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elcome to issue 10! They say time flies when you’re having fun and that’s definitely been the case for us as we’ve been putting this edition together.

We had a great time meeting Woodbridge resident Jan Pulsford and finding out more about her first love – music. Jan’s amazing career saw her working with some of the biggest stars of the 80s and 90s including writing songs with Cyndi Lauper, working in the studio with Tina Turner and Nile Rodgers, and going on tour with the Thompson Twins.

All we could say was ‘wow’. Find out more on pages eight and nine.

On the subject of music, we’ve also got a great piece on page 25, all about Cliff Weston.

Now 95, and living at Woodbridge Lodge on Burkitt Road, Cliff reminisces about his time entertaining troops in North Africa during World War II, as well as his career as a big band musician playing the piano alongside such legends as jazz man Johnny Dankworth.

Thursday, 8th March is International Women’s Day and we thought we would mark this special occasion by meeting some of the region’s most inspiring women. A big thank you to everyone who agreed to be involved, and we hope you find their stories as compelling as we do (you can find them on pages 18 to 20).

With love in the air, we couldn’t let Valentine’s Day pass without some top tips for the perfect romantic gift – you will find a host of inspiring ideas on page 17.

Here at Living In … HQ there was quite a lot of excitement at the end of January, when we were asked to be guests on Lesley Dolphin’s BBC Radio Suffolk Show. Sharing the sofa, we had a great time explaining how the magazine came about, all about the fantastic people we’ve featured, and a few hints about our future plans. A big thank you to Lesley for the invite.

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A NEW TOWN FOR MARTLESHAM Despite opposition to the £300million development, Councillor Geoff Holdcroft believes many will benefit, including Woodbridge …

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uffolk Coastal’s planning committee recently voted unanimously in support of the outline proposals to build 2,000 homes at Adastral Park in Martlesham. Deputy Leader of the council and cabinet member for economic development, Councillor Holdcroft, believes it’s good news.

The £300million development, expected to be completed by 2028, will bring £96million of infrastructure investment into the local area and create almost 1,000 new jobs. The proposals see 2,000 homes being built just off the A12 near BT, including affordable, starter, family and elderly accommodation as well as a new school with sixth form, medical centre, shops and services.

A comprehensive multi-million pound package of transport improvements will include junction and highways improvements to enhance vehicle flows, bus facilities, cycle and walking routes as well as a new A12 crossing. There will be 85 acres of formal and informal open spaces including woodland, meadows, heathland, a variety of play areas, a trim trail, a variety of circular walks, sports facilities and ecological areas. This is in addition to sports and recreation facilities for community use as part of the allthrough school. There will be allotments/ community orchards and 7km of circular walking routes and cycle paths. The

plans state there will be protection for existing mature landscaping, including Spratts Plantation and woodland along the boundary. The plans feature an ‘improved lake environment’ catering for a variety of experiences with picnic areas, a cafe, play space, a beach and low disturbance wildlife areas as well as funding to establish community ownership of green spaces, the lakeside and community

find its own community identity and spirit as did the existing Martlesham Heath development a generation before.”

Campaigners, however, such as NANT (No Adastral New Town) have raised concerns about the impact on the A12 as well as the effect on the nearby Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

The group, which fought the proposals in the Supreme Court, says on its website: “We remain concerned over the impact that any development of 2,000 houses at Adastral Park will have on the Deben Estuary Special Protection Area, the transport network, both the A12 and the local rural roads, plus the many other negative impacts that this scale of development will inevitably create.”

Cllr Holdcroft says: “This was a ‘local plan’ led development that allowed the proper consideration of the infrastructure needed to support the new homes. This is in contrast to some other developments in the area e.g. Woods Lane, that were refused planning permission by Suffolk Coastal because of their impact on the local services and infrastructure requirements.

“Yes, there will be additional cars on the road but hopefully many of the new residents will come to Woodbridge to do their shopping, be fed and entertained, or come just to relax. Woodbridge is a great place to be for all these activities and we should welcome these new home owners who will be our new neighbours.

“In time, the current doctors’ surgery on Martlesham Heath will be allowed to expand to accommodate these new residents which, in turn, will also take the pressure off the two surgeries in Woodbridge.”

Jon Kenny, development director at CEG, the firm leading the development, adds: “We have taken a very sensitive approach, with high quality design which respects the setting, with extensive green and open spaces.”

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“Many of the new residents will come to Woodbridge to do their shopping, be fed and entertained, or come just to relax.” assets; these would be managed with potential for education and community activities.

Cllr Geoff Holdcroft (pictured), who was on the planning committee that voted in favour of the application, says: “The mix of housing will go partway to allow young people to find a home in the area, growing families to move into bigger homes and also allow older people to consider downsizing. I particularly welcome the provision of schools and other community buildings on the site and very much anticipate that the new development will

Top: CGI of what the new ‘town’ will look like Middle: Cllr Holdcroft Above: The new-look ‘lake’ Pictures: CEG

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op Street in Martlesham, just by the A12, has become a hive of activity over recent months. But, what’s it all about? Catching up with ScottishPower Renewables, the company behind the work, we found out more.

Joanna Young, the power company’s stakeholder manager says: “The groundworks you can currently see in Martlesham and across the local area, including on Sandy Lane, around Waldringfield and through the Bealings, are all part of our project to install a 37km underground cable, linking our new wind farm, East Anglia ONE to the National Grid at a substation in Bramford. Once operational the wind farm, which is located 42km off the coastline, will join land at Bawdsey and provide sufficient energy to power the equivalent of almost 600,000 homes.”

The site at Top Street is one of nine construction management sites located along the 37km route and current works are for the construction of a temporary haul road. This will stretch the length of

From Bawdsey to Bramford, buried cables will transport enough clean energy to power almost 600,000 homes*

the cable route and enable construction traffic to reach work areas from designated access points.

Keeping local communities upto-date on the project’s progress is a key part of Joanna’s role.

“Whilst there’s lots of construction work to see at the moment, we took the decision early on to transport the energy generated by East Anglia ONE via buried cables and this has mitigated the need for pylons.

“Our public information day in February will explain the innovative engineering practices we are using to install 700 metres of cable underneath the River Deben. We also want to assure residents that works undertaken won’t disrupt the local Woodbridge train timetables and roadworks

*Based on the following calculation: 714 MW (installed capacity) x 0.367 “offshore wind” average load factor (Digest of UK Energy Statistics) x 8,760 hours (hours per year)/3,900kwh (average domestic annual consumption) = 588,578 homes powered equivalent

will be kept to a minimum.”

The decision to install buried cables has also provided a unique chance to investigate the potential treasures our countryside may hold.

“Works undertaken won’t disrupt the local Woodbridge train timetables and roadworks will be kept to a minimum” Clockwise Woodbridge Mayor, Clare Perkins, from top left: has seen the cable route works Mayor Clare first-hand and says: “ScottishPower Renewables and its contractors have Perkins on site worked hard to minimise the impact in Martlesham learning more of the construction programme on about the the local communities. project; the “In some areas this has included cable route improvements to local roads and that will link open days, such as the one planned the wind farm in Martlesham, which have kept the to the National public informed of their works and Grid; a timeline provided a forum for discussion. for the project; “The extensive programme of Joanna Young of archaeological works and ecological ScottishPower management have ensured our local Renewables, history is investigated and our the energy wildlife and landscape is protected.” firm in charge Joanna adds: “With works now of the work well underway, East Anglia ONE is currently the most cost-effective offshore OPEN DAY wind farm to go If you would like to find out more into construction about East Anglia ONE and its cable in the UK and it’s route works, head to the company’s happening here open day on Tuesday, 13th February, in East Anglia, 4pm– 7.30pm at Martlesham Heath which is very Pavilion, The Drift, Martlesham exciting.”

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PIONEER!

From the depths of Tennessee, the dizzy heights of New York to the River Deben in Woodbridge, Jan Pulsford’s life in music has been one long adventure …

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isiting Jan Pulsford’s studio in her central Woodbridge home, it’s hard to comprehend just how instrumental she was in shaping the landscape of the international music scene in the 80s and 90s.

Refreshingly modest and self-effacing, she’s really not one to show off – though, boy, could she name-drop if she wanted to!

So we’re going to boast on her behalf. Not least because Jan is such a credit to Woodbridge, sharing her talent with the town’s thriving cultural scene – she’s musical producer of the fabulous forthcoming Beowulf Festival, having teamed up with its creator, Mayor Clare Perkins.

Born in Wales, she is one of three musical children. Her sister teaches violin and her brother was in triple platinum-album rock band Bush.

“I’ve always been a musician,” smiles Jan as she pours us a herbal tea in her cosy dining room featuring original artwork. “It’s the only thing I’ve ever done or ever will do.

“I started out doing anything when I first moved to London, playing all kinds of instruments and gigs just trying to make a living in music and find my way in. And then one day I was in a recording studio and there was this old Oberheim, an analogue synthesiser, and that was it! I fell in love with electronic music and from that day on, I found what I should be doing.”

Jan’s talent soon saw her enjoying sessions, TV appearances and tours

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with bands ranging from Buggles (remember Video Killed the Radio Star?) through to Bananarama.

It was when she joined New Romantic band the Thompson Twins (with hits like Hold Me Now and We Are Detective) that she experienced fame, playing the keyboard on their Future Days tour.

It took them to the States, where she decided to set up home, building a computerised studio deep in the woods of Tennessee.

“It was an adventure; you have these fantasies of being this pioneer woman,” she laughs. “I had a recording studio production company called English Valley Music and we were doing recordings with artists such as Kat Dyson, who was a guitarist in Prince’s band, the New Power Generation.”

Jan’s career was prolific – she’s appeared on stage playing keyboard or been in the studio with the likes of Tina Turner, Linda Lewis, Nile Rodgers, James Ingram, Steve Arrington, OMD and many more.

Perhaps her biggest break though, came when she was contacted by Grammy-award winning singer Cyndi Lauper (best known for her worldwide hit Girls Just Want to Have Fun).

“I got the call from Cyndi and was flown first class to meet her in New York,” recalls Jan. “It was incredible.”

By then, Jan was mum to three-year-old son, Merlyn.

“It was hard going off leaving him while we were on tour, though we knew it was paying for everything

and Merlyn had a lovely few years, a fantastic time.”

“I worked with Cyndi from 1993 to 2001 and we toured the world together,” she says. “I was so lucky to work with a singer like her. I’d write something and she’d say ‘Oh yeah!’ and just start singing – and she had this amazing voice.”

Indeed, Jan co-wrote and co-produced Cyndi’s critically acclaimed Sisters of Avalon album along with Merry Christmas ... Have a Nice Life, some of Shine and the Twelve Deadly Cyns collection, as well as many club remixes.

“I remember flying home to appear on Top Of The Pops with Cyndi and we performed Come On Home which was exciting,” she recalls. “Cyndi was a big star and we were close. We’re still in touch; I saw her last summer because her musical Kinky Boots was on. She’s still so busy.”

Jan’s songs have been recorded by artists like actress and singer Darlene Love, as well as Steps, Anthony Head, DJs Julian Marsh, Junior Vasquez and Soul Solution.

And that’s not forgetting the extraordinary repertoire of work she’s done for documentaries, film and reality shows like Oprah, X Factor, MTV and American Idol. Her songs have featured on over 20 CDs. Despite all this, Jan remains humble about her achievements.

“I’m such a background person, as most producers are,” she smiles.

“We’re the ones who make things happen – we don’t necessarily get

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feted for doing it as we’re mostly at the back of the stage. I don’t necessarily blow my own trumpet.

It’s only when someone asks me and I’ll say: ‘Oh yeah, I did this or I did that!’ I’m always amazed at how interested people are in this side of my life!”

Jan relocated back to the UK eight years ago.

“It was time to come home, so I waited until Merlyn went off to college and then moved back.”

She says she stumbled across Woodbridge on a day trip while visiting her brother Nigel and his family in their then-Suffolk home.

She moved to the town in 2011.

“There’s an element of culture shock. Of getting used to a lot of new things that weren’t around when I last lived in the UK, but I’m one for adventures. I always thought: I’ll go to Woodbridge for a few years, then when it’s time I’ll be off for another adventure.

I haven’t felt like that yet; I can see me being here for quite some time!

The local music scene here is really nice and I’ve played at quite a few music events.”

Her son Merlyn joined her three years ago and loves it just as much as his mum.

Jan recently bought a lovely riverboat so that Merlyn could have a place of his own.

“I can’t wait to go on the boat in the spring,” she says.

Her well-positioned three-bed gaffe is spacious and homely.

A vegetarian with a passion for

vegan food, Jan says she particularly enjoys eating the local produce.

“I get my fresh veg from the toy shop in town; they’re all from the local allotment and delicious.”

Both her and Merlyn are keen cooks and love preparing dishes in her well-stocked kitchen. “I call my kitchen the jazz café. Being musicians, we’re not afraid to experiment! I love having friends around, we host our Sunday Soirees for creatives where we’ll play music and show films and artwork.

“Woodbridge is a very special place, I love being around the river, the water is so ancient. I can get very esoteric about it. As a creative, I like to think you can look out and cast your fate to the wind.”

Jan recently teamed up with Mayor Clare to organise the festival which celebrates one of the oldest English poems in existence, Beowulf.

It will be staged in the town from 4th – 7th May and will be a chance to see Jan perform as well as many other treats (see our next issue for full details!).

two years ago to do my ambient music world show on Sunday evenings from 10pm for two hours,” she says. “I’ve been incorporating music from all over the world, it’s music to unwind to. A lot of people don’t know there’s this live radio station going out from here – I do it upstairs in my studio – and it’s listened to by people from all around the world.”

“I’d write something and she’d say ‘Oh yeah!’ and just start singing – and she had this amazing voice” JAN ON SONGWRITING WITH CYNDI LAUPER For the past decade, Jan’s been busy exploring the world of ambient music. She can be heard on her own station, Radio Jana, and Eurobeat Radio, run by local DJ Marco Spina.

“Marco approached me about

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If you’re keen to lead the best life you can, the Natural Health Centre’s new therapist Jacqui Frost can give you a helping hand

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f you started the new year promising yourself a new you, but are struggling to make it happen, a session with Jacqui Frost may just be the kick-start you need.

“Everyone has a best version of themselves,” says Jacqui, “and that’s whether you’re a child, teenager, adult, CEO, whoever.”

As a personal coach who believes in living the best life we can, Jacqui is now offering personal coaching sessions at the Natural Health Centre on the Thoroughfare.

Having spent 28 years in education (16 of those as a school head), and more recently working with teachers and heads through her education consultancy work, Jacqui has been passionate about making a difference and inspiring people her whole working life.

“Work with my clients now is all about assisting them to identify the triggers needed to make them the best possible versions of themselves.

I like to start by finding out in which direction a person wants their life to go, rather than asking what they want to do with their life, as they don’t always know the latter.

“Sessions often focus on improving those relationships that we can all find hard – whether that’s at home, at work, or in our friendship groups. Other times clients get in touch as they want help to change a particular behaviour, or they’ve quite simply lost the joy of life. Using a range of strategies and techniques including NLP (neuro-linguistic programming) my work is very much outcome and solution focussed.”

Much of Jacqui’s work is working with young people. “Today’s teenagers and young adults have lots of pressures and anxieties to contend with. Whether that’s around exam times, strategies to boost self-esteem and confidence; or simply trying to work out where they fit in the busy world we live in.

My sessions provide a platform to hear their concerns and strategies

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to help them move forward.”

Jacqui’s work with the Suffolk Primary Headteachers’ Association became the catalyst to her becoming a personal coach. “Helping teachers, heads and governors work through issues and identify positive options to move their roles forward changed everything for me.”

While NLP may sound very scientific and technical, Jacqui assures it’s not. “It’s all about understanding that every behaviour – good and bad – has a structure which can be learnt, taught, changed or remodelled. When the strategies have been learnt, they’re an easy and effective way to control your emotional state and help you manage yourself better.”

“Making that first appointment, a person has made the first step in committing to make change” Operating from Woodbridge’s Natural Health Centre, owner of the centre, Lesley Terry says: “The therapies Jacqui offers are very interesting and there is definitely a need for such services.”

Jacqui further explains: “As with most therapies, to be successful, there has to be a connection between myself and the client but that doesn’t necessarily mean a whole series of appointments.”

Her starting point with a new client is always to send a short questionnaire to be completed and returned before meeting.

“An outline understanding of why a person has made contact not only makes that first meeting more constructive, but also lets me know about any issues they may find uncomfortable or challenging to discuss.

“One or two sessions may be all that’s required, with sessions lasting between one and one-anda-half hours. But, by picking up the phone and making that first appointment, a person has made the first step in committing to make change.”

An eternal optimist, Jacqui has always enjoyed her career. “But,” she says, “working with clients over the last 12 months and seeing the positive impact the changes they have implemented have made on their lives going forward has been more fulfilling than I ever thought possible.” l To find out more about the therapies Jacqui offers, contact her at jacqfrost257@gmail.com, go to www.jfpersonalcoach.com or call on 07879 491093.

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Mum-of-two Charlotte Nowosad on how volunteering for a local charity has given her a whole new lease of life

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fter relocating to Suffolk from London in 2007, I decided I loved Woodbridge and my new life so much that I no longer wanted to commute to the city where I’d enjoyed a successful career in magazines as a fashion stylist. I didn’t want to be away from my two children for long periods as the juggling act was exhausting.

So when they were tiny, I set up a childminding business, which worked well and meant I could enjoy three amazing years at home with my own two and also their little friends; those families have now become friends for life. We had a great time enjoying walks, playgroups and picnics around Woodbridge. I often giggled to myself that people who didn’t know me must have thought I was ‘that crazy woman with all the children!’

When my youngest started preschool, we moved to a house in the countryside which was a real renovation project but despite the precious time I’d had with my children, I was starting to feel, as many mums do, that I’d lost ‘me’ a bit in the flurry of life. I wanted to do something which gave me

my identity back and was a bit more meaningful. I looked at my skill set and wondered what on earth I could possibly do with my combined experiences as a fashion stylist, childminder and mum!

In January 2014, a flyer came home in my son’s school bag asking for local volunteers for Home-Start, which is one of the leading family support charities in the UK. Home-Start volunteers help families with young children deal with the challenges they face, supporting parents as they learn to cope, improving their confidence and helping them to build better lives for their children.

It was a light-bulb moment!

Everything about Home-Start really appealed to me. After my interview and the initial training, I was assigned my first family and nervously stood on their doorstep.

It is a real privilege to be invited in by a total stranger to their home and I did initially wonder what I could possibly do to help.

But over the weeks the lovely mum I’d been assigned to and I found that we had so much in common.

Amusingly, we bonded over our love of fashion and just talked about life in general. I played with

her little girl and we all went to the park and playgroup together.

I found that very quickly the family opened up to me, and my Home-Start coordinator was really supportive; if anything came up that I was unable to help with she’d suggest organisations that I could signpost the family to.

I found it so rewarding and in the process I realised I’d found me again.

Above: Charlotte at a family group Below: Volunteers for Home-Start support parents through weekly home visits

“I realised I’d found me again’” Last June I was delighted to be given a position working in the charity’s head office based in Martlesham.

As fundraising coordinator, I now work with local businesses who generously help us raise funds to reduce our waiting list for HomeStart’s much-needed services.

The UK’s army of volunteers provides £25 billion of care annually to help vulnerable people, and I feel so proud that I’m part of something so special and am giving something back. In many ways I’ve taken as much out of it as I hope my families have gained.” l To volunteer for Home-Start, see the contact details below.

Charlotte is currently organising the charity’s annual Snowflake Ball at Milsoms in Kesgrave Hall on 18th May. For Home-Start, the snowflake represents “the unique, fragile and vulnerable nature of the children and families we support.”

Tickets cost £58 per person and include a welcome drink, three-course dinner and coffee, live music, an auction and lots of prizes to be won. To become a sponsor or for tickets, email headoffice@homestartinsuffolk. org, call 01473 621104 or visit homestarteastsuffolk.org.uk ISSUE ONE… SUMMER 2016

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WHITE CHRISTMAS? NOT FOR ME, THANKS ...

Living In … Woodbridge’s Lyn Peters on why she’s a convert to seeking out the winter sun …

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aving headed to Cape Town on Christmas Day this year, the thoughts of turkey and carol singing evaporated as we arrived at Heathrow Airport.

Flying with the family on 25th December meant our BA flights were considerably cheaper than travelling in the festive run-up.

And arriving mid-morning on Boxing Day, wintry Woodbridge seemed light years away as we stripped down to our summer wear in the delicious 30 degree heat.

Cape Town simply blew us away. Guests of our daughter’s boyfriend, without doubt a bit of local knowledge goes a long way.

From heading up Table Mountain (we took the aerial cableway both up and down, but for our next visit we’ve challenged ourselves to walk to the top), to seeing the penguins at Boulders Beach and an early morning trip through Aquila private game reserve (a true highlight, with lions only metres away from us, plus hippo, elephants, giraffe and more), nothing disappointed. We even got to horse ride among springbok, giraffe and zebra, which was nothing short of amazing.

The Atlantic’s chilly waters mean sea swimming isn’t a big thing, but walks along the beach on pure white sand bring their own pleasures, especially when you can end your day enjoying a cocktail and watching the sun go down. And if you’re into kitesurfing (like my delighted husband), you’ve landed in paradise.

In central Cape Town, the

Waterfront is stunning – shops, eateries, crafts and beautiful old port buildings all brought to life.

The Two Oceans Aquarium at the Waterfront is well worth a visit.

Heading out to Franschhoek was also a highlight. The region’s wine and culinary capital, there’s just too much to see, eat and drink in one visit. We visited the fabulous Haute Cabriere wine estate and enjoyed five of the most delicious wines I’ve ever tasted, especially the Pierre Jourdan Tranquille.

Street in the town centre, plus seven airstream caravans to stay in. How cool is that?

The food in Cape Town is out of this world. Perfectly ripe pineapples, mango, avocado – alongside juicy steaks on the braai (a BBQ to us) and definitely try snoek and chips – a member of the mackerel family, this is South Africa’s version of our cod and chips, but look out for the bones.

Above: Across the water from Table Mountain Below: African penguins at Boulders Beach Pictures by Lyn Peters

“You’ve landed in paradise” Our 12 days gave us only a taster of what Cape Town has to offer, so we’ll definitely be returning and exploring more. An unexpected bonus is you don’t waste a day flying. Evening flights get you there mid-morning and our return flight left at 8.30pm, giving us a full day to enjoy, before arriving back at a very chilly and dark Heathrow at 6am, with no jet lag and all set to tackle the holiday washing.

A lovely evening was also spent at the open-air cinema, hosted at the Bloemendal winery in Durbanville.

With tickets only £6 a head, which includes a chair and blanket, we took a picnic and then bought a fab bottle of rosé. Watching Grease has never been so much fun! Talking of open-air cinemas, there’s the Pink Flamingo cinema on the rooftop of the Grand Daddy Hotel on Long

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Pictured: Chris is particularly proud of The Angel’s huge selection of gin, which stands at about 200 different varieties

Chris Mapey, along with wife Sarah, runs the historic Angel pub in Theatre Street Picture by John Ferguson Tell us about your role.

As landlord I get to do all the jobs that no one else wants to do! In any one day I could be cellar man, glass washer, pint puller, gin consultant, drainage technician and tea maker!

What drew you to The Angel?

I’m lucky enough to have worked in every pub in Woodbridge during my years as a barman and chef, and remember having some great times at The Angel when I was in my 20s.

When I heard it was available back in September 2009, we jumped at the chance to secure its future as the only independent ‘free house’ pub left in Woodbridge.

Tell us about the history of the pub.

The Angel was rebuilt into its current form in 1678, using timbers reused from a building in Hasketon. This site is one of the oldest continuously operating pub locations in Suffolk; the earliest record found so far has it listed as ‘well established’ in 1153.

The Angel has a varied history from collecting the market toll for Woodbridge, through to operating as the town’s brothel, and latterly as a great live music venue.

We love your fabulous array of gins.

What’s your favourite?

Our gins are part of what has defined The Angel in recent years.

We started with a range of about 30 back in 2009 when gin wasn’t the fashionable drink it is now.

We have since seen more than

1,000 different brands and styles and now concentrate on offering an ever-changing range of about 200 different types.

Choosing my favourite is rather difficult, though I’m very partial to our local gin, Carpenters, made in a small distillery at Suffolk Food Hall. It’s a great, clean-flavoured dry gin with plenty of juniper and citrus flavours, ideally served with fresh lime and orange zest, lots of ice and a decent tonic!

Tell us about The Angel’s popular open mic nights.

They’re held twice a month on the second and fourth Wednesdays.

Sign-up starts at 7.30pm and performances are from 8pm. They are curated by local musical wizard and instrumental polymath Merlyn Bruce, who plays in several bands.

These evenings have grown over the past few years and attract talent from all over East Anglia, all keen to play to a receptive and friendly audience. We were stunned to be contacted by the producers of ITV’s The Voice who’d heard about the reputation and have now included us on their circuit of events for their talent scouts to monitor!

Any plans for the future?

We have recently renovated and redecorated inside the pub and are in the throes of a minor exterior refurbishment (hopefully concluded when the weather improves!)

This year will hopefully see us

continue to host the widest range of spirits in the region and build on our continued CAMRA Good Beer Guide listing (we’re now in our ninth consecutive edition) by offering two new craft beer lines in addition to our real ales.

What do you love most about Woodbridge?

The sense of community within our town. Woodbridge is patently one of the best towns to live in across the whole of the UK (as has been independently reported several times). We enjoy great road and rail links, excellent schools, picturesque scenery and views, and a great balance of independent shops, pubs, restaurants and boutiques across the town. I feel very lucky to be able to call Woodbridge home.

“We were stunned to be contacted by the producers of ITV’s The Voice” Tell us a secret about yourself!

If I told you the one I’m thinking of, it wouldn’t be a secret any more!

However, I am a keen photographer, and enjoy shooting traditional film cameras (one of which uses a 10 x 8in film negative!)

I’m very proud to have had one of my images selected to be in the final 100 (from more than 3,000 entries) and toured around the UK and Ireland as part of a recent Royal Photographic Society International Print Exhibition.

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Trail Blazers!

With International Women’s Day around the corner, Living In … Woodbridge is celebrating just some of the incredible women who are making waves locally …

MINNIE MOLL – JOINT CHIEF EXECUTIVE OF EAST OF ENGLAND CO-OP

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he’s one of the region’s most influential business leaders and was given the royal seal of approval when HRH The Prince of Wales appointed her as his Ambassador for Responsible Business in the East of England.

It seems there’s pretty much nothing Minnie Moll can’t turn her hand to. She’s enjoyed an extraordinary career which has seen her rise to the very top of her field, even conquering the traditionally male-orientated world of advertising back in the 80s which, in terms of fair play and equality, must have seemed like the Wild West!

Waiting to meet Minnie in a beautiful, ornate room at the East of England Co-op

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HQ in Wherstead, with sweeping views of the Orwell Bridge, one might expect to meet a somewhat formidable character, who has helped to build the company into the thriving success it is today despite a shaky economy. Instead, it’s a breath of fresh air to be greeted by a warm and approachable mum-of-two with a cracking sense of humour and some very wise words for younger women forging their way in the workplace.

It’s not easy being a woman in business but Minnie says she owes a lot of her success to her love of self-development, describing herself as a “life-long learner”.

“I learnt early on the importance and power of it,” she says.

She started out working on the reception of a trendy ad agency in central London in the 80s. With her bright pink hair, inquisitive mind and quirky looks, she was popular and soaked up everything there was to learn with her “bird’s eye” vantage. She very quickly moved into

advertising, working her way up from account executive through to account director. It must have been a pretty male chauvinist world she found herself in?

“There was some extraordinary stuff going on in the 80s in advertising, people chucking computers out of windows in anger and it was a hotbed of creativity,” she grins. “Yes, there was conscious bias and lots of sexist stuff going on but there was a meritocracy so, in a bizarre way, if you were good and you worked hard, then you would rise.”

And rise she did.

Minnie eventually arrived at acclaimed ad agency HHCL (which created Ronseal’s ‘Does what it says on the tin’ ad), where she went on to work on the Tango drinks account, working with the creative team on the now-legendary ’You know when you’ve been Tango’d’ campaign.

Two decades ago she remembers telling her boss that she’d fallen pregnant with twins and his reply was: “Well at least that’s a damn sight more efficient.” She roars with laughter. “But it was,” she insists. “I’ve seen it with friends getting pregnant, then going back to work after having the baby and having to go off again to have another child. My career was only disrupted once. It shouldn’t have made a difference but it did.

“And without question there was a time when I felt like I wasn’t doing either role well enough.”

Minnie, who became managing partner at HHCL, says she was lucky to have the support of her husband Mark Riley to fill in any gaps and sometimes “keep the socks clean” at home.

She believes motherhood can enhance business skills equipping women to multitask and gain perspective.

“Sometimes when I was in a really tough meeting and someone was being difficult I’d think: Yeah, I’ve given birth to twins … do your worst! “ As with most working mums, it was

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Lidl were changing shopper behaviour. always a juggling act. She cites occasions “I think my colleagues would agree when she had seconds to get into a highthere’d been a period of underinvestment powered summit meeting, having handed the twins over to Mark as she was doubled in our stores and there was an absolute need to engage an entire new generation parked in central London, or the time with the ‘Co-op Difference’. she was working from home, signing off “So as a brand there was a real a million pound advertising spend on the challenge.” phone, and “my daughter toddled in and But Minnie, as ever, said: ‘Mummy I’ve was super organised, done a poo!’ He “Sometimes when I arriving with a 100-day laughed on the other plan formulated with end!” she adds. was in a really tough the help of a trusted She says at one meeting and someone business coach, and it stage she was lucky her to hit the enough to work with was being difficult I’d helped ground running. And one of her role models, the late Anita Roddick, think: Yeah, I’ve given she’s never looked back. who founded The birth to twins … do “It has been Body Shop. transformational,” “She was so your worst!” she says. “The whole inspiring,” she recalls. business has worked “The Body Shop back so hard and what’s really rewarding is then was extraordinary. Here was this we’ve achieved some brilliant stuff.” woman with this authenticity – she had In the last financial year its underlying this tousled mane of auburn hair and trading profit was 17 per cent up. she wore Dr Martens shoes!

“So that, in a way, is the ultimate signal “It helped me believe that leadership that everything you’re doing is working didn’t have to be stale, pale and grey and that’s all in a really challenging time,” and that you absolutely could be she says. a woman leader.”

There’s much to boast about, too long to Minnie went on to carve out roles as list here, but she’s particularly proud that partner at JFDI and ?What If!, the the East of England Co-op was named innovation giant, where she worked as Alzheimer’s Society Large Business of the global marketing director, and then to Year in 2016–17.

Notcutts in Suffolk as executive director “I really get a buzz from little old East of marketing.

Anglia beating the rest of the country,” she Four years ago she started at the East of smiles. “All our work building awareness England Co-op as one of five joint chief surrounding dementia was recognised. executives (she’s the only woman) We’re proud that 85 per cent of our focusing on engaging their members and colleagues (staff) have voluntarily customers and developing the brand. undertaken dementia training. As a co-op Her work was cut out for her. it is in our DNA to support communities.”

“I walked into a perfect storm,” she Minnie adds that she’s a great fan of recalls.

Winnie the Pooh and has often quoted this A scandal at the Co-op Group, which is immortal line to her daughters: ‘Promise an entirely separate business to the East me you will always remember you are of England Co-op, was causing a lot of braver than you believe, stronger than you reputational confusion plus there was seem and smarter than you think.’ a supermarket price war and Aldi and

lare has enjoyed an extraordinary role this year in the town, firmly putting the arts back on the agenda.

“Starting up the Woodbridge Creative Arts has been a wonderful experience,” says Clare, who brought the travelling exhibition of the recreation of the Bayeux Tapestry to town and is also working hard on the four-day Beowulf Festival to be staged in May. It’s no wonder she’s a tour de force.

Clare’s background, following her years at the London College of Fashion, saw her rise to dizzying heights. “The 70s was such an amazing time to be in the fashion industry, especially in London with Carnaby Street and Biba all promoting exciting fashion sense, life was thrilling,” she says. “But to get a designing job as a young woman was tough. It was still a man’ s world and unless you were tough, determined and extremely talented, being a woman in this industry was pretty hard.”

Despite this Clare was mentored by Sir Norman Hartnell, the Queen’s dressmaker.

“Here I felt I became ‘someone’ in the fashion industry and was rewarded by being placed with the top hand of the workroom, making the Queen and Queen Mother’s dresses for their royal engagements. It was an incredible experience and one that set me up to become a couture dressmaker in my own right and start my own bespoke bridal business, Silk Rose, which I’m pleased to say I’m still doing over 40 years later!”

Clare says she was inspired by her mother, Angela Perkins.

“She was a wren in WWII, a Nightingale nurse at St Thomas’s afterwards, an eminent local historian and an author of five local history books that she wrote in her later life. She was wonderful and I so respect her and miss her wise words.”

Clare’s favourite motto is: ‘Love many, trust few, always paddle your canoe.’

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up a legion of clients both locally and t started life in a back bedroom during nationally. the economic crash, and now RB RB Agency started out in her back Agency is one of the region’s leading bedroom against the backdrop of the advertising, PR and marketing agencies 2010 crash when her husband, Merrick, with an annual turnover of £1.3million was struggling to find work in his and a staff of ten. construction job. Funded by the sale of The dynamic businesswoman at its their house, he urged Tanya to go for it helm is Tanya Ruffles, who is hands-on in and the firm now has 20 clients including its day-to-day running as well as strategic the East of England Co-op. management and growth of clients and “All our clients say there’s something so personnel. All this, plus being a devoted different about RB,” says Tanya, who owes mum to a five-year-old son as well as a lot of her success to having a learning battling and recovering from stage 3 and development breast cancer last coach, Jacqui year. Her strength, Warren. “We have it seems, lies “You have to find this a big part to play in turning any inner strength to run your and I’m so proud situation – good it was what or bad – into own business, dig deeper that my vision was a positive. seven years ago – “So many people than you’ve ever done though I never think it’s the before in terms of your thought we’d be end when you’re quite this big!” diagnosed with own stability.”

“You have to find cancer, but it can this inner strength be the beginning to run your own business, dig deeper than of something wonderful and a reason to you’ve ever done before in terms of your fight harder than you ever have,” smiles own stability. You really need to look after Tanya over a cuppa in her bright and yourself and be on form every day for 52 airy office looking out onto gorgeous weeks a year and even weekends.” countryside.

Now on a mostly organic diet having Tanya first started out in retail, working lost 23lb since her gruelling chemo with her dad businessman, Peter Barnes, treatment ended last year, Tanya says who owns the family business Barnes of she’s happier and healthier than ever and Ipswich and The Bed Factory. She soon she’s enjoying spending quality time with spread her wings and rose through the her family. retail ranks, managing a superstore and “I’ve finally found that all-important then onto selling radio advertising for Vibe work-life balance and discovered a lot FM and later SGR FM. about myself along the way.” she adds.

She was a natural and soon built

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arnia took over the hotel business from her parents in 2015 bringing with it a fresh new eye and a clear direction which has paid off.

“Taking over any family business from your parents, the hardest thing is having the full autonomy,” she says. “It’s difficult for them to let go and to enable you to be MD, and not see you as their little girl, needing protection and guidance.”

Tarnia says she drew inspiration from both her parents as well as TV star Davina McCall.

“I’m currently reading Lessons I’ve Learned by her and wow, what an inspirational book! So much she writes really hit home and all young girls could benefit by reading it.”

She says her greatest achievement is giving the business and staff a clear direction and vision to aim for and then putting things in place as well as improving communication throughout the hotel and its 150+ staff.

“The results are clear - improved standards and we’re now number one on Trip Advisor for Woodbridge and turnover has increased,” she says.

Tarnia’s own advice to girls is to believe in their ‘soft skills’ as they are a huge advantage in business and bringing teams and people together. “Keep learning by reading personal development books, listen to professional speakers, and watch Ted Talks on YouTube!” she adds. l International Women’s Day is on 8th March

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Living In …Woodbridge‘s Angela Hagan on the local yoga classes which are shaping up to be her best ever … Picture by Natalie Holbrook

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n a quiet corner of Woodbridge once a week a little bit of magic takes place. I take my frazzled mind, fizzing with the ups and downs of the past week, and somehow – miraculously - manage to de-clutter it for one-and-a-half hours of blissful inner quietness.

Kundalini yoga, which centres on the

are mostly closed for the whole session, so primal energy believed to lie coiled in the no need to worry about making a base of the spine, is not an exercise class. spectacle of yourself. And the perfect As teacher Ana Wilkinson (pictured) points blend of hypnotic chanting, special out: “Its focus is connecting to and living breathing, meditation, yoga exercises and from your true self – a chance to see that deep relaxation is you are not the No experience is unexpectedly constant stream of soothing plus the your mind’s exhaustive required just a benefits remain narrative. working long after “These days many of willingness to join in the class is over. us are experiencing So gone are the days of reaching for the high levels of stress and finding it difficult corkscrew at wine o’clock on a Friday. to cope with the challenges of our day-toNowadays I’m more likely to be found day lives. Kundalini yoga is specifically cross-legged, eyes closed, deep in designed to give us a strong healthy meditation enjoying one of Ana’s weekly nervous system, mental clarity, wisdom, classes held in central Woodbridge. self control and spiritual strength, And the best thing about Kundalini yoga supporting us not only to face this is that anyone can do it – from littlies to pressure but to excel through it,” adds Ana, who also offers therapeutic massages pensioners. No experience is required just a willingness to join in and that allincluding a fabulously healing technique important open mind. called Breema.

For those of us lucky enough to have l For more details visit discovered this remarkable class, we www.bodybreathe.co.uk wouldn’t miss it for the world. Your eyes

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BUSINESS AS USUAL

Here’s our round-up of all the business news from around and about town

FREE HEARING ASSESSMENTS ON OFFER This month award winning audiologist Karen Finch and her team at The Hearing Care Centre are encouraging anyone struggling with their hearing to book in for a free hearing assessment.

Join them at their Woodbridge clinic (Framfield Medical Centre) for their open day events on either Wednesday 14th or Thursday 15th February (9am–5pm) and save yourself having to pay their normal consultation fee of £20.

In a relaxed atmosphere the team will test your hearing and over a cup of coffee map out and explain your results in detail, making any recommendations which may help improve your hearing. There is absolutely no obligation to make any purchase. l Appointments are essential and can be booked by calling The Hearing Care Centre on 01473 230330. Alternatively visit www.hearingcarecentre.co.uk for more details.

NEW NATURAL HEALTH TEAM ON MELTON ROAD The team at Albany Villa Clinic on the Melton Road have recently formed an integrated approach to natural health care. By bringing together their various fields of expertise, they’re enjoying the success of working alongside one another.

“We all aim to treat the person rather than the condition, and the cause rather than the symptom,” explains Ned Wombwell, principal and osteopath. “Every client is different, and we treat the individual by coordinating different therapies into a patient specific approach underpinned by holistic thinking.”

Ned started the clinic three years ago by offering classical and cranial osteopathy. Since then other practitioners have joined the team. Rehabilitation exercise instruction is available with Jamie Abbott for those who are ready to train and regain strength and flexibility. Sue Staziker and Izzy Ixer provide Yoga 1 to 1 to harmonise mind and body and rehabilitate movement. Pat Miller uses reflexology and massage to realign, relax, and release scars.

Virginia Gray uses kinesiology muscle response testing to isolate food intolerances and treat gutrelated problems. Sam Weller offers a combination of acupressure, Japanese acupuncture and cupping for a range of health problems. l If you’d like to know more or make an appointment, visit www.wosteopathy.com or call the team on 01394 382866

BIRTHDAY MAKEOVER From a two-week pop-up to a permanent successful wine shop, Smashing Wines has just celebrated its first birthday.

Run by Clement, Rebecca and Tom, the shop specialises in natural French wines. As Rebecca says: “We hadn’t done anything to the décor of the shop since we opened, so it was definitely time for a revamp and freshen up. Clement was desperate to get some new shelves made, to accommodate the ever-growing list of wines we’re stocking. We’ve also added stylish new lighting, better storage, and that all important lick of fresh paint.”

Fully refurbished and raring to go, the Smashing Wine team were delighted to reopen and show off their new look: “We’re very excited about heading into our second year, and our new and improved tasting station means there’s always a great range of wines available to sample, so be sure to pop in if you’re passing by.” l www.smashingwines.co.uk

PICTURE PERFECT At haart, branch manager Jo Shulver is a stickler when it comes to the photography used to market its properties. She says “As they say, a picture is worth a thousand words and this is certainly true when you’re selling a property.

“We’ve been fortunate that our chief executive, Paul Smith, has invested in putting his managers on creative photography training courses and equipping us with fantastic camera equipment.”

With a good eye, Jo knows the value of an interesting or creative shot. “Good photography is even more vital now houses are available to view online from literally anywhere in the world, so it’s important to get it right. I’ve dealt with too many customers who have been disappointed with the quality of images taken to market their homes. This then equates to lost viewings.”

Responsible for taking all property shots, Jo continues; “It’s not just about going along and taking a couple of snaps. It’s about room styling, looking for that more appealing angle, and even making the bed if you have to.”

Branch manager for six years, Jo returned to the role last May following her maternity leave. “The business has been revitalised since I’ve returned. With all that’s happening in and around town it’s an exciting time to be in the estate agency business.” l www.haart.co.uk

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Karen Meyers and her husband Alex decided to relocate to the UK after living in the USA for most of their professional careers. After sailing his yacht across the ‘pond’ Alex was in search of his perfect port, which he found in the form of the Tidemill at Woodbridge. After spending three years visiting their boat at the Tidemill on weekends from their home in Bury St Edmunds, the decision was made to up sticks and make Woodbridge their permanent base in August last year.

The move prompted Karen to develop her love of all things sewing, and launch Stitchworks which opened in Gobitt’s Yard last December.

Stitchworks offers tailoring and alterations for men and women, sewing classes and workshops for teens and tweens and has a gift shop featuring hand crafted gifts from local artists and designers.

But as Karen says, Living In ‌ Woodbridge played its part in getting Stitchworks off the ground. “I’d read an article about Maria Banks’ business coaching in Issue Eight just when I was beginning to set up my business. I had taken the start-up courses through Menta, which were great and very helpful, but was still feeling a little lost and nervous about all the decisions that were coming up. When I opened the magazine and found Maria, I knew she was who I was looking for, I truly feel that the article about her in the magazine was meant just for me! “Maria has helped me in so many ways. She took me right out of my comfort zone and introduced me to the local networking group through which I have met many lovely and helpful people. She encouraged me to identify my core values and taught me how to think about running the business.â€? l www.stitchworkswoodbridge.co.uk

SING SING SING It’s all go at Planet Music these days. With music lessons, its newly introduced pop parties and now, Planet Voices.

A fun informal choir, that meets on Saturdays between 1.30pm and 3.30pm, Planet Voices has been launched specifically for children aged between 9-16. Passionate about bringing children and music together Chris King says: “We wanted to create a fun, informal approach to singing where youngsters can meet, make new friends and gain confidence by performing at concerts and events. With a repertoire of pop, folk, musicals, gospel and jazz there’s something for everyone. “We’re also delighted that Planet Voices is directed by Ben Goble who’s a maestro at this, having been a member of King’s College Choir, The King’s Men and who is currently senior choral scholar at Chelmsford Cathedral.� l www.planet-music.co.uk

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A STITCH IN TIME

All that

jazz!

Piano star Cliff Weston still has the magic touch

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Top Left: Cliff loves an audience Left: The Astoria Players Above: Cliff with his daughter and granddaughters.

Below: Back in the day

musician who entertained Second World War troops in Italy and North Africa has found a new audience seven decades on – at Woodbridge Lodge care home.

Cliff Weston, who went on to have a stellar career as a big band musician playing the piano alongside such legends as jazz man for him he sat down at it and began to Johnny Dankworth, rues the fact that his play again. It was amazing how he could fingers “aren’t what they once were.” remember all the old tunes.”

However, the frail figure of someone However, she said, as someone used to who has just turned 95 is remarkably playing at big venues such as Leicester’s transformed when he sits perfectly old Palais de Danse, Cliff “loved an upright at the piano in the lounge of the audience” – hence his delight at being Kingsley Healthcare run home in Burkitt able to play for Inga, famous in her own Road, Woodbridge.

In later years, he became a regular guest right as a former Miss Sweden beauty Over the past year, since arriving at on a BBC Radio Leicester programme queen.

Woodbridge Lodge, Cliff has memorably devoted to music from the big band era.

After being called up to the entertained his fellow residents on a As interest in big bands began to Northamptonshire Regiment, Cliff number of occasions. dwindle her father had On Vera Lynn’s 100th birthday continued to play in smaller “It was amazing how he could remember last March, the corridors were groups and as a solo pianist. all the old tunes” Lynda Viccars filled with the familiar melodies “He used to play at private of the Dame’s wartime hits as parties, at some of the big Cliff effortlessly rattled off songs such as houses around Leicester, including at had served in Italy and North Africa, We’ll Meet Again and the White Cliffs of the home of Leicester and England entertaining his comrades with an Dover. goalkeeping legend, Gordon Banks,” she accordion in the absence of a piano.

And when fellow resident Inga says.

He recalled how he had been appointed Wheeler celebrated her 104th birthday Her father had also been a regular as the Colonel’s driver – a privilege last November, Cliff played the piano entertainer at masonic and Rotary Club reserved for someone who had the throughout her party. functions. important task of keeping up morale by Inevitably, Christmas provided a Lynda, who is proud that her father’s entertaining the troops. perfect occasion for Cliff to demonstrate gift has been passed on to her own Lynda says: “When Dad left the army his talents first honed as a seven-yearafter the war, he became a printer by trade daughter Jennifer, a grade eight musician, old when a piano teacher visited his adds: “Coming to Woodbridge Lodge and but music was always his second job. childhood home in Leicester. playing the piano again has really given “I remember him cycling home from Cliff moved to Woodbridge Lodge from Dad a new lease of life.” work with his cloth cap and bicycle clips Hinckley, in Leicestershire, to be closer to She added that his one regret was no and his hands covered in printer’s ink. the Alderton home of his daughter Lynda longer having a grand piano to play.

“He’d scrub up, hurriedly change and Viccars and also his son, Paul Weston, who then come downstairs transformed in his lives at Westhorpe near Stowmarket. l If you have a grand piano and wouldn’t dress suit and bow tie.”

Lynda says: “Dad had stopped playing mind letting Cliff tinkle the ivories, do She said her father played in bands the piano at home. But as soon as I let us know and we’ll put you in touch famous in the Midlands such as the brought my piano into Woodbridge Lodge with him.

Alhambra Players and Astoria Players.

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f a contemporary home in central Woodbridge with two parking spaces appeals, then the newly developed Bullride Mews may just be for you.

Marketed by Mortimers, the five luxury architect-designed three-tofive-bedroom homes are tucked away just behind the iconic Bullride building on New Street. As Linda Mortimer says: “With space such a premium in central Woodbridge, this really is a special development.”

The townhouses stand on the original footprint of the historic Bullride building, which was built in the 1880s by John Grout who ran a horse dealing business and owned the nearby Bull Inn. With the new properties ranging in size from 118 to 252 sq metres, attention to detail and quality finishing is evident throughout. Using a mix of reclaimed original materials, modern architectural elements such as external zinc cladding and show-stopping bespoke oak staircases, all five properties also feature oak doors throughout and oak flooring in the hallway. A 10-year building guarantee from developers, Foundation Properties, is also available on all five homes.

Each house features a family bathroom and varying en suite facilities: numbers two, three and four have one en suite; 1 Bullride Mews benefits from three;

and 5 Bullride Mews from two.

Underfloor heating on the ground floor, carpets, and stunning fitted kitchens complete with Bosch and Neff kitchen appliances, all come as standard.

“Attention to detail and quality finishing is evident throughout’” Immediately in front of the mews houses are private parking spaces (two per property) and a planted area with the remainder of the access road laid with shingle.

Andrew Frenzel, developer of the scheme, adds: “As you’d imagine this development is generating lots of interest. The combination of Bullride Mews’ location, parking and mix of sizes guarantees its appeal.”

Linda continues: “This is a very exciting new development, and we’re delighted to be working with Foundation Properties to bring it to market. For anyone interested in finding out more, or attending one of our planned open days, I’d urge you to get in touch and register your interest.” l For further information, either call Mortimers on 01394 386688 or visit www.mortimersestateagents.co.uk

From top: The five top-spec homes retain the historical integrity of the Bullride building; fully fitted kitchens come as standard; in addition to a family bathroom, each house has luxury en suites; a pitched roof slopes down the bank of houses, as shown on this illustration

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It’s Mothering Sunday on 11th March and if you’re stuck for what to buy you need look no further than Woodbridge …

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ums are often hard to buy for. “Oh don’t waste your money,” is the war cry of most selfless mothers across the nation but after all she’s done (and does) for you, it’s anything but a waste! Here we’ve put together some lovely gift ideas to suit all budgets.

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Mii Cosmetics Celestial Skin Shimmer in Rose Quartz, RRP £27.50 is almost too pretty to use. You can use the six pinky hues individually or combine with a big fluffy blusher brush for the prettiest pop of cheek colour. The iridescent texture gives good glow and leaves skin looking super-healthy. What more could you want from a product?

Mii Cosmetics is available at Becky Louise Beauty Clinic, Unit 20, Brightwell Barns, Ipswich Road IP10 0JB (www.beckylouise-beautyclinic.co.uk/ 01394 799 077).

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Perfume is very personal and often a risky gift, but not this one. If you haven’t already discovered Escentric Molecules Molecule 1 Eau de Toilette, £58 for 100ml, then it’s time you did. Consisting of an ingredient called Iso E Super, it creates a scent unique to its wearer. Add in some lime PRODUCT OF THE MONTH… I’ve got an obsession with candles and am the proud owner of a wick wardrobe that consists of Jo Malone, Bella Freud, Diptyque and most recently Vineyard Candles, £22.95 each. The chic green glass jars house 100% soya wax (meaning you don’t get that horrible black smog while they burn) and the most incredible scents. Especially for those who like a drink as they vary from Prosecco (fresh with grapefruit), Gin & Tonic (packed with juniper) to Merlot (rich in berries and spices).

Available at The Happiness Store, 6a The Thoroughfare, Woodbridge IP12 1AG (01394 548 815).

PSST! If you book before 12th March the Orange Blossom Clinic is offering early bird discounts on their pampering and healing treatments including a 45 minute blissful hot stone aromatherapy massage and a 50 minute relaxing and restorative reflexology session. Call the Sandy Lane Clinic in Woodbridge on 07970 843949

peel, green jasmine bud and musk and it leaves a fragrance you simply won’t be able to stop spritzing.

Available at Anna, 32 Church Street, Woodbridge IP12 1DH (www.shopatanna.co.uk/ 01394 383 452).

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The most luxurious shower gel I have ever tried, Ren’s Moroccan Rose Body Wash, £19, is so rich in rose oil it leaves your skin and bathroom heavenly scented. It also works wonders on your mood thanks to the de-stressing properties of the flower.

Available at Bathsheba Spa, 24 Church Street, Woodbridge IP12 1DH (www.bathshebaspa.co.uk/ 01394 388 813).

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It’s the perfect time of year to lock yourself away and indulge in a little R&R and it doesn’t get much more pampering than a back, neck and shoulder massage. Tension and stress are melted away with the use of a gentle massage technique and the most beautiful essential oils. And let’s face it, after a hectic Christmas and a crazy start to the year, this gift won’t disappoint. £29.50, available at Skin Deep, 79 The Thoroughfare, Woodbridge IP12 1AH (www.skindeepwoodbridge.co.uk/01394 384 505).

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There are gifts, and then there are gifts and the Dyson Hairdryer, £299, is up there as the crème de la crème. With three different speed settings, a heat range from 28º to 100º, a motor that spins 100,000 per minute and Supersonic negative ions to fight frizz, this dries hair quickly and leaves it super-smooth, soft and silky. This is the ultimate gift for anyone obsessed with their hair.

Available at Boots, 58 The Thoroughfare, Woodbridge IP12 1AL (boots.com). l Follow @alicemanning12 l If you would like your beauty clinic / product / treatment featured, email us at: info@livinginwoodbridge.co.uk.

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AT THE CINEMA

FILM MATTERS

THE RIVERSIDE KIDS’ CLUB

Movie critic Neil McGlone casts an expert eye over Woodbridge’s upcoming big screen attractions

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by a secret. A lyrical and poetic masterpiece from 1999.

There’s a great line-up of movies for the kids during February and March with Disney’s Frozen on 10th February, the first Toy Story film on 24th February, the classic The Wizard of Oz on 10th March and everybody’s favourite, The Goonies, on 24th March.

The club runs at 10.30am every other Saturday.

Tickets are £3 for a child, with one accompanying adult free. Additional accompanying adults, £3. www.theriverside.co.uk

A film with one of the most unusual titles may just wind up being, in my opinion, one of the best films you’ll see in 2018. British writer/director Martin McDonagh’s film stars Frances McDormand (hotly tipped to win the Best Actress Oscar for her performance), Woody Harrelson and Sam Rockwell in a tale of a mother who challenges the local police in a rather unorthodox manner to catch the culprit who murdered her daughter.

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DOG Local home owners… throw open their doors

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ABOUT TOWN “My name is Nora and no one knows if I’m six or seven, as I was rehomed by the RSPCA in Martlesham after being found locked in a barn. My mum and dad – Sarah and Steve – fell in love with me as soon as they clapped eyes on me. I’ve been with them for five years now and admit am spoilt rotten!

When they work, I stay with Steve’s parents. Other times I play with my partners in crime: Rosie, three, and baby Ruby.

I’m always the centre of attention. I love rolling in muddy puddles at Kingston Playing Field, followed by a nice sausage given to me by that kind fella who runs the Pavilion Cafe.

Mum says I‘ve got the loudest snore she’s ever heard but I like to think my natural charm and good looks help her and Dad to overlook that.”

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Sing your heart out

Get yourself IG ready Local home owners… throw open their doors Child free zones?… meet the couple with the Parent Pod! Is grey just so last year?… Jojo Humes Brown on colours

Wednesday, 28th February Old Jet, Rendlesham If the idea of getting yourself on Instagram appeals, but you’re not sure where to start, let Jemma Watts help. On her Instagram photography course, she will share top tips on composing great images to post, using available light and filters, as well as explaining all about getting your account up and running, using hashtags and keeping up with Instagram trends. www.oldjet.co.uk

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Thursday, 15th February Woodbridge Methodist Church If you love to sing, but joining a choir feels too daunting or like more commitment than you’re looking for, choir master Chris Rowbury has come up with the perfect solution. A singing safari which will build a new choir from scratch in just six weeks. Even better, there are no auditions, no sheet music and no solos.

Kicking off at 7.30pm, Chris teaches all songs by ear and says: “Come along and give it a go. The more, the merrier.” A one-off performance will then be staged on Saturday, 24th March. With a charge of £35 for all the workshops, the final rehearsal and performance, this is a fab chance to get your voice heard. www.chrisrowbury.com or call Chris on 01394 610 486.

Looking for a new interest, or something different to do? Here are some ideas to inspire you over the coming weeks What’s new pussycat?

Saturday, 17th February Ufford Park Hotel, Melton If you’re a fan of Tom Jones, then Ufford Park’s tribute evening to the Welsh crooner is a must.

The evening kicks off at 7pm and includes a delicious three course meal, the Tom Jones tribute show and a disco to follow. If your partner’s a fan, this is the perfect Valentine’s gift. Pre-booking essential and overnight stays available. www.uffordpark.co.uk/en/ events/forthcoming

Stargazing

Tuesday, 13th February/Tuesday, 13th March Orwell Observatory, Nacton If looking to the night skies is your thing, why not sign up to visit the Orwell Astronomical Society in Ipswich? The observatory is open to the public from 8pm, and visitors will be treated to a guided tour, as well as learning more about the astronomical instruments used in the past and now.

Weather conditions permitting, there will even be a chance to view the night sky with an expert on hand to explain what you’re seeing.

Visits must be pre-booked by emailing tour@oasi.org.uk and a minimum donation of £3 per visitor is requested to assist with the running costs of the observatory. www.oasi.org.uk ISSUE ONE… SUMMER 2016

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The magnificent seven head to the Tea Hut

Saturday, 31st March The Tea Hut, Woodbridge The place will be rocking when, for the first time, seven of town’s best DJs come together for The Big Sequel – a bigger, better, bolder version of Tony Moorcroft’s Marathon Festival. In addition to the DJs, there will be live music from Caswell, Sorrdes and Peter Hepworth.

With a licenced bar and fab food available, all funds raised are in aid of Alzheimer’s Research UK. For timings and more details, search for ‘Moorcroft Marathon’ on Facebook.

Festival fun

Saturday, 3rd March Orwell Hotel, Felixstowe A festival with a difference is the Festival of Fabric. Celebrating vintage fashion and sewing, this one-day event is bursting with inspiring lectures, workshops and traders.

Organised by the Felixstowe Sewing School, this is their third festival and brings together everything you will ever need if you love fabric, dressmaking and vintage fashion. Visit the website to book tickets (under 16s go free) and don’t forget to check out the lectures and workshops running throughout the day, which need to be booked in advance. www.festivaloffabric.co.uk

We take our hats off to the carers in Woodbridge!

Staff at Woodbridge Lodge have issued a declaration to carers looking after loved ones at home - if you care we care!

The residential care home in Burkitt Road, Woodbridge, has started to run a care café from 10.30am to noon on the last Thursday of every month.

The event is to provide carers with an opportunity to meet up with people in the same position and share their problems, swap ideas or perhaps simply enjoy a chat over coffee and cakes.

They can treat the occasion as a welcome break from caring or, equally, come along with the person for whom they are caring.

Woodbridge manager Paula Baker said she was proud to have pioneered an initiative which is now being rolled out by Kingsley Healthcare to its homes across the country.

She said: “This is our way of saying, ‘if you care, we care’.

“You might work as a carer, care for a family member or just help out your neighbour by doing their shopping for them once a week. We want to say thank you to you all.

“Of course, we would also love for anyone to drop in whether they are a carer or not. There is no charge for our coffee, tea and homemade cakes.”

We provide the following key services, Residential care

Dementia care

Respite care

Woodbridge Lodge No.5 Burkitt Road, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12 4JJ

Call us today on 01473-852782 or visit www.woodbridgelodge.care

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