Eastside December 2020

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Women in business

XMAS GIFT GUIDE

Naughty but nice Get in the mood for Christmas with festive recipes

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VISIT BAWTRY

The most wonderful time of year in Bawtry! e hope, when you settle down with a cuppa to read this month’s Eastside, that Bawtry is back open for business! Whatever happens, our trees will be up, windows dressed, and our stunning light displays will be adorning Bawtry’s High Street.

Sincere thanks go out to China Rose for sponsoring once again the town’s fantastic 20ft Christmas tree on Market Place. We cannot wait to welcome you back to our special town this Christmas.

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Happy anniversary Our congratulations go to Meliora Kitchens, Bedrooms & Bathrooms of Bawtry who has just celebrated their third anniversary! Husband and wife team Leon and Kelly have established a superb, highly respected business and are looking forward to the new year when they will be opening a new tile studio, in conjunction with Ca Pietra.

Celebrations have also been the order of the day for Lindsey Innes, owner of Tassel & Swag Bawtry, who has just celebrated her first year in business offering gorgeous home furnishings, fabrics and bespoke curtains and blinds.

Ten years and counting!

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Resourceful and resilient During Lockdown 2.0 many businesses have had to adapt their retail methods to encompass online, postal and click and collect services, including Bawtry’s fashion boutiques Bawtry Shoe Company, Incognito, Revolver Menswear, Robinsons & Yasmine of Bawtry.

Please check out their social media pages for up to date information and virtual tours of their current stock and offers. We are keeping everything crossed that they will be allowed to open their doors once again this Christmas.

Our independent retailers have some amazing gifts, perfect for family and friends, ranging from designer clothing to diamond jewellery and home accessories to artwork. Many of them, including our quality bars and restaurants, are offering gift vouchers too so that shopping, dining or overnight stays can be enjoyed in the new year.

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Our array of individual bars and restaurants will be so pleased to be able to welcome you back over the festive period. Ziniz Restaurant and Wine Bar will be open every day, expect Christmas Day and New Year’s Day, and will be asking for a £10 deposit per person upon booking.

The Crown Hotel is hosting its ‘Bottomless Bubbles’ from Monday to Saturday, during December between 12noon and 8pm. Bookings must be made, and numbers per party will be subject to Government Guidance current at the time. Check out www.visitbawtry.com for details of all Bawtry’s wonderful establishments.

All adding up!

Congratulations go to Daniel Edwards and Katherine Rowell of D&K Accounting based in Saddlers House, Bawtry who have scooped the SME Accountant of the Year award for Yorkshire in the SME News Awards along with being asked to be Ambassadors for the Start Up Loans company. Great to see another Bawtry business winning awards and prospering!

It’s ten years since current Womacks of Bawtry owner, David Womack, took the then owner Annette Womack, no relation, out to lunch and ten hours later had bought the business! David had always aspired to owning the shop that bore his name and ten years on, not only does it prove that dreams do come true it also proves that things happen for a reason! Now, displaying the most amazing shop front on the high street it is a constant source of wonderment at all times of the year, but never more so than at Christmas.

Support Local, Shop Safe, Support Bawtry this Christmas Don’t forget that you can find out lots of information from our website www.visitbawtry.com, follow us on Instagram/visitbawtry and like us on Facebook/visit bawtry

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CONTENTS

eason’s greetings and welcome to the December issue of Eastside.

Have you got your tree up yet?

When it comes to decorations it’s easy to go over the top. To keep things on the right side of stylish, we spoke to interior designer Ben Huckerby who has dressed homes and businesses up and down the country including a very swanky London hotel.

Food plays a huge part in any festive celebration. With that in mind we spoke to The School of Artisan Food who supplied some suitably festive recipes.

Keeping things Christmas, we look at Santa’s list - and get his recommendations for songs, films, food and this year’s must-have toys.There’s a huge quiz too should you be stuck for things to do over the festive period.

Elsewhere we have your usual mix of home and garden, fashion and beauty and will be back in the new year with our bumper Northern Lifestyle edition.

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Bring colour to your home this Christmas

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Richard Abbey Executive Editor

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Accessories

From chocolate and Champagne to tea and stationery… countdown to Christmas in style with these advent calendars with a difference

Home & Garden

Go bold with your Christmas decorations

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Best bar none

Want to achieve the gold standard with your Christmas decorations? Ask the experts

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Christmas Gift Guide

Get inspiration from the independents this Christmas

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Women in Business

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These ladies lead from the front. We find out the secret to their success

Test your mettle in our festive brain-teaser

Fashion

Eastside Bumper Christmas Quiz 2020

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What does your winter wardrobe look like?

Find inspiration from these local boutiques

From films to songs, and food to drink, here’s some wonderful Christmassy lists to get you into the spirit

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Make it nice ‘n’ easy

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These nourishing swaps will keep you glowing from head to toe

Get in the mood for Christmas with these festive recipes from The School of Artisan Food

FRONT COVER: Get some inspiration for your festive table.

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PROMOTION

Raising aspirations QUEEN ETHELBURGA’S COLLEGIATE INTRODUCES US TO THEIR QE FUTURES PROGRAMME, A WHOLE SCHOOL APPROACH TO CAREERS GUIDANCE AIMED AT SUPPORTING THEIR STUDENTS TO MAKE INFORMED DECISIONS ABOUT THEIR FUTURE. he Collegiate’s dedicated careers department is testament to the importance it places on effective careers education, advice and guidance for its young people.

Principal Jeff Smith explains: “Within the careers education curriculum at QE we work on raising aspirations and encouraging our students to consider a broad and ambitious range of careers, whilst empowering them to plan and manage their own futures. We set high expectations so that every student is stretched and acquires the attributes that employer’s value. This helps students to realise their potential.

“The careers team work closely with a number of higher education institutions, apprenticeship providers, employers and with the armed forces to ensure that students have the most up-to-date information and knowledge of career opportunities.

“Lessons are delivered at an ageappropriate level to ensure our students understanding and growth of knowledge as they progress through their career journey. We encourage students to be aspirational in their goals and provide the help and guidance they need to give them the best chance of success.

“During Key Stage 2, we introduce students to different career possibilities and begin to explore with them what it means to have a career.

“At Key Stage 3 we inspire students to take their first steps towards their future

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career planning. The focus moves from understanding their own skills, qualities and values, to linking these with GCSE decisions and possible careers.

“In Years 10 and 11, the QE Futures programme is aimed at reinforcing students’ previous learning and building on their experiences to help them move forward with their career planning. In addition, all students are offered one-toone careers interviews to personalise

their experience and help develop individual action plans.

“In Years 12 and 13, as students begin their final years in general education, we offer support to prepare them for their Post-18 decision making. Whether students are looking to apply to their chosen university, or looking at alternative routes into employment, one to one guidance is tailored to their individual needs.”

To find out more about QE’s approach to education as we support our students to achieve their aspirations; through the quality of teaching delivered, extensive extra-curricular opportunities offered, and strong pastoral care provided, visit: www.qe.org.

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An Excellent rated (ISI) school welcoming children aged 3 months to 19 years.

Call to arrange a socially distanced private tour or visit us on one of our virtual open days.

Visit www.qe.org for details.

Queen Ethelburga’s Collegiate “To be the best that I can, with the gifts that I have.” www.qe.org | admissions@qe.org | 01423 333330 | York YO26 9SS

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HOME & GARDEN

Sainsbury’s Home Christmas rhapsody trees. www.sainsburys.co.uk

Let’s get festive GO BOLD WITH YOUR CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS. BY RICHARD ABBEY.

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Argos 4ft blue colour tree £12. www.argos.co.uk

Smart app-controlled rainbow Twinkly™ Christmas lights decorations £174.99. www.lights4fun.co.uk

150 LED traditional Pickwick Christmas lights £29.99. www.lights4fun.co.uk

Oliver Bonas Christmas decoration collection £7.50 each. www.oliverbonas.com

Biscuiteers Baking Christmas tree letterbox biscuit £9. www.biscuiteers.com

Sainsbury’s Home Nordic phrase hanging decoration, assorted £2. www.sainsburys.co.uk

Cambridge Imprint origami star garland kit £13.96. www.cambridgeimprint.co.uk HomeSense white and red bauble £2.99. tkmaxx.com

B&Q 2m tinsel in blue surf, £1.25. www.diy.com

Wilko traditional dough snowman £1.50. www.wilko.co.uk

Wilko 5ft slim rainbow tree £30. www.wilko.co.uk Eastside | www.eastsidemag.co.uk 17

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Sainsbury’s Home Nordic small felt hanging snowflake, assorted £2. www.sainsburys.co.uk

Very Sass & Belle Xmas scooter and campervan baubles £12.99 (set of 2). very.co.uk Traditional knitted Christmas stockings, from £9.95. www.dibor.co.uk LEFT: HomeSense Christmas berry wreath £24.99. tkmaxx.com RIGHT: John Lewis & Partners Japonism red bauble with Christmas tree £6. www.johnlewis.com Paperchase red balloon dog £4. www.paperchase.com

Mixed metallic festive Christmas tree living room decorations. www.lights4fun.co.uk

Marks & Spencer wine bottle baubles £12.50. www.marksand spencer.com

Daisy Park felt/twig robin on peg decoration £5. www.daisypark.co.uk

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National Trust Merry Christmas garland £30. shop.nationaltrust.org.uk

Wilko traditional dough reindeer £1.50. www.wilko.co.uk

B&Q 20cm (8”) glitter star topper in red, £2. www.diy.com

Marks & Spencer Decorations Stockings. www.marksandspencer.com

LEFT: Argos enchanted Father Christmas in lantern £20. www.argos.co.uk

Bring your tree to life with these stunning paper honeycomb decorations. £40 (set of 6). oka.com

BELOW: Next Christmas countdown block £10. www.next.co.uk

John Lewis & Partners red hand stitching line velvet stocking £20. www.johnlewis.com

Next festive spice jar candle £10. www.next.co.uk

B&Q sausage dog ‘Merry Christmas’ bauble, £2. www.diy.com Eastside | www.eastsidemag.co.uk 19

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Doncaster’s Newest licensed Coffee House Located on Printing Office Street, opposite the new Flannels store, we are a 2 minute walk from The Frenchgate shopping centre, Cast theatre & Doncaster Railway Station.

Our mission is to provide an independently run, quality & sociable hub for the people of Doncaster & visitors to the area.

We serve families and individuals, and with charging USB ports stationed throughout the restaurant, we can ensure we always cater for your business lunch requirements.

We open our doors at 8am to our breakfast/brunch menu, our afternoon tea is a cornucopia of delicious delicacies served with or without Prosecco and our burger & pasta menus offer a wide & tasty choice for all.

Whether you’re on a shopping spree, a spare lunch hour or simply searching for a new dining experience, The Glass Strawberry in Doncaster town centre is the perfect place for you.

It’s casual, colourful & has a cup of tea or coffee to cater all taste buds.

Sit down & feel relaxed knowing that your needs will be catered for, whether you’re vegan, coeliac, or just coffee & cake obsessed… and don’t worry to ask the staff for advice because they just want you to enjoy everything to the fullest.

Come & make Printing Office Street a place busy & bursting with love.

Open: Monday-Saturday 8am-8pm Throughout December Sundays 10am-4pm 48-50 Printing Office Street, Doncaster, DN1 1TR Tel: 01302 365027

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Best bar none WANT TO ACHIEVE THE GOLD STANDARD WITH YOUR CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS? ASK THE EXPERTS. et’s be honest, it’s been a pretty terrible year so wouldn’t it be great if we could lift spirits and finish 2020 on a high? Christmas, typically a time filled with comfort and joy, will be a little different but that doesn’t mean we shouldn’t be getting into the festive mood. In fact, we should be embracing it even more.

Far beyond resurrecting the same artificial ‘Nordic pine’ tree each year, Christmas decorations can extend to all rooms of the house and include lights, garlands, festive foliage and much more.You can dress doorways, stairways and driveways and even let your children style their own rooms.

The possibilities are endless.

In short, Christmas decorations are a good way to start the season and, done right, can set the mood for the

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many weeks ahead. But where to start?

Interior design specialists Ben Huckerby Design started dressing everything from homes to hotels years ago and more recently have been repeatedly approached to style them for the festive season. With their expert eye they can choose decorations that complement your home perfectly and add a touch of class to your Christmas.

As you can imagine, Ben and his team are in full flow at the moment, dressing homes and properties up and down the country. “Our first trees are booked for install the second week in November and we are usually fully installed by the end of the first week of December,” said Ben. “Ordinarily, we supply the items and dress the areas, usually in one

day, however, we draw the line at taking them down, this is usually left to the clients, who can store them for the following year!”

And Ben isn’t afraid to go the extra mile for his clients. “Last year, a client’s build team overran so late that I installed the decorations on Christmas Eve to ensure they had a beautiful Christmas Day. With that in mind, my tree at home has to be one of the first to go up, as once I’ve done four or five installations, the motivation to do my own would be weak.”

Pictured here is a project Ben Huckerby Design undertook at The Lanesborough Hotel on London’s Hyde Park Corner last year and showcased some of Ben’s favourite design elements.

“I feel the most elegant trees and

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decorations are always the very muted tones with subtle accents of colour and I like to mix textures in the form of artificial foliage and feathers,” he said. “I always lean towards a warm white bulb both inside and outside, as I really feel this gives a much softer light and I always use a combination of gold, silver and clear baubles as I feel this achieves the best effects.”

Ben is expecting to see decorations appear in homes much sooner this year, because of the current situation, but may have to go against his own advice and put his own decorations on hold as he’s hoping to move house at the start of this month.

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PROMOTION

Quiet retreat ENJOY A WINTER BREAK WITH ALL THE TRIMMINGS AT HEADLAM HALL HOTEL & SPA. ocated in the rolling countryside of lower Teesdale, just between Barnard Castle and Darlington in County Durham, sits the picturesque hamlet of Headlam.This quiet corner of Teesdale is where you will find the superb 17th century Headlam Hall Hotel & Spa.

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Headlam Hall is a Jacobean country manor which overlooks its own rolling farmland estate and stands in four acres of walled gardens with elegant lawns, ancient beech hedges, colourful herbaceous borders and flowing waters.

It is a working farm and its kitchen produces modern British food that reflects the fabulous local produce sourced from the surrounding countryside. Much of the fruit, herbs and vegetables used in the kitchen come from the hotel’s own garden, and seasonality is at the core of all the dishes produced here. There are two options for dining; The Orangery looks out onto a 26 Eastside | www.eastsidemag.co.uk

walled patio where you can dine alfresco should the weather permit, or dine in The Library Bar, with its cosy open fire and dog-friendly bar area.

Set within the superb grounds of Headlam Hall, Headlam Spa is a previous winner of leading spa treatment provider Thalgo’s UK Spa of the Year. A place to relax, exercise and enjoy the therapeutic benefits of water in an environment that truly reflects the beauty of the surrounding Teesdale countryside, Headlam Spa makes an ideal venue for a spa day or overnight spa break for couples or friends at any time of year.

The spa facilities include a 15-metre swimming pool, an outdoor hydrotherapy pool, sauna, steam room and drench shower, a fully-equipped gym and spa relaxation lounge with cosy logburning stove. Also popular at Headlam is The Spa Brasserie, open daily serving snacks/drinks all day, with alfresco eating available, weather permitting.

Currently, Headlam Hall is carefully following official guidance on maintaining a safe and secure environment for both customers and their staff, and has implemented a number of measures that are detailed on the hotel’s website. There is also the considerable advantage of plenty of space at Headlam, and it offers a safe, relaxing and enjoyable experience for guests and diners alike.

Looking outdoors, the challenging and picturesque nine-hole course at Headlam is maintained to the highest standards and provides a perfect setting for an enjoyable game of golf. There is also a covered driving range, practice putting green and a new resident PGA Professional, Darren Pearce, who is available for tuition of all ages making this a great opportunity for improving skills or learning to play.

Nearby attractions include the city of Durham, the Durham Dales, the lovely market town of Barnard Castle and its superb Bowes Museum, Auckland and Raby Castles, and High Force, England’s tallest waterfall. Great seasonal breaks are available throughout the year, with Winter Escapes in January and February being especially good value.

Headlam Hall can be visited at www.headlamhall.co.uk, by calling 01325 730238 or email reception@headlamhall.co.uk.

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Eastside Bumper Christmas Quiz 2020 TEST YOUR METTLE IN OUR FESTIVE BRAIN-TEASER. uizzes have been a great way to pass the time and connect with family and friends over the last few months. With that in mind, we’ve put together this tricky festive quiz to keep your brain ticking over. We’ve tried to

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Music

make it a real challenge... there’s 60 questions covering a range of subjects, from music and film to news and sport.

Don’t write in... it’s just for fun. The answers will be in the February issue of Eastside.

Film & TV

1. Who reached number one in July with the hit single ‘Head and Heart’?

2. Which influential guitarist and founding member of his namesake rock band, passed away in October?

3. Which popular girl band started a ‘Search’ for a new band on BBC One in the autumn?

4. Who released the album, Future Nostalgia, in 2020?

5. Oasis released What’s the Story (Morning Glory) 25 years ago what was their follow-up album called?

6. Stormzy collaborated with this mega-selling singer on the single Own It. 7. This band scored last year’s Christmas number one with ‘I Love Sausage Rolls’. Who are they?

8. Complete the name of this single the Rolling Stones released during lockdown: Living in a…

9. What is the name of the former Stone Roses singer who was due to headline Tramlines this year?

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11. Which legendary actor, perhaps best known for the ‘swords and sandals’ epic, Spartacus, passed away aged 103?

12. What was the name of the history and politics teacher who recently scooped the £1million jackpot on Who Wants to be a Millionaire?

13. The 25th James Bond film was delayed not once but twice this year and will now be released in 2021, what is its title?

14. In what year did the popular sitcom, Friends, first air?

15. Who won this year’s Britain’s Got Talent?

16. Love Island was put on hold this year, but who won last summer’s show?

17. It has been one of the stand-out Netflix hits of the year, but who is the ‘Tiger King’?

18. This Eugene Levy-led comedy series swept the board at this year’s Emmy’s.

19. Big Brother first aired 20 years ago. Who was its first winner?

20. BBC One’s His Dark Materials is based on a series of books by which author?

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Sport

Current Affairs

21. How many Championship did Michael Jordan’s Chicago Bulls win in the 1990s?

31. Who said it: “We have it totally under control.

It’s one person coming in from China. It’s going to be just fine.”

22. Liverpool won their first Premier League title. How many points did they finish the season with?

32. Who took a drive to Barnard Castle to make sure his eyesight was ok?

23. Who won the 2020 NFL Super Bowl?

34. Which ‘C’ storm hit Britain in early February bringing winds of over 80mph?

24. Due to Covid, the USPGA Championship was the first golf major to be played this year. Who won?

25. Who recently became only the second Britain to win cycling’s Giro D’Italia?

26. Which former Olympic champion boxer is currently taking part in Strictly Come Dancing?

33. Who did Princess Beatrice of York marry in July?

35. Which artist features on the new £20 note, launched earlier this year?

36. Which contested area caused intense fighting between Armenia and Azerbaijan?

37. How much is the UK Living Wage?

27. Lewis Hamilton recently surpassed which driver’s Formula One win record?

38. Who is the current leader of the Liberal Democrats?

28. Which rugby league team won this year’s Challenge Cup?

39. Protesters in Bristol pulled down a statue of which historical figure?

29. Which player scored the winning goal in the 2020 Champion’s League Final?

40. Argos announced the end to what after almost 50 years?

30. Who is captain of the England Rugby Union team?

Doncaster

Christmas

41. Who is the current mayor of Doncaster?

42. Who won the St Leger this year?

43. The man credited with popularising the modern toilet was born in Thorne. What was his name?

44. What is the capacity of the Keepmoat Stadium?

45. What did the Romans name Doncaster?

46. Which legendary WW2 fighter pilot was brought up in Sprotborough?

47. Which locally-born boxer shares his name with a former leader of the Tory party?

48. As the crow flies, how far is Doncaster from London?

49. James Coppinger recently which milestone for Doncaster Rovers?

50. Mexborough-born Brian Blessed plays which character in Peppa Pig?

51. How many ghosts show up in A Christmas Carol?

52. In Home Alone, where are the McAllisters going on holiday when they leave Kevin behind?

53. Which country did eggnog come from?

54. According to the song, what did my true love give to me on the eighth day of Christmas?

55. Three of Santa’s reindeer’s names begin with the letter “D.” Name them.

56. What is the name of George Bailey’s guardian angel in It’s A Wonderful Life?

57. What Christmas-themed ballet premiered in Saint Petersburg, Russia in 1892?

58. Stollen is the traditional fruit cake of which country?

59. In what modern day country was Saint Nicholas born?

60. In The Muppet Christmas Carol, who played Ebenezer Scrooge?

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Christmas by numbers FROM FILMS TO SONGS, AND FOOD TO DRINK, HERE’S SOME WONDERFUL CHRISTMASSY LISTS TO GET YOU INTO THE SPIRIT. BY REBECCA WALES.

e’s making a list and checking it twice, going to find out who’s naughty and nice… Yes, Santa Claus is coming to town and bringing lots of festive cheer to boot.

No doubt the tree is already up, you’ve dusted off that Nat King Cole CD and consumed more mince pies than you can remember, but what will Christmas be like for you this year?

It’s certainly going to be different and, at the time of writing, we’re still unsure how we’ll be celebrating the big day. Here’s hoping we can gather with our nearest and dearest for steaming mugs of mulled, roast turkey and all the trimmings and maybe even a game of Scrabble or two.

However you end up celebrating Christmas, Rebecca Wales has compiled ten of the best, lists of our favourite festive things to ensure your seasonal break is memorable for all the right reasons. From films to songs, and food to drink, here’s some wonderful Christmassy things to get you into the spirit.

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Films Who doesn’t love a festive favourite? Channel 5 may have started showing them in September but if you’ve still not had your fill, these recommendations are a great place to start.

Christmas Cra cker Jokes Often so bad they’re ac

tually good, th e Christmas di t be the same nner without a joke or two.

1 Why di d Santa go to the doctor?

Because of hi s bad ‘elf’.

2 What do you get if you cross Sant A Christmas qu a with a duck acker. ?

3 What is Santa’s favo urite type of Wrap. music?

4 Wha t kind of cars do elves driv Toy-otas. e? table wouldn’

5 Wha t do elves po st on social m Elf-ies. edia?

6 What do you get if you cross a sn vampire? Fros owman with tbite a 7 What is a dog’s favo urite carol?

Bark, the Heral d Angels Sing 8 What do you call a penguin in th Lost e Sahara dese rt?

9 What do snowmen lik e to do on a w Chill eekend?

10 Who hides in the ba kery at Christ A mince spy mas?

1. How the Grinch Stole Christmas Voiced by Jim Carrey, this animated classic sees a green, revenge-seeking Grinch set out to ruin Christmas for the citizens of Whoville.

2. The Muppet Christmas Carol Charles Dickens’ classic tale was given the Muppet treatment - and it was rather good fun. Michael Caine plays the miser, Ebenezer Scrooge.

3. Home Alone Kevin McAllister must protect his house from a pair of burglars when he is accidentally left home alone by his family during Christmas vacation.

4. The Polar Express On Christmas Eve, a young boy embarks on a magical adventure to the North Pole on the Polar Express, while learning about friendship, bravery, and the spirit of Christmas.

5. It’s a Wonderful Life Frank Capra’s classic stars James Stewart as a desperately frustrated businessman who is shown by an angel what life would be like if he had never existed.

6. Elf After discovering he is human, Will Ferrell, raised as an elf at the North Pole, decides to travel to New York City to locate his real father.

Songs

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7. Love Actually The love lives of eight very different couples are intertwined in the run up to Christmas.

8. The Holiday Unlucky in love Cameron Diaz and Kate Winslet swap houses for Christmas.

9. Nativity An uptight but secretly heartbroken primary school teacher’s little white lie about Hollywood coming to see his class’ nativity play grows like wildfire in his rag-tag school low on self-esteem.

10. The Snowman On Christmas Eve, a young boy builds a snowman that comes to life and takes him to the North Pole to meet Father Christmas.

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Food No Christmas is complete without food - and the more of it the better.

1 Turkey The much-maligned bird is the cornerstone of Christmas dinner. Give the goose a miss and go with tradition.

2 Mince pies Shop-bought or homemade, the humble mince captures the essence of Christmas in a few tasty mouthfuls.

3 Christmas pudding It may not be for everyone but with lashings of brandy sauce, it’s the perfect way to finish your Christmas meal.

4 Pigs in blankets When did these become such an integral part of Christmas dinner. Sausages wrapped in bacon are 5 the perfect partner to turkey.

Drinks Chances are your alcohol intake will increase over the festive period - here are some beverages for all occasions.

1 Mulled wine Served warm, this spiced wine is the perfect winter warmer and just screams Christmas.

2 Eggnog Usually considered an American tradition, eggnog actually originated in this country. Made with eggs, milk, cream and sugar, it’s a sweet treat.

3 Champagne Wake up to a glass of fizz on 25 December. Is there a better way to celebrate?

Brussel sprouts No dinner is complete without them. Instead of 6 boiling, try frying them with chestnuts and bacon.

4 Snowball They usually only surface at Christmastime and are something of an acquired taste.

Parnsips Roast them with a few carrots and a splash of honey to add a touch of sweetness to your dinner.

5 Port The perfect partner to your festive cheeseboard.

Cheese One to enjoy over the days following Christmas, usually with some good chutney and a glass of port.

7

Gingerbread The tradition of making gingerbread houses started in Germany but the spice-laden biscuits are the perfect accompaniment to any festive feast.

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9 Chocolate Roses/Quality Street/Miniature Heroes/Terry’s Chocolate Orange… delete as applicable. Anything will do.

10 Yorkshire pudding Perhaps the most controversial addition to any Christmas dinner. Does it belong? It comes down to personal preference.

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6 Bailey’s What is it about creamy drinks that seem so appropriate at Christmas?

7 Whisky Great straight up (or on the rocks) but even better in a hot toddy after a bracing winter walk.

8 Sherry The sweetness of the many different sherries is a good match for rich festive food.

9

Hot chocolate The whole family can wrap their hands around a steaming mug, preferably with marshmallows and whipped cream.

10 Martini Raise a glass to the recently departed Sean Connery.

Make sure it’s shaken, not stirred of course.

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1

Christmas Toys There’s usually a mad rush to claim the year’s musthave toy. What’s on children’s Christmas lists this year? Here’s some advance notice (all prices are recommended retail prices).

2

First Pedal Frog 40 bike, £290 The Frog First Pedal 40 is a great value first pedal bike for 3-4 year olds with an average inside leg of 40cm.

3

Star Wars The Child animatronic edition, £59.99 Touching the top of The Child’s head activates over 25 sound and motion combinations, including happy and excited sounds, giggles, babbles and more.

5

Studio Creator Video Maker Kit, £24.99 One for budding YouTubers… A complete kit to create your own videos like a pro!

6

Squeakee the interactive balloon toy dog, £47.99 This interactive pet might look like a balloon dog, but he’s inflated with personality.

8

Paw Patrol Dino Rescue Dino Patroller, £64.99 Featuring room for all six pups, oversized wheels, a projectile launcher and an exclusive Chase and T-Rex dinosaur action figure, the Dino Patroller is ready to roll!

Laser battle hunters, £44.99 Get ready for the next generation of radiocontrolled combat vehicles.

9

Present Pets, £54.99 Featuring over 100 sounds and actions, Present Pets are a great gift for kids aged five and up.

4

Screwball Scramble Level 2, £19.99 The sequel to the classic game tests coordination and skill on a journey through a maze full of new surprises.

7

Gotta Go Flamingo, £32.99 Feed Sherbet his favourite Magic Flamingo Food, then watch his neck wiggle and wobble as he gobbles it down. But watch out! What goes in must come out!

10

LEGO Adventure with Mario Start Course, £49.99 LEGO® Super Mario™ brings a familyfavourite character into the real world, offering limitless challenges beginning with this essential Starter Course set.

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CHRISTMAS FOOD

Make it nice ‘n’ easy GET IN THE MOOD FOR CHRISTMAS WITH THESE FESTIVE RECIPES FROM THE SCHOOL OF ARTISAN FOOD. ew ingredients evoke the flavours of the festive season than cinnamon, citrus peel and marzipan. Those warming aromas take you right back to Christmases past.

Christmas is all about tradition but during a year like no other there’s room to add a little twist to the old favourites. The School of Artisan Food, based in the heart of Nottinghamshire’s historic Welbeck estate, have provided a few pointers on how to add a decadent flavour to the festive table this year.

The School of Artisan Food offers a unique environment for people of all skill levels to expand their knowledge through a wide range of

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short courses from baking and patisserie, cheesemaking, butchery and charcuterie, ice cream and chocolate making, to preserves, piemaking and brewing. The courses cater for all levels, from complete beginner to professionals. It also offers an accredited Advanced Diploma in Baking and professional business courses for new food startups and existing enterprises.

As a charity, the School works with voluntary organisations, schools and colleges, and community groups to provide opportunities to inspire and teach artisan food production skills.

The School has a range of courses planned for the festive season restrictions permitting - including a

practical master classes in Christmas baking with internationally renowned baker, Emmanuel Hadjiandreou. The hands-on classes take place on 6 December and again on 12 December. They each provide the opportunity to get into the festive spirit, while learning how to bake a selection of Christmas favourites. Tips and guidance will be provided on how to master the art of making puff pastry, marzipan and enriched doughs. Other courses coming up include festive pie making, edible gifts, and how to create a festive cheese board.

For more details call 01909 532171 or visit www.schoolofartisanfood.org.

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CHRISTMAS FOOD

Mince pies with a contemporary twist For the puff pastry: 250g Strong white (bread) flour 4g Salt 125g Chilled water 10g Unsalted butter For laminating: 125g Unsalted butter (refrigerated)

For the mince pie filling: 30g Raisins 30g Currants 30g Sultanas 22g Soft brown sugar 18ml Brandy/ale 6g Sliced almonds 6g Orange peel 6g Lemon peel 6g Dried cherries 6g Apples 6g Butter 6g Caster sugar ¼ tsp Orange oil (optional) ¼ tsp Lemon oil (optional) Salt, pinch Nutmeg, pinch Ground ginger, pinch Mixed spice, pinch

Method: 1. Mix ingredients together in a mixing bowl and knead until pastry comes together and shows signs of development.

2. Form dough into a ball and cut a cross in the top, being careful not to cut more than half way through the dough. Pull the corners of the cuts out from the centre to form a square shape. Wrap in a plastic bag or sheet (not clingfilm as this will stick to surface of dough) and place in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.

3. Weigh out the 125g butter and shape with a rolling pin between sheets of silicone parchment into a flat square block until approx. 10cm square and 1.5cm thick and place in the refrigerator for at least 20 minutes to harden.

4. To assemble, remove the pastry and the butter from the refrigerator.

Neaten the edges of the pastry square, if required. Roll out the pastry into a rectangular strip twice the length of the butter square.

5. Place the butter in the middle of the strip of dough, leaving equal amounts of dough, uncovered, top and bottom.

6. Fold the uncovered flaps of dough over the butter square until they meet in the middle and seal the joins by pressing with your rolling pin.

7. Give the pastry a one quarter turn, so that the two open ends with the butter showing are top and bottom.

8. Roll out the pastry into a long rectangle the length of your rolling pin.

Give the pastry a double (book) turn, wrap in the plastic bag or sheet and return to the refrigerator for a further 30 minutes.

9. Repeat step 8 two further times allowing the pastry to rest for at least 30 minutes, or until the butter has hardened and the pastry relaxed sufficiently to pin easily, refrigerated, between each and the final turn making certain it is covered at all times.

10. To make the filling, peel, core and chop the apples. Melt butter in heavy saucepan and add chopped apples and caster sugar. Stir and cook until a puree consistency is achieved.

11. Once the purée is cool, add and mix all other ingredients. Store in an airtight container in refrigerator for up to six weeks.

12. To assemble, roll out the chilled pastry and cut out two discs for each mince pie using pastry cutters, one disc for the base and a slightly larger one for the lid. Brush the base disk lightly with either water or milk, place a generous teaspoon of mincemeat (approx. 6g) in the middle and place the lid on top. Pierce the top and place on a baking sheet covered in silicone parchment.

13. Bake in a preheated oven at 230°C for 15-16 minutes or until golden brown.

14. Dredge with vanilla sugar.

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Stollen 60g Sultanas 15g Sliced almonds (toasted) 15g Mixed peel (orange and lemon) 1 Small orange (zest and juice) 1 Lemon (zest and juice) 15g Rum For the preferment/sponge: 2 x 20g Strong white flour 10g Fresh yeast (or 5g dried yeast) 20g Whole milk (warm) For the butter mixture: 50g Butter (unsalted) 20g Caster sugar ¼ tsp Salt ¼ tsp Cardamom ¼ tsp Vanilla extract ¼ tsp Egg (beaten) For the marzipan: 60g Ground almonds 30g Caster sugar 1 tbsp Rum For the stollen glaze: 30g Apricot Jam 45g Butter (unsalted) 30g Sugar 15ml Whole milk For finishing: 150g Butter (unsalted) Vanilla sugar (caster sugar and vanilla) Icing sugar for dusting

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Method: For this recipe you require three large bowls and two small bowls. The small bowls will fit on the large ones upside down to act as lids.

1. First, soak the fruit. In a large mixing bowl mix the fruit, juice, zest, toasted almonds and rum together and cover. Allow to stand in a cool place covered; until most of the liquid is absorbed into the fruit. This is best done a week in advance and kept in the fridge.

2. To make the dough (preferment/sponge), put the flour in a small mixing bowl and set aside. In the large mixing bowl dissolve the yeast in the warm milk. Add the first flour and mix into a paste, cover with the bowl that had the flour in it, leave to prove double in volume for 30 minutes.

3. In the other small mixing bowl put the last flour and set aside.

4. To make the marzipan, mix the almonds and sugar together. Add the rum and mix into a stiff paste. Refrigerate.

5. In another large mixing bowl beat the butter, sugar, salt and the spices until soft. Add the egg into the butter mixture that has been lightly beaten little bits at a time. Once all the egg is incorporated into the butter mixture stop beating.

Tip: If the mixture curdles or separates add a teaspoon of flour that has been set aside earlier, to bind the mixture.

6. Mix about a tablespoon of the flour into the fruit mixture so that it absorbs the moisture in the fruit and set aside.

7. Returning to the dough, mix the yeast mixture into the butter mixture and add the rest of the flour. Mix until it all comes together and cover with the bowl that covered the yeast mixture. Leave to stand for 10 minutes.

8. Knead the dough for 10 seconds in the bowl, or until the dough resists.

Leave to stand for 10 minutes. Repeat this last step three times, covering the bowl between kneading.

9. Now add the fruit and mix until all the fruit is mixed into the dough, making sure all the fruit is incorporated and taking care not to crush the fruit.

10. Place the dough in a bowl and allow to prove, this should take around an hour. Once the dough has proved about double in volume knock back.

11. Shape into a ball and allow to rest until workable using a little flour so the dough does not stick.

12. Shape into a stollen shape with the marzipan in the centre. Place on a baking tray that has been covered with silicon paper. Allow to prove, covered in a warm place just under double in volume, approx. 30 minutes.

13. To make the glaze, boil all the ingredients together in a saucepan and set aside until ready to use or place in the refrigerator.

14. After 20 minutes, or when the loaf is half way risen, place the Stollen in a pre-heated oven at 200°C (400°F) Gas 6, add a cup of water on the hot tray to form steam, lower to 180°C (350°F) Gas 4. Bake for approx. 20 minutes until golden brown. You will know when it is baked by tapping on the bottom and hearing a hollow sound and it will be golden in colour.

Place on a wire rack to cool.

15. To finish, remove most of the dark sultanas that caught while baking with a sharp knife, taking care not to damage the stollen. Paint with hot melted butter three times allowing the butter to absorb.

16. Once completely cool, finally seal with boiling hot stollen glaze top and bottom. Once the glaze has set, roll in vanilla sugar, dust with icing sugar and serve.

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CHRISTMAS FOOD

Christmas pudding 250g mixed dried fruit 50g prunes, chopped 50g dates, chopped 125g butter 125g dark muscovado sugar 3 tbsp treacle 1 tsp mixed spice 2 medium free range eggs 125g self-raising flour For added flavour, you can also add 125ml brandy

Method: 1. Place dried fruits, prunes and dates into a bowl and pour over the brandy. Soak the fruit overnight.

2. Grease a 1.5-litre pudding basin well with butter. Then place a disc of baking parchment in the bottom. Lay a sheet of tin foil just bigger than the basin on a work surface, then lay a sheet of baking parchment the same size over the top.

3. Beat the butter and sugar together in a large mixing bowl. Beat for around 3 minutes, or until light and fluffy.

4. Add the treacle and mixed spice, then beat in the eggs one at a time.

5. Add the fruit to the bowl and stir until totally mixed in. Fold in the flour, and spoon the mixture into the pudding basin.

6. Place the parchment and tin foil layer over the top, and secure with string. Put the pudding into a large, deep pan with an upturned plate in the bottom, and pour boiling water into the pan until it reaches halfway up the side of the basin. Cover with a lid, bring to the boil, then reduce the heat to a gentle simmer.

7. Add more boiling water as necessary, so the pan doesn’t boil dry as you’ll need to steam for between 3-3½ hours (or until the sponge is firm and a skewer inserted comes out clean).

8. Take the bowl out of the water, and leave to sit for 20 minutes before you turn it out.

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ACCESSORIES

Debenhams ‘24 days of nails’ advent calendar. www.debenhams.com

Snaffling pig pork crackling advent calendar £17.50. www.debenhams.com

Both an elegant decoration and perfect gift to share with the tea curious and connoisseurs alike, each compartment is filled with four individually wrapped sachets from Newby’s Classic tea bag collection. Newby Teas advent calendar £60. www.newbyteas.co.uk

Lily’s Kitchen Christmas advent calendar for cats, £9.99. www.dobbies.com

Traditional Christmas advent calendar filled with plasticine and instructions to build festive models every day, £17.99. www.mulberrybush.co.uk

What’s behind the door?

FROM CHOCOLATE AND CHAMPAGNE TO TEA AND STATIONERY… COUNTDOWN TO CHRISTMAS IN STYLE WITH THESE ADVENT CALENDARS WITH A DIFFERENCE.

GettingPersonal.co.uk Prosecco & Champagne advent calendar, £124.99. It features 24 doors, each with a miniature bottle of fizz inside.

From Champagne to pinot rosé, there’s something for every day of advent. It’s time to pop the cork and start the Christmas countdown!

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ACCESSORIES

Oh Deer beauty advent calendar £20. www.madbeauty.com

Very gin advent cracker £129.99. A festive essential for gin connoisseurs, this cracker-shaped advent calendar comes stocked up with 24 different miniature gins to sample. very.co.uk

You may have had chocolate advent calendars before, but I bet none of them are anything like Hotel Chocolat’ Grand advent calendar, £68. Contains truffles, chocolates, cocoa gin and salted caramel vodka liqueur. www.hotelchocolat.com

Next magical advent calendar £20. Behind each door is an exciting treat for every day of December before Christmas Day! Includes lip gloss, shower gels, bath fizzers, bubble bath, hair clips and more. www.next.co.uk

You will need to fill this one up with your own treats! Paperchase wooden advent calendar £18. www.paperchase.com

Marks & Spencer Autograph makeup advent calendar £70, is filled with 12 days of beauty in this luxury edit to countdown to Christmas. www.marksandspencer.com

The Friends 12 Days of Christmas Advent, £17.99, is packed with beauty goodies to surprise and delight each day. Not only that but the iconic yellow peep hole frame detaches to keep & use elsewhere. Could this be any more exciting? www.madbeauty.com

Wilko ‘24 days of cocktails’ advent calendar £10. A holiday collection of cocktail mixers, garnishes, shimmers and rimming sugars. www.wilko.co.uk

Give a gift every day in the lead up to Christmas with the A Magical Wedgwood Christmas advent calendar. Filled with 24 unique mini porcelain Wedgwood tree decorations in the classic matt white and blue, they include woodland creatures, festive classics, miniatures of the brand’s most iconic pieces and much more. £650 from www.amara.com Eastside | www.eastsidemag.co.uk 39

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GIFT GUIDE

GET INSPIRATION FROM THE INDEPENDENTS THIS FESTIVE SEASON.

Gift vouchers for afternoon tea available at The Glass Strawberry, 48-50 Printing Office Street, Doncaster, DN1 1TR. Tel: 01302 365027. www.theglassstrawberry.co.uk

Salthouse Adira black £95 Barker Seb Cedar hand painted £175 Shoe Room, 8 Priory Walk, Doncaster, DN1 1TS. Tel: 01302 360985. www.theshoeroom doncaster.com

Gift vouchers available at Elements Medispa, 81 Thorne Road, Doncaster, DN1 2ES. Tel: 01302 343432. elements.org.uk

Christmas gifts for the whole family.

Now in store at Etc, Market Place, Bawtry, Doncaster, DN10 6JW. Tel: 01302 714550

Elf Christmas toys available from The Gift Company at Lakeside Village, White Rose Way, Doncaster, DN4 5PJ. Tel: 01302 366444. www.lakeside-village.co.uk

L’Oreal box sets £25, or two boxes for £40. From Saks, 7 High Street, Doncaster, DN1 1ED. Tel: 01302 215899. www.saks.co.uk

Calvin Klein watches and jewellery are in store at Time for Diamonds, 45 Market Place, Bawtry, Doncaster, DN10 6JL. Tel: 01302 710116. timefordiamonds.co.uk

Walker’s Nurseries is the perfect place to find special gifts; stylish decorations, hand-crafted chocolates and artisan gins, to name just a few. Mosham Road, Blaxton, Doncaster, DN9 3BA. Tel: 01302 770325. www.walkersnurseries.tv

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BUSINESS

Wonder women THESE LADIES LEAD FROM THE FRONT. WE FIND OUT THE SECRET TO THEIR SUCCESS.

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ur region boasts many exceptional businesses run by exceptional women.

Over the next pages we will present just

a select few of these amazing people, showing you what makes them motivated to do what they do, and how they have built up to their success.

Elaine Thorpe Etc For over a decade, Etc…Etc…Etc has been offering residents of the 12th century market town of Bawtry, a unique and stylish collection of handmade cards, gifts, jewellery and home accessories.

After working with Doncaster Council for over 27 years, Elaine Thorpe had always dreamt of owning her own shop that stocked unusual and design-led products.

“I just got to a point and decided it was time to quit my job and follow my passion. I love my shops, customers and everything that I sell and couldn’t be happier that I took the plunge,” said Elaine.

“Etc is constantly growing and evolving. We have loyal customers who have been with us since day one and our Etc Bawtry Facebook page is getting busier too. Every week we get something new in the shop, to keep it fresh and exciting for our customers.”

Market Place, Bawtry, Doncaster, DN10 6JW / Tel: 01302 714550

Beverley Georgiou Glass Strawberry

The Glass Strawberry Coffee House is a modern, vibrant licensed cafe/brunch bar in Doncaster town centre, catering for business, family and social occasions.

As director, Beverley manages a team of 20 staff. She liaises with her head chef on a daily basis - having a final say on the daily menu - and they do the ordering and purchasing together.You can also add accounting, advertising, social media and the training of staff to the list of her responsibilities too and Beverley has recently launched an afternoon tea service, both in the restaurant and to take away.

“My immediate plans for the business are to maintain the employment of every single member of my staff during and after this pandemic,” she said. “Long term, we are going to start opening evenings, it was something we planned as we opened but we concentrated on making the day trade successful.”

Any advice?

“Easy. When you discuss your ideas with people and the person on your left shakes their head and says, “well, you can’t do that”. Turn the person on your right who says, “wow, that’s good, how are you going to do it?!”

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BUSINESS

Claire Davies

Heritage Fireplaces Claire is the managing director of Heritage Fireplaces, a Doncaster-based fire and fireplace showroom.Their range electric and gas fires, stoves and fireplaces in contemporary and traditional styles.

“I am responsible for the day to day running and management of the showroom, which includes booking in jobs, ordering supplies and stock, allocating stock to customer orders, quoting customers for work and arranging showroom displays,” said Claire.

“I am very proud that we have a very loyal following of long term and returning customers, however I am aiming to grow the business and have more customers from further afield coming to look at our showroom and products.The showroom is always evolving as I am constantly on the lookout for new products to display as trends change over time.

“We are currently building a brand new website which will allow our customers to view our products online as well as in store which has been something I’ve wanted to do for a while but the lockdown has allowed me to think more about how people shop and how we can best serve our customers needs.”

So, what advice would Claire give to other female entrepreneurs? “Keep up to date with whatever industry you’re in, work with whatever gets in the way and to stay positive.”

159 Balby Road, Doncaster, DN4 0RG / Tel: 01302 858585 / www.heritagefireplaces.co.uk

Michelle Smith The Shoe Room Michelle is a director at The Shoe Room, Doncaster, retailers of high class handmade English Footwear and accessories.

“My day to day roles include serving customers in store and online, stock control including order, packing and despatch, general business administration and accounting, as well as social media planning, photography and posting,” she said.

“Our immediate plans include adapting our business to weather the storm that Covid-19 has brought to everyone and then continue to grow our business in reaching more people and hopefully bring them into our town of Doncaster.

“We have built a successful independent retail business against all the challenges that high streets everywhere face. It is my ambition to continue this success and keep enjoying what I do.”

So, does Michelle have any advice? “Stick at it ! When things get tough just keep looking to the other side and get through it. Never take anything for granted and always to true to yourself and the people you work with and for.”

8 Priory Walk, Doncaster, DN1 1TS Tel: 01302 360985 / www.theshoeroom doncaster.com

Michele Milnes Tickled Pink Bridal

Tickled Pink was established in 1987 and is owned and managed by Michele and supported by Holly, Ebony, Tracey,Val and Louise.You’ll find outfits for all of your bridal party – brides, bridesmaids, mothers and grooms, which makes it easy to match everything up to your colour theme.

“We stock beautiful wedding dresses suitable for all types of venues, with a large selection of bridal gown styles from top international wedding gown designers, including Maggie Sottero, Ronald Joyce, Ellis Bridals, Romantica of Devon, Kelsey Rose White and LouLou Bridal,” said Michele.

“This industry is a life choice, not just a job. It brings us all so much joy to share these moments with our brides and their families, and it is what we will continue to do, spreading love and happiness as much as we possibly can, making dreams come true.“ Tickled Pink also stock prom and evening dresses from the award winning stockists Christian Koehlert and Romantica of Devon.

Their Christmas and New Year sale will be starting early this year, and will run from 10 December to 10 January.

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FASHION

Stepping out WHAT DOES YOUR WINTER WARDROBE LOOK LIKE? FIND INSPIRATION FROM THESE LOCAL BOUTIQUES. Essential Antwerp dark and light blue knitted coat, £260.

Available from Harpers Fashion, 959 Ecclesall Road, S11 8TN. Tel: 0114 418 9030. harpersfashion.com

Hiker boot in brown suede, £280, by Loake.

Shoe Room, 8 Priory Walk, Doncaster, DN1 1TS. Tel: 01302 360985. www.theshoeroom doncaster.com

ABOVE: Knitted play suit, now £30. Chique, 40 Mill Street, Armthorpe, Doncaster, DN3 3DL. Tel: 01302 30002 RIGHT: Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra 150M with a 38mm stainless steel case and bracelet strap featuring a co-axial master chronometer with a date function and black dial. HL Brown, 18 St Sepulchre Gate, Doncaster, DN1 1TB. Tel: 01302 342589. www.hl-brown.co.uk

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Winter styles now available at Angi Lou Boutique, 19 Market Place, Tickhill, Doncaster, DN11 9LX. Tel: 07905 175867. www.angilouboutique.co.uk

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FASHION

Marc Darcy ‘Father & Son’ wedding suits available at Tickled Pink, 2-4 Manor Road, Hatfield, Doncaster, DN7 6SB. Tel: 01302 842234. www.tickledpinkbridal.co.uk

Jospeh Ribkoff autumn/winter styles. Tiffany, 10 Cleveland Street, Doncaster, DN1 3EF. Tel: 01302 340662. www.tiffanyfashion. co.uk

LEFT: Ralph Lauren ladies cotton knit blazer £249.

Robinsons of Bawtry, 2 South Parade, Bawtry, Doncaster, DN10 6JH. Tel: 01302 711477. robinsonsofbawtry.com RIGHT: Barbour International Ouston quilted hooded jacket, now £161. Revolver, 30 South Parade, Bawtry, Doncaster, DN10 6JH. Tel: 01302 710710. www.revolvermenswear.co.uk

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THE SHOE ROOM ‘MENS INDEPENDENT FOOTWEAR RETAILER OF THE YEAR’ FOOTWEAR INDUSTRY AWARDS 2020

COVID SAFE PRIVATE SHOPPING APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE IN AND OUT OF HOURS 8 Priory Walk | Doncaster | DN1 1TS |01302 360985

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Hair Salon of the Year 2018-2019

CALL 01302 215899, POP IN OR VISIT SAKS.CO.UK/DONCASTER 7 HIGH STREET DONCASTER, DN1 1ED

TICKLED PINK Bridalwear Bridesmaids Mother of the bride Marc Darcy & Cavani Menswear 2-4 Manor Rd, Hatfield, Doncaster South Yorkshire, DN7 6SB T: 01302 842234 E: shop@tickledpinkbridal.co.uk

BY APPOINTMENT ONLY Monday to Friday 9:30am - 5pm Saturday 9am - 5pm

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BEAUTY

French Girl Rose Replenishing Hair Oil £33 An argan-based hair oil infused with the intoxicating scent of Mediterranean France that provides instant shine and deep hydration without silicones or petroleum.

OUAI anti-frizz hair sheets £20 www.theouai.com Each sheet is made of ecofriendly hemp paper and contains a non-greasy blend of coconut oil and shea butter to soften, illuminate and tamp down pesky, frizzy strands. The best part? You can take them anywhere the wind takes you, because they fit in even the tiniest of purses.

Hair Ritual by Sisley restructuring nourishing balm £86 www.sisley-paris.com Pre-shampoo deeply nourishing balm for damaged, dry and brittle hair. Enriched with a precious combination of botanical oils, it acts on the hair fibre to intensely nourish, restore and restructure.

Elemis pro-collagen rose facial oil £67 uk.elemis.com Discover a petal-soft complexion with this luxurious, soothing facial oil. The exceptionally lightweight formula is infused with precious English rose oleo extract and a blend of hydrating marine actives to soften the look of lines and wrinkles and leave the skin looking more youthful.

Set to soothe ON BITTER-COLD DAYS WHEN YOUR HAIR IS A BALL OF STATIC, PRESS PAUSE ON YOUR USUAL BEAUTY ROUTINE. THESE NOURISHING SWAPS WILL KEEP YOU GLOWING FROM HEAD TO TOE. Department of Hygiene hydrating facial bar £8 www.deptofhygiene.com One-third shea butter, one-third coconut oil and one-third olive oil.

That’s all it takes to wash away impurities, pollutants, makeup and grime. Free from harsh, irritating ingredients found in most soaps, this bar cleanses perfectly while moisturising with natural emollients leaving your face clean, refreshed and never taut or dry.

Authentic House frangipani and sandalwood moisturiser bar (£10.50) and citrus conditioner bar (£7.50) www.authentichouse.co.uk Authentic House’s frangipani and sandalwood moisturiser bar is a deeply nourishing solid lotion for all over use, handmade from organic ingredients. It comes plasticfree and wrapped like a bar of white chocolate - simply break off a chunk and let it melt into your skin. The citrus conditioner bar is a rich, leave-in hair treatment packed with organic cocoa butter, jojoba oil and Vitamin E for healthy locks.

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We Are Paradoxx Game Changer hair mask £30 www.weareparadoxx.com. Also available in store at Harvey Nichols Leeds harveynichols.com Transform dull, damaged and dry locks with the Game Changer mask from We Are Paradoxx. Made with high-performance extracts such as seaweed and avocado along with restorative argan and coconut oils, this is sure to give your hair a new lease of life. The versatile formula also works as a finishing cream to smooth frizz and add shine.

Sarah Chapman liquid facial mist £42 www.sarahchapman.com. Also available in store at Harvey Nichols Leeds harveynichols.com This lightweight liquid infusion drenches the face with hyaluronic moisture magnets, peptides and skin-soothing actives to refresh tired, sensitive and dehydrated skin at any time. The micro formula helps to target dryness and discomfort for a smooth, plump and glowing complexion.

ABOVE: National Trust rosemary leaf and orange lip balm £7 shop.nationaltrust.org.uk Made exclusively for the National Trust, this rosemary leaf and orange flavoured balm will leave your lips feeling soft, moisturised and smelling wonderful. Taking its cue from the abundant Kitchen Garden at Trengwainton and the Orangery at Hanbury Hall, the botanically inspired fragrance opens with sweet mandarin and orange before moving to a heart of lavender, carrot seed and rosemary.

Base notes of dry amber are grounded with rich cedar wood in this wheelbarrow of scent.

La Mer The Lip Balm £52 www.cremedelamer.co.uk.

Also available in store at Harvey Nichols Leeds harveynichols.com This velveteen balm with a hint of mint calms, restores and conditions, transforming lips with the most tender touch. Instantly helping to soften dryness, this emollient treatment nourishes, restores and strengthens the natural moisture barrier to help prevent environmental damage.

RIGHT: AVEDA Shampure nurturing conditioner £18.50 www.aveda.co.uk Instantly detangles, adds shine and provides weightless, long-lasting nourishment while infusing hair with the calming aroma of 25 pure flower and plant essences.

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www.healthbeds.co.uk

Six generations of family bed makers creating affordable handmade luxury in Yorkshire since 1893

Kingsforth Road, Thurcroft Industrial Estate, Rotherham, S66 9HU Tel: 01709 550602 Email: showroom@healthbeds.co.uk Showroom Opening Hours: Monday to Saturday 9.00am – 5.00pm

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Make this Christmas one she remembers

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