KL Magazine February 2014 by KL Magazine

ISSN 2044–7965

ISSUE 41 FEBRUARY 2014 PRICELESS

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he Stone Hall at Houghton Hall is a magnificent sculptural achievement, a 40foot cube packed with external architectural details – stone walls, pedimented doorcases, sculptural reliefs, deep galleries, niches and false windows. The effect (thanks to the Scottish architect and writer Colen Campbell) is quite magnificent, but it’s a little odd for an interior – essentially, it’s a very early example of bringing the outside in! Houghton Hall is one of the most important houses of its time, and it’s also one of the most intriguing. You can read about the hall’s fascinating history on page 16 of this month’s magazine. Of course, February is the time when our thoughts turn to romance – and with that in mind you’ll find our guide to everything wedding-related (starting on page 61) particularly fascinating, even if you’re not planning on tying the knot this year. Some of the facts and figures are truly amazing, and it’s good to see that the number of people getting married is on the increase. We’ve been lucky enough to meet two remarkable people this month in the form of Simon Bailey and Jenny Boyd. Simon is the new Chief Constable of Norfolk, and he shares his views on where the local police service is at the moment (and where it goes from here) on page 20. Meanwhile, Jenny Boyd (the sister of 1960s model Pattie Boyd) has written a compelling book that taps into the creative thinking of some of the greatest rock stars of all time. You can find out more on page 44. Enjoy the magazine – and Happy Valentine’s Day! KL MAGAZINE KLmagazine February 2014

Contents 7-13

WHAT’S ON This month’s diary of forthcoming events

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THE KING’S LYNN FESTIVAL The conclusion of the winter programme

THE STORY OF HOUGHTON HALL The amazing story of a local treasure

THE BIG INTERVIEW With Chief Constable Simon Bailey

THEN & NOW The changing face of the local area

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28-30 A LOCAL HAVEN FOR WILDLIFE KL magazine visits Holme Reserve 33

PETS Help and advice with local vet Alex Dallas

34-36 RULING THE ROOST... The humble chicken makes a great pet 38-42 FASHION The latest looks from the local boutiques 44-46 ROCK & ROLL & CREATIVITY The secrets of success with Jenny Boyd 51-58 FOOD AND DRINK Recipes, reviews and recommendations 61-74 WEDDINGS BY NUMBERS... All the big day’s facts and ﬁgures 76-78 EXPLORER Ringstead, Docking and Sedgeford 80-82 RESTORATION OF LANGHAM DOME The project is cleared for take oﬀ! 84-86 TOP OF THE GOLFING WORLD... With local golf prodigy Luke Johnson 89

MY KL The page made by KL magazine readers

CROSS CURRENTS Canon Chris Ivory’s look at local life

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Fri 21 – Sat 22 Feb RICHARD ALSTON DANCE COMPANY World class contemporary dance £5.50 - £19.50

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February

25 YEARS AGO: On the 6th February 1989, 21-year-old Chris Gueﬀroy became the very last person to be shot while trying to escape over the Berlin Wall.

Saturday 1st FEBRUARY FARMERS’ MARKET Creake Abbey, North Creake, Fakenham (9.30am-1pm) Creake Abbey’s ﬁrst Farmers’ Market of 2014 takes place with around 54 of the region’s very best food and drink producers. Come and discover a feast of outstanding fresh seasonal produce including meat, vegetables and fruit, cakes, tray bakes, dairy produce, artisan beer, apple juice, artisan breads, morning goods, puddings, pies, tarts (sweet and savoury), olives and prepared meals (all made with the ﬁnest local ingredients). The Café and Food Hall at Creake Abbey will be open, with bookings for lunch taken from 1.30pm. Outside the Food Hall the Café team will also be serving hot food to keep you warm. For further details, see www.creakeabbey.co.uk.

February half-term LAMBING SEASON Church Farm, Stow Bardolph Discover the special, undercover “maternity ward” where you can see all the newborn lambs with their mums, as well as the bottle-fed lambs, who are always glad of some fuss and attention. There’s also a Scavenger Hunt in the woodland trail through Church Wood, so pop on your wellies and see what you can ﬁnd! For more details and times, call 01366 382162.

Wednesday 19th WOODLAND COPPICING FAMILY DAY Oxburgh Hall, Oxborough PE33 9PS (10am-12noon) Bring the family and have a go at coppicing – the traditional way of managing Oxburgh’s sustainable woodland. You can also ﬁnd out how to indentify trees, how to use tools, and how to work together to care for this important habitat. In the future, you’ll be able to watch the new shoots develop and see how much the local wildlife appreciates the improvements you’ve made! This is a free event, but you will need to pre-book by calling 01366 328258.

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Wednesday 5th SEARCHING FOR SUGAR MAN (15) Guildhall, King’s Lynn Arts Centre (7.30pm) Malik Bendjelloul’s remarkable documentary details the efforts of two Cape Town fans (Stephen ‘Sugar’ Segerman and Craig Bartholomew Strydom) to discover whether the rumoured death of American musician Sixto Rodriguez (above) was true – and, if he was still alive, to discover what had become of him. The music of Rodriguez was hugely popular in South Africa at the time (in the late 1990s) but very little was known about him there. The film won the 2013 BAFTA for Best Documentary and 2013 Oscar for Best Documentary Feature. Tickets (£6.50) are available from the Box Office on 01553 764864 or on the door at the Arts Centre from 7pm on the night.

Tuesday 18th MONSTER MAMMOTHS & DEADLY DINOSAURS Lynn Museum, King’s Lynn (11am-2pm) Find out about the deadly creatures which roamed the earth millions of years ago. Handle real fossils and see a real mammoth’s tooth. Create your own mini mammoth and dinosaur to take home with you. Price £1.50 per person, £1 members (includes Museum admission). For more details, call 01553 775001 or visit the website at www.museums.norfolk.gov.uk/Visit_Us/Lynn_Museum

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Tuesday 4th to Friday 28th Sunday 23rd SPECIAL FASHION OPEN DAY Cindy’s, 108 Bridge Road Sutton Bridge (10am-4pm) Join Cindy’s for a glass of bubbly and a chance to view the new season collection of fabulous occasion wear. Come and ﬁnd your perfect outﬁt at this special event. A model will be present throughout the day. For more details, telephone 01406 350961.

ON THE EVE OF... Corn Hall Gallery, Diss (11am-4pm - Free admission) A fascinating exhibition of photographs by Diss-based photographer Lucy Kayne with accompanying poetry by Laura Fernandez-Kayne and Sheila Smith. The exhibition is the result of a year-long project focusing on the objects which people discard, and is an amazing look at how one person’s junk is another person’s treasure.

Friday 14th and Saturday 15th VALENTINE’S DINNER Legacy Duke’s Head Hotel, Tuesday Market Place, King’s Lynn For the true romantics out there, here’s the ideal Valentine’s Day experience – with a suitably themed (and specially-prepared) dinner at the Legacy Dukes Head Hotel in King’s Lynn. Enjoy three fantastic courses for only £29.95 per person, which includes a glass of ﬁzz and a gift. Since it’s a special occasion, there’s also the opportunity to make the most of the night and stay in one of the hotel’s standard double rooms for £119 – including the three-course Valentine’s dinner and a full English breakfast. For more details and bookings, please contact the hotel’s reception desk on 01553 774996.

Dates throughout February and March: the Spring Season at Westacre Theatre PRIVATE LIVES Friday 14th February (7.30pm) | Tickets £25 (including refreshments) The Spring season gets oﬀ to a romantic start this month as Westacre Theatre hosts a special screening of Noël Coward’s Private Lives (captured live from a performance of the hit West End production) starring Anna Chancellor and Toby Stephens. THE OPEN COUPLE Friday 21st, Saturday 22nd and Friday 28th February (8pm) Saturday 1st March (8pm) | Tickets £12 Westacre Theatre Company performs in the satirical and farcical black comedy The Open Couple by Dario Fo – an energetic and hilarious production about the ups and downs of marriage.

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TWO Friday 7th, Saturday 8th, Friday 14th and Saturday 15th March (7.30pm) | Tickets £16 The company stages a production of the moving, dramatic and funny play Two by Jim Cartwright. The play sees the Landlord and Lady, regulars and irregulars of a Northern pub expertly brought to life by just two actors. ANOTHER WORLD OF SONG Sunday 9th March (10.30am–4.30pm) | Tickets £30 Chris Rowbury presents another of his popular singing workshops QUARTET Friday 21st and Saturday 22nd March (7.30pm) | Tickets £16 Another two opportunities to enjoy Ronald Harwood’s brilliant and hugely-popular Quartet. Westacre Theatre, River Road, Westacre PE32 1UD BOX OFFICE: 01760 755800 WEBSITE: www.westacretheatre.com

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PICTURES: KARI HERBERT (opposite) / NASA.GOV

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ABOVE: The stark natural beauty of Greenland was a very early home to writer, photographer and traveller Kari Herbert (opposite)

Blizzards, Beethoven and the Berkeley Trio... The King’s Lynn Festival isn’t just for summer. The prestigious event’s winter programme comes to a typically star-studded conclusion over the next couple of months.

or more than 60 years, the King’s Lynn Festival has been attracting world-class names (in addition to up and coming artists) from the worlds of music, arts, entertainment and culture to the area. Most people consider the Festival to be an exclusively summer event, but you’ll be surprised (and pleased) to learn that the organisers also have a vibrant winter programme, that comes to a close over the next couple of months. Next month, the King’s Lynn Festival (in association with the Royal Geographical Society) will be presenting a talk by acclaimed author,

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photographer and speaker Kari Herbert. The daughter of pioneering polar explorer Sir Wally Herbert, Kari will be offering a fascinating insight into the lives of some of the world’s most famous polar explorers through the eyes of the women who inspired them to achieve great things. And she certainly knows what she’s talking about. Kari first started travelling at the age of only ten months when her father took his wife and the infant Kari to live with a tribe of Inuit for over two years on a remote island off the coast of Northwest Greenland – which explains why her first language was Inuktun.

At the age of four, Kari accompanied her parents on a journey that took them (in a caravan) through winter blizzards to spend time with the Sami of Lapland. She has continued to travel extensively ever since, and (following a stint as a fashion stylist for Japanese rock bands) became a highly-respected travel writer and photographer. Kari is also the founder and Managing Director of Polarworld, the independent publisher that specialises in producing books about the polar regions. Kari’s talk – entitled Heart of the Hero – takes place on Tuesday 18th March (7.30pm) at the King’s Lynn Arts Centre. Tickets are £10 (£8 for under

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18s and for Royal Geographic Society and IBG members). Meanwhile, the Festival’s winter programme continues this month with a concert by Korean-born British violinist Joo Yeon Sir, accompanied by Irina Andrievsky on piano. Joo Yeon Sir is a major prize winner of several national and international competitions and has performed as recitalist, chamber musician and soloist with orchestras at various venues including St. James’ Palace (in the presence of HRH Prince of Wales), the Wigmore Hall and the London Arts Club. When she was only 16, Joo Yeon became the Overall Grand Prix Laureate at the Nedyalka Simeonova International Violin Competition in Bulgaria and she was the youngest ﬁnalist at the 2008 Windsor Festival International String Competition (where she came second). Joo Yeon is also a critically-acclaimed composer, winning the 2005 BBC/The Guardian Young Composer of the Year Award (when she was only 14) for her composition ‘Conﬂict in Time’. The concert, which features music from Beethoven, Brahms, Franck and Ravel, takes place on Friday 7th February (7.30pm) at the King’s Lynn Arts Centre. Tickets are £13 (50% discount for under 18s). Finally, the King’s Lynn Festival’s winter programme comes to a close in April with a concert by the hugelypopular Berkeley Ensemble Trio. Formed by members of the Southbank Sinfonia, the Ensemble takes its name from father and son Sir Lennox and Michael Berkeley and champions unusual British music alongside the standard chamber music repertoire. The Berkeley Ensemble regularly brings together leading young musicians from London to give recitals across the UK and they’ve recently performed in the Lincoln Performing Arts Centre concert series and at the Stratford upon Avon Festival. Their programme for King’s Lynn will include music from Beethoven, Brahms and Max Bruch. The concert takes place on Friday 4th April (7.30pm) at the King’s Lynn Arts Centre. Tickets are £13 (50% discount for under 18s). For full details of the winter programme and details of how to book your tickets, visit the King’s Lynn Festival website at www.kingslynnfestival.org.uk

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nce again the King’s Lynn Corn Exchange bring a highly acclaimed show from the West End to King’s Lynn. Following the successes of Blood Brothers, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat and Buddy, Dreamboats and Petticoats is the next instalment of top-quality musical entertainment to hit the town. Inspired by the seven smash-hit multimillion selling albums of the same name, the West End sell-out sensation Dreamboats and Petticoats features some of the greatest hits of the Rock ‘n’ Roll era. This fantastic whirl around the jukebox of one of the most dynamic musical decades continues to delight and entertain audiences around the country, and the tour visits King’s Lynn next month from Monday 17th to Saturday 22nd March. The show is set in 1961, and emotions run high as young musicians Norman and Bobby compete to win a national songwriting competition – and (more importantly!) the attentions of the gorgeous Sue. But when Bobby discovers that shy Laura is no slouch on the piano, love, and rock ‘n’ roll fame beckon... The show features classic tracks from Roy Orbison, The Shadows, Eddie Cochran, Billy Fury, and many more, including Let’s Dance, To Know Him Is To Love Him, Shaking All Over, Bobby’s Girl, Little Town Flirt, Only Sixteen, Runaround Sue, Happy Birthday Sweet 16, Let It Be Me, The Great Pretender, C’mon Everybody, Let’s Twist Again – and many more hits from music’s golden era! In Dreamboats and Petticoats, the songs live forever! Dreamboats and Petticoats is presented by Bill Kenwright and Laurie Mansﬁeld in association with Universal Music. Monday 17th – Saturday 22nd March.

For full details, times, and to book tickets, please visit the website or call the box oﬃce (you’ll ﬁnd the details opposite).

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A taste of truly epic opera...

AIDA King’s Lynn Corn Exchange Tuesday 15th April | 7.30pm The grandest of all Ellen Kent’s operas returns to the UK – and comes to King’s Lynn – with this presentation by Opera & Ballet International of her amazing production of Verdi’s hugelypopular 1871 opera Aida. Ellen Kent’s stunning, traditional production of this magnificent story of war, jealousy and revenge charts the doomed love of the beautiful slave girl Aida and the Egyptian hero Radames, which unfolds against stunning sets inspired by the Valley of the Kings. Spectacular ballet sequences, unforgettable arias (including the classic Triumphal March) and incredible pyrotechnics that include a magnificent wall of fire – Aida has never looked or sounded so good! The production is directed by Ellen Kent and features the celebrated Chisinau National Opera and National Philharmonic, with a selection of international guest soloists. Note: Aida is sung in Italian with English surtitles. Running time is just over three hours, including 2 intervals.

PEPPA PIG’S BIG SPLASH King’s Lynn Corn Exchange Wednesday 12th March | 1pm and 4.30pm Thursday 13th March | 10am and 1pm Featuring super cute puppets, the popular little pig trots back to the stage following the recent successes of Peppa Pig’s Party and Peppa Pig’s Treasure Hunt. Come and join Peppa and her friends for another all-singing, all-dancing adventure full of songs and games – and muddy puddles! The nursery roof is leaking, and Peppa and her friends need to ﬁx it. Quickly! As they set up a fete to raise money for the repairs, they’ll need all your help to make sure everything goes smoothly. Join Peppa, George, Mummy and Daddy Pig as they have fun putting up bunting, running stalls and organising a great day out. There’s even an amazing Champion Puddle Jumping competition judged by Mr Potato!

Coming soon to the King’s Lynn Corn Exchange! Saturday Night Bee Gees Saturday 1st March (7.3 0pm) Giselle Moscow Ballet La Cla ssique Sunday 2nd March (5p m) 51 Shades of Maggie Thursday 6th March (7.3 0pm)

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The family home that was built by history... Completed 280 years ago and home to Britainâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first prime minister, Houghton Hall was built to make a statement. Still a family home today, it continues to impress, amaze and delight its visitors.

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hen you first see Houghton Hall you can’t help thinking that this is a house fit for a king – and you’d be very nearly right. The stately home, surrounded by some 1,000 acres of parkland in West Norfolk, was built by Robert Walpole – the man generally accepted as Britain’s very first Prime Minister. It’s often overlooked that he’s also the longest serving Prime Minister in British history (and is likely to remain so), his premiership lasting for 21 years from 1721-1742. Almost 300 years later, it’s difficult to imagine just how powerful and influential Robert Walpole was – but the house he built more than makes up for it. Every inch of it speaks volumes for the sheer status of the man. Before they even owned a house at Houghton, the Walpole family could look back on an illustrious history – a member had fought alongside Richard the Lionheart at the seige of Acre in 1191, which is why the family coat of arms incorprates a Saracen’s head. By the time the family came to Houghton they were already an KLmagazine February 2014

important family, and by the 17th century they dominated the local political scene. Robert Walpole was born in 1676 (he was one of 17 children) and when his father and brother died he inherited a modest Restoration house and a medium-sized estate. By the early years of the 18th century he’d become a major ﬁgure in national politics and by the early 1720s, through hard work, political acumen and sheer determination he became the chief minister to the Hanoverian kings George I and George II. Needing a home to match his status, he then set about creating Houghton Hall. As you might imagine (and can still see for yourself today), no expense was spared. Walpole wanted the very best, and he was in a position to have it. Working on the exterior in 1722 were Lynn architect Henry Bell and the Scotsmen Colen Campbell and James Gibbs (who capped the end pavilions with octagonal domes), while William Kent (who also worked on Holkham Hall) designed the interiors and the walled garden. Inspired by the Italian Andrea Palladio, the huge exterior 17

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speaks of restrained elegance, while the the interiors of unrestrained opulence. Kent bought the most exotic furniture money could buy, creating a fitting setting for Walpole’s growing picture collection. Completed by 1734, the house has a rectangular main block consisting of a basement at ground level, with a principal floor, bedroom floor and attics above it. There are also two lower flanking wings joined to the main block by colonnades. The entrance was graced by a classical bust of Walpole (as a Roman) by the Flemish sculptor John Michael Rysbrack, and magnificent classical allusions can be found throughout the whole building. The house was surrounded by six miles of parkland where more than 1,000 fallow deer roamed (their descendants are still there today), while Kent also made a masterpiece of a five-acre walled garden. For twenty years Houghton Hall hosted the biggest and most powerful people in Georgian England – but all that opulence came at a cost. When Walpole fell from power in 1742, he left £40,000 worth of debts which were inherited by his grandson (after the early death of the latter's

father) in 1751. George Walpole was just 21 at the time and was far more interested in horses and greyhounds than he was in the fortunes of the estate. By the late 1770s he’d managed to double his grandfather’s debts – at which point the Empress of Russia, Catherine the Great, stepped in and bought Robert Walpole’s amazing collection of paintings for about £45,000. Somewhat typically, George named a greyhound (Tzarina) to mark the occasion. Strangely enough, it was probably the turning point for the future of Houghton Hall. George’s uncle, the novelist, diarist and art-lover Horace Walpole inherited the house in 1791, and being childless himself saved the estate, its furniture and its remaining treasures by leaving it to his relative by marriage, George Cholmondeley, the 4th Earl of Cholmondeley (who would become the ﬁrst Marquess of Cholmondeley in 1815.) It was still a diﬃcult time for Houghton (the Duke of Wellington passed on the opportunity to take on the estate in 1814) but its fortunes started to revive in the 1860s when Queen Victoria bought Sandringham for her son (the future Edward VII) and

his new bride Princess Alexandra. The couple’s popular shooting parties and other social gatherings energised the whole area. Houghton Hall has been beautifully and carefully preserved by the Cholmondeley family and it’s still their family home. The current owner, the 7th Marquess has undertaken a major restoration of the fabric of the house and the walled garden, in memory of his grandmother. Houghton is also home to the amazing collection of 20,000 model soldiers built up by the 6th Marquess of Cholmondeley (the collection was featured last year in KL magazine) in addition to an important collection of contemporary sculptures that can be discovered in the park and gardens. > HOUGHTON HALL is open from May 4th to October 19th on Wednesdays, Thursdays, Sundays and Bank Holiday Mondays. Gates open at 10.30am (the house itself opens at 11am) and last entries are 3.45pm. Tickets are £12.50 for the house and gardens (£4.50 for children) or £9 for the gardens only (£3 for children). For more details, call 01485 528569 or visit the website at www.houghtonhall.com.

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The Big Interview KL MAGAZINE: Could you give us a brief overview of Norfolk Constabulary? SIMON BAILEY: We serve a population of over 850,000 people, with diverse communities and a disparate geographical profile. Not only do we have one of the country’s largest coastal borders, we have a city universally known for its retail and cultural attractions, with millions of tourists each year, and vast rural areas in between. We have just over 1,550 police officers and 250 PCSOs, and about 900 members of police staff. On top of that we have about 250 Special Constables and 770 volunteers. I am accountable for a budget of £160 million and face significant challenges in light of the impending comprehensive spending review settlement through the Home Office to deliver policing with a much reduced budget. KL MAGAZINE: What does your role as Chief Constable actually entail? SIMON BAILEY: My primary role is to ensure the Police and Crime Plan is delivered. I’m held to account by the Police and Crime Commissioner for its delivery and I have to ensure we do our best to meet the challenge. As I’ve risen in the organisation to Chief Constable you soon realise that a successful Chief takes their people with them. It’s very much like conducting an orchestra, ensuring the complexities of each working part is in harmony with the other. Ultimately, the buck stops with me – but the experience of the last 27 years working as a police officer both nationally and locally will stand me in good stead to lead our service forward. I also hold a national portfolio through the Association of Chief Police Officers looking at Child Abuse Investigations.

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KL MAGAZINE: What are the biggest issues facing Norfolk Constabulary today? SIMON BAILEY: Undoubtedly the financial challenge is the single biggest issue facing policing at the moment. The business of policing is multifaceted and isn’t just about the visible uniform the public know and see. Following the Jimmy Savile case, there’s been a significant rise in reports to us of serious sexual abuse (both historical and contemporary) and as a result I’m investing a great deal into our Vulnerabilities Team so we can effectively respond and investigate every case, bringing people to justice for those acts which can only be described as despicable.

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KL MAGAZINE: What’s the most rewarding part of your job? SIMON BAILEY: Anything that we do where there’s a direct consequence in improving the quality of someone’s life is certainly the most rewarding part of the job. Let’s face it, for the most part coming into contact with the police usually happens during some of the darkest times of people’s lives – as victims of crime, perpetrators, witnesses, being involved in a collision on the roads, or indeed being called on by an officer warning of the risk of serious flooding, as was the case recently around our coastal region. By making our service first class, we can help make those difficult moments more bearable, and help turn people’s lives around for the better. KL MAGAZINE: What will you hope to achieve as Chief Constable? SIMON BAILEY: I would want my legacy to be that fewer young people enter the justice system, and to establish a first class police service on a radically-reducing budget, and for Norfolk Constabulary to be recognised as a market leader. KL MAGAZINE: What have you learned from your work? SIMON BAILEY: That the office of Chief Constable has a considerable impact on staff and members of the community. With the role comes a great deal of responsibility to ensure what I do is the right thing – and there’s a significant ethical imperative to do so. KL MAGAZINE: What do you like best about Norfolk? SIMON BAILEY: Without question, the people! I was born in Norfolk, I was schooled here, and aside from the years I spent seconded to the Regional and National Crime Squads in the 1990s and 2000s, as well as a stint in Northern Ireland, I’ve always lived here and worked for Norfolk Constabulary. The county is in my blood. Having started my career in King’s Lynn in 1986 as a Police Constable, I always regard the town as a second home to me, and I enjoy returning there as often as possible. KL MAGAZINE: In your free time, how do you like to relax? SIMON BAILEY: Walking – particularly on the North Norfolk coast. I have a favourite walk from Wells to Burnham Overy Staithe. KL MAGAZINE: Who’s your biggest inspiration? SIMON BAILEY: My Dad. He taught me a great deal of values which are still important to me to this day, and they guide me in the decisions I make and the actions I take. KL MAGAZINE: What’s the best piece of advice you’ve ever been given? SIMON BAILEY: Without being too clichéd, it’s to treat everyone the way you would want to be treated– and that if a job’s worth doing, it’s worth doing well! KL MAGAZINE: What was the last book you read? SIMON BAILEY: I’m currently reading a book by criminologists David Farrington and Brandon C Welsh called Saving Children From a Life Of Crime. KL MAGAZINE: Tell us something about yourself that would surprise people... SIMON BAILEY: I thoroughly enjoy listening to classical music, cooking and the odd bottle of good French wine. For a comprehensive look at the work of Norfolk Constabulary plus news, help and advice, and local information, see www.norfolk.police.uk

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building no longer exists. If you can shed any light on the matter, we’d love to hear from you. For more photographs of how things used to be in King’s Lynn and the surrounding area, contact Picture Norfolk – at the Norfolk Heritage Centre, Norfolk and Norwich Millennium Library, The Forum,

Millennium Plain, Norwich, Norfolk NR2 1AW. We’ll be bringing you another nostalgic look at West Norfolk next month. IN ASSOCIATION WITH

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ir conditioning, refrigeration, air source heat technology – they’re all great ideas and they can bring enormous benefits to both domestic and business users. But without sourcing the products carefully from a reputable company, you can have an invisible problem on your hands (or in your ears) in the form of noise pollution – especially in highly populated areas. At 4 Way Refrigeration Ltd, the product range speaks for itself – and though there’s a lot to talk about, it speaks very quietly. “Noise pollution can inflict stress, interrupt sleep, interfere with speech and can have a serious impact on productivity,” says Steve Simpson of 4 Way Refrigeration Ltd. “Most people don’t realise quite how much background noice they’re surrounded by all the time until it’s gone – but the difference is amazing.” In addition to being some of the most advanced products available today, the range of air conditioning, air source heating and refrigeration units from 4 Way Refrigeration Ltd is super efficient – and super quiet. And that’s a fact. For example, the entire range of Daikin Altherma products has recently been awarded the Quiet Mark from the Noise Abatement Society (NAS), and was the first heat pump range in the UK to receive this

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recognition. Similarly, Fujitsu’s air conditioning units have recently started reaping the beneﬁts of the newly-developed ‘Caliberturbo’ fan that has reduced operating noise by 16% – making them the quietest air conditioners currently available. “Our product range has been carefully selected to maximise the comfort levels and cost eﬃciencies for our customers,” says Steve. “But we also ensure the environmental impact of the units themselves is kept to a minimum. And that includes their noise levels.” It’s that kind of commitment to quality and customer service that led to 4 Way Refrigeration Ltd recently being selected to work on the new Co-operative supermarket

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Local Life

ABOVE: The natural beauty of Holme Dunes National Nature Reserve is internationally important for wildlife. The building in the distance opposite is the Norfolk Wildlife Trust’s Visitor Centre.

An enduring haven for wildlife at Holme Dunes Fortunately, the Norfolk Wildlife Trust’s reserve at Holme Dunes escaped the worst of last December’s storm surge, and it remains a safe and protected environment for important species...

ack in December, the Norfolk Wildlife Trust’s National Nature Reserve at Holme Dunes was in the ﬁring line of the worst storm surge in 60 years, and for Head Warden Gary Hibberd it was a worrying time for this important yet terribly fragile environment. “I’ve been here since 1989, and I’ve never seen anything like it,” he says. “On that day I was on the beach at low tide – it was around 2.30 in the afternoon – and realised I’d soon have to make some judgements on what we could realistically achieve to protect the site and its wildlife. When I returned an

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hour later the sea was already halfway up the beach – and there were still ﬁve hours to go until high tide. I think it was at that point we realised it was going to be quite an exceptional night.” Thankfully, and especially in light of the extensive damage caused all around the east coast that night, Gary’s worst fears failed to materialise. “We did lose a few pine trees,” he says, “so we should consider ourselves extremely fortunate. The Environment Agency had just ﬁnished working on the sea wall at Thornham, and without that the whole reserve would probably have been under four feet of water – and that would have been devastating

Local Life for us and our wildlife.” Holme Dunes was acquired by the Norfolk Wildlife Trust in 1965. A National Nature Reserve that forms part of the Norfolk Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, it covers over 281 hectares and comprises sand and mudflats, freshwater grazing marsh, reedbeds, thickets of sea buckthorn and Corsican pine woodland. This beautiful and varied site is internationally important for wildlife (especially birds), and Gary and his team manages the reserve to provide ideal conditions for the successful feeding and breeding of many kinds of wildfowl and wading birds. In the spring and summer, the shingle ridges on the beach are home to nesting little terns, ringed plovers and oystercatchers. Lapwings, redshank and many species of duck breed on the grazing marshes and the pools are often noisy with the calls of avocets and black-headed gulls. On the mud flats you’ll see waders such as grey plover, bar-tailed godwit and sanderling, birds that return to Holme in the late summer to spend the winter feeding on small worms and other creatures. NWT Holme Dunes is also particularly known for sightings of rare birds (especially during the spring and autumn) when migrating birds are blown off course by strong easterly winds. Scarcer birds include the wryneck and barred warbler – and very occasionally you’ll be rewarded by extremely rare sights such as Ruppell’s warbler. But the reserve isn’t just important for birds. The rare, secretive and endangered Natterjack toad breeds in the dune slacks, and they have strict protection under British and European law – so if you are fortunate enough to see one, you should resist the temptation to touch them. Thanks to the careful management of Gary and his team (which relies very heavily on voluntary help) and the sheer resilience of the natural environment, NWT Holme Dunes continues to be a beautiful haven for wildlife – and repays its visitors on every trip they make.

ABOVE: Looking across the Lavender Marsh towards Gore Point at Holme Dunes National Nature Reserve – the debris left by the storm surge in early December is clearly visible at the right and gives a good idea of the extent of the exceptional waters of that night.

NWT Holme Dunes is open every day of the year except Christmas Day. The visitor centre is open from 10am-5pm between Easter and October, and at weekends from November to March. All visitors must obtain a ticket to enter the reserve. Group visits are welcome but booking is essential. For more details, call 01485 525240 or visit the Norfolk Wildlife Trust at the website www.norfolkwildlifetrust.org.uk.

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Pets

AnimalMatters Our monthly look at the issues concerning you and your pets with Alex Dallas of the London Road Veterinary Centre...

Our way of saying thanks! In December we launched a discount scheme to benefit the workers in the NHS, entitling card holders to a 10% discount off everything (yes, everything). We’re indebted to these people for helping us and our families and this is our way of thanking them. So far the scheme has had good uptake with nursing staff, midwifes and paramedics all among the people joining up. If you’d like to take advantage of this offer and see your vet bills reduced by a tenth, then simply come into either the London Road or Hollies surgery with your NHS card – it’s as easy as that!

It may not just be age... W e often hear owners explain away their pet’s change of mobility or activity by saying “Of course, he’s getting old now...” However, there’s usually a very good reason for a pet slowing down or changing behaviour. For example, last month we had a lady come to us with her elderly cat. She’d been to another vet who agreed it was simply age that was making her cat lay around more and become less responsive. However, the lady was sure there might be some other explanation for the changes and therefore asked if there was something we could do that might help. Certainly on examination the cat did appear to be uncomfortable, with a pained look on its face – even just sitting on the table. We then had a good and frank discussion about what could be done fairly and reasonably to see what may be behind the cat’s change of vitality.

I took the cat in for a couple of hours to x-ray her spine, which she was happy to let us do, quietly lying on the x-ray table. From this we found severe arthritis aﬀecting the cat’s spine – and this was almost certainly the cause of the pain, explaining the changes of mobility and activity as well. With this knowledge (and after checking there were no other ailments) we started the cat on a simple medicine and within a week she was back on the windowsill, just as she used to be. She had begun grooming again, playing in the garden and even tried hunting! Stories like this make our work so worthwhile – seeing an animal restored to a happy, fulﬁlling life by simple noninvasive care. The most important part of the process is bringing your pet to us with the problem you’ve noticed and having that frank and open discussion about what you want done (or not done) and allowing us to improve your pets’ future wellbeing.

Your pets Thanks to ROSE SMITH of East Winch for this delightful photo of her cats Sonny and Sophie. They’re brother and sister, are only 11 months old, and (as you can see) they love cuddling up together! Don’t forget to keep sending me pictures of your pets to Animal Matters at KL magazine, 18 Tuesday Market Place, King’s Lynn, Norfolk PE30 1JW or you can e-mail them to editor@klmagazine.co.uk

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A fascinating animal – and a fabulous pet As many as 750,000 households in Britain currently keep chickens – and they’ll all tell you that the birds make rewarding and endlessly-fascinating pets. KL magazine finds out more...

ou’d be forgiven for not remembering much about Thursday December 29th, 2011. Other than Kim Jongun becoming the Supreme Leader of North Korea it was, as they say, a slow news day. But in one respect, it was a very important date. It was the day that an ex-battery hen called Liberty was rehomed by the British Hen Welfare Trust. Nothing particularly special there, you may think – but Liberty was, in fact, Britain’s very last battery hen. Her rehoming marked the end of an era as farmers

across the country made way (and invested some £400 million in the process) for a new enriched cage system, which came into eﬀect on January 1st 2012 in response to an EU Directive that abolished the barren (battery) cage system. Even though the old style battery cages are no longer used in the UK, about 20 million hens are still kept in colony cages and there’s still a huge amount of interest in the welfare of chickens. There’s no sign of any reduction in the numbers of people rehoming chickens and keeping them as

pets either. Omlet – a company that helped start the trend for urban hen ownership – recently said that sales of its plastic ‘Eglus’ had doubled in 12 months to about 16,000 a year. No oﬃcial statistics exist for how many chickens live in people’s back gardens or yards (DEFRA only monitors people who keep more than 50 birds), but it’s estimated there are well over 500,000 of them – compared to less than 50,000 ten years ago. “Since we launched in 2004 sales have doubled every year,” says

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Johannes Paul, one of the co-founders of Omlet. “Up until the 1950s it was very common and most households owned a few hens, but this virtually died out by the 1990s. “From sales of bird feed, we estimate that as many as 750,000 households currently own a chicken in Britain. More than anything else, it’s great fun. There’s instant gratification watching them pecking around your garden.” If you are interested in keeping chickens as pets, it’s important you consider if you have the time, resources, commitment, knowledge and facilities to care for them. For starters, anyone keeping 50 or more birds is required by DEFRA to register with the Great Britain Poultry Register in order to help the Animal Health and Veterinary Laboratories Agency get in touch in the event of any disease outbreaks. Even if you’re only planning on keeping a few chickens, it’s well worth registering anyway in order to receive any disease alerts and guidance. The RSPCA recommends that people keep at least three hens which get on well together, while cockerels shouldn’t be kept together unless they’ve grown up together. It’s essential to check with your local council as well before you go ahead, as cockerels can be considered a nuisance, especially as you are not allowed (by restricting their movement or access to facilities) to prevent the natural noise of them crowing. When introducing new chickens to the flock (or creating one from scratch) you should be wary of mixing chickens that are unfamiliar with each other or ones of very different body sizes, as this can result in bullying. You’ll need to house your chickens in a warm, dry and well-ventilated environment – the house (coop) and everything in it should be cleaned frequently and disinfected to remove parasites, and food and water should be available inside it. The floor should be covered with dry material such as wood shavings or straw to allow foraging and dustbathing (particularly important when it’s wet outside), and this needs to be topped-up or replaced when needed. As for space, you’ll need enough for the chickens to exercise, stretch their wings and carry out normal chicken behaviours. As a guide, roughly 12 square metres should be enough for 30 birds, although this depends on the size and numbers of chickens and the layout of facilities. You’ll need to provide perches

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Local Life

Domesticated chickens were bred by humans from Asian jungle fowl. Scientists have shown that mother hens display signs of empathy for their baby chicks. Chickens are able to remember and recognise over 100 individuals – they can also recognise humans. Like other birds and mammals, chickens experience REM sleep, which is associated with dreaming. Chickens have a very sophisticated social behaviour with a dominance hierarchy. This is where the term ‘pecking order’ comes from! (around 3 to 5 centimetres wide with rounded edges) that oﬀer enough space for all your chickens to comfortably roost at the same time, and there should be enough space between the perches for them to get up and down without injury. Egg laying hens need quiet, enclosed nest boxes that should be draught-free and lined with clean, dry and comfortable nesting material, while the entrance to the house should allow the chickens to pass through easily without having to crouch – more than one entrance helps avoid bullying and will encourage the use of the outdoor area. As for the outdoor area, you’ll need to keep the grass short as long strands can become trapped in the chickens’ digestive system. The area should be large enough to allow wet, muddy or barren areas to be sectioned oﬀ to recover and to minimise the risk of disease, while still allowing enough space for the chickens to roam on ‘good’ land. You’ll also need to provide overhead cover to give protection from the sun, bad weather and wild animals, and all the outdoor feed and water should be sheltered to keep it clean and dry. You should avoid attracting rodents and wild birds. So, your chickens have a safe and healthy environment – but now you have to keep them that way! The food should be suitable for the chickens’ age and breed, and the food dispensers need to be cleaned

regularly. Chickens need insoluble grit to help digestion (e.g. hard ﬂint grit), and oyster shell is a soluble grit which can provide extra calcium in their diet. Chickens also need constant access to clean and fresh water – and must be able to access water in icy weather. Many diﬀerent styles of drinkers are available, but make sure they’re designed to prevent young chicks (if you’re planning on having any) climbing in and drowning. If you do change the drinkers, the chickens should still be provided with some of the type they’re familiar with. Chickens do need regular worming (particularly if they’re kept in the same outdoor area for more than one month) and should also be checked regularly for lice and red mites – always contact a vet for health check-ups and if you’re concerned about the health and welfare of your chickens. Keeping chickens is enormously rewarding, and if you’re still interested then the following websites should help you get started.

You’ll ﬁnd excellent guides and plenty of information on keeping chickens as pets at www.petsathome.com and www.henkeeping.co.uk.

Chickens perform complex communications, and calls have specific meanings. They perform over 30 types of vocalisation, with meanings varying from calling youngsters and alarm calls to alerting others to the whereabouts of food. Chickens have different alarm calls for specific types of predators, which allow other chickens to know the type of threat they face and what sort of appropriate behaviour to perform. Chickens are able to comprehend that when an object is taken away and hidden from them, it still exists. Even young human children are unable to understand this. Hens are extremely affectionate and caring mothers. In early Christian writings, Jesus is said to have used the love of a hen for her brood to express God’s love for humans. In Ancient Rome, saying you were ‘raised by a hen’ was a compliment.

The British Hen Welfare Trust can be found at www.bhwt.org.uk.

Although chickens can’t taste sweetness in foods, they can detect salt, and most of them choose to avoid it.

For details on the Great Britain Poultry Register, see www.defra.gov.uk.

The chicken is the closest living relative to the Tyrannosaurus Rex.

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OPPOSITE: 1960s fashion model, clinical consultant and author Jenny Boyd at home (with Bindi) near Swaﬀham, and (above) with her sister Pattie, who was one of the 1960s most iconic models. Jenny herself enjoyed a successful modelling career (right).

Jenny Boyd and the secrets of creativity If anyone knows what it takes for the most famous rock stars to become successful, Jenny Boyd does. After all, she was there...

here are claims to fame and then there are claims to fame. Not many people have a top ten single written about them, but Jenny Boyd can make that claim (Donovan’s 1968 hit Jennifer Juniper was written about her). She was also a successful model in Carnaby Street when it was the fashion capital of the world, and was married to Mick Fleetwood (the co-founder and drummer of Fleetwood Mac) in the 1970s. Oh, and she’s been the sister-inlaw of both George Harrison and Eric Clapton. But it’s not fame per se that interests Jenny. It’s the process by which people become famous – and that elusive quality called creativity. It’s a fascinating subject, and is part of

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the attraction of her recently-published book It’s Not Only Rock ‘n’ Roll, which explores the psychological side of the creative process as seen through the eyes of 75 of the most famous musicians from the last few decades – including Eric Clapton, George Harrison, Keith Richards, Stevie Nicks and Joni Mitchell. What makes Jenny’s book unique is that she’s able to combine a personal rapport with the musicians themselves with a psychologist’s training and insight. Indeed, that’s how the book started in the ﬁrst place. Back in the 1980s, when Jenny was living in Los Angeles, she embarked on a psychology degree programme and was having trouble thinking of a subject for her PhD dissertation – until

Arts e substance and revelations that are garnered in this book are second to none. Speaking for myself, the journey Jenny took me on was an example of her innate skill to set a stage on which the story of the creative process can unfold. – Mick Fleetwood

someone mentioned the timehonoured adage that you should always write about what you know. “It seems so obvious now,” says Jenny, who divides her time today between homes near Swaﬀham and in London. “Most of my life had been spent with musicians and I was used to being part of the audience and feeling the exchange of energy between the musicians and the crowd. The music was fantastic and it was always so exciting to see creativity at work. I thought it would be interesting to look into the origins of that creativity.” Armed with a tape recorder and a set of questions, Jenny started interviewing the musicians she knew (some of whom were also members of her family) with a view to discovering just what it was that made them tick – and what made them rock. “It was an amazing and very instructive process,” she says, “as I witnessed one musician after another reveal their inner lives and motivations. What struck me most was that in contrast to the public image of the typical ‘rock star’ living a life of unbridled sex and drugs and rock and roll, all of these musicians – everyone I interviewed – displayed a remarkable degree of humility. They genuinely felt that they’d been given a gift. They approached the creative process with a genuine sense of reverence as they tapped into something that was greater than themselves.” What surprised Jenny was that all the world-famous artists she interviewed felt that they were by no means unique. “All the musicians strongly felt that all

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of us have that creative potential within us,” she says. “The crucial thing is the need to be true to yourself and follow your individual potential – wherever it leads and in whatever ﬁeld it may be. That’s your gift. That’s your purpose, and it’s so fulﬁlling because being creative makes you more of what you really are.” It’s impossible to avoid asking Jenny if the 1960s were really everything they’re often claimed to be. “I suppose they were,” she says, “but you have to remember that I was 17 at the time and life was very exciting. My sister was going out with one of the Beatles and I was a house model in Carnaby Street. Yes, it was a very special time for us. It was a lot of fun, but then life should always be exciting and fun when you’re that age – it doesn’t matter what year it is.” Jenny has no immediate plans for any future books, as her real interest lies in the act and process of creativity itself – and to end Jenny has recently been sharing her experiences and discoveries in a series of talks about the creative process, the interviews in her book and her life in the world of rock ‘n’ roll.

“It’s something I really love doing,” she says. “People ﬁnd it interesting and fun – and they ﬁnd it genuinely useful, showing them how to open the door to their own creativity. I’d love to do more of these sessions.” Jenny Boyd can be contacted via Liz Mallett at John Blake publishing on liz@blake.co.uk. It’s Not Only Rock ‘n’ Roll: Iconic Musicians Reveal the Source of their Creativity (£7.99) by Dr Jenny Boyd is available from all good bookshops and a Kindle version (£4.28) is also available from Amazon.

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ow is a perfect time to take a fresh look at the King’s Head, Letheringsett. This beautifully renovated and warmly welcoming Inn is under new ownership, with plenty of refreshing new ideas. For example, you can now stay in one of our four carefully-furnished bedrooms. All rooms are en-suite and each has been given a unique and individual look, with the emphasis on comfort and the feel of a private country house. Breakfast is served in the Shoot Room and guests can then relax by the fire, reading the papers before visiting Holt or exploring the wonders of the North Norfolk coast. Accompanying this new era in the life of the King’s Head is a fresh approach to our food, following the recent arrival of our new chef, Colin Abrahams (ex- Gunton Arms and Brudenell Hotel, Aldeburgh). Colin is a classically-trained chef of considerable experience and will ensure the food at the King’s Head is of the very highest quality. Chef prepares all food to order using fresh

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ingredients sourced from local farmers, fishermen and local traders. We’re also expanding on the function side, as Chef prepares a special Feasting Menu for a wide choice of fantastic tastes. We can cater for private parties of various sizes; the Shoot Room can accommodate up to 25 people and we have six weddings already this year, all of which are taking the entire building – we can easily host up to 100 people on this basis. We can also set aside the entire King’s Head for private parties – as very successfully achieved on New Year’s Eve. Please visit our website or contact our General Manager Daniel Hutchinson for any help with planning your stay or function.

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Chocolate & Cointreau Panna Cotta with Raspberry Coulis Recipe by Paul Hegeman | Photography by Jason Hamilton INGREDIENTS Preparation: 20 min Cooking: 60 min Serves: 8 Raspberry Coulis 500g raspberries (fresh or frozen) 50g sugar 160ml water 2tsp vanilla extract Panna Cotta 8 x 125ml ramekins Non stick baking spray 2 sheets gelatine 250ml milk 400ml fresh whipping cream 75g white sugar 150g dark chocolate, chopped 3tbsp Cointreau

METHOD For the raspberry coulis: 1 Remove two dozen of the nicest raspberries and set aside in the fridge. Place the remaining raspberries, sugar and water in a small saucepan and place over low/medium heat. Allow to simmer for 40 minutes. 2 Remove and strain through a ﬁne strainer (may require some forced straining using a spoon to push the liquid through). Discard the seeds and pulp, and allow the liquid to cool. 3 Once cool it should be a slightly thick sauce – feel free to add more water or sugar and return it to the heat if it’s not thick (or thin) enough. For the panna cotta: 1 Place the gelatine sheets in some water to soak for 5-6 minutes. 2 Place the sugar, milk and cream in a

small saucepan and heat slowly until the sugar is dissolved. Allow it to get quite hot but do not boil. Add the chocolate and simmer until melted completely, and then add the Cointreau. 3 Take the pot oﬀ the heat, add the Gelatine and stir through until it’s free of lumps. Lightly spray the inside of the ramekins with vegetable oil spray, and pour the mixture evenly into them. Cover and refrigerate for 2-3 hours or until set. Presentation: All the above can be done one to two days in advance, but when you’re ready to serve do the following. Run a paring knife carefully around the edge between the ramekin and the panna cotta to loosen it, and then turn the panna cotta out onto the serving plate. It may require a ﬂick of the wrist or some jiggling to get it out!

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Beauty and the Beef eef varies tremendously in taste and quality due to a number of factors including (but not limited to) the age, breed, diet, lifestyle, slaughter and processing of the animal, so it’s wise to choose and cook your meat carefully and to tailor the cut you buy to the dish you want to cook. Aberdeen Angus is probably the best-known quality breed of beef, but there are dozens of other breeds native to Britain – such as the Welsh Black, Highland, Lincoln Red, South Devon, Sussex and Hereford.

CHOOSING... Look for beef that’s firm to the touch. You should avoid wet, slimy meat and meat with a greenish-grey tinge and an ‘off’ smell. Always check the ‘use by’ dates on prepacked meat. Colour is often cited as a means of determining the quality of beef, but it can't be used as the main indicator. In general, meat that’s been matured traditionally will tend to be deep burgundy in colour, while meat that’s been vacuum-packed shortly after slaughter will retain a bright-red appearance (it can still be tender but may lack the flavour of traditionally dry-aged beef). Brown colouring indicates the meat’s been open to the air for too long. Most of 52

the meat sold in supermarkets will be vacuum-packed and is seldom dry-aged for any length of time. Butchers usually stock a greater variety of cuts than supermarkets and should be able to give advice on preparing and cooking, as well as telling you where (and from which breeds) their meat came from. You should also receive this level of detail from producers at farmers’ markets. For organically-raised beef (or beef from breeds noted for their succulent meat) you should be prepared to pay more. Regardless, buying the best quality beef you can afford is always worthwhile. STORING... Beef will keep for up to five days in the fridge, depending on how fresh it is when you buy it. Mince and offal are best eaten within two days, and although vacuumpacked meat will normally last even longer, check the use-by date to be sure. Quickly freezing beef reduces the chance of damage to the texture of the meat, but it should be used within six months. Defrost (loosely wrapped) in the fridge, allowing five hours per 450g (1lb). Never let the meat or the juices come into contact with other foods in the fridge. If you’ve cooked beef for eating later, cool

it as quickly as possible (within 90 minutes), cover and refrigerate – and eat within two days. Don’t place it hot into the fridge, which risks raising the temperature of other foods that need to be kept cold. THE PERFECT ROAST... The larger the joint, the better it is for a traditional British roast. Choose a joint from the back, ribs, fillet or sirloin. Leaving in the bone adds flavour, and bone is a good conductor of heat so the meat will cook more evenly with the bone in. However, a boned and rolled cut is easier to carve. A 2.5kg/5½lb joint of beef on the bone will feed six people generously. Preheat the oven to 190oC. For an extra flavoursome roast, sear the beef in a hot pan for about 10 minutes before roasting (if you don’t sear it first add an extra 10 minutes to the following cooking times). Then roast for 11 minutes per 450g/1lb for a rare roast, 14 minutes per 450g/1lb for medium and 16 minutes per 450g/1lb for well done. To be sure the meat is cooked you can use a meat thermometer – recommended temperatures for beef are 60oC (rare), 70oC (medium) and 80oC (well done). Baste the meat with the juices at least three times during cooking – and when it’s done, leave the roast to rest for at least 20 minutes. KLmagazine February 2014

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Rechiepe of t Month Lamb Rump with fine beans INGREDIENTS (Serves 2) 4 potatoes (Maris Piper or Maris Bard) 100g ﬁne beans (bunch) 6 spring onions (bunch) chopped Half a head of garlic 250g butter 150ml whipping cream 1 small glass red wine 8oz lamb rump (2 portions) 50g chive and parsley Salt and pepper to taste

METHOD For the mash: 1 Peel and quarter the potatoes, rinse with cold water, place on the heat and boil for 15 minutes. 2 When boiled, drain and dry, and then pass through a potato ricer. 3 Add 50g of the butter, salt and pepper to taste and 100ml of whipping cream and bring the ingredients together over the heat. 4 Sweat the chopped spring onions and parsley/chives in some butter and fold them into the mash. For the lamb: 1 Trim oﬀ excess fat and score the fat. Place in a hot frying pan that’s been

seasoned with fat side down and seal each side of the meat for two minutes. 2 Place in an oven at 180oC for about ﬁve minutes to cook. Remove and allow to rest for two minutes before slicing. 3 Add garlic and red wine to the frying pan and put back on the heat to deglaze. Add 10g of the butter and monté (thicken for jus). 4 Use the garlic to garnish. For the beans: 1 Top and tail the beans and place in boiling water for two minutes. 2 Strain and then place in a hot pan with seasoning and 5g butter. Allow to coat for approximately one minute before serving.

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RestaurantReview

Pete Ashford visits Swaﬀham’s Rasputin Restaurant

he minimalist décor may not be particularly opulent at the Rasputin Russian Restaurant and the steps up to the entrance are rather daunting, but once inside this restaurant – which takes its name from the mad monk of the Russian Revolution – the charming and warm welcome from Irina and Anton soon allays any initial concerns. Shown to our table by a window overlooking the ﬁne Swaﬀham Buttercross market square, we suddenly felt like extras from Doctor Zhivago –

superb Russian pancakes with ice cream and honey (as Michael W would have said, they were historic!) and a beautiful Pear and Sultana semolina cake. These were followed by some excellent Georgian Brandy and coffee. This is the only Russian restaurant in Norfolk, and is tucked away in the heart of Swaffham just waiting to be discovered. Parking is very convenient, and it’s also free after shopping hours. Anton and Irina are endeavouring to provide a different dining experience, and they’re succeeding admirably. I think the quality of the food does deserve a bolder setting, with pictures of Russian scenes and maybe a balalaika playing in the background, but it’s still possible to imagine you’re dining overlooking Red Square. Well, market square at least! The Rasptuin is a great restaurant (the prices will go down especially well with the proleteriat!) and offers a very different and thoroughly enjoyable dining experience.

especially when the starters of Blini and a shot of Vodka arrived! My wife had the soup of the day, which was a tasty chicken and noodles served with rye bread. Not being overly familiar with Russian cuisine we took our time in choosing a main course, and while perusing the menu I managed to demolish a most venerable glass of voluptuously-plummy Tamada Georgian Red, itself worthy of celebrating ‘perestroika’ all over again! If you do like exploring different wines, the selection at the Rasputin is both impressive and affordable. Back to the main event, I chose the Peter the Great Lamb, which comprised tender pieces of slowly cooked lamb in a rich rosemary and mint gravy. A dish truly fit for a czar! My wife decided on the Duck Stroganoff, cooked to an authentic and traditional Russian recipe. It included tender duck breasts, with mushrooms, onions and gherkins and was served FOOD SERVICE VALUE with Russian barley (a creamy mash alternative was available). The lovely dish was accompanied by marinated cherry THE RASPUTIN RUSSIAN RESTAURANT tomatoes, broccoli,and 22-23 Plowright Place, Swaffham PE37 7LQ mixed peppers. Tel: 01760 724725 After a sensible interlude Web: www.rasputin.org.uk the puddings arrived –

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uring a sunny midweek spot of retail therapy (always enjoyble in Holt!) in January we headed to the Number 10 Restaurant in Bakers & Larners, a venue we’d been meaning to sample for some time, having enjoyed visiting the store itself on many occasions! The restaurant – which is much larger than we’d expected – is elegantly decorated and has a very relaxing, peaceful atmosphere about it. There’s plenty of space so you don’t feel at all crowded – and we noticed there was even a spacious outside terrace for warmer days. Number 10 offers a full waitress service (which is always a wonderful touch) and we found all the staff particularly friendly and helpful and full of smiles. The restaurant has a comprehensive breakfast menu from 8.30-10.30am which we were pleased to see includes the fabulous sausages from HV Graves. But since we were too late for breakfast, we concentrated on the lunch choices. The extensive light lunch menu (11.30am-3pm) is complemented by the daily Specials Board, which on the day of our visit included a lovely-sounding Steak & Ale Pie. There’s also a great selection of hot and cold drinks and even a selection of wine by the glass – hardly surprising given Bakers & Larners’ famous wine department! I eventually decided on a slice of a superb-looking Coffee Sponge cake, while my friend chose to have a fruit scone with clotted cream and jam – and we shared a pot of tea for two. It may not sound like the biggest lunch in the world, but the food was absolutely fantastic. My friend’s scone was perfectly fresh and packed with fruit (it was also served with fresh strawberries) while my cake managed to be light and fluffy while still having an authentic taste of coffee. Number 10 comes very highly recommended as a thoroughly enjoyable lunch venue – especially as once you’ve finished you’ve got an enitre department store to discover right at hand!

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2 6 1 9 3 4 Weddings by numbers: all you need to know From the percentage of brides who make their own wedding dress to the most popular honeymoon destinations, here’s a veritable feast of facts and figures about getting married today...

wedding day should be the most important day of any couple’s life and something both partners should relish, so you shouldn’t let the planning put you oﬀ. Yes, it can be a pretty daunting prospect (especially as most of us have little or no experience of organising an event for dozens of guests) but you should be able to enjoy the journey as much as the day itself, so we’re here to help make the planning as enjoyable as possible. Over the following pages you’ll ﬁnd a wealth of local wedding suppliers and services to choose from – and all of them have the professional experience to make your wedding extra special.

You’re undoubtedly already aware of what needs to be done and the best order to do it in, so for a unique look at weddings and all the things that do need to be taken into consideration, we thought it would be interesting to look at the facts and figures of everything wedding-related – from a strictly numerical perspective. Some of the figures here will surprise you and some of them will inspire you, but we think you’ll find all of them fascinating. However much time you’ve got left until the big day, this is our guide to weddings by numbers. Enjoy – and we hope that your wedding is everything that you’ve wished for!

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The percentage of white wedding colour schemes in 2013. The most popular colour scheme was actually purple at 18%, closely followed by blue (16%) and pink (14%) – the least popular wedding colour schemes were yellow and brown at 2% each.

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The perfect length of the groom’s speech is about eight minutes.

The average dress size of the UK bride, 26% of whom are a size 10 (though none of them should be described as average!) The next most common dress sizes are 12 (20% of brides) and 14 (16% of brides).

Weeks before the big day when you need to be ﬁnalising your wedding gift list. It’s also the percentage of grooms who have a fake tan before their wedding.

The number of diﬀerent wedding cake stands available to hire (including cup cake towers, oﬀset stands and cake bases) at Celebration by Mother Krusty – the home of handmade celebration cakes. For more details, call King's Lynn on 01553 762583

The number of wedding marquees supplied by Litchambased Abacus Marquees in 2013. For a personal service and to make the most of your big day, call Abacus Marquees on 01328 701331 for more details.

30.9

The average age women in England and Wales get married. On average, men are slightly older (33.2) when they marry.

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The percentage of brides whose wedding dress was completely diﬀerent to the one they’d originally imagined wearing! Just over 20% of brides walked down the aisle in the dress they’d planned on from the start, while 22% admitted to looking for a dress without any preconceptions.

The number of weddings in 2013 that were given an extra special touch thanks to the expert ﬂoral designers at Scent with Love in Hunstanton. For more details, call 01485 535568.

Believe it or not, this is the percentage of brides and grooms who have a valid passport – the other 65% may want to change that fact before reading the next entry!

Choosing the ideal honeymoon Y ou’ll want your honeymoon to be the most memorable trip imaginable, so here are some tips for finding the perfect spot to celebrate your first days as husband and wife. e world is a very big place, but choosing somewhere to go for that special trip can be a lot of fun. Do you want to go to a city? Are you enchanted by the idea of a cruise? Or is hiking in the wilderness what you’re looking for? Consider the old honeymoon standbys of Bermuda, the Caribbean, Mexico, and Hawaii – but also spend some time thinking (together!) about places you’ve always wanted

to visit. London, perhaps, to see Buckingham Palace, or Japan, visiting the temples of Kyoto. ere are no hard-and-fast honeymoon rules. Whether you spend yours in a tent on the Appalachian Trail, cruising the Caribbean on a mega-ship, or taking it easy in a quaint little European beach town, you can wind up having the time of your life. If you’re having trouble deciding where to go, both of you should try writing down five dream destinations. Should one name show up on both lists, you’ll have a good place to start planning.

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The percentage of weddings that feature both ﬂower girls and page boys. Almost a quarter of weddings only have ﬂower girls, almost 10% have only page boys — and 28% have neither.

The percentage of marriages that take place in July, August and September – and also the percentage of couples who manage to stick to their original budget!

The number of bridal gowns currently on display (together with some really lovely ﬁnishing touches for the bride and her bridesmaids) at Unique Bride’s showroom at Castle Rising. For more details, call 01553 631500

The percentage of fathers who paid for their daughter’s wedding in the 1960s. In the 2000s, just 17% of fathers footed the bill.

The average length (in minutes) of the wedding speeches – traditionally they begin with the father of the bride, followed by the groom and ﬁnally the best man.

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Choosing a wedding fragrance W hen you embark on shopping for a wedding-day fragrance, it’s best to go in the afternoon when your sense of smell is at its peak. Firstly, you need to identify your fragrance type – are you ‘fresh’ (in which case you’ll be looking for fruity, floral scents) or ‘warm’ (preferring spicy musk scents)? Picking the right one will make your life a lot easier. Try not to be a follower. Body chemistry does have a significant eﬀect on the way a perfume smells, so what works for your best friend or your favorite celebrity may not work for you.

When you’re shopping, skip the blotting strips because you won’t know how a scent truly smells on your skin until it’s... well, on your skin! Aim the atomizer at pulse points like your wrists, neck, and décolletage. And limit yourself to two scents per shopping trip to avoid olfactory burnout. It’s essential you give it some time. Most perfumes take at least half an hour to dry. And until they do, you won’t be able to smell the top, middle, and base notes. So take a little walk before you finally commit to that wedding day fragrance.

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The percentage of brides who say their biggest wedding day worry was spilling a drink on their dress. Tripping down the aisle was foremost in 38% of brides’ minds, while 3% worried about guests deciding to wear white.

The percentage of brides who choose their own engagement ring – do the others trust the groom?

The amount (in £) men spend on wedding gifts – whilewomen are slightly more frugal, spending £40.

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The percentage of hen parties that take place in the UK (compared with 62% of stag nights). Strangely enough, it’s also the percentage of overseas hen parties that take place in Marbella.

The perecentage of marriage ceremonies in England and Wales during 2013 that were nonreligious (see the next entry). It’s also the percentage of women who continue to wear the same fragrance they wore on their wedding day.

The percentage of marriage ceremonies in England and Wales that took place in religious premises in 1961.

The percentage of brides who say ‘fun’ is one of the words they’d use to describe how they want their wedding to feel. 59% used the word ‘meaningful’ and 49% would use ‘elegant’ – some of the less popular words were ‘spiritual’ (6%), ‘royal’ (3%), ‘organic’ (6%) and ‘sustainable’ (3%). Only 31% used the word ‘unique’.

The average number of guests at a wedding. In the UK, 50% of brides set a limit of 100 guests. At the extremes, 4% of weddings have less than 25 guests and 3% have over 200.

The percentage of couples who currently cohabit prior to marrying.

The percentage of brides who buy their dress from a specialist wedding shop or designer. Nearly new dresses are worn by 8% of brides, while 3% make their own. 5% don’t actually wear a traditional wedding dress at all.

The percentage of brides who will take their husband’s surname once married. Only 3% of brides keep their own surname, while 7% of couples form a new doublebarreled one.

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Despite the best eﬀorts of modern designers, this is the percentage of brides who prefer a traditional long wedding dress – only 2% choose a short dress.

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The average cost (in £) of the bride’s shoes, which comes in just £1 cheaper than the average cost of her headdress and/or veil.

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Tips on organising a hen party I f you’re tasked with organising the hen party, remember to discuss who to invite with your bride – no one will want a prewedding fall-out because someone wasn’t included. Money always has a tendency to make things awkward, so whether you’re planning on £50 or £500 a head, make sure you set a budget before you start planning. Make a point of getting in touch with everyone one personally – even a quick e-mail can help make everyone feel included. It’s also a great way to get an idea of people’s budgets and anything they’re keen to include early on.

Try not to get too pushy. Yes, it’s a lot to organise, but no one likes being hassled. Instead, set deadlines for everyone to respond in advance – and if they don’t reply, then follow them up. It’s a good idea to include the bride in your planning. You don’t have to tell her everything and spoil all the surprises, but if you’re arranging a relaxing spa break it might be a good idea to make sure she’s not expecting a massive night out in London. Oh, and give yourself as much time as possible to organise the party – things do get booked up fast!

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The number of specialist wedding photographers in Norfolk currently listed on yell.com.

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The number of non-relgious wedding venues in Norfolk currently listed by the wedding planning website For Better For Worse.

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The average cost per person (in £) of a hen party in 2013. Stag nights tend to be very slightly cheaper at £153.

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The number of ladies’ wedding rings currently available on the website of Francis Wain Jewellers. To browse online visit www.franciswainjewellers.com or visit the stores at King’s Lynn or Dereham.

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The number of mothers of the bride (and guests) dressed at Elizabeth Darby boutique in Fakenham during 2013. For that special outﬁt, call 01328 855312.

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The number of years the Legacy Dukes Head Hotel in King’s Lynn has been looking after brides and grooms. For anyone planning a wedding this year please telephone 01553 774996 or send an e-mail to events@dukesheadhotel.com for more information.

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The number of grooms dressed by the hirewear department at Goddards in King’s Lynn during 2013. This year’s grooms should contact Goddards on 01553 772382 for more information on their hirewear services.

337 239 years of wedding dresses F rom 3rd May, the Victoria & Albert Museum will be holding a major exhibition tracing the development of the white wedding dress from 1775 – and its contemporary treatment by key fashion designers such as Charles Frederick Worth, Norman Hartnell, Charles James, John Galliano, Christian Lacroix, Vivienne Westwood and Vera Wang. On display will be the most romantic, glamorous and extravagant wedding dresses from the V&A’s superb collection and will include some important new acquisitions as

well as some fascinating loans – including the purple dress worn by Dita Von Teese for her 2005 marriage to Marilyn Manson and the outfits worn by Gwen Stefani and Gavin Rossdale on their wedding day in 2002. e exhibition (which is planned to run until March 2015) will highlight the histories of the dresses, revealing fascinating details about the lives of the wearers and oﬀering an intimate insight into their circumstances and fashion choices. It’s an essential visit for brides seeking inspiration. For details, see www.vam.ac.uk.

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The amount spent on ﬂowers by brides in East Anglia, which is an amazing 44% more than the national average of £520.

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The year (AD) in which Pope Nicholas I decreed that engagement rings were required of everyone intending to marry.

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decorations. The ﬁgure breaks down into an average £228 on wedding invitations, £197 on thank you cards, and £460 on wedding decorations.

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The year Queen Victoria started the Western world’s love of white wedding dresses (on 10th February to be exact). Before then, brides simply wore their best dress for the big day.

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The year Felix Mendelssohn wrote the ever-popular ‘Wedding March’ – it was ﬁrst used at a wedding ﬁve years later, when Dorothy Carew married Tom Daniel at St Peter’s Church, Tiverton on 2nd June, 1847. It didn’t become popular at weddings until it was selected by Victoria (the Princess Royal) for her marriage to Frederick William of Prussia in 1858.

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The number of weddings that took place in January last year. It was the least popular month for weddings, accounting for only 2% of them. The most popular month was August, which saw 36,562 weddings.

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Latest trends in wedding rings F or several years, it’s been very popular for brides to use their engagement ring as an all-in-one piece and dispense with a separate wedding ring. But that trend seems to be breaking and wedding rings are being seen more and more on the ring finger alongside the engagement ring. While the engagement ring is naturally priceless, adding a wedding band can create much more style and uniqueness. Another trend that’s become more popular over the last couple of years has been the transition back to yellow gold for wedding

rings. White gold and platinum have dominated bridal jewellery for a long time, but the move back to traditional yellow gold has been slowly gaining popularity. More men than ever are wearing wedding rings, and matching the ring to that worn by the bride proclaims a statement of dedicated unity. With the professional talents of most jewellers, almost any engagement ring can be used as inspiration to create a complementary ring for her and a matching wedding band for him. Just ask your local jeweller – they’ll be full of great ideas for you.

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s a symbol of a lifelong commitment, engagement and wedding rings have an enormous responsibility. They’re one of the most important purchases you’ll ever make, they need an individual sense of the married couple themselves, and they have to be loved for a lifetime. It’s something that comes naturally to Tim Clayton Jewellery in King’s Lynn, as they have almost 40 years experience in designing and crafting individually stunning and technically exquisite engagement and wedding rings. “The variety of rings we make for brides and grooms is truly enormous,” says Tim, “and is limited only by the customer’s imagination and budget. Whatever they have in mind – and some people have some amazing ideas – we’re conﬁdent we can create that for them.” Tim will work you, talking through your ideas whether they’re based on a certain

colour, a specific material or a particular style, and using his own design skills and experience will create an initial concept. This will often then be made up into an exact replica before the final piece is crafted. An increasingly popular trend for truly individual rings is to have them made from existing pieces of jewellery. “It may be a treasured family heirloom or something with a very special history behind it,” says Tim, “and having that made into an engagement or wedding ring can add a really special dimension to the finished piece.” In addition to rings, Tim Clayton Jewellery also crafts a beautiful selection of unique necklaces, brooches and cufflinks – which make ideal and

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A world of history in three beautiful villages Just north of King’s Lynn is a triangle of villages packed with fascinating stories, full of friendly people and steeped in history. KL magazine visits Ringstead, Sedgeford and Docking...

reat Ringstead is a small village situated just inland from Hunstanton and forms part of the Le Strange estate, which has given permissive rights to a bridleway through Ringstead Downs – part of which is a Site of Special Scientific Interest. Ringstead is also on a national cycle route and makes a fabulous base for exploring the surrounding countryside, with its wonderful opportunities for country walks, bird watching, or discovering the nature reserves at Titchwell, Holme or Snettisham.

It’s also perfect for enjoying the beautiful coastline of West Norfolk – and some of the best sunsets in England. The village sign represents the many parts of Ringstead. The roundels feature the crossed keys of St Peter (whose church is now just a ruin) and the white cross of St Andrew (the church is detailed below), while the central area show fields of barley and sugar beet separated by a white line which represents Ringstead’s position on Peddars Way. The sign (which was erected in August 1997) was designed and constructed by Wilf Joyce – who

presented it to the parish as a gift. The church of St Andrew sits proudly on an elevated site in the village, and shows the signs of several historical changes and repairs, although the chancel still shows original features from the 14th century. In Victorian times the nave roof was raised, the large perpendicular windows were restored and new carstone-banded buttresses were added. In 1864 an entirely new aisle was added with its own gabled roof (featuring some enormous grotesque gargoyles). The tower probably dates to the late 13th century and the major repairs on

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its south and west faces were undertaken following a lightning strike. The south porch has been considerably rebuilt and is notable for the modern statue of Jesus as the Good Shepherd above the legend “I am the door.” Inside the church, make sure you don’t miss the striking modern painting by Roy Tuck (who taught art in Hunstanton) which represents man’s scientific achievements and the social evils in the world – with man’s only hope of salvation in the centre. SEDGEFORD With a reputation for being one of the friendliest villages in Norfolk, Sedgeford is rich in history – a situation helped by the fact it lies in a fertile valley in the chalk belt, with a small river running through it. The village is recorded in the Domesday Book in 1086, and archaeological evidence (from Neolithic flint tools to the remains of Roman villas) has proved people have lived there from much earlier times. In 1965, a fabulous iron age torc was found with one of the ends missing – which beacame a favourite goal of treasure hunters until it was found by Dr. Steve Hammond almost 40 years later during fieldwork by SHARP (see below). Both parts of the torc are now in the British Museum. The Sedgeford Historical and

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Archaeological Research Project (SHARP) was established in 1996 to reconstruct the story of human settlement in the parish. It’s one of the largest independent archaeological projects in Britain and is firmly rooted in the local community. An ongoing project, SHARP’s 2014 excavation season will run from 6th July to 15th August and further details and information can be found on the project website at www.sharp.org.uk. DOCKING It’s said that if the sea rose to cover the spire of the church at Snettisham it would still only just reach the door of St Mary’s in Docking. That’s because the latter has the unusual claim to fame of being the highest village in Norfolk. It’s unclear whether the name Docking comes from the Old English for ‘the place where docks grow’ or Anglo-Saxon for ‘the place of Docca’s people’ (referring to a local AngloSaxon leader), although by the time the Domesday Book was compiled it was already a modest settlement. The main centre of habitation at that time was two miles away at Summerfield, of which very little remains today except the farmhouse and a few cottages. A priory once existed at Docking although no physical remains of it have been found – mainly because its exact location is also unknown. The oldest building in the village is the church of St Mary the Virgin. The 80-foot tower was built around the time of the Battle of Agincourt in 1415,

and the clock on the tower was installed in 1902 to commemorate the coronation of Edward VII. In 1835, a workhouse was built just outside the village on the road towards Sedgeford and Heacham for the poor of the 36 parishes surrounding Docking – it was one of the largest workhouses in Norfolk. Although designed to hold around 500 people, it was never filled to capacity and was purchased by Docking Rural District Council in 1920 for £1,580. It was converted into 12 council dwellings before being sold again and is today a range of private apartments. RAF Docking was built in 1939 at the start of the Second World War to be a decoy and satellite airfield to nearby RAF Bircham Newton. By mid-1940 it was being used regularly for frontline operations and its grass runways saw aircraft such as Spitfires, Hurricanes, Mosquitos and Lancasters. Although most of the airfield has now been returned to farmland, a memorial commemorating everyone who served there is located about a mile north of the village at a fork in the B1153. Docking was one of the very first Norfolk villages to have a rail service. The station opened in 1866 as part of the West Norfolk Junction Railway, a branch line between Heacham and Wells. The passenger service finally ended after the sea washed out the line between Holkham and Wells in the 1953 floods and the line was finally closed in 1964.

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ABOVE: Patrick Allen, Chairman of the Friends of Langham Dome talks to Development Manager Kate Faire about the restoration of the Dome and its transformation into a Visitor Centre, a project which should be completed later this year

Langham Dome cleared for the big take oﬀ... The Friends of Langham Dome are approaching the final stages of a fascinating project to develop a Visitor Centre at what may well be Britain’s youngest Scheduled Ancient Monument.

t’s been a real ﬂying start to 2014 for Langham Dome. With the recent appointment of a Development Manager and the hiring of Norwich-based design and interpretation company Ugly Studios, things are well on course for the planned Visitor Centre’s opening this summer. The project to restore and open Langham Dome to the public has been forging ahead since last spring, when grants from the Heritage Lottery Fund, English Heritage, the Architectural Heritage Fund and others secured its well-earned future. Langham Dome will be a unique visitor experience, as it’s one of only a handful of World War Two dome trainers in the UK and has been on English Heritage’s ‘at risk’ list.

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A familiar sight on the road between Langham and Stiffkey, the Dome – which today is a Scheduled Ancient Monument – was built in 1942 on the edge of Langham’s RAF base, and one of its wartime uses was as a trainer for anti-aircraft gunners in ground-to-air defence. Rendered externally with concrete, with a metal rod and mesh substructure, the interior of the Dome was lined with white fibreboard and had moving images of targets projected onto it. Trainees, using replica weaponry equipped with a light beam, would aim at the targets to improve their accuracy and level of success. With the final closure of RAF Langham in 1961 (it was originally opened as a satellite station for RAF

Bircham Newton), the future of the Dome was uncertain, but thanks to the work of the North Norfolk Historic Buildings Trust and the Friends of Langham Dome, the outlook for this iconic building is very bright indeed. Patrick Allen is Chairman of the Friends of Langham Dome and has worked tirelessly with Malcolm Crowder of the North Norfolk Historic Buildings Trust on the project, and he’s delighted with the progress to date. “The pieces in this fascinating renovation project are gradually ﬁtting together,” he says. “The specialist concrete company Martek has nearly completed the installation of the corrosion preventative system and the external re-rendering of the whole building, and work is about to start on

Local Life re-lining the interior.” Patrick is full of enthusiasm as the project enters an exciting stage. “Ugly Studios have just won the contract to design and supply the hitech interpretative displays,” he says, “and with the appointment of Kate Faire as Development Manager and Volunteer Co-ordinator for the Dome it’s definitely time to start looking forward to that ‘chocks away’ moment!” It’s these displays and Kate’s appointment – along with publicity material and more – that’s supported by the Heritage Lottery Fund, which has awarded the project a total of £446,400. With this help over the next few years, Langham Dome can become an exceptional visitor experience for schools, families and individuals – and all the team involved are hugely appreciative of the support. Indeed, Kate has the ideal experience and background to push the restoration of Langham Dome forward and put what may well be Britain’s youngest Scheduled Ancient Monument well and truly on the map. With a degree in War Studies from King’s College, London and a background in political research and public affairs, Kate is full of enthusiasm for the project and is clear on the Dome’s importance. “Langham Dome is the most wonderful building,” she says. “It’s intrinsically mysterious in shape and it has a fascinating history. What went on in the Dome was technologically pioneering and above all, it’s a memorial to those who served at RAF Langham – particularly those that made the ultimate sacrifice – many of whom came from the other side of the world. The opportunity to promote and share Langham Dome’s history with visitors from far and wide is fantastic, and we’re really excited about the coming months.” As part of the project’s final stages, Kate is currently recruiting a team of volunteers to help run the Visitor Centre. “We’ve had an enormous amount of local support already,” she says, “but we need as many volunteers as possible so we can open the Visitor Centre as often as we’d like. Whether they’re welcoming visitors, giving talks or simply serving refreshments, all our volunteers will be fully trained, and they’ll be invaluable for this fascinating addition to the local tourist map.” If you’d like to volunteer to help at the new Visitor Centre or join the Friends of Langham Dome, visit the website at www.friendsoflanghamdome.org for full details and lots of background information on the project. 82

ABOVE: The Langham Airﬁeld Memorial Stone was unveiled in February 2011 – and is an important reminder of those who served at the airﬁeld.

ABOVE: Patrick Allen and Kate Faire check on the progress of the restoration work, which is about to enter its ﬁnal stages

ABOVE: Work on the interior is progressing well (top) as the Dome is transformed into a Visitor Centre, as seen in this artist’s impression (below).

ABOVE: This previously Top Secret document from 1941 details the features Technicolour Limited wished to patent. Using ground-breaking technology, the company produced the ‘Cinematographic Apparatus’ used in the Dome.

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It’s a great honour to play for your country in any sport, and it’s nice to be recognised and get some reward for all your hard work. e national Under 23 team is packed with really good players so there’s a high level of competition it’s a great experience...

From King’s Lynn to the top of the golfing world He started swinging a golf club when he was three, and started breaking records soon after. KL magazine meets local golfer Luke Johnson as he looks forward to another season of success...

here’s a very good reason why Luke Johnson cites Tiger Woods as his hero. Apart from possessing consummate skill and a fearless dedication to the game, the 21year-old golfer from King’s Lynn has earned some truly astonishing achievements at a remarkably young age – just like Woods. Although Luke admits he has little memory of the event, he ﬁrst started swinging golf clubs when he was around three years old – but he thanks his father for his real introduction to the sport. “My dad really supported me and

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gave me a fantastic grounding in golf,” he says. “He enjoyed golf himself and read lots of books on the psychology of the sport. Mentally it’s a very demanding sport, and he put a lot of time and eﬀort into helping me approach golf with the right attitude. They were essential lessons to learn – and I was the ideal age to learn them.” An amazing degree of natural born talent probably didn’t hurt either. Aged only 12, Luke was playing oﬀ a handicap of 5 and was the youngest player to represent the Norfolk County Golf Under 18s. Having been named King’s Lynn Young Sports Person of the Year for

two years running, Luke Johnson came to everyone’s attention in 2008. He represented England against Scotland and Wales, became the South England Under 16 Champion, the South East England Under 16 Champion and the Norfolk Under 16 Champion. He also managed to find time to set a new course record at King’s Lynn Golf Club with a round of 67, beating a record that had stood for 12 years. He was only 16 at the time. The following year Luke became the Norfolk Under 18 Champion (he would regain the title the following year) and won the first of his King’s Lynn Club Championships. In 2010 Luke qualified

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I want to get inside the top 50 of the Amateur World Rankings by July and I want to top the European rankings by the end of the year. Based on my performance over the last couple of years I think those are fully reachable targets... for the Daily Telegraph Junior World Championship Finals, which were held in Abu Dhabi. From a starting ﬁeld of 40,086 golfers, Luke ﬁnished 7th. The following year he became the Norfolk Amateur Champion and broke his own course record at King’s Lynn Golf Club with a round of 65 that comprised seven birdies and eleven pars. In 2012 Luke became Norfolk Open Champion, a feat he repeated at Barnham Broom last year – setting a course record of 64 in the process. It’s a career record to be proud of and an even more impressive one when you remind yourself that Luke is still only 21 – but he’s very clear on his greatest achievement to date. “That’s easy,” he says. “It was being selected for the England A squad last year. It’s a great honour to play for your country in any sport, and it’s nice to be recognised and get some reward for all your hard work. The national Under 23 team is packed with really good players so there’s a high level of competition – it’s a great experience.” Just before setting out for Spain for some warm weather training and tournament experience in preparation for the domestic season, Luke spoke about his ambitions for the coming year. “I want to get inside the top 50 of the Amateur World Rankings by July,” he says, “and I want to top the European rankings by the end of the year. Based on my performance over the last couple of years I think

those are fully reachable targets.” It seems that for Luke nothing is likely to stand in the way of his attaining his longheld ambition of becoming one of the best three golfers in the world, but he’s the first to admit it’s not all plain sailing. “The hardest part is keeping yourself going when it all goes wrong,” he says. “Golf is a very difficult game in that one day you can play really well and score badly, and the very next day you can play badly yet still acheive a decent score. The secret is finding the motivation and the willpower to keep at it. Of course, it does help when you’re doing something you love.” It also helps when you’re surrounded by people full of belief in you and your game, and Luke’s the first to admit he owes them a huge debt. “I really wouldn’t be where I am today without people supporting me,” he says. “My family have been brilliant and Brian Underwood – a fellow member at King’s Lynn Golf Club – has been absolutely invaluable in developing my game and helping me progress. In fact, everyone at the club has been really supportive and I owe every single one of them a massive thank you.” There’s no doubt that Luke Johnson’s rise up the leaderboard of the golfing world is set to continue, and no reason why the 2014 season shouldn’t be another one to remember. To keep up to date with Luke’s progress through the year, visit his website at www.lukejohnson.info.

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Calling all men – the Iceni Choir needs your talents! DEAR KL MAGAZINE... After a successful summer concert season last year, the Iceni Choir is moving in a new direction with our Musical Director Christine Dix. Christine is a professional voice coach teacher and with her expertise, she’s taking the choir to new heights. Her career has been extensive and we’re very lucky to have such a dedicated person who wants the choir to make the best sound it possibly can. Christine was a prize-winning student at the Royal Academy of Music. She ﬁrst studied piano and composition with Vivian Langrish and Eric Fenby before returning there to concentrate on singing and stagecraft on the Advanced Opera Course. Here she studied with Patricia Clark (singing) and Geoﬀrey Pratley (vocal coach). Christine has over 20 years experience in singing tuition, working with renowned voice teachers and voice therapists and helping singers acquire the ‘tools of technique’ essential for every professional musician. The technique is based on ‘natural pharyngeal resonance’ and the correct alignment of vowels – so the fully KLmagazine February 2014

ringing voice can move easily through the passaggio. This methodology is exciting because voices quickly begin to bloom, and challenging because it requires commitment to develop the skill. It’s similar to the construction of a musical instrument, with all the complexity that this implies. The Iceni Choir is a small choir (there are about 45 of us) and was formed seven years ago. We have enjoyed our time with James Lilwall (our previous Musical Director) but we don’t miss him as he’s stayed with us as the choir’s Chairman! We sing everything from early sacred music to songs from modern Broadway shows – which is probably why we’re often billed as being ‘From Bach to Broadway.’ With this in mind, we’re currently looking for men to join the Iceni Choir and follow us into a new phase with the teaching of Christine Dix. We’re all really friendly – and we’d love to hear from you.

DEAR KL MAGAZINE... As Canon Chris Ivory is a regular contributor to your excellent magazine, I’m hoping you can shed some light on who’s featured in these photographs that I took while visiting King’s Lynn Minster late last year. I couldn’t find any information about them inside the church itself, but I have done some research of my own and am pretty confident that the woman must be Margarey Kempe. But who is the man? I think it might be Herbert de Losinga, the first Bishop of Norwich and founder of the St. Margarets – but I’d love to know for sure. MR T CATTERMOLE Norwich

THE ICENI CHOIR Christine Dix: 01362 821347 Beverley Cooper: 01362 858185 E-mail: coop501954@yahoo.com

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CrossCurren s with Canon Chris Ivory, King’s Lynn Minster

recently watched as a team from York removed the great west doors from King’s Lynn Minster. It was quite a task lifting and lowering the huge oak doors and loading them for their journey. The work is being done to improve access by removing the step and enlarging the wicket door. New timber to lengthen the doors and some new ironmongery is needed, but most of the work will be in dismantling and reassembling the doors in a slightly different configuration. There’ll also be a new glass door inside, so the wicket door can be kept open and visitors see before they step inside. The doors aren’t ancient – they’re among the newer fittings of the Minster and date from about 1890, when the Victorians stripped out what they considered the ‘debased’ Georgian insertions into the medieval building. Some of the Victorians’ ideas were as misguided as they judged the Georgians’ to be. Indeed, the Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings was founded precisely to protect buildings like the Minster from the Victorians’ misguided and idealised medievalism. Architects like George Gilbert Scott imagined what medieval buildings looked like, but they didn’t really know for sure. The liturgical fashions of the day also affected what they did. Robed choirs in front of the congregation was one innovation, and another was the desire to create a ‘vista’ through the full length of the building. Churches such as ours were never conceived as a single space, but as a number of spaces – one for the monks, a separate one for the laity, guild chapels, shrines for pilgrims, altars for chantry priests and so on.

Some 20th century innovations were also disastrous, and as the importance of conserving our heritage grew, so did the number of organisations and experts that needed to be consulted before any work is started. The Minster isn’t thought of as a Victorian building, but since the doors are Victorian, the Victorian Society was among those invited to comment on the proposals for the entrance. It seems somewhat ironic that this society alone among the many consulted raised questions! Of course, not everything the Victorians did was regrettable. Bodley’s monumental reredos is outstanding, as indeed are the repairs to the ancient worked stone directed by George Gilbert Scott, using Roman cement. Distinguishing original stone from Roman cement repairs is diﬃcult – and as some of the repairs are failing, there‘s a debate about whether to repair the repairs (!) or use new stone carved to match the original stone. That should keep the conservationists arguing for a while. But just how do we value things? What makes some things worth preserving and what should be discarded? These are diﬃcult questions, but they’re important ones. Not everything that is old is worthy. Survival through the vicissitudes of history suggests some worth, but not everything that’s new is rubbish. Each generation may produce masterpieces to take their place alongside the best of the centuries, but how are they to be recognised? Discernment of what is good is never easy. What’s familiar and suits us will always seem more comfortable than what’s outside our

experience or preferences, but more objectivity is needed to avoid some sorry dead ends. Popularity isn’t a good guide, but durability has something to be said for it. Immediate pleasure is suspect, but sustained enjoyment is positive. Laziness draws us to the familiar, but we only grow and learn by engaging with new experience. There are no easy answers, but there’s a wealth of experience and wisdom accumulated through the centuries – and we would do well to learn from it. Not to keep things unchanging, but to learn from what’s proved itself good over time and from what’s turned out to be problematic or worthless. None of us can know all the wealth of history, but we can all go on learning from it. This is as true of morality as it is of the arts. As we learn more about human nature and evaluate more of our past experience, we develop our perception of what’s right and our understanding of justice and human values. So it is good to learn from the experience of our forebears, and to value the wisdom of centuries. There really is no better teacher.

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