Northside March 2020

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Northside THE QUALITY MAGAZINE FOR LEEDS, HARROGATE & SURROUNDING AREAS

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Food for thought

Wedding supplement

Jay Rayner’s last supper

Wedding venues with a difference ***

With this ring... ***

New season fashions

True romance www.northsidemagazine.co.uk

Real life wedding stories See page 46

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CONTENTS

38 Two couples share their wedding experiences at two local venues

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16 The Diary

Our monthly round-up of what’s happening in your area, plus we speak to comedian Tom Rosenthal

78 Home & Garden

Apply the principles of happiness and harmony into your décor

86 Home Essentials

Dress to impress in new season fashions

95 What would you choose?

Renowned food critic Jay Rayner heads to Yorkshire next month to talk last suppers and more

96 Eating Out

We dine at the Tickled Trout and Chophaus

60 Fashion

Don’t miss our special wedding supplement, Confetti

Spring is almost here and we don’t know about you, but we’re craving lighter fabrics, softer colours, and anything other than hefty wool sweaters and coats. here’s a little inspiration from some local boutiques

30 Interestingly unusual

66 The greatest day of your life

These unique Yorkshire wedding venues will give your special day that ‘wow factor’

Venues, rings, dresses and more... Make it a memorable – and stress-free – celebration with the help of these local experts

38 Real weddings

72 Beauty

We speak to happy couples who tied the knot at the Coniston Hotel and The Pheasant at Harome

54 Ring in the new year

Do you know the difference between engagement rings and wedding rings? And do you need both? Rachel Martin answers your eiquette questions

The secret to good bridal skin is all in the preparation, but if you need a helping hand, these products will enhance your natural beauty

FRONT COVER...

Sam and Virginia Jamieson were happy to share their wedding experience at The Pheasant at Harome. See page 38-39 and 46-47

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‘Sandsend Hotel’ ‘Beer Store on Bramall Lane’

In a career spanning almost 60 years, Joe Scarborough has made the journey from jobbing painter selling his 20x24-inch (“The right size to fit on a council house chimney breast”) depictions of northern life, for a fiver, to international recognition as one of England’s foremost and best-loved artists. His works now command prices of many thousands of pounds and adorn the walls of private homes and galleries and museums around the world.

His colourful, bold and gloriously unique style continues to delight young and old alike and every age in between.

In his own words he is, “an entertainer, a showman, a director of my ensemble cast, and that cast is you”.

‘5pm on the Canal’

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‘Endeavour’

‘Billy Bennett’

Visit https://joescarboroughart.co.uk and check out his Shop and the ‘Gift Selection’, the place where you will find gifts a little bit different for yourself or that special person in your life.

A LIFE IN ART Joe estimates he has completed around 800 oil on canvas paintings. Sadly many of these will no longer exist but since launching an appeal earlier in the year to locate the ‘Lost Joes’ we have catalogued and certified almost 200 leaving many more unaccounted for.

If you own a Joe Scarborough and would like it authenticated, valued and certified by Joe himself, please contact us at: https://joescarboroughart.co.uk or call Steve Eyre, Joe’s authentication expert, on 07850 012686 (this is a free complimentary service). Joe’s website is the home of his original art for sale as well as signed limited edition prints, box canvases and merchandise.

Please help us fill in the gaps from a wonderful and continuing career.

‘Rose Cottage’

‘Royal Exchange’

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The Diary THEATRE MUSIC COMEDY EVENTS EXHIBITIONS FILM FURTHER AFIELD…

Tom Rosenthal Credit: Idil Sukan

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INTERVIEW

Going live COMEDY TV STAR TOM ROSENTHAL HAS TURNED HIS TALENTS TO STAND-UP. HE TALKS TO BRUCE DESSAU ABOUT MANHOOD AND MUCH MORE. itcom fans will know Tom Rosenthal for two roles. As Roman Empire nerd Marcus in ITV2’s Plebs and as Jonny, the perpetually adolescent prankster son in C4’s Friday Night Dinner. But now everyone has a chance to see the real Tom Rosenthal in his first-ever tour, Manhood.

And fans will definitely be seeing the real Rosenthal onstage. The show is very funny but also very honest and very personal. Manhood is all about the fact that Rosenthal was circumcised as a baby and has suffered from psychological distress about this ever since he first realised what had been done to him. He playfully quips that he is doing the show to “avenge the theft of his foreskin.”

Rosenthal has turned his issues into a thoroughly entertaining stand-up show with the help of graphs, statistics, playful jokes and rigid research. He spoke to experts and has thought long and hard – no pun intended – about the subject.

Rosenthal has a Jewish background, but he was not brought up to be Jewish and that was not the reason for the circumcision.

There was a lot of anger towards his parents when he was younger. “Maybe I’m stuck in adolescence. I don’t know.

As soon as I found out what happened to me, I was just constantly searching for a reason that made sense of it and I’ve still not found one. That’s sort of the driving force of the show – going through all the justifications for it being allowed.”

He does want to make the point that he is not actually anti-circumcision. “If you want to choose to do it when you’re old enough, go right ahead. It’s like any other kind of body modification, like a tattoo or a piercing. To do it to a child against their will when they cannot take

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the decision to take that back, it feels as if it’s against our human rights. I want prospective parents to watch my show.

Have a nice night out. Laugh with the boy from the sitcoms with the big nose, but also go away thinking ‘maybe that’s not cool actually’.”

“I’ve always wanted to tour,” he explains. “The nicest thing about it is getting to meet the people who actually watch the TV programmes I’m in. I’m also really proud of Manhood. It’s a show that I always wanted to make. It has a dual purpose for me. Obviously, I wanted to put on the funniest show that I can. But I also want fans to go away thinking about stuff which most people don’t really think about. It’s something that I think is slightly askew with our culture. I should add that this is not your typical comedy show. Most comedy shows will not be an hour about genital cutting practices!”

Rosenthal premiered Manhood at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival last summer to wide acclaim and did some national dates in autumn 2019. Although he finds live performance hard, he is looking forward to hitting the road. “I’m really a molly coddled actor. It has surprised me how tiring live comedy is. Some of my friends seem to be able to walk onstage and just be themselves whereas I’m always nervous. I have the utmost respect for all comedians. I guess by comparison an actor’s life is quite easy.”

Not that he doesn’t suffer for his art.

He has just finished filming the next series of Friday Night Dinner. His voice is croaky from the long days on set and he pulls up a trouser leg to reveal fresh cuts and bruises. “I had to wear shin pads to protect me where the other characters were kicking me. I think Tamsin (Greig,

who plays his mother) was wearing high heels and kicked me in the wrong place.

So actually, for my shins, acting is much harder than stand-up.”

The tour marks a new phase in his career. Although he started out as a stand-up, becoming joint winner of the Leicester Mercury Comedian of the Year Award in 2011 after graduating from London University with a Philosophy degree, acting has taken up most of his time in recent years. “I was reluctant to call myself a comedian despite the fact that I did stand-up. I felt like until you’ve done a tour, you can’t call yourself a comedian. So, one semi-benefit of doing Manhood is that now I’m a little bit more comfortable saying I’m a comedian as I’ve gone to towns, people have paid money to see me and I definitely heard some of them laugh.”

While the subject matter is personal, Rosenthal thinks that the feelings of alienation he talks about are universal.

“I’ve had quite a lot of teenagers coming and I think the story of someone who is at odds with their body is something they can relate to. What makes it interesting though also makes it quite odd.” he chuckles. “The fact that you are watching a guy talking about his penis quite a lot.”

We certainly learn a lot about Rosenthal in his distinctively hilarious show. But for those that know him from television who is he really more like, Marcus or Jonny? “I probably feel I’m more Marcus. He’s a neurotic schemer who thinks that he’s smarter than he is. Whereas Jonny is a sort of teenage boy prankster. Ultimately though, if you combine the two that’s my whole terrible personality!”

Tom Rosenthal’s Manhood tour brings him to the Leeds City Varieties on 4 March.

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New discovery REOPENING IN APRIL, YORK GATE HAS UNDERGONE AN EXCITING REDEVELOPMENT. ork Gate is one of Perennial’s gardens. Perennial is the UK’s only charity looking after people in horticulture and their families at any stage of life.

In April 2020 York Gate will reopen for the season, having undergone exciting redevelopment works to help safeguard its future. You will enter through a brand new admissions and heritage centre displaying the history of York Gate before entering the main garden. It remains at one acre in size with 14 different garden ‘rooms’ influenced by the Arts and Crafts movement and linked by a series of clever vistas. There is much to see within this one-acre gem including a new tropical garden and each garden room offers inspiration for potential in your own garden.

The traditional wildflower meadow is open for families to enjoy the wilder areas of York Gate. Mown paths lead you

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through the tall grass, interspersed with winter flowering fruit trees with the ancient Adel woods as your backdrop.

Swathes of pignut take hold in May, followed by knapweed, vetches and achillea throughout the summer.

After exploring York Gate you can relax in a new cafe serving wholesome homemade food, reflecting the seasons and promoting local produce. The hot and cold menu includes savoury delights, delicious sandwiches, an array of cakes, hot meals and wonderful teas and coffee. Sit on the new sun terrace overlooking the newly created Mediterranean sunken garden.

There is also a private dining room you can book for special occasions. The cafe is open Wednesday to Sunday all year round.

Before you leave, the new shop will be selling gorgeous gifts for garden lovers and you can take a bit of the garden home with you by purchasing plants propagated from the garden in the new plant centre.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Do you have a few hours to spare each week?

Get more involved in your local community whilst having fun and making new friends.

We have volunteer roles available in the cafe, shop, plant sales & admissions.

Join us at our Volunteer open day on 11 March at 11am or 12pm. Don’t worry if you can’t make it, simply get in touch for more information.

0113 267 8240 | yorkgate@perennial.org.uk Garden Open: 1 April - 1 November 2020 Wed - Sun | 11am - 4.30pm Cafe Open and Gifts available all year from April 2020 | Wed - Sun | 10am - 5pm Back Church Lane, Leeds, West Yorkshire LS16 8DW | yorkgate.org.uk

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THE DIARY

EVENTS Stuart Maconie 4 March / Carriageworks Theatre www.carriageworkstheatre.co.uk Stuart Maconie, writer, broadcaster and 6music presenter talks about his brand new book The Nanny State Made Me. Hear Stuart tell the story of Britain’s Welfare State through his own history of growing up a northern working class boy. It was the spirit of our finest hour, the backbone of our post-war greatness, and it promoted some of the boldest and most brilliant schemes this isle has ever produced. But now it’s under threat, and we need to save it.

Armley Print Fest 21 March / Leeds Industrial Museum museumsandgalleries.leeds.gov.uk Armley Print Fest is back by popular demand. Celebrate a little bit of local Leeds heritage with family fun activities, beginner workshops, a local craft fair and live demonstrations to suit every age, interest and ability.

Cosmic Circus – Space Rave Tour 27 March / O2 Academy / www.theforeverland.com Join Macky Gee, Varksi, Taim and Royal Hustle for one of the UK’s most alternative and colourful nights out. Think out-of-this-world decor, extra-terrestrial characters, walkabout alien performers, cosmic confetti explosions, intergalactic glitter stations and loads of space-themed inflatables. Tickets from £15 plus booking fee.

Potty Pots

MUSIC Morrissey

21-22 March / Temple Newsam museumsandgalleries.leeds.gov.uk Follow the Mad Hatter’s trail and take inspiration from the unique designs of teapots from the past to make a teatime card for someone special. Become a butler, maid, master or mistress of the house and prepare afternoon tea for important guests.

6 March / First Direct Arena www.firstdirectarena.com This new limited run of shows, set to kick off the launch of the ‘I Am Not A Dog On A Chain’ album, promise to be a not-to-be missed affair if reaction to the US dates is any indication, with reviews praising the powerful performances as some of Morrissey’s best ever, while continually commenting on the strength of his “ageless” vocals.

Planet Earth II: Live in Concert 28 March / First Direct Arena www.firstdirectarena.com Experience sensational footage from the BAFTA and EMMY® award winning BBC series which guarantees to bring audiences closer to the planet’s spellbinding animals, landscapes and wildlife dramas than ever before.

Joe & Dianne Show 29 March / First Direct Arena www.firstdirectarena.com Expect music, comedy and of course a little bit of dance in this never-before-seen variety show from Strictly Come Dancing finalists, Joe Sugg and Dianne Buswell.

The show will give audiences a fantastic evening of performance, full of glitz, magic and plenty of laughs, guaranteed to leave fans of all ages spellbound.

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James Arthur BALLET Geisha 14-21 March / Leeds Grand Theatre www.leedsgrandtheatre.com Northern Ballet kicks off its new 50th anniversary season with a haunting tale of sisterhood and sacrifice. In Geisha, by choreographer Kenneth Tindall, Aiko and Okichi are inseparable until a collision between East and West begins to change their lives forever. Bound to be hospitable to their western visitors, the two young geishas find themselves irrevocably set on different paths.

11 March / First Direct Arena www.firstdirectarena.com The last few years have been remarkable for James. He was recently awarded a disc for reaching a billion streams on Spotify with his No.1 global hit ‘Say You Won’t Let Go’. Only 18 records have achieved a billion streams on Spotify in history, and James is one of ten artists globally to do this including Drake, Ed Sheeran and Justin Bieber.

The Who 25 March / First Direct Arena www.firstdirectarena.com Following their stunning return to Wembley Stadium in July, the legendary rock band are back with a full orchestra to announce a date at the first direct arena for 2020, along with a brand new studio album entitled ‘WHO’ – their first in 13 years.

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THE DIARY

COMEDY Jenny Éclair

THEATRE Oliver Twist

7 March / Carriageworks Theatre www.carriageworkstheatre.co.uk The first woman to win the Perrier - the UK’s top comedy award - in 1995, Jenny Éclair has also found fame as the author of four critically acclaimed novels.

Her latest, Inheritance, combines incredible poignancy and unforgettable characters, all with Jenny Eclair’s trademark wit.

28 February-21 March / Leeds Playhouse leedsplayhouse.org.uk Adapted by award-winning playwright Bryony Lavery, this bold, brutal and beautiful new version of Oliver Twist sends you on a dark adventure through the twisted streets of London.

Rob Beckett 8 March / Leeds Grand Theatre www.leedsgrandtheatre.com Rob Beckett is back on tour with a brand-new stand-up show – Wallop. It’s been a busy few years for the Mouth of the South and he’s coming to see you to fill you in and make you laugh.

Stewart Lee 23-25 March / Leeds Playhouse leedsplayhouse.org.uk Snowflake/Tornado is a double-bill two new 60-minute sets, performed back to back each night. Tornado questions Stew’s position in the comedy marketplace after Netflix mistakenly lists his show as “reports of sharks falling from the skies are on the rise again.

Nobody on the Eastern Seaboard is safe”. Whilst Snowflake questions his worth in a society demolishing the liberal values he has been keen to espouse in a fairy-tale landscape of winter wonder.

Standard: Elite 12 March / Giggleswick Theatre www.giggleswick.org.uk/rwt Manchester-based Hidden Track is a multi-award-winning interactive and game theatre company, pioneering new adventures in theatre. Fresh from the Edinburgh Fringe, Standard: Elite looks at breaking class barriers in inventive ways.

Missing People 12-21 March / Leeds Playhouse leedsplayhouse.org.uk Sakiko is nervous. She is introducing her fiancée to her parents for the first time at home in Japan. Whilst brother Hiroki got married close to home, Sakiko’s got to break the news that their wedding will be in London. But under the surface, something isn’t right.

A thrilling, bilingual show and first

co-production between Leeds Playhouse and Kani Public Arts Center in Japan.

Dead Good 19 March / Giggleswick Theatre www.giggleswick.org.uk/rwt Vamos Theatre’s Dead Good received its world premiere at the London International Mime Festival. With no spoken word, this show is entirely in mime using masked actors.

On Your Feet!

23-28 March / Leeds Grand Theatre www.leedsgrandtheatre.com Direct from London and featuring many of the original West End cast, this is the inspiring true love story of Emilio and Gloria Estefan and charts their journey from its origins in Cuba, onto the streets of Miami and finally to international superstardom. Featuring all of their smash hits including Rhythm Is Gonna Get You, Conga, Get On Your Feet, Don’t Want To Lose You Now, Dr. Beat and 1-2-3.

FILM Onward 6 March Disney Pixar’s new film is set in a suburban fantasy world and centres around two teenage elf brothers who embark on a quest to discover if there is still magic out there. Tom Holland, Chris Pratt and Octavia Spencer provide the voices.

The cast of Cabaret Credit: TheOtherRichard

A Quiet Place 2

Cabaret

20 March Following the events at home, the Abbott family now face the terrors of the outside world in this sequel. Forced to venture into the unknown, they realize the creatures that hunt by sound are not the only threats lurking beyond the sand path.

3-7 March / Leeds Grand Theatre / www.leedsgrandtheatre.com Directed by National Theatre Artistic Director Rufus Norris, the production has enjoyed two smash hit West End runs at The Lyric and The Savoy theatres. Kander and Ebb’s Cabaret features show-stopping choreography, dazzling costumes and iconic songs Money Makes The World Go Round, Maybe This Time, Cabaret and more.

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PROMOTION

Auxerre leads the way in the 2019 Lincoln Handicap at Doncaster Pictures by Andrew Kelly Photography

The flat is back!

OFFICIALLY OPENING THE UK FLAT TURF SEASON, THE UNIBET LINCOLN RACEDAY SHOWCASES WORLD-CLASS RACING AT THE HEART OF DONCASTER ON TOWN MOOR. THE HIGHLIGHT OF THE RACE CARD IS THE UNIBET LINCOLN, A HERITAGE HANDICAP WORTH £100,000 IN PRIZE MONEY.

Why is the Raceday called the Lincoln?

The UNIBET Lincoln has run at Doncaster since 1965 when it was transferred from the former Lincoln Racecourse. The race itself has run since 1849 and is a race rich in history. The Lincoln Handicap is in fact one half of the Spring Double with The Grand National held two weeks later. However, winning the double is no easy feat. In fact the only jockey to have ever won both legs was Dave Dick way back in 1956!

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Back to 2020, and will jockey James Doyle score a hat-trick, having won the race on the last two outings, first in 2018 on Adeybb and again in 2019 on Auxerre – he’s surely one to watch.

And after a cold bleak winter with unfortunate abandonments the racecourse team is excited to welcome the flat back in style. Entertainment for the UNIBET Lincoln includes music from Brass Band ‘Flat Cap Brass’ and a live performance from Chasing Mumford, the official Mumford & Sons tribute.’ Grandstand Tickets are just £20 and flat caps are a must-wear item.

Of course, racing is free for U18s and the launch of Magical World of Racing on 29 March has all the markings of a fantastic family day out.

On arrival visit Professor Dumblecaster (see what we did there) and his magical cap, children can then make their own wand and learn a spell or two, before Professor Pout inducts them into the Magical World of Racing.

Take a turn on a FREE Unicorn Ride (even the ponies are joining in), but beware of the smoke breathing dragon, with his impressive 18ft wings who will be making appearances throughout the

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Can James Doyle score a hat-trick of Lincoln victories?

day, as he hunts down his baby... yes that’s right two dragons!

To top the day off, there’s all the fun of the fair, and an owl display by Wild Owls, and yes you heard it right, Doncaster’s first Shetland Unicorn Race!

A family ticket to the Magical World of Racing is just £20. All wizards welcome!

The annual Cheltenham Preview evening is also back on 4 March. Racing pundits and a National Hunt Trainer and jockey will be among the leading line-up that will be sharing tips ahead of the Cheltenham Festival. Priced at just £16 and including a pie and pea supper, prebooking is essential for this event.

Sticking with Cheltenham and the racecourse have added an extra fixture to this year’s card – none other than the Cheltenham Chaser Raceday. A perfect opportunity to enjoy the action from Cheltenham but from the comfort of Doncaster. The Cheltenham Festival will

be shown on screens, in addition to seven exciting National Hunt Races at Doncaster.

Finally; the recent announcements of Shed Seven and Supergrass gives plenty to look forward to as we look ahead to a summer of fantastic music, exciting racing and of course those all-important family days out at Doncaster Racecourse.

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PROMOTION

Ain’t no party like a Popworld party CALLING ALL CHEEKY GIRLS, VENGA BOYS AND DANCING QUEENS! EVERYONE’S FAVOURITE SPOT FOR CHEESY TUNES IS BRINGING THE BEST OF THE 90’S AND EARLY 00’S POP TO LEEDS THIS SUMMER. f all you ever wanted was to relive the 90’s/early 00’s golden era of pop, and you never had a dream come true before, now if you chance to bring it all back with the first ever Popworld Festival.

Cha cha slide your way over to Millennium Square Leeds on Saturday 1st August where Popworld will be bringing everything you love about them, plus seven iconic acts, to the stage.

Put your hands up and lose control to Fatman Scoop, sing-a-long to all the S Club classics and keep on movin’ all night long to the boys from 5ive!

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2019 tour, Peter Andre will be performing all his biggest hits, including everyone’s favourite ‘Mysterious Girl’.

The comic from your childhood and Yorkshire native turned killer DJ, Paul Chuckle of the Chuckle Brothers, will be bringing a non-stop set absolutely packed with pop anthems!

And who could forget an

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appearance from the duo once named ‘the worst pop act ever’ by Pete Waterman, the Cheeky Girls! Shows what he knew – with four top 10 hits and their iconic high energy performances, the audience are in for a pop-tastic night.

The one-day festival runs from 5.30pm till 10.45pm, but the night doesn’t stop there, with the official Popworld Festival after parties at Popworld Briggate Street, Popworld Cookridge Street and Walkabout, Woodhouse Lane keeping the party going.

Cha cha real smooth over to https://bit.ly/popworld_festival for tickets and more information

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PROMOTION

Public unveiling DESIGNER MAKERS FROM ALL OVER THE COUNTRY EXHIBIT AT THE BRITISH CRAFT TRADE FAIR THIS APRIL. he British Craft Trade Fair (BCTF) opens its doors to the public for the first time in its 45-year history; Saturday 4 April is the date for your diary!

A real treat and often described as the best gallery in the world, BCTF will not disappoint. No other fair in the UK offers this selection and choice of solely British handmade items.

Most retail events attract exhibitors from the local area but not at BCTF – they come from all over the UK, South Coast, Home Counties, West Country, Wales, Jersey, Isle of Man, Scotland, Northern Ireland, Southern Ireland and of course the Midlands and the North.

And it’s all under one roof.

Some fantastic artists will be returning this year along with some extremely talented new arrivals. Unique in style and creativity the minds just boggles.

Glass designers are pushing the boundaries and creating new methods

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and achieve fantastic results.

Ceramics functional and sculptural transcend the norm embracing traditional techniques with modern designs.

Textiles take on a new life with digital art playing an important part in pushing this medium forward, not only for fashion and home furnishings but also for home accessories and lifestyle products.

Jewellery makers create unique wearable art, a piece to suit every personality from the shy and reserved to the outrageous and loud BCTF has it all.

Ticket price £10 for adults and children 12 years and over. Under 12’s go free.

You can buy tickets through the website www.bctf.co.uk Follow BCTF on Instagram: @bctf_harrogate/ Facebook: @britishcrafttradefair The British Craft Trade Fair Yorkshire Event Centre Great Yorkshire Showground, Harrogate, HG2 8QZ

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Interestingly unusual THESE UNIQUE YORKSHIRE WEDDING VENUES WILL GIVE YOUR SPECIAL DAY THAT ‘WOW FACTOR’, WRITES RACHEL MARTIN. hat do you want from your dream Yorkshire wedding venue?

If the answer is interestingly unusual, these venues will be right up your aisle. Whether you want to say “I do” in a quiet fairytale clearing in the woods or go a little wild, the most important thing is that your day feels as special as it is.

To help you find the perfect venue, we’ve done the hard yards for you and tracked down some of the quirkiest, chicest, coolest and most interesting wedding reception venues across the region. From iconic landmarks to a gorgeous Georgian island, read on for the wedding venues proving Yorkshire ceremonies are where it’s at.

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Kelham Island Museum The museum began welcoming visitors in 1982, serving as a collection of items related to Sheffield’s industrial history. Today, it also provides a stunning setting for weddings and other special occasions, boasting historical charm and an abundance of photo opportunities with unforgettable backdrops.

The distinctive Victorian building offers to-be-weds and their loved ones a one-of-a-kind facility in which to celebrate and make lots of precious memories.

It includes original features and interactive galleries for guests to view and tales from those who worked throughout the Industrial Revolution. Couples can choose to hold their big day in one of several spaces available, including the Millowners Arms and the main body of the museum.

They may also opt for the museum’s upper gallery, a customisable area with room for Image courtesy Fox Moon Photography a dance floor and a live band or DJ.

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North Yorkshire Moors Railway It’s full steam ahead if you want a wedding setting unlike any other because you can tie the knot on the North Yorkshire Moors Railway. Ever since the first legal “I do” on Platform Two of Pickering Station back in July 2016, loved-up couples in search of a unique marriage ceremony have followed suit.

The Grade II listed building is surrounded by gleaming steel, burnished teak and the leafy Yorkshire scenery.

Demand has been steadily growing thanks to word of mouth from this unusual but captivating setting. After your vows, enjoy drinks on the terrace and pictures on the footplate, before being whisked away on a private steam train to Grosmont. Afternoon tea and refreshments will be served onboard, so help yourself to a finger sandwich or freshly baked fruit scone as the panoramic vistas whisk past outside.

The Crucible If you love a night at the theatre, get married on the Crucible Theatre stage under the beautiful twinkling ceiling or in the floor-to-ceiling windowed Adelphi Room that looks out over Sheffield’s Tudor Square, and host your wedding breakfast in the foyer or studio theatre.

If you’re planning a big wedding, the theatre can hold up to 980 guests, all with an excellent view of your vows. You can even hold your ceremony on the set of one of their productions and when possible, take photos in the Lyceum auditorium, a stunning traditional and theatrical backdrop.

Chatsworth House Chatsworth is the perfect place to say “I do” with a spectacular wedding in the heart of the stunning Derbyshire countryside and Peak District. If you are looking for something extra special, then the Chatsworth House wedding is perfect for you.

The spectacular Painted Hall is licensed to hold civil ceremonies and civil partnerships and Chatsworth couples will be able to tie the knot on the steps of the Great Stairs in this truly magnificent setting.

Whatever the weather, whatever the season, Chatsworth provides the perfect backdrop for your day.

From the acres of parkland across the estate to the beautifully maintained garden, you are bound to find your ideal spot for those all-important photos and memories that last a lifetime.

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The photo opportunities are incredible, and it comes with that famously friendly Yorkshire welcome, a range of packages and complete versatility of the vineyard to make your dream wedding come true with bespoke options for an indoor or outdoor ceremony, outdoor blessing or magical twilight wedding.

Waterton Park Hotel

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What’s so special about Waterton Park Hotel? Oh, not much. It’s only an enormous Georgian island mansion surrounded by a 26-acre lake, accessible by a picture-perfect iron footbridge. In all seriousness, Waterton Park Hotel is one of the north’s coolest and most unusual wedding venues, voted “Yorkshire’s Most Romantic” by the English Wedding Awards in 2019.

This isolated paradise has everything a loved-up couple could want for their big day, and the eye-watering vistas don’t stop at the water’s edge either. Once you’re back on dry land, the vivid green parkland stretches out as far as the eye can see. So, after your picturesque wedding reception buffet or BBQ, feel free take a wander back over the bridge and see what delights Waterton Park’s outer reaches have to offer.

A dream wedding is every couple’s fantasy, but what if we told you the ultimate fantasy wedding is waiting for you in God’s Own Country? That’s the aim of North Shire, a pictureperfect family farm set in six acres of rolling countryside.

Their big secret is the grassroofed Hobbit house that acts as the bridal suite – North Yorkshire becomes Middle Earth. That’s not all, though, the wedding itself takes on a fairytale enchantment, with fireworks, music and even fire-breathers available to delight and dazzle the wedding party. Once the party’s over, your guests can pick from gypsy caravans, shepherd huts or even bell tents for their accommodation, while you head back to the Shire House for a cosy night in a Hobbit hole under the stars.

Camp Katur A truly unique and rustic wedding venue is something that many couples desire, and our recommendations for you would be Camp Katur. The 250-acre manor estate has the capacity to host weddings in marquees, tipis, yurts and even their very own rustic barn. With a woodland of tall pine trees as your backdrop, what more could you possibly ask for?

Camp Katur doesn’t hold a civil weddings license, and most couples go to a registry office a couple of days before their special day to sign the legal documents. You can then hold your ceremony at Camp Katur wherever you like, whenever you want, and how you want, making your ceremony unique and special to you both.

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Yorkshire Wildlife Park We all know weddings can get a little wild, but not usually this wild. If you’re looking for unusual wedding venues, Yorkshire Wildlife Park is just the place. By partnering up with the four-star Crown Hotel in nearby Bawtry, you can tie the knot surrounded by wildlife.

Set against the park’s stunning backdrop, you’ll start your magical day in the park’s panoramic Outlook Suite. Once the ceremony’s finished, it’s time to get up close and personal with the animals, with photos at one of their wildlife reserves – visit the giraffes, lemurs, the tiger walkway or polar exhibit. You and your guests will get the run of the park for two full hours, before the evening’s food and festivities continue in the Outlook Suite or shift into the Tsavo Lodge marquee – the choice is yours.

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Scenic setting AS THEIR FAVOURITE LOCAL HAUNT, SAM AND HATTIE HORSFALL HAD NO HESITATION IN CHOOSING THE CONISTON HOTEL FOR THEIR WEDDING CELEBRATIONS.

n 5 May 2019, Sam and Hattie held their countryside wedding at the beautiful Coniston Hotel in Skipton, set within the grounds of a breath-taking 1,400-acre estate. Northside caught up with the newlyweds to discover more about their big day and how the scenic setting stole the hearts of the soon to be bride and groom.

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When and how did Sam propose?

We had planned a weekend away in Harrogate for my birthday and over dinner one evening he popped the question. We had spent the day browsing all the quaint boutiques and beautiful rings in the jewellers but I never could have imagined what he had planned and that he was about to pop the question.

The Bannister family and incredible team presented such a beautiful setting and bespoke package that was just made for us – we couldn’t refuse.

Did you work with any local suppliers?

We wanted a rustic style to our wedding and chose two florists to replicate our vision. Our close friend Katie from Kathleen’s Florist in Burnley prepared our stunning bouquets and dressed the church at Gargrave. While the wonderful Jill from Catkins of Settle was left to her own devises to dress the marquee – and it was nothing short of perfect.

We choose Charlotte Boothman from LottieDesigns to capture the day, as we absolutely loved her work and personality when she photographed my cousin’s wedding. She really encapsulates the moment and managed to inject a lot of fun into the proceedings, too. Her partner, Dave owns Dave Bone Films and joined us to capture the celebrations on film, so that we can always relive those special moments.

Why did you choose a wedding at The Coniston Hotel?

What did you wear?

It’s our favourite local haunt. We did look around a couple of other venues but we were drawn back to the Coniston each time as it really meant something to us.

It’s actually a funny story; as the dress I wore on the day was the very first dress I tried on, but not the very first dress I bought. As time went on, my gut feeling told me I’d bought

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the wrong dress and so I took my very honest sister along to a fitting – and rightly so, as the moment she saw me she said: “no way”. A couple more dresses and a lot of tears later, I fell back in love with the original dress, which was Eden by Ella Rosa from Lulu Browns of Whalley. The staff were simply amazing and helped me finish my ensemble with beautiful accessories.

“We did look around a couple of other venues but we were drawn back to the Coniston each time as it really meant something to us.”

What about the finishing touches? Did you have a theme in mind?

We set a country theme, as we both love the outdoors and being part of our local farming community and intertwined a number of personal touches into to the day; one being Sam’s pride and joy (and work horse), his tractor.

Our family shares a love for cars and so my dad’s esteemed collection, which included his brand-new Ferrari, acted as our wedding cortège. We also love a proper Sunday roast and so our main meal consisted of a joint of beef per table – but with a twist. Each came with a personal carver who wore a pinafore and chef ’s hat, which injected a bit of fun into the evening.

Our personal highlight was the firework display that took place over the beautiful Coniston Lake. It had been arranged in secret by my mum and was a spectacular surprise for everyone, including Sam and me.

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Simply stunning FROM THE MOMENT A COUPLE STEPS THROUGH THE DOOR, THE TEAM AT THORPE PARK HOTEL AND SPA ARE ON HAND TO BRING YOUR VISION TO LIFE. horpe Park Hotel and Spa is located a short drive away from central Leeds, meaning guests can enjoy a relaxing escape in a quiet location, and still be less than 20 minutes from the bustling city centre. With everything under one roof, including an award-winning spa and beautifully designed guest bedrooms, Thorpe Park is an ideal wedding location.

When it comes to making their guest’s dreams a reality, Thorpe Park’s wedding co-ordinators are dedicated to their client’s needs. From the moment a couple step through the door until the big day arrives, the events team are experts at bringing a vision to life.

Whether the guest list is vast or intimate, Thorpe Park has licensed suites to suit. The Thorpe Suite is a stunning space with simple, elegant styling that can be transformed into the couple’s dream setting by the creative team. With a private bar and space for up to 160 evening guests, the Thorpe Suite is ideal for larger celebrations.

For those looking for a more intimate setting, the hotel has the Gallery Suite for up to 90 guests or can offer private dining in the restaurant, complete with access to the alfresco terrace, for smaller groups of up to 50.

As most people know, the food can make or break a wedding. Thorpe Park’s chefs are passionate about creating delicious, complementary menus to suit any theme or celebration. Only fresh, seasonal ingredients are used in our dishes, and as part of the organisation of the big day, couples will be invited to sample Thorpe Park’s wedding menus.

Starters include mouth-watering dishes such as Parma ham with British salami, pickles and toasted sourdough, and

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baked tart of spinach with parmesan, rocket and essence of beetroot. Mains are a feast of braised blades of beef with caramelised shallots in a red wine and thyme jus, and roasted fillets of cod with vine tomato sauce.

Before guests try a slice of wedding cake, they’ll be able to indulge in Thorpe Park’s delicious dessert menu of choux pastry profiteroles with toasted almonds and chocolate sauce, or lemon tart with citrus mascarpone cream.

After a dream wedding day, Thorpe Park newlyweds can escape to their

luxurious Honeymoon Suite complete with four-poster bed, where a bottle of chilled Champagne awaits. The following morning, after a sumptuous breakfast, you can join your guests in the spa for a swim, treatments, or simply to unwind.

On your anniversary, re-live the big day with a one-night stay at your wedding venue, compliments of Thorpe Park Hotel and Spa. To find out more about hosting your wedding at Thorpe Park Hotel and Spa, contact their wedding co-ordinator on 0113 264 1000.

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Stylishly unique THE PHEASANT HOTEL IN HAROME IS A STUNNING SETTING FOR YOUR WEDDING OR SPECIAL CELEBRATION. idden away in the quaint North Yorkshire village of Harome, overlooking the duck pond, sits the Pheasant Hotel, a former blacksmiths shop that still holds much of its original rustic charm.

In recent years the hotel has fast become a foodie paradise with its awardwinning restaurant building up a stellar reputation largely by word of mouth but particularly since scooping the top spot for the much coveted ‘Best Restaurant 2017’ at the Welcome to Yorkshire White Rose Awards. In 2019 they won the Bronze Award in these prestigious awards – this time in the ‘Taste of England’ category – which takes them through to the national finals in June.

Head Chef/Owner Peter Neville – who draws upon his experience gained when working for Claude Bosi at Hibiscus in London and, nearer to home, with Andrew Pern at The Star Inn – owns and runs the Pheasant with his business partner Jacquie Pern. Peter cooks what he likes to eat himself and his menus have evolved over the years to reflect his interests in foraged ingredients and local produce, which culminates in dishes with fresh, clean, deceptively simple flavours and presentation.

The front of house team and the smooth running of the hotel is expertly led by Jacquie, whose exquisite taste and keen eye for stylish interior detail can be seen throughout. Her aim is to offer the perfect room for everyone, from romantic

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hideaways to family and dog friendly homes from home in the courtyard to the luxurious duplex Pheasant Suite.

The Pheasant Hotel is a unique location perfect for special occasions and family celebrations, and is particularly perfectly suited for intimate weddings, from 20 to 80 people.

It has stylish, but cosy, public rooms for entertaining your guests and great locations for photographs, all in striding distance. Add to this delicious food, fine wines, dedicated staff and superb facilities, and the package is hard to beat.

The Pheasant Hotel is licensed for wedding and civil ceremonies or there is also the option of a traditional church wedding at Saint Saviour’s in Harome, literally opposite the hotel.

In good weather, the terrace at the Pheasant is the ideal setting for the ceremony or drinks reception with canapés, and allows guests to mingle and relax.

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exclusively by your party. Having exclusive use of the hotel means that all 16 stylishly furnished bedrooms (including the two family/dog friendly cottages) and the public areas are at the guests’ disposal, including the cosy bar, stylish conservatory and comfy lounge and not forgetting the indoor heated swimming pool.

Where the length of stay permits, there are a good number of walks in the area, as well as tourist attractions, such as Helmsley Castle, North York Moors Railway, Rievaulx Abbey, Nunnington Hall and Castle Howard all in close proximity, and the North Sea coast is less than an hour away.

The Pheasant holds a variety of events and offers several special breaks throughout the year – details of which can be found on the website.

The Pheasant Hotel Mill Street, Harome North Yorkshire, YO62 5JG Tel: 01439 771241 www.thepheasanthotel.com

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THE PHEASANT HOTEL – HAROME –

The Pheasant Hotel, hidden away in its own quiet corner of Harome village, is a unique location which is perfect for special occasions, and particularly perfectly suited for intimate weddings – from 20 to 80 people! This beautiful, sixteen-bedroomed Country Hotel has stylish, but cosy, public rooms for entertaining your guests and great locations for photographs, all in striding distance. Add to this delicious food, dedicated staff and superb facilities and the package is hard to beat.

The Pheasant is licensed for wedding and civil ceremonies or there is also the option of a traditional church wedding at Saint Saviour’s in Harome, literally opposite the hotel.

In good weather, the Terrace at the Pheasant is the ideal setting for your ceremony or drinks reception with canapés, and allows guests to mingle and relax, whilst the

‘newly weds’ pose in the garden, near the mill pond or any number of other locations, for romantic wedding photographs.

If you choose the Pheasant for your big day we can keep the entire hotel exclusive to your party. Having exclusive use of the hotel means that all of our 16 stylishly furnished bedrooms (including our two family/dog friendly suites) and the public areas are at your disposal, including the cosy bar, stylish conservatory and comfy lounge and not forgetting the indoor heated swimming pool, which is perfect for groups of family and friends over a variety of age groups.

For an informal discussion and to view the Pheasant please contact our Hotel Director, Jacquie Pern.

“We couldn’t have chosen a better venue for our wedding! The Pheasant was just wonderful and everything we wanted! From the minute we stepped in to the hotel Jacquie couldn’t have been more helpful and the day itself was simply magical. Our family and friends were equally impressed and are still talking about the whole day. Chef Peter excelled himself with our wedding breakfast and the cheese wedding cake was superb! The whole weekend was finished off with a delicious Yorkshire breakfast on the Sunday morning - we didn’t want to leave! Thank you to everyone at the Pheasant - all we can say is ‘Absolute Perfection’!” Mr & Mrs W, July 2019

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Sunshine celebration THE OPPORTUNITY TO HOST THEIR WEDDING BREAKFAST OUTSIDE MOVED THE PHEASANT AT HAROME TO THE TOP OF SAM AND VIRGINIA JAMIESON’S LIST. am and Virginia said “I do” on a balmy Saturday in September at the stunning Pheasant Hotel, nestled in the picturesque North Yorkshire village of Harome.

Here, they tell Northside what led them to fall head over heels with the 18th century venue (and each other) and to planning their dream day at one of the region’s most spectacular locations.

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How did you meet?

We both moved to York a number of years ago and met through mutual friends when they introduced us at a party, and we’ve been inseparable ever since.

When and how did Sam propose?

Sam planned an incredible proposal. We travelled to Lake Como in Italy and on the first night we were looking out over the lake from our balcony – with mountains in the background and lights glistening on the water – and that was the moment he asked me to be his wife. He took my breath away and I said “yes” instantly. We spent the rest of our stay exploring and enjoying our time together as an engaged couple, it was unforgettable.

Why did you choose a wedding at The Pheasant Hotel?

My family have been regulars at The Pheasant for some years now and the warm welcome we always receive combined with the beautiful setting made the decision easy. We also wanted to host our wedding breakfast outside, to capture a real sense of being back in Italy and their sun-soaked terrace and grounds were the perfect space to do that.

As we had dined at The Pheasant many times before, we were familiar with the layout and were confident that it would work well for us and our guests.

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choice and planning being the least stressful components of the entire experience.

Tell us a little bit about your big day.

Our ceremony was held at Hovingham Church. It was important to us both to have a small and intimate wedding with only close family and friends in attendance. Hovingham provided the informal feel we wanted so beautifully and we lined the aisle with candlelit lanterns and stunning gypsophila.

Large trees framed the altar, surrounded by more candlelight to create a romantic setting and when we said our vows it felt like it was only Sam and I in the room. It was a very special moment.

At the top of the list for our reception was to hold our wedding breakfast on the outdoor terrace and so we put our trust in the Great British weather. As luck would have it, it was a glorious day and our photographer, Chris Milner, was brilliant at capturing the moments we will treasure forever.

Our wedding flowers were supplied locally by Kymm Queen, who was incredible at turning our ideas into amazing arrangements. My particular favourite was the canopy of florets over the terrace, which Kymm created by hand and looked stunning.

are looking forward to returning to celebrate our first wedding anniversary, and to reminiscing on such a memorable and special day. We would like to say a huge thank to Jacquie, Peter and all the team at The Pheasant for everything they did to make our wedding day not only unforgettable for us, but such a happy occasion for all of our friends and family.

Did you set a theme?

We wanted a traditional British wedding with subtle Italian influences, as we love to visit as often as we can and enjoy so much of the culture. There were nods to Italy and in particular our trip to Lake Como reflected through many of the finer details, such as the wine, foliage arrangements, table names and music throughout the afternoon and early evening.

With the help of Jacquie, we captured the essence of an Italian late summer in a rural North Yorkshire setting. One that was also accessible to all of our older family members – it really was the best of both worlds.

What did you eat?

Chef-patron Peter Neville served up a smorgasbord of mouth-watering food and all our guests commented on how delicious every dish was. On arrival we were greeted with champagne and a stunning selection of canapés, with just some of our favourites including the incredibly moreish ham hock fritters and goats cheese quiche. The wedding breakfast showcased a spectacular king prawn and heritage tomato cocktail, followed by a main of melt-in-the-mouth 60-day aged fillet of beef with pommes Anna. Rounding off a delightful dining experience was a silky strawberry and vanilla cream dessert with sorbet. Everything was just perfect and we could not have asked for anything more.

What would say to other couples thinking of planning a wedding at The Pheasant Hotel?

The Pheasant provided us with everything we could have hoped for: a beautiful venue, delicious food, impeccable service, and even a sunshine-filled afternoon. The team were pivotal in helping us to achieve our dream wedding and Jacquie was incredible; helping to providing us with all the options and ideas available – nothing was too much trouble.

We booked the entire hotel (including all of the bedrooms) as we wanted our guests to fully relax and enjoy the weekend and the entire team could not have made the experience easier – even when we were faced with last-minute changes.

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Ring in the new year DO YOU KNOW THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN ENGAGEMENT RINGS AND WEDDING RINGS? AND DO YOU NEED BOTH? RACHEL MARTIN ANSWERS YOUR EIQUETTE QUESTIONS.

o, your partner chose the perfect engagement ring – big congratulations are in order. But what’s really the difference between engagement rings and wedding rings?

And, if you love your engagement ring so much, do you also need to get a coordinating wedding ring to match?

Can you simply wear your engagement ring after you’re married instead, or would that be bucking tradition a bit too much? Is it acceptable to even wear your wedding band on the opposite ring finger? We’re here to weigh in on all your burning engagement and wedding ring etiquette questions.

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Engagement Ring vs. Wedding Ring: What’s the difference?

Traditional engagement rings characteristically have one dominant stone, which either stands alone or is surrounded by additional smaller stones.

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that you receive during the wedding ceremony and wear from then on. Additionally, there’s also a major price difference between traditional engagement and wedding rings. Even if the wedding ring has stones, their total carat weight is usually less than the engagement ring and for that reason, a wedding ring costs significantly less than an engagement ring.

You can, of course, throw tradition out the window. According to industry experts, women are now having more of a say in the designing of their ring and not only are brides parting with tradition, but they’re opting to diversify their engagement and wedding ring selections, with wedding bands offering the opportunity to embrace more flair.

The history of engagement and wedding rings Since ancient Egyptian times, engagement rings have been regarded as a symbol of love and commitment; their rings crafted out of plants growing along the Nile River.

The ancient Romans were the first to place the engagement ring on the left ring finger, believing it directly connected to the heart and in 1477,

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“Traditionally, you wear your engagement ring and wedding ring stacked on the fourth finger of your left hand. As far as how to stack them: tradition holds that the bride wears the wedding band inside the engagement ring so that it’s closer to her heart.”

Archduke Maximillian presented the first recorded diamond engagement ring to his beloved Mary of Burgundy. Before this event, engagement rings consisted mostly of plain metal bands or less expensive gemstones. Maximillian’s diamond ring sparked a trend in Europe and across the world.

During these earlier centuries, diamond engagement rings represented who the woman was committed to and it showcased the social and financial status of the man she was marrying. The ring, which is in the form of a circle, is a sacred symbol. With no beginning and end, the circular ring signifies wholeness, completeness and eternity.

How to wear your engagement and wedding rings Traditionally, you wear your engagement ring and wedding ring stacked on the fourth finger of your left hand. As far as how to stack them: tradition holds that the bride wears the wedding band inside the engagement ring so that it’s closer to her heart.

Some like to wear their engagement ring on one hand and wedding band on the other, especially if they’re diversely designed rings that can’t be stacked.

When to pick out wedding bands Industry experts suggests that couples pick out wedding bands at least two months before the wedding; that way, you can account for any lastminute wedding planning details that might pop up while your rings are already in production. If you’re unsure about the kind of wedding band you want initially, wear your engagement ring for a few months before you choose the wedding ring.

Your preferences might change, so take your engagement ring for a spin to get a better grasp of the wedding band you’re envisioning closer to the wedding day.

Do you need both an engagement and wedding ring?

Ultimately, this really comes down to personal preference. If you like the traditional look, then yes, of course. Whether you’re adding an eternity band set with pavé diamonds or a plain metal band, a wedding ring/engagement ring stack is a timeless and beautiful look.

Rings on their own, of course, are also gorgeous and instead of a separate engagement ring and wedding ring combination, some people opt for only a single ring. Why? Single rings can be more comfortable and less fussy than a stacked band and engagement ring combo and it’s one less ring to have to worry about losing, and you don’t have to worry about two rings perfectly lining up, either (it can sometimes be tricky to find a wedding band that matches and lines up perfectly with your engagement ring if they’re not purchased at the same time). You can also make a bigger investment in a single standout ring.

The bottom line? There’s no right or wrong answer when it comes to choosing, designing or wearing engagement and wedding rings.You can wear none, one, two, three rings – the only rule you should follow is to make sure you choose whatever makes sense to you.

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of Pudsey Fabulous Day Wear & Occasion Wear with beautiful accessories for the perfect look

Stunning Evening Wear & Accessories Mother of the Bride & Groom Specialists

76 Galloway Lane, Pudsey, Leeds LS28 8LE Telephone: 01274 660880

www.ragdollofpudsey.co.uk

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9-15 The Grove, Promenade, Ilkley, LS29 8AF Tel: 01943 603072 www.theilkleyshoecompany.com One of Yorkshire’s largest stockists of Loake, Cheaney, Barker, Trickers and Sebago shoes.

Oakwood Each Tricker’s Bourton

A large and exciting range of Jeffery West shoes, Hunter and Aigle Wellies.

Loake Burghley Overnight Bag Cheaney Tamar

A new range of quality leather jackets and coats, Oakwood ladies and Trapper gents. Loake Henry Belt Loake Hoskins Tan Suede

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Barker Nairn

Dealers in quality watches & diamonds

339-341 Ecclesall Rd, Sheffield S11 8PF

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Jeffrey West Apollo Hi-Top

Tel: 0114 2664040

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Historic. Iconic.

Trailblazing.

At Christys’, craft is key. Since its founding in 1773, Miller Christy’s passion for impeccable quality and skilled craftsmanship has passed through generations of hatmakers, safeguarding Christys’ red and gold insignia as a symbol synonymous with fine traditionally crafted hats.

Official helmet manufacturer of the UK Police Force for two centuries, Christys’ stands as the Godfather of British hatmaking – not least since its Homburg hat was worn by Marlon Brando’s Don Corleone. The cult of Christys’ is recognisable throughout cinema, fashion, music and politics, amassing an eclectic lineup of wearers from Winston Churchill to Kate Moss, Indiana Jones to Brad Pitt.

Christys’ was and is a brand with an eye on the future and, while methods have remained largely unchanged and heritage is paramount, it is the capacity to transcend trends and social borders that makes Christys’ hats as sought after as ever.

Christys’ Leeds 34 Queen Victoria Street, Victoria Quarter, Leeds LS1 6BE Situated in the Victoria Quarter, this store is the finest hat shop around.

Our expert staff are on hand to help find the perfect hat for you.

Tel: +44 (0) 7931 644048

Show this advert at the store for a 10% discount

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FASHION

Since 1773, a passion for impeccable quality and skilled craftsmanship has passed through generations of hatmakers, safeguarding Christys’ red and gold insignia as a symbol synonymous with fine, traditionally crafted hats. Christy’s Hats, 34 Queen Victoria Street, Victoria Quarter, Leeds, LS1 6BE. www.christys-hats.com

The utility trend is here to stay and The White Company pocket shirt dress, £139, is a great example of how to get it right. Crafted from a sustainable and breathable linen-Tencel blend, this style has the signature revere collar, button front and removable belt. www.thewhitecompany.com

Spring style list SPRING IS ALMOST HERE AND WE DON’T KNOW ABOUT YOU, BUT WE’RE CRAVING LIGHTER FABRICS, SOFTER COLOURS, AND ANYTHING OTHER THAN HEFTY WOOL SWEATERS AND COATS. HERE’S A LITTLE INSPIRATION FROM SOME LOCAL BOUTIQUES.

Camelot cerise top £145 and floaty trousers £110.

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

Boat neck fit and flare dress £150. Channel timeless elegance in Jigsaw’s boat neck fit and flare dress. Featuring a lightweight viscose, it showcases an invisible zip at the centre back and boat style neckline Pare back with sandals or elevate with heels for effortless day to night style.

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Designed in 100% cotton, the Edward shirt is available in a variety of garment dyed colours or indigo washed denim. Tailored with back darts, it creates the illusion of a slim fit; without losing the ease and comfort of your favourite shirt. Further details include a button-down collar and patch pocket. An easy piece to style, wear with trousers and jackets from this season’s collection.

Available in store at Jigsaw Leeds, Harrogate, Ilkley and York and online www.jigsaw-online.com

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FASHION

A sophisticated number perfect to finish off any outfit for a formal and dressy look, the Peter Kaiser Mitty, £129, will be perfect for special occasions or days out. The pointed toe front adds elegant detailing while the sling back straps look delicate, minimal and complimentary when worn.

From Charles Clinkard. Available in store and online www.charlesclinkard.co.uk

RIGHT: Kevan Jon Krystle bow shoulder knee dress £284.99 BELOW: Belstaff Trialmaster jacket £449.99 Available from Accent Clothing, 11-13 Queens Arcade, Briggate, Leeds, LS1 6LF. Telephone: 0113 234 6767 www.accentclothing.com

Annoushka’s Baroque earrings, £420, are the perfect piece for anyone’s big day and to treasure afterwards. This timeless style is crafted from 18ct gold and houses an impressive 15mm pearl, yet still looks luxurious and elegant.

Ragdoll of Pudsey know just how much the day means to you. They can help you every step of the way, from advice on finding the right look or style to complement a specific wedding theme, to adding the perfect finishing touch – such as millinery, jewellery, shoes and bags.

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

Available in store at Harvey Nichols, Victoria Leeds, 107-111 Briggate, Leeds, LS1 6AZ. Tel: 0113 204 8888 and online www.harveynichols.com

Essentiel Antwerp Vekken floral belted midi dress £239 from Morgan Clare, 3/4 Montpellier Gardens.

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

Put your best foot forward as you head down the aisle with a little help from the UK’s top brands including Barker, Loake, Cheaney and Tricker’s. Available at The Ilkley Shoe Company, 9-15 The Grove Promenade, Ilkley, LS29 8AF. Tel: 01943 603072. www.theilkleyshoecompany.com

Manolo Blahnik Hangisi 90 ivory silk satin pumps £775. Recognised for his signature stiletto heels and luxurious textures, Manola Blahnik creates shoes which are the epitome of femininity. Put your best foot forward on your big day in the Hangisi pumps, designed in ivory silk satin and embellished with luxurious crystals on the toes.

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PROMOTION

Spring… in the new season!

LET MORGAN CLARE GUIDE YOU THROUGH THE SEASONAL TRANSITION...

WITH SOME GREAT OCCASIONS IN MIND. ere at Morgan Clare we love the start of spring. It’s a time to look at fresh colours, key shapes and to introduce new brands that excite us. Whilst it’s the season for event dressing such as weddings, it’s also a great time to jet away and catch some early sun. So let us guide you through some great outfit choices whatever your spring occasion…

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Velvet polka dot blouse, which looks fab when worn back with white denim (our new favourite is the Emery straight jean from Citizens of Humanity).

For a day at the races we would suggest choosing something structurally simple but bold in colour to stand out from the crowd. The new Tibi Maxi dress in striking lime green is definitely a wining choice and for an event such as a christening try something a little softer like a pastel jacket worn over a modern monochrome dress.

With wedding season upon us look no further than Joseph, Velvet and Harris Wharf. Sophisticated separates such as a silk blouses, printed midi skirts and clean cropped jackets make wedding dressing effortless. The ‘dress’ however is still in demand and if you’re the mother of the bride or just want to feel fabulous then

choose a print from Peter Pilotto or a romantic shape from our new brand Jonathan Simkhai.

If you’re lucky enough to be heading abroad for the Easter break then look at our top picks from Vix and Heidi Klein.

Ulla Johnson also has the most gorgeous summer dresses this season ideal for going from beach to bar. Don’t forget your accessories too; the new beach hats from Melissa Odabash and holiday bags from Stella McCartney look great.

Finally if you’re staying closer to home and need something a little warmer for the unpredictable weather then fear not!

Pastel coloured knits from 360 and Repeat, fresh trainers from Veja and light raincoats from Herno will make sure you’re layered up come rain or shine...

Happy shopping and happy spring from the MC team!

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Greatest day of your life VENUES, RINGS, DRESSES AND MORE... MAKE IT A MEMORABLE – AND STRESS-FREE – CELEBRATION WITH THE HELP OF THESE LOCAL EXPERTS. BY RACHEL MARTIN.

Accent Clothing

Alexander’s Grande Café, Bar & Terrace

Whatever the occasion, from a day at the races to weddings, Accent Clothing has you covered. For the ladies, standout occasion wear brands are Kevan Jon, a local designer fusing bright colours and flattering, figure accentuating silhouettes, and Anonyme, who combine heritage Italian tailoring with bright, colourful prints.

For the gents, look no further than the smart, clean-cut lines of Remus, the quirky detailing of Guide London, or for a more traditional look, Gibson offers a range of tweeds and check patterns.

For your little one, Marcy Darcy has an elegant collection of classically tailored suits with a modern twist.

Why not call on Alexander’s to find out how the team can create your perfect wedding? Once they know your needs and vision, they can tailor a package to suit you, taking care of everything from the flowers, décor, first class entertainment and a bespoke menu to reflect your tastes and budget.

For a larger wedding, the Grand Cafe leads onto lush heated garden terraces overlooking the picturesque Leeds Liverpool canal. Or, for up to 30 guests, The Lawrence offers views of Skipton’s iconic medieval Parish Church and Castle.

For more information email weddings@alexandersskipton.com or call 01756 228030.

11-13 Queens Arcade, Briggate, Leeds, LS1 6LF Tel: 0113 234 6767 / www.accentclothing.com

4-6 High Street, Skipton, BD23 1JZ alexanders-skipton.com

Berry’s Jewellers

Brockhole on Windermere

When it comes to providing the sparkle for your wedding day, Berry’s Jewellers has it covered. From beautiful wedding rings for bride and groom to stunning bridal jewellery and gifts for the most important guests.

56-62 Albion Street, Leeds, LS1 6AD Tel: 0113 831 4158 / berrysjewellers.co.uk

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If you love the Lake District as much as we do, choosing Brockhole on Windermere in the heart of the National Park is one way to ensure that you and your guests enjoy a truly spectacular day, surrounded by naturally beautiful landscapes.

Whether you are just starting out on the exciting journey of choosing your wedding venue together or already have plenty of ideas about the unique features you could include in your celebrations – the team at Brockhole are here to help and look forward to introducing you to our wedding venue on the shore of Lake Windermere.

Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 1LJ / brockhole.co.uk

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Charles Clinkard

Christys’ London

You’ve said ‘I do’ to the outfit.

Now it’s time to scout the perfect wedding day shoes.

Whether you’re a doting Mother of the Bride or Groom or a beaming bridesmaid, Charles Clinkard offer a diverse collection of footwear to piece together your attire and add the finishing touches to your look.

Fall head over heels for their tasteful assortment and uncover a beautiful selection of exquisite styles that boast enough shine to elegantly complete your big day outfit. From chic court shoes to dainty ballerina pumps, each stunning collection will fold into your wardrobe with ease – without having to compromise on comfort.

Available in store and online www.charlesclinkard.co.uk

At Christys’, craft is key. Since 1773, a passion for impeccable quality and skilled craftsmanship has passed through generations of hatmakers, safeguarding Christys’ red and gold insignia as a symbol synonymous with fine, traditionally crafted hats.

Christys’ is recognisable throughout cinema, fashion, music and politics, amassing an eclectic line-up of wearers from Winston Churchill to Kate Moss, Indiana Jones and Brad Pitt, as well as being the official helmet manufacturer of the UK Police Force for two centuries.

Christys’ is a brand with an eye on the future, while methods have remained largely unchanged and heritage is paramount.

Shop in store at Christys’ London Victoria Quarter, Leeds or online christys-hats.com

Coniston Hotel Country Estate & Spa

Cottage Escapes

Hold the countryside wedding you’ve always dreamed of at The Coniston Hotel Country Estate & Spa, where a 17th century barn, acres of grounds for picture perfect moments, 2 AA Rosette dining and even a historic church combine to create something truly special.

Each enchanting event space can accommodate up to 120 for a traditional ceremony and wedding breakfast. Or, if you are looking for something truly unique, say ‘I do’ on the sunsoaked terrace, lakeside or nestled in the magical woodland thanks to the new Coniston outside offering. The dedicated team will be with you every step of the way to help bring your vision to life.

Coniston Cold, Skipton, North Yorkshire.

Tel: 01756 748080 theconistonhotel.com

Denton Hall All weddings at Denton are held on Saturdays and are fully exclusive – the Hall is yours from the Friday through to Sunday. They have no minimum numbers for catering, but the maximum for dining is 100 guests and for the evening, 160.

Located near the historic spa town of Ilkley, Denton Hall is nestled in 2500 acres of parkland with unrivalled views across the Wharfe. Inside, 18th century décor, crystal chandeliers, wood panelled bar, stunning spiral staircase, elegant dining room and 26 bedrooms make Denton the ideal venue for those who seek luxury in a rural idyll.

Denton Road, Ilkley, LS29 0HH Tel: 01943 813481 / www.denton-hall.co.uk

Following the excitement of planning and enjoying the big day, what could be better than escaping to your own romantic hideaway?

Holly Cottage is made for newlyweds, and could not be situated in a more picturesque location. Right on the edge of the village of Harwood Dale and just a stone’s throw or so from the sandy beaches of Scarborough, this romantic self-catering retreat is not only exceptionally pretty, but lazy days will drift by as you enjoy coastal strolls along Robin Hood’s Bay or frolicking in the bubbles in your very own private hot tub.

If you’re looking for an alternative to the traditional, why not gather your hens and head off to Thirley Cotes Farmhouse for a relaxing yet stylish rural weekend?

Thirley Cotes Farm Waite Lane, Harwood Dale, Scarborough,YO13 0DR Tel: 01723 871782 / www.cottage-escapes.co.uk

The Engine Shed The Engine Shed is a Grade IIlisted building based in the heart of picturesque Wetherby which has been superbly renovated to create a truly unique and quirky venue. The family-run business is renowned for its friendly service and were winners of The North of England Wedding Awards for Outstanding Customer Service 2018 and 2019. The Engine Shed Wetherby is licensed to hold civil ceremonies, offering a unique alternative to the Registry Office.

Wedding manager, Lee Connor says: “If you are looking a unique and quirky venue, then pop along to our Wedding Fair on 16 April 2020 to see some fabulous wedding suppliers and meet our fantastic team.”

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Furnish & Fettle

Falcon Manor has been sympathetically refurbished and redecorated to create a wonderful, contemporary and exclusive-use wedding venue at the Credit: SI Miller heart of the Yorkshire Photography Dales.

It is fully licensed for civil ceremonies, with the stunning Garden Room able to accommodate over 80 guests. A beautiful room flooded with natural daylight and opening out onto the beautiful terrace and gardens, this is a stunning building, in a stunning location. Strong and determined on the outside yet wonderfully soft and warm on the inside it is the perfect combination for a delightful rural wedding venue.

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

Would you like your new home to look fabulous, but feeling a little overwhelmed with all the decisions you need to make?

Furnish & Fettle would love to help!

With showrooms in both Wetherby and Harrogate and a team of friendly interior designers, you will be in safe hands whatever the scale of your project. From curtains and blinds, to wallpaper and bespoke upholstery the expert team are there to help create a look you love. In showroom consultations are always free of charge, so why not call in now and take away the stress of furnishing your home?

Wetherby: 01937 581451 Harrogate: 01423 560757 www.furnishandfettle.co.uk

Georgie’s

Goldsborough Hall

Georgie’s is a fabulous independent ladies boutique located in the fashionable West Park area of Harrogate. Stocking quality yet affordable brands, such as Pomodoro, Maria Bellantani, Ochre, Forever Unique, Oui, Camelot and Estheme Cashmere.

You’re sure to find something stylish and sophisticated by browsing the rails in this charming shop, where customer loyalty is key to Georgie’s success.

The staff are on hand to help and believe in offering a no pressure to buy service. Call in to see the new spring/summer 2020 collection. Personal shopping appointments are available via advance booking.

18 West Park, Harrogate, HG1 1BJ / Tel: 01423 560093

Graham Sanderson Interiors Whether you have just moved into a new home or are looking to update your existing abode, Graham Sanderson Interiors are here to help with all your soft furnishing needs.

Their made to measure service includes curtains, blinds, shutters, wallpaper, poles and accessories, while the home measuring service is free of charge, and the friendly and professional staff are able to help make the process of furnishing your home as easy and fun as possible.

You can find them on Kings Road in Harrogate and also on their comprehensive website www.grahamsandersoninteriors.com where you can view designers such as Cole & Son, Designers Guild and Romo.

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Goldsborough Hall is the former home of HRH Princess Mary and one of Yorkshire’s finest venues, offering the perfect stage for a traditional wedding or civil partnership. Set in romantic surroundings, this unique stately home provides a fairy-tale setting showcasing timeless glamour and an elegant selection of magnificent spaces from the stylish and airy Orangery, ornate Jacobean Library, magnificent Dining Room and glorious Drawing Room complete with grand piano.

The Hall can be hired on an exclusive basis and provides a private backdrop for the most special and magical day of your life with exquisite 5* suites, guest accommodation and an award-winning two AA rosette chef all nestled within 12 acres of beautiful gardens.

Church Street, Goldsborough, Nr. Knaresborough, HG5 8NR Tel: 01423 867321 / goldsboroughhall.com

Hotel Du Vin Sublime is just one word to express the exquisite private rooms, gorgeous suites, tranquil courtyard, and heavenly dining at Hotel du Vin. Put simply, it is the perfect venue for weddings and civil partnerships.

Formal or informal, funky or traditional, they’ll ensure the food and drink complement your wedding perfectly. What would you like? A five-course wedding breakfast or a completely bespoke dining menu and wine list specifically created for the occasion by our resident Chef and Sommelier?

Join the Hotel du Vin wedding open day in York on 29 September or Harrogate on 27 October.

To register your interest, visit: www.theukweddingevent.co.uk/events or contact Hotel du Vin: www.hotelduvin.com

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The Ilkley Shoe Company With the right shoes, you can be prepared to walk her back down the aisle knowing that you both look amazing on your big day and with a bit of care, both your shoes and your marriage can last years.

The Ilkley Shoe Company have one of the largest ranges of shoes from Loake and Barkers and a great selection of Jeffery West shoes for the big day and forever after - just don’t leave it til the last minute!

Like them on Facebook www.facebook.com/ theilkleyshoecompany to keep up to date with offers and promotions. Open Monday to Saturday, 8am to 5pm and closed Sundays.

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

Morgan Clare Celebrate in style this wedding season with the perfect outfit from Morgan Clare. Whether you’re attending a beautiful country service, city wedding or red-hot ceremony abroad, they’ve got you covered. Preen Line, Ganni and Essentiel Antwerp are all looking gorgeous this spring, combining bold colour, new floral prints and romantic shapes.

Dancing and drinking whilst looking chic require something effortless and Tibi and Joseph have introduced key styles which are ideal for the wedding season. Simple shapes, versatile separates and the timeless polka dot print will keep you looking elegant from dawn until dusk.

Montpellier Gardens, Harrogate, HG1 2TF morganclare.co.uk

The Pheasant at Harome The Pheasant boasts arguably one of the most beautiful country hotel settings in North Yorkshire, overlooking the duckpond in the picturesque village of Harome. Originally converted from what had been a blacksmith’s shop, village shop and barns, the Pheasant offers one single and 11 double rooms, in addition to two family rooms and The Pheasant Suite and Plum Cottage, all set around a courtyard of fruit trees.

The Pheasant has its own indoor heated swimming pool and is home to chef/director Peter Neville’s award-winning restaurant, winner of the Welcome to Yorkshire’s White Rose Awards Best Restaurant 2017.

Harome, Near Helmsley, YO62 5JG / Tel: 01439 771241 / www.thepheasanthotel.com

Queensbury Jewellers Diamond engagement and wedding rings

by Swiss designer jeweller Furrer-Jacot available exclusively at Queensbury Jewellers.

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

Ragdoll of Pudsey Ragdoll of Pudsey is one of the north’s leading family run occasion wear specialists. With 40 years’ experience and award-winning, personal, one to one service and attention to detail, you are sure to find the perfect outfit and create the ‘wow factor’ for your special occasion.

The Ragdoll team have an extensive understanding of body shapes and sizes – so essential to creating the ultimate image for your special event, also offering a full alteration service to ensure that perfect fit.

They also offer an extensive collection of fabulous hats, fascinators, shoes, handbags and jewellery, to compliment all of their stunning occasion wear, from major international designers, including Condici, Ian Stuart, Ispirato, John Charles and Irresistible.

76 Galloway Lane, Pudsey Leeds, LS28 8LE / Tel: 01274 660880 www.ragdollofpudsey.co.uk Northside | www.northsidemagazine.co.uk 69

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Confetti Rudding Park Rudding Park is one of the most beautiful wedding venues in Yorkshire. The Radcliffe Room can host a wedding for 80 to 200 guests, the Crosby Suite 50 to 72 guests or a marquee can be adjoined to Rudding House for larger weddings.

A range of rooms are available for smaller weddings and for something a little different, the Breeze House adjacent to the Kitchen Garden is licensed for civil ceremonies with seating for 120 on the lawn.The beauty of Rudding Park is its versatility. You can choose from four packages or create a bespoke wedding and with the award-winning hotel, spa and golf, a chapel perfect for wedding blessings, Rudding Park is the natural choice.

Rudding Lane, Follifoot, Harrogate, HG3 1JH Tel: 01423 844822 / www.ruddingpark.co.uk

Susel & Co Susel & Co are a small and friendly independent stationery company.

Providing a bespoke wedding stationery service to complement and enhance your most important day.

From classic invitations to modern escort cards, they offer a mix of typographic, illustrated and hot foiled designs to create your perfect personalised wedding suite.

Choose from lovely laid or wove card stock, lined envelopes or guest name printing all available in an affordable package. Contact the team at hello@suselandco.com for free sample packs and to discuss your requirements and receive a ten per cent discount on orders over £300 placed before 31 May 2020.

The Studio, Rutland Grange, Chapel Lane, Harome,York,YO62 5JL

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.

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

Thorpe Park Hotel It’s no secret that Thorpe Park Hotel is one of the most sought-after wedding venues in Leeds. With several unique spaces to suit everything from an intimate dinner to a larger party, the experienced team can help create your dream day and ensure every last detail is taken care of.

Enjoy some much needed me time before the big day in the award-winning spa, say your vows in the recently refurbished Gallery Suite and take in the sunshine in the secret garden before celebrating with loved ones in the spacious Thorpe Suite.

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UK Bullion trade internationally and are members of the International Watch and Jewellery Guild, based in America and the WTA watch floor trader association, Germany.

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Perfect solution THE SECRET TO GOOD BRIDAL SKIN IS ALL IN THE PREPARATION, BUT IF YOU NEED A HELPING HAND, THESE PRODUCTS WILL ENHANCE YOUR NATURAL BEAUTY. hether you’re hiring a professional makeup artist or planning to take on your own bridal beauty look, we are on hand to help you look and feel flawless on your wedding day. With a little from the experts at Harvey Nichols Leeds we’ve scouted out the very best products to prep and prime your skin in the weeks before your wedding and the best makeup to enhance your natural beauty on the big day.

The secret to good bridal skin is all in the preparation. Eat and drink well leading up to your wedding and condition your complexion with a regular skincare regime tailored to your needs. You can avoid blemishes in advance by swatting up on the key causes of your breakouts, but if you do discover a spot the week of your bid day – don’t panic and reach for the toothpaste.

When it comes to finding the perfect makeup, don’t stray too far from your usual look – you’ll want to look and feel like yourself on your wedding day.

Instead, just upgrade a few of your essentials to long-lasting luxury products that you know will make you look great on film (and in real life, of course).

We know that planning your wedding can be a touch on the stressful side, but don’t let your bridal makeup build on that. With a few simple steps and some fabulous multi-tasking makeup, you can find the perfect beauty solution for your wedding day.

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Nourish your nails Seoulista Beauty rosy hands instant manicure £10 seoulistabeauty.com Sure, you’ll probably treat yourself to a manicure before the big day, but you should indulge your hands in therapeutic treatments in the months leading up to the wedding.

Seoulista Beauty’s rosy hands is a nourishing treatment which is rich in antioxidants to restore softness and radiance to hands, nails and cuticles, making sure they are ring ready.

Perfect your pout Charlotte Tilbury matte revolution lipstick Pillow Talk £25 charlottetilbury.com/uk Charlotte Tilbury’s Pillow Talk is a go-to shade for brides-tobe. The dreamy nude pink is enriched with soothing orchid and lipstick tree extract, enhancing the natural hue whilst making them appear fuller and feel softer and the angled square tip makes it ideal for top ups during your big day.

For that all-important kiss at the end of the ceremony, you’ll want your lips to be in the best possible shape. A vitamin E stick can combat cracks and creases that weather and nervous lip biting can cause. You should also exfoliate your lips at least once a week, to clear away dead skin. Finally, protect with sunscreen, as the sun can leave lips looking and feeling parched.

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Create a flawless complexion Sisley-Paris Phyto-Hydra Teint beautifying tinted moisturiser £76 sisley-paris.com/en-GB Sisley-Paris’ Phyto-Hydra Teint is an innovative skincareinfused tinted moisturiser with an all-in-one formula that hydrates, perfects and protects. The velvety-soft formula provides a light veil of colour to even out skin tone, while plant extracts nourish the complexion and improve texture, promoting a radiant glow. Brimming with active ingredients, Phyto-Hydra Teint contains SPF 15 for daily sun protection and antioxidant-rich buckwheat seed extract to help defend the skin from harmful pollutants.

White lily extract hydrates and soothes and grapefruit and kiwi extracts brighten and refine the complexion. The light texture melts easily into the skin for a natural bare-skin effect. To apply, just glide over with the fingertips or a foundation brush for immediately healthier-looking skin.

Find the fragrance for you Creed Love in White eau de parfum 75ml £210 creedfragrances.co.uk Scent has the power to evoke strong memories. Chances are, whenever you catch a whiff of the fragrance thereafter, you’ll be brought back to all the celebratory moments you shared with your spouse, family and friends, making it all the more important to carefully choose a perfume to wear on your wedding day.

Love in White is a fresh and floral scent, full of energy and optimism. Envision a gorgeous bouquet of white flowers, filled with the first blooms of spring and a base of vanilla to add depth and longevity.

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Make your makeup last Laura Mercier pressed setting powder £32 lauramercier.com Though it might feel otherwise, your wedding day is a marathon, not a sprint and you’ll want your makeup to hold up through every last photo, dance, toast and selfie. Keep shine at bay and make sure you are picture perfect all day with Laura Mercier’s pressed powder. The lightweight, velvety formula is ideal for touch-ups and keeps make up looking fresh and flawless.

Elemis pro-collagen rose facial oil 15ml £67 elemis.com When it comes to the best way to care for your face, there are many schools of thought. Elemis’ ultralightweight formula is infused with a precious trio of rose extracts and hydrating Padina Pavonica to smooth the look of fine line and wrinkles, leaving the skin with a luminous glow.

Massage a few drops into the face and neck in the run up to your big day for a fresh look. But the real secret to great skin?

Water. Drink tons of H2O before and on your wedding day to make your face look dewy and radiant.

OUAI anti-frizz hair sheets £20 theouai.com Great bridal locks require a little love and devotion. OUAI’s handy anti-frizz hair sheets are perfect for taming flyway’s without leaving any product build-up, ideal for if you are planning on changing hair style from day-to-night. A few swipes from root to tip leaves hair shiny, smooth and frizz free.

We all know that washing, blow-drying and heat-styling on a daily basis makes for a head full of split ends, so start repairing from the inside out. Experts believe that a diet filled with Vitamin B helps bring out your hair’s natural shine (dull hair is actually a symptom of a vitamin B deficiency). Foods like fish, nuts and eggs will give you a good head start.

On the outside, an invigorating scalp massage and deep conditioning treatment about four weeks prior to the big day not only feels good but stimulates the hair follicles and adds body.

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DR DAN BLACKMAN MBCHB MD MRCPIS A CONSULTANT CARDIOLOGIST AT LEEDS NHS TRUST AND AT SPIRE LEEDS HOSPITAL. Question: I have been experiencing dizzy spells frequently these last few months. They occur mostly when I get up from sitting and pass again within a minute. On occasion they leave me feeling disorientated for up to half an hour.

I have low blood pressure, but I have never suffered with dizziness before. Could this be linked with exercise? I have been training for a marathon for the past three months and it has been suggested that I need to take iron supplements. But I have also noticed the dizziness can coincide with stiffness in my neck – I still suffer from soft tissue damage from a car accident which left me with whiplash two years ago.

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Dizziness can mean light-headedness, true vertigo (‘the room spinning’), or difficulty with balance. Dizziness on getting up from sitting is likely to be light-headedness caused by a drop in blood pressure. This is a common condition, especially in older people or in people taking medications for a heart condition or Parkinson’s disease. If your blood pressure is normally low, this may make you more prone to this problem. You should make sure you keep well hydrated, especially during and after exercise, and take a drink when the dizziness comes on. If your symptoms persist you may need to consult your doctor.

Regular cardiovascular exercise, such as training for a marathon, does cause blood pressure to drop a little, but is unlikely to be a significant factor. Intense endurance exercise can also lead to a drop in iron levels, but this would not cause dizziness unless you actually became anaemic, which is very rare.

Iron supplements are not recommended unless anaemia is present – a simple blood test from your doctor could exclude this.

Whiplash injuries can lead to later symptoms of dizziness, probably caused by compression of nerves in the neck which control blood pressure. This is a separate problem from your dizziness on standing up. It can be helped with assessment and treatment by an experienced physiotherapist.

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Feng shui your home APPLY THE PRINCIPLES OF HAPPINESS AND HARMONY INTO YOUR DÉCOR. omes should be places we love, where we enjoy waking up and coming back home to and if you want to breathe more life into your living space by creating a happy, healthy and welcoming environment, then there’s no better place to start than with the theory of feng shui.

Its principles maintain that we live in harmony with our environment and its main aim is to achieve balance in your living and working space and maximise your potential for success in all areas of your life. So, how can we apply this philosophy to our home for 2020 and beyond?

We’ve compiled a few ideas that will kickstart your journey to a happier and healthier home.

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Invite wealth into your home In feng shui, your front door represents how energy enters your home and your life. So, naturally it is first place to start when you want to create good feng shui. To draw chi energy to your front door place plants and lights either side and use a mirror to visually enlarge the foyer space but position it so that it doesn’t directly face the door. Evergreens are ideal foliage and shrubs which stay green and have a good bulk all year round are key, so try box or yew, hebes or sarcococcas.

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Bring harmony to your kitchen The hall represents opportunities, therefore ensure it is kept clutter-free so that the ‘energy’ can circulate. Place coats and shoes inside a closed cupboard so they don’t stagnate and to activate that all important chi energy, position a mirror and fresh flowers to instantly uplift the vitality of the space.

The kitchen is a vital space as its energy represents nourishment and relationship harmony. Ensure that you don’t place the sink and cooker opposite each other, as that can lead to arguments between couples by creating a ‘water and fire crash’. Avoid too much black and red, as that too causes water and fire to collide. Focus on strong Earth element décor such as fresh whites, clean greys and warm nude tones.

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Spruce up your interior decor

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In feng shui, plants embody life energy. What does that mean?

Well, living green house plants connect us to nature and bring vibrancy into our homes. They’re like fresh pressed organic green juice for our homes. Think freshness, health and vitality.

The most important thing to remember is to find plants that you can care for and are appropriate for the space. For example, take your lighting conditions into consideration. If you’re new to plants, try some easy ones like aloe and succulents.

The dining room and table are an important consideration in feng shui as they provide a space where you can concentrate mindfully on what you are eating. In feng shui the dining space is considered to relate with the spleen, that in turn relates to the element Earth, which in traditional Chinese medicine is concerned with digestion. To optimise the energy in this space, place a mirror on the wall to reflect the dining area and fresh flowers on the table.

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Encourage a restful sleep

Let chi flow freely

To ensure your bedroom is as balanced as possible, choose a light neutral colour and invest in a king or super-king size bed and mattress. The bed must have a headboard and be positioned centrally against a solid wall and ideally must not be in line with the bedroom door. Place bedside tables either side of the bed to provide support and top with curvy lamps and lightly fragranced candles to introduce some romantic energy.

The front garden represents your future, so ensure it is always kept beautiful with an array of flowers and plants and always keep it tidy so that the chi-energy is able to flow freely. The back garden represents both health and wealth for the occupants, so ensure it is always kept in good condition. The boundaries, fences and walls must always be well maintained to provide support to the occupants and a bird bath or water feature can add both sound and wildlife to your outdoor space.

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Luxury interiors studio goes off grid!

2020 CELEBRATES SIX YEARS OF SUCCESS FOR AWARD-WINNING INTERIORS STUDIO GRID THIRTEEN IN LEEDS. ince its fanfare launch in 2014, not only did grid thirteen achieve Premium Partner status from luxury brand SieMatic UK, but it also enjoyed rapid expansion thanks to its happy clientele with an incredible 88 per cent referral on business based on customer experience.

Alongside top appliance brands including SieMatic, Miele and Gaggenau you can now visit grid thirteen for even more world class luxury from BORA, Subzero, Wolf and most recently Hulsta luxury bedroom furniture has been added to the company portfolio.

As with any good design and innovation led practice grid thirteen is not one to rest in its comfort zone and we can exclusively reveal that this year will see further expansion with the acquisition of the upper floors at the understated and cool Street Lane studio.

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wonderful new surprises.

We talk to grid thirteen founder and creative director, Natalie Fry, to find out what new delights are in store for us this year: *** “It’s a particularly exciting time for the interiors industry right now. As we become ever more conscious about sustainable, healthy and ethical living, we are seeing some exciting changes in design and innovation within the household.

“Advances in nutrition, food preparation, recycling and waste reduction have made us more socially responsible but also challenged us to think even more about aesthetics, practicality and longevity.

“Home interiors is becoming less about fads and we are increasingly aware of the value in buying well and buying once.

With this in mind at grid thirteen we are

sourcing furniture and products that are built to last, not just in terms of build quality but also working with design details that will stand the test of time.

“Our existing ground floor will also be refurbished with an exciting new range of SieMatic kitchen displays including the award-winning SLX concept along with leading brand appliances and accessories.

We will introduce the very latest ranges in rich and sumptuous materials that are stunning yet comfortable and timeless for extra longevity, along with luxurious surfaces of rare quartzite, a natural stone which is incredibly resistant to damage yet low maintenance, with every single piece

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absolutely unique to each client’s project.

“We will also dedicate space to increase our service to the contracts market with bespoke design solutions for architects, interior designers and

premium house builders – through our network we are able to share what we learn from global interiors events to inspire their projects.

“We can exclusively reveal that after nearly two years of behind the scenes development we are launching an exciting new range of fine bespoke furniture that is handcrafted in Yorkshire.

“Of course, it includes kitchens to complement our existing SieMatic collection however, it also offers a range of beautifully bespoke and handmade furniture for bedrooms, libraries, studies, boot rooms, pantries, media rooms and even wine stores, as a truly bespoke hand

crafted furniture range we can indulge your personal request right down to the finest detail.

“Street Lane has been such a wonderful location for us, we are delighted to expand into the upper floors and announce the launch of the new furniture ranges in June. We are incredibly excited to expand the grid thirteen family and look forward to welcoming clients, new and old, to see our new offerings.”

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Rohin Dhand, founder and CEO of Mayfair Group Investment (MGI)

Nowhere quite like it LEEDS CITY CENTRE LUXURY APARTMENT SCHEME SELLS OUT IN RECORD TIME. ollowing the success of its luxury penthouse apartment launch ‘Trilogy’ in 2019, Leeds based property developers Mayfair Group Investment (MGI) have announced the apartment development complex ‘FortyNine-A’ has sold out in record time – 1.5 week post completion.

As the group continue on their mission to redefine luxury living in central Leeds, MGI, founded by 27-year-old property entrepreneur Rohin Dhand, have just released the first interior shots of this highly anticipated project, which is located just minutes from the hub of the city centre on St Paul’s Street.

The ‘Forty-Nine-A’ development, at a value of £380 per square foot, comprises of three one-bedroom apartments, six two-bedroom apartments and the unique ‘Trilogy’ four-bedroom penthouse; Leeds largest city centre apartment spread across three floors and taking up 4,900 sq. feet.

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Rohin Dhand, founder and CEO of Mayfair Group Investment (MGI) said: ‘’Leeds is an incredible place to live and work right now, but most of the city centre apartment developments are often too generic, lacking in depth and character.

We pride ourselves on taking a more bespoke, inventive approach and FortyNine-A is no exception; we’ve worked closely with all our buyers to ensure their apartment specification is to their exact taste, alongside integrated smart systems and premium fixtures and fittings.

“We’re proud of what the team have achieved and specifically with the Trilogy penthouse; it has created an ambitious living space spread across three floors and epitomises everything MGI stand for; unique, innovative and forward-thinking.

There’s nowhere quite like it in Leeds.”

Dhand set up Mayfair Group Investment seven years ago and has since been responsible for a series of highprofile projects throughout Yorkshire

enjoying huge success in the healthcare sector, including St Martins House medical centre and a number of highprofile residential projects.

Another MGI luxury apartment project at 15 Park Place is currently in the planning stage and schedule to be available to rent from August 2020.

Tobias, of Zenko properties, the estate agent for the Forty- Nine A, added: “MGI are the ones to watch in Leeds.

Their latest development broke new records in Leeds city centre, with apartments valued close to £400 per sq ft and being fully sold 1.5 weeks post completion.

“I can’t think of another developer building that has been achieved to this high quality and selling in such record time. Credit to the fresh expertise of Rohin and his team for a brilliant achievement – we can’t wait to see what 2020 has in store and MGI’s next development to come to fruition.”

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Nigel Leeks in the 1960s

WHEN OPPORTUNITY KNOCKED FOR BROTHERS PHIL AND TONY LEEKS, THEY COULDN’T SAY NO. hen brothers Phil and Tony Leeks took over Town Garage in Horsforth it felt like coming home. Their father Nigel had bought it in the 1960s, establishing a much loved and highly respected family business which grew over the years, attracting a loyal core of regular customers.

The garage provided vehicle maintenance, servicing, and petrol.

Moving to a new site on Featherbank Lane in the 1980s opened the next chapter with MOT testing and a bigger and better equipped workshop. This allowed them to offer the local community a much needed and more cost friendly alternative to the highly priced main dealers.

“Town Garage had always prided itself on good honest service and friendly advice and that is still the same today,” says youngest son and financial director Phil.

“My brother and I both worked for my father when he sadly died unexpectedly of a massive heart attack in 1987, and with me only 16 at the time and my brother 20, we were way too young and inexperienced to take over.

“My mother, who had been the administrative and financial side of the business, was devastated by the sudden loss and didn’t want to carry on so it seemed the best idea was to sell the business and rent the property out.”

The brothers set out on their own career paths. Tony, a qualified technician, remained in the trade while Phil entered

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“There was always unfinished business,” Phil admits. “Town Garage was a family concern and the sons were supposed to take over... it niggled me that we hadn’t fulfilled mum and dad’s masterplan.”

So when the family friend who had rented the business decided to retire the brothers did not hesitate. “Mum said: OK now’s your chance,” says Phil.

“I sold my stake in my IT business, my brother had had enough of main dealer land, and was also keen to take back what we viewed to be rightfully ours.

“So with me having 20 years’ experience of running my own business as a finance and sales director and my brother running three main dealer workshops, we together had the right skills to give this a damn good go.”

And that is where we find the brothers today. They took over a workshop that was turning over £160,000 per annum ten years ago, and now that figure is £800,000.

There are nine staff, using state of the art computer diagnostic equipment and tooling, and they employ top quality fully trained technicians with over 100 years’ collective main dealer experience between them.

“And we are still operating with the same ethics that made my father so popular 50 years ago... good honest service at a fair price,” says Phil.

Customer satisfaction is the main goal and if your car is covered by a manufacturer’s warranty, rest assured Town Garage will service it to the right specification using genuine approved parts, fluids and lubricants and you can expect a saving of up to 50 per cent on main agent prices.

It’s a personal service including pickup and drop-off, no work will be done without the owner’s authority and they’ll never suggest work that doesn’t need doing.

Phil says: “We have many customers and a great reputation that has taken years to build up, so there is no need to look for things that aren’t there; we just want a happy customer in a safe and reliable car.”

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RENOWNED FOOD CRITIC JAY RAYNER HEADS TO YORKSHIRE NEXT MONTH TO TALK LAST SUPPERS AND MORE. magine you are about to die.

You have one meal left. What are you going to have?

It’s the question award-winning restaurant critic, MasterChef judge and writer Jay Rayner has been asked most often by audiences across the UK. It happened so often that he decided the time had come to investigate the concept of the last supper and why it intrigues us so.

Is it because of the opportunity it presents us with to let your appetites run riot? Or is it because it’s a greedy way in which to tell the story of your own life?

And if so, what would a man like Jay Rayner, who for two decades has made a living eating out in restaurants, choose to put on the menu?

In this barnstorming new show, Rayner investigates our fascination with last suppers and tells the stories of the killer dishes that would end up on his table: how he was introduced to oysters by his late mother, how he almost burnt down a hotel because of his love for snails in bubbling garlic butter and of the many ways by which the mighty pig has fed him over the years. Plus, he’ll get the audience to design their own last meal.

My Last Supper: One Meal, A Lifetime in the Making follows the success of his sell-out shows, My Dining Hell and The Ten Food Commandments, which have taken audiences by storm across the UK, Australia, New Zealand and the US. Jay Rayner honed his healthy appetite as a student at Leeds University and he’ll be back in the region for two dates on his My Last Supper tour at The Carriageworks, Leeds on 16 April and Harrogate Theatre on 23 April.

He’s an award-winning writer, journalist and broadcaster with a fine collection of shirts. He has written on

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everything from crime and politics, through cinema and theatre to the visual arts, but is best known as the restaurant critic for the Observer. For a while he was a sex columnist for Cosmopolitan; he also once got himself completely waxed in the name of journalism. He only mentions this because it hurt.

Jay is a former Young Journalist of the Year, Critic of the Year and Restaurant Critic of the Year, though not all in the same year. In 2018 he was named Restaurant Writer of The Year in the

Fortnum and Mason Food and Drink Awards. He performs live all over the country, both with his one man shows and as a pianist with his jazz ensemble, The Jay Rayner Quartet. He is a regular on British television, where he is familiar as a judge on MasterChef and, since 2012 has been the chair of BBC Radio 4’s food panel show The Kitchen Cabinet. He likes pig.

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Simply delicious IAN APPLEYARD IS TICKLED – AND SUITABLY IMPRESSED – AT THIS RECENTLY REFURBISHED COUNTRY INN. he residents of Bilton-in-Ainsty are justifiably proud of their village’s heritage. The arrival of the Tickled Trout – a superb country inn with boutique accommodation – is now another cause for celebration.

Originally built in the 1600s, the venue – formerly the Chequers Inn – reopened at the end of 2019 after being acquired by husband-and-wife restaurateurs Karl and Amanda Mainey.

Following an extensive make-over, it is already forging a reputation for fine cuisine and excellent standards of service.

Situated just off the York-Wetherby Road, the village of Bilton-in-Ainsty was listed in the Domesday Book (1086) and its local church, St Helens, played host to Royalist prisoners during the Battle of Marston Moor (1644).

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Diners in the Trout are reminded of those facts courtesy of a potted local history on the place-mats – just one of many nice touches we enjoyed during our recent visit to the restaurant.

Fishy photographs and paintings adorn the walls, there are images of fish on the curtains and wallpaper, and fishing accessories hang from the ceiling. It works a treat and the friendliness of the staff also helps to create a wonderfully relaxed ambience.

Head chef Terry Davies, in conjunction with his bosses and a hard-working kitchen team, have devised a menu which offers many pleasant surprises.

Terry, previously sous chef at the Lodore Falls Hotel in the Lake District, has worked under Gordon Ramsay and James Martin in the past and learned well from his mentors.

The Maineys, meanwhile, have owned a number of Yorkshire restaurants down the years including the Spice Box in Boston Spa, the Bay Horse at Kirk Deighton, the Fox and Hounds at Walton and the Crown Inn at Roecliffe.

Karl still retains an involvement in the kitchen so I opened with his ‘Almost Famous’ Crab Soup (£6.70) which, according to the menu, takes ‘three hours to make and ten years to perfect!’ It was simply delicious and was poured into the bowl at the table from a glass tube.

My partner Amanda (not to be confused with Mrs Mainey) had nothing but good words to say about her ‘Golden Tartlet’ (£6.99) – a delightful combination of cheddar cheese and wild mushrooms served with spinach, rocket, and parmesan.

Emphasis is undoubtedly on the fish

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but meat-eaters may also choose from a wide selection of homemade dishes which include game from local shoots.

For the main course, I opted for the fresh fish pie (£14.50), one of the many eye-catching dishes on the specials board.

Under a lid of cheese and mash, it was packed with smoked haddock, prawns, and trout (presumably tickled) and cooked to perfection. Across the table, our other main course was a tender and tasty herb fed chicken breast, confit leg with stock pot vegetables (£16.22).

The beautifully hand-written menus kept on coming and the dessert menu was too good to ignore. All the dishes sounded tempting and, thankfully, there was no need to worry about making the wrong decision!

The Assiette of Desserts (£14.95) was priced for two to share and allowed us

to indulge in the full selection of treats – caramelised tarte tatin, Belgian chocolate delice, Vanilla panna cotta, cheesecake, and the truly heavenly sticky toffee pudding – which is so popular with locals it is also sold in jars at the bar. The menu even encourages customers to ‘take one home for a naughty night on the sofa’ but with five boutique rooms due to open at the Trout in March, guests might also take one upstairs for supper!

Rooms at the Trout comes with freestanding baths and countryside views.

There is an extensive wine list and we sampled two glasses of excellent Chardonnay (£4.95 each).

It is worth noting that anyone unfamiliar with this neck of the woods on the West/North Yorkshire border could easily miss the Bilton turn-off,

especially on a dark and rainy night.

However, be completely assured – any patience that may be needed to find this great restaurant is duly rewarded.

Reservations are recommended, especially on weekends. Traditional roast dinners are available all day Sundays.

The Tickled Trout Inn Church Street, Bilton-in-Ainsty York, Y026 7NN Tel: 01423 359006 www.tickledtrout.co.uk

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“The truly heavenly sticky toffee pudding is so popular with locals it is also sold in jars at the bar. The menu even encourages customers to ‘take one home for a naughty night on the sofa’.”

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Got lunch plans?

You do now THERE’S MORE THAN ‘MEATS’ THE EYE AT CHOPHAUS, OAKWOOD, WRITES LUCINDA HURST. ore and more restaurants seem to be passing on city centre locations in exchange for the leafy suburbs of North Leeds, much like independent restaurant Chophaus.

Taking over the unique Oakwood building by Roundhay Park, you get a feeling the space was made for this restaurant, rather than the other way around.

After much speculation and anticipation of what would replace the building’s previous tenants, Chophaus opened its doors last December after interior designers Nanu Soda gave the venue a fresh new look that’s oh-so on trend.

When we arrive, the dark colour scheme and gold accents are awash with natural light from the distinctive arched window. We catch a glimpse of the well-stocked back bar before we are led upstairs to the main restaurant area where we settle into the trendy yet incredibly comfortable seating, with a selection of menus in front of us.

The steak board adorning the walls comes in miniature version, along with a main menu and a lunch menu – the latter being the offering that we’re looking to sample.

A quick check of the wine list highlights a fair few favourites. We plump for an Argentinian Malbec (£25) and don’t wait for anyone’s recommendations to order it. The waiter who brings it to our table is full of compliments for its juicy body and charcoal finish. It certainly makes an excellent companion for perusing the menu.

The lunch menu isn’t just your standard fair but classic dishes that have

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been elevated. The salt-baked beef pie (£12.95) grabbed my attention immediately, and my dining partner was keen to try the steak sandwich (£11.50).

The plates arrived and taking one look at the crisp, dark golden pastry, I was eager to get stuck in. The main event was cut from a larger pie dish, and served with buttery mash topped with crispy onions, and a side of green beans.

For anyone who has seen Ratatouille and the scene where the dish takes Gustav back to his childhood, you, like me, have probably dreamt of that moment. Well spoiler alert; this was it for me. From the first bite, it was like being back in my Nanna’s kitchen, to the humble but perfectly formed beef pies she would serve up and we would enjoy together as a family. Not a chef herself but with plenty more pastry making experience than most, I’ve never enjoyed anyone else’s shortcrust in quite the same way. The beef pie in front of me was something special.

Every inch of pastry was beyond buttery, the rich filling glazing the plate as I worked my fork through the layers.

One look at my expression and you could colour me impressed. The steak

“The beef pie in front of me was something special.

Every inch of pastry was beyond buttery, the rich filling glazing the plate”

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sandwich was not forgotten though, served with crisp fries and a sharp mustard mayo. The generous layers of beef running through had a quality to it that you miss in many sandwiches.

It was certainly nice to ‘meat’ you Chophaus. It won’t be long till we are back.

Chophaus have recently introduced their new lunch menu, available from Monday to Saturday.

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

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PROMOTION

Outstanding achievement QUALITY MARK AWARDED TO CHAPTER HOUSE EARLY YEARS AT QUEEN ETHELBURGA’S. hapter House, the Early Years, Infants and Juniors School at Queen Ethelburga’s Collegiate in North Yorkshire, has been given a prestigious Quality Mark Award for their Early Years provision, by the national programme The Quality Mark.

Working with local authorities, schools, local communities and other organisations in using the Quality Mark process, the national body continues to support those who lead and work in early years to undertake effective selfevaluation and continuous improvement which drives better outcomes for children, their families and society.

To achieve the Award, Chapter House underwent an assessment, against the ten ‘Elements’ of the Quality Mark framework. These cover key aspects of the school’s improvement approach, including: a whole setting strategy and planning to improve young children’s abilities and achievements; setting appropriately high expectations for young children’s development; a commitment to improving the skills of

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all practitioners; a balanced use of childinitiated and adult guided play-based learning; and partnership working between families, practitioners and professionals in supporting young children’s learning development.

The award comes just a year after the school gained the Primary Quality Mark Award for English and Mathematics and the Silver Primary Science Quality Mark, which celebrates excellence in good practice and commitment to continuous improvement in these subjects, as the ‘bedrock of a good education’.

Karen Kilkenny, Head of Chapter House said: “I am incredibly proud of

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our pupils and the Early Years staff in achieving this Quality Mark. It is a reflection of the supportive, creative and fun learning environment that we collectively provide for each child, encouraging their curiosity into a lifelong love of learning that will mean they can achieve their potential at each stage of their educational journey.”

Chapter House Early Years was judged as Outstanding earlier this year by the Independent Schools Inspectorate, and was a finalist in the prestigious ISA Awards in the Early Years Award for Excellence and Innovation in Provision category.

Queen Ethelburga’s Collegiate is an Excellent rated (ISI 2019) group of independent day and boarding schools for boys and girls aged between three months and 19 years. Now set in more than 220 acres of beautiful North Yorkshire countryside, the Collegiate has provided students with a vibrant and supportive school community since 1912.

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We are an ‘Excellent’ rated, vibrant and supportive school community, welcoming day students from 3 months to 19 years and boarders from 6 years to 19 years.

Pupils achieve much success in a very wide range of sporting, cultural, academic and outdoor activities, facilitated by the very comprehensive programme of extra-curricular activities on offer (ISI 2019).

Join us for our Junior School OPEN MORNING on 24th April.

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Harrogate Film Festival returns Harrogate Film Festival has announced a bumper line-up, Festival winners at including an evening last year’s event with Brian Blessed, as the popular event returns for its fourth year.

The now ten-day festival has expanded, with five new venues, the first ever film escape room of its kind and nine new screenings to add to its programme which takes place across 6-15 March.

Students from the Northern Film School at Leeds Beckett University will also get the opportunity to showcase the latest in innovation across the industry.

The festival has expanded due to rapid growth and popularity surrounding the event with new events and ideas.

More than 500 entries from countries around the world have been submitted to the popular independent filmmakers short film competition which is part of the festival.

Five new venues around the town such as RedHouse Originals and House of Harrogate will also be used during the ten-day event. www.harrogatefilm.co.uk

Celebrate at Goldsborough Hall Mother’s Day is a day to celebrate, to say thank you for being such a great Mum and to recognise that a special lady deserves a treat.

Go to Goldsborough Hall on Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 March for either lunch in the Orangery or Dining Room where the emphasis is on locally sourced, seasonal ingredients or perhaps a picture-perfect Royal Afternoon Tea before taking a stroll in the stunning historic grounds.

Three-course lunch with tea or coffee and gifts for all mums is £35 for adults, £16 child; Royal Afternoon Tea with a gift for mum is £36 and £16 child. www.goldsboroughhall.com

Hang up on new phone scam Grandparents in Yorkshire are being warned of a new telephone scam which is currently sweeping the United States and is set to hit the UK. CPR Call Blocker, makers of the best-selling call blocking device in the UK and the US, is urging the public, in particular grandparents, in Yorkshire to beware if they receive a call from an apparent relative (normally a grandchild) in distress or someone claiming to represent the relative (such as a lawyer or police officer).

The scam, sees the ‘relative’ of the grandparent explain they’re in trouble and that they need their grandparent to send them funds that will be used for a fictitious expense that they need to pay urgently. The grandparent never hears from their fake relative again and is tricked out of hundreds or even thousands.

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New gallery in Harrogate Watermark Gallery is a new art and craft gallery to open in the centre of Harrogate this month. Specialising in contemporary and modern British art, the gallery is owned by Richard and Liz Hawkes who also run a conservation business in Harrogate called Artworks Conservation.

Watermark Gallery is their latest venture and the new premises on Royal Parade sells a range of paintings, prints, ceramics, jewellery and textiles by over 40 UK-based artists and makers. Coming later this summer is a range of artist-led workshops, talks and events from the purpose built studio at the back of the gallery.

Open Mon to Sat 10am to 5pm | www.watermarkgallery.co.uk | Tel: 01423 562659.

Make Mother’s Day memories at Alexander’s Alexander‘s, the friendly, independentlyowned bar and kitchen housed in a magnificent doctor’s surgery on Skipton High Street, is making Mother’s Day extra special this year.

On Sunday 22 March, they are offering a complimentary glass of fizz or bucks fizz for your lovely mum when you book a table for brunch, lunch or afternoon tea.

Alexander’s executive head chef Paul Cunliffe said: “The fabulous, fresh new season ingredients synonymous with springtime feature throughout all our menus, including our signature Breakfasty Brunch, with its yummy classics such as our own take on the Benedicts.

“Our exceptional Mother’s Day two or three-course Sunday Lunch, opens with an Amuse-Bouche before guests are invited to choose from six delicious starters including Alexander’s prawn cocktail royale and twice baked goats cheese soufflé. with five main courses to choose from, including roast sirloin of yorkshire beef, nut roast and pan fried sea bream it is guaranteed to be the ultimate treat for hard working mums, especially with prices starting at £29 for two courses and £34 for three courses.”

For those in search of something a little bit different, Alexander’s luxury afternoon tea – all served with crisp white table linen and bone china tea service, incorporates a real dash of vintage style and charm. Start with Apple and Celeriac Velouté before enjoying more-ish savoury delights and artisan patisseries. All for just £25. www.alexanders-skipton.com

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Making Design a Delight Family run Furnish & Fettle opens two new showrooms full of design inspiration and a friendly helping hand These days we are bombarded with images of beautiful homes. There are TV shows about the subject, Instagram feeds full of perfect pictures and the internet is bursting with a choice of suppliers for every imaginable piece of furniture or accessory.

There is no wonder then, that it can feel somewhat overwhelming and that many people end up with a random assortment of lovely things that just don’t work well together.

“We see it all the time,” says Eleanor, “People have bought a new home and bring the furniture from

their last home with them and then buy a few lovely pieces but are then disappointed that, somehow, the finished result is lack lustre”.

There is a lot to think about when designing the interiors for a home. As well as creating the desired look and feel, the practicalities must be considered and, of course, there is that all important issue of budget.

“Like most things in life, it all comes down to planning,” explains Eleanor. “If you have an idea of what you are wanting to achieve and then take the necessary steps towards that you will get the

results you are after”.

Some people enjoy this process and are happy to commit the hours to researching each different aspect, but for many it is simply a chore and a drain on their precious free time.

That is where calling in the experts can quite literally be a life changing experience.

“A lot of people, however, feel intimidated by the idea of working with an interior designer so a visit to one of our showrooms is a great way for potential customers to come and see what we can do and to meet our friendly team,” says Eleanor. “There’s always lots to browse and a

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warm welcome”.

The first “new” showroom which has just opened on Crescent Road, Harrogate is an upgrade from the former showroom just around the corner on Royal Parade. It is a lighter, brighter and bigger space that is much welcomed by the team of 3 designers based there.

“It’s a great space, so much better for our clients to get a feel for what we can do,” says designer Janet Sandles The second new showroom, due to open in the next few weeks, is in the bustling market town of Pocklington, East Yorkshire. “Opening in Pocklington just felt like the right thing for us to do” says Glyn. “It’s a thriving town full of independent shops and eateries and we hope to

be able to add to the positive vibe by making it destination for shoppers from all around the area”.

Both new showrooms feature beautiful room sets which showcase bespoke upholstery as well as smaller pieces of furniture and accessories that can be picked up there and then.

There is also a huge pattern library of wallpaper and

fabric samples from all the leading designer brands.

The most important thing though is that there is always a warm welcome from our team of experienced professional interior designers who are here to help whether you are looking for help with paint colours or a full house redesign.

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