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October is all about that most lively time of the year, autumn. Of course, it is always sad to wave goodbye to summer, but this season sees those glorious warm, autumnal colours start to appear, along with those lovely misty mornings and the chance to catch up with friends over a tasty dinner or two. That cold nip in the air gives us all the excuse to curl up in front of a log fire with a mug of hot chocolate and enjoy the latest issue of our favourite magazine. In this month’s edition we chat to a host of celebrities including the talented Jack Whitehall who has established himself as one of the country’s most exciting and successful comedy talents. Shawshank Redemption is regularly voted the number one movie of all time, so ahead of the highly-acclaimed stage version, which comes to Norwich in October, John Bultitude catches up with TV Doctors star Ian Kelsey. Meanwhile Mark Nicholls finds out why one of the nation’s best-loved comedians, Brian Conley, is looking forward to returning to Potters Resort in Hopton this month. Elsewhere, Benet Catty heads to the West End to see Kinky Boots which has been transformed from life as an independent British film to a slick new stage show, based on the true story of a Northampton shoe factory. And for our travel review, we head to Morocco to visit a resort where sun and surf combine in a beautiful setting that is favoured by royalty. We are also delighted to announce the appointment of our new fashion editor, Donna Titcombe. In this issue Donna features some of the absolute on-trend pieces from the brand new autumn collections for the fashion-conscious among us. It’s exciting times for H2Creative media, as the next few weeks will see us announce some other key new staff appointments, too, which will help position us as one of the leading independent publishing and design houses in the county - watch this space! Now, sit back with that hot chocolate and enjoy your favourite read.

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Mark Nicholls heads to Morocco and visits a resort favoured by royalty

Bubbly entertainer Brian Conley is looking forward to his appearance at Potters

This month’s treat from The Imperial

48 Hotel in Great Yarmouth is Pan-Fried Fillet of Loch Duart Salmon

CELEBRITIES

14 TV Doctors star Ian Kelsey goes behind bars in the stage version of The Shawshank Redemption. The film is regularly voted the number one movie of all time 38 Rachel Adedji is the golden-voiced soul singer who wowed audiences, judges and even the late Whitney Houston on The X Factor. Rachel is starring in the stage musical Jesus Christ superstar which arrives this month at the Norwich Theatre Royal A

COVER STORY

FASHION AND BEAUTY

51 The countdown is on; Sam Matthews look ahead to the 38th Norwich Beer Festival 52 Pete Goodrum visits The White Horse Inn in Neatishead 61 Our French chef Franck Pontais serves up a delicious potato dish

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82 We catch up with Nadia Stern, CEO of contemporary dance company Rambert 91 What price your life? Carl Lamb looks at why we should all update our policies 93 Our legal expert Julian Gibbons looks at the pros and cons of rental property 112 Spend five minutes with Caroline Williams, chief executive of Norfolk Chamber of Commerce

B 32 Enjoy your regular round-up of the best events and activities in the region C 42 Our West End review features Kinky Boots, a true story based on a Northampton shoemaker 45 VisitNorwich’s Melanie Cook takes a look at what’s happening in the city

HOMES AND GARDENS

Heidi Bridges talks to 27-year-old comedian Jack Whitehall about The Bad Education Movie and beyond

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FOOD AND DRINK

20 Donna Titcombe, our new Fashion and Beauty editor, shows us how to stay warm and cosy, yet still look sleek and elegant 23 Finish off your autumn look with a new handbag 25 As the weather takes a turn for the worse, why not treat yourself to some luxury new items for your make-up bag?

70 Treat your home to some gorgeous new looks, with advice from The Granary 74 Our garden expert Ellen Mary explains why autumn is such a productive time 78 Our property of the month is the fabulous Stubb Farm in Hickling

Golden delicious – Andy Newman profiles the pumpkin’s many uses, while Roger

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Colin Huggins, MD of H2Creative Media, picks out the best events and activities of the month 1

BEST NEW MOVIE

The recent release of director Guy Ritchie’s $75 million blockbuster film version of The Man From U.N.C.L.E. is my pick of the month. At the height of the Cold War, a mysterious criminal organisation plans to use nuclear weapons and technology to upset the fragile balance of power between the United States and the Soviet Union. CIA agent Napoleon Solo (Henry Cavill) and KGB agent Illya Kuryakin (Armie Hammer) are forced to put aside their hostilities and work together to stop the evil-doers in their tracks. Also starring Hugh Grant.

BEST MUSIC EVENT

Legendary guitar musician and singer-songwriter Robert Cray returns to Norwich following Number One chart success with his 2014 studio release In My Soul. Previous accolades include five Grammy wins, 15 Grammy nominations, and multi-platinumselling albums. Robert Cray will be performing for one night only at the Norwich Theatre Royal on Saturday, October 10. See: www.theatreroyalnorwich.co.uk

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Having received rave reviews, Sebastian Faulks’ new novel, Where My Heart Used to Beat, is definitely on my list of mustreads. Published by Hutchinson, it tells the story of English doctor, Robert Hendricks, who is forced to confront the events that have made up his life. If, like me, you’re a fan of Sebastian Faulks’ fiction and films (his other numerous best-sellers include Birdsong and Charlotte Gray), then this new novel, which takes a long look at the last century and which is billed as his “most remarkable book yet” is no doubt set to be a page-turner, too.

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Killer Queen has been performing tributes to Queen’s concerts since 1993. Their expert musicianship, extraordinary energy and accurate portrayal of the world’s greatest live band have rightfully earned them the title Queen Tribute Royalty. Killer Queen is performing at the King’s Lynn Corn Exchange on Sunday, October 4. More info at: www.kingslynncornexchange.co.uk

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104 Our high Society pages kick off with a Royal Celebration in Great Yarmouth

BEST CHRISTMAS SHOW

The Thursford Christmas Spectacular has become a British institution which sees coach-loads of people travel the length and breadth of the country every year. Now in its 39th year, it has become what is thought to be the biggest Christmas show in Great Britain. The Christmas Spectacular boasts a cast of 130 and takes eight months to put together, along with a budget of some £4 million. The show runs from November 11 until December 23 with two shows a day at 2pm and 7pm. Tickets sell out early, so book yours this month at: www.thursford.com or on 01328 878477.

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JACK TRADES

Heidi Bridges chats to British comedian Jack Whitehall about taking the BBC Three series Bad Education to the big screen, working alongside a swan and speeding halfnaked down a zip wire

INTERVIEW

How exciting was it to take Bad Education to the big screen? Jack Whitehall: Very exciting. I mean the TV series came to an end, as did the channel it was on, so there were really very few options. We were very excited about the idea of doing a film, but it’s quite daunting because I think if you make a film of a TV series you’ve got to make sure that it’s worthy of being in the cinema and it feels like a film. So we’ve really had to supersize it and we did it on a modest British film budget but we pushed that budget to breaking point and it’s quite a bold and big film. Your character, Alfie Wickers, is labelled the worst teacher in the British education system and he takes his class on a school trip to Cornwall. And if you think things go wrong for him in the series, then surely this takes it to another level? JW: We really ramp it up; I love playing Alfie Wickers because he’s such a fool. He’s such a complete idiot and we had a lot of fun in the series

humiliating him and putting him into these terrible, terrible situations. After this film, he has absolutely no dignity whatsoever, he’s really put through the mill. It’s quite weird because I write it as well, all these stunts and horrible things where I get hurt or abused, and then you start filming them and people look at you quite weird and you can’t complain because everyone knows you wrote it; you must have known at some point in six months’ time that you were going to have to film it as well. So you wrote that moment when you’re on a zip slide with your trousers and pants around your ankles, going into the Eden Project with everything hanging out. How did you feel when you were flying along on the zip wire? JW: I wasn’t thinking, well, this will get me the BAFTA. That’s definitely not what was going through my mind, but, again, that was totally my fault. We went down to the Eden Project in Cornwall and we saw it and it’s in the most amazing venue and location; we saw the longest zip wire in Europe, very high up and very long, and we thought it would be quite funny if one of the children debagged Alfie and pushed him down it. So we

wrote that into the film, on a whim, and actually had to do it. So it was a very odd day’s filming. We hadn’t paid to close down the whole of the Eden Project either. So there were people there? JW: There were people there, so I kept whizzing past. On one of the runs the wind changed as well, so I was left trapped, stuck, on the middle of the zip wire dangling with my, well, everything, out. And there’s another scene in the film that has been making headlines where you get attacked by a swan which pecks your privates? JW: Yes! The film has the same cast as the TV series, so Harry Enfield plays your dad in it which is genius - he’s so good! JW: He is so good and he’s so funny as well. He’s an amazing improviser. A lot of scriptwriters get quite antsy with improvisation and they just want you to do the script, but with Harry you’ve just got to let him off his leash and let him do his thing. It’ll only make you look better in the end because he comes up with such funny stuff and it says ‘written by Jack Whitehall’ at the end. And what does your real life dad think of Harry Enfield? JW: They know each other and Harry does a very good impression of my dad, although he’s slightly different from Michael in the film. He quite enjoys the fact that he’s playing my dad. Your dad didn’t want a part then? JW: He had a part and he was cut; he came all the way down to Cornwall to play a priest and then he got cut! So how did that go down? JW: He doesn’t know! I need to break the news to him. He’s going to be absolutely livid. I thought I’d wait until he goes to the cinema and then he can see for himself, bring him back down to earth. You have a unique relationship, with your dad being an old school talent agent and you writing a book together followed by Backchat. It’s interesting how you ended up working together, isn’t it? JW: It’s amazing and it’s so weird that he’s now on TV and people recognise him. This thing

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happened the other day that I tweeted about; he was in a restaurant having dinner with my mum and someone sent over a couple of tequilas because they had recognised him and he got very annoyed. I tweeted about it and said to the person that sent my dad some tequilas ‘well done’. But that has now encouraged more people to do it. So whenever he is out, even if he’s with his friends having a business dinner, he gets trays of Jager bombs and stuff like that. And he got so annoyed. He was, like: ‘Call up the internet, have them erase what you wrote, I’m not having it any more!’

Are you going to do another series of Backchat? JW: I think we’re doing another end of year show. But if anyone does happen to see my father, can you please send over some more drinks!

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You are 27, very successful and have the most gorgeous girlfriend. You must be pretty happy with the way that life has turned out? JW: Well, I was just thinking about Michael Bublé and my girlfriend. I had a thing where I got invited to go and see Michael Bublé at the O2 and there was a meet and greet before. Gemma [Chan] was so late getting ready that we got to the O2 and we missed the meet and greet with Michael Bublé and then we watched the concert together and I was so upset, annoyed, angry. I love Michael Bublé and she’s not that into Bublé, so she wasn’t that desperate to get ready to get there and then the concert started. I don’t know if you’ve ever seen Bublé live - it’s an amazing experience - but it’s very much aimed at couples. It’s very much a date night concert and you see all these couples there, big tattooed men that are clearly just taking their wives there so that they can go to every football match that following season, doing their good deed for their girlfriend.

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But it’s a huge love-in. Every song is a lovein and it’s all about the couples being close and connected in that moment in the O2 arena with Michael Bublé serenading them. And I genuinely cannot think of a time when I have been more annoyed and upset with my girlfriend - we had to sit through this entire concert and there was absolutely no chemistry at that point whatsoever because she had robbed me of my moment with Michael Bublé; it was a terrible, terrible experience! Meanwhile A League Of Their Own looks like so much fun to do? JW: I love it. It’s like recording eight stag dos when we film it, so we love it and we all get on very well - me, James [Corden], Freddie [Flintoff ] and... I always forget his name, he’s so forgettable. The man, Louise Redknapp’s husband. The old man, the old football man with the grey hair, that’s the guy. He doesn’t actually have grey hair - he dyes it! We’re doing a road trip, going to LA, me, Freddie and the guy, and we’re driving (well, I’m not driving because I can’t drive), but we’re driving down to see James Corden in LA and we’re doing some challenges along the way.

For Sky? JW: Yes, for Sky. So we’re doing all these mad things in America and then it ends up with us in LA with James and I think Jamie [Redknapp] will probably get some surgery done whilst he’s out there because there’s a lot of good plastic surgeons. He obviously has a lot of plastic surgery - if you watch Sky Sports in HD you can see it. Look out for it, his face doesn’t move! Finally, let’s talk about your friend Harry Styles - what do you think he’s going to do after 1D? JW: I don’t know, maybe become an actor. He could be a very good actor, he has very good screen presence. I should have written him a part in The Bad Education Movie. Why don’t you write him a part in your next film? JW: Yes, he should have had a part. Maybe I’ll send him The Bad Education Movie, the first one, and he can decide whether he wants to be in number two.

THE BAD EDUCATION MOVIE DVD will be released on December 14.

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INTERVIEW

SHAW TO IMPRESS

TV’s Doctors star Ian Kelsey steps behind bars in the role he couldn’t turn down Words by JOHN BULTITUDE

egularly voted the number one movie of all time, The Shawshank Redemption celebrates its coming of age this year with a stage version which arrives at the Norwich Theatre Royal from October 26 to 31. Stephen King’s classic story tells the tale of Andy Dufresne, a banker handed a double life sentence for the brutal murder of his wife and her lover. Protesting his innocence, he finds himself incarcerated in the notorious Shawshank maximum security penitentiary, where he strikes up an unlikely friendship with prison “fixer” Red, and things take a slight turn for the better. Twenty-one years ago in 1994, the feature film starred Tim Robbins as Andy and Morgan Freeman as Red, and was nominated for a clutch of Oscars. Now stepping into Tim Robbins’ shoes on stage will be Ian Kelsey, one of the UK’s most prolific of leading men on the small screen who most recently starred as practice manager Howard Bellamy in BBC One’s Doctors, a role he will be leaving in a closely-guarded storyline to be aired this November. His many TV roles have included four years in BBC One’s Casualty, three years in Emmerdale, two years in Down To Earth, six years in Blue Murder and also the final series of Where The Heart Is. As a leading man in the West End, his stage credits include Billy Flynn in Chicago and Danny Zuko in Grease.

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I COULDN’T BELIEVE IT WAS STEPHEN KING. I’D FORGOTTEN HE’D WRITTEN THIS.

Ian said the role of Andy was one he just couldn’t turn down: “I was two days off set from Doctors when the phone call came in. I couldn’t believe it. I finished at 12 o’clock on the Tuesday night and I thought I would have the summer off. And then the call came in on the Thursday and I couldn’t say no to Andy and Shawshank.” The show is a bit of a departure from Doctors for Ian but he says he is in fine fettle for it. “In a way it’s kind of played into my hands because the learning part of my brain didn’t have a chance to go soft. When you’re on Doctors, you’re doing 14 or 15 scenes a day and it’s about confidence more than anything when you’re learning lines, because you think ‘I can learn that’ and you do. So I was up to speed. “When the script came through and I read it, it was very daunting, especially as Andy is only off stage for a few minutes. But because it’s well written by Owen (O’Neill), it’s going in quite easily. But it would have been harder if I’d have had three or four months off.” Ian is a big Stephen King fan. Having spent the last three years on the M40 (Doctors is filmed in Birmingham), he used part of his travelling time to listen to audio books, including Stephen King’s 11/22/63, a novel about a time traveller who attempts to prevent the assassination of American president John Kennedy.

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“I was always under the impression Stephen King was quite dark, so when Shawshank came up, I couldn’t believe it was Stephen King. I’d forgotten he’d written this,” Ian said. “And when I heard the Stephen King office had to give the nod for me, I was quite chuffed. I’m quite proud of that.” Ian mentioned he had recently watched the movie again and, as an actor, has no compunction about stealing ideas from others’ portrayals, but he turned the film off after five minutes thinking it wouldn’t help him in his stage performance, as Tim Robbins performed to a camera and was able to “play it very small” with a “stillness” which was part of the character. “I have to do what he did, but shove it past the front row. It’s a story of survival for Andy, and he’s bringing the dignity that he had in his own life into the prison, which sticks out like a sore thumb, but he’s staying his own person.” The Shawshank Redemption has some hard-hitting scenes of violent assault and therefore carries an audience age recommendation of 15-plus. But Ian says it is, above, all a tale of friendship: “Andy can see in Red a good man and he forms a friendship with him and it’s a friendship for life.” Joining him on stage in the role of Red is Patrick Robinson, whose own TV career has also spanned more than two decades. He is best known for his role as staff nurse-turned-consultant

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THE SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION

runs from Monday, October 26 to 31, at 7.30pm, with 2.30pm matinees on Wednesday and Saturday. Tickets £8 to £27. Suitable for ages 15-plus. Discounts for Friends and Corporate Club, over-60s, under-18s and groups. Box office 01603 630000 For more info or to book online, visit www.theatreroyalnorwich.co.uk

Martin ‘Ash’ Ashford in BBC’s Casualty and, in 2013, he also reached the semi-finals of Strictly Come Dancing. Patrick also appeared in the Royal Shakespeare Company’s Romeo and Juliet as their first ever black Romeo. Ian and Patrick have been on the same set (Casualty) but never worked on the same series, so it is a new pairing for them. With The Shawshank Redemption touring the UK for four months, Ian is looking forward to seeing a bit more of the country. “I’ve only been on tour with Grease and we played big venues for long periods, so you got settled, but I’ve never played a week here, a week there. I’ve started writing and wrote an episode of Doctors that has just aired, and I’ve written a ten-part kids’ series with Justin Fletcher, aka Mr Tumble, so I can keep myself busy like that.” He also plans to have his bike with him to get out on the roads and stay fit and healthy on tour. Despite being a highly familiar face on several of the small screen’s most popular soaps, Ian can still manage to walk around the supermarket and get his shopping done in peace. He says: “I get so many people who think I work in the local petrol station. If I say I’ve been on telly, they’ll deny it and say, ‘No, no, that’s not it’. “I used to live in London and you can go anywhere and pretty much live a grey life because Londoners see so many, much more famous people. But I went to Leeds once and there were loads of people looking at me and I forgot I was well-known because of Emmerdale! And if I go anywhere up north now, I still get ‘Dave, hello Dave’ (Ian’s Emmerdale character). I’ve been mistaken for television presenter Tim Vincent a few times, too - I got ‘Vincented’ the other day!”

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A poignant portrait exhibition will be at the House of Commons this month before going on a national tour. This is a real coup for this Keeping Abreast project, as Carolyn Atkins reports

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October is Breast Cancer Awareness month and this year a powerful photographic exhibition will travel to the House of Commons to highlight the subject of breast reconstruction. The Keeping Abreast Portrait Exhibition, Femininity Comes From Within, will be on display in the Upper Waiting Hall in the House of Commons from Monday 12 to Friday 16 October, before being taken on a national tour. The exhibition is made up of 50 portraits of women who have had breast cancer surgery and reconstruction. Aged between 30 and 70, all of the participants have either had breast cancer or preventative mastectomies, with some photographed before reconstructive breast surgery and some after. This has been a two-year project for Norfolk-based professional photographer, Julia Holland, who is a committed supporter of the breast reconstruction charity Keeping Abreast. The charity was founded in Norfolk in 2007 and, having worked with Keeping Abreast for many years, Julia was inspired by the women she met to create classical-style photographic portraits of them. “All the women were brave enough to come and take part because they wanted to make a difference to others facing breast cancer”, explained Julia. The Portrait Exhibition was on display at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital this summer and now it will be seen by MPs and other VIPs at the House of Commons. The exhibition is being hosted by Norwich North MP Chloe Smith who said: “Keeping Abreast provides vital support to women at what can often be a very difficult time. I have worked with a brilliant team to take their innovative and beautiful exhibition to Parliament because the serious subject matter deserves recognition.” Alongside each portrait are the women’s own words about their experiences and how they feel now, demonstrating the femininity, strength and courage in adversity in each individual case. The stories are a powerful reflection on the women’s journeys through cancer and reconstruction and convey the heartfelt gratitude they feel towards Keeping Abreast for the support they’ve received.

Anna Beckingham, 46, a physiotherapist who works in Norwich, had her portrait taken a few weeks ago for inclusion in the Femininity Comes From Within exhibition at the House of Commons. The project is a proud moment for Anna, who was first diagnosed with breast cancer 10 years ago and who is one of the founders of Keeping Abreast. Anna said: “Aged 36 and after an 18-month battle to reach a diagnosis, I was facing a mastectomy and immediate DIEP flap reconstruction. Nothing can prepare you for what follows, or so I thought. Five months later, Keeping Abreast, the charity I co-founded, was up and running. I was determined that other women should feel prepared and supported during this time. Reconstruction can be a daunting decision and a journey into the unknown; as a charity we wanted to provide an insight into what to expect along the way and help others make their own informed decisions. The Portrait Exhibition, with its beautiful and powerful images, is something I wish I could have seen all those years ago. It encompasses everything our charity is about. It is such a proud moment to know we have made a difference to so many and I feel privileged to be involved.” Anna founded Keeping Abreast with fellow breast cancer patient Beverley Birritteri, from Aylmerton in North Norfolk, and breast reconstruction nurse specialist Ruth Harcourt, who works at the Norfolk and Norwich Hospital. Anna explained: “Our first support group was held in September 2007 at the hospital. We expected maybe five or six women to come and we had 35 attend.” Now, not only does Keeping Abreast offer support groups across the county, but also nationwide. Anna said: “We offer support and information on breast reconstruction. We also provide financial support in the way of domiciliary care, bra vouchers and childcare funding and help with travel and parking to and from hospital. More importantly, we allow women to see the post-operative results of surgery and give them the chance to speak to women who have previously been through all types of reconstruction, both face to face and over the phone.” After its time at Westminster, the Keeping Abreast Portrait Exhibition will go on a national tour, funded by The National Lottery as part of the Big Awards For All scheme. Anna said: “This is such an incredible platform to raise awareness of the subject of breast reconstruction and an invaluable tool to help others facing surgery. This exhibition can help restore confidence and highlight the positives of what can be a cruel and devastating journey.”

Anna Beckingham charity cofounder and model in the Keeping Abreast Portrait Exhibition

Lucy Rose has gradually become one of the most respected and influential musicians of the new generation of music, having both toured with Bicycle Club and sung on their records. In 2013 she supported Neil Young at Hyde Park and in the same year played the second stage at Glastonbury where she was acclaimed by some as “the standout female vocalist of the weekend”. Lucy will be appearing at The Waterfront, Norwich, on October 23.

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Ray Quinn is a British singer/ songwriter and actor known for wowing the public with his boundless talent. His debut album Doing It My Way was released after The X Factor in March 2007, powering straight to number one in the UK charts and going platinum in its first week. Ray has recently released a new single which he will be performing on his 17-date UK tour. Ray will be at the St George’s Theatre, Great Yarmouth, on Friday, October 23.

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If you like 50’s and 60’s music, you will love Let’s Twist Again which is coming to Lowestoft’s Marina Theatre on Sunday, October 18. The show combines fun and laughter with the greatest hits of Elvis, Dusty, Buddy, The Beatles, The Jersey Boys, Lulu, Sandie Shaw and many more. The show also features Chris Madin, lead singer from BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing, backed by a full company of critically-acclaimed artistes and musicians.

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Hot on the heels of El Divo and Collabro, Brit Awardwinning harmonisers Blake are back with a new album, new songs and their most uplifting live show yet. The boys will perform exclusive songs from their latest CD In Harmony along with hits from their four other awardwinning pop/classical albums Fields of Gold, Bring Him Home, Nessun Dorma and Chasing Cars. Blake will be appearing for one night only at Cromer Pier on Saturday, October 10.

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Celebrating over 30 years of performance in the worlds of opera, musicals, television, radio and concerts, Lesley Garrett has enjoyed one of the most successful and idiosyncratic careers of any modern-day, classically-trained soprano, winning both critical acclaim and the affection of many fans and music-lovers for the breadth and diversity of her work. Don’t miss An Audience with Lesley Garrett at the Maddermarket Theatre, Norwich, on Sunday, October 11 or at the St George’s Theatre, Great Yarmouth, on Saturday, October 10.

LIVE MUSIC

COMEDY AT ITS BEST

Jimmy Tarbuck will be appearing at Gorleston Pavilion on Sunday, October 10. Tarby is at his best in front of a live audience and during his date in Gorleston will be sharing anecdotes, demonstrating his quick-fire wit and thoroughly entertaining the audience in a show which promises comedy for grown-ups rather than adult comedy. He will also be using photos and video footage to take the audience on a trip down memory lane with a wealth of hugely funny stories ranging from being at school and in the same class as John Lennon to playing golf with Bing Crosby.

LITERARY FESTIVAL

Vince Cable was MP for Twickenham from 1997 until 2015. He was Liberal Democrats’ chief economic spokesperson from 2003 to 2010, having previously served as chief economist for Shell. As part of the University of East Anglia’s Autumn Literary Festival, Vince Cable will be in conversation with Chris Bigsby in Lecture Hall 1 on Wednesday, October 14. The evening starts at 7pm followed by a booksigning at Waterstones.

HALLOWE’EN SPECTACULAR

Jack Jay and Johnny Mac return to the Hippodrome in Great Yarmouth with the second and all-new Hallowe’en Spooktacular Fright Night at the Museum which starts a limited run from October 22 to November 1. Producer Jack Jay promises “an unforgettable, familyfriendly spooky show” with worldclass performers and dancers. Those who really want to get involved are encouraged to attend in Hallowe’en fancy dress. Visit: www.hippodromecircus.co.uk

The Sweetbeats blend sparkling vocals, luscious horns and deep dance beats with a heady mix of original tunes, rare grooves and vintage dancehall classics. Always lively, they bring colour and fun to any gig, with great stage sets and a fantastic sound. The Sweetbeats will be performing at Norwich Arts Centre on Saturday, October 17.

1920'S COTTON CLUB

Take a step back to 1920’s New York and through the doors of Harlem’s hottest nightclub, The Cotton Club. Swinging at The Cotton Club is the action–packed show celebrating the music, dance and songs of New York City’s famous nightclub. In this show, the exciting dance and music of The Cotton Club is recreated by the fabulous jiving Lindy Hoppers, the world’s premier jazz dance company, and Harry Strutters Hot Rhythm Orchestra, featuring vocalist Marlene Hill. Swinging at The Cotton Club can be seen at the Norwich Playhouse on October 24.

ART EXHIBITION

Acclaimed American artist James Turrell specialises in the visual effect and interpretation of light and space. He has put together a major exhibition of his work which is on display at Houghton Hall near King’s Lynn until October 24 (don’t miss it!). The Lightscape exhibition also includes a spectacular light display from dusk on Fridays and Saturdays when this impressive Palladian building is lit up in many colours. More at: www.turrelllightscape.com

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just outside the town, with views over open countryside across to the Broads, it’s hard to imagine anywhere further removed from bright lights and hustle and bustle than this. His home for over 40 years, this is the tranquil haven where Peter, his wife Christine and their three children come to relax after Peter’s seven-plus decades in the family entertainment business. Born in London, Peter moved to Great Yarmouth when he was eight. His grandfather was an east coast cinema pioneer and he followed his impresario father, Jack, into the family business, running some of the foremost entertainment venues in the popular seaside town. These included the Empire, the Windmill, the then Royalty (now Hollywood) cinema and the Hippodrome which he bought in 1979, producing his first circus there two years later. “As soon as I saw the interior of this magnificent building, the magic started to work on me and bringing back the waters became a mission. In 1981 we brought it back to life, fully working, and it’s remained a focal point of the show ever since, with there being only three in the world still operating.” He is, of course, referring to the spectacular water shows which take place in this impressive, historic building, where the circus ring transforms into a swimming pool. Peter Jay is also one of Europe’s top circus directors, with over 36 years at the historic Hippodrome Circus, nine years at the famous Blackpool Tower Circus and six years at the Superdome Circus, also in Blackpool. He has also produced circuses at the Scottish Exhibition Centre, the London Arena and the London Festival Circus in the Docklands. All this as well as being artistic director of the four main shows at the Hippodrome each season: Pirates Live, the Hallowe’en and Christmas Spectaculars, and the country’s longest-running Summer Show and Water Spectacular. All these take place in this fascinating building which was built by legendary circus showman George Gilbert in 1903 and which is currently in its 112th year.

INTERVIEW As producer of top summer shows, Peter has created sell-out seasons with some of the country’s biggest entertainers including Jim Davidson, Freddie Starr and the late Cilla Black and Carry On’s Sid James. Yet he is still remembered by many from his time as leader of the 60’s hit pop group Peter Jay and the Jaywalkers, who had a big hit with Can Can 62 and who appeared in the 1961 summer season show at the Windmill Theatre with Frankie Howerd and Tommy Steele. The band then toured extensively with some of the biggest acts of the 60s, everyone from The Rolling Stones, Tina Turner, The Beach Boys and Marty Wilde to a four piece beat combo from Liverpool known as The Beatles. This experience gave Peter Jay a rare glimpse behind the scenes with the Fab Four at the height of Beatlemania, and provided a wealth of memories from the golden days of popular music. “The Beatles were lovely guys, quite boisterous behind the scenes, but as soon as the cameras or press turned up, they became the lovable characters we all know and remember. The boys would arrive at theatres early in those days to avoid the hysteria that became Beatlemania so we had plenty of time to chat and relax before the lights went on and the screaming began. Paul McCartney was keen to play the drums and often used to practise on my drum kit and Ringo Starr and I would often just jam away and chat about techniques and the latest bits of kit, as all drummers do. It was funny, as I recently saw a photograph for the very first time of Ringo playing my two bass drum kits in a break between shows on the 1964 tour.” Peter has always been a huge flag-waver for his beloved Great Yarmouth and his drive and passion for promoting and celebrating all that’s good about the town comes across in everything he does. “There’s a real buzz in the air, people are rediscovering the coast and its seaside towns and it’s a drum I’ve been beating for over 20 years,” confides Peter. “The icing on the cake for us was having the Hippodrome chosen as one of the seven wonders of the British seaside by The Daily Mail a few weeks back.” Never one to shy away from an issue affecting the town, he remains an

To many he is the man behind the iconic Hippodrome Circus, to others the leader of a hit 1960’s pop group, while to most he simply is Mr Great Yarmouth. Shaun Coomer caught up with the legendary PETER JAY at his home in Burgh Castle to talk about his seven decades in the entertainment business

outspoken voice for positively promoting what he firmly believes is the country’s premier seaside resort. Not surprisingly, he is considered by many to be the most influential “go to” person in the area’s entertainment and leisure industry. Always looking to innovate, over the past 36 years Peter has completely revolutionised the concept of circus in the UK, moving away from the more traditional format to a mix of theatre, pantomime, variety and good old-fashioned slapstick using state-of-theart lighting systems, the latest production techniques and the most modern sound systems available. He and Christine are constantly scouring the globe to bring the right acts to the Hippodrome to wow their audiences each summer. Watching him at the theatre in his trademark black attire (he never wears anything but black), it’s clear that Peter loves the interaction with the show’s audiences. He’s there at most performances, happy to meet, greet and chat to anyone who wants to, and always making sure people have enjoyed the show and have had a good time. With his youngest son, Jack, having taken over the mantle of writer, producer and director of the Hippodrome shows, Peter is finally stepping back to a more advisory role. “I try not to get too involved, but after 36 years it’s not easy. However, Jack is very creative and is always thinking up new ideas for the shows and has done a remarkable job reinventing the Summer Show and totally creating the Pirate and Hallowe’en ones. He oversees all aspects of the shows, having literally grown up at the Hippodrome, performing in the ring spinning plates at the age of seven, following in my footsteps by moving on to drums for many years, before finally taking over as host and star in 2008.” Jack was awarded the Tourism Innovation Award this year in recognition of the talent he showed when creating Pirates Live and the Hallowe’en Spooktacular, so the future of the Hippodrome looks to be in very safe and experienced hands. Meanwhile, at a tad over 70 and still working round the clock, Peter shows no sign of or desire to slow down. For a long time, I have been suggesting that he should write a book of his life and he tells me it’s finally happening. As he says, in true showman style: “It’s a bit like me, a work in progress, well underway but far from finished, so watch this space.”

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She is the golden-voiced soul singer who wowed audiences, judges and even the late Whitney Houston on The X Factor. Now audiences at the Norwich Theatre Royal are set to experience the power of Rachel Adedeji as she stars in the iconic musical Jesus Christ Superstar in October JOHN BULTITUDE FINDS OUT MORE

I knew the film pretty well. She was so thrilled when I got the Rachel Adedeji became primetime Saturday night TV gold part and started calling all my aunties and uncles in Nigeria. thanks to The X Factor. From the hit talent show’s voice“I also know the arena tour of the show because my friend over man’s high-octane introduction of her to her stunning Ben Forster played the role of Jesus, but I had ruled it out of my performances, she was one of the stars of the 2009 series. repertoire. I never thought I’d ever be a part of this show, but I Just a student at the time she auditioned, the programme guess that’s because I’d never given it a try, so when I sang the catapulted Rachel to household name status, a process for songs, I just thought this is so nice to sing and it just felt right. which she is incredibly grateful. “The X Factor was a great I’m really enjoying it. I’m very lucky to be playing the role of experience and if it wasn’t for that show I wouldn’t be here now. It taught me a lot about the music industry, enlightened me and Mary. I auditioned singing I Don’t Know How To Love Him, and it’s so wonderful but so heart-breaking and at opened my eyes to what this industry is like. So I’m the end of it I was feeling quite emotional. It’s such happy that I did it because I am a bit more aware a lovely song and so beautifully written. Overall, the now,” explained Rachel. show is just amazing.” “Prior to The X Factor, I was just a kid who liked It is also a tough role to play, both in terms of singing, so it’s nice to know what you’re getting the nature of the character and the songs that yourself into, find out about the people you meet Mary sings, so how did Rachel prepare for such an along the way and the team you’ll be working with. interesting part? “Just a lot of practice, really, by It’s just nice to have a bit of knowledge, so the TV JESUS CHRIST singing through the material and researching the show helped me in that sense,” she added. SUPERSTAR, story. I’m a Christian, so I’m familiar with the story And she remains in touch with many of her fellow Monday 19 to Saturday 24 from the Bible. But there are so many different contestants including Joe McElderry and Lloyd October at 7.30pm, with ways that the story has been written and this is one Daniels, both of whom are enjoying parallel careers Wednesday and Saturday matinees at 2.30pm. of the nicest versions I have read,” Rachel said. in the musical theatre world taking the lead role in Tickets £8 to £36.50. “It’s beautiful and pretty straightforward and Joseph, which is produced by the same team behind Discounts for over-60s, I do not think you have to be a believer or know Jesus Christ Superstar. under-18s and groups. the story to understand the musical. You just It is the latter show which is very much Rachel’s Captioned performances need to sit back and watch. I also think it tells the current focus. Penned by Tim Rice and Andrew on Wednesday, October story naturally. That’s what I was a bit worried Lloyd Webber, it comes to the Norwich Theatre 21 at 2.30pm and about when I first came to rehearsals but, actually, Royal from October 19 to 24 and chronicles the last 7.30pm. Audio-described performance on Saturday, even if I didn’t have the knowledge I do, it’s quite seven days in the life of Jesus, featuring a number October 24 at 2.30pm. straightforward.” of musical theatre standards including I Don’t Starring opposite Rachel is Glenn Carter, a Know How To Love Him, Everything’s Alright and hugely experienced performer who has played the lead role in Superstar. Jesus Christ Superstar in the West End, on Broadway and on Rachel ended up working on Jesus Christ Superstar through tour. She admits she was a little awestruck when she first met a slightly circuitous route. She was snapped by an agency who him: “In the stage world, he really is Jesus. He just has a face had seen her on The X Factor and, after a series of auditions, got that you never forget – as soon as he walked into the room, I got a part in the hit stage show Thriller Live, which showcases the all star-struck. I just knew it was him by his presence.” music of Michael Jackson. From there, she got a call to audition Rachel adds that “Everyone’s getting on very well” and it for Jesus Christ Superstar and her latest professional journey seems that things are still going from strength to strength for with the show, playing the role of Mary Magdalene, began. the talented actress, with her stage career following in the Rachel says she was familiar with the musical thanks to her footsteps of her TV success - that is, by having The X Factor. mum: “She is a massive fan, loves Lloyd Webber, and that meant

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he Broadway critic Brooks Atkinson said that the “large, loud, lavish, vulgar musical show” was the great American contribution to world theatre. All of these adjectives apply to this autumn’s major Broadway import, Kinky Boots, and in ascending order. It’s the kind of show that makes Mamma Mia! look like Peer Gynt and has a similar propensity to play to the gallery. There’s as much mugging and over-acting as in any panto. But if that’s your bag, then this is the show for you. Imported Broadway musicals have often had a tough time equalling their success in London. For every Book of Mormon or Hairspray there is a Rent or Spring Awakening that, for whatever reason, fails to find an audience. Two of the best recent imports, Legally Blonde and Dirty Rotten Scoundrels (both brilliant and popular), shared director/ choreographer Jerry Mitchell. He also helms Kinky Boots. Like those, and indeed Hairspray which he also choreographed, it is based on a cult film with a camp premise. In this case it is the story of a nerdy guy, Charlie Price (Killian Donnelly of The Commitments fame), who inherits his father’s struggling shoe factory in Northampton and meets a drag act named Lola (Matt Henry, a finalist in The Voice but with a long theatre and music pedigree). The idea emerges to diversify into platform heels, or “kinky boots”. Will they get to show off their bright, glittery platforms on the catwalks of Milan? Guess. Kinky Boots is a pop-scored, camp-fest aimed resolutely at young women and gay men looking for a night out. Cyndi Lauper’s score (for which she won a Tony) is full-tilt synth-and-guitar pop. Sex is in the Heel has the kind of riff that would make clubbers in Soho very happy indeed, and I defy anyone not to want to play the cast album at full blast while getting ready for a night on the lash. The dramatic value of the songs is many leagues below, say, Matilda (the great British musical which it astonishingly beat to

the Best Musical Tony two years ago) but it has plenty of funk, and if you get bored by the prancing around and extravagant use of whizzy lights, then you could do worse than look around the stalls to see people pulsing their chins to the funky beats. Donnelly and Henry have great rock tenor voices and are given plenty of opportunity to demonstrate them as they belt out number after number. Henry is more compelling in his sadder moments, though, when he is able to allow some heart to take the place of his near-constant sass. Amy Lennox is also funny in the one song in her one-dimensional supporting role. Then, of course, there are the shoes. It’s clear from very early on that this is the kind of show that is going to end up with a parade of men in platform boots leading us in a clap-along (no harm in that). Given the frivolity, it would be churlish to note just how poor the normally great Harvey Fierstein’s book is. The man who wrote La Cage Aux Folles and Hairspray now turns himself into the scriptwriter’s equivalent of Dick Van Dyke, with the (all English) characters using a bizarre mix of Americanisms (“We’re done here” and repeatedly “London Town”) and uber-retro English phrases which nobody has uttered here in 30 years (“chums”, “cripes”, even “lest you think” at one point). He even has a 20-something working class girl say “I’ll stand by you if you give me but one reason”. If only we all spoke like that. Sentimentality is mistaken for honesty and we get a fair bit of mawkishness. “Like every dog I’ve ever met, you only growl because you’re scared”, someone says at one point. Cripes. Like almost all American musicals, Kinky Boots works its way from “This is who I am, what’s it to you?” to “Why can’t we all just accept each other for who we are?” And the attitude of prejudice expressed by one character is more suited to a 70’s sitcom than a Northampton factory in the 21st century. But, for all its crimes against intelligence and subtlety, the songs are funky, the heels are high, the volume is pumped and the lights are bright. So what’s there to worry about? It’s not in any way art but, at least for most people the night I was there, it’s jubilant entertainment. Even if the show feels to me like it stumbles more often that it walks, Kinky Boots is clearly ready for a long run.

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Pan-Fried Fillet of Loch Duart Salmon Served with Baby Spinach, Celeriac, Mussels, Apple and a White Wine and Cider Sauce

INGREDIENTS 4 salmon portions (7-8oz each) 250g spinach 1 small celeriac 20 mussels 1 Braeburn apple Few pea shoots to decorate

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SAUCE INGREDIENTS ½ pint fish stock ¼ pint white wine ¼ pint cider ½ pint double cream 50g butter

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Simon Wainwright, executive head chef of the Imperial Hotel in Great Yarmouth, shows us how to create this perfect makeahead dinner party pud from Italy METHOD 01. First make the sauce by reducing the fish stock, white wine and cider down to 100ml, then add the double cream and bring the liquid back to the boil, then remove from the heat. 02. Next prepare the celeriac and apple by removing the skin and dicing the fruit into ½cm cubes, then wash the mussels and add these all into the sauce. 03. Then heat a frying pan until smoking, add a tablespoon of olive oil and fry the salmon presentation-side down until golden brown. Then turn the fish on to a greased tray and finish it in the oven at 170C for four to five minutes. 04. While the fish is in the oven, bring the sauce back to the boil and add the spinach and butter. Once the butter is mixed in and the spinach has wilted, place a ladle of sauce into each bowl, remove the salmon from the oven and place this on top, then garnish with pea shoots if required.

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The countdown is on. The month of October means one thing to me in the world of food and drink - the great Norwich Beer Festival Words by SAM MATTHEWS

eld in the stunning St. Andrew’s and Blackfriars’ Hall, the Festival is one of the biggest of its kind in the country. This year sees the 38th edition of this famous event and my seventh visit in as many years, something I calculated by the commemorative glasses lined up proudly on my kitchen shelf at home. The Festival is open for six days from Monday 26 to Saturday October 31, for both a lunchtime and evening session, and for the last couple of years I have forced myself to visit twice during the week. This is needed, I promise you, for all the fantastic beers that very much need sampling! There are hundreds of beers available to try, all carefully described in the handy Festival guide. A large selection of some of our county’s best ales are available, alongside the very best of the country’s other beers. In recent years, a marquee in the grounds of St. Andrew’s Hall has featured a European and world selection of beers. Whilst I enjoy the local fare, this is always a nice stop-off at some stage in the evening. Due to the popularity of this fantastic occasion, the festivities start by queuing for your place in each lunchtime and evening session. I advise getting there as early as possible; if not, you’ll find yourself halfway down Magdalen Street. Once inside, you collect your commemorative glass (to be cherished forever more) and purchase your magical beer tokens. I love the tokens; it just doesn’t feel like you’re spending real beer money! So with beer glass poised in hand, I get that same feeling as I did when going to a big theme park as a child which ride to go on, which beer to try first? We usually go to the nearest bar and pick out something completely at random to get the ball rolling. Then next on the “to do” list is to seek out the local good stuff. I like to think I have covered most of what Norfolk has to offer; at least I think this until I see the couple of hundred beers from our wonderful county. All the local big hitters are there - Woodforde’s, Adnams, Wolf Brewery, Lacons - but they get no more coverage than some of the fantastic Norfolk micro-breweries. This section of the Festival is usually located in the slightly smaller, but equally-stunning Blackfriars’ Hall, which also plays host to some fantastic beery snacks (stodgy stuff in pastry mostly) and some fun games, tombolas and raffles, which act as a nice little diversion to the main event. One year I proudly carried around my raffle prize of a guide book to the West Country’s 50 Best Pubs only to leave it in the taxi on the way home! We then head over to the main arena of St. Andrew’s Hall, usually around the time the entertainment is starting up. My favourite act is the fantastic Taverham Brass Band. Their nine-minute long cover of Bohemian Rhapsody is a sight and sound to behold, especially after a few beers. Whilst enjoying the music, we sample the best that Britain has to offer before wandering through to the marquee for a little European culture. I do love my authentic Belgian pilsners, a refreshing relief after an evening of hearty ales. Unfortunately, it’s all over far too quickly for my liking. Last orders approach and I realise I haven’t even visited the local cider and perry section. Rooting around my pockets for my last tokens usually provides me with enough to finish with something cloudy and strong and, most importantly, well worth the wait. I’ve already cleared a space for commemorative glass number seven. Cheers!

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Hard to Def ine – Easy to Like! Pete Goodrum visits The White Horse Inn at Neatishead

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MID-SEPTEMBER SUNDAYS in England are unpredictable. Today is no exception. Some promising sunshine sits edgily alongside rain clouds as we drive into Neatishead. It’s hard to pin down what the day ahead holds. It’s a feeling that’s about to be replicated, big time. Because when you walk in to The White Horse Inn at Neatishead, it’s hard to pin down exactly what we have here. Is it a pub? Is it a restaurant? The answer is neither. Or is the answer both? It doesn’t matter, because you’re in the (and I use the word advisedly) unique world of food and drink created by the fabulously appropriately-named Ricky Malt. Ricky Malt took over the running of The White Horse Inn at Neatishead in May 2014. It wasn’t doing brilliantly, but he had a vision for it. He pitched his business case to a local businessman who wished to save the pub and months later found himself moving across the country to Norfolk. Serious investment, five months of refurbishment and a lot of hard work later and The White Horse was open for business. And it’s quite a business. When we arrive, Ricky takes me to see the on-site brewery. “Micro-Brewery” is an often-used description nowadays. This one is more of a “Nano-Brewery”. It’s tiny. But it’s part of the very big vision. Firstly it’s behind a glass wall, where diners - and drinkers - can see into it. Secondly, it brews small quantities of adventurous beers, for consumption in The White Horse. This beer does not plant its carbon footprint all over a lengthy distribution chain.

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Instead it travels about ten yards from brewery to bar. Their Neatishead Brewing Company beers will be a permanent offering soon, and some are going to the Nottingham Beer Festival. There will be a light, malty and dark bitter, too. These are small, batch-produced, high quality craft beers and they form part of the staggering 400 real ales that have been available in The White Horse since its refurbishment. They also typify the attention to detail and quality that are the benchmarks of Ricky Malt’s thinking. You’ll find few, if any, mainstream brands behind the bar, because the idea is to offer a wider, more adventurous choice. English-made lagers come from Norwich, London and Stafford, plus, for example, there are 13 gins on sale, along with four different tonics. And there are no fruit shoots or WKDs in sight. Ricky’s enthusiasm for The White Horse is palpable. He shows me around, pointing out that the furnishings are eclectic, and indicating the way in which local, 19th century stained glass has been recycled and fitted into screens to break up the space. Wood has been re-used, too, and there’s an interesting balance between old and new running through the frankly stunning refurbishment and the expanded dining area. It’s at this point that we touch on the business of definitions. Ricky does not like labels such as “gastro pub”. The White Horse Inn is a pub (dog and walker-friendly) and a very good real ale one at that. But it does have a stylish eating space, adjoining the bar, where you can also eat (see what I mean?). We sit down to eat and both of us opt for the Sunday lunch. My wife chooses chicken and for me it’s the beef. When the dishes arrive, served by friendly and attentive staff, our meals are what Sunday lunch should look like. Beautifully but not pretentiously served, they’re hot and

they’re on exactly the sort of dark blue patterned plates that Sunday lunch should be on. My beef is exceptionally tasty, and Sue assures me that her chicken is the same. The vegetables are cooked to perfection and, the greatest test of all perhaps, the Yorkshires are excellent. For dessert I go for the sticky toffee pudding. Sue, on learning that it’s baked, orders the cheesecake. Both are superb. There are evening and lunch menus, and they offer a range of “simple” and “posh” plates. So, you can have ham and eggs, or pan-seared sea bass fillet. As far as possible, the food is locally sourced (even the coffee is ground in Norfolk at Grey Seal Coffee). With ingredients coming from suppliers such as Swannington Farm, Simpers Fish, Pye Bakery, Ronaldo’s Ice Cream and Jubberwacky you can be sure that this is not “ready meal” territory. Instead, it’s cooked fresh and rooted in a belief that the details count. It’s a belief that runs right through the place. Everything is thought through and carried out with enthusiasm and a genuine love of what they do. And what they do here is provide a really interesting, convivial place to enjoy high quality food and drink. It’s got style. This is not shabby chic that’s been bought in to deliver an image. Rather, it’s made up of real furnishings and artefacts that are part of the place’s evolving, living character. From the outside, The White Horse Inn looks like a traditional country pub. You’ll find a lot of what you love about such pubs on the inside, too. But you’ll also find modern touches and a dining space that pubs don’t have, as well as a pub bar that restaurants don’t have. The team at The White Horse Inn has even started taking this artisan concept on the road with mobile bar and event catering now available (see: www.whitehorseontheroad.com). All of which make it hard to define. Which doesn’t matter at all, because it’s definitely very easy to love!

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The best known of the winter squashes, pumpkins are native to America, but have been common in Britain since the 16th century. They can grow to an enormous size: in 2013 a grower in California unveiled a specimen which weighed more than a ton! Fortunately they are generally a more manageable size, and you should always buy them whole rather than by the slice. They contain a great deal of water, and cook down to about half their original bulk.

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colourful candlelit lanterns, and that is a shame, because this attractive winter squash is one of the most versatile and delicious products available as the autumn nights draw in. Although it originated in the Americas, like so many food products, pumpkin has found a natural home here in Norfolk, and on a sunny day in mid-September, I find myself in the village of Ingham, near Stalham, in search of a field already full of bright orange, bulbous squashes. Robert Cook has worked on the family farm as man and boy. Started by his father in 1952 (87-year-old Eric Cook is still very much in evidence), the farm now stretches to nearly 400 acres, with a huge variety of vegetables grown, as well as sugar beet for the factory at Cantley, malt and barley for Crisps Malting at Great Ryburgh, feed wheat, and 70 acres of potatoes.

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It’s a thriving concern, which is run by Robert and his wife of 35 years Cherry, who is not from a farming background, although when she was a little girl, she did tell her mum she would marry a farmer. Despite its rural location, the Cooks’ farm was at the forefront of farm gate sales, opening up the first on-site retail operation in 1965, selling potatoes at ten shillings for a 56lb bag. In 2007, they moved the farm shop from a thatched barn into its present location, a spacious former vegetable packing shed. The move enabled them to widen their offer, bringing in a variety of other Norfolk products, as well as speciality foods, and turning the shop into an

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Peel and de-seed the pumpkin,

reserving the seeds. Chop the flesh into chunks and put them in a baking tray, along with the thyme, coriander seeds and fennel seeds. Chop the head of garlic in half horizontally and put this in the tray as well. Pour over a good glug of rape seed oil and roast in the oven at 180°C until the pumpkin has turned golden – around 25 minutes. Remove from the oven, allow to cool slightly and then squeeze out the garlic flesh from the half-heads. Put everything into a saucepan, add the cream and water and bring to the boil. Put the whole lot into a food processor and blitz it. You may want to add a little more water at this stage, depending on how thick you like your soup. If you want a really smooth soup, pass it through a fine sieve. Put the seeds on a baking tray and roast them in the oven at 180°C for five minutes to give them a little colour. Put the soup into bowls, sprinkle with the toasted seeds, drizzle a little pumpkin oil on top and garnish with the micro cress.

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MISTS & MELLOW FRUITFULNESS Our gardening writer Ellen Mary is looking forward to the coming months as the colours of autumn start to appear

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Autumn is the perfect time to prepare for some early spring colour. Some of my favourites are colourful wallflowers in borders, pretty violas in pots and lots of spring bulbs all around the garden. Choosing your colours and planting them out now will give you just the spring lift you need next year. Clearing up fallen leaves may seem like a never-ending task, but it’s well worth the effort. Put a few in your compost bin, pile some in a sheltered place for garden creatures and collect the rest in sacks to make leaf mould. Tie the bags up, punch a few holes for aeration and in a year or so, you will have some ideal mulch for your borders. It’s also time to move your half-hardy and tender plants under protection to save them from early frosts. Keep them well ventilated to reduce possible disease by leaving space in between the pots. Not forgetting your alpine troughs need cover from rain as well.

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Cut back the fruited canes of your summerfruiting raspberries (remember to leave the autumn ones until next year). Prepare for next year by tying them to supporting wires or fencing, removing old canes and adding new raspberry cane varieties to extend next year’s fruiting season. When your tasty pea and bean plants have finished for the year, cut them back but leave the roots in the ground. They are a fantastic, natural fertiliser as they fix nitrogen in the soil, so if you are planning on crop rotation, plant your Brassicas in the soil next year as they will thank you for the nitrogen source. Autumn is a great time to plant strawberries and the flavour of home-grown fruit is second to none. Make sure the soil has been weeded and plant them in rows so you can walk in between them. If you only have a small space, these can be planted in containers. Ensure the crowns are just slightly above the soil and give them a good water if the weather is dry. Roll on Summer Eaton Mess!

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Birds have become more reliant on us for food, and this time of year is when they need to start fattening up for the winter months. Feed them with crushed cereals, porridge oats, mild cheese, cooked potatoes and cooked rice and don’t forget to ensure the feeders are placed well out of the way of predators. A constant supply of clean, fresh water is essential for birds to use for drinking and bathing, too. Don’t forget to melt ice on frosty mornings with warm (never boiling) water to prevent cracks, breakages and mini creatures being shocked. Clear out your nest boxes to keep pests and diseases at bay which could harm next year’s young chicks. Use boiling water to clean out the nests or a cleaner made especially for the job; never use chemicals which can be equally harmful.

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We might feel a limitation on our economic development because of an apparent reluctance by our elected representatives to prioritise the needs of our towns for particular infrastructure. In the case of Great Yarmouth, none of the plans for the A47 include a dual carriageway for the last six-and-a-half miles in. The eight-year plan includes improvements to the roundabout at this end and improvement further west, but as for the final section - zilch. We are told (I surmise) that there are too many conservation matters that are unresolved which means there are no circumstances in which a factory that needs ‘just in time’ deliveries might contemplate settling here, even if their product is an instant export via the new harbour. I constantly remind myself that huge infrastructure investment would change the economics of our towns but probably harm the quality and work life balance, and so perhaps we should not be concerned that we are short-changed by our Government bodies. I have given some thought as to how I would prioritise spending in the counties if I were an influential elected member. At the risk of being controversial, I think the A47 total length improvement would benefit the county as much as the northern Norwich bypass. This, despite the fact that I would be

disadvantaged on my rare journeys to north Norfolk and the airport. But I am not sure my opinion is the priority. Also, I cannot understand the mutual desire of both towns to have third river/lake crossings that are bridges. Only tunnels can give relatively maintenance-free, 24/seven use. I am told that in another life the Port Authority costed on an either/or basis and a tunnel was cheaper. A tunnel at Lowestoft need not disturb the railway line, but the railway line will still disturb traffic in Oulton, even if you have a third opening bridge which is constructed with approaches to cross the main line. The fantasy is a mono rail from Yarmouth to Norwich. No stops! Twenty minutes single line. Commuters working in Norwich would enjoy our lower house prices (which would grow), the traffic use on the A47 might reduce to a level whereby commercial traffic could have exclusive use, and car drivers could take the journey to the highlands of Fleggburgh and Filby. The mono rail land take-up would be relatively small and could be along a railway line that might one day have upgraded stock what a tourist attraction that would be, across one of the world’s great lowlands! You may be forgiven for thinking that I need to take more water with it and, anyway, you should ask, where is the benefit to the town that’s furthest east? This is my last column for a while. When it started I think I was expected to tell you how to best sell your home, along with the various secrets (that are not secret) to work your way round that transaction with minimum frustration. A long time ago I went a distance to a conference on property sales and picked up the following tip: If you are expecting a prospective buyer, you might put a few drops of vanilla essence on a baking tray in a warm oven and your kitchen will smell of freshly baked bread. Now, have you taken advice from a local agent and got the right marketing package? That is, got the price right, redecorated the iffy bits, arranged the house into some semblance of order, cut the grass and tidied the borders, arranged for the kids and your mother to go out, stopped the old pessimist from grumbling, and made sure your viewers have space to park and can get into the garage (if you have one)? In other words, have you perfected the look that says your house is more than a house; it is a lifestyle statement? If so, then you you might like to try vanilla essence on a baking tray in a warm oven. Personally, I prefer vanilla flavour ice cream and I always think an offer of coffee or ice cream is more likely to make your purchasers feel at home and therefore more likely to make a fuller offer. Good luck to you with your property transactions in our lovely towns.

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IN THE MOOD FOR DANCING

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was there, we were completely embedded in the local community in ove, desire and betrayal are the themes behind the a way we never have been before. We wanted to move to the area, get 2015 programme from Rambert which is heading to involved and be part of the community,” explained Nadia. the Norwich Theatre Royal. The programme delivered in that part of London is pretty The company may not have gone through any of extensive, with 20 public classes a week for all ages from two to that in recent years, but its return to Norfolk comes 90, as well as the creation of a youth dance company and a national amid a number of changes for the world-renowned dance outfit. programme of dance activities, which includes those in Norwich. Chief executive Nadia Stern tells John Bultitude that it has been a What’s more, Nadia is keen to move away from what she calls time of transition and that now they are looking to the future. “the firework approach” of going to an area, doing some work Rambert has enjoyed a strong reputation for decades as one of with the local community, and then heading off again. “We want the great champions, performers and guardians of the world of to develop different schemes and look at things like how to engage contemporary dance. Not content to sit on its laurels, the company’s boys in dance and involve communities that aren’t used to dance,” team continues to re-invent it, reaching out to as many people she explains. “One particular area of our expertise is working with as they can, and ensuring they play their part in outreach and older people, and people with serious conditions like Alzheimer’s, education nationally. Parkinson’s Disease and those kinds of conditions.” The visit to the Norwich Theatre Royal this autumn will With all of this work going on outside the auditorium, the focus demonstrate the company’s strong dance talent and commitment also remains strong on providing the right programme of dance on to the community. The performers will take to the stage on October stage, too. Last year’s visit to Norwich included the 8 and 9 with a programme headed by The 3 iconic Rooster, which boasts a stunning Rolling Dancers, which was inspired by Picasso’s shocking RAMBERT, Stones soundtrack. It proved to be a big hit. masterpiece and which brings some of the intense Thursday 8 and Friday 9 October The company was keen to feature it as part of a emotions depicted on canvas to the stage. at 7.30pm, and Friday matinee programme which also included new work and an Audiences will also see Terra Incognita, created at 1.30pm. Tickets £7 to £24. iconic piece of contemporary dance, and it is a mix by ground-breaking Shobana Jeyasingh, which Discounts for Friends, Corporate Club, over-60s, under-25s, that worked. sees the dancers heading off on a voyage to new schools and groups. Pre-show The reaction from the audience at the end of that kingdoms, and which is set to an intense Prokofiev talk on Thursday October 8 at first Norwich performance said it all and it is that score. 6.30pm in the Targetfollow Room response which is really important to everyone in And the programme will be completed by the (tickets free when booking seats Rambert from the top down, and particularly for chance to see Frames, conceived by Alexander at the Box Office). the performers. Nadia said: “Even when we are Whitley, who is one of the hot properties in dance in rehearsal and we bring a few guests in, it really at the moment. It aims to give an insight into the makes a difference about where the dancers are focusing and the creation of theatre, as the dancers slowly create a stage within a intention of what they are doing. Of course, after Rooster, there is stage. even more reaction than usual.” All of this will be backed up by the company’s strong education But now the scene is set for this year’s diverse programme and and outreach programme which includes a special matinee its differing themes, sets, music and on-stage performance. Nadia is introduced by Rambert’s artistic director Mark Baldwin, giving an hoping it will generate just as much warmth and applause, as well insight performance into the pieces. There will also be workshops as a good audience. She said: “We have to acknowledge that a lot of with local schools, and the Rambert team will run a dance people feel there are barriers between them enjoying contemporary and movement session for the over-50s as part of the theatre’s dance and, because we tour regionally, we have to be mindful of Limelighters scheme. the audience and we tailor the programme for each venue. We are It is this double-pronged approach which is so important to the not doing it for ourselves. We are doing it to bring pleasure and company’s chief executive Nadia Stern. It is something the company enjoyment. has been developing for many years and which was brought into “When they get positive reactions and lots of applause, you can sharp focus by its move from its long-established base in Chiswick in see the smiles on the faces of the dancers, too. They always look a west London to a state-of-the-art HQ on the capital’s South Bank. little surprised by it and yet it happens every time to a greater or Nadia said: “It has always been very important for us to reach out lesser degree. I am always very proud at that moment because they to the community. For any abstract art form, you can’t sit back and don’t take it for granted. There is that moment where they just beam, expect people to come to you. We have to make an effort to engage and I love that.” with people and help them to understand it. We can help them enjoy That seems to be very much at the core of Nadia’s approach for it and understand what to look for. We have done that for many the company which has already enjoyed decades of success. 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Leading solicitors Clapham & Collinge have had offices in the centre of Sheringham for ten years and now they’ve moved - to new offices just next door our services,” said Louis Hilldrup-Boorman, marketing manager at IT MAY NOT be a long distance move, but it’s a big step, in a big year, Clapham & Collinge. for Clapham & Collinge. Founded in Norwich in 1955, the company is Commenting further on the move, he said: “We’re particularly celebrating its 60th anniversary. And this year also sees the company thrilled that we’ve been able to stay in the centre of Sheringham, establish itself as totally independent, having moved away from the even though we’ve made significant changes as part of our expansion. QualitySolicitors legal network. 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When you do emerge from your room (no doubt reluctantly, because the rooms are so very comfortable and stylish), you’re in for another treat. Breakfast is superb. The light and spacious breakfast room is welcoming and offers a range of freshlyprepared choices, as well as fruit, cereals and yoghurts. Food is largely locally- sourced, and always lovingly prepared and attentively served. Suitably set up for the day, you’ll find yourself in a great place to go exploring. The Clyffe is ideally placed for visiting Lowestoft’s own pier, parks, shops and attractions and, if you feel like going slightly further afield, you’re within easy reach of the Broads, historic Norwich and Suffolk’s own Southwold. Closer to home, the area immediately around the hotel is the increasingly fashionable Kirkley. Boasting the only Blue Flag beach in Suffolk, Kirkley is home to the Royal Norfolk & Suffolk Yacht Club. It’s an area with its own village centre where you’ll find a delightful mix of independent shops and elegant houses. Elegance is a theme that runs throughout the Clyffe Hotel. IT’S TAKEN SERIOUS INVESTMENT, a year of hard work and a Original fittings, such as the spiral staircase and brick fireplace, lot of love, but the results are breathtaking. The Clyffe Hotel has have been retained and work perfectly as the backdrop to a re-opened its impressive doors to reveal a tasteful, imaginative seriously modern setting, designed to offer guests every interior that oozes quality. modern comfort. On the outside, the Clyffe has always been The Clyffe Hotel Boutique Bed There’s a fully licensed bar and relaxing room with a large impressive. This imposing building has occupied its & Breakfast, screen TV. The staff are friendly and helpful and they work prime location, opposite Lowestoft’s Claremont Pier 3 Kirkley Cliff, hard to make guests feel as at home as possible for their and award-winning Blue Flag beach, since the 1870s. Lowestoft, entire stay. On the inside, it’s never looked better. Suffolk, NR33 0BY Luxury bed and breakfast will always be a staple part of the Double doors and a grand staircase echo the original T: 01502 535153 hotel’s offering, but it’s also possible to book in for a longer 19th century splendour and lead seamlessly into 21st E: clyffehotel@ break. The newly-refurbished Clyffe is a truly boutique hotel century style. gmail.com and is totally geared up to accommodate guests for holiday And the style is evident in every detail. Crisp white breaks. linen, fluffy towels and luxury toiletry products are just some of It’s ideal for the corporate traveller, too, offering excellent the finishing touches. The 16 rooms, of which eight have sea views, accommodation and an ideal location for those doing business in have all been individually designed and decorated in soothing the area. In fact, a night or two in the Clyffe would make even the colours and stunning fabrics. The duvets are all high quality, most arduous business trip a more pleasant experience! the beds are all brand new and all the rooms have solid wood The team at the Clyffe wrote their own checklist for what a furniture. high quality boutique bed and breakfast hotel should offer. They Behind the scenes, and to ensure maximum comfort and decided that the essentials were “relaxing décor, very comfortable efficiency, the refurbishment has also extended to all the wiring beds, immaculate bathrooms, fresh linen, fluffy towels, welcoming and plumbing. guest areas and a hearty breakfast.” Two prestigious rooms feature the original, and very elegant, They’ve ticked all the boxes. In fact, not only have they written sash bay windows, adding yet another distinctive touch. themselves a checklist, but in refurbishing the Clyffe they’ve Throughout the hotel the furniture is eclectic, which adds to the rewritten the rule book on running a boutique hotel and have set overall style and enhances the balance of timeless elegance and new standards for others to follow. modern standards. Every room has a modern en-suite bathroom, The Clyffe is a building with a fascinating history. It’s a hotel flat screen LED Freeview TV, high-speed WiFi, hairdryer and a with a great future. hospitality tray.

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A WINDOW OF OPPORTUNITY In fact, Darren and Dale Cockrill saw more than a window - they saw an opportunity in doors, conservatories and much more

Innovate Property Improvements Ltd is the brainchild of the two very innovative Cockrill brothers. They’d both had experience as window fitters and, indeed, as footballers, with both having had professional contracts playing for Cambridge United. But when it comes to being on the ball, it is their business acumen that’s scored success. Founded in August 2014, Innovate Property Improvements Ltd is all about the brothers’ vision to create a property improvement business with an added level of service. Based in Great Yarmouth, they now work throughout Norfolk and Suffolk on a wide range of projects. There are two things that make this fast-growing business special. The first of these is the quality of the products. Darren says: “We made the decision at the outset that our strategy was to be based on using only the very best materials. Our view was that if we were going to give a 10year guarantee, we only wanted to use products we could trust and our customers could rely on.”

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“From the first enquiry, through measuring, specifying and quoting, on to the physical installation and, if necessary, after sales care, it’s the same team.”

They’ve stuck to it, buying in A-grade glass and frame components, such as Halo Eclipse, to produce finished installations of the highest quality. The second thing that sets the business apart from its rivals is the service. Darren says: “Our business is about giving the customer the sort of service that means they have full-on contact at every stage of their project.” And Innovate Property Improvements really does deliver just that. From the first enquiry, through measuring, specifying and quoting, on to the physical installation and, if necessary, after sales care, it’s the same team. Face to face and hands-on. “What’s important to us is that people trust us”, says Darren. Indeed, he confides that some of the best feedback he and Dale get is that customers are happy to have the Innovate team in their homes. “It’s fantastic that people tell us that. We can’t do our job without being in someone’s home and - let’s be honest - there has to be some disruption. If people are happy with us being there, we’re happy.” It’s not just domestic homes that are keeping Innovate busy either. The brothers are rapidly expanding into commercial work, enlarging both their portfolio of products and the services they offer. They currently handle work for leisure companies including Potter’s Holiday Resort, and have contracts to provide services for schools which include a full maintenance package covering everything from installing new windows to repairing fire doors.

“It’s increasingly diverse”, they explain. “We provide everything for commercial clients. It can range from mirrors to sliding shelving to glazing.” The full range of Innovate Property Improvements Ltd’s offering is impressive. Doors, windows, bi-folding doors, conservatories and roofline work are all on offer. So, too, are glass staircases and balustrades. They’ve recently completed training to provide garage doors, too. All of this is available on a very flexible basis. From a single window to a complete conservatory, from a one-off job to a maintenance contract, they are prepared to source the best materials and create an installation according to the highest professional standards. The brothers’ commitment and vision is paying off. Aside from meeting the demands of a growing order book, they’re currently seeking new, larger premises and more staff. To have established themselves so quickly as the region’s “go to” experts is an achievement of which the brothers are justifiably proud. “We were determined to build a business on quality and service and, although it’s been hard work, it’s paying off. We have satisfied customers across Norfolk and Suffolk, and that’s brought two brilliant bonuses. People trust us and people recommend us. So much of our business comes from word of mouth referrals, which to us speaks volumes.” There may be football experience in the family, but this is a company that’s meeting all its business goals. And it’s doing it by meeting all of its customers’ needs.

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Making provision for our loved ones in the event of our untimely death is something that most of us would consider a priority, particularly those of us with mortgages or other borrowing. So we set up life insurance early in adult life, often when we first take out a mortgage or start a family, and then promptly forget about it, simply paying the premiums year on year. In fact, the cost of life insurance policies has gone down considerably over the past few years because people are living longer so, even without any changes in your circumstances, you may be able to change to a cheaper policy. It’s important to understand the cover you are buying. Firstly, there are two main types of plan: whole of life assurance and fixed term life insurance. Whole of life assurance policies have no fixed term and will pay out an agreed amount on death, whenever that occurs. Provided you write the benefits from your policy in trust, it will not be included in your estate and therefore not subject to IHT. Premiums are likely to be higher than fixed term life insurance policies as, whenever you die, there will be a pay-out. Many policies will be investment-linked and premiums may vary from year to year, depending on investment values, although fixed premium policies are also available. It’s important to understand how this link to investment works, so do discuss it with a

financial adviser before taking out such a policy to ensure that it is suitable for your needs. With fixed term life insurance, you pay an agreed premium for an agreed number of years and, if you should die during the period of cover, then the insurer will pay out. Once you pass the end of the original agreed term, the policy ends, usually without any pay-out. Life insurance can be bought on a single or joint life basis. Joint policies will usually be slightly cheaper than two separate single life policies and may be set up to pay on a first or second death basis – in other words, they will pay out when either the first or second partner dies. If, for example, the purpose is to protect the spouse, first death would normally be chosen. Alternatively, if the purpose is to provide cash to meet an IHT liability, second death might be more suitable. Health and lifestyle factors when you take out your policy may mean that you will pay higher premiums if your life expectancy is considered impaired. If you are a smoker, for example, you may pay around twice as much as a non-smoker of the same age. Being an ex-smoker will also have an impact on premiums: prospective insurers may ask for a report from your doctor or a chest X-ray to check that you have no underlying health issues. You won’t be classed as a non-smoker until at least 12 months after stopping using tobacco products, and it’s worth noting that nicotine patches count as a tobacco product for insurance purposes. It’s important to remember that, if you want to ensure continuous protection, you should never stop your current life cover until you have its replacement securely in place. Also, do shop around, as premiums will vary: a financial adviser will help you find the right policy.

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Audi’s first SUV is back for a second instalment with less weight, better efficiency and even more space inside REVIEW BY MATT JOY

WHAT’S NEW? Large premium SUVs are more popular than ever and, given that the outgoing Q7 is nearing its ninth birthday, Audi has decided it’s time for a new one. Rather than a refresh, the German maker has gone to town with Q7 MkII; there’s a new body and chassis with a substantial weight reduction, a new exterior and interior, the latest engines and a major upgrade in terms of standard and optional technology, too. Few stones have been left unturned in the quest for the best-in-class title.

LOOKS AND IMAGE Presence and stature are everything at this end of the market, and clearly Audi has given the Q7 as much of both as possible. Ditching the grey plastic cladding around the lower portion of the car for body colour gives it a smarter look, and the old car’s curvy OC TOBER 2015

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waistline has been ditched for something a little more squared off. Whether it’s better looking or not is a matter of opinion however; the front grille is inspired by the smaller Q3 but looks huge on the Q7. There’s nothing to touch the Q7’s image this side of a full-size Range Rover. People will see you coming and be in no doubt about which manufacturer your mighty SUV comes from. SPACE AND PRACTICALITY It might be lighter than the old car but the new Q7 is certainly not short of space. Inside it is absolutely vast; it doesn’t matter which seat you sit in, there’s head, leg and shoulder room in spades. The larger windows help the feeling of space, too, while the space itself is very well managed. The third row of seats can stow electrically while the second row tilts and folds for easy access. You can

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47.9mpg with 153g/km of CO2. It’s secure and stable rather than thrilling to drive but it’s the level of comfort on offer that is of most importance, and the refined driving experience and low noise levels are impressive.

BEHIND THE WHEEL There are few better views than from behind the wheel of the Q7, thanks to the high driving position and large glazed area. There are fewer buttons now, thanks to the slick MMI Touch system and it all works beautifully well. Diesel will be the preferred option in the UK and the latest 3.0-litre TDI unit is a gem. Refined and with plenty of torque on offer it can move the Q7 along very briskly indeed, with 0-62mph taking only 6.5 seconds, although it’s so refined it doesn’t feel as fast. Remarkably it’s also frugal with it, with a claimed combined consumption figure of

VALUE FOR MONEY All Q7 models come with a lengthy standard specification, with highlights such as DAB audio with satellite navigation, electrically operated and heated front seats, electrically folding third row and electric tailgate, cruise control, automatic lights and wipers, a front and rear parking system, keyless start and hill descent control. SE models get 19-inch wheels as standard, too, whilst S Line models add 20-inch wheels, leather seats, privacy glass and four-zone climate control. The options list is huge, too, but includes goodies like the clever virtual cockpit already seen in the TT, Apple Car Play or Google

Android Auto and a smart rear tablet for entertaining passengers. WHO WOULD BUY ONE? If there was ever a perfect family wagon then the new Q7 is it. With so much space inside and a great deal of flexibility on how that space is used, it can probably cope with as many kinds of combination of passenger size, number and accompanying luggage as you could throw in it. What’s more those passengers will be carried in comfort. It’s not cheap, of course, but it’s a luxurious cabin and an effortless driving experience to boot. THIS CAR SUMMED UP IN A SINGLE WORD: Style. IF THIS CAR WAS… a boat it would be a luxury cruise liner; big, comfortable and a fine place to relax.

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We drive Peugeot’s updated 208 supermini. The French firm has tweaked the car’s exterior, added some welcome extra kit and refreshed its engine line-up

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MOTORING WHAT’S NEW? The 208 is a big deal for Peugeot. As superminis go, the small car sells well and is a popular and economical car to drive and own. It’s not alone in the market, however, and this refresh has been designed to boost the car’s appeal, its green credentials and take the fight to the likes of the Mini and Citroen’s DS3. Taking a leaf out of the Mini’s playbook, Peugeot is offering 208 buyers a modest level of trim and colour personalisation. Staying with the aesthetics, the car has benefitted from a modest nose and tail refresh, while all bar the base model gain a colour touchscreen giving access to the main entertainment, navigation and ventilation features. On the mechanical front, all engines are EU6 rated, while a sub 80g/km CO2 diesel has been introduced alongside a new three-cylinder, 1.2-litre petrol motor. LOOKS AND IMAGE Looks are everything in the increasingly competitive and crowded supermini market. Following the trend for personalisation and the desire to focus harder on younger buyers, the freshened-

up 208 certainly looks the part and can be purchased with a few choice extras in a bid to differentiate it from the next one. As a hugely popular car in Peugeot’s line-up, the 208 enjoys a strong following and has a reputation for being an enjoyable and economical mode of transport. SPACE AND PRACTICALITY With Peugeot’s refresh of the 208 focusing on exterior design and updated engines, the car’s cabin remains essentially unchanged. In three-door guise, the car offers a good balance of space and practicality if you don’t plan on using the rear seats much, with the five-door vehicle that bit more versatile and a better choice as a starter family car. Folding rear seats, generous oddment storage and a city parking space-friendly footprint complete the 208’s talents. BEHIND THE WHEEL Peugeot’s reputation for delivering engaging cars remains intact with the 208. At a basic level, the car feels more agile and willing than many rivals, and the decision to fit a smaller steering wheel goes some way to tricking you into thinking you’re driving a racing car, not a supermini. Still, what’s important here is the introduction of two key engines, a new, 1.2-litre petrol triple and 79g/km CO2 diesel. Business users will no doubt warm to the

latter but it’s the former turbo petrol unit that’s likely to appeal to private buyers. It’s certainly punchy enough, thanks to its 108 horsepower, and you never miss that fourth cylinder, even when pushing on. VALUE FOR MONEY The 208 has always been an appealing and financially sound choice, and this has been made more so with the inclusion of enhanced personalisation options, the range-wide EU6 engine update and the new low CO2 diesel variant. The general uplift in standard kit is also welcome and reduces the temptation to browse the cost options list. WHO WOULD BUY ONE? Peugeot’s 208 is most definitely not a Mini, and for many people that’s reason enough to consider the compact French hatch. If you’re not a fan of BMW’s finest then the 208 offers a comparable experience from behind the wheel, ensuring keen drivers can enjoy themselves. For everyone else, the 208’s bold looks, accommodating cabin and affordable ownership proposition position it high up within the supermini sector. THIS CAR SUMMED UP IN A SINGLE WORD: Enjoyable. IF THIS CAR WAS… a nod to the popular 205, it would be wearing the sporty XSi badge on its rump.

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Official fuel consumption for the New SEAT Leon X-PERIENCE SE 2.0 TDI 150PS in mpg (litres per 100km): urban 47.9 (5.9); extra-urban 64.2 (4.4); combined 57.6 (4.9). CO2 emissions 129g/km. Standard EU Test figures for comparative purposes and may not reflect real driving results.

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The official fuel consumption figures in mpg (l/100km) for the Mazda Range: Urban 30.4 (9.3) – 74.3 (3.8). Extra Urban 49.6 (5.7) – 88.3 (3.2). Combined 40.9 (6.9) – 83.1 (3.4). CO 2 emissions (g/km) 161 – 89. The mpg figures quoted are sourced from official EU-regulated test results obtained through laboratory testing. These are provided for comparability purposes only and may not reflect your actual driving results. Personal contract hire offer on 2015 Mazda CX-5 165ps 2WD SE-L Nav and all-new Mazda CX-3 120ps 2WD SE on orders received between 01.07.15 and 30.09.15, subject to availability and status. Age 18+ only. 2015 Mazda CX-5 figures based on a non-maintenance contract hire package with advance rental of £2,317.36, then 41 monthly rentals of £289.00. Excess miles over contracted mileage of 31,500 over 42 months charged at 14.24 pence per mile. All-new Mazda CX-3 figures based on a non-maintenance contract hire package with advance rental of £1,750.75, then 41 monthly rentals of £219.00. Excess miles over contracted mileage of 31,500 over 42 months charged at 7.6 pence per mile. Excess charges also apply if you breach manufacturer servicing or maintenance guidelines or if the car exceeds BVRLA Fair Wear & Tear guidelines for its age/mileage when it is returned to Mazda Contract Hire. Package includes road fund licence and Mazda Assistance. Guarantee/indemnity may be required. Prices and details are subject to change without notice. For full specification and T&Cs contact your local retailer. You will not own the car. ALD Automotive Ltd, trading as Mazda Contract Hire, BS16 3JA. Models shown: 2015 Mazda CX-5 165ps 2WD SE-L Nav, OTR from £22,995 and all-new Mazda CX-3 120ps 2WD SE, OTR from £17,595. 2015 Mazda CX-5 model shown features optional Crystal White Pearlescent paint (£540) and all-new Mazda CX-3 model shown features optional Soul Red Metallic paint (£660). OTR prices include VAT, number plates, delivery, 12 months’ road fund licence, first registration fee, 3 year or 60,000 mile warranty and 3 years’ European Roadside Assistance. °Test drives subject to applicant status and availability. Details correct at time of going to print. Not available in conjunction with any other offer unless specified.

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ROYAL CELEBRATION DINNER AT THE IMPERIAL HOTEL

Pageant master Bruno Peek organised a Royal Dinner at the Imperial Hotel in Great Yarmouth to celebrate HM The Queen becoming the country’s longest-serving Monarch (at 5.30pm on September 9 HM Queen Elizabeth II surpassed Queen Victoria’s record). Excellent cuisine and fine wine was enjoyed by the 38 guests who attended the Royal Dinner to celebrate this very special occasion. Photos by ROSS HAGAN

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VIP OPENING NIGHT AT THE PORTERHOUSE BAR & GRILL

Family, friends and suppliers attended an official VIP evening to celebrate the opening of the new Porterhouse Bar & Grill. Over 100 guests attended the party at the new venue on Lower Marine Parade in Gorleston. Named after the prime steak cut, the Porterhouse is rustic, industrial and relaxed, and the VIP guests enjoyed an evening of food, cocktails and dancing to retro soul.

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STYLISH LAUNCH PARTY FOR JARROLD’S NEW FASHION FLOOR

Jarrold’s fabulous new fashion floor was celebrated in style with a VIP launch event. The glamorous evening at the Norwich store included speeches by group MD Peter Mitchell and development director Michelle Jarrold. There was a video about the creation of the contemporary new retail space and guests were also treated to out-of-this world canapes and a fun new season fashion show. The ultrachic new fashion floor boasts both classic and contemporary brands with a new Mint Velvet section, shoe lounge, lingerie department and Benji’s Restaurant. Photos by ROSS HAGAN AND DAVID WATSON

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MARITIME FESTIVAL: MAYOR’S CIVIC RECEPTION

The Great Yarmouth Maritime Festival is one of the most eagerly-anticipated events in the town’s calendar. This vibrant event took over South Quay for a whole weekend, bringing together maritime past, present and future in a riot of colour, tall ships, supply vessels, masts, flags and music. The Civic reception was held on board the Swedish ship Götheborg, the largest wooden tall ship in the world.

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Important new roads are high on the agenda, but it’s building bridges that really matters We catch up with Caroline Williams, chief executive of Norfolk Chamber of Commerce.

AS CHIEF EXECUTIVE of Norfolk Chamber of Commerce, Caroline Williams has her finger on the pulse of the region’s business life. She and her team have a massive programme of events on the stocks, all of them geared to helping Norfolk’s businesses do better business. “We’ve just held a major technology event, The Future is Here, as part of our on-going and successful programme to help businesses understand how digital innovations can make real, practical, impacts on their bottom line.” October, of course, is the month for B2B - the exhibition that’s firmly established itself as the premier business to business event in the commercial calendar. “We’re continually offering networking events, free training sessions and business breakfasts. And we have a reputation for bringing high profile speakers in to the county, allowing the business community to ask questions and express opinions with people at the highest level.” This is, of course, difficult to overstate. Caroline and her team have brought cabinet members, including the Prime Minister, to Norfolk for debates on local issues. “Our track record for lobbying is significant. We endeavour to influence Whitehall, and make decision-makers aware of our members’ opinions”, she says. High on the agenda for lobbying have been topics such as Broadband, Rail, the A11, the A47 and, more recently, the muchdiscussed Northern Distributor Road. Caroline has been quoted as saying: “The NDR will bring significant economic benefits to Norwich and Norfolk which will assist the business community to create and retain jobs so important to or local economy.” But ask her outright what her big picture thinking is about and she’s very clear that, while it’s important to build roads, it’s vital to build bridges. “I am passionate about our work to ensure that there is an effective bridge between education and business. We will not be prepared for the future unless we work with the educational establishment to better understand what business requires of young people. Equally important, because it is a two-way street, is that young people understand the wide career opportunities which are open to them here in Norfolk.”

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