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Having a workshop on the premises enables our in-house craftsmen to create a unique and totally individual piece of jewellery designed to your speciďŹ c requirements.

If the idea of jewellery in fashion excites you, a visit to Tilletts is a must!

17 Saint Giles Street, Norwich 01603 625922 www.tilletts.co.uk

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BOX OFFICE: (01603) 63 00 00 Tues 27 Sept – Sat 1 Oct PRIDE AND PREJUDICE Matthew Kelly and Felicity Montagu star in Jane Austen’s ultimate romantic comedy £8 - £27.50 Thur 6 – Fri 7 Oct RAMBERT World class dance £7 - £24 Sun 9 Oct ROSS NOBLE Surreal stand up £8 - £25

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Mon 10 – Sat 15 Oct THE FULL MONTY Hilarious and heartfelt drama £8 - £32.50 Sun 16 Oct MAY CONTAIN NUTS Star-studded evening of comedy £8 - £30 Tues 18 – Sat 22 Oct THE SOUND OF MUSIC Lucy O’Byrne, Andrew Lancel star in unforgettable family musical £8 - £37.50 Wed 26 – Sat 29 Oct BEAUTY & THE BEAST Northern Ballet with fairytale dance adaptation £8 - £37.50 Mon 31 Oct – Sat 5 Nov CHICAGO John Partridge, Hayley Tamaddon, Jessie Wallace star in razzle dazzle musical £8 - £42.50

Mon 7 – Sat 12 Nov A ROOM WITH A VIEW Felicity Kendal stars in elegant period comedy £8 - £28.50

Sun 20 Nov PAM AYRES Popular poetry £7 - £23

Sun 13 Nov SIR ROGER MOORE Inside stories from James Bond star £8 - £25

Tues 22 – Sat 26 Nov GLYNDEBOURNE Mozart’s Don Giovanni, Puccini’s Madama Butterfly – world class opera £7 - £54

Mon 14 – Sat 19 Nov BREAKFAST AT TIFFANY’S Georgia May Foote stars in sparkling drama £8 - £32.50

Mon 28 Nov – Sat 3 Dec THE COMMITMENTS Feel-good, soul-celebrating musical smash £8 - £44

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76 A LIGHT TOUCH 78 GLORIOUS WOOD our all time favourite!

81 THE FOODIE 82 DINING OUT

the Spring offerings

Beer and tapas at St Andrews Brew House

PEOPLE PEOPLE

(Yes, (Yes, this this could could be be you!) you!)

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meet Jaime from Figbar

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18 LOOKBOOK 32 2014 FOR HIM Vanilla’s sneak at 35 JEWELLERY

News traders How tofrom get athe glam 42 THE LANES wedding on a budget

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BE CHEERFUL Consumer Rights Learn to look on the explained bright side of life...

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Autumn choices from Jayne Raffles

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Blackened Salmon with Salsa from Sprowston Manor

13 WOMEN MEAN Christmas season at BUSINESS Potters Resort

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Ladies are leading the 49 HOW SHOULD way with start-ups

Cocktails and tapas at Forty Two King Street

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Sweet Chilli Tempura Chicken from The Fox at Lyng

WE DRESS AT WORK? 14 TheBUSINESS HR minefield COACHING EXPLAINED 16 THE FIVE-STAR DAY NURSERY 51 LOVELY STUFF

Oakland Hall OFFERS Nursery 52 BEAUTY breaking new ground

54 BEAUTY ADVICE 35 JENNI FALCONER 56 THREAD LIFT

We meet Heart FM’s at the Sean Holt Clinic Sunday morning DJ

60 THE BENEFITS OF 36 PROBLEM SOLVED DENTAL INSURANCE

Inheritance rights of an Dentist Ross Campbell unmarried partner talks us through

39 WHICH SCHOOL? 62 TALK HAIR HowLET’S to choose the right

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Welcome to Autumn... ...and the transition from summer to winter – the nights are getting darker so it’s time to batten down the hatches and cosy up with your copy of Vanilla.

We’ve lots for you so enjoy the read!

Check out our Autumn Fashion MUST HAVES from the shops on your doorstep. Plus we focus on a few of the hidden gems on our high street and meet the people behind the businesses.

Looking for home inspiration? Stunning lighting to cheer up the dreary days? Wood, glorious wood? Our Home section has it all.

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Editorial Laura Hall Advertising Nicola Secker-Bligh Production & Distribution Michelle Nicoll Contributors Lucy Ohsten, Heidi Secker, Sylvaine Poitau, Martin Roberts, Lewis Webb and Tami Fehrmann.

Thanks to All our readers, supporters and advertisers NUMBER 15 October/November 2016 Vanilla is published February, April, June, August, October and December.

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10% Off your food bill any day, anytime throughout October and November 2016 at The Olive Tree Restaurant

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Official government fuel consumption figures in mpg (litres per 100km) for the new smart fortwo cabrio range: urban 55.4(5.0)-57.6(4.9), extra urban 72.4(3.9)-74.3(3.8), combined 65.7(4.3)-67.3(4.2). CO2 emissions 99-97 g/km. Official EU-regulated test data is provided for comparison purposes and actual performance will depend on driving style, road conditions and other non-technical factors. Model featured is the new smart fortwo cabriolet passion 71 hp (52kw).

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OZENS OF ARTISTS will descend on Norwich’s historic streets for the UK’s leading outdoor painting competition entitled Paint Out Norwich this autumn, which is held as part of the Hostry Festival.

Artists, national and international, will work in three hour periods on October 17 and 18 in defined locations in and around the city, so do stop and watch when you see them.

The works are exhibited during a ticket-only gala preview on October 19, and can be purchased through a silent auction. Works will be judged, and monetary prizes of about £5000 awarded on the night. The exhibition continues at the Cathedral Hostry until October 29.

For more information visit paintoutnorwich.org

SAY HELLO TO... the gorgeous new Beauty Hall in Jarrold. They’ve made way for two new mega brands, Charlotte Tilbury and Bobbi Brown, introduced a new expanded department for MAC and new areas for Clinique, Lancôme and Clarins as well as a new Perfumery Hall and OPI nailspa!

newsonthestreet ....and on the Norwich Grapevine

CALLING ALL TRAVELLERS John Lewis Norwich have opened an instore Bureau de Change, and are offering highly competitive prices and promise to price match on their travel money when you buy in store.

The Bureau is located on the Lower Ground floor and they stock 30 currencies. You can order between £100 and £2500; there are no October/November 2016 Vanilla

hidden fees, and what’s even better is they don’t charge commission.

John Lewis review their exchange rates every weekday, (except bank holidays), so you can be sure you’re getting the best available prices.

You’ll find the same great rates online and in store.

WELL DONE TO...

THE FOX AT LYNG

Who have just been named Norfolk’s Best Pub at the EDP Food & Drink Awards 2016.

Overjoyed owner, Vikki King (pictured above), said: “We were thrilled just to be a finalist after taking on The Fox just over 2 years ago and to win is a dream come true, Best Pub in Norfolk… Wow! What an accolade! Gavin and I work extremely hard to make our pubs great and feel friendly and welcoming to our customers (we also have the Lodge at North Tuddenham) but what is really important to us is they are fun places too.

We want our staff to love coming to work and then it shows to the customer.

We couldn’t have done this without them!”

www.johnlewisforeigncurrency.com

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SHOPPING Across body duffle bag £25

Accessorize at intu Chapelfield

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Leather makeup bag £39

The Tannery

Disaster Designs satchel

£48.95 Arts Desire

Pure Color Envy Hi-Luster lipstick

£25.50 Jarrold

NEW!

Metallic ankle-strap shoes £80 Dune at

intu Chapelfield

Air sports bra £30 Powder long socks £14 a pair ankle socks £6.50

a pair Arts Desire

Canaries Official

HotStuff Fabulous finds by the Vanilla Secret Shopper See p97 for stockist’s details

Pre-owned Chanel shades £80

Alana’s Boutique

Pink patent boots £50

River Island at intu Chapelfield Gold lobby telephone

£69.99 Berrys & Grey

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SHOPPING Assorted wall art £85 The

Granary at Jarrold

homestuff

Cork cactus

£10 The Granary at Jarrold

Gravity cube click clock

£35.99 Berrys & Grey Peonie bundle

£15.99 Berrys & Grey

Marble radio clock £69.99

Berrys & Grey

THE OLIVE TREE

provides year long colour and interest in your garden. At the Norfolk Olive

Canaries oven gloves £14

Tree Company

Canaries Official

Mosaic bowls

£8-£18 Natural East

Canaries single duvet cover set £45

Canaries Official

they have the largest selection of Olive trees available from cloud pruned topiary to ancient gnarled specimens, and offer expert advice on how to care for your tree plus free delivery.

Jaeger candle £5

Alana’s Boutique

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YOUR CHRISTMAS IN A NEW LIGHT Marvel at 70ft projections on iconic landmarks Experience the UK’s first ‘Tunnel of Light’ DISCOVER

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AUTUMN IN STYLE Discover the fabulous new collections in store now.

THE CAMBRIDGE SATCHEL COMPANY

L.K.BENNETT

WEEKEND MAX MARA coat L.K.BENNETT

IN STORE & ONLINE NOW LONDON STREET, NORWICH 01603 660661 JARROLD.CO.UK

FASHION

£189.95 Jarrold

Check coat with fur collar

£199 Monsoon, intu Chapelfield

Your New Season shopping list starts here!

Check coat

£69.99 Zara, intu Chapelfield

Check coat

£199 Ziggy dress £59 Monsoon, intu Chapelfield

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Scotch & Soda check coat

trend#1

B I G C OAT S Cuddle up in oversized, weaves, checks and faux fur statement coats

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new label at John Lewis This Autumn Winter 16 John Lewis will launch its first ever luxury, ready-to-wear label, modern rarity. Redefining luxe for today's modern woman, it offers a move away from disposable, fast fashion and instead presents a rare take on luxury with an ethos of fewer, better pieces.

The label redefines wardrobe staples as unique pieces with sophisticated cuts, luxurious fabrics and understated silhouettes creating an effortless, contemporary look that is affordable and dedicated to the very best quality and design.

Modern Rarity cashmere mix coat £325 funnel neck sweater £75 fluid wide leg trousers £110

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...for clothes you simply can’t live without Be inspired... with a unique yet affordable shopping experience

AUTUMN/WINTER 2016 available now 1a Guildhall Hill, Norwich, NR2 1JH 01603 766555 Follow us @ScarletNorwich

Alana’s Boutique  Stylishly affordable luxury for ladies Independent retailer of luxury designer & high-end high street womenswear & accessories Featuring Louis Vuitton, Almost Famous, Chanel, Moschino, Yumi, Joules, Brakeburn and Lamb 1887 amongst others.

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BY APPOINTMENT

01603 419898 07703 386453 www.alanasboutique.com

HOMEWARE & FURNITURE

Simply Stunning Jewellery for Every Occasion 3 Royal Arcade Norwich NR2 1NQ www.SimplyPearls.co.uk 01603 625405

& CHALK PAINT

THE TANNERY

T H E R OYA L A R C A D E • N O RW I C H

16 Royal Arcade, Norwich, Norfolk NR2 1NQ t: 01603 661600

01603 627505

www.berrysandgrey.co.uk #berrysandgrey

Fine leather to give and to hold

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FASHION

Joules Tweed jacket

£159 Jarrold

trend#2

T H E JAC K E T

Silky bomber jacket

£29.99 Zara, intu Chapelfield

Almost Famous jacket

£65 Alana’s Boutique Cotton Brothers faux leather and knit jacket

£69 Scarlet

Nu faux leather jacket

£150 Scarlet

See p97 for stockist’s details

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FASHION

Velvet cami top

£19.99 Zara, intu Chapelfield

See p97 for stockist’s details

Velvet dress

£29.99 Zara, intu Chapelfield

Silk velvet button through dress £229

Sahara

trend#3

V E LV E T Time to be the soft touch and get tactile with gorgeous velvets in vintage shades

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Monsoon Vivienne velvet jacket

£79 Monsoon, intu Chapelfield

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Sahara, 6 Orford Hill, Norwich, NR1 3QD

Autumn / Winter 2016

01603 615 836

saharalondon.com

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Cotton Brothers gilet

ÂŁ54 Scarlet

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make your own

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BIG TEXTURE Cosy up this Autumn in chunky weaves and big checks and makes you love those colder days...

Textured quilt jersey jacket

£189 Sahara

See p97 for stockist’s details

Geometric jersey coat

£159 Sahara

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Cross grain jersey top

£125 Sahara

The jumper has been knitted in Falklands Aran from Debbie Bliss, an organic pure Merino wool from the Falklands, spun in Yorkshire – £12.95 per 100g hank (range of colours pattern book available). The scarf is worked in a luxury combination of Cashmere and Yak, from Debbie Bliss again, and would make a gorgeous Christmas present for a special person (range of colours available).

Norfolk Yarn, 11 Pottergate, Norwich NR2 1DS

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HOW TO WEAR...

Vintage

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love retro

BY KOOKS VINTAGE

Looks for Autumn

We sell on facebook! find us at Kooks Vintage

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Red dress (medium) £20 Attik & Seller

Floral dress (size 10/12) £20 Attik & Seller

1950s satin dress

Hobbs jacket over tartan Monsoon dress

70s dress (size 12) £20 Attik & Seller

MODEL: KATE MAMO

Kooks showcase their wares at various vintage events in the county including Lou Lou’s Vintage Fair and the Norwich Vintage Market Club. Private appointments always available.

Red & white dress (size 14) £20 Attik & Seller

MODEL: JONI MATTHEWS

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ith cooler weather approaching it doesn't mean you stop wearing vintage – Kooks always have something ‘new’ for Autumn.

Stylish classic jackets and warm chunky knits teamed with plaids and checks and faux fur. We have lots of accessories including leather bags, belts, gloves and vintage shoes to complement each outfit.

For cooler evenings wear layers of gold silks teamed with vintage scarves, for a classic but casual look.

Heavier fabric in satin works well for nights out with vintage 1950s dresses. This dress would work well over the festive period, teamed with some of Kooks jewellery and evening bags.

See p97 for stockist’s details

Gold silk blouse over Planet silk dress and vintage scarf

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We specialise in growing scented old roses and peonies for floral design, freeze dried flowers and natural petal confetti.

Bridal Event florals Party inspiration Bouquet preservation Floral keepsakes Freeze dried confetti

01692 671919 info@ambersrose.co.uk www.ambersrose.co.uk

VINTAGE, RETRO, UPCYCLED & ANTIQUES

10% OFF

for Vanilla readers

The Attik Barn is open every Wednesday 10am to 5pm and other times by appointment. We hold regular events in the evenings and at the weekend, keep an eye on facebook for details.

We welcome groups of friends and will even supply refreshments if you book in advance or book your personal styling session.

Retro furniture Vintage & Boho clothing specialists Vintage styling & personal shopper Hen parties The Attik Barn, Mattishall Road, Dereham, NR20 3BT Telephone: +44 (0) 1362 694 800 Email: appointment@attikandseller.co.uk

www.attikandseller.co.uk

FASHION Ted Baker Ellen cross body bag

£159 Jarrold

Orla Kiely Jeanette bag

£360 Jarrold

£169 The Tannery

Texier ‘croc’ bag £415

£165 The Tannery

The Tannery

Religion clutch

£35 Alana’s Boutique

time to...

ACCESSORIZE!

Esprit Ines fold over bag £55

Jarrold

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Brakeburn tote bag £25

Alana’s Boutique

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Brakeburn beach bag

£18 Alana’s Boutique

Brakeburn scarf £16

Alana’s Boutique

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1 £125 Jarrold 2 £179 The Tannery 3 £110 Jarrold 4 £75 The Tannery

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We currently offer over 40 different sewing and crafting classes BOOK CLASSES ONLINE NOW!

Professional garment alterations & repairs to ladies and gentlemen for over 25 years.

Curtain, Roman blind & soft furnishing design and adjustment service.

The Dixon Centre, 159 Reepham Road Norwich, Norfolk NR6 5PA

Tel: 01603 406177

Email: info@alterationsplus.co www.alterationsplus.co

A specialist sewing and crafting venue offering a fully equipped workspace using our own Juki machines and overlockers specializing in teaching complete beginners professional tuition sewing machines sales and demonstrations

m a ke p l a c e n o r w i c h . c o . u k 33 Magdalen Street, Norwich NR3 1LQ

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FINDING MY INNER CHIC S LIFE-CHANGING experiences go, finding your own personal style… one that really works and makes you feel fantastic…well it has to be up there with the best!

I was very excited when Vanilla asked me to do a Tried & Tested at Style Show, in Norwich, because I was intrigued to find out more about this unique and very different styling and shopping experience, started two years ago by style consultant Chrissi Rix. With more than 30 years in the fashion industry, Chrissi knows a thing or two about style. She runs the business with a team of four colleagues – all highly experienced stylists in their own right – and they offer something the women of Norfolk have been crying out for.

“For the more mature woman of 40 upwards, finding their own personal style can sometimes be a struggle,” explains Chrissi. “They still want to look and feel sexy and chic, but without looking cheap.

What we offer is a completely unique experience of fashion

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shows, styling and retail shopping, all provided by a qualified team.

We don’t just sell clothes, our aim is to find everyone’s unique style signature. It’s private, personal shopping with a difference, but also very relaxed and lots of fun.”

She wasn’t wrong. When I met Chrissi at the studio, her warmth and empathy put me at ease immediately, and we chatted about my lifestyle, and the things I like and don’t like about my body. She quickly assessed my colours as cool soft Autumn, which means muted browns, pinks, greens and taupes suit me best. For my long lean shape, she said heavy thick clothing would swamp me, but tailored layering is perfect, as it flatters my naturally slender shape, tempered with fitted trousers and skirts.”

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IME TO TRY on some clothes in the studio ‘shop’ upstairs. I was wearing skinny jeans, and she selected a lovely sage green layered top, and a very cute French tailored

jacket. An instant hit! I also tried on scarves from a lovely selection, and some chunky necklaces which really finished off the look.

Next, Chrissi chose a bolder colour for me; coral…a floaty layered top, with a simple taupe poncho over the top. I have never owned a poncho, but it made me look effortlessly chic. I loved it!

Other perfect outfits followed, one of my favourites was a gorgeous French boho floaty top with a clinched waist, teamed with tight black stretch pants. Chrissi’s eye is impeccable, and it was thrilling to see myself in clothes that I had never considered before, but that suited me perfectly. It was all so relaxed and we laughed a lot.

I left feeling fantastic, pampered and full of confidence.

This is the perfect way to shop if you want to find your ideal signature style, but you don’t have either the time or confidence to do it on your own. Give it a go, it’s dressing up for grown ups, what’s not to like? LUCY OHSTEN www.styleshow.co.uk

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Visit The Style Show and reveal the you, you never knew!

Book in for Styling, Colour & Shape Analysis or Personal Shopping with our latest range of clothing Shop our individual, affordable clothing and accessories on our Open Days Every Friday 10am-4pm Every Saturday (from 17th September) 10am-4pm You can find us at The Style Show Studio, 115 City Road, Norwich, NR1 2HL free parking available outside Call 07487796853 or email enquiries@styleshow.co.uk

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Classic and tranquil: Spruce House salon is an oasis of calm

Julie at Simply Pearls

THE ROYAL ARCADE

Nicole at Berrys & Grey

Vanilla brings you the latest on what’s new at three boutique shops in The Royal Arcade.

PHOTOGRAPHY: SYLVAINE POITAU

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OVE YOUR HOME? You’ll love Berrys & Grey, a treasure trove of designer furniture, furnishings and accessories to add stunning touches – whatever statement you want to make. Romantic and elegant styles, vintage oneoffs, contemporary or shabby chic, it’s all here.

There are so many new things to talk about, as owner Nicole Pugh explains: “We’ll soon be offering interior design, and a creative sourcing service, and appointing an in-house flower arranger. And in January we’ll be unveiling chalk paint workshops.

“Until the end of October we are offering ten percent off for all students on our new Ted Baker lines, and for Christmas we have new faux fur throws, metallic hides, sheepskins, and

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lightboxes. It’s our birthday on November 12th, and everyone is invited to our event ,with offers, themes, competitions, drinks and nibbles. We’re off to Paris soon to source more exciting stock.” Ooh la la!

Check out the Berrys & Grey website for their new blog, which offers weekly ideas, new stock and more.

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F YOU LOVE pearl jewellery, make sure you visit Simply Pearls. Their superb range of products suits every pocket, from a plain and simple string of pearls, to glamorous gold or diamonds for a wedding or special anniversary.

Owner Julie Hutchinson, who opened the shop just a year ago, is very excited about the future.

“We have some lovely new gold and pearl rings coming in soon,

Chantelle and Marcia from The Tannery

plus some gorgeous Tahitian pearl jewellery set in silver.

“The old fashioned concept of twin set and pearls is a thing of the past. Our silver pearl jewellery is very popular with the younger market because it’s very affordable. Pearls appeal to all ages because they have a timeless, classic quality.”

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T THE TANNERY, you will find beautifully crafted ladies and gents leather goods at very affordable prices. Gorgeous hand stitched gloves, handbags, briefcases, belts, shoes, scarves and homewares, from brands all over Europe.

Manager Marcia Jeffries says: “We have just unveiled a beautiful new range of ladies scarves from Bewitched in bold floral prints and geometric spots, which are great for gifts. We have also added a new range of stamped Croc travel accessories, with some daring colours to choose from.

“We are very proud of our own Italian-made bags, and our latest exciting collection will be arriving in October. Texier bags will also be here for the new season; including briefcases and men’s messengers.” ■

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CHRISTMAS PART Y NIGHTS Prices from £39.95

PREPARE TO BE DAZZLED AND HAVE SOME FUN!

In our winter wonderland marquee for the ultimate Christmas party!

Honingham Road, Barnham Broom, Norwich, NR9 4DD

Find out more: e: enquiry@barnham-broom.co.uk t: 01603 759393 w: barnham-broom.co.uk

FASHION

Cotton shirt

£89 Giordano

Casual cotton shirts £89 Giordano

See p97 for stockist’s details

Silk country ties £39.00

FOR HIM

Autumn/Winter ’16 at Robert Oliver

Leather and sheepskin boot £175 La Cuzzo

Liberty cotton tie and matching hanky £39

2-piece jacket and vest £350 Torre

Alcantara waistcoat £79

Wool & cashmere v-neck £149 Hawick

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Bow tie cotton shirt £89 Giordano

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Robert Oliver Menswear

Autumn/Winter 16 Collections NOW IN STORE Brands include: BLADEN MAGEE CHATHAM SHOES SEIDENSTICKER SHIRTS THE LABEL SUITS Tuesday–Friday: 9:30am – 5pm Saturday: 9:30am – 4:30pm T: 01603 661220 E: r.oliver.1@btconnect.com 238 SPROWSTON ROAD, NORWICH NR3 4HT ROMenswear

Treat yourself to the ultimate in luxury accommodation at Sprowston Manor Marriott Hotel & Country Club.

Our 16th century manor hotel offers an ideal blend of rustic charm & modern touches, providing guests with an exceptional 4-star experience.

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RARE & LIMITED RUN WATCHES...

CAVEAT EMPTOR

by Giles Oakleigh at Oakleigh Luxury Watches

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uying a luxury watch can often be a little nerve racking if only because of the increasing number of high quality ‘replicas’ out there. Fortunately, these are often relatively easy for the experienced eye to spot and so – touch wood – they don’t slip through the net to the customer.

When the stakes are raised however, things become more tricky..

Over the years, various watchmakers have made short run and limited edition watches which are very similar to their more normal models apart from in one or two key areas. When these watches

become interesting to collectors and enthusiasts, their prices invariably rise relative to their standard production brothers and this leaves the market wide open for forgeries.

The classic example of this is the Rolex ‘Paul Newman’ Daytona from the late 1960’s and early 1970’s and for our illustration, I’m going to borrow a photo from the esteemed journalists over at Hodinkee: So, below are two ostensibly similar black dialled Rolex 6239 Daytonas from around 1967 – the one on the left is worth around £35,000 and the one on the right is around £75,000.

Why? Because the right hand

Two similar black dialled Rolex 6239 Daytonas from around 1967 but one is worth £40,000 more than the other

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one has a ‘Paul Newman’ dial.

Same case, same movement, same hands, same bracelet, different dial.

So what you ask, is to stop an unscrupulous forger just repainting the dial of a standard 6239 to look like a Paul Newman and pocketing the extra £40,000?

Exactly. And £40,000 will buy you a hell of a good re-dial.

Virtually impossible to spot in fact. That’s why we unfortunately would never entertain buying, selling or sourcing a Paul Newman Daytona, because it’s such a minefield.

We experienced something similar just this week with a highly desirable 1974 Rolex 1680 ‘Red’ Submariner.

We were offered a Red Sub at a reasonable price and it was attractive because it came with boxes, accessories and the original papers – after a closer inspection it was clear that this watch was one of the first of the white writing 1680’s – the ‘Submariner’ writing had been overpainted in red to make it look like something it wasn’t…

It’s a good job we were awake and on the ball because obviously, we walked away.

We are here to catch these things before they get to you but if you’re looking for yourself, just be careful out there.

Caveat emptor indeed...

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Silver necklace with Mexican sugar skull £210 Trollbeads

Silver Together ring £360 Thomas Sabo

Silver squiggle pendant Rose gold plated necklace £180 Thomas Sabo

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Aurum Sue Gregor leaf cuff £49 The Gallery Norfolk

Exclusive Phoenix Collection diamond & platinum rings from £2850 Tilletts Cross necklace £10 Alana’s Boutique

Pebble studs solid 9ct gold £307 Sonkai

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Flow of Nature bangle with beads £180 Trollbeads

Sue Gregor fern earrings £42 The Gallery Norfolk Silver ring £160 Thomas Sabo

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Flint bar ring in gold vermeil £230 Sonkai Silver & black pavé diamonds skull cufflinks £1990

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Tahitian black pearl and silver earrings £109 pendant £119 Simply Pearls

Andrew Geoghegan ruby and pink sapphire Clair de Lune ring £2378 Aurum

Tahitian black pearl drop earrings £79 Simply Pearls

Marco Bicego 18ct gold and diamond multi-strand Masai ring £920 Aurum

Hope pendants silver £75 18ct rose gold vermeil £115 Aurum

Phoenix Collection diamond & platinum rings from £2850 Tilletts

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Tahitian black pearl drop earrings £79 Simply Pearls

Burma spinel with diamonds in 18ct gold mount £2950 Albrow & Sons

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Together necklace £180 Thomas Sabo

Pearl and leather bracelet £89 Simply Pearls

Copper bangle from new Spirit of Light collection £141 Trollbeads

AnnaMaria Cammilli 18ct apricot gold, pearl and diamond earrings £2190 Aurum

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Silver pebble ring £93 Sonkai

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Sterling silver crest cufflinks £75 Canaries Official

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n Saturday 29th October, Trollbeads Norwich, located on Swan Lane the historic Norwich Lanes will celebrate its first anniversary.

Celebrations will start on Thursday 27th October and will last for 3 days – expect a spooky

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Halloween theme, Trollbeads treats and a fantastic promotion if you are looking to start or continue your collection.

Trollbeads, was founded in 1976 and is the original creator of the charm bead and bracelet. Unlike other copycat companies the majority of its silver and glass beads are still hand crafted in Europe, with incredible attention to detail. The brand has a growing following, and with the arrival of Trollbeads Norwich, more people are discovering the uniqueness of its collections.

Nowadays customers can choose from bracelets, bangles, necklaces, rings and earrings and there is plenty of scope for customising the jewellery.

Whether you have a minimalist or eclectic style, the beauty of the range is that it can be styled to suit your own personal taste.

Trollbeads is still very much family run and design, craftsmanship and creativity are at the heart of its ethos.

Trollbeads Norwich offers a boutique shopping experience, with customer service being paramount. Customers are encouraged to try combinations of the jewellery at play tables before purchasing and a warm welcome is guaranteed. Why not pay them a visit next time you are in the Norwich Lanes?

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ALBROW & SONS LTD family jewellers

10 ALL SAINTS GREEN • NORWICH • NORFOLK • NR1 3NA OPPOSITE JOHN LEWIS

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amily jewellers Albrow & Sons, on All Saints Green in Norwich, is a familiar sight to anyone who knows the city. Run by brothers Richard and Harvey Albrow, the shop is an Aladdin’s Cave of antique jewellery and silver from every era, and no-one knows more about the quality and beauty of these glorious historical pieces.

One of the most exciting aspects of Albrow’s work is their expert knowledge of gems. In their state-of-the-art workshop they create the most wonderful exclusive jewellery – rings, necklaces, brooches and more – using gems with superb colour and cut. Diamonds, rubies, emeralds and intriguing, very special stones.

“Sapphires are very popular, in every colour, but recently we made a customer a platinum

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and diamond Art Deco ring with a watermelon tourmaline,” says Richard. “As its name suggests, this fabulous stone has a pink flesh colour and this one measured over six carats.

Watermelon tourmalines can also be green, yellow, orange and brown.

“We are always busy buying antique jewellery from all over the country, as we find that more

and more of our customers are looking to purchase something unusual with history that you wouldn't find on the high street.

This is what makes it so much more interesting, and gives it warmth.

“Yellow and rose gold with coloured gemstones, as well as diamonds, are becoming more and more fashionable, and this trend lends itself to antique jewellery. There is a very alluring style and romance to the different periods, from Victorian and Edwardian to Art Nouveau and Art Deco.

“I think it’s lovely that typically sentimental antique jewellery was very romantic indeed, featuring love birds, entwined hearts and cherubs. This is what makes it so special and highly sought after.”

So what jewellery is fashionable now, and what are customers looking for? Richard says: “Lately it seems customers want to trade in a collection of smaller dress jewellery they have accumulated over the years and invest in one larger high-quality piece, such as a traditional diamond ring which can be worn, enjoyed and admired all of the time.

“It’s almost impossible to predict what styles will be in demand in the years ahead, but it does seem that high-quality vintage pieces will always sell, which is why we are selling antique. It’s a proven market, built to last.”

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When young Jim Hawkins is left a treasure map by the dying buccaneer Billy Bones, he sets sail on the Hispaniola in search of the island.

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8TH – 15 OCTOBER NORWICH COCKTAIL WEEK

Norwich Cocktail Week 2016 will take place from the 8-15 October, a week long event that cunningly includes two Saturday nights, so you can make the most of the great offers.

All you need to do is to buy a wristband, costing £7, and show it at any of the bars involved. It will give you access to the special deal at that bar and all the bars involved will have special offers available during Cocktail Week.

For more info on bars and how to get wristband go to norwichcocktailweek.com

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SATURDAY 8 OCTOBER 11AM – 4.30PM NORWICH DOES VINTAGE This large vintage fair will be full of gorgeous vintage fashion, homewares, kitchenalia, alongside fab live music, a vintage tearoom, vintage style workshops and much more!

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What are my rights as a Consumer?

In 2015 a new set of rules came into force regulating the rights and obligations of buyers and sellers within business to consumer contracts. These types of contracts can vary from the sale and purchase of a vehicle, to buying your weekly food shop from your local supermarket.

If you were to ask a range of people walking down the street whether or not they are confidently aware of their statutory rights as consumers, some might say yes, whilst the majority would probably have no idea. Even those who answer with “yes” are probably only aware of the basics.

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O, WHAT ARE YOUR Rights? Imagine you go out and buy the latest tablet.

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thought. However, those terms and conditions carry within them your rights and obligations as the consumer to the contract.

You get your tablet home, excitedly open the box and the screen has a large scratch down it. You’re obviously going to be pretty annoyed about it, but what can you do? Surely the staff in the

store will just think you’ve done it?

Under the new legislation, goods are required to be of satisfactory quality, fit for purpose and as described, including material characteristics. Your tablet is clearly not of satisfactory quality and you don’t expect to pay good money for something that turns out to be defective. In this situation you have a shortterm right to reject the goods.

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REAL LIVES soon as you hand the money to the cashier as, at this point, the goods transfer into your possession. However, this can vary from contract to contract.

For example, if you purchased a Satellite TV package, this period would begin once the installation was complete. The right can be exercised prior to this though; you would not have to wait until your Satellite TV was installed, for example.

Now you might not want to completely reject the product.

It might be the case that you simply want to have it repaired or replaced, free of charge.

As a consumer, you may well be entitled to the repair or replacement of non-conforming goods. Even if the repair or replacement of the goods would be disproportionate compared to reduction of price or termination of contract remedy, the trader cannot refuse to repair or replace the goods.

Another option might be that you ask the trader for a price reduction. You could choose between keeping the goods and receiving what is known as a ‘partial refund’, and exercising the final right to reject the goods and receiving a refund. You can allow the trader one opportunity to either repair or replace the goods before exercising your right to a refund, whether it be partial or full. You can also opt for a form of refund if repair or replacement is not possible, for example if they ran out of stock to replace your tablet and it was beyond repair.

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appropriate amount”. You will then be entitled to receive a refund for anything you have paid already which exceeds the revised price.

You probably are already aware that refunds must be made by the same means of payment and the trader is not allowed to charge you a fee for making it. You should receive your refund without undue delay and within a maximum of 14 days.

“COOLING-OFF”

You may have bought a tablet online and while it was being dispatched you found you actually preferred a different brand of tablet. In this situation you have what is known as a “14 day cooling-off period”. This automatic right allows you a minimum of 14 days to change your mind on an item and inform the trader that you no longer want it. You

then have an additional 14 days in which to send it back to them.

Some traders allow a longer “cooling-off” period in their terms and conditions of sale so it is worth giving them a read.

Unfortunately this right does not apply where you bought an item in store. There is no automatic right to get your money back in this situation if you simply change your mind. However, it is again worth checking the store’s policy on returns because, although it is not a legal requirement for them to do so, some allow you to return products within a certain number of days as long as they are unused.

Never just accept Terms and Conditions without considering them first and always be aware of your statutory rights should you experience problems with any goods. ■

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EVENTS

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HRISTMAS is about sharing experiences with loved ones, so why not get into the Christmas spirit early and get together with family or friends on an entertaining festive break at Potters Resort?

Five-star Potters Resort on the Norfolk coast is the ideal place to enjoy a cosy, stress-free break this festive season.

From mid-November until the end of December, the Resort will be decked with Christmas trees and glistening lights, and filled with festive cheer, as the smell of cinnamon and fruit fill the air with welcoming mince pies and mulled wine on arrival.

Take the hassle out of Christmas, relax or party and get stuck in with all the seasonal

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activities and entertainment on offer. Indulge in delicious festive meals with friends and loved ones, enjoy a cosy and comfortable night’s sleep after a fun-filled day, melt away any winter blues in the sauna and steam rooms, and enjoy seasonal family-friendly activities.

And, of course, the highlight is the Potters Theatre Company’s Christmas Spectacular...

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Potters Theatre Company will take you on a magical and high-speed sleigh ride of your favourite Christmas songs, along with dazzling choreography, comedy and sparkling costumes

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All your favourite Christmas hits will be performed live by the talented cast to get you in the Christmas spirit, with everything from traditional classics such as White Christmas and Merry Christmas Everyone, to floor fillers, including All I Want for Christmas.

Tap dancers will show off their footwork and a clapping routine will leave you wondering how they did it – just wait until the music speeds up! Plus thousands of diamantes to ensure costumes sparkle in the non-stop festive bonanza.

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WORK

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HIS SUMMER we’ve had one of the most controversial current affair topics – clothes at work, or indeed school!

In the news we’ve had the case of the receptionist who refused to wear high heels at work. She stated that she was sent home from work without pay on her first day as a receptionist because she refused to wear high heels, which had to be between 2-4 inches high in line with company policy. Following her dismissal, Thorpe has set up a petition seeking the law to be changed so that women cannot be forced to wear high heels at work – and over 100,000 people have signed up so far.

Also in the news was the female employee who was provided with a uniform of a skirt (despite being the only female employee) and not offered the option of trousers – when going outside in the winter.

So, what is the current law?

Can you be sacked for a wardrobe glitch?

Employers are allowed to have dress rules for their employees and should be outlined in a staff handbook. It’s best practice for employers to specifically stipulate that a breach of the policy could result in disciplinary action and in certain cases dismissal might be appropriate.

A dismissal would only be deemed fair if the employer carried out a fair process and

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HEELS OR FLATS? SKIRTS OR TROUSERS? acted reasonably in dismissing the employee. Dismissal for a first time breach, for instance, would probably not be considered a reasonable response by an employer. Not that cases like this would ever reach Tribunal because an employee must have 2 years’ service to be able to bring a claim at an employment tribunal for unfair dismissal. It would be unlikely for a complaint of this nature to apply to an employee who had more than 2 years’ service because if the employer didn't like the way an employee dressed she would have been terminated long before she reached the 2 years’ service deadline.

The biggest issues here are potential contraventions of the Equality Act. For claims relating to the Equality Act there are no

minimum length of service requirements, so somebody like Thorpe is able to bring a claim at Tribunal from day one.

The fact that wearing high heels only applies to female employees raises issues of discrimination. Having a different dress code for men and women is not discriminatory in itself but the same standards and level of smartness ought to apply to both sexes.

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UT THE BIGGEST argument has to be that women are being forced to wear high heels because it portrays them in a sexier way than wearing flat shoes, rather than the potentially superficial argument that it makes them look “smarter”. A grey area as you can imagine and the legal position is by no means clear.

Enforcing such a policy could also be considered as harassment relating to sex, another offence under the Equality Act. All we do know is the serious detrimental health effects that women are suffering as a result of wearing high heels; humiliation and discomfort, back pain, arthritis, Achilles problems and bunions, to name just a few. The question really is: Does smartness or "sexiness" of female employees at work justify the substantial risks to their health and well-being? The question creates a very interesting debate and is as much a cultural issue as it is a legal one. ■

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I’M JUST BACK FROM HOLIDAY AND MY FACE HAS TANNED BUT IS VERY PATCHY? WHAT IS IT AND WHAT CAN I DO TO GET RID OF IT?

This sounds like pigmentation – it is a very common skin condition and can be caused from over exposure to the sun, pregnancy and hormones. It is important to wear at least a factor 30 on your face and when you are abroad I would up that to a factor 50 and wear a hat. There are products and treatments on the market that will help to reduce the appearance but unfortunately will not get rid of the pigmentation permanently.

Laser facials work deeper into the epidermis than a hands-on facial so could be beneficial.

DO I REALLY NEED TO WASH MY MAKE UP BRUSHES? IF SO HOW OFTEN AND WHAT WITH?

You should wash your make up brushes once a month, as this removes all the bacteria that builds up and also makes them easier to use as your make up will glide on more evenly. Gently dip the ends of your brushes in warm water and massage with either a make up brush cleanser or baby shampoo (this is gentle and won’t hurt the bristles or

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your skin) then rinse again with warm water and leave them to dry on a towel.

I HAVE NEVER BEEN INTO A BEAUTY SALON BEFORE I AM NERVOUS ABOUT GOING AS I DO NOT HAVE MUCH SELF CONFIDENCE?

I understand it can be quite daunting to go into a beauty salon for the first time, as you are not sure what to expect, how to act or how friendly the staff will be. It may be a good idea to ask family or friends if they are able to recommend a salon that they have used, as they will be able to let you know what to expect. Alternatively research the salon prior to your visit by looking at their website and testimonials – maybe call them to ask what the treatment involves so that you have an idea of what to expect before you arrive for your treatment? Once you’ve had your first treatment your fears will have faded and you’ll be able to look forward to your next appointment.

I GET CONFUSED AND FRUSTRATED WITH SO MANY FACE CREAMS ON THE MARKET. HELP!

It can be daunting but the key to making this decision easy is to ensure that you know your skin type and skin condition. A skin specialist will be able to advise you and recommend a cream that will best suit you. Most specialists should be more than willing to provide you with samples to try before you buy, ensuring you are happy with the product before you invest. n Vanilla Vanilla October/November 2016

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Before and after a Facial Thread Lift

The Sean Holt Clinic in Thorpe End pride themselves on making the most up to date treatments available to their Norwich clients.

The newest, most-talked-about procedure is the thread face lift – a non-surgical procedure which aims to ‘lift and re-define the face and tighten skin tissue’.

The PDO Thread Lift is a treatment which addresses two primary facial ageing concerns: sagging skin and lines and wrinkles. The procedure uses bio-absorbable threads placed under the skin to lift and restore facial contours.

Additionally, the threads stimulate the skin’s own collagen production process, resulting in a firmer and smoother appearance in the area treated.

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According to Dr Sean Holt, it is a safe and effective technique using polydioxanone thread, which has been used in the medical world for many years.

The effects of a thread lift can last up to 3 years this is due to the increase of natural production of collagen and elastin.

THE PROCEDURE

Dr Sean Holt begins with seeing a client for a consultation prior to commencing any treatment to discuss all options, take some clinical photographs for yours and their records and discuss what the client would like to achieve. He is then able to advise the best option to achieve these goals and formulate a

treatment plan.

The thread lift takes approximately an hour. The skin is cleansed and guide markers are drawn on the clients face to mark the route of insertion and path of the thread.

The patient is given a small local anaesthetic after which the doctor inserts the suture under the skin to a depth of around three to five millimetres. When in place, the threads are then pulled slightly so that they “grip” the skin ie the cogs are engaged. The ends of the threads are then cut to beneath the skin surface.

Immediately after the threads are placed you can begin to see the effects. There is usually some degree of swelling or bruising, however this is expected to subside within a couple of days of the treatment.

THE RESULTS

The results will be immediate and continue to improve over the first 6 months. The clinic recommend a follow-up review between 1-2 weeks of placement. The threads are slowly absorbed by the body in the next few months, which in fact helps to stimulate collagen production for a more prolonged smoothing and firming effect.

For more information, including costs, or to book a no obligation consultaion, please Sean Holt Clinic on 01603 768261.

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ETTING the best, most up-to-date dental treatment is something we all want for ourselves and our family. But finding the means to pay for it can be a worry!

Ross Campbell, a dentist who runs a small private practice in Norwich, offers his patients the option of joining Denplan, a comprehensive dental payment plan which he believes is the ideal way for his patients to keep their teeth and gums in excellent health without worrying about

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“Many of the treatments we offer use the very latest in dental technology” explains Ross.

“We are pioneering the use of non-invasive techniques such as lasers in place of drilling, and digital scanning rather than messy, uncomfortable impressions. This enables us to give our patients the very best dental care, and it is something we are extremely proud of.

“But, of course, these treatments are not cheap, and paying for them can be a concern. This is why Denplan is such a good option for many of our patients, because it means they can have the very best dental care with affordable and predictable monthly payments.

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Smartbond helps restore hair’s vitality and shine and leaves colour more vibrant and long lasting by targeting the bonds which give hair its strength.

This new treatment is available now at both John Olivers salons in Norwich.

It is designed to be used during colouring and lightening treatments and stylists and their clients are already seeing brilliant results. Colour lasts longer as it reduces slow fading and as the hair is in better condition, it strengthens the hair bonds, moisturises and puts nourishment back into your hair.

Some of the John Olivers’ stylists went to the L’Oréal Academy in Hammersmith for a specialist Smartbond training course and are finding that using the Smartbond System colour is more even and has more depth.

They have also been seeing great conditioning results on clients’ hair when used as a stand-alone treatment as it doesn’t have to be used specifically when hair is being coloured. It works brilliantly as a strengthening and reconstructing treatment for hair.

The Smartbond system has 3 steps. The first two are applied in salon (which adds around 10 minutes to your appointment time) and the third is a conditioner which is used at home on a weekly basis, used in the exactly the same way as a regular conditioning treatment.

Smartbond is available for an introductory price of £7.50 (usually £15) for a limited period. Call salon to make an appointment 13 Red Lion Street: 01603 626125 30b Elm Hell, Norwich: 01603 621275 or book online at www.johnolivers.com

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Brunettes are set to have all the fun this autumn as L’Oréal Professionnel launches its French Girl Hair Brunette Bar. Inspired by the understated and chic French approach to beauty, a menu of brunette colouring techniques has been created which are available at John Olivers.

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“My background is estate agency, but I have always had a passion for vintage,” explains Kate. “It always used to make me sad that when someone passed away, or was taken into care, they left behind a host of possessions that the family had no idea what to do with, and these are often wonderful classic, vintage items.

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9. Exotic The Autumn/Winter fabric collections are upon us and the distinct theme coming through is “exotic”. A myriad of rich, strong jewel colours with oriental patterns, sumptuous damask, soft velvets and linens.

● The Matthew Williamson Collection for Osborne & Little is not for the faint-hearted.

Strong, inky blues and teals with butterflies and monkeys woven or appliquéd onto linens and velvets. All gorgeous but perhaps better used sparingly – a statement chair or wall is ideal.

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● The new Linwood collection – Aesop’s Fables – is again an exotic affair, drawing on storytelling in the Orient as its theme. Vignettes of tigers and forests are in such pretty colour palettes they could be used in a nursery or master bedroom. ● I love all the strong colours of this new season,

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GETTING YOUR GARDEN GROWING Mike Read runs Loxley Hall Ltd a local garden design and construction company with over 20 years experience.

His team has built countless gardens locally and offers advice for the coming Autumn season.

“One of the things we are often asked is do we design planting layouts? Often the eye is drawn to the newly constructed hard elements of the gardens we have built, however we also specialise in the designing, supplying and planting of gardens and have won several gold medals over the years for innovative displays at the Royal Norfolk Show, Sandringham Flower Show and even Gardener’s World Live.”

“Autumn is one of the best seasons for planting work and Loxley Hall can design you a beautiful, harmonious layout of trees, shrubs, perennials and

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grasses that will enhance your garden and make it a pleasure to relax in throughout the year.

“Planting design is highly subjective and personal – 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 our mantra.”

Mike and his team can install many types of garden – contemporary gardens, jungle effect urban gardens, traditional cottage borders, tree and hedge

plantings, orchards, ‘shelter belt’ plantings and bog gardens. They have also installed many coastal gardens around the Norfolk and Suffolk coasts, and have their own small nursery where they grow the best varieties they know to be suitable for the exposed conditions.

Loxley Hall also carry out the pruning and regular maintenance required to keep your borders looking at their best, and will even install timer driven irrigation systems to save your precious new plants drying out even when you are away on holiday!

For more information on Loxley Hall Garden Design visit www.loxleyhall.co.uk

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Appleby oak chest £399 Cotswold Company

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Hartwell side table £225 Ercol at Next

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Teak root table £596 Natural East VERSATILE AND BEAUTIFUL

Wood is one of the most widely used materials in the home. No matter what the style of your interiors – staunchly traditional or ultra contemporary – chances are a good proportion of your furniture is wood, be it solid, veneered or painted. Regardless of style, wooden furniture is durable and if well cared for, it can last a lifetime so makes a long lasting and smart investment.

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OAK AND TEAK

Oak is durable, has an attractive grain and is less susceptible to damage from sunlight than other woods, making it a great choice.

Teak is an oily wood, and naturally water resistant, so it works well in wet areas. Its uniform colour gives consistent results, but don't forget to regularly oil your teak furniture – it's easy to apply and will nourish the wood.

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Gotham Quoizel light £630 The Norfolk Lighting Co.

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Teak ball lamp £142.95

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Nickel twig lamp £98.95 Baker Rhodes

A4 lightbox £20 Berrys & Grey

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Vibrant range available in various shapes and colours £132 The Norfolk Lighting Co.

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TheFoodie TIME FOR SQUASH Autumn is a great time of year for eating with the season. One the season’s highlights is always the gourds and this autumn Norfolk Veg Box has a great range available. From the well known Butternut Squash through to the colourful Uchiki Kuri (Onion Squash) and Spaghetti Squashes. www.norfolkvegbox.com norfolkvegbox @norfolkvegbox MARSCAPONE & FIG SUCCESS

NEW! KNOW YOUR TURKEY! We might all be familiar with a ‘Norfolk Black’ or a ‘Cambridge Bronze’ but there are other varieties out there. Here are three rare breeds from Peele’s Turkeys that are definitely worth a try...

Lavender Turkey Sometimes referred to as a slate turkey depending on variations in black flecking within its

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One of Lakenham Creamery’s new flavours for 2016 – Marscapone & Fig – in their Norfolk County Fresh Cream Ice Cream Range, has been flying off the shelves and onto cones and dessert menus all over the county since winning two stars at this year’s Great Taste Awards. It’s the perfect autumnal flavour to accompany puddings and fruit crumbles. Give your freezer the treat it deserves as the nights draw in.

grey-blue plumage. These birds have a slightly longer, narrower breast bone and carry more fat to make it an exceptionally moist, flavoursome bird. A firm favourite for its delicate taste.

Bourbon Red Turkey A North American breed, with striking russet brown and white feathers. These birds have pinker coloured flesh before cooking and carry less

CHRISTMAS AT COTE BRASSERIE Celebrate your Christmas party at Côte Brasserie on Exchange Street and you can dine from a sophisticated menu of French classics with a festive twist.

The dinner menu (£29.95) and lunch menu (£19.95) for three courses, feature a great variety of rich and delicious dishes, without an over-cooked Brussel sprout in sight! As a Coeliac UKaccredited restaurant they have also created a dedicated Glutenfree Christmas menu.

The Christmas menus will be available from 14th November until 24th December.

For more details either visit cote-restaurants.co.uk/christmas or contact the restaurant directly. fat compared to the previous breeds. It has a “nuttier” flavour to its meat.

Narragansett Turkey Domesticated by Native Americans, this turkey is one of Peele’s wildest breeds of turkeys. It has a longer neck and higher breast bone than previous types and a lovely silvery-flecked bronze plumage.

A gamey bird and full of flavour.

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F YOU’RE GOING to open a brewery directly opposite the venue for one of the most popular beer festivals in the region, you need to be confident about the quality of your beers.

Even more so when it’s based in a Grade II listed building that’s been part of city centre nightlife for well over a century.

But that’s exactly what St. Andrews Brew House aims to deliver with its promise of great

beer, great food and great service.

Directly opposite St Andrews Hall, the interior of this modern bar and restaurant is best described as industrial chic – with stripped-back walls, exposed pipework and original tin advertising signs. It’s a lovely relaxed atmosphere, and a friendly one too, as the staff lost no time in offering small tasters of the various home-produced beers on offer.

“If it’s brewed with passion, it’s a good beer” There was the beautifully flavoured Cork Cutter, the refreshing Brew House Wheat Beer, the rich Black IPA (at a formidable 8.1%) and the Tombland Porter, which had such a beautiful malt flavour and coffee taste that it warranted its own pint. To accompany it, I decided to order the Brew House ale braised beef pie, with vegetables and chips.

The menu features a fabulous range of British Tapas, sharing

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boards and a superb choice of dishes from the traditional Beef Faggots to the inventive Posh Lamb Shoulder Kebab.

On arrival, the food looked fantastic (I was pleasantly surprised to be served a whole individual pie rather than a slice) and it didn’t disappoint. The beef was beautiful, the vegetables were crisp, and the rich gravy was sublime.

As for the beer, full marks to Steve Chroscicki, who’s been brewing for over 20 years – and his brewery tours are as entertaining as they are informative. While some of the science went over my head, his stories from the history of brewing were fascinating. And for those keen to get closer to the art, Steve offers whole day brewing experiences – where you can mash the grain and pitch the yeast, and return two weeks later to collect two litres of the beer you helped brew.

Of course, the big question is what makes a good beer.

“Passion,” says Steve. “If it’s brewed with passion, it’s a good beer.” There’s a lot of passion here. A brilliant setting, fantastic food, wonderful service and a delicious range of beers that couldn’t be more local.

We can all say cheers to that.

REVIEW: MARTIN ROBERTS

St Andrews Brew House 41 St Andrews st, Norwich NR2 3EL. Tel. 01603 305 995 www.standrewsbrewhouse.com OPENING HOURS: Mon 10am-11pm, Tues-Thurs 10am-12am, Fri 10am-1am, Sat 11am-1am, Sun 10am-11pm Vanilla October/November 2016

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BY KEITH CHARLISH The Paddocks Butchery and Deli

The Paddocks Butchery and Deli are specialist suppliers of top quality locally sourced game to our discerning customers across three shops in Mulbarton, Bunwell and Hethersett and also to restaurants, hotels and pubs. All species of game are sourced from local shoots run by local farmers which helps the area’s sustainability and keeps the trade within the county.

Norfolk has a rich supply of game and we believe we have the best suppliers in the region who offer us everything from pheasants, partridges, duck, pigeon and rabbit to woodcock and grouse.

Whole venison carcasses are bought in and dry aged for 14 days then butchered to exacting standards by our expert craftsmen for customers to enjoy at their tables. Nothing is wasted – there are beautiful joints for roasting, steaks for barbecuing, frying or grilling, dice for casseroles and pies, mince for making into burgers and sausages – even the bones can be used for making deliciously rich stock. Come in and ask if there’s anything you are unsure about, all our butchers are experienced and will be happy to answer any queries or questions you may have, or come and see us at Wymondham farmers market every third Saturday in the month.

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n e h c it K CONFIDENTIAL JA IME GARBUTT FIGBAR Jaime brings to Figbar a stunning pastry background including positions held with Marcus Wareing and Gordon Ramsay at multiMichelin-starred Pétrus, Galton Blackiston and Richard Bainbridge at Michelin-starred Morston Hall, and Yotam Ottolenghi and Sami Tamimi in their flagship Islington Restaurant Ottolenghi.

Jaime met his future wife, Stephanie in Norwich in 2007 when she was studying at UEA. They have returned to Norwich in 2016 to raise their two children and open up Figbar.

Bar’s cod goujon are my current go-to’s! I also love my wife’s shrimp ‘n’ grits: she’s from the Southern USA and knows how to get that dish just right.

What ingredients do you always have in your store cupboard?

What type of cooking (or dish) do you enjoy cooking the most?

I always have yuzu juice, Maldon sea salt, and the ingredients for chocolate chip cookies. You'd be surprised how many treats you can make with those!

Obviously, I love desserts and sweet things! I also love making bread, particularly sour-based.

The bread starter I have at home is getting pretty old now and makes a beautiful bake for us each week. I’ve started teaching our daughter Ella how to knead the dough. She’s almost two now, and absolutely loving getting her hands dirty with me in the kitchen!

What do you like to eat after a hard day in the kitchen?

My sweet tooth craves salt by the end of a long day tasting sugary foods. We are lucky to be on St John Maddermarket and part of the Norwich Lanes as we have many neighbours with delicious foods! The MadderKitchen’s dish ‘The Raj’ and the Grosvenor Fish

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What ingredient do you think will be the next big thing?

I used a lot of Korean ingredients

“Norfolk definitely has a plethora of food and drink producers I love” in my last position (Head Chef/Executive Pastry Chef at Jinjuu in London and Hong Kong), and I'd definitely say those ingredients are coming into the limelight. Specifically, yuzu (one of my favourite citrus flavours to use) and gochujang (a Korean chili paste).

Make a glaze from gochujang, mirin, soy sauce, sugar, and fresh ginger and marinate some salmon. Easy and delicious.

Norfolk is full of great food and drink producers. Any recent discoveries you can share?

Norfolk definitely has a plethora of food and drink producers I love. I keep Bullards Gin at home which is distilled at The Ten Bells pub just down the street from us at Figbar. We are hoping to pair a dessert with a Bullards ginbased cocktail sometime soon as I use Tonka beans in a few of our desserts and cakes just as they do in their gin!

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hese golden days, darker evenings and parks FOR EVERY FOUR GUESTS promising glistering leaf colours make me crave big juicy Chardonnays, golden in colour, rich but elegant, a perfect companion to slow-cooked 29 EXCHANGE STREET, NORWICH NR2 1DP chicken, roast butternut squash or a classic fish pie.

01603 611 440 | norwich@cote-restaurants.co.uk Ageing Rioja is a crowd-pleaser red that matches Parties must order from the Christmas menu (29,95). the season, combining a gentle, mellow roundness Please contact the restaurant for further details. with the pleasing scent of berry fruits. A great Offer valid from 14/11/16 to 02/12/16 inclusive. match with slow-roast Norfolk pork and crackling, maybe a tray of roasted root vegetables, or with casseroled venison.

One wine which features on our wine list Norwich_VanillaMagazine_CDB_Offer_ 73x99mm_p3AW.indd 1 16/09/2016 and is worth more than a mention is Viña Edmara Chardonnay, a Chilean white.

Chile produces remarkably good wines at amazingly good prices from its privileged position between the Andes and the Pacific, where winemakers are blessed with some of the most desirable conditions on earth and use very little or no pesticides. Viña Edmara wineries are in two main areas – the rich Central Valley and cooler coastal region. Grapes are handpicked at low temperatures of 14°C. This lively young wine has a vibrant flavour with luscious tropical notes and delicate undertones of wood giving complexity.

A second of note on our wine list is Quasar Rioja Crianza, Spain, red. Bodegas Ondarre is based in Viana, near Rioja’s capital.

Founded in1986, it quickly became one of the stand-out producers in the region with its elegant, distinguishable style, using both French and American oak casks to help obtain the incredible character in its wines.

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Yes Chef!

A tropical dish to tingle the taste buds this Autumn from Sous Chef Omar Dore at Sprowston Manor Marriott Hotel

Blackened Salmon with Salsa

2 plum tomatoes, finely chopped 1 yellow pepper, finely chopped

Serves 4

½ pineapple finely chopped

3 tbsp Cajun seasoning 1 tsp dried oregano 4 salmon fillets, about 75g each Sunflower oil, to brush Lemon wedges, to garnish

2 tbsp lime juice Salt and freshly ground black pepper

For the salsa

400g Five beans, rinsed and drained 2 tbsp olive oil 1 avocado, stoned and chopped

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1 Mix together the Cajun seasoning and oregano in a shallow bowl.

2 Brush the salmon on both sides with a little oil and coat with the spice mix, making sure the fish is completely covered.

Set aside.

3 Meanwhile, for the salsa, mix

together all the ingredients in a bowl. Season to taste and set aside.

4 Heat a frying pan over medium heat, dry fry the salmon for 4 minutes on each side.

5 Slice the salmon and spoon the salsa over, garnish with lime wedges and serve.

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E MIGHT not be living directly under the fiery hot Spanish sun but a balmy Norwich night was close enough for tapas and cocktails at Forty Two King Street.

Visiting is like stepping off the street and straight into Mama’s rustic kitchen. With the smell of beautiful cooking and the promise of a feast, one is not to be rushed when sitting down to eat at this table!

Our friendly and knowledgeable hosts quickly served iced water while we took time to look at the menu.

As a repeat visitor here, I know that you will never be bored.

Seasonal dishes and new local produce mean that the menu changes often. Tapas is famous worldwide as the food for sharing and that philosophy is embraced at Forty Two. Our host recommended plates that we could both enjoy as a vegetarian and non, as well as

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some starters while our food was being prepared.

They say that you should be able to go to any good cocktail place and order a perfect Negroni or Old Fashioned – even if it isn’t on the menu. These standard cocktails are the litmus test! Forty Two King Street does have both to order as well as craft cocktails to make your mouth water – just two or three alcoholic spirits in each and freshly squeezed juices. The high quality ingredients look good and taste great. I doubt you would

Chick Pea Chips with Aioli – melt in the mouth. Mediterranean Veg & Halloumi – beautiful salty cheese and chargrilled veggies in their own rich juice, mopped up with the remaining bread from our olive board.

Tomato and Goats Cheese Panzanella – a summer salad and a true taste of the Med. And finally, some Curry Beer Battered Cod with Aloo Matar as a little diversion from our Spanish/Greek/Italian flavours.

Because we were sharing, it was agreed that we’d love to go halves on the Poached Peach and Strawberry Mess dessert. My word! It is a stunner of an afters.

Plump, juicy peach, poached in sweet dessert wine, steeped with a vanilla pod and lifted by some aromatic baby basil. It really was too, too good.

A bunch of us plan to visit again soon. With unpretentious but exciting food, quality cocktails and an unhurried, friendly ambiance, Forty Two King Street is undeniably how tapas is meant to be enjoyed.

REVIEW: HEIDI SECKER

Forty Two King Street ever see a drink on the Forty Two list that comes in a huge fishbowl with ten straws...

An Espresso Martini down, it wasn’t too long before little plates of amazing food were brought to the table.

42 King Street, Norwich, Norfolk NR1 1PD Tel. 01603 623971 www.42kingstreet.co.uk OPENING HOURS: Mon- Thurs 10am-11pm, Fri 10am-12am, Sat 10am-12am

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Baking with Gluten Free Flour

BY LOUISA KIDDELL The Norfolk Gluten Free Co. Ltd.

When you embark on your gluten free journey, one of the first things that springs to mind is how on earth am I going to bake now?

Most gluten free replacement flour is made with a combination of potato, maize, buckwheat, rice, tapioca, xanthan gum (it acts a bit like gluten) and a raising agent if it’s a self-raising one - and for the most part it works just as well as a like-for-like replacement in cakes, to thicken sauces, and even Yorkshire puddings.

There is no need to go to lots of expense as most shops stock GF flour like this; it can be a little bit dryer than wheat based flour though, so make sure that you use large eggs instead of medium ones, or a handful of almond flour can help cakes retain their moisture after baking.

My favourite blends are those by Glebe Farm and the Wheat Free Bakery. Bread can be a little bit trickier, and my number one tip is to use fresh yeast, which costs just a few pence from a reputable baker such as Dozens in Norwich. You can make your own blends of flour, and many cookery books ask you for a few grams of this, and a few grams of that – that's why in our shop we sell individual flours by weight.

If you do this you will need to add guar or xanthan gum and GF baking powder too of course, but once you’ve got your confidence you can even play around with more exotic nutritious flours, such as coconut and hemp and make some fabulous new creations!

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Gavin Hunt, owner and chef at The Fox at Lyng makes a sweet chilli tempura chicken dish for the lunch time menu and the customers love it!

Sweet chilli tempura chicken Serves 6 Chicken Marinade

2 tbsp soy sauce 1 tbsp honey chopped fresh coriander leaves 2 cloves garlic, 1 inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and smashed 4 (8-oz) skinless, boneless chicken breasts, trimmed of fat Egg noodle 4 sleeves of dried egg noodles Tempura Batter:

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Vegetable Stir-Fry

2 tbsp olive oil 1 tbsp finely minced fresh ginger 1 tbsp finely minced garlic 1 medium onion, julienned red, yellow & green peppers, trimmed and julienned 3 large carrots, julienned 1 courgette, sliced salt flakes and freshly ground black pepper Sliced red chillis (to taste)

1 Make the soy-ginger marinade: Mix the soy sauce, honey, and water together.

Add the coriander, garlic and ginger and stir to blend. Cut the chicken breasts into 2 inch strips and add the to the marinade.

Cover and marinate for 90 minutes in the fridge. Place egg noodles in boiling water for 2 minutes approximately or until soft and drain.

2 Make the tempura batter: Combine the dry ingredients in a medium mixing bowl. Slowly add about 1¾ cups lemonade or soda water, whisking vigorously to smooth the batter; the batter should be smooth and thick enough to coat the back of a wooden spoon.

Allow the batter to stand for 5 minutes and test it again for thickness. If it is too thick, add a touch more lemonade or soda water. Heat the oil to 180°C in a deep-fat fryer or deep pan.

3 Cook the chicken strips: Dip the chicken strips into the tempura batter, shaking off excess batter as you lift. Take a few coated chicken strips put them into the hot oil for about 2 minutes until they turn crisp, golden brown. Lift the strips from the oil and place them on paper towels to drain. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Continue coating and frying until you have cooked all of the chicken.

4 Make the vegetable stirfry: Heat the oil in a wok over high heat until very hot but not smoking. Add the ginger and garlic until lightly toasted. Add the onion and peppers and other vegetables and sauté for 1½ minutes. Salt and pepper to taste. Add the cooked egg noodles and toss to combine and serve immediately.

5 Mound the vegetable and noodle stirfry in the centre of a platter and place the chicken over the top. Drizzle the chicken with sweet chilli sauce, chopped coriander leaves and sesame seeds.

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AUTUMN WARMERS

Pumpkin Bomb FROM STRATTONS HOTEL 50ml Grand Marnier 25ml Jack Daniels 10ml sugar syrup 50ml pumpkin puree ½ fresh orange, squeezed Make the pumpkin purée:

150g pumpkin 3 tsp honey 150g caster sugar 100ml water Chop pumpkin into chunks and add to boiling water, boil for 15 minutes or until soft. In a food processor (or with a hand blender) blend into a purée and mix in the honey. Set aside to cool. Can be kept in the fridge for two days or frozen into ice cube trays for 2 months.

Building your cocktail:

Shake all ingredients with ice and serve in a cocktail glass. Garnish with baked apple or orange slice and a cinnamon stick.

Amaretto Winter Warmer FROM PLATFORM 12 ¼ tsp cinnamon 1 tsp honey 25ml amaretto 25ml spiced rum 50ml cider 1 tsp brown sugar 1 tsp ground cinnamon Building your cocktail:

Poor all of the ingredients apart from sugar and cinnamon into a shaker with ice. Shake vigorously. Mix the cinnamon and brown sugar together and sprinkle onto a flat plate. Rub the rim of the glass with orange and rim with the sugar and cinnamon mix. Fill glass with ice and pour contents of the shaker into the glass.

Garnish with baked apple or orange slice and a cinnamon stick.

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...a place to eat, drink and socialize

All of our pastries, ice creams, breads and goodies are freshly made here each morning

www.figbarnorwich.com No 23 St John Maddermarket, Norwich NR2 1DN tues-wed: 10am-6pm thur-sat: 10am-10pm

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We are a small and cosy little restaurant bar specialising in real serious cocktails and world-inspired tapas style dishes from an everchanging menu

Pop Up @ Platform 12 info@milkandmosscoffee.co.uk

12St Benedicts Street, Norwich NR2 4AG

Opening times monday-saturday 10am- midnight Food served lunch 12:00-14:30 dinner 18:00-late

01603 623971 Available for private hire Booking advised

42kingstreet@Gmail.com • www.42kingstreet.co.uk

Get out! ainment in October & November

NOT-TO-MISS EVENTS

29 OCTOBER & 10 NOVEMBER

Norwich

Felt making courses with Sue Scheller. Needlefelt Mermaids and Felted Mitts (fingerless mitts made from wet felt).

10-3pm. £38 (includes materials).

5 & 6 OCTOBER

Keeping Abreast ‘More Than Just Fashion’ Show The two-day fashion spectacular that features 25 local women who have all been through breast reconstruction or preventive breast surgery.

The event will be held at OPEN on Bank Plain, Norwich. £12.50. Contact info@ keepingabreast.org.uk for more information.

8-15 OCTOBER

Norwich Cocktail Week Enjoy a week long celebration of cocktails.

Buy a wristband that entitles you to a discount and access to exclusive cocktail based experiences at selected Norwich locations. www.norwichcocktailweek.com

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www.norfolkyarn.co.uk

5 & 16 NOVEMBER

Crochet courses Beginners Crochet on and Christmas Crochet.

Norfolk Yarn 10-1pm. £25 (includes materials).

SUN 6 NOVEMBER

Vintage Weigh & Pay The Vintage Weigh & Pay is the perfect way to fill your wardrobes without breaking the bank. Our vintage wholesaler will be bringing 5 tonnes of vintage clothing from the 1960s-1980s. You only pay for the weight!

11am-4pm St. Andrews's Hall

FRIDAY 4 NOVEMBER

Big Boom

Enjoy rockets and loud colourful bangs galore at the spectacular (and free!)

Norwich Castle Fireworks Display. 7.30pm THUR 10 NOVEMBER

Turkey Tasting & Christmas Food Fair There will be lots of free tasters from local producers, including Peeles Turkeys and Great Grove Turkeys, for you to try, plus award-winning Winbirri wine, Norfolk Gin, local beers and ciders.

City Farm Shop, 4-8pm.

27th November

Lou Lou’s Vintage Fair Vintage tea party, vintage beauty salon, entertainment plus around 40 stalls of local & nationwide vintage dealers.

St Andrew's Hall, 11am-4pm. £2 entry.

Aylsham SUNDAY 23 OCTOBER

The Oxnead Wedding Show

The event will open its doors at Oxnead Hall, near Aylsham, from 10am and you will be able to enjoy wedding planning with some of the best and unusual wedding suppliers in Norfolk while sipping a glass of bubbly, listening to some music and trying out some amazing wedding food.

Oxnead Hall 10am-3pm www.norfolkbrides.co.uk

South Walsham SATURDAY 31 OCTOBER

Spooktacular Halloween Night

Haunted Woodland Trail, live music, hot dogs and things that go bump in the night!. Pre-booked tickets only. Event not suitable for dogs.

Fairhaven Woodland & Water Garden 6-8pm. £8 Adults, £4 children (3-16 years)

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THEATRE Norwich Theatre Royal highlights 16 OCTOBER

May Contain Nuts A star-studded cast of some of the country’s best comedy sketch performers, including Griff Rhys Jones and The Nimmo Twins, join Norwich Theatre Royal chief executive Peter Wilson in a special onenight-only comic revue show.

Tickets £8-£30 10-15 OCTOBER

The Full Monty Adapted for the stage

by Oscar-winning writer Simon Beaufoy, this hilarious and heartfelt production stars Gary Lucy, Anthony Lewis (Emmerdale), Andrew Dunn (Dinnerladies, Coronation Street), Louis Emerick (Brookside), Chris Fountain (Coronation Street, Hol-

lyoaks) and Kai Owen (Hollyoaks) and a cast of fourteen. Not only has the play been getting standing ovations every night, but the show was also voted best touring production at the UK Theatre Awards.

Featuring great songs

by Donna Summer, Hot Chocolate and Tom Jones you really should... drop absolutely everything and book today!

Tickets £8-£31.50 18-22 OCTOBER

The Sound of Music One of the greatest musicals of all time returns to the stage in a magnificent new production to enchant the young and the young at heart.

This wonderfully lavish new staging tells the true story of the world-famous singing family, from their romantic beginnings to their thrilling escape to freedom at the start of WWII. Tickets £8-£37.50

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7-12 NOVEMBER

A Room With a View With its cast of vivid characters, this elegant comedy written in 1908, is widely recognized as one of the finest novels of the twentieth century. The award-winning Merchant Ivory film adaptation in 1985 was voted number nine in The Guardian’s list of the best romantic films of all time.

Felicity Kendal plays Charlotte Bartlett. One of the UK’s most popular actresses, she shot to fame in The Good Life and has won numerous awards for her stage work. Recent credits include Alan Ayckbourn’s Relatively Speaking and Noel Coward’s Hay Fever, both of which enjoyed successful West End runs.

This production features very brief male nudity.

Tickets £8-£28.50 For more information go to theatreroyalnorwich.co.uk

Maddermarket Theatre 21-29 OCTOBER

Cyrano De Bergerac

By Glyn Maxwell, adapted from the play by Edmond Rostand

Swordsman, poet, philosopher, wit: Cyrano de Bergerac is all these things but none of them makes him happy. What he desires above all is the love of the beautiful Roxane. But his problem is as plain as the nose on his face. Surely he is too ugly to be loved?

Then the handsome but tongue-tied Christian arrives. Might not Cyrano’s eloquence and Christian’s looks together win Roxane?

Adapted from Rostand’s swashbuckling drama, this epic love story is full of duelling, song and laughter as Cyrano battles his enemies without and within before it reaches its moving climax. £8-£12 www.maddermarket.co.uk

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ENTERTAINMENT HIGHLIGHTS Norwich Playhouse 21 OCTOBER

Griff Rhys Jones: Jones and Smith Griff Rhys Jones is airing some thoughts – stories, anecdotes, reminiscences and half-remembered events from a long career with his much missed comedy partner Mel Smith.

It’s a ramble through a relationship. Join him in this brand new comedy performance, complete with previously unseen footage.

Tickets £20 28 OCTOBER

Stacey Kent The internationally acclaimed and Grammynominated vocalist, Stacey Kent, returns to Norwich Playhouse with a brand new concert, featuring music from her latest album, Tenderly.

Tenderly sees Stacey return to familiar ground

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with her first album of standards and jazzclassics since the release of her breakthrough album of 2003, The Boy Next Door – featuring tracks such as The Very Thought of You, Tangerine, In The Wee Small Hours of the Morning and Embraceable You. Tickets £20 25 NOVEMBER

Shappi Khorsandi: Oh My Country!

Shappi is celebrating the fortieth anniversary of her arrival in Britain. She's reclaiming patriotism, sending a love letter to her adopted land. Please don’t come if you’re a skinhead (though naturally bald folk are welcome).

Tickets £15 26-28 NOVEMBER

Rich Hall’s Hoedown

A late-night mash-up of music, comedy and gratuitous coloration featuring the very best of comedy and musical

Darren Day at Potter’s Resort

guests each night.

Hall’s critically acclaimed grouchy, deadpan style has established him as a master of absurdist irony and the king of rapid-fire wit and a firm favourite across British TV and radio.

Tickets £17 23 NOV-4 DEC

We’re Going on a Bear Hunt Michael Rosen’s awardwinning book We’re Going On A Bear Hunt is brought vividly and noisily to the stage in director Sally Cookson’s fun-filled adaptation set to Benji Bower’s versatile lively score.

Tickets £11.50

Great Yarmouth Potters Resort

A Night of 100 Voices starring Darren Day takes place on Sunday 30th October. Hear 100 of the most recognised voices of your favourite stars as Darren Day,

impersonators from Britain’s Got Talent and more take to the stage to impersonate icons like Tom Jones, Barbara Streisand, Cliff Richard, Julie Andrews and David Bowie. Plus an appearance from Potters Theatre Company. The inclusive one night break starts from just £119 per adult.

Get ready for a bang on Potters Fireworks Weekender on Friday 4th November. The family break features dozens of activities, kids’ clubs, a Cliff Top fireworks display and a spectacular U.V. Light Show. The two night break starts from £259 per adult, £219 9-15, £169 for 2-8 and £20 for under 2’s. It features four meals a day, live evening entertainment, comfortable accommodation and activities.

Visit www.pottersholidays.com for more information or call 0333 3207 497 to book.

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LOVE YOUR LOCALS

The Cotswold Company 61 Riverside Rd, Norwich, NR1 1SR 0844 811 2068

Alana’s Boutique 122 Wilks Farm Drive, Norwich Dozen Artisan Bakery 107 Gloucester St, Norwich 01603 419898 01603 764798 Albrow and Sons Ltd 10 All Saints Green, Norwich 01603622569 Ambers Rose 01692 671919 www.ambersrose.co.uk Arts Desire 81 Park Lane, Norwich 01603 613481

The Gallery Norfolk 60 St Giles St, Norwich 01603 761900 The Gluten Free Shop Timberhill, Norwich, NR6 5BB www.norfolkglutenfree.co.uk intu Chapelfield St Stephens Street, Norwich intu.co.uk/chapelfield

Attik & Seller The Attik Barn, Mattishall Road, Dereham Jarrolds 01362 694 800 1-11 London St, Norwich www.attikandseller.co.uk 01603 660661 www.jarrold.co.uk Baker Rhodes 1 Grange Farm, North Walsham, NR28 0LT 01263 733455 Berrys & Grey 4 & 5 The Royal Arcade, Norwich 01603 627505 www.berrysandgrey.co.uk Canaries Official intu Chapelfield: 01603 613684 Castlemall: 01603 760760 Carrow Road shop: 0844 826 1902 shop.canaries.co.uk

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Chameleon Designs 01603 702295/07956 020273 chameleondesignsinteriors.co.uk

MKM Building Supplies Vulcan Rd N, Norwich, 01603 258290 www.mkmbs.co.uk

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Amanda Baldwin Director at HR Answers

My City Life

What do you love about Norwich?

There is everything here. A great range of shops for the committed shopaholic, Cinema City and the Theatre Royal and several fabulous eateries and bars. I’d better not forget about the people – it’s so friendly and I’m lucky to have a wide circle of friends.

Is business booming in Norwich?

How did you get into HR? I was working in London in corporate finance for a merchant bank. We worked mainly on mergers and acquisition and this sparked an interest and involvement. When I moved to Norwich in 1995 I was initially a PA, but then my role changed to Personnel Manager, covering several offices across England. I then moved on to be HR Director – all in different areas of business so my experience is very wide and varied and I have some very

funny stories for when I write my book when I retire!

Hailing from Lincoln, what brought you to Norwich?

I moved here in 1995 as my then partner began to work locally and I commuted to London from Diss every day joining the happy commuting band! Initially, I lived in Beccles, then moved to Wymondham and settled ten years ago in Long Stratton.

Norwich, is very like Lincoln with its cathedrals and heritage and it very quickly felt like home.

Tell us about your favourite city haunts…

There’s so many to choose from.

On Saturdays, during the football season, it has to be the Jarrolds stand. Or for food, The Assembly House or Shiki. Drinks wise, anywhere that serves a decent Sauvignon or a Hendricks and has a taxi rank nearby! I can’t wait for the Roof Top Garden to open at the Union Building. The views are amazing over the City and we’ve been involved in the recruitment for it so have had a sneak preview of the food and wine. In fact, I’m seriously thinking of relocating the office to the top floor! n

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Amanda Baldwin is the owner of city-based HR Answers, a Norwichbased company specialising in Human Resources advice. She lives in Long Stratton with her two terriers and spends her time riding Bernie, who is kept at Talent of the Horse in Wreningham.

Absolutely. We’ve always been busy from when I started HR Answers in 2006, but since moving into The Union Building on Rose Lane in March (strangely enough on the same floor I started work on in 1995) we have been absolutely nonstop. I now have three consultants and an in-house lawyer and will be looking to recruit again soon. Many of our clients are expanding too so we are really kept busy.

Introducing The New E-Class.

Masterpiece of intelligence.

The new E-Class Saloon is engineered to deliver more comfort, more efficiency and a more connected drive than ever before. With a wealth of advanced technology on offer, the new E-Class Saloon represents the next step along the road to autonomous driving.

The technical innovations enable comfortable, safe driving on a new level plus a new dimension in driver assistance, along with infotainment and control systems offering an all new experience and elements never seen before.

Contact Mercedes-Benz of Norwich today to arrange a test drive.

Official government fuel consumption figures in mpg (litres per 100km) for the new E-Class Saloon range: urban 44.1(6.4)-65.7(4.3), extra urban 61.4(4.6)-78.5(3.6), combined 54.3(5.2)-72.4(3.9). CO2 emissions 144-102 g/ km. Official EU-regulated test data are provided for comparison purposes and actual performance will depend on driving style, road conditions and other non-technical factors. Model featured is a new Mercedes-Benz E 220 d SE Saloon. Specification imagery may show optional features. Fuel consumption and CO2 emissions correct at time of print.

The best or nothing.

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

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