ISSUE 03 • FEBRUARY 2017
Lifestyle Magazine for Ipswich Residents, Businesses and Visitors
Proud supporter of
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WATERFRONT Life
“Everyone is loving Waterfront Life” was a very kind comment that I received, when I was stopped on the marina the other day. As someone who struggles with facial recognition, I was also flattered (I think!) to have been recognised! It is lovely to hear and read the comments that are now almost daily occurrences, especially via email, so thank you to everyone for their continued and fantastic support. This, of course, includes our partner businesses. We are fielding ‘phone calls from restaurants wanting to know more about the Restaurant of the Year awards, we are being asked about how to get involved with forthcoming features and we are overwhelmed at the number of students who want to get stuck in with Student Life and who want to write for us. So here you go folks…..Issue 3 of Waterfront Life in print – ENJOY!! Richard Stewart Chair & Editor
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RESTAURANT OF THE YEAR 2017 About The Awards............................................. 3 COVER COMPETION Attention Photographers ..................................................................5 SWITCH UP YOUR WORKOUT Virtual Classes .......................................................6-7 WATERFRONT DEVELOPMENTS Parking Plans ...........................................................9 STUDENT LIFE First Issue .................................................................................................13-20 MYSTERY DINER REPORT Feat. Colours Continental .....................................22-23 WATERFRONT LEGAL Your Rights As A Consumer ......................................................24 WATERFRONT INSIGHT Daddy Day Care ....................................................................... 27 WATERFRONT REVIEW Perfect Pizza? ............................................................................. 29 WATERFRONT START-UP Get Started, Today! ............................................................. 30 2 • F E B R U A RY 2017 • WAT ERF RO NT LIF E
RESTAURANT
of the year 2017 UPDATE
• Over 40 venues now entered in to Round 1 • Every eatery on The Waterfront, The Saints & in the immediate surrounding area • First mystery shops carried out in February – will your favourite make it in to Round 2!? • First mystery diner visits carried out in Round 2 during March & April • Regular updates to follow in print and online at waterfrontlife.co • Competition corporate sponsor to be confirmed & announced next month Further information is available by contacting the ROTY team at Waterfront Life at info@waterfrontlife.co or on 01473 35 35 12 or visit www.waterfrontlife.co/roty2017
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WATERFRONT Residential
Nicholas Estates PROPERTY of the MONTH Nicholas Estates are currently offering for sale this third floor, two-bedroom apartment with stunning uninterrupted views over the Ipswich Marina. Situated in the incredibly popular Neptune Square development, the property comprises lounge/diner with balcony, well equipped kitchen, family bathroom, master bedroom with en-suite shower room and further double bedroom, also boasting secure allocated parking & lifts in the block. The property is further benefitting from being offered with no onward chain.
For details and to arrange a viewing, or for more information on Ipswich, Felixstowe and surrounding villages property market, please call us on 01473 215743 or visit www.nicholasestates.co.uk
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COMPETITION
fancy yourself
BEHIND THE CAMERA? Attention all keen photographers We are running a monthly competition to find the following month’s magazine front cover! Entries welcome from any amateur. Entries to be emailed only to media@waterfrontlife.co
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TERMS One entry per person, per month. Original photo only - no filters. Portrait orientation only. Entries to be submitted as high-res Jpeg. Please note clear space required at the top of the photo for magazine title. The Editor’s decision is final. Please refer to our website for full guidelines.
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WHAT’S ON IN
February
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WATERFRONT Developments
A step backwards
TO MOVE MANY STEPS FORWARD WRITTEN BY STEVEN JOHNSON
With residents voicing their concerns to the Team at WL that parking is already at breaking point at the Western end of the Waterfront, the temporary car park at the corner of Stoke Bridge has now closed, as the next phase of the regeneration plans begins. The Association will be featuring regular comment in print & online from Ipswich Borough Council from March onwards, so will have its finger on the pulse and will be able to update residents on all matters IBC, accordingly. Car parking in the area has always been an issue and comments to the Team have included “expenditure doubling for parking”, “increasingly difficult to find a space to park in” and “residents should get parking priority”. However, IBC is at pains to ask residents to look at the bigger picture of the area and has reminded us that despite the closure of the temporary facility, parking is available nearby at the Council’s long-stay car parks in West End Road and Portman Road, or at the short stay parking at Cromwell Square, Fore Street, Smart Street and Athena Hall. 9 • F E B R U A RY 2017 • WAT ERF RO NT LIF E
So, if we are to ‘suck it up’ for the good of the Waterfront as a whole, just what is going on out West? IBC purchased the unsurfaced land in question and will be commissioning archaeological work before drawing up plans to develop the site. “We now want to improve this important gateway to the Waterfront,” Council Leader David Ellesmere told us. “We bought the derelict Burtons factory site and are now talking to other landowners on this side of the Waterfront, in a bid to draw up a comprehensive development plan”. “The rest of the Waterfront is now thriving, but the Stoke Bridge side has long been in a sorry state and we want to enhance this”. The redevelopment is one of the goals of the Ipswich Vision Group, which includes IBC, Suffolk County Council & University of Suffolk. What are your experiences of parking and what do you want to see built on the land? Comments please to info@waterfrontlife.co or call us on 01473 35 35 12.
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STUDENT Life ISSUE 01 • FEBRUARY 2017
Lifestyle Magazine for the Students of Ipswich
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STUDENT Life
Introducing...
THE UNIVERSITY OF SUFFOLK’S STUDENTS’ UNION PRESIDENT
RACHEL GILBEY
Rachel is 23 years old and is the first female President of the Students’ Union. Rachel has recently completed a degree in Event Management, graduating from the Uni in 2016. By being involved with Student Life, Rachel hopes to encourage students to share their experiences, tips and knowledge among other students, residents and businesses, along the Ipswich Waterfront which connects us. The University of Suffolk Students’ Union is an integral part of the University. It is a member led organisation, run by students for students. Every student that enrols at University will automatically be a member of the Students’ Union, that way, they can campaign on issues that directly affect the student body. The organisation exists to represent all students by voicing their interests and concerns locally, nationally and internally within the University. The Students’ Union is led by an elected President and Vice-President as well as 14 • F E B R UA RY 2017 • WAT ERF RO NT LIF E
part-time Department and Liberation Officers, all of who shape the direction of the Students’ Union for the year and based on the feedback they receive from students. Social activities, sports clubs and events are also a big part of the Students’ Union and these play an important part in University life and the student experience. In addition, the Students’ Union offers every student one to one advice in regards to matters such as housing, finance, academic appeals, wellbeing and sexual health. If you’re ever by the Students’ Union, feel free to pop in for a chat or pay a visit to the Campus Shop. As the University continues to grow, it is important to remember the local community that grows alongside us. Valued partnerships with local organisations, charities and individuals; particularly through events such as the Students’ Union Freshers fortnight which relies on the continued support from local businesses, are just some of the many reasons why the University of Suffolk is so great. To find out more visit the website at www.uos.ac.uk or why not come along to one of our events like an Open Lecture or to visit the Waterfront Gallery.
Based on the picturesque Waterfront in Ipswich, standing tall and proud in all of its glory, is the University of Suffolk. The University, one of the newest higher education institutions in the UK since it became independent in August 2015, lends itself to a unique and personal experience. Students are at the heart of what the University strives to achieve - a one of a kind student experience - whereby students are known by their names and not by numbers. While Ipswich may be the birth place and central hub, we have our four partner colleges who remain an important part of our identity. Together with Suffolk New College, West Suffolk College in Bury St Edmunds, Lowestoft College and Great Yarmouth College, we educate, mould and nurture over 5,000 students a year. The University, founded as University Campus Suffolk in 2007, has roots back in the Tudor era when Cardinal Wolsey established Cardinal College. It was Wolsey’s plan eventually to establish a college in Ipswich and now his dream has come true! The University is made up of two academic Faculties: The Faculty of Arts, Business and Applied Social Science and The Faculty of Health and Science. Across the two Faculties, there are seven departments which provide a large number of courses, ranging from a Foundation degree all the way through to a Masters. Courses available include but are not limited to:
BA (Hons) Interior Architecture and Design BA (Hons) Special Educational Needs and Disability Studies FdA Counselling MSc Business and Management DipHE Operating Department Practice MSci Football Coaching As well as Academic departments, there are a number of Professional Services Departments whose job it is to make sure your University experience takes place without a hitch or niggle. While some of these services work behind the scenes, you can be sure to know that they really care about your feedback and overall experience. The University buildings have come on leaps and bounds since it was first established nearly 10 years ago and Ipswich now hosts five buildings, of which four are used regularly for teaching. In addition to the main Waterfront Building, the University has the James Heir Building which is situated along the Waterfront above Cult Café Bar and habitats a number of health and science labs and equipment; the Arts Building, which is home to budding film makers and fine art students to name but a few; the Library Building and its services - as well as the Students’ Union; and lastly the newest addition to the University, which is the Atrium. This building is shared with the Ipswich Waterfront Innovation Centre (IWIC) and has recently undergone a £5.5m makeover.
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Having solidified the Waterfront Life branding across print & digital, I made a beeline for the University! To my mind, there was little point in establishing great relationships in the Area, if that didn’t include the active involvement of the University of Suffolk. Following various meetings at the Uni, my team & I decided to concentrate on building a relationship with the Students’ Union. After all, it’s the students that the Uni exists for! I am genuinely delighted with how ‘President Rachel’ has so easily grasped what we are trying to achieve and I am proud to be developing a fantastic working relationship with Rachel, her SU colleagues and the wider student population. Richard Stewart Chair & Editor
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APPLYING YOURSELF Uni Application Process ................................................................. 17 REALITY BITES Life As A Mature Student ........................................................................18-19 ATRIUM STUDIOS Bringing Creatives Together ...................................................................20
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STUDENT Life
APPLYING Yourself
WRITTEN BY ROSIE MAY
Rosie is 17 years old and is applying for a ‘Child Nursing’ place at 4 different Universities. Rosie decided to get involved with Student Life because she understands how relieving it can be to know about other people’s experiences in the application process. At first, the thought of applying to University seemed daunting and stressful. Personal statements, choosing Universities and trying to figure out the new UCAS tariff points system was all a bit confusing. My biggest struggle was whittling down my personal statement to only 4,000 characters. As many as that may sound, when having to include everything that you need within the statement, I found it rather difficult trying to cut certain parts out. The actual process of applying took a fair amount of time. After adding in all of my personal details, previous employment information, student finance and unique learner codes, I was met with the task of picking 5 universities to apply to. You can apply for just 1, or up to 5; however with having to pay £23 to apply for 2 or more, I decided to go for the full 5. After that, the rest of the process has been pretty straight forward.
UCAS Track is designed to enable you to see whether universities have offered you an interview or a place on your course. Unconditional offers are the best you can get, as this means that the university is offering you a place regardless of what grades you get at the end of sixth form or college. However, these seem fairly rare and are mostly based on your grades from the previous year. Most courses may ask for interviews beforehand, and I have been invited to three so far and within a month of sending off my application. The interviews seem nerve-racking but from hearing other people’s experiences, I don’t think they will be as bad as they seem. When reading through some itineraries for the interview days, I was met with a lot of revision and preparation. Some of these involved reading up on recent issues regarding my chosen course, revising for Literacy and Numeracy tests and trying to find my GCSE certificates to take with me! Overall, my experience of applying to UCAS until now has been fairly straightforward, but definitely made easier with the help of teachers and the UCAS help twitter page.
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STUDENT Life
Reality
BITES
WRITTEN BY PENNY FENTON
In the second of our guest contributions, Penny Fenton explains how she found the early days of being a (not so) mature student! Penny is 29 and has been studying Bioscience since September 2016. Having lived near Ipswich on and off for most of her life, contributing to Student life seems a great way for Penny to get more involved in the Waterfront student experience.
It seemed like only five minutes had passed since I had posted a picture of my acceptance letter on social media. It was captioned with excited words about being a “mature” student and far too many exclamation marks. Obviously there were the ever amusing quips from friends questioning my ability to be “mature” in any context, but before I knew it, I had completed my first weeks of my Bioscience degree. The initial two weeks were mostly finding our feet, learning about what was available to us in terms of facilities and support and trying to find the people we would call friends and colleagues for the next few years and who knows how much further into our futures. There was also a sense of shared frustration. We all wanted to get started, begin our journey and start writing in our new notebooks and in my case with my ridiculous array of glitter gel pens. What hit me first was the standard of equipment available to us in the labs. I couldn’t quite get my head around the fact that even in my rather late 20’s, I was
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to be let loose in these spaces - let alone that one day in the not too distant future I would be working on my own project for my dissertation. There was a growing sense of excitement and I think a hope in each of us that we were, even then, full of raw potential. I quietly imagined us all in a year or two, milling around in our lab coats working on some cutting edge project, looking very serious and professional. Induction passed without incident and our lectures began. Before long we had been set our first assignment. It had been almost a decade since I had written an essay, so I began in the overly keen, “this may be the last thing I ever write” fashion that I’ve noticed seems to cling to those of us who are on the older side. I happily soon realised that I was enjoying myself, a huge relief to a person who had given up a house and an eight-year
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service to Her Majesty’s Prisons in hope of something closer to the life she imagined for herself. As things all seemed to settle in to place on the academic front, the overall friendly group began to find its little sub groups within. I made friends who I can now message just to compare levels of procrastination over an assignment, or to laugh about the perils of on-line dating. Deciding to get fully involved in this whole university thing, I was elected (from a group of just me!) as Student Union course rep and I went along to a demonstration in London and marched for cheaper, fairer education. That first month or so of university was full of firsts for me. Some exciting, some just necessary, but they will all be remembered with fondness when I look back from my graduation or new career. It’s true, it is never too late!
STUDENT Life
Atrium Studios: BRINGING THE CREATIVE INDUSTRIES TOGETHER
INTO ONE CREATIVE WORK SPACE. WRITTEN BY CAROL GANT Atrium Studios is an innovative creative industries hub located at the University of Suffolk and is adjacent to the stunning Waterfront Marina. It is the first of its kind in Ipswich, and offers affordable studio and desk space to start-ups, SME’s, freelancers, artists, graduates and alumni. It’s a space to: work, meet, collaborate, network and grow. It offers a unique creative shared space which brings together Fine Artists and Creative businesses. The mix of disciplines at the studios has created an environment that supports and stimulates creativity. This culture has enabled collaborative working and helped develop new and productive business to business relationships. Carol Gant, Project Coordinator says ‘The studios are a creative space where people can design, test, scale and launch enterprising new ideas. Imaginative people thrive in a creative space which is designed to create collaborations between people from different backgrounds and disciplines. The studios are home to a wide range of skills such as: software developers, website 2 0 • F E B R UARY 2017 • WAT ERF RO NT LIF E
designers, graphic designers, illustrators, motion graphic designers, Fine Artists, ELearning, event management, project management and even a professional sword fighter. As well as the affordable space Atrium Studios hosts a varied schedule of free seminars, showcases and exhibitions in which all members are invited to participate. Members can also benefit from networking opportunities and the full support of the UCS Department of Arts and Humanities. One of our events is the monthly meet up called a ‘Jelly’. A Jelly is a regular co-working event hosted at the studios for people who work from home and those who run their own small businesses. The Jellies are held on the last Thursday of each month at 8am. It’s free and its about meeting new people, working socially, collaboration and trying to combat some of the isolation that working by yourself can bring. It’s a mixture of work, conversation, sharing ideas and passing on tips and help. The aim is to provide a meeting space for like – minded people to bring their laptop and work together, exchange ideas and help each other. For further details about the studios please visit www.ucs.ac.uk/atriumstudios or call Carol Gant on 01473 338654
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MYSTERY SHOP REPORT
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varied with some interesting COMBINATIONS” VENUE COLOURS CONTINENTAL CAFÉ TIMING WEEKEND LUNCHTIME
FIRST IMPRESSIONS The venue has a ‘street café’ feel, with aluminium outside seating both immediately adjoining the café and over the road, adjacent to the water. There are large menu boards on display and the café feels inviting. SCORE 4.5/5 AMBIENCE & GREETING The café was reasonably busy and felt a bit cramped. The interior is small, but the kitchen & service area are both tiny. With just one person ahead of me in the queue, everybody on their feet had to move around to accommodate other people’s movements. SCORE 3.5/5 SERVICE I didn’t get a warm welcome or smile and the counter service was a bit methodical. The table service was ok, but again, I didn’t receive any care that was out of the ordinary. SCORE 3/5 MENU There is a blackboard outside with (presumably) specials written on it and some ‘tempters’. The table menus are attached to clipboards and there are additional items displayed on the wall. 22 • F E BR UARY 2017 • WAT ERF RO NT LIF E
Located directly on the Waterfront and with outside seating boasting great views of the marina, Colours is one of the longest established cafés in the area. Just how the venue is faring amongst its competition, was checked out by our mystery diner – Claire. The menu is varied and whilst typical café fayre of soup, sandwiches, bagels, wraps, paninis, potatoes & salads, does offer some interesting combinations eg. goats cheese & beetroot or tuna, mayo & pesto. SCORE 4.5/5 FOOD I opted for the pesto, tomato & mozzarella ‘Hot Press’ (panini) and was a little taken aback, when I was asked to confirm what I wanted in it! The resulting plate looked appetising and included a dressed salad and kettle chip crisps. The salad was fresh and ample. The filling was very good and the pesto was lovely, very citric. SCORE 4.5/5
TOILETS The café has one (unisex) toilet cubicle. The area was fairly clean and non-descript. Nothing above average in this department. SCORE 3.5/5 STANDARDS & DÉCOR The venue is small, so management will be a bit limited as to what it can achieve. The chipboard on the walls is odd and makes the venue feel unfinished. Elsewhere though, the décor is in keeping with the venue’s name and maintained to a decent standard. Having a large number of external covers will help in the summer months. SCORE 3.5/5
Colours Continental Café seems to punch above its weight in terms of being one of the smaller (internal) venues on the Waterfront. The staff seem to cope remarkably well with cramped kitchen & service areas and the food that came out of the kitchen was fresh & attractive. In an area that offers up lots of competition, Colours should continue to fight for its place towards the top of the league.
OVERALL SCORE
3.9/5
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WATERFRONT Legal
Your Rights AS A CONSUMER WRITTEN BY ROB ADAM Consumers often experience difficulty understanding how long they have to reject faulty goods. The Consumer Rights Act came into force in 2015 and was heralded as a great innovation, providing much-needed clarity on the issue. The Act spells out what consumers can expect from goods and services that they purchase from a business. Old phrases such as ‘satisfactory quality” survive from the earlier legislation, nowadays goods and services must be of satisfactory quality, plus fit for purpose, match their description, and should match any earlier samples provided. The important terms of the contract must be prominent and transparent - it is not enough for those terms to be in writing, key terms should be brought to the attention of consumers. The act also introduced the concept of a short-term right to reject, whereby if the goods are defective, they can be rejected as long as they are returned within 30 days of purchase. If goods are defective, but not returned within 30 days, the seller has a
right to try and repair the goods. If the goods are still faulty after that one repair, then again, the goods can be rejected. In both cases of rejection, the consumer should have their money returned to them in full, as long as rejection takes place within six months. There is one very important exception to this rule, which relates to motor vehicles. If rejection takes place after six months, then the consumer has to give some credit for use of the vehicle during that period.
For more information please call Ashtons Legal Rob Adam Partner T: 01473 261331 E: rob.adam@ashtonslegal.co.uk
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CRACK ON WITH THE RACK… Our PR contact working on behalf of local property developer John Howard, has confirmed that work on the Wine Rack is now likely to commence in June, following the latest agreements with planners
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WATERFRONT INSIGHT
DADDY
Day Care WRITTEN BY RICHARD STEWART As a father of 3 and a grandfather of 1, I eagerly took on the challenge of visiting some of the Waterfront’s hospitality venues, to see how a male is catered for (pun intended) when dealing with non-potty trained youngsters. It wasn’t that long ago that my skills were called upon again as a hands-on grandad and this meant reliving trips out, trying to source clean and private (although any would do most times) facilities. Offering parents and/or carers changing facilities for youngsters is now an expectation on almost any business where children are allowed on the premises and whether that business understands the Environmental Protection Act and Workplace (Health, Safety & Welfare) Regulations or any similar legislation, is immaterial to a desperate requirement to return a child to cleanliness. However, in a society where the sexes are rightly becoming more and more aligned, can a hands-on male care for a child’s toilet needs in the same way as a female? My journey began in style, with Aurora offering excellent, well equipped & specific unisex facilities, spotlessly clean. CULT CAFÉ was my next geographic stop and this time, a freestanding wooden table and plastic mat were available in the disabled cubicle. So far then, this dad & imaginary
child were being catered for. COFFEE LINK was the first of several venues, including SALTHOUSE, ISAACS, BISTRO ON THE QUAY, THE WATERFRONT BAR BISTRO & DANCEEATS to offer a wall-mounted, pull down changing station in a unisex/disabled cubicle. CARGO is fortunate to be sited in the University’s building and therefore benefits from very clean & modern unisex facilities, located in a nearby disabled cubicle, clearly marked with baby changing signage. COLOURS CONTINENTAL CAFÉ offered only a plastic mat in its unisex toilet. THE GRAZING SHEEP is the newest venue in the area and therefore benefits from very clean & modern fittings in its single, unisex cubicle, with clear signage that facilities exist.
So all in all the Area does indeed cater for females and males alike. Well almost….. DANCEEAST has decided that signage depicting a person wearing a skirt is acceptable. Thoughts!?
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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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PIZZA?
A LOOK INSIDE SOME OF THE WATERFRONT’S EATERIES TRIED & TESTED : GLUTEN FREE VEGGIE PIZZA PIZZA EXPRESS
Crispy base which was slightly too thin for my liking; the moisture from the toppings made it soggy. Egg was undercooked with sloppy whites. Good amount of toppings but for £9.40 a pricey, disappointing pizza. Score 2.5/5
PAPA JOHNS
Although they do not offer gluten free pizza, I was offered vegan friendly pizza instead. With a small pizza at £3.99 you get to choose 3 toppings of your choice. Not greasy at all and a delicious herby base really made the difference. They also provided lots of cheese as standard! Excellent pizza overall. Score 4/5
BELLA NAPOLI
Was advised that all of the pizzas can be made with a gluten free base. Looked appetisingly cheesy and very stringy. The taste wasn’t quite as promising though. 10% discount every Sunday, so £5.90 for small (9”) which still seemed a bit pricey. 3.5/5
PIZZA AL TAGLIO
Friendly service, but only 2 gluten free choices. However, due to GF aspect, pizza was cooked to order. Appearance wasn’t particularly appealing and taste indicated a longer cooking time needed. With a few tweaks, £2.75 would have represented excellent value. Score: 3.5/5
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WATERFRONT Start-Up
Want your own business?
START DOING THIS NOW WRITTEN BY CARLY FRANCES
If I could tell my younger self a thing or two to prepare myself for entrepreneurship, here’s what I’d recommend... READ, READ, READ. Put down the business text books and get stuck in to some personal development titles. I’ve found both personally and with clients, it’s as much about talent and skill as it is about your mindset and the courage to put yourself out there. I recommend reading ‘Think and Grow Rich’ by Wallace D Wattles, ‘The Big Leap’ by Gay Hendricks, ‘Choose Yourself’ by James Altucher and ‘Daring Greatly’ by Brene Brown. These have all had a huge impact on my life. BLOG. Start writing about anything you are interested in. Just anything. At the beginning it doesn’t really matter; it’s about learning to write, finding what you enjoy writing about and building an audience. Sign up to Tumblr or Wordpress to get started, or try Medium or BlogLovin’ for more exposure. JOIN A FACEBOOK COMMUNITY. Starting a business takes guts and hard work, and not all of your friends and family will understand. The single best thing I’ve done so far is to surround myself with like3 0 • F E B R UARY 2017 • WAT ERF RO NT LIF E
minded people. Join a free Facebook group in your area/industry like Suffolk Business Stars, Being Boss (for Creatives) or Freedom Hackers Mastermind by Kimra Luna. KEEP AN IDEAS BOOK. Don’t let a single idea go without writing it down. I can’t tell you the number of times I had an idea on the bus, in the shower, in a restaurant and thought “I’ll write that down later” only to forget it… forever. Your idea might not work right now, but in my experience, looking back through my ideas book has given me fantastic inspiration later down the line. FIND A MENTOR OR HIRE A COACH. My life and business completely changed when I invested in a coach in 2015. I look back now and don’t know why I wasted time and money struggling for years to figure it all out on my own. I learned more in 6 months than I had in 6 years! Today, my biggest and most important investment is in hiring professionals who can teach me what I need to do to get my idea going and continually up-level my business. They will keep you accountable and provide that second opinion you sometimes need when you’re working alone. Want more support? Email me carly@makeandmarket.co or head to www.makeandmarket.co for free resources.
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COMING SOON MYSTERY DINER.....we check out another Waterfront venue i.n.c.o.g.n.i.t.o. STUDENT LIFE………..more fascinating contributions from the Students’ Union & the students of the University of Suffolk, on subjects including study, mental health, fashion etc ‘ROTY’………has your favourite eatery made it into Round 2 of the highly anticipated ‘Restaurant of the Year’ awards? ‘WATERFRONT COUNSEL’…….Ipswich Borough Council commences a regular slot, with guest writers offering an authoritarian view THE SAINTS……our newest sub-brand and a much needed connect of the Waterfront and the ‘Saints’ independent trading area
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