Norwich LANES 04 – Winter 2014

Winter 2014

#04 of 04

EDITORS

Lauren Gregory

Jonty Young

Jade Heaviside

PHOTOGRAPHY

Studio Norwich

WRITERS

Alice Lee

Sam Harrons

WITH EXTRA SPECIAL THANKS TO

The Norwich BID Committee

Visit Norwich

HEART

DESIGN

Type Numbers

NORWICH LANES COMMITTEE

Lauren Gregory

Jonty Young

Jade Heaviside

James Wingfield

Ella Williams

Mike Loveday

Richard Parker

Paula Sanchez

Conor O’Brien

Rocio Pajuelo

Christian Motta

Duane Dibartolomeo

To submit content and for all enquiries please email: info@norwichlanes.co.uk

www.norwichlanes.co.uk

#norwichlanes

Christmas came early for the Norwich Lanes when we were announced as winners of this year’s Great British High Street Award. The surprise of that announcement (particularly as when the judges came to visit, there seemed to be a torrential downpour so it wasn’t exactly the most welcoming kind of morning!) meant plenty a cork was popped on the eve of the news.

As the fresh Winter frost gathers on the rooftops and our coffee shops keep up cosy, we look to the year that past’. New neighbours have become new friends bringing hope for the continuing vibrancy of our community. We rediscovered Jack Valentine back in February and enjoyed an even bigger Summer Fayre this year in July thanks to support from Norwich Business Improvement District (BID).

As we look to 2015 there are plans in place for greater collaboration with our members, more events and press activity to increase the number of tourists that visit our beloved Lanes. New doors are opening every day. From all of us in the Norwich Lanes we wish you all of our thanks for the year past and all of our best for the year to come…

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Norwich Arts Centre

The Book Hive

Sevenwolves

Carol Lake Studio at 91

Catfish

Frank ' s Bar

Fabulous Frames

Norwich Gift Emporium

Stiffkey Bathroom

Thorns

Ethika Roots

The Library

Swagger and Jacks

Soundclash

Flint

The Rock Collection

Finnie ’ s Juice Bar

The Birdcage

Louis ’ Deli Aurum

Moorish Falafel Bar

Lisa Angel

Philip Browne Menswear

Beaujangles

Norwich Gift Emporium

Scarlet

Strangers

The Granary Store Jarrolds

The Den

Little Red Roaster

Shears

Elements

WELCOME TO THE NORWICH LANES

GREAT BRITISH HIGH STREET OF THE YEAR

On November 7th 2014, it was announced by the Department for Communities and Local Government, that the Norwich Lanes had won the city category in the Great British High Street of the Year Awards. Here we take a look at how and why we won, what it means for the area and the city as a whole.

The story starts in September when our main sponsor, the Norwich Business Improvement District (BID), called the Norwich Lanes Association into a meeting to give us word of a new national high street competition and to tell us they would like to nominate the Lanes. A pot of tea later and some ticking of boxes, it was quickly decided to give it a go.

Following a successful nomination and taking a good look at the impressive opposition, it was decided the best way to get shortlisted for this prestigious award was to take our campaign to social media to influence the judges online. In true Lanes fashion, we took the #GBHighSt hashtag and made it our very own, all with a little help from our influential friends.

boutiques and smaller stores. Glasgow Style Mile is often referred to as a ‘Shoppers Paradise’ packed to the brim with the biggest brands, major retailers and independent boutiques. A high calibre of competition indeed.

Later that month the judges came and went after a stroll in the Lanes and a chat to a few of the shopkeepers on their way. Then on November 7th, we got the call. The Norwich Lanes had won the city category in the Great British High Street of the Year Awards! Cue the popping of corks.

So where does this leave the Norwich Lanes and the city as a whole? The award has brought in unprecedented media coverage both nationally and internationally and also once again, it helps Norwich to maintain its position as one of the top ten shopping destinations in the UK.

WHAT THE JUDGES SAID

The judges were impressed with the leadership exhibited by Norwich Lanes Association, describing them as a team of media savvy business leaders, who are working in partnership with traders and Norwich BID to develop a strong brand, organising a series of innovative events and marketing campaigns. The enthusiasm and passion of the volunteer ambassadors, prolific throughout the town, was another reason why the judges chose Norwich Lanes as the winner in this category.

The Lanes Association demonstrated real innovation is in the use of digital tools, one example being Droplet, a mobile payment service allowing people to buy goods using their smartphone – giving a much needed boost to small traders.

In early October it was announced that the Norwich Lanes had been shortlisted for an award alongside Park Street Bristol and the Glasgow Style Mile. Park Street Bristol is a traditional high street, with international brands sharing spaces with eclectic

All in all, a job well done. It just goes to prove what a bit of collaboration between a few small businesses can achieve. It also provides clear evidence, that there is life in the independent retailers yet. Taking on global brands, national chain stores and beating them at their own game.

Last but by no means least, we’d like to thank you all for your continual support and congratulate everyone in the Norwich Lanes. They say that variety is the spice of life and we have it by the bucket load.

The judges were also delighted to see how Norwich Lanes had adopted and promoted the #GBHighSt branding – demonstrating the real passion behind this entry.

Back In The Day

George Plunkett

(1913 –

2006) devoted most of his adult life photographing street scenes in Norwich, the ever-changing architecture and civic ceremonies.

As a tribute to George, we have chosen just a few of his wonderful images of the Norwich Lanes, which show the dramatic changes of life in the twentieth century.

Today, thousands of George’s photographs can be found on a website dedicated to his extraordinary work. For more information and to view other images, visit www.georgeplunkett.co.uk

Silver Jubilee, London St from Bank Plain 1935

Pottergate, 23 Morning Star 1938

Lower Goat Lane 1968

St Giles St, Hippodrome at night 1934

Coronation, St Benedict St 1937

SHOP ‘TIL YOU DROP

With a thriving shopping scene and over 300 independent retailers to boast, the Norwich Lanes have Christmas all wrapped up for you! From festive glamour (it is party season after all) to unique gifts, winter warmers to a hamper of deliciousness, there truly is something for everyone in the Lanes. Whether you’re looking for a gift or a little treat for yourself, over the next 7 pages we present to you a few of the things on our Christmas list this year…

STYD// NYE BABY!

01. Unreal Fur My Fur Lady Coat, £259 Jarrold www.jarrold.co.uk

02. L arge Silver Poinsettia Hair Flower, £15 Lady Luck’s Boutique www.ladylucksboutique.com

03. Tom Ford Crimson Noir Lipstick, £37 Jarrold www.jarrold.co.uk

04. Vivienne Westwood Mini Bas Relief Earrings, £70 Catfish www.catfishwomen.com

05. Ted Baker Warsop Sequined Pencil Skirt, £139 Jarrold www.jarrold.co.uk

06. Vivienne Westwood Divina Clutch, £195 Catfish www.catfishwomen.co.uk

07. Black Patent ‘Sass’ D’Orsay Shoes, £60 Lady Luck’s Boutique www.ladylucksboutique.com

08. Jo Malone Dark Amber & Ginger Lily Cologne 100ml, £100 Jarrold www.jarrold.co.uk

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STYD// WINTER LUXE

01. Tommy Hillfiger Yva Cocoon, £355 Jarrold

www.jarrold.co.uk

02. Diesel Livier Super Skinny Jeans, £130 Catfish

www.catfishwomen.co.uk

03. Benefit Feelin’ Dandy ‘Perk me up… Lip & Cheek Beauty Kit, £25.50 Jarrold

www.jarrold.co.uk

04. White L eaf Faux Fur Collar, £20 Catfish

www.catfishwomen.co.uk

05. L eather Trollbead Bracelet, £25 Aurum Jewellers

www.aurumdesign.co.uk

06. Nica Vivian Bowler Bag, £59 Jarrold

www.jarrold.co.uk

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STYD// FIX UP, LOOK SHARP

01. Tommy Hillfiger Cuypers Jacket, £325 Jarrold www.jarrold.co.uk

02. Classic Orb Wallet Nero Vivienne Westwood, £105 Philip Browne www.philipbrownemenswear.co.uk

03. Sunspel Navy Chino, £135 Philip Browne www.philipbrownemenswear.co.uk

04. Tommy Hilfiger Ivy Shirt, £75 Jarrold www.jarrold.co.uk

05. Norse Projects Bjarki Socks, £15 Dogfish www.dogfishmen.co.uk

05. Grenson Sid Brogue Shoe, £210 Philip Browne www.philipbrownemenswear.co.uk

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01. Raised By Wolves Red Beanie, £18.50 Main Source www.main-source.co.uk

02. Universal Works Classic Check Shirt, £105 Sevenwolves www.sevenwolves.co.uk

03. Pointer Surfer Rosa Shoes, £110 Sevenwolves www.sevenwolves.co.uk

04. Dents Plaited Tan Leather Belt, £30 Philip Browne www.philipbrownemenswear.co.uk

05. L acoste Live Pixel Crew Knit, £95 Philp Browne www.philipbrownemenswear.co.uk

06. Gant Twill Shirt, £95 Jarrold www.jarrold.co.uk

07. Carharrt Contrast Pocket T-Shirt, £35 Dogfish www.dogfishmen.co.uk

08. Norse Projects Aros Rough Wool Pant, £145 Sevenwolves www.sevenwolves.co.uk

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STYD// GIFTS FOR HER

01. Wild Rose Beauty Balm, £37 Neal’s Yard Remedies www.nealsyardremedies.com

02. Flint Gift Card, from £10 Flint Hair www.flinthair.co.uk

03. Storm Watches, from £54 Fourth Avenue Jewellery www.fourthavenue.co.uk

04. KamaSutra Massage Oils £20 each

Sinsins Boutique of Love www.sinsins.com

05. Barbour Red Lady Jane Gloves, £40 Catfish www.catfishwomen.com

06. Esprit Feel Striking Suspender Belt, £17 Jarrold www.jarrold.co.uk

07. Molton Brown Bath & Body Treasure Collection, £42 Jarrold www.jarrold.co.uk

08. House of Jo Malone, £125 Jarrold www.jarrold.co.uk

09. Jo Malone Christmas Cracker, £32 Jarrold www.jarrold.co.uk

10. Ayten Gasson Classic Babydoll £78 Proudlock and Harry www.proudlockandharry.co.uk

11. Ayten Gasson Classic Knicker £42 Proudlock and Harry www.proudlockandharry.co.uk

12. Santacana Bow Gloves, £30 Walkers of Pottergate www.walkersofpottergate.com

13. Exclusive Designer Scarf, free with any 2 label.m products Hairsmiths www.hairsmiths.co.uk

14. Clinique Gloss and Go Kisses Set, £22 Jarrold www.jarrold.co.uk

15. Orelia Wishbone Necklace, £15 Lisa Angel www.lisaangel.co.uk

16. Solid Oil Moisturiser, £12-£15 Palm & Sole www.palm-and-sole.com

17. label.m Designer Minis From £3.95 Hairsmiths www.hairsmiths.co.uk

18. Molton Brown Orange & Bergamot Festive Shower Gel Bauble, £10 Jarrold www.jarrold.co.uk

18. Winter Bamboo Socks £4.40 or 3 pairs for £12 Ethika Emporium www.ethika.co.uk

www.bramblesgifts.co.uk

*STYLIST RECOMMENDS

“This winter, we recommend that you treat your hair to a little professional product love, and with out range of label.m minis, you don’t have to break the bank to so. With prices from £3.95 you can give them a whirl, then once you fall in love with them, purchase the grand sizes!”

– Deb Dominic, Hairsmiths

20. Catseye London Pug Love Oval Bag, £9.00 Brambles

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STYD// GIFTS FOR HIM

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01. The Gift of Relaxation, from £45 The Orange Grove Clinic www.theorangegrove clinic.co.uk

02. Caledonia Wash Bag, £25 Jarrold www.jarrold.co.uk

03. Nike Free Flyknit Chukka Shoe, £130 Dogfish www.dogfishmen.co.uk

04. L oake Shoe Care Kit, £30 Sevenwolves www.sevenwolves.co.uk

05. Anderson’s Woven Textile Belt, £69 Sevenwolves

13. Tall, Dark & Handsome: Luxuriously Rich Dark Chocolate, £2.50 Jarrold The Deli

14. Swagger & Jacks Shaping Wax, £2.95 Swagger & Jacks

07. LNorse Projects Beanie, £40 Sevenwolves

08. Norse Projects gloves, £80 Sevenwolves www.sevenwolves.co.uk

09. Molton Brown Winter Wash Gift Set, £45 Jarrold

08. Duchamp Socks, £17 a pair Jarrold www.jarrold.co.uk

10. Ultimate Beard & Moustache Set, £35 Swagger & Jacks www.menshairnorwich.co.uk

12. Molton Brown Black Peppercorn Festive Shower Gel Bauble, £10 Jarrold

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STYD// FOR THE HOME

01. Paper-Cut Shades and Silver Birch Bases, from £55 Otherspacedesign www.otherspacedesign.com

02. Pick-a-lily Bouquets from £25 www.pickalilyflowers.co.uk

03. Jo Malone Pine & Eucalytpus Home Candle, £40 Jarrold www.jarrold.co.uk

04. Blue Botch Bee Cushion, £60 Jane Richards Interiors www.janerichards.co.uk

05. L ocal Art Prints, from £99 Fabulous Frames www.fabulous-frames.co.uk

06. Carbis Bay Emerald Cushion, £40 The Giggly Goat www.thegigglygoat.co.uk

07. Jansen My Mug, from £7.95 The Granary www.jarrold.co.uk

08. Jansen My Yellow Teapot, £47.50 The Granary www.jarrold.co.uk

STYD// FOOD & DRINK

For

Coffee Lovers –

A trip to Strangers Coffee House

Barista Recommends

“My festive coffee picks would be the Aricha Natural Process Ethiopian Yirgacheffe or the Rocko Mountain Reserve. Once the coffee beans are picked, they are left to dry in the sun with the fruit still attached. This gives a far fruitier flavour than most washed coffees. With notes of red fruit, hints of blueberry and rich chocolate laced with alcohol, these are perfect Christmas blends.”

– Alex Sergeant, Strangers Coffee House.

The Coffee Beans Alex recommends are £8.50 for 250g.

Jarrold – The Deli

For anyone that has visited The Deli at Jarrold, you would agree that it’s a treasure trove of delicious delights. Here we highlight some of our must haves for the festive period, whether it’s for gift giving or a little treat for yourself.

Just mix 1 part syrup with 8 parts wine, (adding more or less to taste), gently heat allowing the amazing spicy aroma to infuse the air and let the party begin!

Strangers Coffee House For Coffee Lovers

01. Aerobie Aeropress, £28

02. Clever Dripper, £22

Gift Vouchers available from £5

Jarrold – The Deli

A treasure trove of delicious delights

03. Fantastico Pannettone Tradizionale, £15

04. Jarrold Christmas Hampers from £25

05. Candis Bramley Apple with Norfolk Ale Chutney, £4.00

06. Warner Edwards, Victoria’s Rhubarb Gin, 70cl, £33

07. Mulled Wine Syrup, £5

08. Slamseys Gin, Prices, from £17

09. Makers & Merchants Condiments, from £3.50

10. Hello Sailor Sea Salt Chocolate, £2.50

The Best of Rest

11. Grain Brewery Ale Gift Set, £9 The Plough www.grainbrewery.co.uk

12. Ballantine’s Christmas Reserve, £34 The Whisky Shop www.whiskyshop.co.uk

13. Chocolate and Love Organic Mint Chocolate, £2.99 Ethika Emporium www.ethika.co.uk

14. Retro Sweets and Hampers Sweetie Todds

15. TeaPigs Organic Match, £25 U and Your Skin www.uandyourskin.co.uk

norfolk at the Pictures

Did you know that there used to be more than one cinema in the Norwich Lanes area?

In fact in Norwich alone, there have been over a dozen cinema venues since the invention of Moving Pictures in the 1890s.

Cinema City’s education charity Cinema Plus are busy researching the history of these buildings and the Norfolk people who worked in and visited them for a Heritage Lottery Funded project called Norfolk at the Pictures.

The project is part of a new development at Cinema City to create an education space and exhibition area (The Screen Heritage Centre), where visitors will be able to learn about and enjoy their local cinema history and heritage. The Centre will display some of the best photographs and stories from those that are currently being collected. The project will also be creating a map of cinema sites in Great Yarmouth and Norwich so you can visit some of the sites of these buildings yourself.

Anyone can get involved in the project by submitting their own memories of the buildings or the films they watched in them or by donating programmes, posters and photographs. The best pictures and stories will be featured in a magazine, documentary film and the Screen Heritage Centre at the end of the project. There are also a series of special screening events at Cinema City celebrating innovative and memorable films from the last century of cinema-going. Look out for these in the Cinema City brochure.

Cinema City

St Andrews Street, 1978

Cinema City is a thriving cultural cinema venue within a beautiful and historic medieval hall. Alongside showing films the cinema also runs education projects, school events and has a successful restaurant/bar attached. Films have been shown here since its restoration aided by the Colman Family in the late 1920s. Cinema City was established in 1978 as a Regional Film Theatre, part of a government initiative to expand the work of the National Film Theatre in London (originally the B.F.I. Southbank)

Theatre De Luxe

St Andrew’s Broad Street, circa 1910

1910 saw the arrival of the Theatre De Luxe (Pronounced locally as the Theatre-de-loo!) to St. Andrews Street, established by Electric Theatres, this was the first purpose-built cinema building, and it also brought with it the practice of saying “cinema”, rather than “cinematograph”. After its initial success, it was expanded in 1920 to accommodate the growing cinema audiences

in the city. The last to convert to talking films in 1931, it was however the first to screen 3 dimensional films. Cinema screenings stopped around 1957, and the building was demolished in 1970.

The Hippodrome

St Giles, 1903-1960

This cinema and theatre was officially opened in 1903 as the Grand Opera House before changing its name to ‘The Hippodrome’ several years later. Located in St Giles, it initially showed live performances. The Hippodrome officially opened as a picture-house in 1930 and functioned as a cinema for the next seven years until it stopped screening films and reverted to putting on stage shows. It became a cinema once again in the late 1950s but this was short-lived, and it closed in 1960 and was demolished.

www.norfolkatthepictures.org.uk

There’s been an abundance of activity bubbling behind the scenes at SHhhh. With moving into a new studio space, a new collection due to launch and exciting collaborations in the works we are set to surf into 2015 on a positive vibe!

Unit 15 / SHhhh x Kinsu Bags

We recently moved into a new shared studio space ’Unit 15’ where we now work alongside a stimulating cluster of creative talent. Moving here has been a real game changer for us and has presented a new perspective and a more productive workflow. Although our practises and products are contrasting, that simple itch to create and progress bonds us together. Unit 15 houses ourselves, artist Harry Newman (@Nukof), artist Anmar Mirza, photographer Emily Jane Morgan and Kiran Harper founder / designer at Kinsu. Over the past few weeks we have been working on a collaborative duffle bag with Kinsu. After undergoing vast fabric research and testing we decided to make the bags from a high performance waxed British cotton. Each bag will be hand made right here in Norwich and these will be available to buy early next year via both www.shhhh.co.uk and www.kinsu.co.uk

THE WINGMAN NORWICH

Our friend, Ninnie Lear, recently launched The Wingman– Norwich’s finest crispy succulent chicken wings; twice cooked, coated with the ‘Wingman’ Korean sweet, spicy sauce, topped with chilli and spring onions. Their debut pop up event was huge success. Ninnie and his team smashed it! Look out for more wingman wonders at the birdcage New Years Eve party. Get in fast as the last batch sold out! www.facebook.com/

Thewingmannorwich

New Collection / “New Yarns For a New Year”

We’re always looking for ways to develop our products so we can bring you unique items that look good, wash well, and last longer. In a world filled with consumerism in which so much of the product is designed to break and be replaced, we believe its important to challenge this and not become a contributor to these inconsiderate wasteful ways. Our new collection is better cut, pre-washed and made with a heavier cotton built for longevity. We’ll be introducing our new range of bamboo/cotton blend t-shirts and a range of premium organic cotton t-shirts that have a much softer feel and minimal design. Let us introduce you to the new line up:

Bamboo

As well as being a great material for construction, medicine and many other uses (found a bamboo bong at a bamboo river house in Thailand once) it’s also a great sustainable textile. Fast-growing with no need for pesticides or fertilisers and with environmental credentials far outweighing cotton we believe Bamboo to be quite simply, very dope.

It feels soft as silk and benefits from kind-to-skin properties. Perfect for those with sensitive skin, it

EVENTS

SHHHH COLLECTION LAUNCH PARTY

@ Birdcage

Saturday 20th December

keeps you warm in the cold and cool in the sun. Not only this but bacteria doesn’t live well in this fabric. So it doesn’t hold odour even after several days, unlike synthetic fabrics and cotton. The unique properties of bamboo clothing make it perfect for an incredibly wide range of activities, great for the gym, skating etc.

Organic Fair Trade Cotton

We have been using organic cotton and fair trade garments for many years so this is nothing new. However this season welcomes a whole new quality of t-shirt. Our new organic t-shirt range have been put through an enzyme wash treatment for a super soft finish.

Recycled

This collection also welcomes our new recycled polyester t-shirts. They are made from 50% organic cotton / 50% recycled post consumer polyester. In a nutshell…turning plastic bottles into something you can wear.

SHhhh is an exhibition on garments and these are our new canvasses for the art. The collection will be hitting the Dogfish shelves on Saturday 20th December.

Collection Launch / Party

To celebrate the launch of our new collection we are hosting a pop up shop and Christmas party at the Birdcage on Saturday 20th December. As well as showing the new collection we thought it would be a nice opportunity to showcase and sell the work of our friends and creatives that have collaborated with us other the years. So alongside the clothing expect to see art, prints, zines and other artisan items from a diverse cluster of local creatives. A perfect chance to pick up unique gifts and last minute stocking fillers.

The shop opens at 11am and closes at 7pm. Following this will be the SHhhh Christmas party and the collective DJ’s will be digging out the grooves for a festive boogie ‘til midnight.

@ Birdcage on Saturday 20th December. 7pm ‘til 12am. Free entry all night.

Shop 11am ‘til 7pm / Christmas Party 7pm ‘til 12am – Free entry

TROPICO CHRISTMAS SPECIAL

The season to be merry is upon us and the Tropico crew are throwing their very own festive party to celebrate – like your work Christmas meal but with more melon, more

dancing and much better. December is a time for giving so expect to be provided with a whole evening of the finest Yuletide party vibes, forward thinking dance moves, and a warming sense of togetherness. Merry Tropsmas. @ Hideout

Saturday 27th December 10pm ‘til 3am – £5

TROPICO 3rd BIRTHDAY

@ Hideout

Friday 30th January 2015 10pm ‘til 3am – £5

DECK THE HALLS

2014 has seen for the first time a consistent run of exhibitions at THE BIRDCAGE. The pub has two designated areas for art; the corridor known as The Bridge which changes monthly and the events space known as The Ballroom where the walls are the canvas.

Working directly with artists, either commissioning new work specific to the space or presenting existing work, the priority is to expand the public reach of emerging talent. Being at the very heart of the Norwich Lanes enables us to continuously provide opportunities for artists and collectives to be visible.

To conclude the year they invited all the artists who have exhibited at The Bridge & The Ballroom in 2014 to produce festive-themed pieces, which you can see here. In addition these works have been made in to a set of 12 Christmas cards which are available to purchase from the bar at The Birdcage. All profits made from sales will be donated to The Big C: Norfolk’s Cancer Charity via the fundraising of one courageous lady Oa Mackdonald. Like many others she is on a tough journey but despite that still has the strength to support others. A true inspiration.

01. MaBirdcage BUMS: Peter Offord; www.peteroffordart.co.uk

02. Jus tina Gervyte; www.justajusta.tumblr.com

03. Ajuanne Payne; www.ajuanne.tumblr.com

04. Norwich Dandies: Christina Violet Sabberton; www.chrissyviolet.blogspot.co.uk

05. Henry Boon; www.hbillustration.4ormat.com

06. Julia De vonshire; www.juliadevonshire.co.uk

07. Charlie Jabbo Cramp ton; charliecrampton@hotmail.com

08. Lucy Ducker; www.lucyducker.com

09. A dam Laurence Hedley; www.adamlhedley.com

10. Sam Avery; www.drugstoreskateboarding.com

11. Ben Harding; www.darkenyourroom.tumblr.com

12. Boxhead x Moosey Art; www.boxheadbox.com; www.mooseyart.co.uk

The Bridge is curated by Alice Lee. For more information about Alice and her other projects please visit www.parallelpoint.co.uk

The Ballroom is curated with Frazer Bailey of Moosey Art; www.mooseyart.co.uk

Read More

There is no better resolution you can make for the new year than to read more. Be it to yourself, to your family or to simply get the recipe for creating something scrumptious in the kitchen… The Bookhive have comprised a list of must-haves from 2014, to inspire your literary new year.

The Book Hive 53 London Street, Norwich, England, NR2 1HL Tel: 01603 219 268

www.thebookhive.co.uk

Never Trust a Skinny Italian

The Man with the Compound Eyes WU MING-YI

Ariadne’s Thread: In Memory of W.G. Sebald PHILIPPA COMBER

Plenty More YOTAM OTTOLENGHI

The Letter for the King TONKE DRAGT

Amnesia PETER CAREY

Men Explain Things to Me REBECCA SOLNIT

Mexico: The Cookbook MARGARITA CARRILLO ARRONTE

The Beast of Monsieur Racine TOMI UNGERER

Colorless Tsukuru Tazaki and His Years of Pilgrimage HARUKI MURAKAMI

Kansas City Lightning: The Rise and Times of Charlie Parker STANLEY CROUCH

Chef MASSIMO BOTTURA

Sam & Dave Dig a Hole MAC BARNETT AND JON KLASSEN

COOKERY

CHILDRENS

Joe McLean

The Norwich Lanes have always been a hot spot for bright, young emerging artists that seriously add uniqueness to traditional fields. Joe McLean is certainly no different.

Living and working in Norwich, Joe’s illustrations emulate aspects of traditional printing along with a high regard for vibrant colour combinations, textures and portraying the day-to-day experiences of life in a city. www.joe-mclean.co.uk

NYE 2014

EVENTS 2015

Belle & Sebastian

OPEN

Friday 8th May 2015

Honey & The Bear

The Bicycle Shop

21st January 2015

Dirty Rotten Disco Club

The Birdcage

See in 2015 in style with those damn fine folk at The Birdcage. As always, they know how to party so expect all things DISCO including glitter, hot pants, killer dance moves, sounds from the Dirty Rotten Disco Club and cocktails aplenty!

www.thebirdcagenorwich.co.uk

It’s a Vegas NYE, Baby!

OPEN

This NYE, The Plugg Events are bringing you a Vegas spectacular at their home of Open. Packed full of Musical Roulette, Downtown Underground Vibes, kitsch action in The Chapel of Love and a full packed Prosecco On Ice Bar, anything goes here. Tickets start at £15 with VIP tickets at £40 including a goody bag from those guys at Dogfish and Sevenwolves. www.open247.org.uk

The Ironhouse

The Iron House have a very special New Year’s Eve 2014 planned for you. They’ve teamed up with the talented Flatfoot Trio to bring you an evening full of delicious food, a wonderful atmosphere and great music. 7 courses of fine food served in a delightful atmosphere all for £69.50 per person.

Early booking is essential. Call 01603 763 388 or contact@theironhouse.co.uk

Belle & Sebastian have re-invented the pop festival; they signed to a tiny independent label but still beat Steps to a BRIT, before sweeping into the Top 40, then the Top 20. Now they’re coming to the Norwich Lanes to play OPEN and present their 9th studio album, ‘Girls in Peacetime Want to Dance’ which blends electro-glide, baroque balladry and giantsized Europop hooks. Unique, unpredictable and fiercely loved, tickets for this gig are in high demand.

www.open247.org.uk

Part of the lively, local music scene, The Bicycle Shop is well renowned for its small and intimate gigs. Our pick for January brings Suffolk songwriters Jon Hart and Lucy Sampson to the stage with soaring harmonies, sparkling melodies and the promise to leave the audience not disappointed. Tickets £5.

www..thebicycleshopcafe.com

Black Out Tuesday

The Plough

Every Tuesday

Blackout Tuesday takes you back to days gone by. The electricity at the Plough is pulled at the plug and the evening is spent with only candles for lighting and a roaring log fire. Grain Brewery ales, premium lagers & only the finest of spirits await.

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Big Scream!

Cinema City

Every Thursday

Goldenvoice presents Rae Morris

Norwich Arts Centre

Monday 16th February 2015

The incomparable and supremely talented Rae Morris comes to the NAC with her hugely anticipated forthcoming debut album Unguarded, released 26th January. This is a debut that is set to have critics falling over themselves at the start of 2015.

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The Big Scream Club at Cinema City screen films exclusively for parents and guardians with babies under one year old. With no need to find a babysitter or worry about causing a disturbance when you wish to catch up on the movies, you wcan enjoy the latest releases from their regular programme in a safe and comfortable environment.

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Although we are rather biased, we can’t think of anywhere in Norwich we’d rather spend New Year’s Eve. From wining and dining, to cocktails and cabaret and a little bit of Vegas there’s something to suit all tastes in the Norwich Lanes.

Lanes B&B Makes The Telegraph

It was great news for 38 St Giles in November as the Telegraph deemed the Boutique B&B as one of the four best hotels for Christmas shopping in the UK. Praised for being ‘friendly and well run’, the Telegraph highlighted the location of the guesthouse with its closeness to 10 different Christmas markets, the independent department store Jarrold and ‘medieval lanes for independent shops’. Not only that, 38 St Giles are celebrating being one of the few B&Bs listed in the Michelin Guide 2015.

Norwich Art Studios

With over 30 spaces for a diverse range of artists and media creative, Norwich Art Studios creates a hub of creativity along with an overwhelming sense of community. Be part of this exciting movement in the heart of the city centre.

Studio spaces are available from £25 per week. Email norwichartstudios@gmail.com

Droplet

In 2014, payments in the Norwich Lanes went mobile! The Droplet app allows you to pay for your goods and services using your smartphone and it was the most downloaded app in the city this year.

If you’ve yet to download it, here’s £3 on us to get you started! Simply download the app, top-up using the code NORWICHLANES and then you’re good to go and spend in your favourite Norwich Lanes shop, café or bar.

Recently returned to her hometown, stylist Sophie Rees presents Finch, a contemporary, directional womenswear space in the creative quarter of Norwich. Finch will be bringing a carefully curated selection of contemporary, minimal designers from across the world with SS15 collections from Peter Jensen, Livia Arena and Kara Liou. With the option of appointments for personal styling, picking up your online orders and tailor made pieces made just for you, Finch is the next step in women’s shopping for Norwich.

Model Search

Could you be our next face of fashion? We’re running a competition in conjunction with Studio Norwich and Finch to find some fresh new faces to represent fashion in the Norwich Lanes and to feature in our next edition. If you think you have what it takes, email info@studionorwich.com with your stats and two photos that best represent you. Both male and female entries welcome.

Norwich Arts Centre: Britain’s Best Small Venue

Huge congratulations go to the Norwich Arts Centre as they were crowned Britain’s Best Small Venue 2014 by NME.

The 290 capacity venue, situated in a renovated church in the Norwich Lanes, beat competition from 10 other venues on the shortlist for this year’s award. Speaking to NME about the venue’s victory, venue director Pasco-Q Kevlin said: “As a venue it’s something that the city loves. Artists love it too, because it’s intimate. The stage is almost half the floor space, so it’s a real upfront experience for an audience and for a band. It’s a bit belt-and-braces, but it’s special”.

Hoskins Hair

Say hello to Hoskins Hair, now open on St Giles Street. A destination for the creative community, where individualism flourishes and independents thrive, Hoskins fits right in as a concept salon, opened by Jamie Hoskins, an established London stylist.

For more information and bookings, please visit www.hoskinshair.co.uk

Studio Norwich

Launched in November 2014 by Jade Heaviside, Studio Norwich is a brand new creative photography studio located in the heart of the Norwich Lanes. Not only are there two beautiful studio spaces available to hire, Studio Norwich also offer equipment hire and content creation.

Finch