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Create the home of your dreams with a visit to Build It Live this February
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McAlister Family Law wins Best Family Law Firm at the Talk of
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McAlister Family Law has been awarded the Best Family Law Firm
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Amanda McAlister, Managing Partner of the Alderley Edge and
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Head of Brand Strategy and Campaigns, media infrastructure – is particularly
Hai Bei Chen, for the announcement and significant as Virgin Atlantic will this year
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Altrincham chef launches crowdfunding campaign
meat and plant-based diets, the cookbook displayed in the cookbook; a £50 La
draws from French-born Olivier’s four Boheme voucher; a branded La Boheme
decades of experience in the culinary chef ’s apron; and a VIP invitation to
world, including 20 years at the helm of the book launch in September 2020.
the highly rated La Boheme restaurant Olivier hopes to replicate the success of
in Lymm. his popular debut cookbook, A Taste of
France in North West England, which sold
Aware of his nation’s perceived reputation out across the UK in 2012. Speaking of his
for producing overly complex recipes, the latest venture, he said: “My mission is to
head chef, who now lives in Altrincham, make Brits fall in love with French food
has designed the book with simplicity in again and A Taste of Home captures the
mind, hoping that it will become the essence of this, celebrating authentic home
On a mission to revive the British public’s ultimate guide to French home-cooking, cooking and battling the ‘fancy’ stereotypes
love of French home-cooked food, including professional ‘cheats’ to make French dishes are often associated with.
renowned Cheshire restaurateur the preparation process quicker and easier.
Olivier Troalen is launching a £50,000 Although the crowdfunding is due to go “The cookbook is a really special
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cookbook – A Taste of Home – that he attracted a significant amount of attention, and I look forward to inviting people
hopes will inspire households up and with over 300 people registering their to be a part of its journey through the
down the country to add French cooking interest before the new year. crowdfunding campaign.”
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St Ann’s Manchester Midnight Walk
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popular bee theme will be back this year St Ann’s to continue providing their St Ann’s is asking participants to support
and another familiar presence will be local specialist care to local patients and their it by pledging to raise £100 in Midnight
company Betfred, which is sponsoring families. “This year we’re hoping that Walk sponsorship this year. This amount
the 10km moonlit walk around some of Manchester city centre will be a bigger could fund its ambulance for a day or
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the sixth year. really is wonderful to see so many people session for one of its patients. Interested
coming together to have fun and show walkers can sign up to take part in the
Chief Executive of St Ann’s Hospice, their pride for our city and support for 10km moonlit stroll now by visiting the
Eamonn O’Neal, said: “Our Manchester Manchester’s hospice.” website mmwalk.org.uk or calling
Midnight Walk is a key date in our diary 0161 498 3631. A special early-bird rate
and with the number of supporters joining The walk starts at midnight and participants is available for keen walkers who book
us increasing every year, it’s clearly a will take on a 10km loop, which starts and their place by February 29th, 2020.
Travel bosses party with Peter Andre after scooping top award
Travel store on Wilmslow Road, Didsbury, store in Mold, North Wales, and now runs
met the Mysterious Girl singer at the Jet2 almost 40 stores across the North West
VIP conference for independent travel and North Wales region. Don and Lindsey
agents, held this year in Calpe on Spain’s were joined on the trip by Hays Travel
south eastern coast. North West Regional Manager, Toni
Smith, and manager of the firm’s Maghull
The three-day conference recognises the store in Merseyside, Emma May. They
hard work and commitment of the best were among more than 300 top performing
independent travel agents throughout the agents and delegates taken out to the AR
UK. Hays Travel North West took one of Diamante Beach & Spa in Calpe, Costa
the main prizes during the awards evening Blanca by tour operator Jet2.
Don Bircham and Lindsey Barber (pictured centre) for the best large independent travel
of Hays Travel North West collect their award from agency in the UK, winning it for the third Hays Travel North West is the main partner
consecutive year. The store received its of Hays Travel, based in Sunderland,
Peter Andre at the Jet2 VIP conference.
Travel bosses from a Didsbury store partied award from the popular performer and which is the UK’s largest independent
with Peter Andre after scooping a top TV personality himself and went on to travel agency. The firm’s owners, John and
award for the third year running at a enjoy many of the celebratory events laid Irene Hays, recently took over all 555
prestigious industry conference. Don on as part of the trip, including a fancy- Thomas Cook stores following the collapse
Bircham and Lindsey Barber of Hays dress party and the awards gala dinner. of the well-known travel brand.
Travel North West, which runs the Hays Don set up his business in 2000 with one
16 February/March 2020 | salutions.co.ukThe Clique 100 Club Manchester
The Clique 100 Club held their official launch party in the stunning penthouse suite at the Stock Exchange Hotel, Manchester
Previously known as theProfileClub, Clique Luxury Events acquired the prestigious business club at the end of 2019 and rebranded it the Clique 100 Club Manchester.
Membership of the club provides top-level business introductions at a range of VIP events, plus members have access to a package of benefits. Commenting on the
event, Sarah Restrick, Business Development Director of the Clique 100 Club, said: “It was a fabulous evening and a great opportunity to meet current members and
to introduce some new ones for 2020. Clique Luxury Events is delighted to add the club to their portfolio and pleased to have founder of theProfileClub, Barbara
Hallwood, continuing as brand ambassador for the Clique 100 Club. “Undoubtedly, the entertainment provided on the evening by the fabulous musicians –
String Infusion – was the icing on the cake.”
clique.co.uk
February/March 2020 | salutions.co.uk 17The Brown’s are back in town
Brown Bear Events sisters Charlie and Gina are back on home turf, and we sit
down with them to discuss how they’re more than ready to help you create
your next dream event
The events and lifestyle company, initially set up in Dubai in 2015, offers a wide range of services, so whether it’s full or part planning,
events assistance or onsite management, rest assured the sisters and their team can turn your fantasy into reality, leaving you and your
guests with experiences to remember and memories to cherish.
“At the time we launched, we had gained over 15 years’ experience within the events, hospitality and lifestyle industry whilst working for
other agencies based in both the UK and Dubai,” says Charlie.
18 February/March 2020 | salutions.co.ukCharlie and Gina both started out working But if they had to choose?
for one of the best North West events “Any event where we can work alongside
companies, where they were given the clients that have an open mind and who
opportunity to master the key event like to get as creative as we do. We created
planning skills required for the success a Mad Hatter’s Tea Party for a 21st, where
of any event. guests entered down a rabbit hole and
visited the bathroom through a maze of
“Working on both private and corporate oversized hedges – it was amazing,” Gina
events, such as weddings, birthday parties, recalls. “We also planned a ‘little princess’
bar/bat mitzvahs, gala and charity dinners christening, where guests entered through
worldwide, gave us a huge amount of an enchanted forest, crossed a wooden
“usually busy organising everyone else’s
perfect day, this is them at one of their own"
valuable experience across the globe,” bridge into a haunted forest, where they
Charlie tells us. Of course, there have been some well- were greeted by the Wicked Witch at
known clients along the way, including Snow White’s cottage and guided through
Then came the big move to Dubai. Russian billionaires and royal families, a maze created like an underground mine,
“When we relocated,” Charlie continues, but do they have any stand-outs? through a room of magic mirrors… and
“we both worked for one of the largest ended up at dinner! There was also an
worldwide communications agencies “With the nature of the job and the location African wedding, where guests entered
Edelman, focusing on events and PR. We of the company, we are very lucky to have through a tunnel of large African grasses
were educated within the corporate events experienced some amazing places across with hidden wildlife animations, animal
industry, where we learned key elements, the globe,” Gina explains, “from flying sounds, blinking eyes and rainfall until
such as events marketing, product thirty-five performers from across the they ended up inside an African tribal-
launches and brand activations, and how world to the Seychelles for a last-minute themed camp.”
to communicate to the world through the surprise 40th birthday party on a private
means of events.” beach, to a two-day Indian wedding in “Ultimately, charity events where guests
Marbella for 300 people, which included have dined in circus tents, been raised up
Following this, Brown Bear Events came dressing eight different locations within and down on trailers and are entertained
to life. the most limited time frame we have ever by celebrity performances are our
“It was time to focus our passion, experience worked with.” favourite,” smiles Charlie, “some have
and expertise on creating our very own even raised over £250,000 for charities!”
family-established events agency, Eldest sibling Charlie now heads up the
specialising in bespoke private event Middle Eastern side, whilst Gina Charlie concludes: “We often get asked
design and management,” adds Charlie. predominantly looks after UK and what it’s like working with family… we
Fast forward a very successful five years, European clients. But we wonder what were brought up in a family-run business
and the sisters can now say they have the their favourite events have been? and this has not only encouraged us to
ability to manage and organise events follow our dreams and passions, but has
across the globe, with the main focus “That’s a very difficult question,” laughs also allowed us to develop the same work
being on the UK, Europe and Middle Charlie, “every event is memorable for us, ethics and morals as our parents and
Eastern market. whether it’s a new challenge to overcome grandparents had within their successful
or an exciting new creative concept to past businesses. Alongside the benefits of
Charlie explains: “We’re known for our accomplish. Every event we create is us both excelling in different key areas, we
By Emily Fitzgibbons
destination weddings, but our UK weddings bespoke – starting with building a creative focus on carrying these skills and mentalities
are equally as popular. So, whether it be story alongside the client, which is then throughout the Brown Bear Events team,
nuptials abroad or on UK soil, we have implemented throughout the event on the which complements the overall running
you covered. In the UK especially, we’re in night; from the moment the guests arrive, and creativity of the company, leading to
high demand for private event planning.” to the very last firework at the end.” our overall success.”
brownbearevents.net | @brownbearevents
February/March 2020 | salutions.co.uk 19Rafael Amorim on Film
We chat to the Brazilian born videographer about his passion for capturing
those perfect moments
Originally from Sao Paulo, Rafael, who in 2016, and I haven’t looked back. The move Costume Ball, theProfileClub’s The Greatest
also boasts an Italian citizenship, is now has provided me with many opportunities Show, and our very own Salutions Winter
based in Manchester. His love for all and some brilliant memories!” Wonderland Charity Ball back in November.
things creative has been with him for
years. And like with many people in the industry, Whether it be as an assistant director,
there’s a standout memory for Rafael: runner, photographer or editor, Rafael can
“Back in Brazil, I used to work for one of either join an ongoing project or can help
the biggest film production companies “I’ve shot a lot of great things in my life,” you create one from scratch.
as an assistant director and production he says, “but a favourite, fresh memory
coordinator,” says Rafael, “filmmaking is of mine was at a recent wedding in Ibiza. From video books, editing and content
what I do, and storytelling is definitely I shot it with my partner by my side. The creation to podcasts, filming and production,
one of the things I can do for my clients!” place was stunning – the view and the his skillset is wide and varied and his
atmosphere of being in Ibiza over the experience is second to none.
So, after a successful career in South summer was unreal. Everyone was so
America, it took a big crash in the happy, and that’s what we aim to do – But most of all? The adoration for his job
Brazilian economy around five years capture people’s happiness and memories. shines through.
ago to spur the 37-year-old creative on Most importantly, the feedback from the
to pack up and move to the UK to couple after watching their video was “I love working with audio-visual
By Emily Fitzgibbons
become an entrepreneur on British soil. heart-warming… let’s just say there were production, it's something that I live and
tears of happiness!” breathe every day. In my opinion it’s not
“After the economy crash, I became a a job, it’s a lifestyle.”
freelancer in 2015,” says Rafael, “I then Last year, Rafael worked on some big
decided to make the big move to the UK hitting projects, such as the 2019 Maggie’s
Rafael is available for private, corporate and commercial events,
contact hello@rafaelamorim.uk or visit rafaelamorim.uk
20 February/March 2020 | salutions.co.ukOh, what a night!
Once again, the Salutions Winter Wonderland
Charity Ball was a huge success, raising much-
needed funds for Maggie’s Manchester and Papyrus
Thank you to everyone who joined us, to our valuable volunteers and to all of the staff
at The Midland Manchester. Huge thanks also to Darren Proctor for his persuasive
auctioneering skills and Sing Out Gospel Choir and Smooth Edge for keeping us
entertained throughout the evening. A special thank you to everyone who donated
raffle or auction prizes, including M&S for their extreme generosity, and to our sponsors
Nu-Form Fire UK, Turkish Airlines, VST Enterprises, Pabla+Pabla and Everything
Photography Rafael Amorim
Genetic – we couldn’t do this without you.
If you would like to buy a ticket, a table or sponsor this year’s
ball at The Edwardian Manchester on November 28th,
email salim@salutions.co.uk or call 0161 445 2883.
February/March 2020 | salutions.co.uk 21SPACEAP:
Building on a passion for creativity & sustainability
We meet Sonia Pabla-Thomas, founder of market (for which SPACEAP are best “We have been working with Green
Space Architecture + Planning (SPACEAP), known), in particular, extensions, full School Bali (with John and Elora Hardy –
on her practice’s 10-year anniversary to refurbishments, new-build projects, pioneers of ‘magical spaces, inspired by
discover more about its increasing success interiors and landscape in South Manchester. nature’) to roll out a series of Global Green
in creating contemporary, elegant and It has many repeat clients, who have Schools to develop their global identity,”
sustainable architecture for both the enjoyed the process so much that they says Sonia. “To date, and as part of the
residential and commercial market have commissioned SPACEAP to develop Green School international design team,
further properties, and most of the we have developed the Concept Design
New Space practice’s new work is from referrals. along with Atelier One for Green Schools
Sonia is sat inside her newly refurbished in New Zealand and South Africa.
Didsbury studio, cockapoo Snoop by her Words of fatherly wisdom
side (“he’s like my shadow”). Her warm, Sonia worked with John McAslan + “Our practice is committed to design
open and instantly engaging character is Partners in London and was an associate excellence and creating environments
at odds with the characteristically austere at the large commercial practice Sheppard inspired by nature. We take the knowledge
atmosphere of your typical global Robson in Manchester before forming gained from Green School and apply it to
architectural firm. SPACEAP is responsible SPACEAP just over 10 years ago. During
for bringing projects to life in many sectors her time at McAslan, she was project
across the globe and the practice’s first architect for the award-winning Creative
home (over a decade ago) was coincidently Arts Building in Altrincham South
an office shared with Didsbury Magazine. Trafford College. Sonia’s large-practice
background means she’s as comfortable
“Back then, one of our first residential working on the large-scale, multi-million-
projects was a converted and extended pound projects as she is a family home.
derelict 19th-century farm house in a
Chorlton conservation area,” reveals We wondered where Sonia’s passion for
Sonia, “which perfectly showcased the design came from?
SPACEAP vision – combining modernism
with the period style of the existing villa, “I really loved art but coming from a
underpinned with renewable technology, family of lawyers (maternal side) and
including photovoltaics and solar thermal engineers and architects (paternal side),
panels, underfloor heating, high-efficiency my father wanted me to do something
glazing, a heat-recovery system and a vocational. He believed it would always be
grass roof.” far more challenging for me as a woman in
a male-dominated world and that a career-
The finished house was a bold, contemporary focussed degree would give me a head
project that set a precedent in the local start. So, based on his advice and at the
area, which SPACEAP have continued to last minute, I chose to study architecture
build upon since. The build received lots at uni rather than fine art.
of press attention; the Manchester Evening
By Lisa Symonds | Photography Mat Wright Photography
News published an article about it and “My father always told me I could do
called it ‘The house that stops the traffic’. anything. At the end of the second part of
By working out of the building, SPACEAP’S my studies, he had a stroke. The only time
clients could see first-hand the endless he moved in hospital was when I showed
possibilities the practice was capable of. him my term paper. He died the day I
told him I’d passed. We had a special
“It’s still one of my favourite buildings!” relationship, I am where I am – doing
says Sonia. the best job in the world – through his
nurturing and guidance.”
Space to thrive
The practice has recently relocated; leaving Inspired by nature
their former Chorlton base and returning On an international scale, SPACEAP has
to Didsbury – The Old Town Hall on been fortunate to have collaborated on
Lapwing Lane to be precise. Expansion some phenomenal projects alongside a
is mainly due to success in the residential series of inspiring teams.
26 February/March 2020 | salutions.co.ukprojects closer to home. Issues such as Space invaders demand great design. We have helped so
climate change mean it is critical to design Closer to home, Sonia’s seven-strong team many clients in south Manchester realise
responsibly and maintain a sustainable are currently working on houses, bars, their dream homes even if they haven’t
environment. restaurants, mill and barn conversions built before.”
and new-build office buildings.
“We have continued to work collaboratively Indeed, any fears are soon allayed when
with Elora Hardy and have collaborated on “Nowadays, homeowners, particularly they touch base with SPACEAP:
a further two hotels for the Potato Head young professionals, have a design-led “From planning to interiors, we tailor-
Group.” eye for development,” explains Sonia. make a scope of services; everything is
“Programmes such as Grand Designs and geared towards clients’ needs and budget,
SPACEAP has also collaborated with the platforms such as Pinterest and Instagram and there is no obligation. Developing a
late Ingo Maurer and Atelier One to have really changed the way the average bond between client and architect is
produce the Broken Egg auditorium in homeowner thinks, and good design is at important, because these projects go on
Inhotim, Brazil. their fingertips. This is great news for us for at least a year, sometimes more, it needs
as architects – working with clients who to be a headache-free, exciting journey!”
Complete house refurbishment and extension in Wilmslow.
February/March 2020 | salutions.co.uk 27Space – the next frontier “A lot of women drop out of the industry Building on the site for the school and
Sonia reveals that the practice has seen a after having children,” she reveals with also sponsors its netball team.
distinct upturn in homeowners deciding regret.
to revamp rather than sell: A Space for everyone
Sonia and her husband Neil Thomas MBE “We want everyone from homeowners
“With house prices in Didsbury having (founder and director of Atelier One) have to developers to drop in, have a drink…
increased by 39.72 % over the past decade, three daughters – Grace (13), Eva (12) and our door is always open,” smiles Sonia.
and with soaring house prices in South Darcie (9) – and, she beams proudly, each
Manchester – the average detached house of them wants to have a career in “We want to create a thoroughly enjoyable
is £592k and stamp duty at 5% – many of architecture! experience for all our clients. Once
our clients are turning to extending and projects are finished, lots of clients want
refurbishing their properties to create “SPACEAP converted the basement at to do it all over again! Design needn’t be
their dream homes rather than moving.” our children’s primary school (Chorlton a headache and we’re here to wear lots of
C of E) into an arts-base space on a not- hats – from designer to therapist – to help
Sonia explains how refreshing it is that for-profit basis,” adds Sonia. “The Arts you enjoy it!”
the Government is providing tax relief to Base increased the teaching area of the
enable more firms to research and develop school by 25% by ingeniously converting SPACEAP’s new studio is based in the
more complex projects that otherwise a damp, poorly ventilated, badly lit, heart of West Didsbury, so if you have
would be too costly to explore for a small underused basement into a workable any questions or need to speak with an
practice. She too welcomes the increased space. Cutting the ribbon was the proudest architect about your next project, give
size limits for extensions (under permitted moment.” them a call or arrange an appointment
development) that have now been made with Sonia or one of the team of architects
permanent by the Government. The practice has just received planning on the numbers below or visit the website
approval to erect a new Early Years www.spaceap.com
“Many of our projects are no longer
subject to lengthy periods in planning,
which is a welcome relief when time is
of the essence.”
Family matters
Of life inside the SPACEAP office, Sonia says:
“I’ve worked in the corporate world.
There’s a lot of expectation not to leave
the office and to work until midnight.
It’s unnecessary and outdated. A strong
work-life balance is far more effective and
gets the best out of people. We are very
much a family here.”
As a mum of three, she also supports
flexible working.
Are you looking to start your own Grand Design and need advice from
an architect? The practice is holding a Saturday Drop-In for all Didsbury
Magazine readers on February 29th between 10am-2pm. Call the office on
0161 7132718 and quote LOVESPACE to book your free consultation.
SPACE | ARCHITECTURE+PLANNING
The Studio, The Old Town Hall, Lapwing Lane, Didsbury, Manchester M20 2NR
0161 713 2718 | 0781 000 8333 | info@spaceap.com
_spacearchitecture SPACE Architecture+Planning @_SPACEAP
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Alcohol. A misunderstood source of vitamins. Who knew?
By Catherine Saunders. Read more at www.ladymuck.style
Arriving home last Friday, after a week of when a person drinks one of these strong soil or high-quality compost and rotted
gruelling meetings in London, all I wanted beers, they actually reinforce their intestinal manure to give them the best start. Plant
was to get into my PJs, grab the Häagen- army of microscopic defenders with them in the sunniest spot you can find, and
Dazs and curl up with Netflix, safe in the millions of these pathogen-busting booze each plant should reward you by flavouring
knowledge that Lord Muck was at the gym. microbes. up to 20 and 30 gallons of beer. Vertical
Imagine my surprise, then, to be welcomed space is the key, as even the dwarf varieties
home with a very loud, drunken refrain of So, clearly their Lordships had decided to grow to at least eight feet, whilst commercial
‘beer… beer… glorious beer…’ coming ditch their New Year resolution to hit the varieties to around 20 feet. So, make a tepee-
from his man-cave. Peering nervously in, gym three times a week and instead, had like structure from three bamboo canes for
I spied his Lordship and Lord Atwood busied themselves setting up their own the hops to grow up. UK supplier Willingham
sprawled across the sofas, a mountain of microbrewery. From the look of things, Nurseries (willingham-nurseries.co.uk)
empty beer bottles at their feet, weird- they’d spent a fortune on equipment, stocks many varieties, and Prima Donna
looking lab equipment on the pool table tasked Lord Atwood with finally putting (First Gold) is a good dwarf variety for
and some sad looking plant rhizomes in his biochem degree to good use and spent beginners, and if you have room, a
the corner. a bacchian day taste testing but had commercial variety like Fuggles is a good
seemingly forgotten that planting the choice. Hop plants can be planted in spring,
Spotting me out of his one eye still capable hops rhizomes was a rather crucial part with the plants reaching their full height by
of focusing, Lord Muck staggered towards of their madcap scheme. summer, when they will sprout feathery
me, waving a newspaper, slurring something buds that look a little like mini horse
unintelligible. Grumpily grabbing it from Leaving them to sleep it off, I headed off to chestnut cases. After a few weeks, these will
his excited paws, I spotted the headline and research the hop-growing. Didn’t take me grow into flowers and ‘cones’ will be ready
instantly understood the carnage before me: long to discover that hops can indeed be for harvesting around September and as
grown easily by amateurs right here in the hops are perennial plants, they will return
‘STRONG BEERS GOOD FOR YOU. UK, as our mixture of warm, wet summers year after year. Result. For the actual
FACT.’ and cool winters make British hops earthy brewing process, head to brewuk.co.uk
and especially good for flavouring traditional
Apparently, some scientist had discovered beers like stouts, bitters and porters.
that strong Belgian beers, which are Right. Must dash. Just heard his Lordship
fermented twice, actually contain as many Hop plants can be grown in large pots hunting for more Belgian beer to taste
gut friendly probiotics as some organic placed three feet apart; they prefer deep, test…
bio-yoghurts; his research claiming that well-drained loams, so use well-mulched
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