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CONTENTS

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Harewood’s festive season is well underway

elcome to the November edition of Northside.

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

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

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

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

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

See you next month for a special festive issue.

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12 What’s Going On Leeds?

What has Jordan Odu been up to this month?

18 A great time to get on your bike

Store and serve your drinks in style with these on-trend beverage accessories

44 Christmas Gift Guide

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

Get inspiration from the independents this Christmas

24 Fashion

Harewood’s festive season is filled with whimsical wonder

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

30 Beauty

How to create an at-home spa: the best pampering products

36 The spirit of Christmas

Want to impress your guests this Christmas?

Premium and small-batch spirits are the way to go

46 Upon a Christmas Wish 62 Home & Garden

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PROMOTION

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

their experience and help develop individual action plans.

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

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

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WHAT’S GOING ON LEEDS? JORDAN ODU HAS MANAGED TO WORK AN IMPRESSIVE SOCIAL SCHEDULE OVER THE LAST MONTH. don’t know about you, but I’m determined not to let the fun police ruin my autumn. I love this time of year and have so far managed to work an impressive social schedule whilst sticking to the rules and keeping safe. It can be done people.

Like so many of my friends, I’ve not seen enough of my mum in 2020, so we always make it count when we do get together. Our recent trip to Leeds Cookery School for their awesome Taste of Malaysia class was amazing. Run by acclaimed chef Simon Chappelow, we were put through our paces and shown how to whip up a sublime Beef Rendang curry from scratch, as well as the best Chicken Satay skewers outside of Asia.

It’s debatable as to whether I put these skills to use in my own kitchen, but this is the kind of experience everyone should have on their bucket list and is ideal for gifting a loved one this Christmas (especially if they take you with them!).

Speaking of food, I’ve wasted no time in diving into the latest menus from some of my go-to restaurants. It’s great to see venues adapting to the continuous curveballs 2020 keeps pelting at them and Chophaus is no exception. Their new brunch menu elevates the daytime dining concept and is full of mouthwatering creations. Of course, I had to try the Bielsa on my recent trip and it did not disappoint.

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comes to premium steak and Malbec in an amazing atmosphere.

There’s also been plenty of action over near my neck of the woods in North Leeds. Firstly, Chapel Allerton has recently welcomed XS Hair, who I’m pretty certain moved out of the city centre to be closer to their number one customer. Sara never fails to tame my unruly curls, and her extended team are a force to be reckoned when it comes to everything hair.

We’ve also begun working with Man Firth Electric, who stock hands down the best E-Scooters man can find. Not only do they make zipping around the neighbourhood super-fast, but they’re an incredibly costeffective and eco-friendly way to travel.

Check them out online and watch this space for their forthcoming Leeds showroom. This brand is gonna be big.

With winter on the horizon, I’ve taken it upon myself to plump myself up for the chillier months and Slice of Yorkshire and The Savvy Baker have been helping me out with the best brownies in the county. Delivered fresh

to your door, I can’t recommend these heavenly bakes enough.

If you happen to live in the Moortown area and have become tired of working from home, then you might want to drop into Rand for your caffeine (and cake) fix. With classic drinks sitting alongside the likes of the Chilli Mocha and White Hot Chocolate, you’ll never tire of their exceptional menu.

And finally, in a year where seemingly everything was

cancelled, I cannot wait to drop into Chow Down at Temple Arches for their socially distanced Halloween special. Those going can expect a mix of incredible food, live DJ’s, and spooky treats with their Day of the Dead themed special. I hope to see you there, but until next time, remember hands, face, space.

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Northern jewel EARN-BACK POTENTIAL WITH NEW-ENGLAND STYLE LUXURY LAKESIDE AND BY-THE-SEA HOLIDAY HOMES FROM ARIA RESORTS. he long-awaited new development of holiday homes, set within a private gated estate, has now launched at The Bay Filey, Yorkshire, the northern jewel in the crown from the UK’s fastest-growing resort company, Aria.

Whether looking to downsize, the kids have flown the nest, or simply looking for a second home, Aria Resorts’ leisure homes offer an affordable alternative to more traditional homes in the market.

From the stunning sunrise to sunset, there is something to suit everyone at The Bay Filey.

Offering the best of both worlds, the New England clapperboard Meadow Lodges’, priced from an extremely competitive £185,000, are set by a beautiful lake, yet are within just a few minutes from the stunning Filey Beach – recently voted amongst the top six beaches in the world on TripAdvisor and 2018 Beach of the Year by the Sunday Times, and Filey town.

The new lodges provide a fixed return investment option of seven per cent over three to five years for qualifying investors; this attractive option includes all site and management fees and allocation of the property for own use for two weeks during off-peak season. Alternatively, there is the opportunity to take advantage of Aria Resorts’ flexible managed letting service which gives owners more opportunities to enjoy their new holiday home themselves, whilst also earning an income without the hassle of managing it themselves.

Filey has been a ‘forever’ destination for families from all over Yorkshire, and beyond, but the available ‘bolthole’ market just had a significant upgrade with the launch of Aria’s distinctive new Nikki, Tahiti and Kontiki luxury lodges.

Due to a high and immediate demand, the Kontiki lodges have now sold out but there are plenty of sister lodges available.

Featuring porthole windows and a natural slate roof, the new ‘coastal cool’ lodges are unlike anything else in the North East and sport two or three

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bedrooms. All are designed around the outdoors, and feature relaxed open-plan lifestyle living, kitchen and dining areas.

Combined with luxurious fittings and furniture they provide a spacious, informal setting for family and friends.

All come with private decks, and are set in the exclusively landscaped, peaceful area of The Meadows, a new natureembracing part of The Bay, Filey’s location.

Paul Nicols, sales director for Aria Resorts, says: “Our stunning new Nikki and Tahiti luxury lodges are bright and modern with a traditional feel. Within easy access of the M62 and Leeds, they are already in high demand. So much so, in fact that we have sold out of the

Kontiki lodges since they were released onto the market in August.

“All of our properties are available for owners to use throughout the year and we see our owners absolutely maximising their piece of Yorkshire countryside-by-the-seaside ‘heaven’ as many of them refer to it. The resort is popular as a multi-generational retreat, where the holiday home can be enjoyed by all the family with the nature-reserve style landscape, nearby beach and the charm of Filey town itself.”

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

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

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almost felt like being ‘back to normal’.

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

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

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

Mike Hudson, who rides with the cycling club Harrogate Nova, goes some way to explaining why cycling has proved so popular. “Good weather and quiet roads have been a big bonus and is been about the only sport we’ve been allowed to do as well as golf.

“Unfortunately the club has been suspended over the last six months as we have been very conscious not to attract the wrong attention by riding as a club group. By July we did manage to get our

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CYCLING

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

evening time trial leagues underway and had record turnouts.”

Martin Maltby, who runs Don Valley Cycles, saw a significant upturn and eventually found himself unable to keep up with demand, as he explains: “We were very busy during that period [lockdown] until the stock of new bikes became a big problem. Even now we don’t have any new bikes coming through from our suppliers so we are keeping ticking over doing repairs and servicing.”

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

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

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

These are sentiments echoed by mobile bike mechanic Barry Parker.

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

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

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

“It really depends on a lot of factors how old are you, what sort of cycling do you want to do, and so on. There’s a bike for every type of journey as well as some

that will go pretty much anywhere,” says cycling blogger Simon Geller, to those who are thinking about getting a bike.

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

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

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

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

“Since Covid restrictions hit the UK my business went up about 60 per cent and I had a big volume of new customers.

The bikes were mainly ones that had been bought online as bike shops had completely sold out of low to mid-level bikes so bought from online retailers and gave them to me in boxes to build.”

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

That’s sage advice for motorists too.

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

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RIDE 1:

Moonraker’s Cycle Ride Distance: 6.6 miles Your starting point is Colne Valley Leisure Centre, New Street, Slaithwaite, West Yorkshire, HD7 5AB. This great route from the village of Slaithwaite, heads along the historic Huddersfield Narrow Canal. This route is steeped in history with the legendary tale of the smugglers who were caught ‘raking for the moon’. There is more old tales to keep you entertained on this route as it heads along the towpath through fields and woodlands, crossing quiet roads on a virtually traffic free route. Enjoy seeing lots of farms and wildlife along the way. The industrial history of the area can also be seen in the many mills the route will pass. Suitable for riders both young and old, the route is along the canal towpath, so is as flat as it can be!

RIDE 2:

River Ouse Cycle Ride Distance: 6.8 miles Your starting point is Rowntree Park car park, Terry Avenue, York, North Yorkshire, YO23 1JQ. This is a great route that takes you from Rowntree Park in York to open country side by passing many local landmarks. The direction heads out of York passing the Knavesmire and travels into Bishopthorpe. The route is also educational as it teachs us about our solar system with its scale model of the planets and their distances from each other. This version of the route will take us as far as the planet Jupiter!

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RIDE 3:

Leeds to Harrogate Distance: 15.1 miles 1. The starting point for this ride is Roper Avenue in Roundhay, Leeds.

2. Keep left until you join The Drive and eventually North Park Avenue.

Take the first left after Talbot Road, then first right until you join Shaftesbury Avenue.

3. When you get to Street Lane turn right then take the first left before joining West Park Road. Turn left onto West Park Crescent and then left onto Roundhay Park Lane.

4. Continue straight, cross Shadwell Lane/Wike Ridge Lane and taken your first left onto Wigton Road. Proceed then turn right onto Manor House Lane.

5. Once you reach the main road (A61), turn right then immediate left and join the off-road trail which will take you past Eccup reservoir and all the way to Otley Road (A660). Turn right, then first left onto Harrogate Road (A61) and continue straight until you reach Swindon Lane on your right.

6. Carry on Swindon Lane until you reach Kirkby Overblow then turn left onto Follifoot Lane. Eventually you’ll reach John Metcalf Way (A658). Turn right onto the main road then left onto Drury Lane, passing Pannal Golf Club on your right.

7. Cross the A61 and continue towards Pannal village. Bear right onto Station Lane then onto Church Lane before joining Rossett Green Lane at the junction with Leadhall Lane. Turn right then left onto Rossett Drive.

Continue straight then right onto Pannal Ash Road before turning right onto Otley Road (B6162).

8. Your fourth left is Victoria Road. Continue straight and you’ll reach your finishing point.

RIDE 4:

Nidderdale Greenway Distance: 4 miles The former railway line is also known as the Nidderdale Greenway. As well as developing the traffic-free path, this route development included bringing back into use the Grade 2 listed, seven-arch Nidd Gorge Viaduct and providing new safe crossings of the A61 near Ripley.

The Greenway also links into the existing cycle network which takes you to Knaresborough, Starbeck and Harrogate.

For the people of Knaresborough, Starbeck and Harrogate the route provides a wonderful gateway to various fantastic National Trust sites to the North. Brimham Rocks, the spectacular Fountains Abbey and Studley Park are all within 15-mile cycle ride.

This route connects Bilton, North Harrogate, and Knaresborough with Ripley on a fantastic four-mile converted railway line.

There are currrently unsigned on-road connections between Ripley and the Way of the Roses cycle route to the North and the stunning Yorkshire Dales to the west.

Further details: www.harrogatenova.com www.donvalleycycles.com www.sustrans.org.uk canalrivertrust.org.uk www.routeyou.com www.visitharrogate.co.uk

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Stylish maxi dress designed with pussy bow detailing.

Featuring a halter neck. The dress is fitted at the bust but loose throughout.

Made from a heavy weight crepe to drape beautifully, £165. Available from Jigsaw. www.jigsawonline.com

Back in black FIND WARMTH IN YOUR WARDROBE WITH THESE MONOCHROME AUTUMN/WINTER STYLES. RIGHT: Matchless G50 Reloaded jacket £799.99 LEFT: Barbour International halfback quilt jacket £179.99 Both from Accent Clothing, 11-13 Queens Arcade, Briggate, Leeds, LS1 6LF. Tel: 0113 234 6767. www.accentclothing.com

Felted mule £40.

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Mica 75 black leather ankle boots from Saint Laurent, £790. From Harvey Nichols. www.harveynichols.com

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

Star cardigan £119

Charcoal sequin top £119

Cotton cashmere hoodie £98

All from The White Company www.thewhitecompany.com

Taking inspiration from the designer’s Boston childhood, Bossi Sportswear creates unique pieces that are designed to be worn for decades to come. Cut with classic biker details, this black leather jacket has been airbrushed by hand with sunflowers and leopard-print graphics and finished with lace-up sides and the label’s signature iridescent hardware. £2,505. From Harvey Nichols. www.harveynichols.com

Or add a splash of colour...

Hermina Athens Kressida mini huggie earrings £90

Acne Pansy face hat £110 All from Morgan Clare, 3/4 Montpellier Gardens. Harrogate, HG1 2TF. Tel: 01423 565709. www.morganclare.co.uk

Bella Freud 1970 mohair jumper £350

Ebru Evrim has just launched her debut activewear collection which is both unique and vibrant. Fun colours and gorgeous patterns and all made with quality luxe fabric, the collection includes super flattering and bum sculpting leggings, easy to wear sports bras, comfy hoodie tops and cute vests. www.ebruevrim.com Northside | www.northsidemagazine.co.uk 25

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THERE ARE NEW BRANDS IN STORE AT MORGAN CLARE. t Morgan Clare Grenson we pride Nanette ourselves on platform boot £315 introducing the new and hottest brands each season. This winter is no exception and we’re extremely excited to add Grenson and Ienki Ienki to our fabulous brand portfolio.

Grenson offer the best military boots around. Both practical and fashionable these boots look great whether paired back with denim or a dress, and will become the most worn item in your wardrobe as we head into the colder months.

It’s also the perfect time to invest in you winter coat. Look no further than Belstaff for timeless craftsmanship, Herno for the very best quality or new Ienki Ienki for the most exciting puffer jackets around!

Knitwear is another key item to invest in; buy now and wear all the way through to next spring. From cashmere staples at 360 and Repeat to more playful pieces at Jumper1234 and Belstaff Cromer quilted Bella Freud, we have you short coat £450 covered. Don’t forget that Knitwear is also great for gifting… yes Christmas is only round the corner!

As well as gifts for loved ones, don’t forget to treat yourselves after what has been an exceptionally hard year. With fewer ‘dressy’ events to attend, why not choose pieces that are more versatile? Bash and Essentiel Antwerp have some beautiful blouses and skirts that have just the right amount of festive cheer, look for a little bit of lurex and deep jewel tones to lift your spirits and to take you into 2021 feeling fantastic!

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Stay safe, Love the MC Team x

Bash Heidi lurex skirt £235

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

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

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

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

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

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

ESPA Restorative Pulse Point Oil £21 espaskincare.com.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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The spirit of

Christmas

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

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

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

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

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

But don’t let it get you down.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Phyll Clark runs The Tasting Note in Bawtry and stocks a

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

– Thomas Hay-Owens, True North Brew Co

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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WHISKY

El Nacional Invented in the prestigious Hotel Nacional, Cuba.

An elegant and fruity twist on the classic Daiquiri.

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

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

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

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

ABV: 40% Price: £38 GIN

are only available from auction or from private collection.

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

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

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

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

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

J.P. Adlam No. 8 Lashings of juniper infused with coriander, Seville oranges and a hint of star anise make this gin truly unique.

The original J.P. Adlam Gin can be enjoyed with any flavour of tonic and garnish and is a gin to match your inquisitive nature and search for quality.

ABV: 41.5% Price: £38 VODKA Sheffield Vodka Utilising pure water from the Peak District, Sheffield Vodka is crafted in a small batch copper pot still and lightly infused with lemon peel, cracked black pepper and Sheffield Honey for an original taste.

ABV: 40% Price: £31

RUM Plantation XO A 20th anniversary Barbados rum. First aged in ex-bourbon Caribbean casks then moved to small French Oak casks, it is a smooth and creamy spirit that reveals notes of oak, vanilla and aged cigar tobacco. Cocoa and toasted coconut is also present.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Homesense cocktail set £12.99. www.homesense.com

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

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

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

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Leeds’s annual Poppy Run goes virtual The Royal British Legion is encouraging people to lace up their trainers this November to take part in its free to enter Virtual My Poppy Run to help support service and ex-service personnel and their families.

The Legion’s Poppy Run events, which usually take place in ten cities across the country, including Leeds are unable to go ahead in their usual format this year due to social distancing measures. Instead, people can show their support for the 2020 Poppy Appeal with the ‘virtual’ version, My Poppy Run. The My Poppy Run participants can choose to run, jog or walk a distance of their choice and get family, friends and pets involved too. Wherever and whenever runners choose to do their Poppy Run, from the treadmill to local park, they will be helping to transform and support the lives of many in our Armed Forces Community, raising vital funds to ensure that those who have served are offered the life changing support they need and deserve.

My Poppy Run can be completed any time between the 1 October and 30 November and is free to enter. For more information and to sign up, contact the events team on 0333 011 4500, email events@britishlegion.org.uk or visit visit: https://www.britishlegion.org.uk/ get-involved/things-todo/events/my-poppy-run.

Licensed for weddings The Yorke Arms is delighted to announce that they have been granted a wedding licence to hold civil ceremonies on site.

Reinvented in 2020 as a Country House for Hire, weddings at The Yorke Arms are an intimate affair, with the bridal party and guests having sole use of the 17 bedrooms and suites, as well as all the communal areas, which have been reimagined with a homely feel.

The Yorke Arms is located in Nidderdale, in the Yorkshire Dales, and surrounded by stunning rolling countryside. It is steeped in history, having been a coaching inn for over 100 years. With wedding parties now being limited to only 15 people (as at 24 September), The Yorke Arms provides the perfect venue for a small celebration, with all the finer details being taken care of.

In addition to their own wedding licence, The Yorke Arms guests can also get married in the pretty Ramsgill village church, returning by foot to The Yorke Arms for a reception.

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Leading tile specialist Ceramique Internationale has unveiled an exclusive new collection of smallformat hexagon tiles, responding to the growing ‘lily pad’ tile trend.

Stripes is a range of hexagon-shaped décor tiles featuring an intricate pattern of angular lines. Exclusively manufactured in Spain, the contemporary porcelain tile is available in five vibrant shades – including green, pink and dark blue – and can be used in a variety of different fixing patterns to create several distinctive geometric designs. Popular patterns include a starburst, a web of triangles and the sought-after lily pad – which is created when the tiles are assembled with all lines pointing upwards, forming the illusion of a wall full of water lilies.

Unlike existing variants of this statement tile, Stripes is smaller at 15x17cm and boasts a unique worn-edge effect reminiscent of encaustic cement tiles – offering an even stronger visual impact.

Equally suited to both walls and floors, the dramatic collection offers the durability, easy maintenance and hard-wearing qualities of porcelain, making it the perfect choice for adding a modern splash of colour to kitchen and bathroom environments alike.

Glow Winter Illuminations See Harlow Carr all aglow this winter as special lighting effects bring a touch of magic to the most northerly RHS garden in Harrogate. From 19 November – 30 December 2020, enjoy an illuminated trail around the magnificent trees and shrubs as dusk falls and see the Queen Mother’s Lake, Winter Walk, Kitchen Garden, Alpine House and an extended Streamside walk all aglow.

Visitors can bask in the ‘glow’ of the winter illuminations three evenings a week (Thursday – Saturday) from 4.308.30pm, with last entry at 7.30pm. Glow will also run on the evenings of Monday 21–Wednesday 23 December and Monday 28–Wednesday 30 December.

Tickets must be booked online in advance and cost £6.95 for RHS Member adults and £2.95 for Member children.

Non-member adults £12; non-member child (5-16) £6; under 5s go free. Festive refreshments will be available from Bettys Café Tea Rooms.

Vital lifeline Harewood House Trust was delighted to be among 26 cultural organisations in Leeds to receive part of a £4.4million funding boost as part of the government’s £1.57billion Cultural Recovery Fund. This latest fund was assigned to museums and arts organisations in the area, delivered by Arts Council England and the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS).

During the lockdown, Harewood was forced to close its doors to visitors for 14 weeks, a significant portion of its nine-month open season, resulting in an estimated loss of over 80,000 visitors and £1.2million in losses by year end.

As an independent charity, Harewood is reliant upon income from visitor admission to continue its important work inspiring creativity and enriching lives for its local Leeds communities and further afield; this loss of revenue having a devastating impact upon the charity’s finances and plans for the future.

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GET INSPIRATION FROM THE INDEPENDENTS THIS FESTIVE SEASON.

Arrow Fresh bring to you a diverse set of luxury hampers, using only the finest produce. This Christmas Arrow Fresh are proud to offer a huge range of the most premium Yorkshire farm produced meats and cheese. The whole herb fed hen turkey, is uniquely reared – the turkeys feed on freshly cut herbs which not only supplement their diet, but also adds important flavour to the birds. www.arrowfresh.co.uk

Looking for the perfect gift for someone special? Look no further than the Coniston Hotel Country Estate & Spa. The awardwinning venue, nestled in a 1,400-acre picturesque private estate on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales, has got Christmas all wrapped up with their range of luxury gift vouchers. For more information visit theconistonhotel.com or call 01756 748080.

Fodder has a fabulous range of food, drink and gifts from over 430 Yorkshire suppliers and producers. From traditional wicker basket hampers filled with plenty of Fodder treats to gift boxes filled with your favourite sweets, they make fabulous hampers filled with plenty of Yorkshire products. Fodder also like to give back, with 100 per cent of profits going back to farmers through charity owners, the Yorkshire Agricultural Society. www.fodder.co.uk

Germ Attack (RRP ÂŁ19.99), the latest gruesome game in the best-selling Horrible Science range from Galt Toys. Available from Amazon

Christmas hampers, filled with Yorkshire produce, are available from Haley & Clifford, 3 Street Lane, Roundhay, Leeds, LS8 1AP. Tel: 0113 237 0334. www.haleyandclifford.co.uk

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Baby, it’s cold outside... Harvey Nichols Winter Warmer hamper £100 (left) and Snowed In hamper £175 (right) – the perfect presents for anyone looking to hunker down for a toasty Christmas. www.harveynichols.com

Joe Scarborough 'Christmas Eve at the Union Hotel' limited signed print £100. Joescarboroughart.co.uk

Treat your pet this Christmas at Macy & Hugo Dog Grooming, 82 Street Lane, Roundhay, Leeds, LS8 2AL. Tel: 0113 345 0625

Ganni stripe diamante button knit £325 and Agolde Riley HR jeans £240. From Morgan Clare, 3/4 Montpellier Gardens.

Harrogate. HG1 2TF. Tel: 01423 565709. www.morganclare.co.uk

San Carlo’s Christmas Celebration gift boxes contain everything needed to embrace the party spirit whatever the distance and wherever and whenever needed, at price options to suit all budgets. Email christmasgifts@sancarlo.co.uk or call 0161 839 8865.

Add colour and texture to any room with unique cushion designs and handmade pieces from Walton’s Fine Furnishings, 46-50 Leeds Road, Ilkley, LS29 8DS. Tel: 01943 600571. www.waltonsfinefurnishings.co.uk

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Upon a Christmas Wish HAREWOOD’S FESTIVE SEASON IS FILLED WITH WHIMSICAL WONDER. arewood has plenty of pedigree when it comes to its Christmas shows - their show last year won the Museum & Heritage Innovation Award. Now they have released details on this year’s festive programme, which is set to run from Friday 13 November to Sunday 3 January.

Harewood will once again transform its house, grounds and gardens into a festive delight which will be themed Upon a Christmas Wish by Lord Whitney. The Trust will build on the past three years of imaginative, original Christmas shows, unlike any other venue, working with the best artists and creative producers in this country.

Visitors will delve into a voyage of the imagination this festive season, as a Christmas tale is recounted and the

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House will reveal its magic to all those in need of whimsical wonder. Created by connoisseurs of make-believe Lord Whitney, the House shares its favourite memory of when a little girl was granted a festive wish to experience a Christmas like never before. Having established a reputation as out-of-the-ordinary, creative and far from predictable, Lord Whitney have created a show which invites you to escape with them into an immersive Christmas story unlike any other.

Leeds-based Lord Whitney are an innovative artist-led studio creating immersive experiences, performances and spaces that spark wonder and inspire curiosity. Using skilful storytelling, mindblowing design and a deep understanding of people, they deliver

experiences that challenge perceptions, defy convention, and embrace the strange.

Christmas at Harewood has been designed with social distancing in mind, whilst allowing as many people to enjoy Upon a Christmas Wish as possible in a safe manner. Booked time slots and reduced capacity in the House provide a unique opportunity to enjoy the show, immerse yourself in the story and soak up the atmosphere with fewer crowds.

Jane Marriott,Trust Director, said: “We are truly delighted and honoured to have received the Innovation of the Year award at the Museums + Heritage Awards, especially at a time when our team is working incredibly hard to ensure that a visit to Harewood can be as magical as ever, despite the current climate.

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“Davy and Kristin McGuire created A Night at the Mansion as an imaginative and wholly original adventure through the house. Their creativity and talent reminds us of why we have made the commitment to work with the best artists and creative producers every year.

“As a charity, not only charged with taking care of this wonderful place but also sharing it with as many people as possible, the festive season offers a unique opportunity for people to experience Harewood in a different light; something that this award attests to.

Harewood strives to make bold and ambitious projects, and every year we want to reimagine what a country house can look like and to provide a chance to

escape daily life, recharge our batteries and be inspired by what we see, feel and hear. Upon a Christmas Wish will do exactly that.”

Tickets for Harewood’s 2020 Christmas season are now on sale (Adults £17.50, Children £9, Family (2+2) £46 with online and early bird discounts available, maximum six people per booking in line with the government’s ‘Rule of Six’), with prebooking essential and current restrictions necessitating visitors booking a time slot to enter the House.

In addition, Father Christmas will return to welcome families for exclusive out-of-hours access to the house, to ensure a safe environment can be

provided with all the necessary precautions in place, whilst still creating a magical experience. Likewise, a tailormade programme of pre-bookable festive workshops are back, as well as festive afternoon teas and the opportunity to visit after dark in Harewood Lates.

Harewood House Trust Harewood, Leeds LS17 9LG Tel: 0113 218 1000 harewood.org

“Having established a reputation as out-of-theordinary, creative and far from predictable, Lord Whitney have created a show which invites you to escape with them into an immersive Christmas story unlike any other.”

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Get into the spirit HOWEVER YOU CELEBRATE THE FESTIVE SEASON, ALEXANDER’S GRAND CAFE HAS SOMETHING FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY. he festive season is going to be extra special at Alexander’s Grand Cafe this year with a full line-up of exciting events, tasty treats and cool drinks in the run-up to 25 December.

If you are looking for a different festive experience for your social or family bubble, Alexander’s are bringing back Off Piste, an Alpine lodge-style pop-up restaurant, as well as their popup bar and ski terrace, which will be sponsored by Estrella Beer. There’ll be Alpine steins for those missing the slopes, as well as shot paddles and cocktails around the firepits and luxury real hot chocolate, yummy nibbles and even aprés ski fondues available.

You can capture your Christmas moments with an awe-inspiring Instagrammable ski slope backdrop and enjoy a cosy drink in fur-lined seats and blankets under outdoor heaters.

In the restaurant you can book for up to six people with packages available, which include mulled wine or cider, spiced chestnuts, grilled frankfurters, Alpine stew and more. Packages start from £45pp or family

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packages are available at £120 for two adults and two children.

Despite being a very busy man throughout December, Santa has promised to once again visit Alexander’s festive wonderland for special Santa Sundays, plus two extra dates on 23 and 24 December. As well as delicious food and drink, children will each receive a personalised gift. A package for a family of four is £150.

Step away from the mayhem and demands of Christmas and into the festive warmth of Alexander’s restaurant… or, for more space and distancing – why not book The Lawrence, an exclusive and private first-floor dining room which boasts spectacular views of Skipton’s Parish Church Green.

The 2020 classic

Alexander’s Festive Menu, created by awardwinning chef Paul Cunliffe, celebrates the very best of locally sourced seasonal produce and features indulgent mouthwatering favourites.With festive favourites including pigs in blankets and mince pies, the three-course set menus, priced from £30pp, are sure to get into the Christmas spirit.

Christmas is an indulgent affair, as you would expect, and you can sit back and relax with mouth-watering dishes including spiced squash veloute, prawn cocktail ‘royale’, roast breast of bronze turkey, lentil and spinach daal and Alexander’s Christmas pudding.

Also unique to Alexander’s is a fabulous screen, which will be showing Christmas cabarets on selected dates.

New Year’s Eve will be an equally indulgent affair with a decadent ninecourse tasting menu.

However you celebrate the festive season, Alexander’s of Skipton has something for the whole family.

Alexander’s Grand Cafe 4-6 High Street, Skipton Tel: 01756 228030 alexanders-skipton.com

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San Carlo Leeds and Flying Pizza are open and here for you From our family to yours; we can’t wait to welcome you soon OPEN 12-10PM DAILY DELIVEROO AND TAKEAWAY COLLECTION ALSO AVAILABLE

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Appetising alternative SAN CARLO LAUNCHES THE CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION GIFT BOX. uge uncertainty surrounds social gatherings this year, with the traditional Christmas office parties under threat of cancellation. With that in mind, San Carlo restaurants on South Parade and Flying Pizza Roundhay are serving up an appetising alternative for employers looking to thank their teams this festive season.

For the same budget per head as the average Christmas set lunch or dinner with a drink (around £40) firms can send their employees a San Carlo Christmas Celebration Gift Box. The luxury hand-filled boxes contain everything needed to embrace the party spirit whatever the distance and wherever and whenever needed, at price options to suit all budgets.

Each turquoise gift box is hand-tied with branded ribbon and comprises a San Carlo gold embossed gift card and wallet, preloaded with £30, £40 or £50 to be used at all San Carlo restaurants (except Selfridges and House of Fraser) which can be redeemed within 12 months, a choice of bottle - mini Prosecco DOC or San Carlo’s own label pre-mixed

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Negroni cocktail, and a gift bag of confectionary.

The boxes will be hand filled to order and shipped to company offices or employees’ homes on request – perfect for treating an employee whether working from home or at the office.

Commenting on the launch, Marcello Distefano, managing director, San Carlo Restaurants said: “With large gatherings of people likely to be restricted for the foreseeable future we’re all having to rethink how we thank and celebrate with our colleagues this Christmas.

“This comes during what has already been a very stressful year for so many. Sending a gift box is a simple way to deliver a message of thanks wherever needed, people can choose to celebrate as and how they wish at a time that’s best for them.”

San Carlo Restaurants is an award-winning, independent, Italian family-owned group of contemporary Italian restaurants, with 21 venues across the UK, including the two in Leeds. As a company they invested heavily in making their restaurants Covid-safe, not just for their customers but for staff too.

“One thing I’ve learned through all this is, worry about the stuff you can control, don’t worry about the stuff you can’t control,” said Marcello. “We’re all nervous about Christmas because it’s a big time of year for us and parties play a big part in business.

“We thought the gift boxes were a nice idea and still allows people to go out and enjoy themselves over the Christmas period.”

Gift boxes are from £40 and are available to pre-order now. For individual boxes go to https://gifts.sancarlo.co.uk/ for bespoke/ bulk orders and enquiries call 0161 839 8865 or email christmasgifts@sancarlo.co.uk.

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COUNTRY INN WITH BEAUTIFUL BOUTIQUE BEDROOMS CHRISTMAS MENU - Mon to Friday 1st December until 24th YORKSHIRE CRAB TART Waldorf Salad & Caramelised Pear HOME OAK SMOKED SALMON & CRAYFISH COCKTAIL Marie Rose, Grilled Focaccia and Lemon SMOOTH DUCK LIVER PARFAIT Duck Ham,Smoked Orange Chutney, Duck Fat Toasted Brioche HARROGATE BLUE & WATERCRESS SOUFFLE Roasted Shallot & Chestnut Salad

ROASTED YORKSHIRE TURKEY Pancetta Sprouts, Cranberry Stuffing, Pigs in Blankets, Watercress and Rich Gravy FRESH SEA TROUT FILLET Pan Fried Over Homemade Spinach & Herb Gnocchi, Samphire, Homemade Cheese Curd TENDER BEEF & YORKIES Slow Cooked Daube of Beef and its Rich Juices..

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CHRISTMAS GIFT HAMPERS AVAILABLE NOW Our beautiful hampers make a great gift for those tricky-to-buy-for people.

Browse our range on line or in store, and if you don’t find exactly the one you want, we’ll make up something just for you.

Free Deliveries in Mainland UK Haley & Clifford, 43, Street Lane, Roundhay, Leeds, LS8 1DT Tel: 0113 2370334 www.haleyandclifford.co.uk

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New menu shows seasonality at its best AUTUMN DINING AT THE FOURTH FLOOR BRASSERIE. he onset of autumn brings a delicious new seasonal Prix Fixe menu to the Fourth Floor Brasserie and Bar at Harvey Nichols, with three mouth-watering courses and an aperitif fizz for £25.

Using the finest seasonal and locally-sourced ingredients, the new menu, created by head chef Lee Heptinstall, showcases seasonality at its very best.

To start, enjoy spiced pumpkin velouté with kohlrabi, smoked plaice, toasted pumpkin seeds and pumpkin oil or a tasty ham hock tart topped with piccalilli relish. To follow, opt for a warming braised ox cheek served with mashed potato, chard and bourguignon sauce or a flavoursome wild mushroom fettuccine with roasted Jerusalem artichokes, rocket and parmesan.

It’s impossible to resist dessert with offerings of rich dark chocolate and olive oil tart served with spiced poached pear and vanilla mascarpone or the ever-popular sticky toffee pudding topped with lashings of salted caramel sauce, candied pecans and vanilla ice cream.

Also new for autumn are ‘Bloody Mary sharing boards’. To serve two people, each board includes a bottle of bloody mary mix containing tomato juice, lemon, Worcestershire sauce, Harvey Nichols rouge, Noilly Prat dry vermouth and olive brine. This is then complemented by a choice of four boards - Classic Mary (Ketel One vodka), Bloody Maria (Patrón Silver tequila), Snapper (Tanqueray gin) or Boujee Mary (Grey Goose vodka) - with all incumbents.

The Fourth Floor Brasserie and Bar at Harvey Nichols will also be serving breakfast, including a range of early morning cocktails. Choose from the full English, smashed avocado and poached eggs, grilled smoked mackerel, Greek yoghurt granola and more.

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The new Autumn Prix Fixe menu is available at the Fourth Floor Brasserie Monday to Thursday from 12pm-5pm and on Friday and Saturday from 12-8pm, with fizz and three courses for £25 per person.Visit harveynichols.com to find out more.

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CARSAVE LEASING LIMITED PUTTING YOU IN THE DRIVING SEAT

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Leasing is a flexible and affordable way to drive a brand new car or van. No depreciation worries, just hand back the vehicle at the end of the lease in good condition and within the agreed miles, then simply just order your next new car or van.

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

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don’t have time to look after high maintenance greenery.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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WHAT TO DO NOW WINTER’S HERE. BY NIGEL EATON, HEAD OF RHS GARDEN HARLOW CARR SHOP & PLANT CENTRE. 1. With our changing climate patterns, and more rainfall over winter, it’s a good idea to raise pots and containers off the floor to allow better drainage over the colder months. Always use three pot feet or bricks under your pots so that if the ground is uneven the pot feet will keep your pots stable.

2. Now is the time to cut back old and marked leaves on Hellebores. Not only does it remove any over-wintering pests and diseases, but it also reveals the new emerging flowers.

3. Wildlife is an important ally in your garden and encouraging birds and other small creatures to visit will help keep pests such as slugs and aphids in check. Put up roosting pouches in hedges and sheltered parts of your garden.

4. Also clean bird feeders with a safe cleaner and then keep filled over the colder winter months. High calorific foods such as sunflower hearts and peanuts are best for winter-feeding. If you have the proper feeder type, Goldfinches like Niger seed and look for feeders with this type of seeds as a preference.

5. Gardening gifts are now in plentiful supply in gardening outlets. One tip I have learnt over a long career is to buy hand tools and secateurs in any colour but green.The green handled tools I have lost in my garden, in the compost bin or lying in the borders, must come to hundreds of pounds. Buy red , yellow or even pink-handled hand tools that will stand out.

6. Help yourself to a head-start in the spring by sowing sweet peas and broad beans now and planting out in mild spells to get an early June crop of flowers or beans. This hardens up the plants to produce more for you next summer.

7. As the herbaceous border starts to die back, remove the dying stems and foliage of summer flowering plants to lessen the risk of pest and diseases over wintering on the dying foliage. If you live in an area that allows bonfires this debris can be burnt and the ash stored in a corner of the garden for a year, to be used as a high potash feed next autumn. Grasses and autumn flowering plants should be left to go to seed to feed wildlife and give some height over the winter in the borders.

8. If you are buying houseplants for Christmas presents please bear in mind the home conditions the plants are going into.

Warm rooms suit plants like moth orchids, poinsettias and Christmas cacti. Cool rooms suit the more traditional Christmas plants, such as azaleas, potted bulbs and cyclamen.

9. On the same note, remember to acclimatise your potted Christmas tree, if you buy a rooted tree, when you bring it into the house and when you take it out after the Christmas season. If it’s frosty outside leave it out till it is a milder day before bringing it in, and above all please put your tree out on a mild day when the season is over if possible. Coming from a heated house to -5 would shock anyone!

10. Finally remember to sit and plan for next year over the Christmas season. There are some lovely new gardening books out this year to inspire. Gardening is all about what is happening now and what is coming up in the next year.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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HOME ESSENTIALS

Check out Furnish and Fettle’s stunning range of interior design ideas.

Crescent Road, Harrogate, HG1 2RS. Tel: 01423 560757. furnishandfettle.co.uk

This Woodpecker parquet flooring offers a clean and contemporary look. Smoking further enhances the subtle colour variations flowing across the blocks. £92m2. From Coldbath Flooring, 135 Cold Bath Road, Harrogate, HG2 0NU. Tel: 01423 313241. www.coldbathflooring.com

The big picture GET INTERIORS INSPIRATION FROM THESE LOCAL BUSINESSES.

Real wood blinds offer a natural, warm and timeless beauty to any room and complement wooden floors perfectly.From The Blind Factory, Unit 28, Penraevon Light Industrial Estate, Jackson Road (off Meanwood Road), Leeds, LS7 2AW. Tel: 0800 072 0805 / 0113 262 6660. www.theblindfactoryleeds.co.uk

Winter Signature candle £20. The White Company www.thewhitecompany.com

Bathroom need a makeover? You’ve come to the right place. Tiles and Mosaics, 2 Royds Lane, Holbeck, Leeds, LS12 6DU. Tel: 0113 231 0218. tilesandmosaics.co.uk

Check out Buywell Interiors Ltd’s range of kitchens and bedrooms. Unit 155, Avenue B, Thorp Arch Estate, Wetherby, LS23 7BJ. Tel: 01937 844288. www.buywellinteriors.co.uk 64 Northside | www.northsidemagazine.co.uk

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What’s your s-tile?

Unit 1, Royds Lane, Lower Wortley Ring Road, Leeds, LS12 6DU telephone 0113 231 0218 www.tilesandmosaics.co.uk

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COME VISIT OUR NEW SHOWROOM AND TURN YOUR DREAMS IN TO REALITY!

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