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SUMMER FESTIVALS
Make it a summer to remember by letting your hair down at one of these North East festivals
7th – 8th July
CORBRIDGE FESTIVAL Tynedale Park, Station Road, Corbridge, NE45 5AY
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The Corbridge Festival is a mid-summer music festival, tailor-made and lovingly crafted for the whole family. With its picturesque location, amazing music line up and magical atmosphere, this hidden gem of the North East could well be one of the highlights of the Summer! The festival is once again returning to Tynedale Park on the 7th & 8th July 2017 with a sophisticated mix of national treasures, guilty pleasures, great emerging talent and a spattering of true legends. Cast, Craig Charles, From The Jam, The Selecter, Lucy Spraggan, Keston Cobblers Club, Bloxed Beats, Coquin Migale and The Baghdaddies are just some of the bands coming to Tynedale Park. The festival also has dedicated kids zone, a fairground, workshops, street food, street food and much more. The compact nature of the venue ensures that everything is close; no long walks between stages and parking is near to the campsite, which is on the same site as the festival village/music arena. Parking is free and 2 nights camping are available. www.corbridge-festival.co.uk
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6th-9th July
MOUTH OF THE TYNE FESTIVAL Tynemouth Priory and Castle, Tynemouth
Mouth of the Tyne Festival takes place each summer in Tynemouth, with its main outdoor stage situated in a stunning coastal location by the Tynemouth Priory and Castle. This years acts include Elbow, Tom Odell and Billy Ocean, plus many more up and coming artists. The event will has four main locations: Tynemouth Priory and Castle, Whitley Bay Playhouse Theatre, Tynemouth Front Street and Tynemouth Station. Tynemouth Priory provides a beautiful coastal location for live bands and can accommodate up to 4,000 people each day. It is adjacent to the ruins of the Priory and Castle overlooking the picturesque King Edward’s Bay. Besides the nationally-known bands performing on the main stage, there is a very popular free jazz stage at the end of Front Street, which will be a blaze of activity throughout, and includes a programme of street performers, parades and the hugely popular children’s pageant. The Whitley Bay Playhouse will play host to live bands and musicians and Tynemouth Metro Station hosting a takeover for the duration, with dance troupes and a wide variety of musicians and performers. There will also be a designated ‘Early Years’ area for children featuring a storytelling, music and craft activities. Local food and craft stalls will line the station’s platform offering an array of artisan produce and decorative work. www.visitnorthtyneside.com/ whats-on/mouth-of-the-tyne-festival
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14th July – 6th August
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Baltic Square, Gateshead Quays, South Shore Road
21st - 23rd July
SUMMERTYNE AMERICANA FESTIVAL Sage, St. Mary’s Square, Gateshead Quays
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Celebrating the finest American roots music, this feel-good festival brings together some legendary artists, a whole bunch of rising stars and the best of the next generation for a weekend-long party and some UK only shows. Headliners taking to the stages at Sage Gateshead between 21 and 23 July include The Shires, William Bell, Beth Nielsen Chapman, Merle Haggard ‘s Strangers featuring Ben & Noel Haggard, Chuck Prophet, Jim Lauderdale, Sam Outlaw, Marlon Williams, Angaleena Presley, Jesca Hoop, Callaghan, Ashley Campbell, Worry Dolls, Jo Harman, Lisa Mills, Cath & Phil Tyler, Tim Eriksen, Earl Thomas, Amythyst Kiah, Savoy Cajun Band and many more. Call 0191 443 4661 for more details.
Quench your thirst for Summer with fun Summer days and long, hot Summer nights. A beautiful 1920s feel Spielgeltent on Baltic Square will play host to a vibrant and eclectic cultural programme of day time activities and evening events for adults, children, businesses and families. They will also have an indoor and outdoor bar, a lush beer garden for those long Summer days and nights, foodie pop-ups serving yummy street food and entertainment in the square. Q festival is an exciting new collaboration between Gateshead Council and Jesterval Comedy Festival. Jesterval was established in 2011 and over the past six years the festival has attracted performances from some of the UK’s most highprofile comics including Jason Manford, Patrick Monahan, Jason Cook, Chris Ramsey, Tom Stade, Luisa Omielan, Ed Byrne and Marcus Brigstocke. 2017 will be Jesterval’s fifth year on Baltic Square, continuing to be a huge success with audiences and becoming a highlight of the North East’s event calendar. In addition to Jesterval’s 45 comedy events, Q Festival will present a cracking cultural programme over 24 days. The festival will include daytime activities such as summer holiday children’s workshops from the likes of Artventurers; a baby rave from Chalk and performance from The StoryTeller. Summer evening events will be fuelled by a bar for adults; immersive cinema with Screenage Kicks; a Jumpin’ Hot Club gig; a Gin Festival weekender with Steampunk gin; adult crafting evenings and The Culture Vulture will be running an 80s disco so you can get your funk on! www.QFestival.co.uk.
29th July – 5th August
ALNWICK INTERNATIONAL MUSIC FESTIVAL
Alnwick Town Centre, Alnwick, Northumberland
Once again Alnwick will enjoy eight days of creative musical talent reflecting the diverse cultural riches of the UK and wider world. The festival will once again feature entertainment from across the globe, with acts representing Ukraine, Japan, Ireland, Africa, USA, Australia, Scotland, England and our very own Northumberland. The music will cater for all, with generes including Folk, Jazz, Blues, Celtic, Balkan, Americana and World Fusion and even live poetry. An array of workshops plus a tea dance and a family ceilidh will also add to the enjoyment. www.alnwickmusicfestival.com
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GOSFORTH PARK OUT OF SCHOOL CLUB Gosforth Park Out of School Club is a place where children and young people can enjoy themselves in a safe and stimulating environment, a place where they can relax and socialise before and after school, and during their school holiday clubs.
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osforth Park Out of School Club is a privately run out of school club, providing childcare for children aged from 4 years up to 13, and is based in Gosforth Park First School on Granville Road in the town. During term time the club take children from Gosforth Park First School, Broadway East First School, St Oswald’s RC Primary School and Gosforth East Middle School (check out their website for timetables, prices and further information). During the school holidays they take children from any school, again their website will give you up to date information on times and activities during the holiday periods. Since forming in September 1998, the school has grown from providing 16 out of school childcare places to the 90 that they currently provide. Before school the club now provide childcare for up to 65 children in the out of school club and, after school, they have up to 90 children. They use of the large school hall at Gosforth Park First School, with an area sectioned off for over 8 year olds and an upstairs classroom. Weather permitting, children can also use the extensive outdoor facilities, where a range activities are sure to keep them occupied and
in their element. The main ethos of the club is to provide an environment that is a fun place for children to visit and express themselves. Children learn through play, although the club are keen to stress their emphasis is not on education. They believe the children need time to unwind and relax out of school time, so they aim to provide an environment at their out of school club that is as different to school as possible. Many activities are on offer at each session, and the children get free choice in what they do With the summer holidays coming up, the club know how important this time is to children, and they want every day to be enjoyable. During the long summer school holiday, the club organise outings and in house workshops, as well as sports coaching and many other activities. During shorter school holidays they have themed activities appropriate to the time of year. So, whether it is term time, or summer holidays, you can be sure your children will enjoy the range and quality of activities and sessions available at the Gosforth Park Out of School Club. www.gosforthparkoutofschoolclub.co.uk
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HANDS ON FUN AT ROCKPOOL SCHOOL FOR AN EXCITING WAY TO LEARN ABOUT SEA LIFE, LET YOUR CHILDREN PAY A VISIT TO ROCKPOOL SCHOOL.
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est described as an attractive sea aquarium, a rockpool is an oasis at low tide for small sea-life creatures. Crabs, starfish, sea snails and many more marine species call rockpools home, and they are a fascinating environment to watch and study. Rockpools are an exciting way for children to learn about some of our sea life, but they can be quite hard to find. So, with this in mind, we are pleased to introduce you to a brand new Rockpool School, right here in the heart of the North East, allowing children to experience first-hand the wonderful creatures and sea life that call rockpools home. Rockpool School was establish in March 2017 by Nicola Everitt who, after seeing the pure joy and excitement on children's faces who live so close to the coast but never manage to experience rockpool animals first-hand, saw an ideal opportunity to give them that chance. She established the school (which is ran by locally qualified Marine Biologists) to give local children a hands on rockpool animal fun and learning experience, offering workshops, birthday parties and school visits. Nicola herself, has always been interested in our seas and everything within them, and regards herself extremely lucky to be in the process of completing her PhD in Marine Science. She has been very honoured to have been able to carry out cetacean research, offshore wind farm research and
possible impacts on surrounding marine life. She has also been able to work with, and train, both seals and sea lions. She is therefore very passionate to be able to share what she has learnt in a fun and educational manner. Sessions provided by Nicola are tailored to individual needs and workshop type, and include a variety of rockpool animals, including crabs, starfish, brittle stars, urchins, sea snails, hermit crabs and anemones. The individuals not only gain a hands on learning experience, they also learn amazing facts about these animals. She can tailor each workshop to every occasion, this may also include crafts, making of marine slime, crab lining, decorating treasure chests with sea glass and shells and many more. The school has already inspired many children to further their learning on this topic, with some even going on to attend Marine Biology Summer schools. The school has quickly earned a fantastic reputation, receiving 5 star rating from both schools and satisfied parents. Comments have included ‘very likely to recommend these session’, ‘very satisfied and would use the service again’, ‘children 100% benefit from the workshops’, ‘very pleasant staff and appropriate speak for the children's age’, ‘brilliantly interactive and hands on’. For more details about the school and upcoming events, visit www.rockpoolschool.co.uk or facebook.com/ rockpoolschool or call Nicola on 07704 336957.
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ANYONE FOR TENNIS?
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ummer and Wimbledon go hand in hand. The most famous tennis tournament in the world epitomises everything that is good about the British summer and, during Wimbledon fortnight, tennis courts all around the country see a huge rise in demand.
However, in recent years, more and more people are taking up the sport, not only in the summer months, but all year round and, with Andy Murray the reigning Wimbledon Champion and world number one, the sport has seen a real resurgence. With this in mind, we introduce you to a tennis club right on your doorstep, catering for all ages and all abilities. Gosforth Lawn Tennis club is a fantastic local venue, providing social tennis for every age group and every ability. If you are just starting your tennis career, are an experienced player looking to find a team to play for, or are simply seeking a place to enjoy a social game of tennis at a high quality venue, Gosforth Lawn Tennis Club is the ideal place. The club offers coaching sessions for all abilities, whether you are just taking up the sport and worried about making a fool of yourself, or just want to tweak your serve and backhand. The coaching team have over 50 years of combined experience, working with all standards and abilities, and is headed up by
Level 4 Senior Club Coaches. The coaching philosophy at the club is not to produce world class champions, but to turn out well rounded players that love playing tennis in a club environment and, if they play for their school, university, work or local club, they have done their job! Gosforth Lawn Tennis Club offers an extensive Junior Programme catering for players of all ages and abilities. Their junior programme is headed up by Andrew Reed (Level 4 Senior Club Coach) with the support of Carlos Caldeira (Level 4 Senior Club Coach) who are ably assisted by Level 1 coaching assistants, James Schofield and Cameron Haswell. The coaching programme is well supported, with the help of ten competition organisers, who provide regular competitive opportunities for junior players. All of their coaches are fully licensed with the LTA, have satisfactory CRB and are first aid approval. The programme typically caters for 80-100 junior players for all ages, who are supported by their coaches throughout their development. Competitive opportunities are provided through match play evenings, ratings tournaments, junior tournaments and league teams which cater for all standards. The clubs current programme consists of 15 sessions which are designed to suit the needs of the individual player. These sessions focus on players ‘all-round’ skills in Agility, Balance and Coordination, and the technical development of players, as well as an
introduction to competitive tennis. Coaching is also available for adults, both as part of a group session on an individual one-onone basis. If you are looking to play in a competitive environment, and to put your new skills in to a match situation, the club provides plenty of opportunities. They play every weekend on both Saturday and Sunday starting at 1pm, and on a Wednesday evening (summer time) at 6pm, where members join in the mixed play. There are also ladies and men’s practice evenings during the league season, giving opportunities for team selection. The club has 3 ladies, 4 men’s, several veterans teams, as well as junior teams entered in the local leagues. Memberships are available from only £120 per year, and juniors under 10 can join for as little as £12 per year! So, whether you are aiming to follow in Andy Murray’s footsteps, have a child interested in taking up the sport, or are simply looking to try and new sport and meet like-minded people, the Gosforth Lawn Tennis Club is the perfect environment for you! www.gosforthlawntennisclub.co.uk Gosforth Lawn Tennis Club, West Avenue Gosforth, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE3 4ES
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If you are looking for a hearty, home cooked breakfast or lunch, then we think we have found just the place in the heart of South Gosforth.
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hyme Square Café, based on Station Road in South Gosforth, serves a good selection of breakfast and lunch options, to eat in or take away, and is gaining a reputation locally for the quality of its food and levels of service. The emphasis at Thyme Square Cafe is on good honest home cooked food, made with fresh local produce and served up in good sized portions. The menu is full of breakfast and lunch choices, catering for everyone, from those with a healthy appetite, to those after a healthy choice. They have a range of breakfast options, hearty main dishes, a good selection of ciabatta melts, (including Kentucky chicken, jalapeno, chorizo and cheese, and bacon brie and cranberry), as well as Sunday lunches and an ever changing specials board. The specials board includes gluten free meals, lunches (Lentil Lasagne a particular favourite) and extra breakfast serving, including the ever popular Eggs Benedict. My wife and I visited one Saturday lunchtime after a morning of shopping around the town, and the cafe was buzzing with patrons. The café itself is bright but cosy, seating 24, and decorated with an eclectic range of vintage memorabilia. As I was feeling quite peckish, I opted for the Fully Loaded Burger, described as a half-pound burger made with steak mince, with bacon, cheese, mayo, tomato relish and gherkins. The burger comes with coleslaw and fries (that should fill the gap I thought!). My wife chose the Eggy
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Creamed Bagel stuffed with sausage and bacon and served with hash browns and beans, a brunch she thought not quite as filling as mine – that was until the dishes arrived! My burger was stacked full of homemade fresh ingredients, so big that, for the only time I can remember, I had to actually use a knife and folk to eat it! Chips were aplenty and decidedly homemade in taste, as was the side helping of coleslaw. My wife's bagel was tasty and very satisfying and set her up for the day.
The emphasis at Thyme Square Cafe is on high quality, home cooked food, with the minimum of fuss and maximum flavour. The emphasis at Thyme Square Cafe is on high quality, home cooked food, with the minimum of fuss and maximum flavour. They are passionate about local produce, and source local ingredients wherever possible, as well as constantly changing the menu to make use of whichever produce is in season. So, whether you are in the mood for a hearty breakfast, fancy a take away sandwich, or loooking for a home cooked Sunday Lunch, Thyme Square Café could be just the place! Thyme Square Café 5 Station Rd, Gosforth, NE3 1QD. Tel: 0191 285 4603 Facebook: Thyme Square Café
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SUMMER RECIPES
ALFRESCO SUMMER LUNCH Easy to prepare ahead - leaving you time to enjoy the party and (hopefully!) the weather
1 Bash the fennel and salt in a pestle and mortar to grind., then mix with the paprika and oil. Heat the oven to Mark 7/240 C. Put pork on a board and rub all over with the fennel mix. Transfer to a rack set in a roasting tin and cook for 20 mins.
SERVES 10 - 12
SLOW COOKED PORK SHOULDER
✻ 2tbsp fennell seeds
The result of long, slow cooking is ultra tender, smokyflavoured meat.
✻ 1 tbsp olive oil
2 Turn the oven down to Mark 1/140 C and pour 400ml water around the pork. Cook for 5-6 hours (or longer) until the meat is tender and falls off the bone.
bone, skin scored ✻ buns, to serve
3 Heat through the buns, shred the meat with 2 forks and let everyone dive in.
✻ 1 tbsp salt
✻ 1tbsp smoked paprika ✻ 3-4kg pork shoulder, on the
NEW POTATOES & CRISPY BACON So moreish- and you can never have too many ways to serve potatoes ✻ 1kg new potatoes ✻ 150g cubed pancetta ✻ 150ml buttermilk ✻ 1 1/2 tbsp soured cream ✻ 1 1/2 tbsp mayonnaise ✻ 1 tbsp each chopped parsley and snipped chives, plus extra chives, to serve ✻ 1 tbsp lemon juice ✻ 1 garlic clove, crushed
1 Boil the potatoes in salted water for 10 mins, until cooked, then drain. Fry the pancetta until crisp and set aside. 2 To make the ranch dressing, mix the buttermilk, soured cream, mayo, herbs, lemon juice and garlic in a bowl. Add the potatoes and mix well until coated. 3 Pile the potatoes into a serving dish and sprinkle with pancetta and chives.
WATERCRESS, FENNEL & ORANGE SALAD A cheffy-style salad that beats lettuce and tomatoes! ✻ 3 oranges ✻ 2 fennel bulbs finely slices ✻ 3 tbsp olive oil ✻ 2 tbsp Dijon mustard ✻ 2 x 30g bags of watercress ✻ small handful green olives
1 Segment the oranges over a bowl to catch the juice, squeeze out as much juice as possible. Toss the fennel in the juice, mix in the oil and Dijon mustard and season to taste. 2 Scatter the watercress, fennel and orange over a serving plate and drizzle over the extra dressing. Scatter with the sliced olives and serve.
RAINBOW SALAD COCONUT, MANGO & LIME This dressing works just as well with any raw shredded CUSTARDS veg you fancy. ✻ 2 raw beetroot, grated ✻ 3 carrots, grated ✻ 2 apples, grated ✻ 1 tbsp olive oil ✻ 4 tbsp mayonnaise ✻ 1 tbsp red wine vinegar ✻ 2 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce ✻ 2 tbsp Tabasco
✻ 1/2 white cabbage, finely shredded
1 To make the dressing, put the olive oil, mayonnaise, red wine vinegar, Worcestershire sauce and Tabasco in a jar with a lid, and give it a good shake until well combined. 2 Just before serving, mix all the vegetables together with the dressing to coat well
You could make these in shot glasses and serve them as canapes.
✻ 3 gelatine leaves ✻ 4 tsp golden caster sugar ✻ flesh of 1 large ripe mango, chopped ✻ 100ml tin coconut cream ✻ zest of 2 limes, plus juice of 1
1 Soak the gelatine in a bowl of cold water for 10 mins. Put the sugar in a small pan with 2 tbspwater and warm through over a low heat until the sugar dissolves. Squeeze the excess water out of the gelatin, add to the syrup and stir until it dissolves. 2 Put the mango in a food processor and blitz. Add the coconut cream, zest and juice of 1 lime and the gelatine mixture. Blitz again until smooth. Pour into small glasses or cups and chill until set. Decorate the puds with zest of te second lime.
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For the sponge:125g plain flour 125g raw crystallised coconut blossom nectar ✻ ¾ tsp bicarbonate of soda ½ tsp salt ✻125ml dairy free milk (I used Koko milk) 130g frozen peas ✻ 30g organic virgin coconut oil, melted 1 tsp vanilla extract ✻ 1 tbsp white wine vinegar zest and juice of 1 large lemon For the frosting: 50g dairy free spread ✻ 100g icing sugar juice of ½ lemon and ½ lime ✻ zest of 1 lime to decorate
METHOD
To make the sponge:
1. Preheat the oven to Gas mark 4, 180°C. Line the base of a 20cm round tin with non-stick baking paper and grease the entire tin with dairy free spread. 2. Boil the peas for 2 minutes, drain and run under cold water. Puree the peas with a hand blender until completely smooth. 3. Sift the flour, bicarbonate of soda and salt into a bowl and mix together. 4. Combine all the wet ingredients in a jug and pour onto the dry ingredients and mix together. Add the pea puree and mix thoroughly. 5. Pour the cake batter into the tin and bake in the oven for 25-30 minutes until a skewer inserted into the middle of the cake comes out clean. 6. Leave to cool in the tin for 5 minutes then turn onto a wire cooling tray to cool thoroughly.
To make the frosting:
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arriving every day. Find them on Facebook to keep up to date with the latest arrivals. Finally, Lateral Art, owned by Stephen and Fiona Greenway, sells artists materials from great brands that are often hard to find on the high street, as well as a wide range of artist’s papers and decorative and wrapping papers. The art range is accompanied by notebooks and journals from Leuchtturm 1917, Moleskine and Fabriano as well as Frenchic Furniture Paints and Decopatch papers, models and glues. The store wants to support local artists and run a monthly art competition. Visit www.lateralart.co.uk for further details. In an extension to the shop, The Lateral Art Studio allows the pair to offer classes in drawing and watercolour in the heart of Morpeth. The Studio is compact and allows small groups to get maximum benefit from sessions. They hope to grow their range of courses and welcome other artists, who may want to deliver courses, to use the studio. During the week, for a small hourly charge, the space is made available to local artists who just need a space to work or even just browse through their selection of art and craft books for inspiration. On Saturdays, and during school holidays, the Studio is used to provide drop-in sessions for all ages to enjoy the range of Decopatch products that the shop sells, visitors just choose their model and then use the Studio and its range of papers and glues to create a unique item to take home, or of course they can buy the materials to take home. Lateral Art can also provide Decopatch birthday party sets to give a creative alternative to party activities. Contact Stephen or Fiona if you are interested in attending or running classes or using the Studio on info@lateralart.co.uk So, next time you are in Morpeth, make sure you make time to venture off Newgate Street and explore the wonderful, unique, independent businesses in this wonderful setting. Packhorse Yard, Newgate Street, Morpeth, NE61 1AW
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LOOK YOUNGER & MORE RADIANT WITH A NEW TREATMENT AT HÀNA BEAUTY CLINIC
Dawn Wilson tries out the innovative Guinot Hydraderm Cellular Energy Machine, a new addition to the acclaimed Hàna Beauty Clinic in Whitley Bay.
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t’s perfectly natural to want to look as youthful as you feel inside. It is also important to know you have anti-ageing options that don’t involve surgery, expense or pain. Hydraderm Cellular Energy facials are an alternative to aesthetic medicine, such as Botox or fillers, with its range of anti-ageing, clinically proven treatments using a combination of Dynamic Ionisation, Thermal Energy and Lifting Stimulation. I was invited along to Hàna Beauty Clinic by Emma, the salon owner, to try this innovative new treatment. The clinic has yet again been awarded the status of Guinot Crown Salon 2017. This coveted title celebrates the highest achieving Guinot salons and spas in the UK and Ireland who demonstrate success, dedication and loyalty to the brand. By visiting a Crown Salon, clients can be confident that they are choosing a Guinot salon of the highest distinction with flawless principles in environment, customer care and treatment expertise, so I knew I was in good hands! My treatment began with a consultation on any issues I had with my skin, so Emma could target these areas. I have combination skin, but some really dry patches on my cheeks due to cold weather and central heating. Emma then left me to remove my top and lie on the bed, covering myself with a towel. She then began with a soothing welcome massage around neck and shoulders, followed by a thorough Cleanse and exfoliation. Next was the first step using the cellular energy machine, where Emma applied bespoke serum gels to my face, eyes, neck and décolleté. The gels were then massaged into my skin using metal rollers. Emma said that I might sometimes feel a tiny little charge of electricity over more sensitive areas however I feel nothing except the tiniest sensation under my nose, not remotely painful. These electrical charges cause the serums to be pushed into the skin and the current (dynamic ionisation) causes 'chaos ' within the cells waking them up, helping to regenerate and plump up the skin. Extraction of blocked pores/blackheads then occurs. The lift part of the facial is next, with lymphatic drainage
to remove toxins from the skin. Emma used the machine to stimulate my facial muscles, which tones and lifts muscles (this part can be done as a facial on its own as an intensive non-surgical face lift course). I could really feel my muscles contracting, so I knew it must be working! The final step was perfect for decongesting the skin, increasing the circulation and increasing energy within the cells, in other words giving you a real boost! Oxygenating cream is massaged into the skin with heated 'mini iron ' using thermal energy. This step was really soothing. Finally, Emma cleansed off all the products applied an eye and firming face mask, whilst giving me a wonderful hand and arm massage.
Afterwards my skin was glowing, fresh and smooth, I looked rejuvenated and rested! Afterwards my skin was glowing, fresh and smooth, I looked rejuvenated and rested! I'm still feeling the after effects a few days later, much longer than I've felt before from a facial. The cost of the facial I received was £92, and definitely worth the money, but prices start from as little as £50 for the Lift Facial, and they can be tailored to meet your specific needs. I would recommend giving the girls at Hana a call and they can advise you as to the best option for you. A course of treatments is advised for long lasting results, but a one off can be booked if you need a pick me up. (although I guarantee you'll be so pleased with how your skin looks and feels you'll really want to book more!) Why not take advantage of the offer on the advert opposite, and get 15% off any Cellular Energy treatment. Hàna Beauty Clinic, 24 Illfracombe Gardens, Whitley Bay, NE26 3SL. Tel: 01912971010 www.hanabeautyclinic.co.uk
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ITALIAN TREATS BY THE SEA Richard Wilson decided to pay a visit to Links Art Gallery, a delightful cafe with lots on offer
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n one of our many ‘blow the cobwebs’ morning walks along Whitley Bay beach, my wife and I decided to call in to Links Art Gallery for a satisfying breakfast and to set us up for our stroll. The Links Art Gallery is a unique art gallery and café located at Dukes Walk, Northern Promenade, Whitley Bay, ideally, situated between Whitley Bay town centre and St Mary’s Island. A ten minute wander along the beach will take you into the heart of Whitley Bay, or in the other direction to the historic and picturesque Saint Mary’s Lighthouse. The venue is home to a superb selection of art and gifts, all available to purchase, with the emphasis firmly on work by North East artists. We visited mid-morning on a Friday and there was a bustling atmosphere, with a number of tables and comfortable sofas already taken by couples and groups of friends. The walls are adorned with paintings, prints and photography from North East artists, and there is a fabulous selection of locally themed gifts. The café menu is heavily Italian influenced, with a good selection of ciabattas, salads and Focaccias, as well as Italian Breakfast specials, pancakes, soups and their extensive coffee and tea selections. I chose the Salsiccia, which is a toasted ciabatta with Cumberland sausage, caramelised onions and melted fontina cheese (a cheese I have never tasted before but am now a fan of!) whilst my wife opted for the Prosciutto, the Italian Stone Baked Focaccia filled with ham, emmenthal cheese and tomato.
Mine was a delicious fusion of flavours, extremely tasty and a real hearty filling – a definite thumbs up. My wife’s was fresh and packed with flavour, she particularly loved the fresh Italian bread. There is an appetizing choice of desserts, so it was an easy decision to try something sweet, but not as easy to select just one! After a lengthy deliberation I opted for the white chocolate and passion fruit cheesecake, whilst the Cannoli Siciliani filled with sweet ricotta cheese caught my wife’s eye. Both desserts were fresh and light and set us up for our morning walk. The café menu also has an extensive range of coffees and teas, and they are proud to be associated with Bristot, a world leader in the production of exclusive coffee. In order to achieve this prestigious blend their experts set about conducting extensive and important botanical and agronomic research by revisiting the original blends’ countries of origin. The result is an exclusive coffee, unrivalled and with limited production. Before we left, we browsed the array of gifts and accessories as well as the excellent selection of greetings cards. Links Art Gallery is the perfect place to enjoy a coffee and a light snack whilst perusing, and possibly treating yourself to, some local art and gifts. Links Art Gallery, Dukes Walk, Whitley Bay, NE26 1TP. Tel : 0191 447 5534. www.linksgallery.org
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Looking for a new hobby? Can you sing in tune, and are willing to learn? Read on! There is a song for everyone - Queen, Nat King Cole, Michael Buble; some Irving Berlin and some Beatles. Members pay £10 per month, and for that they receive music, teaching aids (teach track CDs/MP3s), performance outfits, excellent rehearsal facilities and support to learn how to sing to the best of their ability. None of the musical leadership receives any payment for their services – the choir is a team dedicated to musical enjoyment for all. New members are encouraged to learn at their own speed and become part of the performance ensemble when they and the Musical Director feel they are ready. There are no formal auditions, singers need to be able to sing in tune, hold their line, and be willing to learn.
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