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there’s no better time to show the special someone in your life that you love them. It doesn’t have to be all about showering them with gifts, just a simple card can make all the difference. Different couples have different ideas about what to do to celebrate their romance. One cupid’s trash is another cupid’s treasure. The big question is: do you stay in or go out? This month we look at both sides of the coin and give you suggestions on what to do and where to go, whether you’re coupled up or flying solo. Also this month we look at some great wedding venues around the area - you never know that romantic dinner might just lead to a ring! Add to this the usual mix of what’s on, great food ideas and recipes, movies of the month and some fantastic book suggestions you will have lots to entertain you during your coffee break this month... maybe you’ll have to pop the kettle back on as it might take two cups!

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The Red Shoes THE DOUBLE Olivier award-winning production returns to Norwich after dazzling audiences across the UK and USA. An adaptation of the achingly beautiful 1948 film and the Hans Christian Anderson fairytale, The Red Shoes tells the tale of one girl’s dream to be the greatest dancer in the world. Set to the music of golden-age Hollywood composer Bernard Herrmann, book tickets for this highly-anticipated show’s return while you still can. 18-22 Feb, Theatre Royal Norwich www.theatreroyalnorwich.co.uk

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Sheringham Viking Festival

8-23 Feb, The Forum, Norwich FREE CREATIVE activities for everyone. Just turn up and have a go! The Norfolk Makers’ Festival, at The Forum, is free to enter and the exhibitions, demonstrations and hands-on activities are also free of charge. The Festival is your chance to have a go at weaving, printing, painting, knitting, sketching, crochet, crafting, spinning, sculpting, embroidery and much, much more. Plus, workshops, talks and fringe events will be taking place around the county. A great way to discover something new and brighten up a dull February. www.norfolkmakersfestival.co.uk

Iceland Symphony Orchestra 9 February, Theatre Royal Norwich

LOOKING FOR something a bit different to do with the kids during half term? Sheringham has you covered with its wonderfully dramatic and quirky Viking Festival. Now in its seventh year, this week-long programme of Viking inspired, family friendly events reaches its climax on the 22nd, with beach battles, a torchlit procession and the burning of a Viking boat on the beach below The Leas. www.facebook.com/SheringhamCarnival

DESCRIBED AS one of the most virtuosic orchestras performing on the international scene today, the Iceland Symphony Orchestra made its debut at the BBC Proms five years ago. Now, on their first full tour of the UK, they will be conducted by the popular French conductor, Yan Pascal Tortelier, who for many years was artistic director of the BBC Philharmonic. Solo pianists

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15-22 February, Sheringham

Jean-Efflam Bavouzet and Yeol Eum Son will accompany. The orchestra opens with a suite drawn from Bizet’s incidental music for L’Arlésienne and explores Ravel’s Left Hand Piano Concerto before closing with that most popular of all ballet scores, Prokofiev’s Romeo & Juliet. If you want a sophisticated pre-Valentine’s date night, this should be just the ticket. www.theatreroyalnorwich.co.uk

21 Feb, The Playhouse

A MUSICAL celebration of the legendary 50-year career of Sir Elton John, performed by Joel Buckingham. Expect all the hits and of course, a healthy dose of outrageous outfits and garish glasses. www.norwichplayhouse.co.uk

Booze & Brushes Valentine’s Special

6 February, The Apex, Bury St Edmunds SPECIALLY CURATED for couples, enjoy a fun night of painting during this step-by-step class. Work as a team to create a masterpiece – you will mix paint to share but each have a separate canvas to work on, which will ultimately make a whole piece of art. Aprons and all materials provided (excluding alcohol). Purchase drinks at the Apex Bar. Suitable for ages 16+. www.theapex.co.uk

Only The Brave

29 March, Elveden Estate, Thetford Forest IF GETTING FIT is one of your resolutions for 2020, what better motivation to train than the knowledge that you’ve got a charity race coming up? Now in its fifth year, the Only The Brave Challenge raises funds for the East Anglian Air Ambulance. Last year’s event saw more than 1,500 people taking part. Choose between a six or ten mile course with plenty of obstacles and yep, you guessed it, lots of mud! Go on, grab your trainers and sign up for this very worthy cause. eaaa.org.uk/get-involved/events/only-the-brave

Levellers

12-13 Feb, The Apex, Bury St Edmunds BRIGHTON FOLK-ROCK band Levellers are back in 2020 with a new studio album and tour. The band released their first EP back in 1989 and were considered the most popular indie band in Britain throughout the 90s. www.theapex.co.uk

Les Misérables 4 March - 4 April, Theatre Royal Norwich CAMERON MACKINTOSH’S acclaimed production of Boublil and Schönberg’s musical heads to Norwich. This brilliant new staging has taken the world by storm and has been hailed “Les Mis for the 21st

Century”. Seen by over 120 million people worldwide in 52 countries and in 22 languages, Les Misérables is undisputedly one of the world’s most popular musicals. Storm the barricades for a ticket! www.theatreroyalnorwich.co.uk

Gentleman’s Dub Club

14 Feb, The Waterfront, Norwich STALWARTS OF the UK dub/ska/ reggae music scene, these festival favourites will have your toes tapping and your hips swaying for a Valentine’s Day date with a difference. www.ueaticketbookings.co.uk

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10 May, Potters Resort SCOTTISH SINGER and songwriting legend Lulu is back at Potters to make us all ‘Shout!’ with a showstopping selection of her greatest hits. www.pottersholidays.com

Valentine’s Workshop 10 Feb, Vancouver Quarter Shopping Centre, King’s Lynn

A SPECIAL workshop celebrating Valentine’s Day. In this free, drop in session, children will have the opportunity to make something special for a loved one ahead of the big day. www.vancouverquarter.com

Bon Jovi Experience 15 Feb, Spa Pavillion, Felixstowe

ENDORSED BY Bon Jovi himself, this official tribute band have performed to sell-out crowds across the world, even sharing a stage with the actual band. Front man Tony Pearce’s striking resemblance to the real lead singer only adds to the authentic experience. www.thelittleboxo�ice.com/spapavilion

10-15 Feb, Cambridge Corn Exchange

JOE MCFADDEN, winner of Strictly Come Dancing, stars in this brand new stage production of the heartwarming cult classic. Promising more glitter than ever before, a dazzling array of costumes and non-stop dance-floor classics including It’s Raining Men and I Will Survive, this hilarious story of sassiness and acceptance is not to be missed. www.cambridgelive.org.uk

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Jasper Carrott & Alistair McGowan 8 March, Potters Resort

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20 March, Norwich Playhouse WHAT IF Romeo and Juliet didn’t die in a tragic misunderstanding, but grew up and lived happily ever after? At Norwich Playhouse on March 20 is an edgy new telling of the most famous love story of all which turns the Shakespearean tale on its head. Presented by Lost Dog Dance & House, it does away with the tragic ending and fast forwards to the hapless lovers at the age of 40-ish. In the grip of a mid-life crisis, the couple feel constantly mocked by their teenage selves and haunted by the pressures of being the poster couple for romantic love. They decide to confront their struggles by putting on a performance about themselves, even though their therapist told them it was a terrible idea. Directed by Olivier Award-nominated Ben Duke, this lively 80-minute long production takes on our cultural obsession with youth and our inevitable issues with longevity. Lost Dog Dance company, which has been running since 2004 with the aim of creating work that is both theatre and dance, first presented Juliet and Romeo with a three-week London run two years ago, going on to tour during 2018 and 2019. Garnering five star reviews, The Guardian called it ‘Pure Pleasure. Smart, subversive and sexy’, while Time Out said it was ‘Insightful, funny and rich’. The show is recommended for ages 14+. www.norwichplayhouse.co.uk

DON AIREY, current keyboard player with Deep Purple, and Brian Downey, former drummer with Thin Lizzy, head to Norwich as part of their UK tour, with support from the fabulous Rebecca Downes. In these days where everybody seems to want to show off at every given occasion, Don Airey is without a doubt “one of a kind”. It is hard to find a name amongst all those that over the last 30 years have left their mark in the history of rock that has not utilised Don’s keyboard skills at some point. Amongst them Ozzy Osbourne, Rainbow, Whitesnake, Judas Priest, Gary Moore, Brian May, Jethro Tull, Black Sabbath and, obviously, Deep Purple, the band of which Don Airey has been a full time member for over fifteen years. But – Don Airey has never been a session player. Bands and artists work with him for his unique musical Don Airey vision, for the twist he gives to songs. It is with the same passion, the same energy, the same talent that Don Airey approaches his very own songwriting. Brian Downey on drums needs no introduction... Hailing originally from Dublin, Brian enjoyed his first taste of success in Ireland with the top 20 hit ‘Morning Dew’ before forming ‘Orphanage with Phil Lynott. The two went on to form the legendary Thin Lizzy with Eric Bell and Brian remained a constant member until the band split in 1983. Having worked on Phil Lynott’s solo albums and the subsequent Grand Slam project, Brian relocated back to Dublin around the time of Phil’s untimely death on January 4th 1986. Brian remained in constant demand as both a touring and session drummer and regulary played live shows and recorded with renowned guitarist Gary Moore. Brian is often cited as being an influence by many of the world’s top drummers. www.eventim.co.uk

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Don Airey (Deep Purple) & Brian Downey (Thin Lizzy)

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The multi award-winning adaptation of the legendary film returns Mon 24 - Sat 29 Feb

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Blithe Spirit

Jennifer Saunders

She may be acclaimed for playing one of Britain’s best known PR people but Jennifer Saunders is about to take on another Absolutely Fabulous role.

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actress will portray the eccentric clairvoyant Madame Arcati in Noel Coward’s classic Blithe Spirit, which comes to Norwich Theatre Royal on February 2429 as part of a national tour. Inventive and witty, it enjoyed a record-breaking run in the West End and Broadway after being premiered in 1941. This new production won critical and audience acclaim when performed at Theatre Royal Bath and comes to Norfolk prior to its West End return. What appealed to you about taking on the role of Madame Arcati? It’s one of those classic comedy roles for a woman of a certain age which are few and far between, so it was a no-brainer. I’ve never worked with Richard Eyre before and he has such a fantastic reputation and he’s such a brilliant director, so I thought it’d be great to do it. Madame Arcati has been played by many formidable performers over the years. How are you making the character your own? I think I must have seen Margaret Rutherford in the film but a long time ago, so I don’t have any other influences. It just sort of happens as you go through the text and think ‘Ooh, let’s do that’ and everyone has their own different way of doing comedy. Every actor is different. Do you have anything in common with her? [Laughs] I haven’t noticed any commonality, no. She does like a good sandwich so I think we’re quite similar in that respect. A dry martini and a sandwich is her idea of heaven and actually mine too.

What challenges does the role present? It goes into different energies. There’s a time where they think she’s a fool and you think she’s a fool, then you realise she isn’t at all. It’s quite hard to allow that to come across. She goes through a lot of different phases in the play and it’s not pure comedy either. The first time I read it I thought ‘That’s quite nice’ and the second time I read it I thought ‘It’s rather good’ and now I think ‘It’s a terrific play’. It’s about so many things. He [Noel Coward] makes it look easy because the dialogue is quite easy but actually it’s so dense and there’s so much in it. You’ve played your share of eccentric characters. Are they more fun to play? They’re terrifically good fun to play and it’s nice that you don’t have to play any vanity to them at all. Making people laugh is honestly the best fun in the world, and I like people who make me laugh so it’s like doing a job you appreciate.

Is this your �irst time doing a Noel Coward play? It is, yes. I’ve only done two plays before this - Me And Mamie O’Rourke, which I did with Dawn in the early 90s, and Lady Windermere’s Fan in 2018. With Noel Coward, the language, is easy and it’s so close to our present-day language but they invert words. There are also times where you think ‘What was that word again? Is it dreadfully rather than fearfully?’ I panic about learning lines but the other characters in the play - God, they’ve got an enormous amount of lines. I take my bits out of the script and I look at the great wodge that’s left that they have to say and I think ‘Honestly, I really shouldn’t complain. They take the brunt of it’. Having done Lady Windermere’s Fan in the West End and now Blithe Spirit, do you have a new love for theatre? What put me off before was when the kids were growing up, the last thing you wanted was to get them home from school, do all the stuff at home and then go off to the theatre. [Laughs] Just when normal people are sitting down to a gin and tonic you start work. Do you have any dream theatre roles? Well, I hear they’re making a musical of The Devil Wears Prada so I’m thinking the Meryl Streep role would be a good one. I heard about it and thought ‘Gosh, I’d lose a few stone for that!’ Blithe Spirit runs at Norwich Theatre Royal from 24-29 February. www.theatreroyalnorwich.co.uk

Love Light Norwich Amor. Photo: JC Chaudy

This Valentine’s, celebrate with the whole family - because everyone’s invited! Re-light your fire at Love Light Norwich, says Melanie Cook of VisitNorwich.

pening on Valentine’s Eve

13 February and taking place until 15 February across Norwich city centre, everyone’s invited to come along after dark to a new festival experience including incredible cultural installations, projections and pyrotechnics at Love Light Norwich. Over 20,000 people are expected to join in the fun along a spectacular Light Trail across three nights, with artworks and performances from local and international artists. Daytime activities will include the form of Love Light Labs addressing social loneliness and mental health issues, a Love Light Food Trail, plus a number of individual fringe events. The brainchild of Norwich Business Improvement District (BID), with public funding from Arts Council England, the festival launches during the day on the 13th with a series of Love Light Labs which explore art, community and innovation in the city in partnership with Aviva, taking place at OPEN. In part inspired by Norfolk’s unique family tradition of celebrating Valentine’s Eve and the cheeky mythical character of

Jack Valentine, Love Light Norwich aims to light up the city in the midst of winter with a high quality cultural event which, it’s hoped, will create huge civic pride. It’s expected Love Light Norwich will take place every two years. But aside from the visual and joyous impact this illuminating festival will bring to all ages, the love light labs will also tackle the wider problem of loneliness and hope to empower social change. Thus the theme at the heart of the festival is love and belonging. Halo by Illumphonium at Norwich Cathedral

Love Light Norwich 13-15 February

Norwich Cathedral plays a big role in the festival. Australian artists Projection Teknik will transform this iconic building with a UK premiere presentation of a vivid contemporary projection. Since their inception in 1992, Projection Teknik have performed over 1500 projection installations in abstract and nostalgic forms creating distinctive atmospheric transformations and moods.

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In England’s largest monastic cloisters find Lamps of Love where festival goers will become part of the works by placing candles to create a stunning candlelit art piece. In this peaceful, magical setting the Labyrinth will look quite spectacular. Finally remain at the cathedral for Halo by Illumaphonium, a creation by musician and inventor Michael Davis. In this installation, sculptural towers have been created from haloes which glow and make musical sounds as they are physically interacted with by audiences.

Seed of Light by Amber Lights In the 13th century monastic remains of St. Andrew’s Hall and Blackfriars’ Hall - The Garth - former Norwich University of the Arts student Amber Stefani will present Seed of Light. Seed of Light will combine art and lighting to make interactive designs in a beautiful kaleidoscopic light box.

Norwich Night Market Valentine’s Eve - 13 February

From 5pm as it gets dark, Norwich Market becomes a night market for one night only until 9pm on 13th February. Wrap up in your winter woollies and start your eve with a hearty dish of loveliness; perhaps traditional fish and chips with mushy peas or an aromatic hot curry washed down with a delicious beer. As well as food, some of the stalls will be open late for a ‘shopping after dark’ experience.

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Seed of Life - Amber Lights. Photo: Gregg Holloway

Finally, there are plenty of fringe events to enjoy too such as Jack Valentine at The Museum of Norwich (free tickets must be pre-booked on 01603 629127). On Valentine’s Eve only, knock on the ancient courtyard door for entry to a charming outdoor 15-minute shadow show at the Museum of Norwich at the Bridewell. Finally, a glimpse of the elusive Mr Jack Valentine?

13-14 February, 7pm One of the festival’s highlights has to be guest performers Hervé Perrin and Delphine Dartus (Cie Bilbobasso) with Amor - an emotive and powerful pyrotechnic show presented on the street. Amor is a wild, artistic creation powered and influenced by the Argentinian Tango, music and fire as modes of expression. The story is one of two beings who love each other… to death. Cie Bilbobasso established in 2006 have performed around the world wowing international audiences with their visually stunning and thought-provoking work.

Also taking place: intu Chapelfield’s Light House Experience (10 Feb to 8 March) – three beautifully lit houses designed by British artist Liz West representing different types of engagement: Calm, Happy and Energise, along-side Norwich Puppet Theatre’s family workshop exploring the magic of shadow puppetry to create a mini shadow theatre with characters. This takes place 15th February from 1pm–2.30pm and tickets cost £9.50 per child / per adult. Keep informed with everything taking place at Love Light Norwich by signing up to newsletter updates at: lovelightnorwich.co.uk visitnorwich.co.uk has a new look now incorporating our Norwich, the City of Stories blog too. For information on all these events and more, plus ideas for where to eat, shop and stay take a look at the site and sign up to our newsletter.

Jack Valentine at the Museum of Norwich

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Norwich Cathedral to The Forum 14 February, 6.30pm

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Felbrigg Hall

There are lots of country parks and woodland where you can take well-behaved dogs in Norfolk. But please be considerate to others, remember that not everyone is a dog lover, and make sure you clean up too. www.visitnorfolk.co.uk Whitlingham Country Park The Broad within the city, stretching out along the southern bank of the river Yare. One of the city’s most popular attractions, it has a circular route around the lake that takes in meadows, woodlands and wetlands, with plenty of opportunities to detour off into the countryside. There’s also an Outdoor Education Centre where you can find out about canoeing, kayaking, sailing and windsurfing.

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Blickling Hall

Blickling Hall and Parkland With 950 acres of woodland and parkland, this is a great place for exploring with your four-legged friends. There are way-marked routes to enjoy the historic countryside. Look out for the pyramid mausoleum of the 2nd Earl of Buckinghamshire.

Sheringham Park

Mousehold Heath

A thousand acres of woodland and open spaces with stunning sea views, especially from the look-out tower and gazebo. There’s a visitor centre and shop. The rhododendrons in flower are a joy.

Explore 180 acres of undulating woodland and heath with waymarked routes and beautiful views of the Norwich skyline, dominated by the cathedral.

Felbrigg Hall and Estate The Church and Ice House trail passes through fields and woodland to hidden lake, or there’s the Mountain Walk which has a gradient of over 1,140 feet. Who said Norfolk was flat? With many waymarked walks you’ll enjoy the peace and tranquillity.

Thetford Forest Lead-free dogs are welcome in the forest but the Forestry Commission request that they are kept under close control. There are a number of walking routes with varying lengths and degrees of exertion.

Salhouse Broad Explore the ancient woodland, look out for wildlife and take in the beautiful scenery of the Broads National Park.

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Sonic the Hedgehog

THE CLASSIC video game character heads to the big screen with Jim Carrey starring as the evil Dr. Ivo Robotnik. A cop in the rural town of Green Hills helps Sonic escape from government forces who are looking to capture him.

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Downhill 15 | Comedy, Drama | Released: 28 February THIS MONTH get ready for a different kind of disaster movie. Nat Faxon and Jim Rash direct this black comedy which is an English language remake of the Swedish film Force Majeure by Ruben Östlund. Will Ferrell and Julia Louis-Dreyfus star as the married couple who, along with their children, barely escape an avalanche during a family ski holiday in the Alps. Pete (Ferrell) reacts first as the thousands of tons of crushing

snow thunder towards them, but does he really only try to save one member of his family... his phone! The married couple’s relationship is thrown into disarray as they are forced to re-evaluate their lives and how they feel about each other. Will Ferrell and Julia Louis-Dreyfus are as excellent as always and this film will bring tears and laughter with something a little different for a February trip to the movies.

IN THIS satire about the world of the super-rich we see an all star cast including Sophie Cookson, Lily McCreadie, Asa Butterfield, Isla Fisher, Shirley Henderson, Stephen Fry, Steve Coogan and David Mitchell.

1917

18 | Drama, War TWO YOUNG British privates during the First World War are given an impossible mission: deliver a message deep in enemy territory that will stop 1,600 men, and one of the soldier’s brothers, from walking straight into a deadly trap.

Emma

Birds of Prey

JANE AUSTEN’S beloved comedy is reimagined in this latest incarnation directed by Autumn de Wilde. Anya Taylor-Joy stars as Emma Woodhouse in this tale of finding your equal and earning your happy ending with supporting roles from Josh O’Connor, Gemma Whelan and Bill Nighy. Emma must adventure through misguided matches and romantic missteps to find the love that has been there all along, in this glorious satire of social class and the pain of growing up.

MARGOT ROBBIE reprises her role as Harley Quinn after her first outing in 2016s Suicide Squad. A twisted tale told by Harley Quinn herself, when Gotham’s most nefariously narcissistic villain, Roman Sionis, and his zealous right-hand, Zsasz, put a target on a young girl named Cass, the city is turned upside down looking for her. Harley, Huntress, Black Canary and Renee Montoya’s paths collide, and the unlikely foursome have no choice but to team up to take Roman down.

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Books

Elizabeth Parker looks at four great reads to brighten up your February...

I am an avid reader but it struck me that I had been sticking to the same genre, and even the same author, a bit like that comfy pair of slippers we always put on. So this month I decided to go to Waterstones in Norwich (www.waterstones.com) for inspiration... and I am so glad that I did.

THE MAN WHO DIDN’T CALL

THE TAKING OF ANNIE THORNE

by Rosie Walsh

‘Seven perfect days and

by C J Tudor

then he disappears’… a direct quote from the back of the book. This in itself made me want to read the book. After all who doesn’t want seven perfect days? Set in the beautiful English countryside Sarah spent a perfect week in the company of Eddie. The seeds are sown for a perfect romance, but then he disappears and Sarah becomes someone that she doesn’t recognise, with high anticipation that every call, every message, every social media post will be from Eddie. So what happened to him? Sarah’s friends tell her to move on, to forget what to Sarah is the unforgettable. If this was all there was to this book, then I certainly wouldn’t be recommending it, but it turns into an intriguing mystery page turner full of surprises. The biggest surprise to me was the connection that Eddie and Sarah have... but will it still have been the perfect romance?

Joey’s sister Annie

disappeared and then returned. A happy ending or just the beginning of a book that has you gripped with the turn of every page. One night, Annie went missing. Disappeared from her own bed. There were searches and appeals. Everyone thought the worst. And then... miraculously... after forty-eight hours, she came back. But she couldn’t, or wouldn’t, say what had happened to her. Joey struggles to explain what he felt but just knew that when she came back, she wasn’t the same. Joey was very reluctant to admit the fact that he was scared of his own sister. Spring forward and Joey receives an email that says ‘I know what happened to your sister…. And it’s happening again’. A Stephen King style thriller that will have you transfixed and submerged in the entanglement of the twisting plot. This book kept me intrigued all the way to the very end.

THE HIDING GAME

ONCE UPON A RIVER

I was drawn to this book by

With an absolutely

by Naomi Wood its cover and the fact that it has been signed! Once I had delved into the book I was delighted by the delicious descriptive language. I am normally inspired purely by the story of a book but this is written in such an eloquent way that it almost felt like your favourite box of chocolates. The story itself starts in 1922 at the Bauhaus art school. When Paul Beckermann arrives at the school he is immediately seduced by both the inspiring teaching and his fellow students. The more time Paul spends with his new friends the closer they become, and the deeper he falls in love with the mesmerising Charlotte. As political tensions escalate in Germany, the Bauhaus finds itself under threat, and the group begins to disintegrate under the pressure of its own betrayals and love affairs. Decades later, in the wake of an unthinkable tragedy, Paul is haunted by a secret. When an old friend from the Bauhaus resurfaces, he must finally break his silence.

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by Diane Setter�ield beautiful cover, this book would have always drawn me to picking it up and perusing the delights underneath, but as I looked at it a lovely lady, a complete stranger, turned to me and said ‘you must read that book, I have and it was fantastic’. So with a personal recommendation from another book lover I felt that I must dive into the story beneath the inspiring cover. On a dark midwinter’s night in an ancient inn on the Thames, the regulars are entertaining themselves by telling stories. When the door bursts open and in steps an injured stranger. In his arms is the drowned corpse of a child. Hours later, the dead girl stirs, takes a breath and returns to life. Is it a miracle? Is it magic? And who does the little girl belong to? This story is magical, bewitching and full of twists and turns like you are truly travelling down the river of an all-consuming multi layered mystery. It is one of those books that you just don’t want to end.

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Day, The Ivy Norwich Brasserie is delighted to be adding a delicious limited-edition dessert to its already extensive menu. Created by The Ivy Norwich Brasserie’s talented food team, the ‘Roses are Red, Berries are Too’ dessert for two (£16.95), will feature a delicious combination of white chocolate cheese cake, raspberries, strawberries and red rose petals – ideal for celebrating with loved

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Blood Oranges PETER EASTER, from Easters Norwich, recommends blood oranges for February. Apart from being rich in vitamin C, blood oranges also offer unique health benefits associated with high levels of anthocyanins. Another study found that the extract from blood oranges contained anti-inflammatory activity and plenty of antioxidants. www.eastersofnorwich.com

pink hot chocolate Perfect for Valentine’s AROMATIC and refreshing, Mermaid Pink Gin infuses the flavour of fresh Isle of Wight strawberries with the smooth yet complex taste of Mermaid Gin, a blend of lemon zest, grains of paradise and fragrant rock samphire. The latter, foraged from the island’s cliffs, is known locally as ‘Mermaid’s Kiss’, hence the gin’s name! Perfectly balanced, subtle yet vibrant, Mermaid Pink is less sweet than most pink gins and has no added sugar. Distilled using strawberries from the island’s Arreton Valley - a rich and fertile place that receives some of the best sunshine levels in the UK - the gin has a gentle pink hue. To create it, the strawberries are steeped in the distillery’s signature gin for four days. Then, half is removed to be distilled and eventually added back to the remaining infusion - lending the gin a refreshing and intensely aromatic strawberry flavour. Mermaid Pink Gin 38% ABV. Marks & Spencer. £40.00/70cl. 30

WHITTARD have launched a brand new pink hot chocolate for Valentine’s day. The white hot chocolate is rhubarb and custard flavoured and turns pink once made. A match made in heaven and the perfect treat for a cosy Valentine’s evening. Available from Whittard, London St, Norwich. www.whittard.co.uk

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Spicy cocktail Big Tom Spiced Tomato Mix takes the hassle out of making the perfect Bloody Mary. Its unique blend of tomatoes with 22 different herbs, spices and other ingredients from all over the world guarantees a great spicy cocktail every time. Don’t waste time in the kitchen struggling to do it yourself, Big Tom has done all the hard work for you. Big Tom Spiced Tomato Mix is available online and from many supermarkets with a RRP of £2.85 per 75cl bottle. www.bigtom.co.uk

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Love-ly cocktails Start your Valentine’s date oﬀ with one of these romantic cocktails

Love Struck

Kiss From a Rosé

The Honey Bee

Love Potion

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Love-ly cocktails

Kiss From a Rosé This classic fruity prosecco combo is an extremely moreish tipple and sure to be a winner with your Valentine’s date, and a great one to remember to mix-up when friends are round for a party.

The first of our sparkling cocktails to try at home this month features two of our favourite ingredients - gin a nd champagne. A refreshing tipple to start off any Valentine’s dinner date.

Ingredients

• 45ml vodka

• 50ml gin • 10ml simple syrup • 20ml St Germain • 3 dashes Angostura bitters • Rosé champagne

Method Add all ingredients minus the rosé champagne into a cocktail shaker with plenty of ice and shake vigorously for twenty seconds. Strain into a wine glass with fresh ice and then fill to the top with rosé champagne. Garnish with lemon, mint and raspberries.

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Love Potion Another classic combination of gin and rosé champagne. The elderflower liquor gives this refreshing cocktail a tasty twist.

• 45ml Passoã Passion Fruit Liqueur • 30ml cranberry juice • 15ml lemon juice • 15ml simple syrup • 20ml prosecco

Pour all of the ingredients (except the prosecco) into a cocktail shaker with lots of ice and shake for twenty seconds. Strain into a coupe glass and top with prosecco. Garnish with lemon and edible flower petals for that extra special romantic look.

The Honey Bee

Ingredients • 50ml gin

Ingredients

• 15ml lime juice

• 20ml Drambuie

• 15ml elder�lower liquor

• 3 dashes walnut bitters

• Rosé champagne

• Prosecco

Method

In a cocktail shaker, combine the gin, elderflower liquor and lime juice with a handful of ice and shake for twenty seconds. Add more ice to a cocktail glass and strain the mixture over the ice. Top with rose champagne and enjoy. For that extra special look you can always rub lemon on the rim of the glass and dip in to sugar.

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ABV 43% | 70cl | £37.50 Lightly floral notes from the Norfolk lavender are followed by warm, sweet fruity tones from the sea buckthorn and bitter orange peel. www.blackshuckltd.co.uk

ABV 17% 70cl | £ 12 The liquid is luscious red and reveals tangy and zesty flavours that invigorate the palate.

Method

This fantastic cocktail combines the iconic golden Scotch whisky liqueur which is infused with a secret blend of heather honey, herbs and spices and prosecco... a match made in heaven.

Method

PASSOÃ

In a champagne glass add the Drambuie and walnut bitters. Then top up with prosecco and garnish with a strawberry. An elegant and classic combination.

DRAMBUIE LIQUEUR

ABV 40% | 70cl | £25 A bright, deep golden colour, with the aromas of aged malt whisky combined with a mix of floral and herbal overtones and rich honey.

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should we or should we The most romantic day of the year is on the horizon, and whether you’re coupled up or �lying solo, it’s a great excuse for a treat and some quality time – either with your partner, your bestie or simply with yourself. If you’re loved up, the big, Shakespeare-esque question is:

to go out, or not to go out? Jade Soanes offers up some date ideas to help you decide.

Staying in Cook dinner together

It’s said the way to the heart is through the stomach, and we have to agree. Life is busy, so it’s understandable that for most of us, dinner is usually decided based on whatever will cook the quickest. Switch things up on Valentine’s Day – light a few candles, play some music and set aside the time to make your favourite dishes as a team. Push the boat out and include a starter, main, dessert and accompanying wine – or, if cooking from scratch isn’t your forte, any supermarket’s meal deal will have your back.

Make them breakfast in bed

If you’ve been with your partner for a while, you’ll know it’s not always about grand gestures or elaborate surprises (although they’re nice too!). In my family, being served breakfast in bed is the height of luxury, reserved for birthdays, special occasions and particularly decadent Sundays. Give your partner the gift of a lie-in and a break from the humdrum morning routine by bringing them a special breakfast they can enjoy from the cosy embrace of their duvet.

Host a Valentine’s Day party

If you’re friends with lots of other couples, why not share the love and host a Valentine’s-themed gathering? This could be as mushy or casual as you like – go the whole hog with Mr & Mrsstyle quizzes, ballads, heart decorations and chocolate fondue,

or simply crack open a bottle of wine and a board game. To save putting on a spread by yourself, why not ask everyone to bring a dish and accompanying tipple – then indulge in an evening of good food, drink and company.

Make a treasure hunt

Prolong the gift-giving fun by creating a romantic treasure hunt dotted with clues that will lead your partner to their Valentine’s present. Get as creative and adventurous as you like – keep it within the confines of your home or go big by leading them to all the nearby places that have been significant in your relationship. The trail doesn’t have to end in anything extravagant (although if you were planning a proposal…), it’s the thought and effort put in that will earn you brownie points here. P&F recommends: checking out Pinterest to kick-start your cryptic clue ideas

Netﬂix and chill

Grab some popcorn, switch off your phone and settle in for a night on the sofa watching your favourite flicks. Can’t decide what to watch? Rom-coms may be the obvious choice, but in the spirit of compromise, choose a film each and snuggle up for a proper movie marathon. Netflix users will no doubt find a dedicated category for all Valentine’s-related titles… and as for the ‘chill’ part of the evening, what you choose to do after the credits roll is up to you!

Going out Recreate your ﬁrst/favourite date

Recapture the magic of where and when it all began, or re-live one of your all-time favourite dates to remember how and why you first fell for your partner. This will be particularly special if you are now busy raising children, work away from each other or just generally haven’t managed to have a proper date night together for a while (hands up pretty much all of us, right?).

Go on a mini break

Why stop at just one day – extend the celebration of luuurve by whisking yourselves away for the ultimate treat: a weekend mini break. You don’t have to travel far to get away from it all either, especially with the abundance of boutique hotels and luxurious rentals on offer across Norfolk and Suffolk. Head to a destination neither of you have been to before or maybe have always been meaning to visit and enjoy exploring and making new memories. P&F recommends: The Pigs in Edgefield – spa rooms come complete with sauna, dual bathing tub and outdoor fire pit – bliss!

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I’m afraid I’m the type of person that cringes at excessively soppy public

displays of affection (my eternal thanks go to my husband for proposing in the privacy of our lounge). And as events that come with the pressure of forced fun (New Year’s Eve, I’m looking at you) are equally low on my list of favourite things, it’s not really surprising that I prefer to celebrate Valentine’s Day by staying in. Over the decade we’ve been together, my husband and I have evolved a much-loved and greatly anticipated Valentine’s tradition of procuring a Marks and Spencer Dine In deal for dinner. We both love our food, and enjoy the rare, effortless treat of bunging everything in the oven and then settling down to chat and chomp our way through three-courses in the comfort of a stretchy waistband. We turn off our phones, light candles and put on music instead of the television. What could be more romantic than that? (OK, probably a lot, but it works for us). So, if you too want to avoid the sickly panoply of heart-shaped decorations and the stress of trying to curate the perfect date in dreary mid-February, take my advice – simply stay in, get cosy and spend some quality time together.

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Treat yourselves to a slap-up meal

What better excuse to get properly suited and booted for the evening than Valentine’s Day? Put on your glad rags and book a table at that fancy restaurant you’ve always wanted to try. Split a bottle of bubbly, gaze lovingly at one another in the candlelight and enjoy being waited on. If you find it hard to choose what to have because you want to scoff it all, order a few different dishes and share them together. P&F recommends: Pamela’s in Great Yarmouth – this hidden gem offers fine dining and a cocktail lounge worth getting dressed up for.

Try something new

No, not like that – we mean an activity or class, of course! Maybe you’ve both had a hankering to go to the ballet, see a comedian, try Spanish classes or simply go stargazing – well, this is the perfect time to make it happen and give yourselves a date to remember. Not only is this a great way to bond, but you could also discover a new hobby or skill – salsa lessons, anyone?

Have a spa day

Prepare to reconnect and unwind as you don your dressing gowns, leave electronics in your locker and relish in each other’s undivided attention on a trip to the spa. Pamper yourselves with a couple’s massage, melt away stress in the steam room or simply sit and let the bubbles of a hot tub gently pummel you towards zen-like levels of relaxation. You’ll emerge feeling energised and refreshed for another year of togetherness. P&F recommends: Imagine Spa Blofield Heath – lounge in the lap of luxury and choose from a range of treatments, including the couplefriendly Serail Mud Chamber experience.

Make an evening of it

Why not go to the theatre or a show before you head off for your slap-up meal. It is always a special treat to watch a show, and it doesn’t have to be a classic romance. A comedy is always a good alternative, especially as studies have shown that humour is the fourth most desired trait in a partner. To finish the evening off make sure you have booked a fancy boutique hotel and order breakfast in bed. P&F recommends: Curtains, Tuesday 11–Saturday 15 February showing at Theatre Royal Norwich.

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Polly Coleman

There’s nothing more I love to do than put on my party frock and head out for the

night with Sam (my other half ). We have been together a number of years now and he knows me very well. Last year Sam started the Valentine’s extravaganza a week prior to the date when he sent me a card filled with twenty pound notes with instructions to get a new outfit with. The weekend before then turned in to a day of retail therapy. As we both have very busy work lives we had decided to save going out until Saturday 16 February rather than a mid week date. Saturday morning a beautiful bunch of flowers arrived from Fresh & Silk Flowers, my favourite florist in Beccles. We then headed for Norwich where we had a room booked at the lovely Georgian Town House which has beautiful boutique rooms. After a G&T in the bar we headed to the Ivy Norwich Brasserie for our dinner reservation; fabulous food in a classy setting, what more could a girl want. Finishing the night off we headed to a couple of the great bars around the centre of Norwich for cocktails. A wonderful romantic evening, I can’t wait to see what he has in-store for this year.

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Have a Galentine’s gathering If you know spending the day alone will make you feel blue, gather the gang and do something fun with your favourite people. Despite the name it’s not just for girls – guys, you can join in too. One of my favourite Valentine’s was spent with best friends, a trashy film and some cocktails – let’s face it, you’ll probably have more fun with friends than you would with anyone else anyway!

Tickle your funny bone There’s little that a good laugh can’t cure. Book tickets to see a stand-up comedian, dig out your favourite box set or go and watch the latest comedy at the cinema. You could even try a silly activity that’ll get you giggling and the endorphins flowing – hello, trampoline park!

Date day with your bestie

Singles don’t have to mingle

You don’t need to actually be dating to take advantage of some Valentine’s Day offers. Whether it’s a two-for-one meal, a free box of chocolates, money off a couple’s massage or an upgrade to a fancier room, blag your way to the best of everything with the help of your bestie.

Do something for yourself Always wanted bright pink hair? To go to Paris? What about some of the things you like doing that your ex didn’t – be it having a Chinese takeaway or simply watching re-runs of The Big Bang Theory. Whatever it is, an action big or small, get empowered and do it today.

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Whether you are happily single, ‘self-partnered’ à la Emma Watson, or have recently been through a break-up, there’s no reason why Valentine’s Day has to be all about couples. Here are some things you could do to make it just as special if you’re �lying solo.

Go on a shopping spree Forget spending money on chocolates and flowers for someone else, show yourself some love and head to the shops. Whether it’s new clothes, jewellery, an Xbox game or something for the house – treat yourself to something that will make you smile and remind you that you’re doing just fine on your own.

On the flip side, you could celebrate your love for friends and family by doing a good deed that will give you all the warm and fuzzies. Have an elderly neighbour who will be alone? Take them a bunch of flowers and have a cuppa. Have nieces and nephews? Offer to babysit so their parents can have a well-needed night out.

Take the day off social media Facebook may well be a nightmare of mushy posts and engagement announcements, but if you take the day as a digital detox you won’t have to see any of it. Log out, unplug and spend the evening vegging out the oldfashioned way – with a good book (see page 24 for our picks this month), game or film.

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REMEMBER the night I came home with my first born and the worries and concerns that I had then. How much milk should they have? Is he too warm? Too cold? And then the first time he slept through the night... My first thought was not “thank goodness a good night’s sleep”, but hints of panic, is he alive? Is he breathing? You cannot fully comprehend the roller coaster of emotions that being a parent brings. It has plenty of highs, beautiful and joyous times, first steps, first words, first nativity play. But the lows and challenges also keep coming and change, with every new life stage. In As You Like It William Shakespeare wrote there were seven ages of man, but I think he miscounted. Then when you think you have got to grips with the particular life stage you are in, a new phase appears and you have to rethink how you are going to support, manage, adapt and even change to move forward. One could almost say that being a parent is like the gift that keeps on giving. So here are a few ways in which you could easily help your child to make progress and feel supported as they travel through their journey of education.

Preschool

This is a time where your children are like little sponges and absorb anything and everything. Build those good habits right from the Moses basket by reading to them as much as possible. Then continue to read to them and with them for all of eternity, but as they get older do not restrict yourself to books. As delightful as children’s books are there is a whole wealth of language, letters, shapes and patterns everywhere you go. Talk about what you see. Encourage children to describe the letters. Once they are able to sound out the alphabet do

so wherever you see them: shop names, menus, toy packaging and not forgetting the ever forbidden electronics! What did we all do before iPads? Did you know that children with deaf parents learn to read quicker due to the constant exposure of the subtitles? Food for thought! Embrace the “Why?”. This phase drives adults mad but it is only your little one’s way of trying to learn about the world around them.

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How did that happen? Your beautiful baby that depended on you for everything is now trying to establish their independence. Whether they think they do or not they still need you to help establish that routine of homework, independent study and revision for all of their assessments. Spend time with them organising their day. When are they going to do their homework? Where is the best space for them? Help and support them in a practical way. Test them on what they need to know. A good strategy is either buying cue cards from places such as Amazon; they have cue cards for every subject, or you could make your own, a question on one side and then the answer on the other side. Double learning! Be interested, enthusiastic and motivated. Sometimes you will be all three for the both of you!

Primary School

My advice to everyone is “do not compare your child with another”. We are all guilty of this. No two children are the same and that includes siblings. My two boys are so different, definitely chalk and cheese. And before you berate yourself for doing that with your own children we are not all experts on bringing up children, so naturally we will compare as we learn by experience. With my eldest my friends always said he was a text book baby; he is focussed, academic and hard-working. My second is a live wire. Now does that make him a handful, or a difficult child, or just

Spend time with them organising their day. When are they going to do their homework? Where is the best space for them? Help support them in a practical way. Test them on what they need to know. ever so different from my first experience? Find what your child responds to. What are the rewards that they will work for? Be consistent. Insist upon that continued reading and involve all of the family. Play games with words that they have to learn. Draw words with different colours. Make them out of playdough or draw in the sand. Make learning fun and be enthusiastic.

Then before you blink your child is in Year 5 or 6 and it seems much more serious. The loom of SATS. Your primary school should give you lots of support, but what can you do to help your child? It is important to get the right balance. If you are too flippant about the assessments, then potentially you are sending the message to your children that assessments are not important - which might be how you feel when they are 10 and 11 years old but when your little malleable child turns into a large reluctant teenager you will wish that you had trained them when they were little. Equally you do not want them to feel pressurised, as the pressure and anxiety only increases as the teenage and GCSE years appear. Celebrate the start of SATs preparation. A family day incorporating buying some work books chosen by your child helps reinforce the notion that we do a little extra work and preparation together to do the best that we can. ‘Fail to prepare, and prepare to fail.’

Why not try... These are a few suggested resources to help you, which I have used both as a parent and as a Science teacher.

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Phonic stories by the author of the Gruffalo are delightful little stories with a range of abilities to help your little one read, learn and progress their phonics. The Read with Oxford range has been carefully created by educational experts to support your child. www.oxfordowl.co.uk/ for-home

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on Newmarket Road beat a record number of entries across the country to win Independent Girls’ School of the Year at the Independent School of the Year awards held at the end of 2019. The school was one of just seven girls’ schools to have made it through to the final round of the competition before winning the top prize at the ceremony at the Royal Thames Yacht Club in London on Monday, October 7. The panel of 14 judges based their decision on evidence of success stories and awarded 20 prizes covering arts, sports, outreach, student success and careers programmes, as well as the top individual school awards. Kirsty von Malaisé, headmistress of Norwich High School for Girls and one of the EDP’s Top 100 Inspiring women of 2019, said: “Norwich High School is an outstanding school and I could not be more proud that we have received national recognition of this, particularly with the exceptionally strong competition in this category.

“We were lauded not only for our pioneering Inspiring Females programme which has supported well over 3,000 young women from Norfolk and beyond over the last three years, but also for our bold ambitions for the girls in many other exceptional initiatives.” The award is the latest in a line of prestigious prizes for the school. In October, the school became one of only 32 other schools in the UK - and the only senior school in Norfolk - to receive the Apple Distinguished Schools status for 2019 to 2022.

Moving from a figurative apple to a real apple, Norwich High has also been doing some excellent work on outdoor learning, ranging from launching a wonderful new heritage orchard on the site, which is managed by the girls and was home to four Wensleydale rams in the summer, to conservation work on Mousehold Heath and clearing plastic from local beaches. Most recently, the school has just been shortlisted TES Independent School Awards for Strategic Education Initiative of the Year and Pre-Prep/Prep School of the Year 2020, and has also been awarded the Dyslexia Friendly Quality Award by the BDA (British Dyslexia Association). This award is only issued to schools or organisations that can demonstrate that they provide high quality education and practice for dyslexic individuals. Mrs von Malaisé said: “Congratulations to all of the girls, staff, community and supporters of Norwich High who have worked with enthusiasm and passion over the last few years to make our school continue to excel - this award is for you all.”

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Kate Morfoot, leading travel writer and founder of www.lovetoeattotravel.com, island hops in the Maldives and discovers paradise and the underwater world.

E ASSURED the Maldives are utterly stunning. It’s hardly surprising with it boasting the best beaches in the world, a beautiful year-round climate, warm crystalclear sea and an enthralling rich and diverse underwater world. The sand really is white and powdery, the sea really is the colour of emeralds. It’s a destination of envy, a place where most people dream of taking a glorious holiday and it’s the top destination of choice for a honeymoon. The resorts which occupy the atolls pull out all the stops to give you fine service and the best possible time for your hard-earned cash. With over 133 resorts to choose from, how do you pick one over the other? Other than the price, what ticks the boxes to make the final decision on where to holiday when the resorts are all located in this perfect paradise destination? I made the ten-hour direct flight from Gatwick with British Airways to the Maldives to find out how two resorts place themselves in the market and operate to offer you the holiday of a lifetime.

Noku Maldives

To get to Noku Maldives I took a seaplane from mainland Male. It’s just a 45-minute flight with TMA (Trans Maldivian Airways) from the international airport to Noku, situated on Kuda Funafaru in Noonu atoll. In my view this is an incredibly glamourous way to island hop and it gives you a superb birds eye view of the atolls below. I describe Noku Maldives as a luxury boutique resort on an island sanctuary of calm. It’s a perfect resort for those who want to be peaceful and relax. Expect nothing apart from luxury on this barefoot island. ‘Take your time, no rush’ is their motto. It didn’t take me long to wind down from the journey as I had a wonderful lunch by the sea overlooking the ever-varying blue hues of the Indian Ocean. The menu is changed daily and caters for all dietary requirements. Taking into consideration that the island is in the middle of nowhere, it is undoubtedly world-class restaurant quality. The breakfasts were incredible, as were the descriptions about your options, which also changed daily! For drinks; ‘Breakfast without coffee and juice is like a day without the sky and ocean.’ Options for bread; ‘Love and baking cannot be hurried.’ For granola; ‘Flakes of pleasure.’ Even the menu became a simple pleasure of what Chef Tarique had thought of today. It’s fresh and interesting and many of the

dishes have Maldivian and Asian flavours and influences. Fresh fish is caught daily so depending on the catch you can enjoy tuna, reef fish or snapper. At this resort there’s only table service, perfect for those who dislike buffets. Noku didn’t disappoint with diverse food choices and quality of fresh ingredients. Both Palms Restaurant and their waterside ‘dining under the stars’ ‘Thari’ Restaurant were excellent, the menus were tasty with food influences representing their portfolio of hotels which include Thailand and of course, the Maldives. Noku Maldives has 30 over-water villas and 20 private beach villas. My beach villa was beautifully appointed with high ceilings and spacious rooms just steps from the white sandy beach. The super-sized king bed was situated opposite the French doors, which offered both a view of, and access to via a short walk to, the sea. The roll top bath with luxury sea salts accompanied an indoor shower and outdoor rain shower with access outside to the sun deck with sun loungers, an outdoor table and a hammock. The villas have all been created with the utmost privacy in mind and I was pleased not to have a TV to interrupt the peacefulness I had come to treasure. The fridge is stocked daily with fresh juices and milk in attractive glass bottles and homemade breadfruit crisps.

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The island is focussed on being plastic free; no plastic bags, straws or bottles to be seen. They are also active with its coral growing programme and buy produce where possible from the local farm islands. Things to do? Apart from relaxing by the infinity pool or on the pristine beach, there’s the Sub Oceanic at Noku Maldives. Noku’s five-star PADI dive center has a friendly and professional team boasting brand new scuba equipment. It has an excellent dive boat ‘dhoni’ to take you out to the best diving locations in the area. I took my Aqualung scuba diving kit, but it’s not necessary unless you like having your own gear, because most resorts hire top diving equipment. The resort location in Noonu atoll is right in the middle of a thriving marine eco-system which is surrounded by rich and beautiful house reefs. Here you will find their coral garden project where they are planting coral to create additional habit for the underwater life and eco-system. I explored some fascinating dive sites in my quest to become an Advanced Open Water PADI diver. In addition I completed my knowledge development back home online via PADI eLearning®. I then went on to complete five dives with my PADI Instructor at Noku. One site is called ‘Shark Point’ which didn’t fail to deliver on tremendous shark spotting! On my dive at Orimas Thila, I saw many white tipped reef sharks, sea turtles, shoals of trumpet fish and many colourful fish and corals. At Bodurah Gaa Giri we found sleeping nurse sharks, sting rays in caves, shrimps and families of lionfish, not to mention snapping moray eels! On another dive I was fortunate enough to scuba with dolphins and say hello to a passing turtle at a depth of 17m and view spotted eagle rays. The diving visibility is excellent and there’s an abundance of underwater life. The house reef beyond the sunset water villas is also excellent for snorkelling. Paddle boarding and kayaking is available to explore the island shores as well as catamaran sailing, fishing or kite flying. Sunset and dolphin cruises are offered as well as an island excursion. With average sea temperatures of around a warm 26 degrees, it’s fantastic to enjoy the sea and lovely sunshine. Noku hosts fish feeding evenings, attracting many fish as well as juvenile reef sharks, while serving tea and homemade treats. There are also movie nights and traditional dancing and music evenings. There’s also daily morning yoga in the Spa Alcove overlooking the sea, a wellequipped gym for working off the excess food and a more tempting Noku Spa, where you can truly relax and unwind with four professional treatments, with indoor and outdoor showers, a swimming pool, together with wonderful lotions and potions to really help you switch off. What can you expect from Noku Maldives? Five-star personal service, space, tranquillity, luxury, privacy, safety, nature and above all, deliciously fresh food served with a smile in true paradise.

Reethi Faru Resort The Maldives are made up of an archipelago of 1,192 islands set in 26 natural atolls so expect to have to travel to get to your resort either by speedboat, a seaplane or a charter flight. To get to my next destination at Reethi Faru, I took a 20-minute domestic flight from mainland Male to Dharavandhoo with Flyme, and from there a 40-minute speed boat ride where you are welcomed by happy staff who kindly gave me a traditional Maldivian necklace. Reethi Faru Resort is a newly opened resort located on the island of Filaidhoo

Reethi Faru prides itself on being a guardian of the island and a leader in sustainability. With the urgent need to care for our environment, the Maldives is under severe threat by global warming.

underwater world as well as the natural landscape. With that in mind, their vision has been to create a resort, that leads the way in sustainability while combining the highest levels of attention to creating the place to holiday for fun, romance, seclusion and privacy. I stayed in a luxurious water villa and enjoyed very much waking up to the view of the Indian Ocean. It was beautifully appointed and spacious with walls decorated with traditional Maldivian artwork. The king size bed was placed overlooking the view to the sea; also you have a choice of a large bath, an indoor or outdoor shower. The mini bar is stocked daily with drinks. The outdoor space has two decks, one shady area with sunbeds and another level nearer the sea for sunbathing. Sitting out on the sun deck watching the sunset was something I never get bored of. My neighbours spotted a pod of dolphins from their water villa, a memory to treasure from their honeymoon they will never forget. Reethi Faru prides itself on being a guardian of the island and a leader in sustainability. With the urgent need to care for our environment, the Maldives is under severe threat by global warming.

in Raa atoll. It has a wonderful choice of accommodation including 20 garden villas, deluxe beach villas (some with Jacuzzis and pools) and deluxe water villas and suites. Reethi was designed to utilise and coexist with the natural surroundings. It is a stunning tropical eco-resort with a clear and determined focus on sustainability and nurturing its precious natural environment that bans plastic straws, bottles and bags. It’s hard to believe the resort has only been open for 18 months, but great care was given to building around the trees and nature that existed, also taking care not to disturb the 79

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Parking with Airport Parking & Hotels 01342 710 071 www.aph.com/gatwick-airport/parking In the event that seawater levels will rise due to the warming of the atmosphere, these atolls, that are at no more than about two meters above sea level, will be most vulnerable. The mean altitude above sea level is 1.5 meters, the lowest in the world, the highest point at Vilingili island on Addu atoll is only 2.4 meters above sea level. Saying no to plastic is one positive thing, however, Reethi Faru Resort goes many steps further and will pave the way by setting a leading example for more resorts to do the same. Not only leaders for their environmental efforts, but also for their activities, Reethi Faru has been awarded prizes for its water sports centre and is one of the top ten in Asia. They have an incredible set up offering so much including dolphin and sunset safaris, island visits, new sea bobs, fly-high jet packs, jet skiing, parasailing, tornado sofa and banana experiences, paddle boarding and sailing. Enquiring how jet skiing fit with their environment philosophy, I was informed that the jet skis are the best in the market for low fuel emissions and they are only used over certain areas of the sea away from the coral reefs.

Scuba diving in the Maldives is one of the best locations in the world to see sea turtles, sharks and parrot fish. It’s also known as a Manta hot spot. Sea Explorer runs the PADI dive centre; I experienced some excellent dive sites at Aarah Bodo Thila, Lhohi Island and Saddle. All scuba diving centres require the correct travel insurance, I always use www.insureandgo.com which includes scuba diving risks on the policy. This boutique resort plays host to visitors who want seclusion. The island, although at 98% occupancy never feels overly busy. The infinity pool has space for sunbathing, and there’s secluded areas on the wonderful sandy beach. The thatched bars along the beach are convenient to pop into for drinks and snacks, also at the main bar where you will find shade and evening entertainment. There’s plenty of dining options where you are spoilt for choice between the six restaurants and bars. The resort’s main restaurant Vakaru serves buffet-style meals, or you can opt for other choices depending on your appetite. For example the overwater restaurant offers 24 hr dining or you

Kate flew direct from London Gatwick to Velana International Airport with British Airways.

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Book Reethi Faru for their best price www.reethifaru.com A domestic flight via Flyme and a speedboat to the resort will be arranged by the resort.

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can opt for a la carte dining in Dhiyavaru and the romantic open-air Reethi Grill restaurant lit up by candles on the beach. For those not on the inclusive option, the restaurant menus are reasonably priced; this in my experience is unusual for islands in the Maldives, which are highly priced due to having to import most goods. I particularly liked the Maldivian food corner where you could try dishes including Maldivian tuna curry and traditional roshi flat bread. Reethi Faru resort captures the essence of a luxury eco tropical hideaway. It has so much to offer the active holidaymaker as well as those of us who prefer a relaxing and romantic high end beach holiday, with picture-perfect sandy white beaches draped with palm trees set against the crystal clear emerald coloured ocean.

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So what actually is biomechanics and why would I need an assessment? Anyone who suffers from pain in the feet, legs, hips or back would probably benefit from this assessment. Perhaps you have noticed that you are prone to ankle sprains or that your feet roll in or out? Do you have flat or high arches or one leg longer than the other? Maybe you suffer with a bunion, corns or calluses? Perhaps you suffer with sporting injuries? All of these conditions can affect the way our foot strikes the ground as our body adjusts to compensate. This in turn can cause us to suffer pain and discomfort when walking or running, which has a serious impact on day to day living. A biomechanical assessment looks at the cause-and-effect relationship between your feet, legs and upper body. This involves the diagnosis and assessment of the structure, alignment and function of muscles, bones and joints of the feet and lower limb. Having an accurate picture of what is happening can help up to develop an effective treatment plan to get you moving free from pain.

What treatments are available and how successful are they? Well the type of treatment will really depend on the diagnosis, but may involve prescribing pre-formed, or sometimes custom-made orthotics and certain stretches and footwear advice. We also now have radial shock-wave therapy for certain conditions such as plantar fasciitis. We are delighted that our patients have reported some fantastic results. One gentleman recently commented that having suffered for over 25 years from knee and hip pain and having worn our orthotics for four months, he had been pain free and comfortable, which he said was a brilliant relief. Another lady told us she was so pleased with her orthotics and it was the best thing she has ever done! Certainly hearing such wonderful feedback and knowing we have improved the quality of our patient’s lives, makes my work really worthwhile.

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What happens during the assessment? Well, firstly the podiatrist will take a history of your symptoms. Then your feet and legs will be examined both lying down and standing up; we will take lots of measurements and conduct a number of tests. This will include walking over a pressure plate to show how you bear weight through your feet both walking and standing still. Your walking will also be videoed whilst on a treadmill for a few minutes. This recording played back at slow speed will help the podiatrist have a better understanding of your biomechanical needs. In fact, if you are interested we have made a short film of the procedure which you can access via our website.

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Love your heart as well as someone else’s Visions of hearts are everywhere for a few weeks during February. But then we forget about them. It’s a cheesy link, but Valentine’s Day is a good opportunity to talk about our hearts as heart disease remained the second leading cause of death in 2017*

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ECG (Ecocardiagram – a test to check your heart’s rhythm) when you’re having symptoms, usually through your GP. Cholesterol - Cholesterol is a type of fat made by the body that is essential for good health. However, a high cholesterol level in the blood can increase the risk of vascular disease, such as heart attacks. One of the main illnesses associated with high cholesterol is coronary heart disease. Medication is available to help lower cholesterol – it’s best to talk to an expert to ascertain the risks and benefits. High blood pressure – affects one in four adults in England.** If you have high blood pressure, you are more likely to be at risk of developing serious conditions such as coronary heart disease, heart attacks and particularly strokes. Thankfully there are many different drugs available to treat it and prevent such events. What are the more serious conditions? There are several more serious conditions that will require urgent attention if the patient starts suffering from any of the symptoms described above. These are: Coronary heart disease – when the heart’s blood vessels (the coronary arteries) become narrowed or blocked and can’t supply enough blood to the heart. Angina – a pain or discomfort in your chest, arm, neck, stomach or jaw that happens when the blood supply to your heart becomes restricted because of your arteries becoming narrowed. This usually happens because you’re doing something strenuous, or are under stress. Heart attack – a heart attack happens when the blood supply to part of the heart muscle becomes completely blocked. This can cause damage to the part of the heart muscle that the artery was supplying.

Symptoms of a heart attack can include: • Any chest pain – the chest can feel like it’s being pressed or squeezed by a heavy object, and the pain can radiate from the chest to the jaw, neck, arms and back • Shortness of breath • Feeling sweaty It is important to know that not everyone experiences chest pain. The pain can often be mild and mistaken for indigestion. Chest pain occurring on exertion and going away with rest warrants investigation. Who is at risk of developing a serious heart condition? Heart conditions can affect people of any age, indeed some people are born with heart conditions. But the risk level is increased if you are over 65, are diabetic, a smoker, are overweight and / or have a family history of heart disease. But, Dr Grahame-Clarke concludes, if you are suffering from high blood pressure or any of the more common conditions and they are managed correctly, you can reduce your risk of developing more serious heart disease. So it is important that your condition is regularly monitored by your GP. Your GP will enquire as to the frequency of the episodes, and the circumstances before deciding on the appropriate course of investigation. It’s important to be aware that if anyone is suffering from chest pain and any of the other symptoms in combination, that they should seek medical help as quickly as possible. Call 01603 255 614 to make an appointment with Dr Cairistine Grahame-Clarke, Consultant Cardiologist. Or for further information about Dr Grahame-Clarke visit www.spirenorwich.com and click on her consultant profile. www.facebook.com/spirenorwichhospital/

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stories from clients of how they have seen advertising or have received mail suggesting they put their money into schemes that involve overseas property, high-tech companies or other non-standard investment assets. They ask us if these schemes are too good to be true: our answer is usually “probably”. When we advise a client on building an investment portfolio, we are mindful of a wide range of factors ranging from their circumstances and their wealth, to their attitude to investment risk and level of understanding of financial markets. The word we use is “suitability”: the investment assets we recommend must be suitable for the specific client. What we don’t have is a magic wand or a goose that lays golden eggs – or indeed a crystal ball. We have a thorough understanding and knowledge of investment products and a team that monitors and tracks movements in the market but we cannot guarantee investment returns. In practical terms, this means that we must be certain that our clients understand and are comfortable with the risks associated with the investment routes we suggest.

Putting your money into a “get rich quick” scheme may seem like a good idea but, as Carl Lamb, Director and Chartered Financial Planner at Smith & Pinching explains, you need to understand what risks you are taking. We evaluate our clients’ investment risk profile and capacity for loss by discussing with them what the impact of different levels of risk could have on their investments and lifestyle in different financial conditions. Investment assets are also classified according to their risk profile and we will ensure that the risk rating of the asset is appropriate before approving its use in client portfolios. We can then match clients to investment assets, often in a risk-rated managed portfolio that provides a diverse range of assets with an overall risk rating that is suitable for the client. Under the right circumstances, higher risk investments can be suitable. A higher risk strategy might, for example, include Venture Capital Trusts, Enterprise Investment Schemes and Seed Enterprise Investment Schemes, all of which require investment in smaller, unlisted companies. Returns therefore rely on the performance of those companies to deliver growth at a naturally vulnerable point in their development. These schemes also offer attractive tax treatment, which may in fact be the main reason for making the investment, rather than the potential returns (income or gains) themselves. Many high-risk investment options are usually only suitable for what we term “sophisticated” investors – those who have extensive knowledge and experience of investments and markets and who have a good understanding of investment risk. Unregulated Collective Investment Schemes (UCIS) are investments that are

not covered by the rules and limits imposed by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) for regulated collective investment schemes. This means that regulated financial advisers are not permitted to recommend them to the general public – and they are not covered by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme if things go wrong. The investment world is complex and not for the unwary. We strongly believe that advice from an FCA-regulated independent financial adviser is absolutely critical if you are to be certain that you are undertaking a level of investment risk that is right for you. Any opinions expressed in this article are subject to change and are not advice. Any solution described may not be suitable for everyone. The value of an investment and the income from it could go down as well as up. The return at the end of the investment period is not guaranteed and you may get back less than you originally invested. The tax treatment of investments depends on individual circumstances and is subject to change.

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