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Put yourself in theRUNNING
The nominations for the 2024 Westside Restaurant &
fter three successful consecutive years, the Westside & Southside Bar & Restaurant Awards has settled comfortably into its new location at the OEC – Owlerton Events & Conferencing.
This year’s event, which takes place on Monday 28 October, will be the fourth time we have held the event here and if the previous years are anything to go by, 2024’s ceremony is going to be another fantastic affair.
Rewinding back to last year, over 200 people packed out the Hillsborough venue, which opened in late 2019 and hosts a range of impressive multi-purpose suites with catering for up to 500 guests, a perfect setting for weddings, dinners, balls, conferences, live events and more. It
well organised, the service was faultless throughout the evening ensuring that the awards ran smoothly and without a hitch. When it came to the 2023 Westside & Southside Restaurant & Bar Awards, competition was keen of course, and we were delighted at how many local
restaurants, bars and cafes entered into the festivities. It was fantastic to see all of the nominees together in one room, celebrating the superb quality of independent eateries found in our region and beyond.
One of our most popular awards on the night is the Readers’ Choice Award, voted of entries and after a close call between The Maynard, The George and The Wortley scooped the prize for the second year in
over 700 votes.
Each of our 22 winners received an engraved plaque, which were presented on the night by publishing managers Mandy Ogle and Sally-Anne Sharp and publishing director Amanda Roy.
Here’s a reminder to all restaurant, hotel, café and pub owners: to make sure your establishment is under consideration for the 2024 Westside Restaurant & Bar Awards, contact publishing manager Sam Warsop at sam.warsop@rmcmedia.co.uk
Young Chef of the Year
Do you have a bright spark working in your kitchen who is shaping up to be an outstanding chef of the future? If you do, now’s the time to shout about it, because Westside is staging another Young Chef of the Year 2024.
Once again, the contest will be held at the MSK Academy Kitchen
will be overseen by Len Unwin, Curriculum Team Leader of Catering and Hospitality, who will be assembling a panel of expert judges.
The competition is open to all North Derbyshire region and all chefs must be under the age of 23 on 1 August 2024.
Last year’s competing chefs were Charlie Downham, Oska Ready of DN1 Delicatessen & Dining, Max Heath of the Wortley Arms and Ashish Anand of The George, Hathersage.
Charlie triumphed on that occasion and joins an illustrious list of previous that also includes Chris Parker, who won the competition twice, as well as Lewis Platts, Dave Cockerill and Darren Utley.
Contact editor Richard Abbey by email richard.abbey@rmcmedia. co.uk to put yourself or your chef in the running.
WINE COLUMN
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Our resident wine expert Trevor Langley switches his focus to trappist beers.
Amonastery can be a single building or a collection of buildings that have living quarters and also places to work, for monks or nuns and usually a place for monasteries can include a school, plus agricultural aspects, manufacturing facilities, plus other activities and pursuits, too.
Mount Saint Bernard Abbey is located near Coalville, Leicestershire. This Roman Catholic Trappist monastery was established during 1835. The Abbey Church is dedicated to the Greater Glory of God and recorded as being in honour of the Blessed Virgin Mary and Saint Bernard.
Mount Saint Bernard Abbey offers many interesting features for visitors, from both the UK and worldwide origins, throughout the year. The Abbey Shop has numerous, most appealing products for sale, including a good number of books, with some authored by the monks. Cards, gifts, pictures, pottery and honey (from their own apiary), are all available and more, such as rosaries, chants and music – perhaps something for a special present?
During 2017/18 space was created for a new brewery, with the production of beer being carried out by the monks. The labelling for the bottled beers bows to a 12th century Cistercian script, created by Brother Anselm Baker. The name ‘Tynt Meadow’ here for nearly 200 years.
Tynt Meadow English Trappist Ale (7.4% vol)
Full-bodied and very popular. The deepish-brown colour entices to the gentle aroma, evoking thoughts of ripe, dark fruits. I found this beer to have overtones of chocolate. The very pleasurable, well-balanced mouthfeel continues on, to the palate’s delight, for
Tynt Meadow English Trappist Blond (5% vol)
A different style of ale to the dark production. This blond delectation utilises the same ingredients in its making and I found the blond style, to be light and refreshing, with a very impressive smooth mouthfeel, followed by a memorable sensation on the palate.
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Welcome RETURN
After a torrid eight months, The George is back - and in some style, writes Richard Abbey.
t’s good to be back.
IAnd not just to be visiting The George in Hathersage but to see the venue back open after what has been a torrid eight months.
The George, which was acquired by Rob Hattersley of Longbow Venues in June 2021, was one of many places in the Derbyshire area that suffered at the hands of Storm Babet in October 2023 and such was the damage caused, that Rob had no choice but to close the venue for an extended period of time to put everything right. Thankfully it’s back – and looking better than ever.
Entering the 500-year-old building, which was frequented by Charlotte Bronte, The George appears to be very much ‘as you were’ but there have been subtle changes that have brightened the place up, colours to different coloured fabrics and furniture. It’s the same but different, if that makes sense.
The George retains a familiar feel which is matched by a friendly and inviting
welcome. As you enter through the main doors, the bar is to the left, the lounge to the left and the restaurant straight ahead which in turn leads onto a garden terrace. An old conference room has also been repurposed and can now be used as a meeting space as well as a private or extra dining room.
The venue has reopened with a brand new summer menu with lots of tasty treats perfect for a sunny day. Crispy aubergines, butter beans purée, rocket salad, marinated heritage tomatoes and pomegranate salsa
whilst pork gyros, served on a homemade cumin pita bread with summer salad, pickled vegetables and tzatziki (£9.50), was
Drinks came in the form of a French Summer cocktail (£9.95) – Grey Goose Essences white peach and rosemary, St. Germain, Italian sparkling wine, soda – and a glass of Il Tempo Passa Pinot Grigio Rose (£8.75 250ml).
A main course of gambas, chorizo, prawns, mussels and corn on the cob (£22.95) was not only visually stunning but
a smoky tomato sauce complemented the
form of a salmon roulade which had been stuffed with baby spinach and a cashew mousse and a served with polenta cakes, watercress sauce and seaweed and cashew crumb (£23.50).
homemade grapefruit tart, clotted cream ice cream and caramel crumb (£9.25) and pistachio and walnut baklava, served with mango sorbet (£8.95). The former delivered
was sweet and sticky, just as it should be. An Americano coffee (£3.25) completed proceedings.
The George is very much back in the groove.
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Painting PLACES
Rebecca Elizabeth’s work captures the world around her, including some very familiar Derbyshire landmarks.
erbyshire artist and illustrator
DRebecca Elizabeth loved creating and colouring from a very young age and now illustrates the world around her – new places she’s been and old places she’s loved. You’ll recognise many familiar places in her work.
Primarily she works in gouache or digitally (or both) and focuses on bringing vibrancy and fun into people’s lives, playing with lots of patterns and different palettes.
Tell us about your Rebecca Elizabeth Draws.
I’ve always been creative; I remember being a kid and listening to Famous Five on tape and sewing sequins onto my mums old cushions. Not much has changed except now I’m listening to audiobooks on my
sharing my art online I created my account under my full name in what I thought was a way of staying more anonymous to people
developed I stopped caring but the name kind of stuck.
Did you study illustration formally?
I studied art and art textiles at school, went on to do art foundation and then to
studying, I was all arted out. I needed a break because I think I lost my love for it a little. But years later when I moved to Japan, I was gifted a travel watercolour set and I haven’t looked back since.
How would you describe your work?
It’s very colourful!
Thank you! I like to create happy, colourful art that hopefully brings a little sunshine and joy to people’s day. When creating art I always try to capture a feeling or emotion, whether this is from a book (The Secret Garden was my favourite to illustrate) or from a place, a holiday or a memory and share this feeling with people.
How do you form your illustrations?
Usually once I have an idea, I’m too impatient to plan it out, so I just start drawing right away (and then panic later when it doesn’t work). Some of my work is formed from gouache paintings that I edit digitally and some I’ll create on my iPad. I love the freedom and ability to pick it up and do it anywhere when I’m working on my iPad.
Has your style developed over the years?
I think so, it’s funny because for the longest
time I didn’t like how colourful my art was, I thought I needed to draw in a restricted colour palette. Once I started worrying less about what colours I thought I should use and instead what colours I liked, it kind of developed naturally from there. I like my work to be somewhat realistic but I also like to add a little bit of a whimsical and fantasy element, and I’ve realised that adding a touch of pink always makes it better.
surroundings?
design in an old building, I’m always taking photos to reference later. Sometimes it can just be the colour of the sky and how the clouds form and I want to go home and draw it.
A lot of my art recently has been
inspired by local places so I’m always absorbing whatever I see when I’m out and about.
Where would we have seen your work?
My work is available in a few local people have seen my art through my social media (@rebeccaelizabethdraws). My Instagram is usually where I share a little more behind the scenes of the process too.
Do you prefer painting animals, nature or travel destinations?
myself going between all of these often. When I get bored or run out of inspiration I usually can just move on to another theme and it opens up a whole new world of possibilities for me. I’m really loving drawing travel and local art at the moment though.
For the travel-themed illustrations, are these drawn from memory or have you visited lots of these places?
So far, I would say 99 per cent of my travel prints have been inspired by real places I’ve been to. I think exploring somewhere
for it and how I want to translate that place into my art. Plus, any excuse to go travelling sounds good to me!
What are your favourite places to travel to?
I love travelling and exploring new countries, I actually spent some time living in Japan which I absolutely loved. I can’t wait to get some free time and create a collection of illustrations inspired from all the amazing places I saw. Other than this I’d say to take me anywhere with some sunshine and I’m instantly happier and feeling more inspired.
Is it mainly art prints you produce?
Yes, it’s mainly art prints but I have been working on a few other fun projects recently. One of these is getting some of my popular illustrations printed on fabric and making scrunchies, but I’m hoping to branch out further in the future with projects like these. I usually have a collection of other products such as greeting cards and bookmarks available on my website, but I would really love to work on a puzzle at some point.
Where can we buy these?
All my stuff is available on my website www.rebeccaelizabethdraws.co.uk or over on my etsy.
Do you do commissions?
I occasionally do commissions so if people are interested it’s always best they reach out because it just depends on my workload.
What are your future plans?
Hopefully I can just keep creating art, it’s my happiest place. And I would love to see my work on more products and in more shops because that’s a feeling that I imagine never gets old. I still have to pinch myself that people like my art enough to want it in their homes, and I’m so grateful for every person that supports me being able to create.
To see more of Rebecca Elizabeth’s work at rebeccaelizabethdraws.co.uk or follow her on Facebook: RebeccaElizabethDraws Instagram: @RebeccaElizabethDraws or TikTok: @rebeccaelizabethdraws
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Dual IDENTITY
Solicitor, DJ, mum... where does Kavita
t’s never too late for change. Just ask Kavita Varu who, at the age of 50, decided to completely turn her life around and become a professional DJ –all whilst maintaining a career as a solicitor and being a single parent to two children.
The metamorphosis came in what was was recently divorced after a long marriage, the world had just gone into lockdown as a result of the Covid pandemic and all her plans for a garden party for her birthday were in ruins.
“The divorce basically ruined me, everything,” she recalled. “It was a horrible phase to go through and then I was cut off from my family who were a massive support to me.”
As an essential worker, Kavita continued to work through the initial lockdown all whilst managing a home, children, homeschooling and everything else the pandemic threw at her. She’d invited 100 people to a 50th birthday celebration in April, booked a DJ, organised a marquee and food, all of which had to be cancelled.
Disappointed but undeterred, Kavita decided to host a virtual party and having bought some small mini decks online, set up a live stream on Facebook for friends
“I went live at 8pm and played some Ibiza classics,” Kavita beamed. “My family had tuned in but then the audience started growing. It went from 12 people to 20, to 50, to 100 and then it went viral. At the end everyone was so happy and they asked if I would do it again the following week. I thought why not.”
That was the start of Kavita’s ‘Funky Fridays’ which she carried on for two years, turning her house into a disco in the process.
But the decision to take this new experience out of her comfort zone and to new audiences came after what she describes as a ‘game-changing’ visit to the island of Ibiza. Mentally and physically exhausted after lockdown, Kavita persuaded her parents to look after her children and bought a one-way ticket to the white isle.
“It was on my bucket list of things to do when I was 50,” said Kavita. “I stayed at Ibiza Rocks, on my own, and there was only about 50 people there. I watched the sunset outside Café Mambo on my own and then hired a car and travelled the island.”
It was on these travels that Kavita started talking to different people in different places, building up a network of contacts and then returned later that year to play some gigs. She worked with the likes of
Paradiso Art Hotel and the Zoo Project, warming up for the likes of Alfredo and Paco Fernandez, both Balearic legends.
At home, Kavita continued her networking and formed a strong bond with
created by DJ Martin Wright, the resident DJ at city clubs Pulse and Kingdom from 1997 to 2006. Martin had also been streaming live during lockdown – regularly attracting 5,000 visitors – and was asked
took place in August 2021 at The Leadmill where Kavita played in front of 1,000 people.
“Obviously in lockdown I was just looking at a laptop screen so going out and playing live was a totally different experience, which I completely enjoyed,” said Kavita. “You always get apprehensive
Reunion opened more doors for Kavita, including regular gigs with the Dayfever
one particular gig that has been the highlight of her career so far.
“I was part of a massive line-up for Pete Tong at Scarborough Open Air Theatre in August 2023,” added Kavita. “It was in front of 8,000 people – not bad for my third
year of DJing! Sometimes I have to pinch myself. I’m grateful to everyone who has supported me and given me opportunities.”
Kavita’s transformation is perhaps all the more surprising given that she grew up in quite a traditional Indian household where the only music she heard was of the Indian classical variety. Her father was an Indian classically-trained musician and Kavita followed in his footsteps performing hymns, prayers and religious songs at home and at temple.
Attending university in Nottingham introduced Kavita to more western music –“it was the nineties, the rave scene, house music was in, this is when I came across some of the best dance tracks. Since her divorce, Kavita became reacquainted with these much-loved tunes.
Kavita has faced a fair amount of challenges in the industry but feels she’s all the better for it, even saying that it’s driven her ambition to succeed.
“I’ve had a lot of aversion against me, I think that’s how it is,” she said. “they said you’ve not done the mileage, you too old, thrown at me. But thank you, that’s fuelled my progression.”
Kavita’s career change has not gone unnoticed and she’s been invited to speak at a number of corporate events.
“People were fascinated that I was able profession at the age of 50,” commented Kavita. “I think they found my story inspirational and moving and it gave everyone a chance to think it’s never too late.”
This summer she’s got more dates with Clubbers Reunion and will be heading to Ibiza once again as well as Amsterdam. And amongst all that she still works as a commercial contracts law solicitor for the Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council in the week, looks after her two children –although they’re now 19 and 22 – and still
“I don’t watch television, that’s gone, but I’m quite a sporty, healthy-living person,” Kavita laughed. “I love running, swimming, yoga, squash, cycling when I
I never let that slip because that keeps me in check.”
Kavita clearly revels in being a busy woman but is loving this new dual-identity.
You can travel in style in an updated Volkswagen icon, writes Richard Abbey.
A new visual beginning
Following the successful launch of the iBuzz, Volkswagen has now given a facelift to the Transporter, which shares the same ‘Bulli’ DNA.
“The details of the seventh Bulli generation pick up the characteristic design features of the Transporter’s six predecessors and give them a new interpretation,” said Albert Kirzinger, chief designer of the Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles brand.
“This has a tradition – every new Volkswagen Transporter has always represented a new visual beginning, a stylistic bridge between a long history, the present and the future. This is precisely what has kept this product line updated for over eight decades.”
The new vehicle is expected to launch early next year.
More space, more comfort
entered a new generation. The new model features increased dimensions, a smart, evolved new look and a wide range of new technologies.
With a choice of six modern powertrain variants and improved aerodynamics, it includes a plug-in hybrid with an allelectric range of 75 miles and a 1.5 TSI Superb.
The new clean and spacious interior makes even more use of sustainable materials and comes with a particularly intuitive control that includes Skoda Smart Dials and ChatGPT.
Big addition
With extended space and innovative innow joined the new MINI family.
The new car is offered with two deliver that hallmark MINI go-kart feeling as well as three trim levels (Classic, Exclusive and Sport).
The MINI Cooper C offer a 154hp three-cylinder engine whilst the Cooper S boasts a 201hp four-cylinder variant.
The new MINI features an Intelligent Personal Assistant – just say ‘Hey MINI’ and drivers can use their voice to control a wide range of options such as navigation, telephony, entertainment and other vehicle functions.
Prices start from £24,050.
Cue for new
For almost 50 years, the 3 Series has represented the core of the BMW brand. It epitomises sporty driving pleasure in the premium midsize class and has made this segment time and time again across seven model generations.
Now there’s a new model, available in both Saloon and Touring variants.
Noticeable improvements to the exterior and interior are complemented by the introduction of new high-voltage batteries for the plug-in hybrid models, which increase the electric range to 63 miles. New chassis tuning further enhances the balance between sporting agility and comfort.
The new models will also feature BMW Operating System 8.5 which provides the basis for intuitive and comfortable operation via the upgraded BMW iDrive.
Prices start from £39,045 (Saloon) and £40,845 (Touring).
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Opera
The Gondoliers
27 July-10 August
Buxton Opera House buxtonoperahouse.org.uk
The 30th International Gilbert & Sullivan Festival opens with the all-time favourite production of The Gondoliers performed by the professional National Gilbert & Sullivan Opera Company.
Directed by and starring Simon Butteriss, The Gondoliers is one of Sullivan’s sunniest scores and makes for irresistible, joyous entertainment.
The Gondoliers is a love story and a tale of mistaken identity. Marco and Guiseppe have just married but are informed that one of them is the heir to Barataria. But which one? To complicate matters the heir was married when an infant to Casilda, who has come to Venice to claim her husband. Enjoy wonderful melodies and our favourite dance, The Cachucha.
Little Women
25 August
Pavilion Arts Centre, Buxton buxtonoperahouse.org.uk
Meet headstrong Jo March and her sisters Meg, Amy, and Beth. Each sister is determined to pursue her own path in life, but though their dreams may be different, their family ties remain as true as ever.
An uplifting and heartfelt tale of the March sisters’ journey into adulthood and all the trials and triumphs that come with it, Little Women features authentic costuming and a beautiful musical score.
Music
Rock ’n’ Roll Circus
30 August-1 September
Don Valley Bowl www.rocknrollcircus.co.uk
After last year’s success, the Rock ’n’ Roll Circus returns to Don Valley Bowl this summer with more headline music, food, drink and circus entertainment.
Headlining on the Friday will be Richard Hawley, supported by The Divine Comedy and The Coral. Becky Hill will be bringing the energy on Saturday with support from Cian Ducrot and Joel Corry, and local lads Milburn will be bringing the weekend to a close. They will be supported by Jake Bugg and The Selecter.
Kiefer Sutherland
19 August / The Leadmill www.leadmill.co.uk
A legend of screen and stage, Kiefer Sutherland presents an intimate evening of rootin‘ tootin’ country
August.
Pop Princesses
23 August / Buxton Opera House buxtonoperahouse.org.uk
This is the children’s pop concert with a big difference. The four fabulous fairy tale princesses are back with their new show for 2024. They just love to sing! It’s the perfect mix!
Featuring a soundtrack of top pop hits from artists such as Little Mix, Ariana Grande, Taylor Swift. Meghan Trainor and Miley Cyrus, plus all the best songs from
The James Bond Concert Spectacular
25 August Buxton Opera House buxtonoperahouse.org.uk
The James Bond Concert Spectacular is widely regarded across the world as the best tribute to the music of James Bond that has been produced. The show features Diamonds Are Forever, Live and Let Die and Nobody Does It Better, performed with the most authentic and dedicated arrangements to the originals ever heard, you can’t help but be wowed.
Film
Borderlands
9 August
Based on the best-selling videogame, this all-star action-adventure follows a
save a missing girl who holds the key to unimaginable power.
Trap
9 August
M.Night Shyamalan’s latest mind-bending movie sees a father and his teen daughter attend a pop concert only to realise they’ve entered the centre of a dark and sinister event.
Rock N Roll Circus
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