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50 34 ello and welcome to the May issue of Eastside.

This month we put the focus on Har r ison College, which has made huge str ides in a short space of time.

The college is the only provider of education for post-16s with special needs where the focus is on inter nships, employment and work skills. We spoke to pr incipal Gemma Peebles to ffiind out more.

We also tur n the spotlight on Tickhill, a town with a r ich history. Did yo ou know that it has links all the way back to William I? You can ffiind out more in our speciall feature.

Elsewhere we dine out at a very popular Doncaster steakhouse and have your usuall mix of fashion, beauty, homes and more.

See yo ou next month for our annual guide.

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Spr ing is in the air and Lakeside Villllagee Retail Outlet are mak kiing the most of the change in season

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The Diary

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Travel

Laura Bartlett recently visited the prestigious Shangr i-La Par is and it was everythiin ng that she expected and more…

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Eating Out

Our monthly round-up of what’s happening iin n your area

We dine at The Guesthouse

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Home & Garden

Harrison College

Doncaster’s Har r ison College has made hugee str ides iin n a short space of time

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A visit to Tickhill

There’s lots to see and do iin n the histor ic town of Tickhill. From a castle iin n the centre to alpacas in the countryside

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Fashion

If your wardrobe needs a ray of sunshine, tur n to your local boutiques for inspiration

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Beauty

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Whether yo ou want to entertain or relax, it’s time to tur n your attention to your outdoor spaces

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Love shopping, love Lakeside SPRING IS IN THE AIR AND LAKESIDE VILLAGE SHOPPING OUTLET IS MAKING THE MOST OF THE CHANGE IN SEASON BY WELCOMING A SPECIAL POP-UP OUTDOOR FURNITURE SHOP TO ADD TO ITS BLOSSOMING HOMEWARE OFFER. akeside Fur niture Direct, a recent addition to the centrre, has opened a pop-up store offer ing a great range of outdoor fur niture to help customers enjoy the summer in style. The centrre is fast making its name as the place to go for homeware; with th everything from super sofas from the Next Outlet to luxur ious lights at Baytree and tremendous tables at Lakeside Fur niture Direct.

Di Mellis, centrre manager said: “We are so thr illed to be offer ing even more homeware choices to our customers with the new pop-up shop for outdoor fur niture.

“We know how popular our homeware offers are and as soon as Next gets a new delivery of sofas and sideboards, they’re quickly snapped up!

“Both Baytrree and Lakeside Fur niture Direct are recent additions to the centre and it’s great to see our customers enjoying picking up stylish pieces for their home from these stores.

“Spr ing is a great tiime to freshen up the look and feel of your home and we’re here to help. With so many styles, colours, and textures on offer you can really make your home look and feel unique.”

The centre has also recently changed its opening hours to meet customer demand and from Apr il will open 9.30am until 6pm Monday to Saturday, 10am – 4.30pm Sundays and all Bank Holiday opening will be 10am – 4.30pm.

“Our new centre opening hours reffllect customer demand. We know that our customers wanted to see th he centre open earlier each day and we’ve adapted to meet that need. The new hours also ffiit in well with the café culture that has been created at the centre.

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“The newest additiion to th he centre is the delicious Etto Caffé, offer ing a tasty range of after noon cakes, Italian pastr ies, toasties and brunch items, where customers are guaranteed a fabulous relaxing break when they have finished shopping,” added Di. Lakeside is also the place for dapper gents to pick up new threads for the races or a wedding with h Cavani, Skopes and Suit Direct offer ing everything from tradition suits to peaky blinders style outfits.

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craft fayre running the first weekend of each month from Apr il, including a range of stalls with food and craft items for sale. There will be a different mix of stalls each month, offer ing customers someth hing new to visit the centre for.

“We’ll also be proudly celebratiing the Jubilee Weekend with h the Victor ia Cross Trust hostiing a celebration event.

Looking ahead to the summer, we’ll be celebrating with h a summer of sports, so watch this space for another great reason to visit us,” said Di.

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The Diary ■ THEATRE ■ MUSIC ■ COMEDY ■ EVENTS ■ EXHIBITIONS ■ FILM ■ FURTHER AFIELD…

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Star quality HE HAS PLENTY OF GREATEST HITS TO CHOOSE FROM AND ARRIVES IN YORK THIS MONTH. MARIA ILIFFE SPOKE TO MARTI PELLOW. enowned musician, Broadway star and previous member of Wet Wet Wet, Marti Pellow is celebrating his musical career with the latest ‘Greatest Hit Tour’. Starting in Dublin and heading to York’s Barbican theatre, Marti will make is way around England and Scotland this spring.

Excited to bring his fans the very best of his musical career, expect Marti’s hit songs alongside a few from his latest Stargazer album – “the clue’s in the title” said Marti in the following interview.

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Speaking with Pellow, he said: “[The tour] is a celebration of the songs people are familiar with… I feel lucky to be able to deliver what people love.”

From singing popular chart hits with Wet Wet Wet from the young age of 17, Marti is known for favourites such as, Sweet Little Mystery, Love Is All Around and Angel Eyes. Proudly one of the biggest selling artists of the nineties, Pellow sung knowing his was going to be a superstar. When his father, a builder, told him to get a

proper job, he said it was pointless, because he was destined to be a huge pop star. There was simply no doubt in his mind, he says.

And so it turned out.

With the band going from success to success, the fame kept them rolling full steam ahead until their first separation in 1997 and then again in 2017. Battling with an alcohol and heroin addiction, the Scottish singer left the band and life behind in 1999 and now he sings with sobriety and pride.

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He began his career as a solo artist with Chr is Difffford of Squeeze. The two met while th hey were patients in The Pr iory in March 1999. Difford subsequently became Pellow’s lyr icist and unofffiicial helper. Marti explains: “Perfor ming concerts, acting and my own songwr iting - as an artist I feel a lot more settled in this world.”

Marti has always had a lust for music, as he explains: “I used to love listening to my mum and dad’s record collection…

I would see my favour ite bands live and my stars singing on TV and th hought ‘I want to do that’, and realised at a very young age that I wanted to sing.”

Lockdown presented Pellow with the perfect opportunity to wr ite his latest album, Stargazer. He said: “I ffiinally got to wr ite the songs that let me pay homage to all my heroes. I can’t wait to sing those songs live for the ffiirst time.”

Singing credit to stars such as Harry Nilsson, John Lennon, Anthony Newley and David Bowie, iin n a series of selfpenned songs, his impression of the soul and funk-infused mid-70s Bowie is rather wonderful and Pellow says he had a great time mak kiing the album. Inspiirring a different tone, he wrote the album on his guitar, iin nstead of his usual piano, bringing a completely difffferent feel, he said: “It was surprisingly one of my most successful albums, it was very well received.”

Lockdown was a huge infflluence on Pellow’s new tour for numerous reasons.

Singing online for fans, Marti enjoyed his musical sessions and was inspired to take them further. “I was inundated by beautiful messages from fans asking me to organise a tour once we come out of these ter r ible times. Twelve million people tuned in for the sessions and each one of you have inspired me to make this tour happen.”

Falling in love again with the music of his past, Marti wanted to put togeth her a show that celebrated all the wonderful music throughout his career.

Pellow’s career spans many roles and his work with h musicals started in 2008, following his appearance in Sir Tim Riice’s concert revival of his musical R

Chess, playiing the “Arbiter”. Perfor ming in numerous West End and Broadway shows, Marti has made a proud, worldwide name for himself in the musical industry.

With his love for shows, Marti, along with his fr iends, are cur rently wr iting a musical; he shared: “It’s based on my home country and based on trraditional Scottish folk history, it’s mystical like Riings.”

Lord of The R Now in the pipeline and expected to be tour ing the UK in many years to come, Pellow is excited about this new venture and hopes fans and enthusiasts alike, will be too. However, his next move is expected much sooner, already announced, advertised and eagerly

anticipated: the Pellow Talk Tour. He explains: “Think of it as coming back to my place for a night of stor ies and songs.

Pellow Talk is a chance to lear n all about me, not just as a singer and songwr iter, but as a boy and a man.”

Marti is excited to speak with h his fans “with hout a mask”, so they can get to know the real Martii Pellow and everything in his making. With many achievements in his past and many more to come, Pellow’s next perfor mance: The Greatest Hits Tour is commencing this month and he hope’s you’ll be there too.

Marti Pellow brings hiss tour to York Barbican on 3 May.Viissit www.yorkbarbican.co.uk to find out moree.

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THE T HE D DIARY IARY

Events E vents

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Exotic Car Show

Live After Racing: Shed Seven 14 May / Doncaster Racecourse www.doncaster-racecourse.co.uk An unforgettable day out for all the family, Doncaster Racecourse is br inging back Live After Racing; combining big musical names with h racing ffiixtures for a magical exper ience. On 14 May Br itpop favour ites Shed Seven mark the ffiirst of the events. Enjoy a day out at the races, soaking up the Br itish summertiime, before the night sweeps in and the music kicks off.

The K Kiillers 24 May Doncaster Keepmoat Stadium www.tiicketmaster.co.uk After the easing of Covid restr ictions, we can again enjoy amazing shows, so look on the Br ightside, yo ou can see The Killers! The early 2000s Amer ican rock band are more than ready for the ‘Imploding The Mirage’ tour, named after their 2020 album. This year long world tour will reach the UK in May, coming straight to Doncaster’s Keepomat Stadium for a special perfor mance.

T Theatre heatre Sleeping w wiith Beauttyy E Exhibition xhibition Exhibition on Screen: Pisarro 24 May / Cast / castindoncaster.com With Cast’s ser ies of Exhibitions on Screen, you can see th he art come to life digitally. This month’s Artiist, Camille Pisar ro is r ightfully known as the fath her of Impressionism. It was a dramatiic path that Pissar ro followed, and throughout it all he wrote extensively to his family. It is through these intimate and revealing letters that this gr ipping ffiilm reveals Pisar ro’s life and work.

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7 May / Doncaster Little Theatre doncasterlittletheatre.co.uk The hilar ious adult pantomime is back, with crude, lude and r ibtickling perfor mances at Doncaster Little Theatre.

When the King and Queen banish the evil fairy to the woods, she cooks up a wicked plot to kill their daughter on her birthday! Will trrue love conquer all in this show full of laughter, music, dance and a lot of profanity.

1 May / Owston Hall www.visitdoncaster.com Doncaster’s very own Exotiic Car Show is coming to Owston Hall with all nature of cars, from moder n super cars through to iconic classics and everything in-bettw ween. Gates open at 10am and entrance is free, so why not join the locals with food, dr ink and cars, for a family fr iendly day out.

Cazoo Premier League Darts 12 May / Utilita Arena www.utilitaarenasheffield.co.uk Cazoo’s Premier League Darts competition is once again taking place around the UK and Ireland’s top arenas reaching Utiilita Arena on 12 May for a talented competition of skill, to ffiind the league champion.

Starting here and moving onto Leeds, the game will tour big arenas, holding exceptional shows and an impressive ffiinale.

Art As a Response 15 May onwards / Doncaster Art Fair www.doncasterartfair.com Log on to the third exceptional edition of Art As a Response to Mental Health. Appreciated by over 140,000 people around th he world every year, 2022 expects big th hings from aspir ing, emerging and established artiists worldwide. This insightful online exhibition bursting with talent, will showcase all visual arts styles and media.

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FEATURE F EATURE

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A centre centre ffor or future future focussed focussed learning learning DESPITE ONLY BEING ESTABLISHED IN AUGUST 2019, DONCASTER'S HARRISON COLLEGE HAS MADE HUGE STRIDES IN A SHORT SPACE OF TIME. ar r ison College is the only provider of education for post16s with special needs where the focus is on inter nships, employment and work skills. The college was announced as the Yorkshire and Humber reg ional winner in the Br itish Chamber of Commerce 2021 annual awards. This followed the specialist business and enter pr ise college’s selection as winner of the Doncaster Chamber of Commerce Business Start Up of the Year Award, sponsored by Orb Recruitment.

Pr incipal Gemma Peebles, who established the college just over twoand-a-half years ago, said of th he double award: “The whole team at Har r ison College is delighted to have been recognised in this way. Our studentcentred approach provides the best opportunities for young people who may be disenfranchised from traditional education or whose needs simply are not being met elsewhere.

“Our ethos is that a young person’s lear ning need or disability shouldn’t hold them back. Our dedicated team recognise these students have a lot to offer and we, together with supportive local employers, can help them pursue their dreams and succeed as young adults. For many of our students, this is the ffiirst time they have been happy in a

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lear ning environment; it is th he ffiirst time they have made fr iends and they feel happy, safe and want to come to college and lear n,” added Gemma.

Ever ones to champion local success stor ies, Eastside spoke to business development director, Mike Peebles, to ffiind out more. Mike has spent 20 years working in the commercial sector of sport and retail, building a valuable network of businesses that he uses to he students in sourcing support th inter nships.

Tell us about Harrison College?

Based in Doncaster, we are a non-proffiit, specialist business and enter pr ise post-16 college providing a challeng ing, futurefocussed provision for young adults with high functioning autism and Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.

We pr ide ourselves in providing a provision where lear ners can thr ive, placing no limits on what can be heir backg round or achieved, no matter th starting point, leading to a secure and prosperous future. We opened to students in September 2020 and have already received recognition from the National Association for Special Educational Needs for our provision, and we contiinually str ive to offer more

opportunities for our students.

As a key part to our students’ study prog ramme, we offer supported inter nships/long ter m work placements as the main aim of Har r ison College is to prepare young people for th he world of work.

Each student will engage with a supported inter nship that is linked to their own long-ter m targets and career aims. Once the placement is ag reed, we ensure that regular visits take place so that we can assess prog ress against key employability skills. We have an work where your established support nettw business associates or the assigned inter nship mentor can access valuable support and advice from our own college advisors as well as other business advisors working with our students.

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FEATURE

Students visiting the McLaren Technology Centre

Cur rently we have students on inter nships rang ing from teaching assistants, software quality assurance, 3D design, g roundskeeping and dig ital marketiing, to name but a few.

Why did you choose to focus on st u d e n t s w i t h a u t i s m a n d s p e c i a l educational needs?

Presently, fewer than one in four young people with high functioning autism access education after GCSE level and only 16 per cent are in full-tiime employment. We believe that these young people deserve better, a better education and a better opportunity to secure employment.

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FEATURE

Mike Peebles, business development director (left) and Caroline Cordon from Morrison’s with students from Harrison College

You must have very specialised staff ?

Team HC are incredible. Our Chief Operating Offfiicer, Gail Stonier, has over 20 years of exper ience working in post16 provision and has successfully set up new sixth for ms and var ious provision in Further Education Colleges and Technical environments.

As part of our Teaching and Lear ning Team, Kelly Fox has travelled th he world from th he comfort of her chair. As an avid reader and English teacher, she hopes to inspire and take students on those travels and instil in them a love of English.

Sean Glossop is an exper ienced Fur ther Education teacher who has specialised in Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) from early in his career. He is passionate about ensur ing the provision is r ight for all lear ners and that opportunities are open to all. In Sean’s spare tiime yo ou’ll ffiind him coaching junior football, so a Har r ison College team could be on the cards!

Andy Markham has a wealth of exper ience in secondar y education, h e has taught across languages and math hs departments. He has a deg ree in Russian, so he is ready to stretch and challenge our students, not just in English!

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Tar yn n Rhodes specialises in post-16 education with h a backg round in Perfor ming Arts, creates bespoke lear ning packages alongside the rest of the Teaching and Lear ning Team and is looking to produce a perfor mance with our students in the summer ter m – so watch this space.

Lindsey Platts believes it is important for the students to gain as much independence as possible to make them more self-sufffiicient and less vulnerable in life. She has over seven years exper ience working with and supportiing young people to achieve their potential.

Clair Tucker is an employability mentor and has years of exper ience as a senior leader in education. She has worked in var ious local businesses and now supports students in their inter nships and prepar ing them for the workplace.

When you need a smiling face ffiirst thing in a mor ning, look no fur ther than our administrator/receptionist Emily Ulley. Emily is also working as part of the Teaching and Lear ning Team, working one-to-one with lear ners and ensur ing that they have focus in their independent lear ning sessions.

What’s the school environment like?

It has to be seen to be believed.

Professional and pur poseful, while being calm and respectful to students and staff requirements.

Can anyone apply, criteria permitting?

We have a catchment area of Doncaster, Bansley, Shefffiield, Rotherham and Scunthor pe.

How does the curriculum work?

The intent of our cur r iculum is to develop young people who are employable and for all of our students to secure the skills and attrr ibutes to enter employment at the end of their study programme.

We encourage all lear ners to be the best they can be. We provide a safe, car ing and motiivatiing lear ning environment where high quality lear ning and teaching exper iences ensure a culture of success and achievement. We tailor our offer to individual needs and targets however we have a cur r iculum intention map that we work towards which splits lear ner time bettw ween academic qualiffiications, employability and social and cultural exper iences.

Our cur r iculum is rooted in achieving

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FEATURE

W What hat our our students st u d e n t s s say ay Reece Chan, 2021 Graduate: “Harrison College has given me an opportunity for work, to build my confidence and develop new skills.

They have also given me time to decide what I want to do in the longterm future. My internship with a local business was arranged and I was supported with that – I have now been offered an apprenticeship. I would recommend Harrison College to anyone who is struggling to work out what to do with their future.”

Malachi Brown, 18, came because he wasn’t achieving the grades he needed. “This college has helped me work on my grades and get into the world of work. I want to do audio engineering. It was hard at first coming here because I was very shy, but the teachers and the students have helped me learn a lot more than I thought I would do; they’ve encouraged me and given me confidence.”

our vision and values; to create an inclusive, business and enter pr ise provision where lear ners can thr ive, placing no limits on what can be achieved, no matter th heir backg round or starting point, leading to a secure and prosperous future.

You work with a number of partners, how many do you work with?

We are cur rently working with over 40 partners including Polypipe, Willmott Dixon, Keepmoat, PSL, Kudos QA, TOGEL, Saltersgate Infant School and QualitySolicitors Jordans.

Harrison College Barclay Court, Heaven’s Walk, Doncaster DN4 5HZ Tel: 01302 540495 www.harrisoncollege.co.uk

For more information or to apply, please email: principal@harrisoncollege.co.uk

Callum Hall, 16, was attending a school in Nottingham, 90 minutes from his home in Doncaster, until he was able to join Harrison College. “It’s good for me here because there were a lot of behavioural issues among pupils at my old school, and I can do more subjects here. I love IT hardware and that’s what I want to focus on.”

Rhianna Jackson, 19, has an internship with the RSPCA two days per week and is hoping to secure an apprenticeship. She said: “I came here for help to gain confidence and grow my skills. I can definitely see a change in myself. I’m able to communicate with people more and my confidence level has definitely increased. Making friends used to be a problem for me, but the college is teaching me the communication skills to help with that and I have lots of friends here.”

Emma Smith, 17, added: “I love it. It’s a different environment. Everyone is nice and it’s about growing your personality. Everyone knows what they are doing and it’s very calm. I have been in toxic places, I was bullied in school; we’ve all got the same issues here and that’s why we understand each other. The academic side is very structured and we do a lot of practical work; maths, English, work skills, communication, finance, teambuilding and working out our paths for the future.”

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TICKHILL T ICKHILL

A vvisit isit tto oT Tickhill ick kh hill THERE’S LOTS TO SEE AND DO IN THE HISTORIC TOWN OF TICKHILL. FROM A CASTLE IN THE CENTRE TO ALPACAS IN THE COUNTRYSIDE. n the outskirts of the Metropolitan Borough of Doncaster, lies Tickhill, a town r ich in history, culture and thr iving businesses. With the local Tickhill Castle and pr ivate residence leased by the Duchy of Lancaster, the 13th century St Mary’s Church, the medieval par ish room, alongside much more, Tickhill is not shy of a dated story.

Shortly after the Nor man Conquest, William I of England decided to give the lands around Tickhill to Roger de Busli, one of the most powerful ffiirst wave Nor man magnates. Roger built a castlle on the hill, leading Tickhill to claim the second most important town in South Yorkshire by the Middle Ages. Second best to Doncaster, the town was well established, with the hill becoming a

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base for what is now the motte of Taking a full circle back to a thr iving Tickhill castle, with the town ffllour ishing town, Tickhill is now bustling with h around it. Tickhill became one of delicious restaurants, unique shops, England’s most successful new towns, boutiques and local pubs. The histor ic gaining a fr iary and St Leonard’s mill pond has developed into a popular Hospital. duck pond, great for feeding the ducks Unfortunately, with the decrease in and the ancient structures serve as local attractions, ideal for explor ing. importance of castles in the medieval per iod, Tickhill lost signiffiicance. By th he Sur rounded with local attractions, h century, only a hall was occupied Yorkshire Wildlife Park, Langold 16th on the castle site, but the market and an Country Park, South h Yorkshire Aircraft annual fair on St Lawrence’s Day Museum and everything Doncaster has to offer, are just a stone’s th hrow away. survived. The building of Tickhill h Railway Station and Wadworth was completed in 1920, but was Lemurs at Yorkshire Wildlife Park only in service until 1929.

Now, only the station master’s house and some remnants of the platffor m and the coal bunker still exist.

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The Market Cross and water pump in Market Place

Things To Do Circular Town Walk

Tickhill is ideal for walking, surrounded by greenery and scenery; the circular town walk is a recommended tr ip out.

Explore Tickhill Castlle, centrred in attractiive grounds including a picturesque duck pond (very popular with the locals), an old 18th century mill and moat and the mill dam walkway. The castle is now a pr ivate residence but there are public footp paths running past it.

Eastfield Farm

Attracting plenty of visitors to the area and remains one of th he best pick-yourown patches in South Yorkshire. The far m is open every day, with h a tearoom selling freshly baked homemade treats, cakes and snacks, alongside refreshing beverages plus a far m shop selling fresh fruit, vegetables and other local produce. Try a visit in the summer months for strawberry pickiin ng and autumn for pumpk kiins.

Tickhill Alpacas at Sunny Acres

Located on the outskirts of Tick kh hill, Tickhill Alpacas at Sunny Acres is the perfect hideaway to enjoy a day out in nature. This unique far m offers a var iety of exciting exper iences, such as Alpaca walks, tak kiing you through the beautiful countryside. The owners have trained their fr iendly animals to meet and walk with visitors, so enjoy the added time to

Paper Mill Dike from Rowland’s Bridge

fuss and feed. Also available, the highly rated glamping exper ience allowing you to stay in a 6ft kitted-out bell tent, among the family of 22 alpacas, ranging from babies to the fully grown.

TFest

Proudly held at Tickhill Cr icket Ground klly become the since 2013, TFest has quick n Doncaster. This largest music festival iin annual celebration includes th he very best of music, food, beverages and perfor mances. With a history of exciting line-ups bursting with local talent, people are eagerly awaiting the return of Tfest in 2022.

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St. Mary’s Church

St. Mary’s Church stands as a Grade I listed building and has been descr ibed as one of the ffiinest medieval churches in Yorkshire. The oldest parts of the building date r ight back to 1109, with extensions added through the 13th-15th centur ies, the Tower now contains eight bells. With the special car illon installed in 1896, th he bells can r ing a different tune every four hours, adding to the impressive histor ical attractiion. The large west tower reaches 128 feet (39 m) high and the church now displays restored medieval stained glass for an even more auth hentic appeal.

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Tickhill Castle

Open for only ttw wo and a half hours, one day of th he year, Tickhill Castlle is one of the oldest remains in the town. A popular atractiion, with an eventful history, explains the long queue of visitors on the annual open day. Built in the 11th century and was intentionally disabled later

by Parliament, after its importance as a local centrre of resistance in 1640s civil war.

Today, Tick kh hill Castle remains an impressive ruiin n, retaining its Nor man gatehouse with or iginal carvings; the huge motte, topped with the foundations of the eleven sided Keep, one of only ttw wo in th he world; and portions of the curtain

Tickhill Community Library

Tickhill’s Par ish Room, a medieval community hall, is ffrrequently used as a popular venue for events, fairs, meetings and pr ivate hire. The Grade II* listed building was built in 1470 as St Leonard’s Hospice and has served with much importance through the years. With many uses throughout the centur ies, the building has been owned, re-owned, altered and repaired countlless times, until bought by St. Mary’s Church in 1898. Stiill belonging to the church, the histor ical building has been converted into and remains a meeting room for the par ishioners of Tickhill, and is a beloved communal space.

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Small World Travel Established in 1985, Small World Travel is a Tickhill-based famiilly business th hat specialises in luxury holidays and bespoke itiinerar ies, as well as everything iin n bettw ween.

They pr ide th hemselves on their personal service and the relationships they have with their customers. As an ABTA-bonded travel agent, Small World Travel offers complete peace of mind too, so you can rest assured that you will be completely looked after whatever may occur.

“We want customers to have the best exper ience possible; we make sure they have all the relevant infor mation before th hey travel and our team remain on call 24/7 should any problems occur whilst th hey’re out of country,” said owner Paul Rh R hodes. Paul has seen a shift towards more short-ter m planning in recent months, with trravellers only looking two or th hree months ahead, sometimes even less, before travelling. But with a more positiive outllook, he expects customers to start he future and taking advantage of the planning further into th attractive ve offers that are out there.

Whatever your plans for travel this year, choose a small, independent trravel agent that pr ides itself on personal service and peace of mind. With a track record of expertise, kn k nowledge and ffllexibility, Small World Travel takes some beatiing.

Call 01302 742139 or visit www.smallworldtrravel.co.uk

Torne Valley Country Stores

Angi Lou It’s been a phenomenal couple of years for Angie Huddart.

After fulffiilling her dream of opening her own ladies boutique – Angi Lou, th he for mer NHS GP practiice manager has adapted and evolved her business dur ing th he Covid-19 pandemic. hat many Since re-opening the boutiique, Angie has seen th of her new customers have been keen to sample the ‘br icks and mortar’ store, which is located on Market Place in Tickhill. Many have become regular visitors and, as a bonus for the area, have been shar ing their custom amongst other businesses.

A diversity of brands and a more casual approach has seen Angi Lou’s sales continue to grow. Leading footwear brands Capr ice and Alpe have also been added to the range.

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Family-owned Tor ne Valley Country Stores, conveniently located just off th he Bawtry Road in Tickhill, stocks over 26,000 lines from over 300 suppliers – they can supply everything from a garden tractor to a nail. That’s some boast.

The recently refurbished store is ffiilled with everything you need for the home, garden and more.

You’ll ffiind garden machinery such as trractors, lawn mowers, chainsaws, brush cutters and str immers as well as garden supplies. There are household goods, electr ical items, power tools, hand tools, pet and equine supplies, coal, pest control, tiimber, building supplies and much much more. The list is, literally, endless and with h ffrrequent special offers and special deals, Torne Valley are always looking for ways to provide th he very best value for money.

Builders and home improvers are well catered for in th he large Trade and DIY section, which is full of screws, ffiixings, adhesives, paint, electr ical items, cement, plaster ing supplies and more. Stores are also locared in Epworth and Bakewell.

Call 01302 756000 or visit www.tor nevalley.co.uk

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Forever Unique jumpsuit, £124, now in store at Chique, 40 Mill Street, Armthorpe, Doncaster, DN3 3DL. Tel: 01302 30002

Think spring IF YOUR WARDROBE NEEDS A RAY OF SUNSHINE, TURN TO YOUR LOCAL BOUTIQUES FOR INSPIRATION.

From Klass at Lakeside Village Shopping Outlet, printed long sleeve chiffon midi dress cobalt ivory £40

Mori Lee ‘Cindy’ wedding dress now in store at Tickled Pink, 2-4 Manor Road, Hatfield, Doncaster, DN7 6SB. Tel: 01302 842234. www.tickledpinkbridal.co.uk

New Laines of London teddy slippers landing soon at Angi Lou Boutique, 19 Market Place, Tickhill, Doncaster, DN11 9LX. Tel: 07905 175867. www.angilouboutique.co.uk

Diega Rubia dress £167.

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Lacoste navy crew neck pima cotton t-shirt £55. Revolver, 30 South Parade, Bawtry, Doncaster, DN10 6JH. Tel: 01302 710710. www.revolver menswear.co.uk

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Declutter those clothes SAY GOODBYE TO YOUR BURSTING, WINTER WARDROBE AND WELCOME THE SUN WITH YOUR FAVOURITE CLOTHING HUNG WITH PRIDE. BY MARIA ILIFFE. ith the start of spr ing, why not be trrue to the season and do some spr ing cleaning/sorting of your own. Now looking at your more summery cloth hes with longing, it can be extremely beneffiicial to have a sort out of your gar ments, sectioning for seasons.

Having less clothing in your wardrobe/on display will save time when you’re getting dressed, help you wear items forgotten about, save money on buying more clothes when you realise you have enough to re-style… the list goes on.

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The ffiirst step in declutter ing your wardrobe: put all your clothes in one pile; seeing everything in front of you will put your shopping in perspective, also this will force you to look at every item. This step is great if yo ou have a day alone to deal with the mass, however if not, sorting for short per iods here and there can stiill achieved the desired organisatiion.

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Sectioning your clothes into: workout, comfy, going out, summer, winter, holiday, sleeping etc will help you see which areas need the most downsizing. However, if over

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consumption is your issue, it may be more beneffiicial to organise them into piles of: never wor n, not been wor n for year, hope to wear again someday, uncomfortable, ill-ffiitting. These categor ies help br ing reason when wanting to keep everyth hing ‘just in case’.

Now look at every item, giving each a moment of questiioning: Do I love th his? Do I wear this?

Do I need this? If you answer ‘no’ for any, then it’s tiime to let go of your item.

Thanking th he item for its use, as advised by famous expert Mar ie Kondo, helps us to feel less attached to items we no longer need, thanking th hem for th heir service and respectfully re-homing th hem.

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Once you’ve looked at every item and the cloth hes are in reduced sections, look back to your wardrobe space. Planning where each section will go can improve how easy it is to get dressed or ffiind clothes and outfffiits; pr ior itising yo ou favour ite/every day or work cloth hes is important for easy access. Using organisers for sections with different categor ies will furth her help with order, e.g. using shoe separators/a rack, instead of piling th hem on a shelf or draw dividers for different typ pes of socks etc. Stor ing away big winter coats and clothing will give more space and practicality to your spr ing/summer wardrobe.

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Disposing of your cloth hes is one of th he most important steps in declutter ing, this is where you’re given a chance to re-home your beloved gar ments. If any are of value it’s smart to list th hem on second-hand websites like eBay, Depop or Vinted and if not then donating them to char ity helps others ffiind new outffiits and gives back to your local community. Equally if you’re crafty you could cut or sew to transfor m your old, r ipped or ill-ffiitting gar ments into wearable ones.

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BEAUTY B EAUTY

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Ouai Finishing Creme 100ml, £20.50 Ensure you are frizz-free with this lightweight finishing cream, designed to smooth dry ends and add a light-reflective shine.

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Dior Forever Perfect Fix, £32 roviding lasting wear whilst etting make-up and delivering nstant hydration- this triplection face mist keeps your face ooking fresh and flawless all ay long, a handbag hero.

Environ Revival Masque 50ml, £58 Get prepared with this facelift in a jar containing a powerful combination of three hydroxy acids to create a visibly smoother, radiant, and younger looking skin.

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Hourglass Veil Translucent Setting Powder, £41 The best-selling setting powder form Hourglass is designed to give skin a naturally flawless finish with light-reflecting particles to instantly blur imperfections.

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Creed Wind Flowers Eau De Parfum 75ml, £260 Inspired by movement, the latest Eau De Parfum from Creed is floral, fresh, and vibrant. The scent is described as a powerful heart of jasmine flower with petals and soft rose extract.

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TRAVEL

Travelling solo at the Shangri-La Paris LAURA BARTLETT RECENTLY VISITED THE PRESTIGIOUS FRENCH LOCATION ON VACATION AND IT WAS EVERYTHING THAT SHE EXPECTED AND MORE… y definition, the term ShangriLa is described as ‘an imaginary, beautiful place, often far away, where everything is pleasant and you can get anything you want’. And they’re completely right, only it’s not far away, and it’s anything but imaginary.

The Shangri-La group operates fivestar luxury hotels in 22 countries across Asia Pacific, North America, the Middle East, and Europe. Their métier is world class service and tranquil surroundings, as well as unrivaled hospitality and dining, exquisite architecture and some of the most exclusive addresses in the world.

And nothing says exclusive real estate quite like Paris.

At 10 Av. d’Iéna, in Paris’ luxurious 16th Arrondissement, you’ll find the Shangri-La Paris - a palace quite literally fit for royalty, notably once the home of Prince Roland of the Bonaparte family.

Yes, that Bonaparte family.

Shangri-La’s Parisien paradise was the first of the group to open in Europe, and during the meticulous and graceful renovations (which took four years - the same amount of time it took to build back in 1896), managed to maintain the important and beautiful French heritage of the place. The marble lobby is among the grandest entryways we’ve ever seen, giving Versailles itself a run for its money.

Focus shifts towards the back of the building, where the walls seem to open out into a series of magnificent gardens, full length windows, romantic balconies and sprawling panoramic terraces. But why? Because the hotel has one of the most enviable views in the world, of course. The Eiffel Tower, in all its glory, sits within reaching distance across the River Seine, shadowing the hotel in its glimmering grandeur. The best bit is that you can see this view from most of the rooms here (around six in ten) - an accolade not afforded by many other Paris lodgings.

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none other than Pierre Yves-Rochon (of Four Seasons and Savoy fame), they chose to stick with a classic French opulence with luxury minimalism, going against the grain of the Hong Kong based group’s typical cache.

But where the design says French elegance, the food says Chinese culinary excellence.

Chef Christophe Moret resides over La Bauhinia, the hotel’s flagship restaurant where French and Southeast Asian

contemporary cuisine meets - if you’re looking for a recommendation, try the lobster salad. Shang Palace is the second restaurant, where culinary master Samuel Lee Sum has dedicated his menu to the very best in Cantonese cooking. So good in fact that in 2012 it became the only Chinese restaurant in France to hold a Michelin star. As expected from ShangriLa, the attention to detail here extends itself far beyond comprehension, leaving every inch of you completely satisfied.

Centrally located in the 16th arrondissement, minutes from the Champs-Elysées, the Shangri-La Paris blends European grandeur with traditional Asian hospitality.

To find out more, visit www.shangri-la.com/ paris/shangrila

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EATING E ATING OUT OUT

Be a special houseguest ALISON HULLEY SAVOURS A DELECTABLE DINING EXPERIENCE AT GUESTHOUSE STEAKHOUSE AND LOUNGE IN DONCASTER. uesth house Steakhouse and Lounge, situated in th he Lazarus Court, Doncaster descr ibes itself as ‘Doncaster’s most exclusive steakhouse and lounge’ – and it certainly didn’t disappoint.

Guesthouse has been open for almost a yeear and has been beautiifully renovated to a high standard with most of th he inter ior features being imported from Turkey. In time for the summer, Guesthouse has recently installed a retractable roof and sliding rear windows allowing th he outside to come in. It’s a perfect environment for a meal or dr inks with fr iends. As well as offer ing an extensive menu, th he venue is available for exclusive pr ivate hire to celebrate that special occasion in style. General Manager and mixologist Volkan, is on hand to share his knowledge and offers cocktail exper iences for those wanting to do some exper imenting with dr inks. On house offers Saturday evenings, Guesth music with a live DJ. We visited early on a Saturday evening and there was already a real buzz around the place. We were shown to our table and given time to look at the extensive dr inks menu, offer ing many bespoke cocktails, draft beers and wines. We th hen made our food choices, in our case a 10oz R Riib-eye Steak (£22.90) and the Guesthouse Fillet Steak burger (£17.90).

The food ar r ived promptly and was nicely presented on wooden boards. The r ib-eye steak was cooked perfectly; medium rare as requested, served with h

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chips and gr illed asparagus. It came with a side order of blue cheese sauce (£3) which was a perfect accompaniment. The steak melted in the mouth and th he chips were lovely and cr ispy. The ffiillet steak burger was served with chips, coleslaw and accompanied with a selection of sauces. The burger was served in a fresh bun on a bed of Chinese lettuce, tomatoes, onions, gherkins and topped with cheese.

After a break, Volkan recommended we tr y the signature dessert of Baklava (£7), a perfect nod to the Turkish infflluence in the restaurant, and created especially for the Guesthouse. Served with vanilla ice-cream, th he buttery cr ispy ffiilo pastr y sheets layered with nuts and saturated in sticky syrup was a perfect end to the meal together with h a coffee.

With so many different exper iences to try including Lokkum (ffiillet steak cooked in salted butter at th he table-side) and the numerous cocktails on offer, Guesthouse is a perfect location for a special night out.

Guesthouse Steakhouse and Lounge 22 Bradford Row, Doncaster, DN1 3NF Tel: 01302 349278 www.guesthouselounge.co.uk

At a glance: # Fabulous choice of main # Great atmosphere # Extensive cocktail list

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Mai Dang was my first restaurant I opened when I was 18 years old. Six Years later, I met my husband and we decided to start a family in Doncaster.

Then this gave me the opportunity to open the first Thai Restaurant in Doncaster, The Bangkok Thai Restaurant.

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STEAKHOUSE & LOUNGE “A good time occurs when we lose track of what time it is”

The Guesthouse: Doncaster’s most exclusive STEAKHOUSE & LOUNGE. Combining delectable eats, unique cocktails and premium quality steaks, we offer a sublime experience suited to the elegant surroundings you will find yourself in when you walk through our doors.

Tel: 01302 349278 email: info@guesthouselounge.co.uk 22 Bradford Row, Doncaster DN1 3NF

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Doncaster countdowns to Platinum Jubilee celebrations Doncaster is set to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee in style with an exciting programme of events and activities lined up over the coming months.

Beacon lighti ting, tree plantiing, a tw wo day young people’s music and arts festival, exhibitions at local her itage buildings and, as part of the Jubilee weekend (2-5 June), the town centre will host th he Big Jubilee lunch on 5 June, coinciding with th he popular Delicious Doncaster Food Festival, packed with h lots of entertainment, attractions and food and dr ink galore!

Vis isit www.doncaster.gov.uk/jubilee for information

Rotherham 10k Returns After a two yeear hiatus, Rotherham 10k retur ns this year on Sunday 15 May. Chair of the Rotherham 10k and Rotherham Har r iers, Steve Gaines, said: “We are really excited to be br inging the race back to Rotherham – thanks to our new headline by. The race proved sponsor, Revs N Relics, Maltb very popular in both 2018 and 2019, and we he best one yet. hope to make this year’s retur n th Please support us by taking part and raise money for Age UK Rotherham!”

Runners in the 10K will set off at 10am, with h the start and ffiinish in the award-winning Clifton Park. The Fun Run/Schools ‘Run a Mile’ will take place at noon in Clifton Park.

To take part in thiss year’s race, please visit www.rootherham10k.com

TFest 2022

Olympic Medallist Opens New Gymnastics Centre In Mansfield

TFest retur ns this year at Bawtry Sports Ground on Saturday 17 September 2022.

Scouting for Girls and strreet dance duo Twist and Pulse (Br itain’s Got Talent) are the ffiirst acts to be announced. Keep an eye on socials for more updates. Alongside a day of musical delight, there’s a wide range of food outlets and bars to tantalise your tastebuds and quench your thirst.

Located approximately 7 miles from th he centre of Doncaster, th he popular music festival is ting suitable for all the family with h festivities starti at noon. Adult, Junior, Child, Family and VIP, tickets are now on sale. www.t-fest.co.uk

Olympic medallist, Beth h Tweddle MBE is encouraging children in Mansfield to get active and try something new with her new state-of-theart gymnastiics centre.

The new centre opened on Saturday 9 Apr il, welcoming all abilitiies.

Classes are available from ages 0+, meaning babies making th heir first tumbles are welcome alongside teenagers perfectiing their skills.

Tweddle, Br itain’s most successful female gymnast, with three world tiitles and an Olympic bronze medal from London 2012, is passionate about giving all children the opportunity to get involved in gymnastics and develop talent in th he local area.

Speaking about the new centre, Beth said: “I’m really excited about this new gym mnastics centre in Mansfield. The town has such a great history of mnastics had its place in the roster.” sport and I want to make sure gym Fun and structured sessions are run by passionate qualified coaches, where gymnasts can achieve badges, certificates and stickers on the way.

The centre is located at Portland Retail Park next to the new swim!

Mansfield. Free taster sessions will be available for aspir ing gymnasts to come along and give it a go. www.bethtweddlegymnastics.co.uk

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PROPERTY

What is conveyancing?

BUYING YOUR FIRST PROPERTY CAN BE AN OVERWHELMING EXPERIENCE WITHOUT THE HELP OF AN EXPERIENCED PROPERTY LAWYER TO GUIDE YOU THROUGH THE CONVEYANCING PROCESS – BUT WHAT EXACTLY IS CONVEYANCING? onveyancing is the legal trransfer of a property from one owner to another. The process involves a conveyaancing solicitor or licensed conveyancer who acts on behalf of th he buyer to ensure th heir client receives the title deeds to the property and the land it sits on. Conveyaancing encapsulates the entirety of the legal and administrrative work required to ensure a house purchase is valid under law.

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other party. This can potentially increase the r isk of gazumping if you are part of a lengthy moving chain.

• Upon the exchange of contrracts the buyer and seller are both legally committed to the purchase and th he agreed ter ms of th he sale. If you decide to pull out of th he agreement at this stage you may automatically lose the deposit you paid upon exchange.

Standard conveyancing practice

What w wiill your conveyancer do for you?

Sooner or later you will hear your conveyancer or mortgage lender refer r ing to “exchange of contrracts”. The exchange of signed contracts between the buyer and the seller – car r ied our via each party’s conveyancer – is what legally commits both parties to the sale of th he property.

• A house purchase is not legally binding until contracts are exchanged between the buyer and the seller – this gives freedom to both parties pr ior to the exchange of contrracts. A deposit is he exchange of contracts. required at th • In th he phase pr ior to exchanging contracts either party can cancel the transaction, with no obligatiions to the

Strr ictly speaking it is possible to deal with your own conveyaancing. However, it is a detailed and somewhat complicated legal process, and it is recommended that you always use a qualiffiied and exper ienced property solicitor. Your conveyancer will: • Liaise with the seller’s solicitor to receive a contract pack • Request and obtain a copy of your mortgage offer • Car ry out the necessary local author ity searches in relation to the property • Analyse the results of the local author ity searches • Ar range potential completiion dates with both partiies

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• Swap signed contracts with the seller’s own conveyaancer • Transfer the deposit to the seller’s conveyaancer • Prepare the completion statement and transfer deeds for you to complete • Transfer the signed transfer deeds to the seller’s conveyancer • Request payment of the mortgage advance from your lender • Transfer the balance of the purchase pr ice (less the deposit already paid) to the seller’s conveyancer • Submit a tax retur n and pay the required Stamp Duty Land Tax to HM Revenue & Customs • Forward documentation regarding the transfer of ownership to the Land Registrry • Forward the title deeds to yo our mortgage lender While your conveyancer will do the major ity of th he legwork, you will also have responsibilities dur ing the conveyancing process.

With thanks to Reallymoving for prooviding thiss advice.Vis isit www.reallymoving.com to find out more.

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PROPERTY P ROPERTY

Conveyancing checklist for buyers he legal process of buying a property doesn’t have to be complicated - just follow these simple steps!

Even though you’re choosing a conveyancing solicitor to take care of buying your property, you’ll still want to be an active part of the process. That way you’ll know exactly where you stand, how long things are taking and what tasks are next on the list.

To make sure nothing gets forgotten, read through our ‘buying a house checklist’ below.

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1. Check the reviews when choosing a conveyancer Choosing a solicitor can feel a little overwhelming - especially if you’re a first time buyer who has never had to do it before. Make sure you take the time to compare the costs, whether they include things like ‘disbursements’ and extras, and always look at reviews. You look at them for everything else, so it’s especially important to take the time when it comes to something as important as buying a property.

2. Always read the small print Before entering into an agreement with a property lawyer, always read the contract fully and ask the conveyancer to clarify any terms you don’t understand. They are working on your behalf and should be happy to help explain any complex terminology.

them to check the legal implications and make sure the deal is in your best interest. It also means that conditions the seller agreed to won’t be forgotten along the way.

6. Be aware of the property searches Part of your conveyancing solicitor’s job involves organising searches with the Land Registry. These searches assess the local area, history of the property and a variety of other factors.

7. Restrictions and contracts that may affe ect the property Make sure your conveyancer gives you copies of any restrictions or contracts that affect the property on the land.

Buying with the aim to extend the kitchen and then realising you can’t may find you stuck with a property that doesn’t fit your future needs.

Similarly, if you’re buying a leasehold property, be sure that you’ve been told what the extra charges are, when and how they might increase and what limitations there are to what you can do to the property. Often with leaseholds, significant structural work is not allowed.

8. Be aware of shared upkeep areas Some properties include

agreements between neighbours regarding the upkeep of shared driveways and communal greens. It’s important that you know about (and agree to) these responsibilities to avoid any issues down the line.

9. Check your mortgage deed If you’re getting a mortgage to buy your property, you should have received a completed mortgage deed which gives your lender the interest in the property.

As the borrower, you will pledge your new property as security against the mortgage.

10. Exchanging contracts and completion When you’ve got your mortgage offer and are happy with the report from the surveyor (carried out to make sure the property is in good condition), you’ll be presented with the contract.

At the point of exchange (where you sign the contract) you’ll agree on the completion date – the date and time when the property legally becomes yours and you can move in. It’s important to note that if you decide to pull out of the move after exchanging contracts you will are likely to lose your deposit.

3. Make your moving deadline clear Let your solicitor know when you’re aiming to move. They’ll keep this in mind and let you know if it looks like complications might make it unlikely.

Often the process can take longer than expected - it’s good to be on the same page.

4. Ask for an outline of the conveyancing process This will include the areas you will be required to be responsible for at various stages of the purchase. You’ll be able to be prepared with the right documents, and you’ll keep everything moving quickly.

5. Tell your solicitor about any agreements with the seller If you’ve already made agreements with the seller (these could be things like the asking price, or including the fixtures and fittings in the purchase) keep your conveyancer fully informed. This allows Eastside | www.eastsidemag.co.uk 49

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Summer Time Short Courses at Queen Ethelburga’s ENROLLING NOW FOR WEEK-LONG THEMED COURSES AT QUEEN ETHELBURGA’S COLLEGIATE. ollowing their successful intrroduction in 2021, Queen Eth helburga’s Collegiate will again be running its week-long, high quality summer short courses as part of the 2022 Summer@QE Programme. he Queen Ethelburga’s (QE) provides th perfect backdrop for summer fun and positive mental and physical wellbeing, in its beautiful but dynamic environment on its rural campus in the North Yorkshire countryside.

Those with a passion for perfor mance will enjoy our Musical-in-a-Week Workshops. Taking place in The King’s Theatre, QE’s full-scale professional venue, children can take on the challenge of lear ning and perfor ming some well-known musicals in just one week, working alongside industry professionals. From Monday 8 – he theme will be Fr iday 12 August th The Greatest Showman, and from 22-26 August the theme will be Matilda.

The workshop is open to children from 6 years upwards and perfor mances will be held on th he Fr iday after noons for fr iends and family.

Inspir ing th he imagination, th he Visual Arts Week will offer budding artists the opportunity to explore a different artistiic medium each day. Open to children from Year 6 upwards, the course will take place from Monday 15 – Fr iday 19 August.

Practical Science Week will offer a 5 day course explor ing the wonderful world of science. Open to students from Year 6 upwards, the course will take place from Monday 22 August to Fr iday 26 August.

Each of the 5 day short courses across August run from 9am – 4pm daily and include a hot lunch and snacks daily.

Each 5-day course costs £250 per child

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and is non-residential.

As well as the subject-speciffiic 5-day courses, QE will also be host over the summer to its resident multi-actiivity camp, Camp QE. Running throughout the summer holidays for children aged 5 (school Year 1) to 13, Camp QE offers and action-packed daily programme for children.

Every day is different and combines and broad selection of outdoor sports, outdoor games, indoor sports, indoor activities and arts and crafts. The camp runs from 9am to 4pm each day, and free wraparound care is available from 8am to 5.30pm. Included in the pr ice is a hot lunch and snacks each day.

This summer, for the ffiirst time, Camp QE will be offer ing residential stays as well as day and weekly camps, to suit your summer plans. Running each week from Monday 25th h July until Fr iday 19 hemes for 2022 will include August, th Jurassic Week, Commonwealth Games Week, Blast from the Past Week, and Big Cities Week. A full week for Camp QE costs £250 per child (nonresidential), £370 per child (residential) or £55 per day (non-residentiial) or £90 (residential).

To find out more and book places for our summer camps, vissit qe.org/summercamps, call 01423 333333 or email shortcourses@qe.org or campqe@qe.org

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Queen Ethelburga’s Collegiate

Next Open Day 14 May 2022 Set in more than 220 acres of beautiful North Yorkshire countryside, Queen Ethelburga’s has provided students with a vibrant and supportive school community since 1912. We welcome day students from 3 months to 19 years and boarders from Year 3.

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An Excellent rated ISI school

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