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READY, STEADY, COOK- OFF, Two Chester Chef’s take on the ultimate challenge

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“It’s the first day of autumn! A time of hot chocolatey mornings, and toasty marshmallow evenings, and, best of all, leaping into leaves!”

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ovember is dedicated to the wonderful world of food and drink, and it promises to tantalise the taste buds of food lovers and drink connoisseurs alike. We meet James Spallone, Chinawhite’s founder, to talk about the celebrity haunt and his success in bringing the brand to Manchester (p.21). We check out some of our favourite partners luxury Christmas gift lists (p.41).

Some of the regions top chefs go head to head in Ready, Steady, Cook-off, creating some mouthwateringly tasty dishes (p.67), meanwhile our roving food reporter checks our a food lovers heaven in Northern France (p.94). We spend 5 minutes, getting to know Chester based fashion designer, Matthew O’Brien (p.38). As the mercury outside approaches freezing point, a snug and stylish winter coat is what’s needed to keep warm this wintertime (p.32).

Our family pages take on a sustainable feel this month (p.57), with amazing socially responsible

gifts and goodies for a feel-good festive season.

There are top ideas for presents for animal lovers, from fluffy Alpaca to lucky cats. A dash of sparkle and a whole house full of interiors inspiration fill our Home pages this issue (p.111).

We have an exclusive interview with worldrenowned interior guru Nina Campbell as she visits the stunning Combermere Abbey (p.118) to celebrate with friend and custodian, Sarah Callander-Beckett, the success of a 26-year renovation and leaving a legacy. And our friends at Kitchen Architecture help us plan the perfect entertaining space for the season ahead (p.124).

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Celebrity Party Liaison We talk to James Spallone, Chinawhite’s founder

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Christmas List

Our top luxury picks this festive season

Ready, Steady, Cook-Off

Two Chester Chef’s take on the ultimate challenge

Montreuil-Sur-Mer

A slice of foodie heaven in Northern France

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010 | Contributors

014 | My life in Cheshire

Abigail Owen, Architect at Base Architecture & Design shares her life in Cheshire with us 017 | Notebook

Your guide to the finest things to do in Cheshire and beyond

COLLECTION 025 | Jewellery & Watches

From exquisite rings or the latest jewellery trends, explore our sparkling array of diamonds, gems and ticking treasures

STYLE 029 | Fashion News

Sartorial indulgence for men and women, from shopping to style inspiration.

032 | Winter Warmers

The best coats to keep you snug and stylish this season 038 | 5 Minutes with Matthew O’Brien

We catch up with the Chester based fashion designer about his career success and future plans

HOME 111 | Interiors News

The very latest news, advice and trends from the world of interior design

HEALTH, BEAUTY & WELLNESS 049 | Health, Beauty & Wellness

We review some of the best beauty products, treatments and fragrances

FAMILY 057 | Family

Our family pages take on a sustainable feel this month, with amazing socially responsible gifts and goodies for a feel-good festive season 060 | Pet’s Corner

All the very latest news and fabulous things for your furry family members

FOOD & DRINK 063 | Food & Drink

From fine dining restaurants and enticing new menus to the best cocktail bars in the Northwest.

Explore chef interviews, gourmet food and drink news

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070 | 5 Minutes with Laura Bamber We chat to Laura Bamber, Operational

Director at The Ivy Collection about The Ivy Spinningfields’ first year

TRAVEL 081 | Travel

The finest hotels and travel inspiration from across the world. First-class reviews and holiday recommendations, from UK retreats and European city breaks to far-flung tropical beaches 089 | Discovering Dubai

Michael Gates took a first class trip with Destinology to the United Arab Emirates to sample their most luxurious hotels 099 | Local Scene

Our social pages this month are filled with fizz, fun, fundraising and a whole lot of fashion from the region’s events

DRIVE 103 | Drive

Behind the wheel of the latest luxury motors, from classic cars to the fastest four-wheelers; whether it sail, fly, ride or drive 106 | Waiting for the Raptor

Our resident petrolhead James checks out the latest SUV, which stands out from the crowd from Maserati, the Levante

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Sarah Callander-Beckett and Nina Campbell discuss architecture, interiors and craftsmanship of Combermere Abbey 122 | Trend - Christmas Gift Guide

This month we’ve taken over the page to provide some inspirational gifts for interiors lovers 124 | Architectural Family Living

This new build home in Cheshire was in need of a functional, design-led kitchen and entertaining space for all the family

PROPERTY 123 | Property News

Top news from the buzzing property market in Cheshire and beyond 128 | Property Listings

Find palatial properties available from Jackson Stops throughout our fabulous County

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CHESHIRE ABIGAIL OWEN, ARCHITECT, BASE ARCHITECTURE & DESIGN

How would you describe yourself ?

Passionate about what I do. Practical. Motivated.

Determined.

Where is home? And work?

Home is Waverton where I live with my partner and our one-year-old twins in a home we plan to ‘do-up’. On a day-to-day basis I manage the team at our Christleton Road office in Chester where we work on schemes across Cheshire, the North West and North Wales.

What did you want to be when you were younger?

Always an architect! From an early age I could be found drawing ideas for changing the layout for my family home primarily focused around making my bedroom bigger! Handdrawing of ideas is still very much a part of how I work today.

Name a few of your favourite places to be...

I love spending time with the family in Chester, as it has so much to offer, for example, the market with its independent retailers and Storyhouse, an iconic building that is great for the regeneration of Chester. I also love exploring the great outdoors - close to home there is some beautiful countryside along with walks along the canals.

What inspires you?

From an architecture point of view, I don’t have a specific architect I look to for inspiration. My source of inspiration

“From an early age I could be found drawing ideas for changing the layout for my family home” is often taken from the families I work with to adapt their homes and come up with a unique design to enhance their lifestyle and living environment.

What was the last gift you gave someone?

A box of doughnuts for the team for ‘doughnut Friday’.

Tell us a fun fact?

Since I became a mum to twins I am immeasurably more organised as my life outside of work is now run like a military operation!

Who or what would you place in Room 101?

Selfies.

What’s been your biggest life lesson?

Things that mean the most can be the hardest to achieve, but with determination, you can succeed. I relate to this after studying for eight years to become an architect... and not forgetting running the London marathon three years ago. www.basearchitecture.co.uk

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A Fairytale Christmas Mansion

Enter a magical Christmas

mansion themed with all of your favourite fairy tales and decorated with special lighting and stunning decorations. Seasonal music adds to the festive atmosphere as you work your way through enchanting rooms - from the grandeur of the state rooms through to the servants’ quarters. There’s a special festive treat awaiting you at the end! National Trust members are required to pay entry to this special seasonal event. www.tattonpark.org.uk/events

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Chester Zoo Lanterns

What’s On? Dates for the Diary

Marvel Universe Live!

Marvel returns to Manchester Arena with a new show featuring Guardians of the Galaxy and more than 20 favourite Marvel superheroes and villains.

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Ice Village Manchester

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Luxury Christmas Shopping at The Royal Exchange

Projections Light-up Royal Albert Dock

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The series of large-scale projections to light up the inner-quay side of the Merseyside Maritime Museum will span over 85 metres in width and 17 metres in height and are destined to be one of Liverpool’s most unique winter spectacles that are a part of the city’s incredible River of Light Festival.

Set off on The Great Christmas Expedition to discover exotic illuminated wildlife and animal characters in nine different fantastical worlds; each one different to the last. Give your family memories they’ll never forget with a little sparkle, a sprinkling of snow and a lot of magic…

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The Gruffalo’s Child

Enjoy stunning Victorian carol singers, a string quartet, complimentary gift wrapping, prosecco and mince pies as you browse at The Royal Exchange Manchester’s luxury Christmas shopping event.

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Follow the Gruffalo’s child on her adventurous mission in Tall Stories’ enchanting adaptation of the much-loved picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. Let your imagination run wild with songs, laughs and scary fun for everyone aged 3 to 103.

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Liverpool International Horse Show

This November Cathedral Gardens will be re-imagined as the Ice Village and will include Santa’s Grotto, a brand new ice rink, and traditional market stalls selling Christmas gifts plus festive food and drink. The showpiece attraction will be the Ice Cavern: a purpose-built temporary structure with an interior temperature maintained at a shivery minus-10ºC.

Ru Paul’s Drag Race UK Tour See all of the charisma, uniqueness, nerve and talent from the BBC’s newest hit show live on stage hosted by drag queen extraordinaire Alyssa Edwards.

Liverpool’s iconic equestrian spectacular features a huge line up of International horse & riders, unrivalled family entertainment alongside extensive luxury shopping, new premium food and drink outlets that will keep the Champagne flowing until late.

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Crafty Nectar

Craft cider pioneers Crafty Nectar has launched the world’s first-ever cider advent calendar.

This calendar includes; 24 award-winning craft ciders from the UK’s finest producers, interactive tasting notes, producer stories and reviews, plus cute Santa hats for your favourite ciders.

Whether you’re cider lover or a newbie, this cider advent calendar will take you on a voyage of discovery across the UK. Yes, ‘yule be sorry’ if you miss out!’ £75, www.craftynectar.com

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The 12 Curries of Christmas

Spice up your countdown to Christmas with 12 fragrant blends and recipes to make fantastic curries from around the world.

Behind each window in this stunning advent calendar is one recipe and a spice blend - just add a few fresh ingredients to create a delicious curry to feed four people. This unique advent calendar makes an impressive gift for curry and spice lovers. £29.95, www.thespicery.com

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12 Days to Shine Missoma

Each window of the 12 Days To Shine calendar conceals a selection of bestselling pieces, Missoma must-haves, and new arrivals, all worth over £695. This calendar includes an array of luxury pieces from a gold mini molten necklace and gold double chain bracelet to a cosmic graffiti starry eyes trinket purse and cosmic graffiti notebook. This is the ultimate gifting treat. £395, www.missoma.com

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The Circus is Coming to Town Circus 1903 Costume Designer Angela Aaron on delving into the rich history of Circus for design inspiration

“T

he circus is coming to town” is a time-honoured phrase of pure Americana, but there’s nothing clichéd about Circus 1903, because from boots to braces, this circus is pure imagination.

Circus 1903 is the product of many creative minds, and one of the most important is the veteran costume designer Angela Aaron. Angela has worked on everything from major theatrical productions, to billion hit music videos and the TV commercials we watch during prime time, but this Los Angeles based designer felt challenged

by Circus 1903.

“Each production presents different challenges, this time we had to take a black and white past and bring it into the present in believable colour,” she said, “everything had to be just right or it was back to the drawing board. We wore out many pencils, erasers and seamstresses!”

When the idea Circus 1903 was first floated by Producers Simon Painter, Tim Lawson, and Director Neil Dorward, no

one truly understood the size of the challenge in front of them. For Angela it meant six months of research followed by hundreds of drawings, and then hundreds more as the stories of these fabulous performers changed and took shape.

“It was never a case of one costume for each performer,” said Angela, “in the small travelling circuses of the early 1900s, everyone did everything, so we created street clothes, performance costumes and contemporary costumes that reflected various cultural groups that commonly

performed. It wasn’t easy.”

While audiences might not notice the details as they whirl by above their heads, Angela certainly does: “We have to please everyone. Performers need comfortable costumes that stretch in every direction they want to go, producers want costumes that last a season on the road, and I need to have the ideal material in the right colour with the perfect details to make everything come together.”

Angela sourced fabrics and materials worldwide, from the U.S., France, Korea, Germany, Japan and Great Britain, but built the costumes in the United States using seamstresses and tailors nationwide.

Making the costumes was only step one, they were then dyed and aged, put through processes to help them look like the cast has been on the road for, well, about a hundred years. Sometimes the process takes specialised dyes and real antique techniques from the period and sometimes it took... a cup of tea. “New, bright fabrics not only don’t match the palette, they don’t look good under bright stage lights, and we have to dull the materials, so we wash them in a strong breakfast tea.”

Circus 1903 is a symphony of detailed colour and artistry using the talent of artists like Angela Aaron, to bring the true spirit of theatre and circus back to audiences worldwide.

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Party Liaison Craig Hough talks to the founder of celebrity haunt Chinawhite about his success in bringing the brand to Manchester

Over the last 12 months, Chinawhite Manchester has established itself in the city and now boasts a busier weekend than the original London club. What made you choose the move to Manchester over any other city?

We were initially looking at different cities and we were even thinking about international ones. We had tried a couple of franchises, including Northern Ireland, but ultimately we felt that to achieve the same results as London, we would need to be in total control of marketing and operations. We started our research and saw how vibrant the Manchester scene was and straight away we all thought it was an ideal location. We came back five or six times before our final decision, however, I fell in love with the city a little bit more every time we came.

During one of our last visits, while having dinner, weirdly someone called me and asked if we were looking for a site in Manchester. This is how we set eyes on the now Chinawhite Manchester venue. It was the old Milton Club in Milton House and when we saw it, we immediately saw the potential.

It’s a beautiful building with a unique entrance which creates a little journey as you arrive. We

“We had no desire to be a London club in Manchester we wanted to be a Manchester space”

agreed on the deal the next day and the paperwork was done very quickly. I will always consider the manner in which we found the site as a very happy accident!

Many London clubs have attempted to set up in Manchester and failed. What made Chinawhite’s move so successful and are there any plans to open any further venues in the north?

What we wanted to do was build a club for Manchester. We had no desire to be a London

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club in Manchester we wanted to be a Manchester space. We knew we were building a great product and the aim was to create organic growth. We’ve worked closely with local people that gave us insights about Manchester’s nightlife and we’ve quickly built a strong relationship with our clients and reached a great footfall. With all the shareholders, we all knew that what we would build would work and we really worked hard on it and hoped people would want to come. We had a well-established brand in London however we were all very aware that Manchester wasn’t London so adapted our business model to fit the city. We would love to open more venues in the north and have progressed well with plans for Newcastle and we’re also looking at other cities.

The venue is a well-known celebrity hotspot, with A-list celebrities such as Drake being a visitor. Are there any interesting stories you can share?

Drake hired out Chinawhite on his recent tour after an arena gig. It was last minute, but we couldn’t really say no. We have such a broad cross-section of clientele and we are lucky enough to also have regular visits from some very well known faces from the sport and entertainment industries. We always try to create an environment where everybody feels comfortable and I think that is part of our success.

I do have a celebrity story to share but it happened in London. I always look for DJs that are a little bit different and I knew that Connor Cruise – Tom’s Cruise’s adopted son – was a DJ. So, I’d been chasing him for six months, leaving messages on social media platforms but couldn’t get hold of him. Then, out of the blue, I got a call from CAA in LA, to say Connor Cruise was going to be in London and they knew I was trying to get in touch with him. They asked me if I’d like him to do a DJ set but that he would need a chaperone as he was still 17. So I booked him in and got everything sorted. Then around 5pm on the day, I got a call

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from an American number and it was a member of the security team asking if Connor’s dad could come along and asked if that was OK? I tried my hardest to pause for five seconds before mumbling out “I think we can manage that”. As he’s a very popular guy I also had to work out a way to get him in without him being photographed. We managed to find a local shop on Oxford Street that was attached to our fire exit. We spoke to the owner and asked if a famous personality could come in. The owner tried to find out who was it, but I told him I really couldn’t say. He somehow came to the conclusion that is was David Cameron and was very excited, so I just kept quiet. That night I got the phone call, the car pulled up and Tom Cruise arrived with a very small entourage. As he walked in, the shop owner grabbed me by the arm and said “this is not David Cameron” and was absolutely furious with me. We then took Tom downstairs and he intently watched his son who was a fantastic DJ. He was incredibly polite and really complimentary of our team. He said thank you and the shopkeeper finally worked out who he was. They took photos with him and I really regret not asking myself.

The next day The Daily Mail published a story with the headline, “Who knew you could make a sneaky exit from Chinawhite through a tourist shop?” Luckily for us it was the day he announced his divorce to Katie Holmes and the headlines continued for days.

On 7th November Chinawhite Manchester will reach their first birthday, what will you be doing to celebrate?

We’re hosting a massive party to celebrate our first

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“It’s very easy to work with the bigger charities but we wanted to have a direct impact in Manchester, as the city has been so good to us” birthday! We’ve invited people from across Manchester and then will open the club to the public from 11pm so everyone can be involved in the celebration. We’ve partnered with some really cool Manchester brands like Couture Club, Nails Inc and The Blowout Bar Manchester and our headline sponsor Grey Goose will also be getting involved. I always think it is really important to give back so we’re partnering with Skullfades Foundation and Elle for Elle donating portions of people’s bills to the charity.

Talking of Skullfades Foundation and Elle for Elle, what motivated you to get involved with both charities?

We wanted to support something local. It’s very easy to work with the bigger charities but we wanted to have a direct impact in Manchester, as the city has been so good to us. I was introduced to Elle for Elle and The Skullfades Foundation and I really liked both projects, they are both really different, but both have incredible results. I really liked Ged’s story and understood the issue with homelessness in the city as soon as we arrived, so it felt more than natural to support the foundation.

Having worked in hospitality for over 15 years what have been your career highlights?

There have been so many amazing moments; I’ve met most of my idols, seen the strangest things that nobody would ever believe, enjoyed incredible impromptu performances from superstars, dance-offs between supermodels and film stars. These things all create such wonderful memories for everyone who was there at the time and really leave you with the feeling of “did that really happen?”. The fact that our brand is still relevant after 21 years is super and the experience of opening here has been fantastic, long may it continue.

With your first birthday coming up and 2020 around the corner, what is next for the Chinawhite brand?

We’re now quite advanced with our Newcastle plan, we’ve already found a site and people are already talking about our expansion there. But it will be a different offer, which will be revealed as we move forward with our plans. We also want to do something else in Manchester and introduce a new concept, so we’re always keeping a lookout for new sites. We also do a lot of club swaps at the moment especially in Europe and the US. We’d love to open in the US but it’s such a complicated market but they like the fact we have a unique following so we’ll be doing some more events there next summer. www.chinawhite.com

Regarding Elle for Elle, domestic abuse is something that isn’t talked about and I felt we could do something to make people more aware of that. We have a lot of girls in the club so I wanted to make sure we partnered with a women’s charity moving forward. We’re going to do a cosmetic collection box in the club across the Christmas period. It’s something we think our clubbers will want to get involved with.

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Collection 100 Years of Buccellati

This year, Buccellati – one of the most distinguished names in the industry – celebrates 100 years of being in the jewellery game. The House was founded back in 1919 by Mario Buccellati, who opened his first stores in Italy before taking his exquisite creations further afield. Today, Buccellati jewels are admired worldwide not only for their design and genuine craftsmanship, but also for the house’s signature engraving techniques, which date back to ancient goldsmith traditions of the Italian Renaissance.

To celebrate the centenary, the House has announced a brand new Buccellati-cut diamond, carefully created in collaboration with industry leader Taché Diamonds. An impressive amount of expert craftsmanship and extensive study went into its creation, with the first sample taking up to year to finalise. The result is one of pure excellence, diamonds boasting multiple facets, unleashing a particular and unparalleled beauty. Not only are the diamonds well-proportioned and romantic, they are also perfect for the stunning new creations in the form of rings, pendants, earrings and a bracelet. www.buccellati.com

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Keep Watch The House of Breguet has unveiled the Marine watch collection for women, inspired by the oceans and dedicated to modern-day female explorers. Using its wealth of watchmaking knowledge, and specialism in guillochĂŠ, Breguet has designed an original motif that reflects the flow of waves on the dial and decorated its second hand with a maritime flag representing the initial of Breguet. True to tradition, this collection combines refinement and beauty with technical performance, with the timepiece available in steel, rose or white gold.

Marine Collections, POA, www.breguet.com

Jewellery & Watch news W O R D S : J O A N N K H AT I B

Shine Bright like a Diamond

Giovanni Raspini AW19/20

Italian brand, Giovanni Raspini, has launched its 2019/2020 collections for autumn/winter, with flawless pieces that reaffirm the strong, contemporary identity that has long been synonymous with the brand. The modern, edgy designs harmoniously combine textures and colours to create unique rings, bracelets and necklaces making up five new collections, each boasting a symbolic name. The collections, which include four for women and one for men, feature pieces that expertly mix metals and gemstones to create a truly striking effect.

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CARAT* London has proudly announced the launch of Gentle Diamonds; a new platform that effortlessly combines art and science to bring the world of lab grown diamonds to the UK. Featuring the exact same physical, atomic and elemental properties as mined diamonds, but without the mining, Gentle Diamonds allows customised rings to be created online, using a completely sustainable method. CARAT* London has become the very first national retailer to offer this incredible new technique within the UK and available online.

Gentle Diamonds, POA, www.caratlondon.com

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Two Minds

Iconic fashion brand DKNY has teamed up with The Swarovski© Group to create a collaboration like no other, inspired by the diverse culture and effortless style of New York City. The collection includes statement rings, earrings, necklaces and bracelets made of mixed materials. Each piece is expertly finished with highquality rhodium, gold and rose gold plated metals, and embellished with crystal details to add Swarovski’s signature sparkle. The pieces feature the recognisable DKNY logo or the renowned DKNY padlock.

DKNY New York and The City Streets – In Motion collections, www.shadesoftime.co.uk

TREND: Art Deco While nowadays the world may be in a constant rush to move forward, when it comes to jewellery, sometimes you just can’t beat the classic. Art Deco style originated in France prior to the First World War and it quickly became a style that influenced an entire era, forming the inspiration behind everything from architecture and furniture to fashion and jewellery. The style’s bold geometric patterns and use of rich colour make it a trend that truly stands the test of time.

Red crystal and faux pearl clip earrings by Oscar de la Renta, £439; Green crystal and faux pearl clip earrings by Dolce & Gabbana, £675; Olivia Button gold-dipped quartz bracelet by Larkspur & Hawk, £2,160; www.net-a-porter.com

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On the Ball Distinctive and opulent, the Dior Grand Bal Opera collection is inspired by the grand world of classical opera. The collection, which includes ten unique watches, features the striking Dior Inversé 11½ self-winding calibre, which replaces the oscillating weight on the dial rather than the back and is adorned with gold and diamonds in a layered fashion, parallel to the beautiful dresses of Christian Dior. The watches also come in a new case design; square with rounded edges to characterise the extravagant architecture of Parisian opera.

Dior Grand Bal Opera collection, POA, www.dior.com

Hop, Skip and Jump

John Robinson was at his daughter’s school when he first noticed the Hopscotch pattern painted on the ground and was hit with a wave of inspiration. The concept was carefully developed and designed in-house, with the first Hopscotch collection launching almost ten years ago. With Princess Cut diamonds strikingly set in bars of gold, it quickly became one of the brand’s most iconic collections. This year, an exclusive, one-off set – featuring a necklace, ring and earrings – has been launched in celebration of DMR’s 50th anniversary.

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Style Mix & Match The autumn season can be challenging to dress for so why not raid your wardrobe and see what could go together? This midi-dress with boots, gilet and hat makes for seasonal styling and means you’re prepared whatever the weather. www.debenhams.com

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Festive Fun

Fashion news

Selfridges is welcoming KITRI founder Haeni Kim to Selfridges Exchange Square this December where she will host a festive fashion show alongside Selfridges’ buying manager, Poppy Lomax. Guests will enjoy canapés and prosecco while Haeni talks through KITRI’s party outfit edit for the Christmas season. Following the fashion show there will be a Q&A and a chance for guests to try on pieces from the collection.

6-8pm, Thursday 5 December, tickets available soon from www.selfridges.com

WORDS: FRANCESCA LEE-ROGERS

She Shall Go to the Ball

British accessories designer Meenu Graziani has unveiled the Hera heels. Made from 100 per cent leather, the pointed shoes incorporate chic electric blue and grey suede with blue and silver glitter polka dots.

Ideal for a touch of sparkle as the party season begins. £375, www.meenugraziani.com

The Jewel in the Crown

Astrid & Miyu has opened its first ever permanent space in Manchester. The London-based jewellery brand can be found on the accessories floor in Selfridges Trafford Centre. Set up by founder Connie Nam in 2012, the new addition comes as part of the accessories hall revamp. It features a selection of their best-selling jewellery styles including dainty yet edgy earrings, necklaces, rings and cuffs, and also Astrid & Miyu’s piercing service. www.astridandmiyu.com 30

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Wrap Up Warm

3 of the Best...

Christmas Frocks The weather is turning chillier so now is the time to invest in a jumper that you can pair with fitted jeans for effortless style

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This cashmere blend scarf has been inspired by the geometrical patterns of Africa, and the purple and orange colours make it ideal for autumn. Wear it with a neutral coat to make the colours pop even more. £230, www.juliabrendel.com

Fast Fashion

This new book is an investigation into the damage wrought by the colossal clothing industry – and the grassroots, high-tech, international movement fighting to reform it by The New York Times’ bestselling author and journalist Dana Thomas. Of particular interest is Dana’s research into the history of Manchester when it was knowns as ‘Cottonopolis’ and the at the time of Richard Arkwright’s manufacturing warehouses which dominated the city, and the impact this had on the global fashion industry. £14.99, www.waterstones.com

Embellished with all-over sequins, the Sawyer dress ensures you’ll dazzle after dark. Wonderfully flattering, it’s cut to a figure-hugging silhouette with a dipped back, scooped neckline and long sleeves. £199, www.hobbs.com

This disco feverstyled Kimberley cape dress has hand-embellished details with sparkling beads and sequins. The mini length, angel wings and halterneck creates a ’70s silhouette inspired by retro glamour. £99, uk.monsoon.co.uk

This pretty black swing dress features an elegant keyhole high neck and long floaty sleeves and guarantees stand-out style.

Simply add black strappy heels for the perfect party look. £45, www.wallis.co.uk

A Time Gone By

Did you know that hand muffs were first introduced to women’s fashion in the 16th century and was popular with both men and women in the 17th and 18th centuries? By the early 20th century, they were only used in England by women. Hark back to a bygone era this winter with this one in slate grey. £100, www.baastool.co.uk

Back to School

This beautifully handcrafted Harlequin leather satchel makes a real statement piece and channels old-school charm; perfect for work. £129, www.maxwellscottbags.com

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WINTER Warmers The best coats to keep you snug and stylish this season

Faux Fur Leopard Print Coat, £230

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5 Minutes with

Matthew O’Brien Craig Hough talks to Chester based fashion designer Matthew O’Brien about his career success and future plans Your passion for fashion began at an early age, and by the time you were, 18 were lecturing third-year business students at Chester University. Where did the love of creating garments come from, and how did it develop in those early years?

In those earlier years, I was interested in electronics, robotics, graphic design, and web design. At the same time, I was running a clothing brand from my bedroom. I was always creative from a very young age and I won some of my first awards at the age of 8 for art and 3D sculpture. I think the art of constructing things has always been with me and never left. When developing my first clothing line geared towards the sportswear market my hunger for fashion and my passion for making evolved through fabric.

As the brand developed and my thirst for fashion grew, I started to produce more fashionforward collections and taught myself how to make more complex pieces. Then it dawned on me that I wanted to explore this further and delve into the fashion world to see if it was for me.

While studying fine art along with product design at a level I was able to make the most of these subjects and angle them towards garment decoration and fashion.

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At the beginning of you were fulfilling every role of the business, from design and pattern cutting to stitching the garments and marketing yourself. At what point did you look to create a team around you and set up a base in Chester?

Three years ago, I realised that I wanted to come back to Chester and open the first Matthew O’Brien store. I had been working from my studio space in Liverpool beforehand, and the Matthew O’Brien brand was beginning to grow legs. I had a lot of private clients and was working a lot in London at the time. I was showing in London fashion week and Paris seasonally but knew it was time to take the next step with the brand.

So I moved all my studio to my first store in the heart of Chester city centre. When I came back to the city, I started to build my team around me, starting with one seamstress. I was so used to running the company and producing all the garments along with producing the patterns alone, but then I realised that the store in Chester was a massive success and I needed more support to allow us to grow.

Could you talk me through the process of how your ready-to-wear collection is put together? Do you design with a clear narrative or woman in mind or is it purely about the clothes?

Our ready to wear collections are heavily inspired by our clients and their needs. I tend to take a number of hours each day to look back over what’s been really successful, whilst also going over suggestions and requests from clients as to what they would like to see in the collection. I pride myself on being able to have a great range of design aesthetics being represented within the store and being able to be so reactive to customer’s needs within the ready-to-wear collections. When it comes to designing the new ready-to-wear collections, I constantly draw ideas I have when they come to mind and save them until I can put all the ideas together. I then pair this information with other inspiration points which can range from architecture to fabrics.

Clients can come to me at any time within their search for their perfect item of clothing. We have clients that come to us with a solid idea of what suits them along with having ideas on colours, shapes, and materials. We also then have the clients that come to me with the aim for me to have total creative freedom knowing the occasion of which they will wear their item. With our bridal clients, we find that people are heavily exposed to bridal dress ideas online and they are not able to find that anywhere, so they come to me so I can create their perfect garment.

How do you continuously come up with new and original ideas and keep yourselves motivated to design new collections?

I find myself being constantly inspired and motivated through contact with different clients each day that all have different tastes and needs.

On an average day, I see around six clients, which could range from bridal to bespoke evening wear to menswear. Throughout the day, my design skills are pushed as I explore new ways of designing and making sure we create something truly unique and innovative.

You have won countless awards in your short career, which has meant the most to you?

It has to be the title of Britain’s Top Designer for the whole of Britain. Winning such a prestigious award at 19 really gave me the confidence and boost to continue on the path I’m on. I’ve recently been awarded the Young Business Person Of The Year, which I’m incredibly proud of. I feel this is such an important award for me as this recognises my successes within business and not just design.

What does 2020 have in store for Matthew O’Brien?

I’ve plenty of plans including opening new stores in other major cities, growing the brand and its offering, gaining more stockists nationally and internationally. I also want to make our annual shows even bigger and better and also branch out and introducing a number of other lines including equestrian wear and my own homeware range. www.mattobrien.co.uk

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Christmas

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Christmas

Stocking Fillers Our handpicked guide to help you put a smile on someone’s face this festive season

Small Darley, Small Printed Grain In Lipstick Red The Small Darley is iconic with the Mulberry signature Postman’s Lock and is perfect for carrying essentials or used to keep valuables secure inside an everyday bag. £595, www.mulberry.com

Round Tree Cufflinks, Silver Metal

These timeless round cufflinks are finished in metallic silver. Featuring a subtly embossed Mulberry tree, they are designed with a curved T-bar design and swivel-back fastening. £125, www.mulberry.com

Mariage Fréres Christmas Pudding Tea Christmas pudding in a cup with notes of cinnamon, nutmeg, brown sugar, flavoured with raisins, candied orange, cherry, almond, apple and vanilla. £26, www.mariagefreres.com

Bar Cufflinks, Brass Metal In Gold Simple and elegant cufflinks with a layered bar design secured with a swivel-back fastening. £135, www.mulberry.com

Sandisk Ixpand Wireless Charger

The perfect smartphone charging, photo back-up gadget gift. Simply place a phone on the sleek white pebble and enjoy super-fast wireless charging whilst the device simultaneously backs up all of your precious photo memories instantly. £89.99 (128 GB), £129.99 (256 GB), www.shop.westerndigital.com 42

Matthew Williamson Midnight Jungle

Inspired by the exotic and dense jungle terrain, the mix of natural honey, cedarwood and patchouli evoke the essence of the undergrowth of the midnight jungle. £49, www.matthewwilliamson.com

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Made from durable stainless steel and hand-bound in the finest quality Italian calf leather, the flask perfectly strikes the balance between traditional style and modern masculinity. You can also have your flask engraved or embossed with up to four initials or two lines of 25 characters. £49, www.aspinaloflondon.com

Spend some time with the amazing Master Model Builders at LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre Manchester and get some super cool tips and tricks on how to make your own LEGO® builds… not only that but you get to keep what you build. £100 for up to 2 people, www.manchester.legolanddiscoverycentre.co.uk

Brora Cashmere Cable Slouchy Hat

Embrace even the coldest of days with the cashmere cable slouchy hat as a welcomed companion. Complete with a charming pom-pom, this knitted hat can be worn loose or with the rim rolled up for a more fitted approach. £175, www.brora.co.uk

Links Double Medium Earrings

Heath The Face Set

Bold interlocking hoops dangle from the earlobe, reminiscent of punkish chain links. A strass crystal-encrusted lower link adds a bold element of feminine glamour. £395, www.mulberry.com

The exfoliating face wash contains biodegradable particles from Black Lava and Activated Charcoal to remove dead skin cells and pollution. The fast-acting Moisturiser with Hyaluronic Acid and Vitamin E is powered with Soliberine NAT to protect from aging Blue Light, delivering smooth, hydrated, shine-free skin.£24, www.heathlondon.com

Aber Falls Rhubarb & Ginger Gin

Subtle spices and tart rhubarb are perfectly balanced with the distinctive pine notes of juniper, warming the palate and finishing with a hint of ginger. 41.3% ABV , £24, www.ocado.com

Lava Moments

Bestow unforgettable moments with the three-part Perfect Stone Collection from Lava Moments. Enjoy the radiance of Arabian Glow, the playful combination of Mineral Of Essence, or feel the energy with Pebble Sands.

Available separately in sizes; large - £211, mini - £49, square - £80 or rectangle - £84, www.amara.com

Moccis

A hybrid of a sock and slipper in one, making them the perfect footwear for cozying up this Winter. They feature a soft leather sole, can be machine washed and are ethically hand-made in Sweden. £25, www.moccis.co.uk 43

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CHRISTMAS GIFT

SUGGESTIONS

from the Team at

DEBENHAMS Our handpicked guide to make sure you get Christmas gifting all wrapped up this year.

Harriet Carter, Assistant Buyer, Men’s and Women’s Gifts

Men’s travel set, each sold separately This year, my favourite gift has to be the Gents Society Faux Leather Accessories. The selection of travel accessories such as the travel or currency wallet and our gents everyday essentials communicate style as well as functionality designed to accommodate the demands of contemporary living, a perfect gift for the ‘dapper gent.’

Juliette Wall, Assistant Buyer, Women’s Gifts

Breathe face masks £15 My favourite gift for autumn-winter is our 7 days of facemasks set in our new body & bath range Breathe. The set offers a selection of soothing charcoal, enriching pink clay and invigorating green tea face masks which are perfect for both a gift or self-purchase.

Shona Matthews, Social Media Manager

Gin £30 Christmas is my favourite time of year because I get to spend time with all of my friends and family. This Parma Violet Gin is a great gift because it is perfect for sharing in a group over ice or in long drinks, and the purple colour really gets people talking.

I love that it comes with a glass, too.

Chloe Shilton, PR Assistant

Passport and luggage tag £15 I love travelling and I am going on holiday just after Christmas, so this set is definitely on my wish list. The passport holder and luggage tag are lightweight enough to go anywhere, and the suede finish makes me feel like I’m travelling in style. As well as this, pink is my favourite colour, so this gift is a must-have for me.

Hayley Betts, Head of PR and Social

Monogram bath fizzers, £4 pouches, £10 and mugs, £5 Finding a thoughtful gift for a loved one at Christmas can take a long time, but that’s why I think the monogram trend is great. The addition of a letter makes a simple gift a lot more personal, and with gifts starting at £4 it’s really hard to go wrong.

Debenhams has a fantastic selection of monogram gifts this year, I particularly love the ‘H’ bath bomb.

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McArthurGlen Designer Outlet Cheshire Oaks has everything to help my wishes come true this Christmas. With stylish designer fashion and must-have winter essentials for up to 60% less, there’s so many amazing gifts that I would just love.

And as ‘tis the season to drop hints, I’ll even leave out this handy list for my loved ones to see. What could be easier?

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HOBBS RRP £35 OUTLET £22

HINT #1

Sparkle never goes out of fashion, a must for every season.

GUESS RRP £125 OUTLET £79 MOLTON BROWN RRP £75 OUTLET £37.50

MARC JACOBS (WATCH STATION) RRP £189 OUTLET £122

FRENCH CONNECTION RRP £75 OUTLET £39

HINT #2

LULU GUINNESS RRP £45 OUTLET £29

KURT GEIGER RRP £109 OUTLET £79 PAUL COSTELLOE RRP £299 OUTLET £180

Cosy and stylish, the most thoughtful gift to receive.

TED BAKER RRP £329 OUTLET £197

HINT #3

There’s no such thing as too many shoes, extra points for glitter. cheshireoaksdesigneroutlet.com

Generosity begins at

DANIEL FOOTWEAR RRP £129 OUTLET £84

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ANNIE HAAK

The Annie Haak team shares the gifts they will be choosing for their family members Annie Haak, Managing Director

Stay Safe My Guardian Angel Gold Necklace, £60 I adore my twin sister Vicks and I will be gifting her the gold Stay Safe My Guardian Angel necklace with all my love. I love this piece as it has my signature charm on which is the My Guardian Angel then a heart with a Stay Safe engraved upon it, it says everything I would wish for my twin, Vicks.

Nysie Gunner, Social Media Coordinator

Santeenie Silver Charm Bracelet – Initial, £45 When it comes to gifts, a Santeenie charm bracelet wins every time! With so many beautiful charms to choose from, the Santeenie collection has something for each of my friends’ different styles and personalities – they can even build their very own, unique stack. This Christmas, I’ll be gifting my best friend the beautiful Santeenie Crystal Heart in Silver. I just love the way it sparkles with lots of Swarovski crystals, inspired by the most glamorous era of all time – the Golden Age of Hollywood.

Drew McGonell, Junior Graphic Designer

Santi Star Bracelet Stack, £160 This Christmas I will be giving my Auntie Angie the Santi Star Bracelet Stack with the Laughter Love Life motto heart charm. As she’s my own personal superstar who shines and keeps me laughing. This is the perfect gift to show her how much I love and appreciate everything she does for me.

Christina Gritsopoulou, Ecommerce & Marketing Manager

Bella Anna Silver Charm Bracelet – Initial, £85 My favourite kind of gifts are the thoughtful, sentimental ones, so I’d choose the Bella Anna for my amazing mum. It has a beautiful heart charm to symbolise my love for her, as well as an initial for a personal touch. With two strands for such a reasonable price, this charm bracelet is the perfect gift for someone special and it can be treasured for life.

Gareth Allen, Front/Back End Developer

The Marilyn Bracelet Stack, £420 The Marilyn stack is the perfect gift for my wife. She loves anything that sparkles, so I’m guaranteed to win some brownie points thanks to the Swarovski crystal detailing! It’s great that the bracelets can be worn individually or as a stack, making it a true investment piece that I’m sure my wonderful wife will enjoy wearing for a very long time.

Kathleen Nicholl, Digital Marketing Manager

Swarovski Sparkle Silver Bracelet – Jet Black AB, £62 I would choose the Swarovski Sparkle Silver Bracelet – Jet Black AB, its the perfect bracelet for my daughter as she loves dressing up for a night out! It twinkles and sparkles with its Jet Black coloured genuine Swarovski Crystals and at £62 it fits my budget! www.anniehaakdesigns.co.uk

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Health, Beauty

Wellness Festive

FITNESS

If you’re planning on

getting into shape for the season ahead, there’s no better time to kick start that new regime. With a Health & Spa membership at The Mere, you can enjoy all the facilities needed for regular workouts, including Technogym equipment, access to a personal trainer, a 20m swimming pool and over 60 exercise classes a week.

From £13 A Week*, www.themereresort.co.uk/membership

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SLEEPING BEAUTY Darker nights, shorter days and a significant drop in temperature all mean one thing; winter is here and it provides the perfect opportunity to introduce a new night-time skincare regime. When we sleep our skin goes into repair mode, free from the external stresses that daytime brings. As we rest, our body can put all its energy into cellular repair, rejuvenating and renewing the skin. For an evening ritual guaranteed to leave you with a glowing complexion upon waking, try Hydra Glow Sleep Mask by Cha Vøhtz, the new signature range from the Green People founder tailored for women aged 35+. It has been designed to boost collagen production and lock in moisture while you sleep and is enriched with 35 beautyenhancing actives. It feels gorgeously soft and creamy when applied and left our skin feeling glowing and revived.

Hydra Glow Sleep Mask (50ml), £32, www.greenpeople.co.uk

Health & Beauty news WORDS: MARY JANE GREENHALGH & LEILA BIBBY

EASY GROOMING Heath is a British men’s grooming brand that offers simple fuss-free skincare simple sleek luxurious packaging. This gift set is perfect for any man in your life and includes their hero face wash and moisturiser. The exfoliating face wash contains biodegradable particles from black lava and activated charcoal to remove dead skin cells and pollution, leaving skin clean. The fast-acting moisturiser with hyaluronic acid and vitamin E delivers smooth, hydrated, shine-free skin. £24, www.heathlondon.com

A RELAXING SOAK Magnesium bath flakes, sometimes called magnesium bath salts, are a highly concentrated form of magnesium supplementation, designed to be added to a bath or footbath. Soaking in a magnesium-rich bath helps promote relaxation and sooth tired and aching muscles, allowing full body exposure to a concentrated solution of magnesium chloride. A gentle and effective method of supplementation.

Magnesium Flakes (5kg), £39.95, www.betteryou.com

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LIMITED EDITION FAMILY AFFAIR Crème de la Mer has launched a limited edition version of their cult moisturising cream with new ravishing imagery. In their first collaboration, iconic photographer Mario Sorrenti and his daughter, emerging talent Gray, have united to design a new wrap for the cream.

The inspiration? Countless summers spent by the coast and their adoration of the ocean.

Which is, of course, the famous beauty brand’s eternal muse too.

Grab a pot before they go. £230, www.cremedelamer.co.uk

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MORNING TO NIGHT

DRINK UP

This all-in-one skincare fits all hydration needs and all rhythms of life. Used as a day care or a night mask, on the face and the eye contour, it moisturises, soothes and detoxifies the skin to restore its initial freshness.

Avène Hydrance Aqua Gel, £20, www.boots.com

As we age, natural hyaluronic acid levels within the skin deplete, and that loss of moisture means drier, rougher and lined skin which is no fun! This lightweight and comfortable serum features a powerful cocktail of RHA®, amino acids, antioxidants, vitamins and minerals to help strengthen skin and to improve and retain hydration.

RHA® strengthens the skin barrier and provides lasting hydration by forming a breathable mesh over the skin which soothes and plumps, while also gradually releasing the other active ingredients in the core formula for a targeted response to the visible signs of ageing. Who doesn’t want plumper and more toned skin?

RHA Serum, £85 (30ml), www.teoxaneshop.co.uk

SMELLING OF ROSES

EYE-OPENING Skin Caviar Eye Lift is the first eye-opening serum for the whole eye area, including brows.

La Prairie’s innovation is a potent combination of two formulas containing, among others, two powerful active ingredients – Caviar Premier and La Prairie’s Exclusive Cellular Complex, which uses cutting-edge biotechnological research to give new life and energy back to cells.

Infused with Caviar Premier, the full potential of caviar is unlocked for unmatched visible results – the eye contours and eyebrows appear redefined, the upper lids look tightened and crow’s feet are visibly reduced. Lower lids appear smoothed and under-eye bags and puffiness are diminished.

The complete eye area appears lifted and firmed. The gaze is revived, raised and redefined.

Skin Caviar Eye Lift, £360, www.harrods.com

Ever since Jo Malone CBE was a child, she has loved the smell of roses and so do we. From making rose water with handpicked petals from the garden as a little girl to mixing her first Bulgarian rose oil face mask. Officially marking her anniversary as a shopkeeper and scent artist, Jo Malone unveils the exquisite Rose Petal 25. This showstopping floral fragrance is fresh, pretty and girly and a real favourite of ours.

Rose Petal 25, £70 (50ml), www.joloves.com

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FINISHING TOUCHES Hair shouldn’t just look good but smell good as well! SHOW Beauty’s Decadence Hair Fragrance is a rich spray that leaves your locks rejuvenated and sweetly scented. It’s packed with essential vitamins and minerals to prevent colour fade, while shine-enhancing Jojoba oil restores strength. It’s enriched with light notes of coconut milk, rose water and a background of Madagascan vanilla for a floral yet fruity finish which smells delicious.

Show Hair Decadence Hair Fragrance (30ml), £56, www.harveynichols.com

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Ask the EXPERT

Andrew Collinge How do I prevent dry hair and split ends during the winter months?

My curls don’t last long, what am I doing wrong?

Central heating and dry icy winds can surprisingly, be just as damaging to your hair as hot summer days. To prevent dry hair and split ends, rehydrate your hair, using a moisturising shampoo and conditioner. Also, to keep your hair supple during winter months avoid over rinsing until it ‘squeaks’, as this will mean you will have rinsed out all of the conditioner which can cause dry brittle ends.

There could be a few reasons for this problem. Long, one-length hair can be resistant to holding a curl, therefore a few long layers will help tremendously in solving this problem. Also, it’s essential to use a styling product to give hold to your curls. A medium to firm hold blow-dry lotion applied evenly to towel-dried hair before styling will make all the difference.

My hair always falls out of updos, what am I doing wrong?

Freshly washed hair can be the problem as sometimes it’s too soft to style into an updo. Applying dry shampoo will help add texture to the hair and should help you achieve a longer-lasting style. It’s generally best to have shampooed your hair at least a day before you plan to wear it up. Applying a styling product to towel-dried hair prior to blow-drying will help considerably when putting hair up as it will give body and hold.

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What is a fail-safe party season hairstyle?

Braids, which are also bang on trend, are a great look for the party season and is also a fail-safe style that is petty much guaranteed to look just as good at the start of the evening as it is after a night on the dance floor. Braids can be worn in a variety of ways and not all the hair has to be braided. Braids help create the perfect party style as they can be accessorised to suit any occasion.

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Andrew Collinge, Creative Director, Andrew Collinge Hairdressing talks top tips for taking care of your hair this winter and party season

What is the one product I should definitely have in my arsenal this winter?

Co by Andrew Collinge Leave-In Hair Moisturiser is a fantastic product to carry around with you at this time of year. It’s a product that can be applied to the mid-length and ends between shampoos to rehydrate and moisturise hair. It’s also a product that will protect hair from heat damage when using electrical styling tools.

To apply simply spritz Hair Moisturiser into dry hair, leave-in and style accordingly. www.andrewcollinge.com

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Sew Little Time

Foxes seem to be everywhere at the moment and we like the idea of making our own. For ages 4 to 100, this fun fox felt sewing kit guides you through making your very own soft toy to keep or give away to a good home. Also available in a pack for kids craft parties! £15, www.kraftspace.co.uk

The Game Of Life

For all gaming geeks out there, young or old, this armchair bean bag has to be on your Christmas list.

Question is: Have you been naughty or nice? Made with two side pockets, perfect for the controller and snacks, it’s also wipe clean for those accidental spillages. Blame it on Pac-Man. £59.99, www.beanbagbazaar.co.uk

loves For Little Einsteins Mess and learning seem to be the best combination and these kits from the Natural History Museum are testament to that.

Sorry parents. Create and launch a rocket, concoct your own slime or make your breakfast fly. All in the name of science.

Ahem. £20, www.nhmshop.co.uk

Knit One… Purl One… Sweet dreams are guaranteed (well if looks are anything to go by) with these new award-winning knitted Moses baskets. Featuring a beautiful organic knitted liner in a quality palm leaf basket, the basket comes with a natural mattress. What’s more you can add to your look with matching accessories, from bedsheets to cellular blankets. All made with love.

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Pets’ Corner All the very latest news and fabulous things for your furry family members

Play-Time Without starting a huge political debate, we simply had to include these character toys for cats and dogs. Ahem.

Choose your favourite (or not) political personality and let your dog squeak away or your cat go nuts for catnip. I see these trending on social media come Christmas day…

Catnip toys, £7.50 and Squeaky dog toys, £17.50, www.pethatestoys.com

TEAR DROP HOME We love this twist on the traditional bird box from Nature Tree. Covered with bamboo and with trendy aqua-blue front and rear panels this any small feathered friend will love this home. There’s also a matching butterfly house and bee and bug hotel, so you can create your very own haven for wildlife.

Nesting box, Butterfly House and Bee and Bug Hotel, all £18.99 each, www.naturetree.co.uk

TAKE 5 - GIFTS FOR ANIMAL LOVERS

Fleeced New from our friends at Charley Chau are these double fleece dog blankets – just in time for the cooler months.

Super-soft and snuggly as well as practical, the fleece is breathable, moisture-wicking and anti-pil, which means that it washes beautifully time after time. Perfect for lining an existing bed or protecting the sofa! Shhh… I won’t tell. £45, www.charleychau.com

Dog & Daisy Cosmetic Bag

Noble Cushion

£54, www.bestofbritish.de

£21.95, www.thornbackandpeel.com

4 Hedgehog Clock

£28, shop.perkinsandmorley.com

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Seletti Standing Monkey Lamp

£270, www.redcandy.co.uk

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Lucky Cat

£18.99, www.geschenke.de

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for The Pied Bull, this independent hotel; eatery and brewery is now delighted to win the CH1 Chester BID Customer Service Award for Best Hotel/B&B of 2019! The team behind the success are now celebrating being named amongst the top service providers in the city of Chester following the ceremony held at Chester Town Hall.

The Pied Bull enjoys a prime location in the city with Chester Cathedral, the Town Hall and Storyhouse Theatre on the doorstep. With plans now in place for the Northgate Development in Chester, it is exciting times ahead for The Pied Bull as they continue to provide the best customer service to all guests. www.piedbull.co.uk

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A Taste of Berlin in Manchester

Corn Exchange Manchester has confirmed Döner Haus as the newest addition to its eclectic dining offering. Set to open later this year, the huge restaurant will serve Berlininspired quality kebabs and other German classics, alongside beers and cocktails. The 180-cover restaurant will take over the former Byron site in the iconic Grade II listed city centre building, which faces onto Cathedral Gardens and includes dining space in the atrium. The first-floor space will also be transformed into a stylish bar area. www.donerhaus.uk

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Bodegas Baron Sherry Xixarito Manzanilla Pasada En Rama

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Pale yellow in colour, this Manzanilla has an intense nose with woody notes, a touch of faded flowers and hints of nuts. On the palate, it is fleshy, very dry but with enough weight & texture and an excellent acidity that culminates in a slightly salty finish. www.bodegasbaron.es/en

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Maray Unveils Mouthwatering New Menu

The team behind one of Liverpool’s best-loved restaurants, Maray, has released a new menu across its three sites.

The menu features an array of incredible dishes including lamb shawarma with sweet potato puree, carrots with dates, wild rice and barley, hake with roasted red pepper and pomegranate and orange and pistachio chocolate tart. www.maray.co.uk

...with HARRI WILLIAMS, Head Chef at Carden Park Tell us what brought you to your current position?

After working in a much smaller hotel for three years I wanted to move back to a bigger establishment for a new challenge. I had already worked under Graham Tinsley previously, both at The Castle in Conwy and at Carden Park, but was returning this time as Head Chef.

What is your favourite style of food?

French-British cuisine with a modern twist.

What's your favourite ingredient and why?

Lemon - acidity is key in a dish.

What is your favourite drink?

In the winter, a nice glass of red wine. In the summer you can't beat a gin and tonic in the sun.

What piece of kitchen kit, could you not live without?

It may seem a cliché but the most valuable item for me is my chef's knife, I couldn't go a day without it.

Who inspires you and why?

It is hard to pick a single person, but I take a lot of inspiration from following different chefs across the world on social media, I think it's had a massive impact on the industry. When I first started in a kitchen the only way you could find inspiration was through reading books or spending time in different kitchens.

To be able to see what so many great chefs are producing on a daily basis is amazing.

What would be your desert island dish?

It's one of two things, either a ribeye with béarnaise sauce or a nice dressed crab.

What has been your most memorable meal?

When I was 17 I went for a meal with the Welsh Culinary Association to Simon Radley at the Chester Grosvenor, it was the first time I tried food of a Michelin standard and it still sticks with me ten years later. www.cardenpark.co.uk

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Ready, Steady,

COOK-OFF Inspired by the return to TV of BBC’s Ready Steady, Cook, we put two of Chester’s best chefs to battle

THE RULES:

Each chef was given a Donald Russell free-range turkey, a box of ingredients and challenged to come up with a unique dish using ingredients provided and anything you would find in an average kitchen cupboard.

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The Oakfield Executive Head Chef of The Oakfield at Chester Zoo, Ben Finchett created Parmesan-crusted turkey escalope, with lemon, kale & ricotta tortellini, tender stem broccoli and nut brown butter

INGREDIENTS Pasta Dough:

(enough to make 20-25 tortellini) 250g 00 flour 5 large egg yolks 2 large whole eggs Pinch of salt & pepper 1 tbsp of olive oil

Tortellini Filling: 280g ricotta Zest of one lemon 80g kale

Turkey Escalope:

4 x 150g turkey escalope’s (ask your butcher for these or alternatively your local supermarket will sell them) 3 eggs, whisked 100g plain flour 100g panko breadcrumbs 40g finely grated parmesan

Broccoli:

400g of tender stem broccoli

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METHOD For the Pasta Dough Place all into a food processor and blitz until it resembles breadcrumbs. Then decant on the worktop and work together until a smooth dough forms, if you are finding it a little dry just wet your hands and keep working it together. Once done wrap in cling film and leave to rest for 1 hour.

For the Tortellini Filling Cook the kale in a pan with some rapeseed oil and a good knob of butter and season with salt and freshly ground white pepper, once cooked chill. Meanwhile, mix the zest of one Lemon & the ricotta. Once the kale is chilled chop it up and mix with the lemon and ricotta mix, then place in the fridge.

For the Turkey Escalope Get 3 bowls and put the flour in one, the eggs in the second, and the breadcrumbs and parmesan in the third (make sure you season each in the bowls).

Starting with the flour dip your escalope in and fully coat, likewise with the eggs and the breadcrumb mix, please see picture for how they should look.

For the Tortellini Set up your pasta machine to the widest setting (10).

Start working your pasta through the machine, each time twice on the number working from 10 until two, if you feel confident try going down to one, so as your

pasta is nice and thin.

Then sprinkle some semolina on the worktop (to stop the pasta from sticking) and lay your pasta out. The pasta sheet should resemble a large rectangle. Now, get your mix out of the fridge and place a tsp of the mix in the centre of the pasta sheet and repeat with a four-inch gap in-between. Have a pastry brush at the ready with some water in a bowl. Then brush around the mix all along the pasta sheet and fold over, making sure you seal around the filling so there is no air at all (this will ensure your pasta doesn’t split). Then cut halfway between the space you left. Then attach the two corners and press together, this will give you your tortellini.

For the Broccoli Blanch for about 2-3 mins until they still have a bite.

Now you have everything prepared you just need to cook and assemble the dish.

Fry the turkey escalopes in butter and oil for 2 mins either side on a medium heat until golden. Place the tortellini in salted boiling water for 2 mins, then drain on some kitchen roll. In a pan put 80g of butter and when it starts to turn brown put your broccoli in to warm through, and squeeze in the juice of the lemon you used previously to make the tortellini, then arrange on your plate and enjoy. www.chesterzoo.org

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1539 Head Chef of 1539 at Chester Racecourse, Dan Speak created Turkey roulade, slow-cooked carrot, carrot puree, braised potato and creamed leeks

INGREDIENTS 500g Donald Russell turkey breast 200ml double cream 1 egg 1 leek finely sliced 2 carrots 1 star anise 2 large potato 200ml chicken stock 150g butter

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METHOD Start with the turkey roulade, remove skin and keep to one side, butterfly the piece of turkey breast to be 1.5cm thick, square off edges keeping the trim (you want around 100g of trim).

Next make the filling for the roulade, in a food processor place turkey trim, egg and 100ml of the cream, blend until smooth, then season with salt and pepper, in a bowl mix the turkey paste and a good pinch of the sliced leeks.

To put together the roulade place a piece of foil on your worktop, then 4-5 layers of cling film on top of this, next spread out the turkey skin onto the cling film, the evenly spread the butterflied turkey and finally the turkey paste. Roll up in just the cling film to make a fat sausage shape, then roll up in the foil and twist both ends till the sausage becomes quite tight, steam for 35 minutes.

For the carrot puree, sweat off evenly cut pieces of carrot in 50g butter, add star anise then half of the chicken stock, cook out until really soft, drain carrots remove star anise and blend until smooth, if you need to slacken off the puree add a little cream whilst blending, season and keep hot until needed.

For the slow-cooked carrot, (we use vacuum bags but I have given alternative method) place the carrot peeled and cut in half

lengthways in a small pan with 50g butter and 100ml of water, cook until softened but not falling apart, in a clean pan heat up some butter until foaming, add cooked carrot, cook out until nicely coloured keep hot for serving.

For the braised potato peel and cut out rectangles of potato, place in a deep ovenproof dish, place chicken stock in the dish (stock should reach halfway up the potato) put a knob of the remaining butter on top of the potato season and place in oven 180degrees for 30 minutes.

For the leeks, put raw leeks and remaining cream in a small pan, season well, bring to the boil then reduce to medium heat cook out for a further 5 minutes until the leeks have softened and the cream has reduced by two thirds.

To finish remove the turkey from steamer/double boiler, remove foil and cling film, get a heavy pan, put on high heat add a little oil the put in turkey to get colour and crisp up the skin, reduce heat to avoid burning keep in pan until golden colour all over.

Carve the turkey into even rounds and plate up as you desire. www.restaurant1539.co.uk

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The Negroni Caffé Grande, Manchester

The Italian cosmopolitan cocktail turns 100 years old this year. Raise a glass in celebration at premium Italian restaurant Piccolino or indulge at home with this classic cocktail recipe from Haymans of London, distillers of True English Gin since 1863.

The Negroni, a delicious bitter cocktail, enjoys a colourful

Over the last 100 years, the beautifully simple, bitter cocktail has been embraced by gin lovers worldwide with many a variation available.

Enjoy the classic Italian drink at Piccolino or celebrate at home with this modern-day interpretation from Haymans of London, using the English gin brand’s botanically intensive and lightly sweetened Old Tom Gin for a more rounded taste experience with depth.

history. Created by Count Camillo Negroni in Florence in 1919 it is actually a variation on another classic drink, the Americano.

Ingredients

Method

soda water, served with a lemon slice, was a favourite of the

35mls Hayman’s Old Tom

Count until one day he decided he fancied something a little

25mls Cocchi Americano

stronger. Drinking at the Café Cassoni on the Via de’ Tornabuoni

20mls Suze

Build all ingredients in a rocks glass over ice, and garnish with a wedge of orange.

he requested the bartender, Fosco, stiffen his Americano by

2 dashes of grapefruit

replacing the soda with gin. Fosco obliged, deciding to enhance

Bitters

The cocktail, a mixture of Campari, sweet vermouth and

the botanicals and replace the lemon with a slice of orange too.

The Negroni was born.

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FROM ÂŁ51 PER PERSON Host Andy Powell will raise the tempo on the dance floor after dinner or dream about the millionaire lifestyle as you play the casino tables with our festive dollars.

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Gartside St, 3 Hardman Square, Spinningfields, Manchester New season, new menu.

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Cocktail Tattu shares the recipe for their favourite festive cocktail

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ontemporary Chinese restaurant and bar, Tattu, has launched its latest seasonal cocktail menu featuring a host of new serves inspired by the surroundings of each venue and showcasing the best local flavours around.

Located in Spinningfields, Tattu Manchester welcomes Zheng He’s Rum Punch – named after the great nautical fleet commander, as well as Seven Voyages which allows guests to tailor their serve to their own sweet or sour preference.

Tattu’s talented bar team has chosen to share their recipe for the Oriental Tonic – a warming winter serve that’s perfect for the colder evenings to come. www.tattu.co.uk

INGREDIENTS 25ml Sailor Jerry’s rum 25ml Shiraz red wine 25ml Spiced gomme or sugar syrup 15ml Ginger root syrup 15ml Lemon juice TO FINISH: 1 Slice of fresh ginger or edible flowers

METHOD Fill a rocks glass with ice and set it to one side.

In a cocktail shaker add all the ingredients and fill shaker to the top with ice cubes. Shake well for 30 seconds and strain into a rocks glass.

Top with crushed ice and garnish with a slice of fresh ginger or edible flowers.

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5 Minutes with

Laura Bamber Craig Hough talks to Laura Bamber, Operational Director at The Ivy Collection about The Ivy Spinningfields’ first year, how the venue has settled into Manchester and upcoming birthday celebrations The Ivy Collection is such a strong brand with venues up and down the country, why was last year the right time to finally open a venue in Spinningfields, Manchester?

Manchester is at the heart of the North; a rapidly expanding and exciting city that is growing faster than anywhere else in Britain. This was really at the forefront of our minds when planning our opening there. We needed to cater to a city that already had a number of exciting food and beverage offerings, bringing something new and unique that would stand the test of time. We’d been interested to open in the city for some time and it was more a question of waiting for the right space to become available. The Ivy Spinningfields is a four-floor purpose-built destination, at the heart of the city’s financial district, a neighbourhood that contributes heavily to Manchester’s growth. We felt it would suit The Ivy Collection perfectly.

How do you feel the brand has integrated itself into the city?

The Ivy Collection prides itself on being a forward-thinking brand, with The Ivy Spinningfields offering Mancunians a totally new

dining experience set across four fabulous floors.

From the get-go, we wanted to become an exciting establishment that fitted into the city seamlessly. With its unique floors and dedicated entertainment, our hope is that The Ivy Spinningfields continues to captivate and excite guests. Whatever the occasion, we offer an all-day dining menu and private event spaces, providing guests with a premium experience, complete with friendly service, delicious food and cocktails, and a fun-filled ambience.

At the beginning of the year, a patio heater started a blaze on the rooftop. How did the team overcome this and what other

“The Ivy Spinningfields will mark its first birthday this November, with a spectacular month of celebrations”

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challenges have you faced over the last 12 months?

We were truly overwhelmed with the support from the city and our neighbours following this year’s rooftop fire, and it was important for us to give back to the fire services who worked bravely and efficiently to contain the incident. The spectacular Roof Garden reopening in April 2019 was marked with a super party, seeing a show-stopping big top circus tent positioned outside the restaurant known as ‘The Ivy Circus’.

All proceeds from the event were donated to the Fire Fighters Charity. A challenge that we were always going to face was remaining relevant and ahead of the curve. The Manchester dining scene has already seen a number of new openings since we opened. We have worked very hard to continue to offer something unique that leaves guests coming back for more.

Looking back over the last year, what have been some of your highlights?

A definite highlight was our star-studded launch party back in November 2018, which was attended by notable Manchester faces including Ryan Giggs, Phil Neville, Simon Rimmer, Rhian Sugden and some of the cast of Coronation Street.

The Ivy Circus was also an incredible night which raised funds for the Fire Fighters Charity with high-octane acts including drummers, stilt walkers, knife throwers, jugglers,

contortionists, flying aerial performances and for the grand finale, a Greatest Showman medley.

VIP guests included Caroline Flack, Laura Whitmore, Lara Stone, Nicola Roberts, Ella Eyre, Kym Marsh and Nikki Sanderson.

What will the venue be doing to celebrate its upcoming first birthday?

The Ivy Spinningfields will mark its first birthday this November, with a spectacular month of celebrations. We have an exciting calendar of birthday entertainment and live music throughout the month, launching from Friday 8th November, where we invite guests to join us in raising a toast to our first year in the city.

Throughout November, every Thursday will see a roaming four-piece brass band performing throughout the Ivy Brasserie from 8.30pm, whilst The Ivy Roof Garden will see its two terraces transformed into the North Pole and South Pole.

We also have a series of limited-edition themed cocktails too!

With such a successful launch year, what does 2020 have in store for The Ivy Spinningfields?

As we enter a new year, we’ll have lots in store across all four floors. We plan to continue to showcase our fabulous in-house entertainment and cocktails with a number of exciting activations to be revealed throughout the year. www.theivymanchester.com

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Under the Sea

With Norway’s new underwater restaurant named Under opening earlier this year and Australia opening its first underwater hotel, Reefworld, Huvafen Fushi in The Maldives is also quick on the trend and has opened the world’s first and only underwater spa.

Couples can immerse themselves in a curated collection of rituals and treatments, all the while surrounded by the abundant tropical fish and marine life.

From approximately £877 per room per night based on two adults sharing a Beach Bungalow with pool, including breakfast, www.huvafenfushi.com

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The White Stuff

This December, Inntravel is unveiling its new cross-country skiing holiday at Bergo Hotel, Beitostølen. Situated in the heart of the Jotunheimen National Park, Beitostølen is a quaint Norwegian mountain village, and is known as the home of cross-country skiing. From here there are some 320km of routes that radiate out from the village, circling frozen lakes and ascending high onto the plateau.

Other activities include husky tours, snowmobile safaris and also downhill skiing, with 16 pistes available. Guests stay in the charming and family-run Bergo Hotel, the oldest in the village, all of which have rooms which offer views over the surrounding mountains, and there’s a cosy lounge with open fire to boot.

From £995pp based on two people sharing, including seven nights’ full-board accommodation, return flights from Heathrow and transfers with Inntravel, www.inntravel.co.uk

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A Foodie Staycation

Laura Ashley’s boutique hotel, The Belsfield in Lake District, has appointed Scott Harrowing as Head Chef. Scott will bring his 13 years of experience to the role and will oversee the establishment’s two restaurants – 2AA Rosette Belsfield Restaurant and The Brasserie – as well as the catering for the hotel’s meetings and events and its 24-hour in-room dining service. He has developed new lunch, dinner and afternoon tea menus with dishes including asparagus and ricotta tortellini; baked cauliflower with dark chocolate, hazelnut crumble and truffle oil, coconut and fruit tea jelly panna cotta for dessert. www.lauraashleyhotels.com

Heritage River Journeys has launched three special destination departures in 2020 that combine a Ganges river cruise from Kolkata, transfers and a stay at The Bagh Resort, the luxury travel group’s hotel located in the central Indian state of Madhya Pradesh, which was the inspiration for Rudyard Kipling’s The Jungle Book. The itinerary explores the rich history of the Ganges, visiting temples, monuments and palaces that grew over the generations of trade along the river.

Prices start from around £2,485pp for two people sharing one cabin/room. Departure dates onboard Bengal Ganga are on 14 January 2020, 24 March 2020 and 1 April 2020. Flights from the UK depart one day prior to cruise departure, www.exoticheritagegroup.com

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Push Yourself to the Limit

Grantley Hall in Ripon, Yorkshire has opened the doors to its pioneering wellness facilities, Three Graces Spa and ELITE fitness centre, following an extensive three-year renovation.

The spa has five treatment rooms, wet and thermal facilities and is home to an 18-metre indoor swimming pool, indoorto-outdoor hydrotherapy pool, sauna, steam room and snow room, relaxation room and outdoor terrace.

Meanwhile, the ELITE Executive Gym is led by double Guinness World Record ocean rower, Duncan Roy, and along with a fully-equipped gym, there is a health and performance area which includes a Randox Health Lab to deliver high-level testing and analysis, biometric machines, cryotherapy chamber, three altitude-enabled compact training rooms – including one with an H20 underwater treadmill – a multi-disciplinary studio and spin room that enables classes to be delivered at altitude. www.grantleyhall.co.uk 83

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Joann Khatib visited the capital for a full, fun weekend of food, drinks and Christmas shopping

Citadines Apart’hotels There are many reasons that London is one of the most visited cities and why it scooped up the title of ‘best-rated’ destination in the world in the 2019 TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice awards. The country’s capital is always abuzz, thrumming with life and activity, brimming with history and culture and boasts some of the best fine dining and drinking holes from around the world. And if you’re making a trip down for some Christmas shopping, nothing beats staying somewhere central, right in the middle of the action.

A stone’s throw away from the capital’s theatre district and a short walk from Holborn underground station is Citadines Apart’hotels and as I walked in, with my partner in tow, I was warmly welcomed by smiles and an immediate sense of comfort. A quick and easy check-in process later, and we were on our way to our apartment for the weekend The apartment is just what you need if you want to find your home away from home. The space is contemporary and effortlessly elegant, with all your home comforts accounted for; from the large, tempting bed and TV set up to a mini kitchenette complete with fridge, microwave and cookware.

With the city’s electric allure calling our name, after settling in, there was nothing to stop us from heading back out and immersing ourselves into what London has to offer. Luckily, the Citadines apartments are ideally located when it comes to seeing the sights.

Walk a few minutes away and you can submerge yourself in human history, art and culture at The British Museum. Take a quick 10- minute stroll to world-renowned Oxford street and get lost in the variety of boutique and major flagship stores. Hop on the Central line and make the 15-minute journey to Notting Hill where you can explore the Portobello

Road markets and find a real taste of traditional London grub. And, definitely, without a doubt, book yourself tickets to see a show in the famed West End. London is regarded as being one of the best destinations in the world to see live theatre and it’s right on Citadines’ doorstep.

After a long weekend of shopping, walking, discovering and eating, there is simply no better feeling than making the short journey home and making yourself comfortable in the huge, cosy bed for a well-deserved rest. And you can sleep well knowing that tomorrow morning can start with coffee and a breakfast buffet right downstairs. Benefitting from the level of privacy you might find in your own home, with the luxury amenities of a hotel, it’s easy to see why Citadines Apart’hotels is popular with both tourists and business travellers alike. Your own little sanctuary in the heart of the city. www.citadines.com

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Mayfair Renowned for its designer shops, like label hunters’ paradise Browns, Acne Studios and Marc by Marc Jacobs, Mayfair was our first shopping port of call. The area also offers many specialist shops that offer unique objects that you can’t find anywhere else such as Grays Antique Market that stocks anything from antique and out-of-print books to art. Regent Street and Oxford Street are only short distances away for those looking to continue shopping or you can partake in a quintessentially British tradition, refuel and rest up.

Festive Afternoon Tea at London Hilton Located in the heart of Mayfair, London Hilton on Park Lane is an enchanting destination to visit during the festive season. Situated just minutes away from Hyde Park and West End’s famous bars and landmarks, it is the ideal venue to spend Christmas with your loved ones. Relax and unwind with classic seasonal sandwiches and a selection of festive fancies including a chocolate and chestnut tart, passion and coconut log, chocolate Christmas tree, mulled wine bauble and a strawberry and lime parfait. For the pièce de résistance a ‘letter to Santa’ is gifted, which breaks open to reveal a seasonal surprise. www.podiumrestaurant.com

Covent Garden From Mayfair, Covent Garden was a short walk which opened up a whole new range of world-class fashion, beauty and lifestyle stores. From The Shop at Bluebird to Tom Ford, Mulberry to Tiffany & Co. and Petersham Nurseries to Benjamin Pollock’s Toy Shop, the area boasts a unique blend of global and independent brands to satisfy every shopper.

PF Chang’s Asian Table After a few hours shopping on the cobbled streets, we arrived for lunch at PF Chang’s Asian table. A firm favourite amongst London’s food lovers, the venues offer an authentic pan-Asian menu. For a starter, I opted for the Handmade Pork Dumplings which were pork hand-pleated dumplings drizzled with soy and (for that extra kick) chilli mash. My partner chose the Crispy Calamari, which was well portioned and came with chillies, spring onions which were served with a sweet chilli dipping sauce. For my main, I opted for the Lo Mein Noodles, which were wok-seared egg noodles tossed in dark soy sauce with chicken (other options were beef or vegetables) shiitake mushroom, fresh carrot, red onion, cabbage, bean sprouts and celery. My partner opted for one of the hottest options on the menu, The Dali Chicken. This dish consisted of slices of wok-fried chicken, spring onions, sesame seeds, chilli pods and potatoes in a gorgeous Sichuan chilli sauce. This was a taste sensation that left him clamouring for his Tropical Sunrise mocktail. For dessert, I had the Flourless Chocolate Cake. This was an incredibly rich mousse cake and mixed well with the side of vanilla ice cream. My partner had the White Chocolate bomb filled with honeycomb, cocoa nibs, popping candy, chocolate soil, hazelnuts and creamy hazelnut ice cream all covered with a bomb melting toffee sauce. A dessert lover’s heaven. For an authentic pan-Asian meal with an incredible array of cocktails PF Chang’s Asian Table in Covent Garden has you covered. www.pfchangs.co.uk 86

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Kew Gardens For those looking for an early evening leisurely walk, head to Richmond for the sparkling after dark trail which has returned to light up Kew Gardens. Now in its seventh year, the 2019 winter trail takes a magical new route and includes a host of all-new installations. Framed by glittering spiral trees, dynamic laser projections illuminate the iconic Temperate House. A great visual family treat. www.kew.org

Kensington For our second day of exploring we headed to Kensington High Street, a major thoroughfare running from Hammersmith straight through to Kensington Gardens.

The street features a wide variety of brand name stores, as well as several cafés, restaurants and London’s largest Whole Foods branch. At its centre, the high street is intersected by Kensington Church Street where you’ll find top British brands, such as L.K.Bennett, Reiss and Neal’s Yard Remedies

Japan House London We finished our trip on Kensington High Street at the luxurious Japan House, part of a global initiative led by the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs (there are two other Japan Houses in Los Angeles and São Paulo). The venue offers an exhibition gallery, events space and a retail floor (yes, more shopping) of thoughtfully curated Japanese products.

After our legs and feet finally gave in after two solid days of shopping we took our seats at Akira (the restaurant within Japan House) for our final feast. The restaurant from acclaimed Executive Chef Akira Shimizu (of Engawa) is founded on the trinity of Japanese cooking principles – food, tableware and presentation. On arrival, we were immersed in authentic omotenashi hospitality, which far exceeds any service we had ever experienced before. The highlights of the menu were their imaginative sushi specialities and chargrilled kushiyaki skewers made from umami-rich wagyu beef, pork, chicken, seafood and vegetables. The dining experience is further enhanced with exquisite, bespoke ceramics and glassware, personally designed by Akira and created in collaboration with artisan producers from his home country.

For those looking for serious Japanese food, with an elegant presentation and a commitment to innovation, all served up in a refined and minimalist interior, Japan House London is the perfect venue. www.japanhouselondon.uk 87

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Discovering

DUBAI Starting his journey in The Aspire Lounge in Manchester Airport, Michael Gates took a first class trip with Destinology to the United Arab Emirates to sample their most luxurious hotels

Jumeirah Al Qasr

With the Burj Al Arab in sight, I knew I’d soon be arriving at the Jumeirah Al Qasr, one of Dubai’s most iconic hotels. Jumeirah Al Qasr is one of three boutique hotels, which form the Madinat Jumeirah Resort, just a stone’s throw away from the Burj and Jumeirah Beach. I was blown away by the sheer scale and grandeur of the place, the entrance lined with dramatic but stunning golden horse statues. Through the palatial lobby was the reception where the welcome was friendly and the check-in was swift.

The Arabian Deluxe room overlooked the city and beautiful landscaped gardens and lakes, with every amenity you could possibly think of.

Designed in a traditional Arabian style with a contemporary finish, the rooms were stylish and comfortable. Stepping outside the airconditioned room onto the balcony, you can

feel the heat with temperatures of 38 degrees even as it approaches the end of the summer season.

After a quick freshen up, I ventured out to explore and what better way than taking a tour on the wooden Abra water taxis. From the waterways, you really get time to discover the uniqueness and outstanding beauty of the resort. After a few hours relaxing by the pool in of the quieter areas, it was time for lunch. With over 50 restaurants and bars from, you are literally spoilt for choice. I opted for the Greek beachside restaurant Shimmers having recently visited some of the islands. Looking out over the stunning private beach, the Arabian Gulf and the Burj Al Arab – the view was simply breathtaking. The waitress talked me through the menu and informed me the newly appointed head chef is Greek. I could have literally

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ordered everything on the menu, but with it being lunch I opted for a few of the smaller plates washed down with an ice-cold Mythos.

The chicken souvlaki was one of the best I have tasted, so succulent and flavoursome I didn’t want it to end. The Greek salad, so simple but fresh and delicious. And of course, no Greek meal would be complete without some Tzatziki with pitta to dip.

In the evening, I took one of the hotel taxi buggies to the other side of the resort, having booked a table at the Rockfish Mediterranean restaurant for dinner which was nestled in the grounds of the Jumeirah Al Naseem. The restaurant had a nice vibe, cool music, neon lights, plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. I’d already been tipped off about the famous gin cart with many gins and botanicals on offer.

The waiter suggested a Monkey 47 which was refreshing and went down a treat. I sampled several of the fish dishes, my favourites were the yellowfish tuna and the seabass carpaccio with fresh tomato. And for the main course, again is was the seabass with artichoke and seafood jus which was cooked to perfection. All the dishes were exceptional and well presented.

Jumeirah Al Qasr and the Madinat resort have a lot to offer, from the stunning rooms and the choice of restaurants to the Souk Madinat for shopping and The Wild Wadi Waterpark for fun and adventure. www.jumeirah.com

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Jumeirah Zabeel Saray

Situated on The Palm, Jumeirah Zabeel Saray is smaller the Madinat resort but equally as grand and opulent. The hotel is renowned for its philosophy of catering to guests wellbeing, the perfect place to relax and unwind. The check-in was seamless and the staff were friendly and welcoming. A handy pocket guide outlined all the facilities including the Talise Ottoman Spa, shopping, fitness centre and nine restaurants and bars to choose from. All of which are situated in the wings off the lavish hallway which runs from one end of the hotel to the other.

The luxurious Turkish styled room was generous in size with beautiful views of the Arabian Gulf and the resort. In the bathroom, there was a magnificent marble bath and a separate rain shower with luxury amenities. The beds were extremely comfortable and it was nice to have the spacious balcony to relax in the evenings. At the core of Jumeirah Zabeel Saray sits its majestic and award-winning Talise Ottoman Spa, combining the ancient healing

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philosophies of the Ottomans with modern-day spa technology and luxury. This was one of the most indulgent spas I have visited, with 42 treatment rooms and facilities including a thalassotherapy pool, snow room, adventure showers and marble heated beds. I decided on the signature Turkish Hammam treatment, a full body cleanse and exfoliation which left me feeling relaxed and rejuvenated. There is also a well-equipped fitness centre in the Spa, which I did try and convince myself I would visit but surprisingly, I just never found the time.

The first night I dined at Lalezar, which was serving authentic Turkish dishes. Starting with a Mezze tasting platter and some salads, the Gavurdagi with Turkish cheese, pomegranate dressing and crushed walnut was my favourite, sharp and fresh. For the main course, the braised lamb shank, slow-cooked for 20 hours was succulent and tasty and the portion was plentiful. I didn’t think I had much room for dessert I somehow managed to squeeze two dishes, the traditional pistachio baklava and the Firin Sultac, an over baked rice pudding which

is served cold and was surprisingly good.

Amala the Indian restaurant had been highly recommended but unfortunately, it was fully booked for the duration of my stay, so next on my list was the Rib Room, offering a selection of meat cuts. The restaurant was elegant with a classic décor and had a very relaxed atmosphere. Alessandro, the waiter was an absolute delight, making pleasant conversation and guiding me through the menu. To start, I had the Wagyu beef scotch egg with pickled onion, green pea puree and chorizo aioli and I also tried the Caesar salad which was prepared at the table. Both of which were delicious. I was stuck for choice between the ribs and the steak for mains, but ultimately a steak was always going to win for me. My rib eye was served medium rare with sides of duck fat chips, asparagus and green peppercorn sauce.

My stay at Jumeirah Zabeel Saray was the perfecting ending to my Dubai trip. It’s clear to see why people visit here time and time again. The hotel is a perfect choice for families too, as there is Sinbad’s Kids Club for keeping the little ones occupied, with an outdoor water and splash park, play pool, kids club and water sports facilities. And if that’s not enough, you can also visit the Wild Wadi Waterpark at the Madinat resort. www.jumeirah.com

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Rixos Premium

Located in the heart of Dubai’s Jumeirah Beach Residence, Rixos Premium Dubai is a stylish and urban hotspot. Dominating the skyline, the impeccable crystal tower design is an architectural landmark. On arrival, the hotel seemed quite unassuming. That was until you walked through the foyer into the grand, modern and sleek reception which is where you really began to get the feel of how special this place is.

Staying on the 22nd floor, the artfully decorated two-bedroom suite was stunning with stylish and contemporary design. The floor to ceiling windows gives you panoramic views overlooking the beach, the Palm and the world’s largest Ferris wheel The Dubai Eye. There was an expansive living area, Apple TV, kitchenette, and everything else you would expect. The luxurious and elegant bedrooms were very comfortable and both ensuites had a bathtub, standalone shower and luxury Hermes amenities.

Having only caught a brief glimpse of outdoor areas I headed down to the pool and for some lunch at Azure Beach. The pool and surrounding areas were like modern-day paradise with an infinity pool, shisha terrace, DJ, private island beds, this place had it all. With a menu of exotic cocktails, mouth-watering Asian food, pizzas, salads and sandwiches, it was perfect for casual dining in the sun. It was the wonderful JJ who looked after me, the service was second to none. It was only afterwards I discovered this was the number 1 ranked restaurant on TripAdvisor, quite the accolade but well deserved.

Beyond the pool area, there was a lush green garden which you crossed to get to the private beach, it was total bliss.

With nine restaurants and bars to choose from I booked in at STK

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for dinner, a chic upmarket dining and drinks venue with a New York edge. The place was absolutely packed to the rafters, again this great vibe and ambience seemed to flow through the hotel. There is a resident DJ on the decks, which worked well for the venue and was not over imposing. There was also a nice mix of groups and ages which complimented the atmosphere.

Not just for meat lovers, there were lots on the menu. I opted for the Lil Burgers and Warm Asparagus to start and the Passion Fruit Miso Black Cod for main – every mouthful was divine.

I was devastated there was no room for dessert.

For the thrill-seekers out there, you can visit Sky and Sea Adventures on the beach. With over 30 boats, 20 parachutes and 100 inflatables you can enjoy fun and amazing water sports including jet skis, parasailing, doughnut rides and fly boards. If you prefer something a little less extreme, you can check out the state of the art fitness centre or sample one of the treatments to uplift your mind and body at the Natureland Spa. As Dubai is well known for its luxury shopping and you won’t be disappointed with the location of this hotel. The Rixos Premium is in close proximity to all the popular shopping destinations and malls and is also the Walk at JBR on your doorstep. The buzzing boulevard runs along the beachfront and is lined with shops, boutiques, cafes and pop up craft markets. www.premiumdubai.rixos.com The flights were sponsored by Destinology: Leaders in luxury travel for over 14 years, Destinology (Destinology.co.uk) continues to exceed expectations, delivering tailor-made holidays to destinations across Europe and worldwide.

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Heaven

Beci Wood travelled to Northern France for a foodie weekend away

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y plate was a feast for the eyes – and my palate. Tucking into a French tapas lunch with a glass of beautifully chilled wine, I could feel the sun’s rays seeping into my skin as we dined on the terrace. A sumptuous mix of generously-sized beef tartare, Parma ham and olive tapenade, mozzarella, sweet peppers and mango salad, lightly grilled pork and chicken kebabs, it was so fresh and full of flavour.

Since becoming parents, one of the biggest things my husband James and I miss is dining out.

So, when planning our first mini-break since having our son, we looked for a European escape where good food would be setting the agenda. In the past, France has been somewhere I’ve overlooked due to its proximity (and weather comparisons to England!), but my feelings are quite the opposite now.

Less than one hour south of Calais, Montreuil-

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sur-Mer is a charming walled medieval town with 18 restaurants for all budgets and desires.

Previously named by The Times as one of the best places for foodies to holiday, you’ll find an authentic crêperie, a quality pizzeria serving organic wines but also a two Michelin-starred fine-dining experience.

Headed up by Alexander Gautier, who in 2016 was voted the best chef in France and also in the Top 50 worldwide, La Grenouilliere will set you back approximately £400 for two but is a real statement experience for a special occasion.

Thankfully Gautier has two other restaurants in the town that are more reasonably priced that you can try.

Capitalising on its gastronomique riches, the local businesses have come together to create a joint venture to put Montreuil-sur-Mer on the map. The town’s gastronomique allure stretches

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back to the 13th century when the area was already known as a culinary Shangri-La. Charters published in 1316 reveal cugnots, a kind of brioche with spices and a melting sugar centre, were a speciality of the town. Documents from the 18th century also note the quality of the coaching inns, serving marvellous specialities of woodcock, snipe pate and frogs legs.

Destination Gastronomique hosts three gourmet food festivals a year; in mid-June, Bastille Day on 14th July and a winter festival in December.

The village’s main square is a hub of activity as thousands of visitors rush to sample the mouthwatering array of oyster and pastry stalls.

Restaurants included in the guide proudly display the red Destination Gastronomique logo in their window and are all featured on the website. Local businessman Tim Matthews heads up the venture and says its main purpose is ‘to pull the businesses together, try good food and let people know we are here.’

“If you didn’t know it already you have stumbled upon a slice of foodie heaven in this historic and bucolic part of Northern France,” he adds.

As the name suggests, Tim isn’t a French native, instead hailing from Sheffield. However, after rocking up in the town on his motorbike 44 years ago he knows pretty much everything there is to know about the area. From the best langoustines to the most exceptional wines and best seats on

the restaurant terraces, he is your man.

He adds: “We only have 2,000 residents but 18 restaurants. There is a selection of restaurants for all. In the past ten years the number of restaurants has remained the same but the level of food on offer has increased. It’s superb. Having Alexander Gautier here is a great example of that.”

The former graphic designer is also the owner of Maison76, a luxurious bed and breakfast with an eclectic and eccentric vibe which was the base for our visit.

Sadly our trip didn’t coincide with one of the food markets but we tried our best to work our way through a variety of culinary options.

“Capitalising on its gastronomic riches, local businesses have come together to create a joint venture to put Montreuil-sur-Mer on the map” Le Clos was my pick. It’s known for its selection of offal but we plumped for the personalised tapas board. We don’t eat fish so we were grateful Tim had given the restaurant a heads up without me reaching for Google translate.

The bizarrely named Froggy’s Tavern was another highlight, with its selection of typical Lyonnaise spit-roasted meats and aperitive menu.

Le Bistromome adds an Asian touch to classic bistro food while Auberge du Vieux Logis is the place to go for the best-cooked sole meuniere. Le Douglas offers live music and a stunning selection of over 50 beers if you’re thirsty.

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and transformed it into a luxury residence with three bedrooms and one suite. It’s been operating now for five seasons and Tim is the front desk, concierge and breakfast chef and waiter all in one. We stayed in the stunning Sarazin Suite; an exceptional roof conversion and decorated to the highest of standards.

Overlooking a dreamy rose-filled garden, with a separate dressing room and a solid copper stand-alone bath it’s a heavenly space.

France’s answer to Grand Designs were even filming here recently.

On arrival, we relaxed in the summer house with a glass of rosé as Tim helped with our itinerary. He is the third biggest client pusher to restaurants in the area which is a credit to him with only four rooms available to rent. You can feel Tim really wants guests the experience the very best the area has to offer.

Online shopping is a no-go! Instead each morning he collects crusty sourdough bread and flaky croissants from two separate bakeries. He also makes a trip to the local cheese shop for yoghurts “that have never seen the inside of a supermarket” and a deli for ham and eggs which he cooks fresh to order. Locally-sourced apple juice is served and each day different freshlypicked fruit – strawberries, melon and peaches – were available. Tim even experiments with flavours when making his own preserves. The gin marmalade was a real treat.

There are 16 well-posted walking routes just minutes from the hotel to burn off any overindulgence. The town’s cobbled streets with its array of beautiful

buildings and nearby town walls are a nice stroll.

A sound and light production of Les Misérables performed by locals on a selection of dates in July and August is another draw to the town.

Residents unite in the citadel in tribute to author Victor Hugo who recalled his memories of a visit to the town vividly in the classic novel which was published in 1862. If you have time, Le Touquet is a great place to unwind. An upmarket beach resort 25 minutes away by car, President Emmanuel Macron is a regular visitor with his family to his holiday home.

With it’s close proximity to the Eurotunnel terminal, Northern France is regularly a port of call for visitors on a road trip at the start or end of their holiday, however, it’s definitely worthy of being the main event for a long weekend. It’s also easily accessible from Le Harve airport and two hours by car or less by train from Paris. But driving has its advantages; primarily so you can take as much cheese and wine back with you as you can! www.maison76.com

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LEGENDS OF INDUSTRY AWARDS 2019 The Hilton Hotel, Deansgate, Manchester This prestigious annual event honoured and celebrated those who have achieved outstanding success in their chosen fields of business and industry whilst raising crucial funds for Variety, the Children’s Charity, to support sick, disabled and disadvantaged children and young people. www.variety.org.uk

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ChloBo’s Ladies Brunch Popcorn, Chester Popcorn, one of the newest bars in Chester teamed up with ChloBo for a sold-out ladies lunch. On the day Chloe presented one lucky winner with a £1000 ChlBo voucher. ChloBo has also secured a Collaboration with the venue meaning all guests visiting over the festive period will have the choice of a ChloBo themed festive cocktail – designed by Chloe & the Popcorn team! This will be limited edition & branded with the ChloBo logo. www.chlobo.co.uk

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Fast estate cars are becoming one of Audi’s strong suits, and the new RS 4 Avant promises more of the same

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here was a time when estate cars epitomised everything that was uncool. Your geography teacher had an estate car, while the cool kids were swanning about in hot hatchbacks and sports cars. Now, though, the humble family wagon is in the good books once more, and that’s because of cars such as this.

It’s the new Audi RS 4 Avant, and car bores will tell you it’s nothing like the diesel A4 Avant your accountant drives.

But it is, because it has a big boot (495 litres, don’t you know?) and a solidly built interior full of satellite navigation screens and digital instruments. It even looks roughly the same, if you discount the big exhausts, lowered suspension and the new, flatter front grille. You’ll have to look past the bigger wheel arches, too, and the massive brakes hiding behind those huge alloy wheels.

The RS 4, then has all the advantages of its lowlier stablemate, but there’s one all-too-crucial difference. Instead of an ultraefficient diesel engine hiding behind the four-ring logo, there’s a fire-spitting 2.9-litre twin-turbo petrol V6. It has 444bhp, which is transmitted to the road via Audi’s clever Quattro four-wheel drive system, and because there aren’t enough ‘fours’ kicking about here, the sprint to 62mph takes around four seconds. Practicality has never been so cool. £TBA, www.audi.co.uk 104

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With electric cars set to take over the motoring landscape over the next few decades, questions have been asked about what happens to the world’s classic cars. Could old favourites be consigned to museums in a barrage of bureaucracy that started more than 50 years after they were conceived? Not according to a company called Lunaz. Based at Silverstone, the self-styled home of British motorsport, the company takes beaten-up oldtimers and gives them a new lease of life. But this isn’t just about restoration. The cars get modern air conditioning and braking systems, but the biggest change is the removal of the oldschool and often inefficient petrol engines, which are replaced with electric motors and batteries.

Lunaz says the new-world tech is “sensitively integrated”, with charging connectors hidden under the old fuel filler caps and suspension tuned to match the “character” of the original car. www.lunaz.design

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A decade ago, when Porsche launched the Panamera, it went straight to the top of the tree and set a marker by which all other four-door grand tourers are judged. Now, to celebrate 10 years of production, Porsche has built an anniversary edition that marks the big birthday. Dubbed the 10 Years Edition, the newcomer comes with gold wheels and anniversary logos everywhere, as well as white gold stitching on the part-leather interior. Air suspension and four-wheel drive are standard, too, and you can choose between pure petrol power or a plug-in hybrid version.

From £84,441, www.porsche.com

If you’ve spent any time on the M60 in the past few months, you’ve probably seen the huge construction project that’s been underway near Junction 1. But far from being an office block or a retail park, it’s actually the new Mercedes-Benz dealership. Run by LSH Auto, the site is big enough to display about 140 cars across three floors. New cars populate the ground floor, with high-performance AMG models on the upper mezzanine. Used cars, meanwhile, are on the lower floor. More impressive, though, are the facilities, which include a bistro and a dedicated hospitality space. The 10.5-acre site has 30 workshop bays, too, allowing it to carry out servicing as well as sales.

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RAPTOR Ford’s performance cars are mad, writes James Fossdyke, but few are more bonkers than the unbelievable, unjustifiable Ranger Raptor

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t was the Russian-American writer and philosopher, Ayn Rand, who said “if something is worth doing, it’s worth overdoing”. That’s not only an admirable attitude for birthday parties and bridge engineering, but it seems to work with cars, too.

Ford’s Performance division certainly thinks so, having created the outrageous new GT supercar, the gloriously unnecessary Mustang GT and this, the Ranger Raptor.

You might have heard of the Ranger - and even if you haven’t, you’ll certainly have seen one. To be honest, it looks pretty much the same as any other pick-up truck you care to mention, but if you want a vehicle that blends SUV and van into one reasonably seamless package, it’s among the best in its class. And buyers agree with me, because it’s now Britain’s best-selling pick-up truck.

This new version is loosely based on the farmers’ favourite, but only very loosely. If you’re au fait with your American cars, you’ll know the significance of the word Raptor.

Although that said, even those who don’t keep up with their yank tanks could probably have guessed that the F-150 Raptor - and the Hennessey Velociraptor it spawned - are not diesel hatchbacks. No, the Raptor name is reserved for Ford’s hardcore pick-up trucks.

Oddly, though, the numbers suggest the Ranger Raptor isn’t all that hardcore particularly against the backdrop of the US market’s massive petrol V6-powered F-150 Raptor. In the Ranger, the engine is a 2.0-litre diesel much like the one in a Mondeo estate, and it produces 210bhp. Sure, that’s perfectly respectable, but it isn’t going to rip your head

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off like some carnivorous Jurassic lizard.

As a result, the performance figures don’t scream excitement. A 0-62mph time of 10 seconds is pretty unremarkable, and so is the top speed of 106 mph. But let’s be honest, did you expect a 2.5-tonne truck to be fast? And even if you did, we suspect you’ve missed the point of the Raptor. This thing isn’t designed to drag-race youths in modified Fiestas on a Saturday night; it’s designed to conquer the barren, rugged terrain of the desert.

Just looking at it will tell you this is no ordinary pick-up truck. There are enormous tyres, huge amounts of body cladding and a massive grille, not to mention the raised suspension, sports seats and recovery hooks on both bumpers. Then there’s the stuff you can’t see so well, such as the strengthened chassis, bigger brakes and underbody protection. It’s all a bit anabolic.

There are other tweaks, too, such as the reinforced bodywork that’s designed to resist damage from boulders, rocks and anything else that flies up when you’re driving away from

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Ford Ranger Raptor Price: From £47,874 Engine: 2.0-litre diesel Gearbox: 10-speed automatic Power: 210bhp 0-62mph: 10 secs Top speed: 106mph

civilisation. Better still, there’s a six-mode terrain management system that includes a ‘Baja’ setting for high-speed off-roading. Yeah, you heard.

You see, the Ranger Raptor is a great offroader, and the numbers back that up. It’ll wade through more water than a VW Amarok or Mercedes-Benz X-Class, and it’ll climb steeper slopes, too. Yet that’s only part of the story, because the Raptor isn’t just designed to do all this, but to do it at speed.

And it really is capable of that.

Where a normal Ranger would have to crawl over rocks and inch up sand dunes, the Raptor can simply charge headlong into the toughest terrain, then come out at the other side - probably airborne. And I’m not exaggerating. These things are incredibly tough, and they’ll soak up punishment like nothing this side of a Chieftain tank.

Realistically, though, you’re unlikely to find yourself launching a Raptor through the Moroccan desert very often. You’re much more likely to cruise down the M6 at 70-something or sit in traffic in the middle of Knutsford, and the Raptor will do all that quite happily. In fact, despite the enormous tyres and the huge amount of ground clearance, it drives quite well. The steering is direct in a way pick-up trucks seldom

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are, and it’s surprisingly comfortable - certainly among the best of any pick-ups I’ve driven.

That said, it’s no match for a well-sorted SUV, either in the ride or handling stakes, and considering this is technically a product of Ford Performance, the lack of straight-line speed is a bit disappointing. There are more areas of concern, too, such as the cabin. It’s quite sporty and well equipped, but if I’d spent about £50,000 on my Raptor, I’d like a bit more luxury for my money.

Then there’s the sheer size of the thing. Yes, you can just about drive it around town, but parking can be, um... interesting. And country roads are an absolute nightmare, particularly if you meet the only thing that won’t give way to a Ranger Raptor: an HGV. Most other drivers, though, will simply turn tail and run away if they see one of these steaming between the hedgerows.

And that’s a good metaphor for the Ranger Raptor. It’s the school bully of pick-up trucks, stealing normal vehicles’ lunch money and flushing their heads down the toilet.

Yes, the others may be smaller, smarter and faster, but nothing is as tough or as unyielding in its attitude. That said, there’s no way you’ll ever justify a Ranger Raptor, so it will always be a heart-over-head choice.

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NINA & SARAH As Sarah Callander-Beckett celebrates a centenary of her family’s custodianship of Combermere Abbey, Louisa Warde speaks with the lady herself and world-renowned interiors guru, Nina Campbell about the restoration of the Gothic masterpiece and leaving a legacy

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am speaking to Nina and Sarah hours before a sell-out charity luncheon held at the Abbey in honour of the one hundred years. Nina is speaking and Sarah assures me; “the tables are set, the booze is in the chiller, the auction prizes have been collected. So far, so good.”

So far, so good indeed. The event raised over £6,000 for the Together Trust, a charity co-founded in 1870 by Sir William Crossley, Sarah’s great-grandfather, and was previously known as Manchester and Salford Boys and Girls Society. The charity provides special education, residential services, fostering, family support and community services to young people and adults throughout the north-west and it has been chosen to be Combermere Abbey’s centenary charity of the year.

The first question I have to ask is how does it feel to be celebrating the

“The building is put together absolutely beautifully and with the most incredible craftsmanship.” centenary? “Remarkable, amazing.

Exciting. Personally, it has been 27 years of putting it back together. Unfortunately, it wasn’t in the greatest of shape when I took over in 1992. Mainly due to curious structure of the building, so that we didn’t discover things until we began work.

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Inheriting seven listed buildings lots of them had no formal use. They were a little lost.

“The renovations have all been about creating something sustainable. Each building now has a contemporary use, so they will be used and enjoyed by people coming to stay with us and get married with us. [The North Wing is open as a two-bedroom B&B with private entrance,

with ten further holiday cottages within the grounds]. The completion of the North Wing has been the icing on the cake, pulling the restoration together. It is fundamental to the whole look of the building.”

Nina Campbell is one of the world’s most respected and influential interior designers in demand for projects, contemporary and traditional, around the world. Indeed, she is flying out to LA after the lunch before a hectic preChristmas schedule ensues. How did she become involved with Combermere Abbey?

“I met Sarah many years ago in New York through a mutual friend and was invited here many years ago, again, when the North Wing really was a ruin, a romantic ruin but a ruin nonetheless. For me, its been wonderful seeing what has

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excited when Sarah Callander-Beckett rings and says she’s got something rather fun for all of us? You get hooked in before you even realise what the project is.” Both ladies laugh at this.

“What was exciting for me is that the building is put together absolutely beautifully and with the most incredible

ply the trade in the proper fashion, was incredible.

“Nowadays so many people want to get the look but do so cheaply and it looks shoddy within moments. In this case, the building that Sarah achieved was fabulous. All of that made it much more exciting to have anything to do with. And then, of course, it was my job to take what was inside the spaces and make them fresh and contemporary looking. The architecture was so strong just putting fresh new colours was all that was needed in some cases. We used Eddie Bulmer Natural Heritage Paint which adds to the sustainability message. Again, this was all part of what is important for the future.

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situation that you have done as things happen. More pictures arrive and so on. I must say it looks wonderful. I would like to be coming back more regularly!

“The rooms were an amazing background for our fabrics too. What I try to do is take the classic with a contemporary twist, take a paisley and put a fresh apple green, for example, and this fits perfectly. We had some fabric printed especially for Sarah on linen with a big hydrangea print which looks glorious at

the windows with its autumnal colours on it.”

Two of the ladies’ favourite rooms are Salamanca and Bhurtpore (pictured). They are very different in style, sympathetic to the architecture and heritage, yet young and fresh. With a stunning antique-gilded bed and decorated in tranquil pale blue, the Salamanca room leads through to an opulent bathroom with amazing views across the parkland.

Bhurtpore was Sarah’s uncle’s bedroom and incorporates some of the oldest beams in the house. Sarah concludes, “It’s a beautifully warm cosy room because it’s panelled. That room has a real style in a lovely warm pink. Where you feel all ooh and all you want to do is nestle in the duvet.” Nina, “I agree with you – I’m very proud of that room.” www.combermerabbey.co.uk; www.ninacampbellinteriors.com

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FAMILY LIVING This new build home in Cheshire was in need of a functional, design-led kitchen and entertaining space for all the family

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he team at Kitchen Architecture, Wilmslow, was called in early in the planning stage in order to help create a flowing, open-plan entertaining space for a family within a contemporary new build. A family home, the space needed to be created to allow sociability and functionality.

Designed for a family of six, it was integral that there were sightlines from the kitchen space to the dining areas and playroom just off the kitchen to ensure that an eye was kept on the children without having to be imposed in the room. Entertaining is also a key part of family life and so, the flow was important so that people know

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instinctively what areas are for what purpose.

Overall, the client requested that the design wasn’t boring. Yet, it had to be functional. The back wall in bulthaup b3 furniture in graphite hides all appliances, services, and storage with recessed grip drawers and cupboards. A small utility/galley kitchen to the back of this wall was also cleverly conceived by the team mirroring the look but in a lighter colourway, thus maximizing the storage and functionality.

The surfaces are completed with stainless steel worktops for durability and simplicity, topped with an oak bar to add a warmth to the scheme.

In this very architectural build, it was important to incorporate all of the requirements of family life whilst also reflecting the classic, simple lines of the house itself. Therefore, the design had to be durable, practical and an impressive entertaining space.

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The Details Project: New build family home, Cheshire Description: Full design of flow and furniture to provide entertaining all round More information: www.kitchenarchitecture.co.uk Turn over for design manager, Sam Povey’s tips on creating the perfect entertaining space‌

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Kitchen Architecture design manager, Sam Povey, shares some tips on creating a great space for entertaining your friends and family

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pen-plan kitchens have been a growing trend for many years now as they best serve people’s modern lifestyles. Now, where people have the space and growing expectations of how they want to use the space, there is a growing trend for a back kitchen or hidden area which they can use when they are entertaining, keeping all the mess hidden from view.

Or, what we call broken-plan living space, by where we divide space with room

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dividing objects to give a more zoned and semi-private approach to open-plan living.

One thing we have noticed is that people are getting much braver in their specifications when it comes to finishes.

Clients are no longer craving the white box style clinical kitchens of 10 years ago but something bolder, more furniture-like and they are often choosing more striking and bold finishes.

Things to consider when designing your space: • Who is using the space?

• What will we be doing in the space?

• Most importantly, how will the space work and flow for us when there is just two of us in the space and how will it work when we have 16 guests in the space?

• How will the kitchen work for me when I am trying to entertain 16 people?

• Will I have the space and storage required to entertain?

• Will everybody be comfortable in the space?

For more information, contact the experts at Kitchen Architecture, The Farmhouse, The Colony, Altrincham Road, Wilmslow, SK9 4LY, 01625 544890

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“One thing we have noticed is that people are getting much braver in their specifications when it comes to finishes�

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Property News The top homes and news from the property market W O R D S: LO U I S A WA R D E

BEST EVER YEAR Jackson Stops Hale office has reported the best year for sales volumes and revenue since opening in 2006. In the final week of their financial year, Hale agreed no fewer than three sales following submissions of best and final offers from competing buyers.

Furthermore, colleagues in Alderley Edge and York, report the same positivity for the country market, despite universal caution at the higher price levels. www.jacksonstops.co.uk

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LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION Recently shown on Channel 4, Kirstie and Phil were seen singing the praises of Chester saying, “Buyers are in a flutter about West Cheshire’s perfect blend of town and country. Why have we never been here before?” Best kept secrets and all. www.channel4.com

According to the latest figures from Close Brothers Bridging Finance, in the past 12 months, Manchester has seen house price growth of 4.5 per cent, while London experienced an increase of only 0.2 per cent.

This is attributed to the increased investment in the Northern Powerhouse and a trend for professionals leaving London to find more affordable living in the north, driving this uplift. Indeed, estate agents, Savills, predicts that property prices in the North West will rise faster than any other region in the UK. Some more positive news in the uncertain political climate. www.closepropertyfinance.com

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ALDERLEY EDGE

A once in a lifetime opportunity to create architectural history - A stunning 55 acre Estate

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with planning consent for a Robert Adam designed mansion house in excess of 38,000 sq ft.

Proposed: • 7 reception rooms • Breakfast kitchen • Catering kitchen • Extensive basement • 9 bedrooms (all en suite) • Gym • Leisure complex • 2 staff flats • Garaging with games room • Stabling • Gardens • Lake • Tennis courts • Parkland • Approximately 55 acres

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A compact country Estate with extensive leisure suite, superb equestrian facilities & former aircraft hangar (5,100 sq ft), set in approximately 14 /2 acres 1

• 3 reception rooms • Cinema room • Games room with bar • Study • Kitchen/breakfast room open-plan to garden room and breakfast area • 7 bedrooms (5 en suite) • Bathroom • Leisure suite with pool, sauna & gym • Tennis court • Former aircraft hangar • Garaging/outbuildings • Stabling • Manege • Paddock land • In all approximately 14.5 acres • A further 15.13 acres is available by separate negotiation

GUIDE PRICE: £3,650,000 EPC RATING E

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ALDERLEY EDGE

A stylish, modern 6 bedroom family house, with one bedroom annexe and landscaped

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gardens, within walking distance of central Alderley Edge.

• 2 reception rooms • Study • Kitchen open-plan to breakfast room & family room • 6 bedrooms (3 en suite) • 2 bathrooms • Cinema room with kitchenette • Garaging with 1 bedroom annexe above • Gardens

GUIDE PRICE: £2,495,000 EPC RATING C

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ALDERLEY EDGE

A handsome family house with the potential to knock down and rebuild an

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approximately 10,000 sq ft house, set in an elevated position, with approximately 6.48 acres of mature grounds.

• 4 reception rooms • Study with bar • Gym • Kitchen/breakfast room • 9 bedrooms (3 en suite) • 2 bathrooms • WC • Garaging • Stable block • Barn • Gardens • Astroturf tennis court • Outdoor swimming pool • Paddock land • Woodland • Approximately 6.48 acres

GUIDE PRICE £2,750,000 EPC RATING F

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HALE

A skilfully renovated and extended detached family house offering outstanding

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accommodation, set in extensive grounds, in all a little under 0.39 of an acre.

• 2 reception rooms • Living dining kitchen • 4 bedrooms (1 en suite) • 2 bathrooms • Study area • Outbuilding with gym and home office • Gardens

GUIDE PRICE: £1,500,000 EPC RATING C

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ALDERLEY EDGE

2 contemporary, cutting edge, architect designed, 3,650 sq ft family houses, set in about

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half an acre of landscaped gardens, within a gated community of just 5 houses.

• Breakfast kitchen open-plan to dining/living rooms • Reception room • Media room/study • 5 bedrooms (all en suite) • Garaging • Gardens • In all about half an acre

GUIDE PRICES: £2,250,000 & £2,295,000 PREDICTED EPC RATING B

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ALDERLEY EDGE EPC RATING D A stunning detached property, nestled in well-stocked beautiful gardens, within easy reach of Alderley Edge village centre.

• 2 reception rooms • Living/dining kitchen • 4 bedrooms (1 en suite) • Bathroom • Sitting area • Garaging • Gardens

GUIDE PRICE: £1,695,000

ALDERLEY EDGE EPC RATING C An exceptionally well presented 4 bedroom town house, offered for sale fully furnished.

• 2 reception rooms • Balcony • Kitchen/living/dining room • 4 bedrooms (2 en suite) • Bathroom • Garage • Parking • Gardens

GUIDE PRICE: £950,000

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HALE BARNS EPC RATING B Masterful design and modern luxury are uniquely embodied in this 5/6 bedroom detached new build house..

• 2 reception rooms • Open-plan living dining kitchen • 5/6 bedrooms (5 en suite) • Potential media/entertainment room • Garage • Gardens

GUIDE PRICE: £2,675,000

BOWDON EPC RATING C An exemplary property, finished to a high standard, on a desirable no-through Bowdon road.

• Dining hall • 2 reception rooms • Kitchen/family room • Orangery • 6 bedrooms (4 en suite) • Study • Lift • Garaging • Gardens

GUIDE PRICE: £2,300,000

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0161 928 8881

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REBECCA J MILLS, PRINT DESIGNER

How would you describe yourself ?

I’ve always had a passion for print and pattern, as well as interiors and fashion.

After university I started my career as a Buyers Assistant buying boys’ formalwear and from here I went on to work for many retailers as a Buyer and Product Developer. I also worked in licensing for many global brands. In each of my jobs I worked alongside designers and there was always part of me that wanted to do their role.

When I hit 40 I knew that I had to do something about it and I made the decision to retrain in print design. It was a tough period as I was working, studying as well as balancing family life.

After three years, I felt confident enough to take the leap and set up my own business. I launched my website in May 2018 and exhibited at Top Drawer in January of this year and since then I’ve not looked back. I’m now listed in a few small independent retailers and I’m also building up direct sales through my website. It’s definitely hard work, but I wouldn’t have it any other way.

Who are your greatest influences?

I’ve had many influencers along the way, but I think my greatest have appeared in recent years, since I’ve really opened my creative side and many are fashion related. I love what Alessandro Michele is doing for Gucci, it feels so exciting and refreshing. I also love Molly Goddard’s collections and the colours she uses are just gorgeous.

I’m also influenced by music and love designing while listening to many different artists and interpreting the feel into my prints.

What have been some of your best experiences at work and why?

I’ve had many great jobs and I’ve realised even the ones I didn’t enjoy so much were perhaps the best learning experiences. My best and most enjoyable has to be working for Habitat as a Product Developer in the late 1990s to early 2000s. We had such a great team and travelled the world sourcing and developing products and worked with some amazing manufacturers and suppliers.

Traditional vs contemporary style?

I prefer mixing up both contemporary and traditional styles. I love the feel of having a few special traditional pieces set against

a contemporary background. We’ve just re-done our bathroom with a monochrome theme and I‘ve placed a small dark wooden antique chair in the corner, it adds a gorgeous and unique touch.

What would you consider your greatest achievement?

My greatest achievement has definitely been taking the leap away from my career path and setting up my own business. It was completely nerve wracking and the first six to nine months were a rollercoaster of a ride, but now it feels so right.

What would your super power be?

Invisibility, I’d love to be able to have a look around other people’s houses! www.rebeccajmillsdesigns.com

P.S. Last book you read?

How to Raise Successful People by Esther Wojciki; I’d recommend this book to any parent, it’s help me gain a really great balance perspective.

Dream buy?

An Airstream; they’re so beautiful and timeless. I’d love to be able to travel around in one, but equally they’re just as lovely to look at and admire.

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