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is a time to reconnect with friends, family and the local community. Although the Covid restrictions have been removed in many ways, it is still a time to show caution. Restrictions or not, this will not stop us from enjoying what is shaping up to be a summer of love. A love for many things; going out, staying in, meeting a new partner or enjoying life with your other half. If, like me, you are not old enough to remember the original summer of love in '67, then get ready to enjoy a new summer of love this year... Covid style. 2021 is going to be an exciting summer, a summer to remember. We can all get out (safely) to experience what is on offer in this bountiful East Anglian paradise, with so may great towns, villages and countryside waiting to be discovered and explored. From vineyards to vegan restaurants we really do have the lot, check out page 38 for a few suggestions. The main thing to remember is that you need to have fun, enjoy the company you keep, be grateful for what you have and ensure you make the most of the area we live in. The summer of 2021 is here... and you are going to love it.

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What's on: Staying in or going out?

14 Visit Norwich 17 Discover... Holt 19 Polly's podcasts

20 Books - summer reads 23 Coppafeel! 25 Gourmet gossip 27 National prosecco day 29 Baking ideas 30 Duck, duck, chicken

33 Brilliant burgers 37 Fab 5... Afternoon teas 38 The summer of love 44 Summer garden party 47 Grow your own 49 Summer fashion 55 Beauty advice

57 JHD Interiors 59 Going the extra mile 63 Staycations 65 Financial advice 66 Inspiring women RECIPES ON PAGES 27, 29, 30, 31, 33, 44 & 45

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Only Murders In The Building STAR on Disney+ Premieres: 31 August

Beckett Netﬂix Premieres: 13 August While on holiday in Greece, American tourist Beckett becomes the target of a manhunt after an accident. Having to run for his life and desperate to make it across the country to the American embassy to clear his name, tensions intensify as the authorities get ever closer, political unrest mounts, and Beckett falls even deeper into a perilous web of conspiracy. The film stars John David Washington (Tenet), Alicia Vikander and Boyd Holbrook.

Genre: Action/Crime/Drama/Thriller

Nine Perfect Strangers Amazon Prime Premieres: 20 August

Starring Adam Driver, Marion Cotillard and Simon Helberg, Annette is an Amazon Original Movie set in modernday Los Angeles. Stand-up comic Henry has a fierce sense of humour, and he falls in love with Ann, a world-renowned opera singer. Under the spotlight, they form a passionate and glamorous couple. The birth of their first child, Annette, a mysterious little girl with an exceptional destiny, will turn their lives upside down.

Based on Australian author Liane Moriarty’s hugely popular novel of the same name, Nine Perfect Strangers comes to Amazon Prime from the team that adapted Moriarty’s other best-selling novel, Big Little Lies. Starring Nicole Kidman and Melissa McCarthy, the eight-part series focuses around nine people from busy cities who travel to a boutique health-and-wellness retreat named Tranquillum House that promises healing and transformation for a ten-day stay. Nicole Kidman plays the resort’s mysterious Russian director, Masha, a woman on a mission to transform the stressed-out guests and reinvigorate their tired minds and bodies.

Genre: Drama

Annette Amazon Prime Premieres: 20 August

Starring Selena Gomez, Steve Martin and Martin Short, Only Murders In The Building is a new TV series that centres around three true-crime loving New Yorkers who suddenly find themselves wrapped up their very own murdermystery story. When a grisly death occurs inside their exclusive New York apartment building, the trio suspects murder and employs their precise knowledge of true crime to investigate the truth. As they begin to record a podcast to document the case, the three unravel the complex secrets of the building which stretch back years… Perhaps even more explosive though, are the lies that they tell each other.

Genre: Comedy/Crime/Drama

CODA Apple TV+ Premieres: 13 August As a CODA (child of deaf adults), Ruby is the only hearing person in her family home. When she discovers her singing passion, Ruby must choose between family responsibilities and her dreams. CODA (an Apple Original movie) won multiple awards at the 2021 Sundance Film Festival.

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The Time Machine

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23 November, UEA Norwich

Norwich Theatre Company The Keeper’s Daughter has used the recent lockdowns to create a brand new show which will embark on an East Anglian tour this autumn. Based upon H.G. Wells’ The Time Machine, this dynamic, new, one-person production is a family show featuring puppetry, physical theatre, contemporary gadgets and electronic soundscapes, and has been designed to play community spaces such as village halls, churches and pubs, as well as theatres and arts centres. The show will open at The Seagull Theatre in Lowestoft on Tuesday 14 September and a full list of venues can be found at:

Everyone’s favourite Lowestoft export, glam rock giants The Darkness are back in town following the release of their new album, Motorheart. With support from British Lion, the side project of Iron Maiden bassist Steve Harris, the band will be performing their extensive back catalogue, as well as numbers from the new album, which will no doubt be brimming with their trademark guitar riffs, soaring falsetto and outrageous outifts. Their previous album, 2019’s Easter Is Cancelled, became the band’s fourth Top 10 album in the UK, topping the Official Charts Top 40 Rock Chart and the iTunes Rock Chart.

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Feast in the Park 1, 7, 8, 21, 22, 28 & 30 August, Holkham Park An incredible selection of street food, drinks, ice cream and sweet treats will be on offer, plus an outside bar in the cricket pavilion. Bring a picnic blanket or chairs and enjoy your feast overlooking the lake with Holkham Hall as your backdrop. Take a stroll around the park afterwards, or maybe head to the beach. No need to book, but there is a £5 car parking charge which is payable by card on arrival.

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Paul Zerdin – Hands Free

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September, various locations America’s Got Talent winner Paul Zerdin is a British comic who has mesmerised audiences around the world with his ventriloquism skills and edgy brand of comedy. Expect masterful puppeteering, animatronic wizardry, and a good laugh.

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Magic of Thailand Festival 14-15 August, Eaton Park, Norwich Experience a weekend of Thai culture without leaving the county. The festival starts with a traditional food offering to Buddhist monks and includes traditional music and dancing, Muay Thai boxing, a Ladyboy show, Thai beer garden, Thai food and produce stalls, Thai massage and a children’s play area.

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Epic Oktoberfest 2 October, Epic Studios, Norwich This brand new indoor location is sure to provide the biggest Bavarian celebration Norwich has seen in years. With a selection of authentic beers served in steins, plus traditional Bavarian food such as the iconic Bratwurst, get ready to partei! Live Oompah music will be provided by The Bavarian Strollers, returning once again to Norwich after their appearance on Sky’s A League of Their Own. They will be sharing the stage with Norwich party band NightTrain, who will have everybody’s toes tapping to their chart-topping anthems and EuroPop classics. Fancy dress is not obligatory but is highly encouraged – so get rooting round your wardrobes for your lederhosen.

The Tempest – Open Air Theatre 6 August, Dalegate Market Bring your own picnic, rugs and chairs and join open air Shakespeare specialists, The Pantaloons, on a voyage to an enchanted island full of adventure, romance, magic and...monsters! Expect music and mayhem, poetry and puppetry in the Bard’s tale of shipwrecks, sorcerers and silly servants.

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VW Whitenoise Festival

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All About Dogs Bring along your four-legged friend for two days of arena displays, expert advice, shopping and fun have-a-go activities. There’s plenty for humans to enjoy too!

Norfolk’s original VW festival is back! This quirky celebration of retro and performance motors includes live music, motoring displays and a wide range of family-friendly activities. Get your camping tickets before they’re gone!

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29-30 August, Norfolk Showground

Shrek The Musical 26-29 August, Spa Pavillion Theatre This Tony Award-winning fairy tale adventure brings all the characters you know and love to life on the stage. Featuring songs from Jeanine Tesori and directed by Suzie Lowe, this is irreverent fun for all the family, proving that beauty is truly in the eye of the big green ogre.

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19-23 August, Norfolk Showground

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BIRDscapes Gallery Bird and Wildlife Art • UK’s only independent bird art gallery • Paintings, original prints, sculptures • Exciting exhibition programme • Bayfield Bird Walk leaflet available • Ample free parking • Now fully wheel-chair-accessible In a group of barns hosting: Art Café, Cley Smokehouse Deli, and Cley Spy Open daily 11 to 4

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Di-i t thi Augus … With the summer holidays in full swing, staycations being more popular than ever and friends and family able to get together, eating out this August is high on the agenda says Melanie Cook of VisitNorwich.co.uk

y the time you read this I am hoping the government’s plan to take us out of COVID-19 safety measures has been successful. Days out and breaks always seem to revolve around the excitement of food and drink. Whether you’ve packed up a picnic, thrown together some snacks or you’re heading to an eatery to be waited on. How many times have we set off on a journey and the kids want the sandwiches just as you are leaving the drive? Or you arrive somewhere and the first thing you do is have a coffee or perhaps something stronger!

Without realising it, what we eat and drink out is a huge part of a day/evening experience or holiday. We make plans over food and drink; we share stories, and we languish over dishes we can’t cook at home. Tucking into the food we love; with the people we love. In case you didn’t know (where have you been hiding?), Norwich is going mad for dinosaurs, thanks to Dippy On Tour at Norwich Cathedral - on the final leg of his nationwide journey (tickets are free and do not have to be pre-booked). So, it makes complete sense to throw into the mix great places to eat and drink to complete a day or evening out. Norwich Business Improvement District launched a new City Food Trail in February 2020 for Love Light Norwich

festival. And now, due to its popularity, the latest iteration follows the same concept, but this time themed all things dinosaur. The food trail starts 12 July and runs until 22 August. Go to www.visitnorwich.co.uk/cityfood-trail for full details. So, watch out for neon dinosaurs in the windows of participating restaurants, cafés, pubs and bars. With over 25 venues in Norwich taking part, extend your trip by enjoying breakfast, lunch or dinner, or all three as part of the celebrations around the iconic 26-metre-long diplodocus cast on view. Not much time? Try a Deano Delight shake at Al Dente on St Giles Street. Or some TeaRex from Birchley's Loose Leaf Tea on Norwich Market, with a dinosaur themed cupcake from Debs,

Home of the Biggest Baps also located on the market. Or pop into Tofurei on St. Gregory’s Alley for a slice of Dino Nest Cake. And staying with sweet treats The Waffle House on St Giles is offering what sounds like a spectacular dish. Order a Jurassic Pot with erupting chocolate mousse volcano, salted caramel lava, chocolate soil, dinosaur cookie and dino eggs. Christophe’s Crepes in Davey Place and on Pottergate is the place to stop whether hungry or not. I’ve always found the smell of crepes so hard to resist. I absolutely love the idea of their themed dish called the Stegosaurus Back. This is a creation of mini-dutch pancakes with banana, using milk

For full details when planning your visit to the cathedral go to www.dippy.cathedral.org.uk For events, places to eat and drink, stories, where to shop and visit in Norwich and beyond go to visitnorwich.co.uk. Plus, don’t miss out on news, sign up to the City of Stories newsletter.

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In case you didn’t know (where have you been hiding?), Norwich is going mad for dinosaurs, thanks to Dippy On Tour at Norwich Cathedral - on the final leg of his nationwide journey

chocolate buttons as the stegosaurus' back, topped with nutella, chopped hazelnuts and strawberries. For a sit-down lunch or dinner, the Louis Marchesi is serving up a Brontosaurus Burger with Jurassic Fries, soft drink and a dinosaur gift bag at £8.00 for kids. And for the parents? You needn’t miss out on the fun, order a Tyrannosaurus Tanqueray and tonic which is a large Tanqueray and Fever Tree tonic infused with lemon and rosemary or a Raptor Cockail which is vodka, coconut rum, Midori, blue curaco and soda served over crushed ice, both £6. I suggest that perhaps you have the Brontosaurus Burger to accompany your Jurassic cocktails! Giggling Squid just across the road on Tombland has a great kid’s menu which includes two dino dishes. Choose between Pork ‘Dinosaur eggs’ or Pterodactyl Noodle Nest. Or have both if you’re having trouble deciding. Norwich Lanes is getting in on the action too. At Salt and Figbar on St John Maddermarket start with a Salt signature sandwich - the Cubanosaurus filled with Cuban braised pork, smoked ham, grilled raclette, mustard and dill pickled cucumbers. Then skip next door to Figbar to order a dino shaped sable shortbread biscuit with a smooth strong coffee. Whilst there make sure you return home with a selection of their decadent, indulgent cakes - there are many to choose from. Everyone will love you for it. I promise. Frank’s Bar has long been a favourite in Norwich and their dino offering isn’t disappointing. Tuck into some Pterodactyl wings of Norfolk chicken marinated in a lightly spiced sauce (gf) or for vegetarians Stegosauras Dips - blue

corn tortilla chips with a trio of veggie dips (vn) (gf). Washed down with either The Velociraptor which is ginger ale, orange juice and grenadine or a Jurassic Julep made with bourbon, peach and mint. For vegans, vegetarians and people who sometimes don’t miss eating meat and fish try Namaste Village, Pizzaterian and The Green Eatery. All have wonderful, themed dishes to eat in or take-away if you really need to get home! Finally, the cathedral has a host of smaller events and things to do when visiting Dippy. As you reach the man himself, visitors will arrive through a wave of 3,000 fish, part of an exciting sculpture called Your Waves Go Over Me. You can even take home a memento as the fish are for sale online www.wavewithfish.com. Individual fish are £16 with a shoal of 12 fish for £170. Around the Cloisters take a trip through time with a special installation to help you step back into the age of the dinosaurs. There’s also story telling for children, talks, tours, film nights and more (please book tickets, some events are charged for), including a free event Relaxed Sessions with Dippy on 19 August, 11 September and 14 October. These three sessions are autism-friendly “relaxed” times especially for autistic people of any age and their families. These sessions are free to attend and will be closed to the general public, however tickets must be booked – see full details at www.dippy.cathedral.org.uk/dippyevents/relaxed-sessions-with-dippy.

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Local, seasonal ingredients with a Mediterranean twist All covid measures will be adhered to for your safety & ours Lee’s Yard, Holt Telephone 01263 710138 Email: contact@thesnugholt.co.uk The Snug Cafe/Bistro Holt

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This pretty Georgian town is surrounded by country parks and offers plenty of hidden gems to explore

olt’s handsome 18th century buildings, charming hidden courtyards and myriad art galleries, shops and eateries make it an idyllic place to spend a day. After most of the town was destroyed by a fire in 1708, it was painstakingly rebuilt using the Georgian style of architecture that is still on display today. The market place in the heart of the town houses a cross memorialising the soldiers who lost their lives in the war, which forms part of the Holt Owl Trail, a circular route which will take you to all the key landmarks – simply follow the owl pavement plaques.

What to see and do

You won’t find many chain stores here, so it’s an ideal place for a spot of shopping. Head to Bakers and Larners, a family-run department store, where you can lose hours wandering the food hall, kitchen shop

and aisles of other trinkets and homeware goodies. Discover the town’s four hidden flint stone yards, where there are independent shops, tearooms and other gems waiting to be explored. If you fancy getting away from it all, head to Holt Country Park, a beautiful 100 acre woodland with picnic areas, nature trails and a playground for little ones. Just outside the centre of Holt is the North Norfolk Railway station where you can catch the famous Poppy Line steam train services to neighbouring Weybourne and Sheringham. The nearby ruins of Baconsthorpe Castle – a moated, fortified 15th century manor house – is also well worth a visit on your way home.

Lunch

Appropriately situated on Fish Hill, Eric’s Fish & Chips offers traditionally fried chips and the freshest fish and seafood from their tastefully decorated restaurant. Classic homemade sauces and a selection of wines, beers and soft drinks are available to wash it all down. At the moment the restaurant is offering takeaway only, but there is some outdoor seating so you can enjoy lunch al fresco. ericsfishandchips.com

BYFORDS Set in the centre of glorious North Norfolk and only a stone’s throw from the coast, this is the perfect base from which to explore all the area has to offer. Boasting 16 posh B&B ensuite rooms and a luxury self-catering apartment, Byfords is believed to be Holt’s oldest building, so expect beams, exposed brickwork and cosy nooks and crannies among the modern home comforts. All of the hotel bedrooms are on a bed and breakfast basis meaning you can enjoy a delicious home cooked breakfast for every night you stay, with the option to dine in the cosy café downstairs for lunch, dinner or even afternoon tea. byfords.org.uk

Drinks

Finish off your day with a tipple at Chubby Seal, a craft beer cafe that has six keg taps that are always rotating, so you’ll never try the same beer twice. Also on offer are an array of wines, gins and non-alcoholic beverages to drink in or take home, so everyone is catered for. chubbyseal.co.uk 17

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PODCASTS

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A true-crime obsession has swept the country over lockdown and thanks to this sudden fascination, the genre has never been more popular. Whether you’re in the mood for a one-off crime story or one in which you get to know what happened over several episodes, here’s my top picks to sink your teeth into! By Polly Coleman

Casefile Hosted by an anonymous Australian man (who chooses to remain anonymous to ensure the focus remains on the victims and survivors), Casefile investigates a large variety of both solved and unsolved cases from around the world on topics including abduction, arson, cults, murder, the dark web and so much more. This multi-award-winning podcast is largely regarded as one of the best true crime podcasts out there, with over 275 million individual downloads to date. It’s been going since 2016, meaning there’s plenty of episodes to catch up on and enjoy. FREQUENCY: Weekly

Dark History In this brand-new podcast, host Bailey Sarian takes her story-telling expertise from her enormously popular YouTube series Murder, Mystery & Makeup to examine the darker side of historical events and explore true stories that we probably weren’t taught at school. Bailey looks into the hidden secrets of a variety of historic stories. The DuPont chemical scandal and the Zoot Suit Riots are the topics of conversation in the first two episodes with more stories to come. FREQUENCY: Weekly

The Dating Game Killer In 1978, Rodney Alcala appeared on United States TV show, The Dating Game. What people didn’t know at the time was that he was not only a diagnosed sociopath, but also a serial killer in the midst of a cross-country murder spree. This six-part podcast (hosted by Tracy Pattin and Stephen Lang) discusses Alcala’s secret life, how he tricked and manipulated his employers, parole boards and prison psychiatrists all whilst committing atrocious crimes over an 11-year period and how an appearance on television ultimately led to his arrest. FREQUENCY: 6-part series

Wrongful Conviction: False Confessions Laura Nirider and Steve Drizin may have been the lawyers of Brendan Dassey (the subject of Netflix’s hit series Making A Murderer) but this podcast from the pair focuses on real-life cases of false convictions, where ordinary people have found themselves in a criminal justice nightmare. FREQUENCY: Weekly

Redhanded Bringing a light to lesser-known true crime cases are co-hosts Hannah and Suruthi. The pair cover well-researched grisly cases in great detail, delving into everything from serial killers to hauntings, mysteries and possessions. Redhanded is an easy listen that teams together sharp, witty commentary alongside the facts, boding for an entertaining, yet informative listen. It also won a Silver British Podcast Award in 2020! FREQUENCY: Weekly

In the Dark Hosted by investigative journalist Madeleine Baran, In The Dark is a firm favourite among true-crime fans. Launched in 2016, it explores cases in a journalistic reporting style. There’s arguably no other podcast that has had such a real-world impact as much as In the Dark has had… Because of the podcast’s investigation into the case of Curtis Flowers, his most recent conviction was overturned, and he has since had the charges against him dropped. FREQUENCY: Weekly 19

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From legendary storyteller and No.1 bestseller Stephen King, comes a thrilling new novel about a good guy in a bad job. Billy Summers is a man in a room with a gun. He’s a killer for hire and the best in the business. However he will only do the job if the target is a truly bad guy... and now he wants out. First there is one last hit to do, and then he's done. Billy is among the best snipers in the world, a decorated Iraq war vet, a Houdini when it comes to vanishing after the job is done. So, what could possibly go wrong? How about everything. Featuring one of the most compelling and surprising duos in King fiction, who set out to avenge the crimes of an extraordinarily evil man. It’s about love, luck, fate and a complex hero with one last shot at redemption. Impossible to put down, yet another King classic. Release date: 3 August, available to pre-order now.

There has never been a murder on Alderney. It's a tiny island, just three miles long and a mile and a half wide. The perfect location for a brand-new literary festival. Private Investigator Daniel Hawthorne has been invited to talk about his new book. The writer, Anthony Horowitz, travels with him. Very soon they discover that not all is as it should be. Alderney is in turmoil over a planned power line that will cut through it, desecrating a war cemetery, and turning neighbour against neighbour. The visiting authors (including a blind medium, a French performance poet and a celebrity chef) seem to be harbouring any number of unpleasant secrets. When the festival's wealthy sponsor is found brutally killed, Alderney goes into lockdown and Hawthorne knows that he doesn't have to look too far for suspects. There's no escape. The killer is still on the island and there's about to be a second death. Release date: 17 August, available to pre-order now.

The new page-turner from the No.1 New York Times bestselling author of The Girl on the Train is a hotly anticipated novel about a young man whose body is found viciously murdered aboard a houseboat. The story follows Laura, who has a onenight stand with the victim the night before he dies. She is seen as hot-tempered, troubled, a loner and some even call her dangerous. Miriam knows that just because Laura is witnessed leaving the scene of a horrific murder with blood on her clothes, that doesn't mean she's a killer. Bitter experience has taught her how easy it is to get caught in the wrong place at the wrong time. Carla is reeling from the brutal murder of her nephew. She trusts no one: good people are capable of terrible deeds. But how far will she go to find peace? Innocent or guilty, everyone is damaged. Some are damaged enough to kill. Release date: 31 August, available to pre-order now.

A remote island. An invitation to die for. On an island off the windswept Irish coast, guests gather for the wedding of the year - the marriage of Jules Keegan and Will Slater. An event consisting of old friends, past grudges, happy families, hidden jealousies, thirteen guests and one body. The wedding cake has barely been cut when one of the guests is found dead and a storm unleashes its fury on the island, trapping everyone. Everyone has a secret and they all have a motive... one guest won't leave this wedding alive. This is a gripping, twisty murder mystery thriller from the No.1 bestselling author of The Hunting Party. Release date: Out now

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Coppafeel! Zoe Hill from Paddy & Scott’s is getting ready to trek for breast cancer charity Coppafeel!

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oe Hill, Operations Director at Ipswich based coffee brand, Paddy & Scott’s, is gearing up to take part in this year’s prominent Come Fly With Gi Scottish Highlands Trek, to raise money for breast cancer charity, Coppafeel! Coppafeel! is a charity set up by Kris Hallenga to help raise awareness

of breast cancer amongst younger people. Kris has teamed up with bestselling author, Queen of the (Welsh) jungle and podcast host of Happy Mum, Happy Baby, Giovanna Fletcher, to create a once-in-a-lifetime trek and adventure to raise money and awareness of Coppafeel! and reach more young people across the country with its life-saving message. The trek is taking place from 12th18th September. Zoe will be joining Giovanna, TV host Emma Willis, Kris Hallenga and 100 other fundraisers to take on the gruelling five day trek that features the most challenging parts of the Rob Roy Way in Scotland, which is a

128km route linking Drymen (on the West Highland Way) with Pitlochry in Perthshire. Zoe was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2019 at the age of 34 and went through 10 months of treatment including surgery, chemotherapy and radiotherapy. Throughout her treatment Zoe took encouragement from the charity. "A breast cancer diagnosis in your 30s accounts for less than 5% of all cases, so it can be difficult to find a peer group you can relate to. Coppafeel! made my cancer diagnosis a lot easier to cope with, with great advice and a lovely community. My mum was also diagnosed with breast cancer for the second time halfway through my treatment, so I know how important these support networks are when you are given a breast cancer diagnosis," said Zoe. "I didn’t hesitate in signing up to this

challenge - cancer affects us all in one way or another and raising awareness to catch it as early as possible, as it stands, is our best chance to fight it. Coppafeel! were there when I faced my cancer diagnosis, with great advice and a lovely, welcoming community so taking part in the trek was a no-brainer," explains Zoe. "What better way to raise awareness and funds than to trek 86km and 4530m of ascent over five days whilst camping every night in Scotland! It’s certainly going to be tough, but I am determined to do it and meet my target." If cancer has touched you and you would like to donate then please do so at: https://coppafeel.enthuse.com/pf/zoehill-2fbb9 To find out more about the brilliant work Coppafeel do please visit coppafeel.org

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Suffolk coffee brand, Paddy & Scott’s, is spreading its wings this summer as it prepares for a packed calendar of events and festivals as it travels the region in its trusty camper van, Ed. Behind the wheel of Ed will be coffee lovers and experts, Daniel Webb and Chloe Harvey, who pitched the idea of touring the county when they chatted to the Paddy & Scott’s team before they returned to work in April. “We conducted re-interviews with all our staff before we reopened and gave them the chance to put forward any ideas or business proposals they might have,” explains Jon Reed, MD at Paddy & Scott’s. “Dan was really keen to get out there and sell our coffee on the road at festivals and events and we thought, why not? We’re really supportive of our team and want them to thrive and truly be a part of our vision, and this seemed like a great way to do that whilst spreading some Paddy & Scott’s love.”

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The free event will feature an array of food and drink stalls, many of them local artisan producers, as well as those from further afield in East Anglia. With everything from rum, chilli sauces, apple juice, macarons, olive oil, shortbread, music, children’s entertainment and a selection of street food on offer it is sure to be a culinary delight. Based in the centre of the vibrant market town around New Market, Sheepgate, and in and around St Michael’s Church. In addition to town centre parking, a free Park & Ride shuttle service will run throughout the event from Beccles Quay, where additional parking will be available. Building on the successful formula of previous years, the delayed easing of pandemic restrictions has resulted in a more streamlined event this year, but never the less promises to be a memorable one.

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Cherry & chocolate triple chip cookie cobbler

METHOD: Preheat the oven to 180°C (160°C fan) Gas Mark 4. Defrost and rinse the cherries, drain all the excess liquids. In a large bowl, add the cherries with the sugar, vanilla extract, almond extract, cornstarch, pinch of salt and lemon juice. Pour cherry mixture into a 27 x 18cm (7x10in) baking dish. Bake for 30 minutes. Meanwhile remove the cookie dough from the fridge and let it rest at room temperature for 10 minutes. Cut the dough balls in halves and roll each half to form smaller balls, then gently press them with a spatula. Remove the cherry mixture from the oven, reduce the temperature to 160°C (140°C fan) Gas Mark 3. Evenly arrange the cookie dough over the cherry filling. Set in the oven and bake for an extra 15 minutes or until the cookie dough is ready and the juice from the cherries is bubbling. Serve immediately or let it cool and serve later, it tastes great with vanilla ice cream or custard.

INGREDIENTS: • 1 pack Doughlicious Chocolate triple chip cookie dough • 1kg frozen pitted cherries • 110g brown sugar • 3 tbsps cornstarch • 1 tsp vanilla extract • ¼ tsp almond extract • Pinch of salt • 50ml lemon juice (one lemon) • Vanilla ice cream, for serving

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Fizz-day The sun’s shining and life is finally looking a little more ‘normal’ – what better excuse do you need to pop open a bottle of everyone’s favourite bubbles this month? Prosecco is an Italian white wine whose namesake village is in the province of Trieste, Italy. Made from the Prosecco/ Glera grape, this sparkling wine has exploded in popularity over the last decade, overtaking champagne to become the top tipple of choice for celebrations, romantic meals or just a catch-up chat with the girls. In fact, we Britons consume more prosecco than anywhere else in the world – knocking back over a third of all the bubbly stuff produced. With National Prosecco Day falling on 13 August, corks will no doubt be popping in gardens all across the country. Here we provide a cocktail recipe and some nibbles to help you celebrate this fizz-tastic day. PICK A PROSECCO Like champagne, prosecco must now be from its namesake region to be given the famous title, and consequently most proseccos are Italian. However, you can still support local with this popular fizz from Adnams. Made in the heart of prosecco country, this fruity number is perfect for every occasion. With refreshing apple, pear and white peach flavours, this affordable prosecco is a must for any wine-rack.

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As prosecco is quite sweet, it pairs well with savoury and salty foods like cheese, cured meats and seafood (in fact, in the UK our favourite accompanying meal is fish and chips!). Try these moreish hors d'oeuvres to serve alongside your prosecco cocktail.

PASSION FRUIT MARTINI

Simple, sophisticated and bursting with zingy tropical fruit flavours, this is the perfect summer cocktail with an added burst of bubbles. SERVES: 2 INGREDIENTS: • 2 ripe passion fruits, halved • 60ml vanilla vodka • 30ml passoa • 1 tbsp lime juice • 1 tbsp sugar syrup • prosecco, to serve METHOD: Scoop the seeds from one of the passion fruits into the glass of a cocktail shaker, add the vodka, passoa, lime juice and sugar syrup. Add a handful of ice and shake well. Strain into two martini glasses, top up with prosecco, then add half a passion fruit to each as a garnish. Make your own sugar syrup: Boil equal quantities of sugar and water in a pan for about 5 minutes, until it has a syrupy consistency. 27

Mini poppadoms with mango chutney Finely shred 3 peeled carrots, dice ½ a cucumber and finely slice 4 spring onions. Mix together with a squeeze of lemon juice and 1 tbsp toasted mustard seeds. To serve, pile into bought mini poppadom crisps, top each with a small dollop of mango chutney and scatter with coriander leaves. Cucumber salmon slices Cut 1 large cucumber into 20 thick slices and scoop out some of the seedy middle, leaving a dip. Mix 200ml crème fraîche with zest 1 lemon and freshly ground black pepper, then spoon 1 tsp into each dip. Top with a piece smoked salmon, lemon zest and some black pepper. Stuffed prosciutto balls Mash 100g feta with ½ finely chopped chilli, 2 tsp chopped mint and zest and juice of ¼ lemon. Roll into 24 small balls. Quarter 6 prosciutto slices lengthways, then wrap each prosciutto strip around a feta ball.

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Lauren from King’s Cake Emporium spends her free time creating delicious, fantastically decorated bakes for special occasions. One day she’ll open her own bakery, but for now, she’s sharing her baking tips, tricks and know-how with Places&Faces.

am a self-taught home baker who loves nothing more than feeding my family and friends sweet treats. Throughout the pandemic, I have been doing weekly doorstep deliveries to loved ones so they could continue to get their sugar fix. I love to try out new recipes but feel frustrated when the recipe lists endless ingredients I don’t have or are so niche that you know they won’t get used again. A short but sweet recipe (pun intended!) always draws me in. Not only is it great for beginners or children but perfect to have in your back pocket when you need to rustle something up last minute.

Mix’n’Match This recipe is simple, delicious and versatile! You can use any chocolate of your choice or can swap out the chocolate chips for Smarties, M’n’Ms, Mini Eggs, or if that’s a bit too sweet for you, some dried fruit will also be great!

 e i k oo C INGREDIENTS: Makes approx 30 cookies – quantities can be halved

• 200g butter/baking spread, softened • 200g soft light brown sugar • 2 tbsp golden syrup

METHOD: Preheat the oven to 180˚C/Gas Mark 4 and line a few baking trays with baking paper. Beat together the butter and sugar. Once this turns pale in colour, add the golden syrup and beat until smooth. Add approx half of the flour and stir until mixed. Add the chocolate and remaining flour. Once mixed, pop the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 1-2 minutes by hand until smooth. Roll small pieces of dough in your hand to form a ball, I find 40g is a good size. Place these on the baking sheets spaced well apart, pressing each down slightly. Bake for 10-15 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from the oven and leave on the trays for 2-3 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

• 300g self raising flour • 180g chocolate chips/sugar coated chocolates

Now, if you fancy making these cookies extra special, scoop 30 individual teaspoons of your favourite spread such as Nutella, Biscoff etc onto a chopping board and freeze for approx 30 minutes. Once you have formed your balls of cookie dough, flatten them slightly in your hand and wrap this around your frozen spread. This will give you slightly larger cookies with a delicious, surprise filling!

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METHOD: Pre-heat oven to 180°C or 160°C fan. Pat the duck legs dry with kitchen paper and season all over with salt and pepper. Place the duck legs on a baking tray, skin side up and roast for approx 1 hour and 15 minutes. You can use this time to prepare the salad and dressing. Whisk all the dressing ingredients vigorously in a bowl. At the end of cooking time, check the duck for tenderness and return to the oven for 15 minutes if more cooking is required. Once the duck is cooked remove from the oven and allow to cool until it is at a temperature to handle, then remove the meat from the bones and set aside until ready to serve. Divide the leaves and avocado onto 4 starter plates. Scatter the duck over the top and spoon over the dressing. Garnish with fresh coriander. This dish also works well with any cooked duck left over from a roast and of course will save you time.

Caesar salad is a firm favourite for many and lends itself very well to duck. SERVES: 2 as a main or 4 as a starter INGREDIENTS: • 2 Gressingham duck breasts • 3 to 4 gem lettuce • 2 slices sourdough (roughly torn into 3cm pieces) • 30g shaved Parmesan Dressing • 100ml light olive oil • 30g finely grated Parmesan • 2 cloves garlic, peeled and finely chopped • 4 tbsp mayonnaise • Juice of half a lemon • 1 tsp Dijon mustard • 1 tbsp water

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METHOD: Pre-heat oven to 200°C or 180°C fan. Dry the duck breasts well with kitchen paper. Lightly score the skin with a sharp knife, six to eight times, and season both sides. Separate the gem leaves, wash and drain. Whisk or blend all the dressing ingredients. Add more water if needed to create a thickness you prefer, and season to taste. Lay the duck breasts skin side down into a wide, oven proof cold pan without any oil. Cook over a low to medium heat for 6-8 minutes until golden and crisp, carefully pouring off any excess fat into a bowl as the duck cooks. Place torn bread around the duck and place pan in the oven for 6-8 minutes. Remove from the oven, turn the duck over so it’s skin side up, mix the bread in the duck oil. Remove bread onto kitchen paper and allow duck to rest for 10 minutes. Meanwhile take a large bowl, place in the leaves and coat them with half of the dressing. Divide onto your serving plates. Share out the bread croutons. After resting, slice the duck and place on top of the leaves. Drizzle with the remaining dressing and scatter the shaved Parmesan on top.

SERVES: 2 to 4 people INGREDIENTS: • 2 Gressingham spatchcock poussin • 1 tbsp light olive oil Chimmichurri • Small handful flat leaf parsley and coriander, roughly chopped • 2 garlic cloves, peeled and finely chopped • 1 red chilli, finely chopped • 1 tbsp white wine vinegar • 2 tbsp light olive oil • Sea salt

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Potato salad • 400g new potatoes • 1 tbsp horseradish cream • 1 tbsp mayonnaise • 1 radish, washed and thinly sliced • 2 spring onions, thinly sliced

If you start cooking the duck in a cold pan the pan will heat slowly, as will the breast's skin and fat, rendering out the fat and making the skin incredibly crispy. Remember to spoon off any excess fat if needed to get the perfect finish.

Slaw • Half small red cabbage, core removed, thinly sliced • 1 carrot, peeled and grated • 1 small white onion, peeled and thinly sliced • Juice of 1 lemon • 2 tbsp light olive oil • 1 tsp white wine vinegar

While oily fish is considered a top source of omega-3 fatty acids, duck also contains these heart-healthy acids.

Chimmichurri is a wonderful Argentinian condiment that is easy to make and goes extremely well with any grilled or roasted meats. Best made a few hours before so the flavours can really take hold.

METHOD: Pre-heat oven to 200°C or 180°C fan oven. Pat birds dry with kitchen paper and lightly season all over. Preparation of the chimmichurri can be done a day ahead. Mix all the ingredients together, season with sea salt, set aside or refrigerate. Simmer the potatoes in boiling salted water for 10 minutes until tender and then drain. Mix all the slaw ingredients together, season with salt and pepper. Place a large frying pan onto a low to medium heat and add oil. When hot carefully lay in the poussin breast side down until coloured, approx 6-8 minutes. Turn the poussin over to seal. Cook for 2 minutes. Transfer to a roasting tray and place in the oven for 20 minutes. When cooked remove from the oven and rest in a warm place for 10 minutes. In a mixing bowl put in all ingredients for potato salad, cut some of the larger potatoes in half if needed, and mix well. Season to taste. To serve place the slaw and potato salad into seperate serving bowls and the chimmichurri into a ramekin. On a chopping board cut the poussin in half along the breast bone. Drizzle any poussin juices over the bird and a spoon of chimmichurri. Place everything into the middle of the table so everyone can share.

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uicy beef patty, melted cheese, soft bun and a dream combination of condiments and toppings – nothing says ‘it’s the weekend!’ like a fully loaded burger for tea. National Burger Day is celebrated in the UK on the 26th August, so whether you’ll be firing up the BBQ at home or heading to your favourite burger restaurant, here are our top recipes and recommendations to help whet your appetite.

Falafel (V) INGREDIENTS (SERVES 4) • 400g can chickpeas, rinsed and drained • 1 small red onion, roughly chopped • 1 garlic clove, chopped • Handful of parsley (see page 55 for tips on growing your own) • 1 tsp ground cumin • 1 tsp ground coriander • ½ tsp harissa paste or chilli powder • 2 tbsp plain flour • 2 tbsp sunflower oil • toasted pitta bread, to serve • 200g tub tomato salsa, to serve • Green salad, to serve METHOD: Drain and rinse the chickpeas and pat dry with kitchen paper. Tip into a food processor along with the onion, garlic, parsley, cumin, coriander, harissa paste, flour and a little salt. Blend until fairly smooth, then shape into four patties with your hands. Heat the sunflower oil in a non-stick frying pan, and fry the burgers for 3 minutes on each side or until lightly golden. Serve with the toasted pitta bread, tomato salsa and green salad.

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INGREDIENTS (SERVES 4) • 1 small onion, diced • 500g good-quality beef mince • 1 egg • 1 tbsp vegetable oil • 4 burger buns • Salad and relish of your choice, to serve METHOD: Tip the beef mince into a bowl with the diced onion and egg, then mix well. Divide the mixture into four. Lightly wet your hands, then carefully roll the mixture into balls, each roughly the size of a tennis ball. Set in the palm of your hand and gently squeeze down to flatten into patties about 3cm thick. Make sure all the burgers are the same thickness so that they will cook evenly. Put on a plate, cover and leave in the fridge to firm up for at least 30 minutes. Heat the barbecue to medium hot. Lightly brush one side of each burger with vegetable oil. Place the burgers, oil-side down, on the barbecue. Cook for 5 minutes until the meat is lightly charred. Don’t move them around or they may stick. Oil the other side, then turn over using tongs. Don’t press down on the meat, as that will squeeze out all the lovely juices. Cook for 5 minutes more for medium. If you like your burgers pink in the middle, cook for 1 minute less each side. For welldone burgers, cook for 1 minute more. Take the burgers off the barbecue and leave to rest on a plate. Meanwhile, slice four burger buns in half. Place, cut side down, on the barbecue rack and toast for 1 minute until lightly charred. Place a burger inside each bun, then top with your choice of accompaniments (we’re pro-gherkins here at P&F HQ!).

Colman’s mustard

Famously based in Norwich, Norfolk, there’s nothing quite like the distinctive zingy flavour of Colman’s mustard. If you like a kick of fiery heat in your burgers, add a squeeze of English Squeezable mustard to get your tastebuds tingling. Colman’s also offer an Ultimate Burger seasoning mix to combine with mince or a meatfree alternative for a quick and easy takeaway-style dinner. Mustard £1.70 | Ultimate Burger mix 80p | colmans.co.uk

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If you’d rather be served your burger (and who can blame you after months of cooking in lockdown?), here are our favourite places to get them hot off the grill.

The Smokehouse, Ormesby

Fupburger, Harleston

Widely lauded for serving up the best burgers around, this southern American-style diner has a wide range of home-cooked and in-house smoked meals on their menu. With over twenty burgers on offer, all of which are served as double patties with rustic skin on or shoestring fries, house slaw and salad, you’re truly spoilt for choice. Will you opt for a juicy Brisket Burger, the Mac Attack (topped with mac‘n’cheese), a Cowboy Chicken Sandwich or will you brave the aptly-named Triple Bypass – five patties stacked with pulled pork, pulled chicken, brisket, cheese and onion rings? Either way, stretchy waistbands are recommended! thesmokehouseormesby.co.uk

Launched in July 2019 at Latitude festival, Fupburger’s success as a pop-up at pubs exploded during lockdown, when the gourmet burgers and sides were offered as a takeaway option from locations in Harleston and Norwich. Made from 35-day dry aged beef and packed with quality ingredients including pancetta bacon, American cheese, pickled onions and a secret burger sauce, customers can choose from one, two, three or four stacked patties. There is also a fried chicken burger (the Dirty Clucker), The Veganic Smutburger for non-meat eaters, plus some epic sides (Baron Bigod mac‘n’cheese anyone?). Fupburger is currently operating takeaway from the Dog House in Norwich and The Cap in Harleston. fupburger.co.uk

Zaks, Norfolk Zaks has been a staple in Norwich and Norfolk since 1976. Its famous chargrilled burgers are still made from 100% British beef by the same local company and are cooked fresh to order. Each 6oz patty is served in a toasted bun with beef tomato, lettuce, red onion, dill pickle, mayo and a choice of ‘taters. Our go-tos are The PB (smooth peanut butter, maple and red pepper glaze, bacon and crispy red onions), The JD (complete with Tennessee whisky glaze and MJ cheese), and the Godfather (mushrooms and Italian cheese on a garlic sour dough bun). Vegetarians and vegans are excellently catered to here, with all the same burger choices as meat eaters, swapping the meat for Moving Mountains vegan patties, facon and other plant-based ingredients. zaks.uk.com

Gonzo’s, Norwich Gonzo's is an eclectic tearoom in Norwich that serves coffee, cocktails, and boasts ‘the best damn burgers in town’. Their menu features a quirky selection of excellently named burgers including the Alan Partridge-inspired Alpha Papa, a 100% Angus beef burger with all the fixings, the Dirty Gurty, a beef burger topped with peanut butter and jelly, sriracha hot sauce and bacon; as well as the Quackie Chan, a duck burger with sesame and cucumber slaw. There are a few vegetarian/vegan options, as well as a selection of ‘the biggest damn burgers in town’ which are double stacked and generously stuffed with a variety of downright delicious meats, sauces and extras. gonzostearoom.com

Jojo’s, Lowestoft This family-run kitchen and bar does American grub with a British twist. Using local butchers and artisan bakers to source all their produce, everything has as short a journey from field to fork as possible. Focusing on ribs, sharing platters and of course, burgers, the menu includes a selection of 6oz steak, chicken and halloumi burgers. Our picks include the Pig Mac (8-hour slow cooked Kansas city-style pulled pork, swiss cheese and house apple slaw), the Ring of Fire (crispy bacon, MJ cheese, jalapenos, lettuce, tomato, red onion, hot sauce and Jojo’s sauce), and The Colonel (southern fried chicken breast, crispy bacon, a hash brown, MJ cheese, tomato, lettuce and chipotle ketchup). jojoskitchenandbar.co.uk

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This amazing tea rooms has a traditional feel with natural wood and Georgian architecture. With a shop and bakery you are certain to enjoy a fabulous selection of homemade cakes, breads and savouries. You will find a richly varied selection, from traditional Norfolk shortcake and their famous quiches, to exotic pistachio cherry cakes and pecan pie. Eat in or in the secret garden which has an attractive, paved terrace and colourful borders. Afternoon tea includes three delicious sandwiches made with their homemade bread, fruit and cheddar cheese scones with Dorset clotted cream and raspberry jam, and an array of delectable handmade cakes. Holt, Norfolk NR25 6BA 01263 713232

This gem in the heart of the broads is famous for its in-house bakery which produces a full range of delicious homemade cakes and pastries everyday. The restaurant offers a view of the Norfolk broads and they also have an outside seating area where you can enjoy a mouth-watering selection of freshly baked cakes, homemade scones and a range of speciality teas. Bookings are required for the afternoon tea. Potter Heigham, Norfolk NR29 5JD 01692 671923

The Tea Shed

ity at a competitive price The beautiful seaside village of Walberswick is certainly one of the best days out on the Suffolk coast and The Tea Shed is the perfect place to stop for afternoon tea after a long morning of crabbing and walking in the dunes. The delicious afternoon tea's are available from September to March every year. They include a selection of sandwiches, sausage rolls, scones with cream and jam, amazing cakes and unlimited tea and coffee. Walberswick, Suffolk IP18 6TT 01502 724468

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The Snug Tearoom

This quintessential village tearoom serves an excellent selection of homemade fayre which can be enjoyed inside or in the peaceful courtyard garden; dogs are also welcome inside and out. Afternoon tea includes sandwiches, sausage roll, cheese scone, fruit scone with jam and cream and a selection of mini cakes served with tea or coffee. Like most venues 24 hours’ notice and booking is essential. Westleton, Suffolk IP17 3AD 01728 648216

Hamptons @ the Barn

Set in a beautiful converted barn situated just outside the village of Bawdeswell in the leafy Norfolk countryside, where you can enjoy an exceptional afternoon tea with everything hand-made on the premises; sandwiches, sausage rolls, cheese straws, cakes and scones with cream and jam. The fifty-seater restaurant has an adjoining terraced area for enjoying al fresco dining during the summer months. Bawdeswell, Norfolk, NR20 4AA 01362 688094

DID YOU KNOW? High tea or low tea? High tea was originally known as a working-class man’s main meal which included bread, meats and pies. Alternatively low tea was enjoyed by higher classes and was considered a light snack before the main dinner. The ‘high’ and ‘low’ refer to where the tea was taken. Either at a low table whilst lounging on a comfortable sofa or at a high dining table. 37

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reignite date night 2. Open air movie Bring a blanket, camping chairs and snacks and snuggle up together to watch a classic film in the great outdoors while the weather is warm. There are several parks in Norfolk and Suffolk that hold pop-up movie events regularly, including Eaton Park in Norwich, which is hosting the Norwich Film and Food Festival from 26-28 August.

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6. Pack a picnic Dates don’t have to be extravagant: sometimes simple is best. Pack up a picnic of all your favourite foods and whisk your partner off for a romantic brunch, lunch or dinner in a location that means a lot to you both for some quality time chatting together.

1. Go out for a fancy dinner L'Escargot Sur Mer If you are going to take your significant other out for an amazing meal then you need a restaurant that packs a punch. L'Escargot Sur Mer in Aldeburgh does just that. A sister restaurant of the famous L’Escargot in Soho which has a enviable history and was described as "This isn’t just a French restaurant, it’s a Soho institution" by Jay Rayner. The Aldeburgh restaurant has a simple and understated interior which combines perfectly with the great staff and excellent atmosphere. The menu is short and sweet, currently with five starters, four mains and three puddings, and is added to by the daily specials. However, each one of the choices on the menu are stars in their own right making a small menu difficult to select from as you want to order one of everything. As you would expect, snails are always on the menu, as is the exceptional baked lobster with garlic butter. This restaurant is not to be missed.

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7. Go to a gig 3. Theme Park

For thrill-seekers and the young at heart, you can’t beat a day doing loopthe-loops on rollercoasters, getting competitive on the dodgems and indulging in some candy floss with your love. For extra brownie points, winning a teddy bear at the amusements is a must!

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4. Visit a vineyard A vineyard tour makes for a perfect date: indulge in some locally-made wine in beautiful scenery, learn something new, then buy a bottle or two of your favourites as a memento of a great day spent together – or to carry on the party at home!

If you’re both music-lovers, you’ll definitely enjoy a night singing along and rocking out to some live music together. There are plenty of al fresco concerts and mini festivals happening this summer, or you could support your local pub by visiting when they next have a band or singer on.

8. Pretend you’re on holiday It might be right on our doorstep, but when’s the last time you treated yourselves to a day spent at one of our many beautiful beaches? Soak up the sun, have a splash in the sea and top it all off with a fish and chip supper – followed by ice cream, of course!

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5. Stroll round a garden or park

We’re spoilt for choice for grand gardens and picturesque parks. Make your partner feel like royalty for the day by taking them for a wander round Sandringham Royal Park, which has over 60 acres of formal gardens to explore. A traditional afternoon tea in the restaurant afterwards will make it even more special.

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9. Watch the sunrise

Being two of the most easterly counties in the UK, we enjoy enviable sunrises here. Watching the sunrise together is a definite tick off the dating bucket list, so check your weather app, pack a flask of coffee and some pastries and head to the coast for a spectacular start to your date day – it’ll be well worth the early wake-up.

10. PYO fruit

It’s an ideal time of year to make the most of nature’s bounty. Spend a sunny afternoon picking delicious homegrown fruits, including apples, strawberries, raspberries, plums and blackcurrants. Once you’ve picked your fill, why not have a cream tea with your fresh strawberries, or make some blackcurrant jam together?

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11. On the Broads Hire a kayak, paddleboard or canoe and spend a few hours drifting along the peaceful waterways of the Broads. Start near Geldeston and moor up for a cheeky pint or a spot of lunch at the Locks Inn.

12. Mini golf

If you love getting competitive with each other, mini golf is a great, lighthearted activity for a fun date day. For outdoor golf, our pick is always Pirates Cove Adventure Golf in Great Yarmouth (follow this up with more adventures along the Golden Mile). Indoors, try Crazier Golf at Norwich’s new Boom Battle Bar.

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13. Beer garden

We all missed out on pubs last summer, so make the most of it now by whiling away an hour or two in your favourite beer garden. This is a fuss-free, casual date that gives you both the perfect opportunity to sit and have a proper chat.

14. Secret sauna

17. Go stargazing

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18. Have a spa day

What could be more romantic than your own secluded wood-fired sauna cabin on the banks of the River Waveney? Bring a picnic, enjoy a swim and get cosy in the sauna in this off-grid spot that’s perfect for unwinding and naturewatching together.

15. Visit a new town

Spend a day being tourists in your home county by visiting a town or area you’ve never been to before. Check out the attractions, treat each other to a meal or something from the shops and make new memories after a year indoors. See page 15 for inspiration.

East Anglia’s big skies and lack of light pollution provide ample opportunity to stargaze – what could be more romantic? Take a tipple or two, some blankets and even a telescope, and see what constellations you can see; Kelling Heath is a great spot for this.

Treat yourselves to a couples massage or other shared spa treatment to really relax and unwind. This is especially great for busy couples who don’t get much time to themselves. You could even recreate the spa experience from home by getting in your dressing gowns, doing facemasks, and giving each other massages.

16. Recreate your first date

For longer-term lovers, this is a wonderful way of reminding yourselves where it all began. Surprise your partner by whisking them off to the same coffee shop, restaurant or bar that you first went to and reminisce about the time you’ve spent together since then. 41

27. Walk or bike ride

Pick a scenic route and head off on a stroll or bike ride together. Sometimes a date is just about spending some quality time together, rather than doing flashy activities or having to spend any money.

28. Horse riding

Ride off into the sunset with your beau… this is a great date activity for both experienced and novice horse riders, especially if it’s along the dreamy setting of a sandy beach as offered by Pakefield Riding School.

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19. Go to a class

Spice things up by trying something neither of you have done before – whether that’s a cookery class, a pottery class (any excuse to recreate the Ghost moment), or Spanish classes. It makes for a unique date and you could pick up a new hobby in the process!

20. Prosecco night at home

Staying home can be just as romantic as going out if you put the effort in. Get dressed up, light some candles and pop open a bottle of bubbles. See page 25 for our prosecco cocktail and accompanying nibbles recommendations.

21. Go dancing

Let loose and put on your dancing shoes – whether you go to a club, a bar, a dance class or simply ask Alexa to play your wedding playlist, grab your love and dance like no-one’s watching. My husband’s cheesy dad dancing is shameless and never fails to put a smile on my face.

22. Plant a garden

This is especially nice if you’ve just moved in together or are looking for a way to spruce up your outdoors space a bit. Visit a local garden centre, pick out some flowers, herbs or vegetables and work as a team to sow some magic – then reap the rewards when it all starts to bloom. See page 55 for our tips on growing seasonal herbs, veg and salad. 42

23. Cook for each other

Let’s face it, food is truly the way to our hearts. Take the time to pick a recipe your partner would really love, then surprise them with a lovingly homecooked meal after a long week at work. If cooking isn’t your forte, a supermarket dine in deal will go down just as well!

24. Coffee date

This is a perfect first date idea if the thought of eating a meal in front of someone new terrifies you. Grab a coffee and get to know each other for an hour or two – our favourite caffeine outlet is Strangers Coffee House in Norwich.

strangerscoffee.com

25. Afternoon tea There’s something opulent about being treated to an afternoon tea. Finger sandwiches, scones, cakes and pastries with a cuppa is a match made in heaven – see page 37 for our top five afternoon teas in the area.

26. Exercise class

Work up a sweat and release those feel-good endorphins by going to an exercise class together. This is ideal for active couples or those wanting to challenge themselves, especially as you’re both more likely to stick to a new workout if it’s fun!

If you have an anniversary or birthday coming up, there’s no greater gesture than treating your other half to a romantic night away. Our favourite place to hole up is The Pigs in Edgefield – Spa Rooms come with a private courtyard and firepit, in-room spa facilities and a bath big enough for two.

thepigs.org.uk

30. Go Ape

For the truly adventurous, why not spend the day swinging through the trees of Thetford Forest? Navigate the high ropes course and zoom down zip lines together, or take a more leisurely route by hiring a Segway.

goape.co.uk

Save the indoor galleries and museums for winter and head off in search of an art trail. Raveningham Sculpture Trail provides three acres of gardens with artworks and installations from more than 60 artists.

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31. Wine & cheese night

See how past lovers lived by visiting some of Norfolk and Suffolk’s fabulous National Trust properties. A great date for history buffs or just those keen to nose around someone else’s grand house and garden! Our pick is always Blickling Hall.

nationaltrust.org.uk/blickling-estate

In our family this is a staple, which we inventively call a ‘fancy French tea’. Gather together some local cheese (Baron Bigod is a must) and wines for an extra personal touch, spread out on the sofa and enjoy.

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33. Escape room

Test your collaborative skills by working as a team to solve the riddles, discover the hidden clues and beat the clock to escape in time. Escape Hunt in Norwich offer themed rooms including Dr Who, Aladdin and Alice in Wonderland.

escapehunt.com

34. Go on a double date

If you’ve got a favourite couple you enjoy spending time with, why not team up and go on a date together? Whether this is a cinema trip, a meal or bowling, help to keep the romance alive with a little help from your friends.

35. Pyjama and board game day

The ultimate lazy Sunday activity, devote a day to being in your comfies while playing your favourite board games. This can easily be a family date day if you have little ones, and is best accompanied by a takeaway so no one has to cook.

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32. Zoo

The perfect date for animal lovers, take a trip to the zoo to learn more about your favourite animals. For an extra memorable day out, Africa Alive also offer a safari tour and feed a giraffe experience.

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38. Go karting

Pretend you’re kids again and get behind the wheel of a go kart. Excellent fun and a day out with a difference, you can even make it so the winner gets a prize in the form of a meal out, a bunch of flowers or some chocolates for extra brownie points.

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39. Glamping

If one of you loves fancy hotels and the other doesn’t mind roughing it, this is the perfect compromise. Spend a few nights eschewing your phones and getting back to nature, but with all the comforts of home. Round the Woods is our personal go-to.

roundthewoods.co.uk

40. Adnams tour For a boozy grown-up date, head to Adnams where you can take part in either a brewery or distillery tour, complete with plenty of opportunities for tastings. If your partner is a big gin fan, you could even splash out on a Make Your Own Gin experience.

adnams.co.uk/experiences

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Maldon salt

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shredded slaw, pickled chilli & herb labneh with

SERVES: 4 INGREDIENTS: Labneh: • 500g thick Greek yoghurt • 1 tsp Maldon salt • Handful of dill, chopped Chicken Shawarma: • 8 chicken thighs, skinless and boneless • 1 lemon, zested and juiced • 50ml olive oil • 3 garlic cloves, crushed • 1 tsp ground coriander • 1 tsp ground cumin • 1 tsp ground cinnamon • 1 tsp smoked paprika • ½ tsp dried oregano Shredded Slaw: • ½ red cabbage, shredded • ½ green cabbage, shredded • 2 carrots, ribboned • 5 radishes, finely sliced • 2 tbsp Greek yoghurt • ½ lemon, juiced • 1 tsp Maldon salt • 1 tsp nigella seeds To Garnish: • 50g pickled jarred chillies • 4 flatbreads • Handful of mint, leaves picked • Handful of parsley, leaves picked

METHOD: Prepare the labneh the day before. In a large bowl, mix together the yoghurt and the Maldon salt. Then line a fine sieve with muslin cloth, and pour the yoghurt in. Tie the top of the muslin around the yoghurt so it is sealed and then place the sieve over a large bowl in the fridge. Allow the yoghurt to strain and the liquid to drip into the bowl below – leave this overnight. The next day you should have a much thicker and creamier consistency. The longer you leave it the thicker it will get – more a spreadable cheese. Once you have strained the labneh stir through the chopped dill and leave in the fridge until you are ready to use it. You can also prepare the chicken to marinade the night before, as this will ensure the best flavour and help tenderise the meat. In a large bowl mix together the olive oil, lemon zest and juice, crushed garlic, spices and oregano. Season the mixture well with cracked black pepper and a good pinch of Maldon salt. Add the chicken thighs and mix so they are well coated. Clingfilm the bowl and place in the fridge overnight. The next day you are ready to prepare and cook your Shawarma. Start by making the shredded slaw by adding all the shredded vegetables in a large bowl and tossing through the Greek yoghurt, lemon juice, Maldon salt and the nigella seeds until it is all well combined.

Then prepare the skewers. Cut the chicken pieces into thick strips and thread onto the skewers – if you are using wooden skewers rather than metal, just ensure to soak them in water for 30 minutes before using (this stops the wood from burning). Heat up the BBQ or alternatively you can use a griddle pan. Cook the chicken skewers for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden and charred and the chicken is cooked through. Place the flatbreads in the oven to warm up. To serve, spread some labneh onto the warm flatbread, then top with shredded slaw, chicken shawarma and some pickled chillies. Garnish with an extra pinch of Maldon salt, some mint and parsley leaves and a squeeze of lemon juice.

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s l a i t n e s s e Maldon Salt, blackberry & thyme margarita SERVES: 2

BBQ prawns

chilli, ginger, coriander & fresh lime with

SERVES: 4 INGREDIENTS: • 8 large tiger prawns, shells on • 200g unsalted butter, softened • A thumb sized piece of ginger, grated • 2 garlic cloves, crushed • A large handful of coriander (stalks and leaves) chopped • 1 lime, zested • 1 tsp Maldon salt • 1 red chilli, deseeded and finely diced • 1 lime, cut into wedges, to serve • Coriander leaves, to garnish METHOD: In a high-powered blender or food processor, blitz together the unsalted butter, grated ginger, garlic, coriander, lime zest and Maldon salt. Mix this until you have a smooth and vibrantly green butter. Heat up the BBQ or alternatively you can use a griddle pan. Brush the prawns all over with the green butter until they are well coated. Place them on the griddle and cook for 2 minutes on each side until they are bright pink and cooked with light charring on their shells. Remove the prawns from the griddle and brush with some more of the butter, allowing it to soak in. Add the lime wedges to the hot griddle pan and cook them for a minute on each side to char. Remove the lime wedges and squeeze them over the prawns. Sprinkle over the finely diced chilli and coriander leaves and the prawns are ready to serve.

INGREDIENTS: • 50g Maldon salt • 1/2 tsp thyme leaves • 1 lime wedge • 6 blackberries, plus 4 for garnish (10 in total) • 5 sprigs of thyme • 150ml reposado or silver tequila • 30ml agave syrup • 75ml lime juice • Ice METHOD: Mix together the Maldon salt and the picked thyme leaves on a small plate. Rub the rim of a lowball glass or short tumbler with the wedge of lime so it is wet. Then turn the glass upside down into the salt and thyme mix and press and turn it so there is a good even coating of salt around the rim of each glass. In a cocktail shaker add the 6 blackberries and 3 thyme sprigs, then muddle these well together, pushing the blackberries so they burst and break down. Then into the same shaker add the tequila, agave and lime juice. Fill the shaker half full of ice, then pop the lid on and shake really well for a minute. Add some ice cubes into your salt rimmed glasses. Then pour the margarita through a fine strainer into each glass. Garnish with the remaining blackberries and a sprig of thyme in each glass – serve immediately.

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uring August your garden is still at its summer best, with plants and flowers flourishing in the good weather. You might think this is too late in the year to start planting vegetables, herbs and salad, but there are many varieties that can be sown and grown late in summer – plus, it’s a great time to get organised for autumn and winter harvests, as well as keeping some crops coming through into early spring. So, dig out your trowel and watering can and give growing your own a go.

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There’s still time to make direct sowings of fast-maturing carrot varieties such as 'Adelaide', just make sure these are in the ground by the end of August at the latest and be wary of pesky carrot fly.

Lettuce In the greenhouse or indoors, sow winter lettuce in module trays to plant out towards the end of August. Lettuces are hardier than they look and can be overwintered for picking as leaves from April through to June, giving a long season of harvest from just one sowing.

Spinach Overwintered spinach grows beautifully sweet leaves and can survive the harshest frosts. Sow in the second and third weeks of August; harvest from November and March.

Rocket Sowing wild rocket in early August will make plentiful leaves before winter, and then lie dormant. New growth in spring offers two months of harvests. Sow in late August if using salad rocket; harvest both from October.

Swiss chard Swiss chard can be sown in drills now for autumn 'baby leaves' or left to overwinter for a spring crop.

Radicchio Sow outdoors for use as an autumn salad leaf (they’re great in sandwiches). This vibrant red leafy veg is a relative of chicory and has a bitter taste.

VEGETABLES Radishes Radishes are very quick to crop, being ready to eat in as little as four weeks. Make direct sowings this month for an autumn harvest, or try sowing winter radishes, which can be left in the ground and dug up as required, or lifted in November and stored.

HERBS Parsley You can sow this hardy biennial herb in seed trays to grow in the greenhouse or indoors throughout the winter, or plant the established herb into its final position in a pot or raised bed outdoors in early August.

Spring onions

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Winter-hardy spring onions such as 'White Lisbon' and 'Performer' can be direct sown now. Onions don’t germinate well in temperatures regularly above 20°C, so sowing outdoors in rows is advisable. If sowing in module trays, up to 10 seeds in each should give a worthwhile clump next spring.

According to an old English folk tale, parsley will grow best in a household where the wife wears the trousers!

Winter cabbage Finish planting out winter cabbages early in the month – be sure to allow about 45cm between plants as they get quite big.

Cauliflower Plant summer or autumn cauliflowers outside early in the month for an autumn harvest – the perfect time for roast dinners with plenty of homemade cauliflower cheese!

Kale Finish planting out kale for winter and spring cropping. Kale tolerates cold weather better than most other brassicas, although it should be netted against birds if possible.

Coriander This leafy herb may be a bit like Marmite, but it is easy-to-grow and can be sown from spring to autumn. Water regularly and harvest when needed.

Dill Dill hates having its roots disturbed or being transplanted, so sow in-situ, either into pots or the ground where you want it to grow. These feathery plants may need support from canes, as strong winds can flatten them.

Chervil Sow this mild aniseed-flavoured herb directly into prepared soil outdoors. Plant in a shady, cool spot and water regularly. Be aware that chervil is a prolific selfseeder, so it might pay to keep it in pots if you don’t want more of it! 47

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This month Julie looks at campervan and caravan refurbishments.

ith the turbulent times of late and an emphasis on the staycation, what better way to enjoy the amazing places to visit in the UK than in your campervan. Whether towed or static, now is the perfect time to make the most of it and spend some time with loved ones and relax. However, you might find that your van is in need of some attention. I have worked on so many projects refurbishing all kinds of mobile holiday homes... from campervans to boats! Back to basics holidays are very trendy these days allowing us time to switch off and relax. To maximise your enjoyment make sure the interior of your camper or caravan is up to scratch and comfortable. There is nothing worse than spending time in a tired interior when you are needing to recharge. Some of our customers have come to us with beautiful vintage VW campervans in need of a total interior makeover and lots of TLC.

Whereas others have more modern day campervans that just require a fabric uplift. With so many fabrics to choose from here at JHD Interiors, we have something to suit every project and taste. Often the older caravans can look a little tired and I thoroughly enjoy breathing new life into them.

within the base cushions. After time they lose their support and become compressed. It is so important to change this at regular intervals, just like a mattress. You really do need to be sitting comfortably if you are going to relax on your holiday. With a huge range of foams available on the market with different properties and densities it is

Often the older caravans can look a little tired and I thoroughly enjoy breathing new life into them. Contrasting the fabrics into the upholstery, curtains and blinds brings the new interior to life. Contrasting the fabrics into the upholstery, curtains and blinds brings the new interior to life. A great trend that we have got involved with recently is shepherd huts... now that is glamping at a high level. One of the biggest issues we tend to find with holiday homes is the foam

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itness has always been an escape for me. I can’t remember a time when I wasn’t heavily involved in a sport of some type. In recent years, I took up triathlon and quickly got addicted. Cycling has become my favourite of the three disciplines in triathlon. During the earlier stages of COVID and lockdown in England, I set myself a challenge to explore north Norfolk more by bike. I would set out riding and only take roads I had never been down before. Sometimes this ended in flat tyres on gravel roads, but mostly in unforgettable views and a bad cycling tan. One day towards the end of the summer, I set off in the early morning to combat anxiety. I didn’t stop riding until my brain slowed down. By the time I stopped I had ridden 103 miles, and I felt so much better mentally. I love the freedom and empowerment cycling brings me, and the friends I have made through the sport. I want to share this joy and make cycling accessible to everyone — anyone can do this sport and love it. Cycling really is the most versatile sport — in addition to being a basic form of exercise, it is also transport, can teach basic mechanic skills and is a great way to escape. I find there is nothing more freeing than chucking on my helmet (please always wear one) and heading out for a ride. Here are some tips for how you can get out exploring on wheels. 59

Life&Living GETTING STARTED I will repeat it again before going any further — please, please always wear a helmet. Besides that, no special kit is needed, just a helmet and a bike. I recommend wearing closed top shoes at all times as well, safety first! Depending on how far you plan on riding there are a few things to consider. Whether you are going at a leisurely pace, or really stomping the pedals, you are burning energy. Pack a bit of fuel in a rucksack or your pocket — my go to is a flapjack — and some water. Although recent evidence would suggest otherwise, Norfolk can get very sunny, and unless you want to return from your ride looking like a double lolly, wear some sun cream. On the opposite end of the scale, consider taking a waterproof. Before you set off, make sure your tyres are pumped up, and it might be wise to carry a spare, especially if going on the roads for some distance. It is easy to pick up small stones or flint on quiet Norfolk roads.

WHAT BIKE SHOULD I GET? In my book, any type of bike will provide for a great day. If you already have your own, fantastic, get out there. If not, consider hiring one for the day. Best to try a few options to see if cycling is for you, or hiring is a great way to avoid dragging your bikes on holiday when you already have limited space in the car! If you are looking to go off-road, a gravel or mountain bike are going to be solid options. The mountain bike will be more sturdy for the less experienced cyclist but will be slightly heavier and harder work. For on-road cycling, Norfolk and Suffolk both have some fantastic routes for road bikes. If you would like to go a bit further but haven’t quite built up the fitness yet, an E-bike could be a great option for you. There are a variety of settings from full assist to partial, where the motor will only kick in if you drop below a certain speed and need a little help. E-bikes are a great way to keep a group together if some are lessexperienced cyclists.

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WHERE CAN I GO? It is widely agreed that the best rides end with coffee and cake so I can highly recommend starting or finishing at a coffee shop. A favourite amongst cyclists near the north Norfolk coast is Black Apollo Coffee House in Holt. Another way to enjoy cycling is to include an ice cream or pub stop somewhere along the way. I like to cycle the coast road and stop for an ice cream in Hunstanton or Sheringham — a great way to explore the area. My favourite pub would definitely have to be my local — The Dun Cow in Salthouse — which has a big garden, plenty of room for a hungry group of cyclists. If you are a family looking for something on closed roads, Holkham Park is the place to go. There is a cycle hire with options for family members of every size and age. You can hire bikes for a couple of hours or the full day, with plenty of time to explore the park and the surrounding nature reserve before returning to the park for a coffee in the courtyard cafe. The past year has been so testing but it really did encourage so many people to get outside and enjoy fresh air activities. Whether this was you or not, I can’t recommend cycling enough. It is such a fantastic way to explore, get some exercise and learn some new skills. Gather up some family or friends, pack a picnic and get out there on two wheels. Be sure to give me a wave if you see a nice blue and orange bike pottering around the north Norfolk coast.

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The well-known and iconic village of Walberswick has attraced visitors for many years, so why not stay in one of The Anchor's 10 fabulous bedrooms, including four which are situated upstairs in the Arts and Craft building; each with a unique view overlooking different aspects of the village or towards the sea. The beautiful hotel is situated in the heart of the vilage and is the perfect base to explore the area where you can enjoy the picturesque settings of the beach huts and dunes. A stone's throw from the main building are a further six large chalets situated in the gardens which provide a quiet and comfortable refuge to relax. The restaurant offers a good selection of locally-sourced fayre. The bar has an excellent selection on offer including an amazing wine list which features 100 drop-dead delicious wines from some of the earth’s most inspired winemakers. What's not to like?

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Inspirin women Lisa Angel Andrew Hirst talks to another local inspirational woman, who has taken her business idea from her living room to an international stage with a multi-million pound turnover.

f you wanted to describe Lisa Angel in a couple of words "creative passion" would fit the bill. Lisa is a true champion of local creative talent and her own artistic journey began when she started her fashion degree at the Norfolk Institute of Art and Design. This eventually led Lisa on a path to achieving the job of her dreams as a buyer for a major high-street chain in London. A job with bright lights and plenty of travel, what's not to love. But as we go on our life's journey sometimes our priorities can change. After the birth

still the heart, soul and spiritual home of everything they do. The first permanent outlet came in 2006 when Lisa secured a kiosk in Chapelfield (now Chantry Place) and soon realised that help was needed. Lisa, her husband David, and a new member of staff covered the hours required to staff the kiosk as well as the craft fairs and split her time as a mum. "I didn't know what to call the business, and I was persuaded to use my name." Lisa said. "As the company has grown many of the original customers still buy personalised jewellery from us. I always try to buy locally myself. It is worth walking the extra distance to go to a local shop or producer. Norwich is such a fantastic city... vibrant and full of inspiration." Today the business has grown to a £9million turn-over and includes two retail outlets, one in Chantry Place Shopping

An inspiration to everyone, proving that great things can be achieved from small start-ups just by believing in yourself, your abilities and your products; whilst having the courage to take the first step. of her first child Lisa took the brave and exciting first step on a new path. Splitting her time between being a new mum and designing her own jewellery, she found a new outlet to reignite her creativity. In 2004 Lisa sold her car to help fund her dream and soon began selling her bespoke designs at craft fairs, including being a regular at venues like the Forum in Norwich. Lisa's living room soon became home to everything from concept and design to production and packaging, and is the birthplace for the brand that we know today as Lisa Angel Ltd. Very soon a local loyal following of customers was growing and, even though the business now has many sales throughout the UK and internationally, the strong Norwich base of customers is 66

Centre and the other in Lower Goat Lane, a global website, a major partnership with notonthehightstreet.com and a growing wholesale business spreading the Lisa Angel brand, products and philosophy even further. "I truly believe that you should listen to your customers, but you still need to be true to your own creative integrity to succeed." Lisa said. "Also we have always wanted to be kind to the planet. This is why we try to source everything from as sustainable sources as we can." With a large team who work solely on personalisation of the jewellery and products available it is clear to see that this is an integral part of the Lisa Angel brand. "I have always felt strongly about the personalised jewellery. It makes a special piece of jewellery even more

personal, which can be loved and cherished for years." "We have such a great team of people who are extremely creative and talented, and have a passion for the industry. They are helping us to continue to build on our success." When Covid hit and lock-downs were starting to kick in Lisa and the senior management team took the decision to shut the doors for the first time in seventeen years. Several of the staff were in tears and came up with creative ways as to how they could keep working, producing and fulfilling the customers orders online. Known as Lisa Angel Hero’s, these staff members went above and beyond to continue the creative journey the company had been on, keeping the doors open. Lisa, now a mum to three, like so many others unfortunately contracted Covid in April of this year. "It wasn't great, but it could have been so much worse. The thing that seems to be lingering on is the fatigue. Just doing regular things which would have normally been in a regular day seem to take more effort. I sometimes think it is just my imagination, but others I am certain that I am still feeling the effects of the virus." Lisa Angel continues to grow the business whilst staying true to the ethos which has made the company such a success. She is an inspiration to everyone, proving that great things can be achieved from small start-ups just by believing in yourself, your abilities and your products; whilst having the courage to take the first step. lisaangel.co.uk

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Model shown is Mustang Mach-E First Edition Extended Range AWD. Fuel Economy mpg (l/100km): Not applicable. CO2 emissions while driving: 0g/km. Electric Range for Extended Range AWD model: 335 miles*.

*Terms and conditions apply.apply. *Terms and conditions These figureswere were obtained the battery hadfully been fully charged. TheMach-E Mustang Mach-E is a battery electric vehicle requiring mains electricity These figures obtained afterafter the battery had been charged. The Mustang is a battery electric vehicle requiring mains electricity for charging. There is afor newcharging. There is a new test for fuel consumption, CO2 and electric range fi gures. The electric shown wasfigures. achieved using range the new testwas procedure. Figures shown for compatibility purposes. Only compare fuel consumption, CO2 and electric range figures with other cars tested to test for fuel consumption, CO2range and electric range The electric shown achieved using the new testare procedure. Figures shown are for compatibility purposes. same technical procedures. *TheseMach-E figures may notFirst reflect real driving results, which will dependRange upon a number of factorsFuel including the starting chargempg of the battery, accessories fitted,Not variations in weather, driving CO2 Model the shown is Mustang Edition Extended AWD. Economy (l/100km): applicable. Only compare fuel consumption, electric range figures with other cars the same procedures. *These figures are maybased not reflect real driving results, styles and vehicle load. *ThereCO2 is aand new test for fuel consumption and tested CO2 fitogures . Thetechnical CO2 figures shown, however, on the outgoing testwhich cycle and will be used to calculate vehicle tax on first registration. will depend upon a number of factors including the starting charge of the battery, accessories fitted, variations in weather, driving styles and vehicle load. *There is a new test for fuel consumption and driving: CO2 figures . The CO2 figures shown, Electric however, are basedRange on the outgoing test cycle and will be used toRange calculate vehicle tax on firstmodel: registration. emissions while 0g/km. for Extended AWD 335 miles*.

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