free To A GooD HoMe! Please take your copy

OO

LIFES

TYLE

CULT

URE

BUSI

NESS

Inside this monthDiscover Ipswich Almond Pudding 7

Be mesmerized by Alex McAleer 7

Relax with Rose Helm... 7Oct

ober

200

9

Issue

45

2

3

Welcome to the October issue

Tel: 01394 330717 / 412160

Published by: Seaglass Collective Ltd.Greenacres, Mill Lane Alderton, Woodbridge IP12 3DB

Send your news to: Gemma Thompson editor@roundaboutsuffolk.co.uk

To advertise: 01394 330717 or 01394 412160 sales@roundaboutsuffolk.co.uk

www.roundaboutsuffolk.co.uk

Having problems getting hold of Roundabout? Subscribe now for just £8, that’s a whole year of magazines posted direct to your door. Simply send us a cheque made out to “Seaglass Collective Ltd” with your address and we’ll do the rest.

Please note the deadline for the next issue is 16th October 2009

Another month has passed and we’re moving inexorably into Autumn … and towards Halloween! This is one of my favourite celebrations of the year and we’re celebrating it here with a magical issue! Read about Suffolk’s Psycho-magician or travel through the past on The Lady Florence. Why not add something new to your Halloween celebrations? We’ve got the recipe for Ipswich Almond Pudding, a welcome addition to any table at any time of year.

Of course we have plenty of other articles to interest you too, Norman is back with more of his memories, plus we have information on women-centered networking and on how to un-knot your tension through Deep Tissue Massage. As well as this we we’re pleased to meet a young Ipswich Author who has just had his first novel published!

You will notice some new advertisers amongst our pages too – remember all our advertisers are local business so please give them your support whenever you can (and don’t forget to mention that you saw them here!)

We’ve also been busy this month re-creating our twitter and facebook pages – join us on either of these and you can expect regular updates from our What’s on section as well as news on what we are preparing for the next issue! Twitterers can find us at www.twitter.com/Roundaboutmag facebookers at www.profile.to/roundaboutsuffolk And of course you can log on to our website at www.roundaboutsuffolk.co.uk

If you want us to promote any of your events this way too please let us know – we’re here to support you!

Competition time!Our prize winner for August was Mrs Joanne Butler of Alderton, she won a giant Jenga tower generously donated by Gate Farm Toys.

Up for grabs this month is a dinner for 2 at the fantastic Indian Harvest at The Swan Inn, Alderton, I’m sure competition for this will be stiff as I’ve heard lot’s of good feedback from people trying it after we featured it a couple of months ago. Don’t miss out, I eat there regularly and it is great … just look along the bottom of each page for the questions and send your answers to us either via email or regular mail. You can find the answers by looking at the feature we published in July (available on our website) and by looking at www.aldertonswan.co.uk But don’t tell anyone I told you!

4

The magic of the mindAlex McAleer - the sophisticated Suffolk Magician

October, and the nights are drawing in. This is the season of magic and mystery, of spooky stories and strange happenings. But now magic has a new face, far more sophisticated than the cloak and glitter of old!

Alex McAleer is one of magic's new breed – he is a psychomagician. He doesn’t cut people in half or pull rabbits from hats, instead he draws you into the circus of the mind and astounds you by reading your mind and influencing your thoughts. He describes psychomagic as a hybrid of psychology; the science that deals with mental processes and behaviour, and magic; the art that professes to control or forecast natural events, effects or forces by using charms, spells or rituals.

Q 1Since we reviewed the Indian Harvest they have had visitors from as far away as Aldeburgh.

5

The magic of the mindAlex McAleer - the sophisticated Suffolk Magician

His performances are full of energy, humour and audience participation. He demonstrates a branch of magic that focuses on the mind, and uses very specific techniques to inveigle his way into your thought processes to influence you to act in particular ways, he says he ‘loves the way it makes people question things, you can see them wondering just how far my powers go, and suddenly life isn’t so mundane any more’.

But like any good circus this is tempered with a great deal of humour, although he is undoubtedly the ring master he is happy to act the clown to put people at their ease, but you should expect to find yourself laughing at yourself too at his shows. Alex often uses a ploy where he asks someone to draw something and then he draws their drawing before looking at it. Usually this is a great success, but he remembers one occasion when he got it embarrassingly wrong; his subject was a very ‘laddish’ guy and as the impressions Alex was getting involved an elongated oblong shape he presumed the man had drawn a picture of a certain part of the male anatomy – but he had in fact drawn a horse!

I wondered how Alex had chanced upon this career, after all ‘Why don’t you become a psychomagician?’ isn’t the kind of question that most career advisors would ask, but it seems that even as a boy Alex was preparing himself for a career entertaining people with the vagaries of our thought processes. He told me he always wanted to perform and as a child he would play the class clown and memorise jokes that others found funny. However he took this further than most would when around the age of 10 he noticed that some jokes made adults laugh whilst others made children laugh. He also spent hours people-watching and amused himself by making up stories about the people he saw, usually basing these stories on the clues the people gave off about themselves by what they wore and their mannerisms. His skill at varying his act to suit his audience today is a result of these observations and analysis.

Alex was always interested in magic and had a Paul Daniels magic set as a kid, but this interest was piqued when he saw Derren Brown performing and something clicked within him and he knew he could do the same.

He started exploring his skills by studying memory skills and reading Desmond Morris’ book on people watching, but it wasn’t until his Father asked him to perform at his wedding and he saw how amazed his audience were that he became truly passionate about it: as a result of that he had several offers to perform at parties and soon afterwards took the plunge of applying to The Princes Trust for a business loan so he could start working professionally.

Alex credits word of mouth for his growing success, he now has a performance booked almost every week (if you want him for your Halloween or Christmas party you’ll have to be quick!). But this ambitious young performer still has dreams to fulfil, he told me he wants to tour soon and hopes to be a part of the Pulse Festival in Ipswich next year, then perform at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, but ultimately he wants to be the first mind-reader to play Wembley – though he joked that ‘reading’ 60,000 minds at once might make him explode!

He is also working on a book to help people understand psychological behaviour and share tips, exercises and fun games, such as memory games to help people make the most of their minds, ‘it’ll be full of the stuff I wish I known before doing my GCSE’s’.

Prices to hire Alex vary depending on the size of the audience and the venue etc and he is happy to provide a quote for anybody who is interested, I recommend hiring him now before he is so famous we can’t afford him (right now prices start from as low as £200) … or do I only think that because he made me?

www.psychomagic.co.uk • 07853 903 545

He draws you into the circus of the mind and astounds you

A B CTrue False You’re joking!

6

Lightfoot o’Brien Westcott

S O L I C I T O R S

ContaCt:

Glen Carey for advice on DivorCe & Disputes

Jeremy Westcott ConveyanCing

James LightfootWills & probate

WOODBRIDGE 01394 386336Barton House, 84 The Thoroughfare

Woodbridge IP12 1AL e-mail: mail@lightfoot-obrien.co.uk

Q 2How many tandoori specials are there on the menu at the Indian Harvest?

7

Ipswich Almond Pudding By: Ferial Evans

Bring this culinary masterpiece into the light

Around the British Isles there are towns and cities which are proud to be the place of origin for a special confectionery. These confections have very special status and they give their eponymous town or city an extraordinary fame.

Think of Bakewell tarts, Eccles cakes, Dundee cake, Chester pudding, Shrewsbury biscuits but have you heard of Ipswich pudding? Yet this is the finest of puddings. Why does this self-effacing town veil its accomplishments?

Ipswich pudding, transfused with almonds, the finest of culinary ingredients; Ipswich pudding with the subtle flavour of rose water; Ipswich pudding enriched with double cream; an Ipswich Princess of puddings. Ipswich should bring this culinary masterpiece into the light and celebrate it.

Ingredients450ml/15fl.oz. milk150ml/5fl.oz. double cream50g/2oz fresh white breadcrumbs75g/3oz caster sugar175g/6oz ground almonds1 teaspoon orange flower or rose water3 eggs25g/1oz butter

InstructionsPreheat the oven to 180C, 350F, gas mark 4 and butter a 1.1L/2pt pie dish1. Place the milk in a saucepan and heat until warmed (not boiling).2. Place the breadcrumbs in a large mixing bowl, then pour the warm milk over them.3. Stir in the sugar, almonds and orange or rose water and leave to soak for 15 minutes.4. In another bowl, beat the eggs then add the eggs to the breadcrumb mixture and mix 5. well.Transfer the mixture to the buttered pie dish. Dot with extra butter then place in a deep 6. roasting tin with enough hot water to come half way up the sides of the pie dishBake for 30 minutes until set. Serve hot. 7.

A B C6 8 10

8

Take A Cruise through History By: Gemma Thompson

A trip on The Lady Florence feeds my body and mind!

Stepping onto The Lady Florence my first impressions are of the gentle hospitality with which we are all welcomed, I immediately feel at home. The smell of the dinner we will soon be feasting on wafts through the air adding to the comforting ambience. Comfort is also derived from the simple efficiency that John Haresnape and his good lady wife Susan set sail from Orford Quay with, it is obvious they have done this many many times

The Lady Florence cruises an area rich in both wildlife and history. People have lived here for 500,000 years, and although there are wonderful historical buildings to see it is amazing to see how much of the landscape is similar to that which our ancestors would have gazed upon.

Every cruise circles the RSPB’s Havergate Island bird sanctuary, famous for its avocet - the graceful wader adopted as the RSPB’s emblem. From the deck you can see into the flooded interior of Havergate and can get to within metres of unusual seabirds, wildfowl and waders. In autumn and winter, the island provides a haven for large numbers of ducks and wading birds such as spotted redshanks passing through on migration.

We are also afforded a fine view of Orford’s 12th Century Norman Castle with it’s unique polygonal tower-keep, built by order of Henry 2nd to consolidate his power in the region, and the 14th Century Church nearby. John gives a commentary explaining the history of all the places we pass and although I thought myself fairly knowledgeable I found there was plenty I didn’t know!

Somehow at this time of year, the ghosts of our history seem to come closer, you can feel them trying to whisper their secrets into your ears, as fascinating as that is returning to the warmth of dining saloon, with it’s gorgeous wood panelling and gloriously friendly wood burner, is a welcome

change. Then comes the feast! The table laden with the finest local produce. John and Susan are keen supporters of our fine local fayre and with good reason – every mouthful was a delight and the conversation which had been flowing stopped and was replaced by the sound of happy munching.

The winter menu contains such delights as; Orford Smoked Duck Breast with Fruit Compote, Smoked Salmon, smoked at Butley Orford Oysterage, Butley Smoked Trout, A Quarter of sliced Orford Smoked Chicken and Orford Honey-baked Ham to name but a few … however I am led to believe that their Christmas menu will be even finer and it struck me that this really would make a fantastic Christmas treat, the dining saloon holds just twelve people so it strikes the perfect balance between variety and intimacy, perfect for families or work parties.

The Lady Florence also has a fascinating history. Built in Poole during 1944, she is an ex-Admiralty motor fishing vessel (MFV). She is 50 ft long, 16ft 6’ in beam, draws 6ft of water and weighs 35 tons net, 54 gross. She served initially at Glasson Dock in Lancashire, but also served in a variety of British Waters until going into private hands in 1971. There is a gap in her known history from then to 1977, in which year she was registered as a British Ship, named Margaret Jane, and was back at Glasson Dock. She was sold in 1983 to Geoffrey Ingram Smith of Woodbridge who renamed her Lady Florence and set up the river cruise business in Orford in 1984. He subsequently sold the business to Susan and John Haresnape in 1992, and they and Craig, Kris, Elicia & Shane, continue to entertain, enthral and nourish happy passengers on the Lady Florence’s gracious deck.

Back on aforementioned deck cruising downstream with John’s commentary enriching our views. We see the sun was beginning to slide down in the sky, enhancing the mist over the

Q 3 The Indian Harvest is tucked away in which pub?

9

Take A Cruise through History By: Gemma Thompson

A trip on The Lady Florence feeds my body and mind!

of aerials sloping to one central point, made an impressive display completely at odds with the surrounding area. When Cobra Mist was closed down the main building was taken over by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office who had the radio transmitters for the overseas service of the BBC installed in the building and aerials erected on Lantern marshes.

In 1993 the National Trust purchased a large part of Orford Ness from the Ministry of Defence for the sum of 3.5 million pounds and the whole spit is now a Grade One site of Special Scientific Interest. Now the majority of the land we passed on our cruise is protected for posterity, and there is something wonderful knowing that my daughter will be able to show this to her grandchildren and it will be the same as when we saw it together…

ancient land to our right, then it splashed silver onto the water and bounced up to highlight the futuristic landscape of Orford Ness.

The Ness was taken over by the government during the 1914-18 war to use for experimental work because of its remoteness, and continued to be used this way. This was where Sir Robert Watson Watt carried out experiments into the use of radiolocation of aircraft now known as Radar. After the war the island was still used as an experimental station, further on the first laboratory with its separate remote control room was built for use by the Atomic Weapons Research Establishment (AWRE). The laboratory was made with six foot thick reinforced concrete walls, shingle banked on the outside and a roof of lightweight alloy, inside a pit, some ten feet deep, housed vibration machines. Trials were carried out by remote control from the control room, also made of reinforced concrete and shingle banked, about two hundred yards away. Then in the early ‘70s came another major development, an American project called Cobra Mist. Eighteen masts, erected in a large semicircle, with an array

Somehow at this time of year, the ghosts of our history seem to come closer, you can feel them trying to whisper their secrets into your ears

Call : 07831 698 298Email : lady-flo@keme.co.uk

Web : www.lady-florence.co.uk

A B CThe Crown The King’s Head The Swan Inn

10

LONELY? BORED?Would you like your diary to include wining and dining, walks, music, pub nights, bowling, dancing, boat trips, weekend breaks and much more…

Do you still feel 45?? Then you are most welcome!

IN GOOD COMPANYAt least seven varied events a month in Suffolk – Gentlemen don’t be shy!!

01394 459459 jean@in-good-company.co.uk www.in-good-company.co.uk

Enjoy the informal, friendly atmosphere - in good company too!

Unique Retirement

OpportunityHoneysuckle Cottage is a fully staffed private residence. Surrounded by open farmland and natural woodland, it is an active community with a thriving shop and post office.

The owners, being of retirement age, have decided to share their sumptuous well appointed surroundings with friendly like minded people.

If luxurious family living in retirement appeals, please telephone 01953 681006 or email office@honeysucklecottage.org

Q 4 In which village will you find the Indian Harvest

11

Deep Relief for Tense Muscles Rose Helm gets to the heart of your problem...

As soon as I walked into the reception at Saracens House I started to unwind, this historic building has been restored sensitively to create

a comfortable and stylish space which is the new home to Rose Helm, Deep Tissue Massage Therapist. The convenience of the town centre location is only one of the reasons she took the unusual step of taking a treatment room in a business centre, as we entered her room I could see that combination of space and cosiness, touched by Rose’s stylish hand has created a sanctuary that will make you feel like you are a million miles away from the hurley burly of Suffolk’s largest town!

The stress and pressures of life are something Rose identifies with very clearly, she worked for years in the corporate environment and although she was easily able to rise to the challenges this presented, she felt unfulfilled. When the opportunity came to work part-time she decided to change her life. She enrolled at the prestigious Claire Maxwell- Hudson School of Massage in London and soon fell in love not just with massage but with the way the human body works.

This fascination with the technical aspects of massage has paid off as she is now one of very few therapists recommended by Gilmour Piper, the long established Ipswich Osteopath’s. This came about when one of her client’s was also receiving treatment from Mark Piper after having had spinal surgery and dealing with lower back pain. As she said “My Osteopath, Mark Piper (Gilmour Piper), was amazed at the results Rose achieved in getting my muscles supple again and relatively pain free.”

Massage is arguably the oldest of medical treatments, we instinctively rub an aching shoulder. There are records of the use of massage in Ancient Chinese and Indian cultures going back over

3,000 years. Today massage is used as a means of helping us maintain positive health. It is recognised for its therapeutic and healing qualities and has a deep and lasting effect on our overall health and sense of well-being. Rose specialises in Deep Tissue Massage techniques. Deep Tissue Massage uses a slow but deep pressure to encourage the muscle to slowly surrender it’s tension and ‘allow’ Rose to help soothe any knots away . Although the massage is deep, and you will feel as if your body has been worked, this technique can be quite soporific. Also Rose makes sure that the pressure she uses is comfortable and if it isn’t she will adjust it.

Before your first treatment, Rose will conduct a thorough consultation to uncover your needs. You will need to remove some clothing but during the massage you will be covered by towels at all times – only the areas being massaged are uncovered. After the treatment, you should drink at least one glass of water. This allows the released toxins from the muscles to be literally washed away.

The length of time you devote to your treatment can be anything from 30 to 90 minutes depending on your need, the longer you are on the table the more beneficial your treatment will be but Rose uses whatever time she has wisely and shorter appointment times will often focus on a specific area of tension or stress.

Rose’s prices start from just £20 so also make a wonderful idea for a gift for a loved one, she also offers an excellent introductory discount!

Find out more by calling Rose on 01473 414150 or 07982 253751. Alternatively go to her website

www.rosehelmdeeptissuemassage.co.uk or email her at

rose@rosehelmdeeptissuemassage.co.uk

Deep Tissue Massage uses a slow but deep pressure to encourage the muscle to slowly surrender

A B CAlderton Pettistree Westerfield

12

Malcolm Walker

Pianos Aldeburgh

Pianos repaired and restoredStock available includesstudent uprights from £350

overstrungs from £750(repolished, restored, tuned and delivered)

01728 453978 www.pianotuning.uk.com

Accurate, reliable tuning service

Q 5How many years has the owner of the Indian Harvest worked in the restaurant business?

13

The Indian Harvest Tandoori Restaurant 01394 410555

The perfect combination

The STreeT, AlderTon WoodbridGe iP12 3bl

The Swan Inn Village Pub with en suite accommodation01394 411366

Follow us on Twitter for greatspecial offers and discount codeswww.twitter.com/WCBDigital

• Single to full-colourlitho & digital print

• In-house design & artwork

Pauls Road, Ipswich IP2 0ANT: 01473 254817E: winsorclarke@yahoo.co.ukwww.brackenburyprint.co.uk

A B C15 20 25

14

End of Empire By: 2401580 Norman Sanders Cpl (Retd.)

Abel Ooshuns, He of the Ablutions

As by now I am sure you have gathered, The Royal Air Force is a melting pot. It throws together samples of the human species that would otherwise have never known of one another’s existence. It thereby enriches the life of each of its members in a way unmatched by any other social arrangement that I, at any rate, have ever experienced.

The late 1940s were the golden years of full employment. And it was so easy to arrange! Mr. Attlee simply said, “Let there be full employment” and there was. Would that Mr. Attlee were alive today! Full employment meant that even such as Abel Ooshuns was in work. But to him it was more than mere work. It wasn’t just a job. It was a fief. A responsibility. He was utterly dedicated. He guarded his territory with the jealousy and the eagle eye of a headmistress of a girls’ finishing school. He answered to no one, yet carried out his duties with a monolithic single-mindedness.

He lived in the twilight world between the uniformed and the not; he was not an airman and was therefore not subject to anyone who was. But his job was to serve those who served. He was on government property using government equipment carrying out a government job, therefore was not a true civvy, and not part of any controlling organisation. Abel Ooshuns was guardian of the No. 3 Wing ablutions at RAF Cardington. The No. 3 Wing ablutions was a wooden shed containing some dozen wash basins, half dozen W.C.s and a urinal with space for four airmen to relieve themselves in parallel. This was the domain of Abel Ooshuns - an aged non-airman, non-civilian of single mind and tooth. A devoted and loyal subject of His Majesty and his devotion to duty and loyalty were made manifest in the way in which he kept the No. 3 Wing ablutions clean and spotless.His working world measured some twelve feet by thirty, covered by a roof reaching to a height of ten or so. Thirty thousand cubic feet of responsibility. All filled with water vapour.

He arrived promptly at 8 a.m. and carried out his duties until 5.30 p.m., at which point he departed. We knew not where. Indeed, there was much we knew not. We never knew his true name, somewhere in the mists of time he had been nick-named and Abel Ooshuns was the affectionate name bestowed upon him, derived from his domain, the ablutions.

Paleolithic man devised a range of tools; axes, hammers, and such. Neolithic man added to these the bow and arrow, while Bronze Age man expanded the range with the plough, the sword and the horse-drawn carriage. What a rich cultural heritage Abel Ooshuns had to build upon. But he disdained this richness, and surveying modern man’s infinite inventiveness he selected for himself a single implement, the hosepipe.

Water pressure - Abel Ooshuns’ innate genius saw the essential distinction between ancient and modern civilisations. Even the Romans never had it. They brought their water in by gravity, while lesser ancients brought theirs in by urn. It was water pressure that made us masters of the world, and it was water pressure that made Abel Ooshuns master of his No. 3 Wing domain.

By one minute past eight each weekday he’d be standing there, hose in hand, jetting every surface within his reach. Wash basin and urinal, wall and window, floor and ceiling. All equal recipients of the full effect of RAF Cardington’s water towers.

Woe betide any airman who hadn’t finished shaving. He’d be cut down in his soapy tracks by a vicious blow to the kidneys at point blank range. And even worse fates awaited those still trapped behind closed doors. Locked the doors might be, but the RAF standard bog door starts a foot above the floor.

And there he’d be all day, with ne’er a break, jetting and weaving intricate patterns with his

Q 6How much discount do you receive on a ‘take away’ meal?

15

End of Empire By: 2401580 Norman Sanders Cpl (Retd.)

Abel Ooshuns, He of the Ablutions

tool of office. Until 5.30 his little world had the atmosphere of a primeval rain forest. T’was carboniferous times all over again as fetid fern lay down the coal measures of today.

It dripped from every inch of ceiling, and it would be late at night ’ere toilet seat were dry enough even for airman use. No upraised hand could stay him. No barked command from high or low could deflect him. No remonstrance could deter the thorough application of his task.

And so it was that Abel Ooshuns led a lonely life. But perhaps this was the way he wanted it. Who knows what had gone on before? The trenches in 1914? The general strike of 1926? Perhaps a dozen kids or so? Who knows? Every man must carve out for himself his own salvation, his own peace on earth, Abel Ooshuns carved out his, and he succeeded.

graphic design design for print advert design

brochuresleaflets mailings

stationery banners

large format digital short run digital

signage technical advice & support

print management & consultancy

ADDING VALUE WITHOUT ADDING COST!

Contact: 01473 659563www.mutual-media.com

innovation@mutual-media.com

A B C10% 15% 20%

16

Warrior of Words By: Gemma Thompson

An Ipswich author fights through adversity to realize his dream

Maurice Grant has been a writer since he was a child, although he has suffered many knocks and rejection in life his confidence in his writing has never been shaken. He has been motivated and reassured by the stories from other peoples pens and hopes that soon his own story will be an encouragement to other struggling authors.

Poetry has always flowed from him and has resulted in collaboration with notable Suffolk jazz musician Frances Shelley. He began to write a novel years ago and had got halfway through it before losing all his work, then inspiration returned whilst holidaying in Romania. One morning he got up early to watch the sun rising over a local shipwreck, suddenly a school of dolphins came into view and his creativity was ignited. Some of the characters from his previous work returned, it seemed their story was meant to be written and for the remainder of his holiday he was writing like crazy and before he touched down at Gatwick almost half of ‘Warriors of the Heart’ was written.

You’d expect his writings to be full of light and hope after hearing that – well I did anyway … but instead it is a gritty fantasy / Sci Fi adventure set in 2210 when the world is still reeling from a lengthy war between the humans and aliens that came to earth in the 20th Century. During

this war sacred sites were disturbed leading to the re-emergence of creatures thought to be mythical such as dwarves, the action starts with the human race almost wiped out, and takes place in different locations, but the bulk of it is set in London, Ipswich and Thetford, I must admit to being more than a little intrigued to see how the Ipswich of the future, protected by a dome in ‘Warriors of the Heart’, compares with the Ipswich we know today.

Coming back down to earth meant returning to the stresses of real life, where Maurice is a carer for his blind mother as well as a basketball coach for the YMCA in Ipswich, but the rest of the book insisted on being written and he would carve an hour or two out of his schedule every day before sleeping – even if it meant writing at 1 or 2am!

Once he’d finished writing came the harder part for any author, trying to find a publisher! He sent sample chapters to many publishers and agents, and although he had no luck at first he always received favourable responses and encouragement from publishers, it wasn’t the type of book they published but the work was good they assured him. Then suddenly he was offered 2 deals on the book!

But this is only the first instalment in a three part saga and Maurice is currently hard at work on the second book. And has plans for other works, completely different from this.

When I spoke to him it was a week before his book was due to be released on September the 29th and his excitement was palpable, he told me that although his publishers are still trying to work out a deal with Waterstones he ‘can’t wait to be able to walk into a book shop and see my book on the shelf!’ He was also in the process of lining up some radio interviews and trying to get the website for the book finished. ‘Warriors of the Heart’ will be available through Collins book shops in the UK.

I must admit to being more than a little intrigued to see

how Maurice’s Ipswich of the future, compares with

the Ipswich we know today

Q 7How many of the main meals at the Indian Harvest have a vegetarian option?

17

Warrior of Words By: Gemma Thompson

An Ipswich author fights through adversity to realize his dream

Warriors of the Heart extract

Lrac used the fire bolt trick to put Nairda off guard. Nairda hit the bolt to one side defensively with his snipe, but as he did this Lrac gave him a quick kick to his back leg making Nairda fall to the ground and standing on his arm while kicking Nairda’s Blade away from his hand. He leaned over with his snipe blade to Nairda’s throat, they both stayed motionless in this position for a moment, and then they both laughed as Lrac sheathed his blade and extended his arm to help Nairda to his feet.

“Huh” Maxius turned his nose up to their display as he walked away from the window, as always Lrac had won. He had hoped that he would lose, so he would know that there was weakness in Lrac, but so far this has not shown or been proven and this made him respected amongst his men, the kings army Maxius’s army. Maxius had started to believe that his men and the people of his Kingdom respected Lrac more than him, and Maxius was a very jealous king.”

A B C16 17 18

18

Q 8How many vegetable side dishes are on offer at the Indian Harvest?

19

Woman Centred Networking for Business Success!

Business networking for women is on the increase and The Athena Network is one of a number of networking groups operating in the local area. Athena organises monthly lunches for women in business. Their aims are to:

Provide opportunities to make strategic • connections with professionals in a wide range of industry sectors.Develop members’ business skills through a • choice of interactive workshops and training courses.Encourage women in business to inspire and • support others for greater success.

It was these aims that attracted Jackie Clifford, the Regional Director for the Athena Network on the Essex Suffolk Borders to purchase an Athena franchise. Jackie’s main business is Clarity Learning and Development and she is committed to helping people achieve their business goals through learning and development activities.

Jackie explains that developing business and networking skills, whilst inspiring and motivating women in business, is key to every Athena meeting. “At the heart of our activities is the monthly networking lunch which brings women from a range of industry sectors together over a good lunch in an attractive venue. During the 2-hour meeting everyone has the opportunity to present their business, as well as take part in two learning activities (one on networking skills and the other on a business topic) and hear how members have supported each other and worked together during the previous month. Additionally members have access to other Athena members across the UK and now in Australia via our networking website called Athena Connect.”

Why women only networking? “It’s about providing a space where women can develop their confidence and business skills away from the perceived pressures of a mixed environment. Men and women communicate differently (the Venus / Mars syndrome) and they do business in different ways – these ways are not right or

wrong, just different! By providing women-only networking events at a time and with a regularity that suits business women who have a range of responsibilities in their working and personal lives, Athena has addressed a gap in the market.”

The Athena Network was founded in 2006 in response to requests from women who found it impossible to attend weekly breakfast networks, but wanted to take part. Since then Athena has gone from strength to strength, this year launching groups in Australia.

Networking should be a positive experience both from the business perspective and personally. Commenting on the business benefits Hannah Breen of Your Potential said “I’ve had business passed my way that has easily covered the cost of my membership; and I’ve been able to recommend a number of my group members to other businesses”; whilst Jennifer Elsey of Elsey Adcock Associates comments “Our business has also benefited from the ripple effect. Athena encourages its members to spend time getting to know and understand each others’ businesses, this has resulted in our design and marketing business being recommended to companies outside the Athena Network.” And on the more personal benefits Michelle Coultharde-Steer, copywriter and researcher says “I always feel inspired after every Athena Network lunch and leave with a smile on my face!”

For more information on the Athena Network visit www.theathenanetwork.com and to book a place

at a meeting on the Essex Suffolk Borders call Jackie Clifford on 08458 335204 or e-mail her

on jackie@theathenanetwork.com.

I always feel inspired after every Athena Network lunch and leave with a smile on my face!

A B C13 14 15

20

September and October Special

Wednesday and Thursday evenings2 for 1 off Selected Menu

Book now for Christmas39 GROVE ROAD, WOODBRIDGE, SUFFOLK IP12 4LG

TEL: 01394 382202E: reception@grovehousehotel.ltd.uk

W: www.grovehousehotel.ltd.uk

24H Call OutService

SPECIALISTS IN REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE

Q 9When you visit the Indian Harvest how much will you have to have to pay to park for 2 hours?

21

A B Cnothing 40p 70p

22

Q 10 What is the Indian Harvest’s traditional tandoori oven made out of?

23

Business is Booming at BasepointBasepoint Ipswich officially opened by the MayorNine months after it first opened its doors to the local business community, Basepoint Business Centre in Ipswich was officially opened by the Mayor and west-end musical star Ruthie Henshall (Marguerite, Cats, Miss Saigon and more) in a ceremony at the centre on Thursday 24 September at 1.00 pm.

Basepoint specialises in the development and operation of managed business, innovation and enterprise centres. They provide comprehensive accommodation and support infrastructure packages to new and early-stage companies within a supportive and secure environment.

Following the success of Basepoint’s offer of six months rent-free space to start-up business, it is now a business hub for 42 companies and home to such dynamic products as the Stylaphone (yes, the thing that Rolf Harris used to play and Little Boots played at Glastonbury). The centre will also

be hosting a mini-expo of some of the work of these new companies that promises to show what a dynamic business community is growing on the outskirts of Ipswich at Ransomes Europark.

Involved with commercial property since 1995, Basepoint is part of The ACT Foundation – a leading UK grant making charity. As the main trading arm of ACT, their revenue does more than simply maintain and develop Basepoint Business Centres – it helps to make a difference to those people in society who need it most – such as the elderly, the disabled and the disadvantaged.

The Ipswich centre, has already made an impact on the local community., it has created a partnership with local charity Out & About and is already organising a programme of fundraising activities in aid of disabled children in the Ipswich area and beyond.

Essential IFA LtdIndependent financial advice

Retirement advice •Annuities serviceSavings and Investment advice

Inheritance Tax Plan Low cost life & critical illness coverBusiness Loans • Income Protection

Ethical IFA service where 10% of turnover goes to Cancer Campaign in Suffolk

Essential IFA Ltd, Unit 16, Basepoint Business Centre, 70-72 The Havens, Ramsomes Europark, Ipswich, IP3 9SJ

t: 01473 722766 • m: 07957 119112peterherd@essentialifa.com

www.essentialifa.comEssential IFA Ltd is an appointed representative of The Whitechurch

Network Ltd, which is authorised & regulated by the Financial Services Authority. The FSA does not regulate tax planning.

Your Local Independent Will WritersDon’t lose everything you have worked

for to care home fees or the taxman!

Call us today We specialize in

protecting your assets for your loved ones.

Wills and TrustsProbate Advice and Assistance

Lasting Power of Attorney

0800 0936601 • 07957 804710hazel@graceestateplanning.co.uk

www.graceestateplanning.co.uk

A B CBrick Clay Stainless Steel

24

What’s on... If you have a listing you’d like to appear here email it to us at: editor@roundaboutsuffolk.co.uk or visit our website and add it there!

Comedy11th OctoberHoipolloi and The New Wolsey Theatre present HUGH HUGHES IN... 360. A marvellous mixture of memories and random recollections.www.hoipolloi.org.uk • www.wolseytheatre.co.uk • 01473 295900

14th to 17th OctoberLipService and The New Wolsey Theatre present DESPERATE TO BE DORIS, a new comedy featuring some of Doris Day’s greatest hits.www.lip-service.net • www.wolseytheatre.co.uk • 01473 295900

18th OctoberGlynis Henderson Productions and The New Wolsey Theatre present ENNI, Ennio Marchetto, ‘the living cartoon’,www.wolseytheatre.co.uk • 01473 295900

30th October Seckford Theatre and Jamie Wilson Productions present Ha Ha Hitler – Set in 1942 occupied France, the tale of three hopeless RAF pilots planning an escape... 01394 615015

Theatre5th to 7th OctoberWilliam Shakespeare’s THE WINTER’S TALE at the New Wolsey Theatre, Shakespeare’s late, great romance weaves high drama and low comedy to tell a story of heartbreak, reunion and new found hope. www.wolseytheatre.co.uk • 01473 295900

8th to 9th OctoberBubbles, a warm, funny and poignant musical comedy boxoffice@aldeburgh.co.uk • 01728 687110

8th to 10th OctoberSpymonkey and New Wolsey Theatre present MOBY DICKwww.spymonkey.co.uk • www.wolseytheatre.co.uk • 01473 295900

29th OctoberCompany FZ and New Wolsey Theatre present WE CAN BE HEROES www.companyfz.com • www.wolseytheatre.co.uk • 01473 295900

29th to 31st OctoberNew Wolsey Young Company presents THE DUMB WAITER by Harold Pinter. www.wolseytheatre.co.uk • 01473 295900

Arts, Crafts & fashion1st to 4th October: 12pm to 4pmSutton Hoo Quilt Art Exhibition - Spirit of Discovery Tranmer House Sutton Hoo Woodbridge Suffolk IP12 3DJ Adult £3 • www.nationaltrust.org.uk

8th October: 7pm to 10pm Cake & Catwalk, Shop, pamper, new look, make-over and treatments. Top brand clothing at discounted prices and pre-loved clothing. Stunning jewellery and accessories. Wine and cake. Entry £2 Martlesham Church Hall (next to Douglas Bader pub) www.cakeandcatwalk.co.uk

16th OctoberFelixstowe’s first Fairtrade Fashion Show Colneis Junior School, 7pm.Tickets on sale from Harambee in Victoria Street, Felixstowe.

25th October: 10am to 4pmWoodbridge Antiques & Collectors Fair 60+ tables with different dealers selling something for everyone. Food & refreshments available. Free Parking. Community Hall (Close to Railway Station), Station Road, Woodbridge 07909 623439.

Heritage & Historical events2nd October Martlesham Heath Aviation Society presents Restoring Vintage Aircraft. Martlesham Heath Community Centre www.mhas.org.uk • Howard King: 01473 274300

4th OctoberBentwaters Cold War Museum open day. An ideal all weather attraction. Building 134, Bentwaters Parks, Rendlesham, Woodbridge IP12 2TW www.bcwm.org.uk

15th October: 7.30pmThe Suffolk Family History Society. Presents: “Remembrance and The Great War – A Very British View”. A talk by Taff GillinghamThe Red Cross Hall, Chevallier Street, Ipswich. £2 per person.

Q 11 Who owns the Indian Harvest Restaurant?

25

18th October: 2pm to 4pmSutton Hoo: Edith Pretty Tour & Tea – A tour of focussing on the life of Edith Pretty who instigated the 1939 excavations. Includes access to Edith’s former home, followed by a cream tea. Visitor Centre Tranmer House Sutton Hoo Woodbridge Suffolk IP12 3DJ £9.60 • www.nationaltrust.org.uk • Booking Essential 01394 389737

Nature, Health and the great outdoors!2nd October: 7pm to 9.30pm Family Evening: ‘After Dark’ – Night walk exploring Foxburrow Farm’s wildlife, with games and activities. Recommended for 8 year olds and over. Children £3, Adults £1.50 • 01394 380113

4th October Suffolk Horse Society Ploughing Match Bucklesham, Ipswich www.suffolkpunchtrust.org

4th October: 11am to 1pm or 2pm to 4pm Family Crop to Shop Trail – Fun family trail with hands on activities and games, Foxburrow Farm (part of the Aldeburgh Food & Drink Festival) Children £3.50, Adults £1.50 • 01394 380113

10th to 11th October Robin Hood Game & Country Show – A fun day out for all the family. Suffolk Showground, Trinity Park, Suffolk IP3 8UH www.robinhoodcountryshow.co.uk • 01702 549622

27th October: 2pm to 4pm Family Afternoon: ’The Gruffalo’ – Take a stroll through the deep dark wood to find creatures. Foxburrow Farm Children £3.50, Adults £1.50 • 01394 380113

29th October: 10am to 2pm Children’s Activity Day: ‘Autumn Adventures’ – wildlife activities for 6 to 10 year olds, Foxburrow Farm, £6 each • 01394 380113.Kids Stuff10th October Tall Stories and The New Wolsey Theatre present SOMETHING ELSE A magical show recommended for ages 3+

11th October Woodbridge Youth Rugby Development Festival for Under 9‘s to under 12‘s at the Club’s grounds. Simon Ballard: 07766 136554 or Karen Debenham: juniorfixtures@woodbridgerugby.net.

What’s on... If you have a listing you’d like to appear here email it to us at: editor@roundaboutsuffolk.co.uk or visit our website and add it there! 20th to 21st October

New Wolsey Theatre & Scamp Theatre present STICK MAN - LIVE ON STAGE From the book by Julia Donaldson, Recommended for ages 4+

24th October to 1st November: 11am to 4pmSutton Hoo: Halloween Trail – Solve the clues, find the pumpkins and win a Halloween treat. Visitor Reception Sutton Hoo Tranmer House Sutton Hoo Woodbridge Suffolk IP12 3DJ £1.50 • www.nationaltrust.org

27 October New Wolsey Theatre presents UNDER 18 COMEDY. Another evening of professional comedy for under 18s Recommended for ages 12+

Music, festivals, food & Drink7th October: 7.30pmSeckford Theatre – The Eisenach Ensemble: directed by Christine Whiffen with Sue Williams, Soprano 01394 615015

3rd October: 9pm onwards.Acoustic blues. Saltshaker are playing at the Yaxley Cherry Tree www.saltshaker-blues.co.uk

22nd October SEGUE presents ADRIANO ADEWALE GROUP A global fusion of musical influences. New Wolsey Theatre.

23rd to 24th October The Generating Company presents CACOPHONY Combining drumming and dance, www.noiseensemble.com

24th to 25th October Suffolk Herring Festival – Suffolk has a long historical association with the herring and this festival encourages creativity and activity based on the herring. Middleton Farm Shop, Middleton, Suffolk, IP17 3NS

24th October: 7.30pm Seckford Theatre: Ralph McTell ‘Movers & Shakers’ – This Ivor Novello Award winner will take you on a journey along his musical path. £20 01394 615015

26th October FASCINATING AIDA New Wolsey Theatre

30th to 31st OctoberMARKUS THE SADIST RAP OPERA www.jonzi-d.co.uk

Send your answers to: Roundabout competition, Greenacres, Mill Lane, Alderton, Woodbridge IP12 3DB or email them to editor@roundaboutsuffolk.co.uk to arrive by 25th October 2009. All the correct entries received will be put into a hat and the winner will be drawn on 28th October 2009

26

What’s on... faith, Spiritual & Charitable events4th OctoberHarvest Festival at St Mary’s Church. 8am Holy Communion, 10am Parish Eucharist with gifts brought by the children, 6.30pm Festival Evensong.

11th October The Martlesham Heath 10K and Fun Run – Do either the 10K run or the one-lap Fun Run. Refreshments will be available. www.woodbridgelions.org.uk • 0845 8332820

12th October: 7.30 pmSt. Mary’s Church Centre: ‘The Fight for Faith – Christ in a Christian School’. Mr. Stephen Cole, Headmaster of Woodbridge School

14th October Fundraising “Swishing” Event – Belstead Brook Hotel, Ipswich. “swapping items - but in exchange for a modest fee per item swapped”. All funds raised will go to Breast Foot Forward.

17th October: 10.00am to 12noon Martlesham Community Council are holding a “Jumble, Plant and Book “ Sale in the Pavilion on Martlesham Heath. Admission 30p.

26th October: 7.30pmSt. Mary’s Church Centre presents ‘Face to Faith’ by The Rt. Revd. Richard Harries, formerly Bishop of Oxford

Business & Networking7th October: 9.30am to 12 noonFriends in Business Monthly Networking Meeting, Basepoint, Ransomes EuroPark, Ipswich www.friendsinbusinessuk.ning.com/

8th October: 7:30pmQuills October talk ‘Warriors, Settlers and Nomads’ by Christina Dillmann a hypnotherapist and life coach. Quills ladies meet monthly at Seckford Hall. Non-members £3. Caroline: 07775 620226.

14th October: 12 noon to 2pm Athena Monthly Networking Lunch for Women Belstead Brook Manor Hotel, Ipswich. www.theathenanetwork.com Jackie Clifford: jackie@theathenanetwork.com • 08458 335204

21st October: 9.30am to 12noonCoastalNet Monthly Networking Meeting, Ufford Park www.coastalnet.co.uk

26th October: 10am to 1pmBrains Trust Mastermind Group Ravenwood Hall, Rougham alexparr@lineone.net

27th October: 7pm to 9pm WiRE (Women in Rural Enterprise) Monthly Networking Meeting, Ravenwood Hall, Rougham

Make your phone ring!Advertise here...

Call us now on: 01394 330717 01394 412160or email: sales@roundaboutsuffolk.co.uk

27