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FEATURES 22 Fire up the grill
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In the swing... For year-round good weather, and great golf courses, Tenerife is hard to beat. P46
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PROMOTIONWOSSKOW BROWN
John Knight, solicitor and assistant head of property at Wosskow Brown, on why now is the right time for home buyers to appoint a solicitor.
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hen the sun is shining on a glorious summer’s day, there’s nothing like whipping out the barbecue and inviting a few friends and family round for a good old knees-up – and what could possibly go wrong? While everyone is enjoying the Pimm’s, you’ve got meat, buns and skewers practically smoking out your ears, and – uhoh – those luxurious leek and cheddar sausages – which you could hardly wait to impress your loved ones with – have started to look more like the hot charcoal that’s cooking them than the succulent bronzedbanger you’d imagined. To ensure all malfunctions are avoided, and so you can enjoy your summer’s day stress-free, filled with impeccably grilled meats; we’ve put together a handy guide to accomplish the perfect barbecue, including cooking techniques, pros and cons of gas and coal barbecues, as well as a recipe to try out.
SETTING UP THE BARBECUE With charcoal cooking, you know it’s ready when it’s covered in a thin layer of grey ash. It doesn’t take too long to reach this stage and there’s no rush to cook on it as it stays hot for a long while. Arrange the hot charcoal in the centre-third of the barbecue, so there’s room for you to move the food away from the heat if need be. Place your food around the column of heat, so as the food cooks and the fat melts, it won’t splash on to the hot charcoal, causing flare-ups. This method should stop your food from blackening. If anything does start to cook too quickly, then simply move it further towards the outside of the grill. Top tips for not burning your food: • Don't cook too soon, use the charcoal’s heat, not flames • Use all of the grill space to cook, not just above the heat • If you have a lid for your barbecue you can use the lid to control flare ups
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STEAK SUCCESS Grilling the perfect steak is something of an art form. Although the phrase ‘practise makes perfect’ is apt for this skill, if you follow these simple steps, you should have no trouble grilling a fantastic steak.
TRY THIS TASTY RECIPE:
• Firstly, allow your steak to reach room temperature. • Trim any excess fat off and season your steak to taste, with a brush of olive oil and some cracked salt and pepper. • Oil the grill by grabbing a piece of the trimmed-off fat with a pair of tongs and rubbing it across the grill. • Ensure the barbecue is piping hot and place each steak on the grill for one minute, turn and grill the second side for another minute. Turn again and rotate slightly, to get a diamond-grill pattern. Cook the steak on this side for half the remaining cooking time (see below for guide), and then turn once more to complete. • Remove from the heat. Check the steaks are cooked to preference by using the ‘face test’: cheek – rare, chin – medium and forehead – well-done. If you press the steak and then compare it with the fleshiness of each of these facial features, it provides a decent guide of well-done-ness. • Allow them to rest for five minutes; letting the juices flow from the centre and creating an all-round, succulent taste. For different flavours, soak your steak in a marinade overnight and enjoy with some salad, a corn on the cob, or whatever sides take your fancy.
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Divide these times in half for each side. Remember these are approximate and will vary depending heat. Thickness
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CHARCOAL v GAS It’s a debate which has the power to cause heated arguments amongst the more Sainsbury’s ‘Grill Me’ gas experienced of barbecuers, who barbecue, £399 have tried and tested both, and faithfully chosen the preferred side for life. It is, of course, the gas v charcoal dispute. Those that are pro-gas will argue that their apparatus provides instant ignition, instead of waiting for the coals to burn, it’s easier to control and adjust the heat and flames and easy-to-clean drip trays provide much less mess than lots of grey ash. On the flip side, loyal charcoal fans will argue that the process of lighting the coals and standing nearby with a glass of wine while they burn is an integral part of the barbecuing experience. The smoky goodness that comes from charcoal also provides a distinct flavouring that a gas cooker simply cannot replicate. While both clearly present their pros and cons, ultimately if you’re looking for less mess and quickness – go for the gas barbecue. Whereas if you’re looking for the more authentic barbecue experience, smoke ‘n’ all, then perhaps charcoal is for you. www.regionalmagazine.co.uk
VEGGIE TREAT
HALLOUMI KEBABS WITH THYME AND LEMON BASTE Cook time: 15-25 minutes Serves 4
Ingredients 2 medium courgettes 2 peppers (red/yellow) 1 large red onion 250g low fat halloumi cheese 16 cherry tomatoes Pitta bread, to serve For the lemon baste: 1 tbsp olive oil 2 tbsp lemon juice 2 tsp Dijon mustard Method 1. Halve the courgettes lengthways and thickly slice. Cut the onion into wedges and separate into pieces. 2. Thread the halloumi, cherry tomatoes, courgettes and onion onto eight skewers. Cover and chill the kebabs until you are ready to cook (you can do this up to half a day ahead.) 3. To make the baste, mix together the olive oil, lemon juice, thyme, mustard and seasoning. This can also be made ahead and chilled too. 4. Preheat the barbecue or grill and arrange the kebabs on the rack. 5. Brush with the baste, stirring it first to make sure the ingredients are blended. Cook for 4-5 minutes, turning often, until the cheese begins to turn golden and the vegetables are just tender. 6. Serve while still hot with warm pitta bread. For meat-lovers simply add chunks of beef, chicken or lamb and grill until cooked through.
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ENTERTAIN THE FAMILY School’s out for summer... so, what to do with the kids? Phoebe Seymour has some great ideas.
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he summer holidays seem to come round faster and faster every year and with it, the pressures of trying to find activities to entertain you and your whole family. Just researching somewhere to visit can be a day-long task in itself. Thankfully, we’ve taken the stress out of all that planning with our round-up of the best days out, all within a two-hour drive of Sheffield. So whether you want to encourage your kids to try a new sport, or want an activity that will appeal to all the family, there’s always something for everyone to do this summer.
Rother Valley Country Park Mansfield Road, Wales Bar, Sheffield, S26 5PQ Tel: 0114 247 1452 www.rothervalleycountrypark.co.uk The idyllic Rother Valley Country Park is a great place to enjoy the outdoors this summer with plenty of events and activities to watch or take part in. Junior rangers – aimed at 9-14 year olds – will be run throughout the summer for children who enjoy being outdoors and want to learn about the environment. Rother Valley’s Miniature Train, which goes from the main car park to the main lake and back, will also return this summer. Adventure Valley (formerly known as Playdales) is open daily and has swings, slides and much more for children aged 12 years and under to enjoy. Bring your own barbecue, play outdoor games or watch the water sports and events as they take place. The park is a beautiful 750-acre open space to let the children run around and have fun.
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Sheffield Cable Waterski Rother Valley Country Park, Mansfield Road, Wales Bar, Sheffield, S26 5PQ Tel: 01142 511717 www.sheffieldcablewaterski.com Why not try kneeboarding, waterskiing or wakeboarding with the kids this summer? Eight to 12 year olds can join the Saturday morning Junior Riders Club (only £20 including kit), whilst over 12s can learn during normal opening hours (12-16 £17 per session) – book over the phone on 0114 251 1717 for busy times and for the best deals, or turn up at reception on the day. A monthly competition the Ten Feet High Series, features multiple categories including professional, intermediate and rookies. Come along and watch all the action on 15 August to see what it’s all about. To find out about learning to kneeboard/waterski/wakeboard or to find date for the Ten Feet High Series visit the website www.sheffieldcablewaterski.com
Rother Valley Golf Centre Mansfield Road, Wales Bar, Sheffield, S26 5PQ Tel: 0114 247 3000 www.rothervalleygolfcentre.co.uk Offering an 18-hole course, a short course with the option of new larger ‘fun golf holes’ – ideal for children or beginners, a driving range and a fully licensed bar and restaurant, Rother Valley Golf Centre has all the facilities to transform you into an able golf player and guarantee an enjoyable day out surrounded by beautiful countryside. Parties, special occasions and functions can be hosted at the golf centre and members and societies are welcome. Reduced prices for under 18s are also available at the centre along with junior golf classes being run throughout the summer. www.regionalmagazine.co.uk
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Eckington Swimming Pool Gosber Street, Eckington, Sheffield, S21 4DA Tel: 01246 217481 www.ne-derbyshire.gov.uk/ just-do-more Youngsters can get out and get active this summer holiday with a packed programme at Eckington Swimming Pool. Great-value swimming deals are available every weekday – including a family swim for £9.15 or a kids’ swim for £2.15. Fun classes in the pool include aquafun, aquafitness and an aquadisco to the latest chart hits. They even do adult, junior and toddler swimming lessons. Fancy learning to Scuba? DiveWorld gives youngsters a chance to do a ‘Try-Dive’ each month. You can also do a full diving course or organise a group booking. Visit the website at www.ne-derbyshire.gov.uk/just-do-more or call 01246 217481 for more details.
Robin Hood Festival LEGOLAND Discovery Centre Barton Square, The Trafford Centre, Manchester M17 8AS Tel: 0871 222 2662 For every child, LEGO is an essential part of the toy basket. Immerse your child in the exciting world of LEGO with a number of attractions including the LEGO 4D cinema. This experience will have you on the edge of your seat as an incredible action adventure unfolds in 3D and then comes to life as flurries of wind, rain and even snow burst into the auditorium. LEGO CITY: Forest Pursuit allows children to take part in their very own driving adventure as they are able to drive their own offroad LEGO vehicle. Children and adults alike can enjoy MINILAND, as the local area has been transformed into miniature life out of nearly 1.5 million LEGO bricks. LEGOLAND Discovery Centre has many more attractions on offer and promises to keep your children entertained amongst their many enjoyable building blocks.
Sherwood Forest Visitor Centre, Edwinstowe, Nottinghamshire, NG21 9HN Tel: 08444 775678 www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/robinhood Enjoy a day of medieval fun at this year’s 31st annual Robin Hood festival from 3-9 August. Taking place in Sherwood Forest, where the heroic outlaw stole from the rich and gave to the poor, this exciting festival will transport you back to the medieval period with costumed characters, musicians, open-air theatre shows, falconry displays, archery and jousting. The festival is a favourite with families and there will be a daily programme packed full of free, fun and educational activities for all ages. There will also be story tellers, comedy acts and of course, Robin Hood and the Sheriff of Nottingham who will clash once more.
Renishaw Hall & Gardens Renishaw, Sheffield, S21 3WB Tel: 01246 432310 www.renishaw-hall.co.uk If wandering around magnificent stately homes and gardens is your idea of the perfect summer’s day, you’ll love the gorgeous Italianate gardens at Renishaw Hall. The grounds also include smaller gardens, woodland and lakes. Visitors to the Hall can enjoy a guided tour and see spectacular collections of art and historical artefacts. Although this is a day out that will appeal more to grown-ups, the shop provides some tasty treats and gorgeous gifts to take home to the little ones, whilst adults can purchase award-winning still and sparkling white wine made with grapes from the Renishaw vineyard. You can also turn your day into a special occasion by enjoying afternoon tea with cucumber sandwiches, scones, jam and cream in their gallery café. Catering packages are available for groups, including an all-inclusive package which helps you make the most of your day at Renishaw. >>>
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Yorkshire Wildlife Park Brockholes Lane, Branton, Doncaster, DN3 3NH Tel: 01302 535057 www.yorkshirewildlifepark.com After winning the title of Yorkshire’s Most Magnificent Attraction in 2012 and being entered into the 2015 TripAdvisor Hall of Fame, this wildlife park is a place you and your children won’t want to miss out on. The park has animals from all over the world including lions from Romania and lemurs from Madagascar. Tigers, leopards, meerkats, zebras, giraffes, baboons and many more animals are also at the park. Their newest attraction is the Project Polar Reserve, home to polar bear Victor. The park is very children-friendly, and kids often favour the ‘Wallaby Walkabout’ – a walk-through enclosure home to wallabies. The wildlife park has such a huge variety of animals, expect your children to be in awe of all the magnificent creatures during a day out at the Yorkshire Wildlife Park.
Aston Springs Farm Mansfield Road, Aston, S26 5PQ Tel: 0114 287 6699 www.astonspringsfarm.co.uk Aston Springs Farm is a working farm open to visitors with a focus on nature and animals. Take a beautiful, mile long walk with farm animals, red deer, alpacas, rheas, and lots more, including wildlife ponds and bird hide. They also hold children's parties, young farmer days and farm club. Aston's is a farmhouse-style restaurant sat in the middle of a farmyard setting. They pride themselves on producing delicious, home-cooked food that is locally sourced. Join them for breakfast 10-12noon or lunch 12noon-4pm. Mouth-watering cakes and scones are freshly baked daily. Set in the Hayloft, the paint-a-pot studio is a hub of creativity. Choose from a variety of activities; pot painting, decopatch and mosaic on a range of pots. Birthday parties are available after school hours and weekends as are group evenings. Short clay and painting classes are also available.
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Tropical Butterfly House, Wildlife & Falconry Centre Woodsetts Road, North Anston near Sheffield, S25 4EQ Tel: 01909 569416 www.butterflyhouse.co.uk Welcome to a world of unforgettable animal encounters and a fantastic family day out. Discover meerkats, butterflies, birds of prey, lemurs, and other amazing wildlife from across the globe. Exciting events this summer include Medieval Mayhem from 21 July to 31 August where you can try your hand at archery, watch the birds of prey and parrots soar at the free-flying bird shows and entertain the kids with the Medieval Puppet Show featuring Chompy the Dragon. A medieval woodland walk will also take you and your family back in time with talks from costumed staff. If you prefer learning about the wildlife, there are Amazing Animal Encounters and shows scheduled every day. You can meet animals from around the world up close and find out more about them from their specialist keepers and presenters. There’s always an attraction to please everyone at The Tropical Butterfly House. www.regionalmagazine.co.uk
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In terms of the layout, you’d struggle to find a more diverse For details ca ll course than Birley Wood. The 0114 2233 81 5, upward-sweeping fairways of 01142 6472 62 for the third and fourth holes lead the Pro’s Shop or into the tricky fifth and the visit website sideways-sloping sixth. www.sivltd.c om/golf The course has a comprehensive network of irrigation and drainage, making it perfectly playable throughout the year. The course is challenging, but not too punishing and so offers an enjoyable challenge to players of all abilities. It’s easy to see why many players of all ages and experience want to come and see what Birley Wood has to offer. The golf course also has a friendly and welcoming golf club on site. The club offers developing players with the opportunity to gain an official handicap and play in a wide spectrum of competitions. Those wanting to improve their golf and for lessons and advice, can contact golf professional Jonathan Pyle. The course is operated by Sheffield City Trust Group and 7 Hills Trust Group. It offers a variety of membership products to suit players of all standards from beginner memberships, which include coaching, to the well-established and extremely good value ‘Golfit’ membership allowing unlimited use of four golf courses and seven gyms across Sheffield and Chesterfield.
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he latest sporting craze has made its way to the region – and is set to kick off at one of Chesterfield’s most popular golf courses. Footgolf, a hybrid of golf and football, is available at Tapton Park Golf Course. The game is played in the same format as golf but with the use of footballs instead of golf balls and requires players to kick rather than use a club. The player who plays the 12-hole course in the fewest shots wins the game. Andy Carnall, golf manager at Sheffield City Trust, which manages Tapton Park Golf Course, said: “We’re really excited to be launching footgolf and we can’t wait to see people enjoying this latest craze. “Footgolf is one of the fastest growing sports in the country and is something that people of all ages For more can try. We would encourage groups of friends information and families to come along and have a go.” about footgolf at Footgolf will be played on the pitch and putt Tapton Park Golf Course, course which has larger holes on the greens for or to book a game, visit the size five footballs which are provided. www.sivltd.com/footgolf Why not give footgolf a go with our reader or call offer? Quote “Image Magazine” when booking 01246 239500. your visit and pay only £5 adult and £4 child. Offer ends 31 July 2015.
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Multi-million pound revamp for Ponds Forge A state-of-the-art gym expansion and brand new changing facilities – including sauna and steam room – will be introduced at Ponds Forge International Sports Centre as part of a multi-million pound refurbishment. Thanks to a major investment by Sheffield City Trust (SCT) and Sheffield City Council, it will be leading in ultra-modern technology with a Wellness System and MyWellness Cloud equipment to track fitness development, Technogym apparatus and the dynamic, pressure-sensitive lighting and sound Prama system which will bring the gym’s floors and walls to life to create an energetic and motivating atmosphere. Steve Brailey, chief executive of SCT, said: “All this will contribute to our ongoing goal to improve the health and wellbeing of Sheffield by creating top-of-the-range venues where local people can go to exercise and improve their fitness.” Until 21 September, there will be a temporary gym in the sports hall. All refurbishment work is expected to be completed by the end of October. Councillor Isobel Bowler, cabinet member for neighbourhoods at Sheffield City Council, said: “Ponds Forge is one of the city’s most
prestigious sports facilities and is an excellent city centre venue for everyone from children learning to swim through to Olympic-level athletes. I am delighted that the facilities there will be enhanced.” SCT is reviewing the gym class schedule and will make customers aware of the new timetable as soon as it is revised. For more information about Ponds Forge International Sports Centre, visit: www.sivltd.com/ponds_forge. For more information about Fitness Unlimited visit www.fitnessunlimited.co.uk/pondsforge-developments.
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Charity triathlon raises £300 Kath Morgan-Cresswell and Elaine Kirby – residents at Brunswick Gardens Retirement Village in Woodhouse – completed a sponsored triathlon. The challenge comprised a ten mile walk from Woodhouse to Rother Valley Country Park, a five-mile bike ride around Rother Valley and one hour on exercise machines in the Village’s gym. Their efforts raised £300 for Brunswick Gardens’ self-funding gardening club to purchase compost, seeds and other equipment.
Hotel honoured BEST WESTERN PLUS Aston Hall Hotel has received a TripAdvisor® Certificate of Excellence award for the second consecutive year. Now in its fifth year, the award celebrates excellence in hospitality and is given only to establishments that consistently achieve great reviews on TripAdvisor. “Winning the award for the second
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Aston Carnival, this year taking place on 1 August 11am-5pm with a theme of Yorkshire Day, is now in its tenth year. From small beginnings, it has grown into an annual event on Lodge Lane playing field. There will be plenty to entertain the whole family, including knights in battle, a live band, a parade, a fun fair, dancers and gymnasts, a dog show and refreshments. The carnival queen and her attendants will arrive at the head of the parade, which starts at Swallownest Primary at 11am. They will be escorted onto the field by knights in armour and then crowned by the deputy mayor of Rotherham, who will also open the event. Any surplus money generated by the carnival will be passed to local charities and good causes.
consecutive year is a true source of pride for the entire team and we’d like to thank all of our guests who took the time to complete a review on TripAdvisor,” said the hotel’s general manager Raquel Silva. “There is no greater seal of approval than being recognised by our loyal customers. Worksop Road, Sheffield S26 2EE Tel: 0114 287 2309 www.astonhallhotel.co.uk
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LIFE INSIDE ‘THE BUBBLE’
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From fine art to fantastic beaches and 24-hour party people, there are plenty of reasons why Tel Aviv is becoming THE short break destination of choice, writes Chris Wilson.
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snapshot of Tel Aviv is likely to contain at least three of the following: a spectacular seafront with palm trees and golden sands, beautifully preserved Bauhaus architecture, ultramodern tower blocks, building sites, leafy boulevards... and a handful of impossibly cool dressed-down twenty-somethings making an art form out of doing nothing in particular. This is the city that took a long, hard look at the political and religious strife that most of the world associates with Israel, and decided it would rather throw a party instead. They call it The Bubble, and it’s easy to see why. Well, that’s one side of the story, and if you are looking for a short break destination that provides brilliant beaches, shopping, smart restaurants, and a
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relentless dusk ‘til dawn nightlife you won’t be disappointed. You will, however, only be getting half the story. Tel Aviv is certainly big and brash, with an ever-changing skyline thanks to the huge number of very tall buildings being thrown up to cope with a booming population and vibrant business culture – but appearances can be deceptive. The “anything goes” culture that makes this city a magnet for the modern world’s 24-hour party people, has also created a haven for artists, designers and creative minds, a point that was very much brought home to me as soon as I checked in to the Artplus Hotel. This chic and understated hotel (blink and you’ll miss the entrance) is dedicated to Israeli art. Five local artists were commissioned to create the murals that set www.regionalmagazine.co.uk
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the tone for the décor on each of the five floors. Retro-style furniture combines with clean modern design. My own room was a white cube with splashes of red acrylic paint on canvas designed by acclaimed local artist Elfrat Gal Nur. All rooms provide scribbling pads and coloured crayons, encouraging guests to catch the mood and get creative. With video installations on the stairwells and a ‘virtual’ Persian-style carpet projected onto the lobby floor, I found the whole set-up great fun. The location is hard to beat. You may not get a sea view but it is a two-minute stroll to Tel Aviv beach and the beachfront promenade. They also do great breakfasts and have a happy hour with nibbles and wine for guests every afternoon. Whether you are here to soak up the culture, hit the beach or crawl the bars, Artplus is the ideal base for your stay. If you want to get to grips with what is happening in Tel Aviv right now, head for the Sarona Complex. Hyped as the New City of Tel Aviv, it is a mix of unique Tel Aviv architectural history and a fusion of urban experiences, incorporating art, culture, entertainment and leisure. Despite the relentless building programme, huge efforts are being made to renovate and preserve. In the Templer settlement, one of the first modern agricultural settlements in Palestine dating back to the 1870s, we stumbled across an immaculately preserved olive press alongside a very cool modern wine bar built into the basement of one of the old dwellings. Often when a city embarks on a massive modernisation programme like this – and the corporate world is pouring millions into the new business-minded Tel Aviv – alternative lifestyles are marginalised and the result is a sterile banality. Not here, where street art (graffiti if you prefer) thrives. These aren’t just chancers with a few cans of spray paint. Committed artists like Maya Gelfman, a 37-year-old who has been exhibited at art fairs around the world, can take weeks working on complex, striking designs that all carry her tell-tale heart signature. There are many more like her. From the overtly political to the simply pretty, this unofficial art is as much a part of the cityscape as the sleek new office blocks and the cool bars. For something slightly less cerebral, take a stroll along the waterfront. From the billionaire’s boy toy yachts in the harbour to the surfers and beach volleyball aficionados, it’s the perfect setting to find a café to settle down for a spot of people watching. I didn’t spot any dog grooming parlours but they must exist, judging by the number of primped pooches strutting alongside their owners. For a more traditional take on Israeli life a visit to Jaffa is a must. Home of the Artists Quarter, also known as Yafo, this is the ancient port city out of which Tel Aviv has now grown. Jaffa has, in recent years, been regenerated with the old narrow streets and courtyards
“The ‘anything goes’ culture that makes this city a magnet for the modern world’s 24-hour party people, has also created a haven for artists, designers and creative minds.” becoming another highly desirable part of Tel Aviv’s urban tapestry. The narrow passageways and ancient buildings in the Old City of Jaffa are worlds away from modern Tel Aviv, and if you’ve had a hectic Saturday night the quiet cafes serving the most fantastic coffee and freshly squeezed pomegranate juice provide the perfect Sunday morning pick-me-up. Jaffa is also home to the brilliant, barmy Bet Ilana Gur Museum, which exhibits original sculptures and designs of the artist Ilana Gur and also serves as her private home. The museum building stands on a hill in Old Jaffa with breathtaking views of the new city and the Mediterranean. The museum’s collections boast works of art both from Israel and throughout the world; sculptures by Henry Moore, ethnic art from Africa and South America, experimental art from around the world. Eclectic is the word and Gur the collector clearly favours art with a strong sense of self-expression. Even if you are not an art fanatic the views from the roof of the museum, back across to Tel Aviv, are mesmerising. It’s the perfect spot to draw breath, try to put everything you’ve seen into some sort of perspective, and plan your next visit.
Fact Box • For more information regarding Israel, please visit www.thinkisrael.com. • Rooms at the Artplus Hotel, Tel Aviv start from $158 (approximately £102.84). For more information and to book, please visit www.atlas.co.il/art-hotel-tel-aviv
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Words: John Murphy
TEEING OFF IN TENERIFE An inviting climate and stunning courses make the largest of the Canary islands an ideal year-round destination for golfers.
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raditionally Tenerife has been the first choice as a winter sun destination, offering the prospect of heat, fine beaches and a break from bleak British weather. That perception is now changing with the realisation that the island, the largest of the Canaries, offers attractions as an all-yearround destination. The principal among these is the climate – temperatures average 22 degrees centigrade and 27 degrees is rarely exceeded. There is no variation in temperature between summer and winter months and it is increasingly seen as a better alternative to traditional summer destinations such as Spain and Portugal where temperatures can be oppressive in the summer months. The tourist industry is helping to encourage this influx of new visitors in the summer by offering attractive rates for hotels and for playing golf on the eight courses on the island. The mild but warm climate in the summer makes golf a pleasure in Tenerife and golf parties or couples would be well advised to consider the island as the ideal destination. Tenerife is just over four hours’ flight time away (Monarch fly from a number of UK airports) and one of the courses closest to the airport is Golf Las Americas. The verdant 18-hole course is formed from a natural amphitheatre of land with stunning views over the Atlantic and the island of La Gomera, home to the Canaries’ ninth golf course El Tecina. The par 72 was designed by John Jacobs and is a perfect example of a really good resort course. The fairways are enticingly wide as they snake around lines of pine and palm trees and the greens, with some undulations, are fair and true. The Bermuda grass on the fairways means that clean ball striking is the order of the day. It is not unduly long and some of the shorter par fours and
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fives offer the average club golfer the chance of that rare commodity: a birdie. A review would be incomplete without mention of the wonderful clubhouse with balconies overlooking the course and its exotic flowers and fauna. The quality of food and service is excellent as would be anticipated with it being part of the five-star Hotel Las Madrigueras resort. Many of the luxurious and spacious bedrooms, the terraces, the restaurant and the swimming pool overlook the course and it is ideally situated being close to both Los Cristianos and Playa de Las Americas. As is the case with many golfing destinations, especially on the continent, courses such as Golf Las Americas are attached to a hotel which offers discounted rates to play and stay. The rates improve in the summer months so that one night’s bed and breakfast here for two plus one round of golf is offered from 202 euros until 30 September 2015. The Abama course is another attached to a hotel, the RitzCarlton, where special rates are offered. The course contrasts markedly with Golf Las Americas; it is more of a stadium course
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Factbox Monarch, the scheduled leisure airline, operates flights to Tenerife from Birmingham, Leeds Bradford, London Gatwick, London Luton and Manchester airports with fares, including taxes, starting from £69.99 one way. For further information or to book Monarch Flights, Monarch Holidays or Monarch Hotels, visit www.monarch.co.uk.
to Golf Costa Adeje, arguably the flagship and most famous course on the island having staged the Spanish Ladies’ Open last September. The Pepe Gancedo layout is highly unusual – raised terraces made from boulders run across a number of fairways, old farm walls line holes and some bunkers incorporate the volcanic signature sand of Tenerife. There is a sense that the course is longestablished and very traditional. This, plus the fantastic views, makes the course a pleasure to play. A number of holes have greens perched on the headland, framed by the azure colours of the ocean below. Other courses on the island include the Manuel Pinero modified Golf del Sur, the Donald Steel designed Amarilla Golf, the Ballesteros Buenavista, the very traditional Real Club de Golf de Tenerife, and Golf la Rosaleda. Further details of golf packages and special summer rates can be found at www.webtenerife.com/golf. Golf is not the only attraction on Tenerife. It’s home to 70 beaches, the majority of which have been awarded blue flag status. It’s an island of two halves; the lush north of the island complements the sunny and dry south, shielded from the wind and humidity by a mountainous landscape which divides the island into two different worlds. At the heart of the mountainous range is the Tiede National Park which features the spectacular Mount Tiede. Vast volcanic craters greet the visitor and imprints of lava flows remain etched on the craggy landscape. A cable car will take you up to the very top of the volcano – although some hearty souls do attempt to walk. Whale and dolpin watching is also popular. The waters around the island are home to about 400 short-finned pilot whales and numerous bottlenose dolphins and tours are available all year round. Tenerife also has a well-deserved reputation as a culinary destination with its excellent food being complemented by some award-winning local wines which owe their success both to great imagination and the subtropical climate. In addition to Hotel Las Madrigueras, visitors might want to consider the plush five-star Iberostar Anthelia Hotel or the comfortable and friendly Hotel Suite Villa Maria – also five-star. The former offers discounted packages to stay and play at Golf Las Americas and Costa Adeje while the latter offers three nights bed and breakfast from 197 euros per person until the end of September including two green fees, unlimited golf at Costa Adeje, buggies, lunchtime buffet at the course and taxes.
‘Any track where you have to avoid 22 lakes and 25,000 palm trees is tough and Abama certainly is a great test of golfing skills’ challenge for anyone but the fittest. Any track where you have to avoid 22 lakes and 25,000 palm trees is tough and Abama certainly is a great test of golfing skills, or lack of them. Dave Thomas has used all his imagination to create some awe-inspiring holes hewn out of rocks and canyons which are a major feature of the landscape. The hotel offers a fine retreat from the rigours of the golf course with outstanding food, service and facilities. A golfing holiday to Tenerife would be incomplete without a visit
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Harder, better, faster, stronger… Jordan Cutforth checks out the latest performance upgrades.
Black magic No, this isn’t another hardcore version of one of Mercedes’ already hardcore AMG cars. No, this is a special edition that Porsche has created for its base 911 Carrera. Changes over the regular 911 Carrera include a completely black exterior with 20-inch 911 Turbo style alloy wheels. Standard equipment includes auto-dimming rear-view mirrors, rain sensing windscreen wipers, cruise control, automatic climate control, heated leather seats, sport designed steering wheel and Porsche Communication Management (PCM) which includes a seven-inch colour touchscreen with satellite navigation. As it’s based on the base 911 Carrera, it’ll only be powered by a 350hp 3.4-litre straight-six engine with the option of two or four-wheel drive and in coupe or convertible body styles. On sale now from £75,074.
Joy of six BMW has released a new ‘Competition Pack’ for the M6. The main highlight is a significant power upgrade of 40hp from the standard M6 making total output now 592hp. Torque has also been uprated rising to 516lb ft from 501lb fit. This has improved the performance figures no end: 0-62mph now takes 3.9 seconds or 4.0 seconds for the Cabriolet, 0124mph now takes 11.8 seconds (over half a second quicker than the standard car) and there’s a new top speed of 189mph if you choose to disable the electronic limiter. Other changes include stiffer springs, dampers and anti-roll bars, a new mapping for the steering system, new 20-inch alloys and black chrome quad exhausts. No word on a price yet but it’s available from July.
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