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Photinia ‘Red Robin’ - a popular evergreen shrub with glossy green leaves, white flowers in flattened flower heads and young red shoots. Often planted as a specimen shrub or as a fast-growing, dense, evergreen hedge.

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CONTENTS

38 Discover Shire Brook Valley Nature Reserve

12 Home & Garden

34 All you need is love

42 Travel

Live it up like lords and ladies with these grand gestures for the home

Meet the local couple who have been married for 70 years

From ancient history to sun-kissed beaches, Israel is simply unforgettable.

21 Eating Out

36 Beauty

46 What’s happening

We dine at The Vine

24 Fashion

Spruce up your wardrobe with the help of these local boutiques

28 Wedding dress traditions

Phoebe Seymour discovers why brides wear white and other interesting facts about the biggest day of our lives

32 Perfect days

Celebrate spring and burst in to floral fragrance with these rose-infused beauty products

38 Back to the land

Discover the wonders on your doorstep at Shire Brook Valley Nature Reserve

Our monthly round-up of what has been going on in the region

50 Motoring

Special editions, crossovers and speed... it’s all in this month’s motoring round-up from Jordan Cutforth

40 Meet the gardener

Sheffield garden designer Lee Bestall is set to take centre stage at the RHS Chatsworth Flower Show PROMOTIONS: 3 Wards

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As we arrived, subdued lighting and warm welcomes set a relaxed tone. “No rush, take your time,” said our waiter Mohammed, who is also the son of owner Muktar Ali - known as Ali - as he showed us to our table.

While we snapped poppadums’ (50p), precariously topping them with either chilli and lime pickle, mango chutney or a cooling garam masala yoghurt (£2.50), we made a start on navigating the menu and requested a Cobra beer (£3.20) and large glass of house red - a smooth concha y toro merlot (£4.20) to help see us through.

The menu is nearly as big as the restaurant; five pages in total and offers a great variety of Bangladeshi and Punjabi house specials, alongside some more exclusive seafood dishes,

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including tandoori king prawn masala (£11.90) and machli bhuna (£9.50).

To start we ordered the mixed kebab (£3.90) - a selection of various meat and vegetable starters to share. There were several elements to the platter, but the tender sheik kebab and exceptionally crisp onion bhajis, devoid of any grease and well-seasoned with a light inner texture, really shone out.

We put our entrees in the hands of Mohammed, who recommended the adraki (£8.50) and handi (£8.50) lamb, both of which had the hallmarks of great home cooking. “My dad is in the kitchen,” he acclaimed. “He’s been in the restaurant business for more than 35 years and he uses all of his own recipes. This is all home-grown cooking.

“The handi is my go-to dish and everyone I’ve recommended it too has enjoyed it. It’s now a staple entrée for many of our regulars and I haven’t had a single criticism yet”. This wasn’t about to change.

The spicing of the lamb handi was delicate; the aromas of fresh garlic, ginger and bay leaves wafting out of the bowl. It was comfort food with a spicy kick and the sauce had a great earthy quality, possibly from the addition of the green peppers in its preparation.

The consistency of the adraki lamb was just right too, the rich scent and toasty notes from

the roasted fresh ginger gratifyingly pungent.

The accompanying coconut rice (£3.20) was cooked to perfection, proving light and as distinctly aromatic as one would hope for, and the keema naan (£2.80) was satisfyingly savoury and sweet, contrasting well with the other dishes.

We spent a lovely evening at The Vine and it really did catch me by surprise. I knew to expect the good old classics, but I didn’t expect them to have moved so fluidly with the change in India’s vibrant culinary scene, still retaining its history and origins.

The Vine continues to be one of Mosborough’s most popular restaurants and on the evidence of the service and food on our visit it has many years’ good years ahead.

The Vine Indian Cuisine 9 School Street, Mosborough, Sheffield S20 5EB Tel: 0114 248 8750 or 0114 248 2320 www.thevineindiancuisine.co.uk

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Wedding origins WHY DO BRIDES WEAR WHITE, AND SHOULD YOU REALLY INCLUDE GARLIC IN YOUR BOUQUET? PHOEBE SEYMOUR DELVES INTO THE HISTORY OF WEDDING DRESS TRADITIONS.

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o, you have accepted his/her proposal and are now dreaming of the perfect, sparkling white dress for your big day.

The white dress is so synonymous with weddings, you would be forgiven for thinking blushing brides have always dressed this way.

However, history buffs and marriage enthusiasts alike may be interested to learn that it hasn’t always been this way. Read on to discover the weird, wonderful – and not necessarily romantic – origins of the modern day wedding dress.

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The dress Contrary to popular belief, the white dress wasn’t chosen to represent the purity and innocence of the bride, but became fashionable after Queen Victoria wore white for her wedding day in 1840.

Victoria (the trend-setting Kardashian of her time) wore a plain white dress to marry Prince Albert simply because she liked the colour. But, she wasn’t the first to do so.

Mary Queen of Scots wore white when she married Dauphin François of France in 1558.

Although back then, this was considered scandalous, as white was traditionally worn by royal ladies in mourning.

Before Victoria’s influential white dress, women of high social standing wore rich and bold colours to show off their status.

Back in the Middle Ages, as it was routine for royals to marry for political gain rather than love, the bride needed to make sure she impressed the elite groom with her wealth and beauty.

The wife-to-be was responsible for representing her country and so needed to exhibit power, wealth and superiority to be a desirable candidate for an alliance. To show these traits, the seamstress would use the most lavish materials, silk, satin and fur being popular choices.

So by the time Victoria’s white dress came along, brides all over Britain wanted to follow suit. One popular lady’s monthly magazine described white as “the most fitting hue” for any bride.

After that, white was considered the musthave colour and merchants saw this as an opportunity to up the prices of their garments. The white dress therefore became a symbol of wealth and desirability – a trend that is seemingly here to stay. Well, every bride wants to feel like a queen, right?

The veil and train

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The veil and train on the other hand, originated much further back in Roman times. Roman brides were swaddled from head to toe in a gigantic flame-coloured veil called the flammeum as it was believed its fiery appearance would scare off evil spirits.

There is evidence to suggest that veils continued to be worn to protect brides’ faces well into medieval times. Similarly, bridesmaids wore similar dresses to the bride to confuse the spirits.

The veil and train also prevented brides from running away from their grooms – and vice versa, as the bride’s face would usually only be revealed to the groom at the end of the ceremony.

The lifting of the veil was also used as a symbol of the groom taking possession of his new wife and accepting her for all she was – for better or for worse.

Moving closer to the modern day, everything a young princess wore on her wedding day was considered chic. Everyone wanted to emulate the regal style and as lengths of material signalled a more lavish and expensive dress, long trains were adopted by more ‘common’ brides – another element of the wedding dress that has stood the test of time.

Flowers may seem like the most romantic part of your wedding attire, but again, they were a device to ward off those pesky evil spirits.

This ritual stems from a 17th century tradition of having fragrant herbs and plants such as garlic and dill in your bouquet. That’s right – garlic!

The 1600s are famous for the plague epidemic and potent herbs like these were used in a desperate attempt to survive the disease. Not only were herbs thought to be good for your health (and as it turns out, rightly so), their strong scent was thought to ward off spirits.

It will come as no surprise then, why would-be brides were keen to catch the bouquet – it wasn’t just their married life that depended on it.

Female guests would also try to rip off pieces of the bride’s dress and flowers on her big day in order to obtain some of her good luck. To escape from the crowd the bride would toss her bouquet and run away. However, we can’t imagine women attracting many potential partners carrying this kind of bouquet around all day.

“Queen Victoria (the trend-setting Kardashian of her time) wore a plain white dress to marry Prince Albert simply because she liked the colour.”

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Sorella Venue Styling Sorella are specialists in venue styling, creating beautiful themed decorations to suit the scheme of your wedding or celebration.

The family-run business is the preferred supplier at Whirlowbrook Hall and they provide quality chair covers and centrepieces for any occasion, including birdcages, candelabras, and vintage displays, and can incorporate many exciting themes including a gothic banquet and trends such as vintage hessian and lace.

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Whirlowbrook Hall Whirlowbrook Hall offers a traditional, luxury wedding venue. The manor house boasts original features whilst exuding contemporary elegance, beauty and styling.

The venue stands in 39 acres of the exclusive stunning landscaped gardens of Whirlowbrook Park on the Yorkshire and Derbyshire borders.

With each wedding being as unique as the couples themselves, there’s something for every mood, whether you’re looking for a big fairy-tale wedding or a low-key civil affair.

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Sitwell Arms At the Sitwell Arms Hotel, they understand no day is more special than your Wedding Day. Their beautiful 18th century coaching Inn offers a choice of elegant rooms and magnificent grounds.

Their hotel is privately owned, and so they can offer a dedicated personal service. You will be appointed your very own wedding coordinator, or Fairy Godmother as they like to be known, who will ensure your special day exceeds your expectations.

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To view their facilities, contact their reception and they will make an appointment with one of their experienced wedding coordinators, who will be delighted to meet with you.

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Licensed for civil ceremonies, renewal of vows and civil partnerships, no stone is left unturned in their quest to ensure your wedding day is perfect. For a wedding venue that's both romantic and memorable, Mosborough Hall Hotel is the ideal venue and their exclusive wedding policy ensures yours is the only wedding of the day.

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Hotel Van Dyk Hotel Van Dyk really is one of the most idyllic of settings for your wedding. Located within easy access of the motorway, Chesterfield and Worksop.

Celebrate your wedding day at Hotel Van Dyk and begin your married life in style. You will spend your day at the finest country house hotel in the area - one immersed in local history. With picturesque surroundings, four AA stars and a rosette for dining, all combined with a fantastic location, you and your guests will enjoy a day as special as you are.

A hotel with weddings at its heart, it goes without saying that their dedicated team of wedding planners will take care of everything.

Choose Hotel Van Dyk and make their history the start of your future.

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They can cater for anything from two to 200 guests and have a sit-down meal capacity for up to 140, although there is also an option to have a more informal buffet for up to 200 people. With a choice of fine old Georgian rooms, there is also plenty of choice for more intimate gatherings.

Exclusive use of the grounds, lawns, car parks and the ground floor rooms make this an excellent choice for civil ceremonies and receptions alike.

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Julie is passionate about supporting British farmers and is one of the only florists in the country who has a continuous supply of British blooms all year along with flowers imported from countries around the world.

Weddings are one of owner, Julie’s favourite challenges and she enjoys helping every bride create her dream day. Whether your style is vintage, bohemian, glamourous or a country look, Julie has the ability to take your ideas and bring them to life. Ensuring all her customers have the highest service, whether it’s a small posy and buttonholes or a more ambitious floral arrangement, Julie and her team go above and beyond to make sure everything goes to plan.

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Aston Hall Dating back to 1772 and set in 55 acres of land, the BEST WESTERN PLUS Aston Hall Hotel is a stunning venue that can meet all your needs.

It has long been a beloved venue for couples tying the knot and the beautiful marquee makes Aston Hall stand out as one of the region’s premier wedding locations. The heated marquee can accommodate weddings all year round and has its own bar, kitchen and toilets.

With so much space, Aston Hall can comfortably accommodate two weddings a day – one in the marquee and one in the main building – each completely separate with their own facilities and gardens, including a lovely pagoda which was recently installed in the gardens for outdoor weddings.

Hellaby Hall Hellaby Hall Hotel & Spa is a 4 star Grade II Listed building located in the heart of South Yorkshire. With 89 bedrooms including Four Poster Bridal Suite this beautiful venue is the perfect location for your special day. Offering civil ceremonies and also wedding receptions in the stunning Colonial Suite the venue also has a large private garden with outdoor terrace perfect for photos and drinks receptions.

Guests of the hotel can also enjoy the leisure facilities including pool, sauna, steam room and newly refurbished spa and treatment rooms.

Wedding Packages start from £1999.00 at the venue.

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FEATURE

Love for life

Kenneth and Trudy Ashton with their great-grandchildren at the family party to celebrate their 70th wedding anniversary

KENNETH AND TRUDY ASHTON, WHO HAVE BEEN MARRIED FOR 70 YEARS, TELL HANNAH SANDERS ABOUT THE SECRET OF THEIR LONG AND HAPPY LIFE TOGETHER. inding love at first sight was not the first thing on Kenneth Ashton’s mind when he was out celebrating his 21st birthday at a pub in Broomhill.

However, one lady caught his eye on that particular evening and 70 years later, the Waterthorpe couple certainly have an unbreakable bond.

When Trudy (90) and Kenneth (94) began their romance he was on leave from the army.

The pair, who had never met despite having the same circle of friends, instantly made a connection, although there was one slight complication as Trudy was there with another man.

“She walked in with another chap, but she left with me so I must’ve done something right,” says Kenneth.

However, this courtship faced another threat as Kenneth was stationed in the Middle East and Italy in Kenneth and Trudy (right World War II. with their Although he was great-grandchildren fighting for his (below) and country in lifegrandchildren (right) threatening situations, he still managed to write to Trudy every day.

On his return, the pair married on 5 April 1947, Kenneth’s birthday, at St Silas Church.

“We put on a do at The Broomhall Tavern after, but it wasn’t splash as we were

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still on rations. Friends and family saved up coupons for us so we could buy a few things to put on a nice spread after the ceremony.”

The couple went on to have two children, five grandchildren and then nine greatgrandchildren. To this day they ensure the family all gets together at least once a year, usually at their annual anniversary party which has become something of a family tradition.

This year, to celebrate their platinum wedding anniversary, they had a family meal at The Sitwell Arms.

“This is something we do year by year. As we don’t see some of the family very often it keeps us in touch. When anything happens to

us, we hope that the family will carry on the tradition.”

The couple have overcome numerous hardships during their time together. Trudy not only had a nasty accident at work, but battled cancer for the second time eight years ago. Trudy was told by doctors she wouldn’t live past two years without a major operation which took her out of action for several weeks. Kenneth is still full of praise and admiration for his wife.

“She’s come out the other side, she’s brilliant and the strongest person I know,” says Kenneth.

“After everything, she still does anything to help anyone – looks out for neighbours and bakes cakes if people are ill.”

After 70 years of marriage, the couple’s love and respect for each other has stood the test of time. So what’s their advice for a lasting marriage?

“We put it down to the fact we help each other as much as possible and always enjoy each other’s company.”

“We also always finish the day by saying: ‘Good night, God bless, love you’,” says Kenneth.

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FEATURE

Richard Pearson of the Shire Brook Conservation Group scything down brambles

BACK to the LAND DAVID BOCKING DISCOVERS A NATURAL WONDERLAND ON THE DOORSTEP AT SHIRE BROOK VALLEY NATURE RESERVE.

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anger Nell Dixon is inviting Sheffield school teachers and leaders of children’s groups to come down to the site of an old sewage works and landfill site to meet the wildlife that’s moved into the Shire Brook Valley Nature Reserve.

“Children are so excited when they come here, they ask so many questions. One child found a caterpillar two inches long, and he couldn’t believe this bright green creature with a mohican haircut would grow up to be a pale tussock moth. I think the children who came that day will remember that moment for years to come.”

Apart from its history as a rubbish dump, in the past the valley was also a hive of industry hosting several collieries and a tannery. Now Richard Pearson from the Shire Brook Valley Conservation Group finds the location much more idyllic, and often spends several days a week clearing brambles with his scythe or scattering wildflower seeds.

“There’s such a variety of habitats here now, with ponds, streams, wildflower meadows and cattle on the fields of Linleybank, and it’s so

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accessible. It’s smashing. I grew up near here, but we never came down as youngsters because it was just a sewage works then,” said Richard.

Much of the valley, east of Sheffield, was designated as a nature reserve in 1999, and after years of pond building, tree planting, scrub clearing and meadow planting by the city council along with the Shire Brook Valley Conservation and Heritage Groups, the site now feels like countryside, said local ranger Tom Broadhead, with butterflies, bats, birds of prey and even grass snakes thriving in the woods and meadows.

What people think of as a ‘natural’ environment rarely occurs naturally any more in England after centuries of human activity, Tom added. Woodland left to its own devices would become an impenetrable mix of native and introduced species and brambles, for example.

“With the reduction of grazing animals like deer, you actually have to put a lot of work in to maintain what should be a natural environment,” said Tom.

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Volunteer Clem Thompson helping to clear scrub and brambles from Sally Clarke's Meadow

‘One child found a caterpillar two inches long, and he couldn’t believe this bright green creature with a mohican haircut would grow up to be a pale tussock moth.

I think the children who came that day will remember that moment for years to come.’

PHOTOGRAPH: Sorby Invertebrate Group

Which is where volunteers like Richard Pearson come in. “I like getting stuck in,” Richard said. “Nothing happens quickly, but you can see the difference you make, and you don't have to spend hundreds of pounds, I can use my scythe and plant seeds I’ve collected myself, and basically do it for nothing.”

He added that volunteering in a recreational area like Shire Brook is just as important a part of the ‘Outdoor City’ as running or cycling. “I can’t understand why people go to the gym when they could be out here volunteering and doing conservation work.”

“A lot of people from this side of Sheffield drive out to the Peak District, when all this is within walking distance. But why drive out to somewhere miles away when you’ve got this on your doorstep?” said Tom Broadhead.

“There are ponds right next to meadows right next to woods here,” said Nell Dixon.

“There are dragonflies, freshwater shrimps, kestrels, and some awesome leeches. We want to get people to use this site more, and to realise what a beauty it really is.”

Ranger Tom Broadhead checking pondweed in the bird hide pond

Primary or secondary school teachers or youth leaders interested in the Tuesday learning sessions (supported by Natural England), can contact Nell Dixon on 0114 235 6348 or nell.Dixon@sheffield.gov.uk.

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RHS CHATSWORTH FLOWER SHOW

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AFTER SHOWCASING AT CHELSEA, SHEFFIELD-BASED GARDEN DESIGNER LEE BESTALL WILL RETURN NORTH TO TAKE CENTRE STAGE AT CHATSWORTH HAVING PREPARED ONE OF EIGHT SHOW GARDENS. ardens may be peaceful places to unwind, but as RHS Chelsea Flower Show award-winning garden designer, Lee Bestall has found, planning and creating them is far from relaxing – and he wouldn’t have it any other way.

Lee and his team are currently preparing a garden for the first-ever RHS Chatsworth Flower Show, as well as another for the

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Chelsea Flower Show just two weeks before.

“It’s insane really because we’re at Chelsea too, so we’re putting ourselves under a lot of pressure to deliver it,” confirms Lee. “I’m the only garden designer in the country to be doing both shows, but I’m looking forward to bringing some high-quality horticulture to the north of England because the RHS has typically been southern-based.

“We’ve already got Harlow Carr in Harrogate, but now they’ve just unveiled the new RHS Garden Bridgewater, which will be open in a couple of years, so it’s moving north and it’s really exciting to have the opportunity to show people what possibilities there are.

“I went to the Chatsworth Show for the first time last year and was amazed by the

Dyche Lane, Coal Aston, Dronfield, Derbyshire.

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scale of it and the atmosphere. It’s on our doorstep, so I’d be mad not to do Chatsworth.”

Lee will be creating the Experience Peak District & Derbyshire Garden, one of eight show gardens to be presented at Chatsworth.

The garden will be a celebration of the stately homes and gardens of Derbyshire, and with his business, Lee Bestall & Co being based on the grounds of the Renishaw estate, he and his team are perfectly placed to bring these elements into their work.

“The design is very simple and based on an Italianate layout. The gardens of most big houses are quite formal, so I felt that it had to have that formality to it.

“We’re bringing a statue from Renishaw.

It’s a piece of 17th century artwork that they are loaning to us for the focal point and then we’re going to have lots of lovely herbaceous planting. It’s quite colourful. It will look quite modern, so we’re not trying to replicate a piece of Derbyshire – you can go to any stately home to see that.

“I’ll also be messing about with perspective because one of the things that happens when you go into Derbyshire is this change in your state of mind. People go to the countryside for no other reason than to

relax and change their personal inner state so the garden is about escaping to a place that will make you feel better, that is more peaceful and straight lines do that – well, they certainly do for me.

“The garden [at Renishaw] has a small wall in it, which is a bit like a ha-ha, that’s almost like an infinity swimming pool. When you look over it, the view almost comes closer and the reason they put those in, was to allow cattle and sheep to graze the land, but not get into the garden.

“So there’ll be a mini ha-ha in there and we’ve got some lovely rusty old estate fencing, some kind of native British trees – we’ve got three of those that are quite big, and then under those, we’ve got some cows.

These cows are three different sizes, so again, we’re messing with the perspective.”

The installation at Chatsworth will also be a nod to revolutionary Derbyshire figures such as Sir George Sitwell, who once lived at Renishaw, and the grand ideas that never came to be. It is said that when Sitwell looked out at the cows grazing in his garden in winter, he found them boring, so he commissioned several artists to try to paint them.

However, the artists all gave up because

the cows wouldn’t stay still long enough. Lee is therefore using modern technology to make Sitwell’s vision come true, only using artificial cows.

Having started preparing all these elements months ago, it’s an ambitious project, but one thing’s for sure, the show garden at Chatsworth is going to be a sight to behold.

But don’t worry if you miss it – after the show, Lee and his team will be transferring the garden to a similar plot in the gardens at Renishaw.

It’s been a rollercoaster career for Lee Bestall, who started helping his grandfather plant potatoes at the tender age of four, but whose gardening career only really took off in 2005 when he won a place on BBC’s Gardening School – the garden world’s answer to The Apprentice – but the Sheffieldbased designer says he wouldn’t change a thing.

“I don’t regret anything that I’ve done. It’s made me who I am and has given me confidence. I got there in the end!”

Visit the Experience Peak District & Derbyshire Garden designed by Lee Bestall at the RHS Chatsworth Flower Show between 7 and 11 June 2017.

A sketch of the Experience Peak District & Derbyshire Garden

Dyche Lane, Coal Aston, Dronfield, Derbyshire.

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FROM ANCIENT HISTORY TO SUN-SOAKED BEACHES, RACHEL MARTIN SAVOURS AN EYE-OPENING TASTE OF THE WONDERS ISRAEL HAS TO OFFER. The Old City of Jerusalem with the dome of the Holy Sepulchre Church

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he question I’ve been asked most often, both before I left and since I’ve returned from my trip to Israel, is: “is it safe?” The truth is, for anyone who regularly reads or watches the news, Israel appears to be an awfully dangerous place, and, if you’re planning on visiting right now, the question will quite probably pop up.

Let me begin by saying no one can really tell you about safety. In Israel (or anywhere else, for that matter) the situation can change suddenly, and tourists must always keep up to date with the latest travel alerts.

I can, however, quite clearly recall floating in the Dead Sea, walking the streets of Jerusalem and bar-hopping in Tel Aviv way past nightfall, not giving my safety a second thought.

Israel is not on the average travellers’ radar, and that’s not surprising, as it is definitely not your average travel destination. It may be a small country, but from city to desert, religion to religion, intense culture to untouched nature, Israel is a complicated land. And its complexities aren’t just political, but geographic and cultural, too.

Be prepared to cope with every one of those extremes – I learned this quickly during my recent trip, which was far too short to get a full understanding of what a traveller can experience, but one that offered an eyeopening glimpse nonetheless.

It’s almost impossible to classify any travel experience as the most memorable – each journey has its own special story. I can say, however, that Jerusalem is one of the most fascinating places I have ever visited, and if it’s not already on your bucket list, it should be.

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‘Machane Yehuda is the perfect spot to feel Jerusalem’s ambience. The people, the smells, a cornucopia of traditional Middle Eastern street food: shawarma, falafel, tahini, freshly squeezed pomegranate juice and much, much more…’

The Old City is divided into four quarters: Muslim, Jewish, Armenian and Christian, all with different cultures, varying beliefs and traditions and all surrounded by the same wall (aka the Wailing Wall and known in Hebrew as Kotel).

“The best way to discover them all is to get lost,” said our tour guide Motti Saar – a man whose adoration for his country made me fall instantly in love with Israel’s past and present.

“Literally get lost – on purpose – and let the beautiful cobbledstoned streets and Via Dolorosa (the 14 stations of the ‘Way of the Cross’) reveal Jerusalem while you walk.”

The most panoramic view of the city is from the top of the Mount of Olives, especially at dawn and dusk, when you can see the Dome of the Rock as it glows golden in the sunlight. And just a few minutes’ walk away lies the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, where some believe Jesus was crucified and buried.

One could easily spend a day touring the holy sites, but be sure to step outside of the Old City, where you’ll find the Machane Yehuda – this is your opportunity to try some local delicacies and traditional foods from the many nationalities that make Jerusalem their home. Often referred to as ‘The Shuk’, Machane Yehuda is the perfect spot to feel Jerusalem’s ambience. The people, the smells, a cornucopia of traditional Middle Eastern street food: shawarma, falafel, tahini, freshly squeezed pomegranate juice and much, much more.

Of course, as incredible a destination as this city is, there’s more to Israel than Jerusalem.

Tel Aviv, nicknamed the Big Orange for

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Stunning: the view from the ancient fortress of Masada

its 24-hour lifestyle reminiscent of the Big Apple, is a sun-bronzed strip of coastline where coffee, diverse nightlife and culinary innovation are the local obsession. You can easily spend your days laid out on a blissfully balmy beach and your nights dining and drinking along tree-lined Rothschild Boulevard.

Tel Aviv also sits just up the coast from Jaffa, an ancient Arab seaport - probably the most historically important city in the Levant region, apart from Jerusalem.

“Tell an Israeli you're heading to Jaffa for the first time and he'll insist you dine at Dr. Shakshuka.” Motti said, as we tucked into our starters of Tripolitan specialty salads and hummus. I knew why - this courtyard restaurant does the best version of shakshuka, the signature dish of Israel. A spicy yet comforting tomato stew, served here in a battered frying pan and topped with fried eggs – once you’ve tried it, you’ll find that you crave it long after.

After discovering just some of what the North has to offer, we drove south to the Negev Desert, stopping briefly to see ancient cities off in the distance, including Mamshit, the ruins of the ancient Nabatean city of Memphis. Geologically speaking, the defining feature of the Negev is its many volcanic craters, the most famous of which is the Makhtesh Ramon Crater, Israel’s version of the Grand Canyon, and, consequently, the nearby town of Mitspe Ramon.

To make the visit even more memorable, when presented with an opportunity to sand-

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board, we were all in. Dror Bamidbar offers to teach you to ‘surf ’ the sand – after a couple of falls and face plants, I figured out how to slide down without hurting myself (think snowboarding but without all the heavy equipment), wrapping up the session with fragrant desert tea served on mats. A welcome indulgence after exhausting yourself schlepping up the dunes.

The following day, we made our way to Sfinat Hamidbar, a Bedouin settlement in the heart of the Negev, heading towards the start

What goes up must come down: sand surfing in the Negev Desert

point for our one-hour camel ride.

Nicknamed the ‘ships of the desert’, camels are funny (and entertainingly grumpy) things indeed. As it rose from its knees, I held on white-knuckled unitl we were up and trekking along a path through the desert wilderness, stopping for a view of Golda Park.

Next on the agenda: hiking among strange rock formations and exploring one of the world’s earliest copper mines, Timna Park, before packing up the car once again and taking off for two days in Eilat.

The turquoise-tinted waters of the Red Sea offer diving and swimming opportunities galore, and there are plenty of other attractions on offer, including an aquarium, tax-free shopping and an array of outdoor activities showcasing the spectacular local desert scenery.

It is here that we discovered Israel’s ultimate hippie experience – Dolphin Reef.

Located on a private beach, various activities are offered, including scuba diving, snorkelling with dolphins (a childhood dream of mine come true), kayaking and boating.

Walk past all these entertaining activities, however, and up a bamboo-framed path, and this will lead you to the Relaxation Pools spa.

We entered the private area – three large pools full of fresh, ocean and Dead Sea water next to each other – where a

TRAVEL masseuse met us with a friendly smile before floating us on our backs for a 30- minute therapy session, lowering our heads under water until our ears were submerged and treating us to soothing underwater music.

After the therapy is complete, you can remain in the water, roam around the bar, or simply take a nap while overlooking the bordering Jordanian mountains – I opted for the latter.

Our mission the next day was to venture east to the Dead Sea and Masada. Masada – ‘fortress’ in Hebrew – is an ancient fortification King Herod built for himself on top of an isolated plateau on the eastern edge of the Judean Desert.

Since we only had a set amount of time, we decided to take the cable car instead of climbing the infamous Snake Path. While going up, all you see is desert for miles and miles around, and, once at the top, an incredible view greeted us.

But the awesome landscape is not the only reason this place is so revered by Jews worldwide. Masada was, in fact, the last stand against the Roman Empire. When the Romans decided to attack Masada in the first century CE, the inhabitants decided they would not surrender, and rather than be enslaved, opted for mass suicide.

After stopping to see the rooms that have been preserved there – you can actually see some of the original wall paintings, as the frescoes were created by applying the pigment to wet plaster so that it would soak into the wall – we headed to the lowest place on earth. As we drove towards the Dead Sea, I was astonished to see so many trees, since the water in the area is so salty.

“This is due to Israeli agricultural developments around desalination of water, which allows us the ability to create oases in the desert wherever we want.” Motti explained.

A trip to Israel is not complete without a float in the Dead Sea, particularly because many environmentalists believe its days are numbered due to global warming. And, while not classified as one of the Seven Wonders of the World, it is definitely a place for the record books.

The Dead Sea definitely lives up to its name: there is no sign of life anywhere – no plants, no seaweed and no fish. I got to about waist-high and, as I slowly laid back, my legs bounced to the surface. I was floating – I know that’s what is supposed to happen, but what a surreal feeling to experience this in reality.

Then there’s the surrounding Judean Desert itself. Probably one of the most majestic areas on this planet – and despite its proximity to the city of Jerusalem, it looks and feels like another world. My advice: take a jeep tour around the foot of Mount Sodom, which is one of the more exhilarating experiences.

After an incredible six days, I returned home with my heart and belly full, anxiously awaiting the day I would once again lift a glass to life - “L’chaim”.

For more information about Israel visit www.uk.thinkisrael.com Rooms at Herods Hotel start from £243 per room, per night. For more information or to book, visit herodshotels.com Rooms at Isrotel Ramon Hotel start from £212 per room, per night. For more information or to book, visit isrotel.com/isrotel-ramon-inn Rooms at Kibbutz Ein Gedi £147 per room, per night. For more information or to book, visit en.ein-gedi.co.il Rooms at Dan Boutique Hotel start from £137 per room, per night. For more information or to book, visit danhotels.com For more information about Dolphin Reef Eilat, visit www.dolphinreef.co.il For more information about Dror Bamidbar, visit www.drorbamidbar.co.il Motti Saar offers private tours of Israel, for more information, visit www.mottitour.com

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BEST WESTERN PLUS KENWOOD HALL HOSTS WESTON PARK CANCER CHARITY TIME FOR TEA LAUNCH The venue was delighted to the host the launch party for the Weston Park Cancer Charity, Time for Tea campaign on 25 April with an afternoon tea party.

Weston Park Cancer Charity have recently launched a new fundraising appeal, kick started by Charity Patron Dame Jessica Ennis- Hill, to raise £500,000 to improve the patient experience at Weston Park Hospital.

Funds from the ‘Beyond the Treatment’ ward refurbishment appeal will see two wards at Weston Park Hospital transformed with modern lighting, furnishings, technology and entertainment facilities to help patients feel more comfortable and less isolated during their stay.

“We were delighted to host this fantastic event and hope that we have been able to give a little back to this amazing local charity. We will continue our support of the campaign by donating £1 for every guest enjoying Afternoon Tea with us throughout May and June,” said Becky Dyche, hotel manager of Best Western Plus Kenwood Hall.

For more information on hosting a Time for Tea party in support of the ‘Beyond the Treatment’ fundraising appeal visit www.beyondthetreatment.org.uk or ring Weston Park Cancer Charity on 0114 2265370.

Make a splash this summer Sheffield Cable Water Ski is the north’s biggest cable wake park and Aqua Park. You can enjoy wipe out with your friends on the Total Wipeout-style inflatable Aqua Park or enjoy some exhilarating sports such a knee-boarding, waterskiing and wakeboarding.

The wake park caters for everyone from beginner to advanced level and plays hosts to professional wake boarders, a kid’s club and everyone in-between.

For a bigger challenge try the all new Aqua Park. Featuring the Blast Bag, Freefall Supreme, the Jungle Joe, a 3ft climbing wall and a 27ft trampoline.

If you’re more of a spectator, check out the Ten Feet High Series, a rookie to pro event. This year’s competitions are taking place 20 May, 17 June, 8 July, 19 August and 16 September. The other events include the Student Wakeboard Nationals and the annual UK Cables Nationals.

Whether you’d like to lounge and watch the boarders go by or try your hand on the Aqua Park, Sheffield Cable Water Ski has everything you need for some summer fun.

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Hospice needs your handbags and gladrags The chain of 14 St Luke’s shops is hoping that supporters will boost their stock of fashions for sale – especially handbags and men’s and women’ shoes.

“At this time of the year we find that shoes and handbags are extremely popular,” said Chris Quinlan, area retail manager “If you’re updating your look for the new season please don’t forget that those unwanted items can all find a new life on our shelves.”

Donations of shoes, handbags, clothing, books, CDs, DVDs, bric-a-brac and household items can be left at any of the Sheffield shops throughout during normal shop opening hours.

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FULL FAT FIAT The Fiat Fullback Cross – a stylish new version of the brand’s pick-up – has made its debut at the Geneva Motor Show.

This latest version of the Fullback Cross has a range of interior and exterior styling upgrades, including a new grille with matt black ingots, a satin silver skid plate, eye-catching black details and revised larger side steps.

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The Lotus Elise is one of the world’s bestknown sports cars. It’s known for it’s absolutely mind-blowing handling characteristics thanks to its extremely low kerb weight.

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