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Sat 6 Feb RUMOURS OF FLEETWOOD MAC World’s leading Fleetwood Mac tribute show £7 - £23.50 Mon 8 – Sat 13 Feb PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT Jason Donovan stars in smash hit musical £8 - £42.50 Sun 14 Feb PAUL CARRACK Singer from Ace, Squeeze and Mike & The Mechanics £8 - £28.50 Tues 16 Feb ADAM HILLS Aussie stand-up £7 – £21 Wed 17 Feb MILKSHAKE! LIVE Childrens’ TV favourites £7 - £14 Thur 18 – Sat 20 Feb SIBERIAN STATE BALLET Giselle, The Snow Maiden and The Nutcracker £8 - £35 Mon 22 – Wed 24 Feb NEW JERSEY NIGHTS Celebrating the music of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons £8 - £27.50 Thur 25 – Sun 28 Feb CIRQUE BERSERK The finest circus skills and thrilling stunts £8 - £28.50
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LOVE IS IN THE AIR.. TIME TO TALK WEDDINGS There’s plenty of choice for Norfolk Bride-to-Be’s in planning mode. The wedding show season kicks off with the Sprowston Manor Bridal Boutique on Sunday 28th February, followed by Norfolk Brides Wedding Show on 13th March at Wensum Valley Hotel. A Most Curious Wedding Fair, for the style-savvy couple, returns to Norwich on Sunday 20th March at St Andrews Hall in Norwich and promises quirky and creative wedding ideas. On the same day The Stunning Spring Wedding Fair in Norfolk takes place at The Forum.
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The prestigious and increasingly popular Norwich Fashion Week will return to the city from 10th-17th March, promising yet again to put Norwich on the map for fashion and shopping. A schedule of city-wide events and catwalk shows will take place, featuring a selection of styles from Norwich’s best loved independent boutiques and high-street stores. Previews of lines from the region’s hottest upand-coming designers and catwalk shows accompanied by live music form just a handful of what Fashion Week enthusiasts can expect. Visit the website www.norwichfashion.co.uk to find out the very latest on what’s on offer and check out our guide to the six big shows on page 23.
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THE ALLEY IN BRIDEWELL ALLEY Norwich’s newest café/bar The Alley, has opened on Bridewell Alley in The Lanes. Open from 10am to 11pm, it’s a great new café to pick up a morning coffee or to use as a hideaway for a little evening drink. Try it out!
For visitors to Holkham Hall, the magnificent 18th century north Norfolk hall, 2016 will reveal a £4.5m transformation of the former stables and pottery buildings into new and improved visitor facilities. We've been told to expect a new Courtyard Café, a spacious, elegant shop and an attention-grabbing exhibition exploring the origins of farming at the estate. Holkham Hall opens to visitors on 20th March to 31st October.
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Looking for something to do over Easter? Why not take part in the Norwich Business Improvement District (BID) Easter Egg Hunt? From Saturday 19 March to Friday 1 April, a trail of Easter eggs will be hidden in locations around Norwich city centre, displayed on posters, inside businesses or in windows. If you find 10 eggs or more you can claim your free chocolate Easter egg (whilst stocks last) from the Tourist Information Centre in The Forum. To download the trail map, go to norwichbid.co.uk or download the free Discover App.
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Hexagon key folding set £10.06 Thorns DIY
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Join us for our Bridal Boutique where we will have a range of industry experts giving free tips and hints on ways to make your big day a breeze. Not only that, we will have two catwalk shows (just in case you haven’t found that all important dress!) SUNDAY 28THFEBRUARY 2016 11AM – 3PM | FREE ENTRY If you have any questions or would like more information, please contact Claire, our Wedding Coordinator on 01603 254293 or e-mail claire.fowler@marriotthotels.com Sprowston Manor Marriott Hotel & Country Club | Wroxham Road | NR7 8RP Facebook.com/SprowstonManor Facebook.com/
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1. JUST PICKED
Floral arrangements that feature both whatever is in season and whatever is local are gaining traction. Couples are looking for freshly picked blooms. These free-form bouquets and centerpieces often include a mix of big and small blossoms in more than one colour.
2. MISMATCHED BRIDESMAIDS
Gone are the days of mandatory bridesmaids uniforms. Now brides are allowing their ladies to choose their own dresses in colours and styles that flatter their bodies. Plus, many of these outfits end up being worn more than once, which we love! It’s a stunning look.
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3. BRUNCH WEDDINGS
Serve your guests a brunch instead of dinner. Your wedding needn’t be so extravagant if you are on a smaller budget. A waffle bar with delicious toppings will do the trick. Have your ceremony before the sun reaches its peak and then enjoy cocktail hour under the sun or indoors.
4. INTIMATE DINNERS
Couples now want to focus on quality over quantity. With family style dining tables and low lush arrangements, conversation is highlighted and memories made!
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5. A FONDNESS FOR FONTS
There’s such a strong cultural interest in words and graphics that it couldn’t help but spill over into the world of wedding invitations. Using multiple fonts on an all-type invitation adds fresh personality and anything done by hand is in high demand.
7. PINK FIZZ
6. BLUSH & CREAMS
Rosé wine is fast becoming a mainstay at weddings. Couples are including it in the wine selection at dinner, serving rosé champagne for toasts or offering a variety of rosé cocktails.
Very soft palettes, for instance, a blush wedding gown with creamy flowers, or blush details on the table that are subtle and classic.
8. DESSERTS OTHER THAN CAKE
Who can argue with too much dessert? Couples opting out of cake are replacing it with a variety of sweets and treats.
9. WOODLAND 10. BOHO CHIC Airy outdoor weddings THEMES with bright colours as well
Woodland-themed florals and decor: dense greenery and sticks or wood slices used to give a woodland feel.
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as rustic with soft details, like harvest tables and dreamcatchers. Lots of texture with pops of colour. White features offset with bold florals and colorful accents.
SOMETHING OLD, SOMETHING NEW...
It’s out with the full-skirted bridal dresses and in with the slimmer-fitting, fish tail styles for many Norfolk women heading down the aisle this year. Brides-to-be are also shunning traditional veils in favour of decorative head pieces like fascinators and combs. According to Maggie Palmer, who runs Exquisite Boutique in Hurn Road, Drayton, the style of wedding gown depends on the age and size of her valued customers, all of which receive a personalised service dedicated to finding the perfect dress just to suit them. “Our younger customers seem to be opting for more fitted styles, while our more mature clients always prefer to wear something which covers the arms,” said Maggie, whose shop also sells evening and prom gowns too. “In my experience, a lot of brides, particularly those marrying second time around, do not want veils. They don’t want to pay for something they will only wear once, which is why hiring accessories is popular for those on a tighter budget.” Maggie opened her shop six years ago and 2015 was a bumper year for her bridal business. She said: “I think what makes us different is that we both sell and hire dresses, and take particular care of our older and larger ladies. “We can alter dresses to individual requirements such as widening straps or making a matching bolero to cover arms. We have something to suit all pockets.”
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Silk scarf £22 The Tannery
Cashmere lined gloves £49 The Tannery
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Laptop bag £315 The Tannery
Begin a Trollbead collection! Bracelets from £35 Locks from £20 Beads from £25 Trollbeads Norwich
Scarf by Powder £17.95
Arts Desire Mangotti leather bag £80 Alana’s Boutique
Dents suede gloves £30 Alana’s Boutique 9ct gold pearl pendant £149 pearl studs £155 Simply Pearls
Patent bag £35 Aluna J Boutique
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Flower scarf £49 The Tannery
Flower cuff £52 Abraxas
SUNDAY 6 MARCH
Creed Royal Princess Oud 75ml £210 Jarrold
MOTHER’S DAY LUNCH Enjoy a delicious lunch at Strattons this Mother’s Day with 2 courses for £23 and 3 courses for £29 including tea or coffee and petit fours. Aromatherapy candle set £40 Alana’s Boutique
Booking is essential, please visit strattonshotel.com or call 01760 723845.
A FAMILY PHOTO SESSION Treat you and your Mum to a family photography session and make memories that will last a lifetime. Minime Photography
...and for Delia and city fans! Mother’s Day cards £2.50 Canaries Official Strawberry Thief bag £25 Canaries Official
SEWING & CRAFT CLASSES Make Place run series of courses that will show you how to master a wide range of crafts, such as applique, patchwork and crochet. The classes are friendly, affordable and held in a specially equipped workspace. All necessary fabrics and materials are provided. To book go to makeplacenorwich.co.uk
Delia oven gloves £20 Canaries Official
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Star Party Join us for a night with the stars! Sat 13th February ~ 7pm ‘til late
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Discover the night sky and meet the experts from the Seething Observatory Talks, telescopes and teas all evening. Remember to wrap up warm and leave your torches at home! For more information please visit our website
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FASHION
INDEPENDENT | DESIGNER | LOCAL | HIGH STREET | VINTAGE | NEXT GENERATION Tickets are now on sale for the six main shows to be held during Norwich Fashion Week 2016, which runs between 10 & 17 March.
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NFW is now in its sixth year and the 2016 event is set to be bigger and better than ever. Two new shows have been added to the core line-up, all of which will be housed within the city’s vibrant and contemporary building of OPEN, the new official home for NFW16. Tickets are available from the box office at OPEN on www.openorwich.co.uk or 01603 763111.
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THURSDAY 10 MARCH Open 8PM
Mercedes-Benz of Norwich Retailer’s Show
The Mercedes-Benz of Norwich Retailers Show brings together Norwich’s nationally-recognised retail offering by showcasing current and future trends on the catwalk from local independents
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and high-street retailers. Don’t miss out on this annual show which has become a firm favourite with fashionistas across the city. This event is for those aged 14+
FRIDAY 11 MARCH
The Dipple and Conway Hair Show 8PM
This is a brand new, cuttingedge show added to the line-up of Norwich Fashion Week for 2016. It highlights the wealth of hairdressing talent in the city, and the impact these stylists, colour technicians and barbers have on finishing the overall fashion look with their inspiring hair designs. The stylists involved will demonstrate how the hair and fashion industries work in harmony by each showcasing five models on the catwalk, all to a live DJ set by the highly respected Tropico collective. The sets will include: Cut and Colour, Barbering, Avante Garde and Bridal. Tickets £10
The Dipple and Conway Hair Show
The Designers Show
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FASHION FASHION It’s perfect for those who are on the lookout for the next big thing in fashion or who are looking to be wowed by home-grown talent.
A ‘MUST’ FOR VINTAGE-LOVERS!
This event is for those aged 14+
WEDNESDAY 16 MARCH Design & Enterprise event ALL DAY
The all-day event, which will continue into the evening at Norwich University of the Arts, has been organised to help support up-and-coming talent in the city and to inspire them to take their designs to the next level.
SUNDAY 13 MARCH The Vintage Show sponsored by Zaks 8PM
The Vintage Show, sponsored by Zaks Authentic American Diners, is always an extremely popular event in the NFW calendar and this year’s show focuses on the theme of ‘Spring’. With the city famed for its vintage scene, the show captures the essence of Norwich’s vintage boutiques and styling, with fashion from the 1930s through to the 1980s all featuring on the catwalk. Tickets £10 This event is for those aged 14+
TUESDAY 15 MARCH The Designers Show Sponsored by Canaries Official and the Hippodrome Great Yarmouth © ANDI SAPEY / KERRY CURL
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The Designer’s Show, sponsored by Canaries Official and The Hippodrome Great Yarmouth, is a creative, circus themed spectacular designed to promote the very best of Norwich’s designers, tailors, milliners and stylists.
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More information can be found at norwichfashion.co.uk
THURSDAY 17 MARCH
Fashion Excess sponsored by Dr. Martens 9PM
The Fashion Excess Show, sponsored by Dr. Martens, is a quirky fashion show designed to inspire those who love mixing up their style. It fuses the latest fashion from Norwich’s independents, local designers and the high street to live music from up and coming local bands. This event is for those aged 18+
Palm & Sole, Wake Up Little Susie, The Library Restaurant, Laura Dossett and White & Rose invite you to...
A Night In The Boudoir
FRIDAY 11 MARCH 6-10PM
To coincide with the glamour of Norwich Fashion week, we are holding a vintage pyjama and pamper party at The Library Restaurant. Amidst the beautiful boudoir surroundings Susie Pritchard of Wake Up Little Susie! will have rails of sumptuous vintage nightwear & lingerie for you to browse, try on in our special fitting area and perhaps buy. From PJs to baby dolls, kimonos to petticoats plus housecoats and pyjamas for men, there will be something for everyone! Complement your nightwear with gorgeous natural aromatic skincare created and handblended by Palm and Sole’s Kathy Webb. For the full pamper experience, Laura Dossett will be on hand to demonstrate and create perfect vintage style make-up or get your hair done, vintage style, by stylist Naomi Edwards of White and Rose. Tickets £10 includes cocktail + nibbles
The first ten guests to reserve a ticket will receive a fabulous goody bag and a free hand massage on the evening. To reserve your ticket email info@palm-and-sole.com
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SPRING FASHION Exciting new trends are coming along to Jarrolds for 2016. This season has to be one of the most colourful and feminine collections we’ve seen for a long time. It will take us out of the dull days of winter with a soft cosmetic palette of soft greys, warm mink, gentle pink and cream. Simple layering in luxe fabrics with loose crop trousers contrasts with our ‘New Nautical’ collection. Rich navy is enhanced with strong lemon, red and turquoise with lots of bold stripes, and stretch jeans for comfort with style.
Alongside the jeans there are denim skirts and jackets, jersey maxi skirts, and lace trimmed tops which take you into early holiday mode. Whatever the weather brings this season, our fashion floor is guaranteed to provide the perfect wardrobe for every woman - no matter what shape or age. The soft lines and contrasting shapes of these new ranges will appeal to all and work well for casual, holiday or special occasion.
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Haoduoyi floral top (size small) £55 RRP £125
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Maison Scotch Jeans £114.95 Oui T-shirt £35 Love my soul bag £169
Monsoon silk dress £30
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Cable cardi £65
Hobbs trenchcoat £70
Designer eyewear at Cecil Amey
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Alana’s Boutique Stylishly affordable luxury for ladies Specialist Broker for new and quality pre-owned luxury designer & high-end high street womenswear & accessories
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An independent boutique stocking handpicked designer looks from Henri Lloyd, Vesper, Hatley, Lamb1887, Not Your Daughters Jeans and many more.
Featuring Almost Famous, Chanel, Cocobella, Louis Vuitton, Moschino, YAS, Yumi, and Joules amongst others. OPEN DAILY BY APPOINTMENT
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Top £45 Label Lab Trousers £79 Linea bag £135 Biba all at House of Fraser, intu Chapelfield
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Adidas wind jacket £52
Phase Eight hooded poncho £79
Calvin Klein quilted bag £160 Party knit £35 Canaries Official
Mint Velvet brodrais blouse £69 Jarrold
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Salsa denim dress £90 House of Fraser, intu Chapelfield
Dress £79 Linea Weekend at House of Fraser, intu Chapelfield
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Have you visited
yet? The Style Show aims to influence women’s confidence and self esteem by helping them to feel good about the way they look. The Style Show holds shows around East Anglia to inform women about the colours, shape and style which suit them best, and how to create illusions when they dress.
Come along to the Norwich Fashion Week event on Tuesday 15th March 2016 at 7pm at the Lancaster Suite, Holiday Inn Norwich North, Cromer Road, Norwich, NR6 6JA for a unique, fun and interesting show, plus a great girls’ night out! Enjoy a Fashion Show with a difference, with demonstrations, presentations and a great range of clothing & accessories you are unlikely to find elsewhere. Try and buy with the expert style advice team! Beauty, skin care and hair and underwear specialists, such as No 42 Hairdressing and Spruce House, will also be available for consultation.
Take away information to last a lifetime plus lots of gorgeous goodies! Every person attending will receive a personal Styling & Shopping consultation voucher normally worth £90, so bring your diary! Early bird tickets are available until 29th February at www.styleshow.co.uk All ticket proceeds will go to the ‘the nook appeal’, raising funds for a new children’s hospice. For more information call 07487 796853 or email enquiries@styleshow.co.uk
RADLEY’S S A L H O U S E COFFEE SHOP & VILLAGE STORE ALL THE BASICS PLUS A WIDE RANGE OF WONDERFUL LOCAL PRODUCE, SPECIALITY TEAS, GRADE ONE ARTISAN COFFEE, CAKES & MUCH, MUCH MORE AT THIS ETHICAL VILLAGE STORE & POST OFFICE.
F I N D U S AT. . . 82B LOWER STREET SALHOUSE NR13 6AD Monday to Friday 8 - 5.30 Saturday 9 - 5.30 & Sunday 9 - 4.00 www.radleys.co
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February 2016 Events Saturday 13th Uptown Motown & Soul Tribute Night £27.50 All the hits from this giant era are performed by Out of Office Productions entertainers. Our Blues Brother and Soul Sister ‘will get you out of your seat and on your feet’. Featuring all the hits from Aretha Franklin and James Brown through to Diana Ross and Lionel Richie plus throwing a mix of the best feel good songs ever written. 3 course dinner and Disco Friday 19th Rob’s Monster Hits just £19.95 per person Our first ‘Dine and Disco’ with Rob Chandler. A well-known voice around here especially first thing in the morning on Radio Norwich. Rob will make sure you get up and dance to the best hits from the 60’s to the top downloads of today.
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Saturday 27th Live from The Lancaster Ballroom We Present - Ballroom Nights £39.95 per person In association with Miller Dance Studios and hosted by Lynn & Richard Miller. Demonstrations, fun and show performed by British, European & world Latin and Ballroom champions including the strictly incredible Luke Miller and Laura Robinson. Round off the evening of dancing with our resident Disco. Includes 3 course dinner. VIP tickets – include private bubbly and canape reception and meet the stars of the night, priority seating close to the front and table drinks service.
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Saturday 19th March Live from The Lancaster Ballroom We Present - The Ladybirds International Drag Spectacular £27.00 per person This Fabulous Evening will bring you Live Song Dance Comedy & so much more! Thousands of Sequins Millions of Rhinestones! The Boys #GIRLS have travelled the World performing this amazing NonStop, Cabaret extravaganza! It’s a Night you can’t miss! Plus singer and Disco. GIRLS JUST WANNA HAVE FUN SO LETS HEAR IT FOR THE BOYS! 3 course dinner and dancing until 1am
£59.95 per person
Includes a 2 course dinner
For our complete 2016 events guide and to book call the events team on 01603 410544 or email events@hinorwich.com | www.hinorwich.com Holiday Inn Norwich North
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ARTS DESIRE Discover the crafty way to having some creative fun
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F YOU ARE at all crafty, finding your “Arts Desire” nestled in the heart of Norwich’s golden triangle will be a piece of cake! That is just what you can tuck into with a cup of tea or baristastyle coffee while you have a go at making your own crafts with the help of the owner Kay Spalding and her team of local designers, artists and jewellery-makers. Kay has taken over the old cobbler’s shop at 81 Park Lane and transformed it into a haven for craft lovers offering handmade
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gifts for sale, café, workshops and specially-themed crafting parties for both children and adults. Prior to opening 18 months ago, Kay ran Arts Desire as a shop in St Benedict’s Street, in the city centre. “When the Park Lane premises came up for sale it was too good an opportunity to miss as it offered us more space to do our very popular crafting events,” she said. Kay organises a variety of creative workshops including felting, sewing, hat and jewellery making. Time slots are much sought after for the children’s crafting, birthday parties where youngsters aged
between six and 13, in groups of at least six can choose to make an owl bag, sock friends or bunting before tucking into an optional celebratory buffet. Similar events are also organised for Hen parties where a group can make personalised bunting to mark the occasion of a wedding and then use to decorate at the reception venue. “Our party packages are really popular and we are flexible in what we can offer,” said Kay. “In the future we are planning to use our courtyard area as a farm shop selling fresh goods such as bread, cheeses and olives.” www.your-artsdesire.co.uk
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SHOPPING Heart disc earrings £9.95 Dragonfly necklace £19.95 Arts Desire
Amrita Singh earrings £22 Alana’s Boutique
Dreamcatcher drop earrings £150 Thomas Sabo, intu Chapelfield
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Links heart studs £160 Jarrold Silver necklace £645 Abraxas
HIDDEN GEMS Earrings £38
Abraxas Silver heart freshwater pearl pendant £38 Simply Pearls
at a jewellers near you! Bridal Sets in 18ct yellow & white gold, and platinum from £860 Tilletts
“Phoenix Cut” Diamond collection. Exclusive to Tilletts in Norfolk price on application Tilletts
Tahitian baroque cultured pearls with diamond set clasp £1985 Albrow & Sons Pearl rings
£70 Trollbeads
Neverending necklace from £105
Trollbeads Love Bridge bracelets from £90 Thomas Sabo, intu Chapelfield. Special discounts available until 14th February!
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UNIQUE JEWELLERY WITH A BIG HEART!
“Antique jewellery has a warmth and character that ‘new’ items cannot replace”
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ANILLA readers know that with vintage, antique and period making a huge come-back, we are always on the lookout for anything interesting to pass on to you. Our latest find is the unique and gorgeous jewellery made by Cat Nash at Love Spoons. What makes Cat’s jewellery so special is that she creates her pieces using antique sterling silver cutlery – such as spoons, forks and sugar tongs – which are brought in or sent to her by customers. She then transforms them into the most beautiful jewellery such as rings, bracelets, necklaces, pendants and earrings. “Antique jewellery has a warmth and character that ‘new’ items cannot replace, says Cat. “The jewellery I make has a history and, for many customers, these are things that have been in the family for years. By making them into a lovely piece of jewellery that can be worn every day, it gives the item new life and new meaning.”
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AT’S creativity and passion for her work is clear. She is known as ‘Shiny Cat’, not only because of her jewellery, but because of her happy, positive nature. A qualified silversmith, Cat’s idea for Love Spoons took shape when she made her father’s christening spoon into a ring shortly after he died. “It was a very emotional
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experience because of the enjoyment and comfort it gave me to wear something of my father’s. I realised that I wanted to do the same for other people, and help create the same connection for them. “Working with antique silver is a privilege, because its beauty is timeless. Many people don’t know what to do with their old spoons, other than sell them, or melt them down. I bring that beauty back into focus, with a modern twist. We can engrave, too, so a personal message can be incorporated. “Jewellery is also more likely to be kept in the family and passed to the next generation. Each piece I produce comes with a Provenance Card telling the customer when and where it was originally made.” But what about the people who
want a Love Spoons piece, but who don’t have their own original silver spoons or forks? “People can purchase an antique spoon from me and I’ll make it into something lovely for them,” says Cat. An incredibly original idea for Valentine’s Day – take note guys!
Love Spoons Jewellery can be found in the Norwich Gift Emporium on Lower Goat Lane, in the Prima Rosa cafe, in Salhouse, or the Jade Tree, on Elm Hill. For further details go to lovespoonsjewellery.co.uk, or call 07730 454782.
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estling in the heart of the picturesque village of Bawburgh, the King’s Head is a 17th century inn with the traditional feel of the inglenook fireplaces, woodburners and low beamed ceilings along with delicious food from the two rosette awarded restaurant. Last year, the King’s Head carried out extensive renovation work to turn it into a boutique guest house. The popular pub now boasts six beautifully appointed en-suite rooms. And the result is stunning – rooms with original timbers and trusses yet top quality en suites with large power showers and deep baths and big beds with super soft pillows. They have earnt themselves 4 AA gold stars. We’re offering one lucky Vanilla reader and partner the chance to experience a traditional Norfolk stay: the full hospitality of the King’s Head in one of the deluxe Langtry, Keppel or Blyth en-suite bedrooms, followed by a delicious breakfast the following morning.
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Welcome to the Brasserie at Barnham Broom, a place for relaxed enjoyment where you can experience the best of local produce in the heart of the Norfolk countryside. Allow the chefs to satisfy your tastes with a variety of seasonal and hearty flavours. Enjoy fine local ales, delicious cocktails and outstanding wines from the extensive menu. The Brasserie opened its doors in 2013 and since then they have been serving an array of exciting dishes inspired by Norfolk. The Brasserie is open daily 6pm - 8:30pm, serving the brand new warming Winter menu. They're also open from 12:30pm - 2:30pm on Sundays, for a delicious Sunday lunch.
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THE LANES
LIFE IN THE NORWICH L ANES
FRIDAY 5 FEBRUARY
FRIDAY 11 MARCH
COSTUMES & PROPS GO UNDER THE HAMMER
1930’S EVENING
A special event in aid of the Norwich’s Maddermarket Theatre Renovation Fund.
Sign up for a paddle on arrival to bid for your favourite items. Highlights will include; The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe sleigh, puppets and the four thrones, vintage costumes, vintage spotlight, belfast sink, leather high stool and show memorabilia. There will also be a tombola, vintage sale rail and a free glass of Bucks Fizz on arrival. All auction bids need to be settled on the night.
SAY HELLO TO... THE ALLEY IN BRIDEWELL ALLEY Norwich’s newest café/bar The Alley, has opened on Bridewell Alley in The Lanes. Open from 10am to 11pm, it’s a great new café to pick up a morning coffee or to use as a hideaway for a little evening drink. The Alley will begin hosting ‘The Alley Sessions’ on 21 January at 8pm, which will mark the first uploads to The Alley Sessions YouTube series, featuring live performances from local solo artists and bands. thealleycafe.co.uk
Back by popular demand, following the sell-out show last year: 1930’s Evening – A ‘DeLovely’ evening full of ‘Fascinatin’ Rhythm.’ Sip a cocktail, sample the canapes, and step back in time to the vivacious and flirtatious Thirties, in a sophisticated soiree of song from the greats of the era.
Tickets £10 including a cocktail and light snack. Maddermarket Theatre
VINTAGE FAIR WEEKEND SUNDAY 7 FEBRUARY LOU LOU’S VINTAGE FAIR
Maddermarket Theatre Auction 7:30pm
SATURDAY 6 FEBRUARY THE NORWICH ARTS & VINTAGE FAIR
The first ever Norwich Arts & Vintage Fair, showcasing arts and culture from around the fine city of Norwich. Makers, traders and artists will all be under one roof with some of the best DJ’s along with food and drink from some of the tastiest cafes in town! Earlybird entry is free before 11am, after that it’s £2 entry. Open, Bank Plain 10am – 7pm February/March 2016 Vanilla
Winner of the best UK Vintage Fair, Lou Lou's returns to Norwich for a busy one day event. There will be tons of vintage fashion – from the 40s through to the 90s; vintage homewear; a wonderful tea party and, of course, the vintage hair salon. St Andrews Hall, 10am – 4pm £2 entry For more the most up-to-date information check online at www.norwichlanes.co.uk
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“Family courts do recognise the invaluable role that grandparents have to play�
Do we have any rights to see our grandchildren? OUR QUESTION: Our son and his wife have sadly recently separated and matters between them have become very acrimonious. There are 2 grandchildren aged 5 and 7 and, as a result of the bad feeling between our son and his wife, our daughter-in-law is refusing to let us have contact with our grandchildren. What can we do?
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adly, it is sometimes the case that when parents separate, the children of the relationship can lose touch with their grandparents. The first step should be to approach the children’s mother to try and deal with the issue in a positive and nonconfrontational way. Mediation is another possible route to try and resolve the issue. However,
it may be the case that the relationship has broken down to such an extent that it is impossible to agree. If no progress can be made then it is possible to make an application to the court for a Child Arrangements Order. However, this should always be a last resort and can only be made after mediation has been attempted. A Child Arrangements Order Vanilla February/March 2016
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sets out the type of contact a grandparent may have with the grandchildren and states the frequency of contact. For example, the court may order that the grandparents have supervised or unsupervised contact at set times or indirect contact with the grandchildren by letters or email. The court’s decision depends on the circumstances, which are different in every case.
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he court’s paramount consideration will always be what is in the children’s best interests and family courts do recognise the invaluable role that grandparents have to play. Grandparents can be great role models and influences and provide a sense of cultural heritage and family history. However, unlike parents, a grandparent does not have an automatic right to apply for a Child Arrangements Order and will have to apply to the court for permission to make that application. In order to be successful, the grandparent must show that they have a meaningful and important connection with the child. In most cases, establishing this is relatively easy, as the grandparents are already involved in their grandchildren’s lives.
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f a Child Arrangements Order is made, the court’s powers to enforce such orders have been increased so that it makes it extremely February/March 2016 Vanilla
difficult for parents to ignore them. They are therefore a powerful way to ensure that grandparents can maintain a meaningful relationship with their grandchildren. The courts also have the power to grant make an order defining where a child should live or a special guardianship order in favour of grandparents or relatives, should this be in the
children’s best interests. If your son is having contact with the children, then in the short term, it would be advisable to have contact with the children when they are with their father. It is important that when there are problems legal advice is sought early on, as this area of law is not straightforward and each case is judged upon its own particular circumstances. ■
We are here to help... For further advice on this issue or to obtain a quote for us to help apply for a Child Arrangement Order contact the family team at Steeles Law. Our specialists, Amanda Owens (top right) and Emma Alfieri (below right) are on hand to help.
t: 01603 598000 e: family@steeleslaw.co.uk 2 The Norwich Business Park, Whiting Road, Norwich NR4 6DJ
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FREE FAMILY LEGAL CLINIC
Steeles Law run a free family legal clinic on the last Thursday of every month. Booking is essential as places are limited.
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Prices are per person based on two adults sharing. Prices include accomodation with breakfast and return flights from Norwich to Jersey (Saturday & Sunday) or Guernsey (Saturday) . Return transfers are available from £13pp. Subject to availability. Terms and conditions apply. Airport development fee payable at Norwich Airport £10 per adult.
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Penda nt £60 Ea rrings £36
WIN! a silver daisy pendant & earrings Norwich jewellers, Abraxas, are giving you the chance to win a beautiful sterling silver daisy necklace, worth £60 and matching earrings, worth £36. The timeless daisy design appeals to every generation and makes it a perfect gift for a loved one... Be they a Valentine or Mum! We have one set to giveaway to a lucky Vanilla reader...
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The fabulous Orange Grove Massage Angels offer therapeutic massage treatments totally customised to you. They want to spread the word of how amazing massage can be for everyone – whether it be for relaxation, stress relief or for specific aches and pains.
Exclusive Massage Offers CALLING LOVE BIRDS
Come relax with our amazing Couples Massage, complete with an organic massage oil to take home, for £85 in February. Relax together in the spacious but cosy candlelit couples room and enjoy a massage customised to your needs. Vanilla Offer: Quote VNL5 to get an extra special £5 off!
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7 St Johns Alley, Maddermarket, Norwich NR2 1DR To book please call 01603 631900 or visit their website for more info www.theorangegroveclinic.co.uk.
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CARS
Lady Cordelia testdrives...
The cultured, feminine perspective on automobiles of the day
confess, I do enjoy being in the right car for the occasion. To arrive in style at the polo club driving a Mercedes-Benz GLC 250 AMG Line would almost make me blush with pride! The three-pointed star of the badge so sets the tone and the addition of the AMG appellation is the icing on the cake. This is the sporty version of this SUV. It brims with features to make driving as fun or as easy as you feel. And while it’s perfect to see one safely down the rutted track and across the meadow, it is quick and agile in town and a relaxed long-distance-miles-eater. As one settles into the driver’s seat, one feels immediately at home, comfort synonymous with the brand. A glance across the quality dashboard, past the round instrument housings to the central “infotainment” monitor reveals some of the features that make driving a pleasure. An example is the reversing camera and parkingassist system which manoeuvres
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the vehicle into a space, relieving the driver of steering and braking (which cousin Hermione may consider cheating!). Not cheating but so helpful is the Easy-Pack system, which will open or close the boot lid at the touch of a button. Automatic windscreen wipers, auto headlamps, auto climate control and auto transmission, plus tyre pressure monitor and fabulous stowage, provide that premiumbrand experience. Attention to safety is particularly impressive. The car monitors the distance and relative speed of the vehicle in front. It will provide an audible warning if a risk of collision. If the driver fails to react, it reduces
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Mercedes-Benz GLC 250 AMG Line Fact File Mpg: 56.5 (combined) OTR price: £36,105 Comfort: ★★★★ Economy: ★★★★ X-Factor: ★★★★ Verdict: This model takes sportiness to another class!
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speed autonomously! And that’s not all. The car continuously monitors driver behaviour and if it detects patterns that suggest drowsiness, a warning sounds and the driver is prompted to take a break. Pedestrian safety has not been overlooked either, with its ability to detect an impact and raise the bonnet to reduce injuries. We may not all appreciate every feature but what we can do is discuss them with Mercedes-Benz of Norwich staff who, with their knowledge and training, will explain the benefits and sales and service packages. This is one test car I will find very hard to say farewell to! ■ www.mercedes-benzofnorwich.co.uk
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Antenatal Courses Increase your knowledge and confidence around labour and birth, becoming a new parent and looking after and feeding your newborn baby. Small groups offer an opportunity to make life-long friends.
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Bourn Hall Clinic
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BEAUTY
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NIGHTLY RESURFACING PADS
Supercharge your skincare with this super smart formula from skincare specialists, Arbonne. The retinoid solution with proprietary PBR+ Complex, combined with the skin resurfacing pads, gently exfoliate to promote cell turnover at the skin's surface to help significantly reduce the look of dark spots and fine lines. Arbonne Intelligence Genius Nightly Resurfacing Pads £87 Stones of Serenity
BIG DISCOUNT FOR STUDENTS
Strapped-for-cash students can enjoy a massive 25% off all hair services at Max Giamello salon and also grab 20% off retail products! There are a couple of terms and niggly legal bits that you need to be aware of detailed below, but that’s it. You can use your Student Discount Card on any of their hair and beauty services. T & C’s: Discount is only available on Thursdays and applies to full-priced hair or beauty services. You need your own NUS Student Discount Card to receive discount.
Lovely stuff Ciate Beach House Nail Polish Set £12 Alana’s Boutique
Connock by Kukui 100ml £75 Jarrold
gold spritz glam
NEW! John Lewis in Norwich now have a GHD counter in beauty – the counter has a full time consultant called Lily who is happy to talk through all the GHD options and will even show you how to use them by styling your hair.
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Medi-Heel Rejuvenating Gold Spritz contains a burst of shimmer to give your feet and legs a glamorous look and feel all day long. It creates a beautiful look – the perfect wake up for weary legs, leaving them revived and revitalized. Contains glycolic acids to moisturise the skin, leaving the skin sparkling with a dash of gold and can be used on both body and hair. Elim Rejuvenating Gold Spritz £17.50 Spruce House Hair & Beauty
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THE HIGH TECH FIGHT AGAINST
Gum Disease
The Norwich dentist tackling the issue with state-of-the-art technology
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T’S a shocking statistic that in these modern times gum disease is one of the most prevalent diseases in the world! Gum disease is an inflammation of the gums that can affect the bone around the teeth. It is caused by the bacteria in plaque; a sticky, colourless film that constantly forms on teeth. Untreated, pockets form in the gums, and this creates a
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reservoir of bacteria. This in turn can increase the risk of developing other problems, such as heart attack, stroke, diabetes, respiratory disease and premature child birth. Norwich dentist, Ross Campbell, is passionate about ensuring that his patients receive the best preventative treatment to reduce the risk of them developing gum disease – and offering the best solutions for
those who do. A year ago, his practice invested in the most up-to-date laser technology – a Waterlase iPLus – which is revolutionising the treatment he can offer his patients. “The reason that gum disease is so common is that people keep their own teeth for longer, and there are more implants and other dental treatments that can increase the risk of bacteria forming in the mouth. Vanilla February/March 2016
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depressed about the state of “The Waterlase is a very cleaning and descaling from the my teeth, but Ross was able to sophisticated piece of laser practice dental hygienist. completely cure the problem with equipment that we use alongside “Ross suggested we try the just two sessions with the laser. the traditional teeth cleaning laser instead, and although I was It was a painless process – just treatments and oral hygiene initially a little nervous it proved a tingling sensation – and no methods. But the difference is to be a complete revelation,” says anesthetic was required. So the that the Waterlase takes the level Marieluise. laser isn’t just preventative, it’s of cleaning we can offer patients “The normal teeth cleaning curative as well, which is more to new heights,” explains Ross. always left me very sore for a than I ever hoped for. “It enables me to significantly few days afterwards, but this “I cannot tell you how delighted reduce the infection in the gums, wasn’t the case with the laser at I am with the results, and with lowering the bacteria count all. There were no after effects the overall experience with and therefore the risk to overall and I felt great. Such a positive Ross Campbell. The practice health. The laser can get into experience and I would highly is so friendly, and Ross is very to smallest nooks and crannies recommend it.” approachable and explains and is far less traumatic for everything in great detail. It’s the teeth roots. The versatility of the ETER ELLINGTON has most positive experience I have Waterlase means that I can treat been seeing Ross for 15 ever had with a dentist.” infections quickly, with very little years, and his deep pockets discomfort to the patient. were becoming so bad that The laser can get into to smallest his gums regularly became “The laser treatment removes the bacteria nooks and crannies and is far less infected, which meant long from the pocket and periods on Penicillin. Added traumatic for teeth roots. surrounding tissues to that, he was using TePe and disinfects the area interdental brushes to probe Marieluise Ross has been a more effectively than any other deeply into the areas, which was patient of Ross Campbell for 15 treatment. This creates the exacerbating the problem. “It was years. She has a longstanding cleanest possible area around so bad that I was effectively off deep pocket between two molars, the teeth so that healing can take solid food, as eating things like which has required regular deep place. steak would often result in an “We have seen superb results infection,” explains Peter. from the Waterlase, which we “I was one of the first of Ross’ would not have seen with any patients to have the laser other method. This is the only treatment, and after a few laser of its kind in Norfolk, sessions over the course of a so we are very proud to have year the problem is significantly introduced this incredible new better. My gum pockets are technology to much shallower and I don’t get the area, and helping our anything like the number of patients to achieve better dental infections. I can eat steak again and overall health.” without worrying, and at 57 I feel healthier and younger than I have for years. I am delighted – thanks NE OF Ross Campbell’s to Ross and the laser we are newest patients, Alan Pulverness, came to Ross with winning the battle in my gums.” n State-of-the-art technology: the badly receding gums, and hoped For more information, go to revolutionary Waterlase uses to find a solution. “I was very www.rosscampbell.co.uk laser energy and water spray
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A cut above: Yvonne at work Classic and tranquil: Spruce House salon is an oasis of calm
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GARNER HAIR The city salon with heart
Yvonne Garner is the proud owner and head stylist at city centre salon – Garner Hair – renowned for its warm and friendly atmosphere as well as fabulous cuts and colour!
WHAT INSPIRED YOU TO BECOME A HAIRDRESSER?
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I was fascinated by hair, and the hairdressing experience, from a very young age. I used to go with my mother to our local salon and look at the women working there, and I remember thinking “I can do this, and I know I can do it better”. It fostered a passion that never left me and it was always my ambition to have a salon of my own. WHAT DO YOU LOVE MOST ABOUT YOUR SALON?
The whole space – it’s a very calming and pleasant place to be, and has an incredibly happy and friendly atmosphere. This
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is due to our wonderful team of stylists, who are the nicest people you could meet and so happy in their work. I like that it’s spacious, too, with three rooms, and that we’re in the city centre. I also love that we have a shop downstairs and the salon upstairs, because this is very unusual. We opened the shop 10 years ago and it’s been a huge success. People often come into buy our styling products and to get some advice, and these are not necessarily salon customers. It’s great that we can offer this service. WHAT DO YOU LOVE MOST ABOUT BEING A STYLIST?
That’s easy – making people happy. Creating a style that is perfect for the customer and that gives them confidence – for me, seeing the look on a customer’s face when we achieve that… well, there is no better feeling. For a woman especially, hair is
a very powerful and influential part of our personality, and finding the right style that flatters is so important to how we feel about ourselves. Our stylists understand this, and we all have that same work ethic here. Our ongoing training means that we keep our fingers on the pulse of the latest trends and styling technology, so our customers know they are getting the best advice. WHAT WAS THE BIGGEST CHALLENGE IN RUNNING YOUR OWN SALON?
Keeping ahead of fashion and trends is paramount for us, and it means constant training and updating our methods and services. It’s hard work, of course, but it means we never get complacent, and our customers are confident they are always getting the very best advice and service from us. Finding the right staff is always challenging – good people who are dedicated, talented and who can also listen to and understand the customers needs are rare. We are so lucky to have a superb, professional and happy team. My job is to ensure they stay with us for a long time. WHAT ARE GOING TO BE THE HOTTEST STYLES FOR 2016?
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very strong colours, with ‘ombré’ and multi-toning, but I think that more natural colours are coming back in, especially golden blonde. Many people are now tapping into the fact that straighteners can damage hair over time, so straight is out and sleek waves are in. We are also styling more mid-length bobs, gamine pixie styles and tousled soft waves. There will be a very much less severe, softer look for 2016. WHOSE HAIR DO YOU LOVE?
I love Pixie Lott’s hair, very interesting and creative. She isn’t afraid to try new things and set her own style. The actress Emma Watson has a lovely tousled bob at the moment, which really suits her. I also love the wavy bob of US actress Brooklyn Decker. It’s an old fashioned sleek look which is becoming very popular. WHO CUTS YOUR HAIR?
My lovely daughter Katie, who is in her second year of training, but already a vital part of the business here. She is passionate about hair styling and is adding her own creative twist. She is the next generation of Garner and has the attitude, skill and flair which is essential for the future of hair styling. ANY LAST WORDS?
Just some advice for anyone looking for a new hairdresser. Find someone you can relate to, who can listen to you, what you want, how you want to look… but who won’t be afraid to tell you if it won’t suit you and who can create something that will. A good stylist can translate a customers ‘hair dream’ into their perfect style. It’s about finding the right fit of customer and stylist – it’s a relationship. Also, for salons, it’s important to be true to who you are, not be pretentious or to make promises you can’t keep. Keep pushing yourselves and asking if you can improve. Trust me, you can always do that! Garner Hair, 9a St Giles St., Norwich www.garnernorwich.co.uk
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t’s not quite sandal season but, as far as I'm concerned, it’s always a good time to take care of your feet. If you look after them while they’re hiding away in boots, you're going to have less of a hard time whipping them into tip-top shape when summer comes around. This is why I was only too happy to test drive the new Elim Spa MediHeel treatment at Spruce House in Norwich. In the tranquil setting of Spruce House, I relaxed back into one of their mammoth pedicure chairs, complete with massage effects, and allowed my hard-worked feet to have a complete overhaul. SO, HOW DOES IT WORK?
To begin the treatment, a callousremoval tonic was applied to the soles of my feet and left on for about four or five minutes. A potent kerolytic, it loosens the bonds between dead skin cells making them easy to scrape
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off with a scraper. This gentle process didn’t hurt a bit. In fact, it tickled! After the peel, a neutralising tonic was wiped onto my feet to bring them back to a neutral pH. (the callous-removal tonic has to be highly alkaline to work, which is why you need a neutraliser when you’re done.) Next, it’s time for yet another painless chemical process using Elim MediHeel AHA Foot Exfoliator. No exfoliating beads involved. It merely sizzles away dead skin using a 20% concentration of glycolic acid and is left on for about five to 10 minutes. Afterwards, to cleanse my feet of the exfoliator, they were left to soak for a few minutes in a foot spa with water softened by Elim’s fresh-scented Spa Additive. This contains tea tree and rosemary oils as they have anti-fungal and anti-bacterial properties, which are great for feet.
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My MediHeel treatment took less than an hour and afterwards my feet felt baby soft. While I didn’t have calloused or cracked heels to begin with, I could see that the skin in areas that are usually thicker was definitely more refined-looking. It has now been almost a week since my treatment and my feet still feel amazingly smooth and look better than they did before the peel. All this without having to reach for a foot file! FINISHING TOUCHES
My treatment didn’t end with the massage. Spruce House’s talented and super-friendly beauty therapist, Olivia Fleck, gave me a pedi with gel finish (file, cuticles, paint) too. And then, for some added glamour, my feet and legs were sprayed with a rejuvenating Gold Spritz – the perfect finish to my pedicure! Pedis cost £26, or £35 with gel finish. Call 01603 627527 or visit www.sprucehouse.co.uk
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WELCOME TO STONES OF SERENITY NICKY YOUNG
Nicky Young, a qualified Beauty Therapist has returned to her roots in Norfolk, and has set up Stones of Serenity, working out of Atlas Cosmetic Clinic in a quiet and discreet area of the famous Norwich Lanes. Nicky’s career has taken her to The Ragdale Clinic at MichaelJohn in London’s Mayfair, where she treated celebrity clients, progressing to Clinic Manageress with responsibity for a team of 18 therapists. She has also worked in Harrods, Harvey Nichols, Selfridges and Fortnum & Masons, has hosted a weekly radio show advising on ladies beauty tips, and contributed to the Daily Mail. Nicky managed a beauty salon in Spain for six years, and after returning to the UK she worked for Clarins and Liz Earle in John Lewis. She is now a distributor for Arbonne products, and loves the fact that these renowned rebalancing products, produced from mainly botanical, organic ingredients, are very effective, yet gentle on the skin. Nicky’s specialist area of interest is holistic massage, particularly using hot stones. Hot stones have been used for over 2000 years as a means of improving the function of internal organs, and have also been used in ancient societies for healing. Using hot stones in conjunction with a massage gives a much deeper effect as the heat penetrates the body and relaxes those tired aching muscles. It benefits muscular aches, pains, rheumatic and arthritic conditions, multiple sclerosis, fibromyalgia, back pain and insomnia. It also improves circulation, reduces stress, anxiety, tension and depression. Nicky offers an initial free consultation, and is then able to prescribe a course of bespoke treatments to suit your individual needs.
BOTOX® OR BOTOX? SARAH BUCKLEY AT ATLAS COSMETIC MEDICINE
Sarah Buckley of Atlas Cosmetic Medicine, a boutique aesthetic clinic in the lovely Norwich Lanes area, clears up the confusion around descriptions of wrinkle reducing treatments. Do you vacuum your home or hoover it? And what has that to do with treating wrinkles? In the 1950s a very popular brand of vacuum cleaner in the UK was Hoover, and this very quickly became a catch-all or generic word for any vacuum cleaner. We still ‘hoover’ our homes in the UK – in the USA they vacuum… It is the same with ‘botox’ – it is now a catch-all word to describe wrinkle relaxing treatments using the medication onabotulinumtoxinA, but the word botox is actually a brand name. Our patients, clients and customers all talk about ‘botox’, but have you noticed when looking at clinic websites that often the word is not used, & instead treatments are described as ‘wrinkle reduction’? This is because Botox® is the brand name of a licensed medication, and in the UK it is illegal for licensed medications to be advertised to the general public. This is unlike the USA where licensed medications are advertised everywhere – ‘Ask your Physician for Tylenol’ for example. There are several brands of ‘botox’ in use in the UK – Botox® Azzalure® Bocouture® and Xeomin® are examples. Make sure your aesthetic practitioner is using one of these brands, not a cheap imported one, and never buy ‘botox’ for yourself online, it is illegal, and you may suffer severe harm.
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YOUR BEAUTY QUESTIONS SOLVED ...by Sue Carter Vanilla beauty expert
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MY SKIN IS BECOMING MORE SENSITIVE TO WAXING TREATMENTS. I DON’T WANT TO GO BACK TO SHAVING CAN YOU SUGGEST ANY ALTERNATIVES? A: I would suggest that you firstly find out what type of wax is being used and whether or not this has been changed recently. There are several types of warm wax available; honey, cream, tea tree, chocolate – you may be sensitive to a particuler type. You could ask your therapist to apply a barrier to your skin prior to the wax being applied as this will help to reduce the reaction or apply a cold compress or towel to the area. If the warm wax hasn't been changed then it would be sensible to look at other forms of hair removal. You could consider hot wax this is similar to warm wax but the difference is that it has a higher temperature and it sets on the skin and peeled away quickly to remove the hairs. Hot wax sets around the hairs rather than the skin. The heat encourages your pores and hair follicles to open up making it easy to remove hair without irritating the skin. You could also consider threading depending on the area, as this is generally done on facial areas. Threading removes the entire hair follicle, lasting up to 6 weeks
I’M 28 AND AFTER A RECENT HOLIDAY, MY FACE PEELED AND I’M LEFT WITH UNEVEN PATCHES ON MY FACE. COULD THIS BE THE START OF AGE SPOTS ALREADY? This sounds like pigmentation caused by over-exposure and damage from the sun and their harmful UVA/UVB rays. Your skin will need time to repair but unfortunately the damage which has been caused is irreversible and it is essential that you use a moisturiser with at least a 30 SPF to prevent further damage. Even though it is not hot here the sun still omits harmful rays even on a cloudy day. You may also want to consider having facials which target skin pigmentation such as light therapy, microdermabrasion or laser treatment. I TRAPPED MY NAIL A FEW MONTHS AGO AND NOW ITS TURNED BLACK AND IS LIFTING AWAY FROM THE NAIL BED. WILL I LOSE THAT NAIL? Once the nail has lifted away from the nail bed you should be able to see a new nail growing underneath. The new nail is causing the damaged nail to separate from the nail bed as it is starting grow it no longer needs to be protected. Make sure that you do not pick at the damaged nail and you allow the old nail to naturally fall away. Once the damaged nail has fallen off it would be best to get an extension placed on top of the new nail, as this will help to train it to grown back into a normal nail (without ridges, vertical splits and dents). I would advise seeking advice from a reputable nail salon or beauty salon. n
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pieces and a growing agricultural range. Norfolk Antique & Reclamation has featured on the Discovery Channel’s Salvage Hunters and is used by TV companies and film studios as a source of authentic period props. So for something out of the ordinary, this is the place to be. History really is right here – and it’s no wonder this is Norfolk’s premier reclamation yard. Owner Daniel Dawson-Gordon has a lifelong passion for quality vintage and antique items, and he has built up the business with that ethos firmly in place. “My aim is to source only the best quality items and to provide the highest level of customer service. Our staff are exceptionally knowledgeable, and the stock is organised, catalogued and quality controlled – we strive to house only the very best items
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HOMES when it comes to antiques and reclamation. “Often people like to work with what we have in stock when they are forming a creative idea. Customers come to us with a concept of what they are looking for, but sometimes, once we have talked to them about their ideas, we can show them something that will take them in a different creative direction – and it will be perfect for them.” So what items and ideas are current now? “The big trend at the moment is eclectic, mixing rustic and contemporary in the home,” says Daniel. “For example, putting a rustic worktop on a modern base. “Introducing vintage and antique items into modern homes has really taken off, because new-builds can be quite sterile. Putting a statement piece with character, such as an old chair or sculpture, into a room with plain painted walls can add real depth and warmth to the living space. “Industrial items are also becoming more popular, things
such as metal fixings, trestles or metal bases for machinery, especially anything that can be used as the base for a chair. “Wood is also very current – we take beams and strip them back to their natural, raw glory. It’s a solid, beautiful product. I think Art Deco is also set to become even bigger in the near future.” Daniel is excited about a recent venture very close to his heart. “We are now making our own Norfolk Red Brick. It is handmade in the same way as it was originally, in the same traditional colour, so it’s an authentic period brick that’s ideal for refurbishments or barn conversions. “Availability is always an issue for period bricks, but by making our own we can guarantee quality and availability at a very affordable price. We are also planning to launch the same in a coping brick.” Our advice – take a trip to Norfolk Antique & Reclamation and start your own creative adventure into past times. INTERVIEW: LUCY OHSTEN
Daniel’s top trends.... 2 Mix rustic and contemporary, put a rustic kitchen table on a modern base. Be bold and eclectic. 3 Make a statement in a modern home with a vintage or period piece to add interest character to any space. Use beams, to plain painted walls. Use an old light, or a railway sleepers and floorboards to sculpture, to bring history into your home. add a raw beauty.
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Mike Read of Loxley Hall Gardens offers advice for the coming season As Spring approaches, the garden is looking empty, planting has either died down, or is dormant, and the layout or ‘bare bones’ of your garden is at its most stark, offering an ideal opportunity to re-evaluate and improve. The structural elements of paving, decking, paths, fences, walls etc provide the permanent framework and if they need replacing or repair, or if the garden is lacking a pleasing design or layout, it will be most evident at this time. Planting design in gardens is highly subjective and personal, and it is easy to end up with a wonderful array of plants without any order
or structure. Planting is dynamic, developing from season to season, and year on year, it’s also affected by soil and site conditions. “Right plant for the right place” is a good term to remember. Consider developing a beautiful, cohesive layout of trees, shrubs, perennials, grasses etc., that will enhance your garden and make
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FRIDAY 27 MARCH CALLING ITALIAN WINE-LOVERS!
The Library host the first of their 2016 Wine Maker’s Dinner and Wine Tastings. Angelo Cotugno, from the San Marzano winery, will be hosting the evening, showcasing stunning
wines from the up and coming wine region of Puglia. San Marzano is the most modern winery in the region but the vineyards are planted with some of the oldest vines in all of Italy. £45pp includes all wines. For more information go to thelibraryrestaurant.co.uk
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EASTER MONDAY BRUNCH CLUB AT STRATTONS HOTEL
Strattons bank holiday brunch club is back on Easter Monday. Indulge in one of the hot dishes, maybe eggs Benedict, smoked haddock and puy lentil kedgeree, thick pancakes with roasted rhubarb and ice-cream or a traditional full English. Help yourself to homemade muffins and pastries, cereals, fruit and locally pressed juices. £18pp including a hot drink, brunch bar and one hot dish from the menu. Booking is essential, call 01760 723845 or visit www.strattonshotel.com
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cDhENeTn it K IAL CONFI DENIS ROSEMBERT Denis brings his flavoursome, creolestyle of cooking straight from the Caribbean island of St Lucia. The chef, hotelier and owner of Chez Denis in Norwich’s Orford Yard, Red Lion Street also provides a Kosher catering service. What ingredients do you always have in your store cupboard?
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Creole means a mixture of languages and cultures and in food represents a fusion of the many varying styles of cooking used by the variety of different races that first inhabited the island. So when I cook, I use a wide range of spices including ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, green and black peppercorns, mixed spice, Cajun spice, cumin, coriander, basil and oregano. I use mostly fish and chicken in my dishes and prepare them using my marinades, which I also bottle and sell in the restaurant. I make hot pepper, Jerk and barbecue sauces and people are always asking me what is in them, but the ingredients are a secret. I am currently writing a recipe book, which will hopefully be out by Christmas 2016. I’m planning to reveal some of my marinade secrets in the book! What do you like to eat after a hard day in the kitchen?
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“People are always asking me what is in my sauces, but the ingredients are a secret!” snapper and seabass. I order it directly from Billingsgate Market in London. I have been in the UK for 47 years now, but it was my grandmother who taught me how to cook. From about the age of six, I would go fishing and whatever I brought home she would show me how to clean the fish and cook it with spices. My wife usually does the cooking for me at home. What, for you, makes Creole food so special?
It is definitely down to the spices I use and to get the authentic Creole flavours, I import a lot of them, such as bay leaves and cinnamon, because they taste differently to those you can purchase here.
What ingredient is popular with your customers?
Ginger. We use it in both savoury and sweet dishes. It is natural and good for the digestion. We also use it for making ginger tea. What do you love about Norfolk?
St Lucia is a beautiful island, but I love the wide open spaces and the people in Norfolk. I trained and worked in many hotels and restaurants in London, but I moved here over 26 years ago so this is my home now. I can recommend a lovely ginger wine liqueur produced by Adnams of Southwold. It’s very good. Chez Denis, Orford Yard, Red Lion St, Norwich NR1 3TB Tel: 01603 764441 www.chezdenis.co.uk
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HE Library Restaurant Bar & Grill, in Norwich, has been impressing diners for 10 years with its philosophy of fresh, simple, locally sourced food. It feels like we are making a grand entrance when we arrive for dinner at the imposing historic building, with its open-plan lounge and upper art gallery. The welcome is warm from host Dion. I immediately note that the kitchen is open plan – always a good sign – and it provides great entertainment for diners, with a reassuring transparency. Our charming waitress Alex shows us around the menu, and we see immediately that it proudly features wonderful, abundant local produce – eggs, cheese, meat, veg, ice cream – that makes Norfolk such a great place to eat. As well as à la carte, the Library offers a prix fixe menu, astoundingly good value for a restaurant of this high standard. We’re pretty hungry, so choose our starters. For my fellow diner an assiette of Parma ham, sun-blushed
tomatoes, rocket and Manchego cheese with balsamic reduction; for me, a French onion soup flavoured with local cider and topped with Gruyère cheese croutons. The assiette was pronounced the best start to a meal – fresh, tasty and packed with flavour. My onion soup was thick rather than clear, which I prefer, and zinged with that local cider. And it came with wonderful warm, homemade wholemeal bread. My friend perused the wine menu, an eclectic selection from around the world, with something to suit all palates, occasions and wallets. He opted for a black Australian Chiraz – intense, dark purple with big, bold flavours – and said it was “the kind of red that kicks sand in your face, just the way an Aussie red should be!”
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a choice of dressing (Béarnaise here), hand-cut chips, onion rings, salad and Californian coleslaw. My salmon was cooked to perfection, with crispy skin, and a roast lemon adding a wonderfully bittersweet note. I am delighted that the beetroot has made a comeback in fine dining. This robust little veg is taking its rightful place again on our plates, and here it was the perfect addition. The steak was also very good indeed, cooked rare as ordered, and tender and moist. The generous portions of chips and onion rings were crisp and moreish. Feeling very well fed, we took a look at the dessert menu – well, it would be rude to refuse! Something fresh and light for me – a passionfruit panna cotta with strawberry foam and fresh strawberries. For my companion, a selection of cheeses – Norfolk Dapple, Binham Blue and Cornish Brie – served with water biscuits, celery, grapes and homemade chutney. Both were the perfect end to a lovely meal. Over very good coffee, we took time to survey our surroundings. Fellow diners were a mix of young, not so young, casual and smart, and everyone was clearly having a good time. Whether it’s a relaxed meal after work, special celebration or more formal occasion, take a leaf out of our book and choose The Library.
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ITH the party season over now’s a good time to talk about lower-alcohol wine. These are naturally lower in alcohol (between seven and 11%). The best are subtle, elegant and just as tempting as the stronger varieties – and with fewer calories. They tend to be white or sparkling and usually hail from cool climates, where the grapes simply don’t get as ripe. The most obvious example is German Riesling, which can be exquisitely delicate and crisp, laced with apple and citrus, but won’t knock you for six. I’ve lost count of the times I’ve been offered a big New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc as an aperitif and feel pretty drunk before I start eating! Better to serve lighter, leaner Prosecco, Cava or dry champagne. Portugal’s vinho verde (green wine) refers not to the colour but its fruity youthfulness. We sell Brisa Do Mar (9.5%), delicious with flavours of elderflower. Or how about an Australian Riesling, which mingles intense lime and lemon notes with a long quality finish? Larry Cherubino, a distinguished winemaker from Western Australia, produces one of my favourites, Ad Hoc Wallflower Riesling (11%). Enjoy it with a Thai curry – or just pour yourself some sunshine on a winter’s evening! Happy drinking in 2016!
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is supposed to bring prosperity inside. He brings an exotic charm to the place. Bamboo partitions and split-level floors give guests extra atmosphere and the twinkling fairy lights in the window are very pretty to dine by. It’s really handy to see that shellfish, nut, gluten ingredients etc are clearly labelled on the menu. And I needn’t really have worried about said diet thanks to Joy, our host, who points out the healthiest dishes. She encourages us to try a Papaya Salad with our Satay starter, which comes with a perfect peanut sauce. We wash it down with a not so healthy but very lovely, cold Singha beer. Also on our table, crispy duck and heaps of jasmine rice. A bowl of Tom Kha Gai arrives – the famed aromatic and spicy chicken coconut soup. A complete meal in a bowl, the coconut milk smoothes away the fiery after-burn. And in the spirit of trying something other than a Jungle Curry, I order a Cashew Nut Pad Med Ma Moung.
It’s a stirfry with fresh vegetables and a nice rich sauce. Thai food is meant to be spicy and can be hot but it is also more fragrant and light than its Chinese counterpart. Lemongrass, kaffir lime and galangal are key ingredients in Thai cuisine and the Tamarind Tree serves up these signature flavours in spades. As we leave, it looks like Beckoning Cat is now waving us goodbye, a little golden paw swaying au revoir. We’re looking forward to seeing him again soon... REVIEW: HEIDI SECKER
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blanc de blancs brut with a fruity touch of cassis. Any fears about the restaurant’s credentials were swiftly allayed by the menu, which offered a mouthwatering choice of dishes such as steak frites, moules marinières, corn-fed chicken from rural Brittany and tuna Niçoise. For myself, I ordered the traditional Breton fish stew, a delightful mix of sea bass, mussels, clams, prawns and squid in a light base of tomato, white wine and chilli. My dining partner’s vegetarian preferences led her to order the warm goat’s cheese salad, which was accompanied by roasted vegetables and a black olive tapenade crostini. Both meals were beautifully presented and packed with flavour, and really couldn’t be faulted in any respect. Of course, any Frenchman deserving of the name will tell you a good meal is nothing without a matching wine, and Côte Brasserie
has a simply stunning wine list, which includes no less than six champagnes, 14 whites and 17 reds – and every single one of them is French. It would have been nice to try them all, of course, but we limited ourselves to enjoying a glass of Côtes du Rhône rouge 2014 Cuvée Laudun. Although the dessert menu was full of sweet treats such as Côte’s much-loved house specialities of crème caramel and crème brûlee, we shared a cheese board, which included Roquefort, Reblochon (a nutty semi-soft cheese that originates in the Alps) and a strong and slightly sweet Comté. If you do fancy a real taste of superb French food in a truly authentic atmosphere, Côte Brasserie comes very highly recommended and is a very welcome addition to the city's dining choices. And best of all, it’s a lot closer than Calais. Bon Appetit! REVIEW: NICKY SECKER-BLIGH
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cDhENeTn it K IAL CONFI LEIGH TAYLOR Leigh Taylor has been interested in food since starting his first position as a kitchen hand in a local pub. He started working as a chef from the age of 17 and has recently become head chef at the Bawburgh King’s Head. Before the King’s Head, Leigh worked in hotels including St Giles House Hotel in Norwich and Caistor Hall. He also spent a year travelling in Australia and worked in some well-established restaurants including the Sydney Opera House. What ingredients do you always have in your store cupboard?
Ingredients I tend to have to hand would be items that can be made into anything without having to give much thought, such as pulses, beans, honey, olive oil, vinegars, salt and chocolate. What type of cooking or what dish do you enjoy cooking the most?
I’m a firm believer in letting the dish speak for itself and to not trying to over complicate things. Like all chefs, I enjoy cooking with seasonal food and love to cook with local ingredients. Keeping things fresh, simple and appetizing. What do you like to eat after a hard day in the kitchen?
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I enjoy cooking with seasonal food and local ingredients. Keeping things fresh, simple and appetizing! The last thing I want to do is go home to cook! I’m happy with something quick, but tasty, something fresh, something versatile… Something like an omelette. I always find adding and trying different ingredients in an omelette can make the next one different from the last. What do you love about living in Norfolk?
I love the hustle and bustle of living in big cities, as mentioned, I spent a year in Australia. Coming home from the big city life and back into Norfolk, showed me what I had missed. When it gets busy at work, you learn to appreciate the smaller things; long walks on our beautiful coastlines, ice creams on the pier. I enjoy being able to
go out with family and friends to find all the small and quaint, or the up and coming, places to eat and drink in and around Norfolk. Something I found that was not so easy during city life. What ingredient do you think will be the next big thing?
I’d like to start seeing seaweed become more appealing to the customers. It is such a complementary ingredient. I’ve tried and tested it on friends and found that if it’s prepared and served correctly it can alter a lot of people’s views. The Bawburgh King’s Head, Harts Lane, Bawburgh, Norwich NR9 3LS Tel: 01603 744977 www.kingsheadbawburgh.co.uk
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Yes Chef! Try this delicious, boozy mussels recipe from chefs Lee and Jason at 42 King Street in Norwich.
Norfolk Cider and Smoked Bacon Mussels 800g mussels 160g smoked streaky bacon 200g shallots 4 garlic cloves 1 tsp chopped thyme 1 tsp chopped parsley 100ml Norfolk Cider Co. cider 150ml double cream
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1 Wash and debeard mussels. 2 Dice the garlic and shallots and cut the bacon into small pieces. 3 Heat a pan (large enough to hold mussels) with a small amount of oil, fry bacon until it starts to brown, then add shallot, garlic and thyme. 4 When shallots have softened, add mussels and cider, turn up heat and place lid on pan. 5 Once most of the mussels have opened, add cream and continue cooking. 6 Once all the mussels have opened, place them in a bowl to serve, pour cream sauce over and garnish with chopped parsley. 7 Serve with warm crusty bread.
This recipe appears regularly on the tapas menu at 42 King Street. 42 King Street, Norwich t: 01603 623971 Vanilla February/March 2016
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NOT-TO-MISS EVENTS Norwich SUNDAY 7 FEBRUARY
The Wedding, Prom & Party Show We are proud to be hosting one of the most popular wedding shows in Norfolk. Over 60 of the top wedding and event services and suppliers all under one roof. Free entry. Holiday Inn North - Norwich Airport
28 FEBRUARY
Sprowston Manor Bridal Boutique On hand are a range of industry experts giving free tips and hints on ways to make your big day a breeze, plus two catwalk shows. Free entry. SUNDAY 6 MARCH
Mothering Sunday Walk Explore the beautiful Spring woodland garden at Fairhaven Woodland with its flowering
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plants of wild primrose, daffodils, as well as wood anemones and camellias. Every Mother receives a primrose. 11am-12.30pm
live music. See website for up-to-date details.
13 MARCH
A trail of Easter eggs will be hidden in locations around the city centre, displayed on posters, inside businesses or in windows. If you find 10 eggs or more you can claim your free chocolate Easter egg (whilst stocks last) at The Forum.
Norfolk Brides Wedding Show A huge selection of wedding experts on hand so that brides, grooms and their families will find all the help they need for their big day. 10am-3pm Wensum Valley Hotel
10-17 MARCH
Norwich Fashion Week A schedule of city-wide events and catwalk shows featuring a selection of styles from Norwich’s best loved independent boutiques and highstreet stores. Previews of lines from the region’s hottest up-and-coming designers and catwalk shows accompanied by
norwichfashion.co.uk
19 MARCH – 1 APRIL
Norwich Easter Egg Hunt
See page 9 for more details.
SUNDAY 20 MARCH
A Most Curious Wedding Fayre
Billed as a wedding fayre for ‘the style savvy couple’. Over 50 stands ranging from innovative cake makers, stationers, deco ideas, vintage, boho and design-led gowns, creative florists, and the coolest photographers 11am-4pm, tickets £3 St Andrews Hall amostcuriousweddingfair.co.uk
20 MARCH
The Stunning Spring Norfolk Wedding Fair A wedding fair in the city centre with free entry! Free glass of bubbly and bridal gift bag for brides to be! The Forum 11am - 4pm
Easton 17 FEB & 15 MARCH
Drive!
A ladies golfing networking event held monthly for professionals who would like to take up golf but don't where to start! 4pm. Members £15, non-members £25 WEDNESDAY 9 MARCH
Easton 9 Hole Ladies AM-AM 9 hole pairs better ball competition. Open to all Lady Golfers with current CONGU handicaps Coffee and Registration from 8.30am Norwich Family Golf Centre, Easton.
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THEATRE
29 FEBRUARY-5 MARCH
Norwich Theatre Royal highlights
From the writer of the international hit One Man, Two Guvnors, Richard Bean’s brilliantly observed drama stars the Olivier Award winning actor Matthew Kelly. After receiving huge critical acclaim in London in 2014, this funny, moving play comes to Norwich for one week only.
8-13 FEBRUARY
Priscilla Queen of the Desert Starring Jason Donovan. Based on the smashhit movie, the feelgood international hit sensation Priscilla is the heart-warming, uplifting adventure of three friends who hop aboard a battered old bus searching for love and friendship and end up finding more than they could have ever dreamed of. With a dazzling array of outrageous costumes and a hit parade of dancefloor classics including I Will Survive, Hot Stuff, Finally, Boogie Wonderland, Go West, Girls Just Wanna Have Fun, and I Love The Nightlife, get tickets today for this hit musical that will take you on a journey to the heart of fabulous! Tickets £8-£42.50
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Dragon Hall 9-19 MARCH Crude Apache presents
Zastrozzi – The Master of Discipline New production of Canadian play loosely based on Shelley novella exploring obsession, revenge and extreme violence. Dragon Hall will be an atmospheric backdrop for the play allowing the audience an intimate close up view as the drama unfolds. 7.30pm £10
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Norwich Playhouse 15 FEBRUARY
I Am Not Myself These Days
Maddermarket Theatre 18-26 MARCH
The Dresser
by Tom Stuart
by Ronald Harwood
Fast-paced oneman show that is by turns brutal, funny and heartbreaking, a gripping tale of love and self-discovery set amidst the hedonistic excesses of 1990’s New York. It is adapted for the stage from Josh Kilmer-Purcell's New York Times Bestseller, a darkly humorous autobiographical story of a New Yorker man's double life (advertising exec by day, glitter-dripping drag queen at night). This unconventional journey to self-acceptance was a big hit and talking point at the 2015 Edinburgh Festival. ‘Heartbreaking and brilliant’ EdFringe Review. 8pm £10
Based on the author's own experiences as dresser to Sir Donald Wolfit, this bracing, heartbreaking drama is an elegy to a by-gone era – backstage at a theatre in the English provinces during WWII. The Dresser is a funny, beautifully observed portrait of a shabby backstage ego at odds with the glamour and greatness of his presence on stage; and the man who sacrifices his own life to keep him going. The play was nominated for Best Play at the Laurence Olivier Awards in 1980, and was adapted into a multi-award winning film starring Albert Finney and Tom Courtney in 1983. 7.30pm £8-£12
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ENTERTAINMENT HIGHLIGHTS
Norwich Theatre Royal
Holiday Inn FRIDAY 5 FEBRUARY
Dirty Dancing v Summer Night
‘Hey Baby’, ‘You’re the one that I want’ so why not come to this fantastic tribute show. Mixing Dirty Dancing and Grease, this show is a must for those who want to re-live the music and dancing from the infamous film and stage shows. With Disco including 3 course dinner. Tickets £29.95 13 FEBRUARY
Uptown Motown & Soul Tribute Night All the hits from this giant era are performed by Out of Office Productions entertainers. Featuring hits from Aretha Franklin and James Brown through to Diana Ross and Lionel Richie, plus throwing a mix of the best feel good songs ever written. Three course dinner and disco. Tickets £27.50
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Adam Hills 13 MARCH
Sean Lock Theatre Royal will be helping cheer up the dull days of February and March as a host of top comedians head to the venue to have audiences chuckling in their seats. Russel Kane and Julian Clary follow in April. 20 MARCH
The Ken Dodd Happiness Show Ken Dodd's incredible and hugely successful career as a professional entertainer now spans over 60 fun-filled years. So don't miss his Happiness Show for all the family, with a supporting company, non-stop gags and a selection of songs presented in his uniquely versatile style: everything from ballads to grand opera. Tickets £7-£23
Ken Dodds
Potter's Resort
Great Yarmouth Potter’s Resort SUNDAY 6 MARCH
Stars of Dance One Night Break With dance classes for all abilities, a night with the Stars of Dance Band and professional dancers, get your dancing feet ready! Professional Latin champions, Neil and Ekaterina Jones, will put on a dazzling dance showcase. Accommodation, a five course dinner with selected wines, a midnight dish and breakfast, from just £119 per person. SUNDAY 13 MARCH
The Rat Pack and Judy Are you a fan of legendary crooners like Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr and Judy Garland? Sing along to timeless classics such as My Way, Mr Bojangles, New York, New York and Come Fly with Me, plus see Becky O’Brien, who took the country by storm with her incredible rendition of
The Judy Garland classic Somewhere Over The Rainbow on Britain’s Got Talent, as Judy Garland. Accommodation, a five course dinner with selected wines, a midnight dish and breakfast from just £119 per person. 18 & 19 MARCH
Potters Exercise+Dance Weekender Exercise, dance and try something new on this fun and popular exercise two night break, suitable for all abilities. Lively and motivational classes are led by professional instructors, with example classes including Yoga, Fitsteps, Rumba, Pilates, Lyrical Jazz, Insanity and Zumba. The two night break includes live evening and late night entertainment, plus activities, four meals a day for each full day of the break and accommodation. From £229 per person. Go to www.pottersholidays. com for more information or call 0333 3207 497 to book.
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LOCAL STOCKISTS Abraxas Jewellers 9 The Royal Arcade, Norwich NR2 1NQ 01603 614743
Canaries Official intu Chapelfield: 01603 613684 Castlemall: 01603 760760 Carrow Road shop: 0844 826 1902 shop.canaries.co.uk Cecil Amey
The African Emporium 21 Lower Goat Ln, Norwich NR2 1EL
22 Haymarket, Norwich, 01603 626346 cecilameyopticians.co.uk
Exquisite Boutique Alana’s Boutique 4 Hurn Rd, Drayton, 122 Wilks Farm Drive, Norwich Norwich NR8 6BP 01603 419898 Albrow and Sons Ltd 10 All Saints Green, Norwich 01603622569 Aluna J Boutique 10 Royal Arcade, Norwich 01603 926170
01603 416799 www.norfolkprom.com Garners Hair 9A St Giles St, Norwich 01603 630506 The Gluten Free Shop Timberhill, Norwich, NR6 5BB www.norfolkglutenfree.co.uk
Arts Desire 81 Park Lane, Norwich, Norfolk intu Chapelfield NR2 3EL St Stephens Street, Norwich 01603 613481 intu.co.uk/chapelfield Atlas Cosmetic Medicine Jarrolds The Gateway, 1-11 London St, Norwich 87 Pottergate, Norwich 01603 660661 01603 513078 www.jarrold.co.uk Baker Rhodes John Lewis 1 Grange Farm, North All Saints Green, Norwich Walsham, NR28 0LT 01603 660021 01263 733455 www.johnlewis.com
The Beauty Rooms Bawburgh Golf Club, Marlingford Road, Bawburgh 01603 740404 Berrys & Grey 4 & 5 The Royal Arcade, Norwich 01603 627505 www.berrysandgrey.co.uk
Lakenham Creamery 2 Trafalgar Street, Norwich 01603 620 970 LifeStyles Group 9 Westlegate, Norwich 03333 447747 www.LifeStylesGroup.com Love Couture Bagleys House, Bagleys Court, Pottergate, Norwich 01603 612216 www.lovecouture.co.uk
Makeplace 33 Magdalen Street, Norwich www.makeplacenorwich.co.uk Max Giammello Hair 122 Ber Street, Norwich 01603 761188
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16-20 Exchange Street, Norwich 01603 764112 Salt Interior Design 07714 321987
Minime Photography Scarlet Norwich 1a Guildhall Hill, Norwich 07985 301333 minimephotonorfolk@gmail.com 01603 766555 MKM Building Supplies Vulcan Rd N, Norwich, 01603 258290 www.mkmbs.co.uk The Norfolk Boutique Point House, 5 High Street, Coltishall, NR12 7AA 07786 167724 The Norfolk Lighting Co. Unit 13, Taverham Craft Centre, Fir Covert Road, Taverham, Norwich NR8 6HT 01603 866627 Norfolk Yarns 11 Pottergate, Norwich 01603 927034 www.norfolkyarn.co.uk Norwich Sunblinds 8 St Benedicts St, Norwich 01603 615945 www.norwichsunblinds.co.uk Paint & Paper 11 Hellesdon Hall Industrial Park, Norwich 01603 400777 Peter Field Golf Shop Norwich Family Golf Centre, Dunham Road, Easton, Norwich NR9 5GA 0800 012 1722 Premier Marble 3 Dewing Road, Rackheath, Norwich NR13 6PS 01603 721995 www.premiermarble.co.uk
Simply Pearls 3 Royal Arcade, Norwich 01603 625405 Sinsins Boutique of Love 2 Charing Cross, Norwich 01603 620200 www.sinsins.com Spruce House Beauty Spa 10 St Martin-at-Palace Plain, Norwich 01603 627527 www.sprucehouse.co.uk Stones of Serenity The Gateway, 87 Pottergate, Norwich 07880 945152 The Tannery 16 Royal Arcade, Norwich 01603 661600 Tilletts Jewellery 17 St Giles Street, Norwich 01603 625922 www.tilletts.co.uk Thomas Sabo 241 North Terrace intu Chapelfield 01603 519220 Thorns DIY 22 Exchange St, Norwich 01603 622891 Trollbeads Norwich 9 Swan Lane, Norwich 01603 620741
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Lorraine Tillett Tilletts Fine Jewellers
My City Life
What sets Tilletts apart from its competition? We don’t just sell jewellery, we have our own workshop on site where our goldsmiths can create bespoke pieces for customers and provide a repairs service. We also specialise in antique jewellery. We get customers who re-visit us every year while holidaying here who want to buy a little memento to take home.
When did you first get involved in the business? I am originally from Scotland and was four years old when we moved to Norwich. I started on the shop floor while I was still at school working Saturdays and in the holidays. This is now my 33rd year working in the business and as director I do everything from choosing the stock to emptying
the bins. I come in at ‘silly O’clock’ in the morning and leave at ‘silly O’clock’ at night. There are a lot of jewellery shops in Norwich, why is that? There are not as many as there used to be. At one point there were 58 jewellery shops in Norwich. I think the reason they are here is because Norwich is probably one of the best shopping destinations outside of London. We have an eclectic mix of retailers from lots of independents to our very own department store, Jarrold. I believe that is a real attraction for people who want to visit our county, not just for our fabulous coastline and the Broads, but what the city offers too.
And finally the two questions we ask everybody. What do you think is Norwich’s jewel in the crown? I think our castle is something pretty special and the two cathedrals. I like nothing better than going for an evening stroll around the city because you always manage to spot something you haven’t noticed before. It is a calm and safe city. Secondly, where is your favourite place to eat out? We tend to do a lot of home entertaining as my partner loves to cook. However, Don Pepe in St Benedict’s is a favourite, we’ve known the owners for a long time.
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Lorraine Tillett is Director of Tilletts Fine Jewellers established in St Giles Street, Norwich, in 1908, which her family have run since her father bought the business in 1975 from its founder Thomas Tillett. Ironically, Tillett is not Lorraine’s surname, but she has happily adopted it as customers of the much-loved shop always call her by that name.
What sort of jewellery do you like to wear? I am a diamond girl. I love them but they don’t have to be huge. For me it is more about the way they are made into something beautiful. The way they are cut, they are just so full of life.
Presenting the all-new GLC. Opening doors to a new segment.
Official government fuel consumption figures in mpg (litres per 100km) for the GLC range: urban 51.4(5.5), extra urban 60.1(4.7), combined 56.5(5.0). CO2 emissions 129 g/km. Official EU regulated test data are provided for comparison purposes and actual performance will depend on driving style, road conditions and other non-technical factors.
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Whilst this offer is only available through Mercedes-Benz Finance, we do arrange finance on behalf of other finance companies as well. Model featured is a new Mercedes-Benz GLC 220 d 4MATIC at £35,595 on-the-road including optional metallic paint at £645 (on-the-road price includes VAT, delivery, 12 months’ Road Fund Licence, number plates, first registration fee and fuel). *Finance offer based on a new GLC 220 d 4MATIC SE with metallic paint on a Mercedes-Benz Agility Agreement, on 10,000 miles per annum. Excess mileage charges may apply. †Payable if you exercise the option to purchase the car. ††Includes optional purchase payment, purchase activation fee and retailer deposit contribution. Orders/credit approvals on selected GLC models between 1 January and 31 March 2016, registered by 30 June 2016. Guarantees and indemnities may be required. Offers cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer. Some combinations of features/options may not be available. Please contact your retailer for availability. Terms and conditions apply. Credit approval subject to status by Mercedes-Benz Financial Services UK Limited, MK15 8BA. Prices correct at time of going to print.
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