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TO JUNE’S PLACES&FACES® THIS MONTH’S MAGAZINE is all about music, with plenty
of profiles and interviews with well-known artists, many of whom are household names. We travel down memory lane to chart Sir Cliff Richard’s rise to fame back in the late 1950s together with his continuing popularity today, as he gets ready to play Euston Hall near Thetford towards the end of June. Plus there’s an interview with versatile vocal group Sons of Pitches whose UK tour begins this month and who’ll be appearing at The Apex in Bury St Edmunds in early July. There’s also a look at Lowestoft’s own Ed Graham who’s now out of The Darkness and pulling his own strings in his new band, Puppets to the Supreme Commander. All sorts of other gigs are also on their way to the region and if you turn to the What’s On pages you’ll see listings for all kinds of concerts, from the Let’s Rock Norwich! Retro Festival in Earlham Park, featuring a host of 80s’ stars, to some fab live concerts in Thetford Forest starring Elbow, Olly Murs and more. Meanwhile, more big names will be racing over to perform at Newmarket Racecourse, including Little Mix and The Jacksons, while other outings that are well worth booking include the lovely songs of Leo Sayer who’ll be appearing at the Princess Theatre in Hunstanton and The Apex in Bury this month (now, that makes us feel like dancing!). But perhaps the biggest stars set to rock the region over the next few weeks are Gary Barlow, Mark Owen and Howard Donald – aka Take That – who will be at Carrow Road in Norwich after their sell-out, countrywide tour. Tickets for their Friday gig (June 16) sold out in record time, but you may still be lucky enough to join the thousands of others heading to Norwich City Football Club on the Thursday (June 15) – it’s definitely worth a try! Take That’s live show has been making headlines and promises to be a real spectacle, with the band playing “in the round” in the middle of the audience, joined by dancers, musicians, acrobats and other circus performers. No doubt Gary Barlow and the boys will bring their Wonderland album to life, but there are all sorts of other wonderful events happening this month – just turn the pages to find out more.
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CONTENTS COVER STORY
46 T ake That continue to rule the world
PERSONALITIES
41 Drum roll for Ed Graham’s new band! 42 Amazing a capella from Sons of Pitches 44 Still rocking ‘n’ rolling with Sir Cliff 122 Five minutes with BBC East’s Andrew Sinclair
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WHAT’S ON
19 Exciting events for the month ahead 28 Arts extravaganza in Great Yarmouth 30 Hallelujah! A wonderful West End production
TRAVEL
17 Setting out their stalls: all about Norwich Market 27 Discover the jewels in Norfolk’s crown 34 Perfect pampering at the country’s top spas
HOMES AND GARDENS
78 Eating al fresco 81 Outdoor kitchens are coming on leaps and bounds 84 Property of the Month: Ollands in North Walsham 87 Sealed with a bid: property advice from Owen Darby 92 Get out in the garden this June! 94 Hamon Court in Hunstanton
EDUCATION
88 East coast education is twice what it used to be
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63 Lovely lobster terrine 64 A most unusual main course 66 A winning trifle recipe 70 Suffolk’s terrific Tuddenham Mill 72 Eating out at The Earlham Arms
COMPETITION
25 Win tickets to see Sir Tom!
BUSINESS
113 Wealth management with Almary Green 115 Julian Gibbons looks at the legal profession today
MOTORING
106 The new Hammond Nissan dealership in Halesworth 108 Behind the wheel of the new Nissan Micra 110 Safe and sound in the Tuscon SUV
SOCIAL DIARY
116 Captured on camera: VIP events
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IN BRITAIN TODAY, shopping for daily essentials in a market isn’t what
it once was. We’re used to monthly farmers’ markets or, if we’re lucky, weekly markets in market towns. However, many are frequented to “top up” our weekly shop with luxury artisan goods, “extra special” local cheeses and pies, pastries, bread and condiments. Norwich Market is the largest, open-air, permanent, six-day-a-week market in the country and a market that visitors quickly head to when exploring the city. It’s pretty hard to miss, thanks to its central location and iconic, colourful, stripy canopies which have become synonymous with the city, often appearing in print and featured on souvenirs. The market also has a marvellous history. Today, Norwich Market is an exception to most other UK markets as this is still a market where you can shop daily; if you live or work in the city it’s perfectly feasible. It’s a market full of all the usual suspects, from greengrocers, butchers, fish merchants and florists to stalls selling take-away chips and mushy peas. But it is also much more than this, as not all of its products are edible! Norwich Market is the go-to place for shoe repairs, watch batteries, clothes alterations and fixing things. And the list goes on, with stalls selling haberdashery, henna tattoos, vintage fashion, haircuts, books, stationery, luggage and, for sunnier times, ice cream. The market has been in residence, a stone’s throw from the Guildhall, for 900 years. During Saxon times it was located in Tombland, in the Cathedral Quarter as it is now known. In those early days, merchant ships would bring in swords from the Rhinelands, furs from Russia and walrus ivory from Scandinavia; the market would also sell local farm produce, pottery and iron tools. The Normans relocated the market after 1076 when they began to build the Castle and the Cathedral. They moved it to Magna Crofta which we know today as “Mancroft”. The market was filled with French merchants, pedlars and cattle drovers. It is understood that the market took place on Wednesdays and Saturdays – it covered a huge area and thrived. So much so, that smaller markets developed, many of which gave their names to streets in Norwich such as Timberhill, Rampant Horse Street, Orford Hill and Maddermarket, where market goers and traders would have purchased timber, horses, hogs and fabric dye. The market was also a place for punishment and there were laws for stallholders. Traders, as opposed to merchants, were barred from selling between the city walls and the market place because doing so meant avoiding taxes. Selling bad or underweight food was also not
the thing to do. Anyone caught offending would be fined – they might also be placed in the stocks, a source of entertainment for everyone else, but a cause of great humiliation for the unfortunate! Today our market is so different, yet similar enough that pictures and photographs of the area make it recognisable. A fantastic source of 20th century social history is the lifetime photography of George Plunkett who took pictures of Norwich from 1931 until he died in 2006 – take a look at: www.georgeplunkett.co.uk. See wonderful Norwich Market scenes dating from 1937 to 1939 as well as photography in Tombland in 1951 and the Cattle Market (by Norwich Castle) between 1931 and 1960. In 2005 Norwich market was revamped and since then it has been welcoming new traders. In the past year alone there’s been a sharp rise in the number of stallholders selling food. The market is developing a reputation for being a great place to meet with friends for breakfast or lunch with many stalls introducing seating and food from around the world. So in addition to traditional fish and chips, bacon butties and hog roasts you can now find lasagne, falafel, cup cakes, Sicilian street food, pizza, curries and noodles. Stop for a coffee at The Little Red Rooster, whose motto is “because life is too short for bad coffee” or the newly-opened local social enterprise: The Feed, “Good Time Eats”, a place trading to help disadvantaged people in Norwich. Fancy opening your own stall? Monthly rents range from £185 to £500. And if you are a charity, there is a charity stall facing Gentleman’s Walk on Hay Hill which can be hired for £15 per day. It’s not quite attached to Norwich Market and is a bit more basic but all the same it’s a place to trade, in an historic location, with great footfall, so why not give it a try?!
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Make the most of the month ahead with this exciting assortment of events; there’s always something going on!
ROYAL NORFOLK SHOW When you’re jotting down June events in your diary, remember to record one of the biggest of them all – the Royal Norfolk Show – on Wednesday, June 28 and Thursday, June 29. This celebration of food, farming and the countryside continues to draw a crowd, with thousands flocking to the Norfolk Showground to visit the Food Hall, see the livestock competitions, the Grand Ring displays and all the shopping and arts attractions. For more information and tickets, visit: www.royalnorfolkshow.rnaa.org.uk
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ON THE WAY TO WAYLAND This year’s Wayland Festival has moved from the autumn to the summer, with its range of performers, tribute bands and comedians coming to the Queen’s Hall in Watton from Thursday, June 8 to Saturday, June 10. For information on tickets and times, visit: www.waylandfestival.org.uk or visit the Watton and Wayland Tourist Information Centre.
CAKE TO DIE FOR! Fancy a night with a difference? Then how about a Bake Off-themed Murder Mystery night at the Maid’s Head Hotel in Norwich, held with the hotel’s 2017 charity of the year, Marie Curie Cancer Care? This fun evening will take place on Friday, June 23 with tickets £47.50 per person including a delicious three-course dinner. For more information and to book, call: 01603 272008 or email events@maidsheadhotel.co.uk
SEE LEO SAYER After the sold-out success of his 2015 Restless Years tour, Grammy award-winning, international chart-topping, British music legend Leo Sayer is returning to the UK for another series of concerts. Known the world over for his army of hits which include transatlantic Number Ones When I Need You and You Make Me Feel Like Dancing, Leo is excited to be back in his home country and looking forward to giving his audience an high-energy concert of his much-loved songs. Leo Sayer will be at Hunstanton Princess Theatre on Tuesday, June 7 Box Office: 01485 532252; www.princessshunstanton.co.uk; and at The Apex in Bury St Edmunds on Wednesday, June 7; Box Office: 01284 758000; www.theapex.co.uk
LET’S ROCK NORWICH! Tony Hadley, Bananarama (pictured), Howard Jones, Kim Wilde, Belinda Carlisle, Midge Ure, Go West, Nik Kershaw, Boney M, Alexander O’Neal, Chesney Hawkes, Jaki Graham and Captain Sensible make up the line-up for Let’s Rock Norwich! The Retro Festival, bringing the best of the 80s to Earlham Park in Norwich on Saturday, June 24. See: www.letsrocknorwich.com 19
| JUNE 2017 SUMMER SHOUT OUT Little Mix have sold out the opening show of the Newmarket Nights season on Friday, June 23, with excited fans snapping up thousands of tickets many months ago. However, there’s still plenty to look forward to at Newmarket Racecourse, with other open air concerts including The Jacksons 50th Anniversary Tour on Friday, June 30, following by Culture Club, Texas, James, Chase & Status, Olly Murs and Jess Glynne over the coming months. For tickets and info, see: www.newmarketthejockeyclub.co.uk SOUTHWOLD ARTS FESTIVAL The Southwold Arts Festival returns for its fourth year this summer from Saturday, June 24 to Saturday, July 1. This popular family event features exhibitions, theatre, talks, music and more and includes a warm-up event, Slaughter in Southwold, a fun crimewriting festival, on the weekend of June 17 and 18. To find out more and for tickets, visit: www.southwoldartsfestival.co.uk MUSIC, MEMORIES AND MIRTH! They are two of the most popular stars in show business and are set to share their memories of the entertainment world in an exciting new show heading to the Norwich Theatre Royal. Des O’Connor and Jimmy Tarbuck will join forces on stage on Tuesday, June 20, bringing some West End-style razzmatazz and entertainment to the city. Book online at: www.theatreroyalnorwich.co.uk or call: 01603 630000.
STRAW POLL For something a little different, why not pay a visit to the quirky and fascinating Museum of Straw Works at Conifer Cottage in Colby/Hanworth, NR11 7HH. Open from 11am to 4pm on Saturdays and Sundays until October, Ella Carstairs’ collection of corn dollies, straw works, straw marquetry and more is worth a visit for lovers of arts and crafts. www.norfolkstrawmuseum.org
COMING UP ROSES June heralds the start of summer and 13 glorious gardens will be opening for the National Garden Scheme in Norfolk. The rose is Britain’s favourite flower and four of these gardens feature roses in abundance, with plenty of other features too. On Sunday, June 4 Kettle Hill at Blakeney, NR25 7PN, has a stunning rose garden along with walled gardens and views across Morston to the sea. Manor House Farm at Wellingham, PE32 2TH, opens on Sunday, June 18 where you can walk through a rose tunnel full of the colour and fabulous perfume that only old-fashioned roses can deliver. On Thursday, June 22 Mannington Hall, NR11 7BB, has an evening opening, with the delightful setting of a moated manor house making this a night to remember! Meanwhile, The Grange at Heydon, NR11 6RH, is the place to go for colourful herbaceous borders and a brilliant display of climbing roses tumbling over the ancient brick walls of an 17th century gem. All these gardens will serve home-made teas and several will have plants for sale. To view full details of all the gardens open for the National Scheme in Norfolk visit: www.ngs.org.uk or pick up the Norfolk Gardens to Visit booklet in libraries, Tourist Information Centres, garden centres and nurseries.
STRAW POLL For something a little different, why not pay a visit to the quirky and fascinating Museum of Straw Works at Conifer Cottage in Colby/Hanworth, NR11 7HH. Open from 11am to 4pm on Saturdays and Sundays until October, Ella Carstairs’ collection of corn dollies, straw works, straw marquetry and more is worth a visit for lovers of arts and crafts. www.norfolkstrawmuseum.org ANYTHING GOES There's a wild week ahead as Anything Goes is the theme of this year’s Scarecrow Festival in Loddon and Chedgrave which will be held from June 17 to 25. The festivities will culminate on Sunday, June 25 with a carnival procession from Chedgrave to Loddon as part of a day-long celebration that will also include craft stalls, live music, food stalls, a tombola and more. For more information and to find out how to get involved, call Caroline on 01508 520204 or email: fifidwen@gmail.com
THE NORFOLK COOK BOOK Treat yourself to this one-of-akind cook book filled with stunning photos, beautiful recipes and the stories behind Norfolk’s finest independent restaurants, cafés, delicatessens, pubs, producers and suppliers. Featuring over 50 recipes, this book is all about championing local suppliers and making the most of all the food and drink on offer by creating innovative and delicious dishes that all home cooks can try. Produced by Meze Publishing and available from all good book shops now. More at: www.mezepublishing.co.uk WORK OF ART The Martin Kemp Book Launch for The Mona Lisa: The People and the Painting will take place at Jarrolds on London Street, Norwich, NR2 1JF at 6.30pm on Thursday, June 15. Tickets are £7 each, available online or at Customer Services on Floor 2, and include a glass of wine on arrival and a discount on the book on the evening. Call 10603 660661 or visit: www.jarrold.co.uk NORFOLK SUPERHERO CHALLENGE The Chequers Inn, hotel and restaurant in Thornham on the North Norfolk coast is sponsoring the Norfolk Superhero Challenge, raising funds for the Superhero Foundation. The Challenge is taking place on Saturday, June 17 and The Chequers is the sponsor for the opening competition, the one-mile swim from Gun Hill to the Quay at Burnham Overy Staithe with the incoming tide. More at: www.norfolksuperhero.co.uk
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WHAT’S ON
LOOK YOUR BEST FOR LADIES’ DAY Ladies’ Day at Fakenham Racecourse has become one of the key dates in Norfolk’s social calendar. This year’s Ladies’ Day at Fakenham Racecourse will take place on Sunday, June 4, and is sponsored by Jarrolds in Norwich, with the sixth-ever Ladies’ Day set to be the best yet. Come along to watch the races and don’t forget to look your best, as Jarrolds will be running the best dressed lady, best dressed couple and best hat competitions on the race day. For more information or to book tickets, visit: www.fakenhamracecourse.co.uk or call 01328 826388.
CELEBRATION OF NORFOLK FOOD & DRINK Organisers of the Norwich Food & Drink Festival are delighted to announce that this year’s event will be formally opened by the Lord Mayor of Norwich. The Festival, which is now celebrating its 13th year, will once again take place in The Forum, Norwich, on Father’s Day – Sunday, June 18 – from 10am to 4pm - and is set to be bigger and better than ever, taking place in and around The Forum, St Peter's Street and Bethel Street. Featuring the much-loved local sausage competition, the legendary Battle of the Bangers, a Producers’ Street Market and an Adnams beer garden, the event is sponsored by local solicitors, Cozens-Hardy, stalwart supporters of Norfolk’s food and drink industry. More at: www.norfolkfoodanddrink.com
CELEBRATING BARBRA STREISAND Liza Pulman, acclaimed singer, comedienne and one third of the satirical and much-loved comedy trio Fascinating Aida, pays homage to the remarkable Barbra Streisand, revisiting the songs of one of the greatest voices of all time. The only recording artist in history to have had a Number One release in six consecutive decades, Barbra Streisand’s musical influence and reach is undeniable and, together with The Joseph Atkins ensemble, Liza weaves a little history, a lot of humour and plenty of harmony through her performance, lending her own beautiful voice to these great melodies. Her warm and witty rapport with the audience makes her the perfect person with whom to celebrate the great Ms Streisand. At the Auden Theatre in Holt at 7.30pm on Friday, June 2. Tickets: £18; concessions £16. www.audentheatre.co.uk SHE An inspired collection of paintings, sculpture, ceramics and prints, all about women, will take place on Saturday, June 3 and Sunday, June 4 at the Garage Gallery on the High Street in Aldeburgh, Suffolk, IP15 5AQ. Part of Art For Cure, a major fundraising initiative, you can find out more at: www.artforcure.org.uk
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ALL THAT JAZZ This exhibition of jazz photography - at Anteros on Fye Bridge Street, Norwich, from June 13 to 24 - is from Nick White’s days in the basement. Back in the 1980s, when cigarette smoke still filled the clubs and today’s luminaries were cutting their teeth and flexing their chops, Nick White found himself slap-bang in the middle of London’s Jazz explosion. Music that had been bubbling away in backrooms and bars broke out, strutting and flirting with the mainstream. Suddenly it became cool to like jazz again. For some, it was about the look; for the best, it was about the vibe. As one of a small coterie of photographers working for the NME and Wire magazine, Nick was well-placed to document the new talent and the generation of British composers and musicians that preceded them as well as the big names from the free jazz and be-bop eras who would sweep through London dispensing licks and riffs. All That Jazz presents a selection of classic images from the era featuring Courtney Pine, Andy Sheppard, Annie Whitehead, Miles Davis, Art Blakey, Elvin Jones, Mike Westbrook and many others. Nick White’s work has been published internationally. His photographs of musicians and composers are included in the collection of the National Portrait Gallery and his work has graced the covers of LPs, CDs and many international magazines. Living now in Norfolk, he continues to work as photographer locally and in London. More info at: www.nickwhite.uk
MAGIC OF MOTOWN Music fans are invited to the biggest party of the year as the unstoppable Magic of Motown show steams into town! Seen by over one million people throughout the world and recently performed at the Royal Variety Performance 2016 party, prepare yourself for 40 back-toback classic Motown hits, glittering costume changes, dazzling dance moves and outstanding musicianship in this explosive concert experience at the Alive Corn Exchange in King’s Lynn on Friday, June 23. Box Office: 01553 764864; www.kingslynncornexchange.co.uk PERFORMANCES ON THE PIER Come along to the Cromer Pier Show from June 24 to September 23. This sensational seaside show returns for its landmark 40th year featuring singers, comedians, jugglers, dancers and a whole lot more. More at: www.cromerpier.co.uk and on: 01263 512495.
WARTIME ENTERTAINMENT The music that defined the wartime generation is back this month, with the big hits from the dance halls of the 30s and 40s celebrated once more as The Glenn Miller Orchestra arrives at the Norwich Theatre Royal at 3pm on Sunday, June 11. Expect big hits such as In The Mood, Tuxedo Junction, Moonlight Serenade and Chattanooga Choo Choo in this homage to the great, late band-leader. Formed in 1988 by the musical entertainer Ray McVay, best-known as the musical director for the original Come Dancing series, this official orchestra was set up in Glenn Miller’s honour and has toured nationally and internationally ever since, maintaining the original line-up of five saxophones, four trumpets, four trombones and three rhythm, plus a male and female vocalist. Also featuring the Swing Time Jivers and The Polkadot Dolls. Tickets £7 to £21 (discounts for Friends). Book online at: www.theatreroyalnorwich.co.uk or via the Box Office on 01603 630000.
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ST BENET’S ABBEY BOAT TRIP All aboard at Fairhaven Woodland and Water Garden in South Walsham where boat trips and tours to beautiful St Benet’s Abbey will take place on Saturdays June 3, 10, 17 and 24 as well as some dates in July. Tickets £17.50 adult (£12 member); £11 child (£8 member); booking advisable. For more information on this and other upcoming events, call: 01603 270449; www.fairhavengarden.co.uk GLASS ACT The Contemporary Glass Society (CGS) Eastern Hub is staging its annual exhibition, Celebrating Glass, at Riverside Art & Glass Wroxham from Wednesday, June 14 to Wednesday, June 28. Featuring the work of 23 professional glass artists, mainly from Norfolk, the exhibition will be open Monday to Saturday, 9.30am to 5.30pm and Sunday, 11am to 4pm. Riverside Art & Glass NR12 8RX is opposite Broads Tours, just before Wroxham Bridge, Tel: 01603 740000; www.riversideartandglass.co.uk MUSIC IN THE MARKET PLACE Make your way to the market place in Wymondham over the next few Saturdays for live performances organised by the Wymondham Music Festival. See Stromm on Saturday, June 3 from 11am to 1pm; some things, Arthur and The Brass Monkeys at the same times on Saturday, June 10 and Groovapolitan on Saturday, June 24. More at: www.wymfest.org.uk
FOREST LIVE A host of household names are on their way to East Anglia this summer, thanks to the Forest Live concert series in Thetford Forest. Four-piece rock band Elbow will perform at High Lodge on Thursday, June 29, followed by Olly Murs on Friday, June 30 and then Rick Astley and Clean Bandit during the first week of July. THE THREE OF US An exhibition of paintings by Norwich 20 Group artists David Jones, Jane Mackintosh and Barry Watkins will be at Wymondham Arts Centre (NR18 0PH) from Tuesday, June 13 to Sunday June 25; open 10am to 5pm, Monday to Friday and midday to 5pm on Sundays. Wymondham Arts Centre is at Becket’s Chapel, Church Street, Wymondham NR18 0PH, www.wymondhamarts.org. More at: www.norwich20group.co.uk ARROWS AT CARROW ROAD The Norwich Charity Darts Masters 2017 will be held at Norwich City Football Club on Saturday, June 24, bring the world’s PDC darts legends and BDO stars to the city. This is the third year for this very popular darts legends evening which raises thousands of pounds for local causes. Players lining up on the oche will include Tony O’Shea, Colin Lloyd, Bob Anderson and Darryl Fitton. See: www.ncdm2017.eventbrite.co.uk
OPEN DAY AND FETE AT NNUH The Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital will be opening its doors to the public from 11am to 4pm on Saturday, June 10. Visitors will be able to see what goes on behind the scenes at the hospital, browse the fete stalls for cakes and crafts, enjoy live music, or look around the careers fair. There will be free entry and free car parking on the day with any funds raised from the event going to the hospital’s charity. More at: www.nnuh.nhs.uk 23
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If you’re a visitor, it’s a great way to see what Norfolk is about, and where to go,” adds Pete. Inevitably people have made comparisons between the new book, 50 Gems of Norfolk, and Pete’s series on Mustard TV – Norfolk’s Hidden Gems. “In truth it was a happy coincidence,” he explains. My publishers commissioned me to write a book on ‘50 Gems’ quite separately from the TV series. I’d discovered a lot in my travels, though, and, of course, some of the ‘Hidden Gems’ found their way into the book.” As well as writing for Places&Faces®, This lovely-looking book certainly includes contrasting aspects of Norfolk. The Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts, for instance, is a Pete Goodrum is a successful author with decidedly modern inclusion when compared with, for example, the five best-selling local interest books to wonders of Walsingham. The new publication features the delights of the Thursford Christmas Show and the spectacle of the Royal Norfolk his name. We caught up with him to talk Show. People are woven into the book as well. Julian of Norwich has about his sixth – 50 Gems of Norfolk been mentioned but Lord Nelson, Parson Woodforde and George Skipper all make appearances too. “It’s about showing why Norfolk is such a wonderful place. We “THIS IS VERY MUCH A PERSONAL SELECTION of 50 places, people have a fantastically interesting history, and so much going on today. and things that make Norfolk unique,” explains Pete. “It wasn’t easy There’s a tremendous variety to Norfolk and I wanted to convey that,” refining it down to 50, and I’ve listed the ‘Gems’ alphabetically – it explains Pete. seemed the fairest way!” Each of the ‘50 Gems’ gets a section in the book, and It may be personal, but it’s also an eclectic choice, there are dozens of photographs, while a map shows ranging from North Norfolk resorts such as Cromer, where the ‘Gems’ are located. to the Sandringham Estate and taking in places of “I’ve been asked how I chose the 50 and it’s quite historic interest such as Grimes Graves. There are some a complicated answer really. I wanted to make sure fascinating and surprising inclusions, too, such as Julian I covered a wide geographic spread of the county. I of Norwich and “Jack Valentine”. wanted to include places with a long history – and an “I wanted to explore as many aspects of the county as interesting one, but I also needed to reflect things going possible,” says Pete, “and Julian is of massive historical on today. Obviously, places of great beauty are important importance. As for ‘Jack’, he appears to be genuinely – and we have no shortage of those in Norfolk. There unique to Norfolk.” was also the issue of including people who have been The book really does cover the county, embracing all important to Norfolk, so their locations needed to be the fun of the fair in Great Yarmouth as well as more explored. And, of course, I had the great privilege of remote places, including Scolt Head Island. The new choosing places I like!” book focuses on stately homes, towns, villages and, of There’s no doubting Pete Goodrum’s enthusiasm course, the Norfolk Broads. for Norfolk, and his latest book certainly proves it. 50 GEMS OF NORFOLK by “I wanted the book to be interesting to Norfolk “It’s been a great opportunity to take a step back Pete Goodrum, is published people as well as visitors. If you live here, I hope I’ve and look at my native county with fresh eyes,” says by Amberley Publishing at reminded you of how great a place Norfolk is, and Pete. “And it just confirmed to me how great a place £14.99. It’s available in all good bookstores and online perhaps told you a couple of things you didn’t know. it is. I love it!”
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High five
The fifth-ever Great Yarmouth Arts Festival runs from Friday, June 2 to Sunday, June 11 and looks set to be bigger and better than ever. Tony Mallion takes a look at what’s on offer
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HIS YEAR’S GREAT YARMOUTH’S ARTS FESTIVAL has something for everyone, from Bach to brass bands, John Denver to rap, ballet to the story of Butlin’s Holiday Camps as well as Shakespeare’s As You Like It performed by an all-female troupe who give a whole new meaning to the phrase “on your bike”! “We have something to suit all tastes and all ages”, said chairman and founder Hugh Sturzaker announcing this fifth Arts Festival which has grown in size and confidence and will run for ten days from June 2 to 11. He is also pleased that for the first time artists and performers from Great Yarmouth’s twin town of Rambouillet, just outside Paris, will be taking part. A large contingent, including their samba band, will join in with the Carnival Parade which helps to kick off events while their artists and photographers will be among those exhibiting work at the Minster. Ballet lovers will be in for a real treat this year, too. On the opening day, at St George’s Theatre, Ballet Central will, as part of their UK tour, provide the chance to see the company’s young and dynamic dancers who are on the cusp of their professional careers, showcasing newly commissioned works and celebrated masterpieces by the dance industry’s top choreographers. The repertoire for this year’s tour includes part of Highland Fling by Matthew Bourne, Indigo Children by Royal Ballet artist-inresidence Liam Scarlett, and a new version of the ballroom scene from Romeo and Juliet by former English National Ballet’s Jenna Lee as well as specially created works. On Wednesday, June 7 there will be a live relay from the Royal Opera House with a programme of mixed works by Royal Ballet founder choreographer Sir Frederick Ashton to round off the celebration of 70 years at the Covent Garden venue.
Music lovers can enjoy performances by two local orchestras. The Gala concert by Orchestrate! on Saturday, June 3, the orchestra created by Yarmouth Minister director of music John Stephens, which brings together young musicians from a wide area, will feature French and British music and a Last Night of the Proms-style finale. Saturday, June 10 sees the Norwich Mozart Orchestra at the Minster with a popular programme including Bach’s double violin concerto and Carl Davis’ theme from Pride and Prejudice. There is also a tribute to the singer John Denver, best known for such hits as Annie’s Song, Leaving on a Jet Plane and Take Me Home Country Roads. Wayne Denton, his musicians and film footage create this evening on Sunday, June 4 at St George’s. There is a Rapper Concert at the same venue on Friday, June 3, a series of free lunchtime concerts at the Minster and the ever-popular Coffee Concert at the magnificent Town Hall Assembly Room on Friday June 9 at 10am with home-made cakes and music from pianist Karen Smith and soprano Jo Westway. The Festival rounds off with a visit from the Marlow Town Band on Sunday, June 11 as part of their annual tour. This will be a free performance from the Gorleston Bandstand (or in the Pavilion if wet) which is one of three events which this year extends the Festival into Gorleston. On Friday, June 9 Christian singer and entertainer Jonathan Veira will make a return to Gorleston Pavilion where his last visit three years ago was a total sell-out. His great voice, huge range of material and sense of humour provides an evening of faith and fun called Songs and Tales. Dr Kathryn Ferry, the author of a new book about the holiday camp operator Sir Billy Butlin, will be at Gorleston Library Lecture Theatre on Thursday, June 8 at 2pm to talk about his pioneering work and the history of the British seaside. Stand Up comedy will take to the stage of St George’s on Friday, June 9 at 8.30pm and the venue will also play host to one of the most unusual events when four female members of the Handlebards company will perform their own version of Shakespeare’s As You Like It to schools during the day and the public in the evening. The Handlebards travel all over the UK and abroad on bikes, bringing their own stamp to Shakespeare’s plays and a new meaning to a group of travelling players. The Carnival Parade from the seafront will provide a colourful start to the Festival on Saturday, June 3 rounding off with plenty of open-air music outside St George’s, while the major art exhibition throughout the week at the Minster will include works from the Guild of Artists and Craftsmen, Eastern Contemporary Artists, the East Anglian Group of Marine Artists and the Yarmouth and District Photographic Society. People can also try their own hand at drawing on the final Saturday at both St George’s and in the Market Place where instructors and materials will be provided. Plus there will also be three heritage walks including one featuring Gory Stories of murders, press gangs and stocks.
FOR FULL DETAILS, tickets and a programme contact St George’s Theatre on: 01493 331484; www.stgeorges theatre.com or see: www.greatyarmouth artsfestival.co.uk Tickets for Jonathan Veira are available from Gorleston Pavilion on 01493 662832; more at: www.gorleston pavilion.co.uk
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Benet Catty has plenty of praise for
Our Ladies Of Perpetual Succour,
the West End show which follows a group of Catholic schoolgirls who are let loose in Scotland with hilarious results
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f the title of this fast, funny, relentless, energetic show seems off-putting, it shouldn't. It has just won the Olivier award for Best New Comedy. It's written by Lee Hall, the writer of Billy Elliot and The Pitmen Painters - my votes for, respectively, the best British musical and the best play of the last 15 years. It's directed by Vicky Featherstone, the artistic director of The Royal Court, Britain's major new writing theatre. And, although not a musical, it has its young cast singing songs by 70s’ rock band ELO. What's not to like about that? Performed by an ensemble cast of six and based on Alan Warner's novel, Our Ladies follows a gang of Scottish catholic choirgirls as they variously drink, party and sing their way around Edinburgh over a 24-hour
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period. At one moment they’re singing with the angelic choral harmonies you might expect on Christmas Eve; at another they are blasting around the stage performing ELO which they sing with equally dazzling harmonies, often a cappella or sometimes supported by an all-women band. The musical arrangements are by Martin Lowe, who made his name working on Jerry Springer The Opera, and so is gifted at setting music within different idioms. As one might expect from a show about Catholic schoolgirls, Our Ladies is relentlessly filthy. Though written with the turns of phrase one recognises from Lee Hall’s other work, the language and content of the stories the girls tell - one or two of which are gasp-inducing - has the sense of being transcribed from a sixth form common room. But much funnier. As Hall has achieved in his other work, the play’s more serious subjects (such as pregnancy) are handled with equal amounts of delicacy and comedy. Even so, those with an aversion to plays with references to body parts or bad language may prefer to stick to The Girls where “bottom” is about as racy as it gets. The play is a complete blast and the cast is awe-inspiring, nearly all of whom remain from the show’s earlier incarnation at the National (where I saw it a few months ago), and where it was a sell-out. This is the kind of show that will inspire teenagers to go to the theatre, write plays, learn to sing and maybe even dig out their parents’ ELO LPs. It feels wonderful that such an anarchic show, hailing originally from Scotland rather than the South Bank, can become a hit in the West End and be a richer, much better musical and emotional experience than several of the major musicals that are running in sight of it. The play, like the harmonies, is pitch perfect. Our Ladies Of Perpetual Succour is at London’s Duke of York’s theatre. More at: www.ourladiestheplay.co.uk
COMING UP
Those of you looking for a family show for a summer trip to London and who have been put off by my dislike of School of Rock and The Girls may want to have a go at The Wind in the Willows which is just about to begin previews at the London Palladium. Based on the Kenneth Grahame's 1908 novel, the story last received a big London stage incarnation 25 years ago when Nicholas Hytner directed Alan Bennett's gorgeous adaptation at the National. Now it gets a long-awaited musical treatment from those kings of English whimsy George Stiles and Anthony Drewe, whose Mary Poppins and Half a Sixpence (all co-written with Downton Abbey's Julian Fellowes) generated such tuneful, charming, witty evenings out. Half a Sixpence, the best musical of last year, closes in September and is still worth seeing. Both are directed by Rachel Kavanaugh and designed by Peter McKintosh. The Wind in the Willows was tried out in Plymouth, Salford and Southampton last year, and with appropriate nipping and tucking will open at the Palladium in a cast lead by Rufus Hound (who was so funny and charming in the great Dirty Rotten Scoundrels) supported by Gary Wilmot and Denise Welch. A classic story adapted by exactly the right people and in perhaps the most famous theatre in the world. Lots of reasons to be hopeful. I'll let you know... More at: www.windinthewillowsthemusical.com 33
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TRULY PAMPERED On a mission to find the best places to relax, unwind and learn more about well-being, Kate Morfoot checked into some of the country’s best retreats to obtain some insider spa knowledge
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Check into the deluxe Spa Village Bath within the Gainsborough Bath Spa Hotel on Beau Street. This opulent spa enables guests to “take to the waters” in luxury as they go on a journey called “the Bath House Circuit” that includes dipping in three natural thermal pools of varying temperatures and using traditional and infra-red saunas and steam rooms. Guests are given small bags of Cornish salt infused with specifically-made Neals Yard aromatherapy salts to suit their mood to take with them on their spa journey. Opposite the hotel, try the Thermae Bath Spa that offers two-hour sessions which cannot be pre-booked. You can indulge in the open-air roof-top pool by day and by night, float away in the Minerva Bath and enjoy the best steam rooms ever sampled with aromatic essences including eucalyptus and mint and lemongrass and ginger. Look out for the new wellness suite which will include saunas, a steam room, an ice room, and other exciting experiences. The Gainsborough Bath Spa Hotel Rooms rates start from £285 per night, treatments are extra. To book two hours at the New Royal Bath at Thermae Spa telephone: 0844 888 0844. £35 per person Monday to Friday, £38 per person Saturday and Sunday. Tel: 01225 358 888 or visit: www.thegainsboroughbathspa.co.uk. b e s t s pa f o r
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Down Hall Country House Hotel and Spa doesn’t fail to skimp on indulgence. Dating back to 1822, this impressive mansion offers lavish décor, gilded ceilings and stunning chandeliers. The hotel’s Eden Spa has ultra-modern facilities that include a hydrotherapy pool, a mood-lit sauna, a starry night steam room and a relaxation area. Treatment products are from ESPA and this is where you can enjoy one of their signature oil massages. The hotel is just finishing a £6m refurbishment of its decadent bedrooms boasting two and four poster beds. The Grill Room has been awarded an AA Rosette and specialises in Anglo-French cuisine by head chef Matthew Hill. The hotel also has an excellent gym with state-of-the-art treadmills, cross trainers and free-weights. Down Hall Country House Hotel £294 per night in a standard room including dinner, bed and breakfast with a bottle of champagne, two 25-minute treatments and two-hour use of the wet spa. More at: www.downhall.co.uk and on: 01279 731441.
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Offering a lovely hotel, spa and golf course, Sprowston Manor Marriott Golf & Country Club in Norwich is the ideal hotel for a reviver break. Set in idyllic countryside overlooking landscaped grounds and, of course, its 18-hole golf course, this 16th Century English manor is luxurious and a perfect escape for you and your partner. Overnight stays and spa days include complimentary entry into the spa area, swimming pool, steam and sauna and a fully-equipped gym. La Fontana Spa offers a comprehensive range of Guinot and Decléor treatments, just perfect after a morning on the golf course. The restaurant serves delicious produce and every Wednesday you can indulge in the hotel’s themed buffet nights, offering Mexican, Indian, Chinese or Thai food. Sprowston Manor Marriott Golf & Country Club £338 per room for two people per night sharing a double room with pre-dinner cocktail, dinner, breakfast and lunch. Also
includes one 60-minute treatment each. This rate is for June and is subject to availability (please contact the hotel for further prices). Golf not included. More on: 01603 410871 and online at: www.marriott.com.
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Hallmark Hotel, nestled in the gateway to the Cotswolds, is the perfect location for beautiful walks in the nearby Forest of Dean. For those who are seeking a dose of R&R you can indulge your senses in a chocaholic experience with an all-over chocolate body scrub finished with a chocolate orange body oil. The newly-refurbished spa and leisure facilities will add to your experience. While you enjoy being pampered and relaxing in the Jacuzzi or steam room, the hotel’s chefs will prepare a chocolate-inspired traditional afternoon tea for you and your partner to enjoy with a glass of pink bubbles in the hotel’s lounge.
Healthy lifestyle, detox and weight loss – Devon –
Whether detox, weight loss or complete abstinence of delicious temptations, the demand for a nutrition-conscious holiday combined with exercise is growing rapidly in the UK. However, I’m not so keen on a complete detox which is why I’m recommending Yeotown. Their focus is very much on encouragement to eating good food and improving your lifestyle. Your bad habits will be turned into good ones, without necessarily meaning having to go without! Yeotown is an idyllic retreat in the rolling hills of north Devon, and their programmes of events, from coastal hiking to boxing are great fun! Yeotown £1,870 for the five-day Yeotox Treatment Programme. Includes transfers from
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Holidaying in the UK and escaping the hectic everyday grind has become the aim of many travellers. Ragdale Hall Health and Thermal Spa is one of the most indulgent spas in the UK, offering a special retreat with 11 thermal spa experiences. There are five pools, including a 25-metre swimming pool, together with a range of exclusive treatments. The facilities are all under one roof, including the Thermal Spa, Mind Gym, Beauty Express and Pavilion. New for 2017, Ragdale has created some innovative exercises and fitness breaks. One of the stand-out classes is the new Brainfit Workout which brings mindfulness to exercise by leading trainer Dean Hodgkin. Described as “meditation in motion”, the class combines mindful movement and breathing exercises which can help with stress and anxiety. There are increasingly more retreats to rediscover your inner balance. Many facilities, including those at Ragdale, offer
relaxation and meditation for both beginners and advanced yoga/Pilates enthusiasts too. Or, if this isn’t as active as you’d like, book one of their many exercise classes from Zumba to (HIIT) High Intensity Training. And look out for their infinity roof-top swimming pool – new this year.
Scottish heather. There are lots of gorgeous relaxation areas and lovely products and treatments to detoxify your body. The use of your mobile or tablet is not allowed, so prepare for catching up with your work when you get home. Look out for the hotel’s holistic therapies with expert Shirley Kay.
Ragdale Hall Two night, mid-week break from £332 per person including all meals, inclusive treatments and use of facilities – plus complimentary Ragdale robe and flip flops. Two-night weekend breaks start from £392 per person. More on: 01664 433059 and at: www.ragdalehall.co.uk
Stobo Castle Two nights mid-week at Castle Lodge start at £345 per person. Evening meal, breakfast, lunch and dinner included, together with full use of the leisure facilities, two Express Facials and one 55-minute treatment per person from a set list of three. Staying within Stobo Castle, a standard twin room is £385 per person. One-hour taxi ride from Edinburgh Airport: £65. For more information, call: 01721 760344 or visit: www.stobocastle.co.uk
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Relaxation and digital detox – Scotland – Set in the beautiful area of Peebles in Scotland, Stobo Castle is the ultimate place to unwind, with the swimming pool looking out towards the hills and famous
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N O I T N E T T A Mark Nicholls speaks to former The Darkness drummer Ed Graham about his new band and future recording plans
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platinum-selling rock band The Darkness. In that time, he has worked on a number of projects but it is the collaboration with multi-instrumentalist and singersongwriter Angus Duprey that has led to his new band. With the release of a debut single – Ball & Chain – alternative rock band Puppets to the Supreme Commander are gearing up for an album release over the summer and a number of live dates. The single is from a four-track EP recorded at the Ashwood Music Label’s Norwich studio, from a band which has been something of a slow-burn project, with Ed and Angus collaborating since January 2015 on a range of songs. Talking about Puppets to the Supreme Commander, Ed says: “After leaving The Darkness I took some time out to put together the right formula for my next project and I’m very excited about the Puppets and the music we’re making. “Angus and I started out with the philosophy that there are no rules; if we want to write a rock song, we’ll do that, if we want to write a pop song, we’ll do that, if we want to write a punk/ grunge/new wave song, we’ll do that. That is reflected on the forthcoming album, which will very much be an eclectic mix of songs.” Ed, who comes from Oulton Broad near Lowestoft, is quick to point out the input of Angus Duprey in helping shape the creative direction of the band. “Angus is brilliant at composing songs and can just pick up an acoustic guitar and spontaneously sing a song about the things around him, from the people in the room to what’s happening in his life. One thing I’ve learnt from my 17 years in the music business is the importance of good song-writing - you can have the best musicians in the world but without great songs there is little point.” The name Puppets to the Supreme Commander came from the title of a song Angus performed with a previous band, Goid, and is a reference to the classical composer Arnold Schoenberg, who was quoted as saying: “When a musical idea unexpectedly pops into your head, it’s a gift from the supreme commander.” “Finding the right people to work with has been difficult but we have got a great band together and it’s wonderful to be back playing great rock music with great musicians,” he added. “We’re very lucky to have compiled a band of talented players who can interpret the music and produce the exact sound we’re trying to make.” The full band line-up is David Donley (Sex Pistols’ Glen Matlock, Adam Ant) on bass, Rebecca Waller (The National Symphony Orchestra, The Wu Tang Clan’s GhostFace Killah) on keyboards and David Miles (Björn Again) – who also comes from Oulton Broad – on lead guitar. However, video is also a critical element to the singles with filming taking place at several locations across Norfolk and Suffolk. “I used to be a film student, so one of the aspects I have really
enjoyed is planning the videos for the singles,” adds Ed. Production of the DVD to accompany the single Ball & Chain was filmed at a 1940s disused radar base on the cliffs of Hopton-on-Sea on the Norfolk/Suffolk border. Ed is best known as the original drummer and founding member of The Darkness until his departure in June 2014. During a five-year period when The Darkness took a break from the business, Ed formed and played with the heavy metal band Stone Gods, until The Darkness’ reunion in 2011. Since leaving The Darkness, Ed has been working on personal creative projects, been the subject of a fine art photographic documentary by rock art photographer Nick Elliott, and has been recording with Puppets to the Supreme Commander. Ed now lives in Norwich and is particularly looking forward to performing in the city this summer and hopes to stage a gig in the city in early July. “We have had offers to play in London, but we are really looking forward to playing in Norwich. I really enjoy doing gigs in Norwich and it would be nice to play there soon in front of all our friends”, he said. But he also reflects on how Puppets to the Supreme Commander is totally different to working with The Darkness. “It had a massive machine and people to do everything,” he says. “Now on a practical level, I find myself organising gigs and interviews but we are having fun and very excited about what we are doing.”
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The multi-award-winning British vocal group Sons of Pitches will embark on 31-date UK tour throughout June and July 2017.
In a brand new show for 2017, Sons of Pitches will be celebrating the world of TV in a vocal adventure, including performances of your favourite TV themes, sketches about panel shows, talent shows, quiz shows and more! 42
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group, which is made up of Joe Novelli, Joe Hinds, Jamie Hughes, Joe Belham, Josh Mallett and Midé Naike, have captivated audiences with their highly creative vocal gymnastics. Sons of Pitches’ reputation as the UK’s top a cappella group was further cemented in 2015 when they became the first winners of BBC2’s The Naked Choir, hosted by Gareth Malone, where their soaring solos, impeccable harmonies and stunning beatboxing, mixed with a large dose of comedy, proved to be huge hit with the viewing public. Now, with over two million YouTube hits and a growing international reputation, ‘The Sons’ are widely
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sons of pitches acknowledged as being responsible for having “given a from the university. It got to a point where we were so cappella a kick up the backside”. happy with the line-up and we were becoming successful In spring 2016, Sons of Pitches embarked on their first outside of the campus that we decided to keep the line-up headline UK tour, playing at 27 venues across Britain. as it was. With over 20,000 people attending these concerts, Your 2016 UK tour dates saw The Sons of Pitches play the tour was a storming success. Particular highlights to 40,000 people. What was that like? included packing out London’s Union Chapel and other It still blows our minds that so many people came along prestigious venues such as The Sage in Gateshead and to see our shows last year - especially that some people The Lowry in Salford. came along more than once! You never quite get used to The group followed this tour with another hugely that feeling of walking (bursting) on to the stage in front successful 18-date run across the UK in November of hundreds of people that are all there to see you and no2016, where Sons of Pitches brought the house down one else. We'll never get tired of it. every night with a typically inventive set; from Kate Bush’s haunting Wuthering Heights to the hilarious You’re on your way to three million hits on your and nostalgia-fuelled ‘History of UK & Irish Boybands’ YouTube channel. How important is the internet for medley. an a cappella group such as yours in 2017? Add to this a sprinkling of the band’s own songs and If it wasn't for the internet I don't think people in (with a little inspiration from the audience) completely 2017 would know what a cappella music is. Because improvised numbers, the Sons of Pitches live show caters of YouTube millions of people have seen to audiences of all ages and is not to be missed. the likes of Pentatonix singing vocal-only SONS OF PITCHES versions of their favourite songs. It's simply will be appearing at We catch up with Joe Belham from the the best way of getting people to see what The Apex award-winning group to find out more... you do and to spread the word. That being Bury St Edmunds said, it's getting harder to get your content on Wednesday 5 July 2017 You won the BBC2 Talent competition noticed on the internet these days because to book tickets call The Naked Choir in 2015. How did you get there is so much of it out there. It's all about 01284 758000 involved in that? being original and innovative with what www.theapex.co.uk We were quite lucky really! We got an email you're putting out. through from one of the researchers on the You have a brand new show for your 2017 UK tour. show saying that they had seen our videos on YouTube What can fans expect? and would love it if we auditioned for The Naked Choir. This show is going to be unlike anything you've seen We went down to London and sang a version of 'Shake It before - we've got so much planned for it! It's entirely Off' by Taylor Swift and they obviously liked it enough to based around the world of television so you can expect get on the show! nostalgia-fuelled medleys of your favourite shows, games What was it like working with Gareth Malone? based on panel shows and improvised songs made up We had such a great experience working with Gareth entirely on the spot. As always, we're going to be coming out with buckets of energy to make you laugh, sing and on the show - he is such a hard-working guy and clearly dance the night away! really cares about the music. He worked really closely with us on the show and gave us some advice that we still adhere to to this day. He's come along to some of our tour shows since and it's always great to see him. How has winning The Naked Choir affected your lives? The Naked Choir has massively changed our lives. At the time of making the show we were toying with the idea of making the group professional and giving up our jobs, but becoming winners definitely made the decision for us. We've been able to reach an audience that we never would have had otherwise which has led to us going on tours! The Sons of Pitches have been credited with “giving a cappella a kick-up the backside”. Why do you think that is? We've always stood apart somewhat from other a cappella groups with our performance style. We have never really been the type of group to just perfectly sing songs stood still on stage - we have always gone out to entertain with energy and humour. That doesn't mean we can't sing though! The music has always been the most important thing to us but we want to make sure that our audiences will never forget our performance. How did the group form? We all met at the University of Birmingham about five years ago. The group was part of a society so every year we would get new members as people came and went
STILL GOING STRONG Places&Faces® reflects on the career of Sir Cliff Richard ahead of a showpiece concert in the region
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Richard’s latest album and tour marks a return to his roots. The ever-popular Sir Cliff is delving back into the early years of his career – to the rock ‘n’ roll era of the 1950s – for his latest album and series of live shows set amid castle venues and historic locations around the UK. They are performances that will include a date at Euston Hall near Thetford on Sunday, June 25, where the audience – inevitably made up of many long-standing and loyal fans – will be treated to songs that were Sir Cliff’s rock ’n’ roll inspiration. Tracks from his current album Just…Fabulous Rock ‘n’ Roll, along with many other hits, will be showcased in fully-seated outdoor arenas for the summer evening shows. The album includes renditions of his favourite songs from the golden era of rock ‘n’ roll: Roll Over Beethoven, Great Balls of Fire, Sweet Little Sixteen and his debut single, Move It. The album follows his last studio album, The Fabulous Rock ‘n’ Roll Songbook in 2013, and the celebratory 75 at 75 – 75 Career Spanning Hits in 2015. Inevitably, the shows will also feature many of his best-loved songs over a career that stretches across six decades and which is still going strong.
Other venues on the tour include Walcott Hall, Harewood House, the Old Royal Naval College in Greenwich London, Lincoln Castle and Eastnor Castle – settings fit for the king of pop. The series of shows marks a return to the limelight for the ageless singer – who is often referred to as the “Peter Pan of Pop” due to his continuing youthful looks – after what has been a difficult couple of years with the worry of a police investigation concerning alleged sexual assaults (which was subsequently dropped) hanging over him. Born Harry Rodger Webb on October 14, 1940, in Lucknow, India, his music has covered a range of genres from skiffle to rock ‘n’ roll, pop and rock. Originally positioned as a rebellious rock ‘n’ roll singer in the style of Little Richard and Elvis Presley, with his backing group, The Shadows, he dominated the British popular music scene in the preBeatles period of the late 1950s to early 1960s. His 1958 debut hit single, Move It, is often described as Britain’s first authentic rock ‘n’ roll song, and John Lennon once claimed that: “Before Cliff and The Shadows, there had been nothing worth listening to in British music.” Cliff Richard has sold more than 250 million records worldwide with total sales of over 21 million singles in the UK, making him the third-top-selling artist in UK singles chart history behind the Beatles and Elvis Presley.
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sir cliff richard He has had 67 UK top 10 singles, the second highest total for an artist behind Elvis Presley, and holds the record (with Elvis Presley) as the only act to make the UK singles charts in all of its first six decades (1950s to 2000s). He has achieved 14 UK Number One singles, and is the only singer to have had a Number One single in the UK in five consecutive decades from the 1950s through to the 1990s. Sir Cliff has also achieved many gold and platinum discs and awards, including three BRIT Awards – winning Best British Male twice and the BRIT Award for Outstanding Contribution to Music, and two Ivor Novello Awards. Having started his life in India, he moved back to England in 1948 with his parents and sisters to Carshalton in Surrey and then Waltham Cross in Hertfordshire, before the family settled into a three-bedroom council house in Cheshunt, also in Hertfordshire, in 1950. After leaving school, he worked as a filing clerk, but had become interested in skiffle when his father bought him a guitar when he was 16. He formed the Quintones vocal group in 1957, before singing in the Dick Teague Skiffle Group and then, as Harry Webb, became lead singer of a rock ‘n’ roll group called The Drifters (though not the US soul band). Changing his name to Cliff Richard in tribute to Little Richard and adopting a moody rock ‘n’ roll persona and Elvis hairstyle, more hits followed as his backing band became The Shadows of Jet Harris, Tony Meehan, Hank Marvin and Bruce Welch. While The Shadows also went on to gain fame in their own right with five UK Number Ones, through the early 1960s Sir Cliff’s hits were consistently in the top five. Sir Cliff and The Shadows appeared in six feature films, most notably in The Young Ones, Summer Holiday, Wonderful Life, and Finders Keepers, turning him into the top cinema box office attraction in Britain for 1962 and 1963. In 1964, he became an active Christian and his faith has become an important aspect of his life, with a subsequent softening of his music later leading to a more middle-of-the-road pop image. In a recent interview about his faith, he said: “It’s very much shaped who I am today. My faith has kept me sensible and shielded me from a lot of problems that someone with my ‘fame’ could have encountered.” He also became synonymous with the Eurovision Song Contest, with Congratulations finishing second by one point to Spain’s La La La in 1968 (though it did top the UK charts) and Power to All Our Friends in 1973 coming third. He had his own TV series and hosted the BBC’s qualifying heat for the Eurovision Song Contest, A Song for Europe, in 1970, 1971 and 1972. The mid-70s saw a musical transformation with his I’m Nearly Famous album seeing him re-packaged as a rock artist and songs such as Devil Woman, Miss You Nights and later We Don’t Talk Anymore. Formally changing his name to Cliff Richard by deed poll in 1980, his duet of Suddenly with Olivia Newton-John, from the film Xanadu, peaked at number 20 and Carrie reached number four. In 1986, he reached Number One with The Young Ones to re-record Living Doll for Comic Relief and concluded his 30th year in music with the 1988 Christmas chart-topper Mistletoe and Wine, his 99th single. The 100th – The Best of Me – came out in May 1989 and Saviour’s Day gave him a further festive number one in 1990. Knighted in 1995, he is a tennis fan and a Wimbledon regular, famously leading the Centre Court crowd in singing during a rain delay in 1996. For a number of years, he dated former player Sue Barker but their relationship ended in 1986.
Cliff and The Shadows reunited for their 50th anniversary in 2008 and in October 2010 he celebrated his 70th birthday with a series of six concerts at the Royal Albert Hall, London, a run he repeated in 2015 for his 75th birthday. He was among the performers at the Diamond Jubilee concert held outside Buckingham Palace in June 2012 and later that month helped carry the Olympic torch from Derby to Birmingham as part of the torch relay for the 2012 London Olympics. That was followed in November 2013 by the release of his 100th album, The Fabulous Rock ‘n’ Roll Songbook. A lifelong bachelor, when asked in February 2013 if he had regrets about not starting a family, he said that if he had been married with children he could not have devoted so much time to his career. “My three sisters have children, and it’s been wonderful to watch them grow up, get married and start families of their own. I’ve made sure I’ve always played a part in their lives,” he added. Indeed, Sir Cliff famously played chauffeur to one of his nieces, Rachael Harrison from Wendling near Dereham, on her wedding day in June 2010, driving her to the ceremony in Norwich in his burgundy Bentley. A UK resident for most of his life, in 2010 he confirmed that he had become a citizen of Barbados and now divides his time between living in Barbados and Portugal. Great friends with Gloria Hunniford and the late Cilla Black, he also let Prime Minister Tony Blair stay at his home in Barbados. He continues his charity work, having followed the practice of giving away at least a tenth of his income to charity since 1966. Asked if he would ever consider retiring from performing, he said: “I think I’d only ever consider it if my voice was to give up on me. Performing puts a lot of pressure on the vocal chords, so if I ever thought I couldn’t give my fans the show they deserved, I’d stop singing.” Having brought his Midsummer Nights Still Reelin’ and a-Rockin’ tour to Blickling Hall in Norfolk four years ago, he returns to the region this month for another memorable show and what is guaranteed to be a night of classic hits. All Sir Cliff and his fans need now is a little summer sunshine.
Cliff Richard will be performing at Euston Hall near Thetford on Sunday, June 25. Tickets start at £51.50 and are available from www.livenation.co.uk or on 0844 844 0444.
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Giants among men Expect great things when Take That bring their Wonderland Live 2017 Tour to Norwich this month! – The Take That concert at Carrow Road, Norwich, is sold out on Friday, June 16, but tickets may still be available for Thursday, June 15. To check availability and book tickets, go to: www.takethat.com/live/
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ake That have been touring the country since May, bringing their latest musical extravaganza to arenas in Birmingham, Newcastle, Glasgow, Dublin, Manchester, Liverpool, London, Sheffield, Swansea and finally – on Thursday, June 15 and Friday June 16 – to Carrow Road in Norwich. The Wonderland Live 2017 Tour is a singing spectacular, featuring flamboyant costumes, incredible light displays and even, apparently, a magic carpet! This time the Take That trio of Gary Barlow, Mark Owen and Howard Donald are performing on an ever-changing main stage surrounded by the audience, so that those going along will feel even closer to the action than before. Gary Barlow (who’s been sporting a new-look blond haircut) and the boys are joined by an incredible group of dancers and musicians who bring this sensational audio-visual show to life; expect a carnival atmosphere as they take their fans to Wonderland as well as performing some of the classic Take That songs (Relight My Fire, Back For Good, Pray, Patience and so on). After all, in the music business, Gary, Mark and Howard continue to rule the world! Tickets to the Friday night in Norwich sold out within hours of going on release but, with the Thursday date adding thousands of extra seats, you may still just be lucky enough to see this amazing audio-visual masterpiece. Of course, although they’re back on their live tour this year, Take That never feel far away, with their multi-million-selling songs constantly on the airwaves, whether hits from the original line-up that included Jason Orange and Robbie Williams, to new tunes from the current Take That trio today. Gary Barlow and the boys were back on TV recently as a judge and mentors in the BBC One show: Let It Shine, and the product of the programme – the much-anticipated musical, The Band, featuring the music of Take That – will also be coming to Norwich (to the Theatre Royal in February) and tickets are already being snapped up for that. But it’s Gary, Howard and Mark themselves who’ll be in the Fine City later this month, following in the footsteps of Rod Stewart, Elton John and, of course, the late, great George Michael, who have also taken the stage by storm at the home of Norwich City Football Club. Wonderland, Take That’s brand new studio album, has been out since March and the Wonderland Live 2017 Tour has also been making headlines, with the special effects almost as famous as the songs. So expect to hear Wonderland, Giants, Hope, New Day and other hits from their latest album as well as some of the Take That classics – when it comes to their new concert, it’s all for you! And if you can’t get to see these superstars in person, there’ll be ‘Live From London’ screenings in cinemas for one night only on Friday, June 9 when the band’s live, “in-the-round” performance from London’s
O2 arena will be screened in cinemas up and down the country. Before then, read on for Vicky Dearden’s interview with Take That which was conducted ahead of their current tour to find out how they keep to a strict diet when travelling, what fans can expect from their amazing arena shows and whether there are plans for a special celebration for their 25th anniversary... So the reaction to your new single, Giants, has been fantastic? mark owen: Do you know, I think it sounds quite different, I think that’s what’s exciting for us. It sounds like us as a band, but I’m not hearing a lot of stuff sounding like that on the radio, which is quite a nice thing. I like it because it’s got its own identity in many ways. And we’re excited about it. We’ve been sat on this song for quite a while now… and it’s really nice for people to get the chance to hear the music. It is very anthemic, which is what you guys do well. It will work brilliantly in the arenas. howard donald: Yes, back when we first started creating the album, in our heads we’re always creating for the live show. With ‘Giants’, when it was being written, it’s always something that you’ve got in mind, how are you going to perform it live, and we want to make this anthemic song and you can imagine everybody with their hands in the air while you’re singing it. So, yes, a lot of the ideas are created whilst doing the album for the tour so we’re very excited. You guys go all out on your live production. No doubt this tour will be the same? mark owen: The big thing about this show is that we’re doing it in the round, in the middle, and we do like to put on a big show, a big spectacle. We like being theatrical, it’s something that we learnt from being very young really; our shows had these big productions back in the 90s and we’ve carried that through now. So yeah, we’re piecing it together bit by bit. It’s a new challenge for us being in the round so, you know, there are certain things where we’re going: ‘Oh we can’t do that, we can do that.’ But we’re looking forward to it and hopefully we’ll get the show feeling right by the time we hit the road. There is always an incredible moment where you have a giant man, or elephant it was for the ‘Circus’ tour; do you feel you have to better that each time? mark owen: It can sometimes be a bit of a pressure, we’ve put ourselves in that position. But we can’t do that all the time. The engineers and the people who make these things have run out of things for us to use, so we have to wait for them to catch up. We try and devise a show that feels right for the songs that we’re doing and feels right at the time and even though it sounds like: ‘Oh, we’ve always had a big man or an elephant’ it’s because it’s felt right at the time. So the show takes precedent before the effects do and we’ve got to get the texture of the show correct first before we start going: ‘Oh, let’s just throw a giant flamingo on there.’ No hints! But there might be a big, giant flamingo! 47
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Flamingos are very on-trend this year… mark owen: They are. My Valentine’s card had flamingos on it. We have a flamingo light at home which makes me smile…I like pink flamingos. Why are they on-trend all of a sudden? No idea. They are on shirts and skirts. howard donald: We were in a restaurant the other night, Pink Flamingo, it was really nice. Sushi. Backstage you’ve all got lots of kids – Howard, another one - is there a crèche? gary barlow: Well, mine are too big for a crèche now. Our oldest is 17 and youngest eight. But they do love it, they love coming to the shows. Even the TV stuff, my kids have always enjoyed being a part of it and it’s great because it’s lovely for them to see. What about crew catering, because you guys are quite strict with your diets these days? mark owen: We always have to walk past crew catering on the road to our dressing rooms and there’s more fun going on in the crew catering room than there is in ours. The cakes, they have a whole dessert stand! So do you have to ignore all of that? mark owen: We just walk past it. howard donald: We’re very lucky that we get to have our own chef who cooks us the right kind of food which gives us the right kind of energy to go on stage. But, like you said, with the crew catering, I sometimes sneak off in-between and get the crew food rather than the healthy food. mark owen: That’s what all our families turn up for; they all turn up for crew catering. Everybody only really comes for crew catering!
gary barlow: If I look at crew catering that’s four pounds on, that is, straight away! It’s so impressive how strict you are Gary… gary barlow: I have to. I am strict. But I have to be because I’m so prone to weight. I mean, especially with this lot, they look so good, and Howard, I’ve never seen anyone eat muck like he eats and, look, he still looks like a bloody Greek god. It’s ridiculous. You must be praying for the day it all comes back to him? gary barlow: I’m dying for him to get fat, sorry to say the ‘f’ word. howard donald: Can I just correct him? I do eat a little bit of rubbish but I eat healthy as well. I’m a mixture of both. gary barlow: And he never does any exercise whatsoever. howard donald: Yes I do! I do now. mark owen: He’s natural. In the old days we used to call him ‘The Body’. gary barlow: It’s not Elle Macpherson, that’s wrong, it’s him. He’s ‘The Body’. Loves a vest! It’s the 25th anniversary of Take That this year. Are you planning a big celebration show and are you talking to Robbie and Jason about coming back for that? mark owen: It is a big year for us because there’s so much going on… we’ve got the musical [The Band] coming out in August,
which we’re very excited about, and we’ve got a tour and a new record. So it is a very, very busy year. So you can’t tell us about your 25th birthday celebrations? howard donald: Well the 25th is probably from when we very first started – 1990; no, from when we first started it’s 27 years, but from when we’ve released music it’s the 25th so we’re going to wait for that one and we’re going to hopefully maybe get Robbie on board, get Jason on board and, who knows, it might be the 30th anniversary that we end up celebrating. mark owen: By the time we get everybody on board it might be the 50th! Jason was quite adamant that he didn’t want to do it? mark owen: I think in an ideal world we’d love us all to do it, but we don’t know. At the moment there are no special plans for us as a four or five to do something like some balloons or anything. We’re on our eighth record now and to have been doing this for so long, every day is sort of a bit of an anniversary really. You wake up every morning going: ‘I’m still alive. I’m still doing music.’ gary barlow: We’re celebrating it every day this year, this 25 thing, every day is great.
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Secondly, many products have “wonder claims” that they can penetrate the skin with their amazing ingredients, but how does this happen? How can molecules that are simply too big penetrate further than the epidermis? It would be like trying to squeeze a square peg into a round hole! We are surrounded with a minefield of skincare products: even the latest blog and vlog entries entice us with feedback on the on-trend facial washes or moisturisers but very few actually tell you about the hidden nasties they may hold. Of course, the consumer tends to buy into the marketing and hype surrounding the brands that churn out product after product and that is what many of us get drawn into – like the Jungle Book snake hypnotising its prey! “SKINCARE MAGPIE” IS A TERM I use for my clients when they come to I choose to use products without Parabens, SLS and many other me for a specific skin condition and tell me that they have the “best” in nasties and I have to say that, working in the professional skincare skincare. What they mean by that is that they literally have a bathroom industry, my opinions and beliefs come from years of hands-on cabinet full of the latest products that an A-lister may be using or experience of the reactive nature of products with these unnecessary that they may have been led to the department store by an advert ingredients and their implications when used in conjunction promising miraculous anti-ageing benefits (although I hate the antiwith advanced treatments. This is called “empirical research” ie. ageing tag!). However, I tend to compartmentalise products that help research based on experimentation or observation (evidence). I my clients, readers and followers determine better skincare decisions. have treated hundreds of clients who have had adverse reactions There are those items that fall into the category of “beauty to topical products with said ingredients and, having placed them products” ie. those that are used to treat the skin superficially and on programmes without these ingredients – lo and behold! – have which will cleanse, hydrate and protect to a certain degree. Of course, achieved amazing results. the first thing I ask my clients is: “Are you happy with your skincare I have also worked on clients who have spent years using products routine” and “Are you happy with the products you are using?” and with toxic ingredients in them, along with prescribed products if they are, then fine, although I can honestly say I have yet to treat a including topical steroids and hydrocortisone treatments that have left client who is. them with severe damage to the skin. Through treatments, resultsThere are a couple of points to share with you on this: first of all if driven skincare, diet and lifestyle advice, they have shown a great you have any skincare issue such as pigmentation, rosacea, improvement, not only physically but emotionally and mentally too. sensitivity, acne or even healthy ageing and you want The fact is this: you can get sucked into the hype of to heal and correct the skin, you will need more than a the skincare industry, but if you want healthy results beauty product to do so! Cosmeceuticals (a combination then look at the ingredients you are feeding your skin. I of cosmetic and pharmaceutical products) that have an read on a networking group this fantastic analogy which intelligent delivery system on the skin will make changes sums it up perfectly: "You wouldn't strip or place toxic to repair and heal, however be very careful what you substances on topsoil to grow healthy produce; it's the choose as certain percentages and ingredients can also same with our skin.” cause further damage. So, please, if you do think of using Now there is some great non-cosmeceutical skincare an advanced skin treatment seek professional advice as out there (and I am a great fan of Origins and Avene), popular over-the-counter products containing ingredients For any advice or if but just be aware of what you are placing on your skin. such as retinols can in fact be toxic and inflammatory you wish to have a Don’t be led by clever marketing and make sure you ask (read my blog entry: “A is for…” for further information). consultation, please questions about ingredients – that way you can make an Consultations are, and should be, free so there really is no email: info@marie reynoldslondon.com educated decision for your skin’s optimal health. excuse not to get advice.
Skincare and wellness expert Marie Reynolds takes a look at the plethora of beauty products available and asks: are you a skincare magpie?
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Introducing not only 4 brand spanking new luxurious rooms but our very own batch of delicious Gin Trap gin, now open and now pouring! What was formerly the Ringstead gallery is now 2 beautiful suites with free standing baths and 2 lovely bedrooms with en suites. All dog friendly, all gorgeous and all getting booked up fast, please get in touch for more info. Now all that’s left to do is to get yourselves down to our cosy corner of the world and try our fabulous, new, Thai inspired Gin...
There is no better place to sit on a sunny day and enjoy lunch with friends. Sample the delights from new executive chef, James O’Connor, who makes much use of the abundance of top quality wets Norfolk suppliers and from the hotel’s own garden. The hotel restaurant is open every day with a two course lunch at £17.25 and three courses at £21.50.
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RECIPE
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lAZY suMmer DayS This cold terrine is attractive and delicious and is perfect for a leisurely summer lunch, as our French chef Franck Pontais explains…
Photography by ANDREW FLORIDES, www.andrewflorides.co.uk
SERVES EIGHT
T E R R I N E L O B S T E R
O F A N D
INGREDIENTS
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1 whole lobster; 400g cod fillet; 1 ½ litres fish stock; 2 medium leeks; 100g cooked spinach; eight baking potatoes (one each); 200g parsnip; 400ml beetroot juice; 200g salted butter; salt and pepper; a few saffron strands; cherry tomatoes (to garnish); dill (to garnish)
METHOD
1. Lay a terrine mould (that takes around 1kg) with cling film and
L E E K S one layer of cooked leek leaves. 2. Bring the fish stock to the boil, then plunge the whole, fresh lobster in the stock, cover and cook for seven to eight minutes. 3. Drain the lobster on a rack and let it cool down for ten minutes, then break it open and reserve the meat. 4. Poach the fillet of cod in the same, simmering fish stock for five to six minutes, then set it on a rack to cool down and then keep it in the fridge until use. 5. Wash and cook the whole
leeks in salty water, refresh and reserve. 6. Peel and cut the parsnips into wedges lengthwise and cook them in the beetroot juice then cool and reserve until use. 7. Peel the potatoes and make some little balls using a “Parisienne” scoop. 8. Cook the potatoes in saffron water then reserve them until use. 9. Blanch the cherry tomatoes in boiling, salty water for a few seconds, then refresh them in icy water, peel and reserve. 10. Melt the butter, add 100ml of stock to the melted butter and reduce the fish by a third. 11. Build the terrine layer by layer using all the cooked ingredients and brushing between each layer with a mix of stock/butter and seasoning. 12. Fold back the cling film and press gently. 13. Let the terrine set overnight in the fridge (slightly pressed) then slice and garnish with blanched cherry tomatoes and dill.
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NICK MOBBS, director and wine expert at The Imperial Hotel, says:
Wine Notes
2015 Pinot Blanc Trimbach Alsace The wine that I have chosen to accompany the pig’s head is the wonderful Pinot Blanc from Trimbach in Alsace, France.
The House of Trimbach is unquestionably one of the greatest names in the region. The Trimbach winery is based in the picturesque town of Ribeauvillé and has been involved in making wine since 1626. With over 13 generations of experience, they have built an enviable reputation for the quality of their wine and wine-making. Unsurprisingly, then, the wines are considered the benchmark for quality, consistency and style in Alsace. Pinot is a white wine grape and it is actually a genetic mutation from Pinot Noir, the red wine grape that makes the fantastic wines of Burgundy.
The grapes are harvested and then fermented in stainless steel at 12°C for eight days and then run off into stainless steel tanks to rest for six months before bottling. What the wine maker is trying to achieve is to carry the flavour of the grape on the vine in the fields through to the taste of the wine itself. Alsatian wines are great food wines and work well with rich-flavoured dishes.
This classic Pinot Blanc really encapsulates the Trimbach style: fermented completely dry, with a firm structure, lovely lemony fruit with lots of breadth, a minerally backbone and truly elegant poise and balance. The wine is rich enough to compete with the rich flavours in the dish. The grape works well with foods that are strong in flavour and typical of the Alsatian cuisine.
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SIMON WAINWRIGHT, executive head chef of the Imperial Hotel in Great Yarmouth
CRISPY PIG’S HEAD with crushed swede, apple, carrot, mustard and pear compote
METHOD: 1. For the pig’s head, place everything, except the mustards and parsley, into a pot and cover with water, bring to the boil and simmer for six hours. 2. Once cooked, take out and pick the meat and brain into a bowl and season with salt and pepper, the mustards and the parsley. Push the mixture into a terrine mould that has been lined with cling film and refrigerate. 3. To make the mustard and pear compote, peel and chop the pear and combine everything else into a saucepan. 4. Cook everything slowly until it is soft, then purée it, without the clove and peppercorns, in a food processor until smooth. 5. For the lemon vinaigrette, combine everything in a bowl, leaving the olive oil until last, then slowly add that until you get a dressing consistency. 6. For the crushed swede, dice the swede and steam it until cooked, then crush it with a fork with the butter, salt and pepper.
7. Returning to the pig’s head, cut this into
4cm by 1cm rectangles and flour, then egg wash and breadcrumb them, allocating two per portion as a starter.
TO FINISH: 8. Heat the crushed swede and keep it warm, cut the apple into matchsticks and make some large carrot peelings. 9. Arrange these on a plate like a salad with the pea shoots, then dress with the lemon vinaigrette and salt. 10. Place the breadcrumbed pig’s head into a fryer at 170°C until golden brown then take it out and season with salt. 11. Place the swede next to the apple and pea shoot salad and arrange the pig’s head over this. 12. Add a spoonful of mustard and pear compote in the remaining space on the plate and finish with a drizzle of lemon vinaigrette. Enjoy!
INGREDIENTS
SERVES SIX
FOR THE PIG’S HEAD
• ½ pig’s head • Sprig of thyme • Sprig of rosemary • 2 sticks of celery • 2 carrots • 1 onion • 2 tbsps salt • 2 tbsps peppercorns • 2 tbsps coriander • 200ml white wine vinegar • 15g English mustard • 15g Dijon mustard • 4 tbsps parsley, chopped
FOR THE BREADCRUMBS
• 300g Panko breadcrumbs • 100g plain flour • 2 eggs
FOR THE MUSTARD AND PEAR COMPOTE • 3 ripe pears • Knob of butter • 100ml port • 75ml red wine • 1 clove • 2 peppercorns • 5g grain mustard • Salt and pepper
FOR THE SWEDE
• 1 small swede • 20g butter • 1 red apple • 1 large carrot, peeled • 4 tbsps pea shoots
FOR THE GARNISH
• 3 tbsps freshly-squeezed lemon juice • 9 tbsps olive oil • 1 tsp sugar • 1 tsp salt
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WHAT A WINNER!
This delicious trifle was one of the prize-winning dishes on the Great British Menu which
Richard Bainbridge
won in 2015. Back on BBC Two as a Veteran Judge for the current series, which will culminate in a banquet for Wimbledon’s 140th birthday celebrations, Richard shows us how to make his famous dessert for ourselves
NANNY BUSH’S Trifle SERVES SIX to EIGHT
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Photography by KATJA BAINBRIDGE
With the sweet taste of summer in the air and butterflies flying high, nothing is more quintessentially British than a glass of Pimm’s, English strawberries and, as it has been for decades in our house, my Nanny Bush’s trifle. That sweet taste of strawberry jelly, the slightly sharp tang of raspberries, the rich set custard and the freshly whipped cream on top just encapsulate summer in one mouthful. Foodies will know that the Great British Menu is back on the BBC which brings back fond memories of my triumphant win a couple of years ago which made my Nanny Bush’s trifle an award-winner. So here’s the chance for you to make the trifle for yourself at home - give it a whirl and make Nanna proud!
Richard Bainbridge is the chef proprietor of Benedicts Restaurant in Norwich www.restaurantbenedicts.com info@restaurantbenedicts.com or call 01603 926080.
FOOD & DRINK
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SPONGE
STRAWBERRY JELLY
CUSTARD
• 8 medium whole eggs
• 500g vanilla stock syrup
• 100ml Bristol Cream
• 250g caster sugar
• 10 drops strawberry essence
• 200g egg yolks
• 60g melted butter
• 10 gelatine leaves
• 120g caster sugar
• 250g plain flour
• 1kg fresh strawberries
• 1 litre double cream
• 10 gelatine leaves
METHOD
Pre-heat your oven to 190°C. Place the eggs and sugar into a Kenwood bowl and whisk for about 12 minutes or until the mixture has doubled in size and leaves a thick ribbon trail. Lightly shower in the flour and then fold this in delicately with a plastic spatula before adding the melted butter. Pour the mixture on to a tray big enough to hold the trifle moulds and then spread the sponge mix out over the whole tray. Bake for eight to 10 minutes. When cooked, remove the sponge from the oven, turn out on to a cooling rack and place a cloth on top. Allow to cool. Once cooled, cut the sponge to the size of your mould, line your mould with cling film and then place your sponge inside. Then completely cover the sponge with a layer of raspberries.
METHOD
Place the strawberries, stock syrup and essence into a bowl, cover with cling film and then place the bowl over a pan of boiling water for 30 to 40 minutes. Strain the liquid through muslin, place it into a pan, bring to simmer and whisk in the gelatine. Then place the liquid into a bowl over ice and allow to it to lightly set. Then, when just at setting point, slowly pour the liquid over the sponge and raspberries about halfway up the mould.
METHOD
Bring the cream to the boil. Whisk the sugar and egg yolks together until light and creamy and then pour these over the hot cream, whisk together, and pour back into the pan. Cook and thicken then pass through a sieve, place the liquid into a clean pan and whisk in the gelatine. Pour the liquid into a bowl and place this over ice until the liquid has nearly set then, at this point, slowly pour the custard over your already set jelly. Fill to the top of the mould, place in the fridge and allow to set.
TO SERVE
Cut your trifle to the portion sizes you fancy (using a hot knife will make it easier to cut and prevent it from sticking) Then add whipped cream (piped or using a can) and sprinkle on as much magic as you like. We use hundreds and thousands, popping candy and baby mint, but let your sprinkle spirits run wild and throw at it what you like! 67
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T RU LY T R A NQU I L Matt Tyler heads to Suffolk to experience the new, unique accommodation at the historic Tuddenham Mill TUDDENHAM MILL, High Street, Tuddenham, Near Newmarket, IP28 6SQ | Tel: 01638 713552 Email: info@tuddenhammill.co.uk | www.tuddenhammill.co.uk
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Newmarket, within its own well-kept grounds, the awardwinning boutique hotel and restaurant, Tuddenham Mill, has always had a first class reputation for fine food and accommodation. However its latest addition is more off-menu, offering an overnight stay that is rather different to the norm and which has to be experienced to be fully appreciated. With 15 luxurious bedrooms and a highly-acclaimed restaurant in the main mill building, Tuddenham Mill has recently added a wholly original and unique concept by introducing five new standalone bedrooms to its accommodation offering. These distinctive and quirky external rooms are called “Nooks” and are set in the meadow by the mill stream providing individual, romantic and highly indulgent self-contained, cabin-style bedrooms. Each Nook comes complete with a cosy, contemporary interior which, thanks to muted colour tones, adds to the feeling of complete restfulness and tranquillity. As general manager Malcolm Wyse, explained: “The Nooks provide us with a feeling of natural growth and have brought an exciting new concept of accommodation for our guests to enjoy. The rooms are a little cosier in comparison to our existing bedrooms. However, due to their meadow positioning and countryside vista, they offer an overriding feeling of space and well-being; they also give another accommodation option for our guests, many of whom return again and again and, being very affordable, they’re yet another reason to stay.” At first glance and from a distance the quirky rooms resemble a neat row of upturned wooden boats. Each has its own gravel path and a good expanse of decking nicely secluded by willow screening and all are fresh and squeaky clean. Once inside, the boating similarity ends sharply with maximum use being made of a relatively small space. Each Nook is packed full of the latest high-tech fittings to provide guests with everything they’d expect and more. We stayed a few weeks ago in ‘Damsel’, a whiter-than-white room which had the deepest pile carpet, a king-sized bed, superb bedding with feather pillows and a super comfy mattress, a smart TV, WiFi, and a well-designed, compact en-suite bathroom with underfloor heating and an almost knock-you-off-your-feet power shower.
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Attention to detail is evident throughout, with the housekeeping team having turned the DAB radio on before we arrived so we were greeted by soothing jazz music as we entered the room. Add in a good selection of artisan teas and coffees, accompanied by a jug of ice cold milk, the freshest, just-squeezed orange juice and made at the Mill, melt-in-the – mouth chocolate brownies plus a mini decanter of superb sloe gin and the feeling of being spoilt was well and truly complete! My partner was very impressed with the quality of the fine cotton bed linen and the extensive array of ESPA toiletries (these things matter when you plan a break based on pampering and relaxation). Plus the luxury bathrobes were by high-end designer Missoni, the perfect chill-out attire for relaxing in a room which proved really hard to leave even if only to head to the main hotel for dinner, a short stroll back across the meadow. Our pre-dinner drinks were taken in the early evening sun on the candle-lit decking overlooking the mill stream; two glasses of a light, crisp Sauvignon Blanc accompanied by the most amazing popcorn crackling and glorious Dingley Dell pork belly bites. The bar, like the first floor beamed restaurant above, is open to non-residents and is clearly popular, with a good number of people enjoying a drink there on our Sunday night visit as well as an almost full complement of diners. One feature of the stylishly cool bar was the mill’s vast water wheel, which stopped turning long ago and which is now preserved behind glass. It provides a focal point as well as a link to the past life of the building which last functioned as a working mill in the mid-50s and was converted into a restaurant in the early 70s. Fine dining has always been a hallmark of Tuddenham Mill and award-winning head chef Lee Bye has produced a contemporary, uncomplicated à la carte menu offering a select choice of dishes for each course. To start, I chose a rustic bowl of cauliflower soup which came with crisp shards of artichoke, apples and chives and was hearty enough to be considered a main meal in itself; this was accompanied by the softest artisan bread whilst my partner enjoyed a light and delicate chalk stream trout salad with nasturtium leaves and pickled cucumber spears, dotted with smoked black cod roe. These two highly flavoursome and well-presented dishes were followed by the most deliciously sweet, roast glazed guinea fowl with pig cheek croquette, honeyed carrots, a puddle of nero barley and soft monk’s beard (Agretti) for me and local Suffolk lamb served pink for my partner. Again, both were stunning in terms of taste, composition and overall presentation.
The beef skirt and steaming dish of locally-caught mussels being served to fellow diners seriously tempted us, but our own choices proved to be good ones and definitely didn’t disappoint. Sadly, there was no room for dessert but the options included pineapple gelato, Yorkshire garden rhubarb with Italian meringue and a board of various East Anglian cheeses and accompaniments, which would have been our choice. Throughout our stay, the smart, well-trained and professional staff impressed with their friendly, courteous and attentive service which added to the overall enjoyable experience. Suitably refreshed, we needed little persuasion to walk back through the meadow to our Nook and, with a table and chairs on the decking, the willow screen for privacy and seclusion, unspoilt views of the beautiful Suffolk countryside around us and star-filled skies above, we enjoyed a last glass of something chilled before heading inside and cosying down for a peaceful night’s sleep. One Nook even has its own private, wood-fired hot tub which, I’m told, is, unsurprisingly, proving very popular. The next morning we headed to the Mill’s restaurant for a superb breakfast featuring a comprehensive selection for all tastes and dietary needs. There were cereals, fruit and fruit juices, croissants, home-made muesli, yoghurt, granolas and smoothies as well as brioche, French toast with maple syrup, roast kippers, scrambled egg and salmon and more. There was certainly no shortage of choice, however, anyone who knows me well will know that I find it hard to resist a Full English, especially one where the elements are of such high quality. My partner, who usually has much more will power than I do, found it hard to resist too and so chose the same. Breakfast over, packing done and reluctantly heading off, we agreed that for those looking for the ultimate in relaxation, this is the place to visit. There is also the option of including a range of treatments during your stay, with head massages, facials, manicures and pedicures soon to be available in the newly-built bespoke mini spa “Treatment Nook” or in the guest’s own bedroom. There is plenty to tempt people here and with Cambridge, Bury St Edmunds and Newmarket just short drives away, the Nooks are ideally situated for anyone planning a visit to the lovely Suffolk towns and villages in the area. 71
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TICKING THE BOX Mark Nicholls heads to The Earlham Arms in Norwich for a pleasant Sunday evening supper
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THIS JULY, CONTEMPORARY JEWELLERY boutique, Aurum, will celebrate its 40th year of trading in Norwich and will be marking the occasion with offers and promotions throughout June and July as well as a birthday party on Saturday, July 1. Owner Jon Maddocks opened his first store with his brother Richard in Timberhill in Norwich on July 3, 1977. The original store specialised in modern silver jewellery, much of it imported from Mexico. “At the time we were probably the only shop selling contemporary silver in East Anglia,” reminisces Jon. “Jewellery shops were all very traditional in those days, mostly selling gold, but we sought out products that were different and not widely available elsewhere.” The store quickly gained a following with Melanie Woodcock, one of the store’s first customers, describing it as “vibrant, funky and unique”. While local photographer Julia Holland recalls a craze for Aurum’s colourful titanium earrings amongst her peers. Meanwhile, Jon remembers the first Christmas being so busy that his brother had to go out and buy additional structural support, as they were concerned that the floor was going to collapse! Over the years, the business has traded in several locations around the city, before settling in 1997 at its current location as Aurum on Bedford Street in the Norwich Lanes. In 2000, husband and wife team Jon and Carol doubled the size of the store by knocking through to the ladies’ fashion store next door. Shortly afterwards their daughters Charlie and Claire also joined the team. However, Aurum has always stuck with its original ethos of stocking unique, contemporary, high quality jewellery. In the midnoughties, the company introduced high-end designer ranges such as Marco Bicego, and wedding rings and bespoke design have also become an important part of the business.
So what has changed over the years? Jon said: “Funnily enough, Mexican silver bangles are still some of our best sellers! Although retail has changed a lot over the years and there is far more competition now, we still strive to bring our customers something unusual and the passion and customer service that goes hand in hand with being an independent retailer. As a destination shop offering something a little different, our location in the Norwich Lanes fits our business model perfectly.”
40th Anniversary Events Aurum will be offering 40 per cent off all silver, selected gold and diamonds from Saturday, June 3 – “a once-in-a-lifetime sale, never to be repeated!” Join Jon, Carol and their team in store on Saturday, July 1 for fizz and canapés to celebrate the anniversary with exclusive product unveilings and in-store appearances from awardwinning British fine jewellery designer Andrew Geoghegan. The British designer showcase will continue throughout July.
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LLANDS ON YARMOUTH ROAD in North Walsham is a delightful and sympathetically-extended Arts and Crafts property. Featuring four bedrooms, it also boasts two bath/shower rooms, a superb kitchen/ breakfast room, an impressive circular family room, a drawing room, dining room and study. This impressive property also has delightful grounds that extend to approximately 1.3 acres, as well as a garage with front and rear double doors. Viewing is definitely advised. This attractive house was built in 1921 with later additions. The original property was constructed of pise de terre under a thatched roof. The property was then sympathetically extended in the 1960s and, more recently, by the current owners to create an impressive, circular reception room also under a thatched roof. The property boasts a selection of period features that include wooden doors with hand-carved latches in an Arts and Crafts style, leaded light windows and a fine 1921 ceiling timber to the sitting room. The accommodation is set over two floors and comprises a fine entrance staircase hall
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with access to the rear and to a pantry. There is also a useful study to the front with a cloakroom, boiler room and access to the garage. Meanwhile, the drawing room boasts a fine fireplace, leaded light windows and French doors leading to the kitchen/breakfast and family room. The kitchen is well fitted with a range of wall and base level units, a breakfast bar and a corner window that provides lovely views over the garden. The impressive addition of the circular family room provides a sociable seating area, good views of the garden and French doors that lead outside. The first floor has a galleried landing area with access to four bedrooms, a shower room and a family bathroom. The landing also has some steps that lead up to the attic. Outside, Ollands is approached via a gravelled drive to a parking area and access to the garage. To the front the garden comprises a lawn, boundary fencing and a selection of mature trees. To the rear there is a terrace with a range of mature shrub borders, a lawn, a small woodland, beech hedging and an abundance of woodland spring bulbs. These lovely grounds extend to approximately 1.3 acres.
This property has mains water and electricity, private drainage and oil-fired central heating. It has both telephone and broadband connections and is in Council Tax Band F. North Walsham itself is a popular Norfolk market town, situated a few miles from the seaside town of Cromer and Wroxham, the capital of the Norfolk Broads. North Walsham offers many amenities including a range of supermarkets, leisure facilities, shops, primary and secondary schools, a sixth form college, doctors’ surgeries and a cottage hospital. There are also regular bus and train services to the attractive cathedral city of Norwich, where the wide range of facilities include an international airport and mainline rail links to London Liverpool Street and beyond.
IN A NUTSHELL Delightful Arts and Crafts property; sympathetically extended; four bedrooms; two bath/shower rooms; impressive circular family room; superb kitchen/breakfast room; grounds of approximately 1.3 acres; delightful gardens; garage
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Immaculate and spacious detached residence with pleasant rural views to rear towards Fritton Lake, sought after village location. The property offers flexible accommodation with 3 first floor double Bedrooms , 2 further potential Bedrooms to the ground floor, 1 with En-Suite. A generous plot and boasts uPVC double glazing, central heating, a 24ft modern style country Kitchen, ample parking and triple Garage. Entrance Porch, Lobby, Lounge, 17ft Second Sitting Room, Garden Room, 24ft Kitchen /Breakfast Room, Rear Porch /Utility, Third Sitting Room / Bedroom 5, Boiler Room, Bedroom 4/Study with access to Shower Room/WC, 3 first floor double Bedrooms, spacious Bathroom /Shower Room.
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SEALING THE DEAL OWEN DARBY GIVES SOME TOP TIPS FOR BUYERS AND SELLERS WHEN A PROPERTY PURCHASE GOES TO SEALED BIDS IN A RISING MARKET, with stiff competition for the best properties, sealed bids are a quick way to proceed and offer advantages for sellers and buyers. Hardly surprising, then, that an increasing number of properties are being sold this way. Some agents price the property at a low level to attract buyers and this can work well for vendors. But the disadvantage is that if the buyer feels they have overpaid, there is a greater possibility of the sale falling through later on. In a sealed bid situation, the vendor will usually set a guide price for the property and written offers will be invited by a specified date. On that day, the envelopes are opened and, according to critics of the system, this is where things may get confusing. A common misconception is that if a vendor accepts an offer, it guarantees that the sale will go through. However, this isn’t the case, as a buyer could change their mind late in the day. The vendor may also suddenly accept an alternative offer. As with any other property transaction, only with the exchange of contracts is the deal set in stone. Nor is the vendor under any obligation to accept the highest bid; he or she may go for a lower one that carries greater credibility or one from a cash buyer. Norfolk-based retailer Tony Spalding recently found himself the executor of his late mother’s will. He wanted to sell her property, in Gorleston, which went to sealed tender when it became clear that there was plenty of interest. Some of the offers were 50 per cent over the guide price. After due consideration, however, it wasn’t a case of just going for the highest bid, but for the bid in the best position to proceed without delay (the buyer had written an informative letter, giving her solicitor’s details and bank statement containing the relevant funding information). Properties can sell for more than the guide price and agents are used to conducting negotiations with two prospective
If you are buying: • Consider using a specialised buying representative such as a specialised local estate agent. • Don’t take chances: simply offer what you are prepared to pay. • Include information on how you will finance the purchase. • Have a conveyancer in place before putting in a sealed bid to avoid coming across as a time-waster. • Have a survey carried out in advance as vendors prefer offers that are not “subject to survey”. • Submit your offer just before the deadline, not weeks in advance. • Avoid submitting a straightforward even figure, to reduce the likelihood of matching someone else’s offer. • Research recently-achieved prices in your area before making a bid. • Ideally, see a number of other properties before entering into a sealed bid situation, so you can gauge the value of the property you’re bidding for. • Make sure you have your finances in order and never offer more than you can afford. If your bid is chosen and you’re unable to proceed because you can’t actually afford it, you will damage your own reputation as a suitable buyer which may impact your chances of bidding for other properties in the future. • When submitting your bid, keep your covering letter concise, while providing all the facts: bid level, buying position (chainfree, in a chain, cash buyer), proof of funds and mortgage offer (probably only an offer in principle at this stage), your conveyancer’s details and your proposed dates for exchange and completion. • Remember that the highest bid is not necessarily the one which will be chosen. Therefore, present yourself positively as a reliable buyer and offer as much flexibility as possible with regards to your time frame for completion. • Hand-deliver your bid to the estate agent if possible, just before the deadline. • Lastly, don’t fret if your bid isn’t successful. The winning bidder could still back out and your bid will be reconsidered. The right property for you is out there and you will secure it eventually.
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or many years, the colleges in Great Yarmouth and Lowestoft have delivered excellent learning opportunities. But now, they are uniting as a single educational establishment in a formal merger that will place them in an even a stronger position to deliver a full range of vocational and academic courses. Forming a federation under the name East Coast College, the new institution will operate out of two campuses – in Great Yarmouth and Lowestoft – as it strives to enhance and extend the learning facilities and courses. The formal merger of the colleges takes place this Summer in preparation to start the new academic year in September as East Coast College. However, they have been working together for some time to deliver a robust business plan for the ground-breaking step following a review in 2015 which recommended that they merge. A subsequent six-month pilot area review was carried out which enabled them to identify the opportunities and challenges faced in delivering post-16 education in the local area and to address ways to protect and enhance the provision available. The outcome of the review indicated that a merger would result in the colleges being better equipped to deliver a full range of vocational and traditional academic courses, with integrated degree-level opportunities. It also showed that such a move would help maintain a more solid financial footing at a time when public funding is under increasing pressure. Stuart Rimmer, the CEO and principal of the new East Coast College (ECC), explained that the move would see an innovative merger of facilities and equipment, as well as bring together a team of talented staff. It would also enhance the breadth and depth of training opportunities, and take links to employers for work placement, apprenticeships and employment prospects on to a new level. He said: “This is a really exciting time to be part of something new. The college prides itself on its ability to better equip students for university or an apprenticeship and ultimately successful professions through the development of soft skills, character and attitude, combined with top quality technical and professional training and links to employers and university.” The merger brings other opportunities too, as a fully-inclusive and community-focused college. It incorporates the International Maritime Centre with specialist facilities, reflecting the employment hinterland in and around Great Yarmouth and Lowestoft, yet it will also specialise in areas such as the Creative Arts, Engineering, Maritime and Construction. Mr Rimmer believes East Coast College can embrace the interests and goals of potential students, yet also offer benefits to would-be employers. His message to students is: “ECC really is focused on turning ‘your passion into your profession’. By studying or training with ECC you can be reassured that you are most likely to gain employment and develop a successful career.” With ECC now serving a wider catchment area, it places it in a better position to deliver a broader offer of apprenticeship standards.
The college has also worked hard to develop professional and technical faculties aligned to strategic growth areas for the region and, as a consequence, has particularly earned a strong reputation locally for apprenticeship provision and study at all levels. Recently, one of East Coast College’s key sponsors, the New Anglia Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP), announced it will be investing £10m into a new energy skills centre to train the next generation of offshore and oil and gas industry workers in the region. In making the announcement, LEP chairman Mark Pendlington outlined a goal to take the region’s worth from £35bn to £48bn in the next five years. However, he stressed that would not be possible without institutions such as East Coast College: “being a magnet for young people.” ECC commercial director Ian Pease explained the college would have a “compelling course offer” for subjects such as engineering, construction and social care and that the close relationship with the offshore wind sector would continue. The merged college will employ some 800 staff and have more than 2,000 students in the 16-18 years age group. Additionally, there will be about 1,500 apprentices and more than 1,000 commercial students on its roll. ECC is also a partner college of the University of Suffolk, offering degrees and HNDs to local adults wishing to develop or start a new career. And for those returning to education, the college has a host of Access courses that provide the all-important spring board and study skills to start a degree. It will have about 350 HE students via its partnership with the University of Suffolk. The merged college will also have a new management structure with key personnel already in place. Supporting Stuart Rimmer as CEO and principal in the Senior Management Group will be Simon Eaton as deputy CEO and Ruth Harrison as vice principal. In turn, there is a Senior Leadership Team consisting of Vicky Beck as head of marketing and communications, Nikki Lane and Chris McGuinness working together to head up Student Services, Kerry Payne (head of HE) and Mike Kelf (information systems manager). With Mr Pease as the commercial director, Paul Padda and Rachel Bunn are assistant principals and Susan Brady is the director of HR. In addition to strong professional and technical faculties, well-being is also seen as a key facet to the East Coast College environment, and will be placed “at the heart of everything it does.” The college’s Happy Balance Programme is centred on developing well-being and endeavours to provide individuals with the tools to ensure they develop their social, physical and mental health. As college principal, Mr Rimmer is a firm believer that wellbeing is the key to success. “Healthy, happy individuals make healthy, happy neighbours, relatives and employees,” he said. “They ensure the sustainability and growth of our local economy and underpin regional growth, so as well as focusing on student progression, education and training we will nurture our students to become the responsible, resilient adults that our region and communities need.”. For more information on East Coast College www.eastcoast.ac.uk
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Don’t despair if you have some gaps in your borders. There is enough time to plant out some bedding plants to fill in the spaces and provide you and pollinators with some gorgeous blooms. Try fragrant pelargoniums with a citrus scent and colourful snapdragons to give your borders a boost. The award winning Petunia ‘Night Sky’ looks amazing in baskets and pots which, with its starry petals, is unlike any other. Keep on enjoying your roses for as long as you can by continuing to deadhead them. Just cut off the flower
heads down to either a leaf or a bud below and watch for more flowers to develop. If you have a rambling or climbing rose you may need to keep supporting it to ensure that it continues to grow horizontally – this small effort will reap rewards. Have you been keeping your dahlias inside since last year? They should have been potted up and hardened off by now so they are ready to be planted outside. There are so many varieties and they can provide you with an abundance of flowers for many months. They will need full sun and remember to keep on top of deadheading and watering. FRUIT & VEGETABLES
Keep on sowing! You will already be harvesting salad crops, but to ensure a continuous supply for as long as possible, successional sowing is a must. Keep on preparing the soil and sowing lettuce, radish, carrots, beetroot and peas. If you only have a small space, sowing salad leaves in pots is ideal and the more you harvest, the more will grow!
It’s also a good idea to thin gooseberries out, something that we would perhaps not consider being so fruitful, but by thinning them when they are unripe, this allows for the remaining fruits to bulk and sweeten up ready for harvesting time. Ideally, thin out every other fruit and make sure you keep them watered. If you are growing any kind of squash, such as butternut squash or pumpkin, now is the time to plant them outside. Make sure the plants have been hardened off to cope with the weather conditions and they will need plenty of organic matter well dug into the soil before planting because they like a good feed! Of course, you will be rewarded with some tasty autumn vegetables later in the year. Think vertical as well if you are short of space, as they can be trained to grow upwards. WILDLIFE GARDENING
It’s so important to keep your bird feeders and bird baths clean. If not, diseases can spread rapidly and, while we don’t want that at any time of year, we especially don’t want it when
fledglings are taking flight and our garden birds are incredibly busy. They need to be in the best of health! Give everything a good clean once a week with a suitable cleaner, then fill the feeder with tasty treats and watch your birds thrive. Also, keep an eye on your pots for vine weevil. These small, creamcoloured creatures can completely destroy any container plants by feeding on the roots in the pot. If you can occasionally and carefully tip the plant out and observe the roots in the soil to check, that’s the best thing you can do to spot these maggot-like pests. If you do find any, use vine weevil nematodes to effectively treat them as soon as you can. There seems to be much more interest in moths over recent years and deservedly so! There are many beautiful and beneficial moths which love night-scented plants. By planting evening primrose and honeysuckle you will be adding beautiful, fragrant plants to your garden and nectar for both moths and other garden insects.
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HOME FROM HOME Hamon Court in Hunstanton is a new development by the UK’s leading retirement housebuilder, McCarthy & Stone. Both practical and appealing, these exclusive retirement apartments are, unsurprisingly, generating a great deal of interest Think about the ideal retirement and what that would
involve. Besides good health, no doubt most people’s lists would also, ideally, also include independent living in an attractive place and, quite possibly, somewhere near the sea. Add in safety, security and affordability, together with the possibility of socialising with like-minded people, and it’s not hard to see why Hamon Court, the impressive new McCarthy & Stone retirement development in the heart of Hunstanton, is generating so much interest. This welcoming place has 31 apartments, divided around 50/50 into one-bedroomed and two-bedroomed ones. All brand new and very pleasant, a lot of thought has gone into making them both practical and appealing. Light, bright and spacious, they have their own kitchens, lounges, bedrooms, bathrooms and utility rooms and also boast a host of hidden extras to make life easier – from illuminated light switches to the bathroom and main bedroom, to underfloor heating to free up wall space, and walk-in wardrobes (in the twobedroomed apartments) to keep clutter at bay. All the
windows are double-glazed, there’s a telephone and television point in the living rooms and bedrooms, along with a Sky/ Sky+ point in the living room, and all the apartments have a washer/dryer, with some also boasting patios or balconies. The kitchens are fitted with an integrated fridge/freezer, midheight oven and ceramic hob, along with a stainless steel sink, cooker hood and glass splashback, so that those buying these exclusive retirement homes can simply move in. The modern shower rooms are fully fitted and tiled throughout while the two-bedroom apartments also have an en-suite bathroom. Thanks to plenty of windows, pictures and mirrors, the lobby and corridors are also attractive and appealing, and each apartment even has its own letterbox, so that the postman can deliver direct to the door. For safety and security, each of these lovely homes also has a secure entry system which is linked to the TV, an intruder alarm and smoke detector, and a 24-hour emergency call system. Sales executive Andrea Blackwell explains that the new development is: “designed for fully independent living.”
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There is a house manager on site – the pleasant and friendly Allison Williams – but the purpose of Hamon Court is to provide independent accommodation for those over 60, with homeowners currently ranging from those in their early 60s to those in their mid-80s. Andrea explains: “What we are offering is modern retirement living, high-end contemporary styling of apartments.” The Hunstanton apartments are spacious and inviting and make the most of the popular town’s seaside location, with a subtle nautical theme throughout the lobby, corridors and other public areas and an attractive homeowners’ top floor kitchenette and lounge, as well as a stunning, spacious rooftop sun terrace overlooking the sea. One-bedroomed apartments are £196,950 and twobedroomed apartments £290,950, while a permanent undercroft parking space is another £7,500 (given the development’s central location, however, many homeowners don’t own a car and a permit parking scheme is also available. There is also a mobility scooter charge point just off the lobby.) With its delightful, nautical-themed décor and well thought out spaces, Hamon Court actually feels less like a retirement development and more like a hotel; homeowners are also able to hire the guest suite should they have visitors who wish to stay. Andrea explains: “This is a twin, en-suite room like a hotel room; the house manager prepares and services it; it’s £25 a night and homeowners can use the same facilities across any of the McCarthy & Stone developments throughout the UK.” Many people sell their homes and “downsize” in order to live in a development like this and the team at McCarthy & Stone can assist with this process if required, via their “Home Exchange”. The brochure explains: “Whether you’re downsizing or moving up, our Home Exchange service makes the whole moving process simple, quick and stress-free. Because we’ll be your guaranteed buyer, you remove the uncertainty of chains, potential buyer withdrawal and have the added benefit of no Estate Agent fees.” The company can also provide a personal removal service if required. Andrea elaborates: “People are rattling around larger homes; they’re daunting with their upkeep and cost. We release these larger properties, giving these retirees a lovely lifestyle; low maintenance, with somebody there if they need it.” The house manager is at Hamon Court from Monday to Friday and there’s 24/seven cover (with the development linked to an outside company) when she’s not in the building – while this is definitely not a traditional retirement home and
independent living is what it’s all about, it’s still reassuring to know that this system is in place, should help be required. Meanwhile, Easton House, another McCarthy & Stone development, offering “Retirement-Plus Living” (more of an assisted living scheme) will be opening a few minutes’ away just behind Sainsbury’s – in Hunstanton next year. Hamon Court has a great position right in the heart of the town and was officially opened by Hunstanton’s Mayor a few months ago, with the first homeowners moving in during the last two weeks of February. With more than half the building now currently occupied, the new McCarthy & Stone development is attracting a great deal of interest and there’s an attractive show apartment and a sales and marketing team on site, so that potential homeowners can pop in or make an appointment to come and take a look around. Andrea explains that, while those living in the development have to be over 60: “Anyone can own an apartment; we find that properties may be in trust for the son or daughter as well, so there may be some co-ownership in place.” The new Hamon Court apartments all have brand new, 999-year leases and homeowners pay ground rent and service charges; in return they get to live independently in an attractive, pleasant setting with the pièce de résistance being the communal roof terrace – a stunning, sunny space overlooking the sea. Hamon Court
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Warming up properly and stretching before participating is a critical part of the process. In addition, effectively “cooling down” with similar stretches after an energetic session is also important in maintaining performance, as it can help avoid, or reduce, the risk of injury. However, there are times when our muscles, ligaments and bone structure do sustain injuries. If that occurs, seeking advice at the earliest opportunity and then potentially undergoing treatment, is crucial for a number of reasons. It means we can get the right advice to ensure we do not make the injury worse. But, more importantly, early intervention begins the recovery process sooner, and can speed up our return to activity and see us getting back to full fitness sooner. At times that may require us to visit a chiropractor or physiotherapist for assessment or embark on a course of treatment. In other cases, with aching muscles, an occasional sports massage may help us feel better. Country Chiropractic, based in Surrey Street, Lowestoft, specialises in sports injury treatment with a focus on tailored therapy to the patient. “We assess everyone on an individual basis, making plans specific to them,” explains practice owner and director Sara Dudley, who is a Doctor of Chiropractic. Sport injury treatment at Country Chiropractic includes chiropractic or osteopathic manipulation, soft tissue work such as massage, specific exercises, stretches, lifestyle advice, and ergonomic advice for home and work to aid recovery and help prevent future reoccurrences. Dr Dudley added: “This, combined with other therapies available at this centre, including massage therapy, gait analysis, orthotics, and Kinesiotaping, ensure we are well equipped to deal with the various issues people come to the clinic with including sports injuries.” With a team of chiropractors and osteopaths, the practice also has digital X-ray equipment which enables practice members to obtain images of patients accurately and quickly, with no waiting list. However, the fitter you are before exercise, through diet and following a fitness programme, the more likely you are to improve your performance and stay injury-free. Gyms, health clubs and leisure centres remain popular for people seeking to get fit, stay active, or even lose a little weight and tone up. Bannatyne gyms are renowned for state-of-the-art gym equipment and also have an extensive selection of exercise classes including group cycling in the spin studio, pilates, yoga, aquafit, circuits, bodyattack and many more. The health clubs and their facilities are generally suitable for all levels of fitness and at Bannatyne Health Club Norwich West, for example, there is a selection of new Technogym cardiovascular, resistance and free weights equipment on offer, plus a swimming pool, sauna and steam room for relaxation.
Innovative equipment includes water rowers, wattbikes and a specialist functional training zone with the Queenax functional rig, opening up a new world of fitness. If, however, you do have a few aches and pains, or a niggling injury that doesn’t seem to be clearing up, timely advice and treatment from sports injury professionals is invaluable. Getfitstayfit Norfolk is a Sports Massage & Muscular Injury Clinic based in Norwich which treats people with sport or occupational musculoskeletal injuries. These range from back, shoulder, hip or knee injury, through to those who are recovering from surgery. The facility uses cutting-edge equipment to treat a range of patients, and not just those who play sport on a regular basis. That includes the “Hydrotherm Massage therapy bed.” This allows patients to lie on a hot water massage bed, on their back with no pressure on the painful area. There is also the “Bioneuro Therapy System Sigma Q (ΣQ)®” which will help aid quick recovery from injury. Getfitstayfit Norfolk also deals with chronic pain and pain management. Jacqui Kirby, a director of the company, explains that it is important that people view their body as a whole. “You have to start with balance,” she explains, “and for balance you need to have good support from your core muscles ie. your transverse abdominals. Putting massage into a physical training regime should be considered a must and we also need to understand what our body is doing and the muscles it is using. “That is why it is so important to warm up and stretch, no matter what time of year.” Colder conditions can mean your muscles constrict and tighten more, hence the need to warm up. Jacqui also stressed the importance of not ignoring injuries and forcing your body to continue, which may lead it to over-compensate in other areas. “Putting your body out of synchronisation and adopting ‘pain avoidance behaviour’ is not a good idea,” she adds. “After all, you want to keep that fluid synergy. “If you mask muscular pain, you have a very good chance of doing more damage, as by masking the pain and ignoring it you are hiding the symptoms and the root cause.” We know that keeping active is not only fun, but can also keep us fit and healthy for longer. But occasionally, when we do feel a tweak or sustain an injury, seeking professional advice at an early stage is key to helping sustain our active lifestyle and extend our enjoyment of physical exercise. 101
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Go with the flow Prostate enlargement is one of the most common diseases to affect men beyond middle age. Helen Culling of Spire Norwich Hospital catches up with consultant urologist, Mr Mark Rochester about a new surgical technique to ease symptoms
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below the bladder and just in front of the rectum. Enlargement of the prostate gland affects virtually all men over 50 and the majority of men in their 60s have urinary difficulties due to this enlargement as it compresses the urethra, the pipe which lets urine flow out of the bladder. Mr Mark Rochester, consultant urologist at Spire Norwich Hospital explains: “The common symptoms of an enlarged prostate are increased frequency of urination during the day and at night, hesitancy (a delay in starting to pass urine), urgency, weak stream, a sensation of incomplete bladder emptying, intermittent stream and straining to pass urine. The diagnosis of an enlarged prostate is made by assessment of the patient’s symptoms, rectal examination of the prostate gland, urine test, electronic measurement of urine flow called ‘uroflowmetry’ and an ultra-sound measurement of the post-void residual to assess bladder emptying. In some cases an endoscopic examination of the bladder, called a ‘flexible cystoscopy’, under local anaesthetic, is required. In some select patients, bladder pressure and flow studies called uro-dynamic studies are useful. Men with mild symptoms are managed with watchful waiting or careful observation and offered lifestyle advice such as avoiding excessive intake of caffeinated drinks. Patients suffering from moderate prostatic symptoms are treated with oral medication, many see a noticeable difference in their symptoms over three to six months, depending on the medication prescribed. Surgical treatment is usually indicated for those patients who have severe symptoms and who have symptoms that are inadequately controlled with medical therapy or who elect to receive more definitive treatment. The range of surgical procedures has expanded recently and can include: TUIP (Transurethral Incision of Prostate), can be carried out in patients who have a small prostate gland. TURP (Transurethral Resection of Prostate Gland) was, until recently, the most widely-used method of resecting prostate gland. This is carried out under general anaesthetic (meaning you’ll be asleep during the procedure) and requires an average stay in hospital of between two to three days.
Benefits of the HoLEP procedure • Better relief of prostate obstruction, symptoms and urinary flow rate • Shorter hospital stay • Suitable for men with a prostate of any size • Suitable for men with bleeding disorders (ie. those taking blood- thinning medication) • Longer term benefits and less likelihood of further surgery For further information about prostate gland problems arrange an appointment with your family doctor or call 01603 255614 to make a private appointment with Mr Mark Rochester. For further details regarding consultant urologist Mr Mark Rochester please visit: www.spirenorwich.com and click on his profile.
prostate enlargement A newer procedure called ‘Holmium Laser Enucleation of the Prostate’ (HoLEP) is now available at Spire Norwich Hospital. This procedure allows tissue to be removed with less bleeding and shorter duration of catheterisation (usually just overnight). In most cases this can be performed as a day case (with no overnight stay) and has a lower re-treatment rate than traditional TURP (as low as 1.5 per cent for HoLEP versus 10 per cent for TURP). It is suitable for all men and all sizes of prostate, and in my experience (of nearly 700 procedures in Norwich) has an excellent impact on men’s quality of life. I have trained a number of surgeons in this technique and am passionate about the benefits of this approach over more traditional surgeries. Most patients are also candidates for a novel procedure called ‘Prostatic Urethral Lift Implant’ (UroLift) which holds the prostate open rather than removing tissue to improve symptoms. This has the advantage of being performed under sedation or local anaesthetic, with quick recovery and no need for a catheter to be fitted afterwards. Open removal of the prostate through an incision in the lower abdomen is only carried out in a very small minority of patients who have an extremely large prostate gland that cannot be treated by laser.” Mr Mark Rochester concludes: “If you have symptoms related to bladder ageing, a urine infection or another causes for concern, it’s very important to discuss your symptoms with your GP. If your GP is concerned, you may be referred to a consultant urologist for further investigation. It’s always best to check rather than ignore symptoms – don’t take a ‘fingers crossed’ approach.”
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HAMMOND NISSAN The Halesworth dealership delivering world class quality! Take the superb range of Nissan cars and combine it with an outstanding new showroom. Add in expert advice and superb service from long established experts. The result? Hammond Nissan. A truly exciting new development for the region’s motorist. The stunningly refurbished Hammond Nissan dealership in Halesworth is the latest chapter in the 55-year story of the Hammond Group. AW & D Hammond began trading in the village of Wenhaston in 1962. Founded by Roy and Daisy Hammond and operating out of what was little more than a wooden shed with a couple of petrol pumps, the company was nevertheless based on the principles of high quality customer care and service from the outset. They are principles that have proved timeless. Today, representing five manufacturers, from eight different premises, the Hammond Group still adheres to its values of total customer satisfaction. The most recent development in the company’s unfolding strategy is the exciting new Nissan outlet in Halesworth.
Completely overhauled to meet Nissan’s global standards, the premises feature an impressive showroom. The red, black and white colour scheme oozes style but, as dealer principal Piers Capleton explains, the strategy goes a lot deeper than the decor. “This was an enormous project; a total refit involving air conditioning, LED lighting and the latest IT. It’s also been designed to enhance the customer experience by breaking down the barriers. Coming into the showroom you walk amongst the vehicles, and when you sit down to talk with a member of our staff, it’s not across a desk. This creates a much more open, friendlier and welcoming environment.” Hammond’s relationship with Nissan is long established. It stretches back to the early 1970s, before Nissan GB as we know it today, existed. Over those decades Hammond has consistently delivered the high levels of service that Nissan expects and has become one of the marque’s most respected dealerships. Still a family firm, run by equal shareholders Derek and Glen Hammond, the business is an extraordinary combination
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of award-winning, literally global standard, service, and locally-based, feet-on-the-ground values. With both Louise and Andrew Hammond also working in the business, the third generation is coming through. Derek Hammond says that in a world where motor retailers are queuing up to become Nissan dealers, to be appointed by the manufacturer to have not just Halesworth, but Bury St Edmunds too, is a serious achievement. “We’re constantly monitored by Nissan in terms of our performance at every level, and we always deliver. It’s global branding, brought to our customers through personal service. To be appointed to two dealerships is about as big a compliment as Nissan can pay us.” Glen Hammond points out that the low turnover in staff makes for continuity in customer relationships, which is a major factor in the company’s success. With 272 staff on the payroll, Hammond has come a long way since Roy’s first foray into motor retailing. Staff commitment has remained a constant, and it’s highly prized in the business today. “Staff loyalty feeds into customer loyalty and relationships are vital to us.” Relationships are sufficiently important to be a twoway street, and Hammond regularly uses local suppliers for building and other contracting work. The brothers see their continual investment in the business as another key factor. “We’re always looking and if some new technology will help the business, by helping the customer, we’re prepared to invest in it.” Again, it’s the combination of cutting-edge thinking with deep-rooted values that shines through in this dynamic dealership. As to being “award-winning”, the Hammond trophy cabinet is really rather well-stocked. April saw them win the prize for Best Electric Vehicle Customer Experience in Bury St Edmunds, and in 2016 they won, for the second time, the prestigious Nissan Global Award, which goes only to dealerships meeting the very highest standards. Standards of service aside, the products are impressive too. The Nissan Qashqai, Juke and Micra are top-selling high quality vehicles, and the Leaf is an important development in the growing electric vehicle market. In fact Nissan currently sells more electric vehicles than anyone else.
Perception of the brand has never been higher, and the range on offer at Hammond covers all the options from Nissan. Getting up close to them is easy, and a pleasure, in the light airy showroom with its bright, white floor and striking red fittings. Expert staff ensure that customers are fully advised on the best car for their needs, and the aftersales service is superb. “It’s about constantly improving the customer’s experience”, says Derek Hammond. “Our team are equipped with tablets and laptops to have all the necessary records and information to hand. Sitting down, informally, in a fresh, modern environment helps us to engage with clients and establish the sort of relationships that we see as vital.” Corporate relationships are equally important and Hammond Nissan provides vehicles for many businesses, employing a specialist business sales manager to liaise with companies across the region. The impressive Hammond Nissan premises are on Norwich Road, in Halesworth, and attract customers from a wide area. To service such a large catchment area the company operates a collection and delivery service which they see as yet another part of the offering to distance them from the competition. It’s always about going that extra mile. Fully refurbished to international standards, offering the high quality Nissan range, and outstanding service and aftercare, the Hammond Nissan dealership in Halesworth is very impressive. Rooted in family-run and local business values, but offering cars and care at global levels, Hammond Nissan is not just first class, it’s world class.
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MOVING ON UP! facts at a glance Nissan Micra Visia Limited Edition 1.0
Price: £11,995; Top speed: 106mph; Acceleration (0 to 60) 13.7 seconds; Economy: Urban, 46.3 mpg; extra urban, 65.7; combined 56.5; Emissions: 115 g/km
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The all new Nissan Micra has what it takes to continue its European success story, says motoring correspondent David Wakefield
The Nissan Micra - the fifth generation of which has recently been launched - has 34 years of history and sales success in Europe. First launched in 1983, it is one of Europe’s most recognisable car model names. More than seven million units have been sold worldwide since launch, with more than 3.5 million of those in Europe. With the new Micra a priority from the beginning was to put the customer at the heart of the project. Focus groups and clinics created a foundation for what the car should be – a nocompromise package which clearly answered the needs of European small car buyers. The Micra is available with three engines – a 0.9-litre 90 PS three-cylinder downsized turbo petrol, a 1.5-litre 90 PS diesel and a 1.0-litre 73 PS naturally-aspirated petrol. Prices start at £11,995 and there is a wide choice of spec levels.
Available only as a five-door model, the car is longer, lower and wider than ever before. The wheelbase is also longer. In profile, the car’s sloping roof line is clearly visible. The black B and C-pillars create a floating roof effect, while the C-pillar is home to the discreet door handles which provide access for rear passengers. At the rear are the striking new boomerangshaped light clusters. Above is the sports-style rear roof spoiler, also standard to enhance aerodynamic performance. Together these features create a recognisable motif for the back of the car. The new Micra is available in 10 colours. The solid finishes are Ivory and White, with Platinum Silver, Echo Grey and Enigma Black available as standard metallic finishes. The ‘character’ metallic colours are Energy Orange,
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Passion Red, Pulse Green and Power Blue, and are expected to be among the most popular choices with customers. Glaze White is the single pearlescent option. Three of the colours – Energy Orange, Pulse Green and Passion Red – are unique to Micra. The interior has been carefully created to put the customer at the heart of the experience. Instruments and controls have been grouped together for comfort, convenience and safety, giving what Nissan believes is the best-in-class “eyes off the road” time. Comfort is a priority. A rake/reach-adjustable steering wheel is standard, while the lowered seating position for the driver and front passenger mean there’s exceptional headroom for taller occupants. Coupled with class-leading fore/aft driver’s seat adjustment, it means a driver who is 2.03 metres (6 ft 8 ins) can fit comfortably behind the wheel. The speciallydesigned front seats provide continuous back support, helping to decrease driver fatigue on long journeys. The car’s increased width compared with the preceding model means enhanced elbow space for rear passengers, plus best-in-class shoulder and knee room. Boot capacity is a very competitive 300 litres which expands to 1,004 litres when the 60:40 split rear seats are folded down. The 10-litre glove box has been specifically shaped to take a two-litre drinks bottle, while bottles up to 1.5 litres will fit in the front door bins. Additionally, there are two cupholders between the front seats, plus another in the rear. For driver comfort, air-conditioning is standard on all but the entry level model, with automatic air-conditioning available on the higher grades. The new Nissan Micra is equipped with a wide range of intuitive “in-control” technologies designed to enhance the car’s comfort, convenience and safety performance. Many of them are standard across the range, while others are available from specific grades or as an option. A first for the B-hatchback segment is the BOSE® Personal premium audio system, which offers a 360˚personal listening experience thanks to two speakers located in the driver’s seat head rest. The BOSE® Personal system has just six speakers – the others are in the front doors and the A-pillars. The
system is unique to Micra and has been specially tuned to create the best possible sound inside the cabin. Customers control many of the new Micra’s features using the infotainment system, located high up in the centre of the dashboard. NissanConnect is the name given to the most advanced of these. Every new Micra comes with Intelligent Lane Intervention, Intelligent Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Recognition, Traffic Sign Recognition and High Beam Assist. It also comes with six airbags as standard, plus seat belt warnings and seat belt height adjustment for the front and rear. Isofix child seats can be used with the new Micra, including in the front passenger seat. Electronic safety systems include Electronic Stability Program, anti-lock brakes, and Hill Start Assist. A speed limiter, automatic headlight sensor, automatic hazard lights and a Tyre Pressure Monitoring System are also fitted to every Micra.
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Safe and sound
The award-winning Tucson SUV is good-looking, practical and costefficient and comes with a whole host of safety features. David Wakefield takes a closer look…
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hich is Hyundai’s fastest-selling European model, with more than 115,000 ordered in Europe? Some may be surprised to hear that it is the highly capable Tucson compact SUV. The Tucson, available in two and four wheel drive versions, can tackle motorways and mud with equal panache, and, with two petrol engines and four diesel options in the range, it has one of the widest powertrain choices in its class. Prices start at £19,705. The most recent addition is the efficient 1.7 litre diesel with seven-speed double clutch transmission and front wheel drive. The combination is economical and ecofriendly; the engine emits only 129 g/km of carbon dioxide and consumes a moderate 4.9 litres of diesel per 100 kilometres.
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Hyundai Tucson S 1.6 GDi Manual 2WD
Price: £19.705; Top speed: 113 mph; Acceleration (0-62): 11.5 seconds; Economy: Urban, 35.8; Extra urban, 52.3 mpg; Combined, 44.8 mpg; Emissions: 147 g/km
dealer details Dingles Hyundai Delft Way, Norwich, Norfolk, NR6 6BB Tel: 01603 480077 www.hyundai.co.uk
This 7DCT provides 20 per cent higher fuel efficiency and lower CO2 emissions compared to a six-speed automatic transmission. And, with a maximum torque of 340 Nm over a wide rev range of 1,750 rpm to 2,500 rpm, the new version of the Tucson will also be able to take the hills and holes in its stride. For further efficiency, the new powertrain also comes with the Integrated Stop & Go (ISG) system as standard, which is also available for the 1.7-litre (low power), and the 2.0-litre standard-power, diesel engines as well as the 1.6-litre petrol engine. The Tucson is one of the safest vehicles in its segment and received the maximum five-star Euro NCAP safety rating. It benefits from a solid body structure featuring 51 per cent of ultra-high strength steel for improved torsional rigidity and impact resistance and a host of innovative passive and active safety features such as
Autonomous Emergency Braking with pedestrian recognition that stops the car automatically if a crash is predicted. The Tucson’s list of safety features also includes a Blind Spot Detection that alerts the driver to approaching vehicles, Rear Cross Traffic Alert which scans a 180-degree area behind the vehicle, alerting the driver if there is approaching cross-traffic, and the Lane Keeping Assist System applying steering correction in case of unintended lane departure. Additionally, the active hood cushions the impact shock in case of a frontal collision. The Tucson was also recognised as the ‘Best Mainstream Small 4x4’ in BusinessCar’s annual awards last year, with the Tucson’s design, cost-efficiency and practicality securing the top spot for Hyundai. Commenting at the time, Paul Barker, editor at BusinessCar, said: “Hyundai’s
continued upward progress means it is now an established fleet player, and the new Tucson is the most impressive product the company has yet launched into the UK fleet sector. Good looking, practical and costefficient, it clearly ticks all the boxes for fleet drivers looking for something in this sector.” The BusinessCar Awards are unique in that they are the only awards decided by the fleet industry itself, with the readers of the magazine and BusinessCar.co.uk voting for the products, services and companies that best support their businesses. Rather than being decided by a panel of experts, the BusinessCar Award winners are chosen by the people relying on them to help efficiently run their businesses on a daily basis. All Hyundai passenger cars come with Hyundai’s industry-leading, five-year unlimited mileage warranty package.
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“How do you ensure that your money can provide for the rest of your life, whilst factoring in any other spending that you make?”
THINKING AHEAD WITH GREATER FLEXIBILITY IN THE WAY PENSION SAVINGS CAN BE ACCESSED, IT IS MORE IMPORTANT THAN EVER TO GET ADVICE BOTH WHILE BUILDING YOUR PENSION POT AND BEFORE YOU START SPENDING IT. CARL LAMB EXPLORES THE ADVICE OPTIONS AVAILABLE PUTTING MONEY ASIDE FOR RETIREMENT has become more
attractive for many people. Since pension freedoms came into force in April 2015, anyone over the minimum retirement age – currently 55 – can access as much of their pension savings as they like when they like, subject to paying any tax due. Before pension freedoms, the most common approach to providing an income in retirement was to spend a large capital sum to buy an annuity, securing an income for the rest of your life. However, under the new rules, you can now draw directly from your pot, leaving the remainder invested for potential growth. This has also meant that pension savings can be used for other purposes such as new cars, holidays or settling an outstanding mortgage. The new freedoms bring a wide range of possibilities for retirement planning, but they also bring with them a burden of responsibility as soon-to-be retirees sit down and decide exactly what to do with the pot that they have been building up over the years. This is a critical time for your planning: how do you ensure that your money can provide for the rest of your life, whilst factoring in any other spending that you would like to make? The Government’s Pension Wise website will give you a starting point to understand your retirement options but can’t give you specific advice that is tailored to your individual circumstances. A financial adviser can do this and will ensure that you understand the implications of any decisions you make. Financial advisers must be authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority and it is really important that you ensure
that anyone giving you advice about pensions and retirement planning is properly authorised to do so. This not only gives you the confidence that the person giving the advice has the necessary qualifications and knowledge, but will also give you the backing of the Financial Ombudsman and Financial Services Compensation Scheme in the unlikely event that something goes wrong. The Government has recognised the importance of taking retirement advice and has introduced a facility to allow pension savers to draw up to £1,500 from their pension pot to pay for regulated advice. A maximum of £500 can be drawn to pay for advice at a time, on up to three occasions. The allowance can only be used once in any tax year but, importantly, can be used at any age. This can provide a useful means to check that your plans are on the right track at earlier stages in your working life as well as when making decisions immediately prior to retirement. The allowance is available to anyone who has defined contribution pension savings, where you and your employer, if you have one, make contributions to the fund which is invested for growth. It isn’t available to anyone who is a member of an occupational or defined benefits scheme, where future retirement benefits are based on salary and length of service. Recent research has indicated that taking advice about your pension planning will boost your pension pot. It states that: “UK savers who take advice save on average £98 more every month and receive an additional income of £3,654 every year of their retirement, based upon a pension pot of £100,000.”* *www.unbiased.co.uk/value-of-advice/report-stats The value of an investment and the income from it could go down as well as up. The return at the end of the investment period is not guaranteed and you may get back less than you originally invested. The tax treatment of investments depends on individual circumstances and is subject to change.
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For independent financial advice, contact Almary Green on 01603 706740 or email enquiries@almarygreen.com. Please remember that the advice here is generic and we recommend that you get individual personalised advice.
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RULES AND REGULATIONS LEGAL EXPERT JULIAN GIBBONS LOOKS AT THE MANY RESTRICTIONS ON THE PROFESSION TODAY IT’S NOT ALWAYS THAT EASY finding legal topics to entertain.
I must admit that sometimes I have resort to the solicitors’ own weekly legal publication for inspiration, the Law Society’s Gazette. This has been in circulation for decades and comes every week to solicitors on the roll. It is generally a mixture of news about the profession and a few legal articles on various areas, most of which are of little interest. The truth is that most of the so-called “news” is of little interest to anyone who is not a solicitor. A skim through the first few pages does, though, show what the profession today has to put up with. In the old days solicitors had little to worry about. Their role was defined; they knew professionally what they could and should do and what the limits of the professional role were. To be a solicitor you just had to have a practising certificate and indemnity insurance and you were good to go. You would rarely, if ever, hear from the solicitors’ regulator, then the Law Society, unless you did something really wrong! Today, of course, it is all very different. The rot started when the new independent regulatory section of the Law Society, the Solicitors’ Regulation Authority (the SRA), started to demand that solicitors put the words: “Regulated by the Solicitors’ Regulation Authority” on their letter headings. That then changed to “Authorised and regulated…” This was a fundamental change: no longer could you just put up your name plate and open for business, you now had to be approved by the SRA bureaucrats, despite having qualified as a solicitor by exams and a degree and on-the-job training. The irony of this “approval” process is that those doing the approving have dubious or no qualifications to “risk assess” any proposed practice. In fact, this new regime, like so much regulation, seemed to be a solution looking for a problem, with no evidence that there were issues to address with the way solicitors did their business, nor that the proposed solution would actually solve any burning problems with the profession.
There are few other professions that go through this rigmarole. Added to this, and the point we started with, is everything else the profession has to navigate today. As well as rocketing insurance premiums for many, there are the new requirements imposed by general regulations which catch the profession, such as those relating to money-laundering. Then there are the new initiatives which appear almost weekly, from one of the numerous bodies who want to have a finger in the legal regulation pie. These go from the super regulator of other regulators, the Legal Services Board, to the Legal Services Consumer Council and the Legal Ombudsman. The Legal Services Board works constantly to change the regulatory landscape so as to impose new or different rules, such as making firms collect diversity data, while the Legal Services Consumer Council wants to force solicitors to publish their fees (how you do that in any realistic way is beyond me) and the Legal Ombudsman, the ultimate arbiter of legal complaints, wants the power to consider complaints without any time limit ie. possibly dating from decades ago, as well as complaints from people who are not clients at all. All this is non fee-earning work that the profession has to deal with. On top of all this, solicitors have to spend a lot of time trying to maintain the integrity of the profession when it is continually undermined by Government initiatives which have the dire consequences the profession warned about at the time, but which the Government didn’t listen to. This includes allowing outside investment in legal firms (which has resulted in creditors losing millions of pounds when these models have failed), allowing cases on a no-win, no-fee basis with a resulting explosion in defendants’ insurance costs and allowing middle men to muscle in on personal injury work, only for the Government to try and ban referral fees when the level of abuses and distortions of the market they predictably caused became so obvious that even the Government could not ignore them! Lest this be thought of as a lawyer’s special pleading, reflect that other professions have been under the same Government boot. That is probably why schools cannot recruit enough people to fill head teacher posts and why there is a general shortage of GPs. There is a common theme. The Government wants to micro-manage and be in control of everything. The problem is that no self-respecting professional will put up with this indefinitely. Life is too short.
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This year’s Town Close PTA May Ball, organised by Kate Evans, Debbie Cowles and their extensive PTA team, took place on Saturday May 20 on the headmaster’s lawn and had a ‘Secret Garden’ theme raising over £10,000 for the school’s PTA and local charity Nelson’s Journey. This special evening included a welcome drink, canapés, a delicious three-course dinner, coffee and petits fours catered by Chef Alex, plus an auction, prize game, aerial act by Sparkle artists and live entertainment from six-piece band Ignite.
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1. Steven Knight, Paul Gregory, Bob Bryant, Robert Barley, Adrian Buck and Richard Stone 2. Graham Castleton, Philip Baker, Robert Ayers, Martin Smith and Robbie Gardiner 3. Darren Steel and Damian Jones 4. Tom Beales, Colin Beales and Matthew Wooltorton 5. John Langford (Norfolk President), Rus Wilson (President) and Roger Pierson (Eastern Counties Council Member) 6. Michael and Thomas Cooper 7. Tony Falco, George Redpath, Rus Wilson (President), Dick Smith and Ken Nelson 8. Robbie Hall and Rob Earle-Mitchell 9. George Clamp, Steve Jones and Nikos Coulson
10. Zack Stevens and Carol Stevens 11. Philip Baker and Martin Smith 12. Matt Jary and David Vaughan 13. Tom Dare, Dan Lawrence, Tim Marshall, Richie Hyde and George Tomlinson 14. James Shipp 15. Paul Hubbard, Robert Fay and Lee Simpson 16. Phil Munnings and Paul Mullen 17. David Robinson 18. Matt Jary, Nick Easter (Ex-England and Harlequins Rugby Player, Number 8) and Rus Wilson (President) 19. Jim and Tom Keeble 20. Yvonne Titterington and Martin Smith 21. Graham Castleton, Andrew Stubbs, Gary McGee and Neil Dale
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Anything you dislike? I don’t like the way that elections are so controlled and stagemanaged these days. All the parties try to restrict what we can film and who we speak to. It’s because TV, particularly regional TV, has such a big audience and they want to get across the right message, but I wish they’d spend more time talking to real people. I also hate politicians who won’t directly answer a question; it’s insulting to the public. Will you get some time off after the Election? If so, how will you spend it? I have very long summer holidays where I catch up on sleep and read loads of books. I really like going off to remote places to walk. Do you have any hobbies? I enjoy walking and swimming and I’ve recently taken up archery which I seem to be quite good at.
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Andrew Sinclair In the run-up to the General Election on Thursday, June 8, we catch up with BBC East’s busy political correspondent who divides his working life between East Anglia and Westminster
This must be an incredibly demanding time for you – what does covering a General Election involve? It is pretty full on! For a start there is lots happening with various big names visiting different parts of the region on an almost daily basis and my patch extends all the way over to Northampton and Milton Keynes and right down to the Thames. But then there are all the other things which we have to do in an election: TV and radio debates, special features and ensuring that we are fair to everybody. So there are lots of meetings (which I never enjoy) and loads of emails – I’m getting about 200 a day at the moment. And, of course, I need to find out what’s actually going on, so I must make time to visit places and chat to people and a lot of that can only be done at evenings and weekends. So the days are long, mealtimes erratic and my mileage claim goes through the roof. But in a bizarre way I secretly love it. What do you have to do on the day of the General Election itself? Sleep! I will get up with the family, go for an early swim, remember to vote (I was once so busy I forgot!) and then spend the rest of the day in bed. I will be at an election count for most of the night reporting for the national results programme before moving into the office at around 4 or 5am to start preparing material for the day’s output. Most of the day will be spent in and out of TV and radio studios, although I normally have a hotel room nearby in case there is the chance for a few hours’ sleep. Once the Friday programmes are out of the way (and the last one is at 10.30pm) there will be the weekend political programmes to work on and then I will have to be in London on the Monday to watch the new Cabinet being formed. What aspects of your job do you particularly like? The camaraderie at times like this is brilliant. Everyone works well together when there’s a big story on, we all help each other out and there are never any rows! There is a brilliant but small team of producers, researchers and technical people working behind the scenes to help the likes of me get on air and get it right.
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Are you Norfolk born and bred? No, but I regard Norfolk as my home as I’ve lived here longer than anywhere else. I was born in London and lived in Africa, Manchester and Surrey before coming here in 1995. I was once told that I had to live here for 20 years before I could call myself local. (Another person told me I had to have two generations of my family in the local graveyard before I could really call myself local). Can you tell us a little about your family? They are very long-suffering and supportive at times like this and when this election is over will be taken out for lots of meals and other treats! You have worked in journalism for over 20 years – who have you enjoyed interviewing most? I’ve interviewed every Prime Minister since Edward Heath which I quite enjoy boasting about (although some of them had stopped being Prime Minister when I met them), and I once was able to grab a few words with Nelson Mandela; all memorable moments. How has journalism changed since you’ve been working? It has become far more demanding because there are more platforms and more output. Twenty years ago the internet hardly existed, no-one had thought of social media, and there was no 24-hour TV news. Now we are expected to do far more. When I started working in radio in 1988 I was out of touch for hours at a time and would carry 2p coins in the car to ring in from a phone box. Now I can be found instantly and I’m expected to report instantly. When a local MP resigned a few years ago they rang to tell me while I was in the middle of shopping and I broke the story on TV from the fresh food aisle of Sainsbury’s! Do you watch much TV? If so, which TV programmes get your vote? I watch very little TV except the news. I do enjoy gritty dramas which, thanks to the iPlayer, I can catch up with while travelling. Apple Tree Yard was good, the Shetland series and The Clique. When it comes to comedy nothing beats Peter Kay’s Car Share at the moment. What do like about living in East Anglia? The remoteness. People have to go out of their way to come to Norfolk, they can’t just drop in while passing. We’re very lucky to live in such a rural place with beautiful countryside and stunning beaches. It’s also a very safe county and you can have a good work/life balance. Is there anything that you dislike? The poor mobile phone reception! What are your plans for the future? To get through this election and make it to the summer!
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