Mr Smith and Mr Dockerty have been working on the Comfort as skippers and in other roles for many years.
Mr Dockerty started aboard the boat doing the washing-up as a boy, and his wife Francesca often sings with the boat’s jazz band. He gave up his role as a fire-fighting chief to become joint skipper and owner.
The eldest member of the jazz band celebrating 35 years service on the Comfort, 93-year-old Derek Cubitt, right, hands over his saxophone to Martin Eaton, a younger member of the Broads Chords band.
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Mr and Mrs Smith also had their marriage celebrations aboard the Comfort.
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Ready to welcome you. . . Pascal and Karine Canevet, owners of Maison Bleue in Bury St Edmunds.
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After a year of eating in, it s time to eat out. Suffolk has a growing reputation for its excellent restaurants and gastropubs so here are some ready to take your reservation.
Maison Bleue, Bury St Edmunds
Modern French fine dining featuring finest local seasonal produce, artfully prepared by chef patron Pascal Canevet and his team. Outstanding wines in a list put together by Karine Canevet, Michelin Guide Sommelier of the year 2021. Bookings now being taken for dining from May 18 for up to six people or two households. maisonbleue.co.uk
A couple enjoying a massage at Bedford Lodge
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Stressed? Need to relax and get away from it all? Well, as of Monday, May 17, you can do just that, as spas and saunas reopen in the latest phase out of lockdown.
A number of Suffolk spas have explained how excited they are to run at full capacity again, helping people unwind and feel their best selves ahead of summer.
All facilities will have a number of Covid-safe protocols in place, in line with government requirements. To find out specific measures, get in touch with the spas directly.