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Dear Reader, The leaves are golden, pumpkins are popping up everywhere and there’s a cool crisp bite in the air; it can only mean one thing, autumn is officially here! October is one of those great transitional months that have us enjoying the best of the cooler weather without complaining it’s too cold. Make the most of this time with our ideas for autumnal experiences in the East and the best cosy pub stops after a long walk through the crunchy leaves. For the brave souls among you, check out our guide to the scariest ghost tours in the region and discover the most haunted locations in the East. There’s also plenty of Halloween fun for little ones from page 40. Before you know it Christmas will be here, beat the crowds with our pick of early festive events. The months ahead are looking busy, plan your weekend with the latest news and events at www.eastlife.co.uk Emma Kemsley
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11-15 AROUND THE REGION
A round-up of monthly news and events
18-23 HORROR SEASON
Discover ghost tours and spooky tales of the East
26-27 BEST OF AUTUMN
How to make the most of the new season
31-35 DOG-FRIENDLY
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Tails About Town and doggy day fields
39-41 LITTLE EAST
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Mum’s the Word & half term Halloween fun 43-55 EDUCATION School open days and the benefits of learning music
57-65 FOOD & DRINK
News, the Cambridge Foodie, recipes and the best pubs in Suffolk 68-73 HEALTH Breast Cancer Awareness Month & raw food diets
75-77 FASHION
How to wear red & a/w18 trends
80-83 WEDDINGS
Details and decor & how to enjoy your big day
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The latest news and exhibitions
A resident’s view of Saffron Walden and theatre listings
103-107 BEDS, BUCKS & HERTS
129-135 SUFFOLK
The latest openings in Hitchin
A guide to Framlingham and Suffolk events
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137-145 NORFOLK
10 things to do this autumn in Cambridge
Secret Norfolk & the Norwich food scene eastlife.co.uk
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5 October, Sculpture Gallery, Woburn Enjoy a three course dinner and an evening of music by candlelight as The Aylesbury Symphony Orchestra perform music classic scores from the likes of Chindlers List, Adagio from Spartacus, West Side Story and the theme from Pride and Prejudice. www.sculpturegallerywoburn.co.uk/eventsfor-your-diary/music-from-the-movies
The Hostry Festival 13-28 October Over 25 of Norfolk’s finest and diverse performers will come together this month for the Hostry Festival, which is now in its eighth year. Highlights include a world premier from Total Ensemble Theatre Company with their Movement Theatre piece ‘Boy In The Lighthouse’, the return for the final time of ‘The Human Voice’ and an interview and Q&A with actress and writer Sally Philips. www.hostryfestival.org Image: Hostry Festival launch, by Simon Finlay
Terry Dash Music tours the Eastern region This autumn Terry Dash Music will be taking to the stage at theatres across the East. The popular Johnny Cash Roadshow makes a return appearance on Sunday 14 October at The Pier Pavilion, Cromer, while singer Joanna Eden will perform at the Haverhill Arts Centre on 5 October with her ‘Embraceable Ella’ show. Prepare to party with the Retro King Si Cranstoun who will be ‘Twisting The Night Away’ at the Corn Hall, Diss on Saturday 24 November. www.terrydash.co.uk
Dubai Future Champions Festival 12-13 October An autumn highlight, the Festival returns to the Rowley Mile with Autumn Ladies Day, amazing Group 1 racing and entertainment for all. There’s also fun free activities such as the Taste of Dubai and a virtual reality experience!
Kate Bush Tribute comes to Hertfordshire Friday 19 October, Southern Maltings Art Centre, Ware Doors open 7.30pm Live Music by The KT Bush Band will perform the hits and classic album tracks of Kate Bush. Two of her original band members have reformed to perform songs from her early years in 1977. www.thektbushband.com
Dive under the sea in Cambridge 12 October The Ocean Film Festival World Tour is coming to Cambridge, bringing inspirational ocean films to the Corn Exchange on 12 October. Returning to the UK for the fifth year running, the event features a brand-new collection of ocean themed films, with fascinating marine life and intrepid adventures from both above and below the ocean’s surface. There’s a free prize giveaway of ocean related goodies at each screening as well! www.oceanfilmfestival.co.uk
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Book tickets to the Thursford Christmas Spectacular The Thursford Christmas Spectacular is bringing festive fun to Norfolk once again at the Thursford Collection from 6 November to 23 December. One of Europe’s biggest and most anticipated festive events, and now in its 41st year, this staple of the Christmas season boasts 65 musical numbers, glittering costumes, a troupe of dancers from across the West End and Broadway and is set to entertain over 110,000 people from up and down the country. The extravaganza is a dazzling festive celebration of non-stop singing, dancing, music, humour and variety, featuring a wealth of acts from outstanding performers, many of whom have frequented the nation’s most coveted stages.
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Is Christmas on your mind? Due to the success of last year’s Christmas market in Huntingdon’s town centre, this year’s event will be extended to four days from 29 November to 2 December.
This autumn, the National Trust’s Ickworth House, is celebrating its history of wood on the estate; how it is used and what is has helped to build.
The Market will be launched with the popular Christmas Lights Switch On, which will take place at 6.30pm on the evening of Thursday 29 November. The event, supported by local businesses and charity stalls, will be a hub of festive fun, with gifts, food and a visit by Father Christmas and his elves to keep children entertained. www.huntingdonchristmasmarket.co.uk
During October, visitors will be invited to explore the world of wood both indoors and outdoors, from the books that were bound to last to walks on the life of an Ickworth Oak and how the woodland is used to help heat the House. Children are invited to take part and become ‘Little Rangers’ for the day by collecting acorns to be replanted around the estate. During half term, the children’s crafts will use the nature around it including conkers, pine cones and leaves, turning them into creative mementos to take home. The biggest weekend in the Ickworth calendar, the annual Wood & Craft, takes place on 6-7 October, which includes the rare opportunity to buy quality Ickworth wood milled from across the estate. Visitors will be able to purchase gifts, meet Anglian potters, watch demonstrations from skilled craftsmen and enjoy live music, locally brewed ales and street food. For the full programme of activities visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Ickworth Image (left): National Trust
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Cambridge Festival of Ideas 2018 returns to the city This year’s Cambridge Festival of Ideas, which takes place 15-28 October, will host over 200 events, exhibitions and performances as it explores the theme of extremes, from political and social radicalism to life at high altitudes and the extreme high street. Now in its 11th year, this year’s programme features events ranging from debates, talks, exhibitions, films and performances held in lecture theatres, museums and galleries around Cambridge. There are events for all ages and most are free. Highlights include debates on ‘Europe in an age of extremes’ on 18 October and ‘Bridging the gender gap’ on 24 October.
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There will also be a range of hands-on sessions for adults including ethical dilemmas and what we can do with plastic wastes, as well as many events for children, including an interactive Arctic Day, Mini Movers in the Museum, and a Making Giants workshop. In addition there will be film screenings and the launch of the ‘Centre for the Study of Global Human Movement’. The full programme is available at www.cam.ac.uk/festivalofideas
New festival comes to Suffolk; Film Feast Suffolk, 5-7 October A new festival that showcases feature films, documentaries and short films on the subject of food and drink is coming to Woodbridge this autumn. Local foodies will be able to enjoy the screenings at The Riverside theatre and restaurant and at partner cafés including The Fire Station, Honey & Harvey and The Tea Hut. Each day a meal will also be recreated from one of the feature films at three local restaurants, The Riverside, The Galley and The Table.
Sponsored by The East of England Co-op, the event will feature special guests including film critic, broadcaster Nigel Floyd, TV presenter Ruth Watson and The Sunday Times journalist and author, India Knight. Multi-award winning local baker, David Wright, of The Cake Shop will also be baking a wedding cake in under 45 minutes live on stage during the festival. For further details visit www.filmfeast.co.uk
Lisa Angel opens the doors to its new store in intu Chapelfield Norwich jewellery and accessory business Lisa Angel continues to shine in the city as it opens its doors to its new store at Intu Chapelfield, marking 10 years since the launch of its ground floor stand, situated just outside of Boots. The business which offers stylish accessories, gifts and personalised items, recently scooped three awards at the intu Chapelfield awards including Intu Chapelfield Retailer of the Year, World Class Customer Service Award and Jewellery & Accessories Retailer of the Year, for the year of 2018. The business launched with a small table in the dining terrace of Chapelfield in 2006, and has since grown with a permanent Chapelfield stand in 2008, followed by its Lower Goat Lane store in 2011 as well as securing partnerships with Topshop, Not on the High Street and Next. The new store will offer customers the opportunity to have their jewellery hand-stamped with their chosen personalisation right in front of them, as well as creating new positions for local tradesmen. Items can also be purchased online at lisaangel.co.uk
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GhostBusters! Written by Lily Webber
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is the season to be…spooky! If you want to scare yourself silly, a whole host of ghostly amusements can be found across the East of England, but here are the haunting highlights… Cambridgeshire Nunkie, Ghost Writers on the Camb, takes place most Sundays
For an intellectual look into the ghost tour, ‘Ghost Writers on the Camb’ can be enjoyed by believers and nonbelievers alike. The two hour tour focuses on the ghost stories born from Cambridge’s hallowed halls by writers such as M R James. The tour is led by storyteller and art historian Robert Lloyd Parry and costs £10 a ticket. Running all year long, it can be booked through the website at www.nunkie.co.uk/ghost-writers-on-the-cam
Cambridge’s Official Guided Halloween Ghost Tour, from 27-31 October
Suitable for the under 12s, this child friendly tour lasts for an hour and costs £10 for an adult ticket, £6 for under 12s and £8 concessions. The tour starts at the front of Guildhall Market Square and booking is essential. Two tours run every day, one at 6pm and the other at 7.30pm. Put your walking shoes on and look forward to your spooky evening stroll through Cambridge! www.visitcambridge.org/things-to-do/official-guided-tourshalloween-ghost-tour
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Black Shuck Cambridge Ghost Tours, 7 days a week, all year long, tours start regularly from 4pm to 10pm everyday This is certainly one of Cambridge’s most well-known spooky tours. Prices vary from £45 to £160 depending on the size of the group and which length of tour you choose. Or, if ghosts don’t tickle your fancy, Black Shuck also offer a tour on death and a tour on witches. cambridgeghosttours.com/haunted-cambridge-tour
Bedfordshire Your Own Tour
If you’re brave enough to go it alone, and want to become a home grown ghost hunter check out Bedfordshire’s top 10 most haunted houses – including the haunted (and grade 1 listed) Georgian, Flitwick Manor, boasting its own hidden room, rediscovered in the 1900s, and multiple sightings of a ghostly woman at the window. www.hauntedrooms.co.uk/most-haunted-places-inbedfordshire
Moot Hall, subject to availability Bedfordshire is also home to the haunted Moot Hall which can be rented for independent paranormal investigations if you’re slightly more private about your ghost hunting. Three previous investigations have resulted in sightings and all groups have recorded EVRs in the same room. www.hauntedrooms.co.uk/moot-hall-museum-bedfordeast-anglia
Hertfordshire St Albans Ghost Walk, advance tickets only
Showing the hidden side of St Albans this is a popular walk run from October and throughout winter, which delves into the city’s long and interesting history. Use the website to make enquiries about group bookings but keep in mind that the website advises use of patron discretion when considering under 12s for the tour. www.stalbanstourguides.co.uk/walksandtalks
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Another DIY ghost tour, Norfolk Tours summarises the haunted highlights – including Blickling Hall where Anne Boleyn‘s headless ghost is said to roam. The phantom of her father, Sir Thomas, has also been spotted. www.norfolk-tours.co.uk/ghost-stories-of-norfolk
Ghost Walks Norwich, 28-31 October
For a guide led tour, Norwich Ghost Walks supply a Halloween special which includes re-enactments of some of the more gruesome local tales in the beautiful Cow Tower Park in Norwich. It’s only £10 a ticket for this affordable fright fest. A dramatic spin on the ghost tour perfect for Halloween. www.ghostwalksnorwich.co.uk/events#halloween
Suffolk Ipswich Gemini Ghost Tour, first Thursday of every month (4 October) A pub and ghost tour led by author Ed Nicholls, this Ipswich based ghost tour travels through the ancient town and uncovers it’s ghoulish past – not for the faint hearted or the close minded, this is a ghost tour for the true believers and is priced at £7 a ticket. www.geminighosts.wixsite.com/tours
Landguard Fort Ghost Tour, 13 October
On the 13 October there will be a paranormal investigation of the whole fort. Holding a turbulent history of conflict, the fort boasts a recurring sighting of a sailor in one of the top right windows. For £45 this event is for over 18s only and includes séances, ouiji boards and actual ghost hunting equipment. www.ghosthuntevents.co.uk/landguard-fort.php
Essex Red Lion Hotel, 19 and 31 October (18+ only)
An overnight spooky spectacular, this ghost hunting sit-in event includes a hot buffet and is held in this grade 1 listed building from 8pm to 2am for £45 per person. Book now to catch a glimpse of one of the main three ghosts known to dwell at the hotel and restaurant – a young boy, a monk and a murdered chambermaid. www.ghosthuntevents.co.uk/red-lion-hotel.php
Hangmans Hill Epping Forest Ghost Walk, 27-31 October
This legendary ghost tour is the official and original Hangmans Hill Epping Forest ghost walk. Seen on both TVs ‘Most Haunted’ and ‘The Only Way Is Essex’. The tour includes tales of various sightings, the appearance of a medium and a visit to a cemetery. Costing £18 per ticket and lasting from 8pm -10.30pm, this night time event is packed with all you could ask for from a ghost tour. www.dusktilldawnevents.co.uk
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eyond the pretty landscapes of the East are some eerie goings-on. We’ve discovered the most scary hauntings and myths that reside in the region. Some you may have heard of but we’re sorry if you hadn’t!
of a ghostly woman in the corridors. Members of staff are frequently frightened by witnessing poltergeist activity at the Pavilion. Ranging from objects moving on their own accord to glasses and bottles mysteriously smashing in the bar area from unknown forces – eek!
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In addition, visitors swear blind to seeing ghost figures of gaunt medieval looking figures walking along the pier. Could it get much creepier?
It seems there is a place with a particular reputation when it comes to Norfolk. Anyone seeking some paranormal activity (it’s a no from me) ought to pay a visit to the historic grade II listed pier, more specifically the Pavilion Theatre situated at the end of the pier. It is locally known as a haunted hotspot. The location of the pier dates back to 1391! So it has seen a lot of characters. Some in particular seem to have had unfinished business. The theatre is said to be haunted by Dick Condon, an Irish impresario. Countless performers claim to have been completely freaked by the appearance of his ghostly figure as they perform on the stage. Clearly he wasn’t ready lo leave the job in hand! Many members of staff and visitors also continuously report sightings of a man in a tall black hat, with jet black hair and ashen face, along with the laughing and singing
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Lastly it is said the old lifeboat shed used to be haunted by the spirits of dead lifeboat men. However they are believed to have migrated and joined the party at the theatre. You may even hear the cries of the long lost sailors at sea…So what do you think, fancy catching a show?
Suffolk Joseph - the Unknown Gypsy Boy There is an unmarked grave near a crossroads on the B1506, near Kennett, a few miles from Newmarket. The rumors are a traveler boy is buried here, and that the boy was falsely accused of sheep stealing. It is believed he took his own life, rather than going to jail or being hung as a traveler would have never gotten a fair trial in the 17th century.
Oliver Cromwell
In the past crossroads had religious meaning. A church viewed suicide as the murder of one’s self and would not permit a body of such to be buried on consecrated ground. The family would have selected a crossroads for their loved one to be buried, near the crude shape of a cross in the road. Flowers and other items of respect are left here frequently by a number of people - some for luck, some to avoid suffering an accident in the area. Many cyclists report coming off their bikes along this stretch of road, for reasons they cannot explain. The site is deemed haunted as it seems that a strange unseen power dismounts those that pass. According to Kennett locals the grave in question has been a local landmark for a very long time, and travelers marked the site with a cross in the 1970s. An inscription reads: ‘Joseph - the Unknown Gypsy Boy. Rest in Peace.’ Today superstitious horse racing fanatics and gamblers are known to sometimes visit the grave for good luck…at their own risk!
Cambridgeshire Oliver’s Head Having been established far back in 1209, Cambridge is the fourth oldest university in the world, the second oldest in England! Over these many years it is no surprise it has accumulated some tales. One of its most famous haunts is a well-known spirit- Oliver Cromwell. The late Lord Proctor of England whose reputation has landed him as one of the most evil men in the world - ouch! It is said he lingers. But not all of him…because he was so hated, after his death his body was dug up, hung and distastefully beheaded. The body was discarded in a shallow grave, Oliver Cromwell’s head was then displayed on a pike over Westminster Abby for 20 years!
When eventually taken down, the head finally came to rest at Sidney Sussex College. Ever since, the head has been spotted floating around the campus in search of the rest of its body. ‘Hey, you! Pay attention!’.
Essex The depths of Epping Forest This ancient woodland is overrun with skin crawlers. Loughton Camp is an Iron Age Hill fort located in the forest, dating back to 500 BC. It has been investigated by paranormal search groups who have reported spotting spooky lights, eerie mists, ghostly figures and hearing unexplained sounds like that of footsteps in the woods around them. Rhythmic sounds have also been recorded. Along from Loughton Camp is Wake Arms roundabout. Notorious for sightings of phantom horse-drawn carriages and even headless bikers. Unexpecting drivers have been startled at the sights here, in some cases spirit figures run out in front of vehicles before vanishing into thin air!
And keep your eyes peeled all over East Anglia for the Black Shuck… Black Shuck is the name given to a ghostly black dog which is said to roam the coastline and countryside of East Anglia. Accounts of the Black Shuck form part of folklore for Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire and Essex. A common description of the creature’s appearance is described as a black shaggy dog, with fiery eyes and of immense size. The shuck is said to visit churchyards at midnight. It is sometimes recorded as an omen of death. Images of black sinister dogs are now legendary within the area and appear in popular culture due to the mass of reported sightings.
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There will be witches, ghosts and ghoulish goings on to spot both on the train trip and inside the Museum. Coming in costume adds to the occasion, so why not get the whole family to dress up.
Magicians and Balloon modellers will be providing entertainment. Zootastic will be here again with a collection of creepy crawlies! We have a BBQ too! Advance prices are £8.50 for Adults and £7 for children, gates open at 17:30 - last rides at 20:30
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Autumn Days Out Written by Liz Mattock Instagram @lizjanemattock
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utumn is here, and though it may be getting colder, there’s no need to hibernate indoors. Head out and experience the region in all its colourful glory. We’ve listed 10 places to enjoy the season. Mid Norfolk Railway Why not jump on board one of the diesel engines this autumn and take in the beautiful Norfolk countryside in style? Book onto an afternoon tea steam ride, high tea or fish and chips, on board the most magnificent trains in town. Watch the world pass by as you wine, dine and sample some of Norfolk’s produce mixed with the stunning visual delights of the Broads and the coast. Prices and times can be found at mnr.org.uk
National Trust The East of England is blessed with some of the most beautiful National Trust sites, including Anglesey Abbey and Mill in Cambridge, Oxburgh Hall and Felbrigg Hall in Norfolk, and Willington Dovecote and Stables in Bedfordshire. Choose from forests, woods, stately homes, castles and ruins. Pick one, pack up the car and go! More information at www.nationaltrust.org.uk/days-out/ regioneastofengland/east-of-england
Sheringham Park Sheringham Park is one of the most picturesque parks in the UK, with acres of green land, forest, paths and wild roaming deer; it really is the perfect place to go exploring amongst the autumnal leaves this October. The park is dog-friendly and there’s plenty to spot on your walk from rare butterflies to some four-legged friends. www.nationaltrust.org.uk/sheringham-park
Africa Alive! This autumn, book yourself onto a wild safari and meet over 80 species of animals from zebras and meerkats to aardvarks and lions at Africa Alive! located in Lowestoft. If you simply love animals or know someone with a special birthday coming up, then book on to one of the wild experiences to make your loved one or child’s birthday that extra bit special. Tickets are priced at £19.95 per adult and £14.50 for a child. Experiences are extra and will need to be booked in advance. www.africa-alive.co.uk
Southwold Lighthouse & Beach Fancy a day out by the sea, stepping back in time and finding out more about the local lighthouse and how it protects the stunning Suffolk coast and its visiting ships from harm? Then head to Southwold and all will be revealed. With so much on offer including the beach, beach huts, local restaurants and the lighthouse and its information centre, you can easily spend a weekend exploring this beautiful part of the coast. Tickets cost £4 for adults and £3 for children. Find out more at www.trinityhouse.co.uk
Adnams Gin Experience If relaxing with a nice ale or refreshing gin is more your thing then Adnams brewery in Bury St Edmunds is hosting a number of brewery and distillery tours at its base in Suffolk. Do the names Ghost ship, Long shore and Copper House Dry Gin, ring any bells? Well this is the home where they are lovingly created. Head online and book a tour. If you want to see the distillery or brewery working then it’s best to visit during the week. Housed in a Victorian style building, a modern treat awaits you. Book your tour at adnams.co.uk
Wells-next-the-Sea A beach, a Quay, pubs, restaurants, cafes, a pirate ship, shops, ice cream parlours and much, much more awaits you on this picturesque stretch of the North Norfolk coast. Take a boat trip through the marshes or opt for a
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sunset tour through Wells Harbour Tours (this time of year is great for pink glowing skies), or follow the coastal path from Wells to Stiffkey, stop off at The Red Lion for lunch and catch the Coasthopper back. Plan your day out at www.wells-guide.co.uk
Sandringham Does one fancy a Royal visit perhaps? Sandringham Estate is the 18th century countryside retreat of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth. Often frequenting at Christmas time for gathering with all the family, the estate is free to visit all year round. Swathed in history, the house, museum, gardens and visitors centre are a must before resting your feet at the onsite café. www.sandringhamestate.co.uk
Ipswich Oktoberfest On 6 October, get out your lederhosen and enjoy an evening packed with Bavarian food and drink accompanied by none other than an original Oompah band, who will have you slapping your thighs in the isles. VIP tickets cost £29; trestle table seating is priced at £18. Tickets include German speciality food and a pint of beer. Lederhosen is encouraged. www.allaboutipswich.com/whats-on/events/ipswichoktoberfest Image below: Spiral Staircase inside Southwold Lighthouse Suffolk
Framlingham Sausage Festival Looking for a festival to warm up this autumn? Framlingham is your best bet where you can snuggle up with hot sausages. It all happens on Sunday 14 October from 10am when the town of Framlingham will celebrate the great British sausage producers from East Anglia. Tickets cost £6 per person or a group ticket for four people can be purchased for £20. You can even vote on your favourite sausage and if you hang around until 5.30pm, the winners will be announced at Framlingham Castle. There are three sizzling gluten free categories in this year’s festival too, so no one is left out. www.framlinghamsausagefestival.com
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The Best East Anglian Experiences this Autumn!
Spend a weekend exploring The National Stud or visiting the National Heritage Centre for Horseracing & Sporting Art.
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e bet this headline has got you rolling your eyes, as yes Christmas does seem to get earlier every year but you’ll be hanging baubles on a tree before you know it. To beat the crowds and grab yourself the best festive finds around, take a trip to one of these early seasonal events… Blackthorpe Barn Country Christmas Shop, Suffolk Blackthorpe Barn located in Rougham just outside Bury St Edmunds is opening the doors to its Country Christmas Shop on 22 October. Open every day until 22 December, the huge barn is full of festive décor and gifts. Throughout the upcoming months Blackthorpe Barn will be selling Rougham Estate Christmas trees, hosting creative workshops and much loved Santa Grotto and its inspiring Best of British craft weekend. www.blackthorpebarn.com
Christmas Shopping Evenings, Holkham Hall, Norfolk The stately home is best enjoyed at Christmas. The festivities start this year on 15 November with an evening of shopping. Visitors can enjoy a complimentary mince pie and mulled wine while browsing gifts, décor and treats. Free entry. www.holkham.co.uk/events/christmas-at-holkham/ christmas-shopping German Christmas Market, Battlesbridge, Essex Retuning for its fourth year, and promising to be bigger than ever before, the European inspired market at Meadow Croft Garden Centre will be serving up German beer, Glubwein, pretzels, bratwurst and more alongside traditional market stalls manned with traders in costume. www.meadow-croft.co.uk/events/german-market
Christmas Market at Hatfield House, Hertfordshire Hatfield House is kicking off the Christmas market season and getting in early with its shopping event by Welwyn Hatfield Conservatives on 3 November, from 10.30am to 4pm. In conjunction with Isabel Hospice the market offers gifts from local businesses while raising funds for the charity. Entry is £2. www.hatfield-house.co.uk/event/christmas-market-2 Buckland Barn, Hertfordshire It’s impossible not to get into the Christmas spirit here. Stacked to the rafters, the barn features quirky festive décor and homewares, Christmas trees, lighting, scents, gifts and much more. The barn will be opening its doors on 12 October. www.christmasatbucklandbarn.co.uk
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The Dorrington for your celebratory parties, both large and small.
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Tails about town Written by Emma Kemsley
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xcitement got the better of Fletcher last month when we swapped our corner in the East for the south west land of Cornwall. As we drove the winding lanes of the coastal path, the squeals of excitement started…and didn’t stop until we left five days later. Our first stop was Mullion on the south coast. Desperate to stretch our legs after a long six hour drive, we took on the steep trek down to Mullion Cove, and instantly discovered our first problem. Fletcher is a lot more agile than us and while it took him a mere minute to bounce down and splash into the sea, my husband and I had to frantically scramble down the cliff after him. We stayed at the Polurrian Bay Hotel, which has great sea views from the bar and restaurant, and access to the beach, perfect for sunset walks. It was wonderful to watch Fletcher frolic in the sea with other dogs, while horse riders trotted up and down on the sand. Our next stop was the Artist Residence in Penzance; a stylish boutique hotel. Both hotels catered well for furry guests and included a dog bed, bowls and treats in the room. Days were spent strolling along dog friendly beaches, while Fletcher glided through the water doing his best seal impression. I feel like a traitor for saying this, as I think the North Norfolk coast is one of the best dog
friendly destinations in the UK, but I have found the ultimate dog friendly beach; Porth Kidney, a secret oasis, just a 10 minute drive from St Ives. You’ll feel as though you’ve been transported to a Caribbean island (minus the weather). The powder white sands stretched for miles beyond us, and the crystal blue waters sparkled in the sunlight. Fletcher wasted no time leaping into the clear waters, while we found a spot on the soft sand. Not wanting to miss out, my husband and I braced the chilly sea temperatures and joined him for a swim. A family memory made! Once we’d washed the sea salt from our hair and fur we ventured into St Ives for lunch. You’d assume after three hours of swimming and skidding across the sand, that Fletcher would be needing a break, but oh no, he embarrassed us the entire way around St Ives. Pulling so hard on the lead, we had to switch to the Halti, which he always cries about, but add to that the squeals of excitement as he knew the sea was just around the corner and it was simply humiliating. We had people come up to ask us what was wrong with him; was he in pain, was he hurt, was he struggling to breathe…the answer in short – no, he just wanted to swim, AGAIN! The spoilt spaniel got what he wanted, and we settled for ice cream by the dog friendly rocks at the end of the beach, where Fletcher entertained crowds of tourists as he hurled himself into clear water from the rocks, dived under for stones and generally acted like an extra hyped up version of himself! YouTube must be full of uploads from strangers of Fletcher diving…maybe I should start charging a commission!
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Fields Frolics
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o you dream of worry free walks? Secure fields could be the answer
For some owners dog walks can be stressful, especially for those who have reactive dogs or pets with a high prey drive that just love to run and run.
Originally a field for hire was just that, fields with high fencing, but many have seen a lot of improvements in recent years. Some boast swimming pools, toys and lots of fun equipment for you to use if you’re stuck for ideas of things to do with your dog.
Imagine your dog being able to run free without the headache of other dogs or distractions. Maybe your pooch seizes an opportunity to chase squirrels in the park and you worry about them not coming back. Or you just want somewhere secure to train your dog. You need to hire a secure field.
Your dog can enjoy the freedom to run around and sniff to their hearts content and ‘be more dog’ without them encountering the scary things that make them anxious. The concept has become so popular that there is a dedicated website where you can find a secure field. Visit the dog walking fields’ website and simply enter your postcode to find your nearest location: www.dogwalkingfields.co.uk
Secure fields are available to hire for a whole host of reasons and there are certainly more and more popping up in our region. With up to 6ft fencing set in quiet locations away from the many distractions of urban life, these are the ideal places to train your new puppy recall without the worry of them escaping.
Many are located in the stunning countryside; why not hire out for a couple of hours and pack up the family and take a picnic? Take advantage of your own private, safe rural retreat for your whole family.
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Here are six top picks of secure fields to hire in the region: Developing Dog Walks, Ely Whitecross Road, White cross Farm, Wilburton, CB6 3QB Possibly one of the largest secure fields in the UK, Developing Dog Walks is an impressive secure field covering over seven acres. Available to book in 45 minute slots on Fridays only. You certainly won’t be stuck for things to do in this natural wild flower meadow with ponds and plenty of equipment for your dog to explore. www.developingdogs.co.uk/safe-dog-walks
Suffolk Run Free, Woodbridge School Road, Monk Soham, Woodbridge IP13 7EN With six acres to explore consisting of fields, a small wooded copse and ditches there’s definitely plenty of exciting things for your dog to sniff. Also available is a toy box, paddling pool and drinking areas all within the safety of 6ft fencing. www.suffolkrunfree.co.uk
Puppy Paddocks, Norwich Carleton End, Watton Road, Barford, Norwich, NR9 4AR Their motto is: “Safe play for all dogs-not just puppies.” With over two acres of secure field to hire by 30 minute slots, enjoy a variety of activities with your dog including agility or simply play with the toys available. puppypaddocks.co.uk
Sea Dogs Training, Sudbury Melford Road, Sudbury CO10 With a bench to sit on, tea and coffee making facilities for you and a water slide for your dog, what’s stopping you from booking a slot here? Sea Dogs 2.5 acre secure field is available to hire by the hour for individuals and groups. www.seadogstraining.co.uk/secure-exercise-area
Four Paws Adventure Academy, Bedford Water End, Cople, Bedford MK44 3TY This two acre secure field really is dog heaven. Set up just like a playground, there are so many activities for your dog to choose from including agility, sand filled tyres, tunnels and so much more. Good luck trying to get your dog to leave! www.fourpawsadventureacademy.co.uk
Grange Meadow Dog Field, Kings Lynn Narborough, PE32 1JR With an astonishing six acres to hire, Grange Meadow dog field really is the largest dog field in Norfolk. Your dog can explore trees, tyres and even have a go on the agility equipment in this huge, secure area. www.norfolkdogfield.co.uk
As chosen by Dragons Den Star and entrepreneur Theo Paphitis, Karen Rhodes is the owner of awardwinning Suffolk Dog Services. She provides rural adventure walks specialising in high energy working dog breeds. Taking them away from their usual surroundings and treating them to amazing experiences. www.suffolkdogservices.co.uk | Facebook: /suffolkdogservices
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Watersmeet in association with Jordan Productions present
Starring
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as Herbie the Huntsman
Emma Harrold as Snow White
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Natasha Gray (Emmerdale) as the Wicked Queen
Andrew Fettes
Written by Chris Jordan & Ian Marr
7 - 31 December 2018 Box Office: 01923 711063 www.watersmeet.co.uk Watersmeet, High Street, Rickmansworth WD3 1EH
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MUM’s The Word
Little East
Written by Dolly Osborne
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t’s that time of year where the air hangs heavy with the scent of pumpkin spice and the threat of something spooky lurking around every corner. Along with the creatures that lurk in the shadows and things that go bump in the night I must introduce you to a layer of hell that even Dante didn’t dare to tackle: other people’s children…
Now I’m a pretty maternal person, I pushed my babies in their various prams from the moment I could walk and if you put me near a newborn I quickly turn to goo and start sniffing their head frantically but it’s not all brand new baby smell and teeny feet, those babies grow. They grow into screaming toddlers and then raucous party goers and then, perhaps the scariest, teenagers. I used to think I could take on anything. I’m an ex ward sister, I’ve dressed down a junior doctor whilst breaking up rowing relatives and administering mouth to mouth but nothing has prepared me for the hell that is a group of children that you are not related to. It’s a terrifying anarchic free for all. I mean there is something to make your teeth grind in other people’s children of all ages. We’ve all heard that child screaming in the coffee shop, ruining our fifteen minutes of ‘me time’ with our caramel macchiatos, trying to not look annoyed as we know that any one of us could be that mother, heck we have been that mother and so we gurn in a weird
‘I want to show you solidarity fellow mum but also I really really want your child to shut up before my brain bleeds’ kind of way. You are tasked with the annual hell of birthday parties, of children clinging to your legs as you try and pass around the party bags. You fix that grin to your face whilst your brain half wishes for death & half counts down the minutes until you can pour a large shiraz. Then come the sleepovers. The screaming at midnight, the constant conflict of trying to be the cool mum whilst wanting to unleash your inner Miss Trunchbull. They grow and the evolve and so do the horrors. The nasty Snapchats, the swear words you don’t even understand, the ‘Muuuum he stole this’ and ‘so & so hit me’ and you feel utterly inept as you try to navigate the politics of teenage friendships & the even scarier politics of trying to discipline a child that is not yours. I love children, I do but for every treat there seems to be at least two tricks. When I wake in the night in a cold sweat after remembering the ‘girls night’ I agreed to next weekend there is one thing that gives me comfort. My darling children are other people’s children when they go off to their friend’s houses and they become someone else’s nightmare. Mwahahaha! Read more from Dolly at www.raggydollywrites.wordpress.com or follow her on Twitter @Osborneosaurus
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Halloween Horrors Written by Jessica Hutchinson (Instagram @jessicahutchy)
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et spooky this October half-term with some of our favourite Halloween events across East Anglia.
Undley Pumpkin Patch and Maize Maze Undley Road, Beck Row, Lakenheath, Bury St Edmunds IP28 8BX Start the Halloween celebrations off right by picking your own pumpkin this October at Undley Pumpkin Patch. Not only can you pick your pumpkin right from the vine but you can also have fun in the scarecrow shaped maize maze and enjoy the new family attractions including circus performances, a pumpkin bouncy castle, a mysterious storyteller and children’s workshops. undleyfarmevents.co.uk
Halloween at Holkham, Wells next the Sea, Norfolk From the 25-28 October, Holkham Hall presents its spooktacular ‘Halloween Whodunnit’; a murder mystery for all the family to investigate. There will also be Halloween trails and quizzes, pumpkin carving, cookie decorating, crafts and face painting including scratches and gory cuts. Fancy dress is of course welcome and the Halloween Express will take you to the walled garden for activities and a chance to explore the ‘Field to Fork Exhibition’. Holkham is open from 10am to 5pm and the hall closes at 4pm. www.holkham.co.uk/events/halloween-at-holkham
Cassiobury Park Ghostly stories, Watford, Herts In the woods of Cassiobury Park there will be a ghoulish story telling session taking place on the 31 October. From 1-4pm children can listen to the story tellers, dress up in fancy dress and take part in Halloween-themed crafts. The cost is £2 per person and booking is required, but payment is taken on the day. To book your storytelling time slot from 1-3.30pm email cassiobury@watford.gov.uk.
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Mischief and Mayhem at Lee Valley Park Farms, Essex From 20 October to 4 November Lee Valley Park Farms hosts its ‘Mischief and Mayhem Halloween’ event packed with activities. These frightful delights include crafts, a pumpkin patch and, for the very brave, a haunted house. Get up close to Ember the tarantula, millipedes and stick insects at the Creepy Crawly Critter Show. Or take a walk along the trick or treat trails. On top of the Halloween activities the usual activities such as the menagerie of animals including meerkats will also be open. The farms are open from 10am to 5pm and entry is £10 per person. www.lvfarms.co.uk
EACH’s Halloween Glow Walk, Felixstowe, Suffolk Back again for its fourth year, the charity EACH presents the Halloween Glow Walk in Felixstowe. The two mile walk along the beachfront will take place on 27 October with registration starting at 4.30pm. It will start and finish at the Felixstowe Leisure Centre and you can book tickets now. Prices are £7 for children aged 3 to 11, £2 for those who are 12 or older and infants go free. The charity event invites you to dress up and there will be prizes for the best dressed boy and girl. www.each.org.uk/support-us/ events-diary/details/felixstowe-glow-walk-2018
Spooky Express Bure Valley Railway All aboard the Spooky Express for a frightfully fun day out along the Bure Valley Railway from 20-28 October. Children go free with a fare-paying adult (£13.50, maximum 2 children per adult). The resident bear will dress up for the occasion to welcome the train at Aylsham Station. On-board there will be themed events and a
creepy competition of how many spooky items can be spotted on the train’s journey. There is no pre-booking required, just turn up 15 minutes before departure. www.bvrw.co.uk/events/spooky-express
CURSED and SPOOKY FEST Fright Nights, Essex In October the grounds of Wat Tyler Country Park will play host to not one but two interactive Halloween events. ‘Spooky Fest’ is their distinctly child-friendly event running from 23-29 October with a Witches Grotto and three mazes including a haunted house and vampire village. Babies in arms and adults are free, 3s and under are £3 and 4s and over are £5. Pre-book now at www.spookyfest.co.uk The second event is the infamous fright night experience called ‘CURSED’ and this is definitely not for the faint hearted. To attend you must be aged 12 or above, though those who are between 12 and 16 should be accompanied by an adult. This terrifying and fun experience consists of seven scare mazes including the ‘amphiFEARtre’, ‘Work Chop’ and ‘FestEVIL’ where all sorts of monsters, clowns and ghouls will jump out at you! CURSED fright nights run from 19-31 October, entry costs £19 and those wishing to attend should pre-book. www.thecursed.co.uk
Scaresville, Kentwell Hall, Suffolk Another scary activity only for the very brave is ‘Scaresville’, a haunted village where visitors explore the woods, buildings and parkland, in neartotal darkness where you can encounter residents and things that go bump in the night at any time. New for 2018 is a witchcraft themed rapid escape room and while you wait to enter the ‘scarezone’ you can get a bite to eat around the Unfairground where acrobats, magicians and a bearded lady dwell. Afterwards why not go to the BarBaric for a pick-me-up? As with other fright experiences, it is advised to come with a group as it’s more fun that way, and to get the most out of the experience read their guidelines about what time to go and what to wear. The ticket prices are dependent on peak times and range from £17.95 to £31.95. Scaresville runs from 3 October to 3 November - it’s popular so book in advance. www.scaresville.co.uk/your-visit
Day of the Dead at Nanna Mexico, Cambridge If, by the end of October, you have had enough of the scares then ditch the spooky décor and enjoy the colourful Day of the Dead celebrations at Nanna Mexico. From 1-3 November all three locations in Cambridge - Petty Cury, Regent Street and Fitzroy Street, will be decorated with the colourful authentic Mexican tissue-paper decorations and marigold flowers. There will be freshly made traditional Mexican dishes of course, including special festival food such as ‘bread of the dead’ and there will be free beer, Mexican soda or soft drinks with every main meal purchased. On Saturday, there will be face painting and a children’s colouring competition to win a Guacamole Shift Cookery workshop for their school.
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Open Days 2018
Stamford School (Boys 11-18) Saturday 6th October
Stamford High School (Girls 11-18) Saturday 6th October
Stamford Junior School & Nursery School (Boys & Girls 3-11) Saturday 13th October
Sixth Form (Boys & Girls 16-18) Wednesday 10th October
To book your place, visit stamfordschools.co.uk or call us on 01780 750311
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believe IIbelieve in living the value of knowledge in a balanced life Open Morning Saturday 13th October, 10am Telephone: 01234 361918 www.bedfordgirlsschool.co.uk Bedford Girls’ School is part of The Harpur Trust
11-18 coeducational boarding at one of the UK's top performing non-selective schools for £4070 per term Only 30 minutes from St Pancras International Less than an hour by road from Heathrow, Stansted and Luton Herts AL5 4TD | boarding@stgeorges.herts.sch.uk | 01582 716284
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Cambridgeshire St Mary’s School Cambridge Bateman Street, Cambridge CB2 1LY Tel: 01223 353253 | www.stmaryscambridge.co.uk Open days: Junior School open morning 22 September, Senior School open morning 6 October, Sixth Form Open Evening 18 October An independent day and boarding school in central Cambridge educating girls from age four to 18. St Faith’s School Trumpington Road, Cambridge CB2 8AG Tel: 01223 352073 | www.stfaiths.co.uk Open day: Call directly to arrange a personal tour of the school. An independent school for girls and boys aged 4-13 years, with a distinctively future-focused curriculum, outstanding facilities and inspiring teachers. The Leys School Fen Causeway, Cambridge CB2 7AD Tel: 01223 508900 | www.theleys.net Open days: Open morning for 11+ and 13+ 6 October. General open morning 9 February and 27 April 2019. A co-educational independent day and boarding school for children aged 11 to 18. The Stamford Endowed Schools Tel: 01780 750311| www.ses.lincs.sch.uk Open days: Stamford School for boys aged 11-18 on 6 October, Stamford High School for girls aged 11-18 on
6 October, Junior and Nursery School for girls and boys aged 3-11 on 13 October and Stamford Sixth Form for girls and boys aged 16-18 on 10 October. The Stamford Endowed Schools comprising Stamford Junior School, Stamford High School and Stamford School, work together to provide an outstanding education (day, weekly and full boarding) for girls and boys aged 3 to 18. The Schools, which are steeped in heritage, provide a multitude of opportunities in and out of the classroom to inspire pupils, nurture intellectual curiosity and instil a love of learning.
Essex Felsted School Braintree Road, Felsted, Dunmow CM6 3JL Tel: 01371 822600 | www.felsted.org Open days: Sixth Form 13 October. A leading co-educational, independent, boarding and day school for boys and girls. Gosfield School Cut Hedge Park, Halstead Road, Gosfield, CO9 1PF Tel: 01787 474040 | www.gosfieldschool.org.uk Open days: Personal visits can be made by contacting the school registrar. An independent, co-educational through school, delivering a consistent and supportive learning environment for children from 2 to 18 years old. St Mary’s School for Girls 91 Lexden Road, Colchester CO3 3RB Tel: 01206 572544 | www.stmaryscolchester.org.uk Open days: Kindergarten and lower school 4 October. A high achieving independent school for girls aged 3-16 with a focus on building confidence and academic achievement.
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Colchester Royal Grammar School
6 Lexden Road, Colchester, CO3 3ND
Tel: 01206 509100 - www.crgs.co.uk
The Sunday Times Parent Power East Anglia State Secondary School of the Year
Sixth Form Open Evening Tuesday 16th October, 6.30pm - 9.00pm We welcome applications in the following subjects:
Art Classical Civilisation Design & Technology French History Biology Classical Greek Economics Geography Latin Chemistry Computer Science English Lit German Maths
Further Maths Physics Music Religious Studies PE Spanish
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• Montessori teaching methods • Emphasis on academic achievement • Strong traditional values • Music, dance and drama enrich the curriculum
An independent co-educational school for children aged 2½ - 11 years
Please join us for our next Open Evening on Thursday 8th November 2018, 6.00pm – 8.30pm Please contact our Admissions Registrar, Mrs Harding on 01206 576686. 2 - 4 Lexden Road, Colchester, CO3 3NE
www.oxfordhouseschool.net
St Faith’s is a national award winning independent school for girls and boys aged 4-13 years. The closing date for receipt of applications for entry to
Year 3 in September 2019 is 30 November 2018. Request a prospectus and application form via our website
www.stfaiths.co.uk
Our Registrar, Anna Cornell, would be delighted to arrange a personal tour for you. Please call Anna on
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Let them be curious. Let them be inspired. Let them learn.
We believe in our girls. And they believe in themselves. Experts in girls’ education from age 2 to 18 Full transport programme for pupils to travel to and from school Open Morning Saturday 6 October 10.00am – 1.00pm Early Years Fun Morning Saturday 17 November 10.00am – 12noon Visit us to see what we mean northamptonhigh.gdst.net 01604 765765
OPEN DAY
Saturday 17th November 10am to 12 noon For further details please visit our website or call 01234 369555 Pilgrims Pre Preparatory School Brickhill Drive, Bedford MK41 7QZ
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Colchester County High School for Girls Norman Way, Colchester CO3 3US Tel: 01206 576973 | www.cchsg.com Open day: Sixth Form Open Evening 1 November The school provides education for girls to help prepare and inspire them for the next stages in life. The school promotes high aspiration and ambition within individuals. Oxford House School 2-4 Lexden Road, Colchester, Essex CO3 3NE Tel: 01206 576686 | www.oxfordhouseschool.net Open day: 8 November Located in a beautiful Victorian building the Nursery & Preparatory School provides education for girls and boys aged 2 1/2 to 11 years. Brentwood School Middleton Hall Lane, Brentwood CM15 8EE Tel: 01277 243239 | www.brentwoodschool.co.uk Open day: Preparatory School 19 October An independent day and boarding school in Essex for boys and girls aged 3 to 18.
Herts & Beds St George’s School Sun Lane, Harpenden AL5 4TD Tel: 01582 765477 | www.stgeorges.herts.sch.uk Open day: 5 October An academy, all-ability, Christian Foundation but nondenominational school for girls and boys.
Bedford Girls’ School Cardington Road, Bedford, MK42 0BX Tel: 01234 361900 | www.bedfordgirlsschool.co.uk Open days: 13 October and 14 November A vibrant independent day school for girls aged 7-18 Royal Masonic School for Girls Rickmansworth Park, Rickmansworth WD3 4HF Tel: 01923 773168 | www.royalmasonic.herts.sch.uk Open days: Whole school open day 7 October. Sixth Form preview evening 11 October. Both day and boarding school are catered for, with an ethos that is both aspirational and nurturing, where girls receive an education that is rich and balanced. Northampton High School Newport Pagnell Road, Hardingstone, Northampton NN4 6UU Tel: 01604 765765 | www.northamptonhigh.co.uk Open days: Whole school 6 October, Sixth Form evening 18 October, Early Years Family Fun morning 17 November and Junior School STEM taster day 17 November. An independent day school for girls aged from 3 – 18 years. Tring Park School Tring, HP23 5LX Tel: 01442 824255 | www.tringpark.com Open days: 5, 11 & 12 October An outstanding performing arts school for talented young individuals, that also focuses on an academic education.
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Tring Park School Tring, HP23 5LX Tel: 01442 824255 | www.tringpark.com Open days: 5, 11 & 12 October An outstanding performing arts school for talented young individuals, that also focuses on an academic education.
South Lee School Nowton Road, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 2BT Tel: 01284 754654 | www.southlee.co.uk Open Day: Call the school office for further details. Independent Day School & Nursery for boys and girls aged 2 to 13, offering a stimulating and caring environment for your child.
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* Cambridge Park & Ride – Taking you into the heart of Cambridge Open seven days a week Buses depart every 10 minutes (Mon-Sat) until 6.30pm and every 20 minutes after Every 15 minutes (9am – 6pm) Sundays and public holidays Tickets: *Park & Ride Return, £3 and with this ticket up to three children travel for free Park & Ride Group Ticket, £8.50 (purchased from driver), allows a group of up to 5 people to travel together. Park & Ride Weekly Ticket, £14 and valid for 7 days Contactless payments are now accepted on all Park & Ride services Concessionary pass holders travel for free with their passes after 9.30am Monday to Friday, and all day at the weekend and on bank holidays. Parking is free for up to 18 hours. Charges apply for longer stays, see www.cambridgeparkandride.info for more
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Brookes Cambridge Flempton Road, Risby, Bury St Edmunds IP28 6QJ Tel: 01284 760531 | www.brookescambridge.org Open day: Visitors are welcome to have a tour of the school. Get in touch directly to arrange a suitable time. An independent day and boarding school experience for boys and girls aged from three years old.
Norfolk East Norfolk Sixth Form College Church Lane, Gorleston, Great Yarmouth, NR31 7BQ Tel: 01493 662234 | www.eastnorfolk.ac.uk Open days: 29 September and 4 October. The sixth form college welcomes students to study a curriculum with over 80 A Level and BTEC subjects at Level 3 and Level 2.
Wymondham College Wymondham, Norfolk, NR18 9SZ Tel: 01953 609000 | www.wymondhamcollege.org Open days: Sixth Form open morning 6 October. The college offers an inclusive and caring boarding community, with a long track record of success. Norwich High School For Girls 95 Newmarket Road, Norwich NR2 2HU Tel: 01603 453265 | www.norwichhigh.gdst.net Open days: School open morning 6 October and Sixth Form open evening 16 October. An all-girls school with an approach to learning which embraces both the study of a wide array of subjects and interdisciplinary work. For girls aged 3-18.
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Opening children’s eyes & ears to music we do, so that the onus is on teachers rather than pupils to set up the introduction. For many young people, witnessing live music performed well will be a new experience, and being able to hear the sounds created, and trying to pin point which musician is creating which sound, is completely captivating. Yet, despite three of the five biggest-selling artists in 2016 being British (David Bowie, Coldplay and Adele), and the music industry being worth approximately £4.5 billion per year to the UK, the industry is set to face an “existential crisis” according to Michael Dugher, head of UK music, because music education is becoming so rare.
Written by John Bowley, director of music at Gresham’s School in Holt, Norfolk, which offers Music scholarships to gifted musicians | www.greshams.com
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eople have for millennia been vocal about the many beneficial applications of music. Hearing (and seeing) music played has the ability to lift our emotions, and change our moods and responses – whether in isolation or as part of wider productions. There is also the sense of individual achievement that comes from mastering an instrument or particular piece, and the mutual satisfaction of a group of musicians combining their talents to perform together. Yet, while 99 percent of people would say they like music, a great many would not be confident to talk about more than a couple of genres, having little or no knowledge of what exists outside of their personal taste, comfort zone or past experiences. A musical education at school should combat this by providing an introduction to a much wider range of genres. So the best thing we can do in schools – in all disciplines in fact – is to open children’s eyes and ears to what’s out there that might interest them. Schools can do this by arranging for all pupils to meet with the music department to determine how they should be involved in the musical life of the school, as
Whereas in previous decades schools would have offered one-to-one and small group instrumental lessons, all-class music lessons, and extra-curricular music clubs, they are now pressured to focus resources on the ‘core’ EBacc subjects, leading to a decline in uptake of music. According to The Economist “barely one in 20 pupils took music GCSE last year” and, when pupils haven’t studied Music GCSE, they are unlikely to be able to continue it at a higher level. This is a particularly sad truth for children from less affluent families who, according to the Sutton Trust, are less likely to become musicians: only 44 percent of undergraduates at the Royal Academy of Music in 2016 came from state schools. With cuts likely to impact local provision further, there are still opportunities for children to access musical experiences and learning locally – from music schools in the summer holidays or at weekends, to master classes with professional musicians that schools like ours host for local school pupils (children from across Norfolk, for instance, recently attended masterclasses with Albion Quartet and Norman Szymanski). What’s more, as long as schools and parents are able to ignite children’s initial spark of interest, there is a great deal children can go on to discover on their own, with a little encouragement and guidance about which genres, compositions, musicians and performances to investigate. In today’s world of YouTube, Spotify, Google and National Theatre Live, access is increasingly becoming less of a barrier to an immersive music education.
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"Where Quality & Freshness Counts" We're a small family run business, passionate about fresh, local produce and quality products and we want you to share our passion too! Our new café serves tea, coffee, light lunches and delicious cakes. NS Risdon, a top quality traditional butcher is located in store. With full traceability his meat is superb. We also now have a cheese counter serving a wide range of British and continental cheeses. Something for every taste and occasion! Monday : Closed Tuesday : 8.30am – 5.30pm Wednesday : 8.30am – 5.30pm Thursday : 8.30am – 5.30pm Friday : 8.30am – 5.30pm Saturday : 8.30am – 5.30pm Sunday : 10am – 2pm
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Falcon Hotel, Whittlesey A Traditional Olde English Coaching Inn. Circa 1600 The Falcon Hotel is situated in a quiet street within the old market town of Whittlesey on the western edge of the Fens. The town centre is an interesting maze of streets with a variety of well preserved buildings. Close to Peterborough, A1 & A47 The Restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch & dinner daily, for residents and non residents, we offer a variety of dishes to suit all palates. The bar offers Cask Marque Ales and is part of Camra’s Locale scheme, focussing on good traditional food lunch & dinner complimented by excellent ales, lagers & wines. We are able to cater for all meetings and functions within our superbly appointed function suite, which is the ideal venue for weddings and family get togethers.
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New Campaign to Combat Food Waste in the East
According to statistics by Waste and Resources Action Programme (WRAP), the average East Anglian family wastes £810 on edible food each year. These facts have prompted Norfolk and Suffolk councils to join forces with environmental charity Hubbub to launch the campaign ‘Food Savvy’ to combat the issue and reduce food waste across the counties.
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The initial stage will run for two years and then Food Savvy’s most successful elements will be scaled up to meet the seven-year target of reducing food waste by 20% by 2025 in line with national framework, the Courtauld Commitment and the global Sustainable Development Goals. Food Savvy will bring together an entire cross section of the community to tackle the issue, involving businesses, schools, community groups, as well as influencers like chefs, food celebrities, lifestyle bloggers and vloggers. There will be activities and programmes designed to raise awareness of the impact of food waste and give people the tools they need to make a difference including seasonal waste campaigns, educational initiatives, trials and challenges. To find out more and get involved in Food Savvy people can visit www.foodsavvy.org.uk and follow #FoodSavvy on social media.
Adnams Copper House Pink Gin Launches to Join the Adnams Range of Award-Winning Spirits Adnams, the Suffolk-based brewer and distiller, has launched Copper House Pink Gin. The new pink spirit will be available to buy in store at every one of Adnams’ 12 retail outlets, online from Adnams’ website, and served at Adnams managed inns. Copper House Pink Gin joins the Adnams range of award-winning spirits. One suggested way that gin drinkers can enjoy the new pink variety of Copper House is to serve it on ice with tonic, fresh mint and raspberries and it is a drink to enjoy at any time of year - it could be an ideal gift for an occasion such as Christmas! adnams.co.uk
The Cock in Hemingford Grey Named as Pub of the Year
Hertfordshire Luxury Retreat Offers a Taste of Italy Hertfordshire rural retreat Bethnal and Bec has partnered with local food blogger and cook, Kate Ailey of Cooking and Carafes blog, to bring you a weekend stay filled with Italian food and wine. Guests will ignite their culinary senses in the breathtaking surroundings of Bethnal & Bec with this two night stay and two day Italian Cooking Course on 19 - 21 October. You’ll learn how to make pizza and pasta from scratch, along with simple but traditional Italian sauces that are packed full of flavour and receive a welcome gift from Filippo Berio. This two night stay and two day Italian Cooking Course is just £570 per couple, to book email relax@bethnalandbec.com
Part of the Cambs Cuisine group, The Cock has won National Pub of the Year 2019 in the Good Pub Guide. Now in its 17th year, the pub was taken over in 2001 by Oliver Thain and Richard Bradley who transformed the place from a rundown old boozer into a stylish pub and restaurant. The establishment serves local ales and village ciders, and a British and European inspired food menu, in the comfort of welcoming and cozy surroundings. www.cambscuisine.com/the-cock-hemingford
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here is nothing better than a roaring fire. Summer or winter, I always find an excuse to light a fire. I can hear you think; in the summer? Yes, of course! Sitting around an outdoor fire with a group of people is a great end to an evening. Telling stories, a hot drink or a nice glass of wine, it is one of the great pleasures in life. Open fires are going through a big come back. A local entrepreneur in Castle Camps started creating amazing fire balls after a visit to the States. They are rather unique as you can create your own design. Having lived in Africa I opted for an African wildlife scene. These fireballs are now so popular that companies started copying them, but there is nothing like the real thing! Cooking over fire has become trendy. It all started with fancy BBQ’s, but now the outside kitchens are catching on inspired by the outdoor living in warmer climates. The Big Green Egg is extremely popular both for slow cooking, smoking or a BBQ. Heston Blumenthal has even launched his own version, The 4K, inspired by the 4000-year tradition of Kamado-style and manmade clay cooking. A very clever piece of kit. Homemade pizzas are a must thing to do at the moment so a pizza oven is needed of course. I prefer baking off my pizzas in a wood burning oven. The burning wood gives it a perfect taste and I love watching the flames dancing behind the pizza and the big bubbles popping up created by the yeast on the edge of the pizza.
Watching fires like this, makes you want it to be winter again. Cuddling up around a roaring fire, warming your hands around a hot drink and feeling comfy. Not many homes have open fires these days so it’s a good excuse to venture out for a long walk and cosy up at a local pub. My favourite places to eat with a roaring fire in Cambridge: Posh fire - The library at the University Arms | universityarms.com/eat-and-drink Great Pub for drinks - The Champion of the Thames | www.thechampionofthethames.com Pub with the best Scotch egg in town - The Free Press | www.freepresskitchen.co.uk Sunday lunch or Brunch pub - The Petersfield | www.thepetersfield.co.uk Riverside Pub - The Fort St. George | www.greeneking-pubs.co.uk/pubs/cambridgeshire/fort-stgeorge
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A warm welcome awaits you in this popular local Cafe in the centre of the historic Town of Clare We serve a full breakfast menu and light lunches with seasonal daily specials. A selection of teas and locally roasted coffee, ground to order make this cafe a welcome rest after a days shopping!
Christmas hampers made to order with no minimum spend 1 High Street, Clare CO10 8NY 01787 278932 - kent.palmer@btinternet.com Opening Times : Monday to Saturday – 9am-5pm
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Bridal Carriages of Northamptonshire John & Amanda Sarrington invite you to visit them in Thrapston in order to view their fantastic 10 car fleet of Rolls Royce, Jaguar and Daimler wedding cars which could whisk you off on your way of dreams. An appointment is necessary to allow them to give you their best attention. Free colour brochure available on request. Covering Northamptonshire, Stamford, Peterborough, Huntingdon & Surrounding towns & villages.
For further information or to arrange a viewing kindly call John or Amanda Sarrington on 01832 735162 or 0778 777 0971
Come and visit our showroom in Thrapston www.bridalcarriages.co.uk
In the Kitchen Chickpea & Spinach Curry A
dd a little spice to your mid-week dinner and celebrate National Curry Week from 22-28 October. Authentic Indian dishes are full of delicious fresh vegetables and tantalising spices so this month swap your chicken masala for a taste of the very best of Asia. Preparation time:10 minutes Cooking time:15 minutes Total time: 25 minutes
Serves: 2-3 Ingredients
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1 tbsp vegetable oil 1 onion, sliced 2 garlic cloves, crushed 1 tsp grated fresh root ginger 1 large tomato, roughly chopped 1 tbsp tomato purée 1 red chilli, halved 2 tsp garam masala, plus extra to serve 1 tsp fenugreek seeds 400g can chickpeas, drained and rinsed 235g pack ready washed spinach Squeeze lemon juice 3 tbsp Yeo Valley Natural Yogurt, plus extra to serve 2 garlic and coriander naan bread, to serve
1.Heat the oil in a large saucepan over a medium heat. Add the onion and a pinch of salt and fry for 8 minutes until light golden brown. Add the garlic, ginger, tomato, tomato purée, chilli, spices and chickpeas, then fry for 2 minutes more. Add 3 tbsp water and cook for another 2 minutes. 2. Stir in the spinach, then cover and leave for 3 minutes to wilt. Uncover, add a squeeze of lemon and stir everything together. Take off the heat then stir in the yogurt, a spoonful at a time, before serving on warm naan bread with extra yogurt and a sprinkle more garam masala.
Cook’s tip Garam masala is a traditional Indian spice blend. Its ingredients can vary but commonly include black peppercorns, cinnamon, cloves and cardamom. For more vegetarian recipe ideas join our Vegetarian & Vegan Facebook group at www.facebook.com/groups/Veggieandvegan Recipe & image courtesy of Waitrose. Hundreds of recipes can be found at www.waitrose.com/recipes
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Pubs for a Beer & Bite in Suffolk
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utumn is a fantastic month to visit one of the great Suffolk country pubs. Enjoy a beer and a bite after a long crisp autumnal walk or catch up with friends and enjoy a delicious Sunday roast in front of a cosy pub fire. The Suffolk Spy shares some of her favourite pubs... The Turks Head, Hasketon Low Road, Hasketon, Woodbridge, IP13 6JG | theturksheadhasketon.co.uk Located just outside Woodbridge, The Turks Head is an award-winning pub with a fabulous beer garden overlooking the countryside! The pub has many local cask beers, including Earl Soham Victoria and Captain Barlow, an easy drinking ale brewed for the pub by Greene King. The pub also has a guest ale every Friday. Find a seat and enjoy the best fish and chips I’ve ever eaten! The Queens Head, Hawkedon Rede Road, Hawkedon, Bury St Edmunds, IP29 4NN | www.hawkedonqueen.co.uk A charming pub set in the picturesque village of
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Hawkedon. The pub is brimming with character; low timbered ceilings, a huge fireplace and interlocking rooms making up the restaurant. Enjoy a pint of Southwoldbrewed Adnams Best Bitter or any of up to four real ales on tap. The food is fantastic but if you are looking for something quick pop in on Friday or Saturday lunchtime when they also serve great sandwiches. The Weeping Willow, Barrow 9 Bury Road, Barrow, Bury St Edmunds, IP29 5AB | www.theweepingwillow.co.uk Recently restored by a superb architect and a renowned florist, this listed pub has been transformed into a stunning modern country pub with a beautiful terrace. The renovations alone make this pub very different to any other pub in Suffolk. Head chef Nick Claxton serves up delicious and beautifully presented dishes. Head to the pub on a Friday and take a seat at the bar which has been specifically designed with an Ale end! Old Cannon Brewery, Bury St Edmunds Old Cannon Brewery, 86 Cannon St, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 1JR | www.oldcannonbrewery.co.uk For something a bit different head to the Old Cannon Brewery and enjoy a taste of their beer brewed in house, and made from East Anglian grown and malted barley. This is the only brew pub in Suffolk where you can see
beer being made regularly. Go on a Monday night and enjoy a pizza and a drink for only £10! The Maybush, Waldringfield Cliff Road, Waldringfield, Woodbridge, IP12 4QL | www.debeninns.co.uk/maybush Possibly one of the most picturesque pubs for a beer and a bite in Suffolk! The Maybush is situated on the waterfront of the River Deben and offers panoramic views from its beer garden across the water. It’s the perfect location for a sunset beer after work on a Friday night! Given its proximity to the coast, the pub offers a number of fantastic fish options on its menu. The Easton White Horse, Easton The Street, Easton, IP13 0ED | www.eastonwhitehorse.co.uk Refurbished and relaunched earlier this year, this 16th century pub is situated in the charming village of Easton in the Deben Valley. Head chef James Jay produces phenomenal dishes using the finest seasonal and regional produce. Visit on a Sunday and try the 4th best roast in the country as rated by Rate Good Roasts! The King’s Arms, Haughley 3 Old St, Haughley, Stowmarket IP14 3NT www.thekingsarmshaughley.co.uk This traditional country pub can be found in Haughley, just outside Stowmarket. The pub’s decor has been beautifully updated while retaining many of its traditional charms. The food is delicious and fresh; there are pub classics as well as dishes offering something a little different. Enjoy the sofas by the fire with a little bird gin!
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The Crown, Stoke by Nayland Park Street, Stoke-byNayland, CO6 4SE | www.crowninn.net Found in the stunning Stour Valley, this traditional pub has a reputation for its large outside terrace, excellent food and village feel. The menu changes regularly and always embraces seasonality and local produce. The pub has a great selection of beers on tap including Adnams Ghostship and Brewers Gold by Crouch Value. There is always a rotating beer or lager too. The Westleton Crown The Street, Westleton, Saxmundham, IP17 3AD | www.westletoncrown.co.uk Previously visited by Prince William and the Duchess of Cambridge, this attractive pub on the Suffolk coast between Aldeburgh and Southwold is the perfect place to stop following a trip to the coast. The pub is a traditional coaching inn with a wealth of character but which also has a contemporary feel. The pub offers a light lunch menu and a full a la carte menu using the finest and freshest ingredients. The pub serves a number of beers on tap from big regional names and also from smaller brewers across East Anglia. The Henny Swan, Henny Henny Road, Great Henny, Sudbury, CO10 7LS | www.thehennyswan.co.uk Located just outside Sudbury, this riverside pub is the perfect combination for beer and sunshine lovers. The pub has 15 draft beers on tap and a stunning beer garden next to the river overlooking the beautiful Stour Valley. The restaurant serves gastro pub favourites with imaginative twists. A great value set menu is also available Tuesday – Friday.
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his October is National Breast Cancer Awareness month and across the region there will be plenty of pop up events and opportunities to help raise money and show your support. Over 50,000 women each year are diagnosed with breast cancer in the UK with 1 in 8 women developing a breast cancer at some point in their lifetime. It is the most common cancer diagnosed in women but early detection leads to the best possible chance of a cure. This month aims to increase knowledge and awareness about the disease. Wear It Pink This October, Breast Cancer Now is encouraging the UK public to dig out their pink glad rags for its flagship fundraiser, wear it pink, which takes place on Friday 19 October. Wear it pink, the UK’s biggest pink fundraiser which takes place during October’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month, calls on supporters to ditch their everyday colours and pull on some pink to raise money for Breast Cancer Now’s lifesaving breast cancer research. The fundraising event, back for its 17th year, encourages supporters to hold events in their communities, schools and workplaces on Friday 19 October and donate to Breast Cancer Now to help the charity achieve its aim that by 2050 everybody who develops cancer will live, and live well. Wear it pink started in 2002 and has so far raised over £31 million for Breast Cancer Now’s vital breast cancer research. Actress and TV presenter, Lisa Riley, will be taking part this October for her mum, Cath, who was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2000 and died in 2012 after the disease spread to her pancreas and became incurable.
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Lisa Riley said: “I will be wearing pink this October for my beautiful mum. I know the devastating effect this awful disease can have and I want to help raise vital funds for Breast Cancer Now’s research.” Over 1100 people have already registered to hold a wear it pink event in East Anglia, with more people registering every day! You can register and host your own wear it pink event at work, home or school – and join the many people fundraising to make life-saving research happen. To take part in wear it pink this October, please visit wearitpink.org for further details, fundraising ideas and how to register for your free fundraising pack.
The Big Pink Jump Feeling brave? Take on the challenge of a lifetime and join the Big Pink Jump, Breast Cancer Now’s flagship skydive, which takes place on Saturday 13 October. The skydive takes place at 20 locations across the UK including Chatteris in Cambridgeshire and Norwich, Norfolk. In the trusted hands of a British Parachute Association (BPA) qualified instructor, you will freefall from 10,000 feet reaching over 120mph. To join the challenge, you can register a place for £70 and pledge to raise a minimum of £395 in sponsorship in England and Wales and £450 in Scotland. The money raised goes towards Breast Cancer Now’s life-saving research. For further details and to sign up visit www.breastcancernow.org/skydiving
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So, how should you begin your raw journey? Our top tip is to start with breakfast and swap out the morning toast for a delicious green juice or colourful smoothie bowl to promote good digestive health and mental clarity from the get go. If you want to go a step further then have a go at making some of the thousands of raw recipes that are out there for you to try, including alfredo zucchini pasta, stuffed red peppers and chia puddings. Cooked and processed food can cause spikes and imbalances that affect everything from digestion to emotions, leaving you with a rollercoaster of sensations. Thanks to the alkalising abilities of a raw food diet however, you can rebalance your body’s natural neutral pH levels and boost your mood with just a few diet changes. If you’re not quite ready to take the full raw plunge, then why not try raw till 4? First coined by the Australian vegan internet sensation, Freelee the Banana Girl, ‘Raw Till 4’ advocates eating raw ‘mono meals’ until 4pm and then a simple, but cooked, carb-heavy meal in the evenings. This is a great option if you’re looking to get a flavour of raw life whilst feeling the many benefits of the lifestyle. For advice, guidance and booking visit www.healthandfitnesstravel.com or call 0203 397 8891
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s red is still such a hot colour for the autumn/ winter season, I thought I would give you some ideas on how to do a mid-season shake up. If you have been on the fence then read on for some ideas on how you can make work for you. I appreciate red is an attention grabbing colour, which is why it is used for brake lights, but it can be used in more subtle ways too. When I do a colour analysis, there is a red for every season; however the best red for each individual varies in its level of brightness and whether it is warm red with an orange undertone; a cool red with a blue undertone; or a neutral red. Style personality plays a big part in how comfortable you are wearing this colour. Some people prefer to stand out in a crowd and will completely embrace this bold colour; whilst others are happier not to draw too much attention to themselves, preferring a more subtle approach. I have made some suggestions based on style personalities to hopefully find a way of making red work for everyone. A “bold as you can go girl” may be attracted to the brighter reds and mixing it with another bright colour such as the pink shades. It is a way of extending your current wardrobe, and developing new colour combinations. You could go for a pastel pink or a more fiery fuchsia pink. Accessorize | uk.accessorize.com
The “tempted to try something new girl” is happy to find a piece that she loves and add that to a current favourite outfit. A red coat in a classic style will not date and is a colour that you can wear for three out of four seasons. It is bright for autumn and winter, yet still fresh for spring. Keep the rest of the outfit neutral and then your coat will be your statement piece. The “don’t mind a dash girl” is not prepared to go for the head-to-toe all red catwalk outfits, but is happy to try out a new colour in her accessories. I adore berets, and a red beret is something that is surprisingly flattering on most face shapes, as you can use it to balance either the height or the width of your face. But if you are not a hat girl, then consider a red jumper instead? How about swapping your black or brown boots for a burgundy red patent pair? Great in the rain or just for keeping your toes warm at the weekend. The “subtlety please girl” also has her saucy side, but prefers her red to be far more discreet. It may be red polish on her nails or a little oh la la in the lingerie department. She knows she is wearing it; but not everyone else needs to. Whatever level of red you choose; it is a powerful colour, best used with intention. It helps you show up in your life and puts a little fire in your soul when the days are cloudy and grey.
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ENJOY THE SLEEP YOU DESERVE
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Details & Decor Written by Katrina Otter
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etails and décor – these are two things that really bring your wedding style to life. The decor that you choose can transform your venue and the personal details will ensure that your wedding day is a true reflection of you, your partner and your relationship.
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It’s easy to overlook the importance of details and decor and it’s just as easy to under-estimate how much of your budget you might need to allocate to get the look that you want. With this in mind, here’s my guide to what you need to include and how much you can expect to spend on your wedding details and decor.
Budget Firstly, when you compile your budget, how much have you allowed for decor? It’s important to remember that decor is more than just flowers, you might want to hire chairs, tableware, additional lighting or personalised signage. You also need to think about favours, table plans, your guest book or photo booth and even candles and festoon lights. Once you know how much you’ve got to spend on all of your décor and details, break the various elements down and start to allocate your cash.
Prioritise However, before you start buying, hiring and getting excited on Pinterest, think about your priorities. What’s super important to you? What’s essential vs. nice to have? Do you want tablecentres with the wow factor or a statement backdrop for your ceremony? Are you happy to forgo favours so that you can upgrade your cutlery and crockery? If you put everything in order of priority, you can make sure that there’s room in the budget for all of your musthaves and if there’s any money left over, you can add in a few of those ‘nice to have’ details too.
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Do your research A good place to start is Pinterest. Search for décor ideas that suit your wedding style and pin those that you love the most. From here, edit your board so that the vibe is consistent and then start to research suppliers and costs. One word of caution – remember that some of the images that you’ll see on Pinterest are from styled shoots or destination weddings and as a result they might not be available in the UK or practical for a real wedding.
Timings If you’re going to make any of the decorations and details yourself, allow plenty of time. There’s nothing more stressful than having to craft essential items in the days before your wedding. Enlist help, be realistic about what you can manage and don’t leave anything to the last minute. Also, think about what you can re-use during the day – ceremony flowers for example can be moved to your wedding breakfast. Lastly, ask your venue what they include. Some have fairy lights, lanterns, fire pits, garden games and tealight holders that are available for you to use.
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What’s needed? Well, there’s no definitive answer to that question because every wedding and every couple is different and that’s what makes modern weddings so fabulous. Similarly, there are no rules about what you ‘should’ spend. Your budget, your list of priorities and the style of your wedding will all play a part but remember that what you include and what you spend it on are always your choice. To help you think about your priorities and what you might choose, here are the most popular wedding details and décor: • Personal, ceremony and reception flowers – whether you want to go all out on flowers, or foliage is more your vibe I cannot stress how much this will transform your wedding and bring your wedding style to life • Ceremony – welcome and seating signage, ceremony backdrops, candles and confetti
• Drinks reception – signage, table plans, seating / chill-out areas, guest comfort ideas such as wraps or baskets of essentials in cloakrooms, statement backdrops, personalised bars / drinking areas, displays of family photos and places for guests to leave cards and gifts • Wedding breakfast – table décor, tableware, linen, chairs, favours, place cards, table names / numbers (including holders), menus, candles, props, installations, hanging decorations and lighting • Evening reception – light-up letters, dancefloors, photobooths, lighting, guest books and guest treats such as gin bars and snacking stations.
Katrina Otter is a Cambridgeshire based wedding planner and event organiser with over 10 years experience. Find out how she could help you plan your wedding day at www.katrinaotterweddings.co.uk
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Top Tips to Enjoy Your Wedding Day Y
ou’ve been planning for months and have every last detail in place, but have you thought about how you’re going to enjoy your hard work? Your wedding day is the one day you’ll remember forever so it’s important to make every second count. The wedding day itself is likely to be quite overwhelming emotionally, they always go too quick and you might get to 9pm and realise you’ve barely eaten a thing! We’ve asked Fanhams Hall’s wedding co-ordinators for their expert advice on how to make sure you get the most from your day…
2.Getting ready
There’s nothing worse than getting in a panic about time and not enjoying all parts of the day. Work backwards from the time you need to leave, giving extra time to each part of getting ready (hair, make-up, pictures etc.) – you might need to start earlier than you think! Another little tip, when you’re doing your hair and make-up, wear a dress shirt so you can unbutton and remove without needing to pull a top over your head.
3. Memory moments
The whole day can end up feeling like a bit of a whirlwind. Take a few moments during the day to capture a mental memory. Look around, soak up the atmosphere, all the happy faces and most importantly, your loved one standing in front of you.
4. Stay hydrated and fed
Five top tips on how to enjoy your big day from start to finish:
1. Start the day right
As tempting as it is to catch up and have drinks with family and friends the night before, or perhaps think over all the last minute details, make sure you get to bed at a reasonable hour. Giving yourself plenty of time to get off to sleep will help ensure you are well rested and refreshed in the morning. And when breakfast comes, embrace the carbs and protein! I know, a little scary perhaps before getting into your dress or suit, but a breakfast rich in these will keep you going for longer.
With so many people to see, thank and talk to during the day, you can easily realise you’ve gone hours without a drink or anything to eat. Make sure you find time to drink water and enjoy the food you picked out for your special day.
5. Footloose and photo fun
It’s time to let your hair down and enjoy the reception party! This is a great time to get group photos with work friends, school friends or anyone who wasn’t in formal shots earlier - get the DJ to help by calling them over on the mic. Everybody loves a dance, but there’s a good chance you haven’t worn in your wedding shoes much. Remember to pack some comfy flats, so you can continue to boogie as much as your heart desires. For more information about weddings at Fanhams Hall visit www.exclusive.co.uk/fanhams-hall/weddings
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ummer’s now over, and sadly there’s little you can do to repair a holiday ruined by flight delay or cancellation (e.g. from a strike like Ryanair’s) but many are entitled to up to £550 per person compensation. In fact this applies even for delays as far back as 2012.
The easy rules apply to EU regulated flights. This is all about EU regulation 261/2004 – and it’s important to mention that rule in any complaint you make as it has specific rules (and that’s due to move into UK law once we leave the EU). This means you can claim a fixed amount of compensation if you meet certain criteria below, for flights going back to 2012. Here’s the key things to know…
1) It must be an ‘EU regulated flight’. That means the flight must have left from an EU airport (including all UK airports of course) or arrived at an EU airport (but in this case it must be an EU airline). So a delayed Manchester to Miami flight qualifies, regardless of the airline. Yet for Miami to Manchester, you are entitled to compensation under this rule flying EU airlines like Virgin or KLM, but not on Air India.
2) It must have ARRIVED 3hrs+ late. It doesn’t matter how late you leave, it’s all about how late you arrived. So if you’re on a flight that takes off 4 hours late but arrives 2 hours 55minutes late – you’re not over the three hours needed to get compensation. And technically the time that counts is when the door opens to get off the plane. 3) It must have been the airline’s fault to claim. So things such as bad weather, airport staff strikes or political problems doesn’t count, and you can’t claim compensation. However, things that are under the airlines control such as staffing problems, poor planning, and now even technical problems caused by not fixing regular wear and tear all count. Airlines will try and play fast and loose with this – so listen carefully and note down what you’re told is the delay reason. If, for example, they’ve people working on the planes to fix them for hours but later claim bad weather – challenge it. Ryanair has already declared it won’t pay compensation for the strike by some of its Irish pilots in July as it says it wasn’t at fault. Yet the regulator, the Civil Aviation, has said you should get it. So if it rejects you in the first instance just carry on to the next stage.
4) You are entitled to cash. Airlines sometimes offer vouchers, so unless they’re offering more, you can formally say you want cash.
How do I put in a claim? My full help including a totally free tool to do this is at www.mse.me/flightdelays. But if you want to do it manually, first, write to the airline stating the details of your delay and asking for the compensation. If rejected, and that’s common, then depending on where you flew from and the airline you flew with, you can go to the relevant regulators for that country, or one of several new Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) schemes many airlines have signed up with. If your appeal is unsuccessful it’s still possible to go to court if you really want to press your case, though then you need to weigh up if it’s worth it. And while I would always try and do this yourself for free up to this point – if you do decide to go to court then you may want to use someone like Bott & Co, a law firm that has been at the forefront of flight delay compensation, though it will take 25% of what you are due if you win as a fee.
How much compensation can I get? The amount you get is fixed solely on the flight length and delay time. So a 1,000km flight delayed by three hours is €250 (£220ish) per person, while a 4,000km flight delayed for five hours is €600 (£540ish) per person.
What if my flight was cancelled? Then you’re entitled to the choice of a refund or a replacement flight – and that applies whether it is the airline’s fault or not. Martin Lewis is the Founder and Chair of MoneySavingExpert.com. To join the 13 million people who get his free Money Tips weekly email, go to www.moneysavingexpert.com/latesttip
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n order to get two cars onto my drive I have to park in a corner, trying to miss plant pots along the way and stopping in front of a low brick wall. This week, using the Around View Monitor on the Infiniti crossover I was road testing, my parking far surpassed previous efforts. I could easily see, in full colour, where the front of the QX30 was heading and with 12 audible sensors, which measure the dimensions of the parking spot and help steer the vehicle into it, I was able to park much closer to the wall. Even my daughter commented on how much more space she had to park her car. And visitors had plenty of room to walk to the front door! I will really miss this premium active crossover, for many other reasons, one being its exterior good looks. In my view, there is only one other manufacturer which makes such a good-looking crossover and its looks have a similar sculptured design. In the interior, specifications have been upgraded this year and trim level choice is Luxe or Sport. The cabin is minimalist, but everything is pure luxury including a suede roof material. The front centre arm rest has a deep covered storage space which will amply hold the usual family clutter. Rear space behind the front seats is generous and I like the innovative cupholders. They pop out of the front of the rear arm rest. The optional glass roof with electric sunshade makes the cabin light and airy, particularly for rear passengers. The road test car was equipped with the LUXE TECH trim, which provides an upgraded technology experience and includes DAB radio, intelligent cruise control and blind spot warning. But there are so many other standard equipment features. Too many to list but the ones I found the most useful are the automatic headlight activation and
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hill start assist. I enjoyed listening to the BOSE Premium audio system with 10 speakers and in the hot weather, the automatic air conditioning with dual zone climate control made for a pleasant environment. At night the automatic headlight activation lit up the road ahead. The QX30 offers a set of connected services, such as “InTouch Tracking” to track this desirable car in case it is stolen, and “My Car Finder” will find the whereabouts of the car on a map and provide a route back to its location. I like the quirky pool of light which appears on the ground, from the door mirrors, when pressing the remote to open up. The 2.2 litre diesel is a whisper inside the cabin with the aid of Active Noise Cancellation. With 170hp power, 62mph can be reached in 8.5 seconds. The 7-speed dual clutch transmission gives a smooth and seamless gear change. The Infiniti QX30 is a premium crossover that adequately manages urban, motorway or rural winding roads. The new intuitive technologies enhance safety, comfort and convenience. And it’s all packaged in a powerful, rugged yet elegant style.
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“This trend is complementing the soft grey and taupe colours which have been a big interior design trend throughout 2018. Using gold lighting brings a soft and mellow atmosphere, perfect for any home from modern chic to country living.” As with all aspects of interior design, trends come and go, but one style firmly making an extravagant come back in vintage and art deco styles. “Art deco lighting and extravagant chandeliers create a stunning centrepiece to add an instant “WOW” factor to any home,” explains Rachel. Add dazzling chandeliers draped in pendants and glitz to your home for a luxurious touch this season.
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ave you looked at your flooring recently? If like me you love natural wooden flooring and old tiled floors, you won’t resist lifting carpets while viewing houses, in the hope you can restore a neglected treasure, hidden beneath the carpets or vinyl. Floors are just one tiny element in house buying choices but, as repairs or replacement can be expensive, a good floor can be a real sales point. However in real life, when you pull up the old carpets in many houses unless you are very lucky, you will find that all you have underneath is chipboard or maybe concrete. And yet the flooring in a room can make such a big difference to the overall feel, even if it’s not the first thing you notice or the strongest element of the design. Flooring helps set the background, in much the same way as paint colour and lighting, yet it is one of the things many of us do not always consider as fully as maybe we should.
How to choose the right flooring for your lifestyle Traditional materials such as stone and wood will always prove resilient and long-lasting. After all, they have been in and out of fashion for hundreds of years, but they may not always be the most practical for your lifestyle, design or budget. Modern materials such as laminate, engineered vinyl and ceramic tiles can offer great cheaper alternative options. They may also offer easy care and harder resilience to dirt in some cases while retaining all the character of traditional alternatives.
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Creating flow Large areas can give impact to an overall design, and continuing, or flowing a flooring material between rooms or repeating the use of flooring materials can really pull the overall design together. At Gardeners Cottage in Blakeney, we used only two flooring finishes in the completed project. This reduced costs and wastage, both in the build stage and the final fit, but it also tied the overall coastal theme of the design together. Starting with a blank canvas we needed to address the wear and tear of heavy traffic areas in a commercial holiday rental property, with the practicality of a weekly high season turnaround and clean. We achieved this by combining ceramic limestone effect tiling with engineered oak floor boarding. Both within a similar tone and colour pallet and both with strong texture effects, which helps break up large blocks and hide spills, scratches and general wear and tear. In fact, they have improved with age.
Decide on a colour and texture palette By repeating the ceramic tiles from the entrance, through to kitchen and bathrooms and breaking to planked oak boards in living and bedroom areas, the canvas was set. Hard ceramics in high traffic and wet areas, softer wood in living and sleeping areas. Think of the flooring as the background set for a movie. It needs to set the mood without distracting from the main design elements, which can then hold the focus. if you want to soften the hard floors simply add rugs which can be purchased either new or at auction.
replaced floorboards. The effect can also lighten rooms considerably and re-touching high traffic areas work really well with modern floor paints.
What are the key interior trends for flooring this year? Hard floors are again a key interior design trend this year. Think white marble and red cedar. Yes, OK maybe not seriously, I am joking, because, come on, your approach to choosing a floor really should be a long-term love affair, not just a fashion statement. Hard floors are expensive and messy to replace. Find your balance of practical and beautiful for a long-term relationship with a floor you love.
Tailor your flooring to your overall design My approach in restoring a 400 year old farmhouse was very different. For a start, we were working with some very ancient and traditional materials, including Norfolk paments laid on a lime mortar. At certain times of year and atmospheric conditions, these tiles literally breathe or sweat to be more accurate with damp patches and salt precipitates. Sealing these or replacing them with hard or nonporous alternatives would be disastrous, almost certainly leading to damp walls or worse, rot! The solution was to look to very traditional and reclaimed materials. In Norfolk we are blessed with an excellent selection of reclamation yards, offering recycled traditional floors both tiled and wooden.
Flooring does not have to be boring Reclaimed and upcycled floors The design approach was also very different. Unlike Gardeners Cottage, with its large flowing rooms, the farmhouse presented a plethora of smaller spaces, pantries, larders, corridors and walk-in cupboards. Most on different levels, with threshold steps between rooms. No possibility of flowing acres of crisp-edged tiling here. Our solution, repair, restore and where neither was possible, replace with a reclaimed alternative with an aged patina to keep the ‘been down for at least 100 years’ look. We also ended up painting the floorboards in many of the rooms and bathrooms. Chances are plumbers and electricians have taken their toll over years, painting boards can offer the best low-cost option for damaged or
In summary, the flooring that you choose needs to reflect your lifestyle. If you have lots of dogs and children you will probably need to choose flooring that is easy to keep clean. But as our guide shows this does not mean that your flooring cannot be beautiful and practical. Alternatively, you could get a dog that does not moult or get muddy ( if such a thing exists), sell the kids on eBay, and hey, if Red Cedar rocks your boat, go with it! Kate lives in North Norfolk and is owner of a holiday cottage in Blakeney that she has renovated with her husband and now lets out. She is passionate about vintage and antique furniture & china, upcycling and Norfolk. www.blakeney-cottage.co.uk
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t the time of writing, we now have a gaping great hole in the garden where two of Percy’s borders used to lay, and a sloping mud line leading down to it where the hazardous York stone offered a chaotic path. The contrast between this and the neighbouring rose garden, which we are slowly restoring, is phenomenal. Cyclamen glade
I have also been busy mulching the beds with plenty of organic manure. Two pallet loads to be precise! Gazing down from the house onto the beautifully dressed chestnut brown flower beds is so fulfilling, although my back may beg to differ. Hopefully by next year we will have our own composting system up and running to enable us to fully recycle all the organic matter created within the gardens. The next job up is to plant a serious amount of daffodils, which over time will naturalise. I have also sourced half a dozen Cyclamen hederifolium, another naturalizing spring plant. I find their dainty pink flowers totally adorable, however it will be a good few years before they can establish enough of a carpet here to have much impact. It will be a delight to take a few moments out in the spring, cup of tea in hand, to enjoy the glorious glow of new beginnings as they burst into flower.
It took four men three days to lift and relocate the stone slabs to a friend’s house in the next avenue. They too are restoring their garden and we were able to help each other out, with the added bonus of knowing Percy’s beloved York stone is being put to use nearby.
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Next week the landscapers will return to level the area using diggers before dressing it with a few tons of topsoil and lastly seeding. I have also made a last minute request for a few Himalayan silver birches (Betula utilis jaquemontii). I have been besotted with them since I saw a photo of the spectacular Winter Garden at Anglesey Abbey. It will be some time before we can recreate that, but I am hoping the introduction of an initial family of five will be the start of a rather beautiful glade.
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The Sell Once you have decided to make the move, your first task will be to sell your existing home. From making any updates to your home to make it more appealing to potential buyers, through to selecting an estate agent to market your house, this process marks the beginning of your journey. However, this need not be a chore. Taking the process in easy, bite-sized stages will make it more manageable and mean you don’t feel overwhelmed during the process.
and labels or a good pen. Booking a large vehicle or home removal company well in advance is also a must, particularly if you are moving further afield.
The Viewing It’s not all about the smell of freshly baked bread to entice viewers into the dream of owning your property – it’s important that your house really looks and feels like it could be a visitor’s next home. This means putting away personal items, having a good dust, and removing any unsightly furniture or fixtures and fittings. While there’s no need to be excessive, a good spring clean gives a great first impression – it’ll even help clear some clutter when you do come to making the move.
The Plan Planning is essential in the run up to the move, particularly when it comes to time and materials. Ensure you give yourself enough time to pack and move, before finally unpacking in your new home. Leaving it to the final few days may mean you forget or break belongings, so consider putting time aside to get everything in order before you go back to day-to-day life. Secondly, you will need the right materials to get the job done, including boxes, more boxes, bubble wrap, tape
The Pack Getting everything boxed up will make the move a more manageable process. Everything precious will need the protection of bubble wrap, however do try to pack one room at a time and label the boxes as you go, as this will make your belongings easier to organise when they arrive in your new home. Start with the rooms you least need, reducing the chance of you rummaging through boxes to find important items days before you move. This stage is also a great opportunity to get organised and decide what you simply must take to your new home, and what could be better off donated to a charity shop. Arrive at your new home eager to unpack and get settled, not dreading filtering through unwanted belongings that you may not have a real need for. To find out how you can use Redrow’s Mastermove scheme to move, visit www.redrow.co.uk/incentives/mastermove.
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f you want something to do indoors now that there’s a chill in the air and the leaves are beginning to fall, why not head to one these galleries and check out a local exhibition? This article features the top autumn exhibitions in the East, including a wide variety of showcases – from small scale to big names; surely there’s something to tickle the art critic within?
‘The Artist’s Garden’ exhibition, until 13 October In South Norfolk until 13 October there will be ‘The Artist’s Garden’ exhibition featuring works by David Hockney and Lucian Freud as well as several artworks by regional and local artists, at the newly refurbished Corn Hall in Diss. The exhibition demonstrates the impression gardens have made across time on all artists. “This diverse exhibition explores how all artists engage with their natural everyday surroundings,” says Sophie Towne, the Arts & Heritage Outreach Manager for Corn Hall. Not only a great day out, all the exhibitions are free and open from 10am to 4pm from Monday to Saturday. www.thecornhall.co.uk/whats-on Image by Rosie Copeland
Image: Stephen Lawrence’s running vest made into a tribute of ‘The Boy Who Loved To Run’ by Rosalind Wyatt
‘How Do You Want To Be Remembered?’ The Suffolk Lettering Arts Centre at the Snape Maltings will play host to the ‘How Do You Want To Be Remembered?’ exhibition from 21 September to 18 November. Works will be a celebration of 30 years of memorials, curated by Annet Stirling and Harriet Frazer. The exhibition aims to show how surprising, varied and moving memorials can be: from Stephen Lawrence’s running shirt, to the Bali Bombing memorial, and personal headstones for private individuals. Making the exhibition even more notable, the venue will also show a selection of artworks from The Lettering Arts Trust’s Art & Memory Collection. Usually only on show at five UK locations to demonstrate the breadth of creativity and the skills of the artists who created them. www.letteringartstrust.org.uk
The Young Turner: Ambitions in Architecture and the Art of Perspective’ at Sir William Harpur Gallery, Bedford The free exhibition taking place until 16 December, will include JMW Turner’s unrivalled painting of The High Street, Oxford. The painting is accompanied by an exhibition exploring the young Turner’s interest in architecture and the development of his skills in the art of perspective.
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Peterborough. Just a ‘new town’? There’s more beneath the surface. Treasures. The new exhibition at Peterborough Museum 25 Aug 2018 - 6 Jan 2019
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New Woburn Gallery Five artist friends have come together to create their own gallery, in the charming market town of Woburn, Beds. Located at the Telephone Exchange on the Market Place, the venture was devised after the artists struggled to find opportunities to exhibit, despite success at local exhibitions and open studios. The high end gallery offers paintings, pottery, sculptures, glassware and jewellery. Visitors can expect a high turn over of exhibitions and artists, alongside a warm welcome. www.woburnartgallery.co.uk Dad’s Army Radio Hour
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Exhibition of Watercolours from the Country’s Finest Artists in Ely The Society of East Anglian Watercolourists (SEAW) are coming together for a showcase of local art at this annual selected exhibition held at the Babylon Gallery in Ely, from 16-28 October. Featuring more than 80 works, the exhibition will give viewers the chance to look at contemporary and traditional style watercolours from some of the foremost watercolour artists working in Britain today. All works in the exhibition are selected on merit by a panel of expert judges and visitors will have the opportunity to view and purchase the paintings. There will be a wide range of prizes and awards presented to artists at the exhibition including the prestigious Royal Watercolour Society President’s Award. www.seaw.co.uk | www.babylonarts.org.uk/gallery
Open Studio Weekend in Harlow, Essex The Gatehouse Arts Open Studio Weekend will be showing for its eighth year. The weekend runs from Saturday 13 to Sunday 14 October and is free entry. www.gatehousearts.com
Halesworth Art Festival 2018 marks the 17th year of this perennially popular Festival, with all events this year at the New Cut Arts Centre in Halesworth between 13-28 October. In conjunction with the World Land Trust, the main exhibition this year is of original works by ‘The Owl & the Pussycat’ author, Edward Lear. Although nowadays best known for his poems, Lear was a fine painter of landscapes and creatures – especially birds. Concert events kick off this year with a brand-new folk musical ‘Here at the Fair’, presented by Mick Ryan & company. The truly original Opera-lele return with a new collection of operatic gems and songs from the shows, sung with ukulele accompaniment. Classical music concerts include the Sacconi Quartet, a piano recital by Charles Owen and the return of the European Chamber Orchestra. Dad’s Army Radio Hour, the poet Roger McGough with Chris Riddell, a new play about Agatha Christie going missing, an evening with Jacqui Dankworth and Craig Ogden, the finals of the Suffolk’s Young Poet Competition, and several other events all lead up to the final night: a James Bond Spectacular. Q the Music big band with original Bond girl Madeline Smith play an unforgettable selection of music from 007 movies. Tickets for all events are available now, only from the Festival box office: online, by phone, by post or if you’re lucky on the door. www.halesworthartsfestival.org.uk
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Letchworth Garden City, SG6 3DD 01462 681300 www.broadway-letchworth.com 15-20 Oct Benidorm ITV’s award-winning comedy celebrates over a decade of all-inclusive hilarity, Litten has now written an all new set of Alicante escapades for the much-loved cast members as they swap sangria for the stage - after a quick spruce up at the Blow ‘n’ Go! Milton Keynes Theatre, Marlborough Gate, Milton Keynes, MK9 3NZ. 0844 8717652. www.atgtickets.com 16-20 Oct The Thrill of Love ‘The Thrill of Love’, based on documentary evidence, is a gripping tale of vice, murder and obsession. It’s also a story of a woman trying to make a life in a world where the dice were loaded against her. The Place Theatre, Bradgate Road, Bedford, MK40 3DE. 01234 354321 www.theplacebedford.org 18-Oct Mayerling ‘Mayerling’ is a classic of the Royal Ballet repertory, with its emotional depth, haunting imagery, and one of the most demanding roles ever created for a male dancer. Watford Palace Theatre, 20 Clarendon Road, Watford, WD17 1JZ. 01923 235455 www.watfordpalacetheatre.co.uk 20-21 Oct Peppa Pig’s Adventure Join Peppa as she gets ready to go on an exciting camping trip to the woods with George and her school friends, including Pedro Pony, Suzy Sheep and Gerald Giraffe. The Gordon Craig Theatre, Lytton Way, Stevenage , SG1 1LZ. 01438 363200 www.gordon-craig.co.uk 23-27 Oct Summer Holiday The hit iconic 1960’s film starring Cliff Richard is now the feel- good musical of the year, bringing music, laughter and fun to the stage as it becomes the happiest hit musical around. Aylesbury Waterside Theatre, Exchange Street, Aylesbury, HP20 1UG. 0844 871 7607 www.atgtickets.com
24-Oct Not: Lady Chatterley’s Lover Think The Naked Gun and Airplane! mixed with a steamy costume drama in this laughter-filled parody of the D.H. Lawrence novel. Rhodes Theatre, 1-3 South Road, Bishop’s Stortford, CM23 3JG. 01279 710200. www.rhodesbishopsstortford.org.uk 25-Oct Gary Delaney: Gagster’s Paradise One of Britain’s leading one-liner comics returns to the road with another onslaught of lean, expertly crafted gaggery. The Stables, Stockwell Lane, Milton Keynes, MK17 8LU. 01908 280800 www.stables.org 26-Oct The Noise Next Door Ten time sell-out veterans of the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and one of the country’s most sought after comedy club headliners. Quarry Theatre, 26 St Peter’s Street, Bedford MK40 2NN. 01234 362337 www.quarrytheatre.org.uk 27-Oct Eddie Summer: Flat M8 Welcome to Eddie’s hilarious world of props, music and mayhem! Quarry Theatre, 26 St Peter’s Street, Bedford MK40 2NN. 01234 362337 www.quarrytheatre.org.uk 27-Oct Omid Djalili Omid’s stand-up is a hugely energetic and captivating comedy masterclass. Broadway Theatre, Eastcheap, Letchworth Garden City, SG6 3DD 01462 681300 www.broadway-letchworth.com 27-Oct Gag House Comedy Superstars Gag House Comedy are over the moon to be presenting this night of comedy with acts including Lee Nelson, Rhys James, Jonny Awsum and Mark Dolan as MC. Watford Colosseum, Rickmansworth Road, Watford, WD17 3JN. 01923 571102 www.watfordcolosseum.co.uk 28-Oct Halloween Screamings: Hocus Pocus 1993 (PG), A Nightmare on Elm Street 1984 (18), The Shining 1980 (18)
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Theatre, Marlborough Gate, Milton Keynes, MK9 3NZ. 0844 8717652 www.atgtickets.com 27-Oct Rock and Roll Revolution The Bluejays Multiple award-winning band The Bluejays take you on a jiving journey through the fabulous fifties. Rhodes Theatre, 1-3 South Road, Bishop’s Stortford, CM23 3JG. 01279 710200 www.rhodesbishopsstortford.org.uk 28-Oct Albert Lee Albert Lee one of the worlds finest guitarists, an accomplished piano player with soulful voice can also ‘tear it up’. The Court Theatre, Station Road, Tring, HP23 5QY. www.courttheatre.co.uk ARTS & EXHIBITIONS 2 Sep - 11 Nov Hand Drawn Action Packed A new major exhibition curated by Hayward Gallery Touring, showcasing the works of ten artists whose practice springs from drawing, and reveals the medium’s infinite possibilities. St Albans Museum + Gallery, Market Place, St Peter’s Street, St Albans, AL3 5DJ www.stalbansmuseums.org.uk 18 Sep - 13 Oct Artist in Residence A newly-established artist to take over the gallery space for a month to explore, develop and exhibit his/her work. Courtyards Gallery, Port Vale, Hertford, SG14 3AA. 01992 509596. www.courtyardarts.org.uk 13-20 Oct Jane Upstone One Week Show Jane’s first solo show at the Eagle. One not to be missed. The Eagle Gallery, 101 Castle Road, Bedford MK40 3QP. 01234 346995 www.eaglegalleryartists.co.uk 14-Oct Children of the Windrush - 70 Years Since: A Celebration for Black History Month The Empire Windrush’s voyage from the Caribbean to Tilbury, Essex took place in 1948. Reflect on the 70th anniversary of this significant historical event, and celebrate the richness of Black British culture today. Watford Palace Theatre, 20 Clarendon Road, Watford, WD17 1JZ. 01923 235455. www.watfordpalacetheatre.co.uk
SPECIAL EVENTS 6-Oct Murder Mystery Dining Experience Roll up and take your tickets, but don’t be tempted to run away with the Circus, as life is not quite as it seems….Priced £60. Hatfield House, Hatfield Park, Hatfield, AL9 5NB. 01707 287010. www.hatfield-house.co.uk 7-Oct Race Day Enjoy mock air races and the Shuttleworth Sprint, along with vintage aircraft flying displays, live music, period paddock and exhibits, visiting car and motorcycle clubs, and fun activities to keep younger visitors entertained. 9am-6pm. Shuttleworth, Biggleswade 14-Oct Hertford Castle Beer and World Food Festival A multitude of world food stalls from Italian to Chinese, Thai to Mexican and beer festival offering a variety of local and national beers, ales and cider. With live music, entry into the Castle, food and drink, this is an event not to be missed. 12pm-6pm. Hertford Castle, Hertford www.hertford.gov.uk/events 26-27 Oct Poppy Field A stunning projection of poppies will fill the Nave of St Albans Cathedral for two nights only, as part of a light and sound installation to commemorate the World War One Centenary. Free entry. St Albans Cathedral, Sumpter Yard, St Albans, AL1 1BY. 01727 890210 www.stalbanscathedral.org/whatson/poppy-field 27-Oct Bedford Vegan Fair The vegan fair is back for a second year due to demand. Expect food, treats and more. Bedford Academy, Bedford AUCTIONS & ANTIQUES 20-Oct Stables Antique & Collectables Market Free monthly antiques market features a huge range of antiques and collectibles. Pick up unusual curiosities including furniture, mirrors, hats and ornaments! 10am – 5pm. Hatfield House, Hatfield Park, AL9 5NB. 01707 287010 www.hatfield-house.co.uk
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Shopping Take a stroll around the town and enjoy its beautiful heritage and architecture, which house some of the town’s boutiques. There’s a pleasant mix of high street retailers and independent stores. A new addition to the town is Candl-ibrium. Perfect timing for autumn, browse its selection of beautiful handcrafts candles made from eco soy wax to give your home a warm and fragrant touch.
For fresh produce, locals gather for the market on a Tuesday, Friday or Saturday where regional producers and craftsman showcase their best.
Things to do For those looking to understand more about the town’s history, visit The British Schools Museum, set in school buildings that developed in the site between 1837 and 1905. The classrooms are open to the public and are furnished and equipped to show the history of elementary education from 1810 to 1969. This hands-on museum allows visitors to try dipping their pen in an inkwell and writing in a sand tray or slate, and play with early toys, games, and puzzles. Art lovers should make their way to Red Art Gallery located at the Churchyard. Here you’ll find canvas prints and wall art ranging from landscape to pop art.
Food & Drink The food scene in Hitchin offers something for all tastes and budgets. You’ll find popular cafes and tea rooms. For evening dining try the town’s Mediterranean influenced restaurant DeRoka or for a taste of Asia visit Japanese restaurant Kazoku. One of the newest additions to the food scene is Uva Shop & Bar; a wine shop by day and bar by night. For residents or visitors looking to extend their stay to the later hours, BBs bar is one of the town’s latest hotspot with music, sports and a good selection of beverages.
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here’s plenty to love about October; crisp days, the changing colours and the nostalgia that Christmas is just around the corner. If you’re feeling the cosy vibes, here’s how to make the most of autumn in the city: Stomp the cobbles Get ahead of the crowds this month and make a start on the Christmas shopping at one of Cambridge’s many independent boutiques. As the new seasons and collections drop, now is the time to find perfect presents for loved ones. From antiques at The Hive and Angela Reed’s stunning homeware to divine jewellery at Della Kaur and fashions at Lilac Rose, you won’t be leaving empty handed. You’ll also be feeling pretty smug come December!
Backstreet pubs The colder days call for a cosy pub and a glass of red. Luckily, Cambridge is home to a number of historic pubs with crackling fires and comfy corners. Check out the Free Press Pub on Prospect Row for its cosy nooks
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and tasty food or for Halloween feels visit The Eagle on Benet Street, known for its history, RAF associations and resident ghosts! The cool kids among you should visit Calverley’s Brewery and Taproom, on Hooper Street, just off Mill Road. Open Thursday and Friday evenings, and all day Saturday, here you’ll find a diverse range of brews.
Slow down with a book We all know Cambridge is famous for its museums, colleges and galleries but this month why not curl up with a good book at Cambridge University Library. Dating back to the 1400s it has a story to tell; you’ll find plenty of literature plus regular exhibitions, events and tours.
Feel the crunch One of the best things about autumn is the changing colours and crunch of leaves under your feet. Make the most of this beautiful season with a stroll around the Cambridge University Botanic Garden. There’s 8,000 species spread over 40 acres of landscaped grounds. Don’t miss the Apple Day on 21 October.
Cambridgeshire On your bike See the sights of Cambridge on two wheels. Cycle the streets of the city admiring the architecture, before passing the cows on the common and pedalling your way along the river. It’s a great way to appreciate the beauty of Cambridge. For all your bicycle needs head to Townsend Light Blue Cycle Centre, Cambridge’s oldest bike shop. Having been established in 1895, its a fourth generation family owned local company. After more than 120 years of serving cyclists the Centre now offers service and sales advice on all types of bicycles. The shop floor keeps a wide range of bicycles from brands including Ridgeback, Pashley, Genesis, Ridley and Surly, as well as its very own range of The Light Blue cycles, alongside which have a broad range of accessories from lights and locks to helmets and clothing and most things in between.
Vintage finds Faux furs, woolly jumpers and retro levis; give your wardrobe a classic update with a trip to Cambridge’s Affordable Vintage Fair at The Guildhall on 6 October, 10.30am-4.30pm. Search through the rails full of fabulous fashions from the eras gone by, browse stalls of collectables and jewellery, find homeware treasures and finish with a slice of cake at the vintage tea party pop up. Entry £2.
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To the market Pick up the delights of autumns fruits at the weekly Sunday Farmer’s Market on the Market Square, 10am to 4pm. Under the canopies, stalls are stacked with colourful, fresh produce from local farmers. Top buys this month include figs, leeks, blackberries, beets and of course apples.
Ghost Tours October is the month of all things spooky, so as night falls and the air becomes crisp and misty, join one of the ghost tours available and hear about the gruesome tales of murder, historic hangings and the wandering ghosts that stalk the city’s streets and buildings. You’ll also learn about the whereabouts of Oliver Cromwell’s head! Visit cambridgeghosttours.com for more information.
One of the biggest draws of Cambridge is its river and water activities. A punt is fun at any time of year, but October may be a bit too cold for paddle boarding so why not watch those who are far braver as local rowing clubs take to the water to practice. Wrap up warm, grab a travelling cappuccino and make your way to Midsummer Common, Ditton Meadows or the Plough – it’s a great way to pass an afternoon at the weekend, plus it’s free!
Sweet treats Snuggle up in the corner or grab a window seat at one of Cambridge’s famous cafes and simply watch the world go by. Colder weather calls for a little indulgence so tuck into the stickiest Chelsea buns around at Fitzbillies, reminisce about Mediterranean holidays with Pastéis de Nata at the Norfolk Street Bakery or sip one of the finest coffees in the city at Hot Numbers Coffee on Gwydir Street.
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The fascinating talk will be followed by a tasting with Mile Tree Brewery. The event takes place at Oliver Cromwell’s House from 7pm-9.30pm and advanced booking is advised. Tickets cost £9. www.stainedglassmuseum.com/lectures.html
If you’re brave enough join the ghost tour which starts at Oliver Cromwell’s House from 27 October to 1 November. You’ll walk the streets and learn about gruesome tales of scandal and death, and may even meet with the ghosts themselves! All tours must be pre-booked. Tickets available at www.olivercromwellshouse.co.uk
Pub Building and Beer Tasting There’s some great pubs in Ely, and with ‘The Golden Age of Pub Building + Beer Tasting by MileTree Brewery’ on 17 October, you’ll get to hear all about how they came to be and how they have transformed over the centuries. Geoff Brandwood, a member of CAMRA’s Historic Pubs Group will be delving into the history of pubs focusing on various arts of their interiors and what made them special.
Apple Festival Autumn is the season of the apple, and Ely will be celebrating with its annual Apple Festival on 20 October on Palace Green, 10am-4pm. There will be competitions, stalls, demonstrations, workshops and tasty street food.
Art Unequalled 2018 marks eight years since local sculptor, Sally Dunham launched Art Unequalled at The Maltings in Ely to bring together artists and craftsmen from across the country. Taking place 27-28 October the exhibition is a chance to admire, browse and buy beautiful art works, crafts and jewellery from 45 selected exhibitors. You might even pick up an early Christmas present or two! www.artunequalled.co.uk
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First stop is a good breakfast and a strong coffee to get you going. Pop into Frothy’s on Ironmonger Street or Humble Pi on Silver Street, get out your town map and plan your route.
for a bigger meal you won’t be disappointed. You never know you might decide to stay another day so you could book one of the hotel’s decadent bedrooms while you’re there. www.georgehotelofstamford.com
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For a lighter lunch, The Model Fish Bar on Broad Street, serves up fresh fish and chips daily. Mama Liz’s on North Street offers up something with a bit of heat to put a spring in your step ahead of the afternoon. From super salads to hot and spicy fajitas, there is also a good selection of vegan and vegetarian choice as well as a mezze menu. www.mamaliz.co.uk
Three places you can’t miss on your tour of Stamford include the Stamford Museum on Broad Street; the museum displays the history and architecture of the town, taking you on a journey from past to present. You can look around exhibitions and galleries of times gone by. Visit the All Saints Brewery, on Red Lion Square. The brewery dates back to 1825, and in its day was a steam operated brewery. Nowadays it specialises in fruit beers. Inside the brewery is a café, restaurant and gift shop where you can pick up some of the locally brewed tipple. Barn Hill in the town centre is the perfect depiction of what Stamford used to be like. Cobbled streets, ancient churches, private homes and an independent shop or two, retain Stamford’s picturesque architecture and style.
Dining out At lunchtime you will be spoilt for choice, whether you are exploring alone, as a couple or with family. The town has numerous pubs and restaurants offering a wide range of cuisine from English dishes, Italian and even Nepalese. The George Hotel, St Martins is a beautiful grand building known as one of the greatest English coach inns of all time. Offering delightful British dishes, if you are looking
Shopping Shopping is a must. A mixture of boutique, independent and high street hives await you from kitchenware to clothing. A lot of well-known retailers are based on the High Street, with the more boutique and independent shops scattered across St Mary’s Hill, St Mary’s Street, Red Lion Square and Silver Lane.
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What’s on: Cambridgeshire THEATRE, FILM AND SHOWS 7-Oct The Missing Light ‘The Missing Light’ is an enchanting show about hopes, dreams, togetherness and true friendship created by Mark Arends for Make Mend and Do. The Junction, Clifton Way, Cambridge, CB1 7GX. 01223 511511 www.junction.co.uk 8-13 Oct Rain Man When self-centred salesman Charlie Babbitt discovers that his long-lost brother Raymond, an autistic savant with a genius for numbers, has inherited the family fortune, he sets out to get ‘his half’. Cambridge Arts Theatre, St Edward’s Passage, Cambridge, CB2 3PJ. 01223 503333 www.cambridgeartstheatre.com 9-Oct Importance of Being Earnest Wilde’s much-loved masterpiece throws love, logic and language into the air to make one of theatre’s most dazzling firework displays. Key Theatre, Embankment Road, Peterborough, PE1 1EF. 01733 207239 www.vivacity-peterborough.com 9-13 Oct Vita & Virginia Adapted from the correspondence of Virginia Woolf and Vita SackvilleWest, Eileen Atkins’ careful composition of the blossoming romance between these two opposite people with kindred spirits is witty, tender, and utterly charming. Corpus Playroom, 10 St Edward’s Passage, Cambridge, CB2 3PJ. 01223 300085 www.corpusplayroom.com 11-Oct Jason Manford: Muddle Class ‘Muddle Class’ promises to feature a wealth of new material about Jason growing up ‘working class’ then finding, over the years, that part of him has become ‘middle class’ - causing much confusion! Cambridge Corn Exchange, Wheeler Street, Cambridge, CB2 3QE. 01223 357 851 www.cambridgelivetrust.co.uk 11-Oct Austentatious ‘Austentatious’ is an improvised comedy play starring a cast of the country’s quickest comic performers.
Key Theatre, Embankment Road, Peterborough, PE1 1EF. 01733 207239 www.vivacity-peterborough.com 12-Oct Ocean Film Festival World Tour Brought to you by the team behind the Banff Film Festival UK Tour, this collection of short films celebrates divers, paddlers, surfers and oceanographers who live for the sea’s salt spray. Cambridge Corn Exchange, Wheeler Street, Cambridge, CB2 3QE. 01223 357 851 www.cambridgelivetrust.co.uk 16-20 Oct Still Alice Alice Howland is stubborn, clever and driven – a professional at the top of her game. But, diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s at the age of 50, she is compelled to confront her new reality and draw on her resilience to remain independent for as long as possible. Cambridge Arts Theatre, St Edward’s Passage, Cambridge, CB2 3PJ. 01223 503333 www.cambridgeartstheatre.com 16-20 Oct The Children’s Hour In 1930s New England two female teachers who are accused of homosexuality by one of their students. Once the scandal reaches the local community, Martha and Karen’s lives are destroyed as they become increasingly ostracised by society. ADC Theatre, Park St, Cambridge, CB5 8AS. www.corpusplayroom.com 17-Oct Frankie Vah by Luke Wright Multi-award winning performance-poet Luke Wright captures the passion of a generation of young idealists and activists with deft verse, archive film footage and visceral, iconic music, drawing an emotional and political line between 80s politics and 21st century austerity Britain. Key Theatre, Embankment Road, Peterborough, PE1 1EF. 01733 207239 www.vivacity-peterborough.com 21-Oct Joanna Lumley - It’s All About Me This intimate night with Joanna tells some of these tales and more as we gallop through almost 50 years in this
business we call show. Cambridge Corn Exchange, Wheeler Street, Cambridge, CB2 3QE. 01223 357 851. www.cambridgelivetrust.co.uk 23-27 Oct Horrible Histories: Awful Egyptians From the fascinating Pharaohs to the power of the pyramids, discover the foul facts of death and decay with the meanest mummies in Egypt. Cambridge Arts Theatre, St Edward’s Passage, Cambridge, CB2 3PJ. 01223 503333. www.cambridgeartstheatre.com 26-Oct Henning When: Get on with it You couldn’t make it up; surely the German Comedy Ambassador Henning Wehn hasn’t bosched out yet another new show? The Cresset, Bretton Centre, Peterborough, PE3 8DX. 01733 265705 www.cresset.co.uk 26-Oct Adam Rowe: Undeniable Fresh from a sell-out UK tour; Liverpool Comedian of the Year winner and English Comedian of the Year nominee Adam Rowe, presents his hilarious new stand-up show about his working-class roots and the determination, arrogance, selfishness and sacrifices it takes to become undeniable. The Junction, Clifton Way, Cambridge, CB1 7GX. 01223 511511 www.junction.co.uk 27-28 Oct Beauty and the Beast: A Musical Parody Brace yourself for 90 minutes of boundless energy and musical mayhem as Fat Rascal Theatre explore whether fairytales really can come true, in this brand new, gender-swapped musical parody of Beauty and the Beast. Mumford Theatre, East Road, Cambridge, CB1 1PT. 0845 196 2320 www.anglia.ac.uk 27-Oct Rip It Up ‘Rip It Up’ brings the fabulous soundtrack of the 1960s to life in an explosion of song and dance! Cambridge Corn Exchange, Wheeler Street, Cambridge, CB2 3QE. 01223 357 851. www.cambridgelivetrust.co.uk
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27-Oct Swan Lake ‘Swan Lake’ is one of Tchaikovsky’s best works, featuring some of ballet’s most memorable music and breath-taking dance. Key Theatre, Embankment Road, Peterborough, PE1 1EF. 01733 207239 www.vivacity-peterborough.com 29 Oct - 2 Nov The Habit of Art Exploring friendship, rivalry and heartache, this multi-layered masterpiece examines the joy, pain and emotional cost of creativity. Cambridge Arts Theatre, St Edward’s Passage, Cambridge, CB2 3PJ. 01223 503333 www.cambridgeartstheatre.com
21-Oct Clare Teal and her Big Mini Big Band A celebration of popular music from the golden age of song - upbeat and uplifting to the extreme. Cambridge Arts Theatre, St Edward’s Passage, Cambridge, CB2 3PJ. 01223 503333 www.cambridgeartstheatre.com
23-Oct 4Ever Hollywood An all singing, all dancing show celebrating four fabulous decades of timeless tunes & fancy footwork of the silver screen legends. Key Theatre, Embankment Road, Peterborough, PE1 1EF. 01733 207239 www.vivacity-peterborough.com 24-Oct Coasts 30-Oct Seven Ages A five piece indie/pop band from Comedy theatre exploring the idea Bristol whose influences range from that we go through seven stages in Foals to The Cure. The Junction, life. From infancy - through love and Clifton Way, Cambridge, CB1 7GX wisdom - to growing old disgraceful01223 511511. www.junction.co.uk ly! Mumford Theatre, East Road, Cambridge, CB1 1PT . 0845 196 ARTS & EXHIBITIONS 2320. www.anglia.ac.uk 4 Sep - 14 Oct The Humility of Plaster: Florian Roithmayr 30-Oct Two by Two Florian Roithmayr’s ‘Humility of An evening of comedy duologues! Plaster’ is a two-year research and Cambridge is the home of the douexhibition project exploring the ble act: Fry and Laurie, Mel and Sue, materiality of collections housing Mitchell and Webb. ADC Theatre, plaster moulds and casts across Park St, Cambridge, CB5 8AS Europe. Kettle’s Yard, University of www.corpusplayroom.com Cambridge, Castle Street, Cam MUSIC bridge, CB3 0AQ. 01223 748 100 www.kettlesyard.co.uk 13-Oct Fastlove The show is packed with crowd 2 Oct - 9 Dec Virginia Woolf: An pleasing anthems. Cambridge Corn exhibition inspired by her writings Exchange, Wheeler Street, CamThis exhibition draws attention to bridge, CB2 3QE. 01223 357 851 the many connections between Virwww.cambridgelivetrust.co.uk ginia Woolf, her contemporaries and those who have been inspired by 14-Oct Sinfonia of Cambridge her work. The Fitzwilliam Museum, Three pieces which embody the Trumpington Street, Cambridge, passion and tragedy of the Russian CB2 1RB. 01223 332900. tradition, with the brilliant young www.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk Cambridge violinist Stephanie Childress as soloist. West Road 5-14 Oct Museum of the Moon Concert Hall, Cambridge, CB3 9DP A visually stunning installation by 0845 196 2320. www.anglia.ac.uk artist Luke Jurram. The moon, measuring seven metres in diameter 19-Oct Marty Wilde and featuring 120dpi detailed NASA Back by popular demand, topping imagery of the lunar surface, will be the bill will be Marty Wilde, one of suspended in the magnificent space the leading British rock and roll singof Peterborough Cathedral. ers, with over 60 years experience Peterborough Cathedral, in the industry. The Cresset, Bretton Peterborough, PE1 1XS Centre, Peterborough, PE3 8DX 01733 265705. www.cresset.co.uk
5-28 Oct New works by Antoine Josse 2018 The use of captivating and revealing motifs, along with the presence of human beings immersed in a dreamlike landscape, convey a unique charm to his work and we are excited to be showcasing both paintings and sculptures in this exhibition. Byard Art, 14 King’s Parade, Cambridge, CB2 1SJ. 01223 464646 www.byardart.co.uk SPECIAL EVENTS 5 Oct - 2 Nov Riverside Ghost Tours Hear about the ghostly sightings as you walk through Ely’s medieval streets and down to the riverside. Then jump on board the Liberty Belle to hear the tales of Ely’s waterside after dark. Priced £15. Oliver Cromwell’s House, 29 St Mary’s Street, Ely, CB7 4HF. 01353 662062 www.olivercromwellshouse.co.uk 5-6 Oct St Neots Gin Festival This will not be an evening of traditional G&T with ice and a slice, but will open your eyes to the different types of gins, dressings and mixers that are now available. Wyboston Watersports Centre, Wyboston Lakes, MK44 3AL 20-Oct Apple Festival The day will be jam packed with apple related competitions, stalls, demonstrations, workshops, musical entertainment and street food. Not forgetting of course the popular Longest Apple Peeling Competition and Apple Identification Tent. 10am until 4pm. Palace Green, Ely AUCTIONS & ANTIQUES 14-Oct Ely Antiques and Collectables Fair With approx 20 dealers of Antiques and collectors with a good mixture of items from a range of eras. Free parking next to venue. Entry £1. Open 10am. Centre E, 24 Barton Road, Ely, CB7 4DE. 01353 668558 27-28 Oct The Curiosity Fair 30 stalls of vintage, antiques, crafts and collectables. Entry £1. Scotsdales Garden Centre, 120 Cambridge Road, Gt Shelford, CB22 5JT
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3.Eight Bells A bar and restaurant with a slightly classier experience, the Eight Bells is gastronomic pub fare done well. Perhaps visit there for a bite to eat after visiting the nearby Bridge End Maze and Gardens. With relaxed, formal and patio seating the restaurant probably has something you can enjoy, plus – it’s dog friendly, there’s treats on the bar for furry visitors!
4. Charity Shops Maybe an odd one to some, but as a student on a budget I know that the Saffron Walden charity shops can have some great clothing finds. Buying from charity shops also means sustainable fashion with a conscience – so not only are you guilt free about spending money you don’t have, but you can rest easy that you’re choosing fashion with a good cause.
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gallop through almost 50 years in this business we call show. Cliffs Pavilion, Station Road, Southend-on-Sea, SS0 7RA. 01702 351135 www.southendtheatres.org.uk 26-Oct The Golden Days of Hollywood A smash-hit show from Jeff and Sue Short with their musicians featuring the very best songs and anecdotes from Hollywood film musicals. Queen’s Theatre, Billet Lane, Hornchurch, RM11 1QT. 01708 443333 www.queens-theatre.co.uk 26-27 Oct Frogman A coming-of-age thriller exploring the fragility of the childhood imagination. The Harlow Playhouse, Playhouse Square, Harlow, CM20 1LS. 01279 431945. www.playhouseharlow.com 30 Oct - 3 Nov What the Butler Saw Set in the sixties, it reflects the times. If you want to shock your Aunt Edna or any family member for that matter with outrageous non-PC comedy, then this is the play for you. Palace Theatre, 430 London Road, Westcliffon-Sea, SS0 9LA. 01702 351135. www.southendtheatres.org.uk 30 Oct - 3 Nov Dirty Dancing The classic story of Baby and Johnny, featuring the hit songs. Cliffs Pavilion, Station Road, Southend-on-Sea, SS0 7RA. 01702 351135 www.southendtheatres.org.uk 30 Oct - 3 Nov The Pride Alternating between 1958 and 2008, The Prideexamines changing attitudes to sexuality, looking at intimacy, identity and the courage it takes to be who you really are. The Old Court Theatre, Springfield Road, Chelmsford. 01245 606505 www.chelmsford.gov.uk 30-31 Oct My Mother Said I Never Should The play details the lives of four women through the immense social changes of the 20th century. Civic Theatre, Duke Street, Chelmsford,
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24-Oct Famous Potatoes A high-energy evening of bluegrass, country, folk and Cajun on accordions and fiddles with punchy guitars and a washboard. Queen’s Theatre, Billet Lane, Hornchurch, RM11 1QT. 01708 443333. www.queens-theatre.co.uk 25-Oct The Sensational 60’s Experience A three hour extravaganza of pure 1960’s nostalgia. Civic Theatre, Duke Street, Chelmsford, CM1 1JG 01245 606505 www.chelmsford.gov.uk 26-Oct The Dead Famous Zombie Prom The dancing dead have spoken and the Zombie Prom has returned! A night of anthems supplied by DJ John Watson. Cliffs Pavilion, Station Road, Southend-on-Sea, SS0 7RA 01702 351135 www.southendtheatres.org.uk ARTS & EXHIBITIONS Until 27 Oct Show Women In 1918, 40 per cent of women across the UK were legally entitled to vote for the first time. 100 years later, we respond to the first wave of women to get the vote with ‘Show Women’: an exhibition of painting, sculpture, film and installation by contemporary women and non-binary artists. Gibberd Gallery, The Water Gardens, Harlow, CM20 1WG 01279 446404 www.gibberdgallery.co.uk Until 28 Oct BRONZE AGE c. 3500 BC – AD 2018 The exhibition recreates a fictional Bronze Age presentation from a forgotten museum. Firstsite, Lewis Gardens, High Street, Colchester, CO1 1JH. 01206 713 700. firstsite.uk 5-7 & 12-14 Oct Exhibition of Contemporary Textiles Tolesbury Textile Group makers present to talk about the work and demonstrate techniques. work for sale, textile sample packs etc. Whimbelart, 2 East Street, Tollesbury, CM9 8QD. www.tollesbury.org SPECIAL EVENTS Every Monday, Wednesday & Saturday Essex Bootcamp
Army-style outdoor training is bound to sound intimidating at first but persevere and soon you’ll be dipping and lunging like a pro. Promenade Park, Park Drive, Maldon, CM9 5JQ. www.maldon.gov.uk 7-Oct Hylands House - Open Day Enjoy free guided tours of Hylands House led by the knowledgeable team or walk around at your leisure. Guided tours at 11am & 2pm. In addition, Hylands Farmers’ & Crafts Market and the artist studios and are open for you to browse and purchase gifts. Hylands House, London Road, Chelmsford, CM2 8WQ. hylandsestate.co.uk 8-30 Oct Pop Up Lobster Restaurant ‘Dirty Lobster’ brings like-minded people together to enjoy a snappy dinner showcasing amazing food, music and drink in intimate and unusual spaces. Release your creativity and enjoy some dish tasting, social chemistry! The Cells, Colchester, CO1 2PG. 14-Oct Halloween Themed Open Day at Easton Lodge Folk music and a variety of stalls along with some Halloween competitions and some fun filled children’s activities. Little Easton, Great Dunmow, CM6 2BB www.eastonlodge.co.uk 26-27 Oct Museums at Night Explore the house after dark and hear the tales of Audley End’s fascinating history brought to life. Audley End House & Gardens, Saffron Walden, CB11 4JF AUCTIONS & ANTIQUES 6-Oct Manningtree Vintage & Collectables Market Up to 50 traders with a great selection beautiful things. Town Centre, Manningtree. 13-Oct Vintage Fair Find handpicked quality goods with stalls of vintage fashion, accessories, home, collectables and more. Entry £2.50. 11am-5pm. Colchester Leisure World, Cowdray Avenue, Colchester, CO1 1YH
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Framlingham Castle Framlingham Castle towers over the town like a statue on guard protecting its people. This 12th century spectacular was where Mary Tudor was proclaimed Queen of England and was once a fierce fortress which warned off even the most fearless attacker. Entry costs £9.50 for adults and £5.60 for children under the age of 17. The castle is open for tours between 10am and 5pm, seven days a week. Don’t miss Gothic Falconry on 20-21 October and Spooky Stories during half term week from 22-28 October. www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/framlinghamcastle/prices-and-opening-times.
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Why not follow the town trail and uncover the history of Framlingham? Much of its history is easily missed, hidden in historic nooks of the town, as a result the council created the town trail; a circular walk marked out by metal guide posts and an audio guide is also available. Visit framlingham.com/framlingham-town-trail/ to download the town trail map and guide.
A full morning or afternoon can be spent browsing the mix of stores in Framlingham. From arts to clothing and interiors to wine, you’ll find it here. The town is firm favourite with antique lovers, and is home to a number of stores selling the wares of a time gone by. Stop by the Theatre Antiques Centre, Witchball Antiques and Dix-Sept Antiques.
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Framlingham is home to one of the oldest markets in Suffolk, with its roots dating back to 13th century. It is held twice a week on Tuesday & Saturday, and brings together some of the region’s best producers and artisan craftsmen. You never know what you might find! framlinghammarket.co.uk
Start the day with a coffee at the Dancing Goat Café or stop for a light lunch at The Lemon Tree Bistro. If its an evening meal you’re after the curry house is the locals favourite. Curry India offers restaurant and takeaway Bangladeshi dishes between 5pm and 11pm, but book to avoid disappointment.
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The Riverside Theatre, Woodbridge The Riverside is the closest cinema and theatre venue to Framlingham, however it conceals a hidden gem. The Michelin listed Riverside Restaurant, featured in the Good Food Guide and The Financial Times is open for lazy lunches or candlelit dinners. Using local produce, creating a range of inventive menus as well as classic dishes. Visitors can book a Dinner and Film package. Screenings in October include Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, Jaws and even Cliff Richard, live broadcast of his 60th anniversary tour. www.theriverside.co.uk
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0300 3033 211. www.newcut.org 15-Oct Scenes of 2018 Look back at 2018 in an entertaining evening of satirical, intimate and ultimately hopeful short plays. Theatre Royal, Westgate Street, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 1QR. 01284 769505. www.theatreroyal.org 14-Oct Jon Culshaw: The Great British Take Off An evening of unscripted, spontaneous comedy and conversation as politicians, sports personalities and celebrities are all up for a roasting. Marina Theatre, The Marina, Lowestoft, NR32 1HH. 01502 533200 www.marinatheatre.co.uk 17-19 Oct The Adventures of Hercules Full of drama, jaw-dropping special effects, and fantastical creatures, Fabba Theatre finally goes Greek with their take on the classic legend! The Seagull, 19-75 Morton Road, Lowestoft, NR33 0JH. 01502 589726 www.theseagull.co.uk 18-20 Oct The Goon Show From the producers of the critically acclaimed 50th Anniversary Tour of Round the Horne comes another radio comedy classic live on stage. Theatre Royal, Westgate Street, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 1QR. 01284 769505. www.theatreroyal.org 22-Oct Finding Joy The funny, fearless international sell-out mask production from the UK’s leading full mask company. Theatre Royal, Westgate Street, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 1QR. 01284 769505. www.theatreroyal.org 23-Oct Foolhardy Circus Company Lashings of sumptuous comedy and a creamy dollop of acrobatics combined to ensure you leave smiling. The Seagull, 19-75 Morton Road, Lowestoft, NR33 0JH. 01502 589726. www.theseagull.co.uk 23-Oct LDN Wrestling An explosive night of top action bringing ahost of top American
wrestling stars to the ring to face the very best of home grown talent in a two hour rip-roaring family entertainment show. Haverhill Arts Centre, High Street, Haverhill, CB9 8AR. 01440 714140 www.haverhillartscentre.co.uk 24-Oct Funny Girl - The Musical NT Live broadcast of the story of musical hall star Fanny Brice, with Sheridan Smith in the title role. Haverhill Arts Centre, High Street, Haverhill, CB9 8AR. 01440 714140 www.haverhillartscentre.co.uk 24-Oct Dad’s Army Radio Hour Two actors play 25 characters in this brilliant staging of classic radio scripts based on favourite episodes from the original TV series. The Cut, New Cut, Halesworth, IP19 8BY. 0300 3033 211 newcut.org 24-Oct The Wind in the Willows This exciting and playful take on the tale features a professional cast of energetic performers, catchy new songs and lots of humour that will entertain and delight the whole family! Marina Theatre, The Marina, Lowestoft, NR32 1HH. 01502 533200 www.marinatheatre.co.uk 25-Oct Minor Miracles A laugh-out-loud, one-of-a-kind magic show packed with world class sleight-of-hand magic and topped with a pinch of confetti. Theatre Royal, Westgate Street, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 1QR. 01284 769505 www.theatreroyal.org 30 Oct - 3 Nov Henry V Shakespeare’s play is a thrilling examination of the nature of power. It explores the burden of leadership and explodes the myth of heroism. Theatre Royal, Westgate Street, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 1QR. 01284 769505. www.theatreroyal.org MUSIC 12-Oct Zingaro Blue Zingaro is the Italian word for gypsy and if you try to describe the music of Zingaro Blue, you would probably
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Collins. Marina Theatre, The Marina, Lowestoft, NR32 1HH. 01502 533200 www.marinatheatre.co.uk 27-Oct Jackson - Live in Concert ‘Jackson Live in Concert’ brings together superb musicians and dancers, fabulous costumes, and of course all the signature dance moves associated so fondly with the undisputed King of Pop. Marina Theatre, The Marina, Lowestoft, NR32 1HH 01502 533200 www.marinatheatre.co.uk ARTS & EXHIBITIONS 8 Sep - 10 Oct Autumn Exhibition The Autumn Exhibition also includes work by many of the favourite gallery artists including Vivienne Williams RCA, David Porteous - Butler, Mhairi McGregor RSW, David Smith RSW, Ed Hunter, Val Pitchford and Robert Newton. Lime Tree Gallery, Hall Street, Long Melford, CO10 9JF www.limetreegallery.com 9 Oct - 13 Jan East Anglian Landscapes The annual ‘open’ winter exhibition featuring up to 200 images of regional landscapes by a host of artists using a variety of mediums, including paintings, prints, drawings, collages and photographs, all of which will be available to purchase. The Apex, 1 Charter Square, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 3FD. 01284 758000 www.theapex.co.uk 11-17 Oct Dream and Reality Cyndi is a fine artist based in Suffolk. Her art works are predominately oils onto canvas. She is greatly inspired by the beauty of our Suffolk countryside, and the nature that is held within it. The Quay Gallery, Next to the River Alde, Snape Maltings, Snape, IP17 1SP. snapemaltings.co.uk 20-Oct Arts Festival & Big Draw Some of the best art talent in the area will be exhibiting their work where inspirational paintings will be shown and most are for sale. All activities run from 10am to 4pm. Wickham Market Village Hall, High Street, Wickham Market, IP13 0HE SPECIAL EVENTS 3 Oct - 3 Nov Scaresville Across open ground and in almost
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5-6 October, Oktoberfest, Eaton Park, Norwich www.oktoberfestnorwich.co.uk Ok, so this isn’t regional local produce but there will be a huge selection of traditional German foods – think sausages, pretzels & bier!
6 October, Harfest, Norwich Cathedral rnaa.org.uk/harfest A free, family event in Norwich City Centre; bringing the farm to the city and celebrating all things harvest. Expect a farmers market, live entertainment, children’s activities and more.
13 October, Porkstock, Norfolk Showground www.porkstock.co.uk A free, family-friendly festival, Porkstock celebrates Norfolk food and drink whilst raising as much money as it can for Nelson’s Journey. The fun continues into the evening with a good old-fashioned ‘knees-up’!
14 October, Apple Day, Gressenhall Farm & Workhouse 01362 860563 | www.events.museums.norfolk.gov.uk This Gressenhall tradition celebrates the best of autumn with all things appley: pressing, tasting, buying and naming! Enjoy live entertainment and music, meet local craftsmen and artists and buy local produce.
17 October, Parade of Puddings, Assembly House, Norwich 01603 626402 | www.richardhughescookeryschool.co.uk/ classes/type/food-festival-2018 Part of the Assembly House Food Festival which runs throughout September, October and November, David Clayton celebrates his love of puddings with a selection of Great British Puddings.
22-27 October, Norwich Beer Festival, St Andrews Hall www.norwichcamra.org.uk/festival/ticket18.htm This fantastic annual event draws big crowds with its great selection of bottled and cask ales, beers, ciders and perries. Try some of the finest beer brewed in East Anglia, along with continental beers.
29 Oct to 9 Nov, Norfolk Restaurant Week www.norfolkrestaurantweek.co.uk Sample those restaurants you have always wanted to try, or revisit existing favourites, all at incredibly tempting prices…Take a look at the website to find out which restaurants are participating.
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programme of limited edition and unusual culinary experiences has come together throughout Autumn, to create a season of events in Norwich that is unlike anything the city has seen before. The Norwich food scene has erupted over the past year. Recently we’ve seen more and more vegan businesses open and flourish in the city, and Norwich Market has undergone its own food renaissance, attracting attention from all over the country. With a high number of independent eateries, talented local chefs and imaginative menus built upon local produce, Norwich really does have food to fall in love with this Autumn.
The Assembly House Food Festival, until November The inaugural Assembly House Food Festival brings a whole new flavour to the House, with a wonderful mix of performance, dining and fun events. The Assembly House in the heart of Norwich is one of the city’s finest examples of Georgian architecture. Frequented in the 19th century by local gentry, today the House is an 11bedroom boutique B&B, restaurant, opulent afternoon tea venue, arts hub and home to the Richard Hughes Cookery School.
Louis’ Louis’ Deli in Upper St Giles in the Norwich Lanes has been a local institution for over 20 years. This autumn sees the deli become Louis’: café by day and Les Garrigues by night, as two independent businesses join forces. Les Garrigues offers French wines from natural vineyards with wine priced more affordably than in restaurants.
The Ivy Norwich Brasserie The latest addition to The Ivy Collection opens its doors in a beautiful historic building located in the heart of the Norwich Lanes on London Street. Its setting on one of Norwich’s best-known pedestrianised streets makes alfresco dining in pretty surrounds available for the first time into the evening. Inside, the colourful and stylish décor gives a nod to Norwich scenes whilst the cocktail menu includes exciting new drinks inspired by local stories, such as Felbrigg Gardens and Iceni Martini (Boudicca, Queen of the Iceni’s has just been named number 14 in the BBC History Magazine’s ‘100 women who changed the world’).
High Sea at the Grosvenor Fish Bar The High Sea is the fishy sister to High Tea! For over 90 years the Grosvenor has been selling fish and chips from its corner spot in Pottergate in the Norwich Lanes. Today the Grosvenor never sits still, launching new products on a regular basis. The latest – High Sea – is a 3-tiered fishy extravaganza featuring mini-clam sliders, cod cheeks, prawns, goujons, whitebait, dips and chips. Cost: for two £29; for one £15.
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FOOD EVENTS IN NORWICH Porkstock, Norfolk Showground, free day, £20 Evening Knees Up, 13 October The daytime family-friendly programme at Porkstock is all about fun whilst celebrating local produce. This year Porkstock – which started as a small event for a group of friends in a brewery – is hosting its largest food demo kitchen by far, with some of the best and most established chefs and chef proprietors of independent restaurants and food businesses in the county.
Norwich Science Festival, 19 – 27 October (free and paid events)
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Norwich Science Festival is now in its third year. As the name suggests, it’s bursting with experiments, tests, exhibitions, shows, activities and food science. This year’s foodie events include: Bakineering in Space with Andrew Smyth (Great British Bake Off); Health Benefits of Dark Chocolate, Green Tea and Broccoli; Dinner with a Difference - an evening of delicious food and diverting facts in the company of two scientists and a chef; DNA Detectives: DNA Extraction from Bananas; Is There More to Food Than Taste and Flavour and Discovering Our Forgotten Senses.
Norwich Beer Festival, 22 – 27 October 2018 Norwich Beer Festival is the largest provincial beer festival in the country. Run by CAMRA the festival offers over 200 cask-conditioned Real Ales from Britain’s independent brewers, with over 70 varieties of traditional ciders and perries from East Anglia as well as draught and bottled beers from Continental Europe. The Halls venue is an historic site in Norwich, dating back to 1307 and the Dominican Blackfriars. ‘High Sea’ at Grosvenor Fish Bar
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What’s on: Norfolk THEATRE, FILM AND SHOWS 2-6 Oct Still Alice Uncompromising yet tender, this new adaptation of the award-winning novel truthfully acknowledges life with a progressive disease – its conflicts and burden, and its small, priceless victories. Norwich Theatre Royal, Theatre Street, Norwich, NR2 1RL 01603 630000 www.theatreroyalnorwich.co.uk 7-Oct Balloon: The European Question A debate with a difference. Six Players and a Pilot are floating above Norwich in a punctured hot air balloon, which is sinking fast. By sheer wit, eloquence, and mastery of the chosen topic, they must persuade the Mob (that’s you) why they should not be ejected to re-gain height and save the remaining Players. Norwich Arts Centre, St. Benedict’s Street, Norwich, NR2 4PG. 01603 660352 norwichartscentre.co.uk 10-Oct Ministry of Science This is not your ordinary science show – it comes with a bang. It comes with a whoosh. But most of all it comes with a hovercraft built on stage. Norwich Theatre Royal, Theatre Street, Norwich, NR2 1RL. 01603 630000 www.theatreroyalnorwich.co.uk 11-Oct Flawless Flawless came to the fore on TV’s Britain’s Got Talent a few years ago and their popularity has continued to rise ever since. King’s Lynn Corn Exchange, Tuesday Market Place, King’s Lynn, PE30 1JW. 01553 764864 www.kingslynncornexchange.co.uk 16-20 Oct The Comedy About a Bank Robbery A priceless diamond has been entrusted to the city bank, an institution so corrupt that even the security guards are on the take. Can it be safely stored or will it all go horribly wrong? Norwich Theatre Royal, Theatre Street, Norwich, NR2 1RL 01603 630000 www.theatreroyalnorwich.co.uk
17-Oct Spirit Of The Blitz A tribute to the legendary stars who kept us smiling through our darkest days, ‘Spirit of the Blitz’ recaptures the patriotic optimism of war-torn Britain. Princess Theatre, 13 The Green, Hunstanton, PE36 5AH. 01485 532252 www.princesshunstanton.co.uk 19-27 Oct Mary Shelley With daring theatricality, Helen Edmundson’s play explores how a scandalous elopement and the subsequent family breakdown crafted an imagination that would result in one the greatest novels in the English language. Maddermarket Theatre, St Johns Alley, Norwich, NR2 1DR 01603 620917 www.maddermarket.co.uk 19-20 Oct The 39 Steps An hilarious and spectacular stage version of Buchan’s famous thriller! Westacre Theatre, River Road, Westacre, PE32 1UD. 01760 755800 www.westacretheatre.com 21-Oct Michael Brandon Stand Up Story With original footage and rare photographs, this is an hilarious evening of eye-widening Hollywood truths! Princess Theatre, 13 The Green, Hunstanton, PE36 5AH. 01485 532252 www.princesshunstanton.co.uk 24-Oct Live Encore: Funny Girl The Musical Don’t miss this sensational production based on the life and career of Broadway star, film actress and comedienne Fanny Brice. Westacre Theatre, River Road, Westacre, PE32 1UD. 01760 755800 www.westacretheatre.com 25-Oct Lights! Planets! People! An intimate and exhilarating story about communication, both interpersonal and intergalactic. Norwich Arts Centre, St. Benedict’s Street, Norwich, NR2 4PG. 01603 660352 norwichartscentre.co.uk 25-Oct Ballet Black The production mixes classical and
contemporary to distil the essence of Shakespeare’s comedy, unfolding to the eclectic sounds of Eartha Kitt, Barbra Streisand, Yma Sumac and more. Norwich Theatre Royal, Theatre Street, Norwich, NR2 1RL 01603 630000 www.theatreroyalnorwich.co.uk 26-27 Oct Dinosaur World Live Dare to experience the dangers and delights of Dinosaur World in this interactive new show for all the family. Age 3+. Norwich Theatre Royal, Theatre Street, Norwich, NR2 1RL. 01603 630000 www.theatreroyalnorwich.co.uk 30 Oct - 3 Nov Macbeth The National Theatre bring this epic and visually daring production of Shakespeare’s most intense tragedy on a tour of the UK and Ireland immediately following a sold out run in London. Norwich Theatre Royal, Theatre Street, Norwich, NR2 1RL. 01603 630000 www.theatreroyalnorwich.co.uk 30-Oct Film: Swimming With Men When an accountant, played by multi-talented comedian Rob Brydon, seeks to win back his wife, he stumbles upon a surprising solution in the form of a male synchronised swimming team: Men Who Swim. Sheringham Little Theatre, 2 Station Road, Sheringham, NR26 8RE. 01263 822347. www.sheringhamlittletheatre.com 30-Oct Emerald Storm Feel the immense power and thunderous rhythms of Irish dance brought soaring into the 21st century with this fresh take on the traditional. King’s Lynn Corn Exchange, Tuesday Market Place, King’s Lynn, PE30 1JW 01553 764864 www.kingslynncornexchange.co.uk 31 Oct - 3 Nov Oliver! It’s a show packed with humour, pathos and drama, while delighting everyone with such outstanding musical classics. Maddermarket Theatre, St Johns Alley, Norwich, NR2 1DR. 01603 620917. www.maddermarket.co.uk
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MUSIC 10-Oct A Beautiful Noise Award-winning Fisher Stevens celebrates the life and music of Neil Diamond, one of the world’s greatest ever singer songwriters. Norwich Theatre Royal, Theatre Street, Norwich, NR2 1RL. 01603 630000. www.theatreroyalnorwich.co.uk 12-Oct Frankie’s Guy A celebration of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons; a fast paced, energetic production with an authentic live concert feel. King’s Lynn Corn Exchange, Tuesday Market Place, King’s Lynn, PE30 1JW. 01553 764864 www.kingslynncornexchange.co.uk 16-Oct Wishbone Ash With millions of albums sold, ‘Wishbone Ash’ continue performing their iconic twin-guitar sound to audiences around the world. Princess Theatre, 13 The Green, Hunstanton, PE36 5AH. 01485 532252. www.princesshunstanton.co.uk 19-Oct Showstopper! The Improvised Musical A brand new musical comedy is created from scratch at each performance of this award-winning show as audience suggestions are transformed on the spot into all-singing, all-dancing productions with hilarious results. King’s Lynn Corn Exchange, Tuesday Market Place, King’s Lynn, PE30 1JW 01553 764864 www.kingslynncornexchange.co.uk 21-Oct Rich Hall’s Hoedown There’s stand-up, improvised ballads, cracking good musicianship, and ultimately a hilarious, foot-stomping good time to be had by all. King’s Lynn Corn Exchange, Tuesday Market Place, King’s Lynn, PE30 1JW 01553 764864 www.kingslynncornexchange.co.uk 22-Oct A Country Night In Nashville ‘A Country Night in Nashville’ showcases the very best of country music, with songs including ‘Ring Of Fire’, ‘9-5’ and more. Norwich Theatre Royal, Theatre Street, Norwich, NR2 1RL. 01603 630000 www.theatreroyalnorwich.co.uk
26-Oct Steve Steinman’s Meat Loaf Story With incredible stage set, superb band and Steve Steinman’s sense of humour and stage presence, the show will have you up on your feet and dancing in the aisles to all the greatest Meat Loaf hits. Pavilion Theatre, Cromer Pier, Cromer, NR27 9HE. 01263 512495 www.cromerpier.co.uk/whats-on 30-Oct Halloween Rocks A heart stopping mix of some of the greatest rock and pop anthems ever performed by a cast of leading performers. Princess Theatre, 13 The Green, Hunstanton, PE36 5AH 01485 532252. www.princesshunstanton.co.uk ARTS & EXHIBITIONS 1-6 Oct Norfolk and Norwich Art Circle Exhibition The 198th exhibition showcasing artwork in a variety of mediums by members of the Norfolk and Norwich Art Circle. The Forum, Millennium Plain, Norwich, NR2 1TF. 01603 727950. www.theforumnorwich.co.uk 3, 10, 17, 31 October & 7, 14, 21, 28 November John Hughes’ Art Classes Based in the Shed space at Westacre Theatre, these classes are perfect for those just starting out wanting to gain experience and for more experienced painters looking to develop their ideas. Westacre Theatre, River Road, Westacre, PE32 1UD. 01760 755800. www.westacretheatre.com 6-31 Oct Angela Harding/Stuart Anderson Paintings and prints of British wildlife and landscape by Angela Harding with bronze animal sculpture by Stuart Anderson. Bircham Gallery, 14 Market Place, Holt, NR25 6BW 01263 713312. www.birchamgallery.co.uk 13 Oct - 24 Feb Elisabeth Frink: Humans and Other Animals The exhibition will reappraise one of the most important British sculptors of the 20th century and feature over 130 works by the artist, making it the largest exhibition since her death in 1993. Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts, UEA, Norwich, NR4 7TJ scva.ac.uk
SPECIAL EVENTS 5-6 Oct Oktoberfest Norwich A traditional Oktoberfest experience for one weekend of traditional Bavarian bash! Bring on the bier over - 30,000 litres to be precise! Eaton Park, South Park Avenue, Norwich, NR4 7AZ. www.oktoberfestnorwich.co.uk 7 & 21 Oct American & Classic Car Display Visitors to the show can expect to see classic Hot Rod’s, Harley Davidson bikes and trikes along with many other all American classics as well as British classics and some custom vehicles. Marine Parade, Great Yarmouth, NR30 2EN. www.eastcoastpirates.co.uk 11 Oct - 15 Dec Cards for Good Causes A wide range of Christmas cards, wrapping paper, gift tags ans advent calendars representing over 40 national and local charities. The Forum, Millennium Plain, Norwich, NR2 1TF. 01603 727950 www.theforumnorwich.co.uk 12 Oct - 3 Nov PrimEVIL Norfolk’s biggest scare experience, the nationally acclaimed PrimEVIL is back – and this year it’s evolving and mutating into the most terrifying experience ever! Roarr - Dinosaur Adveture, Lenwade, Norwich, NR9 5JE. www.primevil-scare.com AUCTIONS & ANTIQUES 16-Oct Antiques & Collectors Fair Community Hall Dealers in glass, porcelain, small furniture and much more. Free entry. Community Hall, Garden Street Cromer, NR27 9HH 19-21 Oct Holkham Hall Antiques Fair 40 dealers in the finest antique furniture, paintings, silver, jewellery, clocks, glass and everything for the home. 11am-4.30pm. Holkham Estate, Wells-next- the-Sea, NR23 1AB. www.lomaxfairs.com 21-Oct Dunston Hall Antiques Fair Around 35 dealers on 50 tables selling quality items. All stock for sale is datelined to 1940. Open: 10.30am - 4pm. Admission £3. Dunston Hall Hotel, Ipswich Road (A140), Norwich NR14 8PQ
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Friday 5 October 2018 - The Core at Corby Cube, Northampton Friday 12 October - Embassy Theatre, Skegness Friday 26 October - The Apex, Bury St Edmunds Saturday 27 October - Palace Theatre, Southend-on-sea GO NOW! The Music of The Moody Blues is an opportunity for fans to experience this timeless music live, in a tribute to... The Greatest Classic Rock Band of a Generation – recently inducted into The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
In this show, all the classic hits are celebrated, including Nights in White Satin, Go Now, Tuesday Afternoon, Legend of a Mind (Timothy Leary’s), I Know You’re Out There Somewhere, Question, Isn’t Life Strange plus Forever Autumn and a show-stealing rendition of Eve of the War from Jeff Wayne’s The War of the Worlds.
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