Eastlife Spring 2021
This is our fourth issue during the pandemic. Fourth! I can’t quite believe it. Like many other businesses we have learned to adapt. I am no longer flustered when events are cancelled at the last moment before print, it has become the norm.
This is our fourth issue during the pandemic. Fourth! I can’t quite believe it. Like many other businesses we have learned to adapt. I am no longer flustered when events are cancelled at the last moment before print, it has become the norm.
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LIFESTYLE<br />
Roam the Gardens<br />
All Aboard the Steam Train<br />
A lovely way for the family, including mum,<br />
to get together. Bure Valley Railway is a great<br />
way to explore the Norfolk countryside, with<br />
views of the river too, on board an authentic<br />
steam train. Pack a picnic for when you jump<br />
off! For the timetable, to book and for more<br />
information visit www.bvrw.co.uk<br />
One of finest manor houses, Kentwell House,<br />
will reopen its gardens from mid-February<br />
<strong>2021</strong> after a long restoration project, giving<br />
you an opportunity to explore and unwind<br />
while at the same time keeping your distance<br />
from other visitors. Hopefully you’ll also be<br />
able to visit the Tudor house that’s been<br />
tastefully mixed with the contemporary by<br />
current owners for a family home with a real<br />
difference. Visit www.kentwell.co.uk for<br />
details and opening times.<br />
Step into a Legend<br />
Row your Boat<br />
Explore the wonderful winding rivers of<br />
Norfolk by taking a day out on one of popular<br />
Broads Tours comfortable day boats including<br />
the spectacular Belle of the Broads. The day<br />
trips have been specially redesigned to be<br />
safe and socially distanced and even pets are<br />
welcome. For prices and more details visit<br />
www.broadstours.co.uk<br />
Dating from the 17th century, the gardens at<br />
Hatfield House near Hertford, have evolved<br />
into a gardener’s paradise. Mums will love the<br />
peace of the West Garden with its scented<br />
garden, fountains and fascinating Longitude<br />
dial. In springtime there’s a spectacular show<br />
of bluebells and daffodils not to be missed.<br />
The park also has a series of great walks for all<br />
the family and a picnic area where dogs are<br />
welcome too. Hatfield House has appeared in<br />
many TV shows and films, see if you can spot<br />
where everyone’s must watch ‘The Crown’<br />
might have been filmed as well Sherlock<br />
Holmes and ‘The Favourite’. For details visit<br />
www.hatfield-house.co.uk<br />
Over the Rainbow<br />
An unusual treat for mum and a real spring<br />
pick me up, renowned Coggeshall-based<br />
therapist and healer Britta Hochkeppel,<br />
is offering a new online aura reading and<br />
healing session that will help your mum<br />
discover her true colours! Your emotional and<br />
physical wellbeing is revealed in the colours<br />
around your body that Britta can tap into<br />
that gives a valuable insight and fun healing<br />
session. Your mum will be sent her aura colour<br />
print to treasure too. Price £65 for 45-minute<br />
session, visit www.vitaserena.co.uk or call<br />
07900 211088 for more details.<br />
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