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St Joseph’s College Whole School Open Morning

‘Pupils of all ages and abilities make excellent academic progress because of their positive attitudes to learning.’

Independent School Inspection 2019

Saturday 21 September 2019 9.45am arrival To reserve your place, please contact our admissions team Tel: 01473 690281 email: admissions@stjos.co.uk

www.stjos.co.uk Co-educational independent day and boarding school for ages 3 to 18

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Welcome!

At last the rain has stopped, we can put away the umbrellas and look forward to a few months of long, sunny days. Our local boutiques are bursting at the seams with colour... Look out for oranges and lemons to add some zest to your wardrobe (page 15)!

We LOVE OUR LOCALS so have great pleasure in giving a shout out to a few of them – look out for those familiar faces throughout this issue, and let them know you've seen them in Vanilla!

PLUS we are packed full of great features: Fashion, Shopping, Beauty, Homes, Eating and Drinking...

There’s plenty for everyone and it’s all on your doorstep now...

Enjoy the read!

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Editorial Laura Hall Advertising Michelle Nicoll Contributors Sylvaine Poitau, Sue Adams, Georgia Watson, Louise and Anthony Cullen Thanks to All our readers, supporters and advertisers NUMBER 54 July/August 2019 Vanilla is published January, March, May, July, September and November.

Cover photograph © River Island Printed by Micropress Ltd Distributed by Serious Advertising Produced by East Coast Publishing Limited, The Street, Holbrook, IP9 2QS Advertising Tel: 07837 792314 advertising@vanilla-magazine. co.uk Editorial Tel: 01473 327592 Tel: 07766 201930 editorial@vanilla-magazine.co.uk www.vanilla-magazine.co.uk

WE’RE UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT...

The Five Bells is a wonderfully charming village pub with open fires and wooden beams. Boasting a delicious menu focused on seasonal ingredients, and a range of award-winning beers, wines and spirits.

We also have a large garden where children and dogs are welcome.

SOUTHWOLD ROAD, SOUTH COVE, WRENTHAM, NR34 7JD TO BOOK, CONTACT US ON : T: 01502 675249

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Sunday 22 September – 10am Ickworth, Bury St Edmunds

Join us at Ickworth for a fun-filled family and dog friendly sponsored walk and help support children with life-threatening conditions.

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3km pushchair friendly with a children’s trail 8km for more of a challenge!

Tickets: Adult £10 • Child (under 16) £4

Book today at Registered Charity Number 1069284

NEWS ❯❯ ELMERS BIG PARADE From June to September 2019, Ipswich plays host to an even bigger and better art trail than when the pigs went wild…

The ‘Elmer’s Big Parade Suffolk’ art trail – to raise funds for Ipswich’s St Elizabeth Hospice – features 55 individually designed elephants, based on the much loved children’s character, Elmer BER UNTIL 7 SEPTEM the Patchwork Elephant.

Elmer remains one of the most iconic clothing adding to the world of Elmer the and widely read children’s book series Patchwork Elephant. of all time, selling over 10 million copies To start your trail, you can either pick up a copy of the Parade Map and Learning worldwide since it was first published Herd or download the app. Details of

by Andersen Press in 1989. Written where to get your literature and how to and illustrated by celebrated children’s download the app are available on the author and artist David McKee, the Elmer's website: Elmer books have been translated into more than 50 languages with toys and

DEBEN MACMILLAN CHALLENGE

17 & 18 AUGUST IPSWICH MARITIME FESTIVAL The Maritime Ipswich Festival runs from Saturday 17th until Sunday 18th August 2019 on the Ipswich Waterfront. Based on a theme, the event will again include visits by a number of historic vessels, a funfair, as well as Street & Food Markets.

There's a whole weekend of live entertainment, plus performers displaying their amazing skills, historical reenactments, and a fireworks display to dazzle you on the Saturday night.

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THE PINK SHED For scooping three silvers and a bronze at the recent British Hair & Beauty Awards! Natalie Wood, the owner, was recognised as Entrepreneur of the Year 2019. The salon was also awarded with Excellence in Customer Service, Top Rated Salon 2019 and Best New Business 2019!

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WELL DONE TO...

Suffolk businesses, schools and community associations have come together to challenge residents to get active on and around the River Deben in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support between 24th August - 8th September 2019. With a fundraising target of £25,000, the Deben Macmillan Challenge is encouraging local residents to walk, run, cycle, swim, sail or paddle on or around the River Deben during the fortnight.

You can set a challenge of your choice and collect stamps from cafés and inns in the area using a passport booklet.

DJV BOUTIQUE who are celebrating their seventh birthday this month. There’s lots to celebrate, says Ipswich boutique owner Mandy Errington. “We continue to be savvy with our retailing and marketing, which has attracted new customers and keeps the regulars coming back.

"The addition of French Connection is proving to be popular and we’re always on the look out for new brands to complement the in store offer.”

Businesses involved in the scheme include Ufford Park Hotel and 15 other local caféss and inns.

The passport booklet will be available free of charge in each location.

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NEWS

CELEBRATE 20 YEARS OF THEATRE IN THE FOREST! Red Rose Chain’s beloved annual summer spectacular is back and bigger than ever this year, to celebrate their 20th year!

The region’s largest outdoor theatre event returns to bring you the greatest love story of all-time, Romeo & Juliet, Tom Marsh as they take you back in time to the 1960s and the epic showdown between Mods and Rockers this summer!

Join Red Rose Chain amongst the trees of Jimmy’s Farm for an unforgettable experience full of rule-breakers, romance and rivalry!

31 July – 25 August, Tues – Sat at 7:30pm Sue Arnold Sat matinees at 2pm. Extra show on Sunday 25 August at 7:30pm.

To book go to www.redrosechain.com Gates open 90 mins before each show, arrive early to enjoy the pre-theatre atmosphere.

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IMAGE SALON

Image salon are delighted to have won the prestigious Phorest Client Experience Award for the 5th year in a row!

Sue Carter, owner of Image Salon said: “It means the world to us as a business and as a team, we are tremendously grateful for our loyal clients who make our passion possible every day.

Sue personally would like to thanks their clients for taking time to leave such amazing reviews. And of course, a huge thank you to her dedicated team at Image. "Our secret weapon is we treat all our clients like mystery shoppers!” www.imagesalon.co.uk

Win tickets Romeo & Juliet Last year Red Rose Chain welcomed more audience members than ever before – over 10,000 people experienced Theatre in the Forest within the farm’s beautiful woodland clearing, and with the event celebrating its 20th year, you really have no excuse to miss it this time round! Tickets are in high demand so here's your chance to win a Family Ticket (two adults and two children) to see Romeo & Juliet. Just answer the difficult question below and enter!

HOW TO ENTER

Question: Who wrote Romeo & Juliet?

Email us with your name, address, telephone number and winning answer to: competitions@vanilla-magazine.co.uk.

Please put ‘Theatre In The Forest’ in the subject line of your email. Competition closes 25th July 2019.

Terms & Conditions: Valid for any performance between 31st July and 25th August, subject to availability. Family Ticket = 2 adults + 2 children. Red Rose Chain would like to be able to contact you about future productions. If you do not want to be contacted, please indicate this on your entry.

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Mois Mont tunic £110.50 (sale) Fanny & Frank

Belted slip dress £22 (sale) River Island

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Mois Mont shirt £93.50 (sale) Fanny & Frank

Tie-dye top £15.60 (sale) Dorothy Perkins

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Flora handbag £125 The Tannery

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Felisa backpack £149 The Tannery

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Cake & Catwalk Age is just a number!

It’s all about the dungarees this summer.

Thank you darling Meryl who made it ok for women of a certain age to pull the whole boohoo, little bit country and slightly sexy look off.

To be fair I had them in last year and did give them a go but chickened out.

Perhaps they were the wrong shape or colour but this year we have extended our range and styles and hurrah I have found a grey pair, (no change there for me) with a nice white T. I have managed to pull it off.

Again with caution ladies! If you are extra long in the body it’s tough to find a pair that don’t cut you up the middle and if you are bigger busted they do look more Dolly than Meryl.

With this not so great weather we have not been able to slip into those cool linen dresses without a vest so the linen trousers or dungarees have been a good alternative. I have got several options in the shop this season, so pop in and have a try.

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OU may have noticed that a new jeweller, T.H. Baker opened in Ipswich’s Tavern Street in October last year. But the company is not so new – it was founded in 1888 and has been family run, and remains so to this day, and is now into the fifth generation.

The company’s rich heritage has provided a solid foundation on which to build today’s T.H. Baker, which retains the same traditional values but continually looks to expand in new and exciting ways.

T.H. Baker operates twenty stores located throughout the Midlands and southern England. Each store has its own assembled team of helpful staff ready to aid customers with extensive product knowledge.

The site at 42 Tavern Street has been a jewellers since just before the second world war, providing the town with quality jewellery and watches, and now enters a new and exciting phase in its history under the Baker family.

Lee and the team are long serving members of the store bringing a wealth of experience and providing a warm friendly environment to help you find that perfect gift for every occasion.

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Manager Lee and his team

The store stocks a wide range of jewellery, watches and, if you want something unique, a beautiful collection of second hand jewellery. The team also have access to the T.H. Baker online platform, where many other well known brands can be found along with the largest range of second hand jewellery in the UK. Lee and the team will

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● TH Baker is undergoing a reburbishment in mid-July.

The new-look store will be open again for business on 20th July.

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ndependent retailers bring their own individuality, creativity and innovation to our high streets. These businesses are owned by people with a real love and passion for what they do, and for the role they play in their local communities.

Coes (our most wellknown local independent) has taken the lead and encouraged a few more of them to take a bow and given Vanilla the chance to introduce you to more of the fantastic people who help our town centres to continue to thrive. Independents are where originality reigns and customer service prevails, as well as boosting our local economy. If these are values you cherish, make this a year of shopping and supporting local!

Arabella Brown TRUFFLE CLOTHING St Peters Street, Ipswich “I offer a mix of niche brands which are exclusive to the area, source unique pieces from around the world and give one-toone styling advice.

My relationships with customers are the main reason why I do what I do.”

Paul Venediger WOODBRIDGE KITCHEN CO. Thoroughfare, Woodbridge “Our customers are very proud of their town and love to support the businesses on their doorstep. In return, we offer a wealth of product knowledge, a great experience and, of course, a wide range of homeware.”

NEXT ISSUE: MEET SOME OF OUR FELIXSTOWE INDEPENDENTS!

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Emma Tucker FLAWLESS IMAGE Fore St, Ipswich “Our customers feel very much at home as soon as they walk into our salon – we get to know them and feel a part of their lives. We have an abundance of beauty treatments, from brow shaping to non-surgical face lifts.”

Daniel & Matthew Moreton ASPEN JEWELLERS Church St, Woodbridge “We always have an interesting range of quality products, from birthday gifts, to a special ring for that all-important moment. We followed in the footsteps of our parents and grandparents, and believe independent businesses are the See backbone of our economy.”

p73 for contact details Mandy Errington DJV BOUTIQUE Cox Lane, Ipswich

Luke Read AIRBORNE FIT Brightwell Barns “We are passionate about supporting our members to achieve their personal goals and creating the feeling of family and togetherness.

Community is an important part of any town, and we certainly have that at Airborne Fit.” July/August 2019 Vanilla

“Hand-selecting our stock ensures that we continue to offer something different.

We’re always exploring fresh ideas and consider ourselves to be more than just retailers.

We’ve had great support and encouragement from the outset!”

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“By being tenants in common, we have more flexibility over the decisions that matter to us”

Tax tips on owning a second home together MY PROBLEM: Sadly, my Mum died nine months ago, leaving me her house in her Will. My wife Val and I liked the idea of renting out Mum’s property to build up a nest egg for our grandchildren. We read online that there are tax benefits to owning a second property as tenants in common, and wanted to understand the ramifications. In addition, we decided that we wanted our son, Daniel, to inherit the house directly when we pass away. With Mum’s death fresh in my mind, it made me realise how much there was to consider – we needed expert advice. JEFF, SUFFOLK

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HOW IT WAS SOLVED:

When Mum died, I asked my close friends if they knew of any solicitors who could manage her probate.

Peter Gooch, Probate and Trust Manager for Barker Gotelee, came highly recommended and I wasn’t disappointed.

Despite Mum’s rather complex, and frankly messy financial affairs, Peter dealt with everything brilliantly.

As part of the process, Mum’s house was transferred to me. Val and I have lived in our family home for years, and have no plans to move.

Inheriting Mum’s property provided us with the opportunity for increasing our income through renting it out and we had read online that there could be tax benefits if I changed my sole ownership of the house to mine and Val’s joint names – as something Vanilla July/August 2019

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called tenants in common. It sounded tempting, but I wanted to be sure of the facts. I needed some advice, so naturally I gave Barker Gotelee a call. This time I made an appointment with Lindsey Sharples from the Private Client team, who specialises in cases involving Wills, trusts and tax planning.

When I met Lindsey, I immediately felt at ease. She reviewed our Wills and explained that now was an ideal time to review how Val and I owned our respective properties.

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HEN WE bought our family house years ago, we did so as joint tenants. Lindsey explained that this means that when one partner dies, ownership automatically passes to the other partner – in this case, Val – regardless of what the Will says. Val and I continue to be happy with this arrangement, and Lindsey ensured this fitted with what our Wills said.

Lindsey explained that the other way to hold a property is called tenants in common. Unlike a joint tenancy, owning a property as tenants in common means our respective shares would pass under the terms of our Wills.

Then we got onto the topic of the second house. Lindsey explained that if we owned the property as tenants in common, we would have the added benefit of being able to adjust the level of income we each received from the property. We therefore decided to own our second property in unequal shares (80:20 in Val’s favour)

because Val, as a basic rate taxpayer, will pay far less to the taxman. As a result, we will get the maximum rental value on our second property and both enjoy the benefits while we’re both still here. Having it all explained, we were only too happy to go for it.

Given that Lindsey had explained that the shares of the second property would pass under the terms of our Wills if we held that property as tenants in common, we then turned back to discussing our Wills. Val and I agree that we wish Mum’s house to automatically pass to Daniel upon our deaths, and Lindsey updated our Wills to ensure this will take effect. Lindsey handled all of this very professionally and

kept us updated throughout, which was very reassuring.

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ITH OUR property ownership finalised, Lindsey explained that we could make further tax savings in the future, both of capital gains tax (should we sell the house) and inheritance tax (if we decided to give some of it to Daniel during our lifetimes). It’s something we may well consider in the future and we’ll certainly come back to Barker Gotelee for some further tax planning advice.

Peter, Lindsey and the team were absolutely brilliant. As a result, I feel very confident that we have made the best decisions for the future. ■

We’re here to help We all need legal services from time to time. Whether you need advice or assistance relating to probate, trusts or Wills, our specialists, including Peter Gooch and Lindsey Sharples, are on hand to help.

FREE INITIAL CONSULTATION Please contact us to arrange your free initial consultation, quoting Vanilla Magazine.

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House and garden often look their best during the summer months so a good time to prepare for your sale

with property expert HANNAH COOPE R

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UMMER is without doubt my favourite time of year.

With longer days and (hopefully!) warmer weather, there is much to enjoy outside.

This time of year brings about many different sporting events – Wimbledon being a firm favourite in my household – as well as, this year, the Cricket World Cup. Both of which again seem to encourage us outside to have a go ourselves with varying degrees of success! It is generally a period for getting out of the house and topping up that Vitamin D level.

The summer months provide the opportunity to enjoy the great outdoors. It is after all the season of barbecues and al-fresco family gatherings to make the most of the finer weather and longer evenings. We appear from the

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cocoon of winter and spring, and the cosy warmth of inside and our homes suddenly expand with an extra outdoor ‘room’, a luxury the typical British weather doesn’t afford all year round.

Spending prolonged time outside can often be the catalyst needed for making a decision about that move you’ve been considering; perhaps you need a bigger garden or the one you have has become too much work?

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ULY and August are notoriously quieter months in the property market, as many are away on that longedfor break, busy keeping children entertained or generally just enjoying the summer months and their own gardens instead.

With that being said, it is important to remember that if opting for a launch later in the year now is a good time to instruct an agent and prepare for your sale, whilst the house and gardens are looking their best.

In addition, agents are then able to discuss your property with prospective buyers to test the waters ahead of a full launch in the autumn.

There are still many buyers out there looking to commit to a purchase, often ahead of the new school year in September, and with limited properties currently available on the open market, it might be worth considering marketing your home earlier than planned to secure a buyer ahead of the winter months, even if quietly to begin with.

Please contact me if you have any questions about preparing for a potential move and I would be more than happy to help. ■ Hannah Cooper Senior Associate Director Strutt & Parker, The Stables, Wherstead Park, Wherstead, Ipswich IP9 2BJ. 01473 220444

Hannah.Cooper@struttandparker.com

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We know what you mean by a ‘big garden’...

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ime is a slippery concept and famously relative.

Looking back on a long life and considering how best to distribute your worldly goods is a very different viewpoint from someone starting their first job or about to get married.

The truth is some financial decisions can span our entire lives and yet who can really know where they will be decades from now. We must make decisions about where we are broadly heading, and more specifically about what action we can take now and then be patient and focused.

Taking the long view is a grown-up approach to risk management and investing, but this does not mean you do not

actively review your position.

How and what we are looking to achieve financially is best broken down into goals, and regularly reviewed but time will always be a crucial factor.

Investments will rise and fall, the greater the risk taken the more highs and lows will be experienced. This is the nature of investing and cannot be shied away from. You need to be willing to invest time in your chosen investment, not just money.

If you save a little each month it won’t make you wealthy overnight, but your wealth will grow with time and patience.

Make the decisions today which will help you meet your plans for tomorrow. Think about the true time frame of some of your decisions and ask yourself

whether what you are planning is for months, years or possibly decades in the future. ■ The value of an investment with St. James’s Place will be directly linked to the performance of the funds selected and may fall as well as rise. You may get back less than the amount invested.

KEVIN DOHERTY WEALTH MANAGEMENT SPECIALISES IN: ● Investing to meet school fees and university costs ● Investing for the future and advising on pension choices ● Understanding and planning for Inheritance Tax ● Insurance to protect you and your family ● Investment guidance and advice

e: kevin.doherty@sjpp.co.uk t: 07584 550575 www.kdwm.co.uk

The Partner Practice is an Appointed Representative of and represents only St. James’s Place Wealth Management plc (which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority) for the purpose of advising solely on the Group’s wealth management products and services, more details of which are set out on the Group’s website www.sjp.co.uk/about-st-james-place/our-business/our-products-and-services. The ‘St. James’s Place Partnership’ and the titles ‘Partner’ and ‘Partner Practice’ are marketing terms used to describe St. James’s Place representatives

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We are a collection of real estate industry professionals with creative ideas on how to maximise your potential in your home and land around you.

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If you live in a flat or terrace house, then it is likely that we can be of no use. What we are looking for is those more rural houses set in large gardens or with adjoining fields.

WHY SHOULD PEOPLE WORK WITH US?

We offer a free assessment of whether your property or land might be suitable for building a house or bungalow on. We obtain all surveys, planning permissions, architectural plans at our cost and provide you with a taxfree lump sum of money, far in excess of what the land would be worth if it remained a garden or field.

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS?

Many elderly clients struggle to maintain large gardens and grounds and have found they no longer need the space that they did when their families were young. Our July/August 2019 Vanilla

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We think it’s a much better option than Equity Release, which can sometimes mean that your family loses their inheritance.

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Just call. A simple ten minute chat on the telephone and we can quickly appraise if you meet the criteria. If you do, we’ll come and measure up and ask you about 20 simple questions. You won’t pay us a penny ever and there is no pressure selling. You get the chance to evaluate our ideas and we always ask (and insist) that you get independent professional advice and that you talk with your family and anyone that might inherit your estate at a later date. It really is easy and simple and the results could make a big difference to your lifestyle and take away some of the worries like paying for elderly care or mobility requirements.

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a VanEiTllS...

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Recently launched, NSM is a collective of local creatives bringing the best fashion, food, owers and homewares to Woodbridge.

They oer an inspiring mix of locally sourced and handmade products combined with exclusive brands from around the world.

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HOMESPUN Sam Denny-Hodson When my favourite historical building, in my home town of Woodbridge became available, I couldn't resist the opportunity to move my brand, Homespun into it. As the space is so large, I saw the chance to create a beautiful environment where local creatives could show and sell their products.

This has also allowed me to expand the Homespun collection to incorporate a full womenswear and menswear brand. We still knit our cashmere from the fi nest Mongolian fibre but now we make our own jeans and our own block printed clothing (including kidswear) and homewares in Jaipur.

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GREENROOM Abi & Ed Hopkins At the entrance to New Street Market, Greenroom sets out it's stall – an array of beautiful plants, garden ornaments and horticultural wonders to welcome you and entice you in. The best quality Dutch flowers arrive on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays direct from auction. Abi & Ed and the team can put together beautiful hand-tied bunches in moments, or you can choose from a wonderful

range of botanical gifts and unusual specimen houseplants. The furniture on display in the Cafe/Deli has been designed by Greenroom and handmade locally with tops made from sustainable Oak; it's available to order to any size and delivered within three weeks. Greenroom, like all at New Street Market, feature local makers, growers and artists in so much of what they offer and will follow the seasons and always delight.

CAFĒ/DELI Mark Sholl The Café/Deli offers the tastiest breakfast and lunch in town. We use the freshest, finest ingredients with breakfast dishes including Shakshuka eggs, homemade granola with rhubarb compote and lunch fare including Dhal with flat bread or a sourdough Reuben sandwich with our own salt beef, pineapple suerkraut and homemade dill pickle. Butterworth & Son coffee and fresh juices complete the picture.

© RUFUS OWEN

Having run Leo's Deli for 15 years, there's little that Mark Sholl doesn't know about cheese and charcuterie. At the Café/Deli, he's able to expand his offer to include a really unique dining experience... as well as his cheese selection and bread from Pump Street Bakery.

New Street Market's ethos of working with local companies extends to the beautiful cakes and patisserie we offer which are baked by Suffolk-based baker, Rosa Farine.

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PASCALE Pascale Smets My background was originally in fashion but I segued into interiors about 15 years ago writing and styling a column for LivingEtc. as well as doing interiors styling and vintage furniture buying for The Conran Shop and Heal’s amongst others.

At Pascale all the things I love best have come together under one roof; a mix of the handmade and artisanal, with the well designed functional and mass produced, plus a bit of beautiful vintage in the mix.

I have collaborated with woodturners, ceramicists, knitters and basket weavers to bring utterly unique pieces to Pascale. My products have come from all over the world France, Morocco, Turkey, South Africa, Sweden, Portugal and of course the UK. It’s called Pascale partly because it's a bit continental (like me – I’m Belgian) but mostly because it’s personal.

I wouldn’t dream of selling anything I wouldn’t want or use myself be it a leather apron, a Tamegroute bowl, or Marseillaise soap.

I’m absolutely thrilled to be part of New Street Market working alongside such a talented team of like-minded creatives.

New Street Market 70 New Street, Woodbridge, IP12 1DX Monday - Saturday 8:30am - 5pm  newstreetmarketwoodbridge

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PEOPLE

Theatre on the Coast

Two astounding exhibitions... one remarkable artist

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HELLEY NOTT is a fine art photographer with a growing reputation for her striking still lifes She is absorbed in the world of slow photography. Each of her photographs is painstakingly composed using the traditions of the classical masters, but with a modern touch. She manipulates window light to tease out the beauty and texture of her subject – be it an elegant rose or a common cabbage. In each photograph she uses 21st Century techniques, but with painstaking care and skill.

“Nature is so beautiful and I do what I can to reveal that without the use of artificial light, just as the masters would have done.” Shelley says “And like

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those masters, I will often include subtle messages within the photograph which may not be obvious at first glance.”

Although digitally photographed, Shelley uses her computer to perform only those tasks she would have done when in the traditional darkroom. There is no digital manipulation, the photographs are as seen through the lens.

You can find Shelley’s Flower Pieces on display at Darsham Nurseries between 28 August and 6 October while her Still Lifes with food at their heart will be in the Quay Gallery from 26 September until 2 October.

A TRADITIONAL SUMMER theatre season which has been running in two Suffolk seaside towns for over 60 years has been saved from closure by an awardwinning local producer and is being relaunched for 2019.

Matthew Townshend has taken over production of what was ‘Suffolk Summer Theatre’ which will now be called ‘Theatre on the Coast’. It will present four shows, each playing for a fortnight, opening on Wednesday, July 10, at Southwold Arts Centre and running until August 31.

Matthew said: “We are thrilled to be taking on the heritage of Suffolk Summer Theatre and continuing the legacies of all who have contributed to this staple of the East Anglian arts scene for the last few years. Our aim is to bring a fresh new look to the repertoire, whilst making sure that we honour the great tradition of entertainment on the coast.

I’m very excited to rebuild the sense of ownership held by local people of their own Theatre.”

For more about the shows visit www.mtproductions.co.uk

e: info@shelleynott.co.uk T: 07718 585358 www.shelleynott.co.uk

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TOP TIPS to reduce

PLASTIC USE

Local retailer, Donalds Volvo, gives top tips for people wishing to reduce their singleuse plastic waste, after helping to clean up a local beach...

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ARLIER this Summer, Donalds Volvo, at Futura Park, invited local families to join the team for Earth Hour to learn about the effects of plastics in the local environment and oceans, and visit a local beach for a clean-up.

In a convoy of Volvo cars, the party of 35 environmental enthusiasts, young and old, drove to Bridge Wood Beach at Orwell Country Park to conduct their very own beach clean.

Over a 100-metre stretch of beach, the team managed to collect nine bin bags full of litter totalling 19kg, including plastic bags, crisp packets and cigarette butts.

The event aimed to not only help conserve local wildlife and marine animals, but also help to educate the next

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generation to love and respect their environment. The Donalds team also gave presentations on environmental conservation and guests made pledges to reduce their own wastage.

Benjamin Grant, group marketing manager at Donalds Volvo, shares his top tips for reducing single-use plastic at home.

Top tips for reducing single-use plastic waste ➊ CARRY A REUSABLE CUP AND BOTTLE

While disposable coffee cups look like they are made of cardboard, the plastic coating means cups are not recyclable, and most end up in a landfill.

Most reusable coffee cups are under £10, and a small investment can go a long way to helping reduce your singleuse plastic waste. With many coffee shops offering discounts to customers using a reusable coffee cup, the initial investment can be made back in no time.

Carrying a reusable water bottle instead of purchasing bottled water is another easy way to reduce the amount of single-use plastic you produce. The Refill App shows you a map of stations that would be more than happy to refill your water bottle for free while you’re on the go.

➋ DECLINE PLASTIC STRAWS Small but deadly, documentaries such as Blue Planet have shown the harm that plastic straws can inflict on sea life. Saying no

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Bridge Wood Beach Clean The team at Donalds were really pleased with the number of people from the local community who attended their beach clean, and the amount of litter they retrieved from the beaches.

Benjamin Grant said: “It just goes to show how important the welfare of our local environment and wildlife is to both the local community and Volvo, and it’s especially brilliant to see just how many young people are enthusiastic about saving the environment.

“Sustainability is absolutely key to everything we do at Volvo. From making 25% of plastics in cars recyclable by 2025, to pledging to put one million electrified vehicles on the road in the next five years, we are very much a brand for people who care about people and the world in which we live.”

Donalds Volvo registered the event to East Suffolk Council’s ‘Love East Suffolk’ litter-picking scheme, resulting in the council donating to the team’s chosen charity, St Elizabeth’s Hospice.

to plastic straws in restaurants and bars not only reduces the amount of plastic in the ocean, but may also encourage the establishment to consider alternatives, such as paper or metal straws. At Volvo, we have pledged to remove all single-use plastics such as food containers, cutlery, plates and cups from our facilities around the world by the end of 2019.

➌ SWAP CLING-FILM FOR BEESWAX WRAPS

Swap clingfilm and plastic sandwich bags for reusable beeswax wraps. Unlike clingfilm, foil and plastic sandwich bags, beeswax wraps are reusable and biodegradable. Sealed using just the warmth of your hands, they keep your lunch just as well protected as clingfilm and foil,

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with the added bonus that you can wash them clean and use them again!

➍ SHOP AT YOUR LOCAL FARMERS MARKET

Farmers markets are a great way to support the local economy, buy delicious, fresh produce and avoid plastic packaging.

Ipswich Market is situated next to the Town Hall, and runs every Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Just don’t forget your reusable shopping bag!

➎ GET YOUR MILK DELIVERED Although the early morning sound of the milkman is not as common as it used to be, you can still get milk delivered to your door in glass bottles – which are then collected, cleaned and reused. Milk

& More is a local grocery delivery service championing sustainable suppliers who use environmentally-conscious packaging processes.

➏ GET CLUED UP ABOUT RECYCLING

Recycling is a fantastic way to ensure waste avoids the landfill and is transformed into a new product, but the list of materials that can be recycled often varies depending on where you live. Check your local council’s website, where you can download PDFs explaining what can, and can’t, be recycled in your local area.

For more info about Donalds Volvo and Volvo’s sustainability pledges, please email marketing@donalds-group.co.uk or call 01473 252484.

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Bewitching and elegant, Poirier d’Un Soir is a perfume of intrigue and memory.

Lumiere Dorée is the early morning sunshine dipped in gold, an energising shower of light filtered through the branches of an orange tree. Citrus freshness and intoxicating floral neroli is at the core of this fragrance, with top notes of bergamot and orange and a heart of jasmine and sambac.

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E ALL LIKE to think of summer beauty as lowmaintenance; dishevelled beachy hair, sun-kissed, radiant skin and nothing more than SPF and a few coats of mascara. Wrong.

As much as we love this season it is the time of year when you have to put in the prep work, and we’re talking de-fuzzing, tanning, polishing, scrubbing, the list goes on (men don’t know how lucky they are). Put in the time and you’ll thank yourself for it later, when the dreaded bikini moment isn’t quite so dreaded. Silky-soft smooth skin and perfectlypolished fingers and toes really are your summer must-haves.

While you could barricade yourself in your bathroom and spend a day doing DIY pampering, we strongly suggest

you hand your body over to the experts who will do the job for you. Plus, you’ll not only look good but feel good after a spot of ‘me’ time. Luckily for you there are loads of spas and salons offering ‘summer prep’ packages which are not to be missed, where you can enjoy multiple treatments at a saving.

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3 TIPS TO MAXIMISE YOUR TREATMENTS 1. Buy the nail varnish that is used in your treatment for touch-ups.

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Absorbent, Anti-caking, Bulking agent, Exfoliant

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Reduce symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis and multiple sclerosis

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Hydrating, Rich in vitamins

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Anti-ageing, Antioxidant, Anti-inflammatory, Combats oxidative stress

Pain relief, Anti-anxiety, Insomnia

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Soap

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X-rays, Surgical glue, Paint, Fireworks

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Treats symptoms of eczema and psoriasis

Plant fertiliser, Fabric dye, Plastic, Car engines

Skin brightening, Gut health, Antioxidant, Vitamin B

Tea, Alcohol, Fizzy drinks, Vinegar

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Moisturising, Benefits Digestion, Healing

Voodoo rituals, Shamanism, Incense

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Foot scrubs

Foot cream

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Moisturisers

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Human urine contains c.25 grams of urea per litre and is less toxic than table salt.

Before the synthetic developments of Urea, horse urine was a common ingredient in skincare.

Moisturisers

The tree sap from ‘Dragon Trees’ is not only a key skincare ingredient, but it can also used in some cases of Voodoo, Shamanism and Wiccan rituals.

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Kombucha is yeast-ily the best way to get a brighter complexion.

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Thankfully, the Urea used in modern cosmetics is synthetic - pee-hew!

Barium is mainly used for its ability to disguise spots and blemishes. The white colour of the dry substance is also only used for its colour in make-up.

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‘Snail Spas’ are very popular in Thailand as the slime contains Hyaluronic Acid, Glycolic Acid and Peptides - all used in skin care products. Hyaluronic Acid can hold 1000 x its own weight in moisture.

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Made from the fossils of river organisms, this ingredient is used in powdered make-up to stop it from sticking together. It’s also one of the main ingredients in explosive dynamite and used as a natural head-lice treatment.

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Hydrates, replenishes and detoxifies dry, eczema prone skin, restoring essential vitamins and minerals.

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Hand Sanitiser, Antiseptic, Fighter Jet Engines

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Shocking skincare ingredients revealed in Periodic Table

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ver wondered what goes into those beauty potions? A study by fashion retailer Missy Empire has revealed the weirdest ingredients used in beauty products, giving 38 of the most common ingredients a score based on how weird they are.

Surprisingly, skincare heroes Retinol and Hyaluronic acids failed to appear on the list, instead CBD Oil, Snail Slime, Bird Poo and Bee Venom were topped the list of the weirdest ingredients in everyday lotions and potions.

Missy Empire trawled through 38 of the most common beauty ingredients to reveal the 12 weirdest ingredients, scoring them out of 100.

HOW WEIRD?

The study uncovered skincare to have the highest amount of ‘weird’ ingredients followed by make-up and personal care products. Interestingly, 80% of the weirdest ingredients are found in moisturisers and facial care products.

In a beauty world obsessed with achieving thicker hair and stronger nails, Calcium was the most instagrammed ingredient, followed closely by nature’s Botox, Apitoxin which is derived from bee-stings. n

Sources: Cosmeticsinfo.org, Paulaschoice-eu.com, Huffingtonpost.co.uk, Theringer.com, Refinery29.com, Fix.com, Npic.orst.edu, Draxe.com, Fashionista.com, Chromatographyonline.com, Elle.com, Mentalfloss.com, Ranker.com, Health.clevelandclinic.org, Mirror.co.uk, Self.com, Omorovicza.com, Allure.com

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• GEL Fingers • GEL Toes • REN Express Facial • Half Leg and Underarm Wax • Perfect Bikini Line (hot wax) • Full Body Scrub • Eyebrow Shape & Lash Tint • Pretty New Feet (Callus Peel) • Full Body XEN Tan

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YOUR BEAUTY QUESTIONS SOLVED

...by Sue Adams and the team at Image

WHY ARE MY LASHES SO SPARSE? I HAVE NEVER HAD EYELASH EXTENSIONS Sparse lashes can be caused by many factorsincluding your genes. Some mascaras can be damaging, especially waterproof types, so it’s worth investing in a mineral-based mascara. If you subconsciously pick at your lashes or mascara, or if you rub aggressively when removing eye make-up, this can be detrimental to the condition. Also age is a key factor, as from around 40, our hair starts getting finer. We recommend a treatment/primer to go on before your mascara with powerful ingredients such as peptides, biotin, vitamin B5 and vitamin E. Applied directly everyday it will maks a massive difference to the condition and definitely make them less sparse.

Top tip: Buy a growth serum they really do work!

I GET REALLY CONFUSED WITH WHAT ORDER I SHOULD APPLY MY PRODUCTS Once you get yourself into a routine it becomes a lot easier! Cleansing the skin comes first which removes any impurities, makeup etc. Next is the toner which closes the pores. You would then use your serum as they have very small particles, which diffuse into deeper layers of

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the skin! Next would be your moisturiser. You should always use your SPF after your moisturiser as this is your skin’s ‘barrier’ from harmful rays and is so important! If you were then continuing to apply makeup, it would be primer first, then your foundation or BB cream to finish...

WHAT IS A LASH LIFT? I AM WORRIED IT WILL RUIN MY NATURAL LASHES Lash lifting enhance natural lashes instead of adding to them!

It is a form of natural ‘perming’.

The lashes are lifted up, the solution is applied, as well as a tint. This then gives a natural look of longer, darker, curly lashes that can last from 4-8 weeks! The products used are safe to use and conditioner is applied afterward so your lashes are soft and hydrated!

I CANNOT GET RID OF MY DRY LIPS...

Dry lips can be a challenging concern for many! We would definitely recommend a good lip balm or butter with hydrating ingredients such as vitamins a or e, shea butter, coconut oil. You can also make a really simple hydrating lip scrub at home which would also help to moisten the lips! Simply mix 1 teaspoon of honey with 2 teaspoons of sugar, that's it! Put a little on your lips and rub together. You may also be making your dry lips worse without realising! Licking or biting your lips only makes them more dry and sore, also products such as petroleum jelly are only barriers for the lips, so this doesn’t actually hydrate them which is a very common mistake to make! n

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WELLBEING BEAUTY

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POSITIVE MINDSET

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Katrina Love on the power of making choices

More than beautiful

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O HERE WE are again... Summertime.

Once we have stopped cheering that the sun has come out, the next thought is that there will be a wardrobe change needed... hooray! Out come the shorts, light summer dresses and the BEACH WEAR... Suddenly there is a chill back in the air...

Are you ‘beach body’/ summer ready?

The memory of THAT and similar adverts send a shiver down the spine of many of us... the use of shame and humiliation used to make us buy products is now normalised and familiar. This form of marketing is based on a very deep belief that we all have, at sometime throughout our life felt that we are NOT ENOUGH, and the advertisers helpfully provide us with an immaculate

comparison in case we were in any doubt of this.

We are taught to feel good about our bodies based on their appearance rather than how it feels and what it can do.

The Body Image Movement founder, Tanya Brumfitt quotes “My body is not an ornament, it is a vehicle to my dreams”. I love this and think we need to bear this in mind whilst facing the negative barrage of body shaming fired at us through the media.

Certain companies like Boots, are now moving away and challenging this kind of marketing with their fabulous new advert which depicts two friends at the airport, looking at a model in an advertisement that is ‘summer ready’, shaking their heads in disbelief as the song plays “ leave it out, nobody looks like that, it’s just a load of chat...”

In case you are still left in any doubt, you DO NOT need to look a certain way or be anything other than your extraordinary self, to be ready for summer or any other amazing adventure that awaits you. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder we are told... but we are so much more than an aspired beauty. We are funny, intelligent, kind and totally individual. We are more than enough and so, so much more than just beautiful...

The new Boots summer ad champions body positivity

Katrina offers 1:1 Skype and telephone counselling sessions as an alternative to group sessions. Contact Katrina for more information: Katrina Love BSc (Hons), MUKCP, MBACP t: 07747 345 384 www.katrinalove.co.uk

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BEAUTY

THE NIROSHINI RITUAL At Niroshini Cosmetic Acupuncture, Melissa Day provides the ultimate ‘non-surgical’ facelift – a completely natural alternative to Botox and cosmetic surgery.

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T’S A TREATMENT that has been featured on TV’s Ten Years Younger and is much favoured as a natural beauty alternative by many preparing for red carpet events. It is a completely natural alternative to Botox and cosmetic surgery. The ‘Niroshini Cosmetic Acupuncture Ritual’ is safe, efficient and effective.

Melissa also treats a range of health and skin requirements including sagging skin, fine lines, wrinkles, muscle tone, acne and other skin concerns and conditions.

She believes that every client is unique so all her treatments are completely bespoke and tailor-made for the individual. The advantage of acupuncture is that it’s completely natural – there are no pills or potions, nothing is injected and there is no scarring or recovery time as it’s a very gentle process.

It’s well known that these treatments are also restful and rejuvenating, so be prepared to float out of any treatment at Niroshini Cosmetic Acupuncture, feeling more than a little blissful.

beforehand to assess health requirements and desired results. The treatment is completely tailored to each individual.

THE BENEFITS

Melissa advises that it is vital that you drink plenty of fluids over the next 72 hours to support your system as the treatment has a detoxifying effect on the body. Hot water and lemon drinks first thing in the morning will be excellent for helping to support and cleanse the liver. Adding fresh ginger will be a bonus, assisting the reduction of inflammation and promoting healthier digestion. n

The Niroshini Ritual not only focuses on cosmetic concerns but also overall health and wellbeing. The Niroshini Method that Melissa has developed focuses on musculoskeletal issues as well as regulating the immune system and internal organ function.

To ensure each session is bespoke, a detailed Niroshini Treatment Plan Development session is held

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THE EXPERIENCE

Despite having needles put into my face this was surprisingly an incredibly relaxing and calming experience. Some areas of the face are slightly more tender than others, but I felt completely at ease with the idea of needles being put in, thanks to Melissa, and later I think I actually nodded off!

Aesthetically, I was concerned about my sagging jaw line, and the plan development session exposed some concern on digestion and kidneys, so Melissa focused the treatment towards helping these areas.

There was definite improvement to my jaw silhouette afterwards, and in general my skin had a youthful glow for a few days. To be able to keep hold of the effects, I will definitely be considering more sessions.

AFTERCARE

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The retreat venues are at awardwinning Belle Grove and Butley Priory. The next retreat will be in the autumn at Butley Priory from 28th – 31st October.

The Parlour at Belle Grove

Retreat to the Suffolk Countryside The all-women retreats focus on enabling personal empowerment and balanced wellbeing. With tailormade treatments and time for each group of 5-7 women to bond. The retreat offers a chance to focus on developing that deep core within each of us; that intuitive and “knowing” place and encourages the sharing of knowledge and personal development.

Niroshini treatments reference ancient spiritual healing practices from Sri Lanka, India, Peru and Ecuador! Holistic treatments are offered so you’ll discover glorious ways to indulge yourself on all levels, with your body, mind and spirit reaping the benefits.

Each retreat includes: Niroshini Cosmetic Acupuncture Ritual and a pre-consultation ● Saatvic cuisine from In-house chef, nutritionist Katy Cox ● Crystal healing session ● Two Qi Gong classes ● Three group healing sessions ● Live music ● Animal communication group session OR art workshop inspired by nature ● Tree ceremony ● Luxury gift bag ●

Melissa Day

Alex Wilson

At each retreat, different, international musicians will be performing. At the upcoming autumn retreat, special guest Alex Wilson, Latin Jazz and Salsa pianist and composer, will be performing Touring Tapestry as well as joining guests for their evening meal, for an opportunity to ask him questions about his world tour, albums and more.

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Set of 4 beaded coasters £33 amara.com Pistachio double bedlinen set from £67.50 (sale) Glasswells

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Lemons pitcher £52.50 (sale) Glasswells

homestuff Octopus serving bowl £69.99 Whale platter £89.99 Starfish serving bowl £69.99 Glasswells

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Java Mango salad bowl £27.99 (sale) Salad servers £13.99 (sale) Glasswells

Glass vase £25 Zeebra Chic

Golden flamingo cushion £30.99 (sale) Glasswells

Metallic bee cushion £28.99 (sale) Glasswells

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Leaf plate £19.95 Zeebra Chic

Dish £22 Fruit £9.95 Zeebra Chic

Tradescantia in pot with stand £17.50 M&S

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2019 HOME TRENDS RETRO FLOORING DESIGNS

Over here at Deben Carpets and Flooring we have seen an upsurge in retro style flooring, especially now were a design partner with Harvey Maria – a fabulous collection of luxury vinyl tile designs.

Creating a unique and bold floor in your home isn’t a new thing, it’s been like this since the Victoria era with Art Deco and traditional floor tiles and panels creating that wow factor. It’s a great way to section off an area, introduce boarders and go all a bit retro-chic!

No matter if your interiors are traditional or modern in styling, it’s easy to find flooring now that will match brilliantly with your colour schemes and decor. Bring the 50’s, 60’s, 70’s and 80’s back to life to add plenty of character and charm to your interiors.

If you’d like to bring in some of this nostalgicdesign or see some of our recent installations then please get in touch with our team at Deben Carpets & Flooring See @debencarpets on Instagram p73 for stockist’s and Facebook or give us a call details on 01473 616097

SHOWER BENCHES

Walk in, take a seat and enjoy showering in comfort.

More and more of us are asking for a seat in the shower. It makes life so much more convenient and ladies can use a shower bench to help with shaving those legs, cutting out the slippery balancing act! A bench is also added space for storage for soap and shampoo bottles and other miscellaneous shower items... not to mention the obvious benefit to anyone with an injury or mobility issues. Whatever the reason may be, a shower bench can enhance the look and functionality of a shower. l For more advice on walk-in showers and benches please visit the Ipswich Bathroom and Tile Centre.

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ver the last few years grey has become the new black when it comes to carpet colour.

Not only is it stylish, it’s a safe choice for most people. But what about those people who wish to reflect their personality through their carpet? They may be more Little Red Corvette than Fade to Grey. These lovers of colour should fear not; carpet companies are producing bold and beautiful designs out there!

Carnaby Street by Brockway Carpets

Starting downstairs in the lounge is Brockway Carpets’ aptly named Carnaby Street. Just like the area of London it's named after it takes its inspiration – in its red, white and blue striped design – from the music and fashion of punk and the mod scene. Ideally, stripes work well in hallways and stairs, to lead the eye through the home. However, just like the music that inspires it, constraint and conservatism have no part to play so it can go where ever you want it to go.

In the kitchen, life has thankfully moved on from the moribund to the marvellous with companies like Unnatural Flooring providing bursts of colour with their synthetic vinyl weave rugs.

Think 80s day glow statements neatly bordered in a variety of edgings, plus, they are waterproof so can withstand anything a family or a party can throw at it.

Moving upstairs, Crucial Trading is creating audacious designs with their Audrey collection. Their bold, crisp designs manage to be contemporary while embodying an art deco ethic reminiscent of the roaring 20s. In this setting, furniture tends to take a supporting role with minimalism, allowing the carpet to come through.

So, there is a life beyond grey and magnolia, and it is as bold and as beautiful as you decide to make it.

Rugs by Unnatural Flooring

Audrey by Crucial Trading

Visit our website www.archwaycarpets.co.uk or call 01394 386684 to arrange your in-home consultation.

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UP THE TABLE! With

the right tableware, any outside space can be turned into the perfect place to entertain.

Zanzibar tea for 2 set £225 Next

Oakham Bar Set: table with ice bucket and 6 stools £1599.99 Sale Price £1199.99 Glasswells

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Double hanging cocoon £599.99 (sale) Glasswells

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Gold top festoon solar string lights £19.50 M&S

See p73 for stockist stockist’s ’s details Eco braided rug made from recycled plastic so works indoors or outdoors.

Available in navy, pewter, sapphire and wasabi. From £144.99 Glasswells

BergHOFF ceramic BBQ £269 M&S

Set of 2 Jaxon dining chairs £144 Next

Durable and washable Pappelina rugs available in many sizes, designs and colourways to order from £33 at Vanil

Melamine sets of 4 side plates £14 Cereal bowls £14 Salad bowl £9.50 16 piece Allegro cutlery set £8 M&S

Charbroil 3400S Barbecue £503.99 Glasswells

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NEW LOOK FOR PUMP STREET

Orford’s award-winning Pump Street Bakery that was founded in 2010 by father and daughter duo Chris and Joanna Brennan, has undergone a full refurbishment.

The new interior space maintains a café with a seated area where customers can sit and enjoy a new simplified breakfast menu and seasonal sandwiches, there is also a larger offering of outdoor seating for customers wanting to take their coffee and pastries outside and a takeaway service on offer.

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AL FESTO BEER & MUSIC FESTIVAL

The fifth Al Festo festival to take place at the The Sun Inn, Dedham over the weekend 13-14th July. This free, family-friendly festival will feature an exciting programme of live music from British and American performers playing Americana and folk music. As well as music there’ll be craft beer and cider, games and delicious food.

Food will be served from the pub’s bar and restaurant menu on the terrace or inside the pub on menu on both days, while on an outdoor barbecue will serve Head Chef, Jack Levine’s specially created Beef Burgers, Chickpea Burgers and Lamb Koftas. Ice cream, strawberries and cream as well as various other bar snacks will be available throughout the day.

Full details and line up are available here: www.thesuninndedham.com/alfesto/

TUDDENHAM MILL RETAINS 3 ROSETTES Following a recent AA inspection, Tuddenham Mill, the restaurant and boutique hotel between Bury St Edmunds and Newmarket, has again been awarded a coveted three AA Rosettes for Culinary Excellence and retained its Four Stars at Silver level.

Three stars are awarded to: “Outstanding restaurants that achieve standards that demand national recognition well beyond their local area. The cooking will be underpinned by the selection and sympathetic treatment of the highest quality ingredients. Also the timing, seasoning and the judgment of flavour combinations will be consistently excellent.” www.tuddenhamill.co.uk

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The Sun Inn at Dedham The

Vanilla Reader Review

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HE SUN INN at Dedham glows with a happy history of impressing guests since the 1500s. This gorgeous old coaching inn, opposite the imposing St Mary’s church, in the picturesque village, is at the very heart of Constable Country.

For centuries, weary travellers will have rested their bones and

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enjoyed fine hospitality here, and today’s visitors find it just as welcoming and relaxing.

The lovely dining rooms are open and oak-beamed, with beautiful deep blue walls, and velvety red banquettes for bigger groups, while there are plenty of intimate tables for two.

From the start the smiling staff are attentive but unobtrusive, bringing to the table bottles of icy filtered water and a dish of freshly-baked rustic bread and rosemary focaccia, accompanied by a lush pool of green olive oil and an inky black olive tapenade for dipping.

Choosing what comes next is the tricky part. There are Mersea oysters (and Champagne of

course), cured meats or olives as appetisers, and a long starter menu including courgette and lovage soup with crème fraiche, baby beetroot terrine with feta, walnuts and sherry vinegar. The salt cod brandade was light as a cloud, deep with flavours, accompanied by a tiny fried quail’s egg, chives and slowroasted tomatoes. The chicken livers were served with a fennel crisp bread, the saltiness of anchovy combining perfectly with piquant radish and fresh green broad beans.

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Hake fillet

beans, potatoes and parmesan and paccheri pasta with squid, tomato, black olives and parsley.

The substantial mains include a succulent steak selection aged 42-55 days. The skirt was tender and full of flavours, served with cute cubetti potatoes, tangy sweet and sour aubergine, pine nuts and a clever chilli ketchup. The perfectly-cooked and seasoned duck breast was accompanied by a long crispy leg pastille, sweet baby beetroots, orange and cardoman. The hake fillet was with grilled octopus, an indulgent saffron aioli, confit potato, capers, parsley and red onion.

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or mango posset with rum, mint and lime granita. The chocolate ganache was deep and dark, rolled in pistachio with raspberry puree. The super summery strawberry meringue was a pile of soft and sticky fruit above a mound of cool cream on the crisp white meringue.

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HE FOOD here is modern and expertly executed, rich in wonderful local produce and seasonal flavour. Ahead of the trend, they’ve been offering a vegan menu here for many years.

The Sun Inn is the sort of place to linger. The ancient bar area and the oak panelled lounge, with huge old fireplaces, are both relaxing and laidback, with

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quirky mixes of vintage furniture, plush sofas and piles of cushions, candles in old bottles, and eclectic modern art.

With a beautiful walled garden with boules pit and white wooden furniture, a little courtyard terrace through the coaching entranceway, the Sun Inn is the perfect place for a delightful and memorable visit this summer, and if you are feeling energised there are walks, boat and bicycle hire on hand to really enjoy this very beautiful part of our region.

REVIEW: LOUISE CULLEN

The Sun Inn, High St, Dedham, Colchester CO7 6DF 01206 323351 www.thesuninndedham.com

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DRINK

Summer Cocktails What better drink time to enjoy a cocktail while the sun is shining. Here are some fabulous new cocktail recipes from Daniel Webb at Aurora to get you in the mood!

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ar Manager, Daniel Webb has created a new and improved cocktail menu at Aurora Bars & Restaurants. He has taken the old menu, stripped it back to the classics, as well as adding the ‘Bartender’s Choice’.

He has created a simplistic, yet versatile menu using a large range of ODK products to allow guests to have more freedom of choice and flavour.

Banoffee Martini 25ml Absolut Vodka 25ml Butterscotch liqueur 50ml Banana ODK Shake all three ingredients with ice in tin cocktail shaker, double strain into chilled martini glass, garnish with banana chip.

Yuzu & Wildberry Smash 35ml Yuzu ODK 35ml Wild Berry ODK 35ml Bloom Gin

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Shake equal ammounts of fruit

purees with the Bloom Gin. Single strain into low ball filled with crushed ice, garnish with straw and raspberries.

Electric Lemonade 25ml Malibu 25ml Blue Curacao 25ml Lemon juice Soda to top Take Malibu, Blue Curacao, lemon juice and shake. Single strain into tall glass filled with cubed ice, top with soda, garnish with straw and lemon slice.

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35ml Lemoncello 50ml Watermelon ODK 25ml Yuzu ODK Soda top

ODK produce the finest quality purees, syrups and mixers – developed by bartenders for bartenders. All of the ODK purees are Gluten Free using the best Italian ingredients and come in a range of 21 fruit flavours.

Shake lemoncello, watermelon and yuzu, single strain into tall glass filled with crushed ice and top with soda, garnish with straw and lemon slice.

ODK FRUIT PUREES

Yuzu & Wildberry Smash

She’s My 35ml Cherry Marnier 15ml Cherry ODK 1 fresh egg white 25ml lemon juice Shake all ingredients vigorously, pour into low ball glass filled with crushed ice, garnish with straw and cherry or twist of lemon peel.

Electric Lemonade

★ AURORA COCKTAIL OFFERS This Summer Aurora are offering 2-4-1 cocktails all day, Monday-Thursday!

They are also offering 2-4-£10 cocktails at the following times: Fridays 12pm-9pm Saturdays 3pm - 5pm Sundays 1pm-5pm & 9pm - close T&Cs: To qualify for offer, drinks must be on cocktail menu marked with *. 2-4-£10 must be 2 of the same cocktails

Banoffee Martini

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There is no need to decant the purees into squeezy bottles either as they already come in one. There is no defrosting or freezing necessary and, with three types of seal on the lid, it will last you a minimum of two months once opened, meaning almost no wastage. Unopened they’ll last you a year!

Watermelon Bad Boy

She’s My

You can buy ODK purees online for £7.99 per bottle at www.drinkstuff.com

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OFFER FOOD

ESCAPE OUTDOORS with The Swan at Southwold... from £340

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ake the most of the summer with an adventure-packed getaway at The Swan Southwold.

Choose from a range of exciting outdoor activities including kite surfing, canoeing, kayaking and paddle boarding.

Fancy something a little more relaxing? Why not enjoy a private yoga session on the beach. Top off your stay with £35 per adult to spend in The Still Room restaurant where you can enjoy a deliciously different dining experience.

Once booked, the team of Butlers will contact you to arrange your preferred activity. Choose from stand-up paddle boarding, a private yoga session, kayaking and canoeing, a guided jog or a relaxing massage. Kite surfing lessons are also available for additional charge of £55 per adult.

ESCAPE OUTDOORS OFFER ROOM RATES:

Excellent £340 Fabulous £400 Outstanding £470 Family Quarters £760 The Swan, Market Place, Southwold, Suffolk IP18 6EG T: 01502 722186 To book and for details of other offers at The Swan visit www.theswansouthwold.co.uk

T&CS: Offer is available until 1st December 2019. All actives must be booked before you arrive, and bookings must be made at least 7 days prior to arrival. A £100 deposit will be taken at the time of booking to reserve your room. If your reservation is cancelled within 7 days of stay the full cost of your stay will still be payable. £35 spend per adult in The Still Room restaurant includes food only and is non-transferable.

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FOOD

Be Willy Wonka for the day!

Calling all chocolate lovers for Pump Street Chocolate factory tours

P

ump Street Chocolate began when the bakery started to make chocolate for its delicious pastries back in 2012.

The chocolate side of the business quickly grew and in 2017 the factory moved to Bentwaters Parks in Rendlesham. This is where the tours now take place.

The tour begins with an explanation about the background of the business and the huge difference in quality between high street chocolate brands and bean-to-bar makers like Pump Street and the way they work with the very best single estates and cooperatives.

The grower’s ferment and dry the beans at the origin in its natural environment, rather than using warehouses like the big corporations.

Pump Street buy a year’s supply of beans from the growers and are able to tell exactly where each batch of finished chocolate has been grown. The number on the top of the packets relates directly to a farm and you can read about each of the growers on the website.

The tour then takes you through the chocolate making process, starting in the room where the cocoa beans are checked for quality. You can see the beans being placed on large trays and July/August 2019 Vanilla

Roasted cocoa beans

The tempering equipment

double roasted, and even try a cocoa bean after roasting.

The shells are then taken off and the beans are broken down into nibs. They are then put into machines to grind down into a paste – this takes around 24 hours.

At this point a small amount of cocoa butter is added to make the smooth, glossy finish.

Poured out into blocks, the flavour is allowed to develop until its ready to be tempered. The chocolate will be melted down again and this is when other flavours will be added, including breads and pastries from the bakery. Pump Street is unique in creating bread flavoured bars – Sourdough and Sea Salt, Rye Crumb, Brown Bread, Panettone, Hot Cross Bun and Eccles.

The chocolate is then moulded into bars. Once set they are packaged up and ready to head out to the shops. At this point in the tour you will be able to test the wide variety of flavours!

Discover the diversity of flavours created from different countries and changes in the percentage of cocoa used. Yum! You can visit the Pump Street Chocolate factory on selected Fridays throughout the year.

Tours run at 10am, 12pm and

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The number on the top of the packets relates directly to a farm and you can read about each of the growers on the website.

2pm and cost £25. This includes a voucher for coffee and a free bar of your choice.

Current dates for this year are: 26th July, 16th August, 27th September and 4th October.

Find out more information on the Pump Street website: pumpstreetchocolate.com

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Brass on the Grass - Ipswich Hospital Band

Ipswich Music Day

EVENTS UNTIL 7 SEPTEMBER

Elmer’s Big Parade From June to September 2019, Ipswich plays host to an even bigger and better art trail than when the pigs went wild…

The ‘Elmer’s Big Parade Suffolk’ art trail – to raise funds for Ipswich’s St Elizabeth Hospice – features 55 individually designed elephants, based on the much-loved children’s character, Elmer the Patchwork Elephant.

Either pick up a copy of the Parade Map and or download the app. Details of where to get maps and how to download the app are available on the Elmer's website www.elmersbigparade suffolk.co.uk

SUNDAY 7 JULY

Ipswich Music Day Now in its 29th year, Music Day is largest free one-day music festival in the UK, and this familyfriendly festival is suitable

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for everybody!

The event hosts six stages featuring a selection of the brightest local unsigned artists found in East Anglia, spanning every genre of music.

Parking is available on site for £5 per car via Park Road. Please feel free to bring your own food and drink to the event.

Alcohol is permitted but is restricted to reasonable amount for personal consumption.

Christchurch Park 12-8pm, FREE Public car parking via Westerfield Road entrance, for a fee of £5

SUNDAY 28 JULY

Suffolk Dog Day This event is a fun, family day out to celebrate our canine friends and raise funds for the Suffolk Foundation. Packed full of attractions for dogs and their owners alike, it has been described as ‘one of Suffolk’s biggest days out’.

Adult £10/Child £5/ Family £25. Helmingham Hall

Brass on the Grass Sunday concerts The Brass on the Grass concerts have become a regular feature of summer Sundays in the Christchurch Park and the Friends are delighted to be putting them on again this year. Concerts take place at the arts and crafts shelter in the Upper Arboretum in Christchurch Park, close to the Henley Road entrance.

SUNDAY 21 JULY

The Essex Police Band Sponsor Woodcock and Son SUNDAY 28 JULY

Martlesham Brass Sponsored by a generous friend of the park SUNDAY 4 AUGUST

The Ipswich Hospital Band Sponsor Gotelee Solicitors LLP Sunday 11 August Woodbridge Excelsior Band Sponsor Woodbridge Antiques Centre

All concerts are free and start at 2.30pm and end at 4.30pm.

SUNDAY 28 JULY

The Snape Maltings Vintage & Makers Market Vintage traders and craftspeople, selling vintage furniture, fashion, homewares and ceramics, upcycled pieces, artworks and fabrics. 10am-4pm 17 & 18 AUGUST

Ipswich Maritime Festival The Maritime Ipswich Festival runs from Saturday 17th until Sunday 18th August 2019 on the Ipswich Waterfront. Based on a theme, the event will again include visits by a number of historic vessels, a funfair, as well as Street & Food Markets.

There's a whole weekend of live entertainment, plus performers displaying their amazing skills, historical reenactments, and a fireworks display to dazzle you on the Saturday night.

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The Lady in the Van

One Man, Two Guvnors

THEATRE

5-28 SEPTEMBER

New Wolsey Theatre Ipswich highlights 24 - 27 JULY

The Lady In The Van Presented by Gallery Players

First a book, a play and then a film, The Lady in the Van tells the true story of Alan Bennett's strained friendship with Miss Mary Shepherd, an eccentric homeless woman whom Bennett befriended in 1974 before allowing her ‘temporarily’ to park her Bedford van in the driveway of his Camden home. For Alan Bennett charity truly began at home but little did he know that she would remain there for fifteen years. The story is funny, poignant and life affirming.

This is an amateur production presented as part of the New Wolsey’s annual Open Season.

7.30pm Matinee 3pm (Sunday 12pm & 4pm) £10-£27 July/August 2019 Vanilla

One Man, Two Guvnors Set in the colourful underworld of Brighton in the swinging sixties.

Richard Bean’s farce mixes all the elements of classic comedy into a fizzing cocktail of fun. Mistaken identity, cross-dressing, physical knockabout, slapstick, mad gags and outrageous puns are shaken and stirred as Francis Henshall, cast out of his skiffle band, finds the best route to satisfy his considerable appetites for food, sex and money, to become One Man serving Two Guvnors.

This joyous updating of Goldoni’s classic Italian comedy, The Servant of Two Masters, has quickly established itself as one of the great British comedies of the 21st Century.

7.45pm, Matinee 2.30pm £10-£28 For more information or to book go to wolseytheatre.co.uk or call 01473 295900

Theatre in the Forest

A Bunch of Amateurs

Red Rose Chain

Theatre on the Coast

31 JULY - 25 AUGUST

10-20 JULY

Romeo & Juliet

The Montague Mods are revving up their mopeds, the Capulets are rocking their leather biker jackets – bitter rivals from different worlds and that’s the way its always been.

But there’s one thing they hadn’t counted on…

Romeo and Juliet have never been the kind to obey the rules!

Can these rebels in love ever break free from their families and create a truce between Rockers and Mods? This year’s Theatre in the Forest marks the 20th anniversary so what better way to celebrate than with Shakespeare’s star-cross’d lovers in the woods of Jimmy’s Farm.

2pm & 7.30pm Full Price: £26 Concession: £10 Tickets available now at theatreintheforest.com or by calling the Box Office on 01473 603388.

The End of the Line

By East-Anglian Patrick Marlowe, The End of the Line premiered in 2011 and proved a smash hit.

23 JULY - 3 AUGUST

A Bunch of Amateurs

Written by Ian Hislop (star of BBCTV’s Have I got News for You) and cartoonist Nick Newman.

6 - 17 AUGUST

The Woman Who Cooked Her Husband Debbie Isitt is well known for her hit comedy films Nativity and Confetti.

In this play she paints a hilarious picture of a deserted wife’s revenge on her ex-husband.

20-31 AUGUST

Hobson’s Choice One of the great classics of the British stage.

Matinees £11-£14 Evenings £15-£18 Tickets from the Box Office on 01502 7225728 or www.ticketsource.co.uk

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Latitude Festival

FESTIVALS Easton Farm Park 5-7 JULY

Maverick Celebrating Americana and Roots music from both sides of the Atlantic, this year Maverick Festival, in its 12th year, has a great line-up including Rosie Flores; Chance Mccoy; The Brother Brothers; One Eleven Heavy; Resonant Rogues; I See Hawks In LA and more. Set amongst the picturesque Victorian farm buildings of Easton Farm Park, the weekend hosts performances from over forty different artists across five stages indoors and out; plus expect a selection of food vendors with options ranging from pizza, to duck pancakes, to ice cream and gourmet shakes, washed down with local Suffolk cider and a variety of regional ales.

Day tickets: £25/ £50.

Weekend camping ticket: £110 maverickfestival.co.uk

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Maverick Festival

Henham Park Southwold 19-21 JULY

Latitude

Latitude Festival returns to Henham Park, near Southwold for the biggest offering of music, theatre, dance, film, cabaret and literature.

Latitude 2019 brings another star-studded list of acts to this year’s edition including George Ezra, Stereophonics, Underworld and Lana Del Ray. Day tickets are still available latitudefestival.com 16-18 AUGUST

Folk East

In a world where there are hundreds of festivals, FolkEast prospers by doing something unique and doing it brilliantly.

RnR. Growing in stature every year, East Anglia’s fast-rising FolkEast is back for the eigth time this August,.

Glemham Hall. For more info and to book tickets:

www.folkeast.co.uk

Snape 19-21 JULY

Snape Proms Each August musicians from around the world converge on Snape for a series of outstanding concerts in one of the world’s great concert halls. From big bands and orchestras to folk groups and solo artists, there’s music for everyone at the Snape Proms.

For every Snape Prom, more than 100 Prom tickets are sold at £7.50 for the closest view of the action. There’s always a chance to get tickets for sell-outs, as 20 Prom tickets go on sale at 10am on the morning of every concert at Snape Maltings Concert Hall’s box office.

Highlights of the 2019 programme are the great American singersongwriter Don McLean, Baroque ensemble La Serenissima, saxophonist Jess Gillam and one of the founding fathers of jazzfunk, Pee Wee Ellis.

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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Peter Gwizdala Managing Director, Arlingtons

My East Coast Life who avoided being put on the census in April 1911 as part of the campaign to get women the vote. I enjoy telling customers of Arlingtons’ history and that it was popular with American servicemen during the war. Many customers tell us their parents used to dance here when it was a ballroom from the 1950’s to 1990’s.

Peter Gwizdala is the Managing Director of Arlingtons, a multifaceted café/dining/ venue in Museum Street, Ipswich.

Situated in a Grade II-listed building, it was formerly Ipswich’s museum and has links to Queen Elizabeth I and the Suffragettes. Peter lives in Woodbridge with wife, Alina.

How long have you lived in Suffolk?

We’ve lived here for more than ten years but visited on many occasions prior to that.

What first attracted you to the area?

Big skies, beautiful countryside, clean air and superb pubs. I used to come walking here with a former colleague – some would call it a pub crawl!

Tell us what inspired you to go into the restaurant business.

I was interested in food and drink from an early age. When I joined the army, one of my additional responsibilities was catering for 800 soldiers. Being in a Scottish regiment, you knew when you hadn’t got the food right, but I had a great team, so it didn’t happen often. That’s what we’ve been building at Arlingtons.

The kitchen and front of house

staff are passionate and aim to give the best service and food which is freshly made and locally sourced. We pride ourselves on providing a menu which is 50% vegetarian, 25% vegan and almost 50% gluten free.

Arlingtons is a unique venue – how did you come about acquiring it?

We were looking for a restaurant and when it came on the market jumped at the chance of owning such a beautiful, historic building, where we dined when we first moved to Suffolk.

We’re proud of the role that Arlingtons has played in the town's history and that of the country. From Thomas Seckford in Elizabethan times, to its connection with Charles Darwin and the Suffragettes

What are your other favourite local haunts?

Our go-to place is Aqua Eight for delicious Asian fusion food.

I know I’m biased, but I eat daily at Arlingtons as the food is always fresh, and with a wide selection of dishes, I never get bored. The menu changes every four to six weeks to ensure we have the freshest seasonal ingredients from the market.

If you had £5 left in the whole world, how would you spend it?

I would give it away because, as my Father used to say, there’s always someone worse off than you. n Arlingtons, 13 Museum Street, Ipswich, IP1 1HE T: 01473 230293 www.arlingtons-ipswich.co.uk

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