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SPRING 2017
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ESCAPE: Ramside Hall Hydrotherapy Pool
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To completely get away from it all, and enjoy an indulgent escape, the best option is to book a relaxing spa break. Treat yourself to a short break at a luxurious country house hotel, where the focus is on massages, facials, grooming and having a thoroughly relaxing break. Golf may be on hand for your restless partner should you decide to take him, you could get away for
RAMSIDE HALL, DURHAM
a few days with the girls, or even treat your mum to a well-earned break. Spend long lazy afternoons in the sauna, steam room, Jacuzzi or plunge pool, and forget about the outside world. Emerge from your stay feeling brand new and ready for anything! Here in the North East we are lucky to be blessed with a fine array of first class Spa destinations. Here we pick 5 of our favourites:
A country house hotel in Durham, set in 350 acres of private grounds including 2 18-hole golf courses, Ramside Hall Hotel has 127 rooms and suites, ranging from twin rooms to a luxurious Celebration Suite. Featuring contemporary design, the hotel retains a sense of grandeur in its style, and the rooms in the newly build extended wing are modern, bright and very spacious, all looking out onto the beautiful gardens beyond. Meanwhile, food is an important experience at the hotel, and comes in a variety of choices. The main restaurant is the award-winning Rib Room Steakhouse and Grill, which more than matches any stand-alone restaurant in the area. There’s also Fusion, the hotel’s Asian restaurant set within the spa, Pemberton’s Carvery, The Clubhouse, and of course, Norman’s Cornish Lounge for coffees and afternoon tea. Leisure at Ramside Hall Hotel is all about feeling revitalised. So, surrounded by the beauty of the grounds and golf course, the spa is extensively equipped and perfectly located for relaxation and rejuvenation. Facilities include a 25-metre pool, a gym, a thermal experience with a herbal sauna, Himalayan salt steam, aroma steam, tepidarium, sunken amphitheatre, sauna and drench showers. There is also a hydrotherapy pool, a bubble pool, a spa garden, and an outdoor vitality pool. There is even an outstanding balcony infinity pool on the first floor treatment suite with massage jets for private use, all complete with robes and slippers provided so you can really settle into your day. Using ESPA, Salt of The Earth, Morgan Taylor, Artistic Colour Gloss, and Mii Cosmetics, the spa offers a complete collection of face and body treatments, make-up, pampering and finishing touches. Their menu is full of bespoke offerings for men and women, so it’s a good opportunity to try something a little different. Prices start from £55 per person for the Twighlight Spa. Ramside, Durham, DH1 1TD ramsidehallhotel.co.uk
SLALEY HALL, HEXHAM
The hotel is set within 1000 acres of Northumberland moorland and forest lays, and the Edwardian mansion and new contemporary extensions complement each other perfectly. All but seven bedrooms are within the aptly named New Room, and range from Classic to Family rooms as well as suites. The estate also has a choice of luxury lodges available to guests, which are ideal for families or groups and can sleep between four and eight people. . There are three restaurants at the hotel, the main one is inspired by the surrounding area in name and culinary fare, Hadrian’s Brasserie. Duke’s Grill resides in the main building’s former drawing room while The Claret Jug serves light meals and teas during the day and in the evening it transforms into a deluxe bistro, specialising in classic dishes. The Whiskey Snug, which is true to its name in all respects, is the perfect place to finish your glass of wine or sample a fine malt. The surrounding landscape at Slaley Hall lends itself to incorporating leisure into your stay whether it be on the golf course, going for a walk around the grounds, or using the facilities which include a gym, exercise classes, a 20-metre pool, sauna and steam room, Jacuzzi and a relaxation room. There are four treatment rooms including one double, where therapists use the combined forces of ESPA and Jessica, the spa area also allows guests the added luxury of a collection of treatments and therapies, which extend to the venue’s own signature rituals and finishing touches as well. Slaley Hall, Hexham Northumberland, NE47 0BX www.qhotels.co.uk/luxury-lodges/ slaley-hall
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COUNTRY ESCAPE: Enjoy a pampering experience at Matfen Hall
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Built in 1812, Linden Hall is an eye catching country house hotel nestled into 450 acres of Northumberland countryside and includes its own 18hole golf course, which can be viewed from many of the 50 contemporarily furnished rooms and suites. Boasting two AA Rosettes meanwhile, is the Dobson Restaurant and the hotels fine dining offering, with views across the lawns. For lighter options there is also the Linden Tree Pub; and teas, coffees and aperitifs are served in the Monck cocktail bar. A contemporary addition to the 19th Century manor house hotel, the spa and leisure facilities at Macdonald Linden Hall bear the trademark features of the Macdonald brand – that is to say modern, and covering all pampering and fitness bases with facilities that include a gym, 12-metre pool, sauna and steam room. Also available are a host of treatments, ranging from the holistic end of the spectrum with reflexology and hopi ear candling, to the more decadent options that include Elemis facials, massages, wraps and scrubs. Manicures and pedicures using Jessica products complete the repertoire alongside tanning and finishing touches. Macdonald Linden Hall Golf & Country Club Longhorsley, Morpeth, NE65 8XF www.macdonaldhotels.co.uk/our-hotels/ macdonald-linden-hall-golf-country-club
PAMPERING: Seaham Hall's Serenity Spa
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Matfen Hall, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE20 0RH; www.matfenhall.com
Seaham Hall Hotel, County Durham SR7 7AG www.seaham-hall.co.uk
Matfen Hall is a converted stately home, surrounded by over 300 acres of land, boasting 53 rooms and suites which combine traditional design with contemporary facilities; and the odd four-poster bed! Dining is in The Library and Print Room, which unsurprisingly denotes the artistic traditions of the aristocracy and has two AA Rosettes for its seasonal cuisine. For lighter meals and snacks, there is also the Conservatory Bistro with views of the golf course. The spa and leisure club at Matfen Hall is an award winning, contemporary addition, that the original proprietors would no doubt approve of thanks to a gym, aerobics studio, a 16-metre UV filtered pool, a hot tub, herbal sauna, crystal steam room, ice fountain, tropical feature shower and salt grotto. Dedicating itself to the pampering element of a country escape, the spa has five treatment suites including a dual room, where therapists use Elemis to deliver therapies including facials, wraps, massages, reflexology and thermo auricular therapy as well as head-to-toe rituals. They also use Orly nail treatments for manicures and pedicures and MAC cosmetics for make-up consultations.
Half an hour from Durham city centre, Seaham Hall is an iconic building in the style of a Georgian country house, dating back to 1791. Today it is a five star hotel, with 22 suites that treasures its rich history and retains its eccentric character alongside contemporary interiors, all the while set against a backdrop of 37 acres of grounds perched on a cliff top. There are two restaurants at the hotel that highlight the local and seasonal produce from the surrounding area. Byron’s Restaurant delivers a classical menu in a contemporary environment, while Ozone at Seaham Hall is a spherical outdoor terrace with views of the gardens offering an informal, brasserie-style space, combining Eastern ingredients with European cuisine Offset by the scenic location, the award winning Serenity Spa at Seaham Hall is true to its name, providing a relaxed environment for wellbeing and some well-earned pampering as well. Facilities include a fitness suite, 20-metre pool with massage stations, sanarium with crystal light therapy, sauna, snail showers, hydrotherapy pool, ice fountain, plunge pools, hammam, steam room, outdoor hot tubs and a roof garden.
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EXCITING EVENTS AT GOSFORTH'S NEW INCLUSIVE ARTS VENUE
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osforth Civic Theatre is a new art and performance venue, based right in the heart of the town, with a fully licensed café/bar, gallery and community space. The theatre is a social enterprise initiative, managed by and run by Liberdade Community Development Trust. The aim of the Development Trust was to create a truly inclusive arts venue that breaks down misconceptions of learning disability, and demonstrates that learning disabled individuals are able, skilled and valuable members of society. In 2014, Liberdale won a competitive process to take on the community asset, Gosforth Civic Hall. This building enabled Liberdade to increase its impact on the wider community by developing a truly inclusive arts venue, café/bar, gallery, and community facilities. These new social enterprises will be used to provide valuable real world work placements for learning disabled people. The trust hope it will fundamentally change the position and perception of the learning disabled community, from one which is peripheral within community provision and reliant on other providers, to one which puts this community at the heart of social development within the region. In April 2016 they signed a 30 year lease for the building, and over the following months they worked
hard to give the building’s interior a much needed face lift to make it fit for their new venture. The new look venue officially opened in September last year, and already has an exciting roster of theatre and performances, alongside a range of community events from markets to beer festivals. The onsite café is open Monday to Friday 8.30-5.00, and on a Saturday from 10.00-5.00, and boasts a mouthwatering menu, based around fresh local produce, and fair trade sourced beverages. They serve a range of stotties, sourdough toasties, salad bowls and sweet treats, making sure everything is fresh and locally sourced where possible. All of the sandwiches are served on freshly baked bread from Pink Lane Bakery, all of the cheese on offer is from The Northumberland Cheese Company. The selection of meat comes from local butcher Warren Butterworth, and all of their fruit and vegetables coming from local grocer J.R Holland.
The new look venue boasts an exciting roster of theatre and performances, alongside a range of community events from markets to beer festivals. The Union Hand Roasted Coffee is roasted in small batches in their vintage Probat coffee roaster, then immediately packed to keep it tasting as fresh as possible. They also work together with coffee farmers to keep prices fair and improve coffee and livelihood longterm. The house espresso is Bobolink, grown on a small sustainable farm in Brazil and our filter coffee is Cocagi, grown on a cooperative sustainable farm in Rwanda. Gosforth Civic Theatre,Regent Farm Road, Gosforth NE3 3HD Tel: 0191 284 3700 Email: info@liberdade.co.uk www.liberdade.co.uk
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ince its launch almost two and a half years ago, Pikku, has become an established favourite on Gosforth High Street. Pikku is an independent children's clothing store and adjoining children's hairdressing salon on Gosforth High Street, the first of its kind in Newcastle. Owner of Pikku, Minna Scaife, explained to us why she decided to open such a unique store: "I'm originally from Finland and used to work in Formula 1. But after meeting a Geordie I moved to Newcastle, got married and had a baby! My story, in that sense, is quite unique. I have two children of my own, and I've noticed how difficult it is to find unique children's clothing TONS OF FUN: Pikku Hair Salon
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– something that I share with many fellow Mums." The store features clothing for new-born babies to the age of 6, and includes a range of exclusive, midhigh end brands, which aren't on sale anywhere else in Newcastle. Pikku, which means 'Little One' in Finnish, sells a wide range of clothing brands and toys, some of which are exclusive to the UK. The high quality and carefully selected range focuses on unusual cuts and styles – allowing each child to dress in their own unique way. Pikku also stocks a stunning collection of christening and formal wear for all those unique occasions. Pikku Hair, the adjoining children's hair salon, offers a magical
and fun place for children to have their haircut, taking the stress away from parents at the same time. Children can have fun whilst getting their haircut, sitting in a variety of unique and entertaining hairdressing chairs such as cars and princess thrones. Parents can put their feet up with a coffee and a magazine in the waiting area. Minna added, “I wanted to create something special that's not available on the high street. Children, even at a young age, have such a unique style and I wanted to celebrate that. And it is great to be able to support our local High Street with a brand new shopping experience". The store won bronze in the 2016 junior design awards for Best Independent Children's Fashion Boutique, a prestigious award and a sign of its successful first 2 years trading. Pikku also offers unique parents hair styling classes and birthday pamper parties, making Pikku a real gem for families with little ones! Pikku, 173-175 High Street, Gosforth, NE3 1HE, Opposite The Brandling Arms. www.pikku.co.uk Tel: 0191 4471300
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MINCE & DUMPLINGS A REAL WINTER WARMER By Be Hulbert of Baker Be
Mince and dumplings are a firm favourite in our house. This recipe makes enough for the four of us but we are quite piggy! It’s real comfort food for cold nights. You can substitute the beef mince for veggie mince and can use wholemeal flour instead of white if you want to be healthier. Thank you to my good friend Tracy who gave me her dumplings recipe a few years back. It’s a winner!
INGREDIENTS For the mince: 600 g beef mince 1 onion 1 carrot Handful of frozen peas (or Sweetcorn if you prefer) 600ml beef gravy Salt and pepper to season Olive or coconut oil for frying For the dumplings: 4oz self raising flour 2oz suet (I use vegetable suet) 5 tbsp. water Handful of chopped parsley
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If the mixture isn’t coming together add a splash more water. 10 Roll into balls between your palms. I make 8 dumplings with this mixture. 11 Pour the mince mixture into an oven proof dish and put the dumplings on top of it so half are in the mixture and half are poking out. This way, once cooked, the dumplings are crispy and brown on top and soft underneath. 12 Cook for approximately 20 mins until the dumplings are golden brown and the mince is bubbling.
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FIRST CLASS PHYSIO If you have travelled along Gosforth High Street in recent times, you'll have noticed the bold blue and yellow signs advertising a special physiotherapy service – Gosforth Physio & Wellness. This centre of excellence on Ivy Road offers help, assessment and treatment to anyone suffering from a wide range of physical, psychological and wellbeing issues. Its physiotherapy services are second-to-none – but it offers much more than that. Gosforth Physio's founder, Kevin Kennedy, has brought together under one roof a team of highly qualified, expert and empathetic clinicians in fields such as podiatry & chiropody, acupuncture, psychology, sports injury & rehabilitation, pilates, yoga and therapeutic massage. With Gosforth Physio and Wellness about to celebrate its first year in business, I went to see for myself exactly what makes this clinic different. I spoke to Kevin Kennedy about his vision… He told me “When I first qualified as a physiotherapist, I became aware that, although there were many examples of good practice in our profession, complementary services were often fragmented and scattered. This meant that many patients with particular issues had to seek out experts in different locations in a bid to solve their problems. It was difficult for patients – and treatments were, by definition, often piecemeal and sometimes almost contradictory. “I was determined that, when the time was right, I would establish a practice that could deliver the best evidence-based, holistic, physical and psychological services to patients – all in one place. 22
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“At Gosforth Physio and Wellness, we aim firstly to help our patients fully understand their physical, cognitive and emotional difficulties. Our treatments then help patients restore and maintain their optimum health, wellbeing and performance. We know that time spent assessing, educating and treating each person as an individual speeds their recovery and helps them achieve their goals quicker. “People lead busy lives, so at Gosforth Physio we also offer relaxing, therapeutic massages to help soothe away stress. Our pilates classes are run by a qualified physiotherapist, and our yoga classes are supervised by experienced, qualified teachers. We also provide mindfulness courses run by a qualified clinical psychologist. All of these extra patient services are why we use 'wellness' in our clinic's name”. Coming away from Gosforth Physio and Wellness it struck me that, like all good ideas, Kevin Kennedy's is a simple one. Offer people first-class physio and complementary treatments all in one place? What's not to like about that? To book an appointment call 0191 284 9111 and quote ‘select’ to get 20% off your first treatment. www.gosforthphysio.co.uk By Michael O'Sullivan – www.thewordwizard.co.uk
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t is estimated that there are more than 10 million people in the UK with some degree of hearing impairment or deafness (that’s about 1 in 6). There are varying causes of hearing loss, however age and noise come up trumps above the rest. Age is something we (unfortunately) can’t contend with, however noise exposure is within our control for the most part. Prevention and protection are the best ways to fight off noiseinduced hearing loss. This is easier said than done, as we seem to be living in an ever-increasing noisy world. Busy restaurants, booming shopping centres and those boisterous little ones can make it almost impossible to avoid damage to your delicate eardrums. There are some small steps you can take to make a big impact on your hearing protection: • Don’t have your television, radio or personal music player on too loud. If you can’t have a comfortable conversation with someone who is two metres away from you, turn the
volume down. • Use noise-cancelling headphones. If you don’t wish to turn the volume down, you can buy headphones that block out more external noise, meaning your volume doesn’t need to be so high. • Protect your ears. If you work in a noisy environment such as a building site, pub or workshop, use ear protection equipment such as ear muffs or ear plugs. • Don’t interfere with your ears. Avoid damage to your ears by keeping them clear of cotton buds, cotton wool, tissue (and fingers!). The ears are self-cleaning and shouldn’t need your assistance. Even by taking these precautions, it isn’t guaranteed that you will be safe from the perils of hearing loss so if you do still suspect your hearing isn’t quite tip-top, My Hearing Clinic in Gosforth can give you a full and comprehensive free hearing test. Their friendly expert Audiologists can accurately determine any level of hearing loss,
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FRYING-PAN SPINACH SOUFFLÉ The word soufflé seems to strike fear into the hearts of even competent cooks, but this version is simple and accommodating. All you’re looking for is to get the eggs to rise slightly, then crisp a little on top, like a puffy omelette. You need a smallish frying pan which can go in the oven – 21–23cm in diameter. The two things to get right with any form of soufflé are to whisk your egg whites until you can tip the bowl over your head without them falling out (really!) and to fold them in gently to keep as much air in the mixture as possible.
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300g spinach, washed, leaves stripped from their stalks * 4 eggs * ¼ tsp ground nutmeg * 1 good tsp wholegrain mustard * 75g grated Cheddar * Sunflower or light olive oil, for frying * Salt and pepper
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* Heat your oven to 210˚C/Gas 6. * Cook the spinach in a pan of boiling water for 1–2 minutes, until wilted. Drain and refresh in a bowl of cold water, then drain again. Wring it out with your hands to remove excess water, then roughly chop the leaves. * Separate the egg whites and yolks into 2 bowls.
Whisk the egg whites until they form firm but soft peaks – an electric whisk makes life easier. Lightly beat the egg yolks together. * Add the spinach to the yolks, then add the nutmeg, mustard and three quarters of the cheese. Season with salt and pepper. * Take a spoonful of the egg white and stir it into the egg yolk mixture, then very gently fold in the rest. * Pour 1 tablespoon of oil into a 21–23cm frying pan. Wipe the base and sides with kitchen paper to coat it. Heat the oil gently, then tip in the egg mix and tip the pan from side to side to cover it. * Sprinkle over the remaining cheese. Transfer the pan to the oven for 10 minutes, until the mixture has risen and is fluffy and slightly golden from the melted cheese on top. * Cut in half or wedges to serve.
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HOME FROM HOME AT EOTHEN
In 2016 Eothen Homes, www.eothenhomes.org.uk, opened a brand new, purpose-built residential home for people living with dementia. Here Ron Ward, whose wife Margaret is a resident there, tells us why the specialist Wallsend development is second to none. Tell us a little about you and Margaret and why you chose Eothen Homes for her care. Around seven years ago there was the first evidence Margaret was suffering from Alzheimer’s. Her formal diagnosis came in 2012 and after this I became her carer for several years. In May 2015 Margaret needed a hospital stay. Following this it was clear she required specialist care so I spent time and energy looking for a suitable home. Unfortunately the home she went into was unable to cope with her various needs. Her lifestyle was very restrictive and her care inconsistent so much so that I used to take her out daily, sometimes all day to keep Margaret active and mentally stimulated. Thankfully at this time I was introduced to Judy Mattison, the manager at Eothen’s Wallsend development, who explained to me about its specialist care facility with its ‘butterfly approach’. This means the care workers respond to residents’ needs rather than follow a structured regime and it’s much more like living at home, just with 24 hour support and company as needed. Margaret moved in on its opening day and since then, we’ve never looked back. We have been incredibly pleased with her care. 40
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What makes the actual Wallsend development different in terms of design? Eothen’s Wallsend site is a lovely place to live and spend time. The place has had a huge amount of thought put into it. Margaret is in one of four spacious households each with their own shared kitchen, dining and lounge area, which gives it a warm community feel. I spend a lot of time there and can easily go for a day and sit myself down in the Atrium with a book. In fact, I often volunteer time in the garden, helping to tend to the plants. The main thing is the amount of freedom that’s afforded to residents. Margaret was a PE teacher and needs mental and physical stimulation. From her room she can access the garden and walk round the expansive grounds in total security. She can also enjoy the Atrium when the weather’s poor and the various reminiscence areas and activities that take place. We also like the fact there is a Chapel on site so if Margaret or I wish to attend a service, we can do without the additional preparation that comes with taking her for a trip out, although we still go out and about, often to St Mary’s Lighthouse, very regularly.
What kind of care is provided? It’s possible to see what kind of care is provided from the warm welcome you get by staff on arrival. Margaret is very content and it’s not just down to the layout and atmosphere but the attention and time she gets from the team. There’s a real family feel and it’s very personalised so everyone gets exactly what they need. I know that if Margaret was ever sat on her own, someone would be across straight away to spend time with her, if that’s what she wanted. It’s a very special place and I only wish other homes would mirror their approach to care giving. What would you say to others about Eothen Homes Wallsend? When I was researching residential care homes there were more than 50 on the North Tyneside website and I must have looked at most of them. I didn’t come across one designed or run like this by Eothen. Eothen Homes Wallsend is a completely unique development that is well worth a visit in order to understand what it has to offer, not to mention the actual scale and quality of the home. If you or someone you love needs a residential care home, I’d definitely recommend taking a look and speaking to the team.
For more information, please contact Eothen’s Head Office on 0191 281 9100 or email enquiries@eothenhomes.org.uk
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DOG LOVERS URGENTLY NEEDED IN 2017 Hearing Dogs for Deaf People, a national Charity that trains clever dogs to alert deaf people to important sounds, is scouring Tyne & Wear for dog-lovers willing to take care of their adorable puppies.
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aroline & Terry Roeves, volunteer puppy socialisers, say:“We have had our first puppy Daphne, a Show Cocker Spaniel, for just over a year. Now we have dozens of new friends from regular dog walks. We are so much fitter and enjoy opportunities to socialise Daphne in local libraries, schools, stores, cafes and restaurants. Daphne loves all of this and the fuss that is made of her. We love volunteering for Hearing Dogs. Being part of the Hearing Dogs family is an experience that far exceeds our expectations and puts a smile on our and others’ faces every day. We would definitely recommend puppy socialising for Hearing Dogs, your life will change for the better from day one!” Hearing Dogs for Deaf People relies on its extensive network of more than 1,900 volunteers across the country in order to continue its life-changing work. In particular, the Charity is looking for dedicated local dog-lovers to become ‘Puppy Socialisers’ in 2017. Lucy Parkin, Puppy Training Instructor for Tyne & Wear adds: “If you live in the area and are looking for something new to 42
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do this year, then why not give something back and meet some loveable life-changing puppies along the way? As long as you have a car, a secure, private garden, and enough time to train a puppy daily, then we would absolutely love to hearing from you. You really can make such an enormous difference.” To find out more about puppy socialising, contact the volunteering team on volunteer@ hearingdogs.org.uk, 01844 348122 or visit our website www.hearingdogs.org.uk/volunteer
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HERE COMES THE SUMMER TO
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The Undertones are back after reforming in 1999 with a new frontman
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he Undertones have been announced as the first band to play next year’s Northumberland Live series of festivals, including the hugely successful Blyth event. Timeless hits such as ‘Here Comes the Summer’, ‘Jimmy Jimmy’ and “My Perfect Cousin” will be heard across South Beach at Blyth on 24th June 2017 as well as the ground-breaking ‘Teenage Kicks’ which was famously played twice in a row on primetime BBC Radio 1 by DJ John Peel. The Undertones originally released four studio albums and thirteen singles before breaking up in 1983. Now they are back after reforming in 1999 with a new frontman, the flamboyant Paul McLoone who took over from original singer Feargal Sharkey. Recently the band has played at sell out venues and festivals all over Europe but it will be their first ever visit to Blyth. The festival’s tradition of staging bands with well known sing a long songs follows on from last year’s successful appearance of Scouting For Girls at Northumberland Live where approximately 15,000 people turned out to watch the band and enjoy all of the other activities on offer. Chair of Blyth Town Council Events Committee, Councillor Kath Nisbet, is already looking forward to the festival. “Northumberland Live is all about bringing the very best international acts to South East Northumberland; and at the same time giving local performers a chance to star alongside these chart favourites. I’m delighted that this festival helps to put Blyth on the cultural map and encourages tourism and
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investment. The Undertones are a quality band that appeal to people of all ages and together with a great range of support acts, Northumberland Live at Blyth is guaranteed to be a great free family fun day out.” Organiser of the event, Mel Jackson from Jigsaw Event Management said.” This is a great opportunity for music lovers, families and the people of Northumberland and for those travelling from near and far to attend the festival to have a great free day out in Blyth. As usual, there’ll be something for everyone with a family activities area, superb street theatre, fun fair, wonderful food concessions and of course, great music. “We are delighted to announce that this year’s media partner will be Metro Radio who will add a new dimension to the festival.” If you would like to know more, or be involved in the festival, please get in touch via the Facebook page or email northumberlandlive@gmail.com
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COUNTRY CHIC: Gilpin Hotel & Lake House
LUXURY LAKES
The Lake District National Park is home to some of the most stunning scenery in the country. Whether you take it all in on one of the many lakes in the region, or scale the highest mountains England has to offer to enjoy the jaw dropping view, you will be captivated by its beauty.It is easy to see how the likes of William Wordsworth and Beatrix Potter were inspired by the beauty of the lakes, and why it is one of the most popular areas in the UK to spend some well-earned down time.With this in mind, we have chosen 5 luxury retreats to make sure your stay in the lakes is extra special:
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HOLBECK GHYLL
It’s all about the staggering scenery, culinary genius and relaxation at Holbeck Ghyll, a former hunting lodge perched high above Lake Windermere. Now a warm and inviting hotel, where old world meets a modern edge, service is instinctive, natural and thoughtful (expect a welcoming hot water bottle in your bed on a cold night). Rooms and suites are spread across three areas: the main house with Arts and Crafts dÊcor, oak-panelled walls, classic William Morris prints and roaring fires; the contemporary eight-bedroom Lodge comprising interconnecting and dog-friendly rooms; and two cottages (Renee
Zellweger stayed in the Miss Potter Suite while filming Miss Potter, the Beatrix Potter biopic). These smart cottages are perfect for mini-breaks and include special touches such as spa baths. Holbeck’s oak-panelled restaurant serves up first class offerings, from breakfasts of Cumbrian air-dried ham and free-range eggs, and afternoon teas with delicate cakes to fivecourse gourmet dinners featuring tian of crab and Cumbrian lamb. Outside, the natural playground of the Lakes presents endless opportunities to cycle, climb, walk and sail. But, for lazier days, there’s always the escape of the health spa offering LaStone therapy, ESPA enzyme facials and reflexology. 01539 432 375 www.holbeckghyll.com
LAKESIDE HOTEL & SPA
Sensationally picturesque and uniquely located, Lakeside Hotel & Spa on the edge of Lake Windermere is a classic and relaxed luxury Lake District hotel. Many of the bedrooms and suites overlook the picturesque lakes, and ground floor rooms open onto private patios. Families are welcome here with a selection of suites and interconnecting rooms. In the kitchen, traditional Cumbrian favourites are on the menu, served in the highlycommended Lakeview Restaurant
STAGGERING SCENERY: Holbeck Gyhll
To achieve an authentic Lake District experience, cruises are available adjacent to the hotel and contemporary John Ruskin’s Brasserie & Bar. Dishes at John Ruskin’s also showcase traditional fare, the ingredients of which are sometimes shared within the Chef ’s blog so you can try it out at home. To achieve an authentic Lake District experience, cruises are available adjacent to the hotel ready for your exploration and adventure but in case of inclement weather, Lakeside Hotel’s pool and spa (exclusive to hotel residents) provides a pampering alternative. The huge indoor pool, gym, sauna, steam room and Aveda treatment rooms complete the picture. 015395 30001 www.lakesidehotel.co.uk
CEDAR MANOR
Cedar Manor Hotel and Restaurant in the Lake District may be chocolate-box from the outside, but step inside and it is a whole different story. Everything is high-end and country home chic, in-keeping with its original Victorian gothic style yet refreshingly smart. It’s easy to imagine the original Victorian gentleman of
the house surveying his garden and resting by the dominating cedar tree; perhaps admiring the house’s brickwork and tall arched windows. Today, its eco-conscious owners Jonathan and Caroline Kaye who care for this romantic boutique retreat with 10 newly refurbished bedrooms (available for exclusive hire) just half a mile from Lake Windermere. Some rooms have views to the Lake and Langdale Pikes, while the renowned two-storey Coach House Suite is packed with “wow” factors (super-kingsize bed, huge double bathroom with stand-alone air bath and walk-in wet room) whilst special touches such as spa baths grace the rooms and suites in the main house. This is also where you’ll find the fine-dining restaurant for breakfast, lunch and dinner with a seasonally-led menu that’s become a local attraction. New to Cedar Manor: the all-day snack menu and front patio for relaxing during warmer months. 015394 43192 www.cedarmanor.co.uk
ARMATHWAITE HALL
Armathwaite Hall Hotel and Spa in the English Lake District is an impressive stately home oozing period drama with a modern comforts. Set in around 450 acres of parkland, this 4 Red Star hotel faces not only the pretty Bassenthwaite Lake but also the imposing Skiddaw Mountain and Lake District Fells. Armathwaite Hall is privately owned by the Graves family who in recent years added a luxury spa with a 16-metre infinity pool, thermal suite, outdoor hot tub and 10 treatment rooms. Guest rooms are categorised into numerous groups such as studio
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PERIOD DRAMA: Armathwaite Hall
suites (with lake views), deluxe rooms (aptly named double rooms), spa rooms (convenient for spa breaks) and deluxe family rooms (some have bunk beds). Mealtimes are always a treat thanks to Armathwaite Hall’s two dining options. The Courtyard Bar and Brasserie offers informal, contemporary dining while the Rosette-awarded, fine-dining Lake View Restaurant showcases seasonal local produce. Within the estate’s grounds is The Lake District Wildlife Park, home to hundreds of rare breeds and endangered species, where conservation work is paramount. The Park includes a Bird of Prey Centre where half and full day experiences for the whole family take place. 017687 76551 www.armathwaite-hall.com
GILPIN HOTEL & LAKE HOUSE
When a property is run with the unwavering passion that’s expressed by the Cunliffes, it shows in every detail. Owned and managed by the family since 1988, Gilpin Hotel & Lake House in Windermere spans across two estates. The 20-acre Gilpin Hotel INDULGENT: Gilpin Hotel & Lake House
The Spa Lodges are exceptionally romantic and provide an indulgent spa experience. estate is where you’ll find 25 country chic bedrooms, Junior Suites, Garden Suites (each with their own outdoor cedar wood hot tub) and the recently opened Spa Lodges. The Spa Lodges each have an open-plan bedroom with huge windows, a treatment area, steam room, rain shower, stone bath and a walled garden with sauna and hydrotherapy hot tub. They’re exceptionally romantic and provide an indulgent spa experience. Gilpin Hotel is also where the restaurants are located. In the main restaurant, ‘Hrishi’, Executive Chef Hrishikesh Desai delivers Lake District produce showcasing incredible textures and flavours of modern British
cuisine with a twist. In contrast, the recently opened informal restaurant, ‘Spice Trail’ focuses on the spice route with dishes from the Indian sub-continent, Japan, China and South East Asia. Located one mile from Gilpin Hotel, within 100 acres of grounds, is the utterly private six-suite Lake House on the shore of a small lake with boat house and jetty (exclusive
to Lake House guests). Each evening, chauffeurs ferry Lake House guests to and from the restaurants at Gilpin Hotel. 015394 88818 www.thegilpin.co.uk
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