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Welcome to our latest issue, refreshed and all spruced up for the Royal Wedding that descends on the UK at the end of April. Some of us will be glued to the TV to bathe in regal highdefinition, others deserting for far-flung shores.
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If you fancy touring the county, then we have a great article on Suffolk produce and how it is best to sample it at its source, this starts on page 34 and reminds us of the delicious local food we have on our doorstop.
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With the summer coming up this month’s magazine also outlines some of the many festivals we have in Suffolk, from the Pulse Fringe Festival in Ipswich to the South and Heart of Suffolk Walking Festival there is something for everyone, so remember to make a note in your diary to book your tickets in good time. Add to that, a new regular feature we will be running My New Business this issue we focus on Dominique Godfrey and her Sugarplum Cupcakes. With the weather now feeling more Spring-like there are some great events happening in this corner of Suffolk so be sure to take a look at our extensive listings from page 60 and get out and about. If you would like to promote your business, why not get in contact? We are the largest independent lifestyle magazine publisher in Ipswich, with two regional annuals, The Best of Suffolk and The Best of Norfolk, a genuinely engaging and authorative quarterly business publication, IoD Suffolk Magazine and of course our three bi-monthly publications, Central, Select and Coast magazines. See you next issue!
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Festivals in Suffolk Escapism and inspiration are the founding features of any festival. Those held in Suffolk, with their eclectic mix of artistic flavours and backdrop of picturesque towns and beautiful countryside, deliver these elements in abundance. In the last ten years or so, festivals have been springing up all over the place in Suffolk. Whether you’re looking for art, music, food or beer festivals on a small or large scale the events in our region are well worth a visit. Perhaps the most famous of them, Latitude in Southwold, celebrates its 6th birthday this year. Last year saw around 35,000 people come together to see what the organiser call the best in music, literature, comedy, poetry, film, theatre, cabaret, art, dance, opera and fashion and this year looks set to be just as successful.
Now in its third year, Harvest at Jimmy’s is also going from strength to strength. Held at Jimmy Docherty’s farm, which was made famous by the TV programme ‘Jimmy’s Farm’, this festival embraces a passion for food and music and combines them both in one wonderful event. With a capacity of around 15,000 and held over two days in September each year, the festival has a family friendly atmosphere and a dedicated programme of events for kids as well as adults. Among those making appearances at the last two event’s were KT Tunstall, Newton Faulkner, the Hairy Bikers and Jamie Oliver’s Fifteen staff. 3
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This year’s line-up so far includes Eliza Doolittle, Huw Stephens, Mary Berry and Richard Corrigan. On a smaller scale, many of the towns and villages in Suffolk offer their own unique arts related festivals. Aldeburgh, for example, has two literary festivals of note: Aldeburgh poetry festival, which is now in its 23rd year, will take place in November and features over twenty poets from around the world. Aldeburgh Literary Festival, taking place in March each year, also focuses on literature and loo ks at a variety of topics including travel, biography, history, and humour, offering sessions for all those interested. Framlingham is another of Suffolk’s towns also offering an arts festival This event features a range of sessions including a number of practical workshops and performances; this year, visitors can learn about rag rug making techniques and listen to the Suffolk Cello Ensemble. Pulse Fringe Festival, 26th May to 11th June is a fantastic event for Ipswich, it’s very reasonably priced and accessible to all – a richer programme than I remember at any Fringe venue The Guardian Ipart, the arts festival in Ipswich, has also proved very popular over the years. Offering a diverse array of events such as stand-up comedy, live music, visual arts and film held in a variety of local venues, the festival caters for all interests during its three weeks.
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Moving away from the arts, Suffolk is also famous for its food and beer festivals. In fact, there are so many it would be impossible to list them all here! Some of note include The Aldeburgh Food and Drink Festival, the Festival of Beer and Brewing at the Museum of East Anglian Life in Stowmarket, Ipswich Beer Festival, Hundon Plough’s beer festival, Yaxley Cherry Tree’s festivals and also the Sausage and Beer festival at Jimmy’s Farm. South and Heart of Suffolk Walking Festival in May/June, which features around 30 walks in a variety of locations, is popular among those who love Suffolk’s delightful scenery. Walking with a difference, the festival also features outings with a poet and photographic and twilight walks. Xtreme fest in Felixstowe may be worth a visit if you like physical activities such as kayaking, skateboarding, biking, archery and martial arts. Also showcasing local live bands, the main aim of the festival is to promote sport and healthy living to all. Those mentioned above form only a very small percentage of the festivals going on in Suffolk. If you’re interested in these sort of events why not also check out the High Tide Festival, Bury St Edmunds’ Festival, LeeStock Music Festival, Woolpit Festival, Helmingham Hall Food and Drink Festival or Freesingfield Music Festival.
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Experience Weird and Wonderful Wood For those fascinated by the beauty of wood and beautiful wooden objects, this event is worth a visit. For two days there will be over 70 artists and craftspeople at Haughley Park, enjoy watching their practical skills and appreciate their work.
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Listen to Bach – Magnificat Johann Sebastian Bach’s setting of the Magnificat is one of his finest and most popular religious works. The Suffolk Villages Festival present all-Bach concert including the Magnificat in D major BWV243, the Ascension Oratorio, BWV11 and two cantatas: ‘O ewiges Feuer, O Ursprung der Liebe’, BWV34 and ‘Lobe den Herren, den mächtigen König der Ehren’, BWV137. Performed by Claire Tomlin (soprano), Timothy Kenworthy-Brown (countertenor), Tom Raskin (tenor), Giles Davies (baritone), Psalmody, Essex Baroque Orchestra and directed by Peter Holman. Monday 30th May at 6pm, tickets £15, £12 & £10 (half-price to those in full-time education) from 01206 366606 or box@suffolkvillagesfestival.com Part of the Suffolk Villages Festival Winter Concert Series. St Mary’s Church, Hadleigh Suffolk IP7 5DT www.suffolkvillagesfestival.com
Visit the All About Dogs show A fun day out for you and your dog Bring your dog to The Suffolk Showground and join in a day of fun and games from have a go agility, flyball heel work to music and lots more. Speak to the experts about those little doggy problems. Watch the displays in the arena If you love your dog your love this event. Follow us on facebook www.allaboutdogsshow.co.uk On gate: Adult £6 Child £3 book discount tickets online: www.allaboutdogsshow.co.uk Sun 24th to Mon 25th April Trinity Park, Suffolk Showground Suffolk 9.30am - 5.00pm daily
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Pulse Festival 2011 The New Wolsey Theatre’s PULSE Fringe Festival 2011 presents an eclectic mix of theatre in Ipswich over a two week period (26 May to 11 June) with over 50 shows to tease your taste buds and generate debate about everything from the meaning of life to the merits of home hairdressing. PULSE was established in 2001 to provide a platform for new and emerging talent. For PULSE ’11, Festival Director Emma Bettridge has brought together the most exciting new work from across the country – new work from established companies like nabavok, Inspector Sands, Hoipolloi, Bryony Kimmings and Tim Clare and work from new artists like John Orbourne who presents John Peel’s Shed. Emma brings vast experience to her role as Festival Director. She was Head of Programming at Pleasance Theatre, London and Edinburgh and Producer of Pick of the Pleasance at Latitude Festival for three years.
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”I am delighted to be running this year's festival,” says Emma. “PULSE is the perfect platform for showcasing the best new work out there. It's a place where companies can exhibit their work to a diverse audience – including industry professionals, regular theatre goers and PULSE fans – in a supportive, focused and dynamic environment. It's a great opportunity for those seeking feedback, performing a piece for the first time or showing work prior to touring to international festivals such as Edinburgh. The eastern region has strong theatrical network which is largely due to the support of Escalator. PULSE is proud to have a number of Escalator supported artists in the
programme this year, as we believe that regional support is paramount in the development of new work. We are thrilled to be able to offer theatre practitioners the opportunity to come and play at the New Wolsey. We put together a programme we want to see and hope you feel the same. The PULSE team is looking forward to three weeks of being challenged, entertained, scared, thrilled and flabbergasted - we look forward to welcoming you along for the ride.” This multi-genre festival features theatre, dance, new writing, comedy, site-specific work, performance poetry and film and audiences are encourage to take risks and try new things. It’s also an opportunity to support the development of new talent from the East of England. Emma is particularly looking forward to The Two Wrongies (“Completely bonkers comedy dance duo from Brighton. Think naked air guitar and dance moves you've never seen before.”), Inspector Sands’ A Life in 22 Minutes (“I am particularly delighted to have this company in as in all my years programming this is the first time I have managed to pin them down! This company is one to watch.”) and Chris Thorpe’s High Speed Impact Test Number One (“Chris is a beautifully poetic writer.”).
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CAPTAIN KO AND THE PLANET OF RICE by Dancing Brick, a study into memory loss and neurological diseases such as Alzheimer’s (New Wolsey Theatre, 26 May) JOHN PEEL’S SHED by SHOW+TELL, an ode to radio, to John Peel, to good music and to record players (New Wolsey Studio, 26 May) HOW TO BE A LEADER in which comedian Tim Clare teaches you how to take over the world (New Wolsey Theatre, 27 May) 30 CECIL STREET – dream-like dance-theatre wonder from Dan Canham (Kneehigh, DV8) (New Wolsey Studio, 27 May) HUGH HUGHES: HOW I GOT HERE by Hoipolloi Theatre, Hugh’s first forays into film reflecting on the dramatic changes in his life (Ipswich Film Theatre, 29 May) WOULD BE NICE THOUGH by Holly Bodmer and Dot Howard, reflecting on those 20 minutes before THAT job interview (New Wolsey Studio, 1 June) DARKNESS: MORNING OF TWO LIGHTS by Lakeside Theatre, a rehearsed reading of an enthralling new play by Jonathan Lichtenstein (New Wolsey Studio, 2 June) THIS IS JUST TO SAY by Hannah Jane Walker – an intimate, engaging conversation about apology set around a table (Arlingtons, 3 June) AGNES AND WALTER by Smith, a story of secret wishes, suppressed desires and a garden shed inspired by The Secret Life of Walter Mitty (Jerwood Dance House, 3 June) 7 DAY DRUNK by Bryony Kimmings, a one woman show created entirely in states of intoxication in collaboration with a team of scientists and a documentary filmmaker! (New Wolsey Studio, 7 June) THE YOUNG PRETENDER by nabakov, a fast paced, intimate new play by E V Crowe that looks at Britain's rebellious past, to engage with the world's rebellious present (New Wolsey Studio, 11 June) STANDPOINT by Jumped Up Theatre, explores the tensions of a small city – Peterborough – trying to absorb the challenges of change, multi-culturalism (New Wolsey Studio, 11 June)
Tickets: (£8 & £5) go on sale soon. visit www.pulsefringe.com to find out more and to register your interest.
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Latitude Festival 2011 14th-17th July 2011 – Henham Park Estate, Southwold In the sumptuous surrounds of the Suffolk countryside, the gates will open for the sixth edition of the Latitude Festival. Since its inception in 2006, Latitude has changed the face of festivals, with a passion only matched by its ambition. Encompassing all aspects of the art and music worlds Latitude is the only place that brings together the best in music, literature, comedy, poetry, film, theatre, cabaret, art, dance, opera and fashion for one spectacular weekend. Bigger and better for 2011 Latitude has an increased arena size but with no capacity increase, allowing festival goers to roam the site freely while keeping its intimate and cosy feel; and there is also a second bridge across the lake from which crowds can enjoy spectacular light and visual displays and ad hoc performances. With an unrivalled programme of music and arts scheduled all weekend long, Latitude will continue to inspire and innovate, enlighten and engage with another incredible event promised for 2011.
Tania Harrison – Programmer of the Arts Arenas says: “Each year it’s a challenge to bring new and interesting performances to Latitude but I’m especially excited about this year’s line up. There will be some brilliant and innovative theatre performances all across the site and arenas and some may be quite unexpected and different from what we have ever done at Latitude before. The Faraway Forest has developed this year and will host the Outdoor Theatre and also The Winter’s Ball which will be transformed into a Narniaesque spectacle on Saturday night. I’m also delighted to welcoming back BAFTA, Sadler’s Wells and English National Ballet and there will be incredible programmes from each and will undoubtedly add the wow factor to the festival this year. There are quite a few artists, comics, authors and collaborations still to be announced so without wanting to give it all away I think this will be the best year yet!”
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OBELISK ARENA Headliners
The National • Paolo Nutini • Suede THE WORD ARENA | SUNRISE ARENA | THE LAKE STAGE Will all host, with many more acts to be announced, the following artists over the course of the weekend: Anna Calvi • Avi Buffalo • The Bees • Bellowhead • Bright Eyes • British Sea Power • Caitlin Rose Caribou • Chapel Club • Crocodiles • Crystal Fighters • C.W. Stoneking • Deerhunter The Duke And The King • Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros • Edwyn Collins • Esben and the Witch Everything Everything • Fight Like Apes • Foals • Foster The People • Glasser • Gold Panda • Graffiti 6 Hurts • I Am Kloot • Isobel Campbell & Mark Lanegan • Jenny and Johnny • Kele • KT Tunstall The Leisure Society • Lloyd Cole • Marques Toliver • My Morning Jacket • The Naked and Famous The National • OMD • Paloma Faith • Paolo Nutini • Phildel • Rumer • Suede • Thea Gilmore • Tripwires Trophy Wife • The Vaccines • Villagers • Violens • Wanda Jackson • The Waterboys • Yann Tiersen COMEDY AT LATITUDE Omid Djalili • Jason Byrne • Phill Jupitus • Jon Richardson • Brendon Burns • Greg Davies • Danny Bhoy Richard Herring • Tom Wrigglesworth • Rob Rouse • Seann Walsh • John Shuttleworth • Roisin Conaty Doc Brown • Josh Widdicombe • Nick Helm • Idiots Of Ants • Lady Garden • Katherine Ryan THEATRE AT LATITUDE Hammersmith Lyric in association with Spymonkey & Peepolykus • The Bush • Battersea Arts Centre Fuel • Paines Plough • Clean Break • HighTide • Theatre 503 • News from Nowhere • Theatre Delicatessen Forward Theatre • Ella Hickson • nabokov • Theatre Uncut • Lab Collective • Whippet Productions Company of Angels in association with Bristol Old Vic • Out Of Chaos • Pentabus • NSDF Northern Stage • Non Zero One • Il Pixel Rosso • Forest Fringe • Red Shift FILM & MUSIC ARENA BAFTA Presents: The Trip Q&A with Steve Coogan, Rob Brydon and select members of the creative team LITERARY ARENA The School Of Life • Alan Hollinghurst • WordTheatre • Marcus Brigstocke & Andre Vincent’s Early Edition Mark Billingham in conversation with David Morrissey • Sarah Dunan • Dave Gorman • Mark Thomas Alexei Sayle • Brendon Burns • Rory McGrath • Rupert Thomson • Henry Worsley • Tom Clempson Emma Kennedy • Mike Carter • Lucy Edge & Jeff Phenix • Louis de Bernieres • Pappy’s • Guy Pratt POETRY ARENA Linton Kwesi Johnson • Jo Shapcott • Tim Key • Simon Armitage • Saul Williams • Sophie Hannah Luke Wright • Kate Tempest • Kate Fox News • The Gentleman Rhymer • Tim Clare • Joel Stickley Luke Kennard • Yanny Mac • Clare Pollard • Mark Grist • English Touring Theatre CABARET ARENA Will Adamsdale • Bourgeois and Maurice • Late Night Gimp Fight • Doctor Brown Because Richard Dedomenici • Bryony Kimmings THE WATERFRONT STAGE Sadler’s Wells • English National Ballet LATITUDE CONTEMPORARY ART – AWARD AND EXHIBITION Alice Anderson • Graham Dolphin • Andy Harper • Delaine Le Bas • Maslen & Mehra
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A Hairy Dilemma As a woman, just occasionally you are compelled to share a story that might just help other women in a prickly predicament! Practically everyone I know has a story about going to bed looking perfectly normal and waking up with a ‘tache or, creepily, with one long stray hair in a particularly unlovely place like the chin. For God’s sake, don’t shave it. I know this sounds obvious, but I also have two girlfriends who did just this and what started as a drastic emergency measure before going out one night has now turned into a hated daily ritual, performed through a haze of tears. In my case, after years of waxing and tweezing – that resulted in red welts on my upper lip for a week, I defaulted to a weekly application of Cream Bleach, but this only really works if you are not too hirsute, otherwise I just ended up getting a big Dutch-looking blond porn star ‘tache rather than a dark, and arguably more stylish, Frida Kahlo one! After noticing adverts for Ipswich-based Health Counts in this magazine I decided it was time to stop being in denial and to get some professional advice to address a problem that has troubled me for years!
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Pilates may be new to you or you may have some experience and be looking to return to Pilates. Whatever you’re level of fitness there is a class for you. Ipswich – Burstal – Lindsey – Woodbridge
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Pilates Classes in Suffolk Get fitter and stronger quickly and without strain Now, with Living Pilates you can have the best of both worlds – a safe and effective exercise regime that won't take much of your valuable time but that will leave your body and mind stronger, leaner, and fitter. Pilates works differently from any other fitness technique – it builds strength from the inside, targeting the deep postural muscles, rebalancing the body and bringing it into correct alignment.
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My new business In the first of a new series on local entrepreneurs we talk to Dominique Godfrey, who runs Sugarplum Cupcakes Baking is pretty cool these days, what got you started? I started baking after moving to Suffolk with my husband and three small children. With frequent birthdays and school fetes to bake for I was continually practicing. After a while I found myself baking almost daily, trying out new recipes and perfecting my piping skills. When I decided to start my business up I enrolled on several courses locally and in London to improve my skills and quickly developed even more of a passion for it. Starting my Facebook page was definitely a turning point for the business. Suddenly people I didn't know were seeing my cakes and making enquiries to buy them. Without the power of Facebook, marketing my business would have been very difficult with limited funds as a small business. Today my Facebook page has over 900 likes and is still the biggest driver of business for me.
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How long has your business been going and did you find it hard setting up? The business has been up and running for a year now and I have loved every minute of it, with 10 years PR and marketing experience behind me I had good grounding in the business side of things when I began, which definitely helped The business has grown and we now offer cupcake workshops, hen parties and children's parties, all of which I enjoy hugely. Tell me more about your workshops? Workshops are held regularly at The Cook's Shed, a fantastic venue in Melton, Woodbridge and take place over three hours on a Saturday morning. Each student learns a range of professional techniques including piping and making decorations from sugarpaste and leaves with 12 of their own decorated cupcakes to take home. The workshops are aimed at beginners and are a fun and relaxing way to spend a Saturday morning and develop a new skill. What’s been your best experience to date? Hosting my first workshop was definitely a highlight for me, being able to pass my skills on to other people and see the enjoyment they are getting from taking part is priceless. I'm passionate about teaching and am looking forward to offering an advanced cupcake workshop later in 2011. Where will you be in five years? Up to my eyes in icing sugar, as I am most days, there is a dream lingering in the back of my head to have my own bakery in Woodbridge one day, who knows? For now, I'm more than happy juggling a family and a job that I love!
Heavenly cupcakes that look too good to eat, made to order for any occasion in Woodbridge, Suffolk. Learn to bake and decorate cupcakes to a professional standard at one of our regular ‘Cupcake Decorating Workshops’. Three hours of fun and professional tuition where you will learn a new skill and leave with 12 of your own beautifully decorated cupcakes. Cupcake Workshops for Hen Parties includes cupcake goody bag for bride-to-be and prizes for ‘best piping’ and ‘best decoration’ now available along with Children’s Cupcake Decorating Parties for ages 7+. Contact dominique@sugarplumcupcakes.co.uk or call 01394 386032 www.sugarplumcupcakes.co.uk www.facebook.com/sugarplumcupcakes
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What’s in season? Jersey Royal New Potatoes
Asparagus Feast on the season’s first asparagus. The season is tantalizingly brief but the quality is frequently exceptional in Suffolk. Asparagus ideally should be eaten just hours after picking (try your nearest farmers’ market). Traditionally matched with hollandaise sauce, it requires minimal messing with. Boil it briefly until tender and eat with melted butter. Look for firm but tender stalks with good colour and closed tips. Smaller, thinner stalks are not necessarily more tender; in fact thicker specimens are often better due to the smaller ratio of skin to volume.
The fabulous flavour of Jersey Royal new potatoes arises from the unique growing conditions on the island. A true seasonal gem, around 99% of the crop is exported to the UK and the rest are enjoyed by the Jersey inhabitants. The season is shortlived so gorge on them while you can. The early season potatoes are smaller and more tender, the later season ones larger and more flavourful; both are fabulous. Look for unwashed potatoes; they travel better wearing a jacket of earth.
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Herbs Finally May is a fantastic month for herbs. Everything from chives, basil, dill, parsley and mint to less widely-used varieties such as lovage, summer savoury and chervil are in season and great to use in the kitchen.
Its name derives from the French for sour in reference to the plant’s characteristic acidity. Common sorrel has been cultivated for centuries, and its leaves may be puréed in soups and sauces or added to salads. Sorrel leaves are generally large, brightgreen and arrow-shaped with a smooth, crisp texture. Buckler leaf sorrel has tiny, shield-shaped leaves that are good in a mixed green salad or as a garnish. All sorrel is incredibly sour with a lemony flavour and it shouldn’t be eaten in large quantities as it contains a high amount of oxalic acid. 31
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Dine at the Manor Restaurant and drink in the history! Ipswich is steeped in history and was a very prosperous place in years gone by. One venue that isn’t immediately apparent as a medieval location is the Belstead Brook Hotel. Originally a Saxon hall stood here and the two principle rooms of the then structure, each with a large fireplace in the end of the wall, stood on either side of the original front door.
The kitchen of the Manor Restaurant is run under the watchful eye of female chef Gina Knox who has been at the helm for eight years and recognized locally as a passionate chef that is happiest using local fresh ingredients. As well as their exciting daily set menu, the latest seasonal À la carte menu showcases a range of exciting Spring dishes. The daily menu is from £16.95 for 2 courses & £21.00 for 3 Courses. Tasty starters range from Homemade Pork, Chorizo, Sun Blushed Tomato and Tarragon Terrine, with Chef’s Chutney – £7.50 to Pan Seared Scallops with Caesar salad and Parmesan croutons – £8.95.
In Jacobean times a wing was added and oak paneling installed. Also from this period is the herringbone brickwork, which can still be seen on the stairs leading up from the centre of the hotel’s restaurant. Before and after the Great War, two further wings were built which now house the old hotel front hall and the library that is to the rear of the main restaurant and still used to great effect as a delightful room that is used daily for lunch and dinner.
Delicious mains feature both Venison and Sirloin steaks as well as dishes such as Cod loin wrapped in Parma ham on spinach champ and finished with a white wine butter sauce – £14.95 and Pearl barley, butternut squash, thyme and Parmesan Risotto – £13.95. Finally a great selection of desserts that include, Hazelnut and Honey Parfait – £5.75 to a scrummy Cherry and Almond Tart with Mascarpone Cream – £5.50.
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Living in Suffolk doesn't just involve seeing beautiful countryside, walking alluring coastal paths or discovering the rich history of the buildings... it's also about sampling the wonderful locally produced food. Suffolk's agricultural heritage is a long and proud one. We're recognised as having one of the most productive, dynamic and progressive farming sectors anywhere in the world and boast a large number of established food and drink manufacturers as well as countless restaurants using locally sourced products. Supplying a roll-call of internationallyrenowned large-scale manufacturers, including the likes of Muntons, Greene King, Birds Eye, Adnams, Premier Foods and Aspalls, Suffolk ingredients are found everywhere – from Maltesers and Branston Pickle, to a pint of Old Speckled Hen. Many of these are now common household names and have certainly made their mark in Suffolk. From Aspalls Cider, established in Suffolk since 1728 and Palmers Bakery, providing the local community with warm bread since 1752, to the likes of the relatively new Paddy and Scotts, coffee roasters based in Earl Soham, and Nethergate Brewery in Clare, famous for its coriander beer, Suffolk has proved a haven for those who are passionate about fresh, local produce. Agriculture plays a strong role in Suffolk and, interestingly, this county was the birthplace of Lady Eve Balfour – the founder of the Soil Association. It's no wonder then that as well as arable farming, poultry and pig production are important areas of activity. In fact, an impressive 20% of the UK's organic, outdoor-reared pork comes from our county and we have the highest population density of pigs as compared to any other county.
Among others, the free-range pork from Jimmy Butler's herd of 18,000 pigs in Blythburgh has proved a popular choice among shoppers. His policy of using no antibiotics or growth promoters coupled with a strong commitment to sustainable farming has earned him the prestigious ‘Pig Farmer of the Year Award’ from Farmer's Weekly. Another farming name emerging from the depths of Suffolk is Jimmy Docherty: owner of Jimmy's Farm. Made popular from the TV show, the 93 acre farm was derelict for fifteen years before Jimmy took over in 2003. Now a full working farm, the area is home to rare Essex pig breeds as well as a 30 acre woodland, nature trail, Farm Shop, Adventure Play Area and Field Kitchen and accepts visitors seven days a week. It's apparent that fresh, locally sourced food is an integral part of Suffolk life. While large-scale production remains Suffolk's focus, our smaller producers have successfully responded to the demand for high-quality, niche food and drink products that are locally made and can be traced to their source. The result is a diverse range of products - everything from free range pork and hand-made cheeses, to rapeseed oil, outdoor organic chickens, cider, beer and oysters. 35
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With such a mouth-watering menu of freshly caught fish, homegrown meat, delectable vegetables, herbs and mouth-watering fruit, means nothing less than a number of award-winning farm shops, farmers’ markets, restaurants, pubs and eateries spread across the county for all to delight in. Farmer's Markets, local shops and Food Festivals also give visitors a chance to sample some locally produced food: Food shops such as Focus Organic in Halesworth, Southwold and Ufford Produce and Provision Co in Lower Ufford are just two of the fantastic shops stocking a diverse range of fresh produce. Eye Country market is well worth a look – this was shortlisted on the BBC Good Food Programme ‘Best Food Market’, and other farmers markets include those held at Snape Maltings, Southwold Pier, Stowmarket Market Place and Easton Farm Park. A current list of the farmers' markets available is available to view at: www.visit-suffolk.org.uk
The Suffolk Food Hall is also one for the list. Providing a showcase for quality local food, this is a popular place for visitors. It houses multiple food specialists all under one roof and is also home to a cafe stocked full of local produce and a restaurant boasting fantastic views of the River Orwell. Finally, don’t forget during September and October, Aldeburgh’s Food and Drink Festival is a must. Showing over 70 exhibitors with organic vegetables, fresh and smoked fish, rare breed meat and game, cheeses, frozen yoghurt, jams, beer, wine and lager, the festival is a fantastic introduction to what’s on offer in Suffolk. The main festival weekend event includes talks, workshops and cookery demonstrations from top chefs. For more information visit: www.aldeburghfoodanddrink.co.uk
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Alternatively, if you want some more hands on experience, why not go on a ‘Food Safari’? Described as ‘gourmet food experiences’, this business offers a unique opportunity to go behind the scenes at some of Suffolk’s best food and drink producers. Through its workshops and events, encompassing farm walks, tours, butchery classes and cookery courses, you can meet committed local producers, hear their fascinating stories and gets hands on experience. These events cover a diverse range: those wanting to explore a pig farm are able to visit Blythburgh Free Range Pork, near Southwold, see a pork butchery demonstration and attend a hands-on sausage-making workshop. Alternatively seafood lovers are able to visit the traditional oyster beds and smokehouse of Pinney’s of Orford, where the Pinney family have been smoking fish using whole oak logs in a smokehouse and cultivating oysters for over fifty years. Visitors here can learn how to carve a whole smoked salmon and shuck oysters before enjoying a delicious seafood lunch at Butley Orford Oysterage. Other Food Safari days take you behind the scenes of Suffolk Farmhouse Cheese, Wild Meat Company and the Pump Street Bakery. For more information about these events and workshops, please visit: www.foodsafari.co.uk As a county, Suffolk has a diverse and wonderful landscape and this is reflected through the delightful range of local food that is produced in this region. From Coppella fruit juice and Lowestoft's fresh fish to award winning pork and mouthwatering cheese, sampling Suffolk's food and drink at its source really is a special experience. 37
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Health checks worth knowing about Allergy Testing
Liver Check
According to Allergy UK, almost a third of the population is affected by allergies but it’s almost impossible to deal without identifying what is causing the problem. Allergycheck tests for the top 16 environmental allergens and will pinpoint what you are allergic to, enabling you to control your allergy and the allergens to avoid that may be causing your reaction.
Recent research suggests that drinking even slightly more than the recommended amount of alchohol can cause significant liver damage. Everybody is different and there are various factors such as age, weight and gender that can affect how alcohol is processed in the body and how it can affect it. Even standard advice could sometimes be pushing your body’s ability to process alchol. The Liver check teat delivers results in 10 days.
Hair Mineral Analysis Mineral imbalances or deficiencies can cause depression, infertility, insomnia, brittle bones, headaches, heart failure, hair loss and skin disorder. Hair is ideal for mineral testing as, when it reaches the skin’s surface, the hair’s outer layers harden and lock in a blueprint of the nutritional metabolic activity during the past one to two months. A properly obtained sample indicates your body’s mineral levels and your accumulation of toxic metals.
Food Intolerance Food intolerance can contribute to a number of symptoms such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), bloating, tiredness, migraines, digestive complaints, skin conditions or joint pain. The first step food intolerance test enables you to eliminate 113 individual foods and people who have done the test, followed by a nutritional programme, have shown a noticeable improvement in their symptoms. 39
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My Passion for Caring Nuno Leitao Care UK Team Leader “When I came to the UK from Portugal I first started work in a chicken factory, three weeks later I was a minibus driver, then a decorator, production operative, and so on… I never turned my back on work or let my bosses down. “Dignity for me means to provide my family with acceptable levels of living as well as to do my job at the highest standards. I decided to take the Class 1 Driving License and drove a lorry for more than three years everywhere in Europe. I felt the support from my family members, from my bosses and I felt lucky to come across such wonderful people. “Eventually I decided that was time to pay back something to the society I lived in; and remembering Albert Einstein words: “only a life lived for others is a life worthwhile”, I was looking for something that could give me that kind of fulfilment. “Later that week another friend of mine told me about Care UK and the jobs available in the company. “There I was, in the Ipswich branch asking for an application form for my friend. Unexpectedly I filled it in myself and decided to apply for the job (don’t worry – I also asked for another one for my friend!) I had my interview and I was accepted. “In February 2009 I started work with my current double-up partner, from whom I’ve learned a lot, for she is a very experienced care worker. Also I always felt the support from the office staff: Manager, coordinator, team leaders and administrator and obviously from all the colleagues I came across over these past two years. 40
“In October that year I started my NVQ Level 2 and finished it by February 2010. I have done all the training and courses Care UK can provide. I just started my new role in the company as a Team Leader. I feel it was a natural process to embrace a career in this industry, I really feel I can make significant difference to people’s lives. That’s why my job satisfaction is now in my inner world as never before. I don’t feel the stress mounting; I don’t feel dread first thing in the morning and I don’t lose my enthusiasm when a working day or week starts. “I try not to approach work as a job, for I don’t focus primarily on the financial rewards. I still could be driving a lorry for almost double money than I can make as a care worker! I approach work as a career and my advancement will happen as a natural evolution and consequence of good practice. I’m not motivated by the status, prestige and power that come with the job, for me it's a passion. I focus on the work itself, I’m less interested in financial gain preferring instead to find a sense of fulfilment from the work itself.”
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Care in your own home Care UK is a leading provider of domiciliary care services, providing flexible, personalised support to people living in their own homes. Services that we offer include: • • • • • •
Personal care 24-hour live-in packages Domestic support (including laundry) Benefit collection Sitting services and companionship Shopping
For more information or to find out how Care UK could provide support for you, please contact Heidi on 01473 253671 or heidi.standley@careuk.com or visit www.careuk.com
Care workers required Care UK is looking for dedicated people in your area now. Be rewarded every day As one of the UK's leading care providers, Care UK prides itself in making a difference to individuals within their homes by providing high quality care. If you can offer your commitment we can offer you: • Competitive hourly rates plus rewards for long service • Early mornings, late evenings and alternate weekends • Full training • Job satisfaction • Paid mileage • NVQ opportunities • Paid holiday We provide care to people in their own homes in the Ipswich and surrounding area.
We are specifically looking for people in the following areas: Ipswich town centre, Rushmere, Nacton, Gainsborough, Martlesham, Wickham Market, Stowmarket, Grundisburgh, Woodbridge, Melton, Rendlesham, Eye Suffolk, Saxmundham and surrounding areas. We are seeking committed staff to join our professional team. You must be able to work flexible hours, including alternate weekends. Due to the geographical range of the areas we cover, a full clean driving licence and access to your own vehicle is essential. We are an equal opportunities employer and appointment is subject to an enhanced disclosure. For more information please contact Elaine on 03339 992563 or email your CV to amanda.gilgil@careuk.com www.careuk.com
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Spring Gardens How to make a garden that works for you – whatever the size Buds are blooming, the evenings are getting longer: spring is definitely here. If you’re lucky enough to have a garden, then your green fingers should be itching to get stuck into some sowing, planting and pruning.
Back to basics Small gardens and patios need careful planning and design, so plan your outdoors area around how it will be used. The first consideration is what sort of ground cover to go for: grass can be tricky in a small area, so if space is really tight or you want an easy-care garden, consider alternatives. Good-quality hardwood decking works really well in small spaces. Opt for a good hardwood like a light oak, balau or garrapa. Define the space and borders with colour by using different woods, and play with the direction of the decking (horizontal will make a space seem wider, vertical longer: alternate the direction for greatest impact). Block paving and stone are also good choices. Shade and pattern can be employed to add interest to the area. Gravel is available in a variety of colours, and the noise it makes underfoot can be an excellent burglar deterrent. For something really different, Dalsouple (www.dalsouple.co.uk) make brightly coloured, textured rubber flooring for outdoor use.
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Built-in seating and eating areas optimise space, turning your garden into a real room outdoors. You can also use raised platforms, half-screens and arches all add interest to small, straight gardens. In addition to pots and planters, narrow raised beds look contemporary and give space a softer edge.
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Wonderful Wood Hard wearing, practical, immensely versatile and stylish – we take a look at the fantastic world of wooden flooring
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Wooden flooring doesn’t have to be pricey. Many older properties have floorboards (sometimes hidden beneath plywood) that can be reclaimed and restored, and this can be an inexpensive way of getting a real wood finish. Old floorboards – provided they are in reasonable condition (and you don’t mind picking out all the old nails!) – can be sanded, stained and varnished and look amazing If some of the boards are beyond restoration, you might be able to replace them with reclaimed boards (call around local timber suppliers), or new ones stained to match (if you can get the right size). This is a good budget idea if you are up to the hard graft of sanding and finishing.
If you’re sourcing and fitting a new wooden floor from scratch, flooring falls into two main categories. Engineered or woodlaminate flooring is a popular choice, as it is easy to fit and requires little upkeep. This type of floor consists of a plywood base with a coated veneer of real wood on top – prices tend to vary along with the thickness of the veneer, but this is usually a cheaper option than solid wood. Boards can be laid on top of existing wood or concrete floors. The second choice is a solid hardwood floor – solid timber planks that can be laid straight onto joists or on top of existing wooden floors. These can be purchased pre-finished (sanded and treated), or (generally less expensive) unfinished and ready for you to add the finishing touches.
If you’re on a tight budget and can’t face the sanding, painting floorboards white or off-white is a short-term option. However, even the toughest paint will show wearand-tear quite quickly and floors look tatty when chipped and worn. Paint is also a nightmare to remove if you change your mind later – avoid if you can.
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This season’s colours… This spring, we love the darker grey/black wooden floors, like black oak and walnut, as well as bleached-out, greyer shades of oak. Rooms with lots of natural light, high ceilings and light-coloured walls can carry a darker floor – otherwise, stick to paler woods. 45
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As part of the Carbon Emission Reduction Target (CERT) your electricity company is committed to paying you 41.3 pence for every unit of electricity you produce using your own Solar Generator (Photovoltaic Panels). That’s guaranteed for the next 25 years and is index linked.
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Coastal Carbon Neutral was formed last year by partners Mark Barton and Paul Masters and is going from strength to strength, with many people embracing the concept of renewable energy. As Paul says ‘We’re receiving enquiries from people of all ages and all walks of life – it’s not just those interested in selfsufficiency who view solar as the way forward.’ Mark adds, ‘Soaring fuel costs mean people are starting to look at alternative fuel sources that offer long-term savings. Combine long term reduced fuel bills with the environmental benefits of solar and it’s a ‘win-win’ situation.’ Solar thermal panels can provide up to 70% of a household’s domestic hot water per annum and solar photovoltaic (pv) panels not only provide electricity throughout the day but unused units of electricity are then sold back to the National Grid. Another great thing about solar pv is that they don’t require direct sunlight to generate power, only daylight, and so it’s working for you 365 days a year.’ In addition to solar thermal and solar pv panels, Coastal Carbon advises on biomass technologies (wood fuel stoves and boilers) and heat pumps, which use the temperature of the soil or air to provide heating for domestic and commercial property. Paul concludes, ‘The last six months have really proved there is a demand for our services and our customer service led approach. We want to grow our reputation as local company but it’s key to us that we retain that ‘buzz’ when we see those first solar generated electrical units clicking over on a new customer’s meter.’ Please visit www.coastalcarbonneutral.co.uk or contact Mark Barton on 01394 383965 or 07735 056818
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Jonny’s Sister Jane Field runs the successful furnishings company Jonny’s Sister. Here we ask her some burning questions… What’s been your biggest challenge since starting Jonny’s Sister? Employing people to take over the work that I was doing at the start. I am afraid that I still don’t believe anyone can lick a stamp like I can! I am not very good at letting go! Having your own business is a bit like having another child... you get very protective over it! However, I have learnt that in order for it to grow you do have to let go.
Do you have a favourite design in the Jonny’s Sister collection? I suppose I just love our Love Letters and the way that they are equally suitable for a christening present as they are a wedding present or even a 65th birthday present!
What advice would you give to someone who wants to start their own business in the world of textiles? Go for it! It is such fun to work with lovely things. I could never imagine working with something that did not make me happy. The other bit of advice is to never be afraid to ask people for advice. Why reinvent the wheel when you know someone that has already done it! The worse that could happen is that they say no. However, you must also be ready to help others in the same way. I have found incredible camaradie between all of us SME’s and I never hesitate to pick up the phone to ask someone where the best place to get something is. I also spend quite a bit of my day doing the same to others which feels equally good. Jonny’s Sister www.jonnyssister.co.uk
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Be inspired... why not plan a visit to the best interiors show in the UK Decorex International, London’s exclusive exhibition dedicated to representing only the very best and latest products available to interior designers and decorators, retailers, commercial and hospitality specifiers and architects.
Everything is possible at Decorex, where trends are set and style is evolved.
Offering stunning ranges of furnishing fabrics, and wallcoverings, traditional and contemporary furniture, lighting, floorcoverings, decorative accessories and more, this is the perfect event to source and an inspirational opportunity to indulge and experience a host of unique features.
Register online at: www.decorex.com or call the ticket hotline on: +44 (0) 844 557 2306
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Cricket Wallpaper In Teal ÂŁ215.00 Cricket wallpaper in teal Designed by Catherine Cazalet for Turner and Pocock. A strong, geometric masculine design and colour. Perfect for a 'male' space. www.garrendennylane.com
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Pink Monkey Doorhanger £9.99 A fantastic looking, fun and useful set of three metal doorhanger monkeys. The doorhangers can be used as a set of three on one door or used individually on almost any door you like. They can easily be hooked on top of a door so no need for drilling holes! The three Monkey's are 22cm in height. www.gettingpersonal.co.uk
Children’s Interiors Decorating your children's bedroom can be a tricky area, so to help you create a fun space here are a few stylish products. For ideas on fabrics, furniture and interior design take a look at www.dreams-and-wishes.co.uk Children’s Rally Rug £215.00 Little rally drivers can win the race and become a champion with the help of this imagination-inspiring Rally rug. 100% pure new wool. Dimensions: Width 80cm x Length 160cm. www.kinderroom.co.uk
Dog Lamp £60.00 Our latest addition to the family! Our White fine bone china Dog lamp is so cute everyone who loves dogs wil love him! When he lights up from the inside you can even see his little whiskers! Made from fine bone china in England he will be adored by every generation! www.whiterabbitengland.com
Azure Bookcase £99.99 Children's Blue Alphabet Bookcase – a design classic. This slimline bookcase is a practical storage solution that allows books to be displayed facing out. This is great for kids who pick books from the cover, not the spine. Compact design takes up very little floor space. 85 book capacity of all shapes and sizes. Available with or without tactile 3D alphabet. Fixes safely and securely to the wall. Assembled size: H 115cm x W 77cm x D 7cm. www.beckyandlolo.co.uk 54
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Helmingham Hall Gardens Helmingham is famous for its Grade one listed gardens, redesigned by Lady Tollemache (a Chelsea Gold Medallist) set in a 400 acre deer park surrounding a moated Tudor Hall. Visitors enjoy the rare chance to see herds of Red and Fallow deer living in the wild as well as the enchanting herbaceous borders within the walled kitchen garden, the herb, knot, rose and wild gardens. A delicious range of local food is served in the Coach House Tearooms and the Stable Shops offer a wide range of plants, garden accessories and local crafts. NEW to 2011: Weddings and Cookery Experience Days with Suffolk Chef Emma Crowhurst!
Open 1st May – 18th September Tues, Wed, Thurs & Sundays 12:00 – 17:00 Helmingham Hall Helmingham, Stowmarket, Suffolk IP14 6EF 01473 890799 www.helmingham.com events@helmingham.com
Special Events: Plant Heritage Spring Plant Fair Sunday 29th May Helmingham Food & Drink Festival Sat 18th & Sun 19th June Suffolk Dog Day Saturday 30th July Festival of Classic & Sports Cars Sunday 7th August Plant Heritage Autumn Plant Fair Sunday 18th September
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Make your own bunting A step by step guide to creating the essential party accessory for summer There’s something very cheery about bunting, so with the joys of summer upon us we will show you how to make your own. It makes a great personal decoration for a child's party or special occasion. Bunting is surprisingly straightforward to make. It shouldn't take more than a couple of hours to make two metres. It’s also a good way to use up scraps of fabric you may have lying around and you can even cut up old cotton shirts that may have seen better days too. For maximum impact, try using a range of mix and match fabrics. Use bold colours and prints for a bright effect, or pastel shades for a prettier country garden look. What you need for two metres of bunting: fabric scraps, scissors, 2.5 metres of ribbon/cotton tape/bias binding, thread pins sewing machine (or a needle), iron tape measure/ruler.
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1. Begin by cutting 16 triangles from your fabric, each measuring 20cm across the top and 25cm down the middle 2. Pin two triangles together at a time with right sides facing, and sew down the two long sides. Make sure you leave the top open. Repeat this with all your triangles 3. Turn all triangles the right way out pushing a pencil down to make a V at the bottom. Iron them flat 4. Take your cotton tape or ribbon and iron it in half length ways 5. Lay the short edge of your neatened triangles inside the crease of the tape/ ribbon one next to the other and pin in place. Leave a 3cm gap between the triangles, if you wish. Sew along the length of your ribbon, catching the triangles as you go.
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Essential guide & listings
Key to listings Theatre Cinema Arts Music & Dance Outdoor Markets Other
Be a Princess for a day 9 April To celebrate the Royal Wedding, Waterstones in Ipswich will be having a ‘Princess Day’ with colouring and drawing, storytime, competitions, and prizes for the best dressed Princess. Boys welcome too! Story times at 11:30am & 3:00pm Enquiries Janine on 01473 289044 manager@ipswich.waterstones.com
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This Luminous Coast 11 April In the course of a year, environmentalist Jules Pretty explored the coast of East Anglia - 400 miles on foot and 100 miles in a variety of boats. He tells his story in This Luminous Coast, a beautiful book published by local company Full Circle Editions, and he will be speaking about the book at Browsers Bookshop, 60 Thoroughfare, Woodbridge at 7.30pm. Tickets are free but space is limited so book by calling 01394 388890
Royal Horticultural Society Lecture 14 April Woodbridge Horticultural Society present the Royal Horticultural Society Lecture given by well known gardening personality Bob Flowerdew `No Work Gardening` Woodbridge Community Hall at 7.30pm WHS/RHS Members £6.50 Non-
Members £7.50 Tickets available from Judy Olliff on 01394 386431 or judy@kingstonbarn.co.uk
Glemham Hall Events 13 April – 30 May April 13th to 15th - Art Classes April 17th - Gardens Open for British Red Cross May 1st and 2nd - The Suffolk Game and Country Fair May 7th - Charity Paranormal Evening (in aid of Cancer Campaign in Suffolk) May 18th to 20th - Art Classes May 21st to 30th Aldeburgh Art Sculpture at Glemham Hall Glemham Hall, Little Glemham Woodbridge IP13 0BT 01728 746704 glemhanhall.co.uk
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Leaving (12A) Director: Catherine Corsini, 2010, FRANCE, 85 mins. Kristin Scott Thomas, Sergi Lopez and Yvan Attal. For fans of Ms Thomas this is a must. She excels in the role of Suzanne, a housewife who has everything but who now finds life tedious. She decides to return to her career as a physiotherapist with disasterous consequences £4.50 on the door 20th April 19:30 The Cut, New Cut Halesworth IP19 8BY Box Office: 0845 6732123
National Police Dog Trials 2011 Month 16 – 17 April The National Police Dog Trials are coming to Suffolk! For the first time in the event’s 51 year history,Visitors will have the chance to see the top police dog handlers and dogs from across the country competing for the overall title, along with a host of other displays and attractions. All proceeds will go to the EACH Treehouse Appeal, the Safer Suffolk Foundation and Felixstowe Blue Cross. 10am - 6pm. Admission is free and donations on entry are welcome. Trinity Park (Suffolk Showground), Felixstowe Road, Ipswich IP3 8UH suffolk.police.uk
Charlie Wood Trio 17 April This will be our eleventh annual joint presentation with BBC Radio Suffolk who will be recording the show for future broadcast. From Beale Street Memphis to Ipswich Jazz Club we are pleased to present for your enjoyment the Charlie Wood Trio. Charlie is a
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talented singer songwriter and keyboardist who incorporates elements of jazz, blues and traditional r & b into his style. Gigs held at The California Club, 195 Foxhall Road, Ipswich IP3 8LB. 8pm – 10.30pm. No membership necessary. Car parking available. Students half price. www.ipswichjazzclub.co.uk
Johannes - Passion J S Bach 22 April Richard Edgar-Wilson Evangelist Nicholas Ashby Christus Adrian Peacock Pilate Rosamund Walton soprano Michal Czerniawski countertenor Daniel Turner tenor With the Tower Chamber Choir and the Suffolk Baroque Players (Leader Pam Munks), conducted by Michael Nicholas. 7.45pm Admission by ticket £12.50 (under 21s £5) available from Music World, 16 Queen St, Ipswich, choir members, by phone 01473 289001
or on the door St Mary-le-Tower, Tower St, Ipswich
Constable Country Ramble: Springtime in the Stour Valley 23 April A National Trust Event: Enjoy a 2.5 hour (4mile) guided ramble through the beautiful landscape of the Stour Valley, using quiet footpaths to explore the rich tapestry of fields and woods that were the inspiration for the artist John Constable. Times:10:30 to 13:00. Info:01206 298260. Tickets:All:£6.00. Booking Essential. Flatford: Bridge Cottage, Flatford East Bergholt Suffolk CO7 6UL
Easter Egg Trail 22 – 25 April A National Trust Event: Follow the Easter Egg trail around Sutton Hoo. Yummy Egg included! Times:10:30 to 17:00. Tickets:All:£2.00. Booking Not Needed.
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Sutton Hoo, Tranmer House Sutton Hoo Woodbridge Suffolk IP12 3DJ
Charity Car Boot Sale 24 April Charity Car Boot Sale to raise funds for Ipswich Cats Protection. Prebooking required to sell, Cars £5, Cars + Trailers or vans £7.50. Free entry to the public however donations on the gate are welcome. For more information email mark.lay@sky.com 12 noon to 3.00pm, St Clements Hospital, Foxhall Road, Ipswich IP3 8LS
Dedham Book Fair 25 April Annual book fair 18 dealers will offer a wide range of secondhand books. Paperback to Antiquarian. Admission: adults £1 (children under 15 free). Home made refreshments available. 10.00am to 4.00pm Assembly Rooms, High Street, Dedham Essex CO7 6HJ www.missingbookfairs.co.uk
The Best of British Trianon Music Group 30 April Conductor: Professor Christopher Green OBESoloists: Barbara Windsor (mezzo soprano), Andrew Mayor (baritone)£11 - £9 7.30pm concessions available Available from Ipswich Entertainments Box Office 01473 433100 and on-line at www.ipswichcornexchange.com Ipswich Corn Exchange King Street, Ipswich IP1 1DH
Mid Suffolk Show 1 May This year’s Mid Suffolk Show will have. Animals galore to fascinate and entertain and plenty of mechanical horse power too.Single adult tickets £7.00. Concessions £6.00. Children under 16 £4.50 and under 5’s FREE. Family tickets(2 adults,2 children) £20. Mid Suffolk Showground, Stonham Barns, Pettaugh Road, Stonham Aspal, Stowmarket IP14 6AT www.stonhambarns.com
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contemporary costume exhibition until 23rd April Colchester and Ipswich Museums presents a contemporary costume exhibition by Kate Plumtree, costume maker and creative textile artist.
Suffolk Game & Country Fair 1 – 2 May A traditional country fair with a wide range of rural displays in the main arena including gundogs, horses, falconry and fly fishing. Craft fair, trade stands, catering stalls and beer festival. Dog agility and fun dog show - dogs on leads welcome.Gates open at 9.00 am Admission £8 (adults). Children under 13 free. Free parking Contact Tel: 01485 528954 www.suffolkgamefair.co.uk Glemham Hall, Little Glemham, Woodbridge, IP13 0BT
Echoes of Easter 7 May Concert by Suffolk Singers on behalf of FOSM, at St Michael's Church, Framlingham. at 7.30pm. Tickets £7.50 (to include a programme and light refreshments) with under 14s free.
The collection of costumes in this vibrant exhibition are inspired by British wild birds and mammals and also represents the evolution of period dress. From a medieval deer to a contemporary hedgehog, each costume has been carefully designed and constructed by observing the movement, character, habitat and style of each creature. Large scale location photography taken by the artist in each creature's natural environment, as well as fabric samples, are presented alongside Kate's sketchbooks which reveal each costume's design and construction in step by step photographs. Adults and children can try on more outfits in the dressing up area. So don't miss your chance to see this amazing collection of costumes.
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Available from Michael Dawe of FOSM (01728 746441), Framlingham Stationers and on the door. Programme includes Haydn's Little Organ Mass, Allegri's Miserere and music by Bruckner, Mendelssohn, Rossini and Tavener
Fallen In Love; The Secret Heart of Anne Boleyn 30 October The passionate story of betrayal and jealousy shows us the true heart of Queen Anne Boleyn, revealing at last the secret of her greatest love. Performances at 630pm and 8.30pm. Sunday performances at 4pm and 6pm. No performances on Mondays. Full Price £16, Over 60’s £13, Concessions £8 Guildline: suitable for ages 11 and over. Box Office: 01473 603388 Gippeswyk Hall, Gippeswyk Avenue, Ipswich IP2 9AF www.redrosechain.com
Holistic Fair 14 May At martlesham community centre A varied source of information all under one roof. clairvoyants, mediums,
herbalists, healing, massage, tarot, reiki, amazing aura photography, etc. We will also have a variety of stands selling goods that are not easily found on the high street 10.30 - 4.00pm £3 entry plus a free raffle ticket under 12’s free Martlesham Heath Community Centre main hall (behind tesco) IP12 4PB
Wendy Moore 12 May Suffolk Book league event at Ipswich Institute, Tavern Street. Ipswich
Crow’s Hall Country Fayre 15 May A traditional country fayre with lots of attractions for all the family Over 60 craft stalls and craft demonstrations. From 1pm to 6pm. Admission £2.00, plus £1 to go around the garden. Under 16 free. Crow’s Hall, Debenham, Stowmarket IP14 6NG
Mutt Strutt – Sponsored Dog Walk 15 May Fun Sponsored Dog Walk in aid of RSPCA Suffolk East and Ipswich. Join us with your dog for a walk which will take approx 1 to 2 hrs. Starting from the RSPCA Animal Centre at Mill Lane, Martlesham, IP12 4PD. If you would prefer not to get sponsored and just want to take part, you can make a donation on the day to take part. Prize for the dog who collects the most sponsorship money! Refreshments available. Registration at 10am Walk begins at 11am. RSPCA Animal Centre, Mill Lane, Martlesham, Woodbridge IP12 4PD www.ipswich-rspca.org
Take a sparkling pair of eyes 21 May There will be a concert of Gilbert & Sullivan music performed by Paul Bloomfield, Tenor & Carole King, Soprano and friends at Playford Village Hall. The concert is being held in memory of the late Irene Brunning and will be raising funds for ‘The Woolverstone Wish’ Appeal.
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The concert starts at 7:30 and tickets, priced £8 (£6 concessions), are available on the door or to prebook by telephoning Carole on: 01473 635525
Spring Fun Day 21 May Fun day out for all the family at the RSPCA Suffolk East & Ipswich Animal Centre at Martlesham. There will be many different stalls, refreshments and displays to watch. Why not come along and help support local animal welfare? Entry £1 for adults and children under 12 years 50p The gates open at 11.30am and the event will close at 3.30pm RSPCA Animal Centre, Mill Lane, Martlesham, Woodbridge IP12 4PD
Aldeburgh ART 21 – 30 May At the South Look out on Aldeburgh Beach. Aldeburgh Art is a catalyst for inspiration for artists, showing exciting visual art in this well-loved historic tower. South Look out on Aldeburgh Beach
Suffolk Open Studios 21 May Showcase Exhibition A stunning collection of work from Suffolk Artists underneath one roof: paintings, sculpture, jewellery, photography, glass, ceramics, textiles and mosaics. All artwork is for sale Open every day 11am - 5pm Blackthorpe Barn, Nr Rougham, bury St Edmunds (off A14, Junction 45) www.suffolkopenstudios.co.uk
Woodbridge Chamber Concerts 28 May Royal College of Music String Orchestra Vaughan Williams Concerto Grosso Holst St Pauls'Suite Walton Two Pieces from the Incidental Music to Henry V Barber Adagio for Strings Tchaikowsky Serenade For Strings
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In the first work, the advanced string players of Woodbridge and Farlingaye Schools will augment the RCM Strings. 7.30pm St Mary’s Parish Church, Woodbridge.Brochures and tickets from 1st March 01986 798324, www.woodbridgechamberconcerts.org Ipswich
Three Shows in One at Ipswich Art School 25 June – 18 September Three Shows in One: Sam Mellish, Roadside Britain photography; Material Response, artist in residence from the Caribbean; Darren Johnston, a contemporary artist's response to dance. Ipswich Art School
Answer all quiz questions correctly to receive a chocolate treat. Normal entry fee for adults, and children must be accompanied. Booking recommended.
RSPB Minsmere Bearded Tit Tuesdays April: Tues 12 and Tue 19 Sessions start at 10 am 11 am and 12 pm (allow one hour) Make an Easter card and find out about the bearded tit, which has a black moustache and not a beard! Cost £3 per child including entry to reserve, all materials and the Easter bunny quiz trail. Answer all quiz questions correctly to receive a chocolate treat. Normal entry fee for adults, and children must be accompanied. Booking recommended.
Easter Bunny Quiz Trail April: Mon 11 to Mon 25 9 am – 4 pm Our fun Easter quiz trail around the reserve will be running from Monday 11 to Monday 25 April 2011, answer all the questions correctly and get a chocolate treat at the end. Cost £1.50 per child, including chocolate treat. Normal entry fee for adults, and children must be accompanied.
Wetland Wednesday April: Wed 13 and Wed 20 Sessions start at 10 am 11 am and 12 pm (allow one hour) Make an Easter card and find out who is the butterbump? Cost £3 per child including entry to reserve, all materials and the Easter bunny quiz trail.
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RSPB Minsmere nature reserve, Westleton, Suffolk, IP17 3BY
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at Best Western Ufford Hotel Golf & Spa
TRIBUTE NIGHT - GEORGE MICHAEL £32.50pp Friday 20th May
Places limited. Unless stated, booking is essential. Call 01728 648281 or email bookings.Minsmere@rspb.org.uk
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An evening not to miss with a live performance by Stars in Their Eyes winner (1994), Rob Lamberti as George Michael. Includes a fabulous 3 course dinner & live music.
TRIBUTE NIGHT - ROBBIE WILLIAMS £32.50pp Friday 10th June The UK’s leading Robbie Tribute - Mike Andrew is back by popular demand. Includes a 3 course dinner & live music.
To book call 0844 4771835 or visit www.uffordpark.co.uk Yarmouth Road,Melton,Woodbridge, Suffolk IP12 1QW
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Gateway to Suffolk’s Heritage Coast...
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FILM Ipswich Film Theatre The Corn Exchange, King Street, City Centre, Ipswich IP1 1EG www.iftt.co.uk
Aldeburgh Cinema 51 High Street Aldeburgh 01728 452996 aldeburghcinema.co.uk
Cinema 1 14 April The African Queen (PG) 15,16,20,21 April Archipelago (15) 22, 23, 27, 28 April The Tempest (PG) 29, 30 April 4, 5 May Submarine (15) 6, 7, 11 May Oranges & Sunshine (15)
Fri 15, Sat 16, Sun 17, Mon 18, Tue 19, Thur 21 April The Eagle (12A)
Cinema 2 14, 15, 16 April - Patagonia (15) 20,21 April - London Int Animation Festival (12A) 22, 23, 27, 28 April Norwegian Wood (15) 29, 30 April Two In the Wave (12A) 4, 5 May Silken Skin (PG) 6, 7, 11, 12 May Louise-Michel (15)
Fri 22, Sun 24, Mon 25, Tue 26, Wed 27, Thu 28 April
Explore the web-site www.iftt.co.uk you’ll find programming details for the coming month and sometimes further, cast details, synopsis, reviews, trailers and blogs, All films start at 7.30pm All tickets £6 Riverside Cinema Quayside, Woodbridge 01394 382174. 22nd April - 2nd May Hop On the eve of his taking over the family business, the son of the Easter Bunny is accidentally hit by an out-of-work slacker who happens to be driving home. With the new Easter Bunny unable to hop, the slacker is forced to take in the bunny as he recovers, and the unlikely pair must save Easter together.
20th April The Portuguese Nun The first of Eugène Green’s films to be released in the UK, tells the story of Julie, a French actress who unexpectedly embarks on a journey of self-discovery in modern-day Lisbon.modern-day
Source Code (12a) Mon 2, Tue 3, Wed 4 May Oranges and Sunshine Halesworth The Cut 8 New Cut Halesworth 01986 873285 Box office Tues – Sat 11am - 2pm 0845 673 2123 www.newcut.org Films start at 7.30pm 13th April Black cat white cat (15) 20th April Leaving (12A) Palace Cinema, Felixstowe Crescent Road Felixstowe Box Office 01394 282787 Call for current listings
If you only see one Japanese arthouse movie this month... Norwegian Wood (15) Dir: Tran Anh Hung, Jap, 2010, 134 mins, Japanese dialogue with subtitles Ken’ichi Matsuyama, Rinko Kikuchi, Kiko Mizuhara A Japanese film by a French-Vietnamese writerdirector based on a 1987 international best-seller named after a 1965 Beatles’ song about Scandinavian pine. When his best friend commits suicide a Japanese student begins a relationship with his friend’s ex-girlfriend. A beautifully shot and mesmerising film Writer-director Tran Anh Hung may not speak Japanese, but in other respects he’s ideally suited to the task – a master of mood and sensitivity, an aesthete attuned to introspection and melancholy. Tran (a Vietnamese who was brought up and educated in France) made The Scent of Green Papaya, Cyclo and At the Height of Summer. Like all Tran’s work, it’s a very sensual, evocative movie, with a lovely score by Radiohead’s Jonny Greenwood, and it’s ravishingly photographed by the Taiwanese Mark Lee Ping-bin (In the Mood for Love; Three Times), one of the finest cinematographers anywhere in the world. Screening at the IFT
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MARKETS Farmers Markets Woodbridge Farmers Market Woodbridge Community Hall 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month 9am 1pm. Contact: Victoria Farrow 01473 210 634 Snape Farmers Market The first Saturday of each month. at Snape Maltings Open from 9.30 am Jimmyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Farm Pannington Hall, Wherstead 9am -1pm (1st Saturday of every month) Alder Carr Farm Creeting St Mary, Nr Ipswich 9.00am - 1.00pm every 3rd Saturday monthly. www.aldercarrfarm.co.uk Southwold Beachcomber Rooms, Southwold Pier Fourth Saturday of the month Contact: 01986 873912 Halesworth Produce Market 2nd Saturday monthly Contact: 01223 457524 Framlingham Market Every Saturday in the Square.
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What we are reading... 1980-81 The Greatest Season in Ipswich Town’s history Mel Henderson
It was the season that saw Sir Bobby Robson’s Super Blues reaching the FA Cup semi-final stage. This Book relives every aspect of an unforgettable campaign including: the manager, the players, the greatest games, the greatest goals, the homecoming, the awards and much more. Limited edition copies of the book are available priced at £19.81. www.boysof81.co.uk
Secrets of the Baby Whisperer Tracy Hogg
Tracy Hogg demystifies the magic of communicating with your baby. She teaches parents how to work out what kind of baby they have, what kind of mother and father they are, and what kind of parenting plan will work best for them. Believing that babies need to become part of the family – rather than dominate it – she has developed a practical programme that works with infants as young as a day old.
The Bicycle Book Bella Bathhurst
Acclaimed and prize-winning author Bella Bathurst takes us on a journey through cycling's best stories and strangest incarnations, from the bicycle as weapon of twentieth-century warfare to the secret life of couriers and the alchemy of frame building. A story of passion and obsession, of exultation, endeavour, and risk. Above all, it is the story of partnership between man and machine, perfectly balanced – a story of love and souplesse.
Dancing to the Precipice Caroline Moorehead
Lucie de la Tour du Pin was the Pepys of her generation. She witnessed, participated in, and wrote diaries detailing one of the most tumultuous periods of history. From life in the Court of Versailles, through the French Revolution to Napoleon's rule, Lucie survived extraordinary times with great spirit. Caroline Moorehead's richly novelistic biography sets Lucy and her dairies in their wider context, illuminating a remarkable period of history. 69
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