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EVENTS COMING UP AT SUNDAY 28TH JUNE

We are pleased to welcome back the Climax Jazz band playing on Sunday 28th June in the millennium garden from 12:30om to 3:30pm. There will also be our beer and wine tent plus roasted pork loin bap or vegetarian option on all events. (Please bring a chair.)

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Enjoy FREE evening events in Norwich Thursdays 5pm – 8pm, 25 June – 27 August

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In its fifth year, the NFU Mutual Norfolk Polo Festival combines sport, glamour and great family entertainment. Gates open at 11am on both days and the Polo starts at midday with five matches each day. The highlight on Saturday sees Norfolk take on Suffolk – the after party follows the big match, where revellers will party into the wee small hours… www.norfolkpolo.co.uk

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Tickets are available online at www.cathedral.org.uk or from the Norwich Theatre Royal box office

NORWICH LANES SUMMER FAYRE 11am – 5pm at locations throughout Norwich Lanes This year the Norwich Lanes Summer Fayre returns on Sunday 5th July and promises to be bigger and better than ever before. Expect stalls, DJs, workshops, vintage, fairground and fun!

For more the most up-todate information on the fayre check online at www. norwichlanes.co.uk

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This summer, on Wednesday 15th and Saturday 18th July, The Lord Chamberlain’s Men return to the beautiful surroundings of the Norwich Cathedral Cloisters for the Shakespeare Festival 2015.

The award-winning company are bringing their magical production of Twelfth Night – one of Shakespeare’s funniest plays and we can’t think of anything more perfect for a summer’s evening than a classical retelling of this great comedy, set against the backdrop of one of the nation’s most beautiful attractions.

JULY 25 NORWICH PRIDE This year the annual Norwich Pride parade coincides with performances of the song and dance extravaganza Puttin’ On The Ritz, which stars Strictly Come Dancing favourites Kristina Rihanoff and Robin Windsor. So, with the cast aiming to wave at participants as the annual parade passes the theatre, those involved in Pride are also being encouraged to wear outfits which feature plenty of Hollywood style. It should bring even more glamour and sparkle to the day!

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Jayne and Nigel Raffles bring to an end their 24-year tenure at the restaurant and now intend to focus on their remaining eatery, The Library on Guildhall Hill.

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Each of the 80 plus large dragon sculptures is sponsored by a local business, trust or group. The dragon designs were submitted by artists in November 2014 when sponsors had the opportunity to look at all the designs and choose their favourite one. The artists have been all full steam ahead and most of the designs have been completed, ready to go on display on 21st June.

The themes of the designs fit into the following categories – Norwich and Norfolk inspired; Characters; Nature inspired;

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Cult inspired; Elements and Pattern. The variety of chosen designs include: watercolour, acrylic, mosaic tiles, car parts, eagle head, rhinestones, tuppences, and 3D modelling.

A trail map is available to find all the locations and the organisers are working on providing a weekend bus ride to get to the dragons placed a little further out of the city centre.

The trail will give the participant a series of codes that will in turn allow them to enter a competition for an incredible far flung prize in association with KLM and Norwich International Airport.

During the trail there are activities all over the city which are dragon related which can be followed on the dragon Facebook page, Twitter, Instagram or the website www.gogodragons.co.uk.

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EEP an eye out for activities throughout the summer holidays that have a dragon theme, as well as The Forum and Intu-Chapelfield with their individual events for children.

Merchandise is available through Jarrolds of Norwich including GoGoMinis! which are replicas of five large GoGoDragons! Collection boxes can be downloaded through the website to allow you to collect loose change and help donate to Break Charity too.

The event culminates in a last chance to see all the dragons outside The Forum on 27-30th September and then the auction on Thursday 1st October 2015.

Up-to-date information can be found on the website. www.gogodragons.co.uk.

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Y PERSONAL favourite muse for festival style inspiration is Florence Welch of Florence and The Machine who works the bohemian look effortlessly with a combination of relaxed messy chic hair and floaty maxi dresses.

We’ll be seeing this length of dress all over the high street once again this summer but imagine wearing one from the sixties or seventies to create an outfit that no-one else can?

I also predict we’ll be seeing a lot of waistcoats over the summer season. These are excellent for wearing over dresses for a layered look and if you’re browsing the

vintage rails for one, don’t be shy to go and look through the men’s section too. If your idea of festival perfection is denim shorts then you’ll find an abundance of classic Levi 501s in the vintage shops.

For the scissor happy amongst you keep your eyes peeled for a pair you can customise yourself.

Hats are my summer essential, pre-loved ones can be harder to find but luckily there’s no shortage of vintage styles on the high street. I adore a trilby in the summer but a floppy hat will bring a little festival chic to your wardrobe all year round which makes them one of my must have items, whatever the season ■

Kerry Curl (aka Missy Vintage) sits on the Norwich Fashion Week Board and is the Vintage Show co-ordinator. When not working on Norwich Fashion Week, Kerry also blogs on Missy Vintage and is currently studying BA (Hons) Photography at The Norwich University of the Arts. Missyvintageblog.com

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E’RE APPROACHING that time of year when warmer days and balmy evenings begin to offer hope that we’ll be able to start exploring summer fashion and of course what summer also brings is festival season. Now personally I have no current plans to attend any festivals this year. We talked about it, as we have done for the past couple of years and decided not to make plans unless we could somehow do the glamping thing. This has become an annual conversation that never gets taken any further!

However, regardless of whether you find yourself at a festival or not this year you can still enjoy a touch of festival inspired fashion.

If you choose to go down the vintage route you will more than likely find yourself creating outfits which despite this style being a huge summer trend, are looks that are individual and unique to you.

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from £975 Alba Rose*

Always an impressive collection of rings in stock, and prices starting from under £200 up to many thousands, Albrow & Sons can provide a large selection of gemstones from around the world, from Victorian rings to present day. Best selling stones continue to be Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire and, of course, Diamonds.

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“The amount isn’t huge but every penny counts at the moment plus I feel there is a principle at stake”

How to resolve a dispute over an upaid bill MY QUESTION: I am a small business owner and one of my customers has failed to pay an invoice.

My business has only been going for just over a year and up until now I have enjoyed a good relationship with all of my customers. The amount isn’t huge but every penny counts at the moment plus I feel there is a principle at stake. What can I do?

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HE FIRST STEP is to try and resolve matters informally with the customer directly. Some customers may, unfortunately, find themselves unable to pay an invoice and it might be more cost efficient to negotiate repayment by instalments.

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This letter is important as it

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If no satisfactory response is received then litigation may be commenced by issuing a claim form from the County Court Money Claims Centre. A fee is charged for issuing the claim and this fee will depend on the value of the claim. Alternatively, the claim may be filed online at www.moneyclaim.gov.uk for a reduced fee.

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If the customer files a defence to your claim, both parties will be sent a Directions Questionnaire to decide how best to hear the matter. As the Claimant and depending on the amount of the claim, you may need to pay a fee to file the Directions Questionnaire and there will be a fee for the Hearing.

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Alternatively, you may also wish to consider using the Small Claims Mediation Service offered by the Court. Mediation is encouraged by the Court and the claim will be stayed to allow for this.

If you are unable to resolve the dispute and the hearing goes ahead and you are successful, you will obtain a County Court Judgment.

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n Protecting cash flow is a vital element of survival for any business, which is why Steeles Law provides specialist debt recovery services.

n Our experienced team provides debt recovery services to both the private and public sector, including

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FANTASTIC DEALS AT OUR FANTASTIC NEW SHOWROOM

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Further charges may be payable if vehicle is returned. Offers are not available in conjunction with any other offer and may be varied or withdrawn at any time.

Available to 18s and over. Subject to availability. Finance subject to status. Terms and conditions apply. Accurate at time of print. Freepost ŠKODA Finance. We can introduce you to a limited number of lenders to assist with your purchase, who may pay us for introducing you to them.

Official fuel consumption in mpg (litres/100km) for the ŠKODA Octavia range: Urban 34.9 (8.1) to 74.3 (3.8), Extra Urban 52.3 (5.4) to 94.2 (3.0), Combined 44.1 (6.4) to 88.3 (3.2). CO2 emissions for the ŠKODA Octavia range: 149 to 85g/km. Standard EU test figures for comparative purposes and may not reflect real driving results.

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Škoda grabs the limelight A

LL GOOD THINGS come to those who wait and so it did for the Škoda dealership in Norwich (part of the parent Robinsons Motor Group) that has been awarded with a sparkling new showroom in Wingate Way. After an exclusive VIP launch party, there followed a weekend full of excitement, as new and familiar faces were welcomed to the state-of-the-art showroom to enjoy a family fun day, involving a giant scalextric track, face painting, a ‘Steering Wheel of Fortune’ and endorsed by one of the brand’s pro-cycling champions, Felix English.

For us, the deserving general public, it means we can swan around the classy showroom at leisure, admire any one of the 10 new models on display inside or the impressive line-up of used vehicles on the forecourt.

Positive times for Retailer

New state-of-the-art showroom

Principal, Terry Holman: “The new showroom perfectly demonstrates the modern and growing direction of the ŠKODA brand, and I’m really excited about all that the future holds.”

There has already been a marked increase in footfall at the new showroom, so it is already being hailed as a success.

Proudly offering this year’s WhatCar? Car of the Year with the all new ŠKODA Fabia, the brand continues to flourish in every aspect, and the team at Robinsons seem more than up to the challenge! n

Retailer Principal: Terry Holman

Robinson’s Škoda team

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TIME FOR TEE?

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Novice golfer Heart FM's Heidi Secker takes to the Green

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ISTORICALLY, I’ve only picked up a golf club once – Great Yarmouth seafront, 1988, for a round on the crazy course. There aren’t many women I know, ok, ANY women I know, who play. So, with a lesson booked at Norwich Family Golf Centre – I became the first!

Ahead of the day I wondered if I’d have to be male just to enter the Clubhouse? Would Plus Fours be compulsory? And more importantly, what shoes should I wear?

I’m happy to tell you that my thoughts on golf were very circa 1960.

Norwich Family Golf Centre is a modern club set in pretty countryside. Arriving (in my most ‘sensible’ shoes) we enjoyed the view over the greens. The 9-hole course is for all standards.

There’s a driving range (where you practise) a bar and café (for post-tuition cake) and there’s also adventure golf – it’s not just for the kids.

We were welcomed by our coach Peter Field, who is a professional golfer of 27 years.

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For the second time in my life, I picked up a club and stepped on to the driving range. I would need to learn how to hold the club correctly – it’s a tricky mix of grip, posture and balance and it takes practise.

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ETER very patiently helped with small adjustments, tips and demonstrations. Like a lot of sports, success relies on your ability to co-ordinate hand, eye and mind. With years of coaching experience he explained, “everyone’s progress is different, but the fun is in the learning.”

After a bit of shuffling we find our inner Tiger Woods and take a swing... then, thwack! YES! We hit it! Suddenly, we love golf!

We’re outside, the sun is shining, there’s a breeze through our hair and we’ve sent a golf ball flying into next week. ON OUR FIRST LESSON. There’s no stopping us after that, shuffle, swing... thwack! We miss a few too but who cares? We’re having a great time learning something new. It’s fun, ladies!

No-one is more surprised

than me, I always thought of golf as a male thing. But as well as being incredibly welcoming to us newbies, Norwich Family Golf Centre at Bawburgh, is also having success with its women’s ‘Drive!’ initiative. It combines networking with a lesson and is a new way to experience the game.

We had a great afternoon.

Once you ‘thwack’ the ball for the first time, you realise why people love golf so much. Why not see for yourself? The ‘Introduction to Golf’ session that we enjoyed is £40 and is a perfect way to get outside this summer.

For more information on lessons with Peter Field at the Norwich Family Golf Centre call 01603 747966 or visit www.nfgc.co.uk or www.peterfieldgolf.co.uk/ golf-lessons/

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a vibrant, cosmopolitan city in an unforgettable setting. Discover stunning scenery, striking architecture and fine food, and nearby beautiful coast and countryside.

August is festival time in Edinburgh. The season kicks off with the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo, followed by the Edinburgh Art Festival, the Edinburgh International Festival (running for four weeks) and the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, the world’s largest art festival. Not forgetting the Edinburgh Mela and Book Festivals of course!

WHERE TO STAY: From glossy boutique hotels in elegant Georgian townhouses to traditional B&Bs in leafy Victorian neighbourhoods, to buzzing hostels hidden down atmospheric Old Town alleyways. You can guarantee that the city will be packed to the gills during the festival period and over Hogmanay.

If you plan to visit during these periods, book as far in advance as possible. www.lonelyplanet.com HOW TO GET THERE: Flybe have up to three flights a day from Norwich to Edinburgh. All passengers get free 20kg bag allowance and under 12s get 33% off. There’s also extra Saturday flights in August for the Edinburgh Festival!

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The natural escape... closer than you think Enjoy a great short break or holiday at Kelling Heath, where you can choose from woodland lodges, luxury holiday homes and touring pitches.

Bookings 01263 588181 or online www.kellingheath.co.uk Kelling Heath, Weybourne, Holt, Norfolk NR25 7HW

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WOODS E WILD THINGS If you go down to the woods today you’re sure of a delightful surprise

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OOK HARD and you’ll discover award-winning Kelling Heath, a hidden holiday retreat on your doorstep.

It’s just about the perfect place to relax and unwind among mature pine, native woodland and rare open heathland.

The holiday park is set in 270 idyllic acres in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty at Weybourne, close to the North Norfolk coastline. And whatever the season, there’s peace and tranquillity to be found in this unique setting.

Guests may choose to stay in a timber lodge, luxury caravan holiday home or book a camping/touring pitch. Blending into their landscape, the comfortable lodges are finished in Scandinavian redwood with a pine interior.

There’s a choice of pitch styles and Kelling Heath provides fully equipped amenity buildings with showers, individual cubicles, razor points, disabled and babychanging facilities, and sinks for dishwashing and laundry.

Children will adore their walks on the wild side, with a junior trim trail, play area and more challenging adventure playground. For the really energetic the Eco Gym will help you stay in trim along the

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woodland trail, and there’s a hugely popular orienteering course.

Hire bicycles or take an amble on the many footpaths crisscrossing the park. Selfguided leaflets will escort you through the glorious range of habitats, wildlife and history of Kelling Heath. Why not join our experienced countryside team to explore the park on a bat, bird or nature walk.

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T THE HEART of Kelling Heath lies the Village Square, with its own folly. It’s the focal point for guests by day and night, with live music from shanty bands and folk musicians at selected times of the year.

Alongside is the Forge & Terrace with a choice of bars and dining options.

Head off to the health and fitness club with its indoor pool, sauna, steam rooms and stateof-the-art gymnasium, while outdoors there’s a pool, tennis courts and petanque.

Kelling Heath takes sustainability very seriously and is well known for its green credentials. The park holds gold in the Green Tourism Business Scheme and David Bellamy Conservation Awards. n For more information and to book a break at Kelling Heath Holiday Park, call 01263 588181 or visit www.kellingheath.co.uk.

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LIFE IN THE NORWICH L ANES

SAY HELLO TO...

THE BENJAMIN FOUNDATION which exists to help people in Norfolk deal with many of the challenges that life throws at them; whether ‘everyday’ issues such as childcare or heartbreaking problems like abuse and homelessness. Over the last 5 years, the organisation has grown and they have now relocated their head office to be more central.

You can find their new office on St Andrews Street in the Lanes.

SUNDAY 5TH JULY 2015 11AM – 5PM CONTINUING LATER IN PARTICIPATING VENUES AND ON ST GREGORY’S GREEN

CRAFTS, ART, MUSIC, WORKSHOPS, FOOD, VINTAGE, DANCING, DJs, PERFORMANCE, FAIRGROUND & FUN SEE WWW.NORWICHLANES.CO.UK AND @NORWICHLANES FOR UPDATES

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TWIN PEAKES: FIRE WALK WITH ME SAT 25 JULY 11PM

HIGHLIGHT NORWICH LANES SUMMER FAYRE

Cinema City Norfolk At The Pictures presents, Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me. David Lynch’s series Twin Peaks celebrates 25 years this year and introduced the world to FBI Agent Dale Cooper, Homecoming Queen Laura Palmer and the small town of Twin Peaks. Join in from 9.30pm with ‘Dale Cooper’ cocktails, coffee, doughnuts and cherry pie in the bar, followed by a late night screening of David Lynch’s prequel to the TV Series: Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me. Costumes and logs welcome. www.picturehouses. co.uk/cinema/Cinema_ City

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11am – 5pm at locations throughout Norwich Lanes This year the Norwich Lanes Summer Fayre returns on Sunday 5th July and promises to be bigger and better than ever before. Expect stalls, DJs, workshops, vintage, fairground and fun!

SATURDAY 20TH JUNE, 9PM

THE PLUGG presents TREVOR NELSON

For more the most upto-date information on the fayre check online at www. norwichlanes.co.uk

Trevor Nelson will be delivering a 2 hour set of R&B and Soul & Funk to celebrate the launch of his Collection 3 compilation. Support comes from The Doggett Brothers (with full live band) alongside Plugg residents. Over in the Club Room, the Tropico crew deliver their party vibes direct to the dance floor, while upstairs in the courtyard there’s plenty of Pop Up Food action and a few special surprises. www.open247.org.uk

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✓ Five course dinner served with selected wines

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Potters theatre ComPany’s Battle of the sexes sun 27 sept | 1 night | potters theatre Company perform “Battle of the sexes”. One incredible night featuring take that, the spice girls, elton John, Jessie J, Rod stewart, Dusty springfield and so many more.

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To book your One Night Special call: 0333 3207 Quote ‘VAniLLA’ at time of booking www.pottersholidays.com Potters Resort Coast Road Hopton-on-Sea Norfolk NR31 9BX Terms and conditions apply. ‘VANILLA’ must be quoted at time of booking. All prices shown are based on Bungalow accommodation, supplements apply. For new bookings only and cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer. *Drinks inclusive from 6pm to close of bars. Exclusions apply.

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RAISING THE GAME SPROWSTON MANOR is serious about golf! Its 18-hole, par 72 championship golf course is widely regarded as one of the best inland courses in Norfolk.

Built on undulating land and studded with ancient oaks, it’s a superb test for golfers of all abilities.

There is also a 27-bay, floodlit driving range which is perfect for rounding off a hard day at work, and honing your skills.

SKILL-UP WITH SAM

Now, the Manor has boosted its golf offering even further. It is the first course in Norfolk to open an Indoor Putting Studio, fitted with the latest and most sophisticated training technology – the SAM PuttLab analysis and training system.

Developed with international PGA Tour Pros, SAM PuttLab is the best in the business, and recognised in the professional game. It allows players of any handicap to closely analyse their putting strengths and weaknesses and make serious improvements.

SAM PuttLab uses accurate, ultrasound measurements to give scientifically precise feedback on 28 of the most relevant parameters of the putting stroke, such as balance point, length, weight and much more. The results are displayed in easy

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Analyse your technique at the indoor putting studio at Sprowston Manor

to understand graphic reports, within seconds.

The analysis reveals even the smallest details of a player’s movements, and allows you to develop improvements and training strategies. So your confidence – and game – can improve in leaps and bounds.

This is a great opportunity for serious and novice golfers alike, providing a quiet, private setting to practise and develop your putting skills, alongside the course’s PGA professionals expert advice.

BREAKING DOWN GENDER BARRIERS

Sprowston Manor is keen to attract more women to the game, so they have recently launched a number of new ‘Get into Golf’ initiatives, to introduce golf to women and girls in a fun and enjoyable format.

The main ‘Get into Golf’ sessions, consisting of four one-hour lessons for £20 and

overseen by a qualified PGA Professional, will run on both weekday mornings and evenings, as well as weekends, making them accessible for those with existing family or career commitments.

Alongside the ‘Get into Golf’ campaign, Sprowston Manor has introduced an Ambassador programme. Four lady members will act as ambassadors to be the link between the current Sprowston Manor membership and any new lady golfers, ensuring these new players are nurtured, encouraged and have all the information they need. n For all enquiries regarding golf tuition and green fees, please call 01603 254290. For all membership enquiries, call 01603 410871.

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GLOBAL WELLNESS DAY – 13th JUNE Global Wellness Day is a chance to pamper yourself and your mind.

Here at Sprowston Manor, Hotel & Country Club, our spa team have an array of complimentary activities happening throughout the day to help promote peace of mind and inner calm.

• From 9am – 7pm, in The Garden Room of our La Fontana Spa, there will be a range of teas available for you to try along with information on the detoxing, physical and mental benefits of each tea.

• At 10.30am there will be a stretching class available for all ages, genders and abilities.

• Between 11am & 4pm we will be offering poolside treatments & Moroccanoil Hair Masks for use in the sauna and/or steam • At 4pm, there will be a short talk about the benefits of aromatherapy Throughout the day we will be offering spa & gym offers as well as a range of discounted spa products at La Fontana Spa. For more information, please contact our spa on 01603 254222

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Mr Michael Gaunt Consultant Vascular Surgeon Varicose and Thread Veins

NEW LEGS NEW YOU...

Do your legs let you down because of varicose veins or thread veins?

Consultant vascular surgeon Michael Gaunt specialises in varicose and thread veins. He is a leading venous expert, experienced in treating varicose veins with both the Endovenous laser and ClariVein techniques. Varicose veins are often considered a cosmetic condition but if neglected can result in complications.

Minimally invasive local anaesthetic procedures can be used to treat varicose veins on a walk in, walk out basis.

Also available is VeinWave treatment for unsightly facial thread veins and spider veins.

If you would like to book a mini-consultation for just £95, or if you would like to find out more about your treatment options, call 01223 305858 or visit www.michaelgaunt.com Harley Street London

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BEAUTY See p81 for stockist’s details

ELEMIS PRO-COLLAGEN CLEANSING BALM We love this powerful cleansing balm that dissolves make-up and daily grime. Starflower, elderberry combined with rose, mimosa waxes and anti-ageing padina pavonica, help to deep cleanse, nourish and smooth for a glowing complexion. £30 Thai Herbal Retreat

Lovelystuff ESTEE LAUDER UNISEX FRAGRANCE

Enter a world of opulence and richness beyond compare.

A magnificent blend of precious agar wood, ultrasmooth cedarwood, a fusion of natural rose extracts warmed by essences of patchouli and more. Elegant, mysterious, lavish – Estee Lauder’s first scent for both him and her.

50ml £85 John Lewis

O.P.I Don’t Speak 18K gold top coat nail lacquer £10 Alana’s Boutique

BROW LOVERS will be thrilled with the latest launch from Brows by Mii. A home styling brow definition kit that allows you to create exactly the right arch for every occasion, from naturally groomed to serious statement.

Precision Brow Detailers come in fair, medium and dark and complementary highlighters, Conceal Contour Duos, come in peach or cream. You can recreate the salon look at home with these fabulous products.

Spruce House Hair & Beauty

Love Diane 30ml £22

LOVE DIANE by Diane von Furstenberg DVF, is a “flirty, feminine fragrance with fruity top notes, hints of jasmine, licorice, and soft praline.” £22 Alana’s Boutique

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NEW!

New from The Body Shop, Drops of Youth Bouncy Sleeping Mask, enriched with Edelweiss stem cells.

Designed to be left on overnight, it leaves skin looking bouncier and feeling replenished. £22 The Body Shop

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BEAUTY

ON NEW SEAS

BEAHULTISYT WIS

From beautifully bronzed skin to bold eye colours, we share three of the hottest beauty looks of the season with top tips on how to wear them and the essential products you need.

1 #2 Seeing Red

Dior Rouge Baume lipstick £26 John Lewis

If you wear one lip colour just make sure it’s a shade of red. From bright pillar-box red to darker ox-blood, it is the lip hue of the season. If you find bold colours tricky to wear then opt for a sheer stain, gloss or balm.

2 Dewy Skin #2 Honey Bronze bronzing powder £13 The Body Shop

3 Golden Girl #3 Beautifully bronzed skin always makes you feel healthier and looks great when worn with bright colours. You can apply a selftan for a healthy all-over hint of colour or go for a powder bronzer for something more instant and less committing.

The make-up pro’s always suggest taking bronzer over the high points of the face where the sun naturally hits; forehead, down the nose, cheek and brow bones. Complete the look by blending a pearlescent cream over the top to cheat killer bone structure, even if you weren’t born with it!

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Warmer temperatures mean you can swap heavier foundations for lighter BB and CC Creams. You’ll love the lightweight texture and glowing effect they have on skin. Just make sure you go for one with SPF (30+) to make sure your skin is protected. Head down to Spruce House and get your hands on Mii’s Skin Loving BB Cream which comes in a variety of shades with SPF 45.

SPRING CLEAN YOUR MAKE-UP BAG…

1. Clean your brushes with warm water and facial cleanser to avoid a backlog of make-up, dirt and bacteria.

2. Always check the longevity of your makeup. Look on the back of products for a number followed by an ‘M’ – such as 4M which suggests it is safe to use four months from opening.

3. Check if your make-up bag is machine friendly and pop it in the wash if so. If it isn’t, take an antibacterial wipe thoroughly around the inside.

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HEALTH

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One in four affected by Varicose Veins

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ith summer here and warmer weather, wardrobes change, so now is the time to get those problematic varicose veins sorted and step out full of confidence. In a career spanning more than 25 years, eminent vascular surgeon Michael Gaunt knows all too well how simple procedures can make a fundamental difference to a person’s life - whether physical or indeed psychological.

IGNORANCE ISN’T BLISS There has been a lot written lately about people ignoring their varicose veins. However, putting off treatment can cause wideranging problems and doing nothing could lead to much bigger issues down the line.

Mr Gaunt said: “Varicose veins can often be regarded as a cosmetic issue but ignorance is anything but bliss.

“This is especially a sad state of affairs when you consider how simple and straightforward modern treatment really is.”

“Gone are the days when you would require major surgery and a lengthy hospital stay. Thanks to modern techniques, you could be returning to work within one or two days rather than weeks.”

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“Most importantly, you will be setting your legs free of aching and tiredness. The difference can be life-changing”.

Mr Gaunt stresses that the initial assessment of veins should always involve detailed ultrasound scanning.

If it doesn’t, you are going to the wrong person.

The scanning gives the surgeon a detailed picture of where the problematic veins are and means he can focus treatment accordingly.

As well as solving the physical side of varicose veins, Mr Gaunt believes simple procedures can actually make a big difference to a patient’s lifestyle and confidence.

He explained: “I have had patients who won’t wear dresses, shorts or swimsuits in the summer because they are simply horrified by how their legs are looking. I have had male patients embarrassed to play sport, for fear of showing their 'terrible varicose veins' but in fact they do not realise that these veins also adversely affect their sporting performance.

“It doesn’t have to be this way.

Those very same patients have benefited from treatment and haven’t looked back.

“It is a simple example of

how treatment can make a fundamental difference to a person’s life.

“It is a more common problem for women but when you consider one person in four is going to be affected in some way by varicose veins, then it is clear both sexes will suffer.”

Mr Gaunt’s 27 years of clinical experience includes 12 years as a consultant surgeon at Addenbrooke’s Hospital, Cambridge, and in private practice in Norwich, London, Bury St Edmunds and Cambridge.

He specialises in the minimally invasive treatment of varicose veins and is one of the most experienced surgeons in the UK. If you are concerned about varicose veins, Mr Gaunt offers mini-consultations where he performs a limited assessment and gives an indication of the treatment options available. The consultations cost just £95. n TO BOOK your appointment at the Norwich Vein Clinic at The Spire Hospital Norwich, please call 01603 255574, or alternatively, more information is available from www.michaelgaunt.com or by calling his private secretary on 01223 305858.

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YOUR BEAUTY QUESTIONS SOLVED ...by Vanilla beauty expert Sue Carter

WHAT CAN I DO TO HELP THE DARK CIRCLES UNDER MY EYES? Simply put, periorbital dark circles are a result of the thin layer of skin below your eyes showing the blood vessels and the blood they contain.

Usually you can help improve the appearance by making sure that you get your full eight hours sleep a night and make sure that you drink two litres of water every day, as dark circles are made worse by dehydration and a build up of toxins. You might also want to try using an eye product that contains caffeine, as it can act as a ‘pick me up’ for the eye area and help to reduce puffiness. Also worth a mention are products that contain skin plumping vitamins C and K. Salon treatments which target the eye area may also help as massaging the area can help to reduce puffiness and eliminate toxins.

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WHAT CAN I DO TO REDUCE ACNE SCARRING? The way you treat your acne scarring will depend on your skin colouring. If you have fair skin you will usually end up with red marks and if you have a darker skin then you may find that your scarring is darker than you natural skin tone. So, for paler skin tones, go for an exfoliating treatment which contains salicylic or glycolic acid which will help to reduce the redness of your scars. If you have a darker skin tone then you might want to consider using a cream which has a lightening ingredient to help even out your skin tone.

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My best friend has asked me to be bridesmaid at her wedding. I don’t want to be a killjoy but I’m dreading it. The thought of having to walk down the aisle, the photographs, all the fuss over our appearance just makes me want to run away. I don’t want to upset her, but don’t know how to say ‘no’ – help! Hannah HI HANNAH... Firstly, there’s a dress to be had out of this! If it’s potentially going to be hideous though, I can understand your reservations… On a serious note, being a bridesmaid isn’t for everyone; some love the role and all that it brings whilst others, like you, shy away from the limelight. Be honest with yourself – is there a part of you that would secretly love to do it? Are you sabotaging an opportunity to step out of your shell and shine for a day? If you can honestly answer ‘no’ to this, then understand that you don’t have to accept. If you explain to your friend that you’d love to help her with the planning, but being a bridesmaid is not something you feel comfortable with, do you think she’d understand? If not, you have a choice to make – you can either accept the role graciously and get on with it or tell your friend it’s not your thing. We all move towards emotional comfort and all our decisions are underpinned by our values. Ask yourself, “What is of most value to me in this situation – my friendship or my own desire to avoid the spotlight?” But ultimately, if it’s a fabulous dress, you’d be crazy not to! Jennifer x DEAR JENNIFER...

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Now Baker Rhodes Home run by partners Jon Rhodes and David Baker is on the expansion trail with work already started on increasing the square footage of the shop in Felmingham, near North Walsham, adding on a new gallery for exhibitions and launching a new buyer’s website.

The beautiful shop, which opened its doors nearly 20 years ago, offers a huge range of home accessories in particular silk lampshades, wallpaper and paints, decorative objet d’art and giftware including the ever-popular Parisian-made fragrance candles, which sell by the dozens.

Jon and David scour the planet for unusual homewares on frequent buying trips to places like India, the Middle East and France.

Jon and David scour the planet for unusual homewares Their beautiful stock is not only snapped up by people in Norfolk and London, but also by celebrities and increasingly from clients overseas.

“We get calls from customers abroad all the time, but at the moment they can’t purchase on the website which is why we are planning to launch a new online service within the next six months,” said David.

“We hope to have the new gallery open by October where we will run changing exhibitions of items such as local art or furniture,” he added.

Baker Rhodes Home was first established nearly 30 years ago as a bespoke curtain maker and still provides traditionally made curtains along with a bespoke home interior design service.

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sense of style to any garden which is why I have decided to stock them at The Grey Goose. I am now selling a range of stylish planters that will complement any garden, terrace or front door and can easily be moved to change the look from season to season.

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who have re-opened their Market Stall on the front of Norwich Market (facing Gentlemens Walk and the Royal Arcade). The stall has been given a complete facelift and will trade as Stall 8 serving the best ice creams, coffees and brownies!

Of course their main line is the Gold Awardwinning fresh cream ice creams, the Norfolk County range, the Aldous Traditional ice cream (sold on Norwich

Market for over 80 years), and Eileen’s Diabetic ice cream.

There are 24 gourmet flavours to try!

They have also sourced fair-trade coffee from The Grey Seal Coffee Co. and gourmet brownies from The Gourmet Brownie Co., all hand made by husband and wife team Kirstyn and Andrew Samalionis in their kitchen in Cambridge.

So if you are shopping in Norwich city centre call by Stall 8 for a well deserved treat!

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Our favourite butcher, Harveys Puremeat in Grove Road, that specialise in locally sourced, organic meat and game, have put together a top quality BBQ pack for us. Ideal for a family of four the pack includes 4 6oz Steak Burgers (made from organic, grass fed beef ), 4 BBQ pork ribs, 4 Chinese chicken thighs and 4 of their fabulous sausages – all for £ 9.99. Call Harveys on 01603 621908 to order your pack.

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Back by popular demand are the Pizza Sundays at Relish, Newton Flotman. Come rain or shine they will cook your pizza fresh for you outside on their authentic Italian Pizza Oven.

It’s real theatre style cooking – watch them roll the homemade dough, top with homemade and local produce and cook within minutes. Great for families, social, relaxing and delicious – no need to book, just turn up from 5pm any Sunday for fresh homemade pizzas. All Pizzas £8.

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The restaurant has won many awards and accolades for it delicious food and the pursuit of only the best ethical and purest local ingredients.

What ingredients do you always have in your store cupboard?

In my pantry Norfolk rapeseed oil, pulses, rice, Candi Robertson’s ‘Spiced carrot chutney’, Chilli’s Galore Jammy chilli relish, Heygates flour, Beachamwell honey, smoked paprika, Norfolk saffron and all types of nuts.

In the cold store fresh free range eggs, Marybelle Crème Fraiche and yoghurt, chocolate, butter and a good selection of Norfolk and Suffolk cheeses.

I love anything to do with chocolate as it’s such a versatile ingredient.

What do you like to eat after a hard day in the kitchen?

What ingredient do you think will be the next big thing?

I always eat before service to keep me energized, I like to eat a healthy meal with lots of fresh local veggies, after service there’s nothing better than a hot chocolate and a cuddle with my two cats ‘Pops’ and ‘Coco’!

Cooking good quality fresh local ingredients without gimmicks will always be in fashion. At Strattons we passionately follow ‘Slow Food’ principles which are about the relationship between the producer and the consumer. Our farmers help maintain the unique character of our landscape. In this country nearly all of our food comes from the supermarkets, which sell very little locallyproduced food. We use Impson’s butchers in Swaffham who can boast that 95% of their meat comes from within a five-mile radius of their shop.

Which dish do you enjoy cooking the most?

Desserts and dough products, I love the process and satisfaction.

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Cooking good quality fresh local ingredients without gimmicks will always be in fashion Norfolk is full of great food and drink producers – any recent discoveries you can share?

The old favourites are Norfolk quail, Gull cider, Norfolk cheeses, Norfolk Peer potatoes, game from the Brecks. Recently we have become enormous fans of Cornerways tomatoes, all grown under glass at Stoke Ferry. Over 8,500 bumblebees, living in 170 bee hives, pollinate the crop and are part of the nursery's integrated approach to crop management using natural agents and predators rather than agro-chemicals. This sits so well with our ethos.

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find somewhere that understands the need for a large slice of cucumber in Hendricks gin and also the offer of a wide variety of non-alcoholic drinks for dining companion, Mark, who regrettably had to limit himself to wine with dinner only.

The wine list is extensive and reasonably priced. Rachel talked us through the list (having tried them all herself) and we eventually decided to get her to pick the wine for us as we just couldn’t choose.

Beautifully decorated, this Grade II listed restaurant looked good and staff were friendly and helpful.

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AVING DRIVEN PAST RELISH on an almost daily basis for the past 6 years, I now constantly question myself (or indeed my sanity) for never eaten there before. Located in Newton Flotman on the A140, a 15 minute drive from Norwich city centre, it’s well signposted and easy to find.

Beautifully decorated, this Grade II listed restaurant looked good and staff were friendly and helpful. Having been settled down in the bar area, menu fully explained, it was a great to

So, to dinner and first off we were treated with a macaroni cheese and choux bun pre-starter which was fabulous.

My starter choice was scallops with chorizo purée, white bean velouté, bacon crisp and carrot accompanied by a French Voignier wine. Mark’s was pigeon breast, carrot purée, griddled shallots, pickled mushrooms, peas and hazelnuts accompanied by a red Chile Carménère. Both were delicious – the tastiest scallops I’ve ever had – the pigeon breast was tender, full of flavour and we loved Rachel’s choices of wine.

Main course was duck confit leg Dauphinoise, celeriac purée, wild garlic, cabbage with a wine and anise sauce accompanied by an Negroamaro Primitivo Salento red for Mark. It was chicken for me; breast, pressed leg fritter and confit wing with chicken skin, asparagus and truffle potato purée .The chicken was moist and so tender and I adored the truffle potato. Chablis has always

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ESPITE FEELING RATHER FULL we didn’t decline the pre-dessert, which was lovely. As a person who always starts at the dessert section of the menu I was spoilt for choice. In the end I settled for caramel panacotta, peanut butter shortbread, peanut brittle, salted popcorn with raspberry jelly – nut heaven is all I can say! Mark had the chocolate mousse millefeuille – coffee sponge, coffee ice cream, milk jelly and crème fraîche – which we both agreed was something really different. (As a connoisseur of puddings I felt obliged to test his too you understand!).

Coffee and home-made petit fours followed – excessive but it had to be done.

Would I go back? Yes, definitely (OK, I confess I have already been!). My next visit will be for the Pizza Sundays, freshly made pizza that you can watch them prepare and cook outside.

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PAUL MAS DOMAINES/ PASTEL ROSÉ TERRASSES DU MOULINAS LANGUEDOC An ideal crowd pleaser: On sale at the lovely Deli in Jarrolds £6.80

ITH SUMMER and warmer weather on its way in my book it’s ‘Rosé Time’.

Long gone are the days of the sweet Mateus Rosé wine – now we prefer a more elegant, fresh style of wine to sip while sitting in the sun. Always a good match with seafood (Cromer Crab immediately springs to mind) or ideal with our new tapas menu in the lounge at The Library.

Well-chilled on a summer’s day, rosés make a surprisingly good food match. They are not wines to dwell over too long, but are best glugged joyfully.

The qualities I’d look for in a good rosé would therefore be crispness and freshness (buy the most recent vintage) along with fruitiness and good balance (they need acidity to provide food compatibility, since they don't have tannin).

This is a particulary gorgeous rosé: Paul Mas Domaines/Pastel rosé terrasses du Moulinas Languedoc. On the nose there are notes of raspberry and cranberry along with a little strawberry. A really composed and lovely finish which is dry and crisp with good length.

Jayne Raffles has been running restaurants in Norwich with husband Nigel since 1990. The Library Bar and Grill can be found on Guildhall Hill, Norwich

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Wensum White Goats Cheese, fresh peach and Granola Salad 120g Wensum White goat’s cheese cut into cubes 2 peaches cut into quarters 60g Granola Mixed baby cress

1 Pour your honey and white wine vinegar into a mixing bowl and whisk together. Then slowly add the oil while whisking until combined.

2 Take your second mixing bowl and into this place your cheese, peaches, granola and mixed baby cress. Then coat this with your dressing.

3 Once mixed together place on a plate/bowl and serve.

FOR THE DRESSING 60g honey 12g white wine vinegar 130g rapeseed oil

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Head chef, David Lovett of the SugarBeat Eating House, drums up a simple but tasty salad just perfect for Summer.

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HE MOMENT YOU STEP through the door of Pedro’s you instantly feel you have been transported to a sunnier climate where both the food and fun are hot, hot, hot.

enviable reputation.

On the several occasions we have visited, the restaurant has always been packed to the rafters.

It’s definitely a place to party and Pedro’s can accommodate groups of 50 or 60. There are quieter corners though, if you’re just in a couple or small group.

The tantalising choice of drinks make it near impossible to abstain.

Cocktails are the order of the day – they serve all your favourite ones, including jugs to share. To start, a mojito (priced at £5.95) while we set about the difficult task of making our choices from the exciting and extensive new menu.

As someone who does like it hot, I chose the starter of chilli relleno (£4.95), jalpeno peppers stuffed with cheese and deep fried served with sour cream. For the main event, I selected one of the restaurant’s most popular dishes sizzling steak fajitas (£14.95) accompanied with tortilla

An air of excitement and anticipation is further fuelled by the jolly and welcoming staff

Pedro’s Starters £5-£7 Burgers £10-£12 Mains £10-£15 Cocktails £5.95 Chapelfield Gardens, Norwich NR1 1NY Tel: 01603 614725 OPENING HOURS Monday to Friday: 12-2.30pm & 5pm-late Saturdays – Midday til late Sundays – 1-8.30pm www.pedros.co.uk

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The Mexican-styled taverna where diners have the option of donning a sombrero to fully soak up the TexMex atmosphere is bustling and busy even at the earlier 6pm sitting.

An air of excitement and anticipation is further fuelled by the jolly and welcoming staff, and the fact that you can see the chefs in the open kitchen putting the finishing touches to array of sizzling and aromatic dishes which immediately gets your taste buds tingling.

Pedro’s Tex-Mex Cantina, situated in a corner of Chapelfield Gardens, in Norwich has been serving up delicious fajitas, burritos, enchiladas for over 25 years and has built up an

chips, guacamole, salsa and sour cream. My date chose one of the new 6oz 100% beef burgers – the Monterey Jack Cheeseburger, so we got both the Tex and the Mex between us.

To crown a sensational meal we finished with ice cream sundaes – for him it was the Grasshopper with mintflavoured ice-cream and for me, vanilla with strawberry sauce.

TOP TIP: Due to Pedro’s huge popularity, booking at weekends is highly recommended although the lovely staff will try to accommodate anyone that walks through the door.

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The Fox at Lyng Starters £5-£8 Mains £10-£20 Chef's specials £14-50-£17 The Street, Lyng Norwich, Norfolk' NR9 5AL Tel: 01603 872316 OPENING HOURS Monday to Saturday: 12pm - 11pm (12-9pm) Sundays: 9am - 10pm (9-11am, 12-4pm, 5-8pm) www.thefoxatlyng.co.uk

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HE FOX COUNTRY PUB & Restaurant, set in the charming village of Lyng, dates back almost 300 years. It was lovingly renovated in 2014, and retains a very traditional feel, with a beamed ceiling, open fire and tiled floor – but combines this with a modern, fresh style. The expansion has created two bar areas, one which welcomes dogs, and a large dedicated restaurant.

When we arrived at the Fox, all three of us (our dog, Phil, included) received a very warm welcome.

Staff were keen to make him feel at home with a bowl of water and plenty of attention.

The Fox is clearly serious about food and drink. They offer a great selection of fine wines by the bottle or glass, and traditional real ales.

S started the evening with a pint of Woodeford’s Sundew, which was poured straight from the barrel. He pronounced it an excellent pint.

To drink during dinner, S chose a bottle of Argentinian Gouguenheim Malbec, a full-bodied wine packed with flavours of cherries and plums.

S is quite a wine buff, and he gave this wine ten out of ten for both quality and value for money.

And so to the food. The menu is modern, yet accessible, with plenty

to choose from and something to suit all tastes. The grill-style menu with à la carte accents offers starters such as salt and pepper squid and mixed game terrine, with a wide choice of mains that include steaks, wild boar and apple sausages, some tempting specials like seafood thai green curry, risotto rice cakes, and good old fish and chips, with some great vegetarian options as well, such as crispy tempura vegetables and Mediterranean pasta.

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OR MY STARTER, I chose something I haven’t eaten since childhood – whitebait. These were tossed in a lightly spiced flour, quickly deep fried, and served with an aioli dip. Absolutely delicious

The Fox is clearly serious about food and drink. They offer a great selection of fine wines – sizzling, crispy, moist and the flavour was out of this world. I could have eaten several portions. We all enjoyed this one, especially Phil, who is a real fish-loving hound!

S plumped for fresh local asparagus, wrapped in Parma Ham and bathed in a creamy parmesan sauce. This, too, was very good indeed; the asparagus (fresh, local and in season) was cooked to al dente perfection. The ideal starter.

Main courses were equally impressive. I chose roasted butternut squash risotto, with roasted cherry vine tomatoes. Again, this is something I haven’t eaten for a while, but I wondered why, because it was so good. Getting that perfect risotto rice texture is key to this dish, and

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The Fox got it bang on. Sweet with the squash but still savoury, creamy and very satisfying indeed.

It was a ribeye steak for S, with chips, baked tomato and mushroom and salad. The steak was beautifully tender and perfectly cooked, and the accompanying chips were as they should be; crisp and moreish. Full marks again!

Desserts were indulgent, but we were on a roll, so I decided to go for a rather sophisticated brown sugar meringue, with raspberry chantilly cream and honeycomb. A gorgeous creation arrived, which is just how a dessert should be. It was sweet, but not too sweet, and quite mouthwatering.

Both S and Phil are cheese lovers, so S thought he’d try the cheese board. This could easily have been a meal in itself, with a wonderful selection of cheese, wafers, fruit and a wonderful selection of cheese, wafers, fruit and homemade chutney. Both man and beast gave it a big thumbs up – a clean plate was evidence of that!

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We have just launched our new breakfast menu and this dish has just taken off.

Try it for yourself one morning.

YOU WILL NEED : 1 wholegrain muffin 2 locally Sourced Free Range Eggs 1 lemon Salt & pepper Mixed seeds (we use poppy seeds, linseeds and pumpkin seeds) 1 avocado Sweet chilli sauce Nurtured in Norfolk baby herb leaves

Delicious coffee followed, and so a wonderful experience drew to a close. The meal was one of the best we have had anywhere; superbly cooked, inventive and good-sized portions.

This was made even better by professional, attentive and friendly service provided by owner Vikki and her team, clearly very talented chefs, and knowing just what it takes to makes customers – and their dogs – happy!

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1 Remove skin and stone from the avocado, place in a bowl, sprinkle with a little salt and pepper and a generous squeeze of lemon juice and with a fork crush the avocado.

2 Toast muffin and seeds, poach the eggs then assemble as in the picture above. Sprinkle with the toasted seeds and drizzle with a little sweet chilli or other hot sauce.

20 St John Maddermarket, Norwich NR2 1DN www.maddermarketkitchen.com maddermarketkitchen@gmail.com 01603 460 558

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Chargrilled sardines on toast with salsa and piri piri dressing SERVES 4

8-12 sardines 50g semolina 1 tsp sweet smoked paprika Salt & pepper to taste Squeeze of lemon 4 slices of toasted sourdough 200g rocket leaves 8 caper berries SALSA 4 large vine ripened tomatoes de-seeded, chopped 1 diced red onion ½ cucumber – de-seeded & sliced 1 garlic clove chopped 1 tbsp tomato puree 50g fresh coriander, chopped Squeeze of lemon Salt, pepper & sugar to taste PIRI PIRI DRESSING 1 red chilli finely diced 1 garlic clove crished 1 tbsp whisky Zest of ½ lemon 1 tbsp Lemon juice 2 tbsp red wine vinegar 250ml olive oil Salt & pepper to taste

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A sassy fish dish from Phil Hovey at The Wine Cellar 1 Make the piri piri dressing by whisking all the ingredients together in a bowl, this can then be left to one side until needed.

2 Make the tomato salsa by combining all the ingredients, this can also be prepared in advance and refrigerated.

3 Mix the semolina and paprika together on a plate and use to dust the sardines.

4 Place the de-scaled and gutted sardines onto a preheated griddle pan (little to no oil should be required), cook on

a high heat for approximately 2 minutes on either side (until the flesh blisters and chars, eyes turn opaque) when the sardines are ready, finish with a squeeze of lemon.

5 To plate, put the toast in the centre and top with the sardines, salsa, caper berries salad then drizzle with the piri piri dressing.

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NOT-TO-MISS EVENTS Norwich TUESDAY 9 JUNE

Charity Fashion Show Presented by Cottage Hair & Beauty and featuring clothes from Aluna J, Ginger, Hatters, Catfish, Dogfish and Prima Donna.

All proceeds go to Break Charity.

Norwich High School 7pm Tickets £15 or two for £25.

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programme promises to be bigger and better than ever. Running from 25 June to 27 August, Thursday evenings will be alive with FREE street entertainment including Covent Garden entertainers, bands and street performers So head to Gentleman's Walk, St Gregory's Green, Hay Hill and Timberhill.from 5pm–8pm and enjoy free summer entertainment.

5-8pm Thursday Evenings 27 & 28 JUNE

25 JUNE- 27 AUGUST

Norfolk Polo Festival

Norwich in the summer really is the place to be on Thursday evenings, with so much to enjoy, including an excellent array of shops, cafe's, bars and restaurants. This year Norwich Business Improvement District’s (BID) Head Out, Not Home summer events

In its fifth year, the NFU Mutual Norfolk Polo Festival combines sport, glamour and great family entertainment. Gates open at 11am on both days and the Polo starts at midday with five matches each day. The highlight on Saturday sees Norfolk take on Suffolk – the after party follows the big match,

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Holt Festival: The Puppini Sisters and Cirque du Caberet

where revellers will party into the wee small hours…

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Holt Festival

15 & 18 JULY

Shakespeare Festival Enjoy William Shakespeare’s greatest romantic comedy Twelfth Night, performed by award-winning company The Lord Chamberlain’s Men, amidst the beautiful open air surroundings of The Cloisters at Norwich Cathedral.

A pair of twins are washed up on the coast of magical Illyria and thereafter chaos reigns, in a comic tale of tangled love stories, mistaken identity and, ultimately, a joyous happy ending.

7pm. Tickets: £20 adults, £17 concessions (over 60s, Student, under 16s) Book online at www.cathedral. org.uk or via the Norwich Theatre Royal box office on 01603 630000.

19-26 JULY

The waiting is over, Holt Festival, North Norfolk’s award winning international festival of music, drama, visual art, literary giants, talks, dance and comedy, has announced its full programme for 2015, now in its seventh year.

New announcements that complete an exceptional line up for new artistic director Charles Pugh’s first year include an exciting new theatre production, risqué cabaret, top London comedians, poetry, flamenco and exhibitions, including work from world renowned artists rarely seen in the UK. For full listings see website below.

General booking opens on 1 June on 01603 598699. For details of all Holt Festival events, and to book online, go to www.holtfestival.org

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Shrek the Musical Based on the awardwinning DreamWorks animation film, Shrek The Musical is this year’s mustsee show for all the family.

Join our unlikely hero and his loyal steed Donkey as they embark on a quest to rescue the beautiful Princess Fiona from a fire breathing, love-sick dragon. Featuring all new songs as well as cult Shrek anthem I’m a Believer, the musical brings all the much-loved DreamWorks characters to life, live on stage, in an all-singing, alldancing extravaganza.

Tickets £8-£45 7-18 JULY

Jersey Boys The internationally acclaimed stage sensation, Jersey Boys is coming to Norwich for the very June/July 2015 Vanilla

first time! This smash hit musical has won 55 major awards worldwide, including the Olivier Award for Best New Musical.

Jersey Boys tells the true life story of four boys from the wrong side of the tracks who wrote their own songs, invented their own unique sound, and sold 175 million records worldwide.

Tickets £8-£48.50 21-25 JULY

Puttin’ on the Ritz The most famous songs of the Golden Age of Hollywood are recreated live on stage with our award winning singers and dancers.

Special guests are world champion dance professionals Kristina Rihanoff and Robin Windsor from BBC's Strictly Come Dancing, who will wow the audience with their glamorous costumes and

ballroom skills.

Puttin’ On The Ritz takes you on a wonderful musical journey and features the unforgettable tunes of George Gershwin, Irving Berlin and Cole Porter.

Tickets £8-£33 29 JULY - 1 AUGUST

Peter Pan Return to Neverland A new musical sequel to J.M.Barrie’s timeless classic book. Wendy is happily married, with daughters of her own – and all seems well, until Peter reappears at her window. Something is amiss in Neverland, and with the original Lost Boys now living normal lives in London, Peter needs Wendy’s help to put things right. And when several children are mysteriously kidnapped, everything points to the return of the dreaded Captain Hook.

Tickets £4.50-£9 For more information go to theatreroyalnorwich.co.uk

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Just So with Robert Powell Robert Powell, one of the country's most celebrated actors, brings us this spellbinding show about Rudyard Kipling is one of the most intriguing and controversial of all our great writers.

We explore the many different worlds inhabited by this great storyteller and poet through his autobiographical writings, stories and verse, (all interwoven with music of the period) including his traumatic childhood, seven years in India, early years of married life in Vermont, his time as a war-correspondent in his beloved South Africa, and, finally, settling in Sussex, where he became obsessed with English history. £18.50 www.maddermarket.co.uk

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and performer Maaike Breijman brings the music of Kate Bush to The Playhouse.

Tickets £19.50

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Ruby Wax: Sane New World Ruby Wax is a much loved US born comedian, actor and writer based in the UK. This show is based on her critically acclaimed book Sane New World, which helps us understand why we sabotage our sanity with our own thinking.

Sane New World shows us how to rewire our thinking to find calm in a frenetic world and how to become the master, not the slave, of our own minds. This show is your passport to saner living.

Tickets £22.50 FRIDAY 19 JUNE

Dreaming of Kate: A Tribute to Kate Bush With a remarkable resemblance to Kate Bush in vocal style and appearance, the extraordinary singer

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WEDNESDAY 1 JULY

Luisa Omielan: Am I Right Ladies?!

The acclaimed comedian Luisa Omielan visits the Playhouse for the first time with her brilliant new show Am I Right Ladies?!

Another signature ‘party with jokes’ from Luisa – its follow up to her award-winning debut stand up show, What Would Beyoncé Do?! An empowering manifesto.

You’ll have the time of your life! Tickets £15 SATURDAY 4 JULY

No Frills

Three dancers, one voice, one guitar and one percussion box: No Frills is flamenco stripped down to its bare essence.

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Through an exploration of a number of its traditional styles in their most evocative form, this show goes in search of pure expression.

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Step back in time to the sounds of the sixties at Sixties Festival. The one night break includes a top night out with original sixties stars live in concert, starring Herman’s Hermits and The Ivy League.

SUNDAY 21 JUNE

Dominic Kirwan and Band are the stars appearing on a One Night Special which includes some of the best Irish and country bands in the UK, plus have a go with an Irish Dance Demonstration.

26-28 JUNE

Cha cha cha to the three night Stars of Dance Weekender. Learn how

to dance, perfect your moves and be inspired with dance workshops, demonstrations and Q&A’s and see professional dancers and stars of BBC TV’s Strictly Come Dancing Karen Hauer and Kevin Clifton.

SUNDAY 5 JULY

See dapper band The Overtones appearing live at Potters Resort.

Hear their unique blend of classic 50s harmonies mixed with modern pop, following their two sold out performances in 2014.

Looking for an inclusive short break on the Norfolk coast for all the family where pretty much everything is included in your break price? Five-star Potters Resort at Hopton-onSea is hosting a range of funfilled breaks this Summer. Enjoy comfortable accommodation, a five course dinner with selected wines, a midnight dish, breakfast and use of the Resort’s facilities. Breaks start from just £114 per person. Go to www.pottersholidays.com for more information or call 0333 3207 497 to book.

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Oa Mackdonald Charity Fundraiser

My City Life

– I only expected to raise a few hundred pounds.

If anyone wants to donate please go to http://uk.virginmoneygiving. com/caughtinaboobytrap

This has obviously been a lifechanging experience for you.

Do you have any message for young women of your age?

You are only 28, but you have raised an amazing £9,000 for Norwich charity Big C. Tell us why you decided to raise the money and what it means to you.

On July 28 2014, I was diagnosed with breast cancer. At the age of 28, this was not something I ever imagined would happen to me. The day I was diagnosed is still a blur to me. Something I do remember clearly, though, is being told I would lose my hair as a result of chemotherapy. A few weeks later, after taking some time to come to terms with all the changes which were about to happen to me, I decided that chemotherapy would not take my hair away, but rather I would be the one to give it away. I chose to donate my hair to The Little Princess Trust, a fantastic charity providing real-life wigs to children across the UK and Ireland who have lost their hair due to cancer treatment. I arranged a head-shaving party for a week after my first chemo session, which

So how did you get involved with Big C?

Yes, please check your breasts regularly, no matter how old you are. It never occurred to me that I might get breast cancer so young, but checking myself should have been something I did automatically and on a regular basis. Young women need to be made aware of the signs of breast cancer and regularly check themselves – it only takes a few minutes and it could save your life. My treatment is now finished and has been successful, so I’m looking forward to getting on with my life – and of course that means continuing to raise money for Big C.

The Big C Centre, based at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital, has been invaluable to me and my family, offering a friendly face for a chat and cuppa, as well as providing information and sessions on nutrition, exercise and emotional well-being. There are also workshops available that range from scarf tying to make-up sessions. The staff and volunteers are really welcoming and offer fantastic support to families and individuals whose lives are affected by cancer. I was completely overwhelmed by the response to my Virgin Money Giving Page with over 300 people making donations

Now my treatment is over and I am on the road to recovery, I am very much looking forward to enjoying the summer in Norwich.

I will be going to the Norfolk and Norwich Arts Festival, catching up with friends over lunches in Franks Bar and the Waffle House, enjoying some pamper sessions at Beauty Nest Norfolk, taking in the beautiful wildlife during some walks around Whitlingham Country Park and enjoying a spot of afternoon tea at the Britannia Cafe!

was just before my hair would start to fall out. I was also determined that more good could come out of the bad and so, the day before my head shaving party, I set up a Virgin Money Giving Page in order to raise funds for The Big C, a local charity that offers support to families facing cancer.

What a positive outlook. Now your treatment is over, what will you enjoy doing in and around Norwich.

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Vanilla June/July 2015

36 monthly payments of*(Term of agreement) On-the-road price Customer deposit Retailer deposit contribution Optional purchase payment† Amount of credit Total amount payable†† Purchase activation fee† Representative APR Fixed interest rate

£269.00 £20,715.00 £2,699.00 £515.06 £10,250.00 £17,500.94 £23,158.06 £10.00 5.9% 5.76%

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