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Brighten up your garden with this striking garden furniture set

24 The Diary

68 Home & Garden

A monthly round-up of what’s happening in the Northside region

Bring the holiday vibes home and inject some Mexican style into your outdoor spaces

38 Fashion

72 Home Essentials

Refresh your wardrobe this summer with the help of these local boutiques

46 Beauty

Inspiration for the home and garden can be found much closer to home – check out these local businesses

84 The joy of the BBQ

Everything you need to remember when you set off for your favourite musical event this summer

Follow our tips and your barbecue bash will be remembered for all the right reasons

50 The Great Yorkshire Show

86 Eating Out

Your ultimate preview, including an interview with show director Charles Mills, plus we profile Brook Taverner, whose special tweed clothing is proving hugely popular

We dine at Thai Edge, Dough Bistro and The Timble Inn

96 Travel

Chris Wilson enjoys a bracing break in Stavanger, capital of Norway’s oil boom, plus we look at an unforgettable family getaway in the Caribbean

104 In Brief

The latest news and happenings from around your region

ON THE COVER... Who will be a winner at this year’s Great Yorkshire Show? See our ten-page supplement from page 50

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RHS HARLOW CARR Crag Lane, Harrogate, HG3 1QB www.rhs.org.uk 15-16 - Botanical Retail Weekend See demonstrations and talks from selected suppliers, learn how plants and botanics have been incorporated into our daily lives.

22 July - 3 September - The Famous Five go on a Garden Adventure RHS has teamed up with Enid Blyton Entertainment and Hodder Children’s Books to

28 July - Wind in the Willows Tel: 01423 502 116 www.harrogatetheatre.com Tickets £12 adults, £8 child Pack your picnics and join the boat-loving Ratty, the sensible yet curious Mole, wise old Badger and the fantastically irrepressible Toad as they embark on the adventure of a lifetime.

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EVENTS Back to the 80s 15 July The Engine Shed York Road,Wetherby, LS22 7SU 7.30pm-1am £5 on door Dig out your old school tie for an evening full of classic tunes from the 80s. It’s a great way to relive the era with great songs, dance routines and fancy dress.

22-23 July Roundhay Park Ring Road Shadwell, Leeds, LS8 2WE After an unforgettable first year, the North Leeds Food Festival is back. There will be fine international cuisines, independent beverages, crafts, local produce along with live music and comedy.

Until 31 December Lotherton Hall off Collier Lane, Aberford, Leeds, LS25 3EB www.leeds.gov.uk/lotherton Uncover the rich history of Yorkshire ceramics through our 2017 displays, from ancient archaeological finds to contemporary ceramic sculpture.

Discover how Yorkshire ceramics have changed and adapted to serve different uses, tastes and parts of society.

SPORT 5 Star Wrestling 22 July Leeds First Direct Arena Arena Way, LS2 8BY Tel: 0844 248 1585 www.firstdirectarena.com Tickets from £30.55 5 Star Wrestling is quickly becoming known for putting on huge shows and bringing in the biggest available stars from around the wrestling world, to tussle with the best home grown talent in the country.

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THEATRE Romeo and Juliet 11-12 July RHS Harlow Carr Crag Lane, Harrogate, HG3 1QB www.harrogateinternationfestival.com Tel: 01423 562 303 Tickets adults £17, children £10 Always a hit for all the family, highenergy theatre group Oddsocks return to present their unique interpretation of Shakespeare’s classic tale of star-crossed lovers, Romeo & Juliet.

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This bold and dynamic production uncovers one woman’s fight for freedom and fulfilment on her own terms. Jane Eyre’s spirited heroine faces life’s obstacles head-on, surviving poverty, injustice and the discovery of bitter betrayal before taking the ultimate decision to follow her heart.

Cabaret 24-18 October Leeds Grand Theatre 46 New Briggate, LS1 6NZ www.leedsgrandtheatre.com Tickets from £20.50 Internationally renowned singer/songwriter, Will Young, reprises his Olivier Award-nominated performance as the enigmatic Emcee alongside musician and presenter Louise Redknapp who makes her stage debut as Sally Bowles in a multi-award winning production of Cabaret.

The Wedding Singer 22-26 August Leeds Grand Theatre 46 New Briggate, LS1 6NZ www.leedsgrandtheatre.com Tickets from £26 It’s 1985. Hair is huge, greed is good and rock-star wannabe Robbie Hart (Jon Robyns: Avenue Q, Legally Blonde) is New Jersey's favourite wedding singer. When his own fiancée dumps him at the altar a seriously bummed out Robbie makes every wedding as disastrous as his own.

MUSIC Ladysmith Black Mambazo 1 August Howard Assembly Room www.howardassemblyroom.co.uk Tel: 0844 848 2727 £35 Introduced to the world through Paul Simon’s 1986 Graceland album, the joyous and uplifting voices of Ladysmith Black Mambazo marry the intricate rhythms and harmonies of their Zulu traditions to the sounds and sentiments of gospel music.

A very rare intimate performance from the South African ensemble.

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5-9 September Leeds West Yorkshire Playhouse Playhouse Square, Quarry Hill, LS2 7UP Tel: 0113 213 7700 www.wyp.org.uk Tickets from £15 Divided by a barbed wire fence, Bruno doesn’t understand anything about where Shmuel lives, or who he is. To him, he’s just a new friend - a boy wearing a pair of striped pyjamas.

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A FEAST OF FUN SUMMER HOLIDAY ADVENTURES AT LEEDS MUSEUMS AND GALLERIES. his summer you can enjoy everything from a vintage extravaganza to a pirate party at Leeds Museums and Galleries’ nine venues across Leeds.

Don’t miss fascinating exhibitions on fashion, fairy tales, showstopping silver and more!

Keep little ones busy with free crafts, trails and family activities, from an enchanted forest theme at Leeds City Museum to storybook characters at Abbey House and help make a miniature Yorkshire at Leeds Industrial Museum.

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Historical headliners Go back in time this summer at our special heritage events! See history come to life on 15-16 July at Temple Newsam’s Time Travellers Weekend.

Meet visiting Anglo Saxon warriors, try Tudor dancing and 1940s cookery!

Enjoy entertainment from a golden age at Lotherton’s annual Edwardian Gala on 15-16 July, with brass band music, sideshows and family activities.

On 20 August travel in style on beautifully restored 1950s Leeds City Transport buses, and visit both our industrial museums for the price of one. Don’t miss the Vintage Weekend at Lotherton on 19–20 August; with live music, dancing and retro glamour at the Rose and Brown Vintage market.

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Exciting outdoor activities Museums aren’t just for rainy days! We have plenty of vibrant outdoor events too!

Throughout August get creative at Leeds Art Gallery’s new Park Here and Play Festival in Victoria Gardens. You’re invited to a Party on Pirate Island on 13 August, when Thwaite Mills is besieged by treasure hunters! Join us for boat rides, buried treasure and games.

Try tasty street food at the monthly markets in the picturesque Kirkstall Abbey cloisters or celebrate Yorkshire Day at Lotherton with a market, amazing animals, and a special guest from The Great British Bake Off!

Inspiring exhibitions Visit fabulous exhibitions whatever the weather! Be dazzled

by Temple Newsam’s historic silver collection alongside contemporary masterpieces in Showstoppers: Silver Centrepieces. See intriguing objects linked to the seasons at Leeds City Museum or travel to faraway places at Abbey House Museum in Fairy Tales & Fantasy. Lotherton reveals five centuries of style through the clothes and stories of Yorkshire women in Fashionable Yorkshire, while Leeds Industrial Museum honours wartime heroines in Women, Work and War.

Find amazing events every day of the holidays at leeds.gov.uk/schoolholidays and follow us on social media for updates.

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Foodie heaven CELEBRATE LOCAL FOOD AND DRINK AT THE NORTH LEEDS FOOD FESTIVAL. oundhay Park is once again playing host to The North Leeds Food Festival from 22 to 23 July. This year there will be expanded food and drink offerings, live comedy and a new line-up of exciting entertainment.

The popular festival is all about celebrating some of the best local street food, music, and independent drink along with showcasing some of the best art and entertainment the North has to offer.

The street food area has been expanded due to last year’s demand and will be host to over 25 street vendors cooking up a myriads of flavours from as far as Africa and South America to more locally inspired classics.

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To drink, there will be a pop-up New Zealand wine bar, Sloemotion cocktail bar, a vintage VW Champagne bar among many others. Independent Brewer, Soldier’s Ale House will also be suppling special ales.

The market street will bring together over 60 stalls where the finest artisan producers will be offering vegetables, cheeses, jams and pies along with much more.

The festival isn’t solely focused on food and drink, there’s also a selection of live music to keep you entertainment throughout the day.

This year, the main stage will host top acts, including mind reader and hypnotist Aaron Calvert along with some of the region’s best singer songwriters. There will be a live comedy show in the evening organised with a secret partner city. Comedians will include

Justin Moorhouse and Dan Nightingale.

There’s lots of things to keep the little ones busy as even more has been added to the children’s activities. With book readings from Hayley Dodsworth and Donna Harrison, face painting, rugby tot taster lessons and the get inspired maze.

The fun fair has also doubled in size, and with the addition of the inflatable world it makes for an enjoyable day out for all the family.

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Roundhay Park – Heartbreak Productions Heartbreak Productions have been performing outdoor theatre for 24 years, and aim to tell stories that inspire, entertain, challenge and help us come to a better understanding of human beings and how we can live together.

They will be performing Billionaire Boy, Murder on the Terrace, Northanger Abbey, and The Taming of the Shrew at Roundhay Park across a range of dates from June – August 2017. https://tickets.heartbreakproductions.co.uk/ theatre/Venue/2042/Detail/Roundhay%20Park

Dunstarn Farm – Chapterhouse Theatre Company The Chapterhouse Theatre Company will perform Pride and Prejudice outdoors at Dunstarn Farm on July 7. Brought to life by award winning writer Laura Tuner, this brandnew adaptation celebrates the 200th Anniversary of Jane Austen’s death and promises to be one of the most splendid evenings of the summer. www.ents24.com/leeds-events/dunstarnfarm/pride-and-prejudice/4955512

Outdoor Cinema – Millennium Square A special auditorium will be set up in Leeds Millenium Square this summer to host a series of outdoor film screenings.

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29, including Grease, Star Wars: The Force Awakens, Skyfall and the Avengers. Each screening will include its own movie-themed entertainment – from a fairground and American-style diner food for Grease to cocktails, a casino and James Bond cars for Skyfall and fancy dress competitions and costumed characters for the Avengers movie. www.leeds.gov.uk/filmhouse

York Museum Gardens – Outdoor Theatre Experience medieval mayhem on July 29 as the critically-acclaimed Pantaloons present every single one of Geoffrey Chaucer’s timeless tales in under two hours in a special outdoor performance in York Museum Gardens. Join the pilgrims for puppetry and poetry, music and magic, talking chickens and burnt bottoms. https://www.yorkvenues.org.uk/event/thecanterbury-tales/

Harewood House – Luna Cinema The Luna Cinema is the UK’s number one open air cinema, showing classic films under the stars in the country’s most beautiful and prestigious settings. This year they will host three viewings at the picturesque Harewood House- the Oscar winning La La Land on Friday September 8, the timeless Grease on Saturday September 9, and the classic Back To The Future on Sunday September 10. This promises to be a perfect night for film fans of all ages. www.thelunacinema.com/harewoodhouse/4592086266

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ased in the popular Yorkshire countryside and visitor destination town of Ilkley, Phillips of Ilkley, founded in 1880, is an independent fine jewellers located in the heart of the town centre. Father-and-son duo Trevor and Richard Thompson are at the helm and their passion for customer service and product excellence is second to none.

Phillips prides itself on not only bespoke design and manufacture of both everyday and occasion jewellery, but also offers its customers the ability to remodel old pieces into new, up-to-date items.

The store offers exclusive collections, such as the very popular Shelia Fleet range of jewellery,

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alongside a wide range of pearls that have seen huge popularity over recent years.

Watch brands such as stylish timepieces from Oris and Michel Herbelin are also available as well as a wide selection of everyday Swatch watches for the ultimate, practical, fashion statement.

Director and owner Trevor Thompson, who has operated in Ilkley for over 30 years, says: “We carefully select and source the very best of fine jewellery, watch ranges and gifts on behalf of our customers, offering products that not only look beautiful, but also perform to their function using only quality materials and manufacturing.”

Along with fellow director Debby Whitrick

and the rest of the Phillips team, customers can enjoy a personalised service from highly qualified experts, who can advise, source and offer a wide selection of products for any requirements, and to suit any budget.

Phillips is offering customers a free one-toone consultation during the months of July and August in preparation for the wedding season. If you’re looking for advice on both engagement rings and wedding bands we’d be happy to help.

To take advantage, simply drop into the store to book your appointment, or call 01943 609 567.

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More than just a toy shop LET YOUR CHILDREN’S IMAGINATION RUN WILD AT HARROGATE’S LITTLE ALLIGATORS. hen we think back to our childhoods, one of the things that made them so special were the toys we played with. Along with our imaginations, there was nothing we couldn’t do.

Help your children create their own magical memories by visiting Little Alligators in Harrogate. The store specialises in a range of toys for girls and boys from pre-school age to juniors.

Lois Rendle opened the business in November 2014. Having four children of her own and a passion for stocking some unique

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toys and gifts, she has first-hand experience when it comes to selecting toys that kids will enjoy throughout their childhoods.

Joined by sales assistant Lesley Crowhurst, who is just as knowledgeable about their products, they are happy to help even the most clueless customers select the perfect present.

“All of our products have been handpicked by me and have had a lot of thought put into them,” says Lois. “We stock toys from big European brands and smaller UK names to offer a range of gorgeous gifts you won’t find anywhere else. Some customers say they struggle to find presents for school friends, so we are proud to have a fantastic range and to deliver a personal service.”

They also stock a range of colouring books, homeware and clothing such as funky pyjamas and colouring in t-shirts. The books are for a range of ages, whilst their homeware includes mobiles, garlands, neon signs and LED lights. The majority of their toys are wooden, modern and always in eye-catching bright colours. The team even provide a gift wrapping service.

Once you have visited the store you are sure to become a regular, so why not get a Little Alligators loyalty card? Spend over £30 to get stamps and start collecting towards your £15 discount.

The Little Alligators website also sells the full range to customers all over the world.

They also offer a click and collect service, as well as free delivery to those living within a 20-minute drive of the store.

So whether you are wanting to decorate your children’s rooms or purchase a present for a nephew or niece, come to Little Alligators to find a beautiful range that is a pleasure to buy and a pleasure to give.

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Festival essentials EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO REMEMBER WHEN YOU SET OFF FOR YOUR FAVOURITE MUSICAL EVENT THIS SUMMER.

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Carmen by Samantha Cordless Hair Straightener, £35, www.very.co.uk These handbag-sized, cordless straighteners are easily portable, so you can keep your hair looking gorgeous on the go.

Marks & Spencer Autograph Leather Oval Wash Bag, £25, www.marksandspencer.com Refresh your make-up bag before you start stocking up on beauty staples.

Oliver Bonas Grapefruit & Orange Lip Balm, £7.50, www.oliverbonas.com Bring a zing to your lips with a combination of freshly squeezed grapefruit and orange juices.

Lush Bling! Toothy Tabs, £5.95, www.uk.lush.com Want twinkling teeth?

Simply nibble one of these tabs between your teeth to break up, then start brushing.

Mr Natty Bring Me Sunshine Beard Elixir 8ml (£9.50), Famous Beard Elixir 8ml (£9.50), Save Ya Own Skin Moisturiser 30g (£14), www.mrnatty.com Got facial hair? Be sure to keep your beard looking sharp throughout festival season.

Batiste Dry Shampoo Heavenly Volume 400ml, £6.49, www.boots.co.uk With not much access to a clean shower, this multi-tasking dry shampoo refreshes your locks and gives hair back that gorgeous, touchable bounce.

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Barry M Cosmetics Molten Metals, £8.99, www.barrym.com Let this chrome-effect, mirror shine finish be your best accessory.

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My nine-week-old daughter has developed eczema. At present I am breast feeding but in the last three weeks I have introduced a night time formula feed. She always appears very uncomfortable after feeds with mild vomiting and always has loose stools but these have increased in frequency and can be quite mucousy. She is becoming increasingly fussy, colicy and difficult to feed. I have made an appointment to see my GP. Do you think I might need to see a specialist?

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This type of allergy is seen both in bottle fed and breast fed babies and does not cause urticaria (hives), angioedema (swelling) or anaphylaxis (life-threatening reaction) but produces delayed symptoms affecting the skin (eczema - itchy red skin) and gut (colic, diarrhoea, reflux, constipation) and occasionally respiratory system (nasal congestion / snuffly).

Your daughter should be trialed with an extensively hydrolysed formula.This is a special prescription allergy milk in which the milk protein has been pre-digested. Most babies respond very quickly to this change in milk. As you are also breast feeding you will need to strictly avoid any foods containing cow’s milk in your diet as any cow’s milk will be transferred in your breast milk to your daughter.You will need a dietician to see you to ensure that you have sufficient calcium and vitamin D in your diet.

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Established in 2004, The Treatment Rooms is a high quality salon that offers a range of beauty treatments carried out with professional precision and tailored to the needs of each client.

With over 30 years’ experience, salon owner Louise Moore offers a one-of-a-kind service, with clients returning for expert advice and friendly service from experienced staff, whose knowledge is second to none.

The salon, has four treatment rooms along with a sitting room where you can wind down before your therapist collects you for your treatment.

They are constantly improving the salon and it’s currently undergoing its fourth refurbishment. This time they are focusing on a new look to the salon front and reception along with updating the treatment rooms and creating a new spray tanning room.

Louise and her exceptional team of seven offer top quality treatments that range from specialist facials, body therapies, hand and foot treatments, men’s grooming and waxing.

They offer the sought after Germaine de Capuccini facials. This innovative treatment adapts to each client’s individual skin type and not only provides basic care but is hydrating, anti-ageing and helps sensitive or combination skin. The salon has won numerous awards including Spa Therapist of the Year, as well as with being runners-up in

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Salon of the Year.

For a treatment that not only works wonders on the body but on the mind and soul too, book in for one of the Neom Wellbeing therapies. These draw on six effective therapies including meditation, shiatsu, cranio, Thai massage, trigger point and reflexology to provide a truly relaxing experience.

A selection of the products used in the salon are available to buy from the in-store shop, so you can continue your pampering session at home.

The staff at the treatment rooms are the epitome of professionalism, constantly going the extra mile for their clients.

Visiting The Treatment Rooms will be the best part of your day. From the moment you walk through the door, you’ll be in lovely relaxing surrounding and be greeted by a warm, friendly and relaxing atmosphere.

So whether you wish to alleviate stress, rebalance or re-energize, a trip to The Treatment Rooms offers a world of sensory heaven, where clients can truly indulge and discover the ‘art of relaxation’.

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IT’S SHOWTIME! PHOEBE SEYMOUR LOOKS FORWARD TO THE BIGGEST EVENT OF THE COUNTY’S AGRICULTURAL YEAR.

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he Great Yorkshire Show is celebrating its 159th annual show with a line-up of activities and events that promises to be more extensive and exciting than ever before.

Taking place on The Great Yorkshire Showground in Harrogate from Tuesday 11 to Thursday 13 July, this year’s event is benefitting from a £70,000 investment from the Yorkshire Agricultural Society (YAS).

The money will go towards giving the main ring a makeover. Half of which, will feature an Olympic standard, state-of-the-art, allweather synthetic riding surface, provided by Andrews Bowen. This will ensure even better conditions for the riders and their horses taking part in the show’s various riding events.

It will be the most scientifically researched surface, developed for the London 2012 Olympics, and is endorsed by the Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI).

Olympic medallist and show jumping legend Graham Fletcher, originally from Thirsk in Yorkshire, is part of the show jumping

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committee formed by YAS to ensure facilities are of a world-class standard.

“The Great Yorkshire Show is the best in the country and it’s always been an event that’s very close to my heart,” he said. “Any of the riders coming to the show for the first time this summer will be totally impressed. If the show committee wanted to run an international show it would have all the facilities needed for international classes.”

International show jumping is always a thrilling experience at the Great Yorkshire Show, as the crowd will once again cheer on four riders from four nations to see who will win the most prestigious title of Cock O’ the North. And new for this year, the TV stunt horses who have appeared in popular dramas such as Poldark, Peaky Blinders and Victoria, will be making their debut.

East Yorkshire-based Atkinson Action Horses will wow crowds with their combination of stunts and tricks in the main ring each day of the Show. Horse master Mark Atkinson and son Benjamin, who own the Eastrington business, will be stunt riders at the show which will include some 18 horses.

The main ring will also be a fantastic place to watch top-class livestock and equine judging events, which will put cattle and horses through their paces.

Another first for the Great Yorkshire Show will include the thrill of off-roading, courtesy of Land Rover Experience Yorkshire, where trained instructors will drive passengers round a mobile course.

Foodies will be well-catered for with a street food court featuring some fantastic sweet and savoury treats, as well as a gin and prosecco bar, whilst the showground’s exhibition hall will feature everything from presentations about the benefits of home-grown vegetables, through to inspirational cookery demonstrations.

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liquid milk, ice cream and cheese, and this year’s competition promises to be even bigger.

If you are looking for something a bit more hands-on, the Discovery Zone will be providing food and farming-themed activities for children, whilst the agricultural seminar programme will include everything from a discussion of Brexit and what it means for businesses, to a drone and precision agriculture technology showcase.

There will also be informal ‘farm to fork’ videos showing the journey of our food.

Other exciting events will include an art show, hive and honey exhibits, virtual pig tours, a garden show and a fashion show, including gorgeous tweed jackets specially designed for the Great Yorkshire Show by tailors and long-time supporters Brook Taverner.

There will also be a cookery theatre in the VetSpec Country Pursuits Area, a forestry arena and a home and gift hall brimming with presents to remember this brilliant three-day extravaganza.

Though the show is always updating its entertainment and activities programme, show director Charles Mills feels that agriculture remains at the very heart of the show, which is the largest of its kind in England.

He added: “There is an art to getting animals into peak condition at the right time and a win at the Great Yorkshire Show is the prize that everyone covets.

“Following the success of last year, our seminar programme returns with new speakers and topics for discussion and we will be showcasing 100 years of Ford to New Holland tractors on the President’s Lawn.

“We're also looking forward to new features this year including performances from Atkinsons Action Horses - it's certainly promising to be an exciting show.”

With everything from traditional horse shows, to topical and technical agricultural seminars, and a whole lot more in between, there is something for all the family to enjoy at this year’s Great Yorkshire Show.

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Great Yorkshire Show Tuesday 11 - Thursday 13 July 2017 Great Yorkshire Showground Harrogate, HG2 8NZ Tel: 01423 541000 www.greatyorkshireshow.co.uk Tickets Adult: £24 Child: £11 (Five years to eighteen, under fives are free) Family: £59 (Two adults and three children) Further information and tickets for the Great Yorkshire Show is available at www.greatyorkshireshow.co.uk.

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Charles brushes up his fashion sense CATTLE ARE HIS REAL PASSION, BUT, AS HANNAH SANDERS DISCOVERS, THE SHOW DIRECTOR IS ALSO PARTIAL TO A NICE BIT OF YORKSHIRE TWEED… harles Mills grew up on the family farm near York, where his childhood summers included a trip to the Great Yorkshire Show with his parents. As he grew up he became involved in the show himself, taking on a number of roles over the years until he was appointed Show Director in 2015.

A job which not only requires Charles to head up one of the country’s premier agricultural shows, but to also showcase the latest in Yorkshire fashion.

Last year, he was among the first to try on the Great Yorkshire Tweed jacket. Three hundred had been specially commissioned for the show, each with ‘Yorkshire Born and Bred’ woven under the collar and a white rose on the lapel pin.

“I can tell you from experience it is a wonderful cloth to wear. It’s light, yet warm and looks and feels beautiful – it has every quality that anyone wearing a jacket could want,” says Charles.

Due to the runway success of the men’s jackets, this year’s fashion show will feature something new and exciting – the female version.

Tailors Brook Taverner have created two new designs. A fitted, single breasted ladies jacket and a heavier weight shooting jacket. They’re

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again made from the Great Yorkshire Tweed and feature all the unique design elements that made last years’ jacket a fashion must-have.

“We are very proud of our new ladies jackets and hats, and I am really looking forward to seeing them on the catwalk.”

“There are a number of celebrities this year modelling the jacket but you’ll have to come down and find out who they are yourselves.”

Despite his history in the agricultural side of the show, Charles is as always looking forward to the fashion show, which will see budding designers showcase their work alongside big fashion brands.

Charles has previously worked as the joint chief cattle steward at the show and with his farming background has a keen interest in the agricultural industry.

“The role involved organising and running the cattle section of the show - we had to make sure everything ran smoothly and of course keep an eye on the cattle so none got away.”

“The show is a wonderful thing, it has all sorts of horses, cattle, sheep, pigs and goats along with animal demonstrations, International Show Jumping and the Grand Cattle Parade - which is my favourite part.”

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Women’s versions of last year’s popular Great Yorkshire Tweed jackets will be available this year

Charles and the team are always working hard to keep the Great Yorkshire Show fresh for visitors by bringing new attractions, constantly re-inventing each section of the show.

“Preparations start almost immediately from one year to the next although we do have a few days off, so the team can have a welldeserved break and I can get my harvest done.”

He also wants to encourage younger visitors from within the farming industry and all other walks of like through the gates of the Great Yorkshire Show.

Charles and other show organisers are wanting to highlight the educational benefit of the show and are appealing for greater flexibility over term times to allow parents to bring their children.

He said: “We want to help educate about why the countryside looks like it does and the food that is produced. It is important for children to learn where food comes from.”

“The show is all about agriculture and a lot of the livestock here are some of the best in the country. It’s essential the younger generation understand about what takes place in their countryside.”

However, it’s not just over the three show days that local children can learn about agriculture.

“Education is a big part of who we are. We have countryside days where nearly 7,000 primary school children can come and learn about where their food comes from. It’s a safe learning environment and everyone goes away having learnt something new.”

He added: “We also have numerous teacher training days throughout the year.”

One of the big new attractions this year will be the East-Yorkshire based Atkinson Horses. The TV stunt horses have starred in popular drama Poldark, Peaky Blinders and Victoria and will be performing a combination of stunts and tricks in the Main Ring each day.

“We’re really looking forward to all the new features, especially the Atkinson Horses who will be exciting to watch.”

From a farming perspective, The Great Yorkshire Show are celebrating the 100th anniversary of fords and tractors. The Presidents’ lawn will be lined up with them in all their wonderful shapes and sizes

The Atkinson Horses will be at this year’s Great Yorkshire Show

for the public to admire.

One of the reasons that Charles applied for the role of Show Director was due to the exceptional team behind the show, along with wanting to give something back to the farming industry.

“I’m a farmer and to be able to give something back to the industry that has been good to me over the years is wonderful. Being a farmer I care massively for the countryside and I think it is important to be able to explain to the general public what we do,” said the director.

With the show just around the corner it seems Charles’ plan to create another exciting, innovative Great Yorkshire Show to attract visitors from within the industry along with those wanting to learn more about farming, is coming together.

“The show isn’t just a social event but one that brings so much of our industry - agriculture and the wider country together in one site. It is somewhere that we can explain to the public a little bit about what we do at The Great Yorkshire Show but also in our industry.”

“I want the public to come along see some amazing demonstrations, learn something new and, above all, have a wonderful time.”

‘I want the public to come along see some amazing demonstrations, learn something new and, above all, have a wonderful time.’

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Show setting its own unique trend STYLISH AND PRACTICAL, BROOK TAVERNER’S SPECIAL TWEED CLOTHING IS PROVING HUGELY POPULAR. hose new to The Great Yorkshire Show will be surprised to find out that the show doesn’t just focus on agriculture. Fashion is another essential element to the show, and every year they present the specially designed Great Yorkshire tweed jacket.

Due to last year’s runway success of the of the man’s jacket, this year the show will feature something just as exciting - the female version.

Tailors and long-time Great Yorkshire Show supporters Brook Taverner have created two new designs. A fitted, single breasted ladies jacket and for winter days, a heavier weight shooting jacket.

Made from the unique Great Yorkshire Tweed, woven by Guiseley-based Abraham Moon & Son in the society’s green and gold colours, the new line features all the quirky details that made last year’s jacket a fashion must have.

The iconic white rose sits on the lapel of the fitted Yorkshire Agricultural Society (YAS) ladies jacket, while ‘Yorkshire Born and Bred’ is like the men’s jacket embroidered under the collar.

Waterproof and windproof, the YAS ladies shooting jacket is finished with a gold lining.

As well as the ladies jackets, the new female lines include two styles of hat: a ladies cap and a versatile soft hat made by Castleford milliners Lawrence and Foster.

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“We are all delighted the tweed has been so popular. Not only did demand for the men’s jacket exceed expectations but having the opportunity to expand the range has been really exciting,” said Roger Meeke, retail sales director of Brook Taverner.

Show director, Charles Mills added: “We are all delighted at the success of the tweed and every purchase is supporting Yorkshire agriculture as the Society receives a donation from the sales.

“We are very proud of our new ladies’ jackets and hats. I am really looking forward to seeing them on the catwalk at this year’s show.”

This year the YAS tweed jackets were unveiled at an exclusive fashion show shoot at Birdsall House, near Malton, which belongs to Lord Middleton, President of the Yorkshire Agricultural Society.

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available as separates to complete a YAS three-piece suit.

All of the YAS tweed garments are available to purchase from Eric Spencer of Ilkley and Clarksons in York. Both will be at the Great Yorkshire Show or you can visit their store to get this fashion musthave.

Local fashion students will get the chance to get involved as their designs will be showcased to the thousands of visitors.

Students from Hull, Harrogate and Huddersfield have been selected to have their designs displayed on the catwalk as part of the three day agricultural show.

Students from the University of Huddersfield were tasked with creating a spin-off version of the Yorkshire Agricultural Society tailored jackets, while Hull School of Art and Design were tasked with creating outfits around slavery.

Designs from Harrogate College will be from BA (Hons) Fashion Design Students featuring their final year degree collections and showcasing this year will be Berenice Gilmour, Beth Redshaw and Holly Greenwood.

The fashion show is co-ordinated by Bernadette Gledhill of Morton Gledhill – The Fashion Team with hair and makeup by The Artistic Team at Harrogate College.

“We are delighted to offer a platform at the Great Yorkshire Show to help students develop their work. The fashion show always attracts thousands of visitors and brings together cutting edge fashion and agriculture while giving up and coming designers from across Yorkshire the chance to showcase their work,” said the show director.

The catwalk shows will be a place for exclusive previews, including John Lewis who will be showcasing their Modern Heritage autumn/winter designs.

In keeping with the Great Yorkshire show’s heritage, Barbour, alongside up-and-coming designers from Yorkshire including Laura Slater, will be taking the catwalk by storm with unique and exciting collections.

As well, this year Yorkshire Agricultural Society will be showing its appreciation for the support Yorkshire Cancer Centre has shown a member of the YAS team, by holding a collection at the fashion show.

The fashion shows are taking place over all three days at 11am, 12.30pm, 2.30pm and 4pm, and you can keep up to date on all the action from the fashion pavilion on Twitter – just join the conversation by using #GYScatwalk.

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HOME & GARDEN

Nothing says fiesta like bright colours and pom-poms. £7.99 from www.jeremyshomestore.co.uk

Fiesta forever BRING THE HOLIDAY VIBES HOME AND INJECT SOME MEXICAN STYLE INTO YOUR OUTDOOR SPACES. BY PHOEBE SEYMOUR. his month, it’s time to embrace those long summer days and take your parties into the garden.

Holidays are an inspiring and energising time and whilst we may not have the same climate, our Mexican neighbours across the pond sure know how to fiesta. So why not take a page out of their book and take the holiday vibes home?

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Add playful embroidered cushions with pom-poms and floral crockery and you will have a garden gathering sure to wow your guests this summer.

These fluorescent Moroso Supernatural chairs will make a statement in any garden. £120 from www.nest.co.uk

Add a touch of playful elegance with these green glass candlesticks. £24.99 from www.oakroomshop. co.uk

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These disposable vintage-style paper plates are perfect for parties. £3.95 from www.luckandluck .co.uk

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Add comfort and colour with a selection of pink and lime cushions from www.raggedrose.com

Brighten your barbecue with these colourful paper lanterns. £4.99 from www.gingerray.co.uk Every party needs emergency chairs and this embroidered Suzani pouf seat is perfect for just that. £29.25 from www.boutiquecamping.com

These artificial cactus and succulent pots will look great indoors or out. £39.99 from www.talkingtables.co.uk

LEFT: Spanish fruit tins, great for storing utensils or as plant pots. £3.99 each from www.oakroomshop.co.uk BELOW: No Mexican-themed party is complete without some authentic dishes, so this taco holder is essential. £9.95 from www.kitchencraft.co.uk

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HOME ESSENTIALS

Amtico Barrel Oak Dovetail in Stripwood 45° Laying Pattern available from Walton’s Fine Furnishings.

Waltons Fine Furnishings 46-50 Leeds Road, Ilkley, LS29 8DS Tel: 01943 600 571 www.waltonsfinefurnishings.co.uk

Matching Hörmann Thermo Pro TPS850 entrance door and LPU40 40mm insulated sectional garage door finished in Traffic White RAL 9016.

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GIVE YOUR HOME A MAKEOVER WITH THE HELP OF THESE BUSINESSES.

A large selection of British made fireside chairs are available from Kettley’s Kettley’s 35/39 Ivegate, Yeadon, Leeds, LS19 7RE Tel: 0113 250 3716 www.kettleysfurniture.co.uk

At Baker Studio, the Bloomsbury Collection is now on display in their Alexander & James Sofa Gallery, along with other big brands such as Natuzzi, Halo, and much more.

Baker Studio 2nd Floor, Redbrick Mill, 218 Bradford Road, Batley, WF17 6JF Tel: 01924 460066 www.bakers-furniture.co.uk

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HOME ESSENTIALS

Another successful Fusion By Design and Ceramique Internationale collaboration. Find more gorgeous designs at tilesandmosaics.co.uk.

Tiles and Mosaics Unit 1, Royds Lane, Lower Wortley Ring Road, Leeds, LS12 6DU Tel: 0113 231 0218 www.tilesandmosaics.co.uk

The Mitford Large Lounger in Bellini Velvet Nero is available at Anna Morgan.

Anna Morgan 13 Church Street, Ilkley, LS29 9DR Tel: 01943 603 006 www.anna-morgan.com

Make your dream bathroom a reality with More Bathrooms.

Taking care of everything from design and supply, right through to installation, their bespoke bathroom-by-design department ensures you get the relaxing sanctuary you deserve.

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The new RHS Flowers & Bees china range is ideal for afternoon tea in the garden.

RHS Garden Harlow Carr Shop & Plant Centre Crag Lane, Beckwithshaw, Harrogate, HG3 1QB Tel: 01423 724 666

If you hate the waiting part while your charcoal burns down to the correct cooking temperature, the LotusGrill is the BBQ for you. Ready to cook over real charcoal in under three minutes, thanks to its unique and patented built-in fan which creates a bellow effect, it super-heats the charcoal, completely cutting out the smoking phase and all of the waiting.

Available in two sizes; standard (ÂŁ144.95) and XL (ÂŁ219.95) in various colours (black, red, green and blue).

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BATHROOM INSPIRATION From simply stylish, luxurious elegance to cool contemporary, we have beautiful collections for all styles and budgets on display and in stock.

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Jonny and Alistair Brownlee open Queen Ethelburga’s new sports pitches

WITH RECORD-BREAKING RESULTS AND FANTASTIC FACILITIES, QUEEN ETHELBURGA’S IS ONE OF THE NORTH’S LEADING INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS.

A centre of excellence ounded in 1912, Queen Ethelburga’s Collegiate is a day and boarding school with 1500 pupils aged from 5 years to 18 years and from over 40 different countries. Set in 120 acres of beautiful North Yorkshire countryside, the campus has some of the most impressive study, boarding and leisure facilities in the independent school sector.

2016 saw QE celebrate its best ever A level results. Queen Ethelburga’s College was ranked the top day and boarding school in the North of England, according to the Daily Telegraph 2016 League Table for percentage A*/A A levels and equivalent qualifications. It scored 87 per cent, which ranked it top in the north and the second UK day and boarding school overall.

The Faculty of Queen Ethelburga’s, the Collegiate’s other sixth form school, scored 84 per cent with its percentage of A*/A A levels and equivalent qualifications in the Daily Telegraph table, placing it second in the north and fourth in the list of UK day and boarding schools.

King’s Magna Middle School takes pupils from age 10 years to 14 years. Here the transition is made from class-based teaching to specialist teaching, so that by Years 8 and 9, all subjects will be taught by specialist teachers.

By Year 11 students will choose to attend the College, which offers a more traditional academic route of learning with GCSEs and A levels, or the Faculty, which offers GCSEs and A levels but also more vocational BTEC subjects such as performing arts, fashion or sports science.

For many students though, Queen Ethelburga’s is more than a school, it is their home too, and the boarding facilities are

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simply exemplary. Student bedrooms and apartments are all air-conditioned and have their own en-suite facilities and for the older students, their own kitchen area. Each room has a direct dial telephone, satellite plasma television with timed gaming port and DVD player. House parents are on hand 24 hours a day to help with prep, heat up hot chocolate or to listen to career ideas.

A recent addition to the extensive sports village are QE’s floodlit 3G and grassed sports pitches. Recently opened by Jonny and Alistair Brownlee, they comprise a cricket pitch and outfield area playing home to six wicket squares, five natural and one synthetic. Also a full-size football pitch and a full-size rugby pitch are up and running along side five smaller pitches of varying sizes for dual-use, football and rugby. All pitches have a full drainage and irrigation system.

QE runs a Cricket Academy in partnership with The Yorkshire County Cricket Club. This

runs alongside the existing sporting academies – the Rugby Academy, supported by Leeds Rugby Academy and Foundation at Leeds Carnegie and the Netball Academy run by Yorkshire Jets. There will be further development of existing programmes in football, swimming, hockey and basketball, all will have the advantage of use of the facilities in QE’s £30m Sports Village.

Queen Ethelburga’s offers a wide range of scholarships and bursaries including a discretionary one which could allow you free transport on the extensive bus service. Please get in touch on 01423 333330 to arrange a visit or find out more about Queen Ethelburga’s at www.qe.org.

Queen Ethelburga’s Thorpe Underwood Hall, Thorpe Green Lane, York, YO26 9SS Tel: 01423 333300 www.qe.org

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Assessing the lie of the land SOME TOP TIPS FROM IRWIN MITCHELL’S TERESA DAVIDSON FOR THOSE WHO ARE SPLITTING UP. here seems to be a steady stream of articles in the press at the moment about divorce cases going through the Courts, as well as regular commentary and articles on the separation of the rich and famous. It is therefore easy to pick up views and ideas about what will be relevant and important in divorce cases, whereas the reality and the legal situation is often very different from popular perceptions.

What is not highlighted in these press articles is that a good deal of common sense and some good advice is what is really needed when someone faces the often devastating change in their life, which comes with separation and divorce. It is important to pick the right lawyer and the right law firm, which has all of the expertise which you will need.

Timing can also be very important. Post Brexit, there were real fears about price per acre of land according to the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, who blamed “an overarching sense of uncertainty” linked to the loss of subsidies from the European Union. If you face separation and own or are living on a farm owed by your spouse, it is going to be important to consider such matters and decide when, or indeed if, it is sensible or necessary to divorce now and split up assets now.

In addition, it is essential to formulate a plan at an early opportunity with your lawyer, and not assume that the divorce courts will hold back from ordering a sale of your farm or rural property. It is true to say that Judges are reluctant to order a sale of a farm, but if

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this is the only way to ensure fairness between spouses and is the only way to ensure that both parties end up with what they financially need at the end of the day, the Court will order a sale. It is important to put forward credible plans for both spouses for the time after the sale of the farm which had been purchased during the marriage.

On the other hand, judges can be cautious about ordering the sale of rural property where it has been in the family for two or three generations. A well thought through strategic plan will still be required to minimise the chances of a sale of the entire property and carefully thought through

‘Whatever your scenario, obtaining advice at an early stage is going to be worthwhile and help to ensure that you do not lose out.’

decisions will need to be made about what part of a farm could be sold, so as to minimise income loss and tax payable on sale.

Whatever your scenario, obtaining advice at an early stage is going to be worthwhile and help to ensure that you do not lose out.

Pre and Post Nuptial agreements can also be really important to protect inherited family assets. At Irwin Mitchell Private Wealth we have significant experience in advising in family situations where assets are being passed on, or where family members are in business together, to ensure this is done in the best way possible and ensure the family are protected. This is particularly important where parents are increasingly assisting children to get onto the property ladder, now being dubbed the ‘bank of Mum and Dad’.

Separation and divorce is going to represent a significant change to you and your family.

Irwin Mitchell has experience and expertise in all forms of family dispute resolution, we offer unrivalled guidance and methods to support you whatever the circumstance, help you plan appropriately and make the right decisions at the right time.

Contact Teresa Davidson on 0113 394 6762 or Teresa.davidson@irwinmitchell.com.

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The joy of the BBQ FOLLOW OUR TIPS AND YOUR BARBECUE BASH WILL BE REMEMBERED FOR ALL THE RIGHT REASONS. n array of different meats smothered in delicious, exotic marinades are slowly cooking.

The guests are socialising whilst enjoying the perfect, chilled summer wine and the hosts are relaxed and in control as they serve up the fancy, interesting dishes.

This is how we all imagine our summer barbecue will be.

In reality, those fancy, interesting dishes have inevitably turned into sausages and shop-bought burgers, and, as always, the bangers are quickly blackening on the outside while remaining pink on the inside.

The exotic, delicious marinades seemed too difficult and time consuming, so tomato ketchup and barbecue sauce have become the second choice. The guests don’t seem to be socialising, not that the ‘relaxed and in control’ hosts would know because the out of control food means they’ve not been seen for half an hour. And the drinks?

They’ve turned into a last minute job.

When we only get to practice our barbecue cooking skills for a few weeks each year, it’s not surprising when our dream party becomes a nightmare.

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Gas vs Charcoal There are pros and cons to buying either type of barbecue, gas or charcoal, it all depends on what you value most, and exactly what you want to get out of it.

Grilling meat over white-hot charcoals is the traditional method of barbecue-ing. Many favour charcoal barbecues because it is believed that the smoke from the coals gives the meat a distinctive smoky taste that can’t be mimicked by gas alternatives. Charcoal barbecues are cheaper than gas, easier to construct and lighter to move. They also take up less space in the garage when you’re not using them. However, they are hard to light and slow to heat up.

Gas barbecues are quick and easy to heat and cook on, therefore you will arguably get more use out of them. There is no waiting around for charcoals to get hot and being able to quickly adjust the heat is much more convenient. Despite this, many believe that food cooked on a gas barbecue lacks that char-grilled taste. They are also more expensive, heavier and that great hulking gas canister can make an unsightly feature on your patio.

Top Tips Every chef in charge of the barbecue is under pressure not to disappoint the guests. These cooking tips will help you avoid a culinary crisis.

I Start with a clean grill: If you don’t, the taste of your food will be hugely influenced by whatever you cooked on it last week, or last year. What’s the best way to start with a clean grill?

Finish with a clean grill.

I Preheat properly: To successfully achieve that smoky taste make sure your grill is hot before you start cooking. As well as the smoke from a charcoal grill, the taste is created when the hot grates make sear marks on the meat. These marks will caramelise the sugars in the food and make that delicious smoky flavour we all love.

I Don’t cook cold meat: Leave it to fully warm up before cooking, this should drastically reduce the risk of your food being black on the outside and pink on the inside.

I Don’t poke and prod: The cooking process won’t be sped up by not leaving it alone. Relax, enjoy the party and let the meat do its own thing.

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Favourable impression IT MAYBE VISUALLY STUNNING BUT COULD THAI EDGE IN LEEDS PASS HANNAH SANDERS’ TASTE TEST? irst impressions are important and at Thai Edge the stunning waterfall, beautiful statues, chandeliers and inspiring artwork can’t help but make a positive impact.

This bustling city centre restaurant in the heart of Leeds uses its space wisely, creating a relaxed, roomy feel despite all the eyecatching décor.

The extensive menu is not to be rushed and includes Chinese, Japanese and Malaysian dishes as well as Thai, so anyone with a hankering for Oriental cuisine should find something that appeals.

Having feasted on our surroundings, we relaxed with a Tiger beer (£3.50) and bitter lemon (£1.80) for myself, whilst my designated driving partner opted for a Pepsi (£1.80), while we perused the menu.

After much deliberation we settled on a Chinese classic – crispy aromatic duck (1/4 £9.50) along with some chicken satay (£6.50). The shredded crispy duck was wonderfully fresh served with steamed pancakes, sliced cucumber and leeks and a large helping of sweet hoi-sin sauce. The combination of tastes and texture never ceases to impress.

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However, my partner favoured the chicken satay, which despite being charcoal grilled, were tender, marinated in herbs and spices and served with a homemade peanut sauce.

For mains, not being a fan of major spice, I opted for the mild chicken red curry (£9.50) with a side of steamed sticky Thai rice (£3).

This came cooked in coconut milk with aubergine, bamboo shoots, cherry tomato, kaffir lime leaves and basil. The dish had a slight kick, although not so much that it obliterated all the wonderful flavours.

I was grateful for my choice of beer, as Tiger from Singapore had a clean, sharp taste and was chilled to perfection, which provided the ideal refreshment after my curry.

My partner fancied something a little sweeter, opting for the stir fry chicken with a Japanese teriyaki sauce (£8.95) and side of aromatic sticky rice (£3). The chicken was cooked beautifully, served on a bed of pak choi, green beans, garnished with spring onions and chilli and covered in a sweet, sticky sauce – this dish was light, delicious and perfect for the warm weather that was waiting for us outside.

I am not normally a pudding person in Thai restaurants, but the Klauy Buad Chee

(£4.95) proved light and refreshing. The warm banana was cooked in coconut milk, topped with sesame seeds and the smooth rich taste of the milk was perfectly balanced by the sweet bananas. My partner, meanwhile had no trouble in tackling the New York cheesecake (£4.50), which was creamy and smooth, topped with a tangy mango sauce.

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Flavours of France DOUGH BISTRO MIXES GALLIC FLAIR WITH THE BEST OF YORKSHIRE INGREDIENTS, WRITES PHOEBE SEYMOUR. ough Bistro delivers classic French cuisine with a Yorkshire twist and aspirations of international flair.

The well-stocked bar has everything from Italian Aperol to American Aviation Gin – both reminiscent of the 1920s and the Prohibition era, whilst their extensive wine list allows you to explore more traditional French tipples.

Originally a bakery, Dough Bistro has been developed over the last nine and a half years by executive chef, Luke Downing. Joined by restaurant manager and head chef, Laura MacLeod, they are dedicated to bringing guests some adventurous dishes made from local produce.

Swillington Organic Farm and Leventhorpe Leeds Wine are just two of the Yorkshire based businesses they use, to create a restaurant that successfully blends the modern and the traditional, and the international and the local.

Those wanting to immerse themselves in traditional French cuisine will be delighted with their Menu du Jour, whilst their a la carte menu lists more seasonal British dishes, with some unexpected flavours, and their five-course taster menu allows you to try a bit of everything.

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On this particular hot summer’s eve, which did much to put us in a holiday mood, I ordered from the Menu Du Jour, whilst my partner ordered from the a la carte menu.

A round of cocktails added to the carefree – and in my case – retro mood as I opted for an Aperol Spritz (£7), while my partner went for the signature Kiwi Clouds (£7.50) with a beautiful design stencilled into the foam.

My starter of tourin velouté (£7) was a thick and creamy garlic soup, topped with crunchy parmesan croutons and deliciously crisp and salty pieces of bacon. Meanwhile, my partner was congratulating himself on choosing the deep fried French brie (£6.50).

Warm and gooey, it was complemented nicely by a tangy balsamic, grape, tomato and chili jam and sprinklings of pomegranates.

My herb crusted hake (£14) served with celery and apple slaw, new potatoes, asparagus and aioli, made for a light and seasonal main and my partner was equally impressed with his fillet of 35-day matured beef (£26) cooked to a juicy medium rare and served with wild boar pate, rich with orange zest, stacked on a fondant potato with horseradish emulsion and confit shallot.

For dessert, I had the sweet and salty

peanut butter brownie (£6) with caramel sauce and peanut butter ice cream and my partner had the raspberry and basil cheesecake (£7). With distinct layers and a shiny raspberry puree, it was the type of dessert you’d expect to find in the window of a French patisserie.

In a romantic setting with dishes that combine French recipes and Yorkshire ingredients, Dough Bistro is the perfect place for a date night.

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IT MAY LOOK LIKE YOUR TRADITIONAL COUNTRY PUB, BUT THERE’S MORE TO THE TIMBLE INN THAN MEETS THE EYE, WRITES CHRIS WILSON. ith all the cosy comforts you expect of a country pub, and some classy touches you’d be glad to find in the smartest contemporary restaurant, The Timble Inn offers the best of both worlds.

The pretty, tiny village of Timble, on the edge of Nidderdale, between Harrogate and Otley and close to the Fewston and Swinsty reservoirs, is the perfect spot to start a long, bracing country walk, and when you’ve worked up an appetite the local pub is the place to be.

Perhaps you haven’t visited this part of the world for a few years. You may remember The Timble Inn as a pretty basic no-frills boozer with a menu that stretched to a few sandwiches and pies. If so, you’re in for a very pleasant surprise.

With nine luxurious bedrooms, two separate dining areas and a cosy bar, The Timble Inn is the perfect place to escape for a short break, or just a meal out away from the worries of the world.

We visited on one of those glorious June heatwave days when the surrounding countryside was looking particularly inviting, and the warmth of the sun was matched by a cheerful welcome.

The stone floors, craft ales and large fireplaces (not needed on this particular day,

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of course) suggested a cosy bar, but white linen, silver service and attentive waiting staff told the full story.

We settled in a cosy window seat and started by examining the excellent and wellbalanced wine list. This was not a day for heavy reds but from the pleasingly large selection of wines by the glass a Rioja Rose (£9) and Picpoul de Pinet (£8) were perfect for summer drinking.

Pub classic dishes and a good value set menu make The Timble Inn good value for everyday dining while the a la carte selections, along with the setting, make it the prefect celebration venue too.

Seeing as my companion Jane and I were renewing a friendship after not seeing each other for a couple of years, we decided this was not an occasion for half measures. A la carte it had to be.

For starters, a sharing seafood platter (£24) gave our tastebuds a thorough workout with a lovely selection of queenie scallops, smoked salmon, salt and pepper squid, fish goujons, garlic mayo and prawn cocktail.

My main course of bream (£23) looked dazzling and tasted deliciously fresh, served with lobster, samphire and confit shallots.

With a simple bowl of Jersey royals to mop up the savoury sauce, this was a very

satisfying plate.

Jane’s slightly more substantial main of belly pork (£18) with scallops, cauliflower, capers and hipsi cabbage was another flavourful experience, with the pork being superbly tender.

Two contrasting desserts continued the high standards. My treacle sponge, served with crème anglaise, was light, fragrant and a far cry from the rib-sticking slabs of sponge with lumpy custard from my school days.

Jane’s pistachio parfait (£6) with Yorkshire rhubarb, white chocolate and vanilla was a refreshing way to end the meal with the sharp rhubarb cutting a pleasing swathe through the sweet parfait.

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A hosted evening taking us through the different merits and delights of Champagne.

From Brut, Rose, Blanc de Blanc, demi Sec and even Vintage it’s a great way to taste Champagne without the worry of “am I buying the right bottle?”. Each course of Chef Georgina Welburn’s menu will be paired to the Champagne to enhance the experience and compliment the subtle differences. An event not to be missed.

Hidden in the countryside, yet only 15 minutes from Harrogate

The Slingsby team will be joining forces with us bringing all their skills and samples from the Spirit of Harrogate shop. The event starts with a gin party on the patio with canapés, as well as Slingsby’s own mixologists showing what can be done with this wonderful gin. The party continues at the Inn for dinner where the experts will take us through some of the more interesting infusions normally only available at their Harrogate base. Ticket only.

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Norwegian good CHRIS WILSON ENJOYS A BRACING BREAK IN STAVANGER, CAPITAL OF NORWAY’S OIL BOOM. ention that you have just been to Norway, and the odds are you will be asked about the cost of a round of drinks. Never mind the Vikings, mountain trolls or mystical beasts reputed to lurk in the depths of the fjords, it’s the legend of the pricey pint that seems to linger in the British consciousness.

So, to answer your question, around £8 for a ‘large beer’ that I reckon was just short of a pint, and the same for a glass of wine. Pricey enough to deter the stag and hen crowd, but not quite enough to demand total abstinence.

Just go careful… and don’t get involved in any big rounds.

We were staying in Stavanger, a large, bustling port just over an hour’s flight from

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Head for the narrow, winding streets away from the waterfront and you’ll find many more dining and drinking opportunities, along with plenty of designer shops. There is also a large oil terminal further along the bay, a solid symbol of the reasons for those signs of prosperity.

On 23 December, 1969 Norway struck an offshore oil field rich enough to guarantee the nation’s wealth for generations to come.

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From that day onwards, Stavanger was slowly transformed from a dying community where sardine canning was the main form of employment, to the boom town of today.

With so much to see and all of it within close proximity, Stavanger is an ideal weekend break location. A city stroll to get your bearings is a sensible first step, and this will inevitably lead you to Old Stavanger, a truly lovely area of steep cobbled streets, perfect wooden houses gleaming with white and pastel shades, immaculate gardens and hanging baskets.

This is also where you will find the sardine canning museum. OK, so reading that sentence didn’t make your pulse quicken, but trust me, this place is a gem. Take a guided tour courtesy of museum manager Piers Crocker, an Englishman who married a local girl and never left, and lose yourself for an hour in his fishy tale of the local industry that reflects the town’s fluctuating pre-oil fortunes… and don’t forget to pick up a tin of chocolate sardines from the gift shop on your way out.

There are other ways to see the sights. A Segway tour of street art, which seems to be embraced locally rather than dismissed as cultural vandalism, saw me tackling an unlikely form of transport. Thankfully our guide Rami stashed his machines in an

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underground car park, which was deserted and therefore the perfect place to find your balance before taking to the streets. Those gentle practice runs did not quite prepare us for the more demanding task of going uphill on wet, leafstrewn cobbles, but even the most ungainly member of our group (i.e. me) quickly got the hang of it and lived to tell the tale.

All this activity, and the bracing sea air, will work up a healthy appetite. For seafood lovers Fisketorget, which has a dominant position at the top of the harbour, is a combined restaurant and fish market where I ate tremendous creamy fish soup with crunchy croutons and pan-fried hake with baked root vegetables, spinach, celeriac purée and shellfish sauce.

Over the course of our weekend we also enjoyed local venison at Hall Toll, another harbour-side restaurant in the old customs building, and char-grilled squid and steak at Renaa Maltbaren, the informal, contemporary sister bistro of a rather more sedate Michelin-

starred venue next door.

After dark the bars are packed, and with canopies, heaters and blankets as standard, sitting outdoors with a cold beer is a yearlong pastime. Dress accordingly, of course, this is northern Europe so fleeces, hats, gloves and waterproofs are always travel essentials.

We stayed at the Victoria Hotel, in the heart of the town on the harbour edge and pleasingly traditional.

The rooms were modern and pristine, but the best thing about the hotel was the staggeringly good buffet breakfasts. Forget your wormy bacon and fried eggs turning to bullets under heat lamps, we were offered vegetable juice shots and fruit smoothies, inventive salads of spinach, watermelon and pinenuts, smoked salmon, beetroot, pickled cucumbers and the local black bread. It was healthy, invigorating and a positively lifeenhancing way to start the day.

Away from the busy town, fjords and mountains dominate the landscape and even on a short stay it’s essential to get a taste of

the true Norwegian wilderness.

A 30-minute coach trip to the outskirts of the neighbouring town of Sandnes took us to the starting point for an exhilarating afternoon hike that took us to the top of the Dalsnuten mountain. The last section was suitably strenuous but the rewards came with breath-taking views of the Jaeren region, with distant mountain ranges, lakes and fjords seemingly stretching to infinity, and looking back towards the sea, an equally dazzling view of Stavanger glistening in the late afternoon sun. We’d already packed for all weathers, of course, and this particular afternoon stroll definitely required hiking boots.

Our final morning left one thing to be ticked off our ‘must do’ list and that was the fjord cruise from Stavanger to Pulpit Rock, a steep cliff which rises 604 metres above the Lysefjorden.

The view from the top of the rock is the shot you’ll see in all the guide books, and it’s one of Norway’s most popular tourist destinations for those with the energy to tackle a full day’s walk with a strenuous climb at the end. I must admit, floating in the bay looking up at the sheer rock face, I suddenly wished I was one of those hikers on top of the rock looking down. Maybe next time.

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ISLAND PARADISE YOUR CHANCE FOR AN UNFORGETTABLE FAMILY GETAWAY IN THE CARIBBEAN. arbados is rapidly becoming the go-to destination for family holidays, and the Brilliant Barbados Kids Stay and Play Free offer is the perfect chance for people to get the most out of an unforgettable Caribbean family holiday.

This is an amazing opportunity for family to enjoy the island together, with an incentive that allows youngsters aged 16 or under to stay free at participating hotels – normally promotions are aimed at children of 12 and under.

Not only do they stay free, but they also get a chance to enjoy free entry to some of the attractions on the island – island, there is so much more than sun, sea and sand to enjoy!

This fabulous destination not only offers outof-this-world beaches, tantalising cuisine and exciting activities, but it also hosts some of the most family-friendly hotels in the entire Caribbean. The family-friendly properties in Barbados can cater for all interests and age groups, ensuring that every member of the family is fully satisfied.

There are few places so welcoming to family groups and many of the hotels around Barbados are family friendly with children’s clubs and specific family activities. Add to this lots of soft sandy beaches, tranquil seas and special menus and you have the perfect family holiday destination. For older families there are adrenaline-filled adventures like zip lining, kite surfing, nature trails and much more.

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Family friendly activities Catamaran cruise There are many boat companies that offer a catamaran cruise, and most are very similar in terms of itinerary and price. A little on the expensive side, but a truly unforgettable experience, these cruises usually take you on a sail from Bridgetown down the west coast and back, with lunch and drinks (all day rum punch) included. The best part? The stop off at a west coast location to swim with the turtles (make sure you bring your underwater camera along to capture the up-close-and-personal shots with the turtles). For the adventurers, there are also a few underwater wrecks to explore with goggles and snorkel.

TRAVEL

Jolly Roger & Pirate’s Cove www.barbadosblackpearl-jollyroger1.com

The biggest and best party cruise in the Caribbean!

Walk the plank during a fun, pirate-themed boat excursion in the beautiful waters of Barbados. Climb aboard the Jolly Roger and learn to swing the rope, snorkel, and swim with turtles. Feast on a delicious barbecue lunch, with unlimited refreshments.

Cricket at Kensington Oval

If you are lucky enough to be in the island while the cricket is on at Kensington Oval, you should definitely try to get a ticket. If you are a serious cricket fan, choose one of the seated stands. If you are going for the fun of it, definitely try the Party Stand, complete with its own beach and giant beach toys. If you are not really into cricket at all, go for a Twenty20 match – short and sweet and loads of fun.

Island Safari www.islandsafari.bb

These unique jeep safari tours take you to all the coolest spots only accessible in 4x4 vehicles. Powerboat tours allow you to spend a fantastic day at sea. With exciting, off-the-beaten-track routes exposing you to the island’s most scenic locations, fun and outgoing guides, and specially designed jeeps to ensure your comfort, this range of safari experiences promises to be one of the highlights of your stay.

Harrison’s Cave The beauty of the caves is truly mind blowing and the guided tour on board the tram is enlightening and gives some good insight into the intricacy of nature.

Cherry Tree Hill

You can drive up to Cherry Tree Hill in St. Andrew to take in a view that captures almost all of the east coast and makes for some great photos.

Stand up paddle boarding

This is relatively new to Barbados and is gradually gaining in popularity. It makes for a different day at the beach as you paddle from bay to bay over unbelievably crystal clear water. If you’re not one for too much sun exposure, try the sunset paddles, which actually make for the most striking silhouette photos.

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Atlantis Submarine barbados.atlantissubmarines.com

Take it a step further and go underwater with Atlantis Submarines who offer truly unique, fun, familyfriendly adventures. They will take you to a shipwreck at 130 feet under the sea.

A submarine trip creates safe, fun, unforgettable memories underwater, while preserving the environment.

Sometimes affectionately referred to as 'Little England', Barbados is proud to be a welcoming, safe holiday environment where visitors and families can truly interact with the locals for an authentic taste of Barbadian life. To welcome families this year we have created an enticing line up of excitement and adventure, and have teamed up with some of our leading hotel partners to a Kids Stay and Play Free s g r bookin fo package. With such great value on offer, 2017 is the year to d li a v r Offe ber 31. take a break with the family and discover our beautiful and fore Octo 31 r e b to made be c before O free to explore island! e b r t e s d u n old or u Travel m Brilliant Barbados - Kids Stay and Play Free is an exciting, 16 years s id g K n ti r: a e Off particip in one-off promotion with our selected hotel partners, offering E E R F t stay REE a visiting families a unique experience. nd play F . s n o hotels, a ti c Choose your hotel and book your Barbados holiday with ting attra participa one of our partners now to enjoy this fantastic saving.

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IN BRIEF

Belmond acquires iconic Caribbean resort and launches private suites on the Orient Express Belmond has announced that it has signed agreements to acquire Cap Juluca, a luxury beach resort on the Caribbean island of Anguilla, British West Indies.

The addition of the elegant, 96-room resort marks an important milestone in the strategic development of the Belmond brand, which is committed to doubling the size of its portfolio by 2020.

Belmond is enhancing its unique blend of iconic hotels, trains and cruises; offering luxury travellers an exceptional range of experiences across the world, from outbound adventures to once in a life time journeys and the ultimate choice in chic, beach hideaways.

Upon completing the acquisition the company will immediately operate Belmond Cap Juluca and will be ready to welcome guests.

Belmond has also announced three new private ‘Grand Suites’ aboard the legendary Venice Simplon-Orient-Express launching in March 2018. This will create new levels of luxury accommodation aboard the historic train; each suite features private bathrooms with showers, double beds and a living area, offering the ultimate in style and comfort.

Named after the romantic cities to which the train travel, Paris, Venice and Istanbul; interior designs of each cabin reflect the spirit of each city whilst staying true to the original 1920s art-deco design.

For more information visit www.belmond.com or call 0845 0772 222.

Fourth UK Dakota Hotel open in Leeds Luxury boutique brand Dakota Hotels have just opened their fourth UK location in Leeds city centre. Dakota Deluxe Leeds is a stylish 84-bedroom hotel offering complimentary full Sky packages and wifi, with luxurious bedding and powerful rainfall showers.

The Grill offers a classically inspired menu – a collection of simple dishes prepared brilliantly with an emphasis on fresh quality produce in a vibrant brasserie-style atmosphere.

This is the place to be in Leeds city centre, from the cocktail bar on Greek Street featuring the Champagne Room, to the exclusive first-floor bar with outdoor terrace.

Visit www.dakotahotels.co.uk to book stays from £115prpn.

Clinic dedicated to non-surgical hair loss treatment opens in Yorkshire The Yorkshire Hair Loss Clinic has been set up by celebrity stylist Hayley Jennings who, through a career spanning two decades, has seen first-hand the effects that women and men experience through hair loss.

The Yorkshire Hair Loss Clinic offers a free, private and discreet consultation process to discuss individual situations and help to find the best non-surgical solution for the long term.

Depending on the treatment prescribed, it can also offer a manageable payment programme or the client may be entitled to a major discount if the treatment is recognised under an NHS support scheme.

Cherry Nook Road, Huddersfield, HD2 1JD Tel: 01422 823329 www.yorkshirehairlossclinic.co.uk

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IN BRIEF

David Laws appointed new Chief Executive of Leeds Bradford Airport

David Laws appointed new Chief Executive of Leeds Bradford Airport.

Leeds Bradford Airport has appointed David Laws as its new Chief Executive in succession to John Parkin who is retiring, having substantially developed the airport during the last ten years.

David Laws was previously Chief Executive of Newcastle Airport, has 39 years’ experience in the airport sector. He began his career as a trainee fireman at Newcastle Airport. David held a number of roles in airport operations, before becoming Commercial Director, responsible for the development of the airline and retail business, and then Chief Executive.

The airport now operates to over 70 destinations in 25 countries and has grown passenger numbers by six per cent over the last 12 months to 3.7 million passengers.

UK’S tallest mural set to hit Leeds skyline Work has begun on an art installation set to give Leeds international acclaim. The giant artwork, standing 137 ft. (41.9m) high, will be the UK’s tallest piece of street art, as well as being the finishing touch to a major refurbishment of the landmark building which is to be its canvas.

This ambitious and bold mural, entitled Athena Rising, is to be painted the full length of the east elevation of the Platform building, formerly known as City House, and will be visible from station platforms and beyond.

The striking design features an owl in flight as its centrepiece, alongside the moon and a crown. The artists behind the artwork are Nomad Clan - Cbloxx and AYLO, aka Joy Gilleard and Hayley Garner.

The statement piece is part of the citywide street art project ‘A City Less Grey’, initiated

by East Street Arts and fully funded by LeedsBID (Leeds Business Improvement District), aimed at animating the city and incorporating works of art onto the buildings and streets of Leeds.

Rolls-Royce motor cars to open eighth UK showroom in Leeds

New bar and kitchen opening

Due to open in the first half of 2018 under the management of Stratstone, one of the UK’s leading premium dealer groups, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Leeds will serve customers across the North of England. Offering both new and provenance pre-owned Rolls-Royce cars, as well as full after-sales services.

Construction of the purpose-built showroom will start later this year, and, once operational, will create a number of new jobs. The opening of Rolls-Royce’s eighth UK showroom will help the marque expand its presence in its domestic market, and signals its confidence in continued long-term sustainable growth in its home market.

Alexander's is Skipton's new European-inspired bar and kitchen. With something for everyone the stunning listed building on the High Street is currently undergoing complete renovation to include a tiled gelato parlour, an opulent bar, a stylish theatre kitchen and a fabulous garden terrace.

Alexanders is due to open seven days a week and weekends till late this summer.

4-6 High Street, Skipton Open 7 days a week and weekends till late www.alxanders-skipton.com

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