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We love this Suffolk image, Marsh Owl by fine art painter, illustrator and author Angela Harding, who tells us all about her incredible rise to fame which has come later in life. She will be coming to the county in autumn.
l Check it out on pages 16 and 17.
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HOP TO IT!
Following the success of Pigs Gone Wild, Elmer’s Big Parade Suffolk and the Big Hoot Ipswich 2022, St Elizabeth Hospice will be hosting Hop to it! Suffolk 2025 art trail.
Created in partnership with Wild In Art, this vibrant art project will see 38 ornately decorated hare sculptures, featuring a range of designs.
The trail will once again be hosted in Ipswich as well as, for the first time, in neighbouring satellite locations - Beccles, Felixstowe, Lowestoft and Woodbridgewhich will each have two large sculptures plus small sculptures in their towns.
Community and partnerships fundraising manager at St Elizabeth Hospice, Celia Joseph (pictured), says, “We are so excited to reveal Suffolk will be home to a number of beautifully designed hare sculptures, in support of the hospice, in summer 2025.
“With our services continuing to expand throughout Suffolk, Great Yarmouth and
Waveney, we were keen for our latest trail to reflect the help and support we give to local people.
“As ever we would love to hear from any businesses, local organisations, schools and individuals, who are interested in supporting the trail as a volunteer, through sponsorship or joining our learning and community programme, Hopscotch.”
St Elizabeth Hospice improves life for
people in the region living with a progressive or life-limiting illness. Their valuable work is centred on an individual’s needs, which means specialist support, whenever and wherever it is needed, whether at home, in the community or at the hospice.
l Find out more details and how you can support the trail visit, stelizabethhospice.org.ok/hoptoitsuffolk
WHAT A PERFORMANCE!
Congratulations to Martha Loader, playwright and associate artist at Wolsey Theatre, who has been nominated for The Stage Debut Award 2024.
Martha has been nominated in the Best Writer category for her hard hitting play, Bindweed.
Produced by the New Wolsey Theatre, Mercury Theatre and HighTide in association with the Royal Exchange Theatre, Martha first wrote it as part of the Mercury Playwrights scheme and it scooped the Judges Award at the Bruntwood Prize for Playwriting 2022.
Set in Colchester, it’s a shattering and darkly funny new play about responsibility and rehabilitation, examining what can be done to tackle abuse at its root. It recently enjoyed a critically acclaimed world premiere at the New Wolsey Theatre, alongside equally successful runs in Colchester and London.
Martha is currently working on commissions from Menagerie Theatre Company and the Almeida Theatre as part of the ‘Genesis New Playwrights, Big Plays Programme.’ She has had her work presented by HighTide, Mercury Theatre, Cambridge Junction and INK.
“This play is very special to me for so many reasons, but particularly because it was made with the support and guidance of so many fantastic east-based creatives and organisations,” says Martha.
Chief executive/artistic director of the New Wolsey Theatre, Douglas Rintoul, says: “we are immensely proud to play a role in fostering the careers of emerging artists like Martha, who continue to elevate the profile of Ipswich’s artistic landscape on a national level.”
l Visit, wolseytheatre.co.uk
ON THE MARKET
The latest homes and property news from around Suffolk ...
Set within mature gardens and standing on the edge of Earl Soham, Yew Tree Farm House also offers the chance to own a glamping site!
This classic Grade II Listed timber framed Suffolk farmhouse, understood to date from the late 16th Century, displays a wealth of exposed timbers and large inglenook fireplaces as well as surprisingly high ceilings in a light and well laid out accommodation.
Most of the rooms enjoy sweeping views across the gardens and meadow which amounts to approximately 2.5 acres.
There is also a traditional timber framed barn with workshop, potting shed and a double garage.
SLICE OF HISTORY, ANYONE?
We love these two gorgeous cottages currently on the market and oozing with historic charm.
79 Cumberland Street (below), is an 18th century cottage in Woodbridge which was FARMHOUSE AND GLAMPING!
Abutting the gardens is a 1.8-acre meadow which is enclosed by natural hedgerow and further mature trees and is currently home to an established glamping site, consisting of six bell tents, a large stretch tent, along with buildings housing a games room/ kitchen and washing facilities. With a driveway providing a separate access and parking for numerous vehicles and a field gate leading to the meadow, this business is available by separate negotiation.
GUIDE PRICE
£945,000
l Call Jackson Stops on 01473 218218.
immortalised by artist Thomas Churchyard (1798-1865) in his painting, The Cherry Tree Inn (bottom left). The popular pub is situated next door but one to the property. The current owners tell us that the cottage once stood proudly at the entrance to Woodbridge as depicted in Churchyard’s painting. This two-bed gem includes original hand cut brick flooring an open fireplace and a securely fenced, mature rear garden. It also features in the history book, Woodbridge, Views From The Past by Jo Hammond.
On the market for £260,000
l Call Fenn Wright on 01394 333346.
Deben Cottage in Eyke (just four miles from Woodbridge) dates to the early 1800s and has also been featured in print. The history of the cottage and its inhabitants feature in the book, Eyke, produced by the Eyke Millenium Group.
Overlooking grazing meadows at the front, its owner tells us she’s sad to leave it as it’s been such a cosy, well-loved home in a village where she was born. Situated on a quiet country lane, it is the perfect rural reatreat, ideal holiday let or first home.
On the market for £279,950
l Call, G&K Estates on 01394 380330.
Deben Cottage
Sitting with Maria Elia in her beautiful countryside home just outside of Woodbridge you could be forgiven for thinking she has it all.
But her extraordinary story is one of rags to riches with dollops of drama – kitchen bust ups, bullying, tears and triumphs – which led, ultimately, to finding her true north. Her passion for cooking, always from a place of love, pays homage to her Greek roots blended perfectly with all she’s learnt along the way.
And what a journey it’s been!
Born and raised in London, restaurants were in her blood – her parents ran a Greek-Cypriot restaurant in Richmond until her father lost it to his brother in a late-night game of cards.
“He wasn’t very good at keeping his money, he should have been a better gambler,” she smiles. “It was a Greek way of life!”
Maria says her father was Orthodox and her upbringing very strict, “he wanted my sister and I have to have proper arranged marriages, even though he’d married an English woman!”
After losing the family business, her parents divorced when she was 12. By then her love affair with food had blossomed, having worked in her parents’ kitchens and spent many Sundays at Greek weddings eating from mountainous plates of colourful mezze.
“Our lunchboxes at school were not like all the other kids with their spam sandwiches,” she recalls. “We’d have meatballs and Greek salads.”
YES CHEF!
Maria Elia carved out a career in tough, male-dominated kitchens. Now she’s taking Suffolk’s culinary scene by storm ....
It’s no surprise that she started forging a living in restaurants with teams - working all the hours under the sun!
For some, it could have have felt more like out of the frying pan and into the fire.
“To me it was normal to be working in a kitchen environment where everyone shouted and swore at you all of the time!”
“It was a rock and roll lifestyle!”
At Café Royal in Picadilly she says she was the only woman ever allowed into the green room. “Everything was in French and they’d swear at me all the time,” she recalls. “You had to be strong and could never show any sign of weakness. Back then, no-one cared about your mental health. If one person made a mistake in the kitchen, we all had to stay late and deep clean the kitchen.”
At some of the restaurants she worked in it wasn’t unusual for chefs to be using drugs to cope with the long hours and relentlessly late nights. It was the 90s after all! “It was a rock and roll lifestyle!”
“Then their paranoia would take over,” she recalls. “And then we’d all be in trouble.”
“People would use coke to keep themselves awake, and everyone smoked. They were all stressed. I didn’t participate; I saw how it affected them, it was just awful.”
There in those hot shouty kitchens, pulsating with testosterone, where grown men and women would often break down in tears amid the bullying and ruthless competition, this smiley petite blonde, calmly carved out a name for herself.
“I’d often be on a late-night bus home feeling pretty broken after the day’s events, but what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger, so I’d pick myself up and walk back in the following morning with more determination,” she says. “I’d get home in the early hours and as I only had two chefs jackets, I’d have to put them in the washing machine and get them dry for the next day. I had overdrafts on overdrafts! But I worked hard and was eager to learn, I wasn’t going to let anyone dampen my passion.”
Maria’s rise was meteoric; from private luxury yachts to Ferran Adrià’s modernist cuisine, El Bulli, it seemed she had the Midas touch. Back home in 90s London, she went from Stephen Terry’s celebrity haunt, Coast,
© John Ferguson
Maria, pictured recently, at her successful pop-up at Reubens Butcher & Deli in Melton
Maria’s beautiful home
Greek paella, featured in her book Smashing Plates © Jenny Zarins
Roast Partidge, taken from Smashing Plates © Jenny Zarins
where “Paula Yates would come in and breastfeed her baby,” - to the arty hangout Delfina in Bermondsey Street.
“People never went over the river from the City to eat back then,” she recalls. “No one had things on the menu like I had on the menu, so then people started crossing the river!”
After her 10-year tenure (nine of those as head chef), Delfina became a mecca for foodies. “We put it (and Bermondsey Street) on the map.”
Despite being shouted at by the best, she realised she got way more out of her teams by being supportive and understanding.
“Besides,” says Maria, who also enjoyed a stint as executive chef at upmarket Joe’s Cafe, “work should be a place where you learn and expand your knowledge.”
Later, she would be headhunted as head chef at The Whitechapel Gallery Dining Room and Café which garnered rave reviews, “AA Gill loved it.” Whilst there, it was awarded two AA Rosettes and a recommendation in the Michelin Guide.
As well as setting up a Greek/Californian restaurant in Lake Tahoe she also became a regular on the telly, appearing on Great Food Live, Saturday Cooks, Ready Steady Cook and Market Kitchen. She has written for BBC Good Food, Olive, Waitrose, Delicious and The Guardian magazines.
On top of all this, Maria penned three
award-winning books - The Modern Vegetarian, Full of Flavour and Smashing Plates, which reflect her Anglo-Greek heritage.
Now a freelance chef and international restaurant consultant, Maria moved to Suffolk with her partner three years ago and is wowing the county with her food.
Her supper clubs and pop ups are the talk of the town in nearby Woodbridge – she lives in a beautiful farmhouse just a few miles out.
Set in her beautifully converted barn, Maria’s supper clubs are glorious oneoffs, held every four to six weeks.
“I want people to feel like they’ve gone on holiday for the day,” she smiles, “I’ve had people come back with their friends and then they make friends and all meet up; it’s been lovely, so connecting. We all lack that in our lives with the world so torn apart,” she adds. “Sometimes, to sit and ‘be’ is one of the most
important things.”
For Maria, she won’t be sitting still for long as she’s cooking up some exciting new concepts for east Suffolk and is open to collaboration / one off private events ... we can’t wait to see what’s next on her menu!
l Sign up to Maria’s mailing list for future events, visit, thisisMariaelia.com or get in touch via email: hello@thisismariaelia.com or DM via her Instagram account @mariaelia9
MARIA’S BARN CALENDAR: 14th September, Taco Party 19th October, Cooking With Friends 1st November, guest chef Romy Gill 13/14th December, Festive Feast
Chicken orzo soup, featured in Smashing Plates
© Jenny Zarins
Apple yoghurt cake, from Smashing Plates
© Jenny Zarins
A COSY AUTUMN WITH CAROLINE FOOKS
As nature gifts us its vibrant palette of colours this autumn, Caroline Fooks is busy inspiring clients and transforming spaces into elegant, comfortable and timeless interiors.
In the world of design for over 35 years, 20 of which running her own business, Caroline offers a discreet and personal service and careful attention to detail to ensure that clients’ inspirations are met and often exceeded.
Her designs combine traditional with contemporary and practicality with beauty.
Caroline’s vibrant portfolio includes a wide variety of projects including homes in her native East Anglia as well as country and town houses, castles, chalets and holiday homes in the UK and abroad; also wedding venues, private members clubs and once a premier league football club.
Caroline Fooks Interior Design also style houses for photographic shoots, often
working alongside architects, relocation agents and property management.
Trusted suppliers and craftsmen work under her direction so that design projects are completed according to a client’s remit, budget and timeline.
If you want your home beautifully designed in time for Christmas, call Caroline and the team now.
l Caroline Fooks Design, The Barn, Melton, Woodbridge, IP12 1PE and Sulivan Enterprise Centre, Sulivan Road, Fulham, London SW6 3DJ. By appointment. Call, 07710 037591. Visit, carolinefooksdesign.com
MOVERS SHAKERS &
Brian
Bilston has been described as a literary enigma and the Banksy of the poetry
world who likes
to keep his real identity a secret (sort of) ...
You’ve been called the poet laureate of X, tell us more … It all started on Twitter (now known as X) ten years ago. I was just messing about really and joined with a pseudonym of Brian Bilston (a character of mine who used to write spoof football reports for the Dudley Echo in a kind of Alan Partridge way). I hadn’t really shown my poetry to anyone else when I posted this poem about the last bus home …
you took the last bus home don’t know how you got it through the door you’re always doing amazing stuff like that time you caught a train
Brilliant! Tell us another … GRAMMAR POLICE the grammar police got him
split his infinitive removed his colon left him there commatose next day he was pronouned dead
It’s no surprise that your poems soon went viral. What was that like?
Dawn French and Richard Osman … Don’t for one moment think that there’s any kind of deliberate strategy behind anything I’ve done here. I’m still pretty shy and mostly unconfident!
Now you’re signed to Gemini Books based in Suffolk and have visited the county a few times …
Yes, despite the online anonymity I do also tour with readings (he recently teamed up with fellow poet and TV producer Henry Normal of the Royle Family fame). I’ve done about 75 shows over the last 12 months. It’s all a bit strange really, this whole ‘Brian Bilston’ thing.
Any advice for up-and-coming poets or writers?
Write for yourself. Don’t think about the audience; write it for you to enjoy. A lot of people send messages to me asking how they can amass followers like I’ve done, but I’d never really thought about it that way.
It was a bit of a surprise to me why anyone would be that interested! My family (I have three adult kids) couldn’t believe it either! I started taking it a bit more seriously and as I wrote more, my career as a social media poet began. Soon publishers started to approach me.
What was your day job at the time?
My 9-5 was in academic publishing, I’d worked there for decades. So I’d always worked around words and books but I’d never had the confidence to do anything myself. It was probably more of a midlife crisis but I decided to take redundancy and make a go of the writing. My first book I brought out after the poetry was a novel.
Diary Of A Somebody was nominated for the Costa Novel of the Year. Your work has won critical acclaim from the likes of
Tell us a secret?
I was once held at gun point in a central London book shop I worked in. There was a spate of bookshop robberies at the time (honestly!) A guy came in and asked if we had anything on healing crystals. I directed him down to that section and he pulled a gun out on me and asked me to take him to the safe. I wasn’t feeling heroic so I did as he asked and he took the weekend’s takings and got away with it. Is that a bit heavy for your readers though? I have another secret I could tell if you like? I have lots of secrets!
Go on then …
I gave up a promising career in snooker having lost a game to a cocky nine-year-old kid called Ronnie O’Sullivan (I was six years older than him too). I thought I was pretty good and then this kid shows up who can barely reach the top of the table and wipes me out …
l Brian will be appearing at Woodbridge Books on 25th September to sign copies of his new hardback edition of Refugees, which cleverly addresses the opposing views of the refugee crisis. Gemini Books is a new independent publisher. Visit, geminibooks.com
Brian’s identity is known to a few including his cat
GOING, GOING, GONE!
Auction House Area Manager Hannah
Turner
With the election behind us and inflation reaching the Bank of England’s target level, we have entered a period of stability, which has positively impacted the market. In addition, the Bank of England has cut the base rate by 0.25%, with expectations of further cuts in the next 12 months. This reduction has broadened the buyer market, making it more affordable for those previously priced out by the high cost of borrowing.
So far, in the six auctions held in 2024, we’ve seen very positive results, with an average of 80% of lots sold. With the current challenges in the conveyancing world causing delays in the mainstream market, auctions remain an excellent platform for buying and selling property quickly. Sellers are looking for a fast and stress-free selling process, which explains the increasing number of new lots being offered at each auction. Our sellers are seeking certainty, knowing that once the hammer goes down, the exchange is complete, and completion will take place a few weeks later.
“I am extremely optimistic that the market will continue to improve”
day, knowing the property has exchanged at the point the hammer goes down. There is a common assumption that buying at auction requires being a cash buyer, but this isn’t always the case. Many of our sellers are happy to extend completion deadlines to accommodate buyers who require financing. As a result, we’re seeing more bidders and better results for our sellers on auction day. It’s encouraging to see more buyers who require financing participating in the bidding process, which is beneficial for everyone involved.
increase in lots offered at each auction, as well as more buyers looking to purchase through auction and properties sold.
l Suffolk & North Essex, Auction House East Anglia, 17 Neptune Quay, Ipswich, Suffolk IP4 1QJ. Call, 01473 558888 / 07927 901399 Visit, auctionhouse.co.uk/eastanglia
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Buyers are also looking for security as well as speed with many complaining about the length of time it takes to purchase a property and uncertainty. Auctions eliminate this worry if they’re the successful bidder on the
Buyers and sellers are recognising the value that auctions provide through the speed of transactions, allowing for a more dynamic and agile mode of buying and selling. For the remainder of 2024 and into 2025, I am extremely optimistic that the market will continue to improve, with an
SETTING A NEW STANDARD!
In a world where true luxury is increasingly defined by personalisation, Quay Street Collective launches its innovative Signature Sessions ...
Situated in the heart of Woodbridge, our sustainable hair salon – part of the acclaimed Suffolk Hair and Barbering group - is more than just a place to get your hair done. It’s a destination where bespoke beauty services meet unparalleled expertise.
THE ART OF PERSONALISATION
At Quay Street Collective, we believe that luxury isn’t just about opulence; it’s about tailoring every detail to meet the unique needs of our clients. This philosophy is at the heart of our Signature Sessions, where each stylist offers a bespoke service that reflects their expertise and creative vision.
transformation, our Signature Sessions are meticulously crafted to meet your exact desires. This isn’t a one-size-fits-all service; it’s a personalised journey to your perfect look.
HANNAH’S SIGNATURE SERVICE: THE COLOUR CONNOISSEUR
Signature Sessions are designed to deliver care and attention that simply isn’t available elsewhere.
Signature Sessions are designed to deliver care and attention that simply isn’t available elsewhere. Whether you’re looking for a subtle enhancement or a dramatic
Introducing Hannah, our new Creative Director with over 15 years of experience in the industry. Renowned for her mastery of all things colour, Hannah brings a fresh, artistic approach to hair colouring. Her Signature Session is an all-encompassing experience that begins with a complimentary, independent consultation— either in our luxurious Woodbridge salon or via video chat.
Hannah’s expertise in colour allows her to create stunning, bespoke shades that are tailored to enhance your natural beauty. Whether you’re seeking a bold new hue or a
subtle tonal adjustment, her Signature Session is designed to achieve flawless, personalised results that stand out.
RO’S SIGNATURE SERVICE: THE CURL SPECIALIST
For those who embrace their curls, Ro’s Signature Service is a game-changer. Ro is our resident curl expert, having trained under one of 2024 British Hairdressing Award’s Afro Hairdresser of the Year’s finalist, known for her deep understanding of curly hair’s unique needs. Whether you’re after a precise cut that enhances your natural curl pattern or a colour treatment that adds vibrancy and depth, Ro’s Signature Session is dedicated to making your curls look their best.
Ro’s approach is all about respecting and celebrating the natural beauty of curls, offering a service that is as personalised as it is luxurious. Her Signature Session combines expert techniques with a deep love for curls and providing you with an education to look after them at home, ensuring that every client leaves the salon with hair that is beautifully defined and effortlessly styled.
A SUSTAINABLE SALON EXPERIENCE
Quay Street Collective isn’t just about exceptional hair care; we’re also committed to sustainability. Every service we offer is underpinned by our dedication to ecofriendly practices, from the products we use to the way we run our salon. Our Signature Sessions are no exception, providing a luxurious experience that aligns with our values of sustainability and conscious beauty.
l Quay Street Collective 12 Quay St, Woodbridge IP12 1BX. Call, 01394 386960. Visit, suffolkhair.com or book now via our QR code
Ro is resident curl expert ...
Colour expert Hannah is creative director
INDEPENDENCE DAY!
Hummingbird Home Helpers offers practical support to help you continue to live comfortably ...
Hazel Killner set up Hummingbird Home Helpers in 2019 as she felt passionate about helping people to retain their independence.
“I could see the need for companionshipbased support, allowing people to continue living at home,” says Hazel, who is also training to be a mental health nurse. “Now we are a small team based in and around Woodbridge. We work with a range of people, older and disabled, maintaining their independence by matching the right person to the supporter and building a relationship over time.”
Hazel says she often takes calls from clients who are concerned about their parents.
“It might be that dad might not admit that he needs support as he’s struggling even though his daughter sees him a few times a week. I will meet with them both and we all talk it through. I explain that our aim is not to take any independence away from him, it is to positively promote it!
“Perhaps we put a wash in for you while we’re there, change the bed sheets and make a sandwich for lunch? We like to do what family members might do. Perhaps it’s just a trip to M&S for some shopping and a coffee
afterwards. Maybe it’s taking you to a hospital or doctor’s appointment. Or even an odd job around the home.
“We understand it might be difficult to take that step towards getting support for day-to-day tasks, but our friendly DBS checked team, make sure it’s a positive step.”
HERE’S WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY … “Jenny and I get on really well, she anticipates my needs, without me even asking. She’s an excellent baker too!”
Vivian Sellers
“Gail is so friendly and easy going. She takes me in her car wherever I need to go, be it a hospital appointment or just to the local shops. She has become a big part of my life.”
Sue Falmer
l Call Hummingbird Home Helpers on 07867 757829 or visit, hhhsupport.co.uk
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MSTOWAWAY WITH A SKETCHBOOK!
Fine art painter and illustrator Angela Harding, who moors her beloved boat in Suffolk, is surprised to find success at this time of life …
ark and I often say that being on the river Butley is like having your own private wildlife channel as we sit at the back of the boat with streaming mugs of tea ‘til darkness falls.”
So says Angela Harding in her beautiful new book, Still Waters and Wild Waves, out later this month (September) and published by Sphere. You may already know her iconic work which has graced the cover of bestselling books as well as magazines such as Country Living, Countryfile and Gardens Illustrated. This is Angela’s third and, by her own admission, most personal of books. “It’s the most direct and honest response to how I live,” she says.
Featuring over 50 original illustrations with stunning photography by Joanne Crawford, it takes you on some of her travels aboard her and husband Mark’s beloved sailboat from the last two years across rivers and seas, featuring breathtaking paintings and prints as well as her thoughts and reflections. In it, she
describes herself as a “stowaway with a sketchbook.” Her mesmerising encounters of water and wildlife make this a must read for lovers of the natural world.
Angela lives in Rutland, though says her and retired cabinetmaker Mark are away from home for six months of the year, including precious time in Suffolk which is now “embedded” in their lives, a second home of sorts.
Their boat Windsong, a Finesse 24 cutter rigged with staysail and jib, is over-wintered at Martlesham Creek near Woodbridge, and has navigated this go-getting couple through many an adventure. It has even seen her produce some of her finest work - she has designed a lot of her book covers whilst aboard.
“We’re in our sixties now and since our children left home, we are reliving our youth to some extent!” she smiles. “We’ve got four children between us, all in their thirties and we have grandchildren too. It’s a very strange
phase of our lives, but as long as we’re blessed with full health then we have the energy to go back to those things you tend to stop doing with a young family. I have a love of cycling and Mark loves sailing so travelling is very much in our blood.”
© Joanne Crawford
Angela found success after 60
When she’s not sailing, Angela might be working on a project or wild camping in remote spots.
“Yes, I do that on my own, just me and a tent,” she smiles. She’s clearly happy in her own company and has always drawn inspiration from nature. She’s the middle of three girls (who all went on to forge professional careers in the arts) and tells how her teenage bedroom was adorned with posters of birds, rather than pop stars.
“I’ve never been a very comfortable town bird,” she says, “even as a student I lived in the country and cycled into uni.” She talks of how she once solo cycled around the coast of Britain.
Recently she spent a rather remote residence up on Fair Isle near Shetland where she enjoyed spine-tingling moments.
“Fair Isle is only three miles long by one-and-a-half miles wide; there are some very good projects there like the Fair Isle Bird Observatory. It was really uplifiting, seeing all these young people who are dedicating their lives to this. They invited me to take part in bird ringing, which helps them to record the movements and migration of birds. It takes two years to teach person how to really properly handle a bird, it’s very inspiring. Really, there’s nothing there except one road and one shop. I stayed in a beautiful croft which is there for the shared use of creatives. I went for a month and loved it.”
Whilst on Fair Isle, she says she’d heard that a pod of orcas (sometimes known as killer whales) were heading to the island and took to her bike, pedalling as fast as she could.
“I ran up with heart pounding to see some rangers looking into this clear blue water and then I saw this fin about the same size as me … 5ft 4ins tall! I said, ‘f*** me, I’ve never seen anything like that in all my 64 years!’ Nothing makes your heart leap like that.”
Her residency there was clearly seminal, but did she not feel a tad lonely in her remote croft?
“No, I’m going back for two months next year!”
It’s good to hear that one of Angela’s happiest places is in Suffolk.
“Opposite Iken Church – we go to Snape quite a bit, which Mark and I love. The boat’s got a lifting keep, as she’s Essex-built, so it allows us to moor up outside the Maltings in Snape with a cup of tea or a beer. It’s one of our favourite things to do in spring. The quay
is so beautiful and though it can get busy, by the evening you have the place to yourself. We often spend a few nights there in the springtime, falling asleep on the boat to the sound of nightingales, owls and booming bitterns.”
Angela seems somewhat bemused by her success. She sees her career in two halves, “with a bit of breeding in the middle! There’s pre-digital, when I was carrying my portfolio around, looking for work and becoming more of a gallery artist. And then there’s the digital era as I went into my forties and the kids showed me how to use Instagram and to market myself on social media. As a woman starting her career again, post family, it helps when you’re older and a bit more confident. Plus, I realised I really needed to just get on with it!” She says it was the publisher Art Angels in Norwich who 15 years ago took her greeting cards and advent calendars “like little mini adverts,” which helped to relaunch her career.
changes in the last decade from their vantage point on the water, something she touches on in Still Waters and Wild Waves.
“The decline in seabirds is the most notable change I have observed,” she writes in her book. “When we sail Windsong from Suffolk to the Shetlands, my husband always comments on the birds. They have, of course, been struck by the terrible bird flu epidemic but more noticeable are the effects of man and industrialisation. It is only when you get up to the far northeast that the number of seabirds starts to noticeably increase. These are the wild places where nature has been left to maintain a balance of habits and foods.
“We’re in our sixties now and since our children left home, we are reliving our youth to some extent!”
“I’m still with Art Angels today,” she says. Many collaborations and magazine and book cover commissions later, she says even her family are surprised.
“It’s drummed into us that you can’t make a living from the arts. But now I’m 64, I wish it was ten years ago. I just feel very grateful. And of course, part of what I’m doing isn’t just me - it’s a whole network of people bringing these things to fruition.”
Angela and Mark have seen a great many
Undisturbed islands and coastlines retain the resources needed for survival.”
This October in Martlesham Creek, Windsong will be wrapped in her annual winter drapes, “like a Christo sculpture,” notes Angela, who confesses it’s always a relief to return in the spring to see their little boat has survived all that nature has thrown at her.
Long may she continue her adventures!
l Still Waters and Wild Waves is published on 26th September and is available from most book shops and online. Angela will be giving talks on 23rd October at Harris & Harris Bookshop in Clare on Saturday 16th November courtesy of the Southwold Bookshop at The Sailors’ Reading Room.
Visit, angelaharding.co.uk
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All the latest business news from around the
Suffolk coastal region …
THE BEST OF DEMENTIA CARE IN FELIXSTOWE
With its stunning sea views, brand new sensory room, cinema and bistro, Cotman House Care Home has invested in an exciting refurbishment to their dementia suite.
Offering tailored plans to help residents to live life to the full, this nurturing care home also provides a monthly Dementia Café and Dementia Friendly Cinema Club for carers and those living with this condition.
l For further information and to book a place at any of the events, please RSVP Chantal Sencier on 0808 223 5321. Cotman House Care Home, Gardfield Road, Felixstowe. Visit, Caringhomes.org/CotmanHouse
PERFECT SETTING FOR WEDDINGS AND CELEBRATIONS
Hungarian Hall Estate has announced the grand opening of its brand-new luxury accommodation
Nestled in the picturesque Suffolk countryside, this stunning events venue is well known for providing a charming and sophisticated backdrop for weddings and all kinds of celebrations. With its wonderful, landscaped gardens and a serene ambience, this established venue now welcomes five luxurious suites which can host up to 20 guests over ten beautifully appointed rooms. Each room is completed to the highest of standards. Whether you’re celebrating a wedding, hosting a family reunion, or planning a retreat, check them out.
l Visit their Open Day on 15th September 11am-3pm. Call, 01394 460362. Or visit, hungarianhallestate.co.uk
COSY UP WITH SNAPE
Autumn is upon us and with it comes a flourish of sumptuously, snuggly furnishings from Snape Maltings.
We love this Rattan Scalloped Tray - £55; Illumens Abbaye Madame Therese Scented Candle - £30; Natural Stripe Large Cushion - £85 and Natural Ruffle Small Cushion - £50. l Visit, snapemaltings.co.uk
GREAT NEWS FOR CHOCOLATE LOVERS!
The Merchant’s Table in Woodbridge is making way for Pump Street Chocolate this month (September).
Pump Street will take a residency at this elegant shop in Church Street while The Merchant’s Table will focus on its ever-growing online retail business.
“However, this is not the last you will see of us because we have a number of exhibitions and special events planned for our gallery space, behind the shop,” says Susanna Cook, owner of The Merchant’s Table.
“On an ongoing basis, the gallery/showroom will be open by appointment if you wish to view our hand-crafted furniture, lighting, ceramic and textile ranges.
“The positive change is to give us more time for product development and collaborations with interior designers worldwide, whilst of course focusing on our core customers.” The Merchant’s Table enjoys a close association with Pump Street as Susanna designs their legendary branding and packaging.
“Just imagine, the finest British craft chocolate brand is coming to Woodbridge!” she adds.
l Visit, themerchantstable.co.uk and pumpstreetchocolate.com
BWOWNIES ROCK!
Keelan Waldock vowed to put the wow back into brownies and has now earned a place on Suffolk’s culinary map.
Keelan, from Ipswich, started his empire after encouragement from his grandparents and family. He started off selling his delicious bWOWnies - “brownies with wow”- to mates at school and then progressed to stalls at markets and fairs. Now he’s taken residence in one of the commercial kitchens at the Cook House building at Suffolk Food Hall (the home of The Restaurant) and can offer online delivery too.
Keelan tells us, “For me, taste is everything! I genuinely believe I have the best tasting brownies in the world! They are so fudgy and freaking delicious! One of my main goals is to get stocked in major retailors all over the UK, including all the biggest supermarkets.”
Having tasted his bWOWnies, which can be ordered online, we have no doubt he will succeed in his mission.
l Visit bwownies.com
What’s new in your lively local arts scene? Angela Hagan has the lowdown …
JOURNEYS
Suffolk artist Jill Draper and her son Seth have teamed up with Artspace Woodbridge for their first joint exhibition, Journeys.
Jill is well known for her realistic artwork, while Seth uses driftwood alongside found and recycled objects to create his quirky constructions.
Jill Draper’s artwork
Their exhibition charts the journeys they have both made in different mediums revealing a “mutual interest in all things coastal and the common threads that run through our individual works over the years.”
Jill offers some rarely seen landscape embroideries from her personal collection alongside her recent watercolours
Seth shows his latest collection of seaside-themed automata, sculptures and wall hangings, along with work from throughout his career including some of his early ceramics.
The exhibition will run from 26th September until the 2nd October at Artspace Woodbridge, 64 Thoroughfare, Woodbridge, IP12 1AL.
l For more information, email Seth on, sethdraper@aol.com or visit, sethdraperartist.com or find his Facebook page, Seth Draper artist.
THE DEEP
ARTEAST 2024
Now in its sixth year, this not-to-be-missed exhibition at Framsden Hall Barn in Stowmarket, runs from 19th- 23rd September featuring contemporary paintings, sculpture, prints and ceramics. It includes a selection of art prints by iconic British Pop Artist Allen Jones, R.A – the first time since 2015 for his work to be featured at a selling exhibition in the UK. A contemporary of David Hockney and Peter Blake, Jones sought to renew the tradition of the human figure in painting, taking inspiration from pin-up calendars, adult cartoons and fetish magazine illustrations.
Other artists to look out for in artEast include Marc Dalessio and Tina Orsolic Dalessio - prolific plein air painters who have contributed to artEast since its inaugural exhibition in 2019.
Co-founders Henny Palmer-Tomkinson and Georgina Barclay (pictured above with Allen Jones) proffer a wealth of experience in curating this diverse exhibition appealing to all tastes and budgets (prices range from £50 - £10,000). Henny tells us, “Our objective has always been to exhibit artwork created by an extensive variety of artists of differing disciplines and experiences, resulting in an engaging and original encounter for all those who visit our exhibitions.”
Other artists include Dione Verulam, Edwina Longe, Jane Hindmarch, Kate Boxer, David Shevlino, Sally Muir, Josephine Trotter, Luke Martineau, Christabel Forbes, Sarah Muir Poland, Jazzy Westinghouse, Jonathan Loxley, Georgina Barclay, Decima Campe, Pru Green, Simon Sharp, Caroline Holt and Howard J Morgan.
l Visit Framsden Barn, Stowmarket, IP14 6HL.
View online at, arteast.org.uk
This autumn Eastern Angles is taking to the roads with a new production of Jón Atli Jónasson’s play, The Deep. This epic drama, performed by Jonathan Savage (pictured), tells the true story of one man’s extraordinary survival at sea.
The Deep follows the inner struggle of a young fisherman whose boat is sinking in the ice-cold waters of the North Sea. As hopes of survival drift away, this moving one-man show presents his journey through all the emotions of an unresolved life.
Talented actor Jonathan Savage, who is also a classically trained ballet and contemporary dancer, joins Eastern Angles in this solo role after playing Agamemnon in Punchdrunk’s The Burnt City and performing alongside Tobias Menzies in The Hunt at St Anns Warehouse in New York earlier this year.
Featuring projection and songs from local community choirs, The Deep presents audiences with a chance to connect with a global fishing community and pays tribute to those lost at sea.
It tours the east of England from 24th September until 26th October.
l For all the latest information and booking details, visit easternangles.co.uk or phone the Box Office on, 01473 211498.
WOODBRIDGE AMBIENT MUSIC FESTIVAL
This eclectic three-day arts festival takes place on the Autumnal Equinox weekendSeptember 20th - 22nd. It welcomes visitors and musicians from all over the country to the home of ambient music, Woodbridge. The three-day arts festival returns with ambient music providing the backdrop throughout the historic town of Woodbridge. Events will be hosted at the Tidemill, Shire Hall, St. Mary’s Church, the Angel, Whisstocks Place, the Canteen, the Riverside and more.
Centre stage is the beautiful River Deben continuing the ‘Save the Deben’ campaign in memory of the late, great Cllr Caroline Page and the annual ambient river walk installation led by Bards Aloud.
Producer and lifelong music maker, Jan Pulsford, says, “Woodbridge has a special feeling. The river and light inspire many artists and musicians. Brian Eno (pictured), known as the ‘Father of Ambient Music’ and his brother Roger grew up here. This weekend continues celebrating our link to ambient music, something Woodbridge should be very proud to acknowledge. Aldeburgh has Benjamin Britten and we have Brian Eno!”
A packed weekend includes Eno creative partners Tom Rogerson and friends playing a Saturday afternoon concert in the beautiful St Mary’s church. Peter Chilvers will talk about developing the Brian Eno Bloom apps and play a performance with guitarist Ted Morcaldi. Events finish at 10pm in time for the last train back to London or East Anglia.
Woodbridge Ambient Music Festival is sponsored by the local and ambient music community. Other performers include Silent Dinners, Will Fergusson, Mothership Voyage, Merlyn Bruce, Yygdrasil, Helder Rock, Sophie Space Agency, Ambient Abyss, Charlie Law, Anthony Awad, Hardwired, Tristan Burfield, Under the Sun, Nick Nicholson Electron Chorus, Amy Wragg, Fjorten, Tony Gerber, Pip Greasley, M C Applegate, Aartwork and others to be announced.
l Tickets on sale from Eventbrite via the festival website at, WoodbridgeAmbientMusicFestival.com
NIGHTS OUT AT HOME LIVE
The ever-tasteful, often hilarious, writer and broadcaster Jay Rayner celebrates 25 years as The Observer’s restaurant critic with his memoir-in-recipes, Nights Out At Home. After a quarter of a century eating professionally in some of the world’s best (and frankly, worst) restaurants, Jay is now ready to share those brilliant recipes and his memories of the restaurants that served them.
Join Jay at The Apex in Bury St Edmunds on 3rd October, as he answers burning questions like; what expertise does a restaurant critic need? What’s the best way to roast a chicken? Is he just an unutterable snob?
Nights Out At Home Live is a joyful, insightful and butter-smeared journey through the life of a man with one of the best jobs in the world.
l For more information or to book tickets visit, theapex.co.uk or call, 01284 758000.
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BECAUSE FITNESS ISN’T ONE-SIZE-FITS-ALL ...
Inspired by Founder Zak Gladwell’s experiences with the conventional gym model, Resolve Fitness, based at Riduna Park in Melton, is shaking up the fitness world with a new and unique gym experience.
Having witnessed first-hand the impact a lack of personalised support can have, personal trainer Zak set about crafting a new offering that he knew could deliver a more sustainable and effective approach.
Small group personal training sits at the heart of Resolve; by training in groups of up to four, members get the benefits of individualised coaching and support all at a fraction of the cost of traditional one-to-one training. On top of this, Resolve boasts a supportive community, nutritional support and regular body composition analysis.
l Find out more at resolvefitness.co.uk or email Zak on info@resolvefitness.co.uk
BREAD HEAD
Harvey Allen is no stranger to success.
His first taste came at Pinneys of Orford driving the wholesale side to success over a decade. After that, he went on to become namesake and founder of coffee empire, Honey + Harvey.
He left that to open Harvey & Co, a brilliant artisan bakery in Base Business Park in Rendlesham, which this month (September) celebrates it’s third anniversary, and has become a mecca for fellow bread heads! Joined by the former head baker at Pump Street, Carl Brennan, this wholesale bakery and coffee shop offers sourdough, traditional loaves and melt-in-the-mouth viennoiserie as well as superb coffee from Butterworths.
Now Harvey is getting stuck into his latest project – Harvey & Co’s vegetarian cafe at the yoga, retreat and meditation school known as Vida.haus. Based just minutes off the A12 at Pettistree with ample parking and a pretty courtyard, one senses that this too, will become a big hit for Harvey.
“It’s got such a peaceful vibe,” he says “And we have a great team. It’s really worth popping in and checking out our toasties, pastries, granola, soups and breads.”
Despite his success, he admits to suffering from imposter syndrome.
“It was back in 2019 at H& H at Melton when we had 800 people a day coming through, that I thought, ‘OK, maybe I’m doing something right.’“
l Harvey & Co, Vida.haus, The Three Tuns, Pettistree, IP13 0HW. Open Monday-Saturday 8am-2.30pm. Visit, harveyandco.uk
ASuffolk-based social enterprise is on the lookout for women interested in expanding their technical product skills. The Kimolian Academy, run by Knodishall resident Eleni Lialiamou, offers an intensive 12-week online programme designed to “empower women from diverse backgrounds … to create tech-enabled products which align with their values.”
Over the summer students from all walks of life worked with leading industry mentors and experts, thanks to Eleni’s connections. Since graduating, they have taken the leap into this predominantly male industry and are flying!
WOMEN IN TECH …
improve female representation in the tech industry in the UK.”
This all seems a far cry from the small Greek village in which Eleni grew up.
Product and strategy leader Eleni, who left her high-powered corporate role just 15 months ago, says her social enterprise allocates 100% of profits to its Scholarship Fund, supporting underrepresented women’s access to the course and community.
“Together, we drive progress, leveraging our skills to create products that uplift and bring about positive change, and we aim to
“My parents were mathematicians, and I loved the STEM sciences, especially geometry and maths, and I loved reading books too,” she says.
At university she studied computer science where she was one of just ten females and 100 men. “There are not many women in this space, the reason is that a lot of men come from engineering backgrounds. I’ve come to
embrace the differences and similarities we have.”
In fact, she says, working in such a male-heavy environment encouraged her to become more “results orientated and actiondriven.”
Now she’s looking at other ways to get funding for the Kimolian Academy. Just recently it saw the launch of the Women In Tech Innovation and Entrepreneurship programme in partnership with the Mayor of London (Digital Academy) and Central District Alliance.
Eleni says she decided to move to Suffolk with her husband after a biking holiday.
“From the moment I arrived here I fell in love and knew I would live here,” she says. “The thing that struck me was the antithesis; that you can go from forest to heathland, estuary to the ocean and then back to the marshes. It felt so unique and very peaceful.”
The next cohort of the Kimolian Academy course starts on October 1st and is taking applications now.
l Visit, kimolianacademy.org
Eleni (pictured in yellow) with her last cohort
on by the loss of a loved one. The therapeutic benefits of gardening are well known; it’s a sensory process of creating and healing, packed with colour, texture and fragrance, rain or shine.
Gardens are both active to work and restful to sit in, helping users to relax and let go, taking a break away from their worries to breathe in nature.
The Bereavement Gardening Group is led by the Head Gardener at The Red House, who says, “it aims to support individuals by restoring peaceful connections with the rhythms and
GARDENING
The grief of losing someone never completely goes away but there are healthy ways to cope. The Red House in Aldeburgh is to host a monthly Bereavement Gardening Group in peaceful surroundings to help relieve some of the emotional and physical symptoms brought
The Red House is also hosting a monthly Bereavement Café in the Imogen Holst Room, offering a welcoming space for those coping with loss to gather, meet, talk, and find comfort and support in shared experiences.
Run by trained volunteers, with the support of St Elizabeth’s Hospice, they hope to provide a social space for people who are facing bereavement to talk about their experiences in a safe, relaxed environment.
patterns of the lifecycle, it is an opportunity to connect with others who have been bereaved and get involved in garden maintenance work.”
The group meets on the first Thursday of each month 11am - 1pm but booking is essential as there are eight places per session.
l The Red House, Golf Lane, Aldeburgh, IP15 5PZ. For more details or to book visit, brittenpearsart.org
SPA-TICUS!
As autumn is now upon us we’ve found the top five spas to re-energise those sun-weary bodies in and around Suffolk …
SPA AT SECKFORD HALL
This spectacular hotel and spa in Woodbridge features a swimming pool, treatment rooms, steam room, sauna and spa garden, with its soothing sounds of nature. The friendly team promises to cater and pamper to your every need! l Visit, seckford.co.uk or call, 01394 385678.
SPA AT BEDFORD LODGE HOTEL
Based in a handsome Victorian built property which once formed part of the estate of the sixth Duke of Bedford, this Newmarket retreat is the epitome of relaxation. Experiences include a hydrotherapy pool, outdoor rooftop hot tub as well as a hammam, sauna and experiential showers.
l Go to, bedfordlodgehotel.co.uk
SPA KESGRAVE HALL
Drawing from the natural beauty of its woodland surroundings, this spa blends seamlessly into the Suffolk countryside. Bringing together an abundance of natural light streaming through the large glass windows, beautifully designed interiors and wooden features, this is the go-to spa for melting those stress knots away.
l Go to, milsomhotels.com
AQUA SANA
This award-winning spa escape in the heart of Elveden Forest offers 25 state-of-the-art spa experiences bringing together the healing powers of heat, water and nature.
From its Japanese foot bath inspired Sole Therapy to the warm and bubbling Hot Springs, all set amidst a lush forest environment including panoramic woodland views, it’s a must!
l Visit, aquasana.co.uk
POTTON HALL
A lovely informal setting in Westleton greets you at this restful retreat for those needing peace and relaxation. An intimate spa, only taking a maximum of 15 guests at any particular time, it offers dreamy walks in landscaped gardens with scented rose walkways, waterfalls and sculptures dotted around the grounds. The holistic garden with its charming chamomile lawn is perfect for meditation and napping.
l Visit, potton-hall.co.uk
SAVVY SAFARI TIPS!
Sarah Glyde from Travel Counsellors gives her top tips on planning your sensational safari this season …
l Plan ahead! One of the lovely things about a safari is the camps are small and intimate, but they do get booked up quickly. Aim to plan six to twelve months in advance.
l You can go on safari in any month, as Africa’s amazing wildlife never goes on
holiday! An experienced safari advisor will find you the right place and time to see herds of elephants, spot spotted cats, or gaze in wonder at one of the great mammal migrations (yes, there are more than one!)
l If you want to beat the lion traffic jams,
you need to understand the different types of safari areas. Essentially, there are public National Parks and Private Concessions. Both are wonderful, but they differ in how busy your game viewing might be and what activities you can do such as walks, night drives and off-road tracking.
l Going on safari is expensive but package deals are not necessarily cheaper. A safari expert will tailor your safari to your budget and have the first-hand knowledge to choose the right destination, style and season to keep it affordable and experiential.
l Lastly, Africa is more than safari! You could combine fabulous beaches, Victoria Falls or Cape Town with a safari to extend your holiday at a lower cost.
l Sarah has 15 years safari experience as a guide, camp manager and planner. She can talk you through the best options and give you an honest opinion, call 01394 480006.
GA LLE RY!
ART IN THE POD!
Suffolk artist Julie Driscoll has managed to combine a successful career as an occupational therapist with a quest to champion art as a therapeutic tool.
Julie has created a stunningly serene space in her artist’s ‘pod’ enjoying sweeping views from the back garden of her home just outside of Woodbridge in which she runs art groups, one-to-one’s and therapeutic wellbeing sessions. “People really relax when they’re creating,” she smiles. “These are small, friendly groups where we can have a cup of tea or coffee and chat while they enjoy a wide range of different artistic mediums.”
She regularly exhibits her students’ work along with her own in exhibitions locally.
l For more details email, driscoll939@btinternet.com
Running until Friday 5th October, Ipswich Free urban art summer workshops have recently been the talk of the town for young people in Ipswich.
This month (September) participants have been working with professional street artists, such as international talent ATMA, to paint up eye-catching murals on external walls and urban furniture around the town. ATMA’s thought-provoking work (pictured) can be found in council estates, private homes, motorways, high streets, hidden corners, capitals, cities, villages, restaurants, corporate offices, community centres, schools, art galleries and museums across ten countries. Now his work is set to appear as a large mural during September on Ipswich Waterfront. Visitors can catch the Wild Walls graffiti art
PERMANENT EXHIBTION
Art for Cure’s permanent online gallery opened recently with a curation of arts from some of their best-selling painters, sculptors,
exhibition from 12th - 15th September held in the University foyer; a unique opportunity to experience the world of VR (virtual reality) street art.
As part of the festival, King Street Cinema in the town’s Corn Exchange will also be screening free iconic films about graffiti art history and culture. To book visit, kingstreetcinema.co.uk
Dates for guided walks of the new Wild Guided ‘Walkshops’ of murals are taking place on 13th September and 5th October. Other events for your diaries, are live street art workshops and the Wild Walls Festival closing party at the Baths in Civic Drive, Ipswich.
l Visit, wildwallsfestival.com or find them on social media @wildwallsfestival and @wildwallsfest
ceramicists and printmakers. They will be inviting new artists every month to join their gallery which focuses on amazing talent, inspirational art school graduates and new artists. Every purchase of art will automatically generate a donation of up to 50% from the price directly to Art For Cure which funds national breast cancer research projects. Gift vouchers are available. l Visit, artforcure.org.uk
ARTWORKS
Artworks is back at the prestigious Blackthorpe Barn for its 24th year. East Anglia’s primary group of 28 professional artists, including paintings, ceramics, original printing through to sculptures and drawings, will dazzle with a show to suit all tastes and pockets. There will also be an opportunity to meet some of the makers and discover what inspires them.
This historic Blackthorpe Barn, with its stunning timber frame and striking thatched roof, provides an excellent venue to showcase the full range of art forms produced by Artworks’ talented artists, which this year, include printmaker and papermaker Janet French (her stunning work ‘River Walk’ is pictured below), botanical/fine artist and photographer Julia Groves, ceramic artist Cathy D’arcy and printmaker and acrylic artist Terry Bryan (whose work ‘Ever Changing Palette’ is featured above) amongst others.
l Artworks will be held Saturday 21st –Sunday 22nd September at Blackthorpe Barn, Rougham. Visit, artworkeast.com
WILD WALLS FESTIVAL
Ever Changing Palette, Terry Bryan
River Walk, Janet French
