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To help us all get o to a good start in 2023, Lisa Byrne speaks to three Yorkshire health and wellbeing experts
Like many, my new year’s resolutions used to be so self-obsessive – lose weight, get fit, attract more Instagram followers, blah, blah. We always seem to be chasing the unattainable, driven by feelings that seem thoroughly shallow and soulless. Nowadays, I am much more committed to inner health and wellbeing, than outer superficiality.
Often, it’s the small changes rather than huge adjustments that can make a longlasting shift in how happy and content we feel. So, for this new year issue I spoke to three of the county’s leading advocates for inner health and fulfilment to discover the daily routines that they swear by.
Paris Ackrill, the co-founder of Avalon Wellbeing Centre, part of the worldfamous Broughton Sanctuary near Skipton, believes that any kind of body movement soon after you wake is hugely
positive. “If I’m tired, I do some yin yoga or gentle Hatha, but if I’m more energetic I go for a long walk outside as connecting to the earth is very important.”
Paris also promotes daily mindfulness. “Meditating is not just something you do sitting still with your eyes closed. You can practice meditation and being fully present throughout the day, so that your awareness is truly centred.”
Over in York, Emel Du is a wellbeing practitioner, who focuses on yoga and spiritual healing. “First thing I do is oil pulling and tongue scraping as it’s hugely beneficial for the entire body,” she says. Her daily routine always includes meditation and yoga, but Emel also believes balance is important. “My rule is living life 50/50 on everything, whether it’s eating something naughty or nice, feeling happy or sad, being energetic or needing to be curled up cosy on the sofa.”
Time to Bloom founder, Dr Lubna, who runs her famed wellbeing haven, The Nook, at the bottom of her garden in Thorpe Willoughby, o ers some simple advice. “Every morning sip a cup of warm water with lemon, as this flushes out toxins and enhances skin health.” Dr Lubna also recommends adding a variety of fruit, vegetables, nuts, and seeds to your diet.
But she insists that it’s the simple changes that matter. “Instead of making unrealistic new year’s resolutions about your weight or diet, try to reconnect with friends and family or join a group instead. As without doubt, community is key to better mental and physical health.”
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Well, 2022 was quite a year, so how does Yorkshire follow that up? Luckily, the county isn't resting on its laurels and there is a stellar line-up of special events heading your way. On page 26 you can read about plans for the Great Yorkshire Show, all change at Sheffield DocFest, why we should look to the skies and much more.
Darlington Hippodrome is a beautiful Edwardian theatre that has been delighting audiences for over 100 years - and 2023 is set to be no di erent. There’s a whole host of shows coming up in the new year, including every child’s favourite Hey Duggee, the incredible Varna International Ballet, and the sensational Buddy Holly Story, all after an amazing panto season. darlingtonhippodrome.co.uk
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This exhibition looks at the Egyptian inspired architecture found throughout Yorkshire. It reflects on the West’s enduring fascination with Egypt’s ancient monuments, long regarded as the ultimate symbols of immortality, copied and constructed for centuries right across Europe.
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Until 28 January LEEDS PLAYHOUSE
Charlie and The Chocolate Factory –The Musical features memorable songs from the iconic 1970s film as well as a host of sensational new tastebudtickling toe-tappers. When Charlie wins a golden ticket to the weird and wonderful Wonka Chocolate Factory, it’s a chance of a lifetime to feast on the sweets they’ve always dreamed of. But the five lucky winners discover not everything is as sweet as it seems. leedsplayhouse.org.uk
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On Clogger Lane is a new experimental documentary by Andrew Black. The film meanders through a depopulated Yorkshire valley, exploring the infrastructures of capital on land overshadowed by a monstrous satellite surveillance station, submerged beneath reservoirs, haunted by accusations of witchcraft, and populated by the traces of many generations of past inhabitants. On Clogger Lane explores the meeting points of passivity and protest. thetetley.org
York Residents’ Festival is back from 28-29 January with over 100 o ers, events and free entry to attractions with a York ID Card or student ID card. Some o ers will be extended throughout the week, check the website for the full programme and pre-booking information. visityork.org/resfest 4-5
The UK’s biggest outdoor Ice Trail and one of York’s best loved events returns at the start of February, with a range of magnificent ice sculptures transforming the city centre. Time travel to prehistoric ages, walk through history and step into the future for ‘A Journey Through Time’. Free maps available from the Visitor Information Centre or online. visityork.org/icetrail
YSP’s 2023 programme highlights material, process and play. These themes will be reflected in the public and learning programmes, underpinning the relationships between people and sculpture.
Leonardo Drew has been commissioned to create a towering sculpture for the 18th century Chapel. Made on site, it will present a powerful statement about the weight of collective experience, memory, and the cycles of life and death. Five metres high, it is made from shards of painted and violently torn materials, appearing like an explosion held in time within this contemplative space.
In April, an immersive exhibition by Lindsey Mendick in The Weston Gallery draws on physical and psychological excavation, as well as reflecting on shared experiences of TV and popular culture. From June, Erwin Wurm’s absurd and seemingly playful sculptures are displayed in the Underground Gallery and adjacent garden. And Jonathan Baldock presents new sculpture in The Weston Gallery from September. Mining his working-class roots and queer identity, Jonathan playfully addresses the trauma, stress, sensuality, mortality, and spirituality around our relationship to the body. His compelling installations bring the viewer, the objects, and the spaces they inhabit together in a form of ritual or theatre that enlivens all the senses. ysp.org.uk
University of York alumni and ethical skincare pioneer Anna Brightman describes her journey to becoming one of the UK’s top 100 entrepreneurs under 30
By REBECCA PITCAIRN
When Anna Brightman was a student living in York, making her own skincare because it was cheaper than buying expensive brands, little did she know that less than a decade later she’d be running a £1 million beauty business.
Anna was just 23 when she launched UpCircle, now the UK's number one upcycled beauty brand, together with her brother, Will, after they discovered that more than 500,000 tonnes of co ee grounds consumed each year in the UK are sent to landfill.
“Will and I were both at the beginning of a fairly corporate career path and were quickly identifying that, despite the fact it could be an easy life with a regular pay check, we didn’t feel good when we came home at the end of the day. We began looking for inspiration for an ethical business we could start together, where we could try and make a positive impact on the world,” explains Anna, who at the time was an area manager for Aldi, while her brother was working in finance in Canary Wharf. “Will used to visit a co ee shop on his way into work each day and became curious as to what happens to the contents of each of the metal pucks of co ee grounds once the co ee was made. He asked the barrister and the answer was that they’re thrown away.”
The pair were astonished that this seemingly innocent, organic natural ingredient could have such a negative environmental impact and also a financial
cost to the co ee shops for refuse collection. Having been interested in beauty since childhood, Anna was aware of the skincare benefits of co ee and so they started collecting co ee from cafes across London and transforming them into skincare products.
“It was one of those penny-drop moments, which seemed like a win-win. We get an ingredient, we’re saving an ingredient from going to landfill and the business we’re taking the ingredient from is saving the cost of having it disposed,” says Anna.
The siblings both quit their jobs and launched their company, initially under the brand name Optiat, in September 2016, raising funds for their first product, a co ee face scrub, through the Virgin Start Up Scheme. However, 18 months in they successfully crowdfunded £200,000 for a rebrand. It was around this time that they were also given the opportunity to appear on BBC TV show Dragons’ Den
“It’s very di erent to what you see on TV,” says Anna. “For starters, it was lengthy, we were in there for three hours, and it was a really in-depth interrogation. The main thing I took away from the experience was the brutal honesty that they give you, which is very di cult to get when you’re a family-run business because everyone just wants to support you and be nice. But it also brought us new ideas and a lot of inspiration for things we wanted to do with the brand.”
After receiving o ers of investment from three of the dragons, they shook hands on a deal with Touker Suleyman and Tej Lalvani, however away from the cameras the pair decided not to go ahead with the deal. “It was a really interesting time to go on because, behind the scenes, we were about six months into the rebrand, but we
weren’t allowed to talk about it and could only pitch the original brand,” Anna explains. “After a couple of months negotiating we decided the o er wasn’t right, but the experience itself was fantastic for showing us that the decisions we were making on the rebrand were the right ones.”
The show also gave them great exposure, but the real turning point for the company, now named UpCircle, came a couple of years later during lockdown when interest in at-home skincare sky-rocketed.
“Our orders started flying through the roof and we had to very quickly react to that,” says Anna. “And for a circular economy brand like ours, supply chain issues were even more complex. The co ee that we get for our products comes from businesses that ceased to function during Covid and 60% of the co ee shops we collected from closed permanently. So, we had to think outside the box.”
ANNA BRIGHTMANWhile they were already looking at other throwaway ingredients to upcycle into beauty products, the challenges of the pandemic forced them to work harder and faster –they quickly put hand wash to the top of their product development pipeline and built charitable donations into every sale.
Their portfolio has since grown to over 20 di erent by-products, such as raspberry seeds, rose petals, hibiscus acids and oat powder all being rescued for their products. The company is currently working on replacing purified water in its products with fruit waters upcycled from the juicing industry and is launching a shampoo paste, which requires 50% less water.
It has also extended its circular approach to packaging, refilling 20,000 pieces of packaging via its “Return, Refill, Reuse” scheme.
“We’re averaging seven or eight new launches per year and we’re quite restlessly determined to stay ahead of the game,” explains Anna. “Yes, co ee is the story that grabbed everyone’s attention, but whilst that might be what we’re best known for, the bestsellers are the cleansing balm, which has
powdered apricot stones, and the facemask made from powdered argan shells, which are a bi-product of making argan oil.”
Now stocked in over 40 countries and with annual sales of more than £1 million, UpCircle had to move o ce twice last year to accommodate its rapidly growing team. Anna and Will were also recently named on the Hurun UK Under 30s List, which recognises the top 100 British entrepreneurs under the age of 30 who are paving the way for the future of the UK economy.
There’s no doubt UpCircle is one of the true success stories of today’s circular economy, but I wonder if sibling rivalry or squabbles ever get in the way of business. “I would be absolutely lying if I said it hasn’t been di cult, but I think what makes it work for us is that we couldn’t be more di erent,” she laughs. “He is the one who is the nuts and bolts, is always behind a computer screen and entirely back of house. Whereas I manage all the front of house stu and give the brand a more human feel. Therefore, we never step on each other’s toes. We have complete trust in one another plus we can ask a lot of each other and not feel bad about it, whereas if you were working alongside a friend you can imagine that could cause tension. I think that is what has helped us grow so quickly.
“Our story has also helped us too because it’s a good one, but I think our secret is that our products perform and that has to come first. You can have the best story in the world, but that doesn’t mean a thing if the product doesn’t stack up.”
The other savvy young businesspeople from Yorkshire who made it on to the inaugural Hurun Research Institute 100 young British entrepreneurs under 30 list James Barthorpe from Sheffield set up Food Circle Supermarket, which buys excess stock from manufacturers that would otherwise be wasted and sells it on to customers. Together with co-founder, Paul Simpson, he has grown the business’s annual turnover to £1.5 million within three years.
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Elizabeth Gilligan from Middlesbrough harnesses AI to make concrete manufacturing more environmentally friendly through her company Material Evolution. Elizabeth founded the Teesside-based business, which secured £2.5 million of investment, in late 2021.
• Sisters Georgina and Olivia Kerr fromLeeds are founders of Stinky Stuff, which sells natural remedies for dogs, horses and other animals and generated £3.1 million sales in 2019-20.
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Fellow Durham University students, Peter Kirby and Will Smith, both also from Leeds, have raised £1 million of funding for green debit card Tred –valuing the business at around £6m. The Tred card is made of recycled plastic and enables users to track, cut and offset their carbon footprint as they spend.
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Carrie Rose from Sheffield started digital marketing agency Rise at Seven in 2019. Over the first two years she attracted 65 clients, including Boohoo and Xbox, and the business’s annual turnover already exceeds £4 million.
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Q Why were you keen to be an ambassador of IDAS?
A Earlier this year I made the decision to open up about my past, revealing that I had been abused as a child and then went into a marriage with a man who was a narcissist who subjected me to over 20 years of negativity, which included financial and emotional abuse on every aspect of my life. In 2008 I pulled myself free from this toxic relationship and only then did I really come to terms with what I’d been going through. When I heard about the great work that IDAS (Independent Domestic Abuse Services) was doing in Yorkshire I realised that I could make something positive from the awful things that had happened to me by using my voice to support the charity and help them in their quest to support victims of domestic violence.
Q What does the charity do?
A The charity originally started life as a women’s refuge, but has since grown into the largest specialist charity in the North supporting people a ected by domestic abuse and sexual violence. IDAS supports victims of all genders and circumstances and it was one of the main attractions for me that they recognise that domestic abuse can happen to anyone.
Q How do you look back on your writing career to date?
A The journey to become a traditionally published writer was a long one. On the recommendation of the teacher of the class, I applied to do an English and Creative Writing degree, something I’d never dreamed I’d be able to do because I left school at 16 with few qualifications. I was taken on the course at Bolton University however, because as a mature student I brought life skills to the course, and because I’d had the stories and poetry published that gave me a qualification as a ‘professional’. I had the best time studying and throughout those three years I learnt to understand my craft, and built my confidence. So much so, that I ended
up becoming a high school teacher, and I continued my education by taking a part time MA in Creative Writing – this was a crucial and life-changing decision that set me on the path to becoming the writer I am today, as my first novel, Killing Kiss, was written as my master’s degree dissertation and the published novel won the Silver Award for best horror novel with ForeWord Magazine in 2008. After that I earned my first three book deal and I’ve been writing ever since.
Q For you, what have been the highlights?
A There are so many ups and downs in the writing world, but every time I see one of my novels in print it always feels like a massive achievement. During 2020, when we were first hit by COVID-19 and were locked down, The Stranger in Our Bed, my debut thriller, was released into the world and I feared that it would fall into obscurity, but I was completely blown away when the book became a bestseller and made it onto the USA Today bestseller’s list. I just hadn’t expected that to happen at all.
Q How did it feel to see The Stranger in Our Bed on screens earlier this year?
A Selling your novel to be made into a film is every writer’s dream. It was a gallop to a
finishing line that I never thought I’d reach. But seeing the film for the first time was so emotional. At times I forgot that I had written the story and the screenplay as I was swept away in the beauty of the cinematography and the brilliant performances from Emily Berrington, Ben Lloyd-Hughes, Samantha Bond, Nina Wadia and the rest of the amazing cast. At the end, I shed a tear, in much the same way I did when I wrote the last line of the novel, having embarked on the emotional rollercoaster that this story, and every other one I write, is for me.
Q IDAS is Yorkshire based, as you are Samantha – where do you live and what do you love about it?
A I live just outside of Doncaster in a rural area near Askern and the thing I love so much about being here is how friendly people are. There is still very much a community feel in Yorkshire, where neighbours look out for neighbours. I hope that never changes.
Q Where would your three favourite places in the county be?
A I love visiting Bawtry and I get most of my beauty needs met at Facefacts Aesthetics there. I really recommend it! I have two favourite pubs and so I have to mention them both. One is The Old George in Sykehouse, which is also a glamping site. They have superb food and a really friendly and welcoming atmosphere. Another local favourite is the Baxter’s Arms in Fenwick. I like both of these places because they are family-run businesses and everyone knows everyone, so it always feels like you’re visiting friends when you go to eat there.
Q What does 2023 hold in store for you?
A I’m looking forward to 2023 for many reasons. Firstly we are happily now back to doing the convention circuits and we have an event called ‘Mythmakers Live’ in London in January; the annual, and large, ‘Gallifrey One’ Convention in Los Angeles in February; and the superb ‘Sci-Fi Weekender’ in Great Yarmouth in March – and that’s just the beginning of the year! But travel, peppered with my writing projects in between and of course sometimes writing while travelling, is very much on the agenda for next year.
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There’s plenty to get excited about in the county as we move into 2023, so Absolutely Yorkshire takes a look at some of the biggest and best events in the calendar
By BETHAN ANDREWS
Yorkshire is pretty good when it comes to pulling out all the stops for events throughout the year, and 2023 is looking to be no exception to this. From an abundance of new festivals to annual celebrations that get bigger and better each year, there looks set to be a number of events you won’t want to miss across the county this year. We’ve taken a look at some of the biggest so that you can start marking out your calendars and getting ahead with planning.
The Dark Skies Festival, which takes place in the Yorkshire Dales and the North York Moors from 10-26 February, is a celebration of looking up around National Parks and Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The festival was invented due to the threat of pollution and light on our night skies and how hard it can be for people to truly experience the phenomenon above us. Since 2016's inaugural Festival in the North York Moors and Yorkshire Dales, Dark Skies Festivals throughout the UK have become an unmissable fixture in the stargazing calendar. This year, you can expect all sorts of stargazing and astronomical legends coming
to Yorkshire, from Pete Collins to Richard Darn and Neill Sanders. You can look forward to events such as canoeing, stargazing and pizza nights, as well as Stargazing Beneath Ingleborough, Dark Skies in the Vale, Beginners Guide to the Night Sky and Rocket Making, and a Dark Skies Night Run.
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From 20-23 April, the Great Yorkshire Showground springs to life once again for the inaugural Harrogate Spring Flower Show. In addition to welcoming the UK’s top plant nurseries, the event showcases the ideas and inspiration of both established and up-and-coming garden designers. As Britain’s biggest exhibition of floral art, it also features the work of hundreds of flower arrangers and florists and has become known as one of the biggest dates in the annual diary for those in the industry – in fact, it’s widely regarded as the biggest and most prestigious independent show in the gardening year. There’s a Grand Floral Hall, a section purely for garden inspiration, a magnificent food hall, as well as the Floral Art Pavilion, Live Theatre and a garden shopping area. There’s also the autumn flower show from 15-17 September, which is held at Newby Hall and Gardens, near Ripon. Not only does it o er flower show favourites like the world-famous giant veg competition and an amazing array of autumn blooms grown by specialist societies, but it also includes access to Newby's award-winning gardens and spectacular floral installations in the stately home.
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Although a relatively new event in the grand scheme of things, Live at Leeds has become one of the biggest and most anticipated dates in the diary for many people across Yorkshire. The multi-stage, greenfield, one-day festival is held at the wonderful Temple Newsam, and is a music event open to all ages so that the whole family can get involved. This year, the festival will take place on 23 May, with Tom Walker, Two Door Cinema Club, Enola Gay and The Lathams already confirmed.
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“LIVE AT LEEDS HAS BECOME ONE OF THE BIGGEST EVENTS”
She eld DocFest will be running from 14-19 June this year, and is expected to be as big and as pioneering as ever, continuing to put She eld and Yorkshire on the map as a leader in the documentary industry. She eld DocFest is the UK’s leading documentary festival and one of the world’s most influential markets for documentary projects. They champion and present the breadth of documentary form – film, television, immersive and art – in the vibrant city of She eld each June, and o er makers and audiences a place for inspiration, debate, development, learning and challenge. Their programming is fascinating, pushes boundaries and represents their core values – creativity, empathy, freedom, inclusivity and internationalism. This year, Annabel Grundy takes over as the new Managing Director, so it’s an exciting year to look out for what’s happening.
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It wouldn’t be a list of the biggest events in the county’s calendar without including the Great Yorkshire Show now, would it? Taking place this year from 11-14 July, it will be the impressive 164th version of this inaugural country show, known as one of the best agricultural shows in the UK, and expected to welcome 140,000 people to the 250-acre showground in 2023. Although the o cial timetable of events is yet to be announced and confirmed, you can expect the usual array of show jumping from some of the best riders in the country, agricultural shows and judging rings, forestry escapades, the best of rural fashion to mooch around, talks, workshops and celebrities, as well as garden showcases and a fabulous food hall.
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Celebrating its impressive 50th golden anniversary this year, the Ilkley Literature Festival is one of the biggest dates in the calendar for authors, librarians, avid readers and literature enthusiasts from all over the world. As the second oldest literature festival in the UK, you can always expect to see all the stops pulled out and for world-famous authors to take to the streets of Ilkley throughout October. Of course, they have some exciting plans to mark the big anniversary this year, although they are keeping those under wraps for now. But, typically, around 150 events take place in a variety of venues across the town and beyond over 17 days of October. However, keep your eyes peeled this year as the events are no longer confined simply to October, with special events taking place across the year.
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“THE GREAT YORKSHIRE SHOW WILL BE HOLDING ITS 164TH VERSION IN 2023”
Wakefield’s celebration of its most famous vegetable returns to paint the city pink from 17-19 February. Explore the all-important food and drink market with 60 stalls where you can sample an incredible selection of local and regional delights, whilst families will love the array of workshops, lively street entertainment and live music.
Or why not learn from the best and expand your own culinary skills? Expect a whole new programme of chef demos curated by Yorkshire Food Guide before extending your stay with the Rhubarb Food & Drink Trail around the city.
Go and experience Castleford’s Roman heritage on 10 June. The Castleford Roman
Festival is an opportunity for all to discover the history beneath the streets of Castleford whilst enjoying fun and family friendly activities. Explore the roman-themed market and even witness demonstrations that will take you on a journey through time.
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Pontefract Liquorice Festival is back on 9 July – and what a bumper crop it is this year! Pontefract Liquorice Festival is a firm family favourite with something for everyone to enjoy including the return of the famous food and drink market. From tasty treats to tempt the taste buds, to quirky gifts and homeware that you just won’t find anywhere else.
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Back in late 2022, The Rt Hon Lord Mayor of York welcomed Australia, New Zealand, France and Cook Islands Women’s Rugby League World Cup teams to the city at The Principal, York. The four teams stayed in York for the duration of the tournament. The women’s teams from Australia, Cook Islands, France and New Zealand joined the New Zealand men’s team as the five teams and four nations hosted by York at the tournaments. The Civic welcome for the New Zealand’s men team took place earlier that month.
York’s LNER Community Stadium hosted eight women’s games, more women’s games than any other host city or town in the tournament. The first game in York took place on Wednesday 2 November, with a double-header showcasing New Zealand v France and Australia v Cook Islands. The Women’s Rugby League World Cup title was contested by eight teams, the highest number in the tournament’s history, with the winners Australia being crowned on 19 November.
Councillor Keith Aspden, Leader of City of York Council, said at the time: “We are delighted to welcome these worldclass athletes to our city and we wish them good luck during the tournament. The next few weeks will provide a unique opportunity for the city and wider region. The games will have a huge reach with fans across the world and give York invaluable exposure on the international stage.
“By continuing to work closely with our partners our focus is on this tournament having a long-term impact. The city has already seen community rugby league events, as well as investment in facilities and equipment. With the first women’s games soon to be played in York, we are hopeful that the action will inspire a new generation of sporting stars.”
The Grand, York hosted the first-ever Delifresh ‘Young Chef of the Year’ competition in its own state-of-the-art Cookery School, with a high-tier judging panel of globally famous culinary profiles. Ten of the hottest chefs going took part, but there could be only one winner - turn over to find out who topped the menu. thegrandyork.co.uk
Wine recommendations for the month
From THE VICES
Chiara Condello, Le Lucciole 2019, £60
An elegant, dry wine, made with Sangiovese grapes that hail from the Emilia Romagna region of Italy. This wine is fully organic, and rich in flavour with notes of red fruits and berries.
Morella, Old Vines 2015, £60
A vintage wine from Puglia, the Morella Old Vines is an intense primitivo. It’s a dry wine that pairs beautifully with beef or game dishes and will sit perfectly on the dinner table.
A Traditional Method sparkling wine. This is a delicate blend of pinot noir and chardonnay, that gives a fresh and fruity flavour. On the nose are notes of crusty bread and red berries.
THE VICES
The Vices is a stunning, contemporary hotel in the heart of York. Step into their Wine Library, and explore a private collection of over 200 Italian wines. Book a private wine tasting with sommelier and co-founder, Daniel Curro, and let him guide you through some of the most exceptional flavours and fragrances, including some wines that can’t be experienced anywhere else in the UK. See more at: thevices.co.uk
Acclaimed Spanish tapas restaurant El Gato Negro has launched its new seasonal menu as it celebrates three years in Leeds. The work of Head Chef, Chris Hemsworth, the new menu harnesses the season’s finest ingredients to create a generous number of intricate dishes with a real depth of flavour. Featured dishes include boquerones - marinaded anchovies served with extra virgin olive oil, dill and charred focaccia (£9).
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WOLD TOP BREWERY
The Grand, York, hosted the first-ever Delifresh ‘Young Chef of the Year’ competition in its own state-of-the-art Cookery School, with a high-tier judging panel of globally famous culinary profiles. Harry Blades, one of The Grand’s own chefs, won first place in the competition following a showcase of incredible dishes against the nine other contestants in the kitchen. The competition is an opportunity for some of Yorkshire’s best up-and-coming young chefs. thegrandyork.co.uk
ALLIGATOR
Established in 1972, Alligator has been providing the people of York and the surrounding area with organic and specialist produce. Their stock includes a wide range of fresh organic fruit and veg, and a variety of vegan foods. alligatorwholefoods.com
The team at a Yorkshire Wolds brewery is celebrating after winning two awards at the International Beer Challenge (IBC) 2022, which attracted entries from 31 countries. Wold Newtonbased Wold Top's Marmalade Porter won a silver award in the Best Stout/Porter category and Intuition won a bronze award in the Best No/ Low Alcohol Beer category in the global competition. woldtopbrewery.co.uk
FEARNE & ROSIE
Jam-packed with more fruit and less sugar, Fearne & Rosie’s vegan jams are more than just spreads for bread – they can be used to create healthier bakes or can be spooned onto porridge to have for breakfast. The brand's Blackcurrant Jam will be available in January. fearneandrosie.co.uk
CEDARBARN FARM SHOP
THE TETLEY
Contemporary art gallery The Tetley has launched a new veggie winter menu, continuing its commitment to being carbon neutral by 2030. The menu is entirely vegetarian, with meat dishes appearing only as specials – with a focus on showcasing local suppliers and minimising food waste. Dishes include a warming baked bean bowl with roasted organic crown prince squash and crispy spiced tofu. thetetley.org
VEGAN WORLD
This is a small independently run business with strong values and a long standing dedication to creating the best vegan shopping experience. Since 2005 they have operated Yorkshire's favourite health food store and vegan deli in Leeds, ‘Out of This World’. veganproducts.co.uk
Cedarbarn Farm Shop and Café has won the award for the Family Business of the Year in the 31st York Press Business Awards. Cedarbarn Farm Shop and Café began as a small PYO strawberries operation from a caravan 26 years ago and now is a thriving farm shop and café that sources a large percentage of its produce from its own farm and a neighbouring farm, supplemented with local suppliers. cedarbarnfarmshop.co.uk
As Elizabeth Cottam continues to show Yorkshire what good food looks like, we discover what’s in store for 2023 and how she went from corporate giant to TV chef
By BETHAN ANDREWS
It’s impossible to leave a chat with Leeds born and bred Elizabeth Cottam without feeling like you’ve just sat down with a long lost friend. She is full of a fiery passion, full of giggles, and full of a sense of honesty and determination that can be di cult to find in people. Those who have followed her whirlwind journey into being an incredibly successful restaurateur and chef might not be surprised by this. After all, it takes a pretty special kind of person to change their career path entirely post-40, find yourself on TV multiple times, and have each one of your three new restaurants make it into the Michelin Guide within the first year. Not one to do things by half, Elizabeth found herself completely reevaluating her life at the age of 40 and decided to throw herself into feeding her creative
soul. So, six years ago, Elizabeth – who owns Yorkshire restaurants Owl, Home and Cora – wasn’t even a chef. “I started out my career in digital marketing and business strategy and management consultancy, so I worked with big brands doing lots of large scale and detailed projects,” she says. “It was creative in the sense that we were solving challenging business problems, but I decided I wanted to get back to where I started with art school and feed my personal creativity. I was in a lucky position that I didn’t need to earn the type of money I had been earning, and jumped headlong into finding what was next.”
Elizabeth found herself dabbling in photography and picking her paintbrush back up. But it was ultimately the sad passing of her mother and a passion for cooking at home that really changed the course of her life. “Two years prior to
this, I’d applied for Masterchef and they invited me to go on the show. I didn’t have time, but my mum was really up for me going on that show,” says Elizabeth. “I was due to go and see my mum when she was taken ill and taken into hospital, so I cut and pasted the Masterchef application, threw it back in and thought I’ll cheer my mum up when I go in to see her tomorrow. That was midnight and then at five in the morning, my phone rang, and it was my sister who said that my mum had passed away. I got a phone call from Masterchef that same evening inviting me onto the show and I decided it was significant that the timing of it meant something, and it felt as if something was pushing me to go on the show.”
Although going on Masterchef was ultimately the turning point in Elizabeth’s career, she certainly didn’t love the whole process. But, once she moved through the contest, out of the studio and into the professional kitchens, she found that she thrived in that atmosphere. “It’s exactly what I needed to grieve at the time, and I could justify spending 10 hours cooking a day. It gave me a weird purpose,” says Elizabeth. “Everyone else fell apart in the professional kitchen, but that’s where I relaxed! The judges kept asking me if I wanted to be a chef and I thought, no way! I’m the kind of person who has an expense account and takes my clients to restaurants, but life is probably having a chuckle at all of that now.”
Once Elizabeth left Masterchef all she wanted to do was cook more and so she tried working on pop-ups on her own, but she didn’t fall for it and she realised that she wanted to be back in a kitchen, surrounded by other people and to have that whole atmosphere again. Naturally
“Everyone else fell apart in the professional kitchen, but that’s where I relaxed”
for Elizabeth, she took things into her own hands. “I went and negotiated a residency at a disused restaurant in a five-star hotel and pulled together a small team for a two-month residency that ended up being five months,” she says. “It was a baptism of fire! Lots of things went wrong, but I learnt so much in a very short space of time. I decided to pull together a business plan, borrow some money from the bank and do it for real. A lot of my guests had said how much they loved the dining experience, how personal it was and how at home I made them feel. When a group of people are saying that’s what they love, you hang onto that.”
Enter Home, Elizabeth’s first restaurant that she set up at Kirkgate five years ago before moving to Brewery Wharf 12 months ago. Of course, a second site was always in the business plan, so Elizabeth opened Owl in Kirkgate
Market (now housed at Mustard Wharf) a year later and then, post-lockdown, in order to connect with her family roots, she opened Cora in Boston Spa.
Despite her clear individual successes, Elizabeth is a self-professed pack animal and, once she had a bit of time to look over a whirlwind couple of years starting out, she invested £30,000 of her own money on life coaching in order to understand more about herself and her management style. She really rallied around her team throughout the pandemic, too, and invested every last penny in keeping the businesses going. “Luckily, the furlough scheme happened and it was like a reprise for us,” she says. “It was a heartbreaking thought to think we might have to stop, so during lockdown it was a case of keeping the team together. It gave us all time to develop recipes again, so when we came back together, we had new dishes and a new purpose. We’ve gone from strength to strength.”
We laugh through stories of chaos as she tells me how her appearance on Great British Menu came next, alongside doing a whole house renovation, opening Cora and moving two restaurants. In an unsurprising turn, Elizabeth doesn’t want to just stop at becoming a success in her own right, and a big part of what she is doing with her restaurants is about changing the culture of the restaurant industry. “I’m really proud of our culture in the team and it’s about nurturing and inspiring,” she says. “I think that’s very rare. I interview people and they tell me about restaurants in London where people are still being dragged across the kitchen by their ears and there’s still a lot of sexism going on in famous restaurants.
We’ve got a wonderful ultra-feminine vibe, and that doesn’t mean weak, it means we have a lot of pride and praise, and we don’t belittle, scold or blame. As a team, we fiercely protect this.”
With a bit of time for reflection, I wonder what it is that Elizabeth loves the most about being a chef. “I just love how it forces you to be in the moment,” she smiles. “I also love how every single day can be like a blank piece of paper. It’s like turning up at an easel with a giant canvas and deciding what you’re creating, there’s endless possibilities for innovating, for change and for creating something new. The Yorkshire food scene is exciting too and great at showcasing Britishness and showing that British food is all about local produce and good service.”
So, after a hectic couple of years, what’s in store for 2023? “This year has been really hard, with the looming doom that has been hanging over us all,” she says. “But just as we did in the pandemic, we’ll try to use the times to inspire us to innovate and come back stronger.”
“We have a lot of pride and praise, and we don’t belittle, scold or blame”HOME IN LEEDS
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BERRY’S JEWELLERS
Part of the latest addition to the Berry’s OPEIA jewellery collection, these stunning OPEIA Nova ear crawlers add a modern and contemporary look to any outfit. Continuing the celestial theme of the OPEIA range, the fluid design of the new Nova pieces create the impression of a comet in motion as it passes through the night sky. Crafted from 18ct white gold, these striking earrings fit comfortably on the ear and are perfect to wear day or night. berrysjewellers.co.uk
Q What originally inspired you to launch Brodie Cashmere?
A I’ve always loved great design and fashion, especially in knitwear. My family has traded in cashmere, and we decided to continue the partnership with our factory in Mongolia choosing to only source sustainable cashmere. We work with nomadic herders in the region to produce ethical, conscious cashmere, traceable from the origin. By supporting these workers, we continue to make beautiful knitwear with a considered design. I’ve always loved wearing cashmere, and who doesn’t want to design fabulous products that are ethically made?
Q Why did you want to do this with your daughter, Jessica?
A I launched Brodie 12 years ago with my daughter Jes. Together we wanted to develop a brand which would be accessible to the world. She was integral in pushing the brand forward. Brodie is made from 100% pure cashmere fibres and combines loved styles with contemporary colourways. We started with 15 styles and 15 colours at a small stand at Pure. That first show was a huge success and gave us the confidence to continue. As a new brand coming to London, it was amazing to get such a strong reaction.
Q What’s the ethos behind Brodie Cashmere?
A Our mission is to celebrate women every day creating bold and supremely beautiful
knitwear, championing colour and bold storytelling to inspire those around. We work in kindness with our people and the planet, to search for the finest cashmere with no compromise. Here at Brodie, we want to create a world where every woman feels empowered to do as she wishes with confidence, to feel strong in her own skin and style and to inspire younger generations for years to come. We want all women to #BeBrodie and authentically themselves.
Q How would you say you have evolved?
A I started with my own personal style and then developed it by bringing in family and friends to discuss what they loved about cashmere knitwear. These transformed into samples which were all tried and tested by people who I believed had great style, a great eye and knowledge of colour. It’s always been very much a family led brand, inspired by my family and my girlfriends. We’ve never lost the essence of mother/daughter transition and want to be a brand that every age and every person can go to. I think that a jumper can be worn by all age groups in di erent ways just from the styling of it. Our designs are inspired by the amazing women around us.
Now we have a team of talented designers who look globally for fabulous ideas and colour inspiration to marry in with the same family led interest. We are involved in the full life cycle of our garments' journey, from sourcing the raw material to the finished product. We are proud members of the Sustainable Fibre Alliance, who have at the core of their mission protecting the land, teaching the best in animal husbandry and protecting herder livelihoods. Looking after the people and the planet is important to us, we are conscious about the impact of our choices. For us sustainability is an ongoing journey, for leaving and implementing best practise, and one we will continue to work hard at.
Q Do you think there’s a typical Brodie Cashmere look?
A We want women to feel good in what we create regardless of the style. Style is very personal; we feel that if something makes you smile then wear it. My favourite Brodie would be the novelty styles – standout pieces that are fun and bold. The sophisticated edit styles
elevate softer tones and natural colours of cashmere for the purest cashmere wearer.
Q What’s new from Brodie Cashmere as we approach 2023?
A We are making various changes closer to home, such as going paperless at tradeshows, which means no printing of our lookbooks, workbooks and linesheets – instead o ering QR codes for customers to see all materials digitally. And improving sampling methods internally, ordering less and looking at ways to further decrease this number. All of which are integral changes on our journey of being a responsible brand as Brodie continues to grow.
Q How key are your Yorkshire roots to the business?
A I love to be close to my roots, so Yorkshire people have to be at top of the list – full of pride, friendly and have a great sense of humour! We’re surrounded by beautiful countryside and the coast is never too far away. And of course, a trip to Betty’s for the best afternoon tea.
Q What are you looking forward to in 2023?
A We are really looking forward to going back out to all of our trade shows around the UK, US, and EU to showcase our upcoming autumn/winter 2023 collection. It is always such a privilege to see our customers in person and speaking to them about their experience with Brodie. Not to mention, the Brodie team is always growing and we are looking forward to welcoming the new talent into our family and constantly improving across all areas of our business.
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Berry's 18ct White Gold Diamond Fancy Swirl Pendant £1,995, berrysjewellers.co.uk
LMJ
Nighttime Moon Star Lovers Diamond Ring, £1,558 wolfandbadger.com
BERRY'S JEWELLERS
Berry's 18ct White Gold Diamond Star Burst Pendant, £5,195 berrysjewellers.co.uk
MISSOMA
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ZOREH.V Diamond & Labradorite Star Pendant, £295 zohrehv.com
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Hannah Martin Art Deco Star Drop Studs, £65 screampretty.com
DINNY HALL
My World Small Orb Locket & Moon Charm Pendant, £440 dinnyhall.com
We are inspired by all things celestial this month
This season marks Barbour’s third collaboration with British interiors brand House of Hackney, which merges their maximalist bespoke prints with the former’s classic outerwear
At Lister Horsfall they understand that it’s both an emotional and exciting time when someone is about to propose, get married or enter into a civil partnership, so they make sure couples get the best experience to help them make the moment as perfect as possible. Their skilled experts can help you find the perfect piece of jewellery for your engagement and wedding day from an extensive range of exquisite designs. They also understand that sometimes a particular vision can only be made into a reality when it is cra ed from scratch. That is why at Lister Horsfall, their team of jewellery experts are perfectly poised to help these dreams come to life through their bespoke jewellery design service.
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hether you’re walking the dog or receiving a Damehood, Wat’s On Boutique has beautiful clothes in sizes 8–26 for every day and every occasion. A casual lunch with friends, being Mum of the Bride or Groom, or just a simple wardrobe refresh, they have two floors of beautiful styles and colours for you to choose from. A relaxed, informal atmosphere awaits you to browse the rails, try on, and find exactly what you are looking for, even if you don’t know what that is! The Wat’s On team offer a truly unique and personal shopping experience and take pride in offering first class bespoke customer service. They have the knowledge and expertise on hand to help, and their friendly approach immediately puts you at ease and ensures you not only pick the right outfit for you, but that you enjoy the entire experience along the way.
Located on Willerby Road, Kingston Upon Hull HU5 5JW, Wat’s On Boutique is open Monday to Saturday 9.30am to 5pm. To discover more visit the store or give the team a call on 01482 506953
Berry’s Jewellers are known for the superior quality of their jewellery and attention to detail in everything from design to customer service. With particular expertise in diamonds, they stock the world’s most exclusive brands as well as a range of stunning engagement rings, wedding rings and bridal jewellery, along with gorgeous gi s for bridesmaids, the mother of the bride and the best man. They also offer a bespoke jewellery design service where their designers can refashion your existing jewellery or create a completely unique piece from scratch – book a consultation online.
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Set within 200 acres of woodland, The Grand Lodge at Oaklands nestles itself sympathetically amongst the rural East Yorkshire countryside, offering a truly unique and magical venue like no other. Its aesthetically pleasing design, using locally sourced materials such as the timber cladding, allows the venue to blend in delightfully to its natural surroundings. Inside, the décor is a mix of rustic charm with lots of luxury elements, stylish lighting, jewel colours and lots of greenery. The venue is not only the perfect space for you and your loved ones to enjoy, the green space and woodland at Oaklands provides an enchanted backdrop where memories are made.
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In the heart of historic Settle stands Falcon Manor, combining classic sophistication with contemporary chic – the perfect mix to wow your loved ones upon arrival at this romantic wedding venue. Surrounded by stunning countryside, with panoramic views of the Yorkshire Dales, it’s the perfect place to say “I do”.
The moment you enter you are greeted by the warmth of the roaring fire, there you will begin to be swept up in the luxury. From the magnificent interiors including the grand sweeping staircase, to the beautiful and utterly beguiling Ra ers Suite, it’s perfect for the happy couple. Falcon Manor uses local produce to cra sensational dishes that are sure to be a fond lasting memory of your big day. Whether you’re hoping for a picturesque outdoor ceremony within immaculate gardens under the licensed Pavillion, or a romantic celebration in the light filled Garden Room, Falcon Manor can be your perfect match.
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Caroline Castigliano is the connoisseur of luxury bridal and evening wear in the UK. Her name is synonymous with understated chic and contemporary designer style. An inspirational force, Castigliano has dressed some of the world’s most stylish women for their weddings and red carpet events. Among her many clients is an enviable list of celebrities, film stars and dignitaries.
Castigliano’s signature is a silhouette that's unquestionably feminine and e ortlessly elegant. Her unique ability to cut and construct garments enables her to create a gown that is confident and sexy, yet exudes a deep sense of style. Everything about a Castigliano gown is unique, from the exquisite choice of fabric to the foundation of the gown, created using unique corsetry and undergarment techniques.
The Castigliano evening and event wear collection is designed to create impact from the moment you walk into a room. The aim is to always make a woman look more beautiful than she ever has before.
The Caroline Castigliano label is known for classic pieces with a contemporary modern twist. Each gown is meticulously handcrafted in the designer’s own specialist facility in the UK.
Caroline Castigliano comments: “I believe in designs that never date. I love women to look as if they have never made an e ort. It is the hardest look to achieve, but when done well it is style personified.”
This year, Caroline Castigliano celebrates 30 years as the UK's leading luxury bridal designer. Caroline Castigliano specialises
in individual handcrafted gowns using her signature silhouette style. Her business is focused on her own flagship boutique in London together with an important number of select stockists who share her ethos located in the UK, Europe, USA, Canada, Hong Kong and Japan.
Whether it's the dream wedding gown of a lifetime or an evening dress for a special occasion, Caroline Castigliano o ers clients a sense of style that exceeds all expectations.
Caroline Castigliano's dream gowns are e ortlessly elegant
Dramatic and unique on the outside yet wonderfully soft and warm on the inside – the perfect combination for this romantic wedding venue. With capacity for over 80 daytime and 150 evening guests plus 16 boutique bedrooms, Falcon Manor can be your home away from home for all of your loved ones.
As you pass through the wrought iron gates up the tree lined driveway you will be left stunned by the grandeur of Eaves Hall. This breathtaking exclusive-use venue is set within 13 acres, and has four stunning licensed ceremony locations. Accommodating 120 seated guests and up to 250 for your evening party, there’s plenty of room for you to celebrate. With 30 stunning bedrooms and the mini mansion that is the Lodge, Eaves Hall accommodates your family and friends as they join you for your special day.
Located in the quaint village of Hurst Green, the Shireburn Arms is filled with charm, character and warmth. With views of the rolling hills of the Ribble Valley from the ceremony rooms, the Shireburn is perfect for weddings all year round.
Fully licensed for civil ceremonies and able to host up to 100 guests, the south facing gardens and terrace provide a fantastic space to host a drinks reception. After the formalities, entertain your guests with the exclusive use games room before retiring to one of 21 beautiful bedrooms.
With a remarkable history, the ancient architecture of Mitton Hall is enhanced by contemporary interior design, making it the perfect place to celebrate with your nearest and dearest. Bathed in natural light and o ering stunning riverside views, The Party Room can hold 165 daytime and up to 250 evening guests. Alongside a private bar area, the party room opens out onto a pretty terrace set in extensive scenery. With 18 meticulously designed bedrooms, there is something for everybody.
A former textile mill in Clitheroe, Holmes Mill has been lovingly restored to proudly showcase its heritage and history while still retaining a luxurious and modern feel. The exposed materials and period features create a fantastic backdrop for your big day. The Cotton Room, licensed for civil ceremonies, can accommodate 150 guests during the daytime and up to 180 for your evening party. The Spinning Block Hotel features 39 stunning bedrooms.
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a group of five stunning wedding venues located across Lancashire and the Yorkshire DalesMITTON HALL, NICK ENGLISH PHOTOGRAPHY SHIREBURN ARMS, KERRY WOODS PHOTOGRAPHY
New Care has opened the doors to Adel Manor, a stunning new care home in Adel. Situated on Otley Road, the care facility is surrounded by countryside and is a peaceful place to call home.
Adel Manor is a home for life offering outstanding residential, dementia and 24 hour nursing care. Residents receive individual person-centred care, which is adapted as and when medical needs change. Supporting the care offered is a comprehensive menu of daily activities designed to stimulate and encourage independence.
“Excellent! Sta very kind and caring, nothing is too much trouble.”
“The home is visually very impressive but the team are what really makes the di erence.”
“The sta at Adel Manor Care Centre have really gone above and beyond.”
There are 74 fully furnished bedrooms, each benefiting from an en-suite wet room, plus several stylish communal lounges, dining rooms and quiet reading rooms, as well as beautifully landscaped gardens.
Adel Manor provides residents with a safe home-from-home environment. For more information, or to make an appointment to view Adel Manor contact Judith Scurr on 0113 841 1000 or email enquiries@newcarehomes.com.
Adel Manor Care Centre
Adel Gardens, Otley Road, Leeds, LS16 7FP newcarehomes.com
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For some, symptoms of perimenopause and menopause can include hot flushes, night sweats, insomnia, low moods, anxiety, brain fog and weight gain. These disruptive symptoms can last for a few years on average, or in some cases for the rest of a woman’s life – having a devastating impact on physical and mental wellbeing.
A study shared with The Independent showed that one out of ten women going through the menopause experience suicidal thoughts, and nine out of ten women experience mental health issues. In the UK, around a million women have had to give up their work. Despite these facts, there is still a lack of help and support on how to tackle the impacts.
But there are some out there only too willing to help. Samantha Smith runs Padma Holistics in Ripon and is a passionate advocate of how reflexology can make a di erence. “A number of my clients have endured the most disruptive symptoms
over long periods of time,” she says. “They have struggled to maintain their work lives, relationships, and social lives; with one often having a knock-on e ect on the other. After receiving a course of treatments, the positive changes in these ladies’ lives have been unbelievable. Clients have reported an uplift in mood, more energy, better sleep, less anxiety, and a reduction or complete end to night sweats and hot flushes. This feedback makes me passionate about spreading the word. I really do believe reflexology can help in some way.”
Padma Holistics is a successful reflexology clinic owned by holistic therapist Samantha, a Level 5-qualified reflexologist serving Ripon, Wetherby and the surrounding areas. Samantha practices foot and facial reflexology, treating her clients for a wide range of issues including back pain, migraines, fertility, insomnia, stress, anxiety, PMS and digestive concerns.
Reflexology is a complementary therapy that works on the premise that our bodies are mapped out on the hands, feet, face and ears. When di erent
pressures and techniques are applied to the corresponding reflexes, this triggers a healing response to where it is needed, bringing balance to the body and mind and allowing it to work in harmony.
PADMA HOLISTICS
Find out more about Padma Holistics and Samantha’s services at padmaholistics.co.uk and on social media at facebook.com/padmaholistics and instagram.com/padma_holistics/
We visit Ripon to meet a reflexologist whose work can help alleviate the symptoms of the menopause
By RACHEL HOGG
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We are so used to equating ‘anti-ageing’ solely in terms of topical beauty products or anti-wrinkle injecions, but a revolutionary new era of ageing is on the horizon and shows us we can truly anti-age from within and live well for longer. Radiant glowing skin is said to be a marker of overall good health and what shows up on our skin is actually a window to our gut health. I’ve always been a firm believer in an inside-out approach to beauty and now the emerging field of ‘longevity medicine’ shows how we can influence our outside from the inside. Biological age is a measure of how well or poorly your body is functioning relative to your actual calendar age (chronological age). Healthy lifestyle choices can have a significant impact on your longevity and biological age. These include exercise, sleep, nutrition, reducing stress, limiting alcohol and quitting smoking. In an ideal world all of this would be easy to achieve, but with our modern busy lifestyles and habits this can be near impossible and that’s why I’m so excited to be introducing testing, products and packages to help my patients on their wellness journey, and help you to make lifestyle changes. Now really is your Time to Bloom.
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CARLTON ST. MORITZ
Where better to learn to ski than in the luxurious environs of postcard-perfect St. Moritz? Blue skies are almost guaranteed here, and there are winter activites galore, even for non-skieers. tschuggencollection.ch
By PENDLE HARTE
hen is it too late to learn to ski? Everyone knows that you should start young but when are you actually too old? Partly it’s just embarrassing. Especially when you’re in St. Moritz, one of the world’s oldest and most luxurious ski resorts. Everyone here can ski, of course. Even if some of them prefer not to crease the luxe skiwear purchased from boutiques that make Bond Street look a bit low rent.
Because nothing about St. Moritz is anything less than uber glamorous. We’re staying at the stylish Carlton Hotel, where people routinely order lobster (lobster in the alps!) and ask the concierge to book them “the most expensive activity, whatever it is” (it’s heli-skiing) and leave former Olympic champion ski instructors waiting for hours while they rethink their outfits. The Carlton o ers comfort and discretion at all times,
Was it has done since its inception in 1913.
I’m here to learn to ski, and the Carlton has arranged a private instructor for me, which is the only way to learn if you’re an overgrown beginner unsuited to a group of toddlers. Elisa is a pro – she grew up on skis in the Dolomites and competed at the Olympics before settling into a quieter life teaching, and she’s not only unphased by my never having skiied before, but she a ects to be impressed with my skills on day one and claims never to have seen someone start o so well. By lunchtime I’m thinking of myself as a natural talent and regretting all those wasted nonskiing years. The smug feeling lasts all evening and well into the next morning, until my strength fails on the first run, my confidence disappears and I collapse in Elisa’s arms, a failure on skis. Heroically, she carries me over the mountain so as not to miss our lunch booking, where plates of steaming spaetzle and glasses of Prosecco make up for my poor performance.
So it probably is too late. Anyway, there are lots of other things to do here. The hotel has a dedicated Outdoor Butler who’s an expert in the region and will guide guests on nature walks or take them snowshoeing, for example. He takes us on an unforgettable torchlit midnight hike – and by torch he means the fire kind – where we follow him to a frozen lake, blow out the torches and look at the stars in total mountain darkness. The next day, we head to another frozen lake with the aim of immersing ourselves in it, thanks to a small square cut in the ice. It’s all in the breathing, we’re told, though the actual immersion proves a step too far for me. Happily, it’s only a quick drive back to the hotel and to the welcoming arms of the spa, where a relaxing facial and a dip in the pool aren’t cold or exhausting at all. Meals at the Carlton are predictably impressive, with the hotel’s Da Vittorio restaurant having two Michelin stars and serving an elaborate tasting menu of clever and tiny dishes. At the Romano restaurant, a new programme called Moving Mountains is dedicated to healthy
pursuits and healthy eating, and part of this includes a focus on vegan dining, which is done with creativity and great skill. There’s a sunny terrace for lunch (St. Moritz enjoys more than 300 days of sunshine every year, apparently, so even when the temperature says minus 11, you can be eating outside in sunglasses) and – our favourite – a row of decommissioned gondolas outside the hotel entrance that function as cosy fondue booths with blankets provided. Who needs to actually ski?
CARLTON HOTEL ST. MORITZ is available from CHF 880 per room per night based on two adults sharing on a B&B basis, with 100 CHF food and beverage voucher per adult per day, butler service, minibar, service, VAT and complimentary access to the hotel’s spa. carlton-stmoritz.ch +41 81 836 7000
Flights and rail passes were sponsored by Switzerland Tourism. myswitzerland.com
“NOTHING ABOUT ST. MORITZ IS ANYTHING LESS THAN UBER GLAMOROUS”
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Located on the cli s of North Landing, a stone’s throw from the beach, and within easy travelling distance of many of Yorkshire’s finest attractions, The North Star takes advantage of its superb location. The 34-year-family-owned, 9-bedroom hotel is a perfect base for a holiday, weekend getaway or overnight stay. Open to residents and non-residents, The North Star restaurant is renowned for its fresh, Flamborough seafood and wild game. Menus include: À la Carte, Specials, Senior Citizen, Snack menu. 2023 tari (person/night):
•Four poster or Garden-view room £65
•Twin/Double £60
•Single £85
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•Dinner/Bed/Breakfast (November-Easter) from £70 (person/night).
For enquiries, or to make a reservations, please contact us directly on: 07766023817 | www.thenorthstarhotel.co.uk
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EDITOR’S PICK
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Nestled in the heart of the beautiful North Yorkshire Dales is Crown Spindle Mill
An oasis of calm and tranquility where luxury and relaxation combine effortlessly to provide the ultimate escape for holiday guests.
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The Mill is the main country house and boasts four luxury en suite bedrooms, a gourmet kitchen and huge garden with fire pit and outdoor seating area. (8 guests) A perfect venue for functions such as family gatherings & events. Sunny Bank Cottage is a luxurious two bedroom, two bathroom haven of calm. (4 guests) A beautiful three floor luxury suite with your own spa colour therapy bath & sauna, plus much more. (2 guests) CROWN SPINDLE MILLNestled high in the moors near the pretty market town of Masham, The Coach House at Roundhill occupies a scenic spot overlooking the smooth waters of Roundhill Reservoir. With many stunning trails to explore, either around the reservoir or into Upper Nidderdale – an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty – and through the beautiful Hackfall woods, this threebedroom cottage is a walker’s paradise. More cosmopolitan than rustic, the interiors here are chic, while keeping comfort and cosiness front and centre. This contemporary conversion has an upside-down living arrangement with all the bedrooms – two sumptuous doubles
and a playful, bee-themed bunk room to entertain the youngest of guests – on the ground floor, and the kitchen and living room upstairs to maximise the light and the gorgeous vistas from the large terrace. Here, guests can enjoy romantic country views over the rolling pastoral landscape and the impressive reservoir. Complete with outside seating and a barbecue, it’s an ideal spot for an evening sundowner watching the reservoir move through various shades of silver as the sun dips over the horizon.
The nearby historic market town of Masham with its restaurants, galleries and celebrated local breweries is worth exploring, while further afield an abundance of abbeys and castles provide plenty of day tripping material, as do towns such as Pateley Bridge. crabtreeandcrabtree.com
Need a new year break, but don’t want to travel? The county has some fabulous venues for the perfect staycation
The Feversham Arms Hotel & Verbena Spa is a unique spa hideaway, highly regarded as one of Yorkshire’s finest hotels. The ideal location for an early spring break to nourish and kick-start you for the season ahead.
Its Mediterranean ambience is food for the mind, body and soul – the style of the hotel with its vernacular colour palettes, contemporary style and original artwork is complemented by an award-winning spa that will encourage your rest and relaxation.
With 33 individually styled bedrooms, including suites overlooking the spa, and five refurbished poolside suites, many with their own private terrace, there is plenty of choice.
The hotel’s Verbena Spa is divine, with its heated outdoor pool, hot tub, saunarium, steam room, monsoon shower and foot baths adding to the sensory experience. The relaxation lounge encourages deep peace
and restoration. Temple Spa products, inspired by the Mediterranean, are the perfect partner for your spa journey.
The Weathervane 2 AA rosette restaurant prides itself upon its delectable dishes, created from Yorkshire’s finest farm and home-grown produce including some of Yorkshire’s finest spring produce now coming into its own. Their ‘Gourmet Getaway’ stay, which includes overnight accommodation, a bottle of Champagne in the room on arrival, six-course tasting menu in the ‘Weathervane’, and a cooked traditional Yorkshire breakfast is priced from £337 for two sharing a room.
Nestled at the southern tip of the North York Moors, Helmsley is one of the county’s most charming market towns, o ering a variety of boutiques and local artisan shops, as well as the weekly Friday market, and medieval castle ruins to explore right on the doorstep. fevershamarmshotel.com
Yorkshire Hideaways have a collection of 80 perfectly situated holiday properties, ideal for exploring the stunning National Parks and Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty our glorious county has to o er. Whether you’re planning on a short weekend break or a week-long family holiday, their self-catering properties are sure to suit all your needs. From charming, dog friendly cottages to romantic boltholes and luxurious retreats; in rural hotspots or near lovely coastal villages, they have something for everyone and every budget in their portfolio of holiday homes. Each of their properties has been hand-picked to bring you the best possible comfort and amenities, all in a beautiful setting. Their expert local team is always on hand to help find your perfect getaway and assist you throughout your stay, so why not escape to one of their properties today?
What’s more, they’re here for property owners too. Yorkshire Hideaways is set in Leyburn and has an ever expanding portfolio. They’re a sister company to the well-established holiday lettings businesses, Rural Retreats and Norfolk Hideaways. If you have a property yourself that you’d like to let out, they know exactly how to help you make the most of your home’s potential. They can take care of just your marketing or look after everything for you, including changeovers, laundry and the recruiting and training of housekeepers. There’s no sign-up fee, unlimited owner weeks and free professional photography on o er too. yorkshirehideaways.co.uk
“The relaxation lounge encourages deep peace and restoration”A YORKSHIRE HIDEAWAYS PROPERTY THE FEVERSHAM ARMS
With its beautiful countryside, pretty villages and historic market towns, Yorkshire is the perfect choice when it comes to choosing a holiday destination here in the UK.
Yorkshire Hideaways is a holiday cottage agency showcasing an ever-growing portfolio of self-catering properties throughout the county – from cosy cottages full of rural charm to luxury retreats oozing coastal chic. Whether you’re looking for a romantic getaway, a dog-friendly break or somewhere for that big family get-together, you are sure to nd that perfect holiday property with us.
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Want to know the five best places for holiday letting on the Yorkshire coast? Here Yorkshire Coastal Cottages suggest the most popular holiday spots for their guests:
1. Whitby
A traditional seaside town with cobbled paths, restaurants, bars, and many craft shops, Whitby is one of the most scenic places in Yorkshire and England.
2. Sandsend
The delightful village of Sandsend is just three miles north of Whitby. If you’re looking for a quaint, seaside escape, this could be the place for you. Sandsend’s beach is one of its best features, perfect for a family day out or a generous portion of fish and chips!
3. Filey
In addition to its award-winning beach and breathtaking scenery, Filey is a seaside town between Scarborough and Bridlington on the North Sea coast. For those looking for a quieter seaside resort where they and their guests can escape the hustle and bustle of their daily lives, Filey is the perfect choice.
4. Robin Hood’s Bay
An idyllic fishing village within the North York Moors National Park, Robin Hood’s Bay is known for its winding paths and cobbled streets. With its close proximity to Whitby and Scarborough, Robin Hood’s Bay is the perfect base for exploring the Yorkshire coast and North York Moors.
5. Staithes
Staithes is a gorgeous fishing village located on the Yorkshire coast, just a short drive from Runswick Bay and Whitby. Its name comes from an Old English word for a landing place. Locals never call it ‘Staithes’, they refer to it as ‘Steers’. holidaycottages.co.uk
Located across two of Britain’s outstanding National Parks, the Peak District and the Yorkshire Dales, The Devonshire Group boasts an enviable selection of hotels, inns and ‘boltholes’, all nestled within the stunning rural landscapes and villages on The Duke and Duchess of Devonshire’s Chatsworth and Bolton Abbey Estates.
The Devonshire Arms Hotel and Spa at Bolton Abbey will be familiar to many – and her sister properties in the Peak District include two C18th Estate Inns, both also called The Devonshire Arms. The inns are located close to Chatsworth Estate, seat of the Cavendish family for 16 successive generations. The well-loved Stately Home has over 30 rooms to explore, with art and treasures spanning 4,000 years of history.
Foodies will relish a stay at either inn. Choose from The Devonshire Arms Inn at Pilsley, its own vegetable garden ensuring that the chef’s seasonal menus are fresh and
flavoursome. This inn boasts six sumptuous, four-poster bedrooms among its o ering of 13 boutique hotel-style bedrooms.
The Devonshire Arms Inn at Beeley, only a couple of miles away, has an AA rosetted seasonal menu featuring much estate reared and locally grown produce. Diners here may opt for the colourful Brasserie, a contemporary-style restaurant, or the traditional inglenook bar area, where local pub life mingles happily with those enjoying the inn’s seasonal culinary delights.
A choice of 18 classic-contemporary style bedrooms and suites make for a varied selection of accommodation at Beeley, some housed within neighbouring cottages at Brookside House, Dove Cottage and No 1 Devonshire Square. The two inns combine superb quality with laid back yet professional style and welcome dogs too.
The Cavendish Hotel at Baslow will further improve its cachet with its rural-luxe interiors following the development of its Garden Room by renowned London designer
Nicola Harding. The restaurant will double in space, providing a botanical setting for relaxed, informal dining, with extended views across the Chatsworth Estate. The increase in space will allow for twice the number of diners to enjoy Head Chef Adam Harper’s creations. This re-opens in time for Easter.
‘Boltholes’ is a collection of characterful country self-catering residences, as well as pretty, chocolate-box like cottages, traditional stone farmhouses, contemporary styled barns, elegant villas and even a Hunting Tower, dating back to Tudor England.
The boltholes provide stylish interiors to rival that of any luxurious hotel, always in keeping with the traditional country lifestyle. In fact, the Duke and the Duchess take a great personal interest to ensure that their holiday accommodation not only reflects the country lifestyle, but also enjoys a ‘homely’ feel, with sumptuous soft furnishings, original artwork and book collections
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We all know that when a Northumberland family comes together with a shared vision, magic happens. Coquet Cottages began 24 years ago with just one little cottage in the quaint Warkworth Village. Bought by Julie Ringland as a small personal investment, she worked her magic to provide a romantic, luxurious retreat. But it is an infectious business to be in, making others happy. Holidays are incredibly precious and create memories that last a lifetime. That’s why a few years later her daughter, Stephanie, caught the bug and began on the Coquet Cottages journey. Now here they stand with a portfolio of over 150 stunning properties.
They know how important it is for your accommodation to be perfect – otherwise, how can you possibly have a good holiday? You are guaranteed great attention to detail with many special touches you won’t find in other self-catering properties. This is backed up by the countless VisitEngland awards won. All cottages are graded with a 4 or 5-star rating and the majority have been awarded an additional accolade: the GOLD award for excellence.
Northumberland o ers some of the most dramatically beautiful, historic, and fascinating locations for a holiday of exploring. Whether you are a beach lover, landmark explorer, or stargazer, all the properties are perfectly placed for exploring the region.
As one of the few independent, familyrun agencies remaining, the friendly team of locals can o er a bespoke service with strong local knowledge at the helm of their passion for the region. Plus, as typical Northerners, they are friendly and love a good chat.
To find out more, head to the Coquet Cottages website at coquetcottages.co.uk or email info@coquetcottages.co.uk
“Northumberland o ers some of the most historic and fascinating locations”
Five Star Stays are luxury 5* holiday cottages nestled in the pretty villages of Seamer and Scalby. Designed with ultimate comfort in mind, they’re the ideal base for exploring the beautiful surrounding coast and countryside.
Expect stylish décor, immaculate furnishings, all the essential mod cons and many special touches to make your visit to Scarborough a memorable one. With large comfy beds, plump pillows and body-hugging duvets to sink into, you’re guaranteed a great night’s sleep after a day of admiring the scenic North Yorkshire Moors or strolling on the beach with your four-legged friend.
This charming collection of self-catering properties has every amenity catered for, with some being pet-friendly and all providing a well-thought-out space to enjoy with a loved one, family or friends. Meaning you can ‘Stay-ca’ at ease this year in your ideal Five Star home away from home.
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Yorkshire is quickly becoming one of the most sought-after holiday destinations in England. Sandwiched between rugged moorland and the North Sea, the North Yorkshire Coast is one of the finest parts of the country.
Nestled along the coast, on the outskirts of the ancient town of Scarborough, is the quaint village of Scalby. Here you can find residences in Five Star Stays that have been luxuriously renovated, ready to provide the perfect Yorkshire getaway. No. 38 High Street is deceiving from the outside. Walk through the front door of this unassuming property and you will find that it is more than you had dared expect. This generously accommodating house is aimed at catering for the ultimate family getaway and has your pleasure and entertainment
in mind. It boasts a kitchen large enough to involve the whole family, a games room, a wonderful garden with a children’s climbing frame, four large bedrooms, a bath big enough for a romantic soak for two, and ample dining areas ideal for lingering together with food, conversation and laughter at the table.
Venture out into the surrounding area and you’ll find a wealth of Yorkshire’s most beautiful locations just a short drive away. From the iconic town of Whitby to lesser known villages such as Robin Hood’s Bay, Sandsend, Staithes, Thornton-le-Dale and Hutton-le-Hole.
However you choose to spend your time in North Yorkshire, you won’t be short of places to discover and the Five Star Collection will provide the perfect backdrop for those magical memories you’ll cherish for years to come. fivestarstays.co.uk
Yorkshire is lucky to be home to some of the finest teachers out there, but what is being done to keep them in the profession? Many leave the industry after a few years for a host of reasons, so inside this month's section, the Head of Sheffield Girls' GDST explains what they are doing to keep the best in the business in the county. Turn over to read more.
Ihave recently been evaluating our approach to teacher recruitment at school. Recent data from the National Foundation for Education Research (NFER) suggests that teacher supply challenges are returning in England after a brief surge during the pandemic and I have been considering what motivates our teachers, what to look for in an outstanding teacher and the responsibilities of school leaders to provide our sta with the best professional development and opportunities to grow. One of the questions I always ask in interviews is: “What, in your opinion, are the characteristics of an outstanding teacher?” I think that the way a candidate responds to this question can be very telling. It says a lot about how they define success as a teacher, and perhaps about the priorities of their current school. For me, the success of a teacher isn’t just measured by the grades that their students achieve, it’s about their enthusiasm for their subject and their ability to instil that same passion in their pupils.
The Head of She eld Girls’ GDST discusses the challenges of recruitment and retention a ecting the teaching profession in the post-pandemic world
When I visit lessons in my own school, I’m not looking for examples of teachers ‘teaching to the test’. I’m looking for: discussion and debate; critical thinking; cross curricular links; and connections to the real world. Most importantly, I’m looking to see pupils engaged, enthusiastic and enjoying their learning.
With so many new teachers now leaving the profession within the first five years, it is vital to provide a solid foundation of support and training at the start of a teacher’s career. There are many facets to a teacher’s role – academic, pastoral and beyond. New teachers need to develop the necessary subject and professional knowledge and skills for success, to allow them to feel confident and relaxed enough in their role to recognise the huge satisfaction that the profession can bring. This requires a structured programme of mentoring, reflection and access to excellent training in whole-school issues as well as in their subject area.
As a Newly Qualified Teacher, I was lucky to have an excellent subject mentor and was immersed in a science department where peer observations, action research and sharing best practice were commonplace. I believe combining this level of mentorship with immersive early career subject-specific training is imperative in helping a new teacher reach their potential. For example, if I appointed an Early Career Teacher (ECT) in
science today and o ered them access to the early career, secondary science professional development pathway o ered by STEM Learning, I know I would be providing them with the very best platform for success. At She eld Girls’ our students are confident in their learning, largely because they have confidence in their teachers. This relies on the teacher’s own confidence in their subject knowledge. We cannot and should not take this for granted or expect even the most experienced teacher to swot up in their own time on a new or additional subject and assume that they will deliver it in the classroom with passion, credibility and relevance. We need to equip teachers with more than a PGCE level of understanding of teaching approaches, subject knowledge and a scheme of work. We need to provide access to high quality professional development that supports and enriches them.
A recent survey of teachers by YouGov shows that 40% of teachers would not go back into the profession if they had the chance to start their career over. All school leaders should be asking themselves what they can do to ensure our teachers not only remain in the profession, but champion teaching. This is even more pertinent for subject areas like STEM where we typically see girls underrepresented, and where it is crucial to have a broad spectrum of experienced and passionate teachers, both male and female, to advocate for their subjects and encourage young women to pursue them at higher levels.
Teaching is a tough job. There are limitations on how much we can do to reduce the workload demands: lesson preparation, assessing pupil work, providing feedback to pupils and parents, supporting pupils pastorally and providing pupils with opportunities beyond the curriculum. That said, teacher workload and teacher wellbeing are di erent things, and an individual’s wellbeing depends on their confidence and enjoyment in their role.
Teaching is an incredibly rewarding job, but only if teachers feel engaged, enabled and empowered. Providing teachers at all stages of their careers with the time to engage in continued study, promoting lifelong learning and encouraging teachers to create their own networks are some of the ways we can demonstrate that we value the teachers in our schools and, hopefully, contribute to their positive wellbeing as confident, invigorated professionals.
Our aim as educators is to inspire our students and prepare them to be successful in all facets of their lives when they leave us, but we can only hope to inspire our students and equip them with a set of skills for success if we do the same for our teachers.
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of Hipperholme Grammar, to discover how the school o ers the best of all worlds
Q What is the ethos behind Hipperholme Grammar’s educational approach?
A We sum up our purpose in the phrase ‘Nurture, Inspire, Achieve’. This means we see our children’s wellbeing and personal development as being paramount; our pastoral care was recognised by ISI in our last inspection as being excellent. Our teachers have the skills and experience to inspire our children both within and beyond the classroom, with high quality and personalised teaching, and a wide range of activities and educational visits to supplement
the curriculum. As a result our pupils achieve highly, both in terms of academic success, personal development and self-confidence.
Q Are there any elements of school life you feel makes you stand out?
A Many of our parents and pupils value our relatively small size, both as a school and in individual classes, most of which are less than 20 pupils. This allows for a real focus on the individual both in terms of academic development and pastoral care. Where issues do arise we are able to quickly intervene and
resolve. We work very closely with parents, who regularly comment on the school’s ‘family feel’, with an active and thriving Families’ and Friends’ Association. The pupils are happy in school and are proud to belong to Hipperholme Grammar. There is a strong House identity: they like to compete with each other and in sport and other competitions. They co-operate well and are considerate to each other, and are unfailingly polite and love to show visitors round school. We are a diverse school community where inclusion and respect for all is central. Being a through-
school from age 3 to 16 ensures continuity and stability both academically and socially.
Q How would you sum up the curriculum you follow at the school?
A The curriculum is certainly broad and balanced with a wide range of subjects taught. In addition to the core subjects all Year 7 and 8 study languages (French and German), the humanities, computer science, art, design, music, and food preparation and nutrition. This curriculum develops a wide range of skills, knowledge and understanding, as well as allowing for informed GCSE choices. Option choices are made in Year 8 to allow for a 3-year GCSE course in all subjects, which our pupils and parents really value. Many of our pupils choose separate science at GCSE, whilst others opt for the combined science (double award) route. The Junior curriculum is rich and varied with plenty of opportunities for trips and visits to bring subjects to life. The older Junior children enjoy being taught some lessons by specialist teachers and using Seniors’ facilities.
Q If we were to visit a typical classroom, what would we find?
A We invite prospective parents to attend our Open Morning tours with the school in session so you can see for yourself. You’ll find enthusiastic and welcoming teachers, alongside engaged and well behaved pupils. You’ll see use being made of technology as a learning tool; Senior pupils are equipped with a 1 to 1 Chromebook, with class sets for Juniors, and we make extensive use of Google Classroom; Promethean flat panel displays are now standard in all classrooms. But our approach is very much a blended one; alongside technology our pupils also learn through traditional methods.
Q How important is what happens outside the classroom?
A In short, very important! Sport is a big feature of school life with regular competitive fixtures against other independent and local schools in netball, rugby, football, athletics, cross country and cricket. We are regular participants in ISA (Independent Schools’ Association) tournaments and events. We also strongly encourage sport for the sake of participation and the benefits it brings in terms of mental and physical health, so lunchtime activities including basketball, badminton and table tennis are popular and well attended. Music is another great strength of the school with opportunities for choral participation,
instrumental tuition and a musical theatre group. This sits alongside a range of other activities including Book Club, Science Club and Origami Club to name but three. Educational visits are frequent and popular, including visits to local museums, castles, and outdoor activity centres. Our business studies students have just returned from a residential in London and our linguists head to Paris in the spring! Duke of Edinburgh is very well supported, with great expedition country on our doorstep in the South Pennines and Yorkshire Dales.
Q When pupils leave you, what are they prepared for?
A Our pupils leave us ready to face the challenges of their lives ahead of them. They are equipped with the skills, resilience and self-confidence to make their mark in the world. They leave with great academic results and usually move on to the leading Sixth Form providers in the area to take their A-levels.
Q What does 2023 hold in store?
A I’m looking forward to all the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead; to seeing our pupils thrive and succeed in their various ways. And to some warmer weather; at the time of writing it’s minus 4 degrees outside during the day!
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“To be the best that I can, with the gi s that I have.”
During the last week of the Autumn Term, Ackworth School brought their community together and collected warm clothes and blankets to get to families in need in Ukraine. On 26 November, the BBC reported that six million Ukrainians were without power, and although this figure has now halved, there are still many residents heading towards a sub-zero winter that are still without. Ackworth has continued to raise awareness for Ukraine and do what they can. On 5 December, they held a nonuniform day. In exchange, they asked their pupils to donate an item of winter clothing in the form of coats, thermals, hats, gloves, or blankets. Ackworth School was inundated with the generosity of their community as piles of clothes began to appear in the Vestibule. Two community volunteers are due to travel to the Ukrainian border to deliver these and, in addition, they have also collected and wrapped gi s for families and children in need.
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Côte restaurants has celebrated its special festive campaign helping children living with food insecurity who are at risk of going to school hungry, as well as aiming to reduce paper waste. Every year the team at Côte restaurants – who have an outlet in Harrogate – spend £40,000 on Christmas crackers for guests to enjoy with their festive meals. But this year, with the cost of living crisis impacting many families, they decided to donate this money to Magic Breakfast instead. The charity provides nutritious breakfasts to hungry school children as fuel for learning and expert support for their schools. They are aiming to end hunger as a barrier to education in UK schools for children living with food insecurity.
North Yorkshire Independent School Queen Ethelburga’s Collegiate ended the Christmas term on a high following its awardwinning success across three prestigious accolades. For the second time running, QE College has won The Times and The Sunday Times North Independent Secondary School of the Year for Academic Performance. This was hot on the heels of winning the Independent School Association’s (ISA) Award for Outstanding Sport (Large School). This was down to the school providing outstanding coaching and facilities for students, exceptional training ground facilities for professional sports teams from around the UK, and for nurturing and supporting students to become professional athletes while still studying. These school awards also follow the award of the ISA Lexden Prize celebrating the most remarkable Sixth Form student. qe.org
The donation will now support thousands of children and will also help to combat mass paper waste created by Christmas crackers. Côte has already donated over £200,000 Magic Breakfast and is aiming for more to follow in the new year, in addition to the Christmas cracker £40,000. cote.co.uk
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Absolutely Yorkshire heads to Ilkley this month to pick the brains of Ann Marie Cousins, the founder of AMC Design, about what we can expect to see in homes in 2023. Expect mood-boosting colour palettes and curvaceous furniture, to spa style bathrooms and tactile textures. Turn to page 107 for more.
A staircase should first and foremost get you from one floor to another in comfort, but with the right design and materials, it can be a thing of real beauty. Bisca designs and manufactures bespoke staircases, balustrades and other architectural features in timber, stone, metal, and glass. Each staircase is a ’one o ’ designed and crafted in their own workshop in Helmsley, North Yorkshire. bisca.co.uk
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You can add stripped-back minimalism with hardwearing San Marino Graphite porcelain wall tiles in a natural finish. Finishing touches shown here include Cemento Grigio floor tiles, LUXXO fluted optical glass shower screen and Pure Piccolo curve matt stonewall bath. thetilecompany.co.uk
RIPON
Where else can you showcase your individual style more impressively than in your own bathroom? Villeroy & Boch’s Finion gives you the freedom to express your personality. Sophisticated, luxurious and relaxing, create your perfect bathroom with Ripon Interiors. riponinteriors.co.uk
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An adopted Yorkshire dweller through and through, architect Daniel Harvey fell in love with the charm of the county when studying in Sheffield for his degree. After marrying a Yorkshire woman, he’s very much found himself here to stay, and is dedicating his career to pushing the boundaries of design in the county – a pursuit that has seen him win a host of awards in 2022.
So, where did it all start? Daniel built up his experience in his hometown of London after university, working for high profile design studios ranging from small and bespoke to large international companies. “I worked primarily on large, mixed-use developments such as a 45-storey triangular tower in the Olympic Village, but when I came to Yorkshire, I had new opportunities as started designing university buildings, schools and colleges, then I took on the role of leader of Architecture and Innovation at a leading modular company for several years,” he says.
“Three and a half years ago, with that experience, I decided it was time to set up on my own,” he continues. “As a small architectural studio, I focused on residential and started with high-end extensions, but always with the same outlook of going for high-profile design. I like to push boundaries and think of things that other people haven’t thought of. I like to ultimately improve the lives of the people who are going to be living or working in the space and to make a big difference. So, I started small, I built up and that’s when I moved into designing whole houses.”
It was here that Poet’s View in Whitby presented
Words BETHAN ANDREWSitself to Daniel, and it marked a huge turning point in his career. After a long two-year planning journey, the property on the cliff top overlooking the Whitby coastline has become something of an iconic development, and one which has captured the imaginations of many people, including those at the Yorkshire Residential Real Estate Awards. At the end of 2022, Daniel won Design Project of the Year for Poet’s View at the awards, and now requests from people across Yorkshire who are, too, wanting to push boundaries in design are flooding in. “It felt really good to be getting some recognition as it’s hard work being an architect and you have to have passion and drive,” says Daniel.
So, what was so special about the project? Naturally, the enormous horizon window that makes the most of the views makes it pretty special, and the large amount of glazing and natural light, too. The client even wanted their vintage cars on display from the window, so special fire rated glass was installed into the garage. The living green roof full of flowers and the double height hallway also adds to the impressive design, as well as the turret room and roof terrace.
“It became apparent quite quickly that demolishing the existing property and starting again would be best,” Daniel reveals. “You can create anything you want. The Poet’s View site is interesting, with two fronts to the building and visible from all sides. I had to come up with a design that responded to every single side in a different way, with the street frontage being different to the sea frontage. We needed to maximise the views out to the sea as it’s, apparently, one of the only places in the UK where you can see the sun rise out of the sea and back into the sea from the same place, with
One Yorkshire architect, who has already won awards in 2022 for pushing boundaries, is on a mission to continue breaking design glass ceilings in 2023
its 180 degree sea views – it extends round to past Whitby Abbey, it’s spectacular. The client wanted art deco, which was appropriate for the site, but there was quite a lot of opposition at first from neighbours and locals. People are always taking photographs of it and telling us and the owners how wonderful it is, and the local people responded well to it in the end.”
It’s clear from chatting with Daniel that he is well versed in the importance of communication and collaboration. He smiles as he tells me about how the contractor for Poet’s View is one of the best he’s ever come across, and that it meant the project happily became a collaborative process. “It was a collaboration between builder - Rob Davies from Oak Construction (Whitby) Ltd; architect – StudioDH; and the clients Martin Smith and Jo Wise - and because of that relationship and understanding between us all, it was delivered successfully,” he says. In fact, with his love for yoga and his wife being a yoga teacher, Daniel is possibly one step further in combining his passion for wellbeing and the internal thoughts, with his passion for external and aesthetic design.
“I like working with people who understand that the environment that you create around you impacts your internal environment,” he continues. “The external and internal environments are both linked, so that’s where my passion lies. I want people to have their lives and wellbeing improved and enhanced by the spaces that I design for them.”
So, what follows next? We talk about how exciting it is that Yorkshire seems to be really coming into its own when it comes to pushing boundaries and testing architecture. Daniel has another project in Whitby that is a similar story to Poet’s View, as well as an ambitious property within York. “I want to be designing bespoke houses specifically for the needs of the client and the site,” he says. “My ideal client that I’m looking for now is someone that comes to me and wants their dream house, and wants me to push boundaries in a way that they might not get elsewhere.”
It certainly sounds as though Daniel Harvey is here to stay, too. “I love the rural countryside of Yorkshire, but also love being next to the coast. I love the Yorkshire Dales and I proposed to my wife in the Hole of Horcum. I really love the rugged coastline of Whitby. When I moved here, I couldn’t believe how friendly everyone was!”
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“I want people to have their lives and wellbeing improved by the spaces that I design”
From mood-boosting colour palettes and curvaceous furniture, to spa style bathrooms and tactile textures, 2023 will be the year to truly show personality through interiors. Ann Marie Cousins, founder of AMC Design, has provided her expert insight into what to look out for in the new year.
“We’ve already started to see bold and colourful interiors this year, but they will be even more prevalent in 2023,” she states. “There has been more of a focus on creating surroundings that heavily influence our moods and wellness, so introducing a vibrant colour palette is a great place to start. Explore your more playful and nostalgic side and experiment with patterns and textures to create the ultimate uplifting atmosphere in your home.
“A bathroom isn’t only a necessity in a home, but a wellness space to wake up in the morning or relax and rejuvenate in the evenings,” Ann Marie continues.
“In 2023, we will see an increase in bathrooms as wellness spaces in themselves, where homeowners can
enjoy some true R&R. The new year will welcome the luxuries and amenities of hotel suites and spas into the comfort of our own homes, ranging from double-vanity units and luxurious wallpapers, to striking light fittings and swoon-worthy tiles.
“Stay ahead of the curve and move away from slim profiles by incorporating rounded and shapely furniture and décor into your home, as we expect a continued resurgence in 70s and 80s design,” she says on how we are looking to the past for inspiration. “From tiles and sofas, to mirrors and rugs, gone are the days of straight lines and instead, replace them with aesthetically pleasing soft, curvaceous pieces. I’ve especially seen a continued request for scallop designs, which can be introduced in a number of di erent ways, instantly adding intrigue and charm.”
How about adding some extra character to your property? “Texture is one of the easiest and most dynamic ways to add character to your home, regardless of the interior style,” Ann Marie answers. “We’ll see a shift from minimalistic and paredback style, and a move towards maximalist interiors. One of the best ways to do this is by layering natural materials such as wood and stone, with tactile fabrics like velvet, suede and leather in a variety of tones and patterns. Don’t be afraid to be bold, and try experimenting throughout the seasons to see what works best.”
Recognised for interiors that deliver energy and vibrancy, the Ilkley-based interior studio AMC Design creates bold interiors for stylish everyday living. Using a mixture of colours, patterns and textures, each project introduces interior flair that is personalised to each homeowners’ preferences and personality.
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Q Why have you decided to close your Harrogate showroom?
A Footfall has changed dramatically over the past couple of years and the marketplace has polarised. The more price sensitive shoppers are increasingly turning to the internet, while at the other end of the spectrum are people looking for expertise and service, and these are the majority of our clients. With rising costs, it just makes no sense to have two showrooms so close to each other.
Q Will it be hard to leave the area?
A Yes, it is a bit sad to be leaving Harrogate, especially as we are in such a beautiful building, but our Wetherby showroom is less than 10 miles away.
Q What will this mean for your two other showrooms?
A All of our team members are staying with us, so without now needing to provide showroom cover for three
showrooms, the team will now be able to work more closely together.
Q What can we expect to see at the showrooms in early 2023?
A We have already started to refurbish both the Wetherby and the Pocklington showrooms with inspirational room sets, which will still feature pieces that can be bought there and then, but will mainly serve to showcase design ideas and our bespoke craftsmanship.
Q Those aside, what else will the Harrogate closure enable you to do?
A Without the distraction of the retail side of the business we can now focus more clearly on the interior design side of our business, which is where all of our team's passion really lies. To support the growth in the projects side of the business, we have taken on a new storage unit and workshop and upgraded to larger vans to make delivering larger projects
and pieces more straightforward. We are also looking to expand our team.
Q What kind of interior design projects have you taken on to date?
A We have a broad spectrum of projects that we are working on at any moment in time. Some people come to us just for window dressings, upholstery and soft furnishings as we have a lot of experience in this area, while others are looking for more help with a whole house project which might include spatial planning and bespoke furniture design. Others just want us to help them with styling their home.
Q As a business, what will Furnish & Fettle look like in 2023?
A We will be a much tighter, more streamlined organisation focused on creating beautiful, bespoke homes for our clients.
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Eleanor Goddard, of Furnish & Fettle, on closing their Harrogate showroom and what this means for the companyTHE TEAM AT FURNISH & FETTLE
January is a prime time to embrace some new look trends and find ways to improve your lifestyle. Along with the inevitable new diet and fitness regimes, you can look at how your home can be improved. With the garden still largely o limits due to the dark evenings, we’re all still focused on indoor life, and the shortcomings of our homes are highlighted when the Christmas glitz is gone. It’s a perfect time to get organised and identify how your property can be adapted to better suit your lifestyle. Investing in improving your home not only gives you the benefits of better functionality, but also helps with its resale value when you decide to move. Making better use of space is Hartleys raison d'être, with creative storage
solutions going to the very heart of what they do. A free, no obligation visit from their designer will reveal how you can gain much more within the footprint of each room. You don’t necessarily need to build an extension to find more space for living and storage. They look at streamlining your existing space, working with, rather than against, tricky architectural features to build furniture that not only looks fabulous, but also gives you tailored storage so you can clear away the clutter and create more floor space. You can achieve a more minimalist look without having to throw away half your possessions!
From bedrooms featuring ‘stable door’ access and overhead storage to guest rooms turned into home o ces with luxuriously comfortable foldaway wall beds, Hartleys Bedrooms specialise in giving you new multi-purpose spaces to enjoy.
All their furniture is made-to-order to your exact individual specifications, and they o er a wide range of finishes and styles to choose from. You can go for sleek and shiny, light or dark, or opt for warm natural wood tones. Whatever your taste or the style and period of your property, they design the furniture to fit.
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It’s time to pack up the last of 2022 along with the Christmas decorations and start a new year with a fresh outlook
If you’re looking to give your home or garden a contemporary makeover then the introduction of glass can really add the wow factor. No-one knows this better than Paul Dale, who set up Glass Solutions 12 years ago. “I worked for a glass merchant as a glass cutter for eight years before setting up Glass Solutions,” he says. “I’ve always been creative and wondered where all the glass would end up when we’d made it. So I started to take an interest and set up a bespoke glass installations company.” Glass Solutions cover the whole of Yorkshire. Paul is constantly on the road supplying and delivering daily, and can provide feature glass staircases, staircase renovations, glass balustrades, balconies, windscreens and bespoke glass projects. It’s a real family business too; Paul works alongside his wife, sister and brother as well as a dedicated team of engineers and joiners.
A glass staircase is incredibly versatile and when teamed with an oak base and handrails can work perfectly with any décor. “I get huge satisfaction in bringing old staircases back to life using oak and glass, we get a huge reaction,” adds Paul. “Adding oak newels and rails alongside really does give a contemporary look, but also a nice contrast of colours to the areas. Some believe you must remove the whole staircase, but you actually don’t.”
Glass staircases are usually installed much easier, quicker and simpler compared to that of a normal staircase. Glass panels, in a glass staircase, usually attach using brackets. In some instances, the base and handrails will feature a groove which enables the panels to slot in.
“We can renovate any staircase to a modern or traditional design,” says Paul. “Our standards are high and to ensure we meet the highest level of workmanship our
family business skill set consists of qualified joiners and engineers. Our renovation service is a quick, mess-free way to achieve the look of a brand-new staircase. We only use the best materials and fittings to ensure we achieve the best results.”
Due to light being able to pass through, a glass staircase is a great option if you’re looking to keep as much natural light in the room. If you have a smaller space to work with, a glass staircase will give the illusion of extra space, especially if you choose clear glass panels.
Balustrades are barriers that go around the edge of a designated area, such as a balcony or staircase, to make it safe. The options and products Glass Solutions o er include, frameless glass designs, Juliet glass balconies, decking glass, glass walls and windscreens, and stainless steel and glass. Whilst staircases and balustrades are Glass Solutions’ most popular types of installations, they also undertake bespoke projects too. You’ll find examples of their work at their new o ces at Killinghall Stone Quarry. This quirky space has one of the biggest splashbacks you’re ever likely to see, the Knaresborough viaduct image measures nine by four metres!
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Whether it’s in the form of a staircase, balcony, balustrade or bi-fold doors, nothing makes a statement in the home quite like glass
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A kaleidoscope of colour has opened its doors for the Yorkshire premiere of Van Gogh Alive in Bradford
Bradford’s Grade II listed heritage events space, Regency Hall, recently opened its doors to welcome visitors to the Yorkshire premiere of Van Gogh Alive, ‘the world’s most visited immersive, multi-sensory experience’ that exhibits the life and work of the seminal Dutch artist.
Following a smash hit run in Edinburgh as the must-see cultural event of the summer, visitors will be treated to a truly world-class cultural experience in the heart of Bradford – recently crowned UK City of Culture 2025 – which is now in situ at the Grade II listed Regency Hall until late January 2023.
Having welcomed over 8.5 million visitors in 80 cities around the world including its most recent sell-out runs in Edinburgh, Manchester and London, Van Gogh Alive, the immersive Van Gogh experience created by Grande Experiences, is a highlight of Yorkshire’s start of the year event calendar – with thousands of tickets already snapped up for the exclusive three-month run.
This blockbuster multi-sensory experience immerses visitors in the life and work of Vincent Van Gogh as they travel through periods of his life that defined him as an artist. Experience over 3,000 images from the artist that are spectacularly presented with stunning detail, including iconic works like Starry Night, Sunflowers and lesser-known paintings that were inspired by his love of Japanese woodprints.
State-of-the-art SENSORY4™ immersive gallery technology immaculately displays Van Gogh’s work in a kaleidoscope of colour. Set to an evocative classical score that is delivered via a high-fidelity 3D sound system, this combination of sound, visuals and aromas of Provence will give visitors the sensation of walking right into his paintings as if they are living and breathing.
Van Gogh Alive also features an interpretive area where visitors can learn more about Van Gogh’s life. Visitors can create their own souvenirs within the iconic ‘Sunflower selfie room’ – complete with hundreds of sunflowers
– that has delighted Instagram feeds the world over. Create your own modern masterpiece in this spectacular room and share images using #VanGoghAliveBradford. Van Gogh Alive has also partnered with local mental health charity, Mind in Bradford, to raise money towards its crucial services across the district. Visitors can donate via 'Tap to Donate' points throughout experience.
Find out more at vangoghaliveuk.com
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