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FEB 2022

FEATURES 21: HAIL THE ALE

With Sheffield Beer Week just around the corner, we pay tribute to the beer scene in the Steel City and across the region by speaking to a selection of brewers, retailers, photographers, event organisers and more.

11: GET YER VOTES IN

Yussir, it’s back. After a two-year hiatus, the Exposed Awards returns to biggup everything great and good about this wonderful city of ours. We’ve got the lowdown on this year’s event plus details on how you can cast your vote.

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One of the city’s most distinctive looking boozers, The Ship Inn, makes a welcome return to the shores of Kelham Island.

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This month, our regular spotlight on a Sheffield independent shines a light on hidden gem and bangin’ brunch spot, Island.

56: GETTING INTO THE SPIRIT Bringing a touch of glitz and glamour to the Broomhill drinks scene, we pay a visit to recently opened cocktail bar Boulevardier for a snazzy tipple or two.

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Beer is a big part of the many cogs and gears that make the Steel City go round. As such, it makes up a significant part of our wider cultural identity and for many Sheffielders, myself included, local beers and breweries provide a distinctly personal sense of home and belonging. When I think of Stones (Stoowens) Bitter, I see my dad taking a couple of cans to share with my grandad at Heeley Bank Care Home in what seemed like a lifetime ago. The merest sip of Pale Rider reminds me of early teenage jaunts around Kelham Island with pals, old boys beyond our years with cheap pints of real ale and pork pies perched on the table. Abbeydale Moonshine transports me to various late nights spent under the heaters in the Washy beer garden, and Bradfield Blue has me sardined into the Porter Cottage on Christmas Eve, wondering whether getting another in is worth a thick head on Christmas Day. It’s evocative stuff, and we’re right to be proud of a fine brewing heritage in this city. It’s a tradition that’s being kept in constant good nick by an enviable selection of OGs – Abbeydale, Bradfield, Kelham Island et al – and buffeted by a slew of exciting younger breweries such as Heist, Little Critters, St Mars of the Desert, Triple Point, Neepsend Brew Co and others who’ve added their talents to the mix over the last five years or so. (That was by no means an exhaustive list before you @ me). When you combine a solid selection of local breweries with plenty of beer-savvy pubs, bars, retailers and events, you get a thriving beer city and a strong community built around it.

Since 2015, Sheffield Beer Week has been celebrating just that: the region’s proud beer culture and the hardworking people and businesses behind it. We were delighted to hear the event will be returning in person following a Covidenforced switch to virtual last year, so in celebration we’ve compiled our own hoppy tribute this month – a small snapshot of the local scene where we showcase brewers, retailers, event organisers, photographers and various other things that help to make Sheffield a great place for great beer.

The rest is your usual medley of news, reviews, previews and spotlights on local independents. Once you’ve finished up, be sure head over to sheffieldbeerweek.co.uk and see what takes your fancy.

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SHEFFIELD BEER WEEK

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After a tumultuous 2021, Sheffield Beer Week is set for a welcome return to the city from 7 – 13 March, providing a much-needed boost for the city’s hospitality and brewing sector.

As in previous years, Sheffield’s craft beer festival Indie Beer Feast, a celebration of great independent craft beer with brewery bars, street food, low intervention wines and fine cider, will kick off the event, this year at the all-new venue of Trafalgar Warehouse on 4 and 5 March.

The week will again focus on familiar strands of Beer and Food, and

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Community and Heritage, along with additional strands including Harrogate Beer Week collaborations, Out & About (@outandaboutsheff), who help crate welcoming spaces for everyone in the beer scene, International Women’s Day events, and a celebration of the festival’s access to vital green spaces under The Outdoor City banner.

Sheffield breweries Heist Brew Co and Lost Industry will also be brewing up beers for International Women’s Collaboration Brew Day (@IWCBD / unitebrew.org) on International Women’s Day – 8 March (look out for additional events).

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UPFRONT EXPOSED AWARDS

EXPOSED AWARDS 2022: VOTE NOW! Ladies and gents, we’re just a few months away from the return of our annual do bigging up the very best of Sheffield – and it’s now time to have your say!

All you need to do is scoot over to exposedmagazine.co.uk, fill out your choices before the closing date on 11th April and we’ll announce shortlists the following day.

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It’ll be the usual big night craic, taking place at Peddler Warehouse on Thursday 19th May and bigging up the best of the local scene spanning food, drink, culture, fashion, music and beyond – with all winners on the night chosen by you lovely lot, the Exposed readership, and a handpicked selection of local judges with expertise across a number of sectors: Franz Von (musician), Xanthe Palmer (BBC Radio Sheffield), Heather Paterson (SAYiT), Alex Deadman (Tramlines) and Mark Mobbs (Sheffield City Council).

Brought to you with the invaluble help of our lovely sponsors When does voting open?

Voting is open now and you’ve got up until 11th April to cast your votes. Once the votes are counted, we’ll announce the shortlist for each category. The votes are split 50/50 between you guys and the judging panel (the Strictly method).

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Tickets are £40 a pop (£20 standing), which includes entry to the awards, drinks on arrival and food from a range of street food traders – as well as plenty of live entertainment to get you in the party mood.

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SHEFFIELD FC GET YOUR HANDS ON HISTORY Sheffield FC release limited edition Silver Anniversary print To celebrate 165 years of the world’s oldest football club, renowned Sheffield artist Joe Scarborough has produced a set of 25th anniversary limited edition prints of his iconic 1997 painting depicting the history of Sheffield FC. The issue will be limited to 200 prints, handsigned by Joe himself and each one comes with description of the painting written by the artist and a Certificate of Authenticity.

“This painting by Joe Scarborough was commissioned while we were at Don Valley Stadium,” explains Sheffield FC chairman Richard Tims. “So, it’s quite apt that we’re republishing this print now as we plan to relocate back to the city. In Joe’s inimitable style it details the nomadic existence of the world’s first football club.”

Joining the Scarborough print will be an extremely rare and limited issue from fellow Steel City artist Pete McKee, after five copies of his painting celebrating the club’s 150th anniversary were rediscovered in the club’s archives.

“The McKee painting is a real collector’s item, with only five copies now available,” says Richard.

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based at our current ground in Dronfield. These two pieces nicely complement our recently revamped Made in Sheffield range – everything from Wentworth Pewter engraved tankers to hip flasks and trinket boxes.”

If you’re looking to bag a bargain, this season’s popular kit designed by famed Dutch football brand Copa is now on sale reduced to £30 for adult first team strips and £22 for training kit. As ever, the best way to support the world’s oldest football club is joining a worldwide community of football fans by becoming a club member. For a cost of either £2.50 a month or £30 a year, new members receive everything from a monthly newsletter and shop discounts to a club scarf and badge.

“Running football clubs in this day and age is a challenge, especially at non-league level,” Richard tells us. “We don’t have the television and advertising revenue of professional football, so being able to ship our merchandise and sign up members from around the world is very important; we want everyone interested in football heritage to have the chance of owning a slice of history.”

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UPFRONT

SHIP AHOY!

One of the oldest pubs in city, The Ship Inn sits resplendent at the gateway to Kelham Island and, despite being closed since July 2021, continues to stir up a torrent of affection from residents hoping to see its long-awaited return. The good news for those Ship Inn stans is new owners have breathed fresh life into the old place, officially reopening on 25 February.

History is etched into the Ship’s original brown tile facade, most obviously with a silver heritage plaque on the building’s front, but less well known may be the story of two smugglers who, when the Dale Dyke Dam burst its banks in 1864, met their end in secret underground tunnels that led to the pub from the River Don, drowning as the infamous floods swept down into the valley.

It is said that one of these tragic characters, Charlie, continues to haunt the pub and down the years there have been numerous sightings. Luckily for Charlie, he will now have some new companions to share the pub with, as the team behind The Bar at Yellow Arch and The Millowners Arms have joined forced to resurrect the boozer (sadly, not poor old Charlie), restoring it to its former glory.

The new landlords are hoping to emulate “IT’S GOING the vibe of popular Camden boozer and Amy Winehouse haunt The Hawley TO BE MORE OF Arms, offering somewhere to come as A TRADITIONAL your first or last stop on a Kelham crawl, BOOZER, or a comfortable space to spend the day.

BUT NOT A The interior remains predominantly the same, but the new owners tell us they are TRADITIONAL focusing on a return to ‘good beer and KELHAM good tunes’. I mean, what more could BOOZER. IT’S you want?

Frisby of Reyt Bluesy Ltd, GOING TO HAVE Russell who run The Bar at Yellow Arch, told MORE OF A Exposed: “We want to give that extra VIBRANT CITY point of entry into Kelham Island.

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Gardeners Rest on one side, the Riverside right down the other end, and this completes the triangle.

“It’s going to be more of a traditional boozer, but not a traditional Kelham boozer. It’s going to have more of a vibrant city centre pub feel.”

Stephen Myerthall added: “We used to come in all the time as we used to live next door, so it used to be our local. It was always a place where you could come and have a nice pint, sit in a corner have a nice chat, and it was always buzzing. It’s a bit quirky as well, which we like.

I think there’s just a bit of a gap in the area for an alternative kind of pub. It is one of the heritage pubs in the area and it’s obviously been here for years and years, and it was a shame to see it close, but with us as operators, we believe we can do it justice and get it right.”

“We really want to turn it back to that nice neighbourhood pub. Good beer, perfect serves, friendly people, and friendly service.”

The extensive premium beer offering will include four rotating cask lines, as well as premium lagers, ciders, proper pints of Guinness on tap, and you’ll even be able to grab a pint of the rarely spotted (in Kelham, at least) John Smiths.

The car park at the back will remain, and they have plans to update the courtyard area, giving it more of a Yellow Arch feel, with high quality heaters and fixed seating.

“We want to cater for everyone,” says Stephen, “but still include that Kelham Island buzz about beer and craft.

It’s important that we’re still appealing to the boozer drinkers who are after a pint of mild. We want to be open for everyone.”

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As well as the good beer, the other main element for the new owners is the tunes and, in keeping with the Hawley Arms vibes, they plan to spin indie and alternative, mixed with a bit of blues and anything else the owners think is good, basically. They also plan to have live music, with acoustic acts at the weekends, lo-fi DJs and a much welcome return of the quiz.

Russell said: “I used to love going to the Frog and Parrot back in the day. Everyone in there was in a band and would all hang out together. We’d like to see a bit of that in here.”

“We’re really excited, and it’s great for other business around us. I personally love it, and it’s the kind of boozer I always imagined owning when I was younger. We can’t wait to get everyone in.”

Join the scrum for the new bar with all the Six Nations games being shown live on the big screen. For more info, chuck them a follow on socials listed below.

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In recent years, Kelham Island Museum’s hospitality offering has been revolutionised by a crack team of independent operators, and if you’re anything like us, you’ve probably already sunk a few pints in the former museum-exhibit-cum-pub The Millowners Arms. What might have passed you by though, is that the same operators have also transformed the next door café, creating Island, a hidden gem in the heart of Kelham. We caught up with Operations Manager Amy Hagues to find out what’s on offer.

So, nice, easy place to start: give us the lowdown on Island?

You can find Island on the grounds of Kelham Island Museum, next to our pals at The Millowners Arms. We’re a fully licensed cafe serving up breakfast, brunch and lunch, but it’s not your typical museum grub! Think wild mushroom benedict, washed down with a speciality coffee and a blood orange spritz.

“WE’RE LUCKY ENOUGH THAT WE HAVE A LARGE OUTDOOR COURTYARD WE SHARE WITH THE MILLOWNERS ARMS WHICH WAS BRIMMING WITH BRUNCHERS ONCE THE FIRST LOCKDOWN WAS LIFTED, REGARDLESS OF THE WEATHER.”

Sounds delicious! So, is it just the food that makes Island different to other museum cafes?

It’s not just the food. When you think of a museum cafe, you’re not excited by it it’s just a practical option. But we wanted to challenge that with our cosy interior, contemporary menu and attention to detail.

Island is a bit of a hidden gem, then. What has the reaction been like from museum goers when they discover the café?

It’s been great! It’s always fun to hear the delight as they walk in and realise that it’s not a typical museum cafe. We get a lot

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of compliments on the food and coffee, not only because it’s amazing, but also because they’re just so surprised.

What other things does the café offer that people might not be aware of?

Cafe by day, events venue by night! It seemed like a shame that our beautiful venue was sitting empty every night, especially as we already have an extensive bar menu including draught beer taps, so we now offer private hire for the space in the evenings. So far, we’ve hosted wedding receptions, milestone birthdays and corporate socials. Also, parking! That’s quite a rarity in Kelham but we have a car park which we share with the museum so it’s easy to visit us.

Island opened just before the pandemic. How did you adapt through the various lockdowns?

We’re lucky enough that we have a large outdoor courtyard that we share with The Millowners Arms and it was brimming with brunchers once the first lockdown was lifted, regardless of the weather. It was really nice to have that local support.

How do things feel in the café now that restrictions have been lifted?

It’s really exciting as we feel like we’re beginning to establish ourselves as more than just Kelham Island Museum’s cafe. We have lots of lovely regulars and welcome people from all walks of life. It’s a large space so people feel comfortable here.

What else can we expect in the future?

Lots of things! We’re putting together our Afternoon Tea menu which I think will be a great addition to our usual service and will be perfect for celebrations like baby showers and birthdays. You can also expect a new Spritz menu which runs alongside our Bottomless Brunch offer.

Discover Island in Kelham Island Museum, Alma Street, Sheffield S3 8RY @islandkelham

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sheffield beer week 2022

HAIL TO THE ALE DID YER KNOW? Within Sheffield, around 400 different, unique beers are available in the city’s pubs on a typical day.

Sheffield is a city of makers. Innovation and creativity courses through this land like the River Don itself. You can trace this culture of creating back to the ‘little mesters’ of yesteryear, self-employed craftspeople who, working alone or in small groups, would earn a living making state of the art cutlery and tools in workshops dotted throughout the city.

Those days are gone now, but the makers’ spirit has remained and can be seen clearly across a range of sectors: art, music, food, events, theatre, digital, manufacturing, to name but a few.

However, there aren’t many industries which reflect the city’s knack for artisan flair quite as well as its brewing scene. At last count, there are 26 functioning breweries within the city boundaries, from longstanding favourites such as Abbeydale,

Bradfield and Kelham Island to exciting newcomers like Heist, Little Critters and Saint Mars of the Desert.

Working in tandem with these producers is a truly enviable selection of traditional pubs, modern bars, tap houses, public events, specialist beer shops and more, all of which makes for a diverse, thriving drinks scene that Sheffielders can be truly proud of.

With Sheffield Beer Week making its welcome return to the city, we pay timely homage with a small tribute to the local beer scene, meeting and interviewing a handful of the makers and creatives who make it all come together. Like many others, it’s an industry that’s been hit hard by the last two years, so please remember to support your local breweries, boozer and bottle shops whenever you can!

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meet the brewers

LITTLE CRITTERS Exposed speaks to Joe Lockrobin, head brewer of award-winning Sheffield microbrewery Little Critters. Photo: Ross Jarman How did you get into the brewing scene?

Unlike many other brewers, I never really brewed at home. My way into it was working in bars; I worked in Leeds and the beer scene was quite advanced over there, so that was my route in.

Brewing started for me as I began working at Little Critters. I was taught by the brewer who worked there at the time and had various bits of guidance until October 2019, when I took over the brewery side of things.

What was it that drew you into it as an industry?

The beer. *Laughs*. But when I first started out in brewing, it felt like I had been given some good career advice as it really fitted my skill set. There’s hard work to be done, which I’m not shy of, and you have to be quite methodical in how you work, which also suits me nicely.

ethos, another important part of that is not taking ourselves too seriously; I think that’s important for us as a brand and hopefully that comes through.

Little Critters are known primarily for dark beers – stouts and porters. Is that still the onus moving forward?

I think so, but it depends really. The boss likes stouts, and we seem to be able to make them well. Personally, I’d like to start having a good crack at some nice pales. I sent one out recently for tinning and it’s a good one. It’s called Macaw Blimey, a double IPA at 7.7%. When you make something strong, you can afford to use more hops in it, so it’s a nice, hoppy, fruity pale.

We, Little Critters, see ourselves as an introduction to craft beer, almost like a stepping stone. .

What defines craft beer to you? It seems a pretty vague term at times.

Well, it seems everything can be craft. I think when something becomes fashionable it gets jumped on a bit, which is fine, of course. But what is craft? So, yesterday when we were chopping up smoked chillies for our new brew – that felt pretty crafty. Then other days we might be making our 4.2% blonde, a beer we’ve been making every week for five years and sell by the bucketload. It’s not necessarily an easy definition. We, Little Critters, see ourselves as an introduction to craft beer, almost like a stepping stone. We started off as a cask brewery, which ultimately is real ale, but then lockdown came in, so we diversified and went tinning. Now we have those two ways to market. Cask took a hit last year, so the tins really balanced it out and saved us really.

Is that a bit of a brand ethos then – providing an introduction to craft for people who might be not see themselves as craft beer drinkers?

I suppose so. I think there’s a massive market there for it, appealing to people who are just getting into craft beer, or those who are maybe a bit put off by the beard-stroking IPA eulogising.

I guess you could call it a palatable craftiness. Regarding the

What’s your most popular beer at the moment?

It’s a tough one. The beer we brew the most of is probably a blonde, but we’re really known for our hazelnut milk stout, Nutty Ambassador. We’ve got a fantastic one called Great Danish, an 7.4% maple and pecan stout that’s absolutely banging. We’ve got a 10% chocolate and caramel stout, Mallard Reaction, which we released just before Christmas. For me, they’re really, really decent stouts of ours.

Take us through the process of an idea for beer formulating to being produced?

Matt [managing director] is the main ideas guy. We’ll discuss a few ideas, pick something we think will sell, discuss a name, and then send what we have to Jim Connolly, the artist who does our designs, and he’ll normally come back some great stuff. What I usually then need to do is take a recipe, tweak it and sort of translate it onto our kit. I think everyone’s brew kit is a bit idiosyncratic, so there’s a bit of a process there too.

Which Sheffield venues will people be able to find Little Critters in?

Tin-wise, we go to most of the beer shops you’d imagine. Beer Central are great advocates, the Dram Shop in Walkley takes loads and Hop Hideout take some too. Cask kind of goes all over – we sell particularly well in Nottingham and towards Leeds/ West Yorkshire way.

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There are more

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meet the newcomers

HYMN TO NINKASI Next up, we grabbed a beer with Andrew and Nathan, brothers-in-law who opened craft beer bottle shop and bar Hymn to Ninkasi in the heart of Little Kelham a few months ago. Photo: Ross Jarman What was behind the decision to open Hymn to Ninkasi?

N: Me and Andrew had spoken about doing something like this for a while. I guess lockdown gave us a bit of headspace to put a business plan together, and then we started looking for a location. We found this unit and it really stood out: interesting shape, based in Kelham Island, a popular beer area. It seemed to fit.

A:Yeah, we’d been talking about it for a long time, but I suppose three years ago we started talking about this kind of model.

N: Craft beer was really booming, an innovative industry growing up and down the country, plus the fact we both love our beer. There’s so much out there now, it’s actually one hell of a job to curate it, to bring it all together and balance out our offering. We also wanted to bridge the gap between craft beer people and people who might prefer other stuff, but without losing our identity, so we offer a good selection of spirits and wines, too.

N: We know them, or at least a good chunk of them. In terms of a more general culture shift, people have moved away from multinational corporations to independent businesses when they can. This industry is a good example of that.

On a personal level, what sort of beers are you into?

N: I love IPAs. But I also love big, chunky imperial stouts.

A: I’m similar to Nathan I would say, though that we’ve got some amazing continental beers in too, which I’m also a big fan of. I’m also partial to the odd G&T, so I’m really pleased we are stocking great quality, local batch spirits.

N: We’re confident that we haven’t got a single bad beer; there’s something in those fridges that every craft beer fan is going to like.

It’s moved away from buying a multipack of 12 or 24 of the same beer. More and more people would prefer taking home three or four different beers, stuff they haven’t tried before...

You’ve both come into this from entirely different industries.

How’ve you found that crossover?

A: Refreshing and completely different. Starting up a brand-new business from scratch has been very exciting. We have had to make hundreds of decisions along the way, from designing the place to filling the fridges. This unit had been empty for three years, so it’s been incredible to bring something to life.

We’ve seen a rise in hybrid sit-in/takeaway craft beer venues, bridging the gap between bar and shop. What appeals to you about this model?

N: I guess it’s choice. We’ve got a few locals who will come in for a drink regularly, but on other evenings they might just browse the fridges and take three or four cans home.

A: It’s moved away from buying a multipack of 12 or 24 of the same beer. More and more people would prefer taking home three or four different beers, stuff they haven’t tried before, and trying out new things. But the model itself allows for you to cater to two markets: the nightlife and home drinking.

You mentioned the challenge of curating an ever-evolving selection of craft beer. How do you keep on top of that?

N: It’s a careful balance. Most of the brewers that we stock, we have met, and at the very least have tried their range in person; we know we can trust the quality control involved.

A: Social media is a big help in keeping up to date on the latest lines. We are following over 200 producers and they are releasing and promoting new beers ever day.

It kind of turns it into a bit more a client-style customer relationship. You’re not just pulling people a pint and that’s it?

N: Absolutely not. We know a few of our regular customers now, so know what to recommend when they come in. And also, people want to know more about where their beer is from, what the brewery is all about, so it gives us the chance to really have a conversation. We’re a local neighbourhood bar and the interaction is a big part of that, if people want it.

I think that’s an allure to the craft industry – more of a personto-person angle. You’re not dealing with faceless corporations and people know who’s behind the beer they’re drinking.

If you could condense the Hymn to Ninkasi ethos, what would it be?

N: I’ll just give you our strapline: eat-in – take-out – explore!

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meet the brewers

HEIST BREW CO. Exposed speaks to Rachel Green, one of a team of three brewers at award-winning Sheffield brewery Heist Brew Co. Photo: Ross Jarman How did you get into brewing?

I dabbled in homebrewing back in 2018, when I was working in pubs and learning about beer. I only became a Brewer in June last year following my move to Heist. While I was in pubs, I became fascinated by the brewing process; my degree in Chemical Engineering provides a brilliant background as the main focus was following a process from raw material to finished product. I started off drinking cask ale and real German lagers, so shoutout to Augustiner Bräu Helles for being the first lager I enjoyed and remaining a firm favourite.

My desire to learn more lead to applying for a Brewery Operative job at Thornbridge; this was an invaluable experience and taught me best practices for working in a brewery.

During this time, I got a taste for the craft beer scene and more experimental beers and wanted to delve further into brewing.

experiences have differed to your male counterparts?

Being a woman in a male-dominated field is something I always anticipated - as a child I wanted to be a plumber! I won’t say it’s easy, but I’m so grateful to the generations of women before me that broke down the door so I could walk a similar path. There have been times I have to alter the way I do things to suit my physicality, but I can still lift a 25 kg bag of grain over my shoulder! I still get looks of surprise when I’m introduced as a brewer. I still get ‘taught’ about beer by people less qualified than me. I’m lucky to have been supported through my career, and while my experiences haven’t always been positive, I feel the industry is moving in the right direction.

So, do you think the industry does enough to celebrate and promote diversity?

As far as I’m concerned, the beer industry isn’t that diverse: most of my peers are white and male.

I’m a white cis woman who speaks nicely, so I’m the most palatable side of diversity. International Women’s Collaboration Brew Day was set up to celebrate women in the industry and I love this event. I see it as a time to network and find other brewers who share the same struggles as me, and a chance to show other women that the beer industry is accessible to them. There is a revolution throughout the craft beer community, and ‘the way things have always been’ is being forced to change.

We recently released No Free Parkin’ as a collaboration with Mad Squirrel Brewery - a big boozy Scotch Ale with treacle and ginger, the inspiration for these flavours was my favourite cake!

So, is it the creative side of things that you enjoy about the brewing process?

I enjoy both the creativity and physical aspects. I’m not one to sit still all day, so the variety of the job is definitely a plus.

Building fun recipes is one of the best parts of the job. We recently released No Free Parkin’ as a collaboration with Mad Squirrel Brewery - a big, boozy Scotch Ale with treacle and ginger, and the inspiration for these flavours was my favourite cake! I love pushing the boundaries a bit. I’m working on perfecting a white stout, which is a pale beer with unexpected roasty flavour and thickness associated with a stout. I think sometimes beer is taken very seriously, but for me the beauty of craft beer is developing weird and wonderful flavours.

The Sheffield beer scene is a fairly male-dominated environment. As a woman in the industry, how do you feel your

Heist Brew Co’s International Women’s Collaboration Brew Day event is on 8th March. The brewery will be open to all women and non-binary folk for a brew-along starting at 12pm.

The event will last into the evening with a Tasting Masterclass provided by a female Certified Beer Server, and tickets are now available online.

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the average cost of a

pint in sheffield is

£3.74

which is £1.45

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meet the retailer

THE BEAR Matt Beety left behind a career in education to indulge a passion for craft beer, opening cosy bottleshop and bar The Bear on the corner of Abbeydale Road in June last year. Photo: Ross Jarman So, we’re coming up to eight months since The Bear first opened its doors. How have you found the experience so far?

It’s been great, but there’s a been a lot of hard work involved. I think the only way you can make a good go out of something like this is to completely throw yourself into it, and that’s what I’ve done. Like any new business there have been ups ands downs, quiet days, but the last two months have been my best two, which I think bodes well. I’ve met some lovely people and we’ve had some fantastic days and evenings here.

Have you managed to build up a regular clientele yet?

Yep, there’s a solid base of people who come in regularly. Even on football days we’ll get a fairly regular crowd of craft beer fans, people looking to try something a bit different before the match. The atmosphere’s always a friendly one and it seems to have gone down well. We’ll get a good range of ages and characters in, from students, families and couples, to Nigel who regularly pops in to drop off some of his homebrew in exchange for beer from the taps.

who are also just a few minutes’ drive away. Loxley Brewery have recently started doing cans and they’re really good, especially their West Coast IPA Kasper. Supporting local is a big part of what we do; I got a message just the other day on Instagram asking if I could curate a local offering for a Sheffield street food event. Stuff like that’s great.

It seems that social media has been quite influential in the rise of smaller bottleshops and bars like yours: you can build up a dedicated following by showing what’s in your fridges and joining in conversation with the local craft beer community.

Of course, it helps, especially when it comes to discovering new beers and breweries. But it can be quite misleading at times. You might put a post up that gets plenty of engagement, or reach a certain number of followers, but then find that your bar is empty the next night. I enjoy the social media aspect and have some fun with it, but likes and follows don’t necessarily equate into customers, so it’s about keeping that in mind, too.

I think the only way you can make a good go out of something like this is to completely throw yourself into it, and that’s what I’ve done.

What sort of beers seem to be on trend at the moment?

The sours are doing particularly well at the moment. You get such a breadth with sours, a real broad range of flavours and types – from the thick, smoothie-style brews to the other side of the spectrum with very tart lipsmackers. I’ll pretty much have a sour on draught all of the time now.

Amongst the many shelves within the shop there’s plenty of local love for the local breweries too?

Yeah, we’ve got a Sheffield section. There’s plenty in there from Abbeydale Brewery, who are just up the road; and Triple Point,

How’ve you settled into the Sheffield beer community?

I think I’m the quiet one, to be honest! But the support I’ve had from a handful of people has been fantastic. The guys from Pangolin were in the other day; The Bar Stewards guys, who are like beer royalty to me, popped in the other day; and Mikey Pomranz from The Cider Hole is another one who has been great to speak to and learn from. Sean from Beer Central came down and did his Hopcast podcast from here, plus the staff from Abbeydale and Triple Point. When people with that level of beer experience and knowledge spend time here, it really makes you feel like you’re doing something right!

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BREW FOR 2022 Local beers coming straight outta Sheffield breweries to keep your peepers out for – a few of which will be launching exclusively at this month’s Beer Week.

Saint Mars of The Desert x Hop Hideout A Right to Roam (5.4%) A Sheffield collaboration between author Nick Hayes (Book of Trespass), Saint Mars of the Desert, Hop Hideout and Sheffield Beer Week, this Koelschip IPA is brewed with Riwaka and Nectaron hops. The collab promotes the Right to Roam cause, a campaign to extend the Countryside & Rights of Way (CRoW) Act so millions more people can have easy access to open space and the many physical and mental health benefits it brings. The launch will be marked with a special ticketed Sheffield Beer Week event on Saturday 12th March; this will include a 2.5km walk to the SMOD brewery in Attercliffe where there will be an exclusive talk on the Right to Roam Project. Full info at sheffieldbeerweek.co.uk.

Bradfield Brewery Farmers Plum Bitter (4.4%) Farmers Plum Bitter is the seasonal ale for March 2022. A deep rich reddish coloured beer with tones pf plum and a smooth finish. 4.4% abv. This seasonal ale will be available in cask & 5 litre mini kegs from 14th March, while stocks last.

Abbeydale Brewery Sheffield Rocks (4.1%) A heritage pale ale paying homage to Sheffield’s brewing traditions, given a modern twist. This balanced beer is made using all UK ingredients, dry hopped with Pilgrim and UK Cascade. Abbeydale were joined by Sheffield brewing legend Stuart Noble in the brewhouse for this one, who has been in the industry since 1974 and boasts a wealth of experience to share from his time at breweries including John Smith’s, Courage and Bass.

Bradfield Brewery Irish Dexter (4.8%) Farmers Irish Dexter, released just in time for St Patrick’s night. A deep red coloured malty ale with a sweet flavour and a dry finish. 4.8% abv. This seasonal ale will be available in cask and 5 litre mini kegs from 21st February, while stocks last.

Wanderer – Cryo NEIPA (6.0%) Abbeydale have also brought a collaboration with Peddler Market, Huckster Cryo, in line with their popular Brewers’ Emporium range and it will soon be re-released as Wanderer – Cryo NEIPA (6.0%). The recipe has stayed exactly the same so expect all the juicy, tropical good vibes you know and love from the mega combination of Sorachi Ace, Galaxy,Vic Secret, Citra and Ekuanot Cryo hops.

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Emmanuales Haze is Rising 6.0% Hazy IPA Hosanna! In praise of hops, Emmanuales have brewed this juicy Hazy IPA with a combination of English hops in the boil and a Biblical amount of Citra and Zeus in dry hopping.

Except a praiseworthy, hazeworthy beer, worthy of any craft beer devotee.

Heist Brewery Missing A Few Pegs (6.5%) New England style IPA featuring El Dorado and Strata hops.

You can expect a juicy, tropical feel and dank passionfruit notes.

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Blueberry Hills (6%) An artist collaboration with Em Redfearn, this blueberry sour is packed with vanilla, blueberries and oats to give a smooth body and fruity flavour with a subtle vanilla finish.

Twisted Turtle (5.5%) Looking for an easy drinking, chilled out IPA? This tropical Galaxy and Citra NEIPA, a collaboration with Hippie Turtle Herbal Co, has been infused with CBD to provide just that.

Thornbridge Brewery Pigeon Fancier (6%) This collab with Big Smoke Brew Co will be initially released as part of Thornbridge Beer Club in can, before gaining a wider release in can and keg. Expect a bold flavoured IPA, deep gold in colour, with intense aromas of citrus and pine; the body is balanced, robust and hop forward.

Flavours of orange and pink grapefruit combine with just a hint of caramel.

Pica Pica (4.8%) This is a classic Thornbridge cask beer from the archives. This oatmeal stour pours a rich, deep black and white in colour, so they’ve named it Pica Pica (the scientific name for a Magpie).

Expect a balanced sweetness throughout with notes of roasted nuts and coffee.

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True North Brew Co. Peaky Climbers (4.3%) Brewed in the heart of Sheffield using heaps of mosaic hops to create a bold and fruity beer with citrusy notes, this cask pale ale celebrates the beautiful views and inspiring spaces for escape, adventure, and discovery that we’re lucky enough to have right on our doorstep in the Peak District. It’s the perfect thirst quencher for that post-hike pint!

Freak Out (6%) Brewed in collaboration with Gorilla Brewing for Sheffield Beer Week, the brewers have used Zappa hops, planted and grown by Frank Zappa’s family, to create this beautiful Red Rye IPA which pours a crimson amber, with notes of sweetness and spice.

Neepsend Brew Co. Ajax (6.8%) Hop Burst WCIPA hopped every three minutes throughout the boil and then generously late and dry hopped with Centennial, Cascade, Chinook and Citra. Pungent, fruity and piney with a lasting and assertive bitterness.

Baubus (7.1%) Baltic Porter brewed with seven varieties of grain for malt notes of coffee, molasses, chocolate and liquorice, fermented with a classic German lager yeast strain then cold conditioned for nearly two months.

Ginpero (4.5%) Brewed in collaboration with Sheffield Distillery for Sheff Beer Week. American Wheat Beer made with classic gin botanicals juniper, angelica root, liquorice root, citrus peel and coriander.

Freak Out

Red Rye IPA 6%

Made with Zappa hops planted & grown by Frank Zappa’s family.

Available in True North venues now!

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THINGS YOU ONLY KNOW IF YOU’RE A...

PUB LANDLORD Conor Smith from your friendly local Irish boozer The Dog & Partridge talks us through the trials and tribulations of landlord life.

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1. There is sod all iron

in that well-known stout from Dublin Sorry, but there isn’t. We’re talking about 0.3mg per pint. You’d have to drink a huge amount to reach the recommended amount of iron daily. Lads, that’d be 29 pints a day; ladies, 49 pints.

It’s possible that might be more than is good for you!

2.

It’s a chameleon life!

How to be all things to all people, eh? One minute you’re a shoulder to cry on, the next a passport witness, followed swiftly by a party planner, a beer encyclopaedia, a financial advisor (!), a relationship councillor and, of course, a dispenser of delicious, refreshing booze.

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It’s a vocation not a job If you’re think we’re in it for the money, you haven’t been paying attention! To sum it up, we do it because we love seeing people enjoying themselves and making memories.

4.

Whiskey is good for you (kinda) It’s basically concentrated beer, so all the good stuff without the extra water! Sort of. Mark Twain said it best when he said: “An Irishman’s stomach is lined with copper, and the beer corrodes it. But whiskey polishes the copper and is the saving of him.” That said, always enjoy safely and responsibly; it needs to be respected as well as relished.

5.

Publicans drink tea too You better believe it. We occasionally have to let some blood get in our veins, so it’s not just a beer stream.

You can catch Conor pulling a mighty fine pint of Guinness (amongst good real ale and craft options) at The Dog, which also knocks out lovely homemade scran and boasts one of the finest snugs in the Steel City. Be sure to pay them a visit at 56 Trippet Lane, S1 4EL.

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JULES GRAY Jules Gray, founder of Sheffield Beer Week, spoke to us about the eighth year of the popular beery celebration and what we can expect as the event makes its return.

Photo: Marc Barker What is Sheffield Beer Week 2022 all about?

As always, Beer Week is all about celebrating the diversity of the beer scene and promoting local pride for Sheffield. This year we are hoping to bring a much-needed sense of joy as we have all suffered during the pandemic, but the hospitality industry has been hit especially hard. I think it’s safe to say that we are relieved that we are back in person this year. We can all get out there and share a beer with friends which is such an important and unifying experience that we have basically missed out on for two years.

has in our area. We are beer allies and not competitors, as we know that beer is such an essential cog to cities like Sheffield and other places across Yorkshire.

What else can people expect from Sheffield Beer Week?

Although it is mostly in person, Beer Week this year is a hybrid approach so some of the events will be online. There are events like our Zoom call with brewing historians and researchers who will be sharing their insights about brewing and how to access archives/brewing records. I am hoping that this sharing of expertise will help people discover untold stories.

We are also offering beer and history walks run by Dave Pickersgill, which will showcase the oldest working brewery in Sheffield, old brewing sites, pubs and more. There is also beer and snack pairing at Riverside Kelham and a two-course pairing meal at The Stags Head. There’s plenty going on!

International Women’s Day falls within Beer Week, so we are going to be doing a lot in terms of championing diversity within the beer and brewing sector and celebrating the South Yorkshire women and non-binary people who brew beer.

How are you going to be celebrating diversity this year?

International Women’s Day falls within Beer Week, so we are going to be doing a lot in terms of championing diversity within the beer and brewing sector and celebrating the South Yorkshire women and non-binary people who brew beer. There is also going to be an International Women’s Collaborative Brew Day on the Tuesday as part of the worldwide event run by Unitebrew. I will be taking my 5-week-old newborn daughter down to this; it will be a really great thing to see a few generations of women all involved in beer in the same place.

Are there any other collaborations this year?

Yes, we are collaborating with Harrogate Beer Week to promote the beer scene across the whole of Yorkshire so people can appreciate the positive impact that beer tourism

Which event are you looking forward to the most?

I’m looking forward to the International Women’s Collaborative Brew Day, the Zoom call with beer historians and researchers, plus the beer pairing events at Riverside and The Stags Head. Of course, I’m also excited about the Hop Hideout x Nick Hayes x Saint Mars of the Desert event on the 12th.

We’ll be launching a collab beer, ‘Right to Roam’, alongside some informative talks on the Right to Roam campaign.

For a full list of events, head to sheffieldbeerweek.co.uk. Follow updates live @sheffbeerweek.

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HOP HIDEOUT As well as founding Sheffield Beer Week, Jules also founded and runs Hop Hideout – a multi-award-winning beer shop based in the food hall at Kommune. First opening on Abbeydale Road in 2013 and helping to build the now thriving beer scene at that part of the city, the venue was the first drink-in beer shop in Sheffield and one of the first in Sheffield. There are over 200+ chilled beers available to browse and drink in or takeaway, including four fresh rotating draught taps. Jules has a penchant for wild ales, funky beers, natural wines and farmhouse cider and loves nothing more than helping you find something you love to drink. hophideout.co.uk WWW.EXPOSEDMAGAZINE.CO.UK | 37

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RAISING THE BAR Sheffield Beer Week in a nutshell...

SO, WHAT’S THE FUSS ABOUT? Sheffield Beer Week sees a welcome return to the city in March 2022 (7th13th). The event will be a much-needed boost for the city, the hospitality and brewing sector. The event’s ongoing strands include Beer and Food, Community and Heritage, with additional 2022 strands including a Harrogate Beer Week collaborative focus, creating welcoming spaces for everyone in the beer scene with Out & About (@outandaboutsheff) and International Women’s Day events and celebrating access to vital green spaces under The Outdoor City banner.

THE EVENTS There’ll be a continued intertwining via a hybrid of online and in-person elements with a key online talk exploring beer and brewing research with leading international professionals. From Lars Marius Garshol (Norwegian farmhouse brewing), Dr Christina Wade (Irish beer history), Ron Pattinson (beer historian), Tim Holt (The Brewery History Society) and the Sheffield Feminist Archive. The collaborative partnership with Harrogate Beer Week will showcase North Yorkshire breweries in South Yorkshire with a friendly cross-county focal point, highlighting the positive nature of Beer Tourism.

Sheffield breweries Heist Brew Co and Lost Industry will be brewing up beers for International Women’s Collaboration Brew Day (@IWCBD / unitebrew.org) on International Women’s Day – 8th March (look out for additional events). As Visit Sheffield’s The Outdoor City hosts a month long celebration of the green spaces and adventure trails in the city throughOUT March, Sheffield Beer Week will showcase beer and history walks with local historian Dave Pickersgill, a local running and beer social club, and highlight the ‘Right to Roam’ campaign (righttoroam.org.uk) alongside the 90th anniversary of the Kinder Mass Trespass with best-selling author Nick Hayes (The Book of Trespass).

INDIE BEER FEAST On the weekend of 4-5 March, Sheffield’s craft beer festival Indie Beer Feast kicks off proceedings. A celebration of great independent craft beer with brewery bars, street food, low intervention wines and fine cider. The beer festival champions and supports The Everyone Welcome initiative. British Guild of Beer Writers’ member and leading UK award-winning beer writer Adrian Tierney-Jones will be heading up to host pop-up tastings and to judge the Indie Beer Feast ‘Beer of the Festival’; this year’s theme is Hope.

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WHAT CAN I EXPECT TO FIND ON THE TAPS? Breweries pouring at Indie Beer Feast include Sheffield outfits Saint Mars of the Desert, Lost Industry and Abbeydale. Plus bars from Women on Tap showcasing female led breweries and beer collaborations and Craft Beer Newcastle highlighting a myriad of brilliant breweries from the North East. In addition to Manchester’s Pomona Island, Liverpool’s Neptune, Derbyshire’s Torrside and Pentrich, Norfolk’s Duration, Cheshire’s Mobberley Brewhouse, Nottingham’s Black Iris, Wales’ Wilderness, Scotland’s Fyne Ales and Donzoko Brewing, London’s Rock Leopard and North Yorkshire’s Turning Point Brew Co. They’ll also be a bigger focus on cider with both Ross and Hogan’s hosting bars and low intervention wines with Naturally Wines showcasing their Italian portfolio.

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RACHEL AUTY Rachel Auty founded Women On Tap (WOT) in 2017 with one clear vision – to help women thrive in all beer spaces. Sophie Watson caught up with Rachel ahead of Sheffield Beer Week to talk about her mission to influence and change the beer industry, making the future of the pint an inclusive drink for everyone to make and enjoy. Photo: Mark Newton How long have you been drinking beer for?

I’ve been a beer drinker my whole life. When I was a student at university, even when beer was really bad compared to what it is now, I was still an avid beer drinker. I have lived through and evolved with the evolution of beer into what it has become today.

I ran the first WOT festival at a little independent pub in Harrogate called The Ale House; they’d not long been open and were onboard with what we were doing. We filled the bar with beer brewed by women and women-owned breweries, then we had some tasting events and live music. People were so impressed to see all these beers brewed and made by women and wanted to know more about the female beer industry.

WOT just grew from there and we have run a festival every year since then. The sixth WOT Festival will take place 4th-8th May 2022.

wot is putting a spotlight on women in the industry. We are highlighting barriers that stop women from wanting to drink beer and choose the beer industry as a career....

WOT was founded in 2017. Why did you set up this organisation?

I think I was in the Magic Rock Brewing Company in Huddersfield when I had the thought: there must be lots of other women like me out there drinking beer, working in beer and making beer. People were still commenting on me, a woman, drinking beer like it was a novel thing and I questioned how it could still be novel after all this time. Women On Tap started off in small town Harrogate and now we’re spreading across the north and beyond.

What are the main aims for WOT? Dea Latis [women and beer interest group] research found that the UK has one of the lowest percentages of women beer drinkers in the world. WOT is putting a spotlight on women in the industry. We are highlighting barriers that stop women from wanting to drink beer and choose the beer industry as a career.

As we highlight these barriers and issues, we’re starting to see a bigger influx of women wanting to work in the industry.

It is all about that journey to equality. The reason some women don’t drink beer is because they don’t think it’s for them. There are obviously wider issues here which reflect things that go on in other aspects of society that we need to put an end to. I just want a world where women feel completely safe walking into a pub on their own and if they are not sure what to order at the bar, they are given the right advice and don’t feel patronised.

What was the first event you organised?

Have you personally had to overcome any challenges as a woman in the beer industry?

I think, because I’ve been drinking beer for so long, I’ve become quite immune to it all. I do remember in the early days feeling quite patronised for drinking it. People would ask me why I was drinking beer and presume I knew nothing about it, like I was just doing so to look cool. The reality was I liked the taste and probably knew more about it than they did.

Tell me about WOT’s involvement in the upcoming Indie Beer Feast during Sheffield Beer Week.

I’m really excited to be able to work with Hop Hideout as part of Sheffield Beer Week. Women On Tap will have their own bar at the Feast; it’s a great collaboration and it shows off Yorkshire being an incredible place for beer.

WOT will also be holding a showcase at Hop Hideout, 4-13 March. It will celebrate women-run breweries and women brewers throughout Sheffield Beer Week, and we’ll be publishing an up to date list of all the women brewers and female-led breweries. I’ve worked with Jules from Hop Hideout a lot since Women On Tap was founded, and we’re looking forward to being back in Sheffield.

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meet the photographer

MARK NEWTON Mark Newton has been capturing the Yorkshire beer scene for over six years now, showcasing the region’s bustling beer scene and the breweries, venues and people who bring it to life.

Tell us a bit about yourself and how you first got into beer photography? You mostly shoot around Yorkshire, right?

It’s kind of expanded a bit to Manchester now. But yeah, a lot of my work tends to be in Sheffield, Leeds, York and the fun middle ground in-between. I live near Wakefield, so I’m based in a good place for it. The part of my work I like the best is getting out to a location, meeting people and trying to sum up their business through the pictures.

example. It’s a real interesting mix of spaces, some of which

are a bit ramshackle, and they seem to have added a new bit FOLLOW US TO BE IN THE KNOW ABOUT UPCOMING EVENTS every time I visit. So, it’s a bit about capturing the chaos and

TEMPLEOF_FUN templeoffun the character, but also how it comes templeof.fun together to produce great beer. Sometimes it’s about taking some things that might seem a little everyday and bringing them to life.

Another big thing about my photography is using the natural light. So, on that note, a perfect setting would be a cosy, comfortable traditional pub with a pint on the table and some light coming through the window. I want people to be able to look at the ambience of an image like that and think to themselves, ‘I really want to go there.’

it’s a bit about capturing the chaos and the character, but also how it comes together to produce great beer.

What sort of things are you particularly looking when you visit a brewery, for example?

My approach is very much a case of going in, having a chat and letting people do what they would normally do. Although my photography can be used for commercial/marketing purposes, I like to think it also has an editorial style, and I think the best way to do that is to make it about telling a story.

It’s about seeing what gets people excited and passionate, then trying to capture that, why they love what they do.

How did your work become quite focused on beer photography?

When I first went full-time, I decided to do a project for myself, which was photographing loads of breweries around the north. I started off with Cloudwater in Manchester, and as I was figuring out who else to shoot, I started chatting to the team at Hop & Barley magazine, who invited me to do a feature on a pub and brewery guide to Leeds. We shot places like Northern Monk, then that led into doing Thornbridge, and that led into other places. I really enjoyed shooting in places that were often dark, dingy and steamy. People seemed to like the style, so I guess it just went from there.

What sort of locations do you most like to shoot?

In terms of Sheffield, I think Abbeydale Brewery is a good

I suppose you’re pretty spoilt for choice in Sheffield when it comes to those settings.

Absolutely. Somewhere like The Rutland Arms or Shakespeares – loads of character, cosy and the way the light falls in. Nothing beats that kind of thing for me.

You’ve worked on a couple of things with Sheffield Beer Week over the years, the Yorkshire Beer Trail and the People’s Trail for example. What inspired you about those projects?

The Yorkshire Beer Trail was inspired by how Yorkshire is such a mix of a different cities and places, which leads to huge amount of choice in terms of bars, pubs and breweries. It was a way of trying to show how the region has got it all, really digging down to the processes behind brewing. The next year, the People’s Beer Trail, was more about the people and showing the variety of people beer can excite in Sheffield. At the end of the day, it’s all about the people. When it comes to great events like Sheffield Beer Week, it doesn’t really matter how good the specific events are on paper – it’s the people that go who make it what it is.

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heritage sheffield

A HOPPY HISTORY “Pint of Fearn, please, and a Gunson.”

As I make my way back to the corner table beside the cast iron fireplace inside The Raven Inn, Walkley, I ponder the origin of the names of my beer. I have often found that the best place to unearth the history of an area is to head to the local church, or have a pint in the neighbourhood pub, and Loxley Brewery’s range certainly upholds that notion with regards to the latter.

Gunson – A Hoppy, Citra IPA (4.8%) Mr. Gunson was resident engineer for the Dale Dyke reservoir, built for the Sheffield Waterworks Company in 1859. The manmade lake was constructed primarily to store up to 691 million gallons of water for use in the mills alongside the River Loxley, with the surplus used by the township of Sheffield. However, one particularly stormy evening on Friday 11th March 1864, the same water was to come cascading down the valley, wiping out most of the aforementioned mills and claiming many lives in the process.

After a week of rain, the dam was at capacity and, on hearing of violent storms, Mr. Gunson made his way to the reservoir that Friday afternoon. He examined the scene and left satisfied after an hour, making his way down the valley to his Sheffield home. At 5.30pm, a Sheffield Waterworks Co. employee William Horsefield made his way across the embankment to his home. He examined a crack, only wide enough to insert a penknife blade, but stretching 50 feet. He alerted a fellow worker and within an hour maybe a dozen workers were huddled in the wind and rain assessing the fracture. Mr. Fountain, a contractor, sent his son at haste to fetch Mr. Gunson who arrived on the scene by horseback at 10pm. By now the crack was wide enough to fit one’s hand but still, no immediate danger seemed plausible to Mr. Gunson. Mr. Fountain advised Gunson of the need to relieve pressure as water had started running over the dam wall and into the fissure.

Dynamite was to be used to blow up a weir for relief, but this never came to fruition – possibly due to waterlogged explosives. Gunson then made his way to the valve house to examine the water levels but, on the advice of a fellow engineer, he was rushed out just as a 30ft crack appeared at the top of the dam.

The wall was breached and a torrent of water thundered from darkness. Panic followed as workers and curious residents scrambled off the path and up the hillside. Just a moment later, the embankment slipped and a tsunami of water rolled down the Loxley valley as Mr. Gunson, who’d been spared within an inch of his life, watched on in horror. The disaster claimed hundreds of lives in Sheffield, predominantly in the Loxley valley area.

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heritage sheffield Fearn – A Pacific Session Pale (3.8%) Frank Fearn was a local filesmith on the edge of the valley who’d fallen on hard times. A rough fellow, he invited Nathan Andrews, who had a shop on High Street, to a meeting of watchmakers in Bradfield on 18th March 1782.

They set off in the afternoon with Fearn leading the way. He led Andrews along Kirk Edge Road high above the valley and, in a very secluded spot, pulled out a pistol before shooting his fellow traveller in the back. The assailant then pulled out a knife, stabbing Andrews several times, before smashing his head with a fence post. He then stole his collection of watches and fled to his house.

Unfortunately for Fearn, his gruesome ploy was soon scuppered as a local man who found the body later that afternoon had recognised Andrews from his travels earlier that day with the culprit.

No doubt his distinctive white stockings, waistcoat and hat were the giveaway. Fearn was arrested the following day and a stash of expensive pocket watches were found. He was tried in York and condemned to death. The judge ordered Fearn’s body to be returned to Sheffield and displayed above Kirk Edge in a gibbet. The day of the hoisting of the body was akin to a fete, with people travelling from all over the valley and Sheffield to watch the spectacle. His decaying, ghastly remains would sway in the winds for 15 years, finally falling from their cage on Christmas Day in 1797. Perhaps unsurprisingly, Kirk Edge was avoided at night by a whole generation for fear of seeing Fearn’s ghost!

Halliday – A Yorkshire Bitter (4.0%) Thomas Halliday was the Unitarian minister of Norton, then part of Derbyshire, and together with his wealthy wife Martha Patrick they chose the Loxley Valley to undertake their building dreams.

In 1795, the reverend bought 50 acres on the edge of Loxley Common and undertook the construction of Loxley House, an impressive Georgian mansion that was subsequently rebuilt by its second owner, Thomas Payne, in 1826. Halliday’s vision for the valley didn’t stop there. From his home he overlooked the south side on the valley and compared it to picturesque Matlock. He set out to build what was dubbed ‘Little Matlock’, carving out paths into the hillside and bridges across the river. He built a refreshment house at the top called the Rock Inn, which was subsequently named the Robin Hood in recognition of the fabled outlaw from the valley.

Sadly, Halliday’s ambitions were cut short due to financial issues and he and his family were forced to move away.

Who knew there could be so much history in a pint?

Browse the full range and find out where you can sup ‘em at loxleybrewery.co.uk.

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iconic brews

ICONIC BREWS We pay hoppy homage to some of the real OGs of the Sheffield beer scene…

Stones (4.1%) The most famous beer ever made in Sheffield has its roots in the vast factories and mills that helped the city build a reputation as an industrial powerhouse.

Stones Bitter was first brewed at the Cannon Brewery, Neepsend, in 1948 by William Stones Ltd, and was initially designed with the local steelworkers in mind. The beer’s original recipe and its water content included extra minerals to replenish those the workers lost during long, arduous shifts in the factories.

The growing popularity of bitter in the 1940s and 50s made it an immediate huge success. By the 1960s the beverage had become known as ‘more of a religion than a beer’ across South Yorkshire, which led to Bass Brewery, one of the UK’s largest national breweries at the time, buying William Stones in 1968 and opened the beer up to a nationwide audience. Its rise throughout the 1980s was meteoric and Stones became the UK’s highest selling bitter in 1992; but a widened commercial appeal saw a number of significant changes made, which included changing the original recipe to achieve a lower percentage ABV (a cost-saving exercise) and production beginning to move away from the original Sheffield site. In 1999, due in part to the prioritisation of its Carling and Worthington’s brands, Cannon Brewery was closed and Stones was never brewed in the city again.

That is until 2020, when Sheffield craft brewery True North Brew Co announced they would be re-brewing the iconic beverage in its original cask ale form, taking it back up to 4.1% ABV and sticking closely to the original recipe using original yeast strains and water recipes from the 1970s. The bitter made its return with a launch in April 2021 and continues to be brewed at True North’s city centre brewery – an ode to the classic brand and its roots.

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Abbeydale Moonshine (4.3%) One of the city’s favourite easy-supping ales, Moonshine was the first beer worked on by Abbeydale Brewery owner Patrick Morton all the way back in 1996.

After coming up with the recipe for the popular 5.2% Pale Rider while working at Kelham Island Brewery, Pat was inspired to reproduce the pale, hoppy flavour profile at a slightly more sessionable 4.3% abv.

Light on bitterness, hopped with Willamette, Delta, Citra, Chinook and Centennial, for over 20 years this balanced pale has remained the brewery’s most popular beer. It’s an accolade nicely supplemented by a whole host of prestigious awards and honours including a bronze medal for Golden Ale at the Champion Beer of Britain Awards 2018, Champion Beer of Yorkshire 2012 and runner-up Champion Beer of Yorkshire 2017 – not to mention being named in 2019 as the most popular cask found on bars around the city over the last decade by Sheffield CAMRA’s beer census.

Farmers Belgian Blue (4.9%) Nothing says Christmas like a freshly poured pint of Belgian Blue, Bradfield Brewery’s beloved winter ale traditionally reserved for the festive season.

The 4.9% ABV ale is known for its rich, malty flavour, Christmas berry overtones and a slight blue tint – making it a distinctive and popular winter warmer for Sheffielders. The beer was first brewed in 2005 and has since gone on to achieve iconic status in the city; it’s widely regarded as a sign that the holidays are coming when bars and beer shops get their first delivery in.

Such is the popularity of Belgian Blue, an average festive period will see roughly half a million pints of the stuff supped by Sheffielders – the very first of which tends to be pulled at one of their brewery taps by owner John Gill to a packed out audience.

While many pints are sunk in pubs, equally popular are the cask and 5L mini-kegs available on brewery’s website. They have been known to sell out, so ensure you get in early to avoid disappointment!

Jaipur (5.9%) One of the most iconic IPAs in the Sheffield City Region, and indeed, the whole nation. There are many ways in which Jaipur is a first. For Thornbridge, it was the first beer the business brewed and was ultimately instrumental in placing them on the map; for its drinkers, many have named Jaipur as ‘the beer that got me into beer’, the start of a journey for thousands up and down the country.

The fortitude of a good IPA holds its own beside rich flavours and intense spices. Jaipur itself has a vibrant and colourful tropical fruitiness on both the nose and palate. A dry, crisp biscuitiness before the bitter and fruity finish is also nicely achieved in this beverage. The hops used in Jaipur give it that energetic and zesty fruitiness and despite its 5.9% ABV, it is an easy drinking beer – as long as you go steady!

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low & no alcohol beer

ON THE WAGON Ash Birch, our resident non-drinker, gives us an update on the state of things on the non and low alcohol front, with a nod to a couple of local tipples.

Even with Dry January now a distant but crystal-clear memory, the market for low and no-alcohol beers continues to grow (in a seemingly randomly selected date, the alcoholfree drinks market is expected to grow to $1.7trn by 2028).

There’s now an ever-expanding choice of hang-over free sups lining the shelves and fridges of independent pubs, bars and bottle shops across the city, so with all this choice, what should we be opting for?

As resident office des, I’ve been tasked with putting together a roundup of low and no alcohol options in Sheffield. As with vegetarianism and veganism, most places now offer an alcohol -free option (hello Heineken Blue and the almost volcanically fizzy Erdinger Alkoholfrei), but there’s also a few places going that extra mile to provide a place for your sober mate to feel like they can stay until the end of the party (and probably carry you home).

This selection of drinks and venues is caveated with the fact that it is not an extensive, or exhaustive list - just some drinks I like, and some places I like to drink them in, so let’s not get upset about your favourite being missed out.

As far as Sheffield breweries go, there isn’t a huge amount of choice for no alcohol beers yet, but a quick shoutout here for Abbeydale Brewery’s Restoration (2.8%) and their Unbeliever Lemon Radler (2.8%). Both of these are vegan and gluten free to boot. For lower ABVs, my current favourite brewery in terms of choice and great taste is Nirvana Brewery, based out of Leyton, East London. They offer everything from Mosaic IPAs and Bavarian Helles to traditional IPAs and dark and rich stouts, all under 0.5% ABV. A selection of Nirvana is available at Church – Temple of Fun, meaning they are all vegan too.

Another big player on the alcohol beer scene is Big Drop Brewery, who also offer a wide range styles, including citrusy IPA’s, milk stouts and lagers. My favourite from these lot is the Pool Side DDH IPA, a proper summer smasher. And if

it’s big citrusy summer vibes you’re after, look no further than Newport’s finest, Tiny Rebel and their Clwb Tropica Alcohol Free Tropical IPA, a very satisfying take on their popular 5.5% version.

From across the pond, Low Tide Brewery is fast becoming a firm favourite, and their awesome can designs and 440ml size makes it feel like you’re still getting a ‘proper’ beer. Still off these fair and pleasant isles, if it’s European beers you’re into, look no further than Zot Sport, the first non-alcoholic speciality beer brewed in Belgium.

Back at home, Manchester’s First Chop Yes Anytime alcoholfree IPA (0.5%) offers a gluten free option, and if you’re into your sours, the previously mentioned Big Drop have teamed up with the Oslo-based Amundsen Brewery to create a banging pastry sour, Rush Rider pastry sour (0.5%).

In terms of places to get your hands on alcohol-free options in Sheffield, Kelham Island Brewery’s tap room has a dazzling number of lines, and one of them is even kept free for an alcoholfree bev, which in recent times has offered a Big Drop IPA, so you can now even enjoy a proper pint and not feel left out.

As mentioned previously, Church – Temple of Fun also have a wide range of Nirvana Brewery alcohol free beers, as well as Kopperberg mixed fruit and strawberry and lime alcohol free ciders amongst their full range. Just ask behind the bar at either of these spots and they’ll be happy to help.

Hop Hideout, found in Kommune Food Hall, also have a great range on offer, including Lervig No Worries Grapefruit (0.5%), Fruh Kolsch Alcohol Free (0%), and Sport Zot (0.4%), and tucked away in S6, Pangolin Carft Beer and Bottle Shop always have a shelf and space in the fridges for a rotating cast of interesting booze-free options. That’s about all I’ve got for now, but if you’ve got any more local suggestions, feel free to fire them my way (ash@exposedmagazine.co.uk). Who said going booze-free had to be dull, eh?

In terms of places to get your hands on alcohol free options in sheffield, kelham island brewery’s tap room has a dazzling number of lines, and one of them is even kept free for an alcohol free bev... so you can now even enjoy a proper pint and not feel left out..

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ROLL UP, ROLL UP

Bring the bar to you! Why Rolling Tap offer Sheffield’s best mobile bar service for pretty much any occasion you could think of...

THEY’RE FULLY ADAPTABLE Whether it’s cocktails or draught beer made and poured for you at home, or a fully-fledged bar for a wedding/party, they’ve got you covered. Perhaps you’re looking for a knees-up at work and want the bar bringing to the office – sorted. Hen/stag dos, sport fixtures, random get-togethers and any other social occasion you can think of – they can bring the booze and make it happen. If you don’t have the room to fit the bar inside a venue, no problemo – they just need a flat surface to get set up on.

WHATEVER YOU’RE AFTER There’s a good range of draught beer packages to browse through, but if you’re after a specific brand or type not listed, just let them know and there’s a fair chance they can source it. A wide range of artisan cocktails (25+ at last count) to choose from, which will then expertly knocked up for you by trained mixologists. Prosecco? Vino? Mocktails?

It can all be arranged and created using premium ingredients.

THEY’LL SORT EVERYTHING They look after every aspect of the mobile bar for your event: beer/cider dispense, fridge, freezer and, of course, the remarkable bar set-up. You get our experienced bar staff and all relevant licensing for the sale of alcohol. You just tailor the package to your needs, kick back and let the good times roll!

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lishments and will be bringing their considerable knowhow – and friendly northern charm, of course – to your chosen event.

TO SUM UP Rolling Tap offer a mobile, upmarket and personalised bar experience perfectly tailored to your event.

They’re growing their offer with plenty of exciting developlements in the process (keep ‘em peeled for some exciting local collabs) and are driven by a single shared vision: an unwavering desire to create remarkable experiences of tailored perfection that will stay with you for years to come.

RICHARD NELSON, OWNER “Rolling Tap was a passion project developed during the first set of lockdowns. After being in the brewing industry for 5+ years, I felt I could offer something different to what others were doing. The number one priority for me starting this business was giving the customer something unique and bespoke to them each time, whether that be sourcing hard-to-find craft beer from abroad, or the bar to be dressed a certain way to be in keeping with the vibe of their event.

The evolution of the business since set up has been remarkable; we initially set out to offer draught beer at home and for events. Six months on, we have a dedicated mixologist team offering some of the most amazing cocktails for events or even personalised cocktail-making home classes.

After just under one year of trading, we now have a calendar of events spanning small family get togethers to workday treats in the office. All the way to the extreme of 250+ guest weddings, all based around the same mantra of bringing something remarkable to each event.”

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RAISING THE ROOF

Owners of family-run Sardinian restaurant Domo have today revealed they are set to reopen the rooftop bar in the Krynkl shipping container development this spring, just in time for some much-needed summer aperitifs.

Kelu, which means sky in Sardinian dialect, will become a luxurious Mediterranean ‘sunset bar’ serving an exciting array of cocktails, self-service fine wines from an Enomatic fine wine dispenser – a sort of wine vending machine that can‘t be found anywhere else in the city – and traditional Sardinian nibbles, which if you’ve already checked out Domo, you know it will be worth climbing the stairs for!

Domo opened nearly three years ago now and has gained a reputation as one of the go-to restaurants in Kelham Island. When it first opened, its Little Kelham courtyard was abuzz with activity and became the perfect sun trap for after-work drinks.

However, following Covid restrictions, Domo has settled down into more of a restaurant vibe, and owners Sarah and Rafa are looking to bring that courtyard atmosphere back to their new rooftop bar.

Sarah told Exposed: “Because of Covid, we weren’t really using Domo as a bar anymore, and we really missed our little Aperitivo time. When the old INC bar came up, we just thought it’s going to tie in so well, using it for pre-drinks, after-dinner drinks, as well as a standalone bar.”

“It’s going to be a cocktail bar and Aperitivo bar, with a tiny kitchen doing things like arancini, so keeping the Domo, Sardinian vibe. The cocktail menu is going to be some-

thing really exciting. Our general manager at Domo’s background is as a barman and he loves his cocktails. He’s not really had the chance to put his talent to good use here, so we’ve given him free rein on the cocktail menu at Kelu.”

As well as the cocktails, they also wanted to have top of the range fine wines available by the glass, and have invested in a self-serve wine cabinet, which allows you to buy prepaid cards at the bar and select from their extensive list of fine wines, all kept fresh and in perfect condition inside the cabinet.

The bar fit-out, which Sheffield’s own Rocket Design are about to undertake, is set to incorporate Domo’s Mediterranean vibes, while adding a classy sky lounge feel, with neutral colours, a retractable roof, plenty of greenery, live music in the evenings and a built-in BBQ grilling up BBQ seafood on Sundays.

“We just want the feel of Domo but in a really nice sky lounge, where you feel like you’re in the Mediterranean, you’re in Sardinia, you’re on holiday,” says Sarah. “It’s not as in-your-face rustic as it is in Domo; the look we’re going for is that relaxed, Mediterranean style to tie in with Domo.

We can’t wait to get back to Aperitivo time!”

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IN-CIDER SCOOP

Sheffield’s only cider-centric bar and urban micro-cidery is set to release its first three batches, produced with apples collected from 31 houses around the city.

On Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 March, The Cider Hole will begin pouring three 200-litre batches of cider – all of which contain local Sheffield apples and two of which were produced with 100% local apples collected from gardens around the area.

“As far as I am aware, no one has been producing cider using locally sourced Sheffield apples for at least a couple years,” says The Cider Hole’s owner and cidermaker Mike Pomranz who has been covering the cider industry as a journalist for seven years. “I’m excited to be salvaging fruit from people’s gardens and turning it into Sheffield’s best cider… not that I have any competition!”

All three ciders will be served in thirds and halves directly from the fermenters until either all of the cider has been consumed or bottling becomes required. Refillable milk bottles will also be available for takeaway.

Mike himself will be on-site for both days of the release event, pouring cider and answering questions. The Saturday 5 March session will run from 1pm to 10pm. The Sunday 6 March session will run from 1pm to 6pm. Both sessions are free.

For more info, check The Cider Hole’s website: istheciderholeopen.com.

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A WARM WELCOME

There’s plenty of good pubs in Broomhill. Just think of The York, The Notty House and the micro-wonder that is the Itchy Pig, but we also reckon there’s space for a great cocktail bar to sink a few lovingly made snifters in. Step forward Boulevardier, a brand-new hangout which opened its doors in S10 last month…

The new Glossop Road gin bar and lounge, named after the classic rye whisky-based negroni, which happens to be owner Matt Ward’s favourite tipple, is nestled on the main road and offers a top-class list of unique cocktails, gins and wines.

The industrial feel of the bar is mixed with comfortable and luxurious furnishings offering vibrant pops of colour, and these plush surrounds is where we caught up with owner Matt Ward, who, after years of working behind bars in pubs and restaurants, is setting out on his own venture for the first time with the intention of putting smiles on faces.

Matt told Exposed: “I want people to walk in as a customer and see somebody that’s happy. The one thing I don’t like about bars, from a personal point of view, is when you walk in and nobody’s happy.

They’re not happy to be there.”

“I want people to come in here and feel a nice, relaxing atmosphere. We try to keep it nice and warm, especially at this time of the year with the weather, so I want people to walk in and take their coat off straightaway and feel comfortable We’ve got nice comfy chairs and the drinks are outstanding.”

“It is my first business on my own, and obviously I’m nervous after such a tricky time with Covid.

But that’s given me the impetus to do something for myself. I just sort of thought, why not?”

Matt’s background is in bars and restaurants, with experience in places like The Florentine just up the road in Fulwood, but to this point he hasn’t had the opportunity to indulge his passion for cocktails.

“I’ve worked in pubs and bars for years,” says Matt.

“Some did cocktails, and that’s why I got into it. But in terms of nightclub bars, I have haven’t really done that before. Obviously, I have a passion for cocktails, so I didn’t just want it to be a pub; I knew I wanted to have a cocktail bar.”

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“The idea really came from going up to Edinburgh with my partner for a bit of a holiday. We went to a little bar, a similar sort of feel to here, and it just felt so welcoming, I didn’t want to leave. When I saw this unit in Broomhill, I thought there is a Broomhill pub crawl, but there’s not necessarily anywhere for a date night, for example, or cocktails pre and post meal. I think this fills that gap.”

From the hidden-away private booths, which looks like prime real estate to share a cocktail with a few friends, to the fine glassware and exciting list of cocktails and wines, the venue has an opulent but welcoming feel.

The cocktail menu matches the vibe, and has been kept to a few less well-known cocktails, or twists

on classics. Table service is offered, but Matt encourages people to come and explore the bar to pick their own gins or ask for a cocktail that isn’t on the menu. He tells us his experienced staff will be able to find the perfect drink to suits anyone’s tastes.

Matt said: “We’ve got signature cocktails on the menu at the moment, but you could ask for anything really, within reason, and we should be able to make it for you.That goes for the gins as well. We’re not just a lemon and lime sort of joint.

The guys who work here know their stuff and they can tweak it with all the different botanicals we have behind the bar to suit somebody’s personal tastes.”

The wine list is equally striking and has been lovingly compiled by Le Bon Vin – and if cocktails aren’t your thing, you can still enjoy a nice pint from the bar’s single pump.

“Now that it’s open, the nerves have dissipated a little bit,” says Matt. “Because they are slightly different cocktails, or they’re not well-known classics, when you put it down on the table and see people’s facing enjoying it, it’s like, now I know where I’m at. You know that it wasn’t a wasted venture, and all the time put into making good, interesting cocktails has been worth it.”

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Exposed Mag checks out one of the newest additions to the London Road dining scene...

When it comes to underrated foodie destinations in Sheffield, London Road surely must top the lot. Abbeydale Road and Ecclesall Road both receive plenty of eating out plaudits, as do the usual city centre venues and hotspots; but in terms of genuinely authentic, exciting hidden gems, you’ll struggle to match the diverse offering found amongst this kilometer-long cluster of bustling takeaways and restaurants.

Adding nicely to an appealing medley of taste is recent addition Ms Mistry’s Indian Tapas Lounge, taking up a slice of prime foodie real estate in the former bank on the corner of Rossi’s and Urban Choola. Inside vibrant décor matches a lively party atmosphere: local DJs spin tunes and punters sip cocktails and Jaipurs as encouraging aromas emanate from the open kitchen area.

Taking our seat, Ms Mistry herself rushes over to accommodate us. After being sorted with drinks, we are filled in on her family’s intriguing history, which has seen a route carved from the Indian state of Gujuarat to the Kenyan capital of Nairobi, before arriving in UK over 40 years ago, first living in Salford and later settling in South Yorkshire. Each area has contributed to the Ms Mistry’s experience, while the restaurant itself is dedicated to her late father, Mr Harshad Kumar, who was a constant driving force for community cohesion and regularly organised local events that promoted inclusion, equality and diversity.

The menu does what is says on the tin: authentic Indian food served in small tapas-style dishes, made to encourage culinary exploration and interaction amongst customers. The slogan is ‘like a party in your mouth’, and when our resplendent-looking tasting platter arrived it became clear we were in for a memorable bash. Everything’s strictly fresh and homemade, from the bhaji and samosas right down to chutneys and newly ground garam masala. Out 60 | WWW.EXPOSEDMAGAZINE.CO.UK

of the assortment of snacks laid down in front of us, the Pani Piri – an explosion of spicy and sweet flavours – and the succulent spice marinated Ms Mistry’s Signature Chicken stood out the most from its fellow tasty accompaniments: Lamb Samosa, Poppadum, small balls of spicy sauteed potato (Bateta Vada), tangy puffed rice in a crunchy shell (Bhel Puri) and Lamb Meatballs, all rounded off nicely with sweet fried dough balls (Gulab Jamun).

On to the curries, surely the main entertainment at a Ms Mistry’s party, and we plumped for three options – two meat, one veggie – for a nicely rounded experience. The agreed winner was Dad’s Favourite Lamb Curry – soft chunks of lamb shoulder in a delightfully rich and fragrant sauce – but Mum’s Chicken Curry packed an equally flavoursome punch and the smokey, nutty Dhal

provided a more than adequate vegan option.

Served with the usual additions of naan and basmati rice were a side of Kenyan Masala chips, a local speciality smothered in a secret homemade spicy sauce. Proof, if needed, that family is very much the backbone of the ethos here.

After the carb overload, we were almost too stuffed to accept any more, but Ms Mistry insisted we try out a couple of extra dishes. I’m glad I left enough room to sample the moreish roasted aubergine dish (Bhartu), which packed a nice kick when scooped up with the remaining naan. The second option our host was particularly keen to get our take on, the Vada Pav, was a popular Indian street food of potato and sauces sandwiched between two buns, which served up a real contrast of tastes and textures resulting in an intriguing and ultimately tasty mix. It was another winning dish to tick off along with a whole host of other foods and flavours that you won’t find at your local curry house. It’s that sense of fun and exploration, backed up by reams of passion and family history, that means this party is one well worth attending when you get the chance (their Mother’s Day Thali Special on 27th March could be a great place to start!).

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dnb all stars ft. wilkinson Friday 4 March ‘22, Doors 10pm, 18+

larkins Friday 22 April ‘22, Doors 7:30pm

JP cooper

folamour

Wednesday 4 May ‘22, Doors 7:30pm

Tuesday 15 March ‘22, Doors 23:30pm, 18+

sea girls ‘homesick’ album launch

kokoroko Friday 25 March ‘22, Doors 7pm

Sunday 8 May ‘22, Doors 7:30pm

ewan mcvicar Tuesday 29 March ‘22, Doors 23:30pm, 18+

viagra boys Saturday 14 May ‘22, Doors 7:30pm

warmduscher

mahalia

Saturday 2 April ‘22, Doors 7:30pm

Friday 20 May ‘22, Doors 7:30pm

The alarm

yard act

Friday 8 April ‘22, Doors 7pm

Sunday 22 May ‘22, Doors 7pm

wet leg

Rolling blackouts coastal fever

Wednesday 13 April ‘22, Doors 7pm

frank turner

Friday 3 June ‘22, Doors 7pm

Thursday 14 April ‘22, Doors 7pm

creed bratton

james taylor quartet

Sunday 10 July ‘22, Doors 7pm

TAYCE

Saturday 16 April ‘22, Doors 7:30pm

Wednesday 14 Sept ‘22, Doors 7pm

ride - nowhere 30th anniversary Thursday 21 April ‘22, Doors 7:30pm

porridge radio Thursday 20 Oct ‘22, Doors 7pm

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Tramlines launches new community trust after already raising a staggering £103,000 for local causes since moving to Hillsborough Park in 2018

The newly launched ‘Tramlines in the community’ covers the varied work that the festival undertakes in the Hillsborough area and Sheffield as a whole, and as part of this, The Tramlines Trust, a micro trust of GivingWorks, will launch applications in Spring, providing grants to local community organisations, charities and projects.

Headlining aThe aim of the community trust is to support and uplift communities at the heart of the festival. Each year Tramlines creates training and work opportunities, promotes Sheffield’s arts and local music scene, builds relationships with and supports local businesses whilst ensuring the festival is accessible to all.

In 2021 the festival raised £34,500 for charity, which brings the total since moving to Hillsborough Park to a whopping £103,000. The donations were raised through a charity raffle, guest-list donations, ticket donation opt-ins, charity merch sales and ‘Nulty’s’ backstage bar - an area named after the late Festival Director, Sarah Nulty.

In 2021, donations were made to The Sarah Nulty Power of Music Foundation, ADIRA, The Sapphire Project, Bluebell Wood Children’s Hospice, Cathedral Archer Project, S6 Food Bank

and Hillsborough Primary School.

The Tramlines Trust will open for funding applications later this Spring and will provide grants to successful applicants. The Trust will grow the festival’s annual fundraising and charitable donations whilst allowing opportunities for more charities & organisations to apply for funding. Full details on how applications can be made will be revealed soon on the official website and via social media channels.

Timm Cleasby, Head of Operations for Tramlines said; “It’s incredibly important to us all at Tramlines that we support the Sheffield community and local area. Our work with the trust will build on everything we already do in the community and help forge new links with

projects and charities that we can support and amplify their work.”

If that wasn’t enough there’s plenty more news to follow as Tramlines in the Community expands including a partnership with Sheffield based Tickets for Good, another collaboration with Hillsborough Primary School, opportunities to perform at the festival via the Apply to Play scheme, work placements with local students, volunteering opportunities, Hillsborough Park improvements, plus many more exciting projects in the pipeline!

Tramlines line up Friday Sam Fender / James / Declan McKenna / Shed Seven (Special Guests) / The Snuts / Jade Bird / Orla Gartland / Coach Party / Kynsy / Lime Garden / August Charles Saturday Kasabian / The Vaccines / Sigrid / Little Man Tate / Self Esteem / Inhaler / Sam Ryder / Lottery Winners / Kawala / Working Men’s Club / Just Mustard / Swim School / Sheafs / Pixey / Everly Pregnant Brothers Sunday Madness / The Wombats / Becky Hill / Reverend and The Makers / The Coral (Special Guests) / Sports Team / Yard Act / Do Nothing / Bedroom High Club / Luxury Goods WWW.EXPOSEDMAGAZINE.CO.UK | 65

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TWIST AND SHOUT On 21 May, Peddler Warehouse welcomes Nubiyan Twist back to Sheffield.

The Leeds/London collective will perform live as part of Peddler Warehouse Presents - a series of headline events taking place throughout 2022.

The gig will feature ‘Freedom Fables’, the group’s most accomplished album to date, fusing soul, jazz, hip-hop, afrobeat, Latin, soul, reggae, dance music and global styles to create a unique sound.

Performed by a powerful 10-piece band, the new album is woven around soul searching, cautionary tales and parables for modern life.

Producer and Guitarist for Nubiyan Twist, Tom Excell said: “Freedom Fables reflects on the power of narratives. Each vocalist on this record explores their own memoirs, a freedom of expression underpinning our belief that music is the ultimate narrative for unity.

“The record references a lot of music that we all loved during our formative years; you can hear touches of broken beat, blunted hip hop, highlife, Latin, jazz and UK soul running through the tracks.’

On support, the Peddler team has enlisted the talents of Franz Von, one of the UK’s hottest hip-hop and afrofusion artists, as well as La Rumba, one of Sheffield’s favourite party starters for several years now, complete the bill.

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All of this will take place within Peddler Warehouse, one of Sheffield’s best live music venues. Home to Peddler Market, the warehouse is a 7,500 square foot ex-industrial premises turned independent event space. Expect outstanding production and incredible sound, alongside a selection of award-winning street food, craft beers, premium cocktails and fresh sodas.

PEDDLER WAREHOUSE One of Sheffield’s best live music venues, the Peddler Warehouse is a 7,500 sq. ft ex-industrial premises turned independent event space. Expect outstanding production and sound alongside a selection of award-winning street food, craft beers, premium cocktails and fresh sodas. Keep an aye out for upcoming gig announcements at peddlerwarehouse.com.

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NEW ARTISTS ANNOUNCED FOR GET TOGETHER Last month, GET TOGETHER FESTIVAL announced that The Blinders, Phoebe Green, Etta Marcus, Gabe Coulter, Island of Love, Mewn, Morgan Harper-Jones and Wunderhorse have been added to the lineup for its upcoming May bank hol event. Here’s what you can expect from another memorable weekend!

In 2021, it was one of very few festivals that went ahead and received huge praise for a genre-spanning, diverse line-up. This year’s event is set to be even bigger and better with over double the number of stages, all within a five-minute walk of each other.

The festival prides itself on discovery, and over the coming months even more artists will join the lineup. Keep an eye on the Get Together socials (@gettogetherfest) for the latest announcements.

The latest announcements join the first wave of acts which including Squid, Confidence Man, The Murder Capital, Goat Girl, Pip Blom, Newdad, and Du Blonde, to name but a few.

On top of an abundance of live music, the popular garden area at the Sheff Uni will host a beer & cider festival, plus a vast array of the best independent and local street food traders. The area surrounding all the stages will be filled with plenty of arts, crafts and activities, making this bank holiday party one of the biggest in South Yorks.

Tickets now on sale at gettogetherfestival.com. The event takes place at The Foundry on May 1st.

Headlining the festival will be hardhitting post-punk outfit Squid.

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MUSIC // TOP PICKS

JIM GHEDI

SKYLLA

Yellow Arch Studios // 24th March // £15 The band behind one of the most exciting, beautiful and original releases of 2021, Skylla are led by bassist, vocalist, composer and environmentalist Ruth Goller, and also feature two acclaimed vocalists, Lauren Kinsella (Snowpoet), and Alice Grant (Matthew Herbert’s Big Band). Skylla’s music is a diaphanous, eerie, intimate, and utterly original. yellowarch.com

VILLAGERS

Crookes Social Club //9th March // £24.75 The depth of emotion communicated in the songs of Conor O’Brien is reflected in his two Ivor Novello awards. A brooding collection of fragile, emotional, dark and heartfelt songs blending acoustic, modern folk and alt-rock elements. The eerie yet tender music of the Irish musician is sure to hit the feels. ents24.com

KOKOROKO

Foundry // 25th March // £19.80 The London-based, eight-piece band, led by Sheila Maurice-Grey, bring their fusion of Jazz and Afrobeat to the Foundry dancefloor this month, fresh off the back of the release of their upcoming self-titled debut EP. foundry.seetickets.com

THE MYSTERINES ALBUM LAUNCH

Foundry // 8th March // £14.50 The Mysterines’ imposing frontwoman melds together more than her lifetime’s worth of experiences with the deep, impassioned vocal you won’t forget in a hurry. In her songs and stagecraft you’ll hear everything from PJ Harvey’s raw and ragged stomp to the crazed energy of Tom Waits and poetics of Patti Smith. beartreerecords.com 70 | WWW.EXPOSEDMAGAZINE.CO.UK

Greystones // 30th March // £15.40 His current solo work explores connections to the natural environments and heritage of rural communities and landscapes across the British Isles, including the village in which he grew up along the Yorkshire/Derbyshire borders. Drawing musically from some interesting genre-crossing ideas combining finger-style guitar composition, orchestral arrangements and traditional folk song. ents24.com

FOLAMOUR

The Tuesday Club // 15th March // £13.45 Part of the recent renaissance of young French House and Disco producers, Folamour is an artist with a deep love for all music. His passion is demonstrated across the many edits, remixes and original records he produces and he’s bringing all to The Tuesday Club this month.

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JIM GHEDI

We take a stroll down musical memory lane with the South Yorkshire experimental folk innovator...

THE FIRST RECORD I EVER BOUGHT… It was John Coltrane’s Creation and Bert Jansch’s Jack Orion – purchased both at the same time at the sadly gone Rare & Racy Records in Sheffield. I used to spend many a weekend afternoon in that place. It was a true treasure trove of weird and alternative stuff.

MY FIRST GIG...

Napalm Death at Corporation in Sheffield. Still to this day the loudest gig I’ve ever been to.

THE FIRST SONG I PERFORMED...

It was probably some terrible rendition of a trad song, and I remember it being at The Traveller’s Rest in Apperknowle, a village on the outskirts of Sheffield. They used to run a folk session there every Thursday and Sunday night. The fiddle player who ran the session invited me along. I remember a lot of great musicians came to that session; the pub had an amazing selection of local beer and the landlord at the time loved folk music.

A SONG I WISH I’D WROTE...

‘Now Westlin Winds’, a poem

by Robert Burns turned into a song by many… but Dick Gaughan’s version is a beautiful thing. Complete in many ways.

A SONG I WISH WAS NEVER MADE...

I hate knocking other people’s work. If you’re out there performing or making music, fair play to you! Keep creating, keep expressing yourself.

I FIRST FELL IN LOVE WITH MUSIC WHEN...

I loved music pretty much straightaway. Whenever music was playing, or someone was singing or something made

a sound – I gravitated to it. I quickly got my hands on an instrument as a young child and that was it.

ONE SONG THAT I CAN’T GET OUT OF MY HEAD AT THE MINUTE...

I’ve just released a collaborative project with Cinder Well, who’s playing with me at The Greystones this month, and there’s a song from it called ‘I Am a Youth That’s Inclined To Ramble’ which has been stuck in my head for weeks.

A RECORD WHICH REMINDS ME OF A SPECIFIC TIME AND PLACE… The Watersons Early Days album brings me vividly back to my grandparents’ terrace house in Crookes, Sheffield, where I grew up.

There’s something very familiar about that album: their voices, those songs, it conjures up memories of my upbringing and family.

MUSIC ALLOWS ME TO… Function, communicate and listen better…

Jim Ghedi plays The Greystones on 20 March and will be joined by special guest Cinder Well. Tickets are £14 (+£1.40bf) and available from wegottickets.com.

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STEWART LEE: SNOWFLAKE TORNADO REVIEW: COMEDY NIGHT @ HAGGLER’S CORNER

Mark Perkins If I had to pick a ‘best ever Sheffield night out’, I’d be hard pushed to choose, but I’m certain of one thing - it would be a night of stand-up comedy.

Sadly, it’s been some time since this has happened. My favourite venue, pre-lockdown, was always the Lescar. Intimate, and in a small venue, where the audience and the comedian all contribute to the night.

I’ve loved seeing the likes of Chris Ramsey and Dara O’Briain in there, and while I do not at all begrudge them their big arena success, I’m always on the look-out for somewhere to watch comedy, and make that connection.

I didn’t think it would be happening anytime soon, but thankfully I was wrong. The inaugural comedy night in Haggler’s Corner was one of the best comedy nights I’ve seen in years. Eight up-and-coming acts, all hosted by Daniel Inniss, had me shouting for more at the end, and I wasn’t alone. Several folks I spoke to on the way out, said that they’d be back, and they’d be bringing friends along too. The acts were all good in their own way, so I’ll just pick on a couple for a special mention. First off, Callum Jones and his quiz. He needed to pick someone from the audience to help him, and as there was a guy resembling Tarzan, sitting next to me on the front row, there wasn’t really anyone else to choose.

When it goes well, an entire act based on audience interaction, is like nothing else, and this was comedy gold. My other top choice was headliner Kelli Taylor. Her character of a hairdresser from the North East had me laughing more than I’ve done on a night out in years. So get yourself down to the next one, but don’t get there too early, I’d like to be able to choose where to sit next time. Hagglers Corner, 586 Queens Rd, S2 4DU

REGINALD D HUNTER: BOMBE SHUFFLEUR

Leadmill // 23rd March // £25.30 Climate change. Mass unemployment.

Economic pandemics. The rise of global fascism. So what the f*** could this man POSSIBLY say to upset you? Reginald D Hunter is back with a brand-new show, and there’s no time for niceties.

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Sheffield City Hall // 29 March // £31.20 He’s not interested in laughs, but he is interested in a temporary mass liberal consensus… Stewart Lee’s latest live show Snowflake/Tornado questions Stew’s position in the comedy marketplace, after Netflix mistakenly lists his show as ‘reports of sharks falling from the skies are on the rise again. Nobody on the Eastern Seaboard is safe.’ It also questions Stew’s worth in a society demolishing the liberal values he has been keen to espouse, in a fairy-tale landscape of winter wonder. ticketmaster.co.uk

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City Hall // 14th March // £37.48 Russell Brand performing stand up on the strangeness of the last 18 months: what have we learned and not learned?

And how do you ‘get back to normal’ if you’ve never been normal? sheffieldcityhall.co.uk

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JACKASS FOREVER If there is one phrase that appropriately sums up the magnificently low-brow Jackass franchise, it’s ‘aaawwweee naaawwweee!!!’.

Each movie that followed in the wake of the MTV show ramped up the danger, the scale and the wince factor. It’s amazing that all of them walked away from the films alive, Ryan Dunn’s tragic death being unrelated to the productions. So, 11 years since the last film, the cast are older and evidently no wiser, but still manage to deliver everything their fans expect of them. Not only that, but many of the stunts in Forever are by far and away the most gnarly. Not since medieval times has the male genitalia been subjected to such horrendous punishment. I actually think mine went up inside me from fright during several of the stunts.

Despite all the original members being middle-aged, the affection between them is genuine and everyone is clearly full of the same delightful juvenile energy. They’re assisted by younger additions to the cast, all of whom are big fans, willing to get stuck in and take the same amounts of excruciating pain as their idols.

A welcome instalment that may well be the best of the films. If this does end up being the final Jackass movie, Knoxville and the gang are ending on a high note.

4/5

Texas Chainsaw Massacre (Available on Netflix)

Another horror sequel that uses the original’s title, this pointless follow-up to the 1974 classic sees Leatherface performing the public service of slicing up obnoxious gentrifiers.

Initially it appears the film is going to have something interesting to say about the out-of-touch superciliousness of Gen Z influencers. It does little more than show them as asinine youths who communicate solely in vehement Twitter rhetoric. Then again, this does make them perfect chainsaw fodder for Leatherface. Seeing him slice up these superfluous brats should be fun, right? Well, not nearly enough. The original film was notorious for being utterly distressing without any gore. This film appears to have been made by someone who never actually saw the original – more likely the only preparation was a screening of Halloween (2018), and a quick read through of the original’s plot on Wikipedia.

It’s not the worst of the Texas Chainsaw sequels, but it’s certainly not the best. That dubious honour still goes to Tobe Hooper’s self-parody sequel from 1986.

1.5/5

Reacher

(Available on Amazon Prime) I was amongst the many fans of Lee Child’s pulp thriller series that breathed a huge sigh of relief when Alan Ritchson was cast as the hulking, retired military policeman who drifts across the United States like a modern-day Western hero, sorting out the baddies with ruthless efficiency.

Fans were none too pleased when Tom Cruise was cast to play Reacher in two efficient if unremarkable thrillers. Everyone had the same complaint: Cruise simply didn’t have the physical presence required for Reacher. The only distinctive feature of the guy is his size. Fortunately, Ritchson is the perfect man for the part. The show adapts the first novel in the series – and for many still the best – Killing Floor.

The show has received great reviews and another season has already been greenlit. I can’t help feeling, however, that beyond Ritchson and the fight scenes, there is a pedestrian quality to the episodes.

Too much dialogue, none of it hitting with the same hard-boiled beauty of Child’s prose. This is something that may have been inevitable given that Reacher says very little in the books, most of his investigative observations being internal. Still, there are enough creative ways out there to convey this whilst keeping Reacher a man of few words and razor-sharp intellect. Aside from Ritchson, nobody is exceptional.

For me at least, it seemed we were blessed with a great lead in an unremarkable if innocuous action show that still doesn’t live up to the brilliance of the source material.

2.5/5

COMING SOON...

The Batman, 4 March The return of Batman, this time with Robert Pattinson behind the mask. The Caped Crusader ventures into Gotham City’s underworld when a sadistic killer leaves behind a trail of cryptic clues.

Umma, 25 March Sandra Oh stars in a supernatural horror that sees a woman’s quiet life disturbed by the remains of her estranged mother arriving at the doorstep.

Operation Fortune: Ruse de Guerre, 18 March Teamed up with some of the world’s best operatives, Jason Statham must track down and stop the sale of deadly new weapons technology.

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FILM WITH CAL REID

ALI & AVA A touching and thought-provoking social-realist love story, Ali & Ava stars Adeel Akhtar and Claire Rushbrook as the eponymous pair who fall in love despite the restrictions of their social backgrounds and lingering pain over past relationships.

Shot on location in a frosty and bleakly alluring Bradford, Ali & Ava is reminiscent of Ken Loach’s work; and like Loach, director Clio Barnard, whose previous credits include The Arbor and Dark River, perfectly captures the sense of people and place. Equal development is spent depicting the strong sense of community prevalent in both Ali and Ava’s worlds, and the inherent cultural differences that make their relationship unusual and emotionally risky is portrayed in a sensitive and unbiased fashion. Every performance feels faultlessly authentic, but it’s the two leads that drive the picture; their performances are so brilliantly layered and empathetic that it’s impossible not to become immediately invested in the journey.

Music is a strong feature of the film, a core element of how and why the pair bond. Their trading and appreciation of musical tastes vastly opposed to their own is a clever metaphor for the merging of two different cultures and classes that share more similarities than might be immediately visible.

A film that showcases real class in production and performances, Ali & Ava is an enlightening, moving and ultimately uplifting drama about two wonderful people. True excellence.

5/5 Exposed saw Ali & Ava as part of a press screening at The Showroom Cinema. Head to www. showroomworkstation.org.uk for the latest film listings and news.

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LGBTQ+

THE PARTY DON’T STOP As LGBT+ History Month draws to a close for another year, we MARCH (sorry) straight into another packed month of queer events. First up, having firmly established that good things come in small packages, is community arts venue DINA. Check out their comedy night, Comedy & Babybels (Thu 3 Mar), featuring scouse comedian Alex Maureen, who isn’t afraid to be blunt and give you descriptions of gay life with puns muckier than the Mersey itself. The night will be hosted by Andy Mitchell, best known for his friendship with Joe Exotic, and features comedians Dean Coughlin, Aiden Pyne and Emma Crossland.

Also taking to the DINA stage this month is Yorkshire lesbian icon and one-woman cabaret The Bleeding Obvious [Fri 4 Mar], with original songs and tales which are sometimes funny, occasionally poignant, frequently emotional, usually queer - and it’s probably the only show with the lyrics ‘demisexual panromantic polyamorous androgyne!’

Over at Spirit of Sheffield, the Rainbow Blades return for their prematch socials for the Nottingham Forest (Fri 4 Mar), Middlesbrough (Tue 8 Mar) and Barnsley (Sat 19 Mar) games. We also see the launch of two new nights this month with Rockies (Sat 5 Mar) hosted by LGBT+ Sheffield with a night of old school Hi-NRG classics and the launch of their new monthly Spirit Karaoke night (Thu 17 Mar). If karaoke is your thing then there is also a new night, hosted by drag queen Emma Maezin at Hemingways on Thursday 3 and 10 March.

If you missed the memo, then it would appear that this month is Drag Bingo month, with three different events to choose from (or why pick? go to all three!).

Kicking things off is the launch of a new monthly Draq Queen Bingo on Wed 16 March at Hagglers Corner hosted by the amazing Trixie Lee and cash prizes for the best dressed. Over at Forum we have the rescheduled Rupaul’s Drag Race Bingo (Fri 18 Mar) following their power cut in February, hosted by Ivy Alexxander and Ladonna for a night of bingo games, live performances and plenty of fun prizes. And last but by no means least, to complete the set, the KlubKids are in town for Boots Down Bingo (Sat 19 Mar) at Mecca Bingo with catwalks, dance-offs and performances from RuPaul’s Drag Race icons, hosted by Ophelia Balls and Coco Vadose Performances from Baga Chipz, Janey Jacke, Baily J Mills & more.

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comedy and games. And for something a little different, drag-horror legends The Boulet Brothers (Tue 29 Mar) will be appearing at Leadmill fresh from season four of their hit show, Dragula.

If you’re after something to watch on the big screen, then Sheffield Adventure Film Festival have a screening of Patagonia’s feature length film They/Them (Sun 20 Mar) following Lor, a trans climber, into the sandstone canyons of northern Arizona. The Greystones welcome back Belinda O’Hooley on Sat 26 Mar (half of the four-time BBC Radio 2 Folk Award Best Duo nominees O’Hooley & Tidow)

showcasing her abilities as a composer and pianist for her show Inversions. And finishing up with a bang we have Piña is Burning (Fri 4 Mar) at Piña, celebrating all things queer with a line-up including Bruce La Danse & Nonna Fab, Babyschön and Love & Lust with all ticket proceeds going to Sheffield LGBTQ+ youth charity, SAYiT. That’s your lot for this month! As always, keep an eye on the Sheffield LGBT+ events page on facebook.com/ sheffieldlgbtevents for updates and announcements on the latest events and news.

Until next time, love and rainbows...

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THE PLAY WHAT I WROTE

Lyceum Theatre // 28 Feb-5 Mar // £15-£45.50 Thom has written a play, an epic set in the French Revolution called ‘A Tight Squeeze for the Scarlet Pimple’. Dennis, on the other hand, wants to continue with their double act. He believes that if they perform a tribute to Morecambe and Wise, Thom’s confidence will be restored. But first Dennis needs to persuade a guest star to appear in the play what Thom wrote…sheffieldtheatres.co.uk

RICE

Studio Theatre // 8-9 Mar // £11 Nisha is a young hotshot executive working for Golden Fields, Australia’s largest producer of rice. Yvette, an older Chinese migrant, is the cleaner who sees to Nisha’s desk and holds her own entrepreneurial ambitions. The two form a powerful – if unlikely – bond as they navigate the complexities of their lives and the world at large. sheffieldtheatres.co.uk

LATE: THE ART OF SCIENCE Millennium Gallery // 17 March 7pm-10pm // Free This after-hours event, a collab between Hallam University and Sheffield Museums Trust, provides an evening of artistic activities and scientific endeavours dedicated to the prettiest pathogens, the brightest bacteria, the finest fossils, and the most magnificent minerals. There will be a whole host of hands-on activities, interactive experiences, lightening talks, a pay bar – and cake! museums-sheffield.org.uk

DISPATCHES ON THE RED DRESS

Studio Theatre // 19 Mar // £13 An immersive show unravelling the joy and pain from her own grandmother’s youth in 1940’s Germany. Multi award-winning folk musician Rowan Rheingans celebrates subtle acts of resistance and boldly asks a troubling question for our times: can hope for the future be found in the darkest pockets of our history? sheffieldtheatres.co.uk

TINMAN

UoS Drama Studio // 5 Mar // £6-£8 Joss Arnott Dance presents a magical new retelling of a classic story, a captivating new dance production exploring a reimagined story of how this much-loved character would have coped against the Wicked Witch in the deep dark wood and discovering the new personalities he might have met along the way. performancevenues.group.shef.ac.uk

SNAPSHOT

UoS Drama Studio // 28 Mar // £6-£8 A unique opportunity to take a glimpse at three explosive and thoughtprovoking new theatre works fresh out of the box: contemporary magic shows, beatboxers, dancebreaks, spectacular harmonies, and interpretative dance – all wrapped up in an enthralling package. performancevenues.group.shef.ac.uk WWW.EXPOSEDMAGAZINE.CO.UK | 83

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HIDDEN DEPTHS

Phoebe Melmoth speaks to Sheffield photographer Laura Page about Hidden Depths, an award-winning exhibition that aims to challenge ageist stereotypes and break down barriers behind age segregation in the UK. Where did you first get the inspiration for the project?

I was working in residential homes doing workshops. As I spent more time with people I began to realise what amazing characters they were, and how much they had lived. I felt like I was almost guilty of pre-judging these people myself; I think this image we have in our heads of older people is made worse by the media and gives us a very two-dimensional idea of what it is to be old.

pandemic. I had to take a few photos through windows, doors or outside. In the end, working during lockdown benefited the project, as people were bored at home, desperate to communicate and express themselves.

Surprisingly, no one I was photographing was worried about Covid. They didn’t want to fritter away their later years in lockdown; they wanted to be part of a project. Some of their children had concerns, so I made sure to check everyone was happy at every stage.

“The power of image is really strong; most images we see of older people are completely inaccurate, and I think that’s really dangerous.”

Was there anyone in particular from the care home that inspired you or who you particularly connected with?

A few people. There was one woman who didn’t speak, and I first thought she just wasn’t able to communicate. Eventually when I got to know her, she was just so funny and outrageous.

There was another man who was very quiet, and once I got talking to him he told me that when he was a boy he pretended to be older so that he could go to war. He opened up to me about what he saw when he was just a child, and how he was still very traumatised by it.

It sounds cheesy but I definitely connected with all of them.

However, another person who really stands out is a woman called Irene from Sheffield. Irene fostered over 200 kids as a single mum when she had hardly any money. She seems like a very regular person but was amazing, which I guess summarises the project.

We tend to look past older people when they’ve done more than will do in a lifetime.

How did the project begin to come together?

When I first had the idea, I started searching for positive images of ageing and couldn’t find any. I applied for the Rebecca Vassey Memorial Award, where I spoke to an interview panel. I was so shocked that I won, and everything came together from there.

How did working during the pandemic affect the project and how you would normally work?

At first, I was sceptical about starting the project during the

You had over 450 people wanting to be involved with the project. How did you decide who would be photographed?

I was completely shocked by how many people wanted to be involved. I wrote back to every single person to find out more about them and their lives. I also tried to find a good cross-section to make it more diverse. I wanted different kinds of stories from people of different backgrounds.

What more do you think can be done to challenge ageist stereotypes in modern-day society?

These photographs are only a tiny part of what needs to happen in general. The power of image is really strong; most images we see of older people are completely inaccurate, and I think that’s really dangerous. People may see that and think that they’re too old to do certain things, for example. It’s important that we see normal older people, although most of the people I photographed are actually more extraordinary.

People have written to me to say they’ve been inspired by the photos. Someone said that they’d lost their way during the pandemic, but that the pictures shook them up and made them remember who they are. That’s amazing.

Part of what we’re exploring is reimagining what aging can be: how people can use their wisdom and life experience to carry on learning and teaching, to continue to have exciting and wonderful lives, and to still be an important part of society after retirement.

You can see more of Laura’s work at laurapage.co.uk

Hidden Depths can be viewed 4th-26th March at the Persistence Works Gallery, Yorkshire Artspace. Opening times: Weds-Sat, 11am-5pm.

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CULTURE // ARTIST SPOTLIGHT

HOLLIE BROWN We talk to Sheffield-based illustrator Hollie Brown (@bab.edoodles) about eveything from questionable cartoon influences to the strength of the Steel City art scene.

What first drew you to illustration?

I suppose everyone says they got into art as a kid, but I was never really the academic type and mostly stuck to art and music. It wasn’t until I took a foundation course at the Northern School of Art, up in Middlesbrough, and was offered a course in Illustration that I thought I’d give it a proper go.

What appealed to you about that medium in particular?

Well, painting was never really my forte. I did fine art at school and enjoyed it, but there was a part of it that felt a little too intense for me. For me, illustration felt a bit more freeing and I was able to express more.

You’ve got a very distinctive style – there’s a bit of a psychedelic, trippy element to it, and some seems to have a bit of a new gothic edge.

Can you talk us through your influences?

I think it’s taken a few years to develop into what it is now. Music is a big one these days.

You could go back to when I was kid and was heavily influenced by comics and Cartoon Network shows, the kind of slightly dark and weird Ed, Edd n Eddy style shows.

You can see that, and those shows were a bit trippy! Stuff like Ren & Stimpy and Cow and Chicken fall into that category, too.

Absolutely, and stuff like The Grim Adventures of Billy & Mandy. That was really weird stuff and there was definitely a lot of dark humour thrown in for adults. You absorb it all at some point, in the same way as visiting a gallery.

You recently exhibited some of your work as part of a competition with Ayup Illustrators at Picture House Social, which you won.

Firstly, congrats! And secondly, who are the Ayup Illustrators?

It’s run by Alastair Flindall, an artist who does a lot of mural work around Sheffield. He collected five up-and-coming local illustrators and put us onto this exhibition at Picture House sponsored by Aperol and Campari. We were all allocated a cocktail to illustrate in our own interpretation, then they remained on show for two weeks and the public could vote for their favourite. It was a great opportunity and really nice to get the votes.

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What sort of the stuff do you have in the pipeline?

I’ve got a few things lined up in Sheffield city centre, a bit of mural work and some stuff related to the music scene. Sheffield’s great because it’s a small creative community and everybody helps each other out; it’s a bit of a dark horse as a city in terms of the creative scene.

As a city, it seems to straddle that line of being big enough to have stuff going on but also retaining a smaller community feel.

Absolutely. In some cities, Manchester being a good example, you can get swept away in the amount of stuff going on. For me, Sheffield feels like the perfect size, and the mindset of the people here tends to be open and friendly. Coming out of the lockdowns it’s been incredible seeing work displayed again, and it feels like everyone in the creative industry is raring to go again.

Ok, to sign off – dream project or collaboration?

Oooh this is a very difficult one. I really love the trance/psyschedlic nature of Tash Sultana’s music, so I think could have fun with that in a creative sense. @bab.edoodles

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