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Design • Build • Renovate At Chapel Properties we are highly experienced in managing building projects of all sizes from small-scale projects, refurbishments and landscaping to luxury, high-end new builds. We love what we do and work hard to ensure that our clients know that their project is in safe hands with a constant flow of communication to keep them informed and involved at every stage. From initial consultation to the build completion, we bring all our experience and industry-knowledge to create the highest quality homes and construction projects.

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Suffolk certainly has style!

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Woodland & Wonder Come and experience Learning@Woodbridge at our Woodland themed, interactive Open Morning.

Pre-booking essential. To book a place, or for more information, please contact Mrs Karen Virr.

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SUMMER MUSIC FESTIVALS Suffolk is gearing up for a wonderful summer of music so let’s hope the weather plays along too!

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Suffolk Open Studios celebrates the county’s thriving artistic community with participating artists opening their studios to the public at weekends, giving visitors a unique opportunity to take a look “behind the scenes” and see them in action.

For 2018, the programme runs over the first four weekends of June, commencing Saturday 2 June. Over 100 artists and galleries are taking part, showing work across a wide range of media covering every aspect of art today, including painting, ceramics, glassware, pottery, sculpture and more.

Suffolk Open Studios Chairperson Cally James commented: “This year’s programme promises to be one of the most exciting yet. We’re expanding and diversifying the Open Studios concept but keeping the intimacy that visitors like, of being able to see and ask about artists’ work within their own studios.”

Visitors can learn about participating artists, see examples of their work, check opening times and plan their route by visiting the Suffolk Open Studios website. A map shows the location of all participating artists and galleries.

RED ROOSTER at Euston Hall Now entering its fourth year, Red Rooster champions the best in R ‘n’ B, Americana, blues, soul, roots and country.

Friday’s headliner is Pokey LaFarge from Missouri and Eli Paperboy Reed and his 10-piece High and Mighty Brass Band! will headline Saturday night.

www.suffolkopenstudios.org

LATITUDE at Henham Park Latitude Festival is back for its 13th Edition and it’s packed with acts that promise to be more diverse, creative and comprehensive than ever before. Headlining Friday, Solange; Saturday, The Killers; Sunday, Alt-J.

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he Suffolk Show at Trinity Park, Ipswich on Wednesday 30th and Thursday 31st May, is set to be bigger and better than ever. Highlights for 2018 include The Bolddog Lings who will be wowing crowds in the Grand Ring with their thrilling, high-energy motorbike stunt show. Popular attractions like the Military Zone, Sports Village, and Flower and Garden Show will offer plenty of things to see and do, alongside an amazing shopping experience with boutique fashion on Fifth Avenue, luxury homewares in the Lifestyle Pavilion, and delicious artisan produce in the Show’s biggest ever Food Hall.

Save £5 per ticket by purchasing in advance.

Advanced tickets cost £23 while children aged under 15 will once again receive free entry. For more information and to book tickets visit www.suffolkshow.co.uk.

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FOLK EAST at Glemham Hall Growing in stature every year, FolkEast is back for the seventh time, proving why it is nothing like other music festivals. And it will be packing a punch with probably its most impressive line-up to date led by two of the most enduring and legendary bands from the genre, Oysterband and Show of Hands.

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BUTT REDUCTION!

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for winning the Customer Focus Award at this years Suffolk Coastal Business & Community Awards.

“Outstanding. Fabulous.

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Excellent.” Five words used by customers in reviews to describe and reflect the five-star service they receive from Archway Carpets.

The culture of putting the customer first starts at first contact. Darrell and Graham are always there with a smile, and nothing is too much trouble. Two of the Facebook reviews actually comment on the fact that Darrell has advised NOT to purchase new flooring and that a clean will give the customer the result they want. Not many businesses would be so honest and genuine with their advice and customer care approach!

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Ipswich town centre could have less cigarette butts dropped on the streets thanks to the installation of new ballot bins by Ipswich Central.

The bins, produced by environmental charity Hubbub, provide a fun ashtray by encouraging smokers to answer a particular question by popping their butt into one of the two slots under the fun, or provocative, poll.

“We walked around the town centre to look for five key areas

with a high drop-rate of butts, and purchased bins for these locations. We know that these bins have been associated with a 46% drop in litter in other locations and hope to see the same in Ipswich” said Sophie Alexander, Ipswich BID Manager.

The bins are part of Ipswich Central’s #itsmystreet business clean-up, where businesses come together to help Ipswich Borough Council to keep the town centre clean and tidy for residents, shoppers and visitors.

12 MAY - 2 JUNE TALK THE WALK The 2018 Suffolk Walking Festival, with over 120 walks and events, promises to be their biggest and most ambitious festival to date.

There are walks for everyone: you can kick start your day with a Dawn Chorus Walk, try Nordic Walking, discover the amazing history of Suffolk’s Wool Towns and have a go at GeoCaching.

There are short strolls to long hikes and everything in between.

This years festival launches at St Peter’s Brewery on Saturday May 12th. For more information, tickets and the programme of walks visit www.suffolkwalkingfestival.co.uk

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SHOPPING Pendant £65

Moose Oui striped blouse £99 Coes

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Giordano zebra shirt £79.95

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Moose

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Ava handbag £139 The Tannery

Embroidered scarf £69.99 Moose

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Tunic £29 Hintlesham Barns

£57 Moose.

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Stylistically Speaking...

BY FASHION-LOVER K AREN WOLFF E VANS

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IDN’T we respond well “Instead to the snow, shutting the country down for a of going week and living off tinned directly to food until the BBC told us your obvious we were allowed out again! choice, have I had booked a week’s holiday to do some work in a play, try the garden. So not one to something allow a touch of snow to ruin new! You things I deployed plan B. may return For starters, I had a Spa day at Seckford Hall to your (recommended). It was comfort truly fantastic, we had the zone, but whole place to ourselves and amazingly all four you might beauty therapists battled just discover through the snowdrifts a new you.” and got to work (which is more than can be said for the bin men). So it was sauna, beauty treatment, jacuzzi, ourselves from eskimos into Spring fashionistas. beauty treatment, swim, beauty treatment, lunch, sleep through beauty treatment.

FTER spending the last The rest of the week was just six months mainly wearing as lovely, dog walks, restaurants, navy, grey, black and antique hunting (whatever maybe a hint of burgundy, it’s happened to junk shops) so refreshing to see the fashion and shopping at independent world literally burst into colour. retailers, they all battled their way And believe it or not, colour in and offered a great service, is a hot topic for most women, thank you and well done. with, for example, “I can’t Thank goodness the snow possibly wear yellow” being a is over (and so is my rant) and well used phrase. the weather now looks more as There are so many shades expected, and we can begin and tones of each colour, and the very important process of so many ways of accessorising a transformation, which is where colour, I always try to encourage we miraculously transform my customers to experiment

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before dismissing something gorgeous.

It’s the same with shape.

This season is embracing fitted, loose, cropped, skinny, mid calf, long and short silhouettes, so instead of going directly to your obvious choice, have a play, try something new! You may return to your comfort zone, but you might just discover a new you.

Dressing is all about feeling good about yourself, complimenting your assets and disguising the other bits! Then there are feet and bags to consider, a new handbag in a fabulous metallic pink can turn the most neutral outfit into something special.

And luckily, shoes and sandals just have to be replaced regularly as sadly they wear out, so hoorah for that, no permission or debate required, just something gorgeous to look down at and make you smile.

Now is the time to get out your old summer things and see what’s what.

Adding some new season colour and shape is the perfect way to embrace the season ahead, and after the beast from the east, bring on a glorious British Spring Summer. n Karen from Fanny and Frank, Woodbridge and Saffron Walden.

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FASHION

IN WITH THE NEW! From lace and satin to trainers and hoodies, there's something for everyone.

Here are our top picks from the Spring/Summer '18 collections at your local boutiques

Body Frock maxi dress ÂŁ185 Fanny & Frank

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Body Frock maxi dress ÂŁ280 Fanny & Frank

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FASHION Daybirger biker jacket £400 Fanny & Frank

Part Two Kodalyn pullover £69.95

Laura Jane Boutique Yaya maxi dress with mesh sleeves £79.95

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Daybirger striped trouser £130 Fanny & Frank

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Superdry hoodie £44.99

Coes

Yaya asymmetric sweater

Part Two denim shirt

£79.95

Laura Jane Boutique

£69.95

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Daybirger lace trim top £80 Fanny & Frank

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1. K&S black loafer £225 2. K&S flower trim pump £225 3. K&S trainer £225 4. K&S silver wedge £225 All at Fanny & Frank

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“I’m not afraid to make a style statement, I love bold and bright colours, they make me feel confident.”

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trending Tropical

Vilagallo dress £159 Coes

Superdry top £26.99 Coes

Ted Baker cami £49 Coes

Layered print top £59 Moose

Shirt dress

£59 Moose

Tropical prints are taking over this summer. This explosion of colour and chaotic mix of all the flora and fauna of forests, gardens and islands is exactly what we’ve been waiting for!

Print tunic with scarf £29

Dress £55 Topshop

See p81 for stockist’s details

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Wear the same print from head to toe such as a dress, or trouser suit. If that’s too much for you, wear just one print paired with a plain piece. If you’re feeling bold mix tropical prints with other prints. Fruits, vegetables, florals, animal prints – all these look fabulous against a tropical pattern!

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Autograph kimono top £45 M&S

Otto d’Amé dress £265 Fanny & Frank

Blue frill top £19.99

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Viva cardigan £225 Homespun

bags

Bessie bag £48 Hintlesham Barns

low heels Blue suede Anatra £149 The Tannery

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Charlotte V neck £225 Homespun

Molly sweatshirt £265 Homespun

We love this underside detail!

Gabs Amanda tote £159 The Tannery

Pineapple shopper £25 Hintlesham Barns

See p81 for stockist’s details

Cream croc court £145 The Tannery

Taupe tassel shoe £159 The Tannery

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Moutaki

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Gathered sleeve sweater £89 Phoebe & Flo Lace-trim dress £120 Cake & Catwalk

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Indi & Cold ● We just love Indi & Cold, the quirky fashion brand from Spain. The collection is filled with feminine designs with a passion for detail.

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Crew neck pullover

Discover a new favourite with one of these great new brands at Coes Womenswear

£89.95

Printed t-shirt £49.95

SCOTCH & SODA Classic sweater £84.95

If you’re looking for something a bit edgier than you’d normally find on the high street, Scotch & Soda ticks all the boxes.

Designed from a canal-side former church in Amsterdam, the under-the-radar brand combines French style with tougher urban elements.

We first discovered Scotch & Soda by chance on a visit to Amsterdam and decided we had to bring it back with us. It had the quality we always look for but it’s like no other (which means you won’t see everyone else wearing it!).

Each piece in the collection features clever design details that spark interest, usually borrowed from tried and tested vintage styles – think unexpected meshing, a combination of clashing eras and intricate embroidery. This season is no different and we love the star embroidered jeans and ombre t-shirt.

Our women’s range of Scotch & Soda is a brand our customers love being introduced to and, Boyfriend for the first time, we’ll also jeans be stocking Scotch & Soda’s £129.95 menswear collection in-store and online too.

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FASHION

‘I have a dream’ sweater £125

Embroidered kaftan tunic/ dress £140 Rainbow sleeve jumper £135

JEFF

Jeff’s collection of beautifully crafted clothing is unashamedly girly. It is full of playful, casual knitwear and floaty boho dresses that don’t take themselves too seriously.

The brand is best known for their cute motifs and love of fantasy, this season using rainbows, sequins and pastel hues throughout the range.

We love Jeff because it’s a brand you can’t pass by.

Each item adds a bit of magic to your wardrobe and is something that will get compliments each time you wear it.

The materials are also well considered and great quality, such as merino wool, cashmere and lightweight cotton, making Jeff an ideal brand for throwing on when you’ve got somewhere to be.

Pepita dress in navy £170

See p81 for stockist’s details

To shop the range, visit the women’s department in Coes Ipswich store or browse the latest collection online at coes.co.uk

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Striped dress £45 Zeebra Chic

Navy linen dress £47 Zeebra Chic

Linen bag

£29.95

Moose

Gold shimmer sandal £27

Beach bag

£19.95 Coes

Jewelled sandal £25

Gold shimmer pump £29 All footwear from Zeebra Chic

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1. Charcoal fine knit jumper £39 2. Lace back top £35 3. Linen top £37 4. Blue and gold dress in satin £35 See 5. Turquoise floral pure silk batwing top £39 p81 for 6. Blue floral on/off shoulder top £35 stockist’s All available at Kittys Jules, Stonham Barns details

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LET’S START wearing some colour.

This winter has really dragged on and frankly I have had enough of it. Let’s drift into some soft greys, a touch of green and even some dusky pink.

Not quite ready for marigold yellow but some orange can be nice.

Start with adding a colourful scarf and work your way up to a top. It’s been hard to even take a layer off and I am definitely not taking my vest off yet!

We have got a few dresses out from POMODORO and FENELLA, suitable for a posh event or a day out. Casuals from POSTCARD FROM BRIGHTON have gone really well and have ordered a new collection which is pink and green, due in May. We have Lots of pastel bags and some really wacky statement jewellery.

So ladies! Kick out the dreary and embrace the spring with colour. LYNN TURNER

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HE FIRST THING you notice when you walk into The Tannery is the gorgeous smell of new leather. It’s the aroma of quality and the finest leather goods sourced from artisan workshops around Europe, hand crafted using traditional methods.

In 2006, owner Lindsay Furniss opened her first shop in Holt after her husband complained he couldn’t find a decent leather briefcase locally. “We spend a lot of time in Italy and we were always blown away by the wonderful leather goods they have, so my husband suggested I open a shop back here.”

It proved to be a brilliant plan.

Since then Lindsay has opened three more outlets; another in Holt, one in Norwich’s Exchange Street and the most recent in Woodbridge. The shops stock a superb collection of hand stitched handbags, briefcases, luggage, belts, shoes, gloves, scarves and homewares, and gifts such as key rings and jewellery boxes.

Brands include The Bridge, Texier, Mywalit, Bellroy, Crockett & Jones, Millican, Tusting, Brics and The Tannery’s own brand of leather bags, shoes and accessories.

So what is the secret of The Tannery’s success? “The key to everything we do is quality,” says Lindsay. “We work very closely with a number of family-run leather workshops, mainly in Italy, but also in Germany, France and Spain, who make the products we stock.

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The Tannery’s leather goods are handmade using traditional techniques

is very important, because they enable us to choose styles, colours and finishes to develop our own range of unique, bespoke items that we know our customers will love. It’s very much a creative partnership, and nothing we sell is mass produced.

“The workmanship and skill of the leather workers is incredible.

Many products we stock are hand finished, using traditional techniques, and it’s this quality and attention to detail that makes them so special – and hardwearing too.

“The focus is always on our customers, listening to what they want and pricing our goods fairly so that the best leather is affordable for everyone. No two customers are the same, some want a handbag or a bag with a

shoulder strap, others will only buy a cross body, others want a backpack style. So I am always looking ahead and ensuring that there is something for everyone.”

Does Lindsay have any predictions about what colours will be in this year for handbags?

“Classic, natural leather colours will always be popular, but for the Summer many customers will like a splash of colour such as yellow or orange, and for the Autumn I saw some lovely burgundy and forest green in Milan.” ■ The Tannery really is a onestop shop for the leather of your dreams. It also runs a loyalty scheme for its customers: spend £50 and get 10% off your next purchase. For more details visit www.tannery.co.uk

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When the law changed to allow same-sex couples to get married in 2014, I was delighted; I had always been keen to tie the knot and cement our status as a couple.

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Once reality hit, my survival instinct kicked in and I became determined to take charge by initiating a divorce, but I was uncertain as to what this would involve legally. I thought that the grounds for divorce as a same-sex couple were somehow different to those of a heterosexual couple, although I couldn’t be sure.

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split almost exactly. We earn around the same and have no children so there was no maintenance to work out.

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Some months later, the emotions are still raw and I’m sad when I think about the life Jan and I had together, but now I feel confident about putting all of that behind me and starting anew. n

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From Suffolk school girl to international model, Violet Gould, has graced magazine covers worldwide and is currently the face of Toni & Guy’s global campaign.

How did your modelling career start?

Having moved from Suffolk to London to study Geography at Royal Holloway University, I was given the opportunity to work for Toni & Guy as a demonstration model. Doing the odd job for them ultimately gave me the confidence to contact Sam at JMM, who knew my mother. She showed me the ropes and then introduced me to The Hive in London in October 2016 and I’ve been modelling ever since. It’s come full circle now, as I recently landed the Toni & Guy campaign.

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How easy is it to learn to be a model?

Confidence is key! I remember my first ever paid job was a terrifying experience. Thankfully, having shot with JMM several times before, I understood that I had to be myself and try to convey emotions in a believable and realistic way, without them seeming forced.

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at times, but interestingly enough my stand out jobs, are those which are more experiential.

Hands down the highlight of modelling career so far, has a trip to Jaipur, India with Fabulous magazine. I can now say, I’ve had the pleasure of working alongside elephants in some of the most gorgeous locations imaginable.

Most people think it’s a glamorous job. What’s the reality?

Modelling is glamorous … from the outside! I’ve worked for Elle, Vogue, Marie Claire; worn amazing designer outfits, had my hair and make-up done, travelled far and wide, met all sorts of interesting, creative people and I get paid for it. However, regular 5am wake ups, 16 hour days and shooting on location in the freezing cold, wearing nothing more than a bikini can become quite exhausting. Sometimes, you can be so busy rushing around the city, from one casting to another – especially during fashion week – that when you finally do get home there’s no time or energy left to do anything other than eat and sleep. Saying that, it is all part and parcel of the job and the pros certainly outweigh the cons.

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I’d like to develop some sort of framework whereby models and other creative freelancers – some of whom can be very young – are protected from mistreatment.

Unfortunately it does happen from time to time but at my first meeting with JMM, Sam warned me about the possible pitfalls and made sure I knew to call her (whatever the time), if I ever found myself feeling uncomfortable. Having a stable, supportive family and agent is very important. In light of recent events, I can sense that the industry is changing already and hope this idea will soon become a reality.

What’s next?

I have landed my first big international make up campaign, which I am totally thrilled about. I’ve also had preliminary discussions with JMM and The Hive about modelling under contract in China, which would be a dream come true.

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Have you always lived in Suffolk?

I grew up in Ipswich with my family. Went to Amberfield and then The Royal Hospital School.

Having lived in London for three years, I'm now commuting from Portsmouth.

What do you do when you come back home?

I spend most of my time with my mum in Bury St Edmunds.

The Abbeygate, an independent cinema, is one of my favourite places to go and shows great films.

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HE ELDEST of four sisters, Emily Mortimer Hendry has carved a path as one of the UK’s most exciting gemstone jewellers, born from the desire to create beautiful gemstone jewellery to suit each of her equally individual sisters. In the short time since the brand was born, Emily’s pieces have received critical acclaim, including being listed with some of the industries greatest stockists and gathering the attention of stylish stars including Lottie Moss, Caroline Flack, Binky Felstead and Louisa Thompson to name but a few.

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017 was a good year for Bessie Turner. In January she decided to spend some money on recording a demo instead of going on holiday. It came as a surprise when she released the result, her debut single Big Sleep, to entirely unexpected acclaim; the song was viewed/streamed more than 10,000 times in the first 12 hours of her existence as a recording artist. With support from BBC Introducing and after performing a live session for BBC Introducing in Suffolk, Big Sleep started getting played on BBC Radio 1 and 6 Music throughout the spring, then six weeks into her career Bessie Turner was asked

by BBC Introducing to appear at Latitude festival. On the back of growing excitement her second single Words You Say went further; after being premiered

by Jo Wiley on BBC Radio 2, it found extensive airplay across the station as well as BBC 6 Music and BBC Radio 1. The year was topped off with live sessions at Maida Vale Studios for Jo Wiley and Steve Lamacq in the space of 6 weeks. By the start of 2018 Bessie Turner had emerged as one of the most exciting emerging artists in the country; amassing 100,000’s of streams on Spotify, able to

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sell out shows in the UK and Europe. She had achieved it all with no backing whatsoever – all releases are done through her very own Don’t Try Records.

Now Turner is poised to put out her first real body of work with debut EP 22:22. Recorded with George Perks (Dream Wife, Black Foxxes) at The Crypt Studios in London this is a body of work that showcases a whole breadth of styles and imagination from the 24 year old: The subtleties of dream sequence opener Casa, the Jazz infused swing of In My Room, to the alt-rock technicolor of Words You Say. It’s an ambitious record but also a highly personal one – the title alone is a tribute to her sister Ruby (Bessie is 2 years and 2 weeks younger than her sibling, who was born at 22:22). Turner uses her songs as a way of releasing fears and documenting moments. In Abseil, as she laments “I’m worried I’m not gonna live long, I’m worried I’m not gonna try my best to keep you…” it becomes apparent that these are both songs and confessions. It’s often the ability to juxtapose these melancholic sentiments with truly uplifting and fun compositions that makes 22:22 so utterly haunting and beautiful. n

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ROM A YOUNG AGE, Jade MayJean had both the passion and enviable talent for singing.

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After a number of years performing nationally as a solo performer and with her band, singing everything from dance tracks to 90s pop, at events, gigs, festivals and more, Jade longed to go back to her singer-songwriter roots and strip it all back. While continuing to gig all over the country, the last year has seen Jade MayJean return to the studio to write her beautiful debut album, 20SIXTY, with producer Kevin Duncan, set for release Spring 18. The influence of timeless icons, such as Amy Winehouse, Dusty Springfield and Paloma Faith, alongside her modern twist, result in startlingly honest lyrics which effortlessly collide and entwine with ridiculously catchy hooks. Jade has achieved exactly what she set out to do and the new album perfectly showcases her raw talent both vocally and as a songwriter. Now signed to GingerDog Records, who have recorded and produced the debut, Jade hopes to illustrate to the world exactly what she’s really made of.

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HEN Sally Millsopp took part in Race for Life 2015, she had no idea if she would get to see her mum again.

Sally’s mum, Jennifer Earnshaw, was desperately ill with mesothelioma - a form of lung cancer - and had little time left but she’d encouraged her daughter to take part in Race for Life as she knew the fundraising would help other patients.

Sally, 53, went to the showground that day, with her daughter Eleanor, not knowing if her mum would be alive when they reached the finish line. Sally, who is a Practice Nurse at a GP

surgery, said: “Mum was a selfless person, she always wanted to help others. We’d raised around £450 in sponsorship and I knew she really wanted us to do Race for Life but it was very difficult to leave her that day.

“When we reached the finish line, we both felt elated that we’d done something so positive at such a sad time. We went straight home and were so relieved to see her. She hadn’t been able to communicate verbally for a while but we showed her the pictures and I saw the reaction in her eyes.

We felt really lifted by it.

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knew we had done this for her.

Now when we do Race for Life we feel proud to run in mum’s memory but there is a sadness to it. I just want to get home and see my mum but I know she won’t be there waiting for us.”

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E ALL KNOW the pure joy and satisfaction of being creative and making something ourselves – whether it’s knitting, baking, sewing or upholstery. The arts and crafts buzz is helping us all to have more fun with our hands, and the great news is that it’s not just for the kids any more!

Ceramics café and painting studio Pennikkity Pots, in the centre of Ipswich, is the perfect place to unleash your creative side.

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ages because it offers something unique – a chance to relax, have a delicious cup of Italian coffee and slice of delicious cake, and while away the hours painting on a wide choice of ceramics at the same time.

Owner Penny Damant says: “Pennikkity Pots is a real destination because it combines relaxation, fun, shopping, creativity and much more. And we don’t just cater for kids, we appeal to any age group – parents who want to capture their baby’s precious hand and footprints, teenagers,

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couples looking for something to do together, seniors, men too, and everyone in between. Some do it for the pure pleasure, others because they want to make a gift for someone special.

“We hold a lot of parties, for birthdays, baby showers, hen dos, school kids and holiday clubs.

We are also mobile, so can bring the party to you! Everyone has a creative side, and people love coming here because we are so friendly and relaxed. They want to be able to get their hands dirty, stay all day if they want to, and make something special and personal without feeling pressured or judged. There is no need to book, you can just drop in, and we are open seven days a week.

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them are amazing artists, and can help finish off an item but are also available for commisions if you want something a little more professional. We have some lovely ceramics to choose from such as mugs, bowls and plates, animal figures and seasonal goodies too.”

Penny is very excited about a new development at Pennikkity Pots that will set them apart as the creative hub in Ipswich. “We are introducing clay, which means that as well as having solid bisque fired items to work with, our customers can get their hands on a raw material and take it from a formless lump to a beautiful finished item.

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“Pennikkity Pots is a real destination because it combines relaxation, fun, shopping, creativity and more... and we appeal to any age group.” who specialises in clay. He joins resident ceramicist Allie, and will be teaching a series of workshops and evening classes in clay techniques to help people learn this fantastic skill. We are also bringing in a potter’s wheel, which will be a wonderful addition.

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but every Wednesday will be Clay Day, so parents with pre-school children can come and in and do some creative play with clay, make pots and have some mucky fun with this very sensory material.” n PENNIKKITY POTS During term times Wednesdays will be Clay Days 10.30am-12 noon: Toddler Time 2-4pm: A little ‘Me Time’ 7-9.30pm: Pottery Evening Classes 6 weeks starting 2 May. For more details and to book a clay workshop, contact the studio.

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RT FOR CURE 2018 is back with a bang, returning to the gorgeous Glemham Hall, near Woodbridge, Suffolk on May 5-7 with a huge exhibition and sale of work from some of the country’s greatest artists and boldest new talent.

The silent auction of canvases donated from every artist is back, PETER HARRISON will be cooking up a Middle Eastern feast and FORTNUM & MASON tea, kindly sent by the Queen’s grocer, will refresh and revive in the tea tent. LICKETY ICES have created a special Art for Cure flavour for the festival and a colleague of Banksy will show us how graffiti can inform and inspire. WOW EXPERIENCES will be auctioned online and up until the end of the show, once in a lifetime and impossible to come by days, nights and everything in between.

New for 2018 is BLUE DOT, a showcase gallery for new and emerging talent curated by Phoebe Pryor.

The historic walled squash court in the gardens of the Hall, provides a stylish backdrop to dynamic

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and contemporary two- and three-dimensional work including large scale printed brass and steel panels reflecting on coastal stories from Royal College graduate Elizabeth Hayley.

ICONIC PHOTOGRAPHY will share space alongside striking contemporary work, including huge scale and highly collectable work inspired by the travels of Claudia Legge, Bowie photography from the estate of the late Brian Duffy and Rolling Stones chic captured by internationally renowned Gered Mankowitz.

FINE ARTISTS include Sara Johnson’s inspired abstract watercolours; Catherine Richardson’s monumental paintings of everyday moments; the sublime organic forms of Matt Maddocks’ outdoor sculpture and the humane depictions of the human form in bronze by John O’Connor. These together with signature works by Maggi Hambling, Henrietta Dubrey, and the eponymous coastal gulls from Suffolk favourite Jason Gathorne Hardy will all be available to buy. n Vanilla April/May 2018

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A revitalising gel-cream treatment from Dermalogica that transforms skin overnight by optimising night-time skin recovery. Tamarind seed extract creates a nourishing cocoon of comfort for softer, more hydrated skin while French lavender essential oil (with sandalwood and patchouli) work all night to promote deep, restful sleep for healthier-looking skin by morning. Smooth the gel over your face and neck as the last step of your night-time regimen, allowing gel-cream to melt into the skin overnight. It will help to reduce signs of skin fatigue, restore vitality and give you healthier-looking skin. £72.50 Image Salon

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NE OF VANILLA’S most popular contributors, the award-winning beauty expert and entrepreneur Sue Adams, is opening an exciting new aesthetics clinic in Ipswich that will set a new standard of excellence in East Anglia.

Sue already owns the renowned Image beauty salon in Ipswich, which has won multiple local and national awards. But her new venture is something very different, and totally unique to the area. It’s called Glow Clinic, and it will offer the ultimate experience of gorgeous surroundings, a range of sophisticated aesthetic treatments, performed by clinical experts who are the very best in their field.

“Glow Clinic is a very exciting concept that I have been working on for a while,” says Sue. “Beauty is my life and I’m always striving to improve so I can help my clients look and feel their best.

“The new clinic will look very chic, modern and stylish. My husband Michael, and myself, had the vision for the project and have created a beautiful relaxing oasis where clients will feel their every need is taken care of.

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Sue Adams (right) building her team of experts at Glow Clinic

different to Image salon; the same professionalism and superb service of course, but at Glow there will be five rooms offering innovative treatments, with practitioners who are all experts in a specific technique. We have invested in the most skilled and experienced staff to ensure our clients receive the best possible care.

“There will be a doctor to administer facial injectables and fillers, a laser technician for hair removal, two facial experts, and I will be focusing on microblading, a semi-permanent makeup procedure for eyebrows. I will continue to work at Image as well, so my clients needn’t worry that I am leaving them.”

Sue is one of the most experienced microbladers in the UK and has trained in Dubai, Belgrade and Phoenix. “I always wanted to be the best, and I’m continually training and learning to ensure I’m at the forefront of what I do and maintain my high standards and qualifications.

“Microblading is highly skilled, and works by depositing pigment under the top layer of the skin with a unique pen. It’s all done

by hand and the microblading technique involves drawing individual, crisp hair strokes that are designed to look very natural. You need to be an artist, a technician and a therapist to get the best results. Glow is focused on that one hundred percent.”

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UE is also searching for a qualified nutritionist to join the Glow team. “Eating healthily is a vital part of how we look and feel; making the most of how we look starts with good nutrition, what we put into our body, and it’s often overlooked as part of a beauty routine.”

The experience at Glow Clinic will be cutting edge and something very special. “I am ambitious to bring all the most exciting techniques to this area,” says Sue, “and it’s wonderful to be able to share that with my clients.” n

Glow Clinic is set to open this April at 2 Great Colman Street, Ipswich IP1 2AD. t: 01473 221312 e: info@glowclinics.co.uk www.glowclinics.co.uk

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THE OXYGEN FACE WORKOUT

Treatment: This facial takes less than half an hour. First, the skin is blasted with a gun-type contraption – officially called a Cool Lifting Gun – which emits frozen carbon dioxide, better known as dry ice.

The freezing, -20°C temperature causes the blood vessels to contract and then dilate, which improves the oxygen and nutrient supply to the skin’s surface, making it appear more radiant.

The carbon dioxide is also mixed with hyaluronic acid – a hydrating substance that can hold up to 1,000 times its own weight in water and is brilliant for plumping skin. The high pressure of the gun means the hyaluronic acid molecules penetrate deep into April/May 2018 Vanilla

the epidermis (the top layer of skin). The rest of the treatment is facial massage, which helps to ease puffiness, sculpt facial contours, boost circulation and ease tension from muscles.

What they say: “I’m impressed by how much better I look after this super-speedy treatment. It was worth the chilly start.”

DERMAPLANING

Treatment: The idea of having your skin shaved, free-hand, with a sharp blade may not sound like your idea of fun – but Dermaplaning, to give it its proper name, is actually an advanced form of facial exfoliation.

What it involves: Performed

by a skin specialist using an ultra-fine scalpel, careful shaving dispatches the outermost layers of dead, polluted cells that make the face look dull, and leaves the skin more receptive to moisturisers. Dermaplaning also removes the fine hairs on the face known as ‘peach fuzz’.

What they say: “After the initial anxiety has subsided, it proves to be a very gentle and relaxing treatment. With all its tiny hairs shaved off, my skin feels as smooth as porcelain and looks miles younger because it reflects the light so evenly. I am glowing.

My make-up glides on. A perfect treatment to have in preparation for the holiday season.

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FACIAL STEM CELL REJUVENATION

Treatment: Not for the squeamish, this process harvests fat from somewhere on your body where you have an abundance of it and injects it back into your face. The idea is to restore lost volume and reduce wrinkles by adding rejuvenating stem cells, which stimulate the skin’s ability to repair itself. So first your spare fat is sent off to have the stem cells extracted.

How it feels: The fat harvesting is almost like a mini-liposuction and the reinsertion of the stem cells, using a derma-roller that creates hundreds of little holes in the skin will be uncomfortable.

Expect to need some recovery downtime, too. For two days afterwards you look like you’ve gone a couple of rounds with Frank Bruno.

What they say: “Incredible.

It’s absolutely worth it. About two weeks later my skin looks moist, healthy, clear and, above all, young. And what’s amazing is that the treatment keeps on improving for weeks as the new stem cells work their magic.”

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Mesotherapy

DERMASWEEP

Treatment: This is a microresurfacing technique – new generation microdermabrasion, if you will – that has the added benefit of being combined with topical treatments to address specific skin issues.

What it involves: The treatment uses a machine rather like a vacuum cleaner that has a number of different treatment tips to exfoliate or deliver serums.

How it feels: After cleaning and drying the skin, the first stage is an exfoliation using a combination of the vacuum and a bristle tip, which is passed methodically in lines across the whole face. The second stage involves infusing ‘actives’ into the newly cleaned skin.

What they say: “My skin certainly looked brighter afterwards, with a glow that lasted for a few days.

It would be a great pre-party treatment because there’s no downtime – my face was just a little pink afterwards. For best results, they recommend four to six treatments spaced ten to 14 days apart.”

MESOTHERAPY

Treatment: Mesotherapy uses a mechanised injection gun to introduce a cocktail of moisturising hyaluronic acid and skin-boosting vitamins into the face.

How it feels: Not half as painful as you might think. The U225 meso gun knocks a 3mm needle repeatedly into the skin. Each of these little wounds will stimulate the production of collagen and elastin deep in the skin. They work steadily around the face injecting the serum cocktail, then turn up the speed of the needles.

After that, you luxuriate under the peaceful red LED light to calm down your traumatised skin.

What they say: “I was warned that I would look as if I had been stung by a swarm of bees but I only look a bit freckly and sunburned, and even that subsides by the end of the day. What I really notice is how amazingly plumped up my skin is, with a whole 5ml teaspoonful of magic cocktail now trapped between the upper and lower layers. The next day, I look great.”

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• Anti-wrinkle injections • Dermal fillers • Chemical peels • Skin lesion removal • Medical grade skin care • Acne and pigmentation treatments

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We are looking for self-employed practitioners, hand chosen for their expertise and brilliance.

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YOUR BEAUTY QUESTIONS SOLVED ...by Sue Adams and the team at Image

I HAVE MY BROWS TINTED BUT THE TINT DOES NOT LAST LONG. IS THERE ANY OTHER TREATMENT YOU CAN RECOMMEND?

There are a couple of brow treatments you can consider, but they vary in how long they last for. One of them is microblading – a semi-permanent makeup procedure that can dramatically correct or fully reconstruct the brow. The microblading technique involves ‘drawing on’ natural looking, individual, hair strokes and the effect lasts for about 12 months. Another option would be HD Brows – a high definition brow is created using a higher grade of pigment than regular eyebrow tints. Your HD Brow stylist begins with an in-depth consultation to discuss the size, shape and look you want, before beginning work on your bespoke brows. Customblended colour is applied and whether they darken, lighten or simply tone the natural colour of your brow hair, they will ensure your new brows complement your look, and your style.

This treatment lasts four weeks.

ARE THERE ANY INGREDIENTS IN SKINCARE PRODUCTS THAT I SHOULD AVOID?

There a couple of ingredients that we always make sure we avoid.

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These ingredients should not be applied to your skin and here’s why...

Propylene Glycol: this absorbs moisture your skin has, it’s basically like removing eye makeup with shampoo.

Parabens: these are used a lot in products to extend their shelf life, they can cause irritation to the skin and make it more sensitive.

HOW TO MAKE MY MAKEUP LAST LONGER?

Prep your skin well – cleanse, tone and moisturise. Apply primer on face including your eyelids, then use an oil-free foundation layer, cream or liquid products, with matching powder to set. Apply the makeup in light layers, wear waterproof mascara and eyeliner and finally, finish the look with a setting spray.

WHY DO I HAVE SUCH A BUILD UP OF HARD SKIN ON ONLY ONE FOOT ?

Try to improve your posture and avoid leaning on one side of your body or putting pressure on just one foot. It can be developed by force of friction from the shoes you may wear regularly.

Hard skin can be found on ball of your foot and heel. Regular pedicures is a great way to keep up with the removal of hard skin, gradually breaking it down with exfoliating and massage.

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Katrina Love looks at your problems with a new perspective Q: I suddenly found I’m single again. This wasn’t the plan... I’m over 40 and feel there are a lot of adjustments to make.

A: Let’s start with that negative mindset about what’s happened. In order to feel sad we need to feel that we have lost something, that there is less of something in our lives and that their never will be... So let’s start by flipping this mindset around. What have you found?

More peace of mind for example. What have you more of now? Calm? Hope? Opportunities? Love?

Next.... what sort of dating might you want to try? Do a little research here. What do you want?

Friendship, flirtations, love or lust? Perhaps you want to meet someone in the flesh, in which case which clubs or new activities could you start?

Some of the downsides to ‘Later Dating’ is the emotional baggage that we all will have by now. Sort yours out first so it doesn’t become an issue with your new beau. Leave the past where it needs to be – way behind you. There also may be other’s children to take into account, which can either be a blessing or a curse, not to mention the ex’s!

But on the brighter side, we should certainly know what we don’t want and hopefully have a little more confidence and respect for ourselves. As we get older the value of things becomes more obvious and precious. Let’s enjoy these new opportunities and embrace the fun of dating again.

Perhaps you feel it’s just not time for you to date and the only relationship you will need is with yourself – which is the best investment ever.

Lifecheck are running best-selling courses: ‘The Later Dating Guide’ and from ‘Heartbreak to Happiness.’ Contact Katrina for more information: Katrina Love BSc (Hons), MUKCP, MBACP t: 07747 345 384 www.katrinalove.co.uk

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HIFU: QUESTIONS ANSWERED Laser skincare specialist, Juliette John, answers your frequently asked questions HOW DOES HIFU WORK? HIFU deliveries high intensity focused ultrasound energy at 3 different depths into the skin via a hand piece. The energy creates a heat of 60-65° at these different depths causing heat trauma to the cells. The ultrasound is focused below the skin’s surface causing cellular friction within molecules and precise target-point heating.

The epidermal surface remains unaffected by the heat.

BEFORE AFTER The SMAS layer (Superficial muscular aponeurotic system) is stimulates long-term tissue repair WHAT HAPPENS AFTER the layer which the muscles of the which leads to further lifting and TREATMENT? face and the soft tissue attach. It is tightening.

As soon as the session is over, the a layer of tissue that attaches and treatment area will have normal surrounds the deeper tissues and WHAT RESULTS CAN surface temperature but heat will structures of the face and neck, I EXPECT? be felt deeper in the skin. The area including the entire cheek area.

Immediately after treatment the may be a bit pink and tender but The SMAS is the section of the skin area will look a little pink and have this will settle the same day. The treated with HIFU to give a long an initial contraction or tightening results of the HIFU procedure are lasting tightening effect as a result of the face. The full effect of the usually visible two to four months of treatment.

HIFU treatment will be seen after treatment. approximately 2-4 months post WHO IS IT FOR? treatment. Results will last from VANILLA READER OFFER HIFU is for clients wishing to 12-18 months.

Juliette John Aesthetics Laser achieve a ‘lift’ on the face and Skin Wellness Clinic are neck. Often marketed as the ‘new, WHAT WILL I EXPERIENCE offering Vanilla readers a non-surgical face lift’.

DURING TREATMENT? 25% DISCOUNT on HIFU Your therapist will mark the treated treatments.

WHAT AREAS CAN BE area to determine treatment Full face £500, discounted by TREATED? procedure. A thin layer of gel 25%, now £375 The HIFU treatment focuses on the is applied to the skin and the Full face and neck £650, cheek area, forehead and eye area treatment head. The treatment discounted 25%, now £487.50 an also treats the neck. head is placed on the area and To take advantage of this offer please the HIFU is emitted. This is quote ‘Vanilla 2018’ when booking.

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So what is Microblading?

Using a tiny medical grade blade and pigment, making tiny hair strokes, we create perfect brows.

The procedure is semi permanent, and lasts for up to 18 months.

Tailored to each individual, we ensure you get exactly the look you want.

Microblading at Glow!

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F you’re thinking about moving to a larger property, and you have the space, why not extend your home instead? As well as adding value it makes good financial sense, because moving costs such as stamp duty and estate agent’s fees can be put to much better use extending the house you already have. Adding living space is achievable as long as you consider four things: Budget, Planning, Design and Construction.

BUDGET ● The cost of an extension depends on location, accessibility and specification, but we estimate you will need to budget £1k to £2k per m2. ● Many factors affect your budget, including: location relating to soil conditions, services, history of flooding, surrounding trees and rights of way, accessibility on roads with no parking, access to rear gardens, sloping ground needing retaining walls. ● Keep an eye on your budget when choosing fixtures and fittings.

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DON’T MOVE... EXTEND! PLANNING ● Building regulation approval is needed even if planning permission isn’t. ● Building regulation requirements are for structural integrity, fire safety and energy efficiency. ● You will need damp proofing, ventilation and other aspects that ensure a building is safe. ● There are different rules for extending in conservation areas, so be aware of your location.

DESIGN ● Avoid through-rooms to access the extension. ● Don’t sacrifice more than you are gaining by reducing a good size room into 2 pokey rooms! ● Be aware that add-on rooms can cut out light and make the house darker. ● Create a larger, brighter and more open space by knocking down walls.

CONSTRUCTION ● Builders are not all the same.

Make sure you get a reputable and experienced one by doing your research and getting recommendations. ● Ask for evidence from the builder that they have the relevant ‘Site Insurance’ prior to starting work.

Your home insurance is not enough! ● Get to know someone who has had a similar extension, they may be able to offer tips, advice and recommendations – and also what NOT to do. ● A good builder will be able to go through a step-by-step process with you of what’s involved, how much it will cost and invite you to look at their previous and existing projects.

In this way you can take time to fully assess their level of craftsmanship and talk to previous clients.

Lastly, take your time, do your sums and be realistic. Good luck with your project.

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Home Counties carpet from £26.95 m2 includes VAT and standard room fitting at Archway Carpets

£28.99

Glasswells

Linear pleat throw £39.99

Glasswells

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Catherine carpet

£43.60 m2 includes

VAT and standard room fitting at Archway Carpets

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Choosing Tiles

by Nathan Hall at Just Tiles

Porcelain tiles: available in different finishes for inside-outside use

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IRST OF ALL, choosing tiles should be fun and exciting and ideally they should be experienced in person as there are lots of different designs, styles and textures for all tastes that cannot be truly represented through social media or internet shopping.

The internet gives you plenty of inspiration but nothing compares to seeing and feeling first hand.

Tiles play a big part in our daily lives and how with live, so it’s important to get it right. We all want to ensure that our homes are comfortable and practical for socialising with our friends, relaxing with the family or just hanging out with our pets. That’s why at Just Tiles we offer a personal approach in assisting you when selecting your tiles.

INDEPENDENT FAMILY BUSINESS

Just Tiles is an independent family business and for the last twenty

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years we have been helping clients choose and install the right tiles for their personal space, in a stress free and fun environment. We specialise in porcelain tiles and have a vast range of tiles that would suit most tastes and requirements – period style, modern, large formats, wood and slate effects – there are so many different options.

INSIDE-OUTSIDE

Over the past few years there has been a growing trend in sliding and bi-fold doors from kitchen and living areas onto the patio outside. By using inside-outside porcelain tiles we can offer the option of having the same tile flowing through the internal and external living spaces, creating the perception of spaciousness.

Inside-outside porcelain tiles are available in two finishes, natural or polished for the inside and with a grip finish for the outside. External porcelain tiles are available in two thicknesses usually 20mm or 10mm. The 10mm tile has the same qualities as a 20mm thick tile and offers a considerable cost saving. The external tiles have a water absorption rate of less than 0.5% which means that they are

classified by international bodies as being frost proof. It’s important to note however, that the 10mm thick tiles need to be laid on a concrete base and as with the laying of all tiles, preparation before implementation is key to a professional and lasting finish.

Also, unlike natural stone and timber, porcelain tiles are nonporous so they have the added advantage of minimal maintenance as they do not require sealing.

They are fired in a kiln at 1200°C, so they are very dense, incredibly hard wearing and they are also resistant to fading and scratching.

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UST TILES thrives on ensuring customers walk away feeling happy and confident that they have made the right decision on their tiles, even if it takes many visits to the showroom and lots of questions on suitability and style.

It is important to us that you feel valued as a customer and because of this many of our customers become lifetime friends. n

Just Tiles, Smithfield, Melton, Woodbridge IP12 1NH t: 01394 382067 www.Justtileswoodbridge.co.uk

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Vinyl Floorıng

by Chris and Rachel at Deben Carpets & Flooring Fuss free and functional; vinyl flooring is affordable, easy to clean and ideal for busy homes.

Perfect for the bathroom, kitchen and conservatory; vinyl or lino flooring is family and pet friendly.

Here’s our quick guide to what's available: LUXURY VINYL TILES

A Karndean Floor, Distinctive Floor or Luxury Vinyl Tile (LVT) could be the stylish yet practical flooring you have been looking for.

LVT is a PVC product made up of a top polyurethane layer, consisting of a 0.30mm, 0.55mm or 0.70mm wear layer, all suitable for both your home or business. The bottom layer is PVC which is dimensionally stable and flexible.

These are the main benefits: ● Hardwearing ● Easy to clean and maintain ● Realistic wood effect and stone effects ● Can be installed over most subfloors ● Suitable for use with underfloor heating ● Soft under foot compared to stone and wood/laminate Can LVT’s (Karndean Flooring)

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Karndean Flooring, Da Vinci Range in Molten.

Deben Carpets & Flooring

be installed over my existing flooring? In a nutshell, yes!

Almost all floors can either be uplifted or smoothed over to receive a new luxury vinyl floor.

This includes using a flexible smoothing compound over existing ceramic tiles, plywood over floorboards, or uplifting existing housing tiles and smoothing the top surface. Our expert installers and showroom staff can advise you on the most suitable flooring preparation.

CUSHION VINYL AND LINOLEUM FLOORING

Cushion vinyl is a sheet product which has a cushion backing making it soft and warm to underfoot, it has a top wear layer which has a printed effect in either wood, stone, plain an many more colours. Vinyl flooring is available in a 2m, 3m and 4m width, perfect flooring for your bathroom, kitchen or hall.

WOVEN VINYL FLOORING.

Woven vinyl is a new hybrid type of flooring. Textile in nature, but manufactured from innovative materials, vinyl and fibreglass, woven vinyl flooring is remarkably robust, very functional and yet highly elegant.

Deben Carpets and Flooring supply and fit luxury vinyl floors across Ipswich, Kesgrave, Woodbridge and Suffolk, and are recommended installers of Karndean, Distinctive Flooring and Amtico. Visit our flooring showroom to browse our extensive range of vinyl flooring available and book in for a noobligation quotation.

Deben Carpets and Flooring Unit N, Bristol Court, Betts Avenue Martlesham Heath, Ipswich IP5 3RY t: 01473 626097 www.debencarpetsandflooring.co.uk

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SHEDS & SUMMERHOUSES

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Decorating know-how

by Mark Barber Painter & Decorator

Mark Barber is a painter and decorator from Ipswich, with 35 years’ experience. He specialises in interior and exterior painting, wallpapering and coving.

WHAT ARE THE MOST COMMON DECORATING MISTAKES?

Preparation is vital in any decorating job, and many people don’t take the time to do it properly. For example gloss painting needs a lot of prep work, rubbing down the area and priming. If this isn’t done correctly the paint will just peel off. It’s also essential that people choose materials that are designed for specific jobs. Using interior gloss paint for exterior work is a common mistake.

Exterior gloss paint is designed to stand up to the rigours of the elements, and interior gloss paint isn’t tough enough. Do your research before you do any decorating work, find out what you need and don’t try to save a

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few pennies by using one paint for numerous jobs, it will be more expensive in the long run.

WHAT’S THE BEST BRAND OF PAINT TO WORK WITH?

Many people know Farrow & Ball as a high end paint brand which specialises in these classic colours, but for the same price I prefer Little Greene paint. Along with Paint & Paper Library and Zoffany – the quality of these brands are superb.

CAN I SAVE MONEY BY BUYING BARGAIN PAINT?

It’s a common misconception that branded paint from the local B&Q is the same quality as trade paint, but cheaper. It isn’t, but people are duped by the packaging and advertising.

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Your painter and decorator can source much better quality trade paint for you, it may cost a little more, but it will last a lot longer.

Wallpapers vary a great deal in quality and price, so it’s better to buy the best you can afford to ensure the best result. Cheap, nasty wallpaper will be a struggle to put up and won’t stay the course.

WALLPAPER TOP TIPS Here are a few basic guidelines from Mark Barber if you’re thinking about wallpapering for the first time...

Ask for samples and take them home. Always look at the samples under various light sources (daylight, lamp light etc) – they may vary dramatically.

WHAT ARE THE CURRENT DECORATING TRENDS?

Whites, greys and understated colours are still very popular for paint. They are clean, classic, simple and provide a great base for statement furnishings. I think they will be on trend for a while to come. People may think that wallpaper is dated, but I still put up a lot of it. Wallpaper can bring a lovely warmth to a room and is very attractive when it’s used to create a bold or textured feature wall. Quality is key though, always, for the best results.

REMIND US WHY WE SHOULD GET YOU TO DO THE JOB FOR US...

More than anything I am trustworthy and offer a reliable service. I believe in delivering high quality results every time, finishing the job when I say I will and give excellent value for money. I don’t start a job then disappear and leave it half finished. That’s all part of the reliability – you know I’ll be there the next day as promised. n To contact Mark, call 07770 608226 or 01473 273494, or email him at mark.barber30@yahoo.com www. markbarberdecorating.co.uk

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WHICH TYPE OF BACKING?

Wallpaper with a non-woven backing will be fully strippable when you desire a change.

“Paste-the-wall” uses nonwoven backing paper that does not expand when it gets wet. As it doesn’t need to soak, the paste can be applied directly to the wall which cuts decorating time in half, compared to regular wallpapers.

WHAT SHOULD WE AVOID?

If you’re wallpapering for the first time, avoid very small patterns with offset matches; the designs can be difficult to match up.

FLAT OR TEXTURED?

Textured wallpapers can give a wall some dimension and also do an excellent job in covering imperfections. If you have imperfections in your walls, but prefer the look of flat wallpaper, using a wall liner as a base layer can give you the added coverage you need.

HOW DO YOU KNOW HOW MUCH TO PURCHASE?

It’s simple! Just follow this guide: 1. Measure all walls and multiply the width by the height of each wall in feet.

2. Add all measurements to yield the total square footage.

3. Deduct for windows, doors and other large openings.

4. Check the roll label for how much square foot coverage the roll gives and ensure the roll coverage is more than the total wall square footage.

5. The general rule of thumb is to order one roll extra than what you need. It is best to get it at the same time as the original purchase to ensure the rolls are from the same batch so there is no variation in colour. The spare roll is to account for an offset match and mistakes.

You can always return rolls if they go unused.

6. If in doubt call in a professional – we’ll do it all for you!

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Choosing the right Mattress

by Chloe Last from the Bed Factory

Choosing a new mattress can seem like a daunting task, but Chloe from the Bed Factory shares her advice to help you get a better night’s sleep!

LIFE EXPECTANCY OF MATTRESSES

On average, mattresses have a life expectancy of anything between 5-14 years, depending on how often it’s used and the quality of the materials used in the manufacturing process.

For example hand side stitched mattresses tend to have a longer life expectancy due to all of the fillings being pulled in around the edges, it’s important to bare this in mind when investing in a new one.

THE PRICE IS RIGHT

Always shop for the best value not the lowest price. There are some perfectly acceptable, lower priced mattresses available, but the better the construction, the better the support and comfort, and the longer the bed will last.

Don’t be afraid to ask your sales advisor about how the mattress is made and the type and quality of the materials used. If the sales advisor can’t answer all of your questions, how will you really know what you are buying? The more informed you are, the better choice you will make.

WHAT TYPE OF MATTRESS SHOULD I GET?

There is no hard and fast rule to which mattress type you should buy, you just need to

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find the one that suits you. We always recommend visiting a bed showroom and testing out the different types of mattresses on offer before making a decision.

One person’s definition of firm or soft is different to the next person’s, so the best way to find what you like is to have a lie down and test it out!

SHOULD I BUY MY BASE AND MATTRESS TOGETHER?

Divan bases last on average the life of two mattresses, however when it comes to frames we would recommend a new frame to be purchased with a new mattress in case the frame has deteriorated over time. We always recommend that the mattress is tried on the same type of base or frame that it will be going onto before purchasing.

WHAT SHOULD I PAY FOR A GOOD MATTRESS?

Children's mattresses can be purchased for under £100, however for two adults on a bed used every night you really need to start looking at spending a minimum of £200. Although you do get what you pay for, the most expensive is not always best when finding the perfect mattress, it really is down to the needs of the individual.

Remember that for every £100 you spend on a new bed, it equals an investment of just 2.7p per night (assuming a lifespan of seven years).

The Bed Factory, Bermuda Rd, Ransomes Europark, Ipswich IP3 9RU t: 01473 272010 thebedfactoryipswich.co.uk

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With 48 beds in our showroom you’ll be spoilt for choice!

Upholstered ranges Divan bases Metal frames Adjustable beds Wooden frames Ottoman frames …and mattresses of every comfort level Our upholstered frames and divan bases are available in a wide range of fabrics and colours - please visit our showroom to view our beautiful ranges.

Sainsbury’s B&Q/Retail Park John Lewis Bluestem Rd Nacton Rd Screwfix

The Bed Factory 01473 272 010

Ravenswood To A14 Bermuda Rd

For directions please visit our website - our postcode is IP3 9RU

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FOOD

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TUDDENHAM MILL CELEBRATING SILVER AWARD Tuddenham Mill, award-winning restaurant and boutique hotel near Bury St Edmunds, is thrilled to be awarded 4 AA Silver stars and the restaurant has retained the acclaimed 3 Rosettes for culinary excellence.

Tuddenham Mill’s Chef Patron, Lee Bye, has said “It is a great milestone for the team and the hotel to achieve this remarkable award. To have our hospitality and high housekeeping standards recognised is reward for all the

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continuous efforts our team put in, even with such hard climates all hotels and restaurants face today, we are very pleased indeed.” www.tuddenhammill.co.uk

HARVEYS GOES ONLINE

HOMEGROWN LENTILS Not previously thought possible, one Suffolk producer has successfully harvested their first commercial crop of lentils.

They were grown on six different farms including two in Suffolk.

Hodmedod, pioneer of British grown pulses and grains, has worked with UK farmers in Suffolk since 2015 on trial crops leading to 24 acres of organic lentils being grown in 2017.

Lentils are a notoriously difficult crop and have never been grown widely in the UK. They are low growing and not especially

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vigorous; they need a warm, dry autumn to ripen for harvest and – even if all that goes well – are not very high yielding. Lentils come in different colours and sizes from red lentils, to speciality Puy lentils which hold their shape and have a wonderful earthy flavour.

Hodmedod’s lentils are a mixture of varieties including the variety grown in Puy. Hodmedod’s lentils retain a firm bite after cooking and delicious peppery flavour that is often missing in lentils grown for the commodity market in Canada and Turkey. Try them! www.hodmedod.co.uk

Renowned Norwich butchers, Harveys, started trading on Tombland in 1924. 60 years later they moved to Grove Road where they’ve continued to serve a loyal following with high quality, locally-sourced grass-fed and organic meat, including Sutton Hoo and Label Anglais poultry.

Moving with the times, they have now taken their business online and are now offering a delivery service across the whole of Mainland UK. A far cry from bike deliveries then! And great news for us here in Suffolk, as the deliveries are guaranteed fresh and you can pick your delivery day to suit. They are offering Vanilla readers £10 OFF their first deliver - see opposite! www.puremeat.co.uk

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5 WAYS TO USE

LEFTOVER EASTER EGGS

Got a little more chocolate than you bargained for?

You’ve already overdosed on chocolate, loosened your belt and put yourself into a sugar coma, so you can’t bear to look at those eggs any longer.

1. ROCKY ROAD For an easy no bake recipe for the children, try Easter themed rocky road. Mix the melted leftover chocolate with mini marshmallows, digestive biscuits, dried fruit or mini chocolate eggs then place in the fridge to set for 3 hours. Once it is set, dust with icing sugar.

2. CHOCOLATE CROISSANTS One for the chocoholics! Make or buy readymade croissant dough and stuff with leftover Creme or Caramel eggs. Once baked you’ll have warm croissants oozing with chocolate.

3. CHOCOLATE BANANAS Feeling a bit guilty after all of that chocolate? For that ‘health kick’ cover sliced banana in melted chocolate then put in the fridge to set.

4. CRÈME EGG BROWNIES OR CUPCAKES Add leftover crème eggs to cupcake or brownie mix for a gooey chocolate centre. Perfect for the ultimate chocolate lover and a great alternative to traditional Simnel cake.

5. ICE CREAM TOPPING Easy but absolutely delicious! Simply melt your leftover Easter chocolate and pour over ice cream as chocolate sauce.

“What we choose to eat today affects how we all live tomorrow”

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Purveyors of guaranteed, high welfare produced f ree range, drug free and local organic meat – Harveys butchers has been providing meat and game to East Anglia since 1924.

Their locally-sourced produce is now available online so you can have the highest quality fresh produce delivered straight to your door.

• Beef Pork & Lamb • Slow-grown, organic & grass-fed meats • Award-winning free range poultry: • Sutton Hoo and Label Anglais • All burgers & sausages are gluten free • Dry cured bacon and ham • Complete range of game • Locally produced honey, eggs, chillies, • chutneys & Yare Valley oils

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FOOD

Yes Chef!

This classic lemon cheesecake recipe from The Arbor House, is a no-bake, make-ahead wonder. Enjoy a zingy lemon dessert in no time at all...

Lemon Cheesecake YOU WILL NEED:

1kg cream cheese 1 pint double cream 500g caster sugar Zest of 4 lemons 50ml limoncello Pack of digestive biscuits 200g melted butter

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1 Line a cheesecake tin (24cm Springform tin is ideal) with grease proof paper.

2 Crush digestives biscuits to a sand like consistency, then combine with melted butter in a bowl. Press the biscuit mixture firmly into the base covering the whole of the bottom of the tin.

Place biscuit in fridge and chill it for 20 minutes.

3 Whisk cream cheese and the caster sugar together in a bowl until light and fluffy.

4 Add lemon zest and fold

through the cream cheese mixture.

5 In a separate bowl whisk the cream into soft peaks and then fold into the cream cheese mixture.

6 Add the limoncello to the cream cheese mixture and fold through, making sure all ingredients are fully combined.

7 Then pour the mixture into the cheesecake tin, covering the whole of the biscuit base and ensuring the cheesecake is level.

Place the cheesecake in fridge to set overnight. Decorate with fresh lemon slices.

The Arbor House, 43 High Street, Ipswich IP1 3QL www.thearborhouse.co.uk

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MIDSUMMER BALL SATURDAY 23RD JUNE - BOOK NOW

INCLUDES GLASS OF FIZZ ON ARRIVAL THREE COURSE DINNER AND DANCING TO DREAMWAVE EVENTS TICKETS COST £50 PER PERSON Book online at www.milsomhotels.com/midsummer-ball Call 01473 333741 or email reception@milsomhotels.com

Get out! ainment in April & May

Pottery evening classes

Berthold Wolpe exhibition

EVENTS

FRIDAY 11 MAY

IPSWICH

Newly formed Ipswich based WI, Self Raising Flowers, are organising a race night, proceeds will go to The Lighthouse Women's Aid. Tickets include a buffet supper.

STARTING 2 MAY

Pottery Evening Classes 6 weeks, 6 projects. Each week you will learn a new technique. From basic pinch and coil pots to slab building and beyond.

These evening are tutor lead with step by step instruction so no one gets left behind and everyone creates something to be proud of. £20.00 a session including hot drink or book for all 6 weeks and pay for 5 with the sixth week free.

Every Wednesday from 2 May to 13 June (excluding 30 May) 7.00pm – 9.30pm.

Booking necessary.

WEDNESDAYS

A little ‘Me Time‘!

Individual tuition or small groups of adults who wish to explore clay projects. £20 a session.

Pennikkity Pots Ceramics Café, Ipswich 01473 216865

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Charity Race Night

Tickets £5, 7pm. Labour Club, Silent Street, Ipswich For tickets email selfraisingflowerswi@yahoo.com

SNAPE MALTINGS 3 APRIL - 24 JUNE

Berthold Wolpe The Total Man Celebrating the work of this celebrated designer, calligrapher and typographer. Presenting unseen, hand-drawn artwork, typeface designs and personal objects from the family’s archive, the show will feature unseen, hand-drawn artwork and will tell the story of the artist who created 1500 book covers for Faber and the most widely-used advertising typeface in the UK. Free.

Lettering Arts Centre

Snape Vintage Market

SUNDAY 20 MAY

Vintage & Makers Market The Vintage & Makers Market returns to Snape Maltings. Deben Events has hand-picked a choice selection of the region’s leading vintage traders, local artisans, makers and craftspeople to kick off their year's calendar.

Featuring everything from one-off vintage furniture, fashion and homewares, to locally made products, fabrics and jewellery.

10am to 4pm

WOODBRIDGE THURSDAY 19 APRIL

Shopping Evening Join Fanny & Frank for an evening of shopping and a chance to view their new collections. Enjoy a glass of fizz and help to raise funds for East anglian Air ambulance.

7.30pm Fanny & Frank

LAVENHAM

MONDAY 30 APRIL

Shopping Day

in aid of Cancer Research UK

Over 20 stalls - Hot

Art For Cure

Footed ladies quality shoes and sandals, collections of ladies clothes for all ages, jewellery, accessories, gifts, plants and much more. £3 entrance to Cancer Research UK (£2 after 1pm). Tea/coffee and light lunches available.

10am-3pm.

The Village Hall, Church St, Lavenham CO10 9QT

GLEMHAM 5-7 MAY

Art For Cure The largest privately run exhibition and sale of art, sculpture and photography, outside of London, raising money for national breast cancer research and supporting breast cancer services here in East Anglia.

Art For Cure raise a remarkable amount at their exhibitions and with their ever increasing following of art lovers they are really making a difference.

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Kindertransport

A Streetcar Named Desire

THEATRE

Suffolk, outlining the history and legacy of the Kindertransport.

New Wolsey Theatre Ipswich highlights 17-21 APRIL

Kindertransport

By Diane Samuels

A timely drama about a Manchester woman’s struggle in 1980 to come to terms with her past in Hamburg 1938, as a nine year old Jewish child facing the threat of World War II. Forced onto a train by her desperate mother in order to escape the threat of World War II and arriving at Liverpool Street Station, tagged like a piece of luggage, she’s handed over to strangers. This deeply moving production marks the 80th anniversary of the Kindertransport, when thousands of Jewish children were ferried to safety from Austria and Germany. You can join a Preshow Talk on Fri 20 April at 6 pm with Dr Edward Packard from the University of April/May 2018 Vanilla

7.45pm (Tuesday 7pm) Matinee 2.30pm £10-£27 24-28 APRIL

A Streetcar Named Desire

By Tennessee Williams

“Every man is a king.”

Stanley Kowalski is no exception. Until one summer, when his sisterin-law Blanche comes to stay. Anxious, seductive and fiercely clever, Blanche is just about keeping it together.

But her arrival threatens his entire way of life.

As the temperature soars and passions intensify, a burning desire threatens to tear their world apart.

This bold new revival of Tennessee Williams’ timeless masterpiece is a raging portrayal of what it means to be an outsider, in a society where we’re all desperate to belong.

Directed by Chelsea Walker.

7.45pm, Matinee 2.30pm £10-£33

Our Blue Heaven

4-26 MAY

Our Blue Heaven A New Wolsey Theatre Production

The 6th of May 2018 will mark 40 years since Ipswich Town’s Historic FA Cup victory – a moment when Ipswich united to celebrate success as the underdog became victorious. Join us to celebrate with a milestone musical production!

With a hasty wedding, a first birth and missing tickets to contend with, will our mad-keen Ipswich fans make it to the Final? Can the Town navigate the frozen pitch at Bristol Rovers, the rioting Millwall supporters at the Den, dodgy refereeing at Highbury and make it all the way to Wembley? Created from the heart-warming memories of super blues fans themselves, with a live soundtrack of chart hits from '78, join Bobby and his Blue Army on this nostalgic trip down Wembley Way. £10-£33

The Owl & The Pussycat

5 MAY

The Owl and the Pussycat Join Owly-cat and fellow family members, Jumblie and Quangle Wangle Quee, in a story inspired by the nonsense world of Edward Lear. The spongetaneous trio travel to the dolomphious land where the bong tree grows, learning all about the creatures who live there and their curious habits. Ages 4+ £5-£12 31 MAY – 9 JUNE

Pulse Festival The successful 10 day festival celebrates its 18th anniversary with an impressive showcase of contemporary performance from established and emerging artists. Tickets for all shows for PULSE Festival 2018 are now on sale. wolseytheatre.co.uk/ pulse-festival For more information or to book go to wolseytheatre.co.uk or call 01473 295900

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Get out!

What The Moon Saw

DANCE Jerwood DanceHouse 13 & 14 MAY

What The Moon Saw 2Faced Dance Company

Inspired by Hans Christian Andersen and re-imagined by 2Faced Dance Company, What The Moon Saw presents a magical journey through the night!

This is a new dance and circus performance for little ones and their families. Alone in the world and scared of the dark, young Jack opens his bedroom curtains to find a familiar friendly face, The Moon. The Moon, shining bright, teaches Jack how to be brave by taking him on an amazing adventure across the world, showing him all that he sees and teaching him all that he knows. For the ultimate adventure come dressed in your pyjamas!

10.30am and 1.30pm.

Tickets £10, £7 Concessions Family ticket £30

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Danny Baker

4 MAY

Daughter, Daughter - Before I Met You Daughter, Daughter peers through the keyhole into the pervasive experience of fatherhood. A split moment and the world is unrecognisable. Without warning, everything takes a new meaning. The depth of responsibility, love, guilt and lack of control. The anxiety and the pride. A feeling of being reborn and wondering – how did I live before?

Inspired by real stories from men and their daughters, this show is a highly physical and emotive new dance show about fatherhood. Joseph Toonga shines a light on this profound experience through his abstract and signature hip hop and contemporary style.

7.30pm Tickets £12, £10 Concessions To book tickets go to danceeast.co.uk or call 01473 295230

ENTERTAINMENT The Regent THURSDAY 10 MAY

Danny Baker: Good Time Charlie's Back Following the success of his Cradle to Grave tour, Danny Baker is back for his nationwide, high-principled series of one-night stands. The Good Time Charlie's Back! tour will be startling, high kicking, fresh and eruptive.

Tickets: £25.50. 7.30pm

FARMERS MARKETS

Snape Farmers’ Market The first Saturday of every month Snape hosts an array of local farmers and producers.

Framlingham Market Every Saturday in the square in Framlingham.

Jimmy’s Farm Pannington Hall, Wherstead. 10am-2pm.

First Saturday of every month.

Southwold FRIDAY 5 MAY

Bill Bailey: Larks in Transit Bill Bailey tackles politics, philosophy and the pursuit of happiness. Plus, he fashions a symphony from a ringtone, tells the real story of Old McDonald, and a reimagines the Stars and Stripes.

8pm. £30.50 To book tickets call 01473 433100

Every Friday 9am 12:30pm Drayman's Square, Victoria Street, Southwold

Woodbridge Farmers Market Woodbridge Community Hall, 2nd and 4th Saturday of each month 9am-1pm.

Harkstead Market Every third Saturday in the month 9am - Noon.

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Claire Darwin Lead Psychologist, Schools’ Choice

My East Coast Life We listen to peoples’ dreams and take into account things that are important to and for them, then use this information to help us think about what is positive and possible to achieve within the next year. We look at what is happening in their lives now (both positive and negative), who they need to help them move forward, how they can stay strong physically, mentally and emotionally to enable them to focus on their goals. We finish with some next steps action planning.

Claire Darwin is the Psychology & Therapy Services Lead Psychologist working across several Suffolk services including Suffolk County Council, Schools’ Choice and Creating Choice. Her work is focused on supporting emotional well-being, communication and learning and she works with individuals, groups and whole organisations.

What inspired you to choose a career in psychology?

After studying A level psychology I was inspired to find out more about the link between emotional well-being, confidence and learning, both in relation to schooling and adult life. I wanted to be an advocate for people who have experienced difficulties and are held back by their own self confidence or self-belief.

So I trained and qualified as an educational psychologist and then moved from London to Suffolk in 1994.

After working in educational psychology, social care and school

/ organisational improvement for many years, I found out about person-centred planning. This way of utilising a person’s strengths, hopes and dreams has more impact on individuals, groups and whole organisations than I would have ever dreamt possible. My vision to share this way of working is now a strong motivation for me.

How can you help young adults who are struggling to find the right path?

One of the most popular processes we use is called a PATH (Planning Alternative Tomorrows with Hope).

This is a fantastic experience for all involved and has helped businesses as well as empowering young people onto their future career paths. I have found that a lot of young adults often need support in considering the right path for them. A PATH starts with creating time to think about their lives in terms of what an ideal life would look like. The young person has time to dream and is encouraged to dream aloud and not to think too much about whether they are possible or not.

Who can access these services?

Up until now our services were commissioned by public sector and education. We are now offering the service above to businesses and young adults and their parents / carers who would like to commission our support.

Have you always lived in Ipswich?

The Ipswich move was a recent decision. I managed to persuade my husband, Mark, that it would be a good idea to move into town after having lived in two beautiful Suffolk villages for 14 years, so for the last year we have lived here with our two grown up children.

You seem like a busy person. When do you relax?

I love taking the time to explore villages, the coast and its many independent shops and cafés. I have recently taken up sewing and knitting again after having a long break from these hobbies. You will often see me on a Sunday morning with friends in local cafés or my new locals (the Woolpack and the Cult Bar) ‘knitting and chatting’. ■

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