Bounce Magazine March 2015

AUGUST 2015 | ISSUE #22 

East Anglia’s Leading Independent Lifestyle Magazine 

March 15 

#29 

MOTHER’S DAY 

Celebrating the wonderful women in our lives 

The Wedding Edition 

Special Mother’s Day feature / Review of The White Lion, Aldeburgh / Latest Spring 

Fashions / Exclusive competition from Theatre Royal / Review of The Norfolk Mead 

Indian Recipe from Valley Connection / The New Fabia launch from Škoda

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March 2015 

With Mother’s Day around the corner this 

month we are celebrating the wonderful 

women in our lives... 

My mum is like my best friend, she’s supportive 

without interfering, the voice at the end of the phone 

if I am feeling down and someone I can share my 

happy times with. 

Dedicated to all mother’s out there, 

check out my special ‘three generations’ 

yoga story on pages 30 and 31. 

One very sophisticated mother in the 

spotlight is our favourite ‘celebrity mum’ 

Nigella Lawson. Check out our food and drink 

section sponsored by The Suffolk Hamper, to read 

our Nigella inspired recipes. 

wonderful reviews for you to read. We visited The 

Norfolk Mead in Coltishall and The White Lion in 

Aldeburgh. 

March sees the launch of the new car number 

plates; we were kindly invited along to Škoda for an 

exclusive preview of the new Fabia, if your thinking 

of an upgrade view pages 64 and 65 

for details. 

With spring on the way its time to get 

back in the garden, Kate Lines shares her 

expertise, whilst Becca Jane Simmons 

shares some spring-cleaning tips. 

Meanwhile our Norfolk Terrier ‘Archie’ shares with 

us his favourite walks. See you next month… 

If you don’t fancy cooking but would like to treat 

your mum this Mother’s Day, we have some 

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ISSUE #29 

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FASHION 

New columnist Daniel Francis, reveals his top spring trends and Angela is back with her 

favourite wedding looks of 2015. 

WEDDING SPECIAL 

‘The Wedding Angel’ gives her top tips to finding a wedding planner, whilst Emma Harvey- 

Lawrence of EHL events, gives her advice on DIY weddings: we have all angles covered! 

MOTHER’S DAY 

We feature Thrive Floristry for your Mother’s Day flowers. Don’t miss our Mother’s Day 

recipes and gift ideas throughout the rest of the magazine. 

HEALTH & WELLBEING 

Featuring a fantastic column from Mark and Helen Taylor about stress, whilst Carole Baker 

explores the benefits of massage. 

FOOD AND DRINK 

We stay at the heavenly Norfolk Mead and then take a trip down the coast to the White 

Lion in Aldeburgh. Plus recipe ideas from Maria Broadbent and The Angry Waiter. 

58-70 

LOCAL BUSINESS 

Showcasing some of East Anglia’s most loved businesses. 

71-81 

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HAIR AND BEAUTY 

Carla Mirelle Jones is back with a special piece for the mother’s out there and SK Clinic 

and Spa have some Mother’s Day ideas for our readers! 

HOME AND GARDEN 

Becca Jane Simmons give us some spring-cleaning advice and Clare at Copeland Interiors 

reveals the latest spring interior trends. 

92-101 

SPORT 

The infamous Tim Clement takes time out of his Sky Sports position to shed some light 

about England’s up and coming star, whilst our Action Man gets ‘bouncy’ playing some 

bubble football! 

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PETS 

Archie reveals his top walks in East Anglia, perfect for those who love walking their dogs. 

102-106 

MUSIC AND ENTERTAINMENT 

Featuring the latest events and listings from East Anglia’s entertainment scene, plus Emily 

Baker showcases some local talent. 

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MARCH 2015 MARCH | 2015 ISSUE | #29 ISSUE | FOOD #29 & DRINK 

Prep: 10 minutes 

Cook: 20 mins 

Serves 4 

Chicken makhani 

Indian butter chicken 

By AWARD-WINNING Chef Abdus Shahid 

Chicken makhani is one of my 

favourite Indian dishes. It is a full 

flavoured dish that complements 

the chicken well. It can be made 

as mild or spicy as you wish by 

adjusting the cayenne. Serve with 

basmati rice and naan bread. 

Method 

1. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large saucepan over 

medium high heat. Saute shallot and onion until 

soft and translucent. Stir in butter, lemon juice, 

ginger-garlic paste, 1 teaspoon garam masala, 

chilli powder, cumin and bay leaf. Cook, stirring, 

for 1 minute. 

2. Add passata, and cook for 2 minutes, stirring 

frequently. Stir in milk, cream and yoghurt. 

Reduce heat to low, and simmer for 10 minutes, 

stirring frequently. Season with salt and pepper. 

Remove from heat and set aside. 

3. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large heavy frying 

pan over medium heat. Cook chicken until lightly 

browned, about 10 minutes. Reduce heat, and 

season with 1 teaspoon garam masala and cayenne. 

Ingredients 

• 1 tbsp groundnut oil 

• 1 shallot, finely chopped 

• 1/4 of an onion, chopped 

• 2 tbsp butter 

• 2 tsp lemon juice 

• 1 tbsp ginger garlic paste 

• 1 tsp garam masala 

• 1 tsp chilli powder 

• 1 tsp ground cumin 

• 1 bay leaf 

• 4 tbsps natural yogurt 

• 125ml milk 

• 125ml double cream 

• 250ml passata 

• 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper, 

or to taste 

• 1 pinch salt 

• 1 pinch black 

pepper 

• 1 tbsp groundnut 

oil 

• 450g boneless, 

skinless chicken 

thighs, cubed 

• 1 tsp garam 

masala 

• 1 pinch cayenne 

pepper 

• 1 tbsp cornflour 

• 4 tbsps water 

4. Stir in a few spoonfuls of sauce, and simmer until 

liquid has reduced, and chicken is no longer pink. 

Stir cooked chicken into sauce. 

5. Mix together cornflour and water, then stir 

into the sauce. Cook for 5 to 10 minutes, or until 

thickened. 

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MARCH MARCH 2015 | 2015 ISSUE | ISSUE #29 | #29 FASHION 

By DANIEL FRANCIS 

Favourite 

picks for spring... 

It’s March spring is upon us. This of course means we can look 

forward to longer days, brighter skies and hopefully a slightly 

warmer temperature. 

What this doesn’t mean however, 

is that it is summer. No one wants 

to be that person walking around 

in shorts and a vest just 

because the sky 

is blue. 

That’s not to say I don’t have 

sympathy for that person, spring 

is a difficult season to dress for. 

So, I’ve put together some tips to 

help make this time a 

little easier…! 

1. Scarves 

Scarves are fully acceptable until at least the end 

of March. 

These days it’s easy to find a lighter scarf to help 

accommodate for the warmer weather. 

It also means you can get away with wearing 

thinner tops without freezing. 

3. Jackets 

2. Sunglasses 

It’s never too early for 

sunglasses. 

Shades protect you from UV 

rays, not heat. If you haven’t 

been wearing them through 

winter, start now. 

Cropped jackets like bombers, leather and denim 

are a must for the coming months. 

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FASHION 

You can match them with heavier knits or tees 

and shirts. They’ll add that extra layer without 

making you feel too wrapped up. 

4. Layers 

Finally, play with layers. If you insist on going sans 

coat then throw a tee under that cardigan or a 

shirt under that jumper. 

This will also allow you to add in some lighter 

spring colours. 

So these are a few of my top suggestions for 

spring. If you have any questions about fashion 

that you would like me to answer in the next 

edition please email hello@bouncemagazine. 

co.uk. 

Until next month 

Daniel 

For more advice or to book me 

www.danielfrancis.co.uk 

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FASHION 

Mens 

Fashion 

SUIT’S YOU SIR 

(ABOVE) Anton Oxford 

LS - £85.00 - Norse Projects 

Grandad Watch With 

Silver Case 

£16.00 

Asos 

Suede and Leather 

Oversized Barrel 

Bag - £60.00 

Asos 

WORK IT 

By SAM HUNT 

Aldeburgh Tan 

Oxford Brogue 

£195.00 - Oliver Sweeney 

Blue Herringbone Plain 

Front Trouser £35.00 - last 

of the sales! - Gibson London 

ON FOOT 

(ABOVE) Flyknit Roshe 

Run Trainers - £95.00 

Nike 

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£235.00 - Loakes 

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FASHION 

MARCH 2015 | ISSUE #29 | FASHION 

By ANGELA WYBREW 

Wedding 

outfits 

Full of the latest fashions and trends from 

the leading designers, Angela, Long Melford 

is soon to celebrate its 35th birthday... 

In the depths of Long Melford, this is a one stop 

shop for the beautiful Mother of the Bride, Groom 

and guests, from Leading brands, Marc Cain, Luisa 

Cerano, Joseph Ribkoff, Armani and many more 

flattering collections. 

“We offer a 5 star service from friendly, 

knowledgeable girlies who know how to make you 

look and feel wonderful for your special day, as 

Mother of the Bride or Groom, it is important you 

feel comfortable in your outfit and know how to 

wear your chosen hat or fascinator properly. I always 

advise ladies to practice wearing the hat in front of 

the mirror and checking with your hairdressers on 

your chosen style for the special day. 

During our spring/summer launch weekend you will 

see outfits modelled on real women - a 

fabulous way to see outfits brought to life. Without 

outshining the bride, mothers are here to make 

a statement. Here are my three top trends for 

dressing the mother of the bride… 

LACE 

Lace has a classic appeal and works beautifully 

for mothers as it embraces and adores all shapes 

and sizes. We find that a lot of mothers prefer to 

cover the tops of their arms and lace does that in a 

wonderful and fashionable way. 

BOLD COLOURS 

Champagne used to be the dress colour for all 

seasons, looking good against a white or ivory 

wedding dress. Pastels in spring, darker hues in 

autumn. This year, mothers can choose from a much 

wider spectrum of colours including pastel pinks, 

blues, fuchsia, navy, white, black and white and bold 

prints as well as spots. 

SILHOUETTE 

There is no one standard silhouette for mothers 

anymore. Silhouettes vary as individuality does, so 

whether it is long and elegant or short and elegant, 

elegance is for sure. At Angela, we want to make 

sure you receive the best, most flattering dress 

design for your figure. 

Angela of Long Melford has it all, come and see for 

yourself! We aim to make your visit stress free, with 

easy parking, there are cosy sofas for partners and 

friends, and a nice cup of coffee... Retail therapy at 

its best!” 

SPRING/SUMMER LAUNCH 

EVENT SUNDAY 1ST MARCH... 

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MARCH 2015 MARCH | 2015 ISSUE | #29 ISSUE | #29 PROMOTION 

The 

SUFFOLK 

SHOW 

Amazing equine stuntmen 

to top the bill in the 

Grand Ring at the 2015 

Suffolk Show... 

Organisers of The Suffolk Show are thrilled to 

announce that the amazing Jousting and Cossack 

riders, from the Devil’s Horsemasters and stunt teams 

who have trained and advised makers of TV’s Game of 

Thrones and the big screen production of War Horse 

and Les Miserables will be appearing in the Grand 

Ring at this year’s Suffolk Show. 

large and small, relax and be entertained by street 

acts and outstanding ring displays, meet the county’s 

radio personalities and discover something new and 

fun about the place you live? 

Give your mum a fun day 

to remember with all 

the family... 

Treat Mum to a fun present that you can all enjoy - the 

Suffolk Show – the biggest and best two days of the 

year - teaming with fun, have-a-go activities for the 

family to see and do in May half term (May 27 & 28) 

Equally entertaining, but on two legs, will be the return 

of the Mascot Race, which last year had businesses 

rushing to train their company characters for a highly 

entertaining obstacle race that had crowds cheering 

for more! Look out for Titan among the street 

entertainment too. 

If you have family and friends aged under 15, entry is 

free, making it great value for money with lots to do 

for all the family at no extra cost. Where else in one 

space can you try out a new sport, sample new food, 

be close up and touch and watch hundreds of animals, 

She can try different sports, watch pig and terrier 

racing, horses jumping and incredible animals; sit 

on a tractor, be entertained by amazing jousting 

entertainment, lots of live music and fantastic street 

entertainers. The shopping is some of the best – and 

pack her a picnic to enjoy in the countryside area. 

Book now for discounted tickets online at 

www.suffolkshow.co.uk. 

Advance prices are 15-18 year olds £6, adults £21, over 

60s £19 and car parking £4. Kids under 15 are FREE! 

And don’t forget to buy a ticket for your gran! 

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Next month 

Entertaining children at your 

wedding 

MARCH MARCH 2015 2015 | ISSUE | ISSUE #29 | #29 WEDDING 

WeddingAngel 

The benefits of hiring a 

Wedding Planner 

By Catherine Starling 

The average sized 

wedding is 80+ 

guests and can 

take 250 hours 

to organise. 

It can be a little overwhelming to 

those who are limited on time or 

who have not organised such a 

large event before. Professionals 

are required in most major life 

events, why should weddings be 

any different? 

Some advantages of hiring a Wedding Planner: 

• One point of contact 

• Flexible meeting arrangements 

• Negotiating discounts with suppliers 

• Supplier sourcing 

• Management of suppliers 

• Budget admin 

• Provide inspiration for your theme 

• Current trends and design inspiration 

Angelic Weddings can help with all aspects of your wedding: 

Complete Planning: A tailor made service, full planning and 

bespoke design. 

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Supplier Sourcing: Source, locate, call and 

research vendors. 

On the day co-ordination: Manage plans and 

ensure everything runs smoothly on the day. 

Mood Board & Ideas Meeting: Help to bring 

together colours and themes. 

“Every time I work with a couple it fills me 

with such joy knowing I have helped them 

bring together all the elements of their big 

day creating such wonderful memories” 

~ Catherine Starling ~ Angelic Weddings, Dip 

WP (Inst wp) 

Questions to ask before hiring a 

Wedding Planner: 

• Do you like them? You will be spending 

a lot of time with them 

• Do they understand what’s important 

to you? 

• How experienced are they? 

• Do they hold a qualification? 

• Do they have a large portfolio of local 

trusted suppliers? 

• Are they on trend and up to date with the 

latest styles? 

A good Wedding Planner does 

not take away the fun of planning, 

they support, advise, carry out 

admin tasks, deal with any issues, 

liaise with suppliers and of course 

create and design a beautiful 

wedding to your specifications. 

Happy planning ... 

Catherine 

If you would like more planning 

advice you can tweet Catherine 

at @AngelicWeddings using 

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By EMMA HARVEY-LAWRENCE 

EHL EVENTS 

Are you planning a 

Wedding? 

A selection of tips from EHL Events, for DIY Brides... www.ehlevents.co.uk 

Don’t be afraid to have too many ideas 

There is nothing better than to meet a couple 

brimming with enthusiasm and ideas. Make a list 

of everything that you have either seen or think 

might work. Define that list by what you love – it 

doesn’t matter if you are missing key areas in 

the beginning. It’s a fun process and you can get 

others involved too, to give you their suggestions 

and fill in the blanks. The process of elimination 

via budget, availability or others will soon present 

your ideal wedding. 

Try something different 

Just because it isn’t ‘in’ for 2015 or it sounds a bit 

strange to your friends – go for different ideas 

and surprise your guests. Planning a summer 

wedding? Instead of having an evening BBQ 

or Hog roast… why not try street food vending 

- from paella to fish and chips, Mexican to 

Mediterranean… a choice of food from around 

the world will be sure to wet anyone’s appetite. 

Not sure what to arrange 

for entertainment? 

Why not hire street performers, choreograph 

a dance with your bridesmaids, set up a music 

station or bring in some fire dancers. Make your 

cake cutting a full-blown event — use indoor 

sparklers, have someone wheel the cake to 

the middle of the dance floor with the lights 

dimmed… There are so many ways to keep it 

interesting and sometimes more importantly, 

within budget. 

Get your family and friends involved 

I am a huge advocate for getting friends and 

family together. The chances are, you’ll know 

someone that could make your bunting and 

wedding favours. Or perhaps provide additional 

or sole photography. There could even be 

someone to make the wedding cake. And what’s 

more – they’ll most likely be honoured to have 

been able to contribute to your Big Day. 

Be mindful of your guests 

Basic comforts ensure that you have thought 

about your guests. Offer blankets at outdoor 

receptions, flip flops for dance floors, bottles 

of water in the height of summer or accessible 

cushioned chairs for those less able. 

Above all else… 

Styling, logistics and delivery of a wonderful 

event, requires the very basic air of simplicity. 

Whether you’re a DIY bride, Wedding Planner 

or just a friend helping to co-ordinate – keep 

it simple. 

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Mother’s Day 

Treats... 

“Thank you”, “I love you”, 

“You’re the best mum”! 

Yes, Mother’s Day is just around the corner and 

if you’re wondering what you can do this year 

to make it really special and just a little bit 

different to show your love and appreciation… 

Thrive Floristry might just have the answer! 

Where is Thrive Floristry? 

Thrive is a little gem, just 10 minutes east of 

Bury St. Edmunds, bursting with gorgeous 

and inspired gift ideas. It’s run by renowned 

and multi-award winning florist and author, 

Claire Cowling. 

Claire is currently hosting a series of spring 

floristry workshops, so if you and your mum 

love flowers and getting creative, why not 

attend Thrive’s “Mother’s Day Delight” – just 

perfect for you and your Mum (or daughter!!) 

to learn how to make a gorgeous spring 

basket arrangement. You will be given a 

plethora of beautiful spring blooms and foliages 

to work with and all the help, advice and knowhow 

to create a stunning basket arrangement 

to keep as a perfect reminder of the special day 

spent together and to make it even better, they 

are offering a fab 10% discount at the moment! 

Claire has lots more brilliant workshop dates for 

both beginners and professionals alike; details of 

which you can find on her website. 

Not creative at all? 

No problem – why not order your Mum a 

stunning hand-crafted bouquet, basket 

arrangement or pretty spring planter in her 

favourite colour?! You can order online, 

telephone or pop in! 

What else? 

Thrive also boasts a stupendous range of gifts, 

cards and lifestyle products which are bang 

on trend, for example, chic scarves and luxury 

alpaca knitwear, uber-cool homeware products 

such as funky picture frames, storm lanterns 

and glassware. 

For more information call 01359 231009 or visit 

www.thrivefloristry.com 

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Three 

generations 

BY RACHEL DUCKER 

As a Mother’s Day tribute our 

editor Rachel gets personal 

about her family... 

“Mother’s Day is originally an 

American celebration, which 

started in the early 20th century. 

For those of you who know me you will be aware 

that my family has a very close bond, especially 

the women in our family. My mother is twenty 

years older than me and I am sure her mother, 

(my grandmother), wont mind me announcing 

that she has just celebrated her 70th birthday, 

(and still looks 50)! I believe the close age gaps 

between the three of us create a strong friendship 

within our family as we all have common interests. 

I’ve always felt really glad to have a young mum, 

unlike some of my friends, if ever I had a problem 

or needed someone they were young enough 

to understand the pressures I was facing. I know 

there is nothing that my mum would not do for 

me and I consider myself to be extremely lucky. 

Unusually as a hobby, together with the help 

of our good friend Tanya Bradbury, we practice 

Hatha Yoga within a class held at The Harmony 

Centre in Walpole, Halesworth. This is a truly 

beautiful place and if you have yet to visit, then 

you must. There are two classes during the week, 

one on a Tuesday morning and the other on a 

Thursday evening. 

Tanya is a qualified yoga teacher, trained in India 

and has been teaching yoga at The Harmony 

Centre for the last five years. She describes her 

style as traditional Hatha Yoga and includes: 

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asansa, which keep the body cleansed and 

fit. Yoga believes that exercise is essential for 

speedy removal of toxins and for keeping blood 

circulation and all internal processes 

functioning smoothly. 

Along with my mother’s side… I can’t forget to 

acknowledge my dad’s mother, my Grandma 

Ducker, who collects every Bounce Magazine! 

She is one of the strongest women I know… a 

real optimist and I believe from her is where my 

Sanskrit mantra chanting, asana, 

pranayama and meditation in her classes. 

When we practice yoga together there 

is a sense of harmony between us all 

and you can really feel the connection 

when the class is flowing, even if we 

are not speaking. Yoga is one of India’s 

wonderful gifts to mankind. One of 

its valuable qualities is that it builds 

up a store of physical health through 

practice of a system of exercises called 

inspiration comes from. Make sure you take some 

time to thank your mother – its not until you stop 

and think about the people close to you, that you 

realise just how special they are”. 

Tanya is offering you a free taster session - 

07779 583123 FOR DETAILS OR SEE 

WWW. theharmonycentre.com 

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MARCH 2015 MARCH | ISSUE 2015 #29 | | ISSUE HEALTH #29& WELLBEING 

MEN’s HEALTH… 

BY Emma Harvey Lawrence 

If you are a man in this day and age, all 

you need to do to be healthy is: exercise, 

eat well, drink in moderation, avoid 

smoking and have sex regularly… Right? 

Well, in a modicum of cases… yes… it could be 

suggested that for a happy and healthy male, that’s 

all you need. 

However, certain statistics suggest that we are doing 

men an incredible disservice by over simplifying the 

guidelines for a healthy lifestyle. Perhaps simplicity 

is key but men aren’t being encouraged enough, to 

seek help when it is needed. 

According to the Health and Social Care Information 

Centre (HSCIC) the number of people admitted to 

the NHS for ‘Mental and behavioural disorders due 

to use of alcohol’ was 198,600, between the years of 

2012 and 2013. 

Worryingly, over 70% of people were male, of which 

almost half were aged between 35 to 54 years old. 

Most of those admitted, again within the same age 

bracket, were labelled as suffering from ‘Dependency 

Syndrome’ or as having demonstrated ‘Harmful Use’ 

of alcohol. So why are so many men (women, in 

comparison, only comprise of one third of the overall 

figure above) abusing alcohol in this way? 

There are no absolutes but just as an example, the 

Journal of Abnormal Psychology (JoAP) suggests 

that men are far more susceptible to drug and 

alcohol addiction than women, particularly in 

response to a mental illness. It further suggests that 

men, when distressed or experiencing difficulty in 

life, tend to externalise and turn to substance abuse, 

whereas women are more likely to seek help for 

perceived anxiety or depression. 

Interestingly, men tend to only seek help for specifics 

– addiction, pain, fertility, tiredness… According 

to the JoAP it is vastly the majority in women 

that proactively find support for overall wellbeing 

mentally and physically. So with this tiny fraction 

of information gleaned from just a few sources, I 

would like to revise the almost universal simplicity 

in sustaining men’s health and add another key 

element of guidance. 

1, Exercise 

2, Eat well 

3, Drink in moderation 

4, Avoid smoking 

5, Maintain a healthy sex life 

6, Seek help when it is needed 

A combination of gender stereotypes in the media 

and social pressure may suggest that therapy is not 

approachable enough for men or perhaps something 

that’s exclusive of men, rather than inclusive. 

This couldn’t be farther from the reality of it but 

there is hope: the RSCPP suggest that men are 

moving forward, reporting that more men are 

seeking therapy, gradually. Four out of 10 therapists 

said that the number of male clients has increased in 

the past 12 months with almost 70% of those within 

the crucial age bracket (from HSCIC) of 35-54. 

GET IN TOUCH 

If you would like to know more, please call Woolpit Complementary on 01359 408 011 

or follow my Nutritional Therapy Blog at: www.woolpit-complementary.co.uk 

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By Carole Baker 

All about 

massage 

Massage therapy is a system of 

treatment that works by stroking, 

kneading, tapping or pressing the 

soft tissues of the body - to relax 

you mentally and physically. It has 

been used for centuries. 

It is very well researched and there are many 

physical & emotional benefits particularly for 

those who carry stress in their bodies or get 

injured easily. 

If you would rather be treated to a massage by 

an experienced practitioner then there are many 

different forms to choose from... 

Massage may concentrate on the muscles or on 

the acupressure points. 

1. Aromatherapy Massage 

2. Sports & Remedial Massage 

3. Tuina (Chinese Therapeutic Massage) 

4. Thai Yoga Massage 

5. Ayurvedic Massage 

6. Integrated Body Work 

Lets have a look at the first three this month and 

then conclude next month with the last three! 

Aromatherapy Massage 

Aromatherapy is a therapy used to alleviate 

physical and mental stresses with the use of 

essential oils and other aromatic substances of 

plant origin. 

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When trying this at home always work sensibly and 

sensitively and never try and cause pain. 

Sports & Remedial Massage 

Sport and Remedial Massage is the modern 

variant of this established form of healthcare 

which is a proven method of providing rapid and 

effective therapy for musculoskeletal function and 

dysfunction. 

Tuina (Chinese therapeutic massage) 

Tui Na is an ancient Chinese healing art in which 

the hands are used to press on key points on the 

surface of the body to promote the body’s own 

natural healing process. When these points are 

stimulated, they release tension and increase the 

body’s circulation of blood and nutrients. 

For more info on the health 

benefits of yoga, pilates, tai 

chi, qi gong, meditation & 

complementary therapies. 

Please contact carole@the-self-centre.co.uk 

or visit www.the-self-centre.co.uk for free 

downloads of health advice. 

Mindfulness Meditation Classes 

Beginners 6.30-7.30 Moving on 7.45 – 8.45 

Thursdays 

Meditation Beginners Workshop 

Saturday January 17th 10 – 12.30 

Please call or book online. 

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11 Brickfields Business Park, Old Stowmarket Road, Woolpit, Bury St Edmunds, IP30 9QS 

Telephone 01359 408 011 or visit our website for more information 

Acupuncture, Sports & Remedial Massage, Reflexology, Counselling, Osteopathy, Podiatry, 

Hypnotherapy, Dr. Hauschka, Manual Lymphatic Drainage, Nutritional Therapy, Chinese Herbal Medicine, 

Hypnobirthing, Swedish Massage, Thrive Programme, Tai Chi Classes and much more... 

Providing the highest standard of Complementary Healthcare 

www.woolpit-complementary.co.uk 

Mark Taylor 

Integrated Acupuncture 

Can Acupuncture Help You? 

Acupuncture can treat a surprising number 

of conditions and with ongoing research is 

becoming increasingly recognised as 

effective by the NHS. 

Mark Taylor Lic Ac, BSc(Hons) Ac, MBAcC 

Tel 07709 938 223 

Woolpit Complementary 

11 Brickfields Business Park, IP30 9QS. 10 minutes from Bury St Edmunds & Stowmarket 

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FreedoM 

FROM 

Stress & 

Anxiety 

Mark and Helen Taylor of 

The-Health-Works are running 

a unique course for anyone 

struggling with stress and anxiety. 

What makes this course special? 

It consists of workshop exercises and talks 

followed by guided relaxation combined with 

NADA protocol; a highly effective, versatile, 

proven and widely used auricular 

acupuncture procedure. 

The exercises and talks are informative and 

enjoyable, participants are helped to understand 

the underlying negative patterns at work, in their 

lives and release them. 

If you cannot make the dates please contact us 

so that we can keep you informed of 

future courses. 

About us: 

We are a husband and wife team. Mark is a highly 

qualified acupuncturist with counselling and 

NADA training. Helen, a certified Zero Balancing 

practitioner and One Spirit Interfaith Minister 

addresses body, mind, emotion and spirit* using 

holistic bodywork, spiritual counselling, and 

ceremony through a practice she calls ‘Deep 

Medicine’. 

* ‘spirit’ is here defined as an enduring body-felt 

sense of belonging and connection with life. 

The effects of acupuncture and guided 

relaxation are complementary and cumulative, 

progressively reducing anxiety and stress, so that 

on completion of the course participants are in a 

favourable state to integrate the techniques they 

have learned and to live happier, healthier lives. 

Interested? Find out more and experience first 

hand the wonderfully calming and relaxing 

effects of an auricular acupuncture treatment by 

attending our free, no obligation, introductory 

session, on 7 March (booking essential due to 

limited places). 

The course, which costs £140, is spread over 5 

consecutive Saturday mornings starting 21 March. 

Mark is a highly qualified Acupuncturist 

with counselling and NADA training. 

Helen is a certified Zero Balancer and 

One Spirit Interfaith Minister practising 

Deep Medicine. 

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www.yogaattheboilerhouse.com 

THE TEACHER'S CHOICE 

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Spying out 

secret health problems 

WITH SARAH BIRRELL FROM BURY THERMAL IMAGING 

It started out as a top-secret 

spying device and now helps to 

detect conditions that may lead 

to more serious health problems, 

including breast cancer. 

The early detection of conditions, which could 

lead to more serious disease, including cancer, 

is the main focus of a local clinic. 

Thermography, a technique born in the 1950s 

and originally a top-secret Cold War spying 

device, is now put to a wide range 

of other uses including 

detecting sources of nerve 

inflammations, infection, 

circulatory problems – even 

finding cracks in aeroplanes. 

Thermography has been 

around longer than we may 

think. In 1957 Dr Ray Lawson 

discovered that his breast 

cancer patients had higher 

skin temperatures over the 

affected area, and became 

the first to use thermography 

Thermography registers 

body temperature 

study breast cancers. Since the 1970s it has 

been used for diagnostic purposes and the 

equipment has evolved significantly, according 

to Sarah. She explained the inflammation is a 

precursor to many diseases and will show up on 

the thermogram, making early 

detection possible. 

The process is simple. There is no skin contact 

and there are no harmful rays. The medical 

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to 

thermal imaging camera is able to capture 

detailed images of the temperature of the 

skin. The resulting images are analysed by 

thermography-trained doctors who follow strict 

standardized protocol, and a detailed report 

is sent back, with follow-up recommendations 

where necessary. A breast study consists 

of two appointments, 90 days apart. The 

doctor will be looking for thermal symmetry. 

Suspicious changes during that 90-day 

period will be noted. If thermal patterns have 

remained stable, the study is archived for 

future comparative studies. 

“I see quite a few people who 

have really good levels of general 

fitness but have a problem 

which therapists are struggling 

to identify. The infrared image 

literally shows up the hotspots 

and helps to identify the 

area that requires treatment. 

It is especially good for 

compensatory pain – where 

a person has a problem in 

an area but the cause is 

somewhere else,” said Sarah. 

Many medical tests are of anatomy, such as 

X-rays, ultrasound and mammography. These 

tests show us the structure of the body. There 

are few tests available that are tests of the 

function. Sarah states, “There is so much we 

can do to prevent and treat illness and disease. 

Early detection of a potential problem plays an 

important part of making us feel empowered 

to take control of our health and not live our 

lives in fear of illness.” 01284 760020 - www. 

burythermalimaging.co.uk

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Brought to you by 

Out and About 

The Guide to Events Out & About in West 

Suffolk 

Please see www.westsuffolkdiary.co.uk for more 

information 

MARCH 

2015 

The Ghostly & 

Macabre Walk 

6 March 2015 and 20 March 2015 

Want to be chilled to the core in a light-hearted 

way under the safe protection of your expert 

Guardian Guide? Then join us on this guided 

Ghostly & Macabre walk! 

Times: 6.30-8pm, Friday 6 March 

Tickets: £5 Adults / £4 Senior Citizens / £3 

Children - To book call 01284 764667 

WILLOW WORKSHOP 

8 March 2015 and 15 March 2015 

Make your own willow obelisk for Sweet Peas, 

Clematis or other garden climbers. 

Venue: Meet at East Town Park visitor centre. 

Start: 10am to 2pm 

Tickets: £18 

Horace Barker 

14 March - October 2015 

Signature Exhibition - A changing exhibition 

focusing on the principal items that originally 

created Moyse’s collections under its first curator 

Horace Barker. An 

opportunity to display 

items that have not been 

seen for some time. With 

thematic changes during 

the course of its running. 

Moyse’s Hall Opening 

Times: 

Mondays - Saturdays 

10am-5pm (last entry 

4pm) 

Sundays 12pm-4pm (last 

entry 3pm) 

Toast in the Park 

30 March 2015 

A firm favourite. Cook marshmallows and bread 

over a warming campfire that you have helped 

rangers to build. Start: 11am to 12pm and 2pm to 

3pm Tickets: £2 per child - Nowton Park. 

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FEATURE 

Sunday 

Brunch 

A new and relaxing addition to the 

weekend. Bring your family along to 

‘Sunday Brunch’ in the Apex Lounge; 

your children can join in with fun games 

and activities while you unwind with 

the weekend papers and listen to live 

acoustic entertainment. There will also 

be a delicious food menu available 

suitable for the whole family, courtesy of 

Sodexo Prestige, so you can really relax 

and enjoy the day. It’s what weekends 

were made for! 

Entry: Free 

Venue: The Apex, Bury St Edmunds 

Times: 11am - 2pm 

El Llanto Se 

Mueve (The 

Cry Moves) 

Flamenco dancers Jairo Barrull and Irene 

‘La Sentio’ are joined by a full cast of 

award winning gypsy musicians from 

Seville and Jerez to evoke the pure 

essence of flamenco’s soul: el llanto (the 

cry). 

Date: 15th March 2015 

Venue: The Apex, 1 Charter Square, 

Bury St Edmunds, IP33 3FD. 

Time: 7.30pm 

Tickets: Full price - £20, 

Concessions - £18 

Please see www.westsuffolkdiary.co.uk for more information – and more events in 

West Suffolk this March and beyond… 

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Along the 

Amber coast 

By Sam HUnt 

& Rachel Ducker 

Overlooking Aldeburgh’s 

shingle beach, stands proud 

The White Lion. 

Amongst 38 rooms, 14 overlook the famous 

seafront including the room 

which we were staying in. 

Within this 16th century 

privately owned building, our 

sea view room was cosy and 

inviting, satisfying a yearning 

for-old fashioned 

British romance. 

A huge sash window let 

in the fresh salt sea air, 

inviting us to wander out 

for a walk along the beach. 

Fisherman’s huts lined 

the seafront, subliminally 

influencing our dinner choices. 

The room was traditionally decorated and grand 

with a king size bed that looked as though it had 

once stood in a country manor. Large, plump 

cushions and crisp linens invited us to lounge 

away the afternoon, gazing out to misty seas. 

Dragging ourselves away from the view, we 

ventured down for dinner. A distant murmur grew 

into an exciting buzz as we walked into a vibrant 

bar and brasserie. The restaurant had a 

relaxed and welcoming 

atmosphere, with cosy 

booths framing brilliant 

sea views. 

Head chef Ben Hegarty 

creates dishes using the 

sea as his natural larder. It 

seemed bad form then not 

to tuck into a mixed seafood 

platter, which was wonderful! 

For our mains I couldn’t resist 

the burger and frites with 

wasabi mayonnaise. It was 

really tasty, good portion sizes and flavoursome. 

While I ploughed my way through, Sam chomped 

on the 28 day aged rib-eye steak with all of 

the trimmings. 

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We didn’t skip the pudding, as we are usually too 

greedy to pass up, this time was no exception. 

My Coffee and Vanilla Alaska stood proudly on 

the table, almost too perfect to dig my spoon 

into. Whilst Sam opted for a berry creme brûlée... 

which hardly lasted a few minutes! 

We were made to feel very welcome by the 

friendly staff, nothing seemed too much trouble. 

The good news is the brasserie is re-launching in 

April serving classic dishes with a French twist. 

The much larger a la carte menu will feature many 

more superb options for lunch and dinner. 

For a peaceful coastal break 

with a bit of vibrancy, 

The White Lion is sure not 

to disappoint. 

Prices start from £160 B&B per room per 

night for more information call 01728 

452720 or see www.whitelion.co.uk 

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RECIPE MARCH 2015 

Splash out on some rich game meat for two, or a special treat for 

mum, then serve seared to your liking with a deep fruity sauce... 

Pan-fried venison with sloe 

gin & plum sauce 

Ingredients 

• 6 juniper berries Finely 

chopped 

1 

2 

3 

4 

5 

6 

Press the juniper and lots of black pepper onto the steaks. 

Heat the butter in a frying pan until foaming, add the plum 

quarters and the steaks. 

Cook to your liking, turning halfway through. Remove and 

keep warm. 

Tip the chopped plum and garlic into the pan juices and 

cook, stirring, until softened. Pour in the sloe gin, allow to 

sizzle, then add the hot stock. 

When the plums are really soft, press the mixture through a 

sieve to remove the skins. Try to get as much pulp through 

as you can, as this will add flavour and body to the sauce. If 

it’s too thick, add a dash of boiling water. 

Put the steaks on warmed plates, top with the plum quarters 

and spoon round some sauce. 

Scatter over the thyme and a little black pepper. Serve with 

Fennel Dauphinoise (see ‘Goes well with’, right) and wilted 

spinach. 

• 2 venison steaks 

•1 5g butter 

• 3 plums, 2 quartered, 1 finely 

chopped 

• 1 garlic clove, finely chopped 

• 3 tbsp sloe gin (or use 2 tsp 

port) 

• 125ml hot beef stock made 

with 1 tbsp liquid beef stock 

(or gluten-free alternative) 

• thyme sprigs 

To Serve 

• Wilted spinach, to serve 

(optional) 

Why not pop in and try out this delicious treat from our light bites menu? 

The Street, Fornham St Martin 

Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP31 1SW 

Call : 01284 753380 

Web : www.thewoolpackfornham.co.uk 

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A Wine 

Tour of 

BY ‘WINE BUFF’ FRED FISHER 

France 

Of many differing grapevine species there are only 

about four that are of any significance. 

Considered to be the World’s 

leader in fine wine production and 

also our closest neighbour, what 

better way than to take a car across 

the Channel (with somebody else 

driving) and take a look at the 

French Wine Regions. Three hours 

south from Calais and you find the 

first region. 

Champagne 

The first area for Sparkling wine made mostly 

from Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier 

grapes. Claimed by others to have originally 

discovered the phenomenon of having bubbles 

in wine, it was Dom Perignon who perfected the 

wine we have today. A wine for all occasions. 

Alsace 

Further east we have this region, sometimes 

governed by Germany, it is unique in France. 

Bordering Germany it uses many German grape 

varieties e.g Riesling. Unusually for France the 

grape name is prominent on the label, although 

other parts of France are now starting to do 

that. Sheltered by the Vosges Mountains it is the 

second driest area in France. 

Burgundy (Bourgogne) 

Quality wine has been produced here for over 

1000 years and was introduced originally by the 

Romans. The two dominant grapes are Pinot Noir 

and Chardonnay with the Gamay being the next. 

It is composed of six areas, Chablis, Cote de Nuits, 

Cote de Beaune, Chalonnais, Maconnais and 

Beaujolais. The first three and Beaujolais produce 

wines called Grand Cru which are the best but the 

most expensive. Next down the ladder is Premier 

Cru only from the first three areas. All Burgundy 

can be pricey but you can get good quality from 

areas such as Chalonnais and Maconnais which 

are still Burgundies. Maconnais has the delightful 

Pouilly Fuisse. Beaujolais Grand Cru is a gem and 

can age well along with Fleurie, Moulin a Vent, 

Morgan etc. 

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Bordeaux 

Considered together with Burgundy to be the 

world’s top wine producing areas, certainly from 

a historical point of view. The main grapes here 

are Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet 

Franc. There are other minor grapes sometimes 

used but most Bordeaux is a blend of the main 

three. The region is split into several sub-regions, 

11 in total. They have Classification ratings for 

these areas and each Chateau can have its own 

rating. The top ones here are called Premier Cru 

and include such illustrious names as Chateau 

Latour, Chateau Mouton Rothschild and Margaux. 

The sub-regions include 

Medoc, St Emilion and Graves 

among others. Graves 

includes the most famous 

Dessert wine Sauterne. 

The region supplies a vast 

amount of mostly red wine 

which can be blended from 

different regions but can 

only be called Bordeaux. In 

past times and today it is 

been called Claret but that 

is only Red Bordeaux. 

The Loire Valley 

The longest river in France has many varied 

wine areas. Pays Nantais is the sub-region and 

Muscadet is a grape variety in the region nearest 

the Atlantic. It benefits from the cooling effect 

of the Ocean. Anjou Saumur is the next area 

inland and houses many fine wine producers. 

Rose d’Anjou is famous as is Sparkling wine at 

Saumur from the Chenin Blanc grape, and also 

red Saumur from the Cabernet Franc grape. 

One particular dessert wine from the Chenin 

Blanc grape and can live for 50 years is Quart 

de Chaume, near to the city of Angers. Further 

inland is the area Tourraine also with the Chenin 

Blanc. The famous Vouvray come from here and 

can be dry medium or sweet. They also produce 

good sparkling. Some distance away but still on 

the Loire is Sancerre which uses the Sauvignon 

Blanc grape. Close by is another called Pouilly 

Fume (not to be confused with Pouilly Fuisse 

in Burgundy). 

The Rhone Valley 

This region has two distinct parts, Northern and 

Southern Rhone. The North includes Cote Rotie 

and Hermitage from the Syrah grape. The best 

white from here is called Condrieu and has the 

Viognier grape. The Southern Rhone includes 

the famous Chateauneuf du Pape and Gigondas. 

A blend of many grapes for these wines, the 

main ones being Syrah, Grenache, Cinsault and 

Mourvedre. It is possible to 

use up to 17 grape varieties 

for Southern Rhone reds. The 

standard Cotes du Rhone is 

invariably good wine. 

Other regions 

Languedoc-Roussillon and 

Provence run along the south 

coast of France and provide a 

considerable amount of wine for 

the market. Most grape varieties 

are grown here, a majority of the 

Rhone varieties, but increasingly 

grapes from around the country. Previously these 

areas were mostly low quality, low price bulk 

wines but are now providing class quality wines 

challenging the more traditional wine areas. 

Footnote 

You could do a wine tour of France by car and it 

would be feasible to cover the areas in about a 

fortnight with preferably someone else doing the 

driving. I would not recommend that, try each 

area on separate visits and take time to sample 

some of the world’s great wines. At the rate of 

one per year with at least the seven shown that 

should take you seven years. I suggest however 

that you will want to go back time and time 

again. 

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MARCH 2014 | ISSUE #29 

How much 

do you know about coffee? 

BY pADDY BISHOPP 

Even though Paddy and Scott’s is all about having fun there is the serious side to 

our business and the growing of the coffee bean is a major part of that. So if you 

are a coffee guru or want to know more about the coffee you drink, this is for you... 

Most coffee trees will produce their first crop 

of coffee cherries when they’re about five years 

old. If the trees are looked after properly they’ll 

continue producing great coffee on a yearly basis 

for about 20 years, however, once fully mature 

these coffee trees will only produce about two 

kilos of coffee cherries per year. 

A coffee cherry usually comes 

with an exterior skin that is quite 

thick and has a bitter taste. The fruit 

of a coffee cherry is sweet and has a 

texture very similar to a grape. After 

the layer of fruit you usually have a parchment, 

the parchment is covered by a thin and slippery 

layer which is called mucilage. 

At Paddy & Scott’s we tend to buy from growers 

who selective pick the coffee beans leaving the 

unripe cherries behind, however, the method 

used to collect the coffee will be dependent on a 

number of reasons and conditions. 

Coffee is mostly harvested in dry seasons. 

The nature of the dry season usually differs 

from one country to the other. 

Countries such as Brazil usually harvest 

their coffee in periods between March and 

October. 

In Columbia coffee is usually harvested 

between the months of October and February 

or alternatively it is harvested in the months 

between April and June. 

What the parchment really does is protect the 

entire area surrounding the bean. When the 

parchment is removed you will usually find two 

somewhat transparent coffee beans which are 

bluish-green in colour. 

Ripe cherries are harvested using several different 

methods including selective hand picking, 

mechanical harvesting and stripping. 

As part of our continual learning and our journey 

in working with our plantations Scott and I can 

only look forward to our visits to plantations, 

definitely one of the perks of the job! 

Don’t forget to visit Paddy & Scott’s Coffee 

on Abbeygate Street in Bury St Edmunds or 

Wells Close in Framlingham. 

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By Maria Broadbent of CaSA Del Mar 

Spring has 

Sprung 

What a wonderful time of the year. The garden starts to show signs of 

life, the evenings are drawing out and the seasonal produce available 

is inspirational. 

Some ingredients at their best 

during March… 

Vegetables: Brussels Sprouts, Beetroot, Broccoli, 

Carrots, Celeriac, Chicory, Swede, Cauliflower, 

Jerusalem Artichokes, Kale, Leeks, Parsnips, 

Purple Sprouting Broccoli, Red Chicory and 

Radicchio, Spinach, Rhubarb, Turnips, Sorrel & 

Salad Onions. 

Fish : Skate, Sea Bass, Trout, Winkles, Crab, 

Clams, Cockles, Eel, Hake, Lemon Sole, John Dory, 

Lobster, Mussels, Oysters, Sea Bass, Salmon 

& Scallops. 

Some of the above ingredients are a little more 

elusive to track down, but let’s look at the ones 

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that are readily available. We can do some lovely 

flavour pairings with this month’s selection. 

The abundance of seafood and so many 

vegetables makes cooking a lovely lunch or 

dinner on Mothering Sunday a delight. So spoil 

your mum – or even someone else’s mum for that 

matter! 

Recipes are usualy written as a guide. Every 

ingredient varies, every oven varies and we all 

have different palettes. Do not be afraid if you 

have slightly more or slightly less of something – 

if you like the taste, that is all that matters. 

We need to relax our approach to food and make 

it less formulaeic – if you find this hard add extra 

wine to your ingredients list and share it with the 

pan! 

Mothering Sunday Menu Suggestions 

Mouclade - This is a variation on Moules 

Marinieres and a particular favourite of mine. 

Lamb with Rosemary & Garlic - served with 

Parsnip Mash, Roasted Carrots & Steamed 

Broccoli. 

(Ask your butcher to cut the chops into slices 

approx. 1.5 – 2cm in thickness). 

Poached Rhubarb with Ginger Crème Fraiche. 

With these three chosen courses I hope that your 

mum or who ever you may choose to cook for will 

be more than satisfied. 

Maria Broadbent 

is Owner of Casa Del Mar 

7 St John’s Street, 

Bury St Edmunds, 

IP33 1SQ 

www.casadelmar.co.uk 

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FEBRUARY 2014 MARCH | ISSUE 2015 | #28 ISSUE | FOOD #29 AND DRINK 

Mother’s 

Blush 

A take on the Aperol Spritz, this 

Mother’s Day cocktail features 

Aperol, fresh-squeezed grapefruit 

juice and Prosecco. 

One to wow your mum this Mother’s Day, 

it’s easy to make and great for serving at brunch. 

Aperol, is bright orange in colour and has a 

unique bitter-sweet taste derived from a 

secret recipe that has remained unchanged 

since its creation in Italy. It is available from 

most supermarkets. 

Method 

1. Chill a Champagne flute. 

2. Add Aperol and grapefruit juice to the chilled 

glass. 

Ingredients 

• 1 ounce Aperol 

• 1 ounce fresh-squeezed 

grapefruit juice 

• Prosecco 

• Grapefruit peel for garnish 

3. Top with Prosecco (as much as desired). 

4. Garnish with the grapefruit peel. 

You can substitute the grapefruit for another fruit 

such as strawberries to make this recipe slightly 

different. 

By THE ANGRY WAITER 

Skip buying flowers this year and instead serve 

mum this amazing cocktail. 

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Escape to the 

country 

at The Norfolk Mead 

The bright sunshine cast a light on green 

meadows and babbling brooks, and the chill in 

the air seemed to float away with the breeze. 

By Sam HUnt 

We are in March now, the start 

of spring. But beware of bright 

mornings and the false hope they 

can bring… Unless, that is you find 

yourself in beautiful Coltishall in 

deep Norfolk. 

We were lucky to be invited to the Norfolk Mead 

and found ourselves escaping to the country, to 

a gorgeous Georgian hotel in luscious surrounds. 

The first thing that hits you when pull up at the 

hotel, is well… the hotel. The impressive red brick 

building stands akimbo as you look up. Wide sash 

windows and deep balconies promise a glorious 

morning, as you wake up and look out over the 

sweeping grounds. 

Spoilt with ‘The Chanterelle’ bridal Suite, we were 

not disappointed. Double French doors opened 

onto a large balcony overlooking the grounds and 

River Bure. A super king-size bed didn’t dominate 

the large, airy room with its high ceilings and the 

luxurious en-suite bathroom made getting ready 

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It is often the small details that make you smile. 

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Savoy Cabbage, 

Salsify, Crackling 

and Star Anise Jus 

was irresistible 

and exceeded 

expectations. 

Rachel was similarly 

impressed with her 

choice of Pan Roasted 

Cod with Parmentier 

potatoes, Spinach, 

Welsh Mussels and 

Saffron Cream Sauce. 

Unable to resist, we 

both indulged in 

the Chocolate Duo; 

Chocolate Brownie, 

Chocolate Torte and 

Pistachio Ice Cream to 

conclude a wonderful evening. 

The dining room is open to the public as the 

Mead’s reputation for exquisite food precedes it. 

This is a perfect place to treat a special lady on 

Mother’s Day, but be sure to book quickly! 

Homemade brownies and thick 

creamy milk from a local dairy are 

left in each room. 

Dinner was served at 8 and the 

treats continued. Opening with the 

Pigeon Breast with Caramelised 

Feta and Baby Beets I wished I had 

ordered this again for the main 

course. Rachel opted for the Pane’d 

Hen’s Egg with Crushed Celeriac, 

Truffle Oil and Croutons. 

A true taste of luxury in a tranquil, picturesque 

surrounding, this is the most relaxed I’ve felt for 

as long as I can remember. Rachel and I were sad 

to leave the Norfolk Mead but we will be visiting 

again soon, and we urge you to do so too. 

www.norfolkmead.co.uk | 01603 737531 

I promised myself I wasn’t going 

to succumb to another pork 

dish, as had been my staple for 

what seemed like months before. 

However, the Pork Saltimbocca 

with Pork Cheek croquette, 

Black Pudding, Baby Apples, 

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Speaking at the awards ceremony, What Car? 

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‘When you consider the strength of the 

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Available as a five-door hatch, with an estate 

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Bury St Edmund’ s principal, Steve Bradley said, 

‘it’s fantastic to be able to offer our customers the 

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scooping the gong for Best Family Car. 

Director of ŠKODA UK, Alasdair Stewart, said: 

‘We are delighted to receive these accolades from 

What Car?. UK customers trust What Car? when 

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to the UK for the 

new Fabia. 

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‘The What Car? awards recognise that ŠKODA 

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The new Fabia is also more spacious and 17% 

more fuel-efficient than its predecessor, thanks 

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introduction of cleaner EU6-compliant 

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‘These awards are just the start of an exciting 

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roads in September. The buying experience is 

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retailers transforming their showrooms, 

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The new ŠKODA Fabia – which was 

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ŠKODA has demonstrated five years of record 

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It joins an impressive line-up 

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including the Octavia, 

which was also 

recognised at the 

What Car? 

awards, 

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By Matt hulland 

Travel 

Ha Long Bay, in Northern Vietnam, is not a name you may 

be familiar with, but I’m pretty sure you will have seen the 

images before. 

When you think about the 

mysterious Far East many of you 

will conjure up images of lush, tree 

covered rocky outcrops, majestically 

rising from the ocean whilst 

delicately blanketed in a thin layer of 

mist with small fishing boats dotted 

around to add a sense 

of humanity to one of 

nature’s finest gifts. 

Recently I visited Hanoi, Vietnam’s 

capital of the North, and had the 

opportunity to fulfil one of many 

childhood dreams and visit Ha 

Long Bay. The bay itself is just 

about achievable in a day trip, it’s 

quite a slog, a 4 hour bus journey 

Ha Long Bay 

followed by a 3 hour bay tour 

then 4 hours back again, but definitely do-able. You 

can visit from Hanoi for longer with lots of options 

for all budgets, but I was up against it time wise, 

hence the day trip option suited me. 

I woke up nice and early and set off at 6am to make 

it for the 12pm boat tour. The bus ride was nice; a 

little cramped with the obligatory two souvenir shop 

stops along the way, but nothing I wasn’t used to by 

now. But what about the boat trip? Wonderful? 

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Awe inspiring? Everything I’d ever imagined? Well… I 

couldn’t tell you, as I didn’t get off the dock! The boat 

was cancelled due to a typhoon that was somewhere 

in the area. From where I sat I could see a couple of 

peaks, teasing me on the horizon over a calm sea, but 

no, a typhoon was heading my way and all boats are 

staying docked. I couldn’t believe that the one time 

I encountered any semblance of health and safety in 

Asia, it’s the place that inspired me to travel since I was 

a small, well, smaller 

In hindsight, once the 

disappointment had drifted away you 

have to accept that when you are 

travelling and you try to pack a lot 

in, there will inevitably be setbacks 

along the way. You can’t be mad at 

the people making the call not to 

send the boats out, but you can get 

miffed when the tour company still 

has left me with an itch to return. 

want to charge you for the bus ride, 

but that’s another story. At least, like 

any wonderful place in the world, it 

Matt is a travel writer sharing stories of 

his trips with us. 

He has a website set up for travel advice that can be 

found at www.matthulland.com and has two books 

currently available on Amazon with a third and fourth 

in production.


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MARCH MARCH 2015 | 2015 ISSUE | ISSUE #29 | #29 Hair & Beauty 

Let’s hear it 

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£65. For further details, please enquire with the 

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ELEMENTS 

The life force of trees 

BY John Parkington 

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MARCH 2015 MARCH | ISSUE 2015 #29 | ISSUE | HAIR #29& BEAUTY 

HAIR is delighted to be one of the 

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A 

Mothers 

T uch 

BY Carla Mirelle Jones 

As Mother’s Day is on the way, 

we all want our Mother’s to 

feel loved and appreciated. 

Cosmetics companies all 

have product ranges aimed 

at different age groups. Here 

are some great examples that 

are geared towards a more 

mature skin. 

Skin care is a must to keep that 

elasticity and brightness we lose 

as we age. Harley Street Skin 

Clinic’s Stem Cellution Overnight 

Moisturiser puts the moisture 

back into the skin without being 

too heavy, allowing you to use 

it morning and night, on the 

face, neck and arms. A great 

idea if you want one product to 

do everything. Team this with 

Rosina’s Lotions & Potions Rose 

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Oil designed as an anti ageing hydrator to add 

the moisture back into the skin. You can find 

both of these on the internet or Facebook. 

Yves Saint Laurent’s Y Cream used around the 

jaw, neck and décolletage will 

firm the skin in these areas 

and help prevent sagging. 

Eyes are one of those 

areas where we 

show our age the 

most. Dior’s One 

Essential for eyes 

is a treatment that 

detoxifies, working 

from the inside out to leave 

the skin looking bright 

and fresh. 

Lancome’s new foundation 

Teint Miracle Cushion is perfect 

for a more mature skin, giving a 

light coverage like a BB cream whilst still being 

a foundation; even better that you can get refills 

with it. If you’re wanting something with a fuller 

coverage Dior’s Capture Total Foundation is ideal, 

as well as being a foundation it has their 

Dream Skin in it which is a treatment and a 

primer together. 

minute between layers. This is the fastest selling 

mascara worldwide. 

And of course a lip colour to finish with. So 

often our lips shrink and lose plumpness. I would 

recommend using Yves Saint Laurent’s new Tint 

In Oil, a lip colour with a treatment that plumps 

and nourishes. It also adapts to your individual 

skin tone, and is great if you’re worried about 

your lip colour seeping as these don’t. 

As our skin matures we all get a few lines, 

including the crow’s feet. When wearing 

eye shadow shimmers will make these 

more prominent, if you do not 

want to accentuate them go 

for something matt. Mac and 

Illamasqua do a wide range of 

matt eye shadows. 

For mascara I would 

recommend Lancome’s 

Hypnose, great for giving 

length and buildable to 

create volume, you can 

layer it without it clumping; 

remember to leave about a 

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The latest from 

Copeland Interiors 

By Clare Hindle 

Spring is almost here which means 

a fresh new start, and what better 

way than encompassing the next big 

interior trends in your home? 

Whether you are looking to breathe 

new life into your home or planning 

a complete interior overhaul, we 

can help. See below for our top 

spring ideas. 

The power of pattern 

Spring is all about the power of pattern, and of 

this print is an essential element. 

Our top picks range from tropical paradises with 

bold elements and exotic flares. Here we can 

also see the popular floral aspects along side a 

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powerful image of a hummingbird. The 

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By Kate Lines 

Spring usually arrives by mid- 

March and the frequent sunny 

days provide the opportunity for 

an increasing range of gardening 

tasks. 

It’s time to get busy preparing seed beds, sowing 

seed, cutting back winter shrubs and generally 

tidying up around the garden. 

Frosts can still be a hazard, so keep vulnerable 

plants protected at night if frost is forecast. March 

winds are also notorious for their ferocity so 

check exposed plants are well supported. 

Gardening Spring Clean 

Now is the time for a thorough spring clean; weed 

and dig over your borders incorporating as much 

organic matter as you can - those chilly winds will 

really help to dry out the soil. Mulch bare soil once 

you have done the work and remove moss and 

weeds from paths, terraces and driveways. They 

may be boring tasks but if you don’t get on top of 

the garden now (especially the weeds!) it will be a 

nightmare for the rest of the season. 

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Top jobs this month: 

1. Protect new spring shoots from slugs 

2.Plant shallots, onion sets and early potatoes 

3. Plant summer-flowering bulbs 

6. Mow the lawn on dry days (if needed) 

7. Cut back Cornus (dogwood) and Salix (willow) 

grown for colourful winter stems 

8. Weeds come back in to growth - deal with them 

before they get out of hand 

4. Lift and divide overgrown clumps of perennials 

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Spring 

Cleaning 

Spring is the time to tackle all 

those niggling chores, the ones 

you have no excuse not to do 

yourself. 

In the old days we did the spring clean by 

washing the winter’s accumulated soot off our 

paintwork. 

Now, where this tradition still exists, we are more 

likely to take the curtains to the dry cleaners and 

dare to see what has been breeding down the 

back of the sofa. Here are my top tips to follow 

for a deep spring clean. 

1. Work from the top down, inside to outside, to 

avoid getting what you just cleaned dirty again. 

2. Do one room, even one area of one room, at a 

time to avoid unfinished jobs. The satisfaction of 

seeing one room sparkle will make the hard work 

feel like it’s worth the effort. 

3. When tidying, reduce trips around the house 

by temporarily depositing items in one spot en 

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4. Do two things at once. While laundry is going, 

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someone. 

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By Tim Clement 

Sky Sports Correspondent 

England’s new start 

IS BORN 

At Sky Sports we spend the 

majority to our time purring 

over the foreign talents that 

have been attracted to the 

world’s richest league. 

From Eden Hazard to Alexis 

Sanchez, there’s little doubt that 

the greatest depth of quality in 

world football exists on our shores. 

However, the most remarkable emergence 

this season has come from north London, with 

Tottenham’s Harry Kane defying all expectations. 

Those expectations were pretty modest to be 

fair, with the young striker expected to do little 

more than offer support to the club’s vastly more 

distinguished frontmen, Emmanuel Adebayor and 

Roberto Soldado. 

However, while that duo have fired blanks 

throughout the campaign, Kane has established 

himself as Spurs’ star man, attracting demands 

for him to be called up to Roy Hodgson’s next 

England squad. 

Such suggestions have died down as it has 

become a non-topic of late, with Kane’s case 

so strong that Hodgson’s only concern now is 

which player will be sacrificed to incorporate the 

21-year-old. 

Not only has Kane outscored all of his 

compatriots but he has also netted more times 

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than any other Premier League striker in all 

competitions this season, with Diego Costa and 

Sergio Aguero trailing the former Tottenham 

trainee. 

were expected to beat in the Europa League and 

Capital One Cup at the start of the campaign, 

earning a shot at more Premier League action – a 

chance he would not waste. 

Initial doubts were understandably raised when 

he started to break through as Spurs. 

This is, after all, a player who failed to pin down 

a regular starting berth during loan spells and 

Norwich and Leicester during the 2012/13 

campaign, scoring just two goals from 21 

appearances in the Championship. 

Netting in three successive Premier League 

games last season was certainly impressive, but 

they were all against bottom-half sides and came 

after just one goal in 13 appearances for Spurs. 

He continued to impress against sides Spurs 

Kane had scored three in four heading into the 

New Year’s Day clash with rivals Chelsea and 

went on to make it five in five, bagging a brace 

and having a hand in Spurs’ other two goals to 

inspire a memorable 5-3 victory. 

He then produced another two-goal salvo against 

fellow London enemies Arsenal to secure a 2-1 

victory – ensuring his place a real fans favourite. 

‘He’s one of our own’ hail the Spurs faithful every 

time they are treated to a glimpse of the new star. 

However, for us neutrals, it is simply a joy to 

watch a young star emerge and deliver against 

the world’s finest on a weekly basis. 

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The going gets tough for 

Town as March throws up 

a real test of promotion 

credentials 

Will the real Ipswich Town 

please stand up? 

The festive period, a time 

which is meant to separate 

the men from the boys, 

brought out the best in 

the Super Blues, virtually 

sweeping all before them to 

get even the most cynical 

supporters dreaming of the 

Premier League. 

Everyone knew the squad 

was a little thin and the 

fact it cost just £10,000 to 

assemble was banded about with vigour. 

But it mattered not as Daryl Murphy banged 

in the goals and Christophe Berra (and others) 

stopped them at the other end. 

A blip was always likely and the January blues 

well and truly came with one win in six. 

Defeats against Derby and Southampton were 

disappointing, but arguably more because of 

the performance than the loss, but back came 

Mick’s men. 

Successive wins against Sheffield Wednesday 

and Fulham were more handsome than the 

slender 2-1 margins suggest. The promotion 

train was back on the rails and everything was 

good again. 

Not quite. This column is written after the 1-0 home 

defeat to Reading, but before Birmingham visit 

Portman Road and Town visit Carrow Road. 

Those two matches could go a long way to defining 

the season with Ipswich teetering on a tilt at the 

top two, the play-off places and even in danger of 

missing out altogether. 

A defeat against Derby can be explained away 

a little, Steve McClaren’s men should be playing 

Premier League football next season after all. 

But a home game against Reading should be 

winnable, especially at this time of the season for a 

team truly competing for promotion. 

On paper, the Royals looked strong. But they are 20 

points and 13 places away from Ipswich 

and the performance from the 

home side was largely stale. 

The Birmingham match is virtually 

a must-win before Ipswich visit the 

Championship’s in-form team, not to 

mention arch rivals, Norwich, ahead 

of a tough-looking March. 

I have almost given up predicting 

what is going to happen. I lurch 

from high hopes to low turns on the 

strength of every 90 minutes. 

With the ink still drying on this column 

comes the news that Leicester City’s 

Anthony Knockaert could be about to join Town’s 

promotion push on loan. 

More heartening than the signings of Richard Chaplow 

and Luke Varney, for many, but will it be enough? You 

should have a good idea by the time you read this. 

MARCH FIXTURES 

Sunday 1st March – Norwich (A) 

Wednesday 4th March – Leeds (A) 

Saturday 7th March – Brentford (H) 

Saturday 14th March – Middlesbrough (A) 

Tuesday 17th March - Bolton (H) 

Saturday 21st March – Watford (A) 

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FOCUS 12 CHARITY 

By JACQUI SINCLAIR 

Let’s 

Focus 12 are at the 

forefront of innovative and 

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treatment programmes 

F cus... 

As you may or may not know, I donate weekly yoga classes to Focus 12 

clients on their residential treatment programme and I am passionate about 

the work the charity does. 

Every year I try to do as much as I can to 

fundraise for them. Last year was the world’s 

largest assault course (200 obstacles over 20 

miles) and this year’s event is happening a 

little late... April to be exact. 

So what will I be doing this 

year? I will probably feel like 

Kate Winslet (in the Titanic)... 

but with me being considerably 

shorter, not looking anything like 

Kate Winslet and without the 

ship, the icebergs, Leonardo Di 

Caprio or Celine Dion singing in 

the background... 

Yep - wing walking... no point in 

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jumps etc (been there done those) - it’s time 

for something a little more challenging. This 

ties in beautifully with the wonderful Y12SR 

team coming to the UK to hold their FIRST 

leadership training programme outside of the 

USA, in conjunction with Focus 12 and Yoga At 

The Boiler House (the beautiful bespoke yoga 

studio where all the Focus 12 and Y12SR classes 

are held). 

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By Ross ‘Action Man’ Wishart 

BUBBLE FOOTBALL 

This month, Action Man took our 

great magazine’s name literally 

and Bounced into Bubble Football! 

Now, if you are looking for an event to showcase 

your tika taka skills then this is not it! However 

if you’re looking for a great laugh with some 

team mates, colleagues on a corporate function 

or perhaps as a stag / hen party then Bubble 

Football is perfect! 

Action Man and pals joined the team from 

Worldy Football (check out their Facebook page 

facebook.com/worldyfootball) 

who operate out of Maidenhall 

Sports Centre in Ipswich. For 

£200 you get 10 bubble suits and 

hall hire for an hour, don’t feel that 

this limits you to only 10 people, 

in fact I would encourage you to 

bring more as it can be hard work 

especially getting back on your 

feet for the hundredth time! 

So bring more and use 

substitutions, this will also help you spread the 

cost. I mentioned it’s hard work when encased 

in those bubbles so don’t make too many big 

plans after, or at least take a towel because you 

will be a sweaty mess! Not to mention the tears 

streaming down your face from the constant 

laughing, there’s not much funnier than sending 

a friend rolling down the hall just as he is lining 

up a shot. 

Whilst to start with we were quite hesitant, 

it wasn’t long before we got a feel for it and 

to be honest the football became secondary 

behind the stramash and seeing just how far we 

could bounce each other. Being of a somewhat 

diminutive persuasion and leader of the gang, 

Action Man found himself to be the target and 

was regularly sent flying across the room! That 

being said, apart from feeling rather exhausted 

from the exertion, the multitude of hits had no 

lasting effects as it’s all very safe within your 

rubber cocoon. 

The hour absolutely flew by, what 

was the score? Nobody knew but 

what we did agree on is that we all 

had an awesome time. We’re already 

planning our next session and would 

highly recommend it to anyone else. 

Can’t make it down to Ipswich? 

Not a problem! There are a number 

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Worldy Football who operate in our 

area, you just need to book a venue like a sports 

hall or outdoor all weather football facility and tie 

up with your bubble football provider who can 

come to you. 

Action Man says: (in his best 

cockney rhyming slang) 

You’re ‘avin’ a bubble! With 

Bubble Football!!! 

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Archie’s 

Adventures 

MY TOP WALKS... 

With spring in sight like the flowers 

coming to life again, so do my 

owners… this means more ‘walkies’ 

are on the cards for me. 

This month I have decided to share my top walkies 

with my fellow furry friends. Wagging tails at the 

ready guys you’re gonna bloomin’ love this 

one. 

The beach brigade - Aldeburgh to 

Thorpeness 

Two towns, but just a couple 

of miles apart, for short legs, 

walkies between the two takes, 

approximately 50 minutes. For 

owners, both towns have lots of 

interesting places to explore, they 

have the best fish & chips and I love the 

scraps. Be aware though only during May 

to September can you take us furry ones on the 

beach… don’t forget to bring a towel to wipe our 

paws! 

Hunting and hiding in the woods - Dunwich Forest 

The forest is set to the north of the main road to 

Dunwich, there’s a wicked circular path through the 

border of heath and forest. Although I like to take 

the lead and venture into the forest areas, its great 

for playing hunting games or a round or two of hide 

and seek! 

Sea salt and sailing - Pin Mill (near Ipswich) 

The surrounding countryside offers us salty sea dogs 

a multitude of options for exercise and fun. You and 

your pup can enjoy a two-mile circular 

walk that leads you on your return to 

the village directly to the Butt & 

Oyster, another famously dogfriendly 

Suffolk pub. Water for 

us… and a well-deserved pint 

for you! 

Paw the explorer - Long 

Melford to Lavenham railway 

walk 

Travel through woods and open 

fields; a great place to see wild flowers, 

birds and animal wildlife in their natural habitat. 

Open spaces for us to run our little paws off whilst in 

safe surroundings. 

So wherever you decide to explore don’t forget your 

doggie bags, a towel in case we venture a little too 

far into the dirt and some water for us, its thirsty 

work after all. If you have any favourite places 

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The very best of Soul and Reggae with 

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Music 

By EMILY BAKER 

EXCITING NEWS AND SPRING GIG 

LISTING 

Delightful news for fans of alt rock five-piece 

The Long Blondes – singer Kate Jackson returns 

with brand-new outfit KATE JACKSON AND 

THE WRONG MOVES. Featuring members from 

several well-loved Suffolk bands and debuting 

live in April this promises to be a fabulous night. 

Going back in time to February HORSE PARTY 

had their single launch party with special guests 

THE MACHISMO’S, FORTUNATO, and new 

Norwich band CLAWS. February also featured 

the sad news that Bury favourites KEYS would be 

splitting up. Their last gig was at The Rehearsal 

Rooms as support for RATS AS BIG AS DOGS, 

along with HURRICANE JIM and THE VIRTUES. 

The Apex hosted legendary keyboardist RICK 

WAKEMAN in a show filled with wonderful 

anecdotes and beautiful music. 

Rick Wakeman 

As we finally exit the cruel winter and embrace 

the (hopefully) sprightly spring we can expect a 

jam packed live music schedule. Here are some 

personal picks from the many events coming up 

over spring (correct at time of going to press. 

More gigs may be announced, be sure to check 

your local venue): 

THE LP COLLECTIVE 

LP bar, second Wednesday of every month 

BURYSOUND UNPLUGGED 

The Apex, 20th March, 16.00 

THE VITAMINS / THE BIRCH / CLUB TREEHOUSE 

Hunter Club, 21st March, 19.00 – 23.00 

METROPOLIS / KATE JACKSON AND THE 

WRONG MOVES / ECHO TREE / TRADITION 

Hunter Club, 4th April, 19.00 – 23.00 

HEAT ONE: CAMBRIDGE BAND COMPETITION 

Portland Arms, Cambridge, 7th March, 

19.00 – 23.00 

BURY FRINGE FESTIVAL ALL-DAYER 

Hunter Club, 2nd May, 13.00 – 23.00 

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Top Drama This march 

at the theatre royal 

mon 2 − sat 7 march 

Middleground theatre company ltd 

The Business of 

murDer 

by richard harris (a touch of frost, the avengers, 

the Sweeney and the last Detective) 

directed by Michael lunney 

‘Welcome to a thriller that achieves it all’ 

the times 

Thurs 12 − sat 14 march 

the John Godber company & theatre royal Wakefield 

Bouncers 

by John Godber 

the international smash hit comedy returns 

written and directed by John Godber. 

Tues 17 − sat 21 march 

oldham coliseum and imitating the Dog 

The misT in The mirror 

a World premiere directed by Kevin shaw 

adapted by ian kershaw from the novel by Susan 

hill, author of the smash-hit thriller the Woman 

in Black. 

age guidance: 10+ 

Box office 01284 769505 

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By Nicki Dixon 

The Mist in the Mirror 

Fans of high-quality drama are 

in for not one, but two treat this 

March – with a splash of comedy 

on the side if they want to 

enjoy a treble! 

Once there, she is surprised when Superintendent 

Hallett, the man with whom she is having an affair, 

also arrives for an entirely different reason. 

Critics have described it as “the best stage thriller for 

years” (Sunday Mirror) and “a thriller that achieves it 

all” (The Times). 

The Mist In The Mirror (17 to 21 March) is adapted 

from the novel by The Woman In Black author, Susan 

Hill and is a gothic, fireside story which leaves a 

terrifying eeriness suspended in the air. 

This world premiere is brought to the stage by 

Oldham Coliseum and Imitating The Dog and 

promises tension and atmosphere in abundance. 

Kicking off the month are Middleground Theatre 

Company who bring The Business of Murder to the 

Theatre Royal from 2 to 7 March. 

Written by Richard Harris (A Touch of Frost, The 

Sweeney, The Last Detective), the play stars Robert 

Gwilym, known by millions for his role as Dr Max 

Gallagher in Casualty. 

Stone, a humourless and dour man invites Dee, a 

television playwright, over to his flat on the premise 

of discussing a script. 

And for those who want a laugh or two, John 

Godber’s Bouncers – the international smash hit 

comedy – returns (12 to 14 March). 

This is the story of one night in a Yorkshire disco in 

the 1980s – an outrageous parody of Saturday Night 

Fever – and all the gang are out on the town, the 

boys, the girls, the cheesy DJ, all under the watchful 

gaze of the Bouncers. 

The John Godber Company recently visited 

the Theatre Royal with On The Piste and 

The Debt Collectors. 

For details and tickets go to www.theatreroyal.org or call the box office on 01284 769505 

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Folk Music 

All things Folk.... 

BY BRIAN KEW 

(Bury Folk Collective) 

We at the Collective are not just 

a group of folkies who sing songs 

of despair and despondency, well 

sometimes maybe, we are purveyors 

of all things folk. 

This includes art, dance, musical tuition, theatre et 

al. I would like to mention a similar committed group 

of people who have been purveying folk a lot longer 

than ourselves. They are Suffolk Folk. 

Suffolk Folk is a non profit making organisation who 

promote traditional song, music and dance in Suffolk. 

They financially support traditional folk projects 

which they promote in schools as well as workshops, 

concerts and one off events held throughout 

the year. 

If your school would like to be involved in what they 

do, make contact, you may be surprised in what’s on 

offer. Contact Jill Parsons - info@suffolkfolk.co.uk. 

On the 2nd of this month the first Bury Folk 

Collective traditional singers competition was held 

at Oakes Barn in memory of Robin Callas. Robin 

was a traditional singer who could often be seen 

feeding squirrels in the Abbey Gardens, Nowton 

Park or Hardwick Heath. He was a frequent visitor 

to the Milkmaid Folk Club but never managed to 

get to the Bury Folk Collective at Oakes Barn due to 

illness. Robin was a member of the original Bury Folk 

Club held at the St Edmunds Head pub. Who can 

remember that little gem? 

The singing competition was very professionally 

contested having fifteen contestants from all over 

Suffolk. Managed and organised by Dave and Linda 

there were some super performances and to my 

mind all had a chance of winning. 

It came down to a close call when Liz and Jerry were 

declared the winners marginally beating Simon Kelsa 

who sang the Battle of the Nile. Liz and Jerry won 

with a superb rendition of Child ballad #216 titled 

Clyde Waters. I think the Collective will now look 

forward to next year when Liz and Jerry come to 

defend their title. I’m in, is anyone else? 

Keep in touch. www.buryfolkcollective.co.uk and 

www.buryfolkfestival.co.uk. We’re also on facebook 

and twitter. 

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