Spring 2020

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Back copy of Spring 2020 North Norfolk Living magazine including delivery (UK only).

Today’s mini interview is with Rachel Forsyth, c

Today’s mini interview is with Rachel Forsyth, co-director of @thetreehouseholt, who’ll be sharing a snapshot of her life during the pandemic.
The Treehouse is a community interest company based in what used to be Holt’s Children’s Centre. They have a café (which has just reopened for outdoor dining), serving coffee and yummy cakes, free groups and workshops for all ages, on-site baby weighing scales, and two gardens, including a kitchen garden. They also have a community fridge and provide free packed lunches for children.
Working: It’s been a crazy few months of juggling homeschooling four children, with keeping things ticking over at The Treehouse. The community fridge especially has been incredibly busy.
Reading: ‘Cure - Mind over Body’ I was gifted it by a friend recently as I’ve rediscovered my interests in psychology.
Watching: I love a medical drama especially House and Grey’s Anatomy. I’ve watched so much that it’s ‘almost’ like attending medical school!
Discovering: That they don’t teach maths like they used to! I have learnt so many new methods of long division over this last year that it’s verging on crazy.
Destressing by: I’ve recently found a love for yoga and try to fit in a few minutes each day, and as much sleep as I can manage.
Growing: My fingers are not particularly green, but our first batch of strawberry plants have gone in this week, so fingers crossed.
#lockdownlife #interview #holt #northnorfolk #northnorfolkliving

Our next mini interview is with Jessica Petrie, Ge

Our next mini interview is with Jessica Petrie, General Manager, at @kingsheadnr Letheringsett, who shared this snapshot of her life during the pandemic with us, back in December. The Kings Head re-opened today for alfresco drinks and dining in the spacious gardenWorking: with my fantastic team on how we execute the daily changes that Covid has thrust upon us within our hospitality business. To add a bit of normality we are planning our next Norfolk Gin Festival which will be held in our lovely garden in summer 2021 - a great opportunity for us to check in with our local suppliers and taste their samples!Reading: I’ve just re-read The Vesuvius Club by Mark Gatiss; you can’t beat a camp Victorian spy novel.Watching: I’ve re-watched all of Downton Abbey since the last lockdown and I could quite happily watch it all again. I’m a sucker for a period drama.Listening to: Sam Smith’s new album Love Goes is fantastic, a really variety of genre. A mix of sob your heart out ballads and a few bops to dance to.Discovering: drawing with ink, it’s very therapeutic. I find I start doodling and when I look up two or three hours have passed.Following: all of our sister hospitality establishments and as many local and national foodie sites as I can muster. There has been some really great content, support messages and also recipes out there. It’s all been very encouraging with lots new ideas, how-tos and recipes to follow.Destressing by: running! Surprisingly! If you’d told me that six months ago, I would have had a good laugh!📷 1. Jessica
2. A member of The Kings Head team 📷 @sagecreates_#hospitality #reopening #northnorfolk #northnorfolkliving #12april

The first of today’s mini interviews is with flo

The first of today’s mini interviews is with florist Marie Crowley, of florist, home and garden giftware shop, @myrtleandthymeflorist located in courtyard garden of @bristonhorseshoes. Marie will be sharing a snapshot of her life during the pandemic.Both Myrtle & Thyme and The Three Horseshoes have reopened today, the latter for alfresco drinks and dining.Reading: I am currently reading a book called The Girl in the Letter by Emily Gunnis, a fantastic twisty, heart-wrenching novel that stays with you. I have subscribed to Country Living magazine which I really enjoy receiving each month; I get very inspired with the interior designs, trends, recipes and ideas for crafts etc.Watching: Monty Don, a very clever gardener. I get lots of wonderful ideas from watching this programme. The Repair Shop is amazing to watch too, they are such clever people. Another favourite is The Antique Roadshow, I love antiques and you learn a lot from these experts.Listening: I love variations of music; I do enjoy listening to Radio 2, classic radio. YouTube is a favourite of mine as I listen to café style music, jazz, bossa, and piano.I enjoy relaxing music which helps whilst I’m working creating beautiful bouquets - good for the mind and soul.Discovering: New techniques and trends, keeping busy takes your mind off this pandemic we have experienced in the last year. Planning future events helps to keep your mind occupied - I have discovered lots of new holiday destinations I wish to visit in the UK - the Lake District is top of my list this year.Destressing by: Walking in North Norfolk is a big tick in the box, talking to close friends and family, helping others makes you feel happier in yourself. Cooking is very satisfying especially when baking. Reading also helps declutter your mind, and being creative.Growing: My business, which opened at the beginning of December 2020. During the lockdown, I have been able to continue working, offering click and collect or deliveries such as sympathy tributes, very sad occasions but I was able to help families have flowers for their loved ones.#12April #florist #homeware #hospitality #northnorfolk #northnorfolkliving

Sending best wishes on this sunny morning to all t

Sending best wishes on this sunny morning to all the businesses reopening today and over the next few days, from all of us at North Norfolk Living magazine.
Stay tuned for a few celebratory posts and features from us!#12April #northnorfolk #coast #eastcoast #northnorfolkliving

Our next mini interview is with Annabel Brocks of

It was hailing, with an icy northerly wind but tha

It was hailing, with an icy northerly wind but that sky over the marsh at sunset last night was just perfection!
#sunset #eveningsky #april #weather #pinksky #brancasterstaithe #northnorfolkliving

Introducing our next series of mini interviews in

Introducing our next series of mini interviews in which people share a snapshot of their lives during the pandemic. First up is Kirstie Boon, wedding and sales executive @titchwellmanor, who I interviewed back in JanuaryWorking
I am absolutely THRILLED to be working with @titchwellmanorweddings in working with couples to plan their special days. My career within this industry was uncertain during the pandemic, but I feel so lucky to have landed a role for this beautiful wedding venue, with the most fantastic team.Reading
Skincare by @carolinehirons, educating myself on products and routines. What’s everyone’s must have skincare/beauty product?Watching
The White Queen, The White Princess and The Spanish Princess on Amazon - I am a sucker for a historical drama: the scandals, the costumes!Listening to
Heart 80s is always on in the background (I think I was born in the wrong era!). Every now and then, an absolute wedding must-have will come on, like ‘Come On Eileen’! What’s your must have wedding reception song?Discovering
I’d like to say I’ve become the next winner of Bake Off with my baking skills, but the truth is I enjoy eating the cakes so much more than making them. I’ll leave it to the experts at @loveweddingcakes!Following
@primadonnabridalnorwich for lifting our lockdown spirits with a bit of glamour, @floralsistas for their fabulous on-trend floral arrangements, and @modernloveweddingsuk for providing heaps of knowledge and wisdom with local businesses.Destressing by
Pinterest. Always. There is nothing more soothing to me than scrolling through hundreds of beautiful images of weddings: table settings, décor, flowers, dresses, ideas and inspiration! See what I’ve pinned: https://www.pinterest.co.uk/TitchwellManorWeddingsGrowing
I planted tulip and daffodil bulbs last autumn, so I’m hoping they will make an appearance come spring. Tulips are my absolute favourite, and think they are stunning in a bridal bouquet!#lockdownlife #northnorfolk #weddings #northnorfolkliving #interview

Wishing everyone a very Happy Easter 🐣 📷 We

Wishing everyone a very Happy Easter 🐣
📷 Wells Harbour, summer 2018#wellsnextthesea #harbour #norfolkcoast #eastcoast #northnorfolkliving

Follow your art! The weather might feel a little l

Follow your art!
The weather might feel a little less than spring-like this morning, but 'Antique Star Jug' (pictured) by @debbiegeorgeartist is full of the joys of the season. Her work is currently being shown online by Bircham Gallery as part of a joint exhibition with ceramicist Virginia Graham, which will continue until 21 April, and be on show in the gallery itself when restrictions ease.
During lockdown, many of our local galleries are busy online. So why not log on, sit back and join us for a virtual browse @birchamgallery14 @thereddotgallery @pinkfootgallery @galleryplus.wells @pocockstheartmonger @birdiefortescue, just follow the #linkinbio#art #artists #localgalleries #lockdownlife #supportlocal #norfolk #northnorfolkliving #spring #flowers #stilllife