Northside October 2015

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KITCHEN CONFIDENTIAL Meet the chefs STEP OUT IN STYLE New season fashion OUT & ABOUT Cultural highlights for autumn

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If you do five things this month...

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Take a cultural view... we look ahead at some of the finest theatre and live music coming up over the next few months.

Step out in style... with autumn approaching we look at the best new season fashions from local independent outlets.

Relax in luxury... soak, steam and pamper yourself on a break at some of the region’s finest spa venues.

Meet the chef.... we go into the kitchens at some of the best restaurants around and meet the men behind the menus.

Break new ground... Phoebe Seymour braves the elements and tackles new skills, including offroading and clay pigeon shooting.

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A guide to the region’s best theatre, live music, arts and events

Take the right steps to relaxation with a trip to one of these spas or treatment centres

We dine at Judges Hotel, Around the World in 80 Beers and Crab & Lobster

86 Mud, glorious mud

Out & About

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Fashion

Check out these local independent boutiques as autumn brings a wealth of new looks into our wardrobes

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Beauty

The new season’s hottest launches

Treat yourself

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Northern Nights

Have you been caught on camera?

Eating Out

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Kitchen secrets

Some of the region’s top chefs tell Northside what they love about their jobs

Home & Garden

Explore a new look for your home with these escapist inspirations and anthropolgy-themed trinkets

84 Home Essentials

Phoebe Seymour braved the elements and threw herself into the best Yorkshire Outdoors has to offer, from quad biking to clay pigeon shooting

From tiles to carpets, give your home an autumn makeover

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Travel

With new regular flights from Doncaster Sheffield Airport, there’s never been a better time to explore Dublin

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Better by design Let BoConcept’s friendly team of experts help you create unique and versatile spaces tailored individually to your lifestyle.

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hat makes a business stand the test of time? Furniture outlet and interior design company BoConcept has proven that excellent customer service and innovative products can go a long way.

BoConcept, located in the Redbrick building, the north’s largest destination for interiors, is proud to be celebrating its tenth anniversary this year.

The new design catalogue is now in store and BoConcept are running an offer on the new Monaco sofa. When you buy this gorgeous sofa, you get £200-worth of home accessories absolutely free.

Even the Redbrick building, where the store is based, is going from strength to strength. The Victorian cotton mill re-opened as a shopping centre 15 years ago and is a great place for the kind of shops you would usually only find in London. As a rare and successful business, BoConcept is in good company.

BoConcept started more than 50 years ago in Denmark and has since expanded across Europe and throughout the UK. What makes them different to other furniture manufacturers is their approach to product design.

Director of the Redbrick store Julie Kerner said: “BoConcept have their own in-store designers who have worked with us

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for many years. Their main focus is on great design, comfort and the customization of furniture.

“For example, you can choose from a range of different arm and leg options on certain sofas, and you can even choose the cushion width. And with a wide selection of fabrics and leathers to cover your sofa, you can create a product that is versatile and unique to you.”

The staff at BoConcept create spaces to match your lifestyle, whether you are looking to better utilize the space in your family home, or downsizing. BoConcept has everything you need to design a room from scratch, or to incorporate new pieces to complement the furniture you already have.

Their furniture has a contemporary look and a comfortable feel, while their accessories including rugs, vases and lamps, help to complete your room.

BoConcept offers a free home design service, measuring and providing inspiration and advice to transform your room. Once the friendly team has shown you what is possible, they will draw up a 3D plan to help you visualise how it may look in your home.

Julie and her husband Jamie have been running BoConcept in Redbrick since it opened in 2005. Julie has been in the retail industry all her working life so she knows how important good service is.

“Customer service is at the forefront of

everything we do,” said Julie. “Our team is conscious of providing a good shopping experience, combined with a strong knowledge of our products. We listen to what our customers want and go out of our way to make them happy.”

BoConcept’s clients enjoy a personal service and, as a result, many have become loyal customers who ask for particular members of staff by name. Even interior designers come to BoConcept on behalf of their clients.

BoConcept employ their own delivery team so, as well as a commitment to delivering on time, they also have the understanding and knowledge to help put your furniture together.

If you are looking for inspiration for your home this autumn, pick up your copy of the new design catalogue today. Though the seasons change, Julie and her team’s focus remains the same – on their customers.

“Our aim is to choose the right products, at the right price for our customers so they are happy with them for years to come.”

Whether you are daunted by a big project or want a sofa to match your existing décor, you’ll find a wide selection of products and a dedicated team at BoConcept.

BoConcept Redbrick Leeds 218 Bradford Road, Batley, WF17 6JF Tel: 01924 460 483 rbm@boconcept.co.uk

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NS Cycling

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n both our work and our home lives we’re now expected to do so much. At home we’re expected to be an administrator, a plumber, a chef who can cook healthy food, but also get enough rest to start the next day. In our workplace we’re expected to respond to countless emails, do our work, turn up at often fruitless meetings and then work overtime to show our bosses that we work hard. This leaves us with less time to worry about fitness and leisure.

Commuting by bike can take care of some of these worries. The link between our work life and home life when commuted by bike can be a nice bit of time to ourselves, where we challenge ourselves athletically and gain other benefits too.

It saves you money.

Sure, shelling out on a new bike and kit can seem expensive, but using less fuel, depreciation and maintenance costs on a car can save you money. Public transport isn’t the cost effective choice of the people it once was either.

Reliable, and often quicker journey times.

With traffic, journey times can be unreliable, but often the case is that it’s just plain slow in a car through a city or suburban area. With a bike in a built up area it’s often just faster, using bike lanes, bus lanes, cut-throughs designed for bikes, and the fact that you can overtake long lines of people in cars means that you don’t get stuck in traffic like cars do. Even if it’s not that fast, your journey will often take the same amount of time on a bike, compared with having to guess the traffic issues ahead.

You’ll get fitter!

It’ll happen quicker than you think, but after a few weeks of riding to work, you’ll notice you’ll be quicker and less out of breath. Soon, hills which were once a challenge become easier and you’ll recover quicker at the end of your commute too.

You can do your hobby in the time you’d usually be sat in the car, on the bus or train.

If you don’t already love cycling, you will after a spell of commuting.You’ll get the bug.

Soon you’ll be timing yourself or using Strava to shave seconds off your commuting time, and getting great satisfaction from it. This means that you are killing two birds with one

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stone, by doing something you love whilst others are feeling stressed about standing stationary.

You leave when you want to.

With commuting by bike there’s no timetable made by someone else, so you leave work when you want, or leave home after breakfast, at a time you want to leave. There’s no running for the 07:57 bus or making that 08:14 train anymore. At the other end, there’s no hanging around at work for the 18:46 back home, you leave when you’ve finished your work.

Whatever your commuting questions or needs, head into one of our Specialized Concept Stores. We’re all cyclists and can let you try bikes and clothing out for the perfect fit.

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Our favourite commuter bikes There are different types of commuter bikes for different types of commute. Some people like to gently pedal through the city at a bit more than walking pace and not break any kind of sweat. Others like to move as fast as safely possible on carbon-framed race bikes. We’ve got bikes for both, and everything inbetween.

Specialized Roubaix.This is a race bike, no doubt about it. It’s used in the tough one-day sprint races by the likes of Mark Cavendish, but it’s got comfort geometry built in.That’s to say that you won’t be hunched over like a pro at the end of a Tour de France stage. It’s also got space for wider, grippier and more comfortable tyres. It’s also got the option of disc brakes, which will stop you more easily in the wet and require less maintenance. It also has tabs for mudguards.

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The geometry is even more relaxed for comfort and the frame is burlier for more off-road fun. It can carry panniers and mudguards to boot.

The Specialized Sirrus comes with disc brakes or rim brakes, in either carbon or aluminium, but always has flat bars for comfort and control. The range extends from £425 up to £1,700, but is perfect for an efficient commute to the office.

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NS Events

History and heritage are the magic ingredients that can add real appeal to anything from conferences and exhibitions to parties and weddings.

Events with the H-factor Words: Stephanie Burns

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orkshire’s rich history attracts millions of visitors from all over the world each year. With everything from ancient battlefields to fascinating ruins, it’s little wonder our fair county is the destination of choice for so many.

It’s also hardly surprising that those who live and work in the region take full advantage of this history when planning important events. There’s nothing quite like a sense of heritage to add an extra special touch to an occasion, after all.

But for those who would rather not settle for a dusty old castle, why not bring your event to life surrounded by history, all in

a modern waterfront setting? The Royal Armouries Museum and adjacent NEW DOCK Hall – both run by Royal Armouries (International) plc – occupy an enviable spot at Leeds Dock and host more than 500 events each year.

Be it a conference for 20 delegates, a wedding for 800 guests, a bar mitzvah, an exhibition with over 180 stands or any other type of event you could dream of, they cater for them all. And not only do you have the opportunity to wow guests with this unique location, but you’ll also continue to impress them once they step inside your chosen venue.

NEW DOCK Hall is renowned in the

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region for hosting an array of fabulous events.

From weddings and parties to conferences and exhibitions, its vast space and magical atmosphere make it one of the most unique venues around.

Across the courtyard, the Royal Armouries Museum and its function rooms are full of historical artefacts and armour to pique the interest of your guests. Imagine hosting a pre-event drinks reception in one of the five differently themed galleries, where guests can mingle surrounded by 3,000 years of history.

What’s more, the Royal Armouries International team employs an innovative marketing approach to ensure your corporate clients are as excited about the venue as you are well before the day arrives. Tools such as a drone not only show off the beautiful setting but enable you to offer your customers – some of whom may never have ventured ‘up north’ before – a bird’s eye view of where the event will be held in relation to Leeds City Centre. To see the drone in action, check out the blog on www.rai-events.co.uk.

So whether you are planning a corporate or a personal event – be it big or small – why not consider Royal Armouries Museum or NEW DOCK Hall? The dedicated events team is ready and waiting to turn your ideas into a truly show-stopping occasion. Contact them on 0113 220 1990 or info@raievents.co.uk to see what they can do for you.

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NS What’s On

WORDS: Fiona Barber

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A guide to the region’s best theatre, live music, arts and events

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s the dark nights roll in, we must – regrettably – say goodbye to many of the outdoor activities we have enjoyed over the summer. But that doesn’t mean nighttimes have to be spent sitting on the sofa ogling the television for hours on end. By all means, get your fix of Gogglebox, but if you do fancy something a bit different – and to ensure you aren’t stuck for inspiration – we’ve handpicked the best things happening in the region over the next few months…

Music Duran Duran 27 November Leeds First Direct Arena 0844 248 1585 www.firstdirectarena.com Tickets: from £35 Formed in Birmingham, in 1978, Duran Duran is one of the most culturally influential and commercially successful bands of all time, topping the charts around the world and selling more than 100 million records.

Stereophonics 5 December Leeds First Direct Arena 0844 248 1585 www.firstdirectarena.com Tickets: from £32.50 Witness this Welsh rock band at their best as they launch their new album Keep The Village Alive with a hotly anticipated tour.

Simply Red 8 December Leeds First Direct Arena 0844 248 1585 www.firstdirectarena.com Tickets: from £45

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Hugh Cornwell (original Stranglers frontman) 4 November Carriageworks Theatre www.thegigcartel.com Tickets: £20 in advance (£22 on the door) As the original guitarist, singer and main songwriter in The Stranglers, Hugh Cornwell has enjoyed massive success with ten hit albums and 21 top-40 singles, etching himself into Europe and the USA’s musical psyche with classic songs including Peaches, No More Heroes, Golden Brown, Nice n’ Sleazy, Always the Sun and Duchess.

Soul-pop legends Simply Red will play the First Direct Arena as part of a world tour to celebrate 30 years in the music industry. Led by frontman Mick Hucknall, the Manchester

band have trailblazed through the charts with classic hits such as Holding Back the Years, The Right Thing, If You Don't Know Me By Now, and Fairground. With Natalie Imbruglia.

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Food

Christmas Foodies Festival 11-13 December HIC www.foodiesfestival.com Tickets: three day adult £20, three day concession £16 Friday – adult £10, concession £8 Saturday/Sunday £13, concession £11 Sample and shop from over 150 artisan producers in the Christmas Market, and visit the Pudding Hall for festive favourites such as eggnog, mulled wine and cider, mince pies, Christmas cakes, marzipan bonbons and macaroons.

Yorkshire's acclaimed chefs and celebrity cooks will also swap their aprons for Santa hats in the Aga Rangemaster Chefs Theatre, sharing their favourite recipes and top tips to help you create the perfect Christmas feast for friends and family.

The Girls, Leeds Grand Theatre

Theatre Aladdin 1 December 2015-17 January 2016 Harrogate Theatre Tel: 01423 502 116 www.harrogatetheatre.co.uk Tickets: opening night £12 all seats, £18.50-£21, concessions £2 reduction This pantomime adventure promises to be spectacularly magical, as it takes the audience on a trip to the Far East. Featuring some of pantoland’s most memorable characters, including the fabulous Widow Twankey, Aladdin’s well meaning brother Wishee Washee, the evil Abanazar and not forgetting the mystical genie of the lamp, this fun-filled

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family adventure is not to be missed.

Book your place now on the magical carpet ride of a lifetime.

The Girls 14 November-12 December Leeds Grand Theatre Tel: 0844 848 2700 www.leedsgrandtheatre.com Tickets: £10 (restricted view)-£45 This new musical comedy, by Gary Barlow and Tim Firth, is inspired by the true story of Calendar Girls. It shows life in their Yorkshire village, how it happened, the effect on husbands, sons and daughters, and how a group of ordinary ladies achieved something extraordinary.

Gino D'Acampo: Italian Escape 30 October York Barbican Theatre 0844 854 2757 www.yorkbarbican.co.uk Tickets: £28 Chef, television personality and best-selling author Gino D’Acampo is on tour with a live stage show, which blends his love of Italy, some delicious signature dishes and audience participation, in a typically lively theatre show this autumn.

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Ballet The Nutcracker Leeds Grand Theatre Tel: 0844 848 2700 www.leedsgrandtheatre.com 16 December 2015-2 January 2016 Tickets: £10 (restricted view)-£47 Christmas isn’t complete until

Comedy Harry Enfield and Paul Whitehouse 21 November Leeds First Direct Arena 0844 248 1585 www.firstdirectarena.com Tickets: from £29.50

you’ve experienced the magic of Northern Ballet’s The Nutcracker.

Share in Clara’s adventures as she is swept away by her Nutcracker Prince into an enchanting winter wonderland. Don’t miss dazzling dancing snowflakes, the famous Sugar Plum Fairy and the notorious Mouse King in the ultimate festive entertainment.

buy a dachshund.You are most welcome to join her, just button your cardi up properly and wipe that lipstick off your teeth.

Andrew Lawrence 16 October Harrogate Theatre Tel: 01423 502 116 www.harrogatetheatre.co.uk Tickets: £14

For the first time ever, Harry Enfield and Paul Whitehouse will appear live in a UK tour that promises to revive and revitalise a quarter of a century of classic comedy characters. Should Harry and Paul think again before embarking on this wonderful countrywide celebration of their legendary partnership? “Oi! Enfield! Whitehouse!

No!”.

Subversive and intelligent comedy from a double Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee who is about to record his fourth series for BBC Radio Four.

Direct from this year’s Edinburgh Fringe, his tenth show in consecutive years, Andrew Lawrence brings you his most honest, fearless and uncompromising stand-up show to date.

Jenny Eclair: How To Be A Middle Aged Woman (without going insane)

Singing Harrogate Youth Singing

11 October Harrogate Theatre Tel: 01423 502 116 www.harrogatetheatre.co.uk Tickets: £17.50 Professional grumpy old woman, amateur soup maker, and novice knitter Jenny Eclair is younger than Madonna but eats crisps and likes wine.

Semi–bearded and suffering from outbreaks of gout and hysteria, Eclair puts middle age under the microscope and decides whether to laugh, cry or

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Opera Jenufa 22-28 October Leeds Grand Theatre Tel: 0844 848 2700 www.leedsgrandtheatre.com Tickets £15 - £52.50 This intense story of love, jealousy and sacrifice is harrowing, heart-wrenching and starkly tragic.Tom Cairns returns to direct a production acclaimed for its beautifully simple staging and sheer emotional power.

Thursdays 4-5pm for seven to 11 years and 5.15-6.15pm for 12-17 years To book email hyt@harrogatetheatre.co.uk, or call Jonquil Claughan on 01423 502710 ext 129 Price: £50 or £30 concessions for ten weeks (no audition necessary) In January, Harrogate Theatre launched two new singing groups for seven to 11 year olds and 12 to 18 year olds. Singing a variety of musical theatre and contemporary pop, members have a great time meeting new friends and raising the roof with their harmonies. There are performance opportunities at Harrogate Theatre events, making Harrogate Youth Singing a fab way to build your skills in a friendly group and then show them off.

Classes take place in Harrogate Theatre’s education and outreach space, Hive.

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Shows and Fairs Harrogate art and antique fair

fair, which will be officially opened on behalf of the PPR Foundation by Lady Mowbray 6.30-8.30pm on Friday 16 October. They look forward to greeting people for a glass of bubbly – sponsored by R & W Lettings and Property Management - among some of the finest art and antiques Britain has to offer.

Visit www.hicyorkshire.co.uk for full listings.

14-18 October HIC www.harrogateantiquefair.com The elegant spa town of Harrogate has been pre-eminent in the world of antiques and fine art for decades. A fitting tribute to this beautiful town is the annual Harrogate Art and Antique Fair, held at the Harrogate International Centre.

With an international reputation for quality and authenticity, the fair represents the fine heritage and sustainability of art and antiques in this country.

Exhibitors come from all over the country bringing investment and decorative pieces. The fair will be brimming with contemporary and antique art, wearable and collectable jewels, fine silver, furniture for every home, glass, porcelain, carpets and bronzes of all periods.

The dealers showcase the very best in their specialties, and are passionate and knowledgeable about our heritage. A large proportion of them have shown with The Harrogate Art and Antique Fair many times, building up friendships with their clients over the years. The thread of heritage, investment and sustainability has always run through this event, as items for sale of this stature are hard to source, a fact appreciated by the collectors, interior designers and connoisseurs who come from far and wide to visit the fair.

They welcome friends old and new to the

Entertainment The Original Ghost Walk of York www.theoriginalghostwalkofyork.co.uk Tel: 01904 764222 Tickets: adults, £5, children/students/concessions, £3 and private groups at discount rate Believed to be the first exclusive ghost walk in the world, The Original Ghost Walk of York offers a night of history and mystery to capture the imagination and inspire the mind. Walks leave nightly from The King's Arms Pub, Ouse Bridge at 8pm and latecomers can catch up at Clifford's Tower Steps at 8.30pm.

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St Gemma’s Hospice Leeds art exhibition and sale 29 October-31 October 10am-6pm and 1 November 10am-4pm The Grammar School at Leeds in Alwoodley Call 0113 218 5505 or email beckyh@stgemma.co.uk for more details

Dynamo 16-20 December Leeds First Direct Arena 0844 248 1585 www.firstdirectarena.com Tickets: from £32.50 Dynamo has quickly established himself as one of the world’s best-loved magicians, and was recently awarded the highest accolade by the magic circle, with his promotion to Member of the Inner Magic Circle with Gold Star, a position only held by 300 magicians worldwide. Fans will have the opportunity to see his magic skills up close and personal in what promises to be a spectacular and unique live stage production.

The Leeds Art Exhibition and Sale is an established and popular event which provides a platform for professional and up-andcoming talent to showcase and sell their work. From modern oils and acrylics to traditional landscapes, ceramics and pastels, there is something to suit all tastes with over 900 exhibits on display.

This year sees the event celebrate its 15th anniversary and, to celebrate, St Gemma’s has launched a new photography room – a dedicated exhibition room just for photography, held alongside the main exhibition.

Artists have submitted photography into the exhibition for many years, and the 15th anniversary provided the perfect opportunity to expand on this.

As always, the pieces on show are available to purchase, and there is something for everyone’s pocket, with prices ranging from £20 to over £1,000. A percentage of all the art sales are donated to St Gemma’s Hospice, which has raised over £236,000 for their patients since the exhibition began.

Whether you are an avid art fan or just like a piece because it looks good, you will have a truly enjoyable experience at this event. So get the dates in your diaries and your eyes ready for the visual feast.

Knitting and Stitching Show 26-29 November HIC www.theknittingandstitchingshow.com/harrogate Tickets: (on the door) adults £17, children (5-18) £7.50 This textiles event covers everything from lace making to quilting, shibori dyeing to knitting and crochet.Visit the biggest knitting exhibition in Harrogate with supplies, workshops and textile art.

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NS Fashion Beautiful designs by Woolrich are now in store at Lynx Harrogate, 20 West Park, Harrogate HG1 1BJ. Tel: 01423 521404

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BELOW: Joseph cashmere cape £395. Flannels, 68-78 Vicar Lane, Leeds LS1 7JH. Tel: 0344 332 5791 RIGHT: Men’s Canada Goose chateau parka £675. Flannels, 68-78 Vicar Lane, Leeds LS1 7JH. Tel: 0344 332 5791

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Cryotherapyuk has launched in north Leeds Cryotherapy UK brings you the latest technology in the age-old use of ice-cold temperatures. In stimulating the body’s own biological and physiological reactions, you benefit from natural and non-invasive weight loss, inch loss, pain relief and a wide range of healing.

Professional athletes and celebrities in the form of a CryoSauna have used Cryotherapy for years, where the whole body is exposed to freezing temperatures. This is a painful and mentally challenging therapy that needs close professional supervision. Cryotherapy UK avoids the full body shock of the sauna by treating isolated body parts that are said to be relaxing, energising and refreshing.

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H&M has launched a new beauty range with over 700 beautifully packaged make-up products. Two subsidiary collections will also be available; a premium beauty line and a conscious range of Ecocert-approved sustainable products.

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Autumn beauty The new season’s hottest launches.

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NS Health

Nicky Snazell brings a new and unique combination of skills and technology to North Yorkshire.

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icky Snazell has an international reputation for treating patients with chronic spinal pain and related problems. Patients from around the world seek her help at her two clinics in Staffordshire where she has treated nearly 10,000 patients. Patients started to call Nicky ‘The Pain Killer’ as she killed their pain, so the name stuck. Nicky recently opened her third clinic in Spa Bottom Farm, Harrogate.

Lucille Watts talked to Nicky Snazell, a biologist, physiotherapist and spinal pain specialist, who has gained nearly 30 years of knowledge to help understand the cause of pain and immobility.

Nicky you recently published your first book ‘The 4 Keys to Health’, tell me a little about it and what inspired you to write it?

I have spent my whole life searching for ways to treat pain, and have travelled the world, meeting and learning from countless specialists and professionals during this quest of mine. I wanted to pour all my knowledge into a book to help people conquer their pain and allow them a long and happy life. The book discusses healing through an understanding of how neuroscience works. I believe that this holds the keys to wellness, mental excellence, physical fitness and keeping out of pain. I like to imagine all of these things as breaking down into four main sections: the four keys of health featuring mindset, nutrition/hydration, fitness and lifestyle.

Is it important to keep fit at any age?

Very much so as today we are all too sedentary, often sitting in front of a computer by day and a TV at night. This lack of physical activity causes emotional and physiological imbalances. The good news is we can change this by looking at how we exercise and improve fitness. This changes your chemistry,

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acts as a powerful antidepressant and promotes mental clarity.

What people don’t realise is that your knees are loaded up with four times your weight so every extra stone (14lbs) is an extra four stone (56lbs) on your knees – that is why knees are so often the first casualty with osteoarthritis. We need to change the way we think about exercise and hopefully the fitness section in the book will go some way to doing that for people.

So does this mean exercise can help with keeping bones strong?

Bones are modelled throughout their everyday life, as they respond to stresses put on them by everyday activity and every day millions of old bone cells get replaced by new ones. Fibres within the bone matrix act like bridge girders and need weight-bearing exercise to trigger reactions at connecting stress points. This triggers a cascade of biochemical reactions, which in turn, stimulates bone growth.

However, everyday activity and exercise is not enough to reverse osteoporotic changes.

A study of mature ladies that looked at a year of aerobic exercise resulted in an average of four per cent bone loss. Weight building exercises took two years to reverse the loss.

The American College of Sports Medicine and the Osteoporosis Society (to name just two) insist on the prescription of cardio exercise to include weights.

So fitness and exercise is vital for healthy ageing?

Yes, so get out of that chair! Gone are the days when we are doomed to inactivity and pain in later life. Exercising your bones is much like a medicine – it doesn’t have to taste nice but the outcome is more than worth it. Being disciplined about getting excercise is key to longevity.

It sounds fascinating. Do you have any

Spinal pain expert Nicky Snazell

plans to write any more books?

Yes, I am currently writing a follow-on trilogy of books on health called The Human Garage.

The first book will be on the mind, which will hopefully be published in time for Christmas.

You can find out more about Nicky at her website, www.thepainkiller.co.uk. *Nicky’s Book The 4 Keys To Health is available to buy on Amazon £12.99

Magnetic Resonance Treatment (MRT) Nicky’s passion for finding better ways to help people has also led her to seek out new technologies and with the UK now representing less than two per cent of the world’s population, much of that new technology is developed abroad. She is especially proud to be pioneering the innovative German MRT technology in the UK, which to date has treated hundreds of thousands of patients worldwide and is used and trusted by doctors every day. The new MRT machine in Harrogate is only the fourth in the UK. MRT, a development of MRI technology, is unique in the way it treats because it regrows cells in your body. For example, the root cause of osteoarthritis is wear and tear in the joint cartilage. MRT stimulates the growth of new cartilage, thickening the cartiliage layer and closing holes where the wear is significant.

If you have severe or chronic spinal pain or osteoarthritis, then call now for help you probably never knew existed.

Nicky Snazell Spa Bottom Farm, Haggs Road Follifoot, HG3 1EQ Tel: 01423 297097 Email: hello@mrtcentre.co.uk www.mrtcentre.co.uk

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NS Wellbeing

Ultimate relaxation A new form of therapy on offer at The Treatment Rooms can help you de-stress and boost your mood.

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he Treatment Rooms in Harrogate, is venue for pioneering new therapy from homegrown North Yorkshire spa brand, Neom Organics.

The Neom Wellbeing Spa Treatments blend six different therapies, meditation, shiatsu, cranio, Thai massage, trigger point and reflexology, to boost four key areas: sleep, stress, energy levels and mood.

Each treatment begins with a ‘guided meditation’ to prepare the client’s ‘body and mind’ for what is to come! Listening to soothing words from a specially prepared

recording, the client is encouraged to switch off and relax into the treatment.

Treatments are 60 or 90 minutes in length and leave you feeling relaxed, destressed, sleepy or simply just ‘happy’!

Neom have designed a set of products for you to buy so you can enhance your mood further at home. The Treatment Rooms are pleased to offer such purposeful treatments, with the point being that clients are not simply experiencing a ‘one-off’ luxurious treatment, they go home with the knowledge of how to continue taking care of their wellbeing needs.

Reader offer The Treatment Rooms are delighted to offer Northside readers £20 off their first Neom Wellbeing Treatment.

We are delighted to introduce Neom Wellbeing Spa Treatments.

Neom Organics have masterminded 4 unique spa treatments, available now at The Treatment Rooms to help you sleep, de-stress, energise or lift your mood.

60 and 90 minute treatments include meditation, shiatsu, Thai massage, trigger point and reflexology techniques, and each one has been created to provide true therapeutic wellbeing benefits.

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NS Travel

ISLAND PARADISE Now is the perfect time to visit Malta, the Med’s jewel in the crown, and the luxurious Fortina Spa Hotel is the perfect base from which to explore.

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his is the perfect time to visit Malta, and a stay at the 5-star Fortina Spa Resort is the perfect option. Surrounded by azure sea, Malta is the precious jewel in the Mediterranean’s crown. At this time of year the countryside is vibrant with wildlife and the weather pleasant.You’ll be able to enjoy plenty of outdoor daytime activities, with evening walks along the promenade and dining al fresco by night.

Malta’s luxurious Fortina Spa Resort offers something for everyone and is ideally situated for a relaxing and fascinating break.

Located 300 metres from central Sliema, the Fortina Spa Resort is a beautifully designed 17-storey hotel, with stunning views over the harbour to the capital,Valletta.

Voted Capital of Culture 2018, this fortified capital thrives with café and retail culture, and really comes to life in the evenings, with many popular spots for socialising and dining. Valletta is a fascinating blend of medieval and contemporary architecture; the most recent addition, City Gate, is designed by the world-renowned architect Renzo Piano of Shard fame.

Malta boasts more UNESCO heritage and archaeological sites per square mile than anywhere else in Europe. The Hagar Qim and Mnajdra temples claim to be older than the pyramids, and provide a fascinating insight into daily life dating back thousands of years.

The ‘silent city’ of Mdina, 30 minutes away from the resort, is perfect for a magical stroll and some delightful afternoon refreshments at one of the tearooms located there.

For breathtaking natural beauty and tranquillity, a visit to Malta’s sister island, Gozo, will calm even the busiest mind. The island’s dramatic coastlines and cliff-side

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walks are made for exploring, and the beaches here enjoy warm sands and turquoise waters.

Boat trips and diving lessons can be booked through the resort’s concierge service, whilst for those who prefer to stay closer to the premises there are relaxing harbour walks and shopping at The Point retail centre.

If all that activity has been exhausting, then guests at The Fortina Spa Resort can enjoy the state-of-theart 50sqm therapeutic spa bedrooms that boast energising mattresses and bedding. Luxuriate in the various facilities provided in these exclusive rooms, such as a therapeutic bath, steam showers, a Dermalife machine and private spa.

Featuring saunas, steam rooms, reflexology basins, Roman laconiums and much more, the Spa Santé is the perfect place to while away an afternoon relaxing with friends. For a more powerful treatment, the Fortina’s Spa Mediterranee offers Thalasso treatments, operated by highly qualified physiotherapists, as well as a deeply soothing hydrotherapy pool. For pampering at the highest level, book a treatment at the Belle Epoque beauty spa.

You can experience the Japanese Room or the Turkish mud bath, enjoy Chinese or Thai massage, or take a soak in the Cleopatra bath. For all-round healing, visit the Hypogeum for Ayurveda, ancient Chinese and other complementary therapies.

When the sun sets, it’s time to enjoy one of the Fortina Spa Resort’s seven

award-winning restaurants. From an authentic taste of India at Sa Re Ga Ma to sushi fusion at Moroboshi, let your tastebuds be tantalised by these delicious dining options.

Those more interested in trying Malta’s local fare can indulge in some fine wines and sophisticated dining in any number of beautiful locations offering both traditional and cutting edge cuisine, and cocktails can

be enjoyed in the areas of Portomaso and the Valletta waterfront.

It’s just a short trip from the resort to nearby St Julian's, where you can dance the night away and mingle with Malta’s beautiful people at the many local bars and dance clubs; be sure to find your way to the chic cocktail bar located 22 storeys high, for a breathtaking, memorable view of the island shimmering at night.

‘Featuring saunas, steam rooms, reflexology basins, Roman laconiums and much more, the Spa Santé is the perfect place to while away an afternoon relaxing with friends.’ www.regionalmagazine.co.uk

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ust 40 minutes from central London, the former home of the Earls of Clarendon – a magnificent 18th century house set in 300 acres of Hertfordshire parkland and open countryside – has been transformed into a cosmopolitan country estate.

Ever since it opened in August 2003, The Grove, known as London’s Country Estate – (the hotel is inside the M25 and just 18 miles from Piccadilly) – has been in the spotlight. It was named AA Hotel of the Year within 12 months of opening and Sequoia, the to-die-for spa, has been voted Favourite UK Hotel Spa by the readers of Condé Nast Traveller and Best Spa in the World in the 2009 Telegraph Ultratravel Awards, amongst others. The hotel’s interiors won Best New Hotel in the 2004 European Hotel Design Awards and it was the first hotel to be featured on the cover of British House & Garden magazine.

The Grove’s guests are welcomed to a unique environment, one that brings together the very best of 21st century living, with all that makes a country estate so beguiling and attractive: the peace of the countryside, a personal welcome, a sense of sanctuary and refuge. But The Grove is also cosmopolitan, because it offers exciting contemporary

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design, professional, thoughtful service, magnificent sporting and leisure opportunities – and an atmosphere that is informal, unstuffy and relaxed.

Visitors to The Grove sink into gorgeous, “groovy grand” interiors (by Martin Hulbert, Design Director of Fox Linton Associates) stuffed with antique and modern furniture and art, even in its 217 deeply comfortable rooms, with views over the estate.

There are three restaurants – the à la carte restaurant, Colette’s, The Glasshouse (fresh food cooked to order) and The Stables, (comfort food) – and three bars; as well as private rooms for parties, meetings and events.

Guests can escape into romantic formal gardens by the Chelsea Gold Medallist and judge, Michael Balston; spend time in the original walled garden, with its glamorous open-air pool and urban beach; enjoy a challenging round on the stunning 18-hole championship golf course designed by the highly acclaimed designer Kyle Phillips; sink into Sequoia; not forgetting two large

swimming pools, the croquet lawn and tennis courts. Children have their own bolthole, the OFSTEDinspected kids’ centre, Anouska’s, with its own swimming pool.

Teenagers are not forgotten at The Grove – over 16s can use Sequoia Spa and play on the championship golf course, with golf lessons in the summer holidays. There is also tennis, croquet, volleyball, swimming, snooker, table tennis, a giant chessboard and Jenga.

All these elements are brought together to create something that has never existed before just 18 miles from Hyde Park Corner – The Grove, London’s country estate.

The Grove Chandler’s Cross, Hertfordshire, WD3 4TG Tel: 01923 807807 www.thegrove.co.uk

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Treat yourself Take the right steps to relaxation with a trip to one of these spas or treatment centres, writes Stephanie Burns.

Bliss Beauty Spa Imagine Spa, Hazlewood Castle Imagine Spa at Hazlewood Castle offers pampering with a little touch of class, making it the perfect retreat away from the stresses and strains of everyday life. Set in Hazlewood’s castle keep, the treatment rooms offer pampering in beautiful, historic surroundings.

At Imagine, you book time, not treatments. They want you to enjoy and benefit from your time with them as much as possible, which is why they allow you the freedom to select the best treatment for the way you are feeling the day you visit. They look forward to pampering you soon.

Paradise Lane, Hazlewood, North Yorkshire LS24 9NJ Tel: 01937 832652. www.imaginespa.co.uk/hazlewood

Verbena Spa at The Feversham Arms Hotel Luxury, relaxation and wellbeing go hand in hand at the Verbena Spa, where the philosophy is a healthy mind means a healthy body. Here, spa guests enjoy every moment of their time at the Verbena Spa from the instant they arrive to the moment they shed their soft, fluffy robe to head home.

They have recently introduced high quality products and treatments by Temple Spa, who share their philosophy of wellness and use luxurious ingredients including black truffles, platinum, pure gold and diamonds. A particular favourite is The Outer Glow. This 45-minute treatment (£50) combines a full face and body exfoliation and a facial or massage, leaving customers feeling clean, fresh and rejuvenated for any special occasion.

Bliss represents a group of five salons, where fine service standards are a priority. They are giving one lucky reader the chance to win a 3D lipo slimming treatment with cryofuse protocol worth £199, available exclusively at Bliss in Leeds.

The unique cryofuse supercharged service is performed by leading industry professionals and delivered post-lipo to enhance fat removal results and smooth unsightly cellulite. To enter, follow Bliss Beauty Spa on Facebook, post on their wall the month that Bliss opened its Street Lane salon, and use the hashtag #blissbeautyspa in your post.

If you’re not lucky enough to win, you can book the treatment for the special price of £119. Four runners up will also win a stunning flawless spray tan each, usually priced at £19 each or £29 for two.

Booking is available on the numbers below or by emailing info@blissbeautyspa.com.

78 Street Lane, Roundhay, Leeds, LS8 2AP. Tel: 0113 269 8522 3-5 Town Street, Horsforth, Leeds, LS18 4AP. Tel: 0113 258 8425 247 Otley Road,West Park, Leeds, LS16 5LQ. Tel: 0113 230 4305 203 Butcher Hill,West Park, Leeds, LS16 5BQ.Tel: 0113 275 2675 15 Headingley Lane, Hyde Park, Leeds, LS6 1BL.Tel: 0113 278 1572 www.blissbeautyspa.com

Helmsley, North Yorkshire,YO62 5AG Tel: 01439 772930. www.fevershamarmshotel.com/verbena-spa

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Cryotherapy Centre at Sunshine Tanning Studio Cryotherapy UK has launched in north Leeds at Sunshine Tanning Studio, bringing you the latest technology in the age-old use of ice-cold temperatures. In stimulating the body’s own biological and physiological reactions, you benefit from natural and non-invasive weight loss, inch loss, pain relief and a wide range of healing.

For years, professional athletes and celebrities have used CryoSaunas, where the whole body is exposed to freezing temperatures. This is a painful and mentally challenging therapy that needs close professional supervision.

Cryotherapy UK avoids the full body shock of the sauna by treating isolated body parts and is said to be relaxing, energising and refreshing.

The highly professional, dynamic team has over 60 years’ experience in the health, beauty and fitness industry and is trained to give you the ultimate experience in cryo procedures.

86 Street Lane, Leeds, LS8 2AL Tel: 0113 288 8968

The Treatment Rooms Sequoia Spa at The Grove Sequoia Spa at The Grove in Hertfordshire has won just about every top accolade going. Inside, the spa is no less impressive. Find yourself in one of the network of treatment rooms and you’re guaranteed an unforgettable spa experience thanks to the range of deluxe ESPA therapies, including exotic ayurvedic and Balinese rituals. Best of all, it excels at the finer details; expect plush velvet relaxation loungers, ambient walkways and pools and even an OFSTED-registered nursery for a serene baby-free break.

A two-hour drive from Northside country, it feels a million miles away; 300 acres of parkland is yours to explore, while a ramble in the zen garden or a game of volleyball on its urban beach are just a handful of exceptional outdoor draws.

From 28 September to 31 October, treat yourself or a loved one to Natura Bisse’s new oxygen cleanse spa day or a luxurious four-handed lomi lomi massage.

Gift vouchers are available for all treatments.

The Grove, Chandlers Cross, Herts,WD3 4TG Tel: 01923 807807 Email: reservations@thegrove.co.uk

Leeds sk:n clinic In recent years, the pressure on the NHS has meant that procedures such as non-urgent mole excisions and the removal of thread veins, facial skin tags and excess hair are no longer offered to the majority of patients. sk:n, however, has 37 clinics across the country, and more consultant dermatologists, doctors and nurses than any other chain of clinics, as well as the greatest laser expertise in the UK. For that reason, they have become the preferred choice not only among the medical profession when referring on, but also for any client who wishes to be seen immediately.

Dr Jaskiran Azad, Frank Browning and Professor Jim McCaul are all based at Leeds sk:n clinic and offer the safest treatments with outstanding results. If you would like to book a consultation, call 0800 822 3305 to speak to one of the friendly team.

52 Street Lane, Leeds, LS8 2ET. Tel: 0844 669 7541. www.sknclinics.co.uk

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Established opposite The Royal Pump Rooms in the Montpellier Quarter of Harrogate since 2004, The Treatment Rooms pride themselves on high quality treatments with very experienced staff, who ensure clients enjoy a warm and friendly atmosphere the moment they walk through the door.

Louise and her team offer treatments such as Neom wellbeing treatments, Elemis and Germaine de Capuccini facials and body therapies, waxing, manicures and pedicures.

The salon has four treatment rooms and a lovely sitting room for you to wind down in before your therapist collects you, and to relax in after your treatment. With a fabulous retail area, too, The Treatment Rooms has it all.

8 Royal Parade, Harrogate, HG1 2SZ Tel: 01423 875678 www.beauty-thetreatmentrooms.com

Turkish Baths & Health Spa With the pace of life today, it’s more important than ever to take time out to unwind and regularly devote time to the serious business of relaxing. At Harrogate’s Turkish Baths & Health Spa, amidst surroundings that are pure Victorian, you’ll enjoy a unique experience enhanced by friendly yet unobtrusive attention.

Built in 1897, the importance of the baths lies in their decoration, elaboration and rarity.

The baths’ Moorish design – with great Islamic arches and screens, walls of vibrant glazed brickwork, and the arabesque-painted ceilings – adds to its history.

To make a booking, visit www.turkishbathsharrogate.co.uk Parliament Street, Harrogate, HG1 2WH Tel: 01423 556746

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Three stars-to-be After auditioning over a thousand young people, Gary Barlow and Tim Firth, the creators of new British musical, The Girls, have found their three stars-to-be.

The musical is based on the true story, film, and award-winning play by Tim Firth, Calendar Girls. Two Yorkshire lads, Ben Hunter and Josh Benson, will play the parts of Danny and Tommo and the role of Jenny – the Lancashire girl who moves to Yorkshire and falls in love – will be played by 17-year-old Chloe May Jackson from Blackburn.

The world premiere of the Girls is at Leeds Grand Theatre from Saturday 14 November to Saturday 12 December.

Tickets are on sale now priced from £10 to £45. Book online at leedsgrandtheatre.com or call the box office on 0844 848 2700.

Grown with love A new bar and kitchen has launched a partnership with local gardeners to offer super-locally sourced specials. Kith and Kin (previously Zed Bar), recently opened its doors on Stainbeck Lane, Chapel Allerton, and is using ingredients grown just seconds from its front door.

The unique collaboration with members of the Chapel Allerton Allotment and Gardens Association – as well as all the area’s local windowsill growers – means the bar can offer a selection of super-locally sourced specials on the new Kith and Kin food and drinks menus. The bar will also feature a unique local heroes wall championing those who go that extra mile in the community.

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Uncover the secret An exciting underground bar has recently opened in Leeds, with guests only being able to gain access to the tight-lipped bar by dialling the correct number on a specially installed telephone box on Greek Street.

Guests are invited to relax, enjoy and misbehave responsibly at Seven, which offers top-quality drinks, in an unpretentious manner that incorporates fun, simplicity and most of all, the finest skills in Leeds.

The drinks menu has been specially designed by professional mixologists and includes cocktails such as the Yorkshire Punch.

Doors open from 9pm on Fridays and Saturdays, with customers invited to enjoy a relaxed atmosphere with music by exclusive DJs. 7 Greek Street Social 5-7 Greek Street, Leeds, LS1 5RW www.7greekstreet.com

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McArthur Glen York Designer Outlet is THE place to find best of the new season’s fashion collections.

Autumn’s best looks

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n 15 October, McArthurGlen York Designer Outlet will launch its first ever ‘Wonders of Autumn’ campaign, which runs until 2 November 2015.

The campaign heralds iconic pieces from the new season collections and much-coveted wardrobe staples, as selected by best friends and emblems of effortless style, Laura Jackson and Alice Levine. Items range from the little black dress and designer handbag, to the best pair of jeans and the cosy chunky knit.

A variety of York Designer Outlet’s leading brands have created exclusive products to further celebrate the new season. For autumn/winter, shoppers can discover the perfect navy trench coat from Jaeger and the essential black handbag from Osprey, below. These products will accompany the arrival of the A/W collections into York Designer Outlet.

For more details, vist the website, www.yorkdesigneroutlet.co.uk.

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Laura Jackson and Alice Levine Q&A What’s your best advice for finding the best deals when shopping?

Laura: “I am ALL about a deal and that’s why McArthurGlen Outlets are fantastic! You can find brilliant hidden gems at a fraction of the price. When you let me loose in there I end up spending more money as there are so many amazing things.”

Alice: “Invest in some staples and supplement them with vintage and charity shop finds.

Don't be thrown off course by something eye catching that you'll end up wearing once.”

Which AW style staple stands the test of time for you?

Laura: “My navy cashmere jumper collection is getting out of control. I cannot see a good navy jumper and not buy it.”

Alice: “I love a trench coat as it can add a 60s/70s tailored feel to any outfit. I like that slightly androgynous Annie Hall look. Plus you can wear something quite plain underneath. A classic camel trench will serve you very well. Wear open and flowing or cinched with the belt.”

Which trends will you be buying into for AW15?

Laura: “I’m really excited about this A/W as there have been great looks on the catwalk: Pie crust collars, pussy bow shirts and What are your tips for Victoriana dresses. There shopping this season’s seems to have been a 70s investment pieces at resurgance from the likes of McArthurGlen designer Gucci; their collection was outlet? mind blowing. Erdem is Laura: “Invest in a good knit – keeping things fresh with layering is the key to A/W dressing. winter prints and the most A good coat is important so look beautiful high neck, long sleeved Jaeger coat – for something you can wear for all exclusive to dresses.”

McArthurGlen occasions. I like to keep my coat to Alice: “A faux fur collar in a bright Designer a tame colour, nothing too garish shade that I can wear with jumpers Outlets that will go out of fashion – stick to or coats. A great pair of block a timeless muted palette.” heeled ankle boots or velvet Alice: “Look at your wardrobe and platform sandals with socks and wide think what will tie your existing pieces together. legged trousers.”

A classic black trouser or white shirt could give you a whole new set of combinations.

What’s the best fashion advice you’ve McArthurGlen has some incredible coats this ever received? season too and that is the item you will spend Laura: “Less is definitely more!” most of your time in. Classic doesn't have to Alice: “What you feel good in is what you look mean black - try a navy, grey or even maroon.” good in!”

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Discover the craic With new regular flights from Doncaster Sheffield Airport, there’s never been a better time to explore Dublin. Don’t forget to enjoy a Guinness or two...

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eligion and alcohol, according to the driver giving a drolly humorous if decidedly non-pc commentary on our Dublin sightseeing bus, have always been the downfall of the Irish people. Next stop, he added without a pause, for St Patrick’s Cathedral and the Guinness Storehouse.

Dubliners have a way with words, there’s no denying it; this is a city that is proud of its literary tradition. There are statues and museums commemorating the works of James Joyce, George Bernard Shaw and co., and you only have to settle in with a pint and eavesdrop in one of the many fine pubs to realise that a love of language remains in the blood to this day.

But that is just one of the many attractions that make Dublin such a popular short break destination. The Irish capital has

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always been just a short hop across the sea and, now there are regular flights from Doncaster Sheffield Airport, there has never been a better time to explore for yourself.

Dublin airport is 12km north of the centre, so it’s only a half-hour journey into the city. Importantly, if you are paying a first visit and don’t want to waste time, it is easy to get your bearings. The city settles snugly into the arc of Dublin Bay and is divided by Stephen’s Green

the River Liffey. The Royal Canal to the north and the Grand Canal to the south roughly contain the city centre.

Those hop-on, hop-off tourist charabancs are a pretty good way to get around and they’ll take you to most of the main tourist destinations in the city, but first you need to find good central accommodation and for location and comfort St Stephen’s Green Hotel is hard to beat. This smart, contemporary hotel is in a prime spot, overlooking the nine-acre St Stephen’s Green Park, which is the largest enclosed city square in Europe. It dates back to the 17th century but the layout is pure Victorian with fountains, lawns, mature trees, ducks and a bandstand.

The park is ideal for an early morning stroll, just the thing to give you an appetite for the hotel’s splendid full Irish breakfast

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The world famous Guinness Storehouse

RIGHT: A visit to Kilmainham Gaol Museum is highly recommended FAR RIGHT: A James Joyce living statue watches over Grafton Street

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which will most definitely set you up for the day.

What to do? With so many attractions, it is probably wise to have a few ‘musts’ on your checklist and plan ahead. For those of a partying persuasion (and Dublin is one of the most popular choices for stag and hen dos) this means heading for the cobbled streets of Temple Bar, which are packed with bars and clubs offering refreshments, loud live music and a party atmosphere into the small hours.

One sniffy local told me that the closer you get to Temple Bar, the more the price of a pint rises and the chances of hearing a Dublin accent falls. It’s certainly bright and brash but let’s face it, if you are in the city for a big night out, you’ll find what you want here rather than a tour of grand architecture and galleries.

If you prefer your night time entertainment with the volume turned down a few notches, the rest of the city is packed with great restaurants and friendly, civilised bars. A couple of great examples are Toners and Donaghey & Nisbett, both on Toner Street, or Peruke and Periwig on Dawson Street.

From the pleasant tree-lined squares of Trinity College to the elegant Georgian buildings, there are rewarding views at every turn and one of the best is just a few yards from the hotel. The Little Museum of Dublin is one of the newest, and best, attractions in the city. All the items on display have been donated by Dubliners and to spend an hour in these rooms is a great way to top up your knowledge of Irish history, politics, literature and music.

History is everywhere in Dublin, with traces of a tempestuous past all around. For a refresher course in the 1916 uprising and the great famine, a tour of Kilmainham Gaol Museum is warmly recommended. The austere setting may be chillingly familiar; the building’s restoration was funded by renting the venue out as a film set for many famous movies, from The Italian Job to Michael Collins and In The Name of the Father.

Another inescapable factor in Dublin’s history is the invention of Guinness, one of the most successful beer brands worldwide.

It is now brewed in 60 countries, and remains

A lively night in Temple Bar

the best-selling alcoholic drink in Ireland. The Guinness Storehouse is a huge museum over seven floors that attracts tourists in their thousands from dawn to dusk. The story of how the burnt flavour that is derived from roasted unmalted barley was developed is slickly told, with plenty of interactive elements, and it’s worth the visit just for the fabulous 360-degree views of the city from the glass-domed Gravity Bar on the top floor.

You might as well have a taste of the dark stuff while you are here; there’s a ‘free’ pint factored into the price of every ticket.

For shoppers, Grafton Street is the place for plush independent stores like the very swanky Brown Thomas. Despite recent economic troubles, there still seems to be a fair bit of money sloshing around, and if you are feeling flush this is the upmarket area to exchange your euros for fancy designer brands in fashion, beauty and homewares.

Dining out in Dublin can be pretty highend too. Join the smartly dressed set for delicious steak and seafood in Fire, a fine dining restaurant in an historic building right beside the Lord Mayor of Dublin’s residence, or for something a little less dressy but just as tasty, Fallon & Byrne is a brasserie-style restaurant above a food hall and wine shop.

So much to do, so little time… I never did get to see Riverdance, which is still packing the tourists in every night two decades on from that Eurovison moment.

Perhaps I missed out; I dare say they’ll carry on dancing for another 20 years.

Factbox: Dublin is a great year-round weekend break location and Aer Lingus Regional operates flights between Doncaster Sheffield Airport and Dublin five times weekly, with lead-in fares from £24.99 each way including taxes and charges. For more information on fares and flight times, visit aerlingus.com.

Chris Wilson stayed at St Stephen’s Green Hotel, a smart contemporary hotel in a peaceful location, overlooking the nine-acre St Stephens Green Park.

The city’s main attractions are all within easy walking distance. www.ocallaghanhotels.com

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ust back to school, but we all know that successful family holidays require a game plan. Plan ahead now for February half term, Easter and early summer half term, and enjoy a luxury trip without the hassle, whether you’re looking for a short haul break in the sun, an epic crossGill Jackson at country adventure or a cultural break to Embarque Travel educate as well as entertain.

Here are a few suggestions to get you inspired: Thailand – warm and welcoming, jam-packed with exciting cities and idyllic islands. Try Thai cooking lessons, bamboo rafting, diving or learn to become an elephant mahout.

Vietnam – Amazing culture, cities, history and relaxing beaches and over the Easter holidays. Great weather across the country.

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Perhaps combine with the Grand Canyon or ranching in Arizona.

South Africa – Cape Town. A beautiful city with so many sights to see – Robben Island, Jackass Penguins, whale watching and Table Mountain are just a few. Combine with a stay at a malaria-free game reserve to see the Big Five.

Caribbean – Kids train with sporting legends from rugby, tennis and football, while parents can relax in the warmth of the Caribbean sun in St Vincent.

With direct flights from Manchester/Gatwick to Barbados, St Lucia, Antigua or Jamaica, choose from one of many chic family friendly hotels.

Europe Ski – The snow should remain in resorts such as Zermatt, Lech and Val d’Isère until late April allowing ski or snowboard in the Easter break.

Contact Gill at Embarque Travel to discuss your family holiday.

Embarque Travel 17 Sandstock Road, Pocklington East Yorkshire, YO42 2HN Tel: 01759 301613 www.embarquetravel.co.uk

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Dining at Crab Manor is a quirky experience, but you need an overnight stay to fully appreciate its luxurious eccentricity, says Phoebe Seymour.

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magine waking up in some of the most extravagant and exotic hotel rooms in the world. Only a selected few can say they indulged in the luxury of the Taj Mahal Palace in Mumbai, revelled in the glitz of The Ritz in London or partied at the Bellagio in Las Vegas.

But at Crab Manor in Asenby, you can stay in rooms inspired by all these iconic venues and many more. They offer eight manor bedrooms and nine luxury bedrooms.

My partner and I stayed in the Venetian Cipriani Palace room, an opulent bedroom with black and white Tema & Variazioni wallpaper (a homage to iconic Italian designer Piero Fornasetti), a dramatic dressing table topped with masquerade ball masks and glass perfume bottles and an ensuite bathroom with a free-standing bath and a classicItalian mural.

This was not the only room brimming with wonders at this AA five-star and two-rosette hotel. As we descended into the hall, we discovered battered vintage suitcases, deer heads mounted on the walls and silverware perched on an antique chest-of-drawers.

They also invite you to search for a hidden beer tap, where you can help yourself to a refreshing pint. It was quirky details like these that made our stay both unique and classy – not an easy balance to strike.

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as there was a collection of nautical-themed, vintage accessories in every nook and cranny.

The lamp shades and ornaments were askew, giving the impression we were at sea, whilst the candle-lit tables and the sound of Louis Armstrong crooning in the background created a sophisticated atmosphere.

I enjoyed chargrilled tiger prawns and king prawns smothered in tandoori sauce with mini naan breads, followed by moreish stone bass with salty and crispy skin on a bed of mushrooms, with chunks of chorizo and potato gnocci in red wine sauce.

My partner chose a full-flavoured vegetable soup from the vegetarian menu before tucking into a juicy mediumrare fillet of beef with spinach, portabello mushroom and chips in a rich gravy. This was all accompanied by a bottle of fruity house white wine, Le Bouquet de Georges Duboeuf Blanc.

To finish, I had a knickerbocker glory packed with layers of strawberry sponge, meringue, mango, raspberries, vanilla ice cream, and cream. My partner had a Tia Maria crème brûlée filled with a smooth, espresso caramel cream with warm chocolate chip cookies on the side.

After a stroll around the hotel gardens with its hedged arches, communal sauna and hot tub, and a look around the plush, traditional drawing room, we returned to our room for a comfortable night’s sleep.

In the morning, we made our way to the sun-lit conservatory for toast and croissants, followed by scrambled egg on toast for my

partner and smoked Hodgsons haddock with poached eggs and tomatoes for me.

It had been a weird and wonderful experience, and I can’t wait to return to discover even more of the manor’s fabulous quirks.

What we ate Starters Grilled tandoori tiger and king prawns, garlic and coriander flat breads and mango and cucumber dip, £14 Seasonal vegetables soup with red lentils and a crispy Wensleydale spring roll, £6 Mains Roast fillet of stone bass, potato gnocchi, chorizo, wild mushrooms and red wine sauce, £20 Roast prime aged fillet of beef, peppered spinach, garlic mushrooms, hot dog onions, corned beef fritters, burgundy sauce, and handcut chips, £33 Desserts The Crab’s knickerbocker glory, £8.50 Tia Maria Ccappuccino crème brûlée, £8.50 Drinks Bottle of Le Bouquet de Georges Duboeuf Blanc, £26.90 Crab & Lobster Crab Manor Hotel, Dishforth Road, Asenby, Thirsk, YO7 3QL Tel: 01845 577286 Email: reservations@crabandlobster.co.uk www.crabandlobster.co.uk

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Grand, luxurious, relaxing – Judges Country House Hotel is guilty as charged, says Chris Wilson.

Marvellous, m’lud!

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he circuit judges of North Yorkshire who made Kirklevington Hall their unofficial home from home during the 1970s were no fools; this magnificent Victorian country house with splendid views of manicured lawns and sweeping countryside must have been ideal for a spot of dinner and relaxation after a hard day of laying down the law.

Now fully restored as a country house hotel, it remains an ideal setting for anyone looking for a luxurious escape from the cares of the world. Situated just a couple of miles from the bustling, prosperous town of Yarm, it’s within easy reach of Harrogate and Leeds – perfect for a night away, whatever the occasion.

Judges Hotel (see what they did there?) is plush without being posh, and is run by cheerful folk who seem genuinely delighted that you decided to spend a few hours in their company.

Staying over provides the opportunity to savour all the attractions the hotel has to offer, from the sweeping grand staircase to the generously sized bedrooms with comfortable beds, deluxe Egyptian cotton bedding and ultra-modern bathrooms with upmarket toiletries and even a television sunk into the wall above the whirlpool bath.

If you fancy a stroll before dinner, the woodland walks and bike trails are well worth investigating, but do be in good time for an aperitif in the lounge, which offers the full Downton effect with gorgeous rugs,

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squishy settees and real fires. We were also offered superior pre-dinner nibbles of squid crisps with mussel aioli, goat’s cheese beignets and rocket and ginger shooters.

We dined in the conservatory, and lovely outdoor lighting gave the grounds a magical quality at dusk, enhanced by the sight of bunnies darting in and out of the shadows.

For once I was glad not to see rabbit on the menu.

What we ate: Starters Goosenaugh duck, spiced pears, £11.95 Crab, apple, sorrel, £11.95 Mains 28 day dry aged beef fillet, smoked onions, ash, boudin noir, £34.50 Turbot, shellfish ragu, sea vegetables, mustard, £34.50 Desserts Cheese, chutneys, homemade walnut bread, £11.95 Spiced plum, mango, cardamom, lime, £11.95 Drinks Bottle Pino Sangiovese, £25.50 Coffee & petit fours, £5.95 per person Judges Country House Hotel Kirklevington Hall, Kirklevington, Yarm, North Yorkshire, TS15 9LW Tel: 01642 789000 www.judgeshotel.co.uk

A beetroot and goats cheese amuse bouche and seriously good bread rolls served with softened salty butter added to our sense of wellbeing.

White table linen and silver service is the order of the day here and the meal that we luxuriated in was fine dining by anyone’s definition, but without a hint of stuffiness.

Starters of sparklingly fresh crab with matchsticks of crisp apple and a sorrel salad, and a duck terrine with spiced pears, set the tone beautifully.

Our main course dishes of beef fillet and turbot were both precisely cooked. My companion’s request for beef cooked “medium-rare, but more rare than medium” might have been a recipe for confusion, but chef seemed to know what was required – nicely seared on the outside, rare in the middle. The fish was pure white, flaky and very moist, yet another small triumph of perfect timing.

After sharing a good cheese selection and a spiced plum pudding we were back in the lounge, under the watchful eye of various bewigged judges staring down from hung portraits, for excellent coffee and petit fours.

In such a relaxed setting, a good night’s sleep was assured and a full English breakfast – cooked to order, not left to sweat under a hotplate – was predictably excellent.

For a stopover in a hotel that feels like it’s in a parallel universe but is within easy driving distance, Judges Country House Hotel delivers the goods; a favourable verdict is guaranteed.

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Fiona Barber discovers a world of flavours on offer at Around the World in 80 Beers.

Global taste sensation

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nyone in search of ‘beer-topia’ – the mythical state achieved when all of the worlds’s beers have been sampled – could be forgiven for thinking that their prayers have been answered when they walk through the doors of Around The World In 80 Beers.

Located in The Bierkeller entertainment complex in Leeds city centre, Around The World sits on the ground floor – under Shooters and above The Bierkeller. And in fact, its name doesn’t do justice because it actually stocks more than 100 different makes of beer.

Beer passports are even available for customers to get a stamp once they have ‘visited’ a country. Those who complete the entire journey are entered into a draw for the chance to win a round-the-world trip for two.

Variation doesn’t just come in the form of beer though. Around The World’s food menu offers a whole host of dishes. Burgers, pizzas, ribs wings, Caribbean red snapper curry, chilli con carne and Bavarian Bierkeller classics such as curry wurst pizza and pretzels, ensure there is something to suit all tastes.

Our Around The World adventure began in Germany and the Czech Republic, with a taste of Erdinger and Kusovice. The cool liquid was the perfect refreshing accompaniment to our starter: ten chicken pieces, which came with a choice of mild, medium, hot or nuclear sauce. While we’re both partial to a chilli kick, we weren’t feeling quite daring enough for

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What we ate: Starter Ten chicken pieces, £3.95

Mains Bratwurst with fries, £5.95 nuclear and so opted Bavarian curry wurst with fries, £5.95 for hot, which added a welcome warmth Dessert to the tender meat.

Cheesecake, £2.95 For mains, we Chocolate cake, £2.95 decided to put some Drinks Bierkeller classics to the Erdinger (pint), £4.50 test with a bratwurst and a Budvar, £3.60 Bavarian curry wurst. My Mojito (two-for-one), £6.45 bratwurst arrived proudly bursting out of its brioche Around The World In 80 Beers finger bun with a side of crisp 123 The Headrow, Leeds, LS1 5RD Tel: 08455 333 000 skinny fries. My partner’s bowl of curry wurst www.atw80.com was a generous portion of sliced sausage @Leeds80beersbar coated in a tomato-based curry sauce. Both proved to be the ideal Friday afternoon indulgence. A slice of chocolate fudge cake and a raspberry and white chocolate cheesecake were the ideal way to round off our feast, by which time, it was happy hour, and time for a n Live Lounge every Thursday with some of mojito or two.

Leeds’ finest acoustic talent. Shows start at 7pm While our quest of beerand acts start from 8pm topia remains a far-away n Throughout the Rugby World Cup enjoy a dream, a return visit is pie and drink from the same nation for £7.95 in definitely on the cards to Shooters Sports Bar (upstairs from Around The sample more of what’s on World in 80 Beers) offer. Finishing our n Happy hour (4-7pm Sunday-Friday) includes a cocktails, we headed down selected bottle of beer for £2, a selected to the Bierkeller for an draught beer for £2.45 and two-for-one house evening filled with steins, cocktails. singing and swaying with n 50 per cent off food 12-4pm Monday-Friday the oompah band. n Various ‘beer suitcases’ are available (20 If it’s great food, drink bottles for £70) and entertainment you’re after, The Bierkeller complex For more offers and details visit www.atw80.com certainly ticks all the right boxes.

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Dish restaurant is an independently owned business which prides its self on producing some of the best of British cuisines.

Book your place now! – also taking Christmas bookings Tel: 01133182274 or visit www.dishdining.co.uk 19 Boar Lane • Leeds • West Yorkshire • LS1 6EA

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Welcome to the Chequers Inn The perfect Country Pub nestled in the heart of Ledsham

We can’t wait to meat you S T O C K D A L E S O F Y O R K S H I R E C O M I N G S O O N

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he Chequers Inn offers a true taste of Yorkshire with a selection of regional ales and a delicious daily food menu showcasing locally sourced produce.

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With the change of seasons comes a change of menus, with our head chef of 15 years David Siddall selecting only the freshest, seasonal produce. Our Sunday lunch offering and specials menu changes weekly.

Claypit Lane, South Milford, Ledsham, Leeds, LS25 5LP Tel: 01977 683135 www.thechequersinn.com Open Monday to Saturday 11am – 11pm (Food 12pm – 9.15pm) Sunday 12pm – 6pm (Food 12pm – 5pm)

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NS Food & Drink

A San Carlo Christmas

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ou may be dreaming of that perfect white Christmas, but after tasting our brand new festive menu, it’ll have you rockin’ around the table, having a happy holiday!

We’ve been working with our chef consigliere, Aldo Zilli, to put together a flavour-packed Italian menu for December, and think it’s our best yet. Choose from a spread including the brandy infused tagliolini con aragosta (Venetian egg pasta with lobster), chicken breast in a divine stilton cheese sauce, as well as some celebratory champagne sorbet to get you in the spirit.

Or, if it’s turkey that you’re after, we’ve got a delicious Italian version filled with chestnut stuffing.

Santa Carlo is definitely coming to town!

We’ve also got indulgent delights such as terrina di pollo con porto (quenelles of chicken liver pate with port and cranberry), there’s melt in your mouth pan-fried seabass in white wine with seasonal winter mushrooms, and options like the irresistible vegetarian classic melanzane parmigiana (baked sliced aubergine layered with parmeza cheese and tomato). There’s also traditional British bits like Christmas pudding mixed in too!

To finish 2015 in celebratory fashion, join us for a New Year’s special menu and dine on the likes of scaloppini di vitello alla crema (escalope of veal served with white wine, mushrooms and cream sauce) and carre di agnello (rack of lamb in breadcrumbs with fresh parsley, garlic and mixed herbs). There’s coffee and petitfours to complete the feast.

No matter what size your party is – family gathering, business meeting or romantic celebratory meal – we’ve got the fantastic Flying Pizza venue in Roundhay, and why not see in 2016 with some prosecco at

our spectacular marble bar in San Carlo in central Leeds.

As you can see, we love food and we love a reason to enjoy it, so if you’re looking ahead to a sumptuous Christmas dinner, a special occasion, or ending the year on a high, then we’d love to partner up with you to make it memorable. Join us for our threecourse festive dining experience, our Christmas Day lunch, or New Year’s Eve dining.

For more information, and to secure your table, call us at San Carlo Leeds on 0113 246 1500 or Flying Pizza on 0113 266 6501, or email leeds@sancarlo.co.uk, flyingpizza@sancarlo.co.uk or visit our website www.sancarlo.co.uk.

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Orhan Girgin of Lavanta Restaurant Lavanta opens this month and it is my first owned restaurant as chef-proprietor, having cooked for many years at an awardwining Mediterranean restaurant. Every day now offers new and exciting challenges in my journey to make Lavanata the best in Yorkshire. Our menu is classic and contemporary Mediterranean and European cuisine with a wide choice of meze platters and grills and new specials every week. My speciality is my mixed grilled fish and shellfish platter. As a chef you must love your craft and have passion in everything you do.

259 Otley Road,West Park, Leeds, LS16 5LN Tel: 0113 2745525 lavantarestaurant.co.uk

Kitchen secrets Some of the region’s top chefs tell Northside what they love about their jobs.

Nyk Snook of The Anchor at Whixley The Anchor is well known for its traditional home-cooked English food and roast meats, including our locally sourced, excellent quality beef and pork. Also, firm customer favourites are the Anchor steak and ale pie and our slow-braised lamb shoulder with rosemary and redcurrant.

My day usually involves planning and preparing the day’s menu to include seasonal items, checking availability and forecasting the week’s business and meeting and serving our customers.

Young chefs should attend catering college to learn the basics of cookery and underpin this with planned experience in a variety of good establishments to gain a full understanding of the catering industry.

New Road,Whixley,York,YO26 8AG Tel: 01423 330432 www.anchorinnwhixley.com

Paul Jarvis of Vavasour Restaurant, Hazlewood Castle I have been serving modern-British food at the Vavasour Restaurant for five years. Each day involves prepping sections, helping junior chefs in their day-to-day work, completing kitchen paperwork and orders, and stock control.

My signature dish is a baked vanilla cheesecake, lemon curd, macerated blueberries and pistachio meringue.

Although my background hasn’t involved much pastry, I’m quite fond of this dish.

My advice to aspiring chefs is: read, watch and find out everything you can.

And enjoy food – if you don’t you’ll hate the job.

Hazlewood Castle, Paradise Lane, Tadcaster LS24 9NJ Tel: 01937 535353 www.hazlewood-castle.co.uk

David Siddall of The Chequers Inn I’ve been at The Chequers Inn for 15 years and I love knowing that at the end of a long day, customers are satisfied and happy.

We offer a mix of traditional bar food, as well as classic French cooking with a modern twist.

As well as ordering and preparing food each day, cooking starters and mains and ensuring the food is presented well, I also try to motivate the kitchen staff so we always maintain our high standards.

Aspiring chefs need dedication, imagination, flair, passion, high standards and a sense of humour.

Ledsham, Leeds, LS25 5LP Tel: 01977 683135 www.thechequersinn.com

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We are proud to announce the launch of our

Christmas Menu fifty50 continues to go from strength to strength - our head chef Darren and his team are looking forward to welcoming and presenting you with a festive dining experience to remember!!

‘fifty50’ is a brand new, exciting bar and restaurant concept.

We opened our doors in December and have quickly established ourselves as THE place to eat and drink in Boston Spa and its surrounding areas.

The restaurant is housed in our basement and lends itself to a superb atmosphere while you enjoy our Head Chef Darren’s varied and mouthwatering menu.

For starters try our fabulous Rabbit, Pheasant and Pigeon terrine served with sea salted toasts and a quince jelly. Perhaps for mains you would opt for our Soy Belly Pork with crackling, apple bon bons, black pudding mash and a cranberry jus.

Choose our Chocolate Panettone Bread & Butter Pudding with vanilla custard for desert. Our Christmas Menu is available from 1st December and is priced at £29.95 per person, booking is strongly advised.

Please visit our website to view our full offering.

Book now on 01937 841038 or email fifty50bspa@outlook.com for availibility.

Please follow us on facebook and twitter or visit our website www.fifty50bostonspa.co.uk for further information.

All the staff look forward to welcoming you to fifty50.

146 High Street, Boston Spa, Wetherby LS23 6BW | 01937 841038 | www.fifty50bostonspa.co.uk

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NS Meet the Chef

Paul Marshal of Brasserie 1 at The Craiglands Hotel

Jonathan Elvin of Stockdales of Yorkshire I am food mad and enjoy everything about the food world. I joined in Stockdales in July and, with it being a new place, a typical day is focused around training and organisation.

We are a modern British steak restaurant and the menu will centre around prime cuts of aged British beef cooked over coal in our Josper oven. The jewel in our crown is our very own Yorkshire Wagyu beef and we showcase this through various cuts on the Josper as well as a Wagyu beef burger and Wagyu beef cheek dish.

My advice to any chef is to work through the ranks, get good foundations and learn your craft well. There are no shortcuts!

Stockdales of Yorkshire, 8 South Parade, Leeds, LS1 5QX www.stockdales-restaurant.com

Darren Danby of Fifty50 The thing I love most about being a chef is customer reactions to great, new and simple food. At Fifty50 we serve American-style bistro food with an Italian influence and my favourite dish is my wild mushroom, pea and aged cheddar arancini balls with sunflower and pecorino pasta. It’s important to work hard, listen and observe in this business. Work at the best places you can that match the type and style of food you want to cook.

146 High Street, Boston Spa, LS23 6ER Tel: 01937-841038 www.fifty50bostonspa.co.uk

Jon Wilkinson of Dish Dining Being creative, having no boundaries with food from all walks of life/cultures and seeing guests enjoy our food are the best things about my job. Each day I arrange with suppliers delivery of fresh produce, prepare ingredients from for lunch service and prep for the days to come.

We serve modern-British cuisine and my signature dish is roasted venison fillet, with orange-zest scented summer fruits and venison jus. For any aspiring chef, I would say believe in yourself, always think outside the box and do not be scared to experiment, that’s how you learn.

19 Boar Lane, Leeds, LS1 6EA Tel: 0113 318 2274 www.dishdining.co.uk

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We serve a variety of dishes, from pub grub like beef and ale pie, fish and chips and burgers in our bar, to fine dining in our restaurant.

I wouldn’t say I have a signature dish, as I am always trying to create new dishes or tweak them, but I consider our version of beef wellington to be as good as they come.

Being a chef is about watching, reading, absorbing knowledge and creating something new and different.

This profession has so many talented chefs, old and young, that even after years in the trade you can still be inspired by them, learn from them and use this to create your own style.

The Craiglands Hotel, Cowpasture Road, Ilkley, West Yorkshire, LS29 8RQ Tel: 0194 430001 www.craiglands.co.uk/brasserie-1

Ash Johnson of The Cairn Hotel The best thing about being a chef is the creativity and I love it when the customer sees the final product.

I also enjoy the high pressure and stress of the kitchen; it’s a real buzz.

My favourite dish is pheasant breast topped with a wild mushroom farce wrapped in puff pastry and served with pickled red cabbage, glazed Chantenay carrots and thyme jus.

Being a chef is a very hard job and can be very tedious when first starting. But as long as you put the hours in and grit your teeth, you will make it.

Ripon Road, Harrogate, HG1 2JD Tel: 01423 504005 www.strathmorehotels.com/Cairn+Hotel

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T H E C R A I G L A N D S H OT E L Christmas is a truly magical time of year, and whether you are getting together with family and friends, or having a night out with your work colleagues, we at The Craiglands Hotel welcome you to join us in our beautiful hotel that just oozes Christmas tradition and festive cheer.

Please contact the hotel for more information and bookings.

Cowpasture Road, Ilkley, West Yorkshire, LS29 8RQ Email: christmas@craiglands.co.uk Tel: 01943 886456 Website: www.craiglands.co.uk

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Glass of Bubbly & cocktail hors d'oeuvres on arrival, 2 course Gala Buffet with freshly brewed tea or coffee and petit fours PLUS Live Band & Alex B Cann DJ until 1am £49.95 per person Served at 8.00pm

Ripon Road • Harrogate • North Yorkshire HG1 2JD • Tel: 01423 504005 Email: salescairn@strathmorehotels.com • www.strathmorehotels.com

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Every child is valued

Words: Fiona Barber

Westville House School prides itself its exceptional education and on encouraging every pupil to be the best they can be.

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tarting a new job is a daunting prospect for anyone. And this couldn’t be truer than when the position involves taking leadership of an entire school. But it seems that Ian Shuttleworth, who recently became head teacher of Westville House School, is more than up to the challenge.

Ian, who is married with two young children, joined the school having previously been deputy head at Queen Elizabeth’s Grammar School in Wakefield. He specialises in teaching sports and mathematics and says he is excited to be involved in such a wonderful family school. “I am proud to be maintaining and building upon the existing achievements Westville and I am a firm believer in valuing every individual child, as each has an important role to play in the life of the school.”

Ian is also very keen to embrace an everwidening range of learning experiences and enrichment opportunities, both inside and outside the classroom. “To have a school full of happy, enthusiastic and well-motivated children who are confident and genuinely love arriving at school each day is key,” he says.

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children to be the best version of themselves.”

Many new children have also recently joined Westville House School, to take advantage of the exceptional education on offer. This independent school, which caters for children ages three to 11, was founded in 1960 and is set in a stunning leafy location overlooking the Wharfe Valley in Ilkley.

The school’s academic success speaks for itself, with SATS results that were the 35th best in the country, but Westville House offers so much more than scholarly achievement. The curriculum provides a diverse range, with activities such as fencing, canoeing and first aid forming part of the timetable. Each child learns French and a musical instrument from a young age and extra-curricular activities include running, art, football and hockey. The school even boasts a dedicated sports hall, tennis courts and an athletics field, as well as an outdoor classroom in which every subject is taught.

The maximum class size of 21 ensures each child gets the attention they need and, as children move up the school. they are presented with more challenges and with more opportunities for school trips and learning outside the classroom environment.

The school also offers advice to parents of older children in all-important decisions about high school, and supports pupils with entrance examination preparation where appropriate.

Westville House School has strong links with the community and is sponsoring the Ilkley Literature Festival (2-18 October). The school hosts community days in which pupils from local schools are invited to participate.

Last year, Westville House sponsored The Big Sing, which featured choirs from local schools performing a huge concert together.

Despite its independent status, Westville House School is very inclusive. There is no entrance exam and the school welcomes interest from everybody – prospective parents who haven’t considered private education may be very pleasantly surprised.

An open week for prospective parents begins on Saturday 10 October and continues from Monday 12 to Friday 16 October.Visit the school to see the beautiful setting and outstanding facilities for yourself.

Westville House School Carter’s Lane, Middleton, Ilkley, LS29 0DQ Tel: 01943 608053 www.westvillehouseschool.co.uk

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JOIN US For an exciting Open Week full of fun and activities

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Visit our Open Morning on Saturday 10th October 10.00am-12.00pm.

Come along and meet our new Headmaster Mr Ian Shuttleworth and look at all this exceptional school has to offer.

for girls & boys ages 3–11

Pop in during a working school day from Monday 12th to Friday 16th October.

You will be met with a warm welcome and see the school in action.

Call Mrs Rebecca Farthing, the School Secretary for further details on 01943 608053.

For more information please call 01943 608053 or visit us at www.westvilleschool.co.uk

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Queen Ethelburga’s Collegiate Independent Education Girls & Boys 3 to 19 years Day & Boarding Thorpe Underwood, Yorkshire. Phone: 01423 333 330 Email: info@QE.org Web: www.QE.org

Are we all about academics?

No, but were you aware the Daily Telegraph and The Times both rank QE College as the top most academically successful day and boarding school in the North for A*/ A grades at A Level and equivalent results and our Faculty of Queen Ethelburga’s, the second most academically successful co-educational day and boarding school in the North for A*/ A grades at A Level and equivalent results?

Are we all about Sport?

No independent school in the North has the equivalent of our £20m Sports Village.

A parent said we are now in a league above the rest. See: www.sportsvillageqe.org

Are we all about superb facilities?

No, but we have invested over £80m in superb new teaching facilities and resources in the last 8 years - way more than any other independent school in the North.

Are we all about boarding?

No, but no one comes close to the quality of our boarding accommodation. The best in the UK. All bedrooms have private bathroom, air-con, TV, phone & mini-kitchen.

Are we all about day pupils?

A LEVEL RESULTS 2015 QE COLLEGE Overall pass rate 100% A*/A - A level results - 81% A*/B - A level results - 98% QE FACULTY Overall pass rate 100% A*/A - A level results - 81% A*/B - A level results - 97% “We were looking for our children to change schools. However in the independent sector this has financial implications. Our problems in this regard were solved by the offer of Day or Boarding Awards (our choice) for both children. They moved, are now happy, and doing very well. QE is growing in size because it is run in a refreshing, modern and much better way. There are plenty of day children.”

No, but it is interesting to note our day fees are, on average, over 14% less cost than other local independent schools and our bus service covers a very big local area.

Is it all about Scholarships and Awards?

No, but then again who else offers over £3m in Scholarships and Awards every year?

Even without any form of Scholarship or Award, sending your child to QE could save you between £3,000 and £7,000 in day fees a year, compared to elsewhere.

All of the above are perhaps the reasons why appreciably more parents have chosen QE this year than last year.

SPECIAL BOARDING AWARDS Worth up to £75,500 Awarded to outstanding, high achieveing students in categories Academic and/or Sport. Awards based on experience and ability, subject to interview and assessment. (Note a 30% award may be given under this scholarship type for our Elite Sport programmes).

FAMILY SIBLING AWARDS Day & Boarding Our discounts are bigger than others, if indeed they even offer them.

Brothers & sisters - boarders from 12% - 20%, day pupils 10%.

Enjoy a 6th Form education at QE and pay no fees!....

Day Award up to £25,000, Boarding Award up to £65,000 If your child’s GCSE grades are predicted 10 Grade A star GCSE’s worth up to 100% of the fees 9 A star and 1 A Grade GCSE’s worth up to 90% of the fees 8 A star and 2 A Grade GCSE’s worth up to 75% of the fees 7 A star and 3 A Grade GCSE’s worth up to 60% of the fees

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The question of reasonable financial provision is raised by Irwin Mitchell’s Paula Myers.

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Inheritance Act changes

t Irwin Mitchell we have seen a dramatic increase in cases involving claims against estates where we have to ask the Court to re-write a will in order to make sufficient and reasonable financial provision for a client who has not been properly provided for. Sometimes this happens quite unexpectedly.

The number of cases has increased enormously for spouses, generally women in a second marriage scenario who are left in conflict with adult children from the previous marriage or relationship. In these circumstances, the children will expect to receive their inheritance or what they believe they are entitled to; the spouse can sometimes be left with a share of the estate which is not sufficient enough for them to live on, or which dramatically impacts their lifestyle.

It is often tax efficient to leave a life interest for the spouse so that she has a roof over her head and an income from the estate or trust. This also means that the children would then inherit in a tax efficient way on her death. This does not work so much if there is a relationship where there is an age difference between spouses and where the second wife is similar in age to the children

from marriage number one. However, we often see scenarios like this which may sound perfectly reasonable in practice but only so long as the choice of trustee is correct.

Too often, a father will want to please everyone and so will grant his children access to the purse strings by appointing them as trustees. This can leave spouses feeling unnecessarily controlled or restricted and find that their life interest and conditions to remain living in a property are all too onerous without any freedom to live their lives.

We have dealt with cases where the trustees have not properly looked after the spouse or they have delayed in making payment in order to make matters difficult.

We have also dealt with cases where there has been a close and civil relationship during lifetime but this has changed as soon as money and assets are discussed after death.

If you are in this position, we have vast experience of dealing with inheritance act claims and can offer a range of funding options. This option is also available to cohabitees, people maintained by the deceased, adult and minor children. ww.irwinmitchell.com

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New range at Harrogate showroom Lewis & Hobbs Harrogate have introduced Rotpunkt to their showroom.The range offers outstanding quality and craftsmanship with an affordable price tag, as well as a large selection of door finishes and beautiful surfaces in a wide range of colours that are sure to have the wow factor.

Call into the showroom to see the new range of products.

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Clifton Park Hospital opens new cosmetic service to York Clifton Park Hospital, renowned for its speciality in orthopaedic surgery with nearly 100 per cent of patients recommending the hospital, is now opening its doors to a new clinic. Clifton Cosmetic will be the new home to some of Yorkshire’s leading surgeons, offering all areas of cosmetic surgery for the body, face and breasts for both men and women.

General manager Jason Burton commented: “This is an exciting new addition to the services we offer at Clifton Park. People in the York area considering cosmetic surgery will be delighted to have the opportunity to see our vastly experienced consultants on their doorstep without the need to make expensive trips to London.”

Clifton Cosmetic will open on 22 October with a free cosmetic open evening.Visitors will have the chance to have a one-to-one chat with a cosmetic consultant and have a look around the hospital. A team of dedicated staff will also be present to help answer any questions.

Visitors can book for this event (places will be limited) by calling 01904 464550 or by visiting www.cliftonparkhospital.co.uk.

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New restaurant for Leeds city centre

New look for Brasserie Blanc Leeds

Stockdales of Yorkshire is due to open on South Parade in Leeds. In addition to the 100seater restaurant, there will be a sociable bar area, a private dining area seating up to ten guests and a chef’s table.

The menu will centre around prime cuts of beef (including Wagyu) that have been aged for 28 days and seared over coal in the Jospur oven, giving the meat a unique flavour. It also includes dishes such as gin-cured salmon, duck egg and truffle soldiers and a chargrilled Caesar salad.

Yorkshire born head chef Jonathan Elvin has trained with the likes of Gordon Ramsay at Claridges and Mark Fosh in Palma de Mallorca.

Brasserie Blanc on Sovereign Street, Leeds, has reopened following a major makeover.

The new interior gives the brasserie a more relaxed feel and a waterside bar overlooks the river, offering wines by the glass, cocktails and local beers.

Other features will include a unique cheese counter where diners can choose from a selection of British and French cheeses, a large kitchen table for a ‘French feast’ with friends and, for the first time, there will be a breakfast menu.

General manager Marta Gonzalez said: “After eight successful years in Leeds it’s time for something different. We will have a similar menu but in lovely new surroundings and of course the bar area - something our customers have been asking for.”

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Sovereign Street, Leeds. Tel: 0113 220 6060. www.brasserieblanc.com

Hand-crafted chocolates A new handmade chocolate boutique and cafe has opened on The Avenue in Alwoodley, Leeds. Cloggs Truffles specialises in handcrafted chocolate truffles and luxury coffee.

To find out more, search ‘Cloggs Truffles’ on Facebook.

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How to pick the perfect pumpkin

Go Wild in Harrogate Wild, a new 38-cover restaurant by critically acclaimed chef Jim Key, opens in Harrogate on 8 October and promises a fresh and imaginative approach to getting the best from local, seasonal and foraged ingredients.

Jim has worked for some of the finest hospitality brands and highly acclaimed restaurants around the country, including The Devonshire Arms in Bolton Abbey, where he was first appointed head chef at the tender age of 21. He also finished in the top five of ‘The Great British Dish’ TV series with his pistachio, cherry and goats cheese dessert.

Jim said: “My work will challenge the dining norm.

The ingredients will be thoughtful, inspiring and most definitely never ever fussy.”

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Farmer Copleys in Pontefract has grown an array of pumpkins in every size, shape, flavour and colour.

If you plan to eat your pumpkin, choose a dense-fleshed variety as they are great for roasting and have a small area in the middle with seeds. Crown Prince, Pumpkin Rouge or miniature are good examples.

If you’re going to carve your pumpkin, look online for design inspiration and then choose the type that suits. Baby Bears are good for small children, and the popular Racer is easy to carve due to its high water content. The flesh can also be used to make soup or pumpkin pie.

Pick your own at the farm on 10 and 11 October and head along to the pumpkin festival days (PYO also available) on 17, 18, 24 and 31 October 10am-4pm.Visit www.farmercopleys.co.uk or search ‘Farmercopleys’ on Facebook for more information.

Revolución de Cuba opens in Leeds The £1.5million Latin American rum bar and club, Revolución de Cuba, opens on Call Lane in Leeds at the end of October on the site previously occupied by Baracoa Luxe Bar. Creating 80 new jobs, the dynamic split-level venue will feature a main showpiece bar, a live music stage, two upstairs bars and a 700-capacity club and function room.

Leeds general manager Chris Sleaford said: “The bar is really coming together and will look amazing when finished – think ‘Miami meets Cuba’. We have a fantastic menu with Latin-inspired food and rum-based cocktails, and with live music the atmosphere will be something totally different.”

Latest German kitchen ranges unveiled at show Four of the north’s best in-toto Kitchens design studios are thrilled to be exhibiting at the Homebuilding & Renovating Show in Harrogate from 6 to 8 November. The full-service fitted kitchen specialists from in-toto Halifax, in-toto York, in-toto Batley and in-toto Leeds have joined together to unveil some of the latest German kitchen ranges and provide expert kitchen design advice to visitors at the show.

Visitors will not only see the unique kitchen designs, which are available to buy at the show, they will also be able to register to receive a free Quooker boiling water tap if they order an intoto kitchen from either the Halifax, York, Batley or Leeds studio before the end of May 2016.

Part of a nationwide franchise of nearly 50 high street design studios, each with KBSA membership, in-toto is one of the UK’s leading fitted kitchen specialists, celebrating over three decades of expert-driven kitchen design and installation.

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Sir Gary Verity cuts the ribbon at Tong Garden Centre

Sir Gary Verity opens garden centre Tong Garden Centre was officially reopened by Welcome to Yorkshire’s chief executive, Sir Gary Verity, in September and hundreds of well-wishers joined in the celebrations.

Sir Gary said: “I was delighted to open Tong Garden Centre and meet the fantastic team of dedicated staff who are working tirelessly to turn it not only into a great place to shop and buy Yorkshire produce but also into a great tourist attraction for the region.”

School friends Mark Farnsworth and Tom Megginson, who bought the ailing centre in May, have invested in an extended plant department, the Grasshoppers children’s adventure playground, and a coffee shop and restaurant. They have also introduced retail shops including Mountain Warehouse and William’s Farm Kitchen.

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From archaeologists to anthropologists, study is often linked to exploration and the gathering of objects. Create your own world of wonders by giving your décor a vintage explorer twist.

Think old globes, worn suitcases and hints of botany and entomology in the form of plant prints and butterfly motifs. Embrace your inner Indiana Jones and inject some adventure into your home.

RIGHT: This wallpaper cleverly captures the shelves of the British Museum with detailed butterfly illustrations complete with Latin names on a mottled aged background to create that perfect period look. £125 from www.limelace.co.uk RIGHT: This revival egg timer can be used practically in the kitchen or as a stylish ornament in the living room. £40 from www.houseoffraser.co.uk LEFT: This inspiration piece has been designed using your favourite travel quotes on a vintage style map.

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Whilst often considered a secondary product within your home, the garage door by tradition is usually the single biggest component on the exterior of your property.

It provides the secure barrier between internal and external spaces and can significantly alter the opinions of neighbours and friends regarding the appearance of your house.

According to many garage door companies, the most common reason why consumers change their garage door is for cosmetic purposes. A new garage door offers increased curb appeal adding value to your house. Choosing a door that compliments other exterior features of your home, such as your front door and windows, can also give the impression of higher class, value and wealth to the passer-by.

However, in the past five years, the secondary benefits to adding new garage doors have swayed more homeowners to part with their cash and change their doors more frequently.

ABi Garage Doors Director Luke Pierce comments: “Whilst many garage door purchases still focus on appearance, more garage doors are now being picked because of other advantages, such as thermal or sound

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‘Whilst many garage door purchases still focus on appearance, more garage doors are now being picked because of other advantages, such as thermal or sound insulation and additional security.’

insulation and additional security.

“The reduction in cost of high quality automatic operation systems has also allowed more consumers to enhance their day to day lives and enjoy the perks a modern door brings.”

Such is the rise in demand for these types of doors, companies like Hörmann are offering differing levels of thickness, which determines the level of insulation and thermal value. The inclusion of a brake also increases thermal performance by up to 15 per cent, significantly reducing heat loss from within the coldest part of any home and saving money on heating bills. This is particularly beneficial should your garage be adjoining or underneath a room, with an integral garage a particular preference of modern builders.

As a main partner of Hörmann, ABi Garage Doors is able to supply, install and repair the very latest garage door products.

We also have a range of front doors so you can have matching front and garage doors.

Our showroom in Leeds has a wide range of different designs and styles on show and you can also speak to one of our experienced sales team.

Alternatively, call ABi Garage Doors on 0113 367 3941 to discuss your individual requirements.

Visit ABi Garage Doors Showroom between 9am and 5pm Monday to Friday and 10am to 1pm Saturday.

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Phoebe Seymour braved the elements and threw herself into the best Yorkshire Outdoors has to offer, from quad biking to clay pigeon shooting.

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riving a 4x4 at frightening 40degree angles, shooting clay pigeons into smithereens and ragging a quad bike through the mud – these are the things thrill-seekers’ dreams are made of. And at Yorkshire Outdoors in Felixkirk, you can live out all these fantasies for real.

Now, I’m far from an adrenaline junkie, but when managing director Richard Fawcett offered me and my partner Josh the Triple Package; 4x4 off-road driving experiences, clay pigeon shooting and quad biking, I decided to feel the fear and do it anyway.

Josh, on the other hand, needed no persuading.

As well as these three major activities, Yorkshire Outdoors also offers segways, kids quads and team building events, which can include specially designed activities, archery and all of the above.

With beautiful views of the Yorkshire countryside and so many activities to pack

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into one day, it’s definitely worth making a weekend of it. One option is to stay at The Carpenter Arms – an award-winning village inn only a five-minute walk away. With a cosy pub and restaurant and contemporary bedrooms that look out onto manicured gardens and rolling hills, it’s the perfect place to relax after an adventurous day.

Josh and I were fortunate enough to sample some lunch (a gourmet burger for him and a vegetable risotto for me) to fuel our action-packed day.

There are many other companies in the UK that do adventure days like these and they don’t come cheap, but with Yorkshire Outdoors, their thorough one-on-one sessions make them brilliant value for money.

“It does cost a little more,” said Richard.

“But, unlike some adventure days, where you have to share your session with a group of strangers, you get a good-quality, personal experience taught by professionals.”

Gordon Wilkinson is one of their fullyqualified 4x4 off-road instructors. He was originally a customer some 16 years ago, but enjoyed driving so much and advanced so quickly, that Yorkshire Outdoors welcomed him as a permanent member of staff.

With Gordon by my side and Josh in the back, we started with the 4x4 off-road driving. Unfortunately (or fortunately – depending whether you like a challenge), it had been raining heavily all morning and the dirt track was full of slippery puddles and deep muddy furrows.

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After Gordon drove us around the track and gave us some advice such as “don’t tuck your thumbs around the wheel” and “don’t use any of your pedals going down hill”, I was ready (or as ready as I was going to be), to drive the huge Defender myself.

At first, I was flustered when the wheel spun through my hands and a sharp incline came into sight, but thanks to Gordon’s patience and words of encouragement, I was soon enjoying the rollercoaster-like highs and lows.

An hour-long introductory session was more than enough to tire me out, so I handed over my last 20 minutes to Josh. He doesn’t drive, but he too picked it up quickly.

Even kids are allowed to drive these beasts so the Off-Road Experience is a great option for all the family.

Next, Gordon dropped us off at the shooting range. There to meet us was John Shipley. As a life-long enthusiast who started shooting at the age of seven, became the North of England Junior Skeet Champion at ten and started teaching by 18, we were in safe hands.

Like Gordon, John was calm and patient.

“It’s all about hand-eye coordination,” he insisted after I’d missed four in a row. He swiftly switched my shotgun for a semiautomatic with bigger cartridges, which meant I was more likely to hit the discs which rose and fell. Sure enough, I started to feel the satisfaction that comes with hitting targets and watching the shards fly apart.

While I gave my arms a rest, Josh moved onto the second round where the discs flew away from him.

This was a lot more challenging for the both of us and we hit one or two each.

Finally, John launched both clay pigeon discs one after another and, though I got better at hitting the ones that rose and fell, I didn’t quite get the hang of the ones that flew away from me.

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Not as easy at it looks... Phoebe masters the art of 4x4 driving with a little help from instructor Gordon Wilkinson

The best advice I got from John was not to think about the gun, but to take my time and focus on the clays – I certainly hit more when I did this. We had three rounds of shooting each, which felt like plenty, and the session was a great introduction to the sport.

John was also our quad bike instructor so, after a quick break and a cup of tea, we each got kitted out with wellies, gloves and helmets and drove out single file.

We drove through three different terrains; the first was a small but very bumpy dirt track, the second was a flat field where we were able to go much faster, and the third was the 4x4 dirt track which had more challenging dips and bends.

The dirt tracks took a lot of concentration so I was happiest whizzing around the flat track. John pulled over and checked on us every now and then and, after about 45 minutes, he could tell my concentration was waning (I started getting

stuck in some tight corners). So sufficiently tired and covered in mud, we returned to the site.

I’m not a massive thrill-seeker, but I thoroughly enjoyed all the activities at Yorkshire Outdoors. If you are a beginner, don’t worry. All the staff are so accommodating and friendly, you’ll be immediately put at ease. If you are a more advanced shooter or driver, the staff will be happy to give you a more challenging experience.

With three tricky tracks to master, quality one-on-one teaching, and plenty more activities besides,Yorkshire Outdoors manage to make you feel both exhilarated and in control. One thing’s for sure, we had a fun, action-packed day we will never forget.

To book your own outdoor adventure, call 01845 537766, free phone 0800 298 6488 or visit www.yorkshire-outdoors.co.uk.

Hot shot... With so many activities to try – such as clay pigeon shooting – it’s worth including a stay at The Carpenters Arms (left)

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MEET THE ALL-NEW XF

There is nothing usual about the all-new Jaguar XF. From its lightweight Aluminium Intensive Architecture, to its extraordinarily efficient Ingenium engines and state of the art connectivity. The all-new XF has arrived and its time for you to put it through its paces. Prices start from £32,300.

LOWER EMISSIONS From 104g/km CO2 (18% BIK) HIGHER FUEL ECONOMY Up to 70.6mpg LOWER TOTAL COST OF OWNERSHIP From Group 25E Insurance rating

Contact us today to book your test drive.

H.A.FOX LEEDS 39-41 BARRACK ROADS, LEEDS LS7 4AB 0113 399 6328 HAFOX.LEEDS.JAGUAR.CO.UK THE ART OF PERFORMANCE Model shown XF 3.0D 300ps S Auto. Official fuel consumption for the All-New Jaguar XF range in mpg (l/100km): Urban: 24.1-58.9 (11.7-4.8); Extra Urban 44.8 78.5 (6.3-3.6); Combined 34.0-70.6 (8.34.0). CO2 Emissions 198-104 (g/km). Official EU Test Figures. For comparison purposes only. Real world figures may differ.

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ALNO Kitchens are joining the World’s Biggest Coffee Morning – and they are inviting everyone along to help them raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support.

Coffees for charity

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oin ALNO Kitchens at the World's Biggest Coffee Morning on Saturday 26th September, in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support.

“We are very proud to be taking part in the World’s Biggest Coffee Morning for the second year in a row, raising money for an incredibly worthy cause. What better way is there to enjoy a freshly brewed coffee and delicious cakes?” says Jon Smith, ALNO Showroom Manager.

Coffee is such a mainstay of our social and working lives – never before have people been so particular about what coffee they make, drink and enjoy. To reflect the demand for ‘proper coffee’ in the home and to demonstrate the theatre a coffee machine can add to the home,

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the team at ALNO would like to invite you to experience its fantastic Miele coffee machines.

So why not join ALNO on Saturday 26th September 2015, 10am – 1pm, at the ALNO flagship kitchen showroom on Gelderd Road in Leeds.

There will be lots to enjoy, including delicious bakes, fresh coffee (and tea!) as well as lots of fun activities and games – all to raise money for a great charity.

ALNO will also be holding a raffle for one lucky person to WIN a Miele vacuum cleaner!

The ALNO Store Leeds 4 The Boulevard, City West One Office Park, Gelderd Road, Leeds, LS12 6NY Tel: 0113 331 5115

Did you know?

Every day in the Leeds area alone, 29 people find out that they suffer from cancer. By 2030, there will be 129,200 or more people living with cancer in West Yorkshire, which is enough to fill Leeds United’s Elland Road Stadium three times over.

Please help ALNO to support Macmillan by dropping into the kitchen showroom, purchasing some delicious cakes and joining in on the numerous activities during the World’s Biggest Coffee Morning. All proceeds will go to Macmillan Cancer Support.

www.regionalmagazine.co.uk

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ALNOCERA CONCRETTO

DESIGN

INNOVATION

QUALITY

The new Concretto colour in our ceramic ALNOCERA range brings a contemporary, urban feel to your home with sophisticated luxury.

Part of the new 2015 ALNO kitchen collection.

ALNO 4 The Boulevard, City West One Office Park, Gelderd Road, Leeds LS12 6NY For a copy of our brochure simply go online or call: 08700 433742

www.alnokitchens.co.uk

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