AboutFram Issue 2 May 2014

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Issue Two Look no further than aboutfram, the local magazine that packs a Suffolk punch!

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2 Reclaiming the past

18 Get the look

Andrew Stannard is restoring our love for the humble shepherd’s hut.

Add a little vintage cachet to your home with our interiors emporium.

4 Out and about

A round up of local events.

We bring you the latest news about town.

8 Summer living

24 Blooming Marvellous

her hottest fashion tips.

We meet Liz and Alison, two ladies who have turned budding blooms into a successful flower business.

Geraldine Clarke offers us

12 The SPF Factor

20 about town

Stay safe and look fantastic

28 Beyond the sea glass

this summer.

How Fiona Petheram found inspiration for her range of beautiful jewellery on a beach in Spain.

14 Keeper of the hearts Unlocking the secrets of a listed

Tudor home in Brandeston.

32 A time to reap.

A time to sow Reasons to get out in the garden over the next few months.

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38 The icing on the cake Sarah Ashley-Cowan spreads a little happiness with Kitty’s Cakes.

44 Tantalise your tastebuds Eat, drink and be merry over the summer.

who’s about out & about about style about you

about interiors

about town about the land

about design about gardens

46 about taste The best beer can chicken in town.

49 Competition!

54 Still waters run deep A lovely circular walk winding back and forth over the River Deben.

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Editorial Kathy Churchill Sales Sarah Clarke info@aboutmedia.co.uk 01728 723138 www.aboutmedia.co.uk

Design Ferrar Design kerry@ferrar.co.uk 07884 433385 www.ferrar.co.uk

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Reclaiming the past Once the rustic hideout of drovers and gamekeepers across the country, the humble shepherd’s hut is enjoying a romantic revival.

We meet local man Andrew Stannard, who has always loved their simple shape and charm, and has been collecting and restoring them for years.

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As I turn into his yard I can already see the pointed roofs of at least three huts, lined up like Victorian Bathing Machines, and looking around, we come across several more, all in various states of repair. I spot a pretty white-washed one that was rescued from a field in Norfolk, and next to that an old Drapers hut had been used as a post office, but my favourite is a cobbler’s hut that belonged to Andrew’s uncle. “He would park up at the pub at Wickham Market, and customers would bring along their boots to be mended on a certain day every week.” There is a beautiful simplicity to the working space inside: just room for a table and chair and a pot-bellied stove to take off the chill in winter, and along the wall you can still see the rails where he would have hung up the boots.

A skilled builder, Andrew specialises in restoring old buildings, furniture, and

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shepherd’s huts, and his yard is an absolute treasure trove of reclaimed material.

Tangled heaps of rusty metal sit alongside piles of weathered bricks, broken gates and ancient farm machinery, and the sheds are stacked to the hilt with old floorboards.

He sources most of this material from demolition contractors, but is always on the lookout in case something catches his eye.

“These boards came from a fisherman’s hut down at Walberswick. The sea air has weathered them to a lovely silvery grey; ideal for repairing the sides of a hut.”

Round the back Andrew invites me into his homespun pub, the ‘Crab and Winkle’, where a crowd gathers once a month to play traditional Suffolk music and songs.

It may be quiet in here today, but Andrew is a well-known singer /songwriter, so I can only imagine the foot-tapping fun they have on a busy night. As we leave, he

picks up a sepia photo of a man holding a bunch of rabbits, standing next to a donkey cart. “My grandfather was the local rabbit catcher, and one of the little lads in the back is my father.” It’s clear that Andrew has a real affinity with this traditional way of life, and good old-fashioned values are important to him.

Born and bred in Hacheston he never wanders far, only travelling by horse-drawn wagon to camp in a field at Cransford every year, and I can’t help but envy this gentler pace of life. Perhaps it is time for all of us to slow down a little, savouring precious moments away from our hectic schedules. And the realisation dawns on me: I know exactly what I need.

Why a shepherd’s hut of course!

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out & about

July

June 6th Family Picnic and Summer Games FramSoc event at Framlingham College 6pm 7th-8th Suffolk Open Studios Venues across Suffolk over four consecutive weekends.

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13th Live Music ‘Straight From the Horse’s Mouth’ Country, punk, blues & beards Sweffling White Horse

www.suffolkopenstudios.org

14th Family Fun Day High Lodge Leisure Centre 11am-3.30pm

8th Annual charity skittles competition Rendham White Horse 2pm

Wickham Market Extravaganza Wickham Market Town Centre 10am onwards

12th Free Hearing Tests Framlingham Surgery

14th-15th Cratfield Open Weekend with open gardens 11am–5pm

20th Neil Diamond Tribute Night Ufford Park 7:30pm 21st Summer Solstice Celebrate with ‘Rum Ol’ Buoys And A Girl’ Sweffling White Horse 27th Free open evening The Lanman Museum Framlingham Castle 6-8pm 29th Hog roast with live music Dennington Queen 2pm onwards

4th-6th Pettafiesta Laffitts Hall in Pettaugh Maverick Festival of Americana Easton Farm Park 5th Soul by the Sea Aldeburgh seafront 5:30pm onwards Fathers & Sons Julian & Jiaxin Lloyd Webber and the Phoenix Singers – Framlingham College 7.30pm 13th Glemham Hall & Willow Farm Saxtead Open Gardens 2-5pm

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August 19th-20th Framlingham Horse Show Castle Meadow 19th Cinema Paradiso Little Lightning The Barn 7:30pm 20th Mildred Pierce Little Lightning The Barn 1:30pm

2nd-3rd Suffolk Fun Festival Easton Farm Park 4th-10th Framlingham Tennis Tournament Framlingham College 9th Party by the Pond Castle Inn, Fram 12:00-10.15pm

28th-31st Festival of Golf Thorpeness Golf Club

9th-10th Clash of Knights Framlingham Castle 10am-5pm Organised by English Heritage

28th-1st August Myths & Legends Framlingham Castle.

10am-5pm Organised by English Heritage

11th-15th Awesome Archaeology Framlingham Castle 10am-5pm Organised by English Heritage

16th The Thomas Crown Affair Little Lightning The Barn 7:30pm

24th-25th Courtly Combat Framlingham Castle 10am-5pm Organised by English Heritage

17th Up (Screamer event for children) Little Lightning The Barn 1:30pm

26th-29th Medieval Games Galore Framlingham Castle 10am-5pm Organised by English Heritage

18th-22nd Sword School Framlingham Castle 10am-5pm Organised by English Heritage 23rd-24th Beer Festival with live music and real ales Rendham White Horse

31st Framlingham 10k Run and Family Fun Run 11am Organised by Framlingham Flyers

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Framlingham Horse Show 2014

Saturday July 19th 2014

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Framlingham Classes for Suffolk Horses, ridden and in-hand light horses, ponies, carriage driving and show jumping ● Variety of Stalls ● Trade Stands ● Refreshments

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Handbags & gladrags

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When I see a pair of shoes that make me talk out loud, I know that I will really struggle not to buy them. It is a ‘falling in love’ moment. I will think about the shoes whenever I have time (and even when I don’t), long to see them, feel them and wear them.

Yes, I know I can live without them, but I don’t want to.

I absolutely adore heels. It is the glamour and outright sex appeal of a pair of fabulous heels that makes me go weak at the knees.

And quite frankly I feel that this summer I am spoilt for choice; wedges, block heels, platforms, they all make it possible to walk several inches taller without losing one’s balance and, if you can cope, the stiletto is always a winner.

Bold, colourful shoes are the rage right now and come in all shapes and heights. You can choose anything from flat pumps in gold or silver, to patent red, black or white high-heeled sandals. Ankle straps seem to be popular, but beware as they can make your lovely legs look shorter than they are.

A great pair of shoes can lift a well-loved outfit, and in the long run be more cost effective than buying something new for a special occasion. However, if you do succumb to buying heels that are a little too high, I recommend doing the housework in them as you will soon feel that they are not too high at all…after all practice (in heels) makes perfect!

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Summer living Look fabulous this summer with the latest fashions from Framlingham.

1. Pretty silk mix blouse Ruby Tyger £32 2. Canvas pumps Ruby Tyger £38

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3. Superdry t-shirt in a range of colours Bootiki £25.99 4. Summer straw bag range of sizes and colours Ruby Tyger £18 Stockists on page 56 9

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by Start rite similar from John Self £22 6. Fresh summer skirt

by Avoca Darcy B £99

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7. Summer shirt

by White Stuff Bootiki £35 8. Blue stretch trousers Impulse £29 9. Silver sandals Impulse £16 10.Hot summer watch

by Cannibal 9.2.5 £19.99

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Factor Up Don’t get caught red-faced this summer. Be prepared with a good selection of high factor suntan lotions, a stylish hat and a pair of quality shades.

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Available from Framlingham Pharmacy, prices from £9

The SPF Factor

Get a head start The combination of sun, sea and swimming pools can also spell disaster for your hair, so make sure you pack Aveda’s gorgeous sun-care range.

Available from Carley Hill Hair.

Fake Tanfastic Avoid standing out from the crowd with your lily white legs and treat yourself to a spray tan just before you go on holiday.

The Retreat offers a full body spray for £25 or legs only for £10

And, to top off the look how about some painted toes in the hottest colours this season.

Mini Pedicure £12 or the full hour’s treatment is £30.50

LDN Skins Prices from £16

OPI Pedicure Massage Cream £15.25

Aveda sun care after-sun hair masque from £15.20

Bronzed and Beautiful Beauty products that do more than one job are perfect for holidays.

Vichy Normaderm 3-in-1 Cleanser leaves skin feeling cleaned and soothed, whilst their award-winning Hydrating Care, offers continuous hydration for 24 hours.

Available from Framlingham Pharmacy, prices from £10.50

Finally enhance your sun-kissed look with Aveda’s petal essence face accents. Brush over cheek bones for a lovely subtle glow.

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Aveda sun care hair and body cleanser from £6.80

Did you know Aveda’s mineral tinted moisturiser is SPF15, allowing you to look great and be protected every day.

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SUFFOLK’S CROWNING GLORY Bow down to the splendour of Mary Tudor’s 16th century refuge.

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Keeper of the hearts

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Dating back to 1586, The Priory on the outskirts of Brandeston, has a wealth of stories to share, and also, as I discover, a few secrets as well.

It is a house that has always intrigued me: I used to work there as a teenager, back when it was a vineyard; leading winetasting tours around the winery, and selling countless pots of jam from the shop. In the evenings, after the guests had all gone home and we sat in the garden sampling the wines (all part of the job I assure you), I often wondered about its history, and why for instance it had such unusual heartshaped pendants hanging from every gable.

I had never been inside, and so, when Colin and Alison Molyneux kindly allowed me to visit, I couldn’t wait to take a look around.

Spread over the kitchen table are boxes of files documenting the history of The Priory, past and present: the original deeds with their wonderful elegant writing, photographs, letters, old sales catalogues, and typed fact sheets from local historian Wilda Woodland. “We think it is important to preserve as much knowledge of the house as we can. We are only its keepers after all.” It was built by Philip Stebbing, who also built The Old Hall at Kettleburgh, and members of his family lived at the house for nearly two hundred years.

The family remained influential for several generations, and the central isle of the church at Brandeston is paved with their epitaphs.

It is a gorgeous old house with some truly wonderful features; big open fireplaces, Jacobean panelling, beams bearing the leaf of the acanthus (the Tudor symbol 15

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for wealth), shuttered windows, and the original spiral staircase. On a low beam you can still see scorch marks where a candle sconce was used to light up the hall, and in the attic there are lines on the joists, scratched by carpenters so that the workmen would be able to match up the timbers. Peering out of a mullion window Alison points out the ornately carved gable ends, and also the wooden hearts that had intrigued me all those years ago. “They protect the house from evil spirits and keep it safe. We have restored and replaced quite a few over the years, just in case.”

Delving deeper into the boxes we come across some darker secrets. There are tales of smugglers, and Alison shows me a tiny window, tucked under the eaves, that was supposedly used to warn the gangs

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if The Revenue were afoot. And, post war, when a Sir Ronald Garvey was in residence, there are also whispers of a few ‘goings on’, and a dalliance with a girl from the village. With a house this old there are layers of history to unfold and Alison and Colin feel privileged to be part of the most recent. In their time here they have added a wonderful garden room that has breathed life and light into the house, and restored much of the original plasterwork, stripping the house right back to its bones, before applying a traditional plaster and an ochre limewash. “We were told to use goat hair in the plaster, but for the porch I nipped down and cut the end off the pony’s tail. This way we are now part of its history too.”

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about interiors 1 1. Lustreware mug Dix-Sept Antiques £15 2. Wooden kitchen sieves Carley’s Yard from £15 3. Wrought iron fireplace companion The Fireplace £84

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by Sophie Stocker-Colmer, available from Carley’s Yard £95 7. Brass and cut glasss lantern Richard Goodbrey Antiques £195 8. Cranberry about carafe interiors £3.50 Coloured glasses Richard Goodbrey Antiques from £7 9. Annie Sloan paint Carley’s Yard £19 a litre 10. Pretty cushion Catherine Haddon Interiors £26.50 11. Jacobean wooden fruit platter The Old Mews Gallery £40 Stockists on page 56

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about town

Dress up to the Hilt

A Round of Applause

History in the Making

Sandy and Julian, co-founders of local business Scarlett & Mustard, recently discovered that they both had relatives who were wounded fighting in the same battalion of the Leicestershire Regiment – “the Tigers” – in the First World War. This story is the inspiration for The Colonel’s Poppy Seed Dressing, conceived in memory of their relatives, and indeed all those who have fought, been wounded or killed in defence of their country.

Congratulations to Neil and Kate of Cretingham Golf Club, celebrating 30 years in business, and also to Mark and Richard at the Round House Bed and Breakfast, in the heart of Framlingham, as the door’s now open for business.

If Framlingham is in your blood, then our Heritage Open Day on September 13th is for you! We have lots of events lined up, so come and uncover the incredible history of this wonderful town; with walks, talks, fun and frolics, there will be something for everyone! For more details, visit www.aboutfram.com or just come along to The Unitarian Church from 10am onwards.

For every bottle sold, they will donate £1 to The Royal British Legion.

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The White Horse on Well Close Square needs Summer Lovin’ as it is once again up for grabs, this time at a new nil premium ‘free of tie’ lease.

OIRO £20,000 p.a . exc VAT Visit www.everardcole.co.uk for more details.

The Official

FRAMLINGHAM TOWN GUIDE

by Framlingham Town Council

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We’re Talking Heads

Soho style cinema

as Carley Hill Hair launches a new apprenticeship scheme to encourage talent to an industry that, according to a recent survey, boasts “the happiest people in their work.” So, if you fancy a career in hair-dressing, pop in and see Adam, the proprietor and visionary behind this new concept, in the salon on the Market Hill.

We reckon there’ll be Eyes Wide Open when a new Soho style cinema opens its doors for the first time with a showing of Cinema Paradiso on the 19th July. With a continuous licensed bar and delicious two course meal included, it seems there’s plenty more in store from this new exciting venue, a traditional Suffolk barn, only a stone’s throw from town. www.littlelightning.net

Come Fly with us in the Framlingham 10K race on 31st August. Main race at 11.00am , with the family fun run at 11.05am. For more info and to enter online visit www.framflyers.org.uk

The Framlingham Guide Now out, this free, 52 page full colour guide is beautifully illustrated and packed with fab Fram stuff for all ages. If you don’t receive a copy through your letterbox, pop in to the library or the Town Council Office on Riverside.

Free for all at the Lanman Museum On Friday 27th June the museum, based inside Framlingham Castle is hosting a free open evening, allowing visitors to view its collection of local artefacts.

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THORPENESS HOTEL EVENTS LADY GAGA & AMY WINEHOUSE

Friday 4th July Stunning tribute to Lady Gaga and Amy Winehouse from this highly experienced singer/entertainment. not to be missed!

Tickets £20pp 7pm arrival at Thorpeness Country Club

S at u r d ay 2 7 t h S e p t e m b e r THE

‘Speakeasy’ Ball

Arrive at 7pm for a classic 1920s cocktail receptionfollowed by a delicious 3-course meal and live music from the Gary Grace band. Prize for the best 1920s costume on the night £50pp BOOK NOW

To book these events please call 01728 452176 or email events@thorpeness.co.uk. www.thorpenesscountryclub.co.uk

THORPENESS FESTIVAL OF GOLF Thorpeness' inaugural Festival of Golf takes place this July 28-31 with four days of golf competitions, clinics with Bill Ferguson and Frank Hill, Golf Trick Shots from Geoff Swain and evening entertainment. The festival culminates with a Gala dinner held at Thorpeness Country Club. £449pp for guests/visitors (inc. DBB, clinics and golf. Exc drinks) £179pp Guests without accommodation (inc. clinics, golf and the Gala dinner) Day tickets available To book your place please call 01728 454926 or email Proshop@thorpeness.co.uk

To book call our events team on 01728 452176 or email events@thorpeness.co.uk Thorpeness Golf Club & Hotel, Thorpeness, Aldeburgh, Suffolk IP16 4NH

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Blooming marvellous

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Nestled between fields of billowing oilseed rape and a working farm, Liz Mobbs and Alison Pinn are ploughing their own furrow for freshly-cut English flowers.

Suffolk Seasons Flower Farm has been running for just over a year, dreamed up

by Liz and Alison over cups of tea at the kitchen table and with a shared vision for a brighter, more colourful future. As we sit and chat, their enthusiasm and passion for what they have set out to achieve is obvious, as is their dedication and willingness to work hard. Growing flowers may sound like a fabulously romantic profession, conjuring images of sun-filled afternoons spent working in floppy straw hats and floral blouses, but the reality is hard work. There are early morning watering duties, back-breaking digging sessions, constant weeding, more digging,

as well as the delights of sweating it out in the poly tunnel – not quite as glamorous as you think!

The demand for old fashioned English flowers is on the increase and Liz and Alison have certainly got a clear understanding of where their future lies.

“We set out to grow the mix of flowers that you used to find in cottage gardens across the country, such as cornflowers, snap dragons, sweet peas, hydrangeas and traditional roses; the kind that fill your nose with a heady, sweet bouquet.” The majority are grown from seed, and they currently have the use of two acres, stolen from Liz’s husband’s family farm. But, as they talk 25

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excitedly about the new varieties they are planning to grow, it soon becomes apparent that they already have their eye on another strip of land, just beyond the dahlia beds.

“At the moment we supply flower shops, restaurants, such as the Fox and Goose at Fressingfield, and independent wedding florists, in particular Catherine Hill Flowers, who has been a great support, but the aim is to grow the floristry side of the business.” Both are talented florists and there is no minimum order, so whether you are looking for a simple hand-tied bouquet, or want armfuls of beautiful blooms, Liz and Alison are happy to help, and customers are welcome to visit the farm, by appointment only. Recently they have seen an increase in DIY wedding flowers, where brides request buckets of stems to be delivered freshly

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cut the day before ready for friends and family to decorate the church. “This works really well as quite often we will then end up arranging the more complicated bridal bouquet, corsages and buttonholes.”

They have a natural style, the flowers tumbling over each other in a soft riot of colour. It is just the country look I had at my own wedding, and I can’t help but smile as I am lost momentarily in the memory.

Liz and Alison have created a business out of something that they love and enjoy and clearly have a talent for. They offer an approachable, friendly and flexible service, perfectly captured in their motto, ‘We sow, grow, provide and create’.

Sowing the seeds Visit us during Cratfield Open Gardens 14-15th June T: 01986 798911 E: suffolkseasons@btinternet.com www.suffolkseasonsflowerfarm.co.uk

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Phoenixsingers Andrew Cantrill: Conductor

Julian Lloyd Webber introducing

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Cello

Photo: Simon Fowler

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Melanie Bigden: Accompanist Andrew Cantrill: Harpsichord Kingfisher Ensemble

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concert sponsors

a concert of music by William Lloyd Webber in his centenary year, JS and CPE Bach for choir and cello Julian Lloyd Webber will talk on his father’s life and music

Saturday 5th July 2014

7.30 pm Framlingham College

Tickets: £15.00 (£7.50 for under 18s), includes interval drinks, available from Hall Farm Butchers, 25, Market Hill, Framlingham, William Glasse william@glasse.org.uk, 07802 597071, and choir members, also at the door. Charity no. 1076549

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about design

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Julia Bostock

Beyond the sea glass

Dominic Whiten

JB

about design

Do you find it hard to resist picking up a shiny white pebble, a pretty shell, or some softly shaped sea glass whilst wandering along the beach? Promising yourself that you will have it polished you tuck it away in a safe place, only to find it months later, dull, dusty and forgotten. Well Fiona Petheram of Drift keeps her promises, and has turned her collection of sea glass into delicate pieces of jewellery.

Fiona has always had an interest in design, citing Gerald Benney, the renowned silversmith, as one of her heroes, and in London she ran her own PR company, with clients such as Country Living and The White Company. “We used to go to the design exhibitions and I found myself drawn to the jewellery section, fascinated by the new designs and emerging techniques.” So in 2007, when Fiona unexpectedly found herself living in

Tarifa on the Costa de la Luz of Spain, it was no surprise that she started experimenting with her own designs.

“There was a really creative crowd living out there at the time: textile artists, interior designers, photographers, all types of artistic people and this culture motivated me to set up Drift.”

In her workshop tucked away at the top of an old Suffolk Longhouse, an amazing array of glass is scattered across the desk.

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“I have always collected sea glass and have bags of it; treasures from my time spent holidaying on the Isles of Scilly, Spain, and now from the shores of Suffolk.” Tumbled to smooth any rough edges, there is a wonderful luminosity to the glass, and the range of colours is beautiful; delicate greens, the palest of blues, milky whites, and those with just the subtlest hint of pink. “I love to think about the history of each piece. Is it just a few years old, a wine or beer bottle tossed into the sea at a summer BBQ? Or did it start life as a Victorian perfume bottle, or perhaps an old apothecary bottle that once belonged to a ship’s medicine chest?”

stones and pretty charms to make a range of necklaces, earrings and bracelets. It is all made by hand, the glass drilled under water to stop it from getting too hot and fracturing, and each piece is unique. She also takes commissions, designing bespoke jewellery with the sea glass that people have brought back from holiday.

From this myriad of possibilities, Fiona takes inspiration for her jewellery, carefully selecting pieces for their shape and colour and combining them with semi-precious

Get my Drift

I pick up a lovely aqua piece of glass and hold it up to the light. It is the colour of tropical seas over sand, soft and cool to the touch. Could this have once graced the dressing table of a duchess I wonder? I like to think so, and am already planning a trip to the coast to see if I can start my very own sea glass collection. www.driftjewellery.com Also available at Collen and Clare in Southwold and Aldeburgh, and Vanil in Woodbridge.

DW

JB

JB

DW

about design

MOAT FARM FLOWERS

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about gardens

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about gardens

A time to reap As we all know, it is often hardest for the gardener to relax in the garden without finding something that needs doing, but now is the time to enjoy the fruits of your labour invested earlier in the year. As the evenings lengthen, and the summer sun warms the air, the garden is the place to be after a busy day. Let it stimulate the senses and draw you in unashamedly, and allow time to admire your work.

vine, dice, making sure not to lose any of the juices, and pop into a bowl with a finely chopped clove of garlic. Warm a good glug of good olive oil until it just starts to smoke, and pour over the tomatoes immediately.

Throw in the fresh basil, although any summer herbs from the garden will do, and add a twist of salt and pepper. Serve with pasta or hunks of rustic bread and enjoy with friends al fresco!

If you have planted tomatoes and basil, try this simplest of dishes which brings together these two perfect partners.

Simply take a handful of the ripest tomatoes, ideally just picked from the

‘What is this life if, full of care, We have no time to stand and stare.

No time to stand beneath the boughs And stare as long as sheep or cows.’ William Henry Davies

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about gardens

A time to sow You may well have sown herbs, salad crops, peas and French beans earlier in the year, but to ensure a constant supply, continue to sow every two to three weeks, so these can be enjoyed right through to the early autumn. In June, plant outdoor tomatoes, and from June to August take every opportunity to take cuttings of plants such as pelargonium, fuchsia, philadelphus, cistus and escallonia to plant later in the year. Encourage gardening friends to do the same so that you can swap. If the unpredictable British climate leaves you lacking late summer colour, take advantage of the wide range of late summer flowering

Tales from the potting shed

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June Sow salad crops every 2-3 weeks; Put straw or matting around strawberries; Pinch out sideshoots from tomato plants; Thin out direct sowings of hardy annuals; Cut back oriental poppies if you don’t want them to self-seed.

and foliage plants on offer at your local garden nursery, ideal for filling in gaps and replacing finished blooms. Remember to raise the cutting height on lawnmowers and mow less frequently during any prolonged dry spells, and come August, stop applying high-nitrogen summer lawn feed, and come the end of the month, start using an autumn feed.

‘No two gardens are the same.

No two days are the same in one garden.’ Hugh Johnson

July Prune deciduous shrubs such as jasmine and philadelphus after flowering; Dead head summer flowering plants; Make sure the garden is well watered in dry periods; Hoe weeds.

August Prolong seasonal container displays by feeding regularly; Sow spring cabbages and leafy greens; Dead head roses; Prune rambling roses that flower on previous season’s growth; Finish pruning evergreen and deciduous hedges.

Stunning Snape Maltings Shops & Galleries CafĂŠ, Tea Shop & village pub Historic buildings Farmers Market River trips & walks Vintage Fairs Exhibitions & Workshops Open every day from 10am www.snapemaltings.co.uk t: 01728 688 303

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M: 07813 250488 T: 01728 724101 Saxtead Bottom Farm Saxtead Bottom Framlingham IP13 9QS www.saxteadriding.co.uk

Charnwood Milling Co Ltd

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Feeds for all animals From alpacas to zebras!

Saxtead Rd, Framlingham IP13 9PT T 01728 622300 E feeds@charnwood-milling.co.uk www.charnwoodmilling.co.uk

NEW! NEW EW!! our Barn Bar n Cafe Cafe f is is now open from 8.30am until 5.30pm every day.

Kings of Suffolk, probably the best countryy a! clothing and equestrian store in East Anglia!

SITUATED JUST OFF THE A12 AT WOODBRIDGE WITH PLENTY OF PARKING. NG.

Open Mon – Sat 9.30 – 5pm - Grange Barn, Hasketon, nr Woodbridge IP13 6HN N T 01473 738237 | E sales@kingsofsuffolk.co.uk | www.kingsofsuffolk.co.uk

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Special Offers at Castle Vets 1st June to 31st July

50% off neutering 40% off dentals FREE microchipping for your dog from Dogs Trust Make an appointment today

Pots & Planters

Decorative Wires

Floral Cupcakes

Glass Decorations

When you do, don't forget to ask about our Healthy Pet Club.

Castle Veterinary Group Pepperwash Lane Off Saxtead Road Framlingham Suffolk IP13 9PT T 01728 723480 www.castlevetgroup.com

Charger Plates

Organza Fabrics

Baskets

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about food

The icing on the cake

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about food

For many of us the sound of a chair being dragged across the kitchen floor brings back fond memories of learning to cook as a child: carefully measuring out the tablespoons of flour; cracking the eggs and watching as their golden yolks slip into the bowl, and then of course the eagerly anticipated licking of the spoon. For Sarah Ashley-Cowan it was also the start of a life-long passion for baking and the inspiration for her business, Kitty’s Cakes.

Sarah has been a semi-professional baker for over thirty years. “I always enjoyed doing my children’s birthday cakes, but it was only when friends starting putting in requests for a ‘Thomas the Tank Engine’ or ‘Little Mermaid’ cake that I realised not everyone loved baking as much as I did.”

Her first venture, called ‘Crafty Cakes & Party Puddings’, was based in London

and she soon built a reputation for clever artistry and skilful decoration, receiving commissions from several large companies, including NatWest Bank. After moving to Suffolk in 1994, Sarah worked with various catering companies, but it was not until she was asked to manage Kitty’s Café that she returned to her first love, baking, and Kitty’s Cakes was born.

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As we enter the kitchen, the warm, comforting smell of fresh baking welcomes us, and on the work top, trays of perfectly risen cupcakes and a gorgeously rich velvet layer cake are waiting to be decorated.

Shelves are stacked with every shape and size of cake tin imaginable, and jars of cake decorations jostle for position with bags of marshmallows and the stained pots of food dye. It is enough to bring out the artistic streak in anyone, but Sarah has it in her blood. “My mother was a member of the Royal Academy. She used to paint these vast expansive oils. I followed in her footsteps and went to Art College, but my work has always been more intricate.”

The detail and work that goes into her cakes is extraordinary. “I love a challenge.

I did a mounted stag’s head which was great fun, and I also created a model of a mini; I even fixed little LED lights 40

into the headlights.” Cats, dogs, horses, superheroes, gardens: whatever your theme, Sarah will find a way of creating a beautiful cake for the occasion.

Over the past seven years, the business has flourished, and for this reason, at the end of May Sarah is giving up the café and moving to larger premises in Earl Soham.

“I will miss the hustle and bustle of the café, but I am looking forward to managing my own workload.” At that moment a lady arrives to collect her cake. The big white box is carefully carried downstairs and put on the table so she can take a look inside.

As I turn, I see a little girl slide off her seat and walk over to take a peek. As she peers over the side of the box her eyes widen and she silently mouths the word ‘wow’.

Sarah smiles, “That’s what makes it all worthwhile.” www.kittyscakes.co.uk

The Railway on Station Road Framlingham Locally sourced food, live music, sunny beer garden and a warm welcome always guaranteed.

9 Station Road • Framlingham IP13 9EA • 01728 724760 Open everyday from midday until late www.therailwayframlingham.co.uk

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One of the oldest pubs in Suffolk in a beautiful village setting. Chef Louise handcrafts the seasonal menu using locally sourced ingredients. Stewart serves a selection of local ales and an expanding array of single malt whiskys.

Lovely beer garden with village church backdrop.

Water bowls and biscuits provided for friendly dogs!

The Street, Pettistree, Nr Wickham Market, Suffolk IP13 0HP

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A private venue for your special occasion

Bespoke dining, drinks parties, informal buffets, weddings The home of Peter Harrison’s Seasonal Dinners.

A series of imaginative and stylish dinners using the best local, seasonal ingredients in a fabulous setting.

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www.brickkilnbarn.com 07730 313277 01728 660181

Common Room Café

TO SAVOUR Artisan Baked Breads New Sourdough Range

TO GO Quality Coffees, Teas, Breakfasts, Cakes Snacks, Lunches, Sandwiches Sunday Roast Available for private parties Free Wi-Fi & Fully Licensed Opening Times Monday - Saturday: 8am - 5pm Sunday: 9am - 4pm 22 Bridge Street Framlingham | T: 01728 768238 www.thecommonroomfram.com

Handmade Sandwiches & Single Origin Honey & Harvey Coffee Savoury & Sweet Hot and Cold Pastries

TO ORDER Picnics and Parties Wholesale to Pubs, Shops, Restaurants throughout East Anglia

TO CONTACT

Visit us on Bridge St, Framlingham Mon - Friday 7.30am - 3.30pm Sat 8.00am - 3.00pm T : 01728 723526 | www.eastcoastbakery.co.uk

What better way to spend lazy summer days than with friends over a drink or two on our lovely terrace...

Come along to our summer BBQ with laid back live music on June 29th from 2pm

Dennington Queen Tel 01728 638241

TheDenningtonQueen www.thedenningtonqueen.co.uk

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about taste

Tantalize your tastebuds...

Tasty tipples...

Tempting...

Try something new...

Top Tipple Domaine St Amant Viognier Faint liquorice and honey on the nose, a clean palate and a touch of sherry oak on the finish.

Moreish. £10.50

Cheeky Tipple Maison Saturnin Rose Salmon pink, dry but with a hint of berries and spice. £7 Both Framlingham Wine Shop

Potted smoked east coast mackerel served with Suffolk beetroot chutney and melba toast Whole dressed Aldeburgh crab and Harwich lobster

With a state of the art cookery school newly opened at Kenton Hall, just outside Framlingham, how about taking up a new skill, such as butchery? Courses are now run regularly and range from ‘Afternoon Tea’ to ‘Vegetarian Cookery’, and almost everything in-between.

Healthy Tipple Raspberry Cordial, Norfolk Cordials.

Beautifully sharp and floral, with the taste of freshly picked raspberries. Add sparkles for maximum effect! £4.59 Leos Deli 44

These two scrummy dishes feature on the menu at the the new seafood grill and restaurant at The Brudenell, and are the inspiration of Head Chef James Barber, who has a veritable passion for using the very best ingredients that he can find.

Flavoured with fresh lime juice, lemongrass, root ginger and fresh coriander, the delicious new ham at Emmett’s of Peasenhall is perfect for summer dining. Serve with a crisp salad, good bread and a chilled white wine.

about taste

If your diet is getting you down, Framlingham based nutritionist Fiona Mealing has devised a new course just for you.

Eat Great, Feel Great starts on 12th June 6.30pm at Framlingham Physiotherapy Centre.

Easton White Horse launches its very own app!

View menus, book tables, get the latest on music nights, and be amongst the first to hear about any offers. Download from the App Store, and a free drink will be made available at the pub.

Time for beer...

Time out treats...

Festivals. Here’s a selection.

DJ wines will be opening its doors for English Wine Week, Fri 30th May to Sun 1st June.

Cellar Doors open 11am-4pm, with free wine and liqueur tasting and escorted tours of the winery, as well as delicious platters or strawberries and cream to purchase on the day.

The Station Who can resist Mike’s Hog Roast & wood-fired pizza?

19 ales, 4 ciders, and live music.

17th-20th July White Horse Sibton Lovely garden, great food and plenty of beers to choose from. Live Music.

6th-8th June and 1st-3rd August

White Horse, Rendham 14 great bitters, ales and cyder and fabulous live music over the weekend.

23rd-24th August

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As we have our very own barbecue expert right here in Framlingham, with summer coming along we thought it was time we asked Chris at The Cook Shop for one of his favourite recipes.

Once the staple diet of Rednecks worldwide, seeing Beer Can Chicken prepared is a great talking point at any barbecue worth its salt!

If using a charcoal barbecue, arrange two zones of charcoal either side of a drip tray filled with water, and add a few wood chips to the charcoal. Put the grill over the coals and drip-tray and close the lid. If using a gas BBQ switch it on and then bring the temperature up to about 190C.

Make a rub of paprika, black pepper and chilli powder, and apply all over the bird.

Open a small can of beer and dispose of the contents wisely! Slide the chicken, cavity first onto the can. Adjust so that you produce a tripod with the can and the chicken legs, in effect creating a vertical roaster. Place the chicken carefully on the indirect heat of the barbecue and replace lid. Cook for about 1Ÿ to 1ž hours, or until internal temperature of the thickest part of the thigh reaches 77C. Once cooked, let the bird rest for about 10mins then discard the beer can. Serve.

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Stocking a wide range of wine, beer and spirits from around the world to suit all budgets. Regular tastings Friday evenings & Saturday afternoons.

Open 7 days a week till late. 28 Station Road, Framlingham. IP13 9ED 01728 720723 follow us on @framwineshop, like us on

OPEN Mon-Fri 9.30am - 5pm Sat 9.30am - 4.30pm (Closed Weds) FREE PARKING FOR CUSTOMERS

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Refresh

Discover the real flavours of Suffolk

Espresso Bar with speciality tea and coffee all day brunch & freshly made meals with local ingredients

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Visit us just off the A12, Darsham, Suffolk IP17 3QR Opening hours: 7am - 7pm daily including Sunday

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Outdoor play area for youngsters Free wi-fi

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Competition!

The aboutfram team is thrilled to have teamed up with Heathcote and Hare to offer you the chance to win an award-winning three course meal* for twenty, worth up to £1400, at Bruisyard Hall, a fabulous five star venue situated just outside Framlingham.

David Newstead, Heathcote and Hare’s executive chef, trained at London’s Dorchester Hotel, before going on to work in Germany, Riyadh, Antigua and at various high profile venues in Moscow, before finally returning to London.

Now at the head of one of the finest catering companies in East Anglia, his food and service are of the highest quality, so you can be sure that the occasion will be a unique and memorable evening, one to cherish for years to come.

For your chance to win this fantastic prize, simply answer this question correctly: Where did David Newstead train as a chef?

Send your answers to prize@aboutfram.com.

The competition closes at 23.59 on Sunday 31st August 2014.

For further information see www.heathcoteandhare.com Terms and conditions Dinner to be taken Mon-Thurs, subject to availability. *three course meal – alcohol not included. aboutfram will automatically add your email address to its own database for marketing purposes. Your email address will not be shared with any other companies apart from Heathcote and Hare. Please indicate in your email if you do not wish to be contacted by either aboutfram or Heathcote and Hare and we will delete your email address from our records.

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MY GENERATION Looking after the precious things in life My Generation is a personalised investment and estate planning service, specifically tailored to meet the needs of those nearing or already retired from working life. For those considering the advantages of an experienced wealth manager, we will cater for all your personal investment needs over the long term.

Persell Ewart & Co Financial Management Senior Partner Practice of St. James’s Place Wealth Management

Suffolk House, 12 Market Place, Saxmundham, Suffolk, IP17 1AG

Tel: 01728 605991 Email: peter.ewart@sjpp.co.uk Web: www.persellewart.co.uk

The Partner Practice represents only St. James’s Place Wealth Management plc (which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority) for the purpose of advising solely on the Group’s wealth management products and services, more details of which are set out on the Group’s website www.sjp.co.uk/products.

The title `Partner Practice’ is the marketing term used to describe St. James’s Place representatives.

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Framlingham Travel Our Knowledge is your Peace of Mind

To make your dreams come true call us now 01728 724836 Email framlinghamtravel@vsmail.co.uk Visit www.framlinghamtravel.com

archway carpets Johnathon Girling, owner of CPW locksmiths, is resident in Framlingham and, as a master locksmith with over 35

Excellent customer service & product knowledge Family owned & operated for over 30 years In-home selection service & FREE estimates Flooring options for homes & businesses

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years’ experience, is able to provide the following services for both domestic and commercial premises.

• Supply and installation of Digital Locks and Access Control Systems • Sale, servicing and installation of both new & used safes • Key-cutting facilities

Our shop in Ipswich has the largest selection of different locks in this area, enabling us to provide them for all wooden and PVC doors and windows.

So, if you want a local locksmith who cuts the mustard, call us or pop in to our Ipswich shop today.

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Catherine Haddon INTERIORS

• Made To Measure Curtains • Bespoke Curtain Poles • Soft Furnishings • Bed Linens • Beautiful finishing touches

Open : Thurs & Fri 10am – 4pm Sat 10am – 3pm Above The Fireplace Shop, Crown and Anchor Lane, Framlingham.

T 07821 988 886 www.catherinehaddon.co.uk

Callendar’s Florist Nearly new baby & children's clothes • Nursery Equipment Maternity Wear • Toys, Games, Books, DVDs & Videos Cafe serving Paddy & Scott's coffee • Homemade Cakes & Ice-creams The Village Green, Dennington, Nr Framlingham, Woodbridge, Suffolk IP13 8AD Tel: 01728 638800

Flowers

for all occasions 7 Bridge Street, Framlingham. IP13 9AJ T: 01728 723764 www.framlinghamflorist.co.uk

Peter Hall Flooring A Name you can Trust

Established 1959 and providing a first-class fitting service to clients in East Suffolk Countrycare cares for all your fencing needs and much more!

Fencing installed • Tree and woodland management • Charcoal produced • Firewood supplied We also make charcoal from wood sourced locally from sustainable woodland across Suffolk!

Call Andrew on 01728 747474

ALAN ROSS REMOVALS & STORAGE Full & part packing services available.

Experienced in moving pianos & fine antiques.

Packaging materials supplied.

“Don’t risk doing it yourself...let us take the strain!”  01728 668900 /  sales@alanrossremovals.co.uk www.alanrossremovals.co.uk Units 1 & 2, Station Works, Main Rd, Darsham

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Come and visit us for a wide range of carpets, vinyls & more to suit every taste & budget

34 High St, Wickham Market, IP13 0QS www.peterhallflooring.com | 01728 746416

Fram DIY Fram DIY & Building Supplies Ltd Everything for DIY & Trade Open 6 days per week Free Delivery

Tel 01728 723505 | Fax 01728 724022 Station Rd, Framlingham IP13 9EA

THE WHITE HORSE RENDHAM FREEHOUSE

A traditional village pub serving food, Suffolk ales, wines and cyders.

For live music, events and special evenings check our website www.whitehorserendham.co.uk on the B1119 between Framlingham and Saxmundham Telephone 01728 663497

The Sweffling g

White Horse

“Like a very slow beer festival of local ales”

200 year old traditional alehouse ~ Gravity-fed local cask ales served via a tap room door ~ Traditional pub games including Bar Billiards, Darts & ringing the Bull

A beautiful Victorian Townhouse within walking distance of the historic town of Framlingham

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round & about

Still waters run deep Locally known as the Five Bridges, this circular walk from Brandeston is truly delightful. It is only just over a mile long, but the scenery is as pretty as you could hope for, winding down and over the River Deben, along farmland, meadows and wooded paths.

The start of the walk is where the Cretingham road meets the Brandeston low road, just by the small triangle, and there is room to park a couple of cars. The night we choose is one of those warm early summer’s evenings, when the golden light of the sun gives everything that magical glow and it feels good to be out. We set off along an avenue of lime trees and, stopping to listen, can hear the buzz of hundreds of bees, busy collecting nectar. The track leads down into the Deben valley, and we soon come to the first of the five bridges. A shallow ford looks the perfect spot to roll up your trousers and have a paddle, but tonight just the dogs wade in.

We then emerge into sunlight, and a field of barley, just on ear, ripples in the gentle

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breeze. At that moment, a tawny owl silently glides into the wood behind; a rare sight this early in the evening. After a while we come to a gateway and turning right, head up along the side of the field. The path is narrower here, and the cool frothy heads of cow parsley brush our arms, while the dogs have to bound through the longer grass, and in the distance, we just catch a glimpse of the church and Brandeston School.

Through a gap in the hedge a small bridge opens out into one of the most picturesque meadows you can imagine. We just stand for a moment and take in the view. The meadow rolls gently down towards the river, buttercups nod in the sun, and you feel that this is a scene that has remained

unchanged for hundreds of years. At the bottom, a bridge takes us back across the river, and here the water is deep and still.

The path then leads though the trees and over two smaller bridges, before coming out at the side of the school’s grounds.

Turning right at the top we wander back along the road, passing both the school and the church. The graveyard looks serene bathed in the evening sun, and we decide that this wouldn’t be a bad place to end your days. After this reflection, a short detour to the left brings us to the Queens Head, and a half pint of cold cyder is just the ticket, before rounding up the dogs and heading home.

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Bootiki 4b Market Hill Framlingham. IP13 9AB T: 01728 727481 www.bootikiboutique.co.uk Darcy B Hill House, 13 Market Hill Framlingham. IP13 9AN T: 01728 720052 www.darcy-b.com Ruby Tyger No 1 The Mews, Market Hill Framlingham. IP13 9AN T: 01728 724470 www.rubytyger.co.uk 9:2:5 by Sarah Cole Market Hill, Framlingham. IP13 9AN T: 01728 723353 Impulse Fashion Market Hill, Framlingham. IP13 9AN T: 01728 724969

Carley Hill Hair 29 Market Hill Framlingham. IP13 9AN T: 01728 621068 www.carleyhill.co.uk Framlingham Pharmacy 32 Market Hill Framlingham. IP13 9AY T: 01728 723477 www.cooperspharmacy framlingham.co.uk The Retreat 12-14 Well Close Square Framlingham. IP13 9DU T: 01728 723445 www.theretreatfram.co.uk

Framlingham Wine Shop 28 Station Road, Framlingham T: 01728 720723 www.theframwineshop.co.uk Leo’s Deli 17 Market Hill, Framlingham. IP13 9AN T: 01728 724059 www.leosdel.co.uk The Food Hub at Kenton Hall Kenton Hall Estate, Debenham. IP14 6JU www.kentonhallestate.co.uk Emmetts of Peasenhall The Street, Peasenhall. IP17 2HJ T: 01728 660250 www.emmettsham.co.uk Nutrition Link T: 01728 720736 www.nutritionlink.co.uk Easton White Horse The Street, Easton. IP13 0ED T: 01728 746456 www.eastonwhitehorse.co.uk The Station Station Road, Framlingham. IP13 9EE T: 01728 723455 www.thestationframlingham.com Sibton White Horse Halesworth Road, Sibton. IP17 2JJ T: 01728 660337 www.sibtonwhitehorseinn.co.uk White Horse Rendham Rendham. IP17 2AF T: 01728 663497 www.whitehorserendham.co.uk DJ Wines The Winery, Monk Soham. IP13 7EN T: 07882 649833 www.dj-wines.com

Photography credits Dominic Whiten www.coastalcreative photography.co.uk Julia Bostock www.juliabostock.com Rufus Owen www.rufusowen.com

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about interiors Carley’s Yard 25 Fore Street Framlingham. IP13 9DY T: 01728 724427 www.carleysyard.co.uk Dix-Sept Antiques 17 Station Road, Framlingham. IP13 9EA T: 01728 621505 www.dixsept.co.uk Richard Goodbrey Antiques 29 Double Street, Framlingham.

IP13 9BN T: 01728 621191 Catherine Haddon Interiors The Old Works, Crown and Anchor Lane, Framlingham. IP13 9BL T: 07821 988886 www.catherinehaddon.co.uk The Fireplace The Old Works, Crown and Anchor Lane, Framlingham. IP13 9BL T: 01728 621212 www.fireplaceframlingham.co.uk

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Box sash windows in French grey

Perfectly crafted timber windows and doors See our extensive range of high performance timber windows and doors at our NEW Woodbridge showroom Notcutts Garden Centre, Ipswich Road, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12 4AF. 01394 386666 Showrooms also at Bury St Edmunds 8 Fornham Business Court, Hall Farm, Bury Drift Fornham St Martin, Suffolk IP31 1SL. 01284 760222 Ingatestone The Old Forge, 53 High Street, Ingatestone Essex CM4 0AT. 01277 350950

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