Vanilla April-May'17 [Ipswich edition]

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Our positive mindset coach addresses your problems

52 BEAUTY ADVICE 55 KATRINA LOVE

36 SEE STEPS LIVE! FASHION

17 LET IT SHINE GIFTS Metallic accents for 9 HER VALENTINE your wardrobe 12 HIS VALENTINE 18 32 NEW LOVE SEASON JEWELLERY Vanilla hand picks the 34 MOTHERS DAY best Spring offerings from local boutiques FASHION

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50 REASONS TO you’re not married BE CHEERFUL 38 IN MEMORY

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Powdery hues of blue, yellow, purple and pink...

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We meet Heart FM’s Sunday morning DJ OFFERS

36 PROBLEM SOLVED 48 BEAUTY OFFER

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39 WHICH SCHOOL? 54 BEAUTY OFFER

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68 THE MATTRESS BUYING GUIDE

Advice from Glasswells

70 FOOD STUFF 73 DINING OUT

13 WOMEN MEAN raising awareness for

Oakland Hall Nursery Advice from breaking newthe ground HR experts

Ipswich painter and decorator, Mark Barber

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Learn to look on the OF HENRY bright side of exhibition life...

Photography

OF SUCCESS 14 BUSINESS Celebrating the career COACHING EXPLAINED of David Coe 16 THE FIVE-STAR 43 THE RIGHT TO DAY NURSERY TIME OFF WORK

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PEOPLE PEOPLE (Yes, this

How to get a glam 34 PROBLEM SOLVED wedding on a when budget Splitting fairly

57 HOME STUFF INSPIRATION

26 BOUTIQUES EDIT 18 2014 LOOKBOOK Vanilla’s sneak at 28 SPRING SCARVES the Spring 30 BAGS &offerings SHOES 32 JEWELLERY

(Yes, could this be you!)

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HOMES

This issue: we dine at Arbor House in Ipswich

76 RECIPES

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Cakes and truffles for Easter... one healthy, and one not!

WHAT’S ON

78 Your guide to local entertainment...

REGULARS 81 STOCKISTS

82 THE LAST WORD Meet Joannah Reynolds from Woodbridge’s Happiness Store

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Spring is in the Air

Editorial Laura Hall

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

Turn to page 17 and get a taste of the gorgeous fashion on offer at your local independent boutiques... Suffolk certainly has style!

Contributors Sue Carter, Karen Wolff-Evans, Philip Pinfold, Sylvaine Poitau, Lucy Ohsten, Sam Simpson, Louise and Anthony Cullen, Jeanette Garlick, Sonia Mermagen and Tami Fehrmann

Talking of style, we are currently scouting Suffolk for the next top model. Could you be the next Kate Moss? Why not enter Vanilla’s FACE of SUFFOLK competition and find out?

Thanks to All our readers, supporters and advertisers

As usual we are packed full of great offers and features: Fashion, Shopping, Beauty, Homes, Food.

And all on your doorstep. So... Love Your Locals and remember to mention Vanilla when you go shopping, as our advertisers are the people who bring us to your door...

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NEWS THE W.I. BUT NOT AS YOU KNOW IT!

A newly-formed branch of the WI, Cake & Revolution is more ‘prosecco and body confidence’ than ‘jam and Jerusalem’. Whilst they proudly operate under the umbrella of the traditional institution, they know that to be current and reach out to members, they have to try new practices to thrive (they’ve already had cocktail making workshops and burlesque lessons).

The group formed in September 2016, attracting so many women, they had to cap the membership at 100. A second group of around 50 equally inspirational women has gone on to form – so the same is about to happen again!

In March they took over Ipswich Museum and put on a black tie event for 350 people. Raising £4,000 for

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

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Lighthouse Women’s Aid, the Cake & Mammoth event featured a couple of bars, a female DJ and entertainment by a formidable array of female performers to coincide with International Women’s Day. Organising the event and selling out was all done in less than four weeks.

There was cake... oh, so much cake (well, they are the WI!). More events are planned this year – watch out, in June for a charity event supporting a local charity, taking place in another iconic Ipswich building.

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Art For Cure’s second exhibition of art and sculpture at Glemham Hall last year raised an astonishing £175,000 in one weekend.

Since then the charity has been deciding how best to distribute the money.

A donation of £100,000 was made to the leading national breast cancer charity, Breast Cancer Now, to help fund a secondary cancer research project.

Last month a donation of £62,000 was made to Cancer Campaign in Suffolk, a local charity that supports three breast cancer services in Suffolk – a beauty treatment and wig service; providing free, complimentary treatment courses to those affected by cancer, and providing postsurgical breast exercise classes and DVDs.

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SUMMER MUSIC FESTIVALS

RED ROOSTER at Euston Hall “We’re kind of particular about our music, which is why we’ve only got the finest R&B, Americana, Soul, Blues, Roots and Country musicians on our bill.”

Heading the line-up so far are Nick Lowe, JD McPherson, Nick Waterhouse and Barrence Whitfield and The Savages.

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LATITUDE at Henham Park Latitude Festival is back for its 12th Edition and it’s packed with acts that promise to be more diverse, creative and comprehensive than ever before. Headlining Friday, The 1975; Saturday, Mumford & Sons; Sunday, Fleet Foxes.

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FOLK EAST at Glemham Hall FolkEast feels more like a very English village fête than a festival, with the good humour and unpretentiousness of its patrons, the Young’uns, the guiding vibe.

The 2017 line-up includes: Jon Boden, Lau, Fay Hield, Sam Kelly and The Lost Boys, Beoga, Simpson, Cutting and Kerr.

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NEWS

NEW HADLEIGH BOUTIQUE A new boutique, called Kitty & Em, will be opening mid-April at 79 High Street, Hadleigh. Kitty & Em will be stocking similar Italian linens, silks and knits to its sister boutique, Kittys Jules at Stonham Barns. Good news for those of us who live closer to Hadleigh! See page 24 for a taste of their new collections.

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5EA SISTER SALON FOR Suffolk IP7 COLLECTION 9 570255 2017 98/ 0796 IMAGE!t: 0790e:0kit43ty.83em@mail.com Ipswich beauty salon, Image, are very excited to announce the opening of a sister salon in May. The new salon will be town centre-based, within close proximity of parking and Image. We are told the new salon plans to be ‘completely different to any other salon in the town centre’ and will be offering a vast selection of treatments in ‘a relaxed, contemporary environment.’

Keep your eyes peeled for a sneak peak of what’s to come on Image’s Facebook, Instagram and Snapchat!

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BELLA SINGLETON

Former Framlingham pupil, print designer Bella Singleton, is making a big name for herself in the world of fashion. Her beautiful silk scarves have become a bit of a cult brand and are highly sought after.

Being an illustrator at heart, all prints are hand drawn by Bella with her imagined “doodles” and marks morphing into a wacky and wonderful combination of images.

The scarves are designed and printed in England and available at the Tate Modern Shop, with a selection also at Marianna in Ipswich. www.bellasingleton.com

The Sea of Beauty in Daffodil Yellow silk scarf £250 Marianna

THE ART OF GIVING Coes are delighted to announce that their charity Christmas campaign has raised £15,000 for Cancer Research UK. “We would like to thank all of our customers who purchased cards instore and online, the artists who kindly donated their artwork and everyone who bid in the charity auction.” said William Coe. “We are thrilled to be

able to contribute to the work of Cancer Research UK, who is the world’s largest independent funder

into cancer research and the only charity that funds research into all 200 types of cancer.”

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“It’s often the long-limbed, studious girls that don’t realise they are beautiful and spend their day’s hunched up trying to be a similar height to their other friends, that make great models,” says Sam Simpson, JMM. “They have the necessary mental commitment, as well as great bone structure.”

Does that ring any bells? If you know someone who fits that description – they could be just the person we are looking for.

Our 17 year old winner, Hattie Elson, who is 5’9 tall, had never considered a modelling career before entering our Face of Suffolk competition last year.

Now she’s signed to Elite in London and works for them at weekends and in the holidays, whilst completing her A Levels at Thomas Mills.

In previous years of the competition, we have noticed a flurry of entries just before the closing date. When finalists were asked about this on Judging Day, many said “We wanted to be on the top of the pile.”

Actually, successful models are prepared and always arrive early to their jobs. By sending your application in now, you can demonstrate a similarly professional attitude. Plus you are more likely to stand out to the judges, as they will have more time to consider

your application.

Judging Day: If you are lucky enough to be selected as a finalist, we will contact you and arrange a meeting with the judges. This will take about 20-30 minutes per girl. We will ask you some basic questions – about your life, why you entered and what you think modelling entails. We will also take some natural photographs and ask you to walk in high heels.

Don’t panic! You needn’t be any good at these things.

It’s part of JMM’s job to build confidence, teach girls how to relax and pose in front of the camera, as well as to master a proper runway walk.

Even JMM’s Vita West struggled when she first started.

Now, at 21 years old, she’s a regular on the London Fashion Week catwalks and can list Harper’s Bazaar, Teen Vogue and Top Shop among her clients.

Modelling can be a rewarding career for the lucky few. It’s a great opportunity to travel, meet lots of exciting people, as well as earn a good living, fund a gap year or your time at university.

So if your daughter, niece, granddaughter, friend or colleague is tall, blessed with good genes and has a determined, grounded attitude, we want them to enter NOW!

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WIN! HOW TO ENTER

● Height requirements: 5ft 8in to 6ft ● Age: 16 years and over ● E-mail photos: simply send one FULL LENGTH

photo and one HEADSHOT in colour to: competitions@vanilla-magazine.co.uk with the subject line: Face of Suffolk ● Include your full name, age, height, telephone

number and address. If you are under 18, a parents name and contact number as well. ● Please make sure you will be available for the judging day during the week of 5th June 2017. if not let us know why.

THE PERFECT SHOTS

For the best chance of winning, please only submit natural photographs, get a friend or relative to take some at home. No professional studio photos are required, as we wish to see you in your most natural state. Please face the camera, wearing simple clothes.

Ideally with no make-up and simple hair, like these offduty digital shots of last year's winner, Hattie Elson.

● PLEASE DO NOT send pictures with entrants

wearing hats, sunglasses or coats or pictures where the entrant is only half visible.

FoS WINNER 2016 Hattie Elson

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JUDGES: Samantha Simpson at JMM (www.jmmsuffolk.co.uk); Laura Hall and Michelle Nicoll, Vanilla Magazine; Heidi Secker, Heart FM; Suzie Love, Hair & Make-up Artist (www.suzielove.co.uk), Sam Denny Hodson at Homespun Cashmere (www.homespuncashmere.com) PRIZE: 1 year contract with JMM; Cover and fashion photo shoot for August/September issue of Vanilla Magazine and two weekend festival passes to Latitude 2017. *For full T&C’s see our website www.vanilla-magazine.co.uk For updates follow us on www.facebook.com/jmmsuffolk/ or Instagram @jmmsuffolk

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Stylistically Speaking...

BY FASHION-LOVER K AREN WOLFF E VANS

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HERE’S BEEN a notable change in the British recently. We are no longer keeping quiet about the old taboo subjects of politics and money, but being unashamedly outspoken.

For the first time that I can recall, customers, work colleagues and friends alike are keen to engage in animated political debate and passionately discuss the latest Brexit development or the carry on in the White House, we do enjoy a daily Donald bashing!

A seismic shift of the global political landscape is serious stuff and enough to make you miserable, so you might ask “what’s fashion got to do with it? Well, fashion will cheer you up for a start!

If you want to feel good, look good and get people’s attention, dress well. If you want a spring in your step, wear fabulous shoes, and if you want to make a point, make it with a well-manicured fingernail.

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YOUR COUNTRY NEEDS YOU!! (to dress well)

O WHAT’S hot in the wonderful world of fashion this spring?

Well I believe there’s a bit of women versus the world going on with fashion making a BIG statement!

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Trousers are big, wide legged and baggy, either high waisted or hip hanging and can be worn with a neat t-shirt or over sized top.

With dresses, the hem lines are longer, less girly and lots of looser shapes, (figure hugging shapes are just not in vogue) it's all about independence and freedom of movement (unlike Brexit) “I’m dressing for me, I’m powerful and non conformist!” women shout as they leave our shop.

As for the colour palette, this season, colours can be quite muted and business-like with

a lot of navy still around, so we suggest you pop in some bright highlights with a snazzy scarf, splash of jewellery or vibrant handbag to soften the look.

The biggest trend is White! No, it’s not a seventies flashback – white shoes, white sandals, white ankle boots, but don’t lose your grip, that’s a look that can go quickly wrong with the wrong outfit. Try a white shirt or t-shirt, or my favourite, a gorgeous white jacket, they are all bang on trend.

A white over the body handbag with your sparkly white trainers is the way to accessorise a casual denim look and add a neatly tied headscarf – 1950’s style – to achieve some nostalgic glamour! like the ‘Land Girls’ stepping in to save the day.

We might need to step in and save the day ladies. The majority of the powerful who make the world’s decisions are male and it’s currently more than a bit messy.

Which does make you wonder how it would be if women were in charge.

Well, the first thing to do is put fashion firmly at the top of the agenda! ■ Karen from Fanny and Frank, Woodbridge, Saffron Walden and Colchester.

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IN WITH THE NEW! Our top picks from the Spring/Summer ’17 collections at your local boutiques

Otto d’Ame floral suit: Jacket £210 trousers £155

Fanny & Frank

Otto d’Ame dress with sash £195

Fanny & Frank

Otto d’Ame shirt dress

£169 Fanny & Frank

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Indi & Cold smocked sun-tops

£39-£49 Phobe & Flo

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Indi & Cold shift dress £129

Phobe & Flo

Indi & Cold broderie anglaise dress £99

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Pink shirt dress £45 scarf Denim tunic £49

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Layered blouse

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Silk mix top

£49 Moose Interiors

Cubic sheer blouse £42

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Cotton Brothers top £35

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1. Grey t-shirt with split back £28 bag £28 2. Embroidered blouse £35 3. Pink fine knit jumper £42 4. White lace blouse £39 5. Pure Silk Blue layered vest £30 handbag £28 6. Shirt dress in pale grey £49 grey bag £35 All available at Kittys Jules, Stonham and Kittys & Em, Hadleigh

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Cake & Catwalk Lynn’s Spring musings...

TIME for the shift from Winter to

Spring... It’s It hard to know what to wear. I am at an age when although I want to look fabulous I don’t want to go overboard and be a bit ‘mutton’ if you know what I mean? GO CAREFUL with those mixed patterns and clashing colours. They may be fashionable but it could all look horribly wrong. Try a new colour.

There are some really nice SALMON PINKS, happy greens and blues which can cheer up an outfit. I love to mix them with navy. Go for the crop trousers. We introduced them last year so we are ready to wear them this year. BOXY TOPS and LONG SHIRTS. Keep the boots as long as possible until the heats really hits. LYNN TURNER

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“Thanks to Amanda’s advice, Andrew and I have achieved a fair and amicable settlement”

Splitting fairly after twelve years together OUR PROBLEM: Andrew and I had known each other for a long time before we became a couple. We were really comfortable in each other’s company. As our relationship developed into romance, I spent more and more time at his house, until I was practically living there. So when we saw a house in Woodbridge that we both loved, we knew we would buy it together. Some months ago, though, Andrew told me the relationship just wasn’t working for him and he felt we should go our separate ways.

I had contributed a lot to our lives together and I didn’t want to walk away without my fair share. KAREN, WOODBRIDGE

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HOW IT WAS SOLVED:

When Andrew and I saw our dream home it seemed so natural to be buying it together. We sold his house and used the equity from that for a reasonable deposit, putting our names on the new deeds as joint tenants.

As we weren’t married we always kept our finances separate. We agreed that Andrew would pay the mortgage and utilities, while I paid for the food shopping, TV and telephone, as well as for a couple of nice holidays each year. It all worked out as a fairly even split of bills as our mortgage wasn’t huge. Then, when my granny passed away a few years ago, we decided to use my inheritance to pay for a home office to be added to the back of our property too.

When Andrew told me he wanted to separate, my natural instinct was to fight it. We’d been together for a long time and had built our hopes for the future around each other. It wasn’t until after the initial Vanilla April/May 2017

REAL LIVES shock had worn away and I really examined our relationship that I realised he was right. We had been drifting apart and our interests didn’t align any more. Andrew asked me to move out of our home – he said he had paid the deposit and, as he also paid the mortgage, he felt the house was really his.

That didn’t seem right to me and my aunt had mentioned something about being entitled to half of everything as Andrew’s ‘common law wife’, so I decided to seek legal advice.

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passed the Barker Gotelee offices every day on my way to work – they’re easy to get to with no car parking worries, so I knew meetings there would be easy. I decided to telephone to make an appointment as soon as possible.

Amanda and I met a couple of days later and I explained my new situation to her. Just getting the whole story off my chest was a great relief. Amanda was supportive and incredibly easy to talk to. She told me that common law marriage is very much a myth, with no recognition in English or Welsh law. She said that, as we were unmarried, I had no automatic entitlement to any financial support from Andrew nor any claims on his personal savings or pensions.

As I had a copy of the deeds to the house with me Amanda was able to look at these and she said that, as we had signed as joint tenants rather than as tenants in common, there appeared to be no clear indication of the level of entitlement we each had to the property.

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not an unusual situation. As I had paid my fair share of the bills and to extend the property, although I would need to evidence my contributions, I should be entitled to a fair share of my home.

I asked Amanda if we would need to go to court. She said that, as we were unmarried, we would have to use civil law, rather than going through the family court, and that negotiation through solicitors may be an easier route.

I went away from the meeting and started to sort through my receipts and paperwork from the last twelve years. Luckily, I had bank records that proved my contributions to the household bills, as well as for the holidays we had taken. I had also kept all the records for our extension, which had added to the value of our home.

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eeting with Amanda again I felt fully prepared for the negotiations with Andrew and so she contacted his solicitor.

Andrew had the house valued and we worked out the percentage we had both contributed. Once Andrew had agreed to pay me fairly for the contributions I had made, Amanda drew up a Deed of Separation for us, formalising the agreement.

In the end, we sold the house, each taking our fair share of the equity and now, thanks to Amanda’s advice, I can relax in a new home of my own.

Amanda and the team at Barker Gotelee have been a great support, on hand throughout the process for friendly advice and guidance. ■

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Bruisyard Hall is available to book for three nights or longer.

You have the 12-bedroom Hall all to yourself with games room, attic bar and 700 acres of grounds to explore. It’s perfect for a reunion, birthday celebration, mini-break or family gathering. Plus, you can bring your dog!

As owner, Robert Rous, emphasises: “It’s a home, not a hotel. You can kick your shoes off and put your feet up by the fire or enjoy a G&T on the terrace. Really settle in and feel at home. Families and friends love the privacy and the feeling

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LUXURIOUS ACCOMMODATION

When guests enter through the grand hallway, they’ll have access to a dining room with polished oak table and plush seating for up to 24 guests. Ideal for a dinner-party or a delicious feast for the extended family.

There’s a fully fitted kitchen with modern appliances so you can enjoy preparing a hearty meal – or have the Bruisyard chefs prepare one for you. The Hall is available self-catering or catered or a mixture of both.

Just off the kitchen, there’s an oak-floored games room with billiard table, flat screen TV with Sky and armchairs you can melt into. Upstairs, the attic has been turned into a quirky bar, with sofas, beanbags and a separate poker area.

A stone’s throw from the Hall, the barn that once housed pedigree Friesian cows has been converted into a grand setting for weddings and parties. The exposed oak beams, wooden floors and high ceiling still retain the feel of medieval times, with great natural light and views of rolling farmland.

BRUISYARD’S FRIENDLY TEAM

Behind the scenes there is a friendly and dedicated team that works hard to make your stay at Bruisyard Hall perfect and unforgettable. From preparing and serving locally sourced food to keeping the Hall spotlessly clean and making sure the guests have everything they need, they work their socks off to make every stay as special as possible.

For more information visit their website www.bruisyardhall.com, or call 01728 639000 to speak to a member of the team.

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PEOPLE HENRY CURTIS-WILLIAMS: FROM DARK TO LIGHT

IN MEMORY OF

HENRY

Henry Curtis-Williams: From Dark to Light Art Exhibition, will run for two weeks between May 27th and June 10th, celebrating the extensive portfolio of photography, textile and mixed-medium artwork that Henry Curtis-Williams crafted during his life.

Tragically in May 2016, whilst suffering from a sudden and severe mental illness which was unknown to his family and friends, he took his own life in London. The circumstances of Henry’s death remain deeply upsetting for his family, friends and those he met during his time studying and working between London and Ipswich.

Organising and displaying this exhibition is a way for them to grieve openly and celebrate the raw and extraordinary talent this wonderful young man possessed. An honest and positive dialogue about mental health is being promoted, with the support of mental health charity MIND (www.mind.org.uk) and male suicide prevention campaign CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably, www.thecalmzone.net). Both charities will be represented, not only at the guest preview opening night on 26th May, but through related materials in the exhibition space with information on how to access vitally important helplines and support networks for those affected by suicide. l 27 May-10 June 2017 Loveone, 21 St. Peters Street, IP1 1XF. Open from 10am until 5pm.

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YEARS OF I SUCCESS T WAS IN 1928 that my father, Bill, first opened his shop doors at 24 Norwich Road. After getting married, he and my mother Gladys moved into the flat above and were still living there in 1938 when I was born, so that's where I spent the first years of my life. It was wartime of course. I remember nights in the shop cellar, often joined by neighbours who did not have their own air raid shelters. The siren went off and we would go through a trap door and down a steep staircase, sometimes spending all night in the bunks. I don’t remember being frightened. My family life and the business were so closely linked: the shop was

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East Anglia’s family-run department store Coes are gearing up for a big party this year as David Coe will be celebrating 60 years in the retail trade. Here he remembers how it all started...

my playground! A regular task was unpacking handkerchiefs from big boxes and folding them neatly into squares. I also sorted Clothing Coupons into piles depending on their colour – probably before I could even read!

The Norwich Road in the 1940s and 1950s was a vibrant community of small businesses, mostly family run, with owners living above their shops. There was everything: a bakery, confectioner, tobacconist, chemist and at least three butchers. This rich assortment of shops provided everything we needed and created a selfcontained community.

I left school early to move into the world of retail. Believing that I should broaden my experience

before joining the family firm, my father arranged for me to start work first at an outfitters called Johnson’s on Colchester High Street then with Victor Raper at 2 Upper Brook Street in Ipswich.

Victor was a charming man, and a great salesman, but not the most organised retailer. I learned more from him about how not to run a business!

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T WAS when my father died, in 1957, just two months into my National Service, that I started on a new chapter of my life: responsibility for the family business had arrived much sooner than I had predicted.

My focus was keeping the business running but my father had embarked on a five-year development plan and I was

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David as a young man

Coes as it was in the 1970s

24 Norwich Road in 1928, when it was bought by William Coe Snr

Receipt for a boy’s blazer in 1936

David Coe has 57 years official connection with Ipswich School as a pupil, parent and governor

determined to see this through.

I acquired properties in the area, adjacent to our shop and in the streets behind, creating more retail and storage space. As the business has grown, over nearly 90 years, we have extended my father’s original shop at 24 Norwich Road sideways, backways and upwards!

It's a real family busines and two of my four children now work for Coes. They were involved in the business as children just as I was. My son William remembers

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that one of his first tasks, aged about nine, was clearing snow out of the car park. He went on to study at Bath University and train as a chartered accountant, but joined the business in January 1997, taking over as Managing Director a year later.

My daughter Bridget joined in 1998 and leads our largest department – childrenswear – and in 2002, William’s wife, Fiona, came on board and established our highly successful womenswear department.

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ince my father opened for business in 1928 retail has changed almost beyond recognition: independent businesses have declined and national and international brands have taken over high streets across the country. But, to this day, we still follow the approach to retailing adopted by my father back then.

Understanding the importance of following fashion and identifying trends is vital, but most importantly he believed firmly in offering exceptional customer service. The old adage ‘the customer is always right’ is never wrong and we consistently put the customer first in everything we do.

As I look back on my 60 years involvement with Coes, I feel confident that the principles my father founded the business on will be the foundations of success for another 60 years or more ahead. Under William’s leadership – and my watchful eye – we hope to be serving customers in East Anglia for many years to come.

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Write to the employee stating the reasons you have refused the request. You should also tell them that their absence will be unauthorised and could run the risk of disciplinary action. If the employee still goes, then the disciplinary should be held on their return.

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EFRAIN from pulling the infamous sickie. It’s hard to return to work with a deep tan after you’ve had a week off with a stomach upset. Or even if you come back without a tan, putting your holiday photos on Facebook could be used in evidence at a disciplinary for unauthorised absence.

If you have a special occasion or want a longer holiday, give your employer the most notice possible. A good example is a member of staff who booked her holiday in December 2016 for her trip of a lifetime in January 2018.

Plenty of notice means plenty of time for your employers to make alternative arrangements. ■

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Her live performance is not to be missed – as The Daily Telegraph noted “Caro Emerald had everyone in the palm of her hand’’ and her “infectious sense of fun and vintage charm can be relied on to lift the spirits”.

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COLON HYDROTHERAPY

OU MAY HAVE heard of Colon hydrotherapy but it’s probably not been the hot topic at your last dinner party!

Colon hydrotherapy (or colonic irrigation) is a natural treatment that is enjoyed by thousands of people every day, from celebrities and film stars to ordinary people of all ages, from all walks of life.

It may seem a little strange at first, but as you learn about the treatment and its many benefits, we’ve seen that it can be a very natural way to take care of your health and wellbeing.

Vanilla went to visit Najma Khan, founder of the Revive Colon Hydrotherapy Clinic in Ipswich, to find out more about the treatments they offer.

WHAT’S INVOLVED?

NK: Colon hydrotherapy requires safe, reliable and efficient machines which have been designed for that purpose. At Revive Colon Hydrotherapy Clinic we use the Colon Hydromat, which is considered by many to be the best available.

Filtered temperature regulated water is introduced into the colon through a disposable speculum. After the waste material in the colon is softened and loosened it is evacuated through a flexible plastic hose that connects the speculum to the colon hydrotherapy device.

There are no smells or mess to worry about. It is very safe as the water is introduced at low pressure so there is no danger of bowel perforation. The treatment

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Najma Khan at the Revive Colon Hydrotherapy Clinic in Ipswich

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lasts around an hour and your modesty is preserved at all times.

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS?

NK: For centuries, various methods of colon cleaning have been advocated as a cure for many diseases. A clean colon is better able to absorb nutrients and there is less opportunity for the toxins and harmful bacteria to be reabsorbed into the body.

Our clients come here for a range of benefits including: relief from IBS, constipation, colitis, Crohn’s disease and stomach cramps; to hydrate and detoxify the body; boosting weight loss and the immune system; improving mental clarity and for help in achieving a more radiant skin complexion, as the process helps with acne, dehydration, psoriasis and eczema.

IS IT PAINFUL?

No, depending on the individual, some people may feel only minor

discomfort. Only in the case of an impacted colon you may experience a slight discomfort.

Some cramping may occur as the colon contracts to expel waste.

Most people find the session pleasant and relaxing.

IS THERE ANY DOWNTIME?

Many people come during their lunch break and head back to work afterwards. There is no need to fast, in fact it is better for the therapist’s assessment if you don’t. Following a cleansing of the large intestinal, the body may feel weary or relaxed. This is simply your body working out and processing through its cleaning period; proper rest is important at this time to give your body time to rejuvenate. n For more details contact Najma Khan at Revive Colon Hydrotherapy Clinic, 172 Colchester Road, Ipswich IP4 4RS t: 07875470103 www.revivecolonhydrotherapy.co.uk

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

HOW DO I CLEAN MY MAKE UP BRUSHES?

Brushes are tools to help you achieve perfect make-up and flawless skin and, if they're not cleaned properly, can become a breeding ground for bacteria which may cause spots, rashes and hives. Acne-prone skin has a field day with dirty brushes, spreading acne all over the face.

Cleaning them is easy – try a cosmetic brush cleaner or there are some great battery-operated gadgets around that clean your brushes so that they’re like new each time... worth the initial investment of around £50. If you are on a budget, Johnson’s baby shampoo is a great product to use. Put a small squirt in the palm of your hand, run your brushes under warm water and swirl them around in your palm until clean; repeat if necessary.

Quick tip: never stand your brush up after cleaning as the water will slip down the brush hairs, weaken the glue and this will cause your brushes to moult.

Instead, lay them on a cloth or towel to dry.

I OWN 5 FOUNDATIONS AND I DON’T LIKE ANY OF THEM. HOW DO I MAKE SURE MY NEXT PURCHASE IS THE RIGHT ONE?

Think about what you would like from your

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foundation. Do you want a full, medium or light coverage? A matt or dewy finish? And do you want it to be a perfect match to your skin tone or a bit warmer so you don’t need a bronzer? Are there particular formulas you prefer – powder, liquid, mousse or cream compact? By knowing the answers to the above four questions it will make your hunt for the perfect foundation much easier. Also consider using a primer as it helps your foundation glide on better and can also help disguise open pores, dehydration and fine lines. A setting spray or powder will help the longevity of your foundation and will also help achieve that flawless complexion.

MY OVER-PLUCKED EYEBROWS ARE SO THIN. CAN YOU RECOMMEND A TREATMENT OR PRODUCT? I HAVE EVEN CONSIDERED A BROW HAIR TRANSPLANT...

Before embarking on a hair transplant procedure I would suggest that you look into other professional treatments such as a) Microblading, whereby ‘hair strokes’ are added by hand, giving a beautiful shape and making the eyebrow appear fuller. b) Semi-permanent makeup applied via a micro needle that penetrates the skin’s deeper layers. c) a less permanent option, the HD Brow treatment, which creates a beautiful natural brow by tinting, tweezing, threading and plucking. Your therapist will also show you how to maintain the perfect shape at home and recommend the correct homecare products for you. n Vanilla April/May 2017

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To book, call 0844 847 9462 quoting ‘Vanilla Offer’.

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Katrina Love looks at your problems with a new perspective Q: I have such low self esteem and am unhappy with the way I look.

A: Why are you unhappy with how you look? Who

are you comparing yourself to? 91% of women hate their bodies. As a woman there is always tremendous pressure to be pretty or beautiful. You are so much MORE than that.

It is not the most important thing in your life to try to measure up to someone else's unrealistic ideas of how a woman should look.

Often the images of models or celebrities that we may aspire to, do not actually exist as they have been photoshopped beyond all recognition.

Cellulite, curves and any blemishes are removed, taking all that is normal away, until we forget what real women are and look like.

When our mental compass is turned towards negative we notice the good things less and feel discontented even when we obtain the results that we want. We lose weight and we want to lose just that bit more. We look good in an outfit but it would look even better if.... (insert one of the 20 thoughts that just sprang into your mind then).

This self doubt is what the multinational companies that sell the products are counting on!

Treat yourself and your precious body with the love and respect that it deserves. As Taryn Brumfitt from the Body Image Movement says “Your body is a vehicle not an ornament”.

Go and watch her award winning documentary Embrace at the University of Suffolk, May 9th and change the way you see yourself.

To find out more about her one to one counselling, consultations and coaching programmes, contact Katrina Love BSc (Hons), MUKCP, MBACP t: 07747 345 384 www.katrinalove.co.uk

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ose weight, reduce wrinkles, fight cellulite; we’re constantly told to fight a battle to be someone other than who we are. Women and girls are constantly led to believe they’re not as good as they should be.

And why? Because every day they feel they’re being judged on their appearance and how far away it is from an unachievable ideal.

At the Body Image Movement, they’re on a quest to redefine and rewrite the ideals of beauty. Their job is to harness and facilitate positive body image activism by encouraging women to be more accepting of who they are, to use positive language regarding their bodies and others, and to prioritise health before beauty. The goal is to reach as many women as possible around the world and speak to them about how we can learn to fully embrace and love our bodies.

To get the word out there, Taryn Brumfitt, founder of the Body Image Movement has filmed Embrace the documentary. Embrace uncovers why poor body image has become a global epidemic and what women everywhere can do to have a brighter future.

A funny, touching, at times gut wrenching but above all, life changing documentary, the heart of Embrace is Taryn’s story. How she went from a body hater to a body lover. From being devastated by her perceived ugliness to proudly posing nude for the whole world to see.

n Embrace has a special screening at the University of Suffolk on Tuesday 9 May. For info visit www.uos.ac.uk/event-list

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The downstairs cloakroom is a room where us Brits love to go to town on the decor. A place to showcase the wilder side of your design personality! As well as displaying all those certificates and awards, your downstairs toilet can offer your guests a glimpse into what makes you tick, so unleash your creative side and have fun when planning your cloakroom. Whilst these small spaces are often retro-fitted underneath the stairs or bolted on an extension (having replaced the outdoors toilet of yesteryear), the convenience of having a cloakroom can’t be underestimated. And because these spaces are so often tight on space, specially designed cloakroom suites that work in the limited space are advisable – compact cloakroom vanity units or small cloakroom basins, back-to-wall toilets and bathroom wall cabinets. But how do you start planning your cloakroom design when you’re starting from scratch?

Get more design ideas and advice at Ipswich Bathroom & Tile Centre.

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STYLE FILE

BY DARRELL SMITH ARCHWAY CARPETS, WOODBRIDGE

10. Trends for 2017 Like a wallcovering, carpet can change the look of your room dramatically. The latest styles are bold, but there are also some great understated designs around if you prefer a more subtle look. Here’s our low-down of the latest carpet trends. ● COLOURS Colours are becoming bolder, with designs in rich red, chocolate brown and beautiful tones of blue, from navy to aqua. Rich tones will look smart in living and dining areas, while the softer shades are an ideal choice for bedrooms.

If you’re going really bold, take a sample home to make sure it works in your interior. ● PATTERN Pattern is growing in popularity again, especially stripes, chevrons and checks.

When choosing a pattern, the general rule is that larger and bolder patterns are best suited to bigger rooms. Carpets with small patterns in a mix of colours are good for busy rooms as they can help disguise day-to-day wear and marks, whereas bright colours can make a real style statement. ● TEXTURE Texture adds interest to carpets in neutral tones, such as beige or brown, and can be used in most rooms. It can be as subtle as a flatweave herringbone design, or more defined with chunky bobbles. Avoid using textured carpet in a dining room as food spillages can be hard to remove. ● CARPET TILE RUGS These are so cool! I mean, we think so. You have an almost endless list of options to create custom rugs by choosing carpet tiles and linking them together. This trend is popular with families because if one part of your rug gets damaged, it’s just a carpet tile, and you can easily replace it.

Boucle Neutrals from £23.99m2 including VAT and standard fitting

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● For more information or advice drop in to Archway Carpets or call 01394 386684. #fashionforyourfloor.

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E MEET TRH T E P X E

MARK BARBER

What type of projects do high quality results every time, you work on? finishing the job when I say I I do a lot of domestic properties, will and give excellent value but the majority of my work, and for money. I don’t start a job some of the most interesting, then disappear and leave it is on period buildings. The sort half finished, which I know is a of materials I use for period problem for many people. That’s projects needs to be of a specific all part of the reliability – you type and a know I’ll be there high standard, the next day as “It’s a common because these promised. are often listed misconception that properties.

What should branded paint from Wallpaper and people bear the local B&Q is the in mind when paint colours are more muted, same quality as trade choosing paint and subtle eggshell paint, but cheaper” wallpaper? shades, such as It’s a common grey, sage and misconception that branded soft greens. Many people know Farrow & Ball as a high end paint paint from the local B&Q is the same quality as trade paint, but brand which specialises in these cheaper. It isn’t, but people are classic colours, but for the same duped by the packaging and price I prefer Little Greene paint. advertising. Your painter and Along with Paint & Paper Library and Zoffany – the quality of these decorator can source much better quality trade paint for you, brands are superb. it may cost a little more, but it will last a lot longer. Wallpapers If you could give three vary a great deal in quality and reasons why people should come to you rather than any price, so it’s better to buy the other painter and decorator, best you can afford to ensure what would they be? the best result. Cheap, nasty More than anything I am wallpaper will be a struggle trustworthy and offer a reliable to put up and won’t stay the service. I believe in delivering course.

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Mark Barber is a painter and decorator from Ipswich, with 35 years’ experience.

He specialises in interior and exterior painting, wallpapering and coving.

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What common decorating mistakes do people make?

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

What decorating trends are you currently seeing? What should we be doing in our homes?

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. It’s very attractive when it’s used to create a bold or textured feature wall, and wallpaper can bring a lovely warmth to a room. Quality is key though, always, for the best results. n Mark can be contacted on 07770 608226 or 01473 273494 April/May 2017 Vanilla

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Time for

There’s nothing more important than getting a good night’s sleep. If it’s time to replace your lumpy, bumpy mattress you may be uncertain of which type is right for you. Here’s some help from the experts at Glasswells.

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good mattress will serve you for many years and a good night’s sleep is vitally important to general health and wellbeing, so don’t compromise on this important investment.

Try before you buy and make sure you find the right level of

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Burford Divan

comfort and support to suit your budget.

To test if a mattress is supporting you properly, lie down and slide a hand beneath the small of your back. If your hand fits easily, it’s too soft; not at all, and it’s too firm.

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HOMES Guy Roadley-Battin, Bedding Sales Adviser at Glasswells says: “It is so important that you try before you buy and, if you share a bed, make sure you bring your partner with you, as weight differences can affect the performance of the mattress.

Trying out a number of beds will allow you to establish what level of support you require; you spend a third of your life in bed, so it’s vital you make the right choice.

side-stitched mattresses tend to have a longer life expectancy due to all of the fillings being pulled in around the edges. www.glasswells.co.uk

LIFE EXPECTANCY OF A MATTRESS

On average, mattresses tend to have a life of anything between 5-14 years depending on the quality of the materials used in the manufacturing process. Hand

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MATTRESS TYPES ● OPEN COIL : Open coil mattresses provide you with great support and fantastic value. With large, hour glass shaped springs, they offer varying degrees of firmness depending on the thickness of the springs. Try the Burford Divan Set with two drawers from £294.99 (RRP £549)

● POCKET SPRING: Ideal if you and your partner are different weights

because each individual spring is housed in its own fabric pocket, offering the highest level of independent posture support. A luxurious upholstered finish adds superb comfort too. Try the Harrison Heligan 7700 Combi two drawer divan set; King size £1289.99 (RRP £2249)

● MEMORY FOAM: Memory foam mattresses react to your body heat

and mould perfectly to your body shape, offering incredible support and relieving pressure on your joints for a fantastic night’s sleep. Treat yourself to one of the superb Tempur® Original 21cm deep mattresses from £849.99 (Tempur Price £1259).

If your budget won’t stretch that far, you can opt for a pocket spring mattress with memory foam top such as the Aurora Memory Deluxe 2+2 drawer divan set by Relyon; double size £679.99 (RRP £1279)

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FOOD PHILOSOPHY: LOCAL...

FRESH... ORGANIC.

Whenever food writers talk about the importance of “local food”, it raises a smile. In Asia “shopping local” has been the norm for centuries and people connect the success of any dish with the freshness of the ingredients.

Watch Asians food shopping and you’ll see them picking up, smelling and very closely examining everything before deciding whether or not to accept it.

Aqua Eight at 8 Lion Street in Ipswich has always cooked with organic meat and produce, guaranteeing the quality of its ingredients by working closely with local farmers, fish and produce suppliers. Their customers expect no corners to be cut and want to enjoy the best quality.

Of course rice and noodles still need to be imported (sadly, still no paddy fields in Suffolk!), plus Asian spices, condiments and a few selected exotic fruits. But seasonal, local food is as important to them as it is to you and their menus change regularly to reflect this.

To reserve your table at Aqua Eight call 01473 218989.

BELGIAN CHOCOLATE FOR EASTER Choose from a range milk, dark or white eggs filled with a choice of belgian chocolates. ‘No sugar added’ eggs and chocolates are also available. Prices start from £12 for a small egg (11.5cm) up to £50 for an extra large egg (23cm).

Visit Les Chocolats Belges, The Thoroughfare, Woodbridge, for an amzing selection of chocolate for Easter. www.chocolatsbelges.com

TheFoodie Milk chocolate bar with caramel, salt & almond £3.25 Vanil

Easter egg gift box £25 M&S

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Creighton’s dark chocolate with violet and white chocolate with biscuit pieces £3.75 Loveone

Forest fruit & crumble crispy truffles £7 Vanil

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BY LAURA MILES, THE CROWN AT WOODBRIDGE

EVENTS Thursday Night Jazz Jams Head to The Crown on the last Thursday of every month for live jazz music nights from leading local artists and musicians.

Kick back, relax, grab a drink, a light bite to eat and enjoy some wonderful jazz.

Tapas comes to Woodbridge There is something truly satisfying about enjoying a small plate of something delicious alongside a cool, refreshing drink. This bite-sized and relaxed approach to dining is one we all enjoy and has taken the world by storm. If you haven’t guessed by now, I am indeed talking about the Spanish sensation that is Tapas!

MARCH 30 Jazz Tuxedo APRIL 27

Carpe Diem

MAY 25 JoySpring JUNE 29

Blue Town

JULY 27 Jazz Tuxedo AUGUST 31 AdHoc SEPTEMBER 28 Carpe Diem OCTOBER 26 Morphology NOVEMBER 30 JoySpring

No need to book, but if you would like a table for the evening, please call us.

For further information call 01394 384242 or email info@thecrownatwoodbridge.co.uk

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Origins of tapas may vary depending on who you speak to. Some will argue it came from 19th century Spanish royalty in Cadiz whilst others will go further back to the 12th and 13th centuries, telling tales of taverns masking the bad scent of poor wine with strong smelling cheese.

To some extent, other cuisines have their own form of tapas - think of Italian antipasti, Greek mezze and Thai whiskey traditionally being served alongside a spicy accompaniment. For us Brits, our equivalent you could argue is the humble pork scratching or salty peanuts!

We at The Crown are all about having a good time which is why we have developed our very own British Tapas menu which is now available at our bar. Pop in, join us for a drink and choose a selection of delightful dishes from our regularly updated chalkboard for the perfect pairing nibble. www.thecrownatwoodbridge.co.uk

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This advert must be presented to claim. Maximum two people per voucher.

Offer valid Monday to Thursday all day.

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Filled rolls £7 Platters £8 43 High Steet, Ipswich, IP1 3QL Tel: 01473 219660 @TheArborhouse

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he newly re-opened Arbor House has already been shortlisted for two categories at the Casual Dining Restaurant and Pub Awards 2017 – Independent Casual Dining Pub of the Year and Best Designed Casual Dining Pub or Bar – and it’s not at all surprising.

Formerly the Arboretum, the pub was a favourite haunt for Ipswich Art School in its heyday with the likes of Maggi Hambling or Roxy Music’s Brian Eno among the regulars back in the day. Now the new landlords have created an incredibly warm and upbeat little pub, with a surprising menu and the perfect ambience for chilled out chats. There are board games and cosy corners, and it is beautifully decorated in a modern take on the Victorian saloon bar, with deep blue wooden panelling and buff coloured walls.

The Arbor chef, Jason, is a little bit of genius when it comes to creating original pub food with a difference. Their signature dishes are the little plates at £4 each or three for £11 – ideal for sharing with mates and utterly delicious.

There’s a huge range – pork rinds with spiked tabasco sauce are fluffy popcorn-like pillows of crackling, brie bites with a gorgeous tomato and chilli jam were light and airy little mouthfuls, spiced salmon skewers were moist and fabulously flavoursome. The halloumi chips – what an invention – carb free and sumptuous – better than a real chip and ever so moreish. The tempura vegetables – slithers of red pepper, mushroom and aubergine encased in a silvery cloud-lining of the lightest batter – are perfection.

Tiny hoops of calamari with a silky homemade garlic mayonnaise are undoubtedly addictive. The

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buffalo wings are properly spicy and juicy. Other choices include cocktail chipolatas, homemade hummus and crispy potato skins.

There are also platters to share – Scotch duck egg, smoked ham, mature cheddar, homemade fruit chutney and crusty bread – or a meat-free version with a spicy chickpea Scotch duck egg, and grilled aubergines instead.

Their burgers too are a house speciality – and again the list of choices runs to a whole page of temptation. All served in brioche buns, with a choice of chips or wedges, the French bistro burger is topped with melted brie, garlic mayo, caramelised onions and arugula, Ye Olde English burger is topped with smoked ham, and there are vegetarian versions with halloumi and red pepper, grilled aubergine with mozzarella and basil pesto.

The Arbor blackboard presents a couple of trusty pub-grub specials every day, just as expertly executed – pies like beef and horseradish, or lamb and mint, and the perennial favourites of fish and chips. The traditional pud changes each week – sticky toffee pudding or perhaps gooseberry crumble.

They also host as steak night every Wednesday and cater for parties and gatherings in the delightful upstairs room, the Aviary. The Arbor is small but perfectly formed and full of love.

This is a really lovely place to spend some time with friends and family away from screens and the scrabbling of everyday life – and a fabulous opportunity to try out some fantastic food.

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�quisite Easter eggs filled with delicious Belgian chocolates

Les Chocolats Belges

“�e Woodbridge Chocolate Shop”

FREEHOUSE & KITCHEN

45 �e �oroughfare Woodbridge

A family friendly bar and restaurant situated in

www.chocolatsbelges.com 01394 386302

the pretty village of Langham, just off the A12.

Open all day from 11am serving lunch and dinner (excl Sunday/Monday evenings).

Private room for party hire, perfect for christenings and other family events.

An Independent pub located a stone’s throw from the town centre, serving a range of local & continental beer, spirits and wine alongside a unique take on small plates.

MOOR ROAD LANGHAM CO4 5NR

01206 272 711

43 HIGH STEET, IPSWICH, IP1 3QL

www.shepherdlangham.co.uk

TUES-WED 11am-2:30pm 5pm-11:30pm THUR-SAT 11:30am-11:30pm SUN 12-10:30pm

01473 219660

THE ARBOR HOUSE

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Yes Chef!

Courgette cake SERVES 8 If you love cake but would prefer a healthy option, this is the one to try. Not only does it not use any refined sugars, it is also suitable for those with wheat and dairy intolerances.

60g raisins (soaked overnight) 150g dates (soaked overnight) 250g courgettes 125ml rice bran oil or sunflower oil 2 large eggs 225g spelt or rice flour ½ tsp bicarbonate soda 1tsp gluten free baking powder

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FOR THE CREAM 3 cups of cashew nuts (soaked for a minimum of 2 hours) 1 cup orange juice 4 tbsp maple syrup or honey Squeeze of lime juice If you need the quick soak method: Raisins: place in a small saucepan, cover with boiling water and simmer for 5 mins with the lid on.

Dates: add to saucepan with cup of boiling water, cover and simmer for 10 mins ensuring there is sufficient water so that the dates don’t burn.

1 Grate courgettes on a coarse cheese grater, setting aside a small quantity for decoration.

2 Drain raisins and leave in the sieve. Drain dates and put in a food processor with the oil and whizz up until smooth. Allow to cool sufficiently then add eggs.

3 Mix flour with bicarbonate of soda and baking powder and add to mixture. Blend well.

4 Scrape mixture into large bowl and add the grated courgette and raisins. Mix in thoroughly and divide between two 20cm loose bottom/springform tins.

5 Bake in preheated oven, Gas mark 4/180°C for 30 minutes.

Leave to cool in tins for 5-10 minutes before turning out on to wire racks.

6 To make the cashew cream, drain the nuts and put into food processor with orange juice, squeeze of lime and the maple syrup or honey. Whizz up until really smooth which can take up to 5 minutes. It should be spreadable, not too stiff or sloppy. Add a bit more juice if needed.

7 Spread ½ of the cream on one half of the cake and place the other half on top. Use the remaining cream to cover the top of the cake.

Maggie can be contacted at maggie@delicious-nutritious.co.uk or 07887 792 763

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A delicious treat for Easter from Vanessa Scott at Strattons

Chocolate Truffles MAKES AROUND 60 SQUARES

Base

175g dark chocolate buttons Truffle mix

550g milk chocolate buttons 10 egg yolks, beaten 110g butter 5 teaspoons double cream 25ml (5 tsp) rum-optional 20g (4 tsp) cocoa powder Any flavour you fancy, e.g raisin soaked in rum, roasted salted pecans, dry roasted pistachios etc April/May 2017 Vanilla

1 Line a swiss roll tin with non-stick baking parchment.

2 Melt the base chocolate in a glass bowl in a microwave very carefully or over a pan of boiling water until melted.

Spoon the chocolate into the tin and spread to create a thin base of chocolate for the truffle mix to sit on. You can add to the prepared base roasted salted nuts, dried fruits, cherries in kirsch or stem ginger-whatever you fancy! Place in the fridge to set the chocolate.

3 For the truffle mix, melt

the chocolate and butter in a glass bowl in the microwave.

Microwave in 30 second bursts until completely melted, do not overcook it’s easy to burn chocolate!

4 Stir in the egg yolks, cream and rum and allow to cool.

5 Spoon the soft truffle mixture over the set base.

6 Finish with melted white or dark chocolate drizzled over the top. Add chopped pistachios for colour and crunch.

7 Store in the fridge and enjoy at your leisure!

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Get out! ainment in April & May

Snape Vintage Market

Masters of Invention exhibition

EVENTS

01473 216865

IPSWICH

SNAPE MALTINGS

5 & 12 APRIL

Masters of Invention

Design & Paint an Easter Bunny Painting sessions at Pennikkity Pots for three age groups: tots to 7 year-old; 7-12 year-olds: teens and above. All bunnies entered into a competition. Bookable event with limited spaces.

Pennikkity Pots Ceramics Café, Ipswich 01473 216865 THURSDAY 20 APRIL

Shopping Evening Join Phoebe & Flo for an evening of shopping and a chance to view their new collections. Enjoy a 10% discount on the night.

6-9pm Phoebe & Flo 5 MAY

Creative Workshop Learn new techniques in ceramic painting. £20 per painter which includes tuition, materials and hot drink of your choice.

Pennikkity Pots Ceramics Café, Ipswich

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24 MARCH - 29 MAY

An exhibition that brings together a new collection of paintings and artworks by some of the most influential graffiti artists of the past 40 years, alongside unseen sketches and photographs, to build a powerful picture of 40,000 years of creative – and often audacious – handmade lettering and image making.

The Lettering Arts Centre SUNDAY 9 APRIL

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

10am to 4pm

WOODBRIDGE SATURDAY 15 APRIL

Woodbridge Annual Easter Egg Hunt The legendary Easter Egg Hunt is happening once again. Open to children under the age of 12 and the challenge is to search the park for hidden golden beans and exchange them for chocolate eggs. There will be 500 eggs to give away!

Vintage & Makers Market

11am register, Elmhurst Park, Woodbridge

The Vintage & Makers Market returns for its first outing of 2017 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.

The market will feature

BILDESTON

WEDNESDAY 26 APRIL

Shopping Day

in aid of Cancer Research UK

Over 20 stalls - Hot Footed ladies quality shoes and sandals, three collections of ladies clothes for all ages, jewellery, accessories, linens, gifts, plants and

‘She’ Exhibition

much more. £3 Entrance to Cancer Research UK (£2 after 1pm). Tea/coffee and light lunches available.

10am-2pm.

Chamberlin Hall, Wattisham Road, Bildeston IP7 7EZ SAVE THE DATE 3 & 4 JUNE

She

An inspired collection of paintings, sculpture, ceramics and prints, all about women, curated by the Art For Cure team.

Introducing exciting new artists Anna Hymas, Ania Hobson, Helen Napper and David Jones, together with ceramicist Kate Reynolds, potter Jude Jelfs and acclaimed national sculptor John O'Connor, all who will be exhibiting alongside our best selling artists Henrietta Dubrey, Jelly Green, Michael G Clark and many more.

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The Who's Tommy

Northangar Abbey

THEATRE

became very excited. This is a totally new adventure, and really does refer back to my original story in which a young man, disabled by extreme trauma, finds his way to some kind of spiritual place because he can feel music. I can’t wait to see it.”

Tommy will feature a creative use of audio description, captioning and British Sign Language interpretation. Please note that this production explores some adult themes.

New Wolsey Theatre Ipswich highlights 30 MARCH-15 APRIL New Wolsey Theatre in co-production with Ramps on the Moon

Tommy

Based on the iconic 1969 concept album, The Who's Tommy is the multi-award winning epic rock musical written by Pete Townshend.

With a cast of 22 performers and musicians, this is the story of the pinball-playing boy which has entertained and intrigued audiences for more than 40 years. A one-of-a-kind theatrical event!

Pete Townshend has written two new songs exclusively for the touring production.

He says: “When I heard they planned to do a production featuring actors with disabilities of various kinds, that will actually throw new light on the original story, I April/May 2017 Vanilla

7.45pm, Matinee 2.30pm £10-£26.50 2-6 MAY

A Theatre Royal Bury St Edmunds Production

Northangar Abbey

A delightful stage version of Jane Austen’s earliest novel Catherine Morland loves a good novel and the more ‘horrid’ it is the better. At 17, she is taken by her aunt to Bath where she encounters the social whirl denied her at home.

Waiting For God

When Catherine accepts an invitation to the Tilney’s country seat at Northanger Abbey, lurid images from her favourite gothic novel Mysteries of Udolpho threaten to overwhelm her. However, all misunderstandings are eventually resolved and, as in all the best Jane Austen novels, the young heroine finally gets her man… £10-£26.50 8-13 MAY

Waiting For God Roy Hudd and Nichola McAuliffe star in this premiere stage production of the BAFTA Best Comedy Series nominated Waiting For God, which delighted TV audiences in the 1990s. This all-new script is penned by the sitcom's creator Michael Aitkens, and directed

by Tony Award winner David Grindley. The cast of nine is led by Hudd and McAuliffe, brilliant performers who

Our Man in Havana

have each won best performance accolades in the prestigious Olivier Awards. £10-£26.50 23-27 MAY

Presented by Creative Cow

Our Man in Havana Cuba 1958. Meet Jim Wormold – a hapless vacuum cleaner salesman who gets sucked in to a dirty world of espionage and double agents when the chance of helping out MI6 with a job or two proves too good an offer to resist. And, quite frankly, he could do with the cash to pay for his teenage daughter’s ever increasing lifestyle.

Thrillingly adapted for the stage by Clive Francis, this uproarious farce is filleted to perfection from Graham Greene’s hilarious, subversive and ever popular novel. £10-£26.50 For more information or to book go to wolseytheatre.co.uk or call 01473 295900

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Get out!

Witness

Suites Curieuses

DANCE

19 & 20 MAY

ENTERTAINMENT

Cas Public

The Regent

Jerwood DanceHouse 12 MAY

Witness

Company Chameleon

Turning the spotlight on mental health and the things we choose to hide, this captivating double bill features a rich mix of dance and movement styles, intimate solos, emotive duets and powerful ensembles.

Touching, sad, funny and absurd, this is relevant and up-to-the-minute dance theatre at its best.

Witness, the main piece in this double-bill, is a sensitive portrayal of how loved ones cope when mental health problems take hold of someone close. Raw and insightful, Witness breaks down preconceptions by uncovering the realities of an illness, which is too often misunderstood.

7.30pm. Tickets £12, £9 Concessions Age suitability: 11yrs+

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Suites Curieuses Inspired by one of the best-loved fairy tales and featuring famous characters from Little Red Riding Hood, Suites Curieuses mischievously plays in the shadows of a magical world where animation comes to life.

This 45-minute playful work is the perfect length for children aged 2yrs+.

It features stunning theatrical staging and beautiful interaction between dancers and projections; don’t forget to keep an eye out for the toy train!

Cas Public is a Canadian dance company celebrating 25 years of creativity, humour and dance theatre.

1.30pm Friday, 11am & 1.30pm Sat Tickets £10, £7 Concessions Age suitability: 2yrs+ To book tickets go to danceeast.co.uk or call 01473 295230

FRIDAY 28 APRIL

The Emerald Island Tour: Caro Emerald A record-breaking star in her Dutch homeland, Caro Emerald's chic image and effortless marriage of '50s inspired salsa, samba and jazz with a contemporary pop vigour marks her out as a true original.

Tickets: £22.50-£47.50 FRIDAY 5 MAY

Big Girls Don't Cry The internationally acclaimed tribute celebrating the music of Frankie Valli And The Four Seasons. Featuring hits from both sides of the Atlantic: Sherry, Grease Is The Word, Bye Bye Baby, Stay, Silence Is Golden, Working My Way Back To You Babe, Oh What A Night plus many, many more.

Tickets: £27.50 To book tickets call 01473 433100

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 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.

Harkstead Village Hall.

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Joannah Reynolds Happiness Store, Woodbridge

Joannah lives in central Woodbridge with her husband Richard and daughters Annabel and Clara. She owns and runs Happiness Store which sells giftware, designer stationery and items for the home.

How long have you been running Happiness Store?

I opened Happiness Store in Woodbridge back in 2010 and the business was founded with the aim of creating a relaxed shopping experience in a store providing stylish, affordable and thoughtfully selected products. Hopefully, everyone can find some lovely new additions to their home and gifts for friends and family.

What did you do before creating Happiness Store?

I have had a varied career but my first employment was at the John Lewis Partnership, and from there I went to Harrods, then moved around London in various different positions before returning to Norfolk to join the family publishing business when my father retired. I then joined a specialist recruitment business in Bury St Edmunds. Happiness Store began its life as Happiness Children’s Store, a business I founded selling children’s preowned designer clothing from home.

How do you source such lovely products?

Aaah... my favourite thing!

More recently I have discovered Pinterest and Instagram – I was a late developer and am now addicted... They are the most fabulous sources of inspiration for researching on-trend colours, styling and products. I research everything from architecture, styling, interiors and fashion to food trends and you can also gain an insight into how the leading stores of the world interpret and develop trends both from a buying and merchandising perspective.

I also regularly visit trade fairs

which I find increasingly inspirational in their curation and from these I can source commercial products from large companies as well as the more unusual pieces from much smaller and artisanal suppliers.

What store developments are you especially proud of and excited by?

We recently became stockists of Kate Spade stationery and gifts which I am really proud of. I have a wish list on the go all the time of products and brands I hope to introduce to the store. We are also in the process of building an online Happiness Store and hopefully by the beginning of the Summer we will be ready to launch.

What are your hidden gems in Woodbridge ?

Honey & Harvey for my Breakfast Muffin before work is an absolute favourite. More recently, I had a rare lunch break with a friend who introduced me to The Cooks Shed in Gobbitts Yard where we had a lovely lunch, choosing from a great selection of locally sourced and seasonal dishes. The Cooks Shed is definitely going to become a favourite of mine! n Happiness Store 6a Thoroughfare, Woodbridge 01394 548815

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