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Congratulations to the owners of FARMYARD and their new venture THE DIAL HOUSE, the boutique hotel at Reepham.
Hannah Springham and Andrew Jones, who opened Farmyard
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it happen as we could see there was massive potential there. The bedrooms are insane and you can browse and buy antiques while you wait for your food. How unique?!” says Hannah. Mr Jones will divide his time between the two sites as executive chef – overseeing menus, sourcing, training and mentoring – while Ms Springham, is launching Marigold Events, for weddings and parties at the venue.
WELL DONE TO... THE FOX AT LYNG, which held the final of its first ever charity bake-off in April and raised £2287.35 for Pancreatic Cancer UK. Judges, Fox’s head chef Vic Rowling along with Richard Bainbridge (winner of Great British menu 2015 and chef/patron of Benedict’s) and Charlie Hodson (Norfolk food hero and appearances on C4’s Sunday Brunch), deemed the winning bake to be that of Amie Abbs.
“The atmosphere was amazing, the weather was glorious, our celebrity judges really got involved and we raised a huge amount of money for charity and hopefully a little awareness.” said Victoria Hunt, 44, owner of the Fox.
COCKTAILS AND TAPAS! This summer St Giles House Hotel are hosting a number of swing events out on their terrace and on Friday 15th June, they kick off with the first instalment. Join them from 5.30pm until 8pm for an evening of swing music, 2-4-1 vintage cocktails and a delicious English tapas menu where all dishes are 3 for £10. Entry is free and dressing up is optional but what the heck, why not don your tassels and feathers and come and party? Booking is not necessary and walk in guests are celebrated. June/July 2018 Vanilla
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DRESS UP! BY PAMELA DAVIS
Joules Riviera jersey dress £34.95 Roys of Wroxham
My summer fashion calendar is well underway, its been a very busy few months at HQ. Directing and hosting 2 fashion shows, pre production for Suffolk Fashion 2018 and booking some personal shopping trips for some lovely ladies.
Cath Kidston dress £55 Roys of Wroxham
I’m so very lucky to be in Birmingham as we speak, working as a model for ITV This Morning LIVE at the NEC. Gok Wan and Lisa Snowdon are the stylists for the event this year. My carefully chosen outfits for the catwalk have been an array of so many beautiful colourful dresses in every shape and style for every occasion. With this inspiration lets talk Frocks that Rock, and indulge in some Dress Up lovely ladies! Summer is around the corner. Are your wardrobes ready for this? WORK YOUR WARDROBE FOR EVERY OCCASION
The 2018 Summer trends are a fab mix of florals, pastels, sequins and evening glam. Consider trends, styles and colours and pick what works for you. ● Trends: Ruffles;
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Co-ordinated accessories: Clutch £10 Bracelet £5 Handbag £12 Pendant £10 all at Butterfly Boutique
Rolled-up belts and phone chargers can fill space in empty shoes. Keep your case s compact fill any gap with scarves.
Luggage tag £13 Gianni Conti backpack £145 Bellroy wallet £99 The Tannery
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Summertime is here! And with it, lots of fantastic reasons to get all dressed up...
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Head to intu Chapelfield, the city’s biggest shopping centre, and you’ll see its fashion stores awash with the latest collections in every shade of the rainbow, as the high street embraces the catwalk trend for ‘Crayola’ summer dressing. Sheridan Smith, marketing manager at intu Chapelfield says this summer, it’s all about wearing colour with confidence; “Dresses are your wardrobe warriors this season, and the brighter the better. From cobalt blue to emerald green, sunshine yellow or tomato red; the Crayola trend that was so strong on the catwalk, is now in our stores. It’s a feel-good look that can’t fail to put a smile on your face. “A bright, colourful dress is so versatile too. Be it a midi, maxi, wrap-dress or with a detailed floral print, a bold dress will be worn throughout summer, day or night. Accessorise with a fascinator, mini-bag and heels for a special occasion. Or; team with a trusty denim jacket, white pumps and a must-have straw bag for a relaxed daytime style, perfect for a Pimms in the beer garden. For an extra pop, a statement earring will complete the look.”
Shades £16 River Island
Pleated dress £99 Biba at House of Fraser
Espadrilles £49 Office
Mini camera bag £25 Monsoon
Tassel earrings £8.99 H&M Green dress £65 River Island
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Disc fascinator £35 Monsoon Red sun dress £65 River Island
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One occasion where you have the perfect reason to wear a bright new frock is the Royal Norfolk Show, 27 and 28 June. And once again, the team from intu Chapelfield will be there on both days, sponsoring the Best Dressed contest. This year, the intu style spotters will be joined by a special guest judge – Laura, our very own editor of Vanilla. Get spotted for your truly show-stopping outfit and you could win the title of Best Dressed showgoer, plus a £250 intu Chapelfield gift card. Now that’s something to smile about!
Ruched dress £40 River Island
THINK YOUR OUTFIT IS WORTHY OF WINNING? Simply stop by the judging area in front of the RNAA offices at 2.50pm on both days of the Royal Norfolk Show. Even if you haven’t been ‘spotted’ you can put yourself forward as the Best Dressed at show and enjoy a glass of fizz.
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Men, a wedding is not a business meeting. Wear a suit, but choose a lovely tie, and match the colour to the outfit of your partner – complement each other to be a stylish couple.
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Avoid white, that’s the bride’s prerogative, but you need to find colours that suit you best. If you don’t know what suits you, give me a call and come and have your colours done.
Look natural throughout the day, choose understated Ted Baker make-up and you can shirtbig guns pull Bella out the later£95 in Jarrold the day for the evening do with a stronger lipstick, darker eyeshadow or an extra layer of mascara. Don’t feel pressured into buying a hugely expensive new designer outfit just because it’s a wedding. You can find gorgeous things at M&S and local department breaker stores that Wind will be just as £45 Canaries good, but kinder to your Official pocket. If you must buy something new, invest in something you can wear again, or just mix and match with a new jacket and shoes.
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Accessorise with stunning jewellery, scarves, shoes and bags. But the key to success here is balance and scale. Don’t match hat, shoes and bag, just two of the three, or you‘ll look like a set.
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Whenever I get together with fellow opticians the topic always turns to them lamenting why it is that people have multiple pairs of shoes, lots of different clothes but only one pair of glasses? This is when I take a deep breath, count to ten and resist the urge to shout “it’s your own fault!” Opticians in the UK have made buying glasses inextricably linked to having your eyes tested, for most people that will be every two years. We’ll even go as far as putting you off having new glasses if you don’t have a change of prescription. This then turns the purchase into a need rather than a want. Who wouldn’t want lots of different glasses, bright ones, subtle ones and even blingy! It can’t be the cost to the consumer that’s
the problem, my boutique opticians is opposite John Lewis so we see lots of ladies buying handbags, shoes and clothes, we see fellas carrying suit bags from the top men’s shops that cost double what a great pair of glasses cost. So when we opened Oculus it gave me a chance to do things differently. We love browsers, we really enjoy people coming in and trying on our frames. Even if you don’t buy new glasses, if you have enjoyed the experience you will come back another day, that’s how life works. The price you are quoted includes the thinnest material for your prescription, we won’t let someone pick a frame only to find the finished pair of glasses being ruined by ugly lenses. We stock different brands and we take pride in having frames that you can’t get elsewhere! Next time you are in the city, please do pop in and see us, our tea and coffee is pretty good too! Jeff@Oculus
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his stunning Cosima Handbag in Apple, has been made exclusively for the Tannery Collection. It is both strong and durable, but all in a very small package. However it is when you look inside that this bag gets even better. The interior is divided into two separate compartments, making it not only fashionable, but highly practical. And the compact size of this cute handbag, makes it perfect for weddings and christenings.
● Made from full grain calf leather ● 3 compartments, a security zipped pocket within lining and mobile phone sleeve ● Magnetic popper closure on main compartment ● Attachable crossbody strap ● Fabric lining ● Available in seven colours
HOW TO ENTER To be in with a chance of winning this lovely handbag just email us, stating your name, address, and telephone number to: competitions@vanilla-magazine.co.uk
Please put ‘Tannery Handbag’ in the subject line of your email. Terms & Conditions: Competition closes 31 July 2018. The winner is selected at random and notified direct. Prize not transferable and must be collected from one of The Tannery shops, in either Woodbridge or Norwich.
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CECIL AMEY The largest independent opticians in East Anglia
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ECIL C AMEY opened his first optical practice in Norwich in 1924. Today the company has eight practices, employing over 68 members of staff including over 25 expert opticians and four members of the Amey family and is proud to be the largest independent opticians in East Anglia. Now, over 94 years after the first practice opened, each Cecil Amey store offers a thoroughly professional yet friendly service in a clean, modern environment. Their team of highly trained, qualified optometrists offer comprehensive eye examinations using the very latest technology and equipment to provide you with the very best eye care possible. With Robert and Emma Amey firmly at the helm and motivated to maintain a quality in clinical excellence to make Cecil, Robert’s grandfather, proud they strive to continually research, develop and follow up on their clinical service by offering some of the very best products in the marketplace today. Whilst a keen interest is displayed in the fashionable spectacle frames on offer, some of which are exclusive to Cecil Amey in this region, focus is still on quality, fit and practicalities. Emma stresses: “This is why we are still always keen to provide opportunities for our teams to undertake professional qualifications and continue learning. Whilst there is a cost to this for the company we cannot
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modernise the presentation of products and improve the comfort and feel for their patients by offering fantastic surroundings for all their eye care in conjunction with offering a wide range of frames to suit all budgets. Excitedly, they are planning their 7th annual presence at the Royal Norfolk Show in June, which is always a great couple of days. Fully supported by many of their suppliers, in particularly Nikon and Moscot, who will be joining them at the show ground they will have a huge range of sunglasses and frames for sale and lots of expert advice on hand for any queries. A generous show promotion and a cool refreshing glass of fizz will be on offer on both days so please pop in and see them on 160 Presidents Avenue. ■
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“With the hope that the holidays will be filled with plenty of family memories it can soon become a stressful time for the whole family!”
How can I manage summer holiday childcare? MY QUESTION: I am worried about how I will manage childcare over the summer holidays, especially as a separated family. There is so much to think about and organise, how I am going to entertain my children for six weeks? Who is going to have the children and when? How am I going to afford it all? How am I going to be able to go to work and look after the children?
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Hilarious comedy from Norwich and beyond. An evening of laughs, silliness and all round entertainment. Bring your grandma and your neighbour and your SATURDAY 9 JUNE best friend too. BOWIE STARMAN HEROS WORLD TOUR The Birdcage 8pm– Simply the best Bowie sounds you will hear 10.30pm. £2 advance/ performed by ‘Blackstar’ the world’s finest Bowie £4 on the door band. Put on your red shoes and dance the blues when the highly charged show Bowie Starman comes to town. Packed with songs from all eras of Bowie’s celebrated career from Rebel Rebel and China Girl to Let’s Dance, Young Americans, Ashes To Ashes and Life On Mars. Maddermarket Theatre 7.30pm £22
FRIDAY 16 JUNE FAMILY SILENT DISCO
It’s daytime rave time! Get glittered up and head down for an early danceathon with laser lights and smoke from 10am – midday. Light, healthy fruit snacks will be provided in the bar and there will be goody bags available to purchase for just £1 with a few essential disco items – glow stick and light up balloon! Norwich Arts Centre 10am. Under 5s £4; 5-16yrs £6; Adults £7.50
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On the weekend of 7-8th of July, to coincide with the city’s Lord Mayor’s Celebration, there will be free live music on St Gregory’s Green. Bands, DJs and solo acts, accompanied by cocktails and more from the Birdcage Pub. 12pm - 6pm
SATURDAY 16 JUNE NORWICH CREATIVE MARKET
Following the success of our first event Norwich Creative Market is back. We will be in St. Andrews Hall on the 16th June for another beautiful collection of creations from 60+ talented creators. The Halls 11am – 4pm
Saturday 30 June THE ULTIMATE FOOD PAIR PARTY
Welcome to the Pizza & Prosecco Festival – the ultimate food pair party is coming to Norwich. Get your slice of fun while you sip on bubbles to a singalong sound track that's cheesier than your pizza topping. Each ticket includes: entry and entertainment, a free Aperol Spritz, a prosecco bible and a slice of rustic pizza to get your taste buds going. Open 1pm – 5pm / 6pm – 10pm £15.99
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ŠKODA Karoq Edition Fact File Mpg: 50.4mpg OTR price: £24,515 Comfort: ★★★ ★ Economy: ★★★★ Class: ★★★★★ Verdict: It excels in the areas it needs to – comfort, practicality, durability and value for money comfortable is easy. Best of all though, the seats have a memory function, so after Cousin Hermione has borrowed the Karoq, one can return to the saved settings like magic! ŠKODA’s VarioFlex adjustments allows the three rear seats to be moved individually fore and aft, reclined or removed completely providing fabulous flexibility and the possibility of using the huge potential space to transport the more bulky bits of tack, sports kit or furniture after a trip to the local “Brocante”. On the subject of practicality, ŠKODA has really thought through storage requirements and come up with a large glove locker with
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Enjoy FREE evening events in Norwich Thursdays 5pm – 8pm, 5 July – 6 September Covent Garden performers, live music and bands! St Gregory’s Green, Westlegate, London Street, Gentleman’s Walk & Norwich Arts Centre Front Lawn
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Old skin cells can look dull and lifeless. Exfoliating leaves a new layer of skin, which will look fresh, renewed, and radiant. Furthermore, exfoliating can clear your pores of dirt and grease more effectively than cleansing, which can help achieve a clearer complexion. DO I NEED TO DO IT EVERY DAY?
Exfoliating should be part of your skin care routine but you can overexfoliate as too much scrubbing can cause irritation, especially on more sensitive skin. Here at the clinic we have our own Diamond Exfoliator, which we recommend for use two or three times a week, but you must choose a product which is right for your skin. WHAT PROFESSIONAL EXFOLIATION TREATMENTS ARE AVAILABLE?
There are a lot of treatments available depending on the level of exfoliation you are hoping to achieve. Here at the clinic we offer everything from laser resurfacing and chemical peels, which can achieve dramatic results but do require some down time, to microdermabrasion, which is a smooth a gentle exfoliation and can do done in your lunch break. June/July 2018 Vanilla
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IS THERE A TREATMENT WHICH YOU PREFER?
We are excited to have recently introduced Dermaplaning at the clinic. It has been widely reported in the media as “the new way to exfoliate your face” and we are currently one of the only clinics in Norfolk with trained skin care practitioners who can offer this treatment. HOW DOES DERMAPLANING DIFFER FROM OTHER EXFOLIATION TREATMENTS?
The procedure uses a sterile, surgical scalpel to gently “shave” the skin’s surface, removing the top layer of dead skin along with fine, vellus hair (aka peach fuzz), after which an enzyme peel, is applied. The whole process reveals a fresh and rejuvenated skin surface, perfect for make-up application. It is an entirely safe and highly effective physical exfoliation procedure requiring little or no downtime after the treatment.
WHAT DO YOU RECOMMEND?
I would always begin by speaking to our skin care practitioners. They are all highly trained and will only recommend products and treatments which are right for you and your skin. ■
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sterilised tools, which allows the practitioner to create a naturallooking brow with ultra-fine micro lines that look like individual hairs. It’s a meticulous process that takes nearly two hours to complete but the results should last for 6-18 months. The first and most important part of the process is establishing the ideal shape of the brow – one that both balances the face and that the client is happy with. Gianna at Gianna Zagni, in
ICROBLADING ‘etches’ the chosen pigment into the skin, to give the appearance of hair. The skin surface is slightly broken, but surprisingly, there is no downtime to this treatment. Afterwards, Gianna gives her clients some balm to put on their brows over the coming days and tells them to avoid getting them wet for seven days. This helps to prevent the skin from peeling and to protect the brows so the skin can repair quickly. Gianna tells us microblading really is the “big thing” in beauty treatments at the moment and can barely keep up with the demand for bookings. We can see why! Gianna Zagni, The Square, Thorpe Marriott, Norwich t: 01603 260880 Gianna Zagni Salon Tues/Thurs/Fri: 9am-6pm Weds: 9am-7.30pm Sat: 9am-5.30pm
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1 STEP 1: Critical measurements are taken to ensure each eyebrow starts, finishes and peaks at the optimum point. By using the golden ratio to measure your total facial proportions Gianna discovers exactly where your brow should ideally be placed.
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Each of the six Hair Ritual products is formulated with a powerful concentration of botanical extracts and essential oils, minerals, vitamins and proteins. These ingredients energise the hair bulb and restructure the hair fibre, linseed extract and einkorn wheat extract to protect the hairs natural colour and natural alphabisabolol to soothe the scalp. Day after day, hair will become stronger, denser and shine with vitality. Visit the Sisley counter for a complimentary hair rituals massage to experience the hero products from the range.
At the Sisley counter within John Lewis Norwich the team offer a range of fantastic products and services to help you with your skincare, haircare and make-up requirements. The team offer free consultations to help and advise you on the latest skincare and make-up products, they also offer their award-winning 60 minutes facials either at their counter or in a beauty room away from the shop floor, a booking fee of £50 is required but is redeemable against two Sisley products. To book a facial or a consultation visit the Sisley counter at John Lewis Norwich or call 01603 677802 ext 4262.
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EXCLUSIVE SALON HIRE Available for hen do’s, birthdays, special celebrations and corporate events. Choose between Party or Pamper Packages and have the salon to yourself. Optional extras include Prosecco, chocolate fondue and afternoon tea while you indulge in makeovers, beauty and hair treatments and a good pampering! *50% deposit required upon booking. Minimum 5 people.
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Yamuna Facial Therapy by Sharon Clark stimulates, relaxes and rejuvenates, offering a natural alternative to Botox, fillers and creams. It provides a lift to the face and relief from the effects of facial tension caused by frowning, jaw clenching, teeth grinding, headaches and blocked sinuses. For more details please contact:
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Dare to bare HOW DO YOU GET A BODY THAT’S FIT TO FLAUNT?
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DRY BRUSH YOUR BODY In essence, dry brushing is a combination of exfoliation and massage that involves taking a dry brush and moving it over your body in slow, circular motions two to three times a week. ● The firm bristles of the brush give your skin a thorough exfoliation, while the pressure helps to stimulate your circulation and lymphatic drainage, which can help the body eliminate the toxins which can contribute to cellulite.
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● It’s best to do this before you shower, for about three to five minutes. ● But be gentle, don’t press too hard and definitely no scrubbing. You’re aiming for gentle exfoliation! RELAX YOUR MIND & SOUL We’re often guilty of rushing around like crazy, without ever finding time to relax and unwind. But that kind of lifestyle can lead to our bodies becoming super unhealthy. When we feel stressed, we produce cortisol and this chemical is pumped around our body. In addition to causing a host of other problems, cortisol can actually encourage our bodies to store fat. And as more fat accumulates, so can the appearance of cellulite. Yoga can help reduce stress and moving from pose to pose can help increase circulation and the flow of lymphatic fluid. EMBRACE HEALTHY EATING While cellulite can target anyone, whatever their weight, it makes sense to opt for a healthy diet. ● Increase fruit and vegetable intake, especially blueberries,
strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, and cranberries. ● Reduce simple, processed carbs which can cause high blood insulin levels and promote fat formation. ● Instead, choose small amounts of whole grain low GI carbs such as multi-grain bread, sweet potato and legumes to help stabilise blood sugars and insulin levels. ● Include healthy fats. Replace saturated fats with healthy omega-3 fats such as oily fish, flaxseed, fish oils and nuts. UP YOUR EXERCISE GAME ● Find a sport or class you absolutely love and find the time to get involved. ● Firming the muscle underneath the cellulite will help smooth the skin’s appearance. ● Focus on strength-training moves that build up hamstrings, quads, buttocks, and hips. ● Aim for training the lower body at least twice a week, increasing the weight over time to challenge your muscles. ● Interval training – which involves varying the intensity of your activity – is a great way to burn body fat. ■
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DO EACH EXERCISE FOR 1 MINUTE, BACK TO BACK, UNTIL YOU HAVE HAVE COMPLETED ALL FOUR. REST FOR 1 MINUTE THEN REPEAT THREE TO FOUR TIMES
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To tone up the bum and the lower body
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The Annex Established in 1997, The Annex is a small, faithful kitchen shop based in Norwich. l All our bespoke kitchens and furniture
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See p89 for stockist’s details Rhinofloor Elite Istanbul in green £26m2
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From classic 1950s retro to sophisticated and contemporary, there’s a vinyl flooring design that’s perfect for your home. Hardwearing yet soft underfoot, vinyl flooring comes in wonderfully versatile designs that can adapt to suit almost any space. Arbons Carpets & Flooring
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Small glass and antique brass lamp £125 All available to view in store at Paula Gundry Interiors
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Adrian Humphries in The Annex’s inspiring showroom
new online business called Alfie & George, which is designed for the younger, hipster generation. Adrian’s son Sam Humphries says: “Alfie & George offers younger customers the same superb quality handmade kitchens, but they are available to buy online, assembled, primed and coated, which they can fit themselves. And we can ship anywhere in the UK. “With no fitting charge, this cuts the overall cost of a kitchen by half – we are often cheaper than B&Q. We named the business after my grandfathers and I believe Alfie & George will be a huge success because, like them, it is solid, nononsense and completely reliable.” The Annex also specialises in one-off furniture and accessories, and these are mostly sourced from Eastern Europe and France. Adrian says: “We have an eclectic mix of fascinating and unique pieces, such as butchers’ blocks, clocks, farmhouse tables
and battered leather sofas. Nothing is off the peg, it’s all original, and designed to add a bit of flair to our bespoke kitchens.” So what sort of kitchens do people want these days, what’s in and upcoming? “Shaker style is still our biggest seller, clean lines and simple design,” Adrian says. “But people are getting braver with colour, and we are seeing darker greys, bold reds, Scandinavian blue and yellow, and even aubergine. Retro is big! Copper and zinc work surfaces are proving very popular too, so we are working with some great materials to create the kitchens of the future.” ■ For more details go to www.handmadekitchensnorfolk.co.uk or call 01603 628080
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HANDCRAFTED KITCHEN is everyone’s dream, and at The Annex, on Unthank Road, Norwich, the dream is affordable, beautifullymade reality. The Annex is one of the most successful bespoke kitchen design and manufacturers in the region, offering a very hands-on service, experience and skill that has won them accolades and awards for over 20 years. Owner Adrian Humphries, a cabinet maker by trade, runs the business with his son Sam and they both have a very clear idea of what sets The Annex apart. “Our kitchens are all handcrafted and original, using solid reclaimed timber that's 70 years old or more, and traditional construction methods such as mortise and tenon and dovetailing,” says Adrian. “Superior quality runs through everything we do.” “We have a team of ten designers, fitters and painters, so there is huge knowledge and experience here. This means that when customers come and see us we understand what they need and are able to work with them to deliver exactly what they want. And we are a Which? Trusted Trader. “But there is no pushy sales pitch with us. We are old fashioned, but very skilled in the latest design techniques, so customers get the best of both worlds.” The Annex’s latest venture is a
We offer a tailor made interior design service to meet your individual requirements and needs, from a single blind to a full design project.
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KITCHEN GADGETS YOU’LL LL ACTUALLY WANT TO USE Fun doesn’tt have to mean frivolous... These gadgets and gizmos are really useful!
Chop onions, herbs, tomatoes and vegetables in seconds with this nifty food chopper £8.40 Kitchenary
Energy-saving nest steamer steams 3 vegetables in one pan £15 Kitchenary
For chopping, blending, pulverising or grinding you need a Tower Xtreme Pro blender £49.99 Thorns DIY
By using a ‘rocking’ motion, this stylish tool crushes garlic cloves quickly and easily by forcing the pieces up through its mesh holes, leaving your hands free of garlic odour. £20 John Lewis
KitchenCraft vegetable spiralizer £9.99 Thorns DIY
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2-In-1 orange zester makes light work of zesting all citrus fruits £4 Kitchenary
Chicken leg shaped herb infuser £9.95 John Lewis
Eva citrus press with jug £70 John Lewis Vanilla June/July 2018
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Egg separator which catches 6 egg yolks at a time £10 Kitchenary
KitchenCraft mug toppers seal your mug and keep drinks fresh £3 each Kitchenary Cook healthy fried meals using little to no oil with this compact air fryer. The rapid air circulation system provides results quickly and efficiently. Tower Air Fryer £74.99 Thorns DIY June/July 2018 Vanilla
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BY HOLLY PAGANI INTERIOR DESIGNER AT SALT INTERIORS
Create the Summer Living Look
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ouseplants and botanical themes have been gaining popularity in interior design over the last couple of years and brighter colours are being seen more and more. The last few collections have seen lots of bright, fun prints with foliage or animals on them and the colour palettes have been strong – greens, reds and oranges, counterbalanced with some pastel tones. These leafy prints and nature-inspired patterns can help bring a freshness into your home and create a summer feel all year round, whilst the exotic, jungle-inspired designs bring energy to a room. The new collection from Baker Lifestyle is the aptly named Carnival and is packed with a mix of ethnic, exotic and botanical prints as well as as textured plains in strong natural shades. A multi coloured fabric will allow you to pick and choose a couple of colours to work with – for instance use one colour for some fun kitchen chairs or as new cushions on an existing sofa. Or pair a neutral backdrop with a large scale botanical print and don’t be frightened to use contrasting geometric patterns on an occasional chair to create a more eclectic, well-travelled look. ‘Orinoco’ from the Carnival collection teamed with ‘Carnival Chevron’ is perfect for this. Obviously, you can add the real thing – succulents and houseplants – to the scheme to really create an inside garden feel and if they don’t survive at least the curtains will!
Orinoco and Carnival Chevron fabrics by Baker Lifestyle
Llewellyn fabric from the Blendworth Library Collection
Curtains and cushion in Carnival Garden by Baker Lifestyle
● For ideas on how you can accessorise a room or for any interior design queries contact Holly at Salt Interiors: info@saltinteriors.co.uk.
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The Kitchenary NORFOLK’S LARGEST INDEPENDENT COOKSHOP
Cookware & Bakeware Tools • Gadgets • Cake Decorations Home-brew equipment Cake tin hire If you love cooking (or know someone who does) come along and see what we have for you! Taverham Craft Centre (behind Taverham Garden Centre) Fir Covert Road, Taverham Norwich NR8 6HT
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If you love antique furniture and interiors look no further. If you fancy a trip out, we have a great showroom that you can come and visit, but please note we only take visitors by appointment. We also sell online through Antiques Atlas and sellingantiques.co.uk, please visit our website to find out more.
The fantastic thing about Hingham Antiques Fair is that the public can buy retail items, at very good prices, and it is a great place for dealers who want to regularly replenish their stock. The fair is very well attended by people from across the country and is open on the last Sunday of every month.
For information on Cloverleaf Home Interiors or Hingham Antiques Fair, please contact 01953 483691 • 07919 040909
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TIPS FOR THE SUMMER
From Fiona at Norwich Sunblinds TIP NUMBER 1: PERFECT FIT BLINDS It’s that time of year again – the doors are open to make the most of the warmer weather, and if you have a conservatory or garden room – those rooms where shade is especially important – you may find yourself moving your blinds backwards and forwards as you go in and out or as you open and shut the door or windows. If “flapping blinds” is a problem, take a look at perfect fit blinds. These blinds fit to UPVC windows and are enclosed in a neat frame, so that the blinds move with the window or door. These are fantastic in any room in the house but are especially useful for bi-fold doors and conservatories. They are childsafe and are available as roller, venetian or pleated blinds.
TIP NUMBER 2: BLACKOUT BLINDS Blackout curtains or blinds work well for blocking light and have the added advantage that they help to keep heat in during the colder winter months. If you think blackout blinds are boring, think again. Advances in technology now mean that these blinds are available in decorative fabrics. Rich colours and textures look sensational, especially with Louvolite’s luxurious Chenille, shot silk and satin ranges. Vision blinds offer an alternative option. Cutting edge blinds alternate mesh paneling, which can filter light, with solid fabric, which can be lowered to block out the light completely. TIP NUMBER 3: SOLAR PROTECTIVE COATING Some of the best performing fabrics have a solar protective coating that reflects the heat and light. Louvolite’s Solar Protective Coating (SPC) lets in natural light whilst reducing solar gain. Look out for fabrics that have this protective coating. TIP NUMBER 4: FLY SCREENS Fly screens can be custom made to fit your doors and windows to stop the creepy crawlies coming in – useful at this time of year when windows are kept open.
Norwich Sunblinds, 8 St Benedicts Street, Norwich NR2 4AG t: 01603 334020 www.norwichsunblinds.co.uk
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HEN Sue Huckle’s niece Rosie held her wedding reception at Seven Acres she suggested borrowing some bay trees from the nursery to decorate the marquee. It turned out to be a “light bulb moment”… the idea of Posh Plants germinated and has since grown to embrace the the things in life that Sue loves. PLANT HIRE
Posh Plants Club
Posh Plants hire large interior and topiary plants for weddings, parties and events. Bay trees, olives, cloud trees and the new blossom canopy trees are delivered and installed by Sue and her team (aka “the dream team”) before the event. The trees make such a difference to a venue. Offices, restaurants and local businesses can also hire Posh Plants on a long term basis, giving them a cost effective means of having beautiful, healthy plants in the workplace. GARDEN DESIGN
Seven Acres Nursery is filled with lovely plants and pots
As a trained and award-winning garden designer Sue has created gardens across the east of England from small courtyards to hotel gardens. Working closely with her clients Sue will create designs and can supply plants from her nursery at East Tuddenham.
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From the comfort of your armchair browse amongst garden furniture, plants, pots, rustic planters and Silver Leaves Jewellery. POSH PLANTS CLUB
Ideal for the plant lover who perhaps doesn’t have the time to shop in the traditional way, or just loves the idea of receiving exciting parcels, this is a new and exciting way to enjoy plants in your home. Chosen by Sue and delivered to your door every three months, you can look forward to a beautiful houseplant in a ceramic pot, or a selection of garden plants to enjoy as a group or plant into the border. You will also receive information on the conditions and care the plant requires, really handy if you’re new to keeping plants. ■
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Filled with lovely plants and pots this quiet corner at Seven Acres is a great place to explore and even taste some of the delicious strawberries that Sue grows. Award-winning garden design
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FIRST AND LAST FOR FOOD AND MORE If you love world foods, then the Last Pub Standing, on King Street, speaks your language. Head chef Clive Marchesi has created a superb menu that reflects his 30-year career working around the globe, but with a healthy nod to well-loved local and traditional too, such as a delicious Sunday roast and ales exclusively from Norwich breweries. This is a brilliant place to chill out over the summer, with 25% off all drinks between 5pm and 7pm Monday to Saturday, two bottles of Prosecco for £30 on Fridays, live music events, and bags of room for parties, events or just having a frosty one in the pub garden. www.lastpubstanding.co.uk
NEW COCKTAIL BAR FOR CITY Chambers Cocktail Company is the new venture from Norwich publicans Nick and Briony De’Ath who have teamed up with cocktail expert Matt Saunders to create a whole new cocktail experience in Norwich. With classic styling, luxurious seating and booths, the former Lawyer pub in Tombland has been transformed – it’s filled with leathers, velvet, warm wood and cool marble set against midnight blue walls with pops of colour!
Ciao! What could be better on a hot summer’s day than an authentic, delicious Italian gelato from Café Gelato on Opie Street? This little taste of Italy has unveiled four exciting new flavours for summer that will get your taste buds tingling and cool at the same time. Try their delicious duo of chocolate sorbets made with single region cocoa powder from Tanzania and Venezuela — great vegan options. And if you are nuts about gelato, you will go crazy for the new walnut and almond flavours, using the finest produce from Sorrento and Sicily.
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Impress your friends with this pretty summer salad from Dan Freear at Strattons
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Beetroot & Goat’s Curd SERVES 8
1 litre of goat’s milk 1 tbsp rennet 1 tbsp lemon juice 1 bunch of golden baby beetroot 1 bunch of candied baby beetroot 4 large red beetroot 300ml white wine vinegar 235g caster sugar 1 small Handful juniper berries 1 bunch of spring onions 150g fresh peas podded
1 Heat the goats milk on the stove in a large pan until it reaches 32˚C. Remove and stir in the rennet and lemon juice. Cool and then refrigerate for 2½ hours for the curd to set. 2 Meanwhile clean all the beetroots under a cold running tap. Steam the large red beetroots for 25 minutes or until cooked through and boil the baby beets for 14 minutes. When all the beetroots are cooked, run under a cold tap for five minutes to chill and prevent over cooking. Leave them to soak in cold water for 30 minutes to enable the skins to come away easily. 3 Quarter the baby beets and place into sterilised kilner jars. Run the large red beetroots
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through a mandolin to get thin even slices. Place the white wine vinegar, 200ml of water, the juniper berries and the sugar into a saucepan and bring to the boil. Once boiled remove from the heat and allow to cool for 20 minutes. Pour into the kilner jars completely covering the baby beetroots. Thinly slice the spring onions. 4 After 2½ hours the curd should have separated from the whey. At this point pass the mixture through a sieve lined with muslin so you will be left with the curd. This will take a little bit of time so leave the sieve and curd in the fridge to drain for approximately 1 hour. 5 Place the drained curd into
a bowl with a generous pinch of sea salt and cracked black pepper. 6 To construct the dish place eight thinly sliced beetroot circle onto the plate forming a circle, on top of this sit 6 pickled beetroot quarters, three of each colour. Use a tea spoon and delicately place 5 half teaspoons of curd on top of the red beetroot. Sprinkle over the fresh peas and spring onions on top to garnish and bring a bit of freshness to the dish. Garnish with pea shoots and red veined sorrel. Strattons Hotel, 4 Ash Close, Swaffham PE37 7NH Tel: 01760 723845 www.strattonshotel.com
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POILER ALERT – Number Twenty Four, in Wymondham, is everything you would expect from an award-winning restaurant, and much more! Dining there on a Friday evening, we were immediately welcomed into a relaxed, end-of-the-week buzz and a full house of diners of all ages, from seniors to young couples. The menu is simple but perfectly balanced, with just five starters and five mains. But each dish has been painstakingly thought through and there is something to tempt every palate. My fellow diner started with rillette of salt beef brisket, flavoured with grain mustard, roasted onion chutney, chard and beetroot salad. this wholesome, earthy and simple dish reminded him of his childhood, the way salt beef used to taste, with a bold flavour and superb texture.
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My Cromer crab and smoked salmon, avocado and rocket salad, with sweet chilli dressing was the perfect choice for a fish lover, with delicate smoked salmon and tender crab, and a sweet and piquant dressing to bring it all together. Delicious! Mains were equally mouthwatering. My dining companion opted for the roasted rump of lamb with boxty potatoes (a delicious take on bubble and squeak with smoked bacon), piquant red cabbage, and red wine port sauce. He loved the generous portion of melt-in-the-mouth lamb, cooked perfectly as ordered, and the lovely contrasting flavours of the dish. Tempted again by the fish, my fillet of sea bass on Sauternes velouté with crayfish and spring onion was wonderfully good. A generous two fillets of fish, with a sweet wine and vodka sauce, scattered with pretty pink crayfish and some lovely creamy mash. We were also brought some crisp, fresh seasonal vegetables. Again, five desserts, but such a good range of sweet, refreshing, and just plain indulgent. Compelled to try the latter, my
partner didn’t hesitate to order the dark chocolate whisky mousse cake with morello cherries and honeycomb ice cream. It was every bit as delicious as he wanted it to be, a perfect mix of rich mousse, with boozy cherries and a sticky crunch from the ice cream. My tangy citrus pavlova topped with coconut ice cream and brandy snap was a lighter dessert, but zingy, fruity and cool all at the same time. And who doesn’t love a snappy brandy snap?! A faultless meal on every count and beautifully presented. Chef owner, Jonathan, is a genius and deserves his excellent reputation. He is backed up by his wife, Isobel, and great staff. They are a joy; polite, interested, well informed and the customer is always their first priority. I will remember Number 24 for a long time to come. REVIEWER: LUCY OHSTEN
Number Twenty Four 24 Middleton Street, Wymondham NR18 0AD t: 01953 607750 www.number24.co.uk
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MODERN PUB DINING Fresh, seasonal food. Local suppliers. Seasonal produce. Norfolk Food & Drink Awards Best Pub 2016 Tripadvisor Certificate of Excellence 2017
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HE EARLHAM ARMS has been a popular place for drinking and dining in Norwich for generations. But the new owners on board have decided to raise the pub’s game and bring it up to date with a modern, chic new look, a mouthwatering all-day menu and much more. Co-owner Mark Phillips says: “The pub is a fantastic spot, but we know it can achieve so much more. It needs to be brought into the 21st Century, so we have undergone a pretty radical rebrand to maximise what we can do and offer customers so much more. “Firstly we have changed our name to The Earlham Norwich, and created a new branding and logo. As part of this we have redecorated the pub in a new colour scheme of greys, black, orange and white, which looks superb. So visually we are bang up to date, fresh and stylish. “Food is a big draw for us, so we have created a fantastic new menu that is available all day, starting with breakfast at 9am until last orders at 9.30pm. And we are now one of the few places in the city that does a roast until 8pm on Sundays. “We have also appointed a new chef, Keane Chowler, who is young, ambitious and very creative. He has developed a delicious menu focusing on the finest local produce. All our food is made fresh to order on site,
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and includes classics such as beer battered fish and chips, home cooked pies, stylish burgers and tapas. We also cater for vegetarians and vegans, so there is something for everyone. “With summer just around the corner we are also a great venue for live music, not big bands, but smaller groups that are great to listen to when you are drinking or eating. We have a beautiful outdoor space, a classic beer garden, with plenty of room for families. It’s a real sun trap and we expect it to be a popular place to chill out on a hot sunny day. “For people wanting to just pop in for a coffee we have a very good range of coffees. And I always like something sweet to go with my hot beverage, so we have introduced
a range of Costa-style cakes and pastries to go with them.” The new Earlham Norwich looks like the place to be this summer. Why not go along and see for yourself? ■
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butchers know how to handle, hang and prepare meat. This means our customers are guaranteed the very finest meat with enhanced flavour. One of our butchers is also a qualified chef, so we can help customers with recipes ideas and the best way to cook meat.” Harveys range of mouthwatering meats include beef, lamb, pork, award-winning poultry, gluten-free burgers and sausages, pies, dry cured bacon and ham, a wide choice of game, plus some a lovely local produce such as honey, eggs, chillies, chutneys and oils. They also offer a selection of meat boxes, so customers can buy just what they need for an entire week or month. To give customers far and
wide the added convenience of ordering produce online, Harveys has set up a shopping service on its website, with delivery available anywhere in the UK. “Our customer base is continually growing with a lot of people now buying online,” say Adie. “We want everyone to enjoy our meat, even if they are not local.” Offering value for money is also something that Harveys takes very seriously. “We know that alongside other organic butchers we are very competitive, and that’s what people want; to enjoy the best quality meat without breaking the bank. “Our small independant team control everything in house ensuring continuity of quality so that the final product is the best it can be for our happy customers.” £10 Off your first online order! See page79 for details www.puremeat.co.uk
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BESPOKE CATERING. NORFOLK ROOTS. We are Carway-Roe Events, a bespoke catering company from Norfolk. We create bespoke menus using only the finest, local and seasonal ingredients. Covering the entire region of East Anglia, we cater for all types of event with our range of services – from weddings, dinner parties and our cookery school, to corporate and unique occasions. Working alongside event director Phoebe Ballantyne- Hall, chef founder Connor Carway- Roe has many years experience in the industry, working and running kitchens in some of the best restaurants in the county.
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HE AWARD-WINNING Brasserie at Barnham Broom is a large modern, stylish space with stunning views over the golf course, and a menu that offers diners a real taste of the very best of local, seasonal Norfolk produce. The cuisine is contemporary, elegant and imaginative – modern English with a French twist! Starters range from baked king scallops wrapped in pancetta, roasted pigeon breast, salmon gravlax, and whipped goat’s cheese with pickled beetroot. I began with a seafood platter, billed as for two to share, but the chef was more than happy to create the dish just for me. It was a gorgeous work of art, a real show stopper. For my companion, a coarse game terrine, with tomato and pear chutney, shallot and hazelnut vinaigrette and toasted brioche. The dish was meaty, moist and full of flavour, and the addition of pear in the chutney was a perfect foil for the terrine.
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The wine list here is extensive and we chose a pinot noir for our meal, which was light, very drinkable and complemented every dish. Mains include a range of game, fish, steak and burgers from the grill, and some nice veggie options too. My partner and I both chose from the daily specials. For me the ‘catch of the day’ was a generous fillet of moist oven baked salmon. My fellow diner’s ‘cut of the day’ was thick medallions of Suffolk pork fillet wrapped in pancetta on a bed of new potatoes (instead of the creamy mash on the menu), ratatouille, steamed spinach and a rich red wine jus. He described the pork as just as it should be; full of flavour, tender, but with a bit of bite. The ratatouille was fresh and not overpowering, and the spinach was the perfect accompaniment. Desserts include marsala baked plums, bread and butter pudding, spice apple mille feuille, ice creams and a great looking cheese board. My partner loved his bitter
chocolate tart, blackcurrant and cream ice cream (instead of the rum and raisin on the menu) and a chocolate sauce. A really good looking dish; with buttery pastry and the perfect balance of bitter and sweet chocolate. The ice cream was tart, creamy and very moreish. The Brasserie at Barnham Broom isn’t just somewhere for hotel guests to eat, it’s a destination restaurant in its own right. The food is superb, elegant, creative and the welcome and service we received were second to none. Highly recommended for fine dining in beautiful surroundings. REVIEWER: LUCY OHSTEN
Honingham Rd, Barnham Broom, Norwich NR9 4DD T: 01603 759393 www.barnham-broom.co.uk
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Visit Farmyard’s new sister company The Dial House in Reepham for afternoon teas, an eclectic breakfast offering and a new sharing style roast dinner. We kick off with our first ‘Peak Of Season Feast’ at The Dial House with a Midsummer dinner on Thursday 5th July.
23 ST BENEDICTS STREET, NORWICH 01603 733188 www.farmyardrestaurant.com
DUMENIL NV BRUT PREMIER CRU £29.50
It is my specialist subject, having spent a fair bit of time in the region, enjoying the food and wine. Also having to drink Champagne at every meal and squeeze in tastings during the mornings and afternoons, too. It was a tough job but someone had to do it!! I was spoilt. I am the UK agent for a small family run “House” called Dumenil. I remember them years ago based in the Montagne de Reims – barely mountains, more a range of lowish hills between Reims and Epernay. They make a superb Champagne from the three ‘legal’ grape varieties, namely: Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier. The nonvintage Brut is made from a third of each of the grapes. Good small bubbles race up the flute, the wine is a pale yellow. Aromas of biscuit and brioche abound. The taste is a light dry wine, a little sugar is added after fermentation which just gives it a little softness in the initial taste. They make a full range and I will write about them all at some point. For a perfect wine which can be drunk anytime the Dumenil N/V Brut Premier Cru sells at £29.50 per bottle. Spoil yourself!
All wines are available from Tastebuds Wines Limited. Call 01603 713925 for an appointment to visit our warehouse or order online at tastebudswines.co.uk
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NOT-TO-MISS EVENTS Norwich SUNDAY 17 JUNE
Norwich Food and Drink Festival Organisers are promising an ever bigger and better festival for the 2018 foodie fiesta celebrating all that is wonderful about Norfolk's amazing food and drink industry. Sponsored by Norwich solicitors CozensHardy there will be loads to see and do for all the family, what better way to spend Father's Day. Tickets NOT required! Just come along! The Forum, Millennium Plain 27-28 JUNE
Royal Norfolk Show The Royal Norfolk Show is the UK’s largest two-day county Show. The Show is a great celebration of food, farming and the countryside. intu Chapelfield has once again
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Fashion show at the Royal Norfolk Show
teamed up with the RNS in search of this year’s best dressed show-goers. On both days of the Show stewards and style spotters will be on the look-out for the most striking outfits and sensational hats at Norfolk’s social event of the summer. Buy discounted tickets online now: Two day ticket £34, adult £21, children £8. Advance discount ends at midnight Tuesday 26 June. www.royalnorfolkshow.co.uk
WEDNESDAY 4 JULY
Wine Pairing Evening at Farmyard Farmyard Restaurant and CH Wine Merchants are holding a Domaine Gayda wine evening with wine maker Vincent Chansault. Farmyard have been massive fans of the wines since opening its doors and will be creating dishes to go along with a range of Vincent’s incredible wines. Andrew and Vincent will talk guests through each
course and pairing. It’s an event not to be missed. 01603 733188 to book 5 JULY-30 AUGUST
Head Out Not Home Norwich in the summer really is the place to be on Thursday evenings, with so much to enjoy, including an excellent array of shops, cafe's, bars and restaurants. This year Norwich Business Improvement District’s (BID) Head Out, Not Home summer events programme promises to be bigger and better than ever. Running from 5 July, Thursday evenings will be alive with FREE street entertainment including Covent Garden entertainers, bands and street performers So head to Gentleman's Walk, St Gregory's Green, Hay Hill and Timberhill between 5pm–8pm and enjoy free summer entertainment. 5-8pm Thursday Evenings
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Great Yarmouth 7,13 & 14 JUNE 5, 11, 18, 26 & 31 JULY
Summer Afternoon Racing At Great Yarmouth Racecousre they offer an informal and very welcoming environment with plenty of facilities for all the family. Free admission under 18s when accompanied by an adult. Gates open at noon Tickets: £13-£50
Kings Lynn UNTIL 15 JULY
Damien Hirst: Colour Space Paintings & Outdoor Sculptures This is a superb opportunity to be one of the first to see an exhibition of Damian Hirst’s new work. The Colour Space paintings have never been shown in public before and are a development of the iconic Spot Paintings which are among the artist's most recognised works. Houghton Hall houghtonhall.com
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THEATRE Norwich Theatre Royal highlights 5-16 JUNE
Jersey Boys This smash hit musical has won 57 major awards worldwide, including the Olivier Award for Best New Musical. Jersey Boys tells the true life story of four boys from the wrong side of the tracks who wrote their own songs, invented their own unique sound, and sold 100 million records worldwide. Jersey Boys is a story full of heart, humour and ‘sheer musical razzmatazz’ (The Sunday Express) you will simply never forget. Language which may not be suitable for younger audiences. Tickets £8-£50 19-23 JUNE
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the multi-award winning master of mind-control and psychological illusion returns to amaze, astonish and enthral audiences with his latest smash hit show. Tickets will sell out fast! Not suitable for under 12s Tickets £10-£45 26 JUNE - 8 JULY
Shrek The Musical Following a recordbreaking UK and Ireland Tour, the smash hit blockbuster is back – and larger than life! Based on the story and characters from the Oscar®-winning DreamWorks Animation film, this hilarious and spectacular production turns the world of fairytales upside down in an all-singing, all-dancing, must-see musical comedy. 5yrs+. Under 3's are not permitted into the auditorium for this production. 7.30pm. £8-£46 For more information go to theatreroyalnorwich.co.uk
Maddermarket Theatre SATURDAY 9 JUNE
Bowie Starman Heroes World Tour Simply the best Bowie sounds you will hear performed by ‘Blackstar’ the world’s finest Bowie band. Put on your red shoes and dance the blues when the highly charged show Starman comes to town. Packed with songs from all eras of Bowie’s celebrated career from Rebel Rebel and China Girl to Let’s Dance, Young Americans, Ashes To Ashes and Life On Mars. Tickets £22 2-30 JUNE NORWICH PLAYERS
Cleo, Camping, Emmanuelle and Dick Discover the true antics of the 'Carry On' film stars, in all their complex glory. Winner of the 1999 Olivier Award for Best New Comedy. Join Sid
James, Kenneth Williams and Barbara Windsor on the set of four 'Carry On' Films as their fortunes rise and fall, their looks fade and their relationships get even more complicated. “Affectionate, richly funny and hugely touching.” The Daily Telegraph 2.30pm & 7.30pm Tickets from £8 4-6 JULY MAD RED THEATRE SCHOOL
The Light Turns Blue This play is based on a true story. During the First World War, 17 year old Elsie Wright fools the world into believing she has photographed fairies in her garden. An ambitious young reporter seeks to expose Elsie as a fraud. But as she looks at the facts, might there be more to Elsie’s story than a simple hoax. 7.30pm Tickets £6.50 conc. £5.50 www.maddermarket.co.uk
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ENTERTAINMENT HIGHLIGHTS Norwich Theatre Royal highlights MONDAY 18 JUNE
Sarah Millican: Control Enthusiast Whether you’re sorting the tickets for this show or turning up when you’re told to, welcome. You’ll learn about Rescue Men, farting in hospital pants, what can happen at a bra fitting, the benefits of casserole, plus tips on how to talk to shop assistants and the correct way to eat a biscuit. Funny, frank and unapologetically filthy. 8pm £28.50 FRIDAY 27 JULY
Stephen Bailey Part of Creative Pride 18, celebrating the 10th anniversary of Norwich Pride. Meet your new potty-mouthed best friend, who supported Katherine Ryan and Jenny Éclair in their recent sell-
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out UK tours. Stephen Bailey’s friendly, open brand of gossipy humour has made him one of the most enjoyable acts on the UK comedy circuit today. He is ‘annoyingly sharp’ (The New Current) and in 2015, his show was nominated for the Amused Moose Comedy Award (Best Show). £12-£14 SUNDAY 29 JULY
Danny Baker - Good Time Charlie's Back In Town! Following the success of his Cradle to Grave tour, Danny Baker is back for his nationwide, high-principled series of one-night stands. The Good Time Charlie's Back! tour will be startling, high kicking, fresh and eruptive. "A delightful nostalgia fest. An ‘evening with’ like no other…a raft of cracking anecdotes" Mail on Sunday £10-£22.50. 7.30pm For more information go to www.theatreroyalnorwich.co.uk
Norwich Playhouse FRIDAY 15 JUNE
Grumpy Old Women: To The Rescue Starring Jenny Eclair, Dillie Keane and Lizzie Roper. Fed up with flogging their guts out and always having to be in charge, the Grumpy Old Women have put their knobbly old feet up in glorious retirement, free at last to practise their extreme colouring-in, ukelele orchestra and novelty fudge-making. Join them for 90 minutes of brand new ‘full-fat’, ‘batteries included’ comedy from the mistresses of grump. Tickets £14 FRIDAY 23 JUNE
Henning Wehn: Das Neuen Materialen Nachten Join the German Comedy Ambassador for Teutonic jolliness at its best. Expect some old favourites and plenty of new ideas. Some might call it work-
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in-progress but Henning prefers to describe it as masterpiece-underconstruction. Henning's recent TV and radio appearances include hosting Live At The Apollo (BBC 2), Have I Got News For You (BBC 1), The Unbelievable Truth (BBC Radio 4) and Fighting Talk (BBC 5 Live). Tickets £16.50 FRIDAY 27 JULY
La Voix
Part of Creative Pride 18, celebrating the 10th anniversary of Norwich Pride. Globally renowned variety star, La Voix, with stunning live vocals, delivering sound-alike singing performances of some of the world's biggest divas (Cher, Liza Minelli, Shirley Bassey, Judy Garland), mixed with hilarious comedy and finished off with the most magnificent gowns! Tickets £17.50-£20 For more information go to www.norwichplayhouse.co.uk
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of the wines are unique to Tastebuds and cannot be purchased through supermarkets or online. In many cases we are the main UK agent. l I go and taste all the wines I import and I know the wine makers l I have continuity of wines, just vintages change l I host tutored wine tasting (and dinners) l I manage corporate and personal gifts for clients l I write in this magazine!
Steve was born in the East End of London but lived his early years in North West London and Harrow, Middlesex. He moved to Norfolk 20 years ago. Steve studied hotel and catering at college and worked in the industry in London before embarking on an academic career, lasting nearly 30 years. Tastebuds Wines started 18 years ago and is now run as a shop/warehouse in Strumpshaw.
How did you first get involved in the wine trade? During my time working in the hotel and catering industry I was distantly involved with wine! I gained my diploma from the Wine & Spirit Education Trust and then lectured on wine and gastronomy. I used to take students on field trips to France, spending one week in Champagne and the second in another wine region. Students did work experience in local hotels and restaurants as well as learning about wine.
Do you have a favourite wine? I do not have a favourite wine, as such, as much depends on the various external factors like where I am, who I am with and
What do you think is Norwich’s jewel in the crown?
the general circumstances but I would always prefer to drink Champagne. Preferably old and made with a majority of Pinot Noir.
Is there any tipple you’ve never tried but would love to? No, I think I have tried everything I wish to try!
Tell us about Tastebuds. What makes it different from other wine shops? The most important thing to say is Tastebuds Wines imports from France, Portugal and Spain. All
Norwich has such diversity of all aspects of life – I think the modern terminology is that “it is a cool place” to be.
Where is your favourite place to eat out? I rarely eat out in the city – I prefer to visit country eateries. My current favourite is The Kings Arms in Fleggburgh – only nine miles from Norwich. The food is outstanding and it also has 5* accommodation and a good wine list which I hope to improve! For more details on what Tastebuds Wine can offer visit www.tastebudswines.co.uk
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