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visit one of their stores, the number of customers allowed in at any given time will be limited based on the size of each individual store, which may at times, make a short wait outside necessary. Social distancing measures will be in place at each location, hand sanitiser will be freely available and Floorstore staff will be wearing masks. For customers who prefer a more personal experience or need to avoid a potential wait, Floorstore are also able to offer pre-arranged appointments. Each appointment will be allocated a one-hour
“Floorstore are so confident in their sensible pricing and the value it represents they’re happy to offer like-for-like price matching.” Floorstore branches in Leeds,Wakefield and most recently Harrogate as well as an outlet store in the heart of Leeds. The family’s Yorkshire roots drive their demand for fantastic value for money, in fact, they’re so confident in their sensible pricing and the value it represents they’re happy to offer like-for-like price matching. And, as an independent, family business, they have the freedom to treat every customer as an individual. It’s the reason many customers have been with them for three generations. Following the restrictions caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, Floorstore has now reopened its showrooms with measures in place to ensure a safe experience for both customers and staff. If you’re wanting to
slot for a maximum of two adults living at the same address (children can accompany them if necessary). You can be confident of a safe visit to any of Floorstore’s locations and when you get there can be sure of expert advice and value for money – the perfect combination for a fabulous floor.
Floorstore Leeds: 91 Roseville Road Sheepscar, LS8 5DR Tel: 0113 831 4310 Floorstore Wakefield: 3b Ings Road, Ings Road Retail Park, WF1 1RN Tel: 01924 362642 Floorstore Harrogate: 87-89 Leeds Road, HG2 8BE Tel: 01423 276185 Jims Carpets: 42 Commercial Road, Leeds, LS5 3AQ Tel: 0113 275 2599 www.floorstoreonline.co.uk
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CONTENTS
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How can you improve your garden this summer?
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e’ll meet again” was the
mood back in March, when the seriousness of the Covid-19 crisis was literally brought home to us. We’re pleased to say the wish expressed by the song has been granted. We’re back! And we look forward to bringing you the latest in lifestyle. Happy reading! Richard Abbey Executive Editor
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18 Fashion
W refrain that captured the
Love birds at Harewood
Your favourite independent shops are reopening their doors – and are well stocked for the new season
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22 All that glitters
50 Home & Garden
Warm up your wardrobe with these golden additions
If you’ve been going au naturale for the last couple of months, it’s time to step out of the shadows… These beauty picks scream summer
It’s time to head for the great outdoors! Alfresco dining is back on the menu, and a few strategically-placed garden accessories could soon have you getting that Mediterranean feeling. Here are a few stylish ideas that could make all the difference to your summer
32 Support the bird garden
58 Gardening
26 Beauty
As a charity, Harewood House is reliant on its visitors and members – and is now asking for their help
36 Life in lockdown
How was it for you and what are you looking forward to the most? We asked some local faces to share their experiences and hopes FRONT COVER... Alexander’s Grand Café Restaurant and Terrace brings space and style to a still smiling Skipton
40 Ready to go
Can’t get out? Don’t worry, Now you can get your favourite foodie fix at home
Richard Abbey looks at ten things to tackle in the garden this summer
60 What’s Going on, Leeds
The best is yet to come: Jordan Odu shares his optimism and plans for the second half of 2020
64 Break from the norm
Working from home? These seven simple steps will ensure it’s a happy and productive experience
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Back to business YORKSHIRE SOLICITORS ISON HARRISON RE-OPEN THEIR BRANCHES. orkshire law firm, Ison Harrison, has announced the official reopening of their branches across the region, following a period of temporary closure due to the Covid-19 pandemic. All of the firm’s 14 branches, including the head office in Leeds city centre, are now open with social distancing measures in place and via an appointment-only service to ensure that branches can maintain the safety and wellbeing of all staff and clients. Since 23 March when the UK entered lockdown, Ison Harrison have been looking at ways to extend the reach of their legal services via alternative means whilst branches were closed. This has included the implementation of a new video consultation service on their website to be able to offer 1-2-1 legal advice whilst the firm’s lawyers were working from home. The new video consultation service is available for all branches and key services. This, coupled with their permanent website live chat facility and the continued offering of telephone consultations, has enabled Ison Harrison to be there when needed throughout lockdown. Now that many businesses are allowed to reopen, Ison Harrison has been planning behind the scenes with their branches to enable safe face-to-face meetings. Risk assessments have taken place at all sites and various measures are now in place to create a safe environment for clients to seek advice from Ison Harrison’s lawyers, or to simply drop off documents. Hand sanitiser is available at reception desks and each branch is offering an appointment only service in branch, via phone call or video call. Managing Partner, Jonathan Wearing, comments: “We have welcomed the news that many businesses are allowed to reopen and we have been keen to mobilise our branches to be able to once again offer a local legal service whilst maintaining strict safety guidelines. We hope our clients will feel reassured that they can continue to receive expert legal advice during these challenging times and with the added convenience of a local branch nearby where they can make an appointment and visit safely.” The firm also continues to offer free legal clinics. Previously a drop-in service with no appointment necessary, all legal clinics are available as telephone consultations for the time
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being. Details of all legal clinics can be found on the firm’s website. Without doubt, these have been unprecedented times, and Ison Harrison is aware of the impact this has had on individuals and businesses. During lockdown, the firm has reported a 20 per cent increase in business matters and a 35 per cent increase in employment-related matters, particularly with regards to the furlough process. Ison Harrison offers a full range of legal services. They are encouraging clients to safeguard their assets and seek expert advice if they have any concerns about their individual circumstances or business situation during this challenging time. For advice, please call 0113 284 5000. A longstanding recognised name on local Yorkshire high streets, Ison Harrison was established over 40 years ago and occupies central branches in areas including Leeds, Huddersfield,York and Barnsley. For more information, visit www.isonharrison.co.uk
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FASHION
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Step in to summer
YOUR FAVOURITE INDEPENDENT SHOPS ARE RE-OPENING THEIR DOORS – AND ARE WELL STOCKED FOR THE NEW SEASON.
TOP: Classic preset panama hat with navy band – natural – £119 BOTTOM: Frida wide brim panama hat – £195. Christy’s Hats, 34 Queen Victoria Street, Victoria Quarter, Leeds, LS1 6BE. www.christys-hats.com Cotton batwing jumper £98, trousers £89, suede toe post £89 Both outfits available from The White Company. www.thewhitecompany.com
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Balloon sleeve jumper £89, wide leg trousers £98
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FASHION
Available from Ragdoll of Pudsey, 76 Galloway Lane, Pudsey, Leeds, LS28 8LE. Tel: 01274 660880. www.ragdollofpudsey. co.uk
Available at The Ilkley Shoe Company, 9-15 The Grove Promenade, Ilkley, LS29 8AF. Tel: 01943 603072. www.theilkleyshoecompany.com
Anthony linen shirt, £89
Amalfi coast top £65, from Georgie’s, 18 West Park, Harrogate, HG1 1BJ. Tel: 01423 560092
Flight RSPB graphic t-shirt grey marl £20
Swallows RSPB graphic t-shirt grey marl £20
Leaves crinkle tea dress, £145
Available from Weird Fish’s new Active Life range. www.weirdfish.co.uk
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9-15 The Grove, Promenade, Ilkley, LS29 8AF Tel: 01943 603072 www.theilkleyshoecompany.com One of Yorkshire’s largest stockists of Loake, Cheaney, Barker, Trickers and Sebago shoes. Loake Hoskins Tan Suede
A large and exciting range of Jeffery West shoes, Hunter and Aigle Wellies. A new range of quality leather jackets and coats, Oakwood ladies and Trapper gents.
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ACCESSORIES
All that glitters WARM UP YOUR WARDROBE WITH THESE GOLDEN ADDITIONS. Exhibiting at Top Drawer, Azuni intricatley weaves stories of the past with vibes of the present. Gold vermail and gem stone stacking bracelets. www.topdrawer.co.uk
Gecko bee pendant on chain from McAvoy and Beardsmore, 210 Oakbrook Road, Sheffield S11 7ED. Tel: 0114 230 7078 Beautiful bronze ring and bracelet by a French designer, Elisabeth Riveiro (sold separately). www.nataliawillmott.co.uk
This gold-plated bracelet will make a charming addition to any outfit. The semi-adjustable piece makes a close-fitting gold band around the wrist, which is framed with beautiful leaf detail. £15 from www.nhmshop.co.uk
M&S Collection bracelet, £9.50. www.marksandspencer.com
Personalised metallic square watch, £69.99. Add a message to be engraved on the reverse of the face, ideal for a special birthday, graduation or anniversary. www.gettingpersonal.co.uk
Curious Makers Lupa earrings £26.50. www.curiousmakers.co.uk These elegant and stylish gold and black filigree drop earrings are the perfect summer addition to any outfit, £9.95. www.limelace.co.uk Gemstone drop earrings, £6.99. From TK Maxx. www.tkmaxx.com
Taupe geometric statement necklace, £24.99. www.tkmaxx.com
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Sterling silver cut out ring £29.99. www.tkmaxx.com
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ACCESSORIES
Gold tone mesh strap round face watch, £32. From River Island. www.riverisland.com
Oliver Bonas Olinda double row face and star charm necklace, £22. www.oliverbonas.com
Doorknocker earrings, £10. www.very.co.uk
Accessorize sparkle baguette gem ring, £7. www.accessorize.com
Oliver Bonas Bumblebee stone neclakce £19.50, Abelha Bee necklace £22, Bee jewelled brooch £19.50. www.oliverbonas.com
Dazzle with this showstopping pendant, a unique design created with real hand picked leaves. £30 from www.nhmshop.co.uk
We are in turtle awe of this Tortoise Trinket Tray – ideal for storing your jewellery, keepsakes and miscellaneous marvels, £14.50. www.redcandy.co.uk
Every fine detail of this life-size bumblebee replica is retained in 18ct solid gold. Handmade in Oxfordshire. £2,500. www.lucysylvester.com
Handmade gold band available in 14ct and 18ct yellow, white or red gold, or in platinum. £756 from www.madebyhandonline.com
Show off your jewellery collection while not wearing it, with this quirky metallic gold peace jewellery holder, £23. www.redcandy.co.uk
Hobbs of London Hayden necklace, £39. www.hobbs.co.uk
Oliver Bonas Linden floral hoops £22, White spot midi dress £75. From Oliver Bonas. www.oliverbonas.com
Luxurious and unusual, this Colour By Numbers gold pen necklace by Ted Baker is a stylish and practical accessory to wear and jot down ideas, notes or plans on the move, £28. store.wildandwolf.co.uk
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Historic. Iconic. Trailblazing.
At Christys’, craft is key. Since its founding in 1773, Miller Christy’s passion for impeccable quality and skilled craftsmanship has passed through generations of hatmakers, safeguarding Christys’ red and gold insignia as a symbol synonymous with fine traditionally crafted hats. Official helmet manufacturer of the UK Police Force for two centuries, Christys’ stands as the Godfather of British hatmaking – not least since its Homburg hat was worn by Marlon Brando’s Don Corleone. The cult of Christys’ is recognisable throughout cinema, fashion, music and politics, amassing an eclectic lineup of wearers from Winston Churchill to Kate Moss, Indiana Jones to Brad Pitt. Christys’ was and is a brand with an eye on the future and, while methods have remained largely unchanged and heritage is paramount, it is the capacity to transcend trends and social borders that makes Christys’ hats as sought after as ever. Historic. Iconic. Trailblazing. Christys’ Leeds 34 Queen Victoria Street, Victoria Quarter, Leeds LS1 6BE Tel: +44 (0) 7931 644048 Our stores are currently closed, however our website is open, please visit www.christys-hats.com and use code WELCOME20 for 20% discount on your order.
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BEAUTY
New from Baylis & Harding, the Fuzzy Duck Pink Gin Fizz Collection is bursting with natural sweetness from raspberries and strawberries, with a tang of redcurrant and citrus top notes for a refreshing fragrance. £30 from www.baylisandharding.com
Le Phyto-Gloss, £39. www.sisleyparis.co.uk
Marks & Spencer Autograph Lasting Colour Luxe Quad Eyeshadow, £10. www.markandspencer.com
Hello world! IF YOU’VE BEEN GOING AU NATURELLE FOR THE LAST COUPLE OF MONTHS, IT’S TIME TO STEP OUT OF THE SHADOWS… THESE BEAUTY PICKS SCREAM SUMMER.
With sections that fold out, as well as handy dividers to create individual compartments, you can say goodbye to rummaging around for your lip balm with this large tropical beauty case from Beautify. www.beautify.co.uk
Rex London beauty and wellness nail files. www.rexlondon.com
River Island Brush Addict foundation brush set. www.riverisland.com
TK Maxx peach blur finishing powder, £16.99. www.tkmaxx.com
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BEAUTY
Don’t miss a thing with this mini thunderbolt mirror, £19.99, from www.redcandy.co.uk
Primark Wellness MU brush set £8. www.primark.com
Part of Savvy Minerals by Young Living™, these eyeshadows are made from a finely ground mineral base for a longlasting eyeshadow with a smooth, luxurious application. Plus, each mineral eyeshadow is made from high-quality ingredients and formulated without fillers, synthetic fragrances, or parabens, so are gentle enough for sensitive skin. £14.64 from www.youngliving.com
St Moriz body bronzer, £5.99. www.stmoriz.co.uk
Sleek Makeup Chasing the Sun palette, £8.99. www.sleekmake up.com
Phyto-Poudre Compact, £68.50. www.sisley-paris.co.uk
Sleek Makeup Lip Shot – You Mad, £4.99. www.sleekmakeup.com
This highly pigmented loose mineral foundation is made with natural ingredients and is designed to be very versatile. It can be applied dry, mixed with with cream, balm, water or serum to create a consistency that adapts to your skin type and requirements. £12 from www.wearthlondon.com
Burt’s Bees Orange & Pistachio lip butter, £4.99. www.burtsbees.co.uk
Your hands will be Just Peachy with this peach hand cream from Yes Studio, £7. store.wildandwolf.co.uk
All aboard! You will be sure to LOVE this nautically inspired wash bag, which has plenty of space for all your lotions and potions. £26 from www.bombayduck.com Northside | www.northsidemagazine.co.uk 27
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Have you gained weight during lock down? THEN CONSIDER OUR MEDICALLY SUPERVISED WEIGHT LOSS PROGRAMME Many of us have relished the extra time afforded by the corona virus national lockdown which has confined us to our homes for weeks on end; but lockdown has not been kind to the Nation’s waistlines. One survey of 1,000 people, commissioned by a well-known diet brand, noted that a third of the population gained half a stone or more during the first eight weeks of lockdown. These unprecedented times, which have put our normal lives on hold, have meant that many of us have piled on the pounds and will now struggle to shift them again. The impact of COVID-19 on our society means that weight gain could have a detrimental effect on your ability to combat the virus, so if you’re not the healthy weight you should be, then undertaking our medically supervised weight loss programme may be an option. Consider the following and I bet you can identify with one of these scenarios, and how it is directly impacting on your own health and wellbeing during lockdown. Some of us are trying to maintain a semblance of work from our dining table, conducting meetings online and barely upping our step count all day long. With no commute, the post-work gyms and spin classes on
hold, and even the trip out to get a sandwich at lunchtime replaced by a gentle saunter to the fridge, means that exercise levels have plummeted dramatically. Others are also tearing their hair out whilst they attempt to be a poor facsimile of their children’s teachers, with no walking on school runs to up their exercise quota, and only a halfhearted attempt to keep up with Joe Wicks every day on You Tube. The lure of a rewarding glass of wine at the end of the day is ever present. The mandated ‘stay at home’ message, which permitted only one trip outside to exercise per day dramatically increased the uptake of Netflix subscriptions, cue binge viewing and binge eating from the comfort of the sofa. Then there are the bakers! Panic buying before lockdown may have led to a run on toilet roll, but it also cleared the shelves of flour, sugar and yeast when half the nation decided to channel their inner Mary Berry and Paul Hollywood to bake multiple cakes and bread. It’s clear that this increase in carbs could never be used up in the one-hour exercise slot mandated by the government briefings, assuming you could tear yourself away from the latest box set!
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We’re all struggling with weight at the best of times; in fact, according to NHS statistics almost 36% of the UK adult population are classified as overweight, and a further 29% as obese. The significant inactivity and increased calorific intake during lockdown have not helped these statistics. The message that obesity is linked to a reduced life expectancy and a greater risk of heart disease and cancer is well known, but there’s now a new message, as obesity has been identified as a significant risk factor in COVID-19 survival. UK Prime Minister, Boris Johnson even noted that his obesity had a direct impact on him ending up in an intensive care unit when he contracted the virus. Many studies have now shown that there is a greater risk of hospitalisation and death from COVID-19 in those with increased levels of obesity. NHS data which studied 17,000 hospital admissions showed that death rates were 40% higher in patients with a BMI over 30 which classifies them as obese. Being overweight and unfit means that an individual has a reduced lung capacity compared to healthy individuals; this makes it harder for the lungs to supply oxygen to the body’s vital organs when they are compromised by the virus, leading to an increased need for ventilation. Practising social distancing whilst we wait for a vaccine is one thing, but weight loss is probably our best weapon in the fight against COVID-19. As well as increased levels of exercise and a healthier diet - stop that bread making right now – one of the things you may consider is our medically supervised weight loss programme.
A solution Although not available on the NHS, The Virtual Slimming Clinic offer Saxenda®, and Ozempic®, which are both licensed medications. They are prescribed for you based on your medical history, weight, and lifestyle considerations, during a consulta-
tion, which will assess your suitability for treatment. Clinical studies have shown that over half of people taking the medication for three years, alongside a reduced-calorie meal plan and exercise regime, achieved significant weight loss in the first year and maintained the weight loss, compared to those who just followed the diet and exercise programme alone.
About the medications? Liraglutide is an FDA approved medication which is licensed to treat type2 diabetes under the brand name of Victoza®, and weight loss under the brand name of Saxenda®. Semaglutide, which is manufactured by the same pharmaceutical company, is following the same licensing process as Liraglutide. It too, is an FDA approved medication licensed to treat type-2 diabetes under the brand name of Ozempic®, and is currently undergoing phase 3 clinical trials to gain a license to treat weight loss. Ozempic® is therefore prescribed ‘off-label’ at this time for weight loss.
How do they work? Both Saxenda® and Ozempic® mimic the action of the body’s natural hormone (GLP-1) which regulates appetite and food intake. GLP-1 makes you feel full, hence your appetite is reduced. It also delays the time it takes for the stomach to empty, keeping you feeling full and satisfied for longer. Both of these actions lead to lower calorie intake and subsequent weight loss.
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Support the bird garden AS A CHARITY, HAREWOOD HOUSE IS RELIANT ON ITS VISITORS AND MEMBERS – AND IS NOW ASKING FOR THEIR HELP. s one of the ‘Treasure Houses’ of England, Harewood House is a much-loved Yorkshire destination. Built in the 18th century, it has art collections to rival the finest in the country as well as a rare bird garden, farm experience and over 100 acres of exquisite gardens to explore. Sadly, Harewood was forced to close its doors due to the Covid-19 pandemic and, at the time of writing, was still waiting to hear when it can welcome visitors once again. But that doesn’t mean everything at Harewood has stopped during lockdown. Whilst the gates are closed, ongoing essential work has been taking place behind the scenes to feed and care for over 300 birds and conservation work in the rare bird garden. Harewood Bird Garden is a home to over 40 species of birds from around the world.Visit, and you will see the critically endangered Bali starling, charismatic and colourful parrots, as well as a popular colony of Humboldt penguins.You can learn about the birds that they care for, explore their characteristics, their conservation status and what makes them unique, see one of the world’s largest owl species or listen to a flock of Zebra finches. As a charity, Harewood is reliant on a steady stream of income from visitors and members, and part of that income ensures the health and well being the birds, many of which are endangered in the wild. Across a 12-week period, £35,000 is needed to support the bird garden and maintain the important work of conservation and engagement with 17 different international breeding programmes. To raise these vital funds, Harewood has launched an appeal via the Just Giving website – www.justgiving.com/campaign/ harewoodbirds.
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“Whilst everyday life has changed for most people at the moment, it remains the same for the birds, and work in the bird garden must continue,” said bird garden manager, Nicholas Dowling. “We’ve adapted to a new way of working safely during this time, but now more than ever Harewood Bird Garden needs support from the public. “The Harewood Bird Garden turns 50 this year and we had lots of exciting plans for visitors, including a new bird hide and a walk-though aviary. These have all been put on hold as we focus on essential work and also look at how we can tell stories of these fascinating birds to people online. We know this is a challenging time for everyone, and that there are many causes people will want to support, and so any help is greatly appreciated.” At present, Harewood are almost a quarter of the way to reaching their £35,000 target. Here’s how your donations can help: • £10 buys… Feed for one of ten Humboldt penguins per week • £20 would get… A day’s worth of fresh fruit and vegetables for their herbivore birds • £50 donated would… Cover Harewood’s live food bill for a week, especially for birds and chicks • £77 could cover… A bird keeper for one day, including their protective equipment.
• The bird garden is an official zoo – It has been licensed since the 1980s and a member of BIAZA, the professional body representing the best zoos and quariums in Britain and Ireland. • They are a bird rehab centre – Since the red kites were reintroduced just over 20 years ago in the region, the bird garden acts as an important rehabilitation facility. • Customs and excise send birds to Harewood – the bird garden is a holding venue for UK Customs receiving confiscated or seized animals • Harewood actively supports vital breeding programmes – Harewood’s birds are part of 17 different managed international breeding programmes, of which their two condors are a part. The are also one of the only zoos in the country to house and breed the Vietnam pheasant.
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ith a degree in Environmental Management and Economics, Ben Lascelles is the son of the current Earl of Harewood and manages the Harewood Estate, whilst playing an active role in contributing to the Charity’s Bird Garden management.
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I manage the Harewood Estate, the land surrounding the charitable Trust, and am Chair of the Harewood Bird Garden Advisory Group. I’ve always loved the outdoors and birding is a great excuse to get outside and observe the world around us. As kids we’d spend a lot of time outside, climbing, swimming, having picnics and exploring. I think my first proper bird experience was visiting the famous RSPB reserve of Minsmere in Suffolk, close to where my grandmother lived for some years. I had a year off before studying Environmental Management and Economics at York University, heading to Nepal and working as a guide in a safari lodge. This is where I really got into wildlife photography.
Where have your bird studies taken you?
The nature of my studies has enabled me to travel all over the world and work on some incredibly varied and far reaching projects. This has included time on a remote mountain range in Southern Tanzania, which had a lot of unusual and rare species of birds, a year working in Mauritius, contributing to a project to study the Pink Pigeon, a species we kept for many years in the Harewood bird garden, several years in the most famous rare bird migration spot in the UK, the Scilly Isles and then a project with the Smithsonian Institute in Panama, Central America. I’ve also studied topics closer to home such as projects on Drax Power Station, Dalby Forest and Pocklington Canal, but these international visits have expanded my knowledge about the importance of conservation, what interventions work in different locations and given me a passion to share this knowledge and these incredible bird species where I can.
and love of birds when they established the Harewood Bird Garden in 1970. I was also aware that my father had an interest via film work he undertook on various research trips in the seventies. However, the family connection reaches much further back. Harewood was home to an 18th Century menagerie and Charles Canning received an award for the introduction of Himalayan pheasants into England. Later my grandfather was President of the World Pheasant Association for many years. Gerald Lascelles, son of the fourth Earl, was a competent falconer from an early age. He wrote several pioneering books on falconry and land management and was a land manager in the New Forest for many years. When moving back to Yorkshire some years ago, I enjoyed learning about Princess Mary’s interest in birds and of her ornamental owl collection. I thought I’d built up quite a good selection of owl figurines over the years, put to shame by her Faberge Owl!
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What’s significant about Harewood’s bird collection and role?
Fifty years is a long time for a small collection such as ours to keep running. We’ve always had excellent care of the birds in our collection and over the years some notable successes in breeding in captivity. This is a critical step before reintroduction schemes can take place. In recent years we’ve scaled the collection back somewhat to allow us to focus our efforts on key areas where there is a connection to Harewood, including South America, the Himalayas, parrots and our native wildlife. The Harewood Bird Garden plays an important role in raising awareness for the plight of some of these endangered species, through the appreciation gained through seeing them and learning about them from the keepers and from a visit to Harewood. Why is an understanding of birds and bird conservation important/enriching?
In our globalised world, it’s more important than ever that we’re aware of the impacts our choices can have on the environment and the species within it. Consumer choice drives so much of our politics and economics that making informed decisions about what we buy is a key part of sustainability and conservation. Until recent years, we haven’t always been aware of the impacts we have or the choices we can make. Birds are great indicators of what’s going on in the world around us and how their numbers fluctuate can inform us around how sustainable different practices are. And in this fast-paced world, taking time out to just sit and observe is a great release for stress and anxiety. Mindfulness and wellbeing are easily associated with watching birds.
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nce Harewood does re-open its gates – and hopefully this won’t be too long – there’s lots more to discover aside from the bird garden. The house itself was built by Edwin Lascelles in 1759 who wanted nothing but the best for his new home. He employed the finest craftsmen of the time:York-born architect John Carr, fashionable interior designer Robert Adam, England’s greatest furniture maker Thomas Chippendale and visionary landscape gardener Lancelot ‘Capability’ Brown. Today, Harewood is home to an astounding collection of paintings by masters of the Italian Renaissance, family portraits by Reynolds, Hoppner and Lawrence, and modern art collected by the current Earl and Countess. Edward ‘Beau’ Lascelles was a patron of JMW Turner, who came here as a young artist aged just 22 to paint the new house and its landscape. The family portraits were painted by the fashionable artists of the day and in the early 20th century the 6th Earl collected a number of Renaissance paintings. In 1767, Thomas Chippendale, who would become the greatest and most famous English furniture maker, received the largest and most lucrative commission of his career, worth more
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than £10,000, to furnish the newly built Harewood House. Chippendale and his son not only provided sumptuous highly crafted pieces of furniture for the grandest rooms of the House but also simple, functional items such as garden benches in a project that spanned 30 years. Today, Harewood House is home to some of the most outstanding pieces of Chippendale furniture ever produced. Edward ‘Beau’ Lascelles also amassed a collection of French and Oriental porcelain to rival that of his contemporary, the future George IV. Outside, the 100-acres-plus of gardens at Harewood, featuring plants from all over the world, were designed by ‘Capability’ Brown; you can visit the Terrace, the Lakeside Garden, the Himalayan Garden and the Walled Garden, all lovingly maintained by head gardener Trevor Nicholson. Plus, don’t miss a trip on The Capability, which sets sail for tours of the lake on weekends, bank holidays and Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays during school holidays. The farm experience gives young farmers the opportunity to meet friendly alpacas, learn about Harewood’s family of pygmy goats and see pot-bellied pigs enjoy a spot of lunch, not forgetting their giant rabbits. There’s also an adventure playground, café and ice cream kiosk – everything you need for a perfect day out.
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Life in lockdown HOW WAS IT FOR YOU AND WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FORWARD TO THE MOST? WE ASKED SOME LOCAL FACES TO SHARE THEIR EXPERIENCES AND HOPES. 020. That was the year, that was. It will go down in history as a time in which everything we held to be a part of ‘normal’ life was turned on its head or simply vanished under lockdown. Gone was our way of life and in thousands of cases, life itself. The cost in lives was counted alongside the cost in divided families, loss of jobs or livelihood, interrupted education, fractured friendships and a great deal more. But what about the effects at grass roots level in our region? We asked some well-known faces in society and business how they will remember the pandemic year. What was the worst part for them? And could anything good possibly emerge to be weighed against it? Their answers were surprisingly different. “Call me a cab! “…and tell them they can deliver my beautifully-fresh fruit and vegetables, meat, dairy products and drinks of all kinds…” It might not be the kind of conversation you’ve heard before, but it won’t be long before you do. That’s because of a new service, born out of the necessities of lockdown, but which is now set to become a musthave for the people of Leeds in the future. Behind the innovation is businessman Louis Richmond, and his company Arrow Cars, a household name in West Yorkshire. It is called Arrow Fresh, and it opens up a whole new way of shopping, giving customers the chance to source the very best in all types of foods – all of it from selected growers and farms within the local region. Deliveries are made through Arrow’s taxi network, using experienced drivers who know the area well. Yet it took the lockdown to bring Louis the inspiration for the idea.
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“The biggest challenge has been seeing the vulnerable being forced indoors. As an active company within the local community, it is genuinely heartbreaking to see people being unable to communicate with one another physically. Our service provides people with the opportunity, irrespective of being indoors, to continue to enjoy the very best in food and drink. “The huge positive of the lockdown has been the opportunity to take a step back and diversify our business. We now have an exciting and growing high-quality food e-commerce business, which we hope will allow the people of Leeds to have next-day access to the finest locally-sourced produce,” he said. Arrow Fresh updates its extensive lists every week to ensure variety and
can also provide Yorkshire gins, whiskeys, and beers sourced from local breweries. If anyone had predicted as this year dawned that Jacquie Pern would be in the takeaway business, he would surely have been advised to seek out a good psychiatrist By any standards, she was by any standards a restaurateur extraordinaire, one of the brains behind the legendary Star Inn and latterly, the neighbouring Pheasant Hotel, with a wealth of experience of the industry and accolades from critics and media. But like many in the business, she was forced to adapt in double quick time when Covid19 changed the world. And so it was that during the long lockdown, takeaway service Phezzeroo took flight. The enforced break from the frantic pace of a busy restaurant did however, bring some dividends. “I think our locality has helped us during the lockdown period. We are lucky to live in such a beautiful area. We are able to walk for miles around us and not meet anyone. I feel terribly sorry for people living in cities who
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have been stuck indoors for such a long period of time. It must have put a huge strain on these families. “The Pheasant has been offering a takeaway food and essentials service and we are really pleased with how well it has been received and are happy that we decided to continue trading in any capacity. It has definitely helped towards the upkeep of the building, grounds and gardens, which still need to be nurtured despite lockdown. “I am an eternal optimist, and have spent most of lockdown trying to look at the positives. From a personal, nonwork, point of view, people have really had chance to look at how they allocate their time and assess what their priorities are. “We spend so much time chasing money, success, accolades and so on. It has been refreshing to live in a much more simple way and actually spend time with our families. I have four children aged from 14-21 who have all been at home throughout the lockdown period. There would never have been the opportunity for them at this point in their lives to be together in such a way, and for that I am really thankful. “Also, the effect on the environment through lack of travel is quite astonishing and will hopefully encourage people to look closer to home for holidays. We have so many beautiful places to visit and quality establishments to stay in, it’s definitely offered the opportunity to explore what this country has to offer. “From a work point of view, certainly in hospitality, we will all have to assess how we run our businesses and there will be lots of changes to be made. Change can be a good thing though. We may all need to look at costs, staffing levels et cetera but our industry is used to adapting and hopefully through hard work and determination, we will all get through this strange time.” Cameron Fraser drummed up some postive thoughts on the lockdown. The boss of Tiles and Mosaics feels lockdown presented people with many challenges, primarily because everyone was thrown out of their comfort zone at a stroke. “We achieved this by working from home, backed by a skeleton staff at our Leeds-based operation picking and
packing orders which we could supply from our stock. “Because I was happy that we could continue to operate within the Government’s guidelines my time in lockdown at home has been very productive, even enjoyable. I can now use a laptop and my drumming skills have improved immensely! “The main good thing that arose was our ability to change and adapt quickly. We didn’t panic, we didn’t get obsessed with finding people to blame like the media persist on doing, we remained positive, focussed and determined to survive. “We communicated regularly with all our staff, be they furloughed or not, clearly telling them we would pay all of them in full from day one. Everyone was clear that our main goal was to keep the whole team together so we can hit the ground running as and when we are allowed to. “From a personal perspective lockdown has shown me that the vast majority of people in Britain have shown compassion and respect to their fellow citizens and we are all lucky to live in the UK. “On a negative note the media have
driven me to despair with their constant desire to malign everything the authorities have tried to do to help us all survive this unprecedented pandemic. They only seem to be happy if a political scalp is secured, the media have not helped at all, their reporting has been shameful.” And how does he see the future? “I don’t think we ever will return to what we considered to be normality before. People’s buying patterns will change with many preferring online shopping and high streets will suffer. Travel will take a long time to recover but it will do eventually, but does all that really matter? “I have missed the ability to suddenly decide to go out, be it to a pub, a restaurant, or to visit family and friends. The lockdown has cemented my opinion that we should all cherish our family and our friends as they are the greatest assets we will ever own… everything else is irrelevant.” The show must go on for Leeds’ theatres. Chris Blythe, CEO of the City Varieties, is under no illusions about the task ahead, as this unique Leeds venue celebrates its 155th anniversary. He stresses that the Varieties is a Leeds, if not a national institution. But it’s not just a matter of civic pride. He regards it as a contributor to the vital cultural life of the city. And it’s a significant employer in the area, supporting many neighbouring bars and restaurants with a regular influx of theatregoers.
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“Whilst we’re all working towards and looking forward to the day that we can reopen our Eleanor Goddard doors and welcome our audiences back, we must face facts, venues like ours will be the last to open. Our income generation will be limited potentially months after other parts of the economy start to grow. The whole industry will need to take stock as investors and producers of our wonderful shows have also taken a massive hit. “And when we do reopen the future is going to be much changed. Reserves will be exhausted, and patrons will have difficult choices to make with a financial recession and their own wellbeing and safety to consider. We will have to continue to operate with appropriate safety measure in place – careful consideration will need to be given to both staff and patron welfare, our cleaning regime, appropriate distancing measures and potentially a period of cashless transactions. The list goes on. “But however daunting, I am certain we have a future. We must.” As the country entered lockdown artist Susan Brunskill was busy completing commissions in her home studio and preparing works for her solo exhibition due to take place in May. “Despite Covid-19 postponing my plans, I didn’t think that lockdown would affect my normal routine... How wrong was I! In the grand scheme of things, my work seemed pointless and I struggled to focus.” It was then she stumbled across the #PortraitsForNHSHeroes initiative started by artist Tom Croft whereby a portrait is painted of an NHS frontline worker as a thank you for their heroic actions. “It was my pleasure to paint Doris in gratitude to all frontline workers for their selfless acts and time spent away from loved ones to care for those suffering during COVID-19 pandemic. It was a great idea from Tom and it is very gratifying during such difficult 38 Northside | www.northsidemagazine.co.uk
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times to be able to contribute in such a poignant way.” Life in lockdown has influenced new sets of notecards from the exquisite stationery range, with themes such as rainbows, hearts for frontline workers and longing to say ‘hi’ to family and friends. As lockdown began to ease, plans were under way for an exhibition of original art and new stationery designs at the Paperspoon Gallery, Malton, with ten per cent of profits from the Hi! range donated to local charities supporting those affected by COVID-19. As a town which draws its strength from visitors, Harrogate felt the impact of lockdown particularly acutely. But like so many others, Eleanor Goddard spent the time away from her usual role running interiors specialists Furnish and Fettle in a productive way. “I think people have had a chance to re-connect with their families, friends and communities. We were involved in the Harrogate Scrubbers project, making up packs of fabrics and coordinating deliveries to sewers who made them into scrub suits for our wonderful NHS workers. It was great to be able to do something useful and the sense of community spirit was amazing. People have also been shopping locally which we really hope will continue so that we can re-build our local economy. “For me I just miss people – family, friends, customers, suppliers. I would love to throw a huge party to celebrate, but I don’t think lockdown will mean a return to big gatherings, so instead I am looking forward to smaller gatherings with family and friends. Like most people who are lucky
enough to have a garden, ours is looking great this year, so I’m thinking a few Tracey Welch’s house boat outdoor dinner parties with lots of home grown salad will be on the cards!” For photographer Tracey Welch, lockdown has been a little different, as she explains: “At times like these it’s quite nice living on a boat. I normally prefer to keep my choice of habitat fairly private but right now, when home life is pretty much all life, it seems appropriate to share it. I’ve lived in a variety of marina communities and they represent an eclectic mix of people; literally a flotsam and jetsam of back stories with many and varied reasons as to how we’ve all washed up here. “Normally, there’s a combination of permanently moored boats, plus the folk who are just passing through but now of course the canals and rivers are also in lockdown. We can’t go anywhere. For a breath of fresh air and mindfulness, all I need to do is pop a chair up on my deck and I’m there, surrounded by it. And being a photographer, there are still plenty of opportunities to take pictures.” The Covid-19 pandemic has fed into Tracey’s inspiration. “Covid-19 has changed our body clocks, interrupted our sleep patterns, shifted the rhythm of normal life on the water,” she said. “So, the images I’m now capturing are reflecting all of that.They’re naturalistic but also more abstract and atmospheric. “For me personally this is, in a sense, all golden time. It’s not often you get an opportunity to really breathe and reflect, and once you’ve got over the shock of no work and no physical contact with friends and family it’s actually quite liberating. I’m enjoying getting through all those jobs that would normally be a chore and an effort to cram into the usual routine. There is always repainting to be done, ongoing repairs and miscellaneous boxes that need sorting through. But this is also an opportunity to spend more time doing the things I love and that, of course, includes photography.”
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Treat yourself to a relaxing “staycation” break in the peaceful and picturesque surroundings of the village of Harome on the edge of the North York Moors National Park. Whether you are looking for a romantic break, somewhere to celebrate a special occasion with friends and family or a unique wedding venue this award-winning hotel is the perfect setting. The Pheasant aims to offer the perfect room for everyone: from two romantic hideaways and two dog friendly family ‘little homes from home’ in the secluded courtyard to twelve spacious rooms in the main building, some overlooking the courtyard and others the duck pond. All are stylishly furnished with a keen eye for comfort and detail by Owner/Director Jacquie Pern.
Proper Pheasant Break For those looking to experience our Harome-style hospitality for three nights or more on a DB&B basis, there are treats to make your break even more enjoyable. Choose one treat from our list when staying three nights, two treats when staying four nights and three treats when staying five nights or more: Call or visit our website for further details
Gourmet Break in Harome We boast a small but perfectly formed indoor heated swimming pool and a large terrace. The Hotel is home to Chef/Director Peter Neville’s awardwinning 2 AA rosette restaurant. Peter has a reputation for offering the best in local seasonal dishes. His wonderful lightness of touch results in fantastic flavour and taste combinations. Open all day, every day, we offer something for everyone, from breakfast in the airy conservatory, to a refreshing drink on the terrace overlooking the village pond, to a sandwich or light lunch in the bar in front of the cosy fire, to afternoon tea on the comfy sofas in the drawing room, right through to our 7 course seasonal tasting menu in our stylish dining room.
A safe and warm Harome-style welcome awaits you at the Pheasant Hotel Bar and Grill Menu available from 12 noon Lunch served from 12 noon to 2pm Afternoon Tea served from 2.30pm to 6pm Dinner served from 6.30pm to 9pm The Pheasant Hotel, Mill Street, Harome, Helmsley YO62 5JG T: 01439 771241 | E: reservations@thepheasanthotel.com www.thepheasanthotel.com
• A Two night break including breakfast • Enjoy Kir Royales and cakes on arrival • On the first evening choose to dine with us or at the Michelin-starred Star Inn, with a cocktail on arrival and £45 per person dinner allowance • On the second evening you will have a 7 course tasting menu with matching wines at The Pheasant £725 per couple Sunday to Friday (£745 including Saturday evening in the stay)
Seasonal Break • A bottle of champagne and handmade chocolates in your room on arrival • A hand-tied bunch of fresh flowers to complement your room • 7-course Tasting Menu packed with seasonal flavours £425 per couple per night Sunday to Friday (£445 Saturday) Packages are based on pond or court yard view bedrooms, an upgrade will apply for The Pheasant Suite
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Dreaming of days on the terrace at San Carlo Flying Pizza
Ready to go CAN’T GET OUT? DON’T WORRY, NOW YOU CAN GET YOUR FAVOURITE FOODIE FIX AT HOME. raving a curry or need that fish ‘n’ chip fix? Bars and restaurants were some of the first businesses to be closed when Boris Johnson first started implementing lockdown measures way back in March. To overcome this temporary hiatus, many of them adjusted and adapted their menus to offer a takeaway service, either via delivery or collection. We hope that they can all re-open their doors soon, but in the meantime, you can order direct from the restaurants in many cases or via apps such as CityGrab, Uber Eats, Deliveroo or JustEat. Here are some of our recommended local restaurants and how you can still get your fix of your favourite food – and drink – at home.
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San Carlo Flying Pizza Having so many of their loyal customers close by has been a big bonus for San Carlo Flying Pizza; many of them have reached out to request takeout food. In response, San Carlo launched their Flying Pizza At Home food and drinks menu and have been thrilled with the feedback. “We wanted our offer to be a little different to the usual Italian takeout options and created a special Flying Pizza At Home menu,” said San Carlo’s Joanna Simpson. “It includes classic pizza and pasta, steaks, seafood and desserts alongside our customers’ favourite wines and food, including champagne, Prosecco, spaghetti lobster, truffle and Pecorino
ravioli and even our Sunday roasts with all the trimmings.” The menu is available seven days a week via contact-free takeaway collection – it is available to view on their website (https://sancarlo.co.uk/ restaurants/flying-pizza-leeds/). Customers can then call the restaurant on 0113 266 6501 to order or use Deliveroo. Joanna added: “We hope to re-open this month [July] and to bounce back better than ever. Most importantly, of course, we hope that no human or business has to go through this kind of unprecedented crisis again. “These are unprecedented times, it’s difficult to call the long-term effects right now. For most businesses it’s a matter of survival. It is good to see how
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many hospitality businesses have used innovation and creativity to adapt and survive during these times. It’s also been good to see operators pull together to share learnings with each other, it has brought us closer as a sector.”
Sukhothai Sukhothai is the home of authentic Thai food in Leeds and Harrogate. Since 2002, owner and head chef, Ban Kaewkraikhot, has received critical acclaim and won numerous awards for her fabulous, authentic Thai food in Yorkshire. Now Sukhothai has become known as one of the premier Thai fine-dining establishments in the region, offering authentic Thai food and five-star service, in the most stunning surroundings. Ban closed all restaurants in March and decided not to offer a takeaway service initially. “We put the health and wellbeing of our staff first,” she said. “During the peak of the pandemic, while the strict lockdown was in place, we did not feel it was right to offer takeaway but as soon as we felt it was safe to do so, we made the decision to re-open in June. “As well as the Sukhothai restaurants, we also have the Zaap Thai restaurants, and have re-opened all but one which will remain closed until July.The support from our customers since we’ve re-opened has been fantastic. I just want to say a big thank you to everyone for their support over the past few months, it’s really what keeps us going.” Ban used some of the downtime to do some fundraising for the NHS, setting up a Just Giving page with the aim to raise £10,000, which they have almost hit. “All the money raised has gone towards providing meals to NHS staff, key workers, vulnerable people and the homeless,” explained Ban. “We’ve been working very hard and to date we have cooked and donated 3,750 meals to various causes around Yorkshire including St. James Hospital, LGI, NHS
Nightingale,Yorkshire Ambulance,York Hospital, St Gemma’s Hospice, Donisthorpe Hall, a number of schools, care homes and many more. “We’re really proud we have managed to help so many inspirational key workers. Our Just Giving page can be found on our social media pages, we will continue to do this for as long as we have people’s continued support.” And it doesn’t stop there. Ban has also been developing the Zaap Thai brand and a range of ready meals, which she’s called ‘Ban’s Kitchen’.There are 18 main courses and six starter packs available which can be shipped frozen to anywhere in mainland UK. “With supermarket shelves being empty we had to work very fast to build a new website and develop a new range, we’re so happy to now have this live, and have been sending our food to all corners of the UK, our new website is www.banskitchenbyzaapthai.co.uk,” added Ban. When restaurants are given the goahead to re-open – fingers crossed for July – the Sukhothai and Zaap Thai restaurants are well prepared. Operating at reduced capacity, the have invested in separation screens and tables will be socially distant. “I won’t lie, we are in for a tough time ahead. A reduction in customers means a reduction in revenue, which means it will be harder for us to pay our bills and ultimately stay open. We are praying things get back to normal quickly but safely, and are relying on the continued support of our fantastic customers,” concluded Ban.
Chophaus Switching from a modern steakhouse and bar serving prime cuts of locally sourced meats to a takeaway service is no mean feat, but something Chophaus have taken in their stride. Although they not able to cook their steaks, they have adapted their menu to offer BBQ
and Sunday roasts and are opening three days a week. “We are averaging about 30-40 takeouts per day,” said restaurant general manager Salvatore Cataldi. “I think the takeaway revolution will carry on, even after everything goes back to ‘normal’. In fact, we are combining some ideas in order to further adapt our menu to be delivered. Visit www.chophaus.co.uk to find out more.
The Liquor Studio It’s not just food that is available for home delivery either.The Liquor Studio provides spirit and cocktail making experiences to the people of Leeds – and are now taking things one step further. “With only fully launching in February/March the COVID situation meant we had to change our business model overnight and become a more web-based service,” said co-owner Dan Crowther. “We did this by looking at our original offering and turning it into a digital one and this where Ginsolation Gin was born. Packaging and delivery was probably the biggest challenges for this. We still needed to make our product stand out and give the customer the full studio experience but through packaging. Delivery was the second as we mainly decided to self-deliver in Leeds so our knowledge of the streets of the city have now become more recognisable.” The Liquor Studio has increased the amount of products it offers and has been delivering, on average, 20-30 products per day. Will it continue after lockdown has finished? “One-hundred per cent,” said Dan. “This was a trend that was already growing and this crisis has only accelerated it.” To see their full range of products, visit www.liquorstudio.co.uk
Ban Kaewkraikhot at Sukhothai (left) and modern steakhouse Chophaus (centre) and The Liquor Studio (right)
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The Restaurant Bar & Grill A lot of care and attention has gone into the new delivery arm of The Restaurant Bar & Grill – Barandgrill2go.com – and customers will find that the majority of their favourite dishes are available to eat at home. “If we cannot guarantee the quality of a dish upon arrival to a customer’s property, it does not feature on our delivery and collection menu,” said general manager Jodie Osakwe. “We are constantly evolving the menu in response to feedback however you can expect to find approximately 80 per cent of our most popular restaurant dishes on here. Two of our own personal favourites would have to be the Chateaubriand steak and the classic roast beef Sunday dinner.” And Jodie is confident the demand will continue. “The rise in demand for restaurant takeaway services started long before the crisis, driven by changing lifestyles and the rise in city centre dwelling. Whilst its difficult to say if the significant surge in interest seen
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The Restaurant Bar & Grill has launched Barandgrill2go.com (above) whilst My Thai (below) have streamlined their menu for takeaway and delivery
during lockdown will be sustained long term, takeaway will undoubtedly remain important to restaurant operators in the future. Barandgrill2go.com has been in our plans for some time and we are pleased to confirm will continue to be available to guests when the doors to our amazing restaurant and sunfilled terrace re-open.”
Simon Grybas, owner of My Thai Restaurants, is hoping his customers aren’t missing their atmosphere and Thai smiles too much. In the meantime they’ve adapted and reduced their menu to make it more takeaway friendly, concentrating on core dishes due to problems importing many authentic products. “Our Som Tum salad isn’t the same without the green papaya but our customers love it so much we’ve substituted the papaya with carrot for some who miss it so much,” said Simon. “You’ll also be pleased to know that my favourite dishes, Pad Gra Pow Moo Sub and No. 32 Stirfried Pad Ped, are on our menu.” The biggest challenge for the Leeds branch of My Thai has been ensuring their dishes are as good at their destination as they are when they leave the restaurant. In his role as owner, Simon ensures all standards are met and that the restaurant runs like clockwork as well as overseeing apps, telephones, collections and deliveries. Sounds like he’s got a lot on his plate!
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Open season IT’S TIME TO HEAD FOR THE GREAT OUTDOORS! ALFRESCO DINING IS BACK ON THE MENU, AND A FEW STRATEGICALLY-PLACED GARDEN ACCESSORIES COULD SOON HAVE YOU GETTING THAT MEDITERRANEAN FEELING. HERE ARE A FEW STYLISH IDEAS THAT COULD MAKE ALL THE DIFFERENCE TO YOUR SUMMER.
ABOVE: These lovely baskets, £35, make fantastic planters to enhance your alfresco dining experience, plus, each basket is one of a kind. Made in Ghana they are vegan-friendly and available in a range of designs and sizes from www.lolaandmawu.com
ABOVE: Journey Courtyard rustic seating area. Available from www.lights4fun.co.uk
RIGHT: The WineLight by Side by Side is simply the hottest, grooviest and greenest tea-light holder ever! The humble wine bottle cleverly reconfigured: a clear or green glass top half is perfectly matched to a solid, hand-turned base of FSC-certified European oak. From www.thedesigngiftshop.com 50 Northside | www.northsidemagazine.co.uk
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ABOVE: Designed and made in New Zealand, the Tulum outdoor bean bag pouffe will form the focal point of your socialising over summer. You’ll have to fight your family and friends for your turn to use them! Using waterproof inner liners and the world-renowned Sunbrella® marine grade fabric, these durable outdoor bean bags are designed to handle the elements. www.lujo.com.au
RIGHT: Head to Italy for cutlery inspiration; this Postate Mandala range in red, from Excelsa, is perfect for tucking into a big bowl of spaghetti vongole while watching the sunset with a glass of pinot grigio in hand. www.eprice.it/p/ scopri-i-prodotti-excelsa
LEFT: These bright colourful cups made from sustainable bamboo fibre, illustrated by popular artist Bodil Jane, feature a leopard or lemur illustration. £6 from www.nhmshop.co.uk
As day turns to night, keep your party illuminated with this stylish Gothenburg bamboo lantern £99, from www.roseandgrey. co.uk
ABOVE: This cordless outdoor lamp, £495, has a plantation teak base which is weighted for stability with black terrazzo and a polyethylene globe style lamp with varying light and colour settings that are controlled via a remote. The lamp part is removable and charges through a USB cable, so there is no need for any wiring or external plug points. From www.saltandsteel.co.uk LEFT: Who says you have to splash out this summer? This red wine glass from Poundland is priced, you guessed it, £1, and is perfect foSr the outdoors. www.poundland.co.uk
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SUMMER BRINGS ITS OWN SETS OF CHALLENGES, SAYS NIGEL EATON, HEAD OF RHS GARDEN HARLOW CARR SHOP & PLANT CENTRE. 1. Sow bi-annuals such as wallflowers and foxgloves into pots or a nursery bed for strong plants to bed out in the Autumn for flowering this time next year. 2. As early flowering plants start to fade give them good feed with something balanced to build the plants up for flowering next season. Seaweed extract is good for building up depleted plants. 3. Bedding plants which have been planted out will also benefit from a dusting of a balanced plant food such as fish, blood and bone or Vitax Q4, the feed in the compost that they were grown in originally will quickly run out and this top dressing will make sure the plants stay sturdy and resistant to attack by pests and diseases. 4. Make sure you are removing side shoots from tomatoes growing on canes to concentrate the plants effort into producing bumper crops. 5. Sow a second crop of peas to replace the first seasons pickings, Sugarsnap or mange-tout are ideal for a later crop and are less work as you eat the pod as well. 6. Check lilies for the dreaded lily beetle, the adults are bright red, but the larvae disguise themselves under a layer of greenish slime that look like bird droppings, if you see holes
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appearing in the leaves jet wash the larvae off the plants for the birds to eat. 7. In the greenhouse make sure that you are letting enough air in to circulate around your plants to stop fungal diseases and also allowing pollinating insects in. Open the vents on warm days and make sure there is a low level of entry for cooler air by either leaving the door open slightly or with a louvre vent. Still close up in the evening to protect from night cold. 8.You can now lower your blades on your lawnmower and get those stripes in your lawn that are so quintessentially summertime. 9. Apples and pears will have what’s called the “June drop” when excess fruit-lets are discarded by the host trees, this is a natural process and nothing to worry about, the trees are just keeping what it can comfortably support. Plums however sometimes over-crop and should be watched that the weight of developing fruit does not break young branches. 10. As blanket weed forms in ponds use a forked cane to drag out as much as possible. Put the weed on the compost heap, it is a high nitrogen product which will help break the compost down.
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ABOVE: Gather the whole family… The Solus Hemi 36 fire bowl with metal table top produces substantial heat for any outdoor space. www.solusdecor.co.uk
ABOVE: These folding chairs can accommodate any latecomers and are perfect for a vintage or retro-inspired garden terrace. Approximate chair size: W40cm x D47cm x H81: seat height: 44cm. Priced £42.50 from www.scaramangashop.co.uk
ABOVE: This stack of wool throws, and optional Cornish Blue picnic rug, are ideal for the home or garden. The rug is larger than your average too; at 200x149cm it can fit the whole family. Priced £124 from www.tollymcrae.co.uk
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ABOVE: Create an urban entertaining area outdoors with the Camley bar table set. Inspired by London’s casual riverside bars, the contemporary set mixes slatted teak and black steel for a lightweight and streamlined appearance. Perfect for smaller courtyard gardens, balconies or the corner of the patio. £1,000 from www.gardentrading.co.uk
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Looking for inspiration for your interiors? Furnish & Fettle is passionate about helping you to make your home look and feel fabulous. Mirror £255, console table £2,890 and lamps £475 each. Find out more furnishandfettle.co.uk
LEFT: Woodpecker Goodrich Charred Oak, RRP £92/m2 RIGHT: The Gallery Collection by Lois De Poortre. Starting from £186. Available from Coldbath Flooring, 135 Cold Bath Road, Harrogate, HG2 0NU. Tel: 01423 313241. www.coldbathflooring.com
Stoneline grey tiles (60x60). From Tiles & Mosaics, Ring Road, Holbeck, Leeds, LS12 6DU. www.tilesandmosaics.co.uk
Wicker log baskets from Anna Morgan. At the Ilkley showroom you’ll find much more, including made to measure sofas, curtains, blinds, shutters, reupholstery, wallpaper, fabric, lamps, cushions, rugs, gifts and interior design ideas. www.annamorgan.com
Home Essentials GIVE YOUR HOME A SUMMER MAKEOVER WITH IDEAS FROM THESE LOCAL BUSINESSES. Two Labs, watercolour on canvas (58cm x 38cm). This original watercolour is one of the exhibits that will be presented in founder, Susan Brunskill’s first solo exhibition at the Paperspoon Gallery, Malton in July (date TBC). The new range of artwork and notecards will be displayed and available to purchase in the gallery. A selection of her portraits are available to view at suselandco.com if you are interest in commissioning a portrait of your loved one please contact her at hello@suselandco.com or call The Studio on 01439 741039.
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Every KREATIV KITCHEN is a one of a kind, not just in the way the units are combined but also in their internal design. The unit dimensions are as individual as the fronts in terms of their colour, shape and height. Shelving, niche solutions, handles and storage inserts are all chosen by you and then manufactured and assembled for you. Made in Germany, sold by Kreativ Kitchens. www.kreativkitchens.co.uk Northside | www.northsidemagazine.co.uk 57
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Make your neighbours green with envy RICHARD ABBEY LOOKS AT TEN THINGS TO TACKLE IN THE GARDEN THIS SUMMER. f, like me, you’d run out of excuses for putting off that long list of garden-related jobs, chances are the last couple of months has seen you tick off more than a few of those ‘must-do’ chores. For the keen (and not so keen) gardeners amongst us, it’s been the ideal time in which to grow, develop and improve our outdoor spaces.Whatever your level of green-fingeredness, the Royal Horticultural Society (www.rhs.org.uk) is an invaluable resource and has some great advice to give your garden the wow factor. Here are ten top tips to improve your outdoor space (if you haven’t done them already).
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1. Hoe borders regularly Summer has arrived, and the extra light and warmth encourages the garden to put
on an exuberant burst of growth. But this also means weeds will sprout up from seemingly nowhere.They can be controlled without resorting to weedkillers by hoeing regularly in dry conditions.
2. Be water-wise Ideally water plants early in the morning, to avoid evaporation loss during the day. On warm summer days, evening watering is also likely to be effective, the dry soil soaking it in readily and low humidity at night reducing risk of disease. To determine the need for watering, inspect the soil at a spade’s depth. If the soil feels damp, there is unlikely to be any need to water, but if it is dry, then watering is probably required for some plants.
3. TOMATOES Tomatoes produce abundant delicious
fruits in a range of colours, shapes and sizes and are best planted outside in early summer. Roots should be kept moist but never waterlogged. Pots and grow-bags require frequent watering, particularly once plants become more established. Irregular watering can result in splitting and blossom-end rot, whereas overwatering can impair flavour.
4. ‘Come again’ salads Produce your own mixed salads by growing a range of leafy salads and vegetables that can be cut and will then sprout (come) again. Harvesting the young leaves when you need them prevents plants from maturing and ensures several harvests of small, tender, mild-flavoured leaves over a long period of time. Popular crops include basil, beetroot, chicory, chard, endive, leaf celery, lettuce, pak choi, parsley, radicchio, red kale, rocket, sorrel and spinach.
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display. Popular summer varieties include Argyranthemum, Lysimachia (creeping jenny), Dichondra ‘Silver Falls’, Fuchsia, Pelargonium (geraniums), Lobelia,Viola (pansies), Petunia, Salvia and Nicotiana (tobacco plants).
6. LOVE YOUR LAWN At this time of year, the lawn is actively growing and requires feeding, mosskilling, weeding and regular mowing. If you really want to impress your neighbours a striped lawn looks very impressive, and isn’t that difficult to achieve if your mower has a rear roller. Rectangular lawns are easier to stripe than irregularly shaped lawns, but with a bit of practice, you can stripe up any lawn.
borders, containers and hanging baskets. Bedding can be grown from seed, bought as young seedlings (plug plants) or purchased as pot-grown specimens, often in multi-packs and cellular trays, ready for planting. Marigolds, calendula, dianthus, forget-me-nots, geraniums and begonias will all add striking colour.
8. Stake tall or floppy plants Perennials in borders often put on strong lush growth that makes them vulnerable to collapse, especially after heavy rain or strong winds. Staking them early in the season will help avoid disaster. In particular; tall plants and hybrids with large flowers, such as sunflowers, require additional support.
7. Plant out summer bedding
9. PRUNE SPRINGFLOWERING SHRUBS
Bedding plants provide a temporary decorative seasonal display for beds,
Early-flowering shrubs are pruned after flowering (in late winter to spring and
early summer, depending on the shrub). They usually flower on the previous year’s growth. Pruning immediately after flowering allows the maximum time for development of young growth to provide the following year’s flowers before the end of summer.
10. Keep greenhouses cool Greenhouses, whether of glass or plastic, can overheat in sunny weather. Plants can be protected from excess heat by shading and ventilation. For effective ventilation, monitor greenhouse temperature (ideally keep the internal temperature below 27ºC), open all doors and vents on sunny days and, if necessary, temporarily remove panes. Northside | www.northsidemagazine.co.uk 59
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WHAT’S GOING ON LEEDS? THE BEST IS YET TO COME: JORDAN ODU SHARES HIS OPTIMISM AND PLANS FOR THE SECOND HALF OF 2020. 020 may have been a complete disaster thus far, but you won’t catch me writing it off just yet. As we edge towards the second half of the year, things are already beginning to look a little more optimistic. Confirmation that our restaurants and bars will be returning on 4 July was music to my ears and I know I’m not the only one who’s ready to celebrate. And if Leeds beat Blackburn on that very day, then the atmosphere across the city is guaranteed to be electric. I’ve recently begun working with The Brotherhood, who have done an amazing job adapting their sports bar in-line with the new government guidelines.You can order and pay for all your food and drink directly from your table simply by scanning a QR code. It’s really cool to see how businesses have switched things up to adapt, and I’ve seen a lot of that since relaunching PG Promotions recently. We’ve managed to secure some exceptional deals with the likes of Restaurant Bar & Grill, Archies Bar and Kitchen, Heaney and Mill and My Thai. Watch this space for news on more partnerships coming soon.
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Brunch from House of Koko
HIIT sessions in a bid to shift the lockdown paunch and was taken aback by the sheer beauty of Eccup and even unexplored areas of Roundhay Park. Keeping fit has also enabled me to justify various treats from some of my favourite takeaways and delis. Rudys Pizza, Little Bao Boy, Fior Alba and My Thai have been absolute lifesavers in recent months, whilst the aforementioned House of Koko keep upping the game with their inventive sweet treats. I’m in love with their Biscoff Bacon Pancake Stack, and they have also just begun stocking Savvy Baker Brownies, which are criminally good. My hot picks would have to be the Blondie, which is loaded with Maltesers and bits of Crunchie, or one of their insanely good Cronuts.
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Undiscovered Roundhay Park
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Bring the wow-factor The word on the grapevine is that a new coffee and cake shop is heading to Chapel Allerton very soon too. Mollies by Jodie Bakes promises to bring the wow-factor with a dreamy secret garden and if her cakes are anything to go by, we’re in for something special. Back at home, I’ve been enjoying my regular deliveries from Brown & Blond (cookies and cream Brownie is another level tasty) and Ossett Brewery who are putting out some of the UK’s best craft ales and lagers right now.You really can’t beat an ice-cold glass of Yorkshire Blonde on a hot summer afternoon in the garden. My other poison of choice has been my own bespoke gin from Liquor Studio.
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cocktails in The Alchemist and All you need to do is getting some beer choose two or three garden action at different flavours from Lamb & Flag. I’m their website and they’ll going to make the deliver your very own most of my next trip personalised bottle to town and am Brown & Blond cookies within 48 hours. I went already making plans and cream brownie with Apple and for a meal at The Elderflower and it’s Whitehall. absolutely lush with a bit of tonic and One local hero I’m itching to get back ice. to is Chophaus. Their home delivery Sunday roast has become the stuff of legend in Oakwood, as have their Beer garden action lockdown BBQ steaks and burgers. As One bad habit I’ve struggled to kick is my passion for online shopping, however, soon as they announce their first terrace party, I’m there. it’s just not the same when it comes to It’s also going to be great to be able to buying fashion.You can’t beat hunting bask in the sun outside San Carlo Flying for clothes on the high street, and I can’t Pizza and Banyan up the road in wait to visit Reiss and Paul Smith again Roundhay. The area as a whole has a real for some choice threads for all the postbuzz about it during summer that you lockdown events and parties. just don’t get elsewhere in Leeds. 2020 It’s amazing how much you miss the may have been a slog so far, but trust things you take for granted, such as me, the best is yet to come. hanging out on Greek Street, sipping
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A pathway to sporting success INDIVIDUAL DEVELOPMENT PLANS AT QUEEN ETHELBURGA’S GIVE STUDENTS THE CHANCE TO ACCESS THEIR FULL ATHLETIC POTENTIAL. Yorkshire school is supporting students looking to compete at the highest levels of sport, through a new Performance Pathway it is launching in September 2020. Set in 220 acres of stunning Yorkshire countryside, Queen Ethelburga’s Collegiate is a top performing independent day and boarding school for girls and boys aged three months to 19 years. The Team QE Performance Pathway will offer specialised training and development for those students with the potential and determination to push themselves to compete in their chosen sport, as part of a wide and varied curriculum. Using the dedicated sports village on campus, the professional team of coaches will create Individual Development Plans (IDPs) for each Pathway student, with age-based strength and conditioning programmes, use of video analysis tools appropriate to professional sport and ongoing nutritional guidance; to support each student to access their full athletic potential. Head of Sport and ex-professional rugby player Rob Rawlinson explains the Pathway approach: “The Collegiate
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will always have the ethos of sport for all. A supportive environment where students can try their hand at a whole host of sports and activities, to encourage them to grow up to lead healthy, active lifestyles. “The Performance Pathway gives students the opportunity to see what competitive sport really looks like. An environment where only the very highest standards will be accepted, where students can push themselves to achieve their full potential, both mentally and physically. Where students will be supported to become dedicated and driven sports men and women who will thrive in competitive situations. “Key to this approach is our coaching delivery. A games based approach keeps students active and engaged for longer, allowing them more chances to practice under pressure. Gone are the days of standing in a line and waiting for a turn or shot, we want our students to be equipped with the tools to stay calm and
execute the right skill, in a pressured competitive environment. We also find that the more we do this, the better decision makers students become, which allows them to think clearly under pressure. Something that helps them in every facet of life. “Many former QE Students have gone on to university scholarships and professional opportunities in the UK and internationally. They all credit the work completed at QE as a crucial part of their success.” The Pathway is accessible to QE students, through a competitive application and selection process. To find out more about the TEAM QE Performance Pathway, visit www.qe.org.
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The top performing independent secondary school in the North of England (The Sunday Times Schools Guide 2020).
An ‘Excellent’ rated, vibrant and supportive school community, welcoming boys and girls from 3 months old to 19 years.
Queen Ethelburga’s Collegiate “To be the best that I can, with the gifts that I have.” www.qe.org | admissions@qe.org | 01423 333330 | York YO26 9SS
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BUSINESS
Break from the norm WORKING FROM HOME? THESE SEVEN SIMPLE STEPS WILL ENSURE IT’S A HAPPY AND PRODUCTIVE EXPERIENCE. ow did lockdown affect you? It’s fair to say that life has become more difficult for everyone. Coronavirus (COVID-19) has changed everything, and we have all had to adjust to new ways of living and working. If you were able to work from home, how have you adapted? There are some perks to working from home we can all enjoy (bye bye commute!), but feeling stress, boredom, anxiety and uncertainty
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is also completely normal. Alongside this, many of us are worried about future job prospects and trying to look after kids as well. With your health and wellbeing at the forefront of their minds, the NHS has provided seven simple tips to help you adjust to working at home, feel more productive and take care of your mental health in these difficult times.
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1. Establish your own routine Without steady schedules, the lines between work and personal time can get blurred and be stressful to get right. Try to follow your normal sleep and work patterns where you can, and stay consistent. Get up at the same time, eat breakfast, and get out of your pyjamas! Try scheduling in your “commute time” and spend it exercising, reading or listening to music before logging in. Most importantly, when your workday stops, stop working. Shut down, stop checking emails and focus on your home life. And at the end of the day, try to get to bed at your usual time.
2. Make a dedicated workspace This follows on from point 1: when we live and work in the same space, it can create anxiety and stop us being able to focus. If you can, find a quiet space away from other people and distractions like the TV (or the kitchen, when you feel snacky). Get everything you need in one place, before you start work – chargers, pens, paper and anything else – and shut the door if you can. Even in a small or shared space, try to designate an area as your workspace. Lastly, get comfortable. While it might be tempting to sit on the sofa, it’s much better to sit at a desk or table. If you do not have office furniture like an adjustable chair, try using things like cushions to support you in your chair, or a box as a footrest.
3. Give yourself a break Working at home can make us feel like we have to be available all the time. But just being “present” is no use to anyone if your mental health is suffering. Making time for breaks is important to help manage feelings of stress – try to take lunch and regular screen breaks. Give yourself time to concentrate on something else so you feel more focused when you return. Even just five to ten minutes of short breaks each hour can really help your productivity too. If possible, set a time to go for a walk,
Balancing act... Many of us are having to juggle childcare as well as work responsibilities
run or bike ride for some fresh air – just make sure to stay at least two metres apart from others, in line with social distancing guidance.
4. Stay connected Feeling isolated is normal right now. But there are lots of ways to stay in touch with those who matter – boosting their mental wellbeing as well as our own. In and out of work, human interaction matters. Schedule video calls and pick up the phone instead of emailing. If you’re struggling with working at home then speak to your colleagues or manager about your concerns. And remember, your colleagues probably feel the same as you! Ask how they’re doing and whether there are ways you can support each other. Make time to socialise virtually – schedule in a digital coffee break or Friday online get-together.
you still have work to do and need quiet time to do it, and share your schedule. Similarly, set boundaries with work. It’s easier to stay logged on when your home is your office, but try to switch off from work when the day is over and enjoy time with family at home.
6. Start thinking longer term We may have to work from home for longer, so think about ways you could improve how you work while at home. If you have a garden, could you work there if the weather’s warm? Try to explore how you work with others. Are there different ways to talk online or new software you could use? Do not worry about getting everything right straightaway. It takes time to get used to juggling a new work-life balance.
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7. Be kind to yourself
Setting boundaries with other members of your household is key to mental wellbeing while working at home. You can be more flexible when working from home, so enjoy it. But it can also be difficult if there are new distractions to deal with, like children at home, who may think you are on holiday and want to spend time with you. Have a discussion about your needs, especially with family. Remind them that
Remember, this is an unusual situation and things will not feel normal! Be kind to yourself and acknowledge that you might not be as productive as you usually would be. Be realistic about what you can achieve given the circumstances, and relax when your work is done. For further health and wellbeing advice, visit www.nhs.co.uk Northside | www.northsidemagazine.co.uk 65
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