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ack in the autumn of 2010, Margaret Healey had just moved into the area (to South Wootton actually) and she contacted us to ask if the stories she’d heard about a local prehistoric monument known as ‘Seahenge’ had any basis in truth. Her letter appeared in the very first issue of KL magazine. The stories were, of course, very true – and it seems somewhat appropriate that Seahenge makes an appearance in this month’s magazine. You see, the issue of KL magazine you’re currently reading is something of a landmark edition. It hardly seems possible, but this is actually the 50th issue – and it feels as though we’ve reached that milestone remarkably quickly. It’s the perfect opportunity to say a huge thank you to everyone who’s helped make the magazine the success it is – from the local businesses and advertisers who’ve supported us from the very beginning to the inspirational and talented people who’ve taken time to talk to us, sharing their work and their plans for the future with our readers. The magazine you’re holding is almost twice as big as the debut issue, and that wouldn’t have been possible without that support. And, of course, the support of our readers themselves. Some of them pop into the office to say how much they love the magazine, while some e-mail their appreciation from as far afield as America and Australia – but they’ve all helped us grow and develop KL magazine over the last four years. The very first edition We hope you enjoy this month’s magazine – and here’s to the next 50! of KL magazine from October 2010 KL MAGAZINE

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NOVEMBER 2014

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

20-22 IAN WARD: THE MAN BEHIND THE LENS Meet KL magazine’s photographer 26-28 WEST NORFOLK FROM THE AIR Taking a different view of the local area 30-32 KING’S LYNN: A HANSEATIC HISTORY Paul Richards on Lynn’s place in Europe 37

THEN AND NOW The changing face of West Norfolk

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42-44 A NEW VIEW OF SEAHENGE Shedding new light on the monument... 48-50 A HELPING HAND FOR HEDGEHOGS November can be the cruellest month 53

PETS Help and advice with local vet Alex Dallas

66-73 FASHION The latest looks from the local boutiques 74-76 THE 12 COCKTAILS OF CHRISTMAS A dozen ways to celebrate in style 78-80 HOME OF THE PERFECT PORK PIE We meet Bray’s Sarah Pettegree

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82-91 FOOD AND DRINK Recipes, reviews and recommendations 97-107 THE GREAT LOCAL GIFT GUIDE 10 pages of ideas for the perfect present 116-118 BEST FOOT FORWARD... Out and about with the KL Ramblers 120-122 FROM NORFOLK TO HOLLYWOOD Local film makers heading for the heights 124-126 A LOVE OF PAINTING PERSONALITIES A profile of local artist Helena Anderson 129

MY KL The page made by KL magazine readers

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CROSS CURRENTS Canon Chris Ivory’s look at local life

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November

REMEMBER, REMEMBER: On 5th November 1866, the church organ at Little Walsingham was destroyed by a charge of gunpowder

Monday 3rd to Saturday 8th WEDDING WEEK Celebration by Mother Krusty, River Lane, Gaywood King’s Lynn PE30 4HD (9.30am-4.30pm) Join Celebration by Mother Krusty for a week full of wedding cake ideas, with product demonstrations, samples to taste, free noobligation consultations and a special wedding cake gallery. Sugar flowers made to order and DIY wedding cake supplies available to buy and hire. No appointments are needed – just pop in for a taste of just how special your big day can be! Call 01553 762583 for more details and information.

November through to January

EXTENDED OPENING Tuscan Farm Shop, Burnham Market Get a true taste of Italy from farmer Wanda Djebbar’s beautiful popup farm shop and wine bar on the Green in Burnham Market – filled with sensational products from her farm in Montalcino, Tuscany. Stocked with wonderful produce from delicious homemade wine, olive oil and jams to homemade soaps and vintage Tuscan furniture, it’s packed with plenty of great Christmas gift ideas, and visitors to the shop are also able to enjoy a light meal of traditional Tuscan food.

From Monday 17th WINTER EXHIBITION, A GALLERY OF GIFTS & ART CLASSES Framin’ Art 15 High Street, Downham Market PE38 9DA Winter Exhibition: Downham Art Circle 17th to 22nd November The Downham Art Circle’s popular Winter Exhibition returns to Framin’ Art with a delightful display of work by a collection of talented local artists. The exhibition is open from 9am to 5pm daily, and admission is free. A Gallery of Gifts 29th November to 31st December A wonderful selection of original artwork, wood-turned items, handpainted silk scarves, ceramics and mosaics all created by local artists. A brilliant place to find unique and unusual gift ideas for Christmas. Framin’ Art also offers weekly painting and drawing classes for adults and children, together with regular workshops in a variety of arts and crafts such as felt-making, rag-rugging and mosaic work. For details, times and more information call 01366 382002, send an e-mail to enquiries@framinart.co.uk or find Framin’ Art on Facebook.

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Saturday 22nd ONE-DAY MINDFULNESS COURSE WITH IAN WELLS North Wootton, King’s Lynn (10am-4pm) If stress or anxiety are affecting your quality of life, it’s time for you to discover Mindfulness – a mind-body approach to developing an awareness of how you live, which reduces stress and anxiety, and improves your wellbeing. This one-day Mindfulness Course is aimed at anyone wishing to learn how to practise Mindfulness, with instruction on how to meditate. Research has shown that Mindfulness practice can manage anxiety or depression, improve energy levels and improve the quality of your life. No previous mindfulness practice is required. Places are £65 per person (not including lunch). For further information, and to book your place, please contact Ian Wells on 01553 675804 or e-mail iwells6@aol.com.

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SILKS, SABLE & SILVA EXHIBITION Greyfriars Art Space, 43 St. James Street, King’s Lynn PE30 5BZ (Tuesdays to Saturdays 10am–4pm) A great opportunity to discover the work of three extraordinary artists comes to the Greyfriars Art Space in King’s Lynn this month. Under the heading Silks, Sable & Silva, the exhibtion features the extraordinary design and craft skills of Keith Swainson (above), the stunning constructed textile work of Margaret Kennedy, and the graphic-orientated paintings of Alan Schmidt, whose silk-screen posters were an iconic and much-collected part of the late 60’s and early 70’s Norwich art scene. All three artists exhibited at last year's highly successful Fields of Vision exhibition in South Creake's magnificent Our Lady St Mary church (the biennial event is actually curated by Alan Schmidt), and Silks, Sable & Silva will enable visitors to enjoy a greater insight into the work of this unique and amazingly talented trio. For more details and information, you can contact Greyfriars At Space on 07517 147444 or visit the gallery’s website at www.greyfriarsartspace.co.uk

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THE SOUTH IN CONCERT King’s Lynn Corn Exchange, King’s Lynn (7.30pm) When great British pop institution, The Beautiful South split in 2007, several members of the band weren’t ready to let go. Two years later, they came out of retirement and formed the nine-piece band The South. This is a wonderful opportunity to hear classics such as A Little Time (the original band’s number one single), Perfect 10 and Rotterdam – in addition to some fabulous new songs from The South’s debut album Sweet Refrains. Tickets (£21) are available from the King’s Lynn Corn Exchange Box Office on 01553 764864 or visit www.kingslynncornexchange.co.uk to book online. Sam Atherton Service Manager

10th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONS Unique Gifts & Interiors, Tottenhill, King’s Lynn (from 2.30pm) To celebrate their 10th anniversary, Unique are hosting an ‘open house’ Christmas shopping extravaganza in aid of Macmillan. Local businesses Clarins Gold Salon and Top To Toe Hair & Beauty of Wisbech will be joining the celebrations with a fun-packed day of pure style. From creative interiors and gifts, party hair and make up to live demonstrations featuring gift sets from ghd and Clarins. The festivities start at 2.30pm with a glass of bucks fizz on arrival, and will finish when all the mince pies have gone! Refreshments will be served throughout, and tickets cost just £10 – they’re available from Unique and Top To Toe, with proceeds going to King’s Lynn Macmillan Cancer Support. Call 01553 811436/813198 for details.

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Saturday 6th December CHRISTMAS CONCERT WITH DAVID STOWELL St. Nicholas’ Church, Dersingham (7.30pm) Following last year’s thrilling evening, The Friends of St. Nicholas’ Church are delighted to welcome back distinguished conductor David Stowell (right) – who’ll be joining the Bilton Silver (Rugby) Band for what promises to be a spectacular Christmas Concert. The concert coincides with the church’s Christmas Tree Festival, so this is a great opportunity to enjoy some wonderful music in a beautifully festive setting. Tickets are £9 in advance or £10 on the door (refreshments included) and are available by calling 01553 631124 or 01485 540865/540081.

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ABOVE: The magnificent setting of Ely Cathedral is a fitting backdrop to a feast of Christmas celebrations that begin this month with the hugely-popular Christmas Gift and Food Fair

Ely Cathedral’s world of festive wonderment... Christmas is a time of gladness and celebration, a time when families and friends gather together for worship and merriment – and there’s no finer place to gather than Ely Cathedral

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idely acknowledged as one of the wonders of the medieval world, Ely Cathedral stands as a symbol and focus of the presence of God in the world, and is served by a vibrant community of people who work and worship in this magnificent building. Christmas is, of course, one of the most important times in the Cathedral’s liturgical calendar, but it’s also a feast of popular celebrations that never fails to draw hundreds of visitors from near and far – from the Christmas-themed Cathedral shop to the festive food served in the Refectory café and Almonry Restaurant. It’s a celebration that gets underway in a suitably

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stunning fashion with the Ely Cathedral Christmas Gift and Food Fair. Now in its third year, the Gift and Food Fair is one of East Anglia’s truly exceptional shopping experiences. Glowingly described by Jackie Swanson of Country Living as “a lovely event to start the festive season” the 2day Fair is a perfect place to look for special gifts, distinctive accessories and unique decorations. This year’s event takes place from Friday 14th to Saturday 15th November (following a special preview evening at 6.30pm on November 13th), and will feature a sparkling collection of beautiful and affordable items you’re unlikely to find on the high street. But it’s not all about gifts and decorations.

Throughout the event, there’ll be seasonal floral presentations by expert florists, cookery demonstrations from regional chefs (including celebrity Norfolk cook Galton Blackiston from the highly-acclaimed Morston Hall), and musical entertainment courtesy of some wonderfully talented local choirs. This year, over 100 exhibitors will be located in the Cathedral’s magnificent interior and the ever-popular Festive Food Hall (held in the 14th century Lady Chapel) will be offering its usual array of edible delights from local producers and traders. As always, the Gift and Food Fair will feature a strong Norfolk presence. The Food Hall will be hosting (among many others) Norfolk Cordials, Riverford

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ABOVE: Christmas is a particularly busy time for the choristers of Ely Cathedral – but they still find time to enjoy some festive relaxation!

Organics, Scrubby Oak Fine Foods and Just Norfolk – while the Gift Fair includes Norfolk-based artists and craftsmen (and women!) such as Catherine Downs, Christine Pike, Elizabeth Fitzgerald Carter, Peter Dibble, Sarah Burt and Yvonne Law. On Saturday 14th, the green adjacent to the Cathedral will be adorned with a vintage carousel, roasting chestnut stalls, reindeer (they come from Norfolk rather than the North Pole!), a generous helping of Christmas elves, and a specially-themed café marquee providing refreshments and light lunches throughout the day. Ely Cathedral’s Christmas Gift and Food Fair is a wonderful day out for seasonal shopping, eating and family fun, and it’s not surprising the Cathedral recommends pre-booking your tickets – which can be done online or by calling the Box Office 01353 660349. Of course, the centrepiece of Ely Cathedral’s festive celebrations is the incredible Christmas tree. Arriving towards the end of November from the Elveden Estate just outside Thetford (which was actually the first Christmas tree producer to become UKWAS certified by the Soil Association) the marvellous 35ft tree is sponsored and painstakingly decorated by Peter and Claire Shropshire from Dereham, a task that takes around a week to complete. The tree provides a stunning focal

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point and a fitting backdrop to the Cathedral’s services over the season, which begin with the Advent Procession on Sunday 30th November at 6pm. One of the most memorable, moving and popular services of the Cathedral’s calendar, it’s a wonderful opportunity to experience the building’s serene beauty in darkness – although that changes dramatically when the candles are gradually lit as the procession moves from west to east, accompanied by music from the Ely Cathedral Choirs. The musical celebrations continue in spectacular style on Friday 5th December with the Cathedral’s Festival of Carols, which begins at 7pm. The concert features a wide range of well-loved Christmas music performed by the Cathedral Choirs, from traditional carols to specially-arranged festive choral pieces – and this year the Choir will be joined by a very special guest in the shape of Suffolk-born soprano Laura Wright, who won the Chorister of the Year Award when she was 15 and has gone on to become one of the biggest selling classical artists of the decade. It’s a wonderful event that encourages the audience to join in, and the music is interspersed with seasonal readings and poems read by a number of local celebrities and personalities. Last, but by no means least comes Hark! The Herald – the Cathedral’s

annual carol concert, which takes place this year on Monday 22nd December at 7.30pm. It’s a very special (and uplifting) Christmas event for family and friends, and the busy Cathedral Choirs will be accompanied by the hugely popular independent community orchestra of Ely Sinfonia. Christmas is a very special, unique time, and there’s no better place in which to celebrate than in the very special, unique setting of Ely Cathedral.

For full details and further information on all Christmas events and concerts at Ely Cathedral this year, please visit the website at www.elycathedral.org

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What’s On

Mirror, Mirror on the wall... A perfect panto for one and all! Snow White and the 7 Dwarfs is the Corn Exchange’s fifth pantomime and every year it gets bigger and better...

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Nothing is more dangerous than a paranoid Wicked Queen! Will Snow White escape her jealous clutches? Can Dame Dotty get her man? Can Herbie the Huntsman work out if he is a goodie or a baddie? Can Prince Simon of Sofaria ensure a happy ending? Running from Friday 5th December until Wednesday 31st December there will be 45 perfomances of Snow White and the 7 Dwarfs in total. If you haven’t got tickets to be part of the magic yet, there’s still time - but hurry as some performances are already sold out!

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SUE HOLDERNESS is best known for her role as Marlene in John Sullivan's Only Fools and Horses, which she played from 1984 until the final episode in 2003. She then co-starred with John Challis in four series of the spin-off The Green, Green Grass. She is delighted to be performing in King’s Lynn for the first time and can’t wait to play the Wicked Queen ‘Narcissia’. Meanwhile, the popular IAN MARR is returning for his fifth year to play Dame Dotty. Ian (who is now a firm audience favourite) also directs the panto and has co-written the script, so is a very busy man! One of the highlights of any panto at the Corn Exchange is seeing Ian’s more and more outrageous array of sensational costumes. KLmagazine November 2014

Host of KLFM’s Breakfast show ADAM NEWSTEAD (as Hector the Henchman) gave up his stage ambitions for radio some ten years ago, but returned for his debut appearance in pantomime last year, playing Bertrand The Butler to Darren Day’s prince in Beauty & The Beast. Proving a hit with local audiences, he’s pleased to be back again. Adam will have some backstage gossip on his breakfast show every weekday morning during the panto! Playing the lead Snow White, HANNAH BOYCE made her professional theatre debut as Laura in the Dreamboats and Petticoats UK Tour 2013-2014, which spent a sold out week in King’s Lynn this March. She is excited to return to King’s Lynn this time to play the lead role of Snow White in pantomime. BRADLEY CLARKSON as Prince Simon trained at Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts. Whilst there he appeared as a finalist on ITV’s hit show Grease is the Word. He has many film and show credits including Guys and Dolls, Dreamboats and Petticoats and Twelfth Night. He has performed in many pantomimes and is looking forward to playing the charming Prince this Christmas. BEN THORNTON as Herbie The Huntsman specialises in puppetry and teaches Comedy In Performance, Devising & Improvisation at several well-known drama schools across the UK. Ben has spent his previous four Christmases playing the lead comic character at The London Art House, Islington, but is delighted to be spending this Christmas in King’s Lynn.

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Some of the new season highlights include a week long run of Blood Brothers, the smash hit musical direct from the West End, plus a concert from Paul Carrack, comedy from Henning Wehn, fun for children in The Snail and the Whale, and the stunning opera La Traviata from Ellen Kent.

Snow White and the 7 Dwarfs is sponsored by J & K Glass and Glazing Ltd, in association with KLFM 96.7. Tickets priced from just £12 are available from: Box Office: 01553 764864 or kingslynncornexchange.co.uk Concessions, family tickets and group discounts are all available.

JOIN OUR MAILING LIST – AND WE’LL KEEP YOU IN THE SPOTLIGHT! Don’t forget to follow the Have you signed up to the Corn Exchange e-mail mailing Corn Exchange online too: list yet? We’ll keep you fully updated with all the latest news – and you can now choose your preferences so we Twitter: @klcornexchange can keep you informed about the shows that most Facebook: Alive Corn Exchange interest you! For more details, visit our website at www.kingslynncornexchange.co.uk or scan the QR code le from the Box Tickets for all shows are availab opposite which will take you direct to our home page. book online at can you Office 01553 764864 or co.uk www.kingslynncornexchange.

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PICTURES: IAN WARD

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ABOVE: This amazing image of a gannet in full flight is one of Ian’s favourite photgraphs from his ever-increasing portfolio, along with the stunning portrait of Cley Windmill (below)

Meet the photography master of KL magazine... Appearing in every one of the 50 issues of KL magazine, the photographs of Ian Ward have earned widespread praise and acclaim – and now it’s time to meet the man behind the lens!

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t will come as no surprise to learn that for me, photography is a passion, and something that’s ignited my artistic flair from an early age. I’ve always had a strong interest in art, and I can actually draw quite well – but I really do have to be ‘in the mood’ to pick up a pencil, grab some paper, and get creative. Although photography is an equally visual art form, sharing the same disciplines as painting portraits or landscapes, I think it’s probably the immediacy of the medium that appeals to me. The essence of a good image – whether created on paper, canvas or film – relies on a good composition that’s pleasing to the human eye.

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Obviously, there are many other factors to take into account, but unless the basics are right, the image simply will not work. As with mastering any art form, it’s very important that you learn and understand the basics of photography and then build from there. As for myself, I attended evening courses at the College of West Anglia (though back then we all simply referred to it as ‘the Tech’) which covered – among other things – studio work and darkroom techniques. I enjoyed the latter immensely, and actually turned my mother’s ‘best’ room into a makeshift darkroom. Although she was a great supporter of my work, the

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ABOVE: Ian Ward’s remarkable photos of a Horse Guardsman at Holkham, a Sandwich Tern at sunset, a Small Pearl Bordered Fritillary, and (below) St Nicholas Chapel in King’s Lynn – “I don’t have any particular favourite genre to work in,” he says

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first issue, and it’s been a great thing to be involved with. Working for the magazine has given me the opportunity to photograph things I wouldn’t ordinarily have considered, so it’s been a continual – and really enjoyable – learning curve for me. As a photographer, I’ve always liked to be challenged, and it’s been a genuinely valuable experience. Hard to believe the images featured on these pages are appearing in the 50th issue of the magazine. It’s a fantastic achievement by a very talented team. Although I’m always asked, I don’t have any particular favourite genre to work in, but if I was forced to make a choice it would probably have to be people or nature. I’ve been fortunate to have taken many amazing images of the natural world – and I like nothing better than chasing butterflies or dragonflies around to get the perfect picture. Of course, living in a county so beautiful and varied as Norfolk is a wonderful blessing for a photographer! Over the years, I’ve been fortunate enough to win many competitions for my work, the latest being a recent competition with a butterfly theme run by the Countryside Restoration Trust, which is the UK’s leading charity promoting wildlife-friendly farming and campaigning for a living, working countryside. Winning competitions is always a great feeling, but it’s not a major driving force for me.

I get the most pleasure from an image that’s genuinely appreciated by someone – whether that’s a reader of KL magazine, a fellow photographer, or the subject of a portrait that’s been taken on their behalf. I think the great German photojournalist Alfred Eisenstaedt captured that feeling perfectly. “It’s more important to click with people,” he said, “than it is to click with the shutter.”

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smells generated by the printing process weren’t so well received! In my teenage years I had a decent film camera (remember film?!) and took images for a number of businesses – including the local pub, which had several obvious fringe benefits to a student (although it was sometimes difficult to focus after a few free pints!) I had a bit of a break from photography when I got married, as most of my time was taken up with working and paying the mortgage. Happily, the childrens’ arrival gave me the perfect reason to pick up the camera again, and needless to say Stephanie, Ben and Harry are probably the most photographed models I know – even though the boys aren’t so keen anymore! Deciding I needed to get better at what I was doing, I joined King’s Lynn & District Camera Club – which was established back in 1962 and has always had more than its fair share of talented photographers working in many different genres. I’ve always enjoyed looking at other images and seeing what a particular photographer has done in order to create an image that works. For me, this is one of the best ways of learning and developing, and I still buy magazines and browse the internet to see and learn from other people’s work. My association with KL Magazine dates from the front cover of the very

IAN WARD: THE EXHIBITION An special exhibition of Ian Ward’s photographic work will be held from the middle of this month until the end of December at the Customs House in King’s Lynn. For more details and information, call the Customs House on 01553 763044 or contact Ian himself via his website at www.ianwardphotography.co.uk

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Making a difference Fostering With FCA Foster Care Associates (FCA) is celebrating 20 years of providing foster families to children and young people.

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ith an extensive network of support services, the Norfolk-based company’s approach has been successful in placing more than 30,000 children with families who can nurture and support them. Foster carers come from all walks of life but what they all have in common is the energy and commitment to make a difference to the lives of those in their care. From empty nesters and single people to families with young birth children, there are all kinds of families and individuals who can begin the hugely rewarding journey into foster care. Fostering is an incredibly rewarding experience, and there are many factors that make up an ideal candidate – everything from being adaptable, resilient and nurturing to being a good listener and having a flexible response to a young person’s needs. Everyone is different and with so many

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responsible, sympathetic and caring adults in the area, we’re appealing to people to consider themselves as a potential foster carer, regardless of whether they have children themselves. In fact many of our prospective carers are parents whose children have left home, leaving them with an empty bedroom and an inclination to provide the care required to children and young people. We want our foster carers to feel supported from the very beginning and part of a team. At Foster Care Associates, we are dedicated to providing our carers with all the support and advice they need to make a positive impact on the children in their care. For more information on becoming a foster carer with the FCA, call 0800 023 4561, visit thefca.co.uk or drop into your local office in Norwich or Peterborough.

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e History of Duff Morgan: 1909-2014 (part two)

ABOVE: The Citroën franchise arrived at Duff Morgan’s Earlham Road base in Norwich in 1984, before relocating to Whiffler Road at the start of the 21st century – heralding a new phase in the company’s development

Onwards and upwards...

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y some strange quirk of fate, David Barratt had become Duff Morgan’s Managing Director the same year (1968) that saw the founding of the British Leyland Motor Corporation, and it was the latter’s gradual collapse that heralded a new phase in the long history of Duff Morgan, which by then already stretched back to 1909. The company said goodbye to their Rover, Triumph and Land Rover franchises, and were appointed official dealers for Citroën in Norwich in 1984. It was a period of continued development that resulted in the company soon outgrowing the existing premises, and in 2002 Duff Morgan moved to their current home in Norwich’s Whiffler Road. Although the actual location remains the same, the site has been transformed over the years, and now includes a second workshop that’s home to no less than 10 technicians and offers an express while-you-wait service from two MOT bays, four service bays, a dedicated bodyshop, and a parts distribution centre that serves the whole east of England – including Cambridgeshire, Peterborough and King’s Lynn. Never a company to rest on its laurels, Duff Morgan launched a commercial vehicle

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business centre in 2004 (which is now one of the top three in the whole country) and the following year became the area’s authorised Peugeot repairer and parts distributor. Today, the company is actually the largest PSA parts wholesaler in the region. Nothing breeds success like success, and despite increasing spaces and improving facilities over the years, Duff Morgan were soon looking for additional premises, a remarkable (and enviable) position to be in during the economic climate of the late 2000s. The company purchased the existing Citroën business in King’s Lynn, and opened its doors to a new era on April 28th 2010. For the next six months, Duff Morgan totally transformed the premises into a fullyequipped, modern facility for local motorists. It was one of the first dealerships in the country to feature Citroën’s new corporate identity, and it’s now home to Duff Morgan’s second business centre – which has grown at a similarly successful rate as its sister centre in Norwich. In 2011, the newly-invigorated King’s Lynn centre was awarded Citroën’s prestigious Dealership of the Year Award – a stunning achievement considering it had only been open a year and faced competition from the UK’s other 188 Citroën dealerships.

Since then, the Duff Morgan presence in King’s Lynn has gone from strength to strength, picking up Citroën’s Excellence in Customer Care Award in 2012 and becoming an authorised Peugeot repair centre last year. Only a few months ago, the dealership – which employs 24 local staff and supports the local community in a number of ways, including the sponsorship of Dersingham’s Under 11s football team – opened a purpose-built express service centre for all vehicle makes and for Class 7 MOTs. Duff Morgan has come a long way, and it’s a very different world from the one of 1909. But despite the enormous changes that have taken place in virtually every walk of life since then, the original founders of Duff Morgan – Granville Duff, John Morgan and Oliver Locker-Lampson – would be very pleased indeed to see the original vision of their company successfully intact. After almost 106 years, Duff Morgan is still a family-run business at heart, it’s still based on innovative ideas and customer service, and it’s still at the forefront of motoring excellence. Whatever the future holds for local motorists and their vehicles, Duff Morgan will be – as they always have been – leading the way.

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Local Life

PICTURES: KL magazine photographer Ian Ward takes to the air for some birds-eye views of Sheringham (above) and Cromer (opposite)

The Norfolk coast: the view from the cockpit From the heights of summer to the depths of winter, King’s Lynnbased photographer Ian Ward has captured Norfolk in all its beauty – and recently took to the air for a dramatic new view...

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s a photographer, I’m usually in reasonably close proximity to my subjects – whether it’s a butterfly on a flower or an interesting architectural detail in a local church. With its stunning natural beauty and its historical heritage (not to mention its fascinating characters!) Norfolk is a photographer’s dream – but sometimes, it’s nice to take a wider view of things and get a new perspective on the county we all know and love. I am lucky enough to have a close friend who has a light aircraft. Jeff is an accomplished pilot and has adapted the side window of his aircraft’s cockpit with a sliding aperture for a camera

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lens. A keen photographer himself, Jeff has ensured photography from the air is as easy as it can be. It’s fortunate that our part of the county’s wonderful coastline faces west, which means the setting sun lights the coastline superbly. Flying just out to sea provides wonderful views of our marvellous countryside, and provides vista that is quite breathtaking. The coastline itself is (for fairly obvious reasons!) reasonably easy to recognise, but venture inland and you’ll discover that things tend to look very different from the air. A large landmark will always stand out and give you a bearing, but the villages and fields further out all look very similar once you’re flying high above them!

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ABOVE: Ian Ward’s aerial images of Blakeney Point, Felbrigg Hall (below) and Wells (bottom left) offer a beautiful new view of Norfolk

Photography from an aircraft has its own problems, not least the vibration from the engine. Touch the window with any part of the camera – even slightly – and the resulting image will almost cetainly be blurred. Surprisingly, especially as you’re not surrounded by buildings or trees, light is also another issue you need to deal with. It’s important to keep the shutter speed high, but you also need depth of focus, which reduces light radically. Most of the rules for ‘normal’ terrestrial photography are exaggerated from the air. A sunny day doesn’t always produce clear skies, heat haze can be a big issue and to some extent it’s a lottery what the day will be like – you never really know until you get airborne and see for yourself! Eventually, I’d like to record most of West Norfolk from the air. It’s such a beautiful area it deserves to be seen at its best, from coastline to towns, to villages to churches to country estates. To see them from the air brings a whole new way to appreciate their beauty. I hope you enjoy these first images and maybe gain some inspiration to get out and discover the West Norfolk countryside for yourself. Oh, and if you see a small red plane while you’re out and about, please give it a wave – it could well be Jeff and I on another high-flying mission!

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History

ABOVE: The present-day courtyard of Hanse House in King’s Lynn – the magnificent Grade 1 listed building is the only Hanseatic warehouse surviving in England

Past and present: Lynn’s Hanseatic heritage... King’s Lynn was once a central part of a huge northern European commercial network. Paul Richards traces the fortunes of Lynn’s place in the Hanseatic League and its recent revival

W ABOVE: The ‘Lenn Ship’ in the historiated initial H of the name Henry in letters patent granted by Henry VI to King’s Lynn in 1441. From the Norfolk Record Office (the document itself is in the King’s Lynn Borough Archives).

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hat was the Hanseatic League? English historians have mostly used the term to describe that urban German confederation of about 80 members whose heyday was the 14th and 15th centuries. Its mission was both to protect and promote the common economic and political interests of towns at the crossroads of northern Europe. To the cities themselves, this alliance was known as the German Hanse – but only from the 1350s, when the first Congress (or Hansetag) was held in the German port of Lübeck. There was no

founding charter or official launch, even though Cologne was asked to search their archives for records of one in 1418! Despite the fact that the majority of Hanseatic towns had little or nothing to do with England, the most important ones certainly did, especially Lübeck, Hamburg, Bremen, Cologne and Danzig – and much of that activity was centred on King’s Lynn. Lynn’s prominence in the Middle Ages depended on its extensive hinterland, embraced by the Great Ouse and its tributaries – which included several counties at the heart of the nation (the great river had been

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seen today at Hanse House. It was a propserous time. Fish, pitch, iron, furs, wax and timber products arrived from the East in exchange for wool, cloth, hides, lead and beer. The street range (which disappeared in the 1750s) almost certainly accommodated living quarters, shops and a counting house. Some 230 years later, the presentday Hanseatic League was founded at Zwolle in the Netherlands to reconnect the towns in Europe which shared a Hanseatic heritage, and in July 2005 the Borough Council of King’s Lynn and West Norfolk successfully applied for membership at the annual conference of the member cities. Today, the new Hanseatic League has 183 member cities in 16 countries. The impetus behind Lynn’s application for membership was the 800th anniversary celebrations of the town’s 1204 charter from King John which gave it a degree of freedom from

ABOVE: The replica 15th-century caravel Lisa von Lübeck visited King’s Lynn five years after its launch in 2004. At right is Lübeck’s seal (1256) showing a seafaring trader and an overland merchant in partnership on board a ship. From Friedland, K. & Richards, P., Essays in Hanseatic History (Dereham 2005).

diverted from Wisbech to Lynn around 1265). This privileged geographical position was reinforced by its location on England’s east coast, facing Europe across the North Sea and with London and Scotland a ship’s journey away. In 1271 men from Lübeck were already acting as a group (or ‘hanse’) in Lynn, and some individuals were enrolled as members of the Trinity Guild. Their hall was rebuilt in 1422 on the town’s Saturday Market Place, the commercial and civic hub of its merchant rulers, and it’s still an impressive edifice today. German merchants from Hamburg and the Baltic secured trading privileges at Lynn and these were confirmed (after some local disputes) in 1310. The right to maintain their own houses was a key concession. Other foreign merchants had to lodge with native burgesses. Herring, furs, wax, iron and pitch poured into England via Lynn in Hanseatic ships which sometimes carried grain from the Wash into Flanders. Commodities such as wool, skins, cloth and lead were taken back to Danzig and other German harbours. Lynn merchants sent cargo to Prussia in Danzig ships and to Bergen in Lübeck ships, but none appear to have been resident in Norway or Hanseatic cities until the 1380s. By then, English vessels were also accessing the eastern Baltic, and Lynn rapidly became more heavily dependent on the Prussian trade than any other home port. The Hanseatic towns united against England after a major international incident off Denmark in 1468, in which

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Lynn ships were involved. Men from the town were accused by the Danish King of heinous crimes in the Danish colony of Iceland. England and the German Hanse drifted into sea warfare, but with no more than 16 armed vessels on either side. Peace was negotiated at Utrecht in 1473-74 and the German delegation achieved most of its aims, insisting on the return of their former ‘Kontors’ in London and Boston and of a new one at Lynn. When the Treaty of Utrecht was signed in 1474, Edward IV transferred the buildings on the site of Lynn’s existing Hanse House to the Hanseatic League. The Germans redeveloped the premises with two warehouses running down to the Great Ouse, and these are the principal features that can still be

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ABOVE: Lynn’s west prospect about 1680. The spires of St Nicholas and St Margaret were important navigational aids for ships approaching the Wash port. (image after Arthur Tooker). Below is the remarkable 1532 portrait of Hanseatic merchant Georg Gisze by Hans Holbein in his office at the London Steelyard (Berlin, Staatliche Museen Preussischer Kulturbesitz). The precarious placing of the vase of flowers is thought to represent the instability of the world and our place within it.

the bishops of Norwich. The visit of the Kieler Hansekogge (a replica of the late 14th century cargo ships which sailed to Lynn in convoys 600 years ago) made a special impression, and was followed in 2009 by the Lisa von Lübeck, a replica of a 15th century caravel which is bigger than the 14th century kogge. The King’s Lynn Hanseatic Club was set up in November 2005 as an informal body to support Lynn’s membership of the new Hanseatic

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League led by the Borough Council. Councillor Nick Daubney became England’s representative on the Hanseatic Commission and Lynn was the only English member until Hull joined in 2012 (possibly soon be joined by Boston and Ipswich). The Borough Council and the Hanseatic Club work together to promote International Hanse Day every May when there are town walks and public concerts similar to these in other Hanseatic towns. In May this year, the Borough Council extended its programme around a Medieval and Hanseatic theme that included popular music and family activities. As Lynn will be celebrating the 10th anniversary of membership in 2015, the weekend of 15th-17th May is scheduled for another series of colourful public events, including a History & Archaeology forum and an important Business Hanse conference with the emphasis on international company partnerships and exports. The Hanseatic Club also takes the initiative in the organisation of journeys to European cities which were linked to Lynn in the past – cities such as

Lübeck, Hamburg, Gdansk and Riga. Interested readers might be tempted to join the 2015 trip to Tallinn in Estonia, currently available from King’s Lynn’s West Norfolk Travel. What is unknown at the moment is how far the new Hanseatic League can produce strong intercity and interregional partnerships that are more likely to generate popular involvement in European cooperation than the EU bureaucracy in Brussels. Strengthening the network of member cities which characterised the medieval Hanse will allow them to share good business practice and promote cultural tourism. Currently, the Borough Council is working with other Hanseatic towns in such initiatives. Today, people travelling into King’s Lynn are welcomed by signs proudly declaring that they are now entering a Hanseatic town. The past can – and always does – inspire the future.

Any readers interested in joining the Hanseatic Club should contact Paul Richards be sending an e-mail to p.richlynn9x@tinyworld.co.uk. Paul is currently working on a book establishing Lynn’s place and significance in Anglo-Hanseatic history, and King’s Lynn and the Hanseatic League: an International History of an English Port in the Middle Ages is scheduled for publication in 2015.

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In addition to the numerous houses, barns and warehouses, all of the main representative buildings and churches are still intact. It’s truly impressive. Celebrate their medieval history during “Hanseatic Days” festivals from June which include handicrafts, medieval music and traditional competitions.

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William Crome’s (which Mr Clarke says was a type of early DIY store), Woods the newsagents, and Bayes TV. For more photographs of how things used to be in King’s Lynn and the surrounding area, contact Picture Norfolk – you’ll find them at the Norfolk Heritage Centre, Norfolk and

Norwich Millennium Library, The Forum, Millennium Plain, Norwich, Norfolk NR2 1AW. We’ll take another look back at the area next month. IN ASSOCIATION WITH

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CLASSIC MOTORING: The images on this page were taken as the Historic Sports Car Collection visited the VSCC’s Seaman Memorial Trophies race meeting at Snetterton on Sunday 28th September 2014

Norfolk’s classic setting he UK is quite rightly regarded as the world’s centre for historic motorsport. Today, the sport has a greater following than F1 and makes a major contribution to the UK balance of payments. With its close and exciting racing, varied character (and characters!), distinctive noise and colour, and its generous helping of nostalgia, it’s hugely popular with spectators and suits all ages, all tastes, and all pockets. The cars (which range in value from £5,000 to £5,000,000) include touring cars (saloons), GT cars, sports cars and single-seater race cars, and are divided into classes according to their age, type and power.

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The sport is supported by a longstanding and vibrant network of clubs from around the country, of which the largest is probably the Oxfordshire-based Vintage Sports Car Club (VSCC), which organises some 40 social and competitive events every year. Race meetings are held at all the UK’s major race circuits, and the Grand Finale is held between Norwich and Thetford at the magnificent setting of Snetterton. Starting life as an RAF airfield, Snetterton was used by Team Lotus and Norfolk Racing Co. in the 1960s and early 70s to test their racing cars, and recently

underwent a major programme of rebuilding and re-development to lengthen the circuit and improve the facilities under the expert guidance of former Formula One racing driver Jonathan Palmer and his company MotorSport Vision. Snetterton is one of the fastest and most exciting race circuits in the country (the track record is an average lap speed of 125mph) and earned a special place in the nation’s motorsport heritage by hosting the UK’s very first 24-hour race, the Willhire 24 Hour. Thanks to Jonathan and MotorSport Vision, Snetterton has been transformed from a bleak and windswept airfield into a world-class international circuit with family-friendly facilities including competitor pits and paddock, restaurants and viewing areas. It’s a suitably impressive backdrop to the Vintage Sports Car Festival, and it never fails to bring the best out of the classic competitors. KLmagazine November 2014

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1950s Celebrating a golden age of motor sport t the Historic Sports Car Collection, we have a full range of cars covering the golden age of motor sports from the 1920s to the 1960s, and covering all prices from £10,000 to £150,000. The quartet featured here starts with a magnificent 1933 Morgan Super Sport. With its 1220cc (70bhp) engine, the car is a wonder both on the road and the track – and has won no less than three Morgan 3-wheeler Championships together with a VSCC Championship. Freshly refurbished in vibrant orange and black with a new leather trim, it’s just as exciting to look at as it is to drive.

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From the 1940s, we have a stunning 1949 Allard J1 – of which only four are known. The first production competition car of Sidney Allard (who had competitive motoring in his blood), the J1 is a potent machine on the track with a tuned 3.6 litre Ford V8 engine and lightweight body – but it’s also a wonderful boulevard cruiser. This car has been completely refurbished in our workshops, and is well worth a visit. Meanwhile, an iconic car of the 50s is our Frazer Nash Le Mans Replica. This rare and prestigious car was only ever made in small numbers, and originals are now being sold in excess of $1 million. Our model is a famous replica

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that’s been owned by a number of celebrities, and comes with full FIA documentation. It’s ideal for touring and rallies, and thanks to the removal of the windscreen, spare wheel and mudguards is versatile enough to be raced both as an historic sports car or an historic F2 Grand Prix car. Finally, coming from the mid-60s is our distinctive 1965 Hillman Imp. Completely and expertly rebuilt to FIA Homologation specification, this immaculate car is registered for road use and offers an inexpensive entry to historic racing. It’s already eligible for prestigious events such as the Goodwood Revival, Silverstone Classic, and Historic Racing Drivers Club series. In the unlikely event that none of these historic cars strikes a chord with you, you’ll be pleased to learn that the Historic Sports Car Collection has several other cars available. Why not visit us, have a cup of coffee and discuss your interest? JULIAN SUTTON The Historic Sports Car Collection

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ABOVE: Around half the Seahenge timbers (and the central stump) are on display in Lynn Museum – the rest are kept in careful storage

Shedding new light on the story of Seahenge... Early next month, a major new work by local artist Steve Cale will be installed at Lynn Museum. It’s the latest chapter in the story of Seahenge, which already stretches back some 4,000 years

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t the beginning of December, a new painting will be installed at Lynn Museum depicting the natural environment around Holme-next-the-Sea some 4,000 years ago, and it’s hoped the work will shed new light on the prehistoric monument known as Seahenge, increasing our understanding of its historical context. The work – which is over 6 feet long – is the creation of local artist Steve Cale, who lives and works in North Norfolk, combining a passion for art with his love of birdwatching to create atmospheric paintings in watercolours and acrylics. Steve’s held wildlife painting courses around the country, organises and hosts birdwatching tours all over the

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world, and he recently completed around 300 drawings and paintings for the Norfolk Wildlife Trust’s publication Norfolk Wildlife. His painting for Lynn Museum is an unusual departure for the artist as it shows many animals and birds that haven’t been seen in the area for many – if not hundreds – of years. “The idea behind the painting is to capture the spirit of the place,” says Fenland Project Officer Stuart Hall of Norfolk Museums Service. “It shows wild boar (which were known in the area until the medieval era), wolves, an Irish elk, a brown bear, a white-tipped sea eagle and even a pine marten – which you could still find in the Fens until Victorian times.” In total there are over 30 different

species in the painting, and Stuart admits the biggest challenge to visitors will probably be in spotting them all. “It will add another avenue to our understanding of Seahenge,” he says, “a hint of what the environment was like when it was constructed. We’ll probably never know the whole truth about Seahenge, but that’s exactly what makes it so fascinating.” The discovery of an unusual arrangement of timbers on Holme beach was first reported in the spring of 1998, and archaeologists quickly recognised both the significance of the site and the threat posed to it by the sea. Following an initial investigation, the circle was excavated and the timbers removed by the Norfolk Archaeological

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Unit in 1999 with valuable funding from English Heritage. It wasn’t the easiest project for the team, as the site was covered by tides and only accessible between two to four hours a day, but the work revealed a wealth of information. The position of the posts and the presence (or not) of bark allowed researchers to determine that when viewed from outside, the circle would have originally looked like the bark-covered trunk of a great tree. By contrast, the inside would have glowed brightly from the freshly-cut and trimmed wood. At the centre of the circle stood an enormous upturned tree stump, which some archaeologists believed might cover a body. When finally lifted, however, they found a length of twisted honeysuckle rope, which had been used to drag the stump into place. Preservation now became the order of the day, as the timbers began to decay virtually as soon as they emerged from the sands of Holme. They were taken to the Bronze Age Centre at Flag Fen near Peterborough where they were placed in freshwater tanks, cleaned and had most of the

damaging salts removed from them. The timbers were then laser-scanned to record every detail on their surface. From this, researchers were able to determine that the posts and stump all came from between 15-20 oak trees that had been felled in the spring of 2049BC. The trees had been cut down and shaped with up to 50 individual bronze axes, which came as a major surprise to archaeologists, as the circle dates from a time when metal tools had only been used for a few generations – meaning it may well be a sign of the circle’s significance. In 2003, the timbers were transferred to the Mary Rose Trust in Portsmouth

where a complex conservation project saw them immersed in a special wax, gradually reinforcing the cell structure of the wood. The timbers were then finally vacuum freeze-dried to remove any remaining water. Today, the central stump and around half the timbers are on display in Lynn Museum, less than 20 miles from where they were originally erected. Together with Steve Cale’s painting, the Museum will also soon be displaying some important recent acquisitions that will help further illuminate the Bronze Age. They include 12 pieces from a hoard of axe heads and sword fragments found in Docking last year, and a marvellous gold ring (purchased by the Friends of Lynn Museum) that was also found last year near Fincham. “The main reason we acquired these objects is that the school curriculum is now paying much greater attention to early history,” says Assistant Curator of Lynn Museum Dayna Woolbright. “The more ways we can help children understand the past and the more local we can make it, the better. It’s a very exciting time at Lynn Museum!”

LYNN MUSEUM Market Street, King’s Lynn, Norfolk, PE30 1NL Telephone: 01553 775001 Open: Tuesday to Saturday (closed Sunday and Monday) 10am-5pm Free admission for all visitors from now until March 2015.

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n November 1st 2004, Steve Simpson, Neil Jordan and Ian Townshend launched 4 Way Refrigeration Ltd, a refrigeration installation and servicing company in King’s Lynn that’s steadily expanded over the last decade into one of the most experienced, reputable and professional companies in the entire region. “We were all working in the industry at the time,” says Steve, “but we felt there was a real need for a dedicated local service. We felt we could offer something better, something more personal, something more tailored to the specific needs of the local area.” The small team fully expected the new business to grow gradually and slowly at first, but their skills and approach impressed The Co-Operative so much that the newlyformed 4 Way Refrigeration Ltd were soon awarded a major contract. “We’d only been open for three months and we suddenly found ourselves working on around 120 Co-Operative stores all over the country,” Steve remembers. “It was a great boost to the business, and we’ve really never stood still since!”

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Today, 4 Way Refrigeration Ltd employs a team of nine engineers and has worked for a huge range of businesses – from local names such as Worzals, Kerry Foods and Knight’s Hill Farm Shop to national companies such as Budgens, JD Wetherspoon, Costa Coffee, and Starbucks. It’s not all food-based concerns either – 4 Way Refrigeration Ltd has also designed and installed air conditioning and cooling systems for companies as diverse as Bow Brand, Thornalley Funeral Services, and even the British Antarctic Survey. That’s the commercial side of the business. On the domestic front, 4 Way Refrigeration Ltd has provided everything from heating and cooling systems to air conditioning and underfloor heating for hundreds of homes – whether they’re new builds, self-build projects or renovations. “That’s been a large part of our success,” says Steve. “Because we’re able to offer a complete service from concept to completion, we can tailor our products and services to meet the exact needs of the customer – whatever the size of the project. It means we can install a single air conditioning unit in a home office, and it

means we can undertake a complex installation for a large factory.” More recently, the company has expanded further by opening two new divisions in the shape of 4 Way Electrical Ltd – which concentrates on the design, installation and maintenance of lighting and electrical systems – and 4 Way Energy, which is largely concerned with energy conservation through the development and sourcing of high-quality low-carbon solutions. Although air conditioning remains a central part of the business, the word ‘refrigeration’ is something of a misnomer, as 4 Way Refrigeration Ltd also offers a wide range of high quality heating solutions, including air source heat pumps, which absorb heat from the outside air and then use it to heat radiators, underfloor heating systems and hot water. Unlike gas and oil boilers, the system delivers heat at lower temperatures over much longer periods – and the heat is constantly being renewed naturally. Similarly, the innovative new Heat Recovery System cleverly removes all the ‘bad’ air that a building or home doesn’t need, and actually recovers and then

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redistributes the latent heat in the process – it’s a high quality, high performance and totally energy-efficient ventilation solution. Indeed, new ideas and technologies such as these have been the greatest changes 4 Way Refrigeration Ltd has seen during its first decade in business. “It’s in the nature of technology that it’s always changing,” says Steve, “but in the last ten years we’ve seen some amazing developments. For example, it’s now possible for us to pick up our mobile phones and monitor and operate a single fridge unit in a major installation on the other side of the country. Ten years ago, you’d never have thought such as thing was possible.” Of course, the last ten years have also seen an increased awareness of the importance of energy conservation – a development that’s been reflected in major changes in legislation and has a direct impact on the work of 4 Way Refrigeration Ltd. The company operates a continuous staff training programme that ensures all engineers and installation teams have a clear understanding of the products themselves and are fully aware of the ever-changing requirements of the technology and the legislation. “The whole area of energy efficiencies, the use of refrigerants and ozone-depletion products is far more important today than it was in 2004,” says Steve. “That’s why we take a lot of care to ensure all our staff are fully competent and that the company itself is responsible.” Proof of that commitment can be seen in the fact that 4 Way Refrigeration Ltd are members of The Institute of Refrigeration, have F-Gas Certification from REFCOM (the Register of Companies Competent to Manage Refrigerants), are registered with the Renewable Energy Consumer Code, and are an approved installer of the Microgeneration Certification Scheme. As 4 Way Refrigeration Ltd celebrates its 10th anniversary, thoughts inevitably turn to the future, but as Steve and his team continue to offer new products and new services they're determined not to forget their roots. “Our success has always been built on”local customer care,” he says. “That’s always been important to us, and it’s one of the reasons we’ve still got customers who’ve been with us from the very beginning. It doesn’t matter how big we get, we’ll never lose touch with our local base.”

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ABOVE: Although a hedgehog’s eyes are adapted for night-time vision, they have particularly bad eyesight, so rely primarily on hearing and smell to find their way around

Helping hedgehogs get through the winter... Hedgehogs tend to find November’s bonfires irresistible homes for hibernation – but it can be a fatal attraction. Emma Barnard looks at ways we can help these little animals over the winter

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s November begins, one very special animal is looking to begin its yearly hibernation. European hedgehogs in the UK hibernate throughout the winter. These delightful little animals weigh on average just 700g and from head to tail range from 16 to 35 centimetres long. After feeding as much as they can during the autumn, they start building nests in which to bed down for the chilly months during October. A hedgehog’s habitat is generally woodland, farmland or suburban areas, but did you know you could make a

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significant difference to the lives of these creatures by making a few simple changes in your own garden? You see, helping hedgehogs also helps you and your outdoor spaces, as they’ve been quite rightly dubbed the ‘gardener’s friend’ due largely to their diet. Hedgehogs are carnivores, and like nothing better than eating many types of garden ‘pest’ such as slugs and beetles – and they also get through a fair number of caterpillars and earthworms. It’s not just motor vehicles that pose a risk to the lives of hedgehogs, especially at this time of year. Early

November is packed with events and gatherings involving bonfires, which can be a real threat to the hedgehog. So how can we help? It’s common for bonfires to be prebuilt before Guy Fawkes Night, ready to be lit along with the firework celebrations, but the building creates perfect nesting areas for hedgehogs. It’s very important to search bonfire piles for any little hedgehogs that may be snuggling among the leaves and branches before being set alight. Alternatively, don’t build your bonfire before the day you intend to light it – that way hedgehogs won’t have the

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ABOVE: Hedgehogs get their name from their strange foraging habits – they root through hedges and undergrowth in search of their favourite foods, and as they move they emit distinctively pig-like grunts!

chance to set up camp! Hedgehogs will be hibernating between November and mid-March, and they must have enough fat stores in order to survive during this time, so one of the most important things we can do is provide food for them. Food put out for cats and dogs in town and city gardens have been proven to encourage hedgehogs in and make a meal for them. The RSPCA advises leaving minced meat, tinned dog or cat food (as long as it isn’t fishbased), crushed cat biscuits or chopped boiled eggs. Contrary to popular belief, milk doesn’t agree with the stomach of a hedgehog, so plain fresh water in a shallow bowl is the best option to keep them healthy. Another thing that can be done is to make ‘homes’ for them in the garden. Areas of the garden can be left ‘wild’ with piles of leaves and logs; these make appealing nests as well as homes for slugs and beetles which the hedgehogs will be able to feed on. If you do find a hedgehog in need of some attention, there are a few steps you can take to help the animal survive. The British Hedgehog Preservation

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Society suggests you first don a pair of gardening gloves (hedgehogs have around 5,000 spines) and collect it up. Place it in a high-sided cardboard box with a towel which it can hide under. Fill a hot water bottle, wrap it in a towel and place it at the bottom of the box – and ensure the bottle is always warm, as the cold can be of harm. The box should be kept in a quiet area of the home, and you can offer the hedgehog food and water as detailed above. After you’ve made the hedgehog as comfortable as possible, you can call a range of sanctuaries for advice on what to do next (see opposite for contact numbers).

Help for hedgehogs... LOCAL: Norwich Hedgehog Rescue 078844 18943 Diss Hedgehog Advice Service 01379 644988 Foxy Lodge Wildlife Rescue, Hemsby 01493 384237 NATIONAL: British Hedgehog Preservation Society 01584 890 801 RSPCA 0300 1234 999

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

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Good teeth, good life... I ’m often asked about the most rewarding and the most upsetting parts of my job. It’s an easy answer – the most rewarding is helping an animal go from a painful life to a happier, pain free existence. The most upsetting is when treatment is possible but the owner doesn’t see the problem or won’t let us help. The most common instance of this is with dogs suffering from bad teeth. It’s not exclusive to dogs, but it’s less common with cats, who’ll demonstrate mouth pain more readily than dogs. Because of the way dogs eat, often doing minimal chewing, and commonly eating soft food, they build up scale and heavy plaque – especially on their back teeth. Eventually these teeth become badly infected, causing pain, loose teeth and very bad breath. Of course, this will usually be in an older pet, and the owner’s first worry is whether the dog will be alright with the anaesthetic? Today, our anaesthetic medicines and

techniques are excellent, and the days of pets not surviving are pretty much a long and distant bad memory. Naturally, if we think there’s a genuine risk we wouldn’t suggest the procedure, but we’ve recently helped dogs right up to the age of – wait for it – 19! Another concern is that the dog will be distressed by a day at the vets having the teeth treated, but we can help here too, by alleviating the anxiety of both owner and pet with personalised admissions and early premedication to ensure stress levels are minimised. The point to remember is that compared to the pet facing a pain-filled future, a day away from home is a really good trade off. Finally, the other worry is cost, and we all have to budget carefully these days. A typical dental treatment with anaesthesia, tooth removals and a clean and polish that can transform the life of a pet is typically around the price of a full service for your car. And I do mean transform your pet –

ur Pet Health Plan is proving to be very popular, but in case you haven’t heard of it (where have you been?!) it’s basically a way to spread the costs of all routine treatments over a year. Instead of one big sum at vaccine time when you also purchase your wormers and flea treatment, you can sign up for a monthly amount, making budgeting easier, and still ensuring the best care for your pet. It also works out cheaper over the year – and there’s even discount on dental care if your pet needs that one day!

after a dental treatment, owners often come back and report their dog is happily trotting about, playing with toys like they haven’t done for ages. I know I tend to bang on about the huge difference animal dentistry can make, but I am passionate about this, and perhaps I’m on a bit of a crusade. But I’d like to put my money where my mouth is (no pun intended!) and offer 10% off dental procedures throughout November, and up to my holidays on the December 19th. It could well be the best Christmas present you ever got your pet. Let’s start with a free dental examination at either the London Road or Hollies practice – phone us to book yours.

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“It's been a genuine privilege to have been part of the life of a young person who’s suffered more than anyone I’ve known. It’s been a wonderful experience...”

ABOVE: A retired deputy headmistress from Norwich, Melanie was one of Norfolk’s very first independent visitors

Making a real difference to the life of a child... Some of the most inspiring members of society are helping some of its most vulnerable. KL magazine meets up with Steph Walsingham from Action for Children’s Norfolk Independent Visitors Service

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tudies suggest that up to 10% of children in the UK experience neglect, which is defined as the regular failure to meet a child’s basic needs – from love and support to food and clothing. That’s almost 1.5 million children, and every single one of them needs help. Action for Children is a charity that supports the UK’s most vulnerable children and young people. It works directly with more than 300,000 children, young people, parents and carers each year, with 650 services in communities throughout the UK. Part of that work revolves around the concept of the ‘Independent Visitor’

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which fulfills the statutory requirement that vulnerable children and young people in care have access to an independent person if needed or if it would be of benefit to them. In Norfolk there are over 1,000 children and young people ‘looked after’, mainly in foster homes or residential units.

“The crucial element is that the independent visitor is truly and completely independent and has no other agenda than the best interests of the child,” says Steph Walsingham, Service Coordinator for Action for Children’s Norfolk Independent Visitors Service. “The visitor provides a consistent and long-term relationship that’s so important when a child’s life can be so unsettled and unpredictable.” Action for Children’s Norfolk Independent Visitors Service recruits, trains and manages a remarkable team of volunteers who are matched on a 1to-1 basis with children referred by Norfolk Children’s Services.

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Once matched, the ‘visitor’ takes on a befriending role, visiting the child regularly to take them out, keeping in touch and letting them know there’s someone there for them when needed. “The selection and training process can take up to six months before a volunteer is ready to be matched,” explains Steph. “Life for these children can be tough and unpredictable and it’s vital that the Independent Visitor is perfectly suited to a child’s individual needs as they’ll sometimes be the one reliable, dependable element in the child’s life.” Action for Children’s Norfolk Independent Visitors Service started in 1996, and on the very first volunteer training programme was Melanie, a recently-retired deputy headteacher from Norwich. Following her introduction to the role and its requirements, Melanie was successfully matched with a young person who actually became the first person in Norfolk to have an independent visitor. “That’s only the start of the journey,” says Melanie. “One of central strengths of the role of the independent visitor is the trust you have to build – with someone who has no reason to trust anyone. It took five years before my young person fully trusted me.” When they first met, Melanie’s young person was in a children's home in Kent (there being no local facilities available to meet her needs) and would be moved no less than 15 times during their relationship. “That’s one of the reasons why having an independent visitor is so important,” says Melanie. “Experiences like that can be very disruptive and unsettling, so I made it quite clear that wherever she went, I would go too – I would always be available.” The couple had both wonderful (and difficult) times together, and though young people generally leave the

national award recognises outstanding contributions to helping the UK’s most vulnerable and neglected children. “At first I was concerned about receiving an award when there are so many other people deserving of it,” she says. “I’ve decided to accept it in recognition of the work of Action for Children’s Norfolk Independent Visitors Service and everyone associated with it. It’s wonderful that everyone’s hard work and dedication are being recognised in this way.” Of course, the success of the service lies with its volunteers, who come from all walks of life (from lawyers to dinner ladies) but share one thing in common – a genuine willingness to help a child in need and desire to make a genuine and lasting difference. “We’re always looking for potential visitors willing to be there for a vulnerable child or young person and to make a real commitment to them,” says Steph. “It’s often a fun role, but it’s by no means an easy ride – it is, however, enormously valuable and it’s STEPH WALSINGHAM also tremendously Service Coordinator Action for Children’s Norfolk Independent Visitors Service rewarding.” In addition to the initial independent visitor service once they training process, Action for Children’s reach the age of 21, the two have Norfolk Independent Visitors Service remained friends to this day, 17 years offers all volunteers continued support on from their first meeting. and supervision, which can prove “We had such a good relationship it invaluable at times. simply seemed natural to continue it “We’re always here if someone has outside the independent visitor any concerns or difficulties, particularly service,” she says. “Today my young when circumstances change,” says person has a partner and a young child, Steph. “Although they always remain and I’m full of admiration for how far independent, it’s important that they’ve come. It’s been a genuine volunteers understand they’re not privilege to have been part of the life of alone in this.” a young person who’s suffered more If you’re interested in making a real than anyone I’ve known. It’s been a difference to the life of a vulnerable wonderful experience.” child or young person and are willing to This month Melanie will be travelling make the commitment, please contact to the House of Lords to receive a Steph at Action for Children’s Norfolk Stephenson Award from Action for Independent Visitors Service using the Children. Named after the founder of details below for more information on England’s first children’s home, the becoming a volunteer.

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ABOVE: The King’s Lynn team of Berry Recruitment, comprising (from left to right): Vicky Hughes, James Blayney, Rachel Murphy (Business Development Manager), Caroline O’Neill, Sharon Hicks and Megan McKenna

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You’ll find the local face of Berry Recruitment in the centre of King’s Lynn, where Business Development Manager Rachel Murphy heads a dedicated and experienced team from a convenient location on the town’s high street. “Our recruitment methods allow us to recruit quickly and effectively for companies across East Anglia, and everything we do is centred around a very simple goal,” she says. “Our aim is to locate talented individuals and match them to suitable candidate opportunities.” Rachel and her talented team are experienced in managing contracts for companies with in excess of 100 full-time workers, as well as helping smaller businesses improve performance by recruiting quality staff in key areas. The team comes from widely different backgrounds and industries, which means they have a real understanding of recruitment for both candidates and clients in industrial, commercial, driving and agricultural industries. “The fact we’re all local means that

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The Big Interview A general practitioner with a specialist interest in gastroenterology, Dr John Galloway was a pioneer of endoscopy in primary care. He talks to KL magazine about his work and the ground-breaking mission of NSDC... KL MAGAZINE: Could you give us brief overview of NSDC? JOHN GALLOWAY: Norfolk Surgical and Diagnostic Centres offers surgical and endoscopic services in friendly, local GP practices meaning NHS patients have a credible choice and alternative to hospital. NSDC is run by four local GP practices – St James Medical Practice, Gayton Road, Southgates in King’s Lynn plus St Stephens Gate in Norwich. We have provided services to NHS patients since 1995.

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KL MAGAZINE: What does your role entail? JOHN GALLOWAY: I run the endoscopy service. Endoscopy is when the inside of your stomach or bowel is examined using an endoscope, a thin flexible tube with a video camera at the end which transmits images of the inside of your body to a screen. St James offered endoscopy investigations in the practice, and five years ago we moved into new purpose built premises at St Nicholas Court in Dersingham, enabling us to expand our remit to offer gastroscopy and colonoscopy with sedation. We take referrals from GPs across Norfolk. We’ve helped the Queen Elizabeth Hospital with some of their two week cancer wait patients, and next year we hope to start bowel cancer screening for the west Norfolk population. We achieved JAG accreditation earlier this year. This is a national quality marker for endoscopy units and continued registration reflects the high standards practiced there. To date, the NSDC endoscopy service has performed 15,000 procedures. KL MAGAZINE: What are the biggest issues facing healthcare today? JOHN GALLOWAY: Medical advances never stand still and the provision of services struggles to meet demand. Hospital care is expensive and GP practices are continually evolving to meet the provision of quality care. The cost of the NHS year-on-year is increasing and NSDC explores ways to work more efficiently and keep costs down. The work done by NSDC is actually a great example of how services can be KLmagazine November 2014

offered outside of hospitals at a lower price without sacrificing care or quality – in addition to increasing patient choice. KL MAGAZINE: What’s the most rewarding part of your job? JOHN GALLOWAY: Over the years we’ve helped many patients reach a diagnosis early. The two week Suspected Cancer Pathway in hospitals is overburdened, and our service has provided a useful safety net for patients who don’t fulfil the criteria to follow the Cancer Pathway. Our patients have been offered timely investigations in a friendly, safe environment with free car parking. We receive numerous letters of thanks from grateful patients and this is undoubtedly the most rewarding part of my job. KL MAGAZINE: What’s been your greatest achievement? JOHN GALLOWAY: Pioneering endoscopy services in GP practices, as this had previously been a hospital-only service. This was very controversial at the time, and there was heaps of doubt and resistance. We’ve helped to rewrite the rulebook on how to provide these services and have subsequently been recognised nationally and won awards for our work.

KL MAGAZINE: What have you learned from your work? JOHN GALLOWAY: It’s not easy to pitch yourself against the establishment, but if you believe in what you’re doing, it is possible to change opinions and medical practice. KL MAGAZINE: What do you like best about Norfolk? JOHN GALLOWAY: It’s a wonderful place to live and bring up your family. It’s safe, it has access to beautiful countryside and it’s not overcrowded. There’s ready access to culture in the towns and cities across the county – and of course rapid access to London when necessary. KL MAGAZINE: Who’s your biggest inspiration? JOHN GALLOWAY: There’s no one single person, but my professional life has been shaped by my close medical colleagues who have offered me encouragement and support in developing my career. KL MAGAZINE: In your free time, how do you like to relax? JOHN GALLOWAY: I like gardening, cycling, sailing with friends, cabinet making and motoring – which is useful, as I holiday in France frequently.

KL MAGAZINE: What’s the best piece of advice you’ve ever been given? JOHN GALLOWAY: My father advised me to work hard and become a professional. He said I would never be short of work and if I became a doctor I would never have time to get bored. He was right. KL MAGAZINE: What was the last book you read? JOHN GALLOWAY: As I’m fascinated by the history of the Napoleonic era and naval warfare from that time, I tend to read novels covering these themes. The last one was the latest in the Nathan Peake series by Seth Hunter. KL MAGAZINE: Tell us something about yourself that would surprise people... JOHN GALLOWAY: Despite the fact that I’ve had to give many talks and lectures in my career, I still find public speaking a nerve-racking experience! For more information on the work of Norfolk Surgical and Diagnostic Centres, visit www.nsdc.co.uk

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YOU & YOUR HEALTH with BMI The Sandringham Hospital

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here’s no doubt that on the whole we take our feet for granted! Yet foot and ankle injuries are amongst the most common injuries around and can affect anyone – ankle sprains alone account for 1.5million visits to A&E evey year! Sporting mishaps can account for some of the injuries, but your feet and ankles take a considerable battering on a daily basis (it’s estimated we take almost 3,000 steps every day) and many problems are caused by simple day-to-day living. Mr Chandra Pasapula is an orthopaedic consultant who specialises in all aspects of foot and ankle surgery, including the effects of sprains and breaks, high arches, flat feet, achilles tendon problems and arthritis. He also carries out bunion surgery and treats heel pad syndrome along with many other foot and ankle problems. Mr Pasapula –who practises at BMI Sandringham Hospital – is now planning to establish a dedicated foot and ankle clinic that deals with all

aspects of treatment and surgery. “People often sustain these type of injuries playing sports,” he says, “but the truth is that simply stepping awkwardly off a kerb or walking over rough ground can be enough to twist or turn the ankle. The ankle will swell, bruising will develop, and putting weight through the ankle often becomes very painful indeed.” Initially, Chandra recommends resting the ankle, elevating it and applying ice to allow the swelling to subside. “The majority of simple ankle injuries don’t actually require medical attention,” he says, “and by taking those simple steps you’ll find they’ll likely improve within the first two to three weeks.” Of course, there will be times when the ankle doesn’t get better but remains painful and swollen, warranting further investigation. “X-ray imaging of the ankle and hind foot will diagnose most fractures, but some can be more difficult to visualise,” says Chandra. “Small fragments may pull off the front of the heel bone or the side of the ankle bone, giving rise to

persistent pain over the outer aspect of the ankle and foot. On the other hand, cartilage injury within the ankle joint itself leads to complaints of deepseated pain within the joint and usually some swelling.” Some of these lesions may improve without any intervention, but others will require surgery, either to remove or fix the fragments. Lesions within the ankle joint are usually best approached with keyhole surgery with special instruments and equipment used to operate within the joint. “People can develop scarring within the joint, inflammation and bone-spur formation,” says Chandra. “Complaints of a locking or catching sensation are also common and pain is usually felt over the front of the joint. This can be exacerbated when the ankle is bent up such as when someone is walking up a steep hill or squatting down. In this situation, physiotherapy is usually helpful, but if symptoms persist, then surgery may be the only other option.” For more details of how we can help you – and your feet! – contact BMI Sandringham Hospital using the details below.

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ABOVE: Sue Richards and Iwona Kwiatek of North Wootton’s boutique florists Flowers on the Green

A natural flair for flowers Why it’s been a year of celebrations for Flowers on the Green...

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t’s almost as though Flowers on the Green was always meant to be. Sue Richards wanted some help in her garden, while Iwona Kwiatek wanted some help with her English. Sue had an unused space that used to be North Wootton’s post office, while Iwona had a horticultural background and had once opened a florists in her home town. And as if those signs weren’t obvious enough, Iwona’s surname actually means ‘flower’ in Polish! “It was such a shame to see Iwona’s talents and the old post office going to waste,” says Sue, “so we put our heads together, exchanged plans and ideas, and decided to open a boutique florists in the village. And we haven’t looked back since!” Flowers on the Green celebrates its first birthday this month, and it’s been a resounding success from the very start. “Christmas was phenomenal,” says Sue. “We’d only been open for a month, but we were selling arrangements and decorations as soon as we could make them! It’s been a wonderful year. We’ve made stunning KLmagazine November 2014

Mother’s Day bouquets, truly beautiful funeral tributes, and we even managed to provide the flowers for five weddings!” In addition to hand-creating floral bouquets, arrangements and displays for all occasions and all sentiments, Flowers on the Green also offers a distinctive range of unique handmade gifts and decorative accessories that ranges from handembellished and decorated furniture to painstakingly hand-crocheted pieces. There’s a definite sense of the creative and the unusual about Flowers on the Green, a combination of talented artistry and Iwona’s regular buying trips to her native Poland. “We like to offer something a little out of the ordinary,” says Sue, “and by using materials and details you don’t usually find in Norfolk we’re able to produce some really eye-catching and individual pieces.” With the approach of Christmas, Sue and Iwona are busy creating a wonderland of festive flowers and decorations – often helped by Iwona’s twin sister Ola, who originally introduced the two and is a talented florist herself.

Even then, they still find time to host ‘home parties’, bringing the best of Flowers on the Green to your home – and they offer a gift-wrapping service to help you make the most of your presents. It’s been a great year for Flowers on the Green – and the future looks suitably rosy too!

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hat we have done with Endless is new and yet well known. By combining the classic collection of charms in gold, rose gold and sterling silver with a range of colourful bracelets in high quality leather, we have created an accessory that lets you decide your own look. Choose between more than 400 charms and decide your colour or your colours of the day. You can mix and match, or you can stand out. It’s more a fashion statement than a sentimental memento, and it’s all about providing the option for any woman to be herself. To show the world who she is – today. Or to keep it to herself by going simple with favourite charm that matches her outfit. The key to Endless Jewelry is a wide range of high quality products at affordable prices.

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Welcome to The Attick: the home of originality!

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he recent opening of The Attick didn’t just bring an eclectic mix of style and design, distinctive clothing and eye-catching gifts to a corner of North Wootton. Sitting between her existing businesses of Talking Heads and Body Talk, The Attick was the perfect way for Jo Wright to bring everything together into one overall lifestyle experience. “As a whole, it represents a lifetime of commitment,” she says. “I’m always buzzing with ideas, and have always wanted to offer a range of clothing and gifts. The concept behind The Attick is the perfect complement to the hair and beauty sides of the business.” It all started back in 1986 when Jo (a London-trained hairdresser herself) launched Talking Heads, which today is a thriving Aveda-appointed salon comprising some nine stylists and offering a complete range of hair treatments from simple cuts to 72

wedding styles, from highlights to hair extensions. “There aren’t many Aveda salons in the area, so it means we can offer our customers something a bit different and something a bit exclusive,” says Jo. “The majority of Aveda products are plant-derived, which means they’re very natural and refreshing. Of course, it also helps when you’ve got such a friendly and talented team of stylists!” Hair extensions are one of Talking Heads’ most popular treatments at the moment, and the salon offers a range of options including full head weaves from £150 (which last up to three months) to full head micro loops from £300 (which last up to four months) and full head Remi Cachet from £275 (which lasts up to six months) – and all prices include hair, fitting, cutting and the styling itself. Jo followed the runaway success of Talking Heads in 2007 by opening Body Talk, a beauty salon that offers a KLmagazine November 2014

complete range of tanning and beauty treatments including facials, bodycare and nails – together with a unique range of skincare and cosmetic products and accessories. “When Body Talk opened we were in the depths of a recession,” Jo remembers, “but that was all part of it. Women still wanted something nice for themselves, and still wanted to feel good about themselves. I felt that providing a relaxing, friendly and comfortable environment for some important ‘me’ time was just what the area needed, and I was right. The response was brilliant and we’ve never stopped growing!” In addition to dedicated treatment rooms and four fully trained beauty therapists, Body Talk also offers quality products such as Resultime by Collin Paris and cosmetics by Katherine Daniels (which were specifically designed for British salons). “Body Talk has always been about treating

people to professional treatments, responsible products, and the very best standards of customer care,” says Jo. Now, the hairstyling and bodycare has been joined by The Attick – Jo’s carefullyselected range of clothing, gifts and decorative accessories. Here you’ll find a beautiful range of giftware – from vintage picture frames to greeting cards and candles, from jewellery and scarves to handbags and cushions – and an exciting collection of easy-wear, smart casual clothing. “I’ve tried to make the clothing as varied and stylish as possible,” says Jo. “And by only stocking a few items of each line I can keep it quite exclusive. There’ll always be something new to discover, and I’m hoping to introduce some pieces from the Masai collection early next year. We’re already looking forward to that!” Visit The Attick today or browse the extensive online store and treat yourself to the complete style experience – quite literally from top to toe!

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A dozen cocktails for the 12 days of Christmas Take a time-honoured recipe, add an eclectic blend of flavours, and garnish with a sprinkle of retro-kitsch. Cocktails have never really lost their appeal, and they’re perfect for the festivities...

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he first reference to a ‘cocktail’ as an alcoholic drink is a rather disparaging comment by the editor of a New York newspaper in 1806. Describing it as “a stimulating liquor, composed of spirits of any kind, sugar, water, and bitters,” Harry Croswell said it was of “great use to a democratic candidate, because a person, having swallowed a glass of it, is ready to swallow anything else.” The golden age of the cocktail was undoubtedly the Prohibition era in America (1919-1933), which saw the largely unavoidable use of honey, fruit juice and other flavourings in an attempt to make the illegal and inferior

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alcohol of the time more palatable. Cocktails have always had a touch of style and sophistication about them, and have been through something of a renaissance lately, with traditional recipes used as inspiration for new and novel ingredients and complex flavours. The good news is that you don’t need to look like Tom Cruise or have the skills of a professional juggler to make a good cocktail. If you’re hosting a festive get-together with friends and family over the coming weeks and fancy treating them to something a bit different, here’s a dozen wonderful cocktails to try, one for each of the 12 days of Christmas. Enjoy them – and remember to enjoy them responsibly!

1: BUCK’S CLUB 30ml gin 5ml cherry brandy 45ml fresh orange juice 15ml fresh tangerine juice 90ml champagne

Made with cheap sparkling wine and boxed orange juice, the modern take on Buck’s Fizz is a pale imitation of this classic celebratory drink. It was named after the Buck’s Club in London where it was originally invented as an excuse to begin drinking early – and it was first served there in 1921 by a barman named McGarry. The true recipe for Buck’s Fizz is reportedly only known by the barmen of the Club and is claimed to have a couple of secret ingredients.

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The world’s most expensive cocktail was made by Joel Heffernan at Club 23 in Melbourne, Australia in February 2013. It cost £8,583, was called The Winston, and contained 60ml of Croizet’s 1858 Cuvee Leonie cognac... 2: NEGRONI 30ml gin 30ml sweet vermouth 30ml Campari 30ml prosecco

The mix of ingredients isn’t to everyone’s taste, but the traditional Negroni is a very smart and distinctive cocktail. A sparkling version was created in Milan during the 1950s when a bartender supposedly mistook a bottle of prosecco for gin, and this is a more balanced and suitably festive version. Build the drink in an icefilled glass and garnish with a slice of orange. 3: HOT BUTTERED RUM 60ml spiced rum 120ml boiling hot water butter, a knob brown sugar to taste

This is a lovely warm drink for the winter, and is even better if you make your own spiced rum instead of buying a bottle. If you’d like to make your own, take a 1 litre glass jug and mix 750ml rum with a vanilla bean (split lengthwise), three whole cloves, two cinnamon sticks, a 1cm piece of ginger, five black peppercorns and a whole nutmeg. Whether you make the effort or not, mix the ingredients and garnish with a sprinkling of nutmeg and a cinnamon stick. 4: WHISKY MAC 10ml ginger liqueur 40ml whisky (not too heavy)

The invention of the Whisky Mac is usually attributed to a certain Colonel Macdonald (after whom it was named) who devised it during the days of the British Raj in India. It’s certainly been around since the 1860s (about 20 years longer than the Martini) but these days most people associate it with inferior whisky and whatever ginger wine is still in the cupboard. Choose good quality ingredients and you’ll see why it was such a good idea in the first place. Build the drink over a few ice cubes and garnish with a fresh slice of ginger. 5: BROOKLYN 60ml rye or other whiskey 30ml dry vermouth 10ml maraschino liqueur 10ml Amer Picon

The Brooklyn (which was really popular in New York during Prohibition) may be less well-known than the Manhattan, but it’s equally delicious. The maraschino liqueur adds a deliciously rich sweetness, which compensates for the dry (rather than sweet) vermouth. If you have trouble tracking down Amer Picon (which is a caramelcoloured French apéritif) you can substitute it with a few dashes of bitters. Combine the ingredients with ice and stir until well-chilled, and then strain into a chilled cocktail glass.

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Food & Drink 9: IRISH RISTRETTO 250ml espresso 700ml Irish whiskey 1 vanilla pod, split lengthwise sugar to taste This beautiful version of Irish Coffee doesn’t need to be heated or topped with cream. As you might expect, freshly-brewed espresso is essential – ‘instant’ espresso simply doesn’t work. Combine the ingredients, chill, and pour this marvellously dark elixir into liqueur glasses. 10: MOJITO ROYALE 5 mint sprigs 2tsp simple syrup 60ml rum 60ml 20ml lemon juice 200ml champagne The Mojito was born in Cuba, though its origins (and where it got its name) is the subject of debate. The simple reason why it’s so popular is that it’s delicious. To make this romantic variation, stir four of the mint sprigs with the syrup in a mixing glass (the other sprig will be used for garnish). Add the rum and lemon juice, mix up with some ice and then strain into two chilled flutes. Now slowly pour 100ml of champagne into each glass. 11: FRENCH 75 60ml gin 30ml lemon juice 2tsp sugar Champagne or sparkling wine

6: GOLDEN KISS 30ml chocolate vodka (see below) 120ml champagne, chilled

Cacao nibs – crumbles of pure cacao – are increasingly easy to find (look in a healthfood store if you get stuck) and they’re well worth searching out for this beautiful cocktail. Toast them in a dry frying pan for a minute or two, and once they’re cool pour them into a bottle of good quality vodka. You’ll need to set this aside for 3-6 days. Then strain out the nibs and place the vodka in the freezer. Now it can be mixed with the champagne to create a the sparklingly festive Golden Kiss. 7: ATHOLL BROSE 500g thick-cut porridge oats 700ml whisky 225g heather honey 100ml boiling hot water 300ml single cream

Supposedly named after the 1st Earl of Atholl (who quashed a Highland rebellion in 1475 by filling the rebels’ well with the mixture!) the Atholl Brose was one of Queen Victoria’s favourite drinks. This is a streamlined version of the centuries-old original. Place the

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porridge oats and whisky in a large jar to soak overnight. Once that’s done, take a second jar, combine the honey and boiling hot water, and stir until the honey is completely dissolved. Add the single cream and stir. Now press the porridge through a fine strainer into the cream mixture. Stir to combine, and refrigerate to chill. You’ll find it’s well worth all the effort. 8: GIN TWIST 30ml dry gin 30ml lemon juice, freshly squeezed 30ml hot water sugar to taste

London’s most popular holiday drink in the early-19th century (it even inspired some poetry!) was the Gin Twist. It largely disappeared after the Beerhouse Act (1830) made ale cheaper than gin and converted the country to a nation of beer drinkers. It’s recently made a welcome comeback, however, and it’s refreshingly simple to make. Combine the gin, lemon juice, and hot water, and add sugar to taste. Garnish with a lemon twist to prove the juice was fresh and not bottled (or barrelled as it was back in the 1820s!)

Although this cocktail is supposedly named after the 75mm field gun used by the French in the First World War, this recipe dates from the late 1940s. The ingredients bring out the best in each other – it’s tart, refreshing, herbal, and effervescent. Simply fill a cocktail shaker or mixing jug with ice and mix in the gin, lemon juice and sugar for about 20 seconds. Strain into a flute and top with champagne. Stir gently and garnish with a long, thin lemon spiral. 12: ORIGINAL COCK-TAIL 40ml dry gin 10ml Triple sec 10ml ginger liqueur 2 dashes of Angostura Bitters

Last but by no means least is the drink where it all started. In a London newspaper of 1798 you’ll find the first use of the word ‘cock-tail’ to refer to a drink – where it was defined as “vulgarly called ginger.” Consequently, here’s a delightful homage to the original. Build the ingredients in a glass, add ice and garnish with a twist of orange. If you don’t have any ginger liqueur, stir three slices of fresh ginger and 5ml of syrup into the glass.

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ABOVE: The all-day breakfast pork pie is just one of Sarah Pettegree’s remarkable – and amazingly tasty – local creations

Why Norfolk is home of the perfect pork pie... The journey from management accountant to award-winning gourmet pork pie maker has been a fascinating one for Sarah Pettegree – and she’s determined to put the food of Norfolk first

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hink of pork pies and your thoughts generally tend to turn to a town just over 14 miles to the northwest of Leicester – not to the beautiful countryside of rural North Norfolk. But that’s exactly where you’ll find Sarah Pettegree of Bray’s Cottage Pork Pies, which is based in Letheringsett and has a growing reputation that’s spreading far beyond Norfolk. Sarah’s lived in Norfolk most of her life, and after a variety of jobs (including a fascinating spell with the Ministry of Agriculture working on their coypu eradication programme) found herself as a somewhat reluctant management

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accountant. “I’d never really wanted to be an accountant,” says Sarah, “and living in such a truly beautiful place that had so much to offer started me thinking that I wanted my work to reflect that. I’d grown up in a farming family, I’d always had an interest in food and agriculture, and my mother was an extremely talented cook who was never afraid to experiment. Everything was pointing me in the same direction.” But how did those directions lead to pork pies? “I was actually born in the Midlands,” she says, “so I was no stranger to the pork pie! I’d had them in the past, and I thought they were okay, but I had the 79

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ABOVE: All Bray’s pork pies are made with the very best pork from lovingly-reared, outdoor pigs in North Norfolk

feeling that I could do better – especially by using local produce.” Sarah launched Bray’s Cottage Pork Pies in 2007 (the name comes from the location of her original smallholding on Bray’s Lane) with an Onion Marmalade pie made with the very best pork from outdoor (and lovingly-reared) pigs and a very special hot water crust pastry. It was an immediate success. “We refused to make a ‘normal’ pork pie for ages,” she says. “If we couldn’t bring something different to the table, there seemed little point to the business. It’s always been very important to us to make the most of locally-produced food by trying new things and being creative. The Onion Marmalade pie is still our best seller – it’s still the one that seems to stop most people in their tracks.” Since then, Sarah’s passion for local flavours and clever experimentation has resulted in chilli and chorizo pork pies, wild garlic pork pies, an autumnal variety using apples from Sandringham, and two festive pork pies with prune and brandy, and fig and orange. She’s even created an

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all-day breakfast pie that incorporates quail’s egg, bacon and baked beans. Through it all, Sarah’s passion for the county’s food landscape remains undiminished, and it’s not just something she talks about. Recently, she spent a month only consuming food and drink produced in Norfolk. “It was really interesting, and I was treated to some truly gorgeous food,” she says. “It was fascinating being forced to take seasonality into account, and one of the most important things I discovered was that although the ‘Norfolk Diet’ involved a little more thought and planning than simply visiting the supermarket, it didn’t involve spending more money.” Sarah doesn’t see Bray’s as a stand-alone enterprise. For her, the business is part of a wider community that has the local economy and sustainability at its core. “For me, it’s very important that local food producers work together,” she says. “We all know each other well and we all keep in regular contact. By supporting each other we can grow together and be successful together. That’s not just good for us, it’s good for Norfolk too.”

Although they were described by Country Life as one of Norfolk’s bestkept secrets, admiring word of Sarah’s pork pies has continued to spread – from Radio 3’s Test Match Special commentating team to Heston Blumenthal, who recently invited her to take part in an episode of Channel Four’s Heston’s Great British Food. But there’s no doubt what gives Sarah the greatest sense of achievement. “Every time we’re at an event or a farmer’s market or a county show,” she says, “people will come up to me and say ‘that’s the best pork pie I’ve ever had’ – that’s such a brilliant feeling and it’s why we started in the first place. Before Bray’s, no one would ever come up to me and say ‘that’s the best spreadsheet I’ve ever seen!’” As she takes Bray’s Cottage Pork Pies forward, don’t expect Sarah to be making any radical changes to the pies themselves or taking anything from their unique local character. “For us, it’s all about keeping it local, keeping it sustainable,” she says. “It’s all about celebrating Norfolk by producing high quality products that people appreciate and enjoy.” And the proof of that, as they say, is in the pie. For more information on Bray’s Cottage Pork Pies and details of local stockists see www.perfectpie.co.uk

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Pheasant: a great alternative to turkey... I

n season from now until the start of February, pheasant is the largest and most widely-available game bird. Its lean, gamey meat makes for a tasty autumnal treat when cooked with bacon and buttered root vegetable mash, and at Christmas pheasant makes a superb alternative to turkey. They’re traditionally sold in pairs (a cock and a hen) called a ‘brace’ but they can also be bought individually.

CHOOSE... A whole bird will serve two people. You’ll find boned and tied birds available at some local butchers – they look good and they’re easy to carve, with little or no waste. Boneless breasts can be bought in packs, and you should allow 1-2 per person. Bone-in thighs and whole legs are also readily available – allow 2 pieces per person. PREPARE... To prepare pheasant yourself, remove the wishbone and cut the legs and

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wings at the second joint to neaten them. Wipe the bird with kitchen paper (inside and out), season the inside, and insert slices of orange, lemon or apple together with a few sprigs of fresh sage and/or thyme. Then tie the legs together with string, season all over, and brush liberally with softened butter or oil. To prevent the breast meat drying out during the cooking process, cover with streaky bacon, pancetta, Parma ham or vine leaves. Pheasant breasts, thighs and legs benefit from being marinated for 4-24 hours before cooking to prevent dryness. The breasts are best cooked with the skin on to protect the meat and to keep it moist (you can remove it before serving). COOK... Ideally, you should roast whole young birds at 190o for 40-50 minutes, and leave to rest for 10-15 minutes before serving. Alternately (and this is a better option if you don’t know the age of the

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Preparation: 15 minutes Cooking: 30 minutes Serves: 4

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INGREDIENTS 250g pearled spelt ½ a large onion finely diced 2 cloves of garlic crushed 3 medium sized beetroots coarsely grated ž litre of vegetable stock 4 large fresh mackerel fillets, pin boned

2 Add the spelt and beetroot and stock and bring to the boil.

6 In a heavy pan fry off the seasoned mackerel skin side first until golden and crispy; flip the fillets at the last minute to finish.

3 Gently simmer until spelt and beetroot is tender.

7 Divide the spelt between 4 bowls, place the mackerel fillets on the top.

4 Add a little more stock if needed.

8 Serve with the horseradish cream and fresh chervil.

5 Season to taste & keep warm.

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Preparation: 20 minutes Cooking: 5 minutes Serves: 2 INGREDIENTS One confit duck leg 90g gooseberries, topped and halved 1 shallot, finely chopped 1tbs ricotta 4 fresh lasagne sheets Flour (if you’re using lasagne sheets) 1 tbs butter A handful of Arugula (if not available, use another peppery salad green) Juice of half a lemon A similar amount of olive oil WINE MATCH Think about the sharpness of the gooseberries rather than the fatty richness of the duck. If you fancy a red, keep it light with a Pinot Noir. For a white wine, a Viognier is a great choice. 86

METHOD 1 Heat half the butter in a frying pan over a medium heat. As it starts to foam, add the shallot and half the gooseberries. Turn the heat down and let them cook gently for about five minutes while you prepare the duck. 2 Remove most of the fat from the duck leg. Shred and chop the meat finely and put in a mixing bowl with the ricotta. Remove the shallot and gooseberries from the heat, allow to cool a little then add to the duck. Mix everything together, taste and season as needed. 3 If using fresh lasagne, dust a worksurface with a little flour and use a rolling pin to roll two sheets a little thinner than they are. Now take your duck mix and put about six separate teaspoons’ worth of mix on one of the sheets. Dip your finger into some water and dampen

the sheet around the mix. Lay the second sheet on top and starting from the middle gently pat down so you expel all the air and seal the two sheets of pasta together. Cut to separate ravioli with a knife. 4 Set a medium pan of well-salted water on to a gentle boil. To cook the ravioli drop them into the water a few at a time and let them cook for 3-4 minutes until they float to the top. 5 Meanwhile, heat the remaining butter and gooseberries in the frying pan. Let them brown a little but be careful not to burn either the butter or the berries. To serve, lay the ravioli on the plate and top with the butter and gooseberries. Season well with pepper. You can dress the Arugula on the plate by squeezing the lemon over it and giving it a quick drizzle of olive oil and a little salt and pepper. KLmagazine November 2014

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Discovering the many delights of the Market Bistro in King’s Lynn...

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or quite some time, I’ve been meaning to visit the Market Bistro on the Saturday Market Place in the centre of King’s Lynn – largely because it’s so highly recommended and well regarded by everyone I speak to who’s enjoyed a meal there. They’re not the only ones singing the praises of the Market Bistro however. The restuarant was recently awarded a maximum 3-star sustainability rating by the Sustainable Restaurant Association (SRA), which placed it among the best performers in the UK. The award recognises a commitment to serving the most sustainablysourced food while playing an active part in the community – which obviously didn’t go unnoticed by the compilers of the prestigious Michelin Guide, one of the oldest and most respected restaurant guides around – and in which the Market Bistro is proudly featured. Consequently armed with some great expectations, my friend and I arrived for dinner at the restaurant on a Thursday evening. We were instantly treated to a warm welcome – not only from the staff, but also from the atmosphere and feel of the restaurant, which is beautifully decorated and softly lit.

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We were shown to our table and given the menu and wine list, before owner Lucy Golding came to welcome us personally. She was thoroughly (and very impressivley) knowledgeable of her wines, and helped me select the most beautiful red which exactly matched my description of what I fancied. The menu was mouth-wateringly good and we were served olives and warm homemade bread with accompanying dips while we perused the dishes at leisure. To give a flavour, the starters consisted of a rare breed hock terrine with pickles and toast; scorched mackerel with crisp bread and apple and horseradish relish; and Cromer crab, with fennel, radish, heritage potato and smoked paprika aioli. The main menu was even more tantalising than the starters – a great selection of meat dishes including red poll beef blade; Fruit pig 35-hour braised pork belly and tenderloin; and stuffed chicken

breast. We (finally!) decided upon two fish dishes – the poached Pollock, served with mussels, heritage potatoes, carrots and leeks; and a choice from the specials board – line-caught seabass, with chorizo, runner beans and heritage potatoes (which the restaurant was very accommodating in swapping for butternut squash as my dining partner was gluten intolerant). Both meals were outstanding, in particular the Pollock – it melted in the mouth and is quite possibly one of the tastiest fish dishes I’ve ever eaten, and we do dine out often! The waiting staff were attentive throughout our meal and even the Head Chef Richard came

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to our table to ensure we were happy with everything – it was a very nice (and well-appreciated) touch. Our relaxing meal continued when we were presented with the dessert menu, from which we decided to share the tutti fruitti ice cream sundae with vanilla and brownie. It was the perfect way to round off a perfect meal. One of the main reasons I was prompted to send this review is that I had a bit of a misperception of the Market Bistro before visiting. With all the widespread acclaim and accolades, I believed it was a restaurant reserved for special occasions and for connoisseurs of fine dining. There’s no doubt the food served is of the highest quality, and if you fancy a special dish you wouldn’t find on most local menus then this is definitely still the restaurant for you – but with simpler options such as steak and chips and fish and chips, it’s also the perfect restaurant for a weekend family treat or a midweek break from cooking! There’s something for all tastes on the menu and it’s a thoroughly relaxing and welcoming atmosphere to dine in. Even better, the overall cost was lower than my preconceived ideas, the starters ranging from £4.95-£7.95 and the main dishes ranging from £10.95-£16.95. These days, even chain restaurants and pubs are creeping into this price bracket and there’s really no comparison between the quality of the ingredients, the presentation, the overall service and the ambience of the Market Bistro. If you haven’t tried this wonderful local restaurant yet, be sure to pay a visit in the near future – you can’t fail to be impressed. FOOD

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BELOW: This beautiful solid silver starfish pendant by Alexis Dove also features a tiny seed pearl and is fitted with the designer’s signature ring and bar fitting. Available from Tim Clayton Jewellery of King’s Lynn. Contact 01553 772329 for more details and other pieces from the Alexis Dove Collection.

ABOVE: Pocket Watches are inspired by pocket art, the craft of creating beautiful miniature masterpieces. Everyone should carry a small work of art with them to enrich their lives. Every watch has a genuine leather strap and stone set collections include Swarovski elements. With 11 collections in a variety of bold and natural colours and three different sizes, there’s a Pocket Watch for every individual. Prices from £135-£200. Available from Francis Wain Jewellers of King’s Lynn. Contact 01553 774499 for more details.

For her If you can’t have a special treat at Christmas, when can you have one? Whether you’re looking for a touch of sparkle, a touch of luxury, or a stylish surprise here’s a little local inspiration...

BELOW: A gift that’s sure not to disappoint any lady preparing for the party season, these standout metallic court shoes will brighten any outfit with their shimmering metallic effect and iridescent hues. Choose a pair from a selection of sparkling colours – and why not complement these eye-catching shoes with a matching clutch handbag? Burst Green Shoes (£85) available from Dune, intu Chapelfield. Call 01603 753344 for more details.

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ABOVE: These Dubarry Carton faux fur cuffs (£20) are the perfect addition to a stylish winter wardrobe. They can be worn alongside other faux fur accessories such as headbands and snoods, and the cuffs have a fleece and knitted lining making them easy to attach to any long-sleeved garment. Available from Lings Country Goods of Great Massingham – contact 01485 520828 for more details.

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LEFT: The Dubarry Rugby hip flask in walnut (£49) is the ultimate gentlemen’s accessory. This stylish leather-bound hip flask will fit perfectly inside a blazer for a day at the races – or inside his Barbour for a day in the field! Meanwhile, the classic Dubarry Grafton men’s wallet in walnut (below, £49) is made from smoother and crushed leathers for a contrast in texture. The quality design features a fully branded lining and six spaces for cards. Either (or both!) makes the perfect gift for the special man in your life, and you can find these – and many other fantastic gift ideas – in The Hayloft at Bearts of Stowbridge. For more details, see www.bearts.co.uk or contact 01366 388151

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They say that men are the most difficult people to buy gifts for, but there’s no need to fall back on the old staples of ties and gloves. Here are some great ideas...

BELOW: Get them gym-ready with this great essentials kit from Jack Wills. The Jack Wills Men’s Gym-Ready Essentials toiletries and bag set (£45) contains a drinks bottle, body spray, shower gel and shampoo – all in a fashionable holdall. Fabulous for any fitness fanatic. Available from Boots at Queensgate. Call 01733 311666 for more details and information.

ABOVE: This delightful collector’s tin plate car is just one of the high quality models of planes, trains and automobiles available from the Historic Sports Car Collection, which includes the St. John tin toy series of record breakers (including the 203mph Sunbeam and Donald Campbell’s Bluebird). Other great gift ideas for the motoring enthusiast range from vintage-style gearknob bottle stoppers and cuff links to archive motorsport poster prints (right). Contact the Historic Sports Car Collection at Tottenhill on 01553 811493.

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STUDIO & GALLERY NEW

• Stained Glass & Fused Glass

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glass design landscape architect gallery

Ravens Yard, Harpley, Kings Lynn, PE31 6TN

Open: Wednesday - Friday, 10-3pm (or by appointment) Tel: 01485 521749 / 07891 128202 www.norfolkdesign.gallery ABOVE: Made using the finest Argentine leather and available in a range of colours, patterns and sizes, the Pampeano belt (£55) is a great addition to anyone’s wardrobe, and looks great whether it’s worn with trousers or casually with jeans or chinos. Available from Christopher William Country of North Creake. Contact 01328 738983 for more details.

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Fineline Frames & Gallery exhibits works by local and national artists and offers a bespoke service, covering all aspects of picture framing. Great for all your Christmas framing ideas!

01328 258964 Opening times: Tuesday-Saturday 10am- 4pm (Open until 3 pm Christmas Eve)

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For children Fun and games – it’s what makes Christmas such a special time of year, and no one gets more excited about it than children. In a world of hi-tech gadgets and computer games, here are some marvellous ideas for little ones...

LEFT: The Deluxe Animal Hospital from Breyer (£29.70) includes everything the aspiring veterinarian needs to keep animals healthy and happy! Fun and educational, the set features a small animal clinic, a large animal care centre (with exam rooms), grooming centre, small paddock, and sliding doors. And to keep animalmad youngsters busy, there’s also a horse mare and foal, a Silican donkey, pygmy goat, Border collie, cat, horse blanket, operating table – and bandage box! Just one of the many Breyer toys available from Bearts of Stowbridge. Call 01366 388151 for more details.

RIGHT: Budding artists will love this brilliant idea, which lets them draw anything – including cartoons, friends, objects and landscapes. The John Adams Supergraph (£24.75) is an all-inone drawing station that needs no batteries, is lightweight and portable, and folds away for easy storage. Just one of the hundreds of great gift ideas available from Youngsters World in King’s Lynn –contact 01553 766576 for more details.

ABOVE: Kids will love this pop-up play tent that’s perfect for indoor and outdoor play all year round. Available in multiple colours and designs, the tents have an SPF50 coating, making them safer for children to play in the garden. Easy to construct and easy to store in its own carry case, this tent is sure to be a hit with kids and adults alike. The Château Kids’ Pop-Up Play Tent (£36.99) is available from Trespass, intu Chapelfield. Call 01603 753344 for more details.

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ABOVE: All Frozen fans (and there’s a lot of them out there!) will love this sweet lilac Disney Frozen crew sweatshirt (£17-£18), beautifully emblazoned with Olaf and Elsa. Suitable for all ages from 3 months to 6 years, it’s a literally brrrrilliant gift, but you’ll need to hurry while stocks last. Available from Next at Queensgate. Call 01733 311666 for more details and information.

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Christmas BELOW: Whilst these decorative lamps by Lampe Berger look like an ornament, they are in fact the original home fragrance burners, designed back in 1898 to purify the air in hospitals. Thanks to a unique catalyst diffusion system, it takes just 20 minutes to rid the average room of most unwanted odours – and with a vast range of sophisticated scents created by master French perfumiers to choose from, they’ll leave any room fresh and inviting. The collection includes this limited edition Christmas box set and is available exclusively in Norfolk and Cambrideshire from Living in Paradise of Downham Market. Contact 01366 384422 for more details.

ABOVE: If you’re looking for something unique and a great healthy alternative to chocolate this Christmas, look no further than these wonderful fruit baskets by Starlings (from £29.95, including UK delivery). They’re packed full of a rich selection of local, European and worldwide produce. For more details, contact Starlings of Swaffham on 01760 721283

For the home If you think you’ve got enough shoes (do you really?) or there’s no more room on the tie rack, why not think a bit differently and choose a gift for the home? Here’s just a few of our festive favourites to brighten up the season...

ABOVE: If you know someone who loves cheese, you’ll make their day when they receive this Cartwright & Butler Cheese Lovers collection (£27.99) as a gift. This tempting treat includes a Chutney that packs a punch with onions, swede, apples, carrot and a selection of spices – along with golden thin wafers with a taste of sea salt and pepper, and golden thin wafers with a taste of honey and mustard. All presented in a wooden gift caddy which features a really useful cheeseboard with an indent for your chutney jar. It’s perfect! Available from Everything Outdoor – contact 01328 712120 (Holkham) or 01485 298082 (Sandringham) for more details.

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ABOVE: Design your very own Christmas door wreath with the help of North Wootton’s boutique florist Flowers on the Green. Prices depend on size and content, but start from as little as £18 for customised orders. You can discuss your own ideas and colour schemes – traditional, modern or futuristic – and your design can be continued throughout your home with beautiful table decorations and centrepieces created with natural products such as cinnamon, preserved fruit slices and pine cones. For more details, contact Flowers on the Green on 01553 606544.

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RIGHT: Treat someone special to this beautiful necklace from Hollywood designer Neil Lane. Handcrafted and vintage-inspired, the pendant is pave set with 1/5 carat brilliant round diamonds. The filigree heart necklace is made of sterling silver, has a stunning luxurious design and is exclusive to Ernest Jones. The Neil Lane Designs Silver 1/5 Carat Diamond Heart Pendant (£299) is available from Ernest Jones, intu Chapelfield. Call 01603 753344 for more details. ABOVE: From Frappuccino fans to Cappuccino connoisseurs, all coffee lovers will adore this aromatic Caffe coffee set (£29.95) from Carluccio’s. The set contains two branded coffee cups with saucers, a pack of superb Napoli espresso ground coffee, and a bag of dark chocolate coffee beans. Available from Carluccio’s at Queensgate. Call 01733 311666 for more details and information.

For everyone There’s nothing quite like a surprise for Christmas, and it doesn’t matter whether you’re 8 or 80, our local retailers are packed with some great gift ideas – from hi-tech to high fashion. For anyone, for everyone...

ABOVE: An ideal gift for the entire family, this bargain tablet by TrekStor (£59.99) offers portable entertainment for everyone. It’s convenient, quick and loaded with clever functions for enabling simple gameplay, app usage and internet surfing. With a 7-inch, high resolution screen and the ability to expand to 32GB with a microSD card, this tablet certainly won’t disappoint gadget lovers. The TrekStor SurfTab breeze 7.0+ Tablet is available from Clas Ohlson, intu Chapelfield. Call 01603 753344 for more details. BELOW: The latest blockbuster from the creators of the juggernaut videogame series Call of Duty is the highlyanticipated and critically-acclaimed Destiny. There’s no better introduction to the world of gaming than with a special Playstation 4 pack (£369.99) which includes a copy of the best-selling game. Available from GAME at Queensgate. Call 01733 311666 for more details and information.

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RIGHT: Finally, don’t forget Santa Claus! The Night Before Christmas Santa and Reindeer Treat Set (£8.50) is complete with festive serving plate, cookies just for Santa and some special glittery Reindeer food to sprinkle outside to attract Rudolph’s attention! Available from Boots, intu Chapelfield. Call 01603 753344 for more details.

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Christmas Wonderland at Thaxters! SPECIAL OFFER!

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in Georgian times, which injected the gorgeous character you see and feel as you walk through the town today. With a number of iconic buildings, schools, businesses and events spread throughout the town, Holt is one of the most exciting and interesting destinations in Norfolk. What first strikes you about Holt is the distinct lack of chain stores. There’s a real sense of pride in what the town can provide in this aspect and its obvious independent and ‘unspoiled’ nature; it’s refreshing to see so few big name retail shops lining the streets. When you stop to think about just how much must be going on in Holt on a daily basis, the mind boggles. Educationally, the famous and long established Greshams School is situated in the town. The school was founded in 109

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1555 by Sir John Gresham. He gave the manor house (which he’d bought from his eldest brother) over as the school’s home. Greshams was originally for boys alone, but has been co-educational since 1971. Former students include composer, conductor and pianist Benjamin Britten, inventor Sir James Dyson, actor Sebastian Shaw and international rugby player Tom Youngs. Greshams is a collection of beautiful buildings in a rural setting which puts Holt on the map as having one of the most notable public schools in the country. Greshams isn’t the only school in the town – Holt has a charming primary school to boot. Holt Community Primary School is a state primary school for children aged 4–11. In 1910, the Infant School was built with the Junior School following in 1928. The two schools were merged in 1965 to form Holt County Primary School, and the name changed to its current title in 1999. School children from across the county have more reasons than the two schools to visit the town, though. Holt Hall is an Environmental and Outdoor Learning Centre run by Norfolk County Council. Set in an 86-acre estate comprised of ancient woodland, lawns, lakes and gardens, the field studies centre offers schools, colleges and universities the opportunity to learn outside the classroom with residential and day courses. Holt Hall was owned by Henry Burcham-Rogers who

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inherited it from his father John Rogers in 1906 – he kept the hall until he passed away in 1945. Should you make your way to the Obelisk Plain, you’ll find ‘Blind Sam’, the Queen Victoria Jubilee lantern. From the Queen’s Golden Jubilee in 1887, until 1921 (when it was moved to its current location) it lived in the Market Place where it had two functions – to provide light to the Market Place and also to provide drinking water from the two fountains at the bottom. The lantern got its nickname as it was once powered by the town’s gas supply and at the time this supply was unreliable. With so many points of interest in the town, it’s difficult to be able to name all of them but another that mustn’t go unmentioned is the railway station on the preserved North Norfolk Railway “Poppy Line”. Holt is the south-western terminus of the North Norfolk railway and only a fifteen minute walk from the town. It’s not just buildings and points of interest that Holt is somewhat famous for. The town is known to have what some would argue to be the best Christmas lights in the county. From the middle of this month (see panel), a collection of beautiful white fairy lights will adorn Holt until 12th Night comes around in January – and it’s a sight not to be missed. With an abundance of things to do and see for adults, children and families alike, Holt is a vibrant and historic Norfolk town that must be visited, at any time of the year.

One of Norfolk’s most popular and spectacular festive events returns to Holt this month with the switching on of the town’s famous Christmas Lights. TV presenter and anchorman of BT Sport Jake Humphries will be switching on the lights on Wednesday 19th November, and the event promises to be better than ever, with entertainment throughout the town, including a roundabout in Lees Yard. Decorated postcards by the children of Holt Primary School will be displayed in shop windows around the town to form the Lights Trail – and a free trail leaflet will be available from the Break store in the centre of Holt from November 18th. Don’t forget to vote for your favourite postcard and best-dressed window! For more details and information, see www.holtchristmaslights.org

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PICTURES: BAYFIELD HALL 2009/2013

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The picture perfect setting of Bayfield Hall It has a unique Georgian charm, a five-acre Victorian lake, and some of the oldest oak trees in the whole country. Hardly surprising that Bayfield Hall is a favourite photoshoot location...

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n 1829, in his General History of the County of Norfolk, the English antiquarian and topographer John Chambers was suitably impressed with the setting of Bayfield Hall. “The small park and ground are exceedingly beautiful,” he wrote, “and notwithstanding the limited extent of this delightful spot, it affords specimens of nearly every variety of landscape.” There’s certainly something a bit special about the location of Bayfield Hall, which sits in 120 acres of parkland within the Glaven Valley, among – somewhat unusually for Norfolk – hilly and rolling countryside. It’s no wonder that today the privately-owned country house is a popular destination for film crews,

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fashion and advertising photo shoots – and has hosted everyone from American Glamour to Vogue, from M&S to luxury shirt maker Charles Tyrwhitt. The Hall is also licensed to hold civil ceremonies in the Long Room (which as its name might suggest can accommodate up to 80 guests), so it’s also a fabulous wedding location – and the Victorian bowling green is the perfect spot for a marquee, offering stunning views across the lake to the park wall and the woods beyond. It seems likely that Bayfield Hall’s imposing setting was the result of the 18th century fashion for creating landscaped parks around country houses, which probably entailed the Jermy family (the owners of Bayfield at the time) moving the remaining

villagers – and the road – to another location, at the same time turning the abandoned parish church of St. Margaret into a picturesque ruin. The church actually dates back all the way to the 11th century (‘Bayfelda’ is mentioned in the Domesday Book) but had last been used in 1603. Bayfield’s idyllic appearance was so appealing that it was visited on several occasions in the 1730s by the 1st Earl of Leicester and the architect and landscape artist William Kent (who introduced the Palladian style of architecture into England) for inspiration while they were designing and creating Holkham Hall and its park just 10 miles away. In addition to their aesthetic beauty, the woods surrounding Bayfield Hall are

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also nationally important, as they include some of the oldest oak trees in the whole country – including one that’s been dated to the ill-fated reign of Edward II around 1360. The splendid exterior of the Hall itself is Georgian, the result of the extensive remodelling of an earlier Elizabethan manor house undertaken by Colonel Robert Jermy during the 1740s. Jermy had played an important role during the English Civil War, leading troops for the Commonwealth in East Anglia in 1648 and helping suppress a serious Royalist conspiracy in Norwich in 1650 while Cromwell was in Scotland. The front elevation (which faces south) is built of muted terracotta bricks and sandstone, and is punctuated with traditional floor-toceiling Georgian windows. The original entrance hall is now the atmospheric Long Room, which features impressive fireplaces at each end, an 18th century stucco ceiling, large sash windows and the original Victorian parquet floor. The magnificent Billiards Room still has the original Victorian gas light fittings (although they’ve now been converted to electricity), while Georgian elements in the shape of the wall panels and cornices are also present in the Drawing Room, which boasts a stunning green onyx Italian marble fireplace. The first-floor Library

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also has fireplaces at either end, and presents visitors with a real dilemma – do you admire the spectacular views across the park or browse the book titles in the large 17th century glassfronted bookcases? Interestingly, the three attic rooms on the top floor of Bayfield Hall have been left unconverted, empty, undecorated and faithful to their period. Returning outside, one of Bayfield’s most distinctive features is the 5-acre lake which runs the length of the park. It’s also a comparatively recent feature, having been created in the 1820s by the diversion of the river Glaven (the stable block to the rear of the Hall is also a later Victorian addition).

The Victorians were also responsible for the flint and brick park wall, which is one of the prettiest and best-kept walls of the era in Norfolk. Planned as an early work scheme to employ local men, the wall was originally intended to encompass the whole park, but work finished in 1914 at the outbreak of the First World War and was never resumed. At the heart of a living, working estate that supports almost 50 people in a variety of local businesses (you'll actually find one of them featured on pages 78-80), Bayfield Hall is a true gem of North Norfolk, successfully combining a grand tradition with an enterprising and positive outlook.

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PICTURES: KING’S LYNN RAMBLERS

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ABOVE: King’s Lynn Ramblers organise around five walks of varying distances and difficulties every week of the year

Out and about with the King’s Lynn Ramblers... There are almost 2,500 miles of public rights of way in Norfolk, and for over 40 years, King’s Lynn Ramblers have been making the most of them. KL magazine talks to Chairman John Mansfield

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ccording to Britain’s most comprehensive survey of sport and recreation participation, over nine million adults in England (about 22% of the population), walk recreationally for at least 30 minutes every month – making it by far our most popular outdoor activity. It’s almost twice the number of people that swim, more than double the number that go to the gym and nearly three times the number that cycle. Walking is an excellent form of exercise which can keep you fit and active – it can improve your mental health and help you recover from illness (as well as help prevent it), and

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it’s a great (and inexpensive) way of enjoying everything the natural environment has to offer. It’s also an activity paticularly suited to the wonderful landscape of Norfolk. Currently, Norfolk County Council manages approximately 2,400 miles of Public Rights of Way consisting of footpaths, bridleways, restricted byways and byways open to all traffic. The Council also manages the Norfolk Trails, which includes 11 long-distance paths and their associated circular walks – the longest being the 93-mile Angles Way, a delightfully gentle meander along the county boundary of Norfolk and Suffolk that was recently voted the best waterside walk in Britain.

At the local forefront of promoting the benefits and sheer enjoyment of walking, and championing the rights of walkers, are the King’s Lynn Ramblers, a thriving branch of the well-known national organisation and charity which celebrates its 80th anniversary next year. The King’s Lynn branch was formed on 19th May 1973 under the Chairmanship of the late Lady Evershed JP at a time when landowners were much more protective against what they perceived at the time as unwarranted interference and intrusion. “We’ve come a long way since then,” says current Chairman John Mansfield. “Today, it’s estimated that everyone in

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ABOVE: Walking with a group is a great way of developing friendships, keeping fit – and expanding your knowledge of the local area

King’s Lynn lives within 500 yards of a footpath, and these days landowners and tenants are much more amenable to users of public footpaths on their land. Norfolk County Council has also played a valuable role in promoting and supervising rights of way – although currently reduced funding is something we’re slightly concerned about.” Increased public access is a move helped by the government recently offering financial encouragement to farmers to extend public access, with additional paths known as ‘Permissive’ paths – although the landowner retains the right to withdraw or revoke these routes when the agreements expire. King’s Lynn Ramblers have always been a very active group, and organises at least five walks of varying distances and difficulty levels every week of the year, including weekends. Members (of which there are currently 330) receive a programme booklet detailing the walks every four months (they also receive the Ramblers’ national Walk magazine) and route details can be found on the group’s website. The group also hosts regular social events throughout the year from a summer hog roast to a special Christmas lunch, and also offers members the opportunity to join groups for walking breaks further afield. “You do have to be a member of the group to enjoy all these benefits,” says

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John, “but we’re always happy to meet new people and for potential members to sample a walk or two before deciding to join us. The marvellous thing about walking is that you don’t need to make a major investment to get started. All we recommend for people taking their first steps is some protective clothing and a pair of good walking boots. Of course, at this time of year, waterproofs are also a good idea – and a small pack with water and a snack never goes amiss!” Although it’s an activity that can be enjoyed on a purely individual basis, there’s no doubt that walking with a group is great for your social life. “Everyone understands the health benefits of walking,” says John, “but walking with a group also promotes social activity and develops friendships. It’s a wonderful way of expanding your knowledge of the local area, with its seasonal changes and agricultural activity – and it develops peoples’ confidence to explore more challenging terrain in other parts of the country.” It’s not all about walking though. A sub-section of King’s Lynn Ramblers has produced a successful number of booklets over the years containing a selection of their favourite walks. You’ll find them at a number of local outlets, and proceeds from their sale is donated towards maintaining and improving

paths in the area. For instance, King’s Lynn Ramblers recently made a significant contribution to a boardwalk improvement to the footpath between South Acre and Castle Acre. If you’d like to join the largest walking group in West Norfolk and discover the joys of rambling, King’s Lynn Ramblers have no less than 19 walks planned for November, ranging from an easy three miles around Barrow Common and Brancaster and a leisurely four miles at Grimston Common to a moderate 14mile walk at Massingham Heath. For more details and information on forthcoming walks, visit the group’s website at www.kingslynnramblers.org

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PICTURES: BEN FRANKLIN/BLOODY CUTS

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OPPOSITE: Local film makers Ben Franklin (left) and Anthony Melton on the set of their latest production, ‘The Outer Darkness’ – part of which was filmed at the church of St Mary in Stradsett (above)

Local film makers with an eye on Hollywood... Following a hugely-successful anthology of short horror films, a talented group of local film makers is getting ready to break new ground. Emma Barnard talks to Ben Franklin and Anthony Melton

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or the last four years, a talented team of local film makers have produced a remarkable series of short horror films produced in and around King’s Lynn that have attracted a huge online audience, played at international film festivals and have resulted in the creators being invited to Hollywood to talk about the future. The successful anthology of films – under the uncompromising title of Bloody Cuts – was created, designed, produced, directed, and edited by King’s Lynn’s Ben Franklin and Anthony Melton, and although the company disbanded in the summer following the

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release of the final film in the series, much of the production team has already regrouped to start work on an exciting new project based in Norfolk. Taking them away from the cameras for a moment, Emma Barnard caught up with Ben and Anthony to reflect on the success of their online series and to talk about where they go from here… KL magazine: How did it all start? Ben: Bloody Cuts opened its doors in 2011 after I’d worked with Anthony and my brother Jonny (our Director of Photography) on a 48-hour film project. We really enjoyed the experience, and wanted to repeat it –

but go one step further and commit ourselves to making an entire series of films which would build an online audience and fulfil our desire to be creative in our spare time. Anthony: In the beginning we limited ourselves to two- and three-minute films, but as we learned new skills we almost immediately recognised we could push ourselves further. In a sense, we’ve grown with the films, as with each new project we’ve challenged ourselves to take a certain element of our filmmaking – whether that’s visual effects, cinematography or directing – and improve in that particular area.

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ABOVE: Director of Photography (and Ben’s brother) Jonny Franklin is just part of a large production team that also includes cameramen Adam Green and James Hills (below)

KL magazine: Why did you choose to work in the horror genre? Ben: I think growing up we’d all been influenced in one way or another by horror cinema. The 1980’s was a great time for the genre, and even movies that were supposedly ‘age appropriate’ such as ‘The Goonies’ and ‘ET’ were very dark and scary in places and had quite amazing special effects. That’s the cinema we grew up with, so it was almost inevitable our own work reflected that. KL magazine: Just how successful has the eight-film anthology been? Anthony: The reception to our films has been absolutely jaw-dropping, and we’re continually humbled by their success. We’ve had nearly two million unique views online, and the films have featured at over 30 festivals around the world. We’re so pleased people enjoy our work, and exceedingly happy that it finds new audiences every day from both within and outside the established horror community. KL magazine: Is everything filmed locally? Ben: Apart from our very first film, we’ve shot all the Bloody Cuts films in King’s Lynn and the surrounding area. We’ve even filmed a couple of projects here since the series ended, including our latest film. Anthony: To be honest, the area is a film director’s dream! It’s a beautiful, atmospheric and largely unspoilt landscape, and it’s full of fantastic architecture. Besides, it’s our home!

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KL magazine: How much work goes into making a short film? Ben: When you consider what’s – and who’s – involved in the whole process, it’s really quite extraordinary. Take the film ‘Don’t Move’ for example. It only lasts for 14 minutes, but the production actually ran for almost a year, and we couldn’t have brought our vision for the film to life without a team of cast and crew that numbered around 40 people! Anthony: At times the amount of work involved can seem intimidating – but we’ve been really lucky to have a great deal of support from friends and family.

It’s actually our most ambitious film to date and concerns a group of individuals who meet at a local selfhelp group to discuss their experiences with real life ghosts and ghouls. I’m not giving anything else about it away! Anthony: We’ve been lucky enough to attract attention from across the pond and are now represented and managed by a team of agents and executives in Hollywood. We both flew across to Los Angeles last year and we’ve got several projects in varying stages of production. We’ve never been ones to rely on clichés, but in this case I think the only way really is up!

KL magazine: Actually, in Ben’s case, it’s a bit of a family affair, isn’t it? Ben: Over 80 years separate the youngest to the oldest member of my family who’ve been involved with the filming! A huge chunk of the crew is made up of my family (the Franklin’s) and my cousins, aunt and uncle (the Barrett’s). They’re all amazingly talented, even though only a small number of them are professionally trained in filmmaking. We really couldn’t do what we’ve done without them. We’re a bit like the Osmonds Family of film making, I suppose. Actually, maybe the Addams Family would be more appropriate... KL magazine: What’s next for you and the team? Ben: Following the release of ‘Dare’ in the summer, the Bloody Cuts series has now run its course, but we’ve already gone on to shoot a brand new horror short film called ‘The Outer Darkness’.

For more details on the work of Ben and Anthony, and to see their remarkable films for yourself, visit the website at www.bloodycuts.co.uk

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ABOVE: This silk painting may not be typical of Helena Anderson’s better-known work, but it is another example of her considerable artistic versatility

Helena’s lifelong love of painting personalities KL magazine meets the ever-popular local artist Helena Anderson

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rriving in King’s Lynn with her husband Barry in 1970, Helena Anderson had few thoughts of staying in the town– and even less of becoming a successful artist. Temporarily managing her father’s hotel, the historic Cozens Commercial and Temperance Hall, the couple fell in love with King’s Lynn and its people and they’re still here almost 45 years later. Indeed, it was the running of a busy 54-room hotel that prompted Helena’s tentative first footsteps into the world of local art. “Life was very full on, 24 hours a day, seven days a week,” she remembers, “so together with my friend Mo Drake (the lead singer in the hotel’s resident band) I decided to take up painting as an antidote to all the daily – and nightly! – stresses.” It was an antidote that worked

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wonders. From attending Life Classes at East Winch (run by the local vet and his wife) to taking part in exhibitions with the King’s Lynn Art Club, the budding artists developed their skills and grew in confidence – and eventually held a joint exhibition called ‘Take Two Girls’ at the King’s Lynn Arts Centre, which was (much to their surprise) a considerable success. When Helena and her husband left the hotel industry in 1990, she found her art pulling her in a different direction and the couple turned an empty shop in Gaywood into the successful Gaywood Art Centre and Gallery. “Barry ran the Gallery coffee shop while I ran the arts supplies shop and studio and continued to develop my own work,” she remembers. “Even after illness forced me to take a step back in 2000, I taught classes in Gaywood for

several years until – rather reluctantly – I retired to spend more time with my family and to pursue my own painting.” The couple converted their garage into a studio, and Helena hasn’t looked back since. “Every artist should have a studio – or at least a shed – of their own!” she says. “I can make as much mess as I like, I can work without distractions, and I can shut the door on it when I need to take a break!” Helena’s art is incredibly versatile, and she’ll happily turn her hand (or brush) to almost anything, but her main love has always been capturing the character and atmosphere of animals and people. “I love wandering around paddocks with horses and ponies, photographing them from every angle and in every light, and getting to know them as personalities,” she says. “I’ll also crawl

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ABOVE: The work of Helena Anderson (pictured below with her son Mark at her recent Children of the World exhibition) ranges from portraits of local people such as Ben from the Clock Pharmacy in Gaywood to restoration projects (left).

around the floor making friends with cats under tables and furniture! Getting to know the subjects can be as rewarding as the painting itself.” Helena’s interest in depicting people and capturing their personalities provided the inspiration for her first solo exhibition at Gaywood. Under the title ‘My Favourite People’, it featured a range of local people from the butcher to the pharmacist, from the postman to the gardener. Helena is still inspired by local people, but her work has taken on a wider dimension thanks to the worldwide travels of her son Mark – who’s always been a great supporter of her work and provides first-hand background and personal impressions of the more farflung subjects. For the past four years, that work has featured in a series of exhibitions in the Old Warehouse at the King’s Lynn Arts Centre reflecting Helena’s love of telling people’s stories through their portraits. ‘People of the World’ was followed by ‘Man’s Relationship to Animals’ and ‘Local Rescue Services’, while the most recent was called ‘Children of the World’. “The exhibitions have been really successful, and they attract over 1,000 people during the week,” says Helena. “It’s lovely meeting people, catching up with friends both old and new – and talking about my work and seeing how people react to it.”

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Helena’s artistic interests aren’t confined to people and animals, however, as she also enjoys cleaning and restoring old oil paintings. Entirely self-taught in the area, she doesn’t undertake works of great historic value (though she knows a man who can!) but her skills have even been utilised on the restoration of several old village signs – Clenchwarton’s sign is currently undergoing work in her studio. “It’s extremely rewarding to see all the grime, smoke, and other pollutants being stripped away from a picture,” she says, “There’s nothing quite like seeing a painting carefully restored to its former glory!” It comes as no surprise to learn that Helena loves to experiment and paint on different surfaces, and some of her silk paintings and scarves are currently featured in an autumn-inspired exhibition in Watton’s Dragonfly Gallery. “I really enjoy the freedom and flexibility of painting on silk,” she says. “They won’t need restoring either as the paints are specially made for the material and they’re heat-fixed so they can be washed if necessary.” Over the years, Helena has formed an appreciation for most forms of art, and though she probably wouldn’t hang some of the most contemporary works in her home, she still appreciates the individual vision and skills of the artist – a quality shared by the amazinglyvaried West Norfolk Artists Association,

of which Helena is a keen member. “The tremendously wide variety of subjects and media seen in the WNAA, from painting to sculpture, and from photography to textile work makes it one of the most interesting and challenging art associations to belong to,” she says. As for the future, Helena is still full of ideas. “I want time to continue painting my beloved animals and people, and I want time to clean grimy pictures,” she says. “I want time to experiment on silks and unusual surfaces, I want time to interact with friends and colleagues, and I want time to spend with my family. Let’s just say I want time!”

Helena is always delighted to discuss projects and commissions and can be contacted by visiting her website at www.andersonart.net, e-mailing helena@andersonart.net or by calling 01553 760879.

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DEAR KL MAGAZINE In your recent feature on All Saints’ church in King’s Lynn there was mention of the copy of a painting in the Lady Chapel (above), together with the oft-repeated belief that it is missing (for some reason or other) the image of the infant John the Baptist seen in the original. The artist – Merrie Middleton – is a friend of mine and she now lives in Shropshire. I sent her a copy of the magazine and she has shed some light on the painting and the ‘missing’ figure. Father Bridge (who was the parish priest from 19511988) gave Merrie the charred remains of the painting together with a photograph from a time before it was damaged. He told her that the painting was believed to be a copy (by a German artist) of an Italian Renaissance painting, possibly by Andrea del Sarto or Raphael. Merrie then made as faithful a copy of the original as she was able to – which means the painting never did include the infant John the Baptist! Merrie’s painting in All Saints’ church (which is now the copy of a copy of a Renaissance original!) must ultimately come from the tradition of depicting the Holy Family as only consisting of Mary, Joseph and the infant Jesus. I hope this helps clarify the matter and your readers find it interesting. Mrs JILL PRICE Terrington St Clement

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The 50th issue of KL magazine seems an appropriate place to highlight the reopening of Francis Wain Jewellers’ flagship store in King’s Lynn following an extensive refurbishment – particularly since they’ve been trading as independent jewellers in Norfolk for over 50 years, selling quality pieces from the affordable through to high-end international designs. The extensive refit incorporates increased display space with an extension, and includes a champagne lounge on the first floor for those clients requiring a more personalised service. “This refurbishment marks another milestone in the Francis Wain Story,” says Donne Kidson, Francis Wain Managing Director. “We’re so excited about the new design of our boutique, as we continue to offer our customers the kind of shopping experience and opportunities usually only available in London or on the continent.” Francis Wain Jewellers can be found at 5 Norfolk Street, King’s Lynn – see www.franciswainjewellers.com for more information and opening times. DEAR KL MAGAZINE Although I enjoyed your look at Norfolk’s famous ghosts last month, you forgot to mention Queen Isabella’s connection to the Red Mount in King’s Lynn. It’s said that underneath the chapel there’s a tunnel that runs all the way to Castle Rising and that it was built to allow the imprisoned Queen to worship there without being seen to leave the castle. It’s not Isablla’s ghost that’s thought to haunt the site, however – it’s the spirit of a fiddler, who wandered into the tunnel when he was drunk and was never seen again (neither was his dog, who was with him at the time). It’s an odd little story, but I have to say it probably has about as much basis in fact as the idea of a five-mile underground tunnel running northeast out of King’s Lynn! COLIN STEVENSON Swaffham

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with Canon Chris Ivory, King’s Lynn Minster

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hen you enter the Minster, the monumental reredos is over 80 yards distant, but it dominates the vista. It’s a truly stunning example of Victorian design and craftsmanship measuring over 27ft high. Proposed as part of the programme of Victorian restoration and re-ordering and made possible in 1899 by a bequest of £1,000 from Miss Margaret Blencowe, it was designed by GF Bodley, carved by Robert Bridgeman of Lichfield and decorated by Powells of London. Bodley was one of the greatest and most respected English ecclesiastical architects of the time and his work is known worldwide, but his particular interest was 14th century English architecture. Different Church traditions are expressed in different visual foci in church buildings – the altar, the pulpit, sometimes the organ. Georgian St Margaret’s reflected the 18th century emphasis on preaching, so the pulpit was the focus of attention. In the later 19th century, the Church of England rediscovered the importance of the sacraments, and so the altar (where the eucharist is celebrated) regained its centrality in the ordering of churches. The congregation faced the altar, but the clear view was directed above it, hence the importance of the reredos (literally ‘behind the back’) – where a great work of art enhanced the grandeur of the altar and gave focus for the devotion of the worshippers. There might be a painting, tapestry or stained glass window, but often it was a work of carved wood or stone. Few medieval examples survived the English Reformation, but in the great period of gothic revival it was natural to take

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inspiration from older examples and a number of reredoses in the gothic style were made – but few (if any) of the size and grandeur of the masterpiece in King’s Lynn. The eucharist reflects Jesus’ sacrifice by crucifixion, and so the cross is always associated with the altar. Here the lower central gilded panel depicts Jesus dying on the cross while his Mother, Mary, and beloved disciple, John, wait each side of him. For the self-sacrifice of God the Son to be possible, the incarnation was necessary, so above the Crucifixion panel is another gilded panel showing the angel announcing to Mary that God has chosen her to be the Mother of his Son. As well as being about the sacrifice of Jesus, the eucharist is also about his resurrection and his continued presence in the sacramental bread and wine – therefore, at the top of the reredos is the figure of Jesus risen in glory with the inscription ‘Lux Mundi’ (Light of the World). These three aspects of the saving work of Jesus, represented at the centre of the reredos, are surrounded by representatives of the Church. At the upper level are the four great teachers of the Church – St Jerome, St Gregory, St Augustine and St Ambrose. Beneath them are two bishops, each accompanied by an angel. The bishops are said to be St Hugh of Lincoln and St Felix of Dunwich, which may be right, but there’s nothing immediately apparent to identify them. St Hugh is normally identified by the presence of his tame swan, but not here. Below the bishops and angels are inscribed the words ‘Gloria, Honor, Lauds, Potestas’ (Glory, Honour, Praise, Power) – words that don’t appear together in that order

anywhere that I know of. ‘Glory, honour and power’ are part of the heavenly praise of Jesus depicted in the Book of Revelation, so perhaps that’s what was in mind. Below the shelf for the candlesticks is another Latin inscription – ‘laudabit usque ad mortem anima mea dom’ which means ‘my soul shall praise the Lord even unto death’. The origin is obscure, but perhaps it’s a reference to the faith of Margaret Blencowe. The whole scene is surrounded by gilded grapevines, perhaps alluding to the metaphor of Jesus as the vine and his disciples as the branches. Each side features three angels. Three bear scrolls proclaiming ‘Alleluia’ while the other three have ‘Jesu dulcis memoria’ – the first line of the hymn by St Bernard of Clairveax. The literal meaning is ‘sweet memory of Jesus,’ but the first line of the hymn in English is usually rendered ‘How sweet the name of Jesus sounds.’ This description cannot do justice to the reality and it means little without looking carefully at the real thing. However, what is clear is that this superb piece of art – like all great religious art – is a sincere and heartfelt expression of the artist’s faith and understanding.

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