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March 2016

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Northside March 2016

Running with the stags Great escapes for grooms Spring into action Bright new looks for the home

SOMETHING TO CELEBRATE Plan the perfect wedding with our Confetti supplement

Learning first Focus on independent schools Celebrating www.regionalmagazine.co.uk

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Private slumber Families, couples and groups can all indulge in the luxuries on offer at Studford Lodges, in the heart of the North Yorkshire Moors.

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ilderness and indulgence come hand in hand at Studford Lodges. Their six luxury self-catering tree houses are entirely unique, built on stilts in private forest in the North Yorkshire Moors National Park, and spaced well apart for ultimate privacy and peace.

Each lodge has its own spacious decking, hot tub and sauna.

Studford Lodges is a small and exclusive site nestled in woodland between Helmsley and Ampleforth. The location is rural, but the accommodation is sheer luxury. The holiday experience includes 60-inch plasma TVs; the very latest in digital sound; Sky TV; PlayStation with games library; exquisite designer furnishings, including Emma Bridgewater crockery, and your own chauffeur service to take you out to dinner just a few miles away.

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They cater for families, couples, and groups all year round. Weekends and short breaks are available.

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The kitchen is fitted with a double oven, a combination microwave oven, a ceramic hob, a fullsized dishwasher, an American fridge freezer and with ice and a dedicated wine fridge. There is also a Nespresso machine. www.studfordluxurylodges.com

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NS Contents

If you do five things this month...

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Stylish send-off… when the bride wears a dress designed by Ian Stuart she is sure to feel extra special on her wedding day.

Stags at play... it’s the groom’s last stand before he makes that lifelong commitment, but does the stag weekend have to end with a hangover?

Perfect day… make it an occasion like no other with the help of the region’s finest wedding-related businesses.

Home truths... brighten the mood as spring approaches with colourful home accessories in lush countryside colours.

Learning first... focus on the wide range of educational options available at our region’s finest independent schools.

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86 Education

your wedding day even more special

Just where – and why – did our modern wedding traditions originate?

58 Perfect wedding days

Confetti

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Despite his imaginative creations having taken the bridal market by storm, there’s much more to come from designer Ian Stuart

What’s On

A guide to the region’s best theatre, live music, arts and events

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Your ultimate Northside wedding guide

Fashion

Brides, guests and honeymooners can all find something fabulous at these local retailers

Bridal lingerie Wedding Luxury lingerie from origins PrimaDonna can make

Interview

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Male Essentials

More and more husbandsto-be are opting for booze-free bachelor parties. How are they seeking thrills instead?

From dresses to venues, take inspiration from these local businesses and plan your wedding with ease

74 Home & Garden

Freshen up your home with these colourful springtime accessories

Give your children the best possible start in life with the help of these independent educational establishments

94 Chocolate heaven

Our tasters give their guide to the most deliciously indulgent Easter eggs on offer this year

Beauty

All you need for gorgeous DIY bridal beauty is the right products and a little practice

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FRONT COVER: Confetti is your ultimate wedding guide. See page 23 onwards for more

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Pay as you go 2014 and 2015 have seen marked growth in the number of people without private medical insurance choosing to pay for treatment in a private hospital.

Suzanne Wynne-Jones, business development manager at Spire Leeds Hospital in Roundhay explains some of the factors driving this growth.

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here are many reasons why an increasing number of people are opting to self-pay for private hospital treatment.

Suzanne explained: “Probably the most compelling reason is speed of treatment. Rather than waiting many weeks or even months for first appointments and elective surgery in the NHS, patients can simply phone or email a private hospital such as Spire Leeds and book an appointment to see a consultant specialist within a matter of days. Often, they do not even need a GP referral. At the appointment, patients can then arrange rapid appointments for any tests, scans, physiotherapy or surgery “As with many things, having a choice is also crucial; people like to be able to choose which hospital to come to, which consultant to see, when to have an appointment and especially when to have surgery. The cost of private hospital treatment is often more affordable than they think, with out-patient consultations starting from £150.

“Undoubtedly another factor is now the restriction in some of the services that the NHS provides. In some parts of our region for example, varicose vein surgery is often no longer widely offered and many people only have the option of paying privately”.

Suzanne Wynne-Jones, Business Development Manager at Spire Leeds Hospital

Considering self-pay?

Ask our specialist team Spire Leeds has a dedicated team of three Private Patient Advisors who are able to help enquirers in a range of ways. They are able to: • Provide guidance on which areas each consultant specialises in.

According to a recent survey by the Health Service Journal, more than a third of Clinical Commissioning Groups (NHS organisations set up to organise the delivery of services in England) are considering further limits on access or eligibility for services in the coming year.

• Give basic information on procedures and tests.

Suzanne added: “The reputation of the hospital and consultants also plays a significant part in influencing the decision on whether to pay for treatment and where to come. At Spire Leeds, we pride ourselves on our excellent clinical standards and 26-year heritage. All consultants hold or have held consultant posts in NHS hospitals and many have national and international reputations.”

• Liaise with consultant secretaries as necessary.

• Arrange appointments.

• Give information on the costs of diagnostic tests and treatment.

• Provide details of our medical loan scheme.

• Provide information on how soon surgery/test/scans can be done.

• Arrange a tour of the hospital for patients and families.

• Give tips on if and when a GP referral letter is required.

• Put patients in touch with others who have had similar treatment and are happy to share their experience.

Spire Leeds Hospital, Jackson Avenue, Roundhay, Leeds, LS8 1NT.

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A-Z of services at Spire Leeds Hospital

Advantages to choosing private healthcare • You do not have to wait – you can usually book a first appointment to see a consultant within 24 hours and you can usually arrange a scan or surgery within days if you wish.

• You are under the care of a consultant who is a specialist in their field and who will be the same specialist seeing you at each consultant clinic visit.

• We pride ourselves on looking after our patients as patients but also as important customers and we will help organise your care from the first contact you make with us.

• You choose when you come for your appointments, tests, surgery or follow-ups.

• You benefit from the reassurance of being in a large, multi-specialty hospital with 300 specialist consultants.

• You can have most tests/surgery at the same hospital here without the need to travel to another site or hospital.

• You can have procedures with us which may no longer be available on the NHS (examples include varicose vein treatment, benign mole or blemish removal, weight loss surgery and others).

• Recovery times may be improved with personalised, frequent and timely physiotherapy rehabilitiation sessions.

• You can be referred from one specialist to another directly and quickly.

• Our car parking is extensive and free and there are excellent public transport links to the hospital here in Roundhay.

If you would like further information on any procedure, test or paying for your treatment, please email info@spireleeds.com or call our patient advisors on 0113 218 5967 or 0113 218 5977

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• Oral and maxilla-facial surgery

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• Orthopaedic surgery

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• Paediatric medicine

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• Medico-legal consultations

• X-ray, CT and MRI scanning

• Vascular surgery

Children’s services from birth (for out-patient visits) and from weight of 10kg for surgery.

Adult services across all specialties.

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NS Home

Positive steps See the largest range of traditional and contemporary stair parts in the UK at Jackson Woodturners.

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ver 100 years in the woodturning industry is a real testament to the quality of products, service and knowledge available at Jackson Woodturners. The business stocks many well-known, reputable brands, such as Richard Burbidge, Cheshire Mouldings and Clive Durose, alongside its own range of stair parts, which offers the same excellent quality at lower prices.

See the largest range of traditional and contemporary stair parts in the UK at the purpose-built Sheffield showroom. The friendly team will be delighted to welcome you and show you the excellent quality of the products, as well as examples of recent projects. Everyone at the company is proud of the work they do and is keen to help you

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choose the most appropriate stair parts to enhance your home or business.

Explore Jackson Woodturners’ online shop, and browse different stair parts, or actually look around inside their showroom with an interactive Google view.

Delivery is available across the country, and with easy-to-follow online planning guides, you can order online from the comfort of your home and begin your stair make-over today.

Jackson Woodturners Rutland Road (corner of Rutland Street), Sheffield, S3 9PA Tel: 0114 272 1228 www.jacksonwoodturners.co.uk

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Plans are nothing, planning is everything Paula Myers explains why thinking ahead is vital when it comes to relationships.

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e are frequently consulted by cohabitees who make contact because their long standing partner has died and they are uncertain and vulnerable about their future and financial security. In some cases, this can mean that it is not clear whether they can continue to live in their home which can mean individuals having to leave a property which they have called home for many years. It is, these days, often women who find themselves in this position as they have a longer life expectancy than men, though some of our clients are men or are in same-sex relationships and all can have a valid claim in law if this scenario sadly arises.

It should be common knowledge that cohabitees do not have the same legal protection as spouses and there is no such thing as a common law partner. This, however, is not as common as lawyers would like to think and we are often faced with delivering the devastating news that this is not the case, when a client is already in a shocked and emotional state from losing their loved one.

Last month we took a case to trial in London in the Central London County court which has unlimited jurisdiction for these sorts of claims. Most cases do not reach the stage of a trial but this case, which was well reported in the media, ended up before a judge for five days. Our client, Miss Williams, was the long-standing cohabitee of Norman Martin. They lived together for 18 years, and they considered themselves to be life partners. They were planning their retirement when Mr Martin died unexpectedly from a heart attack aged 69. The couple had lived together, purchased a property together and they holidayed, shopped, entertained and were part of each other's extended group of friends and family. Mr Martin helped to carry

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carried the coffin at the funeral of Miss Williams' mother and they attended all family events together as a couple. This was clear from the supporters, ranging from relatives to ex- work colleagues and the siblings of Mr Martin, who attended court and who all supported Mrs Williams in bringing her case.

To the outside world, they presented as a couple and a number of people thought that they were married. Mr Martin presented Mrs Williams with his mother's wedding ring, which she still wears today, and in court, the judge was persuaded by the evidence of Miss Williams.

Unfortunately, Mr Martin did not get around to updating his will. This was something that the couple planned to do as they planned their retirement together, but it just didn't happen and Mr Martin died before arrangements were put in place. An old will was in existence which left everything to Mr Martin's estranged wife, from whom Mr Martin had not divorced although they had put in place plans to separate their assets at the time that Mr Martin left the matrimonial home in the early nineties. Mrs Martin did not accept that her relationship was over with Mr Martin and she would not recognise the 18-year relationship with Miss Williams. She contested the claim for one half of the house, even though she obtained the matrimonial assets and Mr Martin's pension. The judge held that Miss Williams was entitled to bring a claim and that she could demonstrate that she and Mr Martin had lived together as husband and wife for a period of in excess of two years, which is a requirement of the law. The Judge then found that inadequate financial provision had been left for her and he found that erasable financial provision for her would

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be to transfer the property outright to her.

We were successful with the case and Miss Williams achieved the property that she had lived in for years outright. The Judge also ordered that Mrs Martin was to pay an interim payment of one hundred thousand pounds towards costs as, after all, she had contested the claim and fought it to a trial after a four-year legal battle.

This case, whilst a victory for Miss Williams and a result that we are relieved and happy with, highlights the problems that failing to make plans can cause. If the will had been updated, if a cohabitation agreement had been put in place or if difficult conversations had taken place, then we may not have reached this stage.

The chances are that the result is far from what Mr Martin would have wanted for the love of his life and, in reality, he would probably have left some of his pension provision for Miss Williams. As it turns out that is not something that can be achieved and Miss Williams continues in her employment at the age of 69 to help her make ends meet. This real-life example should highlight the problem that failing to plan can create and is hopefully a wakeup call for many to make the plans that they have put off for some time.

Contact: Paula Myers at Irwin Mitchell Solicitors Paula.myers@irwinmitchell.com Tel: 0113 394 6832

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Rock ‘n’ roll grafter Larissa Kisel has been the event marketing, PR and activation executive at Leeds First Direct Arena for ten months. Here, she tells us why she loves her job, why she is so passionate about live music, and why the industry isn’t as glamorous as it seems.

What does your job entail?

The most crucial part of the job is getting creative to help the arena sell tickets. The second crucial part, and one that I love, is working alongside our naming partners First Direct. They are a fantastic company to work with and are open to some of the wildest ideas.

Describe a typical working day.

I don’t think I have ever had a ‘typical’ working day. It is a compelling and diverse environment so you never get two days the same. This is brilliant for me as it keeps me on my toes and keeps me constantly working on improving my ideas and methods.

What has been the highlight of your career so far?

To have created and executed a Christmas social media campaign that reached a higher engagement than any other arena in the UK. What do you enjoy most about your job?

At a sold-out show when the crowd is creating a buzzing atmosphere, all the hard work, long hours and late nights you put in seem more than worth it.

What is the toughest part of your job?

This kind of industry comes across as very

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glamorous. It does have its rock ‘n’ roll benefits but a lot of grafting and getting your hands dirty is required. People are very surprised when they hear we are such a small team.

be able to make yourself stand out above the rest. Try to think outside the box and be versatile with your employment background and the skills you offer.

If you’re having a tough day, what gets you through?

Lots of coffee and my colleagues. My working practise has always been to have a great working relationship with people.You never know when you need support from them and vice versa, even if it is a terrible joke to make you laugh.

What do you love about Leeds?

I live in Huddersfield but I grew up in Leeds.

What I love about the city is the passion people have for it. I have travelled and lived and worked in many cities and nowhere beats Leeds for this. The city has so many prospects and is continually growing. It is finally being put on the map for corporate business and business expansion opportunities, and it is just what the Yorkshire region needs.

What made you apply for the job at Leeds First Direct Arena?

I am a live music fanatic and there was one point when I was at a live show four or five times a week. I have followed SMG Europe for a long time; I love their company aspirations and it was my career goal to get a job at one of their arenas. I struck lucky with First Direct Arena as it has amazing prospects for growth. I worked incredibly hard on my application and my interview prep but I think what made me stick out (I’m hoping) is the passion I had to be a part of this company.

What advice would you give to anyone thinking of a similar career?

Don’t get disheartened. It is an extremely tough industry to break into but you have to

What do you enjoy doing outside of work?

I am an enthusiast for a healthy way of life; I love to cook and I exercise daily. I have also been a music journalist for many years, writing for a variety of publications.

Where do you see yourself in ten years?

My venture with SMG Europe and First Direct arena has just started but I have already learnt so much and met so many people.

I’m quite happy to keep investing into my current role, by strengthening my skills and knowledge, and improving and developing the role to promote growth within the Arena and the company.

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Theatre Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

22-26 March Leeds Grand Theatre 0844 848 2700 www.leedsgrandtheatre.com Tickets: £19-33.50 Retelling the biblical story of Joseph (Joe McElderry), his 11 brothers and the coat of many colours, this magical musical is full of unforgettable songs including Those Canaan Days, Any Dream Will Do and Close Every Door To Me. Get ready to kick back and sing along.

Blood Brothers

28 March-2 April Leeds Grand Theatre 0844 848 2700 www.leedsgrandtheatre.com Tickets £19.50-38 The legendary, multi-award winning Blood Brothers tells the captivating and moving tale of twins who, separated at birth, grow up on opposite sides of the tracks, only to meet again with fateful consequences.

Loaded in Harrogate

3-12 March Harrogate Theatre 01423 502116 www.harrogatetheatre.co.uk Tickets: £12-15 Ever feel like life is going on without you?

Meet local mechanics Mick, Pete and Hud;

A monthly guide to the best of what’s happening in and around the Northside region. three down-to-earth fellas sick of being treated like slaves by loaded Porsche drivers.

Influenced by a wave of jewellery heists in Harrogate, they decide they want a piece of the action. But as their carefully laid plans career out of control, their nerve is tested.

Parallel

1-5 March Harrogate Studio Theatre 01423 502116 www.harrogatetheatre.co.uk Tickets: £10-12 Anna is stranded. Beth came for a think. C just wants some kip.

Three women meet by chance late at night.

None of them really want to be there, yet none of them leave. It is a rare moment of stillness in a hectic modern world, bringing them both solace and discomfort. With only loose change, some booze and a dodgy carrot at their disposal, will any of them find their way home?

Meet the Easter bunny at Stockkeld Park.

Events Easter fun at Stockeld Park

23 March-17 April www.stockeldpark.co.uk Stockeld Park is open for fun and adventure every day this Easter holiday, from 23 March until 17 April. The magical Enchanted Forest with its themed adventure playgrounds will have giant hand-painted Easter eggs hidden as part of a treasure trail quiz. Or, you can discover the pirate’s treasure trove at the heart of the real yew tree maze, go roller skating, go karting or take an electric scooter ride round the forest. To warm up and refuel, visit their yummy Woodland Cafe and try out their indoor inflatable play area.

There will also be hatching chicks, a visiting petting farm and, across the Easter weekend itself, the Easter Bunny and Old Macdonald will be onsite to entertain young and old, alongside the Easter bonnet parade, face painting and crafts.

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Comedy Debra Stephenson: Night Of 100 Voices

Blowers and Backers hit the road

5 March City Varieties Music Hall 0113 243 0808 www.cityvarieties.co.uk Tickets: £19.60 The star of BBC's Dead Ringers and The Impressions Show, and ITV's Newzoids takes to the stage for an evening of comedy, music and impressions.

Henry Blofeld And Peter Baxter: Rouges on the Road 11 March The Courthouse, Otley 0194 346 7466 www.otleycourthouse.org.uk Tickets: £18.50 Blowers and Backers arrive at the Courthouse with their show crammed full of wonderful reminiscences and anecdotes from two extensive careers spent broadcasting around the globe.

Expect an evening filled with wonderful and hilarious tales.

Music Soul Legends: The Feel-Good Show of the Year

3 March Harrogate Royal Hall 01423 502116 www.harrogatetheatre.co.uk Tickets: £23-25 This smash-hit, Stateside spectacular features timeless soul classics from legends including Aretha Franklin, James Brown, Lionel Richie and many more. With talented singers, fabulous choreography and costumes, this is one not to be missed.

Leyland Band

12 March Morley Town Hall www.leeds.gov.uk.

Tickets: £11.50 (discounts £9.50) Established back in 1946 in the heart of

industrial Lancashire, the Leyland Band and is now an independent group of some 30 musicians. The programme will include Lloyd Webber’s Memory, and Faure’s Pavane.

Let’s Hang On: The Music Of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons

1 April York Barbican 0844 854 2757 www.yorkbarbican.co.uk Tickets: £26.32 This award-winning production celebrates the music of one of popular music’s most successful bands of all time.Take a step back in time with a compilation of classic hits including December 1963 (Oh What a Night!), Sherry, Can’t Take My Eyes Off You, Beggin’ and much more. Prepare for an electric atmosphere and don’t be surprised to find yourself on your feet and dancing before the night is over.

Opera La Boheme, Swansea City Opera

23 March Harrogate Theatre 01423 502116 www.harrogatetheatre.co.uk Tickets: £20 It’s Christmas Eve in Paris. A young poet, an artist and a philosopher are celebrating in their flat. Then comes a knock at the door, a lost key and an accidental touch of cold hands in the dark, and so begins one of the greatest romances of all opera. Only the stoniest of hearts could fail to be moved by this timeless story.

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Dynamo

23 and 24 March Tickets: £29.65-45.80 Following huge success, additional dates have been added to Dynamo’s first ever tour. Catch him at the arena on the 23 or 24 March.

Coming up…

Championship Boxing

16 April Tickets: £35.45-110.25 Josh Warrington will defend his WBC International Featherweight title against Hisashi Amagasa and Stuart Hall lands an IBF World Bantamweight title final eliminator against Rodrigo Guerrero at the arena, live on Sky Sports.

Rod Stewart

6 December Tickets: £70.75-83.75 Tickets are now on sale for Rod Stewart’s From Gasoline Alley to Another Country Hits 2016 Tour, which will showcase his biggest hits from 1970 to 2016.

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Leigh Cowlishaw, director of Capita Travel and Events and incoming HBAA chair; Jacqui Kavanagh, managing director of Trinity Event Solutions and outgoing HBAA chair; James Vincent, managing director of Royal Armouries (International) plc

What a swell party it was!

Hotel booking agents blown away by their spectacular annual dinner at NEW DOCK Hall.

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EW DOCK Hall regularly hosts the region’s most fabulous events, welcoming thousands of delighted guests to Leeds Dock each year. At the beginning of 2016, its reputation as Leeds’ largest banqueting and exhibition venue reached even greater heights when it hosted the HBAA (Hotel Booking Agents Association) annual dinner.

So impressed was chair Jacqui Kavanagh with Royal Armouries International’s (RAI) sterling reputation, stunning location and admirable venues that she chose to hold the glittering event outside London for the first time. In her address to the 320 attending guests, Jacqui thanked ‘the lovely Leeds’ for a great Yorkshire welcome.

James Vincent, RAI managing director, was thrilled to welcome the association to the north. “We were delighted to have been chosen to host the event and given the chance to showcase Leeds to such a prestigious audience,” he said. “With attendees staying in a variety of hotels across Leeds it was a great opportunity to show off the wonderful things Leeds has to offer to people not so familiar with the city.”

RAI worked closely with the HBAA’s events committee to deliver the prestigious event and were especially commended for supporting their every request. “The team at RAI were incredible and nothing was too much trouble,”

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said events committee chair Louise Goalen.

Guests began their evening with a drinks and canapes reception in the Royal Armouries Museum’s Tournament and War galleries.

Surrounded by an awe-inspiring collection of arms, they were entertained by a dramatic interpretation of knights in shining armour, which kick-started the evening in the most spectacular style.

The sumptuous dinner at NEW DOCK Hall followed. “NEW DOCK Hall is an amazing space and the room was lit up with glitter balls, star cloths and dressed in green, orange and white to complement our Irish theme in honour of the outgoing chair,” said Louise. “Meet In Ireland kindly sponsored the mind-blowing entertainment, Celtic Dawn. This show had never been performed in the UK before and all the guests were just amazed by the spectacle. To keep the momentum of the party going, the Bogus Brothers band came on and the dancefloor was not empty at any stage of the night.”

If you are inspired to host your own fantastic event – whether it’s an intimate party for your closest friends and family or a huge bash to impress hundreds of guests – RAI can cater for them all. For more information, and to plan your event, visit www.raievents.co.uk or call 0113 220 1990.

Royal Armouries International plc Armouries Drive, New Dock, Leeds LS10 1LT Tel: 0113 220 1990 Email: info@rai-events.co.uk www.rai-events.co.uk Facebook: Royal Armouries Int Twitter: @RoyalArmouries

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DESIGN

INNOVATION

QUALITY

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Your ultimate Northside wedding guide Ian Stuartâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s dazzling wedding dresses

Traditions for the brideâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s big day Fashion and beauty

The smart guide to stag dos

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Confetti W Hamond bracelet £298.96. W Hamond, 10 Queen Victoria Street, Victoria Quarter, Leeds LS1 6AZ. Tel: 0113 234 0538 Birdie dress by Goat. Rocca Boutique, 32 Montpellier Parade, Harrogate HG1 2TG. Tel: 01423 564146

Buzz dress by Goat.

Rocca Boutique, 32 Montpellier Parade, Harrogate HG1 2TG. Tel: 01423 564146

WORDS: Stephanie Burns

Alexander Wang bag £650.

Morgan Clare, 3 Montpellier Gardens, Harrogate HG1 2TF. Tel: 01423 730720 and 01423 565709. 36 The Grove, Ilkley LS29 9EE. Tel: 01943 817444

A match made in heaven Brides, guests and honeymooners can all find something fabulous at these local retailers.

Tibi navy midi dress £770.

Morgan Clare, 3 Montpellier Gardens, Harrogate HG1 2TF. Tel: 01423 730720 and 01423 565709. 36 The Grove, Ilkley LS29 9EE. Tel: 01943 817444

W Hamond Whitby Jet and silver pendant £68.95. W Hamond, 10 Queen Victoria Street, Victoria Quarter, Leeds LS1 6AZ. Tel: 0113 234 0538

Folded wrap dress £139. Available at Jigsaw Leeds, Harrogate and York

Kevan Jon Sian dress in navy £239.99. Accent Clothing, 11-20 Queens Arcade, Briggate, Leeds LS1 6LF. Tel: 0113 234 6767

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Pleated Angelika skirt and cropped Anya shrug by Caroline Castigliano. The Bridal Collection, 29 Park Road, Harrogate, HG1 5AG. Tel: 01423 202029

Emmy London shoes. The Bridal Collection, 29 Park Road, Harrogate, HG1 5AG. Tel: 01423 202029

Essentiel printed linen trousers £135. Purple top £95. Lynx Harrogate, 20 West Park, Harrogate HG1 1BJ. Tel: 01423 521404

Kevan Jon Valentina dress in fuchsia £165. Accent Clothing, 11-20 Queens Arcade, Briggate, Leeds LS1 6LF. Tel: 0113 234 6767 Anjelica dress by Eliza Jane Howell.

Bridal Rogue Gallery, 10 Grape Lane, Swinegate Court, York, YO1 7HU. Tel: 01904 656675. 6 Strawberry Dale Avenue, Harrogate, HG1 5EA. Tel: 01423 505444

Carina shoes by Rachel Simpson. Bridal Rogue Gallery, 10 Grape Lane, Swinegate Court, York, YO1 7HU. Tel: 01904 656675. 6 Strawberry Dale Avenue, Harrogate, HG1 5EA. Tel: 01423 505444 Forever Unique dress. Georgies, 18 West Park, Harrogate, HG1 1BJ. Tel: 01423 560092

Bleu Blanc Rouge crochet cotton fringed top Bleu Blanc Rouge silk tunic

Chanel 5215, available at M Procter Opticians, Parliament Street, Harrogate. Tel: 01423 531700

Available at Julie Fitzmaurice, 38 Parliament Street, Harrogate, HG1 2RL. Tel: 01423 562932

Peach triangle clutch £69. Available at Jigsaw Leeds, Harrogate and York

Gents Rotary pocket watch £135. Phillips of Ilkley, 23 Brook Street, Ilkley, LS29 8AA. Tel: 01943 609567

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Aideen Bodkin dress.

Georgies, 18 West Park, Harrogate, HG1 1BJ. Tel: 01423 560092

Leather flip flops £135. Lynx Harrogate, 20 West Park, Harrogate HG1 1BJ. Tel: 01423 521404

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Timeless style

Classic looks, reasonable prices and friendly service combine to make Georgie’s Boutique a must for fashionistas of all ages.

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f the last 18 years have taught Georgie Roberts anything, it’s that many fashion trends have a habit of coming back around. However, it’s nice to know that the personal and friendly customer service at Georgie’s Boutique never goes out of style.

The boutique is located in the fashionable West Park area of Harrogate and is proud to be an independent women’s wear boutique stocking quality, yet affordable brands such as Aideen Bodkin, Forever Unique, Oui, Javier Simorra, Inwear, Almost Famous, Bariloche and many more.

Joint owner Georgie has been in the retail industry for 27 years, starting out as an assistant at a successful country wear store, before opening her own store Georgie’s Boutique. Five years later, the demands of her busy family life meant she needed a little help, so Georgie’s mother Ann Day stepped in as joint owner in 2003.

Ann is now in charge of accounts and helps with the day-to-day running of the shop, whilst Georgie enjoys the creative side of the business, such as putting outfits together and dressing the window spaces with this season’s must-haves.

However, Georgie knows from experience that what really drives her

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business is the strong relationship she and her dedicated team have with their customers.

“Customer loyalty is key to our success,” says Georgie. “We’re helpful, not pushy, and believe in looking after our customers. We are always happy to source products from individual, smaller companies and over the years, many of our customers have become our friends.”

Georgie’s offers everything from smart casual wear such as jackets and shirts, to evening dresses. They have a wide selection of wedding outfits including a gorgeous wedding range by Aideen Bodkin and quality cashmere brands, including Brodie and Ochre, are particularly popular.

There are also a number of accessories including jewellery and handbags to complete your look.

And the best part?

You get all the most rare and unique brands without the hefty price tags.

As well as establishing themselves as one of the friendliest and best stocked women’s wear stores in the area, Georgie’s Boutique has traded at many charity fairs over the years, most notably at Castle Howard, Ripley Castle and Newmarket Racecourse. Ten per cent of the proceeds from these sales went to various charities close to the Georgie’s heart, including NSPCC and Macmillan.

Georgie’s clothing is aimed at women aged 30 to 80, but as Georgie has found – women from either side of this age bracket dress more alike than you’d think.

“We have a whole range of styles, but there are a number of items older and younger customers agree on,” confirms Georgie. “I had a 70-year-old buy a poncho and later that day I sold the same poncho to a woman in her twenties. Some fashion items remain classics.”

Call into Georgie’s Boutique for some advice or for a coffee or a prosecco and a browse. If you’re still not sure what you’re looking for, they also offer a personal customer service by appointment.

Georgie’s Boutique 18 West Park, Harrogate, HG1 1BJ Tel: 01423 560092

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Ladies Fashion & Accessories

Stockists of OUI • IN WEAR • ALMOST FAMOUS • AIDEEN BODKIN • STEILMANN OCHRE CASHMERE • BRODIE CASHMERE • MAC DREAM JEANS and many more plus jewellery and accessories

Georgie’s 18 West Park Harrogate HG1 1BJ Open Monday – Saturday • 10am – 5.30pm

Open Monday - Saturday 9.30am - 6.00pm

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neon theme

New for Spring/Summer 2016!

Barker Alvis Our new favourite shoe from Barker, looks great with jeans.

Barker Avenger Light weight soles make the Avenger a treat for your tired feet.

Also in brown and navy suede

â&#x20AC;Śmore than just shoe repairs!

9-15 The Grove, Promenade, Ilkley, LS29 8AF Tel: 01943 603072 www.theilkleyshoecompany.com

Loake Reading Smart chukka brogue boot with the eye catching red dainite soles.

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Shoes from Loake, Cheaney, Barker, Trickers, Sebago and Timberland.

Wellies from Hunter and Sheepskin boots and slippers from Emu. A large range of leather holdalls, wallets, gloves, leather coats & jackets from Ashwood.

Waxed coats, jackets and hats from Jack Murphy and Hunter Outdoor.

Coats and knitwear from Peregrine.

Loake Redgrave In tan and brown, a classy, casual shoe for day and night time.

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Confetti

PrimaDonna By Night malva ash lingerie

Sensual combination Luxury lingerie from PrimaDonna can make your wedding day even more special.

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rimaDonna’s brand new nightwear and sexy luxury lingerie collection is perfect for fuller-busted brides.

The new By Night luxury collection, part of PrimaDonna’s Ode to Curves campaign, promotes the feeling that every woman deserves lingerie that makes her look even more stunning on her special day, while giving her the very best support.

By Night goes for luxurious materials and sexy styles that fit large breasts perfectly. It’s a collection that makes you feel more feminine and more seductive than ever – whether it’s on your wedding day, on your honeymoon or to carry you through married life.

The luxurious By Night collection includes two pure silk nightdresses, each with its own original look. One is a bit of a tease with a touch of lace, the other is luxurious and seductive to the max with all-over lace on the breasts.

The chic silk kimono features wide strips of lace, the transparent lace balcony bra with fine silk shoulder straps and extra-large cups is sexy and sophisticated, and the irresistible luxury thong showcases a big silk bow.

The collection is already available in a sensual combination of nude silk and black lace. This spring, By Night will also be available in a soft old pink silk, malva ash, and playful summer blue, a colour for trendsetters, honeymooners and early holidaymakers that gives your sun-kissed skin a deep glow.

PrimaDonna

By Night black and cream

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Fitting Room at Ilkley 23 The Grove Promenade Ilkley, LS29 8AF Tel: 01943 600924 Lace Granby Road, Bakewell, DE45 1ES Tel: 01629 814933 www.lacebakewell.co.uk

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of Pudsey Beautiful mother of the bride and groom collections, fascinators, hats and shoes

Celebrating 40 Years in Fashion

Fabulous day wear and a stunning range of occasion wear 76 Galloway Lane, Pudsey, Leeds LS28 8LE Phone:

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Enjoy 20% off our new Himalayan salt massage and three sublime skin facial treatments throughout March*.

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Confetti

Ian Stuart’s best-selling ‘flower bomb’ dress

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Bold and beautiful Despite his imaginative creations having taken the bridal market by storm, there’s much more to come from designer Ian Stuart, says Stephanie Burns.

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himsical, theatrical, flamboyant’. In three words, globally renowned bridal designer Ian Stuart perfectly sums up his signature style, a style that has been pored over by brides the world over for well over a decade and continues to attract great acclaim from both customer and peer.

Anyone who has taken even a passing interest in fashion or bridalwear will be familiar with Ian’s creations. Boldly taking his needle and thread where few have dared to venture, his more elaborate gowns wouldn’t look out of place in a Renaissance painting and are often held up as the pinnacle of bridal design. Deftly focused on fit, quality, styling and detail, each piece is a work of art inspired by three of the designer’s passions: old films, coffee table books and music.

I managed to grab a quick phone call with Ian at the beginning of the year as he was putting the finishing touches to his 2016/2017 collections – due for release in April – to discuss the highlights of his illustrious career.

In his line of work, days are anything but typical. In and amongst the designing, his time passes by in a whirlwind of meetings with fabric suppliers, modelling agencies, sales agents and jewellery designers, all the while cataloguing and storyboarding the fabrics, laces and trimmings he collects along the way.

Days after we spoke, he embarked on one of his regular fabric-finding missions in Hong Kong, China and Taiwan.

From a young age, Ian was given a taste of a more international lifestyle than many children are. He was born in Holland in 1967 before moving to Manchester when he was five. Growing up, he adored theatre and the arts and almost signed up to acting school.

Instead, he studied design and graduated with a fashion degree from Berkshire College of Art and Design in 1989.

Before the course had ended, he had already been snapped up by David Sassoon of

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Bellville Sassoon – a Chelsea-based couture company that has counted Jackie Kennedy, Audrey Hepburn, Elizabeth Taylor and every member of the royal family except the Queen among its loyal clientele over the years – and chose, accordingly, to specialise in wedding dresses for his final project.

“It was a practical decision,” he admits. “I really wanted to do theatrical costumes but I realised that at that time there wasn’t that much work in it. Wedding dresses and eveningwear were the most similar things.”

At the age of 25, he secured a job at Sweetheart Gowns – in his words, ‘a big cheesy American bridalwear company’ – where he worked for ten years, winning Wedding Dress Designer of the Year in the USA – a major achievement for an English designer – in the process.

In 2002, having moved back to London, Ian set about creating his eponymous company along with fellow designer Peter Tague. “We converted a spare bedroom in the house, started up very small, made a collection, went to show it at a show in Germany and got a full order book. At that moment it [went] from being a dream into ‘this is really tangible and we now have to finance these orders and put them into production and actually make these dresses’.

So it made it very, very real.”

The Collection Designed by Ian Stuart launched the following year in West Dulwich and has since earned Ian the Bridal Designer of the Year award five times. “Seeing [my own company] get off the ground was a really proud moment because I felt that finally I was free and I didn’t have the restrictions and constraints that working for another company has.You only have to answer to yourself.”

Ian’s dresses aren’t for every bride; it takes a strong personality and style to pull off his more daring designs. Just take his bestever selling flower bomb dress as a case in point. Flower bomb, which Ian describes as encompassing all the magic ‘Ian Stuart’

Antoinette

Chiquitita

Wanderlust

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A preview of next season

ingredients, burst onto the bridal scene in 2011 and was an instant hit. Such was its success, it featured in the 2014 wedding dress exhibition at the Victoria & Albert Museum alongside dresses worn by Kate Moss, Dita Von Teese and Camilla Parker Bowles.

His latest collections, while still heavily featuring this signature style, have travelled in a more demure direction, with 1950s-inspired short styles and dresses with smoother, cleaner silhouettes. They latter may look easier to make than their frothier counterparts, but Ian admits they were even more challenging. “Those dresses look the simplest but they’re actually the most difficult because the draping is so complicated and the dresses are so plain, you can’t hide any mistakes with decorations,” he admits.

In April, he’ll no doubt wow yet again with a new shape of dress that would look as good down the aisle as it would on the red carpet. Alongside these Oscar-worthy designs, he’s also been experimenting with some interesting fabric and lace combinations. And his love affair with colour continues with some multi-coloured pastel creations that only he could pull off with style.

Unsurprisingly, given his passion for theatre and music, Ian’s favourite job is presenting these new collections and showcasing them with a good dose of his trademark flamboyance. “There’s always a runway show that’s just happened, then there’s the next one to plan ahead for so that’s constantly on my mind,” he says. “I love perfecting that. I love the whole presentation of it, from the music to the set design to the styling of the models.”

Since 2007, these shows have not only featured his bridalwear but also his muchloved occasionwear collection Ian Stuart London. And it is these two pillars of Ian’s

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Riviera takes the current collection in a more demure direction

career that led him to launch his first flagship store, Blewcoat, last June, which was officially opened by the man who gave Ian his break, David Sassoon.

Whether brides are shopping at Blewcoat or one of the boutiques hand-selected exclusively by Ian to stock his dresses – or, indeed, when buying any wedding dress – Ian is outspoken about his dislike for online wedding dress shopping and implores every bride to visit a boutique to find the right style rather than scouring the internet. “You need to be able to see what you’re going to buy in reality and you need to be able to look inside it and know that it’s got the correct construction that’s going to flatter your body,” he says.

“When a girl goes into a bridal salon, she’s given expert advice by the sales consultants that will give her guidance and help to eliminate the dresses that are not working for her. The internet is not going to be able to fit you in the dress and do your alterations. It’s not going to advise you on

bridesmaid colours and how to pull it all together. I think it also ruins the whole experience for the bride because it’s a oncein-a-lifetime thing and it should be a pleasurable experience.”

For a man who has dedicated his life to ensuring women look and feel their very best on one of the most important days of their life, it’s easy to see why he remains so passionate about doing things the right way.

And still, no matter how many brides have sashayed down the aisle on their big day in an Ian Stuart gown, the designer has never tired of seeing it happen.

“I feel really happy and proud that somebody had so much choice but they ended up getting one of [my dresses] when there are so many other ones to choose from,” he says. “That feeling when you see someone in one of your designs, it never goes away.”

Visit www.ianstuart-bride.com to find your nearest stockist.

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Jenny Packham Suzanne Neville Ian Stuart Sassi Holford Caroline Castigliano Badgley Mischka Stewart Parvin Claire Pettibone

29 Park Parade, Harrogate, HG1 5AG

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Little slice of luxury The ancient arts of relaxation are perfected at Harrogate Turkish Baths & Health Spa – ideal for a pre-wedding treat.

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he stresses and strains of everyday life inevitably take their toll on our body and mind. And whilst languorous holidays in the sun, extended breaks from work or new hobbies can provide superlative tonics to such busy lifestyles, sometimes a little slice of luxury is all we need to relax, unwind, and set ourselves back on track.

Harrogate Turkish Baths & Health Spa specialises in exactly this. Since 1897, this haven of relaxation has been the perfect retreat for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle and unwind their mind while invigorating their body.

Upon opening, the Royal Baths – as the premier listed building is known – was

The baths today

declared the world’s most advanced centre for hydrotherapy and drew royal international acclaim, including from Queen Victoria’s granddaughters. Alongside the Turkish baths, the spa dispensed medicinal waters, offered mud baths, and had a full complement of consulting doctors who delivered a range of treatments such as saline

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sulphur and peat baths, electric hydrotherapy baths.

The saline sulphur bath was in fact the treatment on which Harrogate’s reputation as a premium spa town was built. Used to treat gout, rheumatism, hepatic disorders and skin diseases, it harnessed the power of the town’s rich variety of waters, which were supplied by the Montpellier Estate.

What has gloriously remained from those early days is the sheer spectacle of the place.

Thanks to a £10million investment in the Royal Baths building – including a £1million refurbishment of the Turkish baths – the preservation and restoration of this Victorian marvel has allowed a modern audience to appreciate its splendour, with three hot rooms, a steam room, a rest area, a plunge pool and a winter garden lounge.

Today, the efficacy of the baths is enhanced even further by a host of exemplary treatments, including four brand new experiences for 2016.

The state-of-the-art Sublime Skin Deluxe Lift facial (70mins £90) is ideal for mature or uneven skin. Its active lift massage An historic picture of the baths

stimulates cellular regeneration, before a double peel followed by an innovative biphasic peel-off mask reveals smoother, radiant, more youthful skin.

The advanced mask in the powerful Sublime Skin Active Lift facial (55mins £70) helps to oxygenate skin cells and gives an instant firming effect, resulting in beautifully nourished, illuminated, fuller and lifted skin.

The Sublime Skin Double Peel (40mins £50) is recommended for uneven skin tone, with a delicate version to suit the most sensitive skin. It renews and illuminates the face, neck and décolleté for a radiant and even complexion.

The ancient ritual of the Himalayan Salt Massage (60 mins £60) begins with a body massage using warmed Himalayan salt stones to alleviate tension, stress and anxiety.

The treatment continues with an uplifting salt scrub, using Himalayan salt and a nourishing aromatic oil to detoxify the body and restore vitality and balance.

To book your session or treatment, call 01423 556746. For more information, a timetable and a full list of the fabulous treatments and packages available, visit www.turkishbathsharrogate.co.uk.

Harrogate Turkish Baths & Health Spa Parliament Street Harrogate, HG1 2WH Tel: 01423 556746 www.turkishbathsharrogate.co.uk

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Mr Richard Hutson is a consultant gynaecologist at Spire Leeds Hospital and Leeds Teaching Hospitals Trust. He is a regional specialist in complex, gynaecological cancer surgery.

Question: I am a 54-year-old woman. A few months ago I started to suffer from pain in my lower stomach and often feel bloated and overfull. I have not seen my GP about this as some days are fine and I thought it might go away in time. However, the problems have persisted and I am worried it might be a sign of something more serious?

Mr Hutson replies: It is relatively common for women to feel bloated and complain of abdominal distension particularly just prior to menstruation and most women experience varying degrees of discomfort during their period. However, if these symptoms do not resolve after the period, or the abdominal distension and pain is getting worse and you are feeling full after eating relatively small quantities of food then you should see your GP urgently.

This is because you could have a pelvic mass, which may be either benign or malignant and could be arising from either your ovary or womb (uterus). The risk of cancer in a mass causing these symptoms is in the order of 30-40 per cent.It is likely your GP will request a blood test (CA125) and an urgent pelvic ultrasound scan.

CA125 is a tumour marker which increases with the more common types of ovarian cancer; this must not be taken if you are menstruating as it may give rise to a falsely raised level.

The scan will assess your gynaecological organs looking for fibroids or ovarian masses. Clearly, if there is any abnormality your GP should fast track your referral and you should be seen in two weeks if cancer is suspected.

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Something old, something new Just where – and why – did our modern wedding traditions originate?

Phoebe Seymour delves into the past.

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h, white weddings. Traditions such as the gorgeous dress, the towering cake, and walking down the aisle are what a brides-to-be’s dreams are made of.

It may sound like a cocktail for the perfect wedding ceremony now, but if you got hitched a few hundred years ago when these traditions were in their infancy, you’d probably find them less than romantic.

From warding off evil spirits, to stopping runaway brides, here are just a few of the reasons why we celebrate weddings in the way we do.

ORIGINS OF MARRIAGE So, why do we get married at all? The concept of marriage is about 4,350 years old.

Anthropologists believe that before then, families consisted of large groups (around 30) of loosely related people, with several male leaders sharing a number of women and children.

As hunter-gatherers started to settle into civilisations and nurture the land, they wanted smaller and more stable family units. Marriage’s primary purpose was to bind women to men, and guarantee that a man’s children were truly his.

The first recorded marriage ceremonies between one woman and one man date back to 2350 BC, in Mesopotamia. Over the following several hundred years, marriage evolved into an institution recognised by the ancient Hebrews, Greeks, and Romans. Interestingly, marriage had little to do with religion or love to begin with.

Love became a motivating factor during the Middle Ages, whilst marriage was accepted as a sacrament by the Catholic church in the 8th century. Marriage was then written into canon law at the Council of Trent in 1563.

It was only later that the western world started adopting the wedding traditions we know today.

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

Victoria (the trend-setting Kardashian of her time) wore a plain white dress to marry Prince Albert in 1840 simply because she liked the colour. But, she wasn’t the first... Mary Queen of Scots wore white to marry Dauphin François of France in 1558. However, this was considered scandalous at the time, as white was traditionally worn by royal ladies in mourning.

The veil and train, on the other hand, originated in Roman times. Roman brides were swaddled from head to toe in a gigantic flame-coloured veil called the flammeum as it was believed its fiery appearance would scare off evil spirits. Similarly, bouquets used to contain garlic and dill, and bridesmaids wore similar dresses to the bride to confuse and ward off evil spirits.

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

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CHALLENGING TRADITIONS Some of our wedding traditions are so well established in our society, we forget about the loopholes and how fluid marriage laws can be. Here are a couple of examples of wedding customs tipped on their heads:

LEAP DAY According to an old Irish legend, St Brigid struck a deal with St Patrick to allow women to propose to men. The catch? They could only do so every four years on Leap Day – 29 February. Many women still think men should be the ones to do the proposing, but we say don’t wait for permission. Be a leading lady... and don’t forget that there’s one this year!

There are several possible reasons why we have tiered wedding cakes. In Ancient Rome, bread was broken over the bride’s head to bring the couple good fortune and in Medieval England, cakes were stacked as high as possible for the bride and groom to kiss over.

From the mid-1600s, a bride’s pie was served at most weddings. It was considered rude and bad luck not to eat it. This was eventually replaced with a bride cake made of plums or fruit cake, symbolic of fertility and prosperity.

Two cakes were then made – one for the bride and one for the groom. The groom would have a fruit cake which was usually smaller than the brides, whilst the bride had a simple pound cake covered in white icing.

And this is where the trend-setting Queen Vic comes in again. Sugar was very expensive, so icing really showed off the social standing and wealth of the family. When Victoria used white icing on her cake, she coined the term Royal Icing.

The first modern, tiered wedding cake appeared at Prince Leopold, Duke of Albany’s wedding in 1882.

SOMETHING OLD, NEW, BORROWED AND BLUE This tradition is believed to date back to 1898 and comes from an Old English rhyme which says, “Something olde, something new, something borrowed, something blue, a sixpence in your shoe”, all of which are lucky charms carried by the bride on the big day.

Something old represents continuity; something new offers optimism for the future; something borrowed symbolises borrowed happiness; something blue stands for purity, love, and fidelity; and a sixpence in your shoe is a wish for good fortune and prosperity, although this last tradition does not seem to have stood the test of time.

In return, guests were traditionally given five prettily-wrapped almonds to represent fertility, longevity, wealth, health and happiness as favours. Nowadays, we tend to use anything from the classic sugared almonds, to CDs, to lottery tickets.

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MEN WHO MARRIED MEN You may think gay marriage is a new concept, but you’d be wrong. Roman Emperor Nero, who ruled between 54 and 68AD, twice married men in formal wedding ceremonies.

Homosexual weddings were common in second and third century Rome, but worried many people including social commentator Juvenal, who pointed out that male “brides” would never be able to “hold their husbands by having a baby”, and the Romans outlawed formal homosexual unions in the year 342.

It’s taken over 1600 years, but same sex marriage was finally legalised in the UK in 2014.

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Sobering up the stag do More and more husbands-to-be are opting for booze-free bachelor parties. How are they seeking thrills instead? Adam Kay reports...

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o there is, apparently, a point to stag dos – a reason for the revelry, method in the hedonistic madness.

Apparently, the idea is to give the groom an evening of temptation to check he’s fully committed to his forthcoming marriage, to make sure he only has eyes for his bride-to-be, even when surrounded by other beauties. Which justifies the strip clubs and lapdances. Apparently.

And then there’s the whole thing about it being the groom’s ‘final night of freedom’, his last wild hurrah before settling down to a life of domesticity. Which explains away the boozing and the vomiting and the terrible, terrible hangovers. Apparently.

If we’re honest, these are rather flimsy pretexts. The stag do has long seemed little more than an excuse for doing what (some) Brits do best: getting drunk and behaving inappropriately. But the times, they are achangin’.

In the past few years or so, there has been a significant rise in stag dos at which the guests actually… do something. Like, something other than drinking. Revolutionary it may seem, but the ‘activity weekend’ is fast becoming the premarriage pastime of choice.

All this is precipitated by the fact that the stag do has replaced what was once the stag night. The hubby-to-be used to simply gather his closest mates for an evening of pints in the pub before the big day. Over time, this transformed into a weekend in Brighton or Blackpool, a mad charabanc of boozy indulgence.

Before long stags were travelling further and staying away longer in search of thrills: week-long celebrations in Dublin, in Amsterdam, in the party-loving capitals of Eastern Europe.Vodka flowed freely and pleather G-strings were on permanent display – and that was just the stags…

But now? Now British grooms are yelling a collective ‘NOPE!’, putting their feet down en masse at the thought of another pancreaspunishing foreign booze-up. The idea of a long trip away still appeals, but rather than spending

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A thing of the past?

every second of every hour of every day with alcohol in hand, stags want to do something fun instead.

The stag do is a way for grooms (and their guests) to blow off steam, so it’s no surprise that many activity-based stag weekends simply move the action from the pub to the sports field. Whether a game of five-a-side football or a brisk round of golf, there are options to suit all tastes. Other activities are dictated by the do’s location: those braving colder climes may wish to hit the ski slopes, while in the Mediterranean sunshine the stag might like to indulge in a spot of watersports.

Increasingly, we Brits are letting our famous sense of humour come to the fore when choosing a stag do pastime, resulting in the rise of the ‘novelty sport’. These are games played for laughs: footgolf (swap the golf balls for footballs, bigger holes, use legs not clubs, away you go), goggle football (thick-lensed eyewear makes seeing the ball a challenge; hilarity ensues). The ultimate is zorbing, in which participants are placed in giant inflatable spheres – basically a massive bouncy hamster ball – and rolled down a hill. The dizzying end result is remarkably similar to the after-effects of a traditional stag do. No wonder it’s so popular.

The stag do has a reputation as something of a jolly boys’ outing – gangs of Neanderthals shouting “Lager, lager, lager!”, engaging in competitive acts of hooliganism, trying to outlout each other. But there are stag do activities which provide an alternative outlet for all that testosterone. Military-style assault courses offer stags and their guests the opportunity to clamber over walls, swing on ropes and crawl through mud to their heart’s content. And afterwards if they feel like ripping off their shirt and thumping their chest, gorilla-style, that’s fine as well.

Not macho enough? Would blasting something with a big gun be better?

Increasingly popular stag do activities include clay pigeon shooting and paintball (celebrate the stag’s impending nuptials by shooting them with a pellet!). Stags with the need for speed,

meanwhile, are catered for by a range of motoring experiences: go-karting, stock car racing, blindfolded driving, quad biking, hovercraft racing, the list goes on. Just make sure before you put him behind the steering wheel that the would-be groom doesn’t have cold feet – wedding jitters are normal, but it’s not easy trying to tempt someone back to the altar when they’re zooming away from you at 94 mph.

A stag do doesn’t have to be all adrenaline, however. For those of a more cultural bent, the trip abroad could comprise an educational sightseeing tour, or take in a theatre show or comedy club performance (watch out for the best man taking notes for his speech). And if a booze-free stag do is simply unthinkable, how about taking a classier approach with a wine or champagne tasting? Just remember you’re supposed to spit it out afterwards…

There is, however, another way. A new prewedding trend is growing in popularity, and it’s a big break from the traditional. The ‘hag do’ is a joint bash between guests from both halves of the wedding party (hence the name: ‘hen’ plus ‘stag’). It may take the form of an activity weekend, but more often than not it’s simply an excuse for a shared shindig.

Critics of the stag do will no doubt be pleased to see it moving away from the drunken debauchery it’s been associated with in the past. Now instead of tearing up towns and cities with their inebriated antics, stags are more likely to be running or racing or shooting an air rifle in the safe confines of a field somewhere.

Some may see the hag do as another way of curtailing the shenanigans of rowdy stags – a means for the bride-to-be to keep an eye on her betrothed and rein in his booze intake. But let’s keep a sense of perspective and equality to all this. To anyone who’s ever witnessed the unique spectacle that is the hen do – naked butlers, tequila shots and phallic drinking straws as far as the eye can see – it’s not the bride who should be worried about the groom, but the other way around…

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Welcome to the Chequers Inn The perfect venue for your special day

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Nestled in the picturesque village of Ledsham, historic pub The Chequers Inn offers a true taste of Yorkshire with a selection of regional ales and a delicious daily food menu showcasing locally sourced produce.

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With the change of seasons comes a change of menus, with our head chef David Siddall selecting only the freshest, seasonal produce. Our Sunday lunch offering and specials menu changes weekly.

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Meet our wedding team and enjoy a glass of Bucks Fizz as you browse amongst specialist exhibitors including bridal wear, florists, photographers, chair cover suppliers, entertainers and more...

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Confetti Feversham Arms The Feversham Arms Hotel and Verbena Spa is a secluded luxury retreat, nestled in the picturesque market town of Helmsley in North Yorkshire. Whether you’re thinking of a small intimate wedding, an exclusive-use retreat or a sophisticated hen gathering, The Feversham Arms has a package for you.

Outdoors, the hotel boasts a heated pool and Jacuzzi, whilst indoors offers welcoming lounges and open fires. All 33 bedrooms (which include an impressive 20 suites) are individually designed, with many boasting log-burning stoves, balconies, and large living spaces.

The Verbena Spa has seven treatment rooms, plus an extensive heat experience, including an aromatherapy room, steam room, saunarium, monsoon shower and foot spas.The relaxation lounge is defined by plump cushions, sofas you sink into, and views across the south-facing terrace garden.

This is the ultimate luxury hideaway experience; perfect for a wedding, hen party or honeymoon.

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Perfect wedding days From dresses to venues, take inspiration from these local businesses and plan your wedding with ease. By Fiona Barber.

Le Chalet Patisserie For your wedding, French tearoom and bakery Le Chalet Patisserie in Park Row, Leeds can build a beautiful croquet-en-bouche wedding dessert tower as high as you like. The tower is filled with your preferred flavour and colour of pastry cream, and is surrounded by a delicious syrup; all to match your wedding theme.

The idea of a wedding croquet-en-bouche is beautiful and unique, but if you fancy something else Le Chalet also offers other wedding desserts too. From macaroons to bespoke desserts and much more, there is something to suit all tastes. Le Chalet is also a popular destination for hen parties and wedding breakfasts. Be sure to plan ahead, as they get booked up months in advance.

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Built in the 1930s and restored to its original splendour in 1998, this fairy-tale building occupies a tranquil corner of Harrogate’s historic Grade II listed Valley Gardens, with private terraces hidden away amongst ancient trees and lush greenery. The Sun Pavilion certainly lives up to its name, with its magnificent stained glass dome bathing the classical interior in natural light, creating an enchanting backdrop for wedding celebrations.

Whether you’re looking for that perfect spot in which to enjoy both your ceremony and reception, or are simply searching for a unique venue for your wedding breakfast and evening party, the Sun Pavilion offers a private and romantic location in which to spend your big day with family and friends.

On Sunday 20 March, 11am until 3pm, they will be throwing open the doors for a wedding fair, which will feature a number of local wedding suppliers and experts.

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Hazelwood Castle At Hazlewood Castle you get to be a princess of the castle for your special day.

Sweeping staircases, original features and 1,000 years of secrets hidden behind the walls make Hazlewood a timeless and elegant venue. The castle boasts its very own chapel, outdoor wedding pagoda and 77-acres of parkland and gardens; there are countless photo opportunities to choose from.

Hazelwood can cater for two to 400 guests and with 32 luxury rooms, awardwinning food and wines, outdoor adventure activities and fabulous spa treatments – it’s an ideal venue for any type of celebration.

As winners of the Customer Service Award for venue and wedding co-ordinators for the last four years and shortlisted for the UK Wedding Awards Best Castle Venue for 2016, it’s clear the team are dedicated to providing the highest standard and treat every bride and groom as individuals and the most important people on their big day.

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W Hamond Bring your fairytale wedding to life with this magical W Hamond wedding and engagement ring.

The exquisite 18-carat white gold band has been claw-set with a hand-carved Whitby Jet stone that is surrounded by enchanting diamonds.

On the big day, this ring will be just as breath-taking as the bride.

With an unrivalled 150-year history working with Whitby Jet jewellery, W Hamond has become famed for the delicate, hand-crafted jewellery collections displayed in their boutiques and on their website. In the town of Whitby, each piece of W Hamond jewellery has been crafted and polished to perfection by the in-house design and workshop team. This mesmerising Whitby Jet ring is only a small part of W Hamond’s impressive wedding range.You can find all the collections online at www.whamond.com.

10 Queen Victoria Street, Leeds, LS1 6BE. Tel: 0113 234 0538. www.whamond.com

The Majestic Hotel With 1,001 details to consider, planning your wedding can be daunting, but The Majestic Hotel’s wedding specialist will help take the hard work out of making your dream day a reality.

Overlooking Harrogate, this stunning hotel is set in eight acres of beautiful gardens and creates a truly romantic and picturesque setting for your big day.

They have seven beautiful function rooms, and are licensed to hold civil wedding ceremonies and civil partnerships, so you can hold both your ceremony and reception at the hotel. As your wedding is your special day, the team at The Majestic want to make sure every detail is done your way.They will do everything to create all the extra-special touches you could wish for, from welcoming guests, to bespoke table dressings and much more.

Place your wedding in their safe hands and let The Majestic Hotel become part of your history.

Ripon Road, Harrogate, HG1 2HU. Tel: 01423 700300. www.thehotelcollection.co.uk

Sukhothai If you’re looking for an elegant and intimate space to celebrate an anniversary, birthday or wedding, stylish Thai restaurant, Sukhothai, could be just the venue.

Set in luxurious surroundings, in the heart of Leeds, Sukhothai on South Parade promises a personal service with authentic Thai cuisine. The lower-ground floor seats up to 80 guests and provides a fabulous setting for any occasion and the VIP room – one of Leeds’ finest places to dine – offers an intimate space with room for 16-18 people.

For a truly memorable experience in an unforgettable location choose Sukhothai South Parade.

To enquire about Sukhothai’s private dining and/or VIP room, call them on 0113 242 2795 or email info@sukhothai.co.uk and they’ll be happy to help you celebrate in true Thai style.

15 South Parade, Leeds, LS1 5QS Tel: 0113 242 2795. www.sukhothai.co.uk

Julie Fitzmaurice

Bridal Rogue Gallery

For your special occasion, Julie Fitzmaurice has it all. They welcome you to come and meet their expert team who can dress any shape or size and take the stress out of finding that special outfit. Upstairs, the boutique offers a bespoke service and provides for all sizes from petite to the fuller figure. Choose from luxurious silks, brocades, velvets, laces, chiffons and Italian wool crepes.

Downstairs, they work with you to find wardrobe staples, whether it is for a cruise, party or an everyday garment.

The experienced team will guide you through each stage, ensuring your outfit is unique and that each piece is an investment garment. The service they offer will ensure that you find that special outfit; at Julie Fitzmaurice, nothing is too much trouble.

Bridal Rogue Gallery is a collection of three highly regarded bridal boutiques offering an array of designer gowns and accessories in luxurious surroundings in Harrogate,York and London. Their varied collections cover traditional to alternative, and boho to beach, all put together with expert guidance from Bridal Rogue Gallery’s team of knowledgeable design consultants. The friendliest, most person service is guaranteed, alongside only the most genuine advice, which is truly what every bride needs. They have even given a little gift to Northside readers: take this article to your appointment before the end of May 2016 and receive a £50 voucher towards your new wedding gown order, every little helps!

To view the collection at Bridal Rogue Gallery please contact them through their website www.bridalroguegallery.co.uk or call Harrogate 01423 505444,York 01904 656675, London 0207 935 2423.

38 Parliament Street, Harrogate HG1 2RL Tel: 01423 562932 www.juliefitzmaurice.com

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6 Strawberry Dale Avenue, Harrogate, HG1 5EA and 8-10 Grape Lane, Swinegate Court,York,YO1 7HU www.bridalroguegallery.co.uk

Falcon Manor Originally built at great cost for a man of privilege, Falcon Manor is now available for your dream wedding day. Fully restored from top to bottom, it is 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 the stunning terrace and gardens, and beautiful Yorkshire Dales beyond. 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 glorious honeymoon suite. Falcon Manor is the perfect choice for parties of 60-100 guests with the option for exclusive use available on request.

Skipton Road, Settle, North Yorkshire, BD24 9BD. Tel: 01729 823814. www.falconmanor.co.uk

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From the moment you arrive the scene is set for a truly enchanting and unique experience.

Whatever you are thinking of, from an intimate family dinner to a large celebration, the castle and east wing offer rooms to complement each and every individual need.

All catering is in-house and they have a great reputation for excellence and reliability when it comes to serving fine cuisine and wines.

For information about their wedding packages or to discuss your specific requirements call the estate office team on 01423 770152.

Ripley, Harrogate HG3 3AY. Tel: 01423 770152. www.ripleycastle.co.uk

The Bridal Collection The Bridal Collection Harrogate is hosting an exclusive Sassi Holford 2016 collection preview on Friday 18 and Saturday 19 March. This is a perfect opportunity for bridesto-be to view an extensive selection of the Sassi Holford 2016 collection, featuring exquisite patterned fabrics, stunning silhouettes and timeless designs. Spaces are limited, call the boutique on 01423 202029 or email info@thebridalcollectionharrogate.com to book.

29 Park Parade, Harrogate HG1 5AG Tel: 01423 202029 www.thebridalcollectionharrogate.com

The Old Swan Through revolving doors you enter Victorian splendour in the heart of Harrogate here at The Old Swan – the epitome of traditional charm combined with contemporary elegance.

The hotel comprises of 136 contemporary styled bedrooms, featuring bridal suites with four-poster beds and ample private space to relax before your special day.

With a licence for civil ceremonies both inside the hotel and in their stunning outdoor wedding pavilion, several reception rooms (with capacities of up to 400 guests), dedicated wedding coordinators, impeccable service, complimentary parking and manicured lawns – The Old Swan could be the perfect choice for your Harrogate wedding.

Swan Road, Harrogate, HG1 2SR Tel: 01423 500055. www.classiclodges.co.uk

The Fitting Room The Fitting Room, Ilkey is filled with exquisite, luxury brand names carefully selected for the discerning lady. Debbie and her team handle all measurings discreetly and, with a personal service the boutique has built a loyal client base.

Their classic-but-stylish and exotic top-brand swimwear is stocked throughout the year in both cup and dress sizes.

There is also a large lingerie selection from Empreinte, Prima Donna, and Marie Jo to name a few; offering bold, colourful, lacy and feminine lingerie, which ensure you feel special everyday.

At The Fitting Rooms, the lingerie ladies are dedicated to getting it right so, whether it’s a gift for yourself or someone special, you will not be disappointed.

23 The Grove Promenade, Ilkley, LS29 8AF. Tel: 01943 600924. Facebook:TheFittingRoom1 Email: thefittingroom@hotmail.co.uk

Ragdoll For nearly 40 years award-winning occasion wear retailer Ragdoll of Pudsey has dressed the most stylish mothers of the bride and groom from Yorkshire and afar.

Ragdoll offers vast collections of stunning outfits and millinery from international occasion wear houses Ian Stuart, John Charles, Condici and Irresistible to name but a few. Sizes range from eight to 22, with shoes sizes three to eight and, there is a full alteration service available to ensure that perfect fit.

The boutique benefits from off-road car parking directly outside the door. Why not treat yourself and indulge in their personal one-to-one service. A warm welcome is always guaranteed.

76 Galloway Lane, Pudsey, Leeds, LS28 8LE. Tel: 01274 660880. www.ragdollofpudsey.co.uk

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Nicky Snazell The greatest wedding gift is to mutually entrust to each other health and vitality, to ensure you each have a long, happy and pain free married life. By starting healthy lifestyle choices now, you will reap the rewards of good health in later life and be able to participate in the healthy lives of children and their children to come.

Nicky Snazell has dedicated her life to relieving people of their pain and guiding them along the path to a long, healthy and pain free life. In her quest to learn she has travelled extensively. In addition to treating, she is now communicating her knowledge through her books and lecturing.

Tel: 01423 297097 www.mrtcentre.co.uk www.painreliefclinic.co.uk

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Royal Armouries If it is a waterfront location you’re in search of for your big day, the Royal Armouries Museum and NEW DOCK Hall in Leeds could be just the venue. Royal Armouries International has built a strong reputation for providing an exceptional service, has a variety of different rooms to accommodate between 70 to 1,500 guests and provides the perfect venue for a wedding with a difference – from Asian, to traditional and civil ceremonies.

RAI offers a combination of facilities and can help with everything from the ceremony itself, to specialist caterers, entertainment and suppliers to help create your perfect day.

There are over 800 hotel beds within a five-minute walk, and a secure 24-hour manned multi-storey car park on site. The venue is also within easy reach of the M1 and M62, Leeds train station and Leeds Bradford Airport, which is just a 30-minute drive away.

Armouries Drive, Leeds LS10 1LT. Tel: 0113 220 1999. www.rai-events.co.uk

Georgie’s Women’s wear boutique Georgie’s, located in the fashionable West Park area in Harrogate, recently celebrated its 18th anniversary.

They are stockists of affordable wedding outfits and smart-casual wear by Aideen Bodkin, Forever Unique, Oui, Inwear, Almost Famous and many more. Customer loyalty is key to their success and they offer a personal customer service in store. Call in, even if it’s just for some advice or a Georgie’s coffee or Prosecco.

The &Hair and Montpellier Beauty Wedding Team

&Hair and Montpellier Beauty Therapy Let the teams at &Hair and Montpellier Beauty Therapy take the stress out of your wedding day by offering all your hair and beauty needs in one place.

The combined experience and skills of their hair stylists, skin care and beauty experts will ensure that the run up to your special day will be exactly what you want and expect from their team of dedicated professionals.

Montpelier Beauty Therapy is conveniently situated in the centre of Harrogate and offers complimentary consultations at a time to suit you and your wedding party.

2 Montpellier Street, Harrogate HG1 2TQ Tel: 01423 569966 or 07543 231721 www.montpelliierbeautytherapy.com www.and-hair.co.uk

18 West Park, Harrogate, HG1 1BJ Tel: 01423 560092. Facebook: Georgie’s

Bodega Steakhouse If you’re in search of a dining experience with a difference, Bodega steakhouse in Harrogate is the ideal venue. Here, you can enjoy an all-you-can-eat meal with a help-yourself salad bar. The main event is the meat – served on skewers straight from the spit and brought to your table by gauchos (waiters), who slice it right onto your plate.

BODEGA The gauchos flit back and forth from the kitchen constantly, and to indicate whether or not you’d like them to serve you, each table has a double-sided card – the red side shows you’d like a rest, green means you’re ready for more.

There are special packages and menus available, perfect for hen, stag and wedding parties.

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Rudding Park Rudding Park in Harrogate is one of the most beautiful wedding venues in Yorkshire and it is also a fabulous choice for a pre-wedding celebration with the girls.

Combine a spa experience with dinner at Clocktower, a film screening in the private cinema and an overnight stay. If your hen party is in the warmer months, Rudding Park has its own Kitchen Garden with a Breeze House, which provides a fantastic backdrop for an afternoon tea party, lunch or dinner.

You could even arrange a post-wedding party to reminisce and watch your wedding video in the cinema!

Rudding Lane, Follifoot, Harrogate, HG3 1JH Tel: 01423 871350. www.ruddingpark.co.uk

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11 Princes Square, Harrogate, HG1 1ND. Tel: 01423 536365. www.bodegasteakhouse.co.uk

The St George Hotel & Spa The St George Hotel & Spa is one of the area’s iconic wedding venues, licensed to perform civil ceremonies from lavish affairs to intimate gatherings. For your wedding reception, their range of banqueting menus allow maximum diversity, ensuring you can choose the right dishes for you and your guests’ enjoyment. They understand the intricacies of organising a wedding and a dedicated wedding co-ordinator will be on-hand from your initial enquiry to the cutting of the cake. Plus they guarantee that your wedding will be the only one taking place on your wedding day.

Their next wedding fair is Sunday 6 March from 11am to 4pm.

1 Ripon Road, Harrogate, HG1 2SY. Tel: 01423 561431 www.coastandcountryhotels.com

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Immerse yourself in romance

As one of the most beautiful wedding venues in Harrogate, The Majestic Hotel combines sophistication with a stunning location.

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he new bride glows as she glides down the sweeping staircase through the grand ballroom and into the beautifully manicured gardens. It sounds like something out of a fairytale, but at The Majestic Hotel in Harrogate your dreams can become reality.

As one of the most beautiful wedding venues in Harrogate, The Majestic Hotel offers luxurious Victorian sophistication within a stunning location. Surrounded by vast landscaped gardens and extensive sweeping lawns the elegant setting provides the perfect backdrop for stunning photography.

With grand ballrooms, high ceilings and chandeliers, and bedrooms with big comfortable beds and pristine fluffy towels, the hotel oozes fabulous

traditional grandeur with the addition of modern convenience.

For traditional weddings the Reading and Drawing Room – with Venetian crystal chandeliers – and the Billiard room – with its hand-carved fireplace – provide ultimate sumptuousness. Here, surrounded by your loved ones, you can absorb the breathtaking views of the gardens. Those looking to enjoy an outdoor summer wedding can take full advantage of the gardens by getting married on the licensed terraced. The beautiful landscaped gardens are the perfect backdrop for a romantic open-air ceremony.

As well as traditional ceremonies, the spacious venue – which can cater for up to 600 guests – is perfect for self-catering Jewish and Asian weddings. Its seven various-sized function rooms are all licensed for ceremonies and civil partnerships and, if yours is a more intimate event, The Majestic can adapt to suit your needs with its smaller

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gorgeous French restaurant function room.

A dedicated wedding planner relieves the pressure of stressful planning and makes sure every aspect of your day runs without a hitch.

They provide a step-by-step planning of your wedding so you know what to do a year, six months, three months and up to two to four weeks before the wedding. Their friendly and experienced team are committed to making sure your dream becomes a reality and can help organise every detail including chair covers, balloons, flowers, photographers, car hire and wedding cakes. Whatever you have in mind, the team here can help add those special touches that make your day unique and create the tailor-made wedding you have always imagined.

With 170 rooms the central hotel is perfect for all your guests to stay in one place and, as the newly married couple, you receive a complimentary stay in one of their most lavish bedrooms.

In addition to this, you can enjoy use of the health club for three months before the big day, so you can focus on getting fit or simply relaxing.

With stunning surroundings immersed in romance, The Majestic Hotel is a truly special venue where you can make your dream wedding a reality.

The Majestic Hotel Ripon Road, Harrogate North Yorkshire, HG1 2HU Tel: 01423 700300 www.thehotelcollection.co.uk

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YOUR PERFECT MAJESTIC WEDDING VENUE With beautiful landscaped gardens for your wedding photos, The Majestic Hotel is ideally situated in the heart of the beautiful spa town of Harrogate. We will help you create the wedding of your dreams.

• Experienced wedding specialists • Fabulous views across the garden and Harrogate • A choice of stunning reception rooms to suit you • A grand Victorian hotel with 170 bedrooms including 60 deluxe bedrooms • Car park on site (250 spaces) • Wedding Breakfast menu tasting including a glass of champagne • Complimentary 3 month Health Club access for the Bride & Groom

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Confetti The Engine Shed Based in the heart of picturesque Wetherby and set in a converted Grade II listed building, The Engine Shed has been superbly renovated to create a unique venue with a special atmosphere.

This family-owned wedding venue with a civil ceremony licence has capacity for over 450 people, two bars, two dance floors, a hydraulic stage and a state-of-the-art sound and lighting system, The Engine Shed is a perfect wedding venue.

The Engine Shed is hosting its bi-annual wedding fair on Sunday 10 April from 11am-3pm.

The fair is free admission and will include a fantastic variety of local wedding suppliers, goody bags, a glass of bubbly and a warm welcome.

Tel: 01937 588884. www.engineshedwetherby.co.uk Facebook:The Engine Shed Wetherby

The Treatment Rooms The Treatment Rooms in Harrogate are proud to present their most advanced anti-ageing range to lift and firm.

Using the latest trends in aesthetic medicine combined with an exclusive high-performance complex, Germaine de Capuccini has reached a new dimension in correcting the signs of ageing.

Timexpert Lift (IN) emulates the effects of surgical lifting, to lift firm, tighten and redefine the facial contour. While visible signs of ageing occur from the age of 30-35, research shows that flaccidity occurs in the deeper levels of the skin ten years before this becomes visible.

Timexpert Lift (IN) can be used not only to correct, but also to slow down the signs of ageing.

This brand-new professional treatment, with a highly specialised massage technique is now available at The Treatment Rooms.

8 Royal Parade, Harrogate, HG1 2SZ. Tel: 01423 875678. www.beauty-thetreatmentrooms.com

Weetwood Hall The impressive grandeur of a 17th century manor house, set amongst nine acres of pretty woodland and landscaped gardens, provides the perfect setting for a beautiful and memorable wedding.

Your wedding should the most happy and special day of your life. At Weetwood Hall they aim to make it that way, from the initial planning stages to the last dance at the reception. No two weddings are the same, and they pride themselves on delivering bespoke weddings that cater for the couples’ individual tastes and requirements to ensure your wedding is as unique as you are.

Otley Road, Leeds, LS16 5PS. Tel: 0113 230 6000. Email: sales@weetwood.co.uk www.weetwood.co.uk

The Met Hotel The Met Hotel is a hidden gem in the bustling and vibrant city of Leeds. The hotel offers contemporary and modern décor but has retained the character of this beautiful, traditional Grade II listed building. The grandeur of this historic hotel is complemented by a friendly and professional team who provide a seamless level of service, together with a total commitment to ensure that your wedding day exceeds every expectation. A wide range of function rooms – for a ceremony, wedding breakfast or celebration – are available, which offers a high level of flexibility and the ability to accommodate every individual requirement.

King Street, Leeds LS1 2HQ. Tel: 0113 245 0841. www.hotelmetleeds.co.uk

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Bliss Beauty Spa For special occasions and ultimate hen party pampering visit one of five Bliss salons in Leeds and allow all of your nail, tanning and beauty needs be taken care of.

Treatments at Bliss cater for all ages and include Dermalogica, Environ, Elemis and pure oxygen-infused dermabrasion and 3D lifting facials. Enjoy nails-to-body pampering, 3D-Lipo Cryofuse treatments plus, if you need to trim or remove unwanted body hair, pain-free SHR (super hair removal) is available.The most competitive prices in Yorkshire are guaranteed.

Visit Bespoke Spa on 247 Otley Road, the newly launched glamorous Bliss on 78 Street Lane, or Bliss Retreat at Horsforth for a cosy cottage hideaway – perfect for parties.

Call now to discuss your requirements and enjoy being pampered in beautiful surroundings.

78 Street Lane, Roundhay, Leeds, LS8 2AP Tel: 0113 269 8522 3-5 Town Street, Horsforth, Leeds, LS18 4AP Tel: 0113 258 8425 247 Otley Road,West Park, Leeds, LS16 5LQ Tel: 0113 230 4305 203 Butcher Hill,West Park, Leeds, LS16 5BQ Tel: 0113 275 2675 15 Headingley Lane, Hyde Park, Leeds, LS6 1BL Tel: 0113 278 1572 www.blissbeautyspa.com

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The Crown Inn Host your unique wedding ceremony and celebration in this 600-year-old medieval beamed barn. They offer classic country weddings, where each wedding is tailormade with your ideas and dreams. A complimentary wedding planner will take you through every aspect of your day.

The award-winning kitchen will plan all the catering for your day and create amazing food with your inspirations. They don’t do packages or have menu A, B & C. Instead, you start with a clean slate and they build your ideas with their expertise to create a unique wedding day that your guests will remember forever.

Think fairy tale, think age-old atmosphere, think classic country inn, think The Crown Inn Roecliffe. Drop them a line for the time of your lives.

Roecliffe, North Yorkshire,YO51 9LY Tel: 01423 322300 www.crowninnroecliffe.com

Are you a bride to be and looking to be wedding-day ready?

Then look no further than Pout Beauty in Chapel Allerton. The highly skilled team of therapists can tend to your every need – from hosting your pre-wedding hen pamper parties with Champagne, canapés, butlers in the buff and live music, to the all important bridal beauty must haves.

If you crave flawless skin for your special day their knowledgeable and experienced skin therapists will develop a bespoke skin care regime using only high quality products including Environ, Elemis, Dermalogica and Nouveau A-Lift. There is also a team of talented official HD Brows make up and brow stylists who can ensure you and your bridal party look picture perfect.

From facials, make up, lashes, brows, spray tans and nails, Pout Beauty can offer you the very best treatments and a personal service to ensure the build up to your big day is stress free and enjoyable.

172-174 Harrogate Road, Leeds, LS7 4NZ. Tel: 0113 268 1618. www.poutbeautysalon.com

The Cairn Hotel Congratulations on your forthcoming wedding from all at The Cairn Hotel. The hotel is fully licensed to hold civil ceremonies and civil partnerships.

From wonderful traditional weddings to fabulously colourful celebrations, they have done it all. Simply tell them your hopes and dreams and they will make it happen.

Come rain or shine, on your wedding day the stunning Victorian building lends itself beautifully to those very important photographs. And the bespoke menus can be designed just for you.

Special accommodation rates are available for your guests and parking is also available.

Ripon Road, Harrogate, HG1 2JD. Tel: 01423 504005. www.strathmorehotels.com

Queensbury Jewellers Queensbury’s Kirkstall Road showroom has the largest selection of wedding bands in the country, with a whole floor dedicated to this precious symbol of love and fidelity.

Their comprehensive range caters for all tastes, including beautiful Swiss designs by Furrer Jacot in platinum, 18ct gold, palladium and carbon fibre, Contour, a range of rings shaped to complement even the most unusual of engagement rings and Ti2, which features stylish titanium rings for gents, diamond set bands and simple court rings.

They stock a multitude of different designs, in various widths and weights, available in a variety of metals, so you can find the perfect ring for you. Each ring is lovingly created and can be personalised by the setting of diamonds, applying patterns and finishes, or simply engraved with a special message.

336 Kirkstall Road, Leeds LS4 2DS Tel: 0113 230 6070. www.queensburyjewellers.co.uk

Ilkley Shoe Company Don’t let the bride steal the limelight – it’s your day too! If you’ve got the suit, the haircut and you are looking great, don’t forget to finish off the look with a great pair of shoes. Bring in your father, father in-law to be, best man and ushers, and enjoy a rewarding discount.

With an impressive range and sizes from six to 13, including shoes by Loake, Barkers, Cheaney and Tricker’s, there’s something for everyone.

9-15 The Grove Promenade, Ilkley, LS29 8AF Tel: 01943 603072. www.theilkleyshoecompany.com

The Chequers Inn The Chequers Inn pride themselves on giving you a beautiful setting for your perfect day.Their weddings are bespoke to the individual wedding party and aim to meet your needs where possible. With a wedding licence, they can hold small wedding ceremonies in the Toby Room with a reception to follow in a marquee on their terraced garden.The marquee provides a blank canvas for you to style to your own taste. For more details about holding your special day at The Chequers Inn, call 01977 683135 or drop in to the pub.

Clay Pit Lane, Ledsham, Leeds, LS25 5LP Tel: 01977 683135. www.thechequersinn.com

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To complete this appetizing combination, add our traditional Brazilian feijoada black bean stew, eaten with rice and farofa.

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BRASSERIE RESTAURANT Located in the charming historic town of Wetherby on the banks of the River Wharfe, is where you will find the latest Bengal Brasserie. Boasting pleasant and contemporary air-conditioned surroundings, a fully licenced bar and easy car parking, the restaurant is ideal for couples, families and larger parties alike.

As you would expect, the award winning menu offers a wide range of traditional and speciality Bengali dishes, and has a wide vegetarian selection. The Bengal Brasserie at Wetherby is an ideal evening out for everyone.

Restaurant Opening Times: Monday - Saturday 5:00pm - 11:00pm Sunday 4:00pm - 11:00pm Take-away available Sunday to Thursday

Victoria Court, off Victoria Street, Wetherby, LS22 6JA | Tel: 01937 588309/586629 65 Haddon Road, Leeds, LS4 2JE | Tel: 0113 2786556/2789656

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Show your mum you care this Mother’s Day, and say it with San Carlo. he perfect dining destinations for Mother’s Day, the multi awardwinning San Carlo Group of Italian family-owned restaurants are renowned for great, authentic Italian food an electric atmosphere and a cult celebrity following.

With two leading, individually designed destination restaurants in Yorkshire - San Carlo on South Parade in Leeds and San

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Carlo’s Flying Pizza at Roundhay, the group also has restaurants in Manchester, Liverpool, Birmingham, Bristol, Leicester, Signor Sassi and two Cicchetti restaurants in London and overseas in Kuwait, Bangkok and soon to open in Qatar.

San Carlo’s Flying Pizza at Roundhay enjoys an iconic reputation.

Boasting a stunning open plan interior and sophisticated alfresco dining, the stylish restaurant is busier than ever.

San Carlo Leeds, on South Parade, has been designed to create its own, unique and exciting atmosphere using natural light and glass to blend contemporary and classic themes. The chic interior features a hand carved stone bar imported from Italy. Since opening, the restaurant has achieved great critical acclaim and a cult loyal following.

Reviewing the restaurant anonymously, The Observer newspaper said “San Carlo, with its shine and glitz, thick white tablecloths and vast

portions at reasonable prices is exactly what this city needed….San Carlo has the ingredients others can only dream of.”

All San Carlo restaurants offer diners the true taste of Italy, an extensive seasonal menu and expertly constructed wine list. Open from noon until late, seven days a week, all dishes are authentic and Italian; everything is made on the premises using only the best ingredients, many of which are sourced from produce markets in Milan and Sicily.

San Carlo Leeds - 0113 246 1500; leeds@sancarlo.co.uk; Flying Pizza on 0113 266 6501, flyingpizza@sancarlo.co.uk www.sancarlo.co.uk

“SAN CARLO HAS THE INGREDIENTS O T H E R S C A N O N LY D R E A M O F ” The Observer

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This shabby chic plate rack from the Lyon range has a cream distressed painted finish to complete the country kitchen look. £92.95 from www.MelodyMaison.co.uk

This pastel egg wreath is a gorgeous decoration for the front door if you are entertaining this Easter break. £30 from www.tch.net

Bright and beautiful Freshen up your home with these colourful springtime accessories.

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ou know it’s officially spring time when Easter rolls around.

Egg, chick and bunny motifs are all symbolic of Easter and are sure to get you in the mood for a warmer season, whilst yellow daffodils brighten both our gardens and moods.

Now is the time for family get togethers and Easter parties, so bring the joys of spring indoors with fun and colourful decorations and classy country kitchen accessories.

Yellows and greens perfectly conjure up the freshness and lushness of the countryside, whilst daffodils, daisies and other seasonal flowers make a great introduction to your décor, even when simply printed on home furnishings.

Celebrate the Easter season with a touch of country class, dashes of colour and some playful accessories, which will appeal to both children and adults alike.

Mixed wool and alpaca wool make this an extremely warm throw, whilst its bright yellow shade will add a dose of sunshine to your living room or bedroom. £45 from en.dawanda.com

Words: Phoebe Seymour

No flower represents British springtime better than the daffodil.

Celebrate the season with this handmade cashmere cushion. £45 from www.iapetus.co.uk

Create incredible patterns on your cakes and cookies with one sweep of a rolling pin. Easter set of three, £25 from en.dawanda.com

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This hare table runner is perfect for those messy family meals this Easter. £18 from www.sophieallport.com

Make your room both fun and cosy with this Bunny light. £49 from www.redcandy.co.uk

Traditional country meets contemporary home, with these Wiggle Lamb ornaments. £20 from www.in-spaces.com

The new Country Kitchen collection from Gisela Graham is perfect for recreating a rustic look in any home. Wooden clock £12 and wooden recipe book stand £12 from www.tch.net

Bring the beauty of spring indoors with this ceramic daisy jug. £4.95 from www.livelaughlove.co.uk

This adorable baby bunny egg cup from Hop & Peck will bring smiles and delight to every breakfast time. £16 from www.whiterabbitengland.com

Get a home accessory which doubles up as hours of entertainment for kids young and old with this colour-in Easter tablecloth. £5.95 from www.clareloves.co.uk

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Clear vision Prepare to be inspired by new Harrogate kitchen specialists, truKitchen.

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hen you are imagining how your dream kitchen will look, you need a team of designers who can turn your ideas into reality.

Whilst some kitchen companies set limitations on your ideas, the design consultants at truKitchen are always eager to explore a number of possibilities, whilst remaining mindful of the shape and style of your home.

Once you’ve had a consultation, you can even clearly visualise your dream kitchen with their photo-realistic plans.

Furthermore, truKitchen provides a number of finishes other companies don’t, such as kiln blown glass splashbacks and natural slate furniture doors, as well as working with the finest appliances including Miele, Neff, Siemens, Sub-Zero, Wolf, Quooker and many more. truKitchen design and install exquisite bespoke kitchens across the north of England, with showrooms in Wilmslow and more recently in Harrogate.

They offer a tailored design service, taking projects from concept to final completion to the highest possible standard. There is a bespoke kitchen to suit every taste from the

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minimalistic, contemporary ranges by German manufacturer Rempp, to the traditional handpainted Hamilton-Drake range.

Claudia Granata is the showroom manager and design consultant at the Harrogate branch. She has worked in the kitchen industry for a number of years, previously running her own showroom up until the retirement of her business partner, and specialises in designing precisionengineered German kitchens.

Claudia joined the team after the store opened in September 2015 and says they pride themselves on their personal service: “Every member of our team is an experienced and valued designer, who enjoys sharing ideas. We put a lot of thought into clients plans and work closely with them every step of the way to create their dream kitchen.”

However, if you are looking for some guidance, Rempp has recently launched the X-line range. This new handleless range offers a chic and contemporary look. And if you really want to be on-trend, neutral tones will continue to be popular in 2016.

White, neutral and grey make a subtle and sophisticated contrast, but don’t be afraid to inject some colour with a feature wall and

complement it with some warm units such as the Lech range in a chocolate oak finish.

But it is not only the high-quality appliances, on-trend designs and the team’s knowledge based on years of experience that makes truKitchen so successful. Retail director Tracey Mackey says it’s about being there every step of the way: “People need someone they can trust, someone who can guide them through the development process and understand the intricacies involved in complete project management. Our designer’s role is also to be that guide; assessing architectural drawings, liaising with builders, providing a schedule for installation and ensuring the plan stays on track.

“We do much more than just that though, we provide an unrivalled level of support to our clients who value the care and attention we give to every project.”

Whether you want a full service or need a team to work with your own builders, talk to truKitchen. Call in for a free, no-pressure consultation today. truKitchen 3 Coppice Gate Harrogate, HG1 2DR Tel: 01423 522275 www.trukitchen.co.uk

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Pay us a visit today for your free initial design consultation, to review your plans and help you create your dream kitchen.

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Not just another emporium...

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ecoporium is an exciting new retail concept designed to help make your home as individual as you are. Whatever your budget, whatever your style, you’ll find a vast range of interior design ideas from over 70 individual traders and craftspeople, specialising in vintage and retro wares to antiques and original pieces.

Based all under one roof at Thorp Arch Retail Park, traders include Elephant Junk, Neil Brown Collection, Sillie Billie and Replay Interiors.

Giving new and established designers, artists and collectors a chance to display their products in a lucrative retail setting, Decoporium is not only just a one-stop shop for interesting and elegant interiors, but also a unique opportunity to promote independent sellers and items which won’t be found on the high street.

Located next to the Café & Bistro and The Greenery Garden Centre in the retail area, Decoporium has been masterminded by Billie Ager-Mills.

By showcasing her own and other fantastic ranges, the new store is a fresh challenge for Billie, who has since caught the attention of the Yorkshire Choice Awards, which celebrates the best in Yorkshire business and people.

Decoporium will also be celebrating its first anniversary on Saturday 9th April with special guest, upcycling-entrepreneur and TV presenter, Max McMurdo visiting, ready to answer your burning design questions!

Refreshments, a children’s entertainer and a mini-fair will complete what is sure to be a very special day.

So, whether you’re searching for inspiration or know exactly what you want for your next interior design challenge, make sure you pop along to Decoporium in Wetherby. You never know what you might find!

• Antiques, collectibles & vintage • Original art • Painted furniture • Autentico chalk paint & products • Upcycled & reinvented furniture • Exciting one-off design by the interior designers of the future • Architectural salvage, garden furniture & features • Furniture painting, decorative techniques & upholstery workshops, as well as many more arts and crafty classes • So much more including retro toys and vintage clothing

Thorp Arch Retail Park, Wetherby, LS23 7FE • 01937 842 200 • www.decoporium.com Check out the Decoporium tour on our facebook page!

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Tong Garden Centre Weber, the UK’s number one barbecue brand is now in store. Whether you’re in the gas or charcoal camp, the team of Weber-trained experts at Tong Garden Centre are on hand to help. The garden centre will also be hosting monthly try before you buy sessions, giving you a chance to cook the Weber way.

Tong Lane, Bradford, BD4 0RY Tel: 0113 285 3506 www.tonggardencentre.co.uk

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TOP OF THE CLASS Give your children the best possible start in life with the help of these independent educational establishments

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he time to choose an independent education for your child is when you realise there isn't a onesize-fits-all solution.

Independent schools vary so much in size, character and educational approach that you can rest assured you will find a school to suit your child, whatever their character or capabilities. We have put together a guide to some of the finest independent schools in the region to make your decision a little easier.

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Moorfield School Moorfield School in Ilkley goes the second mile to support busy parents. They can rest assured that their children are well looked after for extended hours both during term time and in the holidays.

Moorfield’s very well attended Holiday Club runs for 14 weeks throughout the year. It is expertly led, allowing a fine balance between stimulation and relaxation, focused activities and time for play. Days are filled with wonderful seasonal activities both indoors and outside as well as trips out on the school bus to favourite places in the area. A sense of community is built with all the children socialising happily together and friendships developing between children across the school age range. Many children attend because they love coming rather than out of necessity.

During term time, wraparound care operates from 7.45am to 6.15pm.

“Moorfield’s warmth and vibrancy extends into almost every week of the year. We both love Holiday Club” - a parent, 2015.

11 Ben Rhydding Road, Ilkley, LS29 8RL Tel: 01943 607285 www.moorfieldschool.co.uk

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Another level Westville House School governors launch a visionary £1million development programme.

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n a recent exciting announcement the governors of Westville House School unveiled a visionary expansion programme, which will take this everpopular and successful school forward into the next decade The scheme will encompass a brand new, purpose-built Early Years unit, which will house the nursery and reception classrooms, both of which will have free flowing access to the outdoor play areas including a new playground.

A new hub will be built to link the Early Years with the main school and sports hall and this will become the heart of the school, through which everyone will pass each day. A new large library and media suite will be developed along with a futuristic ICT suite and whole school ICT upgrade. New learning support and medical rooms, new admin offices, much improved car parking along with scheduled investment in outstanding teaching and learning resources will ensure the school continues to be forward thinking and have the needs of every single child at heart. The whole school will also benefit from a complete refurbishment, with redecoration, new flooring and furniture.

The chairman of the board of Westville Governors and Trustees, Neil Brown, introduced the new plans. “Westville House School is already an outstanding school in terms of the care afforded to each child, the extensive opportunities open to all children and the quality of education that each child receives,” he said. “As we open a new chapter in the history of the school, with the advent of the new headmaster, we felt the time was right to build on previous successes and take this wonderful school into the next decade by offering the very best in educational excellence for every child.”

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headmaster in September, described the plans as a tremendous programme of investment for the school. “This will undoubtedly benefit every single child that we welcome here. Our desire to develop the skills and talents of each child is paramount and is underlined in the school principles: for every child to be the best version of themselves. The development plans for Westville House will ensure that we provide the very best in independent education in the region.”

The school's dining room will be one of the first areas to benefit as work begins at Easter. There is a great tradition of family style dining at Westville with choices of food for every child. The new dining room will be open and bright, and will offer a wonderful atmosphere to continue this tradition.

The whole Westville community is now actively involved in the final parts of

fundraising, which is creating a real sense of team spirit.

The first phase of the development – the new Reception and Nursery facilities – is due to open in September 2016, with other developments following on.

Families with young children are welcome to visit the school on Saturday 5 March, when the school will be hosting a spring open morning. Staff will be on hand to show and explain the plans whilst children have a fun getting involved in the Toddler Triathlon, egg decorating and rolling and lots of other spring activities. .

For further details regarding the open morning, or to visit the school to hear more about the exciting plans pleasecall 01943 608053 or visit www.westvillehouseschool.co.uk

Westville House School Carter’s Lane, Middleton, Ilkley, LS29 0DQ Tel: 01943 608053 Email: office@westvillehouseschool.co.uk

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Free Nurser Nursery y Adventure Mornings! king Now ta from n re hild ch old 2 years

Help your child discover something new and exciting through our weekly bushcraft sessions, creative arts, music and much more.

Every Monday throughout the year you are welcome to join our youngest children from 9.30am to 11.30am and see for yourself why Moorfield School’s Nursery is so special. Please mention SmallT SmallTalk Talk a when you call ca to book your child’s free sessions.

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A vision for every pupil Woodhouse Grove School’s new headmaster is determined to give all his students an outstanding all-round education.

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oodhouse Grove School welcomes its eighteenth headmaster, Mr James Lockwood, to the school this term. Mr Lockwood, who returns to the school where he was a pupil over 20 years ago, is very clear about his vision for the school.

“It is my aim to unlock the potential of each individual by offering every pupil lifechanging opportunities and an environment in which academic excellence is promoted through learning and shared experiences. I want our pupils to experience an outstanding, all-round and full education at the heart of which are the academic qualifications of which they are fully capable. Every individual child in this School counts; I ask nothing more from them than that they have the courage to be, not ordinary, but extraordinary and to strive to do their very best. I want them all to be confident and proud of their academic achievements and to believe that there is no glass ceiling to their academic attainment.

In short, my aim is for academic excellence but also to promote a whole range of cultural and sporting opportunities.

We promise to provide first class pastoral care and are committed to teaching important values of leadership, service and spiritual awareness. We are dedicated to providing an environment in which your children can thrive and will strive to maximise their potential, firing their imagination and encouraging independence of thought.”

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In his first term at the school we are delighted to report a record number of pupils registering for places in September 2016.

The school has also been ranked top (for average points per pupil in the sixth form) out of all independent schools in Leeds and Bradford in the recently published A Level results tables.

Mr Lockwood concluded “I feel sure that the record number of pupils registering for September is a reflection of the growing reputation of Woodhouse Grove. The opening of the Apperley Bridge train station across the road is an exciting development as well and will, I am sure, attract more interest in the School. These are exciting times for Woodhouse Grove!”

To organise a visit to the school and meet Mr Lockwood please email Tara Gilks gilks.tv@woodhousegrove.co.uk Woodhouse Grove School, Apperley Lane, Bradford, BD10 0NR Tel: 0113 250 2477 www.woodhousegrove.co.uk

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Woodhouse Grove School Situated on a 70-acre campus with extensive grounds, yet conveniently located close to major transport networks – including the recently opened Apperley Bridge train station – Woodhouse Grove provides a first-class, all-round education for boys and girls, day and boarders alike.

The outstanding facilities, excellent academic results, wide range of extracurricular activities and beautiful setting ensures they can provide your child with the best opportunities and the preparation for a life beyond the classroom. Wherever a child’s ability lies, they will seek to nurture and encourage its development.

The school's Christian foundation and forward thinking combine with excellent facilities, which include: an impressive 25m competition swimming pool, a state-of-the-art sports and performing arts centre and a climbing wall.

Visitors to Woodhouse Grove often comment on the warm and friendly atmosphere – why not come and see for yourself by meeting the pupils and talking to the new headmaster? You will find a friendly welcome and a school with a proud past and an exciting future.

Apperley Bridge,West Yorkshire, BD10 0NR Tel: 0113 250 2477 www.woodhousegrove.co.uk

Moorlands School On visiting Moorlands you can’t help but be overwhelmed by the passion the pupils have for their school and their desire to fulfil the school motto ‘Intrepide’ in everything that they do. This can be something as small as trying a Brussels sprout or competing in the local park run, but still the pupil’s commitment and passion to support the motto is clearly evident in their lives, inside and outside the school. If you follow the school’s Twitter page, @MoorlandsHead, you can see the scope and diversity of the challenges the pupils set themselves.

The school is conveniently located off the ring road at Weetwood Lane, yet situated in beautiful grounds, which provide all the outdoor space required for children to play in a safe and secure environment. The school boasts fantastic wraparound care facilities, excellent teaching standards, an on-site swimming pool and small class sizes.

Why not visit to see for yourself? The pupils would love to show you around their school.

Foxhill Drive,Weetwood Lane, Leeds, LS16 5PF Tel: 0113 278 5286 www.moorlands-school.co.uk

Westville House School Westville House School is one of the north’s leading preparatory schools. Located in Ilkley, it has superb grounds and enjoys a wonderful location overlooking the Wharfe Valley.

Catering for children from two-and-a-half to 11, Westville is the only consistently coeducational school in the area. Having recently appointed a new headmaster, Westville has just launched ambitious plans to open a new pre-school and nursery unit, along with a new library and media centre, design and technology classrooms and an ICT suite. This is all due to open in September 2016.

Westville is hosting a spring activity day on Saturday 5 March where everyone is welcome to see the new plans and take part in lots of fun activities.

For further details, call the school office or visit the website.

Carter’s Lane, Middleton, Ilkley, LS29 0DQ Tel: 01943 608053 www.westvillehouseschool.co.uk

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Harrogate Ladies’ College Harrogate Ladies’ College (HLC) pioneered girls’ education in the north of England and today provides outstanding teaching, strong pastoral support and a secure, friendly community.

HLC aims to ensure that each girl reaches their full potential and develops both a passion for learning and a love of life.

They offer a wide choice of 22 GCSE and 27 A Level subjects and an extensive extra-curriculum programme. There is a wide-reaching daily bus service for day pupils and flexible boarding options including occasional, weekly and termly.

The Sixth Form offers girls a more independent style of learning. There is a focus on individual research and girls are allocated their own private study, away from the main teaching areas of the school. Class sizes are small and the individual support the Sixth Formers receive is outstanding.

A Level results in 2015 meant that over 80 per cent of students secured a place at university and 52 per cent secured places at Russell Group universities.

Clarence Drive, Harrogate, HG1 2QG Tel: 01423 504543 www.hlc.org.uk

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Chocolate heaven!

Our tasters give their guide to the most deliciously indulgent Easter eggs on offer this year.

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ew things in life bring more joy than tearing into an Easter egg to reveal what tasty treats lie inside. At this time of year, the shelves are brimming with chocolately treats – which presents something of a dilemma when it comes to choosing what to get who. To help out those in such a pickle, our tasting panel put their heads together and put a selection of this year’s eggs to the test. Some may be a bit eggsessive – but they’re a crackin’ bunch. (Geddit?)

OUR Hotel W INNER Chocolat extra-thick rocky road to caramel egg 500g, £27 Beautifully presented in a luxurious hatbox this devilishly thick egg has everything. With one half milk chocolate with cookies, puffed rice and chocolate chunks, and the other caramel-milk chocolate, it is indulgent without being sickly sweet.

There is also a fabulous selection of 12 chocolates, which includes delights such as a hot cross bun and a billionaire’s shortbread.

Perfect for adults, wonderfully playful and great to share, too.

Best for kids Morrisons large dinosaur Roary 250g, £4 Children love nothing more than novelty chocolate, and when it’s animal-shaped, it seems to taste all the more delicious.

While the quality of chocolate won’t blow you away, this cute grinning toothy critter will prove a hit with the kids.

Best for allergies Sainsbury’s Freefrom egg 125g, £3.50 Egg free, gluten free, wheat free, milk free… while the panel applauded this egg for offering those with allergies the chance to be involved in the choctivities, it didn’t quite have the same depth of regular chocolate. On the plus side, at £3.50 for an egg and some chocolate discs, it’s a steal.

Words: Stephanie Burns and Fiona Barber

Best organic option Montezuma’s organic milk chocolate button egg 250g, £9.99 With adorable bunny packaging and a generous portion of buttons, this egg made a great first impression. On the downside, the thickness of the buttons meant they didn’t instantly melt in the mouth, but the chocolate egg was redeeming with a moreish light, creamy texture. If it’s organic and British you’re after, this is your egg.

Best for stylish friends Tesco Finest milk chocolate square egg 300g, £8 The contemporary design was an instant hit with the panel and the contents did not disappoint either. The thickness of this egg made it difficult to break into but – oh boy – it was definitely worth the effort. With a creamy taste similar to Galaxy chocolate, this stylish egg was a real hit and is something any milk chocolate lover would be delighted to receive.

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Best ornamental value Bettys medium milk chocolate spring flowers egg 350g, £25 This grown-up Easter treat is clearly a labour of love and the attention to detail is easy to appreciate. With a glossy finish and delicate hand-painted floral decorations, this was almost too pretty to break into. After taking the plunge, our panel discovered strong cocoa flavours ideal for those in search of a high-quality chocolate fix and, while it comes with a heftier price tag than some others, it would make an ideal gift for that someone special.

Best for family fun Cadbury Dairy Milk decorate with icing 100g, £4 With a delicious Dairy Milk egg, icing pen and a small stand to balance your egg on while decorating, this great value-for-money egg is perfect for keeping the kids entertained. Let them doodle on their own egg or even decorate one to give as a gift. Tasty and fun – what more can you ask for?

Best to impress Booja Booja hazelnut crunch truffles large egg 138g, £17.95 With a stunning blue casing, delicate floral designs and a luxurious velvet lining, this is one truly classy egg. The truffles are dairy free, organic and gluten free, but with a silky-smooth chocolate, toasted hazelnuts and an angelic dusting of cocoa powder, which offset the sweetness of the truffle, they are in no way lacking. Perfect to take along as a gift if you are at the in-laws for Easter lunch and the gorgeous velvet egg-shaped casing could be kept for use as a jewellery box.

Best for a super sweet tooth Waitrose caramel and fudge egg 185g, £7 Not for the faint hearted, this indulgent egg was an instant hit for the sugar-lovers on the panel. With milk chocolate making up one half of the egg and a dark caramel chocolate for the other, it is also ideal for those in search of variety. Packed with chewy caramel throughout and sprinkled with chunky fudge pieces, self control is needed to avoid overindulgence.

Best for white chocolate lovers Nestlé Milkybar milk and cookies 162g, £3 Any fan of white chocolate will enjoy the sumptuous creaminess of this and the cookie pieces add a welcome crunchy texture. The shell also wasn’t too thick, making it ideal for any parents looking to limit their children’s chocolate intake over Easter.

Best for dark chocolate lovers Green and Black’s organic dark 70 per cent 165g ,£6.59 For those who find milk or white just a little too sweet this is an ideal alternative. While the panel agreed the chocolate was high quality and featured a nice strong flavour, the accompanying fruity fragrance caused a split of opinions. Some thought it added another dimension, while others found it overpowering. Nevertheless, this is an intense indulgence with the bonus of being organic.

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THE JAGUAR XE PRESTIGE FROM £329 A MONTH ON PERSONAL CONTRACT HIRE PLUS INITIAL RENTAL OF £329* 48 month term. Model pictured (including optional metallic paint) from £329 a month, plus initial rental in advance of £329. Based on a mileage of 10,000 miles per annum. Excess mileage charges apply.

H.A.FOX a trading style of Inchcape Retail Ltd is an introducer and not a provider of Contract Hire. Jaguar XE option pricing will be subject to an increase from 1st April 2016. Please contact your local Retailer for more information.

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NS Motoring

Simply amazing Luxury, uncompromising engineering and superb performance are combined in the All-New Lexus RX.

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emonstrating Lexus’s dedication to ‘creating amazing’, the just launched All-New RX combines sophisticated design and a high level of luxury as standard.

The All-New RX has been engineered without compromise, and is capable of resetting benchmarks for performance, comfort and craftsmanship. With the practicality and durability of a traditional SUV, but with the handling and polished dynamics of a saloon, the All-New RX is a spacious and efficient SUV. With its advanced full hybrid 3.5 litre V8 engine, the All-New RX changes smoothly between economical electric and surging petrol power, offering you an effortless, tranquil drive. With sophisticated all-wheel drive maintaining traction on even troublesome terrains, the model is reliably sturdy in off-road conditions – the car's performance and agility have been refined to perfection.

The All-New RX interior provides comfort and luxury with adjustable contoured seats in sumptuous, soft leather and a laser-cut dark wood finish designed by Yamaha. The dashboard is excitingly futuristic featuring an 8-inch LED display allowing for you to control the audio, climate control, incoming calls, rear-view camera, performance information and maps New to this latest generation of the RX is the F Sport model, designed to have a thrilling and dynamic driving experience. The exterior makes a lasting impression with a F Sport design ‘spindle grille’ and 20-inch alloys. The bold styling continues in the interior with aluminium pedals, F Sport steering wheel and

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leather seats which are highly supportive due to the ‘integrated foaming’ technology.

When it comes to safety the All-New Lexus RX has bags of features to ensure you and your passengers are safe and secure.

During the making of the All-New RX, Lexus engineers crashed over 200 vehicles in order to perfect all its safety features. The All-New RX has 10 air bags, seatbelt pre-tensioners, a Pre-Crash Safety system with pedestrian detection, adaptive cruise control and Lane Keeping Assist to help you stay on course.

To find out more about the All-New RX or to book a test drive call 0113 467 5979, pop into our showroom located at Domestic Rd, Leeds, LS12 6HG or visit www.leeds.lexus.co.uk

‘With the All-New RX we’ve pushed the limits of bold and iconic design, while building on the pioneering values of previous RX generations’ Takayuki Katsuda, RX Chief Engineer

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ALL NEW LEXUS RC

RC 300h F Sport 41 Monthly Payment

£369.00

Amount of Credit

£26,661.75

Guaranteed Future Value / Optional Final Payment

£16,627.50 £43,214.75

Cash Price

£38,120.00

Total Amount Payable

Finance Deposit Allowance

£1,000.00

Fixed Rate of Interest (per annum)

Customer Deposit

£10,458.25

Representative

5.46%

All New Lexus RC

5.9% APR* Representative Example

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RC 300h prices start from £34,995. Model shown is RC 300h F SPORT £38,120, including optional metallic paint at £625.*5.9% APR Representative and £1,000 Finance Deposit Allowance. 24-42 months on Lexus Connect (PCP), up to 35% deposit and Guaranteed Future Value/Optional Final Payment. RC new retail sales. Ordered and proposed for finance between 18 December 2015 and 31 March 2016, registered and financed by 30 June 2016 through Lexus Financial Services. Participating Lexus Centres.

Other finance offers available but cannot be used in conjunction with this offer. Terms and conditions apply. Excess mileage charge applies over contracted miles, 12 pence per mile. Indemnities may be required. Finance subject to status, over 18s. Lexus Centres are independent of Lexus Financial Services. Lexus Financial Services is a trading name of Toyota Financial Services (UK) PLC. Registered Office: Great Burgh, Burgh Heath, Epsom, KT18 5UZ. Authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.

The MPG figures quoted are sourced from official EU-regulated test results. They are provided for comparability purposes, and may not reflect actual driving experience. RC 300h F SPORT fuel consumption and CO2 figures: urban 55.3 mpg (5.1 l/100km), extra-urban 56.5 mpg (5.0 l/100km), combined 56.5 mpg (5.0 l/100km), 116 g/km CO2 (18% BIK)

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Khana Bombay Café opens in Headingley Headingley has a new Indianstyle restaurant, Khana Bombay Café. The 120-seat site on North Lane is shedding stereotypes surrounding Indian restaurants and has aimed for a vintage, casual and cosmopolitan vibe. It has been set up by Adam Karim, who co-founded Manchester-based restaurant Rosso with footballer Rio Ferdinand.

Dishes will include the Ruby Karim, commonly known as a Makhani curry, and small Indian tapas-style items, whole and half grilled chickens as well as Indian-spiced, charcoalgrilled lamb chops. Desserts will include twists on traditional classics, such as apple samosas.

The lounge bar area serves local craft beer, ‘Desi’ tea, and cocktails designed by the team at Leeds-based bar Hedonist Project.

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Beautiful Chinese drawing room is a stunning start for Temple Newsam’s new curator After weeks of painstaking protection and preservation, Temple Newsam House’s Chinese drawing room, along with the rest of the Tudor Jacobean mansion, is almost ready to open to the public for the spring and summer.

Also known as The Blue Drawing Room, the stunning room was almost entirely decorated by Lady Isabella Hertford, who lived at Temple Newsam in the 1820s. The extravagant hand-painted wallpaper covered with colourful, exotic birds was a gift from the then Prince of Wales. 20 years later, when she came to put it on the walls, Lady Hertford decided it needed to be more lively, and pasted on birds cut out from her copy of John James Audubon’s famous book Birds of America.

For more information, visit: www.leeds.gov.uk.

New PR and marketing communications executive for ALNO UK ALNO UK has appointed a new PR and marketing communications executive to promote and support the brands of the renowned German kitchen company. Naomi Busuttil joins ALNO UK to fill the former role of Kirsty Darcy, who was promoted to marketing manager last October.

Having previously worked with an integrated PR agency and in-house with the Tom Ford Beauty and Estée Lauder communications teams, Naomi holds essential knowledge of the PR industry and has an in-depth understanding of the luxury consumer market – perfect for her new role at ALNO.

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Twisted Burger Company launches in Ilkley Twisted Burger Company, the much-loved burger restaurant based in Sheffield, has brought their inimitable mix of burgers and beats to Ilkley with a residency in The Yard.

The menu consists of imaginatively named burgers, and a host of sides and desserts. From the Pig Daddy Kane (double beef patty, pulled pork, American cheese, Dead Twisted BBQ sauce, chorizo and apple jam), to the Holy Cluck (double chicken patty, chorizo, American cheese, guacamole, jalapeno salsa), the burgers are a step beyond your usual fare.

Vegetarians and vegans are more-than well catered for with two meat-free burgers, including the vegan Drop Dead Double Stuffed Falaf-Hell Burger (double falafel patty, grilled aubergine, sweet chilli & lime sauce, red onion, vegan minted sour cream), which was designed by Oli Sykes of Bring Me The Horizon and Drop Dead.

There are also craft beers, cocktails, a great wine list, a games room with pool table and some of the region’s finest DJs and musicians.

For more information, visit www.theyardilkley.co.uk.

Harriet, 9, begins fundraising challenge for Bexley Wing Nine-year-old Richmond House School pupil Harriet Williams is aiming to raise £2,700 for Ward 88 in the Bexley Wing at St James’s Hospital by December 2016.

Harriet’s father spent a considerable length of time in Ward 88 when he was being treated for lymphoma. He sadly passed away four years ago and, in his memory, she aims to raise the money to provide free television and phone calls for patients on Ward 88 this Christmas.

Harriet plans to play the piano at events throughout the year, and cycle from Leeds to Liverpool with her mum.

If you wish to help Harriet with her fundraising, visit www.crowdfunding.justgiving.com/heathermccourt.

All aboard the new Moorfield School bus Moorfield School pupils stand proudly with their new school bus. For more information on all that the school has to offer, check out our education special on page 80.

First Career Recruitment Fair at Leeds Bradford® Airport Leeds Bradford® Airport will be hosting a career recruitment fair on Saturday 12 March 10am-2pm.

The airport will be teaming up with over 12 business partners including Jet2.com and the airport’s handling agent, Swissport. The airport itself will be looking for new employees in security, retail and customer service whilst a number of commercial partners including SSP, Superdrug, Flightcare, car hire providers and World Duty Free will be searching for sales, administration and catering staff.

Additional roles on offer will cover passenger services, cabin crew, ticket desk staff, waiters, drivers, and food, beverage and retail assistants.

Free parking is available during the fair. To find out more and to register, visit www.leedsbradfordairport.co.uk/recruitment.

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Hazlewood Castle on the shortlist for prestige award Hazlewood Castle has been shortlisted in the Best Castle Venue category of the inaugural UK Wedding Awards. The venue was chosen by an expert wedding panel, who whittled down hundreds of entries into a prestigious shortlist of the country’ best suppliers.

For more information, visit www.hitched.co.uk/awards.

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Clay target shooting in the heart of Yorkshire 2016 is a big year for the Regional Magazine Company (RMC) as we launch our 30th anniversary celebrations – and we are looking for other businesses who have managed to stand the test of time to join in the fun.

So, if you also set up your business in the year of 1986, congratulations on standing the test of time – and here’s a birthday gift from RMC for you. We are offering a free advert in one of our titles. There’s no catch – it’s as simple as that.

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NS Technology

Make your home a future-ready ‘smart home’ with the help of Finite Solutions.

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ntegrating smart technology into your home not only greatly enhances your family’s entertainment options, but it can also dramatically improve security, efficiency, convenience and ease of use of many everyday functions in your household.

Simon Mathieson of Leeds-based home technology company Finite Solutions talks through how the latest technology can futureproof your home. As an award-winning home technology integrator the first discussion we have with most clients is how to future-proof their homes so that they can capitalise on new technology in years to come.

Whist wireless technology allows more and more smart technologies to function, wireless should still be viewed as a complementary technology, fantastic for hand-held devices and laptops, but still supplementary to installing physical cables during refurbishment or when building a new home. If a carefully considered wiring scheme has been installed from the start, pretty much any technology can be installed later.

The only real exception to the scope of future-proof wiring is intelligent lighting control which provides considerable energy saving, ease of use and security benefits. Because it is wired very differently to conventional lighting it must be fitted during a new build or refurbishment.

Future proofing your property should always be carefully considered. For your home to be truly smart, the cable infrastructure must take in to account linkage with your heating, alarm, lighting, doors and gates, music and TV systems, telephone, broadband as well as utilities such as electric and gas.

Consultation with an expert at the very start of any project is vital to ensure that your long-term requirements are correctly understood and that the systems installed are of the appropriate type to allow smart system integration.

As one of the UK’s leading integrators Finite Solutions has a dedicated 4,000 sq. ft award-winning show house in Leeds which allows clients to view all aspects of integrated smart home technology and guide them towards the most appropriate solution for their home and needs.

To book a private viewing and consultation contact: Finite Solutions 109 Harrogate Road, Yeadon, Leeds, LS19 7BP Tel: 0113 255 4765 2 Queen Street, Cheadle, Cheshire SK8 2DS Tel: 0161 4280374 Unit 8, Talina Centre, 23A Bagleys Lane, London, SW6 2BW www.finitesolutions.co.uk

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