Eastlife January 2019
There are no January blues here, just pages of inspiration to help you get out and about and make a few good changes; be it within your life, health or home. With a New Year, comes new beginnings and we have you covered. Start your New Year by giving your home a little TLC. From renovations and refurbishments to kitchen overhauls and interior trends, there’s no room we’ve left untouched. A promise to get fit and healthier is a great way to start the year, but if you’re beginning to struggle, then read our guide to maintaining the health kick on page 58. Perhaps this year you’re one of the thousands of people who are trying ‘Veganuary’ for the first time, if so, we’ve made eating out a little easier with our pick of the best vegan food trucks, plus there’s a whole community of support with our Vegetarian & Vegan Facebook group. Join the chat at www.facebook.com/groups/Veggieandvegan. If you need something to look forward to read our guide to the biggest 2019 events on page 19.
There are no January blues here, just pages of inspiration to help you get out and about and make a few good changes; be it within your life, health or home. With a New Year, comes new beginnings and we have you covered.
Start your New Year by giving your home a little TLC. From renovations and refurbishments to kitchen overhauls and interior trends, there’s no room we’ve left untouched. A
promise to get fit and healthier is a great way to start the year, but if you’re beginning to struggle, then read our guide to maintaining the health kick on page 58.
Perhaps this year you’re one of the thousands of people who are trying ‘Veganuary’ for the first time, if so, we’ve made eating out a little easier with our pick of the best
vegan food trucks, plus there’s a whole community of support with our Vegetarian & Vegan Facebook group. Join the chat at www.facebook.com/groups/Veggieandvegan. If you need something to look forward to read our guide to the biggest 2019 events on page 19.
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<strong>Eastlife</strong> Diary<br />
Around<br />
the region<br />
The Neutrinos 20th anniversary concert + special<br />
guests Graceland<br />
Saturday 26 <strong>January</strong> 8pm<br />
Norwich Arts Centre, St Benedicts Street, Norwich, NR2 4PG<br />
Fronted by the charismatic Karen Reilly, The Neutrinos are very much more<br />
than a just a rock band, they constantly experiment with the concept of what<br />
a live gig can (and should) be to break down both real and imagined barriers<br />
between the band and the audience. Tickets £9.50 advance, £11.50 on the<br />
door. www.norwichartscentre.co.uk<br />
Respect to Aretha<br />
18 <strong>January</strong><br />
The Alive Corn Exchange,<br />
Kings Lynn, Norfolk<br />
A brand-new UK tour starring Letitia<br />
George. A heartfelt and uplifting<br />
dedication to the Queen of Soul, Aretha<br />
Franklin. Life-long Aretha Franklin fan<br />
and power-house vocalist, Letitia George,<br />
rose to the spotlight after featuring on<br />
series 4 of BBC 1’s The Voice UK, where<br />
she became a member of Team Ricky and<br />
soared her way through to the knockout<br />
rounds.<br />
www.kingslynncornexchange.co.uk/<br />
whats-on<br />
The English Concert<br />
Saturday 26 <strong>January</strong>,<br />
Saffron Hall, Saffron<br />
Walden CB11 4UH<br />
The high baroque era was an age<br />
of limitless musical possibilities –<br />
of brilliant innovations, virtuoso<br />
reworks, and music of electrifying<br />
theatricality and grandeur. The<br />
English Concert, led from the<br />
harpsichord by Harry Bicket,<br />
celebrate all that splendour in a<br />
concert of Vivaldi, Purcell, Locatelli<br />
& Bach.<br />
Tickets priced from £14-£32.<br />
www. saffronhall.com<br />
Open Mic night @ Hitchin<br />
Starbucks with Hazel<br />
Askew Special Guest<br />
Sunday 20 <strong>January</strong>, from 5pm<br />
FREE ENTRY<br />
If you play an instrument, sing or<br />
perform, this is for you! This is an<br />
Open Mic night with a twist! Perform<br />
live and get feedback on your<br />
performance from celebrated musician<br />
Hazel Askew. You’ll get tips on how to<br />
improve your technique, your stage<br />
presence, or anything else you want!<br />
This is a special collaboration between<br />
Queensway and Benslow Music.<br />
To take part call 01462 459446 to<br />
reserve a spot or visit<br />
www.benslowmusic.org/concerts<br />
Sing Out Saturdays – sing yourself free in <strong>2019</strong>!<br />
Have you always wanted to sing, but never got around to it? Do<br />
you love to sing but want to do more? Do you want to sing yourself<br />
free and have fun? Help is at hand! Singing leader Chris Rowbury<br />
runs regular singing get-togethers in Hadleigh. These fun and<br />
friendly mornings of song are open to anyone who wants to sing.<br />
They take place every third Saturday of the month.<br />
Sing Out Saturdays run from 10.30am to 1pm. They are held at<br />
the Ansell Community Centre, Market Place, Hadleigh, IP7 5DL.<br />
The first session of <strong>2019</strong> is on Saturday 19 <strong>January</strong>. Simply turn<br />
up on the day – no commitment needed and you don’t have to<br />
come every month. Sessions cost only £9 per person including<br />
refreshments. www.singoutsaturdays.co.uk<br />
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