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Hollyhocks Coffee & Cuisine
Hollyhocks Coffee and Cuisine offers exceptional food and drink from the heart of Guisborough town. Situated in the bustling Cleveland Gate Retail Park, it’s just a quick two-minute drive from Guisborough Town Centre.
Their team of experienced chefs create the most satisfying, wholesome, and delicious meals in Guisborough, aiming to foster a sense of community by bringing together local food enthusiasts and producers.
The ambiance at Hollyhocks is both modern and inviting, providing a high-end dining experience. They prioritise quality above all, sourcing nearly all their ingredients within a 20-mile radius.
These locally sourced ingredients are used to create an all-day brunch menu along with a variety of daily specials. Their beverage selection is equally impressive, offering an abundance of hot drinks, including a luxurious assortment of herbal and English teas served by the pot, freshly brewed coffees, iced frappes, nutritious smoothies, and indulgent milkshakes.
Hollyhocks’ passion extends beyond just serving quality food and drink; they take pride in being a part of the Guisborough community, deeply committed to showcasing and celebrating the rich local produce and flavors of the market town and its surroundings.
SOUPS OF THE DAY
Two freshly made soups, served with warm ciabatta bread. Varieties change every few days, so there’s always something new to enjoy.
DELICIOUS SANDWICHES
Hand-crafted sandwiches with your choice of freshly baked white or wholemeal bread, accompanied by our house salad.
PANINIS & WRAPS
Served with a crisp house salad. Perfectly grilled, warm, and full of flavour. Add hand-cut chips for just £3.95.
INDULGENT TREATS
Don’t miss out on our selection of exquisite patisseries and ice cream from Beacon Farm - the perfect sweet ending to your meal!
Check out the blackboards for more details.
www.hollyhocksguisborough.co.uk
What is Belief Coding®?
Belief Coding® is a groundbreaking modality that is taking the world by storm. Transforming lives one belief at a time.
It is a researched, science backed, spiritual healing modality that taps into your subconscious to understand where certain limiting thoughts, feelings and beliefs come from.
How does it work?
It combines elements of psychology, NLP, CBT, EFF, Meditation, Matrix Re-Imprinting, Emotion Code, Kinesiology and energy healing to provide a fast and effective therapy that gets to the root cause of what is limiting you by working directly with the subconscious. Enabling us in a simple and effective way to safely change these limiting beliefs.
Who is it for?
It is for anyone and everyone. From young children to the elderly and everyone in between. Belief Coding® can transform all lives one belief at a time.
How long does it take to work?
Results can be felt instantly. For example, a fear or phobia can be tested instantly. Pain can subside or disappear at the end of one session. Some areas of discomfort may take a few hours, days or week to notice the difference. A breakthrough can happen with just one session. You don’t need session after session or to wait years for results.
What areas does it work on?
It can be used on ABSOLUTELY ANYTHING. Examples include:
• Anxiety
• Weight Loss
• Reaching your potential
• Confidence
• Fear of Failure
• Depression
• Addiction
• Eating disorders
• Grief
• Relationships
• Lack of money
• Self sabotage
• Health
• Procrastination
• Life desires
• Wealth
• Imposter syndrome
• Habits
How long does a session last?
A session would last a maximum of 2 hours. I have a discovery call with you prior to the session to establish your discomfort and what the session will be tailored around. Following the session is 2-3 check ins to ensure you’re happy with the changes, you are following advice given and to ascertain if you have any other areas you would like to work on.
16:15 - 17:00 Little Street 17:15 - 18:00 Teen Street
18:15 - 19:00 Teen modern & Acro 19:15 - 19:45 Pointe
16:15 - 17:15 Grade 1 Ballet & Tap
17:30 - 18:15 Jnr Modern & Acro
18:30 - 19:30 Grade 3 Ballet & Tap
19:30 - 20:15 Inter Ballet 20:15 -20:45 Grade 5 Tap
16:15 - 17:00 Jnr Street
17:15 - 18:00 Pre-Teen Street
18:15 - 19:15 G2/G3 Ballet & Tap 19:30 - 20:15 Pre-Teen Modern & Acro
10:00 - 10:45 Baby Ballet & Tap
11:00 - 11:45 Primary Ballet & Tap
12:00 - 12:45 Glee Cub 1
13:00 - 13:45 Glee Club 2
14:00 - 15:00 Grade 4 Ballet & Tap
Food & Drink
Turkish Lamb Koftas
Fragrant, exotic and so easy to make. Perfect for summer grilling.
Ingredients
• 1lb/500g lamb mince (or substitute with Beef)
• 1 small onion, grated or minced
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• ¼ cup of pistachio nuts – ground
• 1 ½ teaspoons of salt
• 1 tsp Black pepper
• 1 tbsp cumin powder
• 1 tbsp red pepper flakes
• 1 tbsp olive oil
Yoghurt Sauce:
• ¾ cup plain yoghurt
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• ½ garlic clove minced
• Salt & black pepper
To serve:
• Pitta bread
• Couscous
• Lettuce leaves
• Sliced tomato and red onion
Method
• Mix together yoghurt sauce ingredients and refrigerate to allow flavours to develop
• Place the kebab ingredients except the oil in a bowl and use your hands to just combine it – be careful not to over mix it.
• Divide into 8 portions and mould onto skewers
• Heat oil in a large skillet over a medium heat
• Add skewers and cook for 8 minutes turning to brown all side
• Serve kebabs with bread or couscous (or both), lettuce, tomatoes, red onion and yoghurt sauce on the side. Wedges of lemon are also a great accompaniment
Prosciutto Wrapped Baked Chicken Serves 4
Ingredients
• 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
• Sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper
• 8-12 slices of prosciutto
• 4 tablespoons melted butter
• 1 clove garlic pressed or minced
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh sage
• Pinch of crushed red pepper flakes
• ¼ cup dry white wine
• Fresh lemon wedge
Optional garnishes: Chopped fresh chives, grated parmesan cheese and/or extra crushed red pepper flakes
Method
• Wrap each chicken breast with 2-3 slices of prosciutto so that it covers most of the chicken
• Place them in a single layer in a large baking dish, brush the chicken evenly with 1 tablespoon of the melted butter and season both sides. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and no longer pink.
• Once the chicken is cooked remove the pan from the oven and loosely cover the pan with foil, let the chicken rest for at least 5-10 minutes.
• Add the remaining 3 tablespoons of butter to a small sauté pan along with the sage, garlic and crushed red pepper flakes.
• Sauté over a medium/low heat for 6-8 minutes or until the sage starts to get slightly crispy. Slowly add in the white wine and simmer for 5 more minutes.
• Once the chicken and sauce are ready spoon the sage butter sauce evenly over the chicken breasts, serve immediately with lemon wedges.
Food & Drink
Ingredients
For the pastry:
• 250g/9oz plain flour
• 75g/2 ½ oz caster sugar
• Pinch of salt
• 1 vanilla pod, seeds only
• 150g/5 ½ oz unsalted butter softened
• 1 free range egg lightly beaten
• 1 tbsp milk
For the crème patissiere:
• 1 pint full fat milk
• 42g/1 ½ oz plain flour
• 1 vanilla pod split in ½ lengthways
• 6 free range egg yolks
• 125g/4 ½ oz caster sugar
For the fruit topping:
• ½ punnet strawberries hulled
• ½ punnet raspberries
• ½ punnet redcurrants
• ½ punnet blackberries
For the Pink Champagne Jelly
• 325ml/11fl oz pink champagne
• 4 gelatine leaves softened in cold water for 10 minutes
• 75g/2 ½ oz sugar
Fruit Tart
A deep filled fruit tart topped with summer fruits and Champagne Jelly
Method
1. For the pastry. Place the flour, sugar, salt, vanilla seeds and butter in a food processor. Use the pulse setting to mix until combined. Add the beaten egg and milk and piulse again until the dough comes together and leaves the side of the bowl.
2. Turn out the dough onto a very lightly floured work surface, shape into a ball and wrap in cling film and place in the fridge for at lest an hour before using. The pastry can also be made ahead and frozen or kept in the fridge for up to four days.
3. Preheat the oven to 180c/320f/gas mark 4.
4. Once chilled, on a floured surface roll the pastry out thinly. Line a 20-23cm (8-9 inch) flan or quiche dish with the pastry. Place some baking parchment in the middle and fill with baking beans. Bake for 30 minutes or until the pastry is a light golden brown (Blind bake, this means it should not be completely cooked.
5. For the crème patisserie in a pan, bring the milk and vanilla pod to the boil. Remove from the heat and set aside to infuse.
6. In a bowl, cream together the egg yolks and sugar until pale and fluffy, then add the flour. Remove vanilla pod from the hot milk and set aside. Pour the milk over the egg mixture and stir well. Return the mixture to the pan and warm, stirring continuously over a medium heat until it is thick enough to coat the back of a spoon.
7. Remove from the heat. Place a fine sieve over a bowl and strain the crème patisserie into it. Cover with cling film so it sits directly on a liquid to prevent a skin forming, refrigerate until completely cooled.
8. Fill the pastry case with the crème and smooth the surface.
9. For the fruit topping arrange the fruit over the top, chill in the fridge until needed
Coffee break
Sudoku
The rules for sudoku are simple. The 9×9 square must be filled in with numbers from 1-9 with no repeated numbers in each line, horizontally or vertically. To challenge you more, there are 3×3 squares marked out in the grid, and each of these squares can’t have any repeat numbers either.
Back to School Wordsearch
• CARDS
• BLOCKS
• LETTERS
• PAPER
• FOLDERS
• TAPE
• ALPHABET
• DRAMA
• HISTORY
• NUMBERS
• SCIENCE
• EDUCATION
• SPELLING
• FRIENDS
• GEOGRAPHY
• LIBRARY
• RECESS
• SUBJECTS
• GRADES
• MATH
• SCHOOL
• TEACHER
• INTENSITY
• MOTIVATION
Find all the words from the list above. Ignore spaces, dashes and diacritics, if any. Words go horizontally, vertically and diagonally. They may intersect, overlap or go backwards but do not bend.
Please see page 24 for the answers.
Book
club There’s nothing like getting lost in a good book.
My Favourite Mistake
Marian Keyes
Anna has a life to envy. An apartment in New York. A well-meaning partner. And a high-flying job in beauty PR. Who wouldn’t want all that?
She switches the skyscrapers of Manhattan for the tiny Irish town of Maumtully, helping old friends Brigit and Colm set up a luxury coastal retreat.
Tougher than it sounds, the locals hate the idea. So much so, there have been threats – and violence.
Anna, however, worked in the beauty industry. There’s no ugliness she hasn’t seen. No wrinkle she can’t smooth over. There’s just one fly in the ointment – old flame Joey Armstrong.
He’s going to be her wingman. Never mind their chequered history. Never mind what might have been.
Because no matter how far you go, your mistakes will still be waiting for you.
Tell No One
Harlan Coben
David Beck has just received an email from his dead wife...
Eight years ago David Beck was knocked unconscious and left for dead, and his wife Elizabeth was kidnapped and murdered.
Dr Beck re-lived the horror of what happened that day every day of his life. Then one afternoon, he receives an anonymous email telling him to log on to a certain website. The screen opens on to a web cam - and it is Elizabeth’s image he sees.
As Beck tries to find out if Elizabeth is truly alive, and what really happened the night she disappeared, the FBI are trying to pin Elizabeth’s murder on him. And everyone he turns to seems to end up dead...
We Solve Murders Richard Osman
Steve Wheeler is enjoying retired life. He does the odd bit of investigation work, but he prefers his familiar habits and routines: His days of adventure are over:
Amy Wheeler thinks adrenaline is good for the soul. As a private security officer, she doesn’t stay still long enough for habits or routines. She’s currently on a remote island keeping world-famous author Rosie D’Antonio alive. Which was meant to be an easy job...
Then a dead body, a bag of money and a killer with their sights on Amy have her sending an SOS to the only person she trusts. A breakneck race around the world begins, but can Amy and Steve stay one step ahead of a deadly enemy?
Midnight & Blue Ian Rankin
John Rebus spent his life as a detective putting Edinburgh’s most deadly criminals behind bars. Now, he’s joined them...
As new allies and old enemies circle, and the days and nights bleed into each other, even the legendary detective struggles to keep his head.
That is, until a murder at midnight in a locked cell presents a new mystery. They say old habits die hard...
However, this is a case where the prisoners and the guards are all suspects, and everyone has something to hide.
With no badge, no authority and no safety net, Rebus walks a tightrope - with his life on the line.
But how do you find a killer in a place full of them?
The Confession
John Grisham
An innocent man is days from execution. Only a guilty man can save him.
Travis Boyette is a murderer. Nine years ago, he strangled a high-school cheerleader and buried her body so it could never be found. Then, he watched and waited as police arrested Donte Drumm, a local football star with no connection to the crime.
Tried, convicted, and sentenced, Drumm was sent to death row whilst Boyette walked free.
Now, Donte Drumm is four days from execution. But, as Boyette faces his own mortality, he has finally decided to do what’s right. He has decided to confess.
But can he convince the state that they are about to execute the wrong man?
Obsessed Liza North
Laura has a husband, children, a home in a city she loves. She thinks she can be happy, despite her past.
If they only knew my secret.
Until someone walks back into her life who she knows will shatter everything. Alexis was her first love. A love so exhilarating, it is impossible to resist.
I know I should end it. But I can’t.
Then Alexis is found dead, and the police are knocking at Laura’s door. They’re asking her questions and she’s telling them lies.
I didn’t kill him. I promise.
Someone wants Laura to pay for what she’s been running from. Someone with an obsession that they can’t let go.
Autumn Skincare Tips
As the leaves change colour and that crisp refreshing breeze starts to fill the air it’s time to switch up your skincare routine.
We’ll show you how to pamper your skin and keep it looking at its best approaching the cooler temperatures, lower humidity and all the unique challenges Autumn brings.
Cooler temperatures and indoor heating can lead to drier skin, so switching to a more hydrating moisturiser locks in moisture and prevents dryness.
Cleansing Routine
As the air becomes drier you may want to switch to a milder, hydrating cleanser to avoid stripping your skin of essential oils.
Exfoliation
As summer fades your skin may be recovering from sun exposure. Gently exfoliate to remove dead skin cells, promote cell turnover and reveal a fresher complexion.
Sun Protection
Don’t abandon your sunscreen just because summer is over - UV Rays can still harm your skin
during autumn. Use a sunscreen with at least SPF 30 and apply it daily, even on cloudy days. Incorporating products rich in antioxidants, such as vitamin C or E into your skincare routine, can also help protect your skin from environmental stressors like pollution and UV damage.
Lip Care
Chapped lips are common in Autumn. Using a nourishing lip balm with ingredients like Shea Butter or Coconut oil to keep your lips soft and hydrated.
Hand & Body Care
Your hands and body can also suffer from dryness in the Autumn months. Use a nourishing hand cream and body lotion to keep your skin soft and hydrated.
Stay Hydrated
While you may not feel as thirsty as you do in the Summer, it is still essential to stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water. Hydration helps your skin maintain its suppleness and radiance.
Japanese Head Spa
The treatment was popularised in Japan and has since gained popularity all over the world thanks to social media.
In today’s busy world, stress and fatigue are common. It’s important to take time to pamper yourself, as it’s not just a luxury but a necessity for overall well-being.
Experience the ultimate relaxation and rejuvenation with our luxurious Japanese Head Spa, designed to soothe your senses and revitalise your scalp.
Not only does it provide a soothing scalp massage to release tension, but it also effectively removes impurities and build-up that ordinary shampoos can’t reach, promoting overall scalp and hair health.
In addition to cleansing the scalp by removing sebum and dirt from the pores, our scalp massage stimulates circulation, promoting a sense of relaxation and revitalisation for both body and mind.
To start the consultant will talk about your hair type and address any concerns you have about your scalp before using a small microscope attached to an ipad or phone so that the client can see hair follicles and pores.
A Spa Mist diffuser is used throughout the Head Spa experience. This advanced technology disperses fine water molecules deep into the hair and pores, enhancing the cleansing and treatment benefits for an even more indulgent experience.
A soothing scalp massage is performed to gently cleanse using special shampoos that are chosen specifically to suit the condition of your hair and scalp.
Benefits include...
• Improves hair growth
• Helps concentration and memory
• Helps scalp such as psoriasis, dandruff, hair loss, sore & itchy scalps, alopecia, menopause, and dermatitis Tempted?
What’s on TV
The Nest
Amazon Prime
Rory O’Hara (Jude Law), an ambitious entrepreneur and former commodities broker, persuades his American wife, Allison (Carrie Coon), and their children to leave the comforts of suburban America and return to his native England during the 1980s. Sensing opportunity, Rory rejoins his former firm and leases a centuries-old country manor, with grounds for Allison’s horses and plans to build a stable. Soon the promise of a lucrative new beginning starts to unravel, the couple have to face the unwelcome truths lying beneath the surface of their marriage.
Amy Winehouse: The Price of Fame
Amazon Prime
Amy Winehouse was one of the most iconic and versatile singer songwriters the industry has ever seen. Her sound was new, refreshing and recognisable and helped her win countless awards. But with the success came the fame, in just over 7 years her health plummeted as she was faced with life threatening addiction and constant lawsuits. Her ongoing battle with the media also lead to her being a prisoner in her own home.
Witness the tragic rise and fall of the music industries most infamous icon and the price she paid for fame.
This is the story of Amy Winehouse.
I am: Celine Dion
Amazon Prime
Directed by Academy Award Nominee Irene Taylor.
I am: Celine Dion gives us a raw and honest behind the scenes look at the iconic superstar’s struggle with a life altering illness, Stiff Person Syndrome (SPS) and her fight to keep the rare disorder from taking control of her body and her beloved voice.
Serving as a love letter to her fans, this inspirational documentary highlights the music that has guided her life while also showcasing the resilience of the human spirit.
Evil Netflix & Paramount
Robert and Michelle King’s supernatural drama returns to Paramount + for its fourth season, however if you don’t have this you now have the chance to catch the first two seasons on Neflix.
Evil follows a trio of investigators looking into claims of demonic activity on behalf of the Catholic Church.
The cast-including Michael Emerson as our heroes’ gleeful antagonist-nail Evil’s tricky, off kilter tone, which dances between winking playfulness and the creeping sense that something is really wrong here.
On Evil, it ultimately doesn’t matter whether the shadow in the corner is a demon or its all in your head. What matters is that you can’t look away.
Breathtaking ITV X
In March 2020, Dr Abbey Henderson and her team struggle with the first wave of Covid-19 patients. Running out of PPE, staff, and beds, Abbey is forced to make difficult healthcare decisions as her colleagues begin to be infected. When lockdown is finally imposed, the pandemic stretches Abbey and the team to their limits as they confront government policy in relation to care home discharges and inadequate PPE.
Abbey moves away from her family home to protect them. They try their best to save patients but are forced to endure the trauma of loss and tragedy caused by Covid-19. Abbey cannot maintain her silence any longer and decides to risk everything by speaking out, voicing the pandemic’s full effect on the NHS.
The Jetty BBC iPlayer
The Jetty is a 2024 BBC crime thriller TV series starring Jenna Coleman as Detective Ember Manning, who is called to investigate a mysterious fire at a vacation home in Lancashire. As she delves deeper, she uncovers a connection between the fire and a disturbing missing person’s case. The investigation takes a dark turn when Ember discovers an illicit love triangle involving a man in his 20s, two underage girls, and a local sex offender.
As the case unfolds, Ember finds herself grappling with the dark secrets of the town she thought she knew. The deeper she digs, the more she is forced to confront unsettling truths not only about the investigation but also about her own past and present.
Gardening in Autumn
Autumn is a great time to make changes to your garden so that you will enjoy it even more next year. It’s time to plant spring bulbs and many other plants, mulch your borders and prepare new ground for growing.
Things to do in the garden during autumn...
1. Mulch your flower borders
Mulch is the name given to a thick, loose layer of material placed on top of bare soil in flower beds or containers.
Adding this layer helps to suppress weeds, increase water retention and improve the quality of the soil. It can also neaten the appearance of beds and protect roots from winter frost. Popular materials used for mulching are garden compost, wood chippings, manure and leaf mould.
Apply your mulch of choice in a layer 2-3 inches thick, taking care to leave space around the woody stems of plants.
2. Look after your soil
Leaving beds empty with exposed soil over winter isn’t good for soil health. Mulch empty vegetable and flower beds, as above, to protect them.
Alternatively, if they’re full of weeds, you could cover them with a layer of cardboard or woollen carpet and leave the weeds to break down, ready for planting in spring. If possible, avoid digging the soil as this disturbs the structure and soil organisms.
3.
Plant bulbs
Spring bulbs can be planted in pots or in your flower borders throughout autumn. Daffodils, hyacinths and crocuses are best planted before the end of September when the soil is still warm. October and November are good times to plant your tulips.
Bulbs of tulips, crocuses and daffodils can be planted in pots or your flower borders. If you have a large area of grass try planting crocus bulbs in drifts for a vibrant colour show in early spring.
If you’re planting in pots, use a peat-free compost and really pack your bulbs in for a great display – you can even layer them up for a succession of colour.
4. Clear leaves
When the leaves start to fall, and the season heads into mid to late autumn, it’s a good idea to clear leaves from lawns to keep the grass healthy.
Use a rake or battery-powered leaf blower and keep the leaves to make leaf mould for feeding next year’s plants. Do this by piling leaves in wire cages and leaving them to break down.
If you’re tight on space use strong bags tied at the top and add puncture holes near the base for air to circulate. This makes a good mulch to use on your plants the following year.
If your roses had blackspot, removing fallen leaves from their base and putting them in your garden waste collection or dustbin is a good idea as the leaves can harbour this disease through winter.
Middlesbrough Theatre and Extravaganza Productions present
MELINDA MESSENGER as The Wicked Queen
PHILIP GREEN as Jangles theJester
Terry Ashe as King William Robert Laughlin as Nurse Glucose
Steve Banks as Prince Rupert Laura Wenton as Snow White
