Northside February 2021

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CONTENTS

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The Nearly New Cashmere Company are recycling your old clothes to great effect

appy new year and welcome to our February issue of Northside.

As part of a new series, we’re looking at some of the region’s artisan makers. First up is a trip to Shires Organ Pipes, the family-oriented Bramley company that has seen their work in demand all over the world, from Worcester Catheral to Capitol Hill in Washington DC. We also take a look at some Yorkshire Dales trend-setters who are taking fashion sustainability to a whole new level.

Elsewhere we go bold in our Home and Garden section with Pantone’s colours of the year and get the latest motoring news, Jordan Odu tells us what he’s been up to and we have the best fashion, beauty and accessories.

Next month we’ll be focusing on weddings. What will they look like in 2021 and beyond? We’ll take a closer look. See you then.

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Get ready for a brighter future with Pantone’s Colours of the Year

These winter beauty products provide the perfect pick-me-up

16 Home Essentials

34 Accessories

Get interiors inspiration from these local businesses

Little things can make a big difference to your health and wellbeing

18 Pulling out all the stops

36 Ready to wear (again)

Who knew that Bramley was the heart of organ pipe making? Terry Shires is a true artisan and his work is revered the world over.

Richard Abbey meets the head of a forwardlooking family affair

22 What’s Going On Leeds?

Based in the Yorkshire Dales, Nearly New Cashmere Company are setting the standard for fashion sustainability

42 Motoring

Solid and sporty SUVs are complemented by an 1,800hp rocket in this month’s news

Jordan Odu cooks up a recipe for success in 2021

28 Fashion

Whether you dress to impress or dress for comfort, these new season fashions make great addtions to your wardrobe

FRONT COVER: Terry Shires hard at work in his workshop in Bramley. See page 18 Image courtesy Giles Rocholl

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PROMOTION

Strength to strength THERE’S A NEW ADDITION TO THE IRWIN MITCHELL TEAM IN LEEDS. e’re proud to be welcoming Gail Sandford, former senior probate manager at Blacks Solicitors LLP, to our award-winning Tax, Trust and Estates team in Leeds.

With over 20 years’ experience in private client work, Gail is an expert in Will preparation, administration of estates and trusts, and preparation of Lasting Powers of Attorney. Gail is also an affiliate member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP).

Her new team is going from strength to strength, winning the acclaimed Private Client Legal Team of the Year at the STEP Private Client Awards in December, and growing from nothing to 11 team-members since its creation in 2018. Attracting top talent such as Gail further solidifies our status as a top-tier legal provider for private clients not only in Yorkshire, but also the UK and internationally.

The Leeds Tax, Trusts and Estates team has been led by partner Andrea Jones since 2018. Andrea is the chair of STEP

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Yorkshire and was nominated for the Yorkshire Lawyer of the Year at the Yorkshire Legal Awards, where the team was up for four awards.

Andrea said: “It’s brilliant that we’ve been able to recruit Gail into our team.

It’s an excellent start to the new year, especially after the challenges we saw in 2020. We’re looking forward to seeing what this year brings for our team.”

Gail said: “I’m delighted to have joined the firm. I’m looking forward to working with the team and contributing to developing it further.”

Gail will be working closely with the national team in addition to the regional team, to support their ongoing work extending to national and international clients. When asked what key things people should be considering in the current climate, she stated that the importance of reviewing existing legal documents such as Wills or Powers of Attorney, or creating them for the first time, cannot be emphasised enough.

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At this time of year it’s all about keeping warm and Sagars’ insulation system, originally believed to have been inspired by NASA, can do just that, as well as keeping you super cool in summer.

The insulation is built up of complex layers of aluminium foil and insulation that is perfect for insulating conservatory roofs, reducing heat loss by about 95 per cent and keeping the heat out in summer. It’s finished with brilliant white tongue and groove insulated pvc panels to give a maintenance-free bright appearance.

Using the 365 insulation system, Sagars, a family-based Yorkshire company, have been turning hundreds of draughty unused conservatories into rooms that can be used for any purpose, all year round.

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HOME & GARDEN

Strength and positivity GET READY FOR A BRIGHTER FUTURE WITH PANTONE’S COLOURS OF THE YEAR. he Pantone Colour of the Year for 2021 has been announced! A pairing of ‘Illuminating’ and ‘Ultimate Gray’.

Ultimate Gray reflects on 2020 as a year and Illuminating is full of hope for the future. Ultimate Gray also brings a sense of comfort, and Illuminating a sense of positivity making these two shades the perfect combination for 2021 Colour of the Year.

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Astoria armchair in mustard yellow velvet £399. www.atkinandthyme.co.uk

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HOME & GARDEN

Stelton Foster vacuum jug - 1L light grey. www.amara.com

An alternative to a traditional notice board, this medium wooden Pegboard is an innovative way to display your thoughts, work and motivations, £40. www.blockdesign.co.uk

Echo alarm clock in Cheeky Yellow £21.95. www.annabeljames.co.uk

Del Mar grey porcelain cereal/soup bowls £32.

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Square geometric print cushion in grey and yellow, £33. www.cultfurniture.com

The Hugo two-seater sofa combines classical Scandinavian style with subtle elegance, £999. www.peppersq.com

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Geometric plant pot cover £8. www.blockdesign.co.uk

‘Carreg’ grey, yellow and white tapestry throw, £135. www.welshotter.co.uk

Joe Browns jumbo velvet reversible cushion plum/grey £30. www.joebrowns.co.uk

Mini trio lampshade in mustard yellow, £18. www.diy.com MADE x Lick paint, 2.5l, Yellow 01. £38.

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Letter rack in slate grey £12. www.blockdesign.co.uk

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HOME & GARDEN

This modern triangulated K1 pendant light in grey colour by German label GANTlights is made from high quality porcelain, £179. www.limelace.co.uk

someday designs Jessen three-seater sofa £2,499. www.somedaydesigns.co.uk

Whether you’re an all-out colour lover, or just like a pop of bright, make a statement with this yellow ‘Peace’ candle hand, £34.95. www.audenza.com Barbro light wood tripod floor lamp with grey shade £76. www.iconiclights.co.uk

Cobal cage lamp pendant light - yellow - Mullan Lighting £289. www.limelace.co.uk

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HOME & GARDEN

Dunelm Elements bathroom towel stack. www.dunelm.com

Retreat Earth Stoneware - Grey Artway Range Collection. www.amara.com

Mini yellow glaze vase £7.50. www.mintandmay. co.uk

Canora Grey Genevieve velvet bean bag chair in ochre yellow, £173.99. www.wayfair.co.uk

New York metal kids bed in yellow £199. Cuckooland.com

Snug footstool in turmeric £299. www.snugshack.co.uk

Haru large double sofa bed in butterscotch yellow £349. MADE.com Searching for that vibrant pop your home is craving? Lemur lined yellow silhouette lampshade £40. www.mintandmay.co.uk

Perfect for adding comfort and colour to your home, the lovely Lea cushions are made from 100% linen and have 100% polyester fillings, £97.50. www.sweetpeaandwillow.com HAY About a Lounge Chair AAL82 Soft £1,139. nest.co.uk

Cream-Yellow KooKoo ‘Singvögel’ wall clock with sounds of European songbirds £70. www.thedesigngiftshop.com

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HOME ESSENTIALS

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Stripes Hexagon Dark Blue £50.40 per m².Tiles and Mosaics, 2 Royds Lane, Holbeck, Leeds, LS12 6DU. Tel: 0113 231 0218. tilesandmosaics.co.uk

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GARDENING

START THE NEW YEAR BY GETTING YOUR GARDEN IN ORDER. BY NIGEL EATON, HEAD OF RHS GARDEN HARLOW CARR SHOP & PLANT CENTRE. 1. Now is a good time to plant a small evergreen hedge, if the soil is not frozen, in less exposed gardens hedges can be grown such as Escallonia “Apple Blossom” or Photinia “Red Robin”.

2. Summer flowering bulbs will be arriving at your garden centre, look for the new varieties and store cool but frost free when you get them home until it is time to plant 3. Wisteria side-shoots can be cut back this month to encourage more flowers in the spring, cut back to about three buds from the main stems 4. Now is also the time to hard prune late flowering clematis such as the viticella varieties, these can be pruned to about 12 inches from the ground to encourage strong shoots in March.

5. Make a plan for the next couple of months of all the jobs you need to do so that you can adjust your tasks according to the prevailing weather conditions. Wet weather jobs in the shed still need doing however tempting an afternoon on the sofa with a cup of coffee is! There are some great garden

journals/diaries to help you stay organised in this way.

6. In the shed, get all you tools cleaned, disinfected and sharpened for the coming season. Remember if pruning out old or diseased stems on dormant plants, to disinfect the blades of your secateurs after each plant to stop cross contamination 7. Keep a close eye on emerging shoots and if a real cold snap is forecast have fleece or mulch available to cover tender shoots 8. Don’t be tempted to prune back ornamental grasses as these are often havens for overwintering beneficial insects.

9. Any bare root roses or fruit can be planted in mild weather, make sure you spread the roots and carefully back fill with soil and compost with an addition of Rootgrow to get the roots established.

10. Lift some strawberry plants and pots them up in 8-inch pots and put somewhere sheltered for an earlier crop.

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FEATURE

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Pulling out the stops WHO KNEW THAT BRAMLEY WAS THE HEART OF ORGAN PIPE MAKING? TERRY SHIRES IS A TRUE ARTISAN AND HIS WORK IS REVERED THE WORLD OVER. RICHARD ABBEY MEETS THE HEAD OF A FORWARD-LOOKING FAMILY AFFAIR. etting offered two jobs in one day is not something that happens very often but was a predicament Armley-born Terry Shires found himself in when leaving school at 16.

“I’d just done my O-Levels and didn’t have a job,” he recalls. “I remember the careers officer at the time set us up with interviews, one of which was an engineers in Bramley.

“So I went along and there must have been about 20 lathes in a row, it was the noisiest place, I couldn’t believe it. I was interviewed and got the job but I also had another interview at an organ pipe makers in Bramley called FJ Rogers. I walked into that shop and it was so much quieter and I knew straight away this was the place I wanted to work. It was just a feeling of wellbeing, it felt right.”

And so began Terry’s apprenticeship in organ pipe making, which led to a lifelong love for manufacturing and resulting in him setting up his own business in Bramley, which has since taken him all over the world.

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worked for another chap for ten years, Terry Davies, who’d also worked there,” says Terry. “But it was my wife, Annie, who really encouraged me to set up on my own. I started in 1998 and worked from my garage at home and was almost inundated straight away.

“After 18 months of being in the garage I had to get a workshop and I set George Fowler on. Again, I’d worked with George at Rogers, I’d known him since I was 16. We got the premises where we are now [Spence Mills]. When FJ Rogers went into liquidation I set some of the lads on, I took what I would call the cream of them and then we formed the team that we have now. I think it’s the best team of pipe makers that have worked together, definitely that I’ve known in my working career.”

The whole process of pipe making hasn’t changed since the monks made pipes all those centuries ago and everything at Terry’s workshop is made from flat sheet and manufactured by hand.

The only machine they use is a guillotine to cut the metal.The tools of the trade are unique too, with many of them passed down through the generations.

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Terry at work Image courtesy Mike Pinches

“Some of my tools date back to 1880 and earlier than that.

I know the names of the Worcester Cathedral pipe makers that Image courtesy Kenneth Tickell used them,” says Terry. “That’s how it works. The tools are passed on, as is the knowledge.”

Terry has five other staff working for him including his son Chris, who joined the company seven years ago. It’s something he is particularly proud of.

“Chris is turning out to be an absolutely wonderful pipe maker and I didn’t know whether he would to be honest.You never know,” explains Terry.

“We thought he’d go onto university but when he was getting near to going to college after high school, he called us into a room and said ‘I’ve been thinking long and hard about this and I’d like to join dad’s company’.

“You could have knocked me over when he said that because I didn’t think it was what he wanted to do. I never pushed him. I set him on, on a sixmonth trial, and we said to him ‘if the lads don’t think you can make it after six months, you won’t be working for us.

That’s how we have to be, we turn out such quality, that if he couldn’t do it, he wouldn’t be invited to stay. Seven years later he’s turning out wonderful work.”

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she is now a master barber.

A set of organ pipes is called a ‘stop’ and usually consists of 58 or 61 pipes. At Shires Organ Pipes, one stop is allocated to one man and is his to make from start to finish. Every stop is different and can range from 32 feet in length to just six inches and everything is hand-rolled, hand beaten and hand-soldered before being put together by specialist organ builders.

If you look at the console of an organ,

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above the keyboard you’ll see the white stop knobs. Each time one of those is out it releases all the pipes to the keyboard, heck the phrase, ‘pulling out the stops’.

“The difference with our shop compared to pipe making shops in Germany or elsewhere on the continent is that they tend to do it on more of a conveyor belt system, they don’t give one stop to one man they would split it up and make one man do one particular part of the job,” comments Terry. “Our lads are fully trained and do everything from start to finish, they are very proud of what they do. At the end they will sign their name on the biggest pipe and date it and every man in the shop does that, we’ve always done that.”

Four or five years ago, about ten per cent of Shires Organ Pipes’ work was outside the UK but that’s changed rapidly and they’re now doing about 5050 due to decreasing demand at home.

“People are not really going to church

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A family affair... Emily, Chris and Annie Shires Images courtesy Giles Rocholl

lads, and it was a great moment. It was a card and it took… well, a year later I was any more so the smaller parish churches really big organ, an important organ in still no further on and I had itchy feet, I are suffering, they can’t really afford a our trade and still is.” wanted to move. My brother said he felt new organ,” says Terry. “One of the Shires Organ Pipes is one of only three the same and he was going to go, would organs we did most recently was you believe, orange picking in Greece. So independent pipe manufacturers in the Manchester Cathedral. That was a bit of I thought, that would be a great six UK - one is in Essex, the other, also in a one-off, given the size of it and where Bramley - and it’s testament to the months, then I’ll go onto America after it went, there’s not many of those kinds that and make pipes. quality and expertise of Terry and his of organs built in the country these days “I went with him and we stayed in team’s work that it is revered the world but there are in America.”

Greece for year and I met my wife there. over. Home is definitely where his heart Despite having worked in Japan, So I started off trying for a job in is - although things could have been a Germany, Italy, Russia, Australia, New Zealand, Norway, Kenya, Nigeria and lot different if he’d taken up an America, went to Greece, came back, France, the USA remains one of the opportunity presented to him in his married, had two kids and didn’t want to biggest markets for Terry and his team. A twenties. move any more! I couldn’t have wished few years ago they worked on an organ “I did go for an interview in America for a better ending to a wonderful year which is housed on Capitol Hill in in 1988,” he recalls. “They flew me out away.”

Washington DC and have recently been We’re so glad he decided to stay and to Connecticut and I got the job commissioned for jobs in Birmingham, immediately. I then applied for a green long may his business continue. It’s Alabama and San Francisco. important, not just for the city of Leeds Closer to home they’ve but the whole country, that small Image courtesy William Drake Ltd helped with York Minster as industries such as his continue to thrive. part of the restoration Terry is a true artisan and a credit to his project as well as Liverpool trade - and he’s a lovely guy to boot. I Cathedral and also in York think he definitely made the right choice they produced pipes for a all those years ago. brand new organ at Stanbrook Abbey.

Image courtesy Giles Rocholl “That’s a beautiful organ, small, but it was done by a friend of mine, Robin Jennings,” adds Terry.

“One of the most proud would be an organ we did for Worcester Cathedral, we ABOVE: made every pipe in it and it’s a St Paul’s wonderful piece of work. That was the Cathedral one that really put us on the map.

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WHAT’S GOING ON LEEDS? JORDAN ODU COOKS UP A RECIPE FOR SUCCESS IN 2021.

ickstarting January in lockdown was not the new year I asked for, but we’ve just got to crack on and make the best of it. With the vaccine being rapidly rolled out, at least it feels like the beginning of the end (fingers and everything else crossed) is in sight. That said, I had an incredible Christmas and New Year and managed to pack in some awesome stuff in a short space of time.

One such highlight was a last-minute getaway to the ever-awe-inspiring Crab & Lobster, where I enjoyed gourmet food, Champagne, and a night in the swanky Ruka Lodge. Reminiscent of an alpine ski lodge, complete with large hot tub and woodland setting, it was nice to have an evening where COVID and other such problems did not exist.

The best part of 2021 so far for me has been the snow, which made for an excellent day of sledging at Roundhay Park. I’ve also been enjoying the crisp winter air walking round Harewood, using my new membership I kindly received from my mum for Christmas. It was great to have a nosy around the fantastic gardens on our daily walk.

And, if like me you’ve been struggling to keep your walks fresh, I can highly recommend the White Fox Walking Project. Their Facebook page is loaded with walking routes that allow you to take in the best of Yorkshire’s rich and vastly underrated wildlife. Go check them out.

As it’s now been almost a year since I last dropped into my local cinema, I was

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MAIN PICTURE: Artist Anthony Burrill and IN Good Company Leeds’ huge sevenstorey YOU&ME, ME&YOU mural. Image courtesy Josh Gorman INSET: Enjoying the snow in Roundhay Park

eager to give Home Cinema Hire Leeds a shot. Designed to take the home movie experience to the next level, they offer both indoor and outdoor packages that are great for these long lockdown evenings. We squeezed in Clueless, Goodfellas, The Serpent and a Leeds United game, which were elevated to greatness with the HD 4K projector and giant screen. Essential for movie, gaming and sports lovers.

Another thing I’ve been pining for is top-notch food in my favourite restaurants, so have taken up the challenge to cook more for myself. With

a little help from Nigella and some cook at home boxes from some of the city’s best venues, I’ve whipped up some impressive meals, even if I do say so myself.

We ordered a cook at home box from Harvey Nichols Fourth Floor Brasserie, and it couldn’t have turned out any better. Curated by head chef Lee Heptinstall and his team, the threecourse meal boasted the same style and panache you’d expect in their restaurant.

The Braised Ox Cheek with smoked beef fat carrots was melt in the mouth, and the Whipped Chocolate Ganache

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ABOVE: Jordan gets hs chef on after ordering a cook at home box from Harvey Nichols Fourth Floor Brasserie BELOW: Home Cinema Hire Leeds takes the home movie experience to the next level

and Orange Tart was a dessert fit for the gods.

We upgraded our package to finish the meal off with a boozy Vesper Martini, as well as a round of luxurious Espresso Martinis and a nice bottle of Harvey Nichols Etna Rosso. Just a shame they don’t come do the washing up, because this was an otherwise flawless dining experience.

Skipping back to New Year’s Eve, I enjoyed an incredible Tomahawk steak from Blackhouse along with all the trimmings and several bottles of wine.

For something quick and easy, check out Fior Alba’s sushi at home kits, which can be prepped and ready within ten minutes. The next one on my list to try is Dishoom, watch this space for my feedback.

But, with almost a year of little else but eating and drinking, I’m sure I’m not the only one who has more than just a little bit of festive fat to shift. To tackle this, I tried Fit 20, a new fitness studio that promises results with just 20 minutes of exercise per week. Ideal for anyone juggling work, kids, and

everything else in between. I really enjoyed my first session and will definitely head back when gyms reopen.

I’ve also taken up the services of The Fit Guru PT and have been doing two gruelling 60 minutes in the park each week. I’d be lying if I said it was easy, but it seems to be working and I’m setting my sights on a chiselled beach bod in time for summer freedom. Wish me luck.

For those of you that have been going into central Leeds, look out for some of the amazing art that’s popping up across the city. Artist Anthony Burrill and IN Good Company Leeds’ huge seven-storey YOU&ME, ME&YOU mural of positivity at the bottom of The Calls is really impressive.

There’s also something for sports fans with Leeds legends Kalvin Phillips, Pablo Hernandez, and champion boxer Josh Warrington popping up on buildings across the city.

That’s it from me this month, but stay safe, keep positive and I hope to see you sooner rather than later.

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FASHION

LEFT: Tie-dye long-sleeved jumper by Repeat £265 RIGHT: Kana patchwork blouse

by Ulla Johnson £370 Available at Morgan Clare, 3/4 Montpellier Gardens. Harrogate, HG1 2TF. Tel: 01423 565709. www.morganclare.co.uk

Winter styles WHETHER YOU DRESS TO IMPRESS OR DRESS FOR COMFORT, THESE NEW SEASON FASHIONS MAKE GREAT ADDTIONS TO YOUR WARDROBE.

Loake’s Medway monk shoe features a Goodyear welted leather sole and veg tanned linings. The Ilkley Shoe Company, 9-15 The Grove Promenade, Ilkley, LS29 8AF. Tel: 01943 603072. www.theilkleyshoecompany.com

Sophia Webster Evangeline 100 winged leather sandals £425. www.harveynichols.com

Coming soon to Harpers Fashion, Incoming Ferrone silver sequinned backless bow cocktail dress, £149. harpersfashion.com 28 Northside | www.northsidemagazine.co.uk

Available from Georgie’s Boutique, 18 West Park, Harrogate HG1 1BJ. Tel: 01423 560092

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Embroidered ‘Love’ jumper with cashmere £98, Wide leg jogger with cashmere £89 The White Company. www.thewhite company.com

Oversized biker jacket in buttery soft sheep leather with minimal design details, side pockets and removable shearling collar for extra warmth. £400. www.jigsaw-online.com

Azzi & Osta Pink structured satin jumpsuit £2,100. www.harveynichols.com

Versace Greco gold-tone cufflinks £290. www.harveynichols.com

ABOVE: Replay Benni Hyperflex X-Lite Chino £129.99 RIGHT: Valentino by Mario Valentino Divina V Belt £34.99 Accent Clothing, 11-13 Queens Arcade, Briggate, Leeds, LS1 6LF. Tel: 0113 234 6767. www.accentclothing.com Northside | www.northsidemagazine.co.uk 29

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We are under new management!

The world of Milk & Honey is changing, now with even more of those designer clothing labels that you know and love.

With new services available including a bespoke personal shopping experience, Click and Collect and an increased online offering, it all adds up to a retail experience like no other.

We are official stockists of the Angels Face clothing range along with Levi’s, Ralph Lauren, Scotch & Soda, Absorba, Emile et Rose and more.

And don’t forget we do toys and gifts too and are official stockists of Jellycat soft toys and Le Toy Van traditional wooden play items.

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A large and exciting range of Jeffery West shoes, Hunter and Aigle Wellies.

Coats and jackets by Hunter as well as leather holdalls, wallets, gloves from Ashwood.

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DR MUHAMMED RAASHED IS A CONSULTANT RESPIRATORY PHYSICIAN AT AIREDALE NHS TRUST AND AT SPIRE LEEDS HOSPITAL IN ROUNDHAY. Question: I feel breathless on doing things I could easily do before. My doctor sent me to a cardiologist who tells me my heart is normal but my breathlessness is not improving. What should I do?

Dr Raashed replied:

Breathlessness is a common problem and one that increasingly limits our functional capacity with age and diminishing fitness level. There are a number of causes for this and often we are focussed on a diagnosis related to heart or lungs. Careful assessment of both heart and lung conditions to clarify their relative contribution is important. Accurate assessment of lung health by detailed history – particularly occupational history, examination, lung function test and a chest X-ray is a good start. Occasionally, a CT scan of lungs and further lung function testing is required for clarity.

Breathlessness can be caused by a number of different things and changes in weight and loss of fitness and conditioning can contribute significantly towards it. Advancing age with diminishing musculoskeletal reserves does not help matters.

Often losing ten per cent in weight (if you are overweight) helps greatly together by increasing level of fitness.

Health and lifestyle choices we make early on in our lives maintain our functional capacity for longer. Whilst maintaining a normal body mass index (BMI) and a certain level of fitness; it is important that people report changes they experience in their lives to their doctors so that early investigation can be performed. It is important for people with lung conditions such as Asthma or COPD to take inhalers as prescribed and monitor their condition regularly to maintain optimum lung health.

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BEAUTY

RIGHT: Wilko Skin Therapy spa hand cream 100ml £2. www.wilko.com LEFT: Primark Daily Moisturising Gel, £2.50. www.primark.com BELOW: George at ASDA nspa Hour Hydrating Boosting Moisturiser £6. direct.asda.com

Marks & Spencer Lifeology Bamboo Hand & Body Lotion 250ml £4. www.marksandspencer.com

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THESE WINTER BEAUTY PRODUCTS PROVIDE THE PERFECT PICK-ME-UP. TK Maxx Blue Cat Soap Dispenser £7.99. www.tkmaxx.com

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FatFace Alphabet hand cream £5. www.fatface.com

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Primark After Mask Cleanse, 80p. www.primark.com

ABOVE (L-R): TK Maxx Body lotion £2.99. www.tkmaxx.com

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Homedics 3 in 1 Foot Spa £55. www.very.co.uk

Oliver Bonas Sleep Face Mask 100ml £9.50. www.oliverbonas.com

Primark Sleep Relaxing Lavendar and Vetiver Bath Salts 250g, £2.50. www.primark.com

Nursem is a range of caring skincare products developed with nurses to help combat the effects of relentless hand-washing. Their products offer natural intensive care for all hard working hands. www.topdrawer.co.uk

Poundland – #6 Product Box from £1. www.poundland.co.uk

Pixi Clarity Cleanser £18 135ml. Available from Harvey Nichols. www.harveynichols.com A clear complexion cleansing gel that hydrates while gently and effectively cleansing the skin, visibly minimising breakouts. A powerful trio of salicylic, lactic and glycolic acids helps refine and exfoliate while probiotics balance and preserve.

Pixi Clarity Tonic £10 100ml A clarifying formula with a trio of potent acids - salicylic, glycolic and lactic - blended with antioxidants and balancing probiotics to help clear skin.

Pixi Clarity Lotion £24 50ml A light textured, water-based and oil-free formula boosts hydration of the skin while minimising the appearance of pores and keeping complexion matte and shine free.

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ACCESSORIES

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M&S Calm Hand Wash £5. www.marksandspencer.com

Oliver Bonas Plant Based Beauty book £12.99. www.oliverbonas.com

Make positive changes LITTLE THINGS CAN MAKE A BIG DIFFERENCE TO YOUR HEALTH AND WELLBEING.

Paperchase A5 Health & Fitness Planner £12. www.paperchase.com Samsung Gear Fit2 Pro £209. www. samsung.com

Fitbit Aria Wireless Smart Scale £130. www.fitbit.com

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Oliver Bonas Mindful Exercises book. £16.50. www.oliverbonas. com This Wanderflower Pillow and Room Spray fragranced with lavender will encourage quality relaxation and help to create a peaceful atomosphere in your bedroom before you go to sleep. £9.95. www.annabeljames.co.uk A sustainable, clean burning, consciously designed scented candle by Londonbased candle company The Muses. £45. www.themuseslondon.co.uk Majestic Turmeric Infusion, to help revive, replenish and keep your spirits up. Naturally caffeine-free, smooth and uplifting herbal tea. Infused with golden magic of warming turmeric with notes of sweet orange and spice. Perfect daily cuppa to bring back your mojo. £6.49. www.andsotoshop.com Smeg Citrus Juicer £139. www.smeguk.com

P J . somniacs and sleepyheads alike! A dreamy duo of our calming Botanic Evening Oil and gentle Starflower Serum, inspired by ancient anointing blessings to empower and protect. £45. www.londebotanics.co.uk

Garmin Forerunner 35 Running Watch £205. www.garmin.com

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FASHION

Ready to wear (again) BASED IN THE YORKSHIRE DALES, NEARLY NEW CASHMERE COMPANY ARE SETTING THE STANDARD FOR FASHION SUSTAINABILITY. DAISY PERN SPOKE TO FOUNDER ALISON ORR. Alison Orr

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ith sustainability the word on everybody’s lips, and the staggering statistics about the state of our planet presented to us daily, solutions as to how we can shop more consciously are a must.

Nearly New Cashmere Company, a fashion retailer set in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales, are offering just that. It all began through the success of an eBay account selling second-hand clothes, when founder Alison Orr noticed that her cashmere products far outsold others, planting the seed to focus her attention on these garments. Her idea was to recycle pre-loved cashmere pieces and sell them on as “nearly new.”

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humbly through selling at Christmas fairs and shows, but its success and growth then allowed for Alison to open her own store. Set in the picturesque village of Masham, the gorgeous stone building oozes the countryside tradition of the local brand. Keeping things close to home and reducing the brand’s impact on the environment is hugely important to Alison and is embedded deep within the company’s ethos.

“We cannot keep consuming,” Alison believes, after she was horrified to learn the vast quantity of waste produced by the fashion industry. “We need to start learning to make things last,” even if it means that your unwanted clothes find a new owner. Where people may have

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used to look down on wearing secondhand clothing, it is now seen as an attractive feature of the product. “There is never any resistance to the fact that the products are second-hand,” adds Alison, as many consumers are now much more conscious of their own consumption. “People see it as guilt-free shopping.”

At Nearly New Cashmere Company, there is a dedicated team of local women who launder, recondition and repair the garments where necessary, before returning the items to be checked over

by Alison.

The amazing locality of the brand and keeping the work within the community is so refreshing and admirable to see; something that is very important to Alison and very much in-line with their sustainable ethos.

Providing local residents with the chance to work for a sustainable fashion brand in the heart of the beautiful Yorkshire countryside is something you do not come across often, and it is a fantastic way to spread the word of such an important movement.

Not only does the brand source cashmere products and make them “nearly new”, they also offer a repairs service for your own garments that are in need of a little TLC. Their highly skilled staff can repair or add embellishments to cover holes, breathing a new lease of life into your treasured pieces. This innovative service further supports the idea of a circular economy, where we stop throwing away items and make them last instead.

If you’d rather find something new, they will also take in your unwanted cashmere items in exchange for vouchers or credit to spend with them in-store; the perfect way to refresh your wardrobe without over-consuming.

The company champions affordability by allowing a new way to shop your favourite cashmere pieces, without the astonishing price tag, making these luxurious pieces accessible to all. They are honest and transparent throughout their supply chain and prioritise the welfare of workers and the responsible sourcing of their garments.

The last six months have been challenging for any business, and it has been no different for Nearly New Cashmere. These unprecedented times have called for a rethink as to how they can adapt to this new way of shopping consumers and retailers have suddenly

been presented with. It has called for a huge upgrade within their online selling capabilities to cater this new environment where their traditional means of selling can no longer take place.

Without shows and fairs, and lesser footfall into their store, the brand has had to undergo a large transformation allowing for a greater online distribution and marketing. Where the website used to be primarily used for follow-up purchases after seeing the brand at shows where they gained customer trust, it has now become their primary selling channel.

“It has been an enormous challenge,” Alison explains, as they have learnt to adapt to this new way of consumption.

However, there are also incredible positives to take from this as the company is seeing an impressive increase in sales and are now selling around 200 jumpers online a week; a credit to the resilience and hard work of the team.

Nearly New Cashmere Company offers a wide range of garments that cater to men, women and children. Their beautiful ladies’ jumpers are priced between £22-80 and come in a variety of shapes and necklines to suit everyone.

On top of this, they offer a wide range of accessories such as hats, scarves and gloves; perfect Christmas presents for

family members and loved ones this festive season. They’ll even take the stress of wrapping away by offering a paperfree wrapping service for you!

Shopping isn’t for everyone, and it can often be hard choosing the most suitable style. Well, this stress can be eliminated by enjoying their bespoke in-store personal shopping experience. Their highly skilled team can help you find one-of-a-kind cashmere products for yourself or your loved ones, all whilst enjoying a peaceful hour’s shopping experience accompanied by a Yorkshire tea or coffee and a mince pie. Bliss.

As for what is in store for the future of the brand, Alison hopes to capitalise on this new online market and grow their following further by educating consumers on the impact the fashion industry has on our planet. On top of this, the brand hopes to provide more local residents with work and support the community as much as possible. This inspiring approach to building a brand is something to really be admired, especially in times of such uncertainty and worry for many people.

Nearly New Cashmere Company really are setting the standard for fashion retailers in such important times for change. Their honesty and responsibility come at no detriment to their beautiful, luxurious products that really do sell themselves. Importantly this Christmas, lets come together to support small local businesses, and buy our loved one’s gifts that are “Nearly New.” To find out more, visit www.nearlynewcashmere.co.uk Northside | www.northsidemagazine.co.uk 37

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Find ‘the one’ TICKLED PINK BRIDAL CAN HELP YOU FIND THE PERFECT DRESS – AND MUCH MORE. ith so many to choose from, finding the perfect wedding dress is often a hard task. Do you go short? Long? Formal or contemporary? Tickled Pink Bridal know just how much the day means to you, because they’re experts when it comes to special occasions and really do understand the need to find ‘the one’.

They can help you every step of the way, from advice on finding the right look to adding the perfect finishing touch such as millinery, shoes and bags. Most importantly, they take the time to understand you, so you can look forward to feeling fabulous and effortlessly stylish.

“We stock beautiful wedding dresses suitable for all types of venues, with a large selection of bridal gown styles from top international wedding gown designers, including Maggie Sottero, Ronald Joyce, Ellis Bridals, Romantica of Devon, Kelsey Rose White and LouLou Bridal,” said owner Michele.

Tickled Pink was established in 1987 and since that day the occasion wear boutique has been providing a professional, friendly and one-to-one service. Fast-forward more than three decades, and Michele, who has been part of the team for over 30 years and purchased the store in 2018, offers the ultimate top-to-toe dressing experience – if you’re seeking a friendly and welcoming environment with the best occasion-wear designers under one roof, that is.

“This industry is a life choice, not just a job. It brings us all so much joy to share these moments with our brides and their families, and it is what we will continue to do, spreading love and happiness as much as we possibly can, making dreams come true,” added Michele.

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bride and groom, and occasion wear ranges span formal and informal styles, from timeless dresses to elegant separates, with luxury designers including Veni Infantino, Jenny Packham and John Charles.You’ll also find a range of shapes and prices.

For men, Tickled Pink stock a range of stylish Marc Darcy suits, and with their in-house small alteration service, you’re

sure to find exactly what you’re looking for, even if you don’t know what that is just yet.

Each outfit is complemented by a stunning selection of hats and fascinators from Snoxell Gwyther and John Charles, perfectly designed to match the outfit of your choice, and the fabulous selection of shoes and bags help you to complete a ‘top-to-toe’ ensemble for guaranteed glamour.

Tickled Pink’s range of occasion wear also includes a collection of royalty worthy prom dresses, from awardwinning stockists Christian Koehlert and Romantica of Devon.

While the Hatfield shop is currently closed due to Covid restrictions, Michele is still on hand and working hard behind the scenes to guide you through choosing the perfect dress, either virtually or by telephone.

Tickled Pink Bridal 2-4 Manor Road, Hatfield Doncaster, DN7 6SB Tel: 01302 842234 Email: shop@tickledpinkbridal.co.uk tickledpinkbridal.co.uk

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What is MediSculpt Therapy?

G&M HEALTHCARE CAN HELP YOU ACHIEVE YOUR WEIGHT LOSS GOALS. ediSculpt Therapy is a non-surgical, very low calorie weight loss program which can combat obesity and some chronic medical conditions like type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, high cholesterol, hypertension and sleep apnoea.

Medisculpt Therapy comprises of three main components; the diet, which is based on high protein foods with low carbohydrate and low fat contents, and two body contouring treatments – LPG Endermologie and Vanquish MeTM or Exilis Elite machines.

The body contouring treatment LPG Endermologie is used for skin tightening in order to prevent the development of loose and sagging skin during and after the rapid weight loss. The second body contouring machine is a radio frequency machine for body fat reduction.

G&M Healthcare has both of these machines and the choice of which one to use depends on the treatment package and area of the body requiring treatment. The radio frequency machines result in a significant fat reduction in targeted areas like the tummy, thighs or arms. These treatments are carried out weekly by fully-trained therapists and last about 30-40 minutes each. In total you need about 75-90 minutes per week for your treatments.

Weight loss with MediSculpt Therapy is safe, efficient and rapid.

The weight loss progress is constantly monitored by a qualified GP and fully trained therapists who check weight loss progress, blood pressure, body fat content, metabolic rates and do blood tests on a regular basis. With regard to the results, they know from experience that a female patient will typically lose one stone a month and a male patient will typically lose one to one and a half stones a month.

MediSculpt Therapy consists of six phases, which deliver amazing, safe, efficient and sustainable weight loss. During phase 1 of MediSculpt Therapy the diet comprises of five meals and one snack a day. Protein foods are filling, hence patients don’t feel hungry. To supplement the diet some fruit and vegetables are also allowed on the diet. G&M Healthcare also do metabolic tests to check your metabolic rates and also provide supplements to ensure you don’t lack in essential minerals like magnesium, potassium, sodium chloride, calcium and trace minerals.

Once the phase 1 target is achieved after losing about 70 per cent of your target weight, patients are moved onto phase 2 where ‘normal foods’, like weighed amounts of chicken, meat, fish and diary like eggs, are introduced. Once 90 per cent of your target weight loss is achieved patients are weaned to measured amounts of normal eating on phase 3. Thereafter phases 4-6 are stabilisation phases to ensure that optimum weaning off from the diet is achieved without putting on back the weight you have lost.

After the stabilisation phase there is a life-long maintenance programme where G&M Healthcare six weekly follow ups for review by a therapist who measures your weight and body fat composition. Follow up is then 3-6 monthly for one year or as required thereafter.

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Kerry Norris Lost 7st on Medisculpt Therapy The cost of the program depends on the package you choose.

There are three price packages – basic, standard and deluxe. All consist of your consultation fee (£100) and blood test fee (£100) followed by the package fees. Supplement prices are £50/month but vary depending on the package you choose.

The basic package is £125/week for only food. The standard package is £250/week for food and body contouring treatments with LPG Endermologie and Vanquish or Exilis Elite. The deluxe package is £300/week and includes food, body contouring treatments, supplements, 4 weekly reviews and blood tests.

Recent studies from the Diabetes Remission Clinical Trial (DiRECT), published by G Thom et al in Glasgow in collaboration with the NHS in September this year and by Yiqoao Xin et al in May 2020, have shown that very low calorie diets can cause remission in people with early type 2 Diabetes Mellitus of less than six years since onset. The programme is now being rolled out on a bigger trial of 5,000 people in the UK. G&M Healthcare is offering a free informal consultation with their GP, so if you would like to learn more and have your weight and body fat composition checked, please call 0114 233 5000, text them on 07944 629727 or email g.m.healthcarereception@gmail.com.

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MOTORING

SOLID AND SPORTY SUVS ARE COMPLEMENTED BY AN 1,800HP ROCKET IN THIS MONTH’S NEWS, WRITES JORDAN CUTFORTH.

Increase the pace The combination of sports/supercar performance in a huge SUV body on paper shouldn’t work, however its appeal has never been greater, and the introduction of the Jaguar F-Pace SVR has certainly showed that.

Under the hood lies the infamous 542hp 5.0-litre supercharged V8 developing 700NM of torque. Reaching 62mph from a standstill takes 3.8 seconds and the SVR will reach a top speed of 178mph.

Jaguar’s 5.0-litre V8 isn’t known for its fuel economy, and this is apparent here; a combined figure of 23.1mpg is claimed, though don’t expect to achieve this, and it produces 275g/km of CO2.

Revisions over the previous SVR model include upgraded braking, new interior, redesigned exterior and upgraded tech.

Available to order now with prices start from £77,595.

Cheap champion

World’s fastest?

With a 1,817hp twin-turbocharged V8 engine, not only is the Hennessey F5 Venom the most powerful road-going production car in the world, it’s claimed to the fastest production car ever created.

For those who are not familiar with Hennessey, they are one of the largest independent automotive tuning companies. Their first car was the 2011 Venom GT, which was based on a heavily modified variant of the Lotus Exige. The F5 Venom is the first car to be designed in house and from the ground-up.

Weighing in at 1360kg, and the 1,817hp engine powering the rearwheels, the F5 Venom will achieve 062mph in 2.6 seconds, 0-124mph in 4.7 seconds, and 0-186mph in 8.4 seconds!

Hennessey targets a top speed in excess of 311mph.

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The Dacia Sandero has been the nation’s undisputed champion of cheap motoring since it’s introduction to the UK back in 2008. This new fourth-generation variant is no different.

Starting from £7,995, the Sandero is remarkable value for money for those who want a car simply to travel from A to B. For that price, you get automatic LED headlights with Y-shaped LED daytime running lights, 15-inch steel wheels, front electric windows, speed limiter, phone docking station, Automatic Emergency Braking and six airbags.

For the more jacked-up, rugged, utilitarian Sandero Stepway, prices start from £10,995 and include 16-inch Flexwheels, tinted windows, LED headlights, front fog lights and black roof bars on the outside as standard.

Solid and reliable The Hyundai Tuscon has been the go-to dependable SUV for the South Korean brand. The Tuscon is for those wanting a solid, reliable SUV without wanting to spend the extra on more premium brand offerings.

The new Tucson range comprises three high-specification models: SE Connect, Premium and Ultimate and is offered with 1.6-litre petrol or petrol-hybrid powertrains. Engines range between 148hp to 227hp. A plug-in-hybrid variant will be available from early 2021 and will have 261hp.

As standard, the Tuscon in SE Connect trim includes 17-inch alloy wheels, privacy glass, and body-coloured bumpers. Interior features include a leather steering wheel and gear knob, dual-zone air conditioning, cruise control, heated and folding door mirrors, rear parking sensors and a rear-view camera.

Prices start from £28,495. Available now.

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Hotter hatch For the hot-hatch lovers out there, Hyundai has developed a new hatch from the skunkworks of its N-division. Say hello to the i20 N. The i30 N was a nutter of a car, if it was human is would almost certainly have an ASBO. Think of the i20 N as the annoying little brother following in its big brother’s footsteps.

Not much word on the powertrain or performance details, however we do know that the styling has been inspired by the i20 WRC rally car, meaning it’s going to look like a hothatch should, and sounds just as you would expect.

Like the i30 N, expect a manual to be offered for the real driving enthusiasts to which this car is catered towards.

Right price The SUV offerings from Peugeot have always been a solid alternative to the usually crop you get from the Germans.

With their great styling and plethora of technology on offer they provide a car that’s hard to ignore in this sector of the market.

Peugeot has now announced the pricing and specification of their new 3008 and 5008 ranges. With a choice of efficient petrol and diesel powertrains including a choice of two plugin hybrids on the 3008 model producing figures of 235mpg WLTP, prices will range from £27,160-£47,210 for the 3008 and £29,585-£40,905 for the 5008.

A six-speed manual and eight-speed automatic gearbox are offered in both cars, however the two advanced plug-in hybrid powertrains are only available in the 3008.

Electric first For years the Skoda Octavia VRS has been the staple for allround everyday performance motoring, ranging from the hardworking blue-collar family man’s workhorse to the traffic cop’s undercover stealth machine.

Never has there been an electric version, up until now – under the hood lies a 148hp 1.4 TSI petrol engine, which combined with an 85kW electric motor boosts power to 242hp and 400Nm of torque. From 50-70mph this is 2.2 seconds quicker than the ordinary petrol variant. A combined economy figure of 176.6mpg is quoted as is a CO2 figure of 26g/km.

This can drive up to 39 miles on electric-only propulsion.

Hatch and estate variants are offered, front-wheel drive only and powered through a six-speed DSG gearbox.

Prices start from £35,020.

Hot Spur If you’re in the market for a car that can transport you, your partner and two kids in exquisite luxury, comfort, and speed then the Bentley Flying Spur will arguably be at the top of your shopping list.

The Flying Spur is Bentley’s finest take on producing one of the best saloon cars ever made. Now though, like the Continental GT, the Flying Spur can now be powered by a 542hp 4.0-litre twin-turbocharged V8 engine as an option to the 6.0-litre W12 which is synonymous with Bentley cars.

The V8 is targeted to a more driver-focussed demographic as the V8 is 100kg lighter than the W12 iterant making for a more agile and responsive and enthralling drive.

Deliveries due at the end of 2020.

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IN BRIEF

Under new management The world of Milk & Honey is changing, now with even more of those designer clothing labels that you know and love.

With a wealth of retail experience to her name and 20 years spent working for the Virgin group, Sarah has hit the ground running by launching a bespoke personal shopping experience, Click and Collect and has increased their online offering, all adding up to a retail experience like no other.

Milk & Honey are official stockists of the Angels Face clothing range along with Levi’s, Ralph Lauren, Scotch & Soda, Absorba, Emile et Rose and more.

And don’t forget they do toys and gifts too and are official stockists of Jellycat soft toys and Le Toy Van traditional wooden play items.

Trim and train Initially introducing the concept of a barbershop inside a gym, Jax Barbershops have now opened their second high street store in Street Lane, Roundhay.

The Street Lane store will be home to full time barbers, a ladies hairdresser as well Jax School of Barbering, which was launched in a bid to transform the way that barbering is taught and aimed to showcase advanced skills and teach complete beginners to high standard. Over 50 barbers have since graduated.

Jax, which was founded as a brand in 2018 by Tonie Browne, Amy Browne, Charles and Janette Mardon, partnered with Ultraflex gyms and has locations at Normanton, Farsley,York, Durham, Hull. It opened its first high street store in Headingley.

“At Jax Barbershops we strive to bring you the highest standard of barbering services,” a spokesperson said. “Our staff are creative individuals with the best skills.You won’t find quality like Jax anywhere else. Let us take care of you!

Visit jaxbarbershops.co.uk for more.

Young Chef competition Need something to keep the kids entertained whilst they’re at home? If you have a budding Raymond Blanc or Angela Hartnett in the family the Pheasant at Harome want to know.

They are looking for young chefs aged between eight and 12 years old to create their own recipe and send it along with a photo of their culinary creation. Entries will be accepted until 1 March 2021 and will then be judged by chef Peter Neville.

The dishes will be judged on presentation, innovation and nutritional content.The lucky winner will then have the opportunity to work in the Pheasant kitchen alongside Peter and his team and prepare a three-course lunch for two chosen guests (this will have to be arranged when distancing guidelines allow).

Entries should be posted to Peter Neville, The Pheasant Hotel, Harome, North Yorkshire,YO62 5JG or emailed to reservations@thepheasanthotel.com or . If the hotel receives enough entries, they are aiming to produce a recipe booklet for people to purchase to raise funds for the Helmsley branch of the NSPCC - so get your young ones cooking!

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Spa upgrade The Coniston Hotel Country Estate & Spa has announced exciting new development plans for their spa, to launch in mid-Spring 2021.

The spa, which originally opened in 2015, will mirror its magnificent surroundings with a new name to match.

Nàdarra Spa, which means ‘natural’ in Scottish Gaelic and is a homage to the Bannister Family’s history on the Isle of Lewis, will feature; two infinity pools with commanding views across the 1,400-acre estate, lake and Yorkshire Dales; a lake view terrace with relaxed seating, fire pits and a covered outdoor bar; a 15m indoor swimming pool, a thermal experience including an infrared sauna, Finnish sauna, Himalayan sauna, aromatherapy steam room, indoor bubble pool and ice fountain; a luxury couples suite including double spa bath and mud rasul.

A spectacular private spa garden will also be created complete with a relaxation pod, loungers and two outdoor baths boasting the most incredible views. The development is due for completion in March 2021 and will be available for treatments, spa days and spa stays.

Visit www.theconistonhotel.com to find out more.

On the move The Northern Antiques Fair is moving to a new venue and is now scheduled to be held from Thursday 30 September to Sunday 3 October 2021 at Tennants, Harmby Road, Leyburn, North Yorkshire, DL8 5SG (Covid-19 circumstances permitting).

Commenting on the move, fair director Ingrid Nilsson said: “For reasons of clarity, we felt it was sensible to relocate as the NHS Nightingale hospital has a contract with Harrogate Convention Centre until the end of March which is too far into 2021 to plan securely for an event there in the autumn.”

Tennants is the ideal location for an antiques fair. Having undergone a major redevelopment in 2015, it is now the largest purpose-built salesroom in the UK, able to accommodate large scale exhibitions and events as well as hosting its own busy programme of more than 85 auctions every year.

Quiz Answers Music: 1. Joel Corry x MNEK 2. Eddie Van Halen 3. Little Mix 4. Dua Lipa 5. Be Here Now 6. Ed Sheeran 7. LadBaby 8. Ghost Town 9. Ian Brown 10. AC/DC Film & TV: 11. Kirk Douglas 12. Donald Fear 13. No Time to Die 14. 1994 15.

Jon Courtenay 16. Amber Gill and Greg O’Shea 17. Joe Exotic 18. Schitt’s Creek 19. Craig Phillips 20. Phillip Pullman Sport: 21. 6 22. 99 23. Kansas City Chiefs 24. Collin Morikawa 25. Tao Geoghegan Hart 26. Nicola Adams 27.

Michael Schumacher 28. Leeds Rhinos 29. Kingsley Coman 30. Owen Farrell Current Affairs: 31. Donald Trump 32.

Dominic Cummings 33. Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi 34. Storm Ciara 35. JMW Turner 36. Nagorno-Karabakh 37. £9.30ph 38. Sir Ed Davey 39. William Colston 40. No longer printing its catalogue 41. Cuthbert Brodrick 42. Pontefract 43.

Rhubarb 44. Herbert Henry Asquith (1908-1916) 45. Samuel Smiths, founded 1758 46. 7 47. William Wilberforce 48.

Bridgewater Place 49. 1 August 50. Doncaster.

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PROMOTION

Principal of Queen Ethelburga’s Collegiate Jeff Smith

Ensuring excellence PRINCIPAL OF QUEEN ETHELBURGA’S COLLEGIATE (QE), JEFF SMITH, SHARES HOW QE HAS ADAPTED QUICKLY TO ENSURE TEACHING AND LEARNING PROVISION, CONTINUES TO BE OF THE HIGHEST STANDARD. lthough there is no substitute for students learning in a physical classroom environment in ‘real time’, what we have offered at QE over periods of national lockdown and individual student absence has continued to ensure excellent progress and outcomes.

All students at QE receive a Microsoft Office subscription as part of their educational offering and it is through the use of Teams that they have continued to be closely supported any time they are away from the classroom. Teachers are all equipped with the technology and training to ensure the online provision is of a very high standard.

In periods of remote learning, all students access live lessons, available each day and following their usual weekly timetable.These lessons are recorded so that students in different time zones have full access at convenient times.This ensures that students maintain their study

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routines as well as delivering important subject content and key skills. Online assignments continue to be set, with these marked regularly to give helpful teacher feedback on areas for improvement.

Our excellent Pastoral Team run our THRIVE@QE programme which went online at the start of the first national lockdown and continued to provide students with group sessions such as “Positivity”, “Friendships” and “Yoga”, together with individual one to one online support seven days per week.

When learning in school we still run daily online group sessions together with full online support right through the day

and evenings.

At QE, we know that the key to academic excellence is the consistency in quality of teaching; therefore, this will always be the focus for the Collegiate.

Through our academic, pastoral and enrichment programmes, we will continue to develop the personal qualities of our students, such as leadership, resilience, critical thinking and responsibility. As always, we prioritise the safeguarding, health and wellbeing of all our students and staff.

To find out more about QE, visit www.qe.org.

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LEEDS

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Leeds Dock (c) Carl Milner

Leeds’ reputation as a modern, lively place, popular with shoppers, students and nightlife lovers is no secret. But there’s a whole other side to this city waiting to be discovered. Colourful street art is tucked away in hidden courtyards and corners, tastes of the world are mixed together to create a gastro melting pot and did you know there’s a wonderful waterfront too?

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Have you seen the huge elephant mural in Leeds?

Or found Robin Hood and his friends on the clock in Thornton’s Arcade? Or spotted that you can look up and find a statue of an animal, often an owl, almost anywhere in the city centre?

Read on and we hope you’ll see Leeds in a new light on your next visit…

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Whitelocks (c) Daniel Johnson Gray

Here at Visit Leeds, we love to welcome visitors to the city, and one of our favourite things to do is to introduce them to the waterfront. So often, given how landlocked Leeds is, people are surprised that there is a waterfront at all but, as Leeds sits on the banks of the River Aire and the Leeds Liverpool Canal, there’s plenty to explore. Hopping on the little yellow water taxi from Granary Wharf down to Leeds Dock not only provides a fun way to travel but gives you a peek into the city’s rich industrial history as you sail past the restored warehouses that line the waterfront.

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R e d i s c ove r YOUR L e e ds

Now, many of these buildings are home to popular restaurants and stylish bars where you can relax and watch the world go by.

The food and drink scene in Leeds is thriving with a restaurant to suit all tastes and occasions, offering cuisine that pulls inspirations from across the continents. So when restrictions are lifted, take your own world cuisine tour and have breakfast in France, coffee in Italy, lunch in India, dinner in Japan, dessert in America and, if you can fit in some Spanish tapas, there are four restaurants to choose from; each unique but all excellent. It’s the independent venues and local breweries that make the experience in Leeds so unforgettable.

Go behind the scenes of the brewing process at Northern Monk before sampling the ales in their refectory. Seek out hidden gem Whitelocks, the city’s oldest pub tucked away down an alley just off Briggate, for a pint from Leeds Brewery.

A great way to find more of the city’s hidden gems

is to follow one of trails you can find on the Visit Leeds website. We recommend the Architecture Trail and our top tip is to look up; you’ll see the ornate ceilings of the Victorian Arcades, the iconic domed roof of Leeds Corn Exchange, and the golden owls atop Leeds Civic Hall.

Another favourite is the Street Art trail, from the striking murals that have been in the city for decades, to the rainbow bright new pieces that adorn many walls, you’ll certainly want a camera handy. There’s a waterfront version of the street art trail too!

We’re proud to have so much talent and creativity in the area, which is so evident in the incredible performing arts organisations that call Leeds their home. They may be local to us but, did you know, Opera North, Northern Ballet and Phoenix Dance are making an impact on the global stage? Together, they have performed across Europe, in the USA, Asia, South America and the Caribbean!

Head over to the Visit Leeds YouTube channel to enjoy our new video series, Long Story Shorts, which delves into the history of Leeds and uncovers even more quirky facts and stories.

We’re looking forward to welcoming you again soon. In the meantime, browse visitleeds.co.uk for inspiration ready for when you can next visit, and check out our Leeds at Home page for ways to enjoy the city online.

Check out our A-Z Guide of visiting Leeds as restrictions start to lift – so you know what to expect.

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