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Battle of Britain Flypast

Food and a are farming

Working Spaniel display

Fun Fair

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Children 16 and under FREE • Car Parking FREE Discounted tickets available from:

• Aylsham: Coxford’s Butchers & Just Regional • Banningham: The Banningham Crown • Cromer: JB Postle & Archant (EDP) • Catton: Yeomans Electrical • Cawston: Woodrow Garage • Drayton: Drayton Stores • Edgefield: Edgefield Nursery • Fakenham: Papworth Butchers • Holt: Budgens • North Walsham: Papworth Butchers & Sainsburys • Norwich: Archant (EDP) & Ben Burgess • Sheringham: Papworth Butchers • Sprowston: White House Farm PYO & Rosie’s Cards & Gifts • Statham: Tesco • Swaffham: Papworth Butchers • Thorpe: Thorpe Travel • Woodbastwick: Woodfordes Ales

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www.aylshamshow.co.uk Gates open from 8am at Blickling Estate • Tickets £15 cash only on gate

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Red Devil’s parachute display

Devil’s Horsemen

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WELCOME WELCOME TO AUGUST’S Places&Faces®.

We’re proud to have Joan Collins on our cover this month, looking as glamorous as ever!

Probably still best known as Alexis Carrington in Dynasty, the world-famous TV star, drama queen, novelist and all-round diva is heading to Norfolk and Suffolk over the next few weeks with her brand new one-woman show, Joan Collins Unscripted, which will soon be at the Norwich Theatre Royal, Potters Resort in Hopton-on-Sea and The Apex in Bury St Edmunds (turn to page 30 to find out more). It’s a chance to spend an intimate, entertaining and unforgettable evening in the company of a Hollywood legend, who always looks her best.

And if you want to look your best this summer, too, turn to this month’s fabulous fashion and beauty pages for some sensational swimwear, gymwear, footwear and summer make-up to help you through those hot and sticky August days.

And while we’re on the subject of looking good, turn to this month’s High Society pages to see lots more people looking glam, including the winners of the recent intu Chapelfield Best Dressed & Headline Hat Competition which took place at the Royal Norfolk Show.

There are some great pictures from the region’s recent social events; in fact, so many, that we’ve had to save some for another time, so enjoy the August edition and keep an eye out for more pictures in September’s issue, too!

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CONTENTS

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58 CELEBRITIES 34 Meet Mark King from Level 42 36 Music stars from the 80s to the present day 53 Why Barry Norman was in Burnham Market

FASHION AND BEAUTY

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Stunning summer swimwear Gorgeous girls’ gym bag essentials All made-up for summer How to look good at the gym guys!

Stylish men’s summer shoes

WHAT’S ON 16 All sorts of ideas for August 20 75 suggestions for great summer days out 25 Meet the man in charge of this year’s Aylsham Show 27 Discover some gorgeous city gardens 29 Sensational sounds at the Norwich Jazz Weekender

TRAVEL 58 What to do and see in Sicily

42 Cover Story Up close and personal with Joan Collins

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16 HOMES AND GARDENS 80 Make the most of your garden this month 90 Top tips for your home from The Granary 97 Daniel Bycroft considers the property market after Brexit 98 Property of the Month: a gorgeous family home in Gorleston

114 66 Looking Ahead

Carolyn Atkins selects some highlights for August BIGGER & BETTER

This summer’s must-see movie has got to be Big Friendly Giant, Stephen Spielberg’s epic film based on Roald Dahl’s famous story. BFG is about a girl named Sophie who encounters a kind-hearted giant who, unlike the other giants, refuses to eat children, and it’s receiving rave reviews.

FOOTBALL FEVER

Fans of the beautiful game will be in their element this month as the new football season gets underway, with Norwich City FC aiming for the top of the Sky Bet Championship and three new kits for Canaries’ supporters to buy.

LOOKING GOOD

79 FOOD AND DRINK 62 All change at The Chequers Inn in Thornham 64 A café with a difference by the boats in Brundall 66 Norfolk’s Daniel Smith takes to the small screen 68 Another delicious recipe from Richard Bainbridge 70 More fab ideas from The Imperial Hotel 73 Strawberries are the stars 75 Enjoy a stylish, summer cocktail 79 Just chilling: amazing artisan ice cream

COMPETITION 52 Win a stylish Pandora bracelet

BUSINESS 105 Make the most of your retirement 107 Legal expert Julian Gibbons reflects on Brexit

MOTORING 110 Behind the wheel of the Mirage Juro 112 All about the Auris and Yaris Hybrids 114 The all-new Kia Niro 116 Why Ford Fiestas have so many fans

REGULARS 122 High Society: more snaps from the region’s social events 130 Five minutes with Brandon Lewis MP

Revolutionary make-up brand Charlotte Tilbury has arrived at Jarrolds in Norwich. With over 20 years in the make-up industry working with A-list models, celebrities and designers, Charlotte’s best-kept beauty secrets are now available to all via her exciting skincare and make-up collection. From Quick Tricks to Tilbury Transformations, pop into Jarrolds to find out more.

COLD FEET

Cold Feet will be back on our screens this autumn after 14 years!

The new series of this hit TV drama will re-unite its original stars; James Nesbitt, Robert Bathurst, Hermione Norris, John Thomson and Fay Ripley, along with new famous faces such as actor and Radio 1 presenter Ceallach Spellman. Can’t wait!

RISE & SHINE

The Great British Bake Off will be back on BBC 1 this summer, too, with millions of us tuning in for the rise and fall of the latest batch of amateur bakers. Expect plenty of products in the proving drawers, some sensational star bakes and some awful innuendos but, hopefully, nothing in the bin this time round!

TOP DAY OUT

FoolHardy Circus returns to Wroxham Barns with a new summer show. Ha Ha Bonk! Is easy on the pocket at just £6 a ticket (under twos free), and great fun for all ages. From Monday, August, 1 to Monday, August, 29 (excluding Saturdays 6, 13 and 20), with tickets available on the door. www.wroxhambarns.co.uk

FAMOUS BEST FRIENDS

In celebration of the 125th year of the charity, Dogs Trust presents Dogs And Their Faithful Celebrities, a book for dog lovers everywhere.

This charming book contains 176 pages featuring more than 50 of the best-known people from the worlds of music, sport, movies and television and their lovely dogs. Priced at £9.99 from www.DogsTrustGifts.com with all royalties to the Dogs Trust charity.

WORTH WATCHING

Thousands of participants will descend on Norwich on Sunday, August 7 for the second Run Norwich, a 10k race through the city’s streets.

Organised by Norwich City Community Sports Foundation (CSF) and sponsored by Norwich BID, this event looks set to run and run! www.runnorwich.co.uk

BRIT-AWARD WINNERS IN BLICKLING

Blake will headline Blickling Proms in the grounds of Blickling Hall on Saturday, August 13. The Brit-Award winners, who include Humphrey Berney from Dereham, will perform some of their classics, including You Raise Me Up, Hallelujah, Fields of Gold, Bring Him Home and Nessun Dorma. Tickets: www.revival-productions.co.uk or on 01283 841601.

PS: We’re looking forward to watching the Olympics - good luck Team GB!

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TAKE TO THE STAGE Comedian Sarah Millican (on Monday, August 8) has sold out, but there’s plenty more on offer at the Norwich Theatre Royal this August. High School Prom Queen, the arts course summer show, runs from Wednesday, August 3 to Saturday, August 6, while Abba Mania, a tribute to the Swedish superstars, is on Sunday, August 7. Plus there’s Swingin’ With Bublé (Tuesday, August 9); a laugh at Norfolk life with the Nimmo Twins from Wednesday, August 10 to Saturday, August 13; Killer Queen (tribute act) on Sunday, August 28; and then Peppa Pig’s Surprise! on Wednesday, August 31 and Thursday, September 1. There’s also an Open Day on Saturday, August 27 when visitors can go behind the scenes. Box Office: 01603 630000; www.theatreroyalnorwich.co.uk

Summer is finally here! Make the

most of it with this exciting selection of exhibitions, shows and events

1 WEST SIDE STORY Acclaimed theatre company, Mixed Voice, returns to the Norwich Playhouse stage this month with an ambitious production of Leonard Bernstein and Stephen Sondheim’s classic musical, West Side Story. Inspired

by William Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet and set in the mid-1950s, West Side Story explores the rivalry between the Sharks and the Jets, two New York street gangs. From Tuesday, August 23 to Saturday, August 27.

Tickets at www.norwichplayhouse.co.uk or on 01603 598598.

ON COURSE FOR MORE MUSIC The ever-popular Newmarket Nights continue at Newmarket Racecourse, combining great racing with great sounds.

Mark Ronson brings his acclaimed live DJ set on Friday, August, 5, with singing sensations Jess Glynne on Friday, August 12 and Little Mix on Saturday, August 27. Limited tickets/ hospitality packages available. More at: www.newmarket.thejockeyclub.co.uk and on 01638 675500.

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2 PIRATE HIGH DIVE SHOW The Pirate High Dive Stunt Show is back at Pleasurewood Hills in Suffolk by popular demand, with five specialised high divers performing incredible acrobatic feats from up to 25 metres in the air, landing in a pool only 2.7 metres deep! Plus join Blackbeard on his search for gold with daring stunts and comedy for all the family. Aaarrgghhh shipmates! Tel: 01502 586000 or visit: www.pleasurewoodhills.com

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3 OPEN GARDENS August is a lovely month for a stroll around a garden and there are plenty of National Garden Scheme places to visit. Enjoy plants, flowers and delicious home-made teas while raising much-needed funds for charity. More at: www.ngs.org.uk

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FUN-FILLED FAMILY DAY OUT The Wayland Agricultural Show returns to Brandon Road in Watton from 9am to 5pm on Sunday, August 7. This fun family day in the Norfolk countryside is both educational and entertaining with plenty of animals, arts, crafts, main ring activities and shopping, while also raising money for local charities. Discounts for online booking at: www.waylandshow.com and free car parking. SatNav: IP25 6NG.

5 SNOUT THEM OUT! The streets of Ipswich have been taken over by stunning swine sculptures this summer for the Pigs Gone Wild interactive art trail. The biggest art spectacular that Suffolk has ever seen, beautifully decorated pig sculptures can be found on streets and corners, with 39 larger-than-life pig sculptures created by East Anglian artists and 30 junior sculptures decorated by schools and community groups.

Brought about by St Elizabeth Hospice in collaboration with Wild in Art, the trail runs to September 2, with extra activities on the Pigs Gone Wild app. How about a selfie with Ed Sheer-Ham or Elvis Porksley?! www.pigsgonewild.co.uk

EAST ANGLIAN LIVING HISTORY FAYRE Expect fun for all at this fabulous family event on Saturday, August 13 and Sunday, August 14 at the Museum of East Anglian Life in Stowmarket. Immerse your senses with the sounds and sights of terrible Tudor doctors and the smells of early medieval cooking during this exciting event, the biggest in the Museum’s 50-year history.

Call 01449 612229 or visit: www.eastanglianlife.org.uk

4 ROLL UP! ROLL UP! Great Yarmouth’s Hippodrome’s summer season continues with the sensational Summer Spectacular with hosts Jack Jay and Johnny Mac joined by a talented troupe of acrobats, stunt men, trapeze artists and more daredevil acts. Until Sunday, September 18. Book on 01493 844172 or at: www.hippodromecircus.co.uk

GOING BACK IN TIME The next Beccles Antiques Street Market will take place from 8am to 4.30pm on Bank Holiday Sunday, August 28. Browse and buy at the 100 general and specialist stalls selling a wide range of antiques and collectables including furniture, silver, china, linen, jewellery, books, clocks, retro and vintage design and decorative items.

MEDIEVAL MYSTERY PLAYS AT NORWICH CASTLE Norwich Medieval Mystery Plays will be performed in Norwich Castle’s keep from Thursday, August, 25 to Saturday, August 27. Dating back to the 1530s, they include The Grocer’s Play as well as plays from the N-Town Cycle, which also has connections with East Anglia. An immersive theatrical experience, these modern-day adaptations are suitable for all ages and are part of Norwich Castle’s summer programme of medieval activities.

Bookings on 01603 495897 or 493625 or visit www.norwichmedievalmysteryplays.com

CAPTURED ON CAMERA An exhibition of photographs by artistin-residence Martin d’Orgeval continues at Houghton Hall in west Norfolk. By playing with transparency and opacity, appearance and disappearance, Martin has recreated his own experience of living inside this majestic house and the surrounding Norfolk light. Lord Cholmondeley said: “It has been wonderful to host Martin d’Orgeval as artist-in-residence, his work expresses such extraordinary beauty and perception. Martin d’Orgeval Houghton Hall Photographs continues to Sunday, September 25 and is included in the entry price of £15 per person (HHA members free).

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g N I V I l E tH S EaSY I Celebrate summertime with these fab ideas to get you through the long school summer break – there are enough ideas here to do something different every day!

1 Amazona: this Cromer zoo is home to over 200 animals from tropical South America (www.amazonazoo.co.uk)

6 Bircham Windmill: stunning windmill in full working order (www.birchamwindmill.co.uk)

11 Bure Valley Railway: regular

2 Baconsthorpe Castle: explore

7 Blickling Hall: magnificent stately home in a wonderful estate (www.nationaltrust.org.uk/blickling-estate)

12 Castle Acre Priory: one of

3 Banham Zoo: 50 acres with some

8 Bressingham Steam & Gardens: steam trains, manicured

the ruins of this fortified 15th century manor house (www.english-heritage.org. uk/visit/ places/baconsthorpe-castle)

2,000 animals (www.banhamzoo.co.uk)

4 Bean Seal trips: take a boat out

from Morston or Blakeney Quay to see the seals (www.beansboattrips.co.uk)

5 BeWILDerwood: this imaginative

adventure park in Hoveton has magical treehouses and intriguing characters (www.bewilderwood.co.uk)

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gardens and lots of other activities (www.bressingham.co.uk)

9 Britannia Pier/Wellington Pier: enjoy a traditional seaside pier experience in Great Yarmouth (www.britannia-pier.co.uk and www.wellington-pier.co.uk)

10 Broads boat trip: journey

through the Norfolk Broads by boat (www.broadstours.co.uk)

steam-hauled services between Aylsham and Wroxham (www.bvrw.co.uk)

the country’s largest and best-preserved monastic sites (www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/ castle-acre-castle-acre-priory)

13 Castle Rising: famous 12th century castle with stone keep and massive surrounding earthworks (www.castlerising.co.uk)

14 City of Norwich Aviation Museum: impressive collection of aircraft and flying memorabilia (www.cnam.org.uk)

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celebrating summer 15 creake Abbey: café, food hall,

shops, studios, a farmers’ market and the ruins of an Augustinian abbey (www.creakeabbey.co.uk)

16 Cromer Pier: see the end-of-the-pier show, fish for crabs and visit the lifeboat house (www.cromerpier.co.uk)

17 Dinosaur Adventure Park: step into the land of giant dinosaurs with indoor and outdoor fun. Located in Lenwade. (www.dinosauradventure.co.uk)

18 Dad’s Army Museum:

marvellous museum in Thetford with memorabilia from the TV comedy series (www.dadsarmythetford.org.uk)

19 Davenports Magic Kingdom: this North Walsham

attraction showcases 500 years of magical history (www.davenportsmagickingdom.co.uk)

20 Eaton Park: attractive Norwich park covering 80 acres (www.friendsofeatonpark.co.uk)

21 Ellough Park Raceway:

all the fun and exhilaration of karting (www.elloughparkraceway.co.uk)

22 English Whisky Company: see where English whisky is distilled in rural Norfolk (www.englishwhisky.co.uk) 23 Fairhaven Woodland and Water Garden: unique garden and waterland, rich in plants and wildlife (www.fairhavengarden.co.uk)

24 Felbrigg Hall: explore the historic

hall and gardens on this North Norfolk estate (www.nationaltrust.org.uk/felbrigg-hallgardens-and-estate)

25 Fritton Lake Outdoor Centre: fantastic outdoor playground with a whole host of activities (www.frittonlakeoc.co.uk)

26 Go Ape: tree top adventure in

Thetford Forest with zip wires and Tarzan swings (www.goape.co.uk)

27 Gooderstone Water Gardens: six acres of garden with ponds, streams, nature trails and colourful borders (www.gooderstonewatergardens.co.uk)

28 Gressenhall Farm & Workhouse: a great day out with

insights into workhouse and country life (www.museums.norfolk.gov.uk/visit_us/ gressenhall_farm_and_workhouse/index. htm)

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29 Grimes Graves: the only Neolithic

UK flint mine open to visitors. Near Thetford. (www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/ grimes-graves-prehistoric-flint-mine)

30 Happisburgh Lighthouse:

Britain’s only independently-run lighthouse (www.happisburgh.org/lighthouse)

31 Henry Blogg Museum: this Cromer attraction highlights the life of Norfolk’s most famous lifeboatman (www.rnli.org/Henryblogg)

47 Norfolk Lavender:

lavender gardens, shops, restaurant, playbarn and more. In Heacham. (www.norfolk-lavender.co.uk)

32 Hippodrome Circus:

famous Great Yarmouth venue offering year-round entertainment (www.hippodromecircus.co.uk)

48 Norfolk Motorcycle Museum: over 100 motorcycles

from the 1920s onwards. In North Walsham. (www.mc-museum.freeserve.co.uk)

33 Holkham Hall: a magnificent hall, exhibitions, accommodation, food, beach and nature reserve (www.holkham.co.uk) 34 Holt Country Park: tranquil

woodland on the edge of the Norfolk Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (www. northnorfolk.org/community/2261.asp)

35 Horse racing: have a flutter at

Great Yarmouth (www.greatyarmouthracecourse.co.uk) or Fakenham (www. fakenhamracecourse.co.uk) Racecourse

36 Horsey Windpump: one of the iconic landmarks of the Norfolk Broads (www.nationaltrust.org.uk/horseywindpump) 37 Houghton Hall: the house, garden and park were built in the 1720s for Britain’s first Prime Minister, Sir Robert Walpole (www.houghtonhall.com) 38 Lacons Brewery Museum & Shop: artefacts and memorabilia map the

rich journey of Lacons from 1760 onwards.

Located in Great Yarmouth (www.lacons.co.uk)

39 Letheringsett Watermill: a

working watermill still producing flour (www.letheringsettwatermill.co.uk)

40 Melsop Farm Park:

interact with a whole range of animals (www.melsopfarmpark.co.uk)

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49 Norfolk Snowsports Club:

skiing, snowboarding and tubing in Trowse. (www.norfolksnowsports.com)

41 Merrivale Model Village:

fascinating seaside model village in Great Yarmouth (www.merrivalemodelvillage.co.uk)

42 Mid-Norfolk Railway: take a

nostalgic trip aboard steam locos through central Norfolk (www.mnr.org.uk)

43 Motor racing: whether at the

Norfolk Arena (www.stockcar-racing.co.uk), Swaffham Raceway or Yarmouth Stadium (www.yarmouthstadium.co.uk), there’s no shortage of track action in Norfolk.

And there’s speedway (www.adrianfluxarena.co.uk) too.

44 Muckleburgh Military Collection: the UK’s largest private

collection of military artefacts and vehicles (www.muckleburgh.co.uk)

45 Museum of the Broads:

bringing the story of the Broads to life (www.museumofthebroads.org.uk)

46 Nelson Museum: head to Great Yarmouth to learn more about Norfolk’s most famous historical figure (www.nelson-museum.co.uk)

50 Norfolk Tank Museum:

collection of Cold War armoured vehicles, weaponry and tanks. Forncett St Peter, Norwich. (www.norfolktankmuseum.co.uk)

51 North Norfolk Railway:

frequent steam-hauled services on the Poppy Line between Sheringham and Holt (www.nnrailway.co.uk)

52 Norwich Castle Museum & Art Gallery: fabulous collections of fine art, archaeology and natural history (www.museums.norfolk.gov.uk/Visit_Us/ Norwich_Castle/index.htm)

53 Oxburgh Hall:

58 Sandringham Estate: enjoy the splendour of the Queen’s Norfolk country retreat (www.sandringhamestate.co.uk)

67 Titchwell RSPB: big skies, sandy

59 Sculthorpe Moor Nature Reserve: see diverse birdlife in this

68 True’s Yard Fisherfolk Museum: heritage site, tourist attraction

reserve run by the Hawk & Owl Trust (www.hawkandowl.org/sculthorpe/aboutsculthorpe)

60 Sea Life Great Yarmouth:

marvellous 15th century moated manor house in west Norfolk (www.nationaltrust.org.uk/oxburgh-hall)

more than 1,500 spectacular aquatic creatures: sharks, reef fish, octopus, rays and sea horses (www.visitsealife.com/great-yarmouth)

54 Pensthorpe Natural Park:

61 Sheringham Park: landscaped

lakeside natural trails, wildlife and birds plus Hootz House epic indoor adventure.

Near Fakenham. (www.pensthorpe.com)

55 Pettitts Animal Adventure Park: rides galore, exotic animals and family entertainment in Reedham. (www.pettittsadventurepark.co.uk)

56 Pleasurebeach: high-octane

rides and traditional attractions on Great Yarmouth’s Golden Mile, with the rollercoaster which has been the star attraction since 1932 (www.pleasure-beach.co.uk)

57 Raveningham Gardens:

traditional rural estate and gardens south of Norwich with many rare species (www.raveningham.com)

park and woodland garden with miles of stunning coastal views (www.nationaltrust. org.uk/sheringham-park)

62 Strumpshaw Steam Museum: step back in time to

the heyday of steam traction (www.strumpshawsteammuseum.co.uk)

63 Shell Museum Glandford:

oldest purpose-built museum in Norfolk, housing the UK’s finest seashell collection (www.shellmuseum.org.uk)

64 Thrigby Hall Wildlife Gardens: hall and gardens plus birds, primates, reptiles and tigers (www.thrigbyhall.co.uk)

65 Thursford Collection: world’s largest collection of steam engines and organs; ride fairground carousels and the gondola (www.thursford.com) 66 Time & Tide: fascinating museum in a converted Victorian herring curing house showcasing maritime and fishing heritage (www.museums.norfolk.gov.uk/Visit_Us/ Time_and_Tide/index.htm)

beach, bird-filled marshes and shop and café (www.rspb.org.uk/Titchwell)

and important archive of King’s Lynn’s fishing community (www.truesyard.co.uk)

69 Walks: Norfolk Coastal Path, Peddars Way, Nar Valley Way and many more walking routes (www.nationaltrail.co.uk/ peddars-way-and-norfolk-coast-path)

70 Walsingham Shrines: visit the holy shrines, historic abbeys and sacred sites (www.walsingham.org.uk) 71 Waxham Great Barn:

thatched barn housing an exhibition of Elizabethan agriculture, with stories of smuggling and shipwrecks (www.norfolkhistoricbuildingstrust.org.uk/ projects/past/028_waxham_great_barn.htm)

72 Wells and Walsingham Light Railway: enjoy the countryside

from a narrow gauge train (www.wellswalsinghamrailway.co.uk)

73 Whitlingham Country Park:

a great place to walk, jog, cycle, sail, picnic or birdwatch (www.whitlinghamcharitabletrust.com)

74 Winbirri Vineyards: savour the “Tour and Tasting Experience” at a Norfolk vineyard near Norwich. (www.winbirri.com) 75 Wroxham Barns: shopping, eating, funfair, farm, mini golf and lots more (www.wroxhambarns.co.uk)

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LOCaLLY GRoWN DaY OUT The Blickling estate will again play host to the region’s premier agricultural show this August Bank Holiday Monday. Plans are in place for the 70th Aylsham Show, with Simon Evans as president

A familiar voice to Aylsham Show regulars is this year’s show president.

Simon Evans has been the man behind the microphone on the grand ring for more than 20 years, providing commentary and chat for the thousands of August Bank Holiday visitors.

But his voice won’t be heard this year – and wasn’t last year for that matter – because his role as president (and vice-president in 2015) means he has other responsibilities.

Simon, who is also the current Aylsham Agricultural Show Association chairman, first got involved with the show in 1983 at the behest of Hubert Sheringham, his then boss at Irelands (Arnold Keys’ specialist agricultural and rural property arm, which Simon now looks after) and show director.

He started as a collecting ring steward for the show jumping, but in 1992 took on the grand ring commentary role after Jim Papworth stepped down from the job.

Although a background in auctioneering meant Simon was used to speaking in public, taking the microphone at the show all those years ago was a new challenge, but one he has relished.

“I certainly missed it last year and will do so again this year, but the flipside is that I have very much enjoyed seeing what else is at the show.

“Twenty-plus years of working from 8.30am to 7pm

THE AYLSHAM SHOW will be held on Bank Holiday Monday, August 29, and gates open at 8am. Main ring events will include The Battle of Britain Memorial Flight, Europe’s number one stunt and trick riding team The Devil’s Horsemen, a working spaniel display, The Red Devils parachute display, the heavy horse turnout and the grand parade Entry is £12 in advance per adult (aged 17 or over) or £15 on the gate, cash only. There will be ATMs for cash withdrawal within the showground. Accompanied children aged 16 and under are free, as is car parking For advance sale tickets and more information, visit www.theaylshamshow.co.uk Although wet weather has affected the last two shows, the Association handed out £200,000 to charities in the previous five years

at the ring has meant I have had limited knowledge of what happens on the rest of the site.

“It was a complete departure to see everything last year and I’m looking forward to doing the same this year, but hopefully in much better weather!” added Simon.

Favourite memories from over the years include the Bolddog Lings freestyle motocross team: “It’s been a real privilege to see them perform over the years and they are also local lads.”

The Battle of Britain Memorial Flight has been a regular and poignant highlight, said Simon, and it had been a pleasure to see the skill and bravery of the various parachuting teams who have entertained at Aylsham.

Another favourite sight of Simon’s to this day is the grand parade, which sees many of the spectacular animals that have been in the judging rings being shown together.

“The grand parade is an integral part of the show and fits with our determination to keep our agricultural roots running through the event. To see such wonderful breeds and such quality up close, year after year, is a real honour.”

Although the council and executive which run the show are well populated at the moment, Simon said that anyone who wanted to join the wider volunteer body was welcome to get in touch via the show’s website.

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BloOmINg MarVElLOus As green spaces flourish this month, enjoy botanical beauty fused with historic charm from the tip of Norwich Lanes to the tail of the Cathedral Quarter, says Melanie Cook of VisitNorwich

The centre of Norwich is gloriously green with acres

of hidden gardens, pockets of paradise and miles of riverside walks.

A stroll through the city centre will arouse your senses: glimpse flourishing hanging baskets adorning shops, pubs and museums, lush courtyards and colourful outdoor café spaces, beer gardens and even impressive roundabouts, as Norwich is a city looked after by dedicated volunteers from the award-winning Norwich in Bloom team.

A self-guided walk can be done in a day, as Norwich is such an accessible city on foot. Perhaps start with a take-away coffee and a pain au chocolat (to keep you going) in Chapelfield Gardens, where you can ensconce yourself on a bench and watch the world go by – enjoy the space around you and relax; the park is a great meeting point if there are several of you.

Then head on to Plantation Garden, a Victorian garden created over 100 years ago by local upholsterer and cabinet-maker Henry Trevor. Known as “Norwich’s secret garden”, this three-acre, Grade II, English Heritage garden is located by Norwich’s second cathedral, the magnificent St John the Baptist ( just off Earlham Road). Pop the £2 entrance fee into the honesty box and you will be treated to a riot of colour and architecture which seems hardly possible in a city centre garden. Henry was a man ahead of his time – today upcycling and recycling are very popular, but a century ago he created the 30’ Gothic fountain from products salvaged from those that were destined to be thrown away.

A few minutes’ walk away is the Cathedral of St John the Baptist where you will come across a lovely, well-positioned garden with outdoor seating and a wonderful, modern café. It’s also worth taking a look around the Cathedral itself, which is one of the UK’s finest examples of great Victorian Gothic Revival architecture. What’s more, the Cathedral hosts special lunchtime concerts which are well worth coming along to, together with tower tours which are definitely worth taking (the views across the city are superb), so check their website for details at: www.sjbcathedral.org.uk.

From the Cathedral, walk into central Norwich via Upper St Giles in the Norwich Lanes, a pretty road with gorgeous architecture, charming shops, galleries and cafés as well as St Giles Church, leading to St Giles Street and on to Gaol Hill.

Then stroll down Lower Goat Lane and head to the small, seated area outside St Gregory’s church in Pottergate; you will now be in the heart of the Lanes. This is a great pit stop – grab “Five Quid Squid” or “Big Mack” (crispy mackerel fillet with lettuce and tartare sauce in a roll, £3.75) from local favourite Grosvenor Fish Bar, along with a frothy, artisan coffee from Strangers’ Coffee House and you will be all set for a relaxing break in the sunshine.

Around the corner sits Strangers’ Hall, located on Charing Cross, and open on Wednesdays and Saturdays in the summer. Strangers’ Hall is another Norwich gem; for those who have never visited, it’s an exciting find. Think of it as “an over-sized doll’s house” which is meant as a compliment – it’s one of the oldest buildings in Norwich, a Tudor home in which former mayors and merchants lived. The building is deceiving; it doesn’t look big from the outside, yet inside it’s a labyrinth of hallways, corridors and exquisitely and individually-styled, historic rooms such as the Georgian dining room, the Victorian nursery, the Regency music room and Lady Payne’s 17th century bed chamber.

But the reason I suggest a visit is to discover the beautiful, 17th century Knot Garden with its traditional rose bed, medicinal herbs and plants. It’s a big space with seating and, again, you would never know that you are in the centre of the city.

If you are still craving foliage, fragrance and floral flourishes, follow this with a walk over to Norwich Cathedral and the Cathedral Quarter to find landscaped gardens and a delightful “village green” complete with cottages. This magnificent, 44-acre area is picture-perfect and comprises a riverside walk, herb garden, outdoor sculpture and the stunning and tranquil cloisters – the largest in the UK. End the day with a well-deserved drink on the deck at the traditional Ribs of Beef pub on Wensum Street. The pub was originally built in the 14th century but unfortunately burned down in the Great Fire of Norwich in 1507. Thankfully, however, it was rebuilt and today patrons can enjoy river views which stretch up and down the Wensum, taking in one of Norwich’s most ancient bridges, Fye Bridge, which is possibly the oldest river crossing in the city. This bridge was also the site of the cucking stool used in medieval times for witches and later for disorderly women. Be assured though, even if you left the pub in a disorderly fashion, you won’t end up in the cucking stool today!

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The son of a jazz legend and a twotime Grammy Award winner are just two of the headline acts as the Norwich Jazz Club (NJC) presents its third annual Jazz Weekender The NJC is once again bringing a flavour of London’s

Soho jazz vibe to Norwich with 11 shows taking place from Friday, September 2 to Sunday, September 4. The Jazz Weekender’s diverse programme includes swing, big band, bebop, Cuban/Congolese fusion, soul, funk and contemporary jazz styles at four great city-centre venues that provide the all-important intimate jazz experience.

Organiser Simon Brown has increased the programme and commented: “This year has more venues and for the first time includes jazz workshops and late-night jam sessions. Because ‘jazz’ means different things to different people, I’ve been careful to feature a wide range of artists performing a diversity of styles. All of the venues have a great sound, provide an intimate setting, and – I’m pleased to say – are mud-free!”

On the Friday night Epic Studios will be transformed into a 350-seater jazz and cabaret club to host two extraordinary shows.

James Tormé, the son of “The Velvet Fog” Mel Tormé, makes his first appearance in Norwich with the 17-strong Tom Dunnett Big Band. James has been wowing audiences since he turned professional, and having grown up spending time with a myriad of jazz legends such as Ella Fitzgerald, George Shearing, Buddy Rich, Peggy Lee and Duke Ellington, his smooth singing style draws from the “old school”, but has a very modern versatility and interpretation of his own.

This gig kicks off his autumn tour and he is looking forward to performing in Norwich. “Every show, every appearance is important to me, whether it’s the Greek Theater [in Los Angeles] or a small jazz club” he said. “I remember every audience. If they’re going to pay money to see me, I want to give them a night they’ll never forget.”

On the same night, two-time Grammy award winner, pianist and composer Alan Broadbent will be accompanying the highlyacknowledged jazz vocalist/lyricist, Georgia Mancio, who has proved

herself one of the UK’s most original, adventurous and multi-faceted new artists. Their “songbook” show sets the new standards of the future, through journeys and resting places, childhood and old age, from bebop to brooding ballads and bossa novas.

On the Saturday night Norwich Playhouse hosts an artist described

by The Times as: “deeply soulful, wonderfully honest”. In an eclectic career influenced by jazz, funk, soul, gospel and contemporary pop, Liane Carroll has emerged as one of the UK’s most expressive jazz and soul vocalists and pianists.

For those who would like to experience diversity in one day then Sunday, September 4 at Norwich OPEN presents that opportunity.

Six shows starting at noon offer the Dunnett/Baxter Big Band, with exciting new arrangements of their favourite jazz standards, followed by the trumpet maestro Enrico Tomasso with his troupe of top handpicked performers.

Then guitarist Ant Law and his quartet, Dave O’Higgins, one of the UK’s busiest and most in-demand tenor players with the Dave Ferris Trio, and the Sirkis/Bialas International Quartet, a fresh collaboration between Israeli UK-resident Asaf Sirkis and Polish vocalist Sylwia Bialas. And finishing off the Festival from 10pm will be tenor and bass clarinetist Julian Siegel.

In addition, this year’s Jazz Weekender also provides students and patrons with opportunities to get involved – featuring instrumental and vocal workshops with festival artists at OPEN, as well as late-night jazz jam sessions taking place at popular piano bar Platform 12 on St Benedicts Street.

TICKETS FOR THE SHOWS start from £12 and can be booked via Norwich Jazz Club’s website at www.norwichjazzclub.co.uk. Further discounts are available when purchasing a Day Pass or Festival Pass. All workshops at Norwich OPEN on Saturday, September 3 can be booked via Simon Brown on 01603 259799. Norwich Jazz Club’s Jazz Weekender is sponsored by Hatch Brenner Solicitors.

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ctress, philanthropist and best-selling author Dame Joan Collins will be touring the UK this autumn with Joan Collins Unscripted, her all-new, one-woman show.

The tour takes in more than a dozen towns and cities across the country, with performances at the Norwich Theatre Royal on Sunday, September 18, The Apex in Bury St Edmunds on Monday, September 19, and Potters Resort in Hopton-On-Sea on Sunday, October 2.

Joan Collins Unscripted provides fans with the opportunity to spend an intimate, entertaining and unforgettable evening in the company of a true Hollywood legend, with Dame Joan sharing stories and secrets from her celebrated life and career as one of the world’s most glamorous and intriguing actresses.

Speaking about the tour, she said: “I so enjoyed my 10 years performing One Night With Joan all over the world that I am delighted to be doing an entirely new show. Each performance will be different, so if you liked me in Salford come see me on this tour… and if you don’t then stay at home and watch Corrie!”

Joan Collins Unscripted is set to enthrall audiences as Dame Joan reveals some of the exciting stories and secrets from her long career. The evening also includes

Joan Collins on film I love movies. I am obsessed with them. The first film I saw was either Snow White or a Shirley Temple movie, when I was very young. I grew up in London and went to dancing school when I was three.

Two years ago, my husband Percy gave me for my birthday my 100 favourite movies. They are now on my iPad so I can watch them wherever I am. I love Double Indemnity, with Fred MacMurray and Barbara Stanwyck. Gone with the Wind I’ve watched 10 times. I adore The Fabulous Baker Boys; it is one of the sexiest films ever. Michelle Pfeiffer has never been better.

Recently we went to see Suffragette in London, but I was a little disappointed with it; some of the performances were good though.

I don’t like watching myself in films and TV, but The Virgin Queen was on the TV not too long ago, and so I kept it on. I did think I was very funny in Rally Round The Flag, Boys! with Paul Newman… and I think I did a very good performance in Decadence with Steven Berkoff.

Joan Collins on music When I was young, we used to have the radio on all the time. Henry Hall and His Orchestra used to be on in the mornings for half an hour, so while my mother was doing the hovering or the dusting, I would dance along to it.

I like a wide range of music. I’m a fan of Latin American musician Sérgio Menzes. Chet Baker I love, and I adore Frank Sinatra. I also play Michael Bublé all the time.

I don’t dislike classical music, but I prefer to listen to other genres. Of the current artists, I like Pharrell Williams; I think he is quite brilliant. Blurred Lines and Happy are great songs.

I can’t play an instrument myself, but I do sing. In fact, I sang in my latest appearance in [hit TV show] Benidorm.

“Joan Collins Unscripted is set to enthrall audiences as Dame Joan reveals some of the exciting stories and secrets from her long career” a question and answer session with audience members able to ask the star questions about her life and her many years in the entertainment business.

Dame Joan has appeared in more than 118 feature films and TV shows, perhaps most famously in the role of Alexis Carrington in Dynasty, one of the most highly-rated television dramas of all time. Her novels and memoirs have sold more than 50 million copies worldwide and have been translated into 30 languages.

On stage, Dame Joan has performed on Broadway, the West End, and in national tours across the UK and North America. Dame Joan, 83, is married to her fifth husband, Percy Gibson, who is 32 years her junior, and she has three children: Tara, Sacha and Katyana, as well as several grandchildren.

As East Anglia prepares to welcome the star of stage and screen, Dame Joan tells us about her own interests and influences.

Joan Collins on TV My father had one of the first TV sets when they came out in the early 1950s, but all I remember is that there just seemed to be sport and politics on, so I wasn’t very interested at all.

When I moved to America, the first hotel that I went into had colour TV which was a revelation.

I remember seeing this amazing creature called Liberace, quite a change to British viewing. I watched a lot of TV then – Milton Berle was one of the funniest men ever. Lucille Ball and Jack Benny were hilarious.

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JOAN COLLINS will be at the Norwich Theatre Royal on Sunday, September 2016 at 7.30pm. Tickets £8 to £35 (discounts for Friends). Box Office: 01603 630000 or visit www. theatreroyalnorwich.co.uk Joan Collins will also be at The Apex in Bury St Edmunds on Monday, September 19 at 7.30pm.

Tickets £37.50; Up Close & Personal Tickets £55 (these include central seats in the front row of the stalls, souvenir lanyard and laminate, and a limited edition tour poster). Box Office: 01284 758000 or visit www.theapex.co.uk Joan Collins Unscripted will also be at Potters Resort in Hopton-on-Sea on Sunday, October 2. This special one-night break starts from just £139 per adult and includes comfortable accommodation, a fivecourse dinner with selected wines, a midnight dish, breakfast and use of the Resort’s facilities. Visit www.pottersholidays.com for more information or call 0333 3207 497 The St Tropez Lonely Hearts Club by Joan Collins (Little, Brown: £16.99) is available at all good book shops

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There were only three networks, but it was two more than we had in England.

Now the TV is on almost all the time, but it may be on mute, or just as background. There are two kinds of people in the world: people who go and turn on the TV and those who go and turn it off. If it is on, I like to watch Sky News, I’m a fan of Strictly Come Dancing, and for American dramas, you can’t beat Homeland, Better Call Saul, Bates Motel, and Narcos. We have Netflix, too.

When I was in Dynasty, we used to have the occasional screening at my house in Hollywood. I’ll never forget George Hamilton brought Elizabeth Taylor one time, and she was always late, so I said tell her not to be late as we are starting the screening at nine. So there were 20 of us in the room, and Elizabeth arrived just as the credits were going up for the show.

For some reason, she was very nervous and as she lit a cigarette she set fire to her acrylic nail, so I had to take her to my bathroom to try and fix her nail for her.

Joan Collins on reading I devour books! I am an avid reader and would go through five a week when I was small. Even now, when I am in St Tropez, I will read a book a day if it is good.

From childhood, I loved Enid Blyton – all the Famous Five Adventures gripped me – and Charles Dickens. I had nightmares after reading the scene in Oliver Twist, my favourite book of all time, where Bill Sykes killed Nancy.

The thing I like about Dickens is that he was very descriptive and uses adjectives, which I do as a writer.

I don’t like reading a book where you don’t know if the hero is either short or tall, or is red-haired or dark, or is 20 or 50…

I don’t like Kindles – I prefer hardbacks and will take half a suitcase with me when I go on holiday.

The last good book I read was Can I Go Now: The Life Of Sue Mengers, Hollywood’s First Superagent, which was engaging.

My favourite book, by my late sister Jackie, is The Power Trip. [Joan Collins’ sister, the famous novelist Jackie Collins, died in September 2015 aged 77 after suffering breast cancer].

Joan Collins on art I am not really a collector of art, but I will buy the artists I like. I like the artist Paul César Helleu very much – I have about six or seven of his late 19th century portraits. I like Erte; I have about 15 of his.

Salvador Dali is another favourite, and I like Emily Patrick, she is very good.

I have a wonderful Andy Warhol in my apartment in LA, which he did of me. There are only four in the world – one is in the National Portrait Gallery.

I do enjoy designing dresses, so I do sketch and have an interest in drawing. I used to want to be a dress designer when I was younger.

Tracey Emin is a great friend of mine; I do have some of her art. Sacha Newley [Joan Collins’ son] is a very good portrait painter; I have several of his in my flat in London.

Joan Collins on radio I listen to Magic FM when I am in London, or Riviera Radio when we are in St Tropez. I like to have a radio on in the background.

When I grew up in the 1930s and 1940s, radio, of course, was terribly important. I remember being entranced by Dick Barton Special Agent when I was

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“I have a wonderful Andy Warhol in my apartment in LA, which he did of me. There are only four in the world – one is in the National Portrait Gallery.”

about 12. It was on every day at 6.45pm – it didn’t matter what was going on; I had to sit down and listen to it. After listening to it, I decided I wanted to be a detective for a time! I also enjoyed Much-Binding-InThe-Marsh, which was hilariously funny. I copied that when I was editor of my school magazine a bit later, and I called it Much – Binding-In-The-Fourth-Form.

And there was The Goon Show, they were a bit later, but I loved Peter Sellers. His voices were superb.

Oddly I’ve never done a radio play – I’ve never been asked.

Joan Collins on theatre The last production I saw was Bradley Cooper in Elephant Man a few months ago. He was fabulous. It was one of the best performances I’ve ever seen, as he is a good-looking actor who transforms himself into a grotesque.

I love musicals and I love Kiss Me Kate. I saw a great performance of that in New York a few years ago before Percy and I got together.

I used to go to the theatre all the time when I was growing up, as my father was a variety agent, so I used to go and see variety acts at the Palladium. I’d watch jugglers, singers, comedians and pantomimes. My grandmother was a singer, dancer and entertainer, who had toured South Africa, entertaining the troops during the Boer War – my mother was a dance teacher.

Performing is in my blood. I was acting myself from a young age.

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dAncINg With a string of worldwide hits behind them, Level 42 were undoubtedly one of the most successful UK bands of the 1980s and 1990s.

Fronted by bass player Mark King, the band enjoyed global hits including Lessons In Love, Something About You, Leaving Me Now, and Running In The Family.

After disbanding in 1994, they reformed in 2001 and have been performing regularly since, with Mark King taking time out from a busy European schedule to speak with Places&Faces® ahead of an appearance at Holkham Hall on Saturday, August 27, in an 80s extravaganza which also features Go West, Big Country and Heatwave.

Arguably the Isle of Wight’s best-known resident, Mark King confessed to not being a regular visitor to Norfolk, but said that he is looking forward to the show in the county.

“It will be a big gig for us,” says Mark, who enjoys the appeal of playing the large festivals and outdoor settings with Level 42. “We have played a few over the years Hampton Court, Arundel Castle and Rochester Castle to name a few - and there is something magical playing in the beautiful, old gardens as the sun goes down.

“It’s a wonderful way to introduce families to the festival vibe, too.”

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After spending the best part of four decades recording and touring, he still loves to get in front of a live audience.

“I just love playing with this band,” he adds. “Having been touring for 37 or so years, the buzz I get when I lead the boys out on stage is still fantastic.”

And it’s not just live shows that keep him busy; he is currently working on the Sirens II EP for the band and spent time in Milan this summer working on a studio project with Stewart Copeland from The Police, and with former King Crimson guitarist Adrian Belew.

Between 1980 and 1994, Level 42 had a total of 30 singles, 20 of those reaching the Top 40 of the UK Singles Chart, with a sound which took the charts by storm.

Love Games became Level 42’s first Top 40 hit, followed by the self-titled debut album, which was an immediate success throughout Europe and was followed by The Early Tapes and The Pursuit Of Accidents, in a unique and distinctive style which brought jazz funk to pop.

But it was the fourth album, Standing In The Light, released in 1983, which was the major breakthrough and contained the band’s first UK Top 10 hit, The Sun Goes Down (Living It Up). Further chart success followed with 1987’s Running In The Family album and Staring At The Sun released the following year.

Over the years, there have been line-up changes, the greatest hits compilation Level Best and solo recordings by Mark King.

The last decade has seen regular live shows, the release of the album Retroglide in 2006 and a European tour, and more recently the 2013 Sirens album.

But it was Mark King bringing his distinctive style of “Slap Bass” playing to pop music which truly set Level 42 apart.

“It is a very percussive technique,” he explains, “using both hands to hammer and damp the notes, rather like playing congas. That is quite distinctive and the songs of Level 42 are great vehicles for this style of playing. I’ve been very lucky to have some amazing drummers to play along with, too.”

His influences and favourite bands and musicians are wide-ranging, from the 1960s through to the present day.

John McLaughlin, he reflects, was a musician who had a major impact on him. Guitarist McLaughlin’s music includes many genres of jazz, notably with the Mahavishnu Orchestra in the 1970s, which fused electric jazz and rock with Indian influences.

“When I first saw him play guitar it was like an epiphany,” he said. “My first fave band was Cream, with Jack Bruce, Ginger Baker, and Eric Clapton, then Hendrix, Buddy Rich, and then The Mahavishnu Orchestra, who opened up a whole new world of music for my young ears.”

More recently, he points to newer artists that have caught his attention such as Connan Mockasin and English rock band Field Music.

Level 42, which famously chose the name in recognition of The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy, are considered highly influential artists of the Brit funk movement of the 1970s and 1980s.

When Douglas Adams wrote The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy, he stated: “The answer to the ultimate question of life, the universe and everything is 42.”

Over the years while in Level 42, Mark King has found his bass-playing services in demand; he was invited by Nik Kershaw to play on his second album The Riddle (1984) and by Midge Ure on his albums The Gift (1985) and Answers to Nothing (1988). Level 42 also supported The Police in 1981, followed by tours with Steve Winwood in 1986 and Madonna in 1987.

Looking back over a long and successful career, there were a number of highlights, but one particular moment stands out: “Getting our first Number One with Lessons In Love in Germany in 1986; it was a fantastic feeling, and went on to conquer the charts around the world.”

As for the future, Mark King is looking forward to more of the same: live shows, recording and getting out before an audience.

“I love what I do,” says Mark, “and I am lucky enough to still be doing it.”

As for the Holkham show, fans new and old can expect a fantastic gig and will inevitably hear all the big Level 42 hits.

“I think we would be short-changing the audience if we didn’t play the bigger hits that Level 42 have had over the years, and I always enjoy playing them,” adds Mark, “so please bring your dancing shoes!”

LEVEL 42 will be at Holkham Hall in North Norfolk on Saturday, August 27, alongside Go West, Big Country, Jaki Graham, Nathan Moore, and Heatwave. Tickets are £34.50 (before August 1), £39.50 afterwards, available from Live Promotions’ website at: www.livepromotionsconcerts.co.uk/ holkham-hall/4582664900, from the Holkham Hall Ticket Office in person, or by telephoning 01328 713111. Gates open at 5pm and the concert starts at 7.30pm.

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Writer and broadcaster Pete Goodrum takes us back through the tracks that defined the decades. This month he completes his musical journey, taking us from the mid-1980s up to the present day

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musical memories

Now, where were we? Ah yes, in the July issue we were

immersed in the mid-1980s and all the controversy that surrounded Frankie Goes To Hollywood and the Band Aid single Do They Know It’s Christmas?

By July 1985 Band Aid had become Live Aid and Wembley Stadium saw an unprecedented and seminal charity event. Queen, The Who, U2 were all there and the money they raised to help famine victims in Ethiopia reached over £150 million. The viewing figures were incredible, with 1.9 billion people seeing Live Aid. Pop music had never had such an audience, and charity fundraising would never be the same again.

In the recording world in the mid-80s we were getting to grips with the first new format for a long time; the Compact Disc would, we were told, change everything, forever.

Dire Straits released the Brothers In Arms album in the shiny, silver, new format and it became the first million-seller CD. It would also become the UK’s biggest-selling album of the 1980s.

Interestingly, this was the first album in another breakthrough as well. When MTV launched a European channel, the first album to be played on it was – you guessed it – Brothers In Arms. Perhaps that wasn’t too surprising when you consider that the hit track from the album, Money For Nothing, actually mentions MTV in its lyric.

The video for that track also used some early attempts at computergenerated images. All in all, it was very much of the moment.

When we look at the end of the 1980s, we encounter a genuine example of that familiar phrase “pop phenomenon”. Or to be precise “pop phenomena”. The plural is important, because there were several characters involved.

I’ll start with Stock, Aitken and Waterman. This production team was at the height of its game by 1989. So much so that they had effectively rescued the career of Donna Summer, giving her her first hit in a decade with This Time I Know It’s For Real.

But, of all the acts for whom the trio wrote and produced songs, there’s one name that’s vital to pop history and very much to do with 1989. Of course, we’re talking about Kylie! It’s doubtful if even the super-savvy Stock, Aitken and Waterman realised the long-term potential of the Australian soap actress, but over a quarter of a century later she’s still a superstar.

It didn’t perhaps feel like it at the time, but as we crossed into the 1990s we were hurtling towards the end of the 20th century. Pop music, at least certainly in Great Britain, seemed to diversify and fragment more and more. Once there had been rock and roll which had ripped up the rule book and stood alone against everything “adult” or “square”. Now there was a myriad of sub genres, most of them short-lived: you probably remember “Madchester” but “Dream Pop” and “Shoegazing”? No, didn’t think so!

What did emerge, though, was a format that harked back to an earlier world of singing groups. It’s a traceable line from the Do Wop groups, through The Temptations and The Supremes to the boy and girl groups of the 90s.

As far as girl groups go, it was The Spice Girls who really etched themselves a place in pop history. “Girl Power” was never a serious political manifesto, but it was a great spin on infectious pop delivery and its young, female audience loved it.

It was all in stark contrast to the swagger of Britpop, which itself drew on the guitar-based music of an earlier era, and from this came Oasis and Blur; now the comparisons with the 60s were too obvious to ignore. Oasis versus Blur sounded very much like the (much overhyped) Beatles versus Rolling Stones rivalry. The choice of subjects for songs rooted in English life and sung in an English accent was hugely redolent of The Kinks and The Small Faces.

By the time Pulp, Supergrass and Elastica were having hits, the movement had a name. Ever so slightly political, it was now “Cool Britannia” and they were selling British records in the USA, just like the 1960s invasion. What had gone around was coming around.

The strange thing was, it soon fell apart. The invasion didn’t last. Too many other genres, and perhaps even the fact that it was all too British, meant that this period in pop history was soon over.

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Almost inevitably the music press coined the term “Post Britpop” for what happened next. Unashamedly influenced, but innovative nonetheless, the bands that characterised the genre included The Verve, Stereophonics, Radiohead and Feeder. Their fortunes were varied, and few matched the massive commercial success of Oasis, but ironically some of these acts achieved more international success than many Britpop bands, and they dominated the late 1990s.

And so, soon it was the end of the 1990s and the end of the century that had in effect given birth to “pop”. Jazz had arrived as America’s new art form in the 20th century. The Blues had been commercially developed at the same time. Throw in gospel, country and a dozen other strands and rock and roll arrives. For the 20th century it had all been new, but now it had a history.

The year 2000 was nearly half a century away from Bill Haley’s Rock Around the Clock. The December 1999 charts ended with Cliff Richard, who had first had a hit in 1958, singing the admittedly topical The Millennium Prayer and boy band Westlife’s I Have A Dream and Seasons In The Sun, both of which were cover versions of 1970s hits.

Things did not bode well for an innovative new century.

The facts were not attractive. In 2000 and 2001 the number of British albums in the USA charts was at an all-time low, and talent shows were providing the UK scene with new acts. And then, in a world of reformed Take That and short-lived competition winners came an album called Frank. This debut offering from Amy Winehouse confused people. Was it jazz? Was it soul? The fact is, it didn’t matter. This terrifyingly talented young woman sounded so different, so good and so heartfelt. She managed to display her influences proudly while still sounding new.

It wasn’t to last. By 2011 she was gone, destroyed by alcohol poisoning at the age of 27. It was as if Billie Holiday and Janis Joplin had returned briefly, and disappeared again just as abruptly.

In the year that Amy Winehouse died, an album entitled simply 21 appeared, which was the sequel to 19, which had been released in 2008. And now the world had Adele.

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numbers. A severe critic might say, when it comes to classification, that they are closer to Easy Listening than, say, the aforementioned Janis Joplin. But pop knows no rules and this music sold like there was no tomorrow. It’s hard to overstate the commercial success and fan worship of Adele. Determinedly down to earth, outspoken and always close to her roots, she dominates British pop music. Interestingly, and in contrast to both kinds of predecessors – those who honed their craft in tiny clubs and the acts who found instant fame through an appearance on a talent show – Adele is a graduate from the BRIT School for Performing Arts and Technology.

Technology has, of course, played a bigger role in recent pop history than ever before. The invention of recorded sound was the step change, and various formats have come and gone – each of them a technological breakthrough in their day. But now, and even allowing for the resurgence of love for vinyl, the actual ownership of a favourite album has, for the latest generation, gone. Streaming, Spotify and a dozen other media have altered the way people buy and listen to music.

As we arrive at 2016, it’s worth taking a look at the charts. At the time of writing, the top-selling albums include offerings from Radiohead – not exactly newcomers, and the Red Hot Chili Peppers, who’ve been around a while as well. Rick Astley has returned with an album – and he dates back to the glory days of Stock, Aitken and Waterman. But there’s also the new album from Coldplay and although they, too, have a significant track record, they are still so very much of this moment.

It’s been quite a journey through ten episodes of Backtrack. I hope you’ve enjoyed reading them as much as I have writing them. It could never have been a definitive record; I’ve probably missed out hundreds of bands and tracks that you love and consider important and I’ve probably praised artists that you have no time for. It’s always going to be about personal taste. What I hope I have done is to give you a glimpse of the music of the last 50 years or so and brought back some musical memories for you. Because, ultimately, that’s the biggest power pop has: to deliver that magical feeling when you hear a track, with the music taking you back – right back to a precise moment. I hope this series of Backtrack took you back to some of those!

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The new Auburn Boutique in Beccles is well worth a visit. This fabulous, contemporary women’s clothing store also sells shoes, handbags, clutches and a large selection of jewellery, providing the ultimate fashion fix!

Located next to the impressive Bell Tower in

Beccles, the new Auburn Boutique is attractive and chic both inside and out.

This stylish new store sells women’s clothes, jewellery and accessories, with some to-die-for styles and some fabulous shoes.

Owned and managed by Lauren Heaney, Auburn Boutique opened in The Tower House at the beginning of June and has been very busy ever since. Customers come from Beccles itself, of course, as well as plenty of other nearby places such as Lowestoft, Carlton Colville, Bungay and Norwich and, once they’ve discovered it, they keep coming back, as Lauren explained: “We get a lot of repeat customers, we really do.”

Lauren, who has just celebrated her 22nd birthday, already has years of experience in the fashion business, having worked in women’s clothes stores both in Beccles and Norwich since leaving school.

She said: “I’ve always worked in retail and I love it – I didn’t want to go to college, I just wanted to work.”

Returning to Beccles to open her own boutique (no doubt named after her own striking auburn hair), Lauren is relishing being back in Beccles and has been very much welcomed by the local business community.

Lauren said: “I’ve always lived in Beccles and when I was working in Norwich, I actually really missed it; the businesses are so supportive of one another.”

Lauren’s business partner, Sean, also has a passion for clothes – for quality fabrics, cuts and shapes, as well as owning his own brand of handbags which he makes. He and Lauren worked together in women’s wear in John Lewis, where they learned about the fashion business and about the importance of customer service, and they have remained good friends ever since.

Auburn Boutique stocks a range of on-trend women’s clothes, bags, scarves, jewellery and shoes, from versatile jumpsuits, leggings, soft

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printed pants and jeans to the ever-popular cold-shoulder tops which during her time in the city and so gained valuable experience there). are great for any shape and size.

But visual, online and social marketing aside, the thing that sets Prices are reasonable, too, with handbags ranging from £35 to £55, Auburn Boutique apart is Lauren’s approach to customer service; she is for example, and the pretty, delicate, hand-threaded, beaded necklaces a trained stylist and her friendly, welcoming approach to all those who made locally by sisters Helen and Sarah also selling well. pop into the shop puts her customers at ease. She said: “I encourage There are quite a few accessories and lots of little gift ideas – such as people to try new things and give them a bit of help and advice. You find the stand-out, chunky jewellery and fabulous flip flops and sandals; as that people choose the same things over and over again that they’ve Lauren said: “Things that you can’t get on the High Street, which is why already got in their wardrobe, but I can help them out of their comfort people choose an independent.” zone. I’m really friendly and I’m quite good at making people feel Painted in soft grey and white, with a pale wooden floor and plenty relaxed.” of quirky, pretty touches, Lauren had a firm idea of how she wanted her The lovely new store stocks luxurious labels such as ICHI, NU new boutique to look and the result is a stylish, contemporary space Denmark, Circle of Trust, Anonyme and Toxik – all great quality which shows off the clothes and accessories superbly. She said: “We clothes which change regularly, with Lauren responsible for the buying, styled it all ourselves; we wanted to do something different.” travelling down to London often for key pieces as well as purchasing Over the past few weeks, Lauren has been joined by Ellie Bidnall, a some of the lines, such as her lovely Italian stock, online.

20-year-old fashion student from Cambridge, who now works in Auburn The clothes are aimed at a wide variety of customers, and the shoes Boutique on Fridays and Saturdays. are also particularly popular, as Lauren commented: “My shoes are all Ellie’s strengths are on the VM-side of the business (visual going really well – they’re all made in France.” merchandising – or, in other words – the window and interior displays), Lauren is happy to help her customers develop their look or to buy an while Lauren is very active on the social media side of things, with outfit, shoes and accessories for a special occasion, such as a birthday, hundreds of followers on Facebook, Instagram wedding or anniversary, for example. And with and Twitter, as well as looking after the website, designer cuts and a designer feel for High Street emails, databases, special events and so on. prices, there is understandably plenty of interest AUBURN BOUTIQUE Lauren said: “It is going really, really well; the in the clothes.

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ideas There’s plenty to see and do in the picturesque North Norfolk town of Burnham Market, with its main hotel – The Hoste – recently launching a luxury cinema, events room and gym. Eminent film critic and journalist Barry Norman CBE was there to do the honours and Places&Faces® caught up with him

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or many years The Hoste has been the hub of Burnham Market, attracting a well-heeled clientèle and a host of household names.

This attractive North Norfolk hotel, which dates back to 1551, has constantly evolved with the times and its latest additions include a modern gym, meeting room and a private, 20-seat, tiered cinema – the only one of its kind in East Anglia.

Legendary film critic Barry Norman CBE was at The Hoste recently to open the new cinema and was very enthusiastic about the new facility, saying: “It’s charming. It’s the kind of cinema I’m very familiar with because, when I was doing the day job, I used to watch films in private cinemas in the Soho area and they were all quite small, and it’s very comfortable, this kind of cinema.”

Owner of The Hoste, Brendan Hopkins, added: “The cinema is state-of-the-art, it’s surround-sound, it’s a 9ft by 6ft screen size and, as Barry said, it ranks alongside the best of private cinemas.”

Barry Norman was asked to open the cinema at The Hoste after chatting about films with the hotel’s manager, James Sanders – an avid movie buff – while there on a previous visit.

The well-known TV presenter said: “The question I’m asked most frequently is ‘What is your favourite film of all time?’ but when you’ve seen between 12 and 15,000 movies, you can’t pick one out and say that’s better than all the rest.”

“I came from a film family – my father [Leslie] produced The Cruel Sea and directed Dunkirk, so movies featured very largely in our lives. In fact, I can remember when I was in my teens, if I was moping around the house with nothing to do, Dad would give me a few shillings and say: ‘Look, there’s a bloody good film on at The Ritz, go and see it!”

Residents at The Hoste in Burnham Market have a choice of 100 films, with three shown each day, at 4pm, 6.30pm and 8.45pm.

Barry Norman, 83, who founded the BBC’s Film review programme in 1972 and presented it until 1998, selected the first three films to be screened at the hotel. He said: “Gregory’s Girl is quite the best of all teenage rites of passage movies; The Third Man has to be the best British thriller with a claim to be the best British film ever; and my final choice is the Oscar-winning The King’s Speech.”

Mr Norman is familiar with Norfolk, as his two daughters, Samantha and Emma, studied English and History respectively at the University of East Anglia in Norwich, and he and his late wife, Diana, used to visit them there. He said: “Both my daughters were at the UEA and I’ve got an honorary doctorate from the UEA, so I’m very fond of Norfolk.

“It’s quite a long time ago now – we used to come up just before Christmas every year and do a lot of our Christmas shopping in Norwich – I don’t know what it’s like now, but somehow there seemed to be a wide variety of stuff in the shops, and then we’d try and find a nice restaurant – of which there were quite a few in Norwich – and then, yes,

a nice lunch. Diana and I used to enjoy those trips very much.”

Diana Norman, who died five years ago, was a very successful historical crime novelist, writing both in her own name and as Ariana Franklin. Her books were very popular, particularly in America, where they appeared on the New York Times’ best-seller list.

The couple’s elder daughter, Samantha, studied English during Malcolm Bradbury’s tenure at the UEA (most famous as the author of The History Man). Barry Norman reminisced: “I was asked to come and talk to the Union at Norwich and Samantha was asked to show me around. We were in the bar behind the hall where I was going to talk and Bradbury came in, and I’d never met him, and it’s this curious, spurious celebrity thing; he said; ‘Oh hi!’ because he recognised me and I recognised him and I introduced him to my daughter; he’d never met her before!”

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“The unique, pretty Georgian village of Burnham Market is just a stone’s throw from the North Norfolk coastline and is home to both independent and national shops” Back at The Hoste in Burnham Market, famous faces abound, with well-known TV and Hollywood stars often choosing to stay there (the cars in the car park are a clue to the kind of guests this well-known place attracts). Barry Norman said: “I know they call it ‘Chelsea by the sea’ but it’s a very attractive town, isn’t it?” and with nearby Wells beach recently being named the best beach in the country by The Sunday Times, no doubt plenty more visitors are on their way.

The unique, pretty Georgian village of Burnham Market is just a stone’s throw from the North Norfolk coastline and is home to both independent and national shops, boutiques, cafés and art galleries.

These include Pocock’s the artmonger on North Street, just off the Market Place, which stocks all sorts of artwork, from watercolours and oil paintings, to illustrations, etchings, linocuts, ceramics, glass and small sculptures.

Meanwhile, also on North Street, you’ll find the stylish, contemporary homewares store Birdie Fortescue and The Kitchen, the trendy new café/bar next door. Pentney House – better known as ‘The Hat Shop’, owned by Gloria Hurn, is also worth a look, as is Fish and Ships Coastal Art, a small working art studio and gallery with work by Andrew Ruffhead.

There are also some other fabulous places to stay such as Vine House, a short stroll across the village green from The Hoste, which has eight individually-designed rooms, and Railway House, which captures the idyllic and relaxing qualities of the 1950s. Plus, of course, this area has luxury

holiday homes, glamping, camping and B&Bs in abundance, so there is plenty of choice. Things aren’t standing still at The Hoste, either, as the next project is the installation of the Spa Infinity Pool which will be constructed next year as part of the renovations to the Courtyard Wing.

Commenting on the area, Kayla Dunne, brand manager for Visit North Norfolk, said: “Burnham Market is a wonderful place to visit. Just five minutes from the ‘best beach in the UK’, Wells-next-the-Sea, it’s the gateway to the breath-taking North Norfolk coastline. Beautiful stately homes are also nearby, including Holkham, Sandringham, Houghton and Blickling Hall, as well as Creake Abbey which lies one mile north of the village of North Creake and three miles south of Burnham Market.”

An ancient place founded in 1206 as a House for Austin Canons, Creake Abbey’s monastic ruins are managed by Historic England and are open every day of the year.

Today the site is also home to a flourishing rural retail complex with Creake Abbey Courtyard Shops and the Creake Abbey Café and Food Hall; and on the first Saturday of each month (excluding January) this attractive place also hosts an award-winning farmers’ market.

Barry Norman commented: “The reason my elder daughter, Samantha, found The Hoste is because she was looking for a dog-friendly hotel and The Hoste was recommended to her.”

Well-behaved dogs are very welcome at the hotel and the award-winning Wells beach is also dog-friendly, as Kayla comments: “Low tide is obviously best as the

sands stretch for miles and the hard sand is ideal for walking.

“On the other side of the sand dunes nearest the car park is a stunning pine walk which takes you along the Norfolk Coast Path and Peddars Way – the path takes you to Holkham beach (two miles away). The sunsets are also truly majestic.”

Whatever the weather and time of year, guests at The Hoste now have daily entertainment thanks to the new private, air-conditioned cinema which also features a personal waiter service throughout the duration of each film.

And despite so many other distractions and demands on our time, Barry Norman believes that cinema per se will continue to prosper. So why do cinemas continue to thrive in this age of multi-media platforms?

Mr Norman said: “Because it’s a shared experience, and that’s why it’s so important.

At various times over the 80s, people have said: ‘Oh, you know, cinema’s dead’, television will kill it, and it’s never happened and it never will happen because people like to have somewhere to go and be with other people.”

And with so many top films available to guests at The Hoste and so much to see and do in the surrounding area, no doubt Burnham Market will also continue to thrive.

FOR INFORMATION on what’s on, where to eat, stay and visit in the North Norfolk area, go to visitnorthnorfolk.com. For membership details, please contact Kelly Smith on 01493 742869 or at: kelly@h2creativemedia.co.uk

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GOiNg bacK In TImE Mark Nicholls explores the mysteries and intrigue of classical Sicily, stepping back through its enthralling history

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reeks, Romans, Saracens, Normans and Spanish have all passed through and squabbled over this remarkable island, while in more recent times, it has become infamous for the influence of the Mafia.

Add into this a wonderful landscape, delicious cuisine, delightful villages and towns, coastal resorts and the backdrop of the volatile Mount Etna, and Sicily becomes an irresistible island.

As they came and departed over the centuries, each culture and dynasty left an indelible imprint on this fascinating place; from colossal Greek temples, stunning Roman amphitheatres and villas, Arab-era fortresses and Norman cathedrals.

Indeed, sometimes they uncannily merge.

For example, with the great Duomo of Ortygia – the island linked to the city of Syracuse – look closely at the long side wall and you’ll see that embedded are the colossal pillars of an ancient Greek temple.

I joined a group from Explore – a company specialising in small group adventure, activity and cultural holidays – touring Sicily and staying in three and four star hotels as we moved across the island, starting in the UNESCO World Heritage Site city of Syracuse, which is also notable as being the birthplace of the great mathematician, Archimedes.

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The mosaics in the Villa Romana were hidden from view for centuries by a mudslide triggered by the erupting Mount Etna, which preserved the mosaics and the villa – near the hilltop town of Piazza Amerina – for future generations.

The complexity, the colours and the detail in the stories are phenomenal, portraying tales from across the Roman Empire. Perhaps the best known are the hunting scenes and the so-called “bikini girls” showing young Roman women practising athletic sports.

When it comes to temples, few sites can rival Agrigento, a town made famous in more recent times as the setting for the Inspector Montalbano books and the subsequent TV series.

Once the site of 15 great temples arcing around The Greek amphitheatre at Syracuse once held 18,000 the city, two dominate today: the Temple Mark Nicholls Heramodern citizens and remains in use today for performances Lakinia dating from 460 BC, and the Temple of travelled on Explore’s eight day Classical Sicily of dramas and tragedies as well as opera, though with Concordia. trip. Costing from £1,089 a more modest 9,000 capacity. Nearby is evidence of Agrigento expert Michele Gallo said: “The Temple of per person, it includes the limestone quarries from which it was built and an Concordia was the last temple built, in 435 BC, and the return flights, seven nights’ intriguing “cavern”, 23m high and 65m long, from where most perfect. It was designed to look perfect to the eye bed and breakfast hotel accommodation, transport further stone was excavated. from a distance, so to achieve this effect the columns and the services of an Known as the “Ear of Dionysius” for its superb lean inwards and slant so when you are far away they Explore Leader, driver and acoustics and after the ruler Dionysius I, it was to prove look straight. There is also a ‘bulge’ in the columns about local guides. For more an inspiration almost 2,000 years later to the renowned a third of the way up and also the space between the information, call: 01252 884723 or 01252 883889 or Counter Reformation artist, Caravaggio. columns is different.” visit www.explore.co.uk “When he saw the cave he noted it was very dark For those with a passion for Doric temples, the temple inside but after midday the sun shone through a small of Segesta is colossal, solid and simply fabulous. opening and this proved an inspiration for his use of light,” explained Hundreds of years later, when the Normans came in the 11th my guide Carmine Corsa. century to oust the Muslim Saracens, they too left a stunning “With Caravaggio, everything was black or white, dark or light. He architectural legacy of fortresses, castles, chapels and cathedrals. saw the cave in this condition and reproduced what he saw and used it The Cathedral at Monreale near Palermo, founded in 1174 by as the background in a number of his paintings.”

William the Good, is arguably the masterpiece with its glittering, gold This is most visible in the Burial of St Lucia, which currently hangs mosaics and atmospheric cloisters where Benedictine monks walked above the altar in the church of St Lucia near the Duomo on the island between services. of Ortygia.

Whilst the capital Palermo is lively and vibrant with its own While there are amphitheatres and temples, perhaps the most cathedral, theatres and lovely side streets, Sicily is also an island incredible Roman site on Sicily is in the very heart of the island. where there are many hilltop gems, small fortified towns with their own Duomo (Italian cathedral church) and narrow alleys to wander around.

Erice is one such town, set 750m above the coast and the famous Trapani salt pans, and dominated by Frederick III’s watchtower close to the grey stone cathedral. The 14th century cathedral façade may be plain, but step inside to be mesmerised by the most amazingly ornate ceiling.

Another town is the coastal resort of Cefalu, while Giardini Naxos – in the shadow of Mount Etna – has an irresistibly relaxing seaside ambience and character.

No visit to Sicily would be complete without ascending Mount Etna, Europe’s most active volcano, with regular eruptions that constantly shape and re-shape the mountainside.

You can get to within a few hundred feet of the summit, depending on the risk of eruption, where all around the solidified lava fields and the gritty, cratered terrain has the appearance of a shifting moonscape.

At 3,330m high, it offers the most spectacular views of the Sicilian landscape; a terrain where all who have passed through have left their mark on the island’s fascinating history.

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Looking forward to the future Matt Tyler visits

The Chequers Inn in Thornham Dining out is all about location, ambience and, of

course, good food, and, having heard many good things about The Chequers Inn in Thornham, I was keen to see for myself how this popular destination is faring, even if it did mean an almost two-hour drive from the other side of the county.

Despite being situated in a beautiful but remote part of North Norfolk, finding The Chequers Inn is remarkably easy: it’s in a prime position on the A149 coast road, has a Coast Hopper bus stop practically outside, and boasts an impressive, picture postcard frontage that dates back to the 16th century.

This popular place is now part of Agellus Hotels, a privatelyowned East Anglian hotel and restaurant group. Acquired late last year, The Chequers Inn is another stylish addition to their already impressive portfolio which includes The Lifeboat Inn (also in Thornham and featured in last month’s Places&Faces®), The Crown at Westleton, The Ship at Dunwich and Tuddenham Mill across the border in Suffolk.

Following a sizeable investment, the plan is to get The Chequers back to its best by building on the hotel’s existing character and reputation and repositioning it as one of the best places on the North Norfolk coast to stay, dine and unwind.

This rustic, chic pub has a 70-cover restaurant and, along with its sister property The Lifeboat, has undergone a £1.5million refurbishment involving a complete transformation of all 11 bedrooms, plus significant improvements to both the external and internal dining areas.

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pillows, all served in distinctive tableware made by Geraldine Clark of nearby Stanhoe Pottery.

So what of the place itself? First impressions early on a busy Saturday evening were of general calm and laid-back informality, with an eclectic mix of locals and visitors throughout the two bar areas and the snug. The tables outside the front were full with people enjoying a drink in the late afternoon sun and the number of wellheeled diners enjoying supper in the light and airy restaurant was also an encouraging sign.

The restaurant was fully booked, with a fair few people still prepared to wait which, for somewhere that’s only been open a couple of months in an area well served by other dining venues, bears General manager Steven Stafford was born in nearby Heacham and testimony to its popularity. has been associated with The Chequers and The Lifeboat for almost Dining early in the evening and enjoying a drink in the low20 years and his enthusiasm is plain to see: ceilinged, heavily-beamed main bar meant there was more time to “Many local people have said the refurbishments have given it relax, take in the chic surroundings and to people-watch. However, the most traditional feel it’s had in 30/40 years, which is great, as if you plan on eating here, book as far ahead as you can, as The we wanted to bring it up-to-date with a contemporary styling yet Chequers’ popularity and reputation are on the rise. without compromising the original look and village inn feel of the I had difficulty choosing between the pan-seared scallops served place.” with water melon, samphire and an apple purée; and the spiced, Steven also outlined the plans to increase the number of bedrooms battered cod cheeks served with celeriac remoulade, both firm to 22 by this time next year and showed me the two new outdoor, favourites, with the latter winning on this occasion. It was a good covered, cedar pavilions, saying: “These are perfect for groups, choice, with the much- reduced bitter orange dressing adding a nice private dining, parties and celebrations as they give a versatile space tang to the cod which came in the most delicate light batter and with which can be enjoyed regardless of the weather and increase the a thin lotus root crisp, nicely whetting covers by another 24 places.” the appetite ahead of mains which, The attractive pavilions certainly again, gave much food for thought. are a focal point of the rear courtyard, THE CHEQUERS INN, A friend had told me how good the with comfy banquette seating around High Street, Thornham PE36 6LY spiced Briston lamb burger was and I a vast, glass-topped central table. Each Tel: 01485 512229 or visit had seen two of the speciality pizzas is equipped with lights, heating and www.chequersinnthornham.com being served at a neighbouring table; roll-down blinds for privacy and can however, on this occasion I threw be used all year round, making an Incidentally, The Chequers’ logo features leaves from the chequers conventional dining rules to the wind impressive addition to the other, more or “beer tree”, once common and chose another fish dish; fillet of traditional, dining facilities on offer. throughout Europe but now rarely smoked haddock served on a bed of found apart from in ancient British Heading the kitchen team is woodlands. Its berries, known as spinach, chive mashed potato, topped Devon-born head chef Shayne Wood “chequers”, were widely used by with the lightest of duck eggs and whose impressive CV includes stints brewers to flavour beer in the Middle Ages… so now you know! served in a superb Parmesan cream at some of the country’s best hotels sauce. Having been brought up on the and restaurants including locally The east coast and a firm fish-lover, I have Ravenwood Hall Hotel, The Bildeston had variations of this particular dish many times elsewhere, but can Crown and The Victoria at Holkham. Shayne’s cooking is based honestly say this was by far the best. on seasonal and locally-sourced produce which at The Chequers The combination of textures and tastes worked well and the whole includes pork from nearby Creake, lamb from Briston and beef from dish was presented in a simple, unfussy contemporary style with the The Holkham estate, with asparagus and samphire also supplied by emphasis on flavour; highly recommended. local growers. Plus, with the coast nearby, it’s not surprising to see a It was also good to see that the entire main course selection is good selection of locally-caught and supplied seafood and fish dishes available gluten free if desired. featuring prominently on the new menu.

Being a cheese-lover, dessert for me was a no-brainer and the Those who know The Chequers of old will be aware of its North Norfolk cheese board offering Binham Blue, Wells Alpine and reputation for some of the best speciality pizzas in the area and Copys Cloud with biscuits, grapes, quince jelly and celery was too these Norfolk specials include Mrs Temple’s three-cheese pizza; good to pass up (my reward for my long journey and with the diet a caramelised Thornham apple, smoked bacon and Binham Blue postponed for another day or two) and at just £7.95 it was very good cheese version; an intriguing devilled Wells crab with samphire and value. rocket pizza; and another featuring aromatic crispy Gressingham Whilst The Chequers has been tastefully refurbished and has duck. a superb dining offering, it remains at heart a village local with a These will remain on the menu, along with even more choices, as comfortable bar that attracts a wide clientele, from groups of friends part of an expanded selection of dishes to appeal to a much wider enjoying drinks, and families out for an early evening meal, to couples range of diners. with their four-legged friends in tow and overnighters staying in the The compact à la carte restaurant menu has daily changing specials coastal-themed bedrooms. and offers a good selection of popular dishes, with choices to suit With its beautiful coastal location, lovely chilled ambience, wellall tastes and budgets, from traditional Sunday lunch to lighter presented food and friendly, unobtrusive service, my trip was well lunchtime snacks, along with intriguing-sounding, popular Norfolk worth the journey, and clearly The Chequers Inn is looking forward tapas such as marinated olives, pork-coated squid, hot Norfolk to a bright future. chicken wings, Wells crab and Parma ham with sun-blushed tomato 63

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riVERsIDe Located in the picturesque, riverside setting of Brundall Bay Marina, the East Hill Café Bistro makes a fantastic meeting place

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ast Hills Café Bistro in Brundall is the ideal place for escaping from the busy outside world for a while. Located in the attractive, riverside setting of Brundall Bay Marina, this lovely, modern café is situated on the first floor of the Marina Pavilion (where the Brundall Motor Yacht Club used to be), with an attractive view out over the boats. The location is tranquil and relaxing and consequently East Hills is the perfect place for getting away from it all, whether for a cup of coffee and a magazine, for meeting friends and family for lunch or afternoon tea or simply for a glass of wine and some nibbles.

There are plenty of places in which to unwind, from the comfy leather sofas and modern wooden tables and chairs inside the café, to the outdoor seating on the covered wooden balcony or the attractive wooden decking downstairs, both perfect for enjoying the summer sun.

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This appealing place, which opened at the beginning of April last year, has been going from strength to strength ever since, serving breakfast, coffee, lunch and afternoon tea daily, with a dinner menu also on offer from 6pm on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights.

With such a pleasant location, a great choice of food, friendly staff and plenty of parking, it’s no wonder that word of this welcoming place has spread, as owner and manager Sophie Hodgkinson explains: “We have customers from Brundall and all the surrounding villages and more and more people from Norwich – they can simply hop on a train for five minutes and then enjoy a glass of wine. Season-wise, obviously, the boaters increase our custom-base, but we also have lots of regular customers who come in several times a week, which is really nice.”

East Hills Café Bistro is located just five minutes’ walk away from Brundall Station and just 15 minutes’ drive from Norwich, but it’s a world away from the city; in fact, with its lovely location overlooking the marina and its light and airy aspect, customers can be forgiven for feeling that they’re actually abroad on holiday!

The customer base is varied, with some visitors popping in every morning for a cup of coffee and a freshly-baked scone or pastry, while others book the venue for private events; East Hills has hosted all sorts of different functions, from wedding receptions to birthday, anniversary and retirement parties, which are often held in a marquee in the garden.

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Sophie (who is also a qualified district nurse) manages the café, while her husband John (who flies private jets) and Jamie Podgers are her business partners. John looks after the website and promotionalside of the business, while Sophie is there day-to-day, welcoming and serving visitors and sourcing the lovely gifts and clothing for the gift shop.

There are all sorts of gifts on offer, from ceramics, jewellery, decorative items, picture frames and clothing, many of which are ideal for birthday presents and other special occasions. There are also some fantastic greetings cards; “Everyone always comments on my cards!” exclaims Sophie.

What’s more, Sophie and the café’s two chefs – Juan Carlos Garcia del Gardo and Jess Medd-Sygrove – work hard on special events, hosting a jazz night on the first Thursday of every month and lots of other special occasions, such as tapas nights and charity fun days.

This month there’s a Bank Holiday Summer Barbecue, Paella and Live Music event on Sunday, August 28 from midday to 5pm which will feature al fresco food, a band, face-painting, a bouncy castle and more.

Other events which worked well in the café’s first year of trading have included a children’s Hallowe’en party and Christmas party, as well as adult Christmas parties every Friday in December featuring live music, dancing and a four-course meal, all of which are set to be repeated this year.

But back to the summer and this relaxed, friendly place is the perfect spot to while away a few hours with some great food (the specials change every day) and an alcoholic beverage or two.

As Sophie says: “You can come straight off the boat in your shorts if you want or dress up and have an evening out – it’s what you want to make it.”

Born and bred in Wells-next-the-Sea, Sophie met her pilot husband, John, in Brundall and they have a two-year-old son called William.

The couple have a boat themselves and are also firm dog-lovers, with the warm welcome at East Hills extending to other dog-owners, and dog bowls and dog beds outside on the café’s covered balcony are a thoughtful touch.

The Spanish head chef (whom everybody calls “Carlos”) has a wealth of experience in the trade and consequently the café has a great many repeat customers.

East Hills also has a host of email subscribers who sign up to receive the latest information and offers, and also runs a loyalty stamp card scheme (buy eight cups of tea or coffee and get one free) and a points system, with rewards, such as complimentary drinks, for points accrued.

This attractive bistro also boasts a bar and there are plenty of people who simply pop in for a drink or two, particularly on a Thursday or Friday evening.

With its relaxed ambience, attractive interior and plenty of outside space, this place is a genuine hidden gem, offering something for everyone.

East Hills has been rated as “Excellent” on TripAdvisor and has received many positive online comments, with customers coming from all over the county to try this fabulous venue.

So if you fancy something a little different – and escaping from the busy world of work for a while – head over to Brundall for a bite to eat by the beautiful marina. East Hills Café Bistro is open seven days a week and there’s always something going on, so you’ll definitely be glad you did!

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ThE BEsT OF bRiTISH Look out for top Norfolk chef Daniel Smith on BBC Two soon!

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BBC Two’s Great British Menu will be back on our screens this autumn, with talented chefs from around the country competing for the chance to cook at a special banquet at the Houses of Parliament. Daniel Smith, chef patron of The Ingham Swan, The Wildebeest in Stoke Holy Cross and the new Warwick Street Social in Norwich, will be representing the Central region, competing against Danny Gill from Lincolnshire and Andrew Scott from Oxfordshire. Born in Caister-on-Sea, Daniel, 40, trained at The Imperial Hotel in Great Yarmouth and Great Yarmouth College and worked for Le Gavroche in London, Norfolk’s Morston Hall and Animal Inns before starting his own restaurant business with his business partner Gregory Adjemian in 2010. He tells us how the TV programme came about, why he enjoyed it and just what it is that he loves about Norfolk…

How did your appearance on Great British Menu come about; did you apply to be on the show?

You can’t apply to go on Great British Menu and I was approached by them direct in a phone call completely out of the blue, and then found myself in a phone interview and film casting. It was all a bit of a surprise!

You were competing against Danny Gill from The Bell in Lincolnshire (now at The Flitch of Bacon in Little Dunmow, Essex) and Andrew Scott from Restaurant 56 in Farringdon in Oxfordshire – did you know either of them before?

No, I hadn’t come across Danny or Andrew before but they were great, we all got on and they’re fabulous chefs.

Filming for the series finished some time ago; can you reveal what you cooked or how you got on?

No, it’s all very hush, hush – you’ll have to watch to find out!

What about the ingredients that you used for your dishes – were these all from Norfolk and can you let us know what they were?

Again, we’re not allowed to reveal any details before the show is aired; no “spoilers” allowed.

What was it like being on TV? It was an amazing experience, but I found I was actually thinking more about cooking great food in front my other competitors rather than worrying about the camera crew. I was determined to pull out all the stops and the pressure was on.

Were you nervous?

I was very nervous, but it helps when you realise you can’t see the faces of the people who will be watching the programme when it airs. I had to get a grip of my nerves and focus on the task at hand – to cook my menu to the best of my ability.

Who judged the Central region?

Another secret we can’t reveal before transmission – sorry!

And did you get to meet the other judges, Oliver Peyton, Matthew Fort and Prue Leith?

See previous answer!

What was the highlight of the experience?

I was so blown away to have been chosen to appear on the show and I enjoyed the whole experience. Meeting the other chefs and building a rapport with my peers was fantastic.

Has the show been good for business?

We can’t be sure of the effects yet, but the media interest following the announcement has certainly created quite a buzz.

Last year, Richard Bainbridge from St Benedicts in Norwich was the Great British Menu’s overall winner – do you know each other?

We do – Richard was my commis chef when I was head chef at Morston Hall in North Norfolk.

Adrian Padmore, commissioning editor for BBC Daytime and Early Peak, said: “It is hard to believe the quality of cooking on the Great British Menu could get any better and yet this year’s chefs have taken the competition to a new level” – did you feel that this year’s standard was extremely high?

Absolutely, each chef brought something unique of their own to the competition.

Where does your love of food come from?

I’ve wanted to be a chef ever since I was about 12 living in Caister on Sea.

I had a Saturday job at Great Yarmouth Pleasure Beach turning candy floss and selling ice cream. While I was still at school I started as a kitchen hand and later as a chef at The Imperial Hotel on the seafront as I studied at Great Yarmouth College for a two-year, fulltime catering qualification.

Do you have any favourite ingredients or dishes?

There are so many outstanding Norfolk ingredients available – in the restaurants we love to cook with Cromer Crab, local samphire, Norfolk saltmarsh lamb and local cheeses and, of course, we grow much of our own vegetables and fruit at our farm, with partners The Tacons at Rollesby.

My own preference is always for savoury over sweet and I cook at home for the family – a favourite is Lowestoft-caught skate teamed with home-made chips.

Where do you like to eat out in East Anglia (other than your own businesses, of course)?

I’m partial to a good curry so Planet Spice at Ormesby is a favourite and, in the summer, Bar Bistro and Chicken Barbecue in Great Yarmouth, a great Portuguese bar and grill.

You are a keen family man – can you let us know a little about your wife and family?

I’m married to Natalie and we live in Martham with children Bella and Ali while Lewis works with us at The Ingham Swan as general manager.

We’re all food lovers and enjoy socialising and entertaining friends when time permits and I’m just as happy to cook up a storm on the barbecue as pulling together a fine meal. I have fond memories of comfort food at home such as hearty stews and Mum is an excellent cake-maker.

Your late father, Tony Smith, who sadly passed away in May, was well known in Norfolk, having been Mayor of Great Yarmouth and having represented Caister North as a Councillor for many years. What do you feel is his legacy?

Dad was passionate about Great Yarmouth and taught us to value family and roots. He loved good food, good wine and socialising.

He and your mother, Sara, owned Sara’s Tearoom on Great Yarmouth seafront – do you plan to keep the business in the family?

My younger brother, Matthew, works in the family business managing the tearooms alongside Mum – it gets incredibly busy during the summer.

This year’s Great British Menu focuses on dishes inspired by the transformation in British food throughout the Queen’s reign. What do you like about British food and how do you feel it’s evolved?

I feel the way food has evolved in my own kitchen represents the evolution of British food – with an emphasis on modern techniques and produce - but we should remember that a “classic” is a classic for a good reason; because it works.

How do you see British food developing in the future?

I feel that the provenance of our food and how it is produced has a growing influence on how we eat. Also, new techniques and influences from Europe and Scandinavia are increasingly evident.

What about life away from the kitchen; what do you like to do on a day off?

I don’t get that many, but being a Norfolk boy there’s nothing finer than a day on the beach with the family and for me it’s Sea Palling heading towards Waxham. I also have a penchant for adrenaline-filled motorsport; I love motorbikes, cars and track days. I collect modern art and am interested in design and architecture.

What do you enjoy most about living in the area?

I’m Norfolk born and bred and, like so many, no matter how far we travel, the call of Norfolk always seems to bring us back. What’s not to love – Norfolk has it all.

What are your own plans for the future?

To continue to work hard to develop the business across our three sites but also to focus on enjoying time with family and friends; the most important people in my life.

For more information on the Great British Menu, see: www.bbc.co.uk

For more information on The Ingham Swan, The Wildebeest and Warwick Street Social see: www.theinghamswan.co.uk, www.thewildebeest.co.uk and www.warwickstsocial.co.uk 67

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back to

the good old days Expert chef Richard Bainbridge brings an old favourite up-to-date by giving the ingredients and presentation a modern twist

CRUDITÉS WITH DIPS IS ONE OF THOSE OLD FAVOURITES that falls into the same

group of classics as prawn cocktail, vol au vents, steak Diane, Black Forest gateau and fondue.

I can just remember those pictures in places such as Woolworths a few decades ago that were advertising a new TV or other new marvels such as microwaves with people sitting around in turtle neck jumpers eating crudités and fondue, looking incredibly worldly and modern.

This was the time of Fame and Flash Dance, of acid wash jeans, flares, large wing collars, Dynasty-style shoulder pads, brightly-coloured leggings, legwarmers and headbands, along with all kinds of other fashion must-haves, and turtle neck jumpers were the height of cool.

Back then, at the cold end of summer days when walking up St Stephen’s Street in Norwich, normally in the rain, I’d wish I had a turtle neck jumper and would wonder what crudités actually tasted like and why it was that they needed to be served in a special bowl.

Fast forward to today and young veg served with a dip (or dips) is both fashionable and fun, so this month I’ve tried to re-create a classic, by keeping to the same principles as in the 1980s, but turning this retro dish into something that’s in-keeping with dishes today. In other words, something that’s not quite so turtle neck jumper-ish, if you know what I mean!

This contemporary take on crudités both looks and tastes great and is sure to impress your guests, just as much as those cubes of cheese and pineapple on sticks, slices of home-made quiche, cold rice and pasta salads and cheese or chocolate fondues used to do!

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richard bainbridge

Richard Bainbridge is the chef proprietor of Benedicts Restaurant in Norwich www.restaurantbenedicts.com info@restaurantbenedicts.com or call 01603 926080

INGREDIENTS For the Garden Herb Dip: · 1 0g fresh flat leaf parsley · 1 0g fresh chives ·5 g fresh tarragon ·5 g fresh chervil ·5 g shallots · 1 25g plain yoghurt ·2 0g gherkins ·5 0g mayonnaise ·S alt & Pepper

For the Breadcrumb Soil: ·2 00g dried breadcrumbs ·3 0g salted butter

For the Young Veg:

·S election of your favourite young vegetables ·2 50g caster sugar ·2 50g cider vinegar ·S prig of thyme

© KATJA BAINBRIDGE

·P ickling liquor:

RECIPE YOUNG VEG WITH DIP METHOD For the Garden Herb Dip: Place all your Ingredients into a blender and blend until smooth, check for seasoning and then transfer the mixture to a bowl before placing it in the fridge for at least two hours before serving.

Congratulations to Benedicts, Roger Hickman’s and Morston Hall - three Norfolk restaurants recently ranked among the 100 best in the UK by Square Meal.

For the Breadcrumb Soil: Place a pan on to a high heat and, once hot, add your breadcrumbs and allow them to colour slightly before adding the butter and frying until crispy. Remove the breadcrumbs from the pan and allow to cool on a piece of kitchen towel until required.

For the Young Veg: Place all these ingredients into a pan and bring to the boil. Once boiling, turn off the heat and

allow the mixture to cool slightly. Place the young veg into the pickling liquor and make sure the vegetables only sit in the liquor for about 10 minutes, so that they are still firm.

To garnish and serve: Place the garden herb dip into a bowl or, for something a little different, perhaps even a little plant pot. Stick the vegetables into the dip and then sprinkle the bowl/pot with the breadcrumb soil to make it look as if the vegetables are growing.

Then serve the dish by placing it in the middle of the table, along with some parsnip wine or Martinis and you will feel as if you’ve been transported back to the Yuppy era of the 1980s and the height of sophistication!

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Touch

Simon Wainwright, executive

head chef of The Imperial Hotel in Great Yarmouth, conjures up a very special chicken dish with this month’s inspirational recipe

NICK MOBBS, director and wine expert at the Imperial Hotel, says:

Wine Notes 2011 Pinotage Rhebokskloof Vineyards, South Africa

This is a wonderful estate which dates back to the late 1600s and which has traditional Cape Dutch-style buildings, some of which date back to the early settlers.

The current owners bought the estate in 2006 and have taken advantage of the unique micro climate of the vineyards in the Paarl valley which provide the ideal climatic conditions for growing premium grapes.

The Pinotage is a grape which is basically only grown in South Africa.

A hybrid grape which is a cross between the Pinot Noir and Cinsault. The grape thrives in South Africa, but very few other places in the world.

This wonderful wine is made by fermenting the grapes in stainless steel in their skins, with regular pumping over of the cap to extract colour and flavour. The wine is then aged in 60 per cent new oak and 40 per cent two-yearold oak barrels for 14 months.

The 2011 Pinotage is medium bodied with spice, red fruit and black pepper aromas. The wine is juicy on the palette with medium tannins and the structure to cut through the flavours in the chicken; it is refreshing but not overpowering.

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imperial hotel

SIMON WAINWRIGHT, executive head chef of the Imperial Hotel in Great Yarmouth, creates a chicken dish with a modern twist

INGREDIENTS

Serves

RECIPE

4

·4 skinless chicken fillets, around 6 to 8oz each · 1 lemon · 1 6 basil leaves · 1 6 sun-dried tomatoes · 1 2 sticks asparagus with the woody ends cut off ·4 red peppers, chopped and de-seeded · 1 large, white onion, peeled and sliced ·2 50ml passata ·6 tbsps olive oil ·2 cloves garlic ·S alt and pepper (Nb. You’ll also need some string to tie the chicken)

PAN-FRIED CHICKEN ROULADE METHOD Place the chicken breasts on a chopping board and cut through the middle of each horizontally, ensuring that you still have one whole piece of chicken in each case. Then use a meat mallet to bash the chicken until it’s halved in thickness and repeat for the other chicken breasts.

Lay the chicken on the board and grate over the zest from the lemon, ensuring each piece of chicken gets some. Then on to each chicken breast lay four sun-dried tomatoes and four basil leaves from top to bottom, and then season each piece of chicken with salt and pepper.

Next roll each chicken breast so that the tomatoes and basil are in the middle, tie each of these in three places to ensure they don’t rip open when cooking, and reserve.

For the sauce: In a small saucepan add the sliced onion and diced pepper, along with the chopped garlic. Add some olive oil to the pan and put this on a medium heat, sweating the vegetables for 15 minutes or until the peppers soften. Add the passata, stir and bring to the boil. Then take the pan off the heat, blend the mixture in a food processor until smooth and, if desired, push this through a fine sieve for a smoother sauce. Keep the sauce warm.

To finish: Pre-heat your oven to 180˚C, put a pan of water on to boil and then heat a frying pan large enough to take all four chicken roulades. Add four tablespoons of olive oil and fry the roulades until

golden brown on all sides. Then place these in the pre-heated oven for 12 minutes.

Meanwhile, once your water has boiled and about eight minutes into the cooking of the chicken, add the asparagus to the boiling water.

Once cooked (around five minutes), keep warm and season.

Once the chicken is cooked and tested, make sure you cut off the string and then cut the chicken diagonally into two. Next, add a ladleful of the red pepper sauce to the plate. Place your chicken on top and lay the cooked asparagus up against it – enjoy!

NB: If asparagus is unavailable, you can replace this with tender stem broccoli.

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Rustic Strawberry Tart

Photography by ANDREW FLORIDES, www.andrewflorides.co.uk

The strawberry season continues, with these delicious berries cropping up everywhere, from farm shops and roadside stalls to supermarket shelves. Make the most of this fabulous fruit with this attractive dessert created by our talented French chef Franck Pontais

OF THE mOMENT

INGREDIENTS Serves four to six

1 punnet fresh strawberries 150g plain flour 150g caster sugar 150g unsalted butter ½ tsp baking powder 2 medium eggs 1 tsp vanilla essence

METHOD

Cooking time: 25/30 minutes.

In a bowl, form a thick paste/ dough by mixing together the caster sugar, unsalted butter, flour, baking powder and vanilla essence.

Add the eggs to the mix and stir with a wooden spatula until it turns white and pale.

Using a spoon or a piping bag, spoon/pipe the mix on to the bottom of a non-stick tart mould.

Cut the strawberries in half and place these on top of the tart.

Bake the tart in a hot oven at 200ËšC for 15 to 20 minutes or until golden brown.

Remove the tart from the oven and leave to cool for 30 minutes before serving.

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COCKTAIL OF THE MONTH

cliff calypso

Gonna be a

bright, bright, sunshiny day

Enjoy a taste of the sunny Caribbean with our latest cocktail of the month which is ideal to sip during the long, hot, sunny days of August

Cliff Calypso Mixed by The Cliff Hotel ace mixologist Robert Fayres

Serves 1 Ingredients

Pour 25ml Grenadine into a glass full of crushed ice and put this to one side.

Half fill a cocktail shaker with ice and add: 25ml peach syrup

25 to 50ml peach juice

To make

Shake the mixture rigorously then strain and pour (aiming for the centre of the glass) over the crushed ice/Grenadine.

Finish with garnishes of lemon and lime, top with a sprig of fresh mint and there you have it - the Caribbean in a glass!

And if you’d rather an expert mixologist made this for you then simply head to The Cliff Hotel.

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25ml Orgeat (or similar almond liqueur)

In association with

25ml spiced rum

The Cliff Hotel, Gorleston

25ml white rum

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WITH AN ARRAY OF NATURAL FRUITY FLAVOURS, Dann’s luxury Norfolk Dann’s also make sorbets with prosecco and lemon - a particular ice cream has one crucial element: the ingredients are locally-sourced. favourite - and one of the critical ingredients is local honey. The A true flavour of Norfolk, the milk and cream are from the company also makes banana, raspberry, blackcurrant, strawberry and 400-strong Holstein-Friesian herd of cows on their farm, the eggs are gooseberry and elderflower sorbets. provided by their 17,000 laying chickens, and the fruit is sourced from One-off batches of deliciously rich ice cream are already produced suppliers across the county. on request for special occasions such as weddings.

Delicious strawberries, raspberries and blueberries are among the “We’ve had some very interesting requests,” said Mr Dann, “such as ever-popular flavours, with vanilla still remaining the ice cream of marmite and bacon for a pig farmer who was getting married, green choice for many. tea ice cream, and vodka and red bull sorbet, as well as Jaegerbomb In addition, there are zesty sorbets, luxury lollies, and a special sorbet. range for children.

“We have the flexibility to make ice cream and sorbet to almost any Based at North Tuddenham near Dereham, the ice cream is handrecipe and that means we can work with pubs and restaurants which made on the farm premises at Pound Lane and supplied to gastro-pubs, want to offer bespoke ice cream and sorbet to their diners. restaurants, theatres and tourist attractions across Norfolk and beyond.

“We also want to develop brands specifically for the winter.”

And for those who fancy a tub of chocolate, vanilla, Ice cream and sorbet are sold in a range of or one of the wide array of other flavours, the creamy sizes, from 100ml and 500ml tubs to 2.5 and 5 litre ices are also sold at the farm gate along with milk and containers, and there are tempting ice lollies, too.

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A new range of ice lollies for children – Diddy A key element of that will see Dann’s staff liaise Dann’s – has also been launched, with strawberry, with chefs and restaurant owners to discuss flavours chocolate and vanilla flavours, and there is also a and even design tailor-made ice cream for a specific food outlet. selection of ices for people with diabetes.

“Our chef James Smith will happily meet with head chefs from The Dann family are fifth generation farmers, with Simon’s son Alex restaurants and hotels to discuss specific flavours and we will make overseeing the dairy herd. batches of ice cream to order,” he explained.

“We have just invested £3m in a new anaerobic digester which Over the period of a year, Dann’s produces 30,000 litres of ice cream makes us one of Norfolk’s most modern and up-to-date dairy farms in and during a peak summer production day can make up to 360 litres in the county,” said Mr Dann.

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The diversification into ice cream began in 2007, initially as Norfolk Producing smaller quantities is critical to the flavour and texture, Farmhouse Ice Cream but was re-branded last year as Dann’s, with the ensuring minimal air content is added to the traditional ingredients of farm still the only one in Norfolk making ice cream on a major scale cream, sugar and eggs. using milk and eggs from its own livestock.

This results in a denser consistency and creamier texture and taste…

“What we are particularly proud of is that we use so many Norfolk and that critical component of “scoopability.” products,” Mr Dann continued. “We are a local business, using local Flavours range from vanilla royal to tiramisu, mint chocolate, tutti produce, and want to work with other local business to offer this frutti, blueberry yoghurt, wild strawberry, honeycomb, banoffee, very Norfolk product. We do as much as we can to put local Norfolk coconut, ginger, rum and raisin and lavender. produce in our tubs of ice cream.”

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cold comfort I SCREAM, YOU SCREAM, WE ALL SCREAM FOR ICE CREAM! Imagine a hot summer day and it won’t be long till

thoughts of ice cream come to mind.

East Anglia is an ice cream-maker’s paradise, with an abundance of home-made dairy products and all sorts of locally-grown fresh fruit, such as strawberries, gooseberries, raspberries, plums, apples, damsons and blackberries, to name but a few.

Consequently it’s no surprise that there are some fabulous artisan ice cream companies in the area, such as Dann’s (www.dannsfarm. co.uk) - featured in depth on the previous pages - Ronaldo’s (www. ronaldo-ices.co.uk) and plenty more.

Their ice cream is made from natural ingredients, supports local businesses, and goes down well with those of all ages, from the very young to the very old.

These days ice cream comes in many different forms. From the multi-coloured, multi-flavoured ice cream cones for which Great Yarmouth is famous, to ice cream shop after ice cream shop in other popular tourist haunts (Cromer, Wells, Hunstanton, Sheringham and so on) to ice cream parlours such as Delice in Norwich, Joe’s Ice Cream Shack in Lowestoft - even a dedicated ice cream stall on Norwich Market. There’s everything from simple scoops and upmarket ice cream sundaes to on-trend affogatos (quality vanilla ice cream served with a shot of hot espresso) which are appearing on menus all over East Anglia - try the River Green Café in Trowse, for example, or the lovely al fresco courtyard at The Assembly

House in Norwich. Gluten-free and even dairy-free ice cream is increasingly available, too.

Whether you’re a traditionalist and only a tub or cone of vanilla, chocolate or strawberry will do, or you want to experiment with more way-out flavours when it comes to frozen treats, you’ll find that our local ice cream companies cater for every request. From elderflower, pistachio and amaretto, raspberry and champagne, chocolate chilli, coconut, salted caramel and lavender to tiramisu, you’ll definitely find something to tempt you, with a wide selection of flavours available at our local theatres (take the current Cromer Pier Show and the summer shows at the Norwich Theatre Royal, for example) to the attractive ice cream carts that pop up at fetes, agricultural shows, festivals, family fun days and fairs.

Local ice cream companies use the very best ingredients (staples such as milk, cream, eggs, fresh fruit and sugar), as well as their own special recipes, and will be very happy to talk to customers about providing ice cream for special occasions such as children’s birthday parties, engagement parties, anniversaries, weddings, balls, garden parties, cinema and theatre evenings and so on.

From a simple single cone to an elaborate concoction (Eton Mess ice cream sundae, anyone?), East Anglian ice cream has something for everyone. Eating ice cream is a great way to support the local economy and minimise food miles while enjoying something truly delicious, so forget about those calories and tuck in!

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ENJOYiNG tHe suMmEr Sun

GARDENING EXPERT ELLEN MARY LOOKS FORWARD TO THE HEIGHT OF SUMMER AND EXPLAINS HOW TO MAKE THE MOST OF OUR OUTDOOR SPACE

One of the delights of growing herbs is that they’re perfect for growing in many conditions and if you give them a cut back at this time of the year you should see some new growth before the autumn. Pick what you need to see you through winter and freeze them for later.

The garden will be gasping for water now, especially pots, baskets and containers, so be up with the dawn chorus to quench their thirst. It’s always better to use grey recycled water or rainwater from a water butt if possible. There are also many cheap irrigation systems available or DIY ideas online to help out. If you have a greenhouse, try capillary matting which provides water economically to the roots of plants.

Not one of the most exciting gardening tasks, but none the less essential is to keep on top of weeds before they get out of control. Little and often is my way forward with this, both by hand and with a hoe. At this time of year the weeds can soon take over, so cut them just below the soil and let the sunny weather dry them out to ensure they aren’t taking moisture and nutrients away from your plants.

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Fruit & Vegetables

Wildlife Gardening

There is still time to plant out some winter vegetables. If you haven’t already found space for your brassicas (cabbages, cauliflower, sprouts, broccoli), make sure you get them in place this month. Don’t forget caterpillars will be quite happy munching on them, so ensure they have plenty of protection to minimise damage.

Tomatoes are a great way to get into growing your own and perfect for kids to try as well. Grow in pots or grow bags and feed regularly until the first fruits set. Then remove side shoots and pinch out the top of the plants to concentrate growth to the already formed fruits. You can do the same with runner beans which means you will get more from your plants longer through the season.

Rocket, lettuce and radishes can still be sown now and will provide you with quick harvests of home-grown goodness. Each can be grown in pots and containers so space shouldn’t be an issue. Cut and come again lettuce leaves are simple and quick, and mixed in with some rocket and a few radishes, they will make a lovely salad. The flavours of home-grown vegetables are always far better than shop-bought ones.

Water from ponds will evaporate so keep them topped up. Try not to just hose in tap water as it does create an imbalance to begin with and may shock creatures living in the water. Use collected rain water and give the pond a makeover by removing any algae, dead or diseased plants, and replace with fresh oxygenators ready for the autumn. It’s amazing how soon amphibians find the smallest area of water to use.

Pruning and dead-heading roses is a necessity, but try not to dead-head roses that bare hips. They are an essential source of food for birds over the winter months and provide some beautiful interest in the garden when colour is sparse over the cooler months.

There is nothing more fascinating than watching bats on a summer evening when they are at their most active. Just after sunset, enjoy their silhouettes in the sky in woodlands and large gardens. They do need homes, so put up a bat box in your garden which may provide a home to Pipistrelles or Brown Long Eared bats. They eat thousands of mosquitos each night, so it’s well worth having them in our gardens.

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Garden offices, summer houses, storage sheds and garages are tailormade by an expert team of designers and craftsmen at Norfolk Garden Buildings to meet the specific needs of the homeowner.

Using high quality materials, the structures are strong, secure and practical, yet also sit aesthetically within the broader context and character of a home and garden.

As director Duncan Holmes explains: “Whenever we design a garden building or summer house, we start with a blank sheet of paper for each and every client.

“That sets us aside from many other shed and summer house companies which rely on a choice of designs from a brochure.

“Our bespoke designs meet the customer’s precise requirements and sit within the character of their property.”

Based just off the A47 at North Burlingham between Norwich and Great Yarmouth, the company creates structures in a range of styles and sizes.

What underpins their professional approach is their attention to detail, high levels of craftsmanship, a strong customer focus, the finest materials and close liaison with the client every step of the way.

“Our buildings can be stand-alone, or they can be attached to the house in the same way as a conservatory or garden room,” added Mr Holmes.

While there is flexibility and cross-over in design, there are four main categories of timber-frame buildings that Norfolk Garden Buildings offers.

They range from utility or storage facilities to all-year-round accommodation that is effectively additional living and recreational space and include: timber-framed storage structures or garages; summer houses that are lined but not insulated and are comfortable for use in the warmer months; summer houses with higher levels of insulation and doors and windows that withstand the chill of the cooler periods and are

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One of the company’s most popular designs is the Cedar Garden Room. A contemporary design using high grade Western Red Cedar cladding and aluminium bi-folding doors, it offers a touch of elegance that would enhance most gardens.

Additionally, the 6m x4m workshop is a robust, practical structure which provides a strong, durable and low maintenance workspace that can be adapted to a multitude of uses.

Integral to Norfolk Garden Buildings’ designs are carefully-selected timbers that are assembled to bear weight and withstand the elements, as well as offering high levels of security.

The company has an established process which sees close liaison with the clients from the outset, discussing the size and use of the proposed structure and talking through design options and materials.

That may be a 3m x 3m single person office, garage or a large, airy garden room that draws in the natural light.

The materials, design and appearance are usually influenced by the property the structure will be set against, or even conjoined to.

“While the decision is the customer’s, it may be a case that a modern-looking structure may not sit comfortably with the character of a 350-year-old cottage, for example,” explained Mr Holmes.

“In that case, we would generally expect to be looking at a more traditional-style building with a cedar-style roof.”

“The customer can, of course, have exactly what they require and desire, but as designers we will advise them what will work well with their property in terms of style, size and budget.”

Once the design takes clarity and an indication of price is established, Norfolk Garden Buildings’ design team will refine the project, create a set of construction drawings and take care of any planning requirements and building regulation notifications that may

be necessary before the groundwork team moves in to install the appropriate base for the proposed structure.

At that stage, electricity and running water can be connected as required.

Each section of the building is made by carpenters at the North Burlingham workshops and transported to the site for assembly and a final assessment by the company’s in-house quantity surveyor.

“Our garden buildings have individuality and style and each one is thoroughly checked by us before it is handed over to the client,” he added.

The materials, usually redwood or cedar as well as thermo-wood, which is heat-treated and takes into account of the natural movement of the wood, are structurally graded to ensure they are strong, can support the design and elements such as heavy snowfalls on to roofs.

Cladding, to a minimum thickness of 20mm, is expertly applied to harness the natural strength of the grain, while roofing materials can be of traditional wood or light-weight metal.

Fully compliant with the latest building regulations, the structures can incorporate electric underfloor heating as well as renewable solutions such as heat pumps and solar panels in the roof.

Other features can include secure laminated glass and a range of hardwoods and laminate floorings.

With standalone buildings, the company also offers a moving service to help customers take high quality installations with them when they relocate.

Norfolk Garden Buildings is part of the PD Works Holdings group with sister company Modular Works, which makes modular steel buildings.

It offers versatility and flair with high quality workmanship, and a capability to construct garden buildings of all shapes and sizes.

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“The prediction of an emergency budget has not come true and the stock market is now above where it was pre-Referendum.

The currency markets appear to be recovering with the pound against the euro and dollar improving following its initial fall”

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DIRECTOR DANIEL BYCROFT FROM BYCROFT RESIDENTIAL EXPLAINS WHY THIS SHOULD BE THE CASE… WHAT AN INCREDIBLE FEW WEEKS we have just been through

– it seems we have hardly been able to catch our breath with all of the goings-on with votes, resignations, general fall-out and endless media hype!

It doesn’t matter which way you voted in the EU Referendum – the fact is that the property market in the two months leading up to it did quieten down noticeably.

The dreadful fear tactics spread by both sides caused many people to put on hold any idea of a move and I, for one, began to panic…

At the time of writing – just two weeks following the historic vote - it seems that the chaos and confusion are beginning to settle down already. The speedy installation of Theresa May as the new Prime Minister has been a godsend. The original proposal for David Cameron to step down in September following a full-on leadership election would have prolonged the sense of instability and I, for one, have become somewhat jaded by the amount of politics being thrown at us and I don’t think I could have coped with any more!

The prediction of an emergency budget has not come true and the stock market is now above where it was preReferendum. The currency markets appear to be recovering with the pound against the euro and dollar improving following its initial fall – which is just as well, as I am off to Spain in August! However, I am thinking about holidaying in the UK next year.

Importantly, the same principal economic factors remain

in place; there is a real shortage of available secondhand and new property stock across the region. In our experience, supply levels of available property stock have reduced by approximately 40 per cent since 2012.

Interest rates remain historically low and the Bank of England Governor Mark Carney is suggesting that interest rates are likely to go lower and certainly not higher in the short to medium term, as the Bank of England keeps an independent close eye on the overall markets and economic situation.

The availability of mortgages is really good with an extremely competitive lending market backed by robust lending institutions that are not likely to go bust any time soon.

These factors should mean that property capital values and rents remain stable in the short to medium term. In my opinion, long-term predictions are too difficult to qualify, but the current UK housing market is more resilient than it was in 2008. As Pike would say: “Don’t Panic Mr Mannering!”.

Since the start of July we have certainly noticed a positive feel in our sales area of east Norfolk and North Suffolk. Our Great Yarmouth and Gorleston departments are reporting that there are more properties coming to the market with more viewings and offers when compared to May and June.

For the last two years, August has been the best sales month which, in itself, flies in the face of traditional past markets where it could be reasoned that August would normally be a poor sales month due to the holiday season.

There are, of course, all sorts of other factors that affect sentiment in the property market. If only the rain would stop and we begin to have a summer, for example. The disappointing Euros result for the England team (well done Wales and Northern Ireland) may have further dampened the mood, too.

However it has to be onwards and upwards! Andy Murray has just won Wimbledon, Lewis Hamilton the British Grand Prix, and the Olympics are just around the corner.

While July and August will be important indicator months for the property markets, so far I am pleased to report that it seems to be business as usual following Brexit.

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The sitting room – 22’ 10” by 15’ 8” (6.95m x 4.77m) – is particularly impressive, with bay windows to the front and side with lovely sea views, a picture rail, cast iron fireplace with wood surround, and a gas fire with a living flame.

The dining room is also worth noting – 15’1” (4.59m) square – with a bay window to the front, a brick fireplace with a gas fire with a living flame, a ceiling beam, exposed floorboards and a door leading to the kitchen.

The kitchen has an extensive range of wall and base units, a fitted dishwasher, electric double oven and hob and a host of display cabinets and work surfaces.

The study – 13’7” by 8’2” (4.14m by 2.49m) – is a great space, too, and has wood block floors and windows to the front and side, as well as access to the loft storage space.

Outside the lawns have fencing on both sides, with a personal gate to the path leading to the front door, along with double gates to the driveway leading to the detached double garage that houses fitted storage units and work surfaces.

Services include gas, water, electricity and mains drainage. What’s more, this freehold property, located in Council Tax Band F, is chain-free, with immediate possession available upon completion of purchase.

Well-presented and in a sought-after location, this spacious home is located on a generous corner plot, with viewings highly recommended.

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Pots of Money PENSION SAVINGS CAN OFTEN BE YOUR BIGGEST ASSET, PERHAPS WORTH MORE THAN YOUR HOME. HOWEVER, CARL LAMB LOOKS AT WHY IT IS IMPORTANT TO ENSURE YOUR PENSION POT DOESN’T GET TOO BIG

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High earners in particular will hopefully be getting advice from a financial adviser about making the best use of pensions to enable them to achieve their objectives. The adviser will build a financial plan that maps out what you need to do now to ensure you have invested enough to attain the standard of living you desire in your later years.

Financial advisers will often use lifetime cashflow modelling tools to help you understand the planning process which project your income and expenditure over the years and can instantly show the impact of changes in your circumstances on your plan.

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If your pension fund is worth more than the LTA when you “crystallise” your fund (ie start taking benefits), then the excess will be subject to a tax charge. The rate of tax you’ll pay will depend on how you take your pension excess: if you take it as a lump sum, you will be subject to an LTA tax charge of 55 per cent, and if you take it as income, the LTA tax charge will be 25 per cent. Your fund may be subject to a further LTA test when you reach age 75, depending on what sort of pension arrangement you have in place at that time.

If you are a member of a public sector or large company scheme (a ‘defined benefit’ scheme) where the level of pension payable is dependent on your income and years of service, the value of your pension fund is assessed on the basis of a multiple of your pension income. To check how your pension value will be calculated, contact your pension scheme administrator or speak to a financial adviser.

It’s worth remembering that the LTA tax charge is an additional tax to be paid: any pension benefits you take other than your tax free lump sum entitlement will also be subject to income tax assessment at your normal rate.

The rules around the LTA tax charge are complex and the information here is just a snapshot of some of the issues: if you think your pension savings have the potential to grow beyond the LTA, please talk to an adviser about your specific circumstances. Clearly it will be in your interest to plan carefully to prevent incurring an LTA charge liability. Advice is key to ensuring that you understand the potential value of your pension pot on retirement and that you take action where appropriate to limit its growth.

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“The whole process of holding a referendum is rather alien to the British way of doing things, which is probably why there have only ever been three country- wide referenda”

Facing Forward FOLLOWING THE DECISION TO LEAVE THE EUROPEAN UNION, LEGAL EXPERT JULIAN GIBBONS CONSIDERS WHAT BREXIT MAY BRING

IT WOULD BE VERY SURPRISING indeed if I did not, in the first article after the referendum, write about the result and the decision to leave the European Union. From the point of view of the lawyer there are many interesting and, in fact, novel aspects to the whole referendum process, its outcome and what happens going forward.

I am sadly old enough to have voted in the last referendum in 1975. There the situation was a not too different. Harold Wilson had, rather in the same way that David Cameron did, gone to the country having “re-negotiated” our terms of membership of what was then the Common Market. He, too, recommended that the UK remain a member of the Common Market. As we know, over 60 per cent of the votes agreed with him. Since that time, of course, the Common Market has morphed into the European Union and the competences of the EU, in terms of legislation and rules, has increased enormously.

The whole process of holding a referendum is rather alien to the British way of doing things, which is probably why there have only ever been three country- wide referenda, the third being in 2011 on the question of proportional representation for parliamentary elections. Because Parliament is sovereign and because the United Kingdom does not have a written constitution, a referendum result is not legally binding. This contrasts with countries like Switzerland, where referenda results can actually annul laws passed by the Swiss Parliament.

The implementation of the result, in this case to leave the EU, therefore depends on MPs voting to pass the laws necessary to extract us from the EU. MPs themselves are not delegates

but representatives, meaning that on no issue are they bound by the views of their constituents (even as expressed in a referendum) and are free to vote according to their conscience.

Whether they would do so is another matter, as for some, at least, it would be political suicide. It is, however, an interesting issue and given that 60 per cent of MPs are pro the EU, it is not impossible that legislation could be voted down, or at least watered down in some way.

The other problem with referenda results can be the ambiguous nature of the outcome. The 2011 referendum was clear: should we adopt the Alternative Vote as opposed to the current First-Past-The-Post system? In the most recent case, the question is not actually clear, in the sense that it deals with the basic question without answering the equally crucial question of what goes in its place. It can be argued, of course, that this is detail, and that the fundamental issue is clear. Those on the “Remain” side, as well as some on the “Leave” who are now having second thoughts, might argue that you cannot have a simple Leave-Remain question, as either outcome brings consequences which themselves are necessary for the electorate to make an informed decision. Those consequences should themselves have been voted on eg. Leave but single market, Leave and no trade deal, Leave but become a member of the European Free Trade Association etcectera.

It is not my place to argue for one side or the other here, but it is clear that, to take one example, the issue of immigration from the EU is far more complex than either side set out. In particular, the argument that Britain would negotiate a good trade deal with the EU if it left, because the EU countries could not afford not to, did not address the fundamental point that for the rest of Europe trade and free movement are politically and even philosophically linked and are one of the corner stones on which the EU has built its markets, which is why no country which is outside the EU but which has access to the single market has avoided allowing free movement of EU citizens.

That this major issue, which will affect how Britain negotiates its exit and what trade arrangements go in its place, was not properly debated by either side before the referendum is quite extraordinary. The Prime Minister will almost certainly at some stage in the exit negotiations need to explain to Parliament and the country what has been proposed and why perhaps certain red lines, such as removing free movement for EU citizens, have been watered down in the interests of Britain’s economic future. That will then provoke argument as to whether the Government and Parliament are or are not abiding by the referendum result. Against this issue, questions of how we roll back EU law after 41 years are trivial.

Julian Gibbons Norton Peskett Solicitors www.nortonpeskett.co.uk | 01493 849200

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It’s a family affair, sang Sly & the Family

Stone in their 70s hit – and that might well be the theme tune for the Lings Motor Group, the highly successful Lowestoft motor vehicle and motorcycle business.

The Lings story started in 1874 with William Ling, who was a wheelwright and blacksmith, before Peter Ling opened a shop selling motorbikes in 1936. Today, it is still very much a family-run business, as the managing director, Chris Jary, is a descendant of the Lings family. It now employs over 100 people across five sites, with franchises in Lowestoft, Watton and Harleston, plus two in Ipswich; but it has at all times remained true to its roots as a family-owned and run business.

And that’s way that the new dealer principal, Daniel Lake, likes it. In fact, Daniel, who became DP in February, is aiming high: he wants Lings’ customer satisfaction to be the best in the country.

If sales are anything to go by, then he is well on the way to achieving this. In the last six months, Lings has sold more vehicles than it did in the whole of the previous year, and done so with a big restructure of staff.

Daniel arrived with 12 years of experience in the motor trade, and is passionate about customer satisfaction, having won several awards in this area himself. He is also keen to give the younger generation a chance to succeed, and has brought in

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two new trainee sales executives and a new service manager, Paul Hunter, who has an exceptional 18 years of experience.

And the results are there for all to see, particularly since Lings took on the Mitsubishi franchise less than two years ago.

Daniel said: “It’s fantastic to be part of this long-running family business and I’m delighted to be working with Mitsubishi at such an exciting time for the brand, which is really carving out a niche of reliable 4x4 vehicles with that, two years ago, the business was clever hybrid technology. flooded by an East Coast tidal surge, the “In the first two quarters of the year we have water destroying over £1 million-worth exceeded our sales target so we are going in the of stock. right direction.”

Almost all of the six acre Lings site was Paul Barkshire, operations director of Lings submerged by at least three feet of water, Motor Group, is delighted to have Daniel on with the main Lings building being the the team and said: ‘We have seen an instant worst hit. Total damage was estimated improvement since he arrived.” at £2.5 million, and it took just over a But this success is certainly not going to week for the staff to completely clear Daniel’s head; at all times he and his staff have the building of debris and damaged an eye on Lings’ triple aims of trust, value and equipment and get the building into a service. safe enough stage for the power to be switched This successful, family-run business operates back on. on the sound principle that if you employ good But the business never closed and the complete staff, the customers will be happy. refit saw Honda and multi-franchise diagnostic Daniel may only have been at Lings since equipment and extra service ramps installed.

February, but feels very much part of the Lings now has the capacity to stock over 300 business. “It’s a fantastic company to work for; cars at any one time. no-one is treated as a number. I get my buzz The motorcycle sales area was also revamped, from seeing the business going in the right and Lings is now the biggest and most diverse direction, which entails a lot of hard work.” two wheel stockist in East Anglia after the Lings’ portfolio, as well as the Mitsubishi Honda and Triumph bikes were joined by franchise, includes Honda cars and Husqvarna and the Hein Gericke motorcycle motorcycles, plus two gear and clothing range. of the great motorcycle Husqvarna, known names, Triumph throughout the world for Lin gs and Husqvarna; and Mitsubishi its off-road bikes, fits the Lings Wharf Motorlings, the “one stop “niche” market, much in the Rive rside shop” multi-franchise Road same way that Mitsubishi Lowestoft used car operation. does on the car side. Daniel Suffo lk NR33 0TQ The bright and modern exudes enthusiasm about premises bely the fact TELEPHONE:

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He also feels that such vehicles mirror the Lings philosophy of being a “niche” business.

“We don’t aim to be like a car supermarket, and we don’t want customers to feel they are coming to something like a doctor’s surgery” he said. “We want to be our own dealership.”

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Price from £11,499 on the road Overall fuel consumption: 55.4mpg (urban mode); Top speed: 112mph; 0-62mph: 11.7 seconds; Emissions: 100g/km; Emissions compliance: EU-6b

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The Mitsubishi Mirage Juro aims to top the bill when it comes to economy and emissions standards.

James Spicer discovers whether it lives up to its mission

“The Juro is one of the lightest, most aerodynamic and fuel efficient, petrol powered hatchbacks on the market” Mitsubishi calls it “a car with a

conscience” – built from the ground up to be as light and fuel-efficient as possible in these times when the “green” footprint is all important.

The company did a great job on its Mirage, designed for city use, yet roomy, wellequipped and thoroughly practical. This year it has relaunched the car as the Juro, but this is no cosmetic name change. The car has been revamped inside and out, with an allnew design to its front and rear, plus higher grade interior fittings and upholstery, as well as sharper dynamics.

And Mitsubishi claims that the Juro – which takes on the sector including the Hyundai i10, Nissan Micra, VW Up! and Toyota Aygo – is one of the lightest, most aerodynamic and most fuel efficient, petrol powered hatchbacks on the market.

So just what is new?

The extra equipment includes heated seats, cruise control, electric mirrors and DAB radio. There is also more sound deadening for a quieter passage when driving at motorway speeds, and more comfort through the use of soft touch materials.

Buyers will get a better ride and driving feel. The original Mirage was designed to cope with predominantly tough urban roads across the world. For the Juro, the spring and damper rates have been tweaked to reduce body roll and the power steering has been recalibrated.

The power unit remains the 1.2 litre, three cylinder, petrol engine, with a choice of manual or CVT (automatic) gearbox.

Even so, this produces a brisk performance with a top speed of well over 100mph, where allowed.

Prices start at around £11,499, which makes this a very good value supermini given the amount of standard equipment that includes.

You get auto air conditioning, 15-inch alloy wheels, auto headlamps and wipers, leather for the steering wheel and gear knob and privacy glass. Other features include keyless entry, heated front seats, cruise control, front fog lamps, powered folding mirrors, a rear roof spoiler, rear parking sensors and a DAB stereo system with Bluetooth compatibility for your phone.

Standard safety kit includes twin front, side and curtain airbags, plus active stability and traction control, along with hill start assist. There’s the option of the CVT automatic gearbox for around £1,000 extra, and - until the end of September - a free upgrade to the full leather trim.

On to day-to-day running costs, the Mirage Juro really gets into its stride. Most superminis are pretty good in this regard, but it can be a false economy to buy the cheapest car only to be saddled with mediocre fuel economy and poor emissions.

The Mirage counters with low emissions that see both models scoring 100g/km of CO2 or less. Thanks to features such as auto stop and go that cuts the engine when you don’t need it, regenerative braking, low friction tyres, a high efficiency alternator and a sleek 0.27Cd drag factor, the manual 1.2-litre model registers exactly 100g/km, while the auto variant improves that to 99g/km. Both variants manage to extract 65.7 miles from one gallon of unleaded on the combined cycle.

The car is also well packaged, with decent interior space front and rear. In fact, the amount of leg room provided is greater than that on offer from a number of bigger cars.

Boot space measures a respectable 235-litres and the 60/40 split rear seatbacks give some extra luggage capacity. In-cabin storage consists of three cup holders, pockets in the front door, a deep storage tray at the base of the centre stack and a reasonablysized glove box with a small tray above it.

I can remember the days when Mitsubishi cars first entered the UK under the trade name Colt, later rebranding to the more familiar Mitsubishi badge. One of the first Colts was a city car, rather basic if memory serves, as it brought with it springing and suspension designed for the Japanese market.

European drivers tend to be rather larger and heavier than their Japanese counterparts – and it showed.

If nothing else, the Juro shows just how far things have progressed since those days of the 1970s!

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MIxiNG iT up

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make up over a quarter of the company’s new car sales, with these petrol/electric cars proving increasingly popular

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Yaris Hybrid Active

Price from £15,295 on the road Economy: up to 78mpg; CO2: from 75g/km; Power: up to 99 DIN HP; Overall customer rating: 4.6

Auris Hybrid Active

Price from £20,345 on the road Economy: up to 72mpg; CO2: from 91g/km; Power: up to 136 DIN HP; Overall customer rating: 4.7

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Since the original Toyota Prius hybrid (petrol/electric) car was first launched, enthusiasm and recognition for the hybrid platform have built considerably and today this type of car is now a familiar sight on our roads.

Toyota hybrids passed a significant milestone in 2015, a year in which they accounted for one in four of every new Toyota cars sold in the UK. Thanks to increased choice and greater customer awareness, hybrid has become the first choice for greater numbers of customers – both in the business/fleet and private retail sectors.

Last year 26,363 new Toyota hybrids left Britain’s showrooms, accounting for 26.4 per cent of all the brand’s new car sales. Figures were up for the British-built Auris Hybrid, the seven-seat Prius+ and Yaris Hybrid – the latter posting a 28.1 per cent hike in annual sales volume. Even Prius commanded stronger results, ahead of an all-new model which launched last spring.

Yaris and Auris were among the star performers in the hybrid section. Yaris gained a 6.2 per cent share of the UK supermini market, and posted a 5.5 per cent increase in sales.

The Yaris Hybrid is the only contender of this type in the supermini segment, and the new facelifted model, which is available only with five doors, aims to maintain its economy and tax edge over conventionallypowered rivals.

There are mild tweaks to the car’s exterior, including a reshaped nose with new lights, revised door mouldings and a fresh rear bumper design. Inside the materials have been improved to complement a revised design, and additional sounddeadening measures have been introduced.

Changes to the chassis and suspension are intended to improve the responsiveness of the steering, increase body stability and make the ride more comfortable. Meanwhile, a shake-up of the trim levels adds new equipment and introduces all-new Design

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“Although you can now get a Golf or A3 with such an engine, the Auris has them well beaten on price” specification in place of the old Sport model.

Special features of the Design spec include part-painted alloys, a gloss black honeycomb grille, rear spoiler, chrome fog light trims and the option of two-tone paintwork.

Urban areas form the Yaris Hybrid’s preferred environment, as its 73bhp, 1.5-litre petrol engine and 59bhp electric motor combine via a CVT automatic gearbox

to allow quiet and fuel-efficient progress around busy streets.

The Yaris Hybrid Active is priced from £15,295 while the Yaris Hybrid Icon is from £16,495.

The Auris is one of only a few hybrids in the compact hatchback class, and for drivers with a no-nonsense, no-frills approach to their family motoring, the Auris Hybrid makes sound financial and practical sense – particularly for company car drivers.

Although you can now get a Volkswagen Golf or Audi A3 with such an engine, the Auris has them well beaten on price.

This is the second generation of Auris Hybrid. The first arrived in 2010 as a latecomer to the old shape Auris line-up, and was built alongside the other cars in the range at Toyota’s Burnaston plant in Derbyshire.

The Hybrid version uses Toyota’s Hybrid Synergy Drive (HSD) set-up from the Prius, featuring a 1.8-litre petrol engine, 650v electric motor and nickel metal-hydride batteries. The only available transmission is a constantly variable (CVT) automatic, and this set-up allows for the lowest CO2 emissions in the class and some seriously impressive fuel consumption figures.

Originally you could only buy the latest Auris Hybrid in Icon or Excel trim, but the hybrid powertrain is now an option across the entire Auris range. The entry-level is therefore the £20,345 Auris Active Hybrid, while the Auris Excel Touring Sports Hybrid is the range-topper. In between, there are trim levels called Icon, Business Edition and Design, offering increasing levels of equipment and comfort.

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F O T S E b s D L R o w BoTH crossover hybrid,

iro with the all-new Kia N e from August onwards d ow cr e th om fr t ou d bl Stan e Kia model range, availa the latest addition to th This month Kia presents the all-new Kia Niro crossover hybrid which promises the best of both worlds. This new model brings a fresh dimension to the global compact SUV market thanks to its sportiness and versatility and, with its modern, sophisticated design and low emissions, is bound to be a popular car.

This cutting-edge crossover combines a compact exterior and spacious, elegant interior with the advantages of a true hybrid: a highly-efficient engine with great fuel economy and low emissions (there’s also a whopping seven-year warranty). The hybrid engine combines efficiency with power – there’s a six-speed, dual-clutch gearbox and, thanks to technological advances, this 114

sleek-looking vehicle is not only eco-friendly and reliable, but also fun to drive.

Equally at home on city streets as on a long, country drive, the Kia Niro Hybrid has something for everyone.

The Kia Niro Hybrid is an attractive, aerodynamic, contemporary car with sharp, modern lines and subtly-sculptured surfaces. The front of the vehicle features Kia’s signature grille and powerful Bi-Xenon lights, while the roomy interior boasts full leather seats and a spacious boot, producing a car that’s both stylish and substantial.

When it comes to efficiency, the Kia Niro Hybrid is easy on the pocket, too, delivering impressive fuel economy figures in the crossover sector, along with low emissions.

There are numerous hi-tech features to aid drivers and to keep them and their passengers safe. These include Advanced Smart Cruise Control where the speed is adjusted automatically in order to maintain a safe distance from the vehicles in front, and a Lane Keep Assist System – a warning beep icon on the dashboard should you accidentally stray into the neighbouring lane. This new hybrid is also fitted with a Blind Spot Detection with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert System which will notify you of other vehicles in your blind spot and look out for you when parking.

And if you travel far or often rely on SatNavs, there’s an excellent 8-inch navigation system along with notable connectivity services

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powered by TomTom and Android Auto enabling you to connect to your smartphone for hands-free use. There’s even a wireless charger which means you can charge your phone without the need for any cables – a great idea.

Many other modern safety features have been incorporated into the all-new Kia Niro, too.

These include an Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB) system which activates when sensing an unexpected threat of collision, identifying critical situations and warning the driver. According to the brochure: “It can also reduce the severity of the crashes which

cannot be avoided by lowering the speed of collision” – all clever stuff.

And for those who love to drive along to music or listen to the radio, the JBL Premium Sound System is an eight-speaker audio system which boasts a 320 watt output and external amplifier, so the audio-side of things is more than substantially covered.

All in all, this crossover hybrid offers forwardthinking functionality, great looks and fuel efficiency and, with the new car available from this month onwards, is well worth a test drive.

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a POpUlAR CHoice The Ford Fiesta is simply one of the best small cars you can buy

The Ford Fiesta is one of the most familiar sights on our roads. Quite simply, the Fiesta is one of the best small cars you can buy – it is as easy to drive and affordable to own as a small car should be, yet it punches well above its weight in terms of refinement, hightech options and driving appeal.

One of the main reasons for this in the current model is the presence of Ford’s tiny yet powerful 1.0 litre EcoBoost engine, which has been voted best in class at the International Engine of the Year Awards for the fifth year in a row. Judges praised the combination of drivability, performance, economy, refinement and technology that continues to set the standard.

The unit was voted Best Engine Under 1.0-Litre by a panel of 65 automotive journalists, from 31 countries, to win its class each and every year since launch. This year it finished ahead of 32 competitor engines, 19 more than it competed against in 2012. Significantly, 2015 also saw an increase in competition from global automotive manufacturers of sub 1.0-litre, turbo-charged engines with direct fuel injection.

In 2014, the 1.0-litre EcoBoost became the first engine to be named overall International Engine of the Year for a third time in a row, and also was in 2012 named “Best New Engine”. In 2015, more than 105,000 Ford vehicles were sold with the 1.0-litre EcoBoost in the UK alone.

Available with 100 PS, 125 PS and 140 PS, and even 180 PS in the Ford Fiesta R2 rally car, the 1.0-litre EcoBoost engine powers vehicles in 72 countries worldwide. In 140 PS form, the engine delivers a bigger power-to-litre ratio than a Bugatti Veyron.

The 99bhp 1.0T Ecoboost engine provides all the pace you’re likely to need, so there’s little point in paying more for the 123bhp version.

But those who seek a genuine sizzler might want to try the Fiesta ST’s

turbocharged 1.6 Ecoboost engine. Some rivals have more power, but the ST matches them for outright pace.

Manual versions have excellent five – or six-speed gearboxes; and the Powershift automatic box combines well with the 99bhp Ecoboost petrol engine.

One of the most appealing aspects of the Fiesta is that it combines small-car fun with big-car sophistication, and that’s true of the way it rides. The Fiesta deals with bumps and poor surfaces in a way that no small hatchback has a right to, with a ride that’s smoother than that of many more expensive cars.

The Fiesta is certainly well equipped. A heated windscreen that can de-ice a frosted windscreen in moments is a major boon in winter and is standard on Zetec models and above. Front and rear parking sensors are available for all but the most basic trim levels, while a rear-view camera is an option for some models and standard on top-spec cars.

Every version gets USB and aux sockets, while Zetec models and above come with a digital radio. They also get Ford’s Sync system, which allows you to make and receive mobile phone calls while driving, and control music from your phone or MP3 player, via simple voice commands.

Moving up to Titanium and Titanium X versions brings a Sonydesigned infotainment set-up.

The Fiesta provides plenty of head room for those in the front. Leg room is also good and there’s enough elbow room for two adults to sit comfortably.

All Fiestas come with stability control and seven airbags, including full-length curtain airbags and a driver’s knee ‘bag. The car also received the maximumrating in its Euro NCAP crash test in 2012.

Fiesta prices range from £10,345 for the Studio 1.25 to £22,745 for the ST 200 EcoBoost 1.6T. into.

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CELEBRATION OF HM QUEEN ELIZABETH II’S 90TH BIRTHDAY

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A celebration dinner to mark Queen Elizabeth’s II’s 90th birthday took place on the terrace of the Imperial Hotel in Great Yarmouth on Friday, July 1, 2016. This special event was organised by Bruno Peek LVO OBE OPR, Pageantmaster, and was co-hosted by Bruno and his wife, Moira Scott-Peek. It was an amazing evening, celebrating a

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10. Emma and Brian Robertson 11. Sue and Ian Jacobs 12. Cake and table presentation 13. George and Susan Ermini 14. David and Jenny Watson 15. Beverly and Edward Moore 16. Keith and Linda Futter, Bruno Peek LVO, OBE, OPR, Lyn and Barry Nicholls 17. Alan Ellis and Sally Wilson 18. Malcolm and Diana Loveland

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BEST DRESSED & HEADLINE HAT COMPETITIONS ROYAL NORFOLK SHOW, NORWICH intu Chapelfield sponsored the Best Dressed and Headline Hats competitions at this year’s Royal Norfolk Show, with style spotters out and about on Wednesday, June 29 and Thursday, June 30. Thursday’s winners, pictured here, were judged by John Higginbottom, House of Fraser store manager, Rebecca Downie, intu Chapelfield’s acting marketing manager and Carolyn Atkins from Places&Faces®.

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12. Gemma Hoskins and Denise Cullum 13. Rebecca Vick 14. Richard Smith, Nicola Ashton and Stuart Smith 15. Judy, Sophia (age 10) and Caroline Jobbins 16. Ella Drake (Headline Hat winner) and Harry Gillingwater 17. Rosie Wallace 18. Kelly Skeggs 19. Clare Germany 20. Darcy Miller (age three) 21. Sarah Murdo and Ted the sausage dog 22. Emily-Jane Keeble 23. Jill Alvey 24. Penelope Lucas 25. Daisy and Emma King of Daisy Entertainment and Rebecca Downie from intu Chapelfield

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DIPPLE & CONWAY’S CENTENARY CELEBRATIONS NORWICH CASTLE MUSEUM ROTUNDA & ART GALLERY

The directors of Dipple & Conway opticians held a special event at Norwich Castle Museum on Thursday, July 7 to celebrate the company’s centenary. Guests enjoyed drinks and canapés reception, followed by welcoming speeches and the chance to view British Art Show 8, a prestigious contemporary art exhibition featuring over 100 works by 42 established and emerging artists. First established in 1916, Dipple & Conway has branches in Norwich, Diss and Swaffham.

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reat Yarmouth MP Brandon Lewis was recently promoted to Police & Fire Service Minister by the UK’s new Prime Minister Theresa May. Mr Lewis was previously the Housing & Planning Minister and has been a Minister since 2012 and the MP for Great Yarmouth since 2010. A qualified barrister, he is married with two children and lives in the Great Yarmouth area. He talks to Places&Faces®

Congratulations on your new position – are you looking forward to it?

Very much so. I am looking forward to rolling my sleeves up and getting stuck in to my new and exciting role at the new Home Office.

What will your new role involve?

As Minister for Policing and the Fire Service, I am part of the Home Office team that leads the national effort to keep people safe. I have responsibility for overseeing the powers, accountability and funding of the police and fire services.

Will this mean that you’ll need to be in Westminster more often now and will it change your day-to-day work as Great Yarmouth’s MP? No. The people of Great Yarmouth elected me to represent them in Parliament so I am in Westminster doing that when the House is sitting, as all MPs do.

What are your main objectives for the months ahead?

Continuing to work hard for the people of Great Yarmouth and hopefully taking some time to enjoy our wonderful beaches!

Which issues are you currently campaigning for in Great Yarmouth?

Securing the funding for a Third River Crossing and more money for flood defences.

How often do you visit the county and do you live here?

We have had our same home in Great Yarmouth since 2007.

What do you like most about working in Norfolk?

The beaches and the people.

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What do you miss most when away from the area?

The people.

Can you sum Great Yarmouth up in three words?

The very best.

How would you spend a (rare) day off?

On the beach in Winterton with my dog Osprey (Oz).

Do you have any secret skills?

Dog whisperer – at least I like to think Oz understands my commands!

How do you relax?

With family and friends.

And do you have a favourite local pub/place to eat?

We’ve got loads of great pubs and restaurants in the area; I’d struggle to name a single one as my favourite.

Though I am found often at Planet Spice.

What about music, film, books and theatre – can you tell us what you’re listening to at the moment, the last film you saw, what you’re reading and if you’ve been to the theatre lately?

I love reading Terry Pratchett and Bernard Cornwell and I’m listening to any music I can run to at the moment, I tend to listen to country music for running. I also like to listen to my daughter singing.

My all-time favourite films include Shawshank Redemption, Godfather and Star Wars. I’m hoping to get to the cinema with the family at some point over the summer - Now You See Me 2 is top of my list.

Who would play you in the film of your life?

I’ve no idea, it’s probably best for others to judge!

Who is the most famous person you’ve met?

Her Majesty The Queen.

Where would you time travel to and why?

The Middle Ages – I love history and am fascinated by it.

Can you sum yourself up in three words?

Determined, hard-working, happy.

What are your plans for the future?

To train for and take part in more triathlons.

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