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CONTENTS

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50 elcome to our February edition.

Love is in the air and Valentine’s Day forms the focus of this month’s beauty and fashion round-up. d We also meet a special talent with whom Leeds United fans are falling in love with - teenager Archie Gray has

season.He spoke to Ross Heppenstall about his breakthrough and how he’s continuing a family legacy.

If culture is more your thing we visit a little theatre with a big heart. Doncaster Little Theatre has just 99 seats and puts on 11 of its own productions every year.

Elsewhere we have your usual mix of homes, food and more.

See you next month.

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The Diaryy

Our monthly round-up d off what’s h happening in your area, plus we speak to wrestler turned singer, i Chris Ch i Jericho J i h

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What’s Goingg on Leeds?

T There’s ’ lots l to be b excited i d about b this hi month, h says Jordan Odu

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Little theatre , bigg heart

It may bbe small ll but b will ill 11 11 productions d i a year – and much more besides – Doncaster Little Theatre certainly has plenty to keep you entertained. We We spoke to artistic

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Special p talent

Archie Gray iis one off the h most talented l young footballers in the country. The teenager tells Ross Heppenstall about living his dream at Leeds United

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Fresh h new yyou

It’s time to get orgaanised, i d says FashPackStyle F

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This February, Harv vey Nichols, Ni h l Leeds wants to help you spread the love with a carefully curated edit of beauty products, ducts, lovely for you, your friends and your special someone

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Eaatingg Out

We dine at The Th Straf S fffford d Arms

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Dish off the Month

A real winter i warrmer – mulligatawny lli soup

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Homee & Garden

Inspired by classic literature, collegiate settings, and a touch of mystery ystery, the dark academia aesthetic seamlesslyy blends sophistication with a hint of nostalgia

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PROMOTION

Photography courtesy Sophia Landells Creative

Because your family MATTERS

Roxanne Woolliams: A compassionate force in Family Law at Andrew Isaacs Law, Divorce and Family Law Specialist Solicitors in Doncaster. oxanne Woolliams is a Family Law Solicitor at Andrew Isaacs Law, Divorce and Family Law Specialists based in Doncaster. She is recognised for her compassion and expertise in Family Law, along with her unwavering commitment to her clients.

In this article, we delve into Roxanne’s journey, her dedication to Family Law, and what sets her apart from others in the legal profession.

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Professional Expertise

Roxanne is an expert in Divorce, Finances and Children matters at Andrew Isaacs Law. Andrew Isaacs Law are recognised as Specialists in Divorce and Family

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Law in Doncaster and for delivering an exceptionally high standard of care to their clients. Although Andrew Isaacs Law are known for being established Specialists in Family Law, they also assist clients with Wills, Probate, Trusts and Mental Capacity matters, the areas of Law designed to protect clients and their families through life’s journey. They do this because they believe that all families matter.

While some may label Roxanne a ‘Divorce Lawyer,’ Family Law is far more than just Divorce. She is a goto professional for matters relating to relationship breakdowns, such as separation, dissolution, and even with ongoing relationships. Roxanne can advise

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PROMOTION on pre-nuptial agreements, post-nuptial agreements, and cohabitation agreements.

She also assists victims of domestic violence by seeking the urgent protection of injunctions such as Non-Molestation and Occupation Orders.

Roxanne frequently assists Doncaster families in resolving child arrangements, handling disputes between parents, grandparents, and dealing with cases involving child abduction. Her success stories include reuniting children with parents in situations where one parent moved the children to another jurisdiction without the other parent’s permission.

A Yorkshire Native with a NonConventional Path to Law

Having spent the majority of her life in Doncaster, Roxanne’s roots run deep in Yorkshire. She moved to Doncaster as a small child, living at the White Hart Public House in Bawtry, Doncaster, which lead to ! ! ! bar, where she worked for many years. ! ! in Doncaster before moving on to Leeds Metropolitan University, where she earned a Criminal Justice and Law Degree and a Graduate Diploma in Law. Roxanne’s journey to becoming a

route than many but was marked by determination and hard work.

Following University, Roxanne commenced training as a Legal Executive whilst working in a Law Firm. After qualifying as a Chartered Legal Executive, she continued to work full time, studying in her spare time. Roxanne completed the Legal Practice Course (LPC) to qualify as a Solicitor shortly before having her ! during the Legal Practice Course was recognised with a Legal Prize in Family Law.

she has honed her skills and gone from strength to strength, becoming established herself as a trusted professional in Doncaster.

What truly sets Roxanne apart is her compassion and empathy. Her genuine care for each and every client transcends the typical lawyer-client relationship.

Roxanne goes above and beyond and recognises that Family Lawyers are usually needed during the most desperate times in people’s lives.

A Different Approach

While some Family Lawyers focus solely on high net-worth matters, Roxanne remains committed to helping each and every client, regardless of their asset value, preferring to guide them towards agreement and Consent Orders rather than lengthy acrimonious court proceedings.

In the demanding world of Family Law, Roxanne shines as a compassionate force, dedicated to guiding her clients through some of life’s most challenging moments.

Her commitment to excellence, coupled with her genuine care for those she serves, makes Roxanne an invaluable asset to Andrew Isaacs Law and a pillar of support for families in Doncaster.

If you are looking for Divorce and Family Law advice in the Doncaster area, telephone Andrew Isaacs Law on 01302 349480 to arrange a consultation with Roxanne.

Testimonials from clients “I’d been in the legal system for child arrangements for a year and a half. Having been let down by a previous solicitor, I did worry about instructing another. I needn’t

I felt listened to and was given clear and structured advice. The communication and support have been incredible. Finally, I have someone who understands my situation and is supporting me through it. I have solid advice and a clear plan. I wish I’d have instructed Roxanne sooner. I would highly recommend.”

“From beginning to the end of my Court case Roxanne was amazing!

She kept me updated with everything and was in frequent contact. She was professional and made me

circumstances. Roxanne went above and beyond and really knows her stuff!”

A Family Woman

In addition to her legal prowess, Roxanne is a farmer’s wife and a devoted mother raising two young daughters, along with her ponies and goats. Despite her busy schedule and raising two lively toddlers, ! ! mucking in with her animals, taking part in local park runs, exercise, and indulging in her passion for food at local restaurants.

The Andrew Isaacs Law Journey

Joining Andrew Isaacs Law in 2018, ! ! !

Family Lawyer. Initially learning from the highly experienced Andrew Isaacs himself,

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PROMOTION

A home from HOME

The Pilgrim Fathers Holiday Park is set in acres of rolling countryside. ong before the invention of cars and the motorway network, the Great North Road was once the main highway between London and Edinburgh. Until 1766, the of village Scrooby could be found on this important thoroughfare and became a stopping-off

Queen Elizabeth I and Cardinal Wolsey on their journeys.

The history of the village, which straddles the border between North Nottinghamshire and Lincolnshire, can be traced back to 958 when King Edgar granted an estate with land at Scroppenporpe, including an area now in the modern Scrooby, to Oscytel, Archbishop of York.

One of the most notable buildings in the village, the Manor House, belonged to the

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Archbishops of York and was sometimes referred to as a ‘palace’. At the end of the 16th century, the house was occupied by William Brewster, the Archbishop’s bailiff who was also postmaster. His son, also named William, took that post in the 1590s

Anglican Church, acquired Brownist beliefs and attempted to leave for the Netherlands

in 1607. After an unsuccessful attempt, Brewster succeeded in 1608 and eventually went to New England in 1620 on the

the Pilgrim Fathers. The Manor House was eventually demolished in the 19th century.

Scrooby may longer be part of the Great North Road but it can still make for a pleasant and relaxing stopping-off point for modern day travellers. And the Pilgrim Fathers are still very much present there.

The Pilgrim Fathers Holiday Park is

countryside, just off the Great North Road, and is home to static caravans as well as tourers, campervans and tents too. The site is completely secure behind electronic gates and has brand new toilet and washing facilities for the latter.

There are currently ten occupied static

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Delta Langford

Delta Superior

homes on site as well as those currently for sale, which are priced from £69,950. The ones currently on site and on the market are both made by Delta, a Hull-based manufacturer that was established in 1983. The two homes for sale are the ‘Superior’ and ‘Langford’ and are both two-bedroom dwellings and come with a 12-month licence, which means you can enjoy them all year round.

The Delta Superior features a double sliding patio door within a full glass front which gives you direct access to your own deck. The living room is wonderfully inviting, with comfortable seating incorporating a foldout occasional bed and co-ordinated scatter cushions, whilst the modern stylish kitchen has high gloss doors with under unit lighting, integrated appliances as well as an American style fridge freezer.

The bedrooms feature plush headboards

and co-ordinated curtains and the Superior has a light and spacious bathroom with a shower above the bath plus a second shower room featuring a large shower enclosure; both include mirrored cabinets

The Langford is nothing less than a home from home, designed to give you the feeling of space with a modern feel. It has many great features as standard including a full-size bath with a shower above, 70/30 fridge freezer and a large u-shaped kitchen with an option to add a washer-dryer or dishwasher if required.

The main bedroom is spacious with plenty of wardrobe and drawer space to

Langford is a holiday home that won’t

quality and style.

As well as the nearby village of Scrooby, there is lots to explore in the surrounding area, whether you’re looking for outdoor

riding or the restaurants, bars and shops of Bawtry and Tickhill, which are just a short drive away. Bus links to Bawtry and Doncaster are also available close to the site.

Popular nearby attractions include Yorkshire Wildlife Park, Lakeside Entertainment Village, Hodsock Priory and Clumber Park, many of which can be accessed via the excellent links to the A1 motorway network.

Pilgrim Fathers Holiday Park Saracen Lane, Great North Road, Scrooby, Nottinghamshire, DN10 6AS Tel: 01302 719099 www.pilgrimfatherscaravanpark.co.uk

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The Diary THEATRE MUSIC COMEDY EVENTS EXHIBITIONS FILM FURTHER AFIELD...

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Fighting CHANCE

Wrestling legend Chris Jericho is also the frontman for rock band FOZZY – who are coming to a venue near you this month. Carl Marsh spoke to

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Theatre Fantastically Great Women Who Change the World

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Fantastically Great Women Who Change the World

Oh What a Lovely War

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Opera Opera North’s Così fan tutte

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Babatunde Aléshé

Comedy Count Arthur Strong in It’s Goodnight From Him

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Babatunde Aléshé: Babahood

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Dave Spikey: Life in a Northern Town

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Music Rick Astley

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Film The Iron Claw

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Love is in THE AIR

There’s lots to be excited about this month, says Jordan Odu. he month of love is in full swing and I have to say I’m feeling it right now. Firstly, let’s start with the basics: lighter nights are creeping through, Mini Eggs are back in store, classes at David Lloyd and we have some exciting openings coming up across the city.

I’m also loving the latest line-ups at the Grand Theatre; I can’t wait for Legally

direct arena keeps announcing act after act; I’ve already booked the amazing suites for

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Ja Rule, Girls Aloud and Disney on Ice with the family, it’s going to be a big year for live music and theatre in the city.

Winter has got me on a mission to try a different roast every weekend, and so far I’ve indulged in some incredible plates at Whitehall, The Mustard Pot and The Owl, who’ve all aced the brief with some impressive variations on this British classic.

Whilst summer might seem like a million miles away, I’ve already been

Firstly, I was excited to see that Leeds Pride is returning for its biggest event to date on Sunday 21 July.

This year will see the iconic celebration span even further across the city, with more bars getting involved and a second stage added to Lower Briggate to complement the main stage. The event is predicted to welcome 70,000 visitors to the city in 2024 and I’m totally here for it.

I rediscovered the delights of the celebrated restaurant HOME, and their new tasting menus keep tempting me back for

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repeat visits. TV chef and HOME founder Elizabeth Cottam has truly delivered with the new Stuck in the Past menu, which blends classic comfort food with ingenious #"! " Standout dishes include the Glazed Pork Belly with macadamia and ginger pork ! ! latter of which was inspired by Cottam’s mum. The second menu is entitled Smoke & Mirrors, and is designed to play with the diner’s senses. Details of this mysterious menu are being kept under wraps, so you’ll " " # " ! " more.

Trailblazing Leeds bar Brotherhood changed the face of sports bars as we know

Whitehall Sunday roast

Pancakes at Fluffy Fluffy UK

them back in 2014 and they have huge plans for their 10th birthday. On top of their remarkable £500k glow-up, which looks like a cross between a vintage pub and a sophisticated gentleman’s club, they’ve changed up their food and drink menus. I’m looking forward to trying their limited-edition liquors, which were created with Hedonist drinks to mark their milestone birthday. Keep a look out for the announcement of some incredible DJs, drag queens and live acts. The Puncher’s Chance coffee tequila is a must try.

For me, there’s never a bad time to gorge and feast on pancakes, but Pancake Day " " # " out Fluffy Fluffy UK and their towering

" " " crunchy nuts and pistachio cream offering.

Finally, I’ve leave you with the news of a hot new restaurant heading to the city.

You may not associate Ireland with bold " ""!

Boojum has become a major success in recent years. " ! place in the UK to enjoy their awardwinning menu, which is loaded with fresh ingredients and surprising twists guaranteed to take your tastebuds on a journey. Watch this space for more news as it drops.

Until next time, take care and I’ll see you again soon.

Cheers to The Brotherhood celebrating 10 years with a £500,000 makeover

Pride Leeds

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Little theatre

BIG HEART

It may be small but will 11 productions a year – and much more besides – Doncaster Little Theatre certainly has plenty to keep you entertained.

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ith just 99 seats in its auditorium, Doncaster Little Theatre really lives up its name. Small but perfectly formed, the King Street venue opened in 1995 and produces 11 of its own theatrical performances a year as well as playing host to other shows and events.

The 99 seats make for an intimate space where the audience can feel very much part of the production. But why 99 seats and not 100?

There’s a simple reason and it all comes down to licensing, best explained by artistic director Alan Clark: “For most plays you

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have to pay a licensing fee, which is based on the size of your potential audience. 0-99 is one band, 100 to whatever is another and so on. So we could put one more seat in but then we would be paying a lot more for the rights.”

Doncaster Little Theatre (DLT) is run largely through volunteers – they have between 80 and 100 active members – so

They host a diverse programme, which can range from drama and comedy to musicals and their much-loved panto. All productions generally run for three nights

(Thursday, Friday and Saturday) and although the panto runs for 16.

year are productions of Real Estate (1-3 February), White Bike (7-9 March), Pinocchio (10-12 April), Rum & Vodka and

By The Tree Stump (9-11 May) and Sod’s Law (13-15 June). The programme for the second half of the year will be announced shortly but this year’s panto has already

Costs for the various shows can vary, with the panto being the most expensive due to the amount of costumes, but it is the

The cast perform Amadeus in October 2023

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The Panto - Aladdin

The bar

Alan Clark (far left) performing on stage

latter that allows to be so diverse in their creativity.

“The pantomime is a big money-spinner because we do 16 shows and it’s virtually a sell-out, every one,” said Alan, who has

in the role of artistic director since 2023.

Alan’s role, along with the artistic committee, is to decide the programme, make sure it’s diverse, and then liaise with the various directors and casts to ensure they have everything they need.

Communication is often key.

“What the panto gives us the money, in

like for the rest of the shows but it means we can do what we want to do.”

This creative licence afforded by the panto allows DLT to put on shows that audiences may not have heard of. Real Estate is the perfect example, which Alan

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is directing and starring in. Written by Freddie Machin, it’s a sharply observed, epic play combining elements of social realism and satire, which asks: who do our homes really belong to, and who gets to tell our stories?

“It’s a lovely little play,” said Alan. “I think it’s fabulous.”

The origins of Doncaster Little Theatre can be traced back to the 1930s when a group of local theatre enthusiasts decided to form an amateur dramatic group, calling themselves ‘The Doncaster Literary Society’.

Using a number of venues, mainly local church halls, the ‘Lit’, as they became known, went from strength to strength and eventually reached a point where some members wanted to do a greater variety of plays, the backstage members wanted their own workshop, and some saw the advantages of a more intimate theatrical

style in a smaller space.

The Society decided to search for premises which would offer the desired scope – centrally located and affordable with the potential to be converted into a theatre. Eventually, the dilapidated L-shaped former tile warehouse on King Street, just off East Laith Gate, was located.

In the autumn of 1994, members of the ‘Lit’ launched into the conversion of the King Street building to create the new Doncaster Little Theatre. It opened in March 1995 with the production of Terrence Rattigan’s ‘The Deep Blue Sea’.

Since this time, the DLT has continued to grow and added a youth group – ‘The Young Lit’ – who host two shows a year.

They meet every Saturday, with ages ranging from six to 16, and as well as producing their own shows, many have moved on to the main productions.

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Rehearsals in the bar area

The foyer

Doncaster Little Theatre is a registered charity and currently receives no funding, apart from some grants, which they can apply for to complete set projects. They rely on ticket sales, the hiring of the theatre and bar sales to keep going. All members are volunteers who, as well as performing in the various shows, run the front of house, bar and behind the scenes.

“It’s a great thing because everyone is here who wants to be and I think that gives the theatre a certain magic,” beamed Alan.

“Lots of people have said ‘it’s so nice to have such a warm intimate welcome’.

That’s because our members are part of it and feel like it’s theirs. The minute you come through the door, you’re likely to be welcomed by somebody who really does want to welcome, not because they’re being paid to do so. It does make a difference.”

As well as their own productions, DLT

hire out the venue for various live music, comedy and theatre events. Coming up over the next few months you can see tributes to the likes of The Beatles, Elton John, Thin Lizzy and Coldplay as well as comedy from Lou Conran. There’s an adult panto in May – Beauty and the Beast – as well as events with medium Chris Drew and the Primary School Assembly, Bangers Live! (26 April).

Doncaster Little Theatre also host Afternoon Cabaret on alternate Fridays, which is popular with the older crowd who come along to see a varied selection of crooners and singers.

“At the end of the day, what most people don’t realise, is that this theatre is run for the members,” said Alan. “We sometimes do struggle to get audiences in for plays that we put on but I still want us to stick to our artistic beliefs because it’s what we

want to do. It’s not just about three nights for the cast, they’ve got the production, the rehearsals and everything in between.

“I’ve always found the rehearsals to be my favourite bit, I love the process as much as performing, There’s plenty of joking, that’s what it’s about. This is a family and I’ve made a lot of good friends here.”

That’s what characterises Doncaster Little Theatre. It’s very much a collaborative effort from people who clearly enjoy what they do. And that shows in their productions.

If you haven’t yet ventured to this part of town, it may be time to give it a try. If you

all, there’s only 99 seats.

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TV chef and restaurateur Elizabeth Cottam

‘Stuck in the Past’ menu

Celebrating the joy of DINING OUT

s the hospitality industry braces itself for another challenging year, &%$#&"#!& $ # & # & # restaurants continues to innovate. HOME, which has built a loyal following since TV chef and restaurateur Elizabeth Cottam & $%$ # # %# # $# % # # The award-winning restaurant is doing more of what they are known for creativity. With the economy placing new pressures on restaurants and many wellknown names closing across the country, the chef has decided to resist the temptation to follow many of the nation’s top restaurants to discount, dumb down and ultimately change what they stand for to survive.

Cottam has made the choice to celebrate the joy of dining out, by launching not just one, but two new menus at HOME. These % # $% # $# $ # # % $# % # & " # $ # # $# & # " # % # creative. Dining at HOME is always an extraordinary experience, and their new dishes are designed to push the team’s creativity even further than before, helping diners to escape from the world for a few hours and indulge in delicious food, good company, and a theatrical dining experience.

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HOME’s forthcoming ‘Stuck in the Past’ tasting menu is a celebration of dishes close to Cottam’s heart, with modern twists on some of her all-time favourite # & # & % &% # $ %$ # &# $ $ # & "& % # % #" # & # each plate on the winter menu will also feature surprising interpretations of classic combinations, delivering them on the plate in creative and surprising ways. It’s the perfect menu for the cold winter months.

Highlights include Porcini and Black Trompette ‘Baked Alaska’ with black garlic and sherry and the Glazed Pork Belly with macadamia and ginger pork sauce.

One dish Cottam is especially fond of # $# # % # " # # #" % # creation pays homage to her mum’s discovery of garlic when she dined on $ # # $%# $ #&%# $ # # # &# London back in the 1980s.

The second menu is something of a mystery, named Smoke & Mirrors, the menu is designed to play with diners’ senses. This highly interactive menu is also a lot of fun, exploring how sight, smell and taste serve to affect the dining experience.

Also new for 2024 is a non-alcoholic drink pairing option. Cottam has worked

closely with her team to concoct an interesting collection of juice, aromas, waters, infusions, ferments and more, each designed to perfectly match the dishes and entertain guests.

Speaking on the new multi-sensory menus, Cottam said: “’Stuck in the Past’ is a menu that celebrates the dishes that hold a special place in my heart. Each $# # # & $ %# #&%# # # & # combination that I absolutely adore.

“Some of these dishes have been a part of my life for a long time, going back decades, while others are more recent discoveries. But they all have one thing in common – they evoke a sense of comfort % #" # $ % % # $#&"# $# # time I tasted them.

“2023 was the most challenging of all the recent years so far. I have no idea what 2024 will hold for us, trading conditions out there are hugely unpredictable right now, but what I can and will control is what we create inside my restaurant.”

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Special TALENT

Archie Gray is one of the most talented young footballers in the country.

The teenager tells Ross Heppenstall about living his dream at Leeds United. t has been quite the rise for Archie Gray these past six months.

The Leeds United teenager has not only made his debut for the club he has supported since childhood. He has become a key cog in a team pushing hard for an immediate return to the Premier League.

Not bad for a 17-year-old who has already captained England at youth level and is tipped for the very top.

But it goes deeper.

Archie, who recently signed a new long-term deal, is the third generation of the Gray family to wear the famous white jersey. Dad Andy, grandfather Frank and great-uncle Eddie all played for Leeds – now it’s Archie’s time to shine. ,+*)('*&%&$%#"! !* * ) $ *! *') made his senior bow in last August’s Championship opener, a 2-2 draw with

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Cardiff City at Elland Road. Gray has not !%% * ) & )"$ &* ) *&% $ ) ) #'*)$ ) Daniel Farke’s team as the Whites chase an $ " )'* #' ) %) +*) %() $ + ) )!$ $ ) ) '* ) *" ) * $ *! ) says Gray, who lives in Harrogate. “I’ve got a funny photo with Sam Byram when I was a mascot at Leeds games… now I’m playing alongside him.

“It’s all a bit surreal because I looked up to people like Sam, Luciano Becchio and my dad, of course. I’ve always been around the club because my dad played for Leeds, so I’ve been coming to games pretty much since I was born.

“I started playing for the Leeds United academy when I was seven, so I’ve been +*'*) %') ) * '") % Gray, who stands an imposing 6ft 2in, has been inspired by what his family

members achieved before him.

“I’m a bit too young to remember many of my dad’s games but I’ve watched clips of +$ ) ' ) ) $*)% ) %#,# * ) ' ) +*) eldest of four brothers, adds. “I love watching Eddie’s famous goal against Burnley when he went past about four players and scored.

“Seeing what they achieved is inspiring and makes you want to go one better. As a $! ) * '*)'* !! )&!%"* Gray was nurtured in an academy which produced the likes of Alan Smith, Jonathan Woodgate, James Milner, Paul Robinson, Aaron Lennon, Fabian Delph, Lewis Cook and Kalvin Phillips.

So highly rated was Gray by former Leeds boss Marcelo Bielsa that the Argentinian '%# + )+$ )$ %) +*) '" * )" # ) +$!*) he was studying for his GCSEs at St John Fisher Catholic High School in Harrogate.

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Archie in action against Birmingham City earlier in the season

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SPORT “Bielsa wanted me to train probably +*+)('&%($#')+!+! +) ' +' ++ % +) ' !+' weeks I’d be in school two days a week, other times it would be three days.

“The club and school had to come to an agreement but I passed my exams so it ) +&' ' + # Gray, then aged 15, was named as a substitute by Bielsa for a Premier League game against Arsenal at Elland Road in December 2021. He did not come on, but it was clear then that he was a special talent in the making.

“Just being on the bench was absolutely !+ % ' + % +' ' % ' $#' )%(' %( ' '

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a huge smile. “My friends and people in school started looking up to me and from that moment everything changed.

“One day I’m in the stands and watching the games on TV as a fan and then I’m on the bench in a Premier League game against Arsenal. These guys were my heroes and I’m training with them – it was unreal.

“You watch everyone in training and learn so much and realise that you just want to do what they’re doing. You pick up on their habits so it was amazing really.

“All the experiences I’ve had under every manager so far have been priceless, but

especially that period under Bielsa because ' % ' '( # Gray was injured for much of last season as Leeds were relegated after three years in the Premier League, but last summer heralded a new era.

49ers Enterprises, the investment arm of the San Francisco 49ers, seized 100 per cent control of the club and Farke arrived as manager.

Gray, who describes himself as “very ! + *+#$'+ % ' ('&%&' % ' always said that pre-season is the time '!% +'%' &' ) ' ! )+ ' ' +' !% % +)'% &' % ' %) ' '( )' + “I worked really hard and tried to impress in pre-season, then made my debut against Cardiff and thought I did okay. Obviously I was proud of myself but I didn’t really celebrate, we just went out for a meal as a family afterwards.

“I’ve still got so much more to prove and to improve on, but the manager has been brilliant and put so much faith in me. In pre-season, I set a goal of playing as much % ' +' ' *+'&+ + ('+ ++&+&'!(' + + % # Gray initially starred alongside new ' % ' ! %& ' '! & + &' + )+' being switched to right-back, where he has also thrived, in early October.

“It’s good to learn different perspectives ' +' %!+$#' )%(')+% ' %( ' right-back is allowing me to understand the game even more for when I go back into ! & + & “You see players like James Milner playing different positions every game. If I become anywhere near as good as him it would be unbelievable. I think my best ' ' +'% '%' '! & + &+)' but, as the game is changing, you have to +' )+% ('%&% % + # Leeds fans love a local lad made good and, like fellow academy graduate Phillips did under Bielsa in 2019/20, Gray wants to help United back to the Premier League. )%(' & ' ' %*+' +' %!+'&)+%!' % ' Kalvin had. We’re both boyhood Leeds fans who have come through the academy and I want to do it as much as he did it, if not more.

“It’s a dream to play with Leeds United at the top level and hopefully we can get there because obviously promotion is the !% ' % # Until he turns 18 in March, Gray must +' + %)% +'%' % ') !' ) !' +' ) team squad due to safeguarding regulations.

Aside from his football commitments, Gray enjoys spending time with his girlfriend, mates and family. '%' &' +' % ' + +&' (' Zinedine Zidane and Lionel Messi but

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SPORT mum Giorgina and England star Jude Bellingham are among his biggest inspirations now. &%$#"!$#! " !" " $!#" "$ %" four boys running around the house, but my mum and dad have always been there for us.

“My mum works unbelievably hard, she runs marathons and trains every single day. $ " !" #"$" $# %" " " " to because he’s doing amazingly well. He’s shown there’s a pathway with the England system and he won’t be the last one to do it. Hopefully in the future that can happen %" "

Younger brother Harry, a hugely promising striker, also plays for Leeds’s academy and England at youth level.

“I wouldn’t tell him this myself, but it’s #" % $ " " $#" " $%%#" " $# " says Gray. “I just don’t know how we’d get along in training as we’re so competitive in everything we do and always have been.

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just gives you more energy and makes you proud inside. All my friends are proud of me but we don’t really talk about football too much. They play themselves but if I make a mistake in a game, they will be the %! " !" " " "$ " "$ $% " % " #" $ #" % " " % #"$ ! " &%$#"$ ! " #" " % $ " $!" " win the Champions League with Leeds, captain England at senior level and win a Ballon d’Or. I’m still really young, so there’s a long way to go before any of that happens. But I believe I’ve got the ability " "

Archie with manager Daniel Farke

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EATING OUT

Traditionally MODERN

It’s in a great location but does The Strafford Arms have food to match?

By Richard Abbey. ot to be confused with Wentworth Woodhouse, Wentworth Castle sits on the Barnsley side of the M1 and

country.

There are familial links between the two properties; Royal diplomat Thomas

inherited his family home, Wentworth Woodhouse, in 1695. Known for his ferocious ambition, Wentworth was determined to outdo his rival and created Wentworth Castle, which is now under the stewardship of the National Trust.

Wentworth’s wealth was deeply entwined with empire and the slave trade. He was

Treaty of Utrecht, which secured Britain as

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EATING OUT supplier of enslaved Africans to Spanish colonies in the New World.

Wentworth Castle later became the home of the 1st Earl of Strafford who took up residence there in the 18th century.

Today it is South Yorkshire’s only Grade =<;:9876:;:5<43257130:<325<0;/.85:7<7031:< -/;<;:43,368/2+<;:*:168/2<325</00/;6)2868:7< for people to enjoy nature and beauty.

(866829<36<6':<936:&3%<6/<6'87<70:1631)43;< historic property is The Strafford Arms, a traditional pub and restaurant that was extensively refurbished by Fine & Country Inns in 2014.

Fine & Country Inns own numerous 0;/0:;68:7<82<6':<3;:3<8214)5829<$;/11/</2< the Park, the Rose & Crown, The Parish Oven and the Mason’s Arms.

The Strafford Arms is tucked away just off 6':<#382<;/35<325<'37<3#04:<03;"829<37<&:44< 37<3<43;9:</)65//;<7031:<&86'<7031:<-/;<32< additional marquee in the warmer months. !':<6;35868/234 4//"829<76/2:< )845829<87< 35/;2:5<&86'<3<1/26:#0/;3;%<7892<&'81'< 98.:7< )76<3<48664:<14):<6/<&'36<%/)<#89'6< 25< inside. Traditional touches are everywhere, -;/#<76/2:<*//;7<6/< ;:0431:7+< )6<3;:</--7:6< by contemporary touches like soft fabrics 325<&3;#<4:36':;<1'38;7 < <')9:<#30</-<6':< area adorns one wall and is complemented %<3<1/4/);<034:66:</-<034:<9;:% !':<582829<;//#+< )76<6/<6':<;89'6</-<6':< 3;+<'37<'89'<1:848297<325<32</0:2<"861':2< 36</2:<:25<&':;:<6':<1':-7<3;:<&/;"829< furiously. The Strafford Arms prides itself on home-cooked food that is sourced locally where possible and has a menu that 1/.:;7<:.:;%6'829<-;/#<0) <14377817<7)1'< 37< 7'<325<1'807<325< ::-<325<0/636/<76:&< 6/<#)1'<9376;/ 76%4:<587':7<48":<'3)21'< venison and saffron pear. The pub is home 6/<3< /70:; <9;844<7/<6':;:<87<3<9//5<1'/81:< /-<76:3"7<37<&:44<37<7'3;829<04366:;7 Available Monday to Saturday, afternoon 6:37<3;:<')9:4%<0/0)43;<!':<(6;3--/;5< ;#7< &86'<6':< /2"3 6':#:5<.:;78/2<0;/.829< 3< 89<-3./);86: < /#03< //#03< 7'<325< chips anyone?

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Paired with a trip to Wentworth Castle, it makes for a perfect day out.

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Nestled in the heart of Stainborough, sit back, relax and enjoy a Contemporary Afternoon Tea, with monthly changing themes!

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FOOD

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osy night in become a real staple in winter and what better way to keep warm than with a steaming bowl of soup, preferably with some warm bread and lashings of

butter.

This Mullitgatawny soup spices things up a little with the addition of smoked paprika and curry powder - a perfect winter warmer.

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Method 1. Melt the butter with the oil in a large saucepan and stir in the onion, garlic, carrots, celery and parsnip. Cook over a medium heat for ten minutes, stirring regularly until the vegetables are beginning to soften and brown lightly.

2. Stir in the apple pieces and sprinkle over the curry powder and smoked paprika.

3. Cook for a further two minutes more, stirring as it cooks.

4. Crumble the stock cube into a measuring jug, and pour over the boiling water. Mix to combine. Pour into the pan, and stir in the tomato purée and mango chutney. Bring to the boil, then reduce the heat slightly and leave to simmer for 20-30 minutes, until the vegetables are tender.

5. While the soup is simmering, wash the rice in several changes of cold water until the water runs clear. "! ! the rice and return to the boil. Cook for ten minutes, or until the rice is tender. Drain the rice in a sieve and rinse under running water until cold.

7. When the soup is ready, cool the soup for a few minutes and blend with a stick blender or in a food processor until smooth before stirring in the cooled rice. If you want a more rustic texture to the soup, do not blend. !

200ml.) Heat the soup for 3–4 minutes until piping hot.

9. Check the seasoning, add salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.

10. Ladle the soup into deep bowls and top each with a spoonful of Greek yoghurt if desired. Garnish with sprigs of coriander.

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Celebrating 20 years in HARROGATE

Townhouse Design specialise in premium German kitchen design and stylish British manufactured kitchens and bedrooms. ownhouse Design is a luxury kitchen showroom showcasing premium German kitchen design and stylish British manufactured kitchens and bedrooms. The showroom opened in 2004 and is now celebrating its 20th anniversary this year.

Having worked with many clients around Harrogate, Leeds, Wetherby, York, #"!" " " winning business has continued to be a leading and respected name in the area.

Rob Spencer, the Design Director behind Townhouse Design, decided to open this luxury kitchen showroom 20 years ago in Harrogate’s Montpellier Quarter facing the

“This has always been such a beautiful

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location in Harrogate,” says Rob, “and I had always loved this parade, so when this building became available I was immediately drawn to it.”

At one point this Victorian townhouse " " which of course lent inspiration for the business name, Townhouse Design. In the early 1900s, the beautiful curved "

a large bay window. The end result is a " "" to various businesses over the years. The Parade is now a highly regarded shopping destination with boutiques, galleries, coffee shops and of course Townhouse Design.

Over 20 years the showroom has evolved and now has seven displays to provide inspiration for clients to peruse. Jonathan Bowskill, Sales Manager, says: “Deciding what to put on display is challenging but "

clients. And of course, you have to ensure that your choices suit the space.”

Consistent with a policy of showing kitchens that look complete and sizeable,

has been challenging as the building isn’t square and there will always be things that have to be considered at the time

The designers therefore understand these challenges that people face in their own

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homes when imagining a new kitchen and the showroom demonstrates that with many years of experience, that they can create a cohesive and stunning end result.

“The team feels that choosing materials is one of our strengths and in part we think that this is why the end result for clients is a kitchen that feels unique and designed exclusively for them,” adds Jonathan.

The team explains that this is made

of their main manufacturer partner, Leicht.

Leicht is a global manufacturer based near Stuttgart that started from a humble carpentry background nearly 100 years ago and is still family owned. They are known for being timelessly stylish and durable and are the number one sold luxury kitchen brand in Germany.

The team are always striving to be the best and within the last 18 months, the building has had four new and beautiful Leicht kitchen displays in addition to the established displays where people can feel inspired and think about how they could

work in their own homes. There are also plans underway for future changes in 2024

available from Leicht, together with inspirational work surface materials and the latest appliance models from Siemens, Gaggenau, Bora and Liebherr.

In addition, the showroom will introduce a new British kitchen manufacturer to the portfolio providing classically inspired kitchens in a carefully curated palette of colours.

Asked if kitchen trends are moving fast Rob enthusiastically agreed they are. “We have noticed that now more people work from home they are spending far more time at the dining table appraising their kitchen and they have concluded that functional, clean and tidy is no longer enough and

instead they want their new kitchen to be impressive yet homely, and practical, and decorative, and sociable.

“The kitchen really is the most hardworking room in the house and so it

what they are doing, has strong positive reviews and has won awards for their work.”

can help you with changes to your home and kitchen then please visit or call the showroom.

Townhouse Design 27 Montpellier Parade Harrogate, HG1 2TG Tel: 01423 701555 townhousedesign.co.uk

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Banish the

BLUES

If the cold and gloomy days of late winter are starting to get to you, then maybe it’s time to shake off the February blues with a winter walk at RHS Garden Harlow Carr. esearch has proven that walking in nature can give you a boost whatever the weather. According to a report by the mental health charity Mind - spending time in nature can reduce anxiety and depression. And as any gardener will tell you, just being outside in natural light can lift a person’s mood especially during the winter months. So don’t delay - get wrapped up and come and enjoy ! !

The Winter Walk offers a truly sensory experience as well as inspiration for your own garden. Beginning near the garden’s entrance, the 315m trail pays homage to plants that bring colour and texture to the garden during the coldest and darkest months.

Plants with interesting stem colours, attractive foliage, glowing ! ! ! ! sensory experience.

The walk incorporates layers of planting, from tiny bulbs to statuesque trees, each with features that shine in winter – although many of these plants look good throughout the year.

and Eranthis (winter aconite) light up the walk at ground level. Many of ! !

Walk are strongly scented, and their intoxicating fragrances often catch visitors’ attention before they !

Another must-see area is the Woodland. The Woodland has ! than half of the total area of the garden. A range of mature natives and ornamental trees provide year-round interest and a network of paths lets you choose your own route through this green and peaceful space. If you’re exploring this month you’ll be able to ! ! along with swathes of delicate snowdrops. A sight to cheer the most jaded soul!

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Buywell interiors Fitted Kitchens, Bedrooms & Home Office Solutions

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HOME ESSENTIALS

Winter INSPO

Give your interior a fresh new look.

These local businesses provide plenty of inspiration.

Anna Thompson Art drummer horse velvet cushion £89.

The Luxe Company, 20 West Park, Harrogate, HG1 1BJ. Tel: 01642 988277. www.theluxecompany.co.uk

Rugs are the go-to for interiors designers. Emma Mellor Handmade Rugs, 22 High Petergate, York, YO1 7EH. Tel: 01904 622822. And 13-15 Albert Street, Harrogate, HG1 1JX. www.emmamellorhandmaderugs.com

Discover a range of scented candles at northhome, 60-64 Vicar Lane, Leeds, LS1 7JH. Tel: 0113 345 4880. northhome.uk

The White Company www.thewhitecompany.com

Complement or enhance your design with endless tile options from geometric patterns, wood effect porcelain with grain texture, period home designs, simple metro and the quite unique. Contact the Tile Company on 01904 415527 or visit thetilecompany.co.uk

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SALE NOW ON 25% off everything!

Resin Bound Decorative Surface Dressing Systems We are a family run business with over 25 years’ experience that always provide a personal and bespoke service to breathe new life into tired paths, driveways and hard areas.

Our products have been used on Drives, Paths, Patios, Roads and Parking areas in both the private and public sectors.

Resin bound surfacing is an exciting alternative for your driveways, decorative patio area and pathways.

With a smoother profile texture appearance than a resin bonded surface, this coating is also available in many different sizes and colours to suit your decorative requirements. The aggregate material is mixed with a suitable compound and laid on the prepared surface min 15mm in depth to provide a smooth and aesthetically pleasing bound surface.

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IN BRIEF

RHS Garden Harlow Carr Artist in Residence 2024-2025

RHS Harlow Carr are delighted to announce the launch of applications for the 20242025 RHS Harlow Carr Artist in Residence opportunity, which will give a new artist the chance to showcase their work through imagining and developing their own interpretation of the garden to share with the gardens visitors.

After the fantastic success of last year’s artist Hilary Burnett Cooper, this year’s appointee will also follow in the footsteps of award winning artists Nel Whatmore, Anita Bowerman. The Artist in Residence programme will last a full year, culminating with a solo exhibition at the garden as well as space at the RHS Harlow Carr Summer Garden Weekend 2024.

The appointed artist will need to spend at least three weeks on site during their residency, carrying out research and demonstrating their artistic practice at the garden, working closely with the team on site whilst also conversing with and informing the public about the role. They will develop a participatory programme which could include activity such as workshops, open studios, talks etc.. to help encourage visitors to use the gardens to inspire their own creative visions.

To apply, applicants need to send a completed application

to HCartistresidency@rhs.org.uk Applications close 5pm, Friday 24 February. For further information and to apply, visit https://www.rhs.org.uk/gardens/ harlow-carr/artist-in-residence

Marathon Challenge

Westside’s editor, Richard Abbey, undertook a marathon challenge in January – quite literally, completing 26.2 miles to raise money for the Prostate Cancer charity.

It’s a cause that’s very close to Richard’s heart after his dad was recently diagnosed with the life-threatening disease.

Prostate cancer affects one in eight men in the UK and an early diagnosis can save your life. By taking part in Run the Month: Marathon Edition, Richard is helping men get an earlier diagnosis and fund research into better, more effective tests.

You can still donate to the worthwhile cause by scanning the QR code with your smartphone or by visiting https://runthemonthme. prostatecanceruk.org/fundraising/richards-run-the-monthchallenge2024

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New £15 million Orthopaedic Surgery Centre opens

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The MEOC is part of a national initiative to reduce waiting lists, and will be one of two orthopaedic surgical hubs sponsored by the South Yorkshire Integrated Care System (ICS). The project was delivered following investment of just under £15million, with construction beginning in July and completed in December 2023.

day a week service, increasing to six days once running to full capacity, expected by mid-2024. It is anticipated that knee and hip replacement patients will be able to go home the same day as their surgery, in line with national best practices.

Richard Parker OBE, Chief Executive at DBTH, said: “The MEOC will make a huge difference for those patients who require orthopaedic surgery. The service will help to not only reduce waiting lists for orthopaedic treatment in the locality, but also reduce health inequalities, as the South Yorkshire area it serves sits within one of the most deprived areas in the country.”

The centre, which is a collaboration between three hospital trusts, Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals (DBTH), Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (BH), and The Rotherham Foundation Trust (TRFT), will focus exclusively on procedures such as hand and wrist surgeries, foot and ankle treatments, arm and shoulder procedures, carpals, and knee and hip replacement.

Its location at Montagu Hospital in Mexborough, ensures that it will remain protected from the typical disruptions experienced by general hospitals, particularly emergency treatment pressures and heightened activity during the colder months.

with landscaping and pathways completed. Specialist equipment, including a C-Arm—an advanced medical imaging device based on X-ray technology—have been successfully delivered and installed in the theatres and in other areas within the centre. Additionally, stocks of medical supplies are in place, ready for upcoming procedures.

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TRAVEL

Scent of ADVENTURE

Create your own fragrance at the Sileno Cheloni perfumery

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TRAVEL n exuberant man paces around the room wafting vigorously as smoke billows into the air - moments after I’d been encouraged to close my eyes and relax.

Florence, I’d taken a stroll away from the crowds and over the Arno River for an alternative tasting experience.

The smell became increasingly intense as I drifted off in the setting of an alchemical renaissance – tucked away in a back street in the historic San Niccoló region of the beautiful city.

But there was no need to make a hasty exit, as I was being treated to the novelty of an incense ceremony in the mystical surroundings of a perfumery.

The man dressed all in black whipping his arms around as he circled our table was Sileno Cheloni – a perfumery master who was burning incense rather than a

restaurant.

speaking of a passion for perfumery that has taken him all over the world in search of ingredients to create hundreds of sweetsmelling scents.

The perfumery welcomes couples, groups and anyone interested in creating their own fragrance from the riches he has sourced on his travels.

Maestro Cheloni invited around a dozen of us to take a whiff of alluring samples before recommending we shut our eyes as Arabian music played during what felt like it had turned into a meditation session.

Stepping back onto the bustling streets of the charming Tuscan capital, I felt thoroughly relaxed knowing I still had a massage to come at the plush La Gemma Hotel where I was fortune enough to be staying.

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April just around the corner from iconic landmarks, swanky shops and restaurants.

A short stretch of the legs from Piazza della Repubblica, the Ponte Vecchio, Piazza del Duomo and via de’ Tornabuoni, the luxurious La Gemma is the perfect place to unwind after taking in the many delights Florence has to offer.

There was a lovely laid-back feel throughout my stay at the glamourous and stylish oasis – which has a sophisticated decor style inspired by the colour palette of the famous nearby Duomo cathedral, with its green marble and pink hued stone.

My eyes lit up when I opened the door to marvel at a spacious suite that I could happily have lived in - and there was another surprise in store when I was called into action to make drinks in the cozy cocktail bar.

Having swiftly concluded I was better off on the other side of the bar as I tried a few tricks of the trade during a mixology class, my reward for getting into the spirit of things was a sumptuous dinner in the top-class hotel restaurant.

There was a lovely ambience in LUCA’s

by Paolo Airaudo, a highly-acclaimed Michelin Star chef, where it was the turn of the chefs to create delightful smells and delicious food served by attentive staff with beaming smiles.

with a buzz in the air, it felt like I was being treated to an endless banquet of beautiful cuisine.

followed by amberjack, daikon, tomato water ume kosho. I then lapped up the tasty blue lobster risotto, pumpkin, nasturtium and ‘nduja.

Just when I thought I’d already overindulged, out came the Iberian pluma, onion and maitake, with Jerusalem artichokes to come and white chocolate petit fours rounding off a stunning tasting menu.

And I was certainly not thinking I could get too much of a good thing the following morning, while sauntering the streets scenting more culinary delights on a Florentine food and wine tour.

Options are endless in Florence, but local luxury travel experts Italy Customized

took me down small alleyways and a little off the beaten track to discover where the locals head for coffee, food, wine and chocolate.

I’m also given an insightful history lesson as we meander through the masses of tourists to nip into what felt like

produce and take a late-morning sip of prosecco in tranquil surrounds.

We pass many wine windows in the streets where tipples were passed through during the plague – and again when coronavirus restrictions were in place.

There’s a wine-tasting session before a visit to a Gelateria to give the taste buds one last treat on our whistle-stop tour.

Maestro Cheloni had spoken of how smells remind you of places where you have been and the people you encountered.

As I reluctantly packed by bag to depart, I knew I would never turn my nose up at another trip to Florence - as I had a burning desire to return as soon as possible.

For further information, visit www.lagemmahotel.com

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