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10 Don’t miss a thing...

Catch the best of the region’s cycling action with our ultimate guide to the Tour de Yorkshire, which takes place between 28-30 April

18 Not just about the race...

Use the cycling as an excuse to explore the best that North Yorkshire has to offer

36 Fashion

66 Home Essentials

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58 Home & Garden

28 The Diary

A monthly round-up of what’s happening in the Northside region

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30 Northern Nights

62 Glorious gardens

Get your drinking hats on... cocktails take centre stage in Leeds

Spring has sprung and it’s time to spruce up the garden ready for the summer

84 Travel It’s the little things that can make a big difference... Chris Wilson enjoys a touch of Italian hospitality in the capital

89 Business Profile Tony Watson spoke to Northside about life at one of Yorkshire’s most iconic entertainment venues

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Pay as you go 2015 and 2016 have seen marked growth in the number of people without private medical insurance choosing to pay for treatment in a private hospital. Suzanne Wynne-Jones, business development manager at Spire Leeds Hospital in Roundhay explains some of the factors driving this growth.

here are many reasons why an increasing number of people are opting to self-pay for private hospital treatment.

Suzanne explained: “Probably the most compelling reason is speed of treatment. Rather than waiting many weeks or even months for first appointments and elective surgery in the NHS, patients can simply phone or email a private hospital such as Spire Leeds and book an appointment to see a consultant specialist within a matter of days. Often, they do not even need a GP referral. At the appointment, patients can then arrange rapid appointments for any tests, scans, physiotherapy or surgery “As with many things, having a choice is also crucial; people like to be able to choose which hospital to come to, which consultant to see, when to have an appointment and especially when to have surgery. The cost of private hospital treatment is often more affordable than they think, with out-patient consultations starting from £150. “Undoubtedly another factor is now the restriction in some of the services that the NHS provides. In some parts of our region for example, varicose vein surgery is often no longer widely offered and many people only have the option of paying privately”.

Suzanne Wynne-Jones, Business Development Manager at Spire Leeds Hospital

Considering self-pay? Ask our specialist team Spire Leeds has a dedicated team of three Private Patient Advisors who are able to help enquirers in a range of ways. They are able to: • Provide guidance on which areas each consultant specialises in.

According to a recent survey by the Health Service Journal, more than a third of Clinical Commissioning Groups (NHS organisations set up to organise the delivery of services in England) are considering further limits on access or eligibility for services in the coming year.

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Suzanne added: “The reputation of the hospital and consultants also plays a significant part in influencing the decision on whether to pay for treatment and where to come. At Spire Leeds, we pride ourselves on our excellent clinical standards and 26-year heritage. All consultants hold or have held consultant posts in NHS hospitals and many have national and international reputations.”

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Advantages to choosing private healthcare • You do not have to wait – you can usually book a first appointment to see a consultant within 24 hours and you can usually arrange a scan or surgery within days if you wish. • You are under the care of a consultant who is a specialist in their field and who will be the same specialist seeing you at each consultant clinic visit. • We pride ourselves on looking after our patients as patients but also as important customers and we will help organise your care from the first contact you make with us. • You choose when you come for your appointments, tests, surgery or follow-ups. • You benefit from the reassurance of being in a large, multi-specialty hospital with 300 specialist consultants. • You can have most tests/surgery at the same hospital here without the need to travel to another site or hospital. • You can have procedures with us which may no longer be available on the NHS (examples include varicose vein treatment, benign mole or blemish removal, weight loss surgery and others). • Recovery times may be improved with personalised, frequent and timely physiotherapy rehabilitiation sessions. • You can be referred from one specialist to another directly and quickly. • Our car parking is extensive and free and there are excellent public transport links to the hospital here in Roundhay.

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Don’t miss a thing... CATCH THE BEST OF THE REGION’S CYCLING ACTION WITH OUR ULTIMATE GUIDE TO THE TOUR DE YORKSHIRE, WHICH TAKES PLACE BETWEEN 28-30 APRIL.

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FOR THOSE UNACCUSTOMED TO THE INS AND OUTS OF COMPETITIVE BICYCLE RACING, THIS GUIDE PROVIDES A FEW THINGS TO KEEP YOUR EYE OUT FOR, IN WHAT CAN APPEAR TO BE A VERY CONFUSING FORMAT.

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THE JERSEYS Being crowned the winner of the Tour de Yorkshire won’t be every rider’s primary agenda, with cyclists racing as part of a team to prime their strongest rider overall for a

shot at the title. Across the weekend, riders therefore compete for a number of different coloured jerseys according to their riding style.

The Leader’s Jersey The Leader’s Jersey will be awarded to the first rider across the line in Scarborough. After the end of Stage Two and Stage Three, the jersey will be awarded to the rider with the lowest accumulative time across each of the stages. The winner of the Tour de Yorkshire will be the rider who completes each stage in the fastest time across all three stages.

The Digital Jersey Unique to the Tour de Yorkshire is the podium jersey, which is voted for by fans via Twitter. The Digital Jersey is awarded to the rider who distinguishes themselves as the most aggressive rider, the rider who makes the most effort, as well as the rider who demonstrates the best qualities in terms of sportsmanship across each of the stages.

Sprint Jersey The green Sprint Jersey is worn by the rider who accumulates the most points across each of the intermediate sprints. For the first rider across the line at each intermediate sprint, 20 points will be awarded, with 17 points for second place, 15 for third, 13 for fourth and 11 for fifth.

King of the Mountain Jersey Like the sprinters jersey, the polka-dot King of the Mountain Jersey follows a similar format to the sprinters, with points up for grabs for the first riders to cross the line in the designated mountain climbs.

THE TEAMS & RIDERS Yet to be confirmed – but local girl Lizzie Deignan (née Armistead) will return to have another shot at the title. Thomas Voeckler has also confirmed that he is returning to defend his crown, as he competes in his final race on British soil after announcing that he will retire after this year’s Tour de France. Road racing is packed full of twists and turns (quite literally) with drama that can be expected throughout the day.Yet this can be confusing with lots of different tactics that riders will employ. Here’s what you need to know: The Peloton

Originally from the French meaning platoon, the peloton is the largest body of riders in a road cycling race. Due to the huge numbers of riders in the pack, the peloton offers riders the chance to conserve energy, by drafting and slipstreaming cycling as close as possible to the rider in front.

The strongest teams will each be vying to control the front of the peloton, as this is where the pace of the race is set, as well as being the prime position for a team to launch a surprise attack. Look out for Team Sky as they control the peloton, picking up the pace towards the end of each stage as they prime their lead rider for the final push. Breakaways and Attacks

Tactics in tour racing are just as important as the cycling itself – it’s not just about riding as fast as you can all of the time. In the early stage of the race a small group of riders, often in a group of three to six, break away from the peloton in an attempt to put as much distance between themselves and the peloton as possible, as they try to win the stage from the start. Breakaways rarely contain overall contenders, with the peloton often happy to let them get as far as ten minutes ahead,

relatively confident that they will catch them. Attacks on the other hand often take place on the classified climbs throughout the stage with one rider breaking from the group entirely, hoping that other riders will not be able to maintain pace with him. The climb through Robin Hood’s Bay may be the perfect opportunity on Stage One, giving riders a short distance to the finish if they manage to mount a successful attack. Sprints and ‘Lead-out Trains’

Some teams are purely built around their sprinters with Mark Cavendish’s Team Dimension Data being the prime example. In the run up to the finish or an intermediate sprint, a lead-out train will often be created as a team guides their sprinter through the front of the pack where he can break out from behind his final lead-out man, slipstreaming him to conserve his energy before a sprint. Northside | www.northsidemagazine.co.uk 11

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STAGE ONE – Bridlington to Scarborough Stage length: 173km King of the Mountain Climbs: Garrowby Hill, Goathland and Robin Hood’s Bay Sprints: Pocklington and Whitby Abbey Total ascent: 1,940m

he opening stage of the 2017 Tour de Yorkshire once again returns to Bridlington, with the peloton departing from outside Bridlington Spa. Spectators can expect a slow start as the riders meander through the scenic villages of East Yorkshire, visiting the historic Burton Agnes hall on their way to Driffield, in preparation for the first sprint of the day. The market town of Pocklington will provide the location for the first intermediate sprint of the weekend and will be a hotspot for fans who want to see some of the world’s best sprinters battle it out for the coveted green jersey. For a great vantage point of East Yorkshire and a chance to see the rider’s tough it out on one of the gruelling classified hill climbs. Garrowby Hill provides one of the best viewing points, offering a chance to see the peloton up close as the battle to be crowned King of the Mountains commences. Spectators will need to arrive early as road closures will be in place. Stage One will be in full swing as riders rapidly descend from Garrowby Hill, heading towards the market town of Malton, and as legs begin to tire at the end of the first stage the peloton heads back towards Whitby, providing the backdrop for some of the most spectacular images of the day. A sprint will commence outside Whitby Abbey before riders race to Robin Hood’s Bay for the day’s final climb. With legs burning and the leader’s jersey up for grabs, Stage One finishes in Scarborough, as riders race to the finish line along the North Bay.

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STAGE TWO – Tadcaster to Harrogate Stage length: 122.5km King of the Mountain Climb: Côte de Lofthouse Sprints: Knaresborough and Ripon Total ascent: 1,638m Viewing hub: Ripon Racecourse

tarting on the newly opened Tadcaster Bridge, Stage Two of the Tour de Yorkshire will be a day for sprinters, with only one classified climb at the mid-point of the stage. Stage Two will also share the same route as the Yorkshire women’s race, run earlier in the day, passing through some of North Yorkshire’s bestloved market towns. After leaving Tadcaster, the peloton will make its way through Wetherby before heading to Knaresborough for the day’s first intermediate sprint. Riders will then make their way through Ripley, Pateley Bridge and Ramsgill. The sole categorised climb of the day comes on the newly named Côte de Lofthouse, better known as Trapping Hill. This could arguably be one of the climbs to shape the race, as riders’ battle against a savage ascent that will really test the burning legs of the peloton. Snaking its way to a summit that could provide a spring board for a decisive attack as the sprinters fade away. After a rapid descent into Masham, it’s on to Ripon for the second intermediate sprint of the day, and, as well as having a usual weekend race meeting, Ripon Racecourse will also offer a dedicated screening. Gates open at 11.30am for those wanting to catch all of the day’s action. As the penultimate stage reaches its culmination, the race will skirt around the stunning Fountains Abbey before a rapid approach to Harrogate, the location for the final sprint finish. The day’s action will reach its crescendo amongst a huge crowd as riders’ race along Parliament Street, just as they did in the opening stage of the 2014 Tour de France.

On route: Knaresborough With a striking viaduct built across the beautiful waters of the river Nidd, Knaresborough is perhaps one of Yorkshire’s most beautiful market towns – built into the river bank and topped with its very own castle. Whether you want to boat on the river or meander through the town’s shops and eateries, there are a number of ways to pass the time before the arriving caravan and peloton. Ripon The medieval city of Ripon will be buzzing with a range of activities throughout the day, focused on the market square. With local traders and community organisations holding a community fair and local cafes and shops joining in the celebrations. Masham Located in the stunning region of Lower Wensleydale, Masham is gearing up for the cycling festivities. Aside from the Black Sheep Brewery for the real ale lovers, Masham provides the perfect location for an afternoon ramble into the Yorkshire Dales, once the peloton has passed through.

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“As the penultimate stage reaches its culmination, the race will skirt around the stunning Fountains Abbey before a rapid approach to Harrogate, the location for the final sprint finish.” Northside | www.northsidemagazine.co.uk 13

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STAGE THREE – Bradford to Fox Valley Stage length: 194.5km King of the Mountain Climbs: Silsden, Haworth, Leeming, Shibden Wall, Deepcar, Wigtwizzle, Ewden Height and Midhopestones Sprints: Brighouse and Stocksbridge Total ascent: 3,517m

tage Three is undoubtedly a day for climbers, with eight climbs marking the toughest stage in the history of the Tour de Yorkshire. Aptly named ‘The Yorkshire Terrier’, Stage Three will briefly join the 2014 Tour de France route as riders pass through Burley-in-Wharfedale, before heading to the iconic Bolton Abbey in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales. Riders will roll out of City Park in Bradford as part of a procession that will also pass through the World Heritage Site of Saltaire, taking in Salts Mill before the flag is lowered and the final stage of racing officially commences. The peloton will move towards Skipton for the first of eight categorised climbs being contested on the Côte de Silsden, quickly followed by a second climb, up through the centre of Haworth – a fantastic location for supporters who want to embrace the true spirit of the race – before climbing the mighty Shibden Wall on their way to Halifax. With gradients of 15 per cent and 20 per cent on this perilous climb, riders will be battling against searing legs, gravity and monstrous cobbles – spectators can expect crashes, breakaways, punctures and sheer exhaustion. Just make sure you turn up early to grab the best spots on the hill. There’s no let-up for riders on the ‘Yorkshire Terrier’ as the race then traverses from West to South Yorkshire and Sheffield, heading towards Penistone and Stocksbridge for the second intermediate sprint of the day. Riders will then embark on a 22km finishing circuit that features no less than four gruelling climbs, separating the strong from the weak in a circuit that will surely be the defining moment for the rider who claims the winner’s jersey. The weekend’s racing will draw to a close at Fox Valley where huge crowds are expected to welcome a peloton of exhausted riders, before the presentation of the jerseys.

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Sir Gary Verity and Christian Prudhomme, Race Director of The Tour de France, announce the route of the 2017 Tour de Yorkshire

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On Route: Saltaire Saltaire is steeped in rich cultural heritage and was a model industrial village, built for the local factory workers. With a range of parks, cafes and independent shops, this World Heritage Site is a great place to base yourselves for the start of the day’s racing. Haworth Home to the famous Brontë sisters, Haworth is renowned for its famous cobbled streets and vintage charm. With a traditional sweet shop, apothecary, Brontë Parsonage Museum and some great local pubs, it’s not just the racing that will draw in the crowds. Penistone As the race heads into South Yorkshire it will pass through Penistone, the highest market town in the country, and with the caravan arriving at approximately 3pm, there are plenty of things to do in the surrounding area beforehand. 14 Northside | www.northsidemagazine.co.uk

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2017 Maserati Tour de Yorkshire Ride THOUSANDS OF AMATEUR CYCLISTS WILL EXPERIENCE THE CHALLENGE OF RIDING THE SAME ROUTE AS THE PROS. BY RACHEL MARTIN. aking place on the third and final day of the Tour de Yorkshire (30 April), The Maserati Tour de Yorkshire Ride is your chance to ride many of the same roads as the pros before they do. Including the pro finish line – complete with support from the waiting crowds – just a few hours before the third edition of the Tour de Yorkshire reaches its gripping conclusion. This year, riders can choose from three challenging routes of 45km, 75km or 100km, starting at Fox Valley shopping centre near Sheffield. The 100km option is undoubtedly the highlight and organisers say it’s the “toughest” in the event’s short history. Featuring 1,974 metres of climbing and a number of testing

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DISTANCES: Long route: 100km Medium route: 75km Short route: 45km Cycletta (women only): 45km

ascents and descents through stunning landscapes. “One of the great and truly unique things about cycling is that you can ride the same roads as the world’s best riders, and what better way to do so than with top-class support and thousands of other cyclists joining you along the way,” says Sir Gary Verity, chief executive at Welcome to Yorkshire. “The routes have been designed to cater for riders of all abilities, and finishing on the same line as the pros will be an amazing experience.” Nick Rusling, CEO of sportive organisers Human Race, said: “The previous two editions of the Maserati Tour de Yorkshire Ride have been hugely enjoyable, and everything is pointing towards this being the biggest, toughest and most rewarding year yet. “The routes that have been created are scintillating, and Fox Valley is a wonderful home to host our riders.” Anyone interested in taking part in the 2017 Maserati Tour de Yorkshire Ride can register at www.letouryorkshire.com Why not support a great cause by taking a charity entry? The official charity of the Tour de Yorkshire is Alzheimer’s Society, alongside a range of local and national charities that you can also choose to support by selecting them during the entry process.

CIRCUIT ONE

CIRCUIT TWO

ROUTE NOTES: The 100km route starts with a tough early climb up the locally renowned Pea Royd Lane, before joining the pro route for a section on Hunshelf Hall Lane. After another climb away from Millhouse Green it’s a long descent into Holmfirth. Riders will then head towards Meltham, requiring them to conquer the hill at Netherthong, before heading through an undulating section featuring the villages of Honley and Farnley Tyas. During the next part of the route riders will take on another tough uphill section, this time leading to the Emley Moor transmitting station, whose tower is the tallest freestanding structure in the UK. Other highlights include a descent to the Yorkshire Sculpture Park, passing the spectacular Cannon Hall before visiting Silkstone and Silkstone Common. Riders then take on the same roads as the professionals again as they go through Wortley and into Deepcar, before they face an epic climb from Ewden Village, which is sure to test even the strongest of riders. After a section through Wigtwizzle follows the last notable climb up to Bolsterstone, before the triumphant descent to the finish at Fox Valley. Shortly after the amateur riders finish, the final stage of the Tour de Yorkshire pro race will also conclude at Fox Valley, allowing participants and their supporters to stay and watch the exciting finale first hand.

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The exact distance for the 100km is 101km and routes may be subject to change. Any rider taking part in the long route will be required to maintain an average speed of 15kph. This ride takes in 1,947m of climbing and requires riders to have a very good level of fitness to maintain the necessary average speed.

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lectric bikes have been subject to ambivalence for about as long as they’ve existed. They came onto the scene in the 1990s as city bikes with wacky designs that were far removed from traditional bikes. Diehard cyclists left them to it for a while, content for city slickers and recreational riders to carry on with their faux-Dutch motorised bicycles, meanwhile continuing to bomb around the countryside on regular mountain and road bikes. However, the first E-bike successfully impregnated the cycling industry and their powerful genes have led to surprising outcomes. On mainland Europe, the acceleration of E-bike sales has exceeded all other cycling products in recent years. While the bikes in question have largely been considered commuter fare, the technology is making its way steadily onto the MTB trails and weekend club rides. At first a huge hit with the older and less fit riders while enthusiasts passed them off as cheating, we’re starting to see an interest in E-bikes even in the higher echelons of our sport. Now, there’s really no reason to choose a regular bike over an E-bike. E-bikes have been identified as a tool which can help even the most expert rider to cover more ground with each ride. If you are an amateur mountain biker who wants to enjoy everything that the trails have to offer with a sense of adventure and no desire to 16 Northside | www.northsidemagazine.co.uk

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hy not make a day of the Tour de Yorkshire? If you’re gearing up to head out and watch the Tour de Yorkshire you have plenty of choice when it comes to location, including some of the most iconic and picturesque settings in and around Tadcaster,

Wetherby, Nidderdale and Harrogate. It’s not just about the race, however, the Tour de Yorkshire also offers the perfect opportunity to get out and enjoy everything North Yorkshire has to offer. We’ve picked out some businesses to visit along and around the route.

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1 The Timble Inn

Situated ten miles from the Harrogate Stage Two finish line and within nine miles of Stage Three vantage points, The Timble Inn could not be better positioned for this year’s Tour de Yorkshire. Locally-sourced food and drink is available each day of the Tour from 12pm, with nine rooms also available for those that wish to stay. Advanced booking is advised and further details are available at www.thetimbleinn.co.uk or alternatively contact the team directly at info@thetimbleinn.co.uk or call 01943 880530. Timble near Harrogate, North Yorkshire, LS21 2NN

2 Restaurant 92

Restaurant 92 is a stunning brasserie located in Harrogate (opposite Waitrose) offering a modern menu of British European dishes expertly crafted by head chef Michael Carr. Serving food which tastes as beautiful as it looks, enjoy a lovely environment where their friendly team guide you through the extensive menu, helping you choose the right wines to complement your meal. Only the finest produce is sourced ensuring every dish, from hand-dived scallops with apple and kholrabi to locally bred mangalitza with cous cous and black pudding, tastes amazing. Book early to avoid disappointment. Call 01423 503027 or visit www.restaurant92.co.uk 92-94 Station Parade, Harrogate, HG1 1HQ

3 Specialized Concept Store Specialized Concept Store has been designed to answer the rider’s need for a comprehensive range of technically advanced products combined with specialist customer care. Situated in Harrogate, the double-fronted store offers the very latest bikes, frames, clothing and accessories. Together with a passionate and hugely knowledgeable team who are always on hand to offer advice and guidance on all things Specialized and indeed cycling. The team are fully trained to help you every step of the way, from choosing the right bike and adjusting it to suit you to servicing it, all so that you can spend more time enjoying your bike and less time worrying. Unit 1, 8 West Park, Harrogate, HG1 1BL Tel: 01423 528240

4 Little Alligators Little Alligators offers a fabulous range of fantastically unusual children’s products, including games, puzzles, stationery and other curiosities you didn’t realise you needed. With items to suit every budget, you will be equally comfortable spending pocket money or shopping for a bigger gift. And with friendly staff on hand to help you find that special something, your gifts will be a pleasure to buy as well as to give. 45 Cold Bath Road, Harrogate, HG2 0NL Email: hello@littlealligators.com

5 The Spirit of Harrogate

Visit The Spirit of Harrogate – the home of Slingsby Gin – to sample delicious gin or for a unique gin experience they offer three private events: The Spirit of Gin, The Cocktail Master and Just the Tonic for up to 16 guests, which include canapés and specially-developed drinks. For more information or to book an experience, visit www.wslingsby.co.uk/experience or call: 01423 541279. 4 Sceptre House, Hornbeam Square, Hornbeam Business Park, Harrogate, HG2 8PB

6 Edinburgh Bicycle Cooperative Looking for an alternative to mainstream cycle

shops? That’s exactly what Edinburgh Bicycle Coop have been offering since they opened in 2006. As a co-op, they believe in creating the kind of bike shop they themselves would use, and are committed to offering the same inclusive service whether you’re a cycling enthusiast or a complete beginner – buying a high-end bike, or simply needing a flat tyre repaired. See what Edinburgh Bicycle Co-op can do for you in-store or visit www.edinburghbicycle.com. Open seven days a week 10am-6pm (late opening every Thursday till 7pm). 140 Woodland Lane, Leeds, LS7 4QG Tel: 0113 268 7463

7 George’s Great British Kitchen George’s Great British Kitchen is all about being different. From the beach huts to the gin bar, it is all part of the journey to bring back British favourites with a quirky twist. The newspaper style menu includes dishes such as charcoal grilled fish and meats, ham hock and mushy pea fritters with a creamy wasabi dip and a mac ‘n’ cheese fest burger. To top it all off, there are some delightful desserts too, including sweet shop inspired ice cream, freshly made doughnuts and a famous dessert sharer. George’s really is a good and proper place for any occasion. Unit 8, The Light, The Headrow, Leeds, L81 8TL

8 RAFT

Instead of buying a mass-market, massproduced, imported sofa from an out-of-town retail park or website, why not head to RAFT and have a British sofa hand-made to your specification? The fantastic fabrics and leathers are second to none and there are styles from elegant Edwardian to cool contemporary. For those who fall in love with the RAFT look, their interior design team can transform your home. “Thomas and the team in the Harrogate store have been invaluable helping design rooms in our house, ordering products to fit with our timeframes and then providing first class after sales service. I would unreservedly recommend them to anyone and will be back in the future.” (Mrs J. Thompson) 55-57 Station Parade, Harrogate Tel: 01423 223190 www.raftfurniture.co.uk

9 The Fairfax Arms

The Fairfax Arms in Gilling East, York, is a beautiful example of a traditional village pub, open all day, every day. Offering 11 en-suite rooms and classic double-superior suites. Lunch is served 12-2pm Monday to Saturday and dinner 6-9pm. Sunday lunch is served from 12-7pm. Gilling East, York, YO62 4JH Tel: 01439 788212 www.thefairfaxarms.co.uk

10 Morgan Clare

Celebrations are in full swing at Morgan Clare as they mark their 20th year with a chic store upgrade and spring party, with exclusive pieces from premium labels Peter Pilotto, Rebecca Taylor, A.L.C, Designers Remix and J Brand. Two fashion and fun-filled days (31 March-1 April) will include prize draws, champagne cocktails and beauty treatments. Yorkshire’s premier award-winning designer retailer, with its ever-evolving offer of exciting and must have labels, is looking forward to the next 20. Montpellier Gardens, Harrogate, HG1 2TF 36 The Grove, Ilkley, LS29 9EE www.morganclare.co.uk

11 Tharavadu

Leeds’ first authentic Kerala restaurant has fast become one the favourite dining spots of the region. With recent awards comprising Best Indian Restaurant (Oliver Awards 2015, 2016 and 2017) and Best of the Best Restaurant of the North (Feast Magazine), to name but a few. Experience the flavours of traditional Kerala cooking from the hands of chefs who learned first-hand from the traditional Nair Tharavadu, and discover a rich culinary heritage that has developed over the centuries in India. Tharavadu offers distinguished diners a taste of exotic Indian cuisine. Alongside full vegetarian, vegan and gluten free options. 7-8 Mill Hill Leeds, LS1 5DQ Tel: 0113 244 0500 www.tharavadurestaurants.com

12 Leeds Bradford Airport

Leeds Bradford Airport connects the Leeds City Region with the world; flying to 75 direct destinations across 25 countries, as well as offering three hub services to hundreds more. More than 3.5million customers fly through Leeds Bradford Airport each year and they take great pride in their excellent on-time performance; striving to deliver exceptional levels of service for business and leisure customers. For more information, visit www.leedsbradfordairport.co.uk Leeds Bradford Airport, Leeds, LS19 7TU

13 Page & Smith

Your eyes are as individual as you are, so whether it’s an in-depth eye examination with the latest retinal imaging technology or sports eyewear for golf, skiing or cycling, optometrists Sarah and Michelle are happy to offer expert independent advice. Page & Smith offer a full range of services for all ages including children’s eyewear, multifocal contact lenses and brands such as Barbour, Silhouette, Fendi, Zeiss and Bollé. 28 Montpellier Hill, Harrogate, HG1 2TG Tel: 01423 562616

14 Ripley Castle

Ripley Castle and gardens, situated three miles from Harrogate on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales National Park, is an historic attraction open to the public all year round and makes for a fascinating and entertaining day out, in a beautiful location. Ripley Castle, Ripley, HG3 3AY Tel: 01423 770152

15 The Boar’s Head

Visitors to the Boar’s Head can enjoy a relaxed atmosphere in luxurious and historic surroundings, alongside refined, country-style rooms, restaurant and bar and a complimentary breakfast. The hotel and restaurants casual nature also makes it great for children. Ripley, Harrogate, HG3 3AY Tel: 01423 771888

16 Chevin Cycles

The Chevin Cycles Group is an awardwinning chain of bike stores run by cyclists for cyclists. With three large stores in Otley, Skipton and Harrogate and each store offering a fullyequipped workshop and state-of-the-art bike fitting facilities, they are perfectly suited to meeting all your cycling needs. The business’s success over the last 40 years has been built on a fundamental understanding of offering access to the top cycling brands, and focusing their attention on providing the best possible customer experience, which is why staff are on hand seven days a week to offer you friendly impartial advice. Hydro Retail Park, Ripon Road, Harrogate, HG1 2BF Tel: 01423 568222 Northside | www.northsidemagazine.co.uk 19

The Edinburgh Bicycle Coop is a one stop shop for all your cycling needs.

ack in 1977, three bike nuts came together to open a workers’ co-operative bicycle shop in Edinburgh. They believed that working as a co-operative was a fairer way of doing things. They thought it would be better to build a company where the workers had an equal say in the business. Four decades on, the Bike Co-op is still run on these principles.

The Co-op’s primary aim is to be the most trusted bicycle retailer in the UK. For the Bike Co-op this means offering the richest selection of bicycles and equipment from the most interesting brands to cover the needs of every cyclist – whether you’re an enthusiast or a complete beginner - and to back up this offer with brilliant service. They believe in offering prices that are as competitive as can be without interfering with the quality of the experience. Prices that allow the shop to hire cycling savvy staff who delight in sharing their knowledge and experience with you, the customer. The Co-op sum up their philosophy as ‘running the kind of bike shops we would want to shop in’ – and they hope that you would too! Since 2006 they have been delivering their co-operative services to cyclists (and cyclists

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to be) in the Leeds area from their shop in Chapel Allerton. As well as running the best bike shop they can, the Co-op have been proud to support the local community by sponsoring, for instance, the Chapel Allerton Festival and The White Rose Youth League every year since the shop opened. TEST RIDES AVAILABLE A If you would like to enjoy a different kind of bike shop experience, pop into the Co-op’s store on Woodland Lane. This is such a quiet street it could have been made for test rides. The pay-off here is that if one of their bike takes your fancy you’ll be invited to take it for a spin round the leafy park just 200 metres down the road from the shop. There’s no better way to ﬁnd out for yourself if this is the bicycle that just might transform your life.

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Did you know the nursery is moving? Later this year our brand new purpose built site will re-launch as The Arium with 19,000 square metres of glasshouse, a shop, café and play area.

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Food, glorious food LEEDS INDIE FOOD FESTIVAL 2017 – THE INSIDER KNOWLEDGE. eeds Indie Food Festival 2017 – the insider knowledge For the third year running, this May shines the spotlight on Leeds’ independent food and drink talent over an eighteen-day festival. From 11-28th May, almost one hundred innovative and inspired events will take place across the city, this year broken into one of three festival events strands: Eat, Drink or Do. We spoke exclusively to Festival Director Matt Dix to glean some insider information about some of the most exciting events on the line-up, and to get his take on the shape of the Leeds food and drink scene. With such a broad array of events, picking out any highlights is, of course, both very personal and very tricky. That said, Matt was particularly excited about LIF’s presence this year at one of Leeds’ most architecturally pioneering buildings. “We’ve got some stellar stuff going on in the Corn Exchange,” he notes, “and it’ll be the first time we’ve really used one of Leeds’ most spectacular venues.” Combining our enduring passion for all things Scandi together with a restaurant with an amazing track record for using the best in local, seasonal produce cooked in the most creative of ways, one of the highlights of LIF in the Corn Exchange will, of course, be Harrogate heroes, Norse. “Festival favourites Norse will be popping up over the first weekend for some Scandi fine dining,” Matt tells me. “You can go and eat from an amazing menu, with a bar and tastings from The Champagne Concept and Whittaker’s Gin, plus talks from Signe Johansen, author of ‘How to Hygge’.” Get all of the Scandi you need, wrapped up in a big,

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tasty bow in the beautiful Cuthbert Broderick-designed Corn Exchange, on the evening of Friday May 12 or all day and evening on Saturday May 13 Although Leeds Indie Food was born in celebration of the great food showcased by informality and pop-ups around Leeds, we’ve seen the city up the ante in terms of fine dining options over the past year. I asked Matt whether we’ll see that reflected in the LIF line-up. “I definitely think we’ve seen

venues upping their game this year,” he acknowledges, “and I think the more formal dining we’ve seen recently is a sign of a maturing food scene.” As well as the innovative informal events and the excitement of Norse’s occupation of the Corn Exchange, Matt reveals that “Ox Club are set for an amazing (yet to be announced) takeover event with an award-winning London restaurant.” We’re all ears.

For more information on LIF and to stay uptodate on its ever-expanding line-up of events, go to www.leedsindiefood.co.uk

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David Lloyd Leeds has a first rate gym as well as indoor and outdoor pools, tennis, badminton and squash courts, and a spa

Changes paying off MEET ‘MEMBER OF THE MONTH’ FOR MARCH, SIMON BAKER. tepping on the scales left Simon Baker feeling low, and, weighing in at 108kg in October last year, he decided to make a drastic change to his lifestyle and fitness. “Being on the large side, the gym can be an intimidating place, but on one of my visits, I met Craig and Lois and asked if they could help me do a bleep test.”

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“The team at David Lloyd were really helpful and gave their time freely to help. What they also gave me was the first bit of encouragement to believe in myself. Since then I’ve probably done somewhere in the region of 200 classes.” After four months Simon has lost almost five stones and is starting to feel much more confident again. And, though he knows there is no magic wand to losing weight, he has seen that with the help and support of David Lloyd Leeds it is achievable. “What I want everyone to know is just how much of a difference the instructors have made to me and my life. Having someone believe in you and give their time when you don’t really believe in yourself is pretty amazing – without that I have no doubt I wouldn’t have persevered. “Since I joined I’ve also got to know Johnny, Eva, Dave, Will, Rupert and George. These guys are worth their weight in gold. The support and encouragement keeps you going when you really need it. I would not be where I am now without them.”

Find something you love at David Lloyd Leeds. They’ve got a first-rate gym with the latest equipment and cutting edge technology to help you keep your routine exciting, alongside a fantastic range of classes with the best instructors. Including innovative activities like virtual group cycling and hot yoga. If you’re feeling competitive, why not book one of their tennis, badminton or squash courts and challenge a friend to a match. The indoor and outdoor pools are also popular all year round and they’ve got a wonderful Celsius Spa to help you relax. The kids will be entertained too with great classes, events, a soft play frame and much more. Want to be a member? Join now at www.davidlloyd.co.uk/clubs/leeds or call 0345 129 6800. David Lloyd Leeds Tongue Lane, Moortown, Leeds, LS6 4QW Members: 0113 203 4000 Non-Members: 0345 129 6800 Members Email: Leeds@davidlloyd.co.uk

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THE ANTIQUES & FINE ART FAIR AT HAREWOOD THE MARQUEE, HAREWOOD HOUSE NEAR LEEDS LS17 9LQ

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The Yorkshire Antiques and art fair Saturday & Sunday 20th – 21st May 2017 & 4th – 5th November 2017 10am to 5pm each day Halls 1 and 2, Yorkshire Event Centre The Great Yorkshire Showground Harrogate HG2 8QZ

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Up to 350 stands • Admission: £6 Accompanied children free of charge Ample free parking • good cafe Probably the widest selection of antiques, art, collectables, curios, vintage and retro in the north of England

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Tom Kerridge and Michel Roux Jr invite you to an exclusive gourmet experience Tom Kerridge

JOIN TOM KERRIDGE AND MICHEL ROUX JR AT THE BBC GOOD FOOD SHOW’S MICHELIN MASTERCLASS DINNER, SPONSORED BY LEXUS. on’t miss a spectacular evening on Friday 5 May in the Royal Hall, Harrogate. Watch as the UK’s finest Michelin-starred chefs Tom Kerridge and Michel Roux Jr demonstrate delicious dishes which will then be prepared by an expert team of chefs to enjoy during a fabulous dinner. Experience close-up action as Tom and Michel cook live on stage in the elegant surroundings of the Edwardian Royal Hall, which will be integrated into a truly unique gourmet dining experience. Each course will be expertly paired with the perfect wine. This exclusive evening is strictly limited and tickets cost just £185 per head and include a three-course meal, welcome fizz, glass of wine per course, two signed copies of Tom and Michel’s latest cookbooks, and a ‘Super’ ticket to the BBC Good Food Show on either Friday 5 or Saturday 6 May. As your ticket includes entry to the BBC

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Michel Roux Jr

“I’m really excited about being part of this truly unique evening.” – Michel Roux Jr

Good Food Show you can enjoy a delicious day out, full of fresh seasonal flavours, live entertainment and great regional produce. Discover, sample and shop from hundreds of independent and artisan producers selling the best food and drink from Yorkshire and beyond. Plus, each ticket includes a Gold seat in the Supertheatre to see Michel Roux Jr, Tom Kerridge and Antonio Carluccio cooking seasonal dishes in an entertaining live cookery demonstration – it’s the perfect food lover’s day out! Tickets are strictly limited, so book now!

Menu: Tom Kerridge’s Starter: Turnip and Horseradish Soup with Hand and Flowers Beef Jerky, Mead Jelly and Rocket Oil Michel Roux Jr’s Main: Roast Rack of Lamb with Saffron, Onions and Madeira Dessert: Rhubarb Trio (sour cream rhubarb squares, rhubarb & ginger syllabub, jellied rhubarb and vanilla soup) or Cheeseboard A vegetarian option is available but this will not be prepared on stage by Tom Kerridge and Michel Roux Jr

Terms & Conditions: Discount codes not valid on this experience. Dining experience includes shared table seating. Whole tables can be purchased for groups of ten at a cost of £1,600, please contact the Box Office on 0844 581 1358 to book. Soft drinks provided as an alternative to wine where requested. No cash alternative. Super tickets include a Gold seat in the Supertheatre subject to availability. Please note the Michelin Masterclass is led by the chefs and will not involve audience participation. Calls cost 7p per minute plus your phone company’s access charge.

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THEATRE Turandot 28 April- 16 May Opera North Leeds Grand Theatre 46 New Briggate, Leeds, LS1 6NU www.operanorth.co.uk

In ancient Beijing, Princess Turandot decrees that she will marry the prince who can solve three riddles. Those who fail are put to death. Prince Calaf, dazzled by her beauty, determines to win her despite the pleas of the servant girl Liu, who is secretly in love with him.

The Diary By Hannah Sanders

Rent 18 April- 22 April York Theatre Royal St Leonard's Pl, York YO1 7HD www.yorktheatreroyal.co.uk Tickets £12-£32

This exhilarating, landmark musical tells the thrilling story of a group of impoverished young artists struggling to survive in New York City’s East Village in the thriving days of Bohemian excess.

EVENTS Y17 ‘Yorkshire on Show’ 21 March York Theatre Royal St Leonard's Pl, York YO1 7HD Register for your free ticket for at www.yorkshire.com/Y17

Shining a light on Yorkshire’s world class sporting events, renowned art, design and culture, attractions, theatre and film and TV productions. BBC sports presenter Rob Walker will be interviewing guests including the Brownlee brothers and Dame Sarah Storey as they celebrate Yorkshire’s achievements.

BBC Good Food Show Harrogate 5-7 May Tickets from £19 www.bbcgoodfoodshow.com Tel: 0844 581 1358

Celebrate the best of Yorkshire’s food and drink as the BBC Good Food

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Show returns. Join Michelin masters Tom Kerridge and Michel Roux Jr, plus Antonio Carluccio and Lorraine Pascale as they cook delicious dishes in the beautiful Royal Hall. Book now for the Michelin Masterclass & Dinner taking place on the evening of 5 May.

Leeds Indie Festival 11-28 May www.leedsindiefood.co.uk

Leeds’ thriving independent food and drink community are once again planning a mouthwatering feast the annual Leeds Indie Food festival. Returning for its third year, the 18-day celebration will play host to nearly 100 innovative events.

Michel Roux Jr will be at the BBC Good Food Show

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MUSIC Wilko Johnson’s Band

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22 April Barbican Centre Paragon St, York YO10 4AH Tel: 0844 854 2757 Tickets £25

R&B legend, Wilko Johnson 2017 tour should be one to remember as it coincides with the band’s 30th anniversary and Wilk’s 70th birthday.

Hayseed Dixie 4 May Leeds Brundell Social Club 33 Queen's Rd, Leeds LS6 1NY www.brundellsocialclub.co.uk

Tickets £17.50 Dripping with moonshine and sweat, Hayseed Dixie meld the two most frequently and easily mocked forms of popular music - metal and country - to create the infinitely listenable and entertaining 'rockgrass'.

King's Rd, Harrogate HG1 5LA Tel: 01423 500500 www.hicyorkshire.co.uk Tickets on sale now

The Height of the Reeds 1-30 April Opera North 46 New Briggate Leeds LS1 6NU www.operanorth.co.uk Tickets from £7.50

The installation is an adventure in sound featuring the Chorus and Orchestra of Opera North, an original piece of music heard through headphones during a walk across the bridge, alongside the resonances of the bridge and its weather and traffic.

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John Smith 31 March Howard Assembly Room 46 New Briggate, Leeds, LS1 6NU www.operanorth.co.uk

His guitar work, honey-on-gravel vocals and uniquely intimate approach to song-writing and live performance have brought a rapturous responsefrom crowds everywhere.

29 April Leeds First Direct Arena Tel: 0844 248 1585 www.firstdirectarena.com Tickets from £25

Star Plus Presents in association with Saaj Productions LLP and Rock On Music - the nightingale of India Shreya Ghoshal. Aside from her illustrious Bollywood career, as a solo artist Ghoshal has released over sixteen studio albums in a range of dialects.

EASTER HOLIDAYS A Mad Hatter of an Easter

St George’s fun at Lotherton Hall

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Leeds First Direct Arena Arena Way, Leeds, LS2 8BY Tel: 0844 248 1585 www.firstdirectarena.com Tickets on sale now Legends Live 15 October Tickets from £45

Lotherton Hall Off Collier Lane, Aberford, Leeds LS25 3EB 1-23 April 10am- 4pm www.leeds.go.uk/schoolholidays

A special weekend celebrating English traditions. Follow the Dragon Hunt Trail , dress up as a knight, dragon or princess. Get involved in some medieval family crafts or listen to the brass band.

A programme of activities including daily springtime crafts, outdoor games and a Mad Hatter’s trail.

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EXHIBITIONS Flood Response

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Leeds Industrial Museum Canal Rd, Leeds LS12 2QF Until June 2017 www.leeds.gov.uk/armleymills

They’ll be going down the rabbit hole as we start out the holidays inspired by Alice in Wonderland, with everything from murder mystery to flamingo croquet. In the second week of the holidays it’s all about eggs, with family challenges and silly science.

Steps 21 November Tickets from £39

This exhibition is co-curated by the community in Leeds and reflects upon December 2015’s floods. Images and stories from the worst incident of flooding in Leeds in living memory are complemented by the museum’s collections representing historic instances of floods.

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Cocktails in the City Cocktails in the City celebrates its fifth birthday this April, preparing to tantalise the taste buds of Leeds’ cocktail lovers in a spectacular twoday event. A sell out in recent years, cocktail enthusiasts are once again primed to descend on Leeds Town Hall on 6-7 April to celebrate the great city’s cocktail offering. Twenty of the city’s best bars will be vying to awe and impress with their innovative cocktail creations, all priced at £6. Bars popping up at this year’s event include The Alchemist, Epernay, Angelica, Be At One, Chez Mal at Malmaison, Tattu and Pintura. To continue the birthday celebrations, this year’s event will provide an exclusive, one-off opportunity. All attendees will receive a Cocktails in the City membership card, worth £20. This will provide perks year-round, not just during the festival. Think special access to interactive mixology masterclasses, new launches, exclusive preview nights and unique promotions, all in partnership with some of Leeds’ best bars, and some of the world’s best spirits. Tabara N’Diaye of Cocktails in The City, says: “We’re thrilled to be turning five by returning to Leeds Town Hall and celebrating this city’s vibrant cocktail scene. For this year’s event we’ve placed an emphasis on offering our guests drinking experiences that will educate, excite and inspire – from taking part in a 45-minute food and drink pairing or bottling your own rum punch to mixing your own coffee cocktails.”

Tickets available at www.cocktailsinthecity.com

In the mix COCKTAILS TAKE CENTRE STAGE IN LEEDS...

THE COCKTAIL EXPERIENCE The Cocktail Experience returned to the city of Leeds last month for another evening of unashamed indulgence and cocktail making from the city’s best bars and restaurants.

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Brand new venue for a classic craft & hobby event

Thurs 11 Sat 13 May Harrogate Convention Centre Open 10am - 4.30pm (5pm Sat)

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LEEDS INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL EXPLORES GENDER DIVERSITY IN TECH.

Bridging the gender gap ith digital industries growing a whopping 32 per cent quicker than other economies in the UK, Leeds’ status as a centre for tech and digital industries is certainly something to celebrate. But is the ballooning success of this historically masculine industry any use to improving figures for female employment and work place diversity? Leeds International Festival wants to show that it is and it can be; that there is both space and an overwhelming need for a diversification of voices in the tech field. Leeds Dock is a thriving tech hub. Look at Sky, one of the biggest employers of coders in Leeds. We spoke to Natasha Sayce-Zelem, Sky’s Head of Tech, who is also the woman behind the Leeds International Festival line-up. “Sky surpassed original targets,” she told us, “with a total of 650 highly-skilled employees now working at the Leeds Dock site. We’re currently one of the biggest employers of coders in Leeds, a digital hub and the company plans to continue this yearon-year by offering thirty technology opportunities annually for young people.” Sky are certainly considering gender balance and diversity too, in this recruitment process – a hallmark seen across several of the bigger tech companies. Natasha adds: “We wish to support and promote gender diversity in a traditionally male industry. Our free ‘Get into Tech’ programme is aimed at women with little or no previous experience in the technology industry, to illustrate the many ways into digital/tech/developer careers. We’ve seen 80 women enrolled on this course since last May, and more than 50 per cent of these have done so in Leeds.” Her tech strand curation reveals just how

Empowering Women with Tech, a day featuring female speakers such as Lauren Laverne (multi-award-winning broadcaster and founder of The Pool, a site for women ‘too busy to browse’); Emmy Lovell (Vice President of Digital at Warner Music Group) and Dr Sue Black OBE (award-winning computer scientist, radical thinker and social entrepreneur) as just some of a stellar line-up at this Sky-sponsored event. But Natasha hasn’t just made a oneconference gesture towards diversity. “I’m happy that 67 per cent of the Leeds International Festival’s Tech strand speakers are female,” she says. “Inspirational female tech role models will speak across the event as a means to engage and inspire future females. I am particularly keen to illustrate the wide variety of opportunities a tech career can offer.” It seems that Leeds’ flourishing tech scene is all set for a female injection into its evergrowing workforce, and Leeds International Festival is a great place to start.

hard she is striving for such diversity within an industry she loves. Most obviously is, perhaps, the headline conference,

Find out more about the events and speakers at Leeds International Festival at www.leedsinternationalfestival.com

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Widest ever choice LEEDS BRADFORD AIRPORT HAVE YOUR SUMMER SORTED, FLYING TO OVER 60 DESTINATIONS, INCLUDING SOME NEW ADDITIONS. un-seekers can book the widest ever selection of package holidays for Summer 2017 with more flights and holidays on offer from Leeds Bradford Airport with leading tour operators. Flying to 60 summer destinations across Spain, Greece, Portugal, Croatia, Cyprus, France and Italy, there has never been a better time for Yorkshire holidaymakers to fly from your closest airport. For summer 2017, a variety of new package holiday destinations have been introduced by Jet2holidays.com, Thomson, First Choice and Monarch Holidays. In addition, Thomas Cook will be returning to LBA, with a variety of fantastic beach resorts on offer.

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Jet2holidays.com now have 45 summer destinations available from LBA; Halkidiki in Greece and Almeria in Spain being the two newest – both of which are perfect for package holiday makers seeking sun and culture. Halkidiki oozes culture and history and is great for all ages. With beautiful beaches and stunning coastal scenery, holidaymakers can soak up the Greek sun in a relaxed idyllic location. The Costa de Almeria, a new addition from LBA, offers families and couples a great way of exploring a fantastic unspoilt area of Spain’s coastline. This fabulous holiday area offers relaxation on a range of beaches. Thomson and First Choice have also added Faro to their LBA holiday programme; providing a wider choice of family hotels and resorts in Portugal’s Algarve region; a firm favourite every year for people of all ages. There are excellent resorts to choose from, with further options to explore the sleepy fishing villages or take a trip to Silves in the hills. Fly and cruise options are also available with Thomson, flying directly from Leeds Bradford Airport to Palma, Corfu and Malaga. This is the perfect holiday choice for those looking for variety of destinations – a

different port everyday and fantastic on-board entertainment, alongside excellent food and great service. With several exciting Mediterranean itineraries to choose from, there is plenty to discover on a Thomson cruise from LBA. With Thomas Cook returning to LBA this summer too, there’s not been a better time to book a perfect package holiday from the region. Thomas Cook will offer seven direct destinations; all of which have a variety of hotels and resorts for sun-seekers to enjoy and explore. Tenerife, Faro, Mahon and Alicante are particular favourites with families and couple alike; offering great facilities, fantastic food and lovely landscapes. So with the widest ever choice of accommodation and resorts to choose from, operated by the largest UK tour operating brands, holidaymakers are in good hands flying from Leeds Bradford Airport. For those still deciding where to fly away for a summer holiday, there’s never been a better time to choose LBA for a hassle free experience to soak up the sun and sample the culture of so many European destinations. For more information about the tour operators offering programmes from LBA, visit www.leedsbradfordairport.co.uk

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Dermaplaning is recommended for all skin types except those with acneic skin. If you have deep cystic acne, wait until the outbreaks clear before trying the treatment. The treatment is highly effective for those suffering with dry, dehydrated skin.

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Sisley white ginger contouring oil for legs £115 www.harveynichols.com Anti-fatigue white ginger and ginkgo biloba oil extracts invigorate, while shea, macadamia and andiroba oils lovingly hydrate the skin. Toning rosemary and remodelling agents of cedrol and geldium cartilagineum make sure the legs feel fresh for days to come. Apply from the arch of the foot, moving up with circular movements around the ankles with your fingertips – carry on up the legs in this motion for optimum effect.

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Sisley Phyto-Blush twist £43 www.harveynichols.com Its cream formula turns to powder upon contact with the skin to provide the benefits of both textures: the unique smoothing velvety finish of a powder in a long-lasting cream texture. Non-comedogenic, enriched with camellia and shea oil, it maintains skin hydration. Luminous shades, ready to blush, boost the complexion’s radiance with just a twist. 44 Northside | www.northsidemagazine.co.uk

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DO YOU HAVE MISSING TEETH? FED UP OF YOUR DENTURES? DENTAL IMPLANTS ARE THE ANSWER Smiles are a universal language, able to convey more in one gesture than any number of words. So why don’t we smile more?

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FAME AT LAST FOR RUDDING PARK! Rudding Park has been inducted into the inaugural TripAdvisor World Hall of Fame for Travellers’ Choice® Hotels awards and is the only UK hotel to feature in the elite list of hotels. “To be selected to represent the UK ahead of much more famous and well established hotels in London is fantastic for Yorkshire and a great start to what will be an exciting year,” say Peter Banks, Rudding Park managing director. Rudding Park Follifoot, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG3 1JH Tel: 01423 871350 www.ruddingpark.co.uk www.ruddingholidaypark.co.uk

Browns Brasserie & Bar re-opening Browns is situated on the city’s main east to west central avenue, the Headrow, in the historic heart of the city and is a great place to enjoy delicious food along with the very best cocktails in town. The popular restaurant closed in March for an exciting new makeover and is due to re-open on 6 April. Visit their website today to book your table: www.browns-restaurant.co.uk

Gold Trader has your wedding needs covered Gold Trader offers a wide variety of wedding items, helping to cater for the whole wedding process – from engagement rings to wedding rings as well as accessories and gift wear. There is a wide variety of stock, featuring rings in white gold, yellow gold and platinum, all with different stones and setting variations. There’s an in-house jewellery manufacturer, which allows Gold Trader to work with the customer to create a completely bespoke ring, adding an extra touch to the bride’s special day. The company also offers a uniquely personal touch, which means that all rings can be personally inscribed. They also offer a personalized engraving service on all giftware including glassware and photo frames, to show loved ones how special they really are. Gold Trader 18 The Penny Hill Centre, Church Street, Hunslet, Leeds Tel: 0113 2708538

Lear Fitness helping breast cancer patients Lear Fitness are supporting the local community by offering a complimentary exercise rehabilitation programme for people affected by breast cancer. The goal of the Pink Ribbon Programme is to create a medical standard of care for post-operative rehabilitation and the team want to empower patients to “get back to living, not just surviving.” “The programme offers a supportive and educational environment, that’s physio led to guide breast cancer patients back into exercise and help them take back control of their life surrounded by like-minded individuals,” says Elise Mailloux, clinic manager. The course is free of charge and offers twelve, 30 minute classes and is suitable for people at any stage of their recovery. Lear Fitness 4-7 Montpellier Street, Harrogate, HG1 2QY. Tel: 01423 709844 www.learfitness.pro 48 Northside | www.northsidemagazine.co.uk

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Harold, 101, is flying high with Monarch Centenairan Harold Terry recently returned to Yorkshire from a break to Spain flying with Monarch. Harold, was full of praise for the airline and the excellent service he always receives. Mr Terry is already planning his return to Spain and, in celebration of his 102nd birthday, Monarch is offering Harold two complimentary return flights from Leeds Bradford Airport to any of their ten destinations. “Our crew realise how important it is for every customer to feel valued and do all they can to make everyone’s journey as special as possible. We’re thrilled that Harold is so happy when he flies with us,” says Linda Latimer, Monarch cabin crew regional manager.

Get in to golf for free The month of May is national ‘Get in to Golf Month’ and, Harrogate Golf Club will be giving people the opportunity to learn how to play for free. One-hour sessions will be available to book with all equipment provided. Harrogate Golf Club has the perfect pathway for new players following on from your free coaching with its excellent new Academy membership including lessons from PGA Golf Professionals and access to great practice facilities. Academy membership includes free social membership, entitling you to the members’ discounts off food and drink, as well as the opportunity to invite your friends to our popular Sunday Carvery. Get in to golf now and see what Harrogate Golf Club has to offer by contacting the Club. Harrogate Golf Club Forest Lane Head, Harrogate HG2 7TF Tel: 01423 862999 manager@harrogate-gc.co.uk www.harrogate-gc.co.uk

FROEBELIAN PUPILS EXCEL The Froebelian School, Horsforth is celebrating the success of its Year 6 pupils in gaining places at their first choice schools. Places and scholarships have been awarded at schools including The Grammar School at Leeds, Bradford Grammar School and Woodhouse Grove School. “The whole school community is tremendously proud. Everyone has worked incredibly hard to ensure that each child has succeeded in gaining places at their first choice school,” says Mrs Dodds, head teacher.

It’s official Thorpe Parks bike-friendly Thorpe Park has received recognition for its cycle to work support to over 4000 workers across 60 businesses on site and has been awarded a bronze accreditation as part of the CityConnect ‘Bike Friendly Businesses’ scheme. This recognises efforts from the park’s estate and travel management teams in providing facilities and support that encourages cycling to work and means that Thorpe Park could apply for a grant of up to £5000 to fund further efforts to help cyclists go that extra mile.

Harvey Nichols With Easter coming, Harvey Nichols are stocking a range of luxurious eggs including Booja Booja dairy free almond and sea salt caramel, Artisan du chocolate balloon egg and the Bodrato colours egg along with many more. To see their full range visit their online store at www.harveynichols.com.

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THE FROEBELIAN SCHOOL: GIVING A FLYING START TO THE CITIZENS OF TOMORROW.

Nurturing their talents he Froebelian School, Horsforth is one of the leading independent preparatory schools in Leeds for boys and girls aged 3 to 11 years. Our motto of ‘Giving a flying start to the citizens of tomorrow’ sums up our determination to provide the best possible start to lifelong education. Situated in Horsforth, a pleasant suburb of Leeds near to the ring-road, the school is easily accessible from most areas of Leeds, Bradford and Harrogate. Our site is very secure with a wooded area offering delightful views over the Aire valley. “I am extremely proud of The Froebelian School and of the children and staff who work so harmoniously together here. It is a special place, with a uniquely happy atmosphere.” says, Headteacher Catherine Dodds “Children are at the heart of everything we do and we are passionate that all children enjoy a positive experience at school each and every day. Our aim is to provide a first class all-round education and committed pastoral care in which both the unique needs of our children as individuals are met and their talents can flourish in a caring, structured and secure environment.” The Froebelian School strives to be truly innovative whilst maintaining our reputation for high standards. Benefitting from a highly favourable staff to pupil ratio, we are able to provide plenty of focused support for pupils.

We set high expectations for effort and behaviour and the children always rise to meet this challenge. As a result, our children regularly secure a place at their first choice senior school and we enjoy an excellent scholarship success rate. By cultivating a positive ethos built on strong relationships, our children can develop their skills across a wide range of opportunities available to them. Performance and participation are gently encouraged from the very beginning and all our children have regular opportunities to perform in the sporting, theatrical, musical and public speaking arenas. Froebelian School pupils are encouraged to reach the highest possible standards in academic work, sport, music, technology, art and drama. We nurture good citizenship, believe that children benefit from good discipline and we encourage healthy competition. We offer an excellent staff pupil ratio (1 to 10), wellequipped facilities and the support of highly dedicated, professional teachers. As the only school in Leeds to appear consistently in The Sunday Times ‘Top 100’ independent preparatory schools, we aim to provide children with a happy learning environment; one in which they are challenged and supported to achieve personal excellence. Each year approximately 24 children aged

‘Froebelian is outstanding in both pastoral care and academic achievement.’

‘It is very simple; Froebelian is a marvellous school.’

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3+ are admitted to the Lower Kindergarten (nursery) class. Other places for older children are sometimes available and enquiries are always welcome. We are large enough to offer first-class teaching and facilities, but small enough to ensure that every child is a valued part of our extended family. Our goals of nurturing children to help them become rounded individuals, and that of

supporting them to fulfil their full potential, are achieved through a broad curriculum and proactive pastoral care. Academic success is at the heart of the school and is complemented by plenty of sport, music, art and drama. There is a full programme of co-curricular activities, including opportunities for outdoor pursuits and residential trips. Our children adore their school and are justly proud of all they do. They love learning and there is a true sense of fun. We would love you to experience the warmth and politeness of our children for yourselves – please do come and meet them! Arrange to visit us soon where you will receive a very warm welcome. You will also be able to see at first hand why Froebelian really is the best choice of the private schools in Leeds. “There is an excellent approach by all the staff to enable each child to reach their full potential, which in turn creates a wonderfully happy learning environment.”

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SPRING HAS SPRUNG!

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PLAYFUL PASTELS AND SHABBY-CHIC ARE THIS SEASON’S KEY LOOKS FOR HOME ACCESSORIES, WRITES IMOGEN SHEPHARD. pring is the time for new life and a new start, so why not change up your home with some new décor? Distressed shabby-chic furniture is often associated with the rustic look. Opt for lighter shades of wood, which will marry beautifully with a muted colour scheme and will look beautiful both inside and outside your home. This is best paired with some classic blooms of spring such as cherry blossoms, daffodils or tulips. Pastel colours are a must at this time of year (pink is on trend for 2017) and add a playful, seasonal touch to your home. Add vintage prints, fairy lights and distressed ornaments, and you will have a home ready for the warmer seasons.

The distressed wash finish of these plant pots provides some rustic charm. £10.95 from www.melodymaison.co.uk

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This set is classically elegant. With their pink flower design and delicate gold rims, they are the perfect accessories to frame all your spring time meals. Plate £12, jug £22 from www.creative-tops.com

Warm White Festoon Lights Black Cable Sleek and simple, these festoon lights create a gorgeous, cosy atmosphere. £31.99 from www.lights4fun.co.uk

This shabby chic doorstop would suit almost any room due to its plain background and timeless flower design. £7.50 from www.livelaughlove.co.uk

These flowers shout spring and are customisable to match your colour scheme. From £6 from www.brissi.com

Nothing says spring like a cherry blossom cushion. £25 from www.artrookie.co.uk

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GARDEN TRENDS

GLORIOUS GARDENS SPRING HAS SPRUNG AND IT’S TIME TO SPRUCE UP THE GARDEN READY FOR THE SUMMER. BY HANNAH SANDERS. ow that the colder months are finally behind us, it’s time to embrace the longer days and put our green fingers to good use. Whether you’re a beginner or an advanced gardener, you’ll know that spring is one of the busiest times and the need to prepare for the upcoming months is crucial. Here are some top tips to help you.

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Get rid of weeds

As the weather becomes warmer, your garden will start to feel alive again. The weeds that you dread to see will start appearing, along with ivy and brambles too. It is best to get rid of them as soon as possible.

After tending to your garden with all the general after-winter care, it’s time to start focussing on what style you’re going to go for this year. 2017 is full of new and exciting garden trends, from colour blocking and natural materials to vertical gardening - there’s something to suit every taste.

Keep it trim

Colour Hit

Start pruning dead, overcrowded branches or stems. Ornamental grasses, perennials, evergreens along with rose bushes and shrubs need pruning in early spring.

This involves creating blocks of colour, whether it’s with a painted area behind a planter, coloured tiles or even a solid coloured outdoor rug. Living blocks of colour are on trend too; greens, browns and reds are easy to achieve by using plants. Use clever plant selections to get brighter colours such as pinks or yellows. Also pick plants that change

colour seasonally, to give your garden a fresh lease of life every season. Light up

Outdoor lighting is not only being used to highlight horticulture but, also to serve as mood lighting for outdoor events. Invest in some LED fairy or solar powered lights and create a walkway through your garden or, simply decorate trees and bushes to add some sparkle. Vertical Gardening

With garden space at a premium, plants are headed the same way as architecture; vertically. Taller plants have become increasingly captivating, serving as a great alternative for urban gardeners. Wall planting is set to be a big feature of 2017, so invest in some hanging shrubbery and create your own wonder-wall.

Mow your lawn

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The Urban Jungle Smaller houses, more people renting and a passion for seventies kitsch has led to a trend for more indoor plants. It’s easy to create a small indoor garden with wall hangings, shelves and terrariums, adding a new lease of life into your home which is easy to care for. Look out for cacti as they are set to be the 2017 trend for indoor plants.

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POPULAR VEGETABLES TO GROW Growing your own vegetables can be very beneficial to cost and saving. If you’re thinking about growing crops, the middle of April is the best time to do so. Focus on how much space you have in your garden; this will tell you what you can grow. If space is limited, think about buying dwarf selections or patio vegetables. However make sure you weed before planting, as if not the area can become overcrowded. Carrots

Best grown in the open ground and in hot weather. If the foliage starts wilting, water the carrots every ten days. Be careful not to crush the foliage, as this can attract carrot flies - putting a barrier over the carrots can prevent this. Potatoes

When the stems are 23cm high, it’s essential that you start ‘earthing up’; dragging soil up covering the stems to produce a 15cm high range. This is a must as it protects developing potatoes from a substance called light which causes potatoes to become green in colour and poisonous. Leaf Lettuce

Thin seedlings when leaves start to appear, proceed until the plants are 30cm apart. Water the plants when the soil is dry in the mornings. Watch out for slugs and sparrows; make a barrier to put around them.

Back to Basics

Instead of the clean-cut modern look, landscapers are going back to the DIY image of the 1970s. Expect more natural materials, running rivers and wooden décor this year. To create a stress-free natural look try using repurposed old wood, driftwood, plant pots, or even create a rockery.

Plants to look out for

Old and new mash-up

English marigold Bright and cheery annual plants that will bloom early summer. They are easy to care for and available in dwarf and tall varieties. Plant in full sun and rich soil.

It isn’t about choosing one style and sticking to it this year. Try bringing both traditional and modern elements into your garden to make it more eyecatching and unique. Pair handmade artisan wares next to furniture with a modern design or in front of a painted wall. New plants on the scene

Zinnia Last year it was a calendula, along with the mountain pepper and Golden Duchess. This year gardeners are keen to find plants that can stand up to the tough weather. Fleuroselect have mentioned that 2017 will be the year of the zinnia, bean and begonias.

After preparing our garden for springtime, it’ll be time to think about making it colourful in time for the glorious summer sun. Here are some popular flowers for this year.

Zinnia One of the easiest plants to grow and bloom heavily. Plant in full sun and rich fertile soil. When the seedlings reach three inches tall, thin them so they’re six to eighteen inches apart.

Comfortable seating

Gone are the days of hard wooden benches, or metal chairs, now it is time for comfortable outdoor seating. Invest in some colourful

cushions and outdoor throws for your furniture. If you want something more unusual, try a swinging round seat or daybed. Hyperlocalism

Plants or vegetables with a local connection are set to see a boom. Look at plants native to your local area and take inspiration from nearby woods, parks or hedgerow. Talk to a garden centre about what would suit your garden. Outdoor kitchens

Garden kitchens go perfectly with outdoor seating. BBQ are not the only thing outside anymore, gradually fridges, work surfaces, sinks and fire pits have made their way outside and this trend will only continue to grow. White plants

White plants are more of a returning trend than a new one. The flowers glow at night, which will complement any outdoor seating. Try water growing vegetables

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The craftsmen at Retford-based Revival Beds build handmade beds the way they used to be built and reflect the very best in the art of traditional British craftsmanship and values. Included in the collection are Gallic-inspired sleigh beds, traditional beds plus a majestic collection of four-posters, each with its own distinct personality. Beds are available up to 8ft wide and can be personalised with a choice of natural wood and painted finishes or simply waxed to bring out the character of the wood. Revival Beds Beehive Street, Retford, Nottinghamshire, DN22 6JE Tel: 01777 869669. www.revivalbeds.co.uk

The Petite Millbrook Roll Top Bath, a perfect choice for the smaller bathroom. Painted and set atop elegant claw feet, this beautiful bath sets the standard for classic double ended roll top baths and adds instant sophistication to the bathroom or bedroom. All of their cast iron roll top baths are supplied with a 20-year guarantee. The Cast Iron Bath Company York Showroom, 9 Colliergate, York, YO1 8BP Tel: 01904 891444. www.castironbath.co.uk The latest style from in-toto pays a sophisticated homage to nature. Katthult Pine-effect for Alva stylishly replicates the knots and grains of real wood in a crisp wash of white, for a door design that is rooted in nature. in-toto Kitchens Leeds and Batley 21 New Road, Yeadon, Leeds. LS19 7HW Tel: 0113 250 2573 Redbrick Mill (1st Floor), 218 Bradford Road, Batley, WF17 6JF Tel: 01924 465541 www.intoto.co.uk

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matter how you put them together. Anders says: “I always strive to add some kind of character detail that will define the sofa and give it a personality of its own.” Anders is the designer of our very popular Indivi 2 modular sofa range. You can see all the latest collection here at Redbrick including the New Hampton sofa and the Indivi 2, and our new collection of spring pieces, which have just been arriving in store. If you are looking for inspiration for your home, and need some ideas for your dream space, then why not speak to one of our designers about our free interior design service? We can help you visualise our furniture in your space with the help of 3D drawings; we can really help you utilize your home space, to create the home of your dreams. To book a free design service visit, call or email us. Boconcept Redbrick Mill,218 Bradford Road, Batley, WF17 6JF Tel: 01924 460483 Email: rbm@boconcept.co.uk

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State-of the art style and luxury rid thirteen luxury kitchens and living have been selected to represent the prestigious Subzero and Wolf brand in their Street Lane Studio. Sub-Zero & Wolf, the leading manufacturer of premium refrigeration and cooking appliances worldwide, are synonymous with state-of-theart kitchen technology, delivering specialist culinary results in the home without compromising on style or luxury. Sub-Zero and Wolf have established themselves as the appliance brands of choice for leading chefs due to the robust, industrial feel of the high-quality stainless steel appliances that offers delicious results every time. Sub-Zero & Wolf ’s brand ambassadors, who all share the same passion for perfect food and appliances that offer precision and performance to rival a professional kitchen, including Aldo Zilli, Shaun Rankin, Richard Corrigan, Mark Hix, Galton Blackiston, Stevie Parle, Thomasina Miers and Simon Rimmer; as well as celebrity chef clients James Martin, Gordon Ramsay, Michel Roux Junior, Gary Rhodes and Tom Parker Bowles. Not only are Sub-Zero & Wolf renowned amongst professional chefs, the brands are

also favoured by leading designers and celebrities including Wayne Hemingway MBE, Kelly Hoppen MBE, Stella McCartney, Mark Wilkinson OBE, Wayne and Coleen Rooney, David (OBE) and Victoria Beckham, Colin Montgomerie OBE, Damon Hill OBE, David Gower OBE, Bernie Ecclestone, Lily Allen, Sir Paul McCartney MBE, Lenny Kravitz, Sting CBE, Madonna and Rod Stewart CBE to name but a few. As the innovators of food preservation, Sub-Zero offers a unique ‘Air Purification’ system in their Built-In refrigerator line which removes harmful gases and odours; a process that was developed initially for NASA to aid food preservation. These two distinct and distinguished brands are united by a single motivation, to build kitchen equipment that will serve your household beautifully not just for years, but for decades.and reliability. Grid Thirteen luxury kitchens and living strive for excellence in kitchen design representing world class brand SieMatic. In the cool, spacious and minimal interiors of the studio see over 40 working appliances from premium brands; SieMatic, Subzero, Wolf, Gaggenau, Dornbracht and Miele.

The Grid thirteen showroom is staging an afternoon of live cooking on Saturday April 29 from 12.30pm to 3pm. Gaggenau chef Sharon Dodsworth has a wealth of experience cooking with steam and will focus on healthy seasonal recipes demonstrating the new 400 series display. Booking is essential. Visit www.gridthirteen.co.uk to register your place

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Brazilian meat feast FAZENDA CAN SATISFY EVEN THE LARGEST OF APPETITIES, SOUTH AMERICAN STYLE, WRITES HANNAH SANDERS. or many of us, the mention of ‘all you can eat’ and ‘buffet’ brings unpleasant memories of lukewarm food, drying out under spotlights, and the phrase ‘help yourself to the salad bar’ sends us into a panic. However, renowned Brazilian-style diner Fazenda has been proving an exception to the rule, by providing a unique dining experience and showing how to serve meat the traditional South American way. Set in Granary Wharf, the eatery has an ideal waterside setting and its contemporary interior, framed dark wooden beams and rows of draped lightbulbs, makes for the perfect sophisticated but relaxed atmosphere. The meat is cooked on a Brazilian grill and at lunchtime you can enjoy seven types of meat, a number extended to 15 in the evening. There are various cuts of beef to choose from, but also sobrecoxa de frango or pork belly with a honey sauce, presunto and linguica gaucha, which is a traditional South American sausage. The meat is served by waiters (sorry, gauchos) who will carve you generous slices of whatever you fancy as they weave through the tables. Also, if there’s something you fancy, cooked your favourite way, just ask and they’ll bring it right out. Each diner has a round beer mat on their table and, when you’re ready for the meats, turn it to green and the gauchos will approach; once you switch it to red they’ll know to leave you alone.

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Plate empty and still peckish? Simply flip the disk over and start the whole process again. If you’re a first-time diner like us, then one of the gauchos will give you a quick run through of how the system works, offering homemade Brazilian cheese bread to get you started. Then it’s time to make your first trip to the gourmet salad bar with an impressive collection of vegetables, cured meats, cheeses, rice and bean salads, fresh bread and even sushi. Don’t load your plate too high though, as when you’re back to the table you’ll be flipping your disks for the first round of meats. Our meat feast began with minted lamb and continued with a steady flow of gammon, sausage and various cuts of beef. Each was as delicious as the last and, although it’s impossible to choose a winner, the barriga de porco (pork belly) was succulent and well complemented by its honey and cinnamon coating. The cap of rump was tender and juicy, while the sausage was particularly flavoursome with just a hint of spice. We reluctantly turned our mats over to red, reversing it just once more for the marinated chicken thighs before almost admitting defeat. Although Fazenda is known for its fabulous meat, the homemade traditional desserts are a cut above. The marquise de chocolate (£5.95) was an indulgent slice of smooth cream and dulce de leche complemented by a rich chocolate base.

Service is all part of the spectacle as the gauchos are pretty snazzy dressers and it’s apparent that with their large selection of South American beers and wine, Fazenda is a true haven for any meat-lover. Opening Hours and Prices: Lunch (Starters, salads and mains set price person for seven cuts): 12-3pm Monday to Friday £18.50 Saturday to Sunday £20.50 Evening (set price per person for 15 cuts): 5-10pm Monday to Sunday £31.20 Saturday to Sunday £20.50 Fazenda Leeds Waterman’s Place, 3 Wharf Approach, Granary Wharf, Leeds, LS1 4GL Tel: 0113 400 1183 www.fazenda.co.uk/leeds

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IT’S THE LITTLE THINGS THAT CAN MAKE A BIG DIFFERENCE... CHRIS WILSON ENJOYS A TOUCH OF ITALIAN HOSPITALITY IN THE CAPITAL.

Room with a view... A suite at the Baglioni makes for a relaxing stay

t was all going so well… we were part of the tourist throng in central London on the last hot weekend of the year. After an early breakfast, Westminster Abbey and the National Portrait Gallery had been ticked off our ‘must visit’ list. The turning leaves told us autumn was on its way, but temperatures soared into the seventies and the dress code was short sleeves and sunscreen. The first sign of trouble was an innocuous little announcement of delays on some lines due to signal failures on the underground. Sod’s law dictated that every conceivable tube journey back to our hotel in Kensington and then on to St Pancras for our train home was suddenly running a drastically reduced service. Cue mild panic and instantly revised plans. Forget that last leisurely lunch; it was time to head back to the hotel, grab our bags and sweat it out one last time on the tube in the

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hope we would not miss our connection. By the time we made it back to what had been the base for a fabulous city break, you could say we were hot and bothered, but a guardian angel was ready to come to our rescue. Enter the immaculately suited-and-booted Alessandro Convertino, manager of the Baglioni, a rather lovely Italian-owned-andstyled boutique hotel in a prime position opposite the entrance to Kensington Gardens. On hearing the reason for our rushed exit, Mr Convertino had a suggestion. The hotel had a snazzy Maserati car for the complimentary use of residents which had just left to drop a party off at Harrods but would be back in five minutes… would we like a lift to the train station? Well, there was only one answer. Panic over, calm was restored, and during our smooth journey across London in airconditioned luxury we could ponder at

leisure one simple fact… the Baglioni Hotel and all who work there are one class act. OK, so he only offered us a lift. Common courtesy, you might say. But this gesture of kindness was just typical of the attention to detail that made the base for our two-day stay a lot more than just a place to stash the bags and sleep. The Baglioni is all about understated luxury and overwhelming comfort. With dark wooden floors throughout and high ceilings there is a lovely sense of space at all times, and the chocolate and gold colour scheme gives the bar and lounge a delightfully relaxing feel. Service is friendly, understated but immaculate nonetheless. Our suite was the last word in modern comfort with a separate dressing room, a lounge with a sofa and chaise and writing desk, a bedroom with a king-sized bed and a spectacular bathroom of black mirrored granite. There was even a fancy Italian

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cappuccino maker… I really should have learned how to use it. No matter, the coffee to accompany fresh-baked breakfast pastries was simply superb. Trust the Italians to appreciate the importance of a proper brew to kick-start the morning. Osteria 60 is the name given to the hotel’s chic, recently refurbished restaurant. It has won many plaudits in London as a stand-alone dining venue and the highlights from a menu inspired by traditional trattorias of the 1950s included ridiculously tender Wagyu beef, succulent lobster and the sharpest Amalfi lemon tart. Tempting though it was to linger in the hotel (and they have a gym and spa if you feel so inclined), we were in a prime spot for one of my favourite London pursuits… strolling. We enjoyed a blissful sunset walk in Kensington Gardens. Kensington Palace is just a few minutes away, and with the round pond, the Serpentine and Hyde Park’s stunning Italian gardens all close by, there is no better way to relax on a bright, sunny evening (even if the constant screech of the vivid green parakeets that have made these parks their home mean the atmosphere is never totally tranquil). Stepping out of the hotel there are also some fascinating sights to be found simple by walking in the connected suburbs of Kensington, Bayswater and Notting Hill. This is embassy territory, and tucked away along these picture perfect streets and crescents with their immaculate whitepainted houses we stumbled across the embassies of Ukraine, Moldova, Iraq, the Netherlands and Russia. Of course, even when you have based yourself in a hotel with a splendid restaurant, you still want to sample something of London’s restaurant scene. I’ve come a cropper over the years, mainly by breaking the golden rule of never eating in areas that are obviously attractive

Getaway car... the hotel’s Maserati came to the rescue

The Baglioni is well positioned in Kensington (main picture) while the Royal China (below) is worth a visit if you’re a fan of Chinese food

Factbox Where to stay: Baglioni Hotel London has rooms available from £290 per night on a B&B basis, excluding tax. For booking and further information please visit www.baglionihotels.com or call 020 7368 5700

Eating out: Royal China is at 13 Queensway, London W2 4QJ. Tel: 020 7221 2535 www.theroyalchina.co.uk

“Stepping out of the hotel, there are also some fascinating sights to be found in the suburbs of Kensington, Bayswater and Notting Hill.”

almost exclusively to tourists. You’re only passing through; you might not even tip so why should they bother. Know the feeling? I guess you’ve also succumbed to the fatal hypnotic effect of Chinatown. But I love Chinese food and really wanted to sample the real thing, as eaten by Londoners. I found it on the opposite side of Kensington Gardens at the Royal China on Queensway in Bayswater. Dim sum has been popular here for decades and the queues start at breakfast time on Sundays. An unassuming entry off a busy shopping street gives way to the substantial Oriental dining room with gold-leaf ceiling, which was buzzing with a lively atmosphere. Here we dined handsomely on steamed dumplings of crab and spinach and prawn and coriander, spare ribs in black bean sauce, sesame prawn rolls, crispy fried squid balls and authentically wobbly cheung fun with peanut sauce. London pubs are pretty special too and again, if you just veer slightly off the tourist trail you will be rewarded with proper, unspoiled watering holes. To name just a few, the Goat on Kensington High Street is one of London’s oldest and is rarely quiet, while The Elgin in Notting Hill is slightly bohemian in feel. Then it’s back to the Baglioni for a nightcap, sweet dreams and another taste of luxury, Italian-style. Northside | www.northsidemagazine.co.uk 85

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Keeping up with events… TONY WATSON SPOKE TO NORTHSIDE ABOUT LIFE AT ONE OF YORKSHIRE’S MOST ICONIC ENTERTAINMENT VENUES.

oted Best New Venue in the World 2014 at the Stadium Business Awards, Leeds first direct arena has played host to some incredible artists since opening in September 2013, including Sir Elton John, Bruce Springsteen, Michael Bublé, Prince and Drake, as well as a number of major events including Le Tour De France Grand Depart, Sports Personality of the Year and The MOBO Awards. Here, commercial and marketing manager, Tony Watson speaks to Northside about life at one of Yorkshire’s most iconic live music, comedy, entertainment and sporting venues.

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What do you enjoy most about your job?

What lead you to first direct arena?

My background is sport, having previously held management roles at Everton Football Club and Manchester United. I was approached about the role at the arena when it was being built back in 2012 and was delighted to accept the position as it is such an iconic arena. What does your job entail?

I am responsible for the commercial strategy, hospitality sales and marketing of the venue. We have over 100 events a year and each has a different demographic, so it's never quiet. What is a typical day like for you?

There is really no such thing as a typical day when working in an arena! We're an event business, so it's always a mix of planning for the next event and marketing those that are further out. Balancing the demands is challenging, but I have a great team and this has resulted in the success of the arena so far.

There are two elements – I get to work with amazing people who are passionate about what they do, and secondly, I am very proud to be a part of the team that brings some of the biggest names in the world to our corner of the UK. What has been the highlight of your job so far?

I get to work with amazing people who are passionate about what they do, and secondly, I am very proud to be a part of the team that brings some of the biggest names in the world to our corner of the UK.

For me, it was the moment the arena went live on the BBC for Sports Personality of the Year. It was an incredibly demanding couple of weeks of preparation, but the arena looked incredible and it was awesome to see Leeds performing so well on the world's sporting stage. What events at the arena are you most looking forward to this year?

My job is all about secrets, and the answer to this question is currently a secret! However, it's due to be announced soon and it will be taking place in the winter time… What advice would you give to someone wanting to get into this line of work?

Get experience any way you can.Volunteer, engage on social media and demonstrate a passion for the entertainment industry. But above all, remember this role is exciting but incredibly hard work. If you can demonstrate that you are willing to go the extra mile, that you are truly passionate about customer service and the industry and are a self-developer, you can't fail. Northside | www.northsidemagazine.co.uk 89

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