PLATFORM: EDITOR’S LETTER
Editor’s Letter
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Griff Rhys Jones... ...has spent his adult life making people laugh – now he wants them to think, too. In fact, he’s a man on a heritage mission and recently headed north in his capacity as both ambassador for the Prince’s Regeneration Trust and President of Civic Voice to lend his support to various civic and countryside campaign groups. We talk to him about his work – and what he loves about our region. Plus, this edition: Lorraine Pascale’s sweet. No, really – she is. Apart from being a former supermodel and current supermum, Lorraine is also the hottest TV chef this side of Nigella. And not only does she answer our regular Q&A (hop on over to page 54 for a read of that) she also shares with us a fabulous summer dessert recipe. See? How sweet can you get? We’ve also a run-down of the best festivals in the North this spring and summer – pick the best forthcoming theatre and movie shows, whirl around the Peak District, take a tour of York and get an insider view of the North’s great cities. Phew. As always, hope you enjoy the journey.
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