ISSUE 02 • JANUARY 2017
Lifestyle Magazine for Ipswich Residents, Businesses and Visitors
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WATERFRONT Life
Editor’s
Firstly, I have to thank you so much for all of the amazing responses that we have received from fellow Waterfront Residents, following the launch of the magazine and website last month. These comments reiterate just how much the area wants and needs this initiative to flourish. Talking about flourishing, I would also sincerely like to thank all of our brand partners, who have eagerly jumped on board and supported our rapid and continuing growth. Our future plans are reliant on these partnerships and local commerce has reacted in just the way that we had hoped. In addition to local commerce, I am delighted that the University has immediately found ways to support us and to such an extent that ‘Student Life’ has now evolved (see page 22). Please continue to feedback your comments and questions to info@waterfrontlife.co Best wishes for a fantastic 2017. Richard Stewart Chair of IWRA & Editor
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WATERFRONT RESIDENTIAL Promising Year For New Builds................................ 4 WATERFRONT FITNESS New Year, New You ................................................................6-7 WHAT’S ON THE WATER Music On The Waterfront ....................................................8 WATERFRONT MOTORING New Jaguar Land Rover Showroom .................10-11 MYSTERY DINER REPORT Feat. Food For Thought ........................................12-13 DANCE EASY? Waterfront Life Goes Dancing ..................................................................15 WATERFRONT LEGAL Divorce, The Basics .......................................................................16 MY LIFE Introducing Quay Place ............................................................................................... 17 WATERFRONT REVIEW The Best Bacon Sarnie ........................................................... 19 WATERFRONT HEALTH How Tolerant Are We? ............................................................ 20 STUDENT LIFE Introducing Our Ties With The Uni........................................................22 2 • J A NUA RY 2017 • WAT ERF RO NT LIF E
RESTAURANT
of the year We are delighted to 2017 announce the launch of the 2017 ‘Restaurant of the Year’ awards. Restaurants that meet the criteria shown will be contacted in due course, but in the meantime, if restaurant owners would like an insight, please email us for more details to info@waterfrontlife.co or visit www.waterfrontlife.co/roty2017
CRITERIA Less than 6 outlets in size - can be a restaurant, cafe, pub or bar. Specific geographic area - on & surrounding the Waterfront (including the ‘Saints’) Cuisine type - British, European, Chinese, Asian, Fast Food, Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Indian, Bangladeshi, Full list of criteria provided to the business, upon initial contact from the ROTY team at Waterfront Life.
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WATERFRONT Residential
2017
looks like a promising year for
NEW BUILDS WRITTEN BY NICK GOLDING Despite a year of uncertainty; with a successful Brexit vote, the introduction of new housing legislation and Donald Trump’s successful bid to become President of the United States, the UK property market has enjoyed an extremely positive year, and this has certainly been felt within the local area. In fact, the East Anglia region is thriving in the aftermath of the Brexit vote, in terms of new property developments. 2016 has proven to be a big year for the region, leading to a sense of excitement amongst those living and working in the region for 2017. With people’s lives getting ever busier, buyers are looking for properties with minimal work to be done, and with efficiency ensured, new builds make sense in terms of people’s needs. East Anglia has seen several projects underway to support the growth and development of new properties. Last month, Princess Anne officially opened a £3.1million affordable housing project in Bury St Edmunds. The release of new green fields available for development in the North of Ipswich, as well as surrounding villages such as Martlesham, has provided new opportunities for local businesses and property developers. An equally exciting opportunity is the impending development of the ‘Winerack’ project on the Ipswich Waterfront which is 4 • J A NUA RY 2017 • WAT ERF RO NT LIF E
set to be ready within the next two years. The Ipswich Waterfront has become an increasingly popular hotspot for property developers and local businesses with new restaurants and retailers being introduced all the time. With prices seemingly pushing people from the capital, East Anglia and similar areas have had the opportunity to fulfil their undoubted potential. This has no doubt had a direct effect on the success of the region’s housing market, and has made it possible for local businesses directly involved with property in the region to capitalise. At Nicholas Estates, we have certainly enjoyed this new emphasis on property development. We are one of the most recognised estate agents in Ipswich and the surrounding area. With three branches, we pride ourselves on our knowledge of the local area, helping first-time buyers, families and older buyers look for a property to retire in. We also work closely with developers, providing new builds for buyers and landlords across the county, which has helped to ensure the demand from property developers has remained high. This trend looks set to continue into 2017 with interest in new builds high already. If you’re a developer or a buyer looking to discuss developments on the local property scene, why not pop into Nicholas Estates branches in Felixstowe, Ipswich town centre and on the Ipswich Waterfront? Alternatively, you can call us on 01473 251098 or contact us via our website nicholasestates.co.uk
The Principal Residential Block Managing Agent Across The Ipswich Waterfront If you would like a free, no obligation, proposal and quotation for the management of your block please contact us; 01473 216 200 enq@ews.co.uk 31 Lower Brook Street Ipswich IP4 1AQ
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WATERFRONT Fitness
New Year
NEW YOU
WRITTEN BY NICOLE WILLIAMS This month, everyone is asking “What are your new year’s resolutions this year?” We think a more interesting question to ask is “Are you going to keep your new year’s resolutions this year?” If your plans involve weight loss, toning up or wanting to achieve a major milestone such as running a 10k or marathon, a hundred mile bike ride, a first triathlon, climbing Mount Kilimanjaro, or perhaps you’ve never set foot in a gym in your life, please pop into Anytime Fitness 24 hour gym to discuss your plans. We have had great success changing people’s lives for the better, so we’d love to support you in reaching your goals in 2017. PERSONAL TRAINERS
You have probably heard about Personal Trainers, why not come and meet ours? They are normal people who have studied hard for their qualifications and they are passionate about helping people with all aspects of health and fitness. Whatever your age! We have a number of members in their 50’s, 60’s and 70’s who are on a regular exercise programme with us. The important thing to know about our personal trainers, is they will work with you to develop a personalised plan that 6 • J A NUA RY 2017 • WAT ERF RO NT LIF E
combines a good exercise regime with a good diet. All personal training clients undergo a base line health assessment so both you, and us, are confident that you are starting at the right place. STICKING TO YOUR GOALS
Whether you prefer a gentle nudge or a big kick, we will be there to encourage you in the way that motivates you the most so that you stay on track to achieve your goals. We also recommend having a written plan, with a clear objective, so that you can monitor your progress and see how far you’ve come. In 2017 once again we will be running a series of classes throughout the day and evening in our purpose built studio, so please check out our website for availability, or pop in to discuss what might be the best for you. During January we will be running many incentives to encourage you to start your fitness journey, please get in touch to find out what is best for you.
ARE YOU READY TO GET STARTED? JOIN TODAY! Tel: 01473 760 707 Email: ipswich@anytimefitness.co.uk
OFFER
JOIN TODAY AND RECEIVE £75 OFF PERSONAL TRAINING WITH EVERY NEW MEMBERSHIP BEFORE THE END OF JAN 2017.
Anytime Fitness is part of a global franchise and is one of 3500 gyms across the world, 200 of which are based in the UK. Anytime Fitness on Ipswich Waterfront is the first one in Suffolk with four nearby in Colchester, Chelmsford and Clacton. One of the great things about joining Anytime Fitness is your instant membership to ALL other clubs around the world which you can enter any time of day or night using your security fob. As well as offering 24-hour access, Anytime Fitness prides itself on its low maximum member capacity ensuring you can always use the equipment with next to no waiting time. Also, as a smaller community gym we have the capability to offer hands on advice and guidance, full support to help you reach your fitness goals and a brilliant social atmosphere with events outside of the gym so you get the chance to meet wonderful, like-minded people.
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WHAT’S ON IN January
ISAACS
STEAMBOAT TAVERN
15:00 Nick Lowe Mix of Acoustic, Soul and Pop
FIRST THURSDAY EACH & EVERY MONTH
20:00 Suffolk songwriters LAST THURSDAY OF THE MONTH
20:00 Folk session with Pete & guest FIRST SUNDAY OF EACH MONTH
16:00 Wax on the Waterfront
SUNDAY JANUARY 8
15.00 Idreiss Covering classic songs from the 60s SUNDAY JANUARY 15
SUNDAY JANUARY 22
15:00 Irie J Classic Soul, Reggae and Original Songs SUNDAY JANUARY 29
15:00 The Reason Classic Motown, Soul and Funk EVERY SATURDAY NIGHT
SECOND SUNDAY OF EACH MONTH
14:00 Jazz - The Gipping Valley Stompers LAST SUNDAY OF EACH MONTH
14:00 Jazz - La Fontaine Ensemble
20:00 The Event DJs
CULT CAFE FRIDAY JANUARY 27
21.00 The Normans
NEW YEAR NEW START • New coworking and incubator space on Ipswich Waterfront • First month free when you join for three months
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WATERFRONT Motoring
MARSHALL
MOTOR GROUP
Doubles Up At Crane Boulevard MARSHALL JAGUAR IPSWICH & MARSHALL LAND ROVER IPSWICH: OPEN FOR BUSINESS WRITTEN BY PHILIP J. DEACON On Thursday 17th November, Top 10 Motor Retail Group, Marshall Motor Group, opened a new flagship Jaguar and Land Rover dealership on Crane Boulevard, in Ipswich. The new Jaguar Land Rover retail concept showcases both brands operating sideby-side from the same location serving customers across Ipswich and beyond. The new Dual Arch Facility includes increased customer parking, a state-of-theart workshop and a 100 display car area. As with all new Jaguar Land Rover sites, the interior is characterised by the use of luxurious materials and high-end furniture. Adrian Wallington, Marshall Jaguar Land Rover Franchise Director, said: “On the back of record sales and critically acclaimed product launches, Jaguar Land Rover is continuing to roll out its updated corporate identity showrooms, with the newest being Marshall Ipswich. The opening of this stunning facility represents another step in our growth and investment strategy for the Jaguar and Land Rover brands. Both brands 10 • J A N UARY 2017 • WAT ER F RO NT LIF E
have a fantastic range of products and some exciting developments planned. This brand new facility will enhance both the customer and our colleagues’ experiences.” Marshall Land Rover Halesworth Sales will relocate plus all longstanding Sales colleagues will transfer to the new business in Ipswich. The Halesworth location will now operate as an Authorised Repairer. All colleagues from the existing Marshall Ipswich Jaguar site on West End Road will transfer to the new facility on Crane Boulevard. Marshall also represents Land Rover in Bedford, Cambridge, Lincoln, Melton Mowbray, Peterborough and Oxford and the Jaguar brand in Cambridge, Lincoln, Peterborough and Oxford. The latter part of 2016 saw Marshall’s new Jaguar and Land Rover facility in Oxford open on 31st October and the new Cambridge site opened on the 19th December. MARSHALL JAGUAR IPSWICH AND MARSHALL LAND ROVER IPSWICH 1 Crane Boulevard, Futura Park Ipswich, Suffolk IP3 9RP 01473 215900 www.marshall.co.uk/land-rover www.marshall.co.uk/jaguar
WINTER. BRING IT ON.
BOOK A TEST DRIVE – MARSHALL LAND ROVER IPSWICH: NOW OPEN. If winter bites, bite back. Land Rovers deal with all types of terrain in all types of weather, so there’s no need to stop when the bad weather begins. Marshall Land Rover Ipswich 1 Crane Boulevard, Futura Park, Ipswich, Suffolk IP3 9RP 01473 877353 www.marshall.ipswich.landrover.co.uk
Official Fuel Consumption Figures for the Land Rover range in mpg (I/100km): Urban 15.4-57.7 (18.3-4.9); Extra Urban 28.5-76.4 (9.9-3.7); Combined 21.7-67.3 (13.0-4.2). CO2 Emissions 299-109 g/km. The figures provided are as a result of official manufacturer’s tests in accordance with EU legislation. A vehicle’s actual fuel consumption 11 differ • J Afrom NUARY 2017in • ERFthese ROfigures NT LIF may that achieved suchWAT tests and areEfor comparative purposes only.
MYSTERY SHOP REPORT
“The whole venue will be a major asset to the WATERFRONT”
VENUE FOOD FOR THOUGHT TIMING WEEKDAY LUNCHTIME FIRST IMPRESSIONS The church building is both imposing and elegant and although not yet that well signposted, is well known locally. Inside, the café area occupies an open plan section of the ground floor, with the service area itself, unexpectedly fitting in to its surroundings quite well. SCORE 4/5 AMBIENCE & GREETING The renovation of the interior of the building has been beautifully managed and I was taken aback at how the size of the internal space has been so well utilised, so as to create a feel of warmth that is not generally associated with the building materials used to construct churches. As the building is primarily used as a Wellbeing centre by Suffolk Mind, there is a reception area just inside the glass entrance doors, which in turn are just beyond the giant, wooden main door. I was acknowledged as soon as I walked in, but nice and informally. SCORE 4.5/5 MENU A typical small café menu is on offer at Food for Thought. Sandwiches, cakes and the usual drinks. However, the sandwich fillings available are pleasantly different... Crayfish, Lime & Guacamole for example 12 • J A N UARY 2017 • WAT ER F RO NT LIF E
You would have had to have driven around the waterfront one-way system with your eyes closed (not endorsed by Ed’!!) over recent months, not to have seen the scale of the renovation of St Mary at the Quay church. Now known as Quay Place and hosting an independently run café, our seasoned mystery diner – Claire – checked out Food for Thought.
and there is a wonderful choice of breads….. pretzel roll, walnut bread, focaccia & gluten free are all stocked. There are also a range of ‘garnish pots’ to accompany your choice. A chalk board style sign for ‘Soup & Pitta’ was clearly displayed on the counter. There were not any menus on the tables, so I deduced that ordering straight away at the service area is preferred. SCORE 4/5 SERVICE Having walked up to the café’s service area, I had to initiate a conversation with the young man serving, who was not particularly forthcoming. He was polite, but didn’t go above and beyond in any way. SCORE 3/5 FOOD I decided to try the soup and I also opted for a sweet chilli chicken & spring onion focaccia, with the cucumber and pea shoot garnish pot. Having asked what flavour the soup was and having been told “tomato and red pepper,” I was slightly taken aback at how spicy the end result was. The taste was very good and personally I like spice,
TOILETS I visited the ladies, which was located on the ground floor. The single toilet is unisex, with an adjacent disabled facility. The unisex area was very clean and tidy. SCORE 4.5/5
but staff should make it clear to customers if a menu item is going to be spicy. The accompanying pitta could have been a bit warmer. The sandwich filling was very nice, but the amount was a bit sparse and this resulted in the focaccia looking a little, well….flat! SCORE 4/5
STANDARDS & DÉCOR Having only opened in November, I didn’t expect anything less than a very clean & tidy appearance and this is exactly what I got. The tables & chairs are a bit of a mismatch, but this helps endear the venue. Some of the tables are school-desk-like and it appears as though local school children have drawn designs on them. A wonderful idea and very engaging. SCORE 5/5
Food for Thought fits nicely with the whole feel of Quay Place and the area of the ground floor that the café occupies is unobtrusive. I felt that I could work/study/relax in the café and that I would experience a calm that is generally associated with a church and is definitely the ambience that an organisation like Suffolk Mind will want to continue to foster. With a few minor tweaks and through getting the word out to locals & visitors alike, this whole venue will be a major asset to the Waterfront.
OVERALL SCORE
4.1/5
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Did you know that right here on the Ipswich Waterfront, inside the Jerwood DanceHouse, some of the best dance companies from around the world create, teach and perform along with local groups and schools? We present world premieres in Ipswich which go on tour across the UK and the world, as well as intimate family shows, sell-out hip-hop and cutting-edge digital works. As a new year treat, exclusively for Waterfront Life readers, we are offering you a special ticket deal for Casson & Friends’ Night at the Theatre on Sat 4 February. A show for the whole family, this is a behind-the-scenes adventure exploring the wonders of the theatre, and is the perfect introduction to dance for young people.
2 FOR 1
NIGHT AT THE THEATRE TICKETS! QUOTE ‘WATERFRONT’ TO CLAIM CASSON & FRIENDS | NIGHT AT THE THEATRE Saturday 4 February | 1.30pm & 4.30pm 4yrs+ and families £10, £7 Concessions, £30 Family Ticket Please note, offer tickets are subject to availability.
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Waterfront Life tries out a dance class at Dance East With my experience of dance being limited to after a few Jagerbombs, naturally I jumped at the chance to get involved with experiencing & reviewing a Hip Hop class at DanceEast.
? y s a E E DANC
WRITTEN BY DANIELLE ROBERTS
The building that houses the Waterfront’s dance studios is very industrial-chic; with exposed pipes, funky lighting and modern seating in reception. I was greeted by friendly receptionists and pointed in the direction of the Wellbeing Studio, where I was met by Baanji Muteto. It turns out that Baanji is an expert in his field, with a plethora of awards under his belt for hip hop and contemporary dance. The class started off with a light warm up and stretching session, before Baanji went on to teaching me and eight others the steps for a short hip hop based dance routine. The routine was broken down into eighths to ease the beginners in and each section was repeated several times to ensure that everyone could keep up and get it spot on. With Baanji introducing a bit of Bruno Mars into the mix, I was soon working up a sweat and trying to keep in time with the rhythm, especially with some difficult and complex moves involved. 15 • J A NUARY 2017 • WAT ER F RO NT LIF E
The atmosphere of the class was relaxed but pumped; you could feel the energy radiating from everyone giving it their all. Despite the ‘open’ ability rating the class is given, my fellow attendees appeared to be regulars, but it didn’t feel like an intimidating environment. In fact, everyone was very friendly and nobody was scared to ask questions. We ran through the entire routine a few times towards the end of the class, before time then ran out. It was clear that Baanji is an excellent teacher, so massive credit to DanceEast in sourcing only the best dance teachers around (in fact, I learned that Baanji lives in Southampton and travels to deliver his classes!).
I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend trying out a class at DanceEast; whether you’re a seasoned ballerina, or a first-timer like me, it’s an enjoyable experience and isn’t it always fun to learn something new!?
WATERFRONT Legal
Divorce
THE BASICS WRITTEN BY STEPHEN WILLIAMS Christmas and New Year is a time of family celebrations but can often be a time when relationship tensions come to a head, causing couples to cogitate separation and divorce. The process is at first glance bewildering. However there is one ground for divorce, this being that a marriage has irretrievably broken down, the reason for this being based on one of five facts: 1. Adultery 2. Unreasonable behaviour 3. Desertion for at least 2 years before the proceedings are started 4. That parties have lived apart for a continuous period of two years, and there is agreement there should be a divorce 5. That parties have lived apart for a continuous period of 5 years by the time the proceedings start. To explain the most used grounds: Adultery occurs when one party to the marriage has sexual intercourse with a person of the opposite sex. It is unnecessary (and almost unheard of) to name the “third party”. Civil partners and couples in same sex marriages cannot use this reason. ‘Unreasonable behaviour’ can be used as a ground where one party has behaved in such a way that the other cannot reasonably be
expected to live with the other. More often than not “Unreasonable Behaviour” is not what the title suggests - for instance discrete problems such that the parties no longer share any common interests, lead separate lives and no longer show any love or affection for each other. In cases where couples decide to separate before cogitating divorce proceedings, they can, once they have been separated for a continuous period of two years, use this as a reason, provided they agree. Some other points are: • Divorce proceedings cannot be started until you have been married a year; • The legal process is the same whichever ground you use; and • It is usual to agree the basis of a divorce before the court process begins.
For more information please call Ashtons Legal Stephen Williams Partner T: 01473 849949 E: stephen.williams@ashtonslegal.co.uk
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MY Life
HEALTH Matters WRITTEN BY CAROLE THAIN
The Ipswich waterfront area has a new Heritage and Wellbeing Centre, Quay Place – the result of a partnership between Suffolk Mind and The Churches Conservation Trust. Quay Place is open to the public offering a café, room hire and a range of different heritage and wellbeing activities. Our vision for Quay Place is for people to meet here, perhaps discover something they didn’t know – either about themselves or about the story of the church and the Ipswich waterfront – and maybe connect with something old or new.
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QUAY PLACE
We all have an emotional need for community and feeling part of something bigger than ourselves. At Quay Place we have used the heritage of the building, the surrounding area and the people that pepper the history of the church, to come up with various ways to meet the emotional needs that we all have. We hope you will visit to find out what’s going on, take part in the activities, and learn more about emotional needs and the link between heritage and wellbeing. www.quayplace.co.uk
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TOUCAN PLAN…
READ ALL about it
The installation of the long awaited toucan crossing between Regatta Quay and the central island adjacent to the Premier Inn is still to be resolved. The administrators for City Living Developments are continuing the necessary negotiations. These negotiations also affect the completion of the car park boundary at Regatta Quay.
NOT SO FYNE…
Greene King – owner of Loch Fyne – has put the restaurant up for sale. Since taking over Loch Fyne in 2007, Greene King has enjoyed mixed success at the venue in Duke Street. Rental offers are being sought by Fleurets in Cambridge.
A ROUGH TIME… The number of people sleeping rough in Ipswich has hit its highest level for at least five years. Latest figures show that there were 16 people regularly living on the streets, compared to just five in 2013. 18 • J A N U A RY 2017 • WAT ER F RO NT LIF E
the best
BACON SARNIE A LOOK INSIDE SOME OF THE WATERFRONT’S EATERIES TRIED & TESTED : BACON SANDWICH THE LAST ANCHOR
Four rashers of back bacon, served in a toasted, soft white bap. No choice of bread, but asked for crispy bacon and got it! Accompanying ramekin of various sauce sachets. Bit pricey at £4.95 and no real frills, but very tasty. Score 4/5
COLOURS CONTINENTAL
Bacon was slightly crispy but not overcooked with a great smoky flavour. Bread was soft with a touch of butter but not too much. Delicious sandwich all round. Score 4/5
CAFE MARINA
Tasty bacon on thick soft white bread and served with a side salad and crisps. The bacon was cooked through but not crispy and a generous serving size. Lovely sandwich but didn’t blow me away! Score 3.5/5
COFFEE LINK
Delicious crispy bacon served in a white bread roll. There was so much bacon too, way more than you would usually expect. One of the best bacon sandwiches I’ve had. Score 4.5/5
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WATERFRONT Health
How
TOLERANT ARE WE?
WRITTEN BY BEN STEWART
As someone who’s had to deal with food intolerance for over 15 years, I know what it’s like to go through the struggles of daily life when you don’t know what’s happening to your body. Thankfully, I’ve also been able to learn how it affects you, and more importantly how to control it and even overcome it. With rates of food intolerance, IBS, allergies and similar at their highest ever, you have to wonder why in only the last few decades these conditions have suddenly become a problem? Did we just not have the science to understand them back then? Are we
only now taking notice of our nutrition and health because of the increase in obesity, disease and other illnesses? One thing I believe to be true is that with the ever-increasing consumption of processed and genetically-altered food, we as humans are putting ourselves at risk by allowing unnatural chemicals and products to enter our system. This is something our bodies were not designed to cope with, and consequently over time they have weakened as we continue to consume without knowing any better, or being able to deal efficiently with the issue. The good news for people with food intolerance is that there is a wide range of different foods that will provide your body with everything it needs, without you having to suffer any of the side effects of your intolerance. You can also do this by choosing natural ingredients at the supermarket, thereby avoiding any processed foods that will only have a negative effect on you too. If you’d like to learn more about how you can take control of your intolerance and general well-being, contact me now to discuss how you can change your health, and life, for the better - permanently. Ben Stewart Core Coaching Co. 07810 646 493 www.corecoachingco.com ben@corecoachingco.com
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