NEWS All the latest from around the region RAISE A GLASS Bayfield Catering (https://bayfieldcatering. co.uk) is celebrating a great year of success! The Norfolk-based business was not only runner-up in the Aylsham Show Food and Drink Hero Awards but also recently scooped the title of Best Wedding Catering Company in the SME News UK Enterprise Awards. Chef and owner Emma Boubaker said, “We cannot wait to celebrate with our staff and everyone who helped get us to where we are now.” CAMBRIDGE STAYCATION HOTSPOT It’s official, Cambridge is a top destination for a weekend getaway! The university city has been named third best staycation hotspot in the UK behind York second and Oxford in first place. Great news for couples in the region looking for somewhere close to home to take time out from the wedding planning! The research, conducted by travel insurance experts Forbes Advisor, scored UK locations on key factors such as the cost of eating out, transport and attractions, to discover the best places for visitors to enjoy a memorable experience. Nearlywed NEWWOODLAND CEREMONY SPACE If you love the idea of walking up a tree-lined aisle under dappled sunshine to say ‘I do’, with birds singing in the trees overhead, this could be your dream come true. The new woodland ceremony glade at Alpheton Hall Barns in Suffolk is an idyllic spot for romantic al fresco weddings and you don’t need to worry if the weather’s bad as there’s always the beautiful Ceremony Barn as backup. The woodland glade includes a hand-crafted oak ceremony feature, completed in spring this year by owner Nic Willcocks, providing cover for the registrars, the happy couple and witnesses. There’s rustic, wooden bench seating too for 200 or more people, a ceremony table, power and sound system. Hundreds of native woodland bulbs and plants including anemones, bluebells and primroses have also been planted to create a carpet of colour in the years to come. For more information on weddings at Alpheton Hall Barns visit https://alpheton-hall-barns.co.uk and turn to our local venues feature on page 25. www.bigfishphotography.com WITH THIS RING Bradley Hatch Jewellers of Wroxham has recently expanded its wedding collection to include zirconium wedding bands for men. The design-led collection incorporates an extensive range of precious metals and diamonds in the masculine, elegant styles. Lightweight and highly scratch-resistant, zirconium is a popular choice for everyday wear and a modern twist on classic designs. Visit www.bradleyhatch.com YOUR ESSENTIALS 9
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