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Thismonthwe’refocusing onschoolsandaswellas lookingatsomefinelocal establishmentswetakealookatthecost ofbringingupachild–youmightwant tositdownbeforereadingthis.

Elsewherewe’refashion-focused, speakingtodesignerSamanthaBrooke aswellasgettingsomeunderwear advicefromFashPackStyle.

BrothersJonathanandAlexanderNeil arelivingtheirdreamandhaveusedthe backgroundsinthebarindustryto createtheirveryowngins–findout moreonpage30.

Elsewherewedineoutatthreevery differentrestaurants,speaktothecastof PrideandPrejudice*(*sortof)and havetipsforhomeandgarden.

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Enjoythefull Rolexexperience

Rolexwatchesaresomeofthe mostsought-aftertimepieces intheworld;theyarecrafted fromthefinestmaterialsand assembledwithscrupulousattentionto detail.

HLBrownisproudtobepartof theworldwidenetworkofOfficial RolexRetailersandhasrecentlyadded afurtherstringtoitsbowby becominganAuthorisedRolexService Centre.Thismeansthatitcanofferthe samelevelofserviceasanyother

Rolexfacilityintheworldinorderto protectandenhancethealreadyvery highstandingofthebrand.

“Weareveryproudtohavebeen awardedthestatusofbeingan AuthorisedServiceCentre,”said managingdirectorofHLBrown, JamesFrampton.

ToachievethisreveredstatusHL Brownhasinvestedinitswatch workshop,addingdedicatedcleaning andpolishingroomstocomplementa state-of-the-artwatchmakingroom,all

ofwhichhavebeenbuilttoRolex specifications.

Thefamily-runbusiness,whichdates backto1861,hassimilarlyinvestedin watchmakerMatthewArdron,who joinedinJanuary2020andhassince goneontocompletetrainingwiththe BritishSchoolofWatchmakingin Manchester,wherehegainedthe institution’s1,800-hourcourse certificatewithflyingcolours.Matthew hasalsobeentrainedbyRolexinhouseonvariouscoursesandgained

HLBROWNISNOWANAUTHORISEDSERVICECENTRE.

theaccreditationtoserviceRolex watchesinJuly2021.

“It’sarealprivilegetobeablework onsuchexceptionaltimepieces,”said Matthew.“Thenewworkshopallowsus toserviceandmaintainyourwatchto thelevelsyouwouldexpectfrom Rolex.Weuseallgenuinecomponents andparts.”

Theserviceincludesarigorous testingprocessforwaterproofing, includingvacuum,pressureand condensationtests,ensuringyourwatch

isperfectlysealedagainsttheelements.

HLBrownisoneofthelongestestablishedandmostrespectedjewellery andwatchbusinessesintheregionandis stillownedandrunbythesamefamily; Jamesrepresentsthefifthgeneration.

TheawardingofAuthorisedService Centrestatusfurtherstrengthensits relationshipwithRolex.Thiscomes afteramajorrefurbishmentin2020 addedashowroomfortheluxury brand,whichoccupiesalmosthalfthe Barker’sPoolstore.It’sinthisdedicated

area,customersareaffordedaone-hour appointmentwheretheycandiscuss anyserviceormaintenanceneeds.It’s allpartofthe‘Rolexexperience’.

Whetheryou’relookingtopurchase atimepieceorhaveoneserviced,you canenjoythefullRolexexperienceat HLBrown.

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Aproudrecord

enwoodEstatesLimited,the Doncasterbasedlandand propertydevelopmentcompany, hasachievednationalrecognitionforthe qualityofitsnewhomesacrossthenorth ofEngland.

Thecompany’s‘Embankment’ developmentatScholey’sWharf, Mexboroughwashighlycommendedat thenationalLocalAuthorityBuilding Control(LABC)Awardsinthe‘Best MediumVolumeNewHousing Development’.

TheJudgesrecognisedtwoparticular elementsinawardingthiscommendation –thequalityofthe25completedhomes adjacenttotheMexboroughCanal;and thecompany’seffectivepartnership workingwithDoncasterCounciland otherregulatorstodeliverhomesaimed atfirst-timebuyersandfamiliesgiven thelackofavailablesupplyacrossthe region.

Itisalsothefourthtimethatthe company’sworkhasbeenrecognisedby theLABCoverthepastdecadeand followsthe‘Embankment’beingawarded ‘BestNewHousingDevelopment(ten plus)’attheSouthYorkshireand HumberLocalinJune2022.

Sheffield-basedCODAStudios designedthescheme,whilstEastwood ConsultingEngineersactedasprincipal engineer.

FenwoodEstatesisnowaccelerating

itsworkacrosstheremainderofits portfolioinYorkshireandNorth Nottinghamshire,includingbuildingthe firstphaseifits33-unitKnightsGate developmentinSutton-cum-loundand thepreparationoflandtobuildamixof 28two,threeandfour-bedroomhomes closetoDoncasterSheffieldAirport,on aprominentGatewaypositiononthe crossroadsofFirstAvenueandHayfield Lane.

Fenwoodisalsogrowingitsland pipelinethroughactivelyengagingwith anumberoflandownerswithoneto10acrebrownfieldandgreenfieldsites acrossYorkshireandNorth Nottinghamshire.Thecompanyisusing its£7millionfundingfacilityfromtheSt Bride’sWhiteRoseResidential Partnershipforthesenewsites,including thosethatarestalledduetoengineering orviabilitychallenges.

MelissaKroger,ManagingDirectorof FenwoodEstatessaid:“Scholey’sWharf wastheculminationofnearlytwo decadesofhardwork–designingand deliveringagreatschemewithCoda StudiosandEastwoods;remediatingthe land;andbuildingsustainablehomesthat willlastwhileremainingaffordableto localpeople.

“I’mabsolutelythrilledwiththisfirst nationalrecognitionofourscheme, providingfurthervalidationofwhatwe continuetodeliverasabusiness: thoughtfullydesigned,qualitynew homesthathelptoimprovetheareaswe investin.

“Wewanttocontinuethisproud recordonourothersitesinDoncaster andacrosstherestofYorkshireto providethehomesthatpeopledeserve.”

Findoutmoreatwww.fenwood.com

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TheEmbankment developmentinMexborough

“I’mabsolutelythrilledwiththisfirstnational recognitionofourscheme,providingfurther validationofwhatwecontinuetodeliverasa business:thoughtfullydesigned,qualitynew homesthathelptoimprovetheareasweinvestin.”

Knights Gate

Sutton-Cum-Lound

Prices from £295,000 - £450,000

The tranquil countryside setting and array of house types makes Knights Gate the perfect place to live being just a 10 minute car journey to Retford train station, taking you to Kings Cross in 1 hour and 25 minutes! Knights Gate is perfect for peaceful living yet close enough to the action!

Fenwood Estates bring you Knights Gate, an elegant development of thirtythree exclusive new homes built with love in the respected village of Suttoncum-Lound, Retford, Nottinghamshire.

The site showcases an assorted range of sleek two storey homes with four delectable house types to choose from. The bespoke four bedroom detached properties and three bedroom semi-detached properties are perfect for today’s buyers, with bustling family orientated lives at the heart of the layout designs. Each home boasts contemporary, stylish design with the space and facilities your modern life demands. Finished to the highest quality, Fenwood Estates timeless light and airy properties are finished with a polished specification, with properties you will be proud to call your own home. Reserve early to personalise your build with a range of style and suites to choose from.

Design the kitchen of your dreams and the perfect bathroom for you to wind down and relax after a busy day. Further influence your interiors with a stunning choice of flooring.

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At Fenwood Estates we include everything without hidden extras. Each home comprises, fully turfed rear gardens with patios, carpets and tiled flooring throughout, fully fitted kitchen with integrated appliances, security alarm system, outside lights and even your outside tap are all included in our high standard specification.

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Each home reserved before Easter will include an incentive up to a cash value of £25,000.

Offers available within the package are 5% towards mortgage deposit, stamp duty paid, legal fees paid, upgrades to kitchen and flooring and contribution towards annual energy bills.

Enjoy countryside living in the heart of the village whilst being just 1 hour and 25 minutes from the City of London!

In addition to selling a fabulous range of bedding plants and perennials, we also stock a wide range of container grown trees and shrubs plus a selection of popular composts, bark and other gardening accessories.

Open Monday to Saturday: 10.00am – 4.00pm

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• Fantastic range of ceramic Patio Pots

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COMINGTOLEEDSTHISMONTH,WESPOKETOTHE INSPIRATIONBEHINDPRIDEANDPREJUDICE*(*SORTOF).

irectfromitstriumphintheWest EndwhereitwontheLaurence OlivierAwardforBestComedy, PrideandPrejudice*(*sortof)comesto LeedsGrandTheatrefrom24-29April.

Thisuniqueandaudaciousretellingof JaneAusten’sclassiclovestoryfeaturesa stringofpopclassicsincludingYoung HeartsRunFree,WillYouLoveMe TomorrowandYou’reSoVain.Men,

moneyandmicrophoneswillbefought overinthisirreverentbutaffectionate adaptationwherethestakescouldn’tbe higherwhenitcomestoromance.

ThecastincludesLeahJamieson,Lucy Gray,EmmyStonelake,MeganLouise Wilson,DannieHarris,LauraSoper,and RuthBrotherton.

WespoketowriterIsobelMcArthurto findoutmore.

L-R:ToriBurgess,IsobelMcArthur,Hannah Jarrett-Scott,ChristinaGordonandMeghanTyler Allimages©MattCrockett

HannahJarrett-Scott andIsobelMcArthur

Austen’soriginaltaleissowellloved asabook,televisionseriesandfilm, canyougiveusaninsightintowhat makesthisversionofPrideand Prejudice?

IsupposewhatIwasawareofwhen watchingmanyoftheotheradaptations ofthisnovelwasacertainpo-facedness whichhastakenholdoverthepast200 years.Forwhateverreasonthehumour ofAusten’snovelhasrepeatedlybeen side-linedintheinterestof…Idon’t know-somethingsoreverentthatit’s becomepositivelysolemn.Theoriginal bookisariot.So,thisadaptation–told bytheservants,usingkaraoke-isinthe spiritofAustenherselfandthewayshe writes.It’sfunny,feministandfront footed.

Wheredidyoufirsthavethe inspirationforPrideandPrejudice* (*sortof)?

Ihada50pcopyofthenovelfromthe second-handbookshopbelowmyflatin Glasgow.Iwasinmylatetwentiesand hadneverreadanyAustenbefore.I assumeditwouldbestarchy,unrelatable stuff–allred-noseddukesanddrawing rooms.HowwrongIwas.Openingat pageone,Istartedlaughing.And, crucially,nottheknowinglaughofa literaturegraduate(althoughIamone, formysins)–rather,thebelly-laughofa humanbeingwhorecognisedinthe matriarchofthisnovelawomanI’d encounteredahundredtimesinmyown life.Iknewinstantlythatinthisbook wereasetofobservationsandacastof charactersthatneededtobesharedwith asmanypeopleaspossible.‘Don’t believewhatyou’veseenatthemovies!’ Iwantedtoshout,‘Austenisaright laugh!’

Whatarethephysicalchallengesof theshow,giventhenumberofroles everyoneplays?

It’sarun-awaytrainfortheperformers! Thereare119namedcharactersinthe originalPride&Prejudice.Wehave reducedthistoanessential18inour production–playedbyjustfiveactors.

Lightning-fastcostumechangesare requiredfromthecastthroughout.They alsoplaytheinstruments,singthesongs andperformallthescenechanges.

Inouradaption,thePride&Prejudice storyistoldbythefemaleservantsofa RegencyErahousehold.Duringthe Napoleonicwars,thesewomenreallydid itall.Theyfacilitatedthemakingofart forcenturies.Andso,demonstratingthe workoftheensembleandthegraftof thoseindividualswhoaresoseldomat thecentreofanyperiodstoryfeltan importantgesturetomake.Without theseoverlookedandundervalued servantsofhouseholdslikeAusten’s–we wouldn’tevenhavethemusic, portraiture,ornovelsoftheperiod (includingthisone).

It’sbeensome 200 yearssincethe publicationofthenovel,what elementsdidyouwanttofeelveryof theirtimeinthepiece,andwhat elementsdidyouwanttofeelupto date?

Story-wise,itisn’taquestionofanything feelingoldorcontemporaryperse becausethenovelremainssorelevant.In ourshow,Pride&Prejudiceissettoa pop-karaokesoundtrack.Ibegan compilingalistofsongsatthestartof

thewritingprocessanddiscovered quicklythatallgoodartistscometothe sameconclusionsaboutlove.When JarvisCockertriestodefineit–hedoes sointhesametermsasAusten.It’sno coincidence.Somethingsjustendure.

TheshowwonBestComedyor EntertainmentPlayatthe 2022 Olivier Awards,andrecentlyyouwonthe EmergingTalentAwardattheEvening StandardTheatreAwards,whatwas thatfeelinglikeforyou?

Ithinkwe’reallextremelyproudofour collectiveachievementswiththisshow.It firstplayedattheTronTheatrein Glasgowin2018withatwo-weekrun planned.Tobestilldoingitnowis testamenttothehardworkandtalentof thecompanyandproofnotonlythat audiencesrespondtogenerous entertainmentbutalsothatall-female castswithregionalaccentsdon’tdetract fromhistoricalorliterarypiecesbut, rather,enhancethem.

PrideandPrejudice*(*sortof)isatLeeds GrandTheatrefromMonday24toSaturday 29April2023.Bookticketsat leedsheritagetheatres.comorcalltheBox Officeon01132430808

L-R:IsobelMcArthur,HannahJarrett-Scott, ChristinaGordon,ToriBurgessandMeghanTyler

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HimalayanGarden& SculpturePark: SpringEvents

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DragonellaEggQuest-10April

Rumoursarecirculatingthatadragon hashiddenitseggssomewhereinthe HimalayanGarden.Joinstoryteller Dragonellatolookforhiddensignsof magicasyouadventurethroughthe gardenonaquesttofindtheeggsand keepthemsafe.Bookingessentialsee websitefordetails.*

BotanicalIllustrationWorkshop25-27April

Joinaward-winningillustratorBridget Gillespieonthisthree-dayBotanical Illustrationworkshop.Youwillget individualtuitioncoveringdrawing, compositionandwatercolour techniques.Topicswillinclude observation,drawing,creatingformand mixingwatercoloursallinspiredfrom walkingaroundthebeautiful HimalayanGarden.Suitablefor completebeginnerstointermediate painters.Materialsarenotincluded. £200perpersonseewebsitefordetails.

EasterHolidayFun atHarlowCarr

1-17April,10am–5pm,daily www.rhs.org.uk/gardens/harlow-carr/whats-on HopondowntoRHSGardenHarlow CarrthisEasterholidayandsearchfor gianteggshiddenaroundthegardento winachocolateprize.Goonalargerthan-lifeegghunt,getstuckinwith forestschoolandfamilyworkshopsand enjoyadventurewalkswiththeGarden Detectives.Allactivitiesincludedwith gardenadmission.FreetoRHS membersandchildrenunderfive. Activitiesandtimesvary.

Theatre

Rapunzel

5-6April/CAST/castindoncaster.com JoinyourfavouritesWally,DameDolly andFairyTaleastheyembarkonaquest tobreakanenchantmentthatkeeps Rapunzellockedawayinhertower… butthewickedsorceressGothelhas otherplans.StarsBritain’sGotTalent’s JamieandChuck.

TheTwits

12-15April/DoncasterLittleTheatre doncasterlittletheatre.co.uk Boredwithplayingschoolkiddishtricks ononeanother,thegrotesque, satisfyinglyrevoltingcoupleMrandMrs Twitturntheirattentionstocapturing andtrainingafamilyofmonkeys,the Muggle-Wumps,foracircusact.

Themonkey’scruelincarcerationina cageisavengedwhenthebirdstrickthe Twitsintobelievingtheworldhas turnedupside-down.

TheTwitsjoinin,aidedbythebirds

Music

MimiWebb

15April/O2Academy

www.academymusicgroup.com/ o2academyleeds

Injusttwoyears,breakoutsingersongwriterMimiWebbhasrackedup over900millionglobalstreamsto date,andmultiplechart-toppingtracks including“HouseonFire,”“Good Without,”andmostrecently“Red Flags.”Mimihasperformedat theQueen’sPlatinumJubileein London,numerousfestivalssuchas CapitalFM’sSummertimeBalland IsleofWightFestival.

OllyMurs

28April/FirstDirectArena firstdirectarena.com

OllyMurstakestothestageaspartof his‘MarryMe’tour.Ifyourheart skipsabeat,thisisadayoutyou won’twanttomiss.

whodropglueontheirhair,andthe audienceisencouragedtoplaytheirpart infreeingthemonkeys.

KinkyBoots

18-22April/LeedsGrandTheatre leedsheritagetheatres.com

WinnerofsixTonyawardsonBroadway includingBestMusical,KinkyBoots featuresajoyous,Tony-winningscoreby CyndiLauperandahilarious,uplifting bookbyfour-timeTonywinnerHarvey Fierstein.

CharliePricereluctantlyinheritshis father’sshoefactory,whichisonthe vergeofbankruptcy.Tryingtoliveupto hisfather’slegacyandsavehisfamily business,Charliefindsinspirationinthe formofLola.Astheyworktoturnthe factoryaround,thisunlikelypairfind thattheyhavemoreincommonthan theyeverdreamedpossible…and discoverthatwhenyouchangeyour mindaboutsomeone,youcanchange yourwholeworld.

Comedy

TimVine

26-27April/CityVarietiesMusicHall leedsheritagetheatres.com

It’sTimVineandhe’sbackwithabrandnewstand-upshow!Comeandenjoya mountainofnonsense,daftone-liners, joyfulsongs,wobblypropsandridiculous humour(plusutterdrivel).Witnessthe stupidity,thenleave.Switchedonthe ChristmaslightsinCheamtwoyearson therun.Allticketsnon-repundable.

RosieHolt

30April/CityVarietiesMusicHall leedsheritagetheatres.com

SocialMediasensationandChortle Award-winnerRosieHoltdebutsanhour ofcomedybasedonhersmash-hit satiricalvideos,asseenbymillionsonline.

DragonellaEggQuest

OllyMurs MimiWebb

RosieHolt

Food&Drink

WetherbyBeerFestival

28-29April/WetherbyGrangePark www.wetherbybeerfest.co.uk WetherbyGrangeParkisplanningthe town’slargesteverbeerfestivalaimingto attractthousandsfromacrosstheregionas partofahugefundraisingpushnextyear.

TheWetherbyBeerFestivalwillbe jointlyrunbythecombinedvolunteer forcesoftherugby,cricket,bowlsand footballclubs.Aswellmorethan35 artisan,localandregionalbeers,ciders andstoutstosample,organisersare determinedtomakethisarealfamily affair,withlivemusic,aginbar, champagnelounge,children’s entertainmentandstreetfoodconcessions allpartofthetwo-dayfestival.

Anover-18sonlybusinessnetworking eventwilltakeplaceontheFriday eveningwithSaturday’sticketedevent opentoallageswithuptothree children,12andunder,allowedinfor freewitheverypayingadult.Doorsopen 5-11pmontheFridayand12noonuntil 11pmontheSaturday.

DeborahKelly,ChairofWetherbyBeer Festival,said:“Alltheprofitsfromthe WetherbyBeerFestivalwillbeinvested inGrangePark,helpingustokeeplocal grassrootssportsthriving.”

Anylocalbandsorsingerswhowould liketobeconsideredaspartofthelive musiclineupshouldalsogetintouchvia theBeerFestival’swebsiteorFacebook Page(@WetherbyBeerFestival).Thesame invitationappliestoanyindependent, local,foodproviderswhowouldliketo haveaconcessionatGrangeParkaspart ofthefestival.

Ticketscanbepurchasedinadvanceat www.wetherbybeerfest.co.ukfor£7per personor£8onthedayandthereisa widearrayofsponsorshippackagesalso available.

AlbertHouthuesen: Moon,Muse&Poet ClownExhibition

Until15April

DanumGallery,LibraryandMuseum www.dglam.org.uk

AlbertHouthuesenwasaDutch artist,whospenttheyearsduring theSecondWorldWarlivingin Doncaster.Itwasduringhistimein thetownthathestartedworkona seriesofimagesofclownsand harlequins,forwhichheisnow bestknown.

Thisexhibition,whichhasbeen createdinassociationwiththe AlbertHouthuesenTrust,follows Albert’slifefromhischildhoodin Amsterdam,tohistimein Doncasterandintohislateryears inLondon,whenaseriesof exhibitionshelpedtocreatehis reputationasoneofthemost originalartistsworkinginthis country.

Events Festival

EasteratYorkshire WildlifePark

1-3April/YorkshireWildlifePark www.yorkshirewildlifepark.com

Sliponyourrubyslippers,andjoin YorkshireWildlifeParkforajourney downtheyellowbrickroadandimmerse yourselfinatrulymagicaldaythisEaster.

DuringtheEasterhalfterm,thepark willbetransformedintothemagical LandofOz.Imagineliveshows featuringyourfavouritecharacters, includingDorothy,theScarecrow,theTin Man,andtheCowardlyLion,asthey bringthebelovedstorytolife.

Getyourcamerasready,asyou’llhave thechancetomeetandtakepictures withthecharactersscatteredthroughout thepark.Don’tmissoutonthisone-ofa-kindexperience,allincludedwithyour YorkshireWildlifeParkadmission.

JamesHaskell:Sex, TriesandVideotape

6April/LeedsCityVarieties

leedsheritagetheatres.com

DoncasterFake Festival

29April/SandallPark

www.fakefestivals.co.uk It’stheperfecttimeofyearfor blowing-outyourcobwebs,getting agrooveonandbeltingoutsome qualitytuneswithyourmates.Plus thisyear’sline-upissuperb–you canexpecttoseetributesto Queen,FooFighters,Muse,Bon Jovi,BowieandBlondie.

Exhibition Film

TheSuperMario Bros.Movie

7April

TheSuperMarioBros.Movieisan upcomingcomputer-animated fantasyadventurecomedyfilm basedontheNintendovideogame franchiseMario.

Voicesareprovidedbythelikes ofChrisPratt,AnnaTaylor-Joyand JackBlack.

JamesHaskell,thenumberonepodcaster withTheGood,theBadandtheRugby, authorofSundayTimesbestsellingbook “WhatAFlanker”,smash-hitfollowup “RuckMe”andhostofAmuseDouche, isbackontheroadonceagainwithhis newstageshow–“Sex,Triesand Videotape”.

JurassicTakeoverDay

12April/FirstDirectArena

firstdirectarena.com

Foronedayonly,comeandexperiencea uniquedinosauradventure.Visitstate-ofthe-artanimatronicdinosaurs-talktoa Triceratops,lookuptoaBrontosaurus, roarwithaT-Rex,screamwitha Spinosaurusandrunfromaraptor.You’ll havetheopportunitytotrainasaranger, learnaboutbabydinosaurs,takephoto opportunitiesinagyrosphereandtake selfieswithaDilophasaurus.

1PW:AllorNothing

22April/DoncasterDome www.dclt.co.uk

Europe’smust-seewrestlingpromotion returnstotheDomeforthefirsttimein 2023withagiganticFITETVevent, featuringhugeproductionvaluesand wrestlingstarsfromaroundtheglobeall competingforthemostprestigious championshipsinindependentwrestling.

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AfterthecoldestMarchon record,I’mmorethanready toditchmywintercoatand stepintospring.Who’swithme?

Comerainorshine,myfirstportof callisgoingtobeGreenRoomon theEasterBankHolidayweekendto checkoutthere-openingoftheir incredibleopen-airterrace.Arguably thebestnewbartohitcentralLeeds in2022,they’veuppedtheirgame evenfurtherfortheyearaheadby teamingupwithlocalheroessuchas WolfeBrosGinandNorthBrewing Cotomaketheiralreadystellardrinks offeringatrulyLeedsaffair.Trustme, it’sgoingtobetheplacetobethis summer.

Hardtobelieve,butoneofmygotococktailbarsreachesitsmilestone tenthbirthdaythisyear.The Alchemist,TrinityLeedshasbeenone ofthecity’smost-visitedhotspots sinceopeningin2013anddefinitely oneofmyfaveplacesforlunchand anafterworkcocktailorten.They’ll becelebratingthismonthwitha touchoftheatreintheirsignature

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Celebrating ten years of cocktails at The Alchemist, Trinity Leeds

creative cocktails and a delicious new menu coming very soon, see you at the bar?

Legendary chef Gino D’ Acampo has already built a strong presence across Yorkshire with several successful restaurants, but his latest venture is set to outshine them all. His newest eatery will reside in the recently refurbished Leeds Marriott Hotel and includes a pristine marble bar, Cicchetti bar, outdoor terrace and a deluxe open-plan restaurant.

Guests are in for a treat as Gino and his team of chefs and sommeliers have curated menus awash with quality, innovation and ingredient provenance. We can’t wait to drop in for a bite to eat and a glass or three of Barolo.

Whilst we’re on the subject of Italian food, if you’ve not heard about Rudy’s latest venue in Headingley, then where have you been? Their distinctive take on the classic Neapolitan pizza has taken Leeds by storm since 2020, and the newest addition to their growing portfolio looks to be another winner. Situated in the heart of the area on Otley Road, it’s already proving to be a hit with locals with the campana starter becoming a firm favourite and if they don’t make their Triple Pepperoni special a permanent fixture, then I’m going to have to have words. Completely addictive.

Moving away from food and drink, I can’t leave without mentioning some of the amazing gigs and shows going on in the city right now. Firstly, as a lifelong Snoop Dog fan, I was so happy to bag tickets to his recent First Direct Arena gig. He did not disappoint, and it was amazing to see the legend in my hometown. Talking of shows and having been bit by the theatre bug in the past few years, I’m also keen to catch some of the forthcoming shows at the Leeds Grand. Sister Act and Mamma Mia! will be first-time watches for me, but I’m also looking forward to seeing the latest interpretation of the brilliantly wild Kinky Boots.

That’s everything this month, but enjoy the bank holiday and I’ll be sharing more Yorkshire newness before you know it.

Gino D’ Acampo is opening a new restaurant at the recently refurbished Leeds Marriott Hotel

Rudy’s Headingley opens this month

Green Room is now open

madein leeds

Living thedream

BROTHERSJONATHANAND ALEXANDERNEILPUTTHEIR EXTENSIVEKNOWLEDGEOFTHE BARINDUSTRYTOTHETEXTBY LAUNCHINGTHEIRVERYOWNGIN.

It’severybartender’sdreamtoonedaycreatetheir ownspirit.SosaysbrothersJonathanandAlexander Neil.Andtheyknowathingortwo,havingworked inthehospitalityindustryforoveradecadeandowningthe LeedsbarsRoland’sandTheDominoClub.

Facedwithlotsofdowntimeduringthepandemic,they turnedtheirattentiontocreatingtheirownspiritandso WolfeBrosGinwasborn.

“Isupposeit’saboutseeingiftheknowledgewehave accumulated,whenputtothetest,cancreatesomething beautifulandthattheycanbeproudof,”saidJonathan.”Like many,aftertheinitialshockoftheoutbreak,westartedto devotethisenforcedsparetimeonapassionprojectandours wasgin.”

Thesiteoftheirfirstmicrodistillerywas39CallLane, originallyhometoajewellerscalledWolfeBros-hencethe nameoftheirgin.Thebrothershadalreadypurchasedtheir own30-litrestillin2019sowereallsetuptostartcreating theirownspirit.AidedbydistillerymanagerNiallMcGloin, whowouldcomeanddistilinthemiddleofthenightsothat remainedCovid-safe,ittooktwomonthstoperfectthefirst botanicalrecipe.

“ForourfirstginwewantedtocreateatraditionalLondon Drystyle,whichisknownasbeingthehardeststyleto produce,”commentedJonathan.“ThelawsgoverningLondon Dryginareverystrictsoyouonlyhaveonechancetogetit right.Wethoughtwhatbetterwaytotestourselvesthanwith thegoldstandardofgin.”

ThelawsthatJonathanistalkingaboutstatethatLondon Dryginmustbejuniperandcitrusinflavourandallthe botanicalsmustgointothestill–youcan’taddanyextra flavoursafterwards.

“Westartedwitharecipethatisn’ttoodissimilarfromthe finalonebutneededrefining,”addedJonathan.“Througha processoftweakingtheamountofeachbotanicalingredient andwhenwecutthedistillationrunweeventuallycameto theWolfeBrosginwehavetoday.”

Thebrotherssentsamplesouttomanyofthelocalbars aroundLeedsandaskedforfeedback.Theresponsewas overwhelminglypositivewithmanyaskingtostockitwhenit wasready,whichgavethemtheconfidencetosubmititfor considerationattheInternationalWineandSpirits Competition.Whenthenewscamebackthattheyhadwona Silvermedal,JonathanandAlexanderwereoverthemoon.

“Thelawsgoverning LondonDryginarevery strictsoyouonlyhaveone chancetogetitright.We thoughtwhatbetterwayto testourselvesthanwiththe goldstandardofgin.”

Sowhatmakesagoodgin?

“Thereareseveralimportantfactorstoconsiderwhen creatinggin,”explainedJonathan.“Thestillsarewithout doubtthestarsoftheshow.Wehavefouratourdistillery. ‘Lucrezia’isoursmallestatjustthreelitres,‘Eleanor’and ‘Hypatia’whoareboth30litres,and‘Boudica’ourbiggestat 60litres.Theonethingtheyallhaveincommonistheyare madeoutofcopper.Thisisincrediblyimportantascopper stripsawayimpuritiesfromalcohol,takingawaytheburnand leavingourspiritsmooth.

“Agoodgrainforyourspiritisanotherfactor.Weuse100 percentBritishwheattoproduceourspirit.Wheat,when distilled,givesawonderfulvanillaflavouraswellasasilky smoothmouthfeel.Webelievethereisnobettergrainfor theproductionofgin.”

Jonathan,AlexanderandNiallareaidedbyheaddistiller DanWells,assistantdistillerDannySanderson,andsalesrep CharlieNunnandoverthelastthreeyearshavesetabout developingthebrand.AswellastheLondonDry,theystarted tohavefunwithflavoursandnowalsoproduceRaspberry& Hibiscus,Orange&Bergamot,Pear&Fig,andEnglishRose &Angelicagins.

NextontheiragendaisaYorkshireLimoncello,whichis madeusingpartofthedistillateknownasthe‘HeadCut’. TheHeadCutcontainsallthebigcitrusflavoursthatthey thinkareidealforLimoncello-andperfectforsummer.

“Weprideourselvesonbeingbasedintheveryheartof Leeds,”concludedJonathan.“We’reaYorkshiregincompany distillinginthemostvibrantcityofYorkshire.Thefoodand drinksceneinLeedsislegendaryandWolfeBroswasborn andcraftedinthatscene.We’reproudtobepartofit.”

WithinLeedsyoucanbuyWolfeBrosGinatLatitudeWine& Spiritmerchants,2ManyWines,Roland’s,TheDominoCluband MasterofMalt.Tofindoutmore,visit

www.wolfebrosofyorkshire.com

Bringingupbaby

Humans:we’reanexpensive bunch,aren’twe?Witha constantlyevolvingneedfor somethingoranother–aneedtopass time,aneedtoFILLtime,aneedtosee thisorownthat...mostofourneeds (ahem,wants!)don’tcomefreeor,sadly, evencheap.

Butwhataboutthelittlestamongus–theoneswiththechubbycheeks,tiny fingernails,andsofttuftsofhair–just howexpensivearebabies?Well,they aren’texactlylow-costbecause,let’snot forget,theydon’tstaybabiesforever…

Thechangingoftimes

FindingsfromtheCentreofEconomic andBusinessResearchtellsusthatthe costofraisingachildhasincreasedby 63percentsince2003–that’salmost twicetheannualrateofinflation.There isstrongevidencetosuggestthat childcareandeducationarethemain

contributingfactorstothisincrease, giventhattheynowaccountfor62per centofparentalspending.Thisfinancial risecouldbethereasonforanother recenttrend:goingchild-free(‘free’ beingtheoperativeword!).

AccordingtotheOfficeforNational Statistics,thepercentageofwomen choosingtonothavechildrenhas doubledinagenerationtoo,with18per centofwomenbornin1970being child-freebythetimethey’re45.This, comparedtojustninepercentforthose bornin1946,tellsusthatthecostof bringingupachildortwomaybejust toogreatforsometobear,especiallyas thiscostissteadilyontherise.

Nineteenyearsago,wetrackedthe financialcostofbringingupEmily,an imaginedfirst-borntoaffluentYorkshire parents,andfoundthatshe’dcostmum anddadawhopping£275,000from birthtoage18.Butforthosewho haven’tbeenputoffbythecostof

child-rearing,justhowmuchwould Emilycostin2023?Let’sfindout,shall we?

Emilyasanewborn

Okay,thisisthebiggestpart,isn’tit?You stockupontheessentialsandprepare yourself–seriously,prepareyourself!–forthehugeexpenditurebecause,after all,you’llonlyneedtodothisonce, right?Right?!

Sowe’vegottogetacrib,some bedding,amobile,apram,achanging bagandmat,somebottlesandabreast pump,ohnotforgettingababybath!

Plusthere’sacarseat,safety equipment,amonitor,towels,flannels, pyjamas,clothes,shoes,toysanda weeklynappyandfoodexpenditurethat willequal£30+amonth.Butbefore anyofthatyou’regoingtohavetofork out£175+onmaternityclothes, surprise!

YOUMIGHTWANTTOSITDOWNWHILEYOUREADTHIS... RICHARDABBEYPILOTSTHEPRICEYPATHOFPARENTHOOD.

She’sgrowingsofast!

Blimey,thosesixmonthshaveflownby, timetorestock.She’soutgrownhercrib, soyou’llneedtobuyheranewcotand mattressat£500.Nextupyou’regoing towanttogiveyourarmsarestnow thatshe’sgettingbigger–read:heavier–soyoucanexpecttopay£100fora multi-positionshouldercarry.

Biggerbabymeansbiggerclothes, that’llbeaminimum–yes,Isaid minimum–spendof£150.Morenappies andfoodwilljumpto£65+eachmonth, sosetasidesomeextrapenniesforthat. Andperhapsyou’llwanttostart incorporatingabreakonenightamonth? Keepenoughmoneyforan£15perhour babysitter,nottomention47weeksof daycarewhenyoueventuallygobackto work,whichbringsustoastaggering…

Startingschool

Atthetenderageofthree,Emilycan beginpre-schoolandit’sagood’un–a highly-ratedindependentschoolcloseto home;butconvenienceandhigh OFSTEDratingscomeataprice: £12,500fortheyear.

Nextupisinfantschoolanddoesn’t shelookwonderfulinhersmartschool uniform?Youshouldhopeso,itcostyou £350.Nottomentionthecostofthe schoolitselfwhichis£27,500,then another£30,000forthreeyearsofjunior school;andcompulsoryschoollunches ontopofthat–over500quidperyear, forsevenyears–andyetmoreuniform tobuy…thisisgettingexpensive.

Uh-oh,teenageyears

You’vespentsomuchonpreparingher fortheworlduptothispoint,itwould

bedafttostopnow.

Giveherthechancetospreadher wingsabitandsendhertoalovely boardingschoolinYork,farenoughaway forhertohavesomeindependencebut closeenoughthatshecancomehome whensheneeds;sevenyearsatQueen Ethelburga’swillsetyouback£250,000.

Withthisnewfoundfreedomcomesthe desireforhertostartchoosingherown clothesandleisureactivities,sothrowin £25aweekpocketmoneyforherandpay the£230amonthmobilephonebill.Oh, she’sgoingtoneedalaptopforschooltoo, sogetherthe£2,000MacBookthat everyone’sbeentalkingabout.

Andnotforgetting…

Familyholidays,withoneextraperson aboardyou’llbelookingatanaverage extracostof£1,500perholiday.Then therearetheholidaysandtripsaway withfriendsthatEmilywillwanttotake asshegetsolder,soexpectaround £400+pertrip.

Maybeshe’llgetintogaming,soan Xboxwillsetyouback£449,andaTV toplayitonwillbe£2,000ifyouwant togotop-of-the-line.She’sboundtolike music,soexpectanywherefrom£40100foreachgigshebegsandbegsyou tolethergoto.Andthen,thefinalnail inthecoffinofgoodcredit:Christmas andbirthdayswhich,surprisingly,aren’t thatexpensivewhenyoucomparethem tothecostofhereducation.Theaverage totalbirthdayandChristmasspendona childupuntilage18is£12,500–let’s justhopeshedoesn’thavehideously expensivetaste.

Finalreckoning…

Soin19shortyears,wereckonthecostof raisingEmilyhasrisenbyover£100,000–ouch.Butwait,there’smore!

IfEmilyhadpursuedauniversity educationbackthen,she’dhavehadtuition feeloansofanywherefrom£1,000to £3,000andanaveragestartingsalaryof £19,000,meaningshecouldhave potentiallyaffordedatidylittlehouseor flatforherselffollowinggraduation–the averageYorkshirehousepricein2004was onlyabout£126,000,quiterespectable. Nowadaysthough,Emilywillbeleaving universityhavingrackedupaminimum £27,000ofdebt–notforgetting maintenanceloanrepaymentswhich wouldtotalsomewherearound£12,000.

Sadlythough,startingsalarieshaven’t increasedinkindandremainaroundthe £20,000markwhilehousepricesin Yorkshirenowaverageanywherefrom £190,000to£230,000–soitseemsthe oddsarestackedagainsther(parents) whowilllikelybefootingthebillfora littlewhileafterher18thbirthday.Better getsaving!

OPENDAYSENIORAND JUNIOR SCHOOLMONDAY1MAY2023

Bright beginnings

GIVEYOURCHILDRENTHEBESTPOSSIBLESTARTINLIFE ATTHESELOCALEDUCATIONESTABLISHMENTS.

22StreetLaneNursery

LocatedintheheartofRoundhay,22StreetLaneNurseryisastunningchildren’s nurserythatprovidesexcellenceinearlyyearscareandeducationforchildrenaged onemonthtofiveyears.

Nutritious,seasonalmenususefresh,locallysourcedingredientsandare meticulouslypreparedbyatalentedchef,whohasover20years’experience. Complementingthisisanincredibleoutdoorgarden,whichgiveschildrenthechance tolearnandexploretheoutdoorenvironmentthroughactiveplayanddiscovery.

Havingbeenawardedan‘Outstanding’ratingfromOfsted,thecommitted, experienced,andhighlyqualifiednurseryteamactivelyencouragechildrenintheir playandexploration.Preschoolchildrenalsotakepartindailyextra-curricular activities,suchasForestSchool,musicanddanceactivities,languageandscience classesandoutdoorsportssessions,whichallhelptodeveloptheirindependence.

22StreetLaneNurserygainedCuriosityApproachaccreditationin2022,which becameahugepartoftheirethoswhichfocusedoncelebratingmagicalmomentsin earlyyears.Theyaimtoprovideinvitationstolearningwhichpromotecuriosity, imaginationandaweforchildren.

22StreetLaneNurseryPreschoolistakingbookingsforSeptember2023.To arrangeyourviewing,pleasecontact03330432222orvisit www.22streetlanenursery.co.uk

AshvilleCollege

ASundayTimesaccoladeandinnovativeprogrammestooptimisechildren’s potentialmeanthere’sneverbeenabettertimetojoinAshvilleCollege.

LocatedontheedgeofHarrogatein64acresofsuperbgrounds,Ashville isaleadingindependentco-educationaldayandboardingschoolforpupils agedtwoto18.Itisaplacewherechildrenthriveandleave‘futureready’ forlifebeyondschool.

Tailoredtoursareavailableforparentsplanningthenextstepintheirchild’s learningjourney,whetherit’sAshvilleAcornsPre-Prepforchildrenaged2to 5,PrepSchoolforthoseagedfiveto11,SeniorSchoolfor11to16-year-olds, orSixthForm(16to18).TheCollege’sexceptionalpastoralteamensurea smoothtransitionforchildrenandyoungpeoplebetweeneachstage.

AshvillewasrecentlyplacedinTheSundayTimes’ParentPowerleaguetableoftoptensecondaryindependentschoolsinthe north,followingitsbesteverALevelexaminationresultsinSummer2022.

MrsRhiannonWilkinson,HeadofAshvilleCollege,said:“ThisisaperiodofresurgenceforAshville,atimetobuildonthe excellentresultswesawlastyear,tofocusonourstrengths,andtocelebrateallthosethingsthatmakeourSchoolspecial.These includeexamplesofinnovationlikeOutdoorLearninginPrepSchool,andtheFutureReadyprogrammeinSixthForm;andour CompetitiveHousesystem,whichpromoteslifeskillssuchasteamwork,createslifelongmemoriesandinstilsauniquesenseof belonging.”

Toorganiseavisit,contactAshville’sfriendlyAdmissionsteam.Visitwww.ashville.co.ukoremailadmissions@ashville.co.uk

GatewaysSchool

Gatewaysisanindependentdayschoolforchildrenaged2-18years, offeringeducationfromEarlyYearsrightthroughtoSixthForm.Itis basedona16-acresiteinHarewoodvillagewhichislocatedbetween LeedsandHarrogate.

Thereisverymucha‘family-feel’atGateways;itisknownforsmall classsizes–theaverageclasssizeisbetween14and18pupils.Inthe nursery(theGatehouse)thereisaratiooffourchildrentoone memberofstaffandinPre-Receptiontheratioiseightchildrentoone memberofstaff.Thechildrenfollowspeciallydevisedprogrammesto developskillsandconfidencewhilsthavingagreatdealoffun.

Aswellasbenefittingfromtheirownindoorandoutdoorplayareas, EarlyYearschildrenhaveaccesstowholeschoolfacilitiessuchasthe dancestudio,dininghallandsportsfacilities,notforgettingourextensivegrounds!

ConfidenceandenthusiasmforlearningcontinuesintheReceptionclasssuite.Themovetofull-timeschoolisseamlessandis anaturalprogressionforchildren.Smallclassesensureeachindividualreceivestheattentionandsupporttheyrequire.‘Forest Friday’isafirmfavourite,alongwithPEandmusic,bothofwhicharetaughtbyspecialistteachers.

Gatewaysofferbeforeandafterschoolcare;Earlybirdsclubrunsfrom7.30-8.30amandSundownersrunsfrom3-6pm (additionalfeesapply).

Visitgatewaysschool.co.ukformoreinformationortobookavisit.

GiggleswickSchool

GiggleswickSchoolisproudtoannouncethatforthefourthyear inarow,theyhavebeenrecognisedasaMicrosoftShowcase School,oneofonly78schoolsintheUKandtheonlyschoolin NorthYorkshire.Theyholdthisacceptancedearasitreflectsstaff members’dedicationandhardworktostudentsandconfirmsthat Giggleswick’sinnovativecurriculumchallengespupilsandsets themupforsuccess.

AMicrosoftShowcaseSchoolisanexclusivegroupofschools aroundtheworldthatembodythevisionsoftheMicrosoft companythroughinnovativeteachingmethods.Schoolsthat qualifyusetechnologytoprovideapupil-centredandimmersive educationthatstimulatesbraindevelopmentandinspires learning.

InMicrosoft’smissiontoempowerindividualstoachievemore, they’vedevelopededucationawardprogramsthatsupportqualifyingschoolsandeducatorsinusingtechnologytoempowertheir students.SchoolsthatfitthecriteriaofaMicrosoftShowcaseSchoolreceivebenefitssuchasadmissiontolocalor globalMicrosoftevents,exclusiveoffers,productsupport,andaccesstothelatestresourcesavailable.

TofindoutmoreabouttheShowcaseSchoolstatusandtheoutstandingeducationGiggleswickoffers,registerfortheOpen DayonBankHolidayMonday1May2023.Giggleswick.org.uk/open-events

MoorlandsSchool

Setthemontherightpath–TheMoorlandsWay MoorlandsSchoolproducesconfident,well-roundedchildrenby creatinganinspiring,yetcaringandsupportive,environmentwhere everyindividualisabletoliveuptotheMoorlands’motto;“Intrepide” or“BeBrave”.Pupilsunderstandthatthismottocanmeananynumber ofthings,includingsimplytryingsomethingnew,speakingupinthe classroomorchallengingthemselvesintheon-sitepool.

TheMoorlandsindividual-focusedapproachbeginsintheschool’s Nursery.AtMoorlands,Nurseryisseenasplayingavitalroleinachild’s educationaljourney.Theschoolplacesgreatimportanceongettingthis firststepright,knowingthat“right”isdifferentforeverychild.

Thetransitionbetweenhomeandschoolismadeasseamlessas possible,offeringflexibilityandconvenienceforbusyparentsalongsideahomefromhomeenvironmentforpupils.

DropoffatMoorlandsiseasyandstressfreewithampleonsiteparking-invaluabletothoseparentswithbabiesortoddlers. PupilsarriveatMoorlands,relaxedandhappy-andreadytohaveawonderfulday.

Thereisflexiblewraparoundcare.Pupilscanarrivefrom7.30amtoenjoyaMoorlandsbreakfastandbepickedupafterteaat 6pm.Thereisalsoalargeselectionofafter-schoolclubsonoffer.Fromthetermafterchildrenturn5,allthisisincludedinthefees.

TheschooliscurrentlyregisteringpupilstostartReceptioninSeptember2023andisholdinganOpenAfternoonon Wednesday26April.Registerat:www.moorlands-school.co.uk.

MountStMary’sCollege

TheSundayTimesGoodSchoolsGuidewasreleasedlatelastyear,andMountStMary’swere thrilledtoseethatthePreparatorySchool,BarlboroughHall,hasbeenfeaturedinthetop50 PrepSchoolsonceagain,movinguponeplaceonthelist.

TheschoolisalsodelightedtoannouncethatMountStMary’sCollegehas,forthefirst time,beenfeaturedinthelistoftopIndependentSeniorSchools.Thislistisbasedon academicachievementsfromthesummerofallIndependentSchoolsintheUK,withonlythe top400beingfeatured.Asanon-selectiveschool,itisagreatachievementtobefeaturedin suchaprestigiouslist,andisatestamenttothehardworkofstaffandstudents.

Academiahasalwaysbeenakeyfocusfortheschool.Itoffersabroadcurriculum,with traditionalsubjectssuchasLatinandAncientCivilisationsmarryingupwithmodernsubjects likeBusinessandSportsScience.Followingtheexcellentcurriculumprogramme,manyofsixthformstudentsgoontostudyat topuniversities.Justthisyear,theschoolhashadastudentgaina100percentscholarshiptostudyatCambridge.

Tofindoutmore,01246433388orvisitwww.msmcollege.com

QueenEthelburga’sCollegiate

Setinmorethan220acresofbeautifulNorthYorkshirecountrysideinasecurerurallocation, andunder2.5hoursfromthecapitalbytrain,QueenEthelburga’sCollegiatewelcomesgirlsand boysagedfromthreemonthsandsupportthemthroughfourschools-ChapterHouse(3months toYear5),King’sMagna(Year6to9),TheCollegeandTheFaculty(bothYear10to13).

Thisuniquemodelmadeupoffoursmallerschoolsisdesignedtomaintainanurturingfamily atmosphereandsenseofindividuality,witheachschoolhavingtheirownHeadsandstaffteams.

DanielMachin,PrincipalofQueenEthelburga’s,comments:“Wehavedevelopedourown curriculumwhichisrelevant,challengingandengagingforourlearners.Ourinnovative,modernprogrammesofstudyfostercuriosity andequipstudentswiththeskillsandknowledgetheyneedtomoveseamlesslytoourCollegeorFacultyattheendofYear9.

“Weexpectagreatdealandtheyrisetothechallenge,whetherthatbedevelopingtheirindependence,theirmotivation,their personalandsocialskills,ortheirachievements.”

TheQueenEthelburga’sAdmissionsTeamcanprovidefurtherinformationandhelparrangeavisittoseeforyourselfwhat makesthemsospecial.Visitwww.qe.orgoremailadmissions@qe.org

RichmondHouse

RichmondHouseSchoolaredelightedtoannouncethepermanentappointmentofMrsSharon YoungasHeadteacher.MrsYounghastaughtatRichmondHousefor11yearsandhasservedas actingHeadteacheroftheindependentpreparatoryschoolandnursery,situatedonOtleyRoadin FarHeadingley,NorthLeeds,throughthecurrentacademicyear.Shehaspreviouslyheldtheroles ofDeputyHeadteacher,PastoralLead,andDesignatedSafeguardingLeadwithintheschool.

AsaPEandMathsspecialistshehastaughtinbothprimaryandsecondaryeducation,withinthe stateandindependentsectors.ShealsohasanMAinEducation,specialisinginpedagogicalpsychology.

Onherappointment,MrsYoungcommented:“Iamhonouredtohavebeenappointedpermanent HeadteacherofRichmondHouseSchool.Iamlookingforwardtoworkingalongsideourhigh calibrestafftocontinuetodeliveranoutstandingeducation,thatrealisestheuniquepotentialof eachchildwho(m)comesthroughourdoors.Thisisawonderfulcommunitytobeapartof.Iam veryexcitedaboutbeingsointrinsicallyinvolvedinthenextchapterofthisratherspecialschool.”

Tofindoutmore,callTel:01132752670,email:enquiries@rhschool.orgorvisitwww.rhschool.org/openevents

WoodhouseGrove

WoodhouseGrovehavealwaysbeenknownforauniqueapproachtoeducation,focusingon nurturingtheindividualandhelpingeachpupilgrowintotheverybestversionofthemselvesthat theycanbe.Butthisisnotlimitedtooneaspectofschoollife.BeingaGrovianisaboutmorethan academicsuccess,sportingprowessorperforminginthetheatre.Itisaboutbecomingamore roundedindividual,readytomeetthechallengesoftheworldbeyondeducation.

Theschool’sflexible,educationalofferingmeanspupilsarenevershoehornedintolimitedsubject combinations.Withsmallerclasssizes,theycantimetablearoundstudentchoicestomeettheir individualneeds.SixthFormstudentscangainupto60days’workexperience,inconjunctionwith theirstudies,inoneoftheirpartnerbusinesses.Withmorethan30weeklyco-curricularclubson offertoeveryyeargroup,thereareopportunitiesforallpupilstodevelopskillsortrynewactivities -fromchessclubtofencing,STEMclubtophilosophy,DungeonsandDragonstorockband.

WoodhouseGroveSchoolisaco-educationalschoolforchildrenaged2to18years.Tofindoutmorevisitthewebsite: www.woodhousegrove.co.uk

Fosteringcuriosity

AYEAR6CURRICULUMFOCUSEDONDELIVERINGSKILLSTHATARE IMPORTANTFORFUTURESUCCESS,WITHNOFORMALSATTESTING, FOSTERSCURIOSITYFORTHEIMPORTANTJOURNEYINTOKEYSTAGE 3ANDBEYOND,SAYSTHEHEADOFKING’SMAGNAMIDDLESCHOOL ATQUEENETHELBURGA’SCOLLEGIATE(QE),SAYSJOSEPHBIRCHALL.

AtQE,ourmissionisforall membersofourcommunityto aspiretotheHillStandard‘To bethebestthatIcanwiththegiftsthat Ihave’.AsHeadofKing’sMagna,the middleschoolofQE’suniquefourschoolmodel,weharnessthis individualitythroughaninnovative curriculum.Thisisacurriculumwhich supportsthetransitionbetweenthe Collegiate’sprimaryeducationat ChapterHouse,ourPreparatoryschool, andthedemandsofGCSEsandbeyond inourtwoseniorschools.

Inadifferencefromthetraditional schoolmodelwherechildrenstayin primaryeducationuntiltheendofYear 6,hereatQEstudentsjoinKing’sMagna inYear6,andstaywithusuntilYear9. Wefindmanystudentsarereadyfora newchallengeattheendofYear5,so wemadeitourfocustodevelopa uniquecurriculumforthistransitional year,withcontentdesignedin partnershipbetweensecondaryschool subjectspecialistsandhighlyexperienced primaryageteachers.

Importantly,wehavemadeacrucial decisionnottoassessourYear6students usingSATStesting.Studentsareinstead assessedformallyatthreepointsduring theyearusingstandardisedand moderated“commonevaluationtasks”-

theseareusedtotrackprogressand identifywhateachstudentcandoand whattheycoulddotoimprovefurther. Thisdecisionallowsustofocuson deliveringthoseskillsthatthestudents needtobesuccessfulinKeyStage3and beyond.

Ourall-encompassing,holistic approachtodevelopingthewhole student,whichisattheheartof everythingwedohereatQE,createsa supportive,vibrantandcaringschool

environmentthroughoutKing’sMagna. Wearecommittedtoequippingour studentswiththeskillsandknowledge theyneedtomoveseamlesslytoour CollegeorFacultyattheendofYear9, growingandmaturingintotheirteenage yearswithconfidence.

Tofindoutmoreabouttheirinnovative curriculumvisitqe.orgformoreinformation, whereyoucanbookontheirnextOpenDay on11March2023.

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VejawomensV-10leatherplatine trainersinwhite£140. Accent Clothing,11-13QueensArcade, Briggate,Leeds,LS16LF.Tel:0113 2346767.www.accentclothing.com

Newseason fashion

ADDSOMESPRINGSTYLES TOYOURWARDROBE.

LiseCharmelspring-summercollectionsavailableat LaceBakewell,OrmeCourt,GranbyRoad,Bakewell, DE451ES.Tel:01629814933.www.lacebakewell.co.uk

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Jigsaw militaryjacket£265. www.jigsaw-online.co.uk

Investinspringlayerswith TheWhiteCompany www.thewhitecompany.com

Scotch&SodamensdetailedRalstonjeans incloudofsmoke£145. AccentClothing,1113QueensArcade,Briggate,Leeds,LS16LF. Tel:01132346767.www.accentclothing.com

AnnieBingHarveycrewsweatshirtABxto xElton£160. MorganClare,3/4Montpellier Gardens.Harrogate,HG12TF.Tel:01423 565709.www.morganclare.co.uk

FredPerrybuttonthroughknittedpolo£110. Revolver,30SouthParade,Bawtry, Doncaster,DN106JH.Tel:01302710710. www.revolvermenswear.co.uk

Underwear…your hiddensuperpower!

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Feelingandlookingyourbest startswiththeveryfirstitem youputoninthemorningyourunderwear.

Mytoptip,nomatterwhatyourbody shape,istoinvestinaprofessionalbrafit. Itisvital,whetherbigorsmall,thatyour busthastherightsupport.Iseesomany womenthatwiththerightsupport,can liftandseparatetheirbusttocreatemore proportionaldefinitionbetweenthebust andthewaist,revealingthatkiller waistline.

WherecanIgotohaveabrafit?

Iwouldalwaysrecommendoneofthe higherendretailerslikeRigby&Peller. Theywillgiveyoulotsofadvicenot onlyonoverallsizeofyourbra,butstrap lengthandidealfabrictoo. Onceyoureclaimthatareaofthebody, everyitemofclothingyouputonwill lookincredible.Applebodyshapescan turntohourglass,intheblinkofaneye.

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Here’saquickwaytoworkitout.Stand infrontofthemirrorinyourunderwear andimageyouaredrawingaroundyour silhouette.

Areyouinproportionwithasmallbust/hip withagentlydefinedwaist?

You’reslenderorathletic.

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You’reastrawberry.

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You’rehourglass

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New Service Launch

• Direct booking

The DEXAStrong clinic accepts bookings on a direct basis – clients can book their own scans and appointments online or with the team by phone – there is no need to go to a GP to get a referral for a scan.

DEXAStrong is a company founded and led by a team of clinical experts from Yorkshire who hold Consultant and Professor posts in orthopaedic surgery and have special interest in maintaining optimum bone health, density and muscle mass.

These experts joined practitioners who were already experienced in offering bone-loading exercise programmes to open DEXAStrong as a new, private clinic offering adjacent car parking and a luxurious coffee shop on site.

DEXAStrong’s mission is to provide health and wellbeing services to help detect, treat and inform people about bone and muscle health in order to keep people as healthy as long for as long as possible into old age.

The team are delighted to welcome you to DEXAStrong’s new clinic in central Leeds.

Services at DEXAStrong:

• DEXA (Bone Density) scanning to diagnose or assess risk of osteoporosis or osteopenia

• Full body composition scanning to show a person’s bone/muscle/fat make-up

• Bone-strengthening exercise programmes.

• Consultations with doctors for menopause, men’s health, bone and muscle health and osteoporosis

Prices from £169

Anyone (18 yrs and over) who would like to have a bone density or body composition scan or who would like to find out if they would be suitable for a DEXA scan completes a brief questionnaire online or with the DEXAStrong team.

• Very little wait

Scans can be booked to suit the client’s diary - less waiting.

• Scan results on the day, access to medical specialists for further support

Scan results are available on the day for the client to take away with them.

DEXAStrong offers appointments with medical professionals for clients to discuss treatment options, depending on their scan results, if required.

• Results shared with NHS GPs and referrers

DEXAStrong can contact the NHS if a scan result needs to be flagged to a client’s NHS GP.

• Referrals accepted from healthcare professionals

GPs, consultants, physiotherapists and other healthcare professionals can also refer clients for DEXA scans or any of DEXAStrong’s services.

DEXAStrong Clinic Reception

What is DEXA Scanning?

DEXA stands for “dual energy X-ray absorptiometry” and is a type of X-ray which is passed through the body at a very low dose. A DEXA scan of the spine and hip measures the density of bone and will often give the first indication of osteoporosis or osteopenia, a condition which can lead to osteoporosis.

DEXA scans are painless, quick and undertaken in a spacious, private room

Osteoporosis

Osteoporosis is a skeletal disorder which causes low bone mineral density. Bones are a living tissue and the body usually breaks down old bone tissue to replace it with new. However, as we age, the body breaks down more bone tissue without replacing it.

The condition has no obvious symptoms and very often, people don’t know they have osteoporosis until they suffer a bone fracture. Women are at particular risk of osteoporosis during and following menopause.

Osteoporosis is extremely common, affecting over 2 million people in the UK. Every year, 300,000 people suffer a fragility fracture (a broken bone resulting from a fall at standing height or less) which can cause significant pain, disability and loss of independence.

The scan can be undertaken in 15-20 minutes and may also help detect other bone problems.

What is Body Composition scanning?

DEXAStrong’s scanner also provides a variation of a DEXA scan called “Full Body Composition”. Full body composition scanning is useful for people of any age and measures the amount of bone, fat and muscle within the body.

As people age, they lose muscle mass which can present a significant risk to health and wellbeing, as weak muscles can affect balance and co-ordination and make people more prone to falls and injury.

Poor musculoskeletal health has a huge impact on people, their employers, the NHS and the wider economy. Over 30 million working days are lost due to MSK conditions every year in the UK and they account for up to 30% of GP consultations in England

(Source: NHS England)

Our nationally-recognised experts at the DEXAStrong Clinic are able to interpret the scan result to calculate age-related muscle mass so that they can then help with strategies to improve muscle loss.

info@dexastrong.co.uk

What is DEXAStrong’s BoneLoading exercise programme?

Bones can be strengthened through high-impact activity which creates force through the bones. However, traditional high-impact exercise such as jumping, jogging and weighttraining can also cause injury to bones and joints, especially if people are at risk of conditions such as osteoporosis.

DEXAStrong offers supervised exercise programmes in the clinic using its innovative equipment called BoneStrong as an alternative to highimpact physical activity.

The Bonestrong machine features four exercise “movements”. Members of DEXAStrong’s team explain the exercise movements and ensure the client is positioned correctly. Each exercise requires the client to produce maximum force for five seconds. The force generated is similar in nature to pushing or lifting an object of significant weight and size in four different directions.

Clients subscribe to a weekly programme of exercise sessions which take only a matter of minutes with no need to get changed. DEXAStrong’s team provide a summary after each session of the equivalent forces that the client has produced in their four body areas.

View of a Body Composition Scan

Supervised sessions on BoneStrong bone-loading equipment

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RevisionJoint Replacements

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Hipandkneereplacementsare someofthemostsuccessful treatmentsavailableforrelieving painandrestoringfunctioninpainful, arthriticjointsinthevastmajorityof patients.Butjustlikeanytreatment,they cansometimesgowrong.Suchfailure canvaryfrombeingaminornuisanceto havingcatastrophicimplications.

Treatmentoffailedhiporknee replacementsisaveryspecialisedareaof Orthopaedicsurgerywhichrequires dedicatedservicesandresources.Sucha serviceneedsamulti-disciplinaryapproach totheassessment,investigationand treatmentofthefailedjointreplacement. Surgeonsexperiencedinrevisionsurgery whocancoordinatesuchservicesand whohaveaspecialisedinterestin managementoffailedhipandknee replacementsareessentialinensuringthat anyfurthertreatmentofferedachievesthe desiredaimofconvertingafailedjoint replacementtoasuccessfulone.

Itisimportantforpatientswhoarenot happywiththeirjointreplacementto knowthattheremaybetreatment optionsavailableforeventhemost difficultcomplications.Thekeytotheir managementistotryandunderstand whytheirjointreplacementhasfailed. Thisrequiresatimelyclinicalassessment andappropriateinvestigations,whichcan thenbediscussedinamultidisciplinary environment.Thefindingsandthe recommendationsfromtheseshouldthen bediscussedwiththepatientanda treatmentplanagreed.Itcanbedifficult whenpatientsrealisethatwhatshouldbe alifestyleenhancingtreatmenthasfailed andfurthersurgerymaybeneeded.Itis essentialthattheyhaveaclear understandingofthenatureofthisfailure andthetreatmentoptionsavailable.

Suchoptionsrangefromnon-surgical treatmentstofurthersurgery,so-called RevisionJointReplacements.

Non-Surgicaloptionsinclude

physiotherapyregimes,lifestyle modificationsandpainmanagement strategies.Theseshouldbeguidedbythe treatingteamanddeliveredbyspecialists inthoseareas.

OntheoccasionswhenaRevision JointReplacementisrequired,aclear understandingofthereasonsforfailure andarobustsurgicalplandeliveredbya teamofsurgeonswhoaresupportedbya multidisciplinaryteamexperiencedin revisionsurgerywillensureamore successfuloutcome.Youcanhaveanidea abouttheexperienceofyoursurgeonin suchtreatments,aswellasyourtreating hospitalinthe

https://surgeonprofile.njrcentre.org.uk website.

Finally,youshouldknowthatifyou haveafailedjointreplacementtheremay beoptionsavailabletoimproveyour outcome.Itisessentialthatyouare assessedandinvestigatedinatimely manner.Theseshouldbediscussedwith youtohelpinyourunderstandingofthe situationandformulatingatreatment plan.

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MYSIGHTEDGUIDEVOLUNTEERSARETRAINEDTOSAFELY GUIDESOMEONEWITHSIGHTLOSS,NAVIGATINGDIFFERENT ENVIRONMENTSANDBUILDINGSELF-CONFIDENCE.

GuideDogs’MySightedGuide servicehelpsblindor partiallysightedpeopleget outandabout.Theideaistobuild confidencebymatchingsomeonewith asightedperson,avolunteer,whocan supportthemtoexploretheirlocal area,trynewactivitiesandhelpthem tolivemoreindependently.

Volunteersundergotrainingfrom GuideDogs’expertteamandlearnto safelyguidesomeonewithsightloss, navigatingdifferentenvironmentsand buildingself-confidence.

VolunteerAndrewwaspartnered withLewisin2019.LewishasLeber hereditaryopticneuropathy(LHON) –ageneticcondition.Asateenager hewouldwalkintothings,whichhe assumedwasbecauseofhislonghair, butinfactwasthesightinhislefteye whichhadgone.EventuallyLewislost mostofhissightwhenhewas18 yearsoldandhenowhaslimitedlight perceptionandsomecolour perception.

Andrewsaid:“BeingaMySighted Guidevolunteerhasreallybroughtan extradimensiontomylife-meeting andhelpingsomeonebeyondmy normalcircleofactivity.

“Lewisisaveryinterestingand positiveindividualwithwhomIshare manyinterests,soourmeetingsare alwaysstimulatingandfullof conversation.It’ssomethingthatI reallylookforwardtoandI’msureI getasmuchoutofitashedoes!

“IthinkbothLewisandIseeitasa bitofareleasefromournormal routines.Oneadvantageofitisthat, beyondthemeetings,itdoesn’ttake uptoomuchextratime–youjust

Lewis(left)andAndrew (right)walkthrough Beverleytowncentre

spendafewhourseverycoupleofweeks withthatperson.

“Mostimportantlyithelpsmethink abouttheday-to-daychallengesofthe visuallyimpairedandwaysinwhichI canbesthelp.”

Lewissays:“Imainlywanteda volunteertohelpmetogettoplaces which,withmysightsituation,Ihadno wayofgettingto.Evenwithlongcane andmobilitytraining,whichI’m confidentwith,therearejustplacesyou can’taccessorifyoucan,it’sstressful andnotanyfun.Atthetime,mypartner wasn’tindependentlymobile,sowe couldn’tgetoutforwalksandIwasnew toBeverleyandhadn’tbeenableto explorepasttheessentialplaces.

“HavingaMySightedGuide

volunteertohelpmediscoverwhatis availableandhowtogetthere,hasbeen reallyusefulformeandmypartnertoo.

“It’scompanywithsomeoneyou wouldn’thavemetotherwise.Ithink whathelpsisthatAndrewisavery activepersonandhasotherlife experiences-thingsI’veneverheardof orplaceshe’sbeen.Wechatalotabout engineeringandhowthingsworkwhich isreallyinterestingtome.

“We’veexploredBeverley,wegoto cinema,IcannipintoplaceswhenI’m withAndrewwhichIcouldn’tonmy own.It’sallverylaidbacknowandnice thatitfeelslikejusttwopeoplehanging out.Sillythingsmakeanimpact,likeI canbuyrandomthingswhenAndrewis theretohelpwithdescriptions,whichI wouldn’thaveboughtotherwise.

“It’sverybasicbutwhenyoucan’tdo much,itmeanstheworld.Justhaving theabilitytogoforlongtwohourwalks toplacesIcouldn’tnormallyaccessis great.”

DaveRipley,MySightedGuide VolunteerExperienceOfficerfrom GuideDogs,said:

“Thisserviceisheretoprovide supportforpeoplewithsightloss–whethertheyhaveaguidedogornot. Visuallyimpairedpeoplearematched withatrainedvolunteersightedguide withaviewtoretainingtheir independenceingettingoutandabout ontheirownterms.

“Thisoftenleadstotrusting companionshipsandAndrewandLewis havefoundthisineachother.

“Wearealwaysinneedofnew volunteersacrossYorkshiretomatch withpeopleonourwaitinglist-itreally isaveryrewardingroleandwe’dloveto hearfromyouifyouthinkyoucould help.”

Andrewadds:“Ifyoulikemeeting peopleandhaveagoodeartoother’s conversationsandexperiences,beinga SightedGuidewillwidenyour perspectiveandoutlookonlife.

“Itwillundoubtedlyopenyourmind tothechallengesthatavisuallyimpaired personhastodealwithonaday-to-day basisandhow,inasmallway,youcan help.I’vefounditentirelyenjoyable.”

Toapplytobeavolunteer,ortotakepartin anIntroductiontoSightedGuidingonline trainingsession,pleasevisit https://www.guidedogs.org.uk/how-youcan-help/sighted-guide-training/formore information.

LewisandvolunteerAndrewnegotiatethe trainstation(above),goingforacoffeeand taketimetorelaxonabench(below)

Craftsmanship, sustainability andintegrity

SHEMAYHAVEFALLENINTO KNITWEARBYCHANCEBUTTHERE’S NOTHINGACCIDENTALABOUT SAMANTHABROOKE’SSUCCESS. SHETALKSTORICHARDABBEY ABOUTHERBESPOKEDESIGNS.

orsomeonewho‘fell’into knitwear,SamanthaBrookehas donequitewellforherself.After beingscoutedbyAlbertaFerrettiand spendingtimeworkinginItaly,she returnedhometoNottinghamshire, eventuallysettingupherownknitwear label,WaringBrooke.Thatwasin2016 andtodaySamantha’sbespokepiecesare verymuchindemand.

WaringBrookeisbuiltonthethree pillarsofexpertcraftsmanship, sustainabilityandintegrity.Samantha strivedtocreateabrandthatprioritised qualityoverquantity,ensuringevery piecewasconstructedwiththesamecare thathasgoneintoeachofherquirky andintricatedesigns.

Proudlysupportingtheslowfashion movement,WaringBrooke’scollections aremadeusinglocallysourcedyarnsand guaranteezerowastagebyoperating witha‘madetoorder’system.Thestudio wherebyeverythingisdesignedand madeisbasedonabiomasspowerplant inruralNottinghamshire,soallenergy usedinthegarmentproductionprocess iseco-friendlyandtraceable.

“I’mextremelypassionateaboutthe moveawayfromfastfashion,”Samantha said.“Byusingbiodegradablematerials, andonlymakingwhatIneed,it minimisesproductwaste.Weevenoffera hand-sewnrepairserviceforcustomersto restoretheirfavouriteitems,encouraging themtonotjustthrowclothesawayand becomemoreawareoflivingsustainably.”

SamanthagraduatedfromNottingham TrentUniversitywithfirst-classhonours inFashionKnitwearandTextileDesign. Although,byherownadmission,it’s somethingshe‘fell’into.

“Iwasneverattractedtoknitwear,“ Samanthaexplained.“Luckilyatutorin myfineartdegreementionedthatIhada verytextilelook,whichmademewantto changemydegreeintosomethingIcould usetocreatearttouse.ThenIpickedup knittingasifI’dalwaysdoneit.”

Shortlyafter,itwasatLondon GraduateFashionWeek,thatshewas scoutedbyAlbertaFerrettiandwent ontotoworkforthedesignerfortwo seasonsinItaly.

“GettingtoworkalongsideMsFerretti wasadreamcometrue,”Samantha recalled.“WhenIwenttoItaly,Ifeltlike Iwasgoinghome.Theexperienceinthe fashionhousewasunforgettable.

“Icreatedcatwalklooksanddesigned wholesaleforthediffusionline, PhilosophydiAlbertaFerretti.Shegave mefullreigntobecreativewithno

“AlbertaFerretti taughtmetobe creativebutitwas LeonMaxwho taughtmetobe business-wiseand Iamalgamated thetwowhile developingWaring Brooke.”

SamanthaBrooke

boundaries.Ilovedherandherfull vivacityfordesigning.”

AfterreturningtotheUK,Samantha workedfreelance,sellingboth womenswearandmensweardesigns worldwidetoelitefashionhouses includingKarlLagerfeld,HugoBossand Armani.ThisledtoMaxStudio appointingherHeadKnitwearDesigner whereshestayedforfiveyears.

“AlbertaFerrettitaughtmetobe creativebutitwasLeonMaxwho taughtmetobebusiness-wiseandI amalgamatedthetwowhiledeveloping WaringBrooke,”Samanthasaid.“In 2021Iwaspersonallyrecognisedformy creativitywhenIwasmadeafinalistin theGreatBritishEntrepreneursAwards forthe‘MadeintheUKAward’.”

SamanthadescribesWaringBrookeas a‘countryandluxuryfashionfusion brand’.Shemakeseverythingfrom jumpersanddressestoponchosand socks,allofwhicharemadetoorderand manufacturedusinglocally-sourcedyarn.

Shegetsinspirationfromtheoutdoors aswellasherlatemother.

“ArtisnotapassionIsharealone,” shesaid.“ButoneIsharedwithmylate mother.Itookalotofinspirationfrom her,andhersketches.Ievenintroduced

herillustrationsintosomeofWaring Brooke’sdesigns,oneofwhichisthe ‘BoxingHare’,broughttolifesoothers canenjoyherart.”

Personalisedaccessoriessuchasscarves andheadbands,havebecomeoneofthe company’sbiggestsellers,madepossible bytheadditionofaSTOLLknitting machine.Thisisusedtocreateapattern frompeople’sinitialstocreateatruly uniquegeometricpatternandhasbeen pickedupbythelikesofVogue,Tatler, Grazia,MetroandtheDailyMail.

Samanthadesignsforbothmenand

womenandisconfidentofwhoher targetaudienceare.

“I’dsaythatItypicallyattractthose whoreflectmyvaluesandpassions,”she said.“Butanyonewhoappreciates sustainablefashionandwantstotake stepstobemoreeco-consciousand supportaBritishbusiness.”

Ifthatsoundslikeyouandyouhavea passionforknitwear,youknowwhereto look.

dorningthewallsoftheelegant CartersChampagneBar&Grill aregrandpicturesofimposing figureswholookliketheywouldhave revelledinafinebanquetmanymoons ago.

Sparklingchandeliershangfromthe highceilingsinthemostsplendidof settingsforalavishfeastofmyown.

Theclassy,atmosphericrestaurantin theinhistoricDoubleTreebyHilton HarrogateMajesticHotel&Spahasa lovelyblendofEdwardianstyleand contemporarydecor.

Thiswasmyfirstvisittosuchan iconicvenue,builtbackin1889,inthe heartofacharmingspatownwhereI alwaysfeelamixtureofbeingathome andonholiday.

Reopenedin2019afterundergoinga major£15millionrefurbishment programmepriortobeingrelaunchedas aDoubleTreehotel,theDoubleTreeby HiltonHarrogateMajesticHotelandSpa verymuchlivesuptoitsname.

AndIwascertainlymadetofeelvery muchathomewhenIwasgreetedby Ishmael,whoofferedthewarmest welcomesuponmyarrivalwithafriend tosamplethenewSundaylunchmenu.

Afteradmiringthepristinegrandfather clockwhilewanderingthrough Frederick’sPianoLounge,Imarvelledat eightstunningmuralsofEnglishSpa towns,oneofwhichIhadjustwalked throughtoworkupanappetite.

Musicplayedgentlyinthebackground intherestaurant,addingtothelovely ambienceinaperfectplacetounwind withoutacareintheworldattheendof abusyweek.

AttentiveIshmaelswiftlydelivereda coupleofdrinksandmoreishbreadrolls totideusoverasthesunshonethrough largewindowsthatprovideagreatview ofthehugegardens.

Ionlyneededashorttimetopickout classicprawncocktailservedwith BrandyMarieRoseandcrustybrown breadformystarter,whichappearedto attractenviouseyesfromfellowdiners andtastedeverybitasgoodasitlooked inacocktailglass.

Everyinchakingprawn,mydelicious appetiserverymuchleftmefeeling increasedanticipationoverwhatwasto come.

Conversationaroundthetablewithmy formercolleaguehadshiftedfrom talkingshoptofocusingonthejobin hand,ashetuckedintoacharcuterie boardservedwithcrustysourdoughand redonionmarmalade.Anodofapproval

followedbyaprolongedsilenceanda cleanboardsignifiedhisfirstcoursehad beenwellreceived.

Followingapauseforthemainevent,I foundmyselfwonderingwhyIhadleftit solongtodineoutforSundaylunchas amiableIshmaelreturnedtodelivera mouthwateringroast.

WewerebothdrawninbytheMarmite anddrippingagedsirloinofbeef,although slowroastloinofporkwithcracklingwas alsoanenticingoption.

Accompaniedbyduckfatroastand mashedpotatoes,clapshot,cauliflower cheese,tenderstembroccoli,braisedred cabbage,seasonalvegetablesandahuge Yorkshirepudding,thisfeltlikethe definitionof‘allthetrimmings’.

Panfriedcodloinandnewpotatoes, asparagusandmintedcrushedpetitpois wereanotheralternative,butonetasteof thesucculentlocally-sourcedbeefwas enoughtoknowIhadmadetheright choice.AbottomlessYorkshirepudding dousedingravywasasgoodasIhave beentreatedto–withthequalityvery muchmatchingthequantity.

Whilewashingtheplentifulculinary delightsdownwithaglassofTakena Merlot,CentralValley(£8,50),I contemplatedwhetherIcanfitina passionfruitparfait,stemgingerpanna cotta,chilleddarkchocolatefondantor spicedrumcoconutricepuddingfor dessert.

Thepassionfruitparfaitprovedtobe theicingonthecake,withcompliments tothechefandfriendly,professional

waitingstaffdueinequalmeasures.

Ishmaelandhiscolleaguesprovided serviceofthehighestorderfromthe momentwearrived.

At£24.95forthreecoursesand £19.95fortwo,Idepartsafeinthe knowledgeitwillnotbelongbeforeI returnandmyonlyregretisthatI’m leavingthehotelratherthanretreating tooneofthe184roomsbeforedrifting offtothespa.

Whilestrollingoutoftheluscious grounds,Itookaglancebacktomarvel atthefamousbuildingwherethegreat andgoodhaveflockedtoovertheyears.

Nowstrikingaperfectbalance betweenoldandnew,Ihadadmiredthe grandeuroftheMajesticmanyatimeas ImoseyedaroundHarrogate,unawareof whatIhadbeenmissing.

Along-awaitedSundaylunchforthree ofthefinestcourseshadgivenmefood forthought,onmynextvisitI’llmakeit anextendedstay.

CartersChampagneBar&Grill DoubleTreebyHiltonHarrogate MajesticHotel&Spa RiponRoad,Harrogate,HG1 2HU Tel:01423700300

experiencethemajestic.com

Ataglance:

★ Majesticsurroundings

★ Mouth-wateringroastdinners

★ Excellentvalueformoney

Opening times:

Breakfast/Brunch/Lunch: Thursday to Monday 10-3pm Evening Meals: Thursday to Saturday 4.30-10pm

Perfect for a pre-theatre meal

2 courses for £22.50 any time any evening when quoting Northside when booking

Theoriginal... andthebest

CHAPELALLERTON’SSUKHOTHAIISNOWINITS22NDYEAROFBUSINESS –ANDJUSTKEEPSGETTINGBETTER,WRITESRICHARDABBEY.

Sukhothaiisoneoftheoriginal, anddefinitelyhasareputation forbeingoneofthebest,Thai restaurantsinLeeds.Suchhasbeenits successownerandchefBan Kaewkraikhothassinceopenedfurther venuesinLeedscitycentre(South Parade)andHarrogatetocomplement thefirstChapelAllertonlocation.

Repeatedrecognitionhascomeinthe formofbeingnamedasoneofthetop tenThairestaurantsinthecountrybyThe TimesandSundayTimesaswellas multiplelistingsinTheGoodFoodGuide.

Iwillalwayshaveafondnessforthe ChapelAllertonrestaurant–itwasthe firstvenueIhadthepleasureof reviewingwaybackin2003–although it’smuchchangedovertheyears.

Recentlyithasundergonea‘Secret Garden’-themedrefurbishmentthathas seentheimprovementofthefeaturewall (andfountain)aswellasnewscreensand flowerarrangements.Darkwoodis complementedbygoldaccentscreating anintimateandwelcomingspace.

Windowsintothebusykitchenaddto theatmosphereofthebustlingrestaurant whichisoftenlivelysuchisits popularity.Wearrivedonamoreserene Sundayevening,althoughitdidn’ttake longfortherestauranttostarttofillup.

Thesamemenufeaturesateachofthe threeSukhothairestaurantsandisbased aroundthosefreshandfragrantflavours sofamiliarwithThaicuisine.Themenu ishuge,runningtoover20pagesand 175dishes,andfeatureseverythingfrom soups,saladsandstir-friestocurries, noodlesandricedishes.

Afterorderingdrinks–aSinghabeer (£4.50)formeandaDietCoke(£2.85) formywife–wedecidedtooptforone ofSukhothai’ssetmenus,ofwhichthere arefivetochoosefromrangingfrom £33perperson(minimumtwopeople).

SetMenuB(£35perperson)started withcrispyThaiprawncrackers,which wereservedwithsweetchillidip.These

Gangmassamannua–arich,creamy coconutbeefcurrymadefrom turmeric,staraniseandcinnamon, withpeanut,potato,onionandcarrot

werefollowedbyabeautifully-presented platterofcrispyseaweedrolls,Thai fishcakes,homemadespringrollsand goldenbagsfilledwithwaterchestnuts, carrots,peas,sweetcornandblackpepper.

Differentintextureandtastetothe morefamiliarspringrolls(PohPiahGai),I particularlylikedtheseaweedrolls,which werefilledwithamixtureofminced chickenandprawnsandrolledinside sheetsofnoriseaweed.ThePohPiahGai werealsoexcellentaswerethefishcakes (TodMunPla)andpairedwellwiththe accompanyingsweetchilliandsataydips.

Mainscameintheformof PrikGang MooKrob -crispyporkbellyinafresh andspicystir-frywithredcurrypaste, greenbeans,mushroom,redpepper, carrotandlimeleaves; Gangmassaman nua –arich,creamycoconutbeefcurry madefromturmeric,staraniseand cinnamon,withpeanut,potato,onion andcarrot;and PadKhingGung -stirfriedkingprawnswithfreshginger, springonion,onion,buttonmushroom andblackjellymushroom.Choosing fromachoiceofegg-fried(KhaoPad Khai)orjasminerice(KhaoSuay),we chosethelatter.

Thecrispyporkbellywasthespiciest ofthedishes(ratedthreechillies)and wasthestand-outdishforme.Thepork hadbeencookedtoperfectionbutitwas theredcurrysaucethatwasmost memorable;sweetandsubtlyspicedit wasjustdelicious.

Themildmassamancurryalsohad subtleflavouringwhilstthekingprawns packedarealpunchofgarlicandginger.

Desserts,ifyou’vestillgotroomby thatpoint,offerasimplechoiceof lycheesinsyruporvanillaicecream–wehadoneofeach.

After21years,Sukhothaicontinuesto impress.Therecentrefurbishmentshave enhanceditsalreadyglowingreputation thatcombinessuperlativeservicewith beautifullycookedandpresentedfood.

TheChapelAllertonrestaurantisthe original,andforme,stillthebest.

Sukhothai

8RegentStreet,ChapelAllerton, Leeds,LS7 4PE

Tel:0113 237 0141

sukhothai.co.uk

Ataglance:

★ Recentrefurbishment

★ Hugemenu

★ Brilliantservice

Don’tbefooled

STEPINSIDETHECONTEMPORARYEXTERIORATPOPPADOMS&CREAMANDYOU’LL FINDATRADITIONALINDIANRESTAURANT,WRITESALISONHULLEY.

PoppadomsandCreamcanbe foundintheheartofDoncaster andisidealforpreorpostshow meals;ortofinishoffadayattheraces. Groupbookingsarealwayswelcome. PoddadomsandCreamhasbeen managedbythesamefamilyforfive yearssinceitsinception,andyoucanbe assuredawarmwelcomefrommanger Sajandhisteam.Itiscurrentlytheonly Indianrestaurantlocatedwithinthecity centre.

Don’tbefooledbythecontemporary appearanceoftherestaurantexteriorand shopfrontdisplaysviewedfromthestreet. Insideyoucanbeassuredofatraditional authenticIndiandiningexperience.The restaurantunderwentahigh-quality refurbishment18monthsagoandis opendailyfrom5pmto11.30pm.As wellastherestaurant,Poppadomsand Creamoffersatakeawayservicewhich caneitherbecollectionordelivered withinafour-mileradius.Thereisa functionroomwithadedicatedbar locatedupstairs,whichcanholdupto50 guests.Thisisanideallocationforany celebrationorcorporateevent.

PoppadomsandCreamalsooffersan outsidecateringservicewhichcanbe tailoredtotheindividual’sorparties’ needs.

Wearrivedearly-eveningona Saturdayandtherestaurantsoonstarted tofillupcreatingagreatatmosphere.

Youwillbespoiltforchoicewiththe extensivemenuonoffer,cateringfor glutenfree,vegetarianandvegandietsas wellasarangeofmeatandseafood dishesallwithdifferentlevelsofspice. Themenualsoofferschefspeciality meat,cookedontheboneinarichand drysaucemadewithafamilyfavourite recipe.Forthoselessadventurousthereis alsoavarietyofEnglishdishesalso available,includingbeefsteak,chicken steak,chickenandchipsorscampi.

Afterbeingshowntoourtablewe wereoffereddrinks,sooptedforaDiet CokeandaCobra,alightblondIndian beer.Webeganlookingatthemenu whichoffersalargerangeofstarters, mains,includingChef’sspecialities,

specialpresentationdishes,tandoori dishes,aswellasarangeofsidedishes. Afterourorderwastaken,wewere offeredcomplimentarypoppadomsanda pickletray.Thepickletraycontained finelychoppedonions,mangochutney, raitaandpakorasauce,whichwasa lovelystartwhileourmealwasbeing freshlyprepared.

Forstarters,wedecidedtosharea mixedplatterfortwopeople(£9.95) whichoffersaselectionofvegetablesand meat.Thedishwasservedonasizzling platterwithabaseoffriedonionsand contained,twosamosas,twomeatspring rolls,twosheekkebabs,twopiecesof chickentikkaandtwopiecesoflamb tikka.Weweregivenindividualplates withasidesaladtosharetheplatterout. Thesamosaswerelightandcrispy,and thefillingwasperfectlyseasoned.The meatwascookedauthenticallyover charcoalandmeltedinthemouth.After thegenerouslysizedstarter,thetablewas cleared,andweweregivenalittletime beforethemainwasserved.

Formaincourseweoptedfortwo differentcurries,inourcaseChicken Hyderabadi(£10.95),amedium-spiced award-winningrichdishcookedwith tangyspices,greencoriander,fresh cream,yoghurt,tomatoes,garlicand ginger.Oursecondchoicewas Shahjahan(£12.95),consistingofmeat, chicken,prawns,kingprawnsand mushroomscookedtogetherwithonion, garlic,ginger,coriander,greenchillies, bayleavesandcardamonjuices.We

addedPilaurice(£3.50)andGarlicNan (£2.95)toaccompanyourdishes.The maincoursewaswellpresentedwith freshcorianderontop.TheHyderabadi waslovelyandcreamywithbigpiecesof chickenandapleasantlevelofspice.The Shahjahan,achef’sspeciality,provideda well-balanceddishwithlargeking prawns,smallerprawnsandamixof chickenandlambcomplementedbya flavoursomesaucewithagentlelevelof spice.Thericewaslightandfluffy.The garlicnanhadjusttherightamountof garlic,aandgoodtoppingoffresh coriander,andwasperfectfordipping intothecreamycurrysauce.

Throughoutthemeal,thestaffwere

pleasantandattentive,andmadesureall dinerswithintherestauranthadagreat experience.Theyaremorethanhappy toboxupanyleftoversifyoucan’teat everythingonthenight.

PoppadomsandCream

32HallGate,Doncaster,DN13NL Tel:01302321466

www.poppadomsandcream.co.uk

Ataglance:

★ Traditionalrestuarant

★ Extensivemenuchoices

★ High-qualityrefurbishment

oucan’tbeataclassicandthey don’tcomemuchmoreclassic thanthisFrench-inspired chickencasserole.

What’smore,it’saone-potwonder andsoeasytomake.

LeedsCookerySchoolisacookery schoolwithaconsciencebecause100 percentoftheirprofitsgotoacharity calledZestwhohelpdisadvantaged communitiesinLeeds.Theyoffer cookeryclassesandcoursessuitablefor beginnersandpros.Ifyouwanttofind outmoreaboutthemgoto www.leedscookeryschool.org.uk

Dishofthemonth ClassicCoqauvin

Ingredients

2tbspplainflourseasonedwithsaltand freshlygroundblackpepper

1chicken,cutinto8pieces,onthebone butskinremoved

30gbutter

1tbspoliveoil

200groundshallots,peeledbutleft whole

2garliccloves,crushed

200gstreakybacon,diced

Sprigoffreshthyme

1tbsptomatopurée

2carrots,cutintochunks

250gbuttonmushrooms

500mlredwine

500mlchickenstock

1tbspgoodqualitybalsamicvinegar

Smallbunchflatleafparsley,chopped Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper

Method

1.Placetheseasonedflourinalargebowlandaddthechickenpieces.Coat thechickenwellwiththeflour,shakeoffanyexcessflourandsetasideona plate.

2.Heatalargefryingpan,addtheoilandbutterandfryoffthechickenin batches,ensuringtheyarebrowned.Setasideonaplate.

3.Heatathick-bottomedcasseroledishonthestove,addthebutterandthe shallots.Cookuntiljustbrowned;thenstirinthegarlic.Addthebacon,thyme andthetomatopuréeandcookfor2-3minutes.

4.Addthecarrotsandmushrooms,turnuptheheatandaddtheredwine, chickenstockandvinegar.Addthechickenpiecesandanyjuicesfromthe plate.Bringthesaucetotheboilandthensimmergentlyforabout40minutes oruntilthechickenistenderandcookedthrough.

5.Forathickersauce,removethechickenpiecesandkeepwarm.Boilthe sauceoverahighheatforafewminutesuntilthevolumeofliquidhas reduced.Returnthechickenbacktothepan.Heatthroughthoroughly.

6.Addtheparsleyandchecktheseasoning.

Luxurious Surroundings, Breathtaking Views, Peace & Tranquility

Nestled down a narrow alley, the hotel opens onto a bright, sun-filled world of calm. The lobby leads out onto the pool deck and garden, which is the ideal spot in which to unwind.

When you fancy a touch of village atmosphere, the main square of Naxxar is only 700 paces away. The town has retained its authentically Maltese character, making it easy to get lost in its maze of narrow alleys and back streets before settling in one of the cafés, bars or restaurants off the main square.

If you’re after some island exploration, at The Village Boutique & Spa you’re not far from anywhere on the island. In Malta, every step brings a new discovery, and The Village Hotel & Spa is a sparkling treasure waiting to delight

“I’m Chintana, most people know me as Ton. I grew up in a village not far from the city of Ratchuburi in Thailand. I started cooking at a young age and used to cook for all my family. Mai Dang was my first restaurant I opened when I was 18 years old. Six Years later, I met my husband and we decided to start a family in Doncaster. Then this gave me the opportunity to open the first Thai Restaurant in Doncaster, The Bangkok Thai Restaurant. Ten years of running a successful business, we wanted to expand and we decided to open the Bangkok Royal Elephant. Now we’re starting a new chapter by opening the only Thai Restaurant in Doncaster, Thai At The Sal.”

Retrofuture

SOMETRENDSNEVERREALLYGOOUTOFSTYLE,ANDINTHE LASTYEARORSOWE’VESEENAREVIVALOFALLTHINGS RETROWITHINBOTHOURFASHIONANDDÉCOR.

Amodernspinonclassic design,theRetrofuturetrend allowsaspacetolook innovative,luxuriousandaheadof thecurvebyblendingnostalgicmidcenturymodernelementswithabit offuturisticflairthroughtheuseof boldcolours,lusciouscurvesand sleekdesign.Ifyou’rehopingto embracethistrendin2023,takea lookatthiscuratedcollectiontofind alittleinspiration.

TheCanaanAccentTablebyJonathanAdler isperfectlyproportionedtoaddglamourto eventhetiniestcornersofyourhome, £1,650.www.sweetpeaandwillow.com

10 Anecofriendly waytowarmupyourwinter,theCocoonVellumfireisafantasticquality,wallmountedbioethanolfiredesignedbyFedericoOteroforSpanish companyCocoonFireswhichcaneasilybeinstalledanywhere(aslongasthewallisstrongenough).£2,228.www.gomodern.co.uk

1 BertFrankRevolvefloorlamp£2,250.nest.co.uk

2 TheeffortlesslyelegantSt.GermainClubChairisupholsteredinstone-colouredlinenand issupportedbyaminimal,woodenframeadornedwithpolished,goldenfeet,£1,495.www.sweetpeaandwillow.com

3 CultFurniture‘1970’ framedprint,A1print,blackframe£145.www.cultfurniture.com 4 DutchboneJujuretrosideboard£699.Cuckooland.com 5 Tokyofourceilinglight, matteblackandvaporisedglass,£269.housecosy.com 6 Zuivercutedeskclockingreen£29.Cuckooland.com

7 Retrotelephoneinconcrete grey£44.95.Cuckooland.com

8 ThisWavebowlhasastylishlookwithitsplayfulshapeandtintedglass,£65.fiveanddime-interiors.com

9 Redefineyourinteriorwiththisultra-chicandcontemporarychaiselonguebyEichholtz,£2,235.www.sweetpeaandwillow.com

NOWISTHETIMETOGIVEYOURHOMESOMETENDERLOVINGCARE! Springisintheair

Springisintheairmakingitthe perfecttimetotakeafreshlook atyourhome.Brighterdaysmay liftyourspirits,buttheyalsohighlight thoseareasinneedofrefurbishment!

Ifyourkitcheniscollapsing,your bedroomisburstingattheseamsand yourworkspaceiswoefulthenBuywell Interiorscansolveyourproblems!

SituatedatThorpArchEstatenear Wetherbyandspecialisinginfitted kitchens,bedroomsandhomeoffice solutions,BuywellInteriorsisan independentfamily-runbusinesswitha reputationforprovidingfirstrate productsandcustomerserviceatan excellentprice.

OwnersSimonandMichelleProcter haveover30yearscombinedexperience inthefittedfurnitureindustry.“Just thinkingabouthavinganewfitted kitchenorbedroomcanbequite dauntingformostpeoplebutweare heretohelpmaketheprocessaseasy andstressfreeaspossible”saysMichelle. “AhappycustomermeansIcango home,relaxandenjoyalargeglassof wine-jobdone!”

AsaproudretailerofBritishproducts theirimpressiveshowroomdisplaysthe GalleryandLinearrangesbyBritish kitchenmanufacturerSymphonywhich arecomplementedbytheirownrangeof LiveWellmade-to-orderkitchens.With anextensivecolourchoiceandanarray ofdoorstylestochoosefromyoucan easilycreateauniquekitchenthatnot onlyreflectsyourpersonalitybut providesaspaceforallthefamilyto enjoy.

TheBritishthemecontinueswithfully made-to-measurebedroomandoffice furnituresuppliedbyBritish

manufacturerBirchBedrooms.Itdoesn’t matterifyourbedroomorworkspaceis small,anoddshapeorhasawkward anglesasSimonandMichellecancreate aspacetosuitallyourstyleandstorage requirements.Thereareplentyofoptions

tochoosefromandbecauseeverythingis madetomeasure,theultimatedreamof “organisedclutter”isnolongeradream butareality.

Afullprojectmanagementserviceis availableincluding3Dplanning,a comprehensivesitesurveyanda completeinstallationpackage-Buywell Interiorsalsoofferfinanceasanextra service,whichcanbeveryhelpfulin thesedifficulttimes.

Asanindependentbusinessestablished over15yearsago,SimonandMichelle offernotonlyqualityproducts,buta warm,friendlyanddown-to-earth approachwhichisarefreshingchangeto theimpersonalonlinetrendoftoday. Callinforachat(thekettleisalways on!)andmaketodaythedayyouturn yourdreamsintoreality.

BuywellInteriorsisopenMondayto Friday10am-5pm&10am-4pmona Saturdaywithamplefreeparkingright outsidethedoor.

“Lovely family firm, all the staff both in the office (especially Lauren), and the workmen that did the work were easy to deal with and dealt with queries quickly. Leah designed a lovely kitchen and utility with everything we wanted and nothing we did not want. She made some suggestions we had not thought of and it looks great and is very much user friendly.”

~ Dee Cavanagh

“Excellent service, excellent staff and AMAZING kitchen! My husband and I are so chuffed with our new kitchen/diner We had two walls knocked through, a new wall and door built and a new kitchen installed. We could not be happier with the whole process from start to finish. Everyone at DKD are professional, helpful and genuinely seemed to

Colourand texture

TTheheavyandthelightcanhavebothsimilarand oppositeimpactsonus.Themassofthebouldercan moveusbyitssizebutalsobyitssmoothness,the jaggedcrackrunningthroughit,andthemicroeco-system sustainedbyitspresence.

Addingdifferenttextureswithinourhomessupport character,warmth,andcanchangethemoodandfeelofa spaceaswellasinsideus.Addingathrowontoasofais simplebutcomesinmanyvariedoptions;forexamplechoose aheavyquiltinwinter,oralightlinenorcolouredsilkinthe warmermonths.

Justlikeoutdoors,youcanmixlight,fluffy,long‘haired’ cushionswithothersthataresmootherintexturewhilstalso havingabrightprintonthem.Asmoothtableorkitchen islandcanbeenlivenedwithachunky,blocky,orroughhewn object;justbesureit’ssizeisappropriatetothesizeofthe spaceandtheitemitisseatedon.

Addingtosmooth,sleekfurniturecanadjustthefeelofit. Ahighglossunitcanbecalmedwithroughtextured,cracked mattglazeitem,perhapssomedryflowersoralarge,textured pebble.

CelebrateSpring

ASTHEDAYSGROWLONGER, CELEBRATESPRINGATRHS GARDENHARLOWCARR.

Sittinginthebeautiful Yorkshirecountryside,RHS GardenHarlowCarrisa delightineveryseasonand showcasesdiverselandscapeswith differentgardenstylesandan extensiveplantcollection.Fromearlyspring,thewoodland terracesarespectacularandwellworthexploring.You’ll discoverthembehindtheOldBathHouse,withanareaof rock-gardenprovidinganarrayofcolourandshapesinthe formofstunningdwarfrhododendrons,cheerfulprimulasand opulenthellebores.

Furtherintothewoodland,youmayspotdisplaysofspring flowersthatgrowaroundthebaseofoldoaktrees.Astheleaf canopyisnotquiteoutonthebigmaturetreesthismeans plentyoflightforthesewoodlandplantsto growandthrive.Trilliumsandcorydalis canbefoundgrowinginclumpsatground level,overlookedbymaturerhododendrons inavarietyofcoloursfromthepurest whitetovividpinksandreds.

Intermsofcolour,yellowandgold reallysignalthestartofspring.Hundreds ofdaffodilsenveloptheKitchenGarden, circlingtheQueenMother’sLakewhilstfritillariesand forsythiaappearalongsidemarshmarigoldsatStreamside.

Tomakethemostofallthatthisseasonhastooffervisitors toRHSGardenHarlowCarrcanenjoyfamilytrails,plant shows,experttalksandmuchmore.Whetheryou’rearegular orfirsttimevisitor,therewillbeplentytoputaspringin yourstep!

Don’tmiss!

RHSSpringTulip,Daffodiland

RhododendronCompetition

29-30April

Joinusforthefirsthorticultural showoftheyearasthebestofthissprings’tulips,daffodils andrhododendronswillbeshowcased.Afterenjoyingthe blastofcoloursandscentsinthejudgedshow,discoverRHS GardenHarlowCarrinallofitsspringglory,withthousands ofdaffodils,ancientrhododendronsandlotsofcontainers burstingwithalldifferentvarietiesoftulips.

EasterHolidays:GiantEasterEggHunt

1-17April2023

Discovertheenormouspaintedeggs–featuringdesignsfrom lastyear’scompetitionwinners-hiddenaroundthegardensfor familiesandchildrenofallagestodiscover,alongwithEasterthemedplantingorcraftworkshops.Advancebookingessential.

CragLane,Harrogate,HG31QB

Tel:01423565418

www.rhs.org.uk/gardens/harlow-carr

Newboutique fitnessstudiolands inHarrogate

NorthStudiohaslaunchedits secondsiteonColdBathRoadin theheartofHarrogatetowncentre followingthesuccessofthestudio’s firstvenueinLeeds.Offeringsmall groupfitnessclassesincluding indoorcycling,strengthtraining, Pilates,boxingandrunninginabrandnewstateoftheart studiosettolowlightsandempoweringplaylists,thestudio strivestocreateasupportive,funandinclusivespace.

Flexiblepaymentoptionsmeanyoudon’tneedtomakeany fixedfinancialcommitmentslikeausualmonthlygym membershipifyoudon’twantto;youcanpayasyougoby buyingapackofpasses,orforthosewhoknowtheycan commitregularlytherearemonthlymembershipsavailable, varyinginclassamountstoworkaroundyourschedule.The studiooffersatwo-for-oneintroductoryclasspassfor£15 acrossbothsitesforallnewclients,withnoobligationsor commitments.

FindNorthStudioisatUnit1WellingtonHouse,ColdBath Road,HG20NAorvisitwww.northstudioharrogate.co.uk. Instagram@northstudiouk

Yorkshire Lavender

Embracethebeautyandbenefits ofnaturallavenderandrelaxinto atimelessmomentuniqueto YorkshireLavender.

Visitorscannotonlyadmirethestunninglavenderdisplays andprobablyoneofthebestviewsinYorkshireovertheVale ofYork,theycanbrowsearoundthegiftshopandhavea lightlunchorcreamteaintheTeaRoom.Theplantnursery hasalargeselectionoflavender,herbsandgrasses.

YorkshireLavender’sgardensareopensevendaysaweek 10am-5pmfrom1ApriluntillateSeptember,pre-bookingis advisedandcanbedoneonlineatwww.yorkshirelavender.com

**Freeadmissiontotheplantnursery,shopandtearoom,booking isonlyrequiredforaccesstothegardens.

Familyfun Easterevent

Thechildrenarebackat school,you’vegota Springinyourstepasyou breatheasighofrelief, buttheEasterholidays willsoonbeuponus!The ConistonHotelCountryEstate&Spaaredelightedto announcetheywillonceagainbehostingtheirannualEaster event,withaslighttwist,forallthefamilytoenjoy,on Sunday9April.

Ticketsareavailablefrom£19.95includingtheEasterTrail andfamilyroastlunch.Simplyvisit www.theconistonhotel.comandbuyonline.

Celebrating excellenceincurry cuisine

Tharavadu,Leedshasbeenvoted BestSouthIndianRestaurantatthe recent1stNation’sCurryAwards 2023,sponsoredbyfood2go,which washeldatTheMercure ManchesterPiccadillyHotel.

Therestaurantwasthrilledto gettheaward,believingitshowstheconsistencyofthe restaurantandaddstoitsreputationandrecognitionasoneof Top100RestaurantinUK2023(bySquaremeal.co.uk)and recommendedbyBBCGoodFoodasoneofthebest restaurantsinLeeds.

Theprestigiouseventrecognisedandcelebratesthetalents andhardworkofindividualsandbusinesseswithintheUK’s curryindustry.

AspokespersonforThe1stNation’sCurryAwards2023 said:“TheUK’scurryindustryisavitalpartofourculture, andtheseawardsrecognisedtheexceptionaltalentsofthe individualsandbusinessesthatmakeitsospecial.

Congratulationstoallthewinnersandnominees,andthank youtoeveryonewhoparticipatedandsupportedthisevent.”

WeddingOpenDay atBarnsleyHouse

Storybookgardens,beautiful blooms,andatimelesscountry houseretreat,nestledinthe beautifulCotswoldcountryside, makeBarnsleyHouse’sidyllicsettingtheperfectvenuefor weddingsbetween40to140guests.

Thestunninglocationisholdingaweddingopendayon23 Aprilfrom1-4.30pm.Entryisfreeandyoucanregisteryour interestmyemailingweddingopenday@barnsleyhouse.com

BawtryArtsFestival2023

Followingthesuccessfulinauguraleventlastyear,preparations arenowunderwayforthisyear’sBawtryArtsFestival,whichis duetotakeplacefromSaturday17JuneuntilSaturday24June.

Thefestivalaimstoincludeallformsof“thearts”,from music,danceanddramatopainting,photographyandcrafts.

Theweekwillincludesomethingforeveryonebothyoung andold–andinbetween!OntheopeningSaturdayitis intendedtohaveperformersinthetownthroughouttheday, andactivitiesatthe“CreativeCorner”(GrindHouseon ChurchWalk)forthedurationoftheweek.Thiswillinclude acommunity“Arts”project.Othervenuesduringtheweek willincludethePhoenixTheatre,theLibrary,Ziniz Courtyard,theWhiteHartoutsidespace,Bawtry’s,Feast, MayflowerSchool,theNewHallandSt.NicholasChurch.

Competitionwinner

CongratulationstoLouiseMartinofBuxtonwhowaschosen asourwinnerofTheSouthtickets.Sheattendedtheconcert atBuxtonOperaHouseon25February.