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Apothecary 87’s, Sam Martin, on how his beard became his brand.

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Welcome to ‘The MAN Issue’ and wow have we had fun putting this one together! We’ve always had a strong male audience and we thought this month, it was time to give the boys a little bit of extra attention; it’s a tough job, but someone’s got to do it!

Also, since we last saw you we’ve been sent to the fabulous city of Riga in Latvia to find out why it’s been named the European City of Culture 2014.

Travel showcases our recommendations; and now flights are available from Doncaster, it’s easy.

Not only have the men of MODE HQ enjoyed getting involved (mainly due to trying out all the goodies), it’s also been great to get our male readers throughout Yorkshire to contribute to the features. We’ve loved having their opinions and interviewed some really interesting people so we hope you enjoy reading all about what they’ve been up to too.

We haven’t forgotten about our female fans too; you’ll see why...So, grab yourself a glass of whatever floats your banana and enjoy the MAN issue.

So, Gentlemen, you name it, we have it covered.

We explore grooming and find out why the ‘beard’ has become one of the biggest statements of the century. We ride high in the style stakes and talk suits, shoes and who to respect on Instagram. If your cave is your thing, we have plenty for you. We show you how to ‘cook like a man’ and talk cars, watches, gadgets and fitness.

Features Editor: Sophia King

On the Cover

It’s my job to write about the things I love, bring you the hottest trends and bang up to date news from across Yorkshire and beyond. Lots of the features in the magazine will have crossed by desk before reaching you, so of course, I hope you enjoy them!

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Food & Drink: Interviews Recipes, Reviews and Real Ale

Apothecary 87’s, Sam Martin, on how his beard became his brand.

I have absolutely loved writing The ‘Man’ Issue, the first of its type for MODE, but a tiny part of me will be glad to be writing about “girl friendly” beauty bits again too (I can’t say I got much use out of the beard oils)! Next issue you can look forward to lots of fashion. We’ll be sharing the latest trends fresh off the catwalks from the fashion week shows plus lots of other fabulous features. If you’ve got a story or would like to be involved in the next issue, then get in touch; sophia@mode.mg

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We spoke with Sam Martin, leader of #TheMANClub and founder of men’s grooming brand - Apothecary 87, to talk beards, business and becoming a MAN.

Try not to become a man of success, but rather try to become a man of value

PS. You can follow me on twitter: @sophia_king Albert Einstein

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INVESTMENT

FOOD & DRINK

Horophiles Anonymous

MODE LOVES

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Brasserie Blanc

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Cook Like An Italian!

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Peter Sidwell

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Barbecued Rump Of Beef

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Drinking In Yorkshire

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TECH Arcane Coffee Table

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HEALTH & FITNESS

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How To Becomes A Runner

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Picking The Right Trainers

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WEDDINGS

Ed Clancy

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Win Your Wedding The Winners Revealed

X-Bionic

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PROPERTY

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CULTURE

Luxury Makes A Harron House A Home

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The Entertainer

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#paparazziMODE

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17 104 GROOMING Men’s Grooming

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Top Barbers in Yorkshire

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This Is A Bearded Man’s World

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61 HOMES & GARDEN Making A House A Home

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Unfolding Sound Definitive Style

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King Of The Castle

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Shed Of The Year

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Jake Phipps

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OFFICE LIFE Paper Just Got Interesting

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Timekeeping Tips...

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TRAVEL Latvia

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STYLE

MOTORING

Suits You

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The McLaren P1

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Step Up

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Porsche Boxster GTS & Cayman GTS

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THE NOISE CANCELLING HEADPHONES Bose QuietComfort 20i Acoustic Noise Cancelling Headphones, £259.95 bose.co.uk Block the outside world with full-on noise reduction. Or, choose Aware mode and let some of it in—all while keeping your headphones on and your music alive with lifelike Bose® sound.

This is where you’ll e find all the things we’re loving, from kettles, to sunglasses to superyachts and loads more more..

A LIMITED EDITION PHONE DOCK Grovemade Limited Edition Dock, £90 grovemade.com Who doesn’t love something limited edition?!

These sleek metallic iPhone docks are made entirely from metal and are guaranteed to add a touch of sophistication to your desk. But you’ll need to be quick; they’re only selling 50 brass models, 100 in silver steel and 100 in black steel.

THE KETTLE THAT SAYS GOOD MORNING iKettle, The World’s First Wifi Kettle, £99.99 firebox.com You’ve just woken up, you check your phone and there’s a message from your kettle asking if you’d like to start the morning with a hot drink. Too good to be true right? Wrong.

It even asks if you’d like to it to keep it warm until you’re done snoozing! The iKettle is possibly the greatest thing since sliced bread. You can now enjoy a cup of ‘Yorkshire Tea’ all the more, by boiling your kettle from anywhere in your home at the touch of a button. Please note: It may cause you to fire your maid/ butler and throw away your alarm clock.

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MODE LOVES

THE FLOATING SPEAKER Aqua SunBlast Floating Speaker, £57 amazon.com Whoever said water and electronics don’t mix hadn’t heard of the Aqua SunBlast Floating Bluetooth Waterproof Pool Speaker System! We’ll admit, it needs a catchier name but the concept is genius, perfect for the pool, this floating bluetooth speaker is also solar powered!

THE SUNGLASSES THAT SWIM Dragon Alliance Floating Sunglasses, £105 dragonalliance.com You’ve booked a last minute sunshine break, but you’re dreading the holiday nightmare that is; the moment your favourite sunglasses sink to the bottom of the sea...Well fear not! Because Dragon Alliance have remade their number one selling style with a floatable frame!

Worn by big wave surfer, Shane Dorian, these sunglasses stay afloat, even when you don’t!

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THE ULTIMATE (SLIGHTLY RIDICULOUS) SWISS ARMY KNIFE Wenger Giant Swiss Army Knife £695 wengerna.com Make James Bond, MacGyver and Inspector Gadget look like ill-equipped buffoons with the jaw-dropping Wenger Giant Swiss Army Knife. As awesome as it is ridiculous, this incredible triumph of engineering is packed with 85 fully functional instruments and is said to have over 100 functions. Why? Well, why not?

A TIME TELLING TURTLE Obsidian London Sterling Silver and Marble Water Clock £35,000.00 gift-library.com The Sterling Silver and Marble Water Clock by Obsidian London is a “tour de force” of modern design. Inspired by Cartier’s 1920s water clock, it has been painstakingly crafted with a solid marble base and a silver bowl featuring black enamel Roman numerals, and comes with a turtle, hand-carved from amber with emerald eyes set in gold. Underneath the bowl is a battery powered mechanism which drives a magnetised clock hand.

When the bowl is filled with water and the turtle is floated on top, it cleverly moves towards the correct number, showing you what the time is.

THE CLUB THAT IMPROVES YOUR GAME TaylorMade SLDR Driver, £233 taylormadegolf.co.uk The TaylorMade SLDR driver not only looks the business, it actually improves your drive. The SLDR is built to help you hit longer/straighter drives by promoting a high launch angle, lower spin-rate and faster ball speed.

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THE WINE THAT GOES WITH YOU Cedes Milano Wine Travelling Box £1,850.00 cedesmilano.com Featuring a smart brown pigskin covered wooden case with palladium treated brass hinges and locks, this Wine Travelling Box by Cedes Milano contains two wine tasting glasses, two watertight caps, a barman corkscrew and wine thermometer. Crafted in Italy, this charming set is perfect for picnics and outdoor events, and is the ideal accessory for the travelling wine connoisseur.

NATURAL BEAUTY WONDERS Antonia Burrell Pure Therapy Facial Serum £58.80 antoniaburrell.com We’re big nature lovers and so when we received Antonia Burrell’s Pure Therapy Facial Serum we couldn’t wait to test it out. A sensuous blend of 21 pure plant extracts, it’s a truly luxurious serum designed to deeply penetrate, purify, refine and regulate the skin’s natural balance.

Sophia says “The serum has been great for calming and treating blemishes whilst balancing and moisturising my skin. It also has a relaxing & soothing scent, I love to apply it to my face when I have bath for an extra indulgent treat”

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THE SPREADABLE COOKIE Biscoff European Cookie Spread - shopbiscoff.com We’ve started a bit of a love affair with Biscoff Spread (our waistlines do not approve of the relationship).

It’s sweet and creamy and makes a great alternative to peanut butter and chocolate spread. Enjoy it on toast, in a sandwich, on apple slices or as we like it best... straight from the jar!

TOM FORD’S NEW SCENT-SATIONAL FRAGRANCE Tom Ford Patchouli Absolu Eau de Parfum, harveynichols.com Tom Ford reinvents one of his most beloved perfumery ingredients, Patchouli, is a visionary new fragrance of alluring depth. It’s warm, woody and aromatic and blends together Patchouli in a totally new and exciting way.

This strong scent is bursting with sensuality and should be worn by the bold and enigmatic.

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If you live with a wife or girlfriend, chances are you had to ditch your table football long ago to make room for an actual table.

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Their arcade tables are hand-built, quality veneered, fully functional coffee tables with a difference: pull back the cover and suddenly you’re looking at a screen loaded with classic games (think Donkey Kong and Tetris) and a set of built-in controllers.

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HEALTH & FITNESS

HOW TO BECOME A RUNNER There’s a lot more to running than just putting one foot in front of another quickly.

There are a whole host of techniques that help prevent injury, improve endurance, speed and trajectory, but before all of that there a few very simple things you can do to make the transition from non-runner to runner an easy one.

With a race history including the legendary Marathon des Sables (a 150mile footrace across the Sahara Desert), two 100 mile runs across the North and South Downs Way and a run cross country from Carlisle to Newcastle, we felt confident that Andrew Landells, would be the man to ask about running.

STATS: Name: Andrew (Rew) Landells Age: 29 Occupation: Fire Fighter/Personal Trainer/ Ultra Runner Running Shoes: Road – Karhu Steady3 Trail – Brooks Cascadia

Set a Goal: When I made the decision to run the Marathon des Sables I hadn’t even run a formal 10km race.

I’d completed Tough Guy (arguably the original obstacle course race) three times, but obstacle courses are hardly a good test of a man’s ability to run. The Marathon des Sables isn’t your every day goal and with around 18 months until the race I decided to set myself a series of goals leading up to it. The key to setting a goal is making sure you keep it in mind, always; it’s the best source of motivation. Make sure your goal is achievable and isn’t too far off in the distance so you don’t lose heart. A great goal for a complete running beginner is a 5km race that’s only 12 weeks away.

Follow a Plan: When you’re new to anything it’s easy to go in too hard and fast at the beginning and then burn out.

By setting a progressive training plan that builds up slowly, you’ll keep focused, interested and you’ll be able to easily track your development.

Race Highlights: Marathon des Sables Goal: Complete 100 miles in sub 24 hours Eat Right:

Get Some Rest:

It’s really important that you fuel your body before a run. I can tell straight away when I start a run if I’ve not given my body the nutritional hit it needs for me to perform well. Even if you’re taking up running to lose weight, you still need to eat up!

When it comes to running, carbohydrates are your friend, I eat lots of good quality carbs, such as porridge oats and sweet potatoes.

Don’t go overboard, it’s equally as important to let your body get the rest it needs. I aim for two rest days a week, to help my body to repair and recover.

Don’t think that by taking a day off you’re undoing all your hard work. Rest days are when your body adapts to the training you’ve been doing which only makes you stronger for the next run!

Refuel: Post run aim; to eat a snack containing protein and carbohydrates within half an hour. Protein is great for recovery and the carbohydrates will help you replenish your depleted glycogen stores so you don’t feel zapped of energy. Some yogurt topped with granola is a good option.

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Check out Andrew’s advice on how to pick the right running shoes for you.

Picking The Right Trainers Never before has there been so much choice in the market of running shoes. Nowadays, brands offer different trainers offering varying levels of support to meet the different needs of so many runners. Whether you’re a road, trail or treadmill runner, it’s important to consider your pronation. If you just went “pro-whatty?”, then this guide is just for you.

Tip: grab your current running trainers, flip them over and check the way in which they’ve worn – they way they’ve worn is good indicator of your pronation!

Tip: It’s worth considering the terrain you’re most likely to be running. A road trainer will vary considerably to a trail running shoe.

Normal Pronation

Underpronation

Overpronation

If your trainers appear to have worn in an ‘S’ shape, from outer (lateral) heel to the big toe then it’s likely you have a neutral pronation. Luckily, you can wear a wide variety of trainers, but more brands are now offering specialised neutral running shoes with good support and cushioning.

If your trainers look to be worn more heavily on the outside then you’re probably underpronating.

Underpronation is when the outer side of the heel hits the ground at an increased angle, this can cause injury and interfere with your running efficiency. Underpronators should opt for neutral running shoes with extra cushioning.

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New Balance Limited Edition Fresh Foam 980, £71.99, newbalance.co.uk

Overpronation is when the foot rolls in excessively. Your trainers will be worn down on the inside of the heel and especially around the big toe if you overpronate.

Overpronation can contribute to you experiencing pain in your knees and hips. You should go for a maximum stability or support running shoe with structured cushioning.

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HEALTH & FITNESS

ED CLANCY A two-time Olympic Gold medalist, an Olympic Bronze medalist and five-time World Champion - Ed is a fundamental member of the awe inspiring Great British cycling team. He also just so happens to be from the best county in England*, Yorkshire. We chatted with him for #TheManIssue to find out a little more about the man under the helmet and lycra...

What made you decide to take up cycling?

I’ve always loved riding bikes since I was a kid when my Step-Dad got me a racing bike, that’s what got me into cycling. After that I fell in love with the sport, so when I had the opportunity to take it up full-time it was a no-brainer.

Who would you say inspires you most?

There have been loads of inspirational people that I’ve met along the journey but I probably take the most inspiration from my teammates.

There’s great camaraderie within the team.

Not everybody has world championships to motivate them.

What would be your top tip for staying in shape?

If you want an easy way to stay in shape, find a sport or activity you enjoy. That way you aren’t going to see it as a chore or struggle for motivation. Being fit will just be a useful side effect of doing something you enjoy!

When you’re not on your bike, where would we find you?

When I’m not on racing bikes, I like to spend time on my other bikes, mountain bikes or motorbikes. But bikes aside, I do play a bit of guitar and enjoy listening to music.

Apart from being a two time Olympic Gold medalist, what would you say have been your other career highlights? (if anything can possibly come close to trumping gold?)

There have been loads of memorable races (for good and bad reasons!). I think when I look back on my career; the highlights will be all the people I’ve met and friendships I’ve made, more than the achievements.

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Have you any goals left to achieve?

Cycling-wise, I’d really like to go for a third straight Team Pursuit gold medal in Rio. If you had to do a career swap, what would you like to do?

I love most forms of motor sport... so maybe a Moto GP rider!

As a Yorkshire magazine, we’re always praising our great county, but what’s your favourite thing about Yorkshire?

I like the scenery, terrain and roads, which are great for training on the bike. Most of all, it feels like I’m home.

As this is our special edition Man Issue, who would you say is the ‘Ultimate Man’?

I don’t know... Johnny Vegas?!

If you had to give our readers a style tip, what would it be?

You’re asking the wrong person. I spend most of my time in Lycra!

Finally, do you have any words of wisdom?

Find something you love to do in life and you’ll be happy.

*Based on a survey carried out in our Yorkshire based office and therefore entirely unbiased and absolutely undeniably true.

X-BIONIC

Heat Reflector Wüstenfuchs Technology

Scientists have found that endurance athletes use 97% of their energy in trying to control their body temperature.

So it would make sense that using less energy trying to remain cool would mean more energy for improving performance. Which is why the very clever people at X-BIONIC designed the FENNEC, a running shirt that takes inspiration from the Fennec desert fox and uses a revolutionary material, xitanit™, to create clothing that works to keep the wearer cool throughout training.

The desert fox lives and hunts in intense heat where it has perfectly adapted to the hostile environment. Success comes partly because its shiny silver fur reflects heat, and because it can release much of its body heat through its huge ears. This is the inspiration behind the X-BIONIC Wüstenfuchs Technology. The exclusive xitanit™ material reflects heat pounding down at you while distributing sweat across your skin to achieve an effective cooling process. While the innovative material xitanit™ reflects heat, the 3-dimensional structure increases the evaporative process of sweat directly on the skin. The body stays cool, the athlete holds onto their performance temperature longer.

When we received the Fennec shirt for review, we knew that the best person to test it out would be ultra runner Andrew Landells. Making sure we picked a particularly warm day we sent him out to find out just how clever the gear really is...

“I have always struggled to find a shirt that is good at wicking away sweat and keeping me cool over a long period of time. As an ultra runner I can be running for anywhere between 4 hours to 24 hours

Sweat Traps 3D Bionic Sphere System X-Impact Technology Self Adjusting Cuff

so I need a shirt that can continue to work with me. As well as reflecting heat it also has an inbuilt Heatpipe® system, it´s like a separate microcosm in cooling dynamics. The special knitting technique forms micro ducts. Sweat progresses through the ducts, is heated and then evaporates on the warm outer surface causing a cooling process. Perhaps the thing I like most about it though, is that I didn’t feel wet when I wore it. Often, when you’ve been training for a period of time, you naturally sweat and then whatever you’re wearing starts to feel wet and pretty unpleasant. A lot of the time, especially across particularly long distances, I’ll carry a spare shirt, or I’ll have my crew pack one. There’s nothing like the feeling of a clean and fresh top when you’ve been running for 12 hours...But the Fennec shirt’s technology means that the sweat either evaporates on the warm outer surface or is reabsorbed by the wearer as part of the cooling process, meaning that

you feel fresher for longer. Overall I definitely felt that I was able to concentrate on my running, rather than worrying about my body temperature. It’s always important to stay hydrated when you run but sometimes drinking water isn’t enough to keep you cool, particularly on a warm day when even your water is struggling to stay cold! Wearing the Fennec definitely made for a more comfortable run and I noticed that I was less conscious of my sweating; I also went on to run a PB so regardless of how good the technology is, it’s now my lucky shirt anyway!”

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Fennec® Shirt RT 2.1, £95.50, x-bionic.co.uk Comfort: Technology: Would you recommend it? Yes Tested by: Andrew Landells

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Men’s Grooming THE ORIGINAL APOTHECARY: KIEHL’S

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In June, Kiehl’s launched the Oil Eliminator range and we took notice. The range has a key new ingredient in it called Aerogel which is used in space exploration as it’s the lightest man made material on Earth. It is also hydrophobic but will absorb up to 4 x its own weight in oil (it’s also used on marine oil spillages for that very reason) and as men’s skin is much thicker, sweatier and oilier, Oil Eliminator is the perfect companion!

OIL ELIMINATOR REFRESHING SHINE CONTROL TONER: £18

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An ultra-fine toning mist which helps to reduce excess oil on contact. It instantly cools skin and helps remove excess oil to reduce shine and the visibilty of pores. Leaves skin with a clean, matte, healthy-looking appearance.

This daily cleanser helps wash away impurities and leaves skin feeling softer. It helps to remove excess oil, sweat and pollution to reduce the appearance of shine and pores. Formulated with crushed apricot Seeds, it sloughs off dead skin cells without leaving skin feeling overly dry. Leaves skin feeling smoother and less shiny.

This super absorbent, ultralight moisturiser provides an out-of-this world clean-skin feel by reducing the sweat and surface oil. It visibly reduces the appearance of pores and shine and leaves skin softer, hydrated and more comfortable.

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Tattoo Jam, the UK’s record breaking tattoo show, which has been running for seven years, is back and promises to be bigger and better than ever this autumn.

With more than 300 artists working at the event every day, seminars, workshops, trade stands, vendors and lots of live entertainment, Tattoo Jam is an unmissable event for anyone with an interest in ink.

Organisers have secured a host of leading names in the tattoo industry from around the globe, having searched the world to attract artists who cater for every style and taste, including artists who tattoo traditionally by hand, using basic instruments rather than a tattoo machine which is used by most contemporary tattooists.

Tattoo Jam 2014 begins on 10th October with a trade day for artists, followed by the Tattoo Master’s Ball and UK Tattoo Industry Awards ceremony in the evening. The following two days are open to the public who can consult with, and be tattooed by, the best of the best in one of the hundreds of tattoo booths built for the show.

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Men’s Grooming LUXURY SKINCARE EXPERTS: GENTLEMEN’S TONIC gentlemenstonic.com

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PRE SHAVE OIL: £19.00 This great oil prepares, soothes, moisturises and protects the skin prior to shaving. It softens hair giving an extremely close, comfortable shave and can be used under shaving cream to prevent your skin drying out.

The Pre Shave Oil is the perfect way to start your shave.

Formulated and produced entirely in the UK, the Babassu and Bergamot range has been specifically designed for men and consists of naturally based plant-derived materials. The rich oil found in the fruits of the Amazonian Babassu nut, is widely acclaimed for its cooling properties, which leaves the skin smooth and hydrated.

While Bergamot is an essential oil that is renowned for its uplifting and tension–relieving actions. The entire range would be worthy of shelf space in your bathroom but our two absolute favourite products are the face scrub and pre shave oil.

EXFOLIATING FACIAL SCRUB: £20.00 Using naturally derived ingredients, this facial scrub helps remove excess dirt and dead skin cells, cleansing and moisturising the skin.

Steal Hers!

You’re definitely starting to take your skincare more seriously but your other half’s product collection definitely still outnumbers your own 10 to 1.

Well, you might be happy to hear that amongst her endless collection of lotions and potions are probably a couple that you could benefit from too!

We’ve got two absolute favourite products that work just as well for men as they do for women, so when she’s not looking, grab a dab or a splodge and get grooming!

Kiehl’s Midnight Recovery Concentrate: £36, kiehls.co.uk One night. A few drops.

Younger-looking skin by morning, it really is that simple. Male or female, this formula actively hydrates and replenishes, leaving your skin more radiant by sunrise!

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The Body Shop Hemp Body Butter: £13 thebodyshop.co.uk It’s one of their best selling products and it’s not hard to work out why. The Body Shop’s body butter with hemp seed oil is great for very dry skin and is quickly absorbed, providing round-theclock hydration. We love the buttery texture and you will too!

GROOMING

Top Barbers in

YORKSHIRE Savills (Sheffield) About:

Top Tip:

As the official partner to Sheffield Theatres, they’ve worked with actors to create character looks worthy of an audience! From Dominic West to Jon Simm, don’t be surprised if you find yourself sat alongside a celebrity! But Savills Barbers is much more than a grooming parlour for (famous) men.

Alongside offering a traditional barbering and wet shave experience to their discerning clients, they also offer a bespoke Savile Row tailoring service as well as a range of men’s traditional accessories and an apothecary of grooming products, hand-picked for their unique appeal and proven results! A trip to Savills Barbers is not a grooming chore, it’s an experience!

“When it comes to shaving at home, we say ditch the mass produced safety razor and invest in an old school double edged safety razor. The blades are a fraction of the cost of those you will buy in supermarkets/chemists.

Not only that but they will provide you with the closest and cleanest of shaves, plus they look really cool too! We have a great range of shaving gear, available to buy; all made locally in Sheffield by Master Craftsmen at Edwin Jagger Ltd.” What to ask for: If it’s a classic cut you’re after then you’re in safe hands with Savills. The 1950’s pompadours and razor line side partings that are so popular now are modern re-works on retro and period styles that owner Joth Davies and his team are experts in executing. They also offer gift vouchers, so put that on your Christmas list! www.savillsbarbers.com

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Remedy (Leeds) About:

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Set over two stylish and atmospheric floors in Leeds City Centre; Remedy hairdressing for men is a truly genuine and convivial barber shop. Remedy pushes the boundaries of barbering perfection, earning it notoriety as one of Yorkshire’s most prestigious gentleman’s grooming parlours. Its reputation for outstanding men’s hairdressing continues to grow as does its team of highly skilled and experienced barbers, led by industry respected Simon Hunter. The Remedy team offer the highest quality haircut experience along with bespoke and traditional treatments while also boasting their own independently tailored shampoo, hair and beard products so you can rest assured that every man leaves with the perfect remedy to surpass all his grooming needs...

“Men should always consult with their barber and not be intimidated by explaining what they require. If in doubt use a photograph. From there we can offer up the best advice and product recommendations” What to ask for: Remedy are outstanding all round stylists, but their execution of the pompadour and executive contour styles are exceptional. Why not treat yourself to a hot towel cut-throat razor shave whilst you’re there.

A cut and hot towel shave costs just £40. www.remedyhairdressing.com

The Gentleman’s Retreat (Doncaster) About:

Top Tip:

When owner James Herrington opened The Gentleman’s Retreat he was all about creating a traditional barbershop environment which he believes has been forgotten over time and making it the ultimate gentleman’s experience.

As well as offering straight razor hot towel shaves and haircuts, they also have an events bar available to hire for wedding mornings, birthdays, stag do’s or even corporate events. They can provide entertainment, from poker nights to whisky tasting classes and even off-site clay pigeon shooting. They also encourage clients not to dash away but relax after their appointment with a drink and make use of the free Wifi.

“When shaving, thorough preparation is crucial in regards to how your skin will respond to your blade - no matter how snazzy the steel may be.

Before shaving you should wash your face in order to cleanse the pores and remove potential irritation caused by grit and dead skin. After gently drying your face, apply a generous amount of pre-shave oil in order to further soften the skin and facial hair.”

What to ask for: Apart from a cold beer, their legendary signature hot towel shave is just £35.00. It incorporates a mini facial with a straight razor hot towel shave and is great for relaxing. We promise you’ll leave feeling fresh, groomed and ready for anything. www.thegentlemansretreat.co.uk

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With a growing trend for facial hair, Sam Martin set out on a personal journey to create an oil to sooth his beard itch, but what may have started out as an experiment in his bathroom has turned into a global grooming brand and his journey is far from over.

Having spent the past decade honing his skills as a bartender, Sam Martin had climbed his way to the top and had gained more experience in mixology and events organisation than most twice his age. But while the rest of us yearn for a youthful appearance, Sam found his to be a hindrance; “I had a CV far beyond my years. However, when I started my own bar company, I found that nobody took me seriously as I looked so young and it was at this point I decided to grow a beard”. Beard in place, he found not only did the demand for his services increase, but he had unwittingly created a brand, “I stuck in people’s minds and this was excellent marketing... so I decided to keep it.”

But with a great beard comes great responsibility and Sam soon found that maintaining his new look was far more hard work than he had originally anticipated, “I found it to be dry and itchy, and very irritating, to the point it was painful. I searched everywhere for a man’s product to help me and couldn’t find anything that worked.” It was at this point that he began his own experimentation with creating beard oil, which would take months of research before finally he had a product that worked.

I‘ve just had some of our better known customers, invite me to watch them play at one of the UK’s biggest festivals... I had to double check they meant to invite me!

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Around the same time, bearded men started cropping up everywhere, it seemed facial hair had become the new must have accessory and with that Sam found he had developed a following of fellow beard enthusiasts on social media. So when he started posting pictures of his well oiled beard, his followers started demanding to know how he kept his, very trendy, facial hair in such good condition and where he got his new found beard oil, “I repeatedly said, “you can’t get it, it’s mine!”” but eventually the demand and interest would become too much and Sam would give in and it is at this point that the Apothecary 87 journey begins.

Aside from the unprecedented demand for his oil, Sam cites his Grandad as his greatest influence for starting the venture, “he was the manliest man I knew and he really helped push me to create the company.” His close relationship with his grandfather inspired Sam to take the plunge into turning his private experiment into a full blown business. Sadly his grandfather passed away before

the company was due to launch and so with the name still undecided, Sam chose to use it as an opportunity to honour the man who had inspired him so much, “He was 87 when he died and as I was born in ’87, I saw it to be a sign...Mixed with my love of all things vintage and the theme of mixing my beard tonic, I named it Apothecary 87.”

One of the great things about Apothecary 87, apart from the quality of the products, is the brand’s ethos. In a market that is fiercely dominated by female driven marketing, brands and products, Apothecary 87 is a (manly, deep) breath of fresh air. It is an exclusive brand made by men for men and its set to stay that way, “Keeping Apothecary 87 as an exclusive male brand is so important. Not only is it a huge point in our branding, but this brand was designed around products I thought MEN needed, and I never want to forget that.”

Not satisfied with what he’d already achieved, Sam made the decision to enlist the help of bearded (very good looking) model, Chris Millington, to work on a product collaboration. As the first brand in their industry sector to do a model collaboration, once again, they were ahead of the curve and the Milly’s range has proven to be a smart move, “The product itself was the first fruity fragrance beard product on the market. It just really took off well.” And it would seem that they aren’t stopping there, having enjoyed such success with their first collaborative project they’re already in talks with others to offer more exciting products but unfortunately no amount of charm or interrogation on our part can get Sam to reveal any more so you’ll just have to wait!

It might be worth mentioning at this point that Apothecary 87 was founded a little under a year ago. Already, the business has grown from offering part time employment to just one man to employing a staff of six as well as becoming the biggest brand of their type in the world. Not to mention the celebrity clientele they are building.

“I‘ve just had some of our better known customers (they’re in bands), invite me to watch them play at one of the UK’s biggest festivals, I then got the same offer again from two other bands playing the same festival. That was incredibly exciting... I had to double check they meant to invite me!” But despite the model collaborations, a photo shoot with Calum Best and the celebrity clients, for Sam it is having been able to create a memory of his Grandad that he credits as the highlight of his journey so far, “As I mentioned before, the “87” in “Apothecary 87” is a way of keeping his memory alive. I think he would be proud to have been such an influence and a part of this.”

Model: Andrew Tracey

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Sam Martin on Apothecary 87, grooming and being a MAN! Have you got a favourite product from the range?

My favourite product from the range has to be either our Original Recipe Beard Oil or the Shave Oil. Both are great products and have personally helped me out a lot!

The beard oil keeps my face fuzz soft and healthy, whilst reducing itchiness. And the shave oil is used on my neck, and stops me coming out in a rash every time I shave!

What would be your top grooming tip?

Right, my ultimate grooming tip. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got two..

My first tip is simple, create an image of yourself that you want others to see. If you want to be seen in a certain way, then that is the image you should try to create.

My second tip is based on grooming being defined as a routine involving a product to benefit your appearance or the way you feel. With this in mind, one of the most common problems I hear about is irritation from stubble or beards. To help ease this, after a bath or shower, while your face is still warm and damp, apply a drop or two of beard oil to the beard area, massaging it in. This will help the skin, as well as condition the hair, helping to reduce the irritation.

Model: Chris John Millington

As this is our MAN issue, who would you say is the ultimate man?

The MANliest MAN known to MAN. This is a tough one, as there are MANy. The way I see it, the only way to be the MANliest MAN, is to live up to your own personal definition of that phrase. If you do, then youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve achieved Ultimate MAN status.

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Don’t fall victim to ‘same old suit’ syndrome. If your female friends wouldn’t be seen dead in the same outfit twice, why should you? Make sure you wow at every event, be it a meeting of the board, your cousins wedding or a night out you’ll never forget, by wearing the right suit and knowing how to style it.

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SUITS YOU The Wedding Guest Suit

The Office Suit

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Ted Baker Hordor Red Wool Check Blazer, £299 available from Ted Baker, Meadowhall Sheffield

Brioni Grey Prince of Wales Check Wool Suit, £3,475 mrporter.com

Gucci Black Slim Fit Wool Tuxedo, £1,580 mrporter.com

A wedding is a special occasion and certainly isn’t the time for lazy wardrobe choices. This autumn why not pick a deep red suit, it’s an uncommon choice for the groom’s party so you’ll not blend in with the ushers, instead you’ll be the super stylish guy at the bar. Now doesn’t that sound good...

If you’re office royalty, you ought to be dressing the part. We love this double breasted suit from Brioni. It’s classic, it say’s “I’ve got experience, I own this boardroom and I’ve got exceptional taste...”

A light patterned shirt and a knitted tie in teal are great for adding depth and texture. Again, don’t forget a pocket square; it always finishes a suit off nicely. As for footwear, brown brogues would compliment a coloured suit such as this one perfectly.

Keep it formal with a crisp white shirt and simple tie. Don’t forget a pocket square for extra oomph and a pair of black brogues wouldn’t go amiss either...

Don’t forget the details

Whoever told you not to buy a tuxedo and hire one instead, don’t speak to them ever again. OK so you might only wear it once or twice a year, but if you invest in a timeless, beautifully tailored tuxedo made from quality cloth, you can wear it once or twice a year for 20 years, which is far more cost effective. The fashion maths works... trust us. This Gucci tux epitomises elegance and sleek sophistication, a look the Italians are renowned for.

Let the suit do the talking and go for a classic white shirt and black bow tie. We suggest a white silk pocket square and black patent leather Derby shoes. For extra style points, try adding a patterned silk scarf.

Coin Cufflinks Mother of Pearl Silver Plated, £135 mulberry.com

Vibrant blue suiting, slim Lapels, fitted and tapered trousers with loafers (no socks) are all bang on trend at the moment, but I would also hint at double breasted with a modern twist making a comeback next season if not before.

Top Tipfrom Scott Hufton of Owen Scott Bespoke Tailors

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DON’T FORGET THE DETAILS Foundwell 14 Karat Gold Tie Clip £750 mrporter.com

Stella McCartney Prince of Wales Double Breasted Blazer, £1,425 www.net-a-porter.com

Borrowing from the Boys Smart tailoring and sophisticated silhouettes aren’t just for the boys.

We Ladies love a sleek and elegantly cut suit too, just like style queens, Alexa Chung and Ashley Olsen.

Whilst we advocate adopting the power outfit that is, The Suit, we’re wouldn’t advise raiding your other half’s wardrobe just yet, remember it’s all in the fit.

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Hordwar Wool Check Waistcoat £120 tedbaker.com

Armani Collezoni Royal Blue Jacket £605 Harvey Nichols Leeds

Office Paul Smith London Grained Leather Briefcase £300 matchesfashion.com Alexa Chung Stella McCartney 2012

Party Gucci Horsebit Print Silk Scarf £145 matchesfashion.com

“Heritage bags are a key trend this season!”

Office Bottega Veneta Leather Oxford Brogues £585 mrporter.com

Now you’ve got tailoring down to a fine art, you need a power clutch to complete your new found and fierce look. We love this Saint Laurent clutch for adding a touch of glamour.

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Always put your best foot forward with our essential footwear guide for men

1. BLACK LACE UP OXFORDS

2. BROGUES

3. BOAT SHOES

Every man should own a simple, fuss free pair of black dress shoes. Low key but still exceptionally smart, a pair of black Oxfords will walk you from the office to a wedding and everywhere in between.

According to us, and just about everybody else, the brogue is the perfect all rounder and will look perfect no matter the occasion.

No longer reserved just for the yachting enthusiast, the boat shoe is great in the warmer months and for when you want something a little smarter than a trainer.

Church Consul Black Lace Up Oxfords £385.00 church-footwear.com

Kurt Geiger London Moss Green Brogue Shoes £250 kurtgeiger.com

Timberland Tenerife Boat Shoe £100 timberlandonline.co.uk

5. TIMELESS TRAINERS

4. TAN DERBYS A pair of tan shoes works perfectly with a grey or navy suit. They’re office suitable and great for that semi-formal occasion or first date when you’re keen to make a good first impression without trying too hard!

The coded language of good shoes is potent, direct and understood by everyone

If bright colours and zany patterns are your thing then great, but we do advise you invest in a slightly more timeless and classic pair of kicks too. Something a little more grown up is going to keep your look relaxed but chic, and a solid colour, such as navy, will go with anything.

New Balance 574 £64.99 newbalance.co.uk

Loake Victor Punch Wingcap Tan Derby£155 loake.co.uk

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6. WINTER BOOTS For when the weather is truly British, a good pair of winter boots is a sound investment. A slim silhouetted pair looks great with jeans and a shirt.

Hugo Boss O Snovero Lace Up Boot £230 store-uk.hugoboss.com

Bespoke tailors, Owen Scott, of Huddersfield and Leeds recently launched their own collection of men’s footwear. Speaking to Scott he said that they were keen to offer a high quality, ‘go to’ shoe, made in England, bearing the all important Owen Scott stamp of approval. The range has received a fantastic reaction and Scott has since said that off the back of the success of the initial launch they are planning three new designs ready for next season. We’ve even heard rumours that the range might incorporate Huddersfield cloth, which the brand already uses in their suiting! We can’t wait to hear and see more!

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3. LK Bennett Elga Lace Up Brogues £185 www.houseoffraser.co.uk

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Montblanc The Meisterstück Heritage Perpetual Calendar £13,540 montblanc.com The grande complication of the perpetual calendar is both highly demanding from a mechanical viewpoint and an expression of the utmost in the watchmaker’s art. Unlike an ordinary “full calendar”, a perpetual calendar always shows the correct date and requires no manual adjustment, not even at the end of a month with fewer than 31 days or at the end of February in a leap year. If the mainspring of the Montblanc Meisterstück Heritage Perpetual Calendar is kept sufficiently wound, this timepiece’s calendar will require no manual adjustments until the year 2100. What a clever little thing...

Nixon The Rotolog, £250.00 nixon.com Every Nixon watch serves as a reflection of who they are as a brand. From materials to function to finish, they take no shortcuts. Where The Rotolog is concerned, high speed and high style blithely comingle with Japanese direct drive quartz movement and real wood or enamel inlay. Get ready to make waves.

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U-Boat Italo Fontana Chimera B and B £4,560 uboatwatch.com Ilvo Fontana, crafter of precision engineering instruments, received a prestigious commission from the Italian Navy in 1942 to design and build a watch for its pilots. However the project failed to materialise and it was assumed the drawings were “lost”. But in 2000 Ilvo’s grandson, Italo found the designs and so the U-Boat collection was born.

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Van Cleef Arples African Landscape Extraordinary Dial™ £82,600 vancleefarples.com The dial features a diamond elephant, surely that’s all the convincing you need? This beautiful timepiece, one of a series of four watches, celebrates the exuberant vegetation and wildlife of Africa, as seen from the basket of Jules Verne's balloon. Delicate gold modelling and sculpture capture all the tenderness as this mother elephant guides her baby through the mysterious African savannah.

Patek Philippe Calatrava White Gold £121,675 patek.com P Patek Philippe is Geneva’s oldest independent family-owned watch manufacture and is regarded as one of the most prestigious watch makers in the world, so when they suggested their Ladies Calatrava, who were we to disagree? We love the striking pink strap against the beautifully draped 162 baguette diamonds that frame the face. A Patek Philippe is far more than a means of telling the time; it is a unique, personal object steeped in precious memories

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Having looked round The Earl in the past, Amanda and Robert were quick to take up the opportunity to win their dream wedding at the popular and unique art deco style hotel. One thing that stands out when you read their initial application is their overwhelming desire to be married; in fact they mentioned it about 3 times in 100 words. So when the couple, who met through social media, were announced as the winners at the grand finale event, held at the hotel on the 1st August, it was a dream come true for the loved up couple.

But making it to the final, let alone winning, hadn’t come easily. Each couple had to undertake a series of challenges and there were multiple

stages to the competition which saw the couples fundraising and taking part in a dramatic game of ‘Mr & Mrs’ in front of friends and family before they had a chance of taking home the prize. The couples were each invited to choose their own causes to raise money for and winners Amanda and Rob chose to support ‘Cash for Kids’, wasting no time at all by arranging a meeting with charity director Louise Davis to discuss their strategy.

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went on to host charity bag packs, car boot sales, cake sales and raffles along with a superb Race Evening raising a total amount of £1176.18 and said that their favourite part of the competition experience was having the opportunity to help others, “finding out the money we raised helped buy a little girl a wheelchair, gave us immense pride.”

Speaking of their amazing efforts, charity director Louise praised their efforts, “I am thrilled that they chose Cash for Kids as their charity for the competition. Cash for Kids is a grant giving charity that supports sick, disabled & disadvantaged children in South Yorkshire. The £1176.18 raised was distributed in our summer

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Their efforts will benefit hundreds of local children. It was a delight to work with Rob & Amanda. Their passion to make a difference is inspiring. I wish them the very best and I am looking forward to joining them on their wedding day in March.”

Along with Louise, we would like to wish Amanda & Robert a wonderful wedding, which we can happily announce has been set for the 6th March 2015! Speaking of their win, Amanda and Rob said, “Winning the wedding has been absolutely incredible, we could have never imagined having a wedding worth £20,000. It will complete us as a couple in our journey. Overall it has been an amazing experience creating some very good life time memories.”

Congratulations to the winning couple and all the other wonderful couples who took part! We wish you all the best!

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Harron Homes Building The Dream Surpassing expectations at every turn is a speciality of independent house builder Harron Homes, which has been delivering aspirational homes of the highest quality for over 20 years.

The company’s ability to build homes that feel exclusive, while also benefitting from that warm and welcoming atmosphere a traditional family home needs, sets it apart from other house builders.

It is this extensive experience that enables Harron Homes to bring a bespoke approach to each individual development throughout the Midlands and Yorkshire, a unique quality that ensures its sophisticated family homes are designed to reflect the needs of the area’s buyers.

Located on Highfield Spring, Oak Dene Mount is part of a multi-million pound regeneration project. Katie Charlesworth, Sales Manager for Harron Homes comments: “Harron Homes is proud to be part of this landmark scheme, which is set to demonstrate the future of sustainable homes in Britain and make a positive impact on the local area.

Harron Homes has already played a significant part in helping to regenerate parts of the region, creating highly sought-after developments that ultimately become inclusive new communities for the families that choose to call them home.

Harron Homes has long established itself as Yorkshire’s premier house builder thanks to its passion for exquisite designs that promise the utmost in space, style and luxury.

It’s by listening carefully to the needs of its customers that the house builder is able to deliver dream homes, a quality that has helped the firm secure an outstanding reputation.

Currently Harron Homes has two outstanding developments for home buyers to choose from in the Rotherham area, Oak Dene Mount in Waverley and Kingsbrook Park in Wath Upon Dearne.

“The three and four, five-bedroom house designs combine the utmost in luxury with highly desirable energy-saving features, including solar panels and rainwater harvesting.

“The aim is to create a brand new community where luxury living and an appreciation of the natural environment go hand in hand, and where families can find a lifetime home.

“Oak Dene Mount is already becoming a soughtafter postcode and caters for the lifestyles of

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today’s house buyers, who want to combine the best of both worlds.”

Over in Wath Upon Dearne, Kingsbrook Park combines luxury living with a setting that has it all. The collection of four and five bedroom homes available in this up-and-coming town bring together all of the space, luxury and up-to-date style you could wish for in a modern property and have been designed to accommodate the needs of families of every size. High specification kitchens and bathrooms provide added wow factor, while large living areas offer ample space for your every need.

A safe environment and friendly neighbourhood, Kingsbrook Park can be found close to the Manvers nine-hole golf course, boasting breathtaking views of the surrounding Old Moor Nature Reserve and Manvers Lake. Here, some 250 acres of varied habitats and wildlife can be found, making it a place for leisurely walks and quality family time. Those with a taste for adventure are also catered for, as the beauty spot provides the opportunity to tackle a range of water sports.

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Following a surge in demand for their services in West Yorkshire, James Brindley has recently opened a new interior design showroom near Dewsbury. Located on Oxford Road in Gomersal, the new showroom showcases high quality British brands such as Zoffany, Sanderson, Mulberry, John Sankey and Colefax & Fowler, as well as more contemporary suppliers.

Designer and studio manager, Bethan Davies, is firmly behind the James Brindley ethos that quality interior design should be accessible to everyone;

“There are many preconceptions about interior designers - some people believe they cost a lot of money or that they’ll impose their own style on a home. The reality is that we work together with you to create a design you love and within your specified budget.”

From an individual room to an entire house, even the small details that a designer comes up with will really make a difference.

“The aim of a designer is not to take over, but to guide you through all the collections and help you make the right choices. If you have a good idea of what you want your home to look like, but you’re having trouble bringing it to life, an interior designer will help pull it all together,” she added.

At James Brindley, a design consultation in your own home followed by fabric samples, paint colours, wallpapers, lighting and furniture choices for a room, designed and put together specifically for you, starts from as little as £150. This cost is then refunded against your first order. Alternatively, a free, design consultation is available at the studio, with no obligation to buy.

If you live in the West Yorkshire area, come and discover the beauty that James Brindley can bring to your home.

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Sublime Ultra High Definition (4K) video performance and jaw-dropping acoustic authenticity are built in. But BeoVision Avant also amazes with magical convenience based on a strong understanding of how we want to live with the television – and how high-end multimedia entertainment can go hand in hand with uncompromising design.

At Bang & Olufsen, innovation begins with understanding user needs before merging technology and craftsmanship to deliver design with lasting value.

Case in point: BeoVision Avant, the company’s latest television. Based on Bang & Olufsen research and innovation, this flagship entertainment centre has the muscle and finesse to deliver breath-taking performance when family and friends gather around it. But it also has the good manners to blend in to the living room – and with the family’s lifestyle – when people choose to do something else. And because it was conceived to last in a changing digital world, it is ready and able to work seamlessly with all the devices and content sources anyone in the family might want to use – with none of the complexity.

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Waking gracefully as you switch it on, the BeoVision Avant turns smoothly towards you and enigmatically unveils not only a rich, ultra-sharp, perfectly contrasted picture, but also a delightful surprise. Elegantly unfolding beneath the bevelled edge of the television’s screen, a panel of hitherto concealed loudspeakers appears, set to wow you with breathtaking sound. It’s a truly magical performance.

As you would expect from Bang & Olufsen, BeoVision Avant sounds extraordinary right out of the box. But be prepared to discover just how good a television can sound with no fewer than eight driver units and eight dedicated amplifiers built in.

The sound panel that magically glides from the television when it is turned on performs brilliantly on its own. If you want to connect external speakers to create a true surround sound experience – either wirelessly or wired – it could not be simpler with the integrated 7.1 surround sound module.

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The concept vision was to create a TV which stays in the background of the living room when turned off and wakes up to action and takes centre stage when turned on. The tireless engineering that has gone into making the BeoVision Avant, with its in-built, smart adaptable features are what make it so special. Its ability to adjust the perfect picture and incredible sound automatically, means that it delivers a perfect and magical viewing experience every time and allows you, the viewer, to simply enjoy the performance.

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Living Room

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A living room should be welcoming and stylish. A few carefully selected accessories add depth, interest and style.

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The bedroom often gets neglected when it comes to design. You figure you just need a bed and somewhere to hang your clothes right? Wrong. Your bedroom should be your private sanctuary, we spend half our lives in bed so we should at least make sure it’s comfy and the view is nice. If you do nothing else, invest in some great bedding!

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Just for show It’s safe to say that when it comes to buying for the home, men tend to focus on the essentials. It’s true, you do need somewhere to sit and somewhere to set down your drink BUT a home without the odd decorative (but entirely useless) item is simply not a home!

Add a little ‘You’ to your space with bits from your travels, perhaps a wooden tribal figurine or maybe even an animal skull for extra (manly) design points.

Mismatching is good No one likes room that looks too staged; avoid the straight out the catalogue look by embracing the trend for mismatching.

Designer Suzanne Kazler once said, “A room should feel collected...not decorated”, so get off the IKEA website and take a trip to a reclaimed furniture specialist, or an antique dealers and find yourself a focal piece for your room. We love a chesterfield sofa, set alongside a modern accent chair for a clash of the eras!

A bar worth bragging about

How to set your coffee table It may come as a surprise but the humble coffee table is in fact the best way of saying who you are without actually saying anything at all. A few neatly arranged books, such as that Muhammad Ali biography or a guide to India from your travelling years, show off your cultural knowledge and interests. We also suggest a few coasters and a Gentleman’s tray for keeping your remote controls in check. It’s also a great place for one of those ‘just for show’ items we mentioned earlier.

If you’ve not got the space for a bespoke bar in your home, a bar cart is an equally impressive and stylish alternative, even a simple tray on a clear counter top would work. Invest in at least one pair of stylish whisky tumblers and some quality barware, as well as a few nice bottles of booze for a distinctly sophisticated look.

You can always hide the good stuff.

Get arty Owning art is something many aspire to but only a few ever really achieve. You don’t have to make a trip to Christie’s to have an impressive display. Limited Edition prints or vintage lithographs are good starter pieces, or comb through eBay for some affordable one-of-a-kind finds.

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Tweetie Pendant Designed by Phipps for Casamania in a collaboration with BOSU. The ‘Tweetie Pendant’ pays tribute to the age old tradition of keeping birds. Ancient hieroglyphics have shown the Egyptians keeping them as tributes to their gods and the beauty of nature. Tweetie is a light that playfully re-imagines this once familiar and admired household object, but with added gold.

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...best enjoyed slowly Editor, Coral Keers flew out to Riga, Latvia this month to find out exactly what it means to be the European City of Culture 2014

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Latvia ...best enjoyed slowly

So, when I received an email from representatives of our very own Doncaster Sheffield Airport stating that Wizz Air are now putting on flights to said country, it was little more than ‘logged for future reference’. However, reading on, the email was actually an invitation to visit the country in celebration of this and its capital ‘Riga’ being awarded European City of Culture 2014. All I had to do was share my experience...

I’ve recently turned 40 and as part of the ritual of realisation, I downloaded an app which has already become one of my favourites; ‘Been’. Have you got it yet? As you tick off all the countries to which you have ventured, it colours in the map of the world.

So much fun, it prompted me to check in with my ‘must visit’ list and add a few places I’d forgotten about until now. Though I must admit, Latvia was not one of them.

Arriving at The Clarion Hotel Valdemars at midnight on Friday night I was a little unsure of what to expect of the surroundings during the day or indeed if it was safe at this time of night. As I’d reached the city and entered a gated area which was the hotel entrance, I’d seen little more so far.

My naive perception of this eastern european country nestled between Estonia, Lithuania and Russia, was that it may still be suffering effects of its struggle for independence, only escaping soviet economic control in 1991. I was not prepared for the miraculous recovery I later discovered had been made.

The days that followed were literally full of wonder! Greeted early with a cheery welcome at reception from the Latvian Tourism office, what followed was a whistle stop tour of over twenty of the king pins in the city’s tourism itinerary brochure, finishing with an exhausted flight home on Monday evening.

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It was quickly evident why it had been named the City of Culture. It’s rich and diverse cultural history sees the city absorb so many influences of its past whilst remaining true to itself and as such, all tastes are catered for. Castles and museums, sports and leisure facilities, spas, beaches, music venues and opera houses are plentiful as is a bustling cobbled open air night scene that still feels, well totally safe (having outed the ‘stag do’ trade some ten years ago by collectively increasing prices).

Day one was a walking tour of Riga and its Old Town which took in the spectacular Central Markets, Creative Quarter and promenade as well as a trip through time to discover the history and making of the region’s traditional drink ‘Black Balsam’.

The first thing I noticed about Riga was its sheer beauty. The art nouveau influence evident in the architecture is stunning, and almost ‘fairytale’ set on wide tree lined avenues. The second was the cleanliness. Not a scrap of litter or smearing of discarded chewing gum in sight. Riga was also host to The World Choir Games whilst I was there playing host to groups from all corners of the earth who could be heard randomly treating passers-by to their practice sessions which added a further touch of magic.

Thirty minutes by car on day two was the town of Sigulda, which adds an adjective to its marketing to read ‘Sigulda Thrills’; and it does just that. The day was drifting off, barefooted on the grass of the castle gardens listening to live opera. It was walking alongside giant sculptures, breathtaking views and following the ley lines aligning a circle of trees that have shown evidence of granting many a heart’s deepest desires. It was making soy candles in a medieval castle and trying on armour which weighed equivalent to a small horse. It was travelling across the river Gauja hundreds of feet up in a cable car, Gutmanala caves and riding the 900m Olympic bob sled track at over 80kmph. Yes, it was safe to say Sigulda ‘Thrills’.

It’s rich and diverse cultural history sees the city absorb so many influences of its past whilst remaining true to itself and as such, all tastes are catered for.

Jurmala was the destination for the final day. A beach resort with a deep fishing history and (with 60% of the area covered by forest), air that is so clean it attracts thousands of sanctuary and rehabilitation tourists to its world class spas at any time of the year. There is no industry here, no factories, no eyesores, no smoke, no hustle but just enough bustle, and pure relaxation. I visited the vast open-air museum amidst a serene forest and the inner light gallery, meeting an artist whose paintings transformed as the light upon them changed. I bravely climbed the 117 steps of the 33m high viewing tower in the Dzintari Forest and was rewarded appropriately before walking along the beach and making a wish sat astride the famous Turtle of Longevity statue.

The tourism offices put together a packed agenda and yet there is so much more still to see. I have to go back; I need to see the rest of what this beautiful city has to offer. The National Library that every inhabitant played a part in building, and in a strange way, the old KGB headquarters (open to the public this year as part of the City of Culture agenda). I want to explore the vast sprawling markets in much more detail and find the perfect traditional Russian doll available on many of the street stalls.

I want to go back because I was so genuinely impressed I need to share it with my fiancé. I loved how something about the place drew me in and made me forget the hassles of everyday life and slow down to its own accepted pace.

The customs and traditions that have survived years of oppression are present in almost every tale, every action and the core of every being I came across. It’s commonplace that people are friendly and positive and try to live an idealistic life embracing the country’s folklore and traditions; a total respect for their environment combined with organic and clean living. It’s almost addictive. No, I’m certainly not done with Riga yet.

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The Black Magic Bar has a hidden secret deep underground and accessed only by a secret doorway from the main bar. The original cellar in which the black liqueur was first produced is a must-see and home to haunted educational tastings.

Rozengrals is an authentic medieval underground restaurant in the heart of the city. A candle lit space dating as far back as 1293 as an ancient wine cellar.

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Aparjods restaurant is a delightfully thatched part of an elegant hotel and spa complex. It prides itself on its endless wine cellar, BBQ menu and traditional Latvian fayre. Try the black bread dessert with berry jelly, it’s a must.

On Sunday mornings, grab a coffee from the traditional cart in the grounds of Sigulda Castle as you sit amongst a picnic blanket sea of families who travel far and wide for the free classical concerts.

Walk the Olympic Bobsled and Luge track and if you can, book a ride. Helmet on, buckle in and scream for a once in a lifetime experience.

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Brasserie Blanc You could almost be forgiven for walking by this canal side hideaway which for me is part of its charm. Brasserie Blanc is a delightful converted Victorian mill nestled between modern offices and the edge of the canal just off Sovereign Street and has carved quite the reputation for the excellence our popular French friend is famous for. Raymond Blanc himself is a self confessed lover of Yorkshire and in particular Leeds.

He appreciates the city’s rich history and how it is surrounded by fantastic local producers; only fitting then he should put down roots here.

The open brickwork and low vaulted ceilings enhanced by cast iron pillars create a real modern yet traditional feel that welcomes us from the rain outside. I happen to know that despite the wet giving a different perspective, the relaxed outside dining area is very well used during the -let’s say, more ‘polite’ weather. Inside, giant candelabras and clusters of wine bottles are filled with candles which generate just the right amount of warmth as wax drips on wax to create deliberately accidental pieces of art. Chris is the duty manager on hand to see new arrivals to their seats and ensure they understand that their wish is his command.

We are there for a quiet meal and what I particularly liked was that there is bustle –and later music, near the entrance and bar area and the deeper we go into the restaurant, the quieter it becomes. It’s made to be like this, there are still full tables, but less of them, and slightly less light. Whatever your reason for visiting or preference of atmosphere, you’ll not be disappointed here.

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General Manager says; “We all believe in team work. If we are having fun, then our guests will too and it will make the restaurant a success.

She continues to explain; “not only this, but we work very long hours, we are together for long periods and it’s important we respect and like each other. This is always considered when hiring new people into the team. If the team works well, the work will be easier for all.”

We have a drinks waiter John, and a food waiter Laticia who are both equally enthusiastic about their role in ensuring we enjoy our experience as indeed they do with each of their guests.

They proudly describe their specials and recommendations like the perfect dinner party hosts. Their knowledge is refreshing, and welcome.

The menu is just as enticing as the surroundings, French, but not so much that most couldn’t find a nod to something on their favourites list tucked in there too. The ‘tartare’ is certainly celebrated with several versions of the classic. People also come here for a really great steak; it’s free range pasture reared Cornish heritage beef which is dry aged for at least 30 days. Now that’s a steak.

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My fiancé decided on the steak and being somewhat of an expert on ‘meat’ he was not disappointed. Just the right amount of fat and medium rare was exactly how it’s meant to be.

My particular favourite of the evening was the potted shrimp with a twist on the usual suspects in taste accompaniments as nutmeg replaced garlic in a luxurious smooth butter. I couldn’t resist a taste of my dining partner’s cheese soufflé which also pleased in texture and flavour. Chef had recently decided on an addition to the light and fluffy soufflé with just the right amount of ooze in the centre; a small jug of rich cheese sauce on the side ...simply sumptuous. None of the meal disappointed and all of it delighted. All cooked with an obvious care and attention to detail right down to the presentation. A miniature pan here and a wooden board there with a splash of jus on the side and a caramel shard delicately reaching from a pristine chocolate ganache, it was all just right.

If I could change anything at all, it would be that the dessert menu could be just a tiny bit naughtier, but that’s less about the actual choice available, and more because I’m just a little bit greedy when it comes to pudding!

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It’s also good to know that refreshingly, there’s an amazing value set menu on offer. It’s unusual to find celebrity restaurants quite this affordable, so respect to Raymond! The Menu Maman Blanc is fresh and seasonal and changes on the first Thursday of each month. At £11.95 for two courses and £14.45 for three at lunchtime and £14.45 for two courses and £16.95 for three courses at dinner, it gives the close by office community the perfect place to bring clients or meet colleagues and the local waterfront apartment dwellers the chance to eat out regularly without breaking the bank.

There’s even a Sunday roast menu and three, yes three children’s menus all aimed at different age groups which is great for encouraging families to eat out together more. There’s Bebe Blanc, as the name suggests for babies where free organic carrot puree is the order of the day. Petit Blanc for children aged under 8 and the Petit Menu for a larger appetite and those who like to order from a ‘real’ menu just like Mummy and Daddy including a main, side and dessert for £5.95. All said, Brasserie Blanc is a great all round eatery that has something for everyone and can cater for most levels of budget. We’ll be going back for sure!

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“Fresh grilled sardines are the perfect beach or barbecue food.

They can be as fancy or as simple as you like. In the Brasseries we serve them with braised fennel & olive oil mash. Feel free to do the same, or just enjoy them as is with a simple green salad.”

Grilled Atlantic Sardines with Tomato Sauce (serves 4)

You will need •

3 smaller or 2 larger sardines per person.

(Ask your fishmonger to scale, gut and take the heads off)

For the marinade: •

100ml of olive oil

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5g garlic - peeled & finely chopped

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10g shallots - peeled & finely chopped

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25g fresh parsley, washed & finely chopped

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a small bunch of fresh rosemary, finely chopped - about a teaspoon

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a good pinch of coarse ground black pepper & sea salt to season

1. Wash your sardines and pat dry inside and out with a paper towel.

For the tomato sauce: •

65g onions - peeled and cut into 1/2cm squares

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1 tablespoon of olive oil

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1 - 2 cloves of garlic (2 scant teaspoons) peeled and finely chopped

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1 teaspoon fresh thyme - chopped

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1 small bay leaf

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165g plum tomatoes

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2 tablespoons tomato puree

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165ml water

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a good pinch of salt & fine white pepper

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1 tablespoon caster sugar

Recipe written for MODE by Raymond Blanc

2. Combine all of the marinade ingredients in a shallow dish.

3. Coat the sardines in the mix, cover, refrigerate and allow to marinade for at least 2 hours prior to cooking.

4. Whilst the sardines marinade, prepare the tomato sauce.

5. Sweat the garlic & onion in the olive oil for 5 minutes without colouring.

6. Add the tomato puree, bay leaf, thyme & sugar and cook for 1 minute further.

7. Add the chopped tomatoes & the seasoning and simmer for 5 minutes.

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8. Add the water and simmer for 20 minutes.

9. Set the sauce aside for a time to allow the flavours to infuse.

10. You can serve the coarse sauce as is, or if you prefer a smooth sauce liquidise with a hand blender and pass through a fine sieve.

11. Reheat before serving.

12. When ready, take the sardines out of the marinade & grill for two minutes each side under a hot grill or on a griddle pan.

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A third generation restaurateur and Italian chef, Alessandro Primo Calzini of Florence, owns two of Doncaster’s most popular restaurants. Since launching Ziniz in Bawtry in 2000, it has gone on to be named

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Alessandro’s belief in authentic Tuscan cooking, using only the best ingredients is key to his success. Here, he shares one of his favourite recipes!

PANZANELLA- TUSCAN BREAD SALAD “This is an old dish that my Nonna would make using ingredients that were available around the kitchen at the time. Not wanting to waste anything, any stale bread and ripe tomatoes were used in Panzanella. Now, it has had a massive resurgence in Tuscany and a lot of local Tuscan restaurants are judged on how good their Panzanella is. As it requires no cooking, it is an easy and simple dish to do and a great Italian salad that will go with anything”

INGREDIENTS (SERVES 2-4)

1 small loaf of Italian style bread cut into large chunks (about 2-3 days old) 1 small cucumber, roughly chopped 3 celery sticks, roughly chopped 1 large red onion, roughly chopped 3 ripe tomatoes, roughly chopped 5 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil 3 tablespoons of white wine vinegar A good bunch of basil leaves Salt and black pepper

METHOD: Remember that the secret to a great salad is making sure that it has been really well tossed.

Really mix the flavours and condiments. Put the cucumber, tomatoes and red onion into a large bowl and add the bread chunks. With your hands, mix really well and season with salt, pepper, olive oil and white wine vinegar and then decorate with basil. Make sure you stir it well and cover. Leave it to sit for an hour and serve directly, however I advise leaving it overnight in the fridge as it allows the flavours to mellow. Just remember, the bread should be moist and not soggy!

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Despite struggling through school with dyslexia, Peter Sidwell, went on to forge a successful and enviable career in the food business, working as a published food writer, restaurateur & TV chef. Now living and working in Cumbria, he spoke with us to share his passion for food and his top tips for cooking up a storm in the kitchen!

Where does your love of cooking come from?

It was something that started quite early really.

I enjoyed cookery lessons at school, it was something I could do with my hands and not too much writing, and it progressed from there really.

I unfortunately left school with only 1 GCSE due to my dyslexia, so I needed to find something I was good at for a career. It’s not only my career but also my hobby and I think that’s why I have managed to be successful so far. I am thinking about food, ingredients and cooking 24 hours a day.

You’re career has a chef has seen you travel quite a bit, is there anywhere that you feel really inspired your cooking?

Italy has been the most significant place for my career. It’s not so much the style of food but the culture of food out there, the seasonality of dishes and the wealth of regional variation that has made the biggest impression on me. When I first went to Italy I visited Naples. I just went to Manchester airport and look the first flight I could find, not really knowing what I’d be doing or where I was going to end up. I plunged myself into the Italian lifestyle and culture, it was like being a trainee chef again, I just became a sponge and soaked up every ounce of knowledge and experience I could. I let go of my inhibitions and just asked questions, showed an interested and tasted everything that was on offer. Trips like that became such significant mile stones in my career and I would urge any chef or wannabe chef to do the same. I now take my family to Tuscany whenever possible. It’s my favourite place to cook as we just all love the food, lifestyle and people there.

What’s your favourite dish to cook AND what’s your favourite to eat?

That’s a tough one. My absolute favourite dish I have ever eaten would have to be Spaghetti Vongole, it’s a pasta dish made with fresh clams, garlic and herbs. Whenever we are on holiday in Tuscany we always go to a certain restaurant on a Thursday lunch time and have this dish. It’s not a posh restaurant, in fact it’s a little cafe next to a train station but it’s full of locals and the dish is only available on a Thursday as they are closed on a Wednesday out fishing for the clams. I have been

lucky enough to eat in some special restaurants in my time but that dish is without a doubt a show stopper for me! In regards to cooking, I love to bake so I’d have to say bread; I love the process of making a dough and then turning it into a beautiful loaf of bread that encases a combination of delicious flavours. I have just been making a roasted walnut, Wensleydale cheese and rosemary focaccia bead, such an amazing combination of flavours.

If you had to cook a dish that embodied the spirit of Yorkshire, what would it be?

Without a doubt, a Yorkshire pudding starter.

Three puds with an amazing onion gravy made from Yorkshire beer and the stock from a shin of beef slow cooked over night in a slow cooker that we’d go on to eat as the main course! It’s simple and modest cooking. Now that I live in the Lake District I am trying to convert Cumbria to a Yorkshire Pudding starter but they just don’t seem to get it!

Do you do all the cooking at home too?

I’m afraid not. My wife Emma has turned out to be a great cook and now that we have a young family she tends to cook during the week but I always cook at the weekends as my family are the people who I love to cook for the most. It starts on a Friday evening when we love to have a fresh pizza after the kids are in bed. I take myself off to my little pizza oven in the garden and I make us both a lovely thin traditional pizza.

Do you have a top tip for novices in the kitchen?

Keep it simple and always start with an ingredient not a recipe. Go shopping and find the key ingredient and then look at what to cook with it.

Cooking is about confidence and tasting your food along the way so that you can make adjustments if need be.

Always cook with the best quality ingredients you can, and remember, less is more. If you cook with good quality ingredients half your work is done.

Finally, always season your food when cooking (Mum, you know I am taking to you!).

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Barbecued Rump of Beef, Beetroot and Feta with Potato Salad ‘COOK LIKE A MAN’ – The official Movember cook book. Available from all good bookshops for £9.99

by Marc and Conor Bereen Last year Movember launched their first official cookbook. Offering a range of expertise from stocking a Gentleman’s Pantry to Gastronomic Trailblazing, the book hosts Mo Bro chefs from across the UK as well as a few moustachioed brethren from Spain and Finland. Chefs from Oxo Tower, Caravan, the ETM pub group, game experts The Wild Game Co and supper club pioneer Simon ‘Ferdie’ Fernandez are but a few of the gentleman who have lent their talent and time to help educate and share the secrets to good eating.

2kg rump of beef

a further 5 minutes. Turn down the heat to its lowest level and cook for a further 45 minutes, turning occasionally to prevent burning. The meat should be medium rare at this stage (invest in a meat thermometer and you won’t need to guess).

Remove from the barbecue and rest the meat for 30 minutes before carving.

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For the beetroot and feta salad:

Fresh ground black pepper

INGREDIENTS (SERVES 6)

FOR THE BEEF:

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100g walnuts

Barbecued Rump of Beef, Beetroot and Feta and Potato Salad by Marc and Conor Bereen

200g feta cheese

In a frying pan, lightly toast the walnuts. Then cool.

In a saucepan, boil the beetroot for 25 minutes.

Then cool and peel the skin off – it should fall off to reveal ripe, purple baby beetroot. Cut the beetroots in half and place in a mixing bowl. Crumble the feta and toss together with the beetroots, walnuts and a little extra-virgin olive oil. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Extra-virgin olive oil

For the potato salad:

METHOD

Salt and pepper

For the beef:

FOR THE POTATO SALAD:

Marinate the beef by rubbing over 2 tablespoons olive oil and seasoning generously with fresh ground black pepper. Put on a plate, cover with cling film and leave out of the fridge for 2 hours before cooking. Heat the barbecue. Salt the beef generously and seal on the grill, fat-side down, at a medium temperature for about 10 minutes or until nicely charred. Seal on the other side for

20 baby potatoes, washed (skin-on)

In a large saucepan, cover the potatoes with cold water and bring to the boil. Turn down the heat and simmer until cooked. (A knife should easily cut through one when cooked.) Drain and allow to cool. When cooled, cut the potatoes into quarters, place in a bowl with the cornichons, capers and mayonnaise and toss together. Season to taste.

FOR THE BEETROOT AND FETA SALAD: 5 bunches of baby beetroot

100g cornichons, roughly chopped 50g capers, drained 100g mayonnaise

TO SERVE

Salt and pepper

Carve the rested meat and serve in a large dish along with the potato salad and beetroot salad.

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Tannins are heaven-sent when eating protein-rich foods like beef, helping to break down fat and cleanse the palate between mouthfuls. But that’s the science: the fact is that a rich but fruity red tastes great with beef...

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I recommend the ‘Pure’ Malbec 2013 from Trapiche in Argentina. From The Co-operative, it has a little floral note and a touch of pepper over lively cherry and black berry fruit. It’s perfect with steak and won’t be fazed by the saltiness of the Feta.

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It just so happens that we’re also pretty good at making the wet stuff too. From well known brands like Black Sheep and Theakstons to small yet perfectly formed micro-breweries, you could say we are somewhat purveyors of ale.

To find out a little more about the coveted Yorkshire pint and to get some recommendations on the best brewed beverages about, we chatted with Vicky Pettitt, of Yorkshire Ales.

“Yorkshire Ales started life in September 2012 with an aim to shine a bright light on the quality and

diversity of beers that are being brewed by Yorkshire microbreweries. There are currently over 160 different breweries in this county alone and this creates not only a competitive market but one that is throwing up new and exciting beer recipes all the time. It is a difficult task to come up with recommendations as everyone has a preferred style whether it is a hoppy pale ale or a rich dark malty ale. We feel that these three represent excellent examples of their style and have proved extremely popular since they first came to prominence.”

Treboom - Yorkshire Sparkle, is a 4.0% pale ale brewed just outside York by a talented brewer called John Lewis. The beer has a combination of three hops that give it a refreshing citrussy grapefruit flavour and works well with food such as fish and chips or equally well on its own.

Brown Cow - Genesis, is a typically English 4.2% golden ale brewed just outside Selby by a female brewster called Sue Simpson. The beer is very well-balanced with English hops and

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Brown Cow brewery has been in operation for 18 years but remains resolutely small and independent.

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“Rugby is a game for barbarians played by gentlemen… football is a game for gentlemen played by barbarians.” – Oscar Wilde Football Sky Bet Championship Sheffield Wednesday vs Nottingham Forest - Tuesday 16th September Leeds vs Huddersfield - Saturday 20th September

Rugby League First Utility Super League Hull FC vs Leeds Rhinos, Friday 12th September Huddersfield Giants vs St Helens, Sunday 14th September

EXPERIENCES

La Traviata Leeds Grand Theatre, September – November Asked some years after its premiere which of his operas he liked best, composer Giuseppe Verdi replied ‘Speaking as a professional, Rigoletto; as an amateur La Traviata’. He poured some of his most heartfelt music into this intimate story of family tensions and blighted love, and the result is one of opera’s most profoundly moving masterpieces. Director Alessandro Talevi and designer Madeleine Boyd (The Turn of the Screw, Don Giovanni) set Opera North’s first new production of La Traviata for 15 years in Belle Époque Paris. Two South Korean artists with burgeoning international careers, the soprano Hye-Youn Lee and the tenor Ji-Min Park, are Violetta and Alfredo; and the young Italian conductor Gianluca Marcianò makes his Opera North debut.

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Doncaster Racecourse, 10th-12th October With more than 300 artists working at the event every day, seminars, workshops, trade stands, vendors and lots of live entertainment, Tattoo Jam is an unmissable event for anyone with an interest in ink.

York Beer & Cider Festival York Knavesmire, 17th – 20th September With over 400 beers, 100 real ciders, a selection of English wines, as well as an international bar selling 20 draught foreign brews, the York Beer & Cider Festival is not to be missed! With tickets starting from £3 it’s also an absolute steal!

St Leger Festival Doncaster Racecourse, 10th -13th September Since the first running of the big race in 1776, crowds from all over the country have been drawn to Doncaster to capture a taste of the atmosphere.

As one of the most prestigious race weeks of the British horse racing calendar, the Ladbrokes St Leger Festival is not to be missed.

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LIVE MUSIC Who: Coldplay What: Ghost Stories Released just two months after front man, Chris Martin & his (ex) wife Gwyneth Paltrow announced their “conscious uncoupling”, it is perhaps not unjustified to assume the ghost could be the aforementioned blonde. Unlike Coldplay’s usual foot stomping, anthem filled records, Ghost Stories is more subdued and melancholy, it whimpers and wails and would appear to be set somewhere between depression and acceptance.

Who: The Hallé The Hallé, Ripon International Festival – Harrogate Theatre, 14th September, tickets from £20, harrogatetheatre.co.uk

Who: Robert Plant What: Lullaby and… The Ceaseless Roar With (still) no plans to reunite Led Zeppelin, Robert Plant has officially announced a new solo album. Entitled lullaby and… The Ceaseless Roar, it serves as the follow-up to 2010’s Band of Joy and will hit stores on 8th September Self-produced by Plant, the forthcoming effort features 11 original tracks written with his band, The Sensational Space Shifters. According to Plant in a press release, it’s going to be “a celebratory record, powerful, gritty, African, Trance meets Zep.”

Harrogate Theatre are proud to present one of the world’s greatest orchestras, The Hallé, in a thrilling and magnetic programme, as part of the Ripon International Festival. Led by a conductor of mesmerizing authority and piercing insight, Janusz Piotrowicz, the performance will include Rachmaninov’s ravishing 2nd Symphony.

WHAT WE’RE READING Comedy:

Current Affairs:

A Confederacy of Dunces - John Kennedy Toole

Hack Attack – Nick Davies

Toole wrote A Confederacy of Dunces in the early sixties and tried unsuccessfully to get the novel published; depressed, at least in part by his failure to place the book, he committed suicide in 1969.

It was only through the tenacity of his mother that her son’s book was eventually published and found the audience it deserved, winning the 1981 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction. A hilarious satire and comedic masterpeice, A Confederacy of Dunces is a Don Quixote for the modern age.

This book is the definitive, inside story of one of the major scandals of our age. Drawing on exclusive interviews with private investigators, journalists, politicians, police officers and Murdoch executives, it blows the lid off Fleet Street, Scotland Yard - and Downing Street. It tells for the first time how Davies and a network of rebel lawyers, MPs and celebrities took on Rupert Murdoch, one of the most powerful men in the world.

Sport:

Fiction:

Land of Second Chances – Tim Lewis

To Rise Again at a Decent Hour – Joshua Ferris

In the Land of Second Chances, Tim Lewis charts the incredible true story of the Rwandan cycling team as they overcome impossible odds to inspire a nation. A story of struggle, hope, and the life-giving promise of redemption through the unifying power of sport, The Land of Second Chances is about cycling and so much more.

Paul O’Rourke is a man out of touch with modern life. His dental practice occupies his days, but his nights are filled with darker thoughts, as he alternately marvels at the optimism of the rest of humanity until someone begins to impersonate Paul online. What begins as an outrageous violation of privacy soon becomes something far more soul-frightening: the possibility that the virtual ‘Paul’ might be a better version of the man in the flesh . . .

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Salmon Leap Neil McBride 60 x 60” £POA Original Acrylic Painting Where: (By Appointment Only) The Firs, Flawith, York, North Yorkshire YO61 1SF

Making a Modern Collection The Hepworth Wakefield, Saturday 5 July 2014 – summer 2015

The Defiant One Shona Stone £950 Serpentine Sculpture Where: Headrow Gallery, 588 Harrogate Road, Alwoodley, Leeds LS17 8DP

This exhibition features some of the most significant works from the Wakefield Collection which was founded in 1923 and began to develop with the help of Ernest Musgrave. As the first director of Wakefield Art Gallery, his forward-thinking collecting policy has been continued by his successors expanding the collection (which now has over 5,000 works), with the support of many organisations and individuals.

Featuring work by Barbara Hepworth, L.S. Lowry, Henry Moore and Ben Nicholson, this display celebrates the long history of collecting by the former Wakefield Art Gallery, which opened in 1934, up to the present day.

It includes favourites from the collection and works that have not previously been displayed at The Hepworth Wakefield.

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The Wonder of Work: Prints of War & Industry by Joseph Pennell

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Graves Gallery, Sheffield, Saturday 5 July - Saturday 13 December 2014

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This display of prints by American artist Joseph Pennell shows the power and scale of the First World War munitions works.

Original Acrylic Painting Where: Showcase Gallery, Finkle Street, Richmond, DL10 4QA

Pennell captured the major industrial changes which transformed England’s land and cityscapes in 1916. These lithograph prints are a unique artistic record of war work on the Home Front and show men and women making munitions in the new iron mines and weapons factories.

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EVENTS Harvey Nichols AW14 Fashion Show Where: Victoria Quarter Leeds When: 23rd September Tickets on sale soon!

The Harvey Nichols annual autumn/winter fashion showcase is back and is set to be as spectacular as ever. Set in the stunning Victoria Quarter the event will feature designer looks from Amanda Wakeley to 3.1 Philip Lim, making their way down the impressive multi runway, with the opportunity after the show to shop for your favourite looks. If you consider yourself somewhat of a style maven then there is surely no place youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d rather be.

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He has been ordained “the alpha male of American street style” by GQ and called “Woost God” by some of his most rabid fans. But Nickelson ‘Nick’ Wooster, known for his sharply tailored blazers, handlebar moustache and armsleeve tattoos, is more than an arbiter of good taste.

Aside from being a successful English rapper, Tinie is also a very smart dresser and you can expect suits, lots of suits, on his Instagram. He is a regular on the Best Dressed Men lists and his sharp tailoring choices make it easy to see why.

Successful Yorkshire businessman, Tom Griffiths, is somewhat of a connoisseur when it comes to fine cigars and classic cars. His instagram is full of fabulous pictures of both.

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Oliver, a successful British male model, is also a regular style columnist for The Telegraph. His model looks mean he pulls of any look with ease, but we particularly love his casual style posts. Plus if you like his girlfriend, Pixie Lott, he regularly shares pictures of her too...

Solicitor turned teacher, David Evans, started style blog, Grey Fox, in 2011, dedicated to style and fashion for the man over 40. He noticed very little in the way of guidance for an essentially large and affluent male market.

He gets extra points for the ‘Yorkshire’ pin.

As the Men’s Fashion Director for Bergdorf Goodman, you can expect lots of catwalk photos and fashion party pictures. His own style is mature and exciting and it would serve you well to take a style tip, or two, out of Mr Pask’s fabulously fashionable book.

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Your Support Matters

Kirkwood Hospice provides specialist care, free of charge, to adults in Kirklees with advanced, progressive illnesses at any time from diagnosis to the end of life, respecting their individual needs and wishes. Care and support is also provided for their family members, friends and carers, both during the illness and after death.

This year it will cost around ÂŁ5 million to maintain services at Kirkwood Hospice. Ongoing grants represent less than 18% of these costs. This means that the Hospice needs to raise over ÂŁ3.7 million in voluntary income every year in order to continue to care for patients.

To raise this money the Hospice relies on the support of individuals, companies and organisations â&#x20AC;&#x201C; people just like you.

From taking part in one of our events to joining the Hospice lottery, from picking up a bargain at one of their 20 shops to organising your own fundraising initiative, however you help, your support will be greatly appreciated. Your gift will help Kirkwood Hospice to provide care for the people across Kirklees who need us the most.

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A new opportunity to work hand in hand with the hospice designed to promote local businesses and encourage corporate development through networking and engaging with our local supporters.

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A problem at work What do I need to do to try to resolve it?

So, you’ve encountered a problem at work. It’s always wise to try to fix it ‘at source’ if you can.

If it’s a problem with a colleague, this will help keep the relationship on track. Fixing it ‘at source’ may help avoid a potential battle as well as to reduce any stress and anxiety you are feeling.

For those reasons it is usually better to try to resolve issues that you have with colleagues or your employer at the earliest stage possible.

How to go about it?

• Try to resolve it informally - have a quiet word with your supervisor or manager to see if the problem can be fixed with their input.

• If the informal approach doesn’t work, check your employer’s grievance policy and consider raising it formally, by way of a grievance.

Typically this will involve you writing a letter or email setting out the issue, attending a grievance meeting to discuss it, allowing your employer to consider it and respond. If the problem is not resolved, it will require you to lodge an appeal and attend an appeal meeting (normally held by somebody more senior than the person who made the original decision about your grievance). Normally, the appeal hearing is the end of the process and the decision made at that meeting is final.

It is crucial that you check your employer’s grievance policy and any other relevant policies to ensure that you comply with it.

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Ultimately, it is often best to resolve problems in the workplace in as informal way as possible but if that cannot occur or it is taking too long, you may have the right to pursue a legal claim to an Employment Tribunal.

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If the problem you are experiencing may entitle you to pursue a legal claim to an Employment Tribunal, have careful regard to any potential time limits. Typically, to pursue a claim in an Employment Tribunal there is often a 3 month time limit. Typically, you will need to make an application to an Employment Tribunal within 3 months of the date of the incident that you are complaining about.

Recently, the Government has set up an Early Conciliation process through the use of ACAS and this process (which enables ACAS to try to resolve a legal problem with your employer without you having to resort to an Employment Tribunal) may extend the 3 month time limit.

For more guidance and assistance on handling problems at work - a sensible, realistic approach - contact Morrish Solicitors LLP on 03333 44 9600 or info@morrishsolicitors.com. We assist people with all shapes and sizes of problems at work - advice on contracts, disciplinary/grievance procedures, negotiation of severance packages, Settlement Agreements and mediation, as well as representation in the Employment Tribunals (such as in Unfair Dismissal, discrimination and contractual claims) and Courts.

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Paper just got interesting In a world overwhelmed with paper, Sony introduces a revolutionary new way to work. Digital Paper from Sony, in conjunction with a document management solution, gives you the power to annotate, share, and save your documents – all from a handy device that’s light enough to carry anywhere!

World’s thinnest, lightest body** (approx. .26 inches, approx. 12.6 oz.), about the thickness of 30 sheets of paper.

Sony’s rechargeable thin lithium-ion battery – up to three weeks’ use on a single charge.

High-contrast reflective display (1200 x 1600 dots), so text can be read clearly, even in bright sunlight.

Storage – approximately 2,800 PDF files (approx. 1 MB each).

Built-in Wi-Fi® functionality to allow file sharing over a wireless network.

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Read and work on new documents or archives in sharp, easy-to-read text and graphics, full letter size, so you never need to scroll to read.* Digital Paper has a 13.3” display that renders full-page letter-size (8.5” x 11”) documents in PDF format.

Since files can be stored in a document repository, you can collaborate with colleagues who need to work on the same files or save your documents to the archives.

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Digital Paper’s durable frame is light and portable, replacing bulky file folders and briefcases.

Use the stylus just like a pen to write fluidly and directly on the panel, as well as easily highlight and erase text.

The Sony Digital Paper went on sale this May in the US and is priced at $1,100. UK release TBC.

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Timekeeping tips to help you reach the top...

BEST TIME FOR A MEETING: 10AM Mornings are best for meetings. You’re at your most alert and therefore more productive.

Presentation Do’s & Don’ts BEST TIME TO ASK FOR A PAYRISE: 2.10PM

BEST TIME FOR A JOB INTERVIEW: 10.30AM ON A TUESDAY A slot such as this won’t be affected by lunchtime, going home time or the weekend so you can focus on the job at hand! It’s also early in the week and day so both the interview and interviewee are going to be fresh!

Take advantage of your boss’s glucose levels. At this time, they’ve likely had their lunch and will be feeling more energetic resulting in them being more inclined to take risks.

WORST TIME FOR A MEETING: 4.02PM

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You’re giving a presentation so it’s a given that you want to be taken seriously so make sure you look the pat.

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Plain and simple, engage your audience.

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The key here is to keep calm and de-stress. Drinking five cups of green tea is proven to lower psychological stress by upwards of 20 per cent.

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Often a late night at work can occur unexpectedly so it’s important to keep an emergency food stash, there’s no point staying late if you’ve not go the energy to perform well. Snacking on dried fruit and nuts is ideal because they’re packed with energy-yielding calories and are good for brain function.

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SAY “HELLO”, AGAIN, Jaguar has revealed the prototype of its ‘new’ Lightweight E-type - a further six of which will be built and sold.

Jaguar announced in May 2014 that it would recreate six new Lightweights, each built by Jaguar Heritage, part of Jaguar Land Rover’s new Special Operations division.

The new cars are the ‘missing’ six vehicles from the ‘Special GT E-type’ project, which originally started in February 1963 with the objective of building 18 cars. Only 12 of the aluminiumbodied Lightweight E-types were eventually built and the remaining six designated chassis numbers

having lain dormant, until now. The six new cars will carry those original, historic Lightweight E-type chassis numbers.

A race winner in the hands of a variety of famous drivers during its short competitive career, the car has achieved worldwide fame and original examples are now valued in the many millions.

In recreating the Lightweight E-type, Jaguar Heritage has been able to call on the superlative skills and experience of many talented engineers

The E-type is an iconic car, and the Lightweight E-type the most desirable of all. To be able to complete the intended production run of 18, some 50 years after the last Lightweight was completed, was an opportunity we couldn’t miss.

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and technicians already working in a variety of departments within Jaguar.

The expertise and attention brought to bear on this recreation project is staggering, with the full resources of Jaguar being applied to ensure that the six new Lightweights will not only be authentic, but will also be built to the highest quality standards.

So the six chosen customers will each receive the rarest of things - a brand new Lightweight E-type, hand-built at Browns Lane and just as desirable as one of the originals.

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COOL CATS A new smart ‘cats eye’ style road stud can warn drivers of potentially icy roads and will soon be able to alert traffic management centres and maintenance depots of the treacherous conditions across the UK. The New Zealand-based Company; Solar Bright is behind the world’s first commercially available solar powered ice detection system, the PATeye™ and is trialling a communications system that will send a signal to the traffic control centre when it is activated to inform the maintenance department about where gritters need to be deployed.

Once installed in the road the solar-powered studs monitor humidity and temperature and if the temperature drops to 0°C or below the blue LEDs in the stud start to flash to alert drivers of the possibility of ice formation.

There are two versions of the stud – a direct replacement for the standard reflective cats eye and a snow-plough resistant version which is set into a core-drilled hole.

We think this will surely save many lives as well as many thousands of pounds for the borough councils in wasted grit!

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MODE must drive Route 66 Often referred to as the ‘mother road’, the U.S Route 66 is an icon of American Culture and history. Running between Chicago and Los Angeles there is a wealth of sights and attractions gracing the old road. Driving the route is a holiday in itself; we suggest hiring a car, preferably a Mustang 1969 Fastback for that all American feel, and taking the road trip of your life...

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£17865.00

Discount

£875.00

Special Mill Cash Price

£16990.00

Nissan Finance Deposit Allowance

£500.00

Customer Deposit

£2990.00

Balance to Finance

£15491.00

36 Months

£198.97

GMFV

£8285.86

Total Repayable

£18437.92

Term

37 months

Annual Mileage

5000

APR

5.9%

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The McLaren P1 Designed to be the best driver’s car in the world...

The astonishing new McLaren P1™, which debuted in production form at the Geneva Motor Show, has a clear goal – to be the best driver’s car in the world on road and track.

To achieve this objective, McLaren is used all of its 50 years of racing experience and success, especially in the fields of aerodynamics and lightweight carbon fibre technology.

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The result is a car that has an unprecedented amount of downforce for a road vehicle: similar levels to a GT3 racing car and yet with even greater ground effect. This downforce not only boosts cornering and braking performance. It also helps balance, stability and driveability at all speeds.

While the top speed is electronically limited to 350 km/h (217 mph), with the 0-100 km/h standing start acceleration taking less than three seconds, the McLaren P1™ will power from rest to 200 km/h in less than seven seconds, and on to 300 km/h in less than 17 seconds – a full five seconds quicker than the McLaren F1.

“We believe the McLaren P1™ is the most exciting, capable, technologically advanced and most dynamically accomplished supercar ever

made,” says McLaren P1™ programme director, Paul Mackenzie. “It may not be the fastest car in the world in absolute top speed, but that was never our goal. Rather, we believe it is the fastest ever production car on a racing circuit, a much more important technical statement, and far more relevant for on-road driving. It is a true test of a supercar’s all-round ability. Plus many owners will use the car on the circuit, at special track and test days.”

Formula 1 inspired technology permeates the McLaren P1™. The revolutionary new carbon fibre MonoCage monocoque forms a complete structure incorporating the vehicle’s roof and its distinctive snorkel air intake - a styling feature inspired by the McLaren F1 road car.

McLaren is an acknowledged world leader in carbon technology. The material offers lightness, strength and rigidity – improving performance, safety, handling, agility, durability, efficiency and ride comfort. The body panels of the McLaren P1™ are also made from lightweight yet strong carbon composite, with their complex shapes tuned for optimal aerodynamics.

The ownership experience with the McLaren P1™ will be as special as the car itself, Greg Levine, McLaren Automotive Sales and Marketing Director explains: “Owners will become part of the McLaren family, if they aren’t already. To maintain exclusivity, we have closely monitored demand, and announced a production number of just 375 units – a figure that will ensure the McLaren P1™ will remain a rarity and, if spotted on the road, an unforgettable sight.” Expect to pay £1 million plus.

And if you love the P1...

...then wait till you see the McLaren P1™ GTR. Without roadcar regulations to hold it back, the McLaren P1™ GTR will push everything to the limit. Available only to McLaren P1™ owners, production of the track-focused GTR will begin in 2015, when the 375th and final road car has been built. With even greater emphasis on aerodynamic performance through the dramatic bodywork, the McLaren P1™ GTR will also feature race-proven slick tyres, a fixed ride height, enhanced power delivery from the IPAS powertrain and Formula 1™-derived DRS from the large, fixed rear wing and an ERS-style push-to-pass system, all combining to offer the ultimate track experience. The GTR will only be offered to existing P1 owners, at a cost of around £2 million. cars.mclaren.com

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Balance defined.

GTS: three letters that declare the concentrated essence of Porsche.

Cars with increased power, enhanced specification and a direct link to our motorsports roots.

Cars driven by individuals who always desire more.

The new Cayman GTS. Purist.

Find out more at porsche.co.uk/caymangts

Porsche Centre Sheffield Sheffield Road Meadowhall Sheffield South Yorkshire S9 2FZ Tel: 0843 658 2488* info@porschesheffield.co.uk www.porsche.co.uk/sheffield

Fuel consumption for the Cayman GTS in l/100 km (mpg): urban 12.7-11.4 (22.2-24.8), extra urban 7.1-6.3 (39.8-44.8), combined 9.0-8.2 (31.4-34.4 mpg); CO2 emissions: 211-190 g/km. The mpg and CO2 figures quoted are sourced from official EU-regulated test results, are provided for comparability purposes and may not reflect your actual driving experience. *Calls may be recorded for training purposes.

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Porsche Boxster GTS & Porsche Cayman GTS When it comes to cars, purism is synonymous with extreme sportiness. In the mid-engine Cayman GTS and Boxster GTS sports cars, you feel it right away.

Dr. Stefan Weckbach, head of the Boxster and Cayman model line, talks about the idea behind the GTS mid-engine sports car. “For some, it may be just a red background on which the rpm range is displayed. For the growing GTS community among Porsche drivers, which for the first time finds the famous three letters in the current midengine sports cars, it’s an unmistakable indicator of the added power and features which these fortified versions with their communication packages provide. Such details are not just the visual expression of inner values but also among the elements that comprise the harmonious overall package that is GTS-specific. Notably in

Technical Specs: Cayman GTS3

Boxster GTS

Engine:

Six-cylinder

Engine:

Six-cylinder

Displacement:

3,436 cc

Displacement:

3,436 cc

Power:

340 bhp

Power:

330 bhp

0–100 km/h:

4.9 seconds or 4.8 seconds with PDK*

0–100 km/h:

5.0 seconds or 4.9 seconds with PDK*

Top speed:

177 mph or 176 mph with PDK*

Top track speed:

175 mph or 173 mph with PDK*

Fuel consumption:

Combined: 31.4 mpg or 43.4 mpg with PDK*

Fuel consumption:

31.4 mpg or 43.4 mpg with PDK*

Cost:

Cost:

From: £55,397 or £57,748 with PDK*

From: £52,879 or £55,230 with PDK*

*PDK - Porsche Doppelkupplung. Porsche double-clutch 7-speed transmission with manual and automatic modes.

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the interior of the Cayman GTS and Boxster GTS, the design, materials, and finish fulfil the promise made by the modified front end.”

“We have highly emotional models, and that has to be evident in every possible way,” says Weckbach.

There are more powerful engines, more powerful acceleration, and a more powerful appearance, as evidenced by the logo embroidered in the headrests, as well as the highly accentuated seams.

With precise braking into corners and accelerating out of them, the philosophy of the GTS forebears reasserts itself each time anew. Curvy roads are made for the new Porsche duo. The Boxster GTS and Cayman GTS are distinctive equals.

Weckbach feels right at home in the business of building sports cars. “It was a conscious decision to enrich the product substance of the models”. For him, the GTS models are a clear affirmation of Porsche’s commitment to always build the sportiest car in the vehicle segment through the combination of driving dynamics, uncompromised comfort, and exclusive features.

The GTS models shine through the sum of their capabilities. They provide good, honest driving enjoyment.

For more information please visit: www.porsche.co.uk/sheffield

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