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FEBRUARY 2019 

Into the most romantic month of the year we go. 

Whether you have a special Valentine lined up, or 

maybe this year you just want to show yourself 

some love, we have a wide range of gift ideas, 

delicious recipes and romantic suggestions just 

for you. 

Speaking of celebrations, I have an announcement 

of my own… I am going to be a mummy! Baby 

Hunt is due in July and my husband and I couldn’t 

be more excited. In light of this I thought it was 

the perfect time to launch our new parenting 

section, in hope I may learn a few things along 

the way! 

In this edition we speak to the beautiful Katherine 

Jenkins about her new album and upcoming tour 

stopping right by us in Ipswich. We chatted about 

her OBE, her ambitions and career to date. Read 

pages 22-29 for the full interview. 

With stunning rooms and award winning food, 

see what we thought in the food and drink 

section. 

Also in this issue, we have competition tickets to 

see The Syd Lawrence Orchestra at The Apex, 

the Latitude 2019 line up is announced, we review 

Blush & Glow in Southwold and Bessie Turner is in 

the spotlight. 

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about our latest offers, please get in touch. 

You can read our features and our online 

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www.bouncemagazine.co.uk. 

Be sure to follow us on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube 

or Instagram @bouncemaguk. 

Have a Happy Valentine’s! 

You can listen to our interviews at 

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Our review took place at The Norfolk Mead, a 

perfect countryside retreat near Coltishall. 

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February’s 

CONTENTS 

FASHION 

10-15 

Zena is back with her expert 

fashion advice and this 

month, talks berets, red 

lipstick and shares the latest 

2019 trends. 

WEDDING SPECIAL 

16-21 

Bringing you some of East 

Anglia’s top wedding experts 

and services - our Wedding 

Angel, Lisa Marie Smith, 

shares her advice on how to 

choose your perfect wedding 

venue. 

KATHERINE JENKINS 

22-29 

Bounce Magazine speaks to 

Katherine Jenkins about her 

new album and UK tour. 

HEALTH & WELLBEING 

31-40 

Check out helpful tips and 

advice from our local health 

and wellbeing experts, and 

don’t miss this months yoga 

pose. 

PARENTING 

43-49 

Our brand new lifestyle 

section launches this month, 

full of reviews and top 

products. 

BECCLES SPECIAL 

50-57 

This month we celebrate local 

independent businesses in 

Beccles.

Don’t 

MISS 

82 

Look out for our 

Valentine’s features. 

FOOD & DRINK 

58-81 

We review The Norfolk Mead, 

and have some wonderful 

romantic recipes including 

our Valentine’s cocktail. 

HAIR & BEAUTY 

90-103 

Showcasing our top hair and 

beauty experts, including 

this months offerings from 

SK Clinic + Spa. Carla our 

MUA shares her thoughts 

on Valentine’s looks and 

we review Blush & Glow in 

Southwold. 

HOME & GARDEN 

104-111 

Kate Lines provides her 

winter gardening advice and 

we feature the regions top 

home and garden specialists. 

MUSIC 

112-119 

Featuring the latest events 

and listings from East Anglia’s 

music and entertainment 

scene with a spotlight feature 

on Bessie Turner. 

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Review of Blush & 

Glow Southwold 

117 

Bessie Turner is in the 

spotlight. 

ISSUE #76


The Angel Hotel Gears Up For An Exciting 

New Refurbishment... 

THE ANGEL HOTEL... 

The Angel Hotel, Bury St Edmunds, is 

closing the door to its ground floors – 

including the reception, bar, brasserie, 

restaurant and lounge – for the first 

time in over 50 years as it begins an 

extensive £750,000 refurbishment. 

Rumour has it the new look and feel 

of The Angel Hotel will draw on the 

building’s Georgian roots, notable 

characters from its past, and the local 

history, while also incorporating modern 

twists and comforts. Think all-day-dining, 

a sociable yet relaxed lounge and a 

luxurious dining room – there will be a 

space for every occasion. 

Robert Gough, owner of Gough Hotels, 

said, “The Angel plays a big part in 

the history of Bury St Edmunds, it’s 

iconic. But we did think it was time for 

a little bit of a face lift. Our plans for the 

refurbishment draw inspiration from the 

past, with a small nod to Charles Dickens, 

who mentioned The Angel in The Pickwick Papers (he 

stayed in this very building too!). 

“We want to make sure our new look-and-feel has 

something for everyone as we continue to welcome 

friends of The Angel both old and new. It’s going to be 

a period of change, but we look forward to bringing the 

character of the building and those who have visited, to 

life”. 

“We will also be appointing a Head Chef to join the team 

who will bring their own unique personality to the menu 

which will focus on seasonality and provenance. In the 

bar, our fantastic team will also be creating a new cocktail 

menu making sure there’s a tasty tipple suitable for 

everyone.” 

The extensive refurbishment will begin from 9 January 

with plans to relaunch in Spring 2019. During this time, 

the hotel will be offering a breakfast, lunch, afternoon 

tea and dinner service in a temporary location in the 

building, and rooms will be available as normal (see 

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BY ZEE BATTERSBY 

I’m not old i’m 

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Well hello there! I’m back with my monthly column… OK, so firstly a reminder 

about me. I’m Zena (Zee for short), I’m 45, a mother and a grandmother. 

I’ll tell you what I LOVE... colour. Bright 

colours - red is up there with my favourites! 

There are so many shades 

to choose from - there’s a 

shade of red for everyone. 

It’s the month of love so I’ve 

got some love inspired fun 

finds for you. 

Let’s start at the top. 

Headwear, (as I stated last 

month), is bigger this season 

than it has been over the last 

few years. The Beret is my 

hat of choice. Its chic and 

stylish and is a statement. 

There are many ways to wear one and of 

course they are French... Paris is the city of 

love so I’m sticking to a theme here. Team 

it with breton stripe, a smart black trench 

coat and keep it casual. 

Red lips is a must for those of you that 

will be puckering up this Valentines Day. My 

reliable brands for a smudge 

and bleed free red lip are from 

Urban Decay, Mii Makeup 

and Revlon. The trend is still 

a matte or velvet lip. If you 

want your teeth to appear 

whiter choose a cool-toned 

lipstick - a pillar box red for 

example. Anything with a 

warm undertone will have 

the opposite effect. Also 

when wearing red, use a 

liner and a lip primer. 

If you know me, you will 

know I’m a huge fan of 

accessories, I’ve found some 

beautiful pieces from local and online stores. 

If you are of a bold nature, (or your other half 

is), then look to Erstwilder. Their fantastic 

acrylic jewellery is bold and fun. 

Or how about this beautiful necklace from 

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Lisa Angel in Norwich? I’m obsessed 

with it to be honest. 

Along with this I love the knot bangle, 

with the linked hearts and these cute 

pink heart studs you’ll be feeling very 

pretty and pretty loved! 

I found this fun bag online from a 

boutique called Pretty Candy. This bag 

is uber fun plus its Vegan. 

STOP THE PRESS... you know how 

much I love anything anti ageing? Well, 

imagine my joy at finding an actual GIN 

that has collagen in it? I know! It comes 

in a beautiful bottle and it is pink, it 

will make gorgeous drinks that even 

Dragon‘s Den rates as amazing! 

Finally, when I got married I had my 

nails painted with hearts. It was a 

different take on a French manicure 

that i‘d seen on Dita Von Tease. They 

were so pretty. These would be perfect 

for Valentines Day and will add the 

perfect finishing touch to your outfit. 

I love these pieces from 

Lisa Angel in Norwich 

So if you are in the mood for a bit 

of love this February, why not dress for 

the occasion? You can do it! Dress to 

impress. 

Next month I’m giving you 

Mother’s Day gifts ideas for the 

fashionista mums, my favourite high 

street looks for spring, plus the latest 

skin treatments from the Beautanical 

Garden in Lavenham for over forty 

skincare advice. 

Thanks as always for the support likes 

and blog hits. 

Style your nails to 

match your 

Valentines outfit! 

Stay stylish - Love Zee x 

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FEBRUARY FEBRUARY 2019 | ISSUE 2019 | #76 ISSUE | #76 LOCAL NEWS 

“We headlined the very first Latitude in 2006 

and we are absolutely delighted to headline 

this year again. It’s a great festival and has a 

special place in our hearts. We can’t wait.” 

The multi-award-winning Latitude 

festival returns to the stunning 

grounds of Henham Park, Suffolk, on 

18th-21st July 2019 

With George Ezra, Snow Patrol, Lana Del Rey, 

Underworld, Jason Manford, and Michelle Wolf 

topping the eclectic bill of music and arts, 

plus foodie feasts and family fun, this is the 

definitive destination for discovery. 

The ultimate Californian dream-pop sad girl 

Lana Del Rey will perform her first headline 

show since the release of her No.1 album Lust 

For Life in a UK Festival Exclusive. Ahead of 

her hotly anticipated sixth album, which will 

be released this year, Lana revealed three ‘fan 

tracks’ to widespread critical acclaim. 

Latitude’s idyllic setting combined with Lana’s 

atmospheric and ethereal magic, will result in 

one of the many unforgettable experiences of 

the weekend. 

Stay tuned for more updates in the next 

edition of Bounce! 

George Ezra said; “It’s no secret that I’m a 

big Latitude fan. I’ve been to the festival 

numerous times as a performer and punter, 

so to be coming back in 2019 as a headliner - 

five years after my last performance - is a real 

treat”. 

Originally headlining the inaugural Latitude 

in 2006, Snow Patrol make a momentous 

return to the Obelisk Arena. Snow Patrol said; 

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£16.20 booking fee per ticket 

Accompanied Teen Weekend tickets (13-15 

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WeddingAngel 

Choosing a venue... 

BY LISA MARIE SMITH 

Finding the perfect 

wedding venue is likely to 

be at the top of any newly 

engaged couple’s list. 

1. NARROWING DOWN YOUR SEARCH... 

Much like finding your wedding dress, it is true for some 

brides that when you find the one, you’ll just know it. 

You’ll be able to picture yourself there on the day and 

the style of the building, both exterior and interior, will 

work with the theme of your wedding. 

With the venue playing a 

vital role in the success 

of your day, it’s the big 

decision you really need to 

get right. And there really is 

so much choice! 

Just like viewing a new property 

it is easy to become overexcited 

and fall in love with a place 

without checking the venue 

can cater to your requirements. 

So here are a few top wedding 

expert tips on venue hunting. 

2. IS THE CAPACITY RIGHT FOR YOU?... 

The size of the venue is incredibly important and will 

impact on budget and the enjoyment of your guests. Too 

small for your number of guests and the room will feel 

stuffy and overcrowded, but too big and guests will feel 

lost and the space will feel cold. 

3. IS IT THE RIGHT LOCATION?... 

Where will your guests be coming from? If they are not 

local, choosing a venue that is easily accessible, has 

accommodation on site or hotels in close proximity is 

desirable. 

4. DOES IT FIT WITH YOUR THEME?... 

Think about whether the venue works with and even 

enhances your wedding aesthetic. Consider the formality 

of the venue, how the weather will affect it, and the 

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facilities. If you’re in a field then 

squeezing into posh portaloos in 

huge meringue dress or dragging it 

through mud might not be sensible! 

5. MAKE A LIST OF YOUR NON- 

NEGOTIABLES... 

You are likely to have an idea of what 

your day will be like and the venue 

needs to be able to live up to this, 

for this reason, before viewing any 

venues sit down with your partner 

and discuss any non-negotiables. 

7. QUESTIONS TO ASK YOUR 

WEDDING VENUE... 

When you start to plan your big day, 

there are some essential questions to 

ask you wedding venue. You’ll need 

to find out what is permitted and, 

most importantly, what is not at your 

chosen venue. 

8. CHECK THE FINER DETAILS... 

At the venue viewing stage you will 

not know every detail of your day, 

however you must ask the venue 

what is not permitted. Finding these 

details out early in the planning stage 

before you book is essential. 

DON’T FORGET... 

Finding the venue will be one of 

the big milestones in your wedding 

planning and will determine your 

date and location and impact a lot 

of your other wedding planning 

decisions. I visited several venues, 

but one particularly stood out. 

Don’t rush into this decision its an 

important one to get right! 

Until next time... 

Lisa x 

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We speak to 

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her new album 

and UK tour... 

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Britain’s best-selling classical artist 

of the last 25 years, Katherine 

Jenkins OBE has announced the 

release of her new album ‘Guiding 

Light’, out 30th November via 

Decca Records. 

For Katherine, the new album represents the 

culmination of a deeply emotional journey 

which began when her beloved father, 

Selwyn, died and found a new path when 

she became a mother. It is an album which 

speaks of life, hope, acceptance and 

a universal spirituality, and for 

Katherine there is a sense 

of a greater purpose to 

her performance. 

The LP includes 

15 brand new 

tracks featuring 

Katherine’s 

personal 

favourites 

new and old; 

from the time 

honoured ‘Make 

Me a Channel 

of Your Peace’ 

and ‘Morning Has 

Broken’ to covers of 

Stormzy’s ‘Blinded By 

Your Grace’ and ‘Never 

Enough’ from The Greatest 

Showman, alongside original material 

including ‘Xander’s Song, written for the 

newest addition to her family, her son born 

earlier this year. 

Cherished as one of Britain’s all-time favourite 

singers, last year Katherine was officially 

crowned The No.1 selling ‘Classical Music 

Artist of the Last 25 Years’ by Classic FM, 

and made chart history when her last album, 

‘Celebration’ became her 12th UK Classical 

No.1 album in 12 years. These record-breaking 

achievements cemented Katherine’s position 

as the world’s most prolific artist in UK 

Classical chart history. 

As one of the UK’s greatest musical 

exports, multi-award winning Katherine has 

performed all over the world, for the Pope, 

for Presidents and is a favourite of the Royal 

Family, having been invited to sing ‘God Save 

The Queen’ at Her Majesty’s Diamond Jubilee, 

perform at Her Majesty’s Coronation Concerts 

at Buckingham Palace and more recently, by 

special request at Her Majesty’s 90th birthday 

celebrations at Windsor Castle. 

She has embarked upon 

numerous sold out 

tours and duetted 

with such names as 

Placido Domingo, 

Andrea Bocelli, 

José Carreras, 

Dame Kiri Te 

Kanawa, Bryn 

Terfel, Rolando 

Villazon, and Il 

Divo, amongst 

others. 

Katherine was 

awarded an OBE 

at the 2014 New 

Year’s Honours List 

for her services to 

music and charity. 

Last year, she wowed audiences and 

critics alike with her stellar performance as 

Julie Jordan in Lonny Price’s semi-staged 

production of Carousel at the London 

Coliseum. 

Katherine will be touring new album, 

‘Guiding Light’ this April and May, 

performing 18 English dates, alongside 

concerts in Glasgow, Belfast and Dublin, 

plus Cardiff and Llandudno in her native 

Wales. She will be joined by one of the 

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UK’s most versatile orchestras, The London 

Concert Orchestra, under Musical Director 

Anthony Inglis for the majority of the tour. 

The orchestra can be heard regularly at the 

Barbican, Royal Festival Hall and The Royal 

Albert Hall, providing audiences with an 

eclectic repertoire from popular classics and 

opera, to hits from films and musicals. The 

London Concert Orchestra has worked with 

Katherine for the last two years in her series of 

hugely popular Christmas concerts. 

The Ulster Orchestra will be accompanying 

Katherine for the two Irish dates of the 2019 

tour. Based in Belfast, The Ulster Orchestra is 

Northern Ireland’s flagship arts organisation 

and its players comprise the only professional 

symphony orchestra in the region. 

The Orchestra performs regularly for 

BBC Radio 3 and Radio Ulster, including 

participating in the annual BBC Proms in the 

Park celebrations. 

Rachel Ducker catches up with Katherine to 

have a chat about her new album and UK 

tour stopping by us in Cambridge and Ipswich 

in May. 

HOW DID YOU GET STARTED ON THE PATH 

OF CLASSICAL MUSIC? 

I learned to sing in St David’s church in Neath 

as a chorister when I was seven and through 

my choral singing I fell in love with church 

music. 

I started having singing lessons, at which point 

my singing teacher suggested I start with a 

classical piece of music because of my choral 

training. It immediately clicked and I knew that 

was what I wanted to sing. 

WHO HAS MUSICALLY INSPIRED YOU? 

I didn’t really hear classical music until I started 

having singing lessons. At home, my family 

used to play all the big voices - like Barbra 

Streisand, Dame Shirley Bassey and my mum 

used to show me black and white films of Judy 

Garland and Julie Andrews. I really think it 

was those kinds of women that inspired me. 

It wasn’t until later when I heard Maria Callas, 

that she became my operatic inspiration, but 

it’s definitely always been strong females. 

WHAT DO YOU THINK YOU WOULD BE 

DOING NOW IF YOU HADN’T CHOSEN THE 

MUSICAL ROUTE? 

Well because I’ve been singing since I was 

four, I don’t really know any other route that 

doesn’t involve music, but if I hadn’t become 

a performer, I think I would have continued on 

with teaching. 

When I was studying at the Royal Academy of 

Music I became a singing teacher for a couple 

of years, and then I got my record deal and 

obviously my life changed. I really enjoyed my 

teaching and I’m still in touch with some of my 

students. I’ve always said it’s something i’d like 

to do later 

on in life. 

YOUR NEW ALBUM IS OUT NOW, WHAT 

WERE YOUR INTENTIONS WHEN YOU FIRST 

STARTED MAKING GUIDING LIGHT? 

Well it’s been four years since my last album 

came out and my life has changed so much in 

that time. 

I’ve got married, I’ve had two children, I’m very 

settled and happy, and I felt that was a nice 

mood to take into the studio and create an 

album that summarised how I was feeling. 

HOW DID YOU GO ABOUT CHOOSING THE 

SONGS THAT YOU COVER ON THE ALBUM? 

I wanted it to be a very spiritual, emotional, 

intimate album, so it was songs that touched 

my heart and it wasn’t about hitting all the 

high notes and how loud I could sing, it was 

really about trying to connect and move the 

listener in the way that these songs touched 

my heart. 

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DO YOU HAVE A FAVOURITE TRACK 

AND WHY? 

I love to sing the song from The Greatest 

Showman called ‘Never Enough’ because 

it’s such an amazing and well-loved song. 

There’s also a very different interpretation 

of Stormzy’s ‘Blinded by your grace’. My 

daughter actually has a tiny little speaking 

part at the end of that song and it always 

makes me a bit teary when I hear her speak 

on the track. 

IS IT CORRECT THAT YOU WROTE A SONG 

FOR YOUR SON ON THE ALBUM - XANDER’S 

SONG? THAT MUST HAVE BEEN REALLY 

SPECIAL TO RECORD. 

It’s true - I actually didn’t intend to write 

a song for Xander. The album was nearly 

finished, I was upstairs in his bedroom feeding 

him and he’d fallen asleep in my arms and 

I basically wrote a prayer for his life, like a 

lullaby prayer with the same things that any 

mum wishes for their child. I played it for my 

producer and he said ‘we have to include this 

in the album’ so we managed to fit it in. He’s 

(Xander) probably going to kill me when he’s 

18 and think it’s the most embarrassing thing 

ever, but for me it’s nice to be able to show 

him that at the time of making this album he 

was there with me. 

HAS BECOMING A MUM CHANGED YOUR 

OUTLOOK ON MUSIC AT ALL? 

Yes definitely - I think it’s made me more 

emotional. It’s made me see the meaning of 

songs in a different way and it’s made me 

think about the future and sharing the music 

with them one day, so I think it’s affected my 

song choices. 

WHAT IS AN AVERAGE DAY LIKE FOR YOU? 

There is no average day in my life! There 

hasn’t been an average day in about 15 years 

(laughs) and there’s no pattern. I do so many 

different things from one day to the next. 

Whether it’s rehearsals or touring, or a day 

of promoting an album with interviews like 

this, through to presenting Songs Of Praise, 

or days of being mummy and taking my 

daughter to school or to swimming lessons. 

So there’s no routine but that’s probably why 

I love it so much and never get bored. 

HOW DID IT FEEL TO BE AWARDED AN 

OBE? 

Very surprised! I didn’t imagine I’d receive 

one at such a young age. It was a real shock 

when I received the letter but so special 

because it was given to me for services to 

music and charity and the charity aspect 

was to do with my work with macmillan but 

mostly I think for my work with the military 

which is something I’m really proud of. 

YOUR UK TOUR STARTS IN APRIL AND 

STOPS BY US IN IPSWICH, WHAT CAN 

FANS EXPECT? 

It’s going to be some of the songs from the 

new album as well as some of the favourites 

from all the other albums. I have a full 

orchestra with me because I strongly believe 

when people are spending the money to 

come to a concert I want to give them the 

best live experience possible. There are cuts 

in all sorts of music, but I feel strongly that 

we should bring with us a full orchestra with 

live musicians. I’ll have a wonderful special 

guest, my conductor Anthony Inglis who 

has been with me from the beginning, and 

they’ll be lots of frock changes and lots of 

fun! For me, it’s about singing the songs 

and connecting with people, but 

I also like to chat between the 

songs and it’s more of an evening 

with me because there’s a lot of 

interaction. 

DO YOU ENJOY TOURING? 

I love touring - it’s my favourite 

part of everything. I love being 

in the studio because you can 

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“ 

I’M VERY SETTLED 

AND HAPPY, AND I 

FELT THAT WAS 

A NICE MOOD 

TO TAKE INTO 

THE STUDIO 

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make something, focus, get it exactly right and 

be really creative, but when you’re out in front 

of an audience and you see how the music 

affects them and how their eyes change, you 

feel the atmosphere in the room and nothing 

comes close to beating that. So that’s my 

favourite part of what I do. 

HAVE YOU EVER DEALT WITH PERFORMANCE 

ANXIETY? 

Yes, when I was younger as a teenager singing, I 

definitely felt that nerves got the better of me. 

It was something that I thankfully have 

overcome and now when I step out on stage, 

I’m as calm as I am talking to you and I don’t 

get nervous at all. When I was 13/14 up to 

probably 18 it definitely was something that I 

struggled with. 

WHAT WOULD YOU SAY HAS BEEN THE 

HIGHLIGHT OF YOUR CAREER SO FAR? 

I would probably say going out and entertaining 

the troops. Going and singing in Afghanistan, 

Iraq and Kosovo, there things I didn’t imagine 

doing as a young singer, but I’m so glad that I 

did because they’ve become some of my best 

memories and it’s so emotional. 

DO YOU HAVE ANY AMBITIONS LEFT 

TO ACHIEVE? 

Pavarotti but sadly he fell ill just before I was 

meant to perform for him. I wish that could have 

happened because to have sung with all three 

tenors would have been amazing. 

WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE TO 

SOMEONE WANTING TO FOLLOW IN YOUR 

FOOTSTEPS? 

I would say to get as much experience under 

your belt as possible, so join school choirs, 

church choirs, county choirs and there’s national 

youth choirs of Wales and Great Britain. 

Enter competitions. It doesn’t matter if you 

don’t win them, I didn’t win many, it’s just about 

getting the experience. 

There’s also the two operatic societies, and 

I’d say to put on plays and shows and just get 

as much performance experience as you can, 

so that when you get your big break you’ve 

already put in a lot of work already, you know 

how things work and you’re ready for the 

opportunity. 

WHAT IS NEXT FOR YOU AFTER THE TOUR 

HAD FINISHED? 

Well lots of international concerts, but 

immediately afterwards it will be taking a break 

with the family as it’s quite an intensive tour and 

going straight back to mummy duties. 

Lots! I think you’ve always got to have new 

things to be striving towards. I’ve never done 

a soundtrack, or something like a Disney 

soundtrack or an animation which I think my 

children would love. Then it’s just to continue 

doing what i’m doing. I think doing a soundtrack 

would be really fun! 

YOU’VE WORKED WITH SOME GREAT 

MUSICIANS IN THE PAST – IS THERE ANYONE 

YOU WOULD STILL LIKE TO WORK WITH? 

I feel very fortunate that I have been able to 

sing with Placido Domingo and José Carreras 

multiple times. I was due to sing for Luciano 

‘Guiding Light’, out now 

via Decca Records. 

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The Lady 

is a Champ... 


BY RALPH OATES 

A series of articles which will feature boxing facts 

from both the past to the present... 

Over the years Ireland has 

produced a number of 

outstanding boxers who have 

gone on to win a variation of 

titles in the professional ranks 

the latest being Katie Taylor. 

Taylor who was born in Bray on 

the 2 July 1986 had an incredible 

amateur boxing career being 

a five times gold medallist at 

the world championships and a 

gold medal winner at the 2012 

Olympic Games. It was clear that 

with such an outstanding resume 

Taylor would eventually turn to 

the professional code. Taylor 

duly signed with Matchroom 

promotions and on the 26 

November 2016 she punched 

for pay for the first time at the 

Wembley Arena in London. 

The fighter coming out of the 

opposite corner was Poland’s 

Karina Kopinska who had a 

record consisting of Twenty 

four bouts winning seven losing 

fourteen with three draws. No 

one truly expected Kopinska to 

leave the ring with a victory but 

she was an acceptable opponent 

for Taylor in her maiden 

professional outing. Taylor soon 

revealed that she was a class 

above Kopinska winning in the 

third round of six. 

The second outing for Taylor 

saw her in action against 

Brazil’s Viviane Obenauf who 

carried into the ring a record 

of ten fights with one defeat. 

The pair crossed gloves at the 

Manchester Arena in Manchester 

on the 10 December 2016. After 

six rounds of action Taylor 

emerged the victor with a six 

round point’s victory. 

Taylor’s first chance to win a 

championship took place in 

her fifth bout on the 29 April 

2017 where upon she was 

to contest the vacant World 

Boxing Association International 

lightweight title against 

Germany’s Nina Meinke who 

was undefeated in five fights. 

The bout schedule for ten 

was concluded in the seventh 

round when Taylor stopped 

her opponent. The venue for 

the contest was the Wembley 

Stadium London. 

The USA saw Taylor in action 

on the 29 July 2017 when at 

the Barclays Centre in Brooklyn 

New York home fighter Jasmine 

Clarkson was the opponent with 

a slate of twelve fights winning 

four and losing eight. Clarkson 

retired in the third round of eight 

in a non-title bout. 

Taylor’s chance to win a World 

title fight took place in her 

next outing against the World 

Boxing Association lightweight 

holder Anahi Esther Sanchez 

of Argentina. The contest was 

to take place at the Principality 

Stadium in Cardiff Wales on the 

28 October 2017. Sanchez with 

a resume of nineteen fights with 

just two defeats would not be 

an easy opponent to overcome. 

A little drama took place even 

before the two entered the 

ring to do battle. Sanchez was 

unable to make the required 

weight and thus forfeited her 

championship. The fight went 

ahead for the vacant title with 

only Taylor eligible to take the 

crown should she win. At the 

end of ten rounds Taylor won 

the championship with a well 

deserved point’s decision. 

Taylor’s first successful defence 

of her title took place on the 13 

December 2017 at the York Hall 

Bethnall Green in London when 

she outpointed American Jessica 

McCaskill over ten rounds. 

McCaskill came into the contest 

with a record of six fights 

with one defeat. Taylor unified 

the championship when she 

outpointed holder Argentina’s 

Victoria Noelia Bustos over ten 

rounds for the International 

Boxing Federation World 

crown on the 28 April 2018 in 

a bout which took place at the 

Barclays Centre in Brooklyn New 

York. Prior to her meeting with 

Taylor Bustos had put together 

a record of twenty two fights 

with just four defeats. Taylor 

defended her titles successfully 

on three more occasions before 

2018 came to a close. 

2019 will be an exciting year 

for Taylor who is at present 

undefeated in twelve bouts. 

Taylor will be setting her sights 

on the World boxing Council 

and World Boxing Organisation 

versions of the titles in the 

months to come with the aim of 

becoming the undisputed World 

champion in her division proving 

that the Lady is a Champ. 

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WELLBEING 

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TRIANGLE 

POSE 

SEPTEMBER 2016 | ISSUE #47 | BEAUTY, HEALTH & WELLBEING 


(oo-TEE-tah trik-cone- 

AHS-anna) 

Benefits 

Stretches and strengthens thighs, knees, & ankles 

Stretches the hips, groins, hamstrings, and calves; 

shoulders, chest, and spine 

Stimulates the abdominal organs 

Helps relieve stress 

Improves digestion 

Helps relieve the symptoms of menopause 

Relieves backache, especially through second 

trimester of pregnancy 

Therapeutic for anxiety, flat feet, infertility, neck 

pain, osteoporosis, & sciatica 

Cautions: 

Headache, Low blood pressure 

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lightly jump your feet 3 1/2 to 4 feet apart. Raise 

your arms parallel to the floor and reach them 

actively out to the sides, shoulder blades wide, 

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2. Turn your left foot in slightly to the right and 

your right foot out to the right 90 degrees. Align 

the right heel with the left heel. Firm your thighs 

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without distorting the sides of the torso. Stretch 

your left arm toward the ceiling, in line with the 

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Inhale to come up, strongly pressing the back 

heel into the floor and reaching the top arm 

toward the ceiling. Reverse the feet and repeat 

for the same length of time to the left. 

Deepen the Pose: 

For more experienced students, align the front 

heel with the back foot arch. 

With thanks to www.yogajournal.com/poses. 

Please take care in all poses, if unsure please 

attend a class or ask for a private lesson. 

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FEBRUARY FEBRUARY 2019 | 2019 ISSUE | #75 ISSUE | #76 PARENTING 

NEW 

SECTION 

Parenting... 

Bounce Magazine is proud to launch 

its new parenting section... 

In a rapidly changing world, parenting 

seems subject to fads and changing 

styles, so in this edition we reveal our 

top products for mother and baby. 

Life as a new mum or dad is exciting, 

challenging and tiring. so in this first 

issue, we focus on the newborn. 

Don’t miss our top products from 

Mama’s & Papa’s and our special 

‘Bounce Loves’ gift guide. 

Get in touch if you would like us to 

review a product or to advertise. 

Get in touch with us at 

hello@bouncemagazine.co.uk 

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FOR THE 

newborn... 

To celebrate our new parenting section we reveal some of our 

favourite newborn products. Mamas & Papas have a range of beautiful 

products on offer, we check out the latest newborn must haves from 

the Welcome to the world range and Millie and Boris collection. 

Knitted Dungarees 

The only thing cuter 

than dungarees, is a baby 

wearing dungarees. With these 

knitted dungarees your little one 

can rock any playtime. 

Bunny Hat & Mitts 

This matching hat and mitts set 

is perfect for keeping baby warm 

and cosy when out and about. 

Hello World Bodysuit & Trousers 

This bodysuit and trousers set 

is the ideal staple outfit for any 

wardrobe. With t-shirt layering 

and embroidered detailing, 

simply finish off with some 

booties and your little one is 

ready for anything. 

Hello World Bib 

A much needed daily essential 

for baby. Featuring Hello World 

embroidery with a neutral 

palette, this bib is sure to be 

must have addition. 

White Embroidered Romper 

This white embroidered romper 

is the perfect outfit for any 

occasion. Featuring luxury 

embroidered silver star detailing 

and popper fastenings, this 

romper offers comfort and 

convenience. 

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White Knit Booties 

Perfect for keeping your little 

ones toes cosy, these booties 

are the perfect finishing touch to 

any outfit.


THE 

PERFECT 

Moses Basket... 

Moses Basket - Millie & Boris 

Sleep is important for every 

child, especially newborn 

babies, and finding that perfect 

first bed is key. One great 

option is the Moses Basket. 

A really gorgeous addition 

to your nursery for the early 

months, is the Mamas & 

Papas Millie and Boris Moses 

Basket providing comfort and 

versatility for your sleeping 

baby. This basket makes even 

the least maternal person 

broody! 

Millie and Boris only use the 

finest quality materials for their 

baby range, such as Indian 

cotton, hand quilting and 3D 

appliqués. The collection is 

made up of beautifully designed 

pieces with intricate details and 

loveable characters. Featuring 

plush velvets and delicate 

embroideries, the collection 

boasts a number of pieces that 

are sure to add a reassuringly 

soft look to your nursery. 

Easy to move around from 

room to room, it’s very versatile 

– much more so than a heavy 

crib. It can be used downstairs 

in the day and at the end of 

your bed at night. You can even 

take it away with you in the 

early months – giving your baby 

somewhere familiar to sleep 

even in strange surroundings. 

The basket is soft, comfortable 

and a great space for baby to 

sleep. Suitable from birth to 

around 4 months, it can be used 

for either night time sleeping or 

nap time. 

Mamas & Papas offer monthly 

Parent to Be events and Personal 

Shopping appointments in 

their Nottingham, Birmingham, 

Leamington Spa and Lincoln stores 

too. For further details visit 

www.mamasandpapas.com 

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FEBRUARY FEBRUARY 2019 | ISSUE 2019 #76 | ISSUE | FOOD #76 & DRINK 

New at Odd Socks... 

With a wonderful selection of soft toys and 

traditional games that you will not find anywhere 

else locally you will find everything you need at 

Odd Socks. If you can’t get to the store you can 

give them a call or visit their website, they are 

happy to take telephone payment and send items 

directly to you. Check out the latest products on 

offer below: 

27.00 

Kaloo large bunny 

A fabulous selection of Kaloo soft toys, 

so soft to the touch they just have to be 

cuddled. 

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This selection comes in a variety of 

different outfits - gifts to be treasured! 

forever! 

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Nod pod baby blanket 

The baby blanket with legs, designed to 

keep baby snug in car seats, buggies and 

slings. 

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PRODUCT 

REVIEW 

The Arlo Baby bills itself as 

an “all-in-one” baby monitor 

and “a super nanny”. By these 

statements, they must mean 

stuffed to the gills (or more 

accurately ears) with features. 

If its bunny shape isn’t cute 

enough, you will be impressed 

with its functionality. 

When you set the image quality 

to 1080p, you’ll be able to see 

your child in crystal clear HD. 

Another interesting aspect of 

Arlo’s camera is the ability to 

change the field of view with the 

Arlo Monitor... 

app – you can change it from 

90 degrees to 130 degrees to 

change how much of a room the 

Arlo captures. 

You’re often going to be looking 

at your baby in the dark. So 

great news, it also has night 

vision performance for that 

peace of mind. 

Along with this the Arlo Baby 

features “2-way communication”, 

giving parents the ability 

to communicate with a child 

through the app and the child 

unit’s built-in speaker. Beware 

children! 

It comes with some great 

additional features, we love the 

built in nightlight, which, thanks 

to it being LED-powered, can be 

displayed with nearly any colour 

on the visible spectrum. 

You can loop lullabies or sounds 

from your phone, or have a parent 

record their voice to play to 

help the kids fall asleep. 

Lastly, it even checks the room 

temperature! 

So we have discovered this is 

much more than just a baby 

monitor! 

See www.arlo.com/uk/products/arlo-baby 

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We reveal our favourite mother and 

baby products for this season. 

If you would like to have your products 

featured in next month’s Bounce, email us at 

hello@bouncemagazine.co.uk. 

FOR MUM 

1 2 3 

1. Ice Cream Cotton 

Nursing Tank (£34) 

cakematernity.com 2. 

Clutch Bags & Mini Mats 

(£18.50) messy-me.com 

3.Maternity Bra - Blossom 

- Black & Blossom - Dove 

Grey (£32) royce-lingerie. 

co.uk 4. Milk Bamboo 

Sleep & Nursing Bra 

(£32.90) cakematernity. 

com 5. Rite Aid Hydrogel 

Breast Discs (£14.99) 

healthcare4all.co.uk 6. 

Jennie Travel Changing 

Bag (£60) miatui.com 

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PRODUCT OF THE MONTH: JOY BLACK SCUBA 

AND VEGAN LEATHER BACKPACK 

This uber luxe vegan backpack bag is the perfect baby 

bag. In fact it’s the ‘go everywhere do everything’ bag for 

women who need to be totally organised without ever 

compromising on style. 

PRICE £145 - kerikit.com 

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FOR BABY 

1 2 3 

4 5 6 7 

8 

9 10 11 

12 13 14 15 

1. Swim Bundle (£20) konfidence.co.uk 2. Plush Bib 

(£5.99) www.bibetta.com 3. Sass & Belle Bear Rug 

(£13) 4. Aveeno Lotion (£9.99) 5. Curate Lotions - 

beautystable.com 6. T Bar Boots (£64) youngsoles.co.uk 

7. Sass & Belle Sippy Cup (£3.50) 8. Outfit (£69.99) 

rococlothing.co.uk - (£24.99) kiddies-kingdom.com 

9. Throw (£24.50) roomtogrow.co.uk 10. Tablewear 

(£15.95) rexlondon.com 12. Jacket (£25.20) millbryhill. 

co.uk 13. Bunny (£13.95) rexlondon.com 14. Clothing - 

scarlettandmichel.com 15. Sass & Belle Swan Light (£13) 

16. Bath Mitt (£6.95) rexlondon.com 17. Palmers Lotion 

Range (from £2.50) Amazon 

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Beccles Lido is one of those ‘must see and 

do’ experiences for the spring/summer, (not 

long to wait), this traditional outdoor heated 

swimming pool sits right alongside the river, 

with plenty of paved and grassy places to 

sunbathe! 

Beccles town is made up of small 

market squares and winding streets 

nestled by the River Waveney. 

Around every corner you’ll find quirky, 

independent shops, restaurants and cafes. 

This month, to celebrate the local businesses 

within the town, we have put together a 

small feature showcasing some of Beccles 

independent businesses. 

WHAT TO DO WHEN VISITING BECCLES: 

Along with visiting some of our wonderful 

advertisers, there are plenty of opportunities 

to take to the river when you visit Beccles. 

You can hire a canoe, kayak, or day boat, from 

various companies in town. 

If you’d prefer to stay on dry ground, there 

are plenty of walks to take you through 

the lush Waveney Valley. Follow the river 

as it meanders through the pretty Suffolk 

countryside, or head northwards and explore 

the Beccles Marshes. 

There is also the Beccles Public Hall, which 

holds regular performances for the theatre 

and music lover. 

Events throughout the year include the 

Beccles Antiques Street Market and the 

Beccles Food and Drink festival, both in May. 

Plus, the town has its very own carnival in 

August. 

Thank you to all the businesses who 

supported our feature this month. A great 

reminder that as independents we are all in it 

together! 

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Opening hours: Monday to Saturday from 9am until 5pm (closed Sundays) 

The 

Toy Box 

ONE OF THE PREMIER TOY SHOPS 

IN EAST ANGLIA 

32 NEW MARKET, BECCLES NR34 9HE 

Tel : 01502 712785 

Saxons Therapy 

Alternative Centre 

35 New Market, Beccles, 

Suffolk 

01502 717417 

www.saxontherapy.co.uk 

Aromatherapy, Refl exology, 

Reiki, Homeopathy, 

Acupuncture, Chiropody, Sports Massage, 

Counselling, Hypnotherapy, 

Shiatsu, Ear Candling, 

Herbal Medicine, McTimoney Chiropractic, 

Physiotherapy and Hot Stone Massage 

All our therapists are highly 

experienced and fully qualifi ed. 

Plus in the shop natural products including 

Essential oils, Soaps, Incense, Candles, 

Hand and Body Care 

Ideal gifts for everyone 

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Hats for weddings 

and occassions 

Coriander 

37 New Market 

Beccles 

NR34 9HE 

Tel: 07747 796 796 

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Baileys Delicatessen 

in Beccles, under 

new management… 

With over 30 years of 

experience between them, 

husband and wife team Paul 

and Suzanne Buck, took over 

management at Baileys at the 

end of October last year. 

Previous to this, Paul spent 

10 years at The Swan Hotel 

in Southwold under Chris 

Coubrough and 

David Smith 

and then 

worked a 

further 

12 years 

at the 

Randolph 

as head 

chef for David 

and Donna Smith 

and then Gareth and Jenny 

Knights. 

Along side his 

catering skills 

Paul has also 

been an on 

call firefighter for 14 years in 

Reydon and Southwold. 

During this time, Suzanne 

spent many years as bar 

supervisor at the Sole Bay 

Inn in Southwold for Chris 

Chapman and Phil Tompkins. 

Since their take over they 

still sell a wide selection of 

European produce, but also 

want to showcase local 

East Anglian produce. 

One menu available 

upstairs and 

downstairs in the 

deli, improves on 

some of Baileys 

classics along with some 

new dishes concentrating 

on simple ingredients cooked 

well. 

Suzanne says “We will be 

starting our contemporary 

breakfasts menu in the next 

few weeks, serving from 9 

till 12.” 

“Later on in the year we will 

also be adding afternoon teas 

into our food offering, which 

we are very excited about”. 

Paul added “We would like to 

thank all our customers, old 

and new, for their constant 

support”. 

You can visit Baileys at 

2 Hungate, Beccles 

NR34 9TL or phone: 

01502 710609, for 

more information and 

bookings. 

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Mussels 

chorizo, beans 

& cavolo nero 


Team the bold flavours of mussels 

and chorizo with mellow cannellini 

beans and cavolo nero for a tasty, 

light meal. Ideal for a romantic 

evening. 

Cooking doubles as a way to provide both 

dinner for you and your date and a relaxing 

and fun activity to do together. So why not 

try this romantic recipe? 

1. Gently cook the shallots, parsley stalks, 

garlic and chorizo in the oil in a large pan 

with a lid or casserole dish until the shallots 

are softened – about 5 mins. 

2. Add the cavolo nero and cook for a 

couple more mins, then add the wine and 

cook for another 1 min. 

3. Stir in the beans, then add the mussels, 

ensuring they’re well coated with the 

sauce, and cover with the lid. Cook for a 

few mins, shaking the pan to release the 

mussel juices, until they’ve all opened 

(discard any that haven’t). 

Ingredients 

• 2 shallots, finely chopped 

• small bunch parsley, stalks and leaves 

separated and chopped 

• 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped 

• 100g cooking chorizo, skin removed and 

chopped 

• 1 tbsp olive oil 

• 100g cavolo nero, stems discarded, leaves 

shredded 

• 150ml white wine or sherry 

• 400g can cannellini beans, drained and 

rinsed 

• 500g mussels, cleaned and beards removed 

• 1 lemon, halved 

4. Scatter over the parsley leaves and 

squeeze over the lemon to serve. 

Recipe courtesy of bbcgoodfood 

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MIXED HEART 

pizzettes recipe... 

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Method 

1. Heat the oven to gas 7, 220°C, fan 200°C. 

Unroll the pizza dough and cut each circle 

into quarters. Transfer the slices to 2 oiled 

baking sheets. Mould the top of each into a 

heart shape. 

2. Make the garlicky greens by heating the 

oil in a nonstick frying pan with the crushed 

garlic, stirring for 1 min. Add the sliced 

A healthy hearty meal... 

These heart-shaped pizzettes are so easy 

to make and an adorable way to treat 

your loved one this Valentine’s Day. Top 

them with fragrant garlicky greens and 

creamy ricotta, or alternatively, turn up 

the heat with spicy Spanish chorizo and 

tomato. 

Ingredients 

greens and a splash of water and cook, 

stirring, until wilted and the moisture has 

evaporated. Add a small grating of nutmeg 

and season. Spread the heart bases with the 

ricotta, top with the greens and the grated 

cheese. 

3. Bake in the oven for 10-12 mins, or until 

the pizzas are golden and crispy. Put on a 

board or platter and serve with the mixed 

olives and the mozzarella and slow-roasted 

tomatoes. 

• 2 x 280g ready-rolled round pizza dough 

bases 

• 140g pack mixed olives with garlic and 

chilli, to serve 

• 200g pack mozzarella balls and slowroasted 

tomatoes, to serve 

Tasty twist: Why not try a spicy sausage 

and tomato topping, add to a jar tomato 

and chilli pasta sauce; simmer for 5 mins. 

Spread onto the pizza bases and top with 

50g sliced half-fat mozzarella. Scatter over 

chopped flat-leaf parsley to serve. 

• 1 tsp olive oil 

• 1 garlic clove, crushed 

• 100g sliced greens 

• nutmeg, grated 

• 2 tsp ricotta 

• 1 tsp Parmesan or vegetarian hard cheese, 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: 

Makes 4 pizzettes 

5 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook 

375 calories / serving 

Photo and recipe with thanks to Tesco 

grated 

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Vietnamese Meatball Salad... 

Get the New Year off to a delicious and healthy 

start with this tasty and nutrient-packed salad using 

Powters Chef’s Pig sausagemeat 

INGREDIENTS: 

• 300g rice noodles, cooked 

• Half small cucumber, deseeded and grated 

• 2 tbsps Vietnamese fish sauce 

• 1 tsp sugar 

• 4 spring onions, sliced thinly on the diagonal 

• 1 garlic clove, minced 

• Large handful fresh mint, coriander and basil leaves 

• 1 pack Chef’s Pig sausagemeat 

• 1 medium gem lettuce, very thinly 

sliced 

• 4 tbsps pickled red cabbage 

• 1 tbsp Hill Farm Rapeseed Oil 

FOR THE DIPPING SAUCE: 

• Juice of two small limes 

• 4 tbsps cold water 

• 2 tbps fish sauce 

• 1 tsp sugar 

• 1 tsp rice vinegar 

• 1 red chilli, deseeded and finely chopped 

1. Prepare the rice noodles according to 

pack instructions. Rinse with cold water, 

drain thoroughly and set aside. 

2. Now make the cucumber salad. Using a 

potato peeler, create cucumber ribbons and 

use your hands to squeeze out the juice into 

a small bowl. Mix together the dipping sauce 

ingredients and pour over the cucumber. 

3. Put the sugar and fish sauce in a small 

saucepan and cook over a medium-low heat 

until the sugar dissolves. Set aside to cool. 

4. Put half the spring onion, garlic, chopped 

mint and pork in a bowl. Tip in the fish 

sauce and sugar mix and use your hands to 

thoroughly mix everything together. Cover 

with cling film and chill for at least an hour. 

5. Shape the pork mixture into small 

meatballs and pan fry with a little Hill 

Farm Rapeseed oil until golden. Divide the 

cold noodles, lettuce, remaining spring 

onion, cucumber mixture and red cabbage 

between four bowls and serve with the 

meatballs on top and the dipping sauce 

drizzled over. 

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Enjoy a romantic candlelit dining experience at Ravenwood Hall. 

Or spoil your partner even more with a one-night luxury dine & stay, 

which even includes a bottle of Champagne on the house. 

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Ravenwood offers a good giggle and a special venue... 

Whether you are looking for a good 

giggle or a special place to take a 

special someone, Ravenwood Hall is 

the place for you. 

A busy start to 2019 at West Suffolk’s 

premium hotel and restaurant sees the 

romantic Ravenwood setting prepare to 

welcome loved ones this Valentine’s Day. 

Fine cuisine and a picture perfect backdrop 

makes Ravenwood the ideal venue to wine 

and dine a loved one – all for a great price of 

£50 per person. 

Or make the evening complete with their dine 

and stay package from £225 which includes 

a complimentary bottle of champagne in the 

room on arrival. 

Just days later, a dining experience with a 

difference is being hosted on Saturday 16th 

February. 

The Fawlty Towers Comedy Experience 

combines a sumptuous three course meal and 

classic comedy action from Basil, Manuel and 

all the crazy cast.The event comes hot on the 

heels of their sold-out Only Fools and Horses 

evening last year and another riotous night of 

comedy is in store. 

Set within seven acres of secluded and 

tranquil Suffolk countryside, Ravenwood Hall 

is also the ideal venue to pamper your mum 

this Mother’s Day on Sunday 31st March with 

great food accompanied by a great setting. 

At the same time, Ravenwood’s Easter menu 

offers something for everyone amid exquisite 

grounds – offering the perfect place to hide 

those chocolate eggs! 

While the rich log fires offers the perfect 

escape from the cold weather, you can 

choose to wrap up and go for a walk in 

the fine grounds and the Suffolk 

countryside. 

To find out more about everything 

Ravenwood Hall has to offer, including 

spacious parking just off the A14, please 

visit www.ravenwoodhall.co.uk 

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Wines for 

Valentine’s 

Or any romantic occasion... It would seem obvious that Sparkling wine 

would be a first choice but that leaves out pinkwine as another choice. 

Valentine’s Day celebration. With this method 

the bubbles last only a very short time. I 

wouldn’t even consider that for a romantic 

occasion. 

BY ‘WINE BUFF’ FRED FISHER 

It would be more advisable to head for a wine 

using the tank or charmat method to obtain 

the bubbles. 

Sparkling... 

The selection here is very wide ranging 

from the modest end of the market to the 

higher end of the market with very expensive 

champagne. 

For the less expensive you wold probably 

need a wine made by a simple method, 

namely a wine having been injected with 

carbon dioxide gas to create the bubbles. 

This could lead to disappointment and ruin a 

Also called cuvee close, it requires that the 

wine is made in a sealed tank to retain the 

bubbles. This is much more satisfying with the 

bubbles lasting much longer. 

The most rewarding method is that made 

like champagne where the wine is made in a 

bottle and stored for some time so as to have 

much longer lasting bubbles and more flavour. 

This commands however a higher price. 

Many other wines made this way can be very 

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acceptable, namely Cava, Prosecco, Cremant 

de Bourgogne etc which are made the same 

way but also use other grapes. With these, 

like champagne can offer pink wines as well. 

Pink (Rose)... 

For some reason pink coloured wines have 

romantic overtones. 

Pink wines seem to fit the occasion of 

Valentines Day and there are a considerable 

range to choose from. 

To obtain the pink colour you need black 

grapes, although there are some, like Pinot 

Gris (Pinot Grigio) that are pink in 

colour anyway. 

There are two main ways to 

make a pink wine. One is to 

add red wine to white wine 

and the depth of colour will 

depend on how much red 

is added to the white. It is a 

fairly accurate way to get the 

desired amount of pink in the wine. 

The other method is to use only black grapes 

and leave the skins in contact with the 

pressed juice in order to extract the colour 

over time. 

This is much more difficult to reach the 

desired colour as it is necessary to keep 

monitoring the process until the colour is 

what you are after 

Sources... 

Most of the wine producing countries around 

the world make pink wines as a matter of 

course. 

They are mostly achieved by using black 

grapes with the main exception of Pinot Gris 

(Pinot Grigio) which has pink coloured grapes. 

One of the most famous pink producing 

areas is Provence in Southern France. Its 

main reputation is built on this product and 

they often have very shapely bottles which 

you could say enhance the Valentine’s Day 

experience. 

The most famous of these is called 

Chateau de l’Aumerade ‘Cuvee 

Marie Christine’ Rose Crus Classe 

Cotes de Provence. It is made 

from Cinsault, Grenache and 

Syrah grapes. 

There are many other good roses 

around the world, which are made from a 

variety of Black grapes, particularly Cabernet 

Sauvignon, Pinot Noir and Zinfandel. 

One form of Rose which is very light in colour 

is often call Blush. Made from The Zinfandel 

grapes in California and reached cult status at 

one time. 

Not as serious as other roses but fun 

nonetheless. 

Conclusions... 

Very popular in summer and warm times outdoors, pink wines are more appreciated now as 

the colour matches the sunshine. Have a go at the Provence ones or Southern Rhone ones 

like Tavel or Lirac, and enjoy. Of course, the ultimate has to be Pink Champagne at this special 

date in February or indeed any other time if the mood takes you. 

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THE 

NORFOLK 

MEAD 

By Rachel Ducker 

Norfolk is all about picturesque 

countryside, on which you can 

always spot a Saxon or Norman 

church tower. 

Whether it’s taking a trip to the coast; walking 

through the Broads National 

Park; or enjoying a romantic 

city break in Norwich, there is 

something to offer everyone. 

Known as the gateway to 

the Broads, the village of 

Coltishall is busy riverside village, with its own 

common, good walks, eighteenth-century 

buildings, interesting shops and several 

Broads Quality Charter eating-places. 

On the banks of the River Bure, in the luscious 

surrounds of deep Norfolk, sits the Norfolk 

Mead. This elegant Georgian hotel was bought 

and refurbished by husband and wife team 

James Holliday and Anna Duttson in 2014. 

With over 8 acres of lovingly kept private 

grounds and 16 contemporary rooms and 

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suites, the hotel now provides a sophisticated 

and gentle base for its guests. 

The impressive red brick building stands 

akimbo, whilst wide sash windows and deep 

balconies promise a glorious view looking out 

over the sweeping grounds and river. 

The Mead comes with its own hire boat for 

exploring the Broads and can fit up to six 

people, it even comes complete with a fresh 

picnic provided by the hotel. 

First Impressions... 

We arrive in the winter sunshine – it casts a 

light on green meadows and babbling brooks 

that surround the hotel. Spoilt with ‘Samphire’ 

suite, we were not disappointed. Its large 

four-poster king-size bed did not dominate 

the spacious airy room. The décor, both 

contemporary and stylish included the stand 

out freestanding bath, in perfect viewing point 

of the TV. 

It is often the small things that make you 

smile. Homemade brownies and thick creamy 

milk from a local dairy are left in each room 

daily, along with tea and coffee making 

facilities, so you can make yourself right at 

home. 

Award winning dining… 

The Mead’s reputation for exquisite food 

precedes itself. Anna’s background at the 

helm of a successful catering company, which 

numbers the McLaren racing team among its 

clients, means that the two AA rosette food is 

as refined as the rest. 

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After an aperitif at the bar we were given the 

opportunity to browse the seasonal menu and 

make our selection. 

We were lead to our table and it wasn’t long 

before the food arrived. Opening with Pigeon 

Breast with caramelised Feta and 

Baby Beets, my husband wished 

he had ordered this again for 

the main course. I opted for 

the Mushroom Arancini 

with smoked aubergine 

puree, which was full of 

flavour, the smokiness 

of the Aubergine was 

delightful. 

As a vegetarian I was delighted 

to see one of my favourite mains 

on the menu. The Wild Mushroom Gnocchi, 

Feta Cheese, Chestnut Mushroom, Nut roast, 

Courgette & Rosemary Emulsion, Baby 

Gem, Pine Nuts, Basil Oil was irresistible 

and exceeded expectations. My husband 

was similarly impressed with his choice of 

Cod Loin, Sea Purslane, Roasted Cauliflower 

Puree, Smoked Cod Bon Bon, Heritage 

Tomato’s, Peas, Spring Onion, 

Parsley and Watercress Sauce. 

Unable to resist, we both 

indulged in the Chocolate Duo; 

Chocolate Brownie, Chocolate 

Torte and Pistachio Ice Cream 

to conclude a wonderful 

evening. 

Ready to face the day… 

After a wonderful nights sleep in 

Samphire, it was time to face the day 

ahead, but not before breakfast. With a varied 

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selection of freshly baked breads, cereals, 

jams and juices from the buffet, as well as 

hot options from the grill, you couldn’t ask 

for more. 

Head Chef Damien Woollard and his team 

pride themselves on using only the freshest 

produce, sourced locally where possible. 

Everything you will eat this evening has 

been made completely in house. 

The verdict… 

A true taste of luxury in picturesque 

surroundings, add a tailor-made massage 

or a facial in the hotel’s treatment rooms or 

afternoon tea and you have the ingredients 

for a perfect yet affordable break. Pets are 

welcome in designated rooms, plus the ‘Garden 

Room’ venue in the grounds of the Norfolk 

Mead Hotel is ideal for events of any size. 

With a lovely walled garden, and a wildflower 

mead that borders a pretty tributary of the 

River Bure, this fine Georgian house is a real 

haven and the perfect destination for a country 

getaway. 

To make a reservation please call 

01603 737531 

Look out for The Meads Valentine’s offers at: 

www.norfolkmead.co.uk 

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Love 

Potion 

Nothing says I love you 

like creativity in the 

kitchen!… 

This triple berry martini is so perfect 

for Valentine’s Day! 

Method 

1. In a cocktail shaker, combine the 

pomegranate juice, vodka, and 

Chambord. Shake to combine. 

2. Place 1 chunk dry ice into the bottom 

of each glass. 

Ingredients 

• 1 cup pomegranate juice 

• 2 shots strawberry vodka 

• 2 shots Chambord 

• 2 small chunks dry ice (optional) 

• 2 strawberries cut into hearts, 

for garnish (optional) 

3. Pour the martini over the a very small 

piece of dry ice. 

4. Garnish with skewered strawberry 

hearts if desired. 

BY THE ANGRY WAITER 

5. Wait 5-10 minutes for the dry ice 

to dissolve (and enjoy the fun show!) 

before drinking. 

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ROSE AND PISTACHIO 

Turkish delight recipe 

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until the sugar dissolves then cook for 10 

minutes or until it reaches 105°C on a sugar 

thermometer. 

A homemade gift for the one 

you love... 

Treat your Valentine to some delicately 

floral and nutty Turkish delight. These 

colourful sweets make a wonderful 

homemade gift for friends, family and 

loved ones. 

Ingredients 

• 385g caster sugar 

• 2 tsp lemon juice 

• 50g cornflour 

• 1 tsp cream of tartar 

• 100g pistachios 

• 2 tbsp rosewater 

• 1/2 tsp pink food colouring 

To serve 

• 180g icing sugar 

• 20g cornflour 

Method 

1. Place the sugar, lemon juice and 160ml of 

water in a pan over a medium heat and stir 

2. Meanwhile, place 50g of the cornflour, cream 

of tartar and 180ml of water into another 

saucepan and stir over a medium heat until the 

mixture thickens to the consistency of glue. 

Gradually stir the sugar syrup into the 

cornflour mixture. Cook over a low heat for 

1 hour, stirring occasionally until the mixture 

reaches a light golden colour. (It should reach 

the “soft ball” – 112–115°C – stage on a sugar 

thermometer.) 

3. Meanwhile, blanch the pistachios for 2 

minutes in boiling water and drain. Put them on 

a teatowel and rub them for a minute or two to 

remove the outer skin. This will leave you with a 

lovely green pistachio. 

4. Remove the Turkish delight mixture from the 

heat and stir in the rosewater, food colouring 

and pistachios until well combined. 

Pour into a greased loaf pan lined with a 

double layer of cling film. Place in the fridge for 

4 hours or until firm. 

5. Mix the icing sugar and 20g of the cornflour 

together and dust the chopping board liberally 

with the mixture. Turn the Turkish delight out 

onto the board and cut into 18 evenly sized 

squares using an oiled knife. 

6. Toss the cubes in the remaining icing sugar 

until it is well covered. 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: 

Serves 18 

4 hrs 05 mins to prepare 

1 hr to cook 

177 calories / serving 

Photo and recipe with thanks to Tesco 

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Falling for you from 13,000 feet... 

THE SWAN SOUTHWOLD... 

If there’s one thing that will get your 

heart racing this Valentine’s Day, 

it’s plummeting from 13,000 feet at 

120mph with your loved one. 

You might not have the inclination to 

whisper sweet nothings to each other as 

you drop 5,000 feet in 40 seconds, but 

as far as shared experiences go, this is 

pretty epic! Be gone, withered red roses, 

this is much more fun. 

The Swan in Southwold is offering 

an exhilarating skydiving experience 

this Valentine’s with a two-night stay, 

breakfast in bed, a bottle of Champagne, 

a celebratory cake and a sumptuous 

dinner for two in The Still Room 

restaurant. 

Flights will take place from Beccles 

airfield, just a few miles from Southwold, 

and before taking to the skies, you’ll be fully trained and 

kitted-up by the experts at UK Parachuting. You’ll enjoy 

amazing views over the Suffolk coast and countryside 

before you both take the plunge. You can even hire a 

professional photographer to document your jump as a 

memento. 

Your stay includes £100 to spend in The Still Room 

restaurant where Head Chef Rory Whelan and team will 

surprise you with some inspirational dishes. After your 

jump, you’ll be welcomed back to The Swan with a bottle 

of Champagne and a slice of celebratory cake. 

You won’t be brought back down to earth until your 

stay is over, as you have beautiful Southwold and the 

surrounding area to explore before you depart. Although, 

you may wish to tuck yourselves away in your luxurious 

room after all that excitement. 

Prices for the two-night ‘Falling for you’ break start 

from £970. Find out more and book your experience 

today by calling 01502 722186. 

theswansouthwold.co.uk 

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It is important for us to host others as we 

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It is important for us to maintain our home, our 

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First 

IMPRESSIONS 

It’s the most romantic month 

of the year… and a first 

impression is always very 

important when it comes to 

meeting BY a potential RUBY REEDpartner. 

But what about 

other situations? 

To name a few examples, 

where we all worry about 

our first impressions; the 

family of a partner, the friends 

of a friend, a new colleague or 

a networking event. 

These may be different 

scenarios but its important 

to remember the basic 

knowledge that humans 

function the same. 

Someone is going to like you 

if you’re polite, kind and show 

an interest. 

You never know what will come of a first encounter, 

so it is important to greet any new person with such 

face. 

However, depending on the situation different icebreakers 

are going to be appropriate. 

Regardless of the conversation you have a really 

good idea is to remember something unique about 

that person. 

Whether your conversation taught you something 

they were looking forward to, something they had 

recently done or are working towards - try and 

remember some specific details. 

These can come by asking deeper questions instead 

of your standard ones. 

The details you remember are going to come in 

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handy when you next see 

this person. Or wish to 

contact them again. 

Whether this is the next 

family reunion and its time 

to strike up conversation or 

you need a favour from the 

new work colleague. 

Being able to almost pick 

up where you left off is a 

great way to open doors of 

communication. Think of it 

the other way around. 

When someone remembers 

something specific about 

us, we feel valued. 

After all is said and done 

it is worth remembering 

a ‘first’ impression is 

important for initiating the start of a 

relationship. However no matter how 

good or bad of start you get off to, its 

up to you to carry on from there. In other 

words to keep up the good work. 

Lastly, if it didn’t go as well as needed, go 

the extra mile to turn it around. Sooner 

rather than later - what have you got to 

lose? 

Nothing’s set in stone. She definitely 

mentioned she liked a blueberry muffin 

with her coffee… 

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x 

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The Most Expensive Cap 

in the world... 

Herbert Rumsey Wells 

became a partner in his 

father’s company T Wells & 

Son of 4 St Andrews Street, 

Norwich in 1904 selling caps, 

hats, ties, badges, sashes and 

ribbons. 

In 1914 Herbert introduced the 

first ever semi-soft service cap 

for Officers. He was so proud 

of his city and his country that 

he gave his caps local names, 

which were the Brancaster, 

the Blofield, the Westwick, 

the Conesford, the Wellscap, 

the Yare, the Reepham, the 

Burgh, the Wroxham and the 

Plumstead. Ladies products 

were also included, with the 

Rumishanter and matching scarf 

and for Norfolk schoolboys there 

was the Sprowston. 

By 1935 the company was 

described as being the most 

expensive capmaker in the 

word. There was also a branch 

in Cheapside, London. The 

company which was then 

called T Wells can be traced 

back to 1815 when Mr Wells 

had premises at Cockey Lane, 

Norwich (now London Street) 

before moving to St Andrews 

Street during the 1870s. One 

of the first newspaper adverts 

placed in the Norwich Mercury 

stating ‘the company beg to 

acquaint their friends and the 

public that they have opened 

the above situation, where there 

is now ready for their inspection 

an elegant and extensive 

selection of goods’. 

When Herbert took over adverts 

became more direct, and one 

advert stated ‘Some men wear 

some sort of a cap made from 

some sort of cloth, cut in some 

sort of way – the sort of chap 

you see in railway carriages. 

They serve their purpose there I 

suppose, but, if these men knew 

what awful sights they looked 

in them, they would have more 

respect for themselves and 

consideration for those who 

have to look at them.’ 

Herbert invented the ‘Doggie’ 

which was the Rolls-Royce of 

the cap world which was made 

to fit the wearer’s head. A 

conformateur was used to 

take measurements, and these 

were sent across the world to 

wherever the cap wearer ended 

up. 

The business had customers 

across the Empire and it 

was claimed they would be 

recognised by wearing his cap. 

Ex-patriots would greet them 

with a hearty handshake saying: 

‘I don’t know who the blazes 

you are, sir, but you’re wearing 

a Rumsey wells cap, so dash it, 

come and have a drink!’. 

Working with many weavers, 

he came by an 18th century 

peacock-patterned Norwich 

design which he offered over 

five hundred colourings. Herbert 

received Royal recognition and 

that his company had been 

honoured with Royal commands. 

He travelled around Norwich 

on his bicycle and supported 

local charity and cycling 

organisations and attracted top 

cycling champions to the city 

and also produced many cycling 

equipment. 

Aged 60, Herbert died in 

December 1939 with out a fifth 

generation to take over staff 

members Edna Watling and 

Elsie Bugden took over until 

closing in 1974. 

Today Herbert is remembered 

with a blue plaque situated 

between a residential block 

of flats named after him and 

the Rumsey Well public house 

where the business was situated. 

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This month Bounce 

Magazine was kindly 

invited along to review a 

couple of treatments at 

the new Southwold Beauty 

Salon, Blush & Glow. 

Rachel Ducker was sent along 

to spend an afternoon with 

salon owner Chelsey for some 

much needed TLC. 

“It was a grey drizzly day, one 

of those ones you really don’t 

want to go out in. 

Fortunately as I stepped 

through the doors of 

Blush & Glow, 

my mood was 

instantly 

lifted. 

Chelsey’s 

bright 

white 

décor with 

accents 

of pink and 

grey pastel hues 

provided a calm and serine 

atmosphere to relax in. 

Teamed with a peppermint 

tea I was ready 

to relax. 

I took at seat at 

the Moroccan 

inspired foot baths, dipped 

my feet in the warm water 

and my luxury pedicure 

began. 

With a busy start to the New 

Year I have to confess my feet 

have been a bit neglected, 

but after a rasp, soak, salt 

scrub, nail file, some cuticle 

work, an amazing foot mask 

and my favourite part, the 

heated booties, my feet 

started to feel very pampered 

indeed. 

After a coat of coral 

pink nail varnish 

my treatment was 

complete. 

To take me to 

that next level of 

relaxation I was led 

to one of the treatment 

rooms for a Head in the 

Clouds massage. 

I spent a heavenly 30 

minutes having my scalp, 

neck, shoulders, and face 

massaged. 

At one point I almost drifted 

off to sleep. I actually enjoyed 

this even more than a neck, 

shoulder and back massage, 

there is something about 

having your head touched! 

I would highly recommend 

this treatment for those who 

lead busy lives; work a lot on 

computers and tend to get 

tension in the upper body. 

I have to say I walked out of 

the room in a bit of a daze 

and actually had such a lovely 

afternoon with Chelsey I 

didn’t want to go home. 

If you would like to take 

advantage of Blush & 

Glow’s February offers, or 

perhaps want to treat the 

special lady in your life 

on Valentine’s Day, visit 

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Skin care expert Geraldine Walters gives the low 

down on the A-Z of what’s in your bottles... 

[A] The world of cosmetics is not the simple 

one that our mothers knew. 

We are far beyond cleanse, 

tone and moisturise with our 

routines and ingredients have 

become the stuff of text books. 

Every year a new product comes 

onto the market with its promise of 

rejuvenation, hydration, dewy glow 

and flawless skin. From hyaluronic 

acid through nanospheres to peptides 

we’re swept up in the language of 

formulations and marketing. But do any 

of us really know what it all means? This 

year I’m going to take you through the 

lexicon of cosmetic chemistry, picking 

out an A-Z of ingredients that make 

up the potions in your bathroom. The 

goodies, the baddies and the absolute 

stars. 

So let’s start at the very beginning... 

A is for one of my absolute favourites, 

Vitamin A and it’s worth a month to 

itself. You’ll also see it referred to in 

its different forms as Retinyl Palmitate 

or just Retinol, depending on its 

formulation. Vitamin A products are 

among the most widely used active 

ingredients in skin care, but they 

are often misunderstood, and don’t 

produce equally beneficial effects on 

the skin. That’s why some anti ageing 

creams vary so much in price. 

Retinol is the whole vitamin A molecule, 

and is therefore just a fancy name for 

Vitamin A, whereas retinyl palmitate is 

a combination of retinol with another 

chemical called palmitic acid. However, 

experts agree that the one family of 

ingredients that reduces wrinkles and 

firms skin is retinoids. 

What does it actually do? Retinol has 

the ability to penetrate the skin and 

increase elasticity. It makes the skin 

look smoother, reduces pore size, 

and improves wrinkles. Retinol aids 

in the resurfacing and rejuvenation 

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appearance, but it will take much longer 

and be less dramatic. 

of skin, giving a clearer, more vibrant 

complexion for all ages and skin types. 

It removes the top layer of dead skin, 

while also generating collagen (the 

skin’s structural fiber) in the skin. As 

we get older, collagen breaks down, 

creating lines and large pores. Retinol 

penetrates deep into the skin, where it 

converts to retinoic acid and really goes 

to work changing your skin in a way no 

other ingredient does. 

So when you buy a cream promoting 

the effect of retinol, it’s important to 

know the concentration, as well as 

the type of retinol used. If it’s near 

the end of the listed ingredients, the 

concentration is going to be low and 

you could be wasting your money 

on what s basically an oil and water 

emulsion with some fragrance. And if 

it’s too cheap it’s because it’s not the 

real deal. Over-the-counter creams will 

always err on the side of caution. If you 

want proper Retinol you will need a 

cosmeceutical brand and be prepared 

to pay a bit more for it. Used properly, 

you’ll be delighted you made the 

investment. 

But do read the labels on your pots 

because much more retinyl palmitate is 

needed to produce the same effects.. 

In general, you should use a cream that 

contains at least 0.2% retinol. Retinyl 

palmitate may still improve the skin’s 

For details of launch offers and consultations 

Call: 07787 718791 

www.geraldinewalters.co.uk 

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Love your skin, with SK’s Anti-Ageing Powerhouse 

We can’t stop ageing - it’s inevitable in 

the human body. 

However, we can try to delay the signs and reduce 

the effects, for as long as possible. Making smart 

environmental and lifestyle choices can help. The 

sun, smoking, alcohol and free-radicals, all have a 

detrimental effect on the skin. 

COLLAGEN 

Collagen is a structural protein 

found naturally in the human body, 

helping to keep it together. Within 

skin, collagen provides strength and 

elasticity. Unfortunately, production 

declines with age and exposure to 

external factors. A healthy lifestyle 

and nutrient-rich diet will help your 

body maintain collagen production. 

You can also choose power-packed treatments 

to improve the appearance of your skin. 

LET IT GLOW 

Using products with a high SPF (sun protection 

factor) will help keep the sun’s harmful rays at 

bay. SPF should be used all year round, even in 

our cooler climes. Don’t forget that UV rays pass 

through glass too! The Pevonia range includes 

sun care products, along with the YouthRenew 

Tinted Cream with SPF30, which are hydrating and 

protecting. 

Most people feel better with a glow to their skin, 

so fake it instead. A professional spray tan works 

wonders and SK’s award-winning Sienna X Spray 

Tan leaves you with a radiant, sun kissed look. 

It contains luxurious, natural ingredients designed 

to care for your skin and enhance your tan; 

including vitamin E, aloe vera and avocado extract. 

KISSABLE LIPS 

Who doesn’t want the perfect pout in the month 

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GOOD SKIN CARE 

A good routine will help delay the 

signs of ageing and minimise wrinkles. 

In addition to sunscreen, you need to 

gently and effectively cleanse your 

skin, exfoliate regularly and moisturise. 

Adding regular salon treatments will 

boost your daily and weekly routines. 

TREATS 

The Essential Prescriptive Facial provides a 

personalised treatment to accommodate the needs 

of your skin. It includes professional skin diagnosis, 

deep cleansing, ampoule, mask and a massage. To 

specifically target the signs of ageing, the Pevonia 

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of collagen polypeptides with Myoxy-Caviar and 

finishes with the newly launched Ageless Skin 

Collagen Mask. The blend of collagen peptides 

and carotene is formulated to deeply hydrate and 

smooth wrinkles. 

During the months of February and March, the 

Age-Defying Collagen Facial is at the very special 

price of £40.00, so now is an ideal time to treat 

yourself or a loved one. 

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Valentine’s THE DAY OF OVE 

When I was younger, I attended boarding 

school, you can imagine the hype if a girl got 

a Valentine’s card and most of them (if not all) 

where secretly from their parents. However, 

it took nothing away from the excitement of 

getting a card, the feeling of being thought 

about and loved. 

So whether or not your in a relationship, whether 

or not you celebrate it; this Valentine’s Day give 

yourself some love! Or how about your closest 

friends and family? Don’t think of Valentine’s 

being just about love for a significant 

other. 

Start off by giving yourself the 

gift of a good nights sleep with 

this award-winning “Sleep Plus 

Hair Elixir” by This Works®. 

As well as helping you sleep with 

its natural aromas, it also boosts 

hair vitality. You’re getting a 2 in 

1 product that actually works. I now 

swear by their sleep spray and many of their 

other products. I love that it’s all natural too! 

We all love flawless skin, well Dior have done 

it again, improving on a product that has been 

a favourite of mine for well over 10 years, and 

they have succeeded expectations. Their first 

24 hour wearing foundation, the new “Forever” 

foundation now comes in matte or a glow 

finish with 67 shades to suit all skin tones. This 

foundation works like skin care, shielding from 

UVA and UVB rays, spf35 and PA+++. If that 

wasn’t enough, it has wild pansy extract that is 

ultra hydrating for your skin. This foundation will 

last you all day and night if you so wish it too. 

Are you looking for a lipstick that lasts, that’s 

smudge proof? Well, look at Kat Von D’s liquid 

lipsticks, once dry they do not transfer or 

smudge. You can kiss away without having to 

worry about getting lipstick on your partner. 

Plus, these products are animal friendly. 

We love to decorate our eyes and make 

them sparkle. Here is a subtle trick to 

make them stand out that little more. 

Use Urban Decay’s pencil eye liners in 

gold or silver and put it on the water/ 

lash line of your eye. It will brighten 

your eyes up straight away. The 

Urban Decay pencils are soft enough 

that they go on easy and the pigments 

are strong enough to stand out. 

Whatever your situation, remember this 

Valentine’s Day is about loving yourself and all 

your loved ones! 

contact me for bookings 

you can find me on 

Facebook as: Carla 

Mireille Jones Mua 

07584 070705 

Carlamireille88@ 

hotmail.com 

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Myth or Makeover?... 

We’ve all heard skincare myths to help 

our skin look fresher and younger for 

longer, but who should you listen to and 

do they really work?! We wanted to take 

you through our top 5 favourites. 

#1 Toothpaste treats spots 

Breakouts are very visual and we will often try 

anything to get rid of them quicker! Even this old 

wives tale. While toothpaste does have cooling 

and anti-bacterial properties which may help 

to soothe the inflammation of a breakout the 

ingredients are too harsh for your skin. 

They are designed to clean the hard surface of 

your teeth not your delicate skin. Toothpaste can 

also cause unwanted dry patches which could 

develop more unwanted issues. 

Instead try a dab of Argan oil on the spots 

overnight - it’s healing properties will reduce the 

inflammation combined with a good cleansing 

routine morning and night - your breakouts won’t 

last for long. 

#2 Don’t use oil on oily skin 

This one is really common. Many people come to 

us with with concerns over oily or combination 

skin, scared of using an oil on their face. 

This myth is simply not true. The correct choice 

of oils will work with your skin and restore 

it’s natural balance. In some cases the skin is 

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overcompensating for being dehydrated and so it can be a 

vicious circle. Finding the right products for your skin type 

is key. 

Don’t be afraid of using a hydrating face serum or healing 

natural oil in your skincare routine. If you’re unsure of which 

one is right for your skin type we’re happy to offer you 

advice. 

#3 The more expensive the product, the 

better quality it is? 

This myth frustrates me the most. I hate to see people 

waste money on the strength of a brand without checking 

out the ingredients. Sometimes less is more - As the old 

saying goes! 

Many products with less ingredients, and simpler 

formulation processes are more cost effective and can offer 

you a purer product at a potentially higher quality. 

The size of the marketing budget is not indicative of the 

efficacy of the product. 

Always check the labels of the products you’re buying 

to ensure they fit your ethical choices as well as match 

your skincare requirements. Don’t worry if the labels look 

confusing - we can help you. 

skin. However there are far more effective 

methods to heal burns. 

My bathroom essential is always Argan oil, 

it’s fantastic for many things and healing 

burns is one of my favourites… I have tested 

this theory many times! 

If you are unfortunate enough to burn 

yourself (mines normally on the iron or the 

oven!) I recommend running the affected 

area under the tap or applying ice to soothe 

the burn and reduce the heat in the skin. 

Followed by regular applications of Argan oil 

until the burn has gone. 

Which myths or old wives tales do you still 

live by? Get in touch and tell us. 

Need advice? 

Contact us on info@funkyskincare.com and 

we will be happy to offer you advice and 

recommendations of which products are 

right for you. Written by Sarah Gare. 

#4 Squeeze spots / black heads to get 

rid of them quicker 

Popping spots can be so satisfying but it can be bad for 

you as it opens your skin up to potential infection. 

Squeezing your spots can cause debris further into the 

follicles causing your unwanted spots to stick around for 

longer and become more inflamed! 

It can be so hard to resist the urge especially when it’s a 

spot or blackhead on your face but your safest option to 

avoid scarring is to regularly cleanse the skin. 

#5 Use butter to heal burns 

That ouch moment when you burn yourself can leave you 

reaching for the nearest tap or even slab of butter! 

This old wives tale has been around for many many years 

and there is a small amount of truth in it as butter contains 

natural fats which can help to soothe and protect the 

For more information call 

01603 322551 or visit 

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New Spa Launch at All Saints Hotel... 

U THYME SPA... 

With seven stunning treatment rooms 

along with a Spa lounge serving 

Afternoon Tea or a light lunch and 

an relaxation room exclusively for 

spa guests there is no better place 

to enjoy some time away from the 

outside world. 

A tranquil haven, with 

highly qualified Spa 

Therapists using the 

latest techniques and 

beautiful range of 

Elemental Herbology 

products U Thyme Spa 

offers treatments like no 

other in the heart of East 

Anglia. 

The Elemental Herbology philosophy 

is based on the five-element theory in 

traditional Chinese Medicine, a belief 

that everything in life needs to work in 

harmony in order to achieve perfect equilibrium. Their 

products relate to each of the five elements, Wood, Fire, 

Earth, Metal and Water – and the belief is that a balance 

of all the elements is needed depending on your skin 

type, environmental factors, lifestyle and the seasons, 

which our experienced Spa Therapists will discuss 

with you in your consultation and tailor your 

treatment accordingly. 

U Thyme Spa offers an array of 

luxurious treatments and a selection 

of fantastic Spa Days which also 

include the use of the Health Hub 

facilities including a state-of-theart 

gymnasium, two fitness studios, 

swimming pool, sauna, steam room 

and jacuzzi. 

Why not make a weekend of it and stay at 

All Saints Hotel and dine in their amazing The View 

restaurant with views across the 18 hole golf course. 

For details or to book see www.allsaintshotel.com/uthyme-spa 

or call 01284 706 777 (option 4). 

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Lotties 

Every thing you need at Lottie’s... 

LOTTIE’S EMPORIUM... 

E m p o ri u m 

Welcome to Lottie’s home décor 

showroom, bursting with wonderful 

home and gift ideas. 

All our items are personally selected 

and offered to you at affordable prices. 

Lottie’s is proud to be able to offer 

a bespoke curtain and blind making 

service. From measuring, to fabric 

selection, to fitting. Each item is lovingly 

hand stitched to produce a quality finish. 

We are also able to offer ready-made 

blinds. 

UPHOLSTERY 

Do you have a pre-loved item that is in 

need of upholstery? Lottie’s is able to 

offer a local service to breathe life back 

in to your cherished piece. 1000s of 

beautiful fabric to choose from! 

FURNITURE 

Lottie’s has a range of quality second 

hand furniture. Each item is selected for their unusual, 

quaint character some of which have been up-cycled 

others are beautiful left in their original state. 

GIFTS 

Fitting perfectly into our portfolio is Mrs Clarke’s General 

Store offering gorgeous gift ideas from kitchen to 

garden. They also have a fabulous range of Howie & Bo 

chalk paint making it easy to breathe life into your old 

furniture. Vintage rugs newly arrived. 

ACCESSORIES 

We have a lovely range of mirrors and pictures. Some 

originals and some prints. We also like to give talented 

people a platform to sell through us. Please contact 

Karen on 07711 288449 or email karen.funston@netcom. 

co.uk 

Stock is always changing, keeping visits to Lottie’s 

fresh and exciting! We look forward to offering you 

a warm welcome. Winter opening hours Wed – Sat 

10am till 5pm - Find us at Lottie’s Emporium The Barn 

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February 

SPRING IS IN SIGHT 

BY KATE LINES 

Kates Top Tip : Don’t leave houseplants on 

windowsills behind the curtains on frosty nights, 

especially if your windows are not double-glazed. 

This month there are signs of the 

approaching spring, with bulbs 

appearing and wildlife waking up 

as light levels and temperatures 

increase. 

General 

There’s plenty to do indoors this month to prepare 

for the season ahead. 

Outdoors, as the garden comes to life again, it’s time 

to prune shrubs and climbers, such as Wisteria as 

well as evergreen hedges. 

Sowing and planting 

Lily bulbs can be planted in pots, for flowers this 

summer. After growing on indoors or in a cool 

greenhouse, they can be moved onto the patio when 

in flower, so that you can enjoy the blooms. 

Bulbs coming up in the rock garden or in containers 

may benefit from overhead protection from the 

rain and snow. A sheet of glass or Perspex placed 

on piles of bricks will do the job. Sweet peas can 

be sown under cloches, in a cold frame, or in a cool 

room in the house. 

Any sweet peas that were sown earlier in the autumn 

can now be potted. 

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Top jobs this month: 

5. Prune winter-flowering shrubs that have finished 

flowering 

1. Prepare vegetable seed beds, and sow some 

vegetables under cover 

6. Divide bulbs such as snowdrops, and plant those 

that need planting ‘in the green’ 

2. Chit potato tubers 

7. Prune Wisteria 

3. Protect blossom on apricots, nectarines and 

peaches 

4. Net fruit and vegetable crops to keep the birds 

off 

8. Prune conservatory climbers 

9. Prune hardy evergreen hedges and renovate 

overgrown deciduous hedges 

10. Cut back deciduous grasses. 

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SUPER BOWL PARTY... 

BY ROSS “ACTION MAN” WISHART 

Touchdown! The Action Man 

guide to the ultimate Super 

Bowl Party... 

This month sees the return of the gridiron 

spectacular that is the Super Bowl! I’ve 

always been a fan of “the greatest show on 

turf” but with the fantastic live coverage 

of NFL Red Zone on Sky Sports Mix every 

Sunday evening and the excellent BBC 

analysis programming I’m more invested 

than ever plus with more games held at 

Wembley and a blossoming domestic league, 

UK interest is at an all-time high. 

The night of Sunday February 3rd will see 

the Champions of the NFC & AFC divisions 

face off at the sold out 80,000 seater 

Mercedes-Benz arena in Atlanta, the match 

ticket alone would you over £5000 so best you 

follow my example, join the 160 million global 

television viewers and host a Super Bowl Party! 

Coverage starts on BBC One from 2330hrs 

and will run past 4am on Monday morning, 

consider booking Monday off! With the holiday 

request confirmed you can make a night of it 

so get the gang round but you must cater a 

solitary bag of Doritos won’t even see kick off! 

The take aways won’t be open at that hour 

so you’ll have to conjure something up to see 

you through the 5 hour sporting extravaganza. 

Nobody is expecting any Michelin starred 

Heston magic but if you want the party to be a 

success, then put the effort in. 

American football has multiple game play 

stoppages so there are opportunities to throw 

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some pizzas in the oven, breakout a platter 

of sandwiches, or even something more 

extravagant! 

Sugar might be essential to keep the 

energy levels up, most supermarkets now 

have American specific sections, I highly 

recommend the Twinkie! 

Keeping the troops hydrated is a fine balance, 

such a sporting occasion at Casa Action 

Man calls for a few beers but too many and 

I’ll be examining the backs of my eyelids by 

the second half, a gatorade or two may be 

required, especially if we head into overtime 

but do remember that you’ll want to sleep, 

eventually! 

A few decorations also help set the mood, the 

Pub/Garage will be dressed accordingly with 

a multitude of Super Bowl Party paraphernalia 

available through Amazon. 

Be courteous! Not just a gracious host to 

your guests but do consider anyone in the 

household and your neighbours who might 

prefer to sleep during the small hours of the 

morning, if that’s the case do try to keep the 

whooping, hollering and singing along to the 

Maroon 5 half-time show down to a minimum, 

if you do annoy the significant other you’ll 

have to go big on the 14th to make amends! 

If you like the action and think you could do it 

then why don’t you give it a go? Bury Saints 

American Football team have just started their 

pre-season training and welcome new player 

even with no experience, search for them on 

twitter and Facebook. 

Action Man says: don’t get sacked by your 

teammates, be the quarterback and lead 

your Super Bowl Party into the end zone 

and glory! 

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FEATURE 

FEBRUARY FEBRUARY 2019 2019 | ISSUE | ISSUE #76 #76 | FOALS 

FOALS 

Foals have announced dates as part of Forest Live, the summer 

concert series organised by the Forestry Commission. 

From playing chaotic house parties in their 

home city of Oxford to becoming major festival 

headliners across Europe, Foals’ trajectory has 

been remarkable. They’ve earned critical acclaim 

(NME and Q Award wins, plus Mercury Prize, 

Ivor Novello and BRIT Award nominations) 

and fan devotion (1.7 million sales of their four 

Gold-certified albums, plus over half a billion 

streams at Spotify since 2015) in equal measure. 

And while the majority 

of contemporaries have 

fallen by the wayside, Foals 

continue to hit new peaks. 

After more than a decade 

in the game, Foals again 

embrace that love for the 

unconventional with the 

bravest and most ambitious 

project of their career: not 

one, but two astonishing 

new albums: ‘Everything 

Not Saved Will Be Lost’. 

A pair of releases, separate but related, they 

share a title, themes and artwork. ‘Part 1’ will be 

released on March 8th, with ‘Part 2’ following in 

the autumn. 

experience rather than a mere collection of 

songs. Yet the band’s renowned ability to wield 

relentless grooves with striking power also 

reaches new heights. 

The albums’ lead single ‘Exits’ is a case in point, 

featuring Philippakis conjuring the image of a 

disorienting world via a contagious vocal melody. 

It’s a fresh anthem for Foals’ formidable arsenal, 

but also an ominous forecast. 

After taking a little time out, 

Foals reconvened with Yannis on 

production duties, who, together 

with Edwin, also covered the bass 

parts. They began by writing in a 

rehearsal space before exporting 

those sketches into the recording 

phase at 123 Studios, Peckham, 

with the assistance of engineer 

Brett Shaw. They’d repeat the cycle 

between the two spaces, effectively 

creating an ongoing feedback loop 

as they sought to push every new idea to the 

finish line. 

FOALS - FOREST LIVE 

Profoundly tethered but possessing their own 

personalities, the two bodies capture the most 

compelling, ambitious and cohesive creations 

that Foals – completed by Jimmy Smith (guitar), 

Jack Bevan (drums) and Edwin Congreave (keys) 

– have ever produced. 

Eager to break the traditional pop song structure, 

the 20 tracks defy expectation. There are 

exploratory, progressive-tinged tracks which 

occasionally break the 10-minute mark alongside 

atmospheric segues which make the music an 

Friday 14 June: Bedgebury Pinetum, near 

Tunbridge Wells, Kent. 

Thursday 20 June: Thetford Forest, near 

Brandon, Suffolk. 

Tickets £39.50 (plus £4.45 booking fee) 

go on sale at 9am Friday 1st February from 

Forestry Commission box office tel 03000 

680400 or buy online: www.forestryengland. 

uk/music 

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ENTERTAINMENT 

FEBRUARY 2019 FEBRUARY | ISSUE #76 2019 | ISSUE MUSIC #76 & ENTERTAINMENT 

THEATRE 

ROYAL 

February at Theatre Royal Bury St 

Edmunds starts with The Wisdom Club 

continuing, followed by a good selection 

of jazz, dance, music and comedy. 

The Wisdom Club follows the journey of 74 year 

old Megan Hughes (Liz Crowther) her friends Rani 

(Souad Faress) who launches a campaign for older 

people’s voices to be heard and Lenny (John Branwell) 

who keeps them smiling with his humour and kind 

heartedness. Performances continue until Sat 9 Feb. 

(Audio Described and Captioned performance Sat 9 

Feb at 3pm.) 

epic quest, filled with puppetry, live action and great 

humour – suitable for ages 3-10. Sun 17 Feb, 2pm & 4pm. 

Celebrate the music of The Carpenters with Voice of the 

Heart – a superb vocal tribute from Carole Gordon and 

outstanding talent from the brilliant Blue Jeans Band 

& singers – a sparkling night to remember. Tue 19 Feb, 

7.30pm. 

Check Up – Our NHS @ 70 – comedian Mark Thomas is 

54, the NHS is 70, UK national average life expectancy is 

84. If mark makes it to 84, the NHS will be 100 – what will 

they both look like? Mark explores with his funny, raw and 

angry style. Wed 20 Feb, 8pm. 

Another Lunchtime Concert 

treat: The Reduced History of 

Jazz. Jeffrey Wilson on Clarinet 

& Saxophone and John Human 

on Keyboard & Piano take you on 

a gentle trip through the music 

known as Jazz. Thu 7 Feb, 1.10pm. 

Celebrate Valentine’s Day with 

Buddy Holly & The Cricketers, 

an energetic tribute to the Rock ‘n’ Roll legend who left 

behind an unparalleled catalogue of music. Thu 14 Feb, 

8pm. 

Showstopper! The Improvised Musical is spontaneous 

fun at its absolute finest – direct from the West End! 

A brand new musical comedy will be created from 

scratch each night, based on audience suggestions and 

improvised live! Fri 15 & Sat 16 Feb. 

The Gingerbread Man is a brand new staging of the 

children’s classic tale, join the Gingerbread Man on his 

Seven Ages is a wonderful combination of 

comedy, drama and pathos, exploring two 

of the most important questions one can 

ever ask oneself: why am I here? And what’s 

important in my life? Thu 21 Feb, 7.30pm. 

Brit Award-winning vocal trio Blake are taking 

their anniversary show on tour throughout the 

UK, celebrating over 10 years together. Sat 23 

Feb, 7.30pm. 

Bouncers – the international smash hit comedy returns! 

Updated for the 21st century with contemporary music, 

this raucous play tells the tales of a Yorkshire nightclub 

from the perspective of the bouncers. Mon 25 – Wed 27 

Feb. 

Hancock’s Half Hour, from the producers of the critically 

acclaimed tours Round the Horne and The Goon Show, 

is another radio comedy classic. Three hilarious episodes 

of the timeless classic performed live on stage. Thu 28 

Feb – Sat 2 Mar. 

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

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FEBRUARY – 

MARCH 2019 

MONSTERS OF ROCK 

FRI 1 FEB 7.30pm / £23.50* 

Buster James Band, Let There B/ 

DC, Counterfeit Quo & Creedence 

Clearwater Review. 

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EAChO & THE COHENS 

SAT 2 FEB 7.30pm / £21* 

Cohen: Elegy on a floating chord; 

Shostakovich: Cello Concerto No. 

1; Brahms: Symphony No. 2. 

______________________________________ 

BOB MARLEY & 

THE WAILERS 

A CELEBRATION 

SUN 3 FEB 7.30pm / £23.50* 

Tribute by Michael Anton Phillips 

& Legend. 

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THE YOUNG UNS 

MON 4 FEB 7.30pm / £19.50* 

WOLSEY ORCHESTRA 

SAT 9 FEB 7.30pm / £15* 

Walton: Orb & Sceptre; 

Butterworth: A Shropshire Lad; 

Holst: Beni Mora; 

Vaughan Williams: ‘London’. 

______________________________________ 

HITS & LAUGHTER 

MATINEE 

SUN 10 FEB 1.30pm / £27.50* 

The Equals, Paper Lace & Edison 

Lighthouse. 

______________________________________ 

FAT CAT COMEDY CLUB 

SUN 10 FEB 8pm / £13* 

See www.fatcatcomedyclub.com 

for line-up. 

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FAIRPORT CONVENTION 

TUE 12 FEB 7.30pm / £27* 

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DR FEELGOOD 

WED 13 FEB 7.30pm / £22* 

Gritty rhythm and blues. 

______________________________________ 

SIMPLY DYLAN 

FRI 15 FEB 7.30pm / £26*, £21* 

John O’Connell’s tribute. 

______________________________________ 

ROY ORBISON STORY 

SAT 16 FEB 7.30pm / £24* 

Barry Steele & Friends. 

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JIMEOIN 

RESULT! 

SUN 17 FEB 7.30pm / £17.50* 

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MUSEUM OF THE MOON 

TUE 19 – SAT 23 FEB 10am-4pm 

JAZZ PLANETS 

TUE 19 FEB 7.30pm / 

£23* (£5* U25s) 

Echoes of Ellington Jazz 

Orchestra’s tribute to Gustav 

Holst & Duke Ellington. This 

concert will be underneath the 

beautiful Moon installation! 

______________________________________ 

ACADEMY OF 

ANCIENT MUSIC 

MON 25 FEB 7.30pm / 

£28*, £23* (£5* U25s) 

Baroque concertos & 

transcriptions by Bach & Vivaldi. 

______________________________________ 

CHINESE NEW YEAR 

TUE 26 FEB 

6pm (food) 7.30pm (show) / 

£15*, £12* (food +£8) 

The Lions Club present a 

spectacular variety show & buffet. 

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THE BILLY FURY STORY 

HALFWAY TO PARADISE 

WED 27 FEB 7.30pm / £24* 

Colin Gold and original members 

of Fury’s Tornados. 

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McGOLDRICK, 

McCUSKER & DOYLE 

THU 28 FEB 7.30pm / £20* 

BURY FRIENDLY 

ORCHESTRA 

SUN 3 MAR 6pm / £11* (£3* U17s) 

Energetic Mexico, fiery Spain & 

soulful Sweden! 

______________________________________ 

BEN FOGLE 

MON 4 MAR 7.30pm 

SOLD OUT! 

______________________________________ 

MARTIN TAYLOR & 

ULF WAKENIUS 

WED 6 MAR 7.30pm / 

£21* (£5 U25s) 

Two of the greatest jazz guitarists 

in the world. 

______________________________________ 

BURYSOUND 2019 

GRAND FINAL 

FRI 8 MAR / £5* 

Five finalists plus 2018’s winners, 

Influx of Insanity. 

______________________________________ 

THE FUREYS 

SAT 9 MAR 7.30pm / £23* 

Legends of Irish music & song. 

______________________________________ 

LEVERET 

MON 11 MAR 7.30pm / £16* 

BBC Radio 2 Folk Award winners 

bring ‘The Ballad of Johnny 

Longstaff’. 

______________________________________ 

LET’S HANG ON 

FRI 8 FEB 7.30pm / £25* 

Tribute to Frankie Valli & The Four 

Seasons. 

Beautiful 7m moon art 

installation. 

Folk music trio bring songs, tunes 

& charming bonhomie. 

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DREADZONE 

FRI 1 MAR 8pm / £18.50* 

Dub-dance pioneers return with 

their unique blend of electro, dub 

and reggae. 

Andy Cutting, Sam Sweeney and 

Rob Harbron. 

BOOK TICKETS AT WWW.THEAPEX.CO.UK • 01284 758000 

*Concessions may be available, categories change 116according to event, see website or ring for details. 

Where applicable, prices already include booking fee.

ENTERTAINMENT 

JULY JULY 2014 2014 | ISSUE | ISSUE #21 #21 

FEBRUARY 2019 | ISSUE #76 | MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT 

IN THE SPOTLIGHT... 

BESSIE TURNER 

MUSIC 

Bessie Turner is a singer song writer based 

in East Anglia. 

Her style is an eclectic pastiche of her 

musical heroes; she is influenced as much 

by Lauryn Hill as she is Dionne Warwick. 

Yet it is her own uniqueness – in both her 

personality as well as her music – that sets 

her apart as an artist and performer. Her 

voice rings with a soulfulness that floats 

like a cloud; wistful, effortless and above all 

charming. 

Bessie released her debut single Big Sleep 

on her own label in April 2017 to entirely 

unexpected acclaim; the song was viewed/ 

streamed more than 10,000 times in the 

first 12 hours of her existence as a recording 

artist. With support from BBC Introducing 

and after performing a live session for BBC 

Introducing in Suffolk the single wound up 

with plays on BBC Radio 1 and 6 Music. Six 

weeks into her career Bessie Turner was 

asked by BBC Introducing to appear at 

Latitude festival. 

Her second single ‘Words You Say’ was 

released In September 2017. It received 

its world premier from Jo Wiley on BBC 

Radio 2. The song has gone on to be played 

extensively by Jo Wiley and Zoe Ball on 

BBC Radio-2, Steve Lamacq on BBC Radio 

6 Music and Huw Stepehens on BBC Radio 

1. In December 2017 Bessie was invited to 

perform a filmed live session at London’s 

legendary Maida Vale Studios for Jo Wiley 

and Radio-2. The following month she 

recorded a stripped back set for Steve 

Lamacq’s Radio 6 Music show. 

Bessie Turner’s debut EP 22:22 was self 

released on Don’t Try in April 2018. The 

same month she headlined her own run of 

UK and EU shows well as supporting Baxter 

Dury on selected dates of his tour. 

Bessie was invited to headline the BBC 

Introducing Stage at Latitude 2018 where 

she also performed live on Zoe Ball’s Radio 

2 show to millions of listeners worldwide. 

In August 2018 she headlined the BBC 

Introducing stages at Reading and Leeds 

Festival. 

She is currently working with Grammy 

winning producer Richard Woodcraft on a 

follow up to 22:22. 

Find out more on www.facebook. 

com/bessieturnermusic 

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FEATURE 

FEBRUARY 2019 FEBRUARY | ISSUE 2019 #76 | ISSUE | YUSELF #76 / CAT STEVENS 

YUSUF / CAT STEVENS 

In May 2019, Yuself / Cat Stevens is set to reissue 

‘Back To Earth’ in various formats 

In 1978, after having sold millions 

of records and become one of the 

biggest international artists of the 

1970s, Cat Stevens decided to step 

out of the rock star spotlight and 

walk away. 

That year, he was to release 

his final album under that 

name. 

While Stevens’ legions of 

fans were saddened by 

the news, along with the 

musicians who had played 

with him on record and 

stage, the singer himself 

was exhilarated by the 

prospect of moving on. 

“It was like going back to 

my original nature,” he reflected at the time. 

“Back to wide-eyed childhood again.” 

The appropriately-titled Back To Earth was his 

parting gift: an album that saw the Londonborn 

singer saying farewell to his fans, while 

obliquely explaining his decision to quit in 

songs such as ‘Last Love Song’ and ‘Just 

Another Night’. 

In 2019 Back To Earth is to be reissued in 

various formats on Cat-O-Log Records/ 

BMG, including a deluxe boxset featuring 

the original album (remastered at Abbey 

Road), along with demos, unreleased tracks, 

and material from UNICEF’s 1979 Year Of 

The Child concert, the singer’s last live 

performance as Cat Stevens. The release 

marks the first in a series of reissues and 

expanded editions that will cover Yusuf / Cat 

Stevens’ entire recording career, spanning a 

remarkable five decades. 

Upon its original release, Back To Earth 

received rave reviews. 

Cat Stevens had been thinking 

long and hard for some time 

about quitting his music 

career. Aside from general 

disillusionment with fame, 

the singer had experienced 

a spiritual epiphany after 

being caught in a rip current 

and nearly drowning when 

swimming in the Pacific Ocean 

three years earlier. Crying to 

the heavens, “If you save me, 

I’ll work for you,” he was rescued by a gentle 

wave which carried him back to the shore. 

What he calls his “gradual awakening” 

and decision to become a Muslim in 1977, 

changing his name to Yusuf Islam, was 

sparked by his brother gifting the singer a 

copy of the Quran for his 27th birthday. “I had 

discovered a new way to view the universe,” 

he explained back then. “Like a kid who had 

travelled by spiritual rocket to an exciting new 

world.” 

For further information see 

www.catstevens.com 

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Archie’s 

Adventures 

A NEW ADDITION IS ON IT’S WAY... 

Well, I don’t know? First 

cats, then chickens and now 

something called a baby?... 

Apparently i’m going to have a new little brother or 

sister, but I will have you know, I am still going to be 

top dog I will have you know! Uff! 

So this month in honour to the new addition, here 

are a few of my top tips for introducing your new 

baby to your four legged best friend! 

Make gradual changes to your dog’s routines: 

Such as a change in where the dog sleeps or when 

he gets walked — before the baby comes home, 

so that the dog will not associate the changes 

with the baby. Go through the baby’s routine 

before the baby arrives, including changing, 

feeding, rocking and walking with an 

empty stroller. 

you bring the baby home. 

Acclimate your dog to baby smells: Once the baby 

is born, bring an article of the baby’s clothing or 

a baby blanket home so the dog can get used to 

the infant’s scent. 

Give your dog plenty of attention when the baby is 

around: You don’t want him to decide good things 

only happen when the baby isn’t around. 

Have “safety zones” for the dog: A safe zone is a 

private space – a crate, a bed, a gated laundry room, 

where he or she can get away when the activity is 

too much for him or her. 

Follow me @official_archies_adventures. You 

can also keep up to date with my antics on Twitter 

@bouncearchie 

Lessen the amount of play and attention you give 

your dog before the baby arrives: You do not want 

to “last minute” lavish your dog with affection, only 

to have it stop when the baby comes home. 

Play a tape recording of various baby sounds: 

Do this in your house for increasing lengths of time 

so your dog can adjust to the new sounds before 

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MILSOM 

WEDDING 

SHOW 

SUNDAY 17TH MARCH 2019 

IN THE HANGAR AT 

MILSOMS KESGRAVE HALL 

Milsoms Kesgrave Hall, Hall Road, Kesgrave, Ipswich, Suffolk IP5 2PU 

Tel: 01473 333741 Email: events@kesgravehall.com Visit: www.milsomweddings.com 

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