Eastside March 2020

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Eastside THE QUALITY MAGAZINE FOR DONCASTER, ROTHERHAM & NORTH NOTTS

Crowning glory The stunning new Hogarth Suite at the Crown Hotel makes every wedding extra special The home front

Upsizing and downsizing: pros and cons

Eastside Restaurant Awards 2020

The search is on for the region’s finest

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CONTENTS

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The Doncaster Mumbler has made a positive impact on parents

12 Downsize or upsize?

36 Mother’s Day

Jo Dyson discusses what to consider when you want to right-size your property

20 Home & Garden

Apply the principles of happiness and harmony into your décor

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Helping parents

Seeking to connect with local mums, Caroline Brooks started Doncaster Mumbler. The website has now grown into a thriving parenting community

31 Family

From optics to eductation, you’ll find everything you need for your children close at hand

34 Beauty

Gifts to make her day

40 Fashion

57 Motoring

Looking for something special? Jordan Cutforth has just the thing...

The new season is just around the corner...

We’re here to help get your closet ready with a little inspiration from some local boutiques

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44 Visit Bawtry Update

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

Another amazing fashion week planned this spring – 21-28 March

50 Join the elite

The voting for the 2020 Eastside Restaurant Awards is now open – and there are many ways in which you can get involved

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* The Sun Inn at Everton and Retford

* The Cadeby Inn, Cadeby * Houseproud, Retford

The Diary

What’s going on in your region?

Botanical mists are genius multitaskers.

Rachel Martin rounds up the best

FRONT COVER: The Crown Hotel’s Hogarth Suite has a new look. See page 6 Image courtesy Keyhole Creative Media

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PROMOTION

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Bold and beautiful YOUR WEDDING WILL BE EVEN MORE SPECIAL SET TO THE BACKDROP OF THE STUNNING NEW HOGARTH SUITE AT THE CROWN HOTEL. he Crown Hotel has revealed a bold and beautiful makeover for 2020.

The transformation includes a top-tobottom renovation of the Hogarth Suite, creating a fresh new look and feel by carefully preserving the rich history of the building, whilst sympathetically adding contemporary design touches of the highest possible standard.

The suite has benefitted from structural upgrades, while carpets have been stripped back and stunning oak floor retained, combined with refreshed furniture and spectacular chandeliers.

Meanwhile, the lounge area is a magnificent backdrop for photographs and arrival fizz and canapes.

Chic design touches include a sleek white and grey colour palette, sumptuous tweed draperies and a spectacular blossom tree signifying “marital growth and stability” and in keeping with the

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elegant grandeur of the hotel’s sister venue, Bawtry Hall.

“The new design direction for the Hogarth Suite is a contemporary and classic reflection of the sophistication of sister venue Bawtry Hall,” says Director, Craig Dowie. “The refreshed lounge area is a masterwork of approachable elegance, where an assortment of sleek textures intermingles with sumptuous textiles to create an ambience that says: why not enjoy a cocktail and stay a while.

“The new look and feel – chic and design-forward – embodies the duality of The Crown’s identity as a venue with a rich, storied past and an exciting future as premier wedding destination.”

The recently developed Hogarth Suite is perfect for couples seeking an enviable location for a high-class wedding reception, a fun-filled evening reception or a sophisticated and tranquil setting for a full civil service. The Crown wedding packages have been designed to suit your every need, each with the guidance of the specialist events team both before and during the big day.

Newly engaged couples are invited to explore the stunning new Hogarth Suite on 8 March at The Crown Hotel Wedding Open Day from 11am-4pm where the venue will be beautifully dressed by All Occasions Venue Stylists and the dedicated events team will be on hand to answer any questions you may

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Décor by All Occasions Venue Stylists

“The new look and feel embodies the duality of The Crown’s identity as a venue with a rich, storied past and an exciting future as a premier wedding destination.” have and to help you visualise holding your special day at The Crown. For more information visit www.crownhotelbawtry.com “With Bawtry Hall being voted one of the top eight wedding venues in Yorkshire and recently commended nationally, we wanted to extend the appeal of Bawtry as a destination for celebrations and events,” says Jason Cooper, co-director.

“We have therefore created a second luxury wedding and events venue right in the centre Of Bawtry, at The Crown Hotel. This is a part of our ongoing investment in the refurbishment of the Crown – with more news being announced soon.”

Not one’s to rest on their laurels,

spring will welcome the restoration of the hotel’s frontage, bringing with it a fabulous outdoor terrace, just perfect for alfresco dining and drinking. Work is expected to begin in April in line with the ambitious Neighbourhood Development Plan that will help guide regeneration across the Doncaster region up to 2032.

To keep up to date with the latest news, events and renovation developments, follow The Crown Hotel on Facebook and Instagram.

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PROPERTY

Downsize or upsize?

How to right-size your home UPSIZING OR DOWNSIZING ISN’T AS SIMPLE AS IT SOUNDS. FROM INCREASING YOUR MORTGAGE TO TRYING TO SELL YOUR HOME, THERE ARE MANY FACTORS TO BE TAKEN INTO CONSIDERATION BEFORE YOU MAKE A CHANGE. JO DYSON DISCUSSES WHAT TO CONSIDER WHEN YOU WANT TO RIGHT-SIZE YOUR PROPERTY.

Upsizing

Moving into a new, larger home has many benefits. A larger space enables you to give your burgeoning family the space to grow both physically and socially. Aside from impacting your own social life, spare rooms can be rented out to guests occasionally via a service such as AirBnB, or even on a more permanent basis to a lodger under the rent a room scheme.

The additional space may also prove useful if you work from home; having a dedicated room for work can enable you to start a business from home that you didn’t have space for before or develop a business to save start-up capital before acquiring a commercial space.

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may appreciate over time resulting in considerable revenue if you sell and any windfall from this sale can help to free you from your mortgage later and add more to your assets.

Upsizing may be a goal but it’s also essential to consider the practicalities.

An increased mortgage is a given; but your utility bills, council tax, and maintenance bills will also be higher.

General upkeep of a more spacious property will also be a larger task; from gardening to cleaning, it will all take more time and resource.

If you’ve upsized to make room for a growing family, you may feel the need to downsize when adult children fly the nest. Additionally, increasing the value of your property doesn’t necessarily ensure that when it’s time to sell, your selling price will increase. It’s wise to make sure that any money you put in will pay back in the long term.

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PROPERTY

Downsizing

Downsizing can relieve the financial burden of a larger home while opening you up to new opportunities. While larger properties require more upkeep, from housekeeping to maintenance, downsizing your home can be the first step to releasing some equity. Reducing time spent on household tasks will allow more time for leisure activities, spending time with your family, and loving your home more than loathing it.

Additionally, smaller properties create a domain which requires more structure and co-ordination, enabling you to strengthen family ties. Downsizing your home can encourage more simple way of living, where you have to be disciplined with what you really need, it will certainly encourage a good declutter.

Downsizing might be more practical, but it’s also crucial to assess the impact of less space on your everyday life. You might be freeing up money, but what will you be sacrificing? If you decide against a spare bedroom or office space, what about the garden space?

When you are considering downsizing, the reasons behind your

transition should influence your decisions about your new property.

For this reason, careful thought should be given to what you want from a smaller home.

Jo Dyson is serial renovator, interiors expert and guest speaker at the Homebuilding & Renovating Show, at NEC Birmingham, 26-29 March. www.homebuildingshow.co.uk

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HOME & GARDEN

Feng shui your home APPLY THE PRINCIPLES OF HAPPINESS AND HARMONY INTO YOUR DÉCOR. omes should be places we love, where we enjoy waking up and coming back home to and if you want to breathe more life into your living space by creating a happy, healthy and welcoming environment, then there’s no better place to start than with the theory of feng shui.

Its principles maintain that we live in harmony with our environment and its main aim is to achieve balance in your living and working space and maximise your potential for success in all areas of your life. So, how can we apply this philosophy to our home for 2020 and beyond?

We’ve compiled a few ideas that will kickstart your journey to a happier and healthier home.

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Invite wealth into your home In feng shui, your front door represents how energy enters your home and your life. So, naturally it is first place to start when you want to create good feng shui. To draw chi energy to your front door place plants and lights either side and use a mirror to visually enlarge the foyer space but position it so that it doesn’t directly face the door. Evergreens are ideal foliage and shrubs which stay green and have a good bulk all year round are key, so try box or yew, hebes or sarcococcas.

Pictured: Garden Trading 40cm planter gardentrading.co.uk

Bring harmony to your kitchen The hall represents opportunities, therefore ensure it is kept clutter-free so that the ‘energy’ can circulate. Place coats and shoes inside a closed cupboard so they don’t stagnate and to activate that all important chi energy, position a mirror and fresh flowers to instantly uplift the vitality of the space.

The kitchen is a vital space as its energy represents nourishment and relationship harmony. Ensure that you don’t place the sink and cooker opposite each other, as that can lead to arguments between couples by creating a ‘water and fire crash’. Avoid too much black and red, as that too causes water and fire to collide. Focus on strong Earth element décor such as fresh whites, clean greys and warm nude tones.

Pictured: Mid-century entrance with KOI gold console and KAAMOS round mirror in wood from Brabbu Design Forces brabbu.com

Pictured: Alderley in Bone by Kitchen Makers burbidgekitchenmakers.co.uk

Give your hallway some attention

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HOME & GARDEN

Spruce up your interior decor

Nourish your dining space

In feng shui, plants embody life energy. What does that mean?

Well, living green house plants connect us to nature and bring vibrancy into our homes. They’re like fresh pressed organic green juice for our homes. Think freshness, health and vitality.

The most important thing to remember is to find plants that you can care for and are appropriate for the space. For example, take your lighting conditions into consideration. If you’re new to plants, try some easy ones like aloe and succulents.

The dining room and table are an important consideration in feng shui as they provide a space where you can concentrate mindfully on what you are eating. In feng shui the dining space is considered to relate with the spleen, that in turn relates to the element Earth, which in traditional Chinese medicine is concerned with digestion. To optimise the energy in this space, place a mirror on the wall to reflect the dining area and fresh flowers on the table.

Pictured: Botanical Bathroom featuring assorted indoor plants from Dobbies dobbies.com

Pictured: TRELLIS and MIMA Shelving by John Eadon johneadon.co.uk

Encourage a restful sleep

Let chi flow freely

To ensure your bedroom is as balanced as possible, choose a light neutral colour and invest in a king or super-king size bed and mattress. The bed must have a headboard and be positioned centrally against a solid wall and ideally must not be in line with the bedroom door. Place bedside tables either side of the bed to provide support and top with curvy lamps and lightly fragranced candles to introduce some romantic energy.

The front garden represents your future, so ensure it is always kept beautiful with an array of flowers and plants and always keep it tidy so that the chi-energy is able to flow freely. The back garden represents both health and wealth for the occupants, so ensure it is always kept in good condition. The boundaries, fences and walls must always be well maintained to provide support to the occupants and a bird bath or water feature can add both sound and wildlife to your outdoor space.

Pictured: Woven king-sized bed and leather headboard by Smithers of Stamford smithersofstamford.com

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Hometown Designs are home improvement and interior design specialists, who focus on highlighting the uniqueness of your space with stunning designs and made-to-measure furniture.

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Whether you have plenty of space to play with or a smaller, more awkwardshaped room, their team of interior designers will create a customised look for your home by combining your ideas with the natural aesthetics of your property.

Hometown Designs offer a full and bespoke end-to-end home improvement service, which includes the designing, planning and installation of new kitchens, bathrooms, bedrooms and studies.

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PROMOTION

Helping parents SEEKING TO CONNECT WITH LOCAL MUMS, CAROLINE BROOKS STARTED DONCASTER MUMBLER. THE WEBSITE HAS NOW GROWN INTO A THRIVING PARENTING COMMUNITY, WRITES RACHEL MARTIN. ver 90 per cent of parents report feeling isolated after the birth of their child, which is what led Doncaster mum Caroline Brooks to make finding a support network, both online and offline, a reality for every family.

Doncaster Mumbler was launched in 2018 and helps to alleviate loneliness as well as answer the different questions that come up daily when parents are faced with a brand-new lifestyle. What started out of a passion to connect and meet like-minded families has grown into a thriving parenting community and is now a way to find reassurance and advice, as well as local playgroups and classes, antenatal guidance and details of meet ups and activities. Not to mention the annual Mumbler award ceremony – a glittering celebration of the very best local family friendly businesses.

Eastside spoke to the founder of Doncaster Mumbler, mum of two Caroline Brooks, to find out what inspired her to launch the site and how it helps parents across the region.

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What is Doncaster Mumbler?

Doncaster Mumbler is a local parenting website designed to make life for families in our area a little bit easier, as well as providing a platform for local family friendly businesses to advertise. It is a hub of information, from days out, places to eat and ante-natal information, to childcare, weekly classes and playgroups, plus everything going on during the school holidays – all in one place. We also host a Facebook group where local parents can share recommendations about everything from birthday parties to the most magical places to meet Santa, as well as parenting support.

There is a lot going on for families in Doncaster but prior to Doncaster Mumbler there wasn’t a platform to pull all of that information together. Time is precious, especially when you have children and keeping track of events and activities on social media is time consuming and frustrating. Mumbler makes it easy for parents to find trustworthy advice and information. If someone within the group makes a recommendation, like a great family walk or childminder, I will display that information on the website and help to spread the word. If a new parent is interested in joining the group, they can expect to receive a supportive and helpful welcome.

What was the inspiration behind Doncaster Mumbler?

Being at home with small children can be isolating. In my own experience, I relied on playgroups and classes – we went to everything. I wanted to provide a platform that would bring the parents of Doncaster together and I like to think that Doncaster Mumbler helps other parents feel less alone. Never underestimate the power of a cup of tea, a chat and the knowledge that your little one has played and interacted with others and most importantly, is worn out.

Besides all of the above, I was desperate to find a better work and home-life balance.

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What inspired you to launch the Doncaster Mumbler Awards?

I decided very early on that I was going to replicate the wonderful awards held by Harrogate Mumbler. The first Doncaster Mumbler Awards were held in November 2019 and the evening was a huge success. Over 200 guests attended and we handed out awards in recognition of Mumblers’ favourite party provider, class or activity provider, and day nursery or preschool, to name only a few. The atmosphere was electric and I have to say it was quite an overwhelming evening. Trax FM co-hosted the celebrations and I’m so grateful to the local businesses who sponsored the event.

How do you see Doncaster Mumbler developing in months to come?

By the end of 2019, 10,000 monthly users visited the website, so a big part of my time continues to be focused on making sure Doncaster Mumbler is up to date, accurate and trustworthy. The next few months will also see me expand the Mumbler team, which is exciting. The past year has seen me get involved in all sorts, from working with Doncaster Council and Delicious Doncaster to co-hosting the Big Latch On (a local celebration of breastfeeding in Doncaster) and I am excited for what the next 12 months hold.

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Caroline and her children with Doncaster mayor Ros Jones

How do you imagine your community growing?

Whilst the website provides opportunities for businesses to share what they do, there is a strict no business policy in the Facebook group, which enables the Mumbler parenting community to focus on discussions between members. Members then go on to invite friends and it’s great to see the platform growing day by day. I also work closely with Doncaster Health Visitors and organisations such as Light Peer Support to make sure that Mumblers’ are signposted to the right place should they require additional help or support. The Mumbler community as a whole continues to grow year on year and I’d love to see local Mumbler sites launch in Sheffield, Nottingham and other surrounding areas. If there are any mums out there looking for a change – I highly recommend it.

Tell us what a perfect family day looks like to you.

We love the weekends. There’s no such thing as a ‘lie in’ (as anyone with kids knows) however it’s nice to be able to have breakfast in our PJs – usually pancakes. We then play a game or do some crafting or colouring and generally enjoy being together all four of us. If it’s nice, we’d go for a walk. We don’t have to go far to find some lovely countryside rambles, with Cusworth Hall, Sandall Park and Lakeside Lake on the doorstep. If it’s raining, we are big fans of the cinema or settling down with a family movie and popcorn. Our favourite way to finish the day is with a roast either at home or one of the great family-friendly pubs in the area.

Lastly, anything exciting coming up for Doncaster Mumbler?

I’m pleased to say that the Doncaster Mumbler Awards 2020 will take place at the Hilton Garden Inn Doncaster Racecourse on 6 November. Planning is underway and I’m excited to see what our second year holds. We received so many lovely comments from all our nominees, finalists and winners and there was a real buzz before and after the event. The nominations for the awards are made by the public, as are the final votes. We received 18,500 votes last year and nominations for this year’s awards will open in July – watch this space and visit doncaster.mumbler.co.uk for more information.

BLOG love working online and the flexibility it offers, especially being able to work around my children. I am lucky to work at home and very appreciative of this. Having worked in corporate marketing for 15 years, I was initially offered the opportunity to work from home for a tech start-up, which taught me so much about online marketing and keeping things lean.

Mumbler is a national franchise, with 20 live websites throughout the UK reaching 1.82 million parents across the country. Whilst I own and run Doncaster Mumbler solo, I have some great support in the other franchisees, who are all mums, running a Mumbler site in their hometowns. I came across some of the other sites – Harrogate Mumbler, York Mumbler, Hull Mumbler – and had a Eureka moment, where it felt like my ideal job was landing at my feet. There was nothing like it in Doncaster and I knew I could really make a difference. I built the website over the summer holidays and launched in September 2018.

For me, besides connecting parents and providing a central hub of information, running Doncaster Mumbler is an opportunity to celebrate my home town and share some of the great things that are happening here, such as the new Central Library and Museum, the expansion of the Yorkshire Wildlife Park and even hosting the Rugby League World Cup in 2021. The spotlight is on Doncaster and I think it’s a great place to raise children.

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We are an ‘Excellent’ rated, vibrant and supportive school community, welcoming day students from 3 months to 19 years and boarders from 6 years to 19 years.

Pupils achieve much success in a very wide range of sporting, cultural, academic and outdoor activities, facilitated by the very comprehensive programme of extra-curricular activities on offer (ISI 2019).

Join us for our Junior School OPEN MORNING on 24th April.

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

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FAMILY

FROM OPTICS TO EDUCTATION, YOU’LL FIND EVERYTHING YOU NEED FOR YOUR CHILDREN CLOSE AT HAND.

Bawtry Eye Academy Bawtry Eye Academy have grown from strength to strength with the support of the lovely Bawtry community and will be celebrating their seventh birthday in June this year. Being an independent opticians means they are able to make things work that other opticians wouldn’t even try using the latest technology and offering the highest quality lens and frame products,including the latest personalised varifocals which have been very popular.

They have a great range of frames to suit any budget including a wide range of children’s glasses including Ray Ban, Oakley, Stella McCartney, Ted Baker etc. They love having different brands too, not just the usual high street brands.

This season they have launched Chopard, Lindberg Now, Oakley Children’s Sunglasses and have lots of exciting new models in store from current brands.

They find more and more people are coming to them too for their contact lens problems, offering them a solution and sending away happy customers.

With so many customers coming from recommendations….they would like to say thanks to their lovely customers for recommending them!

7 Dower House Square, Bawtry, Doncaster, DN10 6LS Tel: 01302 711282. www.bawtryeyeacademy.com

Mount St Mary’s College / Barlborough Hall Mount St Mary’s College is a leading independent Catholic day and boarding school for boys and girls aged 11-18. Located in the village of Spinkhill, and set in stunning Derbyshire countryside, the Mount is a school where individuals strive for excellence and attention is paid to every aspect of a pupil’s growth and development.

The Preparatory school, Barlborough Hall, is set in breathtaking grounds, and offers a first class education to children aged 3-11. Barlborough Hall is a 16th century Grade I listed mansion house and retains many of its original features. With deliberately small classes of typically up to 20 children, it was named ‘Best Independent Prep School in Derbyshire’ by the Sunday Times in November 2018. www.msmcollege.com

Queen Ethelburga’s Collegiate Queen Ethelburga’s is a co-educational school with 1,500 pupils aged five to 19 years.

It has a dedicated Sports Village home to 25m swimming pool, ‘triple’ sports hall, 100 station fitness suite, indoor cycle centre, synthetic running track and grass and artificial pitches. Underwater treadmills and cryotherapy cold spa baths, to aid rehabilitation and recovery, sports science laboratory and physiotherapy and sports treatment centre.

Specialist high level coaching can be undertaken by students wishing to pursue their chosen sport. Performance Sports Academy Programmes are available from Year 7. Individual talent development is key and presents opportunities for students to develop through UK and international competition.

There are 150 clubs and activities as part of the After-school facilities and Queen Ethelburga’s was ranked by the Telegraph as the top school in the north of England for A Level results. Entry qualifications are by test and school report.

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CREATE YOUR OWN VISION Bawtry Eye Academy stock an extensive collection of boutique eyewear brands; working together with companies who produce intriguing, notable and distinctive eyewear.

Stocking a huge range of brands including Jimmy Choo, Tom Davies, Chopard, Tiffany, Hugo Boss, Ray-Ban, Maui Jim, Joules, Oakley and Ted Baker

7 Dower House Square, Bawtry, DN10 6LS | T 01302 711282 E info@bawtryeyeacademy.co.uk | www.bawtryeyeacademy.co.uk Opening Times Tuesday–Friday 10am–5pm Saturday 9am–5pm Sight tests available from Wednesday to Saturday

Enter your restaurant/café/pub for the Family Favourite Eastside Restaurant Award 2020.

New categories this year include Best Breakfast, alongside old favourites such as Best Hotel Restaurant and Best Pub. Get involved and find out how to enter your restaurant into any of our categories on page 51.

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BEAUTY

Calming influence BOTANICAL MISTS ARE GENIUS MULTITASKERS. RACHEL MARTIN ROUNDS UP THE BEST. hen you glance in the mirror to see a sallow complexion and a furrowed brow staring back at you, it’s easy to lament that you don’t have time for a full-on facial or meditation. But you can calm your stress and perk up your complexion in just two seconds flat if you reach for the right product – like one of these botanical mists.

They’re genius in their multitasking.

Like toners, they gently but effectively improve a variety of skin problems, and like essential oils, they offer a dose of aromatherapy. Here, we round up the best on the market.

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Oliver Bonas fig body mist £6 www.oliverbonas.com Relax and refresh with the fresh scent of green figs, accentuated by tropical coconut, lily of the valley and earthy cedar wood.

The size and packaging make this an ideal addition to your handbag or taking along on your travels and the scent of figs has been shown in studies to reduce anxiety, while coconut can help boost mood and cedar wood increases alertness.

Bramble & Blossom lavender and chamomile mist £15 brambleandblossom.co.uk This natural mist with notes of lavender and chamomile is made with a calming blend of essential oils and flower water that helps promote a sense of calm and aids a restful night’s sleep. Hand blended in the UK with a selection of pure ingredients for their relaxing and calming properties, you can enjoy a tranquil sleep and awake refreshed and ready for the day ahead.

The Divine Hag natural mist £30 from Know & Love knowandlove.co.uk The Divine Hag is a woman focused company, creating scents for women at every stage of life. Their sprays are expertly blended from organic essential oils and the range includes Period Ease, Menopause Relief, Baby Bliss, Study and Concentration, Blissful Sleep and Sensual. The handy 50ml bottle means you can easily carry each scent around, helping you carry on with everyday activities.

Wild & Wolf Pretty Useful Tools travel emergency kit £22 uk.wildandwolf.com This handy kit includes a calming sandalwood scented perfume stick, hydrating and cooling neroli face mist, smoothing rose tinted lip balm and a nourishing chamomile moisturiser for hands, body and face. The perfect little kit to take with you to destress at festivals or weekend trips away.

Lune Mist by Wearth London £22 wearthlondon.com Lune Mist can be used as a pillow spray, facial refresher and toner or a spritz for your yoga mat. Each bottle uses a blend of 100% essential oils to help relax and calm the mind and create a comforting space. This versatile fragranced lavender mist is an excellent travel companion to help calm nerves before a flight, as well as a way to make one feel refreshed during the day to day.

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Join Botanical Mist Hedgerow £15 originsofbeauty.com Join Botanical Mists are understated yet luxurious and carefully handcrafted from distilled water and aromatherapy essential oils. The Hedgerow mist is floral scented with a blend of delicate neroli, rose and basil that will leave you feeling as relaxed as a spa break.

Reminiscent of spring flowers and dreamy evenings in the garden, simply spray just one or two pumps to refresh any atmosphere or linens.

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MOTHER’S DAY

Gifts to make her day ow is it March already? January always appears to last an eternity and then as soon as February hits boom, the year begins to fly. With March comes a shift in seasons; we begin to transition to spring, prepare for Easter celebrations, and we also have the added stress of buying gifts for Mother’s Day. Frankly, there’s no one more deserving this season, but you want your gift to have a personal touch. Freaking out about what to buy? Not to worry - from gifts filled with sentiment to cheese boards and bubbly, everything she needs is listed right here.

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Is your Mum a cheese lover, or you are just tired of giving flowers and chocolates?

Shop an indulgent collection of cheese boards to eat in or takeaway at The Little Deli.

For those mothers who love a bit of bubbly, The Little Deli also provide a selection of wines and prosecco.

The Little Deli, Dower House Square, Bawtry.

Tel: 01302 376366

Robinsons of Bawtry stock a selection of beautiful and timeless accessories. Treat your mum to the perfect Mother’s Day gift with the sleek and stylish spring/summer 2020 Mulberry collection. There's something for everyone, from the mother who collects Mulberry, to the one you want to introduce it to.

Available from Robinsons of Bawtry, 2 South Parade, Bawtry, DN10 6JH

She’s not just a regular mother, she’s a stylish mother, and as such, she should have suitably stylish accessories to match.

Jewellery may be an obvious gift but mastering the art of a purchase is not easy. Thankfully, Joma Jewellery exists. Every piece from the London-based designer is unique and is a thoughtful gift filled with sentiment.

If your mum isn't yet familiar with the stunning range of Katie Loxton handbags, now's the time to introduce her. Our choice for Mother’s Day is the Marvellous Mum handwritten sentiment pouch, finished in a beautiful fuchsia pink colour and the perfect personalised present.

Looking for an unusual gift? These Long Token of Love luxury matches in an apothecary bottle look great sitting by the fireplace, or in position ready to light the barbecue.

Available from Etc Yorkshire Wildlife Park, Safari Village, Brockholes Lane, Branton, DN3 3NH and Etc Market Place, Bawtry, DN10 6JW. Tel: 01302 714550 36 Eastside | www.eastsidemag.co.uk

Mother's Day is almost here, which means summer is not far behind. So why not shop the perfect pair of sunglasses - with a little help from Bawtry Eye Academy, 7 Dower House Square, Bawtry, DN10 6LS. Tel: 01302 711282

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TICKLED PINK Bridalwear Bridesmaids Mother of the bride Marc Darcy Menswear

2-4 Manor Rd, Hatfield, Doncaster South Yorkshire, DN7 6SB T: 01302 842234 E: shop@tickledpinkbridal.co.uk

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Dealers in quality watches & diamonds

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FASHION

Faber Woman FS20_30 reptile dress £185

hite and Olsen black, w £59 p to ile red rept s £99 with stone jean

Marble 5754 navy and blush dress £85

Spring style list THE NEW SEASON IS JUST AROUND THE CORNER... WE’RE HERE TO HELP GET YOUR CLOSET READY WITH A LITTLE INSPIRATION FROM SOME LOCAL BOUTIQUES.

Ready for spring or not, these pieces are bound to show up everywhere, so you might as well start shopping them now – with a little help from Anne Wilkinson, 20 Grove Street, Retford, DN22 6JR. Tel: 01777 703148. www.annewilkinson.co.uk

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The new season paves the way for a Hugo Boss collection loaded with premium mens clothing to add distinction to every look.

From timeless refinement to more contemporary designs, Robinson’s line-up of men’s designer fashion has everything you need to refresh your looks and ensure you are never left wanting in the wardrobe department. Don’t forget you can spread the cost of purchases made at Robinsons with #AppToPay. Find out more at AppToPay.com. Robinsons, 2 South Parade, Bawtry, DN10 6JH. Tel: 01302 711477. www.robinsonsofbawtry.com

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Joseph Ribkoff navy, gold and cream floral jumpsuit £299

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FASHION

Shop gorgeous nautical and stripe prints by Joseph Ribkoff at Tiffany, 10 Cleveland Street, Doncaster DN1 3EF. Tel: 01302 340662. www.tiffanyfashion.co.uk

A big drop from Fred Perry’s brand new collection has landed in store at Revolver. Here’s just a few styles that have arrived. Available from Revolver, 30 South Parade, Bawtry, Doncaster, DN10 6JH or online at www.revolvermenswear.co.uk

Shop a unique range of Konplott jewellery, stunning Red Cuckoo handbags and stylish beach bags just perfect for when the warmer weather arrives at Etc Yorkshire Wildlife Park, Safari Village, Brockholes Lane, Branton, DN3 3NH and Etc Market Place, Bawtry, DN10 6JW. Tel: 01302 714550

New this season at Bawtry Eye Academy are the Johann Von Goisern and Benetton collections. Ranging from £240-270 for the Johann Von Goisern range and £99 for the Benetton range. Bawtry Eye Academy, 7 Dower House Square, Bawtry, DN10 6LS. Tel: 01302 711282

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L J ’ S FA S H I O N B O U T I Q U E

Here at LJ’S we pride ourselves on sourcing stylish, affordable products from all over the world.

A few years ago, owner Leesa came across Italian Ladieswear that was one size fits all – perfect for curvy ladies.

Realising there was a gap in the market, LJ’S was born; offering affordable, stylish, comfortable, curvy and plus size fashion with sizes from 12 to 28.

Our staff are more than willing to take the time to help each individual customer find the clothes that are right for them. Coupled with our creative flair, we make sure everyone who shops at LJ’S feels special, unique and confident in what they wear.

Visit our website, Facebook page or boutique to see our Spring/Summer collection.

2A Mill St, Armthorpe, Doncaster DN3 3DH T.07739 012318 www.ljsladiesboutique.co.uk FFFF LJsLadiesBoutique

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SPRING 2020

PROMOTION DAYS Join us for informal modelling of our

Spring Collections in-store from 10am to 4pm LINCOLN – Thursday 5th March RETFORD – Thursday 12th, Friday 13th and Saturday 14th March

20 Grove Street, Retford, Notts, DN22 6JR | Tel 01777 703148 4 Saltergate, Lincoln, Lincs LN2 1DH | Tel 01522 526752

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FEEL SPECIAL AT SAKS

£20 HAIRCUT

To book calll Saks Doncaster 01302 215 899

Selected Stylists, Selected Days Mention £20 Haircut when booking to redeem TEL: 01302 215 899

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VISIT BAWTRY

ANOTHER AMAZING FASHION WEEK PLANNED THIS SPRING – 21-28 MARCH.

hat do London, Paris, Milan and Bawtry all have in common?

Their fashion weeks of course!

And this year, the annual Bawtry Fashion Week, hosted by Bawtry Retail Association (BRA), is packed full of events, offers and showcases as the towns independent businesses support the popular initiative.

Launched in 2013 by BRA, the aim of the event is to promote the importance of shopping on the local high street and supporting he local economy, whilst also highlighting the array of top fashion brands available in the town. This year’s event will take place between Saturday 21 and Saturday 28 March and a glittering schedule is beginning to emerge as to what visitors during that time can enjoy.

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“Bawtry is a real Mecca for people who love fashion and enjoy the shopping and social scene that is associated with it,” commented Ross Jarvie, chair of Bawtry Retail Association. “Our annual fashion week gives all our retailers, not just those associated with fashion, the opportunity to work together and create a fantastic event that attracts visitors to the town from miles around. And with a choice of over 20 stylish bars and fantastic individual restaurants you are sure to enjoy a sublime shopping experience in Bawtry.”

Ross concluded: “Already a glittering programme has been confirmed and we look forward to even more businesses supporting this amazing week which has become such an integral part of Bawtry Retail Association and the town.”

21-28 March 2020

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VISIT BAWTRY

Cherish Dress Agency

Schedule of Events & Promotions: Lavish Spring Lunch at Bawtry Hall on Saturday 21 March with the beautiful Dr Hannah Kinsella. To book tickets call 01302 710341 or email events@crownhotel-bawtry.com Joseph Ribkoff event throughout the day along with fizz and canapes on Thursday 26 March at Yasmine Ladies Fashion Boutique, Dower House Square. Fashion show at 11.30am and 2.30pm with limited seating. To reserve your place call 01302 710106.

31 Market Place Cocktail Bar & Bistro will be offering a fashion themed cocktail.

Bawtry Natural Health, South Parade will be offering tasters all week plus 20% per cent off Planet Paleo's Primal Goddess. Primal Goddess contains collagen, hyaluronic acid and is choc full of potent antioxidants that reduce and counteract free radical production that damages skin, causes pigmentation, fine lines and wrinkles. It’s a fantastic blend for the over forties when production of collagen declines, and with an added bonus of skin plumping hyaluronic acid, all that a Primal Goddess needs!

Worksop College presents the Spring 2020 Fashion Reboot.

Pre-loved high quality fashion at affordable prices, Friday 27 March 7–10pm.

Join them for an exclusive evening of high quality pre-loved fashion at affordable prices. Whether you are a fashion addict or simply looking to update your wardrobe, there will be plenty for you to choose from, including donations from national and independent brands. Revamp your wardrobe and help support Worksop College’s ongoing sustainability projects .

Tickets are priced at £5 per person and includes a glass of fizz on arrival. To purchase tickets click on the event link on the Worksop College facebook page – limited ticket availability.

All quality clothing donations are gratefully received – please bring to Worksop College reception.

Robinsons of Bawtry

During the week Home Farm & Lodge, High Street are offering 20 per cent off all rooms booked via the phone or website (not via Booking.com or Expedia). To secure the discount all you need to do is quote code BFW2020

The RSPCA Charity Shop, The Courtyard and Cherish Dress Agency, High Street will be flying the flag for sustainable fashion throughout Bawtry Fashion Week. Both venues will feature dedicated displays of designer and top end high street brands. There will be some incredible preloved clothing, shoes and accessories available as well as staff on hand to offer expert styling advice. Plus by shopping in both stores you will be supporting local causes – the RSPCA Doncaster, Rotherham and District Branch which rehabilitates and rehomes animals, and The River Idle Benefice which supports St Nicholas Church Bawtry with St. Helena’s church Austerfield, St John the Baptist Misson, Holy Trinity Everton & All Saints Mattersey.

Revolver Menswear, South Parade are offering 20 per cent off new season casualwear, 15 per cent off suits and formalwear and an extra 10 per cent off sale items (in store only).

Quote Bawtry Fashion Week and receive 10 per cent off all new season ladies and gents designer clothing at Robinsons of Bawtry, South Parade.

Enjoy a special vodka based cocktail ‘The Devil Drinks Prada’ @ £7.95 at Ziniz Restaurant & Wine Bar plus join them between 3-6 pm Monday to Friday and receive free stuzzichini with each drink purchased.

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Independent caravan show returns to Doncaster

Wedding showcase The team from Bawtry Hall enjoyed a wedding showcase weekend at the end of January and welcomed a host of newly engaged couples to tour Bawtry Hall and the grounds and meet with their wedding partners. The team are pictured here with The Yorkshire toastmaster Les.

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Yorkshire Caravans is set to bring its annual show back in 2020 and, to mark the new decade, it will be bigger and better than ever before with an array of offers, deals and giveaways throughout its whole ‘March Mayhem’ show. The show will run from Saturday 29 February to Sunday 29 March.

“We will have a great range of offers on throughout the entire show and our last remaining caravans from our 2019 range will be offered for sale at amazing prices, with some at less than cost price“ said Nicola Hurst business development manager Yorkshire Caravans.

“We will also have the 2020 ranges from premium manufacturers Bailey, Swift and Coachman to view, and these models encompass all the latest market trends making them a great holiday investment.”

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PROMOTION

Safety in aesthetics KL COSMETIC CLINIC PROVIDE ADVANCED COSMETIC MEDICAL TREATMENTS WHERE CLIENT SAFETY AND WELL-BEING IS PARAMOUNT. t is estimated that over 2.6 Billion people last year had injectable treatment in the UK alone. How many of those procedures were carried out safely is a number most probably much less. We know the number of people undergoing aesthetic treatment is rising, as are the amount of treatments carried out un-safely and unethically in the ever-growing world of aesthetics.

At KL, as a team of highly experienced aesthetic nurses, we operate under a strict code of conduct which is in line with the NMC guidance, in order to ensure patient safety across all aspects of your aesthetic journey.

Your safety is paramount to us from the first in-depth consultation where we discuss how you would like us to beautify or sculpt your face, brighten tighten or lift. But most importantly we would discuss and assess how we would do this safely and with minimal risks and possible complications.

I’m sure we’ve all seen the ‘Kim and Kylie Packages’ at a seemingly unmissable price, however these ‘unmissable’ prices often come as a double-edged sword.

More and more practitioners are using less than top quality and approved

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products to give dramatic results for a lesser price. The treatments are only as good and as safe as the person treating you, as well as the product used. We strongly believe in using the world’s leading FDA approved products at KL, meaning it has been determined that the benefits of the product outweigh the known risks for its intended use.

Despite years of experience and a string of medical qualifications behind us, we continue to develop and educate ourselves by attending industry masterclasses with leading expert aesthetic doctors in the UK and Europe.

The most recent theme was complications management – you are never done learning within this ever growing field and can never be too prepared. Recognising and acting upon any signs of complications before, during and after treatment is vital – it is a medical procedure after all.

For us your aesthetic journey doesn’t stop when you leave our clinic. We pride ourselves on perfect patient care from start to finish, meaning you leave our clinic with the comfort of knowing we can be contacted at any given moment for further advice and problem solving and a date booked for a follow up or

‘check-up’ appointment to ensure you’re happy with treatment and all has gone well and to plan. You’ll also be armed with an in depth after care booklet, with a re-cap of all your post aesthetic treatment do’s and don’ts.

Although we try our best to accommodate and offer alternative treatments to give desired results, sometimes as a reputable and respected practitioner, our job consists of turning away people not suitable to treat safely – please don’t be offended, we have your best interest at heart.

Our philosophy at KL is to become the best version of yourself with your safety and care at the forefront – you only have one face – please treat it kindly.

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Auxerre leads the way in the 2019 Lincoln Handicap at Doncaster Pictures by Andrew Kelly Photography

The flat is back!

OFFICIALLY OPENING THE UK FLAT TURF SEASON, THE UNIBET LINCOLN RACEDAY SHOWCASES WORLD-CLASS RACING AT THE HEART OF DONCASTER ON TOWN MOOR. THE HIGHLIGHT OF THE RACE CARD IS THE UNIBET LINCOLN, A HERITAGE HANDICAP WORTH £100,000 IN PRIZE MONEY.

Why is the Raceday called the Lincoln?

The UNIBET Lincoln has run at Doncaster since 1965 when it was transferred from the former Lincoln Racecourse. The race itself has run since 1849 and is a race rich in history. The Lincoln Handicap is in fact one half of the Spring Double with The Grand National held two weeks later. However, winning the double is no easy feat. In fact the only jockey to have ever won both legs was Dave Dick way back in 1956!

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Back to 2020, and will jockey James Doyle score a hat-trick, having won the race on the last two outings, first in 2018 on Adeybb and again in 2019 on Auxerre – he’s surely one to watch.

And after a cold bleak winter with unfortunate abandonments the racecourse team is excited to welcome the flat back in style. Entertainment for the UNIBET Lincoln includes music from Brass Band ‘Flat Cap Brass’ and a live performance from Chasing Mumford, the official Mumford & Sons tribute.’ Grandstand Tickets are just £20 and flat caps are a must-wear item.

Of course, racing is free for U18s and the launch of Magical World of Racing on 29 March has all the markings of a fantastic family day out.

On arrival visit Professor Dumblecaster (see what we did there) and his magical cap, children can then make their own wand and learn a spell or two, before Professor Pout inducts them into the Magical World of Racing.

Take a turn on a FREE Unicorn Ride (even the ponies are joining in), but beware of the smoke breathing dragon, with his impressive 18ft wings who will be making appearances throughout the

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Can James Doyle score a hat-trick of Lincoln victories?

day, as he hunts down his baby... yes that’s right two dragons!

To top the day off, there’s all the fun of the fair, and an owl display by Wild Owls, and yes you heard it right, Doncaster’s first Shetland Unicorn Race!

A family ticket to the Magical World of Racing is just £20. All wizards welcome!

The annual Cheltenham Preview evening is also back on 4 March. Racing pundits and a National Hunt Trainer and jockey will be among the leading line-up that will be sharing tips ahead of the Cheltenham Festival. Priced at just £16 and including a pie and pea supper, prebooking is essential for this event.

Sticking with Cheltenham and the racecourse have added an extra fixture to this year’s card – none other than the Cheltenham Chaser Raceday. A perfect opportunity to enjoy the action from Cheltenham but from the comfort of Doncaster. The Cheltenham Festival will

be shown on screens, in addition to seven exciting National Hunt Races at Doncaster.

Finally; the recent announcements of Shed Seven and Supergrass gives plenty to look forward to as we look ahead to a summer of fantastic music, exciting racing and of course those all-important family days out at Doncaster Racecourse.

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Last year’s double winners, Thai at the Sal

Join the elite THE VOTING FOR THE 2020 EASTSIDE RESTAURANT AWARDS IS NOW OPEN – AND THERE ARE MANY WAYS IN WHICH YOU CAN GET INVOLVED.

he search is on for the finest dining establishments across the Doncaster, Rotherham and North Notts region, as we launch the 2020 Eastside Restaurant Awards.

Last year’s event was at The Hilton Garden Inn Doncaster Racecourse and the venue received widespread praise from the nominated restaurants, so we are delighted to be returning on the evening of Monday 5 October for what looks like being our biggest and best awards dinner yet.

This glamorous black tie event is now firmly established as one of the big nights of the year in the social calendar; it also offers a huge boost to the local restaurant scene, as the winners enjoy their moment of triumph and all the nominated restaurants bask in the glow of positive publicity.

The big winners of 2019 were Thai at the Sal who scooped two awards on the night – Best of Asia and the coveted Eastside Restaurant of the Year.

Now the search is on again to find the venues that have truly excelled in the art of delivering delicious food in a superlative setting.

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Restaurants – How To Enter Book one of our Restaurant Awards package which includes a minimum of three quarter-page adverts. It also includes a full page review in the magazine and your entry to the restaurant awards.

Stage 1: The restaurant review is written by one of our highly experienced feature writers, who will ring to arrange a convenient time to come and dine at your restaurant free of charge. They will take photographs, talk to the team and write about their experiences which we will then feature in Eastside as a full page FREE. You are scored by our writers for the restaurant awards, based on their experience, on various aspects of the dining experience including taste, food presentation, customer service, front of house etc. These scores are not published in Eastside but they help us form an accurate and balanced opinion.

Stage 2: All entrants and categories (eg Best Indian, Best Afternoon Tea, Best Café etc.) will be announced in Eastside magazine, on our website and on Facebook at the beginning of September. We then give our readers

and your diners the chance to vote for their favourite in each category which will be added to the evaluations of our food reviewers to decide the category winner (similar to Strictly Come Dancing!)

Stage 3: From all the entrants we then select the three restaurants with the highest scores to be shortlisted for the accolade of Eastside Restaurant of the Year. We then send a panel of ‘secret diner’ judges to experience all three restaurants and decide who the overall winner is.

Stage 4: The Awards Dinner is on Monday 5 October when we invite all nominees to book a table or places at the dinner. All category winners will receive a special plaque that can be displayed in their restaurant.

Stage 5: The awards ceremony and winners will also be featured within the November edition of Eastside, just in time for Christmas. Here’s a reminder to all restaurant, hotel, café and pub owners: to make sure your establishment is under consideration for the big prizes in 2020, contact Eastside’s publishing manager Terri Holt terri.holt@rmcmedia.co.uk or call her on 07841 901212.

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EASTSIDE RESTAURANT AWARDS 2020

Join our Judging Panel

Eastside Readers’ Choice Award 2020 You can get involved now by casting your vote for the Eastside Readers’ Choice.

Whether you select your favourite local cafe, a much-loved Indian or Italian restaurant or any other type of food venue, all votes are equal.

Voting is free: simply go online to www.rmcmedia.co.uk/events to let us know where you have enjoyed eating out most over the last 12 months. All entries must include a home address and contact details, any multiple entries from the same email address will be disqualified.

Closing date: Monday 31 August

Sponsor an award Any business or individual can get involved in the Eastside Restaurant Awards by sponsoring one of our individual prizes. For example, Dining Diva Catering Equipment, who supply cutlery, plates, glassware and cleaning equipment to a variety of restaurants, hotels and cafes across the region, will once again be sponsoring our Best Newcomer award. A variety of different sponsorship packages are available. To find out more, contact Eastside publishing manager Terri Holt at terri.holt@rmcmedia.co.uk or call her on 07841 901212.

We also want to give Eastside readers a voice on the independent judging panel that decides the ultimate prize – the Eastside Restaurant of the Year.

The search is on to find one reader to join with our other judges, all chosen for their knowledge of food and their passion for dining out on the Eastside scene, to eat together at the three venues that are shortlisted for the Eastside Restaurant of the Year.

You can leave your credit cards at home; all we want is your opinions. And you will need to clear your diary for a few dates later this year when we bring the judges together to dine out and make their choices.

Does this opportunity tickle your tastebuds? To apply for a place on our judging panel, please email the managing editor, Chris Wilson, at chris.wilson@rmcmedia.co.uk and tell him in no more than 150 words what qualities you think the judges should be looking out for in the search for Eastside’s Restaurant of the Year.

BOOK YOUR TABLE NOW Last year’s event was a total sellout so avoid disappointment and secure your place at the 2020 Eastside Restaurant Awards now.

Costs are £60 per head, £550 for a table for ten, £650 for a table for 12. That figure includes a fabulous meal prepared by the chefs from the Hilton Garden Inn Doncaster Racecourse’s highly rated Garden Grille restaurant and drinks on arrival. Contact Eastside’s publishing manager Terri Holt at terri.holt@rmcmedia.co.uk or call her on 07841 901212.

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Bookings being taken for MOTHERS DAY AFTERNOON TEA 21 MARCH WITH MAX BOWKER £24.95/PP MOTHERS DAY LUNCH 22 MARCH 3 COURSE LUNCH £35/PP

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School for success

Fashion show Don’t miss the chance to check out some superb new season fashions with a Joseph Ribkoff Fashion Day and Show at Tiffany in Doncaster on Friday 20 March. 10am - 5pm with the show commencing at 1pm. It's a great way to see all the latest looks for Spring/Summer and a chance to win a £200 fashion voucher. Please contact Tiffany to reserve your seats.

Tel: 01302 340662 or email store@tiffanyfashion.co.uk

In safe hands Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals (DBTH) has been rated ‘Good’ by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), following an inspection which took place in September and October.

The Trust, which operates Doncaster Royal Infirmary (DRI), Bassetlaw Hospital and Montagu Hospital, cares for an average of 475,000 outpatients, 125,000 inpatients and 175,000 emergency admissions every single year. It is one of only six teaching hospitals in Yorkshire and Humber and trains about one third of all medical professionals within the region.

The CQC report published in February recognises a number of areas of quality care, practice and improvement at the Trust. Reflecting an overall positive picture, this latest report means that, in addition to an overall Trust rating of ‘Good’, each individual hospital site operated by DBTH also shares the same accreditation.

The School of Artisan Food, near Worksop, won the title of Best British Cookery School in the first ever national Food and Drink Awards.

Alison Swan Parente, founder of the School in the historic Welbeck estate, collected the award during the glittering ceremony that celebrated the very best of British gastronomy.

Stephen Fry hosted the awards ceremony at the Merchant Taylors’ Hall in London that showcased the high-achievers of the food and drink industry. Among the winners, The School of Artisan Food was recognised for its contribution to teaching all aspects of artisan food production.

“We are thrilled to receive this prestigious award,” said Alison Swan Parente, MBE founder of The School of Artisan Food. “It is a real honour and we are proud to have been recognised for our dedication to the sharing an understanding and appreciation of quality, artisan food.”

“As a not-for profit organisation whose strong values and ethics around sustainability, bio-diversity and simple, healthy food inform everything we do, we pride ourselves on our many training courses for people of all skill levels. We particularly welcome the award at a time when the School is celebrating its 10th anniversary.”

The Welbeck estate is home to Welbeck Bakehouse, Stichelton Dairy cheese made with milk from the estate’s own dairy herd, fresh raw milk from Welbeck Dairy, and handcrafted real ales from Welbeck Abbey Brewery. The produce is available within Welbeck Farm Shop in the Courtyard and also features on the menus within The Harley Café.

Versatile venue For weddings or any other celebration, Doncaster Golf Club offers congratulations and the perfect venue.

Doncaster is a prestigious golf club located a short drive from the town centre, with the facility to cater for up to 130 guests. There is no additional room hire charge for the evening function and free, adequate parking for all guests.

The elegant function room with a picturesque balcony has panoramic views overlooking the golf course.

Doncaster Golf Club’s experienced hospitality team has one objective when organising weddings or any other events - to make it a stress-free day for you and your guests, with exceptional service and top-quality catering.

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THE OBSERVATORY 13th – 20th March 2020 A walking journey through space – see Sheffield Cathedral transformed by sound and light to reveal the universe, galaxies and meteor showers.

Tickets available from www.sheffieldcathedral.org and the Cathedral gift shop: Adults: £6 | Children under 12: £4 I Under 3’s: Free I Family ticket 2 adults and 2 children: £17.50

Book NOW to avoid disappointment.

#TheObservatorySheffield Image: Luxmuralis Artistic Collaboration at Lichfield Cathedral

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THE DIARY THEATRE MUSIC COMEDY EVENTS

EVENTS Spring Wedding Exhibition

MUSIC Louis Tomlinson 27 March / The Dome www.dclt.co.uk Local boy, and former One Direction star, Louis Tomlinson returns ‘home’ as part of his first ever solo tour on the back of his debut album, Walls.

29 March Holiday Inn, High Road Warmsworth, Doncaster, DN4 9UX www.holidayinn.co.uk/hi dondoncaster From cakes to cars, photo booths to photography organise all the extras for your wedding day at the Spring Exhibition.

Warmsworth Hall will be dressed for a wedding and wedding coordinators on hand to help plan your special day.

RACING Unibet Lincoln Race Day

THEATRE Lulu: The Louise Brooks Story 5 March / Doncaster Little Theatre www.doncasterlittletheatre.co.uk A new musical, set in the glamorous excess of the 1920s, telling the story of iconic movie star Louise Brooks. A tempestuous star with a reputation as an unrepentant hedonist, Louise harbours a secret which holds the key to her apparently self destructive behaviour. A secret well hidden in a whirlwind of sexual adventures, and a party lifestyle which defined the roaring twenties.

Our House 18-21 March / Cast www.castindoncaster.com Doncaster Stage Productions is delighted to bring its next production ‘Our House’ to CAST. This high-energy musical explodes onto the stage featuring the music and lyrics of Madness with dynamic dance routines. It’s a touching tale of life and love, heartbreak and comedy, right and wrong. You’ll be singing ‘It Must be Love’ all the way home!

Tickets are priced from £20 (adults) and £18 (under 26s).

Call 01302 303959 or email @castindoncaster.com

The Mousetrap

28 March / Doncaster Racecourse www.doncaster-racecourse.co.uk Officially opening the UK flat turf season, the Unibet Lincoln Raceday showcases world-class racing at the heart of Doncaster on Town Moor.

The highlight of the race card is the Unibet Lincoln, a heritage Handicap worth £100,000 in prize money.

Entertainment includes music from Brass Band ‘Flat Cap Brass’ and a live performance from Chasing Mumford, the official Mumford & Sons tribute.’

The Magical World of Racing 29 March / Doncaster Racecourse www.doncaster-racecourse.co.uk A day of racing for the whole family. On arrival visit Professor Dumblecaster and his magical cap, children can then make their own wand and learn a spell or two, before Professor Pout inducts them into the Magical World of Racing.

23-28 March / Cast www.castindoncaster.com Discover why Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap has kept people guessing for so long, becoming the longest running show of any kind in the history of theatre. The scene is set when a group of people gathered in a country house cut off by the snow discover, to their horror, that there is a murderer in their midst. Who can it be? One by one the suspicious characters reveal their sordid pasts until at the last, nerve-shredding moment the identity and the motive are finally revealed.

COMEDY Billy Pearce 6 March / The Dome / www.dclt.co.uk Billy, who was born in Leeds, first came to national prominence when he appeared in Central TV’s top talent show ‘New Faces’, winning his heat and qualifying for the final. His impact was immediate, and he was quickly snapped up for stage and TV appearances, culminating with his first series for BBC television, ‘You Gotta Be Joking’.

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MOTORING

LOOKING FOR SOMETHING SPECIAL? JORDAN CUTFORTH HAS JUST THE THING...

One in 30 This Bentley Mulsanne 6.75 Edition by Mulliner will be the final farewell to the company’s flagship luxury motor representing the best in British craftsmanship and engineering.

Restricted to just 30 units worldwide, the Mulsanne will take with it the iconic 6.75-litre V8 motor which as stands is the longest serving V8 in continuous production in the world.

Each 6.75 edition will come with dark tints to the Flying B bonnet mascot and the 21-inch Mulsanne Speed wheel will feature a unique bright-machined finish with gloss black pockets. Under the bonnet, each engine number plaque will be signed by Bentley’s Chairman and Chief Executive, Adrian Hallmark.

Small and sporty After a brief hiatus, the much-loved VW Up! GTI is back and is better than ever before.

Still keeping with the cheekily deceiving 1.0-litre 133hp petrol engine, the GTI will accelerate from 0-62mph in 8.8 seconds. Not too shabby for a threecylinder motor. Standard equipment has been improved including a multifunction camera with lane assist, curtain airbags and a smartphone integration cradle. A six-speed manual is the transmission offered and 53.3 mpg is the stated combined fuel economy figure.

The GTI comes with 17-inch ‘Oswald’ alloy wheels, GTI badging and the hallmark ‘Jacara’ checked cloth upholstery, as well as ambient lighting.

The Up! GTI is available in both threeand five-door body styles.

Three-door body style starts from £15,895 with the five-door starting at £16,295.

Back to black Based on the FR sport trim, the Seat Ateca Black Edition adds a number of features that enhance both the looks and the practicality of the car.

On the outside, the Black Edition has gloss black door mirrors, window and grille surrounds, gloss black roof rails and unique 19-inch gloss black alloy wheels. Colours available include Crystal Black, Nevada White, Velvet Red and Rhodium Grey.

Inside there are black leather seats with all Black Editions coming with their Winter Pack which includes heated seats, heated washers for the full LED headlights and a wash water level indicator.

Engines available range from a 148hp 1.5-litre petrol to a 2.0-litre diesel offering 187hp, all-wheel drive and a DSG gearbox.

Available to order now priced from £28,845.

Big in every way The Mercedes – AMG GLB 35 4MATIC is now on sale, with prices starting from £48,665 OTR. First customer deliveries are expected to arrive in Summer 2020.

The car features a 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol engine, which has an output of 306hp and 400Nm. 0 to 62 mph takes 5.2 seconds and has a VMAX of 155mph.

As standard comes a multimedia system with ‘Hey Mercedes’ voice activation; 10.25-inch digital cockpit display and 10.25-inch touchscreen media display; Augmented Reality navigation; DAB radio; harddisk navigation and wireless charging for your smartphone.

LED headlights, panoramic sunroof, 20-inch AMG wheels finished in matt black, heated front electrically adjustable memory seats, Burmester surround sound system and ambient lighting with 64 colours also come as standard.

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Practical and fun FALL IN LOVE WITH THE NEW HYUNDAI i10. yundai’s all-new third generation i10 is a cool, compact city car that is turning heads and winning the hearts of discerning drivers.

If you’re looking for something that is not just stylish but also practical for everyday motoring, the i10 ticks all the boxes.

Pay a visit to Read Hyundai, Doncaster and you’ll fall in love instantly with a car that has a sleek, contemporary look. It has softer surfaces and sharper lines than its predecessor and a wider body and longer wheelbase, making for a roomier cabin.

This really is a complete makeover of a car that’s been around since 2007. As well as new exterior and interior designs, different equipment and driving dynamics mean it is a brand new car from the ground up, with a focus on technology and the latest safety features and a full five-seat configuration.

For a car of this size and class the kit and tech are out of this world with all the toys that can make modern motoring such a pleasure – like Bluelink telematics, intelligent speed limit warning function, subscription-free Apple CarPlay and Android Auto and DAB radio.

But for all the new i10’s stylish interior and exterior makeover, it retains the practical city car manoeuvrability and outstanding value for money that has always made the i10 a popular choice.

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overall look of this head-turning vehicle long enough to check under the bonnet, there’s a 1.0-litre MPi 3-cylinder engine with 67PS and 96Nm torque, as well as a 1.2-litre MPi 4-cylinder with 84PS and 118Nm torque.

Both these engines are available with two transmission choices, a five-gear manual transmission and a five-gear automated manual transmission (AMT), which increases efficiency thanks to its lighter weight and reduced friction.

Idle Stop and Go (ISG) is a standard feature, helping to lower fuel consumption and CO2 emissions by automatically switching off the engine when the car comes to a halt.

The i10 SE 1.0 MPi 67PS five-speed manual offers a high level of standard equipment that includes DAB radio with 3.8” display, Bluetooth, air conditioning, electric windows, leather steering wheel and gear lever, electric mirror adjustment and cruise control. Standard safety equipment includes Lane Keep Assist (LKA), Driver Attention Alert (DAA), High Beam Assist (HBA) and Forward Collision Warning System (FCWS) with integrated Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB), Lane Departure Warning System with Lane Keep Assist (LKAS) and eCall, which can automatically dial emergency services in the event of a serious accident, shortening response times and improving post-accident protection.

The i10 SE Connect 1.0 MPi 67PS

five-speed manual has specification enhancements over the SE include 15” alloy wheels, an 8” touchscreen display audio, rear view camera, subscription free Apple CarPlay™ and Android Auto™, Bluetooth with voice activation and 2 rear speakers. The i10 SE Connect is also available with a 1.2 MPi 84PS four cylinder engine, with both powertrains available as a five-speed manual, or a new five-speed automated manual transmission.

Offering even further equipment, the i10 Premium 1.0 MPi 67PS fivespeed manual includes 16” alloy wheels, halogen bi-function headlamps with integrated position light, LED daytime running lamps, front fog lamps and privacy glass. Interior specification is further enhanced with heated front seats and steering wheel, as well as a unique to Premium honeycomb design to the dashboard, door and gear lever surround trims.

Practical, fun and a joy to handle – pay a visit to Read Hyundai in Doncaster or Worksop to book your test drive or visit www.read-hyundai.co.uk Read Hyundai Doncaster Middle Bank, Doncaster Carr Industrial Estate, Doncaster, DN4 5JJ Tel: 01302 246524 Read Hyundai Worksop Retford Road, Worksop, S80 2QD Tel: 01909 490726

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£ £12,495 12,495 The all-new Hyundai i10 may be a small car, but it makes a big impression.

Featuring a fresh and expressive new design, it’s full of cutting-edge technology and safety equipment.

• 8” Touch Screen Display with Smar tphone Integration and LIVE Ser vices • Rear View Camera • DAB Digital Radio • Apple CarPlay and Android Auto Phone Connectivity • Wireless Charging Pad

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www.read-hyundai.co.uk Fuel economy and CO2** results for the Hyundai range: Mpg (l/100km) (combined): 28.0 (10.1) - 247..8 (1..114).. CO2** emiss emissions: 0 - 244 g/km. Figures shown are forr compar com ability ca s tested to the same technical procedures. These figures may not reflect real life driving results, purposes; only compare fuel consumption and CO2 figures with otherr car which will depend upon a number of factors including accessories fitted (post registration n)), variations in weather, driving drivin styles and vehicle load. Model shown forr illu illustration purposes only. This offer replaces all previouslyy advertised offers. Terms e and a conditions apply.

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