Issue 68 - July/August 2018 ISSN 1745-4654
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local, relevant and entertaining The summer months are in full swing and here at Darlington Today, we are making the most of the brighter days. To help you do the same, we have a fashion guide with our favourite choices for summer, hand-picked and all available from the shops on the high street to keep you looking your best. Then, since summer is Pride season, we caught up with Alexandra Burke when she performed at Newcastle Pride to hear about everything she has been up to. And if you’re looking for travel inspiration then our guide to Lanzarote will definitely tempt you to start looking at travel brochures. With restaurant reviews, local news, competitions and a what’s on guide full of events, there’s plenty to catch your interest in this issue so sit back and enjoy!
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CONTENTS 4-5,7 NEWS
All the latest news in Darlington
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POP SENSATION
Alexandra Burke gives us an update on everything she’s been up to
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13-15 FUN IN THE SUN
Looking for summer wardrobe inspiration? Find it here
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St Teresa’s Hospice
Keep up with the latest news at your local hospice.
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LE COCHON AVEUGLE
We have a new favourite restaurant in York and we want to share it with you
22-23 Mischmasch at Rockcliffe Hall
Find out all about the latest addition to the five star hotel
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HOPE AND ANCHOR
An exclusive competition to win an overnight stay and a delicious meal for two
28-29 A WEEK IN LANZAROTE
Bernice Saltzer tells you all you need to know about the Canary island
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WHAT’S ON
All the events in our region this summer
Win a pair of tickets to see The Play That Goes Wrong on Monday 17th September at 7.30pm Fawlty Towers meets Noises Off in this multi award-winning smash hit comedy, now playing on Broadway and enjoying its 4th year in the West End. The Cornley Polytechnic Drama Society are putting on a 1920s murder mystery, but as the title suggests, everything that can go wrong… does! As the accident prone thesps battle on against all the odds to reach their final curtain call, hilarious results ensue! Hailed “a gut-busting hit” by the New York Times, The Play That Goes Wrong has won a host of celebrity endorsements from the likes of Joanna Lumley “We laughed until the tears ran down our faces, it has to be seen” to Ant & Dec “The funniest show we’ve seen! If you can get a ticket, go!” Don’t miss this brilliantly funny comedy that’s guaranteed to leave you aching with laughter! ‘I FEARED I WAS GOING TO HYPERVENTILATE’ - The Daily Mail AS SEEN ON THE ROYAL VARIETY PERFORMANCE Answer the following question to win a pair of tickets.
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LOCALNEWS COUNTRY’S YOUNGEST POLITICIAN INSPIRES STUDENTS TO ACHIEVE THEIR GOALS A TEENAGE politician has returned to her former school to help inspire students to reach their full potential. Sharifah Rahman, 19, spoke to year 11 students at Haughton Academy, Darlington, to help them prepare for their forthcoming GCSE exams. One of the country’s youngest ever elected politicians, Sharifah was chosen to represent the Red Hall and Lingfield ward after winning a seat on Darlington Council in 2017. The inspiring teenager was also named Young Citizen of the Year in 2016, for “making a real difference in her community due to her
Darlington councillor Sharifa Rahman, 19, with GCSE students from Haughton Academy (l-r) Tia Hans, 16, Jack Young, 16, Ashley Alivio, 16, Jack Clark, 16 and Luke Robinson, 16
commitment to challenging prejudices, stereotypes and misconceptions”. “I don’t know if I ever really set out to be a politician,” said Sharifah. “I just wanted to be able to help people and hopefully I can offer some useful advice to the students at Haughton Academy who are going through the same exam pressures that I did when I took my GCSEs.” Sharifah, who is currently on a gap year after completing her A-levels at Queen Elizabeth Sixth Form College, is planning to study politics at Leeds University in September.
Alongside using revision timetables, Sharifah recommended students organise each exam subject into smaller topic areas, create personalised revision material, make practice questions and answers for each subject, as well as eat healthily, sleep well and exercise. Student Luke Robinson, 16, of Darlington, added: “I found Sharifah’s talk really inspirational. I had been considering a career in politics, but hearing Sharifah speak has really inspired me and made me certain that it is what I want to do. “I enjoy debating and would like to be able make a difference in my community in the future.”
ENGINEERING STUDENTS CONQUER FLIGHT WITH SIMULATOR STUDENTS have engineered the fundamentals of flight after creating their own interactive aircraft simulator. The team of Level 1 students from Darlington College designed and built a model simulator, as part a celebration of the centenary of the RAF and as a motivational tool to inspire other young engineers. Senior lecturer in electrical electronics and mechatronic engineering Steven Corner said: “Model building, hand skills and following instructions are all a basic part of the Level 1 engineering course and we have brought all of these elements together in creating our aircraft simulator. “With a background as a Royal Marine reservist I am always actively encouraging the students to look at careers within the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers so to create a model based on a WW1 fighter plane gives the project a great military link. 4 | Darlington Today
Darlington College senior lecturer in electrical electronics and mechatronic engineering Steven Corner with, L-R, Level 1 engineering students Thomas Scott, 18, of Richmond, David Bradding, 16, of Darlington, Hessam Karimi, 20, of Darlington and Gareth Hardy, 16, of Northallerton
“The simulator is more of a motivational tool than an introduction into aerospace engineering but the core skills that the students pick up on the course, such as team working, use of engineering drawings, integrating software and hardware, fault finding and communication skills are all key elements that they will use in the real world.” The simulator, which took four months to build, was created free of charge from items
donated from various departments within the college and will be used on college open days to attract more school leavers to think about engineering as a future career. For more information on opportunities at Darlington College visit www.darlington. ac.uk.
ON THE BALL PUPILS RAISE CASH WITH PENALTY SHOOT OUT A LOCAL MP helped sporting pupils kick off a Soccer Aid Playground Challenge to raise money for children around the world. Students at Springfield Academy, part of The Education Village Academy Trust, Darlington, joined MP Jenny Chapman as they dribbled and bounced a ball around an obstacle course in aid of the UNICEF sponsored event. Principal Richard Gartland said: “We received a letter from Jenny asking if our school would be interested in taking part in the UNICEF Soccer Aid Playground Challenge. “As a UNICEF ‘Rights Respecting’ school, which places the UN Convention on the Rights of Children at the heart of our ethos and curriculum, we were delighted to get involved and even more thrilled when Jenny said that she would along come and join us for the event.
Students step up for Soccer Aid at Springfield Academy, Darlington
“Our year 5 School Sports Organising Crew designed the obstacle courses, with help from our PE and Extended Schools coordinator Katie Hall, and the whole school, from nursery to year 6 pupils, took part in what was a fantastic event.” Over 200 pupils, assisted by Middlesbrough Football Club Foundation project worker Rachel Horsley, showed off their passing and shooting skills raising just under £60 for the charity.
After successfully scoring her own penalty kick, the Darlington MP said: “Springfield’s soccer aid event has been fantastic. “The academy really embraced the idea, ran with it and raised both money and awareness for children living in poverty across the world. “It has also been great to see the school’s young sports leaders getting involved and helping to plan the event which has been such a great success.”
Combined Authority PLEDGES £450,000 FOR AMBITIOUS £20 million DARLINGTON SPORTS VILLAGE A FINANCIAL investment has been secured to create a £20 million sports village at the Darlington Arena. Darlington Borough Council working with Darlington Mowden Park RFC have proposed a mixed use development adjacent to the area, which could create more than 200 jobs. The development is part of a wider plan that will seek to attract high profile international sport and major music artists to the region. Mayor Ben Houchen, Chair of the Combined Authority, said: “This Sports Village could be transformational for Darlington and the wider area, creating state-of-the-art sports facilities and jobs for local people.
This could help the Tees Valley to continue to attract major events and high profile sportsmen and women just a few years after the New Zealand All Blacks trained at the Arena during the Rugby Union World Cup in 2015.” Lee Rust, Managing Director of Darlington
work has already gone into the Arena’s transition as a venue and the Darlington Sports Village concept. We’ve seen some fantastic progress in recent years including international sport, concerts, major events and both community and business use.”
Mowden Park, added: ‘’A large amount of Darlington Today | 5
S P ECI A L E V E N T S AT B A N N AT Y N E H OT E L Enjoy an evening of amazing live entertainment, 2 course dinner and disco with one of our fabulous tribute nights!
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2 course meal included Live entertainment Dancing ‘till midnight
2 course meal included Live entertainment Dancing ‘till midnight
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ELTON JOHN Saturday 8th September 2018
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LOCAL HOME CARE COMPANY WINS TOP RECOMMENDATION AWARD
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DARLINGTON-BASED home care company has won an award based on the glowing recommendations it receives from its clients, their families and friends.
provide the best care possible and our excellent team of caregivers are so attentive and caring.
Home Instead Senior Care, which specialises in providing at-home care to the elderly, has been named one of the 20 most recommended providers as part of the Home Care Awards 2018.
“The client’s dignity is respected at all times and each caregiver will always go the extra mile for their client. A big well done to all the team.”
The awards are based on nearly 10,000 genuine independent reviews left on the homecare.co.uk website, and this is the second time that the Darlington and Northallerton office has taken one of the top spots.
L-R Scheduler, Helen Potts, registered care manager, Judith Ayre and Amanda Hopkins, review administrator, Sarah Wheeler manager at homecare.co.uk, says home care providers that home care company. We feel it is a real treat people with dignity and respect, and achievement to be recognised for being one offer personalised care, ‘are vital in today’s of the top 20 home care groups in the UK.” society where people are living longer and Home Instead provides care that is tailored with more complex conditions’. to the individual needs of each client, and “They are also essential in enabling people caregivers spend a minimum of an hour to keep their independence and live in their on each client visit, providing services that own homes,” she said. include companionship, meal preparation, “Home Instead Senior Care has proved that housekeeping and personal care. it provides a high standard of care, and For more information visit homeinstead. we’d like to congratulate it on being a top co.uk/darlington or call 01325 467833.
The business was rated highly across all categories – including overall standard, staff, care and support, management, treating people with dignity and value for money – and received an overall rating of 9.5 out of 10. Diane Chandler, owner of Home Instead Darlington, said: “We are always striving to
LATIMER HINKS SUPPORTS LOCAL HOSPICE WITH £20K DONATION A
LEADING North East law firm has made a donation to a local hospice in memory of a former colleague.
Forest 10k, St Teresa’s It’s a Knockout and Bark in the Park.
Darlington-based Latimer Hinks has contributed £20,500 to the in-patient unit at St Teresa’s Hospice, which provides palliative and end-of-life care and support to residents and carers in South Durham and North Yorkshire.
And one of the in-patient rooms at the hospice has recently been named ‘The Helen Jane Thomas Room supported by Latimer Hinks Solicitors’ as a lasting tribute to Helen.
The Legal 500 and Chambers UK firm organised various fundraising events throughout 2017 to support local charities in honour of colleague Helen Thomas, who sadly passed away in 2016. As part of those events, Latimer Hinks marked its 125th anniversary with a Charity Ball which raised over £36,000 from auctions, raffles and ticket sales, with around £15,000 being paid to St Teresa’s Hospice. A further contribution of £5,000 was raised by Hel’s Angels, a team of colleagues who came together to raise money in Helen’s memory by participating in various fundraising events, including the Hamsterley
Anne Elliott, Chief Executive at Latimer Hinks, said: “It means a lot to us to be supporting a charity which is so close to the hearts of our team and the local community. Helen was a highly-valued member of Latimer Hinks, and is greatly missed, so to have a room dedicated to Helen is an honour I know she would be proud of.” Jane Bradshaw, Chief Executive of St Teresa’s Hospice, said they were extremely grateful to
the team at Latimer Hinks for their continued support over the years. “The recent donations towards our in-patient unit and Rapid Response Service will make a real difference to the lives of so many people across South Durham and North Yorkshire.” For more information on Helen’s story, go to page 6
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rom TV talent show winner to West End star – just some of the many talents of Alexandra Burke, as Bernice Saltzer discovered. She’s got a powerhouse voice and – as we discovered on last year’s Strictly Come Dancing – she’s got magic in her feet as well. She carved out a pop career, appeared on the stage in a range of top musicals and headed northwards for this year’s Newcastle Pride. We doubt you’ll need any further clues but if you do then – enter Alexandra Burke. We all knew she was a stellar singer but it wasn’t until she tripped the light fantastic on the Beeb that we were blown away by her dance floor moves. “I really do miss it,” revealed Alexandra. “When I was younger I had the choice of dancing, singing or acting but decided the musical route was for me. “Strictly was always on my bucket list so when I got the call from my agent I literally jumped up and down. “I absolutely loved the Strictly journey, being involved in that show is really magical but it is very hard work. I wouldn’t say I miss it but if I could turn back time and do it again, would I? Absolutely.” Her dedication and commitment to learning the increasingly more difficult routines is par for the course for the singer, who literally gives her all regardless of what job she does. “Music has always been at the forefront for me, so that is definitely my favourite – my number one,” she said. “There’s nothing better than making music and then taking that out to share with people through performance, I love to perform live.” The singer revealed that her love of music was also the driver to her career in the West End. “Theatre was a dream of mine too and something I had always wanted to do so when the opportunity to do The Bodyguard presented itself, I grabbed the opportunity with both hands and 8 | Darlington Today
that’s where my theatre journey began.” The Bodyguard lead to the lead role in Sister Act and then to the recent revival of Chess. “I think it’s good for any artist to have variation in their career. We learn from new experiences which we can then implement into performance and life in general,” she said. Along with the continued professional successes, Alexandra’s personal life is also on the up, having recently got engaged to her partner, although it will be at least two years before they officially tie the knot. “We want to enjoy being engaged first, travel some more,” she revealed. “We had an amazing party to celebrate in our local pub with all of our friends - it was a really special day. “Because of work it means a lot of time everybody is dotted across the UK which often makes it difficult to get together, but so many people managed to come which meant the world to us.” She added, “I planned the whole party myself which I thought would be really hard but everything went better than I could have imagined – although I’m not sure I’ll go as far as planning the wedding!” Heading to the North East was a particular joy she revealed. “Prides are my favourite gigs of the year,” she said. “It’s such a fun event to involved in, the crowds are always amazing and the energy is insane. I love Newcastle as well so it’s great to come back.”
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Brave mum Helen Thomas, of Darlington, 32, pictured with daughter Annabelle, then aged two, has left a lasting legacy to St Teresa’s Hospice
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DEVOTED young mum who bravely battled a terminal illness has left a lasting legacy to her local hospice. Helen Thomas, 32, of Darlington, features in a new video for St Teresa’s Hospice made shortly before she lost her fight with cancer in July 2016. Chief executive of St Teresa’s Hospice Jane Bradshaw said: “Helen approached us in 2016 to suggest making a video to tell her own story, in her own words, while also offering to help show people the real side of hospice care. “The film, which is for our website, tells the story of a young woman’s illness and the benefits and support she received from the services we offer. “It was a great privilege to work with Helen, who I knew before her illness due to her support for our cause, and we are all tremendously grateful to her for sharing her story.” Before her death, former solicitor Helen, who leaves behind daughter Annabelle
and financial director husband Philip, was a staunch supporter of St Teresa’s new £1.2m 10-bed inpatient unit and one of the first people to be shown around the facility before it officially opened in November 2016. Speaking on camera Helen said: “It was like a five star hotel, it didn’t feel like walking into a hospice at all. The rooms were ideal, functional, but at the same time very very elaborate in terms of décor. I was so impressed. “People really need to get involved in the fundraising for St Teresa’s and contribute in whatever way they can to help this wonderful facility with the appropriate financial support.” Fundraising is still ongoing to help equip and support the new unit. Helen’s former colleagues at Latimer Hinks Solicitors, the
‘Hel’s Angels’ team, have raised in excess of £20,000. This has paid for a room in the in-patient unit, named in honour of Helen, and also made a contribution towards the hospice’s Rapid Response Team. “I would like to thank Helen’s colleagues for their ongoing support and also to her family for allowing us to show the video to the public,” added Jane. “The video captures Helen’s reactions as a new patient. Helen’s lovely personality shines through and the video will help raise both awareness and funds, so that many more people can benefit from the breadth of expert care provided at St Teresa’s Hospice.” Helen’s Story can be viewed at www.darlingtonhospice.org.uk.
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EGAL staff have been discovering their inner chi in an initiative which ties them closer to their local hospice. Close Thornton Solicitors practice in Darlington has supported the efforts of St Teresa’s Hospice for many years joining activities and raising funds.
The latest venture saw hospice complementary therapist team leader Keith Thomas stage a tai chi taster session at the practice, the first of a programme being offered to businesses across the borough, South Durham and North Yorkshire.
a flavour of the benefits of tai chi and I was delighted how many staff took part and enjoyed the experience. The Chinese martial art is a great way to improve health and wellbeing, balance and co-ordination and core strength.”
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Close Thornton partner Dermot Winters said: “We are grateful to Keith and the team at St Teresa’s for the introduction to tai chi, which was very favourably received by staff here. We look to continuing our firm’s long association with St Teresa’s and their wonderful work for many years to come.” The tai chi session also marked the official adoption of St Teresa’s by Close Thornton as its charity. St Teresa’s Hospice chief executive Jane Bradshaw said: “Close Thornton staff have been good friends of ours for many years supporting us in our endeavours and being enthusiastic participants in a host of fundraisers.
Close Thornton partner Dermot Winters joins staff and St Teresa’s Hospice tai chi expert Keith Thomas in a martial arts taster session
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“We are thrilled to become their chosen charity and delighted that we can give something back to them with the tai chi sessions.”
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Cast announced for Gala pantomime Temperatures are set to soar this summer but staff at the Gala Theatre are already thinking about Christmas.
Tickets for the 2018 pantomime are now on sale and this year it’s a family favourite, with Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs at the theatre from the 22 November. Following the success of last year’s show Robinson Crusoe, which was seen by over 31,000 people, the production will be written and directed by Neil Armstrong and Paul Hartley for the fourth year running. “I know it’s only June but we are already well on the way with this year’s pantomime and can’t wait to
get into rehearsals in the autumn,” said Neil, who plays evil Rupert Von Rottenchops. “Snow White is a much-loved classic but as usual we’ve added our own twist to keep audiences guessing and we’re confident we’ve got another success on our hands. “Once again we’ve got a great cast lined up for this year and we look forward to welcoming back the Durham audiences in just a few months’ time!”
The story follows villagers in Fairyhill, where Rupert Von Rottenchops and his henchman Corporal Crosby (Pip Chamberlain) plan to cause chaos in the town and take all of the residents’ money. Will Snow White (Lauren Waine), Chester the Jester (Paul Hartley) and their mam Dame Dolly Doodle (Paul Dunn) be able to stop the plan with the help of their seven little friends? Find out by booking tickets online at www.galadurham.co.uk or calling the box office on 03000 266 600. Darlington Today | 19
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YORK RESTAURANT PULLS A BLINDER… Josh Overington is undoubtedly a chef to watch. Bernice Saltzer chats to the man who is determined to make his restaurant one of the best in Britain.
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f you wanted to look at a city that really is at the centre of culinary excellence in the UK, then look no further than York. Top restaurants are springing up with almost indecent haste, making the historic city a destination for those in search of foodie heaven. And right up there among the best of them is Le Cochon Aveugle. This tiny restaurant at Walmgate– and its sister wine bar Cave Du Cochon a few doors away – offers exquisite, unique and perfectly prepared food under the watchful eye of chef/patron Josh Overington. You may remember Josh from his stint on BBC’s Great British Menu in recent years but that really only gives a small snapshot of his skill. Read the reviews by respected food critics and you’ll get a better picture of the sheer excellence of the food that Le Cochon Aveugle offers. It’s a culinary adventure, made more so because you can’t expect to know in advance what you’re going to eat. Diners enjoy a ‘blind’ tasting menu – a reflection of the restaurant’s name which means the blind pig -with dishes that reflect the ingredients that Josh gets from his suppliers.
For a chef this is a mammoth challenge, constantly having to reinvent the menu, but it makes for a highly exciting experience for those who eat there. Of course there are dishes which simply stay put – mainly because of customer demand. “If I take the black pudding macarons off the menu I soon hear about it,” said Josh. The surprise element of the menu is one of the many reasons people head to the restaurant. Not only might you not get the same dishes one day to the next but it’s perfectly possible that you’ll get different food from the table next to you – it’s all entirely dependent on what’s available. Check out a sample menu and you’ll see the black pudding macaron – or Boudin noir macaron – as it’s described on the menu, followed by delights such as new season English peas with a nasturtium ice cream and pea veloute and hand dived scallops ‘a la ficelle’ – dangled by a string in front of a fire – with sea urchin butter. Josh and his wife Victoria opened the restaurant in 2014 and although it has been a long journey, they are now reaping the rewards of their success. Not that either of them are resting on their laurels, as new plans are always in the offing.
The couple have recently transformed their wine bar, Cave Du Cochon, to offer more restaurant dishes, mainly to cope with the disappointed customers who may not have been able to get a booking. Here, in a laid back setting you can enjoy a glass from the extensive wine list, dip into a jar of homemade pickles and choose from the snack menu or eat something more substantial. Josh also regularly shares his kitchen with other great chefs, running one off guest nights with a special tasting menu. On 19 August Josh will welcome Luke French from the highly acclaimed Jöro restaurant in Sheffield, which draws its inspiration from Nordic cooking. There’s no doubt that Josh and Le Cochon Aveugle are spearheading the next great generation of chefs and cooking, of bringing together amazing food and wine coupled with a quirky setting and fabulous music. “It’s all part of the experience of being here,” said Josh.
For further information visit www.lecochonaveugle.uk and www.caveducochon.uk
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Rockliffe Hall’s magical Mischmasch offers a fabulous array of ways to entertain children visiting the five red star resort
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An area of woodland and fields adjacent to the hotel’s grand Old Hall, has been transformed into a whimsical Alice in Wonderland inspired play area. Mischmasch, which means ‘a disorderly mixture of things’, was the title Lewis Carroll gave to a periodical he wrote for his family in the mid-1800s. Lewis grew up in Croft, the neighbouring village to Hurworth where Rockliffe Hall is located. The fascinating world he created in Alice in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass is mirrored in Rockliffe Hall’s exciting new development. The ‘wonderland of curiosities’, set within one and a half acres of woodland, offers an enchanting space in which children (and big kids) can play and explore. There are six arctic pods nestled beneath the trees, an eco-adventure playground and an interactive water feature. The party pods offer a variety of activities including soft play for the little ones, a games room and cinema room for the teens and a chill-out room for the parents featuring flamingo lamps, patchwork chairs and funky furniture.
Mischmasch gets ‘curiouser and curiouser’ as you move out of the pods and into a wide open space featuring climbing frames, slides, tennis courts and an interactive water feature. There’s also a wildflower nature trail and a hotel for small creatures and insects.
There’s also a bespoke Mischmasch menu includes pizzas, burgers, hot dogs, drinks and afternoon tea packages.
The centrepiece of the new development is the Looking-Glass House. This grand, Victorian-style greenhouse is a stunning addition to the hotel’s events
and entertainment space and a perfect venue for weddings, family functions and corporate events. Next door is the beautiful walled kitchen gardens where each of Rockliffe’s three executive chefs will grow their own produce to use in their restaurants.
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AWAY FROM HOME? Bernice Saltzer finds a gem in the unlikeliest of locations… Whatever address you would consider as suitable for a top restaurant, Sluice Road wouldn’t be one of them.
cannelloni and crispy shallots, the lure of more fish was too much to resist.
Neither would a location where the landscape is dominated by a huge concrete works, right on the banks of the Humber.
A perfectly cooked piece of fresh tuna with a wasabi cream, wild garlic flowers, crushed new potatoes and broad beans was simply mouth-wateringly exquisite.
It sounds on the face of it like a recipe for disaster as a destination for a restaurant, let alone somewhere guests may want to stay the night.
I was only fit afterwards for meandering up the winding staircase to my room – beautifully decorated and with every home comfort.
Yet all of those thoughts instantly disappear once you fall for the charms of the Hope and Anchor at South Ferriby.
A deal breaker for me at hotels is the size of the towels, so full marks here for bath towels of epic proportions and not those the size of a napkin that you get at so many places.
Not having visited North Lincolnshire before, I was excited by the prospect of driving across the Humber Bridge for the first time – just one in a whole host of delights that lay in store. The Hope and Anchor looks from the outside like a normal – if rather large - house yet once inside it’s cosy, welcoming and with breath-taking views from its outside terrace over the Humber river. You can watch the boats go by, spot any number of sea birds wandering around quite happily on the shore or just sit back and enjoy this absolute gem of a restaurant with rooms. The pub is operated by Polish-born chef Slawek Mikolajczyk who has spent time with some of the UK’s top chefs to hone his craft – and boy does it show. The standard of the food is so high that it’s worth the trip just for the meal. It’s obviously really popular with the locals as the night I visited the restaurant was packed. There’s a standard menu and then a whole host of fantastic specials. Having dined on a starter of fresh mackerel with celeriac
The décor plays homage to the Hope and Anchor’s maritime connections, which is why each of the five rooms has a mural painted on the door with a sea-related name, while your key is attached to a wooden fob with the same hand painted image. Breakfast is also a real experience – my humble porridge had been elevated to a tasty, toasted treat embellished with fresh fruit. I also had to give in and try the freshly baked bread which had just come out of the oven. The joy of the Hope and Anchor is you can truly enjoy food which is a sniff away from Michelin-star standard in an informal setting. Locals are just as welcome to sit in the bar and have a pint to wash down some beef jerky or pork scratchings – all homemade naturally. Another plus is it’s dog friendly, which adds another tick in my box. It’s around a couple of hours drive from the North East so add it your list – you won’t be disappointed! For more information visit www.hopeandanchorpub.co.uk
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SUN, SUN, SUN BERNICE SALTZER FINDS A TRIP TO LANZAROTE HAS HER SINGING LIKE A CANARY…
My previous experience of the Canary Islands is probably best forgotten – teenage years spending New Year’s Eve at the notorious Veronicas complex in Tenerife, passed in a drunken stupor. Now considerably older and a little wiser, we made the decision to have a quick week away at one of the other islands that we had never visited – and were glad we did. Our requirements were few but not negotiable – not too far to fly. Tick. Good weather. Tick. Somewhere
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unspoilt and not ruined by Brits abroad. Tick – well rather half tick but more on this later… Lanzarote’s landscape is stunning – rugged, unrelenting with vast areas of land which are just volcanic rock. We were in the little resort of Puerto Calero, moments’ walk from the stylish marina, with its handful of bars and restaurants. Although our hotel was mainly for people on all inclusive breaks, we had opted for b and b only – mainly because finding and enjoying local restaurants is an important part of our holiday experience.
And we were extremely glad we picked this option. A short taxi ride away from Puerto Del Carmen, with its stunning harbour filled with superb places to eat. From authentic and mouth-watering tapas (washed down of course with sangria) to delicious fish restaurants offering the day’s catch. The backstreets around Puerto Del Carmen are filled with quirky shops filled with a range of souvenirs and beauty products made from aloe vera. Pay the extra for the better creams – it’s definitely a false economy to buy the bargain ones.
If you’re feeling adventurous you can head out across the island and just enjoy the scenery. Boats trips are readily available and are a great way to take in the coastline and the various towns and villages or you can opt for a romantic sunshine cruise. The promenade at Puerto Del Carmen is the perfect place for a long stroll along the sea front, although it’s definitely the home for
the lesser spotted Brit enjoying their beer and fry-ups. Never fear however, because if you do want to avoid this kind of activity like the plague (which I must confess we did!) there’s plenty of lovely local places where you can fully embrace the Lanzarote experience. Head a little further out and you can enjoy the historic town of Teguise,
which can trace its history back to the 1400s and is invaded by shoppers every Sunday when it plays host to the island’s biggest market. Just four hours from the North East, pretty much guaranteed good weather all of the year round and somewhere that offers holidays to suit a wide range of interests – my trip to Lanazarote was a delightful revelation.
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WHAT’S ON THEATRE
Darlington Hippodrome Tel: 01325 244 659
www.darlingtonhippodrome.co.uk WHITNEY: QUEEN OF THE NIGHT - 28 July Featuring three decades of classic hits, including ‘I Wanna Dance With Somebody’, ‘One Moment In Time’, ‘I’m Every Woman’, ‘Saving All My Love’ and so much more. This award-winning production features a sensational line-up of musicians and artists who bring the spirit of the music to life. Tickets from £14.50 MILKSHAKE! LIVE - THE MAGIC STORY BOOK - 29 July Starring MILKSHAKE! favourites Bob the Builder, Little Princess, Noddy, Fireman Sam, Shimmer & Shine, Pip from Pip Ahoy!, Winnie and Wilbur, Wissper and set among MILKSHAKE’s magical bookcase, this live show has all the songs and characters from the much-loved channel. Tickets from £10 TOM WRIGGLESWORTH GREATEST HITS & NEW BITS 17 August Fans of the comic from Sheffield can enjoy his latest live show at the Hippodrome. Sony Award Winner, Edinburgh Comedy Award Nominee, Chortle & Time Out Award winner and Star of Radio 4 and BBC 2. Tickets £12 RUMPELSTILTSKIN 1 – 2 September balletLORENT ‘s award-winning team are back with an original adaptation of Rumpelstiltskin, directed by Liv Lorent and retold by Poet Laureate, Carol Ann Duffy. The story of the outsider shunned for being different. Love, obsession, grief and reconciliation in a show made as much for adults as it is for children. Tickets from £12.50 THE GREAT JOE WILSON 6 – 8 September Top North East playwright Ed Waugh returns with his new play, The Great Joe Wilson. Singersongwriter, Joe Wilson’s subject matters ranged from love, death and moving house to supporting workers on strike. Tickets from £12
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DER ROSENKAVALIER 10 September The Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment goes to the cinema with a recreation of a remarkable cinema event that first took place in 1926. Enjoy the big screen adaptation of Richard Strauss’ great comic opera Der Rosenkavalier, accompanied by a live orchestra playing the original score. Tickets from £14.50
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MENTALLICA - 27 July Having played Metallica’s greatest hits to crowds for more than twenty years, Mentallica are considered the number one Metallica tribute act in Europe and will be playing the best of the heavy metal group’s music to the Darlington crowd. Tickets from £9 SKA MANIA - 3 August North East 7-piece ska band with an authentic sound from the early days of Prince Buster and The Skatalites, right up to the music of Madness and The Specials. Tickets £7 THE STEROSONICS - 4 August The UK’s number one tribute to The Stereophonics, fans will be able to hear classic tracks like Dakota, Maybe Tomorrow and Handbags and Gladrags in the band’s iconic sound. Tickets £12.50 RNB CLUB: PAUL GARNER BAND 10 August Award-winning Blues night at The Forum. Tickets £12 MISS TOBI JAMES PRESENTS A BURLESQUE AND CABARET SHOW - August 16 Returning for the second time this year, Miss Tobi James Presents A Burlesque and Cabaret Show with performances from Diva Hollywood, Ebony Silk, Polly Anther and headline act, international performer Kiki Lovechild. Tickets £10 ALICE COOPER’S NIGHTMARE 18 August Based on the record-breaking Theatre of Death tour, Alice Cooper’s Nightmare is the number one tribute band for Alice Cooper,
with all of the stunts that fans would expect at an Alice Cooper live show. Tickets £10 SACK SABBATH - August 24 The UK’s longest serving and most authentic tribute to Black Sabbath, Sack Sabbath have played shows across Europe and play the best of Black Sabbath, from 1970-78. Tickets £12
EVENTS
Darlington Railway Museum North Road Station Darlington Model Railway Club – Annual Exhibition 2018 1 – 2 September Event contact: 01748 818234 The Darlington Model Railway Club will be holding its annual exhibition, from 10am-4pm over the weekend. Admission is £6 for adults, £5.50 for concessions, £3 for children and £15 for a family. Various prices
Theatre Hullabaloo Tel: 01325 405405 Imagination Playground 16 July – 1 September One for the little ones this summer, the Imagination Playground encourages self-expression through free play. With large, blue, foam bricks in a variety of shapes and sizes, children can use their creativity to make the play space their very own. FREE
Exhibitions The Bowes Museum
Tel: 01833 690606 www.thebowesmuseum.org.uk Catwalking: Fashion through the Lens of Chris Moor 7 July – 6 January A display of 200 stunning images by legendary catwalk photographer, Chris Moore. With a career spanning six decades, Moore captures iconic fashion moments and in this exhibition, some of the photographs feature alongside the garments themselves – including work by Vivienne Westwood, Prada, Comme Des Garçons and many more.
All details were correct at the time of going to press. Please check with the individual venues before travelling as information may change.
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