Eastside March 2023

WelcometoourbumperMarch edition.

Thismonthisour‘Confetti’ weddingspecialandinthisissuewe willbelookingatbusinessesthatcan helpyourbigdayrunwithoutahitch.

IsabelleHoldenlooksathowto navigatethewonderfulworldof weddingsandwelookatthose accessoriesthatcanmakeyourhen celebrationextra-special.

Wealsospeaktolocaldesigner KevanAspinallabouthisbrand,Kevan Jon,andwhyhisdressesareperfect forweddingseason. Elsewherewehaveyourusualmix offashion,beauty,homesandmore. Seeyounextmonth.

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Fitness–with adifference

ollowingthesuccessofNorth Studio’sfirstvenueinLeeds,the boutiquefitnessstudiohas launcheditssecondsiteonColdBath RoadintheheartofHarrogatetown centre.Offeringsmallgroupfitness classesincludingindoorcycling,strength training,Yoga,Pilates,CircuitTraining, runningandbarreaswellasfitness classesfornewmumsandtheirbabies.

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Anamazingstudio,justlikesomething you’dfindinLondon!It’sabsolutelystate oftheart,witheverylittledetailthought through.Thechoiceofclassesarefantastic andtheinstructorsareallamazing.Even inlockdownthevirtualclasseswere brilliantandIhaveneverbeenfitter thankstothem! –Beth

Thekindofclassesthatyouleavefeeling ontopoftheworld!Bethisanamazing coachandissoencouragingandenergetic whichmakessuchadifference! –Olivia

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LesleyJoseph,SandraMarvin,KealaSettleandCompany PhotosbyManuelHarlan

raceyourselvessisters–thehabit isreturningtoLeeds!Directfrom London,thiseagerlyanticipated brand-newproductionofSisterActcomes toLeedsGrandTheatrefromTuesday21 MarchtoSaturday1April.

Basedontheiconicmovie,this sparklingtributetotheuniversalpowerof friendship,sisterhoodandmusictellsthe hilariousstoryofthediscodivawhose lifetakesasurprisingturnwhenshe witnessesamurder.Underprotective custodysheishiddenintheoneplaceshe won’tbefound–aconvent!Disguisedas anunandunderthesuspiciouswatchof MotherSuperior,Delorishelpsherfellow sistersfindtheirvoicesasshe unexpectedlyrediscoversherown.

ThestunningcastincludesTVand WestEndlegendLesleyJoseph,Olivier Award-winnerandstarofTracyBeaker CliveRowe,WestEndsensationand HairsprayfavouriteLizzieBeaand EmmerdaleandWaitressstarSandra MarvinasDelorisVanCartier,everyone’s favouritenunontherun!

HerewespeaktoLeslieandSandrato findoutmore.

SisterActisamuch-lovedmovieas wellasamusical.Wereyouawareof theshowbeforeyoujoined?

SandraMarvin(SM): Ihavevivid memoriesofthefilmasitwasafamily favourite!We’dsitandwatchalltogether andwe’dalwayslaughatWhoopie’s anticswiththenuns.I’dreciteallofher dialogue,singingoutwithallthenuns andtryandlearntheirroutines.Itwas definitelyaninteractiveexperience watchingSisterActwithmeasakid!

LeslieJoseph(LJ): IsawCraigRevel Horwood’sSisterActrevivalwith AlexandraBurke,soIwasveryawareof theshowbeforeIjoined.Ithinkpeople lovetheproductionbecauseofthegreat music,andit’sverymuchanaudience show.Youleavefeelingsouplifted.

SisterActTheMusicalfeaturesa fabulousscorebythemultiawardwinningAlanMenken(Beautyandthe Beast,TheLittleMermaid).Howwould

youdescribethesoundtrack,anddo youhaveafavouritenumberto performand/orwatch?

SM: SisterActissetinthelateseventiesin anerawherediscowasdominatingthe dancefloorsandStudio54wasdefinitely theplacetobeseen.AlanMenkenclearly payshomagetoallofthefabulousthe discodivasofthatera.Hissongsare reminiscentofDonnaSummer,Cheryl Lynn,TheStylistics,BeeGeesandsomany moreofourdiscofavourites.Youcan’t helpbutdancetothismusicandevery nightwe’veseenaudiencesupontheir feetdancingintheaisles!Mypersonal favouritetoperformisprobably‘Fabulous Baby’buttowatch,definitely‘Ladyinthe LongBlackDress!’It’sasmoothBarry WhiteMeetsStylisticsnumber.

LJ: Ithinkthesoundtrackisamazing.I mustsay,theaudienceresponsessofar havemademefeellikewe’redoinga popconcert.Myfavouritesongisone thatMotherSuperiorhascalled‘Here WithinTheseWalls’whereshedescribes whatlifeislikeintheconvent,andhow theoutsideworldisfullofsin,butinside youfindGodandyoufindyourself.It’sa beautifulnumber,butprobablythemost seriousnumberintheshowtoanextent.

Whatdoyouhopeaudiencestake awayfromthisnewproduction?

SM: SisterActisaboutfindingyour communityandfindingandrealisingyour dreams.Itjusthassomuchheartandjoy. Audienceswithbemovedbythejourneys ofthecharactersonemomentbutcrying withlaughterthenext.Itissimplyjoyous!

LJ: Ithinkaudienceswilltakeawaya reinvigoratedloveforlivetheatre.It’sa productionthatalsosayssomething aboutcommunity,andthat’sonething thatthelockdownshoweduswas important–caringaboutyour neighbours,caringaboutyourfriends, andhelpingthoseinneed.It’san absolutelyjoyousmusical!Toseethe audiencesattheend,wheretheystand wavingtheirarmsandsingingalong, theyrediscoverthejoyoftheatre.

Isthereapieceofadviceyou’ve receivedorthatyouwouldpassonto anyonehopingtogointothecreative industry?

LJ: Idon’tknowifyourememberaman calledQuentinCrisp,hewasvery flamboyantandwonderful,andway beforehistime.Hewasavantgardeand hewasanamazingcharacter.Healways usedtocallme‘MissJoseph’.Hispiece ofadvicewas,‘MissJoseph,believein fate,butleanforwardwherefatecansee you’.Ithinkthat’soneofthebestpieces ofadviceIcouldgivetoanybody.

Exhibitions

PrivateParts

Until11May

ThackrayMuseumofMedicine,Leeds thackraymuseum.co.uk/privateparts PrivatePartstacklesthetabooand stigmasurroundingprivatepartsand identitythroughaseriesofthoughtprovokingartpiecesandinteractive exhibits.

Theexhibitionaimstocreateasafe spaceforvisitorstolearn,discuss,and explorethenuancesoftheseoftenshroudedtopics,withthegoalof fosteringadeeperunderstandingand acceptanceofthediversityofhuman bodiesandexperiences.

PrivatePartswillfeaturestoriesbya diversegroupofstorytellers,actors, medicalexpertsandartistsinaseriesof installationsthataimstocreatea comfortablespacetotalkabout uncomfortablethings.

breakthesilencearoundprivateparts andidentityandcreateaspaceforopen andhonestdialogue,”saidEdward Appleyard,CEOThackrayMuseumof Medicine,“Wehopethatthis exhibitionwillempowervisitorstotake controloftheirownbodiesand identities,andtofeelcomfortable talkingtomedicalprofessionalsabout theirhealth.”

TwilightTour:Albert Houthuesen:Moon, MuseandPoetClown

2March

DanumGallery,LibraryandMuseum www.dglam.org.uk

Classical Handel’sMessiah

25March

YorkMinster

www.yorkminster.org

ExperienceHandel’spopularoratorio performedbytheChoirofYorkMinster andinternationallyrenownedsoloistsin thespectacularsettingofthecathedral’s Nave.

Itwillbethefirsttimethechoirhas performedthepopularoratoriosince December2019,andthefirsttimein recentyearsthattheyhavestagedthe movingandpoignantchoralperformance, whichtellsthestoryofChrist,duringthe seasonofLentandEaster.

Thechoirwillbejoinedbyan orchestraandworldrenownedsoloists KeriFuge(Soprano),EdLyon(Tenor), VictoriaSimmonds(Mezzo-Soprano)and MorganPearse(Baritone)fortheconcert. Ticketsonsalenowat www.yorkminster.orgorbycalling 01904557200.

Thisexhibitionfollowsthelifeof AlbertHouthuesen,aDutchartistwho livedinDoncasterduringWorldWar Two.Jointheexhibitioncurator,Neil McGregor,ashegivesatourofthe artworksintheexhibition.Thetours arefreeofcharge.

“Webelievethatitisessentialto

JamesHaskell:Sex, TriesandVideotape

8March/NottinghamGleeClub

6April/LeedsCityVarieties

myticket.co.uk/artists/james-haskell JamesHaskell,thenumberone podcasterwithTheGood,theBadand theRugby,authorofSundayTimes bestsellingbook“WhatAFlanker”, smash-hitfollowup“RuckMe”and hostofAmuseDouche,isbackonthe roadonceagainwithhisnewstage show–“Sex,TriesandVideotape”.

ThisshowchartsJames’journeyfrom hisearlydaysasmischievousschoolboy,

throughhistimeasaprofessionalrugby player,havingplayedaroundtheworld includingatWasps,Northampton,Stade Francais,TheRicohBlackRams,andThe Highlanders.Thereisnootherplayerout therewithmorestoriestotellthanJames.

TimPeake:My JourneyIntoSpace

22March/DoncasterDome

www.dclt.co.uk/the-dome

FastenyourseatbeltsandjoinTim Peakeonhisepicjourneytothe InternationalSpaceStationthisMarch. Extendinghissell-outUKtour,Tim willbegivingafascinatinginsightinto thelifeofanastronautandrevealing secretsoflifeinspace.

GeorgeEzra

16March

Music Events

FirstDirectArena

www.firstdirectarena.com

Hertfordshire-bornsinger-songwriter GeorgeEzraistakingtothestageonhis latesttour.Singyourheartouttohis catchytracks,includinghishitsingle ‘Budapest’.

LimehouseLizzy

23March

TheLeopard,Doncaster

leopard-doncaster.co.uk

ReturningtothestagethisMarch,the ThinLizzycoverbandarereadyto entertain.Getreadyforanaction-packed nightbrimmingfullofexplosive entertainmentandinfectiousenergytheyhavewowedaudiencesworldwide performingthegreatesthitsofThinLizzy.

Comedy

TheAbsolutely DragulousShow

4March

DoncasterLittleTheatre doncasterlittletheatre.co.uk

TakingcentrestagethisMarch,the UK’sFunniestDragDuo-‘Absolutely Dragulous’arebackwithatruly electricshow.

Getreadyforspectacularvocals, dazzlingoutfitsandawealthoflaughs -it’ssuretobeabsolutelyfabulous!

SimonBrodkin: ScrewedUp

8March&7October

CityVarietiesMusicHall leedsheritagetheatres.com

Followinghissell-outshowsatthe EdinburghFringe,aswellasbeingthe most-watchedBritishTikTokcomedian ever-SimonBrodkinisback.Hisnew stand-upshowissuretobehilarious.

Theatre

Grease!

8-11March8-11

CASTDoncaster castindoncaster.com

Thiselectricmusicalhasremainedone oftheworld’sgreatestfordecades.Feel upliftedwithanightofquality entertainment-watchingthelovestory ofDannyandSandyunfold.Featuring thehitsongs“GreasedLightnin’,” “HopelesslyDevotedtoYou,”and “You’reTheOneThatIWant”-it’snot onetomiss.

NorthernBallet’sThe GreatGatsby

8-18March

LeedsGrandTheatre leedsheritagetheatres.com

The1920sroarbacktolifein NorthernBallet’sJazzAgesmash.

JayGatsby’sLongIslandmansion buzzesdayandnightwiththeyoung, therichandthebeautiful.Butasthe champagneflowsathisglitzyparties, glamourandromancegivewayto jealousyandtragedy.Becauseherein Prohibition-eraNewYork,everybody

TroyHawke: SigmundTroy’d!

11March/CityVarietiesMusicHall leedsheritagetheatres.com

Followinghisrisetofamewiththe viral‘GreetersGuild’onlineseries,and asell-outstuntattheEdinburghFringe in2022,preparetobeentertainedwith aneveningofinfectiouscomedyand feel-goodhumour.

Jimecoin:TheCraic!

9March/CityVarietiesMusicHall leedsheritagetheatres.com Sitbackandenjoyanightofstand-up comedyfromtheIrishcomedygenius. He’llhavetheaudienceinstitches. Booknowtoavoiddisappointment.

Food&Drink

WetherbyBeerFestival

28-29April/WetherbyGrangePark www.wetherbybeerfest.co.uk

WetherbyGrangeParkisplanningthe town’slargesteverbeerfestivalaimingto attractthousandsfromacrosstheregionas partofahugefundraisingpushnextyear.

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

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NorthernBallet’sacclaimed productionofFScottFitzgerald’sgreat Americannovelisbackfor2023,lifted frompagetostagebyDavidNixon CBE’sgloriouschoreographyandSir RichardRodneyBennettCBE’s dazzlingscore.It’sthepartytoendall parties–andyouwon’twanttomissit.

BeneaththeBanner

14March

CASTDoncaster castindoncaster.com

Broughttothestageby‘UpTheRoad Theatre’,thisproductionshinesalight ontheuntoldstoriesofthecoalmining community-intheirownwords.Coal miningpitswereattheheartofmany communitiesacenturyago-this productionisbringingthememories backtolife.

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

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

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

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

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NorthernBallet’sTheGreatGatsby Image©GuyFarrow

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don’tknowaboutyou,but 2023isalreadyshapingupto beevenbusierandbetterthan lastyear.IfI’mnotasleep,I’m probablyworkingonanevent,out socialisingandwithSpringcreepingup onus,I’mtotallyhereforit!

Ihadafantasticeveningcelebrating ValentinesatTheIvyAsia,whichreally uppedthetheatreanddramawithits specialmenu.TheWagyuTatakiand BlackCodwerebothdivine,andthe PinkDragonsharingdessertalmost lookedtoogoodtoeat(butnotso goodthatwedidn’tdevouritafterthe obligatoryphotosontheamazing greenonyxfloor).

PancakeDaylunchwasspentin Headingley’snewesthotspot, Residence74,whichservedupthe dreamiestsweetandsavourypancakes inYorkshire.Handsdownmyfavourite wasthefluffyAmericanpancakeswith banana,Nutellasauceandcaramelised biscuitcrumb.Nextleveltasty!Their PeachandBloodOrangeSpritz cocktailisalsoabitofme.So refreshing.

There’sprettymuchadayto celebrateeverythingthesedaysand that’snotabadthinginmybook. NationalMargaritaDayhasgottobe oneofthebest,especiallywhenyou spendaneveninginthehandsof Leeds-bornHacienTequila.

Theyhostedanexceptional Margaritamakingevent,wherewe mixedupsomemagicusingallthree oftheirpremiumtequilas.Seekthem outinyourfavouriteLeedsbarorpick upabottlefromHarveyNic’s.It’sa game-changingbrandandit’sgivenme awholenewlovefortequila.

BackincentralLeeds,American-style burgerconnoisseursMEAT:STACK havejustlaunchedahostofnew specialsandFeastdeals,featuringsome oftheirbestsellingburgersandsides. Trustmethey’rethebestintownand

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youhavetotrytheYellowstoneburger. Lookoutfortheirone-offBottomless eventon10March,whichisa guaranteedsell-out.

Ifyouhaveaspecialoccasiononthe horizon,Icanrecommendthenew ‘SomewhereBetweentheSandandthe Stardust’menuatHOME.Crafted exclusivelywiththemulti-talented globalartistJoshuaVanLeader alongsidetheamazingChefLiz Cottam,eachdishtakesinspiration fromhisownillustratedartandpoetry tocreateatruefeastforallsenses.

TheresultissomeofthemostjawdroppinglybeautifuldishesI’veever seen,withflavourcombinationsthat arejustasinspired.Highlightsforme includeScallop,Yuzu,Smokeand Potato,Sauternes,Truffle.Theriverside settingisjustperfectforHOMEtoo. ThemenurunsuntiltheendofApril, sotakethatspecialsomeoneforatruly memorablediningexperience.

OverinMalton,SALTBrewery continuesitsquestfornational dominationwithitslatestventure. PizzaontheSquarewillresideinthe

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“I can recommend the new ‘Somewhere Between the Sand and the Stardust’ menu at HOME; each dish is a true feast for all senses.”

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stunning Grade II listed Old Town Hall building, serving up the freshest pizzas using their secret sourdough recipe. Add to that SALT’s impressive range of locally brewed lagers and beers and I’m sold.

Another project close to my heart is the Yorkshire Children of Courage Awards, which will take place at Leeds Dock on 13 October with over 700 guests attending and I’m privileged to be involved this year in support of St James’ Place Charity Foundation. It’s a brilliant way to acknowledge some of the amazing things these children have done to inspire others. Watch this space for more on this one.

And finally, I couldn’t resist the opportunity to head down to Victoria Leeds to pose up a storm in their latest pop-up which allows you to create your own magazine cover. Check out my socials for the results and head down to try it until the end of April and you could win a luxury shopping trip.

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Althoughhedoesn’tdesigndresses solelyforweddings,KevanAspinall knowsathingortwoaboutdressingto impressandhiscreationsareoften describedasthe‘embodimentofstyle andglamour’.Hisrangesembracethe essenceoftoday’smodernwomanand arerenownedforhavingtheperfectfit, perfectcutandperfectproportion. Bascially,everythingyouneedtoimpress.

Kevan,whooperatesunderthename

KevanJon,hasadiversecustomerbase, frompromteensupwards,andhasbeen knowntodresscelebrities includingEmmerdale’sLucy Pargeter,Corrie’sJennie McAlpine,ShobnaGulatiand RuthLangsford.

KevanwasborninSouthAfrica afterhisparentsemigratedtherein 1968,butthefamilyreturned‘home’to Huddersfieldin1978.Hestudiedtobea graphicdesignerthentransferredto fashionatBatleyArtCollegein1987 beforemovingontostudyatEpsom SchoolofArtandDesignin1989.After graduatingin1991,and withlimitedpaidjob opportunitiesinthecapital, Kevanmadethebig decisiontomoveback

northandestablishedhisownlabel,Kevan Jon,on19February1992inasmallunit inSkelmanthorpe,Huddersfield.

Kevanalwayshadapassionfor womenswearandcreditshismumwith pushinghimtostartoutonhisown.He drewinspirationfromfamiliarplaces.“I havealwayslookedatcouturehousesfor inspiration,beautyand,ofcourse,Dame VivienneWestwood,”hesaid.“Andthe beautifulwomenthatsurroundmeinmy life.”

Inthoseearlydays,Kevanalsosought inspirationfromtheregion’sclubscene, talkingtogirlstoseewhattheywanted, whichhelpedhimtodevelophis collections.It’ssomethinghestilldoesto thisday,usingtrendsandcustomer feedbacktodevelophiscollections.

NowbasedinHalifax,todayKevan Jonisallaboutdressingwomenof differentagesandshapes.

“WhenIdesignanincrediblynewand excitingidea,andbringthisalivefroma drawing,thenworkwithmyteam producingittothefinisheditem,thisis pricelesstome,”Kevansaid.“ItiswhatI doandenjoy.WhenIseeapersonwearing mydesign,andlookingandfeeling amazing,itisthebestfeelingintheworld.

“Ourmaingoalistomakeyoufeel specialtoday,tomorrowandinthe future.Somecustomersthathavedresses overthelast30yearsstillpullthemout forthatspecialoccasion.”

Sustainabilityinfashionisalso importanttoKevan,whoworkswitha teamoffive.Everythingtheymakeis 100percentUKdesignedand manufactured.

“It’ssomethingthat’sbeenourethos

allalongandsomethingwefeelvery stronglyabout,”headded.“Wherewe canwerecycleasmuchaswecanand allourpackagingisfromrecycled products.

“WhenyoubuyaKevanJondressthe ethosisnotjustfortodayandtomorrow butformanyyearstocomeasweliketo thinkwecreateclassicsthatnevergoout ofdate.”

AtthetimeofwritingKevanwasjust gettingreadytolaunchhisnewspringsummercollection,whichwasinspired byatriphetooktotheMaldiveslast year.“Thecoralanditswildlifeare representedinthecolourpalette,from ivorytobrightcolourstakenfromthe iridescentcoloursinthefishandplant life,”hesaid.

Indeedyou’llfindbiascutsatinsand teadressesinlotsoforanges,pinksand greens,suretomakeyoustandoutat anyweddingcelebrationthisyear.

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allinlovewiththeDream VenuesCollectionfromJames’ Places,agroupoffivestunning award-winningweddingvenueslocated acrossLancashireandtheYorkshire Dales.

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EavesHall,locatedinWestBradford nearClitheroe,thisglamorouscountry houseistheperfectplaceforyour romanticandtimelesswedding.Fromthe ornatechandeliersandluxurious furnishings,totheimmaculategardens, EavesHallisexclusivelyyours.Withfour

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Hotel du Vin Harrogate provides the perfect backdrop for weddings and civil partnerships as you glide elegantly from ceremony to celebration and beyond – all orchestrated flawlessly by your own personal wedding planner

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tunningcontemporaryrooms,a fabulousspa,andglorious gardensmakeBarnsleyHousea couple’sretreatlikenoother.

Tuckedawayinthelittlehamletof BarnsleyinthebeautifulCotswolds,yet withineasyreachofbothnorthand south,thehotelisperfectlyplacedto exploretheplethoraoffamous chocolateboxvillages...Bourtononthe WaterandnearbyBiburybeingthestars ofthiswonderfulshow.

Rooms–thereare18ofthem–are sumptuousandsoothing,furnishedin creamsandsoftbrowns,withcrisp whitebedlinen.

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TheSpaistopnotch.Windyourway downthereviaashortpaththroughthe gardenspassingBarnsley’sveryown cinemaroom,whichcanbebookedfor privateuseorwithfriends.Treatments aresuperbandthespausesbotanicals fromthegardens.

Thegardens...ohthegardens!The jewelinBarnsleyHouse’scrown.Four acresofmanicuredlawnsandblooms includealaburnumavenue,cloudsof wisteria,andapotager.WhenDavid andRosemaryVereyinheritedthehouse in1951,MrsVereysetto designingthegroundsherself and,andsubsequentlylaunched asuccessfulcareeringarden planning,includingtheoneshe designedforEltonJohn.

TheoutstandingGeneral ManagerEmanueleMulliriand histeamofmarvellousstaffare bothcharminganddiscreet; alwaysonhandtoofferadvice oncountrywalksandtocare foryoureveryneed.

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It’sallinthe

planning...

Weddingseasonisuponus. Thebigdayisanoccasionin whichtheloved-uppaircan sharetheirbondwithlovedonesand makealife-longcommitmenttoone another.It’stheultimateexpressionof everlastinglove.

Nowandagain,theoddpairmay elope(eachtotheirown,ofcourse).But typically,thebrideandgroominvite manypeopletotheirweddings. Whicheverwaytheychoosetocelebrate -whetherit’sinabiglavishsettingor somethingofamoremodestfashion-

thespecialdayisundoubtedlya monumentalmomentforanycouple.

But,ofcourse,behindeverygreat weddingisawealthofplanning.And, usually,alotofthispreparationisdown totheweddingpartytoarrange.

Theselectfewchosentobeinthe partytendtobethosenearestand dearesttothecouple.

We’redelvingdeepintotheworldof loveandconsideringwhatbeingapart oftheweddingpartyreallyentails.So,if you’relookingforbridalpartyadvice, we’vegotyoucovered.

HOWTONAVIGATE THEWONDERFUL WORLDOFWEDDINGS. BYISABELLEHOLDEN.

Considerthe commitment

So,you’vejustbeenaskedtobeapartof thebridalparty-nowwhat?Well,first thingsfirst,beforesayingyestothebride orgroom,considerwhetheryoucan commit.Eachcouplewillhavetheir preferencesastohowmuchinvolvement theweddingpartyhave.Buteitherway, theweddingprepislikelytobecomea bigpartofyourlife.

Ifyoufeelyourscheduleisalready veryhectic,politelydecliningtheoffer maybethebestoption.Ifsayingno seemstooawkward,considerplayinga smallpartintheplanningandmakethe brideorgroomawareofthisfromthe offset.Settingboundariesfromthe beginningisessentialtoavoidbecoming toooverwhelmedwiththecommitments thebigdaywillbring.

Somemightsaythatbeingabridesmaid ismorestressfulthanbeingabride!

Hostingthebest henparty

Thehenpartyisalwayshighlyanticipatedandisarguablythemost importanteventforanybrideandher bridalparty-otherthanthewedding itself.So,taketimetoorganisethebest hendoandensurethebride’slastnight offreedomistrulyunforgettable-what arefriendsfor,right?

Firstandforemost,considerthe budget.Everybridalpartywilllikely

haveanideaoftheamountthey’re willingtospend.Soconsiderwho’s goingtobecoming.Ifsomeofthoseon theguestlisthavechildren,theymaybe moremoney-conscious.Sobesureto recogniseeveryone’sneedswhen planning,andensureallthoseinthe bridalpartycanaffordtheplans.Nohen canbeleftbehind!

So,whetheryou’relookingtokeep thingsonthecheapersideorifthe expensesparedisgoingtobesomething slightlymorepricey,eitherwayyoucan makeitspectacular.Afterall,whatcould bebetterthanfriendsandfamilyjoining togethertocelebratewiththebride?

Eachbride-to-bewillhavetheir preferencesastowhattheywanttodomaybeaboozynightoutistheirthing, orevensomethingmorerefined,suchas agrouptheatretriporanafternoontea

withthegirls.Orperhapsyou’relooking toorganisesomethinggrander?Ifmoney isn’taproblemconsideraweekendaway forthebrideandherhens.Agirl’strip couldbejustwhatthebridalpartyneed tounwindbeforethebigday.

Keepingthepeace

Weallknowthatgettingreadyforabig eventcanbehectic.So,iftheplanning doesbecomeoverwhelming,and tensionsarise,it’sbesttobeprepared.

Moneycanbeabigfactor.Wedding planningdoesbringsomeformof financialcommitment–there’scertainly alotofgift-givinginvolved!But,it’s vitaltorememberthatnoteveryone wantstospendthesame.So, communicationisabsolutelykey.

Usually,bridalpartydisagreementswill takeplaceawayfromthebrideand groom,andit’sbesttokeepitthatwaydon’tcausethecoupleanymorestress! Resolvedisagreementsquicklyto ensureissuesdon’tescalate.

Enjoyingthebigday

Themonthsofplanningarefinallyover, andthebigdayishere.Todayyour friendsaretyingtheknot.

It’ssuretobeextraspecial,soget readytocelebrate.Andbepreparedto offerahelpinghandifthebrideor groomneedsit,ofcourse!

KevanJonspring-summer collectionavailableat Chique, 40MillStreet,Armthorpe, Doncaster,DN33DL. Tel:0130230002

Rockswirlsilkvelvetjumpsuit£158. Jigsaw. www.jigsaw-online.co.uk

Makea statement

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Diamondset,shapedbandinplatinum £1,300. HLBrown,18StSepulchreGate, Doncaster,DN11TB.Tel:01302342589. www.hl-brown.co.uk

OliveCaridislimfitcheck three-piecesuit£279.97. Revolver,30SouthParade, Bawtry,Doncaster,DN106JH. Tel:01302710710. www.revolvermenswear.co.uk

Replaydetailedmididress inmulticolour£215. Accent Clothing,11-13Queens Arcade,Briggate,Leeds, LS16LF.Tel:01132346767. www.accentclothing.com

Checkoutthelatestbridaldressesfrom designersincludingMaggieSotero, RonaldJoyce,EllisBridals,Romanticaof Devon,KelseyRoseWhiteandLouLou Bridal. TickledPink,2-4ManorRoad, Hatfield,Doncaster,DN76SB.Tel:01302 842234.www.tickledpinkbridal.co.uk

Noman’swardrobeiscompletewithout aformalsuitandthisthree-pieceCaridi suitisjustthat.Availableinbeigeand navy,thissuitisperfectforformal occasionsandweddingsforasummer look.Mixandmatchthewaistcoatsfrom bothcoloursforbestlookofHouseof Cavani,at LakesideVillage.Didyou knowtheyalsodothisinboyssuits? www.lakeside-village.com

Tuxedodressavailableat Angi LouBoutique,19MarketPlace, Tickhill,Doncaster,DN119LX. Tel:07905175867. www.angilouboutique.co.uk

Satinpleatmididress £160. TheWhite Company www.thewhitecompany. com

VeronicaBeardKadar beltedwaistmididress £597. MorganClare,3/4 MontpellierGardens. Harrogate,HG12TF. Tel:01423565709. www.morganclare.co.uk

Adifferentprospect

Whatadifferencethreeyears makes.BackinJuly2020when TheCourtyardatManorFarm firstopeneditsdoorstothepublicitwas littlemorethanarusticicecream parlourinadisusedbarn,someoutdoor furnitureandanurntomakehotdrinks. Fast-forwardto2023andyou’llfindan altogetherdifferentprospect.

“WeopenedtheBarnCaféon4July, theverydaythatwewerefirstallowed togooutasfamiliesandsittwometres awayfromothergroups,”recalledAbi Priestley.“Wesoonrealisedthattheice creamparlourwasbecomingincreasingly popularandlentitselftothe‘outdoor culture’createdbyCovid.”

Hommadecakesweresoonaddedto theirofferingalongwitha‘grabandgo’ menuofsausagerolls,Cornishpasties andsandwiches.

LittlePrincessPartiesnextcameon boardtoputonsomeamazingoutdoor eventsintheCourtyardforyounger visitorsandanartisanmarketfollowedin theOctoberof2020aswellasa ChristmasmarketintheDecember.

Interestfromlocalbusinessesleadto furtherimprovementsandthelikesof MollywoodBoutiqueandBeauty,52Fit, BowersBoutique,HQCyclesand Harper-StaltonVanConversionshaveall nowjoinedthecommunity.

“Thiswastrulyintendedtobea three-monthprojecttobringalittlejoy tothecommunityinasafe environment,”addedAbi.“Butit’s becomeanexcitingcommunityhub.”

ThenewvibrantCourtyardperfectly complementsManorFarm,whichis availabletoberentedforholidays,family get-togethersandcelebrations,including weddingreceptions.Conferencerooms arealsohiredoutbylocalgroups includingMooMusicandReiki Elementsaswellaslocalbusinessesfor offsitemeetings,trainingandcoaching.

ManorFarmwasbuiltin1855for EdwardChallinorwhoownedHermaston HalljustacrosstheroadinOldcotes. Challinorimportedmahoganyfrom JamaicaintothedocksatLiverpooland commissionedManorFarmtobebuiltas aplaceforfurthergueststostayfor huntingseasons.LaterManorFarm becameatrue‘farm’andhasseenthe farmingofcows,pigsandpheasants.The propertywasboughtbythePriestleysin 2012andstillremainstheirfamilyhome. Restorationhasbeenkeytothefamily vision,toupgradeandgivecontinuedlife tothishistoricalgradetwolistedbuilding.

Thenextphaseofimprovementwill seetheadditionofafarmshop,whichis settoopeninApril,aswellas improvementstothecafe.TheBarnCafé

remainsthehubofTheCourtyardand servesbreakfastandalunchtimemenu plusfullafternoonteas.

“WehaveplanstoextendtheBarn Cafétoprovidemoreseatingandspace forevents,”addedAbi.“Thefocushas alwaysbeenonestablishingacentralplace withinthelocalcommunityaswellasto continuetoraisemuchneededfundsfor localcommunityprojects.Sofarvisitorsto ManorFarmhaveraisedmoneyfor BassetlawFoodbank,Hope,Bluebell Woods,WestonParkHospitalSheffield, BassetlawHospiceandmanymore.

“Everydrinkorfoodpurchasedat ManorFarmisputbackintothe communitythroughemployment, charitabledonations,restorationof ManorFarmandresourcesforlocal projects.Whenaretailpurchaseismade atanyofthesmallCourtyardshopsor businessitmakestheworldofdifference totheownersandtheirfamilyandyou canbesurethatyouhavebought somethinguniquefromabusinessrunon passionandcustomerfocusedservice.“

Eventscomingupthisyearinclude ‘CraftswithBelle’aheadofMother’s Day,anEasteregghunt,plusaMad HattersTeaPartyandSuperHeroDay.

“Wehavejusthostedourthird MammaMianightandarereallyexcited tobehostingaNightattheMusicals, DancingthroughtheDecadesandweare reallyexcitedfortheKingsCoronation–wehavebigplans,”commentedAbi.

Therearesomequieterevenings plannedtoo,includinganeveningofGin &WhiskeyTasting,themedBistronights andapsychicnight.

ItseemsalongwayoffbutThe Courtyardwillbegoinglargeat Christmaswithamarket,Santa’sGrotto andplentyofDisneycharacters.

Thereisplentyofparkingonsite,with moretocome,andcyclistsandbikersare welcometoo.

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52Fit

52Fitisyourprivatetrainingspace,offering 1-to-1personaltraining,onlinetrainingor bespokepackagestosuityourneeds. Whetheryou’relookingtoloseweight,build muscle,improveyoursportingperformance, orimproveyourgeneralhealthandfitness,52 Fitcanhelpyou.Rightnowgettenpercent offyourfirstpurchaseandnosignupfee.

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BowersBoutique

BowersBoutiqueisacreativeartanddecor smallbusinessrunbyartistJasBowers, offeringcustomillustrations,personalised doormatsandbespokeweddingstationery.If you’renotafteracustompiece,theboutique alsofeaturesgreetingscards,framedwall art,homefragrance,children’sgiftsand muchmore!ContactJasthroughherwebsite orviasocialmedia:@bowersboutique ReceiveaFREEA6greetingscardwithany purchase.Justbringthisofferalongwithyou.

HarperStaltonDesigns

Husbandandwifeteam,PaulandPaula, offertwomainservices:vanandcaravan interiorconversionsandwoodworking.Both servicesarepersonalisedandbespoke,and theyareabletoofferyoucustom-made productstomeetyourrequirementsand specifications.

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Bringingyouasliceofluxury,thissalonis aboutthosenatural‘tweakments’.Nothing toodramatic,justlittleenhancementsto makeyoulookandfeellikethequeenthat youare.Whetherit’snon-surgicalbodyand facesculpting,lashandbrowtreatmentsor semi-permanentmake-up,alltreatmentsare completelytailoredtotheindividual.

MollywoodBoutique

Whatstartedoutasanonlineluxuryboutique nowhasapermanenthomeatManorFarm. Thestorecatersforawideaudiencerange beingamotheranddaughterbusiness.Every pieceisindividuallychosen,withpieces comingfromDubai,FranceandLondon.More recentlytheyhavebranchedoutintohigh qualityjewellery,bagsandshoes.Mollywood offersapersonalshoppingexperience supportingyouinchoosingnewwardrobe pieceswhichsuityourshapeandcolouring.

Neverwearwhite toawedding…

ANDOTHERUSEFULHINTSTOGETYOUTHROUGHWEDDINGSEASON.

hankfullyinthemostpart,gone arethedayswhenaninvite wouldhavethisdreaded sentencelurkingatthebottomofit,‘hats required!’

Post-Covid,moreandmorepeopleare forgoinglargertraditionalweddingsfor somethingmoreintimate,more‘them’ whichcanthrowupallsortsofother challenges.‘Outdoorweddingwitha Glastonburyvibe’or‘Countrysidechic withhaybalestositon’tonamejusta few.Weddingdressinghashadamodern makeover.Butwhatdoesitlooklikenow?

Let’sstartwithwhathasn’t changed...

Neverwearwhiteorcream Soundsobviousbutyou’dbesurprised howmanypeopletry.Abridallookonly workswellonthebride.

Coverup

Hemlinesarekey.Nothingtooshort, thinkjustabovethekneeoranything below.Ensureyouroutfithassomekind ofsleeve.Sleevelesscanbehardtopull offinafreezingcoldchurchsoconsider addingablazerwhichcanberemoved easilywhenyouhitthedancefloor. Necklinesalsoneedtobedemure, nothingtoobustyorlowcut.

Don’twearanythingtoocasual

There’satimeandaplaceforhoodies anddesignerrips,thisisn’tit.Dressup,it showsyoucare!

Shoes

Iftheweddingisoutdoorsyouneedto wearashoewithaslightlywiderheelso youdon’tsinkintothegrass.Afluted, block,stackorwedgeheel,allworkwell. Itgoeswithoutsaying,absolutelyno beachflip-flops.

Destinationwedding

Don’tpickanythingtooformfitting, floatyfabricsarekey.Also,becareful whatcolouryouchoose,someshowup theeffectsofheatmorethanothers.

Nowlet’sgettothemodern part…

Therearenowmorewaysthaneverto getmoreforyourmoneywhenevent dressing.

Renting

Chic,sustainableandreducinglandfill waste,rentingadressmakessense.Think KateMiddletoninthegreenSolace LondondressattheEarthshotPrize CeremonyorCarrieSymondsather ownweddingtoBorisJohnson.

Ifyou’rethebride,youhaveyour somethingborrowedandifyou’rea guest,youcantapintocurrentseason trendswithoutfullycommitting.

MakelikeKateandrentfrom hurrcollective.com–fromaslittleas £40–orcarryonlikeCarriebyrenting fromMyWardrobeHQ-herwedding dresswas£45perday.

Purchasingsomethingnew?

Nowisthetimetopurchasesomething thatcanbewornagainandagainsoplease doconsiderpriceperwear.Achicneutral trousersuitwilltakeyoufromweddingto boardroomwiththerightchoiceof accessories.Preferadress?Thinkclassic stylesinplainfabricsorsmallformatprint thatarelessnoticeableonphotos.

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Experiencehigh-impactcoloureveryday withthisultra-hydratinglipstickthat deliversaluxe,satincrèmefinishfor soft,smoothlipsandcomfortablewear thatfeelstrulyweightless.

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Foraneffortlesslyfresh,healthylook thatisyourskinatitsverybest-atany age,whateveryourgenderorskin tone,reachfortheUnisexHealthy GlowfromCharlotteTilbury.

Createcalmmomentsthroughoutyourday withsoothingessentialoils,relaxingbath salts,oranherbalinfusiontea—allmadeby YorkshireLavender.yorkshirelavender.com

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KateSomervilleHydraKateRechargingWater Cream,£65 Meettheultimatesolutiontoskindehydrationwith thisRechargingWaterCreamwhichencourages skintodrinkinvitalhydrationtoplumpand rechargethirstyskinleavingitrefreshed.

ParfumsdeMarlyDelinaEaudeParfum 75ml,£210

Thisfloralfragranceoverflowswithnuances likethefemininityitrepresents:lively, sparklinganddisturbingallatoncewitha sweet,sensualandmodernscent.

OuaiBodyCleanser,£24

Thismagicalformulanourishes, softens,andgentlycleanses skin,providingdeephydrating toleaveyoufeelingreborn.

DIORAddictLipGlowOil,£30

DIOR’snourishingglossylipoilenhances, intensifiesandprotectsthelips,providing long-lastingwearandcomfortofalipcare butmirrorshineofagloss.

FentySkinHydraVizor InvisibleMoisturiser SPF30,£34 Protectyourskinfromsun allyearroundwiththehelp ofRihanna’sheroproducts. Thelight-as-airformula deliversall-dayhydration toboostandbrightenskin withSPF30protection.

OlaplexNo.8BondIntense MoistureMask,£28 OLAPLEXNo.8isamultibenefit,reparativemaskthat moisturises,smooths,adds bodyandshine.Hairso visiblyhealthy,youcanskip thestyling.

Makeitadayyou’ll neverforget

GETINSPIRATIONFORYOURBIGDAYFROM THESELOCALBUSINESSESANDVENUES.

Alexander’s ofSkipton

Relaxedandunique weddingsare Alexander’sspeciality. Situatedatthetopof Skipton’spicturesque HighStreet,andwith achoiceoffabulous spaces,Alexander’s playshosttosmall intimateandquirky

get-togethersaswellaslargescale‘noholdsbarred’classic Englishweddings.

TheLawrenceisanelegantdiningandeventsroom,which overlooksthechurchgreen;whilethecontemporaryterrace andsecretgardenarehometobeautifulviewsoverthecanal.

Aselectionofweddingmenushavebeencarefullycurated toprovidecoupleswithawiderangeofexcitingoptionsand theflexibilitytocreateacompletelybespokeevent,including pairingoptionsfromourselectionoffinewines,craftbeers andexquisitecocktails.

SistercompanyPeelEntertainmentofferscouplesworldclassmusiciansandspecialistentertainers,alongsidestateof theart,highqualityaudio-visualexperiences.

Adedicatedandexperiencedweddingteamareonhandto guideyouthroughdesigningyourperfectday.

Formoreinformationvisitalexanders-skipton.comor contactthemonweddings@alexanders-skipton.com

ManorFarm

ManorFarmdatesback to1855andisavailable toberentedfor holidays,familygettogethersand celebrations,including weddingreceptions.

ThesiteinOldcotesnearWorksopisalsohometoThe Courtyard,ahuboflocalindependentbusinesses,manyof whichcancomplementyourwedding.

Ifyouneedtogetfit,orlosesomeweight,forthebigday LiamBrowne’spersonalfitnesssessionsat52Fitarejustthe ticket.

MollywoodBoutiqueandBeautycancoverallyourfashion andbeautyneedswhilstBowersBoutiquedesignsbespoke weddingstationery–herhand-drawnillustrationsareperfect foryourspecialday.

Ifyourdreamhoneymooninvolvesloadingupacampervan andhittingtheroad,giveHarperStaltonDesignsacall,their vanconversionsaresomethingspecial.

TheCourtyardalsohostseventsthroughouttheyearthemednightssuchasMammaMia,aNightattheMusicals andDancingthroughtheDecadesareidealforahen celebration.

TheBarnCaféremainsthehubofTheCourtyardand servesbreakfastandalunchtimemenuplusfullafternoon teas.

Tofindoutmore,call07394974622,email: info@manorfarm.onlineorvisitmanorfarm.online

Brockholeon Windermere

Celebrateyourbigday atBrockholeon Windermere,theperfect LakeDistrictwedding venue.

Thehistoricwhite housesitswithin30 acresofuniquely designedgardens overlookingthe Windermerelakeshore andtheLangdales.The uniquelocationallows youtoentwine everythingtheLakeDistricthastoofferwithyourpersonal touchestocreateatrulyunforgettablecelebration.With lakeshorejettyaccess,youcanarriveordepartbyboatand addaspecialtouchtoyourwedding.

Thehotelisfullylicensedtohostcivilceremonies,and offerarangeoftailoredpackagestosuityourneedsand budget.Choosefromaselectionofspecialmenusmadewith seasonallocalingredientsandcelebratewithaglassoffizzon ourterrace.

Contacttheweddingteamon01539446601oremail celebrate@brockhole.co.uktoarrangeatourofthevenue anddiscusshowtheycanhelpcreateyourperfectwedding day.Visitbrockhole.co.uk/weddingsformoreinformation.

TheConiston HotelCountry Estate&Spa

Nestledintheheartofa picturesqueandprivate estateontheedgeofthe

YorkshireDales,The

ConistonHotelCountryEstate&Spaboastsfirstclass facilities,includingflexiblefunctionspaces,finedining,awardwinningspaandluxuryaccommodation,andcouldbethe perfectplaceforyourtrulyuniqueYorkshirewedding.

Makingthemostofits1,400acregrounds,thereareanarray ofoutstandingoutsidespaces,comprisingofgardens,woodland andevenalake-thepictureperfectbackdropforyourbig day!Theirenchantingindooreventspacesconsistofa17th centurychurch,rusticbarnandcontemporaryfunctionrooms, andcanaccommodateupto120foraweddingbreakfast.If you’relookingtoextendyourguestlistevenfurther,whynot makethemostoftheirgroundswithanelegantmarquee.

Asafamily-runvenue,theyunderstandhowincredibly importantanddeeplypersonaleveryweddingis,andfeel privilegedtoplayapartineachspecialday.

Theypridethemselvesontherelationshipstheydevelop withtheircouplesandtheservicetheydeliver.

FindoutmoreaboutWeddingsatTheConiston,including theirincredible‘You&Me2023’offerfor50DayGuestsand 50EveningGuestsfrom£7,995onlimitedremainingdates in2023,byvisitingtheconistonhotel.com.

Chartford Homes

Gettingmarried andsettingup home?Thenhead toGreenholme

Mews,Burleyin Wharfedale,LS297DBforthestunningshowhomeopening onSaturday4andSunday5March.

It’sanexclusivedevelopmentoffour-bedroomhomesin thisever-popularvillagewithlocalamenitiesonthedoorstep andsurroundedbybeautifulcountrysideviews.Situatedin theWharfeValley,itisawonderful,sought-aftervillageto settleandputdownroots.

GreenholmeMewsispurposefullydesignedforeasy, modernlivingandisconvenientlylocatedwithineasyreach oftherailwaystation,excellentschoolsandlocalamenities. BurleyinWharfedalepresentsthebestofbothworlds, beautifullyblendingvillagelifeinanenviableandrural locationwithexceptionalaccesstothebestofwhatYorkshire hastooffer.It’salsoconvenientlyplacedforeasyaccessto Leeds,HarrogateandthespatownofIlkley.

Thisstylish,collectionoffinelycraftedhomesoffers propertiesdesignedwithmodernlivinginmind,wherelight filledspacesprovideflexibleroomsforliving,entertaining andworkingfromhome.

MarketingSuiteopenThursdaytoMonday10.30am4.30pm.Formoreinformation,pleasetelephone0113237 2911orvisitwww.chartfordhomes.com.

DoubletreebyHilton HarrogateMajestic Hotel&Spa

Setwithineightacresofexpansive groundsandgardensthatoverlookthe beautifulspatownofHarrogate,thisis avenuefittingforyourlovestory.

Eacheventsuiteboastsfascinating historyanduniquecharacter,with periodfeaturesexudingelegancefrom ornateVenetianchandelierstostrikingantiquefireplacesset amidstcontemporary,neutraldécorwhichcanbecustomised tomakeyourweddingdreamscometolife.

Whetheryou’relookingforanintimatevenueoran extravagantcelebration,ithastheperfectbackdropforacivil ceremony,weddingbreakfastoreveningreceptionwiththe optiontousemultipleroomstosuityournumbersaccordingly.

Hometo184uniqueguestrooms,CartersChampagneBar &Grill,Frederick’sLoungeBar&TerraceandTheHarrogate Spamakingitaweddingvenueandexperiencethatissureto impress.Don’tmisstheWeddingShowcaseDayonSaturday 15April–enjoycanapesandaglassoffizzasyouviewthe beautifullydecoratedvenuewithdressedspacestoinspire yourperfectday.Speaktohandpickedlocalweddingsuppliers andtheeventsteamtodiscussyourideas.

Formoreinformationandbookyourplaceemail weddings@doubletree-harrogate.co.uk.Alternatively,visit weddingsatmajestic.co.uk

DreamWedding Showcases–

James’Places

Findyourdreamweddingvenue thisMarchatsomeextraspecial WeddingShowcasesbythe DreamVenuesCollection–a collectionoffiveuniquewedding venuesinLancashireandthe YorkshireDales.

Fromunique,industrialsettings topicture-perfectmanorhouses, thereisavenuetosuiteverycouple.Theinspirational showcaseswillbeheldonSunday5andSunday12March. Theeventsareidealforcoupleswhoaresearchingfortheir dreamweddingvenueandweddingsuppliers,includingvenue dressers,florists,photographers,musiciansandmuchmore.The weddingteamwillbeonhandtodiscussyourdayandshare packagepricingaswellassomeunmissablespecialoffers.

Savethedate!MittonHallnearWhalleyandShireburn ArmsinHurstGreenarehostingeventsonSunday5March from12-4pm.EavesHallinWestBradford,HolmesMillin ClitheroeandFalconManorinSettlearehostingtheirevents onSunday12Marchfrom12-4pm.

Thereisnoneedtoregistertoattend,justturnuponthe dayandenjoyaglassoffizzwhileexploringthevenueand chattingtosuppliers.Tofindoutmore,visit: dreamvenues.co.uk

TheFaversham

TheFaversham,steepedin historyandnostalgia,isone ofthemostsought-after alternativeweddingvenues inthecity-perfectfor coupleswhowantaunique, quirky,andlesstraditional wedding.Thestunningbuildingwithitsoriginalglass-roofed ConservatoryandGeorgiantiledfloor,elegantLoungewith floortoceilingwindowsandoutdoorsouth-facingTerrace combinedwiththeMainRoom’soriginalflooringand exposedbrickworkmaketheperfectsettingforawedding.

TherecentlyrefurbishedFaversham’seclecticmixofvintage, industrialandmodernfurnitureprovidestheflexibilityto createuniquesettingsineachoftherooms.TheConservatory canaccommodateaceremonyforupto85people,aWedding Breakfastof60,whiletheMainHallcanhostaCeremonyfor upto160people,aWeddingBreakfastfor150peopleand eveningreceptionsandpartiesforupto300people.

TheFavershamislocatedlessthanfiveminutesfromthe citycentre,setinitsownprivategroundswithampleparking.

Thevenue’sexperiencedin-houseeventsmanagementteam willbeonhandthroughoutyoureventtoensureitruns perfectly.

TheFavershamishostinganOpenDayon13March124pm,showcasingsomeoftheiramazingsuppliers.Entryis freeofcharge;ifyouwouldliketoattend,pleaseemail hello@thefaversam.com.Forfurtherinformation,visit www.thefaversham.com

ETCrecently celebratedits20th anniversaryofoffering residentsofthe12th centurymarkettownof Bawtry,auniqueand stylishcollectionof handmadecards,gifts, jewelleryandhome accessories,perfectfor weddinggifting.

“Etcisconstantlygrowingandevolving,”saidElaine.“We haveloyalcustomerswhohavebeenwithussincedayone andourEtcBawtryFacebookpageisgettingbusiertoo. Everyweekwegetsomethingnewintheshop,tokeepit freshandexcitingforourcustomers.”

WithitsquirkyBritishandinternationalranges,owner Elaineandherteamworkhardtobringcustomersan irresistiblearrayofproducts.

There’sauniqueselectionofaccessoriesfrombigbrand namessuchasJellycat,MaisonBerger,EastofIndia,Maileg, OneHundredStarsandmanymore.

Whenitcomestojewellery,you’llfindsomecontemporary piecesbyPilgrim,asilvercollectionfromTheLittleThings anddelicatecharmbraceletsbyJoma,andsomebrightand boldpiecesbyKonplott.

VisittheshopatMarketPlace,Bawtry,call01302714550 orvisitwww.things-less-ordinary.co.uk

HellabyHall Hotel

HellabyHallHotel RotherhaminSouth Yorkshireoffersguests anextraordinary combinationof historicalarchitecture andmodernfacilities withinagreatlocation.

This17thcentury manorhousehasbeen sensitivelyconvertedtoastrikingfour-starhotelsetamongst picturesquegardens,withineasyreachofRotherham, SheffieldandDoncaster,makingittheperfectdestinationfor yourweddingcelebration.

Thehotelproudlyoffer89bedrooms,includingaluxurious four-postersuite,deluxeroomsandexecutiverooms,idealfor businesstravellersandfamilies.

Thehotelonlyhostoneweddingperday,ensuring exclusivity.

Thereisachoiceofinspirationalanduniqueroomsfor yourcivilceremony.TheDrawingRoom,GardenSuite& BramleySuitearealllicensedrooms.

FromthecharmoftheDrawingRoomtothemodern facilitiesoftheColonialSuite,weddingreceptionsforupto 275guestscanbecateredfor.

Call01709702701orvisitwww.hellabyhallhotel.co.ukto findoutmore.

The Harrogate Wedding Lounge

Yorkshire’spremier bridalboutique,The HarrogateWedding Lounge,isthrilled toannouncethe additionoftwo gorgeousnew collections.

MillaNovaisan utterlyshowstopping,femaleled,Ukrainian brandforfashion forwardand modernbrideswho

wantwowfactorandsecondlyJesusPeiro!Atelier-madein Barcelona,thesegownsfeaturebeautifulcleanlines,sharp detailingandplayfulfabrics.Thesearemustseecollections foranybridestobeoverthecomingmonths.

Tobookyourpersonalbridalstylingappointmentandfind yourdreamgownatthisHarrogateBoutiqueheadtotheir websitewww.theharrogateweddinglounge.comorcall01423 202029.Collectionsrangefrom£1,800-5,000.

Legacy Jewellery

LegacyJewellery offersyouan innovativeand sentimentalwayto createextraspecial weddingjewellery: repurposingold jewellery.Legacy

specialiseinthisworkandcancreateacustompiecethat reflectsyourstyle,personality,andfamilyhistory.

Oldjewelleryoftencarriesimmenseemotionalvalueand transformingitintosomethingnewisaneco-friendlyand sustainablewaytohonourfamilylegacy.Thisapproachcan alsosaveyoumoneywhilecreatingaone-of-a-kindpiecethat willbecherishedforyearstocome.

LegacyJewellery’sexpertteamcancreateacustomwedding bandthatincorporateselementsfromdifferentpiecesof jewellery.Or,theycandesignacustompendantorearrings usingheirloomgemstonesorpreciousmetalsfromyourfamily members.Thesepieceswilladdapersonaltouchtoyour weddingdayandbealastingreminderofyourspecialday.

Repurposingoldjewelleryisathoughtfulwaytocreatea uniqueandsentimentalweddinggiftthatreflectsyourstyle andfamilyhistory.LetLegacyJewelleryhelpyoucreatea lastingsymbolofyourloveandconnectiontoyourfamily.

TofindoutmoreaboutLegacyJewellery,call01423 523596orvisitwww.yourjewelleryreimagined.com

HotelduVinHarrogate

Sublime,onewordtoexpressyourwedding,thegreatestof alldays.

HotelduVinHarrogateprovidestheperfectbackdropfor weddingsandcivilpartnershipsasyouglideelegantlyfrom ceremonytocelebrationandbeyond–allorchestrated flawlesslybyyourownpersonalweddingplanner.

RelaxintimelessGeorgianluxury.Thehotelwascreated fromarowofeightGeorgianstyletownhousesthathave beenusedasahotelsincethe1930s.Locatedclosetothe towncentre,overlookingTheStray,amagnificent200-acre common,HotelduVinHarrogateboasts48bedroomsand airyloftsuites.Featuringstunningprivateroomsanda picturesquecourtyardidealforcapturingtheperfect photographsandmemoriestocherishforever.

Call01423608121orvisitwww.hotelduvin.comtofind outmore.

SanCarlo

Renownedforitsgreatfoodandsettings,anelectric atmosphereandafollowingwhichnumberssportsstarsand celebrities,SanCarlohastwoleading,individually-designed destinationrestaurantsinYorkshire–SanCarloonSouth ParadeinLeedsandSanCarlo’sFlyingPizzaatRoundhay.

Perfectforspecialoccasionsandcelebrations,largeorsmall, ourmenuhasbeeninspiredbythebestinItalianregional dishesusingonlythefinestseasonalingredients,manyof whichareflowninfromItaly–fromsteaktothefinest seafood,pastaandpizzaandwithanunrivalledwinelist, thereissomethingforeveryone.

TheromanticdiningterraceatFlyingPizza,Rounday, featuresaretractableroofandfull-size,litolivetrees, reminiscentofaMediterraneangarden,whetherrainorshine! ThediningroomatSanCarloinLeedsischicandelegant, perfectforintimategatherings.Visitwww.sancarlo.co.ukto findoutmore.

Tickled Pink Bridal

TickledPinkwas establishedin1987 andhasbeen describedbyBride Magazineas“ajoy tovisit”.You’llfind outfitsforallof yourbridalparty–brides,bridesmaids, mothersand grooms,which makesiteasyto matcheverything uptoyourcolour theme.

Thestorestocksbeautifulweddingdressessuitableforall typesofvenues,withalargeselectionofbridalgownstyles fromtopinternationalweddinggowndesigners,including KelseyRoseWhite,MaggieSottero,EllisBridal,LouLou Bridal,RomanticaofDevonandRonaldJoyce.

Thesimplystunningmotherofthebrideandgroomand occasionwearrangesspanformalandinformalstyles,with luxurydesignersincludingVeniInfantinoandJohnCharles.

Tofindoutmore,call01302842234orvisit tickledpinkbridal.co.uk

WaltonsFine Furnishings

Establishedin1988and with35yearsofexperience

WaltonsFineFurnishings hasbecomearenowned interiorsretailerinYorkshire andtheNorthofEnglandcreatingdesirableinteriorsfrom ourlargeshowroomonLeedsRoad,Ilkley.

Ourshowroomoffersawonderful,eclecticselectionof designoptionswithsamplingandanextensivepatternbook libraryshowcasingcarpets,hardflooring,rugs,fabrics, wallpapersandtrimmingsfromlocalmanufacturersaswellas prestigiousinternationaldesignhousessuchasColefaxand Fowler,Romo,OsborneandLittle,Ulster,Westex,Roger OatesandAmtico.AnAladdin’scaveforanyinteriors enthusiast!Weofferasampleloanserviceandhavenoobligationmeasurepolicy;theaimistomakethedesign processsimpleandeasywithexcellentcustomerservice offeredfromlongstandingmembersofthedesignteamwho arehappytohelpmakeyourprojectareality.

Weareproudtobetheexclusive,localstockistforFarrow andBallpaintsaswellasholdingafullrangeofLittleGreene testerpots.Alsoonofferarebeautiful,handmade,oriental rugsandcarpetsincludingAfghan,Indian&Persianstyles.A wellplaced,large,Persianrugorcarpetcanreallymakea room,andisagreatstartingpointfortherestofthe furnishings.

Call01943600571orvisitwww.waltonsfinefurnishings.co.uk

TimothyTaylor’s

WeddingswiththatTaylor’sflavour...

AddatouchofthequalityandexperienceofTimothy Taylor’stoyourspecialdaywithpersonalisedbottlesof award-winningLandlordandcustom-etchedtankards.

Whetheryou’relookingforgiftsforthosewho’vehelped makeyourdayextraspecial,orauniquewaytodecorate yourtables,TimothyTaylor’spersonalisedrangecanbe appreciatedbyallloversofgreat-tasting,Yorkshireale.Visit www.timothytaylorshop.co.uk/weddingsformoreinformation andtoorder.

Yorebridge House

Withthestunningbackdrop ofdramatichillsidesand rivers,theVictoriangradeII listed,formerHeadmaster’s HouseandSchool,sitsproudlyandwelcomingintheheartof theYorkshireDales.

YorebridgeHousepromise’sluxury,relaxationandbeautiful interiors,aswellasasuperb3AARosettemenu,abespoke wineandbarlistandapersonalandprofessionalservicefrom themomentyouarrive.

VotedthemostromantichotelintheUK,theyprideourselves oncreatingthemostamazingdayyouwillneverforget.

Therearetwobeautifulroomslicensedforcivilmarriages andcivilpartnerships.TheOrangery,abeautifulroomwith panoramicviewsoftheDale,isperfectforupto90guests seated,morewithstanding.TheMastersRoom,withitslarge baywindowoverlookingthelawn,createsanelegantsetting idealforanintimateceremonyforupto25guests.

Withthehouseandgroundsalltoyourselves,thebeautiful, historicbuildingsaretheperfectsettingtobegincelebrating marriedlife.Thebeautifulinteriorswithopulentchandeliers, oakfloorsandelegantfurnishingsoffereffortlessluxuryfor themoststylishofweddings.Theopenfireandcandlelit roomscreateaperfectatmospherewhatevertheseason.

EnjoytherelaxedhomefromhomefeeltheHouseoffers forupto75guests.Tofindoutmore,call01969652060or visitwww.yorebridgehouse.co.uk

Leeds Hip and Knee Specialists Providing Outstanding Personalised Healthcare

Joint Motion is a pioneering orthopaedic clinic where some of the region’s leading consultants have come together to deliver truly patient-specific care

We are -

• Leeds teaching hospital consultants.

• Routinely get referred complex hip and knee problems from colleagues throughout the Yorkshire region for opinion and treatment.

• Have a strong background in research and academics .

• Use the latest surgical techniques to get best outcomes for our patients.

We believe in -

• Placing patients at the heart of every journey and doing whatever it takes to enhance their mobility and improve their quality of life.

• Delivering evidence based treatments which are monitored through a robust governance framework.

• Strong collaboration between its surgeons in order to maintain high levels of patient care and surgical outcomes.

• Keeping patients well informed about the decision making process, leading to their treatment and recovery pathway.

Spire Leeds Hospital

Jackson Avenue, Roundhay, Leeds, LS8 1NT

Tel: 0113 218 5908

Nuffield Health

Leeds Hospital, 2 Leighton Street, Leeds, LS1 3EB

Tel: 0113 388 2067

Tel: 0113 511 7577

Email: info@jointmotion.co.uk www.jointmotion.co.uk

You can also follow them on Facebook, Linkedin and Twitter

Joseph Aderinto Hip and knee replacement surgery, primary and revisions

Campbell F MacEachern Hip and knee replacement surgery, primary and revisions

Veysi T Veysi Hip and knee replacement surgery, primary and revisions

George Whitwell Hip and knee replacement surgery, primary and revisions

Colin Holton Specialist in young hip conditions including hip arthroscopy, pelvic osteotomies and hip replacements

Sanjeev Anand Knee surgery, sports injuries, paediatric knees and hip arthroscopy

The only way to travel…

With global expertise and over 30 years’ experience, we have an unrivalled reputation for providing bespoke holidays of the highest quality.

ETCBAWTRYISMARKINGIT’S20THANNIVERSARYWITHASPECIALGIVEAWAY.

laineThorpeandETCBawtry hasplentytocelebratethis monthasthepopularshop–hometoauniqueandstylishcollection ofhandmadecards,gifts,jewelleryand homeaccessories–celebrates20yearsin business.

Tomarktheoccasion,Elaineis offering’20Giftsin20Days’, culminatinginaspecialcelebratoryday onSaturday11March.

“Thedailyprizedrawsandcelebratory dayarejustawayofmesayingamassive thankyoutoeveryonewhohas supportedmeovertheyears,”saidElaine. “Whetherthat’scustomers, suppliers,colleagues,thelocal businesscommunityorfriends andfamily,Iwouldn’tbehere withoutthem.

“SinceopeningETC, workingalongside Una,andover thepast20 yearsto currently workingwith Jane,Allisonand Rebecca,Ifeel verygratfeul tohave workedwith andbeen supportedbysuchamazing colleaguesandcustomers.”

Tobeinwithashoutofwinningone ofthedailyprizesyoucaneitherpop intotheMarketPlaceshopor Like/Follow/Share/TagonETC’s FacebookorInstagrampages. Forthecelebratoryday,you willneedtocallintotheshop toenter–there’llbeprosecco, chocolatesandgoodybagsand oneluckycustomerwillwalk awaywithahugegifthamper.

Elainehadalwaysdreamtof owningherownshopthat stockedunusualanddesign-led products.

“Ilovemyshop,customers andeverythingthatIselland couldn’tbehappierthatItook theplunge,”shesaid.“It’salovelyplace tobe.”

ETCstocksoneof,ifnot,thelargest collectionsofJellycattoysinYorkshire; theseoriginal,quirkysofttoysare suitablefrombirthand continuetoprovetobe hugelypopular.You’llalso findgiftsand accessoriesfrom thelikesof MaisonBerger, OneHundred Stars,Maileg, andbeautiful handmadecards byFiveDollarShake. Andwhenitcomesto jewellery,you’llfindsome contemporarypiecesby Pilgrimaswellasdelicate charmbraceletsbyJomaand sparklefromKonplott.

“Ifeelreallyluckytohavesomeof thebiggestbrandsbutwealsodevelop ourownexclusiverangestoo–you’ll findeverythingfromcandlesto jewellery,” addedElaine. Whoever youare buyingfor andwhatever thebudget, you’llbesure tofindthe perfectgift. Elaineand herteam providethe fullpackage withagiftwrapservicetofinishoff yourgorgeousgiftswithabeautifulbow.

“Weprideourselvesonourcustomer service,weallloveit whenwefindtheperfect giftforacustomer,”said Elaine.“Andifwedon’t stockwhattheyare lookingfor,wewill alwaysdoourupmostto sourcetheperfectgiftfor them.”

Inadditiontotheshop, andforadded convenience,Elainehasalsolauncheda newwebsite–www.things-lessordinary.co.uk–whereyou’llfindmany ofherquirkyandexcitingproducts.

Jewellery, gifts and home accessories

E M

Stop the Clock

4PM - 8PM

WEDNESDAY 22 MARCH 2023

AT ELEMENTS MEDICAL

As the years pass by, the tell-tale signs of ageing start to show on our faces, and so begins a life long battle with a never ending cascade of new lines and wrinkles, loss of volume that gives rise to sagging skin and the formation of jowls, and the dreaded decrease in skin firmness and elasticity, which annoyingly leads to loose crêpey skin, that just doesn’t seem to fit us anymore!

For those of you (like me), who have no intention of growing old gracefully, and want to know about the very latest range of pioneering anti-ageing treatments to help slow down the natural ageing processes - then read on...

On Wednesday 22 March between 4pm - 8pm Elements’ popular Anti-Ageing Event returns, where they will be show casing some of the latest treatments available to boost confidence and self-esteem. Move from room to room, and floor to floor to watch live treatment demonstrations for the face, body and skin.

The full agenda for the live demonstrations will be on their website and social pages, but be sure to look in advance so you don’t miss any must-see demonstrations.

If you can’t make it to the event, don’t worry as the demonstrations will be recorded and uploaded on their Facebook page, which can be viewed at your leisure.

Live Demonstrations:

For those of you lucky enough to be able to attend, be sure you get a front row seat to any of the live demonstrations for the treatments you’re interested in. Get your questions answered, and lay waste to the fears and doubts you may have about each procedure. Demonstrations include

• Radio Frequency Microneedling (RFM)

• NCTF Eye Treatment

• LaseMD Skin Resurfacing

• PCA Skin Peel

• BIO-PRF (Platelet Rich Fibrin)

• Advanced Dermal Filler

Exclusive Offers:

For a full 24-hours on the day, 20 of Elements’ most popular treatments will be available to purchase at a discounted price. There’s something for everyone, with prices to suit a variety of budgets. Buy as many or as few as you wish, as long as you use them within the allotted time scale.

The easiest way to secure any offers, is to buy them ‘on-line’. Alternatively you can purchase over the phone (but be warned, lines will be busy!), or in person on the day.

FREE Skin Consultation & Taster Treatments:

Throughout the day, the team of experts at Elements will be on hand to give you a one-to-one personalised consultation, with recommendations to address your skin concerns.

In addition there will be a selection of treatments for guests to try (subject to availability). These will be performed by representatives from each of the companies who exhibit at this amazing event and include

• Skin Consultation

• Radio Frequency Skin Firming

• Dermalux LED

• LaseMD Skin Resurfacing

Raffle draw:

Guests can also purchase raffle tickets to be entered into a prize draw, with a chance to win one of 20 amazing anti-ageing treatments worth over £2,500.

There’s also a FREE raffle ticket for each attendee who “check’s in” at the event on the Elements Medical Facebook page.

#Selfie Competition:

And finally, no event would be complete without a competition. Elements want to see all your #selfies posted on their Facebook time line, with the one they deem to be the best, winning a £100 voucher to spend on the treatment of their choice.

With so much to see and do, the Elements Medical Anti-Ageing Event, really is an evening NOT TO MISS! So put the date in your diary, and come along with a bunch of friends.

Hope to see you there!

oudon’thavetoheadallthe waytoCornwalltoenjoya goodpastie–youcanmakeone athome.

Thislentilandsquashvarietymoves awayfromtraditionbutissupertasty–andeasytomake.

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

Dishofthemonth Lentil&Squash pasties

Ingredients

Forthewholemealshortcrustpastry:

300gofplainwholemealflour

Apinchseasalt

75gchilledunsaltedbutter,cutintosmall cubes

75gPastrymargarine(Trexorsimilar),cut intosmallcubes

Forthefilling:

1tablespoonvegetableoil

1smallonion,finelychopped

1smallcelerystalk,finelychopped

1smallcarrot,finelychopped

1garlicclove,finelychopped

100ggreenorbrownlentils,washedincold water.

300mlvegetablestock

1bayleaf

Asprigthyme(optional)

250gbutternutsquashdicedinto1cmcubes

1teaspoonbalsamicvinegar

1teaspoonDijonmustard

Seasaltandfreshlygroundblackpepper

Tofinish:

1mediumegg,lightlybeatenforglazing

Method

1.Placetheflourandsaltinalargebowl.Useyourfingertipstorubthebutter andmargarineintotheflouruntilyouhaveamixturethatresemblescoarse breadcrumbswithnolargelumpsremaining.Trytoworkquicklysothatitdoes notbecomegreasy.Measureoutfourtablespoonsofcoldwater.Stirinjust enoughofthecoldwatertobindthedoughtogether.Donotovermix.Wrap thedoughinclingfilmandchillinthefridgefor10-15minutesbeforeusing.

2.Forthefilling,heattheoilinasaucepan,addtheonion,celery,carrot,garlic andsomesaltandpepper,andcookgentlyfor10-15minutesuntilsoft.Add thelentilsandstock,seasonwell,thenaddthebayleafandthyme,ifusing. Stirwell,coverandsimmergentlyforabout20minutes.

3.Addthesquashandsimmerforanother20minutes,oruntilbothlentilsand squasharetender.Stirinthebalsamicvinegarandthemustardandcheckthe seasoning.Setasidetocool.

4.Rolloutthepastryonalightlyflouredworksurfacetoabout3mmthick. Usingaplateoracaketinasatemplate,cutoutfour20cmcircles;youmay havetogatherupthetrimmingsandre-rollthemtogetyourfourthcircle.

5.Spoonthefillingontoonehalfofeachcircle.Brushthepastryedgeswitha littlewater,foldtheotherhalfofthepastryoverthefillingtoformahalf-moon shapeandcrimpwelltoseal.

6.Placetheshapedpastiesonalightlyoiledbakingsheetandbrushthetops withbeatenegg.Bakeinanovenpreheatedto190°Cforabout25minutes, untilthepastryisgoldenbrown.

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HEADTOSCANDINAVIA,ANDBEYOND,ATLEEDS RESTAURANTFINT.BYRICHARDABBEY.

Itwouldbeeasytodescribe FINTasaNordicrestaurant;it is,toapoint,butit’salsoso muchmore.

TheScandinavianinfluence-and inspiration-comesfromKamilWangin, whoishalfNorwegianandownsthe GreatGeorgeStreetrestaurantwith partnerSimonHawkins.Organicand seasonaldishestakecentrestageand haveadefiniteNordicthemebutyou’ll findhintsofJapanintheretoo,suchas themisobutterservedwiththebreadto startortheinclusionofshiso,aJapanese mint-likeherb,inabraisedducklegdish. Ontheevidenceofourvisit,thefusion offlavoursandculturesworks.

Thesmallbutstylishrestaurantis perhapsbestrememberedinitsprevious incarnationasFettle,alsoownedby KamilandSimon.Thepandemicbrought thatchapteroftheircareerstoanend andaftercontemplatingleavingthe restaurantbusinessaltogether,thepair, buoyedbyencouragementandsupport fromfamilyandfriends,decidedtogive itanothergo,rebrandingasFINTinJuly 2021.We’regladtheydid.

Kamilisthemorecreativeofthetwo, certainlyfromadesignpointofview, andalsoownstheinteriorsshop northhomeonVicarLane.Hisinfluence ontheinsideoftherestaurantisclearto see;it’sanuber-stylishspacewith exposedbrickwallsandlotsofwood andlightcoloursaccentedbytasteful lighting.Simonisthemorehands-onon therestaurantside,indeedhewasinthe kitchenontheeveningofourvisitbut didpopouttosayhello.

“We’donlylaunchedthenewmenua coupleofdaysperviouslyandwithafew staffabsences,Ithoughtitbestto overseethingsfromthekitchen,”Simon said.

Thenewmenuisaselectaffairwith

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justthreestarters,fourmainsandthree dessertstochoosefrom.Appetisersand sidedishescomplementtheoffering.You canspottheScandi-inspireddishes straightaway-gravlax,stuffedcabbage leaves,beansandseedsallfeatureand thereisplentyofchoiceforveganswith fiveoutofthesevenavailablestarters andmainssuitableforthosenon-meat andnon-dairyeaters.

Afterorderingdrinks-adelicious FINTNegroniformeandaginwith cucumberandwatermelontonicformy wife-westartedwithsomeolives(£4) andwarm,homemadebreadwiththe aforementionedmisobutter(£3.50for twopeople).

Wewerecontemplatingorderinga bottleofwinebeforeourstarterscamethere‘sagoodselectionfromSpain, France,Germany,ItalyandGreece-but wereofferedawineflight,whichgaveus differentpairedglasseswitheachofour starterandmaincourses.Howcouldwe refuse?

IstartedwithaJerusalemartichoke soup,rosemarycroutons,walnuts,bayoil andsourdough(£8)whichhadbeen pairedwithaViscontiPrimitivo(£5)from Italy.Thesoupwasrich,thickandhada

hintofspice-theperfectlatewinter warmer.Acrossthetable,mywifetucked intoaplateofsalmongravlax,beetroot tartare,seedcracker(£10.50),pairedwith aRevelesteAlbarino(£5.50)fromSpain. Itwasafreshandflavoursomeplatewith thecoolwhitewineaddingextrazing.

FormaincourseItookadvicefrom ourwaiterandoptedfortheKaldolmar, aSwedishdishoffarce-stuffedcabbage leaves,goldensyrupgravyand cranberriespickledwithhibiscus(£19). Thiswasacompletelyvegandish,the farcehavingbeenmadewithkidney beans,pumpkinseeds,sunflowerseeds andspices.Weirdlyithadareal meatinesstoitwiththesubtleflavours allworkinginharmony.Sweetnesscame fromthegravyandcranberries,further offsetbyacrispWhiteRabbitRiesling (£6.50).Itwasatastydish.

MywifechosethebraisedYorkshire duckleg,celery,fennel,shisoandcream sauce(£22),whichispairedwithafullbodiedBarberad’AstiFiulot(£7).The aniseedandmint-likeflavoursworked reallywellwiththerichduckwhilstthe creamsauceaddedatouchofluxury.We alsosharedsometenderstembroccoli, finegreenbeans,garlic,chilli(£3.50).

Dessertstookonamoretraditional guise-stickytoffeepudding,toffee sauceandicecream(£8.50)and Yorkshireforcedrhubarbandapple crumble(£8.50),althoughthelatterwas elevatedbyatahinigranolaandchestnut icecream.Wefinishedwithawhite AmericanocoffeeandThaibasil, spearmintandchamomiletea(both £3.50).

There’slotstolikeaboutFINT.It’s super-stylish,seasonalandfeelsthatlittle bitspecial.

Asidefromdinner,italsoopensfor brunchandlunchandoffersaverygood valuetwocoursesbefore6pmon Thursdays,FridaysandSaturdays.Giveit atry.

Ifyougodownto WoodStreettoday...

fteropeningTheSchoolRooms inArkseyin2021,DavidAldred andRebeccaMottershawwillbe hopingtorepeattheirsuccesswiththeir latestventure,DawnTilDusk.Thisnew venue,whichoccupiestheformerWoods TeaRooms,isopenfrommorninguntil nightandisaplaceforalloccasions.

“Isupposeyoucouldcallusa chameleonvenue,”saidsalesand marketingdirectorRebecca.“Weopenfor breakfastat9amthenadaptthroughout theydaywithadaytimeofferingoflunch, afternoonteaandbottomlessbrunchto thenendwithaneveningofferingof premiumgastrofoodwithafinewinelist andcuratedcocktails.”

Ittookthecoupleeightweeksto refurbishthesite,buildinganewbarand addingnewflooringalongwithpainting

theinteriorsandaddingnewflower displays.Despitetheimprovements, muchofthecharacterofthebuilding hasbeenretained.

“Wewantedtomakesurewekeptthe WoodsTeaRoomsfeelsokeptthedark woodandensuredwemadetheplace cosyandwelcomingwhilstgivingita modernfeel,”explainedmanaging directorDavid.

Thatdarkwoodisnowcomplemented byapaletteofpistachiogreen,cream andwhite.Amarble-toppedbarand tablesaddafurthercontemporarytouch.

OnethingthatWoodsTeaRoomswas renownedforwastheirafternoonteas andthesewillfeatureontheextensive menuatDawnTilDusk.Pricedfrom £19.95,therewillbetwoversions available,aclassicversionanda

Ploughman’sversion.Theformerwill featurefingersandwiches,homemade sconesandcakeswhilstthelatterversion comeswithporkpies,sausagerollsanda cheeseselectionaswellasfreshly-made sandwiches.

Thebreakfastmenuisservedfrom911.30amandyou’llfindeverythingfrom breakfastsandwichestoeggs,wafflesand pancakes.Lunch,available12-4pm, includesbothhotandcoldsandwiches, saladsandmoreheartydishesincluding soupoftheday,quicheofthedayanda choiceofburgers.

Agastromenuisalsoavailablefrom 12pmandifyou’vebeentoTheSchool Houseyou’llknowwhattoexpect.If youhaven’t,thinkmoulesmariniere, scallops,steaks,risotto,pasta…thelist goeson.Onenewadditionissharer

Theteamat DawnTilDusk

platesfortwoormorepeople.Hereyou canindulgeinfreshoysters,splita1kg tomahawksteakorsharelobster thermidor.

Sundaylunchesareservedfrom12pm eachweekwithaselectionoffresh roastspricedfrom£14.95andyou’ll findafullalacartemenuaswell.With Mother’sDayapproachingon19March, nowistheperfecttimetobookatable.

Allfoodiscomplementedbyacarefully selectedwinelistaswellasdraughtbeers, cocktailsandhotandcolddrinks.

“Beingwineenthusiastsourselves,we wantedtomakesurewehadawinelist thatreflectedourfoodofferingand makefinerwinesavailabletoenjoyin Doncaster,”addedRebecca.“Wealso haveacocktaildealof2-4-1between57pmThursdaytoSundayaswellasa specialCocktailoftheWeekcreatedby ourmixologistswithunusualingredients tooffersomethingnewtoour customers.”

DawnTilDuskofferbottomless brunches(pre-bookingonly),whichare priced£29.95,areavailabledailyandare theperfectpairingforadayattheraces orabirthdaycelebration.Ifyouprefer yourcelebrationstobealittlemore intimate,theWoodStreetvenuehasa privatediningareawhichcanseatupto 16people.

DawnTilDuskopensTuesdayand Wednesday9am-5pm,Thursdayto Saturday9am-11pmandSunday9am8pm.

DawnTilDusk

3aWoodStreet,Doncaster,DN1 Tel:07867 932502

Email:info@dawn-til-dusk.co.uk

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TreatyourmumtooneofDawn TilDusk’srenownedSunday lunches.Contacttherestauranton 07867932502orinfo@dawn-tildusk.co.uktobookyourtable.

Trythecocktailselection atDuskTilDawn

Sundaylunch

GuestsgatherattheWood Streetvenue’sopening

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Taylor’sontheGreenisthenew Keighley-basedtaproomand kitchenfromTimothyTaylor’s brewery–andwehavea mealfortwotogiveaway.

Theprizeincludesatwocoursemeal,witheithertwo pintsofTimothyTaylor’sales, twoglassesofhousewineor twosoftdrinksperpersonandcanbe takenMondaytoFriday.

Taylor’sontheGreen,onChurch Green,Keighley,openedinAugust2022 andcombinesdeliciousfoodwithTaylor’s widerangeofaward-winningales,aswell asanonsitebreweryshop.It’stheperfect destinationforfansbothnearandfarto experiencethattasteofTaylor’s.

ThenameTaylor’sontheGreen reflectsthebrewery’spositioninthe townandtheircloserelationshiptothem andtheir164-yearhistory.

TimothyTaylorestablishedthe

breweryinthecentreofKeighleyin 1858,movingtotheKnowleSpring, theirpresentsite,in1863.Theprinciple ofneveracceptingsecond bestwaslaiddownfromday oneandremainsstill.

Theyhavealongheritage ofbrewingaward-winning ales,withtheirLandlord winningmoreawardsthananyother beer,winningbothCAMRAChampion

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Thecompanyremainsinthefamily andisthelastindependentbreweryofits typeleftinWestYorkshire.

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• Specialising in oak flooring planks, and herringbone with an enormous collection to choose from.

• Excellent informative showroom service and assured fitting.

• Offering a large collection of carpet runners for staircases with taped boarders and stairrods.

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

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BRANCHING OUT

If you’ve driven down Ripon Road recently you’ve probably noticed the new kitchen showroom that has recently opened. Designer Kitchen Direct is a business that is new to the area but one that is established in other parts of the country. Designer Kitchen Direct opened their first showroom seven years ago in Sheffield with the aim of establishing themselves as the region’s first choice for fitted kitchens, bedroom and office furniture. They have since opened further outlets in Barleston, Staffordshire and Newton Aycliffe, Country Durham, where they also have a factory. With their own factory, Designer Kitchen Direct manufacture their own kitchens, enabling them to offer a truly bespoke service – customers can choose any size, any style, and any colour, including a full range of Farrow & Ball colours. “Our prices beat everyone else for this level of quality and finish,” said managing director Dawn Rayner. “Basically we are offering designer, British-built rigid build kitchens at factory direct prices.” Dawn started out in the kitchen business in 1977 as an office junior, then trained in design before becoming a partner. She left the industry in 2003 but saw her passion reignited when her daughter-in-law Mary identified that there was a real need for bespoke designed kitchens but at a price that was affordable to the majority of people. And so Designer Kitchen Direct was born. Mary has a degree in Interior Architecture, trained in kitchen design

in 2003 and for the past 20 years has developed a new way of approaching design. “In any design, firstly I need to know how people live and use their kitchen, what are their main priorities and how they use their space in the home,” she said. “With this greater level of understanding I am able to design by function rather than just by aesthetics.” All cabinets and drawers will stand the test of time – they have 18mm solid backs and sides to hold them square, providing a firm base for high quality doors. Designer Kitchen Direct offer free, no obligation advice and are happy to come out and measure up, draw plans, and work out cost options for your new kitchen, working within your budget. They will also produce a 3-D walk through of your new kitchen so you really get to feel what it will be like.

The family business has been voted as

‘Best for Customer Service’ two years running by Houzz Interior design web portal and has multiple five-star Google reviews.

Nine members of our family work in the business, which is great,” continued Dawn. “Everyone is really committed and supportive of each other to ensure that our customers receive outstanding service and get the dream kitchen that they have ordered.

“We chose Harrogate as it’s in a great geographic location, with lots of nice properties that would benefit from our bespoke designer kitchens. Our new Harrogate showroom Director, Gareth, lives locally too, so he knows the area really well and has been keen to open another showroom for us in his area.” Drop into the new Ripon Road showroom or give them a call on the number below.

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

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

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

theseareusedtotrackprogressand identifywhateachstudentcandoand whattheycoulddotoimprovefurther. Thisdecisionallowsustofocuson deliveringthoseskillsthatthestudents needtobesuccessfulinKeyStage3and beyond.

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

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

Tofindoutmoreabouttheirinnovative curriculumvisitqe.orgformoreinformation, whereyoucanbookontheirnextOpenDay on11March2023.