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CONTENTS

elcome to the November edition of Eastside.

It’s not quite Christmas (yet) but we’re already feeling naughty and nice here at Eastside.

Naughty in that we’ve been stocking up our drinks cabinet in advance of the festive season.

However you celebrate this Christmas, we find that premium and small-batch spirits are all the rage – and they help to support local independent businesses too. We pick out some choice bottles and have some winter cocktail ideas too.

To balance things out, we also take a look at the upturn in cycling. We talk to the experts to find out why it has proved so popular over the last few months and have some local rides for you to try, which is nice.

Elsewhere there’s the ususal mix of fashion, beauty, home and garden as well as the start of our Christmas Gift Guide.

See you next month for a special festive issue.

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Find out what makes Aagrah so special

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A great time to get on your bike

Lockdown saw a surge in cyclists hitting the roads and trails. Richard Abbey looks at the growing attraction and has some rides to get you started

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Don’t miss out on the quality magazine for Doncaster, Rotherham and North Notts. Eastside is also available to collect at the following drop-off points: * Sunnybank Gardens, Hatfield Woodhouse * The Old Butchers, Fishlake * Da Vinci Boutique, Barnby Dun * The Sun Inn at Everton and Retford * The Cadeby Inn, Cadeby * Houseproud, Retford

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The spirit of Christmas

Want to impress your guests this Christmas?

Premium and small-batch spirits are the way to go

The latest news from the town

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Fashion

Find warmth in your wardrobe with these monochrome autumn/winter styles

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Eating Out

We dine at The Ship, China Rose and Aagrah

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Home & Garden

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VISIT BAWTRY

Bawtry – The perfect Christmas destination TIMES ARE STILL RATHER STRANGE WE KNOW, BUT BUSINESSES IN BAWTRY ARE RALLYING ROUND TO KEEP SPIRITS UP AND GIVE EVERYONE PLENTY OF OPTIONS TO ENJOY THEMSELVES WHILST STAYING SAFE.

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Whilst the fabulous annual Christmas market event has been cancelled for this year, the Bawtry Retail Association are planning on hosting a week-long event ‘Bawtry Christmas Shopping Week,’ which will run from Sunday 22 November to Saturday 28 November, when an array of independent retailers will be showcasing all their Christmas gifts.

The trees will be up, the lights will be on, windows will be dressed and visitors will be able to soak up the wonderful festive atmosphere including a visit to the fabulous Womacks of Bawtry Winter Wonderland Courtyard.

Bawtry is a great place to avoid the crowds, the chain stores, the internet and is the perfect destination to find wonderful gifts, designer fashion and foodie treats such as festive cheese boards from The Little Deli. Gift vouchers are also a perfect way to support your local businesses this Christmas and Ziniz Group of Restaurants will be offering a free beautifully wrapped gift box on all Gift Vouchers bought during the week.Vouchers are available in multiples of £25 and are valid for 12 months for all of their four venues Ziniz in Bawtry, Rocco’s Italian Kitchen in Tickhill and The Herbalist & Dante’s Italian in Retford - the perfect dining experience gift for the person who has everything!

And, finally, Bawtry is delighted to welcome entrepreneur Rebecca Crawforth and her business Navy Professional to The Courtyard, where Navy Educate will be hosting training courses along with a small range of retail products including brand scented candles, cosmetics and accessories. It is great to see a Doncaster business doing so well, selling their British Standard Beauty Tooling across 48 countries worldwide in just two years.

Magic and bubbles If your festive preparations involve a Baileys Espresso Martini, then you’ll be pleased to hear that the Crown Hotel are bringing it back this Christmas! Or, if bubbles are more your thing, then they are hosting ‘Bottomless Bubbles’ events on Christmas Eve and New Years Eve, as well as Magical December Dinners every Friday and Saturday.

Or, book the family in for one of the popular Bawtry Bar and Brasserie’s delicious ‘Host the Christmas Roast’ festive platters available every day between 12noon and 5pm throughout December. It goes without saying that all our other stylish bars and fantastic individual restaurants are now also taking bookings for Christmas too.

Lights and Lanterns We are so lucky to have the award-winning Yorkshire Wildlife Park on our doorstep and they are hosting a light and lantern festival running from November until early January. Set to dazzle with over 1,000 lanterns and 42 different displays, the 2400 metre trail will be a stunning display of winter illuminations. Attendance is by ticket only and festive food and drink will be available to get everyone into the Christmas spirit.

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Support local, shop safe, support Bawtry this Christmas All of our independent shops and businesses in the town have been hit hard by the events of the year so far and supporting your local economy has never been more important. Our small, family run businesses have safety and their customers interests and wellbeing at the very heart of what they do and need your support now more than ever to secure their future, and the prosperity of our lovely town.

We look forward to giving you the warmest of festive welcomes!

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

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The company, whose workshop is in the grounds of Yorkshire Caravans in Bawtry, was started by Jonathan Goulden and was created for manufacturers and insurers of the leisure industry, to provide an alternative method to the traditional replacement of plastic and aluminium panelling.

“I’d seen so many caravans written off for what was relatively minor damage,” said Jonathan. “It was always such a waste. Either the caravan was written off or we replaced the whole panel, and then the original had to be disposed of.”

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A great time to get on your bike LOCKDOWN SAW A SURGE IN CYCLISTS HITTING THE ROADS AND TRAILS. RICHARD ABBEY LOOKS AT THE GROWING ATTRACTION AND HAS SOME RIDES TO GET YOU STARTED.

hen lockdown started, daily exercise was limited to one hour a day, which for most of us, generally consisted of a short walk with those within our household close to home. As these restrictions eased from the middle of May, with an unlimited amount of exercise allowed, walks got longer and we ventured much further afield, perhaps discovering routes that we had not come across before.

Cyclists had a bit more leeway and, after being limited to short, solo rides to begin with, could meet up with fellow riders for much longer excursions. It

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almost felt like being ‘back to normal’.

It is believed that cycling levels increased by up to 300 per cent during the lockdown period with a predicted 1.3 million people buying bikes. The government were quick to jump on board with a £2billion package announced to create ‘a new era for walking and cycling’.

Pop-up bike lanes with protected space for cycling, wider pavements, safer junctions, and cycle and bus-only corridors were created in towns and cities throughout the country supported by the existing Cycle to Work scheme

and new £50 cycle repair vouchers. Has there been a better time to get on a bike?

Martin Maltby, who runs Doncaster’s Don Valley Cycles, goes some way to explaining why cycling has proved so popular. “Many people took advantage of the great spring and summer weather we had and took to cycling. A lot of the roads were very quiet also making it a very pleasant time to ride, even for the novice cyclist.

“We were very busy during that period until the stock of new bikes became a big problem. Even now we

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CYCLING

“Boris had made it clear that cycling was OK, traffic was practically nonexistent and the weather was perfect. Plus, we are so lucky to have the Peak District on our doorstep.”

don’t have any new bikes coming through from our suppliers so we are keeping ticking over doing repairs and servicing.”

Cycling has not only been convenient over the last few months but it has enormous health benefits too, as Martin says: “It’s low impact, it causes less strain and injuries than most other forms of exercise, and cycling uses all of the major muscle groups as you pedal.

“It’s easy - unlike some other sports, cycling does not require high levels of physical skill. Most people know how to ride a bike and, once you learn, you don’t forget. It’s also good for strength and stamina and it can be as intense as you want, cycling can be done at very low intensity to begin with, if recovering from injury or illness, but can be built up to a demanding physical workout.”

“The main thing is as well,” adds Martin, “is that cycling is a fun way to get fit. The adventure and buzz you get from coasting down hills and being outdoors means you are more likely to continue to cycle regularly, compared to other physical activities that keep you indoors or require special times or places.”

These are sentiments echoed by mobile bike mechanic Barry Parker.

“Cycling is a great way of getting fit and losing weight,” he said. “It has great cardio abilities and can be enjoyed with hardly any money spent. It’s very social with mountain bike and road clubs all over the UK for all abilities and great for commuting to work at a low cost. It’s also good for mental health.”

While regular riders have been taking advantage of the quieter roads, for novices it can be hard to know where to start. What kind of bike do you need?

Where should you be riding? They’re all valid questions perhaps best left to those in the know, whether that’s someone you already know or one of the many cycling shops in the city.

“It really depends on a lot of factors how old are you, what sort of cycling do you want to do, and so on. There’s a bike for every type of journey as well as some that will go pretty much anywhere,” says cycling blogger Simon Geller, to those who are thinking about getting a bike.

“For city cycling I‘d recommend a hybrid with an upright riding position so you can keep a good eye on what’s going on around you. A low-gear option will get you around in most towns and cities but if you find the hills too daunting you

should consider an electric bike.

“For long-distance trips you can’t beat the classic tourer, whereas if you want to burn around the countryside a road bike will suit you - don’t take them on trails though, there’s a clue in the name. and that’s what mountain bikes are for.”

Mountain bikes and hybrid bikes have proved particularly popular at Don Valley Cycles but you’ll have to think beyond the bike too, with safety and security accessories required too.

“Some safety accessories are a good idea - bright clothing, lights, and you should consider wearing a helmet, although you don’t have to and they don’t make you invulnerable. Plus a good lock - spend at least ten per cent of the value of the bike.You can get third party insurance by joining one of the cycling organisations like Cycling UK.” Barry Parker’s business saw a big upturn during the lockdown period, with many people looking for help with new bikes are maintenance for ones that had probably been sat in the garage for months on end. “There was a big uptake in cycling due to gyms and swimming baths being closed and the government saying avoid public transport,” he said.

“Since Covid restrictions hit the UK my business went up about 60 per cent and I had a big volume of new customers. The bikes were mainly ones that had been bought online as bike shops had completely sold out of low to mid-level bikes so bought from online retailers and gave them to me in boxes to build.”

The good thing about cycling is that it is very easy to take up - get a bike and you’re good to go, but there is one thing to bear in mind, particularly if you’re commuting or riding on the roads for the first time. As Barry explains: “Read the cycle part of the Highway Code so you know the law and where you stand.”

That’s sage advice for motorists too.

If you’re thinking about hitting the roads - or the trails - here are a few rides in and around Doncaster to get you started.

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RIDE2:1: Ride Doncaster & Rotherham to Sheffield city centre The route described here is the shortest known viable route between Sheffield and Doncaster along the Don Valley. It is possible to get from Sheffield to Doncaster on the Trans-Pennine Trail, but it is a longer way round via the Dearne Valley.

1. From Doncaster Station as you leave turn right and take St Sepulchre Gate West to Cleveland Street at which point you should dismount and walk along until you reach Roberts Road, on the other side of the railway bridge. Turn left onto Littlemoor Lane, and you are on a signed cycle route which you follow straight until you reach your first route choice at Balby – to take to the Trans-Pennine Trail (TPT) or continue by road. The TPT is an interesting scenic ride.

2. If you choose the TPT route, take the signposted right turn and follow the track along the side of a playing field, and then take the rough track (with care!) down to the River Don which you cross on a converted railway bridge and continue straight for about another half mile, before doubling back to the right and down to the river.

The TPT was resurfaced in early 2017 and now has tarmac from Sprotborough through to Pastures Road.

Take the trail to the former Earth Centre at Conisbrough, now a children’s outdoor centre, and go down the off-

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ramp to the left. Cross the river via the Don Bridge entrance and, leaving the car park, turn right onto the A6023 for a short time. (If you need a tea break, go left on the A6023 instead and follow the signs to Conisbrough Castle. There is a cafe at the old castle lodge.) Just before the level crossing at Denaby Main turn left and follow this minor road through Old Denaby to the B6090, turn left then first right to the A630 (T), turn right and proceed with care towards Thrybergh.

3. If you are stuck for time at Balby, continue on the road towards Warmsworth. You will emerge from Tenter Lane and turn left onto Mill Lane, reaching the A630 (T) shortly thereafter. Turn right here and you are heading for Rotherham.

4. There is now an alternative route using the viaduct at Conisbrough: Continue along Mill Lane and then right onto Erdington Lane. Take Warmsworth Halt on the right – the trail commences at the end. Once over the viaduct, turn left to continue on the TPT towards Conisbrough.

5. The A630 is mostly not too bad for a trunk road apart from a short section at Thrybergh which is 60mph. If you feel intimidated by fast traffic take to the pavement – there’s unlikely to be anyone about.

6. A chance for a cup of tea and a sticky bun here, Thrybergh Country park has a cafe popular with cyclists.

This is on the A630(T) opposite the junction with Carr Lane, where our TPT option rejoins the road route.

7. To continue towards Sheffield on the National Cycle Network, cross the roundabout with care and continue on the dual carriageway towards Rotherham. About one mile from the roundabout turn right onto Shakespeare Road, then left onto Eldon Road, look out for a path past a playground on the right which will take you to a bridge firstly over the River Don, then another over the South Yorkshire Navigation over which you will have to carry your bike. Once over continue towards and through Rotherham to Tinsley viaduct (you can’t miss it.) We suggest this route because there is no right of way along the canal to Aldwarke Lane (A6123) although it is possible to take this option.

8. From Tinsley you can use the Sheffield Canal towpath all the way into the city.

The canal towpath is narrow in places, unlit, rough in places and muddy in all but the driest weather. Follow the towpath for 1.2 miles from Tinsley viaduct, where you will be directed to cross to the opposite bank by the Sheffield Arena and onto the road. Turn left and head back along the road away from Sheffield for 50 yards, then left again down a short little track to regain the towpath. This little loop will avoid using the steps to get back to the canal. From here the track deteriorates and there are a couple of squeezes under narrow bridges between Attercliffe and Victoria Wharf. 3.2 miles after leaving Tinsley you will pass under the Cadman Street bridge, and then the railway viaduct. Under the viaduct, follow the signs through a small doorway in the wall onto Blast Lane. The towpath beyond this point is part of the Victoria quays development. Turn right on Blast Lane and follow the red tarmac cycle path towards Park Square roundabout and the city centre. Follow Sustrans NCN6/627 signs from here.

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RIDE 2:

DTC Easy Circular Route A steady 43-miles that takes in the likes of Hatfield, Epworth and Bawtry.

1. Start near Booth Avenue, Doncaster, DN4 5HH. 2. Head west on Booth Avenue before turning right onto Gliwice Way. Turn right onto Bawtry Road/A638 and continue along this route for approximately six miles.

3. Turn left onto Gainsborough Road/A631, following this road for a further six miles.

4. Head east on theA631 towards Green Road/B1403 then take turn left at the first cross street onto Green Road. Continue for three miles before turning left onto Haxey Road/A161.

5. Head north towards Tinsdale Bank Road, eventually coming to Epworth Road/A161 towards The Nooking/B1396.

6. After four or so miles, turn right onto Ashtree Close then head west until you reach High Street/A161. Turn right then at the roundabout take the first exit onto Westgate Road.

7. Continue onto Sandtoft Road and then onto Belton Road before heading south towards Idle Bank. Exit the roundabout onto Thorne Road and continue onto Low Levels Bank. Once on Sandtoft Road, continue for a mile or so before turning left onto Epworth Road/A18. Then turn left onto Stone Hill/A614.

8. Head south towards Bull Moor Road for six miles

then, at the roundabout, take the third exit onto Mosham Road.

9. Head west towards Gate House Lane and then, after four miles, take a right onto Bawtry Road/Great North Road/A638. Bear left onto Booth Ave and head to your start/finishing point.

RIDE1: 3: Doncaster to Ride Conisborough This great traffic-free route takes you from the bustling town of Doncaster to the 12th-century Conisbrough Castle.

1. Exit Doncaster station and follow signs to National Route 62 via on-road cycle paths to join the traffic-free greenway just off York Road.

2. Enjoy traffic-free pedalling or walking along the Greenway past the edge of the village of Cusworth, where you can take a short detour to Cusworth Hall and Museum.

3. Continue on this pleasant greenway, traveling through attractive woodland alongside the River Don. 4. You pass the village of Sprotbrough with its nature reserve and riverside pub, where you can pause for a picnic or refreshments.

5. A highlight of the route is crossing the spectacular 21-arch Conisbrough Viaduct. Pause for a moment and admire the views from the top!

6. Turn off the route to Conisbrough and pay a visit to Conisbrough Castle.

To extend the route continue on Route 62, past Harlington (where the route is on road) and following the River Dearne on to the RSPB Reserve at Dearne Valley.

Further details: www.donvalleycycles.com www.sustrans.org.uk www.sheffieldcycleroutes.org www.sheffieldbikerepairs.co.uk

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The perfect fit NEW AUTUMN WINTER COLLECTIONS ARE NOW IN STORE AT THE SHOE ROOM, INCLUDING LUXURY BRITISH BRAND, FAIRFAX & FAVOR. inter is approaching and with it comes wind, rain and snowcovered streets. Selecting the correct footwear for the colder months takes time and careful planning. As you update your wardrobe attire, your footwear should be updated to match and this means looking for footwear that is not only robust, but that looks good, too.

The Shoe Room, Doncaster’s go-to store for stylish shoes, has recently added new season stock from Fairfax & Favor to its Priory Walk premises.

Fairfax & Favor is a British brand that specialise in luxury boots and accessories, the perfect fit for The Shoe Room who were recently voted ‘Retailer of the Month’ in the brand’s first ever awards. For ladies you’ll find tall boots, ankle boots, shoes and sandals as well as clothing, handbags, purses and belts. For gents there’s boots, shoes and loafers complemented by bags and wallets and leather accessories.

Also new in store is a range of fascinators from Yorkshire Feathers. These stunning creations are are perfect for autumn/winter and add a real touch of class to your outfit.

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The Shoe Room stocks the latest trends from famous English shoemakers including Loake, Barker, Tricker’s and Cheaney, with everything in store being of the highest quality, expertly designed and produced by skilled craftsmen.

“Our range is second to none,” said owners Richard and Michelle. “We actually stock ten different brands and have around 250 shoe and boot options on display in store. No-one else has this kind of range and quality under one roof.”

When you shop at The Shoe Room, you can rest assured your shoes will be long-lasting, comfortable and will definitely stand out from the crowd.

Richard and Michelle are always on hand to help find the perfect pair for you. The couple’s passion, knowledge and expertise is highly regarded, and they deliver the best, most honest advice to each individual customer.

An enhanced customer experience is at the heart of everything they do. Such is The Shoe Room’s reputation, they were voted ‘Men’s Independent Retailer of the Year’ at the Footwear Industry Awards in February.

New for this year is a new layaway

service for Christmas. “Some of our stock is in limited supply,” said Richard, “so we want to give our customers every opportunity to secure their shoes and accessories now. Whether they’re for yourself, a loved one or for a gift, you can order them now and pick them up whenever is convenient.”

Investing in quality footwear and accessories will give you a firm foundation upon which you can build the rest of your winter wardrobe, and – most importantly – keep warm and dry when the temperature falls. Whether your style is more rakish or relaxed, stay bold in colder climes with a little help from The Shoe Room. Despite the current Covid situation, they continue to grow and have seen a significant increase in turnover this year compared to last.

You can find them on Facebook (TheShoeRoomDoncaster), Twitter (@theshoeroomdonc) and Instagram (theshoeroomdoncaster).

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

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Indulge at home HOW TO CREATE AN AT-HOME SPA: THE BEST PAMPERING PRODUCTS.

BY RACHEL MARTIN. rom exfoliating body scrubs to nourishing bath oils, if you can’t escape to sunnier climes, then book a night in to indulge in one of these exotic body treats. Our favourite spa inspired products are perfect for an at-home ritual and certainly the next best thing to hopping on a plane.

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Wild Rose Time To Unwind Set from Wanderflower £25 uk.wildandwolf.com Stepping into a warm bath after a long day always feels deeply invigorating. Wanderflower offers a carefully curated wild rose scented Time To Unwind Set, containing feel-good salts, oil and body butter. With a natural mixture of essential oils and Japanese rose petals and buds, this would make the perfect self-care gift for anybody seeking a moment to reconnect with themselves.

Herbowski Organic Cayenne Pepper Oil £17.90 herbowski.co.uk Best for it’s fantastic pain relief, capsaicin (an active component in cayenne pepper) is effective at reducing all types of aches and pains (muscle, back, joint etc.)

Infused with extra virgin olive oil, this herbal oil can be applied directly onto the skin and hair.

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AVEDA Stress-Fix Soaking Salts £32 aveda.co.uk. Also available in store at Harvey Nichols Leeds harveynichols.com Combining sugar and mineral-rich infusions with an aroma that is clinically proven to relieve feelings of stress, Aveda’s soaking salts is an award-winning pot of powerfully potent relaxation. Essence of organic lavender, lavandin and clary sage are mixed using the science of aromatherapy and pure essential oils for a feeling of calm.

ESPA Restorative Pulse Point Oil £21 espaskincare.com.

Also available in store at Harvey Nichols Leeds harveynichols.com A nurturing and comforting pulse point oil to help rebalance the body and mind, wherever you are.

Carefully blended with sweet orange, rose geranium and lavender to help create a feeling of calm. The addition of palmarosa also helps restore the senses. Feel rebalanced and restored as you release unwanted tension.

Gently roll onto pulse points and inhale the comforting aroma.

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Eyes on the prize BROW COUTURE IS A NEW LUXURY SALON AND CAN SCULPT, LAMINATE OR COMPLETELY RECREATE YOUR EYEBROWS. iven the current climate, our eyes and eyebrows have never had so much attention. When you’re wearing your mask – whether you’re shopping or going out for a meal – that area of the face becomes the sole focus. With that in mind, why not treat yourself to a brow makeover.

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Alina Hamilton

Brow Couture is a new luxury salon located in the stunning village of Tickhill, Doncaster and can sculpt, laminate or completely recreate your eyebrows. It is owned by Alina Hamilton, an eyebrow specialist who has been in the industry creating permanent brows for over three years and has a client base that travel to her from all over the UK. Alina has a true passion for her work, attention to detail and always strives to create you the best brows she can, which are tailored to each individual. Alina says: “I absolutely love my job. I love giving women their confidence back, especially those who have over-plucked their brows and they just don’t grow anymore.

“Brows make such a difference to people and can totally transform your look and will save you so much time every morning drawing then on. I believe your brows are like fingerprints and should be unique to everyone. I can create you a more soft and natural looking brow to Insta-worthy power brows or anything in between.

“Whatever you’re preference, I will always create you a shape and style that will totally complement and enhance

your facial features, making you feel a more beautiful version of yourself.”

Here is a list of treatments on offer at Brow Couture: Permanent Brow treatments: • Ombré Powder Brows £350 • Combination Brows £395 • Microblading £250 Brow Maintenance treatments: • The Couture Brow Sculpt £25 (tinting, waxing, threading and styling) • Brow lamination £40 (brow perming treatment) Brow Couture Ltd Unit 7, Buttercross Court, Tickhill, Doncaster, DN11 9JX Tel: 07535 984049 Email: browcoutureltd@gmail.com Facebook: browcoutureltd Instagram: _browcouture_

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111SKIN Treatment Kit by Beyond Beauty £135 111skin.com. Also available in store at Harvey Nichols Leeds harveynichols.com This is a Beyond Beauty product - which means it has been sourced, tried, tested and finally declared one of the most new and innovative heroes out there. 111SKIN’s solutions-focused Treatment Kit concentrates on addressing dry and thirsty skin by delivering renewing moisture around-the-clock. Hyaluronic acid replenishes the complexion by quenching skin, while also improving plumpness and volume. Meanwhile, the meso infusion overnight micro masks immerse skin with pure vitamin C - a powerhouse for complete complexion restoration.

The Salt Parlour Coffee And Coconut Stimulate £16.95 thesaltparlour.co.uk Got a caffeine habit? Us too. That’s why we love the Salt Parlour’s sulphur scrub with a cellulite targeting boost of freshly ground, Fairtrade coffee, together with nourishing organic coldpressed coconut oil. The high caffeine content stimulates blood flow, targeting stretch marks and troubled skin conditions, and the fragrance will definitely perk up your senses.

Sisley Velvet Nourishing Body Cream with Saffron Flowers £102 www.sisley.com A nourishing skin care product that acts against skin dryness to make it more hydrated, comfortable and beautiful.

La Maison Valmont EYE Instant Stress Relieving Mask Set of five £129 lamaisonvalmont.com. Also available in store at Harvey Nichols Leeds harveynichols.com Smooths wrinkles and plumps the skin under the eye, helping to reduce all signs of fatigue. Contours looks rested and sublime, wrinkles appear smoothed and puffiness and dark circles are less visible.

Beefayre Wild Fig Scented Votive £10 beefayre.com This little candle packs a punch with its delicious fragrance of sweet earthy fresh figs, with top notes of grape and vanilla.

Combining essential oils and an uplifting fragrance to boost your mood and made from 100 per cent natural plant wax, you can double the fun and use as a massage oil.

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Young Living Stress Away Roll On £37.10 www.youngliving.com The perfect natural solution to finding a moment of peace during a challenging day. This unique blend of vanilla, lime and other essential oils creates a relaxing environment. While the roll-on applicator offers convenient and nomess on-the-go application.

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Raise the bar STORE AND SERVE YOUR DRINKS IN STYLE WITH THESE ON-TREND BEVERAGE ACCESSORIES. Fluted glass tray set, two pack, £10. www.primark.com

Oliver Bonas drinks trolley, bamboo with marble top, £395. www.oliverbonas.com

TK Maxx ice bucket £9.99. www.tkmaxx.com

Legnoart Ghemme sommelier corkscrew in buffalo. www.amara.com Sainsbury’s Home Sahara jigger £4. www.sainsburys.co.uk

Tom Dixon Tank whiskey glass, set of two. www.amara.com

Sainsbury’s Home Sahara cocktail shaker £8. www.sainsburys.co.uk

John Lewis Arts optic carafe £30. www.johnlewis. com Zuiver Cantor wine shelf £399. www.cuckooland.com 28 Eastside | www.eastsidemag.co.uk

Zuiver Travis drinks cabinet in black oak veneer £1,479. www.cuckooland.com

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Sainsbury’s Home Forest Dawn spot wine glass £3.50. www.sainsburys.co.uk

Next gold drinks trolley £125. www.next.co.uk Set of two Geo tumbler glasses in gold £28. www.cuckooland.com

Selection of Nest Broste Copenhagen glasses. www.nest.co.uk

The Essential Bar Book £7.99. www.homesense.com

Villeroy & Boch Grand Royal champagne flute in white gold. www.amara.com

Homesense cocktail set £12.99. www.homesense.com

Next Freya set of four wine glasses £26. www.next.co.uk

Argos home cocktail tool kit bundle £20. www.argos.co.uk

Home Sense grey and gold decanter, £9.99. www.homesense.com

Soho House Retail Barwell cut crystal ice bucket £125. www.sohohome.com Eastside | www.eastsidemag.co.uk 29

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GET INSPIRATION FROM THE INDEPENDENTS THIS FESTIVE SEASON.

Germ Attack (RRP £19.99), the latest gruesome game in the best-selling Horrible Science range from Galt Toys. Available from Amazon

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

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Christmas gifts for the whole family.

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

Gold and Diamond ring from HL Brown, 18 St Sepulchre Gate, Doncaster, DN1 1TB. Tel: 01302 342589. www.hl-brown.co.uk

The original J.P. Adlam Gin can be enjoyed with any flavour of tonic and garnish and is a gin to match your inquisitive nature and search for quality. ABV: 41.5% Price: £38. From The Tasting Note, 31 Market Place, Bawtry, Doncaster DN10 6JL. Tel: 01302 711679

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

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

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Christmas is coming YOU’LL FIND GIFTS, DECORATIONS AND MORE AT ETC. or over a decade, Etc…Etc…Etc has been offering residents of the 12th century market town of Bawtry, a unique and stylish collection of handmade cards, gifts, jewellery and home accessories.

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

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

With its quirky and international range, Elaine and her team have worked hard to bring customers an irresistible collection of products.

They have an increased range of fashion accessories, now stocking bags, scarves, purses and bamboo socks.

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

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Christmas preparations early will also be delighted to find the most exciting and unusual range of decorations in the area. This year’s decorative themes include Jungle, Nursery Rhymes, Dogs, Riverbank, Ocean,Veg Garden and Bejewelled.

And some unique Christmas baubles and decorations are already in store.

You’ll find a unique selection of accessories from big brand names such as Emma Bridgewater, Lampe Berger, Jelly Cat, East of India, Parlane International and many more. They have everything from beautiful handmade cards by Five Dollar Shake, to gorgeously framed mirrors and clocks, and have a new range of jigsaws,which are proving really popular.

When it comes to jewellery, you’ll find some contemporary pieces by Pilgrim and Danon, delicate charm bracelets by Joma, some bright and bold homemade pieces by Konplott, which you may well have seen former Strictly Come Dancing judge Darcey Bussell sporting.

Etc have recently launched their own brand which includes handmade cushions by Elaine in fabrics from top designers such as Ralph Lauren and Designers Guild, along

with a selection of candles – Happy Ever After, Happy Birthday, Happy Times, Happy Home along with a selection of festive options, each with their own unique, memorable fragrance.

Whoever you are buying for and whatever the budget, you’ll be sure to find the perfect gift. Elaine and her team provide the full package with a personal shopping and a gift wrap service to finish off your gorgeous gifts with a beautiful bow.

New for this year, and taking into account current circumstances, Elaine is offering personal shopping via an appointment only service, either individually or within a bubble. This will create a safe ennvironment and put customers at ease.

“We pride ourselves on our customer service, we all love when we find the perfect gift for a customer. And if we don’t stock what they are looking for, we will always do our upmost to source the perfect gift for them.”

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The spirit of

Christmas

WANT TO IMPRESS YOUR GUESTS THIS CHRISTMAS? PREMIUM AND SMALL-BATCH SPIRITS ARE THE WAY TO GO, WRITES RICHARD ABBEY.

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hristmas is not cancelled – yet. The ongoing pandemic has created a constantly shifting landscape and let’s be honest, we don’t really know whether we’re coming or going.

With the ‘Rule of Six’, 10pm curfews, social distancing and restrictions on the number of households meeting (at the time of writing), this year’s festive celebrations are going to be very different.

Chances are they’ll be no big office party; these are likely to be much smaller affairs or may not even happen at all.

Getting together with friends and family is going to be limiting too with the new rules and we still don’t know if we’ll all be able to sit round the dinner table for turkey and all the trimmings.

But don’t let it get you down.

This year’s celebrations might have to be built on shifting sands but that doesn’t mean they have to be cancelled altogether, you might just have to get a bit more creative.

Multiple, smaller gatherings at home spread over the festive season might be the way forward, for example. If this is the case, and you’re planning on inviting friends and family round for dinner or drinks, you’ll need a well-stocked drinks cabinet – wines, beers and plenty of choice when it comes to spirits.

Gordons, Bacardi, Bells and a bottle of Smirnoff Red just won’t cut it if you want to impress.

Premium and small-batch spirits have become increasingly popular over recent years with sales predictably increasing in the run up to Christmas. With that in mind, we take a look at four of the staples that every drinks cabinet should contain – whisky, gin, vodka and rum – what you should be looking to buy and what to do with them, including some great cocktail ideas.

Alison and Adrian Murray are custodians of The Wee Dram in Bakewell, Derbyshire and have been providing expert advice on all aspects of whisky for over 22 years.

“Our concept is very simple, to provide customers with a great range of whiskies from all around the world, such as Kentucky Bourbon, Canadian Rye, Irish, English, Welsh, Swedish, Blended Scotch and of course Single Malt Scotch Whisky to name but a few,” Adrian said.

“American whiskey, particularly craft distilling, has had a resurgence over the past decade and we now have, alongside more traditional Kentucky bourbon, whisky from Seattle, rye whiskey from Brooklyn and Texan whiskey.

“However, our biggest selling category of whisky is by far Single Malt Scotch. We tend to sell more from the lesser known distilleries, as many customers are looking for something a little bit different. Our best-selling whiskies tend to be big, full flavoured expressions, such as very peaty smoky whiskies, from the Isle of Islay in the Hebrides, as well as rich, sherry cask matured styles from the Highlands.”

Is there a particular bottle Alison and Adrian can recommend for this festive season?

“Tomatin 14 years old Port Wood Finish,” said Adrian.

“This is a great age for whisky in general, however this particular bottling has benefitted from spending a couple of years in ex-tawny port casks.

“Tomatin Distillery, situated just south of Inverness, high in the mountains, makes a lighter spirit than you would expect

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given its location, however this whisky is excellent for extracting flavours from the wood. The complex flavour incorporating the rich port tones has a real ‘Christmassy feel’.”

Leeds-based Tailors Gin have an interesting story - they’re mens clothing makers by trade but have branched out into small-batch gin production and have a unique store in the Grand Arcade. By day it’s a men’s tailors, by night it’s a 1920s speakeasy where the star of the show is their very own gin.

Owner Jamila Juma-Ware has also seen a big shift towards quality in recent months. “There has definitely been a change in people’s buying habits,” she said. “People are really keen to shop local, and support independent businesses, particularly at the moment.

“I think people are really seeing the true value in buying artisan, small batch gins. The craft, and attention to detail in each small batch creation, really pays off in terms of the recipe production and the overall taste, and there is a bigger call for understanding how the gin is made, where, why and who by - the story behind each gin, adds to the overall experience.

“There is also a lot of attention into savouring the moments - probably because drinking is typically such a social event, it’s becoming a real ‘special occasion’, so more thought and effort goes into the whole event - from a late afternoon G&T at home, right through to drinks with your social bubble in a bar, people are looking for the wow factor.”

Phyll Clark runs The Tasting Note in Bawtry and stocks a

Old Fashioned Usually made with bourbon, this twist on a classic is the perfect warmer on a cold day.

50ml Tomatin whisky 2 tsp sugar syrup 1-2 dashes Angostura bitters Orange peel Fill a rocks glass with ice and add the whisky, sugar syrup and bitters. Stir.

Garnish with a slice of orange peel and/or cocktail cherry.

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full range of spirits and has seen a change in buying trends since the start of the pandemic. “People are staying at home more and we have found people buying quality rather than quantity,” she said.

Gin remains hugely popular and Phyll has seen a thirst for Yorkshire gins with one in particular proving really popular.

“Everyone likes a good G&T and our customers love to purchase local gins. One of our latest additions is one from J.P. Adlam which is handcrafted in Yorkshire,” added Phyll. “It pairs really well with a Mediterranean Tonic with lashings of ice and lime and orange slices, Elderflower Tonic with ice and raspberries, or Indian Tonic over ice with a lemon/lime garnish.”

J.P. Adlam gin is produced by Doncaster-based Lujo Distilling Company, which was formed a little over three years ago with the sole purpose to produce premium quality small batch spirits. “We have seen success all over the world for the quality of our gin,“ said Jason Adlam. “We even featured in a BBC documentary. The distillery produces a premium London Dry Gin as well as two fruit flavours with a newly launched rum and vodka following suit to complete the family.

“Each run is batched in numbers around 100 bottles and hand-bottled, labelled and wax sealed for that truly unique experience.”

Despite recent events, Lujo has seen a significant increase in sales as people start to appreciate local produce. Whilst available from local quality independent retailers throughout Yorkshire, you can also buy directly from the distillery.

“For us, the small batch craft culture and meaning automatically provides a brand with a point of difference and

Spiced Espresso Martini Thomas’s take on the classic espresso martini has been created just for us - you won’t find it at any of True North’s sites.

35ml Sheffield Vodka ❖ 15ml chocolaté liqueur 10ml Ruby Port ❖ Double shot espresso Cinnamon stick ❖ Star anise 2 dashes chocolate bitters Add the vodka, liqueur and port to an ice-filled shaker. Drop in the double shot of espresso, a cinnamon stick, star anise and two dashes chocolate bitters then shake hard.

Serve in a coupette glass or champagne saucer and garnish with three coffee beans.

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“Locality and provenance really do make a difference when people are selecting which bottle to buy online or in shops.”

– Thomas Hay-Owens, True North Brew Co

tells a story; a story that speaks more of the passion and curiosity to produce truly beautiful spirits as it does the need to simply sell alcohol,” continued Jason.

Another small-batch spirit with a story is Sheffield Vodka, which is produced by True North Brew Co. The Sheffieldbased company are perhaps best known for their chain of pubs and bars throughout South Yorkshire but they also have their own city centre brewery and distillery producing fine ales, dry gin and now, vodka.

Company spirit and cocktail expert Thomas Hay-Owens told us about what makes their vodka unique: “Vodka is categorised as an odourless, flavourless spirit. We’ve embraced the traditional process behind vodka, utilising a copper pot still for the distillation due to the fact it can help takeaway the bitter, ‘after burn’ quality of a lot of vodkas.

“However, it’s our approach of stepping away from the norm that sets our vodka apart. We distill our British grain spirit base with cracked black pepper, to emulate the subtly spiced, punchy finish of a rye blended vodka. We then also add fresh lemon zest and a touch of honey from The Sheffield Honey company to round out the earthy tones produced by the pepper and to add further smoothness and complexity to the finished article.

“The spirit market sometimes runs the risk of being oversaturated, so locality and provenance really do make a difference when people are selecting which bottle to buy online or in shops. Finding that niche that sets the product apart, be it the production method, the ingredients or simply the story behind the spirit is becoming more and more important to the customer. This is absolutely the case when it comes to Sheffield Vodka.”

Rum has been one of the stand-out spirits of the year. Last year, almost 35 million bottles were sold, worth a little more than £1billion, according to the Wine and Spirit Trade Association. In fact, one leading newspaper has recently said that rum now ranks alongside gin and whisky among the nation’s favourite spirits.

There’s no-one better placed to tell you why the liquor, made by fermenting then distilling sugarcane molasses or sugarcane juice, has become so popular than Adrian Bagnoli, proprietor of Sheffield city centre bar, Cubana.

Adrian is a real aficionado when it comes to rum and has searched the world to compile a rum menu offering over 250 varieties. Competing against hundreds of bars and restaurants across the UK, Cubana won the Best Rum Menu 2016 category at the tenth Golden Rum Barrel Awards in London.

“Of course we’ve plenty of rums from all around Cuba and Latin America but our vast range extends from as close as Sheffield to as far as India and literally all over the world, all hand-picked for their individual characteristics and historical value,” said Adrian.

“If you fancy something incredibly special you could choose from our Rare and Limited section – most of these

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WHISKY

El Nacional Invented in the prestigious Hotel Nacional, Cuba.

An elegant and fruity twist on the classic Daiquiri.

Havana Club 3 year ❖ Pineapple Apricot liqueur ❖ Sugar ❖ Lime Havana Club 3 year is shaken with pineapple, apricot liqueur sugar and lime.

Tomatin 14 years old Port Wood Finish This bottling is a limited release, 14 years old and spending the last part of its maturation in a cask that previously held Port. The soft gentle, and after 14 years, well matured, Tomatin whisky really picks up the blackberry, and raspberry from the Port cask.

ABV: 46% Price: £56.95 GIN Tailors Gin Batch 24 Tailors Gin is a small batch, hand crafted gin, designed by a bespoke tailor.

Presented in a ceramic bottle, which has been wax sealed, and hand-finished with a miniature tape measure and button - providing the perfect measure for your favourite tipple.

ABV: 40% Price: £38 GIN

are only available from auction or from private collection.

Many pair beautifully with our freshly prepared tapas dishes such as the JM Blanc from Martinique together with fish/seafood; any of our dark/aged rums – ideal alongside meat; our characteristically fresh Japanese rums with vegetarian/vegan dishes or maybe try the Foursquare range from Barbados, as the perfect after dinner drink.”

There’s one particular bottle that is particularly exclusive, although you’ll need deep pockets to give it a try. The Havana Club 1519, whose ageing process started in the early 1940s, was recently launched in honour of the 500-year-old history of Havana. Only 500 bottles exist in the world with only 250 of these available for sale. Collectors from around the globe are now queuing up to buy them at nearly £3,000 a bottle.

Adrian said: “The fact we were allowed to buy the very first two bottles to leave Cuba goes to show how far our status has grown in the rum world in recent years. It was an honour to be have been offered the opportunity to purchase this top quality rare rum at Havana Club HQ and, although not many people will be buying rum at such a hefty pricetag, it ensures we continue to develop our position as one of the country’s leading centres for rum.”

It’s yours to try for the princely sum of £250 a shot.

Whatever your tipple – whisky, gin, vodka or rum – you’re spoilt for choice this Christmas. Just avoid the supermarket shelves and choose something that little different, something with a story behind.You’re to impress your guests (if you’re allowed them). Cheers!

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Best countryside wedding venue The Bawtry Hall Team are delighted to announce Bawtry Hall voted as the Best Countryside Wedding Venue award at The British Wedding Awards 2020, Held annually, The British Wedding Awards are a national celebration of the best that the whole of the UK wedding industry has to offer, nominated and voted for by real wedding couples. This year’s glamorous ceremony was due to take place in London, but was moved to a virtual ceremony which took place on 12 October.

The Best Countryside Wedding Venue category was described at the ceremony by Caroline Scott, publisher of Wedding Ideas magazine as “Having the highest number of finalists (25 venues) and the largest volume of votes cast”.

Katey Dent, sales director commented: “All the Bawtry Hall team sat and watched the virtual ceremony with a glass of fizz. We were absolutely ecstatic and elated when Caroline announced we had won the award! Our team have worked so hard, since our launch, only three years ago, to make Bawtry Hall, the most prestigious and beautiful wedding venue in the UK. It really is a wonderful venue with an amazing history, that must be seen to be believed.”

Wedding receptions are being held at Bawtry Hall exactly in line with government guidelines.

If you are looking to get married at the UK’s leading wedding venue, please contact the Bawtry Hall Wedding Team for a private viewing at events@bawtryhall.co.uk or, why not, come along to our next Wedding Open Weekend on 14 and 15 November (11am to 3m each day). There is no need to book – see you there!

Steve joins the team TV’s River Cottage ambassador, Steven Lamb, has joined the team of tutors at The School of Artisan Food in the heart of Nottinghamshire’s rural historic Welbeck estate.

The presenter, culinary consultant and award-winning author will be showing this year’s Nottingham Trent University students the ropes as they progress through their first-year dairy module at The School of Artisan Food. He will also be leading short dairy courses at the School, which sits on the edge of Sherwood Forest, near Worksop.

Steven is an internationally renowned expert in cheese and dairy as well as curing and smoking. His food career began almost two decades ago as part of Hugh FearnleyWhittingstall’s River Cottage operation. He appeared on the popular TV series, was instrumental in establishing the cookery school and has written books including River Cottage: Curing & Smoking and River Cottage: Cheese & Dairy.

“We are thrilled Steven has joined us and will be sharing his immense expertise and knowledge with our students,” said Simon Pittman, sales and marketing director at The School of Artisan Food.“Steven is well known for his extensive knowledge and talent and for mentoring professionals at some of the world’s leading restaurants and has so much to offer our students.”

Visit www.schoolofartisanfood.org to find out more.

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Beaming into schools Yorkshire Wildlife Park has launched a new version of its award-winning education programmes for schools both online and on park visits as part of a reassessment of providing world class education in a Covid safe environment.

The amazing wildlife of Yorkshire Wildlife Park will be beaming into schools as part of new education initiative this autumn alongside covid-safe visits.

Virtual visits to the award-winning park, including live Q&A sessions from Project Polar are being offered to schools to inspire studies and animal conservation.

The virtual visits connect schools with the Wildlife Discovery Classrooms at the park where sessions with live animals will be broadcast along with opportunities to talk to the education team live from the ten-acre Project Polar, home to three polar bears. They were launched after a comprehensive review into how to support schools with new and revised programmes in light of the pandemic and ongoing restrictions.

The park has a ‘Good to Go’ rating from Visit Britain as well as a COVID-19 safety certification and strict measures are being observed across social distancing and cleaning protocols.

The park’s education team is available to offer further advice and discuss your education sessions. Please contact schoolvisits@yorkshirewildlifepark.com or 01302 535057.

Centre of excellence As part of a drive to develop a world-leading technical education sector, RNN Group (Rotherham College, Dearne Valley College and North Notts College) has become part of the new WorldSkills UK Centre of Excellence.

The programme has been launched by WorldSkills UK, which aims to raise standards of apprenticeships and technical training across the UK, in partnership with education and skills charity NCFE. As part of the WorldSkills UK Centre of Excellence, tutors from the Colleges will have access to NCFE’s expertise in curriculum development and learn about leading techniques in teaching, learning and assessment practices from WorldSkills UK High-Performance Skills Coaches, who use learnings from international competitions to coach educators on skills and techniques used within industries.

In addition to its work with Further Education colleges throughout the UK, the WorldSkills UK Centre of Excellence will also play an important role in supporting the development of higher technical standards across qualifications and assessment development.

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Exacting standards WITH A CHAIN OF RESTAURANTS ACROSS YORKSHIRE, AAGRAH IS FAMILIAR TO MANY. BUT WHAT MAKES IT SO SPECIAL? fter a busy day working and driving between appointments, the only thing that kept us going was the promise of a Monday night curry.

An Aagrah curry in Woodlands on Great North Road to be exact, ten minutes from the centre of Doncaster.

Now, there are a few Aagrah restaurants scattered across North and South Yorkshire, all with the same exacting high standards, and have been the recipient of countless awards since its incarnation in 1977. Our restaurant of choice, Woodlands, was owed to the fact we had eaten there before.

Liaqat Ali, director and executive chef, is part of the Aagrah family; he started his journey by training at the Aagrah School in Bradford and in 1986 ran the Pudsey restaurant, taking over Great

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North Road in 1995. Liaqat won a Lifetime Achievement Award in 2019, along with his son Asif, who himself is an accomplished chef, and their super team. They have always made us, and all their customers, welcome from the minute you walk through the door. They appeared to know each diner by name, everyone working hard to make you feel like it’s your first dining experience in their particular restaurant.

We were there for 7pm on the dot, and were starved! The restaurant was, however, already very full, another testimony to the restaurant’s fantastic reputation. Liaqat spotted us and guided us through the sanitising booth, which is an experience in itself. For the uninitiated, it’s a booth with a mist of sanitising dry spray that allows you into

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the restaurant suitably cleansed. The powerful fusion of aromas hit us like a, well, like a direct train to Kashmir!

Whack, straight to the senses.

For sheer ease and speed, (I told you we were hungry) we ordered the Aagrah Seafood Special for two to share whilst we studied the vast menu. It arrived quickly and was the right choice for two hungry travellers – Jhinga Tikka, Machli Masala, Balochi Machli (monkfish) and Machli Kebab (gorgeous and spicy hot), Who could complain about that at £11.50? All the fish was chunky with warm spicy flavours.

Working our way through the above

settled us in to what we ordered next.

After a little break, we ventured on to our mains – Shahi Chops Tandoori (£10.95), beautiful lamb chops marinated in selected spices, cooked to perfection in bay leaf juices with tomatoes, onions, green chillies, garlic, julienne cut ginger, fresh coriander and peppers, served on a sizzler plate with Hyderabadi sauce. It was absolute heaven for me as lamb chops are my go-to starter. Having them as a main ensured I didn’t miss out, I wasn’t disappointed as the sizzler plate was stacked full of lamb.

It was now Neil’s turn of choice and I was surprised that, he of the milder-the-

better curry type of person, opted for the very warm Chicken Balti Chilli (£9.95). Unsurprisingly, I heard him whisper, “one chill strength please”.

However, it still managed to retain the depth of the flavours as it was both hot AND spicy. I didn’t hear a murmur from him for what seemed a couple of minutes and I couldn’t work out if he was savouring the moment or the heat was getting the better of him. Apparently it was a mixture of both, he told me, when he managed to get his brain and tastebuds used to the heat. He certainly wasn’t complaining.

The desserts, if you are still in need, are the usual Indian fare, ice-creams galore, all beautifully presented and as creamy as you would expect from this five-star restaurant.

The only choice left to make now was who was going to drive back down the M1.

Aagrah Doncaster Great North Road, Woodlands, DN6 7RA Tel: 1302 728888 www.aagrahfoods.com

At a glance: ★ Same exacting high standards ★ Friendly service ★ Sanitising booth!

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The show must go on THERE’S NO ENTERTAINMENT BUT DOES CHINA ROSE STILL HAVE THE X-FACTOR, WRITES RICHARD ABBEY? hina Rose in Bawtry is a real destination restaurant, famed for its extravagant events and Showtime live music evenings. Sadly, these events have had to be put on hold but the restaurant remains as popular as ever.

We arrived at the South Parade restaurant, which has been open for 30 years and is owned by the Wan family, on a Tuesday night to a full car park and an already bustling restaurant. China Rose is now open six days a week – it’s closed Mondays – and offers a takeaway service to complement its already impressive restaurant menu.

Temperatures taken, hands santised and checked in, we were shown to our table, adhering to the new one-way system.

China Rose is a big restaurant which works in its favour during these disruptive times; tables can be comfortably socially distanced and the different areas, on different level, all help to keep it Covid-compliant.

We didn’t think it felt any worse for it, in fact, it didn’t feel any different to a visit to a ‘normal’ restaurant for want of a better word. There were couples, families and groups all enjoying themselves, which added to warm conviviality (this was before further restrictions came into place).

Restaurant manager Carly Hui was our amiable host for the evening and after taking our drinks order – draught Tiger beer for me (£5.50) and an Il Caggio pinot grigio (£7) for my wife – talked us through the extensive Cantonese menu.

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were happy for Carly to guide us through the different dishes and she recommended we try one of their set menus – with a few twists. We loosely had their special banquet (£30 per person) with a few changes here and there.

We started with the house special hors d’ouevres which arrived on a huge plate and consisted of pancake rolls, squid meniere, paper-wrapped chicken and crispy seaweed. Carly also brought us some minced pork with lettuce (£6 per person) to try.

Where to start? The pancake rolls were lovely and crisp and the seaweed was exactly as you’d expect it to be. The battered squid was served in a moreish sweet and sticky sauce (with a hint of chilli) which the chicken was incredibly moist and had a salty tang, thanks to the paper wrapping. I really liked the minced pork and lettuce, which I found quite refreshing.

Moving on and we thought we’d be straight onto the main courses but Carly insisted we tried their crispy aromatic duck first, promising that we could take home whatever we didn’t finish. How could we refuse?

In a touch of theatre, the half duck arrived at our table and was expertly deboned and shredded in front us. It was served with pancakes, cucumber, spring onion and hoi sin sauce and had that lovely combination of crispy yet moist meat and the sweet and slightly bitter sauce. Perfect. How we managed three pancakes each I’ll never know.

After a short (much-needed) break, we moved onto main courses. Fillet steak in

black bean sauce arrived on sizzling skillet and was perhaps the dish of the night; incredibly tender beef was well matched by the moreish sauce and given an extra kick by sliced red chillies.

Battered sweet and sour chicken was subtle rather than overpowering and we really loved the plate of simply cooked pak choi. These dishes were served with a portion of egg fried rice and noodles with beansprouts and onion.

Unsurprisingly there was too much to finish but we went home happy with a doggy bag in hand.

A serving of Chinese tea (£1 per person), which Carly told us was “good for digestion”, brought a fitting end to a delicious meal. Hats off to head chef Jason Kwan – he left us suitably impressed – and also Carly and her team for wonderful service throughout the evening.

Fingers crossed that China Rose’s famed events can return sooner rather than later and add another dimension to this already popular restaurant.

China Rose 16 South Parade, Bawtry, Doncaster, DN10 6JH Tel: 01302 710461 www.chinarose.co.uk

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Home comforts A TRIP TO THE SHIP IS GUARANTEED TO PUT A SMILE ON YOUR FACE, WRITES RICHARD ABBEY. hat constitutes a great pie? It comes down to personal preference of course but for me it’s about the content, crust and how it is served.

One of the best pies I’ve ever had was at a pub in York some years ago. It was a no frills kind of place but the game pie was absolutely spot on, a hugh portion served from a tray packed with meat and served with chunky chips and mushy peas. Trust me, if you like pies, this was pie heaven.

I’m immediately disappointed if a pie comes in an individual dish with a puff pastry topping. For me, the pastry needs to envelop the whole thing or, as in York, be served as an individual portion from a large tray. Thankfully, The Ship at Bawtry, clearly know what they’re doing. Their homemade ‘pie of the day’ - on this occasion steak, leek and horseradish was a triumph, and a bargain too at £10.95. Filling and flavoursome, the large serving consisted of melt-in-themouth steak topped by a gorgeous shortcrust-suet pastry crust as well as fantastic chips and a side of vegetables. It was a proper pie and all the better for it - delicious.

The Ship at Bawtry is a huge place at the top of Gainsborough Road and has garnered quite the foodie reputation under the stewardship of Chris Wallis.

The menu is displayed on huge blackboards, is divided into grills, pub classics, starters, specials and fish, featuring everything from tempura prawns and flat iron steak to fish and

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chips and lasagne. Many of the dishes are labelled as homemade and you can tell the pie was the perfect example.

The pub is completely Covidcompliant and safe; our temperatures were checked on entry and - a first for me - we were given a little gizmo, for want of a better word, that allowed us to order, pay or call our server from our table. Masks had to be worn unless you were seated at your table.

My companion and I started with a drink from the bar - Guinness for me, Moretti for him - before ordering from the blackboard. I opted for a traditional prawn cocktail (£6.95) which was everything you would want it to be juicy prawns, crisp salad, Marie Rose sauce (homemade, of course) and brown bread and butter on the side. Across the table, my dining partner tucked into huge chunks of award-winning Derbyshire black pudding wrapped in smoked bacon (£5.95), which was served with a homemade lemon and lime marmalade. The latter provided real zing to an otherwise earthy dish.

I couldn’t look beyond my pie for main course but my companion enthused over his pan-fried venison haunch (£14.95), which was served with homemade red wine and onion gravy and The Ship’s ‘potato of the day’, garliccrushed new potatoes. It was a tasty piece of meat, well cooked with a real garlicky kick from the potatoes. The red onions added a touch of sweetness.

There’s a decent dessert menu at The Ship, which included sweet treats such as

black cherry and chocolate ganache, triple-layered fudge cake, lemon posset and baked American vanilla cheesecake, but we bypassed these and went straight for the ‘homemade’ section. Spoilt for choice, we plumped for bread and butter pudding (£5.45) and peach and black cherry crumble (£5.45), which are served with a choice of ice cream, custard or pouring cream. Custard was the clear winner.

‘Comfort’ is the word the comes to mind after a trip to The Ship.You’ll get a warm welcome, the surroundings are comfortable and the food, on this evidence, was homely and hearty, everything you would want from a local pub. They’ve adapted well to the current situation, it feels completely safe and well organised, and there’s the added benefit of a sizeable beer garden and a takeaway wagon which operates on weekends, so if you don’t feel comfortable sitting in a pub, you can take your favourite food home with you instead.

The Ship at Bawtry Gainsborough Road, Bawtry, DN10 6HT Tel: 01302 710129 www.theship-bawtry.com

At a glance: ★ Homemade, hearty food ★ Warm welcome ★ Safe and well organised

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HOME & GARDEN

Green, green grass of home PAMPER YOUR HOME WITH THE LATEST CALMING TREND. tep into a world of calmness with the pampas trend. Pampas grass is a tall South American grass that will add a calm and bohemian vibe to your interior space. Pampas is low maintenance and is slowly becoming a favourite amongst plant lovers that

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We have gathered a selection of pampas material homeware and also other materials that represent the grassy trend and will style well with pampas.

Dunelm Mindful Home: Elodie Click Clack sofa £299 , Ava Pebble cushion £18 Taza rug from £55, Sanctuary Cheese Plant cushion £22, Pampas Grass Stem £5.50, Lari wicker weave easy fit pendant £29. www.dunelm.com 50 Eastside | www.eastsidemag.co.uk

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Boe bamboo bread bin and set of three storage jars, natural and teal green, £35. www.made.com

Cult Living Lennox upholstered three-seater sofa, hessian weave, beige with natural legs, £749. www.cultfurniture.com

Swingers Paradise botanical wallpaper pays homage to the majestic plumes of Pampas Grass, once a staple in front gardens across the country, £85. www.woodchipandmagnolia.co.uk LEFT: Next artificial grass in basket, £30. www.next.co.uk

LEFT: A smaller version of Pampas grass, this dried reed grass has beautiful fluffy plumes in a brown/taupe colour, £25. www.hudsonhome.co.uk

BELOW: Joplin floor lamp in natural, £160. www.sofa.com

BELOW: Oliver Bonas Bali rattan storage shelves £148. www.oliverbonas.com

The Klee diamond easyfit shade offers a refined, natural lighting accent to your space, £80. www.habitat.co.uk

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HOME & GARDEN

The Kyoto glass and metal coffee table, £165, combines a powder-coated metal frame with ribbed tempered glass for a stylish, elegant aesthetic. www.roseandgrey.co.uk

Argos Home Sahara faux rattan table £35. www.argos.co.uk LEFT: Personalised A4 pampas grass print featuring ‘Our Home’ text, customised with any names or unique text message, £6. www.sprintsby shauna.co.uk BELOW: Cushion in soft feel railroaded design cream beige white colour chenille upholstery fabric JO198, £25.99. www.yorkshire fabricshop.com

Handcrafted woven rattan display plate, £169.99. www.house-of-flora.com

Pure alpaca throw in natural cream and beige diamond herringbone pattern, £159.95. www.annabeljames.co.uk

Camden kingsize bed in omega brass and pampas saffron. www.sofas andstuff.com

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Next large artificial grass in pot, £100. www.next.co.uk

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A statement piece comprised of lateral and horizontal strips of sustainable rattan which is bound together to create a geometric pattern which accentuates the distinctive curves of the chair, £469. www.house-of-flora.com

This medium Horn Vase in sand has a matte textured surface and handles around the top, £24. www.abodeliving.co.uk

Beige frills cushion £45. www.roseandgrey. co.uk

Beige plant pot with saucer, £65. www.roseandgrey. co.uk

Abstract House ‘Bird in the Grass’ art print, £40. www.abstract house.com

Cult Home round rattan wall mirror, natural, £95. www.cultfurniture.com Matalan rattan planter. www.matalan.co.uk

A great combination piece for when you need to maximise storage options where space is limited. Two deep useable drawers and a hanging locker with plenty of space all wrapped up in a wardrobe that stands just 160cm high, £1,079. www.paintedfurnitureco. co.uk

Add a set of six pampas plumes to a vase for a wonderful textured accent, £30. www.coxandcox.co.uk

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

their experience and help develop individual action plans.

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

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

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