Northside September 2015

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NS Contents

If you do five things this month...

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Special day... our Confetti supplement is packed with features and advice to make your wedding a memorable occasion.

Dress to impress... look the part in the best new season fashions from local independent stores.

Spectacular setting... with fabulous views, a fascination history and lots to do, you can’t beat Hazlewood Castle for a great day out.

Tasting notes... after I’m A Celebrity and various cooking programmes, Rosemary Shrager wants to pass on her love of food to a new generation

Time to study... with a new academic year approaching, we round up the region’s best educational establishments.

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Your monthly guide for things to do in the region

From blushing brides to dazzling grooms, make sure you stand out from the wedding crowd this season

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From sun-kissed beach ceremonies to traditional church processions, Northside weighs up the options of getting married at home or abroad

What do you buy the couple that already has everything? From cute cups to cosy blankets, we’ve got the gift list covered

The Diary

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Northern Nights

Have you been caught on camera?

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Confetti

Northside’s ultimate wedding guide

Fashion

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Beauty

Wedding day jitters will be a thing of the past with these bridal beauty favourites

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Wedding countdown

From planning your last night of freedom, to picking the perfect venue, planning your big day can be tough

Home and away

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Plan the perfect day

Take inspiration from these local venues and businesses and make sure your wedding goes without a hitch

Home & Garden

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Eating Out

We dine at Thai Jantra, Black Swan and Fire Lake Grill House at Radisson Blu

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With her cookery school, recipe books and TV appearances, Rosemary Shrager tells Stephanie Burns why she revels in her packed schedule

104 schools

Give your children the best possible start in life with the help of some of our region’s finest educational establishments

FRONT COVER: Ever wanted to marry in a castle?

Hazlewood could be the answer.

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Pay as you go 2014 and 2015 have seen marked growth in the number of people without private medical insurance choosing to pay for treatment in a private hospital.

Suzanne Wynne-Jones, business development manager at Spire Leeds Hospital in Roundhay explains some of the factors driving this growth.

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

Suzanne explained: “Probably the most compelling reason is speed of treatment. Rather than waiting many weeks or even months for first appointments and elective surgery in the NHS, patients can simply phone or email a private hospital such as Spire Leeds and book an appointment to see a consultant specialist within a matter of days. Often, they do not even need a GP referral. At the appointment, patients can then arrange rapid appointments for any tests, scans, physiotherapy or surgery “As with many things, having a choice is also crucial; people like to be able to choose which hospital to come to, which consultant to see, when to have an appointment and especially when to have surgery. The cost of private hospital treatment is often more affordable than they think, with out-patient consultations starting from £150.

“Undoubtedly another factor is now the restriction in some of the services that the NHS provides. In some parts of our region for example, varicose vein surgery is often no longer widely offered and many people only have the option of paying privately”.

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

Considering self-pay?

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

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

• Give basic information on procedures and tests.

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

• Liaise with consultant secretaries as necessary.

• Arrange appointments.

• Give information on the costs of diagnostic tests and treatment.

• Provide details of our medical loan scheme.

• Provide information on how soon surgery/test/scans can be done.

• Arrange a tour of the hospital for patients and families.

• Give tips on if and when a GP referral letter is required.

• Put patients in touch with others who have had similar treatment and are happy to share their experience.

Spire Leeds Hospital, Jackson Avenue, Roundhay, Leeds, LS8 1NT.

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A-Z of services at Spire Leeds Hospital

Advantages to choosing private healthcare • You do not have to wait – you can usually book a first appointment to see a consultant within 24 hours and you can usually arrange a scan or surgery within days if you wish.

• You are under the care of a consultant who is a specialist in their field and who will be the same specialist seeing you at each consultant clinic visit.

• We pride ourselves on looking after our patients as patients but also as important customers and we will help organise your care from the first contact you make with us.

• You choose when you come for your appointments, tests, surgery or follow-ups.

• You benefit from the reassurance of being in a large, multi-specialty hospital with 300 specialist consultants.

• You can have most tests/surgery at the same hospital here without the need to travel to another site or hospital.

• You can have procedures with us which may no longer be available on the NHS (examples include varicose vein treatment, benign mole or blemish removal, weight loss surgery and others).

• Recovery times may be improved with personalised, frequent and timely physiotherapy rehabilitiation sessions.

• You can be referred from one specialist to another directly and quickly.

• Our car parking is extensive and free and there are excellent public transport links to the hospital here in Roundhay.

If you would like further information on any procedure, test or paying for your treatment, please email info@spireleeds.com or call our patient advisors on 0113 218 5967 or 0113 218 5977

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Exclusive car service available for private patients We’re now bringing Yorkshire’s largest and most technologically advanced private hospitals to your door step.

Our executive car service is available for private patients in Yorkshire who are having a procedure with us at Nuffield Health Leeds Hospital. Simply let us know at the time of booking and we will organise your collection and return. We want to get you to and from our hospital, stress free and at a time convenient to you. There is no extra cost for this service.

We want to take the hassle out of healthcare by providing a discreet, comfortable and friendly car service. All this and the peace of mind of the Nuffield Health Promise.

Our treatment costs are transparent and covered by a one-off payment; that means no hidden surprises.

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Our prices are totally transparent, inclusive of all costs*. That means no hidden surprises.

We promise to equal any comparable price sold with the same service conditions.** Our relationship with you doesn’t end when you walk out of our hospitals – there are no time limits on your aftercare.***

Executive car service serves insured patients and those paying for themselves receiving a treatment with Nuffield Health Leeds Hospital.

This service is subject to availability. Collection and drop off service is offered within 15 miles of Nuffield Health Hospital, Leeds.

Other geographic areas may be available subject to availability. This service is available for consultant-led pathways only. * Initial consultation(s), diagnostic scans/tests and investigations required to establish a diagnosis are not part of your procedure price. ** Not including Private Patient Units at NHS hospitals. Local area defined as within 15 miles of your chosen Nuffield Health hospital. We will match against written quotes only. *** Where necessary, we promise to assist you to receive any follow up advice, treatment or care that is clinically required. Where a prosthesis is required for your procedure, this is guaranteed for the manufacturer’s expected prosthesis lifetime. Clinically required indicates where further intervention and/or monitoring of your condition is deemed necessary as a direct result of your procedure. The Nuffield Health Promise applies for patients paying for themselves and excludes fertility services.

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NS Legal

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Walking the walk Blacks Solicitors gives regional charities a sporting chance.

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egional law firm Blacks Solicitors established an affiliation with the Iranian Rugby Federation, and in April, James was LLP, which is celebrating its 26th invited by the federation once again, to join year of business, is continuing to the Iranian national team. grow from strength to strength.

This August, Blacks was also delighted to As well as delivering a first-class support James Teagle, associate solicitor in legal service from their Leeds-based offices, the commercial dispute resolution team, as the proactive team has also been getting he set out to complete Ride 24 – a 300-mile involved in an eclectic mix of sports-based cycling challenge for charity. activities, both locally and internationally.

James, along with his team member This spring, Blacks proudly revealed its China Clarke, took place in the Ride 24 sponsorship of local junior RUFC team, Newcastle-to-London challenge on 22 and Castleford Girls. Blacks managing director 23 August 2015 and succeeded in raising Chris Allen is a big sports fan, and a strong funds for The Candlelighters Trust, a advocate of backing local teams with talent.

Yorkshire-based children’s cancer charity.

With the financial aid from Blacks, the Most recently, Blacks Solicitors has being Castleford Girls RUFC teams were able to organising a series of fund-raising activities take part in the Yorkshire Cup, NLD for Leeds-based charity Heart Research UK (Nottinghamshire Lincolnshire and – one of the firm’s nominated Derbyshire) festivals and National sevens charities for 2015. tournaments – and succeeded in The team’s biggest challenge collecting a few hard-earned trophies saw 25 members of along the way. staff complete the Continuing the sports theme, 24-mile Yorkshire James Farad, paralegal at Blacks Solicitors LLP, journeyed east this Easter to represent the Iranian national team as both a player and coach during the inaugural Crescent Cup rugby union tournament in Malaysia.

Having previously played for Iran in the Asian Five Nations in 2011 James Farad and 2012, James had already

Three Peaks, in less than 12 hours. In total, Blacks Solicitors has raised in excess of £2,000 for Heart Research UK this summer.

Chris Allen, managing director for Blacks Solicitors LLP, said: “We’re an active bunch here at Blacks and we like to put this excess energy to good use. As one of the only firms in the UK to have a dedicated sports law department, it should come as no surprise that we take sports very seriously, and this latest extensive array of activities proves this dedication.

“Whether we’re donning walking boots to hike up the Three Peaks, or hopping on the back of the bike for a grueling 300-mile ride, our staff know that they can rely on the entire firm for support, a well deserved pat on the back, and a few pound coins in the charity tin. Go team Blacks!’

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“Whether we’re donning walking boots to hike up the Three Peaks, or hopping on the back of the bike for a grueling 300-mile ride, our staff know that they can rely on the firm for support and a few pound coins in the charity tin.”

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NS Arts Diary

A monthly guide to the best of what’s happening in and around the Northside region.

Music Paradise Regained Tour: Cheryl Mike and Jay (ex-Bucks Fizz) 5 September City Varieties Music Hall Tel: 0113 243 0808 www.cityvarieties.co.uk Tickets £21.60-£23.60 More than 30 years after they stormed charts across the globe with a string of hits, Cheryl, Mike and Jay are set to tour the world with a 70-date world tour to remind everyone that there is more to them than Making Your Mind Up. talents for accountancy, a desperate plan is quietly hatched.

The Winter’s Tale

Theatre Shawshank Redemption 31 August-5 September Leeds Grand Theatre Tel: 0844 848 2700 www.leedsgrandtheatre.com Tickets: £18.50-£35.00 Despite protests of innocence, Andy Dufresne is handed a double-life sentence for the brutal murder of his wife and her lover.

Incarcerated at the notorious Shawshank facility, he quickly learns that no one can survive alone. Andy strikes up an unlikely friendship with the prison fixer Red, and things take a slight turn for the better.

However, when Warden Stammas decides to bully Andy into subservience and exploit his

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18-26 September Harrogate Theatre Main House Tel: 01423 502 116 www.harrogatetheatre.co.uk Tickets: £15.50-£17.50 Boxes (seat 4) £70 The Winter’s Tale is a rich, romantic fable of jealousy, love and redemption. King Leontes falsely accuses his queen of infidelity with his closest friend. He proclaims their newborn daughter a bastard and condemns the innocent to death, but the child, Perdita, survives. What follows is a beautiful and beguiling love story, where the cold hand of winter gives way to the lightness and vibrancy of spring. A joyous tale culminating in forgiveness, love and happiness.

Kiss Me Kate 21 September-31 October Leeds Grand Theatre Tel: 0844 848 2700 www.leedsgrandtheatre.com Tickets: £15-£49.50

Set on the opening night of a musical version of The Taming of the Shrew, the plot revolves around the tangled love lives of actormanager Fred Graham, his leading lady (but ex-wife) Lilli Vanessi, Lois Lane and her boyfriend Bill—not to mention a couple of gangsters who somehow get caught up in the show.

Studded with gems such as So in Love, Wunderbar, Always True to You in My Fashion and Too Darn Hot, Kiss Me, Kate is a deliciously witty confection graced by what is probably Cole Porter's richest, most accomplished theatrical score.

Dickens Abridged 24 September City Varieties Music Hall Tel: 0113 243 0808 www.cityvarieties.co.uk Tickets: £18 Dickens Abridged is a high-speed comic journey through Dickens’ greatest hits, including Oliver Twist, Great Expectations, David Copperfield, Bleak House In Less Than Sixty Seconds, A Tale Of Two Cities Featuring A Fully Functioning Guillotine, Nicholas Nickleby, Old Curiosity Shop, and, of course… a Christmas Carol.

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Exhibitions Figure That Exhibition Ongoing until 31 October The Craft Centre and Design Gallery Leeds Tel: 0113 247 8241 www.craftcentreleeds.co.uk Free admission A diverse group of makers who explore various materials and techniques in their collections come together in this showcase of contemporary craft.

Expect to see spectacular sculptures, wonderful wall-hung works and fabulous functional pieces in an exciting exhibition studying the human form.

Featuring work by Rachel Ducker, Sue Hanna, Christine Hester-Smith, Christy Keeney, Sally MacDonell, Lynn Muir, Guy Routledge, Rhian Stone and Chiu-i Wu.

Tailored: A Very British Fashion Curator Tour

3 September on going until 3 January 2016 Leeds City Museum Tel: 0113 224 3732 www.leeds.gov.uk Free Admission Tailored: A Very British Fashion celebrates the art and heritage of tailoring from the 18th century to today. The unique exhibition and tour brings together a wide range of examples of British tailoring, revealing a legacy that these skills and styles bring to our fashions today.

Comedy Freddie Flintoff; Second Innings

30 August Leeds Grand Theatre Tel: 0844 848 2700 www.leedsgrandtheatre.com Tickets: £28 Born entertainer Freddy Flintoff will regale you with hilarious tales and changing room banter with all the behind-the-crease cricketing insights you could want to celebrate the tenth anniversary of the historic 2005 Ashes victory.

Josh Widdicombe: What Do I Do Now? 30 September and 2 November City Variety Music Hall Tel: 0113 243 0808 www.cityvarieties.co.uk Tickets: £18.10 Josh Widdicombe, that guy from the TV comedy shows with the curly hair, is back on the road with a brand new tour. Since he's been away from stand-up Josh has been working hard on other things but don't worry in his spare time he has found a lot of minor things to get annoyed about such as; Super Noodles, annoying flatmates and other perils of young bachelorhood.

Sean Kelly Live!

23 September The Duchess Tel: 08444 77 1000 www.theduchessyork.co.uk Tickets: £15.00 Sean Kelly has led an unusual life. He grew up in Germany, spent his teenage years in Italy, has worked as a sales trainer, publisher, producer, auctioneer, motivational speaker and served an army combat tour in Iraq, but many know him as the highspeed-ever-smiling auctioneer and presenter of Storage Hunters. Prepare to see a very different side of Sean in this candid and hilarious debut show.

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On the road for charity The latest challenge facing a team from Leeds First Direct Arena will see them criss-cross Europe on the ultimate fundraising drive.

Words: Stephanie Burns

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or most businesses, Christmas parties consist of a set menu, a few too many pints and some questionable flirting between staff.

But Leeds First Direct Arena isn’t just any old business – certainly not with director Tony Watson at the helm, anyway.

“I couldn’t decide what to do for a Christmas night out,” he says. “So I decided to put on Facebook that I and two of my colleagues, Jacob Smith and Kyle Minnock, would do anything for money for the following 24 hours to raise money for the British Heart Foundation.

“In no time, a local businessman had offered us £100 to cut down a real Christmas tree and deliver it to his office, someone asked for Kendal Mint Cake from the Lake District, and someone else wanted a pint of Baileys from the Golden Mile in Edinburgh.”

Clearly, the public had found an appetite for seeing just how far they could push the trio, and so the idea of the Festive Charity Challenge – a day of road trip fundraising – formulated. Soon after, they took on the Castle Challenge; in 24 hours they visited 24 castles in the UK to raise money and awareness for homeless charity Simon on the Streets. As so Team JKT – which so far has raised more than £15,000 – was born.

“It was about the three of us coming up with different ideas that would get people talking about smaller, lesser-known charities,” continues Tony. “We captured people’s imagination and we have been getting more and more publicity with every challenge we do. Everyone does sponsored swims and things like that, but this is more unusual.”

Their third challenge, which raised funds

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The team on their travels

for Simon on the Streets and the Alzheimer’s Society, was certainly more unusual – and included some of the toughest four days of their lives. Between 7am on 28 March and 6pm on 1 April, the team drove more than 7,000km from Leeds, through ten European capital cities, and back home in a car donated

by Enterprise. During Eurostomp, as it was known, the car was moving for a total of 120 hours.

Though he didn’t let it hamper their efforts, Tony began suffering with cellulitis (a

painful skin infection that turns skin red, swollen and hot) on day two and the guys watched in horror as his leg swelled to more than twice its usual size. Thankfully, he is fully recovered, and raring to go for the fourth challenge – Poppystomp.

“For Poppystomp, we’ll have a new member of Team JKT, Alex Pawsey. The four of us will set off at 6am on 6 November and we aim to return to the Cenotaph in Leeds on 11 November at 11am after visiting ten war graves run by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission. It’s our longest challenge to date and will cover 6,000 miles across France, Germany, Austria, Italy, Spain and Belgium.”

In addition to the commission, they’ll be raising money and awareness for Pilgrim Bandits (which helps wounded soldiers live life to the full), the Royal British Legion, and Simon on the Streets. Businesses – including Northside – have been lining up to sponsor the challenge and help the guys achieve their £10,000 target. If you’d like to help out, don’t hesitate to contact the team via the website www.jktchallenge.com.

Next year’s challenges are already lined up, but the details are being kept strictly under wraps. However, with Tony’s promise that they ‘will do anything’ ringing in our ears, we can be sure that there will be even more awe-inspiring adventures to come.

To find out more, visit: www.jktchallenge.com www.facebook.com/JKTCharityChallenge www.twitter.com/JKTChallenge www.tonyblogging.com

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NS Northern Nights

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College courses on show Harrogate College attended the Great Yorkshire Show to promote their higher-education courses.

Gusto makes its Leeds debut

Captain Von Trapp (Steven Houghton), Maria (Danielle Hope) and Mother Abbess (Jan Hartley) outside The Grand Theatre

Von Trapps back on stage One of the greatest musicals of all time, The Sound of Music, returned to the stage in a new production, which opened at Leeds Grand Theatre to standing ovations.

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Italian restaurant brand Gusto opened the doors to its first Leeds city-centre restaurant and is satisfying diners’ appetites with an impressive menu of contemporary and classic Italian cuisine.

The restaurant brand has invested over £1 million in the 6,700 sq ft restaurant and bar, which is the third in the UK to feature a stylish new grand café design, along with an extensive menu and over 100 cocktails.

The 160cover venue is located in Pennine House, Greek Street, occupying what was formerly Henry’s Bar and aims to draw in customers in with its modern twist on Italian brasserie classics, chic décor and romantic ambience.

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Be prepared Countdown to the big day

Gift list Perfect presents Wedding venues Home or abroad?

Your ultimate Northside wedding guide

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Confetti

Full on drama

Hayley Hoyle

Hayley Hoyle, of The Harrogate Wedding Lounge and The Bridal Collection, looks at emerging trends for brides-to-be, soon to be in store.

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ith two bridal boutiques in Harrogate focusing on two separate areas of the bridal market, I have to keep my finger on the pulse with regards to emerging trends. Fresh from the recent buying season in the bridal industry, here is an overview of the key emerging trends for the coming year. If you’re getting married in 2016 or 2017 take note, bridal is pushing boundaries.

Beautiful brocade fabrics are bringing classic cuts into a modern look, enabling brides to choose a timeless shape but in a fabric that is a little more edgy. Designers such as Raimon Bundo (stocked at The Harrogate Wedding Lounge) also have a collection of beautiful boho styles full of fluid skirts in delicate silk tulle and decorated with soft, pretty lace appliqués on the bodices and arms, perfect for a relaxed informal wedding or if you just want to feel unstructured and comfortable.

Next on our list was queen of the corset Suzanne Neville (stocked at The Bridal Collection); 2016 gave us everything we expect from Suzanne’s collections. Plenty of simple elegant shapes creating silhouettes to die for. Heavy crepes, soft silk tulles and light

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as air dupion were in abundance as well as some nods in a different direction too.

Sumptuous silk satins adorned with beautiful hand beading, draping and all over sparkle gave the collection a new feel with an air of glamour.

Ian Stuart (stocked at The Bridal Collection) never fails to disappoint with his iconic and unique designs and the 2016 collection was no different. Big beautiful ballgowns with 3D flowers scattered cleverly to enhance shape, billowing skirts in printed fabrics and matching cathedral length veils to add to the drama.

Caroline Castigliano (stocked at The Bridal Collection) was perhaps where our most fashion forward purchase came from.

An overriding theme in the bridal world at the moment is the introduction of bridal separates. Dramatic skirts are being paired with simple ivory camisoles or crop tops – perfect for brides who want to be a little different.

Jenny Packham’s (stocked at The Bridal Collection) beaded beauties gave us art deco influence and red carpet looks while there were also some simple grecian styles with metre upon metre of silk chiffon creating beautiful movement and interest.

Sassi Holford (stocked at The Bridal Collection) is a staple in our boutique. Brides love the wearable styles that still give a beautiful shape. Sassi’s new 2016 collection features classic ballgowns in soft silk organza skirts, delicate beaded lace fit and flare shapes and some real show pieces, including a fabulous high low hem and detachable tie back box jacket.

There is so much individuality in the industry at the moment with so many options.

From art deco influence, beautiful unusual fabrics and prints, full on drama, quirky two pieces or simple soft femininity, whatever your style, 2016 promises to celebrate it. Throw caution to the wind, be yourself and rock it! www.thebridalcollectionharrogate.com www.theharrogateweddinglounge.com

Hayley xx www.regionalmagazine.co.uk

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Representing the Best in British Bridal Design

Jenny Packham Suzanne Neville Ian Stuart Sassi Holford Caroline Castigliano Claire Pettibone

29 Park Parade, Harrogate, HG1 5AG

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Goat Ava bow neck dress £550.

Rocca Boutique, 32 Montpellier Parade, Harrogate HG1 2TG. Tel: 01423 564146

This silver bangle, £416, by new Swedish jewellery designer Skanshage, is now available at Phillips of Ilkley, 23 Brook Street, Ilkley, LS29 8AA Tel: 01943 609567

Paule Ka fuschia ruffle collar dress £599. Whites Boutique, 17 West Park, Harrogate, HG1 1BJ. Tel: 01423 564142

Make a statement with James Lakeland. Julie Fitzmaurice, 38 Parliament Street, Harrogate HG1 2RL. Tel: 01423 562932

Marital bliss

Goat Ascot white coat £680.

Rocca Boutique, 32 Montpellier Parade, Harrogate HG1 2TG. Tel: 01423 564146

From blushing brides to dazzling grooms, make sure you stand out from the wedding crowd this season.

Remus luca slim fit jacket in blueberry £149.99. Accent Clothing, 11-20 Queens Arcade, Briggate, Leeds, LS1 6LF. Tel: 0113 234 6767

Paule Ka dress and jacket.

Whites Boutique, 17 West Park, Harrogate, HG1 1BJ, United Kingdom. Tel: 01423 564142

The stunning Aideen Bodkin collection is now in stock at Georgies, 18 West Park, Harrogate, HG1 1BJ. Tel: 01423 560092

Washed silk satin dress £159.

Available at Jigsaw Leeds, Harrogate and York

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These beautifully unique Whitby Jet wedding rings are available at W Hamond, 10 Queen Victoria Street, Victoria Quarter, Leeds LS1 6AZ Tel: 0113 234 0538

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Lovett & Co. earrings and bracelet. Silk Sisters, 4 Market Street, Otley, LS21 3AF. Tel: 01943 463353

Find these gorgeous Jenny Packham gowns, and more, at The Bridal Collection, 29 Park Road, Harrogate, HG1 5AG. Tel: 01423 202029

Alexander McQueen shoes £475.

Morgan Clare, 3 Montpellier Gardens, Harrogate HG1 2TF. Tel: 01423 730720 and 01423 565709. 36 The Grove, Ilkley LS29 9EE. Tel: 01943 817444

Horizon print wrap dress £229.

Available at Jigsaw Leeds, Harrogate and York

Kevan Jon dario knee neoprene orange dress £24.99. Accent Clothing, 11-20 Queens Arcade, Briggate, Leeds LS1 6LF. Tel: 0113 234 6767

Peter Pilotto dress £1,100.

Morgan Clare, 3 Montpellier Gardens, Harrogate HG1 2TF. Tel: 01423 730720 and 01423 565709. 36 The Grove, Ilkley LS29 9EE. Tel: 01943 817444

Dresses designed and made for any occasion by Louisa Brown.

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Roskanda askel rose panelled cady dress £1,130. Harvey Nichols 107-111 Briggate, Leeds LS1 6AZ. Tel: 0113 204 8888

Kurt Geiger daisy jewel clutch £39. McArthurGlen, St Nicholas Avenue, Fulford, York YO19 4TA. Tel: 01904 682700

From classic to contemporary, Bridal Rogue Gallery has a dress to suit every bride. Bridal Rogue Gallery, 10 Grape Lane, Swinegate Court, York, YO1 7HU. Tel: 01904 656675. 6 Strawberry Dale Avenue, Harrogate, HG1 5EA. Tel: 01423 505444

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Victoria Beckham cobalt pleated washed taffeta dress £540.

Harvey Nichols 107-111 Briggate, Leeds LS1 6AZ Tel: 0113 204 8888

LK Bennett orange and white dotted shoe £110.

McArthurGlen, St Nicholas Avenue, Fulford, York YO19 4TA. Tel: 01904 682700

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Barker. Grant A modern twist on a traditional full brogue, these bright Rum and Mustard shoes are sure to get you noticed! Also available in other colours.

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Winchester These premium suede brogue derby boot feature a brick red rubber 'Danite' sole.

Part of Loake’s 1880 range.

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Timberland Earthkeepers Stormbuck Chelsea Boot A perennial favourite, exclusive anti-fatigue comfort technology will cushion your feet whether you’re on wooded trails, city streets or cobblestone pathways.

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Sebago. Crest Docksides These legacy-filled boat shoes promise comfort and style!

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Marie-Jo Tilda

Confetti

It’s what’s underneath...

Marie-Jo Celine

Wedding attire doesn’t stop with the dress…

Here are Lace’s lingerie tips for brides to be.

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es, it’s the wedding season. If you’re taking the plunge soon, it’s time to think about your lingerie.

Because your perfect day (and night) requires the perfect

lingerie set.

These lingerie tips will ensure you look totally stunning in that gorgeous wedding dress and totally irresistible when everyone else has gone home and there’s just the two of you alone.

It’s a simple but fundamental rule for brides: the dress comes first, then the lingerie.

If you’ve already found the dress or outfit of your dreams take it with you to the lingerie boutique or take photos and swatches to show to the lingerie specialist. That will ensure you find the perfect lingerie to go with your wedding dress. The cut is the most important factor: under a bustier dress you wear a strapless bra, under an extra tight one you’ll prefer sensual control briefs.

Matching the fabric of your lingerie to that of your dress is the super-stylish thing to do. If you’ve chosen a frock with a lot of lace or embroidery, choose luxurious lingerie like Céline’s fabulous push-up with that chic retro lace. Under a fine plain fabric it’s better to choose smooth lingerie that does not show under clothing, like Tilda’s sensual glossy bras and briefs or Divine’s ultra smooth lingerie.

White is still a classic – in fact it’s trendier than ever. Perfect under a wedding dress in off-white or a soft champagne tint.

What about the crispy white of classic Avero, Romy’s romantic white lace or Aurora’s elegant floral embroidery with silver sparkle...

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now that’s love at first sight. If you’ve gone for a white dress in a light fabric, choose a set in a lovely pastel that does not show through.

Like a dress with a sensual neckline? Go for it, but do take care when choosing your bra. There are various styles to choose from.

Ask for the lingerie stylist to help you find the one that flatters you most. A balcony bra shows off some of your upper breasts, for instance – some versions also offer an extra deep plunge.

It’s hard to enjoy yourself when your lingerie looks so good, but feels so annoyingly uncomfortable. Lingerie that looks good and fits perfectly is an absolute must, especially when you plan to finish the party on the dance floor. Thankfully, the time when you had to grin and bear it is gone, because even shapewear is so comfy these days that you can party all night long. Try the Couture, Jane and Robbie briefs and bodies or the A La Folie sets.

Never worn a sensual bustier, a dress with lace or super sexy garters, just because it’s so damn sexy? It’s now or never. Fingers crossed, you’ll only have one wedding day, so you owe it to yourself to take it to the max.

If there’s one occasion when you can demand the very best, this is it. Don’t compromise, go for the best lingerie you can get for under your dream dress.

There’s a perfect style for every figure, a perfect cut for every outfit and a perfect colour for every complexion. A professional lingerie specialist will guide you every step of the way: from size to style and colour. Don’t be shy: ask for advice and don’t accept second best!

Lace Granby Road, Bakewell, DE45 1ES Tel: 01629 814933 www.lacebakewell.co.uk

“If there’s one occasion when you can demand the very best, this is it. Don’t compromise, go for the best lingerie you can get for under your dream dress.”

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NS Health

Dr Lee Graham is a consultant cardiologist specialising in electrophysiology which is the science of diagnosing and treating electrical activities of the heart Dr Graham works at Leeds Teaching Hospitals Trust and privately at Spire Leeds Hospital in Roundhay Question: I have been experiencing palpitations for a few months now and this is often accompanied by shortness of breath and dizziness. I have been working long hours recently. Do you think that there could be something seriously wrong with me? I have made an appointment to see my GP. Do you think I might need to see a specialist?

Dr Graham replies: Palpitations are a common symptom and refer to an awareness of your own heart beating. Patients may feel their heart beating at a normal rate, a faster rate which may be regular or irregular, or feel their heart skipping or missing beats. Palpitations often cause a sensation of fluttering or pounding in the chest and are usually intermittent.

Many people will experience palpitation at some stage in their lives but most do not have a serious underlying heart condition. However, the sensation is often unpleasant and can cause considerable worry or distress. If your symptoms persist or are associated with symptoms such as breathlessness or dizziness then you should initially consult with your GP who may arrange for you to have an electrocardiogram (ECG). This records the electrical activity of the heart and whilst it is often normal in patients with palpitation, can sometimes pick up an abnormal heart rhythm or “arrhythmia”.

You may also be referred to a cardiologist, often one who specialises in abnormal heart rhythms (Cardiac Electrophysiologist) for further assessment and tests to identify if there is a problem. These may include a 24-hour ECG recording if your palpitations occur frequently or an exercise ECG if your palpitations are triggered by exertion. Other tests such as a cardiac ultrasound (echocardiogram) can sometimes be helpful in identifying patients with underlying structural heart disease.

Depending on the cause, palpitations may not require specific treatment although sometimes medication is tried initially. Sometimes a slightly more invasive test called an electrophysiological (EP) study can be performed to identify extra electrical connections in the heart which may cause fast abnormal heart rhythms called supraventricular tachycardia (SVT). If these can be identified then catheter ablation can be performed at the same time. This is often very successful and can offer a cure for many patients.

For further information please contact: Spire Leeds Hospital Tel. 0113 218 5967/77 Email: info@spireleeds.com

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Confetti

Bobbi Brown face mist, £21.50 for 100ml. Available at www.bobbibrown.co.uk This skin-boosting spray is enriched with vitamins, botanical extracts and the calming scent of lavender and geranium to hydrate and soothe skin for a healthy glow.

Spritz over make-up throughout the day to refresh the skin and keep yourself looking photo-ready.

Fix up, look sharp

Clarins limited edition pretty day five-colour eyeshadow palette, £33. Available at www.clarins.com Clarins’ collection of beige, pink and shimmering taupe, set off with warm browns, can be blended and layered to give a natural, sophisticated wedding-day look.

Wedding day jitters will be a thing of the past with these bridal beauty favourites.

Ren wake wonderful night-time facial, £32 for 40ml. Available at John Lewis This all-in-one treatment works in three ways to exfoliate, revitalise and plump the skin while you sleep. Apply before bed two to three times a week in the months leading up to your big day for renewed, radiant skin and visibly reduced lines and wrinkles.

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Sisley phyto-teint expert foundation, £79 for 30ml. Available at Harvey Nichols Promising 12 hours of complexion perfection, this hi-tech fluid foundation provides optimal coverage using pure pigments, an optical blurring gel and new generation powders.

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Sisley palette orchid highlighter blush, £64.

Available at Harvey Nichols Sisley’s beautiful palette combines three luminous peachy-pink sheer tints to diffuse light and enhance natural beauty.

The feather-light, blendable texture sculpts the face and stays put for hours.

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Mac lipstick in crème cup, £15.50. Available at www.maccosmetics.co.uk It’s the lipstick that propelled MAC into the spotlight – and it’s remained a firm favourite ever since. Crème cup suits most skin tones and the creamy formula combined with incredible staying power will keep your lips looking fabulous all day long.

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

The Pain Killer

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icky Snazell has an international reputation for treating patients with chronic spinal pain and related problems such as sciatica.

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.

As a biologist, physiotherapist and subsequently a spinal pain specialist, she has gained nearly 30 years of knowledge to help understand the causes of pain and immobility. Her career has taken her to China, Korea, Canada and many European countries, where she has been privileged to work alongside pioneers in their fields. Her drive to learn and discover better methods was ignited by her frustration, as a child, watching her mother suffer years of horrible back pain.

Despite seeing numerous professionals, she was never really helped.

Nicky is one of only a few in the world to have reached the highest level of qualification and the first practitioner in the world to be awarded a fellowship from the Institute for the Study and Treatment of Pain.

In addition to teaching internationally, she also presents internationally on pain and health with Californian Joseph McClendon, also known for presenting to millions with Tony Robbins.

She recently published her first book ‘The 4 Keys To Health’, already rated five stars, in

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which she has detailed in layman’s terms all that she has learnt. She is currently writing a follow-on trilogy of books on health. The first will be on the mind and is intended to be published this year.

You can find out more about Nicky at her website, www.thepainkiller.co.uk

Why Harrogate?

Nicky only recently started visiting North Yorkshire when her brother moved to Harrogate and was stunned by the beauty of the countryside, villages and Harrogate itself.

“I am delighted that Spa Bottom Farm, just outside Harrogate and surrounded by peaceful countryside, was able to

Spinal pain expert Nicky Snazell

accommodate me. It also avoided the congestion and parking problems in Harrogate.”

More information about the clinics is available at www.painreliefclinic.co.uk

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 the leading technology is developed abroad.

She is especially proud to be pioneering this innovative German MRT technology in the UK, which to date has treated hundreds of thousands of patients worldwide and is used and trusted by hundreds of surgeons and 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 the 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 cartilage 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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Confetti The Last Night of Freedom The theme of one night of heavy drinking before the big day is no longer the smart thing to do on hen-dos (was it ever?). Instead, why not turn it into a weekend break filled with pampering, chocolate and a refreshing glass of bubbly— what more could a girl want? Get away with the girls to a cosy cottage in the country and enjoy the luxuries afforded to you. After all, you deserve it! But just because you don’t want the cliché sash and pink cowboy hat, doesn’t mean you can’t dress up.

Indulge yourself with a theme, from simple colourcoordinated dresses to an Alice in Wonderland tea and cake classic..

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Whether you decide to have your wedding in the spacious outdoors, a sophisticated hotel or a charming country home, the colour scheme you go with is vital. The subtle colours of ivory and cream are a classic choice. Sophisticated and elegant, it makes for an eternally romantic setting for your special day. However, if you are after something a bit more bold, the shades of olive, masala and classic red are ideal and gives you plenty of choice to play around with.

From planning your last night of freedom, to picking the perfect venue, planning your big day can be tough. But have no fear— Katie PrestonHargrave compiled a handy wedding guide to lend you a helping hand!

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Hair and Make-Up This wedding season it’s all about the traditional look. The classic sleek and simple hairstyle will always impress, especially if you intend it to be an up-do. Tidy buns with a front-centre parting is a perfect example of this, or, if you’re looking for a twist on the classic style, try a side parting with a twisted French braid leading into a bun. To make it a bit more glamorous, add some sparkles with

glitter or a glittering headband to match your dress. If you wear your hair down, loose ringlets are wonderfully elegant. Pin top sections to the crown and leave a few curls out to beautifully frame your face.

For those looking for a more relaxed, woodland look, slipping a garland of flowers on your head for the big day will always be a winner.

If you are a believer that less is more when it comes to makeup, subtler colours are for

you. Light mascara, a dab of blusher and a subtle flick of eyeliner will emphasise your eyes without being too obvious. A girly pink, or a neutral peach, for your lip colour also adds to an understated look. However, if you prefer a fuller coverage, darker colours, such as tones of olive, brown and black can be used on eyes with eye liner and mascara to create that feline look. If you’re going for a bold lip to match your eyes, a strong wine or rouge red is the perfect choice.

The Flowers When it comes to the flowers, try to avoid foliage and exposed stems – you don’t want pollen all over everything. Instead, if you’re looking for more subtle colours, without the risk of pollen and staining, choose romantic blooms like orchids, hydrangeas and hyacinths in creamy, low-key colours. However, the just-gatheredfrom-the-garden look has been popular with brides recently, and this trend doesn’t look like it is going anywhere anytime soon. Go with this theme if you’re looking for something a bit more edgy. Try ferns, blowsy roses, even acorns. Perfect for a wild touch against the sophisticated background.

The Entertainment Entertainment is important when it comes to the big day, but, don’t worry, you don't need to go all out. Ask around for recommendations and go with what ideas that were enjoyed at weddings you have been to. But remember, it’s your special day, so opt for something you will enjoy and, if you're happy and having fun, your guests will follow suit. If you want a classic, sophisticated look, you could go for a string quartet, which would create a calm feeling to your wedding breakfast and reception.There is also the traditional wedding disco to think about for the celebrations later on.

If you want something a little unconventional, why not hire a ceilidh band, which will get everyone on their feet learning new dances. What better way to end your special day than with all your friends and relatives dancing together?

The Cake When choosing the cake, matching it up with the season will always be a crowd pleaser.

Fruitcake, or hazelnut flavourings for autumn weddings with elaborate decorations are always popular, as is a chocolate or praline cake with typical royal icing, or white-on-white for winter. If it is more of a spring or summer wedding, light-but-tantalizing flavours such as vanilla, lemon and carrot are always good choices, with ombré decorations to hint at the flavours underneath.

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The Dress The dress is the main feature. It’s the thing any girl dreams about when thinking about getting married— and it’s the main thing that is going to make you look spectacular on your wedding day. Continuing with last year’s theme, beautiful lace is still very much on trend and once more it can rise high up to the neck or simply trail gracefully along the arms and/or back. It’s elegant everywhere.

The romantic and sweet off-the-shoulder necklines are the hottest new necklines of the year, which completely fit a graceful, slightly bohemian bride. This style matches many types of dresses, from a form-fitting, down to a traditional wedding dress.

White is obviously traditional, timeless and romantic— the perfect go-to for any bride.

However, if you wish to try something a little more different, colours have made it back onto the wedding gown scene, so why not, if you’re feeling daring, try shades of blush, blue, grey and even (dare we say it?) mint?

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Make your big day unforgettable at Goldsborough Hall – a grand setting once graced by royalty.

Dream weddings A unique experience Whether you are looking for a grand occasion or a more intimate affair, Goldsborough Hall is a wedding venue that is unique and unforgettable.

Every bride and groom want their special day to be exactly that… special. At Goldsborough Hall, special is what we do.

After all, what could be more romantic than the private use of a royal stately home for your wedding day?

Goldsborough Hall is licensed for civil ceremonies and has an adjoining Church of England church available for weddings. It has elegant state rooms and 12 acres of stunning landscaped grounds, making a perfect backdrop for photographs.

The bedroom suites are magnificent, the venue has been rated in the Brides magazine top 100 and the food is cooked by an awardwinning AA rosette chef.

Your wedding day We want you to relax and enjoy your day, so nothing is left to chance. We take care of everything whether it be a civil ceremony in one of our staterooms, a wedding in St. Mary’s church adjoining the hall, reception drinks and canapés or a sumptuous wedding breakfast prepared by our award-winning head chef followed by an evening of dancing, we have it covered.

To ensure we make your dreams come true, you will be met by our expert wedding co-ordinator and head chef to build a truly bespoke celebration around your individual requirements.

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Sleep like a princess It’s not everyday that you get the chance to stay in the former residence of a royal princess. Princess Mary, the Queen’s aunt, lived at Goldsborough Hall throughout the 1920s.Your wedding night would be like walking in the footsteps of royalty!

Luxury suites and rooms spanning the upper floor of the main house and the adjoining dower house have been refurbished to the highest standards for luxury guest accommodation and the bedrooms can be hired as part of an exclusive wedding or function at the hall.

AA five gold stars and rosette awards

Goldsborough Hall has been awarded five gold stars from the AA for the seventh year running and is the highest rated accommodation in Yorkshire. Head chef Paul Richardson-Mackie's cuisine has just won the hall a coveted AA rosette for its culinary excellence.

The bridal suites: a trade mark of luxury The Lascelles Suite comes with a romantic sunken bath and views over the parkland.

There is an 8ft four-poster bed and a 150-inch cinema screen.

The Byerley Suite comes with a lovely jacuzzi bath, an 8ft four-poster bed and uninterrupted views over the grounds While the suites have been individually decorated, each has certain features that have become a trade mark of the luxury of staying at Goldsborough Hall. Be it a handmade mahogany 8ft by 8ft four-poster bed, an ivory leather Chesterfield suite, a high definition 50-inch plasma TV, a wireless monsoon shower or whirlpool bath, each room is designed to make your first night as man and wife one of total luxury.

Please call our wedding co-ordinator to arrange a private viewing and to discuss your requirements on 01423 867321 or email sales@goldsboroughhall.com.

We look forward to welcoming you to the hall.

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Thai Jantra Khon–Khaen Fusion Food

The best in Thai food made with the best of local and organic produce

Early Bird Menu 3 courses plus a glass of red or white wine

£17 per person Available all night Sunday – Thursday

Open Sun - Thurs | 6.00pm - 9.30pm | Fri and Sat 6.00pm - 10.00pm Open for Lunch Wednesday - Saturday

See our full and takeaway Menu online at www.thai-jantra.co.uk 202-204 High Street | Boston Spa | LS23 6BT | Call today 01937 845827

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NATIONAL WEDDING SHOW COMPETITION Win tickets to the UK’s biggest wedding show this autumn!

24-25 October Manchester Central Immerse yourself in inspiration heaven and shop ‘til you drop at the UK’s biggest wedding show this autumn.

Don’t miss the exciting features including the breathtaking Catwalk Show.

With exquisite wedding gowns from the likes of Alfred Angelo, Allure Bridals, Jenny Packham, Maggie Sottero, Enzoani, Berketex Bride, Debenhams and many more; to fabulous flowers, striking stationery to mouth-watering cakes and honeymoon hideaways to show-stopping entertainment, you can try, buy, book and hire everything you need for your big day, under one roof at The National Wedding Show.

The National Wedding Show is offering five lucky

readers and their ‘plus one’ the chance to attend the year’s most prestigious wedding event, absolutely free! Tickets are valid any day and are limited to one pair per winner. So what are you waiting for? Visit www.regionalmagazine.co.uk and send your entry today!

Don’t worry, if you are not a lucky winner, you can still book in advance and save up to £5 off the door price**. To book, visit www.nationalweddingshow.co.uk or call the ticket hotline on 0844 874 0486. **Advance ticket prices revert to the on the door price of £18 at midnight the day before opening.

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Looking for a post-wedding short break? Amsterdam is enjoying a new lease of life and is perfect for ‘minimooners’.

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o longer the stag-do capital of the world, Amsterdam, whilst being a good-time city, is the perfect destination for a charming minimoon.

In the past couple of years Amsterdam has smartened up its act, with art galleries, stylish boutiques and buzzy cafés opening in its former red-light district. A beautiful city – one of the most iconic in the world, with its 200-year-old canals lined with picturesque townhouses and cyclists zooming around over its little bridges – Amsterdam offers a romantic escape and is only a short 50minute flight from Leeds Bradford International Airport.

For a perfect stay, book into Amsterdam’s famed Pulitzer, an historic hotel with over 400 years of heritage, and member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts LVX Collection.

The Hotel Pulitzer is a maze of secrets and surprises, tucked away behind a beautiful, historic façade, set within 25 restored 17th and 18th century canal houses, in one of Amsterdam’s chicest neighbourhoods.

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craftsmanship and service, the hotel offers 230 guest rooms, a tranquil inner garden, and meeting and event spaces as well as an authentic restaurant and bar that showcase local tastes.

The Pulitzer’s gym has the latest state-ofthe-art fitness equipment, including a rowing machine, treadmill, home trainer, cross trainer, weights and training mats.

Overlooking the Prinsengracht and Keizersgracht canals, the hotel is located in the heart of Amsterdam’s historic city centre, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Close to Dam Square, it is within easy reach of the Rijksmuseum, Stedelijk Museum, the Van Gogh Museum and The Anne Frank House.

The fashionable ‘nine little streets’, the quaint shops of Jordaan, the flower market and the Royal Palace are also a short distance away, to explore on foot, by bike or by boat.

The hotel has its own 100-year-old canal boat moored on the river front outside the hotel. Named The Tourist, the boat, a sleek saloon cruiser, can be booked for a 75-minute tour.

The Pulitzer has recently joined Preferred Hotels & Resorts who represent a fine and

diverse global portfolio of independent hotels and independent hotel experiences. The brand’s LVX collection offers guests an exceptional and elegant mix of renowned properties in vibrant cities and resort destinations globally, featuring the finest accommodations accompanied by attentive, engaging, and exclusive personal service.

Guests staying at the Hotel Pulitzer will be eligible to enrol in the iPrefer guest loyalty programme, which extends points redeemable for cash-value reward certificates, elite status, and special benefits such as complimentary internet to members at more than 550 participating Preferred Hotels & Resorts locations worldwide.

For more information visit www.pulitzeramsterdam.com and www.preferredhotels.com

KLM fly up to three times daily from Leeds Bradford to award-winning Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. Return fares start from £79 including taxes.

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St.George Hotel

The Perfect Venue in the Heart of Harrogate

Wedding Fair Sunday 27th September 2015 Join us from 12 noon â&#x2C6;&#x2019; 4pm for a fantastic opportunity to view the Wharfedale Suite, Nidderdale Suite & Dales Suite dressed to impress.

Meet our wedding team and enjoy a glass of Bucks Fizz as you browse amongst specialist exhibitors including bridal wear, florists, photographers, chair cover suppliers, entertainers and more...

Telephone Lynn Rankin on: 01423 561431 Email: lynn.rankin@coastandcountryhotels.com St George Hotel, 1 Ripon Road, Harrogate. HG1 2SY

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Sisley Palette Orchid highlighter blush, £64 Sisley’s beautiful palette combines three luminous peachy-pink sheer tints to diffuse light and enhance natural beauty. The feather-light, blendable texture sculpts the face and stays put for hours. The silver metallic compact, which is stamped with the iconic trademark flower, features a large mirror.

Beauty wonders

Perfect, moisturise, nourish and glow with Sisleys latest range of facial products, at Harvey Nichols Leeds.

Sisley Black Rose Precious Face Oil, £136 for 25ml A silky-smooth dry oil that prepares and nourishes with antiageing benefits. Helps to restore comfort, suppleness, vitality and renewed vibrancy to dry or dehydrated skin. Camelina (rich in Omega 3) and plum (rich Omega 6) oils help to nourish the skin and combat the visible signs of ageing.

Sisley phyto-teint expert foundation, £79 for 30ml Promising 12 hours of complexion perfection, this hitech fluid foundation provides optimal coverage using pure pigments, an optical blurring gel and new generation powders.

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HOME & AWAY From sun-kissed beach ceremonies to traditional church processions, Northside weighs up the options of getting married at home or abroad. By Eleanor Hyde.

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ure white waves break on golden sands, palm trees provide shade from the blazing sun, you gaze into your partner’s eyes and utter those precious words... if this sounds like your dream wedding then going abroad is definitely for you.

On the other hand, language barriers and the fear of coming home to find that your marriage isn’t legally binding are probably things you would much rather avoid.

Nevertheless, over 850,000 couples are expected to shun rainy England for nuptials in the sun this year.

The main reasons for this trend seem to be lower costs, fewer guests (though you do run the risk of alienating distant cousins) and being able to combine your wedding with your hen/stag do as well as your honeymoon.

So how easy is it to plan your big day compared to closer to home?

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Getting married abroad The best place to start if you’re organising a wedding abroad is to contact a travel agent. Winter, beach and luxury weddings are just a few choices, making this a slightly more challenging decision than simply choosing the local village church.

Once you’ve decided what sort of wedding you’d like and where, a good travel agency should do the leg work for you, making it almost as easy as saying ‘I do’.

A wedding coordinator is usually included in the holiday wedding package price and, being based in your chosen hotel or resort, they come fully equipped with expert local knowledge and information about the legalities of getting married abroad.

You’ll be safe in the knowledge that you won’t come home to discover you’re still officially single.

Some guests may not be able to afford flights, but it may well be that a smaller wedding of 15-20 close family and friends is preferable. By marrying abroad you may even choose to be generous, partially funding some or all of your guest’s flights.

Many guests treat a wedding abroad as a holiday, creating a week-long wedding celebration they and you will never forget. However, it is worth considering whether spending an entire week with family is your dream start to married life.

So just how much will a wedding abroad set you back?

Packages differ in cost depending on where you go, how long you go for and what is included, but the following two examples show how inexpensive they can be.

A wedding package available in Mexico including flowers, wine for 40 people, dinner for two, couple massages, a minister and the marriage certificate in the local language starts from £769.

A wedding package for Disneyland Florida including a six-hour limousine service, organist for the ceremony, violinist for the reception, a two-tiered cake, champagne, photographer and flowers, starts from £3,500.

Of course, there will probably be additional costs, but with reports of the average UK wedding totalling £20,000, it’s easy to see why weddings abroad are proving so popular.

Case Study 2: Kelly recently married Jonathan Mann at Halifax Hall, Sheffield Did you ever consider getting married abroad?

I would have considered it but Jonathan wanted to marry in Sheffield so we could have a big wedding and all our family and friends could come.

What do you think are the benefits of having a British wedding?

We were able to plan everything ourselves and could view venues easily. It also meant we could use companies that we knew were reliable. The flowers were arranged by the same people that my sister used for her wedding.

Did you have any concerns about getting married in Britain?

I suppose the weather is something you can never guarantee here, but it couldn’t have ruined our day. When we were having our photographs taken it drizzled a bit, but we really didn’t mind; it’s all just part of it. We had some gorgeous weather on our honeymoon in Florida – as well as some tropical storms – and had a fantastic time.

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Case Study 1: Lucy recently married husband Damian Read in Marmari, Greece Why did you decide to marry abroad?

A lot of our friends had already got married in Sheffield and there are only so many available venues in the area. We’d always discussed getting married abroad and just wanted something a bit different.

How did friends and family react?

My mum was a bit concerned at first because it’s a big ask for people to come away for a week when the wedding is only a one-day event, but it was nice because it ended up just being prettymuch all family.

Was there anything you had to consider special?

We had to think about dresses and outfits, because of the weather, and I was a bit nervous about not being able to view things beforehand like you would in England. You also don’t arrange a lot – like booking flowers, hair and makeup – until you’re there. But we’d been in touch with the wedding coordinator by email beforehand, and they do weddings every day, so we had faith everything would go to plan.

Getting married at home So what are the advantages of having a wedding closer to home? The obvious bonus is that you can have a larger wedding in which the majority of your family and friends can attend.

Often when a couple marries abroad, they feel obliged to host an at-home reception too, to include those that weren’t able to make it.

This adds a big cost onto what might have started as a cheap wedding – pointless when you could have held the wedding at home in the first place.

For those who choose to stay at home but still want an alternative to the traditional church or registry office, there are many options. Grand stately homes are particularly popular, as are more relaxed outdoor weddings, but if you want to go for something a bit more unusual, how about a shark aquarium or a whisky vault?

Unsurprisingly, these offbeat options come with a hefty price tag; a Yorkshire castle costs over £5,000 to hire, and a woodland wedding over £4,000 depending on the add-ons.

Wedding planners in the UK cost around £1,500-2,000 depending on the size of your wedding. Though they do come with a lot of expert knowledge and can guide you through every step of the process, ten to 15 per cent of your wedding budget is a lot to spend on one person.

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Welcome to the Chequers Inn The perfect venue for your special day

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ere at the Chequers Inn you can celebrate your wedding in beautiful surroundings. We cater for up to 80 guests in our beautiful terraced garden.

Nestled in the picturesque village of Ledsham, historic pub The Chequers Inn offers a true taste of Yorkshire with a selection of regional ales and a delicious daily food menu showcasing locally sourced produce.

With the change of seasons comes a change of menus, with our head chef 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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pened in 2010, The Arch London is a luxurious Georgian townhouse hideaway in the heart of Central London. This five-star property is renowned as one of the capital’s best-kept secrets; the hotel is tucked away on a calm residential street a stone’s throw from Bond Street and Hyde Park, and spans seven Grade II listed former Georgian townhouses and two mews homes.

Upon entering reception, guest’s senses are enveloped in the hotel’s custom-designed orange and pearl fragrance, whilst an open roaring fireplace provides a warm welcome. English heritage is fused with contemporary boutique design in the decor, which features walls covered in eye-catching hand-made wallpaper and artwork.

A member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World™ and Pride of Britain, the hotel boasts 82 bedrooms, including four sumptuous suites, spread over six floors.

Guestrooms are all light, airy and spacious with high Georgian ceilings and handmade beds adorned with duck down duvets and pillows.

There is also a gymnasium on the lowerground floor with tranquil alcoves, perfect for yoga and pilates, and a full range of fitness equipment. Prices start from £205 for a deluxe room and from £499 for a suite.

Visit www.thearchlondon.com for more information.

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LOTHERTON HALL ESTATE A spectacular setting for your special day Come and visit Lotherton Hall and experience the stunning surroundings and grandeur of the House.

The spectacular Drawing Room with its wonderful grand piano is licensed for civil ceremonies for up to 80 guests and the Servantsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Hall acts as a perfect space for a drinks reception.

Our magnificent landscaped parkland makes the perfect place for a marquee to hold your full reception and be sure to make use of the estateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s beautiful grounds for endless fantastic photo opportunities.

Find out more about our winter offers currently available www.leeds.gov.uk/lothertonweddings For further information and to arrange a visit, please call 0113 378 2959 or email lotherton.hall@leeds.gov.uk

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Make more of Mondays Mondays will never be the same again!

Book your Sunday night stay at The Black Swan • Dinner from the 6 course tasting menu, with accompanying wine pairings • Complimentary room upgrade to a Feature or Superior room (subject to availability) • Breakfast in bed on Monday morning • 12 noon late check out

From £249 per couple (saving over £100 off our standard price) To book your stay, call us on 01439 770466 or visit www.blackswan-helmsley.co.uk/monday Make More of Mondays’ is available on Sunday evenings only, until 27th March 2016 excluding Bank Holiday weekends and the Christmas and New Year period. The package is offered subject to availability and is available to new bookings only. Where possible, guests booking the ‘Make More of Mondays’ package will be upgraded to a Feature or Superior room at no additional charge, however this room upgrade to offered subject to availability and should no Feature or Superior rooms be available, guests will be allocated a Classic bedroom. No alternatives or discounts will be offered for guests wanting to amend the details of this package.

e have the setting, the history and the magic to ensure a truly memorable occasion WEDDING FAYRE Sunday 1st November 2015 (11am to 4pm Free entry)

Kirklevington Hall, Kirklevington, Yarm, North Yorkshire TS15 9LW

Telephone: 01642 792472 events@judgeshotel.co.uk www.judgeshotel.co.uk

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TEMPLE NEWSAM HOUSE & ESTATE This Tudor - Jacobean mansion is licensed to hold weddings and civil partnership ceremonies and provides both grandeur and intimacy. Set within 1500 acres of beautiful gardens, mature woodland and rolling parkland, it is the perfect setting for your special day.

There are a number of exquisite rooms within the House that are both licensed for Civil Ceremonies and available for dining. In addition, the South Terrace is perfect for a drinks reception, allowing you and your guests to take in the spectacular countryside and surroundings.

The extensive grounds boast many choices for a party marquee to hold your main reception and wedding breakfast. Just a short walk from the House is the Walled Garden, home to five National plant collections as well as an extensive rose garden and magnificent herbaceous borders â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the perfect backdrop for some stunning photographs.

See our website and comprehensive brochure for further details on how we can make your day extra special www.leeds.gov.uk/templenewsamweddings To arrange a visit please call 0113 336 7461 Images courtesy of Claire Morris Photography

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Plan for a perfect day Take inspiration from these local venues and businesses and make sure your wedding goes without a hitch.

Georgie’s Georgie’s is a family-run boutique on West Park, Harrogate. They offer a range of collections to appeal to all ages and a bespoke service to match. The arrival of autumn/winter means luxurious cashmere in fabulous colours, beautiful cashmere/wool coats, casual or smart dresses and trousers to fit all shapes and sizes. They can also offer a personal shopping service or even come to your own home and run a clothes party with lots of exciting offers. All are welcome to call in for a coffee and browse at their leisure. Georgie’s is open Monday to Saturday 10am–5.30pm.

18 West Park, Harrogate, HG1 1BJ Tel: 01423 560092

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Judges Country House Hotel

Goldsborough Hall This 17th-century hall stands in 12 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds with unspoilt elevated views over the historic gardens and tranquil parkland, making it one of the most private, exclusive and beautiful wedding venues in Yorkshire.

This hidden gem has royal connections as it was home to HRH Princess Mary (the Queen’s aunt) throughout the 1920s, and has been lovingly restored to its former glory.

The venue has three state rooms – a 17th century library and 18th century drawing and dining rooms – which are all licensed for civil ceremonies, or there is a C of E church next door that couples can use. The hall boasts five-star accommodation in 12 beautiful bedrooms and dining to AA rosette standard.

Goldsborough Hall is the perfect setting for any wedding. See for yourself at the wedding open afternoon on Sunday 4 October 2015 1-4pm.

Goldsborough, HG5 8NR Tel: 01423 867321 Email: info@goldsboroughhall.com www.goldsboroughhall.com

Judges Country House Hotel, one of the very best hotels and restaurants in the UK, is the pre-eminent wedding venue in the north east.

With its welcoming atmosphere, 21 beautiful guest rooms, the unique Courtyard Suite, acres of idyllic, landscaped gardens, graceful lawns that sweep down from the hall’s sunny terraces to the tiny river with its waterfalls and ornate bridges, Judges offers a truly memorable setting for your wedding.

For your very special day, be it a small intimate gathering or a large wedding, Judges has the setting, the history and the magic to ensure a truly memorable occasion.

Kirklevington Hall, Kirklevington,Yarm, Cleveland,TS15 9LW Tel: 01642 789000. www.judgeshotel.co.uk

The Chequers Inn The Chequers Inn pride themselves on giving you a beautiful setting for your perfect day.

Their weddings are bespoke to the individual wedding party and aim to meet your needs where possible.

With a wedding licence, they can hold small wedding ceremonies in the Toby Room with a reception to follow in a marquee on their terraced garden. The marquee provides a blank canvas for you to style to your own taste. For more details about holding your special day at The Chequers Inn, call 01977 683135 or drop in to the pub.

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

Hazlewood Castle The castle is timeless and elegant, and they invite you to be a king and queen for your special day. For over 1,000 years, kings and knights have been entertained here; without doubt the walls hold a few secrets within them.

Hazlewood Castle has its very own chapel, within 77 acres of parkland and manicured gardens, which is now licensed for outdoor ceremonies.

With facilities available from two to 400 people, Hazlewood can host any occasion. They have 32 luxury bedrooms, award-winning food and wines, outdoor adventure activities and fabulous, pampering spa treatments.

Being winners of the North of England customer service award for weddings for the last three years proves that the team really do pull out all the stops to make every event a truly memorable occasion.

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

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Confetti The Craiglands Hotel The Craiglands is one of Yorkshire’s most iconic and grand venues. They know that every wedding is unique and is one of the most memorable days of your life.

Let them take care of your every need as their experienced wedding coordinator takes you through the wedding you have always dreamed of.

You can rest assured that the team with ensure you have the perfect experience – from your initial viewing through to your wedding tastings, right up to and including your special day.

Cowpasture Road, Ilkley, LS29 8RQ Tel: 01943 430001 www.craiglands.co.uk

Julie Fitzmaurice Julie Fitzmaurice knows exactly what their customer wants; they need clothes for travelling in, partying in, and looking simply fabulous in. It’s the perfect place to find an individual outfit that is unique to you.

Gone are the days of wearing a typical mother of the bride outfit. Julie Fitzmaurice ensures that you have an up-to-date look that uses only the finest fabric to give you a sophisticated, elegant look.

The luxurious salon upstairs has a most welcoming and relaxed atmosphere, especially when the bubbles start flowing.

38 Parliament Street, Harrogate, HG1 2RL Tel: 01423 562932 www.juliefitzmaurice.com

The St George Hotel & Spa The St George Hotel & Spa is one of the area’s iconic wedding venues, licensed to perform civil ceremonies from lavish affairs to intimate gatherings.

For your wedding reception, their range of banqueting menus allows maximum diversity ensuring you choose the right dishes for you and your guests’ enjoyment.

They understand the intricacies of organising a wedding and a dedicated wedding co-ordinator will be on-hand from your initial enquiry to the cutting of the cake.

Plus they guarantee that your wedding will be the only one taking place on your wedding day.

1 Ripon Road, Harrogate, HG1 2SY Tel: 01423 561431 www.coastandcountryhotels.com

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Embarque Travel Your honeymoon can be the first or last thing on your list. Either way, relax and let Embarque Travel create your perfect tailored trip.

Whether you dream of white sandy beaches and turquoise seas of the Caribbean or Indian Ocean, an African safari getting close to wildlife in a canoe, sleeping in a treehouse under the stars, a jungle trek in Borneo, a road trip across America or a romantic short city break to Venice, New York or Marrakech, Embarque Travel will design your perfect honeymoon.

They will be with you along the way with inspiring ideas and destinations that capture your desires and interests, taking care of all the planning and reservations. Discuss your ideas by appointment at a time and place to suit you, including evenings and weekends.

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

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Ginni’s Lingerie & Hosiery Ginni’s carries an exquisite range of lingerie from international designers such as Chantelle, Marie Jo, Panache and Prima Donna. Offering an expert bra fitting service – whether it’s lingerie, swimwear or sports bras – Juliette and her friendly team are on hand to give you excellent service and advice in a beautiful, relaxed, friendly environment. The boutique has a stunning collection of bridal lingerie for your special day and also carries beautiful honeymoon collections to make sure every woman looks and feels fabulous.

32 High Street, Boroughbridge York,YO51 9AW Tel: 01423 326570 www.ginnislingerie.co.uk

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W Hamond Never underestimating the importance of making the right choice of engagement or wedding ring, W Hamond offers a warm welcome and a perfect place to start the romantic journey.

In addition to a superb selection of rings – including unique Whitby Jet designs – and accompanying diamond jewellery, their own in-house design facilities and workshop mean they can also offer a bespoke ring design service.

Should you be looking for a little something to accompany an engagement, an anniversary gift or maybe a ‘little’ something for the bridesmaids, then you will love the My Last Rolo collection.

For store locations and contact details visit www.whamond.com.

Morgan Clare The Wedding Affair The Wedding Affair specialises in creating beautiful wedding occasions that fuse style, individuality and fun. By using their awardwinning website, reading their inspirational blog and attending one of The Wedding Affair shows, you have access to their portfolio of some of the finest wedding suppliers.

With a wide range of highly professional wedding supplier contacts providing everything from mouth-watering cakes to beautiful flowers, designer dress making to memorable entertainment, your wedding really can be the most talked about event of the year for your family and friends.

Bellfield, North Garth Lane, Sheriff Hutton, York YO60 6SF Tel: 01904 236345 or 0843 2898504 Email: enquiries@theweddingaffair.co.uk www.theweddingaffair.co.uk

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Morgan Clare is absolutely buzzing at the reaction to the just-launched fabulous new autumn collections. With seven ‘now’ labels added to 50 premium brands already in store, Morgan Clare’s place as one of Yorkshire’s premier designer retailers continues.

This season, glitz and glamour feature with Victorian noir as the perfect occasion wear trends. From chic dresses by Peter Pilotto to stunning accessories from Stella McCartney and Alexander McQueen, and from offduty to dressing for that special event – and all that’s in between – Morgan Clare has you covered.

Montpellier Gardens, Harrogate, HG1 2TF 36 The Grove, Ilkley, LS29 9EE www.morganclare.co.uk

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Confetti The Crown Inn Host your unique wedding ceremony and celebration in this 600-year-old medieval beamed barn. They offer classic country weddings, where each wedding is tailor-made with your ideas and dreams. A complimentary wedding planner will take you through every aspect of your day.

The award-winning kitchen will plan all the catering for your day and create amazing food with your inspirations. They don’t do packages or have menu A, B & C. Instead, you start with a clean slate and they build your ideas with their expertise to create a unique wedding day that your guests will remember forever.

Think fairy tale, think age-old atmosphere, think classic country inn, think The Crown Inn Roecliffe. Drop them a line for the time of your lives.

Roecliffe, North Yorkshire,YO51 9LY Tel: 01423 322300 www.crowninnroecliffe.com

Crab Manor The most important day of your life should be held at a place that will never be forgotten.

In a serene little corner of God’s own county, Crab Manor near Thirsk in North Yorkshire offers acres of beautifully landscaped gardens, fountains and terraces (as well as a courtyard with a hot tub and a sauna – perfect for a spot of well-earned self indulgence).

The team promises to provide you with a fairytale wedding at a location that will take your breath away.

For more information about Crab Manor’s wedding ceremonies, menus and entertainment, visit the website where you can download a weddings brochure.

Dishforth, Asenby,Thirsk,YO7 3QL Tel: 01845 577286 www.crabandlobster.co.uk

Ragdoll of Pudsey Celebrating 40 years in 2016, Ragdoll of Pudsey – one of the north’s leading family-run occasion wear specialists – pride themselves on offering collections from top designers including Condici, Ian Stuart, Ispirato, John Charles, Irresistible and Michaela Louisa in sizes 8 to 24 and shoes 3 to 8.

The award-wining personal one-to-one service and attention to detail ensures you will find the perfect outfit and create the wow factor for your very special occasion.

The Ragdoll team is proud to have dressed hundreds of ladies; their understanding of body shapes and sizes so essential to creating the ultimate image for your very special event. They also offer a full alteration service to ensure that perfect fit.

Ragdoll also offers an extensive collection of fabulous hats, fascinators, shoes, handbags and jewellery. Open six days a week with free off-road parking outside the premises.

76 Galloway Lane, Pudsey, Leeds, LS28 8LE Tel: 01274 660880 www.ragdollofpudsey.co.uk

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Cryotherapy Centre at Sunshine Tanning Studio Cryotherapy UK has launched in north Leeds at Sunshine Tanning Studio. It brings you the latest technology in the age-old use of icecold 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 are trained to give you the ultimate experience in cryo procedures.

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

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The Bridal Collection

The Montpellier Dresser The Montpellier Dresser has just completed its first successful year in the fabulous Montpellier Quarter, Harrogate. Lots of exciting things have happened in the past year, including appearing on the BBC1 programme Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is. Now a premier dress agency in Harrogate, they are still being discovered by the locals and the many visitors to the town. They offer an exciting working platform for clients to buy and sell new and pre-loved designer items on a consignment basis.

Open Monday to Saturday 105pm, closed Wednesday. Items are taken in on Monday and Tuesday only. For more information, call the number below.

The Bridal Collection in Harrogate is hosting a very special Jenny Packham event on Saturday 17 October, with a full showcase of the 2016 bridal collection. All brides who purchase their Jenny Packham gown on this weekend will receive an incredible ten per cent discount and a complimentary Jenny Packham veil worth £400.

The Bridal Collection is an exceptional boutique in incredible surroundings. It offers a beautiful selection of the world’s leading bridal designers and an award-winning bridal experience from a highly trained team of bridal stylists. Collections range from £2,000 to £6,000.

Appointments for the Jenny Packham Designer Day are £25 (refunded against any gown purchase) and are strictly limited. To secure your place call 01423 202029 or email info@thebridalcollectionharrogate.com.

29 Park Road, Harrogate, HG1 5AG Tel: 01423 202029 www.thebridalcollectionharrogate.com

Montpellier Mews, Harrogate, HG1 2TF Tel: 01423 563410

The Sun Pavilion Built in the 1930s and restored to its original splendour in 1998, this fairytale building occupies a tranquil corner of Harrogate’s historic grade II listed Valley Gardens, with private terraces hidden away amongst ancient trees and lush greenery. The Sun Pavilion certainly lives up to its name; its magnificent stained-glass dome bathes the classical interior in natural light, creating an enchanting backdrop for celebrations.

With a full civil wedding licence, The Sun Pavilion is perfect for ceremonies and receptions for up to 150 guests. For further details, don’t hesitate to get in touch.

Bliss Beauty Spa Bliss represents a group of five salons, where fine service standards are a priority.The salons use a range of brands including Environ, Dermalogica, Elemis, Heaven, Australian Bodycare, CND Shellac, Gelaze and Entity Couture Nails, and many more.

Bliss is giving one lucky reader the chance to win a 3D Lipo slimming treatment worth £119. This hero treatment offers excellent inch-loss results after just one session and is therefore perfect for weddings and special occasions. To enter, follow Bliss Beauty Spa on Facebook, post on their wall the number of salons they have in Leeds, and use the hashtag #blissbeautyspa in your post.

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

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Confetti The Devonshire Arms With its quintessential country house character, The Devonshire Arms is the perfect location for your dream wedding. From open fires to romantic fourposter beds, every last detail is designed to ensure your day exceeds every expectation.

With four beautiful function rooms to choose from, they can accommodate wedding parties up to 90 guests in the daytime and an evening reception up to 120. Alternatively their extensive grounds with exceptional scenery can comfortably accommodate a marquee wedding.

It is enviably located on the Duke of Devonshire’s Bolton Abbey Estate, covering over 30,000 acres of stunning beauty set within the Yorkshire Dales National Park.

Bolton Abbey, Skipton, BD23 6AJ Tel: 01756 718111 www.thedevonshirearms.co.uk

Lotherton Hall Lotherton Hall is a fantastic Edwardian country house and estate conveniently positioned between York and Leeds near the village of Aberford. The house is licensed for weddings and civil partnership ceremonies for up to 80 people and is a gorgeous setting for your big day.

The grand drawing room is a fantastic place for the ceremony, whilst drinks can be held in the servants’ hall. The magnificent landscaped parkland is the perfect place for a marquee to hold your reception and the estate’s beautiful grounds make for fantastic photo opportunities.

Aberford, Leeds, LS25 3EB.Tel: 0113 281 3259

Temple Newsam Looking for the perfect winter wedding?

Temple Newsam is a beautiful Tudor-Jacobean mansion, which is licensed to hold weddings and civil partnership ceremonies.What’s more, there are still some last remaining slots for 2015 weddings. Be sure to contact the number below to organise a visit.

There are a number of exquisite rooms within the house that are both licensed for civil ceremonies and available for dining. Alternatively, this stunning stately home has extensive grounds that boast many choices for a marquee to hold your main reception and wedding breakfast. Just a short walk from the house is the walled garden, which is the perfect backdrop for some stunning photographs.

Temple Newsam Road, off Selby Road, Leeds, LS15 0AE. Tel: 0113 336 7460

Pout Beauty Are you a bride to be hoping to be wedding day ready? Then look no further than Pout Beauty in Chapel Allerton.

The highly skilled team of dedicated therapists can tend to your every need; from hosting your pre-wedding hen pamper parties with champagne, canapés, Butlers in the Buff and live music, through to the all-important bridal beauty must haves. Pout Beauty have a team of talented official HD Brows makeup stylists who can ensure you and your bridal party look picture perfect for the wedding photographs.

For further information regarding the selection of Pout wedding services, contact the salon on the number below.

172-174 Harrogate Road, Chapel Allerton, Leeds, LS7 4NZ. Tel: 0113 268 1618 www.poutbeautysalon.com

The Old Swan Through The Old Swan’s revolving doors you enter Victorian splendour in the heart of Harrogate – the epitome of traditional charm combined with contemporary elegance.

The hotel comprises 136 contemporary styled bedrooms featuring bridal suites with four poster beds and ample private space to relax before your special day.

With licence for civil ceremonies both inside the hotel and in the stunning outdoor wedding pavilion, several reception rooms (with capacities of up to 400 guests), dedicated wedding coordinators, impeccable service, complimentary parking and manicured lawns, The Old Swan is a wonderful choice for your Harrogate wedding.

Swan Road, Harrogate, HG1 2SR. Tel: 0844 693 2964

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Louisa Brown

The ZipYard

Silk Sisters

The ZipYard in Chapel Allerton specialises in clothing repairs and alterations. The team of talented seamstresses is able to complete simple repairs and complex work, including alterations to bridal wear. Fitting rooms are available to enable advice and assessment of the alterations or repairs. No appointment is needed, just arrive at your own convenience.

Silk Sisters have a beautiful collection of wedding jewellery, including these stunning earrings from Lovett & Co. The 1950s-inspired handpainted stonedrop earrings are the perfect accessory for weddings, with a classic blend of modern design and vintage styling.

114a Harrogate Road, Chapel Allerton, LS7 4NY Tel: 0113 345 4300 Email: info@leedsnorth.thezipyard.co.uk

4 Market Street, Otley LS21 3AF Tel: 01943 463353 www.silksistersotley.co.uk

Louisa Brown is a fashion designer who specialises in styles that last forever. She creates bespoke, made-toorder dresses and shawls for any occasion along with spring/summer and autumn/winter collections that are unique and daring; she doesn’t create the same styles as everyone else.

The value of buying from Louisa’s collection is knowing that no-one has the same as you – all stock is limited edition, with bespoke dresses made to fit your shape and size.

Tel: 07478 819809

Bridal Rogue Gallery

The National Wedding Show

Bridal Rogue Gallery is hosting a week-long sale for end-of-season wedding dresses, off-the-peg samples and bridal accessories. To clear the way for the new 2016 collections, a selection of current gowns, shoes and headpieces are being offered at vastly reduced prices for one week only. Brides searching for a designer look can grab and bag an unbelievable bargain.

To arrange a viewing slot at one of the Bridal Rogue Gallery boutiques, phone the numbers below or email through the website www.bridalroguegallery.co.uk.

WEDDING DRESS & ACCESSORY SALE FROM SATURDAY 5-12 SEPTEMBER LONDON – HARROGATE – YORK

Immerse yourself in inspiration heaven and shop ‘til you drop at the UK’s biggest wedding show this autumn. From exquisite wedding gowns to fabulous flowers, striking stationery to mouth-watering cakes and honeymoon hideaways to show-stopping entertainment, you can try, buy, book and hire everything you need for your big day, under one roof.

The spectacular catwalk show has the latest bridal trends brought to life by the nation’s finest designers, boutiques and retailers.

For your chance to win tickets to the UK’s biggest wedding show, see the advert in this issue. If you’re not lucky enough to win, book advance tickets and save £5 off the onthe-door price by visiting www.nationalweddingshow.co.uk or calling the ticket hotline on 0844 874 0486.

10 Grape Lane, Swinegate Court,York,YO1 7HU.Tel: 01904 656675 6 Strawberry Dale Avenue, Harrogate, HG1 5EA.Tel: 01423 505444 20-22 Chiltern Street, London,W1U 7QD.Tel: 0207 224 7414

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Ripon Road, Harrogate, HG1 2JD Tel: 01423 504005 www.strathmorehotels.com

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The Cairn Hotel Congratulations on your forthcoming wedding from all at The Cairn Hotel. The hotel is fully licensed to hold civil ceremonies and civil partnerships.

From wonderful traditional weddings to fabulously colourful celebrations, they have done it all. Simply tell them your hopes and dreams and they will make it happen.

Come rain or shine, on your wedding day the stunning Victorian building lends itself beautifully to those very important photographs. And the bespoke menus can be designed just for you.

Special accommodation rates are available for your guests and parking is also available.

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Four Seasons Interiors Whether you are looking for a kitchen for your new home or wanting to buy the latest Fissler pans as a superb wedding gift, Four Seasons Interiors are here to help.

BMF Luxury home and heating specialist BMF has introduced designer kitchens to its showroom on Meanwood Road in Leeds.

They now design, supply and install the stylish German kitchen brand Next 125. The range offers a modular system, which can be built up to provide a unique kitchen to suit an individual home. With a host of clever storage solutions to help you make the most of the available space, the range has a clean, modern look which is timeless.

And in the perfect kitchen, you of course need perfect appliances. With innovative Swiss brand V-ZUG, which offers everything from Teppanyaki hobs to the most energy-efficient washing machine on the market, you really can create the kitchen of your dreams.

Full designed and installed kitchens start from around £15,000.

149 Street Lane, Leeds, LS8 1AA Tel: 0113 294 1414 www.4season-design.co.uk

248 Meanwood Road, Leeds, LS7 2HZ. Tel: 0113 266 0096. www.bmfonline.co.uk

Waltons Fine Furnishings

Uffizzi Interiors

With more than 25 years’ experience, Waltons Fine Furnishings is one of the most renowned interiors retailers in Yorkshire.

They offer high-quality products, good old-fashioned personal service and are always striving to give great value for money.

Whether you’re looking for a vinyl floor for the bathroom, curtains for the dining room or a fine oriental carpet for the lounge, you’ll find choice, value and excellent service.

The knowledgeable staff at Waltons will guide you though all their flooring, wallpaper, soft furnishings and fabric ranges to find something to fit your needs and transform your home.

Interior designer Stephanie Hill creates inspiring and elegant interiors and is able to provide you with the expertise to realise the vision for your space. Working with clients across the UK and international locations, her work includes luxury residential properties and commercial projects.

Stephanie’s inspiration comes from many areas and her passion for interior design and spatial planning shines though in her work.

Her success comes from her understanding of her client’s individual requirements and ensuring that the interiors work for them to help them get the most from their surroundings.

Stephanie’s Uffizzi showroom in Collingham is great setting for her interior design services as well as showcasing her own collection of elegant furniture.

46-50 Leeds Road, Ilkley, LS29 8DS Tel: 01943 600571 www.waltonsfinefurnishings.co.uk

1-2 Elizabeth Court, Collingham, LS22 5JL Tel: 01937 574141 www.uffizzi-interiors.co.uk

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Townhouse The north’s multi-award winning kitchen design studio has been dedicated to creative design for over 11 years with great attention to detail and a passion for creating stunning kitchens and interiors.

Townhouse’s design studio is located in Harrogate’s scenic Montpellier Quarter and works on projects across the north of England and beyond. It offers a range of classleading kitchens including world-renowned premium German brand Leicht, along with wardrobes, stylish Italian dining furniture, exclusive floor tiles, bespoke window shutters and more.

27 Montpellier Parade, Harrogate, HG1 2TG Tel: 01423 701555 Email: info@townhousedesign.co.uk www.townhousedesign.co.uk

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THE PERFECT VENUE

Set against the heavenly backdrop backdrop of Harrogate’s Harrogate’s Valley Valley Gardens, Gardens, the Sun Pavilion Pavilion is one of the most romantic romantic wedding locations ever. ever.

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Wedding Fayre, 4th October

YOUR GARDEN WEDDING IN THE HEART OF HARROGATE

Make your Wedding Day unique and take your vows in our romantic Pavilion, one of the only licensed outdoor wedding venues in Harrogate. Make your commitment to each other surrounded by family and friends seated on sashed chairs on the lawn, before making your way back to the wedding breakfast in one of our many reception rooms.

For further details and to find out about your Wedding Day at The Old Swan, call us on 01423 500055 or email us at weddings.oldswan@classiclodges.co.uk

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WORDS: Katie Preston-Hargrave

Fancy being a fairtytale princess for a day? With a rich past stretching back to the Doomsday Book, elegant accomodation and an idyllic setting, Hazlewood Castle makes a bewitching venue for a wedding.

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here is no doubt that Hazlewood Castle is steeped deep in an interesting history and romantic mystery. From a compelling mention in the Doomsday Book, to its use as a maternity hospital, a mere glance at its rich and varied past is captivating.

The grandeur of the grounds that speak of times long since past, coupled with the elegance of its modern amenities and the beautifully landscaped gardens are truly breathtaking.

Hazlewood Castle has been in the Vavasour family since Norman times and it is this fascinating family that has given the castle so much history. Its absorbing past includes royals and politics, persecution and religion, romance and recklessness. It is a story spun from adventure and mystery, of life and death and everything in between. The castle has seen kings and queens rise and fall, uncovered plots, heroic heroes and strong heroines. In fact, the Tudor tower, which was built in 1509, was offered to both King Henry VIII and James I as a gesture to appease these powerful kings, but whilst King Henry VIII accepted the gift, James I declined. Instead, James I is reported to have send a portrait of himself to the residents of Hazlewood Castle.

They promptly destroyed it as he had offended them by his rejection of their tower.

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the Vavasour family arrested Guy Fawkes in the cellar of the Houses of Parliament for trying to kill King James I in the Gunpowder Plot.

The history is, no doubt, the most remarkable element of the castle, but it also boasts many other interesting features. After an extensive restoration, Hazlewood Castle opened in late 1997 and now offers elegant private rooms, luxury accommodation and award-winning dining in an idyllic rural

location. Whilst retaining a relaxing, tranquil atmosphere in a historic setting, Hazlewood offers an inspiring venue for mid-week or weekend breaks as well as weddings, meetings and events all set in an exclusive estate in picturesque Yorkshire. The stunning interiors of Hazlewood add another wonderful dimension to weddings and family celebrations.

The decadent, indulgent rooms transport you back in time, when opulence reigned

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supreme, along with the modern facilities that do not subtract from the history, but rather add to the experience.

As a wedding venue, the location is ideal if you want to be a princess for the day. Each year Hazlewood Castle hosts between 100 and 130 weddings and can cater for two to 400 people. They have numerous wedding packages that cater for a range of specifications so no matter what you would like, you can be sure of creating your dream wedding.

If outdoor activities are more your thing, Hazlewood Castle is the perfect venue to enjoy a range of activities, which are on throughout the year. They are open to the public all year long. From laser tag to foraging, camp survival and much more; there really is something for everybody.

For those looking to stay indoors, relaxing in the top-quality day spa could be the retreat that you’re looking for. With four treatment rooms, a manicure station, relaxation room, mud serail chamber and bell tent relaxation area, the spa offers the perfect escape from everyday life.

Hazlewood Castle also has a range of stay-over packages that include overnight accommodation, and food and some treatment time at the spa.

But the variety doesn’t stop there. If you prefer things that go bump in the night— as one of the oldest castles in the UK— Hazlewood Castle possesses more than its fair share of mysterious, spooky tales. Ghost tours are available daily and you can check out its spooky tales, if you dare, on its website. As one of the tales goes, there has been a monk dressed in a black habit making

his presence felt for a while now. This mysterious entity is reportedly seen crossing St Margaret's courtyard before disappearing into a yew tree. So, for any ghost hunters out there — or even for those who are just a bit curious — the tour is certainly highly recommended.

No matter what the reason for your visit to Hazlewood Castle, you’re sure to find yourself enthralled by its history and bewitched by its beauty. Explore all the variety on offer and let your breath be taken away by its grand, ethereal grounds.

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Confetti RIGHT: You’ll never argue over lost keys again with this love-bird themed, duo key ring holder. £16.99 from www.thegiftoasis.com

ABOVE: These luxury organic cotton towels are supremely soft and come in four different colours to suit every bathroom. Get the whole set, including a face cloth, hand towel, bath towel, bath sheet and bath mat at www.thefinecottoncompany.com

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What do you buy the couple that already has everything? From cute cups to cosy blankets, we’ve got the gift list covered.

BELOW: Create an ambient living room with this gorgeous glass lamp. £144 from www.thefarthing.co.uk

RIGHT: This heart-shaped chopping board can be personalised with your own message or the couple’s names to create a truly thoughtful gift. £15.99 www.swankymaison.com

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eddings conjure up numerous classic associations – the white dress, the towering cake, the rings… but what about the important items to get you through everyday married life?

These stylish and contemporary gifts are essential to every wedding list. Okay, this is the 21st century and most couples live together long before they say “I do”, but why settle for boring white goods when you could be using these gorgeous gadgets?

From the his and hers mugs to brighten up your breakfast table, to the cosy blanket for cuddling up with in the evenings, these simple furnishings are bound to encourage marital bliss.

So whether you are clueless about what to give your friends on their wedding day, or are the bride/groom-to-be and don’t know what to ask for, we’ve got the gift list covered.

ABOVE: This chrome food blender will complete your contemporary kitchen as well as proving to be practical with its easy-pour design. £189 from www.redcandy.co.uk

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NS Antiques

Vintage treasures From pottery to furniture, you never know what you will unearth at one of Bowman’s antique fairs.

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here was a time when ‘second hand’ was viewed as a negative thing. As though anything built to last was a burden, never mind an undesirable purchase.

But in recent years, things have changed.

‘Vintage’ and ‘retro’ have become the buzzwords for younger generations who enjoy digging through antique showrooms and vintage shops on Saturdays and who get a thrill when they discover treasures from another era that are probably third or even fourth hand.

Antique and vintage fairs are not only on-trend, but are environmentally friendly too and no one knows this better than Bowman Antiques Fairs. They support the ‘antiques are green’ campaign, as well as many sellers in the vibrant and creative independent business sector who source unusual and unique recycled products from all over the country.

Being hubs that bring together hundreds of small independent traders in antiques, vintage and art, Bowman’s events are a onestop market place. Their buyers are diverse, open-minded individuals who value items of beauty for the home and garden.

Furthermore, their good-quality antique furniture is reasonably priced and made to last.

The business also works with Visit Harrogate, encouraging visitors to stay and explore the many vintage and antique centres in the area, forging links with the vintage trail in Harrogate and the Red House Antiques Centre in York.

Managing director Helen Bowman has always been immersed in the wonderful world of antiques. “Back in the 1970s, my mum was into antiques and saw the opportunity for a fair for local dealers. Her first event was at Pudsey Civic Hall,” she says.

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“As a teenager I often had a stall myself and my mum encouraged myself and my brother to get used to buying, selling, customer relations and mental arithmetic great training for life. Mum also had a shop in Otley, where I helped out and learned a great deal about antiques.”

Helen went on to study a BA in political studies and an MA in communication studies at The University of Leeds then worked for a number of businesses including a recycling agency and a marketing agency, before returning to the family business. She is therefore highly business-minded as well as having expertise in antiques.

With help from her husband Ben, who has run small businesses for most of his working life, and highly-organised administrator Karen, Helen and her team have a strong sense of fairness and excellent customer service.

Their reputable stall-holders each have their own specialist knowledge of antiques, too. Bowman fairs play host to specialists in

Clarice Cliff ceramics and other pottery brands including Burmantofts, which was made in Leeds in the 1890s. The events bring together an array of truly marvellous things, from 200-year-old furniture to deco lighting.

“We set out to achieve the largest and best quality antiques event in Yorkshire and northern England and indeed we have,” says Helen. “There’s an exciting atmosphere at our events. We sell items that cannot be bought on the high street, which benefit from being viewed in person.”

With so many different pieces with interesting stories to tell and a friendly, bustling environment, it’s no wonder many buyers get hooked on this way of shopping.

So don’t miss out on a treasured find, visit www.antiquesfairs.com to find out about Bowman Antiques’ next exciting event or call 01274 588505.

Bowman Antiques Fairs 89 Kirkgate, Shipley, BD18 3LR Tel: 01274 588505 Email: info@antiquesfairs.com www.antiquesfairs.com

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NS Interiors

Maximise your space Let ALNO Leeds help you achieve the ultimate open plan kitchen, combining flexibility and practicality.

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pen plan living continues to grow in popularity because of the social, practical and flexible space it provides. Combining the different aspects of kitchen, living and dining with social and family life, it brings a calming and indulgent feeling of space and openness and facilitates inclusive family living – just how a home should be!

To get the best out of the room you have to work with, open plan living needs structure and clear planning. An ergonomic layout is key and you need to consider the most effective use of space. This is where an experienced designer can add value, logic and vision to your thoughts while ensuring the practical details aren’t overlooked.

A working triangle for example, where your oven, fridge and dishwasher are in easy reach of each other, can be overlooked in favour of quirky, unusual designs or eye-

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catching gadgets. There’s little point having a well-appointed kitchen space that isn’t practical or comfortable to work in.

When fusing your living, dining and kitchen spaces, it is also important to maintain definition between the working kitchen and the relaxed, living areas. Using the same colour scheme throughout creates a sense of uninterrupted and streamlined space, which can be effectively separated with an island or peninsula while retaining a feeling of space. Combining and complementing the textures and materials of cabinets, flooring and worktops is another clever way to enhance the feeling of continuity and connection between the separate areas in a tasteful and subtle way.

While open plan living and combining two rooms into one is a popular home improvement trend, there are a number of things to consider before taking the plunge into a lifestyle change that will alter the way you use your home. How do you prevent smells seeping into living areas? How do you hide the mess that can easily accumulate in a busy kitchen? Do you want your guests to see everything you’re preparing or would you like a means of screening your eating area

from your food preparation area?

There is a superb range of highly effective and energy efficient extraction units now available on the market through brands such as Siemens and Miele to eradicate problem smells and steam – or even occasional smoke! Taller islands can also be used to block the view of untidy worktops and add more definition to the working area. But equally, today’s storage solutions means there is little excuse to not have a place for everything in a truly well designed kitchen.

Finally, when it comes to opening your kitchen into a family living and dining area, always talk to your designer about your lifestyle and your priorities early in your first consultation so that the finished kitchen matches your requirements. Ovens, corners and the storage of sharp cutlery can be planned in consideration of the whole family so your kitchen can be child, pet and even guest proof!

When well designed, a good quality kitchen will improve every family member’s quality of life by encouraging the togetherness that makes your kitchen every bit the heart of your home.

If you too are interested an open plan kitchen design, visit us at: The ALNO Store Leeds, 4 The Boulevard, City West One Office Park, Gelderd Road, Leeds, LS12 6NY Call: 0113 3315 115

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NS Glazing Bi-fold doors a great way to bring the outside, inside

Let there be light

The new Millennium Windows showroom is filled with inspiration.

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t has been just over 18 months since Millennium Windows opened its new 2,000 sq ft showroom at York Business Park.

With a raft of conservatories, orangeries, windows, doors and aluminium bifolds on display, there is plenty to inspire homeowners looking to update their property.

The collection boasts several different designs of conservatories and orangeries, including a range of colours, finishes and roof styles. By specialising in bespoke conservatories, whether your home is traditional or modern, large or small, Millennium Windows can design one that will suit both your house and your budget.

They know that a conservatory is so much more than just an additional room for a growing family, or an investment that will add value to your home. It is also the perfect place to relax and unwind with a drink at the end of a fraught day, a fabulous space to entertain guests, or a light, warm room in which to enjoy the winter sun.

All of their conservatories are custommade to meet your requirements with strong bases, insulated floors and walls, double-glazed windows and steel-reinforced structures.

Aluminium doors and windows have also experienced a surge in popularity recently, thanks to their strength, versatility and slimline design. Ideal for large openings or those All of the conservatories are custom-made to meet your requirements

that require an unusual configuration, the doors are as beautiful as they are functional and are available in a huge range of colours.

The showroom also features Solidor composite doors in a variety of colours and styles, as well as energy efficient uPVC doors and windows.

The company has its own manufacturing base on York Business Park and, by cutting out the middle man, can keep prices down. All products are backed by long-term, cast-iron guarantees to give you extra piece of mind.

With decades of experience, the talented team are incredibly knowledgeable and professional and are dedicated to ensuring their customers receive the very best customer service and first-class products and fitting.

The local firm, now in its seventh year, has a well-established reputation and enjoys great success thanks to its commitment to doing a good job and always sticking to its promises. The majority of its work comes from word-of-mouth recommendations.

Call for a free quote or pop into the showroom to see for yourself all that Millennium Windows has to offer.

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NS Eating Out

Words: Phoebe Seymour

Hiddem gem

Unassuming it may be, but behind the purple door is a trove of Thai delights waiting to be discovered.

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traditional English village is not the usual breeding ground for exotic Eastern restaurants, but it appears that Thai Jantra has been welcomed by Boston Spa with open arms and mouths.

Perhaps the fact that the restaurant is a joint venture between both Thai and English food enthusiasts is the reason locals love it so much. Even the surroundings are an interesting combination of the two cultures, as the restaurant is based in an old, cottagestyle coaching house, yet is beautifully furnished with Thai wooden panels, golden stag statues and vases full of lilies.

The great thing about local restaurants is that the staff get to know their clients, and as my partner and I took our seats, I saw a waitress having a friendly chat with a group of regulars.

Wanting to opt for something authentic, I started with the Som Tam (a famous northern Thailand salad). The cooling tomato, carrot and bean salad had an interestingly contrasting spicy lime and chilli dressing and was topped with crunchy nuts, making it the hottest and one of the nicest salads I’ve ever tasted.

My partner’s beef skewers (Nur Yang) came with a gorgeously sweet satay sauce, and both starters were impressively presented with potatoes carved into roses and flowers nested in our salads.

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For mains, my red curry (Geang Phed Nur) curry had a tangy and saccharine peanut flavour similar to the satay sauce, with a slightly spicy aftertaste. Filled with generous slices of tender beef and bamboo shoots, I couldn’t get enough. My partner’s mild yellow chicken (Gaeng Garee Gai) reminded me of a thinner, Thai take on the korma with its coconut flavour, only made more exciting with chunks of pineapple and potato.

Combined with sticky jasmine egg fried rice and sweet pad thai-style noodles mixed with vegetables and topped with chopped nuts, this was an aromatic feast for two, and what better drink to wash all this sweet and spicy food down, than a couple of bottles of bitter and refreshing Tiger?

We finished off with two frozen desserts served in tall knickerbocker glory glasses, topped off again with gorgeous flowers. My partner’s was filled with two creamy scoops of coconut and pineapple ice cream, while mine was filled with two bright and zesty scoops of mango and lime sorbet. If you like piña coladas (and getting caught in the rain – sorry couldn’t resist!) then you’ll love the coconut and pineapple ice cream.

So the next time you think about driving into a big city in search of the best Thai restaurants don’t overlook your local town or village. There may be a hidden gem waiting to be discovered within a traditional English setting.

What we ate: Starters Som Tam – Papaya salad with crushed peanuts, lime juice and chilli, £5.75 Nur Yang – Chargrilled beef on skewers with satay dipping sauce, £6 Mains Geang Phed Nur – Red curry with beef, bamboo shoots and basil, £10 Gaeng Garee Gai – Mild yellow curry with chicken, potatoes, tomatoes and coconut milk, £10 Stir fried egg noodles with mixed vegetables, £3.50 Thai jasmine egg fried rice, £3.50 Dessert Coconut and pineapple ice cream, £4 Mango and lime sorbet, £3.50 Drinks Bottle of Tiger (330ml), £3.30 Thai Jantra 202-204 High Street, Boston Spa, LS23 6BT Tel: 01937 845827

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NS Food & Drink

Nourish by name, nourishing by nature – that’s the ethos of the latest Leeds eatery where the food is fast, healthy and delicious.

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s there really such a thing as healthy fast food? At Nourish Restaurants in Leeds, eating is believing.

It all started when nutritionist and cofounder David Stache noticed a gap in the market. “There are often conflicting views about what is healthy, so I was commonly faced with people who were confused about what constituted a good diet,” he says. “I also knew people who made poor diet choices owing to a busy lifestyle, little time and a lack of places to go.”

David and his business partner Ben Pryor, who is a personal trainer, opened their first Nourish store in Sheffield in October 2013.

With David’s eight years of nutrition expertise and Ben’s experience in the fitness industry, combined with chef Rich Pryor’s fascination with food, the store has gone from strength to strength. Almost two years on, the founders have expanded the business with an even bigger and busier store in Leeds city centre.

The branch only opened in July, but has already attracted a loyal following and has firmly adopted its sister branch’s values of being nutritionally balanced and community driven, with a focus on engaging and educating their clients.

Nourish offers meals to meet every dietary need, including gluten-free, wheatfree, vegan and vegetarian options. They also provide seasonal menus with an autumn menu new for September featuring a wholesome beef stew, gorgeous soups, including sweet potato, and an irresistible squash curry.

As well as serving up delicious hot

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breakfasts and lunches, Nourish is also committed to helping clients in the long term.

From 1 September, the Leeds branch will offer 20-minute diet consultations and meal plans.

The consultation will establish any vitamins you may be lacking and a bespoke meal plan will be tailored to meet your needs, including recommended powders and supplements to support a balanced diet.

So whether you are an athlete after highenergy, low-calorie meals or just want to take more care of your general wellbeing, there’s a plan for everyone. Starting at £25 per day, Nourish take all the stress out of sourcing

ingredients and cooking by providing all your meals.

Nourish is also a company with a conscience and has recently launched a Pay It Forward Tree project at their Leeds store.

Customers are encouraged to buy a meal for someone in need and to write it down on an post-it note which is then stuck on the tree.

Someone less fortunate can then pick a meal from the tree for free.

There has been a great response so far, with as many as 20 meals being attached to the tree at once. David and Ben support the South Yorkshire Housing Association project and the Pay It Forward scheme is particularly aimed at helping the homeless.

They plan to introduce Nourishing Schools that cover the key areas of healthy eating and sustainability, with classes that help people connect with food by discovering how it is produced.

Delivery vans will soon be launched, meaning Nourish will be able to reach more people than ever before. They even plan to park outside schools, to lure students away from greasy fast food on their lunch hours.

“We’re not driven by the pound like other business.” says David. “We’re just three Yorkshire lads trying to make a difference with healthy honest food.”

If you want a truly nutritious lunch, would like to donate one or are looking for a diet that fits your lifestyle, the Nourish team look forward to meeting you.

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Give it some oompah!

For a foot-stomping night out, head for the Bierkeller and get the party started.

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f you’re fortunate enough to have been chosen as a best man or bridesmaid you’ll be feeling rather honoured. But with this privileged duty comes the significant – and often stressful – task of organising the stag or hen do.

Music, entertainment, and delicious food and drink are all key element of a successful party. But to make sure it’s truly special, choosing a venue that can offer something a little bit different will guarantee it’s one to remember Bierkeller at Sovereign House on South Parade, Leeds is the only Bavarian-themed bar in the city, and the only place you will get real German beer in steins, all served ice cold to your table by waitresses in classic Bavarian dress. Why have one pint in a glass when you can have two?

There are a number of different packages available, to cater for various parties and prices range from £10-£20 per person. For £10 you can enjoy a pretzel, shot, guaranteed seating and waitress service, £15 entry includes a pretzel, shot, stein (either lager, cider or cocktail), guaranteed prime seating and waitress service, and £20 entry includes a pretzel, shot, stein, Bavarian meal, best seats in the house and waitress service.

On top of this, you can add many different options to your table,

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from a spirit bottle with mixers to their famous five-litre table-top kegs. They offer a wide range of lagers, beers, ciders, spirits, shots and new stein cocktails. Why not try the stag and stein special – Jägermeister and a stein – ideal for a stag party.

As well as fabulous food and drink, the Bierkeller offers extraordinary entertainment.

The amazing Bavarian Stompers play at the bar every Friday and Saturday night and will have you up on your feet – or in most cases, the benches – in no time. They have a reputation as the best British oompah band and in fact, were the first British comedy oompah band to appear at a major German bier festival.

Their tremendous vitality and enthusiasm has made them exceptionally popular, and

their show gives audiences a rip-roaring musical journey to the Bavarian Bierkellers, involving the quaffing of liquid refreshment en route.

An evening with the Bavarian Stompers starts from 7pm. The Bierkeller’s lovely waitresses make sure everyone’s steins are kept topped up and there’s plenty of music, party games and competitions. By 9pm everyone is in the party spirit and the Bavarian Stompers take you on a journey through the Bierkellers of Germany with their amazing live show.

Once the band has finished, the party doesn’t stop there. Party music, shot girls, a sing-a-long and audience participation continues until they close with their resident DJ. Make sure to book in advance, this is a night out you don't want to miss.

Whether it's a stag or hen do, an office party, birthday or Christmas celebration, the Bierkeller can cater for everyone. As well as a great party venue, the Bierkeller’s relaxed sociable atmosphere is the ideal place to wind down after a hard day’s work. Or, if you’re looking for a special wine or beer tasting, one of their events will give you a sample of what’s on offer as well as an insight into one of the greatest drinking destinations.

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NS Eating Out

Fired up with flavour Style, local pride and fantastic food combine to make a memorable dining experience at the Fire Lake Grill House & Cocktail Bar Words: Chris Wilson

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ll chefs love having new toys to play with, and at Fire Lake Grill House the kitchen crew have the ultimate foodie plaything at their disposal – a Josper grill.

This cunning kitchen devil is first and foremost a grill but it also has a front door which, when closed, ensures that none of the flavours or natural moisture escapes. It’s probably the hottest indoor barbecue available and the menu utilizes it fully with a tempting range of wood-and flame-cooked or wood-smoked dishes.

Situated in the Radisson Blu Hotel in Leeds city centre, this ultra-smart contemporary restaurant is basking in the buzz of a recent renovation that retains some of the landmark building’s art deco touches with a thoroughly modern dining area and cocktail bar.

There is an open kitchen where that Josper has pride of place, just to provide an extra touch of theatre in a venue that very much wears its sense of humour and pride in its local roots on its sleeve.

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handsome relaxing at Cannes film festival a few decades ago; and play spotthe-reference while scanning a cocktail menu that gives name checks to the Rhubarb Triangle and Ilkley, and yet more famous names with local links such as the Bronte sisters, Mel B, Alan Bennett and Jeremy Paxman – now there’s an unlikely set of drinking companions to ponder.

Speaking of cocktails, in such a striking venue it seems the only civilized way to start an evening; we slipped into a comfy booth and allowed the mixologists to work their magic.

A Peppered Shepherd – a revamped Caipirinha with extra ingredients including pureed mango and black pepper – and a Dirty Leeds Martini – Fire Lake’s signature cocktail which pays tribute to the boys from Elland Road and their reputation back in the 1970s for competing in a robust manner – gave us the opportunity to relax and take in our surroundings.

The food menu is hearty with imaginative touches in both ingredients and food presentation; spaghetti in tomato sauce comes in a ‘hipster tin’ while mixed green vegetables are served in a jar.

So far, so alternative, but while everything is stylishly presented it’s the gutsy flavours that really impress. We began with two stellar starters – juicy mussels in a rich, sticky sauce of onions simmered in Samuel Smith bitter with flame-grilled lemon focaccia; and fired melting crab croquettes, which were a winning combination of crab, smoked ricotta and tomato in a crisp, crunchy shell with wild garlic chutney.

For main courses we could not resist the ‘cooked on coal’ section of the menu; this was where the Josper really came into its own.

North Sea prawns, salted and smoked with sweet potatoes and sauce vierge, were supremely tender and savoury; while a dry short loin steak, served with bloody mary

What we ate Starters Bucket o’ mussels, £9 Fired melting crab croquettes, £8 Mains Dry short loin steak, £24 North sea prawns, £19 Sides A jar of greens, £7 Desserts Sharing plate for two, £10 Drinks Dirty Leeds Martini, £8 Peppered Shepherd, £8 Weitgasse Gruner (large glass), £10.30 Tilia Bonarda (large glass), £8.30 Fire Lake Grill House & Cocktail Bar Radisson Blu Hotel, No 1 The Light, The Headrow, Leeds LS1 8TL Tel: 0113 236 6000 www.radissonblu.co.uk

tomatoes, whole salted shallots and fat fries, had all the classic smoky flavour you’d expect from a great barbecued hunk of fine quality meat.

The wine list includes some familiar names and a number of ‘curveballs to get the mind going’, to quote the menu. We chose to step into the unknown and were rewarded with a crisp, refreshing taste of Austrian Weitgasse Gruner and the bold and spicy Tilia Bonarda from Argentina.

Desserts were taken in the cosy low-lit lounge beside a real fire, comforting even in the height of summer, and a sharing plate of sweet goodies including a splendid ginger cake with liquorice ice cream was the perfect way to round off a memorable evening.

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Celebrate with San Carlo

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ith summer drawing to a close, everyone’s looking forward to the next occasion to celebrate – and we know just the thing! Good food and good drink gives you reason to ‘festeggiare’ – as we like to say – getting together to have a great time toasting success, birthdays, family and friends. Auguri!

Our San Carlo Leeds is just the place.

Sophisticated and upmarket, the venue is not only a great setting for an intimate meal, but also fits larger parties and corporate events. Being in the central business district too, it’s a short walk for catch up gatherings

at lunch and perfect for a quick stroll back to the office! Alternatively schedule some wine in after work hours at our spectacular marble bar.

The roomy and classy restaurant boasts a menu full of delights – created with the finest ingredients directly imported from Italy ensuring everything from our meat, fish and vegetables is well and truly home-grown and authentically Italian.

The kind of splendid dishes we create fresh each day are the likes of: beautifully creamy Suprema Di Pollo Principessa (pan fried chicken with white wine, mushrooms and asparagus), and the meaty Medaglione

Alla Crema Di Tartufo (fillet of beef wrapped in parma ham in a truffle sauce). You’ll fancy yourself sat in the piazza in no time thanks to the sounds of our full Italian staff.

In the spirit of getting the party started and enjoying the remaining days of sun, we’ve also got al fresco dining in our Roundhay located, Flying Pizza restaurant. As the name suggests, it’s a ristorante full of atmosphere and tasty food flying left, right and centre!

Sample our regional recipes inspired from back home, such as the roasted vegetablestacked Pizza Piemontese, and for a bit of kick, brave Pizza Diavola with its nduja hot sauce from Calabria.

As you can see, we love food and we love a reason to enjoy it, so if you’re looking ahead to Christmas, or an anniversary, then we’d love to partner up with you to make it a memorable occasion. We’ve been facilitating guests’ special celebrations for 23 years now; something that has landed us a place in The Sunday Times’ list of the UK’s 100 stand-out companies.

We’re open 12pm-11pm, seven days a week. For more information, and to secure your table now, 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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he Craiglands Hotel is a beautifully grand Victorian piece of architecture, built in 1859 and set within 6 acres of beautiful Moorland, woods and manicured grounds offering the ideal setting for your special day.

Licensed for civil ceremonies in your choice of 5 beautiful rooms, we are able to cater from 30 guests up to 600 guests. Our experienced Wedding Planner will support and guide you all the way so you are able to tailor make your day just the way you dreamed.

The Craiglands really does make your wedding day the most important and perfect day for you to remember.

For further information, to arrange a showround or to discuss our packages please contact us.

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The Craiglands is one of Yorkshires most iconic and grand venues where we know that every Wedding is unique and is one of the most memorable days of your life.

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This is the country life!

Stephanie Burns discovers a very special rural retreat full of historic charm at the Black Swan in Helmsley.

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t is impossible to pick just one highlight of The Black Swan experience. From the beautiful food to the huge, comfy bed - even its location in the heart of the quaint, chocolate box village of Helmsley nestled on the edge of the moors – each component in its own right is worth the trip to this little corner of North Yorkshire.

Together, they make something really rather special.

My partner and I arrived on a balmy Friday evening and, from the moment we stepped off the market square into the fourstar hotel, we began to relax.

Crooked dark oak beams, sweeping staircases and winding corridors – from which, every now and then, you glimpse a view of the pretty tiered garden – ensure charm and character greet you at every corner of the 500-year-old hotel.

After a quick freshen up, we headed downstairs early to enjoy aperitifs and canapés in a cosy corner of the Cygnet bar while perusing our dining options. Though tempted by the six-course tasting menu, we were won over by a la carte dishes such as seared foie gras with Black Swan granola, mango and foraged herbs; butter-poached halibut with turnip, pak choi, black garlic and shrimp sauce; and chocolate delice on the a la carte.

Even before our chosen starters were served in the three AA rosette restaurant, The Gallery (named in keeping with the original artwork that adorns the walls), we got a taste of the kitchen's superb talent. A flavoursome amuse bouche of beetroot jelly with shrimp and pine nuts and a warm slice of walnut bread were the kind of little extras that made the evening even more memorable.

This was an excellent start to the meal, and things only got better. From my light, refreshing Yorkshire heritage tomato starter

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(who knew such a simple ingredient could be transformed into such a beautiful plate of food?) to my partner’s hearty grouse with the tastiest sherry game jus to that indulgent chocolate dessert, complete with praline, honeycomb and a wonderfully sharp passion fruit sorbet – we savoured every last bite.

A special mention must also go to the magnificent cheese trolley. Early on, I spotted a fellow diner making her selection from the huge choice on offer and I couldn’t wait for my turn. With great difficulty – and with a helping hand from our waiter – we whittled it down to just five cheeses. Served with crackers, chutney and grapes, it was the best possible way to end what had been a truly delightful meal.

Thankfully, nothing further was required of us for the remainder of the evening than ordering a nightcap from the bar and navigating those winding corridors back up to our room.

We arose early the next day for an indulgent breakfast of French toast brioche with caramelised bananas and maple syrup – a sticky, sweet delight of a dish – and eggs benedict. After a gentle stroll around the village, checking out the castle ruins and the many little boutiques that sprawl out from the main square, we made our way home. But with so many more nooks and crannies to explore – not just in the hotel but the village beyond – it almost certainly won’t be long before we return.

What we ate Three courses, £45pp Starters Seared foie gras with Black Swan granola, mango and foraged herbs Yorkshire Heritage tomato collection with essence and nasturtium Mains Breast and spiced legs of grouse with pearl barley, kale, artichoke, pickled girolles, blackberry and sherry game jus Butter-poached halibut with turnip, pak choi, black garlic and shrimp sauce Dessert Chocolate delice with praline, honeycomb and passion fruit sorbet Cheese, chutney, grapes, biscuits (£6 supplement) Drinks Prosecco, £7 Gin and tonic (double), £16.50 Chenin Blanc, £6.50 Malbec, £7 Horizon whisky, £5.50 The Spice Tree whisky, £4.90 The Black Swan Market Place, Helmsley, North Yorkshire YO62 5BJ Tel: 01439 770466 www.blackswanhelmsley.co.uk

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Rosemary’s recipe for happiness With her cookery school, recipe books and TV appearances celebrity chef Rosemary Shrager tells Stephanie Burns why she revels in her packed schedule.

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his summer, Rosemary Shrager has headlined the Great Yorkshire Show for the seventh year running, travelled the country with the Cake and Bake Show (appearing at the Harrogate event in June), and demonstrated at all manner of other food festivals. It’s fair to say that she is very much in demand.

What you may not know is that, all the while, she has been running her very own cookery school, which opened in Tunbridge Wells, Kent, in May 2013. And it’s this – which keeps her away from the spotlight, teaching both amateurs and professionals how to cook with confidence – rather than any media booking, that she describes as the highlight of her career.

“I love teaching the everyday person who wants to learn to cook and, if people embrace it with me, I give them two-fold back,” she says earnestly. “The school means the world to me. All the work I’ve done and all the things I’ve given up, to end up with this, there has been meaning behind it.”

It’s from her home in Wadhurst, Kent, that Rosemary is speaking to me. She answers the majority of my questions with an assumed exclamation mark: when did you first get a taste for cooking? “oh my god, when I was a little girl!”, do you come back up to Yorkshire

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often? “oh my god yes, I’m up there all the time!”, how hard is the life of a chef? “oh my god, it’s tough, I used to work 18-hour days!” I can imagine her sitting back in her chair, phone pressed to her ear with one hand, the other making wild gestures through the air as she speaks.

Enthusiasm comes naturally to Rosemary and it’s easy to see how the 64-year-old found fame (though she hates the term celebrity, preferring “got well known for what I did” instead), and has managed to hold onto it for nearly two decades. Of course, her passion for cooking began many years before she first appeared on television and her journey to success has not been an easy one.

Born in Buckinghamshire in January 1951, she enjoyed cooking as a child but as she got older chose instead to study architecture and soon landed a job in London. It was while

‘If you’re passionate about your job, you don’t count the hours.And I’m very lucky to be in love with what I do.’ developing layouts for a hotel in the city in the 70s that she had the urge to get into the kitchen. Having taught herself how to cook – and making everything in Mastering the Art of French Cooking by Julia Childs in the process – she gave up her career to work with food.

Sadly, it wasn’t all plain sailing and shortly after opening her own restaurant, her life fell apart. The restaurant closed, her marriage to affluent barrister Michael Shrager broke up and she was left with nothing. But she soon picked herself back up and began making waves in the industry once more.

Her most notable professional

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accomplishments include working for Pierre Koffmann at the three Michelin star La Tainte Claire in London, as well as a stint with JeanChristophe Novelli. Between 1998 and 2002, she was head chef at Amhuinnsuidhe Castle and ran cookery courses for many a keen student before setting up in Yorkshire, where she led a cookery course at Swinton Park for ten years.

She still misses the north. “I loved the Dales and I had a lovely relationship with all the local suppliers. Coming down to Kent was definitely the right move but it couldn’t have just been anywhere – it had to be special for me to make a move away from Yorkshire.”

Rosemary first appeared on the small screen in 2000, with a six-part series for Channel 5 called ‘Rosemary – Castle Cook’, and she released her first cook book of the same name the following year. They were to be the first of many and she continues to release new shows and books to this day.

But it wasn’t until Ladette to Lady – the 2005 ITV1 show that took wayward girls and transformed them into members of polite society at a 1950s-style finishing school – that she really entered the public consciousness as the firm-but-fair cookery tutor. While the audience laughed along at the girls’ lack of social graces, however, Rosemary was battling a moral dilemma.

“I found it quite difficult because we’re all caricatures and we all have faults – but who are we [the tutors] to dictate what people should do? We’re not really that special. We’re the same as them but we’re a different tribe, that’s all it is. I just wanted people to feel good about themselves.”

The show ran for six seasons, including an

Australian version, and Rosemary’s caring attitude shone through on screen. Seven years later, in November 2012, her celeb status was cemented when she appeared on junglethemed reality show I’m a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here. Finishing sixth out of 12 contestants, she’d won her place in the hearts of the nation and has no hesitation in describing the experience as life-changing.

“It was the most amazing experience and I felt really privileged to have been asked to go there. It tested me and told me I was not a bad person and that I could learn to be with people that I didn’t like. I didn’t try to be attention seeking or play a game, I just went in there to be myself. I even didn’t take any herbs, spices or salt in with me!”

While she’d never do Big Brother – not without a very generous fee, anyway – she would embrace almost any other reality TV that came her way. “I wouldn’t do anything

Rosemary Shrager’s signature dish: chicken and potato pie

2 Meanwhile, soften the shallots in the

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Rosemary Shrager's Bakes Cakes & Puddings published by Hamlyn (c) Photography: Christian Barnett and season well with salt and pepper. Set aside to cool.

3 Place half the pastry on a lightly floured work surface and roll it into a circle about 30cm wide. Transfer it to a lightly buttered baking sheet. Brush the perimeter of the pastry with beaten egg yolk, then pile the chicken mixture in the middle. Roll the remaining pastry into a circle about 36cm wide and place it over the filling, sealing and crimping the edges. Cut a circle about 10cm wide in the top, but leave it in place: this will act as a lid. Brush the whole surface with the remaining egg yolk. Bake in an oven preheated to 180ºC/Gas Mark 4 for about 50 minutes, checking that it’s not browning too much, in which case lower the heat slightly.

Serves 6–8 750g potatoes, thinly sliced 130g unsalted butter, plus extra for greasing 3 shallots, finely chopped 2 tablespoons tarragon leaves 2 tablespoons chopped chives 4 large skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into thin strips 800g puff pastry Flour for dusting 2 egg yolks, lightly beaten, for glazing 240ml double cream Sea salt and black pepper 1 Put the potatoes and half the butter into a pan and heat gently, turning from time to time, until they are just tender but not brown.

Transfer them to a large bowl and set aside to cool.

physically tough because I’m not shaped for that but, you know me, I’m up for anything!” she laughs.

Clearly, despite her packed schedule – she begins filming for a new BBC show this month – Rosemary remains happy, upbeat and thankful for the opportunities that have arisen for her as a celebrity chef. “If you’re passionate about your job, you don’t count the hours,” she says. “And I’m very lucky to be in love with what I do.”

remaining butter. Add the herbs and chicken, turning the mixture over a steady heat for a few minutes until the meat is partially cooked.

Add to the bowl of potatoes, mix carefully

4 When the pie is ready, heat the cream until boiling, then season with salt and pepper.

Carefully remove the small pastry lid from the pie and pour in the cream, lifting the mixture gently to allow it to circulate. Put the lid back on and return the pie to the oven for 10 minutes.

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Get the Raft look

Words: Phoebe Seymour

Transform your home... such has been the interest in Raft Interiors’ unique style, they now offer an interior design and consultation service.

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hen re-designing a room in your home, you may want to introduce a contemporary, minimal and simple style, but like many aspects of life, creating something like this is not as effortless as it may seem.

Thankfully, help is at hand with Raft’s interior design service based in the Harrogate showroom. A simple, fresh and natural appearance is what makes up Raft’s unmistakable trademark style.

“We receive so many enquiries about how to get the Raft look and our interior design service is the perfect way to achieve this,” says Thomas Chapman-Andrews, director of the Harrogate branch. “Some people find it difficult to visualise the finished scheme, especially when faced with an empty room. We help clients create a vision and to realise it.”

After a consultation, Raft will provide fabric swatches, lifestyle photography and a mood board to help you with your colour scheme. If you’re still struggling to visualise your new room, Raft will provide 3D plans so you can see how best to utilise new and

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existing furniture and find the right accessories to dress your space.

Raft knows how important it is for clients to put their own stamp on their homes, so working with the interior design team is always a collaborative project. So whether you have a rough plan and need some direction, or are happy to hand the planning over, the interiors team are there for every part of the process.

When founders Mick Quinn and Heinz Frye started the business, there was a lack of high-quality furniture and craftsmanship available at an affordable price. Wanting to get away from the flat-packed, throw-away culture and the stereotypes of what it means to be ‘eco’, they began to focus on challenging modern furniture manufacturing techniques to produce chic and sophisticated furniture.

Fifteen years and eight branches later, Raft are still committed to this concept. They hand-make all their sofas in England to the highest specifications. Their fabrics are predominantly produced in Belgium and Italian weaving sheds and the leather they use is hand-selected from the best hides produced in European tanneries.

They have a wide range of sofas in a

variety of styles and sizes, including their brand new Boston sofas. If it’s your dining area that needs a change, the upholstered Albany dining chairs add a touch of luxury and comfort.

Furthermore, you can be assured that you are buying your furniture from an ethical retailer. Raft is one of a handful of furniture retailers in the world to have received the FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) certification for 100 per cent recycled timber, so their products are environmentally sound as well as being tough enough to withstand every day family life.

“We believe our ability to do everything in-house, teamed with our commitment to quality and an ethical approach is what inspires such loyalty from our customers,” says Thomas.

If you love Raft’s subtle and elegant style, contact a member of the team to start transforming your home today.

Raft 55-57 Station Parade, Harrogate, HG1 1TT Tel: 01423 223190 Email: harrogate@raftfurniture.co.uk www.raftfurniture.co.uk

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Should I make a will or not?

Asks Paula Myers, solicitor at Irwin Mitchell.

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ost people will have had sight of the recent press coverage on the Ilott v Mitson case which is a Court of Appeal decision awarding an estranged adult daughter, one-third of her mother’s estate, despite the mother’s wishes for this not to happen. The Will left the entire estate to charity and this was vigorously defended by them at a great cost.

This has led to a number of people questioning whether they should make a Will at all and whether they really have a choice in what happens to their money once they have passed away.

To put this into context, it is important to highlight that most Wills are regular and valid wills that are not contested and allow us to leave details of our last wishes for our friends and family to follow through. This can extend to whether we wish to be buried or cremated, who gets the family heirlooms and who receives the money, property and investments.

This is the best attempt to speak from the grave and explain to our loved ones what we want to happen on our death, without this, there is no guidance and everyone will have their own view on how assets should be treated and divided up.

My advice would always be to prepare a Will and to review and update it every five years or after a change in the family circumstances, such as a marriage, divorce, birth of children, retirement, change of job, buying of property or relocating, especially if this it to another jurisdiction. In addition to this prepare a letter of wishes explaining what you want to happen and why, talk to family members and friends to make sure that your wishes are made clear and are understood. If

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you decide to leave money to charity, explain why and highlight your rationale for the gift – this could extend to their particular cause or a regular donation of funds to them during lifetime, so that it can be established that there is a link to the charity or organisation.

Over 60 per cent of us still do not have Wills in place and most of us do not know what will happen on our death or are under what turns out to be a misapprehension that our loved ones will be provided for and looked after in the way we would expect on our death. If there is no will at the time of death, then the law decides who will inherit. Spouses, children, parents and siblings are included in that list but interestingly, cohabitees are not included and have no form of automatic protection available to them if there is no Will in place. In those circumstances, cohabitees would have to seek advice and consider bringing a claim for financial provision under The Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975.

In the recent reported case, the mother effectively disowned her daughter who had eloped with her boyfriend when she was 17 years old. That boyfriend later became the husband and father to their five children and they remained married some 25 years later.

The mother’s estate was worth around £500,000, in the main because of a substantial death in service benefit from her husband’s premature death. There were no other children or family members and the mother left everything to charities, with whom she had no connection during her lifetime. The Court of Appeal awarded the daughter one third of the estate which the judges felt allowed her to purchase her local authority house and have some capital to supplement her benefits. The

Court took a practical view of this case and highlighted the importance of family relations.

It is also important in this case that the financial circumstances of the daughter were fairly modest and this was probably a main factor for the Court in making this decision.

There are a number of cases where children are successfully disinherited from their parents’ estates for whatever reason and where Wills are not challenged. We do not have a system of forced heir ship in this country and so other than a moral obligation to children and an expectation on their part what they might inherit from parents, there is no obligation to provide for them and we have a freedom of choice to leave our money to whoever we like. However, this recent case highlights how risky it is for a parent to completely disinherit a child and in these circumstances, it might be worth considering leaving them something in order to prevent future litigation. For those bringing these claims, this is certainly a helpful case which demonstrates how the courts are viewing such claims. For those defending, this is something to be very wary of and needs to be considered carefully before becoming embroiled in litigation and trying to defend such claims.

If you are concerned about a will dispute or would like to talk to our team about any of the topics raised please contact Paula Myers 0113 394 6832 on or email Paula.Myers@IrwinMitchell.com

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Happy environment Gateways School’s purpose-built nursery gives children a perfect start.

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mongst the most recent comments made by the Department for Education regarding early years education, the call has come for more formal, structured learning in England’s nurseries and playgroups in order to better prepare children for formal school. The Department has gone further, however, and has advocated school-based nurseries as the best place for this because they expose the children to an educational environment rather than that of a day care setting.

But is this borne out by the reality? Take, for example, the nursery provision at Gateways School where children begin their education at two years old by experiencing the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum.

The Gatehouse Nursery is a purpose-built environment for two-year-olds, much like any other nursery should be. It is a place where children can learn, explore and investigate in a safe and nurturing environment. Upon entering the Gatehouse it is clear to see the appeal to the little ones. The use of space, resources and activities are set up so that little ones stumble from one learning opportunity to another without realising it. Experienced and knowledgeable practitioners are on hand to support and encourage their learning and development. They know each individual child and offer quality learning experiences.

The difference between a school-based nursery and a stand-alone nursery starts to become more evident when the children reach the age of three and move into prereception. Here they are offered opportunities

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which prepare them for reception class. They are housed in Littlegates; a challenging learning space which broadens and invites children to develop the skills they need to thrive and achieve. There is a strong emphasis on preparing children for school. Social skills, literacy and numeracy are given a high priority. Carefully planned and structured learning opportunities are delivered by a team of quality early years professionals.

A seamless transition occurs when children enter reception class. They are ready for the next stage in their education and are fully aware of the expectations, having witnessed them on a daily basis throughout their time in pre-reception. They are eager to get going, having already absorbed much of what happens in reception class due to their close proximity with the reception suite. The reception suite offers a wealth of challenges and experiences to promote a love of learning and an attitude to achieve.

Being part of a school means everyone wears a uniform and has lunch in the dining room. They all use the sports facilities, dance studio, theatre and acres of outdoor space;

facilities which are simply not available to a stand-alone nursery. This all contributes to a child’s confidence, self-esteem and sense of belonging. At Gateways, children are not cocooned in their environment, rather they are awash with opportunity for stretch and challenge. They know very early on in which direction they are heading and embrace the opportunities without hesitance.

The Early Years Foundation Stage is a respected educational model worldwide. It supports and values the importance of early education and the dividends this pays. At Gateways School the early year’s departments are filled with busy, happy, children engaged in purposeful learning opportunities designed to enable them to thrive and reach their full potential. These children become accustomed to structure and routine very early in their educational journey and they aspire to be just like the big boys and girls they see every day in the Prep School. The transition to formal schooling within the Prep happens almost without comment as a result. Gone is the trauma of transition to be replaced by the excitement and delight of new experiences in safe and familiar surroundings.

Why not come and visit so that you see the difference for yourself? Gateways School is holding an Open Morning on Friday 9 October. For more information, or to arrange a separate visit, please call 0113 288 6345.

Gateways School Harewood, Leeds, LS17 9LE Tel: 0113 288 6345 www.gatewaysschool.co.uk

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FIRST CLASS Give your children the best possible start in life with the help of some of our region’s finest educational establishments.

Words: Phoebe Seymour

Woodhouse Grove School Situated on a beautiful 70 acre campus next to the new Apperley Bridge train station (opening September 2015), Woodhouse Grove provides a first class all-round education for boys and girls, day and boarder students alike.

Excellent academic results and a wide range of extracurricular activities in an idyllic setting ensure they can provide your child with the best opportunities and preparation for life beyond the classroom. Their extensive facilities include a new all-weather pitch, an impressive 25m competition swimming pool, a state-of-theart sports and performing arts centre and a climbing wall.

Their motto is, “Wherever a child’s ability lies, we will seek to nurture and encourage its development.”

Bronte House (ages 3-11) Apperley Bridge,West Yorkshire, BD10 0PQ Tel: 0113 250 2811 Email: richardson.c@brontehouse.co.uk Woodhouse Grove (ages 11-18) Apperley Bridge,West Yorkshire, BD10 0NR Tel: 0113 250 2477 Email: gilks.tv@woodhousegrove.co.uk ww.woodhousegrove.co.uk

Mount St. Mary’s College Set in beautiful and historic surroundings on the borders of Derbyshire and South Yorkshire, Mount St Mary’s College provides the perfect environment for learning.

Today the college, which was founded by the Jesuit fathers and dates back to 1842, enjoys an enviable reputation as a first class Catholic co-educational boarding and day school for pupils aged between 11 and 18.

The Mount continues to provide an education that encourages and enables pupils to develop their academic, social, spiritual and physical talents. A focus on the individual, coupled with small class sizes, and an extensive programme of extra-curricular activities, means that pupils are given every opportunity to develop their interests in all areas.

Even after the last bell of the day, there are a wide range of activities. Mount St Mary’s attracts boarding and day school pupils from all over the country and overseas, though boarding offers an invaluable and unique experience for pupils and gives them the chance to get more out of their time at school. While it is in the heart of the country, it is easily accessible from junction 30 off the M1.

Under the care of a team of resident house staff, boarders enjoy their own space but with all the advantages of living in close proximity of their friends. They quickly become part of a friendly community where they are able to make the most of all the superb facilities on campus, enjoy regular organised outings and activities and benefit from supervised study.

College Road, Spink Hill, Sheffield, S21 3YL Tel: 01246 433 388 www.msmcollege.com

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Richmond House School RHS is an independent preparatory school in Far Headingley, Leeds, for girls and boys aged three to 11 with a nurturing family atmosphere, specialist teaching in a wide range of subjects and small class sizes. The school was proud to achieve the top grade of ‘excellent’ in all ISI inspection categories and consistently enjoys 100 per cent 11+ exam success.

As part of its ongoing commitment to providing exceptional quality in education, Richmond House School has invested significantly in enriching the children’s learning and environment in the last year. New facilities include; a safe and exciting adventure playground with slides, obstacles and scramble nets, an outdoor classroom in the form of a 22-foot yurt and new-look wooden clad EYFS (Early Years Foundation Stage) buildings.

The new resources will complement the school’s ten acres of land, which is home to a vast range of sports facilities including a cricket square, tennis courts, rugby and football pitches, athletics course and a unique, crown bowling green.

Come to Richmond House School’s next open morning on Thursday 8 October 9am-11.30am or call 0113 275 2670 to arrange an appointment at your convenience.

170 Otley Road, Leeds, LS16 5LG Tel: 0113 275 2670 Email: enquiries@rhschool.org www.rhschool.org

Moorlands On visiting Moorlands you can’t help but be overwhelmed by the passion their pupils have for their school and their inspirational desire to fulfil the school motto, “Intrepid in everything we do.”

They are conveniently located off the ring road at Weetwood Lane, yet sat in beautiful grounds providing all the outdoor space required for children to play in a safe and secure environment. The school boasts of fantastic wrap-round care facilities, excellent teaching standards, an on-site swimming pool and small class sizes.

Feel free to come and see for yourself. Their pupils would love to show you round their school.

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Gateways School Five tips for attending an open day by headmistress Dr Tracy Johnson 1 Arrive prepared: Bring a list of questions you would like answered.

That way you won’t leave having forgotten what you wanted to ask.

Consult your child, even if they are attending with you – they may have different priorities, but they are just as important.

2 Engage with pupils: Talk to as many pupils as you can. Try to find out about the learning style. Ask questions to find out about their general school experience. What is their opinion of the food? What school trips have they been on? This will give you a real insight into the daily life at the school, and the quality of experience your child might have.

3 Look out for notice boards: What feel do you get about the community life of the school?

4 Pay attention to the general atmosphere: Do the staff and pupils look happy?. This will give you an insight into the relationships within the school.

5 Talk to the head: The head’s personality and values are crucial as these shape the ethos and culture of the school. It is vital that you ’click’ with the head. If you can’t speak with them at an open day, arrange to go back at a later date for a chat with them. If this is made difficult by the school, run for the hills.

We invite you to put our tips to the test at our open day on 9 October, 9am-11am. For more information please contact us on 0113 288 6345.

Harewood, Leeds, LS17 9LE Tel: 0113 288 6345 Email: gateways@gatewayschool.co.uk www.gatewaysschool.co.uk

Westville House School Westville House School is a wonderful environment where every child is respected for who they are.

Based in the stunning location on the side of the Wharfe Valley in Ilkley, Westville offers an excellent start to a child’s educational journey. Co-educational through and through, as well as being an IAPS (The Independent Association of Prep Schools) member school, children enjoy a broad and dynamic curriculum.

They are given the chance to develop individual talents and skills to become the best version of themselves - all in a wonderful family setting where traditional values are paramount and the education is inspirational.

Carter’s Lane, Middleton, Ilkley, LS29 0DQ Tel: 01943 608 053 Email: office@westvillehouseschool.co.uk www.westvillehouseschool.co.uk

Adrienne Erkulis Adrienne has a broad history of counselling and has worked with a variety of organisations with people from many different social backgrounds. Her experience includes youth work, bereavement and working on a number of mental health issues.

She believes problems can manifest themselves into everyday life and can contribute to disruptive behaviour by young people who perhaps do not understand what they are feeling or are unable to explain it to a parent.

Adrienne provides APPS (Adolescents with Pressures focused on Potential and Skills), which offers a safe environment for clients to explain and deal with problems with a fully-qualified counsellor in a non-judgemental environment. She is DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checked, a member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapists, and is fully insured and abides by a strict code of ethics.

If you feel Adrienne may be of help, she would be delighted to talk through the range of services she can provide. For more details, contact her on adrienne.e2@gmail.co.uk

Moorfield School Academic progress is an essential element to providing an outstanding education and at Moorfield School they have built an exceptional team of teachers who provide inspirational teaching.

Developing the brightest learners is as important to them as supporting those who need extra help. At Moorfield no child is over-looked and everyone has a place to shine.

On top of this, they provide an array of other learning opportunities through cookery, music, drama and sport. Bushcraft (wilderness skills) is also taught by specialist teachers to give their pupils an all-round and exciting childhood at school.

Seeing is believing and visitors are welcome to visit any time. Contact Moorfield on 01943 607 285 to see what they can offer your child.

Wharfedale Lodge, 11 Ben Rhydding Road, Ilkley, LS29 8RL Tel: 01943 607 285 Email: enquiries@moorfieldschool.co.uk www.moorfieldschool.co.uk

Queen Ethelburga’s Pupils from the two sixth form schools, Queen Ethelburga’s College and the Faculty of Queen Ethelburga’s, celebrated another year with a 100 per cent pass rate for all pupils, studying both A-Levels and BTECs, as well as fantastic grades and results.

The college has seen another outstanding year with 98 per cent of their A-Level results graded A*-B. The Faculty of Queen Ethelburga’s, which offers students the opportunity to do more vocational subjects at BTEC, celebrated some of its best results ever and 96 per cent of grades were A*-B. Once more, it has been another highly successful year, with excellent ALevel and BTEC results.

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Pupils from the two Sixth Form Schools, QE College and the Faculty of Queen Ethelburga’s, celebrated another year with a 100% pass rate for all Year 13 pupils, studying both A-Levels and BTECs, as well as fantastic grades and results.

satisfying personally to know that our ethos to work with every student individually, finding subjects from our wide range which they enjoy and can excel at, really achieves such fantastic outcomes.”

Yorkshire youngsters jumped for joy on results day at Queen Ethelburga’s Collegiate.

Last year QE College was ranked 7th in the independent boarding schools’ league table, drawn up by the Sunday Times. It is the top school in the North of England and its impressive results this year should guarantee a high ranking again.

“It is another great results’ day and we are extremely pleased for our students, not just because of their grades but because they will now go on to study at some of the most prestigious universities in the world,” added the Head of QE College, Dan Machin.

The College has seen another outstanding year with its A-Level results. 80% of grades at A-Level were A*-A and 98% were A*-B.

Faculty Head, Kevin Oldershaw, agreed: “We are particularly pleased with the grades that our students achieved at A-Level, as well as our BTEC results. I am delighted to see so many of our pupils gain their places at some of the best universities, places that were studiously worked for and are now richly deserved.”

The Faculty of Queen Ethelburga’s, which offers students the opportunity to do more vocational subjects at BTEC, celebrated some of its best results ever. 80% of grades at A-Level were A*-A (up from last year’s 76%) and 96% of grades were A*-B (up from last year’s 90%). The Faculty’s 88% Distinction*-Distinction pass rate at BTEC (equating in UCAS points to an A/A* grade at A-Level) shows equal strength in these qualifications.

Ben, a student and former Head Boy at Queen Ethelburga’s gained A*, A and B to attend Oxford and was delighted by what he has achieved.

“I am really pleased with the opportunity I now have to study at Oxford, which is one of the most prestigious universities in the world.” said Ben. “I have put a great deal of time, effort and hard work into my studies but would also like to pay tribute to the matching commitment shown by all of my teachers and the support staff at Queen Ethelburga’s,” he added.

18-year-old Mary Fesenko, from Leeds, will head to Oxford University in the autumn to study Biology.

18-year-old Ben Steward from Selby is delighted to have been offered a place to study History at Oxford University.

QE Principal, Steven Jandrell, was delighted with the news for both schools: “Once more it has been another highly successful year, with excellent A-Level and BTEC results. Our pupils and teaching teams have worked hard to produce brilliant grades and they should all be very proud of what they have achieved.”

“These results will again confirm our place as one of the top schools in the independent sector in the country, but it is also very

Mary gained A* in English, A* in Russian, A* in Chemistry and A in Biology and was delighted by her achievements.

“I logged onto the UCAS website to see whether I had been offered a place or not and when I saw that I had been assigned Magdalen College I was pretty speechless,” she said.

“I know it sounds like a cliché, but this really is an amazing opportunity and if I can survive the rigours of three years of study at Oxford, I think I can get through anything.”

Mary has high ambitions with her further studies. She hopes to work in the area of public engagement and science, or as a scientific advisor to the government or even work in scientific research exploring the use of stem cells.

“My time at Queen Ethelburga’s has been fantastic and has really helped prepare me for life at Oxford. I have had a brilliant opportunity getting to know lots of people from different backgrounds and different cultures and won’t forget my time here.”

Lolly Hernandez, 18, from Ripon. Lizzie Clarke, 18, from Strensall. James Cornforth, 18, from Plompton near Harrogate. Hermione Sheffield, 18 from Stillington. Tom Somers, 18, from Brandsby. Jack Fisher, 18, from Rawcliffe. Ben Steward, 18, from Selby,

Mary’s fellow students at the two Sixth Form Schools, QE College and the Faculty of Queen Ethelburga’s, were also celebrating an excellent set of A-Level and BTEC results.

The schools welcomed another year with a 100% pass rate for all Year 13 pupils, studying both A-Levels and BTECs.

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