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Issue 40
MUSSEL
MANIA
Head chef Harry Farrow meets
mussel man Mark Randell
VISIT ELY
Head to the cathedral city for
a slice of East Anglian culture
HAUNTED
HALLOWEEN
Ghost stories guaranteed to send
a shiver down your spine
Brings the bright lights of
Broadway to Norwich
WHAT’S NEW | OUT & ABOUT | RECIPE | TRAVEL | INTERIORS | FASHION | WEDDINGS | & MUCH MORE...
INTERVIEW
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WHAT’S NEW?
Local interest stories to keep you
up to speed
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10 | OUT & ABOUT
Autumn events and activities for
all the family
14 | SPOOKY TALES
TRAVEL
FILM
Things that go bump in the night...
Are you sitting comfortably?
21 | CELEBRITY INTERVIEW
Jason Donovan camps it up for his
favourite feel-good musical
24 | WHEN HARRY MET...
With mussel season upon us, head chef
Harry Farrow expounds the virtues
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28 | RECIPE OF THE MONTH
Curried chicken is on the menu at
Morston Hall this issue
32 | VILLAGE FOCUS
WEDDINGS
PHOTOGRAPHY
Uncover the hidden secrets of
history-soaked Castle Acre
37 | TRAVEL GUIDE
For a relaxing weekend away, Ely offers
the perfect destination
42 | BEHIND THE SCENES
Norfolk’s Hingham Furniture celebrates
its first birthday
46 | GET THE LOOK
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Vintage wedding inspiration spanning
three decades
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fter a glorious summer that didn’t let us down, we can now look
forward to the autumn months ahead. Pull on a woolly jumper and
head out to explore Norfolk’s great outdoors, from wildlife watching
at Sculthorpe Moor (p10) to nature trails around the award-winning
Pensthorpe reserve (p12). With the changing of the seasons, there’s no better
time to see the sights – the rich autumnal colours really show off our county in
all its glory.
If you’re no scaredy cat, Halloween marks an action-packed calendar of events.
Will you be so bold as to brave a river cruise along the chilly Norfolk Broads
at witching hour (p12)? Or, perhaps you’d prefer to share ghost stories in the
lantern-lit woods at Holt Hall (p13)? Writer Gary Haigh Smith recounts a few of his own (p14).
There’s a horde of things to do this month... Something for all the family. Keep a close eye on
the local art scene? Be sure to check out our gallery news on page 18.
If theatre and film is more your thing, Aussie superstar Jason Donovan is coming to Norwich
Theatre Royal with the smash-hit musical Priscilla Queen of the Desert (p21). If you enjoyed
the 1994 movie, you’re guaranteed to be dancing in the aisles! For the more restrained,
Norfolk’s Martin Shaw is heading up an all-star cast in Twelve Angry Men (p23) – a must-see
for fans of the popular courtroom drama – while Norwich’s Cinema City has just unveiled its
exciting new box office programme (p54).
When it comes to foodie pleasures, Morston Hall’s Galton Blackiston lets us into the secret of
his tried-and-tested chicken recipe (p28), while The Anchor Inn’s head chef meets mussel man
Mark Randell (p24). It’s perfect timing for shellfish, but how best do you like to eat them? When
dining out this month, I’d recommend a visit to quaint Castle Acre... Uncover its enchanting tea
rooms or delight in delicious home-cooked pub food (p32). From Castle Acre to Ely, read our
travel guide on page 37 for hotel inspiration when holidaying in East Anglia.
And whether it’s interiors (p41) or fashion (p52), wedding planning (p46) or gardening (p45)
that floats your boat, we’ve got it covered! So, what’s left but to make yourself a hot drink, find a
comfy seat, sit back and relax?
Enjoy the issue!
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WHAT’S NEW?
HOT OFF
THE
Get to grips with the latest
local headlines.
TREASURE TROVE
Representing over 50 locally based crafters, Swaffham
Gift Emporium opened in July to offer discerning
shoppers the chance to purchase one-off finds
from an ever-changing range of handmade delights,
including everything from jewellery and clocks, to
artwork and children’s clothing. A fantastic platform
for Norfolk’s talented craftspeople, owner Steve
Pugh said, “I have been crafting and working at fairs
for years, and thought it was about time I opened
a shop that was slightly different. We have gone for
the boutique look to allow the products to speak
for themselves. You could spend ages browsing the
shelves, with a few hidden gems thrown in to draw
your eye. There’s something for every price tag, and
each piece is a little bit special in its own right.”
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BEST OF BRITISH
UNEARTHING SECRETS
Award-winning chef Galton Blackiston and his wife
Tracy have joined friends Spencer Gray and Chris
Griffin to launch No. 1, a traditional fish and chip shop
in New Street, Cromer, which prides itself on cooking
the old-fashioned way – with beef dripping rather than
oil. Dine in the restaurant overlooking Cromer beach,
or take away for the full seaside experience! Signature
dishes include crab cakes and mushy pea fritters, while
children’s meals are served in a quirky ‘bucket and
spade’. Local produce is at the heart of the menu,
with potatoes grown on co-owner Chris Griffin’s
potato farm. Galton said, “What I like about it is that
we have got somebody who knows Cromer like the
back of his hand and also has experience in frying.”
Affordable family eating, No. 1 is open to locals as well
as holidaymakers throughout the year.
Filming took place in Norfolk for the BBC series
Restoration Home, which followed the renovation
of a Grade II Tithe Barn, St Peter’s, the last remnant
of a once grand and wealthy estate. Presented
by television favourite Caroline Quentin, the
programme documents the journey of owners
Graham and Nicola as they strive to save the
barn from ruin and transform it into their dream
21st century home. With the help of architectural
expert Kieran Long and social historian Dr Kate
Williams, the series delves into the history of the
country’s incredible buildings, revealing past secrets
and finding clues to the astonishing lives of their
previous owners. In the battle to save St Peter’s
Barn, further investigation reveals a surprise link to
a famous 18th century architect... But, who?
TRIED & TESTED
IN AT THE DEEP END
Picnic Fayre held its summer wine tasting on one sunny
evening in July, inviting lucky guests to try before they
buy from an amazing selection of sparkling, white, rosé,
red and dessert wines. The event took place at owner
John Pryor’s Berber Interiors, a stunning showroom of
Moroccan designs, providing the perfect backdrop to a
leisurely tasting, along with delicious nibbles to match.
Picnic Fayre has a reputation for presenting wines which
have gone on to become household names, which John
sources himself by visiting worldwide wine-producing
regions. John added, “We offer a huge range of wines
from around the world, which we have individually
selected.” Shoppers received special prices for orders
placed on the night, as well as the chance to win a food
and wine hamper in a blind tasting competition.
A group of 15 young RAF cadets from around the
country attended a weeklong leadership and team
building course at Bramley Lakes Training Centre in
Horsford in August to help build and develop their
personal skills. The sponsored summer school involved
practical and theoretical problem solving, discussion,
presentation, and canoeing on the River Bure on
their way to an overnight camp at Woodbastwick.
Organiser Pat Carter said, “The rivers linking The
Broads offer ideal canoeing opportunities, with many
areas clear of the holiday traffic, even during the busy
summer season. It’s a great way for youngsters to
discover new life skills and learn to work as part of a
team.” For further information, contact Pat Carter on
01692 630224 or visit www.bramleylakes.com
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WHAT’S NEW?
THE BEAUTY PLACE
The King William IV in Sedgeford has unveiled an
added luxury for guests staying in this award-winning
country inn, with in-room beauty treatments to
ensure you make the most of your stay. The perfect
pamper treat ahead of the party season, there’s a wide
range of therapies available, from soothing massages
and reflexology, to rejuvenating facials and luxurious
manicures, all in the comfort of your own bedroom! An
extra-special venue for Christmas or New Year events,
the restaurant can cater for up to 70 guests, as well as
more intimate family gatherings and celebrations. So,
why not combine a shooting lunch or romantic supper
with an overnight booking, and spoil yourself rotten with
an indulgent beauty session? An ideal gift, check out the
latest accommodation, beauty and dining offers via the
new website www.thekingwilliamsedgeford.co.uk
SINGING SENSATION
Norfolk’s answer to Debbie Harry, singer-songwriter Anne
Clark has been releasing albums and performing since the
early 1980s, working with Paul Weller and John Cooper
Clarke. Although it’s mainland Europe where she’s had her
biggest hits, modern technology means she can now write
and collaborate with other musicians, without having to
leave her brick and flint fisherman’s cottage in Cley. Anne
said, “As people no longer pay to listen to music,
I can now divide my time between the hectic schedule
of touring and the comparatively static lifestyle of writing
and observing here at home. Norfolk offers a completely
different landscape and, as a writer, that’s inspiring. It
would be great to perform more in the UK, but I get
paid to do something I love, so I’m not complaining.”
For further information, visit www.anneclarkofficial.com
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Photography by Lisa Stirling
PRIZE ACT
SAVVY SHOPPING
The winner of this year’s Holt Festival Art Prize was
announced as former Norwich University of the Arts
student Emily Cole after a difficult decision by the
judges, which included internationally renowned pop
artist Colin Self, who was pleased to hand Emily the
£1,500 cheque. Her winning acrylic and oil on paper
painting, Drifter, is based on a photograph taken during
a walk from Manningtree Station to Flatford Mill,
through Constable Country. Emily said, “I only entered
at the very last minute. A friend had mentioned it to
me, but it went clear out of my mind until she reminded
me a few hours before the closing deadline. I think I
probably got it in with a few minutes to spare!” Around
400 works were submitted from as far afield as Kent
and Berwick-upon-Tweed. Drifter is being exhibited this
autumn at the Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts.
The Jade Tree in Norwich’s Elm Hill marked its 15th
anniversary in August with a birthday celebration
involving open studios, craft demonstrations, taster
sessions, live music and cake! Housed in a beautiful
historic building in the Norwich Cathedral Quarter,
The Jade Tree is an artists’ co-operative run by six
artists, who share resources, ideas and inspiration, while
selling an extraordinary range of artisan gifts, original
art, ceramics, textiles and crafts. Running the business as
ethically as they can, the group aims to have a positive
impact on the region’s economy. Founder Tamara
Rampley said, “We know where everything we sell
comes from and who made it, supporting the work of
nearly 60 local artists and craftspeople.” A free wrapping
service and gift vouchers are also available for that rare
occasion when you cannot find what you want.
KITCHENING AROUND
FESTIVAL FUN
The Grove in Cromer has appointed a new head chef
to oversee its burgeoning restaurant. Born in France
and raised and educated in Norfolk, David Hodson has
worked under Gordon Ramsay, launched restaurants in
Selfridges and Harvey Nichols, and cooked for private
households including two overseas royal families and
HRH The Prince of Wales. In a return to his roots, David
is taking the reins at The Grove, which has already earned
its name for high quality, locally sourced food. David said,
“Norfolk has been calling me back for years, but I was just
waiting for the right time to come home. We are lucky to
have the best coastline, fantastic shellfish, Cromer crab and
lobster, as well as fresh line-caught fish, and a wonderful
farming heritage that’s seeing a real revival, with our pork,
beef and poultry some of the best in the country.”
Thousands of visitors dropped in to enjoy Wolferton’s
biannual scarecrow festival over August’s last bank holiday
weekend, with around 150 exhibits on display. This year,
in particular, the royals featured heavily, with the famous
‘new arrival’ amusing both children and grown-ups alike.
All areas of the village displayed various straw creations
including Wolferton Church and Wolferton Station, with
refreshments provided by Wolferton Social Club (the
ploughman’s lunch was a hit!). The festival, which began
in 2001, has steadily grown over the years to help raise
money for village projects and local charities. The August
2013 event was in aid of The Norfolk (Tapping House)
Hospice, the King’s Lynn district of The Prince’s Trust, as
well as the church and social club, to enable the buildings
to be kept in good condition.
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OUT & ABOUT
Calling all shopaholics, foodies, nature
enthusiasts, or those simply after a whopping
helping of culture.
AYLSHAM FOOD FESTIVAL
COAST 2013
Aylsham Market Place, Aylsham, Norfolk NR11 6EL.
Tel: 07833 096931. www.slowfoodaylsham.org.uk
Friday 4th to Sunday 6th October.
Tickets for The Big Slow Breakfast are priced £6.50 each
Various locations in Cromer and Sheringham.
www.casaf.co.uk
Friday 25th October to Sunday 3rd November.
Ticket prices vary.
Celebrating its eighth year, Aylsham
Food Festival for 2013 is jam-packed
with an exciting programme of events,
from a snail trail around the town in
which 20 ‘snails’ have been placed in
shop windows, to a lunchbox challenge – create a healthy lunchbox item
using a little imagination! Cookery demos will be taking place at Blickling Hall,
while Aylsham Country Market will be setting up shop in the Market Place.
Culminating in The Big Slow Breakfast on the Sunday morning, around 120
people will get to enjoy a full English prepared by Norfolk’s best-loved chefs.
The annual Cromer & Sheringham art
and literary festival returns this year
with a film and photography focus, and
a short film competition for a chance
to win a coveted BAFCA Blue Balloon
Academy Award! As well as all the usual must-see exhibitions, performances,
music events, film shows, quiz night and Bollywood dance workshops, there’s
a mini COAST film festival – three days of fun, with guest speakers plus filmmaking talks run by BBC Voices. Plus, don’t miss Bowjangles ‘On The Box’, an
amazing all-singing-all-dancing string quartet.
THE NORTH NORFOLK ARTS & CRAFTS FAIR
KESTREL CLUB EVENT
Swanton Novers Village Hall, St Giles Road, Swanton Novers, Norfolk NR24
2RB. Tel: 01263 861159. www.northnorfolkartsandcrafts.org
Saturday 16th and Sunday 17th November; Saturday, 10am to 4pm; Sunday,
11am to 4pm. £1.50 each.
Sculthorpe Moor Community Nature Reserve, Turf Moor Road, Fakenham,
Norfolk NR21 9GN. Tel: 01328 856788. www.hawkandowl.org
Wednesday 30th October, 2pm to 4pm.
Children (£3), accompanying adults (free).
A specially curated group of 20 of
Norfolk’s finest artists and craftspeople
will be showcasing some exceptional
works at the third North Norfolk
Arts & Crafts Fair in November. From
boiled wool clothing and ironwork,
to hedgerow crafts and vintage
textiles, stone carver Teucer Wilson,
Narborough Hall’s head gardener Bob
Lever, and jewellery maker Madeleine Spencer are all set to attend. As extra
icing on the cake, visitors will delight in a lavish pop-up tearoom thanks to
local purveyor of fine organic farm foods Back To The Garden.
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A thriving nature reserve with a rich
variety of wildlife in its woodland, fen
and reed bed habitats, the 45 acres at
Sculthorpe Moor enable those with a
keen interest in the natural environment
to get up, close and personal with their
surroundings. This October, in a bid to
present some of the fascinating facts
about our kestrels and how we can
help them, Sculthorpe Moor’s Kestrel Club is hosting an activity afternoon,
offering families, wildlife watchers and educational groups the opportunity to
learn more about this remarkable species. Book your place today!
[email protected]
THE NORFOLK FESTIVE GIFT & FOOD SHOW
The Norfolk Showground, Dereham Road, Costessey, Norwich, Norfolk
NR5 0TT. Tel: 01702 549623. www.aztecevents.co.uk
Saturday 16th and Sunday 17th November, 9.30am to 5pm. Adults (£5),
concessions (£4.50), children (£2).
Boasting hundreds of local and national stands selling everything from
shabby chic homewares and exquisite handcrafted jewellery, to an
assortment of deli products, wines and spirits, The Norfolk Showground
is the ultimate shopping destination this month. With over 200 quality
exhibitors all under one roof, you can forget about the hassle of the busy
malls! What’s more, Norfolk gardening group Thorpe Floral Design Club will
be providing flower arranging demonstrations, while an animal petting zoo is
sure to keep the kids amused.
THE SANDRINGHAM CRAFT, FOOD & GIFT FAIR
Sandringham Park, Sandringham, King’s Lynn, Norfolk PE35 6EN.
Tel: 01283 820548. www.livingheritagecraftshows.co.uk
Friday 22nd to Sunday 24th November, 10am to 6pm.
Adults (£6), concessions (£5.50), children (£2).
What better setting for a stroll in the park
and an insight into the work of specialists in
glass, wood, ceramics, textiles, jewellery, art
and handmade crafts? Sandringham Park is the
place to be! Watch talented producers in action
then purchase a personalised gift for someone
special you know. And for those looking ahead
to the festive season, why not create the
perfect Christmas hamper? Take your pick from
farmhouse cheeses, pies, sausages and continental
delicacies from the ever-popular Fine Food Hall.
OCTOBER EVENTS
Reepham Art & Craft Fair on Saturday 5th October
Pensthorpe Vintage Fair on Saturday 5th and Sunday 6th October
Hillside Animal Sanctuary Craft Fair at Acle on Sunday 6th October
Ormiston Walk With a Fork at Sennowe Park on Sunday 6th October
Charity Fashion Sale at The Library Restaurant, Norwich
on Tuesday 8th October
Walk for Brain Tumour Research & Support at Holkham Hall
on Sunday 13th October
Gressenhall Farm & Workhouse Apple Day on Sunday 20th October
Autumn Tours of Holkham Hall’s Private Gardens on
Sunday 20th October
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HALLOWEEN EVENTS
Written by
Thomas Dick
Feature writer Thomas Dick shares his favourite
haunts for the end of October.
SPOOKY SPIDERS AT HOLKHAM
W
eaving a web of intrigue every day from Sunday 27th to
Thursday 31st October, spiders of all shapes and sizes are
taking up residence in Holkham Hall to treat visitors to
a spine-tingling experience. The Bygones Museum will be
encased in sticky cobwebs, with monstrous creepy crawlies hiding in the
scary corridors, mad scientists creating potions, plus slimes and smells to
ensnare the unsuspecting... It’s no place for the faint-hearted!
What’ more, there will be a giant web maze woven in the walled
gardens and craft activities... Make your own eight-legged creature as a
permanent reminder of your visit. A special Halloween theatre production
of Her Lady’s Revenge is sure to have audiences quaking in their seats
(not suitable for under 14s), while tours through the basements of the
house promise to get the adrenalin pumping!
Create a scary pumpkin carving while tucking into the devilishly delicious
treats on offer in the Stable Café. Why not come in fancy dress and join
in the lantern parade led by one of Holkham’s enchanting wizards?
For further information, call 01328 710227 or visit www.holkham.co.uk
THE MOST HAUNTED HOUSE IN ENGLAND
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n the evenings during Halloween week, brave visitors will be let into
haunted Blickling Hall to be enthralled by the tales of Blickling’s ghosts
including Anne Boleyn... You won’t, however, be likely to see her as
legend has it that she only appears on the anniversary of the eve of
her execution. But, who knows, other ghosts might be around?
For further information, call 01263 738030 or visit
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/blickling-estate
D
PrimEVIL
inosaur Adventure’s Halloween activities from Friday 25th to
Thursday 31st will be bigger and better than ever this year.
Along with the usual action, you can expect to enter into a
creepy cabin (a ski lodge from which nobody ever returns),
and the dark, where your imagination will run wild amid the all-pervading
blackness. And for the real thrill-seeker, the screaming woods will be full
of strange and blood-curdling noises certain to give you nightmares.
For further information, call 01603 876310
or visit www.dinosauradventure.co.uk
PENSTHORPE’S TRICK OR TWEET
O
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RIVER TERROR
n Thursday 31st October,
Pensthorpe Nature Reserve will
be open between 10am and
5pm for a fun self-guided tour
around the reserve, with games and the
opportunity to learn more about local history
and the natural world. If you’d like to find out
about the environment, be sure to head over
to this award-winning attraction on Halloween.
he Canoe Man at Wroxham is offering themed canoe
trails through The Broads and Norwich this Halloween.
The afternoon trips are suitable for children, while the evening
is adults only, where you will meet up with the ghost man
of Norwich and be guided through the city’s haunted past. Will you be
brave enough to paddle through the silent, dark waters, with the river lit
only by lanterns on the most terrifying night of the year?
or visit www.pensthorpe.com
For further information, call 0845 496 9177
or visit www.thecanoeman.com
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GHOST TRAINS
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he Bure Valley Railway will
run the special Spooky
Express between Sunday
26th October and Sunday
3rd November from Aylsham Station,
with a competition for children to
see how many spooky items they
can find. In addition, North Norfolk
Railway (Poppy Line) will be operating
Halloween trains at regular intervals
from Sheringham to Weybourne until Sunday 3rd November.
Travellers will delight in tricks, treats, and on arrival at Weybourne,
you are invited to enter the spook-laden Halloween Hall, the hellish
haunt of witches, warlocks and shuddering spiders.
For further information, visit www.bvrw.co.uk or www.nnrailway.co.uk
BeWILDerwood
T
his curious tree house adventure
park presents Snagglefang’s Spooky
Spectacular between Saturday 26th
October and Sunday 3rd November.
Dress up for the occasion and go along to make
your own lanterns. You can even take part in
Snagglefang’s luminous lantern parade at the end
of the day. Bats will descend from their roosts,
the pumpkins will be glowing, and if you should hear an unexplained rustle
in the trees or undergrowth, it might just be Scrop, the witch’s mystery pet
- or perhaps something more sinister? The park will be open slightly later
than usual, so will you dare to enter? Make sure you take your camera as
the best photos will appear on the BeWILDerwood website.
or visit www.bewilderwood.co.uk
HOLT HALL
T
ake part in spellbinding workshops,
owl activities and a wildlife hospital at
The Real Halloween event on Sunday
26th and Monday 27th October. Food
will be available in the Halloween Café, lit by a
mesmerising root vegetable lantern décor, and
each day will come to a close with a magical,
lantern-lit story in the woods, together with fire
braziers, live music, crafts and mulled apple juice.
or visit www.fairylandtrust.org
CITY HORRORS
T
here is no shortage of Halloween excitement in Norwich itself,
from ghost walks organised by the mysterious Man in Black,
to dungeon tours and stories of the supernatural at Norwich
Castle. Come in costume with your pumpkin under your arm
for the chance to win a prize. The Forum is also featuring free children’s
activities throughout Halloween week, with mask making, pumpkin carving
and face painting. Plus, on All Hallow’s Eve, at witching hour, a parade of
bats, ghouls and all things ghostly will wind its way from the castle to The
Forum for a feast of food, music and fun.
For further information, visit www.theforumnorwich.co.uk
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SPOOKY TALES
Written by
Gary Haigh Smith
Artist Gary Haigh Smith embarks on a
spot of ghost hunting around the county.
s Halloween approaches and nights draw in,
ghost stories take on a more chilling aspect.
Traditionally, there are many tales based in
Norfolk of phantoms and hauntings... “Oh,
that old chestnut,” I hear you say. Well, we’ve
all heard of the fabled Black Shuck and Anne
Boleyn’s haunted coach rattling up the drive
at Blickling, but what if the occurrences were
closer to home? Your home? Ghosts and
poltergeists, it seems, are not just confined to
castles and stately houses.
Back in the mid 1990s, I was designing for a
large company based near King’s Lynn. Joining
the workforce, a professional businesswoman
from London arrived to manage the accounts.
Seeking accommodation in King’s Lynn, she
moved into a newly built flat. It seemed the
perfect location, but what followed made her
life a misery. Objects went missing, then turned
up. Glasses placed in the kitchen cupboard on
their stems were all found bowl side down.
The curtains, drawn on hot days to keep the
room cool, were discovered open. Worst still,
the feeling of being held down in bed in the
early hours, unable to move... A bad dream?
So, why when her boyfriend stayed over, did
he experience the same? One morning, she
rose, pulled her nightdress over her head and
laid it out on the bed. Upon her arrival home
from work, there it still lay, but the many tiny
buttons down the front had been opened!
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“THE GIRL
EXPLAINED THAT
A MAN “IN OLDFASHIONED
CLOTHES” HAD
COME RUNNING
OUT OF THE
SHRUBS AND
TRIED TO CATCH
HER IN A SACK!”
No one else had a key to the flat. So scared
was she that it started to affect her work, her
sleep, her everyday life. Finally, in desperation,
she moved out.
My second tale is of two builders refurbishing
a cottage near my home in mid Norfolk. Both
admitted they hadn’t believed in ghosts until
one evening. Working upstairs in the twilight,
they experienced something to make them
both change their minds. They’d unblocked
a small room, an odd space bricked up in a
mid-terraced cottage of some considerable
age. At that point, all their halogen lights
dimmed down to a glimmer. Thinking it was
an electrical fault, they were amazed to see
them slowly come back to full strength. Then
footsteps on the stairs stopped them in their
tracks. An unseen presence walked up the
stairs, passed between them on the landing,
and moved through the wall. Clearly audible
on the floorboards, but invisible to the eye, the
thing was accompanied by an icy chill which
swept down the landing!
Then there’s the story of a ten year-old
girl, who ran terrified into the kitchen of a
farmhouse near Walsingham one October
afternoon in 2012. Her shocked mother
listened carefully as the girl explained that
a man “in old-fashioned clothes” had come
running out of the shrubs and tried to catch
her in a sack! Searching the garden, they found
no such person. However, the mother didn’t
doubt her... An odd thing for a modern child
to invent, don’t you think? Then started a
series of unnerving poltergeist activity. The
next night, her 22 year-old sister awoke after
midnight to hear strange, loud noises coming
from the young girl’s room. Expecting to find
her misbehaving, the bedroom was in darkness,
the girl asleep and a chill emanating from it.
Suddenly, an unseen object hit her on the
forehead. As she returned to her own room,
a growl seemed to come from under her bed.
She was terrified. For several weeks, nothing
would happen, and then the activity would
start again.
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NORFOLK’S
HAUNTED HISTORY
THE MAIDS HEAD HOTEL
A couple of ghosts have been sighted at
The Maids Head, Norwich’s oldest hotel,
one of a former maid and one of an
ex-mayor of the city.
RAYNHAM HALL
Raynham Hall near Fakenham is home to one
of the most famous ghost photos of all time,
The Brown Lady.
One evening, as the older girl watched TV
alone, a banging, “like someone hammering at
the wall”, made her investigate. She met the
family dog, petrified as it dashed past her, and
to her amazement, a sealed-up door at the
top of a second staircase was being pounded
on from behind! She took off into the street
in her pyjamas and sought help from a passing
neighbour, who saw the young woman’s
fear first-hand. They searched the house,
but nothing was found. What’s convincing
is that when the father returned home, the
whimpering dog kept leading him to the
staircase and looking up at the sealed door. All
the family witnessed unusual goings-on in that
house over a period of months before they
finally moved away.
It seems ghosts are all around us, and turn up
in the most unexpected places. So, if you are
now a little more convinced that they exist,
please don’t have any nightmares.
CASTLE RISING
It is reported that screams and manic
laughter can sometimes be heard around
the castle grounds.
THE BELL INN
This Thetford hotel is believed to be one of the most
haunted places in the UK. Sightings include one of an
ex-landlady and one of a hooded monk.
OULTON MANOR HOUSE
If you would like to share your Norfolk
ghost encounters, we’d love to hear them.
Email your stories to [email protected]
Even though it has been exorcised, the Manor
House in Oulton still appears to be possessed
by a former owner in traditional hunting gear,
a white lady, and the sounds of an old carriage
outside the house.
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GIFT GUIDE
Candy Corn and Witches Brew
medium home fragrance jars,
£16.99, at Yankee Candle
Curious Halloween buys to give
your visitors a surprise.
Emma Bridgewater Halloween Ghost
half-pint mug, £19.95, at Jarrold
Black Cat tea light holder,
£14.99, at Yankee Candle
Fred Ouch chopping board,
£17.95, at Cubic
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Cocoa Loco chocolate
eyeballs, £2, at John Lewis
[email protected]
HALLOWEEN
CHOCOLATE
CUPCAKES
(SERVES 12)
Burnt Orange bread plate and soup
bowl, £14.99, at My Gift Tree
Cobweb cake stand, £11.99,
at Lakeland
INGREDIENTS
FOR THE ICING
85g dark chocolate drops
85g butter, cut into 2cm cubes
100g soft light brown sugar
1 egg and 1 egg yolk
½ tsp vanilla extract
1 tbsp soured cream
75g self-raising flour
1 tbsp cocoa powder
Pinch of salt
30g icing sugar
2 tbsp cocoa powder
75g soft unsalted butter
25g dark chocolate drops
Chocolate shapes to decorate
(optional)
METHOD
Lunch Bug bags, £3.25,
at The Oak Room
Preheat the oven to 180°C and line a muffin tin with 12 paper cases.
Put the chocolate, butter and sugar into a heatproof bowl and place
over simmering water to allow to melt, stirring continuously. Set aside
to cool slightly.
Whisk together the eggs, vanilla and soured cream. Stir this into the
cooled mixture. Sift over the flour, cocoa powder and salt and fold in.
Spoon into the paper cases, filling to around 2/3 full.
Bake in a preheated over for approximately 20 minutes, until the muffins
are risen and just firm to the touch. Allow to cool for 5 minutes, then
transfer to a cooling rack.
To make the chocolate topping, melt the dark chocolate in a heatproof
bowl over lightly simmering water. Allow to cool.
Beat the butter, icing sugar and cocoa powder together. Add in the
cooled chocolate a tablespoon at a time until a thick consistency is
achieved, thick enough to pipe. Place the icing into a piping bag fitted
with a piping nozzle of your choice and start from the centre of the
cake and pipe outwards. Decorate with chocolate shapes.
For further information on Hotel Chocolat,
call 01603 632152 or visit www.hotelchocolat.com
Fred Gingerdead Men cookie
cutter, £5.50, at Cubic
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GALLERY SPOTLIGHT
Home of Crafts
AUTUMN WORKSHOPS
The Studio, 8 Penfold Street, Aylsham, Norfolk NR11 6BW.
Tel: 01263 768962 or 07988 774780. For a full list of dates and times,
email Hannah on [email protected]
Whether you’re looking to learn a new skill or rediscover a passion for
needlework, The Studio in Aylsham is running a host of exciting workshops
throughout October, November and December – ideal for every keen crafter.
Take your pick from simple appliqué (perfect for those new to sewing), the
heart cushion workshop (don’t forget your sewing machine!), make your own
bunting, card craft or interior design for beginners, with plenty of tea and
biscuits to keep you going!
PAINTING & DRAWING IN PASTELS
Broad Skies Gallery, Ludham Bridge, Norfolk NR29 5NX.
Tel: 01692 630485. www.broadskiesgallery.co.uk
Friday 11th to Monday 14th October.
A working art studio in the heart of The Broads – open for coffee, cake
and a browse around the original prints and paintings on display – delightful
Broad Skies Gallery is run by full-time artist and tutor Linda H. Matthews.
Offering everything from short art courses to painting holidays, why not pick
up a paintbrush and unleash your inner artist? This October, Linda will be
teaching how to paint and draw in pastels. For a full list of course dates,
visit www.paintncanvasholidays.co.uk
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[email protected]
Be inspired to get those creative juices
flowing with a visit to one of these
artist studios.
WORKING NORTH NORFOLK: AN ARTIST’S STORY
Pinkfoot Gallery, High Street, Cley-next-the-Sea, Norfolk NR25 7RB.
Tel: 01263 740947. www.pinkfootgallery.co.uk
Sunday 27th October to Sunday 3rd November.
Norfolk artist, Jane Hodgson, will be celebrating the launch of her first
book in October, Working North Norfolk: An Artist’s Story, with an
exhibition by the same name. Since Jane started showcasing her work at the
Pinkfoot Gallery in Cley, she has become a popular figure along the North
Norfolk coast, tirelessly following and painting the county’s crab fishermen,
oystermen, mussellers and reed cutters.
A snapshot into the coastal industries that have helped put Norfolk on the
map, Jane’s stunning plein air paintings, landscapes and informative text about
the lives of the people she meets promise to make her book a must-read
for collectors and aficionados of Norfolk alike. Join Jane for her exhibition
launch and book signings at the Pinkfoot Gallery on Sunday 27th October,
12pm to 4pm.
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Nethergate Street, Harpley, Norfolk PE31 6TW
Delicious home-cooked food
Local ales
Children and dogs welcome
Steak nights every Tuesday – (booking advisable)
Curry nights every Thursday (booking advisable)
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[email protected]
Photos by Paul Coltas
CELEBRITY INTERVIEW
Written by
John Bultitude
The story of three people jumping aboard an old bus and crossing Australia
has proved a global phenomenon. As superstar Jason Donavan brings the
Broadway hit to Norwich, John Bultitude finds out more.
A
smash-hit movie and a West End sell-out,
Priscilla Queen of the Desert has delighted
audiences in London, New York and across
the globe. Now heading to Norwich
Theatre Royal starring Aussie favourite Jason Donovan...
Norfolk, get ready for the ride of your life!
If you don’t know the story, it follows three
friends who journey through remote Australia on
a tour bus they have named ‘Priscilla’, in search
of love and friendship. They end up finding more
than they could ever have dreamed of, in a show
which is guaranteed to warm the heart.
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“PRISCILLA WAS ONE
OF THE HAPPIEST
EXPERIENCES OF
MY CAREER. WHERE
ELSE DO YOU GET TO
WEAR HEELS, A WIG
AND A FROCK?”
– Jason Donovan
Boasting big numbers like It’s Raining Men,
Go West and I Will Survive, Jason Donovan
reprises his role of Tick for the national UK tour,
and is enjoying taking on the part again.
He said, “I’m delighted to return to this fabulous
musical because the storyline is a subject close
to my heart. Priscilla was one of the happiest
experiences of my career. Where else do you
get to wear heels, a wig and a frock?”
A show that tugs on the emotions, in a
positive way, Jason added, “A great life-affirming
performance, it’s good to see audiences leaving
with smiles on their faces. Very few musicals have
the right marriage of a solid script, strong acting
roles, drama, comedy and fantastic music.”
Acting opposite Jason will be Richard Grieve,
who also appeared in the West End production.
He is probably best known for playing farrier Jonny
Foster in Emmerdale, as well as starring in Joseph
and his Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat and Chitty
Chitty Bang Bang. The native Australian is also no
stranger to TV, starring in both Neighbours and
Home And Away.
The pair head a strong ensemble cast in the show,
which has won rave reviews as well as glowing
recommendations from top showbiz personalities.
Norfolk’s own Stephen Fry said, “Priscilla is one
of the most exciting evenings I have enjoyed
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Graham Weaver as Felicia
Richard Grieve as Bernadette
and Jason Donovan as Tick
Three leading film, TV and theatre actors
are set to star opposite Norfolk’s Martin
Shaw in the stage revival of the
much-loved courtroom drama.
O
ne of the hottest tickets of the season,
three globally successful actors will
join the cast of Twelve Angry Men,
which comes to Norwich Theatre
Royal in October, one of only three venues to be
visited by the production before its West End run.
Robert Vaughan (The Magnificent Seven,
The Towering Inferno, Bullitt and The City Jungle),
Nick Moran (Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels,
Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows Part 1 and
Part 2, New Blood, Mr Selfridge) and Jeff Fahey
(The Lawnmower Man, Grindhouse, White Hunter
Black Heart, Silverado, Wyatt Earp, Lost) will play
Juror 10, Juror 7 and Juror 3 respectively. The trio
will share the stage with Martin Shaw, who is best
known for high-profile TV roles in series including
Judge John Deed and Inspector George Gently, as
well as highly-acclaimed West End productions of
The Country Girl and A Man For All Seasons.
in theatre. It is simply infectious. It’s not
Shakespeare or Chekhov, but it doesn’t
propose to be high art. It is very touching,
brilliantly done, and has such energy. I defy
the most glinty-hearted person and pessimistic
soul to go into the theatre and not come out
singing.”
Meanwhile, top actress Joanna Lumley, who
is no stranger to the more flamboyant side
of performing through her role in Absolutely
Fabulous, said, “It has a wonderful story at the
heart of it and the costumes are so glamorous.
It is utterly fabulous.”
Add those celebrity endorsements to the
thousands of people who have already seen
it in the UK, and Priscilla looks like being a
must-see pre-Christmas smash-hit for
Norwich Theatre Royal, combining that
feel-good factor, stunning costumes, top-class
choreography and a host of classic songs.
The perfect pick-you-up from the winter
blues, it’s not to be missed!
Priscilla Queen of the Desert is at
Norwich Theatre Royal from Monday
25th November to Saturday 7th
December. For further information,
call the box office on 01603 630000
or visit www.theatreroyalnorwich.co.uk
This brand new production aims to pay tribute
to the 1957 movie featuring Henry Fonda, which
follows the deliberations of a dozen jurors who
have to decide the fate of a young delinquent
accused of murdering his father. But, what begins
as an open and shut case soon becomes a dilemma
for each member of the jury before a nail-biting
climax.
Twelve Angry Men is at Norwich Theatre
Royal from Monday 21st to Saturday
26th October. For further information,
call the box office on 01603 630000
or visit www.theatreroyalnorwich.co.uk
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WHEN HARRY MET...
Written by
Harry Farrow
@HarryFarrowChef
@morstonanchor
Harry Farrow, head chef at The Anchor Inn in Morston, chats to
mussel producer Mark Randell about his line of work.
I
am constantly inspired by French cuisine.
In North Norfolk, we are so lucky as the
fantastic local produce lends itself perfectly
to fresh fish dishes, classic confits and vibrant
warm salads. French cuisine is characterised by the
use of plenty of butter and cream, together with
olive oil and bundles of herbs. One of my favourite
examples of this style of cooking is moules
marinière, prepared the traditional way with garlic,
shallots, white wine and cream. At The Anchor
Inn, our mussels are supplied by Mark Randell of
Morston Mussels, delivered directly to the kitchen
door by Mark himself. His love of the Norfolk
coastline and enthusiasm for what he does shine
through in the quality product he provides.
Mark said, “My father was a crab fisherman and I
started off in farming, but 12 years ago, I had the
opportunity to get involved in mussel production,
with a view for my son to take over the family
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business. I enjoy being outside, in control of my
own destiny, and have a wonderful office in which
I go to work.”
Mark grows
his mussels at
Blakeney Harbour,
one of only three
individuals to do
so in this designated
Area of Outstanding
Natural Beauty. What
makes Morston Mussels
so special is the close
management adopted
by all parties and the
supervision of the Blakeney
Harbour Mussel Society, of
which all producers have to
be members. According to
[email protected]
Mark, “Quality is measured by the mussels’ meat content.
Generally, the bigger the mussel, the juicier it is. Our mussels
are a good size because they are grown in a spot which has
two river systems and a large tidal area going over them,
so they have sufficient access to food.”
“MARK GROWS HIS MUSSELS AT
BLAKENEY HARBOUR, ONE OF
ONLY THREE INDIVIDUALS TO
DO SO IN THIS DESIGNATED
AREA OF OUTSTANDING
NATURAL BEAUTY”
The Anchor inn is open from 9am until 11pm daily,
serving food from 12-3pm and 6-9pm.
We serve high quality local fish, game, meats
and vegetables, cooked to perfection.
The mussels are laid as seed
and left to grow for about 12
months before being moved
and thinned out. They create
mud as they grow, which must
be washed away before it sets
solid. The mussels are then
relayed to ensure a good size
for the following year. The
harvesting season usually runs
from September to April.
They are collected from the
seabed using a ‘wim’, a rakelike device with a net on the
back of the head. Mark uses
a machine to grade and clean
the mussels and, once cleaned,
they are placed in trays to
allow them to have a drink
on the next tide and deposit any mud or sand trapped in
the shell. Each mussel is inspected by hand to select for
the dinner table, clean further, return to the mussel bed for
extra growth, or reject as dinner for the waiting Turnstones,
Redshanks and Oystercatchers. Mark added, “The mussels
are taken back to my house where they are placed in
depuration tanks for 42 hours to ensure they are safe to
eat. I can then deliver them to pubs and hotels for people
to enjoy. They are in short supply this year, so it’s best to try
them from the specials board at your local restaurant.”
The Anchor Inn will be relaunching its popular mussel
menu this autumn. Choose from the classic French version,
Thai style or Norfolk’s take on the Welsh combination of
mustard, cider and leeks!
For further information about The Anchor Inn,
call 01263 741392 or visit www.morstonanchor.co.uk
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BRENDAN’S BLOG
Written by
Brendan Playford
Foodie Brendan Playford of Crush Foods shares his favourite
seasonal ingredients for the coming months.
W
ow, what a busy summer it has
been. For every weekend in
August and September, I have
been out with Crush at food
shows and farmers’ markets in and around the
county. And I must say what talented chefs and
producers we have on our doorstep, serving up
the finest food Norfolk has to offer. But, what will
the autumn bring?
As the nights draw in and the leaves on the trees
turn to vibrant orange, there is an abundance
of yummy local food to taste and cook. For me,
it is one of the most exciting times of the year,
as we prepare for the sleepy winter months
ahead. In our garden, the apple trees are laden
with blush red and green fruits, bursting with a
juicy tang, along with succulent Victoria plums
to tickle those taste buds, as well as doubling
up as a delicious ingredient in a simple fruit pie
or crumble. If you have a minute, make sure
you pop down to your nearest hedge row to
find some blackberries, which, this year, are
simply spectacular! Just add a handful of these
little beauties to your apple crumble for that
unmistakable autumn flavour.
Food Festival
Breads
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October and November both have an ‘R’ in
them, which can only mean one thing – mussels
are back in season! These gorgeous morsels will
be collected from our thriving Norfolk coastline,
from Brancaster to Blakeney, and continue to
be available through to April (the last month to
have an ‘R’ in it) before summer. These will be
cooked up by clever chefs all around Norfolk in
a creative array of dishes, from moules marinère
to bouillabaisse. If, like me, you want to prepare
them at home, they are sold
direct from fishermen in
Morston and Brancaster –
just look for the signs along
the coast road.
Gurneys in Burnham
Market will also help set
you up for your own
mussel feast. And don’t
forget the frites – fried
only in rapeseed oil, of
course!
Along with the glut
of fruits and fresh
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“AS THE NIGHTS DRAW IN AND THE LEAVES
ON THE TREES TURN TO VIBRANT ORANGE,
THERE IS AN ABUNDANCE OF YUMMY LOCAL
FOOD TO TASTE AND COOK”
If you’re looking for a seasonal meal to be
enjoyed in the comfort of your own home,
why not create a Norfolk ploughman’s lunch
combining your pick of local goodies, whether
it’s a Brays pork pie or Norfolk Dapple cheese
that makes your mouth water? Pop into awardwinning Swannington Farm to Fork to stock
up on some of their fantastic farm-reared
pork, and be sure to grab a gammon joint for
the main event in your Norfolk ploughman’s.
I’d also recommend trying Scrubby Oak Fine
Foods’ famous pickled onions and a wedge of
sourdough bread from Bread Source. (They have
just opened a new shop in Aylsham, just off the
Market Square.) Feeling thirsty? Be sure to wash
it down with a cold bottle of Panther Brewery’s
Golden Panther ale. It’s the business!
Brays Pork Pies
So, if you’re out and about in Norfolk this
autumn, do let us know your tried-and-tested
gastronomy delights. Call 01263 805009
or email [email protected]
Photos: Ian Williams/Linda Williams
produce I get to sample on my travels, I am
also lucky enough to meet the lovely producers
that are responsible for putting Norfolk on the
map for fantastic home-grown produce. One of
my most exciting discoveries of late is Candi’s
Chutneys, and I have to admit, I have become
addicted to Candi’s range of seasonal mouthwatering chutneys. They come in two sizes; small
or the chutney-obsessed 1Kg Kilner Jar. Candi
prides herself on sourcing as much as she can
from regional suppliers, growing many of her
ingredients on her own allotment, and knowing
to the row where her radishes or parsnips
have been pulled. Picking a favourite is almost
impossible, from Spiced Carrot to Parsnip and
Red Chilli. You must stop off at a farmers’ market
near you to experience them for yourself.
For a full list of food events and farmers’
markets we will be attending this month,
visit www.crush-foods.com
Candi’s Chutney candischutney.vpweb.co.uk
Brays Cottage Pork Pies www.perfectpie.co.uk
Ferndale Norfolk Cheeses www.ferndalefarmnorfolkcheeses.co.uk
Swannington Farm to Fork www.swanningtonfarmtofork.co.uk
Scrubby Oak Fine Foods scrubbyoakfinefoods.co.uk
Panther Brewery www.pantherbrewery.co.uk
Mussels
Blackberries
Ham
Candi’s Chutney
Panther Brewery
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RECIPE OF
Holiday
THE MONTH
Special
Written by
Galton Blackiston
@ChefGalton
Galton Blackiston prepares the perfect poultry dish for
a laid-back lunch or early supper.
I
f it’s too cold to picnic outdoors, then roast
chicken in the oven or cook them on the
barbecue and eat them hot in the comfort of
your home. Alternatively, you can prepare them
in advance and enjoy them cold. Either way, they
are great, especially when accompanied by my fruity
mango mayonnaise. This mayonnaise has real zing and a
wonderful mango flavour.
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Galton runs Morston Hall, a 17th century country house
hotel on the North Norfolk coast, boasting three Red
Rosettes and a Michelin Star Award.
His latest cookbook is priced £18.99
(hardback), at Virgin Books.
Copyright © Galton Blackiston, 2009.
Photography © Tara Fisher, 2009.
[email protected]
Norfolk Farmhouse Ice Cream
LIGHTLY CURRIED CHICKEN
BREASTS WITH MANGO
MAYONNAISE
(SERVES 6)
INGREDIENTS
6 free range chicken breasts, skin left on
1 large shallot, roughly chopped
1 garlic clove, peeled
2.5cm piece of fresh root ginger
2 lemongrass stalks
Juice of 1 lemon
½ tsp ground turmeric
½ tsp garam masala
275ml coconut milk
1 tbsp full fat yoghurt
2 large red chillies, seeded and finely chopped
Bunch of fresh coriander, chopped
Seasoning
FOR THE MANGO MAYONNAISE
1 egg
1 tsp white wine vinegar
½ tsp Dijon mustard
275ml sunflower oil
Zest and juice of ½ lime
1 ripe mango
Seasoning
Ice Cream to suit
your special occasion
Fresh eggs and milk from our farm are
used to produce the most luxurious ice cream
600 variety of flavours of ice cream and sorbet
can be made to cater for all your needs
Ice cream cart, bicycle hire and tasting sessions
are available for weddings, events and special
occasions
Farm shop also selling free range eggs is open
7 days a week, dawn to dusk
Several different size tubs are available to cater
for individuals, hotels, restaurants and pubs.
2013 Christmas Flavours Now Available!
Available in 500ml £3.95 & 100ml £1.50
-
Christmas Pudding Ice Cream
Vanilla Madagascar with Cognac Ice Cream
Chocolate Hazelnut Ice Cream
Chocolate Orange & Cointreau Ice Cream
Baileys Ice Cream
Mulled Wine Sorbet
Tel: 01362 638116 Fax: 01362 637908
Email: [email protected]
Visit: www.norfolkfarmhouseicecream.co.uk
Pound Farm, North Tuddenham, Dereham,
Norfolk NR20 3DA.
METHOD
Cut each chicken breast lengthways into three and place
in a large bowl.
Place the remaining ingredients in a liquidiser and blitz thoroughly
(you may need to stop the machine and push the contents down
to ensure everything gets thoroughly liquidised). Taste and season.
Pour the coconut milk mixture over the chicken breast strips
and mix carefully. Cover with clingfilm and place in the fridge to
marinate for as long as possible, preferably overnight.
Preheat the oven to 190°C, 375°F or gas mark 5.
When you are ready to cook the chicken, place it in a roasting
tin and cook in the preheated oven for about 15 minutes, turning
the strips fairly frequently to ensure they are cooked right
through. Serve hot or cold with mango mayonnaise.
For the mango mayonnaise, place the egg, vinegar and Dijon
mustard in the bowl of a food processor, season with salt and
pepper and whiz well. With the machine still running, slowly
add the sunflower oil in a steady stream until the mixture has
emulsified and thickened. Once you have added all the oil, pour
in the lime juice and add the zest.
Scrape the mayonnaise out of the food processor into a bowl.
Peel the mango and place the flesh in the bowl of the processor.
Whiz to a purée then fold this into the mayonnaise and check
the seasoning.
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OFF
3 OfTHE
TheWALL
Best
Written by
David Morris
Photographer David Morris explores the art of getting away
from reality ahead of his latest exhibition.
Sunrise at Morton Quay
L
ife can be hard work for a lot of us,
trapped in routines, having to earn our
living, doing stuff you would rather not,
talking to people you would, well, rather
not. So, any chance to forget about it all, we seize
with both hands.
Which is why Norfolk is so brilliant... It’s got acres
of space with nobody in it, great vast stretches of
sands, and a road network guaranteed to dissuade
anyone else from turning up to spoil our peace
and quiet!
And we have our skies. Huge vistas of blue dotted
with boiling clouds. Even in bad weather, it’s such
a big, dramatic arena, you are rendered puny, your
place in the scheme of things diminished, and your
problems shrunk to something more manageable.
We are lucky to live in a cliff-top house in
Cromer, and whenever we have friends come
to stay, the reaction is always the same. We go
on to the cliff-top path and visitors are stunned
by the magnitude of the view. They go quiet,
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“SOMETIMES YOU NEED
TO GET LOST IN THE
VIEW TO BE ABLE TO
FIND YOURSELF.
IN NORFOLK, WE CAN
DO THIS RATHER
EASILY”
lost in thought.You wonder if they’re thinking
about house prices and whether they could give
up the day job, make a dash for freedom and
move up here.
Some Dutch friends, who clearly are experts on
flatness with big views, should have taken all this
in their stride. But, even they admitted, “This is a
special place to be.” And they are right. But we
don’t want hordes of people coming up here
to live, thank you very much. It’s peaceful for a
reason.
The sands at Wells-next-the-Sea at low tide
are wonderful for a walk alone. I saw the bird
watcher (pictured) from some way off. He was
completely lost in his own world. I thought a shot
of him would give some scale to the immensity
of the blue sky and sands, but I had to leg it some
distance to avoid him appearing as just a tiny
speck in the frame.
Sometimes you need to get lost in the view to
be able to find yourself. In Norfolk, we can do
this rather easily. Some people have to find other
escape routes.
I’m busy getting ready for an exhibition with the
painter Samuel Thomas in which we explore the
theme of escapism (for further details,
visit www.davidmorrisphotographer.com).
Apart from losing ourselves in the Norfolk
landscape, I’m also interested in the drinking
culture that surrounds bars and cafés. Wherever
alcohol and people mix, you will find interesting
interiors, fascinating stories and intriguing faces.
Some people escape into the great outdoors to
be alone, others go inside to talk and be close to
others.
[email protected]
Clouds
Mussel beds in Hunstanton
Wellingtons
The bird watcher
Escapology is at The Red Lion Hotel in Cromer from
Friday 25th October to Friday 1st November, 11am to 6pm.
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Photos from VisitNorfolk
VILLAGE FOCUS
WELCOME TO
CASTLE ACRE
Take a step back in time with a visit to this
charming Norfolk village.
ABOUT
C
astle Acre, four miles north
of Swaffham, is famous for
its 12th century Norman
castle (after which it takes
its name) and priory ruins, one of the
largest and best preserved monastic
sites in England. The castle lies where the
Peddars Way crosses the River Nar, and
it’s clear that the river played an important role (‘acra’ is the Saxon
word for stream or running water). Today, it’s a great place to go for a
glimpse into the past, or a leisurely walk amid rolling countryside... The
several tea rooms and village pubs provide prefect refreshments spots.
HISTORY
T
he castle was founded soon
after the Norman Conquest
by William de Warenne, the
first Earl of Surrey. By the
early 13th century, it boasted extensive
walls built on raised earthworks in the
lower ward below the keep, as well as
a west and east gate, protected by an
outer defence known as a barbican. The Bailey Gate still survives, the
former north gateway to the ‘planned’ walled town, newly created
outside the fortress – a fine example of Normal town planning. The
11th century priory was built after William de Warenne II and his wife
Gundrada visited the great French monastery of Cluny and decided to
introduce the Cluniac order of monks to England. Much of the building
can still be seen today, including the magnificent west-end church gable,
prior lodgings and recreated herb garden.
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WHERE TO SHOP
P
ilgrims Toy Shop prides itself
on its wonderful selection of
children’s toys to suit all ages
and price ranges, from 28p to
£50. Choose from classic games and
books, plus greeting cards and wrapping
paper for the ultimate present-buying
destination. What’s more, Castle Acre
Studios in Pales Green showcases
hand-thrown and decorated porcelain pottery, stoneware and paintings,
welcoming visitors by appointment throughout the year. It’s well-worth a
look for beautiful Norfolk craftsmanship at its best.
WHERE TO EAT
Church Gate Tea Rooms
Barnfields Café
B
arnfields Café is a pretty tea shop and deli where you can create
your own picnic (weather permitting, of course!). Delight in a
plate of delicious home-cooked food or a traditional cream tea
served in style. Or, will you be tempted by a mouth-watering ice
cream made in Norfolk? Meanwhile, Church Gate Tea Rooms opposite is
open for lunch and light bites, with food freshly prepared on the premises.
Take your pick from a warming bowl of soup, slice of homemade cake,
the famous tea bread or something from the specials board. If you prefer
comforting pub grub, The Ostrich Inn is dedicated to promoting Norfolk’s
excellent produce, with ingredients sourced locally from the family butcher,
baker, greengrocer and fishmonger.
WHERE TO STAY
Church Gate
Bed & Breakfast
The Ostrich Inn
A
s well as good, honest food, The Ostrich Inn offers bright,
spacious rooms, with views overlooking the green. But, if you
desire original features coupled with all the creature comforts
you could crave, Church Gate Bed & Breakfast has three
doubles and two twin rooms, all with en suite bathrooms, televisions
and wireless broadband, together with inglenook fireplaces and beamed
ceilings. A sample breakfast menu consists of a fresh fruit platter, full English
breakfast, selection of cereals, yoghurts, croissants and toast served with
homemade preserves. What better start to the day? Guests even have full
use of a private beach hut at Old Hunstanton!
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TOP TEN
Venture out of the city to uncover more of our
county’s hidden treasures.
CORAL & BLACK
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THE NORFOLK
POLO CLUB
A professionally run
polo facility based on
the historic Langley
Abbey Estate near Lo
ddon, The Norfolk Po
lo Club has two
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Langley Abbey Estate
, Loddon, Norfolk NR
14 6DG.
Tel: 01508 480400.
www.norfolkpolo.co
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A family-run company, tucked away from
the busy high streets
in pretty Brooke, here you will find jars
of traditional sweeties,
delicious Norfolk chocolate and party
-time treats. Discover
the perfect present for someone spec
ial, plus designer greeting
cards and gorgeous gift wrap to matc
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Park Farm, High Green, Brooke, Nor
folk NR15 1HR.
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Whitlingham Country Park extends 35 hectares, and is popular
with walkers, cyclists and keen adventurers. Whitlingham
Outdoor Education Centre runs a number of activities including
windsurfing, sailing, archery and kayaking.
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WATER’S EDGE
COLDHAM HALL
Freshly prepared dishes celebrating seasonal regional ingredients,
Coldham Hall offers a diverse, ever-changing menu and a
wonderful selection of real local ales poured directly from
the cask. A cosy bar area, separate restaurant and riverside
gardens make it a much-loved village pub for both locals
and holidaymakers.
Coldham Hall Carnser, Surlingham, Norfolk NR14 7AN.
Tel: 01508 538366. www.coldhamhalltavern.co.uk
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LITTLE MASSINGHAM
GUIDE PRICE £699,500
An attractive detached brick and carrstone period residence
in established grounds of approximately 0.85 acres, s.t.s. with 2
detached cottages & double garage. EPC – D
A 3 bedroom, 1 en-suite detached house situated in good size
gardens with fine views over farmland and countryside to 3 sides.
EPC – E
HARPLEY
FELTWELL
Attractive detached, 3 bedroom period house in sought after
location in grounds of about 0.65 of an acre (sts), outbuildings,
double garage & potential building plot. EPC - F
A 5 bedroom, 5 reception detached farmhouse with 4 stables, and
barn complex, surrounded by 1 acre of paddock and gardens (sts).
EPC - E
FLITCHAM
CASTLE ACRE
Substantial, well maintained 4 double bedroom detached
farmhouse style residence with double garage, 1/3 acre gardens
(s.t.s), situated on the Sandringham Estate. EPC – E
A 4 bedroom period property situated in a sought after location
with gardens, parking and double garage.
EPC - E
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TRAVEL GUIDE
Nestling in the beautiful Fen countryside, the cathedral city of
Ely offers the ideal spot for a relaxing weekend break.
POETS HOUSE
St Mary’s Street, Ely, Cambridgeshire CB7 4EY.
Tel: 01353 887777. www.poetshouse.com
Bed & breakfast rates are priced £179 per
room per night based on two people sharing.
T
he first site for the House Collection,
a new boutique hotel chain for East
Anglia, Poets House has already been
acclaimed as one of the world’s Top 20
Cool New Hotels for 2013 by The Times. A clever
blend of elegant accommodation and fine dining,
visitors can enjoy affordable luxury and stylish
comfort with a distinctive modern edge. Originally
consisting of three Grade II-listed properties of the
early 1900s, and the home of a renowned local
author, Poets House has undergone a sensitive,
design-led transformation into the chic hotel,
restaurant and event venue we see today.
Located in the heart of Ely, commanding stunning
views over the magnificent Norman cathedral,
each of the 21 individually appointed bedrooms
unites original features with the latest technology
(the hotel information booklet comes courtesy
of a handheld iPad!). From the second you arrive,
you are met by Poets House’s resident butler who
is dedicated to making your stay as comfortable
as possible, whether helping to unpack your bags
or drawing the perfect bubble bath (many of
the rooms feature fabulous freestanding copper
bathtubs!). Complimentary nibbles and miniature
bottles of gin, vodka and tonic ensure every
attention to detail, but if you’d prefer a tray of
piping hot tea or coffee, you only have to ask!
Breakfast is taken in The Dining Room, where
many ingredients are sourced with care from local
suppliers. If you don’t feel like getting up, why not
stay in your pyjamas and enjoy a full English in bed?
The Study Bar is open all day for refreshments
and sharing platters. Overlooking the tranquil
courtyard garden, what better place for post-work
cocktails or leisurely afternoon tea after exploring
the city sights? The hotel is situated directly
“FROM THE SECOND
YOU ARRIVE, YOU ARE
MET BY POETS HOUSE’S
RESIDENT BUTLER
WHO IS DEDICATED
TO MAKING YOUR STAY
AS COMFORTABLE AS
POSSIBLE”
opposite Oliver Cromwell’s house, where guides
dressed in period costume will shown you around.
When it comes to your dinner reservation, it’s best
to book a table in advance to avoid disappointment.
The hotel’s executive chef has designed a menu
that reflects the best in contemporary cuisine,
together with seasonal specialities and fresh,
regional fare. Old favourites that have been given
an intriguing twist, accompanied by an unrivalled
level of service, it’s little wonder that the restaurant
is a popular place for catching up with friends,
dinner dates and special celebrations. What’s more,
if you’re looking for a wine to best enhance your
meal, the waiting staff are a fountain of knowledge
and only too happy to help.
So, when taking a time-out from everyday life,
you’re guaranteed a truly memorable experience
at exclusive Poets House.
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HOME AFFAIRS
LIVING IN FRANCE
I
A DAY
IN THE
LIFE OF A
country
property
consultant
n 1996, friends upped sticks and moved across
The Channel, with an invitation for us to visit.
The former farmhouse had 33 acres of land, and
what was described as a pond but resembled a
small lake! The property featured beautiful chestnutcoloured solid beams and windows, a cellar, and cool
floor tiles – ideal for the baking-hot summers. Green
lizards darted up the walls outside, revelling in the
sunshine.
Purchasing a house in France is very different to here
– the buyer pays all the costs and there is a land tax
on larger acreages. Many areas of administration have
to go through the local mayor, a significant figure in
the community (it goes to show that the mayor’s dog
would win at the local dog show despite some betterlooking animals!). Property prices are still lower in
France, and the health service is good there, but many
English have returned to the UK with the economic
downturn.
Our friends were in their element with the rideon lawnmower, fearlessly going down the slope of
the garden towards the lake – a little too close for
comfort! They stocked it with trout, but, unfortunately,
many of them perished with the heat. They had to row
around the lake daily, picking out dead fish! The next
year, they finally got the hang of things – our postman
arrived with a slightly smelly jiffy bag containing
smoked trout!
A major problem was coypu, wiped out in Norfolk
years ago. Rather like otters, they eat fish. Evenings
were spent down in the hut by the lake, in silence,
trying to catch sight of the coypu. I declined a dip in
the lake – they left rather large ‘calling cards’!
The other worry was moles – you could get
small explosives to put down the holes at the time.
Walking around the garden, one blew up, leaving a
jagged hole in the pocket of a good pair of trousers!
Thankfully, no harm done.
I remember the sound of the bell ringing when the
bread van arrived in the village, loaded with French
sticks, croissants, and a variety of breads – rather like
the ice cream van here. Sitting in the sunshine with
a cup of coffee and a pastry... Life doesn’t get much
better than that!
With 35 years of
experience, Malcolm
operates Norfolk
Property Search.
For further information, call 07789 710261,
email [email protected]
or visit www.norfolkpropertysearch.co.uk
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PROPERTY EXPERTS
If you are looking to purchase a property in Norfolk, we are the property experts on the ground.
Whether it is a dream beach holiday getaway, a village retreat or a family home, we can help you to find
the perfect property.
My name is Malcolm Duffey and I have lived and worked in Norfolk in the
Norfolk Property environment for over 35 years.
Norfolk Property Search is committed to providing a professional, friendly and reliable service
for people looking to search for:
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Family Homes
Country Houses
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Telephone: 01263 732524 Email: studio@lisadawson
BESPOKE CURTAINS, BLINDS AND
DESIGNER SOFT FURNISHING FABRICS
www.lisadawson.co.uk
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INTERIOR
Holiday
Green
INSPIRATION
Fingers
Homes
Prefer to shop local for your furniture needs?
This family-run bed company is based right here in Norfolk.
Black Sophie double
F
or quality, designer-led beds that have
been built to stand the test of time,
The Wrought Iron & Brass Bed Co.
in Harpley has been designing and
creating stylish bed frames with both
strength and beauty for over 10 years.
An idea that was born when
Amanda Oldfield and her
husband Stephen ordered
two new iron beds for their
sons Jack and Harry, and
realised they could do better
themselves, the couple set to
work and never looked back.
Amanda said, “Stephen’s job had
taken us away from Norfolk and we
spent 23 years dreaming of a way to return
home. We made the decision in 2003 to sell our
house in Derbyshire and get back to the Norfolk
way of life.”
When the company first started, they initially
supplied retail chains like John Lewis and The
Cotswold Company, only selling slight seconds
to the public from their small factory shop in
Heacham. When John Lewis began to source
their metal beds from abroad and The Costwold
Company went under, the decision was made to
sell to the customer directly, and the rest, as they
say, is history.
In 2005, a Victorian double-fronted shop became
available in Dersingham, which showcased the
beds to full effect. New designs were added to
the existing range and customers came from all
over the county, excited about the idea of owning
a bed handcrafted in Norfolk. When the company
started to outgrow the shop, they moved to a
converted dairy in Harpley, where the showroom
is today. Amanda added, “We now have a beautiful
converted barn with the addition of a stunning
south-facing walled garden to show off our beds,
dog beds and garden benches.”
Each traditionally styled wrought iron, brass
and nickel bed is made to order by a team of
talented craftsmen using traditional construction
techniques, then finished in a durable powder
coat paint finish to offer a wide variety of
options. The company is so confident
about the quality of each piece
that every bed comes with a full
lifetime guarantee, and a little
daisy welded into one of the legs
to mark The Wrought Iron &
Brass Bed Co.’s signature.
Today, Amanda and Stephen
provide beds for all the family
including the children and family pets,
plus bedding, cushions, tables, lampshades
and throws to match. Sons Jack and Harry have
also been roped in to help out. Amanda said,
“I love working with Stephen, Jack and Harry.
Monday mornings are great when we all get
together over a cup of tea and discuss what
we will be doing over the coming week. We all
know each other so well that we can anticipate
the next step. When our yellow Labrador died in
January, we were amazed by the amount of cards
and flowers we received. It really highlighted that
our customers understand they are buying into a
family, not just a product.”
So, what does Amanda love most about her
job? “I enjoy talking to customers and hearing
stories about their lives. We have just supplied
a family with their third Daisy bed for daughter
number three. It’s great to think they will become
family heirlooms and pass down through the
generations. We’re also really excited about our
new range of colours including nautical blue.
These days, our beds go all over the world.
It’s fantastic to think how we started, with our
roots firmly in Norfolk.”
The Wrought Iron & Brass Bed Co.
2-6 Raven’s Yard, Harpley, Fakenham,
Norfolk PE31 6TN. Tel: 01485 521823.
www.wroughtironandbrassbed.co.uk
Bronte Knickle bedstead
The family
Emma Blue
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BEHIND THE SCENES
Editor Anna Wignall talks to Darren Grubb, co-owner of Hingham
Furniture, based in the heart of the pretty South Norfolk market town.
E
stablished in June 2012, Hingham
Furniture is built on a passion for high
quality, locally made sofas, chairs, dining
tables, sideboards, bookcases and more.
With extensive experience in the furniture
industry, Darren Grubb set up the company with
business partner Rob Wheeler, with the belief
that bespoke is best, offering home owners the
opportunity to purchase specially made one-off
pieces, handcrafted to order in a choice of size,
fabric or leather.
Having worked in interiors for around 25 years,
Darren knows a thing or two about what the
customer wants, providing stylish furniture
tailored to suit each individual’s requirements.
For 16 years, Darren headed up Norfolk-based
Mark Elliott Furniture before launching his own
business on Hingham’s thriving marketplace.
He said, “The Mark Elliott brand was huge
in Norfolk and Suffolk. When it went into
administration three years ago, there was a real
gap in the market for locally sourced, handmade
furniture. We opened with a strong ethos for
exclusive designs promising to stand the test of
time. We have just celebrated our first birthday
here in Hingham, and have already started to build
a loyal customer base.”
“OUR DESIGNS
ARE TRADITIONAL
BUT WITH A
MODERN TWIST,
PERFECTLY SUITED
TO ANY TYPE OF
PROPERTY”
For those who have ex-Mark Elliott lines at home,
Hingham Furniture is a stockist of the former
Provence range, rebranded under the new name,
Loire. Darren said, “People like to add to their
collections. The Loire range enables customers to
find pieces that will match their existing furniture
previously sold by Mark Elliott. The Loire solid
oak dining table is a popular option. Sizes ranges
from 130cm to 3m in length, but it can extend
depending on your number of dinner guests.”
So, do Darren and Rob have a keen design
eye? Darren said, “What you do is bound to
be influenced by your own style preferences.
Every fabric or furniture collection on display in
our showroom is chosen by us. If you don’t like
a sofa, for instance, we can change the pattern,
increase the depth, or widen the arm. It’s all
about choice, and an unrivalled level of customer
service.”
What’s more, when it comes to eye-catching
accessories, Hingham Furniture even stocks locally
made lamps, quilted throws, scatter cushions
and artwork. Darren added, “Our designs are
traditional but with a modern twist, perfectly
suited to any type of property. The Lloyd Loom
dining chairs would look stunning in a farmhouse
setting, while our ample-sized sofa in luscious
crushed velvet adds a contemporary feel to any
vintage-style décor. I’d recommend a visit to the
showroom to see how the pieces work together,
and gain some interior design inspiration.”
With the current economic climate, the design
world has seen a real revival in quality handmade
furniture that’s built to last a lifetime. By opting for
a few well-chosen key accessories, you can update
your interior with the latest trends. Darren said,
“The recession has done us a favour, insofar as
we are becoming less of a throwaway society.
I believe you get what you pay for, and people are
no longer satisfied with shoddy craftsmanship.
Our Carbrooke sofa, for example, is a bestseller,
which makes for a wonderful addition to any
home, combining fashion and functionality.”
So, when planning a visit to historic Hingham,
be sure to call into Hingham Furniture and say
hello! Just 14 miles from Norwich, take the B1108
towards Watton, and the showroom is situated
directly opposite The White Hart Hotel, part of
The Flying Kiwi Inns, with plenty of free parking.
For further information and orders
in time for a Christmas delivery,
please contact Hingham Furniture
on 01953 851517 or visit
www.hinghamfurniture.co.uk
Colton 3-seater sofa in Kobe Toucan
Hingham Furniture is located
at 36/37 Market Place, Hingham,
Norfolk NR9 4AF.
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Carbrooke 3-seater sofa in New England Leather (English)
Hardingham 2.5-seater sofa in Jim Dickens,
Merlot and Berger chair
Loire 220cm extending table (to 3m)
Hingham Chair in Swaffer Whitworth
Photo from www.visitnorfolk.co.uk
Support YOUR local hospice during
Make a Will Week
25th – 30th November 2013
Make a Will Week is an opportunity for people to
write their will knowing that £50 of the fee will be
donated to the Norfolk Hospice, Tapping House.
Local solicitors are working with the Norfolk Hospice,
Tapping House to increase their awareness and
income by agreeing to donate £50 of the will writing
cost to the Hospice during the ‘Make a Will Week’.
If you wish to write a Will and support the Norfolk
Hospice, Tapping House please make an
appointment with one of the participating solicitors
listed on our website: www.norfolkhospcie.org.uk
or call our office on 01485 542891.
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GREEN
Holiday
GreenFINGERS
Fingers
Homes
Written by Gill Gorringe
Garden designer Gill Gorringe
goes back to check how her spring
designs have fared under the baking
summer sun.
D
uring the spell of hot, dry weather
we had, decided to visit some of
the gardens that I had designed and
planted earlier this year. One, in
particular, really impressed me... Not only has it
survived the heat and dryness, but it’s positively
revelled in it! I know I appear to be waging a
one-woman campaign for planting through gravel,
but where lawns enhance border planting and
where the softness of grass is essential to the
design, I always include it.
We all lead increasingly hectic lives, often spending
time abroad or in another home, so a garden you
can leave pretty much to look after itself is worth
having. Where the setting is right, a gravel planting
scheme is ideal.
The beautiful old barn (pictured) had been
converted into a lovely modern home set against
a rural backdrop, surrounded by fields and a very
open, sun-baked aspect. My clients had firm ideas
Example of irrigation at The Folly Tearoom garden
“WE ALL LEAD INCREASINGLY HECTIC LIVES, OFTEN
SPENDING TIME ABROAD OR IN ANOTHER HOME,
SO A GARDEN YOU CAN LEAVE PRETTY MUCH TO
LOOK AFTER ITSELF IS WORTH HAVING”
on the type of garden they wanted, and were
already creating a woodland with winding walks
shaded by several mature trees. The space around
the property was where they wanted to emulate
a ‘Beth Chatto’ style gravel garden. We used an
attractive 14mm gravel with soft, honey-coloured,
flat stones – good for walking as well as planting
– and fabric membrane which allows plants to
spread and ‘join hands’.
The best options in the scheme are the Salvia
Caradonna and the Achilleas, as well as the muchcelebrated Geranium ‘Rozanne’.
Stipa grasses and Sedums, especially the lovely
dark Sedum ‘Jose Aubergine’, also work well.
I used this extensively in the garden of The Folly
Tearoom, featuring zingy little flower spikes of
Dianthus carthusianorum here and there, which
light up the planting like magenta candles. It has
positively romped through the hot weather,
assisted by an efficient watering system installed
by the owners, offering total peace of mind. It also
means you can use plants which need a bit of
moisture in sun-drenched borders such as Lobelia
and Hostas, ensuring a garden that has really made
an impression on customers dining alfresco.
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GET THE LOOK
Art Director: Abi Gray of Champagne & Lemonade
www.mylemonadelifestyle.blogspot.co.uk
Curator: Norfolk Brides www.norfolkbrides.co.uk
Costumes & Styling:Vintage Deli www.vintagedeli.co.uk
Venue: Sedgeford Hall www.sedgefordhallestate.co.uk
Photography: Rebel Heart Photography rebelheartphotography.co.uk
Models: Rosanna Dunn (1940’s bride), Amanda Santos (1950’s bride),
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Flowers: Flower30 www.flower30.co.uk
Hair & Make-Up: Hairaid Shelter hairaidshelter.co.uk
Veils: Pure Brides www.purebrides.co.uk
Accessories: Melissa Morgan Designs melissafenn.wix.com/melissa-morgan-designs
Jewellery: Aurum Jewellers www.aurumdesign.co.uk
Car: Wedding Wheels-next-the-Sea www.weddingwheels-next-the-sea.co.uk
Gramophone: Biddy’s Tea Room www.biddystearoom.com
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Dalia Courridge
@norfolkbrides
Dalia Courridge of Norfolk Brides
recreates her favourite bridal looks
of the 1940s, 1950s and 1960s.
hen it comes to fabulous vintageinspired pieces, freelance stylist Abi
Gray knows a thing or two about the
key shapes and styles for those with a
passion for fashion. Read on for Abi’s
top tips on reworking classic trends for
your big day.
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1940’S BRIDE
his style is great for any body shape, and for
brides wanting a more traditional wedding.
Generally, 1940’s gowns tend to be quite
demure, often high-necked and long-sleeved,
and fitted at the waist or with fitted bodices and long skirts.
During World War II, some women wore suits instead of
wedding dresses, and carried corsages in place of bouquets.
Due to rationing, fabric wasn’t widely available and, to
some, it would have been unpatriotic to hold a lavish do. In
fact, silver screen legend Ava Gardner opted for a suit with
a corsage when she married Mickey Rooney in 1942 (and,
again, when she married bandleader Artie Shaw in 1945!).
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his trend is great for those with curvy
figures (who like a full skirt for twirling!).
Following the introduction of Christian
Dior’s fabric-heavy ‘New Look’ in 1947,
the wedding gowns of the 1950s were all about
nipped-in waists and full skirts.
Although floor-length dresses weren’t uncommon,
calf-length, sleeveless versions were becoming
popular.
When Hollywood goddess Rita Hayworth married
Prince Aly Khan in 1949, she chose a pale blue crepe
outfit, while Audrey Hepburn’s 1954 wedding to Mel
Ferrer saw her don a dress very similar in shape to
the one she later wore in 1957 movie Funny Face –
a calf-length, full-skirted number.
A
wedding dress like this really suits athletic
or slim builds, or brides after a simple,
unfussy look. Wedding gowns of the 1960s
were often short and high-necked, and
did not feature the waist definition fashionable during
previous decades. Veils were often replaced by hoods,
scarves or bonnets.
1960’S BRIDE
1950’S BRIDE
Many women, however, still managed to have their dream
white wedding. Their dresses were often hand-me-downs,
altered for each new bride and shared between sisters,
family and friends.
Raquel Welch, Yoko Ono and Mia Farrow all married in
chic mini-dresses. However, as the 1970s approached,
brides were influenced by both the Victorian and
Edwardian eras, with dresses becoming adorned with
ruffles, wide sleeves and lace.
The Norfolk Brides Wedding Directory is
dedicated to helping all brides and grooms
plan their perfect wedding day. For further
information, call 01603 615757 or visit
www.norfolkbrides.co.uk
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A WORD OF ADVICE
COURT REJECTS
EVIDENCE
DELIVERED
TOO LATE
In a bimonthly series, lawyers from Hood Vores & Allwood
will be highlighting stories from the legal press. This month,
it’s the turn of David Rose from the Private Dispute
Resolution department.
A
recent case illustrates the
importance of making sure that all
the evidence which it is intended
to rely on in legal proceedings is
put before the court and made
available to the other side in good time for them
to evaluate it and prepare their response.
The case dealt with an issue lawyers call
‘proximate cause’, which is an important concept
in the law relating to claims for damages.
When there is more than one possible cause
of damage, the court must decide which of
these is the proximate cause i.e. the immediately
responsible cause of the damage. This is done
by weighing up the likely probability of each
potential cause of the damage.
“WHEN CONDUCTING
A LEGAL DISPUTE,
IT IS IMPORTANT
TO COLLECT AND
MARSHAL YOUR
EVIDENCE PROMPTLY
TO ENSURE THAT
YOUR CASE CAN BE
ARGUED AS FORCIBLY
AS POSSIBLE”
When the less probable cause(s) have been
identified, the most probable cause is considered
to be the proximate cause.
This distinction becomes especially important
when different risks are covered by policies issued
by different insurers, as was the case here.
The case concerned pipes which were to be
used in the construction of a waste disposal plant.
These were discovered to have been damaged.
They had been manufactured in Romania and
shipped to the UK. It was unclear whether they
had been damaged in transit or on site in the UK,
and different insurers covered each possibility.
The court found that it was more likely that the
pipes had been damaged in transit as a result
of inadequate packing and thus that was the
proximate cause. It refused to consider evidence
introduced towards the end of the original trial,
which lasted seven days, that purported to
demonstrate the adequacy of the packing of the
pipes when transported, making damage in transit
unlikely. This was brought before the court too
late for proper consideration to be given to it by
the other side.
The insurer that stood to bear the loss appealed
to the Court of Appeal, which gave the appeal
short shrift, LJ Moses going so far as to comment,
“I wish to underline the audacity, if not effrontery,
with which the appellants have advanced this
appeal.” In the Court’s view, the finding that the
loss occurred in transit could not be criticised on
the basis of the evidence available to the judge.
When conducting a legal dispute, it is important
to collect and marshal your evidence promptly to
ensure that your case can be argued as forcibly as
possible. We can guide you to ensure your case is
presented to give the best chance of success.
For further information, contact Hood Vores &
Allwood.
Disclaimer – Advice shared in this newsletter is intended to
inform rather than advise. Client circumstances do vary and
if you feel that the information provided is beneficial, it is
important that you contact us so that we can give you full and
proper advice on your individual circumstances. If you take,
or do not take action as a result of reading this newsletter,
before taking such full and unfettered advice, we will accept no
responsibility for any financial loss incurred.
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Holiday
STYLE
Special
FILE
Image consultant Sarah Morgan gives trusty animal print
a trendy makeover. .
Written by
Sarah Morgan
@SarahMakeover
F
luff, fur and all things leopardy are
back big time this season. From bags,
hats and jackets, to tops and dresses,
animal print is everywhere! But, it’s all
about understated elegance – and not a hint
of ‘pulling pints in The Rovers’.
Fur Trapper hat,
£49.95, at Barbour
Cuddly jackets and gilets are hitting the rails.
Hurrah! Warmth and glamour in one bundle
– what could be better?
A little bit of fakery goes a long way, but be
careful to limit prints to just one great item
per outfit. Your faux fur jacket will work hard
Pia dress, £139,
at Mint Velvet
Equipment Silk Fawn Python
shirt, £273, at Mrs Jones
Lucy Choi 12800 Venice shoe,
£185, at Anna
Soaked In Luxury Mia
Animal Print dress, £69,
at Nomad & The Bowerbird
89,
Fur jacket, £
Speziale Faux cer
Spen
at Marks &
for you over the coming months – it’ll look equally
stylish with jeans and a fine roll neck as it will over
a dress for the evening. And don’t confine your
leopard print bag to night-time dinner dates!
Sea NY PF1360 Leopard
duster coat, £519, at Anna
Lisbeth Dahl Animal Print bag,
£18.99, at Mollie & Fred
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They come in all colours, not just the usual camel/
black combo, perfect for all looks and colourings.
Browsing around the shops, one thing has really
shocked me this autumn/winter – real fur is
creeping back. Almost 20 years after PETA’s
crusade to get it off the catwalks, it’s making a
reappearance. I’ve seen real fur trims on jackets
and bags... This year, little bits of the stuff, next year...
What?
Much as I’d love to get on my soap box about the
suffering animals endure at the hands of the fur
industry, I also recognise that it’s a free
country and we can buy what we like. But,
I’m with Hollywood A-listers Eva Mendes,
Kate Winslet and Charlize Theron, first
ladies Carla Sarkozy and Michelle Obama,
and teen favourites Fearne Cotton and Kelly
Osbourne... When ‘faking it’ is so good, why
wear anything else?
Sarah Morgan is an experienced, qualified
image consultant, offering personal colour and
style advice, personal shopping and wardrobe
management. Call 01263 721207 or visit
www.sarah-morgan.co.uk
[email protected]
Biba Faux Fur Leopard Print Portobello
coat, £199, at House of Fraser
Sarah Morgan’s Charity Fashion Sale
is on Tuesday 8th October, 7pm,
at The Library Restaurant, Guildhall Hill,
Norwich NR2 1JH. A fashion show and
trade stands with ‘girl appeal’, all profits
will go to Big C cancer support charity
and The Stonham Women’s Refuge.
Tickets cost £5 including a glass of
wine (£7.50 on the door).
Email [email protected]
or visit www.facebook.com/
SarahMorganCharityFashionSales
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Holiday
FILM REVIEWS
Special
COMING SOON TO
CINEMA CITY
Sam Leonard reveals which new movie releases
will be causing queues at the box office.
Patron of Cinema City, John Hurt,
photographed by Simon Buck
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BLUE JASMINE
PHILOMENA
fter his recent European excursions, the ever-prolific
Woody Allen returns home with a companion piece to such
irony-tinged dramas as Alice and Husbands and Wives.
Cate Blanchett shines as the eponymous Jasmine, whose glitzy
New York life abruptly ends with her husband’s (Alec Baldwin) suicide after
the collapse of his financial empire. udi Dench puts on one of the greatest performances of her
impressive career in this bitter-sweet comedy. Falling pregnant as a
teenager in Ireland in 1952, Philomena Lee (Dench) was sent to the
convent of Roscrea to be looked after as a ‘fallen woman’. When
her baby was only a toddler, he was whisked away to America for
adoption.
Forced to move in with Ginger, her cheerfully working class sister
(Sally Hawkins), Jasmine rues the loss of her former self and grapples
to find a solution to her economic woes, if not a way to recover her
grandeur, preferably via marriage. Philomena spent the next 50 years of her life searching for him in vain.
Then she meets Martin Sixsmith (Steve Coogan), a world-weary journalist
as cynical as Philomena is trusting. Together, they set off for America on a
journey that not only reveals the extraordinary story of Philomena’s son,
but also the powerful bond that grows between Philomena and Martin
– a surprising relationship that is both profoundly moving and very funny.
A
Self-obsessed and dismissive of Ginger and her immediate family, Jasmine
somehow elicits our understanding and sympathy. Much of the film’s power
flows from Blanchett’s rivetingly nuanced performance, which is equally
underpinned by one of Allen’s classic ensembles.
Blue Jasmine screens at Cinema City, Norwich from
Friday 27th September.
J
A compelling narrative of human love and loss, and a heart-breaking story
that ultimately celebrates life, Philomena is a real must-see.
Philomena screens at Cinema City, Norwich from
Friday 1st November.
CAPTAIN PHILLIPS
Rush
D
irector Paul Greengrass has created a multi-layered
examination of the 2009 hijacking of the US container ship
Maersk Alabama by a crew of Somali pirates. It is – through
Greengrass’ distinctive lens – simultaneously a pulse-pounding
thriller and a complex portrait of the myriad effects of globalisation.
Focusing on the relationship between the Alabama’s commanding officer,
Captain Richard Phillips (Tom Hanks) and his Somali counterpart, Muse
(Barkhad Abdi), the film sets off on an incontrovertible collision course off
the coast of Somalia, with both men finding themselves paying the human
toll for economic forces outside of their control.
It’s based upon the book, A Captain’s Duty: Somali Pirates, Navy SEALs,
and Dangerous Days at Sea, by Richard Phillips with Stephan Talty.
Captain Phillips screens at Cinema City, Norwich from
Friday 18th October.
FROM 13 SEP
FROM 20 SEP
FROM 20 SEP
FROM 27 SEP
FROM 4 OCT
FROM 11 OCT
FROM 18 OCT
FROM 25 OCT
FROM 11 NOV
RUSH (15)
DIANA (CERT TBC)
THE GREAT BEAUTY (CERT TBC)
BLUE JASMINE (CERT TBC)
SUNSHINE ON LEITH (CERT TBC)
LE WEEK-END (15)
CAPTAIN PHILLIPS (CERT TBC)
ONE CHANCE (12A)
PHILOMENA (12A)
Tickets are available in person at the box office,
by calling 0871 902 5724 or by visiting www.picturehouses.co.uk
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IN CLOSING
Written by
Marcel Florax
Marcel Florax DVM MRCVS from Anchorage Barn Veterinary
Clinic in East Rudham tells the story of one four-legged friend
named after Norfolk’s greatest naval hero.
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elson, an Abyssinian cat of barely one
year-old, was brought into my surgery
with a very nasty wound,
which had previously
been cleaned and stitched
elsewhere. Despite all precautions,
it had become infected and
broken down.
days in order for us to be able to clean his wound
as, without anaesthetic, it would have been too
painful for him. The infection was very deeply
embedded and proved a battle to control,
but we didn’t give up! We used a special
mixture of antibiotics and applied
sterile Manuka honey to the wound.
Eventually, our efforts paid off.
The wound involved his groin and
the inside of one of his hind legs. Its
nature, location and extent were such
an unfortunate combination that it had
resulted in the failure of the healing process.
Nelson was hospitalised at Anchorage Barn and
needed to be anaesthetised every day over several
Ultimately, the wound needed a special
skin graft and a patch was taken from
his belly. This operation could only be
performed once the general infection had
gone. Twice, he had to undergo reconstructive
surgery in order that the wound would close and
eventually heal.
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During his stay of nearly three weeks, I got
to know Nelson very well. He is such an
affectionate, outgoing cat, and very talkative
too! It fills me with admiration how he fought
to get over his horrible ordeal. However many
treatments he had to endure, he never hissed,
showed any type of hostile reaction, or got
his claws out. Many other cats would not have
been as cooperative. The nurses had great fun
in caring for him, fitting him with a baby grow
featuring a Dalmatian print to stop him from
licking his wounds.
In my eyes, Nelson is an absolute hero and
deserves a big medal for being such a wonderful
cat!
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