Northside September 2021

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Bags of character Meet handbag designer Isabella Cavalli Inspiring debate Leeds International Festival of Ideas preview Homecoming Interview with Gaynor Faye

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CONTENTS

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14 The Diary

Our monthly round-up of what’s happening in your area, plus we speak to actress Gaynor Faye ahead of her ‘homecoming’

Gaynor Faye stars alongside Adam Woodyatt in Looking Good Dead

18 What’s going on, Leeds?

Jordan Odu is back into the swing of things

ello and welcome to the September issue of Northside.

This month is our ‘Confetti’ wedding special and from page 23 you’ll find all manner of things to help your big day go as planned.

We have fashion and beauty advice, honeymoon destinations, wedding gifts and plenty of inspiration from local businesses.

Elsewhere we speak to Leeds designer Isabella Cavalli about her unique brand of handbags and to actress Gaynor Faye about coming ‘home’ with her role in the Peter James play, Looking Good Dead.

We als look ahead to the Leeds International Festival of Ideas, dine at a southern Indian street food restaurant and lots of ideas for the home.

See you next month.

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With guests including Sir Lenny Henry, Kanya King CBE and comedian Katherine Ryan, the Leeds International Festival of Ideas is this year’s must-attend event

26 The greatest day

Say yes to the dress... and everything else. these local businesses are perfectly placed to ensure your wedding day is one to remember

36 Fashion

From formal to casualwear make sure you stand out from the crowd this summer

40 To the moon and back

Planning a post-marriage break? We offer the best of everything with these glorious getaways

42 Beauty

Take a shortcut to the perfect pout with our lip makeup edit

44 Accessories

What to get the happy couple? Here’s a few ideas to get you started

48 Made in Leeds

Get a handle on handbag hygiene with Leeds entrepreneur Isabella Cavalli

56 Eating Out We dine at Aanya

60 Home & Garden

It’s important to have a workspace that not only helps you stay productive but also fits your style

65 Home Essentials

Get inspiration from these local businesses

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THINGS TO LOOK OUT FOR IN SEPTEMBER. BY NIGEL EATON, HEAD OF RHS GARDEN HARLOW CARR SHOP & PLANT CENTRE. 1. Where possible mulch around plants to help conserve any water that is in the soil. On tubs and containers, a layer of gravel or bark chips not only looks attractive but also helps retain precious water from evaporating. Standing containers in saucers keeps the soil moister and means using less water 2. If you are going away and asking your friends or neighbours to water for you, take all moveable tubs and baskets to the shadiest part of the garden, that is still accessible to a water supply, and group them all together quite thickly. This makes it easier for the waterer to keep everything watered and also makes a micro climate that is more humid so keeping the plants happier.

3. In the greenhouse keep the paths and benches damped down to raise humidity, pleasing the plants and also helping keep red spider mite in check as these pests thrive in hot dry situations.

4. August is the time that vine weevil hatch out and now is the best time to treat pots and susceptible plants with nematodes to stop lava attacking your plant roots.

5. When rambling roses have finished, prune out the flowered stems to encourage the new young shoots to develop for next year’s show and feed with a high potash rose food to encourage more flowers.

6. Continue to liquid feed all flowering tubs and baskets, dead head regularly and some plants such as lobelia can be cut back to produce a second flush of flowers.

7. Sow a few rows of salad crops in containers or small areas in the garden to give you a crop in September /October.

Radishes, spinach, lambs lettuce will all take a light frost and make viable autumn salad additions.

8. Look out for autumn flowering bulbs arriving in the garden centres, saffron crocus, colchicums and various species should be planted as soon as you see them to give them chance to root properly to give you a much longer flowering period.

9. Turn your compost heap at the end of the month to let it settle down for the autumn and you will not disturb any animals, such as grass snakes and slow worms who make their home in the compost heap over the winter.

10. Finally sit back and relax a bit, August is for reflecting on your gardening triumphs and disasters and use an RHS garden journal to record your note so you do not forget when you set out again in the spring.

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Respect and restore WITH A TEAM OF SKILLED CRAFTSMEN, COOPERS OF ILKLEY CAN BRING EVEN THE MOST DAMAGED PIECE OF FURNITURE BACK TO LIFE. here are timeless furniture pieces that will never go out of style. Pieces like a Chesterfield sofa, a Windsor chair or a Childs Rocking Horse, for example. They are items that were built to last and have stood the test of time but, like many things, occasionally, they may need a bit of TLC to keep them pristine and prolong their life even further.

Coopers of Ilkley Ltd is a wellestablished family-run business, founded in 1910, offering a range of antique and modern furniture restoration and repair services including French polishing, cabinet making, clock repairs, picture and painting restoration, re-caning and upholstering.

“Our small team of skilled craftsmen are adept at carrying out jobs of all scales and sizes,” said owner Brenda Lunt. “We are members of LAPADA, The Guild of Master Craftsmen, and the FSB and we pride ourselves on our commitment to provide a professional and speedy service at all times, whilst maintaining the highest quality of work.

“Our goal is to meet and exceed the expectations of all of our customers, both domestic and commercial. We also work with insurance and removal companies and can carry out site work if needed.”

Brenda has six permanent members of staff, including her son Matthew who manages the business, Annette who has worked at Coopers for over 40 years, answering calls and dealing with customers, and is also taking on an

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“Whether you have ancestral furniture that you wish to restore or you need reupholstering services, we can provide you with services of the highest standard in all circumstances,” added Brenda. “You can also approach us for a complete restoration service in cases of flood and fire damage.”

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Cooper of Ilkley also specialise in French polishing, a service for aged furniture that has lost its finish. They can undertake traditional hand, French and wax polishing and in addition can also offer lacquering and spray finishing on modern pieces.

The Yorkshire business has a horologist, offering repair services for modern and antique clocks or if you have a broken mirror, there’s no need to worry about seven years’ bad luck as they can return it to its original state, whether it is the frame that needs fixing or if it is the glass that needs to be replaced or re-silvered.

Coopers’ craftsmen can also undertake restoration work for all types of paintings, including oils, watercolours and more.

Quotation, collection and delivery are part of their service and are all free of charge.

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The Diary ■ THEATRE ■ MUSIC ■ COMEDY ■ EVENTS ■ EXHIBITIONS ■ FILM ■ FURTHER AFIELD…

Adam Woodyatt (left) joins Gaynor Faye (right) on stage in Looking Good Dead

Leeds born and bred THRILLING AUDIENCES UP AND DOWN THE COUNTRY IN LOOKING GOOD DEAD, ACTRESS GAYNOR FAYE IS LOOKING FORWARD TO COMING HOME. SHE SPEAKS TO LUCY JAMES.

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rom our television screens to the stage, soap actress Gaynor Faye will be starring in the stage adaptation of Peter James’s best-selling crime novel Looking Good Dead.

Having worked with the producer, Josh Andrews in the past, he had asked her whether she would be interested in starring in the play. She told me that she was excited by this opportunity.

“So firstly, I got involved in the play as I’d done Band of Gold with Josh Andrews – the producer last year, before the pandemic, and I did a tour of that.

I’ve known Josh for quite a while now.

The Looking Good Dead play came about and there was a character who he thought was the perfect fit for me, so he asked me to read it and see if I liked it.

“I’ve seen a few of Peter James’s West End adaptations beforehand and I thought they were done really, really well. When I read the script, I thought ‘oo actually, the character of Kellie Bryce is really good’ and the play’s really good.

“Kellie’s an alcoholic, so I don’t relate to that, she cleans all the time, and I don’t, but she kind of looks like me haha, so I don’t relate to her, but I know people like her, and I love a crime thriller. I’ve never done a crime thriller, so it’s a first.”

Looking Good Dead features Kellie’s husband, Tom Bryce, played by EastEnders’s actor Adam Woodyatt, perhaps best know for portraying Ian Beale in EastEnders.

“Adam’s lovely. I’ve never worked with him before. In soap circles you often bump into, or meet actors from other soaps, but I’d never even met him! We get on really well actually, he’s funny, he’s warm, he’s a real team player which obviously comes from being in EastEnders, and he’s just a joy to work with. He’s like a puppy dog – so excitable all of the time; he gets so excited about going on stage. When I was really nervous, he’d go ‘ohh come on Gaynor, we’ll have a great time!’ He really is such a great person to be around, and I miss him! I’ve had a week off and I really do miss him.”

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Gaynor explained to me that the play has an exciting but dark storyline with Tom becoming a witness to a violent murder, and by reporting it to the police gets himself, and his family in danger.

“With it being a crime thriller, it’s got lots of twists and turns; it has got a lot of gasp moments. It’s about a slightly dysfunctional family. Kellie and Tom have two sons, Max, and Joe. One day, Tom picks up a memory stick that he finds of a train, and everything goes wrong from there.”

“My favourite scene would have to be the opening scene; it’s quite dynamic – it’s a three-way, we have myself, Tom and Max, and we have a family argument, it’s fast-paced, and I love that.”

Gaynor told me that she’s mostly looking forward to getting back to theatre to be able to perform live again after the pandemic.

“I love hearing the audience gasp when they work out who did what, and

who’s involved and who the baddies and the goodies are. I love working with the cast, and the crew are brilliant, we have a lot of fun even though it’s serious, but does have a lot of humour within it, we all get on and have a good laugh.”

Looking Good Dead will tour to Leeds in September, not only is this exciting for the people of Leeds, but Gaynor says that it’ll be the most special one for her.

“I’m Leeds born and bred. When you’re working, you very rarely get to perform in your own home town, but I’ve been lucky as I’ve performed at the Grand Theatre a few times, but I just absolutely love it. It’s one of the first places I ever performed when I was a kid; I did a ballet show when I was about eight and then I’ve been on and done other things in the past – I know people at the Grand Theatre, and have done for years, so it’s always wonderful to play at your hometown, but it’s especially wonderful to play at the Grand Theatre.”

So, what’s next for Gaynor?

“You know what, I really don’t know to be honest. With the situation we are in, very few things are getting told they can 100 per cent go ahead, so it’s a very big risk to plan ahead in advance in this job. I’m very happy to just play it by ear, and when it comes, it comes. I’m very much in mind that when I’m in work, I’m not looking for my next job; I like to really enjoy the role that I’m in.

When it gets towards then end of the tour, I will want to find out what my next job is, of course, but right now I’m happy focusing on this role and job.”

There is already a buzz in Leeds and the rest of Yorkshire about Looking Good Dead coming to the Grand Theatre in Leeds, and having a Leeds born and bred actress, Gaynor Faye starring in it is a bonus for any Emmerdale and Coronation Street lovers.

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THE DIARY

Events

Frontier Sapiens Film Festival 2021 18 September / Kirkstall Abbey, Leeds www.frontiersapiens.com These outdoor screenings are the perfect opportunity for audiences to get some adventure back in their lives and enjoy a family friendly event, all whilst remaining COVIDsafe.

The festival also has very unusual beginnings. At the end of 2018, alongside a friend, festival director Lauren Woodwiss rowed 3000 miles across the Atlantic Ocean over 50 days (and subsequently broke the World Record for being the fastest female pair to row across the Atlantic). It’s here, in the middle of the Atlantic, with time on their hands, that the concept behind the festival first emerged.

Lauren says, “50 days at sea gave us a lot of time to talk about our ideas and crazy dreams; and the film festival is the result of that!”

The Northern Antiques Fair 30 September-3 October Leyburn, North Yorkshire, DL8 5SG www.northernfair.com Exciting times ahead herald a new dawn for The Northern Antiques Fair which is relocating from Harrogate to The Garden Rooms at Tennants Auctioneers, Harmby Road, Leyburn, North Yorkshire DL8 5SG. The Garden Rooms at Tennants is the ideal location to relaunch The Northern Antiques Fair. Dating back to 1951 the fair was held in Harrogate for many years until COVID-19 restrictions forced its cancellation in 2020.

Tennants underwent major redevelopment in 2014 and as well as being the leading regional auction house, is also one of the largest multi-purpose venues in the north of England, able to accommodate large scale exhibitions and events. It is renowned throughout the north of England for its busy programme of auctions as well as hosting arts related events throughout the year.

To complement an enjoyable day their

Comedy

Antiques, Jewellery & Collectables Valuation Event 7 September / The Castle Grove Masonic Hall, Leeds, LS6 4BP Tennants’ team of experts will be happy to value any item you may wish to sell. For a free auction estimate, bring your items between 11am and 3pm.You do not need an appointment and the friendly and knowledgeable specialists will be happy to provide any information or advice you need.

If you have a larger item or entire house contents, Tennants can arrange a confidential home visit to carry out a valuation; alternatively you can email them a photograph of your item: harrogate@tennants-ltd.co.uk

Music

Jenny Eclair

Alan Carr

4 September City Varieties Music Hall https://leedsheritagetheatres.com Having hit 60 (but still a year younger than Madonna), Jenny Eclair AKA ‘The Face of Vagisan’ confronts a new decade of decrepitude. Now that it takes 20 minutes of scrolling down to find her DOB when she’s filling in forms online, should she celebrate or crawl into a hole? What will her 60’s hold for this 1960’s babe and is it a legal requirement to buy Nordic walking poles?

5 September Leeds Grand Theatre https://leedsheritagetheatres.com Alan’s back on the road with a brand new stand-up show Regional Trinket.

From the exhilarating high of his starstudded wedding day to the low of lockdown stuck on a farm, a lot has changed since Alan’s last tour four years ago, including Alan. Nowadays, it’s all about finding happiness and joy in the small things – why be a national treasure when you can be a Regional Trinket?!

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popular cafe, bar and bistro offers excellent catering along with parking spaces for 600 cars.

The event brings together over 40 of the UK’s top dealers for the four days showcasing the very best in art, antiques and design. The fair encompasses a dynamic and eclectic range of items available for sale including formal and country furniture, traditional and contemporary paintings and sculpture, early to modern glass, silver and jewellery, oriental rugs and carpets, ceramics and lighting, clocks and watches, maps and prints, Art Nouveau and Art Deco design objects and much more. The fair is vetted by specialist committees enabling the visitor to buy with complete confidence. Prices range from £100 to five figure sums.

Will Young 5 September City Varieties Music Hall https://leedsheritagetheatres.com Join singer Will Young as he performs an intimate acoustic gig at City Varieties in support of his new album, Crying On The Bathroom Floor. It’s largely a collection of cover versions with reworked hits of London Grammar, Solange and MUNA.

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THE DIARY

Ballet Movies

30 September Is this Daniel Craig’s last outing as James Bond? If so, it looks like he’ll be going out with a bang in this adventure which takes him from Italy to Norway via Jamaica. Set five years after the capture of Ernst Stavro Blofeld, 007 has now left active service but after being approached by his friend and CIA officer Felix Leiter, he is enlisted to help search for Valdo Obruchev, a missing scientist. When it becomes apparent that Obruchev has been abducted, Bond must confront a villain whose schemes could see the death of millions.

Dangerous Liaisons 2-11 September Leeds Playhouse https://leedsplayhouse.org.uk A story of sexual power, cruelty and deceit.

In 18th century France, letters fly between the mansions of two bored aristocrats as they spin a web of heartbreak and ruin. It might seem like a game, but lives will be ruined and love irrevocably lost.

From the original scandalous novel, the acclaimed film starring John Malkovich and Michelle Pfeiffer and iconic retelling Cruel Intentions, this dangerous story has been thrilling audiences for over 200 years.

Food Does the Future Have Enough Food?

20 September City Varieties Music Hall https://leedsheritagetheatres.com What does the future hold for the production of food?

How will our environment change how and what we eat?

If you’ve wondered if bugs are tasty, whether pub grub will be grown in a lab, or if there are enough fish in the sea for us to continue to eat them, this event is a must-see.

Will we overhaul how and what we eat through modern innovations, or should we be looking back to regenerative and traditional processes?

Join Grace Dent and a panel of food experts to explore the foods of the future, and the future of food.

No Time to Die

Theatre Waitress 14-18 September / Leeds Grand Theatre https://leedsheritagetheatres.com Meet Jenna, a waitress and expert piemaker who dreams of some happiness in her life. When a hot new doctor arrives in town, life gets complicated.

With the support of her workmates Becky and Dawn, Jenna overcomes the challenges she faces and finds that laughter, love, and friendship can provide the perfect recipe for happiness.

unaccompanied minors as they leave their home countries in search of sanctuary.

Honest, reflective, challenging and funny, the young performers – both long-standing participants in Leeds Playhouse’s Theatre of Sanctuary programme – combine moments of dream-like wonder with unflinching fact sharing, drawing the audience into a direct dialogue and asking them to consider what life is really like for children fleeing danger and seeking a new home in the UK.

Freedom Project 10-18 September / Leeds Playhouse https://leedsplayhouse.org.uk Melding lived experience with creative theatre-making, refugees Mo and Hossein share stories – both personal and global – that explore the very different journeys taken by

Variety The (Steve) Royle Variety Performance 23 September City Varieties Music Hall https://leedsheritagetheatres.com Britain’s Got Talent 2020 top three finalist, comedian, juggler and variety star Steve Royle takes his Royle Variety Performance on the road for a funfilled evening for all the family.

Steve spent many years supporting the likes of Peter Kay, Dave Spikey,

Mick Miller, Roy Walker and The Lancashire Hotpots on tour. He is a regular television ‘warm-up’ for programs such as The Rob Brydon Show, A Question Of Sport, Mastermind, The Price is Right and has several television appearances to his credit including Phoenix Nights, Max And Paddy’s Road To Nowhere, Peter Kay’s Britain’s Got The Pop Factor…, and despite being one of the North West’s healthiest males, a medical insurance commercial for Medicash.

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WHAT’S GOING ON LEEDS?

JORDAN ODU IS BACK INTO THE SWING OF THINGS – AND MAKING THE MOST OF HIS NEW-FOUND FREEDOM.

s I write this from my poolside sun lounger with a round of cocktails on order, I’ll admit that whilst the UK post-lockdown excitement has been fun, you really can’t rely on the great British summer. I need some rays and a vitamin D boost.

It also happened to be my birthday a few weeks back, as if I needed another reason to jump on a plane for warmer climes. Pure bliss. I celebrated back in Leeds on the Issho Harvey terrace with friends and Nichols family, and what a night that turned out to be. The cocktails and food we’re next level and it was so good to see all my nearest and dearest together after such a long time. The atmosphere across the city was amazing, to the point I almost forgot about the past 18 months.

The uber Monday morning hangover was more than worth it, even if they do seem to get more brutal with every passing year.

I also checked out the Fourth Floor Brasserie’s exceptionally good summer bottomless menu, which has got something tasty for all palates.You can indulge in delicious food and drink, with my fave being the pan-fried hake with a poached hens egg, potato cake in a caviar sauce and of course, free flowing Harvey Nichols Prosecco. Perfect for a boujee catch up with friends.

August as a whole has been something of a whirlwind for me socially, and one of the highlights was hosting the first Pink Gorilla launch party in almost two years. Salt Brewery unveiled their brandnew bar Salt on East Parade with their own range of award-winning beers and eight different cocktails on tap.

Needless to say, the evening went off with guests particularly impressed by the bar’s innovative cocktails on draught.

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They’re so good and definitely the shortest time I’ve waited for a cocktail in a bar. Go check them out if you’re partial to a mean Pornstar or Salted Caramel Espresso Martini.

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The launch of Salt Brewery’s new bar on East Parade

Festivals and outdoor events have also bounced back in a big way, and I’ve attended some of the best of late. From the celebratory post-lockdown buzz at the Merrion Street Festival and Leeds beer and curry festival to thousands of music lovers attending the first Newsam Park festival, you can tell everyone appreciates being able to party once again.

We’ve also been super busy arranging various private events, from weddings to mini-festivals and long-overdue work parties at the legendary Faversham, I

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Back at Elland Road for the Leeds v Everton game

can’t say enough how good it is to see people come together with no restrictions.

We also helped arrange the launch of LNER’s fabulous new VIP lounge at York Station, allowing First Class tickets holders to get the red carpet treatment as they unwind before heading on summer staycations.

Another welcome return in recent weeks has been live Premier League football. I was lucky enough to get a space in the box to watch the Leeds v Everton match. The atmosphere was priceless and I couldn’t have been happier to be back in Elland Road with thousands of fans.

With summer drawing to a close and the other dreaded ‘C’ word fast approaching, those looking to get into pre-party season shape should check out Barrecore. Landing in Leeds this month, the new Mustard Wharf studio will specialise in what has been recognised as one of the world’s fastest and safest body transformation workouts.

Endorsed by the likes of Rita Ora, Claudia Schiffer and Poppy Delevingne to name just three, it’s poised to be the talk on the Leeds fitness scene. I’ll be trying it out for myself post-holiday, so watch this space for my thoughts. But for now, it’s time for cocktail number two people, so I’m out of here until next time. See you soon.

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PREVIEW

Katherine Ryan

Gina Martin

Alix Fox

Kanya King

Robyn Vinter

Grace Dent

Michaela Strachan

Inspiring debate WITH GUESTS INCLUDING SIR LENNY HENRY, KANYA KING CBE AND COMEDIAN KATHERINE RYAN, THE LEEDS INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF IDEAS IS THIS YEAR’S MUST-ATTEND EVENT. ll eyes will be on Leeds this month as they host the International Festival of Ideas.

Running from 13-17 September, the festival features a stellar line-up and will be presenting an ambitious programme as a platform for exploring new ideas and innovation.

The festival, formerly Leeds International Festival, presents five thought-provoking panel debates running alongside four inspiration keynote speeches exploring and challenging key issues and viewpoints - all impacted on during the last extraordinary 18 months.

It will run across three landmark city venues - the historic Leeds Corn Exchange, City Varieties Music Hall and Leeds Town Hall.

The festival has big ambitions, bringing renowned names, experts in their field and some of the world’s most exciting thinkers to Leeds to share thoughts and ideas through a series of compelling discussions and talks, examining everything from loneliness and inequality to the future of food, the media, and economic growth vs sustainability.

And its range of speakers promises to be just as diverse as the subject matter.

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Leading the line-up are four famous figures – actor, comedian and campaigner Sir Lenny Henry CBE, comedian and presenter Katherine Ryan, architect and campaigner George Clarke and founder of the MOBO organisation Kanya King CBE - who promise to enthral audiences on subjects close to their heart.

And alongside that impressive array of names will be appearances from economic expert and BBC presenter Evan Davis, award-winning writer and broadcaster Alix Fox, Tony Blair’s former Communications Strategist and Chief Spokesman Alastair Campbell, campaigner, speaker and writer Gina Martin, Masterchef Judge, Guardian food critic and Author Grace Dent.

New names for the panels include: BBC Media Editor Amol Rajan, the award-winning author, queer performer and script writer of big and small screens Amrou Al-Kadhi, “Romcomoisseur” Bolu Babalola is a writer for TV and film, and TV & Culture columnist for Dazed. Caroline Criado Perez is the author behind Invisible Women and campaigned to feature the first woman on British bank notes, the stand-up

comedian, writer, presenter and coach Deborah Frances-White, the sought-after Scandi TedX keynote speaker, cultural sociologist and bestselling author Emilia Van Hauen, and on the media panel is multi-award winning Parliamentary sketch writer Matthew Parris who writes on politics for renowned national publications such as The Times. Also joining is popular wildlife TV presenter Michaela Strachan, a key presenter of the BBC Springwatch series, who has been gracing our screens for 30 years.

Andrew Cooper LeedsBID (Leeds Business Improvement District), which brings the festival to the city, said: “We are delighted to be bringing Leeds International Festival of Ideas to the city this year, presenting a programme which promises to be innovative in its exploring of new ideas while reflecting how thinking has been affected during recent times.”

“After a challenging year for everyone, it is exciting for LeedsBID to be collaborating with city centre partners and it is great to be working together in planning events in the city once again.”

Martin Dickson, Leeds International Festival of Ideas Lead said: “After a long

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PREVIEW

Alistair Campbell

KEY EVENTS: Are we more lonely?

13 September, 7pm City Varieties Music Hall Featuring: Deborah Frances-White, Dr Melrose Stewart, Alix Fox, Emilia Van Hauen, Bolu Babolula

Amol Rajan

Join a panel of intimacy and relationship experts to dissect dating apps, discuss the intimacies of relationships and explore how we might grow old together.

The MOBOS and Me with Kanya King CBE

Amrou Al Kadhi Evan Davis

19 September, 4.30pm Leeds Corn Exchange Kanya King CBE founded the MOBOs in 1996, and is recognised as a major player in the music industry, especially in upholding music of Black origin. This debate will discuss what it was like being a woman in the music industry then and now, and the challenges of being a black woman in a very white and male-dominated scene.

time planning we are so pleased to reveal the initial plans. From Sir Lenny Henry headlining and talking at Leeds’ premier venue to chatting over why the UK media is broken with some of its best journalists, to the important chats around businesses growing whilst being sustainable after a pandemic with hot topics in Leeds around the airport, to what does the future of food hold for us.

This is only the tip of the iceberg.

For the full programme and ticket information, visit www.leedsinternationalfestival.com George Clarke

Does the Future have enough food?

20 September, 7pm City Varieties Music Hall Featuring: Grace Dent, Dr Morgaine Gaye, Mike Lee, Ben Davy (Meatless Farm), Ness Knight What does the future hold for the production of food? How will our environment change how and what we eat? If you’ve wondered if bugs are tasty, whether pub grub will be grown in a lab, or if there are enough fish in the sea for us to continue to eat them, this event is a must-see.

Sir Lenny Henry

Living in a Future City with George Clarke 21 September, 7pm Leeds Corn Exchange TV’s favourite architect-come-social housing campaigner George Clarke hosts an event designed to explore the potential of our urban spaces. How will the city of the future look?

In Conversation with Katherine Ryan 22 September, 7pm Leeds Corn Exchange Katherine Ryan is a star of UK screens, with her own Netflix series The Duchess, countless comedy panels and as a presenter on All That Glitters. She has also topped podcast charts with her podcast Telling Everybody Everything.

Is the UK media broken?

24 September, 7pm Leeds Town Hall Featuring: Evan Davis, Amol Rajan, Alastair Campbell, Matthew Parris, Robyn Vinter This is the decade of digital dependency.

Rather than flicking through pages, we swipe screens. Radio competes with podcasts, and video appears everywhere. Tech opens a window directly into people’s ‘real’ daily lives, curated fiction as they may or may not be. Every intimate thought and action can be captured; accessible and shareable, more than ever before. Now we see everyone’s life through a screen, what impact does this have on our behaviour, and on civilisation itself?

Who am I, again? With Sir Lenny Henry CBE 25 September, 7pm Leeds Corn Exchange Sir Lenny Henry released his memoir, charting his life in TV and comedy, “Who am I, again?” in 2019. As an actor, comedian and campaigner imbued with wit, honesty and charm, Lenny has been a prolific figure in British TV for more than 45 years. Alongside the up-close and personal revelations of his life as a black actor in showbusiness which are revealed in “Who am I, again?”

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Your ultimate wedding guide Gifts * Honeymoons * Fashion * Beauty *

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The greatest day SAY YES TO THE DRESS... AND EVERYTHING ELSE. THESE LOCAL BUSINESSES ARE PERFECTLY PLACED TO ENSURE YOUR WEDDING DAY IS ONE TO REMEMBER.

The Engine Shed

Furnish & Fettle

Church Fenton railway line.

Now a Grade II listed building, The Engine Shed has been superbly renovated to create a truly unique venue.

The Engine Shed Wetherby is a family-run business and is renowned for its friendly service. They truly believe your wedding day is only limited by your own creativity and imagination, so let them be a part of the wedding of your dreams.

The next Wedding Fayre is on Sunday 5 September 2021 11am-2pm. It’s a fantastic opportunity to see the unique and quirky venue and also be inspired by local wedding suppliers.

Please contact: The Engine Shed,York Road, Wetherby, LS22 7SU, by phone on 01937 588884, email weddings@engineshedwetherby.co.uk, or by visiting engineshedwetherby.co.uk

Setting up a new home is exciting – but it can also be daunting and overwhelming!

Newlyweds will be well versed with the continuous stream of decision making required when wedding planning, and those that have used the services of a wedding planner will appreciate the value that using a professional can add.

It’s the same with planning a home. Using a professional interior designer from Furnish & Fettle cannot only ensure that you achieve the look you want but that you avoid any costly mistakes. They are also a really friendly and fun bunch and really good at handling differences of opinion between couples, ensuring setting up your home gets your marriage off on the right foot!

Call 01423 560757 or visit furnishandfettle.co.uk to find out more.

The Harrogate Wedding Lounge

The Devonshire Arms Hotel and Spa

The Harrogate Wedding Lounge is an opulent and elegant bridal boutique in the heart of Harrogate.

Located on the Stray, they offer a Luxury shopping experience with trained bridal stylists and over 150 gowns from leading British and international designers.

Collections from Suzanne Neville, Caroline Castigliano, Sassi Holford, Madi Lane, Enzoani and more. Exclusive appointments ensure an intimate and tailored cosultaction in a relaxed and luxurious space. The boutique also has an off the peg boutique. A carefully curated collection of “last chance to buy” gowns for brides with limited time or budget.

Appointments can be booked via their website or you can call the boutique directly on 01423 202029. Alternatively email info@theharrogateweddinglounge.com

Host the Yorkshire wedding of your dreams at The Devonshire Arms Hotel and Spa. Set within the romantic Bolton Abbey Estate, the hotel sits amidst 30,000 acres of breathtaking natural beauty, courtesy of the Yorkshire Dales National Park.

The Devonshire Arms Hotel and Spa specialise in creating intimate weddings, from two to 24 guests and packages include award-winning food and outstanding hospitality in a romantic setting.

The hotel exudes quintessential country house charm and character with cosy open fires and luxurious four-poster beds, creating the perfect Yorkshire wedding venue.

Call 01756 718100 to find out more about the available packages or visit https://devonshirehotels.co.uk

The Engine Shed, Wetherby is based in the heart of picturesque Wetherby and began its life as a goods shed on the Harrogate to

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Alexander’s of Skipton Overlooking Skipton’s iconic medieval parish church and castle, Alexander’s offers a spectacular setting for your special day.

The Lawrence, an elegant first floor private dining suite overlooking the Church Green and historic High Street, offers the perfect venue for smaller wedding celebrations.

For larger parties, exclusive hire is available so that you and your guests can enjoy full use of Alexander’s, including the stunning heated garden terraces overlooking the Leeds Liverpool canal.

Weddings at Alexander’s are perfectly tailored to your needs; with delicious food and drink from a range of menus, lovingly prepared by award-winning Executive Chef, Paul Cunliffe.

For more information on Alexander’s competitive week day packages and weekend availability, please email weddings@alexanders-skipton.com or call 01756 228030.

Alexander’s partnered up with some amazing local talent for their wedding photo shoot. For details see: https://alexandersskipton.com/weddings/

Coniston Hotel Country Estate & Spa Nestled in the heart of a 1,400-acre estate in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales, The Coniston Hotel Country Estate & Spa boasts first class facilities, including a 17th century barn, historic church, versatile function rooms, fine dining, awardwinning spa and luxury accommodation, and could be the perfect place for your truly unique Yorkshire wedding.

Making the most of its location, there are an array of outstanding outside spaces, comprising of gardens, woodland and even a lake - the picture perfect backdrop for your big day!

Accommodation from 2 to 200, whether you’re looking for an intimate and elegant elopement or a grand great estate marquee wedding.

As a family run venue, they understand how incredibly important and deeply personal every wedding is, and feel privileged to play a part in each special day.

They pride themselves on the relationships they develop with their couples and the service they deliver from the very first moment they meet them throughout their entire wedding journey.

Artist Cottages Husband-and-wife team MarieTherese and George Hardy struck gold when they found five charming cottages up for sale within minutes of each other in the perfect Harrogate location.

Having originally set out to find a large property to turn into flats, when they stumbled upon these five buildings, each with their own unique character and style, they couldn’t help but fall in love.

Each cottage has been individually designed, with bespoke soft furnishings and even original glasswork turning the cottages into works of art in their own right. On top of this, each cottage is home to the work of talented local artists, and everything is for sale. So if you find yourself falling in love with what’s on the walls, you can take a little bit of Harrogate home with you.

The Hardys are all about making your stay as comfortable as possible, and they’ve a long list of complimentary optional extras for you to take advantage of during your break.

Call 07801 741807, email info@artistscottages.com or visit artistscottages.co.uk to find out more.

Falcon Manor Originally built at great cost for a man of privilege Falcon Manor is now available for your dream wedding day.

Rescued from benign neglect Falcon Manor was sympathetically restored, redecorated, and relaunched as the Yorkshire Dales most romantic wedding venue.

A stunning building, in a stunning location. Strong and determined on the outside yet wonderfully soft and warm on the inside – the perfect combination for our most rural wedding venue It’s glamorous and stylish with lots of contemporary twists.

Plus, there are photograph opportunities galore, with two bars, a snug, magnificent stairwell, and a wonderful light-filled function room overlooking a stunning terrace and gardens to the even more stunning Yorkshire Dales beyond.

Then, when the day is done, you and your guests can retire to the equally magnificent individually designed bedrooms, none more so than the sumptuous Rafters Room, Falcon Manor’s simply glorious Honeymoon Suite.

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Hotel du Vin Sublime – one word to express your wedding, the greatest of all days.

Hotel du Vin Harrogate provides the perfect backdrop for weddings and civil partnerships as you glide elegantly from ceremony to celebration and beyond – all orchestrated flawlessly by your own personal wedding planner.

Relax in timeless Georgian luxury. Created from a row of eight Georgian style town houses that have been used as a hotel since the 1930’s. Located close to the town centre, overlooking The Stray, a magnificent 200-acre common, Hotel du Vin Harrogate boasts forty eight bedrooms and airy loft suites. Featuring stunning private rooms and a picturesque courtyard ideal for capturing the perfect photographs and memories to cherish forever.

Call 01423 608121 or visit www.hotelduvin.com to find out more.

When it comes to finding the perfect wedding guest dress, Ulla Johnson is our ultimate go-to. Through her poetic application of pattern and craft, the Autumn Winter 2021 collection has once again excelled our expectations. Comprising of richly textured pattern and fabric, with a nod to Parisian timeless femininity, we especially adore the Anoush dress in Spruce.

This piece is a uniquely modern take on the button-up shirt dress, cut in classic cotton poplin and features full, raglan sleeves shaped with deep tucks which produce subtle volume throughout. The ruched bodice features a double elastic waist and full buttoned placket. Inspired by the jewelled earthy tones of Autumnal leaves, this print is endlessly chic.

For the perfect wedding guest outfit, think rich gold jewellery, simple heels and a clutch. It’s a must have in our wardrobe this season!

Shop the collection at www.morganclare.co.uk

Tickled Pink Bridal Tickled Pink was established in 1987 and has been described

by Bride Magazine as “a joy to visit”.You’ll find outfits for all of your bridal party – brides, bridesmaids, mothers and grooms, which makes it easy to match everything up to your colour theme.

The store stocks beautiful wedding dresses suitable for all types of venues, with a large selection of bridal gown styles from top international wedding gown designers, including Kelsey Rose White, Maggie Sottero, Ellis Bridal, LouLou Bridal, Romantica of Devon and Ronald Joyce.

The simply stunning mother of the bride and groom and occasion wear ranges span formal and informal styles, from timeless dresses to elegant separates, with luxury designers including Veni Infantino and John Charles.

For men, Tickled Pink stock a range of stylish Marc Darcy, Cavani, Benetti and Scopes suits, as well as shirts, ties and shoes.

They are open Monday to Saturday, evening appointments can also be requested.

Call 01302 842234 or visit tickledpinkbridal.co.uk to find out more.

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Thorpe Park Hotel & Spa From the moment a couple step through the door until the big day arrives, the team at Thorpe Park Hotel & Spa are experts at bringing a vision to life.

Whether the guest list is vast or intimate, Thorpe Park has licensed suites to suit.

The Thorpe Suite is a stunning space with simple, elegant styling that can be transformed into the couple’s dream setting by our creative team. With a private bar and space for up to 160 evening guests, this room is ideal for larger celebrations.

For those looking for a more intimate setting, the recently refurbished Gallery Suite can accommodate up to 60 guests.

To find out more about hosting your wedding at Thorpe Park Hotel and Spa, contact the dedicated Wedding Manager Kirsty on 0113 264 1000 or email events@thorpeparkhotel.co.uk

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Where life and love meets art A VISIT TO THE HARROGATE WEDDING LOUNGE IS A LUXURY SHOPPING EXPERIENCE. our time at The Harrogate Wedding Lounge is like no other; your dress shopping experience should epitomise luxury and expertise, which is precisely what they have created.

Founder Hayley Hoyle and her expert team certainly know how to style brides. With over 20 years of collective experience, their guidance, honest and down to earth approach coupled with their impeccable selection of dresses from top, worldwide designers are what keeps brides coming through their doors.

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Styling is an art, a craft the team have proudly mastered over the years. They don’t simply “sell you a dress”; the attention to detail and dedication reaches far beyond that.

They work closely with the best in British bridal design and plenty of innovative worldwide designers too, the result is a range of dresses and styles second-to-none; there’s a dress for every bride. The collaborative approach they take also means their brides have the opportunity to play around with silhouettes and fabrics and create something truly unique for them.

End to end service is their passion...

The fitting of your wedding dress is

paramount and The Harrogate Wedding Lounge is home to a team of talented inhouse seamstresses who set to work crafting and sculpting your dress to its perfect fit. Their end-toend in store experience is one they pride themselves on and has always been the heart of what they do.

Luxury is their given...

From the moment you arrive, expect indulgent luxury; from the grandeur of the beautifully decorated fireplace and the spacious gown gallery through to the gorgeous fabrics and textures surrounding you, not to mention one or two surprises along the way. Their expert team will ensure your experience with them is one to treasure.

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The Harrogate Wedding Lounge also offers an intimate collection of last chance to buy gowns that are kept fresh and current throughout the year.

Housed in their original boutique just a short distance away in Starbeck, this exceptional range of dresses from all of their usual designer collections is the perfect solution for time or budget conscious brides as they can be purchased and taken home the same day.

Brides can expect the same beautiful boutique setting and their own expert stylist to guide them so the same Harrogate Wedding Lounge experience is guaranteed for every bride.

For every bride, your time with The Harrogate Wedding Lounge will be full of excitement and special moments, a luxury shopping experience where life and love meets art.

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Weddings and Civil Ceremonies at Hotel du Vin Harrogate. We provide the perfect backdrop for weddings and civil partnerships as you glide elegantly from ceremony to celebration and beyond – all orchestrated flawlessly by your own personal wedding planner.

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See the Northern Lights (hopefully) on an Icelandic cruise

To the moon and back PLANNING A POST-MARRIAGE BREAK? WE OFFER THE BEST OF EVERYTHING WITH THESE GLORIOUS GETAWAYS.

Caribbean Escape in Antigua and Barbuda you can wander along white sandy beaches, dip your toe into the crystal-clear ocean and soak up the tranquil atmosphere.

Venture out to sea to try a variety of water sports, hang loose beneath a cabana and tread across the island’s historical footsteps.

Spend a day relaxing at the beautiful St. John’s, Antigua and Barbuda town Half Moon Bay, visit the Pillars of skyline on Redcliffe Quay at dusk Hercules at English Harbour and walk through rainforests to savour beach euphoria at Rendezvous Bay. With year-round sunshine, the Antigua weather rarely falls below 20°C – no wonder it’s a top Caribbean destination.

British Airways are currently flying to the Caribbean islands and have a range of packages to suit.Visit www.britishairways.com/en-gb/destinations/antigua to find out more.

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Northern Lights Cruise Explore two of the last unspoiled wilderness areas on the planet on this remarkable 14 day arctic expedition to the heart of Iceland and East Greenland. Cruising alongside Iceland’s mountainous Vestfjords and Greenland’s remote and mythical northeast coast home to the largest fjord system in the world - you’ll discover diverse and dramatically rugged landscapes, with every turn offering unsurpassed natural splendour.

On the cruise, you’ll be fully immersed in the untamed beauty of the Arctic - experiencing authentic Inuit culture firsthand at the remote community of Ittoqqortoormiit, visiting ancient Thule sites steeped in centuries of history, and marvelling at the majesty of immense icebergs and towering bird cliffs. If you’re lucky, you may have the chance to witness the magic that is Aurora Borealis (the Northern Lights) dancing across the sky in a shower of greens and purples.

The cruise is operated by Hayes and Jarvis - visit www.hayesandjarvis.co.uk

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Something different

Amazing view on Lake Bled

With its soaring alpine landscape, iconic Lake Bled, and stunning wine country, Slovenia is perfect for an unconventional honeymoon stay. From castles and caves to world-class cuisine, let Slovenia be the fairytale ending to your nuptial celebrations.

Slovenia is the perfect size for a honeymoon; it’s small enough to cover lots of ground, while still offering a wide variety of landscape and activities—and Ljubljana, the charming capital city, is a convenient base camp for day trips around the country.

Independent travel planners, Kim Kim, offer some great packages, including vineyard cycle tours, Terme spa breaks, and cave tours in Postonja and Škocjan.

Visit www.kimkim.com for more information.

View of the city from the observation deck at Stephen’s Cathedral in Vienna, Austria

Singapore fling

Alpine splendour Austria represents a wonderfully romantic honeymoon destination for couples who enjoy the great outdoors, with an underlying appreciation of the arts.

If you’re looking to explore the city there are lots of historical buildings, museums and galleries to visit, along with some beautiful peaceful parks in the centre. If you’re interested in the rich arts culture then why not take a romantic trip to the Vienna State Opera, or explore the music of Beethoven and Mozart.

For something more action packed, why not head to the Austrian lakes and mountains. From beautiful Alpine villages, to perfect places to ski and hike, Austria is the perfect place to explore the outdoors.

For ultimate relaxation try taking a peaceful boat trip along the Austrian Lakes, or stroll through the pretty villages and enjoy the mountain views. Many hotels and resorts are placed in stunning locations, meaning you won’t need to go far to take in some of the breath-taking views.

You’ll find a range of packages at www.honeymoon.style

The Singapore skyline

One of the world’s most multicultural cities, Singapore is always celebrating something. This modern and vibrant city is the perfect location for your city honeymoon with a widerange of luxury hotels and world-class shopping where you will experience the finer things in life.

During your Singapore honeymoon, head to Orchard Road for your retail fix, home to names like Louis Vuitton, Chanel and other world-famous labels. Singapore’s answer to the London Eye, the Singapore Flyer is a site not to be missed as this 165-metre high wheel offers an interesting view of Singapore.

Orchard Road was once the place to stay and visit in Singapore where everything was happening, but in recent years all the action and 5-star hotels have moved to the new Marina Bay area where you can find evening entertainment, a range of restaurants and hotels and even fireworks over the Marina Bay Sands.

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Confetti Dune London Mirelle £145. www.dunelondon.com

Remus Lucian jacket £194.99 Accent Clothing, 11-13 Queens Arcade, Briggate, Leeds, LS1 6LF. Tel: 0113 234 6767. www.accentclothing.com Linen belted shirt dress £129. The White Company. www.thewhitecompany.com

Dress to impress FROM FORMAL TO CASUALWEAR MAKE SURE YOU STAND OUT FROM THE CROWD THIS SUMMER. Jigsaw Wild bouquet maxi dress £185. www.jigsaw-online.com

Loake Royal Black polished leather brogue, £159.20. The Ilkley Shoe Company, 9-15 The Grove Promenade, Ilkley, LS29 8AF. Tel: 01943 603072. www.theilkleyshoecompany.com 36 Northside | www.northsidemagazine.co.uk

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LOEWE Yellow linen-blend midi dress £1,400. www.harveynichols.com

Traffic People Woodstock maxi dress £32.50 Accent Clothing, 11-13 Queens Arcade, Briggate, Leeds, LS1 6LF. Tel: 0113 234 6767. www.accentclothing.com

ABOVE: Isabel Marant Etoile Darya Blouse £380 BELOW: Stella McCartney Logo Shoulder Bag £575 Available from Morgan Clare, 3/4 Montpellier Gardens.

Harrogate, HG1 2TF. Tel: 01423 565709. www.morganclare.co.uk

Monsoon Nicky beaded lace vintage puff sleeves bridal dress ivory £359. www.monsoon.co.uk

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In-demand denim

Five gorgeous cottages in Harrogate

MORGAN CLARE CAN ADVISE ON THE BEST FIT FOR EVERY SHAPE AND SIZE.

Agolde, CrissCross jeans, £240

Citizens of Humanity, Libby jeans, £290

Citizens of Humanity, Annina jeans, £310

enim is such a huge part of our DNA at Morgan Clare. Each and every member of our team loves denim and we make sure we know the best fit for every shape and size. We all know that joyful feeling of finding the perfect pair of jeans!

Agolde is the latest addition to our denim department and it has quickly become a firm favourite with our team and customers. They have totally perfected their craft and make a brand new pair of jeans feel like the perfect vintage pair.

Their raw light washes add to this feel and instantly give your wardrobe an update. A celeb favourite is the criss-cross in suburbia.

We have seen trends move away from the classic skinny over the past few seasons. This season we are taking it even wider to a mini boot-cut, relaxed bootcut and slouchy wideleg. Here we can see these styles from Frame and Citizens of humanity.

Our favourite pairing with this new style of denim is a feminine blouse or logo tee tucked in at the waist. This is the ultimate way of elongating your leg and elevating the trend.

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Etoile Isabel Marant, Pamias blouse, £215

Les Coyotes De Paris, Arna blouse, £261

Discover your perfect place to relax and unwind

Ulla Johnson, Miray blouse, £515

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Look – and feel – fabulous FROM BRIDES TO GROOMS AND BEYOND, CUSTOMERS ARE MADE TO FEEL SPECIAL AT TICKLED PINK. hether you’re a bride, groom, mother of the bride or just a wedding guest, you’ll find everything you need - and more - at Tickled Pink in Hatfield.

For brides, finding the perfect wedding dress is often a hard task. Do you go short? Long? Formal or contemporary?

Tickled Pink know just how much the day means to you, because they’re experts when it comes to special occasions and really do understand the need to find ‘the one’.

They can help you every step of the way, from advice on finding the right look to adding the perfect finishing touch such as millinery, shoes and bags.

Most importantly, they take the time to understand you, so you can look forward to feeling fabulous and effortlessly stylish on your big day.

Tickled Pink was established in 1987 and since that day the bridal boutique, who also does occasionwear, has been providing a professional, friendly and one-to-one service. Fast-forward more than three decades, and owner Shelley, who has been part of the team for over 30 years and purchased the store in 2018, offers the ultimate top-to-toe dressing experience – if you’re seeking a friendly and welcoming environment with the best occasion-wear designers under one roof, that is.

“This industry is a life choice, not just a job. It brings us all so much joy to share these moments with our brides and their families, and it is what we will continue to do, spreading love and happiness as much as we possibly can,

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making dreams come true,” said Shelley.

Tickled Pink stock beautiful wedding dresses suitable for all types of venues, with a selection of bridal gowns and styles from top international designers including Kelsey Rose White, Maggie Sottero, Ellis Bridal, LouLou Bridal, Romantica of Devon and Ronald Joyce.

“At least an hour will be set aside as your personal time for you to select a dress,” said Shelley. “Try dresses on to find the shape and style that suits you.

You may have decided on a particular look you love, but until you try it on, you won’t really know what suits your body shape and overall style.”

For bridesmaids you’l find stunning collections from Dessy. Tickled Pink have

“It brings us all so much joy to share these moments with our brides and their families, spreading love and happiness as much as we possibly can, making dreams come true.”

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Tickled Pink is now stocking the new collections from Veni Infantino by Ronald Joyce, perfect for Mother of the Bride

a wide choice of sizes and colours in stock, plus up-to-date swatch cards to view to help you pick your colours.

Richard Designs produce stunning flowergirl dresses and these can also be made in-house by the team with the latest colours and designs.

And there’s much more to Tickled Pink than wedding and bridesmaid dresses. Recent investment means they now offer much more for mother of the bride and gents, pretty much your whole wedding party.

The simply stunning mother of the bride and groom and occasion wear ranges span formal and informal styles, from timeless dresses to elegant separates, with luxury designers including Veni Infantino and John Charles.You’ll also find a range of shapes and prices.

Each outfit is complemented by a stunning selection of hats and fascinators from Snoxell & Gwyther, perfectly designed to match the outfit of your choice, and the fabulous selection of shoes and bags help you to complete a ‘top-to-toe’ ensemble for guaranteed glamour.

For men, Tickled Pink stock a range of stylish Marc Darcy, Cavani, Benetti and Scopes suits, as well as shirts, ties and shoes, perfect for the big day, whether you’re a groom or a guest. With every in size in store too, you can walk away with a complete outfit with the minimum of fuss.

And with their in-house small alteration service, you’re sure to find exactly what you’re looking for, even if you don’t know what that is just yet.

Tickled Pink’s range of occasionwear also includes a collection of royalty worthy prom dresses, from top fashion label Christian Koehlert.

“Whether you are attending a wedding, race day, evening occasion or looking for the perfect mother of the bride or groom outfit, we have the finest ensembles and accessories to complete your look for any occasion and all seasons,” added Shelley. “We are committed to making all our customers feel special and for all of us, the biggest

pleasure is seeing you looking and feeling fabulous in your outfit.”

The shop is open Monday to Saturday 9am to 5pm. Appointments are essential.

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Lip products to rock this summer TAKE A SHORTCUT TO THE PERFECT POUT WITH OUR LIP MAKEUP EDIT FROM HARVEY NICHOLS, LEEDS. SCRUB AND PLUMP WITH A SOOTHING TREATMENT, THEN ADD A LINER TO ENSURE A CRISP OUTLINE. DISCOVER LIPSTICKS IN A RANGE OF FINISHES, FROM VELVET OR MATTE EFFECTS TO SHIMMERING SATIN AND HIGH-SHINE GLOSS. Armani Beauty Rouge D’Armani Matte Lipstick Venezia- shade 406 Mostra, £32.50 The Venezia Collection comes with four new warm neutral shades, inspired by the contrasted light of Venice, from soft beiges to naturaltoned reds. Shade 406 Mostra is a matte formula which is longlasting non-drying with intensely pigmented colour and coverage.

Charlotte Tilbury Magic Lip Oil Crystal Elixir, £28 Just like Charlotte’s Magic Cream, this results-driven formula is infused with eight supercharged skincare ingredients to flood the lips with moisture. The luxurious lip oil is enriched with potent plant extracts and hyaluronic acid to hydrate, smooth and enhance while you wear.

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Sisley Le Phyto Gloss No.3 Sunrise £39 The combination of a new shine and an ultra-sensory caring formula for plumped and smoothed lips.

Fenty Beauty Gloss Bomb Universal Lip Luminizer- Fu$$y, £17 Drench your lips in Fu$$y, a soft romantic pink gloss from Fenty Beauty, with a shimmering wash of milky pearl that’s like a dewy highlight for your lips. This is one killer gloss that will take you from desk to dancefloor.

Charlotte Tilbury Tinted Love Lip + Cheek Tint, £25 Inspired by vibrant sweet berries, fragrant evening dew on petals, and the euphoric rush of running through summer fields, the tinted love lip + cheek tint is super hydrating and longlasting. The nourishing formula comes in six summery shades and will leave your lips looking pretty and your cheeks flush with love.

Marc Jacobs Beauty Le Marc Lip Crème Lipstick- Shade Sugar High 292, £19 Leave your lips feeling plumped and nourished with the rich and creamy Le Marc Lip Crème Lipstick from Marc Jacobs Beauty.

Packed with powerful peptides, antioxidant-rich seaberry and natural humectants, and an instant indulgent of colour, while providing 10 hours of wear in just one swipe.

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Hourglass Panoramic Long Wear Lip Liner, £27 This highly pigmented, rich and long-wearing pencil complete with blending brush, the Hourglass Panoramic Wear Lip Liner glides on effortlessly, and will avoid against smudging throughout wear.

Dior Addict Lip Tattoo- Colour Games Limited Edition- Shade 571 Natural Cranberry, £29.50 This iconic lip tint from Dior is the perfect warm shade for the summer months. The formula combines to the lips with light, sheer colour, for a no make-up feel and no-transfer finish that boosts the natural tone of the lips.

Chantecaille Lip Veil- shade Frangipane, £42 Packed with organic baobab oil, wild mango butter and argan oil, the Chantecaille lip veil will leave a luminous wash of pure, hydrating colour on your lips.

The semi-sheer formula is creamy, weightless and leave the lips with a nourishing gleam that will leave them feeling deliciously smooth and silky.

Augustinus Bader The Lip Balm, £30 Inspired by 30 years of research and innovation, this deeply conditioning lip treatment from Augustinus Bader nourishes, protects and improves texture. Formulated with a plant-derived collagen, the plumping complex enhances the skins natural defence against aging and moisture loss. This balm will keep your lips lushes throughout the summer months.

Marc Jacobs Beauty Le Marc Liquid Lip Crayon- shade Send Nudes, £15.50 The creamy crayon has the look, feel and wear of a liquid lipstick, melts into lips with a lightweight liquid sensation, providing a powerful one-swipe colour with bold impact. The bold, covetable, highpigment shades feel creamy and comfortable and wont dry or settle into lines. Giving you up to 16 hours of luxurious hours.

Fenty Beauty Pro Kiss’r Lip-Loving Scrubstick, £15 This fuss-free lip scrub from Fenty Beauty is packed with apricot seed scrubbers that gently exfoliate and nourish for instantly smooth, soft kissable lips with every swipe. The no-mess, no-stress lip scrub is the perfect on the go stick to exfoliate and nourish lips.

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Confetti Harvey Nichols The Wedding Hamper, £190 The Harvey Nichols Wedding Hamper features a carefully curated selection of traditional yet romantic items for the newly weds to enjoy together, from bubbles and premium wines to savoury snacks and sweet treats.

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Wedding gifting WHAT TO GET THE HAPPY COUPLE? HERE’S A FEW IDEAS TO GET YOU STARTED. ive the happy couple something they will treasure forever from our edit of perfectly curated wedding gifts from luxury suppliers and retailers, including Harvey Nichols, Leeds.

Whether that’s a handbag essential for the big day, a bottle of something luxurious for them to celebrate with afterwards or a homeware piece that will always remind them of their special day, we have the perfect present.

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Harvey Nichols Gift Experience- The Bartender Leeds, £100 Allow the newlyweds to create some new memories when you gift them a Harvey Nichols Bartender Gift Experience. This creative cocktail experience is especially designed for two people to try their hand at making and shaking and of course, tasting, their favourite tipples.

Taittinger Brut Réserve Champagne Flute Gift Set NV, £52 The ever-reliable Taittinger makes the ideal partner for celebrating happy milestones and occasions of all kinds and even more so when enjoyed from a pair of bespoke flutes, all housed within a dazzling gift box.

Chanel Gabrielle Eau De Perfum Twist and Spray 3x20ml, £105 Chanel Gabrielle is a highly feminine fragrance and this handbag-friendly format of the infamous scent makes it ideal for the brides touch ups on her big day and an extremely thoughtful wedding gift.

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Daisy Park Emma Bridgewater wedding range £29.95. www.daisypark.co.uk

HomeSense Silver Photo Album £7.99. www.homesense.com Christy Mode Hand Towel White and Gold £12. www.christy.co.uk

Charbonnel Et Walker Milk & Pink Chocolate Marc de Champagne Truffles, £45.95 Charbonnel et Walker’s legendary truffles always make the perfect present, especially this assortment of both the Milk Chocolate and Pink Marc de Champagne flavours housed in a two-layer candy striped gift box.

Espa Aromatic Essential Oil Diffuser, £85 The ESPA Aromatherapy Diffuser infuses the air with a beautiful aroma that creates a calm and soothing ambience to balance the mind and body, the ideal post-wedding home accessory.

Riedel Stemless Wings Cabernet Sauvignon Glasses x 4 & Decanter Gift Set, £55 This stunning Riedel Decanter with four Stemless Glasses makes the perfect gift for any red wine lover or lovers. This set not only promises to unleash your wine’s potential but will also look the part.

GettingPersonal.co.uk Personalised Couple Ampersand Print £35.99

RHS Exclusive Iris Glassware Designer Emma Britton was commissioned by the RHS to create an exclusive range of glassware by the RHS. Her decorative style perfectly suits glassware and this etched design really enhances these modern silhouettes. All the glasses are designed, decorated and hand finished in Emma’s Derbyshire studio.

Prices: Champagne flutes - £12 each; Wine glass - £12 each; Carafe - £25; Hi ball glass - £9; Tumbler - £9

Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540 Scented Candle, £90 The Baccarat Rouge 540 candle combines the magic of nature with expert craftmanship to release a breeze of floral, amber and woody notes. A relaxing but sensual scent.

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Find your inner beauty GET A HANDLE ON HANDBAG HYGIENE WITH LEEDS ENTREPRENEUR ISABELLA CAVALLI. id you know that handbags and purses carry more bacteria than the average toilet? It’s perhaps surprising, and not very nice to think about, but there are ways to keep your clutch or tote sanitary and is something Leeds-based entrepreneur Isabella Cavalli is keen to promote with her range of handbags with interchangeable linings.

Lucy James talked to the creative director and founder of Satya || RO to find out more about the business and the woman behind the genius idea.

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Tell us about yourself?

I was born in Poland, but I moved to the UK when I was 20 years old; I was meant to come here for three months only, and here I am 16 years later!

I have always loved fashion and beauty; I dreamed of having my own fashion business when I was a child, I wanted to have a mini-Harvey Nichols store.

I have a diploma in fashion and a BA from Leeds University, and throughout my adult career I have worked in management in the fashion and beauty

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industry. I have also worked as a makeup artist where I worked with women on a daily basis. I learnt a lot about their lifestyle and habits which then ultimately lead me to think about a product-based business that will “solve a problem” to make our lives easier.

Tell us about your business.

Satya || RO is a Leeds-based femaleowned business and is the only brand globally that is offering handbags with replaceable inner linings. Satya || RO

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stands for craftsmanship, sustainability, and innovation.

We create sustainable luxury handbags with innovative replaceable inner linings to make your life easier. We contribute to the luxury accessories market by incorporating technology with a purpose.

We promote slow fashion and sustainability; we only have one planet, and we should look after it.

How would you describe your collections?

I would describe Satya || RO’s first collection as refreshed classics adored by women which are now made better with replaceable inner linings; it’s timeless and innovative. Women love the idea of finally being able to change the lining in their bags, we are in the 21st century, we should be looking at ways to improve how we wear fashion and use sustainable fashion.

Our revolutionary replaceable linings are very easy to change and wash, they are water resistant too. What’s even more exciting is that this feature lets you hide

your valuables under the lining when you are on a night out or when you’re travelling.

The collections contain Timeless Hobo bags and our best-selling speedy Tote bag. We also have matching pouch bags to complement the set! They’re super elegant, fierce, and stylish pieces that every woman needs in her wardrobe. The Satya || RO duffle bag sold out after it was published in British Vogue. It’s now back in stock!

Our second limited collection sold out before it was even launched. I posted a picture on Instagram to see how our followers would react, and all of them sold out within hours. The new Handbags with a Twist collection is still available to purchase on our website; the handbags are lightweight, soft in touch and super stylish. The bags come in the colours, white, green, nude, brown and black.

Everyone loves Handbags with a Twist.

Boredom is boring!

What is your most popular product?

Our most popular product is the speedy

black Tote bag. It’s elegant and sexy and comes with a removable shoulder strap.

The bag is timeless. Women love this bag. With our Tote, they can easily transform their day-to-day look to a business look by taking off the shoulder strap. Our Tote can also be worn as a cross body bag to spice up your school run.

Do you have a favourite product?

Of course, I do! I am absolutely in love with all of my pieces. The black Tote is my favourite, I very often wear it as a cross body bag simply because most of the time I am in a hurry, and I want to get things done easily. I am also a mum to a three-year-old Akita called Rocky and it’s very handy when I walk him as I can still look stylish. I also love it with the red lining. I use my linings for different activities. Red is for when I walk Rocky because I always take treats

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for him, and water etc, so I want to use a separate lining, and I use the pink lining when I go to work.

Another product that I love so much is our Duffle bag. Our Duffle bag can be used for going to the gym, as a maternity bag, travel bag or an everyday bag. I travel with Rocky very often and when I don’t want to be taking too much with me, only what’s needed, the Duffle bag allows me to keep my things separate, clean and safe too.

We have three compartments in our Duffle bag, the main big compartment has a secret pocket for your valuables, a shoe compartment for your muddy, or sweaty shoes and a compartment for your wet clothes, or rubbish. All of those compartments come with replaceable inner linings made of water-resistant material which doesn’t absorb, smell, or sweat. If you love going to the gym, or travelling as much as I do, you must get it.

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was never giving up on my dream, despite everything dragging me down at some point, I held on to the vision and I never lost faith in myself.

Also, launching a business during a global pandemic was frightening, let me tell you. But so far, we have managed to get into department stores after less than two months on the market, and we have been published in British Vogue and other great magazines and newspapers.

The fact that Satya || RO sold out of stock in such a short time is what I think of as the biggest achievement ever.

What is the fashion scene like in Leeds?

I love the Leeds fashion scene; I think Leeds women are brave trend-setters.

They’re very savvy. They love innovation, and they love to have unique fashion which sets them apart from the crowd.

From working with women for so long, I know how important it is to get the most out of the items that you invest in, as well as to be able to enjoy them and wear them with pride.

We receive feedback from our customers on how our handbags make them feel, they say they feel proud wearing Satya || RO handbags, simply because we are different, and we are the trend setters in the fashion accessories world right now.

Where can we buy your products?

You can buy our handbags on our social media platforms, our website at: www.satya-and-ro.com and in Browns department stores.

Our customers are global. We sell Satya || RO to Europe, the United States and Asia.

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Locus Bar in Crossgates is the place to while away your summer nights with a huge menu of deliciously mixed Cocktails and Mocktails.

Add the cool summer sounds of soulful music and you could imagine yourself to be anywhere.

Opening Hours Monday - Closed Tuesday-Wednesday 3pm - 11pm Thursday-Friday 3pm - midnight Saturday 2pm - midnight Sunday 2pm - 11pm

1st floor, 4 Austhorpe Rd, Crossgates, Leeds LS15 8DX

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Heart of the action WHATEVER THE OCCASION, LOCUS BAR WILL MAKE SURE YOU HAVE A GREAT TIME. t’s been billed as one of the ‘up and coming’ areas of Leeds and is quickly building a reputation as the alternative destination for a night out in the city.Yes, the city centre will always have its attractions but if you’re looking for a different kind of vibe - and within easy commutable distance - Cross Gates is the place to be.

The suburb in the east of Leeds has developed dramatically over the last few years and has become something of a food and drink destination – you’ll find craft ale and cocktail bars sitting nicely alongside Greek and Italian restaurants, takeaways and more.

At the heart of the action is Locus Bar, a cocktail venue – the first in Cross Gates – which is the perfect place to while away the late summer nights with a huge menu of 40 boutique gins, craft beer and deliciously mixed cocktails and mocktails.

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and you could imagine yourself to be anywhere,” said owner Gerti. “We believe we will be your new-found love and look forward to serving you fun, food and a fantastic time.”

Sited above Zorba’s Greek restaurant on Austhorpe Road, inside you’ll find a inviting contemporary space with a striking tiled and wood bar, blue walls, orange banquette seating and lots of gold accessories. There’s even an outdoor terrace with bench seating and funky neon lights giving it an almost Mediterranean vibe.

They host an 80s night on the first Friday of the month and an Indie night on the last, the ideal time to sample some of their cocktail offers.You can enjoy a Limoncello Spritz, Floradora, Tom Collins or Bramble as part of their ‘2 for £11.50’ offer; a Caribbean, Chicks Dig It or Blonde Ron for ‘2 for £12.50’; and an English Garden, Bee’s Knees, El

Diablo or Kickboxer for ‘2 for £13.50’.

Don’t forget to sample their own recipes too - Lost in Locus, Smoked Metusalem Old Fashioned and Gooseberry Jam are all highly recommended.

The Cross Gates venue is also a private party venue. They offer free venue hire and a wide choice of party food and drinks options and can accommodate parties of up to 90 people.

“Whatever the occasion, we will go out of our way to make sure you and your guests have a great time,” said Gerti.

The bar is open Tuesday to Wednesday 411pm,Thursday 4pm-12am, Friday and Saturday 3pm-12am and Sunday 3-11pm.

Locus Bar 1st Floor, 4 Austhorpe Road, Cross Gates, Leeds, LS15 8DX www.locusbar.com

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Culinary excellence CHOPHAUS OFFERS THE ULTIMATE STEAKHOUSE DINING EXPERIENCE – AND THEY’VE RECENTLY LAUNCHED A NEW MENU. estled amongst the trees, Chophaus brings a modern steakhouse dining experience to the heart of Oakwood in Leeds. Perched on the edge of Roundhay Park just behind the historic Oakwood Clock, the stylish restaurant and bar, run by Jack Clark and Valentino Llalla, is the place to indulge.

And with a new menu recently launch, now is the perfect time to pay them a visit.

So what will you find at Chophaus?

Well, exceptional steak and wine for starters.Their premium beef and other prime cuts are all sourced locally from the established R&J Meats in Ripon, who have been supplying Yorkshire’s most prolific restaurants since 1978. All steaks

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are bought and sold daily by weight rather than cut, ensuring a unique culinary experience each time you visit.

Cooked over a charcoal grill for a distinctively rich and smoky flavour, the mouth-watering steaks and chops are complemented with a seasonal selection of innovative dishes and flawlessly made cocktails.

Tasty dishes introduced on the new menu include Togarashi Padron Peppers, Cornfed Karaage Fried Chicken Kafir Lime Salt & Yuzu Aioli and Tuna Tataki Avocado Puree Lotus Root & Sudachi Ponzu.

From the grill you can try 220g Grass Fed Hereford Lomo Fillet, 300g Grass

Fed Hereford Chorizo Sirloin or Grilled Halibut Miso Sake Katsubushi Nori Crispy Noodles.

To finish, indulge with Salted Plantain Dulche De Leche & Banana Cheesecake, Spiced Churros & Tonkabean Vanilla Caramel Purin, or Chocolate Espresso Fondant Honey Comb Icecream.

Sound good? If this sounds like your kind of food, head down to Oakwood and the first opportunity.

Chophaus Louis House, Princes Avenue Leeds, LS8 2FA Tel: 0113 226 0660 www.chophaus.co.uk

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AUTHENTIC INDIAN & CONTEMPORARY STREET FOOD We are absolutely delighted to be able to bring you our unique take on authentic and contemporary Indian street food. Our restaurant idea was born from a lifetime of travelling through all of India’s vibrant regions, each offering their own amazing stories and inspirational flavours. We have worked tirelessly with our chefs to perfect our exquisite menu and take great pride and pleasure in serving you some of the finest Indian dishes in the world. My personal favourite is Gol Gappa, it’s absolutely delicious!

Private bookings and private events can be booked at the restaurant or catering for small home events can be prepared.

I look forward to welcoming you soon and hope you enjoy visiting our restaurant. To book a table or a takeaway please contact:

41 STREET LANE, ROUNDHAY, LEEDS LS8 1AP 0113 269 0004 or 07812 162873 info@aanya-restaurant.com www.aanya-restaurant.com

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Street food and more HIT THE SPICE TRAIL AT STREET LANE NEWCOMER, AANYA, WRITES RICHARD ABBEY. f you want to add a touch of theatre to your meal at Aanya – and a bit of fun – I suggest trying the Gol Gappa Chaat. These crispy wheat puffs, very much like mini puris, were like little bites of heaven. Filled with potatoes, chickpeas and garnished with chutneys they were served with a ‘shot’ (hints of mint and tamarind) intended to be poured into the little puris before being eaten whole. Talk about a flavour explosion.

They were undeniably the star of a very good meal at the newly-opened Aanya on Street Lane. The Gol Gappa are also owner Sharan Matharu’s personal favourite – “they’re absolutely delicious,” she told us. She wasn’t wrong.

Aanya, named after Sharan’s daughter, opened in June and serves authentic Indian and contemporary street food.

You’ll find a menu with many dishes that may sound unfamiliar – there’s a big southern Indian influence – but that still packs that huge punch of flavour into them.

“My mother was born in Colaba, Mumbai,” said Sharan. “And I spent many summers there throughout my childhood. India truly is a special, magical place to my family and I feel so humble every time I travel back there.

These experiences and my love of India’s rich and vibrant history is why we opened Aanya restaurant.

“Our restaurant idea was born from a lifetime of travelling through all of India’s vibrant regions, each offering their own amazing stories and inspirational flavours. We have worked tirelessly with our chefs to perfect our exquisite menu and take great pride and pleasure in serving you some of the finest Indian dishes in the world.”

There’s still a feeling of newness about Aanya, from the clean, contemporary decor to the presentation to the actual menu, which Sharan explained will evolve and expand over time.

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“We’re working hard to get the restaurant and takeaway right then we’re hoping to introduce more dishes, particularly on the street food side,” she added.

We started with the obligatory tray of poppadoms (£1.95) and pickle tray (£1.95), which had the most delicious

Sharan’s daughter, Aanya

mango chutney, lime pickle, raita and a beetroot and onion pickle. Add in glasses of Kingfisher beer (£3.95) and it was the perfect start.

Next up, alongside the Gol Gappa Chaat (£5.75), we tucked into more familiar Laziz Lamb Chops (£6.95).

Sliced from the rack, these had been

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Gol Gappa Chaat

Laziz Lamb Chops

marinated overnight with ginger, garlic, spices and cooked in a tandoor, and were some of the most tender chops I’ve ever tasted, just delicious.

For mains we took advice from Sharan and her team and opted for one of the specials – Bhindi Gosht (£11.95) and Kadhai Chicken (£10.95). Bhindi Gosht translates as lamb with okra, or lady’s fingers as they are known, and was a medium spicy dish cooked in a slightly thick sauce. Okra is not something I would usually choose but this dish was a triumph, adding texture and flavour to soft lamb and a sauce which was, for me, just on the right side of hot.

A kadhai is a traditional Indian wok, a most basic kitchen essential in Indian homes, and housed our equally good chicken dish, which was tossed with mixed peppers and onions in a kadhai masala sauce. More medium in taste, it had a real depth of flavour and was just

begging to be mopped up with our pieces of Rumali Roti (£3.50), a sort of stretchy bread that sits somewhere between a naan and a chapatti.

We partnered our dishes, which were all beautifully presented in little copper pots, with a Jafrani Pulao (£2.95), which is Aanya’s take on a pilau rice dish and uses no colourings, is just flavoured with turmeric and saffron.

Suitably sated, we had no room for

dessert but it is worth noting that Aanya have a good selection, including traditional Indian dishes Rasmalai, Gulab Jamun and Kulfi, which is available in a variety of flavours.

It’s going to be really interesting to see how Aanya evolves in the coming months but as far as starts go, this couldn’t have been better. It’s in a great location opposite the Deer Park pub and just down the road from Roundhay Park with plenty of parking outside. They do takeaway too but, take my word for it, the Gol Gappa Chaat are best eaten fresh in the restaurant.

Aanya 41 Street Lane, Roundhay Leeds, LS8 1AP Tel: 0113 269 0004 https://aanya-restaurant.com

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PROMOTION

Harnessing creative talents STUDENTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO FLOURISH IN THE ARTS AT QUEEN ETHELBURGA’S. estled in 220 acres of the artistically inspiring North Yorkshire countryside, Queen Ethelburga’s (QE) is an excellent rated Collegiate (ISI 2019), welcoming students from three months to 19 years.

QE has a very dedicated approach to the Arts across the Collegiate, believing that they are a key ingredient to healthy, happy and creative students. They provide their students with the expertise, the environment and passion to enable students to develop and succeed.

QE’s rural location provided the perfect back drop for creative Year 12 student Leon to indulge his passion for photography. He commits every weekend to exploring the medium of photography in extraordinary depth expending the curriculum beyond his basic studies.

Using their historic and traditional Armorial Hall, built by renowned York architect Walter Henry Brierley, Leon took a rare quiet moment to set up a photoshoot of fellow student Valentina.

He took inspiration from photographer Tim Walker and elements of Alexander

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This creative pursuit took place as part of the Queen’s Academy, a weekend extra-curricular provision, allowing students to realise and extend their ideas and creative passion.

Head of Creative Arts, Helen Woodcock, established this provision for students, supported by their drive to express creativity in all opportunities.

Helen said: “The Queens Academy is very much student led. Our excellent facilities are very much in demand by both our day and boarding students. This

allows them the time and space to be able to work on their own projects both independently, and with staff support. We have also been able to offer an amazing set of weekend workshops as well as master classes and talks from industry professionals.

“It was great to see Leon use this as a creative opportunity to produce such inspirational work.”

The Creative Arts Department at QE combines the skills and resources of the Art and Design department and the Design and Technology department to offer a fantastic learning experience and a range of subject routes that go beyond the traditional subject choices. Facilities include dedicated spaces for fashion, fine arts, 3D design and design technology workshops as well as in photography, a dedicated studio space and darkroom.

For more information about how we can support your creative child to flourish, visit qe.org or contact their friendly admissions team to book your private campus tour onadmissions@qe.org

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Queen Ethelburga’s Collegiate An Excellent rated (ISI) school welcoming children aged 3 months to 19 years.

Find out how we can help support your child to achieve their aspirations in our unique prep, middle and senior four-school model.

Call to arrange a private tour or join us at our next open day on 2 October 2021. www.qe.org

Shortlisted for Independent School of the Year for Performing Arts and Independent Prep School of the Year.

“To be the best that I can, with the gifts that I have.” www.qe.org | admissions@qe.org | 01423 333330 | York YO26 9SS

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Ceramique Internationale has taken the white marble tile trend to the next level with the launch of the visually stunning Capraia range. Available in 30 x 60cm and 60 x 60cm, as well as 60 x 120cm to special order, Capraia has the gravitas to perfectly complement on-trend black shower cubicles and accessories, so is an ideal choice for bathrooms and wetrooms.

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Home Essentials GET INSPIRATION FROM THESE LOCAL BUSINESSES.

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IN BRIEF

Gateways pupils achieve excellent A Level results Gateways pupils have once again achieved excellent examination results this year with some highlights as follows: · 46% of all results were A* grades · 79% of all grades awarded at A*/A level · 92% of all results were in the coveted A* - B range.

These fantastic results mean that 95% of pupils have secured their first or second choice university which is in itself incredible in a year where university places are in extremely high demand.

Two-thirds (67%) of pupils at Gateways achieved the top grades of three As or more and a fifth (20%) of pupils achieved straight A* grades.

Textiles, Further Maths, Geography, History, Latin, Maths, Music, Philosophy and Physics all achieved 100% A*/A grades and 100% of our first cohort of CTECH PE pupils achieved Distinction* grades.

As a non-selective school, Gateways is extremely proud to celebrate these impressive results, showing that their small class size model is effective in maximising educational outcomes for pupils.

Headmistress Dr Tracy Johnson comments: “We are thrilled that our pupils have achieved such amazing results this year, especially given the disruption that these pupils faced during both years of their A level courses. The pupils, and their teachers, worked exceptionally hard to mitigate the obvious disadvantages that the school closures brought and, in a strange way, our community has become even stronger as we have faced these challenges together.

“The pupils now move on to the next phase in their educational journey truly equipped for whatever life might throw at them in the future.”

To find out more about Gateways Sixth Form and their A Levels results and subject offerings, visit gatewaysschool.co.uk

Leeds most Instagrammable bars revealed A new study from Uswitch has revealed the most Instagrammable bars in Leeds using a number of factors including Instagram hashtags, Instagram followers, and ‘excellent’ TripAdvisor reviews - to score each spot The Alchemist, Leeds / out of 60, with The Alchemist @glow.mgmt coming out on top.

Neighbourhood came in second with The Ivy, Belgrave Hall and Headrow House coming third, fourth and fifth respectively.

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Live comedy is back If there’s anything audiences need now more than ever, it’s a good laugh. Leeds Grand Theatre is hosting some of the biggest names in comedy as they get back on the road. These acts are booking now: JACK DEE: OFF THE TELLY

15 May 2022 Join Jack Dee for an evening of entertainment (food and beverages not included) in his new stand-up tour.

“In these difficult and uncertain times people need hope – a ray of sunshine to brighten their day. And that’s very much where I come in” says Jack.

ROB BECKETT: WALLOP

12 June 2022 Rob Beckett is back on tour with a brand new stand-up show. It’s been a busy few years for the ‘Mouth of the South’ and he’s coming to see you to fill you in and make you laugh.

ROMESH RANGANATHAN: THE CYNIC’S MIXTAPE

14-15 June 2022 Romesh is back with a brand new show The Cynic’s Mixtape, his most brutally honest show yet.

He’s putting showbiz aside to deliver a carefully curated selection of all the things he has found unacceptable since the last tour, including why trying to save the environment is a scam, why none of us are truly free, and his suspicion that his wife is using gluten intolerance to avoid sleeping with him.

Book online at leedsheritagetheatres.com or call 0113 243 0808.

Law firm expands offering Established law firm, Levi Solicitors LLP, has invested in its digital offering, meaning that it can now offer legal services to people across the country, rather than only those local to the firm’s four offices.

Marketing manager, Ruth Jago said: “The pandemic meant that many businesses, including ours, had to adapt quickly to be able to continue to offer a quality service to our clients, many of whom were unable to come into the office for meetings.”

The firm has developed its online services for conveyancing clients in particular. Prospective clients can visit the firm’s website for an instant conveyancing quote. Then, the team can deal with everything from initial instructions to completion online, over the telephone or by post where that suits the client best.

“Of course, we still welcome clients in for face to face meetings!” said Ruth.

For more information about Levi Solicitors LLP, visit levisolicitors.co.uk

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