MediaCity Magazine Oct|Nov 2021

M AG A Z N E OCTOBER | NOVEMBER 2021 • ISSUE 43

Back in Business Working wardrobe revamp

INSIDE Dakota Manchester • Joel Danziger • Breast Cancer Awareness Month

GROUP EDITORIAL DIRECTOR Beverley Uddin-Khandakar e: beverley@salutions.co.uk GROUP MANAGING DIRECTOR Salim Uddin-Khandakar e: salim@salutions.co.uk JOURNALIST / OFFICE MANAGER Emily Fitzgibbons e: emily@salutions.co.uk ADVERTISING Call the sales team on 0161 445 2883 e: info@salutions.co.uk ART DIRECTION & DESIGN Paul King / Claire King

www.twistedgifted.co.uk e: creative@twistedgifted.co.uk CONTRIBUTORS Catherine Reed Fay Wertheimer Oliver Chesher Catherine Saunders Lisa McMahon Emily Fitzgibbons PHOTOGRAPHY Julian Kronfli PR Shots Bigstockphoto.com Press Loft EDITOR’S IMAGE Julian Kronfli

Editor’s letter We’re so pleased to be back and bringing you a brand-new issue packed full of features, news, reviews and competitions.

Over the past 18 months, many of us have spent most of our time at home, travelled less widely, seen a lot less of our friends and spent lots of money improving our homes and on internet shopping. It’s not surprising that we are craving new things.

Lockdown wasn’t all bad; it gave us time to take stock of what is or isn’t important – like being able to spend additional time with our families.

I had a lot to think about over lockdown and had some very important decisions to make. You can read my pandemic story on page 9.

Also in this issue: we catch up with Susie Batista of Cheshire Property Staging to discuss how she helps to turn new-build homes into the most Instagramable and salable; Steph and Ian, parents of Joel Danziger, update us on their son’s treatment; and we speak to Buda Dangol about family business, The Great Kathmandu.

You’ll also find tucked inside our reviews of The Spa at Turnberry, Kimpton Clocktower Hotel and Dakota Manchester. And there’s a Virgin Red competition on page 3, so make sure you enter.

The nights are drawing in and it’s beginning to get colder, so cosy up, grab yourself a warm drink and enjoy our latest issue...

But before I leave you to read on, some news!

This Magazine is published six times a year

by Salutions Limited. The contents may not be reprinted or reproduced without prior written permission. The publishers are not liable for statements made and opinions expressed. While every care is taken, prices and details are subject to change and the publisher can take no responsibility for omissions and errors.

Salutions Limited. 5 The Stables, Wilmslow Road, Didsbury, Manchester M20 5PG 0161 445 2883 | info@salutions.co.uk | Visit us online: salutions.co.uk

After 20 years as Salutions’ Editorial Director, I have decided to step down. I have loved every moment and I am so grateful for everyone’s endless support across two incredible decades.

I am looking forward to some exciting new challenges and being kept very busy by Aana, my wonderful granddaughter!

Love, Beverley

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Virgin Red competition

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Kimpton Clocktower Hotel

The Spa at Turnberry

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Cheshire Property Staging

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Lady Muck

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The Great Kathmandu

Food & Drink

49/52 Ask the experts

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School News

Tech

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An uncertain future On 14th January 2008, I was diagnosed with breast cancer and, in October 2008, for Breast Cancer Awareness Month, I wrote this article for Issue 58 of Didsbury Magazine

Then, almost 12 years later, in November 2019, I found out that I carry the BRCA2 gene. And if you can remember (I’m sure you can), the pandemic hit and everything shut down. So, an uncertain future was me in 2008.

Fast forward to 2021 and it’s all about what I went through during the pandemic and where I’m up to now.

Everyone has a pandemic story and this is mine…

14th January 2008 is a day I’ll remember and said: “I told you I thought it was… for as long as I live. As long as I live…

I’m sorry.” We just sat there looking at each other, and then I cried and cried.

Just before Christmas, I noticed a lump in my breast, so I kept feeling it in the The doctor wanted to do another test, hope that it would disappear. On Boxing because they had seen something under Day, it was still there, so the next day, my arm, so would I mind? At this point, I made an appointment to see my GP. I was numb. The doctor told me it would He saw me immediately and told me probably bruise. “Bruise!” I remember he would refer me to The Nightingale saying, “I think that’s the least of my Centre at Wythenshawe Hospital, even problems.” I felt very rude, but I couldn’t before he’d examined me. The next day, help it. My mum rang while I was I received an appointment for the waiting to have this test and I blurted out following Monday, New Year’s Eve. “It’s not good news.” She was obviously upset and I felt bad telling her while she I’d had a benign lump removed about was alone, but I couldn’t hide my shaky 15 years ago, so I wasn’t too concerned voice. By the time we got home, one of about the appointment. At The my sons, my mum and my sister were Nightingale Centre, they gave me a waiting for us. They told me I’d be okay. mammogram, an ultrasound scan and Words don’t mean anything at this point, extracted some fluid from the lump.

I was numb. So, we all sat and had a cup Following these procedures, the doctor of tea – that’s what we do in a crisis, isn’t told me that he didn’t think it was it? anything to worry about. I questioned why he thought it was okay and he said Something you learn very quickly in this that they look for certain characteristics situation is that test results take at least and my lump didn’t have them. a week to come back and waiting for results is the worst thing ever. I’m sure I went for my results on 14th January. that I aged a few years waiting for each I nearly went alone, but Salim (my result. And nobody really wants a cup husband) said he wanted to come along. of tea, but it gives the tea-maker time to I was so pleased that he came. After the move away from the upset and think for doctor walked in the room, a breast a while. nurse came in and sat at the back of the room. As soon as she sat down, I realised A week later, we returned for more instantly that it wasn’t going to be good results and the plan of action. I suppose news. The doctor didn’t waste any time in the medical profession, you need to

get to the point, and the doctor did.

“Okay, are you listening?” was his opening. “You have a malignant tumour that has to be removed and we will also need to take some lymph nodes from under your arm.” He went on to say that breast cancer is graded from 1-3, grade 3 being the worst – and I was grade 3. He said they would admit me the day before surgery and inject dye into my breast so that it would show up when they opened me up. They would take out the number of lymph nodes they needed to, send them to pathology and while they were waiting for the results, they would remove the breast lump. He told me that I was lucky having the procedure done in this way and I remember saying that I really didn’t feel very lucky.

He opened his diary and asked me when I was free or if I had anything planned.

“Not anymore,” I remember saying.

Funny how you remember everything so vividly – every single word.

I went into hospital on 29th January, and I was scared. My body was shaking and I couldn’t control it. The dye injection was simple, quick and didn’t hurt.

Afterwards, I was free to leave the hospital, but I needed to return a few hours later for a scan to make sure it had worked. We decided to go to Pizza Express for some strange reason. Why, I don’t know, because neither Salim nor I could possibly eat anything. >> October/November 2021 | salutions.co.uk

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Beverley & Salim Uddin-Khandakar, Salutions Annual Charity Ball 2008

Once on the ward, a student nurse put me at ease by sitting and talking to me.

I told her I was scared and asked if I could have sleeping tablets in the evening and a pre-med before my operation, so she made sure this was on my notes.

I had a great night’s sleep and woke at 6.30am, just in time for a cup of tea.

Surgery was scheduled for 10.30am, so I had my pre-med at 9am, just before Salim arrived. My surgeon visited me once I was on the trolley and explained that if I wake with drains in my arms, it would mean they had done a full clearance of the lymph nodes. But before I knew it, I was being told by a breast nurse that they only took three and they were all clear. Woo-hoo! That was the first good news I’d heard for a while.

Now, I could go back to sleep.

Our children How do you tell your children that you have breast cancer? I told Andrew and Antony, my 21 and 18-year-old sons.

That was hard, because they were still my babies, however old they were. They’d see me when I came back from my treatment, pale, tired, sickly, and I don’t know how they dealt with it; maybe I should have asked them.

As for our younger children, Safi, Zara and Loulou (aged nine, seven and five respectively), we didn’t tell them. We decided we would stick to drip-feeding on a need-to-know basis. At breakfast, the day before my op, Salim told the children that mummy had to go into hospital to have a lump removed and that I could be there for two to five days, so he needed them to help him while I was away. They asked a couple of questions like “Will you come back?” and “Will you die?”. We tried to be very casual about the whole thing, although we were crying inside, but they just carried on playing. That was a weight off our minds.

By Beverley Uddin-Khandakar

I came out after two nights and at first, they were a bit clingy, but all in all, nothing changed and we carried on as normal. The next chat with them was before I started my chemotherapy. Again, at breakfast, Salim told them that I had to go back to hospital for some injections and that it could make me tired and sickly. Once they knew I wasn’t staying in, they were happy and carried on.

running of the magazine and thanks to our dedicated team, we managed to stay afloat.

How did I feel I could never explain to anyone how I felt. I didn’t want my nearest and dearest to know what went on in my head. I just got on with the daily running of our home and looking after the children as much as I could. Some days, I felt We never mentioned the ‘C’ word; if exhausted and had to lie down, other anything, I referred to it as ‘this thing’. days it was like ‘this thing’ had never As the year went by and some of the happened. I could be driving, sat in sessions had been worse than others, the bath or watching TV, and, they asked the odd question. Safi asked instantaneously, I’d start saying the Lord’s why my dad (who died of ‘this thing’ at Prayer in my head over and over again the aged of 61) didn’t have this treatment until I forgot the words. It was my coping to make him better. I explained that mechanism to get bad thoughts out of some people don’t know they are poorly my mind. until it is too late. I told him that I found my lump early, so they took it out and I didn’t have time for anyone’s negativity gave me treatment to make sure that and moaning. Life’s too short. If you’ve it didn’t come back again. Some had cancer, you’ll know that it never professionals at the hospital questioned leaves you. Even if it’s not at the forefront how little we told the children, but we of your mind, it’s hanging around on a didn’t think it was necessary to tell them swing in your head, until something or anymore than we did, unless something someone reminds you of it. But nobody changed. knew if I was having a good day or a bad day, because I became very good at Family and friends controlling my emotions.

The day I was diagnosed Salim sent a blanket text to all of our friends, telling The future them of our bad news. Our family and My chemo finished and I started friends were fantastic. They all offered radiotherapy, hoping I could put ‘this their support in different ways and I thing’ out of my mind and get through owe them a lot. the following few years without any further problems. I wanted to be one of Work those people that told me they had ‘this My initial thought was to sell the thing’ ten years ago, and they are fine business. Five wonderful years building now. >> up this business that I loved, and my passion disappeared overnight. But, all of a sudden, it wasn’t important. How can we run this ever-so-demanding business and cope with ‘this thing’. However, as the months passed, my passion returned.

We restructured the office so that I didn’t have to be involved in the day-to-day

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This is me, 2021…

I wrote in my 2008 article that I hoped I could “get through the following few years without any further problems.” And I did, as far as breast cancer was concerned Then in 2018, we carried an advert for the BRCA2 gene, which made me think about my family history. I have two cousins on my mum’s side that were diagnosed with breast cancer after me and we were all a similar age. So, I contacted Everything Genetic and said I’d like to do the test. The BRCA testing service includes mandatory pre-test counselling and post-test counselling by one of their UK consultant genetic specialists. I had my pre-test counselling and the test was sent out to me. On 28th November 2019, I received a call to say my test was positive. I immediately thought I was going to die, but by the evening, I’d managed to calm down and remember that I hadn’t just been diagnosed with cancer, I had been informed that there’s a risk I could get breast cancer again, or melanoma, pancreatic and ovarian cancer.

A few days later, I had my post-test genetics counselling and decided to go ahead with preventative surgery – a double mastectomy and reconstruction as well as ovary and fallopian tube removal. A file was set up

at the Family History Clinic, my breast consultant was informed of my BRCA2 diagnosis and I was referred to St. Mary’s for a consultation regarding my ovaries and fallopian tubes.

can have the test. I had a lot to think about during lockdown, but it gave me time to make some big decisions. My biopsies showed pre-cancerous cells, so I know I made the right decision. I still face an uncertain future, but who doesn’t? Am I My breast consultant told me earlier this glad I had genetic screening? Absolutely! year that I faced an 18-month to two-year If I hadn’t had the test, I wouldn’t have had wait for preventative surgery – the NHS my surgery, and it would have been a were prioritising patients with cancer. I had completely different story – but I now feel waited far too long already, so I started making I’ve got my life back. enquiries at Spire Manchester. I did some research and found a surgeon I liked, and "We are really pleased, that by providing who also came highly recommended, and Beverley with this important hereditary made an appointment. I had a double cancer test, we could really help her make mastectomy and reconstruction on 12th informed choices. It demonstrates the July and I’m recovering nicely, aside from importance of genetic testing in some inflammation, which could be understanding cancer and providing attributed to my radiotherapy in 2008. people with information at an earlier stage, I now know that I inherited the BRCA2 to help them shape their future health. The gene from my mum, which means team and I at Everything Genetic would everyone on my mum’s side of the family like to wish her all the very best in her need to be tested. My sister hasn’t inherited recovery." James Price, Everything Genetic it. My children have a 50/50 chance of inheriting it and when they are ready, they

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Jill Creative Director How long have you been hairdressing?

I have been hairdressing for 15 years – since I left school.

What attracted you to FIXX Salons?

I moved to the area two years ago from Manchester, I had been looking for a salon somewhere closer to home but just hadn't found 'the one'.

During lockdown, I had peeped through the window at FIXX and fell in love with the quirky neon lights and the light, airy space, so i decided to have a look on its website. I read through the team’s bios and discovered that a lot of the staff had been trained at salons like Sassoon and HOB, so I knew they had been through a similar training process as I had at Trevor Sorbie. It had to be equally as professional as what I was used to and I was excited to work alongside people who would inspire me.

What is your greatest career achievement so far?

Completing my Trevor Sorbie vardering course – it was tough, but it was somewhere I had always wanted to work.

What is your forte?

My favourite is perfectly blended balayage techniques and highlights. I’m very patient and I admire great attention to detail.

What hair trends are coming for this winter?

Feathered bangs and natural, warm, earthy tones – it’s the perfect time to try a fringe as the cooler weather stops your hair from frizzing!

What is your best hair tip?

For long locks, before you go to bed, twist your hair into a low bun, leaving the ends out and tie with a scrunchie. I do this every night and it stops my hair from becoming tangled and it gives me a natural wave without using heat! Magic.

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Dakota Manchester – our stay at the city’s most unique boutique hotel Bold bedrooms. Fine Dining.

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To make the most of your stay, they encourage dining in the heart and soul of Dakota, The Grill, which delivers a high-end dining experience for hotel guests and local visitors alike, serving food from passionate chefs using fresh and seasonal ingredients.

Crab and smoked salmon ravioli and tempura prawns are brilliant starter choices, not too heavy so as to make way for the best steaks we’ve tried in a while.

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duck egg and chive cream and, of course, the English breakfast is a must – simple but brilliant.

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A trip up the great Snowdonia is the perfect team-building exercise for those looking to revive all that’s has been missing for the past 18 months (human contact, fresh air, fun!). Perhaps your team could unwind by venturing to Henllys Golf Club; spending the day tackling the Just a short drive away, you can visit Zip challenging courses and being charmed World in Penrhyn Quarry, which offers by the magnificent views. Whatever your the fastest zip line in the world and team’s needs are, Telford House is the unbeatable views of Snowdonia at speeds ideal place to come together once again.

Family getaways of up to and over 100 mph. Should you wish to take in the magnificent sights at Telford House also provides state-of-theWhether you’re looking to reunite with a more leisurely pace, step aboard the art facilities for conducting business your loved ones after the easing of Snowdon Mountain Railway, which meetings. With a 16-seater dining table restrictions, celebrate a 50th birthday, will take you to the top of the famous as well as several sitting rooms with mark a special anniversary or anything mountain. interactive TVs, there is plenty of room in between, Telford House ticks all the to comfortably sit with the entire team boxes.

For the animal lovers in your travelling and discuss the business that brought party, they can join Seacoast Safari’s Puffin you here. After filling your days with Guests can choose from a number of Island Cruise down the Menai Straits and exciting activities, and the occasional spacious living rooms and sitting areas explore wild Wales. Alternatively, there’s meeting, treat your team to a stroll over in which to relax and spend time with Anglesey Sea Zoo, home to over 150 the Menai Bridge and sample a variety of the family, whilst the snug is the ideal different species of marine wildlife. local restaurants and cuisines, including spot for the children to play games and the Michelin-starred restaurant Sosban watch TV (giving the adults a chance for Corporate lets and The Old Butchers. some quiet time of their own!). Dogs are also welcome at Telford House, allowing The Covid-19 pandemic has been tough Telford House is the first holiday let venture your furry friend to enjoy the open for everyone, including workplaces. With for Hub Property Developments and one garden area and scenic views right many businesses adapting to working which we are extremely proud to present alongside you. from home more often, building a to the readers of Salutions Magazines. positive team atmosphere has never While you might find it difficult to tear been more important. Telford House So far, the location is proving hugely yourself away from this magnificent can help kickstart your journey to being popular, with many dates already fully property during your stay, when you do the strongest team you can be; helping booked.

Secure your spot at this striking home away from home by contacting us today: info@telfordhouse.co.uk 07379 807308

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Kimpton Clocktower Hotel

The boutique, Kimpton Clocktower Hotel is situated on bustling Oxford Road, with Manchester’s huge array of shops within easy walking distance.

The Manchester Arena is a 20-minute walk, while Old Trafford Stadium is a 10 minutes’ drive. Manchester Airport can be reached in 20 minutes’ drive.

“Housed in a magnificent terracotta Grade II-listed building, Kimpton Clocktower has a history that dates back to 1890, when the building first opened as The Refuge Assurance Company headquarters. Today, it’s a destination where glamour and luxury meet one-ofa-kind craftsmanship – and where there are new things to discover at every turn”

The building originally accommodated 900 clerks, but ten years later, the Refuge purchased the land adjoining their building, and staff numbers grew to 1300. The Grand Room was used as the staff canteen, and hotel staff say that when the hotel is quiet, you can almost sense the hustle and bustle from the early days. The Directors Suite still has ‘Refuge’ proudly emblazoned above the marble fireplace. This room and the two on either side of it, have always been used by the Directors of the Refuge Assurance Company.

There are reminders of Refuge throughout the building, and memorabilia ranges from the actual vaults and safes, to stained glass windows which feature The Refuge Assurance Company a symbol representing every town that This beautiful building was built in 1895 the company has dealt with. ’R.A.Co’

by Alfred Waterhouse and for many can be found on top of the pillars in the years, was known as the Refuge Assurance hotel reception and in many fireplaces Building. In fact, my mum worked there throughout the building. The hotel has before I was born. evolved however the spirit of the Refuge Assurance Co. lives on.

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The hotel era In 1988, The Refuge Assurance Company re-located to Wilmslow, and in 1989 the building started to operate as The Charterhouse Hotel. The era of this great building operating as a hotel had now begun. In 1996, the hotel was renamed The Palace Hotel. The operators realised the potential of the building next door and bought it. They now had space for extra bedrooms, and a modern business centre provided modern technology that would attract business clientele to the hotel.

During the restoration of the courtyard, a magnificent marble floor was placed in the centre, underneath the glass dome.

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new en-suite bedrooms were added, increasing the total number of bedrooms to 171, but an extensive refurbishment programme by Principal, further increased the number of bedrooms to 270. The Bar and Dining Room was named ‘The Refuge’ with its much-photographed The Glamour of Manchester mural on the tiled wall.

Within the lobby area, a 1300lb bronze horse sculpture by the granddaughter of renowned author Charles Dickens – Sophie Dickens, was installed, to show where the original turning circle for horse and carts was.

The 10,000 square foot ground floor dining area and bar was enhanced with a glass roofed Winter Garden, where fairy lights are wrapped around trees, and a metal caged bar now gives this Edwardian architectural feature a modern twist, whilst still retaining its grand industrial roots.

Kimpton Clocktower Hotel In 2019, IHG acquired the property and Kimpton Clocktower Hotel opened in October 2020. With ornate original features, Kimpton Clocktower Hotel combines classic good looks with a cool streak, and despite its large, grand public areas, it is warm and welcoming.

The Refuge curated by the awardwinning team from Volta, in nearby Didsbury, is a glam-meets-industrial destination restaurant that brings local workers, city residents, visitors, business travellers, and everyone in-between. The menu is eclectic, with small dishes and sharing platters.

The leafy heart of Kimpton Clocktower Hotel’s distinctive dining space is The Winter Garden. Settle yourself into a comfy chair and browse the selection of gins. Afternoon Tea is served Tuesday to Thursday with a spin on the classic format, which includes a punchy pork and kimchi sausage roll, followed by date and cherry scones and a host of sweet treats.

Furnished with elegant decor, all of the luxury rooms include TVs with satellite channels, private bathrooms and in-room safes. Guests can also make use of hairdryers and tea/coffee-making facilities. No two of the recently refurbished rooms and suites are quite the same and some have original features such as panelled walls or glazed tiled pillars. All 270 rooms are spacious with a neutral colour scheme of cool greys, creams and white, with pops of colour.

Fast free wi-fi is available throughout the hotel and the ballroom is the biggest hotel event space in the north of England.

All in all, a very pleasant stay and the staff go out of their way to make you feel welcome. A definite recommendation, and with rooms starting at only £120, what’s not to like.

Kimpton Clocktower Hotel, Oxford Street, Manchester, M60 7HA, England.

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The Spa at Turnberry transformation brings new luxury dimension into full view Set amongst 800 acres of beautiful Scottish countryside along the Ayrshire coastline, The Spa at Turnberry offers an oasis of pure relaxation, perfect for enjoying treatments that soothe and refresh both body and mind The exquisite Spa at Turnberry has unveiled a new level of five-star opulence as part of the resort’s continued multimillion-pound transformation. The Spa interior has been reinvigorated following

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an extensive 18-month restoration, with guests able to take full advantage of the additional luxuries and a new range of treatments on offer, designed to revitalise both body and mind. At the heart of The

Spa is a 65-foot, heated, indoor swimming pool, from which you can gaze at incredible views across the famous Championship links, Ailsa Craig and beyond to the Isle of Arran.

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Amongst the new additions, a completely new poolside, ocean-view bio-sauna with a floor-to-ceiling vista, ladies and gents can relax saunas and steam rooms and experience showers and ice fountains, which have further enhanced what was an already idyllic place to unwind and relax in five-star luxury. Treatments are designed by ESPA and there’s an indulgent selection of body wraps, body scrubs and massages on offer, including hot stone therapy, hydrotherapy, reflexology and aromatherapy.

New for reopening is the range of ESPA Modern Alchemy treatments, available exclusively within Scotland at The Spa at Turnberry. Working to not only target physical needs but also emotional requirements, spa guests will experience a more meaningful and holistic journey of rejuvenation to maintain the positive balance between body and mind.

For those eager to achieve a healthy glow, the new ESPA Glow from Within

Facial is packed with nutrient-rich active The Revive package (which starts from ingredients to feed the skin, brightening £190 and is suitable for day visitors) and refreshing dull complexions. allows you to choose any 80-minute treatment; Mindful Massage, Strength The massage movements in this facial & Resilience, Hot Stone Massage, Deep are guided by the body’s meridian lines Muscle Massage or Swedish Massage. to support the stimulation of lymphatic draining and help boost the flow of The Drift package (which starts from blood and nutrients to the skin. £140 and is also suitable for day visitors) is a choice of two 25-minute ishga Turnberry also boasts the innovative treatments (Salt & Oil Scrub, Express ishga range of organic Scottish seaweed Facial or Express Massage). skincare products. The anti-ageing properties of the finest hand-picked The Great ESPA Escape (starting from seaweed from the Scottish Hebrides £349 per night) is the ultimate restorative have been harnessed to create an spa break, pairing innovative, world-class organic skincare range for massages, treatments and facilities with the utmost body wraps and facial treatments. in luxury accommodation and exquisite dining. Included in the package is a daily Ralph Porciani, General Manager at breakfast, a 50-minute ESPA treatment Turnberry, said: “The newly-restored (per person based on occupancy), 20Turnberry Spa has been completed to per-cent discount on additional treatments the highest possible standards and now and full access to the spa facilities. provides an even better experience for our guests to enjoy some well-deserved five-star relaxation.”

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Luxury family home in the heart of Didsbury Arlow Property Group has launched its latest project – a luxurious, six-bedroom detached property in Didsbury, Manchester. The beautiful home has been precisely designed by a team of architects and designers with modern living and working from home at the heart of the concept Natural light is a high attraction for the Development Director, Samia Khan:

Working closely with the various planning departments, she constantly juggles between maximising the living space but, “I always put myself in the shoes of the at the same time, creating bright, airy person who will enjoy our developments. spaces that we all crave.

The pandemic has given all of us a different perspective to life. With so “We live in Manchester and although many people now working from home, this year’s summer has been good, it I wanted to design a property that will will soon be winter and the few hours meet every family’s needs. Boasting of daylight we have need to be held a dedicated office space on the top floor onto tightly. I take every project as a overlooking the Manchester skyline, ‘light-saving’ challenge.” a large open hallway with hanging chandeliers, and bar/cinema room in the The house has been thoughtfully divided basement – the property on Fog Lane – basement is the entertainment area, offers everything for the whole family.” ground floor for family living, first floor for peace and rest, second floor for working Creating bespoke luxury homes is in and privacy. The large front aspect Samia’s DNA and she is always on the window floods every floor with daylight. hunt for new opportunities. The glossy Spanish tiles, the integrated tech Working closely with Antony Waring throughout the house and bespoke Italian from Yopa, the property has now been kitchen with its high-end appliances launched on the market. Antony, who – each showcases that luxury to the tee. was born and raised in Didsbury, has been consulting with Samia throughout

the build to inform her of the market needs and what people are looking for.

Antony said: “Didsbury is my home and it is a prime location. In May, Didsbury was named the most popular place in the UK in terms of property searches on Rightmove, and with Manchester recently named the third best city in the world by TimeOut readers (behind only San Francisco and Amsterdam) there is a huge demand for family homes like this."

Split into three areas, East Didsbury, West Didsbury and Didsbury Village – widely known for picture-perfect streets, a vibrant community, excellent schools, popular eateries and boutique hotels.

The Fog Lane property also benefits from being a short stroll away from Didsbury Village and its numerous parks, making this an ideal family home. If you’re interested to hear more, contact Antony Waring, Local Yopa Agent.

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Changing rooms with Cheshire Property Staging We catch up with Susie Batista of Cheshire Property Staging to discuss her smart new move into the property development market; helping turn new-build residences into the most Instagramable (and salable) in the region We first met Susie back in 2019. Her business (then called Cheshire Home Staging), though still in its infancy, was booming.

Working more or less solo and fizzing with positivity, she busily transformed private properties into must-buy homes by weaving a special kind of house-dressing magic. Houses that had lingered on the market for far too long sold overnight.

Clients called her work “life-changing.”

Meet the team Today, we meet Susie inside her bright and light new office. There’s been a shift in direction since we last spoke. It’s brand-new residential developments, such as luxury apartments, in Cheshire and the North West upon which Susie will now be wielding her Midas touch.

And this time, she’s not alone. Instead, she’s got two amazing women working by her side; both share her burning passion for interiors and ability to storm through to-do lists. There’s Katie,

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Junior Interior Designer and Stager (“my phenomenal wingwoman”) and Madelyn, Senior Interior Designer and Stager (“she’s worked with so many top designers in LA”). “I’m not sure what I ever did without them!” beams Susie.

A new shade of business Early lockdown put many projects on hold, but once the Government gave estate agents the green light to open again, Susie was back in business – and people who’d spent 24/7 within the same

four walls now wanted to revamp their space and Cheshire Property Staging’s interior design requests rocketed.

It’s this aspect of the business and a shift into new properties that the team is now focusing on: “We loved (and still love staging) homes,” says Susie, “but the main focus now is putting our stamp on the property development arena and working on high-end show homes.

“There are some incredible developments happening locally and Cheshire Property Staging wants to work alongside developers from day one.”

Whilst staging is an increasingly popular aspect of development projects, Susie explains that many developers are not yet convinced of its power: "It’s a key way of standing out from the competition; the ability to capture highly instagramable images of the properties for sale, beautifully staged, is a sure-fire way to maximise investment.”

Supporting developers “By being part of the development team from the beginning,” says Susie, “we can not only advise on all aspects of interior design, we will give direction on fixtures and fittings too. We can help with everything from where the light switches should be located to wall and carpet colour. Attention to detail is so important and that’s what we offer.”

Part of that detail is creating looks that ‘talk’ directly to the target buyer; no one-look-attracts-all designs here: “We know exactly what’s on-trend when it comes to colours and materials and, more importantly, what will attract a specific buyer. As soon as we see a property, we envisage the ideal occupant and decorate and stage accordingly.

Every single room we create is bespoke.”

Regardless of who the target buyer is, the Cheshire Property Staging signature look is always guaranteed to be elegant, classical and high-end.

The result?

Simple – the developer can up the asking price and have no problem getting it.

“I'm confident,” smiles Susie, “that as soon as that individual, couple or family walks through the door, they’ll pay the price and not even question it.

“People still think that location and square footage are the only things that put value on a property. They’re not, it’s about how it looks. Two identical houses next door to each other – one sells for £30,000 more, why? Because of how it’s presented on the inside. It makes an incredible difference.”

Even better, as with her home staging work, clients can purchase any of the moveable dressings, such as furniture.

“The developer can even include it as part of the deal,” adds Susie.

As seen on TV Not only is the business’s expertise in demand on the ground, now the dizzy heights of TV stardom are calling too!

Cheshire Property Staging was contacted by a contestant on Channel 4 and S4C’s The Great House Giveaway to act as his interior design consultants and stagers.

The premise of the show is that the contestants are given a budget to do up a property in need of work and if they make a profit on the sale, they get to keep it (or catch the property bug and reinvest).

Susie smiles: “We loved it! And we felt so comfortable. Me and Katie have always thought that we’d like to end up on TV, presenting something about homes, so it was just perfect.” The programme will air later in the year.

Room for more business With a new website showcasing its successes just launched, the dream team of Susie, Katie and Madelyn is keen to expand even further and looking to establish new relationships with developers in the area.

“We’d love to connect with them,” says Susie. “We want to become part of their team. We’re good listeners! We’ll take on board their goals and achieve them.

Working by their side, we’ll help them maximise profit and build a brand-new (and amazing looking) portfolio; creating rooms that no prospective buyer can resist.”

Interested in working with the team? Visit cheshirepropertystaging.co.uk Follow on Instagram @cheshirepropertystaging

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Big news. His Lordship and I have moved. To Spain. Andalucía, in fact. Land of sun, sea and sangria, not to mention tapas, tortillas and tempranillo. Result Alas, that did not stop me having a complete meltdown leaving the UK. Saying farewell to family and friends was heart-wrenching, but was it that which had me collapsing in a heap? Nope.

Instead, saying my final farewell to my allotment and kitchen garden turned me into a snivelling, sobbing, shrieking wreck. Lord Muck had to literally pick me up, prise my hands off my plants and carry me to the loaded car, much to the amusement of my neighbours.

of Manilva, smiling and saying ‘hola!’ to everyone I met as I started my search for a huerto, which is the closest I can get to allotment via Google Translate.

Although I do have to be careful using that app. In the local hardware store yesterday, I asked for one of those squeegees for shower screens, which resulted in much hilarity for José and his team. Apparently, I’d asked for a car windscreen wiper for the toilet.

sweetest grapes I’ve ever tasted. We smile. We laugh. We gesticulate wildly to each other, no idea what the other is saying. But you know what, it doesn’t matter. A plant lover always has time for a fellow plant lover.

And yesterday, Elena, one of my favourite grandmothers, sent me off with her great nephew, Juan, up into the campo (countryside) to meet her sister, Carmen, who has been intrigued by tales Anyhow, the locals have taken to calling of this eccentric English lady who wants And when it came to packing up our me La Extrana Dama Inglesa, ‘The to dig around in the dirt of the family’s precious possessions, what took up most Strange English Lady’ to you and me, land – set in a beautiful green valley of the packing boxes? Shoes? Clothes? which I kind of like. Andalucían beneath the pueblo blanco of Casares Designer bags? Secret stash of MAC matriarchs sitting outside their houses with a view down to the Mediterranean lippies? Case of Bombay Sapphire? Nope. smile benevolently and offer me a cold sea to die for. So, I did the deal there and Seeds. Trowels. Secateurs. Hoes. Spades. tinto de verano, which I gratefully accept then. Agreed to rent 250 square metres Forks. Shears. Which as you can imagine, as I stand in front of them, mopping my for the princely sum of €50 euros per left our custom agent and border officials brow, pool of sweat at my feet, admiring month, including water from their well. scratching their heads, thoroughly their pots of stunning red geraniums, Bargain, I thought. Only problem: my bemused, and his Lordship sighing which adorn every building I walk by. grasp of Spanish numbers. When Lord deeply at the hours it took for us to I offer them some ickle cherry tomato Muck had a look at the paperwork I’d be cleared. But here we are and whilst seedlings, which I have grown on our signed, it appears I have rented 2,500 Lord Muck got stuck into sorting out Airbnb balcony. They generously give square metres. Ooops. somewhere more permanent for us to me bags of juicy homegrown peppers, live, I walked the length and breadth baskets of fresh figs and some of the This is gonna get interesting…

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Montrose Properties – 40 years’ of letting excellence We catch up with Jen Wildblood and Ruth Pointon from Montrose Properties in the heart of West Didsbury to discuss the business’s early beginnings and changing perceptions of letting and landlords Montrose Properties first opened its doors in 1981 on the corner of Clyde Road and Lapwing Lane. The name came from the location of the business’s first property, a bedsit, on nearby Montrose Avenue. Jen joined the company in 1988 and Rob, her now husband, in 1990. A few years later, the business went up for sale and Jen and Rob bought it. Fast forward to 2021 and not only is the business thriving, it navigated the pandemic with a swift in-house digital response that left chains and nationals standing.

But then again, Montrose isn’t your typical letting agency. It may be small, but it is powerful. The team acts like a family, but it means business. A nononsense but friendly approach devoted to lettings and property management, with no sales, gives them the expertise and ability to change quickly to market dynamics.

At the heart of the community Whilst West Didsbury is the home of Montrose and it’s where its heart is (looking after over 500 properties and 1,500 residents in the area), it too covers vast areas of the North West and further afield. When the business first opened, the local area was an entirely different 34

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landscape. “I grew up here,” says Jen, “but it wasn’t a very desirable location – full of big, dilapidated Victorian houses, which nobody could afford to maintain anymore.”

Changing perceptions The perceived ‘landlord versus tenant’ battle is near mythical. Cutting down each party’s preconceptions is no mean feat, but Montrose – acting as the mediator between them and caring equally for both Manchester City Council’s Grant Scheme of their interests – is doing it brilliantly.

– Government funding for local property “We help the tenant gain a new view of owners – changed everything. West the landlord and the letting industry,” Didsbury became a magnet for vibrant says Jen, “and in turn, find tenants best independents and a new generation of suited to the landlord’s requirements. It’s professionals looking for an attractive a balancing act, we want the best for both area full of community spirit, culture and parties. We manage expectations, explain green spaces but still close to the centre obligations, keep everything running of Manchester. “Thanks to some very smoothly and everyone happy.” diligent work done by local residents,” With the rise of both the ethical landlord explains Jen, “the area has managed to (a new generation of property owner keep the independent theme.”

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with a strong conscience, wanting an agent who also delivers a level of service that meets everyone’s requirements) and the ‘forever renter’ (the rent-just-beforeyou-buy trend is waning), the climate couldn’t be more favourable for Montrose.

as a trusted pool of gas-safe engineers, electricians and plumbers, who offer a fast and definitely more personal service than otherwise available. If it’s an emergency repair issue to deal with, they have it covered along with the smaller, niggling repairs that need carrying out. “Whether The Montrose way you’re a landlord or tenant, you can be From the start, the Montrose mantra was certain you’ll never be just a number and simple: “Ours is a friendly, professional you’ll receive the service you need.” service, always,” says Jen. You want to speak to the same person on The Montrose team is dedicated, diverse, the phone? Montrose answer the phone talented and, unlike the industry standard, straight away, no queuing. An urgent where work is target driven, it doesn’t issue arisen out of hours? Just call the work on commission. “The Montrose 24-hour mobile number. service is the target,” says Lettings Manager Ruth. “We help solve a problem And when it comes to landlords navigating together, we’re personally invested. That’s the myriad of legislations surrounding why it works. We care.” letting property, Montrose is on hand to ease the headache.

Whilst the digitalisation of many of the processes means that everything is now “There are something like 179 separate accessible at the touch of a smartphone pieces of letting legislation!” reveals and all tenants and landlords can now Ruth. “And that can be understandably access whatever they need 24/7 via scary for many landlords as they’re liable Montrose’s bespoke online systems, this for all of them.” technology sits comfortably alongside Montrose’s ever-present personal and Jen adds: “We're here to talk them friendly touch. through it, guide them, keep them abreast of changes. Many landlords “The pandemic has left many landlords have full-time jobs and it’s impossible and tenants across the country feeling for them to know every single legal neglected,” reveals Jen, “many struggling requirement. They simply don’t have the to get through to their agents and unable time and we can offer peace of mind.” to discuss even urgent maintenance issues but not with Montrose.”

Welcoming new clients Some landlords (current or prospective) Part of the managed service offers access might think that if they have property in to its in-house maintenance team as well various locations, they need to take a multi-agency approach, when, in fact,

they can all be managed and cared for

by Montrose.

“Whether a landlord wants to be totally hands-on or have limited involvement,” says Ruth, “Montrose will tailor the service and communication level to their needs, ensuring that we work together to conduct a compliant and mutually beneficial tenancy for all parties.”

Giving back Everything we chat about during our meet-up with Montrose comes back to community.

For its recent 40th birthday celebrations at Didsbury Cricket Club (the business is its main sponsor), Montrose invited local independent businesses to set up stalls for the day. The award-winning Kathmandu restaurant – near neighbours on Burton Road and itself approaching its fourth decade in business – provided the food.

All funds raised went to the Alzheimer's Society and Francis House Children's Hospice as national and local charities close to many of their hearts. "It’s the virtuous circle,” smiles Ruth. “If we don’t invest time in supporting other local businesses and supporting people locally, the area is going to change and people won’t want to live here. It’s important that Montrose continues to invest in the area to ensure that local businesses, like us, succeed for another 40 years.”

Montrose Properties 40th birthday event has so far raised over £4500.

For more information, visit montroseproperties.co.uk, call 0161 445 7000, email office@montroseproperties.co.uk or even pop in for a brew and meet the team – they’d love to see you.

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Editor’s Choice Face Place x Hotel Gotham Face Place has been treating Hollywood’s A-list skin since 1972, keeping some of the most famous faces on the planet glowing. Renowned for being the must-have facial for luminous skin, Face Place can now be found in the multiaward-winning Hotel Gotham. The Signature Treatment, using Dermaquest products, is a no-nonsense, resultsdriven facial, which promises to leave your skin clear and fresh. It begins with a yucca cleanse, followed by an infused heat dome facial sauna to prepare the skin for a thorough extraction. Next up is a collagen, vitamin C and zinc treatment, delivered deep into the skin using Face Place’s famous galvanic current. And from our results, we can certainly see why this truly unique and powerful skincare experience is loved by those in the know.

Pointing Dog Cheadle Hulme This stunning and stylish gastropub is home to a global, brasserie-style menu. After starting with a classic combo of charred bread, olive oil and balsamic vinegar, we waited for the main event; a 16oz Chateaubriand to share, handpicked from the finest producers of beef in the area. All steaks are served with triple-cooked chips and a smoked flat mushroom topped with tomato rarebit and watercress. We added hispi cabbage with sage and onion crust and salt and vinegar onion rings as an extra indulgent accompaniment. To finish was gooey chocolate brownie and pavlova. One thing’s for sure, diners can definitely enjoy wholesome, homely food made with top-quality ingredients at Pointing Dog. 0161 485 6031 pointingdogcheadle.com

Trunk Bramhall Trunk Lounge, located in the centre of Bramhall’s bustling high street, boasts brunch, tempting tapas and gorgeous options from the grill. We tucked into calamari, patatas bravas, gambas pil pil, Tuscan meatballs, Greek salad and peri peri chicken skewers – and with a recommended three plates per person, this was the perfect amount. Not feeling hungry? With an extensive drinks list, Trunk is also the perfect pit stop, whether you’re looking to sip on sangria or smoothies.

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Matt Townley General Manager at Dakota Manchester Who is Matt Townley?

With twenty years of hospitality experience under his belt, and an undeniable passion for the industry, meet Matt Townley: General Manager of Dakota Manchester – the city’s most luxurious hotel.

As General Manager of one of Manchester’s newest and most impressive hotels, Matt is a firm believer in ‘leading from the front’ and is wholly focused on guest experience. Matt always immerses himself in the operation – often working from the lobby or food and beverage areas to remain at the forefront of the business.

Matt held regular catchups with all his teams, conducting bi-weekly calls to support colleagues and continue their career evolution in preparation for the return of normality.

His brilliant leadership has helped many win their own awards and achieve promotion. Matt mentors others around the world and in his very own city, where he is a guest lecturer at Manchester Metropolitan University, helping aspiring students kickstart their careers and provide insight into what a career in hospitality may look like.

Matt remarks “Our aim at Dakota is to inspire the next generation of hospitality professionals. Through additional mentoring, support and guidance, I am keen to encourage With a deep knowledge of hospitality and a steadfast more young people to start a career in the hospitality industry. management style, Matt takes the ebbs and flows of fast-paced, It’s our job to ensure roles in the industry are valued and high-end hotel work in his stride. It’s no mean feat standing at hospitality is seen as a prosperous career path to undertake the helm of Manchester’s most popular hotel, but Matt combines for future generations.” years of industry insight, meticulous strategy and good humour to ensure Dakota runs smoothly and successfully.

Day-to-day Matt’s all-encompassing role as General Manager sees him It’s no real surprise that Dakota Manchester consistently ranks navigate the 137-room hotel from top to bottom every day; as the #1 hotel in Manchester on Tripadvisor and boasts an from the city’s largest and most luxurious Grand Deluxe Suite ‘exceptional’ rating on Booking.com. The recipe for success? to the Grill – Dakota’s heart and soul – and all the way down Matt attributes it to the passion and dedication of those to the elegant al fresco Terrace. around him: Each morning, Matt kicks his day off with a Head of “Simplicity and brilliance are what we do best. Guests enjoy Department meeting – catching up with his wider team, impeccable service from the minute they enter the hotel; it’s ensuring all are motivated and ready for the day ahead. From the finer details that stay with our residents and our team are the bustling breakfast service, all the way through to turndown, passionate about providing an experience that won’t be forgotten.” Matt is on hand to ensure the hotel runs like clockwork.

Team spirit For Matt, his team and community come first. With a genuine passion for colleague development, high standards and guest delivery, Matt has led cultural change projects to enhance overall performance of large city centre, boutique and resort properties.

Not satisfied with excelling in his professional life alone, in his personal life, Matt’s fundraising is cause of great pride.

Most recently, Matt pledged to run 100 miles to raise money to support motor neurone disease charity My Name'5 Doddie Foundation – his determination and dedication led to an exceptional 150-mile run and a fantastic £8,000 raised.

As the Chair of the North West Institute of Hospitality committee, the world’s leading professional body for hospitality professionals, Matt leads the supervisory boards strategy to promote professionalism through lifelong learning – inspiring hospitality professionals to perform at their very best and earn the recognition they deserve.

Award-winning Despite the challenges posed in recent times, Matt’s management of Dakota resulted in an extremely successful reopening, followed by: a record-breaking revenue month in August 2021; a win in The Caterer’s Best Places to Work in Hospitality 2021; and placement in Tripadvisor’s Best of the Best 2021 for both the Hotel and Bar & Grill respectively. It’s clear that Dakota Manchester – and its team – continue to flourish under Matt’s management and leadership.

One of Matt’s main focuses at Dakota Manchester is guided learning and the development of his staff. During lockdown,

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The Great Kathmandu Food, family and friendship 35 years on, the Dangol family’s Great Kathmandu restaurant still scores gold for Nepalese food, service, intimacy and warmth Yes, West Didsbury’s famed curry house and its ever-expanding menu gain an all-round thumbs up from local gourmets and UK ex-pats alike.

Obviously, the Dangols put food first.

But there’s more to longevity than meets the eye. This family’s unpretentious personal touch, its ability to form lasting friendships with customers of all backgrounds, are rare qualities and major factors in The Great Kathmandu’s success.

The Dangols Established by Gopal and Jhunu Miaya Dangol in October 1986, The Great Kathmandu has, since 2008, been managed by of two of their six children – business info technology graduate and Managing Director Buda, 41, and Manageress Asha. When their dynamic mum, Jhunu (Gopal’s operations person and ‘righthand man’), developed Alzheimer's, Gopal became her carer but kept his eye on the business too. In April 2020, 71-year-old Jhunu died. The Dangols’ standing in the local community was clear – her funeral procession saw crowds waving her on during her final journey.

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History In 1973, five-star chef Gopal Dangol was flown to work at a city centre curry house. Jhunu and their two daughters arrived in 1975. Along with four colleagues, in 1979, go-ahead Gopal set up The Kathmandu in Sackville Street and left in 1985 to go it alone.

He ignored warnings against investing in the rundown, drug-drenched West Didsbury of the 1980s, followed his instinct and, alongside his wife, opened their very own compact Asian restaurant on Burton Road.

The first night’s five customers vowed to return and bring pals along too – and they did. From the start, the entire clan pitched in, including today’s MD, Buda, then too small to even reach the bar! The Great Kathmandu’s reputation snowballed. Staff turnover then and now remains negligible – and consistent with the area’s gradual gentrification, pub-closing punch-ups before a late-night curry died down too.

How’s this for loyalty? Every Monday since 1986, a group of curry-loving consultants, originally based in nearby Withington Hospital, meet up for their

weekly Great Kathmandu fare. The bonds are reciprocal. The family displayed a muso friend’s first CD in their waiting area ‘shrine’ for good luck and then, after refurbishment, ensured the disc was not binned but carefully relocated.

Expansion Acquiring the next-door video store in 2009 marked a real turning point. More space, more comfort, larger kitchen – but no loss of quality for perfectionist Gopal, insistent on butchering each lamb himself. Generous with his skills, Gopal, whose past boasts an audience with the King of Nepal, has occasionally divulged trade secrets to customers and trained all his children and chefs, including sonin-law Ramesh Khadka, Head Cook for 27 years.

The Food Buda clarifies some differences between Indian and Nepalese cuisine saying:“It’s about subtlety and depth of flavour, not merely taste. Our garam masala is roasted, ground and blended in-house from fourteen spices. Our curries aren’t sweet. We don’t bombard you with spices either. We offer a balance – a sort of symphony of seasonings.

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At your first mouthful, the richness of the sauce comes through.

It’s followed by the onions and tomatoes. Then, like savouring good wine, the garam masala emerges. Cooking must come from the heart. Traditional Nepalese lamb or chicken chwela and Asha’s tandoori chicken shaksuka are very popular here, but over the years, our makhan’s proved our main award winner.”

Lockdown & the future Lockdown was tough. Its easing increased the uptake of takeaways and the provision of al fresco dining. Buda says, “We’re open 365 days a year. This leaves no time for making improvements. Lockdown was our opportunity to renovate and update the kitchen and restaurant without losing the original essence of The Great Kathmandu.”

Mind you, Buda’s Namchi chilli chicken – inspired by his 2019 Alzheimer’s fundraising trek to Base Camp Everest and Looking ahead, things are good. Already a dab hand with emergency descent by helicopter – also contributed to The customers, Buda’s six-year-old daughter confided, “Daddy, Great Kathmandu’s impressive 2019 English Curry Award. when you and Grandpa aren’t here anymore – I’ll be the boss!”

Regional & national awards 1998 & 1999 Asian Food Guide Quality 2000 Harden’s & Observer Newspapers’ UK’s Best Indian 2001 Cobra Good Curry Guide Excellence 2003 Hi Life Diners’ Club Gold Plate 2004 Harden’s Quality Food Guide 2007/08/09 Good Food Achievement 2008 Observer Newspapers’ Best Indian Restaurant of the Year

2010 2011 2011 2016 2016 2019

Harden’s Commended/The Independent 50 Best Curry Houses House of Commons – Tiffin Awards Nomination The Independent – Best NW Nepalese & Indian Restaurant Gourmet Guide Award Manchester University Community Award Curry Awards Best UK Nepalese Restaurant

The Great Kathmandu’s clientele & family have donated over £40,000 to charities. Nepalese Earthquake Appeal 2015: Collaboration with Manchester University helped The Great Kathmandu raise £15,000 for water filters and shelter

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FOOD & DRINK

CHESHIRE HOUSE BAR AND GRILL

Cheshire House Bar and Grill opened a few months ago at the former Raymond Blanc site, Brasserie Blanc, and ensures all-day dining, drinking and dancing for anyone who visits. The 4,000-square foot space has had a stunning venue refit and menu overhaul, and is the new Knutsford hotspot.

Combining enticing cuisine with attentive service in a chic and stylish setting, there’s something for everyone with an extensive list of classic and contemporary cocktails, bottomless brunch and Sunday lunch served alongside the yummy main menu.

Open from 9.30am, the Cheshire House Bar and Grill brunch menu will entice early morning risers with freshly baked croissants, homemade pancakes or a hearty full English breakfast. For those wanting a quick daytime snack, the lunchtime menu offers a selection of classic sandwiches, tasty salads and homemade soups.

Evening diners can enjoy upmarket bar bites, premium steaks from the grill (we can vouch for the fillet steak; perfectly cooked and of the highest quality) and a selection of elevated gastro options, such as the Cheshire House Pie of the Week, while Sundays will offer a traditional succulent Sunday roast with all the trimmings. Non-meat eaters can indulge in a tempting selection of vegan and vegetarian dishes, including vegan fish and chips.

In a bid to save jobs in the local area and assist the struggling hospitality industry, all former Brasserie Blanc staff have been retained for the new venue. We’d like to give a special shout out to our server, Harmony, who made the whole experience a delight. cheshirehousebarandgrill.co.uk Cheshire House | Regent Street | Knutsford | Cheshire WA16 6GR

FANCY A TIPPLE? The Spirit of Manchester Distillery, Manchester Gin’s guided distillery tour and tasting, will give you a real insight into what in-house production life is like a minute and there’s the chance to get all your gin questions answered throughout.

The distillery has the capacity to produce over a million litres of gin every year, so it knows its stuff!

To finish, you’ll be guided through sampling the gins to understand flavour profiles and help decide which is your

As part of an intimate group, you’ll enjoy an animated talk on the history of the business, how its famous gins are made and the origins of the chosen ingredients.

Ultimately, it’s a real journey from how Manchester Gin was born through to the huge success it is today (it’s stocked in Chile and China, you know). It’s a laugh

favourite. One thing’s for sure, we definitely recommend getting an Uber home!

What’s more, visitors to The Spirit of Manchester Distillery get 10% off their bill in the bar and restaurant, Three Little Words, when dining from the à la carte menu.

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“Peace of mind for you and your family at all times”

The Private GP & Night Doctor Service We are a group of experienced GPs based in South Manchester, we offer the highest level of medical care, above and beyond the NHS. Whilst the NHS is a good system, demand has increased so much that it has become almost impossible for it to offer the prompt and personal care that we all wish for.

We believe our registered patients want a professional service with peace of mind at all times – from prompt telephone advice, a face to face consultation or organising an admission into hospital, anytime, day or night – all provided by a small group of doctors whom they know.

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Hopefully, you will not need to see a doctor urgently, but accidents or illnesses can occur when least expected, and having to travel or wait several hours for healthcare can only make the ordeal worse.

You can stay registered with your NHS GP, as our aim is not to replace your care but to work alongside it, providing you with our extra medical care when you or your family need it most.

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Helping Joel to live longer The parents of second year London University English student Joel Danziger appear composed and positive, but in reality, Steph Danziger and Ian Runacres state clearly, “We are living in a slow-motion car crash.” uk.gofundme.com/f/helpjoellivelonger

Two years ago, their 18-year-old son, Royal Exchange Theatre and TV child actor Joel, had just celebrated gaining an impressive clutch of diverse A-levels. He was all set for uni.

A fortnight later, on August 28th, 2019, the family’s life was to change completely.

Visiting the optician to check out his eye strain and recurrent headaches, the teen was immediately sent for a brain scan. This revealed a golf-ball-sized tumour buried in the right side of Joel’s brain. This had been affecting his optic nerve and eyesight.

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On September 5th, at Salford Royal Hospital, an eight-hour operation removed that tumour. It was then frozen. Aggressive, erratic and presently incurable, this brain cancer was a glioblastoma. Patients’ average life expectancy after diagnosis is 18 months.

When Joel asked if he would see the age of thirty, the answer was a simple ‘no.’

process would not benefit anyone other than Joel, hence the price.

Following months of gruelling chemotherapy, radiotherapy and immunotherapy at The Christie in 2019 and 2020, the NHS’ long-term plan offered three-monthly scans. Nothing more for now. Yet a tailor-made dendritic cell vaccine, manufactured in either Cambridge or Germany, could potentially improve and extend his life.

Working with the UK lab would be less disruptive to his studies, so the family investigated further. The treatment could be delivered privately by star neurosurgeon Professor Keyoumars Ashkan at King’s College Hospital in London – and each course of treatment would cost over £200,000.

Steph and Ian say, “Joel was in and out of the appointment in 30 minutes. It’s amazing. Presently, he looks and is OK – unlike after his previous therapies.

If these inoculations can extend his life by three years, something else may have been discovered by then. The aim is to delay the tumour’s recurrence. We live in limbo, watching on as Joel hopefully enjoys his life. Meanwhile, we are frozen.

We observe friends planning their futures, their house moves and their holidays. We daren’t book anything.

But we remain strong together because we communicate so well. We each do our own thing. Ian walks in the hills.

I see friends. And Joel stays in London as much as possible – coming home mainly for his scans.”

With uni on the horizon and insight into his knife-edge situation, in August 2020, Joel finally acquiesced to the crowdfunding. Amazingly, via former Parrs Wood High School pals’ efforts, private donations and public responses, the first £200,000 target was soon His parents are public sector professionals. reached. However, Covid restrictions Socially-aware, Joel’s knee-jerk reaction put paid to the proposed January 2021 to the news was to set up a Teenage vaccinations. In March, preparations Cancer Trust JustGiving page. It rapidly were resumed and in April, having raised an unexpected £20,000. But verified Joel’s physical fitness, Professor prolonging Joel Danziger’s own life was Ashkan, true to his word, opened his to prove a different financial ball game closed-due-to-Covid clinic specifically to altogether. deliver the weekly dendritic treatments.

Joel’s white blood cells would be combined with his tumour protein tissues and then reintroduced in vaccine form into his body to promote some immunity. Obviously, this bespoke

Irrespective of his uncertain situation, would-be scriptwriter Joel’s fresher year was obviously dominated by Covid.

Tuition was online. Family visits were limited by lockdowns and socialising varied. Being a self-sufficient only child served him well. Unwilling to be defined by his cancer, he hid all medications from his peers and made light of most problems.

The £200,000 raised has enabled Joel to receive his first bespoke treatments. The family is utterly indebted to the efforts of former Parrs Wood High School pals, the manifold private donors, the £15,000 from the sale of a silver disc by band James’ trumpeter and other ongoing projects, such as wild swimming around each small Lake District island.

As Joel’s glioblastoma will return, the appeal will continue.

Ian concludes, “Raising £200,000 for this first treatment and manufacturing such an effective vaccine have been unbelievable achievements. They are buying Joel time. But we have no illusions. There are more hurdles ahead as we get ready for his next round. Above all, we are so very grateful to everyone as it is enabling our son Joel to have a life.”

If you, too, would like to contribute, please visit uk.gofundme.com/f/helpjoellivelonger

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The OrthTeam Centre: access the right team, at the right me Mr Chris Peach, OrthTeam Consultant who specialises in Shoulder and Elbow condi ons, discusses the benefits of the state­of­the­art facility, what the team of leading consultants offer and how you can access them.

Q. Why should I choose the OrthTeam Centre?

Q. What are the state­of­the­art diagnos cs available?

Our mul ­million pound pa ent­centred facility, conveniently located in Didsbury, Manchester, provides world­class exper se combined with state­of­the­art diagnos cs. This means that you as a pa ent can quickly and easily access many of the region's leading consultants and benefit from the very best scanning technology, providing fast, high quality imaging, all in one convenient loca on.

Whatever your ache or pain or symptoms, we can direct you to a specialist Consultant to assess and advise prompt treatment to get you on the road to recovery.

At the OrthTeam Centre, pa ents have access to a cu ng­ edge 3 Tesla (3T) MRI scanner which, being equipped with the most up­to­date technology, offers a shorter examina on me and clearer, and more detailed images.

This allows us to reduce the amount of me the pa ent is in the scanner without compromising image quality.

At the OrthTeam Centre we offer all elements of outpa ent care including state­of­the­art imaging as well as pain relieving treatments. The facility has been designed to ensure that your experience with us is as smooth and enjoyable as possible.

Q. Who is the OrthTeam?

OrthTeam, which I'm proud to be part of, is a group of highly­skilled consultants who specialise in musculoskeletal (MSK) condi ons. Since forma on in 2007, OrthTeam has grown and developed to establish itself as one of the leading providers of MSK treatment and surgery in the United Kingdom. The advantage of being part of a group of experts, is that we work together to provide an integrated approach which ensures outstanding, personalised care for each and every pa ent.

Q. What condi ons do you treat?

Each of our consultants has trained to develop the highest level of specialisa on in their chosen area which includes all aspects of orthopaedics, neurosurgery, neurology, peripheral nerve, pain management, rheumatology, sports cardiology and sport and exercise medicine. We treat every musculoskeletal (MSK) condi on and look a er a wide range of pa ents; including athletes with spor ng injuries, arthri s sufferers to complex spinal condi ons.

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The high resolu on of 3T imaging is really important to a consultant and can make a difference in establishing the diagnosis, as well as determining the course of management for each pa ent. The clarity of the images obtained can iden fy subtle abnormali es not previously seen on standard scanners used at most healthcare facili es.

Pa ents also benefit from a dedicated digital X­ray facility, ultrasound room and fluoroscopy room for image­guided injec ons, all within the OrthTeam Centre.

Q. What happens if I need an opera on?

We offer all elements of outpa ent care at the OrthTeam Centre including injec on treatments. However if you do require surgery, we’re conveniently located next to Spire Manchester Hospital which ensures safe and easy access to inpa ent, day case and other subspecialist care in a Care Quality Commission assessed ‘Outstanding’ environment.

Will I be covered by my health insurance for treatment at OrthTeam Centre?

We are recognised by all private medical insurers and do not require a wri en referral le er from your GP to see a consultant at the OrthTeam Centre. We advise that you check with your insurer regarding authorising your appointment. Please phone 0161 447 6888 to book an appointment.

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First in the Fight Recently re-released, Manchester book First in the Fight covers the history of the city from when the first women marched to St Peter’s Field to the reformers who fought shoulder to shoulder for equality and social change Written by historian Helen Antrobus and Andrew Simcock, First in the Fight tells the stories of Manchester’s radical women and is adorned by 20 stunning artworks by the city’s Women in Print co-operative.

First in the Fight is a showpiece tribute to the Manchester women who changed the world. It is beautifully crafted and has been described as a ‘visual feast’ as the original images on this page clearly demonstrate.

The statue, located in Manchester’s St Peter's Square, has become an iconic expression of the legacy of Emmeline Pankhurst, whose spirit is reflected in the book.

“This is a book to treasure, with each of the women’s individual stories accompanied by a beautiful illustration from the Women in Print collective.”

Emily Wright, of iNostalgia publishers and Editor of First in the Fight says: “First in the Fight is part of the legacy of Our Emmeline, a project that captured the heart of the nation.

The full list of women featured in First in the Fight is: Margaret Ashton, Lydia Becker, Louise Da-Cocodia, Margaret Downes, Elizabeth Gaskell, Annie Horniman, Sunny Lowry, Kathleen Ollerenshaw, Emmeline Pankhurst, Christabel Pankhurst, Sylvia Pankhurst, Mary Quaile, Elizabeth Raffald, Esther Roper, Enriqueta Rylands, Olive Shapley, Shena Simon, Marie Stopes, Ellen Wilkinson and Emily Williamson.

The 20 women featured in First in the Fight were all on the long-list for the WoManchester statue project, which led to the creation of the Our Emmeline sculpture.

“In telling the stories and celebrating the achievements of all the women that were part of the original public vote, we wanted to ensure that their legacy is preserved in print – and we could think of no better way of doing this than by working with local authors and artists.

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ASK THE EXPERTS

Susie Batista Susie Batista from Cheshire Property Staging believes your home is a place where stepping through the front door or into a particular room should fill you with instant love and admiration.

How could an interior designer help me? Many of our clients have a wonderful sense of style and specific ideas about pieces, colours and fabrics. These details, however, aren’t enough to create successful interiors. Professional designers see the bigger picture, helping to clarify the overall vision for your space and how you want it to feel.

With years of expertise, deep knowledge of brands and longstanding vendor relationships, they escort their projects to smooth finishes and prevent costly mistakes along the way.

How is home staging different from interior design?

Home staging is the art of presenting spaces for sale. Staged interiors are temporary installs designed to appeal to a broad range of potential buyers. The goal is to make those

buyers easily see themselves living there, triggering the desire for a space that motivates quick, high bids. Interior design is personal and permanent. Your designer needs to understand your specific lifestyle, preferences and functional needs. Interior design is custom, specific to you, creating a unique and individual space that truly feels like home.

How involved would I need to be in an interior design process? As your project begins, we’ll need your detailed input to help establish your style, functional needs and other objectives. Once your design plan is drafted and approved, you can choose to participate in as little or as much of the decision-making as you’d like. Some clients prefer a handsoff approach, while others want to be an active part of the process. We’re happy to accommodate either preference.

John Murphy Mr John Murphy is a Consultant Breast Surgeon at Spire Manchester Hospital.

He has two decades’ experience working in breast surgery and specialises in treating patients with breast concerns.

What are the main symptoms of breast cancer that women should be aware of? The main symptoms to look out for are: a new lump that persists after a period, a lump in the armpit, a change in breast shape or thickening of the skin, pulling of the skin in the breast when lifting an arm, new bloody or clear discharge from the nipple and/or a patch of discoloration around the nipple.

How is breast cancer care evolving? Breast cancer care has evolved significantly over the last 20 years, with the chances of patients surviving breast cancer increasing dramatically. Patients’ treatment pathways are individual and based on the type of breast cancer. The type of surgery offered has dramatically changed over the last two decades

to incorporate plastic surgical procedures in the same sitting in order to improve the patient’s quality of life following the breast cancer treatment in the long-term.

What services can Spire Manchester offer to somebody who has been diagnosed with breast cancer? Spire Manchester is in a fantastic position within the independent sector, because we provide all types of breast cancer care (including the most complex type of surgery) to patients.

Our ‘one-stop breast clinic’ is available several days a week and enables patients to be assessed before undergoing X-rays and scans, all within one visit, with nationally recognised experts in the field of breast care.

The advice given by our experts is in no way intended to replace professional advice and is only a guideline in response to individual reader comments. Unfortunately, due to a high volume of queries, our experts are unable to engage in any direct correspondence.

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Levelling up – when will we taste the jam?

There’s been a great of deal of talk about ‘levelling up’ since Boris Johnson’s decisive election victory in December 2019

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The PM said recently that the government will have "made progress in levelling up when we have begun to raise living standards, spread opportunity, improved our public services and restored people's sense of pride in their community." But what does levelling up really mean and what is needed to translate words into action so that people in Manchester and the north feels its effects?

Whilst insisting that “levelling up is not a ‘jam-spreading exercise”, the PM sounds a little bit unsure of what it is and has asked local leaders with ideas on how to improve their constituencies to come forward, promising to give them "the tools to make things happen for their communities".

Greater Manchester’s Mayor, Andy Burnham, is clear about what will achieve levelling up and has called for the creation of a “London-style transport network with London-level fares, which will unite towns and cities and transform the life chances of the 2.8 million people who live here.”

All he needs is the powers and resources from central government to achieve it.

Other commentators seem to agree that the key to levelling up is greater powers for local communities and investment in infrastructure.

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Stephen Church, North Markets Leader for EY (formerly known as Ernst & Young), agrees that capital projects, including the £640bn investment in infrastructure will lay the foundations of levelling up. However, he feels “to fully succeed, governments must work together with the wider business community to maximise the potential of levelling up’s regional prosperity.”

the capital in the ‘race for space’, recent house prices in the North West have outstripped London’s for the first time in years.

Covid has also shown that technology makes it increasingly irrelevant where you work, making the need to live in the capital less obvious.

“After the global economic crisis of ten years or so ago, London’s house prices rebounded quicker than the rest of the country, including the North West, so there’s a certain amount of catching up to do since prices around the UK are starting from a lower base.”

But is it a blip or a permanent change?

Bill thinks house prices will rise outside the capital for a while though he thinks it’s likely there will be some ‘self-correction’. If house prices in other parts of the country continue to outperform London, he thinks the capital will start to be very attractive again, leading many to once more seek their fortunes there, Dick Whittington style.

Bradley Martin, Senior Associate at DWF Law LLP, feels ‘levelling up’ could be an opportunity for the North to secure the powers and funding to create better jobs with higher salaries and deliver wider benefits to the region.

He also thinks that Rishi Sunak needs to play his part, saying the Chancellor should create a 'UK Shared Prosperity Fund' to make up for the EU funds lost following Brexit and prioritise growth in the North and other areas of the country.

He also backs the idea of giving the Metro Mayors more powers and more funding for public transport – especially transport into the cities and towns, highlighting that roughly twice as much is spent per person on transport in London as in the North of England.

Finally, there needs to be a measure attached to levelling up, so voters can track the success of the policy. The whole picture about quality of life in Manchester compared to London has been more complicated by the impact of Covid. As many people flee

Tom Bill, Head of UK Residential Research at property specialists Knight Frank believes that levelling up and the housing market are increasingly linked and that Covid has intensified the issues of affordability.

The impact of Covid has made the complicated political, economic, transport and housing issues around levelling up even more intricate. One thing is clear: levelling up will not be achieved overnight and there’s much work to do – and money to be spent – before Mancunians and other Northerners start to taste any ‘jam’ spread their way.

“Over the last year or so, we’ve seen people going to ‘secondary cities’ outside London because they can get a greater ‘bang for their buck’,” he explained. “We’ve also seen blue chip companies increasingly going to cities outside London. Over the next few years, the story of house prices will be more interesting outside London than in the capital.

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ASK THE EXPERTS Amanda McAlister Amanda is the Managing Partner at McAlister Family Law. One of the very few in the region to be named a Leading Individual by Legal 500, she is a trailblazer in doing divorce differently.

What makes a good divorce lawyer?

I am asked this question so often. A good divorce lawyer is someone with a clear strategy, who plans and who can deliver on the outcome you want. A good divorce lawyer is also able to offer you expertise in multiple areas of family law. Many say they do, but few have what we have – specialists in children law, international divorce, arbitration, and divorce and finance.

Why do people think getting divorced is so expensive?

The major problem of high costs in divorce cases is almost always down to the case not being managed well. If your divorce lawyer hasn’t put together a carefully thought-out

strategy, then you’re going to find costs escalating because there’s no plan in place for achieving the outcome you want.

Can a divorce be amicable?

Almost always, the answer is ‘no’, it can’t. Separation is painful for all concerned. Trust me, I know. I may be a divorce lawyer, but I’m divorced myself, so I know exactly what it’s like. But I can tell you what divorce can be is respectful and if it’s respectful, then you’re doing the right thing, which means you’ve much more chance of achieving that positive outcome and moving on successfully with your life.

Ask one of our experts at McAlister Family Law for more details.

Guy Kelland Guy Kelland is Managing Director of Kellands Chartered Financial Planners based in Hale village. Over the last 30 years, he has built a national company with a local Cheshire base. He still loves and enjoys the challenges each year brings in delivering the very best advice and financial outcomes for all clients.

He takes the responsibility that comes with the many millions of pounds entrusted to the Kellands team very seriously.

When choosing a financial adviser, what are some of the important factors to consider?

Firstly, it always helps if a trusted source can recommend an adviser they have been impressed by. Many of the clients who will approach Kellands this year will be from personal recommendations. Beyond that, you should be looking for a company with a strong team that is well resourced.

The advisers should be highly qualified – preferably from a chartered firm. Seek whole-of-market advice with no restrictions or conflict of interest, where the client is central to the advice process. Check out any testimonials or national awards that demonstrate the company’s service, ethos and culture.

As a business, what were your greatest achievements through lockdown?

I am most proud of the way the whole Kellands team supported each other and how quickly they adapted to the new working practices required. Our investment into cutting-edge technology systems paid dividends, enabling us to provide a totally uninterrupted service. Advice is even more valuable during periods of adversity. This principle was again demonstrated in March 2020, when lockdown struck and world stock markets fell. Kellands’ advisers know the importance of sticking to the main objective and not selling at the bottom. Since that low point, it is comforting to know that all Kellands’ investment strategies have surpassed pre-lockdown values.

The advice given by our experts is in no way intended to replace professional advice and is only a guideline in response to individual reader comments. Unfortunately, due to a high volume of queries, our experts are unable to engage in any direct correspondence.

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E D U CAT I O N N E W S The journey to wellbeing

The organisation Young Minds has carried out valuable surveys of young people throughout the COVID pandemic and the results of the fourth survey, from January 2021, are of no surprise. 67% of those surveyed felt that the pandemic would have a negative, long-term effect on their mental health. This is incredibly worrying and, therefore, for those of us who work in schools, it is the wellbeing of our pupils that must be our key focus over the coming year.

had weekly wellbeing lessons on the timetable for over five years. This year, they will be particularly important as bubbles ‘burst’ and ‘normal’ life in school, we hope, resumes. The lessons will once again focus on the building of character, giving students the skills and experiences to be resilient, tenacious and confident alongside strategies that aim to help them cope with stress – all skills that will help them deal with the impact of COVID and ultimately prepare them for their future, way beyond the school gates.

Some of the main issues affecting all pupils across the country have been caused by ‘bubble’ restrictions. Last year, pupils were unable to interact socially across their own or other year groups, face coverings impacted emotional understanding, the reliance on technology during lockdowns increased feelings of isolation and, with the inability to offer all of the extra-curricular opportunities that pupils are usually involved in, the happiness of millions of young people was, inevitably, impacted.

The opportunity for every young person to flourish must be the aim of all school strategies as we approach this school year.

For me, a fulfilling education is about being a rounded individual, one where the student understands the importance of community, social responsibility and collaboration and one where there is access to those wider opportunities that will enable the individual to flourish both inside and outside of the classroom. By supporting students with their wellbeing, Even before COVID, prioritising student wellbeing and we will be helping them to overcome the difficulties of the happiness was the bedrock of my own educational philosophy past 18 months and, as a result, to flourish. and this will continue to be the case over the coming year as we rebuild our community and encourage students to enjoy spending time together. Indeed, at Manchester High School

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STOCKPORT GRAMMAR SCHOOL An independent school for ages 3-18 years

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Book online for Open Events Sixth Form Open Evening Tuesday 12th October Senior School Open Morning Saturday 13th November Senior School Entrance Exam Wednesday 12th January 2022 Senior and Junior School day tours available Extensive school bus routes including Sale, Altrincham and Hale

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Whole School Open Day Saturday 6th November These are the days when a more individual approach really ma琀ers and at Bridgewater School, our ethos of trea琀ng every child as an individual is built into our founda琀ons. So whether your child joins us at the very start of their learning journey or as a Senior School or Sixth Form student, by developing a real understanding of their individual needs, we can help to make their school journey a happy and successful one.

Call 0161 794 1463 or visit bridgewater-school.co.uk/opendays to register.

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Bridgewater School, Drywood Hall, Worsley Rd, Worsley, M28 2WQ

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Alderley girls celebrate excellent A-level achievements Alderley Edge School for Girls (AESG) is delighted for its Upper Sixth pupils, who have achieved an excellent set of A-level results. This year’s outstanding results have continued to reflect the successes of previous years with 66% of grades awarded A*/A and 82% of all grades awarded at A*/B. In addition, 43% of our Upper Sixth achieved a clean sweep of at least three A grades across the 20 subjects studied at AESG. These grades truly reflect our pupils’ resilience, commitment and dedication to their studies over the last two years.

Amongst the many success stories across our community are sisters Lara Coulter, who achieved 4 A*s and can now look

forward to reading engineering at Durham University, and Ella Coulter, who has accepted a place at the University of St Andrews to read medicine after achieving 3 A*s.

In addition, Head Girl, Florence Sabry, achieved 3 A*s and will be reading English at the University of Exeter from September.

The school is incredibly proud of the way in which the Sixth Form community has coped during the past two years and, although they did not have the opportunity to complete traditional examinations and demonstrate their abilities to external examiners, they excelled in their attitude towards remote learning and absolutely deserve their successes.

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Stockport Grammar School: celebrating academic achievement Congratulations to Stockport Grammar School’s A-level and GCSE students on their exceptional academic achievements.

At A-level, 86% of the grades were awarded at A* to B and 58% at A* and A. At GCSE, 27% of the grades were at the top mark of 9, with over 76% at 9, 8 and 7.

Headmaster, Dr Paul Owen, said: “Our students have worked incredibly hard and I am delighted by their achievements.

Supported by their teachers, they have shown academic ambition and resilience in the most difficult of circumstances and have continued to take opportunities to develop their wider talents. I am immensely proud of them.”

Small is beautiful and academically successful at Bridgewater School At Bridgewater School in Worsley, success and happiness go hand in hand. The emphasis placed on achievement and the celebration of success in all areas of school life makes all the difference. A difference which manifests itself in excellent pass rates, year after year.

Headmistress, Mrs Nairn, said: “Whilst our pass rates speak for themselves, the height of success is seeing these young people grow into the true individuals they are. Our students achieve their personal best because they study a broad and challenging curriculum in a happy and reassuring environment. We also give them the opportunity to discover

previously undiscovered talents, both within and beyond the classroom, which explains why so many of our young people go on to make so much of their lives.”

Despite another year of educational disruptions, the dedication of Year 11 students at Bridgewater School in Worsley has been justly rewarded, with a record-breaking 61% of students receiving a grade of 9-7 for their GCSE coursework.

Whole School Open Day 6th November 2021

Bridgewater’s GCSE results follow another excellent display at A-level, where Sixth Form students achieved a 100% pass rate, with 85% of grades at B and above.

Manchester High girls celebrate the next stage in their exciting journeys

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will go on to King’s College London, taking up a place to study medicine.

Gwendolen Sellers from Fallowfield will go on to Cambridge University and study computer science. Gwendolen was awarded three A*s in German, further maths and physics.

Durham, where she’ll study history and politics. Phoebe was awarded three A*s in economics, history and politics.

Ella Walker from Mottram St. Andrew will go on to Bristol University, taking up a place to study psychology with innovation.

Annie Lomax from Cheadle is celebrating securing a place at Cambridge University, where she’ll study law. Annie was awarded three A*s in English Literature, history and religious studies. Phoebe Palmer from Warrington is celebrating too, having won a place at the University of

Christina Maxfield from Didsbury will be studying an accelerated course in music at the Royal Northern College of Music. Christina joined MHSG in the Prep Department 14 years ago and has just returned from performing on her violin with the National Youth Orchestra.

Empowering Girls since 1874 School Open Events Friday 12th November 2021 10.30am – 12.30pm Saturday 20th November 2021 9.30am – 12.30pm An independent school for girls aged 4 – 18 Visit www.manchesterhigh.co.uk/openevents to register

FLYING MACHINES DJI Mini 2 I’M A huge fan of drones, as I’m sure most middle-aged dads are. It’s the archetypal dad toy: something we could never have imagined when we were kids and something even the most ham-fisted among us can operate with satisfying results.

By results, I mean cinematic quality aerial film and photo footage controlled by your phone, which not long ago, you could only get from millions of pounds’ worth of helicopter and camera gear.

I couldn’t believe it when I got my first drone, a DJI Spark, and straight out of the box, I was able to shoot smooth, clear swooping vistas and even track a moving subject while circling them from the air. With minimal practice, I was out shooting beach and forest adventures for my YouTube channel (red_dread, in case you’re interested).

Of course, it wasn’t long before new laws came in to govern drone use, given how dangerous one could be in the wrong hands. And that’s no bad thing – it just means you have to register your drone and apply for an operator

licence. But most of the rules currently only apply to drones that weigh over 250g – so what did the clever manufacturers do? They invented ones that weigh 249g or less!

This one, for example, the DJI Mini 2, is by no means a toy.

Sure, it’s lightweight, but it can still shoot in 4k resolution, transmit footage up to 10km away, fly for more than half an hour on one battery and even remain stable in winds up to 38kph.

The mobile software also allows you to edit and even upload your footage straight to social media on the fly, plus, it has all the same clever tricks as the bigger models, such as auto return to home, in case you lose sight of it in the sky.

Prices start from £419, dji.com

Syma RC helicopter No dad can ever get away with having a toy without letting the kids have a go, or at least getting them a version for themselves as a distraction.

If it’s a cheap and cheerful flying gadget they want, this thing is unbelievable. Advertised as having ‘strong crash resistance’, it’s ideal for the most boisterous children to play with and as the videos prove, you really can tread on it, chuck it off the roof, slam it into walls and still, it will fly.

OK, it doesn’t have on-board cameras or some of the cleverest flying modes of a serious drone, but for the price, it’s a great way of getting used to flying your own little machine. And for beginners, you might be surprised to hear it does still have automatic take-off and landing as well as altitude hold. Which, for under £60, makes this an amazing bargain.

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WHAT’S ON White Christmas Palace Theatre 22 November – 4 December Make it a magical family Christmas with this spectacular, brand-new production of Irving Berlin’s White Christmas direct from the West End. JLS AO Arena / 23 & 24 November These two rescheduled dates will see JLS bring their Beat Again tour to Manchester.

Live concerts and theatre shows are back! As the city slowly returns to a new normality, we’d love you – if you’re able – to attend and support the arts and entertainers that make our city so wonderful.

But remember to always stay safe and follow any guidelines put in place at each venue. Here’s to some great nights out!

Pete Tong Presents Ibiza Classics AO Arena / 27 November The nation's most unforgettable orchestral dance party Ibiza Classics is back! Pete Tong along with Jules Buckley and The Heritage Orchestra have announced their return to Manchester with a new live show.

James & Happy Mondays AO Arena / 3 December Marking 33 years since the two Factory label mates toured together in 1988.

This promises to be an exciting reunion of two of Manchester’s most celebrated bands.

Bedknobs and Broomsticks Palace Theatre / 19-24 October Enter a world of magic and fantasy as Disney’s classic movie Bedknobs and Broomsticks makes its world premiere as an exciting new musical.

Blondie AO Arena / 9 November The legendary Blondie, plus special guests Garbage, arrives in the city with its Against The Odds UK tour.

Smooth Edge Zaranda Bar, West Didsbury 5 November Groove to some soul and jazz classics.

Darren Proctor’s Grown Up Disco Zaranda Bar, West Didsbury 13 November Greatest Hits Radio DJ Darren Proctor brings his ultimate party night to West Didsbury. Grown Up Disco features a setlist full of dancefloor-filling tunes.

The Human League AO Arena / 10 December Celebrating forty years since the release of Dare, The Human League will be performing this classic album in its entirety as well as other hits from their extensive back catalogue.

Simply Red AO Arena / 6 February 2022 Simply Red’s rescheduled Blue Eyed Soul tour sees Mick back in his home city.

John Bishop AO Arena / 25 & 26 February 2022 Comedy superstar John Bishop is back with his brand-new, highly anticipated Right Here, Right Now world tour.

Tom Jones AO Arena / 6 December International icon Tom Jones returns to Manchester this December with his Surrounded By Time tour.

Gary Barlow AO Arena / 9 December Gary will hit the road with a full orchestra, bringing to life songs from his new album, Music Played By Humans, as well as all the hits from his incredible, threedecade-spanning career. Gary will be joined by very special guest Leona Lewis.

Andre Rieu & The Johann Strauss Orchestra AO Arena / 20 April 2022 Andre Rieu, the Dutch “King of Waltz”, who has made classical music accessible to everybody, will bring his Johann Strauss Orchestra to Manchester.

Pet Shop Boys AO Arena / 20 May 2022 The band’s rescheduled Dreamworld tour date in the city finally arrives!

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NISSAN NOSE REMEMBER that new-car smell?

It’s one of the most powerfully evocative sensations, which takes hold of you when you’re lucky enough to be shopping around car showrooms, and there’s no air freshener on earth that can replicate it.

That’s why Nissan has hired a specialist odour engineer to make sure its combinations of natural and man-made materials and adhesives combine to make the best sensory experience for the customer. Peter Karl Eastland, a British chemist based at Nissan’s European Technical Centre, tests There’s a surprising amount of science materials under multiple real-world that goes into making sure a car interior conditions to achieve the coveted smells just right. And not all of us have an on-board scent diffuser like the latest Mercedes-Benz S Class.

new-car smell that car buyers find so irresistible.

This unique and surprising job has been put to the test on the all-new Qashqai, which is now on sale in the UK, and Nissan is so confident in this unique selling point that odour evaluation is now a key part of the development process for every Nissan vehicle.

Yes, it does have plenty to see in the way of exhibits – in fact, it’s one of the biggest indoor attractions in the region, which helps in this rainy part of the world – but that’s not the big difference.

As its name suggests, the Derbyshire-based collection boasts 150 modern British classics, including Sir Elton John’s Bentley. And what makes it particularly special is that, for a modest ticket price, you actually get to drive some of the cars!

DRIVE DAD’S CAR Here’s a brilliant idea for a grand day out for any car fan in the North West. A stone’s throw away in the Peak District is a new visitor attraction called the Great British Car Journey.

And this is no ordinary motor museum…

From just £49, Drive Dad’s Car gives you the opportunity to get behind the wheel of 30 of the most popular cars ever made in Britain – everything from the Sunbeam Rapier Convertible, a rare original Avenger and Rolls Royce Silver Spirit to the Ford Capri, Reliant Robin and, of course, the original MK1 Mini.

Personally, I’d choose the bog standard ‘80s Ford Escort, which was the car so many of my generation had as teenagers. This particular memory lane is a picturesque six-mile closed-road circuit, which I suspect will be reawakening many a happy reminiscence. greatbritishcarjourney.com

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