KL Magazine October 2013 by KL Magazine

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ISSUE 37 OCTOBER 2013 PRICELESS

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he haunting ruins of All Saints remind us that we’re already approaching Halloween – which really is quite appropriate, since the festival is actually held on the eve of All Saints (the feast is also known as All Hallows, hence the modern name). Today, Halloween seems to be a much friendlier and enjoyable event than it used to be, as the forthcoming celebrations at Holkham Hall demonstrate (see page 8). As for All Saints – the church, not the festival – it’s the sole survivor of the lost village of Godwick, and the site oﬀers a fascinating glimpse into a forgotten and little-recorded past. You can read more about it on pages 56-58. The arrival of October also means it’s time to start thinking about Christmas, and Darren Day is already working on his appearance in this year’s pantomime at the Corn Exchange. He took time out of his busy schedule to talk to us, and you can read his interview on page 20. We were amazed to discover that Darren became a professional snooker player when he was 17, but found himself drawn to entertainment when Alex Higgins failed to complete an exhibition match. Darren proceeded to stand up, singing songs and doing impressions to entertain the crowd! We hope you enjoy the magazine – and have a happy Halloween! KL MAGAZINE

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Contents 7-13

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

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HOLKHAM AT HALLOWEEN Spooky goings-on in a stunning setting

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14-16 THE RUINS OF BAWSEY What’s the story behind the ruins? 20

THE BIG INTERVIEW Actor, singer and panto star Darren Day

THEN & NOW The changing face of King’s Lynn

26-28 LOCAL GAME BIRDS A look at pheasants, snip and partridge 31

PETS Help and advice with local vet Alex Dallas

34-38 FASHION The latest looks from the local boutiques 42-44 MICHELIN STAR RESTAURANTS We talk to the chefs behind the success 47-53 FOOD AND DRINK Recipes, reviews and recommendations

56-58 THE LOST VILLAGE OF GODWICK Where did all the villagers go? 61-74 THE BIG WEDDING COUNTDOWN Tips, ideas and must-dos for the big day 78-80 EXPLORER This month, we’re visiting Swaﬀham 84-86 MODERN FACE OF THE FISHER FLEET Ian Ward’s look at a King’s Lynn legacy 90-92 LYDIA HAINES A proﬁle of the popular local artist 97

MY KL The page made by KL magazine readers

CROSS CURRENTS Canon Chris Ivory’s look at local life

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The ultimate Christmas experience for children aged 1 to 101

Booking essential Thursford Collection, Thursford, Fakenham, Norfolk NR21 0AS. (off the A148 between Fakenham and Holt)

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25 YEARS AGO: On October 1st 1988 Mikhail Gorbachev became the ﬁrst (and last) President of the Soviet Union

October Saturday 26th TRAFLAGAR NIGHT The Lord Nelson, Burnham Thorpe Enjoy the annual celebrations as Nelson’s local commemorates the life and times of Norfolk’s greatest hero with a special menu. Soak up the atmosphere (it’s changed little in almost 400 years) and try the special ales – including Nelson’s Blood – and Lady Hamilton’s Nip (a unique recipe of blended rum and mixed spices). For full details and to book, please call 01328 738241.

Sunday 6th APPLE DAY Stow Hall Gardens, Stow Bardolph A wonderful day of all things apple! Craft stalls, games, apple juicing, apple tasting and apple identiﬁcation – and a fabulous setting! A great day out for the family. For details, call 01366 382162 or see www.churchfarmstowbardolph.co.uk

The Three Musketeers Barbershopera 7.30pm Tickets £16

Thursday 24th to Saturday 26th AUTUMN AT WESTACRE THEATRE Westacre Theatre, River Road, Westacre, Norfolk PE32 1UD Westacre Theatre Company kicks off October by performing in a contemporary production (directed by Camilla Falconbridge) of William Wycherley’s popular 1675 play THE COUNTRY WIFE – the production runs on October 4th, 5th, 11th and 12th at 7.30pm with tickets £16 each. Meanwhile, award-winning a cappella musical comedy troupe Barbershopera (above) return to Westacre with their new show THE THREE MUSKETEERS from October 24th-26th at 7.30pm with tickets £16 each. Next month, under the direction of Andy Naylor, Westacre Theatre Company presents QUARTET by Ronald Harwood on November 8th, 9th, 15th, 16th, 22nd and 23rd at 7.30pm (tickets £16). And finally, Christmas at Westacre Theatre will be phizwizzardly good as THE BFG (Big Friendly Giant) appears on stage in a special studio version of Roald Dahl’s much-loved children’s fantasy, which has been adapted for the stage by David Wood and will be directed by Andy Naylor. Performances begin on 18th December at 7.30pm. For more information and tickets, contact the Box Office on 01760 755800 or visit www.westacretheatre.com

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Saturday 5th CHAMBER MUSIC AT HOLKHAM HALL Holkham Hall (3pm) Enjoy the magnificent setting of the Marble Hall at Holkham where the Elias String Quartet performs a programme of music by Haydn, Benjamin Britten and Beethoven. A pre-concert talk by Simon Rowland-Jones at 3pm examines the Britten piece (his 3rd String Quartet) in some detail, aided by live examples from the Elias String Quartet. Tickets are £25, and include tea and coffee served following the talk and a glass of wine during the interval of the performance. You’ll also have the opportunity to view some of the other state rooms in the hall. To book, please telephone the ticket office on 01328 713111 or e-mail ticketoffice@holkham.co.uk. Further information can be found at www.holkham.co.uk

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CHARITY PAMPER EVENING Runcton Holme Social Club (7pm-10pm) Held in aid of Cats Protection Downham Market, this evening includes a range of beauty and holistic stands with the opportunity to buy mini treatments such as manicures and head massages. On the night there’ll be a number of craft stalls and refreshments including a chocolate fountain. Tickets £4 on the door or £3.50 in advance from Lewks in Downham Market, Cats Protection Downham Market and the Runcton Holme Social Club. For more details, please contact Stacey Ely on 01366 382311.

Saturday 5th FARMERS MARKET Creake Abbey, North Creake (9.30am-1pm) More than 50 stall holders with a fantastic selection of local produce, fresh meat, seasonal ingredients and specially-prepared dishes. No wonder it’s an award-winning market! Held in two restored Norfolk barns, every event bursts with character and life. For more details, see www.creakeabbey.co.uk

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Tues 1 – Sat 5 Oct PEOPLE Sian Phillips, Brigit Forsyth star in Alan Bennett’s new comedy £6.50 - £25

FIREMAN SAM Songs, daring rescues and fun! £5.50 - £13

Sun 6 Oct SHOWTIME Over 200 talented students from Broadland School of Dance £5.50 - £12.50

Sun 20 Oct BRITTEN SINFONIA Mozart and Haydn £6.50 - £26

Wed 9 – Sat 12 Oct A CHRISTMAS CAROL Northern Ballet with heart-warming dance drama £6.50 - £36.50 Tues 15 Oct THE BOOTLEG BEATLES Stunning recreation of the Fab Four’s look and sound £6.50 - £22.50 Thur 17 – Fri 18 Oct RAMBERT World class dance £5.50 - £23

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Mon 21 – Sat 26 Oct 12 ANGRY MEN Martin Shaw stars in gripping courtroom drama £6.50 - £28.50 Sun 27 Oct CHARLIE LANDSBOROUGH Gentle singer-songwriter £5.50 - £18.50 Mon 28 Oct - Sat 2 Nov SAVE THE LAST DANCE FOR ME Nostalgic rock ‘n’ roll musical £6.50 - £28.50

Book online: www.theatreroyalnorwich.co.uk T H E AT R E ST R E E T, N O RWI C H N R 2 1 R L

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Sunday 6th PENSTHORPE VINTAGE FAIR Pensthorpe (10am-5pm) The 2nd Vintage Fair at Pensthorpe celebrates everything from steam engines to fashion, featuring tractors, cars, bikes, clothing, vintage accessories and a mini real ale festival! Sure to charm visitors with a nostalgic step back in time. For details and prices, call 01328 851465 or visit www.pensthorpe.com. Oh, and don’t forget Pensthorpe’s spooky Trick or Tweet event (get it?!) over October half term from 26th October – 3rd November.

Every Thursday TRUE’S TALKS True’s Yard, King’s Lynn (1pm) The autumn series of True’s Talks continues with Dr. Lynne Broughton on Bourges Cathedral (3rd); Liz James and Alan Helsdon on Vaughn Williams (above) and the Northenders (10th); Dr. Clive Bond on Medieval Stone Houses in King’s Lynn (17th); Father Peter Rollings on Lynn’s famous friars and writers (24th); and Sharron Bosley on managing the Wash (31st). All talks start at 1pm and are free (but you will need to book a ticket). For more information contact True’s Yard on 01553 770479 or see www.truesyard.co.uk

Various dates in October EVENTS WITH THE HAWK AND OWL TRUST Sculthorpe Moor Community Nature Reserve Created and managed by the Hawk and Owl Trust, the 45-acre reserve at Sculthorpe Moor near Fakenham provides everyone with a real opportunity to get involved with the natural environment: Saturday 19th/Sunday 20th October: Enjoy a linocut printing course with Bob Larkin, MA (you’ll need to book in advance). Saturday 26th (6pm): Join an Owl Prowl with ﬁsh and chip supper for £12 per person (advance bookings). If it’s wet, there’ll be an illustrated talk. Friday 25th (7pm): Mark Cocker gives an illustrated talk about his recently published book Birds and People. Tickets £10 (advance bookings). Wednesday 30th (2-4pm): Learn all about kestrels with the Kestrel Club. For more details, contact Leanne. For information and to book tickets, call 01328 856788 or visit the website at www.hawkandowl.org/sculthorpe

Sunday 6th AUTUMN BOOKFEST Briarfields, Titchwell (3pm) Join UEA associate and author Roy McLarty (shortly to publish his second novel) as he shares his accomplishments in combining the worlds of academia, business and literature into a successful career. Briarfields’ popular Bookfest events take place in the hotel’s beamed dining room, overlooking the salt marshes at Titchwell. Tickets £10 include a posh afternoon tea from Briarfields. For more details and to book, contact Briarfields on 01485 210742 or visit the hotel website at briarfieldshotelnorfolk.co.uk

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Monday 28th to Sunday Nov 3rd HALLOWEEN TRAIL Peckover House -4pm) Come and help Griselda the Witch ﬁnd all her friends just in time for some spell casting! Children are encouraged to come along in their Halloween costumes. £1 per child plus normal admission prices. For more information, please call the Property Oﬃce on 01945 583463.

Tuesday 22nd BEHIND THE CANDELABRA North Creake Village Hall (7.30pm) Liberace arrives in Norfolk (in the shape of Michael Douglas) as Cinema in The Creakes screens the ﬁlm Behind the Candelabra (15). Tickets £5 available by phoning 01328 738959 and include a complimentary drink from the licensed bar which opens at 7pm. See other forthcoming ﬁlms at www.northcreake.org.uk

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Local Life

ABOVE: Holkham Hall will be full of little monsters later this month as it plays host to ﬁve days of Halloween-based activities

Spiders and spooks at Holkham Halloween Every year in late October, the beautiful setting of Holkham Hall welcomes all manner of ghosts, ghoulies and long-legged beasties in a popular programme of Halloween events

nlike many grand properties, Holkham Hall doesn’t have to rely on a spurious ghost story (or three) to attract visitors. One of the 10 Treasure Houses of England, Holkham’s awesome architecture, amazing interiors, beautiful grounds and fascinating museum have always rewarded the visitor – and it’s such a vibrant location that people visit several times over the year. However, even without a resident

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spectre, Holkham Hall is always a hive of activity at Halloween – with plenty to see and do for every member of the family. This year, Holkham’s spider population will be weaving a whole web of spooky intrigue for ﬁve days, when all sorts of shapes and sizes of our eight-legged friends will be providing a truly spine-chilling experience. Holkham Halloween Horrors takes place every day from Sunday October 27th to Thursday 31st and there’ll be

plenty of things to challenge those who are brave enough. Holkham’s Bygones Museum will be encased in a sea of sticky cobwebs with tiny spiders as well as some monstrous creepy crawlies hiding amidst the scary corridors. Mad scientists will be busy creating and mixing their potions, slimes and smells to ensnare the unsuspecting – the museum certainly won’t be a place for the faint-hearted. Meanwhile, a giant web maze woven on the grass in the Walled Gardens will be enticing everyone to hunt for more

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spiders, and if visitors still haven’t had enough of these arachnids, there’ll even be a range of craft activities to make your very own eight-legged creature to take home with you. Chillingly scary pumpkin carving and some devilishly delicious treats in the Stable Café will all add to the horrors on oﬀer. Visitors are more than welcome to come dressed for the occasion and join in the fancy dress parade – and who couldn’t resist the appeal of visiting the face painting team to have some gory grazes and weeping wounds added to complete the look? A new addition to Holkham’s Halloween extravaganza this year will be the Halloween Theatre production of Her Lady’s Revenge on Wednesday October 30th and Thursday 31st at 6pm and 8pm. A house left empty, a family ripped apart, four murders and a missing heir to the estate – whatever happened 100

years ago? There’ll be mystery, mayhem and murder as the ghosts of the past are brought back to life in this dramatic and haunting experience. From the freaks of the carnival to the brutal experiments that happened at the ‘Holkham Insanitarium’, you’ll watch in horror as the truth is played out in front of your eyes. A totally submersive theatre experience, Her Lady’s Revenge places you right at the heart of this spinetingling tale. If you’re interested in taking part in the most gruesome and harrowing night ever to be held at Holkham Hall, book your tickets using the details opposite – and note that the performance isn’t really suitable for the under 14s. Five days packed with fearsome fun and games for all the family in a truly fabulous location – that’s Halloween at Holkham Hall. Visit if you dare.

HOLKHAM HALLOWEEN BYGONES MUSEUM & WALLED GARDENS (available every day) Adults £7 Children (2-16 yrs) £3.50 Family (2+3) £19 HOLKHAM HALL, BYGONES MUSEUM & WALLED GARDENS Sunday, Monday & Thursday Adults £12 Children (2-16) £6 Family (2+3) £33 Pumpkin carving £2 Face painting from £2 HER LADY’S REVENGE Tickets are £18, and include a glass of wine and canapés. Please note that this performance is not suitable for under 14s. Tickets available from the Ticket Oﬃce on 01328 713111. For details and information, see www.holkham.co.uk

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Local Life

ABOVE: The lonely ruins of the church of St James, the only surviving stones of the medieval village of Bawsey St James

Bawsey Ruin: a hidden history of a lost village It’s a scheduled ancient monument, and one of Norfolk’s most striking abandoned churches. Ian Ward looks at the history behind the ruins of Bawsey St James and its long-gone village.

rom the A149 just east of King’s Lynn, there’s a wonderful view of a forlorn ruin on top of a hill. Ask around and with a bit of luck someone will tell you it’s Bawsey Ruin – but they probably won’t be able to shed much light on the structure. Despite its aﬀectionate name, the ruins are actually the remains of a church called St James, although in some cases it has been referred to as St Mary’s. It was once the place of worship for the villagers of Bawsey St James, a

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small medieval village surrounded by farmland – which was ultimately to be the cause of its downfall. Bawsey St James was still thriving well into the 16th century, but surviving records are scant and littered with legend. The generally-accepted story is that the landowner of the time decided he needed more land to graze his sheep, and proceeded to depopulate the village – knocking down the houses and creating more grassland. The decline of Bawsey St James may also have been caused by the receding

waters of the Gaywood river, as the thriving ﬁshing village had stood on the river estuary since Saxon times. Whatever the cause, it left the church sadly isolated (it’s generally assumed to have been abandoned by 1517), but since it was consecrated land it was left standing. The years weren’t kind to St James, and the church was in ruins 200 years later. There is also a belief (though very little evidence to support it) that an earlier church had stood on the site that pre-dated the Normans and was

Local Life even subjected to a raid by Vikings. From the scant archeological record, the church itself dates from the 11th century, indicated by the zigzag pattern over one of the semi-circular arches that remain today. The church was built from Sandringham sandstone, flint and carstone rubble. The remains of the chancel are presumed to be later in date (from around the 14th-15th centuries) and roof lines can still be seen on the walls which seem to indicate the chancel had a vaulted roof at some point. Bawsey Ruin gained some muchneeded and national attention in March 1999, when Channel 4’s Time Team excavated the surrounding area and found a 14th-century tile with the lettering THOMAS printed mysteriously backwards. Interestingly enough, if you visit the V&A Museum in London (specifically Room 138 in the Ceramics Study Galleries) you’ll find a similar tile that is said to have been found in Castle Acre. This is probably why Time Team speculated the ‘Thomas’ refers to Thomas de Wigginhall, who was prior at Castle Acre until 1376. A major tile industry was in operation at Bawsey around this time, and the tiles were distributed widely in East Anglia thanks to the region’s extensive network of inland waterways. Bawsey tile are known for the production of relief-decoration featuring birds, animals, heraldry or inscriptions (the British Museum also has a few examples). Excavations at Bawsey Ruin have also uncovered the intriguing skeleton of a man with a massive head wound thought to have been caused by a sword blow, but the remains have never been subjected to a close study. The remains of St James are dedicated as a scheduled ancient monument, so what’s left will be preserved for generations to come – and hopefully future research can uncover a little more of its fascinating history.

ABOVE: An aerial view of Bawsey Ruin shows the commanding view the church had of the surrounding area, while the patterned doorway arch (below) is a typical 11th century design

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What’s On

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A new season, new shows, new stars – and a new coffee house at the King’s Lynn Corn Exchange! The new season at King’s Lynn Corn Exchange has something for everyone – from lovers of ballet and opera to fans of comedy and musicals. And the whole family always loves a traditional family panto – which this year is the muchloved story of the Beauty and the Beast. Full details of all our shows can be found online at kingslynncornexchange.co.uk. Comedian Joe Pasquale talks about his latest starring role in Ha Ha Holmes! The Hound of the Baskervilles... Q: What drew you to Ha Ha Holmes!? A: Last year I did a touring production of Doctor in the House produced by Jamie Wilson. We really hit it off and looked for another project to work on together. Jamie has been putting on Ha Ha! shows for years. I agreed immediately because the script made me laugh out loud. Q: Why were you so eager to take on the role of Sherlock Holmes? A: It’s something so different from me. All the roles I’ve played before have basically been me. The Nerd was very much me, and The Producers was me with an American accent. Doctor in the House was me in a white coat, while Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead was a layabout version of me. Sherlock Holmes is a real stretch for me, but I’ve loved it. I’ve especially

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enjoyed working with Ben Langley, who wrote the play and co-stars as Doctor Watson, and Andrew Fettes – who plays everyone else! Q: Could you outline the plot of Ha Ha Holmes!? A: In theory, Holmes is trying to ﬁnd the Hound of the Baskervilles on the moors. There’s a very long, involved story about a curse on a family, but ultimately that’s pointless. It’s all about the deduction. It’s a really innovative, really funny play about Holmes’ methods of solving crimes, and audiences will love getting wrapped up in it. Q: Please describe some of the comic scenes to us... A: It’s a musical, and at one point the Hound and I sing ‘Hello’ as a duet. Obviously the Hound is just howling, while I’m singing, but you can’t really tell the diﬀerence! I think it’s a hilarious scene.

Q: What’s the set like? A: It’s a really inventive show. The set is a lot of suitcases. In one scene, a suitcase becomes a table where we cook scrambled eggs and eat them. In another scene, it turns into a horse and cart. You have to see it to believe it! Q: Do you have plans to star in further Ha Ha! shows? A: Deﬁnitely. If this goes well, we’re talking about Ha Ha Hood!, Ha Ha Hitler!, Ha Ha Houdini!, Ha Ha Hamlet!, and Ha Ha Hobbit! – basically anything beginning with the letter H is fair game!

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NEW SEASON HIGHLIGHTS...

Essence of Ireland

moving story told through music, song and dance, Essense of Ireland is a celebration of all things Irish and takes you on a rollercoaster ride of emotions – giving you a unique Irish experience. Thursday 24th October | 7.30pm Tickets: £22.50, under 16s £18.50, family (3) £55.50 (4) £74

Fascinating Aida: Charm Oﬀensive

ollowing Cheap Flights, their massively successful soldout tour, Britain’s best comedy trio and global internet sensation bring their brand new show to King’s Lynn. Tuesday 29th October | 7.30pm Tickets: £20.50

Beauty and the Beast

Our new Coﬀee House is now open!

Gearing up for the pantomime

The Borough Council of King’s Lynn & West Norfolk has invested £70,000 improving and upgrading the whole foyer area. The investment has resulted in a better ”fit for purpose” bar allowing quicker service for a potential 700 customers during a busy evening’s show. New furniture and a re-shaped bar has resulted in more floor space, allowing customers to mingle easier in the evening. The Coffee House has more emphasis on ‘Grab and Go’ sandwiches and snacks with ‘Meal Deals’ available from £3.99 to take away. We’re still using the fresh, quality produce our customers have been accustomed to, along with our great tasting coffee. Our new loyalty card makes every meal deal you buy even better value. New bistro-style tables and chairs will still be available inside for those wishing to stay for a more leisurely coffee along with newspapers, BBC TV News and FREE public Wi-Fi access.

hings are starting to gear up for this year’s fantastic pantomime Beauty and the Beast. The oﬃcial launch last month was a really busy but fun day as the cast met for the ﬁrst time for a photoshoot (above) as well as interviews with the press and the recording of a new radio commercial. This is the fourth pantomime the King’s Lynn Corn Exchange has put on with Jordan Productions, and this year looks to be even bigger and better (oh yes, it is) – with a really strong cast including West End star Darren Day as the Prince/Beast, Chloe Hart (currently appearing in Wicked in the West End) as Fairy Formidable, and KLFM Breakfast DJ Adam Newstead making his professional pantomime debut as Bertrand the Butler. Pick up a copy of next month’s KL magazine for more details on the show. Opens on 6th December and runs through to 31st December. Tickets from £10.

6th December – 31st December Tickets from £10

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

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The Big Interview

Darren Day Actor, singer, TV presenter – and panto star!

KL MAGAZINE: What was the turning point in your career? DARREN DAY: After coming third in Opportunity Knocks and two years on Spitting Image, I was cast as Joseph. This was a surprise as my predecessor was Phillip Schofield – so for Andrew Lloyd Webber to choose a relatively unknown performer came as a shock! KL MAGAZINE: What’s been your greatest achievement? DARREN DAY: My wife and kids are everything to me. I’ve learned that fame and fortune don’t always bring happiness, so for me to have my wife and kids is the biggest and best thing that could have ever happened to me. KL MAGAZINE: What’s the most rewarding part of your job? DARREN DAY: Every now and then you realise how you can touch people’s lives. I was in a show recently with Brian Connolly called Brother Love and received a letter from a man who watched the show with his kids, who had recently lost their mum, his wife, to cancer. For the first time in six months, they laughed. To me, that makes everything I do worth it. KL MAGAZINE: What’s your preference – acting, singing or presenting? DARREN DAY: Acting and singing have always been my preference and I never thought I was any good at presenting. I would like to do some film acting. KL MAGAZINE: What do you like/dislike the most about your job? DARREN DAY: I like to play the baddies – but don’t tell my little girl! Fortunately this year I’m playing a goodie, which is ideal as my family are coming to see me. I don’t like being away from home and my family. The nature of the job takes me away but I’m glad of the work and they do understand. KL MAGAZINE: What will you do with your time in King’s Lynn when not on stage or rehearsing? DARREN DAY: I’ll be looking into my grandfather’s history – he used to live in Fairgreen – and my family will be visiting. I’ll spend as much time with them as I can.

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KL MAGAZINE: Who’s your biggest inspiration? DARREN DAY: My wife without question. Stephanie has taught me to be a better man. KL MAGAZINE: Where do you see yourself in ﬁve years time? DARREN DAY: Emmerdale will be handy (if they’ll have me) as I live just down the road! Seriously, if I was aiming high I’d love to do movies. A director called Shona Auerbach put Gerard Butler on the map, and I have worked with Shona – so maybe she could do the same for me! KL MAGAZINE: What’s the best piece of advice you’ve been given? DARREN DAY: An old manager once told me to ‘never be the last person to leave a party’ KL MAGAZINE: Tell us something about yourself that would surprise people... DARREN DAY: At 18 I was a professional snooker player for a year and a half. KL MAGAZINE: Have you seen much of King’s Lynn since you arrived? DARREN DAY: Yes, I know the area well thanks to my grandfather. Slightly further afield, I’ve been on stage at Cromer Pier with Bradley Walsh and I won my first ever talent contest at Norwich Theatre Royal! These are some of the key reasons why I chose to come to King’s Lynn as the area has some significant history for me. KL MAGAZINE: Pantomime takes you away from your home for several weeks, so you must miss your family and friends. How often do you stay in touch – and who do you speak with the most when away? DARREN DAY: Three times a day to my wife and kids.

KL MAGAZINE: How is the casting of pantomime decided – do you simply put your name in and see what happens? DARREN DAY: From everything I have done recently my name is ‘out there’ and has been on writer Chris Jordan’s radar for some time. When he asked me to play the prince (and the beast!) I was delighted to accept. KL MAGAZINE: If you could play any role who would it be? DARREN DAY: In fantasy land, it would have to be James Bond! I already have a manager called M (actually, it’s Maureen). In reality, though, I’d love to play The Phantom.

Darren Day will be performing in the Jordan Productions pantomime of Beauty & The Beast from Friday 6th December to Tuesday 31st December at King’s Lynn Corn Exchange. Tickets are available now from the Box Oﬃce on 01553 764864

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History

West Norfolk: Then and Now

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2013 THORESBY COLLEGE, KING’S LYNN Thoresby College dates from around 1500, and as you can see from George Plunkett’s 1935 photograph, very little has changed over the years. And even 86 years after the repeal of the Window Tax some of the top windows were still waiting to be reglazed! It was certainly an easier life back

then, though – when road users didn’t have to worry about one-way systems, height restrictions and Restricted Zones! For more photographs of how things used to be in King’s Lynn and the surrounding area, contact Picture Norfolk – at the Norfolk Heritage Centre, Norfolk and Norwich Millennium Library, The Forum,

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

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Local Life

ABOVE: Two of our most instantly recognisable game birds – the snipe and (opposite) the pheasant

Spotlight on the game birds of Norfolk This month sees the start of the ‘open’ season for pheasants – but what’s the diﬀerence between open and close seasons and how do they apply to the diﬀerent game bird species? PHEASANT Latin name: Phasianus colchicus Family: Partridges, quails, pheasants Where to see them: Across most of the UK, apart from the far north and west of Scotland. They’re least common in upland and urban areas. Usually seen in the open countryside near woodland edges, copses and hedgerows. When to see them: All year round What they eat: Seeds, grain and shoots Population: The are estimated to be just under 2 million breeding females in the UK

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ame birds are deﬁned under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (as amended) as any pheasant, partridge, grouse (moor game), black (heath) game or ptarmigan. Game birds can only be killed or taken at certain times of year – the periods during which they may not be killed or taken (the ‘close seasons’) were established in England and Wales by the Game Act 1831. For example, it’s illegal to take or kill black grouse (black game), from December 10th to August 20th (or September 1st if

you’re in Somerset, Devon, or the New Forest). For red grouse and ptarmigan, the close season runs from December 10th to August 12th, while for partridges (grey and red-legged varieties) it runs from February 1st to September 1st. The close season for pheasants runs from February 1st to October 1st. Some other birds are also normally considered to be game birds, but aren’t included in the 19th century legislation. The close seasons for these birds – the capercaille (February 1st to September 30th), the common snipe (February 1st

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to August 11th) and the woodcock (February 1st to September 30th) are all set by the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981. Even then, the close season dates are often diﬀerent for Scotland (for instance, the capercaille is fully protected over the border). In exceptional circumstances, licences to kill or take birds during their close season may be issued under Section 98 of the Agriculture Act 1947 – this is generally reserved for circumstances where the birds are causing serious damage. Pheasants are, of course, the most instantly recognised game bird. Originally from Asia, the birds were probably introduced to Britain by the Romans, although they were certainly well established by the 15th century. Although often thought to be a woodland bird, pheasants are really a species you’ll ﬁnd in woodland edge and on agricultural land. In areas where woodlands aren’t common, shrubby wetlands provide a suitable habitat. Despite its introduced status, the conservation of pheasants is important because of their long history of naturalisation and importance as a symbol of our traditional countryside. During the 20th century the pheasant became an increasingly important gamebird. Lowland game bags at the turn of the century suggest pheasants comprised about 15% of the bag (the main gamebird then was the grey

partridge), whereas by the 1980s it had increased to more than 55% of the bag. In 1900, the average bag of pheasants was approximately 25 birds per 100 hectares, a ratio that rose to almost 150 per 100 hectares in the 1980s. As a direct result of increases in rearing, nearly 80% of shoot providers today rely on released pheasants, with an estimated 35 million pheasants released each year. The total pheasant bag stands at around 15 million birds, although the bag and probably the population of truly wild pheasants hasn’t increased over time (it may even have declined). The present percentage of wild-bred pheasants in the harvest is diﬃcult to estimate, but it may be as low as 10%. It’s diﬃcult to separate the areas with truly viable wild stocks from areas where the population is mostly supported by rearing. At present,

pockets of wild pheasants do occur in arable areas of East Anglia, Kent, central and southern England, north-eastern England and some lowlands of Scotland. Because the pheasant is so adaptable, many other areas may be capable of supporting wild pheasants at low densities. This, along with stocking, accounts for the much wider distribution usually found in nationwide bird surveys. The grey partridge (also sometime referred to as the English partridge) is a species of game bird long associated with Norfolk farmland, familiar to generations of countryside dwellers. Sadly, the grey partridge has undergone a massive decline both nationally and in Norfolk over the years – although parts of the county (particularly West Norfolk) do still remain a stronghold for the species. Many farms and estates are now making an active eﬀort to restore them to their land, and in many areas organised shoots only take the more common red-legged partridge. The eﬀorts seem to be bearing fruit. The Game and Wildlife Conservation Trust’s Grey Partridge Recovery Project recently reported that the number of spring pairs in a designated area was six times higher than it had been at the start in 2002. Similarly, autumn numbers recorded in 2007 had increased 11-fold on the demonstration area.

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Pets

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

Ballard’s charity It’s funny how often our pet’s lives parallel our own. Recently I treated a cat called Nutmeg for a form of cancer, whilst the grandfather of the family had sadly also contracted a similar condition. I’m delighted to say that both Nutmeg and grandfather have made a full recovery. The family then arranged to raise some money by cycling the Tour de France route in the One Day Ahead event, which allows keen amateur cyclists to ride the race route ahead of the actual competitors, letting them raise serious money – in this case for lymphoma charities. If you’d like to make a donation to Leukaemia & Lymphoma Research UK, please visit www.onedayahead.co.uk

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s a vet I’m often asked why I chose this career. People will say ‘you must really love animals’ and obviously I’ve always had a keen interest in a great variety of creatures. As a boy I remember reading books about dogs, British wildlife and African animals, often receiving these as presents. However, I didn’t consider being a vet myself until the last year at school, when I finally sharpened up and started passing some exams! I was looking for a job that would offer variety, no desk-bound office routine, and hours that weren’t rigid. Well I certainly got that – no two days ever the same, never knowing what would occur from hour to hour, an office space that covered a lot of West Norfolk, and hours that could only kindly be called unpredictable! After my children arrived on the scene I started to pine for the joy of regular hours and a more routine pattern to my days. Funny how it can all change!

Yes, I do enjoy my contact and rapport with the many species I’ve been privileged to treat, and far from becoming old and jaded, I still see puppy and kitten consultations as a ‘perk’ of the job. Carrying out surgery, operating on animals and thereby improving their wellbeing can only be described as a great privilege. However, as a vet it’s not enough to simply ‘love’ animals. You have to truly like people, enjoy their company and the interactions with them as you try to solve the problem they have. You have to want to share their joy of a new pet, and equally share their sorrow at a time of loss, and you have to mean it. I didn’t know that I wanted all that back in my last year at school, or even that I could do it. That commitment to lots of people every day is demanding, but rewarding. And I’ve also found I’ve achieved something I didn’t even know I wanted back then – and that’s being part of a community.

Your pets Many thanks to LUCY PLEASANT of King’s Lynn for sending this charming picture of her guinea pigs Ernie (on the left) and Peggy – as you can see, they do enjoying peeping down their tunnel! Don’t forget to keep sending me pictures of your pets to Animal Matters at KL magazine, 18 Tuesday Market Place, King’s Lynn, Norfolk PE30 1JW or you can e-mail them to editor@klmagazine.co.uk

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New styles & new names at Mrs Jones this Autumn

utumn is always an exciting time in the fashion world, with the arrival of new collections designed to help you look your very best in the darker nights and colder weather. At Mrs Jones in Holt it’s an even more exciting time, as Nell and Claire introduce some exciting new names and product ranges, continuing to bring a unique and distinctive touch of style to Norfolk from their fabulous boutique. A major draw this season is the boutique’s welcoming of Paul Smith, and it’s really impressive to learn that the world-famous English fashion house actually chose Mrs Jones! “Ambassadors for the company travelled all around the North Norfolk coast last year looking at various fashion outlets and boutiques,” Nell explains, “and they came to the conclusion that Mrs Jones would be the perfect outlet for Paul Smith in the area.” It’s a very rare accolade and glowing testament to Mrs Jones’ commitment to quality names and fashions.

“I think every boutique will understand how difficult it is to get exclusive new brands,” says Claire, “so it’s a great coup for us and a fantastic opportunity for our customers.” The Paul Smith range at Mrs Jones includes a series of gorgeous doublesided print scarves (as you can see, they’re so warm and stylish that even Holly can’t resist them!) together with t-shirts, socks, purses, handbags, and a selection of styles from the Paul Smith Black collection. And who could resist the amazing clutch bags featuring Paul Smith’s multi-stripe signature design? They’re so clever they can be accessorised with virtually any outfit. Another exciting new name at Mrs Jones this autumn is the Australianborn ‘queen of jeans’ Donna Ida, who’s made a real impact with her flair and passion for perfect-fitting denim. In addition to offering a choice of her stunning jeans, Mrs Jones also stocks a number of wonderful styles from Donna’s capsule clothing range, including the beautiful and quite stunning Be Bianca Fur Coat (pictured opposite, bottom right), the perfect

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The secrets behind that Michelin Star... In this year’s Michelin Guide, you’ll find Norfolk boasts two restaurants judged fine enough to be awarded the coveted star. KL magazine talks to the talented chefs behind the success...

n 1900 the tyre manufacturers André and Édouard Michelin published a travel guide for French motorists. The idea was to boost demand for cars (there were less than 3,000 in France at the time) and, inevitably, increased sales of their tyres. The guide was so successful that the brothers published a guide for Belgium four years later, and the ﬁrst Michelin Guide to the British Isles appeared in 1911. After the First World War, the brothers revised the guides (which now covered most of Europe), listing restaurants, including hotels and abandoning advertisements. The restaurant section proved so popular the Michelins

recruited a team of inspectors to visit and review restaurants, always carefully maintaining anonymity, and in 1926 the guides started awarding stars for fine dining. Initially there was only a single star for restaurants – the hierarchy of one, two and three stars was introduced in 1931, but the effects of wartime shortages led to an upper limit of two stars for a while (in 1950 only 38 restaurants in the French guide met this standard). In 1974, the first guide to Britain for over 40 years was published, and only 25 stars were awarded. In this year’s Michelin guide, England has 110 one star restaurants, 18 with two stars and a mere four with three stars. Michelin stars are a world-

recognised hallmark of genuine fine dining quality, and it’s good to find Norfolk boasts two restaurants judged to worth one. We talked to Galton Blackiston of Morston Hall just outside Holt and Kevin Mangeolles of The Neptune Restaurant in Old Hunstanton about Michelin stars and fine food. KL magazine: Tell us a little about your restaurant... Galton: Morston Hall is a small 13 bedroomed hotel in the village of Morston on the north norfolk coast. We opened in 1992. Kevin: The Neptune is a small restaurant with 6 bedrooms with the focus on the food.

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KL magazine: When did you receive your Michelin star? Galton: We received our star in 1999 and have held it ever since. Kevin: We’ve held our Michelin star for five years, since 2008. KL magazine: What impact did the award of the star have on your restaurant? Galton: The star had an impact almost immediately, and it also raised expectation levels – it also means we never have to search for chefs! Kevin: We had only been open a year and were just starting to establish ourselves – so it was a great boost for us and really put us on the culinary map. KL magazine: Does having a Michelin star influence your thinking on new dishes and menus in any way? Galton: Our ethos on dishes is always to try to be seasonal and innovative – and sometimes the simple things done beautifully is the best way forward. Kevin: The star never influences my decisions on the dishes. The star is a consequence of what you do – not the other way round. KL magazine: How would you describe your approach to cooking? Galton: As above, really – all round seasonal quality cooking, with attentive service by knowledegable staff. Kevin: I enjoy cooking and I get excited by great produce. It’s not the easiest job in the world, but if you enjoy it it’s easier! KL magazine: What do you consider to be your signature dish? Galton: I would say all our dishes have the capabilities of being signature dishes. It’s too difficult to single one out. Kevin: We have a number of dishes that are very popular, but I’ve been doing a duck dish from when I was at The George on the Isle of Wight – it’s Breast of Creeder Duck, served with almond praline, red cabbage, butternut squash puree, and dauphine potatoes. KL magazine: How important are locally-sourced ingredients to you? Galton: It’s a no-brainer to use locally-sourced ingredients wherever possible. Customers are increasingly interested in the provenance of ingredients. Kevin: Interestingly, I think this is more important to customers. The most important thing to me is using the best ingredients – if they’re local then all the better. However, I’m lucky to be in a really great area for produce, so I don’t have to worry! KL magazine: What would you recommend to first time diners at your restaurant? Galton: That’s easy – they have to have the tasting menu. Kevin: Simply relax and enjoy yourselves! KL magazine: Apart from the Michelin star, what are you most proud? Galton: Our fantastic staff. Nothing would be possible without key players such as Richard Bainbridge, Robert Harrison, Liz in the office, and Linda in housekeeping. Kevin: The amount of regular customers we have.

For a taste of Michelin star quality, turn the page for a special recipe from Kevin Mangeolles... KLmagazine October 2013

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Mackerel with compressed watermelon, crab and horseradish salad A recipe by Kevin Mangeolles The Neptune, Old Hunstanton INGREDIENTS (Serves 4) 2 mackerel (filleted, boned, salted, placed back together and rolled in cling film) 12 x 3cm square 1cm thick pieces of watermelon – remove the seeds, put in a vacuum bag and vacuum seal. 100g white crab meat 50g freshly grated horseradish, 150g cream and ¼ lemon juice mixed together and passed though a fine sieve.

METHOD 1 Cut the mackerel into 12 small tournedos and pan fry in a little oil for 2 minutes per side. 2 Remove the watermelon from the vacuum bag. 3 Paint two big strips of the horseradish cream on the plates, leaving a gap in the centre. 4 Place three pieces of the watermelon in the space between the horseradish cream. Put the mackerel on top of the melon. 5 Mix the rest of the cream with the crab and put on top of the mackerel. Finally, garnish with some pea shoots.

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A Family Friendly Restaurant

The pub with no bar – great ales straight from the cask! Quality food at superb value!

Following an extensive renovation in 2007, The Kings Head, near Holt, offers a homely mix of original features and modern-day comfort in its bar and restaurant. Priding itself on quality ales with 4 always on tap, relaxing with a fine pint is easy. The food is sourced locally from farmers, fishermen & traders and by using only natural and fresh ingredients, you can enjoy a quality meal with family & friends.

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ABOVE: Trevor Tilley (right) with Stephen Britain and Grant Harper of the Worzals team of butchers. Above right you can see Trevor preparing beef from Taste Tradition (which won the Best Tasting Beef Award in 2012), with the ﬁnished joint (middle) with some free range pork from South Creake.

Worzals quality – all the way from farm to fork...

t Worzals, you’ll find over 50 years experience at the butcher’s counter – it’s a fact that customers appreciate with every visit and one that makes a real difference you can taste in every mouthful. Thanks to Trevor Tilley (who came to Worzals from Jimmy Doherty’s world famous Jimmy’s Farm), Stephen Britain and Grant Harper, the butchers at Worzals are justifiably proud of the sheer quality and taste of their food. Worzals’ insistence on offering the very best means that meat is hung in the traditional way – on the bone – for at least 28 days. The sausages are made in house, and the bacon is also cured and smoked on site. KLmagazine October 2013

“We’re generally not recognised as a livestock area,” says Trevor, “so people don’t realise just how much quality is available locally. All you have to do is insist on the best and source the produce carefully. That’s the secret!” Indeed, locally sourced produce is central to Worzals success – lambs from Norwich and chickens from Crescent Farm Poultry in Diss – and in addition to promoting traditional breeds, Worzals is also playing an active role in the revival of the pedigree Aberdeen Angus. “We do source our meat locally wherever possible,” says Trevor, “but quality always comes ﬁrst. Our beef may come from further aﬁeld, but it’s still free range, it’s still of the highest

quality, and it’s still British.” There are plenty of opportunities to enjoy the quality of the butchers at Worzals – fresh from the counter, from one of the amazing products in the farm shop’s deli, and in the recentlyopened Worzals Bar and Grill restaurant, where every steak, every sausage and every burger comes from Trevor and his team.

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Mad about Mackerel acked with Omega 3, mackerel is an oily fish that’s absolutely full of flavour and great in salads, baked or on an autumn BBQ. The flesh of mackerel spoils quickly, so it should ideally be eaten on the day of capture unless it’s been properly refrigerated or cured. But mackerel preservation isn’t simple – so before the development of canning and the widespread availability of refrigeration, mackerel was salted and smoked. Indeed, historically in England, where it was consumed only in its fresh form, spoiled mackerel was so common that in 1941 the authors of The Cambridge Economic History of Europe (1941) noted “there are more references to stinking mackerel in English literature than to any other fish!” We have the French to thank for the tradition of pickling mackerel with large amounts of salt (which allowed it to be sold widely across the country).

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CHOOSING Fresh mackerel is usually sold whole, with or without the head – and is at its very best in July. Because (like many oily fish) it tends to spoil more quickly than white fish, freshness is of utmost importance. When buying them you should check for firm, shiny bodies and clear, bright eyes. It’s also worth noting that in addition to being amazingly tasty, smoked mackerel is also very inexpensive.

vinaigrette. You should avoid using heavy, cream-based sauces – the richness of mackerel is enough of a stomach filler as it is. The oily texture of mackerel makes it an excellent fish for smoking. Smoked mackerel is delicious torn into salads or whizzed in a blender with some crème fraîche or ricotta cheese, lemon juice and pepper to make smoked mackerel pâté. This fish also suits being pickled, marinated, and salted.

PREPARING Fresh mackerel can be grilled, fried, barbecued or poached and is perfect for stuffing and oven-baking. It works really well with strong, spicy flavours and a touch of acidity – mackerel served with gooseberry sauce is a traditional dish that’s hard to beat. Try grilling the fish whole with coarse sea salt and a generous squeeze of lime, or simply pan-fry the fillets and serve with a refreshing mint and mustard

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METHOD 1 Lightly fry off the onion and leek in the butter. Add the fish cubes and cook about a third through. Deglaze with vinegar, set aside and cool. 2 Roughly smash the potatoes after they’re par cooked with a ladle or big spoon, and season with salt and pepper. 3 Fold in the cheese and tarragon, and then mix together with the fish mixture into a clean cool bowl. 4 Roll out the pastry to 5mm thick, and cut out five 19cm round discs. Divide the filling between the five rounds, moisten the edges of the pastry and pinch together to seal. 5 Crimp the edges and place on a lightly greased baking sheet. Seal the pastry with egg wash and bake at 200c on the top shelf of the oven until golden brown – about 30 minutes.

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KL magazine visits The Angel in Watlington for a great meal in a great location

he Angel Inn is located in the ever-growing village of Watlington, which has a thriving community helped by its direct rail link to London. It could best be described as a busy family-run pub, and very popular it is too – and not just with the locals! We parked to the rear of the pub and threaded our way through the cars which had already arrived and noticed the Angel’s catering vans being unloaded after attending a local event – I’m told this is a growing side to the business. Once inside, we ordered drinks at the bar (which stocks some nice real ales and ciders) and were immediately shown to our table in the main part of

the restaurant, which is reached from requested medium rare. It had been the bar or by using its own separate cooked for just the right amount of entrance next to the beer garden patio. time. I must admit to helping myself to The restaurant is split into three a couple of those chunky chips – and rooms which can cater for about 80 they were lovely. people comfortably and would be an My partner decided against having a ideal location for a small function, and sweet but I couldn’t resist the thought the space comes in handy for the days of the Stem Ginger Sponge and fresh the Angel hosts events such as Senior pouring cream, which I eventually Citizen Day, which proves to be very chose from the wide selection of popular. With such a varied menu, it’s sweets on offer. easy to see why. We both tried some of the real ale to We both chose the flatbread starter, accompany our meal, and it was so which was served with a variety of good you could really taste the hops. toppings – ours came with a generous All in all it really was an excellent portion of pepperoni drizzled with dining experience – the staff gave just mozzarella cheese and just a hint of the right amount of attention when garlic which was delicious and a good required and showed just how a family start to the meal. business should operate. The bill came For my main I chose the Hot to a little over £40, which we both felt Chilli Beef Strips, which was was very good value for money. served in a large fluted bowl filled The Angel is just as you’d imagine a with tender meat complemented country pub to be – with some lovely by green, red and orange peppers leather sofas dotted about to relax and and tomatoes, all on a bed of maybe try some more of that lovely ale perfectly-cooked noodles. It was after your meal! certainly hot and spicy. FOOD SERVICE VALUE My partner chose the 6oz Sirloin Steak with a peppercorn sauce, served with tomatoes and mushrooms and big THE ANGEL chunky chips – I was 41 School Road, Watlington PE33 0HA told it tasted as good as Tel: 01553 811326 it looked, having been Web: www.theangelpub.webs.com

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Taking someone on? A guide for first-time employers...

ver the last five years or so many businesses have closed or drastically reduced the size of their workforce. This has often meant that people have found themselves being made redundant but with a substantial redundancy package. People in such a position can be vulnerable because they often have little experience in business on their own account and may have been tempted to go into ventures of which they have little knowledge and which end in disaster. Those tempted to go into the pub trade come to mind, when their hardearned redundancy package is put into a business which is simply not viable. Viability apart, for all new businesses, there comes the time when consideration has to be given to the employment of staff. Some employers will often be first timers and so here are a few pointers as to what needs to be done. Firstly, every employer (no matter how many people they employ) has to pay the National Minimum Wage. The amount depends on the worker’s age and if they’re an apprentice. The wage rate is usually uprated annually and the current figures are publically available. It is a criminal offence not to pay the National Minimum Wage – which can be checked easily by employees. At the beginning of any work relationship, a new employee’s status must be made clear. Is the employee truly an employee or are they someone engaged as an outside contractor or self-employed or simply an office holder? The status of an employee is quite fundamental and if you’re in any doubt, you should seek specialist advice. It’s often the case that the status of any particular individual will be decided on the particular facts of their case. If you’re taking on a new employee, you should ensure they have the right to work in the United Kingdom. You’ll need to check their documentation and – if put to proof by the relevant Government department – you

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will have to demonstrate that you have carried out all appropriate checks. If you don’t, you can be prosecuted for employing a worker who turns out to be an illegal worker (in other words, someone not entitled to work in the United Kingdom). You should check documents that are not expired, that photographs in documents look like the employee, that the employee’s date of birth on any given document is consistent with their appearance and that any visa they have allows them to work and covers the type of work they’ll be doing (this might include a limit on the number of hours they can work). If two documents have diﬀerent names on them, you should ensure there’s a good reason for this (marriage or divorce for instance). Once you’ve checked the documents, it’s a good idea to make a photocopy of them so you have a permanent record that can’t be altered. All of this is to protect you as the new employer. Documents should be kept for two years after the person concerned ceases to work for you. In collecting and storing all this information, you must also ensure you comply with Data Protection Rules. For some jobs, an employee will need to provide what used to be called a Criminal Records Check. The Criminal Records Bureau no longer exists and has been renamed the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). A DBS check may be needed for certain jobs or voluntary work – for instance working with children or in health care or with vulnerable people. Normally, employers aren’t allowed to ask job applicants about what are called ‘spent convictions’ but for a job that needs a DBS check this rule doesn’t apply. As an employer, you’ll have to give the job applicant a form to complete and return to you together with documents proving your identity. It is a legal requirement that all employers take out employers’ liability insurance with

cover of at least £5,000,000 from an authorised insurer (details of authorised insurers can be found online). Furthermore, all employers have to inform HM Revenue & Customs they’ve set up a business. There is a formal registration process and this can be undertaken up to four weeks before any new staff are paid. And as if all of this isn’t enough, all employees have to be provided with a written Statement of Employment which sets out minimum basic terms such as their place of work, hours of work and rate of pay – and this has to be done within two months of commencement of their employment. Employers also have to create and record a Health and Safety Policy if five or more staff are employed and all staff have to be given a written pay statement (commonly known as a pay slip) showing how much they’ve been paid and what deductions have been made from their pay for things like tax, National Insurance and Student Loan repayments. The written pay statement has to be given at each pay interval which is usually weekly or monthly. Finally – and only recently – there’s now an obligation on employers to enrol staff in a workplace pension scheme. Presently, this only applies to workers who are aged between 22 and the State Pension age, who earn at least £9,440 per year and who work in the United Kingdom. If all of this doesn’t put you off, then best wishes with your new venture! Employment law can be complicated and taxing for employers but if you get it right – and can demonstrate you’ve got it right – then you shouldn’t fear the outcome of a dreaded claim to an Employment Tribunal. If in doubt you’ll find that it pays to take specialist advice before any problems arise. Many employers find that to be a far more economic option than having to take advice atfer something has gone wrong.

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Sheep, plague and the lost village of Godwick The lonely remains of a village church are all that remain of the Norfolk village of Godwick, one of the county’s estimated 200 lost villages. KL magazine visits the site to discover more...

n 1580, Mileham-born Lord Chief Justice Edward Coke bought the village of Godwick, just a few miles south of Fakenham, and proceeded to build a manor house there. It had a walled yard and a pattern of formal gardens and enclosures laid out around the hall. Coke even rebuilt the church tower in brick and flint and incorporated it into the landscape of his park as an ornamental feature. You see, by then Godwick no longer needed a church to minister to its flock. The only flock in Godwick was of the

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four-legged variety. There was no village left. Only sheep. The people had gone, their houses had gone, and their disappearance is still something of mystery. Lacking a voice of their own, the villagers of Godwick have left no records for us to remember them by, except for the bare outlines of their homes and a suggestion of how tough their lives must have been. From the air it’s possible to see the outlines of the medieval village that existed for more than 500 years from Saxon times. Together with the results

of groundbreaking work by NAU Archaeology (one of the oldest and most experienced archaeological organisations in the country), historians have managed to build up a picture of Godwick as it was mentioned in the Domesday Book. The Church of All Saints (which is all that remains today) would have been the focal point of an elongated village of houses with adjoining small ﬁelds and strips of land. The villagers would have lived with their animals close to hand, and the boundaries of the houses (known as ‘tofts’ or ‘closes’) can be

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ABOVE: An archive aerial photograph of Godwick shows the outline of streets and the site (highlighted) of Edward Coke’s hall.

identified by the deep ditches on the site. In their gardens the villagers kept animals and grew vegetables. Just beyond the village streets they would have a few strips of land they cultivated alongside their neighbours, and a proportion of their efforts would have gone to both the lord of the manor and the church. The villagers would have lived on unleavened bread, beans and hard cheese – salted meat would have been a rare luxury. Clothes, whether made of leather or wool, would have to last a long time. It wasn’t an ideal site for farming either. The heavy, clay soil would quickly become waterlogged in heavy rain, so a period of bad weather could have a devastating effect on the harvest. Improving the condition of the soil is undoubtedly why a series of marl pits were dug, and these still survive. From the time of the Norman Conquest, conditions at Godwick were relatively good, and some adjoining land was brought under cultivation to support the growing population. However, that all came to an end around the mid-1300s. Just after a disastrous series of wet summers ensured that life at Godwick became harder and harsher, the Black Death arrived. It’s hard to imagine the impact of the plague – in a very short space of time

(around four years) it killed between 75200 million people and reduced the population of Europe by 45–50%. England didn’t suﬀer quite as much as other parts of the continent, but it’s now believed that almost a third of the British population died. Communities were devastated, and many never recovered. If Godwick did manage to survive the terrible ravages of bad harvests and the Black Death, its trials still weren’t over. Because then the sheep arrived. By the end of the Middle Ages there was more money to be made in sheep farming than having people work the land. Sheep may have been lucrative to landowners and merchants, but they were a disaster to the ordinary villager. As more and more land was enclosed for sheep, villagers had little choice but to make way for progress. By 1428, the village of Godwick had around 10 households. Within a hundred years the church tower had collapsed and just three houses remained. Today, the abandoned village is part of a peaceful sheep farm, and an agreement between English Heritage and landowners makes it possible to visit the site between April and September. Thanks to the information boards dotted around the site, it’s possible to get a sense of Godwick’s lost history and the lives of the people who once lived there. The sheep certainly don’t

seem very interested – or is that an inherited guilty conscience? As for Edward Coke himself, he had a long-running feud with King James (he believed that common law was superior to the king) and was eventually imprisoned in the Tower of London for eight months. While there, Coke wrote that he prayed for his release with a view to spending his last days at Godwick (he was actually buried at neighbouring Tittleshall). The Coke family went on to become agricultural pioneers, inheriting the title of the earls of Leicester and building Holkham Hall. Coke’s manor house at Godwick managed to survive until the 19th century, when it was badly damaged by ﬁre. It was ﬁnally demolished in 1962. Godwick is a fascinating site, but it’s not exceptional – it’s been estimated that there are 200 similar ‘lost’ villages in Norfolk, although centuries of ploughing have eliminated virtually all traces of them (other examples near Fakenham include Pudding Norton and Little Bittering, which was mentioned in the Domesday Book but was gone by 1500). If you’d like to discover more about Godwick and other lost villages, see ‘Deserted Villages in Norfolk’ by Alan Davison (Poppyland) or ‘Deserted Villages Revisited’ edited by Christopher Dyer and Richard Jones (University Of Hertfordshire Press)

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The Big Wedding Countdown:

As soon as possible Planning a wedding can be stressful, but it can also be one of the most enjoyable periods of your life. Use this complete wedding countdown to ensure you get the most from your big day... Firstly, make your key decisions – the type of ceremony you want, the theme of the wedding and a colour scheme. Agree a wedding budget and resolve to stick to it – it’s also a great idea to set up dedicated bank account for all your wedding costs. Investigate venues and make a decision you both agree on – book it now! Take out wedding insurance. Book your church or approved venue for the ceremony and (if necessary) book the time and date with the minister or registrar. Give notice at your local register oﬃce. Start a wedding scrapbook with notes, ideas and pictures. This will help you get a clear idea of what you really want, and you won’t be swayed by impulse purchases.

Check your passports will be valid for your honeymoon. If you wish, arrange for a new passport in your new name (but remember it will only be valid from the date of your marriage). Start looking for wedding suppliers – visit them, ask questions, and get quotes. Look online to get a good feel of who’s who and what they do! Make a provisional booking for time oﬀ work for your honeymoon. Consult your draft guest list and start investigating accommodation for guests (try not to make them travel too far to the ceremony and reception).

Prepare a draft guest list. Start looking for your wedding dress – try on lots of diﬀerent styles, and make sure you keep an open mind. Something you may have never considered might just be perfect once you have it on! Choose your bridesmaids. Get your groom to choose a Best Man – it’s important to do this now as he (the groom!) may need a helping hand when going about his duties. Discuss what needs to be done and assign tasks accordingly.

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Choose and order the bridesmaid dresses – it’s advisable to leave lots of time so that your bridesmaids can be available for fittings and any alterations. If you haven’t done it already, you really need to order your wedding dress now. Book your wedding transport. Book your florist – and start thinking about your choice of wedding flowers. Book your wedding photographer (and see right for some tips on choosing one). Book the caterers if necessary. If you’re having one, book the toastmaster. Book any musicians or DJ and any other wedding entertainment. Book your hairdresser. Book your make-up artist – it’s a great idea to opt for a professional make-up artist as it allows you to really kick back and enjoy your day. They’re also usually well tuned into what works on camera and what doesn’t – so there’ll be no danger of shiny faces or a mismatched base!

Choosing a wedding photographer 1 PHOTOS, PHOTOS, PHOTOS! First of all, choose photographers to interview based on the photos they produce. Look at as many wedding photos as you can and see what you like! Use websites to study their style and abilities. In this way, you’ll save time doing personal interviews by narrowing the selection before you start making appointments. 2 PERSONALITY When you interview photographers, ask yourself a few basic questions – do you like the person? Would you choose to spend the day with them in a close professional situation? Will they ﬁt into the social environment of your wedding day? Remember, your photographer is hired to photograph the event, not to direct it or command more attention than you and your groom. 3 PERFORMANCE Don’t hesitate to ask a photographer for personal references. An excellent photographer will have any number of couples that are willing to ﬁeld questions about their wedding photography experience.

4 EXPERIENCE To be a successful wedding photographer takes a tremendous amount of technical and personal skill, which is learned mostly from experience. They deal with every detail of a wedding and interact with the bride and groom, their families and guests – and still maintain high levels of technical skill. Never book a photographer who hasn’t done a wedding before! 5 PRICE The old adage that you get what you pay for is completely true for wedding photography. The best photographers are naturally more expensive than others. If excellent photos are important to you, then don’t scrimp in this area. Ten years from now, the photos you bought will be on your table to remind you of the other details that might otherwise be forgotten. 6 COMMUNICATION Once you’ve booked your photographer, it’s very important to communicate what you like, what you imagine and what you expect.

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Choosing a cake BUDGET: Set a budget straight from the beginning and be open with your cake decorator. It will make the process much easier and smoother for both parties. THEME: When meeting your cake decorator for the ﬁrst time, bring as much information as possible – theme of the wedding, colour of your dress, bridesmaid dresses and inspiration from the room and ﬂowers.

Book your honeymoon, and don’t forget the travel insurance. Confirm your holiday leave with work. Start looking for all those wedding accessories – shoes, veil, tiara, jewellery. Book your first night accommodation. Finalise the guest list. Order the wedding cake (see opposite for some tips on choosing wedding cakes). Order your wedding stationery or start making your own. Don’t be scared – there are some amazing ideas online that will inspire you, and homemade stationery adds a lovely personal touch. With 12 weeks to go, you should really finalise your wedding gift list. Buy your bridal lingerie – and remember to take this along to all your bridal fittings! It’s a good idea to suggest your bridesmaids all do the same. Start thinking about favours, table decorations, table names and place cards.

FLAVOUR: It doesn’t have to be a traditional fruit or sponge cake. Be inspired – go for chocolate, red velvet or carrot cake and mix the layers. Make sure you taste them – it must taste as good as it looks! DELIVERY: Before confirming your order, find out who’ll deliver your cake on the day and who’ll set it up. Too many brides forget about this. NOVELTY: Think twice about ordering a novelty wedding cake – they can be fun and quirky, but remember that you’ll have to look at those pictures for the rest of your life. MAKE YOUR OWN: It’s a lovely idea to try to make your own wedding cake, but remember the magic word is practice, practice, practice. And then practice some more to avoid stress and disappointment. A HELPING HAND: Before accepting an offer from a friend or family member to make your wedding cake, ask to see their work and taste the cakes. Be honest with them (without offending them) instead of feeling sorry on your big day. DISPLAY: It’s often forgotten, but you must make sure you display and light your wedding cake where your guests can see it in its full glory. KEEPING THE TOP: If you’re planning to keep your top tier of your wedding cake for a christening or anniversary, make sure it’s a fruit cake inside. The best way to keep it is to freeze it. Your cake decorator should be able to re-ice it for you for the new occasion.

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Choosing the music POLL YOUR PEERS: Ask friends and family members for recommendations on ceremony musicians and reception DJs and bands from weddings they’ve recently attended. There’s nothing like a wedding guest to give you an unbiased point of view. ANALYSE THE ACOUSTICS: Whom you hire depends on where you’ll marry. You can’t really have string instruments on the beach or your violinist might be drowned out by the waves. Similarly, a classic formal event lends itself to big-band sounds, which you’d have a tough time ﬁtting under a small tent for 60 people in your garden. If you’re marrying in a public place, noise restrictions may apply.

Arrange suit fittings for the groom and male members of the wedding party. Choose and buy your wedding rings. Send out invitations to all your guests. Agree and finalise all the wedding flowers required for your wedding day. Start thinking about what vows and readings to have at the ceremony. Start thinking about ceremony music. Start looking at first dance ideas. Create song list requests – including songs not to play! Order the favours and table decorations if you’re not making your own. Buy your wedding shoes – remember to fit them on and have a good walk around the room. You’ll be wearing them for a whole day and will be on your feet for most of it. Consider having your shoes coloured to add a touch of unexpected colour under a gorgeous wedding dress.

Buy your wedding veil and tiara – and make a note to hang your veil out the night before the wedding, preferably in a warm room like the bathroom after a shower. This will work out the creases naturally and make your veil lie in the way it was cut. You should never (that’s never) steam a veil.

HEAR THEM FIRST: It’s absolutely essential to see and hear your musicians before you book them – ask for a CD/DVD sample, or see them perform live if you can. THINK ABOUT OVERTIME: Bands and DJs are typically hired for four hours, but if you think your reception might last longer, consider booking them for ﬁve hours. If you spontaneously decide to have them stay longer, you could incur steep overtime fees. CONTRACT CUES: Get everything in writing! This includes the names and contact information of your performers, the wedding date and location, and the hours the musicians should play. Agree on a total price and costs for overtime. Document any requests for the number (and length) of breaks. THE DO-NOT-PLAYLIST: Probably more important than your actual playlist – and make sure your DJ or band agree to follow it no matter how much cash Aunt Milly is waving. BURN, BABY, BURN: If you’re using a prerecorded CD for your ﬁrst-dance song, write down the name of the song and track number for the person in charge of hitting play. Or, better yet, make everyone’s life easier and copy the song on a blank CD so there’s no mistake. And take a back-up CD in case there’s a problem.

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Decide what vows and readings you’ll be having and conﬁrm them with the minister or registrar (together with the order of service). Have a trial run with your hairdresser and/or make-up artist.

Arrange a date for your wedding rehearsal (if you’re getting married in church). Buy clothes for your honeymoon – and remember that if you’re having a winter wedding, it may not be cold where you are going!

Buy a guest book. Arrange the final fittings for your wedding dress, suits, bridesmaids dresses, and the page boy and flower girl outfits. Choose your wedding day perfume (see opposite for some suggestions) – this can be a fun activity if you do it with your bridesmaids. Meeting them in a department store after work one evening and follow it up with girly cocktails once you’ve found the perfect scent! Confirm all the bookings with all your wedding suppliers. Confirm your honeymoon booking, travel arrangements, and overnight accommodation. Confirm the timings with the venue – including deliveries and the wedding day schedule. Decide who you’ll be having as your two witnesses.

Despite tradition, it’s best to have your stag and hen parties now. Contact any guests who haven’t responded to the invitations yet. Agree and conﬁrm any reception formalities and timings – and that includes the receiving line, speeches and the cake cutting.

Wedding perfume: three of the best Miss Dior Cherie The embodiment of love and romance, and the ultimate wedding perfume. Chic and elegant, yet modern, Cherie’s top notes of wild strawberry leaves and pink bring youth and vitality. Chance by Chanel Youthful, energetic, light and elegant, Chance is the perfect scent to perk you up and make you feel unﬂappable the morning of your big day. The top note of Chance is a citrus, sweet and bright-eyed lemon and at its heart it’s softened with hyacinth and jasmine. Flowerbomb by Viktor & Rolf A steady favourite among brides, Viktor & Rolf’s Flowerbomb is an unmistakable, explosive ﬂoral scent that leaves the wearer feeling feminine, fresh, positive and free. It acquires its distinctive bouquet from, amongst others, Sambac Jasmine and beautiful ballerina freesia bloom.

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Honeymoon essentials YOUR PASSPORT: You’d be surprised – all kinds of things get forgotten in the hectic run-up to a wedding. MONEY: Credit cards are universally accepted, but you might just find a lovely little cash-only bar where you’d like to spend an evening or decide to spend an afternoon shopping at the local market. Be sure to take some local currency with you, so you can tip hotel staff or call a taxi without having to track down a bank first.

Finalise the seating plan and provide the venue and caterers with a copy.

Make a final check of all wedding outfits – everyone needs to try on their complete outfit to ensure everything’s still fine.

Create place cards and a table plan – there are some gorgeous ideas using items found around the house, or in charity stores such as pegging names to old bird cages, so make sure you have a good look in magazines and online before you make a decision.

Put together a schedule of wedding day timings and distribute to the wedding party. Give a copy of contact details for the wedding suppliers to the best man just in case.

Make the favours and any other table decorations if you’re making your own.

Buy any last-minute items for your honeymoon (see opposite).

Provide the caterers with ﬁnal numbers, including details of any special dietary requirements.

Write thank you cards for your helpers and wrap any thank you gifts.

Provide the photographer with a list of essential shots – make sure they take pictures of your accessories and dress. Photographers can take some gorgeous abstract shots that you can use for thank you cards later. Arrange to make any outstanding payments required in advance. Start wearing your wedding shoes around the house. This is a good time to get the groom a haircut – it allows for any slightly tooshort cuts to grow out a little before the day. Start packing for your honeymoon.

Finalise arrangements with your hairdresser and/or make-up artist, especially the timings.

MEDICAL ESSENTIALS: Not the most exciting thing in the world, but it’s always wise to be armed with a ‘medical kit’ including antihistamines, stomach settlers and headache tablets for the morning after the night before. And don’t forget your usual method of contraception, as this may be difficult to replace in foreign countries. MARRIAGE CERTIFICATE: You’ve just got married, so shout it from the rooftops. You might be offered a special honeymoon package, or even a flight upgrade, so take along a copy of your marriage certificate just in case anyone’s looking for proof. CAMERA: Together with the charger and a decent-sized memory card – this holiday is certainly one you’ll want to remember forever. If you don’t have a camera, why not put one on your gift list? YOUR BEST DRESS: It’s definitely worth packing one ‘knock ‘em dead’ outfit for that fabulous restaurant you’ve got your eye on. PORTABLE ROMANCE: Romantic CDs, massage oil, scented bubble bath... you get the picture. HONEYMOON DIARY: If you’re a budding writer, take along a lovely notebook and write a diary each day – you’ll love reading it in years to come. PAMPERING TREATS: Your honeymoon is a time to relax so take along some beauty treats to really pamper yourself while you’re away. You might even take some treats for your new husband too – there’s nothing wrong with a little male grooming. WEDDING PHOTOS: You’ll spend a lot of time on your honeymoon talking about your wedding, so take along a few digital snaps of the big day if you can to help you reminisce.

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The big day dawns!

THE DAY BEFORE... Visit the venue and drop oﬀ the decorations, table plan, place cards, favours and guest book (with two or more pens). Take out the cash for any cash payments you’ll need to make on the day.

Get pampered – have a manicure, pedicure and beauty treatment (but not a facial!) A massage is a great way for both the bride and groom to relax. Make time to relax - have a nice bath, chill out and get to bed early. Don’t forget to set your alarm – although you’ll probably wake up early anyway!

Give the rings to the best man. Ensure your honeymoon luggage is packed and ready to be collected or taken with you in the car. Don’t forget to pack the tickets and passports. Lay out your wedding outﬁt, accessories, make-up and perfume so everything is ready for the morning (or pack everything up if you’re getting ready elsewhere).

AFTER THE WEDDING... Don’t forget to return hired clothing.

THE BIG DAY ITSELF... Send wedding cake to anyone who couldn’t make the wedding.

Ensure you have an emergency kit packed for your wedding day that includes plasters, mints, safety pins, painkillers, make-up, mini hairspray and deodorant.

Make sure you eat breakfast! Check that the wedding bouquet, buttonholes and corsages have all arrived.

Write your thank you letters.

Speak to all your attendants – check everyone knows exactly what they need to do and when.

Check the best man has rings, together with copies of speeches, vows, readings and any messages.

Order your wedding photos.

Clean your wedding dress.

Enjoy married life!

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Swaffham Focus on the homestead of the Swabians The literal meaning of the Old English name ‘Swaefa ham’

waffham’s distinctive Market Cross (right) was built by George Walpole, the 3rd Earl of Orford, and was presented to the town in 1783 – its large market place being testament to Swaffham’s flourishing sheep and wool industry in the 14th and 15th centuries. In case you were wondering, the statue at the top is of Ceres, the Roman goddess of the harvest. On the west side of the market place are several old buildings which for many years housed the historic Hamond’s Grammar School (as a plaque on the wall of the main building explains), and the school’s art teacher in the 1960s was Harry Carter – who’s responsible for many of the fabulous carved village signs found in many of Norfolk’s towns and villages. Naturally, Swaffham’s own sign (which commemorates the legendary Pedlar of Swaffham) is one of Harry’s.

Interestingly enough, Carter was a distant cousin of the archaeologist Howard Carter (the discoverer of Tutankhamen’s tomb), who spent much of his childhood in Swaffham and originally entered Egyptology as an artist. Until 1968, Swaffham had a railway station on the Great Eastern Railway line from King’s Lynn. Just after Swaffham, the line split into two – one heading south to Thetford, and the other heading east towards Dereham. Although it hasn’t been mentioned for a while, the possibility of rebuilding a direct rail link from Norwich to King’s Lynn via Swaffham is still raised now and again. The recently-refurbished Swaffham Museum is well worth a visit – it contains a fascinating exhibition on local history and geology as well as a special egyptology room charting the life and achievements of Howard Carter.

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The Green Britain Centre just outside Swaﬀham oﬀers a brilliant look at the three big current issues of energy, transport and food. While there, take the opportunity to climb the 300 steps of the windmill – it’s the only one open to the public in the world – and enjoy the fabulous views from the platform (which was designed by Sir Norman Foster). You can also see the Greenbird (the fastest wind-powered vehicle on the planet) and enjoy some locally-sourced organic food in the cafe – some of the food actually comes from the centre’s back garden! www.greenbritaincentre.co.uk

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CASTLE ACRE: The village is best known today for the twin ruins of Castle Acre Castle (right) and Castle Acre Priory (above), which lie immediately to the east and west of the village respectively. Both were founded soon after the Norman Conquest by William de Warenne, the first Earl of Surrey. At its heyday, Castle Acre played an important role in national affairs, with many visits from royalty. Castle Acre itself was once a fortified town and still possesses one of its gates (the Bailey Gate). When first established, Castle Acre was one of the finest examples of Norman town planning in the country, and much of this can still be seen today.

WEST ACRE: Currently in the process of a series of major developments, the Westacre Theatre (left) oﬀers a yearround programme of in-house productions, visiting companies, concerts, workshops and events. In 2008 it won the IVCA Clarion Award for excellence in Performing Arts and three years ago the Westacre Arts Foundation won an Ability Media International (AMI) Local Hero Award. This thriving local theatre is always looking for new recruits to join the company, so if you’re interested simply e-mail admin@westacretheatre.com or give them a call on 01760 755007.

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It’s here: the future of domestic heating Saving money, increasing eﬃciency, going green and heating your home? It all sounds too good to be true, but thanks to air source heating from 4 Way Refrigeration Ltd it’s a very aﬀordable reality...

here’s no doubt that air source heating is the way forward. According to research by the Energy Saving Trust, the air source heating can lower fuel bills (especially if you’re replacing conventional electric heating) and can even provide you with an income through the government’s Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI). It can lower your home’s carbon emissions, it doesn’t need fuel deliveries, and needs very little maintenance – and, of course, it heats your home and provides you with hot water. All year long. Air source heating is remarkably simple – converting ‘free’ heat from both the air and sun to deliver reliable, controllable heating and hot water, even when the outside temperature is well below zero. Steve Simpson of 4 Way Refrigeration Ltd has no doubts the system is the most eﬃcient method of domestic heating currently available. “Just think about it – for every kilowatt of power you pay for,” he

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Although 4 Way Refrigeration can professionally install air source heating in virtually any property, it’s a particularly attractive option for anyone considering a new building. “Before they get planning permission today,” says Steve, ”builders have to demonstrate that proposed heating systems comply with quite strict regulations concerning renewable energy. And let’s face it, there’s nothing more renewable than fresh air.” Trust Steve and his highly experienced and local team to deliver the huge advantages of a domestic heating system that’s simple to install, inexpensive to run and has proven ‘green’ credentials. Welcome to air source heating from 4 Way Refrigeration Ltd. Welcome to the future.

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The modern face of Lynn’s Fisher Fleet Ian Ward’s photography captures today’s fishing community in King’s Lynn – the modern-day inheritors of the legacy of the close knit group of families known as the Northenders...

magine the scene – ﬁshermen bringing home their haul, women working in their yards, and pubs full of life and sea-based songs. It’s a vanished world, but one that’s fondly remembered and very well documented. It’s the North End of King’s Lynn, where some 900 people are estimated to have lived around the turn of the last century in a close knit ﬁshing community. Their humble houses lined the yards, courts, alleys and passageways grouped around three main streets – North Street, St Ann’s Street and Pilot Street. The Northenders was a unique and totally enclosed community, living in

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the shadow of the ﬁshermen’s own church – St. Nicholas’ Chapel. The construction of St. Nicholas Chapel (it was commonly referred to as ‘the Fishermen’s Chapel’) was begun as far back as the reign of King Stephen in 1146, but it was between 1380 and 1420 that a major programme of refurbishment and enlargement took place, leaving us with the magniﬁcent building which exists today. With its great west window, consistory court and the fabulous wooden angels in the roof (each with arms outstretched and playing instruments) St. Nicholas’ Chapel is the largest and most splendid chapel-of-

ease in England. The Northenders themselves had their own shops and blacksmiths, boatbuilders and sailmakers, chandlers and ropemakers, pubs and school. The fishermen, wearing their distinctive Lynn ‘ganseys’ (knitted woollen sweaters that get their name from Guernsey), moleskin trousers, sea boots and caps, lived and fished in the same manner for hundreds of years. Some of the families (several are still fishing today) can be traced back even earlier than the reign of Queen Elizabeth I (1558-1603). The women in the North End – with their long black skirts, shawls and men’s

Local Life caps – would spend every spare minute knitting their menfolk’s clothes and making or mending the nets in their tiny living rooms, work often accompanied by a clay pipe. Times were always hard in the North End, which may well help explain why the Northenders developed a lively and vibrant cultural life (mostly of music and song). To the end, the Northenders remained a community separate from the rest of King’s Lynn. They seldom married outside the three main streets of the area, and most of the great fishing families intermarried. As always within a fishing community, some breadwinners were tragically lost at sea, but the orphaned children would be supported and raised by grandparents and other members of the family. The community always looked after its own. Although the community of the Northenders has gone today, it is remembered and celebrated at True’s Yard Fisherfolk Museum, which is built around the fishermen’s last surviving cottages. The tiny, carefully-restored rooms perfectly capture the harsh realities of fishing life and the traditions and spirit of the Northenders. This unique museum reopened three years ago after a major refurbishment, which involved the creation of new displays, the renovation of the last surviving smokehouse, and the restoration a fishing smack (which takes pride of place in the small museum courtyard). True’s Yard is a museum that’s right at the heart of its community – it’s run and staffed by volunteers and contains a priceless library and archive room, which includes sound recordings of actual Northenders talking about their lives and memories. A visit (allow yourself a couple of hours) will give you an amazing insight into this vanished world, especially if you take a guided tour (booking is essential). You’ll also find an excellent selection of local history books in the museum’s shop. TRUE’S YARD FISHERFOLK MUSEUM North Street, King’s Lynn Open from 10am-4pm (Tuesday to Saturday) If you’re interested in reading more about the fishing community of the North End, try to find a copy of The Northenders: A Disappeared Community (1185-1940) by Patricia Midgley or Fisher’s End: the story of the ancient fishing quarter of King's Lynn as it was at the beginning of the century by Frank Castleton

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The science of equality There’s no gender bias in maths and science at Wymondham College...

he idea that studying maths and science is something of a male preserve has been reinforced lately – a recent report from the Institute of Physics claimed only 20% of A-Level physics pupils in the UK were female and that almost 50% of mixed state schools had no girls studying A-Level physics at all – but that’s just what it is: an idea. And at Wymondham College it’s an idea that doesn’t bear much resemblance to the reality. “If there’s any fear or feelings of intimidation out there regarding the suitability of maths and science subjects for female students, they need to be ﬁrmly dispelled,” says Kenneth Glover, Vice Principal and Director of 6th Form at Wymondham College. “We’re certainly not aware of any gender diﬀerences or bias in those subjects – and that’s across a year group of some 200 students.”

King’s College London Sociologist Louise Archer has found that a lack of female role models has a profound eﬀect on girls choosing A-Levels, and that’s good news for girls looking to study at Wymondham College. “Not only are the Head of Physics and Head of Chemistry here both female,” says Kenneth, “but so are the Head of 6th Form House and Head of Year – and she’s also a Geographical Scientist! Wymondham College is particularly well supplied with inspirational female role models.” This ‘gender-blindness’ in maths and science subjects at Wymondham College is echoed by the students themselves, who are choosing subjects based on future aspirations rather than any gender-based traditions. Rosie Baines is currently studying physics, chemistry and further maths. “When I decided which courses to study, I was thinking more about their suitability for my career,” she says. “I didn’t even consider

whether the subjects were ‘suitable’ for me as a girl.” Similarly, for Emily Hoogkamer, who’s currently studying a range of science courses, the thought that some subjects might be ‘oﬀ limits’ to her as a female student was never an issue. “I don’t see myself as a female studying science,” she says, “I simply see myself as a science student. Having such great role models at college really helps, but we really don’t have ‘male’ and ‘female’ subjects here. Girls can make just as good engineers as men.” At Wymondham College, it seems that superb academic standards and a thriving cultural and social life are far more important that unfounded preconceptions about gender bias.

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ABOVE: Screen printer and mixed media artist Lydia Haines at work in her Docking studio

Lydia Haines and the joys of seaweed gum Using a range of techniques and materials, Docking-based artist Lydia Haines creates a variety of beautiful prints that combine natural colours, expressive design and a tactile appeal...

member of the West Norfolk Artists’ Association, Lydia Haines’ work has been widely exhibited and includes shows at Tobacco Dock, London, the Elizabethan Gallery in Wakeﬁeld, Leeds City Art Gallery, and the Angel Row Gallery in Nottingham. Last month, Lydia was featured in the the WNAA’s summer exhibition in St Nicholas Chapel in King’s Lynn and the Small Works show at King’s Lynn Arts Centre. Her commissions include an interpretation of a silk scarf design for the Dulwich Picture Gallery in conjunction with a children’s art

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competition, and a wall-hanging portrait of the blues guitarist Stefan Grossman. She’s also undertaken numerous residencies in schools and colleges in collaboration with Leeds Education Authority and Yorkshire and Humberside Arts, and also for the West Yorkshire Playhouse during the International Music Festival. Here, the Docking-based artist talks about her work and screen-printing techniques: Drawing and painting have informed my work right from my earliest days as a student, ﬁrstly at the Shrewsbury College of Art and then Goldsmiths

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College in London where I graduated with a BA (Hons) in Fine Art/Textiles in 1988. Since moving to Norfolk from Yorkshire, I’ve converted the outbuildings at my home to form a studio. Here I’m able to work on a large scale with room for a textile bed (a soft heatproof printing surface for fabric and paper) and a screen washing cabinet, which is essential for cleaning pigments and dyes from silkscreens after printing. I also use a small exposure box with a vapour lamp for exposing my drawings onto small screens with photographic emulsion in darkroom conditions. Much of my work is made with procion and direct dyes, mixed with water to varying consistencies from thin washes to thick pastes. Once painted directly onto a screen and thoroughly dry, I print then with seaweed gum by means of a squeegee (a rubber blade with a wooden handle). The gum itself is a clear paste derived from Scottish kelp and mixed with various agents to create a suitable printing medium to make one-oﬀ prints. Traditional screen printing is made by laying one colour over another but at each stage the colour needs to be dry. And multiple prints are possible. With the system used in seaweed printing, all the colours are printed polychromatically at the same time, but can be overprinted again if necessary with other media – but only once with the seaweed gum. Another way of working is with pigments mixed with a binder to create a varied palette from brilliant colours right down to the palest washes. I like to use them to create a backdrop for a photo screen or on their own. Again, everything is water based and easily cleaned oﬀ so the screens can be used again. Being able to take the screens on location provides a great way of working freely and spontaneously. Many of my ideas come from experimenting with the processes described above, mixing them up with other media such as positive and negative stencils and relief printing with woodblocks and found objects – most recently, abandoned wallpaper rollers which I found in a skip in York. For more details on the work of Lydia Haines and the West Norfolk Artists’ Association, visit the website at www.westnorfolkartists.org

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Ken Ward and the return of DI Keane Local author Ken Ward releases his new crime novel

ollowing the success of One Good Shot and Tower of Silence, local author Ken Ward has just published a new novel featuring DI Ray Keane, which will come as great news to Ken’s ever-growing fan base – and lovers of his locally-set crime fiction. Ken, who writes in his spare time (he works in the transport office of Pegasus Transport in King’s Lynn) thought about becoming a novelist for some time before joining a local writing group. Now, with three novels behind him, Ken’s becoming increasingly involved in his work. “I find I’m putting more of myself into my characters as my writing progresses,” he says. “I think it happened accidentally, and it took me a while to realise it.” Ken’s devoted readers usually cite his mix of local colour with gripping crime-based plots as their main appeal – all three DI Keane books are set in the area of King’s Lynn and the surrounding countryside. Ken’s new book – Knife of Honour – revolves around the story of a group of friends, two of whom join the Army. One gets a dishonourable discharge, and one goes AWOL with post-traumatic stress disorder. This leads to some difficult work for DI Keane and his team as they have to deal with bodies left in their area from the surrounding countryside and very few clues. The detective is adjusting to his newlysettled personal life when the first body is discovered, but when the body is moved, it uncovers a number of secrets from the past. Ken Ward’s books are published by Karabeth Publishing and can be ordered at www.amazon.co.uk. Signed copies are available at Marshland News in Terrington St Clement and Walkers News in Norfolk Street, King’s Lynn. Ken Ward will be hosting a special book launch for Knife of Honour at King’s Lynn Library on Saturday 26th October at 2pm. Ken will be talking about his work, the development of his characters and his future writing plans. There’ll also be time for your questions and book signings.

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Dear KL magazine... It’s been great to read about Gregorys & Hampson in your last few editions, and here’s some more information your readers may find interesting. I went to work at Gregorys & Hampson as an office boy when I left school in 1964, and the company remained on the same Nelson Street/South Quay site until the late 1960s when it moved to Works Lane, Setchey with a purpose-built pulse cleaning plant and new offices. Gregorys & Hampson were agricultural merchants and pulse cleaners, and were one of the main suppliers of dried peas to the canning, grocery and fish & chip trade in the UK. Before the move to Setchey, they had acquired Ashton Brothers of Eckington (who also supplied the Midlands with dried peas). The company also had a malting barley department, traded grain and fertiliser, and had a shipping division called G & H Shipping – which owned a small coaster called The Gregham, which worked between the Wash ports and Europe. In 1972, Managing Director WR (Bill) Whitehouse sold the Setchey site and the pea business to Dalgety. It was called Gregorys & Hampson (Peas), and virtually all the staff – including myself – joined Dalgety. Bill retained the name Gregorys & Hampson for various business purposes but it finally went into liquidation in October 1991.

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After the company moved to Setchey the site was sold to a consortium who formed King’s Lynn Silos which in turn became a major exporter of grain from King’s Lynn and traded there for many years. Marriotts Warehouse (always in the local press) was a store owned by Gregorys & Hampson and was used for storing dried peas in bags – at night a well-known local character called Tina Gamble used to sleep on the sacks! Not many people know that! Gregorys & Hampson was a thriving and well-respected company, and certainly didn’t close in 1904 – but I can’t remember ever seeing the sign as shown in the photo in your magazine. Sadly, most of the personnel who were there when I joined Gregorys & Hampson have died, and although I knew Bert Whitehouse (Managing Director in 1964) I never knew Alan Hampson. Former MD Bill Whitehouse is still alive, however, and used to live in the house immediately to the right of the alley shown in your photo – I believe it’s Devil’s Alley. Gregorys & Hampson means a lot to me, as it was a stepping stone for the business I started in 1982 with the Askew family – and I hope this brief history is of interest to your readers and anyone interested in the history of our local business community. PADDY BARRETT E-mail

Dear KL magazine... I wonder if any of your readers can shed any light on the story of the Green Children of Woolpit. According to the legend, which was written within living memory of the events, during the reign of King Stephen (around 1140) the villagers of Woolpit near Bury St Edmunds discovered two children, a brother and sister, beside one of the wolf pits that gave the village its name. Their skin was green, they spoke an unknown language, and their clothing was unfamiliar. In time, the children lost their green colour and learned to speak English. They claimed to have come from a land where the sun never shone, and the light was like twilight. The children called their home St Martin’s Land. Although the boy died young, the girl grew up and was employed as a servant in the household of Richard de Calne for many years, where she was considered to be ‘very wanton and impudent’. It is said that she eventually married a man from King’s Lynn, where she was still living when the first accounts of the story were written. It is possible that the girl was given the name Agnes and the man she married was an official named Richard Barre. If any of your readers know any more of this legend – especially of Agnes’ time in King’s Lynn – I would love to hear about it. A SUMMERS Swaffham

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itting around the Vicarage kitchen table one Sunday lunchtime recently, we got talking about film music – it was following one of the Prom concerts that featured film scores. Someone recalled how much better the singers were in the old days, but then the name of Marni Nixon was mentioned, and how many of those wonderful actresses were represented by one beautiful voice! For instance, did you admire Deborah Kerr’s singing in The King and I or An Affair to Remember – or Audrey Hepburn’s dulcet tones in My Fair Lady? What about Natalie Wood’s Maria in West Side Story? Well, all of them were actually sung by Marni Nixon. She also sang Rita Moreno’s part (Anita) in the quintet ‘Tonight’ on the soundtrack of West Side Story, because Betty Wand – who was Rita Moreno’s voice in all her other songs – got bronchitis. So Marni sang two of the five parts in that wonderful song. She also filled in the high notes for Marilyn Monroe’s Diamonds are a Girl’s Best Friend and her film career had only just started when she provided Margaret O’Brien’s singing voice in The Secret Garden back in 1949. Marni Nixon’s name never appeared in the credits for these films and audiences never knew that these great actresses weren’t also great singers. Indeed, it’s reported that even Natalie Wood wasn’t told she wasn’t hearing her own voice in West Side Story. This story seems to have remained unknown until relatively recently, but of course, a woman as talented as Marni Nixon had a good career outside Hollywood – singing both popular and

classical songs and taking parts in stage musicals, revue and cabaret. Nevertheless, things aren’t always what they appear to be. It’s not always the person in the limelight that has the greatest talent, and it’s not always the one who claims the credit who has most earned the reward. That’s one of the morals of Marni Nixon’s story, one that taken the wrong way, might encourage us to be cynical about everything we’re presented with. This might be a story of deception, and indeed, the pride of some stars engendered that deceit. But perhaps there’s a more optimistic message. Once we can get beyond the pretence to omnicompetence there’s the chance to realise how much more can be achieved by co-operation. When there’s no shame in admitting that noone can do everything perfectly, we can each have confidence in our own contribution. Marni Nixon couldn’t have played all the roles she sang. She did play the leading roles in The King and I and The Sound of Music on stage, but the only film part she played was Sister Sophia in The Sound of Music, which was a minor role. But in all those other films, the women who brought their fantastic acting and dancing talents to the camera needed Marni’s voice to create the sublime result that generations of film lovers have celebrated. We all need help. Even Jesus needed help to carry his cross – Simon the African, was forced to carry Jesus’ cross to Calvary. It’s

profoundly significant that Jesus needed the help of a man pulled from the crowd to carry the instrument of his death and the means of the salvation of the world. The cross that has become the universal Christian symbol of forgiveness and hope and eternal life, had to be carried by a stranger to make it possible for Jesus to get to where he had to go. Christians talk about themselves as the Body of Christ – each member having their unique and essential part to play, some more visible than others, but each vital. “What would happen if the whole body were an ear?” asks St Paul to make the point. More directly, he says that God gives different gifts to different people, each for the benefit of the whole. No one can have it all. Perhaps we shouldn’t make a parable of Marni Nixon’s story, but hers is a story of great talent used discreetly in the service of others. And that surely means something.

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