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Exciting times... with a new website and a new online magazine called Vibe, it’s all change at RMC Media.
Fabulous prizes... one winner takes home all the spoils in our amazing 30th anniversary competition. Go online now to enter.
30 happy returns... we are launching a special year during which the RMC Media team will be going out and about, doing their bit to make the world a better place.
Come to the show... from farming to fashion, this year’s Great Yorkshire Show is bigger, better and more varied than ever.
Food for thought... with summer upon us we have a precious window of a few months when it is (hopefully) warm, and dry enough to eat and drink outdoors
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Great Yorkshire Show England’s premier agricultural show is held at the Great Yorkshire Showground in Harrogate from Tuesday 12 to Thursday 14 July and gives first-hand experience of agricultural and rural life through demonstrations and exhibitions. The exciting main ring attractions that make this a real family day out, and there are 1,200 stands with everything from country clothing to combine harvesters. Our coverage of the 158th Great Yorkshire Show begins on page 61.
The Diary
A guide to the region’s best theatre, live music, arts and events
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Competitions Win tickets for The Wind in the Willows at Bolton Abbey, plus tickets to the Flashback Festival
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Travel
The Langham London exudes luxury and elegance
30 Years of RMC
Welcome to an exciting new era and a fresh start for a business celebrating its 30th anniversary this month
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Fashion
Go bold and bright and stand out from the crowd this summer
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Beauty
Keep your skin smooth, nourished and protected this summer
Great Yorkshire Show
Harrogate Showground’s new £11.5million exhibition hall will take centre stage at Yorkshire’s showcase of British farming and the countryside. Plus, we speak to new show director Charles Mills
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Dine out in the best alfresco dining areas the region has to offer
We dine at Le Box Bistro, Brasserie Blanc and The Timble Inn
88 Home & Garden
Bring beachcomber chic into your home with nautical stripes and driftwood accessories
104 Home Essentials
Great ideas to help give your home a fresh new look
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Sustainable & stylish Leeds showroom first to offer groundbreaking kitchen.
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eeds kitchen showroom, Four Season Interiors, were recently announced as the first UK Retailer to offer a groundbreaking kitchen from Finland. The kitchen range, the Puustelli Miinus, differs from conventional kitchen ranges in that it was developed entirely on ecological grounds and incorporates an innovative biocomposite carcase frame made from polypropylene and wood pulp. Owner and Design Director Ian Sandford explains: “The resulting cabinets are lighter, stronger and their make-up almost halves the carbon footprint of conventional counterparts.” The Miinus kitchen is sure to appeal to the growing number of buyers who are now purchasing ethically, but that’s not the only reason Ian believes Miinus will prove to be a popular draw. “Miinus improves upon a number of specifications of existing ranges. The door finishes are not only innovative in their use of a honeycombed inner core that prevents stress on hinges, the styles and colours are extremely appealing, both to the eye and to the touch. The range also arrives with lengthy warranties and there’s no MDF or chipboard that are present in the majority of kitchens.” The range recently debuted at the
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popular Ecobuild exhibition at London’s ExCeL and Ian, along with Four Seasons Interiors designer Liam Hannon, were present on the stand to discover, first-hand, an impressive reception from the professionals who attended. “It’s a great measure of how good a range is when a busy stand, full of architects, designers and specifiers, are left utterly smitten after witnessing a kitchen that ticks all the boxes.” Puustelli invested £1.5million in the development of Miinus and, including stores across Finland, the range already has an established and growing network of showrooms in Sweden and has recently been introduced into the United States. Every component in a Miinus cabinet is recyclable and all wood components within the range are sourced from highly sustainable forestry. The company have also been busy on social media so that Twitter and Facebook users can engage with them and follow their progress as they grow their network of reputable retailers across the UK. Ian adds: “Miinus kitchens are a breath of fresh air within the kitchen industry and we’re proud to be the first in the network of UK retailers. It’s great also for the people of Leeds
that our city, which figures high among sustainable cities in the UK, will be the first to offer a truly pioneering kitchen for our time.” To celebrate the launch there will be an open event, in association with AEG, at the Roundhay showroom on 7 May, running from 11am until 3pm. With live cookery demonstrations from food stylist Tom Guise and other entertainment planned for the day, it’s a great opportunity to see the pioneering range of Scandinavian furniture and learn all about the AEG appliances within it. Full details will be announced on Twitter, @Miinus_UK and on Facebook, /TheEcoKitchen. Four Seasons Interiors 149 Street Lane, Leeds, LS8 1AA Tel: 0113 294 1414 www.4seasons-design.co.uk
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Aimee Hutchinson, solicitor specialising in holiday and home parks at Blacks Solicitors LLP, discusses whether crowdfunding really is a potential model for financing legal procedures.
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ack in March, protests, strikes and widespread publicity and social media campaigns took place following Jeremy Hunt’s proposed new contracts for junior doctors. The junior doctors then made the bold decision to take the Government to court. In order to raise the funds for judicial review, the doctors turned to Crowd Justice, a legal crowdfunding website dedicated to enabling would-be litigants to raise money for cases in the public interest. The NHS crowdfunding campaign hit its initial target of £25,000 within just 24 hours, and the junior doctors have (at the time of writing) raised over £97,000 from over 3,000 backers. This raises important legal questions on the subject of costs. Litigation is undoubtedly an incredibly expensive process; is crowdfunding really a potential model for financing legal proceedings? It is no secret that the legal system cannot keep up with the digital revolution and the development of companies that allow individuals or bodies to appeal for financial backing from the everyday man in the street is certainly attractive to potential claimants. Historically, funding someone else’s litigation so that the action could go to court, in exchange for a share of the potential proceeds, was a crime called champerty. Similarly, the law did not allow legal claims to be funded (or ‘maintained’) by a third party; this was on the basis that a third party may manufacture evidence or inflate claims in
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order for them personally to benefit. Even though the principles of maintenance and champerty are still in existence, with the erosion of legal aid, parliament and the courts are currently more receptive to third party funding arrangements. Ultimately, the rules against maintenance and champerty are to protect the purity of justice and the public interest. Is the crowdfunding of this NHS campaign in the public interest and protecting the purity of justice? There are certainly those who think so. It is argued that the difference between champerty and what crowdfunding does is that the funders are donors rather than investors; the donors will not receive anything back from their donation. So what does this mean in terms of costs? If the doctors’ claim fails, could their backers be liable to pay the other side’s costs?
The case of Arkin v Borchard Lines Ltd examined the costs liability of a third party funder. The Court of Appeal held that, in the circumstances of that case, liability should be limited to the extent of funding provided. However, it recognised that, although that case did not amount to champerty, other third party arrangements that did could be liable for the entire costs of the proceedings. So could the successful party go after over 3,000 backers in order to enforce a costs order? Probably not, as the backers don’t stand to benefit from the proceedings and practically it would be difficult and costly to do so. Further crowdfunding projects for legal disputes have arisen, including Action For Cabbies – Black Cabbies v TfL where over £345,000 of a £600,000 target has been pledged so far. We will have to wait and see if crowdfunding becomes the norm for litigation in the future, and how the courts deal with it if it does. For those seeking advice, visit www.LawBlacks.com.
Aimee Hutchinson
‘Is the crowdfunding of this NHS campaign in the public interest and protecting the purity of justice? There are certainly those who think so.’ www.regionalmagazine.co.uk
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Tough task Here are three bikes perfect for riding L’Etape du Tour, all available at the Specialized Concept Store, Harrogate.
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ith less than a month to go before the 2016 edition of the L’Etape du Tour, we thought we’d take a look at some of our best road bikes for tackling this type of epic road cycling challenge. Firstly, a little bit about the Etape. Running since 1993, it’s a chance for amateur riders to emulate their professional heroes by riding the route of one stage (or ‘etape’ in French) of that year’s Tour de France. It’s run by ASO, the same company that organises the Tour, as well as the Vuelta a Espana. For many cyclists, this event is high up on their bucket lists – constituting as it does the culmination of a childhood dream for many of us! The course is always tough, with most editions running along one of the Tour’s mountain stages. 2016 is no exception with the route including four serious categorised climbs. There’s an extra-special element this year too, because the stage the organisers have chosen to feature will be the 20th of the professional race – the one before the final day riding into Paris.That means whomever is wearing the yellow jersey as the race reaches the Alpine town of Morzine will be the winner of the 2016 edition. For the general classification guys it’ll be the final chance to take a victory, so we can expect plenty of fireworks on the slopes. With all that climbing you’ll need a bike that’s up to the task – so here we’ve collected a few of our favourites from the Specialized range that’ll help you get through the epicness of the Etape, or any other tough sportive for that matter.
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Whatever your commuting questions or needs, head to the Specialized Concept Store Harrogate. We’re all cyclists and can let you try bikes and clothing out for the perfect fit.
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Tarmac The Tarmac is the bike favoured by Alberto Contador, who will be challenging for the yellow jersey come July, and could even be wearing it already by the time the pros reach Morzine two weeks after the Etape comes into town. Everything about the Tarmac is geared towards going fast in competitions, so included are plenty of features that’ll help you get quickly over the climbs, smash it along the valley floors and hurtle through the bends on each descent. There are a huge range of models to suit different budgets, but regardless of which one you choose the Tarmac will always deliver results. Contador recently unveiled his S-Works Tarmac with a custom paintjob celebrating his various Grand Tour wins. Don’t know about you, but we absolutely love it.
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The Roubaix may not be quite as fast as the Tarmac, but what it lacks in overall speed it more than makes up for in ride comfort – which is just as important when you’re going to be spending 146 gruelling kilometres in the saddle. The biggest reason for this extra comfort is the frame’s Endurance Geometry – optimised to give you an aerodynamic, but upright riding positions. The frame and fork is lightweight FACT carbon, with electronic shifting Di2 Shimano available on the top-end models.
Built with our exclusive D’Aluisio Smartweld Technology, the Allez is the most advanced alloy bike ever made. Our innovative method for joining together the tubes makes for greater stiffness and lighter weight – which is pretty much the holy grail of road cycling bike design. Add into the mix the increased ride quality and you have something truly remarkable. The Shimano 105 drivetrain gives you a great range of gearing to select from, so you have all the gears you need to tackle those Alpine cols of the Etape, while the FACT carbon fibre fork keeps weight down and responsiveness of the handling high.
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First Direct Arena www.firstdirectarena.com Europe’s Strongest Man 9 July Tickets: from £25 A night of Championship boxing including Josh Warrington 30 July Tickets: £46.30-110.25
Coming up… Bear Grylls presents Endeavour:Your Adventure Awaits 14 October Tickets: from £25 The Catherine Tate Show Live – guest starring Mathew Horne 11 November Tickets: from £29.50 Jack Whitehall 10 February 2017 Tickets: from £25.50 Professor Brian Cox Live 14 May 2017
Theatre The Ladykillers
Museums Warrior Treasures: Saxon Gold from the Staffordshire Hoard Exhibition Until 2 October www.warrior-treasures.uk www.royalarmouries.org A special exhibition at the Royal Armouries which is showcasing around 100 spectacular items from the remarkable Staffordshire Hoard collection. It is the first time UK visitors will have the opportunity to view such a large number of items from this extraordinary collection outside the West Midlands where it was discovered.
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5-9 July Harrogate Theatre Tickets: £20, concessions £18 Written by Graham Linehan (of Father Ted), The Ladykillers is a dark comedy about a dear little old lady pitted against a ruthless gang of criminals, inspired by the classic Ealing black and white film. Posing as amateur musicians in a string quartet, Professor Marcus and his gang rent rooms in the topsy-turvy house of unsuspecting landlady Mrs Louisa Alexandra Wilberforce. The villains plot to involve her unknowingly in the robbery of the century at Kings Cross Station but the clever Mrs W solves the crime and Professor Marcus comes up with the ultimate solution to keep the lavender scented old lady quiet once and for all. With only her parrot General Gordon to protect her, Mrs W finds herself alone with five desperate men. But who will finally face the music?
A monthly guide to the best of what’s happening in and around the Northside region. Music Harrogate Fake Festival 23 July The Stray www.fakefestivals.co.uk Tickets: adult £16.50, young person (1017 years) £9, family (two adults, two young persons) £42. Under tens are free. The UK’s only touring tribute festival returns to Harrogate this summer and is celebrating its tenth anniversary. With three major tribute acts and five local support bands, it promises to be bigger than ever.
Let It Be – a celebration of the music of The Beatles 11-16 July Leeds Grand Theatre Tickets: £25-35 Travel back to the magical sixties when all you needed was love, and a little help from your friends. The music defined a generation, captured the hearts and ideals of millions, and now you can relive it as Let It Be comes to The Grand.
Harrogate Music Festival Until 31 July www.harrogateinternationalfestivals.com This summer the Harrogate Music Festival will showcase the very best of chamber, classical, jazz and contemporary music to a host of venues across Harrogate.
23rd International Gilbert & Sullivan Festival 3-21 August Royal Hall and various other venues www.gsfestivals.org
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The Beast has landed As Europe’s Strongest Man takes centre stage at First Direct Arena this month, we catch up with leading contender, Eddie Hall.
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t 6ft 3in and with a 63in chest, it’s easy to see how Eddie ‘The Beast’ Hall lives up to his name. He is currently Britain’s Strongest Man and is also the world record holder in the deadlift with straps. We caught up with the 29-stone tower of strength as he was preparing for Europe’s Strongest Man, which comes to Leeds First Direct Arena on 9 July. What was the moment that defined your career? Probably seven or eight years into my career when I broke the world record deadlift. That made me realise if I could break the world record then maybe I could be the World’s Strongest Man one day. Who inspires you? From day one it’s got to be Arnold Schwarzenegger. Probably subconsciously as a child at five or six years old, watching Terminator and seeing such a huge guy on television being a movie star, that inspired me to get into body building, lifting weights and from there, into Strong Man. What has been the biggest challenge in your career? Making the transition from being an amateur to pro strongman – that six month period of having no money and taking a risk was tough; it took a lot of balls to do that and move into being a pro but it worked out for the best.
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How do you feel about the upcoming competition? I feel pretty good. There’s a very big figure being mentioned about the deadlift – the half tonne kilo – and I was probably one of the first people on the planet to say that it’s possible, so I’d like to be the first person to do it. How do you stay motivated? Always think about who you’re impressing. If someone says you can’t do something then use that as inspiration and give them the middle finger when you do it. Another one is family. For me, my wife and kids are everything so I’m doing everything for them. It’s so nice to think one day I will be the world’s strongest man and my kids will be able to live off that heritage. Not just the financial side, but it will also it give them someone to look up to in the family. What does it take to become a strong man? Probably 20-30 years ago you could have got away with winning World’s Strongest man weighing 18 or 19 stone. But the sport has progressed so much through science and recovery methods that unless you weigh upwards of 25 stone you’re not going to be anywhere near the top. It’s the good-old theory that weight moves weight; the heavier you are the stronger you are. I’m 29 stones and you have to maintain that to compete with the big guys because if you don’t, you’re never going to win.
Eddie has to consume a whopping 10,000 calories a day to retain his physique. An average day includes: 7am – Wake up and drink a protein shake followed by an hour of cardio 8-9am – Breakfast – a huge bowl of porridge, fruit and beef jerky Mid-morning snack – 100g of cashew nuts, Lunch – around 1kg of chicken/steak, pasta/rice and vegetables, 1kilo in total plus cheesecake or yoghurts 3.30pm (second lunch) – a bowl of porridge, lots of flapjacks to carb-load before the afternoon training session Afternoon training session, throughout which Eddie consumes a couple of litres of fruit juice and a litre of protein shake Post workout – steak/chicken/spag bol/curry Supper – Another high-calorie meal to help his body repair while he sleeps Bed – Eddie takes a protein bar to bed with him to eat if he wakes up during the night.
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Flight of fancy
Regular flights to Barcelona are now available from Leeds Bradford
Leeds Bradford Airport says hola to Vueling.
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pain has been a firm favourite destination for British holidaymakers for years and this summer there is expected to be a rise in the numbers of visitors who fly there to soak up the fantastic weather, enjoy the culture or sample the great Spanish tapas. Vueling, Spain’s low-cost airline, has recently introduced flights from Leeds Bradford Airport to Barcelona. Flights to the Spanish city and Catalan capital are on Mondays and Fridays, giving passengers a choice of a long weekend away, a short midweek break or a full week’s holiday. Tony Hallwood, Aviation Development Director at Leeds Bradford, said: “The great news is that Vueling are extending their flight schedule through the winter too, with flights on sale now. This will mean that a Spanish city break to Barcelona becomes a year round option for our customers, whilst the new services will also prove attractive to property owners who will now have even more flight choice to the city.” Barcelona itself offers visitors a taste of a beach holiday alongside a buzzing city centre; a great getaway for families or couples. Tourists of any age can enjoy the Las Ramblas, check out the sights including the famous Sagrada Familia or visit the home of FC Barcelona.
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However,Vueling offers far more than just Barcelona – for those who would like to explore more of Spain, the Leeds Bradford flight schedule allows for a wide range of onward connections across the airlines growing and extensive network of 160 routes.Yorkshire passengers can connect easily from their Barcelona airport hub onto a selection of vibrant destinations including Madrid,Valencia, Santander, Bilbao, Seville and Granada in Spain; Oporto and Lisbon in Portugal alongside excellent connections to Southern Europe, North Africa and the Canaries. The Spanish capital of Madrid, for example, offers a plethora of culinary delights and museums; including Prado, Reina Sofia and Thyssen-Bornemisza. The 17th century baroque architecture and red roofs are everywhere in the city, completing a truly
cultural break. The cosmopolitan city of Valencia and historic Seville should also appear on the list of Spanish cities to visit in 2017. Hopping across to Portugal is also a great option for travellers using Vueling’s Leeds Bradford to Barcelona service. Oporto is Portugal’s second largest city and Lisbon, the Portuguese capital, is only just over an hour’s flight away from Barcelona; both cities are a great to place soak up fantastic traditional architecture, coastal walks, street art and beautiful river scenes. Tony added: “What’s also important to remember is that Barcelona is only an hour’s drive from major holiday resorts on the Costa Dorada and Costa Brava; so there’s something to cater for everyone’s tastes by flying to the Catalan city of Barcelona. “Vueling is one of Europe’s fastest growing airlines and we are extremely pleased to see them on our schedules – offering Barcelona and a wide range of onwards connections, in turn opening up a huge choice of destinations across their fantastic network for Leeds Bradford Airport customers.” To book flights with Vueling from Leeds Bradford Airport this summer and winter, visit www.vueling.com
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Keep the whole family entertained this summer with a trip to Leeds’ Museums and Galleries.
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chools are out and it’s time to conjure up a plan to keep your kids occupied for the summer. Luckily, Leeds Museums and Galleries have many festivals and activities to keep them busy. It all starts off on 1 July with a toddler Tour De France at Kirtkstall Abbey.The cloister has been kitted out with a mini grass course ready for toddler races, big races and games. Then it’s onto to the largest community festival in Leeds on 9 July. The Kirkstall Festival will host a battle of the bands, a comedy gala, a parade and a lot of food and drink. The Multisensory Museum will be searching for the sixth sense with a themed invisibility activity (27 July- 4 September). For six weeks, the museum will be testing your ability to taste, smell, touch, see and hear.
Despite the schools finishing, there’s plenty for children to learn about history, science and art at the museums in Leeds. There’s a chance to explore what’s lurking under the Leeds and Liverpool Canal with the Leeds Industrial Museum, study the landscape around Temple Newsam House for the 300th anniversary of Sir Lancelot Capability Brown and to look at the diaries and letters from people affected by the First World War at the In Their Footsteps exhibition at Leeds City Museum. It’s not every day there’s an opportunity to drive a 1946 steam crane. But at Thwaite Mills Watermill there are activities to witness the crane in full power lifting objects out of the water (4 & 18 August & 1 September) as well as building your own cranes and creating robots and a Mars Rover (4 & 18 August
& 1 September). Leeds will also be heading back in time to celebrate the annual Edwardian Gala at Lotherton Hall on 16/17 July. With picturesque scenes, people will be treated to a brass band as well as family activities including face painting. Leeds Industrial Museum and Thwaite Mills Watermill will also be turning back the clocks as they offer free rides in some vintage buses to and from the museums. The 1950s and 60s buses will be joined by a classic car show and other transport themed activities throughout the day (21 August). The vintage theme carries onto the new exhibition at Abbey House Museum, which is hosting The Vintage Youth Club. Discover what it was like to live in various decades as they explore young people’s lives from different eras. As it’s summer, it’s the perfect time to go out for a picnic and Kirkstall Abbey are hosting one every Thursday with a twist. When tucking into your sandwiches you will be joined by Barry the dragon. Bring your own food but make sure Barry doesn’t eat them. To stop your children turning into little dragons during the summer holidays, Leeds Museums and Galleries might just tame them for a little while yet. For more information, visit www.leeds.gov.uk/museumsandgalleries
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WELCOME TO AN EXCITING NEW ERA AND A FRESH START FOR A BUSINESS CELEBRATING ITS 30TH ANNIVERSARY THIS MONTH. RMC Media is the new name for Regional Magazine Company, which was launched 30 years ago when the first issue of Westside, a quality lifestyle magazine for Sheffield and North Derbyshire, dropped on the doormats of 20,000 homes. Much has changed since then, and with a new website, a flourishing books division and a new online-only title called Vibe – as well as our stable of nine monthly lifestyle and business titles – the new company name is a more accurate reflection of the wide range of projects that come under the RMC umbrella. Over the following pages we’ll explain about the exciting changes afoot, as well as taking a look back at how we’ve grown over the years.
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Exciting times for RMC WE HAVE A NEW NAME, A NEW LOGO AND A NEW WEBSITE – WHAT BETTER WAY TO CELEBRATE 30 YEARS IN BUSINESS? ur 30th year marks an exciting new era for the company. The brand new name, RMC Media, comes with a vibrant new logo and a fresh new image to reflect the multi-faceted nature of our thriving business as it looks to the future.
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Name Our journey began in 1986 with Westside magazine and, over the last three decades, has flourished into one of the most successful media companies in Yorkshire. Today, in addition to our eight monthly lifestyle titles, business magazine and numerous special publications, we also produce high quality cookbooks for prestigious chefs and restaurants, sell articles to like-minded publications, help budding
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entrepreneurs establish their own magazines, and host glittering events. The name RMC Media draws on our wellestablished heritage while reflecting our propensity for exciting new projects. Under this new moniker, the future is bright for our dynamic team.
Logo Vibrant, multi-talented, forward-thinking: on these three pillars our new image was built. Working with Sheffield design agency Ink & Water, we established a logo that reflects the many different elements of RMC Media. The seven coloured shapes each represent an arm of the business: VIBE, magazines, books, restaurant guide, events, competitions and publishing services.
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A window into our world WITH SHEFFIELD DIGITAL AGENCY HYDRA CREATIVE, WE HAVE LAUNCHED A BRAND NEW WEBSITE – WWW.RMCMEDIA.CO.UK – SHOWCASING THE WEALTH OF SERVICES RMC MEDIA OFFERS. VIBE A key feature of the new website – and an exciting new addition to the RMC Media portfolio – is VIBE, an online lifestyle magazinestyle website for Sheffield. For full details, turn to page 10.
MAGAZINES Each of our nine monthly titles now has its own microsite featuring digital page-turning versions of the magazine, as well as up-to-date news, articles and pictures that reflect and enhance the content of the printed publications.
RMC BOOKS Our book division has been operating as a successful publisher of high quality books for many years and now counts the likes of Chewton Glen, Simpsons, The Magpie Café, Crab House Café, Lakeland, Salvo’s, Westminster Kingsway College – and many, many more – among its satisfied clients. We’re now delighted to be bringing this aspect of the business under the banner of RMC Media.
RESTAURANT GUIDE Another brand new feature for the website is the restaurant guide, a comprehensive online guide to eating out in and around Yorkshire. From cafés and pubs to the region’s most prestigious dining establishments – and everything in between – it will include every kind of eatery available. Each entry comes with a short review, prices, opening hours, address details and a star rating so diners have all the information they need to make an informed choice.
COMPETITIONS Thousands of entries pour in for our competitions each month. From tickets for sold-out shows to luxury holidays to highly sought-after products, and much more, we always have something special up for grabs. Our most exciting competition to date, however, is open for online entries right now. To celebrate 30 years of RMC, we have 30 fantastic prizes from some of Yorkshire’s best businesses and one lucky person will win them all. See page 12 for all the details.
EVENTS Firmly established as key events in the Yorkshire foodie calendar, the Westside and Eastside Restaurant of the Year Awards recognise the wealth of culinary talent in our region. The annual ceremonies showcase these high standards and the awards themselves provide an exceptional promotional tool for the winners long after the champagne corks have popped. RMC Media also hosts special celebrations whenever the opportunity arises.
PUBLISHING SERVICES With so much experience under our belt, it is only fair that we share our expertise. With ‘Start Your Own Magazine’, we help new magazines get off the ground with all the information entrepreneurs need to launch a successful new publication. Through ‘Buy Magazine Articles’, we sell features to other high quality publications. In addition, we offer a host of other publicity and marketing solutions to businesses in Yorkshire and beyond.
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RMC: A TIMELINE
Westside
June 2016
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The quality magazine for Chesterfield, Dronfield & South Sheffield Celebrating
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Celebrating
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Success stories Women in Business
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The quality magazine for Leeds, Harrogate & York
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rom food and fashion to fast cars and celebrity interviews, over the last three decades we’ve covered a lot of ground in our lifestyle and business publications. RMC Media now produces nine monthly titles, printing one million magazines a year and delivering them to the best addresses in the region. Next month we’ll be launching a new, fresh look for most of our printed titles, so before we step into a new era here’s a look at the magazines which make up our portfolio of titles in the Yorkshire region.
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July 1986 Westside Published in the summer of ‘86, the first edition of Westside was just 32 pages but, such was its popularity, within the year it had doubled in size. From the very beginning local restaurants played a key part and in the first issue Marvin Close served up a selection of his favourite tried and tested restaurants – Deakins and San Remo in Sheffield, Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese Inn and the George Restaurant and Hotel in Derbyshire all came up trumps. We have continued to support local restaurants over the years and now, the annual Westside Restaurant Awards, which celebrates the region’s finest, is one of the hottest events on the Sheffield social calendar. Our gossip column Gnome appeared very early on. This anonymous spy infiltrated the lives and parties of Westside people and gave readers a banquet of salacious gossip to feast upon. “Who is the Gnome?” became the question on everybody’s lips. Of course, we never told. In May 1989 Westside went on the hunt for the region’s most beautiful people. Women in the fashion business nominated from the ranks of men and Barnsley hairdresser Simon Nicholls was chosen for his effortless style. Managing director Tony Morgan was nominated by beautician Lynda Price who said: “He’s not a towering six footer but he’s got everything else and he looks good whatever he wears.” The first Westside June Guide was produced in 1991 to celebrate the World Student Games coming to Sheffield. This magazine is now an annual listings guide including restaurants, shops, and things to see and do in the region. Looking forward to the Millennium, in 1999 Westside got all geared up with its guide to the best Champagne. We gathered a panel of restaurateurs at Fischer’s Baslow Hall for a tasting. They tried 13 different bottles at varying prices and the winner was a budget bubbly, Tesco’s Champagne Brut. Westside has always tried to take a light-hearted approach wherever possible and in 2011 we cocked a snook at the recession with a typical quirky look at the various ways at which you could squander a lot of money very quickly. From buying a sports car with plummeting value to having your locks trimmed at a high-end salon, we discovered there’s plenty ways to splash the cash. Of course, none of Westside’s longevity would have been possible without the backing of our advertisers and some – including the likes of Blundells and PA Jewellery, who advertised in the very first issue – have been with us from the start.
“The Gnome infiltrated the lives and parties of Westside people and gave readers a banquet of salacious gossip to feast upon. ‘Who is the Gnome?’ became the question on everybody’s lips.”
June 1989 Eastside In the first issue of the quality magazine for Doncaster, Rotherham and North Notts we investigated the ins and outs of owning a racehorse, meeting a syndicate based in the Pilgrim Father pub in Scrooby, who paid £450 each for a part-share in a nag that might one day lead them to the winner’s enclosure. With our official partnership status with Doncaster Racecourse and the St Leger Festival, Eastside has retained a strong equine focus and the magazine regularly features upcoming race days and photos from the many events. We’ve always enjoyed a good gossip here at Eastside, and our resident party animal Toad has been at the heart of the social scene for a long time, making its debut in the spring of ‘97. Rather like Doctor Who, this is a beast that changes form every few years, but our appetite for party pictures and local lifestyle news never fades. The new millennium saw Eastside enjoying an exclusive face-to-face with Doncaster’s own Jeremy Clarkson. He was quick to deny national newspaper reports that he had been rude about his home town but, in the same breath, could not resist having a dig at Rotherham and Mexborough. Eastside has always kept a very close eye on the local dining scene and three years ago we stepped up our support Recipe for for the region’s fabulous restaurants with our first Eastside Rules of success attraction Restaurant Awards, which has enjoyed great success each True romance year at The Crown Hotel, Bawtry. With its many boutiques, restaurants and thriving community spirit, the market town of Bawtry lies at the heart Down the aisle... of Eastside Magazine. In celebration of this, Eastside features IN STYLE Visit Bawtry – a section devoted to celebrating all-things • Wedding locations • What to wear Bawtry – four times a year. > How to meet Mr (or Ms) Right
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After many years of troubles in Northern Ireland both sides agree to the Good Friday peace agreement.
The Euro currency was introduced and Manchester United achieved the treble.
The Millennium Dome was officially opened.
Labour won a landslide victory in the general election.
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July 1990 First for Business
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with other event speakers Paul McKenna and media mogul Jamal Edwards. Most recently, in last month’s issue, writer Andy Waple took a look at the Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park, which will be built on the former site of Don Valley Stadium. This £55million project will nurture the region’s sports research and development, health and wellbeing, as well as providing a school, college and some small stadia to support basketball and rugby. With world-class venues such as the English Institute of Sport already in place, the development of the Olympic Legacy Park will be the final piece of the Lower Don Valley Jigsaw. FFB has survived in an era in which many print publications have become obsolete. This is a clear reflection that FFB has always delivered what its readers want and has a strong standing within the local business community.
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August 1994 Sixer From fun, local features, and interviews with the likes of Sheffield Wednesday women’s team captain Steph Spence in 1999, to more serious topics, like how local businesses bounced back after the flood of 25 June 2007, Sixer has been at the heart of North Sheffield. In March 2004 we selflessly went in search of Hillsborough’s tastiest pork sandwiches. Four sandwich shops were put to the test. Baps from the Hungry Wolf, Béres Pork Shop, Biltons and Lily’s were all judged on quality of meat, bread, stuffing and sauce. Béres (which has been around since 1961) was declared the winner, with Lily’s in second place, and Biltons and Hungry Wolf in joint third. Always keen to keep in touch with local celebs, in January 2008 we caught up with Chapeltown lad Steve Peat. He grew up riding in Wharncliffe Woods and trained as an apprentice plumber, and it was his boss who introduced him to his first race. By 2008 he was twice World Champion, seven times British Champion and twice European Champion. In October 2011 we featured amateur dramatic society, the Stannington Players, who were celebrating 60 years of entertaining locals with quality theatre. The group has a rich history that dates back to just after the war; they actually began as a play-reading society in people’s houses. There were many name changes over the years but the group formally formed as the Stannington Players in 1951. TOUR In 2014 the Tour De France was one of – if not the – biggest DE FRANCE events to ever grace the rolling hills of North Sheffield. This N o r t h S hef fi el d all-cycling issue featured a Tour De France guide, an we lc o m e s t h e wo r l d ’ s greatest cycle race explanation of the jerseys, an interview with Team Sky’s Ben Swift, cycling fashion and a feature on the Bradfield Hill Climb. THE MAGAZINE FOR NORTH SHEFFIELD
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First For Business (FFB) delivers the latest business news and views from the Sheffield City Region to the desks of business leaders in South Yorkshire and the North Midlands. It offers a strong, independent voice which has given it a standing within the local business community since it launched over 25 years ago. While plenty has changed over the last 26 years, much of what matters to the business community remains the same. As far back as 1990 hot topics included transport, manufacturing and city centre regeneration. Sound familiar? Of course, these are the issues that matter when you are trying to make your city – or region – as economically successful as possible and no doubt in years to come we’ll still be discussing them. And we’re sure you’ll be reading all about them in FFB! Here are some highlights from the last 26 years. In March 1995 we ran a feature about the way new trademark laws (introduced in the 1994 Trade Marks Act) were making things easier for companies. The same issue included a feature on the latest phase of the Victoria Quays project including news that Nabarro Nathanson would occupy newly-built offices on the site. The following year we asked: should businesses be on the internet? There followed a detailed explanation of the various uses of the internet, including a relatively unknown form of communication: the ‘email’. Would it ever catch on? We thought it had a chance. Back in June 2008 the cover of now-monthly FFB featured none other than Sheffield golden girl Jessica Ennis-Hill. Andy Waple wrote: ‘Jessica Ennis, one of Britain’s top athletes cruelly robbed of an Olympic challenge in Beijing, is a perfect example of the new kind of export that is helping to reinforce the message that Made in Sheffield is still an international mark of quality’. As well as a keen focus on business news, FFB has interviewed some influential business people, including former director-general of the BBC, chairman of the Football Association and Sheffield hotelier Greg Dyke and TV Dragon James Caan, who was FFB’s cover star in 2010. He shared his views on business in an accompanying interview. In September 2014, FFB became an official media partner for MADE: The Entrepreneur Festival. This issue featured speaker Michelle Mone on the cover and included interviews
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Britain recorded its hottest day ever as the temperature soared to 38.1C (100.6F) in Gravesend, Kent.
Fox hunting was outlawed in the UK.
Britain implemented The Civil Partnership Act granting civil partnerships rights and responsibilities identical to civil marriage.
The Arctic Monkeys’ Whatever People Say I Am, That’s What I’m Not album became the fastest-selling debut in British chart history.
The smoking ban came into force and banned smoking in public places in England.
Boris Johnson became London Mayor.
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November 1995 Northside Northside’s first issue was delivered to select homes in Leeds in November 1995 and, by June 1996, it was also being read in York and Harrogate. The cover of the inaugural edition featured Emmerdale actor Ian Kelsey, who had been judged Leeds’ most eligible bachelor by our editorial team. In the same year, Ian was nominated for Most Popular Newcomer in the National Television Awards for his role as Dave Glover in the soap. We picked a winner whose good looks have stayed on our screens, more recently Ian has appeared in Doctors as Howard Bellamy. Also in that first issue we reviewed two of the area’s best-loved restaurants at the time. Paris at Calverley was praised for its deep fried prawns in filo pastry, with cinnamon and ginger chutney starter and roast lamb joint. Northside predicted Paris would ‘thrive on its own genuine individuality for years to come’ and we were right; Paris continued to flourish for 12 years after our review. Our dish of the month came from The Drum and Monkey in Harrogate. Fillet of whiting with crab stuffing and glazed hollandaise was on the menu, and The Drum and Monkey’s chef Tina Nuttall explained how Northsiders could recreate the dish at home. At the time the
restaurant had been running for 23 years after being transformed from a pub, and today it is still a strong favourite for seafood in Harrogate. From fine dining to fast cars, motoring has always been a big part of Northside, and over the years we have put a host of luxury cars through their paces. In 2015, to coincide with the launch of the latest James Bond movie Spectre, Northside’s Adam Kay was given the opportunity to live out his Bond fantasies behind the wheel of the latest Aston Martin, the DB9 GT model. Our reporter was also treated to a viewing of one of Bond’s most iconic cars, the Aston Martin DB10, and a chat with Bond stunt driver Mark Higgins.
June 2002 City
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A magazine for young city dwellers in Sheffield. The latest trends, hotspots and events have always been a mainstay of City. The Hipster pages keep readers up to date on new additions to the city’s bar, restaurant, music, arts and fashion scenes. City has featured some of the biggest names in popular culture since its inception. In the first year alone the magazine spoke to hairdresser Nicky Clarke, chef Raymond Blanc and actor Christopher Eccleston. Ian Brown, Tinie Tempah, Duffy, Joan Rivers and Ellie Goulding have all graced the pages of City; more recently the magazine spoke to pop superstar Meghan Trainor. Sheffield’s annual inner city music festival Tramlines has taken up a residency in City; the magazine has stood at the festival’s side as it’s grown in both popularity and size since it began in 2009. City features illustrations as its cover, often by local artists. April 2016 issue featured a design from renowned Sheffield artist Pete McKee ahead of his hugely popular Six Weeks to Eternity exhibition at Magna Science Adventure Centre, whilst other editions have featured work from local illustrators including Tom J Newell, Faunagraphic and Grace Louise Taylor. >
“April 2016 issue featured a design from renowned Sheffield artist Pete McKee ahead of his hugely popular Six Weeks to Eternity exhibition at Magna Science Adventure Centre.”
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William and Kate got married, to an estimated global audience of more than two billion.
London hosted the Olympic Games for the third time.
Prince George was born.
Scotland voted to remain part of the United Kingdom.
Princess Charlotte was born.
The Queen celebrated her 90th birthday.
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June 2002 Image Image was launched in June 2002 as a new voice for the Sheffield area surrounding Crystal Peaks, Mosborough and Handsworth. In our first year we interviewed Trisha Cooper. A popular voice on our radios at the time, Eckington based Trisha co-hosted the BBC Sheffield breakfast show and then went on to produce radio all over Yorkshire. In the same issue we spoke to rock and roll legend Dave Berry. In 2012 we caught up with Dave again, after what he described as the “the best ten years of my career” and he was still playing music too, performing around the world but for relaxation he was selling antiques in Sheffield. Image often champions promising local musicians and The Mosborough Music Festival has been a summer highlight since it began in 2010. Image has had a long and harmonious relationship with Crystal Peaks, producing shopping guides at important times of the year such as Valentine’s and Christmas. Crystal Peaks celebrated its 25-year anniversary with us in 2013, and in 2014 we featured the centre’s famous bees who have set up home on the roof. Our reporter met the couple who take care of the hundreds of thousands of honey makers buzzing around the roof of one of Imageland’s biggest landmarks.
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ROCK ON Festival fashions HOME TRENDS Bold new looks
“Image has had a long and harmonious relationship with Crystal Peaks, producing shopping guides at Valentine’s and Christmas.”
March 2003 Southside Southside launched in March 2003 and has been a household name in Chesterfield, Dronfield and surroundings areas since. In 2004 we focused on the historic Flagg Races, the UK’s only remaining horse race meeting to feature a cross-country race on natural hunting ground. The Chatsworth International Horse Trials are also a Southside regular and the world renowned equestrian event fills the magazine’s pages with previews of dressage, cross country races and show jumping each summer. Southside has featured some of the area’s most talented sportsmen before they’ve made the bigtime; in 2004 we featured 12-year-old golf whizz Scott Campbell who told us his dreams of one day becoming a professional. Today Scott has accomplished his dream and travels the world playing the sport he loves. Chesterfield FC’s star striker Jack Lester was interviewed ahead of his team’s 2-0 victory over Swindon at Wembley in 2012. Chesterfield won the Johnstone’s Paint Trophy that year. Southside featured the Spireites later on in 2012 but this time it was because their home ground was being taken over by the rocket man himself, Elton John. The megastar played to a sell-out crowd at the then B2net stadium in his first and only gig in Chesterfield to date.
March 2013 Pulse
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Pulse was launched in 2013 and went straight to the heart of the Chapeltown and Ecclesfield community, where it has remained ever since. In its first issue Pulse featured the Chapeltown Forum. The official aim of the group was to champion the needs of the Chapeltown area and in talking about the group in the magazine, Pulse supported and promoted a great community cause, setting a trend that has continued through the magazine to the present. Later in 2013 the magazine featured the Grenoside Reading
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Room, and spoke to the group of volunteers who took the building on when it was handed to the community. They transformed it into a heritage centre which has grown to become a hub of the community today. In 2015 Pulse met the volunteers who saved Eccesfield Library and managed to protect the library’s future after the council were forced to make cuts to the service. Alongside charitable community causes and events, Pulse has featured some of the area’s most interesting characters, including: entrepreneurs, such as Nose Warmer inventor Sally
Steel-Jones who featured in 2013; creative types, such as the Capelle Floral Art Society in 2015 and treasure-hunting gold panner Peter Sampson, who featured in Pulse’s June issue. Pulse’s sports champions have not been overlooked. We spoke to Betty Codona, the lady responsible for putting women’s basketball on the map in 2014, in 2015 the spotlight was on four lady golfers from Sheffield and Barnsley who were taking on the Longest Day Golf Challenge for Macmillan Cancer Support.
MIND YOUR OWN BUSINESS Pulse profiles some of the region’s best companies
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THEN & NOW
Martin Edwards and John Murphy with the team move in to new offices in 1990... and still at the helm 30 years on
Then & Now
Hairdresser Paul Oates sent barbed Christmas ‘wishes’ in 1990 to the hotel that refused him entry without wearing a rather dodgy tie
RMC MEDIA AND FRIENDS THROUGH THE YEARS. Car of the future: David Barnes arrives in style in 1991 John Harrison told Westside what the smart modern man was wearing at his landmark fashion emporium in 1988... both he and his shop are still setting trends
Anthony Riddle of ELR advised readers on property trends in the 1980s
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Mike Marsh of PA Jewellery, dressed to impress in ’89 (inset) and with wife Pam at RMC’s 25th birthday party in 2011
Mike & Kay Blundell Time to play: taking to the cricket field to celebrate Westside’s 50 issues not out Celebration: RMC Media staff celebrated 30 years in business with a 1980sinspired fancy dress party at West 10
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SHOUTING ABOUT SHEFFIELD KEEP UP-TO-DATE WITH WHAT’S HAPPENING IN THE CITY WITH RMC MEDIA’S NEW LIFESTYLE WEBSITE.
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WWW.SHEFFIELDVIBE.CO.UK ‘Shouting about Sheffield’ is the tagline of RMC Media’s brand new lifestyle website, VIBE. Updated daily, and with a strong presence on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram, VIBE offers an up-to-theminute picture of life in the heart of the city. From interviews with the people behind the events, exhibitions, festivals and businesses that make the city tick to event previews to restaurant reviews – and lots more – it is the go-to website for the people of Sheffield to find out what’s happening on their doorstep. The site revolves around three key areas. ‘Food & Drink’ features everything from new restaurant and bar openings to restaurant reviews and trends. ‘Watch, Listen, Do’ is the cultural and creative section, covering previews and reviews of all the great things to do in the city and beyond. ‘Movers & Makers’ profiles the people who make the city such a vibrant place to live, work and study. With guest bloggers and local contributors on board, we have also opened up the portal to others, providing a platform for the city’s creative talent to shout about their passions and skills. With nine monthly lifestyle magazines, special publications, a thriving book division, two hugely successful restaurant awards and sought-after competitions already under our belt – not to mention the dedicated team of staff bringing this all together – we are in the best possible position to deliver something we think Sheffield really needs. @VIBE_Sheffield We also welcome ideas and inspirations from across the city. If there’s something you think VIBE should be covering, let our digital editor Stephanie Burns know on facebook.com/VIBE-Sheffield stephanie.burns@rmcmedia.co.uk. In the meantime, check out the new site and let us know what you think by Instagram.com/vibesheffield tweeting @VIBE_Sheffield or finding us on Facebook and Instagram.
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Chris Wilson with Jo Hercberg
Giving something back AS PART OF OUR 30TH CELEBRATIONS, STAFF AT RMC MEDIA WILL BE VOLUNTEERING THEIR SERVICES FOR MANY LOCAL GOOD CAUSES OVER THE COMING YEAR. THE FIRST TO STEP UP IS MANAGING EDITOR CHRIS WILSON. ere at RMC Media we’ve
tried to do our bit H always to make the world a better place, raising money for national and local good causes through cake sales, quizzes and charity days... and we will always continue to do so. But to celebrate our 30th year in business, we are also looking to do something a little different. This time, rather than shaking the charity tin and asking others to contribute, we’ll be getting stuck in and making our own practical contribution to the many good local causes that are close to our hearts. 30 Happy Returns is RMC Media’s modest way of putting something back into our community. As individuals and collectively, we will be going out and about over the next year, doing anything from litter picking to volunteering in animal shelters. We’ll return to this story regularly over the coming months and you can see how we get on, both in the magazines and on our website. You may spot us out and about in the community – we’ll be wearing the rather snazzy t-shirts worn by managing editor Chris Wilson (see above). Meanwhile, to get the ball rolling, Chris spent some time volunteering at a new cafe that takes a unique approach to sourcing ingredients.
The Real Junk Food Project, Sheffield So how do I find myself wiping down tables and chopping vegetables in a café where people are invited to ‘pay what they feel’ for their meal? It starts with the fact that 15 million tonnes of food is ditched in the UK every year. That’s three wheelie bins of food per person, making us the most wasteful nation in the EU. Food for thought – especially when, like me, you are fortunate enough to have a job that involves quite a lot of eating out in rather nice restaurants across Yorkshire and North Derbyshire. I first became aware of The Real Junk Food Project, Sheffield last summer when a friend told me she had spent the day after Tramlines, a weekend music festival in Sheffield, helping out in a pop-up restaurant where the main ingredients consisted of food left over after the bands moved on and the fans went home. The food was not past its sell-by date or contaminated in any way, but after events like this, the simplest thing for the vendors was simply to dump it and move on to the next event. Most of it was destined to end up in a landfill site. A small band of volunteer chefs, kitchen hands, pot washers and general helpers was trying to do something about this. Diners could pay what they could afford, or what they thought the meal was worth. Those who believed in the cause and could afford it might decide to pay more; those with empty pockets could volunteer, washing dishes in return for food. It turned out this pop-up restaurant was far from a one-off but part of a movement that began when Leeds-born chef Adam Smith found himself working on a farm in Australia where he witnessed the vast scale of food waste, in
agriculture and the catering industry. He came home and set up a café in Armley, Leeds, in 2013. There are now 95 across the country, staffed by volunteers cooking food that would otherwise go to waste, donated by local businesses, supermarkets, catering events, local households, food banks, farms and wholesalers. The Real Junk Food Project, Sheffield is now a year old and has grown from pop-up events to having its own café, at Regather Works on Club Garden Road, very close to London Road’s bustling array of restaurants, pubs and shops. Project director Jo Hercberg spent a decade in the online travel industry before deciding to leave the corporate world and do something she really believed in. The café is staffed by volunteers whilst food comes from local businesses, supermarkets, catering events, local households, food banks, farms and wholesalers. “Hopefully there will be pay-as-you-feel cafés all over the country soon,” says Jo. “But if the message spreads, and people start to think and act more about food waste, there will come a time when they close down because they won’t be needed.” As for my own small contribution, a morning spent wiping down and setting tables, putting the chalk boards outside and making a salad to go with the lunchtime quiches that Jo had cooked the previous day, was rewarding, and fun too. The Real Junk Food Project, Sheffield’s café is at Regather Works (57-59 Club Garden Road, Sheffield, S11 8BU). Open Thursday and Friday, 11am-8pm and Sunday 11am-3pm. realjunkfoodsheffield.com
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Winner takes all IT’S A COMPETITION LIKE NO OTHER – TO CELEBRATE 30 YEARS RMC MEDIA IS GIVING AWAY 30 PRIZES. AND ONE PERSON WILL WALK AWAY WITH EVERYTHING. e launched Westside, our first magazine,
and competitions have been at W inthe1986 heart of all our publications ever
since. Over the years we have been able to give away luxury holidays, fine wines, concert tickets and many more fabulous prizes. This is different. In fact, this will be our most exciting competition yet. To celebrate our 30th year we have put together a fabulous package of 30 gifts, all generously contributed by some of the region’s finest businesses.
1. Raymond Weil watch Made from stainless steel with rose gold PVD plated detail, this simple and original timepiece is perfect for any occasion (choose from a lady’s or gent’s size, RRP £850). PA Jewellery, www.pajewellery.com.
4. Half case of prosecco The Austin’s Group has selected this Prosecco Spumante Brut, Azienda Abbazia, Piemonte Italy for its light silver colour, fresh aromas and bouncy, medium dry flavours (RRP £11 per bottle). www.theaustinsgroup.com
7. Cinema tickets for The Showroom, Sheffield Enjoy four trips to the cinema or take three family members/friends with you. Showroom & Workstation, www.showroomworkstation.org.uk.
10. Selection of RMC books Discover new recipes and expand your culinary knowledge with a selection of cookery books published by RMC Media.
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Our competition is available to readers of all our monthly printed titles – nine in total – and one very lucky winner will be collecting a sensational array of gifts including jewellery, hotel stays, holiday flights, fine wines, champagne and much more besides. The only way to be a part of this once-ina-lifetime competition is via RMC Media’s new website – www.rmcmedia.co.uk – so take a closer look at the amazing prizes on offer and enter online now.
How to enter: Enter our competition online at www.rmcmedia.co.uk. The closing date is Monday 31 October 2016. Question: What year was RMC’s first magazine, Westside launched? For full terms and conditions, visit our website.
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2. £50 voucher for gentlemen’s shoes Select a pair of gentlemen’s shoes from Charles Brooks including Loake, Barker and Tricker’s and get £50 off. Charles Brooks, 241 Fulwood Road, Broomhill, Sheffield, S10 3BA.
3. Hotel stay at Brocco on the Park, Sheffield Spend a blissful night in The Dovecote, Brocco on the Park’s penthouse room overlooking Endcliffe Park, Porter Brook and Hunters Bar. Enjoy an overnight stay for two with a glass of fizz on arrival. www.brocco.co.uk.
5. Luxury dining at Napoleons, Sheffield You and three friends can dine in style with a bottle of champagne for the table, a three-course meal, and a £5 betting chip each for the casino (redeemable at the Ecclesall Road or Owlerton branch). Napoleons, www.napoleons-casinos.co.uk.
6. 30 bottles of ale Enjoy 30 bottles of our refreshing Thirty Something celebration ale, lovingly brewed by Bradfield Brewery, www.bradfieldbrewery.com.
8. Race day experience Spend your race day for two in style with a glass of champagne on arrival, followed by a three-course lunch in The Old Weighing Room and a race day programme (dress code applies. Age 18+ only). Doncaster Racecourse, www.doncaster-racecourse.co.uk.
9. Dine, stay and breakfast at The Crown Hotel, Bawtry After a three-course dinner for two, you and your partner can enjoy a bottle of proseccco in your room and wake up to a full English breakfast the following day. The Crown Hotel, www.crownhotelbawtry.com.
11. Ray-Ban sunglasses Keep cool with these blueframed Ray-Ban sunglasses. Visit Bawtry Eye Academy at their new premises at 7 Dower House Square. www.bawtryeyeacademy.com.
12. Two flights to Guernsey Aurigny Air Services are pleased to offer two return flights to the beautiful island of Guernsey, well known for its stunning coastlines, wealth of outdoor activities and French culture. Leeds Bradford Airport, www.leedbradfordairport.co.uk.
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13. Tickets to a Sheffield Wednesday game Enjoy two tickets for a home game at Sheffield Wednesday Football Club, www.swfc.co.uk.
15. Chiminea Staying warm is easy and stylish with this Floral Chiminea (RRP £90). Ferndale Garden Centre, www.ferndalegardencentre.co.uk.
14. Set of pans This Schulte-Ufer four-pan set worth £130 is suitable for induction, gas, ceramic or electric hobs. Grid Thirteen, www.gridthirteen.co.uk.
16. Tickets to see Diversity See dance titans Diversity at Leeds First Direct Arena. You and three family members/friends will also have access to the Premier Lounge with a restaurant, bar and window overlooking the Arena plaza. First Direct Arena, www.firstdirectarena.com.
17. Triple activity package Experience 4x4 off-roading, clay pigeon shooting and quad-biking at Yorkshire Outdoors, www.yorkshire-outdoors.co.uk. 19. Silver daisy pendant A delightful daisy cut-out pendant with dot detailing. In polished silver with a silver chain, it is charming and easy to wear. Green+Benz. www.greenandbenz.com.
18. Domino luxury rug This brown Domino shag pile rug is made from quality polypropyline fibre, suitable for all areas of the home. Dronfield Carpets & Floors, www.dronfieldcarpets andfloors.co.uk.
20. £100 Sandersons gift card Have a shopping spree at Sandersons, a new boutique department store opening soon at Fox Valley. Sandersons, www.sandersonsdeptstore.co.uk.
21. Lunch and a shopping spree Enjoy lunch for two and a complimentary drink at Ponti’s Italian Kitchen, followed by a £100 shopping spree at Fox Valley, www.foxvalleysheffield.co.uk. Ponti’s Italian Kitchen, www.pontisitaliankitchen.co.uk, 24. ghd curve This soft curl tong gives you effortless waves. Selected by Posh FX, 46 Middlewood Road, Sheffield S6 4HA.
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23. Hair and shaving set Get that fresh-from-the-barbershop feeling with Savills’ selection of hair and shaving products. Savills, www.savillsbarbers.com. 26. 24-carat gold Balmain hairbrush Add some glamour to your hair care routine with this 24-carat gold hairbrush worth £129. The Vanilla Rooms, www.the-vanilla-rooms.com.
27. Family Feast Hamper The hamper includes five chicken breast fillets, five gammon steaks, five sirloin steaks, 2lb beef mince and 2lb diced beef worth £19.99. Underwood Meat Company, www.underwoodmeat.co.uk.
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28. Bailey of Sheffield CABLE bracelet Bailey of Sheffield has created the CABLE bracelet for men – jewellery manufactured to last a lifetime (prices from £179.99). Bailey of Sheffield, www.baileyofsheffield.com.
29. Bottle of champagne Selected by Mitchells Wine Merchants, this Montaudon Champagne has a distinctive flavour, a deep gold colour and a doughy and nutty aroma. www.mitchellswine.co.uk.
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Rural entertainment
Harrogate Showground’s new £11.5million exhibition hall will take centre stage at Yorkshire’s showcase of British farming and the countryside. There’ll be food, fashion, fun and much more. Words: Phoebe Seymour
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nimals have always been the main attraction of the Great Yorkshire Show (GYS), but there will also be plenty more events to keep even the most rural family entertained this summer. Taking place in Harrogate from Tuesday 12 to Thursday 14 July, GYS highlights the best of British farming and the countryside with thousands of animals in the competitive classes. International show jumping is always a thrilling experience as the crowd cheer on four riders from four nations to see who will
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win the most prestigious title of Ripon Select Foods Cock O’ the North. There will also be livestock and equine judging events to put the cattle and horses through their paces. This year, as well as being expected to attract an estimated 130,000 visitors, there will also be a record number of sheep – perfect for the GYS’s regular sheep shearing event. Other animal events include horse shoeing, a cattle parade and grouse shooting demonstrations in the Country Pursuits Area. There will also be a number of farming seminars taking place throughout the three days.
Organised by the Countryside Alliance and National Gamekeepers Organisation, A Year in the Life of a Grouse Moor is a new addition to the daily arena programme and will be presented by John Cavana of Patanavac Gundogs from near York. It will explain the management processes, flora and fauna and individuals involved in the upkeep of these unique habitats, how important they are to remote rural economies, and how their careful management benefits a host of other bird species, including curlew, lapwing, golden plover, merlin and ring ouzel.
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The programme will look at the life of grouse, from nesting to preparation for cooking, and will be shown twice daily at 11.30am and KEEP UP 4.30pm. TO DATE Check out our This year also new website: marks an exciting new www.rmc era for GYS, as it will media.co.uk be led by new show director Charles Mills. Charles has been involved with the Yorkshire Agricultural Society – the show’s governing body – for the last 16 years and has held a number of roles, including joint chief cattle steward and chair of the Tye Trophy judging panel. Combined with his experience as chair of the Yorkshire Food, Farming and Rural Network, and along with the help of the chief executive of the Yorkshire Agricultural Society, Nigel Pulling, Charles is well-placed to take over the reigns for 2016. The showground’s new £11.5million exhibition hall will make its debut as a food emporium and will feature everything from the benefits of home-grown vegetables through to inspirational cookery demonstrations. At the heart of the Hall will be the prestigious Great Yorkshire Cheese and Dairy Show which never fails to impress. Last there,” said Charles. “Food production is at year saw a total of 788 entries across the the heart of every farmer’s business and so it classes for butter, yoghurt, liquid milk, ice is entirely appropriate that our new hall is cream and cheese. used to highlight food provenance.” For the first time there is a section for The Great Yorkshire Fashion Show is organic products – cheese, butter, yoghurt another event to return to the GYS. It and milk, and a new class for cheese makers started life more than four decades ago as a for those whose business is less than five way to showcase British wool and since then, years old. The highlight is always the Supreme has grown in size and popularity, attracting Championships awarded for both cheese and more than 6,000 visitors. dairy products. Cordings of Piccadilly is one of the big “Our new exhibition hall will be names on the catwalk for 2016. Showcasing transformational for the Great Yorkshire its autumn/winter men’s and women’s wear Show, providing a superb setting for our food collections, Cordings has been part of exhibition in keeping with the excellence of England’s clothing heritage since 1839. The the many stands and businesses featured brand is part-owned by legendary musician Eric Clapton and offers an understated British style, combining elegance and practicality. WHO WILL COME OUT ON TOP? Anticipation will be high for the livestock Huddersfield designer Kevan Jon’s and equine judging events glamorous evening wear is sure to be another highlight of the catwalk shows, whilst Keighley-based tailors Brook Taverner are also taking centre-stage with their limited edition Great Yorkshire tweed jackets and specially-commissioned three-piece suit. The fashion show is also a great platform for a number of school, college and university students. The fashion shows are organised by Morton Gledhill – The Fashion Team and will take place four times daily in the Skipton
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“Food production is at the heart of every farmer’s business and so it is entirely appropriate that our new hall is used to highlight food provenance.” – New show director, Charles Mills
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Building Society Fashion Pavilion. Elsewhere, attractions include more than 1,300 stands with everything from jacuzzis to combine harvesters on display. Families are sure to be amazed by the Robotic Milking Demonstration and the Bolddog Lings Motorcycle Display Team, whilst the Discovery Zone hosts plenty of activities for children and the Great British Pole Climbing Championships will keep competitive members of the family busy. To top things off, they’ll be an opportunity to peruse and purchase gifts in Hall 2 or to simply sit back, relax and soak up the atmosphere whilst enjoying some music from the President’s Lawn Bandstand. “We are a traditional agricultural show, but we try hard to make it interesting for people who aren’t in the industry too,” said Nigel. “We want to be informative and educational, whilst entertaining our visitors. We want people to appreciate the work in the countryside. “People should come to see the best cattle and fashion, and to eat as much food as they can contemplate. The GYS has the best of what farming has to offer.” So whether you are involved in farming or are simply looking for a great day out for all the family, which supports your local farming industry, the Great Yorkshire Show has it all. ¯
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Bringing new ideas
New Show director Charles Mills is hoping to see fresh faces walk through the gates of Harrogate Showground between 12 and 14 July.
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odelling is not a career Charles Mills has ever considered. He grew up on the family farm, near York, where his childhood summers would include a trip to the Great Yorkshire Show with his parents. As he grew up he became involved in the show himself, taking on a number of roles over the years until being appointed as Show Director in 2015. A job which, on top of heading up one of the country’s premier agricultural shows, requires Charles to showcase the latest in great Yorkshire fashion. He has been amongst the first to try on a
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Great Yorkshire tweed jacket, of which 300 have been specially commissioned for the show, each with ‘Yorkshire Born and Bred’ woven under the collar and a white rose on the lapel pin. “It was a great honour to be one of the first to model these jackets,” said Charles, who is getting ready for his first Great Yorkshire Show as director. The jackets are a result of a unique collaboration between five great Yorkshire institutions: the Yorkshire Agricultural Society, Brook Taverner, Abraham Moon and familyowned retailers Clarksons of York and Eric Spencer of Ilkley.
Despite a history in the agriculture side of the Great Yorkshire Show, Charles is looking forward to the fashion show, which will see budding designers showcase their work alongside big fashion brands, and welcome a more diverse range of visitors to the show. He said: “It’s quite exciting, we have some wonderful local students showcasing their work.” Students from colleges and universities in Yorkshire will be showcasing their latest designs at the show, and some will be selling their designs to raise money for St Leonard’s Hospice, a York based charity.
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Food will form a big part of this year’s show and will feature cooking demonstrations from the likes of Rosemary Shrager (right below)
Getting young people involved in the Great Yorkshire Show has been a big part of Charles’ first year as Director, and he hopes to see fresh faces walking through the gates between 12 and 14 July. He said: “We need to keep reinventing and bringing in new ideas. The industry requires new people to come into it, and they need to come to the show.” And setting the bar high for new ideas is Charles himself, who has been working hard to bring new attractions to the show since the gates closed on last year’s show. He said: “Preparations started as soon as we finished last year’s show and this year there are going to be so many different things for people to go to. Hopefully I have brought some fresh ideas in.” It’s all part of Charles’ plan to get new, younger visitors from within the farming industry and all other walks of life through the gates of the Great Yorkshire Show. One of the biggest attractions this year will be the food emporium, in the brand new £11.5million Hall 1, which is more than double the size of the previous venue. At the heart of the hall will be The Great Yorkshire Cheese and Dairy Show, and cooking demonstrations from chefs including Rosemary Shrager will take place within the Great Yorkshire Cookery Theatre. There will also be hundreds of local products available for visitors to buy. Charles said: “It is in a much better, controlled environment now and the hall is bigger than previous years, making room for the great local produce. I love that local products are supported, and this year we have a much bigger choice.” Charles has previously worked as the
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joint chief cattle steward at the show and has a keen interest in the agricultural industry, he wants to bring the most exciting innovations to Harrogate so people not involved in the industry can learn about farming in the modern age. He said: “On the President’s Lawn we will have two brand new combine harvesters and an old thrashing machine, it will showcase to the public how farming used to be done and how it is now.” For the first time there will be a live Lely Robotic Milking Demonstration at the show, an exclusive for British agriculture shows. A purpose-built dairy unit has been built on the showground in preparation for the demonstrations, and 40 cows are travelling from a farm near Leeds to be milked at the event. “The public can watch the cows being milked by themselves,” said Charles. “They have been conditioned to walk in themselves when they are ready to be milked, it is a fascinating thing to watch.”
The robotic milking system recognises each cow giving them access to the robot 24/7 so they are milked when they choose. Over 200 pieces of data are taken each time, it is then presented to the farmer and enable them to supply each cow with all her needs for optimal health, milk production and well-being. Cows will take centre stage again at the Great Yorkshire Show when they enter the clipping area before the show, which will mean the public get to watch them getting a pre-show haircut. The new dairy features are part of Charles’ plan to encourage dairy farmers to visit the Great Yorkshire Show. “We have definitely got more dairy cattle this year, it’s been important to me to encourage involvement from dairy farmers,” said Charles. “We’ve had a magnificent response and I would like to thank all the dairy farmers for getting involved, I am extra pleased that they are coming.” As well as dairy farmers, Charles wants to encourage children and families who aren’t involved in the agriculture industry to visit the Great Yorkshire Show and learn about the countryside. “In our discovery zone we have information all about the countryside and all things related to the countryside. It is something everybody should look at to learn about new ideas.” ¯
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And it’s not just on the show days that local children can learn about agriculture, Charles said: “It’s not only on show days we are busy, we recently had 6,000 kids come to the show ground to participate in countryside workshops to learn about where their food comes from.The Great Yorkshire Show is not just a three day event.” The public will also get the opportunity to get up close and personal with some pigs at the show, with guided tours of their pig barn being led by two young farmers from Future Farmers of Yorkshire, a group which aims to improve knowledge transfer with a
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social, but informative, group for younger farmers. The group is close to Charles’ heart and plays an important role in his vision of the future for the show, which has 15 new stewards this year. “We need new ideas and new blood. Fresh ideas keep the show current and keep it moving forward,” said the director. With the show around the corner it seems Charles’ plan to create an exciting, innovative Great Yorkshire Show to attract visitors from within the industry, and those who want to learn more about farming, is coming together. He said: “For some people the show is a social gathering, they meet with people here that they only see once a year, for others it’s a great chance to come and learn about the industry.” “The whole show is going to be brilliant. I have worked incredibly hard with a lot of incredible people helping me, I am very proud of them. I would like everyone to come and see what we are doing at the Great Yorkshire Show.”
Great Yorkshire Show Tuesday 12 to Thursday 14 July 2016 Great Yorkshire Showground, Harrogate, HG2 8NZ. Tel: 01423 541000 www.greatyorkshireshow.co.uk
Tickets Adult: £23 Child: £10 (Five years to 18, under fives are free) Family: £56 (Two adults and three children)
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Claypit Lane, South Milford, Ledsham, Leeds, LS25 5LP Tel: 01977 683135 www.thechequersinn.com Open Monday to Saturday 11am – 11pm (Food 12pm – 9.15pm) Sunday 12pm – 6pm (Food 12pm – 5pm)
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Eat out. Enjoy Dine out in the best alfresco dining areas the region has to offer. By Fiona Barber.
San Carlo’s Flying Pizza 60 Street Lane, Roundhay Tel: 0113 266 6501 The best in alfresco dining in the region can be found at the Italian family-owned iconic Flying Pizza restaurant on Street Lane in Roundhay. Part of the multi-award-winning San Carlo Group, Flying Pizza is renowned for great, authentic Italian food an electric atmosphere and enjoys a loyal following of discerning diners. Dining alfresco at Flying Pizza is an indulgent experience, perfect for celebrations or intimate lunches; outside diners will find an individually designed space incorporating contemporary fresh colours, sumptuous Miami-style seating and thick white table cloths. Choose from an extensive seasonal menu and expertly constructed wine list. From a perfectly cooked bowl of pasta and bottle of wine to the finest lobster and Champagne, the menu offers the perfect choice for any occasion. Booking is recommended.
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Carlton Towers Carlton, North Yorkshire, DN14 9LZ Tel: 01405 861662 Carlton Towers – Yorkshire’s best kept secret – is the family home of Lord and Lady Gerald Fitzalan-Howard, who have been hosting in excellence for over 30 years. They believe in sourcing as much produce as possible from the estate for weddings and events. The Carlton pork, Carlton grazed beef, and fresh eggs cooked to order for breakfast from their flock of hens are just a few highlights. The Carlton pork hog roasts have proved to be an especially popular addition to their wedding evening buffet offerings. The house provides the most beautiful dramatic backdrop for guests to mingle on the manicured lawn and enjoy stunning views over the parkland and, for those in search of a taste of Cuba, The Havana Club is the perfect place to enjoy a cigar under heated lamps while relaxing on elegant rattan furniture. The annual summer ball is always a highlight and, in addition, this year, Carlton Towers are hosting the world curry festival in September. As well as offering a large selection of wines, champagne, sparking wines, prosecco and Pimms, they have also planted their own vines in the former Victorian walled garden and hope to offer their own sparkling wine in a few years too.
The Brasserie at The Devonshire Arms Hotel and Spa Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 6AJ Tel: 01756 718111 With wooden tables, outdoor heaters, parasols and uninterrupted views over the Dales, the new outdoor terrace at The Brasserie is a beautiful spot to while away an afternoon or evening with your favourite people. During the summer months their most popular dishes include freshly caught fish and seafood, straight from the East Coast, sharing plates with Dales-sourced cheeses and Lishman’s pork pie. The Whitby crab cocktail for starters, offers something fresh, light and delicate, and another particular favourite is the fish and chips, which are as good as any you will enjoy in Yorkshire... even from the coast. Toast the day with a nice chilled glass of sparkling English rosé or, if you enjoy beer, try the locally-brewed Copper Dragon Golden Pippin. Make sure to check their website to keep up to date with their programme of regular foodie events. For online bookings for The Brasserie see www.thedevonshirearms.co.uk or call The Devonshire Arms Hotel and Spa on 01756 718111.
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The Stables Pub
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Weetwood Hall Hotel, Otley Road, Leeds, LS16 5PS Tel: 0113 230 6000
Victoria Mill, Sovereign Street, Leeds, LS1 4BJ Tel: 0113 220 6060
The Stables looks out onto Weetwood Hall’s 15th century tranquil cobbled courtyard and hosts a well-manicured garden, where games such as Giant Jenga and Connect 4 can be played. They use Yorkshire produce to create traditional pub style food with a modern twist and often host barbeques throughout the summer months. Relax in their spacious dog and family friendly indoor and outdoor areas, and enjoy a platter of cured meats or the ploughman’s platter along with an ice-cold glass of Pimms.
The Chequers Inn Ledsham Claypit Lane, South Milford, Ledsham, Leeds, LS25 5LP Tel: 01977 683135 Set in the beautiful village of Ledsham, The Chequers is surrounded by the beautiful outdoors. This tranquil setting makes it an ideal venue to sit outside amongst plants and trees and relax with good food and conversation. They use only the freshest seasonal produce, which is locally sourced and sets the tone for the amazing menu which changes weekly. On their summer menu expect the freshest fish such as swordfish or hake with a mouth-watering chicken, chorizo and bacon salad to start, all savoured with a glass of bubbly, Pimms or a nice cold beer. They hold regular events and the Chequers is also the perfect venue for wedding receptions, christenings and birthdays.
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With a beautiful large terrace overlooking the River Aire, Brasserie Blanc is an idyllic venue to enjoy stunning French cuisine. Savour a glass or two of French sparkling Mousseaux Rose in the sunshine and try out the crispy goat’s cheese parcel with pea and broad bean salad with a tomato and chilli dressing to start, followed by the seared Shetland Isles salmon fillet, picked vegetables, dill and creme fraiche with French fries. As well as a delicious and varied menu, the brasserie also offer barbecues on request for private events. Keep an eye out for Brasserie Blanc at the annual Waterfront Festival in Leeds, where they serve real ales, cakes, have French games, French cars on show, and craft and art stalls.
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Crab Manor Hotel and Crab and Lobster Restaurant Dishforth Road, Asenby, Nr Thirsk,YO7 3QL Tel: 01845 577286 If you’re serious about food, a trip to the highly acclaimed Crab and Lobster Restaurant is a must. This beautiful thatched restaurant specialises in exquisite seafood but it by no means caters only to fish-lovers. Delicious summer dishes include the goat’s cheese tart served with red onion confit and dijon and honey ice cream and a roast garlic buttered lobster served with queenie scallops, king prawns, green salad and chips – enjoy on the large patio area with a zesty Bin 9 Mount Holdsworth Sauvignon Blanc, New Zealand.
Rudding Lane, Follifoot, Harrogate, HG3 1JH Tel: 01423 844822
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The Clocktower Restaurant serves modern British food taking inspiration from local producers, products and suppliers within a 75mile radius. There is a variety of alfresco dining options including the Clocktower, with its large southfacing terrace with views over the gardens, perfect for lunch, afternoon tea or dinner, or a refreshing glass of champagne or Pimms. The Rudding Park Kitchen Garden is at its best during the summer and guests can experience a tour followed by afternoon tea in the Breeze House (available Thursday afternoons until the end of September at £39.50 per person. Pre-booking is required). Rudding Park has also launched the Horto Pop Up restaurant for a season of unforgettable dining experiences and, while you dine inside its terrace with panoramic views of the golf course, you can experience the tastes of summer with a whole host of ingredients from the Kitchen Garden.
With a suntrap terrace featuring canopied tables surrounded by planters, Lavanta is the perfect place for outdoor dining.This haven of Mediterranean cuisine offers an excellent menu of Mediterranean and European dishes including meze sharing platters, ideal for al fresco lunches, evening dining and parties. One of their most popular summer dishes is the fresh grilled fish and shellfish, with grilled mixed peppers, sundried tomatoes, olive paste and a Lebanese cream cheese called Labneh – perfect to enjoy with a lovely chilled glass of Pinot Grigio Rose. Keep an eye on their website www.lavantarestaurant.co.uk and on Facebook: Lavanta Meze Bar and Grill for their upcoming summer-themed food events.
269 Otley Road,West Park, Leeds, LS16 5LN Tel: 0113 274 5525
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Box of delights
A change of tack has brought true French flavour to Boston Spa.
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s the Tour de Yorkshire and the Yorkshire terrier French bulldog cross has proven, Yorkshire-French combinations make a surprisingly good match and Le Box Bistro is no exception. Based in the picturesque Georgian village of Boston Spa, just outside Wetherby, Le Box Bistro serves fabulous French-inspired food using the finest fresh Yorkshire ingredients. It was still daylight when my partner and I arrived on a summer’s evening, but the candlelit tables were just as cosy. From the carefully laid out cutlery, to the old fashioned apothecary drawers mounted on the walls, it’s the little details that make the dining experience at Le Box so special. Our accommodating host and manager Gildas Blin explained that these box-like wooden drawers are original sets hinting at the building’s previous life as a chemist shop, hence the name. Previously named The Spice Box, the French restaurant reopened under the more fitting title of Le Box Bistro in January 2014. It is still a completely French menu, but with fewer frills and more modest price tags to match. I started with the Croquettes de Saumon, gorgeously light and fluffy salmon chilli and lime fishcakes in a crispy coating, on a bed of sweet caramelised onions and topped with a dollop of cool tartare sauce. A good homemade soup is a good indicator of a chef’s overall ability, and my partner was certainly pleased with his tomato and herb Soupe de Jour with its sweet
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flavour and undertones of basil. For mains, I was enraptured by my Poulet à I’Occitane – a juicy chicken breast filled with aromatic sage leaves, coated in lemon oil and garlic and wrapped in salty Bayonne ham. Served on a bed of Parmentier potatoes with roasted tomatoes and griddled asparagus, every mouthful revealed delicious new flavours. Meanwhile, my partner was quickly making his way through his Filet de Boeuf – a medium cooked Yorkshire fillet steak served with peppercorn sauce and chunky chips. I managed to try a piece before it disappeared off his plate and found it was cooked to perfection – juicy and pink in the middle and relatively well-done on the outside. Our mains were accompanied by crisp green beans topped with shallot and basil butter – like I said before; it’s all about the finer details. All of Le Box’s desserts are made inhouse, whilst their ice creams are sourced from a local dairy farm in the Yorkshire Dales. I sampled three of the flavours the farm has to offer with scoops of vanilla, rum and raisin, and maple and walnut, whilst my partner was smiling from ear to ear as he dived into his Rudgate Chocolate Stout Sticky Toffee Pudding with butterscotch sauce and cinder toffee ice cream. You needn’t travel to France in search of the perfect dish. Le Box Bistro truly is a box of delights. Every dish is infused with the kind of unique and delicious flavours France is known for, whilst Gildas and his team provide the kind of warm and welcoming atmosphere Yorkshire people are known for. Bon appétit!
What we ate: Starters Soupe du Jour, tomato and herbs, £4.95 Croquettes de Saumon, £6.25 Mains Filet de Boeuf, £24.50 Poulet à I’Occitane, £16.95 Sides Green beans, £3 Desserts Rudgate Chocolate Stout Sticky Toffee Pudding, £5.75 Glaces et Sorbets, £4.25 Wines Le Grand Duc Reserve VermentinoGrenache, Pays d’Oc, 175ml glass, £4.75 Chardonnay Olivier Coste 2015, Pays d’Oc, 175ml glass, £5.75 Le Box Bistro 152 High Street, Boston Spa, LS23 6BW Tel: 01937 844644 www.leboxbistro.co.uk
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San Carlo and Flying Pizza – the true taste of Italy.
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reat Italian food celebrates and embraces the change in seasons. Just as we welcome the longer, warmer days, our award-winning Italian restaurants embrace the harvest of fresh, new seasonal produce flown in from the local markets in Milan. San Carlo strives to source and utilise only the finest Italian ingredients. To ensure the group maintains its exacting standards the management team and head chefs make regular trips to Italy, sourcing the best produce and researching local recipe ideas and methods. May is the month when food becomes spectacularly colourful; look out for the arrival of sweet, bright green peas bursting with flavour, aubergines, peppers and asparagus. Renowned for great, authentic Italian food, an electric atmosphere and a cult celebrity following, the Italian family-owned San Carlo Group has two leading, individually designed destination restaurants in Yorkshire – San Carlo on South Parade in Leeds and San Carlo’s Flying Pizza at Roundhay. The
group also has restaurants in Manchester, Liverpool, Birmingham, Bristol, Leicester, Cicchetti and Signor Sassi in London and overseas in Kuwait, Bangkok and Qatar. An extensive seasonal menu and expertly constructed wine list provides the ideal choice for any occasion – from a perfectly cooked bowl of our own, freshly made pasta and bottle of wine to the finest lobster and Champagne, San Carlo delivers the true taste of Italy in sophisticated yet informal surroundings. At Flying Pizza, a stunning, individually designed outdoor terrace, incorporating contemporary fresh colours, sumptuous Miami style seating and thick white table cloths offers a wonderfully indulgent al fresco dining experience – the perfect place to welcome in summer.
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Open from noon until late seven days a week early booking is recommended, for reservations contact San Carlo Leeds 0113 246 1500 and San Carlo’s Flying Pizza: 0113 266 6501. Full details and locations can be found at www.sancarlo.co.uk
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Words: Chris Wilson
Picture of perfection
How times have changed. The Timble Inn is now far removed from its previous incarnation as a rough and ready local pub.
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friend with fond memories stretching back a few decades of hearty hikes in the Washburn Valley also recalls cosy postwalk lunches in a certain pub. “Do they still have outside loos?” she asked, on discovering that I planned to dine at the Timble Inn. “And can you still bring your own sandwiches?” When I next see her I will tell her the answers: no, and no. This is still fabulous, unspoiled walking country, close to the Swinsty and Feston reservoirs, but if you choose to refuel at the Timble Inn, expect something several notches above what apparently used to be a rough and ready local pub. There is still a lovely warm welcome with enough original wood and stone to give a cosy first impression, while nine luxury ensuite bedrooms make stopping over for a day or two an attractive option. But with Harrogate, Ilkley, Otley and Skipton all within a picturesque 20-minute drive, it’s not quite as isolated as it may first appear, and word is clearly out that this is a destination restaurant worth driving to; on a recent bustling Thursday evening there were only to be a couple of empty tables. And while new owner Mike Stainsby has only been at the helm for eight months, he inherited a key cornerstone to the Timble Inn’s recent popularity in head chef Georgina Welburn. Hearty pies and fish and chips may be the
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order of the day at lunchtime, but in the evening there is no doubt The Timble Inn is a full-on restaurant, with a menu full of classic gastro-pub touches and posh plates, cutlery and wine list to match. And as well as knowing her way around the kitchen, Georgina clearly believes in presenting a beautiful plate of food. Nothing is piled high here, this is high end cooking that looks as good as it tastes. We began with scallops, gorgeously caramelised and served with apple, black pudding and truffle foam, and gin-infused salmon which came with pickled cucumber, wasabi and fennel. With delicious freshly baked bread rolls and soft, salty butter this was a more than promising start to the evening. For mains, I stayed with seafood and a plate of monkfish served with potato croquettes, avocado and king prawns. With a sprinkling of edible flowers to complete a dazzling picture, in which generous slices of thick, snow white and juicy monkfish dominated, I was very impressed. My companion’s main course was a trio of lamb (loin, belly, shoulder) with smoked violets, turnips and jus. Star of this formidable show was the slow-roasted shoulder, immaculately tender and spiked with fried capers, while the miniature whole turnips were bursting with flavour. A pre-dessert palate cleanser of mango sorbet, biscuit crumbs, fruit jelly and micro mint showed those plating skills to their full
glory once again and paved the way for a couple of showstopping desserts – warm stem ginger treacle tart with liquorice icecream and a classic sticky toffee pudding, simultaneously light and rich, with stout icecream and honeycomb. I think it’s time for my friend, long departed from the region, to revisit those hiking trails of her youth. She’ll find The Timble Inn much changed and definitely thriving.
What we ate: Starters Scallops, £10.95 Gin infused salmon, £11.95 Mains Monkfish, £19.95 Trio of lamb (loin, belly shoulder), £23.95 Sides Hand cut chips, £3.50 Desserts Warm stem ginger treacle tart, £8.50 Sticky toffee pudding, £6.95 Drinks Picpoul de Pinet (two glasses), £12 Sauvignon blanc (one glass), £7 Timble Inn North Lane, Timble, North Yorkshire, LS21 2NN Tel: 01943 880530 www.thetimbleinn.co.uk
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Classic cooking
Words: Fiona Barber
It’s a venue filled with character but how does Brasserie Blanc measure up in the food stakes?
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What we ate: Starters Bread and olives, £3.50 Chilli and ginger squid, £7.40 Stuffed tomato with prawns and crayfish salad, £9.95 Mains Piemontaise chicken salad, £14.50 Seared Cornish King, £19.90 Dessert Pistaccio soufflé £6.50 Baked tarte au citron £5.50 Drinks Bottle of Chateau Du Seuil, £25 Brasserie Blanc Victoria Mill, Sovereign Street, Leeds LS1 4BJ Tel: 0113 220 6060 www.brasserieblanc.com
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here’s no denying Leeds has stylish restaurants in abundance, but few boast a canal-side location and top-class fabulous French cuisine quite like Brasserie Blanc. Since a renovation last September, the brasserie has transformed into an informal, elegant venue featuring exposed brick, rustic wooden tables and a larger bar area. The converted Victorian mill has a stunning outside seating area, perfect for dining alfresco overlooking the water on fine days. On our visit one Saturday lunchtime the weather, sadly, was not on our side, so we took an inside window seat to enjoy the view instead. Open every day for breakfast right through to dinner and everything in between, this authentic French brasserie caters to many tastes and appetites with an excellent variety of seasonal dishes. From the al la carte menu my companion chose the chilli and ginger squid accompanied by coriander, roquette, grilled courgette, and aubergine. A beautiful smoked paprika and red pepper dressing added a delicious finishing touch and another dimension to this all-round excellent dish. I enjoyed the stuffed tomato with prawns and crayfish from the specials menu, which came beautifully presented and served with a fragrant pesto dressing – an ideal fresh summer starter. For mains, my Piémontaise chicken salad arrived with tender sliced chicken breast arranged on a bed of peppery roquette, crisp baby gem lettuce, and topped with indulgent
grana cheese, black olives, and a creamy caper and anchovy dressing. Packed with flavour and plenty of crunch, this was the perfect light-buttasty dish. Across the table my partner was delighted with her seared Cornish king scallops, which came accompanied by a side of prawn and spring onion crushed new potatoes and an indulgent buttery citrus dressing. We enjoyed our feast with a bottle of Chateau Du Seuil, from an organic independent grower, recommended by assistant manager Steph Jobson and it’s clear she knows her grapes. Crisp, lemony, with a distinct smoky flavour it complemented both of our mains beautifully. If wine’s not your tipple though, the brasserie also offers an excellent range of beers, including many of which are locally sourced. On to dessert and – for me – the real highlight; pistachio soufflé with chocolate ice cream. Light and a fluffy – like a cloud that melted in my mouth – with an alluring green hue, despite the sizeable portion, I was disappointed when it came to an end. My companion’s baked lemon tart was everything you could want from a tart and more: crisp buttery pastry, lots of zingy filling and a crisp caramel topping. Every last bit was readily savoured. As well an impressive menu, Brasserie Blanc also offers an excellent cocktail menu. Their current offer is £5 cocktails 5-8pm Thursday and all day Sunday and, on Thursdays customers can enjoy live funk and soul music. For classic French cuisine in a venue filled with character, look no further than Brasserie Blanc at Victoria Mill.
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Kerala Restaurant is where you will find the culinary art of cooking Kerala cuisine at its best. Kerala, the land also known as Gods own country, has a history of more than 2000 years of culinary art; a blend of indigenous and foreign dishes adopted to the local taste. Kerala cuisine is split into Travancore and Northern Malabar, vegetarian and non-vegetarian including seafood. In addition to historical diversity, cultural influence of Hindus, Muslims and Christian have contributed towards the unique dishes in Kerala cuisine. The availability of indigenously cultivated spices and herbs such as cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, green and red peppers, cloves, garlic,
cumin seeds, coriander, turmeric, mint, fenugreek, cashew nuts, etc have played a great role in formulating Kerala’s unique cuisine. Coconut, plantain, various unique fruits and vegetables, tamarind, lime, kodampuli (garcinia cambogia) which is available in Kerala, have their own special role in formulating regional dishes. In Kerala Restaurant, we bring to you a taste from the Travancore and Malabar region. You will be able to find a blend of vegetarian and nonvegetarian dishes, mild, medium and for the adventurous spicy! We started trading in Shipley near Bradford, UK in 2011; the first Southern Indian restaurant inYorkshire. We also cater for special diet requirements such as gluten free, vegan, and we use much less oil so you can enjoy healthy curry with no compromise in taste.
2 Eastgate, The Headrow, Leeds LS2 7JL Tel: 0113 2340033 www.kerala-restaurant.com email: keralarestaurantleeds@gmail.com
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BRASSERIE RESTAURANT Located in the charming historic town of Wetherby on the banks of the River Wharfe, is where you will find the latest Bengal Brasserie. Boasting pleasant and contemporary air-conditioned surroundings, a fully licenced bar and easy car parking, the restaurant is ideal for couples, families and larger parties alike. As you would expect, the award winning menu offers a wide range of traditional and speciality Bengali dishes, and has a wide vegetarian selection. The Bengal Brasserie at Wetherby is an ideal evening out for everyone.
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The Boar's Head is a beautiful old Coaching Inn. It is part of the Ripley Castle Estate and one of the Great Inns of Britain. Visitors can enjoy a relaxed atmosphere in luxurious and historic surroundings. Our Bedrooms are individually decorated and the Bistro and Brasserie serve excellent cuisine in lovely surroundings to both residents and non-residents. The Boar’s Head | Ripley | Harrogate | 01423 770152 | www.boarsheadripley.co.uk The Boar’s Head at Ripley Castle |
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Whether you’re having a birthday party, christening, children’s party, Bar Mitzvah or special wedding anniversary The Engine Shed is the perfect venue.
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Join us and enjoy mouth-watering dishes prepared using only the finest Yorkshire ingredients in the comfort and intimate atmosphere of our inviting Leeds pub, The stables. Converted from the original stable of our 17th Century Manor House in the original cobbled courtyard, the Stables Pub is brimming with character and charm. With Sky Sports and BT Sport, you can even watch all the live games and sports events from the cosy confines of our popular and homely pub. benefit of a built in BBQ for those wishing for a more eetwood is planning to extend its range of al informal event. fresco dining options by the beginning of The Convive menu will complement the benefits of spring 2017. A new 120 seat restaurant named fresh air by offering a Mediterranean influenced choice Convive is to be developed that will see a new of dishes that have long been dining area created in its existing recognised as having significant Coming soon… Italian garden that will allow a full health benefits. Convive will be service meal experience to be marketed and promoted in its delivered in the open air or own right with its own identity alternatively in a wind shielded and not as part of a hotel with fun area with a retractable roof. The and family at its heart. open area will also have the
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LEFT: Bring the seaside to your living room with this shell cushion by Baines & Fricker. £45 from www.in-spaces.com
Beside the seaside
ABOVE: These three charming pastel beach hut hooks would be a great addition to a coastal themed bathroom. £13.95 from www.coastalhome.co.uk.
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Bring beachcomber chic into your home with nautical stripes and driftwood accessories.
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ou don’t have to be beside the seaside to get into the spirit of summer. Introducing these beachthemed items to your décor will give you all the inspiration you need. Nautical blue and white stripes are
bang on trend, whilst sea greens and washed-out blues will give your home a feeling of serenity. Distressed planks and driftwood conjure up boardwalks and beach bars so are fitting in the kitchen, whilst shell, fish and beach hut motifs look especially at home in the bathroom. This month is also the time to transform your garden for sunbathing and alfresco dining with traditional deck chairs and gorgeous garden furniture. All that’s missing now is the sea and the sunshine. This beach hut-inspired cabinet would make an excellent storage unit for the bathroom. £125 from www.thewhitelighthousefurniture.co.uk
When the sun goes down, keep cosy with this sea green windmill throw. £58 from www.thebritishblanketcompany.com
This traditional blue,-red-andwhite striped deckchair, with four seating positions is a beach and garden essential. £79 from www.urbanara.co.uk
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LEFT: Whether you’re at home, travelling or hitting the beach, this lightweight microfibre travel towel is a must this summer. Available in a range of colours. £14.99 from www.dockandbay.co.uk
RIGHT: It’s always summer time with this At The Beach wall clock. £9.95 from www.livelaughlove.co.uk
This Nordic Sea pasta dish by Broste is perfect for alfresco dining. £17.95 from www.rigbyandmac.com
These fish vases will freshen up any room. Small £18, large £33 from www.tch.net
This Umbra OH chair in surf blue is both stylish and UV resistant so can be used indoors or out. £50 from www.black-by-design.co.uk
Get the beach bar look with these upcycled side tables made from driftwood. £106.05 from en.dawanda.com
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NS Interiors
Live well. Buy well Buywell Interiors make creating your new kitchen or bedroom as stress-free as possible.
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ome of us are avid cooks, whilst others enjoy nothing more than entertaining guests. Whatever you are looking for in a kitchen, there is one to suit you at Buywell Interiors. Whether you’d like your dream kitchen to be ultra-modern with a gloss finish or more traditional with a painted finish, the showroom at Thorp Arch is brimming with inspiration. Buywell is an independent, family-run business specialising in fitted kitchens and bedrooms. Owners Michelle and Simon Procter both put customer service and satisfaction at the top of their priority list and are always on hand to guide you through all your options without any hard sell tactics. Buywell Interiors make creating your new kitchen or bedroom as stress-free as possible by providing a fully project-managed service including 3D planning by Simon and a comprehensive site survey. Quality products are nothing without a high-quality installation, which is why Buywell offer a complete installation package including all plumbing, electrical and building work using only the most trusted, expert fitters. Equally, no job is too small. So whether you just want to refresh your kitchen with new door handles or do a complete remodel, the Buywell team are always happy to help. The majority of their products are sourced from top British suppliers such as Crown, English Rose and Gallery.They are also an Elite Bosch dealer so you can rest assured you will be provided with some of the best and most
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award-winning appliances in the business. Buywell have plenty of clever storage solutions including wing drawers and pull-out units, which allow easy access and make unsightly clutter a thing of the past. This clutter-free theme is extended to their range of fully-bespoke fitted bedroom furniture. There are plenty of colours and styles to choose from and because everything is made to measure, it doesn’t matter whether your bedroom is big, small or awkwardly shaped. Buywell Interiors can create a room to suit all your dream style and storage requirements. And to guarantee you get the perfect night’s sleep in your new dream bedroom,
Buywell are retailers of the Dormeo Octaspring mattress – a revolutionary mattress with eight-sided memory foam springs which provide support, ventilation and supreme comfort whilst you sleep. As an independent business established over ten years ago, Michelle and Simon offer, not only quality British products, but a warm, friendly and down-to-earth service. Visit their showroom today and take the first step to creating the kitchen or bedroom of your dreams. Live well. Buy well. Buywell Interiors Thorp Arch Retail Estate, LS23 7FE Tel: 01937 844288 www.buywellinteriors.co.uk
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If you’re looking to update your home, take advantage of interiors specialist Anna Morgan’s summer sale.
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ummer is the ideal time to update your home and if the thought of trying to choose the perfect sofa, paint colour, curtains and flooring fills you with dread, then you definitely need to take a trip to the Anna Morgan showroom in Ilkley. “At this time of year many of our clients are choosing to move or improve their
homes,” says Emma Bell, chief designer. “Either way, we understand that trying to create a new ‘look’ for yourself and your home can be quite a daunting experience. Many people just simply don’t know where or how to start their project. “Fortunately it’s something we at Anna Morgan do every single day so we can make the whole process much easier and much more enjoyable. There’s nothing I like more than seeing a client walk out of the showroom with a huge smile on their face knowing that we have created a wonderful scheme for their home.” The design team, based in the Ilkley showroom, have over four decades worth of experience in designing rooms and furniture for Anna Morgan’s many clients throughout Yorkshire and beyond. Chief designer, Emma is lucky enough to have worked on a whole host of homes and businesses. From contemporary townhouses to Grade I listed Georgian hotels, Emma has been involved in creating some stunning rooms. A visit to the showroom in Ilkley will give you a real taste of the many and varied styles that can be achieved by this team. With several roomsets to view, which incorporate stunning flooring, exquisite sofas and corner units, huge footstools as well as unique wallpapers, curtains, blinds and shutters, you’ll quickly find a style to suit your home. All Anna Morgan sofas, corner units and
footstools can be made to your own specific measurements and in any fabric from their vast fabric library. They also make bespoke upholstered headboards in any design and size to help you create a bedroom as stunning as your lounge. And it doesn’t stop there; in fact, their experienced team of upholsterers can upholster and re-upholster virtually anything from Aunt Esther’s wellloved Duresta to restaurant and bar seating. So once you’ve chosen your upholstery, Emma and her team can then help you choose all the other aspects of your scheme to bring your room together in a truly professional and polished finish. Or if you simply want to buy a roll of wallpaper to update the chimney breast and add a couple of luxurious scatter cushions to your bed or sofa, then just pop into the showroom and you can sit and browse through their large collection or call upon the team’s extensive knowledge to find you just what you’re looking for. This month, there’s even more reason to visit the showroom or website as the summer sale is now on. Interior design consultations start from £100. Anna Morgan (London) 13 Church Street, Ilkley, LS29 9DR Tel. 01943 603006 www.anna-morgan.com Twitter: @AnnaMorganUK Facebook: @annamorganinteriors Email: emma@anna-morgan.com
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From hardwood to luxury vinyl and everything in between, the finishes on offer at Coldbath Flooring are second to none. HARDWOOD FLOORING For a good few years now Coldbath Flooring have been one of the key suppliers of hardwood floors in the Harrogate and North Leeds areas. Natural wide oak engineered planks, rustic or clean grade, oiled or lacquered, the choice is extensive. The inviting showroom offers one or two things you may not have seen before as they specialise in distressed, older looking oak boards of various widths, including beautiful herringbone floors, all of which can be installed over most underfloor heating systems. Informative advice helps play a major role in creating the perfect look for the discerning home owner. WOOL & NATURAL FIBRE CARPETS Wool carpets are noted for their hardwearing properties and yes, the choices are endless, but rather than walking into a showroom awash with a sea of beige why not visit Coldbath’s showroom where you will be shown carpets manufactured from wool taken from the local Herdwick sheep of the Dales and Cumbria to carpets specially imported from all corners of the world. Sophisticated shades of greys and taupes
are amongst some of the most popular colour palettes of today’s trends. Delicate loop designs are available from Crucial Trading, Louis de Poortere, ITC, Radici, Alternative Flooring and many more. Sisal and sea grass flooring has been as the forefront of interior design for many years though because many people don’t quite have all the facts on this very natural product, it can be overlooked as a very stylish choice. Many people will do their own research on plant fibre carpets but Coldbath suggest calling in to see their extensive range on display. Along with the specialist advice on offer, you can achieve this chic designer look, fitted beautifully in your home to be enjoyed for many years. LUXURY VINYLS Luxury vinyl tiles are a versatile option for a long-lasting floor. There are many manufacturers of this type of flooring such as Karndean, Amtico and Polyflor – the list could go on. Coldbath Flooring specialise in the more contemporary look, which would give a spacious feel to extended or large conversions. Of course this product will perform extremely well over underfloor heating when fitted to their high standards.
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Words: Molly McGreevy
After 70 years in business, Kettley’s Furniture’s customers are still sitting pretty.
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lot has changed on Yeadon’s high street since the 1940s, but Kettley’s is one family business that has stood the test of time and still sells high quality furniture from the same spot it began trading 70 years ago. Before it became one of the north’s leading chair specialists, the site of Kettley’s furniture showroom was a pub before being transformed into a furniture store in 1946. The focus on chairs began when Stephen Collop took over in 1978, and the business
became so successful that in 1992 they doubled the size of their store. Today, in its 70th year of trading, the business is run by siblings Nicola Davison and Andrew Collop and their cousin David Butler. They sell a wide range of furniture for every room of the home, with the comfort of the customer at the heart of everything they do. At Kettley’s the well-being of their customers is always a priority, from the initial inquiry to settling down with their new furniture in their home. Much of the firm’s
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trade comes through recommendations from happy customers, so the staff are eager to please and the customer service is of the highest quality. The team continuously go above and beyond for their customers, and have added new services to support their clients over the years. In 1992, the company began their free home visit service, allowing customers who struggle with leaving the house to shop for their chair. Staff talk to the customer before bringing a selection of chairs to their home, staff genuinely want customers to make the right purchase for their needs and will often try out many different styles and sizes to ensure the right fit. The firm also offers free delivery within a 40-mile radius, and will remove old furniture for free, taking away the stresses of buying new furniture from the customer. Kettley’s stocks a wide range of specialist chairs and recliners in a choice of stylish designs, many of which come in four different sizes to maximise comfort for the buyer. They also have one of the biggest selections of powerlift recliners in West Yorkshire, available in various designs to suit all homes. As well as specialising in chairs, the business stocks furniture for every room of the home, including three-piece suites, beds, adjustable beds and bedroom furniture, dining
and occasional furniture, carpets, mirrors and much more. Their team are furniture experts with years of experience and will only sell a product to a customer if they know it is the right purchase for them. They provide honest advice to customers to help them make the perfect decision. The business has recently started offering interest free credit on all purchases over £500, increasing the affordability of their furniture. For seven decades Kettley’s have gone the extra mile for all their customers, and their hard work has paid off. The firm has withstood the test of time, thriving through recession and the age of online shopping to gather a loyal and ever-increasing following across West Yorkshire and beyond. Kettley’s Furniture 35/39 Ivegate, Yeadon, Leeds, LS19 7RE Tel: 0113 250 3716 www.kettleysfurniture.co.uk
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Keep the kids entertained this summer with a trip to Stockeld Park’s summer adventure, 23 July-5 September.
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or memorable days out, find active Adventure Zones in the beautiful woodland of Stockeld Park.You can enjoy retro rollerskating, jumping pillows, chopper go-karts and electric scooters. Discover adventure play and installations at every turn in the Enchanted Forest, and new this summer, the thrilling buccaneer boats on their Enchanted Forest Lake. You can also get lost in their magnificent maze, enjoy ice cream and treats, have outdoor picnics or enjoy lunch in the Woodland Café, and pick up a memento of your day from their superb gift shop. Whatever you’re looking to do this summer holiday you’re sure to make memories at Stockeld Park.
Ugly Bug Ball – 30 and 31 July Join the celebrations the grand opening of the brand new adventure play area in the Enchanted Forest – The Spider’s Lair. You are invited to dust off your butterfly wings, search out your antenna and get your best caterpillar crawl on.You will go to the ball… the Ugly Bug Ball! Normal entry charges apply.
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What’s Happening: • Dress up as your favourite bug and enter their catwalk competition. Prizes will be awarded to the winner and runner-up – Saturday and Sunday at 4pm. • Try out the Roller Rink in their Ugly Bug Ball roller disco – everyone can join in! • Reptile rangers will be here all weekend with their real life creepy creatures. There will be spiders, snakes and bugs for you to make friends with. • Join everyone on the main field for fun races and competitions throughout the afternoon.
• Live music. • Exciting spidery entertainment in store with some mystery guests on site all weekend. • Are you willing to take part in their bug grub contest?
Pirate Treasure Trail – Every day of the Summer Adventure Pick up your treasure map and track down the jewels and gems that are being guarded by the dastardly pirates. Name all the jewels and then head to the Lakeview Marquee to claim your golden coin, and while you’re there, why not enjoy a tasty ice cream treat?
Pirate Weekend – 13 and 14 August • Ahoy me hearties! Why not dress like a pirate or a beautiful mermaid and join in the fun and frolics at Stockeld Park this summer? They’ve got a very special guest appearance by Gem of the popular children’s TV series Swashbuckle. She’ll be with there on Sunday bringing fun and laughter as she performs in her three themed shows throughout the day at 12pm, 2pm and 4pm. • The pirate weekend begins on Saturday when Enchanted Forest pirates come to life for exciting meet and greets with visitors. • Walk the plank! Or the catwalk – enter their fun fancy dress competition for a chance to win goodies. Each day on the main field. • Fun pirate races on the main field, competition and fun for all the family. Stockeld Park Wetherby, Yorkshire LS22 4AN Tel: 01937 586101 www.stockeldpark.co.uk
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The Devonshire Arms announces new head chef The Devonshire Arms Hotel & Spa, Bolton Abbey, has announced a new head chef of its ‘Burlington Restaurant’. Paul Evans joins from the 4 red star, Michelin-starred Lords of the Manor Hotel in the Cotswolds. His career started in his home town of Liverpool at The London Carriage Works. Since then he has worked in many Michelinstarred establishments including L’Enclume in The Lakes, The Waterside Inn at Bray and The Crown at Whitebrook. Paul starts on 28 July, and with wife Kate and Dachshund Truffle, will be setting up home in the Yorkshire Dales. www.thedevonshirearms.co.uk
Surprise yoga for travellers in Leeds Surprised travellers in Leeds were given the opportunity to find their zen on their morning commute when a pop-up yoga class appeared at the J1 bus stop. The class was held by local instructor from The Yoga Space, Nichi Green, and HolidayExtras.com as part of a new campaign to promote tranquil travel. Holiday Extras helps around 1,000,000 local travellers to ensure a stress-free holiday every year by supplying a wide range of travel add-ons such as airport parking, hotels and lounges. For more information, please visit www.holidayextras.com or call 0800 1313 777.
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Fun, fun, fun was the order of the day The Yorkshire Haven breast cancer charity has raised almost £8,000 by throwing an It’s a Knockout challenge. Teams from all over Yorkshire wore the original costumes to compete in the challenge which involved jumping across inflatables and getting covered in foam. The event was won by CLG M&E contractors and ID Maintenance. The team hopes to regain its crown at next year’s It’s A Knockout.
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Accent Clothing join famous gymnast Nile Wilson, a Commonwealth and European champion artistic gymnast, has been testing out Accent Clothing’s latest specialist denim. Nile performed his training routine in a pair of Replay Hyperflex Jeans, which are known for not only their style and comfort, but also contain a high elasticity which means they won’t ever lose their shape even after a considerable amount of wear. Leeds’ Accent Clothing stock a range of Replay jeans, in an array of styles and colours, if you would like to shop any of these please visit www.accentclothing.com.
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New pop-up restaurant at Rudding Park
Bentley Leeds welcomes customers to celebration of style and luxury Customers of JCT600 Leeds were able to enjoy an evening of style and luxury with Temperley London and Kate Spence of Spence London at a special event at its Bentley Leeds showroom. With presentations by both Temperley London staff and Kate Spence herself about where they find inspiration and how they transform it into a luxury product, guests learnt how each brand uses colour, texture and shape in their work. To celebrate these partnerships, Bentley and Mulliner have created a one-off car, a Bentley Continental GT, which was displayed at the event and has been inspired by the fashion trends of the up and coming AW 16 season.
Award-winning Rudding Park in Harrogate has launched new pop-up restaurant, Horto, with Harrogate born Murray Wilson appointed as head chef. Horto uses seasonal ingredients from Rudding Park Kitchen Garden, and Murray will cook, serve and share the story of each dish throughout the evening. Guests should expect the unexpected with his fresh take on humble ingredients, showcasing them with his modern interpretation both in the cooking methods and presentation. Bookings are now being taken on 01423 844822.
Monarch adds 338,000 seats to winter programme Monarch, a leading UK independent airline group, has announced 338,000 extra seats for its winter 2016/17 routes. This includes additional flights to many of Monarch’s most popular winter destinations including the airline’s route from Leeds Bradford to Naples. Flights and holidays are available to book at www.monarch.co.uk.
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Sherwood launches affordable wetrooms Sherwood, a Leeds wetroom design and installation business, has created a dedicated division to bring its expertise in providing high quality, luxury fixtures, fittings and finishes direct to private customers at prices not possible on the high street. Sherwood converts existing bathrooms to level access shower areas for people of all needs, especially those who struggle getting in and out of the bath. Sherwood deals with leading brands and manufacturers to offer a wide choice of styles and finishes.
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Michael Ricci launches restaurant and latenight lounge A new restaurant and a new bar are set to open on 11 July, Ricci’s Tapas and Chicchetti and 53 Degrees North will sit side by side on Infirmary Street, Leeds. Ricci’s Tapas and Cicchetti will offer a playful twist on traditional tapas by incorporating fresh ingredients while playing on the unexpected. 53 Degrees North, a unique bar and late lounge is passionate about creating exceptional drinks and creating the perfect sound to compliment them. The bar will showcase artists and DJs from across the world to new weekly residents and up-and-coming talent. For more details visit www.riccistapasandcicchetti.com or www.riccis53degreesnorth.co.uk
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VOLVO CARS HARROGATE St James Retail Park, Knaresborough HG5 8PY www.volvocarsharrogate.co.uk *All quotes based on £1739.52 deposit followed by 47 further monthly payments of £289.92 commencing in month 2. All by Direct Debit. Based on business contract hire, non-maintained. All rentals and excess mileage rates are exclusive of VAT and are subject to vehicle availability, credit approval, manufacturer’s price changes, volume related bonus and purchase through Volvo Car Leasing. Supplier Network, with a mileage of 10,000 miles per annum. Vehicle returned must be in good condition and within agreed mileage, otherwise further charges will be incurred. Excess Mileage 16.95 per mile. In the event of cancellation of an order, you will be liable for such costs to be confirmed to you in writing. All other terms and conditions are as per the Master Hire Agreement or Customer Agreement between yourselves and Volvo Car Leasing. Prices correct at the time of going to print, are subject to change without notice and do not take into account any variation to government taxes or charges arising after date of publication. Subject to availability at participating dealers for vehicles ordered on or before 31st July 2016 or while stocks last. Not available with other promotions. Volvo Car Leasing Contract Hire is Provided by Lex Autolease Ltd, trading as Volvo Car Leasing, incorporated and registered in England with company number 1090741 & registered office at 25 Gresham Street, London EC2V 7HN. Car shown for illustration purposes only.
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SATISFY THE DRIVER IN YOU AND THE ECONOMIST The Jaguar XE is a truly accomplished sports saloon. On the road it offers outstanding performance, with Jaguar’s signature ride and handling delivering an exceptional drive. On efficiency the XE is equally seductive, with excellent fuel economy and low emissions. Business Contract Hire. Initial rental NIL. 48 month term. 10,000 miles per annum. VAT payable at 20%. Model pictured above (including optional metallic paint and optional alloy wheels) from £279 a month +VAT, with NIL Initial Rental. Contact Qadeer Ahmed on 07730 406492 or email: corporate@farnelljlr.com
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Official fuel consumption for the Jaguar XE range in mpg (l/100km): Urban 24.4-64.2 (11.6-4.4); Extra Urban 46.3-83.1 (6.1-3.4); Combined 34.9-75.0 (8.1-3.8). CO2 Emissions 194-99 (g/km). Official EU Test Figures. For comparison purposes only. Real world figures may differ. *Important Information - Business users only. Based on an XE Saloon 2.0D 180PS R-Sport 4dr Manual 17 standard specification,non-maintained. Excess mileage charges (at 9.7p per mile +VAT). Must be returned in good condition to avoid further charges. Contract Hire subject to status. This promotion cannot be used together with other manufacturer’s promotions and is subject to availability at participating Retailers only for new vehicles registered by 30th September 2016. Contract Hire is provided by Jaguar Contract Hire, a trading style of Lex Autolease Limited, Heathside Park, Heathside Park Road, Stockport SK3 0RB. Model shown is an XE Saloon 2.0D 180PS R-Sport with optional Italian Racing Red metallic paint and optional 19” Star 5 twin-spoke
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