Northside May 2018

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Northside THE QUALITY MAGAZINE FOR LEEDS, YORK & HARROGATE

A REMARKABLE LIFE

Mary Wollstonecraft in the spotlight

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Good taste Harewood hosts Great British Food Festival

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Kitchen confidential

Meet the chef

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CONTENTS

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Bring the new season into your home

18 Business profile

We speak to Martin Jones, sales and marketing executive at Royal Armouries International

20 The Diary

A monthly round-up of what’s happening in the Northside region, plus we look at Himalayan fashion and speak to author Wendy Bardsley

26 Travel

Spectacular scenery, fantastic wildlife, beautiful beaches and fascinating history – South Africa has it all

30 A feast for foodies

As Harewood House gears up for the Great British Food Festival, Isabelle Osborne talks to its director, Daniel Maycock, about what is in store

34 Fashion

Introduce subtle shades to your wardrobe this spring (and maybe the odd splash of colour)

36 Beauty

52 Northern Nights

Have you been caught on camera?

54 Home & Garden

The pick of spring’s freshest fragrances

Give your home a vintage touch with floral accessories

42 Eating Out

62 Home Essentials

We dine at Sukhothai, Leeds and The Cleveland Tontine

Put the finishing touches to your home with the help of these local businesses

48 Nightlife

There are lots of exciting events taking place in Leeds and Harrogate over the coming months. Deborah de Vittoris has the inside track...

50 Meet the Chef

A selection of local cooks share their kitchen secrets, culinary loves and foodie influences

FRONT COVER...

The Great British Food Festival comes to Harweood House.

Image courtesy Harewood House Trust and Simon Warner

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I’m determined to be the best I can be…

MARTIN JONES, SALES AND MARKETING EXECUTIVE, ROYAL ARMOURIES INTERNATIONAL aving experienced the diversity of the hospitality sector around the world, Martin Jones realised it was time to put down roots. So when he met his partner in 2011, Martin jumped at the chance to relocate to Leeds, bringing his experience and expertise to the north.

Seven years later, Martin ensures all aspects of sales and marketing for the Royal Armouries Museum are managed, focusing on controlling and issuing new enquiries, website management, public relations and social media. Here, he tells Northside what life is like in and out of the Royal Armouries, what the future holds, and why he loves Leeds.

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What is a typical working day like for you?

I start work, check my emails and distribute new enquiries to the sales team. I then compile feedback and distribute it, perform diary checks and keep in touch with the museum directors and managers so they are aware of what events we have on. In between that, I write up contracts, input payments and book entertainment for clients. I also keep a close eye on our social media channels, continually pushing our business, and if a client asks for help advertising their event, I publish social media and blog posts.

What has been the highlight of your career so far?

Everything I have achieved while working for the Royal Armouries, especially progressing through the ranks. I am extremely thankful to RAI for their support and guidance.

What do you enjoy most about your job?

I enjoy every aspect of the role - no day is ever the same - and I work in a unique venue, with a fantastic team. But if I had to pinpoint a specific aspect, it would be the freedom to design, as I’m a creative person.

What advice would you give to anyone thinking of a similar career?

If you want something, go and get it! Keep your head down, work hard and ask questions.

You WILL get to where you want to be.

What is the toughest part of your job?

Working on multiple jobs at the same time.

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more determined to be the best that I can be.

What do you enjoy doing outside of work?

Eating out with my colleagues, as we’re all friends and have a laugh. Spending time with my family is also very important to me.

Where do you see yourself in ten years?

I would like to see myself as the marketing manager possibly marketing director - but my partner and I also own our own theming company, so I would like to grow that business, too.

What made you apply for the job at the Royal Armouries Leeds?

Most of my previous roles have been within the hospitality sector, and RAI always hire at the end of the year for the Christmas party season, so as my partner already worked there, he got me an interview, and the rest is history - I am still here after sevenand-a-half years.

What do you love about Leeds?

The liveliness of the city - it never sleeps. But there are also so many beautiful parks and countryside walks if you need a break.

What projects are you working on at the moment?

I’m currently working on our Christmas door-to-door marketing and I’ve also just finished a new project which has been added to our website called: A Doll House, which is a virtual 3D walkthrough tour of our venues. I’m also always finding new and innovative ways to market the business, which is a project in itself.

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SING 2018 25- 28 May Harrogate Convention Centre King's Road, Harrogate HG1 5LA www.harrogateconventioncentre.co.uk

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29 May O2 Academy 55 Cookridge Street, Leeds LS2 3AW Tickets from £25.85 www.academymusicgroup.com

Australia’s own grunge-pop powerhouse Courtney Barnett arrives in the UK riding on the energy of her newly released record, Tell Me How You Really Feel, in what will be a series of distinct, powerful performances. Her latest single, ‘Nameless, Faceless,’ exhibits a thrilling breadth to her musical talent.

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Cinderella 1 December 2018 - 13 January

Kiss Me Kate 23 May - 7 July

2019 City Varieties Music Hall Swan Street, Leeds, LS1 6LW Tel: 0113 243 0808 Tickets from £14 www.cityvarieties.co.uk

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On the opening night of The Taming of the Shrew in 1940s Baltimore, the love lives of actormanager Fred Graham and leading lady Lilli Vanessi are set to collide. Throw in Fred’s current paramour Lois Lane and her gambler boyfriend Bill - plus a couple of gun-toting gangsters and the stage is set for a funny and farcical battle of the sexes.

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Kiss Me Kate Picture Guy Farrow

A hit with children and adults alike, Cinderella is guaranteed to have audiences dancing in their seats to a panoply of pop, rock and soul hits, and beating off the boulders in the illustrious Leeds ‘boulder fight’… and all before the stroke of midnight.

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EVENTS

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Hidden Harewood: A Feast For Spring 3-6 May

The Barber of Seville Swansea 4 May

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Running for four nights the event will see groups of up to 50 adventurous guests wine and dine around Harewood’s Hidden corners enjoying a tasting menu developed and delivered by Josh Whitehead. The event runs in conjunction with the Tour De Yorkshire so expect Josh’s menu to pay homage to Gods Own County and its premier cycling race.

The menu will be designed around Harewood’s bountiful spring larder featuring produce grown, foraged and reared at Harewood.

Swansea City Opera present a revival of their hugely successful 2011 production of the Barber of Seville, Rossini’s most famous opera - razorsharp and full of twists and turns.

Chris Difford: The Acoustic Book Tour 12 May

Chris Ramsey 24 May

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Chris Difford is a rare breed. As a member of one of London’s best-loved bands, the Squeeze co-founder has made a lasting contribution to English music with hits such as Cool For Cats, Up The Junction, Labelled With Love, Hourglass and Tempted.

Despite the fact that Chris has helped soundtrack so many fans’ lives since his first release in 1977, the passion for innovation and love of playing still drives him to carry on writing rather than sit back and admire his handiwork.

Critically acclaimed and award winning stand up comedian, Chris Ramsey brings his brand new 2018 live tour to City Varieties.

STAGE & SCREEN Singalonga Beauty and the Beast 29 May

Mental Health Event - Supporting Men 20 May 2018

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Leeds City Museum Millennium Square, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS2 8BH Free entry www.leedsinspired.co.uk

Find support, advice and a friendly face at this special Mental Health Event for men struggling with or effected by a mental health condition.

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Sing along with Emma Watson, Ewan McGregor and Emma Thompson in this romantic fairytale and see if you can stop those tears at the end.

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26 May: Ben & Holly 2 June: Party in the Park evening concert with Aston Merrygold 16 June: Peppa Pig and George 21 July: Superhero day

StrEat Food and Family Fun Festival 26 - 28 May Great Yorkshire Showground, Harrogate Tickets from £6 www.streatpr.co.uk

The UK’s largest and most prestigious Street Food Festival celebrates some of the best street food from around the world, combined with fun and funky entertainment for all the family.

The Wildlife and Safari Travel Show 29 - 30 September Harrogate Convention Centre King's Road, Harrogate HG1 5LA www.wildlifesafarishow.com

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Rainbow nations A NEW EXHIBITION EXPLORES THE COLOURFUL FASHIONS OF THE HIMALAYAS. HANNAH SANDERS AND ISABELLE OSBORN INVESTIGATE. eaming up with the National Museum of Liverpool, the Leeds Nepalese Community Association and Harewood House, the brand new exhibition Himalayan Fashion at Lotherton Hall is an opportunity to learn about the role of fashion and textiles in Himalayan cultures.

World Cultures Curator, Antonia Lovelace is one of the minds behind the exhibition, and has used her background in anthropology and years of experience to create a one-of-akind showcase, which is also her last installation at Lotherton due to her retiring after 31 years in the industry.

With beautiful garments including silk brocades, geometric Dhaka cotton weaves and whole rainbows of printed prayer flag sourced from Tibet, Nepal and Bhutan in the distinctive country house setting of Lotherton Hall, visitors are promised a day full of cultural history.

Here Antonia talks about her favourite pieces on display, what the exhibition brings to the community.

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What should visitors expect from the exhibition?

I have a degree in Anthropology and have done a lot of work in museums, including ten years in Glasgow and almost 21 years in Leeds which is why I am retiring.

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foundations of the exhibition by bringing back some materials and the head dress as well.

The exhibition also features a collection of silks, wools and geometric patterns in an amazing range of colours. And the Liverpool Museum has a lot of Tibetan materials, which after a meeting with the curator last spring, they quickly said they would support us and offered us some pieces for display.

What do you think this exhibition will bring to the local community?

We’ve got three or four interactions for family audiences so I’m hoping that it will attract families, especially the Map of the Himalayas which you have to guess which place different things come from.

There are some fabrics hung up on special wall panels so you can actually touch the silks and some of the cottons, so that’s really good for younger people.

We’ve also got model masks from Nepal to try on in the mask corner, and we’ve got a table with lots of big books so hopefully people who come to the exhibition will really enjoy it as well as those who deliberately seek it out because they are already interested in the Himalayas.

What do you hope people take away from the exhibition?

I hope that they realise how complex the region is, how people’s lives are changing and the pressure of tourism. And hopefully people will find it interesting to see a modern twist on the Gurkha’s.

What two key pieces should visitors see?

The 1920’s costumes from Tibet and the elaborate head dress that has fabulous turquoise and coral jewels in. It will be great for people to learn about how people wear them to bed, how you support them whilst you’re sleeping and how they were chosen to wear for celebrations.

What would you say to people coming to the exhibition?

Do come and really enjoy the country’s colours and have a think about the amazing region of the world. Simply put, just come, have a fantastic time and hopefully learn something new.

The exhibition is running until 26 October and for more information visit www.leeds.gov.uk/himalayanfashion

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Wendy Bardsley (left) and the subject of her new book, Mary Wollstonecraft (right)

Something about Mary…

AUTHOR WENDY BARDSLEY ON WHY SHE WAS INSPIRED TO WRITE ABOUT PIONEERING FEMINIST MARY WOLLSTONECRAFT. endy Bardsley is a non-fiction author, a published poet and novelist and has been a literary reviewer for The Independent on Sunday. Her work has appeared in literary journals and anthologies, and she’s previously adjudicated national poetry competitions.

Last year Wendy’s third edition of her novel Branwell Bronte’s Creation was published, and more recently her newest book The Passions of Mary Wollstonecraft was published by Methuen Publishing.

The book is about Mary Wollstonecraft, the feminist and mother of Mary Shelley. It takes the reader on journey from Yorkshire to London, Wales and Paris as Wendy explores the remarkable life of Mary.

Here Wendy talks inspiration, previous novels and what she hopes readers will take away from The Passions of Mary Wollstonecraft.

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How did you get started in this career?

I consider myself to be an educationist as well as a writer. For me, writing should make people think as well as give pleasure.

I’ve taught in schools, colleges and in Professional Development at Manchester University where teachers would come to my courses. I worked as facilitator, helping them learn from each other, and the way I think children get wise. When I worked in the Greater Manchester Advisory Service, facilitating was always my mantra.

Where did your passion for poetry come from?

Poems have haunted me since childhood, especially the poetry of Wordsworth which I would often fly to the library to find after

school. His work was spiritual, magical and inspired me tremendously. I think it fitted with my childhood since I would walk the woods and hills with my grandfather - a botanist - and he would tell me the names of flowers and have me touch and smell them.

Much of the poetry I’ve written in my collections is abstract and metaphorical. I try to reach people through metaphor a lot wherever their imagination lies and my work is mainly inspired by the countryside and the elements; the Peak District where I was born and bred is very much alive elementally and fired my interest in the Bronte’s.

What would be one of the most difficult things about writing a book?

The most difficult part of writing a book is getting started. It’s the same with essays students sit pondering looking at a blank sheet of paper. The thing is to get something written as it can always be discarded later.

Writing is like making a hole in the imagination and letting it out, and what’s special is you never know what will come up.

But it’s exciting to enter those dimensions of yourself you didn’t know you had.

woman who became Marie Tussaud and began our Madame Tussaud’s on escaping France, but they were both in Paris at the time of the French Revolution, so I had them meet up. Perhaps they did? It is also where I have Mary meet her lover Gilbert Imlay, who fathered her first daughter, Fanny. I like to make each chapter as exciting and valuable as the next. It is a bit like running a relay – you have to keep hold of the story and can’t drop the baton.

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A feast for foodies AS HAREWOOD HOUSE GEARS UP FOR THE GREAT BRITISH FOOD FESTIVAL, ISABELLE OSBORNE TALKS TO ITS DIRECTOR, DANIEL MAYCOCK, ABOUT WHAT IS IN STORE.

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he Great British Food Festival is returning to Harewood House this May Bank Holiday weekend for the fifth year running. Taking place from 26 to 28 May, the festival is a great way to unite the community, as well as bringing in families from afar.

Since its launch in 2011, the Great British Food Festival has grown from a one-location festival, to an annual event touring eleven venues across the country, including Harewood.

Asked what inspired him to start the festival, director Daniel Maycock said: “We had worked in a foodie background and had noticed a gap in the market for a big food and drink event, and linking with some amazing venues like Harewood gave us a great point of difference.”

Located in the heart of Yorkshire, the 18th century Harewood House is a treasured heritage site, boasting more than 100 acres of luscious gardens to explore and focusing on the protection and development of wildlife habitats.

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Last spring, the festival team introduced goodie bags for the first 1,000 people to arrive, and a traditional cake-off alongside past Great British Bake-Off contenders Val Stones and Howard Middleton proved particularly popular.

The Men Vs Food challenge was another highlight of the weekend and provided entertainment for contenders and spectators alike.

This year, the festival is bigger and better than ever with plenty to look forward to. The festival will feature a new drinks stage, and the bake stage will be much more interactive.

Daniel added: “This year’s chefs include Great British Bake Off’s Howard Middleton and top local chef Steph Moon. We have some great bars, hot food and live music on as well.”

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Festival highlights Saturday 26 May 11am: Simon Miller, La Casita Spanish Restaurant 12pm: Howard Middleton, Great British Bake Off/Delicious Gluten Free Baking 1pm: Harrison Barraclough, Plum and Partridge, Husthwaite 2pm: Paul Leonard, The Devonshire Hotel & Spa, Bolton Abbey, Skipton 3pm: Howard Middleton, Great British Bake Off/Delicious Gluten Free Baking

The Artisan Market will also be back, offering delicious sweet and savoury treats from local and national producers, in addition to a tasty variety of hot street food. On offer are endless culinary delights, from Thai to Mexican to Asian, as well as family favourites such as pulled pork, prime steak and high-quality burgers and sausages.

The festival boosts trade within the community as local producers are given the chance to expand their customer base by trading

with Harewood, which is something the festival prides itself on.

“More and more visitors are staying locally, come for a few days or come to us one day and do something else locally the next, so there is a significant spend inside and outside the event.”

The festival’s Cake-Off is open for entries online, the winning prize being a high-quality Kenwood Sprilizer – an invaluable tool for your kitchen. Entering the competition will give you free entry to the event and, after the cakes have been judged, the cakes will be available to sample.

The competition will be judged throughout the day covering three categories: the classic two-tier Victoria Sponge, the Chocolate Delicious speciality, and your Fabulous Favourite.

If baking is your thing, having your bakes professionally judged by top chefs and bakers is an opportunity not to be missed.

Harewood will also be hosting guided Foraging Walks across the weekend, easy strolls which can be enjoyed by all ages and abilities, with Harewood’s experts pointing out the many varieties of plants and fungi that are edible, and which can also be used for medicinal and cosmetic purposes.

Daniel concluded: “It’s a friendly and fun weekend out. Many members of the team are family, so we all really care about the events and I hope that shows. People love the venue, but also the mix of great food, drink and entertainment. So it’s more than your average food market.”

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On Thursday 3rd May, between 10am-8pm, Elements MediSpa will be taking guests on a journey to present some of the latest treatments available. Move from room to room and floor to floor to watch live treatment demonstrations for the face, body and skin, and be sure to view the agenda on their Facebook page, so you don’t miss the demonstrations you want to see.

What’s more, if you can’t make it on the day, don’t worry. Many of the demonstrations will be streamed live, to be viewed at your leisure.

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Demonstrations will include: < Anti-wrinkle injections < Lip enhancement < Dermal fillers < Liquid face lift (tear trough, cheek augmentation, non-surgical rhinoplasty, jawline augmentation and chin augmentation) < Rederm (face + eye) < Fibroblast < DermaQuest skin treatments < 3D Lipo (face and body treatments) < And new to Elements MediSpa for 2018, the HydraFacial.

HydraFacial uses advanced, patented vortex technology to deeply cleanse the skin and effectively deliver botanical ingredients containing nutrients such as hyaluronic acid, horse chestnut seed extract, red algae extract, copper, zinc and magnesium peptides to where they do the most good. In addition, HydraFacial also delivers powerful antioxidants to counteract damage by free radicals – from pollution, sun and stress –

which can degrade the skin and accelerate the ageing process.

Guests can also purchase raffle tickets to be entered into a prize draw, with a chance to win one of 20 anti-ageing treatments worth over £3,000 – on sale from April at reception – and in addition, the first 100 guests to arrive will also receive a complimentary goodie bag.

For one day only, 20 cosmetic and medical skin treatments will also be available to purchase at a discounted rate. There’s something to suit everyone, with prices to suit a variety of budgets. Buy as many or as few as you want, as long as you use them within three months of purchase.

With so much to offer, Elements MediSpa will leave your skin glowing and your body feeling years younger – inside and outside.

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EATING OUT

Thai trailblazer SUKHOTHAI HAS BEEN LEADING THE WAY SINCE 2002 - AND IT’S LATEST INCARNATION KEEPS IT AHEAD OF THE PACK, WRITES CHRIS WILSON. f you’re familiar with Sukhothai’s Leeds city centre restaurant, at first glance it pretty much looks like business as usual.

However major changes have taken place behind the scenes (in the kitchen to be precise) with new dishes added to a menu that had remained constant for 15 years.

The menu is also a lot more readerfriendly, thanks to some clever streamlining.

What was a pretty daunting book running to several pages has been condensed, so all the food choices are now contained on a single large piece of stiff card.

So what’s missing? Nothing as far as I can tell; there is certainly no shortage of choice with familiar favourites still present, alongside some exciting new additions reflecting up-tothe-minute trends in Thai restaurant cuisine and street food.

So if you love authentic Thai food but find the process of selecting from a seemingly endless array of curries, salads, stir-fries, rice and noodles just too exhausting, the good news is that Sukhothai have distilled their formidable food knowledge into one easy-toread masterclass in taste and texture.

It’s still worth taking a few minutes to make your choices, especially with new dishes to consider, so select a cocktail from the very smart bar and relax.

Our evening began with a couple of classic cocktails - The Thaistar Martini, an

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awesomely sharp blend of vodka, passion fruit and lemon juice served with a shot of Prosecco on the side (£8.25) and a Slingsby Harrrogate gin and tonic (£9.50), and seeing as they’ve gone to the trouble to introduce some new dishes, it seemed rude not to try them out, alongside a few of the old classics.

For starters one of the new dishes, Laab Gai Krob (£7.25) packed a real flavour and heat punch. Crispy chicken was shot through with tastes of lime, fish sauce, chilli, mint and shallot with toasted ground rice for extra crunch. Equally satisfying was the Pou Nim (£8.95), deep-fried soft shell crab with peppers, onion and garlic in a black pepper sauce.

Recent menu additions also dominated our main course selections. Bream Yang, the whole fish grilled and dressed with sweet soy sauce with lime, green chilli sauce and a mixed leaf salad, was light in texture and while lacking the fiery heat of some of our choices was still delicious. The bream was expertly cooked, fresh and moist with forkfuls of pure white fish lifting effortlessly off the bone.

But perhaps our favourite dish of the night was Kua Kling (£11.50), an intensely spicy minced chicken dish from Southern Thailand with aromatic herbs and spices including lemongrass and lime leaves. This dazzling dish, deservedly given a three-chillies rating (handy for heat seekers) looked deceptively

bland but while the dominant colour may have been beige, the taste combined a full rainbow of flavours.

Side dishes play a key part in any Thai meal and alongside Thai sticky rice (£3.25) and stir-fried noodles (£3.75) we loved the Som Tum (£7.95) a zinging, crunchy combination of spicy papaya salad and chilli in a sharp dressing.

With excellent strong coffee (£2.25) to round things off (essential after that knockout Thaistar cocktail) we were replete. Sukhothai was many people’s introduction to Thai cuisine when it opened its first branch in Chapel Allerton back in 2002, and it continues to blaze an innovative trail for delicious food and immaculate service.

Sukhothai 15 South Parade, Leeds, LS1 5QS Tel: 0113 242 2795 www.sukhothai.co.uk

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The place to be

BED, BREAKFAST AND DINNER TO DIE FOR... HANNAH SANDERS ENJOYED THE FULL EXPERIENCE AT THE CLEVELAND TONTINE. he Cleveland Tontine in the heart of North Yorkshire is no ordinary venue. It is idiosyncratic and eclectic with a hint of English eccentricity and personal style, which still makes it ‘the’ place to eat, drink and stay in this beautiful part of the country.

Originally built as a coaching inn in 1804, the hotel was a popular resting place for travellers before being taken over in 1976 by the McCoy brothers, and finally in 2016 Provenance Inns and Hotels made it their ninth acquisition. The Cleveland Tontine still pays tribute to its rich history by retaining many original features.

Georgian in style and impressive throughout, the hotel did not disappoint, as not only were we greeted by a stunning grand exterior and crackling log fires, but our superior double room (from £170 bed and breakfast) – named The Coach House – with its fabulous wallpaper designed by Deborah Bowness, a staircase leading up to a beautiful bathroom and views of the Cleveland Hills, made me feel like I was Elizabeth Bennet enjoying a night away with Mr Darcy.

The bistro, with its small candlelit tables,

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huge 17th century stone fireplace and an intricate grapevine pattern across the Grade 1 listed ceiling, is the perfect place to relax and unwind.

The head chef and his team work with a range of local suppliers to create delicious seasonal menus, and this was reflected in the taste of seafood starter (£11.95). Beautifully presented, the oyster emulsion was heavenly when paired with the crab, langoustine and Scottish salmon and the king scallop and smoked mussels provided the dish with the perfect balance of flavours.

The Provençale fish soup (£18.95) arrived with a delicious stone bass alongside a helping of mussels, langoustine, and crisp sourdough finished with a rich bisque resulting in a sublime combination of tastes.

No meal would be complete without a show-stopping dessert, and the indulgence of chocolate (£10.95) with its decadent sour cherry and chocolate sphere, chocolate delice, white chocolate fondant and iced cherry and pistachio was just that.

After a restful night’s sleep in the comfiest of beds, an award-winning, locally sourced breakfast of eggs benedict and royale, and

freshly baked pastries in the exquisite drawing room was just what we needed.

Unfortunately, thanks to the temperamental British weather we weren’t able to enjoy as much of the surrounding area as we would have liked, but, if you are lucky to be graced with sunshine there’s some stunning walks around the North Yorkshire Moors and the Yorkshire Dales National Park, and you could even visit Mount Grace Priory – one of the best and most accessible of the ten medieval Carthusian houses in Britain.

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Shorter day format practical courses are a great way to brush up your cooking skills, expand your repertoire and have a wonderful day out.

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for lunch and we will provide a choice of toppings to complete your dish: Florentine - flat leaf spinach, poached egg, mushroom, cherry tomato and seasoned breadcrumbs. Or Pan-fried Bacon and melted Raclette cheese.

And to perfectly complete your lunch with us, you will also make an individual Seasonal Fruit Frangipane Tart (pastry).

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NIGHTLIFE

FROM TOP: Afternoon tea at Issho; the Pink Gorilla and Hairy Lemon team; Yorkshire pudding burger at The Potting Shed; Pan-Asian menu at Bar Soba

Summer in the city THERE ARE LOTS OF EXCITING EVENTS TAKING PLACE IN LEEDS AND HARROGATE OVER THE COMING MONTHS. DEBORAH DE VITTORIS HAS THE INSIDE TRACK... ith exciting new restaurant and bar openings, spectacular outdoor terraces and cocktail experiences to die for, Leeds and Harrogate are hard to beat for a great night out.

Pink Gorilla and Hairy Lemon are the PR people you need to see if you want to get the party started. They’ve pulled off some of the biggest and best launch parties Leeds has ever seen in recent years, and director Deborah De Vittoris has many more exciting events planned for the city over the spring and summer months.

Deborah says: “Leeds is a hot contender for the best UK hotspot for nightlife outside of London these days. My calendar is jammed with cool stuff coming up, so I’ve handpicked a few highlights to share with you.

“Finally, it looks like summer is here… enough of the snow and rain please, it’s time to enjoy the sunshine and take advantage of all the amazing outdoor terraces the city has to offer.

“My favourite, without question, must be the Secret Sakura terrace which has just opened at Japanese rooftop restaurant Issho in Victoria Gate.

It’s the perfect spot for sipping cocktails whilst people watching, and their Japanese-inspired

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afternoon tea is the perfect excuse for a girls’ day out.

“Meanwhile across the city, team Pink Gorilla were excited to hear that Bar Soba are moving from the Northern Quarter to Greek Street, which is a stone’s throw away from our office. I predict it’s going to be our new

favourite lunchtime hotspot – their pan-Asian menu has varied choice for all tastes and is reasonably priced so won’t break the bank.

“Next month we will be working on a new venue which has seen us move away from Leeds to Harrogate, where The Potting Shed is set to open in the old Rift & Co. site.

Their garden-themed bars have been huge in places such as Guiseley and Northallerton, and anyone that’s tasted their legendary Yorkshire Pudding Burger will know why – trust us, it’s incredible.

“Finally, one event you simply cannot miss is The Summer Cocktail Experience Week which is taking place in Leeds between 21-27 May. We’ve got no less than 20 of the city’s best-loved and most iconic bars and restaurants involved, who will each host a unique, week long cocktail-centric experience within the confines of their own space.

“These experiences will range from bottomless brunch, lunch or supper deals to food and cocktail pairing menus and cocktail masterclasses with a difference; the sky is the limit as far as creativity is concerned, so watch this space for more details. With the likes of The Alchemist, The Maven, Angelica and Dirty Martini involved, we just know it’s going to cause a stir in the city.”

MEET THE CHEF

MEET THE CHEF A SELECTION OF LOCAL COOKS SHARE THEIR KITCHEN SECRETS, CULINARY LOVES AND FOODIE INFLUENCES. BY RACHEL MARTIN.

MINAL PATEL Prashad 137 Whitehall Road, Drighlington, BD11 1AT Tel: 0113 285 2037 www.prashad.co.uk

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Horto Restaurant Rudding Park, Follifoot, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG3 1JH Tel: 01423 844822 www.ruddingpark.com

Judges Country House Hotel Kirklevington Hall, Kirklevington, Yarm, TS15 9LW Tel: 01642 789000 www.judgeshotel.co.uk

Horto is all about great food and flavour combinations and a typical day at Rudding Park involves building on a seamless all round experience.

“Our team is key to the Horto experience – they are young and incredibly passionate about sharing their knowledge.

Contemporary fine dining isn’t all about starched white linen, it’s about research, experiments, taste testing and fine tuning.”

The Horto menu is constantly evolving, and for Murray, this can be a long process: “creating new dishes takes time, but it’s definitely worth it to see the reaction from guests. And with summer drawing ever closer, I’m looking forward to utilising the ingredients grown in the Rudding Park kitchen garden – my favourites are English peas and tomatoes.”

The inspiration behind Murray becoming a chef, he didn’t have: “the necessary skills to become an astronaut.”

And his culinary heroes: “all chefs who have ambition and drive.”

Rated Country House Hotel of the Year 2018 by The Good Hotel Guide, Judges offers a memorable experience with the highest quality of service and food. And for executive chef Scott Papprill, each day is spent focusing on local produce and suppliers, and sourcing some of the region’s finest ingredients.

His inspiration includes a repertoire of culinary heroes; Raymond Blanc, Rick Stein, and Scott’s very own grandmother, and, with spring in full bloom and summer on the way, his favourite ingredients consist of: “Everything!”.

“Our menu is constantly evolving and spring and summer are full of colour and variety, so it’s a great time to be a chef.”

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Minal’s interest in gastronomy began at a very early age: “As a child, I loved learning about food, and would often cook for families in my village. With friends, I would play ‘restaurants’, and I would always be the chef. This interest has now blossomed into a career, since meeting my husband Bobby, and I feel god has answered my prayers.”

Her idols include not only culinary luminaries, such as Atul Kochhar and Gordon Ramsay, but also her mother-inlaw, Kaushy: “Kaushy has always inspired me – her style and method is quite different to mine, and I relished learning from here, and her nurturing personality.

“I also admire Atul Kochhar, as he has taken Indian cuisine to great heights. And finally Gordon Ramsay, as he came into our lives at a very early stage and put us on the map. Having the privilege of learning from his advice has helped Prashad (which stands for quality) strategically make decisions.”

The menu changes seasonally, but some of Minal’s favourite dishes include rhubarb pickle, rainbow chard pattra and biryani.

“I love using mangos for pickle, lassi and sorbets, avocados in our vegan icecream, and I am looking forward to introducing aubergine and seasonally grown broad bean curry to the menu.”

MEET THE CHEF

PAUL LEONARD

BEN TURNER

BAN KAEWKRAIKHOT

The Burlington at The Devonshire Arms Hotel & Spa Bolton Abbey, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 6AJ Tel: 01756 718111 www.thedevonshirearms.co.uk

The Fairfax Arms Main Street, Gilling East York, YO62 4JH Tel: 01439 788212 www.thefairfaxarms.co.uk

Sukhothai 15 South Parade, Leeds, LS1 5QS Tel: 0113 242 2795 www.sukhothai.co.uk

When Paul Leonard was a child, he enjoyed baking with his mother, and his grandparents owned a chain of health and home brew shops, so pursuing a career as a chef was a natural progression.

“Andrew Fairlie is a massive hero of mine, so to speak. His entire ethos and the way he looks after his team is amazing. He and Stevie (his head chef) run the kitchen in a perfect manner and are a true inspiration.

“We have a fantastic team in the Burlington kitchen, which helps keep the food consistent and allows us to utilise the amazing produce we get from our suppliers.”

In January this year (2018), The Burlington was refreshed and revamped as part of a £500,000 makeover, which included new light fittings and soft furnishings. And the menu is constantly changing to make use of the Devonshire’s garden produce, with signature spring and summer dishes including: cured chalk stream trout, salt baked beetroot and Yorkshire hogget.

“Each year, spring takes a long time to come around, and this year was no different. Fresh produce is a key part of our cooking, so we use what is best each day.

“I absolutely adore the asparagus, peas, beans and mushrooms that we have in abundance in spring, and the soft fruits that become available in summer. I really try to stick to the seasons, so when these products arrive in the kitchen we really embrace it.”

Ben Turner and his team take pride in using locally sourced produce and culinary innovations to excite diners, and with a menu based on the seasons you’re in for an unforgettable experience at The Fairfax Arms.

After starting his career as a kitchen porter, Ben Turner was draw to a career as a chef after being immersed in a busy, bustling kitchen. Taking inspiration from his culinary heroes, Gordon Ramsay for his rawness and push of perfection and Tom Kerridge for his unique take on traditional food, Ben uses his imagination to create dishes that excite and entice guests.

“With the warmer seasons coming up, I really enjoy cooking with wild garlic, asparagus and spring lamb. Spring is such a brilliant time for chefs, especially in Yorkshire as we have so many great products on our doorstep.

“I also really like using port in my dishes, as it is so versatile and can add so much flavour.”

The Fairfax Arms is constantly evolving, with the addition of an orangery extension last summer, and has recently been awarded two rosettes by the AA. “In five years’ time I am not sure where I see myself – life is such a rollercoaster.

Although I wouldn’t mind trying to get into the Michelin Guide.”

Ban Kaewkraikhot launched the first Sukhothai restaurant in 2002 in Chapel Allerton, and such is the brand’s reputation, she has since opened Harrogate, Headingley and Leeds city centre.

The Sukhothai menu focuses primarily on Thai fine dining and, as Ban was taught to cook by her mother, the majority of the food is authentic – using meat and vegetables sourced locally, and importing all the spices from Thailand.

“Being a chef is all about making people happy, and there aren’t many jobs that let you use food to do so. I’m very grateful to the good people of Yorkshire for supporting us – Kob Khun.”

Earlier this year (2018), Sukhothai launched their first menu makeover in 15 years, and stand out dishes include: roaring rib-eye (a new 12oz cut of steak for Sukhothai), yum phed krob mango (duck breast with crispy duck crackling, fresh mango, chilli, onion and lemon), kua kling (minced chicken and a mixture of Thai herbs including lemongrass and lime leaves), talay pad cha (mussels, prawns and squid served with a mixture of Thai herbs, fresh peppercorns and Thai baby aubergine) and rumwong hed (a selection of exotic Asian mushrooms, including white jelly mushrooms, black jelly mushrooms and Enoki mushrooms, in a specially made Thai salad dressing).

Ban’s advice for aspiring chefs: “Don’t stop believing and don’t stop working. My dream started out in a tiny village in Thailand, and now there are four Sukhothai’s. You have to believe in yourself and work your hardest every day.”

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NORTHERN NIGHTS

The Summer Cocktail Experience Week: Celebrating the magic of mixology in 20 of Leeds’ hippest hotspots Not one to rest on their laurels, PR gurus Pink Gorilla have upped their game and decided to shake things up in 2018 with a new spin on their winning Cocktail Experience formula.

Between 21-27 May, get ready to embrace the festival season with The Summer Cocktail Experience Week, which will see 20 of Leeds’ best nightlife hotspots creating bespoke, cocktail-centric, in-house events to showcase their talents for mixology and culinary knowhow.

These unique experiences will take place within the confines of each participating bar, and range from cocktail-based brunch, lunch or supper offerings, food and cocktail pairing events, and cocktail masterclasses with a twist.

The full calendar of events will be revealed at a later date; however, each venue is limited only by their imagination, and promise to deliver something fresh and exclusive.

With some of Leeds’ biggest players already signed up, the week promises to be unmissable for any self-respecting hedonist. Names so far confirmed include The Alchemist, Banyan, Be At One, Blackhouse, The Botanist, Epernay, Lost & Found, Malmaison, Manahatta, The Maven, Oracle, Revolucion de Cuba, The Liquorist, Thewlis, Vice, Victoria Gate Casino and Angelica’s.

So, who’s in? Keep up to date with the news as it comes by following The Leeds Cocktail Experience on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter, where dates and details will be revealed soon.

Exciting new venture Harrogate is synonymous with the best of British, making it the perfect place for The Potting Shed Bar & Gardens to launch their exciting new venture.

Promising to bring the outdoors in with the brands rustic charm and unique sense of style, the seeds have been sown in the old Rift & Co. site with a £1.1million refurbishment that will see the venue become a cornerstone of entertainment.

The brand-new watering hole will boast a mighty menu of craft beers, artisan spirits and comfort food. With a down-to-earth garden theme running throughout, the space will welcome all with open arms and is both dog and family friendly.

The Potting Shed will be in full bloom from midday 25 May and plans are also well underway to launch a sixth venue, which will hit Trinity in Leeds in time for summer.

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HOME & GARDEN

Make your garden look the part for alfresco afternoon tea, with these violet seat pads and tablecloth. £39 from www.dekoria.co.uk

FANTASTIC FLORALS GIVE YOUR HOME A VINTAGE TOUCH WITH PRETTY PETALS AND PERFECT PASTELS, WRITES PHOEBE SEMOUR. ome themes never go out of fashion – they are simply seasonal. And with spring in bloom, make your home follow suit with these floral items.

And what better time to bring out the china, take the table outside and enjoy a spot of afternoon tea? Pale pink flower designs tend to give accessories a vintage

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look and pastels are making a big come back for 2018.

Inside the home, plain walls and flooring featuring cushions or a rug is a great way to go, but don’t be afraid to clash your florals.

Spruce up your garden and home with our pick of some of these blooming good accessories this spring.

Handcrafted in India, this stunning white mother of pearl bedside cabinet will suit almost any décor. £349 from www.atkinandthyme.co.uk

This Monet Floral cushion cover is perfect as a solo accent or as part of a set to style up any interior. £13 from www.dekoria.co.uk

This limited edition fragrance captures the moment when spring warms to summer and the sweet scent of peony roses fills the air. £34.95 from www.peppermintgroveaustralia.com

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HOME & GARDEN

These wooden vintage rose heart coasters are available as a set of four. £6.95 from www.livelaughlove.co.uk

Let your flowers do the talking with this circular test tube vase. £78.95 from www.annabeljames.co.uk

Belle is a stunning watercolour floral duvet set available in single, double and king size.

From £11.99 from www.sueryder.org/shop

Add a touch of vintage to any living room with this peony traditional Chinese porcelain table lamp. £90 from www.darlighting.co.uk

This handmade modern tub chair covered in Designers Guild fabric Varese will make a real statement. £1,000 from www.seriouslysofas.co.uk

This Katie Alice Ditsy Floral six-cup teapot is a must for tea enthusiasts and perfectly matches the teacups to complete your set. £40 from www.creative-tops.com

Katie Alice Ditsy Floral teacups and saucers. £16 each from www.creative-tops.com

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Perfect partners PREMIUM HOUSEBUILDER TEAMS UP WITH GRID THIRTEEN LUXURY KITCHENS & LIVING. eading Yorkshire residential developers, Riva Homes have selected the North Leeds-based kitchen & living company for a range of luxurious family kitchens in the 14 prestigious properties at the Knowl Park development.

Riva Homes have an outstanding reputation for creating innovatively designed homes built to the very highest standards leading the field within the luxury house building sector, consistently delivering exceptional customer experience.

The Knowl Park development is located in Mirfield’s premier location. Knowl Park Gardens, off Crowlees Road, is Riva Homes’ flagship development comprising 14 high quality homes. The houses will offer spacious open plan design solutions taking full advantage of the stunning Yorkshire views.

They will feature the SieMatic range of furniture and quartz solid surfaces, as well as Spekva feature seating areas and a highperformance range of premium appliances, including Siemens, Westins, Dornbracht & Blanco, with many more luxury details available.

Worldwide, the SieMatic brand is recognized for its premium kitchens of outstanding design, along with the highest quality of workmanship. Since 1929, SieMatic has been manufacturing first-class kitchen furniture – and nothing else. SieMatic kitchens have been exported since 1960 and today are the ambassadors of German brand-name quality in more than 60 countries.

James Bulmer at Riva Homes says: “Riva are delighted to announce our partnership Grid Thirteen, to offer the highest quality kitchens available. Our emphasis on quality can be seen through the premium specification of brands, materials and finishes in our homes.

“Kitchens continue to be the most important selling point in homebuyers’ decisions. For us, the brands we work with offer our homebuyers peace of mind, an

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“The designs truly push new housing standards to the next level, and with unrivalled specification the homes will include Siemens appliances, quartz worktops as well as underfloor heating, oak doors and staircases.

V&B sanitaryware with Hansgrohe taps, Porcelanosa tiles – the list goes on.

“We are including integrated smart home speakers and lighting, but most importantly we use the highest quality natural products from the best locally sourced stone, slate and windows.

“Security is a huge consideration to Riva and we are working with Italian company CISA making sure our homes are the safest homes available in today new home market.

“We look to partner with companies that bring additional depth to our work with a shared driving passion to create a living experience beyond expectations, Grid Thirteen offer unique expertise in the industry with a cohesive package that combines worldwide recognised brands, timeless design, function and efficiency with an unrivalled reputation for customer service.”

Natalie Fry, Grid Thirteen says: “We are

extremely proud to partner with luxury developers Riva Homes for this prestigious development, Riva are a forward-thinking team that recognise the value of a globallyrecognised brands and the long-term value this will offer to their home buyers. The importance of considered design details and working with timeless materials to ensure longevity of design is key with the build quality of SieMatic furniture. The kitchen’s importance in the home is second to none and we continue to see ‘multi-purpose’ family rooms, where the kitchen takes centre stage.

We see the space continually evolving with design innovation, product and technology.”

Grid Thirteen Luxury Kitchens, Bedrooms & Living 37 Street Lane, Leeds, LS8 1BW Tel: 0113 2669590 Email: info@gridthirteen.co.uk www.gridthirteen.co.uk

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Anthony uses traditional methods and the finest materials to transform old and antique furniture. He also provides a bespoke service and creates new sofas and armchairs in any design and any size.

“In my workshop all the work is carried out by hand, ensuring that you get the very best in quality and attention to detail. At Handmade you take part in all aspects from frame design and wood colour through to fabric choice, making each piece individual and unique. Then you leave it up to me to create something beautiful for you.”

Jo is on hand in the showroom and has a broad range of interior clients across Yorkshire and across the North West whom she works with to transform their homes.

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Since Handmade’s humble beginnings it has grown to provide a wide range of services including made-to-measure blinds, curtains, tracks and poles, soft furnishings and individual accessories for the home.

Handmade also offers a weekend workshop for basic upholstery to enable participants of all abilities to complete specific projects.

At Handmade the ethos is simple; they believe in producing unique and personal crafted products with exceptional style and design at affordable prices.

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Hörmann 2602 finesse design up and over garage door with matching Hörmann ThermoSafe style 503 aluminium entrance door in RAL 7016 anthracite grey.

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IN BRIEF

CATHEDRAL TOUR FOR GIGGLESWICK CHORISTERS Young choristers from Giggleswick School have joined a sacred music elite in singing in the country's greatest cathedrals.

The pupils, part of the school's Schola Cantorum group, have sung at a professional level in Liverpool, Gloucester, Durham and St Paul's Cathedrals over the last year, entering a world usually the preserve of university and college choirs.

Harrogate retailer makes the finals of two awards Rise Furniture and Mobility of Harrogate, have been shortlisted for several prestigious awards. Proprietor Carl Drake, was delighted to learn that his company has been shortlisted for not only Retail Business of the Year at the National New Business Awards in London but also the Best Website of the Year at the Harrogate Advertiser Business Awards.

GIN AND JAZZ NIGHTS AT ALEXANDERS What better reason to let your hair down than an evening of live music and chota peg.

Their skilled bartenders are raring to go, equipped with a 30 strong gin selection complete with pairing selections, plus a great range of gin cocktails.

Dairies at the ready - Alexander’s Gin & Jazz nights will take place on the first Tuesday of every month, with the next one being on 1 May featuring music from Adrian Knowles and Arts Trio.

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Quality mark awarded to Queen Ethelburga’s Chapter House, the Early years, Infants and Juniors School at Queen Ethelburga’s Collegiate, has just been given a prestigious Primary Quality Mark Award for English and Mathematics by the national programme The Quality Mark. The award is given in celebration of good practice and commitment to continuous improvement in these subjects, as the ‘bedrock of a good education’.

The award comes in swift succession to the school’s Silver Primary Science Quality Mark, earned in September 2017, which celebrates excellence in science teaching and learning, and enables schools to work together to share good practice.

To achieve the award, Chapter House underwent an assessment, against the ten ‘Elements’ of the Quality Mark framework. These cover key aspects of the school’s improvement approach, including the identification and analysis of the school’s needs; strategic planning; target setting for improvement; intervention and support for pupils under-achieving or under-attaining; provision of quality in both teaching and in resources; staff development and active engagement with families.

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IN BRIEF

Landmark Leeds hotel gets a new lease of life as investor Simon steps in with a multi-million pound investment Leading Yorkshire businessman Simon Pollard is promising a five-star future for a waterfront Leeds hotel that went into administration earlier this year.

Simon Pollard says he intends to transform 42 The Calls Hotel into a ‘breath-taking’ luxury experience as part of a multi-million pound investment.

Simon, who has been named as one of Yorkshire’s stand-out business leaders by The Insider magazine and has spent the last 23 years building several highly successful businesses, aims to ‘reignite the brand, rebuild and develop a five-star luxurious experience with the beautiful backdrop of the River Aire.’

The hotel’s refit will blend high-end contemporary suites into the footprint of the 18th century corn mill, while ensuring protects the building’s heritage is protected.

It’s been a difficult time for present staff at 42 The Calls, but they will be staying on as the hotel is revitalised.

The hotel will remain fully operational and any bookings made prior to the new management will be honoured.

Plans are yet to be unveiled, however if Simon’s past ventures are anything to go by, Leeds can prepare itself for a breath-taking

new hotel.

Simon said: “I’m extremely excited about the future and potential of this hotel and look forward to creating something special in support of our longstanding customers.

“I’m of the firm belief that I have the ability to reset the vision whilst reigniting the fundamental core values of 42 The Calls Hotel.

This comes from having the right capability and balance of ambition to help rescue what has been a diminishing local brand in desperate need of significant investment for some years.

“I plan to transform and redevelop 42 The Calls into breath-taking accommodation that will take the hotel back to its roots of being in the premier league.

“Embracing the 18th century converted

corn mill’s unique setting, provenance and potential, I will promote 42 The Calls Hotel into a luxury experience for the people of Leeds to enjoy. I believe my track record, drive and continuous enthusiasm will put the hotel back on the map.”

Leeds law firm named in top tier of rankings Irwin Mitchell Private Wealth has been recognised by 2018 Eprivateclient Top Law Firms Rankings.

The rankings named just 12 law firms as top tier, and revealed that Irwin Mitchell Private Wealth had the most solicitors out of all top ranked firms as well as the secondhighest amount of partners. Irwin Mitchell Private Wealth is also the only national law firm to have been listed in the top tier.

Out-of-this-world experience for Cundall pupils Pupils were treated to an experience of a lifetime when a former NASA astronaut Richard Mastracchio visited Cundall Manor School, near York.

Rick’s advice to the fascinated pupils was to excel at their studies, but also to challenge themselves and acquire a wide variety of skills. Rick’s unique and valuable experience on the astronaut selection board later in his career taught him that being an astronaut was not all about academia. He said anything from playing a musical instrument and competing at sports, to being good with their hands, contributed to creating a well-rounded person.

The visit was arranged as part of the Space Lectures' outreach program. The next in the series of lectures will see astronauts Dr Rhea Seddon and Captain Robert Lee Gibson come to Yorkshire in October.

To find out more about Rick and his trip to Cundall Manor School, visit the school’s website at www.cundallmanorschool.com.

SOUND LEISURE EXTENDS LEASE Following a successful six-week collaboration with Leeds City Council and Victoria Gate Shopping Centre, Leeds-based Sound Leisure Ltd, the only jukebox manufacturer in the world to make a new vinyl playing jukebox, have extended their lease in the centre for a further five weeks to run throughout May. Sound Leisure opened the celebratory popup store on 7 March featuring an array of their world-renowned vinyl, CD and digital jukeboxes, alongside games room products such as arcade game machines, as well as a series of the company’s new products.

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Brave the Cave Fell Pony Rides Enjoy gentle pony rides around our beautiful grounds with Bigland Hall Equestrian. It’s the perfect introduction to Lakeland fell pony riding for all the family.

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