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Spring is in the Air ...and it’s out with the old and in with the new!

This month we give you a taste of the gorgeous fashion on offer and Norwich bloggers and vloggers give us their style staples too >p16 We have a fabulous competition from John Lewis to win a Boden leather bag plus there are plenty of reader offers too!

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And it’s all on your doorstep.

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NEWS SUNDAY 14 APRIL BABY SHOW RETURNS Back again this Spring, on Saturday 14 April, the show will be at the UEA Sportspark 10:30-3pm and will cover everything an expectant parent all the way through to what five year-olds could want! This year the show takes on a festival theme with indoor tipis, relaxation and maternity zones, pregnancy, newborn, soft play – you name it! Not forgetting an extensive programme of talks and workshops, all free for customers to join!

A baby show with a difference and your one-stop-shop for all things pregnancy, baby and child!

newsonthestreet ....and on the Norwich Grapevine POP UP VINTAGE Vintage favourite, Wake Up Litttle Susie has been busy! Her next vintage fashion event will be at St Giles House Hotel on the evening of 27th April.

Theme for the night is ‘Pop!’ so think bright colours that pop, and the colourful world of 1960s Pop Art, Pop Music, Pop Culture, and indeed all things that go Pop! She is following it up with a three week long Pop-Up Shop at Lady B Loves in the Royal Arcade!

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Sonkai’s senior designer, Susan Blackler, who recently won the gold Fairtrade Jewellery Award from the Goldsmiths Craft and Design Council. The new award was created to identify and reward creative design for ethical fine jewellery. The brief was to design a fine jewellery, ring, pendant or pair of earrings that are sympathetic, symbolic and supportive to the natural world and global preservation issues.

Susan’s ring represents water conservation and is called “Parched Earth”.

ROYAL NORFOLK SHOW Planning for this year’s Royal Norfolk Show (27 & 28 June) is well and truly underway. Along with another exciting programme of events in The Grand Ring, this year’s key themes will be Field to Fork, Wellbeing and Our Coast.

Field to Fork will bind together the agricultural content of the show, which this year includes the Dexter breed national cattle show. Wellbeing will promote healthy lifestyles. 2017 saw the UK make great strides in highlighting the importance of mental health. Our Coast will be providing a platform for the fishing industry, a chance to discuss the impacts and benefits of renewable energy, and to promote the explosion in tourism along Norfolk’s 90 miles of coastline.

Susan will have the opportunity to liaise with Ingle & Rhode, the award sponsors, and oversee the production of her design, using ethically sourced precious metals and gems.

The finished jewel will be donated to the Fairtrade Foundation.

Tickets now on sale at www.royalnorfolkshow.co.uk

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Houghton Hall, near King’s Lynn is one of country’s most beautiful Palladian stately home. This year William Kent’s gilded interiors at Houghton Hall will be transformed by one of Britain’s most celebrated artists – Damien Hirst.

From 25th March to 15th July the Old Masters that normally adorn the walls of the State Floor are to be replaced by new works never seen in public before. These new paintings entitled “Colour Space” are a development of the iconic Spot Paintings of the 90s which are among Hirst’s most recognised works. The exhibition Colour Space Paintings & Outdoor Sculptures includes a number of Hirst’s most visually arresting works which will be installed throughout the 18th century house and gardens.

The show, curated by Mario Codognato, also forms part of the visual arts programme of Norfolk & Norwich Festival 2018. www.houghtonhall.com

English Lilac (2016)

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is back for its 24th year and art lovers will have their first opportunity to see some of this year’s treasures in two exhibitions at The Forum and Norwich Theatre Royal. The scheme’s Central Taster Exhibition will take place at The Forum Monday, April 30 until Thursday, May 3, and will feature the work of more than 160 artists, with all of the artworks for sale and artists on hand each day to talk about their practice with many offering demonstrations of their techniques.

A group exhibition will take place at Norwich Theatre Royal in the lead up to, and throughout, Open Studios running from Wednesday, April 25 until Monday, July 9. www.nnopenstudios.org.uk

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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!

Porcelain dress £199 Hobbs Dress £55 Topshop

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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J by Jasper Conran skirt £75 Jumper £45 Debenhams

Maria clutch £95 The Tannery

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French Connection tie dye top £40 Roys of Wroxham

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On March 17th and 18th intu Chapelfield celebrated spring summer fashion with its first ever Norwich Loves Fashion event. But the stars of the show weren’t only the big brands; some of Norwich’s top bloggers and vloggers also shared the limelight.

“We’ve kicked off an exciting SS18 season by inviting some of our favourite style bloggers to share their love of fashion with our customers,” says Sheridan Smith, marketing manager at intu Chapelfield.

“We challenged them to pick a ‘style-staple’ for spring summer: one core piece that reflects key trends but can also be worn with existing items to create a range of fabulous, fashionable looks.

“We love how every blogger has chosen a key fashion piece that reflects their personality. But they’ve put together looks that provide inspiration and takeaway ideas for all of us as we transition into spring and summer.”

So check out these tips on how to up your SS18 fashion game, whilst staying true to your own sense of style.

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Fashion blogger, writer and visual merchandiser, Jordan captures his journey into the fashion industry, experiences at events including Paris Fashion Week and his latest buys.

“As soon as I laid eyes on this H&M shirt (£19.99), I knew it was my SS18 style staple. The florals and statement print make it a stand-out piece. I always look for something that’s unique, different, and will complement my individual style. Checked trousers are something I’ve worn time and time again, and I love this latest pair from H&M (£34.99).”

 @jordan_and_fashion  @J_and_Fashion YouTuber Amy Astrid vlogs about style, makeup and skincare and sometimes sings too. Her Media Monthly videos are a great place to discover new things to read, watch or listen to.

“I picked a pair of highwaisted tapered trousers from River Island (£38) as my staple for spring summer. I love the fit, the bold stripes and they are so, so comfy!”

“I’ve lifted the look for spring with a flash of colour, pairing the trousers with my oversized yellow denim jacket from H&M, platform Puma trainers from Schuh and a ‘feel-good’ slogan tee, from River Island.”

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Sophie is a marketer by day and blogger by night, weekend and lunch break.

Sophie writes about style, lifestyle and travel with a healthy dose of social commentary, feminism and the personal thoughts of a twenty-something.

“For my style staple I chose this stripy wide-legged trouser and blazer combo from H&M (£24.99 trousers/ £34.99 blazer). The fit is a dream and it’s super comfortable. Suits cropped up again and again on the SS18 catwalks and when I saw them creeping into the ‘new in’ sections of stores like Zara and Topshop, I knew I had to have one.”

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Hannah Roberts themermaidlife.co.uk Hannah is a fashion, beauty and lifestyle blogger. For bold, colourful outfit inspiration, check out her Instagram feed.

“The paint box palette is a key trend for SS18 and if you follow me online, you’ll know I’m a big fan of anything bright. Rather than one style staple, I went for a two-piece co-ord from Zara.

The skirt (£19.99) and jacket (£49.99) dressed together create a bold statement, but these pieces could also be worn separately, with other items in your wardrobe, to give an instant on-trend lift to your look.”

Mollie Hyde alamollie.com Mollie is a fashion and beauty blogger based in Norwich; she likes to provide light-hearted, honest reviews of products she’s tried and places she’s been as well as providing fashion inspiration on how she styles her outfits. Find Mollie on instagram and YouTube.

Mollie’s SS style staple is a classic check pinny dress (Miss Selfridge at House of Fraser £22).

“Tartan and gingham prints may feel like they belong firmly on winter scarves, but this ‘Summer plaid’ print, seen at the likes of McQueen and Versace, is still a key player this season – and I don’t just mean on picnic blankets.

“I usually wear my outfits a little grungy, so I paired the twopiece with my favourite band shirt, fish nets and some Docs!”

“For a laidback look I popped on a high-neck sleeveless white ribbed top (Zara £12.99) underneath the dress, creating a striking neckline contrast providing the perfect backdrop for a layered necklace (Lovisa £10). It adds a slight edge to an otherwise preppy look.

I’ve teamed this combo with a casual pink shirt, the pearl button detailing subtle enough to avoid looking over-accessorised.

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BEAUTY WIN!

WIN! A Boden Bag worth £130

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Renowned for outstanding quality, the British brand delivers serious style with an injection of fun. Think flattering, feminine pieces with unexpected details, vibrant colours and chic prints.

This season, they’re inviting you to seize the wardrobe with good mood-inspiring pieces. Look out for must-have shapes (think paper bag waist trousers and ruffled shirts) all with unique-to-Boden details.

From quality basics to extra-special occasionwear, the range has been designed in-house at the brand’s London headquarters. Featuring prints drawn by hand, each piece is a true original.

And for the kids? There’s a host of hand-drawn characters on comfortable fabrics that stand up to adventures just as well as the washing machine.

To celebrate launching Boden in their Norwich store, John Lewis is giving Vanilla readers the chance to win this gorgeous leather Kira bag worth £130!

Visit Women’s fashion at John Lewis Norwich to see the latest Boden collection, the John Lewis shop also stocks Boden shoes and bags and the range of womenswear and childrenswear is available on Johnlewis.com

HOW TO ENTER To enter just email us, stating your name, address, and telephone number to: competitions@vanilla-magazine.co.uk

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Competition closes 31st May 2018.

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Florrie Dunn, womenswear stylist at Jarrold shows you how to get race ready.

THREE OF THE BEST: SUMMER DRESSES Karen Millen bow waist midi dress £190 Phase Eight Sandrina dress £130 Mint Velvet Cassidy print layer dress £109

ACCESSORIES WITH…

Phase Eight Allesandra bow headband £35 Ted Baker Marcene bag £29 Hultquist gold three hoop stud earrings £26 Carvela Comfort Arabella court shoes £110 All clothing and accessories available at Jarrold FOR SOMETHING DIFFERENT… Oui tropical print blouse £99 and matching trousers £159

Van Dal Jordan Paradise print black wedges £80 Jarrold Ladies Day at Fakenham Races takes place on Sunday June 3. Gates open at 11am. There will be competitions for the bestdressed lady, best-dressed couple and best hat. For tickets and more information visit the Fakenham Racecourse website www.fakenhamracecourse.co.uk

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LOVE THE LABEL Boden at John Lewis ● British brand Boden is coming to John Lewis this Spring. Boden used to operate almost entirely through catalogue orders and ecommerce, with just one bricks-and-mortar store in West London. Now concessions are opening up in John Lewis’ across the country.

Jill Easterbrook, who was appointed CEO of Boden in 2017, said: “We are really excited to be going into John Lewis. It marks the coming together of two great British brands.”

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Dutz eyewear

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Feather print chiffon top £159 Isobel’s Fashions

Feather print chiffon top £159 Isobel’s Fashions ● For decades, Dutch label YOEK has been creating covetable designs for plus size women. The brand’s modern, feminine pieces, which (rather than hiding) perfectly and fashionably style the feminine body, due to their clever cuts and choice of beautiful fabrics, have won them a legion of fans. From print adorned chiffon dresses to floaty jersey tops and playful motif tees, they have a style to suit whatever the occasion or mood you’re in. Available at Isobel’s Fashions Vanilla April/May 2018

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selection of bags, jewellery, scarves and hats. We are also now exclusive suppliers to this area of a lovely range of beautiful, scented candles from Heart & Home.”

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ince opening her first shop in Exchange Street, Norwich, in 1994, Isobel has cornered a niche selling high-quality clothing, specifically made for the fuller figure from some of Europe’s high class brands.

“I would say Pont Neuf from Denmark is one of our biggest sellers, but our customers also love Micha, Verpass, Kirsten, Yoek and our wedding wear label Personal Choice, which is from Ireland,” she said.

Isobel started her own business out of frustration of not being able to find good quality clothing to fit her. She soon expanded opening outlets in other towns including Woodbridge and Alysham where she operated for eight and three years respectively.

However, she now concentrates

on the Drayton shop and has another outlet in Holt, Isobel Styles for You, which she has run for twelve years.

“We have customers who come to us from far and wide, including London and even Scotland,” she said.

“I can’t retire because my clients won’t let me. They always say: ‘where will we go’ if I was to shut up shop.”

For now her loyal band of fashionistas can rest easy as the re-launch marks a new era for this specialist retailer and the closed sign on the door at Isobel’s won’t be turning any time soon. ■ Isobel’s Fashions, 14 School Road, Drayton, Norwich NR8 6DN 01603 866860

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sobel’s Fashions has unveiled a vibrant new look for its shop in School Road, Drayton, during a week-long celebration when its loyal customers were able to toast to the success of the re-launch with a glass of champagne and canapés.

It specialises in providing the fashion-conscious, plus-sized woman with a wide range of exclusive clothing to suit all occasions, from casual and holiday wear, to glamorous evening dresses and wedding outfits in sizes 14-36.

Isobel Ford-Pooley, who has been in the fashion retail business for 23 years, owns the shop which has been completely redecorated, with new flooring and window displays.

She said: “We have been here for 12 years and it felt timely to give the interior a facelift and the exterior new signage, as well as expand our range of accessories.

“We wanted a slightly younger appeal, so have widened our

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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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It can’t be that we’re not interested in fashion.

Look at this magazine, full of the latest, quality and high fashion clothes and accessories. You are reading and looking at this magazine, you must be interested.

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UK Opticians all tend to stock the same brands and ranges, so very dull. I’ve recently returned from the largest frame trade show in the world, MIDO in Milan.

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When I asked the designers why they didn’t sell them in the UK they all told me because the UK market is so dull.

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EARL SPECIALISTS Simply Pearls, located in the appropriately chic Royal Arcade, offer a simply gorgeous array of beautiful, cultured saltwater and freshwater pearls. All the pearls are genuine – no glass or fakes here – and whether it’s a birthday or anniversary gift you’re looking for, their extensive range is bound to yield the perfect treasure.

As an additional and brilliant string to their bow, Simply Pearls also offer a bespoke service for brides-to-be. What could be more perfect than the perfect pearl to match that dream dress? Whether you need a bracelet, necklace or hair vine to complete your wedding look, there’s lots to choose from.

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XPERIENCED STAFF Julie or Karen will ask a few questions to steer them in the right direction, for example what sort of neckline the dress has or whether it has embellishments like beads or sparkles. The colour you have chosen for your wedding band or engagement ring will illustrate whether yellow or white gold or platinum will work best, and you can discuss other accessories or jewellery you plan to wear for the ceremony.

“Once we have an idea of the look our bride would like to achieve, we pick out various options and encourage her to

try them all out,” explains Julie.

“Sometimes people are very specific about what they want, but we also take them out of their comfort zone a bit, which often has great results!”

Julie and Karen are also happy to offer a similar service to the mother of the bride or the groom. And if you would like to match your jewellery with gifts for flower girls or bridesmaids, Simply Pearls has a selection of pretty pearl accessories, popular as they make charming keepsakes once the wedding day is over.

Alongside a dazzling range of locally-made hair vines, combs and tiaras, Simply Pearls has weddings all wrapped up. Why not pop in and talk to them about your Big Day? ■ Simply Pearls 3 Royal Arcade Norwich NR2 1NQ 01603 625405

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“Although renting your property may seem daunting, as long as you have put in the groundwork beforehand, it can be a profitable use of an empty property!”

What are my options for letting a second home?

MY QUESTION: My partner and I have moved in together.

I am currently trying to sell my original home but the housing market isn’t particularly lively at the moment. What options are available to us other than selling? If we did decide to sell my house what options do we have to invest in a further property?

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HETHER you have a second home or are looking to purchase another property, you have a number of options available including to rent to a full-time tenant, set up a holiday let or rent to students. There are a number of things to consider with all three types of rentals.

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repair and maintenance of your property and any agency fees and tax implications.

Long term rentals: Any rental income you receive may be taxed at your usual rate and must be declared on your tax return.

If you decide to rent out your home unfurnished you will not have the initial furnishing costs to account for.

Holiday lets: Any income above £2,500 per annum must be declared on your tax return, although you also may be able to

offset some of the expenses.

You will be eligible for tax allowances and reliefs as owning a holiday let is classed as a trade rather than an investment.

Student lets: You have to declare your income on your tax return.

However, student properties are usually let fully furnished and generally suffer more wear and tear. Therefore there are likely to be increased costs for maintenance and repairs.

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Long term rentals: Any tenancy agreement will need to be drawn up in accordance with the conditions of the mortgage lender.

Holiday lets: Unfortunately, not all mortgage lenders will allow you to carry out short-term lets, but it is worth checking with your provider. If the current lender will not allow you to do so, you may wish to consult a mortgage broker who will be able to recommend another lender.

Student lets: As these are usually classified as Houses of Multiple Occupancy (“HMO”) you must speak to your mortgage lender to check whether using the property for this type of letting would breach the terms of the mortgage.

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Furnishings and fittings will also need to be properly installed and maintained including an annual gas safety check.

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INSURANCE MATTERS

When dealing with insurance cover for your property, you should ensure that any insurance policy provides specific cover for the letting of the property.

Landlord insurance will usually cover additional risks such as public liability, employers' liability, accidental or malicious damage, theft and loss of rental income. It may also be beneficial to require additional security deposits, guarantors or insurance to protect against non-payment.

USING AN AGENT You may choose to employ a letting Agent to deal with the day to day management of the property. This may include providing their standard form letting agreement, carrying out a

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THE PAPERWORK It is important to ensure that you have a legally binding agreement in place to avoid any future disputes. Each agreement will vary depending on the type of let, however the terms of the agreement should cover as a minimum the amount of rent, payment dates, term of the agreement and each parties obligations.

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Class by the bucketful! This latest incarnation of the A-Class features some significant and great changes.

From the outside, the front end has been smoothed off even though the face is still obviously Mercedes-Benz. The new generation grille has a more sporty look about it and of course, it proudly displays the three pointed star. No question of one’s choice of transport here! It seems as though the designers have put a lot of effort into streamlining, which must be good for economy.

Privacy glass helps keep the prying eyes in check but also adds to the mystique...

Inside there’s even more leg, shoulder and head room than the previous generations. Access to the boot has been improved with a wider opening; so helpful when

Mercedes-Benz A-Class Sport Fact File Mpg: 40.9-80.7 (combined) OTR price: from £25,065 Comfort: ★★★ ★ Economy: ★★★★ Class: ★★★★★ Verdict: Sporty, sexy and a great performer. transporting the larger sports holdall! The seats are a work of art with the contrasting stitching picking out the detail as well as being fabulously comfortable.

And automatic climate control will ensure the best interior environment whatever the British weather has in store!

The rest of the interior is top class. The air vents are circular and this circular styling is picked up by other features, so there is a wonderful symmetry in the cockpit. The Infotainment display sits atop the dash – touch sensitive like a tablet but with a track-pad available in the centre console and touch-sensitive buttons on the steering wheel. All

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In terms of driver aids and information, this is state of the art! The reversing camera with dynamic guidelines is so useful.

And talking of “dynamic”, the Sport edition has a selectable suspension with settings for Eco, Sport, Comfort or an Individual setting. Smart-phone integration is catered for with Apple Play and Android Auto. Of course, there is a raft of safety features, not only for collision prevention and reduction but also for pedestrian safety. There is plenty of kit to play with for those so inclined but for others, just drive and let the car look after you.

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HOLIDAY TIME! 3 & 5 APRIL HOLIDAY KIDS WORKSHOPS Spring themed children’s art workshops at The Birdcage, in the Easter holidays. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Aimed at 3-10 year olds the cost is £10 per child For tickets email: hello@ noodlesoupprojects.com

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With the release of Overnight, Josienne Clarke and Ben Walker have brought us an album of wonder and depth. The meticulous beauty of the arrangements, the blanket-warm production and perfect pairing of exquisite vocals and virtuosic guitar is the culmination of everything these idiosyncratically talented musicians have been working towards since they first met.

What truly sets them apart is the combination of Josienne’s divinely nuanced, emotionally affecting voice and Ben’s intricately expressive, adroit guitar technique. They cite Sandy Denny, June Tabor, Nic Jones and Pierre Bensusan as respective influences but theirs is a captivating sound that’s all their own.

8pm £16 Norwich Arts Centre

The Norfolk Bump, Baby and Toddler Show is Norfolk's longest running baby and parenting show, covering all aspects of those all important early years. With lots of information stands, free activities and of course some shopping, there is something to suit everyone. The café will be open during this event and we will also have dedicated baby change and baby feeding facilities spaces.

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Gold Dust is back! A journey through 80s, disco, soul and funk up to the decades end where Hip Hop and House began to rule. Expect plenty of Bowie, Prince, Whitney, Madonna, Blondie, New Order and everything in between.

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ITSUBISHI have been making four-wheel drive cars for longer than about anyone else; so they know a thing or two about off-road ability. But this latest offering is different. This is a mid sized SUV with motorway mile beating and city usefulness at the fore.

The Eclipse Cross 4 sits high and consequently gives a great command of the surroundings.

And talking of commanding, the driver’s seating position makes one feel in total control. Of course the steering wheel has an array of fingertip functions and the “infotainment” is displayed on a touch screen monitor, which sits atop the centre of the dash.

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Standing atop the largest man-made mound in the country, Norwich Castle has dominated the City’s skyline since the l2th century.

Witnessing the ever-changing cityscape from its heights, the Castle has had many iterations of its own over the last 900 years. But what is the story of Norwich’s iconic and much-loved square box on the hill?

This exhibition illustrates Norwich Castle’s rich history from Norman showpiece to County Gaol to public museum. Through a stunning mixture of prints, photographs, paintings, architectural plans, memorabilia and archives, many of which have never been on display before, the exhibition sheds light on this fascinating and complex building.

Shown alongside this exhibition is the Norwich Castle Open Art Show (3 March – 20 May) Norwich Castle Museum & Art Gallery

This exhibition tells the story of architecture's fascination in the postWorld War Two decades with new technology, lightweight structures, pioneering building techniques and innovative engineering solutions.

Rarely seen together, a selection of iconic models will also be on display, including the Pompidou Centre by Richard Rogers and Renzo Piano; Waterloo International Rail Station by Nicholas Grimshaw and the Hopkins House by Michael and Patty Hopkins, and a brand new three-metre-long model of the Sainsbury Centre.

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Quentin Blake Exhibition Part of the Living Knowledge network (the British library’s strategy for making our intellectual heritage accessible to everyone), this exhibition will be comprised of 10 portraits of Roald Dahl characters, painted in watercolour by Quentin Blake. Commissioned as part of the Roald Dahl centenary last year; Blake invited 10 famous characters back to ‘sit’ for a portrait, so each portrait is completely unique.

The Forum. Free entrance

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Superstructures: The New Architecture 1960-1990

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25 MARCH – 15 JULY

Damien Hirst: Colour Space Paintings & Outdoor Sculptures

exhibition Archant’s archive photo collection between 1845 to 1900 will be available to view.

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WOW – Women of the World festival celebrates women and girls, and looks at the obstacles that stop them from achieving their potential.

Around the world, individuals and communities are insisting on the simple proposition that women must have equal rights and asking the question: 'Why is gender equality taking so long to achieve?'

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This is a superb opportunity to be one of the first to see an exhibition of Damian Hirst’s new work.

The Colour Space paintings have never been shown in public before and are a development of the iconic Spot Paintings which are among the artist's most recognised works.

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The largest international arts festival in the East of England and one not to miss! Discover a world of unique, uplifting, inspirational and often quirky performances and installation art over 18 days across Norwich and Norfolk. See page 88.

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ROM the moment that patients arrive at Ross Campbell Dental Practice, to the moment they leave, they receive the highest level of support and care – and treatment that is second to none.

The secret to the success of this small, friendly private practice is a dedicated team that gives patients the personal, positive and hands-on experience they deserve.

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care, using the latest state-ofthe-art technology, the finest materials and employing the best team.

“I love what I do, I can give patients the time they need to talk about their treatment and to discuss all their options,” says Ross. “It’s about making people happy and giving them confidence in their smile. This is so integral to a person’s self esteem and it’s wonderful being able to make that happen.”

With a commitment to continual advancement, Ross not only invests in the latest

technology which includes dental lasers, digital scanners and imaging systems, he also works hard to further his professional skills. “I have been studying for a Masters Degree in Laser Dentistry for the past few years, and with the advanced level of knowledge this gives me I can offer safe, innovative techniques that are pain-free, fast and noninvasive,” he says.

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“We are incredibly lucky to have such a fantastic and loyal team who are all trained to an exceptional standard. Practice Receptionist Alison is the first point of contact for patients and she efficiently manages the appointment system as well as all the daily administration for the practice.

“Alison has been with us for over 15 years and is well known and loved by our regular patients. She makes them feel comfortable and relaxed and puts everyone at ease.”

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Practice receptionist, Alison (left) and the Waterlase (right), which uses laser energy and water spray, replaces the need for traumatic drilling

Therapist in 2007. A familiar face to most of our patients, Pip takes care of their dental hygiene, as well as doing a range of treatments and helping to look after our younger patients.”

When asked to describe what they like about the Practice, patients responded with glowing praise for the team. “The whole team puts you at ease and they have my total trust.”

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“Our most popular treatments are eyebrow and eyelash treatments. Eyebrows have a very strong, defined look at the moment, and we are very excited that Glambox is now offering the HD Brows treatment. This involves waxing, tinting, threading and creating the perfect brow shape to suit any facial shape.”

“We also offer LVL. This is an eyelash lift, tint and moisturising serum for the natural eyelashes.

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With a variety of lengths and curls to choose from. They’re very long lasting, make you feel fabulous, and you will wake every morning looking stunning!”

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OR MANY OF US, especially women, exercising and being healthy is all about losing weight so that we have a summer-ready body! The weight loss and diet culture has mesmerised us into thinking that we must look a certain way — but what about how exercise makes us feel?

Lindsey Beard is an inspirational personal trainer and massage therapist who runs Infinite Fitness & Therapy. Her own journey to physical fitness and wellbeing has smashed the concept of exercising just to lose weight, instead focusing on how it can help us to be our best and strongest selves.

“Exercising has transformed my life in terms of both mental and physical fitness,” she says. “It has nothing at all to do with losing weight anymore, but becoming physically stronger, more capable, having more energy and generally feeling happier and fulfilled.”

The turnaround came for Lindsey when she became tired of how she felt about her life. “I was always depressed, with no energy and felt I had no purpose in life. I had a terrible high level of processed foods diet, but was never overweight. So I decided to make a change, started eating better, drinking more water, and this alone gave me more energy.

“I then tried different forms of exercise, at home, then in various gyms, trying to find something that suited me. I lost body fat and toned up, but for me the real benefit was how it made me feel; happier, stronger, more capable and in control of my life, like I had achieved something.

“I felt proud of myself for the first time and my depression improved hugely. The simple fact is that when you exercise your body releases endorphins, which are natural anti depressants, so just moving with energy will help you feel so much better.”

Lindsey also found that sports massage vastly improved a niggling injury and as a result trained to become a sports massage therapist. Lindsey is now a personal trainer at The Gym Norwich City, and provides a range of fitness massages at CrossFit Spitfire.

Her passion is helping others to achieve the fitness and inner strength that has changed her life so radically. But what about eating for fitness? “Nutrition plays a big part in becoming physically fitter, but yo-yo dieting and starving yourself is never a long-term solution,” Lindsey says. “I’m not a qualified nutritionist, but I can give basic advise on how to eat healthier to feel better, especially if they are exercising. You need to put good fuel into your body if you want it to perform well.” n For more information go to  Infinite Fitness & Therapy, or email Lindsey on infinitefitnesstherapy@outlook.com

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And, as we are all born without any fears, literally means youngsters do take to it like a duck to a water.

Kim Bennett, franchisee of Water Babies Norfolk, knows just how true this is, as she and her team currently teach up to 950 babies a week.

She said: “Being in the water is a natural place for babies to be and the sooner they get started the better. Children learn fast and putting them in water when they are very young means you never have to reintroduce them to something they already know.”

The Norfolk franchise, which started up in 2005, has obviously struck a chord with parents keen to see their child master this important life skill.

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Back then, Kim had 110 learners, but has now established classes at 17 pools located all over Norwich and the local region including King’s Lynn, Fakenham, Caister-on-Sea and Lowestoft.

Water Babies Norfolk employs a total of 13 highly qualified, swim instructors who conduct 150 classes during a week.

“If someone signs up for the Water Babies journey then they follow our storybook learning scheme containing 17 chapters,” explained Kim. This enables each child to progress and develop their skills so that by chapter 17 they will be able to swim and have passed all the criteria to achieve Stage 1, 2 and 3 badges from Swim England (Amateur Swimming Association).

Each chapter comprises a 10-week course taking a child from newborn right through to school starting age.

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of her franchise to a number of things, not least of which, is the county we live in.

She said: “Norfolk is not only surrounded by a stunning coastline, but also boasts the Broads and many wonderful rivers.

“I do think people recognise that swimming is a vital life skill and our clients, who come to us mostly by word of mouth, appreciate the service we provide along with our care and attention to detail.

“There is nothing like skin-onskin contact between a child and mum or dad, the children benefit from a full physical work out and we also teach babies word association to help them learn.

“Our primary goal is to ensure children are safe and happy in the water as well as have plenty of fun too.” n For more information on Water Babies call 01603 263227 or visit www.waterbabies.co.uk

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USTOMERS often chuckle at the name as they walk into The Giggly Goat, Craft Shop and Gallery in Lower Goat Lane, Norwich, and that is just fine with owner Helen Fisher who likes to provide a relaxed vibe for people to browse her wares.

Helen, who in March celebrated four years since opening the shop, has clearly nailed the competitive craft retail market with her ethos of providing a warm welcome to anyone who comes through the door. “I am exceptionally proud and thankful for being here for four years because you never really know how it’s going to go for a retail business,” she said.

“I want people to come in and feel inspired whether that is to buy something or to go home and paint that picture or make something of their own.”

She has built up a loyal following of local customers who enjoy visiting the shop to see what is new and inspiring from the 80 or so suppliers who provide a wide range of handmade goods including glassware, jewellery, ceramics, prints and paintings.

“Trade has been steadily growing and I am really pleased with where I am at the moment,” she added.

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Although run separately, Helen and her mother source suppliers together visiting craft trade fairs three times a year in London and Harrogate.

“First and foremost everything for sale is handmade,” explains Helen. “And while I do stock goods from local makers, I primarily host designer makers from all over the UK.” However, one of her bestsellers is the works of print-maker Samuel Thomas from Cromer, who produces brightly coloured, graphic scenes of Norfolk landscapes and towns.

Helen prefers to steer away from being “too gallery” and this is reflected in the prices which range from £1.70 for a handmade ceramic button, to £120 for an original print.

“To people who have never visited us I would say come and have look because we have a unique collection of items and something to suit everyone’s purse,” she said. ■

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The Giggly Goat is open Mon-Fri, 10am-5pm and Saturday 9.30am-5.30pm.

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BREATHE EASY For most, Spring and Summer are glorious times of year, but for hay fever sufferers the season’s weather can have its downside. The good news is that there are numerous ways to reduce the effects of hay fever including improving the home environment. Using antiallergen fabrics that reduce the circulation of harmful pollen is one such example. Louvolite is a leading supplier of quality window blind products and they have introduced a unique treatment called Pollergen that can help with hay fever relief by acting as a barrier against pollen. A deployed blind made with Pollergentreated fabric can significantly reduce the amount of active pollen entering the home.

The great thing about Pollergen is that it is a coating, making it is very versatile to use, so you needn’t worry that your choice of fabric may be limited. The treated fabric is suitable for made to measure roller blinds, vertical blinds and pleated blinds for both the home and office.

Favourite fabrics can be treated with Pollergen before making into blinds

Made-to-measure Pollergen treated blinds are available at Norwich Sunblinds

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FACE TIME Investing in contemporary art is on the up so why not have some fun and swap the family photos for a famous face instead? Portrait art need not cost a fortune and will always provide a good talking point!

Frida Kahlo iconic print £45 Berrys & Grey

Jim Morrison (Unknown Artist) textured print £325 Baker Rhodes

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Get inspired at the Concept Bathrooms & Kitchens Norwich showroom

kitchen into reality and take care of all the plumbing, plastering, tiling, electrics and carpentry too.

We are not just installers, which means we only fit what we supply.

But we have an advantage over the large DIY stores, because we can source and supply any kitchen or bathroom to suit the required style and budget.”

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E ALL NEED a bit of inspiration sometimes, especially when it comes to making vital decisions about home renovation. Concept Bathrooms & Kitchens brings ideas to life in their large showroom, which features a wide range of modern and traditional designs and styles.

“People need to see potential and how the finished room may look,” says Mark. “We can show them designs they may not have previously considered and together create their perfect space.”

Fashions come and go, and kitchens and bathrooms are no different. So what are the latest style trends? “Grey is still the ‘in’ colour,” says Mark, “and traditional Shaker-style furniture is very popular. Fussy and over-elaborate is not the way to go; we are seeing clean lines, simple designs, and a lot of white for bathrooms still.”■ For more info, go to www.conceptnorwich.co.uk or call 01603 787578.

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F YOU DREAM of a gorgeous bathroom or kitchen, but you’re worried it’s out of your price range, think again!

Concept Bathrooms & Kitchens, on Sprowston Retail Park, has over 40 years’ combined experience of creating beautiful, stylish kitchens and bathrooms that will suit any pocket.

Manager Mark Cullum says: “We offer what most people need, which is a mid-range, affordable service that combines functional planning with beautiful design and expert installation.

“Kitchens and bathrooms are the most important areas in the house and can have a huge impact on a property’s value and appearance. So deciding how to upgrade them is a key decision for most people.

Our knowledgable and friendly experts can help customers with every stage, give advice on styles, finishes, planning and design, and ensure they have exactly what they want. We also have a superb range of accessories, such as taps, illuminated mirrors and tiles to complete the picture.

“We understand that budgets are often tight, so we work with the customer to find solutions they can afford, plus we have the expertise to suggest more cost-effective options to trim costs where possible. And we always have ex-display kitchens and bathrooms at bargain prices.

“Our in-house installers can then turn a dream bathroom or

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16. Bring the inside in With Spring here at last and the daffodils in bloom, our minds are turning to the outside rather than the inside. But whilst we are still waiting for those long hot days why not try and bring the garden inside by adding a dash of green into our homes.

The Woodland Walk collection from Sanderson is the perfect remedy for those without a garden or easy access to the countryside.

Imagine a wall of Sanderson Woodland Chorus in the bedroom – what a lovely way to wake up! Or how about using the fabric for a simple roman blind at the kitchen window, so even if the view isn’t inspiring at least these pretty birds and flowers will always be cheery. And any plain sofa will be enlivened by having a cushion or two in Sanderson Fern Embroidery in a zingy green and white.

If you are lucky enough to have a conservatory or garden studio then the Outdoor collection from Manuel Canovas is perfect for you. It uses all the zingy bright colours they are renowned for and combines them with big bold leafy prints and watercolour Koi carp swimming around. The fabrics are particularly great because they are totally weatherproof – you can leave them out all summer and they will be fine, or bring them in to the conservatory to get that Spring feeling all year round.

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Sofa in Sanderson Woodland Chorus

● For ideas on how you can accessorise a room or for any interior design queries contact Holly at Salt Interiors: info@saltinteriors.co.uk.

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RADITIONAL WOOD furniture making is certainly a dying art.

But award-winning cabinet maker and specialist joiner Michael Cottrell is keeping this wonderful craft very much alive.

Based in Holt, Michael and his team of experts produce the highest quality bespoke furniture, kitchens and joinery, made to unique designs, and hand crafted from a variety of woods, using only traditional methods. Business is booming for Michael, as more and more domestic and commercial clients are bringing the beauty of wood into their home and work spaces.

“I was compelled to work with wood from a very early age,” says Michael. “I love that it’s a natural, living material, with a wonderful warmth, a beautiful grain and a very distinctive smell. Wood has its own personality and is so versatile to work with, with a feel and colour that adds a natural glow to any environment. We can craft and polish wood to achieve a variety of appearances, from rich and intense to a modern clean look. You can’t do that with any other material.”

After leaving school Michael became a joinery apprentice

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locally. Six years later he left to study furniture design in Oxfordshire, and after qualifying top of his class and winning many awards, worked for two of the finest furniture makers in the country.

In 2000, he returned to Holt to start a family and his own furniture business.

“I needed a premises, so I found a 200-year-old barn and refurbished it to create our workshop. It’s very well equipped, so much so that we often hire it out to other businesses. We are very proud that we use only use the best materials and traditional construction methods. People are more than welcome to come and watch us work and look around our showroom.”

Michael and his team can create a stunning variety of joinery, including staircases, windows and

doors, gates and conservatories, plus furniture such as dressers, chairs, wardrobes and bookcases.

Their luxury, handmade kitchens look superb in any setting, from a farmhouse to a modern new-build.

“We can create any style using a wide choice of wood, from English Oak, Walnut, Maple, Ash and Sycamore, to North American Poplar and Pine. It very much depends on the project, the look and feel the customer wants and personal taste.

Michael Cottrell Furniture is retaining those wonderful artisan skills that we are in danger of losing. And it’s right here in Norfolk. How lucky are we?! ■ For more details go to www.mcfurniture.co.uk or call 01263 712345

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If you love antique furniture and interiors look no further.

If you fancy a trip out, we have a great showroom that you can come and visit, but please note we only take visitors by appointment. We also sell online through Antiques Atlas and sellingantiques.co.uk, please visit our website to find out more.

The fantastic thing about Hingham Antiques Fair is that the public can buy retail items, at very good prices, and it is a great place for dealers who want to regularly replenish their stock. The fair is very well attended by people from across the country and is open on the last Sunday of every month.

For information on Cloverleaf Home Interiors or Hingham Antiques Fair, please contact 01953 483691 • 07919 040909

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The beautiful Paula Gundry Interiors showroom in Westlegate

showcasing a range of must-have items for sale including furniture, home accessories and lighting you simply won’t find anywhere else.

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HE TEAM at Paula Gundry Interiors are passionate about inspiring their clients, and above all, helping them find a look for their home which they can feel both comfortable and excited about.

“We like to spend lot of time with our customers to determine exactly what they want,” said Paula.

“We are not about enforcing our ideas on other people, nor do we work to just one particular style, we simply do our utmost to find what looks and feels right for them.”

The six-strong team of talented designers have a studio at 14-18 Westlegate, Norwich, where there is also a beautifully laid-out store

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AULA’S ethos has certainly struck a chord with those discerning clients seeking bespoke design coupled with the very best in craftsmanship.

As a consequence, the business she first started in 2009 has flourished and grown rapidly from working on her own and opening her first shop in Unthank Road, Norwich, to moving to the company’s current city centre base in May 2016.

While primarily covering East Anglia, overseas clients have sought out the studio’s high level of customer-care, skills and services.

And it’s not just home interior makeovers that they are clambering for, but also its commercial design services.

“I believe what makes us stand out from the competition is that we offer both residential and commercial services,” explained Paula.

“Clients with businesses wanted our support and guidance as

to how they could develop their business premises and to design the sort of work environment that can make a big impact on a team.”

Projects have included the reception area for Norwich firm of solicitors Cozens-Hardy LLP and Winsor Bishop’s new jewellery store in Cambridge.

The team also specialise in helping people plan and build their dream kitchen and can provide tailor-made cabinetry installed by superior craftsmen. Recently they have also seen an increasing demand for purpose-built wine rooms, one of which is soon to be exampled in the showroom.

Clients using the design services are given access to a vast range of furnishings and home decor brands to choose from, guided skillfully by the design team.

“Interior design can start with just one small purchase which means everybody can have a little piece of something lovely,” said Paula. ■ For more details visit www.paulagundryinteriors.co.uk or the showroom at 14-18 Westlegate, Norwich NR1 3LJ

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UCKED BEHIND the market square in the historic market town of Swaffham, Norfolk is Bam & Arrow another chapter of the family run Strattons story. The award-winning hotel, restaurant and café deli where visitors can enjoy a delicious meal or stay before wandering into the new lifestyle shop to browse a collection of antiques, linens, candles, tableware, jewellery, art and homeware – all with beautiful informal living in mind.

The Scotts opened their boutique hotel in 1990 and have developed all the outbuildings on the historic site.

When the old print workshop next to the hotel came on the market they jumped at the chance to create a brand that reflects their love of food, interiors and art. Everything is chosen to create an artistic, welcoming and eclectic feel curated by Hannah Hughes. Hannah enjoys marrying antiques with products from emerging designers and artists.

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Bam and Arrow is thrilled to stock some well loved Norfolk designers including silk and ceramic artist Kathryn Barney whose hand-painted and colourfully intense work is produced in her own Norfolk home and workshop inspired by her garden, family, chickens and dogs. Artist and designer, Marianne Ley, makes beautiful lampshades and cushions influenced by the Norfolk coast and country – her work features hares, owls, sea creatures and birds. You will also find Castle Acre artist Carolyn Ash, whose artworks and jewellery explore the idea of making memories using the mediums of mosaic, acrylic painting and mixed media.

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BENEDICTS HOSTS 2018 GREAT BRITISH CHEF SERIES A number of Britain's most esteemed and award-winning chefs are set to join Chef Richard Bainbridge for an exclusive series of collaborative dinners at the award-winning Benedicts in Norwich. Michelin-starred chefs Tom Kerridge, Daniel Clifford and Josh Eggleton are amongst the mix of talent ‘sharing the pass’ at the restaurant on St Benedicts Street.

Each exclusive midweek dinner will be a celebration of great

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British food, cooked by worldclass British chefs.

Beginning at 7pm, each evening will start with a selection of snacks before diners sit down to enjoy a six-course menu

by Richard and his team in collaboration with the guest chef. Wine pairings will also be available matching wines to each course, with tea and coffee to end the evening.

For dates of dinners visit: www.norfolkfoodanddrink.com

FIGBAR TEAMS UP WITH NORWICH FOODBANK

...treats at Strattons EASTER AFTERNOON TEA

Enjoy unlimited tea or coffee, a selection of finger sandwiches, plain & fruit scones with clotted cream and jam, lemon battenburg, chocolate fudge layer cake and blueberry bunny cake pops at £16.50pp available throughout April at Strattons. You can also book in for an extra special Easter Sunday afternoon tea on 1st April including the above sweet and savoury treats as well as crunchy tapenade straws, tomato & goats cheese tarts, mini sausage roll, hot cross buns and coconut & vanilla speckled egg cake for just £20pp.

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BANK HOLIDAY BRUNCH CLUB Indulge in Jules’s homemade pastries, granola pots, local juice and unlimited tea or coffee and choose a delicious hot dish from the menu, perhaps smoked trout with avocado, chilli jam, hollandaise on toasted sourdough, veggie monsieur with layers of spinach, tomato & béchamel on toast or a renowned Strattons brunch for only £18pp. The menu changes for each date.

Booking is essential, please visit strattonshotel.com or call 01760 723845.

Figbar, the dessert only restaurant on St. John Maddermarket in Norwich are to donate £1 from every one sold of Chef Jaime Garbutt’s signature plated dessert, Snickers, to Norwich foodbank.

Norwich foodbank provides crisis food parcels to thousands of people across the Greater Norwich area every year. Norwich foodbank Project Manager Hannah Worsley, “This collaboration between Figbar and ourselves, bridges the gap between those who can afford a little luxury and those who can’t – it’s such a brilliant idea and we’re very grateful for this partnership!”

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CARWAYROE EVENTS Since launching the company in 2016 Carway-Roe Events has gone from strength to strength.

Connor and his partner Phoebe run the business full time now, after several years of them both working in city centre restaurants, in fact that’s where they met! They cover the region of East Anglia and cater for a whole heap of events from the wide range of services they offer.

THERE ARE A FANTASTIC MIX OF TALENTED CHEFS AND RISING STARS OPENING THEIR OWN RESTAURANTS AROUND NORFOLK. DO YOU ENJOY DISCOVERING THEM?

Of course, we both love to eat out and try different local businesses all around Norfolk, we are spoilt for choice. One of our favourites is Brick Pizza where you can grab the best pizza in Norwich, (apart from Connor’s grandmother’s pizzas, which is how I found my love and passion for cooking). We recently tried Socuis, a new casual dining restaurant in stunning North Norfolk – the food is fantastic!

WHERE DO YOU BOTH LIKE TO ESCAPE TO IN YOUR FREE TIME?

Both of us absolutely love Italy in particular the culture, the food and weather; when we have a free window we try to explore the

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world. I’m always trying to come up with interesting dishes based on meals we’ve had while away.

WHAT ARE YOUR FAVOURITE INGREDIENTS TO COOK WITH AT THE MOMENT?

Being a chef from Norfolk, I’m all about using the most local and seasonal ingredients available. At the moment I’m loving cooking with wild garlic as it has such a unique flavour, and asparagus; rhubarb is one of my favourite ‘fruits’. We buy all our produce from Easters and love to forage for seasonal treats.

WHAT IS YOUR ‘FOODIE’ PREDICTION FOR THE YEAR?

I think people will be going back to a more traditional way

of shopping, in local specialist shops and markets, looking for quality fresh ingredients. I feel the giant weekly shop in an outof-town superstore is a lot less popular. ■ Carway-Roe Events posts a ‘Recipe of the Month’ using the best of Norfolk produce; you can find it on their website or Instagram page.

For all your event needs contact Carway-Roe Events Ltd. t: 07783 480082 e: info@carwayroeevents.co.uk www.carwayroeevents.co.uk

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“Dishes range from Chicken Tostadas, Meatballs in our speciality Cocina hot sauce, Pulled Pork Tacos, homemade Big Beefy Burger with Lime and Chorizo, Burritos and much more.”

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F YOU THINK that Mexican food is just for meat lovers, you couldn’t be more wrong. The Cocina menu has plenty of options for vegetarians, such as Lime and Quinoa Salad, and Mex Stuffed Pepper. There are also vegan choices and the menu is bursting with healthy super foods.

“Both restaurants have bar areas,” Erica says, “with Tombland especially offering intimate, relaxed, cool surroundings. It also has a new outside terrace where you can enjoy the sites of the cathedral, while enjoying our amazingly priced cocktails; two for £8 on a wide selection, all day, everyday!”

The colourful cocktails include the Cocina Colada, Chica Caliente, plus the fantastically-named Adios Mother Bleep and Drop It Like It’s Hot Cocktails! And don’t forget Cocina’s signature Mexican Bulldog and mouth watering Margaritas. There is something here for all tastes!

Erica adds: “Eating and drinking at Cocina is fun, personable and

satisfying and it won’t break the bank. We offer deals throughout the week such as jugs of cocktails for £15 during our 7-days-a-week happy hour between 5pm and 7pm. Monday to Friday kids eat for £1 between 4.30pm and 6.30pm, with a paying adult, and on Student Thursdays we offer generous discounts on food and cocktails.”

So if you’re looking for a quick bite to eat, a relaxing time, or a fun, lively catch up with friends, it’s got to be Cocina! LUCY OHSTEN For more information and to book go to www.cocina.co.uk

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UN, VIBRANT and full of tongue-tingling delights, the two Cocina Mexican restaurants in Norwich are proving a big hit! The first opened on Timberhill Terrace in October last year, and the second almost immediately after in December, in the iconic Samson & Hercules House in Tombland.

Erica Greene, Cocina Area Manager, says: “Cocina is the grown up sister of El Mexicana, which celebrates the fun, quirky side of Mexican culture with ‘day of the dead’ signage. Cocina offers the more relaxed and refined experience you would expect from a grown-up sibling.

“It’s modern and urban in character, offering authentic Mexican food with traditional influences, but with a modern twist. We keep the spicing delicate so that anyone can enjoy it, but there is plenty for those who like to turn up the heat a little!”

Cocina has now unveiled a tempting new menu, packed with tasty and filling Mexican food.

Erica says: “Some of our dishes are bigger plates, but we also offer tapas style dishes, actively encouraging groups to mix up their meals and try a selection of different flavours to fully appreciate the depth of our menu.

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HOW TO GARNISH YOUR G&T

There’s no sign of the gin comeback letting up anytime soon. Whether you see it as mother’s ruin or it’s your go-to tipple, it’s best to drink your gin & tonic right.

Floral Gins

Citrus Gins

Spiced Gins

Sloe Gins

Garnish with lavender or elderflower

Garnish with pink grapefruit & rosemary

Garnish with a slice of lemon

Lavender and Elderflower are great garnishes to floral gins as they add a wonderful perfume and are a pretty addition to the glass. The floral notes of chamomile and rose petals in gins such as Bloom and Eden Mill Love Gin are complemented by the flower garnish.

The lemon and herbaceous flavours of citrus gins like Bombay Sapphire and Monkey 47 pair perfectly with pink grapefruit and rosemary. The garnish adds a fresh vibrancy and accentuates the flavour of the gin.

Garnish with a cinnamon stick, peppercorns or chilli

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The flavour of spiced gins such as Ophir and Pink Pepper Gin is emphasised by aromatic garnishes like a cinnamon stick, peppercorns and chilli. The additional spices emphasise the existing flavour of the botanicals.

Sloe gins, such as Sipsmith and Boodles, are renowned for their sweet complexity and fruity notes. Serve simply with a slice of lemon, which will bring out the distinctive berry flavour further and add an additional zing.

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Our approach is simple; handpicked ingredients, great cooking, carefully chosen wine and fantastic service in a refreshingly contemporary space.

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Farmyard goes above and beyond to meet all your dietary needs! We’ve come up with some amazing gluten free, dairy free and meat free dishes. Join us our first free-from dinner date on Wednesday 25th April

set menus

We offer a weekly changing set price menu at lunchtime between 12-2:30 and between 5:30-6:30 in the evenings perfect before the theatre.

2 courses for £15 /3 for £19 plus a carafe of house red or white wine for £12.

Subscribe to our monthly newsletter, Farmyard Confidential, for events, menus and our monthly wine bottle draw. See the website to sign up!

BESPOKE CATERING. NORFOLK ROOTS. We are Carway-Roe Events, a bespoke catering company from Norfolk. We create bespoke menus using only the finest, local and seasonal ingredients.

Covering the entire region of East Anglia, we cater for all types of event with our range of services – from weddings, dinner parties and our cookery school, to corporate and unique occasions.

Working alongside event director Phoebe Ballantyne- Hall, chef founder Connor Carway- Roe has many years experience in the industry, working and running kitchens in some of the best restaurants in the county.

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No need to miss out!

BY LOUISA KIDDELL The Norfolk Gluten Free Co. Ltd.

As a gluten avoider you can miss out on so many things, and at the gluten free café we have an important gap to fill – delicious lunchtime snacks and treats just like everyone else. We are really well known for our fabulous toasties with a range of fillings, and you can also take away a made to order roll or wrap to enjoy in the sunshine, or grab a pie, sausage roll or scone to share with friends or enjoy at your desk too. We also do a great cooked breakfast and selection of light meals, and the coffee and cake is well worth taking a break for.

Combined with our shop which sits above the café, you can choose from our best sellers including freefrom flours for your baking needs, gravies, sauces and chutneys, cereals, gluten free bread which is almost too good to be true, biscuits, doughnuts and naughty treats. Everything we do is gluten free, but lots of it is also dairy free, egg free or vegan for those who have more than just grains to worry about.

We’re on hand to give plenty of advice too, so do feel free to ask for help when you pop in.

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s the new wine writer I thought I would confuse you all with introducing three wines. All are produced at the same Domaine and all three coloured wines are produced from the same grape.

Domaine la Grangette is located just east of Beziers in the wine region of Languedoc, South West France. It is a property of approximately 66 hectares, not all to vines.

The precise area is called Picpoul de Pinet, which gives its name to the very fashionable and popular white wine, which everyone is drinking. Imports of this wine to the UK have overtaken that of the infamous Pinot Grigio.

The three wines are: POULE DE PIC is a light dry white wine. It does have balanced acidity, mild citrus and apple with a hint of spice. The warm climate here does add a little spice to all wines.

Perfect for shellfish. £13.25

PICOTI PICOTA

PICOTI PICOTA is the rosé wine. This is a dry fresh rosé with only a very subtle hint of summer fruits. The spice is evident too.

Perfect on a hot summer day with light food. £12.80

COCORIKO

21 Timber Hill, Norwich NR1 3JZ Tel. 01603 610573 www.norfolkglutenfree.co.uk April/May 2018 Vanilla

COCORIKO is the red wine. This Domaine is the only one to make a red wine and so it is unique in more ways than one. There’s a light purple edge to the wine, with good fruit and spice. Balanced tannins make it so easy to drink. Perfect with the red meats. £13.25

All wines are available from Tastebuds Wines Limited.

Call 01603 713925 for an appointment to visit our warehouse or order online at tastebudswines.co.uk

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ANDREW JONES Andrew Jones is Chef owner of Farmyard Restaurant on st Benedicts Street in Norwich.

After growing up in Norfolk, Andrew learnt his trade from some of London’s most notorious and demanding Chefs, including Richard Corrigan and Claude Bosi. He has worked with the finest produce from all over the world and has cooked to a very high level in busy restaurants in Soho, Mayfair and the City. At Farmyard, his aim is to marry these skills and experience with the amazing Norfolk produce and run the restaurant he’s always wanted to work in. Since opening at the end of January 2017 Farmyard is gaining a reputation for great cooking, service and wine in a relaxed, contemporary space.

WHAT INGREDIENTS DO YOU ALWAYS HAVE IN YOUR STORE CUPBOARD?

As a chef I’m all about flavour. In the restaurant the produce and cooking techniques we use are all about maximum flavour. I have a soft spot for Asian influences because of the way they pack a big punch of umami, or savouriness. I love soy sauce and miso but also more familiar things like smoked pork and Parmesan.

And chilli, chipotle (smoked, dried chilli) is a big favourite.

WHAT DO YOU LIKE TO EAT AFTER A HARD DAY IN THE KITCHEN?

When I get home I’m tired and want to get to bed so I don’t

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want too much. People say you shouldn’t eat cheese before bed but I will quite often have a chunk of really mature cheddar and apple and a glass of wine when I get in. Or a bowl of shreddies, which goes nicely with a good single malt.

WHAT TYPE OF COOKING DO YOU ENJOY MOST?

I can’t answer that. Cooking is so much about context and being “right” that it changes all the time for me. As a cook it gives me the most pleasure to allow the food to speak for itself rather than making it about me. We have an incredible grower that brings our veg in on the day it’s harvested, there isn’t a Chef in the world that can make produce like that taste better than it is already.

WHAT INGREDIENT DO YOU THINK WILL BE THE NEXT BIG THING?

My hope is that the next big thing

won’t be an ingredient but a realisation that restaurants exist in an ecosystem of producers, suppliers, employees and customers and that all elements of this ecosystem need to be supported for restaurants to thrive.

There are so many pressures on independent restaurants at the minute and there have been a number of closures in Norwich already this year. Let’s not let this continue.

NORFOLK IS FULL OF GREAT FOOD AND DRINK PRODUCERS. ANY RECENT DISCOVERIES YOU CAN SHARE?

Malt Coast Brewery, they’re really new and have a great ethos and are producing some fantastic beer from Norfolk barley. ■

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Pop! Vintage Show

NOT-TO-MISS EVENTS Norwich SATURDAY 7 APRIL

French Wine Evening

Ladies Day at Fakenham Races

vintage and retro clothing, homeware, jewellery and collectibles from the 1920s to the 1980s.

St Andrew's Hall, £2.50 entry. 11am - 4pm

An informal evening of fun, food and French Wine in the company of Steve Hearnden from Tastebuds Wines and James Conway Head Chef at Barnham Broom. The evening will start by Steve guiding diners through a tutored wine tasting, then going onto dinner in our private dining room, when the wines tasted will be drunk with the food. Chef will give a brief description of the dishes being served.

Four course meal and wine-tasting. £54pp 6.30pm Barnham Broom Hotel

FRIDAY 27 APRIL

SUNDAY 22 APRIL

SATURDAY 5 MAY

Expect stall upon stall of affordable shopping, with

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Lou Lou’s Vintage Fair

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Pop! An Evening of Vintage Fashion & Fun Wake Up Little Susie proudly presents her second solo Vintage Fashion Event in the beautiful historic setting of St Giles House Hotel in Norwich. She will be showcasing a bright new hand-picked collection of vintage nightwear and loungewear in an exclusive fashion show, with classic burlesque performances from Ruby Dagger.

7-10pm £12 St Giles House Hotel

The Raspberry Cannoli Cabaret

The Jungle Book

Cannoli Cabaret” a New York, Italian-American club. Live music and live cabaret performance come together for an evening of spectacle, dancing, cocktails and more. For the launch, “Godfather of Swing”, Ray Gelato and The Giants will perform a sensational musical set supported by mesmerising dance, cabaret and burlesque performances from The Folly Mixtures.

8pm £20-£32

Fakenham SUNDAY 3 JUNE

Jarrold's Ladies Day at Fakenham Races First race scheduled for 2.30pm. Arguably the best day in the Fakenham racing calendar, with prizes for Best Dressed Lady, Best Hat and Best Dressed Couple, there’s an extra incentive to look one’s best! fakenhamracecourse.co.uk

THEATRE Norwich Theatre Royal highlights 11-14 APRIL

The Jungle Book An exciting new adaptation of Rudyard Kipling’s family classic, The Jungle Book, comes to life in this colourful new show brought to you by the team behind Goodnight Mister Tom and Michael Morpurgo’s Running Wild.

Loved as a wild and fun tale of family, belonging and identity, this production is packed with memorable characters, new songs and brilliant storytelling.

Suitable for 6+ Tickets £10-23 17-21 APRIL

Cilla

Cilla - The Musical is a spectacular and heart-warming musical adaptation of the critically acclaimed ITV mini-series based on the early life Vanilla April/May 2018

TAKING CENTRE STAGE IN THE HEART OF NORWICH

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Kara Lily Hayworth as Cilla

of Cilla Black, by BAFTA award winner, Jeff Pope.

The story follows the extraordinary life of the ordinary teenage girl from Liverpool, Priscilla White, and her rocky, yet incredible, rise to fame.

By the age of just 25 she was recognised as International singing star Cilla Black and would go on to become Britain’s favourite television entertainer headlining series’ of Blind Date, Surprise Surprise and many more.

"Kara Lily Hayworth is a superstar…. Cilla The Musical is simply flawless" ★★★★★ Liverpool Echo Tickets £7-£24.50 SUNDAY 22 APRIL

Sheridan in Concert BAFTA and Olivier Award winning performer Sheridan Smith visits Norwich on her debut UK tour, following the release of her brand new selftitled album, Sheridan.

April/May 2018 Vanilla

Rodgers and Hammerstein

Sheridan will perform her own interpretation of a number of classic songs including well-known tracks from musicals like Dreamgirls and La La Land. Also on the set-list will be her version of the Cilla Black classic, Anyone Who Had A Heart, as well as the Fanny Brice song My Man. 7.30pm. £10-£57.50 24-28 APRIL

Frogman

A 60 minute live theatre experience mixed with Virtual Reality. Frogman is a world-first for theatre, combining three spellbinding story-telling techniques: Virtual Reality headsets with binaural sound. Over an hour, audiences will experience a story told using techniques which plunge them into the heart of the environment. £14/ £10 Students For more information go to theatreroyalnorwich.co.uk

Maddermarket Theatre 18 & 19 APRIL PHOENIX PLAYERS

An afternoon with Rodgers and Hammerstein Phoenix Players return with a musical treat, performing many best-loved Rodgers and Hammerstein classics from Carousel, The King and I, The Sound of Music, Oklahoma and more!

Tickets £12 20-28 APRIL NORWICH PLAYERS

Habeus Corpus

by Alan Aykbourn

The satisfaction of the “corpus” (body) is the ruling passion in this farcical comedy of very ill-manners. Mismanaged lust, mistaken identity and plenty of dropped trousers sets up the dramatic equivalent of a saucy seaside postcard.

Yet Bennett ingeniously adds a twist of the absurd

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and a heavy dose of satirical wit to make it as clever as it is hilarious.

‘Like an end-of-the-pier romp sabotaged by Joe Orton…blissfully funny’ The Independent 2.30pm & 7.30pm Tickets from £8 9-12 MAY EAST NORFOLK OPERATIC SOCIETY

Patience

by W.S. Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan

Patience, by Gilbert and Sullivan, is the duo’s comic opera lampooning the Aesthetic Movement of the 1880s, with fleshly poets, lovesick maidens, an earthy milkmaid and burly dragoons galore.

With some of Sullivan’s finest music and Gilbert at his most satirical, this is a rare treat to enjoy at the Maddermarket.

2.30pm & 7.30pm Tickets £14, students £10 www.maddermarket.co.uk

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maddermarket.co.uk 01603 620917

Transe Express

11-27 MAY NORFOLK & NORWICH FESTIVAL

The international festival on our doorstep, has announced its full programme for 2018. The programme, includes world and UK premieres, oneoff spectaculars, and a host of free events across the Festival. Here are just a handful of the highlights, for full listings and information visit nnfestival.org.uk.

City Centre 12-21 MAY

NNF18: Launch with Transe Express This year’s Festival opens in spectacular style as carnivalesque drummers take over the streets and larger than life singing dolls transform Norwich city centre into a fantastical open air opera house.

Transe Express have delighted audiences around the world. Join the parade and be awed by

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Talvin Singh

the astonishing aerial finale of this musical celebration for the whole family.

9-11pm. Cathedral Close

Norwich Cathedral SATURDAY 12 MAY

Talvin Singh

Singh has a history of collaboration with a diverse range of musicians including Björk, Sun Ra, Terry Riley and Yoko Ono. For this brand new project, he brings together prodigious beat boxer Jason Singh with Shriram Sampath on flute and Francesca Ter Berg on cello to create a special show that responds to the unique acoustics of the Cathedral.

8pm. £10-22

The Adnams Spiegeltent 16-22 MAY

Shift

Barely Methodical Troupe

A dazzling, gravitydefying new show from one of the UK’s hottest circus companies.

Barely Methodical Troupe

are at the forefront of a new kind of physical performance, creating highly entertaining shows that mix the showstopping acrobatics of circus with the emotional punch of theatre. ‘ jawdroppingly magnificent show’ The Stage 7.30pm

Norwich Puppet Theatre 14-19 MAY

ThePaper Man What do we do when fascism comes to town?

In 1938, Austrian football star Matthias Sindelar humiliated the Nazi regime by refusing to throw a match. A few months later he was dead. Accident, suicide or execution?

Middle aged, white British, Football addictin-recovery, Lee Simpson wants answers. He hires some women to make a show about football, Nazis, and our future.

In a paper world of light and shadow, violence and dance, four performers

Barely Methodical Troupe/Shift

work together on what sets them apart.. £10-18

The Garage 15-19 MAY

The Isle of Brimsker A new multi-sensory story from Frozen Light. 'Frozen Light show perfectly how theatre can and should push the boundaries and be a place of accessible exploration and inclusion for all.’ Opening Night £10

Norwich Theatre Royal 19 MAY

Ben Folds & A Piano Multi-platinum selling singer-songwriter Ben Folds is widely regarded as one of the major music influencers of our generation.

Folds will deliver a highenergy performance using the intimacy of just a piano in a concert that will include some of his best-loved songs, and more recent compositions.

Tickets £8-£32 Vanilla April/May 2018

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Kent & Danielle MSP Fitness

Partners Kent Roye and Danielle Reeve are the couple behind MSP Fitness, the new Norwich gym that specialises in keeping its customers feeling motivated and revitalised!

Tell us about how you both ended up with careers in fitness...

Kent started a weight loss journey five years ago and in doing so developed a passion for fitness and a drive to help others like himself. He went on to do his personal trainer (PT) course and specialised in weight loss management, leading him to PT in various gyms. I became interested in fitness ten years ago and developed a real enthusiasm for it five years ago.

I met Kent and he encouraged me to book onto my PT course and turn my passion into my career.

How long have you lived in Norwich?

I have lived in Norwich all of my life but Kent moved here eight years ago.

that come to our classes and for personal training. The age range is from 13 to 55 years old, of all different backgrounds and fitness abilities. Some people that train with Kent are more sport specific and are looking to improve their performance.

Danielle’s clients’ goals vary from wanting to lose weight, to build muscle, or to be healthy.

What sort of clients do you have here in Norwich?

We have a broad range of clients

How do you make it work, working with your partner?

This is a question we get asked

a lot – we work well with each other because we both know how each other works and we have lots of fun. As with most relationships, we do have times where we get under each other’s feet.

However, we always make sure that we have some time apart so we can pursue our own hobbies.

When you are finished for the day, what do you do to relax?

Our days finish quite late, as we run classes every evening, and so there’s not much we can do apart from Netflix and chill! On Sundays, when the studio is closed, this is our family day, so we often take the kids and our dog to the park, watch films, or go to the cinema.

What are your favourite haunts in the city?

We don’t go out too much in the city but when we do, we love going to Zak’s and Vue cinema. ■ For more details on MSP Fitness, their classes and personal training, visit mspfitness.co.uk

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Our City Life

The A-Class. Athletic at first sight.

Introducing the Mercedes-Benz A-Class. Its sharp, sporty looks and bold contemporary interior still defines the revived generation of Mercedes-Benz, and with five model lines and a choice of engines available it offers the perfect opportunity to reflect your true individuality.

Now with a larger media display, reversing camera with dynamic guidelines and CO2 emissions as low as 89 g/km, we understand the importance of detail.

Official government fuel consumption figures in mpg (litres per 100km) for the A-Class range: urban 30.7(9.2)72.4(3.9), extra urban 50.4(5.6)-88.3(3.2), combined 40.9(6.9)-80.7(3.5). CO2 emissions 162-89 g/km. Official EU regulated test data are provided for comparison purposes and actual performance will depend on driving style, road conditions and other non-technical factors. Model featured is a Mercedes-Benz A 160 Sport at £21,210 on-the-road (on-the-road price includes VAT, delivery, 12 months’ Road Fund Licence, number plates, first registration fee and fuel). Specification imagery may show optional features. Prices, fuel consumption and CO2 emissions correct at time of production.

The best or nothing.

Mercedes-Benz of Norwich Barker Street, Norwich, Norfolk, NR2 4TN 01603 751 000 www.mercedes-benzofnorwich.co.uk

AWA R D - W I N N I N G H A N D P I C K E D F I N E C H O C O L A T E S Located in the centre of Norwich in the historic Royal Arcade.

Here you will ďŹ nd a truly amazing display of Belgian and English chocolates selected for quality in taste, texture and appearance.

We also have a fabulous selection of Digby's famous sweets and fudge.

Whether you are looking for that special gift or simply a treat for yourself, with our knowledgeable and friendly staff, Chocolates By Savoy is a store that’s well worth a visit.

FIND US AT NO. 2 THE ROYAL ARCADE, NORWICH

01603 765924 W W W. C H O C O L A T E S B Y S AV O Y. C O .U K