Northside February 2019

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Northside THE QUALITY MAGAZINE FOR LEEDS, HARROGATE & SURROUNDING AREAS

Under the sea

Thirsty work

Discover the wonders of the ocean with Blue Planet II Live in Concert * Win Leeds First Direct Arena tickets See page 26

Winter walks – with a pub at the end

Holiday hot-spots

Where to plan your vacation in 2019

Movers & shakers What’s going on in Leeds?

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CONTENTS

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Find inspiration for your wanderlust

20 The Diary

Our monthly round-up of the region’s arts and entertainment scene

26 Competition

Win tickets to see Blue Planet II Live in Concert at Leeds First Direct Arena

28 Travel

Oman is one of the most exciting tourist destinations in the Middle East

30 Holiday hotspots 2019

Stuck for vacation inspiration? Make this year a memorable one and travel to one of these dream destinations

36 Fashion

Have you started thinking about giving your wardrobe an upgrade? Here’s some ideas...

46 Beauty

70 What’s Going On, Leeds?

Our hair and skin are susceptible to damage from the harsh cold winter – don’t forget to look after both

Maveer Singh-Pangu picks up where he left off last year. exciting times are ahead...

72 Home & Garden

50 Competition

Pantone’s colour of the year exudes warmth and comfort

Win a full lip enhancement, courtesy of Elements Medispa

78 Home Essentials

60 Eating Out

Brighten up your home with inspiration from these local businesses

We dine at Sukhothai and The Carpenter’s Arms

62 Northern Nights

Have you been caught on camera?

66 Embrace the outdoors

Looking for something to do this winter? Grab the family and head out on a winter walk with a well-earned meal or drink at the end

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If there is one key element that sets the Blenheim team apart from its contemporaries it is this. They listen.

When it comes to building a new home, it’s not just about following the latest trends or filling it with the latest gadgets; it’s about sitting back and listening, very carefully, to what the customer really wants.

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The Diary THEATRE MUSIC COMEDY EVENTS EXHIBITIONS FILM FURTHER AFIELD…

Gbolahan Obisesan

INTERVIEW

Playing up DIRECTOR GBOLAHAN OBISESAN TALKS TO NORTHSIDE ABOUT THE NEW LEEDS PLAYHOUSE PRODUCTION, RANDOM. t’s all change for the Leeds Playhouse this year as it undergoes a major refurbishment.

In fact, its entire 2018/2019 will be held in a pop-up theatre on its existing site whilst the building work takes place.

The £15.8million project will see the building transformed with a new cityfacing entrance, improved access and the addition of a new studio theatre space, the Bramhall Rock Void.

The Pop-Up season, in association with SOYO Leeds, includes Kes, Dinner 18:55, William Shakespeare’s Hamlet, Around the World in 80 Days and Amanda Whittington’s Be My Baby.

At the heart of this season is random, a remarkable one-woman play by awardwinning playwright Debbie Tucker Green, which sees an ordinary family caught up in a catastrophe that will change their lives forever.

Actress Kiza Deen, known for her roles in Silent Witness and Hollyoaks, takes the lead in the play which runs from 4-16 February. Gbolahan Obisesan, who comes with a plethora of credits to his name, directs.

The production is designed by set and costume designer Max Johns (Kes, Leeds Playhouse; Wendy and Peter Pan, Royal Lyceum Theatre Edinburgh), who is joined by lighting designer Chloe Kenward, associate lighting designer Christopher Nairne and Leeds-based sound designer Xavier Velastin. The creative team will be joined by two new trainees to Leeds Playhouse, assistant director Jaasra Aslam and trainee sound designer Charlotte Bickley.

We caught up with director Gbolahan Obisesan to find out a little bit more.

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What attracted you to the play? random is an incredibly beautifully crafted play from the perspective of a young woman and her family. The play is unique in how it explores the human experience and emotional turmoil around the heartbreakingly social concern of knife crime. In the play we see the fragility and disorientation of a family’s experience of an unexpected incident. random plays alongside Kes in the Playhouse’s Pop-Up theatre. Is there a commonality between the two productions?

Experiencing the two parallel stories I imagine would feel like a 50-year juxtaposition of the lives of two different working-class teenagers.

It is open for interpretation, but I would suggest both plays have complimentary themes of isolation and the search for continual freedom from concern, and freedom of expression crucial to the perspectives of the characters being depicted.

Ultimately it is the voice and experience of relatable but vulnerable teenagers, which means whether you yourself are a child of the baby-boomers, millennial or Generation Z. In these two plays about young people in Britain, we can potentially see ourselves, our families and the risks we must try to eradicate as a society for the next generation.

How are you expecting the show to look?

The production is a one woman show, with the actress shape-shifting and depicting multiple characters. The

production will inhabit the same stage environment as the two-man adaptation of Kes. Max, our stage designer, will utilise indicative furniture from familiar interior spaces that will create a stunning structural and playful landscape that will also potentially help enhance the lighting design.

Kiza Deen takes the lead role in random, why is she so good for the part?

I am absolutely delighted to be working with Kiza. She came into the audition room and totally blew us away. She connected with the world of the play, found a voice for the characters and showcased her talents and intuition as an actor. She has the depth to understand the range of emotions required to make random resonate with audiences and be affected by her performance.

This is the first time you are directing a production in Leeds, what are you most looking forward to?

I am immensely excited to be working with Leeds Playhouse on this production.

Staging the production in the Pop-Up theatre will also be invigorating for everyone. It is inspiring that Leeds Playhouse has the desire to maintain its strong relationship with its community and audience before the new theatre building is reopened. random plays in Leeds Playhouse’s Pop-Up theatre, in association with SOYO Leeds, from 4-16 February. For ticket information call 0113 213 7700 or visit leedsplayhouse.org.uk Northside | www.northsidemagazine.co.uk 21

THE DIARY

Himalayan Garden & Sculpture Park 16 April-14 July, 5 October-3 November Grewelthorpe, Ripon, HG4 3DA www.himalayangarden.com

8 February-16 June Leeds City Museum, Millennium Square, Leeds, LS2 8BH / www.leeds.gov.uk/citymuseum Michael Morpurgo is one of Britain’s best-loved story makers. This unique exhibition showcases, for the first time, the notebooks and manuscripts that have become the classics we know today, including War Horse, Private Peaceful, Kensuke’s Kingdom and The Butterfly Lion.

Ruth Martin, exhibitions curator at Leeds City Museum commented: “We’re really excited to be able to host this exhibition in Leeds and showcase Michael Morpurgo’s work for the first time in such an expansive display. The exhibition will include plenty of spaces for families to explore creativity through writing and drawing, with lots of inspiration from the original manuscripts and illustrations. We are looking forward to welcoming visitors from across Leeds to discover their own stories with us.”

Three unique sculptures by Subodh Kerkar, the founding director of the Museum of Goa, are among the exciting new attractions at the Himalayan Garden & Sculpture Park – winner of the Yorkshire in Bloom Tourist Attractions Award 2018.

The park is home to over 70 contemporary sculptures situated within 40 acres of gardens, set within a beautiful tranquil valley. Widely considered to be home to the north’s largest collection of rhododendrons, azaleas and magnolias, the park is enhanced by three lakes, an Arboretum, Pagoda, Summerhouse, Himalayan shelter, decorative bridges and scenic woodland walks.

Leonardo da Vinci: A Life in Drawing

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1 February-6 May / Leeds Art Gallery / www.leeds.gov.uk Twelve remarkable drawings by Leonardo da Vinci from the Royal Collection are set to go on display at Leeds Art Gallery as part of a major nationwide exhibition marking the 500th anniversary of the artist’s death.

Leonardo was a true polymath, an unparalleled artist, draftsman and engineer whose talent and innovation spanned multiple disciplines. With much of his life’s work unrealised or destroyed, Leonardo’s greatest achievements are represented through his drawings. A Life in Drawing will be a once in a lifetime opportunity to see the work of this great Renaissance master here in Leeds.

Until May 2019 Staircase Exhibition Space, Leeds Town Hall, Leeds, LS1 3AD www.leedstownhall.co.uk

EXHIBITIONS Michael Morpurgo: A lifetime in stories

THEATRE Kes 25 January-16 February Leeds Playhouse, Playhouse Square, Leeds, LS2 7UP www.leedsplayhouse.org.uk The much-loved Yorkshire story, Kes, will launch Leeds Playhouse’s Spring 2019 season. Fifty years on from the Ken Loach film, this stage adaptation by Robert Alan Evans received rave reviews when first performed three years ago.

Jack Lord and Lucas Button take the lead roles.

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The Greatest Show for Families 14 April Fans of The Greatest Showman are being invited to ‘roll up’ and see Hugh Jackman’s hit musical brought to life by a talented troupe of singers, dancers and aerialists.

Skippko is an arts organisation in Leeds that develops creative projects in communities in the North of England, focusing on art, people, partners and spaces.

EVENT Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour 7-8 February Leeds Town Hall, Leeds, LS1 3AD www.leedstownhall.co.uk Experience an extraordinary collection of short films from the world’s most prestigious mountain film festival.

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MUSIC Jason Donovan: Amazing Midlife Crisis Tour 6 February Leeds City Varieties, Swan Street Leeds, LS1 6LW www.cityvarieties.co.uk This is a tour with a twist. Celebrating his 50th birthday and with a wealth of tantalising tales under his belt, this autobiographical show will zigzag back and forth through his life, with stories about Neighbours, Ten Good Reasons, Kylie, Joseph, I’m A Celebrity, Strictly and much, much more.

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If you’ve been watching the latest series of X Factor you’ll probably be familiar with Dalton Harris, Scarlett Lee, Anthony Russell, Danny Tetley, Acacia & Aaliyah, Brendan Murray, Shan Ako and Bella Penfold – all have been confirmed to appear on the live tour. X Factor Digital Presenter, Becca Dudley, will be returning as host.

The Magical Music of Harry Potter Saturday 23 February, 7.30pm Leeds Town Hall, Leeds, LS1 3AD www.leedstownhall.co.uk The Hallé Orchestra present music from the films. Conducted by Stephen Bell, presented by Sarah Day-Smith. first direct arena BOOKING NOW…

16 February Leeds City Varieties, Swan Street, Leeds LS1 6LW www.cityvarieties.co.uk Collabro hit the big time with their Britain’s Got Talent series victory in 2014. The musical theatre group’s Road to the Royal Albert Hall Tour will be kicking off in February and will see the group perform at a variety of intimate theatres and iconic venues over three months, before a dramatic finale at the world renowned Royal Albert Hall in London.

The X Factor Live Tour 16 February First Direct Arena, Arena Way, Leeds, LS2 8BY www.firstdirectarena.com

Chemical Brothers 21 November You’d be forgiven for thinking the Chemical Brothers had gone away. Far from it in fact. This spring they release new album, No Geography, followed by an autumn tour.

EVENTS Professor Brian Cox UNIVERSAL – World Tour 2019 14 February First Direct Arena, Arena Way, Leeds, LS2 8BY www.firstdirectarena.com Taking audiences to the edge of our current understanding about the origin and evolution of our Solar System and the Universe, Professor Brian Cox Live 2019 offers a fascinating insight into the workings of nature at the most fundamental level.

Whether an avid science reader or a total novice, Professor Cox makes challenging ideas accessible to all, exploring the vast, possibly infinite universe and our place within it from earth to the edges of the cosmos. Brian will once again be joined by co-host of The Infinite Monkey Cage and awardwinning comedian Robin Ince to oversee an audience Q&A, giving fans the chance to ask any question they have.

We Love the 90s

Leeds Sports Awards 2019

12 December We Love The 90s will see your favourite nineties pop acts perform over 60 UK Top 10 smash hit singles for one incredible night of nostalgia. The lineup includes Jenny Berggren from Ace Of Base, Vengaboys, 2 Unlimited, Snap!, Whigfield, Haddaway, DJ Sash, Rednex and many more.

28 February First Direct Arena, Arena Way, Leeds, LS2 8BY www.firstdirectarena.com The 16th Leeds Sports Awards celebrates the achievements and contributions across the city, including grass roots, professional clubs and athletes, right through to coaches, administrators and volunteers.

Harrogate Indoor Funfair 25 February-3 March Yorkshire Event Centre, Great Yorkshire Showground, Harrogate, HG2 8NZ https://eventcentre.co.uk Yorkshire Event Centre’s huge Hall 1 will be filled with rides to suit all ages from dodgems and waltzers to the cup and saucers and fun house for youngsters.

There will also be new rides including a twister, crazy bulls, jump and smile as well as a large selection of children’s rides. All rides are free once admission is paid for, either in advance or on the gate.

Admission is £10 on the gate for either the morning session (10am-1pm) or the afternoon session (2-5pm). Under threes go free, spectators are £2 and a new online only offer is £35 for a group of four riding.

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4 February-4 March: Healing Garden Outdoor Display

Various dates Crag Lane, Beckwithshaw, Harrogate, HG3 1QB www.rhs.org.uk

This outdoor display looks at the surprising theories people had in the past about the healing powers of some of our favourite garden plants.

2 February-3 March: Embroidering Harlow Carr – Winter

Visitors can see an embroidery depiction of Harlow Carr’s stunning Winter Walk with its fiery red Cornus stems and striking silver birch trees produced by talented members of the Richmond & Leyburn branch of the Embroiderers’ Guild.

9 February-3 March: Bath House Gallery – ‘Lost Words’ Mosaic Exhibition

Works by over 20 Yorkshirebased mosaic artists will depict a selection of ‘lost words’ – those words related to nature and the countryside – pasture, heron and conker for example – which have been removed from the Oxford Junior Dictionary in recent years.

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IN BRIEF

Giggleswick pre-school

Healthy eating

Giggleswick School is marking a new chapter in its history with the announcement it is to open its own pre-school for two to four-year-olds in April.

Based at fully refurbished Mill House, within Giggleswick Junior School’s campus, the provision will offer a stimulating learning environment with play at its heart for the school’s youngest children. It will be open from 7.30am6pm, split across three sessions, five days a week.

Led by qualified and experienced early years teacher, Carl Shuttleworth, the Mill House Pre-school team has planned an educational, play-centred curriculum within a safe, secure and child-friendly environment.

The Junior School is hosting an Open Afternoon on Friday 8 February. More information is available on the school‘s website www.giggleswick.org.uk/junior or by phone 01729 893000.

Alexander’s of Skipton’s healthy eating options can help you to stay on track without sacrificing your social life.

Kick off your day with a flavourful breakfast or brunch, like Organic Porridge with bananas and a berry compote or maple syrup and Homemade Granola and Organic Yoghurt with fresh berries or banana, and to keep up the feel-good factor, pair with an Alexander’s Smoothie. Lunch Specials include Charred Sweetcorn and Chive Risotto with toasted hazelnuts, preserved lemon and pink peppercorns.

Country life

Dig for Victory

‘Hinterlands’, a major new international rural film festiva,l has been announced by the Great Place: Lakes and Dales (GPLD) programme. Taking place for the first time from 1619 May 2019, Hinterlands is a collaboration with awardwinning arts organisation Wild Rumpus.

It will celebrate films set in and talking about the countryside, for rural and city dwellers curious to know what life is like away from the urban centres.

Future Hinterlands are planned to be held in a different town every year across the Lakes and Dales area.

The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) is calling on people to submit photos of their wartime vegetable gardens as it gets ready to mark 80 years since the outbreak of World War II and the Dig for Victory campaign.

The charity will display advisory material and wartime propaganda at its library and gardens – including RHS Garden Harlow Carr in Harrogate.

Photos and additional information for the exhibit should be sent to library enquirieslondon@rhs.org.uk.

Dig for Victory will be on display at RHS Garden Harlow Carr in Yorkshire from 14 October-17 November 2019.

Belmond British Pullman – Practically Perfect On 16 February, to celebrate the release of Disney’s Mary Poppins Returns, Belmond British Pullman is launching a ‘Practically Perfect’ inspired afternoon tea on board its vintage 1920s and 30s carriages.

Guests will enjoy Mr Dawe’s selection of sandwiches, Ellen’s warm goat’s cheese tartlets and a ‘Practically Perfect’ selection of sumptuous cakes and pastries. Mary Poppins Returns activity packs, along with balloon artists, face painters and magicians will entertain the families on board as the train passes through the British countryside.

Prices start from £285 per person for adults and £142.50 for children under 12 – for more information and reservations visit belmond.com or call 0845 077 2222.

New head Sarah Chatterton BEd (Hons) will be Head of Brontë House, the junior school of Woodhouse Grove School, with effect from September 2019, in succession to Simon Dunn. Sarah has been deputy head since September 2015 and will be the first female in the history of the school to take up the headteacher’s mantle.

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New designer Lucy is the new designer on the Furnish & Fettle team. Based from their Wetherby showroom, Lucy specialises in the full interior design service, covering everything from flooring to bespoke artwork. Contact them to book an appointment.

Winter dining Harvey Nichols chefs from the Fourth Floor Brasserie and Bar have been busy creating savoury delights for this year’s Winter Dining menu. The new menu includes impressive seasonally-led dishes including a comforting roasted chicken breast with champ-mashed potatoes, or a helping of baked celeriac with cavolo nero and roasted sweet potato.

For the sweet finish, choose from sticky toffee pudding ice cream with baked apple or ricotta and dark chocolate mousse with cannoli crisps and poached pear. To round off your meal our bar team have mixed up a choice of cocktails, using Grey Goose La Vanille and Patrón Silver, to keep you in good spirits.

Two courses and a cocktail for £18, Three courses and a cocktail for £22 available until 28 February, excluding 14 February, Tuesday to Saturday: 4.30pm-10pm.

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The Untold Story Of Women in the Viking Age Over 70 Norse themed events throughout York

Book now at: www.jorvikvikingfestival.co.uk JORVIK Viking Festival is owned by York Archaeological Trust. A registered Charity in England & Wales (No. 509060) and Scotland (SCO42846)

Win tickets to see Blue Planet II Live in Concert ake a deep breath and get ready to submerge yourself in Blue Planet II – Live in Concert, the tour which is set to be the big arena event of 2019.

The underwater spectacular, which is to be hosted by TV personality Anita Rani, comes to Leeds’ First Direct Arena on 19 March – and we have a pair of tickets to give away.

As well as winning numerous awards, including a BAFTA, Blue Planet II touched so many people when it aired on BBC One at the start of the year, highlighting not only the majesty but the plight facing our oceans now and in the coming years. The arena tour is a live adaptation of a television story

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that began some 20 years ago when a team of wildlife filmmakers from the BBC’s natural history unit set out to make a series on the world’s oceans, the breadth and scale of which had never been seen before.

Blue Planet II – Live in Concert will feature the best bits of the series presented on a giant state-of-the-art 4K Ultra HD LED screen. The stunning visuals will be complemented by the series’ moving score, which was composed by Hans Zimmer, Jacob Shea and David Fleming, and will be performed by the 80-piece Prague Philharmonic Orchestra.

Visit http://www.firstdirectarena.com to find out more.

HOW TO ENTER: To win a pair of tickets to Blue Planet II Live in Concert at First Direct Arena, visit www.rmcmedia.co.uk/ competitions and answer the following question: Who will be the host at the Blue Planet II Live in Concert arena tour?

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Arabian adventure OMAN IS ONE OF THE MOST EXCITING TOURIST DESTINATIONS IN THE MIDDLE EAST.

The Muttrah district of Muscat at sunset

ombining breathtaking natural beauty with a well-preserved cultural heritage, the Sultanate of Oman is one of the least known, yet most exciting tourist destinations in the Middle East.

The country perches on the south-east tip of the Arabian Peninsula, overlooking the Arabian Sea, the Gulf of Oman and the Persian Gulf. Within this stretch of land lies an amazing range of scenery, sights and activities.

Visit the capital city of Muscat, which offers a glimpse of authentic Arabia with bustling waterfronts, souks and alleyways; explore magnificent forts and palaces, ancient fishing villages and archaeological sites; enjoy 4x4 excursions into the rolling dunes of Sharqiya Sands and the impressive peaks of the Hajar mountains; take a dhow trip and go snorkelling along the coastline of the Musandam Peninsula; or simply relax in the tropical atmosphere of Salalah.

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Muscat enchants visitors in a way that no other city in the Gulf can even begin to match. The old port area is the site of the sultan’s main palace and a fascinating place to wander around.

There are three forts in Muscat, all of which took on their more or less present form in the 1580s during the Portuguese occupation of Muscat.

Mutrah Fort sits on a hill while Jalali and Mirani forts guard the entrance to Muscat.

All of the forts are still used by the police and/or military and are closed to the public, but it is permitted to photograph them.

Muscat also has by far the best aquarium in the Gulf; all of the specimens on display are native to Omani waters and most are accompanied by thorough descriptions in English.

A two-hour drive from Muscat is the historic town of Nizwa, set amid palms and fringed by towering mountains.

Once the capital in the sixth and seventh centuries, Nizwa is now known for the immense fortifications of its circular fort and the large, bustling souk where you can haggle for beautiful silver jewellery.

Visit early on a Friday to see the local farmers bring their animals to be inspected, auctioned and sold to the highest bidders.

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Jabal Akhdar

Ras al Hadd Turtle Reserve

The area of Jabal Akhdar, meaning ‘Green Mountain’, forms part of the Al Hajar mountain range. They extend 300km from north-west to south-east, approximately 50km inland from the Gulf of Oman coast and are known as one of Oman’s most spectacular areas.

The range is mostly desert, but at higher altitudes receives around 12 inches of precipitation annually, allowing the growth of shrubs and trees as well as agriculture and gives the mountain its name. The area is famous for its traditional rose water extraction and agricultural products including pomegranate, apricot, peach and walnut.

The Jabal is mostly inhabited by the ancient Arab tribe Bani Riyam. Most descendants of the tribe are now in nearby towns such as Nizwa and Izki while some also inhabit Ibra.

Covering an area of 120 sq km of beach, two lagoons and coastal lands, the Ras al Hadd Turtle Reserve is one of the principal sites in the world to view the estimated 20,000 turtles that come to lay their eggs in the reserve.

Turtles lay eggs all year round but the best time to view this event is between August and September along the 45km stretch of coast between Ras al Hadd and Ras al Ruwais. For visitors there is an excellent information centre providing further information about the turtles.

Ras al Jinz is another Unesco-listed turtle nesting site. It is also an archaeological site containing a number of interesting graves and settlements from the prehistoric period.

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Sharqiya Sands Further to the east is the spectacular desert landscape of Sharqiya Sands, where bedouin tribes live with their camels. Explore the rolling dunes on thrilling 4x4 drives or camel-back rides.

There are also several campsites where you can watch the colours of the sunset over the desert before experiencing the silence of a night beneath innumerable twinkling stars.

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WHEN TO TRAVEL: Oman is very hot and humid during the summer, while the winter months are much more bearable.

The coast does remain humid throughout the year and, although the interior is warmer, the heat is dry and less oppressive. Between October and May are the ideal times to travel climate-wise, as summer temperatures on the coast frequently hit 40 degrees Celsius.

Cox & Kings offer smallgroup or private tours of Oman starting from £2,070 for their eight-night tour ‘Oman: An Arabian Odyssey’.The tour visits Muscat, the Ras al Jinz turtle reserve, Sharqiya Sands, Nizwa and Jabal Akhdar. For more information contact Spa Travel on 01937 845678.

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Holiday hotspots 2019 STUCK FOR VACATION INSPIRATION? MAKE THIS YEAR A MEMORABLE ONE AND TRAVEL TO ONE OF THESE DREAM DESTINATIONS. BY MOLLY FAWCETT. ebruary isn’t the most exciting time of year.

Long nights, cold days, and the overhanging feeling that summer isn’t even close don’t create the most cheery atmospheres. Surely, the best way to fix that is by giving you something to look forward to.

2019 has come along with its own travel hotspots – anything from idyllic family beach-days, to exciting adventures in ancient temples, to romantic getaways witnessing one of the Seven Wonders of the World. This year has a lot of gorgeous holidays tipped to be the best places to visit, so why not take advantage of that. Make this year a memorable one, and travel to one of 2019’s dream destinations.

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HOLIDAYS FOR ADVENTURERS: Sri Lanka Sri Lanka is set for big things this year. Visiting today is made all the more special, as 2019 marks the ten-year anniversary since the end of a brutal civil war.

Sri Lanka is renowned for its cave temples and rich wildlife; and areas that were off-limits have now opened their gates. Take the famous train ride from Kandy to Ella, climb Sigiriya Rock – a UNESCO World Heritage Site, or go to the edge of the earth at World’s End – a sheer cliff with a drop of 880 metres.

A must-do is visiting national parks Yala and Bundala – brimming with elephants, leopards and colourful birds. Best news is, you can actually stay there in a luxury, private cabin.

Chena Huts are located in Yala National Park, surrounded by tropical jungle and turquoise ocean, so the safari never has to end. www.ugaescapes.com/chenahuts

Jordan Jordan is perfect for those seeking adventure. Travellers and history-buffs will find heaven, with its desert landscapes, bustling towns, and impressive relics from ancient civilisations.

Petra and Aqaba in particular are must-see cities – with direct flights to the latter now running.

Petra is deemed Jordan’s greatest attraction, whereas Aqaba is the only coastal city in the country, and a gateway to the famous Wadi Rum desert – known as The Valley of the Moon where Hollywood blockbuster The Martian was filmed.

For a real once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, go floating in the Dead Sea – one of the country’s best natural experiences. It’s practically impossible to sink or swim here, so instead you can peacefully bob along in worldfamous waters.

HOLIDAYS FOR FAMILIES: Japan In a country currently sports-mad, with the Rugby World Cup 2019 and Tokyo Olympics 2020 coming up, it’s impossible to run out of things to do in Japan. Osaka is a go-to destination for 2019, as British Airways launches direct flights there this spring. Try local cuisine down the lively Dotonbori Strip and take a 15-minute bullet train to Kyoto – home to over 1,600 gorgeous temples. Or, wander around Kiyukan Aquarium, one of the world’s best, and ride rollercoasters at well-loved Universal Studios Japan for a memorable holiday kids will never forget.

And to make it even more special, you can stay in The Park Front Hotel – an American-themed hotel on the theme park’s doorstep, with elevators designed as time-travelling machines and a time-travel concierge. parkfront-hotel.com/english

Costa Navarino, Greece The glamorous Greek islands have had their time to shine, and now we’re moving into mainland Greece, specifically Costa Navarino. Situated in the southwest, Costa Navarino is a premier travel destination with a rich history as old as Greece itself, home to breath-taking landscapes and sea turtles who lay their eggs on golden-sand beaches. Most importantly – it’s perfect for kids.

Voted one of the world’s best family hotels 2018, The Westin Resort has everything you could ever want. From sea-view balconies and pools with swim-up bars, to golf courses and activity clubs for the kids, none of your family can get bored here. Send the young ones off to play sports while you sit relaxing with a drink in hand, or take the whole group on a beach day-out. If that doesn’t sound like a family paradise, who knows what will. www.costanavarino.com/westin-resort Northside | www.northsidemagazine.co.uk 31

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HOLIDAYS FOR COUPLES: Iceland The big romantic gesture for 2019 is taking your partner to Iceland, and watching the phenomenal Northern Lights perform right over your head. It’s a truly once-in-a-lifetime experience that you can admire first-hand with a loved one by your side, before bragging to friends and family for years to come.

To make the trip as perfect as it can be, Hotel Ranga is the place to stay. Located in a rural area, the hotel has an incredible view of the Northern Lights, and offers exclusive services for those who want to watch this Wonder of the World, including a wake-up call, warm clothes and blankets, and custom-made benches so you can witness the lights in comfort. Surely, no other romantic holiday can be as unforgettable as this one. www.hotelranga.is

Mallorca The beautiful Balearic Island is the perfect couples getaway, especially for those that prefer endless, relaxing days on sunbeds and stays in luxurious hotels where guests are treated like A-list celebrities.

Leave your worries back home, take advantage of many of Mallorca’s 262 beaches, and enjoy a delightful picnic in a stunning vineyard. Or, if you’re city-goers, visit the cosmopolitan capital Palma, home to an awe-inspiring cathedral and the best food in the Balearics.

And once you’ve finishing touring the city or napping on the sand, you can enjoy a life of luxury in Port Adriano – a classy, adults-only, five-star hotel. Nothing is more glamorous than receiving a complimentary cocktail upon arrival, and indulging in the premier spa. www.puresaltluxuryhotels.com/port-adriano

“The big romantic gesture for 2019 is taking your partner to Iceland, and watching the phenomenal Northern Lights perform right over your head. It’s a truly once-in-a-lifetime experience.”

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HOLIDAYS IN BRITAIN: As we all know, holidaying abroad is going to become much more challenging after Brexit. But that doesn’t mean you have to abandon all plans of a beautiful summer trip and stay at home. Instead, you can experience some of the wonderful destinations our own nation has to offer, and fall in love with places that you’d previously overlooked.

Norfolk If you aren’t leaving the country, why not go full British and visit Norfolk. With a charming countryside, towns packed with heritage, and the Queen’s Sandringham Estate – things don’t get more quintessentially British.

The perfect place to experience all of this is King’s Lynn. There’s a bit of everything, from maritime exhibitions and historic buildings, to a vibrant town and full-of-life shopping centre. To top it all off, the Dukes Head Hotel overlooks the marketplace in the heart of the town. Designed with Georgian-inspired décor, and close to castles and Sandringham’s grounds, it doesn’t get more British than this. dukesheadhotel.com

The Scottish Highlands Rather than struggle through a long, tiring flight, travel up to the Scottish Highlands.

Deemed to be Britain’s own wilderness, the Highlands has everything that non-British destinations offer.

Wander under Britain’s highest peak, Ben Nevis, visit castles with rich histories, gaze at dolphins from a boat on the Moray Firth and even meet the iconic Nessie – the monster that lives in Loch Ness. All that without the hassle of going abroad, what’s not to love?

Pembrokeshire, Wales With miles upon miles of scenic coastal paths, a medieval castle and glorious beaches, you may feel like you’re abroad in Pembrokeshire. Well-loved for its stunning views and coastlines, you won’t run out of things to do any time soon.

To take your trip to the next level, treat yourself to a stay in a cosy, coastal cottage, and get the all-star treatment with a hamper on arrival, filled with Welsh whiskey and local delicacies, and a private yoga class to really get relaxed. www.coastalcottages.co.uk

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Bright spark SS19 IS ABSOLUTELY THE SEASON TO HAVE FUN WITH COLOUR! ick-start the new season with one of our favourite catwalk trends. The SS19 collections were bouncing with colour, from neon to rainbow, and we are loving the positive vibe as our selection touches down on the Morgan Clare shop floor. Bold and bright, print or stripe, all feature.

Here are our top picks for creating your own sunshine statement.

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If it’s a birthday or a treat, we are always happy to help because gifts for children need to be a pleasure to buy, and a pleasure to give.

The Sweater Always a staple in our wardrobes but we love to add a spring mood with bolts of vibrant colour. Go solid neon pink with a Designers Remix pointelle version or sporty with a wide block stripe knit from Repeat. Looking for something more fitted? Jumper 1234 deliver with a definite nod to the 60s. Add the jeans, distressed hems on washed blue denim (Citizens of Humanity do it well) are a must have this season.

The Top Subtle or bold, the choice is yours. Joseph go full-on flower power in this silk shirt or Ganni offer a more boho twist with a cobalt blue top. Both dress up or down, add jeans or chic black trousers to complete the look.

The Dress Florals were a strong catwalk presence and the combination with bold colour not only covers off two key trends in one piece but is the perfect solution for any occasion.

Peter Pilotto as always, delivers in a fab fit and flare style. Alice McCall offers a stunning shift with a retro twist or a more fluid off the shoulder version. Add sharp heels and a cute bag.

The Final Layer Still too early to discard that extra layer and this beautiful chalk blue luxe coat from Theory adds style and warmth. Need something less outdoorsy, the Joseph tux style jacket wears over a more formal outfit or dress but also look fantastic with jeans and a tee top.

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Memory maker THE RING – A SYMBOL OF LOVE AND FRIENDSHIP. BY INDIA MAHON. he ring is a powerfully evocative piece of jewellery, traditionally worn as a symbol of love, fidelity or simple friendship since the days of the Ancient Greeks and Romans.

Just like us, the Romans wore their wedding ring on the fourth finger of the left hand. Roman rings were mostly metal bands and certainly never had diamonds in them. They were often made of iron to symbolise strength. As well as exchanging betrothal rings between couples, Roman men exchanged “pledge” rings with friends and allies as a pledge of fidelity and brotherhood.

Throughout the Renaissance love and friendship ring designs became more elaborate and innovative, with Royal love and marriage rings being much copied

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by the movers and shakers of the time.

Love motifs included turtle doves, clasped hands, hearts and forget-me-not flowers. The aristocracy immortalised their dogs on love rings because of their loyalty.

The 19th century was arguably the most romantic and innovative era for rings; motifs included delicate flowers, hearts, serpents, enamelling, carved gemstones and diamonds. New styles emerged, including overlapping bands and clusters of gemstones and diamonds, with secret messages engraved into the ring.

The 20th century brought unprecedented diversity in jewellery design. Many jewellers rejected industrial scale jewellery manufacturing, favouring the methods and design principles of the renaissance. The jewellers of the Art Nouveau and Arts & Crafts movements shared a determination to value jewellery

artistry above the weight of the gemstones and precious metals, creating exotic combinations of colour in a single ring.

Today, I work with clients to design rings that symbolise something unique to them. Whether that is an engagement, marriage or a special occasion in their lives. Modern and ethical mining methods mean we have an exciting array of coloured sustainable gemstones to choose from in bold virtuoso cuts and shapes.

From the divine emerald, the stone of long-lasting love; the ruby, the stone of love and passion; sapphire in rainbow colours believed to symbolise wisdom, virtue and good fortune; aquamarine symbolises eternal youth and happiness; tourmaline favoured for heart and health, offering a fabulous array of colours; the modern diamond, in its many shades and cuts.

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Cricketers Michael Vaughan (left) and Michael Lumb who both underwent FUE transplants with MHR Clinic

Ahead of the game AFTER SUFFERING A CRISIS OF CONFIDENCE, FORMER ENGLAND CRICKET CAPTAIN MICHAEL VAUGHAN WAS BOWLED OVER BY THE TREATMENT HE RECEIVED AT THE MHR CLINIC. nyone who saw Michael Vaughan OBE in his sporting prime, captaining England and Yorkshire at cricket, would find it hard to believe that he ever suffered from a crisis of confidence.

Likewise, the way he stepped seamlessly from sporting retirement into a new career as a hugely respected cricket broadcaster, journalist and member of the BBC’s Test Match Special team, you might think that here was a man who had found the happy knack of rising to every challenge with barely a care in the world.

But the popular Sheffield-born sporting hero now admits that when he faced a situation many young men will

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recognise – hair loss – he felt his confidence ebb away.

Rather than shun the spotlight – or hide beneath a hat – he realised the key to recapturing the poise and personality he exuded as a top sportsman lay in hair restoration, and contacted MHR Clinic.

Now a partner in the business after seeing the results of his FUE (follicular unit extraction) surgery, he reveals the difference in his demeanour has been like “night and day”.

Vaughan reached the pinnacle of his sport when, as captain of his country, he led the England cricket team to victory in the 2005 Ashes series – and brought the coveted trophy back to Britain for the first time in 18 years.

His skilled performances and assured leadership saw the sublimely talented batsman awarded an OBE in the following New Year Honours list and given the freedom of his home city of Sheffield.

But off the field, as he lost his hair, that confidence gradually abandoned him and began to affect areas of his life.

The national hero, who also scored 633 runs including three centuries during the 2002/2003 Ashes series, realised if he was to regain his personal prowess he had to do something about his hair loss. Recalling the decision to seek help from MHR Clinic he said: “The reason I decided to go for the hair implants was pretty simple. As a

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sportsman I know how important confidence is and my thinning hair was a concern.

“The hair on top of my head was starting to thin and fall out. The front was starting to wither away. And I could feel I had less confidence for it.

“I’d seen my old man’s hair loss for many years and I didn’t want his look. I like him, but not how his hair looks, so I decided to do something about it.”

Having met MHR Clinic’s CEO Craig Henton at a social event the previous year and been impressed by his knowledge of hair loss, he got in touch through a mutual friend and booked his first appointment. Michael said: “MHR Clinic is the most advanced in its field and its confidential assessment and consultation process took away the stress I felt about undergoing surgery.

“I went for my consultation with Craig and he examined my hair, or lack of it should I say. And then he talked me through the different procedures available.

“I opted for an FUE hair transplant after a period of prescription and herbal medication in conjunction with medicated shampoos and lotions. And I went for regular laser therapy sessions

until a week or two before the FUE surgery.

“Once I was ready for the surgery I flew to Dublin and put myself in the skilled hands of Ioannis, MHR’s top surgeon,” Michael recalled.

“I was amazed by how quick and simple the procedure actually was. I got myself on the treatment table and before I knew it I was back in Cheshire under the laser light again.

“The hair started to grow back very nicely within weeks of my FUE, and it kept improving over the following months, until I had a full head of hair again. And the difference in my hair within 12 months was like night and day.

“I went from severely thinning to having a scalp that was fully covered in hair.”

But the results Michael saw were not just restricted to his hair. He explained: “After undergoing my transplant and its supporting treatments I regained confidence to simply get on with life. It has been a huge success for me and has made me feel on top of my game again.”

And he added: “A few of my former teammates picked up on the transformation in my hair and also in my confidence, and they’ve now had the same level of results through their different treatments at MHR Clinic.”

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Michael Vaughan isn’t the only well-known figure to ‘come clean’ about his hair loss. Along with Wales football manager and Manchester United legend Ryan Giggs OBE, he was so impressed with the results from MHR Clinic he invested in the company.

Other celebrities who have had their lives transformed by successful treatments at MHR Clinic include football referee Mark Clattenburg, cricketer Michael Lumb and actor Adam Rickitt.

MHR Clinic’s specialists have more than 40 years of combined clinical experience and expertise, and offer bespoke hair renewal programmes/with measured amounts of prescribed medication, herbal lotions and low level laser therapy. Their state-of-the-art clinics offer the latest hair assessment, transplant and growth technology in private, exclusive and relaxing surroundings so every follicle on your head receives the exacting attention it deserves.

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“I used to do breakfast on a Saturday and Sunday morning so my mum could have a lie in,” Graeme tells us, “I loved doing that. I remember how fascinating older people are if you take the time to listen and talk to them. They’ve got amazing stories to tell.

“I could see how vulnerable older people were, but I could see that if there were better facilities it would be easier to care for them.”

Despite working at his parents’ care home throughout his younger years, he hasn’t always stayed in the sector. It wasn’t until his mother’s sudden passing in February 1994 that he returned to the business, and since his return, he’s never looked back.

“I was previously a senior manager with Marks & Spencer, but my dad retired overnight when my mum died suddenly, so I came in to run the business.

“I couldn’t think of doing anything different.

“I started the domiciliary arm of Springfield in 1998, and the actual Springfield Healthcare Group in 2012.

“The building that we had back in the seventies was old fashioned. It didn’t have en-suite bathrooms. It needed modernising and I really saw an opportunity in the sector.

“I love creating new environments to stimulate older people. I’m the person that finds all the sites, and I’m very involved with the building of each care facility to make sure it’s market leading.”

About to start work on their eighth care home, Springfield Healthcare don’t just want to take the cut and paste approach to their care homes, and instead are focused on making sure improvements are made every step of the way.

“We’re learning as we go,” says Graeme. “Every home has something extra in it. We look at each home as being unique to that environment, and we want each home to be in the heart of the community.

“It’s not about being the biggest, it’s about being the best.”

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Caring concept GRAEME LEE IS PASSIONATE ABOUT CREATING ENVIRONMENTS TO STIMULATE OLDER PEOPLE. HE’S KEEN TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE. comes to the running of Springfield Healthcare. Visiting all of the care homes every week, Graeme is able to ensure that the business’s high standards are met.

“I love what I do. I have over 1,300 staff in my group and they’re all very passionate, caring people and they work really hard at going the extra mile and making a difference in people’s lives,

whether it be in their own homes or our care homes.”

Celebrating the work of their staff members, Springfield Healthcare have their own annual awards ceremony, the SARAs – staff annual recognition awards.

“It’s a very special night, these events make you very proud when you see so many talented and caring people.

“We’re always recruiting because we’re growing. Caring, passionate people.

Nurses, carers. We’d love to hear from you if you’d like to be part of our Springfield journey.”

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Hot stuff WE SATISFY OUR SPICY CRAVINGS WITH A VISIT TO HARROGATE’S SUKHOTHAI. eing the heat and spice freak I am, I just love to try new dining experiences that combine the two. However, the choice of authentic Thai food is vast and given a choice of an evening spent, and of course hard cash, with Sukhothai or somewhere new, I’m both happy and sad to say, Sukhothai wins hands down. It’s like betting on the favourite each way at the races, you’re just not going to be disappointed. Of course the element of surprise is always a good emotion, but as the menu is so vast, it could take a good while to munch, and in my case, sip your way through it.

And so we were off to Harrogate, Cheltenham Parade to be exact, right on the corner. It’s stood there for more years than I care to remember, superbly placed for visitors from the International Centre, just across the road.

Greeted by Manny, the manager, and his stunning staff, we felt special and as I looked at other diners arriving, all were shown the same meticulous courtesy adding to the ambiance of the evening. A good start.

The entrees quickly arrived and, I’m pleased to say, they didn’t take away the superb prawn crackers.

We started with Poh Taek soup (£8.50), three chillies strength, and my utterly all time favourite. Or so I thought (more about that in the next starter). It was a hot and sour mixed seafood soup with fresh Thai herbs, and boy, the liquid was spicy hot but the subtle blends of seafood balanced the dish perfectly. Not a spoonful was left.

Mueg Sukhothai (£7.25) – squid in light batter dusted with a Tom Yum seasoning and served with a spicy Sriracha sauce – was placed opposite me and I suddenly became envious of my companion’s choice. Happily he was generous with his, ‘would you like to try some?’

It was beautiful and perfectly cooked and my next visit will definitely include this. The portion was plenty and would certainly satisfy anyone who wanted to

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substitute their main meal with a large starter – throw in a portion of noodles and it’s more than ample.

For mains, Pad Prik Gang (£13.95) had another three chilli rating, although I have to say, I wouldn’t have noticed; if you like hot food like me, I would recommend asking for more heat. Pad Prik Gang is spicy stir-fry king prawns with a fiery red curry paste, green beans, mushroom, red pepper, carrot and lime leaves. It was everything it described and was as tasty as you can imagine. The king prawns were large and meaty and plentiful, again, if you wanted to pick and mix between two mains ordered, the portion was large enough.

My companion, not as adventurous as me, opted for a very smooth Gang Panaeng (£10.95), a traditional Thai red curry with chicken, made with coconut milk, red and green peppers, carrot, sweet basil, and bamboo shoots. It had a one chilli rating that would bore the socks off me, but by the look on his face whilst tucking in, he was in heaven.

A mix of noodles and Jasmine rice completed the meal both traditionally and perfectly.

It goes without saying, as with all four of the Sukhothai restaurants, service was up there with any five-star restaurant; it was quick, although I noticed a couple of diners opposite us slowed their meal right down so they could enjoy their dinning experience at their own pace.

The staff didn’t let head chef of the group and owner Ban Kaewkraikhot down. Beautiful.

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Glyn & Eleanor Goddard present Amy from Candlelighters with a cheque for the £1030.27 raised between the two events

Attendees were the first to see the Christmas windows as they were unveiled

Owners of Furnish&Fettle Glyn and Eleanor Goddard with their children Ollie & Hattie

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Festivities at Furnish and Fettle urnish and Fettle, who have stores in Harrogate and Wetherby, held fantastically Festive Charity evenings in aid of Candlelighters Children’s Cancer Charity, who support children with cancer and their families throughout Yorkshire.

Both evenings saw a selection of delicious canapes provided by Arlington Kitchen Design and by Cote Brasserie, and guests were treated to glasses of fizz and the exciting reveal of the Christmas windows at each store.

Throughout the evening, guests purchased raffle tickets in aid of Candlelighters, and ten per cent of every sale was also donated to Candlelighters.

They raised an absolutely fantastic £1,030.27 across the two events.

Amy Harrison, corporate fundraiser for Candlelighters, said: “We had a wonderful time at Furnish and Fettle in both Wetherby and Harrogate. We are so lucky to be supported by them this year,

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and were blown away by the support and generosity of their staff and their customers. The money raised will help support families across Yorkshire affected by childhood cancer all year round, and we are so thankful” Established in 1976, Candlelighters is a children’s charity dedicated to combating childhood cancer, leukaemia and serious blood disorders. The charity supports children and families from all over Yorkshire.

The charity offers family support in many forms, from practical financial support for families and funded holidays, to talking therapies, wellbeing treatments and support groups for siblings.

In order to sustain their services, Candlelighters needs to raise £1.5million every year.

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STAYCATIONS ARE ALL THE RAGE, AND WITH PLACES LIKE THE CARPENTER’S ARMS CLOSE BY, IT’S EASY TO SEE WHY, WRITES RHIANA HUGHES. t’s about that time of year again where we all start flicking through the holiday brochures and clicking on deal after deal online in the hopes of finding that perfect faraway sandy beach on which to lay and forget all about life back at home.

The average British family spends around £5,000 a year on holidays, and when you take the time to look at what we’ve got right here on our doorstep, it’ll make you wonder why you’ve spent so many hours of your life on planes, trains and automobiles in an attempt to leave it behind.

There are plenty of cities, towns and villages right here in the UK that make perfect holiday destinations, whether you’re looking to get away for a week or just a weekend. And let’s face it, with Brexit on the horizon we may have no choice but to get used to staying a little closer to home.

Choosing to stay in the UK doesn’t mean that you’re going to experience any less of a getaway. And with simpler transport, no language barrier and the

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chance to bring your pets along for the ride, there are countless reasons to leave your passport at home.

The Carpenter’s Arms in Felixkirk – a beautiful North Yorkshire village hidden in the hills on the outskirts of Thirsk – is where my partner and I chose to spend Gressingham Duck

our first getaway of 2019. While the charming village may not be as wellknown as popular winter destinations such as Paris or Amsterdam, we could have asked for nothing more from our stay.

While not far from the busy A1, a wall

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morning, we were treated to the views we’d been waiting for. As we walked across to breakfast we had to stop to take in the beauty of the Vale of Mowbray, a spectacular backdrop for our morning meal.

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of calm hits you as you head down the winding country roads into Felixkirk. As we arrived on a winter evening long after the sun had set, we couldn’t fully appreciate the village’s idyllic charm until we awoke the following morning after possibly the most comfortable night’s sleep of the year.

After being shown to our room by The Carpenter’s Arms’ wonderful manager Paulo, we struggled not to put head to pillow straight away, and it was only the thought of our dinner reservation that kept us away from the Egyptian cotton sheets and duck down duvets for the next few hours.

Staying in one of the hotel’s eight garden rooms, we walked through the door to the warmth and crackle of an already lit fireplace, and Paulo left us with the reassurance that anything we needed was just a phone call away.

After cleaning up for dinner in the room’s large en-suite bathroom, we headed up to the restaurant with empty stomachs and high hopes.

As part of the multi-award winning Provenance Inns & Hotels group, The Carpenter’s Arms take food and drink seriously, and their menu featuring a wide range of fresh local produce really highlighted this.

Each course packed a punch, and there wasn’t a single dish that wasn’t complemented by the bottle of La Brouette Rouge Celliers Jean d’Alibert (£17.95) we shared.

Both my starter of Parma ham and cherry mozzarella, rocket, olive and sun blushed tomato salad (£7.95) and my partner’s baked queenie scallops with garlic and parsley butter and a cheddar and gruyere crust (£9.95) were

presented beautifully.

Fresh and bursting with flavour, we couldn’t have asked for a better way to kick off the evening.

Having opted for light starters, we decided, just as we all do when on holiday, to indulge a little and make the most of our time away.

The specials board was calling my name, the Gressingham duck perfectly tender and pink in the middle, served with dauphinoise potatoes that were creamy and crisp and contrasted well with the fresh buttered greens and cherry and red wine jus (£16.95).

My partner was feeling carnivorous too, and his 8oz Grand Reserve sirloin steak (£19.95) didn’t last too long on the plate. Served rare with the perfect amount of char giving it an extra flavour boost, his steak came with chunky chips, onion rings, mushroom, confit tomato and rocket salad.

We left the restaurant with the atmosphere still buzzing, and as we headed to bed after a long day, I could think of nothing but the sticky toffee pudding (£5.95) I’d had for dessert.

Butterscotch sauce and cinder toffee ice cream gave this after dinner treat a real edge, while my partner still maintains that his dessert of winter berry crumble and vanilla custard (£5.95) was superior.

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the food remained consistent, and it was just the fuel we needed before putting on our best walking shoes and exploring the local area.

With plenty of public footpaths and bridleways surrounding Felixkirk, it wasn’t difficult to find our way around, and when we did lose our way slightly we found friendly faces happy to help us get back on track.

After spending our day taking in the cold winter air, we wondered why we had never really considered a UK mini break. Just a couple of hours away from home, we found that we felt just as peaceful, if not more, than if we’d spent five hours on a plane.

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Embrace the outdoors LOOKING FOR SOMETHING TO DO THIS WINTER? GRAB THE FAMILY AND HEAD OUT ON A WINTER WALK WITH A WELL-EARNED MEAL OR DRINK AT THE END, WRITES MOLLY FAWCETT. inter may be raging on, but that doesn’t mean it’s time to stay indoors all day huddled up under blankets with a hot chocolate. Although that does sound heavenly, why not break out of your duvet-cocoon this weekend and get some fresh air instead.

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Treat yourself to a wonderful winter walk, where you can get some exercise and open your eyes to incredible countryside views. And to top it all off, reward yourself with a fulfilling meal at a nearby pub, or even just a satisfying drink.

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woodland, or wandering aimlessly unable to find a welcoming pub at the end of a long journey, we’ve done the hard work for you and detailed a few ideal routes for you and your family to tackle. So don your walking boots and take to the great outdoors.

Brearton Round The Pub: Malt Shovel https://themaltshovelbrearton.co.uk/ A quaint, 16th century village pub and restaurant with rustic charm and a warm, friendly atmosphere. It’s located in the ideal place for a peaceful walk, followed by exquisite food and drink. Plenty of wildlife, from rabbits and pheasants to the occasional deer, take home in this farming estate, so there’s a lot to enjoy before tackling a hearty lunch.

The Walk: Taking you through a mix of farmland and woodland, before reaching the village of Brearton itself, this fourand-a-half mile walk roughly takes just over an hour-and-a-half. Using clear pathways, this circular walk around the Mountgarret Estate is perfect for walkers who aren’t looking for anything too extreme.

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Start: The Malt Shovel 1. Set off up Lillygate Lane, directly in front of the pub.

2. Follow the road round briefly to your right, then turn left onto a wide track.

3. Follow this track over Limekiln Hill until you reach Rakes Lane.

4. Turn right onto Rakes Lane, going downhill, until you reach a cattle grid (not the one to your left).

5. After the cattle grid, keep following the farmers’ track through a field that is usually full of sheep, with a small beck that meanders to your left along the path.

6. At the clear junction in the wood, turn right and follow Green Lane upwards.

7. Up and over the hill, with Walkingham Wood to your right, there is a steep descent until you come to a gate and stile on your right. Go over the stile and follow the path, again with the woods on your right-hand

side. Look out for red kites here, as many are known to nest in the woods.

8. Cross the field, coming to a gate at the end. Follow Warren Lane back towards Brearton, turning left on the road after Hill Top Farm, and come out by the village green.

9. Walk on for about five minutes until you reach the Malt Shovel, where a well-needed lunch awaits you.

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Pen-y-ghent, of the Three Peaks The Pub: Devonshire Arms Brasserie & Bar https://www.thedevonshirearms.co.uk/ dining/7 A vibrant brasserie and bar, home to a friendly team and buzz of local guests, making it a unique and memorable place. It’s great for catching-up over lunch, chatting with friends and family over dinner, or simply enjoying a glass of wine after a busy day.

With one AA Rosettes award and a talented chef with over 20-years’ experience, it’s a must for those seeking a rewarding pub lunch after a challenging trek.

difficult for non-experienced walkers, or taking up an entire day. *** Start: Horton car park (approximately 50-60 minute drive away from Devonshire Arms) 1. Turn right out of the National Park car park, walk out of the village, passing the Golden Lion pub and church, and cross a small stream.

2. Then, turn left up a minor tarmac road. Follow this road up towards Brackenbottom Farm, and just before

The Walk: Pen-y-ghent is the first, and easiest, of the well-known Three Peaks, making for a great walk full of interesting sights that goes on for six miles. It’s possible to walk all three peaks in an epic, 12-hour journey – however only walking Pen-y-ghent is still a challenge, without being too

reaching some buildings, take a footpath on your left signed to Pen-y-ghent.

3. Climb steadily up through fields on an obvious path alongside the wall, with Pen-y-ghent ahead of you. After crossing the forth stile, you reach the Pennie Way path. Turn left, and take the final section of the route to the summit.

This is steeper for a while before reaching the trig point and shelter.

4. Cross the wall at the summit, and follow the clear path heading away from the wall signed Horton. This zig-zags down, passing the gash of Hunt Pot, to reach a stile. Shortly after the stile, you come to a junction and gate at the top of a walled lane.

5. A short diversion, following a grassy path, away from the walled lane leads to the open chasm of Hull Pot, which is well worth a visit (just take care close to the edge).

6. Return to Horton by simply follow the walled lane, which goes through some great limestone scenery and takes you to the middle of the village. When the road is reached, turn right and return to the car park.

Helmsley to Rievaulx Abbey The Pub: Black Swan https://www.blackswan-helmsley.co.uk/ Offering home-from-home comfort and exceptional cuisine, it’s an idyllic retreat from the rest of the world. Placed on the edge of the stunning North York Moors National Park, the market town acts as a gateway to all things North Yorkshire. The Gallery, a three AA Rosettes restaurant which is deemed to be a hidden gem, bases its seasonal menus on the finest and freshest Yorkshire ingredients.

The Walk: A popular route with farreaching views of the town and castle, wonderful bluebell woods, and the tranquil ruins of Rievaulx Abbey. This seven-mile, circular walk is estimated to take four hours, giving you the perfect opportunity to get some fresh air and take in astounding sights. *** Start: Cleveland Way cark park (roughly a one minute drive or five minute walk from Black Swan)

1. Turn left out of the car park and follow the track signposted for Cleveland Way. 2. At the top of the track, go through the kissing gate and turn left down the field side. Then turn right, keeping the woodland on your left.

3. Go through the gateway and continue down into the woods.

4. At the edge of the woods, continue straight ahead up the slope.

5. Cross the track, pass to the left of Griff Lodge, and continue ahead – signposted for Cleveland Way. 6. Turn left at the road, initially following a path and then the minor road.

7. Turn right on Rievaulx Road, passing the abbey on your right.

8. Just after the church, turn right up a path into the woods signposted for Permissive Path to Rievaulx Terrace. If the path isn’t available, continue up the minor road to the B1257 and the Rievaulx Terrace driveway, and pick up the walk at point 10.

9. At the top of the path, bear left on a track.

Go through the gate and pass the entrance to Rievaulx Terrace. Walk down the driveway to the main road.

10. Turn right at the main road (B1257), walk up the grass verge and cross a track to find

a waymarked gate by a hedge. Continue along the side of the field, keeping the hedge on your left.

11. Bear right to follow the path around the edge of the trees, and continue down the side of the field.

12. Cross the road and follow the wide track into Griff Farm.

13. At the farm, turn right at the waymark post and go through the gate ahead of you.

Continue ahead, before turning left through the next gate, down the side of the field, and left again through another gate, keeping to the edge of the field.

14. Turn left through a metal gate, and then turn right onto the track. At Griff Lodge, go through the gate and turn left along the signposted path, retracting your route to Helmsley.

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Swinsty Reservoir The Pub: Timble Inn https://www.thetimbleinn.co.uk/ Situated in the beautiful Washburn Valley, it’s the perfect base to discover North Yorkshire and the Yorkshire Dales. The family-owned business, with a five-star Silver Award rating and two AA Rosettes, installed a state-of-the-art kitchen just last year, making the dining experience even more special. Start the night with a locally-sourced ale, before trying out the seasonal menu to satisfy your built-up hunger.

The Walk: Walking around the Swinsty Reservoir provides awe-inspiring views from across the water and surrounding landscape. At only three miles, this journey takes around an hour and a half, so is ideal for walkers who prefer a calm stroll over a demanding march. *** Start: Swinsty and Fewston Reservoir cark park (approximately three minute drive from Timble Inn) 1. Leave by the car park’s main entrance and follow the black way mark arrows. Cross the road and go through the gap in the stone wall opposite to enter the woodland on the corner of Fewston Reservoir.

2. Immediately turn right and follow the path down to the public road (either via the steps or the access ramp). Turn left and walk along the road over Fewston Dam, where you will have an excellent vantage point to see across Fewston Reservoir to your left, and Swinsty Reservoir to your right.

3. At the far end, you will pass a house on the corner where the road bends to the right. Shortly afterwards, cross the road to enter the wood around Swinsty Reservoir, via the gap in the wall, opposite a set of steps.

4. Either turn left to follow the zig-zag route through the woods, or right turn to take the shorter path around the edge of the wood, which meets the end of the zig-zag path (the shorter path, however, is relatively steep).

5. Follow the path around the perimeter of the reservoir, where there are seats at intervals with excellent views across the water. After about one kilometre, you will pass Stack Point car park and picnic area, and meet the public road that crosses an inlet of the reservoir.

6. Turn right on the road (there is no pavement so caution is necessary) and when you get to the other side of the inlet, turn right through the gap in the wall, next to a gate, back into the grounds of Swinsty Reservoir.

7. Continue your journey around the edge of the reservoir to meet a tarmac access road.

8. Turn right on the road, past a house on the left. Cross Swinsty Reservoir Embankment using the level path on the left-hand side of the road. Here, there are gorgeous views down the valley and across Swinsty Reservoir.

9. At the end of the embankment, turn right up the lane and pass Swinsty Hall on the left. Here, either turn left following the (quite steep) path through the woods back to the car park, or continue along the lane to the car park’s main entrance.

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Ramsgill The Pub: Yorke Arms https://www.theyorkearms.co.uk/ Situated in the heart of the stunning Nidderdale Valley, this Michelin-starred restaurant is a must for those who have worked up an appetite after a long, country walk. Head-chef Frances Atkins is one of only six female Michelin-starred chefs in the UK, with a creative menu that attracts visitors from all over the country. Choose from five or eight-course Yorkshireinspired tasting menus for a real, post-exercise treat.

The Walk: With incredible views of the moor and pasture, this walk covers part of the well-loved Nidderdale Way. Taking approximately four hours, at seven-and-a-half miles, this circular walk is best completed in the morning before a well-earned lunch. *** Start: any car park as near to the Yorke Arms as possible.

1. Head along the through-road, and to the side of the building, to find a small green with benches to your left.

2. To the rear of this you’ll find the yellow Nidderdale Way marker pointing a route along a path lined with trees, beside the River Nidd, to your right, and with a sheep field to your left. You’ll follow this clear, well-marked route for the entirety of the walk.

3. Go on a gentle climb to West House Farm (roughly 35 minutes). Take note of the tree-line across the valley, to your right, as this will mark the closing part of the walk.

4. Follow the trail through Studfold Farm and across bright green country. Eventually, after a ramshackle farmer’s barn, the road takes an abrupt downward curve towards a children’s activity area, with a bit of not-unpleasant road walking.

5. Soon, you’ll pass famous How Stean, a plunging limestone gorge. Keep to the road and cross the bridge over the river, then head up a field towards Lofthouse (around 15 minutes from the gorge).

6. Then, go further on to Middlesmoor. Head to the hilltop church and take in a spectacular panorama of the breathtaking Nidderdale below. While you’re here, take a peek inside the Church of St. Chad’s to view a historic treasure – the ancient cross of St Chad from AD 665.

7. Before long (roughly 30 minutes), you’ll be brushing against the line of trees you previously saw from the other side of the valley. The path takes a couple of remaining ups-and-downs, before emerging full circle at the back of The Yorke Arms.

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1. Summer flowering bulbs will be arriving at your garden centre, look for the new varieties and store cool but frost free when you get them home until it is time to plant. Dahlias have made a great comeback over the last two years and for a cutting garden you couldn’t ask for a better plant to deliver bloom after bloom.

2. In the shed get all your tools cleaned with Jeyes fluid or Citrox disinfectant and get things sharpened for the coming season.Wet weather jobs in the shed still need doing however tempting an afternoon on the sofa with a cup of coffee is!

3. Remember if pruning out old or diseased stems on dormant plants to disinfect the blades of your secateurs after each plant to stop cross contamination.

4. Don’t be tempted to prune back ornamental grasses as these are often havens for overwintering beneficial insects and seed heads for finches.

5. Wisteria side-shoots can be cut back this time of year to encourage more flowers in the spring, cut back to about 4” or three buds from the main stems.

6. Any stored lifted bulbs or corms such as Dahlia or Gladioli should be checked for rotting and any diseased ones removed, sulphur dust will keep such problems in check.

7. For wildlife, keep an area of your pond ice free to allow any build up a gas from decaying vegetation to escape and allow oxygen exchange, this will also supply a much needed source of drinking water for all wildlife.

8. Bird feeders need to be kept topped up though this really cold period. Choose feeds high in calories such as sunflower hearts or ’no mess’ options such as bird feeder fat balls. The RHS have just been helping launch a new birdfeed range to highlight these types of feeds.

9. Late winter and early spring are windy months, make sure everything is securely staked or tied to supports that need it 10. Keep a close eye on emerging shoots and if a real cold snap is forecast have fleece or mulch available to cover tender shoots 11. In the dark evenings plan a new planting scheme for your pots and containers, purples and greys are this years fashion colours if you want to be on trend. For a bit of zing add some burnt orange!

12. Make a plan for the next couple of months of all the jobs you need to do so that you can adjust your tasks according to the prevailing weather conditions. There are some great garden journals available for this purpose.

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WHAT’S GOING ON LEEDS? MAVEER SINGH-PANGU PICKS UP WHERE HE LEFT OFF LAST YEAR. EXCITING TIMES ARE AHEAD... ew year, new me? Actually no.

After an amazing Christmas break, I was glad to get back into action and more because January was everything but dry for me! PG Promotions had so many incredible foodie deals on with some of my favourite restaurants, and so I took it upon myself to try each and every one of them (for Wharfedale Grange research purposes of course darling).

In fact, I’d be here all day if I was to run through all the tasty food I’ve feasted on during the past few weeks. I really have eaten like a king, but Stockdale’s Wagyu Burger and Issho’s Chiisai four-course tasting menu were two personal highlights that I urge you to try.

But it hasn’t all been food, drink and debauchery. To balance things out, I paid Nurse Rachel a visit at L1 Performance for a vitamin IV drip and vitamin b12 injection. I left her clinic with glowing skin, a spring in my step and feeling energised enough to get back to business.

One new project I’ve been dying to share with everyone is our new ladies networking event. Hosted by yours truly, this will be a regular event that gives inspirational women a chance to meet up and share their experiences in business.

It’s going to be called Pink Ladies (what else?), and will launch on 7 March 123pm at Issho in celebration of International Women’s Day on the With Nurse Rachel eighth. Do get in touch if you’d like to

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All dressed up for Claudia’s 21st

Yard & Coop is set to be a welcome addition to the city

join us, it’s going to be a blast!

Down at Pink Gorilla towers, things are busier than ever and when I boldly say that 2019 is going to be our best year yet, I mean it.

The Leeds Northern Quarter is raising its game even further this year, and we are working with two incredible clients who are really going to make waves in this fabulous city.

First, we have Yard & Coop launching just opposite Zaap Thai at the bottom of Merrion Street. They have been serving up their super tasty buttermilk chicken to the people of Manchester and Liverpool for a few years now, and now

Leeds is about to be blessed with their presence. They get their chicken from farm to fork within 48 hours, and their secret 13-spice recipe is something the Colonel can only dream of. Put it this way, I’m done with Nando’s now!

Just across the street from them, the site formerly known as The Pit has been transformed into LOOP. Brought to you by the team behind Roxy’s Ball Room, this karaoke cocktail bar boasts six private rooms (for up to 30 people), arcade machines, and private hire for larger parties. LOOP will be the place to be for unashamed weekend fun, party tunes, beer and prosecco pong and premium craft beer and cocktails galore.

Launches for these exciting new venues with be coming soon, so keep your eyes peeled.

Another January highlight for me was a private event we organised for a

client’s 21st birthday at Wharf-edale Grange. The venue itself is absolutely stunning to begin with and is popular with weddings, but you should have seen the place once myself and Deborah had finished with it. The interiors couldn’t have been more opulent, and the outdoor lighting was so intense, you could have spotted it from the moon!

Speaking of soirees, I’m hosting another Pangu Parties event at Oracle Bar and Nightclub, and you’re invited!

It’s called Playtime, and it’s going to be the perfect opportunity for all my wellbehaved friends who’ve gone alcoholfree or vegan (or both in some cases!) to let their hair down and be bad again!

It’s taking place on Saturday 9 February and it’s going to be amazing, so do get in touch if you’d like to be on the guestlist. If there’s one thing I love doing, it’s corrupting people and helping them to fall off the wagon in style!

Ciao for now, I hope to see you soon.

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Living coral

Celebrate in style with this set of 24 long stylish cake candles with a coral marble design. £6.99 from www.candleandcake.co.uk

PANTONE’S COLOUR OF THE YEAR EXUDES WARMTH AND COMFORT. BY RHIANA HUGHES.

or 20 years, Pantone’s Colour of the Year has been influencing trends in product development in numerous industries from fashion and home furnishings to product packaging and industrial design.

In 2019, the colour you’ll be seeing everywhere is Living Coral. A vibrant yet mellow tone, living coral exudes warmth and comfort, while leaving room for expression.

We’ve put together a selection of products to get your home bang on trend in no time.

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Decorated with an embossed finish, this set of jars come in a pack of three and have been crafted from a robust glass. Matching items available to spruce up your kitchen or bathroom. £20 from www.dunelm.com 72 Northside | www.northsidemagazine.co.uk

The enamelled coral platter from L’Atelier Natalia Willmott features a subtle geometric design and would make a great addition to any table setting. £28 from www.nataliawillmott.co.uk

The Malvern is a modern take on classical styles of the past. With a low fluted back, small curved arms and a fixed seat cushion with foam that is comfortable and chic. £1,606 from www.darlingsof chelsea.co.uk

Want to incorporate the colour of the year into your home but don’t want to spend a fortune on new furniture? Add some colour to your walls with colourcourage’s matt emulsion in Salt Red. £20 (2.5l) from www.diy.com

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PUNCHed is a clean-lined furniture range offering a fresh minimalist accent to a living space. This coffee table is custom made and versatile, can be used indoors or outdoors, for extra seating or table-top dancing. £525 from www.anthologyfive.com

Use as a flower vase, for water, or just to display on its own. The distinctive soft curves of Russel Wright’s designs have been subtly updated with beautiful new colour tones of chartreuse, sea foam and coral, which look great when put together. £75 from www.eclectdesign.com

Annie Sloan Chalk Paint™ from £5.95.

Avant Garde of Baslow, Calver Road, Baslow, DE45 1RP. Tel: 01246 583888. www.avantgardeofbaslow.com

The embroidered velvet palm tree cushion is the perfect combo of understated soft coloured velvet with a dash of glitz in the embroidered gold palm tree. £46 from www.audenza.com

This luxurious Bronte by Moon Merino lambswool coral parquet throw blanket is perfect for adding comfort and style to your home. £56.95 from www.hurnandhurn.com

Handmade in the UK, the Pitch Pendant lamp in coral pink comprises a banded spun aluminium shade poised on an internal dome, and its enigmatic glow is sure to subtly draw attention no matter where or how you position it. £160 from www.rume.co.uk

The beauty of this bed lies in its simplicity.

Handmade by Paul and Andy in Long Eaton, the piping detail requires hours to get just right and the solid oak legs have a lovely weathered finish. £845 from www.loaf.com

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Arlo & Jacob Aragon Armchair. From £690. Available from Arlo & Jacob, 25-26 West Park, Harrogate, HG1 1BJ. Tel: 0333 0605262. www.arloandjacob.com

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BRIGHTEN UP YOUR HOME WITH INSPIRATION FROM THESE LOCAL BUSINESSES.

Rise Furniture and Mobility Named the ‘Most Outstanding Mobility Retailer in North Yorkshire’, Rise Furniture and Mobility’s Leeds Road showroom features award-winning British rise and recline chairs, bespoke adjustable beds, stair lifts and mobility scooters. 34c Leeds Road, Harrogate, HG2 8BQ. Tel: 01423 526737. www.risemobility.co.uk

RHS Garden Harlow Carr Get out in the garden with these gloves available from RHS Garden Harlow Carr, Crag Lane, Beckwithshaw, Harrogate, HG3 1QB. Tel: 01423 565418. www.rhs.org.uk

Graham Sanderson Interiors Wide range of bespoke cushions available from Graham Sanderson Interiors, 120130 King’s Road, Harrogate, HG1 5HY. Tel: 01423 568628. www.grahamsandersoninteriors.com

BUYWELL INTERIORS FITTED KITCHENS & BEDROOMS

With the New Year upon us and spring just around the corner, now is the time to start thinking about a fresh look for your home... and where better to start than with a new fitted kitchen or bedroom from Buywell Interiors, one of the leading fitted kitchen and bedroom specialists in Yorkshire.

Buywell Interiors is an independent, family run business, with a reputation for providing first-rate products and customer service at an excellent and affordable price. Whether you imagine your dream kitchen to be ultramodern with a gloss finish or more traditional with a painted finish their Wetherby and Harrogate showrooms are both brimming with inspiration.

Husband and wife team Simon and Michelle Procter are proud to promote British products so both showrooms feature the fantastic British manufacturer Kesseler who offer a range of kitchen door styles in any Farrow & Ball colour enabling you to create a continuous decorative flow throughout your home. Also featured are top British ranges Gallery and Linear showcasing on trend handleless units alongside contemporary styles.

The British theme continues into the bedroom as Buywell Interiors offer a range of fully made to measure, fitted bedroom furniture supplied by British manufacturer

Birch Bedrooms. It doesn’t matter if your bedroom is small, an odd shape or has awkward angles as you can create a bedroom to suit all your style and storage requirements.

Buywell Interiors also have plenty of clever storage solutions including sink drawers and a plethora of pull-out units making awkward corners and hard to reach places a thing of the past. This results in a cleaner tidier kitchen which in turn results in more free time for enjoyment and socialising and less time doing the dreaded housework.

A new kitchen or bedroom purchase can be a daunting prospect, but Buywell Interiors operate without hard sell tactics and try to make the whole process as stress-free as possible. A full project management service is available including 3D planning, a comprehensive site survey and a complete installation package.

The winter sale is on now so visit their showrooms today and take the first step to creating the kitchen or bedroom of your dreams.

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