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. 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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Since I was a little girl, I’ve dreamed about living in one of the enchanting medieval houses on the world-famous cobbled Shambles. I used to fantasise about causing mischief and mayhem from the overhanging top floor, where with an outstretched hand you could touch your opposite neighbour and throw slop down on the hordes below.
I now live in a 400-year-old farmhouse with oak beams and ornate fireplaces in every room, which is utterly gorgeous, but not ancient enough for me. My dream would be a 13th century thatched higgledy-piggledy cottage, complete with lattice windows and lots of hidden nooks and crannies to explore.
When I organised ‘At Home’ shoots while editing OK! Magazine, it was an absolute dream to be invited behind the front doors of the rich and famous and have a good old snoop. Sir Elton John’s Windsor estate was pure opulence and as decadent as the country estate of an 18th century Regency dandy. I
was also entranced by Most Haunted star Yvette Fielding’s ancient Cheshire medieval mansion, which boasts numerous ghosts including a priest and cavalier. But a personal firm favourite was author Jilly Cooper’s ancient Cotswold Chantry, complete with AGA, lots of Wellies in the Boot Room, and oil paintings of various dogs and horses.
We may have a host of highly impressive modern architectural structures in Yorkshire, such as Bradford University’s Bright Building – whose eco-friendly design, which harvests rainwater, is a modern marvel – but nothing seems to last the test of time like the sturdiness of more historic properties. Take Britain’s oldest pub, The Bingley Arms in Bardsey Village near Leeds, dating back to the 10th century, which continues to serve ale and food for weary travellers. Or the famed Multangular Tower in York Museum Gardens, where you can gaze at original Roman bricks and fortress walls from the early 3rd century. Though nothing comes close to the magnificent York Minster, completed in 1472 after centuries of toil. However, I am occasionally impressed by modern creations. I was mesmerised on a recent visit to She eld to stumble across its glorious Diamond Building, created by 12 architects who used aluminium and glass to construct a hypnotic pattern of interconnected diamonds of various sizes. I was less impressed by Bridgewater Place in Leeds, which many locals call ‘The Dalek’. Standing at 110m high, its distinctive appearance is hard to ignore. But will it be around in 1,000 years like The Bingley Arms? I can only hope not.
Showing off my luscious new bangs created by genius celebrity York hair stylist Sam Olgar.
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Committing to living in the present moment by listening to meditation courtesy of my AURA wellness app.
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Slathering on Vitamin C Corrective Mask by The Organic Pharmacy to brighten up my dull winter skin.
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that has wowed her in the county – and the buildings that have notTHE SHAMBLES
The SweetPea fabric quilt features a beautiful scallop design entirely patched from fi ve Liberty prints in a new sweet pea pattern. Hundreds of delicately hand cut patches are sewn together to make these quilts, £190. projektityyny.com
Gucci G-Timeless Mystic Cat is a 27mm watch with a pink motherof-pearl dial, water resistant to 50 metres and complemented with a steel bracelet that has contrasting brushed and polished fi nished links, £950. bakerbrothersdiamonds.com
Pierre Marcolini combines crunchy Piedmont hazelnut and Japanese charred sesame with hazelnut praline and sprinkled with hazelnut chips in this Mother's Day treat. marcolini.com
Delicate and pretty, the Vintage Blush bouquet mixes amnesia rose, pink mondial rose, hanoi clooni ranunculus, pink lisianthus, pink wax fl ower and seasonal foliage. wildatheart.com
For the Lady Dior Art Project, 11 artists from around the globe contributed designs for one bag. This one is by Minjung Kim. dior.com
These Yoko London Classic pink freshwater pearl stud earrings are fi nished with 18ct white gold post and butterfl y fittings, £180. bakerbrothersdiamonds.com
The Bucket Bag is a classic silhouette featuring supple full grain leather, rope top handle, with a removable and adjustable leather strap, styled with the sky-high Kiki boots from Marc Jacobs Runway. marcjacobs.com
For the ultimate in lingerie, visit Amelie's Follies for the fi nest in delicate pink pieces and more. ameliesfollies.co.uk
Instantly fi ll your home with the luxurious and elegant scent of hundreds of Turkish roses with Ostens' Illumination candle, £65. ostens.com
Pommery Rosé's fi ne and fruity pale pink champagne is distinguished by its fl eshy note while remaining lively, fresh and highly subtle. A blend of rosé and Pinot Noir of Bouzy Grand Cru. champagnepommery.com
Ottolenghi's latest hamper is full of delicious sweet treats, including heart-shaped shortbread biscuits and Tahini Linzers. ottolenghi.co.uk
3-5 MARCH
Sheffield Adventure Film Festival has a well earned reputation for being a friendly event, welcoming everyone whether you're an outdoors enthusiast or an armchair adventurer who just loves a good story. Since Sheffield re-branded itself a few years ago as The Outdoor City, the The Outdoor City Weekender has become the UK's biggest weekend on the outdoor calendar boasting ShAFF, the Climbing Works International Festival (one of the biggest bouldering competitions in the world), The Magnificent 7 (a road cycling race taking in 7 of Sheffield's toughest hills), The Howard Street Dual (mountain bikes racing two at a time through Sheffield City Centre) and plenty more besides. shaff.co.uk
7 MARCH, YORKSHIRE SCHOOL OF GARDEN DESIGN
The Yorkshire School of Garden Design has released details of its inspirational short courses for 2023, ideal for anyone with either an amateur or professional interest in garden design. The courses, which have been expertly curated by the eminent garden designer and founder of the school, Alistair Baldwin, accommodate all levels of experience and will be taught by a carefully assembled team. An Introduction to Garden Design will be held this month on 7 March.
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14-15 March
ALHAMBRA THEATRE
Soweto-born Dada Masilo has attracted much attention for fusing di erent dance forms and her retelling of classic stories. For The Sacrifice, Masilo combines the European heritage of The Rite of Spring with the uniquely rhythmic and expressive movements of Tswana, the traditional dance of Botswana. At the piece’s heart is the epic struggle of the sacrificial victim, danced by Masilo. bradford-theatres.co.uk
3-4 March
LEEDS PLAYHOUSE
This brand new one-man stage show incorporates some of the best rave and clubbing tunes from the early 90s. Better Days tells the story of Danny, performed by George Martin, a 19-year-old in 1990, who finds himself at a crossroads between two tribes – the burgeoning house music scene and the gang of football hooligans to which he is bound by fierce loyalty. This one-man live performance will feature some of the best tunes of the era. leedsplayhouse.org.uk
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YORKSHIRE SCULPTURE PARK
One of Britain’s leading watercolour artists, Simon Palmer’s distinctive works draw inspiration from and celebrates the beauty of the Yorkshire Dales around Wensleydale. Palmer paints for the sheer joy of capturing shapes, patterns, sunlight and shadow, and his deep links to a specific place align him to a British landscape tradition that includes artists such as Paul Nash and Eric Ravilious. ysp.org.uk
To celebrate 20 years since cult hit TV show ‘Da Bungalow’ hit our screens, quadruple Bafta award winners Dick & Dom are back with an extensive UK tour. The show is set to excite Bungalow Heads young and old who spent every Saturday morning glued to the TV set watching the boys command the chaos. Get ready for the messiest night out in the UK. hulltheatres.co.uk
Adult panto returns to Bradford with a brand new naughty little tail, when The Little Mermaid comes to St George's Hall on Saturday 4 March. Complete with her iconic red wig and a silver tail, Divina De Campo leads the cast in the title role of the Little Mermaid. Expect beautiful scenery, sparkling costumes and all the usual jokes, comedy, camp songs and filth audiences have come to expect. Recommended age 13+.
The hugely popular psychic Sally Morgan is back on tour and bringing her show to St George’s Hall on Wednesday 8 March. Sally has been wowing theatre audiences young and old around the world for over 12 years, as she continues to bring mediumship into the 21st century. Whether you know her from her hit TV series, through watching her on Celebrity Big Brother or reading one of her bestselling books, there is nothing quite like seeing Sally live on stage.
10-11 MARCH, GREAT YORKSHIRE SHOWGROUND
Harrogate Model Engineering Exhibition and Model Rail 2023 are heading to the county. Harrogate Model Engineering Exhibition will have large scale traction engines, model boats, military, and over 40 club and society displays. Model Rail 2023 will feature ‘Heaton Lodge Junction’, the largest model railway in the UK. This has a 200ft x 50ft floorplan and took over seven years to build. theeventso ce.com
International bestselling author Kate Mosse OBE brings her fascinating evening to St George's Hall on Tuesday 21 March, as part of her first ever theatre tour. A fabulous evening of entertainment – music, images and storytelling - the show will see Kate celebrate the lives of extraordinary, brilliant, trail-blazing and heroic women from throughout history whose names deserve to be better known. It’s part detective story into her own, sometimes heartbreaking, family history, part fanfare to the incredible women in whose footsteps we all walk, and part love letter about how history is made and who gets to make it.
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Life has been rather hectic of late for Kim-Joy, the fun-loving baker who captured the hearts of the nation with her beautifully decorated cakes, calmness and vibrant positivity during the ninth series of Channel 4’s Great British Bake-O (GBBO) five years ago.
While she narrowly missed out on the 2018 baking crown to Rahul Mandul, she says the experience was ‘the best thing that’s ever happened to me’ and has opened up doors, including the chance to compete in the Bake-O tent a second time during last year’s Great New Year Bake-O . The special saw her compete for another crack at victory against other series finalists Hermine Dossou, Jon Jenkins and Rowan Williams – and this time, she won.
“Despite having been in the tent before, I was really, really nervous and quite stressed about it initially but then, when I won, it was like the best feeling ever. I completed my Bake-
O journey on a huge high,” grins Kim-Joy.
It kick-started a year of exciting milestones for the 31-year-old, including getting hitched to her partner of nine years, Nabil Homsi, in Las Vegas last summer. The couple met back in 2014 and bonded over a mutual love of board games – Nabil owns a collection of independent comic book and games stores called Travelling Man and was influential in Kim-Joy launching her own card game, Kim-Joy’s Magic Bakery, in 2021.
“We were in California for the San Diego Comic Con and decided to have a little holiday in Vegas, so just thought we’d get married and make it really fun,” says Kim-Joy of the wedding. “We just had two friends there and Elvis, of course, because you have to have Elvis when you get married in Vegas.”
The couple plan on having a celebratory party in the UK ‘at some point’, but with Kim-Joy’s fourth cookbook launch on the horizon and the final touches of a mammoth renovation project at the home they share in Ilkley, there’s been little time. “I didn’t even celebrate my birthday last year, we’ve
been so busy,” says Kim-Joy, who just happens to have been born on World Baking Day, a happy coincidence that she says is a sure-fire sign she was ‘born to bake’.
Fans of GBBO will remember Kim-Joy’s animal-themed creations, such as her iced woodland creatures and space turtles, which put a smile on the faces of judges Prue Leith and Paul Hollywood time and time again.
The experience has led to her writing three international bestselling cookbooks, and her fourth, Bake me a Cat, focuses solely on her loveable feline friends.
Bake Me a Cat features over 50 recipes for cat-themed bakes from Tiger Buns and Meow Baos, to Kit-tea Scones and a Happy Purrrrthday Cake. “It’s been living in my unconscious brain and now it’s here – I opened a copy for the first time the other day and I’m so happy with the way it’s turned out,” says Kim-Joy, who chose the title of the book to sound like the nursery rhyme, ‘Pat-a-cake’. “For the cover, I wanted to use a pavlova specifically because on social media anything that has cream and fresh fruit in
It’s been five years since Kim-Joy won the hearts of the nation on Great British Bake-O . Here, the Ilkley newlywed discusses house renovations, Elvis and her love of cats
“Cats and baking are both calming and comforting”PHOTO: ELLIS PARRINDER
it, people seem to like the most. And then I wanted the illustrations to interact with the cake, so I worked with an artist called Linda van den Burg, who’s actually worked on all my books, to bring that to life.”
Each recipe has a Paw Rating to indicate its di culty, although Kim-Joy is a real advocate for making mistakes. “Cats are loved for their weird behaviour, like sleeping in bizarre positions, tongue bleps and staring blankly,” she says in the forward to the book. “It’s the same with baking: the weirder and less uniform the decoration, the more loved it will be. Have fun with it. Make ‘mistakes’. Focus on enjoying the process, not on how it turns out.”
The book is inspired, in part, by her own cats Mochi and Inki, who she got from Leeds Cat Rescue as kittens three years ago and now have their own Instagram account with over 12,000 followers. “They’re really sweet and keep me company when writing my cookbooks,” she says of the pair. “People love cats and I think there’s a crossover between people who love cats and people who love baking. They’re both comforting and calming.”
Despite her name now being synonymous with baking, Kim-Joy, who was born in Belgium to an English father and Malaysian–Chinese mother before moving to London, says none of her family baked when she was growing up. “My earliest memory of baking was that my dad was very traditional and so when it came to making the mince pies at Christmas, it was down to me, not my two brothers, to make the pastry,” explains Kim-Joy, who ended up settling in Leeds after attending university there. “I hated mince pies and I used to have to make tonnes of them, but what I did love about the whole thing was the feeling I got when I gave those mince pies to people and the smiles on their faces, it made me feel so much better about myself.”
Kim-Joy has spoken openly about her and her family’s mental health – she had severe social anxiety as a child and throughout her teenage years, and took up
baking while she was at university, initially in Bristol, to try and make more friends.
Kim-Joy’s eagerness to please people is perhaps one of the reasons that prior to GBBO she worked in various care roles, including as a care home assistant, a support worker for people with learning disabilities and, after studying for a Masters in Psychology at Leeds, a psychological wellbeing o cer.
“I’ve always been super interested in what makes people tick and what motivates them,” she says. While she no longer works in clinical psychology, Kim-Joy is an ambassador for the Wren Bakery, a Leeds-based social enterprise that helps provide opportunities to women who experience disadvantage through baking.
“I see the women a couple of times a year, usually at the beginning of their journey and at the end and the di erence is incredible,” she explains. “Learning a new skill, like baking, is so beneficial to your mental health because it brings back that sense of purpose and your confidence grows. I think a lot of people with depression feel like they have no impact, but through helping other people it’s so powerful in helping yourself.
“Baking overlaps with that because giving someone else a bake makes you feel happy too. It reconnects you, it says, ‘I’ve done something good, I’ve achieved something and made someone happier’.”
And Kim-Joy has certainly managed to do that, thousands if not millions of times over.
Kim-Joy picks out her favourite foodie spots in Yorkshire
“Nabil and I actually had our first date, on my birthday, at Betty’s in Ilkley. For me you can’t beat it for the whole traditional cake experience, it’s a real institution.”
“I just love being at home, baking and playing board games, but Nabil and I do love going out to eat. Some of my favourite restaurants are Tharavadu, they make the most amazing parathas, and Bundobust next door, which does great Indian street food. I’m a pescatarian, but mainly eat vegetarian and Red Chilli Chinese restaurant in Leeds is great for veggie options.”
“We love York, Nabil has a shop there and it’s such a great place for a day out. York Maze is amazing and I’ve also done the York Cat Trail, which is so much fun – you can pick up a map with clues on where to find all the cat statues which are dotted around the city.”
Q You’ve long been dedicated to the arts sector in Yorkshire, but tell us where it all started?
A Well, quite a lot of my working journey in the arts has been at Mind the Gap, as I’ve been there since 1997! I’ve always worked in the arts sector, working for Harrogate Theatre before this. I studied in She eld and then moved to Harrogate for the job there as marketing manager in 1994, so I’ve lived and worked in Yorkshire for all of my adult life. My degree was in communication studies, but I’d always had an interest in the arts and had always been involved in stage productions.
Q Tell us about your work with Mind the Gap and how it all came about...
A We’re always trying to plug that gap in the arts sector, creating and delivering work with artists with a disability or autism at the heart of everything we do, so all the creative processes are delivered with integrated groups of learning disabled and non-learning disabled people. We’ve always been about developing and looking for ways to support opportunities for people as artists, as well as audiences. I’m really interested in social change, and supporting and working towards better equality for people with learning disabilities. We’ve made amazing progress as a company, from being in the back o ce of a terraced house in Bradford to having our own space with three studio spaces, but there’s always another initiative that we want to pursue and always something to do.
Q What makes you most proud of your work with Mind the Gap?
A The thing that makes me most proud is that we have successfully delivered highquality and large-scale work that has really created exposure for incredibly talented people with a learning disability, which is an opportunity they might not have usually had.
Q Do you think the arts sector in Yorkshire is strong?
A I do, I really do. I think we have some absolutely fantastic cultural and creative organisations, particularly in Bradford with
the Bradford 2025 initiative. There is some amazing work happening, which is often delivered by incredible small organisations with big hearts. When I’m not indoors doing arts and creative work, I’m passionate about the outdoors, nature and getting outside as much as I can. We have the best of all worlds in Yorkshire with fantastic, creative organisations, but some of the most spectacular countryside as well. Undoubtedly, these are really di cult times, so I’m mindful of how hard it can be to make the case for the arts, but I do believe that we should always keep a place for it as it creates a place for people to escape. I think we have a brilliant sector in Yorkshire and it’s about supporting and developing that, so I hope we can keep advocating for continued investment in it.
Q Have you always lived in Yorkshire, and what do you love most about it?
A I’ve lived in Yorkshire since I moved here for studies, so I lived in She eld for about 10 years and then moved to North Yorkshire, where I still live. I might never be Yorkshire born and bred, but I do consider that Yorkshire runs deeply and widely through me – it’s home and I couldn’t imagine living anywhere else. I love the Dales and I love the fact that we have such a brilliant proximity between urban and rural settings, and we really can have the best of both worlds. You can enjoy fabulous food, drinking and socialising, and then always go out and discover new rural places. I think it makes Yorkshire really unique in England, I don’t think it’s quite the same anywhere else with such fantastic countryside with culture as well, plus the coast! I live in Knaresborough and I can be at the coast in under an hour, or be enjoying
fabulous shopping and eating in York, Leeds or Bradford in under 40 minutes, it’s brilliant.
Q Where are your favourite places in Yorkshire for a day out?
A I love Salts Mill! I love the mix of art, retail and food, and you can have a lovely day out with a walk along the canal and into the countryside, then have some amazing lunch and see a wonderful exhibition – it’s my perfect day out. The other place I really love is discovering the emerging delights of Otley, it’s got such a lovely community and some brilliant independent restaurants and shops.
Q What are you most looking forward to in 2023?
A It’s really the start of the Bradford District’s journey towards 2025, so that’s really exciting. For making and delivering creative work, 2025 isn’t that long in the future!
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“We have some fantastic creative and cultural organisations”SALTS MILL
Just on the border of North Yorkshire and West Yorkshire, surrounded by Leeds, York and Harrogate, Wetherby is one of the county’s finest treasures. Home to the British Library, plenty of historical architecture and, of course, the renowned Wetherby Racecourse, it is often name-checked as one of the best places to live in the UK.
The vibrant market town is well-known for its award-winning floral displays, which thrive in the spring and summer. Supported by volunteers, the charity Wetherby in Bloom maintains the town in hopes to uphold the status of the most inviting floral town in
Yorkshire. Its cherished riverside bandstand concerts bring music to your ears whilst exploring the blossoming grounds. The gigs have become very popular over the last few years and are a traditional part of residents’ and visitors’ Sunday entertainment.
According to Wetherby Civic Society, the uprising of Wetherby’s markets date back to the 12th and 13th centuries where the Royal Charter of Henry III authorised the Knights Templar to host a market in Wetherby. To this day, the markets are still held on Thursdays, the same day which the charter stated the market should be held back in 1240. Along with its Thursday markets based in the centre of town, o ering fresh foods, clothes and household accessories, it also holds artisan markets every Sunday
from 10am-3pm. Run by the company, Little Bird Artisan Markets, they o er handmade goods, as well as locally produced flowers, food and arts and crafts, with the aim to celebrate independent producers.
Whilst on the topic of history, why not incorporate your market retail therapy with exploring Wetherby’s historical architecture. For generations, visitors have been delighted by the interesting classical nature of the town – the popularity of Wetherby hasn’t stopped growing since it became a halfway point for travellers amid London and Edinburgh. Amongst its modest stone buildings, it is evident that Wetherby has not lost its ancient animations. It was once home to a castle, built by the Percy family in order to guard the River Wharfe, and which was in fact built without royal consent. Instead, a block of flats stands
where the castle once stood, after being subsequently demolished by Henry III in 1155. During the Civil War, Oliver Cromwell himself rested in one of the inns. After involvement with many wars, it was in the Victorian era when Wetherby became industrialised, adding railway links to Leeds. As you walk through the wonderful town of Wetherby, it is di cult to detach it from its renowned history, as it makes it the town it is today. If you wish to discover more facts about Wetherby’s impressive history, they o er historical trails for visitors to embark on, with leaflets available in Wetherby shops and the library.
As well as being well-known for its markets and impressive history, Wetherby also holds many choices for wonderful walks. The River Wharfe is an obvious one to mention, with plenty of free parking available nearby. With a pebbled area and space to sunbathe in the summer, beside the river is a great place to perch on a picnic bench and enjoy the view. You could end your walk with a trip to Wetherby cinema, showing films in March like Whitney: I Wanna Dance with Somebody, Babylon and the National Theatre’s Live Othello. Also, why not stop o at
independent shop C’est Chocolat and enjoy a sweet treat whilst watching your film of choice.
If you are visiting Wetherby with children, Stockeld Park is a favourable place to enjoy a family day out. With many activities, such as the Playhive, ice skating, the enchanted forest, the magical maze and outdoor play areas, it is a perfect environment for family fun. It also hosts cabins and cafes where parents and children can rest and grab a bite to eat to refuel for the rest of the day.
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“For generations, visitors have been delighted by the classical nature of the town”
Wetherby is also not far from Bramham Park, which is situated between Wetherby and Leeds and home of many events such as Bramham International Horse Trials and Leeds Festival. As well as hosting great events, Bramham Park is a lovely place to have a day out and take a lovely countryside walk. The country estate, built in 1968, features extraordinary gardens and allows for great forestry walks around the house. A spectacular location to explore Yorkshire.
After a long day out, you are spoilt for choice when it comes to dinner options. Just on the
corner of the High Street is where you will find Tom Foolery, a stunning village pub with an incredible brunch menu and a great all round evening menu. It o ers lovely cocktails and the experience is topped o with charming sta and a lovely cosy atmosphere. If you’re looking for something a bit di erent, Bengal Brasserie o ers the finest Indian cuisine in Wetherby. Bar Three is another great choice, o ering fab food and a range of magnificent cocktails. It’s home to a lovely, spacious beer garden and hosts sports screenings, adding to its nice and lively environment. It o ers a variety of menus catering to every time of the day and also o ers bottomless brunch, bu et menus and Sunday roasts. If you’re looking for somewhere fancier, why not try The Courtyard restaurant, located at The Bridge Spa in Wetherby. It o ers fine wine and dining, with a particularly exquisite evening menu. Alternatively, if you’re wanting a cute cafe to break up your day, Pomfrets of Wetherby is the place to be. It o ers delicious sweet treats – cakes, scones, croissants and much more. North Street Deli is another great option, o ering fabulous full English breakfasts, along with a range of shakes.
What’s on in MARCH
Iconic Rock Tribute (Bruce Springsteen and Bryan Adams) at The Engine Shed on Saturday 18 March. Doors open at 6.30pm and tickets are £10.
Enjoy an a ernoon of jump racing at Wetherby Racecourse on 6, 21 or 31 March.
Watch the record-breaking Wetherby Rock Choir at the Town Hall on the 1, 8, 15 or 22 March.
Carry out some retail therapy in line with the town’s nature at The Great Antiques & Vintage Fair at Wetherby Racecourse on 25-26 March.
Laugh your head off at the Thorner Comedy Festival on 24-25 March - line up yet to be announced. Make sure you buy tickets soon, as they sell out quickly!
If you want to know more about Wetherby, head over to yorkshire.com
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At Stafford Hall Antiques and Vintage we’ve now branched into Arts including oils and water colours in various forms. The new gallery is now open. Antiques and vintage items as well as the watches and jewellery continue to be great for us here in Wetherby. Services extend to after sales care ensuring that your watch continues to be a significant piece of jewellery. We service most watches and specialise in everything from basic repairs to full services.
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Wetherby is full of wonderful independent businesses worth your time and money. Here’s a quartet Absolutely Yorkshire can’t get enough of
Wetherby pet food manufacturer, The Innocent Hound, is a family-run business specialising in airdried dog food and treats. Their air-dried food won a prestigious award for “Best Dog Food Product” shortly after launching. For those that like the idea of feeding raw food, but for whatever reason it is not feasible, The Innocent Hound’s air-dried food could be the answer. Using choice cuts of British meat and healthy fruit and vegetables, the food o ers dogs a highly digestible, great tasting, healthy feast. The grain-free recipes contain freshly prepared, dry-raw meat, sourced from British farms with some of the highest animal welfare standards in the world. There are seven flavours available. theinnocenthound.co.uk
Sta ord Hall Antiques and Vintage have now opened an art gallery, housing original oils and watercolours to complement their existing showroom. They are still dealing with Whitefriars glass and other crystal glass, silver items, military medals, preowned fine watches and jewellery, and lots of other beautiful objects of desire to suit most people and occasions.
Sta ord Hall specialises in sourcing and sales of investment fine watches. If you are unsure of the vintage or modern watch that you desire, contact them and they will endeavour to help you find your ideal quality timepiece. There are various other independent shops and businesses to visit whilst there, too. sta ordhall.com
Looking to make some changes to your home? The professional interior design and installation teams at Furnish & Fettle would love to help you.
Why not call into their beautiful showroom on Wetherby High Street (or at their branch in Pocklington) to browse the inspirational room sets and see first hand the quality of their bespoke workmanship on items such as sofas, curtains, and cabinetry. There’s also lots of smaller pieces available to buy, such as lamps, pictures, and mirrors, so be warned you are unlikely to leave empty handed.
Alternatively if you have a specific project in mind, or would like to browse the huge pattern library of designer fabrics and wallpapers, you can book a complimentary 30 minute discovery appointment by calling the showroom or via their website.
01937 581451, furnishandfettle.co.uk
Renowned premium Estate Agents
Fine & Country are taking Wetherby and surrounding villages by storm when it comes to selling the area's finest homes. Steve Riley heads up the Wetherby o ce, which can be found on Market Place and has been in the property industry since 2004 working for various high-profile, local agents in Harrogate, Wetherby and Ripon. Always keen to join Fine & Country for their forwardthinking approach and fantastic reputation for delivering the very best service and marketing, Steve was lucky enough to land a position with the company in 2013 and has never looked back since. The patch in which they cover, which is predominantly Wetherby and surrounding areas, is a haven for premium properties and fall into the Golden Triangle of Harrogate, Wetherby and York, which are all highly regarded and much sought-after locations.
01937 223016, wetherby@fineandcountry.com
“THE PATCH FALLS INTO THE GOLDEN TRIANGLE OF HARROGATE, WETHERBY AND YORK”
Ribblehead Viaduct is just over the border from Cumbria into North Yorkshire and is undoubtedly the most impressive structure on the Settle-Carlisle Railway, and arguably the most iconic built structure in the Yorkshire Dales National Park and part of the longest conservation area in the UK.
Hundreds of railway builders (“navvies”) lost their lives building the line, from a combination of accidents, fights, and smallpox outbreaks. In particular, building the Ribblehead (then Batty Moss) viaduct, with its 24 massive stone arches 104 feet (32 metres) above the moor, caused such loss of life that the railway paid for an expansion of the local graveyard.
Back in 2020, listed building consent was granted to Network Rail to carry out significant repairs to Ribblehead Viaduct. Owners Network Rail came forward with a plan to re-point eroded mortar joints and replace broken stones on the 24-arch, 400-metre-long, 32-metre-high Grade II*-listed structure.
Member Champion for Development Management at the Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority, Jim Munday, said at the time: “If you asked anyone in England to picture a train on a viaduct, they’d probably think of Ribblehead Viaduct. It is a star attraction for our area.” Long may that remain the case.
Find out more by visiting yorkshiredales.org.uk
THE GRAND, YORK
York’s only five-star hotel The Grand, York welcomes guests to indulge in its Culinary Journey for a special staycation this spring. Hotel guests are invited to enjoy the recently opened fine-dining restaurant, Legacy, where Head Chef Ahmed Abdalla’s eight-course menu is centred around local, seasonal and sustainable produce. thegrandyork.co.uk
Sherry Cask Blended Malt Scotch Whisky
£40
Enticingly dark in appearance, the Sherry Cask is invitingly seductive, and the bouquet has classic dark Sherry and prunelike notes. The palate gives sweet, well-balanced fruit on a Sherry bed, with a long, satisfying finish.
Islay Blended Malt Scotch Whisky
£40
The Islay Cask encapsulates the powerful Islay style with tarry, peaty and oceanic notes bound in a blanket of honey and yellow fruits. The fruitiness works excellently to di use the peaty and smoky influencers, carrying them on a creamy textured wave into the long finish.
Speyside Blended Malt Scotch Whisky
£40
The Speyside Cask delivers the essence of the region in a playful yet complex way. There is much fruitiness, mingled with fresh grassiness and honey sweetness which binds the flavours as they swell. Every element is balanced.
BERRY BROS. & RUDD
Berry Bros. & Rudd is Britain's oldest wine and spirit merchant, having traded from the same shop since 1698. Today the company also has offices in Japan, Singapore and Hong Kong, a Wine School and an exclusive fine wine and dining venue in St James's, London. bbr.com
COTE RESTAURANTS
Côte restaurants in Harrogate and York have launched a special alpine menu to celebrate the traditional ski dish Tartiflette. It’s one of the best parts of a ski holiday, the incredible food you long for after a long day on the slopes. And one of the most loved après-ski dishes is the Tartiflette, derived from the word for potato. The dish is a combination of Reblochon and Comté cheese, smoked bacon lardons and sliced potatoes served with a crunchy sourdough baguette.
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Where to treat the special woman in your life on 19 March
GAUCHO LEEDS
ALEXANDER’S GRAND CAFÉ BAR AND TERRACE
With its elegant Edwardian interiors and spectacular outside terraces, Alexander’s in Skipton has become the go to venue for any occasion since its opening in 2017. Alexander’s brings a sense of adventure to its customers through its carefully curated menus. From Tuscan Lamb Ragu, to Korean Fried Chicken and Lebanese Flatbreads, and dishes with origins closer to home like the classic Sunday Roasts and luxurious Afternoon Tea, there is something to suit every taste. alexanders-skipton.com
THE ROUNDHAY FOX
Mum does so much for the family, so she deserves a weekend filled with love, celebration, and delicious treats, courtesy of this delectable three-course Mother’s Day set menu, featuring Duo of Lamb or Crispy Seared Fillets of Seabass for the main event. vintageinn.co.uk
Gaucho’s renowned bottomless brunch is back. Paying homage to the restaurant’s South American roots, the new Gaucho Brunch will comprise a menu of signature breakfast staples sprinkled with modern South American twists, accompanied by 90 minutes of free-flowing drinks. An extensive range of mocktails is also available for those looking for a sober meal. gauchorestaurants.com
GRANTLEY HALL
PoB Hotels has launched as a collection of carefully curated rooms, the finest restaurants and spas, and the most authentic regional experiences across the British Isles. Formerly known as Pride of Britain Hotels, the new PoB Hotels marks a shift towards an entirely new brand, personality and ethos under CEO Kalindi Juneja, and features Grantley Hall in Ripon within its portfolio. pobhotels.com
On Mother’s Day 2023 at All Bar One York, show Mum exactly why you’re her favourite child by treating her to a relaxing brunch, or delicious tapas and tempting cocktails. Then, when she least expects it, you can also surprise her with one of their Mother’s Day gi cards. allbarone.co.uk
THE ADELPHI LEEDS
Celebrate Mother’s Day this year at The Adelphi. Not only is this a wonderful venue, it will offer quality family time, a glass of fizz and mouth-watering dishes – all Mum could ever want. theadelphileeds.co.uk
Spring – the season of new beginnings and the most hopeful time of year. There’s much to celebrate during this time, with Mother’s Day and Easter, and the Lindt Master Chocolatiers - who have a boutique chocolate shop in Leeds - have created an irresistible range of smooth melting chocolates. A new enticing flavour has been passionately created by the Lindt Master Chocolatier, Lindt LINDOR Blood Orange: milk chocolate tru es filled with a smooth and rich blood orange filling. lindt.co.uk
“It is important to us that Pearly Cow will feel connected to its locale through its design”
spinach alongside half grilled Whitby lobster, charred lemon, and aioli and a charcoal roasted aubergine, sweet and sour peppers, kale pesto and rose harissa.
On ‘Ice’ there’ll be an array of crustaceans from fresh oysters served traditionally to potted Whitby crab with avocado, grapefruit, and charred sourdough as well as impressive seafood dishes such as yellowfin tuna, soy and bonito, heritage tomatoes and basil alongside salt cod ‘tacos’ with parsley mayonnaise. A dish of 45-day aged Hereford beef tartare and oyster cream with salted cucumber and Exmoor caviar and wonder-filled sweet treats, such as the blackberry and lemon baked Alaska for two, are set to become Pearly Cow signatures.
A handpicked wine list will feature classics, new world adventures and celebrate English sparkling whilst a curated cocktail collection will take inspiration from the local surroundings.
This March, Pearly Cow, a brand-new restaurant group, will launch at No.
1 Clifton in York. With a cooking over fire for flavour and seafood served on ice approach, Pearly Cow’s ethos throughout is to respect ingredients, prepare them well and present them beautifully. The team has focused heavily on carefully identifying local suppliers, and in York they will be using R&J Farmers and Hodgson’s Fish, who will help them source the best quality local ingredients whilst celebrating the very best ingredients from across the British Isles too.
‘Fire’ features quality meats and carefully selected fish, seafood and vegetables cooked over a wood and charcoal Mibrasa Grill. Dishes include an array of steaks from sirloin to cote de bouef served with beef fat chips, bone marrow and creamed
The restaurant in York will have natural textures and finishes of the four adjoining dining rooms will be used to achieve a cosy and atmospheric experience with key elements such as dry-ageing fridges alongside wine and cheese displays being central to the design. A private dining room seating up to 12 people will be an ideal space for gatherings, whilst alfresco dining in the summer months is destined to be popular.
Brothers Tristan, James, and Tom Guest have turned their attention to restaurants following the launch of their successful boutique hotel group, GuestHouse in 2021 – and here’s why…
The brothers Guest - Tom, James and Tristan - get round the table with Absolutely to discuss their move into the restaurant business with Pearly Cow
Q Why did you and your brothers initially decide to go into business together?
TRISTAN (TR G): We grew up with a family business so it’s not something that is unfamiliar to us. We wanted to create something together that will last.
Q Do you all work well together?
TR G: We have our moments, but have a shared vision of what we want to achieve, and all align on the important stu .
Q What was the ambition behind GuestHouse when you launched it?
TR G: We’ve always had a love of travel and were lucky to travel to amazing places when we were younger, and we were very keen to highlight towns and cities across the UK that have a great cultural scene.
Q Why have you decided to move on to restaurants?
TOM (TG): We’ve always been interested in opening restaurants, and we felt the time
was right as the locations we have planned are the perfect fit for Pearly Cow.We’re also working with an exceptional food and drink specialist team including industry stalwart Diego Masciaga consulting on our growth.
Q Why was York perfect?
TG: Location is very important to us. We want to be in the cities and towns where there are ever-evolving vibrant food scenes and York o ers that in abundance.
Q What kind of dishes will we find on the menus?
JAMES (JG): Think unique cuts of quality meat and fish, vegetables, locally sourced where possible, cooked over charcoal, plus amazing oysters, shellfish, and really fresh tartare.
Q Is there one dish you are particularly excited about?
JG: Our eponymous dish, the Pearly Cow, is the 45-day aged Hereford beef
tartare and oyster cream with salted cucumber and Exmoor caviar.
Q Are local suppliers important?
JG: Yes, absolutely. Pearly Cow’s ethos throughout is to respect ingredients, prepare them well and present them beautifully. The team has focused heavily on carefully identifying local suppliers and we are very lucky in York with suppliers such as R&J Farmers and Hodgson’s Fish.
Q How did you approach the look and feel of Pearly Cow?
TG: It’s important for us that Pearly Cow will feel connected to their locale through the choice of fabrics, wall coverings and tiling, as well as being individually styled with local art. In York, for example, we fell in love with the contrasting feminine elegance of the Georgian building and the dark, masculine craftsmanship of the medieval architecture found throughout the city, so we are bringing this into the interior design. We’re passionate about creating an environment which is full of fun and character to help create a celebratory experience.
Q And are you planning more Pearly Cows in the future?
TG: We have Margate opening in May 2023 and Brighton early 2024 confirmed. We are also looking constantly for further sites to become available that will be standalone restaurant spaces, which is truly exciting for us.
Pearly Cow, No. 1 Clifton, York YO30 6AA guesthousehotels.co.uk/no-1-york
“Pearly Cow’s ethos is to respect ingredients”
Here at 1909 Kitchens, traditional joinery meets meticulous modern making. Ask us our single most defining character trait and we’d say our attention to detail. We carefully consider every last inch of your in-frame, painted furniture to achieve an individually tailored union of timber cabinetry, worksurfaces and hardware that will live on and on.
No.1 is a 39-bedroomed, charmer of a hotel nestled in the centre of York, just a 10-minute walk from The York Minster. There’s a wellness-targeting spa plus a kitchen and bar team that create dishes and drinks that stir memories and bring joy. All in a gorgeous, Georgian townhouse setting on one of the city’s very best streets.
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asons of Yorkshire's husband and wife founders Cathy and Karl Mason know a thing or two about romance: 15 years ago they got married at Gretna Green, and this year is another big anniversary – 10 years distilling the UK’s most awarded gins and vodkas (and still happily married) with Masons of Yorkshire.
As a fully-independent family-run business, the pursuit of excellence is what drives Cathy and Karl: they call it ‘the Masons Way’. The Masons Way is the unwavering belief that when it came to creating Yorkshire’s first gin, doing things the right way without compromise would lead to the very best outcome. This has led to Masons being one of the most awarded gins with over 125 international awards and counting since launch on World Gin Day 2013. Each gin is a clear, pure London Dry: no artificial flavours added, each botanical coming through full of flavour via the highest standards of distillation.
The Masons of Yorkshire portfolio is now made up of eight world-class gins: Original, Tea, Orange & Lime Leaf, Pear & Pink Peppercorn, Pink Grapefruit & Cucumber, English Lavender, British Raspberry and Distiller’s Strength. Masons started distilling Great British Vodka in October 2021: Espresso, Classic, Citrus and the brand new Chocolate, already winning plaudits the world over.
To celebrate, here are two very special recipes from the Masons of Yorkshire bar… masonsofyorkshire.com
The Masons Pear Raiser was launched last year and has proven so popular, they’ve simply had to keep it on the menu. This drink is an array of gin and fizz, elegantly created to please even the most discerning of drinkers. Created to either raise your glass with or celebrate the return of the sunshine whilst bathing in it.
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25ml Masons Pear & Pink Peppercorn Gin
15ml Monin Sugar Syrup
15ml Lemon Juice
75ml Sparkling Wine
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Add the gin, sugar syrup and lemon juice to your flute and top with sparkling wine. Garnish with a lemon spiral.
Introducing the Red Rose Negroni – a playful twist on the Negroni with a luxurious twist of red rose, a delightfully floral sipper for romantic evenings.
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40ml Masons Pear & Pink Peppercorn Gin
20ml Aperol
20ml Cocchi Rosa (available from Waitrose)
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Fill a rocks glass with ice and leave to chill for 2 minutes. Add all ingredients to the glass and stir for 15 seconds. Garnish with rose petals.
BERRY’S JEWELLERS
Luna is the new creation by the Italian brand FOPE. With Luna (“moon” in Italian), the designers in Vicenza have extended the smoothness and comfort of Flex’it bracelets to necklaces as well, allowing for a new ground-breaking application. The contemporary wide gold mesh has a secret clasp, resulting in a seamless round necklace that can both make a statement or be worn with casual outfits. Explore the collection at Berry’s boutiques and berrysjewellers.co.uk
Jewellery
CAROLINA BUCCI
Rainbow Pavé Cuore Ring
18k Yellow Gold, £8,700 carolinabucci.com
BERRY'S JEWELLERS
Berry's 18ct Yellow and White Gold Diamond Entwined Heart Pendant, £2,295 berrysjewellers.co.uk
ALISON LOU
Heart Shaped Cocktail Stud, £349.21 per stud alisonlou.com
BERRY'S JEWELLERS
Gucci Icon 18ct Rose Gold Open Heart Bracelet, £1,850 berryssjewellers.co.uk
MELISSA KAYE
18k Yellow Gold Lenox Bracelet with Hot Pink Sapphires, £5,300 melissakayejewelry.com
SUZANNE KALAN
Yellow Gold and Diamond Ivy Eternity Band, £2,124 harrods.com
JEMMA WYNNE
18k Yellow Gold Connexion Pink Spinel Charm Necklace, £15,600 jemmawynne.com
DEBORAH PAGANI
8k Gold and Diamond Honey Huggies, £2,100 deborahpagani.com
LOQUET LONDON
Diamond Baguette Amour Locket, £8,000 loquetlondon.com
Banish those winter blues and get ready for the new season with the SS23 Little Mistress collection, found at Next across Yorkshire
BLOOM
At Bloom they provide only the highest quality treatments using Botox, dermal fillers and the latest techniques and products, which deliver proven results. Bloom is a place where you can entrust not just your skin, but your entire well-being to the hands of specialists who care. timetobloom.uk
TREAT YOUR MOTHER TO ETERNAL BEAUTY
Doctor Nyla is a skin specialist, trusted by TV personalities, well-known celebrity figures and some of Britain’s most familiar faces in the media industry. Founder and Medical Director of Doctor Nyla Medispa Cheshire is a highly respected and much sought after cosmetic Dermatology GP and is considered one of the top cosmetic doctors in the country. Having practised medicine for over 20 years and having personally delivered over 100,000 treatments with truly exceptional results, she has gained the admiration of the industry.
The Transformation Facelift TM is a bespoke treatment from Doctor Nyla, unique to her clinics and combining a variety of incredible anti-ageing treatments to make you look and feel 10 years younger in the space of only six weeks! The next generation, multiplatform transformational facial offered exclusively at Dr Nyla. This treatment offers nonsurgical skin tightening and lifting to treat all anti-ageing concerns – from textured, dull skin, to deep wrinkles and loss of laxity.
The treatment programme can combine a number of super technologies dependant upon your specific concerns such as Ultherapy, Exilis Elite radio frequency, Morpheus skin needling as well as tweaking with injectable enhancements where necessary, to give immediate & longterm results with minimal downtime. The skin will begin to feel smoother and tighter after the first treatment and results will continue to improve for up to six months.
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EMFACE is a revolution in facial treatments. By emitting both synchronized RF and HIFESTM energies, it simultaneously affects the facial skin and muscles.The end result is less wrinkles and more lift naturally without needles. Best of all, EMFACE treats full face in only 20 minutes.
EMSCULPT is the only procedure which helps women and men build muscle and burn fat simultaneously. In addition, EMSCULPT provides the world’s first non-invasive buttock lift. EMSCULPT is based on high-intensity focused electromagnetic energy. A single EMSCULPT session causes thousands of powerful muscle contractions which are extremely important in improving the tone and strength of your muscles.
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Winner of the prestigious “BTL Face of the year” award.
The largest Skin Tightening clinic in the United Kingdom.
The largest Ultracel Clinic outside of London.
The only Diamond Premiere Coolsculpting clinic outside London and the second largest Coolsculpting clinic in Europe
of the year 2019/20” at the safety in Beauty Awards.
By BETHAN ANDREWS
Q Tell us about yourself, your upbringing in Hull and your journey into boxing?
A I was a young kid with a lot of negative energy! My Uncle Karl, who was an exprofessional boxer, recognised that I needed some physical activity. He took me down to the gym and the rest is history. I fell in love with the sport at six and I’ve never looked back. I played football for Leeds United and Hull City, but I leaned towards the individuality of boxing – I liked the ownership of a singular sport.
Q What did boxing teach you as a young child?
A The importance of punctuality and discipline. It showed me that if I wanted to achieve something, I had to work hard. You’ve got to learn to make sacrifices, too. I always had the ability to persevere in times of adversity. I wasn’t the best boxer in the world or the best fighter even in this city, but I was a very willing character.
Q What made you want to move into the wellbeing industry?
A Wellbeing was the forefront of my performance, so I’ve always been devoted to shape and being mentally resilient. Because of my conditioning and wellbeing, I’ve always been able to deal with adversity so it made me aware of how important it could be to the general public. It’s what I know and what I have a great knowledge in. If you asked me to write a book, I wouldn’t
be able to write one, but ask me to get someone in shape and teach them how to be mentally resilient, and that’s my thing.
Q Tell us about the new wellness destination centre, TC60 at Bridgehead Business Park...
A We already had many strands to the business with Coyle Health and Wellbeing being the umbrella company, where we go into large organisations and identify wellbeing problems and provide them with bespoke solutions, be it digital or in-person. From there, we decided to set up a training club so we can o er access to a state-ofthe-art gym facility that we also open up to the public. Members can come and totally condition their body, and it’s a lot more than a gym. It’s not just a gym that has equipment, it’s more about being personal, being a community, and being a network. It’s a real hotspot for talent in business and social circles, and it’s a really cool place to be.
Q What do you want people to be able to take away from it that they might not get elsewhere?
A I want people to come and make new friends and better their lives through wellbeing. This gym isn’t a gym where you come and it’s simply transactional. There’s a huge social side to it, too, with events and
opportunities. You can really come here to improve your mind and improve your life.
Q Do you think there’s anywhere else quite like it in the area?
A No, there’s certainly not and that’s what sets us apart. This place is almost like a nightclub – you come in, you feel the energy and the warmth, you have the neon lights and it’s all very New York. It’s a boutique fitness facility that’s been featured in Men’s Health
Q What’s next for you, and what are you most excited for in 2023?
A We’re in the midst of setting up a new business called The Platform, which comes from the fact that I’m well aware that every business, every sporting individual, needs a platform, so we will give people the platform they need to excel in their field. There is also a foundation arm of the Coyle Health business, a not for profit company called the Coyle Sports Community that my brothers and I founded, as two of my brothers are professional footballers and one is a professional golfer. Sport saved us, and it changed our lives for the better, so we want to continue to encourage kids to take a chance on sport like we did.
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“It's not just a gym that has equipment, it's more about being personal ”
At Spire Healthcare, we understand how frustrating it is when joint pain holds you back. That’s why we provide fast access to expert care, when you need it. We use the latest technology and techniques wherever possible to get the best outcome for you. From replacement surgery to joint injections, you can be sure that you’ll be treated by an expert – every step of the way.
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REUSE, RECYCLE
Perfect for training outside in colder weather, this thermal base layer from ARKET is made using recycled polyester, £59. arket.com
Q How did you come to launch Phyto Nectars?
A The idea was planted several years ago in the Nectar Cafe Triyoga, where we worked on the therapeutic drinks o ering. We wanted to create a multidimensional delicious drinking supplement that could be easily enjoyed. From there the formula and brand organically developed into Phyto Nectars.
Q What makes mushrooms so powerful for wellness?
skin nourishment and nervous system relaxing e ects.
Q How important is sustainability to the brand?
A Very. We work directly (where possible) with our producers, growers and communities, supporting sustainable practices at a grassroots level and ensuring that regenerative farming practices are supported, and communities are paid fairly for their work. However, we are always striving to improve our sustainability credentials.
when it comes to plant and mushroom extraction. We take a holistic and targeted approach to each blend (focusing on a need state such as stress, immune funtion etc) and formulate blends of plants, mushrooms, vitamins and minerals to best support those needs. We then make them taste great with the addition of nutrient dense, therapeutic fruits.
Q Tell us about fermented biotechnology...
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A Medicinal mushrooms are packed with powerful bioactive therapeutic compounds, which we extract to increase therapeutic potential. These mushroom compounds have a wide range of health and healing benefits, ranging from their regenerative powers, to cognitive enhancement,
Q How are your supplements developed?
A Our supplements are developed by qualified phyto therapists, nutritionists and drink experts. We also work with our global network of scientists, who are on the cutting edge of technology
A We integrate and use futurefacing fermentation methods to enhance nutrient content and absorbability of our ingredients. The fermentation biotechnology enhances the health boosting prebiotics, probiotics and parabiotics as well as bioavailable therapeutic molecules, minerals, and antioxidants.
We meet author and wellness expert Katia Narain, and nutritionist and author Michael Isted, co-founders of Phyto Nectars
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
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ith spring there is always a sense of new beginnings, from flowers blossoming to birds chirping and bees buzzing. Nature unfolds and ‘wakes up’ around us and the season can really lift spirits. It is a great time to make a fresh start.
Adel Manor Care Centre is a stunning care facility located on Otley Road, surrounded by charming countryside and picturesque views. It o ers outstanding residential, dementia and 24 hour nursing care, with residents receiving individual person-centred care.
Part of New Care, an award-winning care home operator, Adel Manor has been open for almost a year and boasts a hand-picked team of compassionate individuals, all committed to providing the very best care. For those struggling to live at home
Windependently, or for those who are perhaps a little lonely living alone, Adel Manor is a wonderful place to call ‘home’ and make new friends.
The daily program of wellbeing activities and events is both stimulating and enjoyable, and incorporates an array of hobbies such as gardening. From planting shrubs and growing vegetables to watering floral displays, residents can tend to the beautiful garden and extensive grounds as often as they like.
With 74 fully furnished bedrooms, each benefiting from a private en-suite wet room, as well as several stylish lounges and dining rooms, Adel Manor provides a safe homefrom-home environment. There is also a spa assisted bathroom plus hairdresser and nail salon, ensuring residents can look and feel their best at all times.
Judith Scurr, manager at Adel Manor Care Centre, says: “Adel Manor’s reputation is growing all the time and as more residents move in, the community created within the home is blossoming. Friendships are formed and it's wonderful to see residents interact together every day, from dining in our restaurants at meal times to taking part in our wellbeing activities. It is very much their home and we love nothing more than to see residents settle in and invite friends and family to visit; the pride they have in the home and the services it provides is incredible.”
To learn more about Adel Manor Care Centre, a viewing is a must. Please contact Judith to arrange an appointment – go and visit, look around, sit down with a cup of tea or co ee and slice of cake and meet some of the team. It could be the new beginning that you or a loved one needs.
Adel Gardens, Otley Road, Leeds, LS16 7FP 0113 841 1000, enquiries@newcarehomes.com newcarehomes.com
A collection of Grade II listed family owned self-catering holiday homes on the edge of the North Yorkshire Moors and Coast, between the seaside towns of Scarborough and Whitby. Surrounded by 21 acres of wild spaces and woodland and sleeping 2 - 42 guests across 8 traditional yet contemporary pet-friendly cottages, complete with hot tub.
Our collection of country-coastal hideaways are available for parties large or small and we are proud to say that each property is not only owned by us, but also highly rated 4 or 5 stars.
If visiting to experience the natural wonder of the Yorkshire coast or seasonal splendour of the North York Moors, you will feel instantly away from the day to day - all you have to do, is decide where to discover first?
Set between Broxa and Harwood Dale Forest, there are plenty of tracks and trails to explore from the doorstep and we are just a short drive from Scarborough South Bay, Robin Hood’s Bay and Grosmont. York is also an hour away.
North Yorkshire lays claim to one of the most beautiful coastlines the UK has to offer and is home to charming villages clinging to the cliffs, such as Staithes, Filey and Ravenscar. So it goes without saying that the surrounding scenery is a nature lovers paradise, including our rural estate (keep your eyes and ears peeled for our resident barn owls).
Whether searching for 2 or as part of a bigger group, Thirley Cotes Farm provides a chance to truly switch off in style, complete with romantic retreats and big and beautiful family homes.
CHATEAU CAPITOUL
How a restored 19th century chateau in the Languedoc was transformed into a stylish and sustainable holiday destination designed to appeal to anyone with a love of wine, food and the outdoors.
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My two previous holidays to Sardinia did not go well.
The first was in 1977 as part of an annual exchange with a French family. I was 12, lonely and lost to the language of my hosts and the country, so two weeks in paradise felt like hell. But then I fell for a pretty Italian girl with a perm.
One problem – she was 15 and I looked about 10.
Oblivious to the fact that I had no chance, I researched the vocab’, then blurted out the immortal words in the hotel’s junior disco: “Ti amo!”. I love you, no less. I deserved a passionate kiss for courage, but she muttered “Grazie,” and patted my arm as if consoling the recently bereaved. Sardinia unfairly su ered for this rejection.
I ventured back there in 2014 with my wife, Emma, and our son, Joseph, but this trip was ruined by a rotten apartment in the middle of nowhere. We spent most of the week in the car getting lost. Sardinia got the blame again.
But today my love a air with this jewel of an island has finally blossomed. I am stretched out on the netting at the bow of a 1927 wooden sailing boat called Pulcinella. Our energetic and chatty deckhand Leonardo has just released the burgundy sails and we are gliding across the most exquisite turquoise sea I have seen this side of the Maldives.
Joseph, now 14, is next me and staring out in silent awe at the islands of La Maddalena Archipelago in the far north. Emma is sipping chilled Vermentino local white wine beneath a canopy. This is the last day of our holiday and, without doubt, Sardinia has delivered la dolce vita dream. Mama mia, where to begin?
In summary, Sardinia has everything: perfect weather, endless sandy beaches, crystal-clear water, delicious cuisine and a friendly welcome wherever you go. It is blessed with charm, authenticity and variety. You can slump under the sun and do nothing, or you can venture o to explore local culture and discover something historical or rustic. Amazingly, all this is just two hours from Gatwick.
We have been in the embrace of Delphina, one of Sardinia’s most respected hotel groups. It was founded in 1992 by two
Sardinian friends – Francesco Muntoni and Salvatore Peru – and is still run by both men and their families. Today, it has eight properties scattered across the north. It repeatedly wins a clutch of awards in the annual travel biz Oscars, not least the prestigious 2022 title of World’s Leading Green Independent Hotel Group.
All hotels are run on 100% eco energy and follow an impressive list of planet-friendly initiatives. There is no greenwashing here. Delphina is also driven by using all things Sardinian, from local food and sta to the handwoven wicker bins and rainbow rugs that add splashes of colour throughout the hotels. Even the tiny bright mosaic tiles that are stylishly inlaid everywhere are hand-painted and kilned locally.
Our trip began with two nights at Cala di Falco, one of Delphina’s smaller hotels
on the famous Costa Smeralda. Its simple tranquility is an ideal place to quickly decompress from London stress. The sea is just across a track from the pool and the lively town of Cannigione is a 15 minute stroll away. Perfect for an aperitif or dinner.
From here, we drove north to the oasis of luxury that is Valle dell’Erica, a five star resort in the Gallura region. This sits discreetly in 28 hectares of unspoilt hillside studded with huge grey granite boulders and swathes of wild flowering bushes and herbs.
Erica is bordered by the most gorgeous coastline that looks out to the islands of the archipelago and Corsica. Our first few days drift by in easy, self-imposed seclusion. We hit La Licciola beach most mornings, then retreat in the afternoons to one of the many swimming pools (all salt water), or the spa.
Then we have one last sun-downer dip in the small private pool by our luxury duplex room on the hill before changing for dinner.
One recurring treat at Erica is undoubtedly the food. From day break to nightfall, it is sensational and never falls short. Instead of tables of pre-prepared food, there are multiple chefs on hand to cook freshly for you. Whether it is the huge catch of the day, langoustines, fillet steak, lamb chops, pasta, seared tuna or octopus, nothing is too much trouble. These aren’t bu ets, they are banquets. It is hard to tear yourself away from the dell’Erica resort, but we set o exploring on many occasions. We visited Porto Cervo, the mecca for glitz where superyachts drop anchor, the street markets at Palau, and wandered among the stone houses in the old village of Aggius.
An unforgettable day for me was hiking with Jospeh at the most northerly point of the island at Santa Theresa Gallura – stupidly, during the height of the midday sun. We picked our way over and between enormous shapes of granite that looked like dinosaur vertebrae until we reached the sea. There, we dipped our tired feet in the cool water and sluiced our burning faces, to then gaze at the coast of Corsica seven miles across the Straits of Bonifacio. Wonderful.
It had taken me 45 years, but it felt good to put my hand on my heart and say: Sardinia – ti amo!
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Nestled in the valley of the Ochil Hills, Glenmor Village is home to a collection of luxurious two, three, and four-bedroom holiday cottages set around a traditional village green, available for guests to rent for up to 7 nights. Rooted in a sense of place, the homes are uniquely designed to evoke the signature Gleneagles style, coupled with all the requirements of a luxury self-catered stay. Guests can enjoy en-suite bedrooms, an open plan kitchen and dining area, spacious outdoor terraces showcasing the estate’s magnificent views and a dedicated Glenmor concierge team.
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“You cannot help but be impressed by the sheer ambition of QE. Facilities are spectacular, sta committed and clearly able, students delightful.” e Good Schools Guide
“To be the best that I can, with the gi s that I have.”
The early years are a magical time when your child learns at the most significant rate. See how remarkable beginnings can make a world of difference for curious little people with the new guide from Wakefield Grammar Pre-Preparatory School, a part of one of the country’s leading families of independent day schools.
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Why it’s important to allow children to express themselves through the arts - and also why we shouldn’t deter them from being inventive
By SUE LAIDLAW
Over the years, I have discovered that I am a person to whom my living and working environment matters. Two or three years ago –amidst the summer lull from Covid – we managed to go through eight weeks of much-needed kitchen renovation. The lead up to the building work meant that every spare moment was filled with emptying every cupboard and deciding what we really wanted and needed, and included many visits to the charity shop and o ers of kitchenware to our children for their future flats!
Such was the cathartic satisfaction of cleansing the kitchen cupboards that it didn’t stop there and, gradually, each cupboard in the house received the same treatment, there was a reworking of my o ce (which I now love!) and generally enjoying the
mother of all decluttering. My family thought that I was slightly mad but oh, was it good. I now ensure that everything that I have around me brings joy… well, almost.
So, what has this got to do with education, you may ask? Well, rather a lot. Throughout my career in education, I have always realised that developing a child’s creativity, whether through art or other ways, is vitally important. Creative activities o er an outlet of our thoughts and emotions, o er di erent ways of communication and can provide deep satisfaction and, indeed, a sense of calm (as experienced in my decluttering phase).
Young children never say that they can’t draw or paint, they simply get on with it and embrace the experience. However, once they reach school age, they become more self-critical and gradually many begin to move away from the enjoyment and satisfaction that they found as toddlers. Likewise, little children are creative
– they can always find many ways to use a box, for example, such as climb into it, sit on it and squash it, make it into a house… and so it goes on. As they grow, it is all too easy for the open boundaries of infancy to become tighter and more clearly defined – and creativity, in many areas, can become diminished.
Sadly, I believe that the education system, and today’s teaching methods, can add to the demise. As an eight-year-old, my wonderfully creative, free-thinking daughter brought home her summer report. Reporting on art, her teacher wrote that she had actually dared to use her paintbrush the wrong way up. For me it was a triumph, but not so for her rather tight-lipped teacher. The proof was in the pudding – or rather career, however, and the videos and PowerPoint creations that she produced as a young child have led to a career where these are used at a royally high level, whilst collecting exceptional academic grades and a wonderful time at school along the way.
So, in this edition full of creative and design flair, I would urge you, as parents, to embrace the arts and creativity of all kinds with your children. We all have creativity within us, whether that is manifested in art, music, colour, clothes, ideas º or even enjoying the wonderful opportunity of creating a home or even a room that brings you pleasure and joy.
Enjoy helping your children to grow and express their creativity, whatever shape it may take.
Sue Laidlaw is founder of Laidlaw Education LLP. Sue and her team o er educational advice, lessons and courses for children of all ages through their centres, including Laidlaw Hall supporting children with special needs, and the Laidlaw Virtual Academy. For more information, call 020 8487 9517 or visit laidlaweducation.co.uk
“Creative activities o er an outlet to our thoughts and emotions”
of Cavendish
Rudyard Kipling talked of treating the ‘two imposters’ of triumph and disaster ‘just the same’.
During my time at school, as a dyslexic, I learnt this was not as clear cut or as easily achievable as the poet had suggested.On the one hand, I vividly remember struggling to read aloud in Latin whilst contending with the ridicule of peers and classmates (reading in English was challenging enough in those days). Equally, if you put me on the rugby pitch or gave me a complex military-style command task, I was able to see the gaps, angles and solutions, unlike many others.
What is clear today is that dyslexia is most definitely a superpower that has propelled my career, as it has done for many others, including famous actors, musicians, entrepreneurs, inventors, sporting celebrities and scientists. What is sad though is that we have failed to dispel the stigma attached to dyslexia and ‘thinking di erently’.
When I see reference made to people ‘su ering’ from dyslexia’ (though I clearly understand the challenges that it presents) I disagree – preferring to think of it as a ‘blessing’. While the education sector refers to ‘special educational needs’, we prefer to say that our pupils have ‘unique learning profiles’. It’s perhaps ironic that another term often used to describe dyslexia is ‘word blindness’, yet it is the use of positive words and language that is the first step to start to change the mindset and allow
people to ‘see’ what a gift it can be. Being dyslexic means that you have a nervous system that works di erently and there are remarkable advantages to having a brain that works in this way. As the founder of Cavendish Education – a rapidly growing family of 12 schools for pupils with unique learning profiles – I see a vital part of my role as trying to re-address these misconceptions in our society. Our mission is that all of our pupils will progress on into further or higher education or into employment and so far, since inception in 2013, we have been able to achieve this.
I see no reason why any of our pupils cannot maintain this fabulous outcome. This is what we call the 4Cs. We start early and equip our young people with bags of ‘confidence’ in a ‘creative’ way so that they leave us as ‘competent’ individuals who are full of ‘character’. It is no surprise that we are seeing record applications for places at our schools.
The educational pathway for our pupils may not be linear and equally, the gifts that our pupils have are also unique. For
Einstein, it was physics; for Disney, it was art; for Branson, it was business. As such, what we do know is that the narrow and straight-jacketed mainstream education system does not work for our pupils.
At Cavendish Education, we are passionate in the belief that learning di erences should not be a barrier to our pupils’ success or to their future careers. Our unique schools carefully provide an academic and pastoral experience in a mainstream-style setting, but with specialist support to enable young people to succeed.
The extraordinary stories of our pupils speak for themselves. I am constantly blown away by what these young people can do; they are so talented and we are just giving them a window to show the world how much they can achieve. Every day they inspire me and my sta . They are blessed with the ability to ‘think di erently’ and we are blessed to work with them.
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Education on the unique gifts that its schools celebrate and nurture to ensure children who ‘think di erently’ will succeed
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Founder and ChairmanCavendish Education – a family of day and boarding specialist schools for young people between the ages of 5-21+ years.
“Our mission is that all of our pupils will progress on into further or higher education or into employment and so far, we have been able to achieve this”
Business and Economics are two of our most popular subjects at both GCSE and A-level here at QE. We also have long-established and very successful Young Enterprise programmes that have run in both Year 6 and Year 12. However, there still remained a gap for more business education, and in 2018 we introduced this option in Years 7 to 9 within our enrichment programme. This proved very popular, and it quickly became apparent that there was a need to extend this provision within the formal curriculum.
In September 2020 we introduced a new Business and Enterprise programme as an optional subject in Year 9. The new course is a standalone programme of study for two hours a week. At this point in a student’s educational journey, the fast-paced route of GCSEs and A-levels are in sight, and the importance of supporting student aspirations and fuelling their curiosity in their future career options needs to be harnessed.
This new programme prepares students for study across the full range of social sciences: GCSE Business, BTEC Enterprise and GCSE Economics. It is important to think about skillset and the personal skills essential for future career success. We also look at life skills, and how these integrate into study. Our students develop skills in finance, an identified key area across the Key Stage 4 courses which students find challenging. A small team of GCSE Business teachers put together the new programme of study to support the objectives of the course.
All students study finance for one hour per week, with the course featuring a wide variety of practical tasks designed to develop deep understanding of the key concepts required for GCSE. For example, one project has involved students researching setting up their own online t-shirt business to develop an understanding of fixed and
variable costs, calculating break-even as well as their gross and net profit. These are important in a business context, but also with valuable practical lessons in budgeting.
Running parallel to the finance unit, students are introduced to enterprise through analysing famous entrepreneurs and learning the key foundations of enterprise. Students analyse their own enterprise skills and use practical activities such as the marshmallow challenge to develop teambuilding skills. Over 80% of students who have graduated from the Year 9 programme have gone on to study business or economics courses in Year 10, with others expecting to take up a one-year GCSE in Year
11. While it is too early to measure the impact on formal academic results, students have continued to develop their entrepreneurial skills – for example through the paper-clip challenge (one student managed to trade up to a set of LED strip lights in just two weeks!) The course has grown in popularity and is currently studied by 87 students – 74% of the year group. As educators, we should all be striving to inspire a new generation of entrepreneurs, and the earlier this education can start, the better.
“While it is too early to measure the impact formally, students have continued to develop entrepreneurial skills”
– part of Queen Ethelburga’s Collegiate (QE) – on its innovative enterprise education programmeJOSEPH BIRCHALL Head King’s Magna Middle School, QE
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Only a year after opening in York, The Vices is making a name for itself, particularly on the interiors scene
Words BETHAN ANDREWS
There’s a new kid on the block when it comes to being in the running for Yorkshire’s best hotel, and a lot of the hype is thanks to the incredible interiors that perfectly complement a unique food and wine offering.
The Vices was founded by Daniel Curro and Moreno Carbone, with the former heading up the food and the latter the design. It’s full to the brim with design features such as handcrafted wooden floors by Listone Giordano, rough cut marble and stone floors by Graniti Fiandre, and incredibly artistic light installations by Davide Groppi. The bathrooms boast Aquaelite shower systems and crystal pieces by Antonio Lupi, and even an amber crystal bath.
What’s quite amazing is that despite The Vices being heralded for its extraordinary approach to design and wowing the critics, Moreno’s background isn’t actually in interiors. As an engineer, it’s true that there may be a little bit of crossover between the two design worlds, but it’s a very personal project for Moreno, and one that concludes decades of interior fascination.
So how, exactly, did The Vices come about? “I’m someone who loves art and design, and who has had a strong interest in experience led hospitality, but mainly as a consumer,” he says. “My career had never actually crossed into hospitality though, but the idea of a design-led hotel concept, in York, kept coming up. I started to think about how I would tell stories through the design of each room with certain interior choices, textures and art. Daniel is a sommelier and chef, and when we started discussing how these elements could complement each other, The Vices York was born.”
For Moreno, a lot of his fascination with interiors and inspiration for The Vices came from his time in Rome. “I’ve always been attracted by the concepts of beauty and aesthetics, and more so by what could instigate an emotion, and ultimately give you pleasure,” says Moreno. “Growing up in Rome, I was lucky to be surrounded by – and to be able to experience – all sorts of different concepts of beauty, be it architecture, paintings, performance art, but also more underground contemporary movements. I’ve always found it fascinating how art, and ultimately design, could capture those deep emotions and that pleasure, and how that
was something that you could experience again and again, and how those emotions often grow and evolve with you.”
Naturally, it’s not just about the interiors at The Vices, but instead about how the interiors truly make a guest feel, or how they can change someone’s experience.
“Guests not only have exceptional service and a personal experience in a very intimate setting,” Moreno explains, “but they are also surrounded by beauty with bespoke pieces of interior design handmade by skilled craftsmen, dramatic illumination, relaxing and immersive bathrooms. Ultimately, they should feel spoiled. For me, it’s all about the experience and the emotions.”
Immersion is a central theme to the approach at the hotel, and Moreno has cleverly created immersive, artled spaces. “I’ve been a collector of art for years, and I really enjoy pieces which cause the guests to stop and reflect. It was always clear that art would have had a central place in the spaces,” he says. “I then designed each suite around gender, and so I found that I was naturally drawn to certain pieces for certain spaces. The meaning behind the paintings perfectly complemented the story and use of each space. The Third Suite, for example, is themed around masculinity and strength with strong nods to the natural world. One of the pieces there is by Alessandra Maria, and it brought that vision to life beautifully.”
I ask what Moreno is most proud of when it comes to the final product. “Definitely the flow of space, and how different design elements interconnect distinct spaces,” he smiles. “Walking through the building you have both a sense of surprise, as each space was individually designed, but also a sense of familiarity as materials, designers and elements unify the narrative. Also having succeeded in the intent of giving the place a homely feel, it’s all about the perception of the people using the space.”
Naturally, when it comes to feeling proud, being included in Britain’s Best 100 Places to Stay by The Sunday Times was a huge achievement after only a couple of months of
being open to the public. “It was certainly a big surprise to be included in such a prestigious national list, together with other important establishments, in less than a year from our opening,” smiles Moreno. “I believe we were the smallest place to be featured! But it’s also testament to the uniqueness of our offering, not only for York and the region, but nationally. The same is to be said of being added to the Michelin Guide. This is a huge achievement for us, and to see it so quickly has felt really rewarding.”
It’s also the history of The Vices that helped Moreno create something unique and different to anything else out there on the market. “The building has a story behind it,” he tells me. “It’s a Victorian police station, and as you walk through the building you see nods to its heritage –the exposed cast iron pipes, and the curved cells which now form our kitchen and downstairs toilet. And yet, what you actually take in on first glance is a stylish and contemporary space. The architecture gives us depth. It takes modern design and backs it up with the heritage.”
As I wonder what’s next for The Vices in 2023, it’s obvious that both Moreno and Daniel are keen to keep pushing boundaries and putting York on the map. “We want to take our guests on even more interesting journeys, and to keep challenging their perceptions.”
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“For me, it’s all about the experience and the emotions”
Absolutely Yorkshire heads to a property close to Skipton that can boast of over 400 years of history, but also 21st century mod-cons
Stainton Cotes occupies a discreet little known position on the outskirts of Coniston Cold some eight miles from Skipton in North Yorkshire. It’s an exceptional Grade II listed Manor House with beautiful gardens and grounds believed to date back to the reign of James I circa 1606. This property has been subject to an extensive restoration within the last 20 years, but has retained its elegant and generously proportioned rooms.
The main house features five bedrooms, six reception rooms and planning consent for a superb leisure complex to the rear. There is an attached four bedroom cottage of generous proportions and a large detached garage with planning consent for a leisure complex.
Stainton Cotes commands a spectacular position and enjoys quiet southerly views over its own gardens with a soft rural backdrop. In addition to the aforementioned planning consent for a leisure complex, the garage block which is separate from the main house also has planning consent for an additional and sizable dwelling which cannot be sold separately.
The property is Grade II listed and briefly comprises a superb entrance hall, spacious dining kitchen, utility room, pantry and boiler room, and to the first floor are the five double bedrooms and four bathrooms.
In addition to the main house is an attached four bedroom cottage which provides excellent ancillary accommodation for staff, relatives or guests.
“The Manor House is believed to date back to the reign of James I”
The gardens and grounds are a delight and take full advantage of the superb views on offer. In total the land extends to approximately 18 acres. Approached down a private driveway from Moorber Lane, it is approximately one mile to the A65 Skipton to Settle road. The house is set within a hamlet of five houses, each house is private and entirely set within their own grounds.
The area borders the Yorkshire Dales National Park and is within easy commuting distance of many of the West Yorkshire and East Lancashire Business centres. The nearby village of Gargrave has a range of everyday facilities and the market town of Skipton has a wide range of amenities including grammar schools, supermarkets and a train service to Leeds, Bradford and Carlisle. Mainline services to London are available via Leeds.
Interview with Jason Preston, Fine & Country Wharfedale & Craven Manager
Q What’s the first thing that catches your eye?
A There’s a sense of arrival at Stainton Cotes, the house emerges from behind hedging on the driveway and you drive along the frontage before sweeping through the gates. It’s impressive yet homely.
Q Tell us about the history…
A The property is believed to date back in part to the reign of James 1, and was originally held by the De Knolls, of the Knights of St John of Jerusalem. At about the end of the reign of Edward III, a matrimonial alliance had been formed between the heiress of Elias de Knoll and Adam, son of John de Hamerton, and as a result the manor was passed on to that family. The property remained in the family for an extensive period of time, except for a short period during the religious troubles of the reign of Edward VI and Mary Tudor.
Q Inside what other surprises are there?
A The snooker room with its full size table and Inglenook fireplace is superb. There is an attached four bedroom cottage and also planning consent for a full leisure complex.
Q How have the historic elements been blended with 21st century mod cons?
A In a sympathetic fashion, and in a style that complements the property. It does not disappoint.
Q Do you have a favourite room?
A The Orangery has a beautiful outlook across the gardens and surrounding countryside.
Q Is the property in a great location?
A The house is located in a quiet yet convenient location just outside Coniston Cold, and Skipton is 15 minutes’ drive with rail links to Leeds Bradford and London. Ilkley and Harrogate are within an hour, and Lancashire business centres are also within easy reach.
Q Who would the house suit?
A It’s a family house of generous proportions which with the attached cottage could produce an income or be suitable for multi-generational occupancy.
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“There is a sense of arrival. It’s impressive, yet homely”
Research has shown that surrounding yourself with nature can improve wellbeing, and that same ethos looks set to continue into home interiors with nature being the key trend of 2023.
Earthy tones are here to stay in 2023, throughout all aspects of the home. From natural kitchen colours and textures to terracotta tiles, paint colours and finishing touches, earthy tones create a comforting, relaxing space that is warmer and more welcoming than the white and grey trends of recent years. Green will be the accent colour of choice to complement the neutral tones and keep with the natural vibe. MKM Home offers a range of kitchens in colours such as Clay, Stone, Cashmere, and Sage.
Decorative wood wall panels will continue to rise in popularity. These are perfect for transforming indoor spaces with a natural wood element to create a stunning, modern environment. The easy-to-install soundproof panels from NatureWall are available from MKM Home. Visit the showroom on Foster Street, Hull to explore the full range.
A seamless transition from indoors to outdoors has never been more popular with warmer summers and the garden becoming an extra room to our properties. This can be created using porcelain paving tiles both indoor and out on the patio, as well as bi-fold and other door options to open-up the space. Have you considered adding an outdoor kitchen? This ever-popular trend of
outdoor entertaining looks set to continue throughout 2023 and beyond. Speak to a specialist at MKM Home to explore the range of interior and garden products available to transform your outdoor space.
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Compressing two centuries of decoration into a single collection of wallpapers is no small task. National Trust Papers III is an authentic collection of eight historic wallpaper designs adapted and recoloured for use within the modern interior, comprising 45 colourways in designs created from original source material belonging to the National Trust and put into production by Little Greene.
The collection focuses on pieces found at three historic houses: Oxburgh Hall and Felbrigg Hall in Norfolk and Newark Park in Gloucestershire, with the addition of one design that has been recoloured and revived from the Little Greene archive. Employing traditional methods of printing that have remained unchanged for over 100 years, there is an array of hand-painted birds, stylised florals and scrolling trails, as well as a traditional Toile de Jouy.
This marks a new approach to pattern colouration within the Little Greene collections, reinterpreting the colour-drenching paint trend that has led to enveloping, intimate interiors, with many of the wallpapers featuring bold tonal colourways. These designs include Poppy Trail in shades of Masquerade pink, and Hoja in four colourways, including Hellebore and Air Force Blue.
This is part of a campaign to support the National Trust’s work – for the sale of each roll of wallpaper, a contribution is made in support of the National Trust’s important work caring for 500 places, including 780 miles of coastline, historic sites, 250,000 hectares of countryside
Words EVE HERBERT
and green spaces. Ruth Mottershead of Little Greene says: “Our collaboration with the National Trust allows us to uncover incredible designs and colours that can be shared with the nation through new wallpaper and paint collections. The contributions made from the sale of every roll of National Trust wallpaper and each tin of paint goes towards supporting the National Trust’s conservation work, to ensure the nation’s historic houses, gardens and landscapes can be enjoyed for years to come.”
Equally, for the National Trust, Becky Stanford adds: “Little Greene undertakes research into our original wallcoverings, designs and colourways, allowing us to learn more about the collections in our care.”
Bird and Bluebell c.1830-1870 is an elegant mural, featuring birds, bees and bluebells has been created from remaining fragments of wallpaper found at Felbrigg Hall in Norfolk. Originally on a striped background, the remaining source material has been adapted, transformed and recoloured to suit the contemporary interior. Volières c.1950, is a more contemporary find, featuring 1950s style doves, ribbons and flowers and is a reimagination of an 18th-century design. Found at Oxburgh Hall, an archived photograph revealed the location of this wallpaper in one of the bedrooms in the private family quarters. The
wallpaper is thought to have been a visible reminder of Oxburgh’s last days under family ownership, having been put up for sale just months after the wallpaper was produced. Poppy Trail, c.1890-1900, is a flamboyant floral design featuring large, stylised poppies and is a classic example of those in production during the late 19th century. Briar Rose, c.1845-1915, is characterised as being in the ‘Arts and Crafts’ style, evident in the densely stylised natural motifs – this wallpaper was originally designed by children’s book illustrator, Walter Crane. Many of Crane’s drawings became nursery wallpapers and ‘Briar Rose’ began its life as the background to a wallpaper called ‘The Sleeping Beauty’, which featured characters from Sleeping Beauty among the roses. Found at Oxburgh Hall, little is known about where in the house the wallpaper was used, as much of the original exists today only as loose samples. Upper Brook St., c.1920, features brightly coloured kniphofia flowers, commonly known as torch lilies or red hot pokers (African in origin, but named after German horticulturalist Johan Hieronymous Kniphof). They were recorded as having been hand-painted and stuck over a pre-hung wall covering in a late 18th century Upper Brook Street house as a bespoke decoration. Lovers’ Toile, c.1950, a contemporary take on a classic pattern is a post-WWII reinterpretation of an 18th-century French Toile de Jouy design. Featuring vignettes of people in activity including fishing, dancing and gardening, this single colour design has been printed in five modern colourways. Dahlia Scroll, c.1890-1900, is a scrolling floral design reminiscent of the early work of Voysey. Coloured in seven different ways, including elegant neutrals, bold blue and vibrant yellow, this pattern would have originally been block printed, possibly by Jeffrey & Co.
Price range £102 - £118 per roll, £244 per panel littlegreene.com
Some furniture is made for the here and now. Some is built to stand the test of time. At Neptune, we believe that the best can do both. Good design never grows old.
Established in York, The Tile Company remains family run and their experience in the industry allows for expert guidance and sourcing in creating bathroom designs ranging from the everyday to the extraordinary. Their showrooms in Yorkshire offer a curated selection of the world’s finest natural stone, new generation porcelain stoneware tiles and luxury bathroom products – and here are three collections that show why they are ahead of the rest.
Botanical Decor Tiles are perfect for creating a relaxing sanctuary inside your home with their bold, natural look. Large leaves dominate the surface of these tropical tiles in a mix of shapes and sizes, creating depth and texture. With a subtle matt finish, these large format tiles present fewer grout lines, alongside rectified edges for a smooth and seamless look. Available in 33 mm x 100mm wall tiles.
The stylish fluted design exterior of the Arezzo round countertop vessel basin will create a touch of finesse in any bathroom. This chic basin can be fitted to a vanity unit or shelf for a stunning focal point and is best complemented with a high rise basin mixer or wall mounted tap. Available in a variety of colours. Pictured with Norwich Petrol BlueWall tiles. Bespoke Washstand made Inhouse with Ravello Natural Terrazzo – these can be produced in most tiles.
Create that contemporary look to your patio with Nevada Outdoor Porcelain Slabs. Nevada Beige 20mm outdoor porcelain slabs are a very hard wearing outdoor porcelain tile, making them a popular choice for outdoor patios and sitting areas. Nevada is a stone effect 20mm porcelain tile that’s created using a shaded print between the tiles to give a natural look. This outdoor porcelain paving is produced with a slip rating of R11, to give confidence of having grip under
foot, but still offering a smooth fi nish for easy cleaning. Available in Nevada Grey or Beige, 600x600x20mm for outdoor or 600x600x10mm for indoor and outdoor with concrete base.
Find out more by calling 01904 415527 or visiting thetilecompany.co.uk
ARTISAN FLUTED BASIN NEVADA OUTDOOR PORCELAIN TILES
Ripon Interiors offer everything you need to create your dream kitchen, bathroom, bedroom or home office. With many years of experience in the industry and a dedicated design team who are passionate about making your home look beautiful, Ripon Interiors can help you envisage the perfect space for you and your family to enjoy. A long-established business, with their roots firmly in the heart of Yorkshire, they continue to be leaders in interior solutions for all budgets and tastes.
Originally called RBS Interiors and managed by Andrew Boddy, the company quickly became an authority in the area as the premier bathroom and kitchen showroom. In 2001, Graeme Borchard and Peter Gregg became equal partners in the company, renaming it Ripon Interiors Limited in the process. All three partners bring individual skills but shared foresight and continue to extend the company’s appeal across the UK. In the ever-changing world of interiors, Ripon Interiors continue to keep ahead of the curve and strive to maintain a personal and professional approach for all their customers.
Renowned for offering the best of luxury British and international brands, Ripon Interiors are experts in creating quality kitchens, bathrooms and bedrooms along with beautiful and functional home offices. The team work diligently with each client to ensure their individual needs are met through carefully considered design features and choice of finishes. With access to the widest range of products, the designers are constantly kept up to date with new products available in order to give the best advice and to meet given budgets.
From start to finish Ripon Interiors offer expertise in every stage of the process to ensure a high-quality finished product. Ripon Interiors’ years of experience and dedication to customer satisfaction have ensured that their service brings the most luxurious interiors to life in homes throughout Yorkshire and beyond.
Ripon Interiors offers an unmatched showroom experience with exquisite displays. Visit the showroom on Boroughbridge Road, Ripon, call 01765 603502 or head to riponinteriors.co.uk
By ELEANOR GODDARD
As we finally say goodbye to the dark winter nights and look forward to warmer weather, it’s often a time when we start to think about making some changes to our homes. For some people this might simply be putting away the cosy throws and adding a vase of spring flowers, whereas for others it might be the time to consider a full scale redecoration project. Whichever camp you fall into it’s always good to have an idea of what it is you are wanting to achieve.
A good starting point for ideas is Pinterest, which is also useful as it allows you to organise your ideas and you can even create a shared board with a partner or someone else who’s opinion you value. You should quickly be able to spot a pattern in the kind of things you are drawn to. This will then give you a starting point and you can begin to decide on the key elements of the room design.
Most people will want to incorporate at least some pieces of their existing furniture and identifying these is the next stage, as well as having a rough plan of where you want to put them. You will then know what is missing and what you need to look at sourcing.
Next, it’s time to get creative and start on the fun bit of choosing colours, wallpapers, fabrics and flooring finishes. Take inspiration from your Pinterest board, but at this stage it’s as much about touch and feel so I’d recommend ditching the digital and moving to creating a real moodboard with physical samples. A tray is a really useful way of keeping everything together and being able to display it so you see all the finishes together.
All of this can be overwhelming for some people, so that’s when it is a good idea to look at getting some help. You might be fortunate and have a friend or family member who can help you with this, but don’t be tempted to have too many people involved – remember everyone has an opinion, and actually the only opinion that matters is yours (and any other people that live in your home with you)! That’s why some people find it useful to turn to the professionals for some impartial help, but if you decide to go down this route make sure it’s someone you get on with and who you feel understands your style.
Eleanor Goddard is co-owner of Furnish & Fettle based in Wetherby and Pocklington. For more information visit furnishandfettle.co.uk
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ANTIPODREAM Sage x Clare Acantha Lilac Punch Needle Cushion, £109 antipodream.com
ATKIN & THYME Calvin Armchair in Terracotta Velvet and Linen, £449 atkinandthyme.co.uk
BROWNS
Katharine Carnaby Eaton 120 x 180cm rug, £515 brownsyork.co.uk
RODGERS
This modern designer style rug with its bold colours and shapes is perfect for a contemporary home. rodgersofyork.co.uk
WEAVER GREEN
Nomad Tarifa Rug, £195 weavergreen.com
STUDIO TUFT
Handmade Bright Pastel Rug, £750 studiotu .com
SWOON EDITIONS
Maya Rug in Pink, £399 swooneditions.com
CURATED LIVING
Chindi Mat Rugs, £18 curatedliving.co.uk
The best rugs for comfort and style
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LOUIS DE POORTERE
Baobab Rug in Perriers Green, £438 therugseller.co.uk
RUGGABLE Iris Apfel Suzani Mosaic Lagoon Rug, £299 ruggable.co.uk
UK HOME LIVING
Elements Super Thick Rug in Ochre, 120mm x 170mm, £206.76 ukhomeliving.com
CULT FURNITURE
Sami Wool Rug, £249 cultfurniture.com
WHAT WE LOVE Tribal Moroccan Rug, £375 whatweloverugs.com
BROWNS Windsor 120 x 170cm rug, £110 brownsyork.co.uk
ARMAC MARTIN
Made from solid brass in Birmingham, all Armac Martin products are finished by hand. The MIX Cabinet Knob with Backplate brings a striking industrial look to interior cabinetry, £70.80. armacmartin.co.uk
UK BATHROOMS
This premium metal tissue box can be either freestanding or wall hung and is available in 6 on trend, sublime finishes to co-ordinate with your bathroom brassware, £64.99. ukbathrooms.com
JUNG
Jung’s classic LS990 switch looks great in gentle pink Rose Pâle, part of Le Corbusier's colour system. There are also wall paints, tiles and other accessories in the same colour, from £69. swtch.co.uk
DOWSING & REYNOLDS
Add interest to a high contrast interior with toggle switches. Each switch is unique, and you can personalise them further with a choice of toggle finishes, from £39. dowsingandreynolds.com
WODAR
From sleek and modern to timelessly traditional, Wodar has a tap to suit. Having instant boiling water, alongside filtered cold and warm water – all from a single tap – is convenient and prevents water waste. wodar.com
SWITCHES, KNOBS AND TAPS MAKE ALL THE DIFFERENCE
Transform your home this season with the Litecraft and BHS concession. With a stunning display of bespoke lighting collections, the Litecraft Leeds in-store location has all of your lighting needs covered.
With constant new arrivals coming to both BHS and Litecraft, you can be assured that there is something to suit every home. More excitingly, BHS has recently expanded their best-selling lighting lines with brand new matching wall lights, lampshades, diner pendants and more due to popular demand. Continuing to keep on trend with all the latest in lighting design, you can expect a variety of sculptural accent lighting to act as pieces of visual art in your décor, as well as new ranges of glass lighting with tinted, textured, or abstract details to emphasise an ethereal and sophisticated look in your home.
For rustic, japandi, and boho interiors following a more natural aesthetic, you can expect to find gorgeous handcraft and raw material inspired ceiling lights and lampshades to bring a feeling of authenticity with a connection to nature, offering a calm, relaxing, and inviting aura within your home. Take your pick from luxury eco-friendly materials such as ceramic, rattan, linen, wood, and seagrass.
Find all your task lighting needs for your kitchen or bathroom too with a fantastic selection of practical lighting for every room in your home, such as under cabinet lights, spotlights, and track lighting options for the kitchen, providing focused and bright illumination. As well as IP44 and above rated lighting for your bathroom and the outside of your home, offering water resistance while still providing a stylish aesthetic. The
Litecraft Leeds location also has a fantastic selection of children’s lighting.
Don’t miss stunning designer statement pieces at Litecraft either, with the Visconte lighting range, offering the most luxury lines with unique artistic designs to wow your guests at every turn, acting as perfect entrance hall, stairwell, kitchen island, or dining table centrepieces. Their designer lines showcase a variety of quality details such as K9 crystals and prisms, french gold finishes, cascading pendant designs, and LED integration for energy efficiency.
Why not take a trip down to the Litecraft and BHS concession in Leeds and find the perfect lighting fit for your home. They are open seven days a week with free customer parking, and free 24-48 hour delivery or in-store pick up available.
Royd Lane, Wortley Ring Road, Leeds LS12 6AE, 0113 263 4455
Unique artistic designs will wow your guests at every turn
ROCKETT ST
GEORGE Suave Sofa in Caramel Gold Velvet, £1,695 rockettstgeorge.co.uk
RODGERS Hypnos Chiltern Deluxe Divan Set, £POA rodgersofyork.co.uk
WHAT WE LOVE Large Vintage Runner, £485 whatweloverugs.com
GO MODERN Bonaldo Saddle Sofa, £3,090 gomodern.co.uk
L.ERCOLANI Reprise Upholstered Lounge Chair, £2,380 lercolani.com
SHIMU Brown Glass Bud Vase, £95 shimu.co.uk
How brown became a style statement
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HARTLEYS BEDROOMS 4-drawer Bedside Unit in Dark Evola, from £800 hartleysbedrooms.co.uk
Southwark Tallboy, £629 swooneditions.com
UK HOME LIVING Buckingham 3 Seater Sofa in Vintage Leather Cognac, £2,895 ukhomeliving.com
KARLSSON Wall Clock in
Caramel Brown, £85 fiveanddime-interiors.com
SWOON EDITIONS Raffi a Chest of Drawers, £699 swooneditions.com
BROWNS 2 Seater Sofa (headrests optional extra), £2,679 brownsyork.co.uk
An elegant hotel within walking distance of York is set to open this March and will feature 11 individually styled and beautifully appointed rooms. The former Holgate Bridge Bed and Breakfast has been taken over by York-based businessman, Nick Bradley, and is currently undergoing a complete renovation to transform the Grade II listed townhouse into an independent hotel: New Holgate.
Split across four floors, the hotel will comprise a combination of Double Rooms, Luxury Suites, and Family Duplexes, with hot chocolate machines and gaming stations. Communal spaces will include a bar and restaurant, private dining area and stunning gardens with pizza oven to be enjoyed by both guests and local residents. The second phase of development will see the opening of a cinema room, whisky lounge and gaming room, all contained within the basement of the property, later this year.
New Holgate promises a striking mix of old and new, as it celebrates rejuvenation and vibrancy in the historic city of York. The building is being sympathetically renovated and will retain a number of original features including flagstone flooring, exposed brick walls, ceiling roses and cornicing. The stylish space will have strong nods to the industrial history of Holgate, through the use of metals including iron beams and carefully selected artwork.
An eclectic mix of bold and vibrant colours, coupled with a balance of sumptuous furnishings and raw metals, will create a truly cosmopolitan experience. Throughout the building, guests will uncover interesting features such as sliding iron and glass doors, large rainfall showers as
well as a complete wall of wine bottles.
Located with private parking, the hotel is within walking distance of the train station, York Racecourse and many of York’s leading attractions, making it the perfect base for tourists to explore the city. Whilst being situated in the residential area of Holgate means it can also be a place to relax and unwind for the local residents.
“To be able to create something new for York is an opportunity that I haven’t taken lightly. My team and I have thought really carefully about how we can be the space for the local residents to enjoy, just as much as the holiday makers. We’re designing something warm, welcoming, exciting; the heart of Holgate,” explains Nick Bradley.
newholgate.com
why everyone is talking about…NICK BRADLEY DRAWING UP THE PLANS
