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Welcome to CityMag... REJOICE! Summer looks like it’s finally here, which is quite apt given that festival season is approaching. Although no doubt by the time you read this the heavens will have opened. Grabbing the spotlight this month is DocFest, the hugely popular documentary film festival that descends on the city every year. Stephanie Burns takes an in depth look at what to expect and boy does it look good. Michael Moore, Ken Loach and Louis Theroux are all pencilled in to appear and, at the time of writing as we go to press, Sir David Attenborough has been added to the line-up. Just wow. Make sure you don’t miss it. Elsewhere we look at other festivals taking place in the city over the coming months, including Cliffhanger, Music in the Gardens and that little known music festival, Tramlines. With all these extra people descending on Sheffield it’s perhaps even better news that the new retail quarter is edging ever closer now that the city council have appointed a developer. We look at the changes taking place and the impact that they could have on the city. Plus we’ve got our usual mix of music, arts, style and news about the best city in the north. Enjoy.
SO there is a buzz in the air, DocFest is in town and with the announcement of David Attenborough alongside the likes of Michael Moore and Joanna Lumley, it has really set the festival on fire. You can read more on the event in this issue! While I’ve been out and about around the city centre I was also invited to get a little bit of insight into the Moor regeneration, which is kicking in. It’s wonderful seeing that end of ‘town’ really come alive. The Light cinema will open in March and is set to be the big draw for that area with an eight-screen offering – I for one am loving the buzz – enjoy! I’d also like to say a big thank you to Hanonymity for creating the piece of gorgeous artwork that adorns our cover. I’m sure you’ll have fun trying to spot the different Sheffield landmarks, but which is the right way up? I’ll leave that to you to decide. Have a great month and see you in July.
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8 WHAT’S GOING ON
Arts, culture, film... the things to look out for in Sheffield this month
14 BOOZE&GRUB Find inspiration for food and drink from Sheffield’s finest independents
22 MEET THE MAKER Check out the new Pasta Masta
28 PREVIEW Stephanie Burns looks ahead to Sheffield Doc/Fest 2016
31 HIPSTER
Style tips from Savills, plus a trip to Unity Yoga
36 HOPE SPRINGS ETERNAL Questions continue to be raised over the future of Sheffield city centre and its proposed retail quarter – are we finally closer to finding an answer?
38 COVER STAR Hanonymity’s designs have taken her all around the world – but this month’s bespoke cover is all about us
40 FESTIVAL From music to art and climbing to cycling, festival season well and truly descends on Sheffield this summer
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Corinne Bailey Rae speaks to Phoebe Seymour FRONT COVER: Hanonymity created this design especially for us. See page 38 for more A SPECIAL THANKS TO THIS MONTH’S CONTRIBUTORS Savills, Paul Widdowson, Sean Clarke, Chris Bamford, Russell Cutts, Aiden Marples, Becca Linnard, Oliver Young, Danielle Mustarde, Nick Peck, Liz Casserly
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8 SHAPED FROM THE EARTH: SHEFFIELD CERAMICS 18 June – 9 October Millennium Gallery www.museums-sheffield.org
The wealth and variety of handmade ceramics produced in Sheffield today will be celebrated in a brand new exhibition. Curated by local potter Penny Withers, Shaped from the Earth: Sheffield Ceramics will bring together work by a wide range of city-based makers. Sheffield is home to a thriving community of ceramicists and ceramic artists. Shaped from the Earth will showcase the remarkable diversity of their work, from small domestic objects to ambitious large-scale pieces. Artists featured in the exhibition include Alex Shimwell, Antonia Salmon, Brian Holland, Bev Seth, Steve Booton, Debbie Michaels, Emilie Taylor, Victoria Dawes, Hanne Westegaard, Ken Taylor, Linda Southwell and Mike Scown. As well as shining a spotlight on the work of Sheffield talented ceramicists, Shaped from the Earth will also allow visitors to directly support the city’s makers directly, with many of the works on show available for purchase.
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THE GOVERNMENT INSPECTOR 17-25 June Crucible Theatre www.sheffield theatres.co.uk
The Mayor is in a cold sweat. News has reached him of an imminent visit from a Government Inspector. His fear is well-founded as he has been somewhat lacking in his official duties. The hospital’s a health hazard, the school’s a war zone, the soldiers don’t have trousers to march in and he never quite got around to building that church. Surely the only possible solution is bribery; it seems to have resolved many a sticky situation for the Mayor and his team in the past. But a simple case of mistaken identity leads matters to spiral hysterically out of control. Could it be that they have met their match in the complicated business of deception? Gogol’s satirical masterpiece, in a version by David Harrower, is a hilarious riot of corruption, lies and greed that has lost none of its original bite.
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‘Murder, greed, corruption, exploitation, adultery and treachery…all those things we hold near and dear to our hearts’… so begins the international award winning Broadway and West End musical, Chicago, which comes to Sheffield for one week only with West End and former EastEnders star John Partridge as Billy Flynn, Coronation Street star Hayley Tamaddon as Roxie Hart, and The X-Factor winner and real life prison warden Sam Bailey as Matron ‘Mama’ Morton. Based on real life events back in the roaring 1920s, nightclub singer Roxie Hart shoots her lover and along with cell block rival, double-murderess Velma Kelly, they fight to keep from death row with the help of smooth talking lawyer, Billy Flynn. Created by the musical theatre talents of John Kander, Fred Ebb and legendary choreographer Bob Fosse, Chicago’s sexy, sassy score includes All That Jazz and Razzle Dazzle.
ON SCREEN… THE NICE GUYS 3 June
Treading lightly in Lethal Weapon territory – but with more comedy and added ‘taches – this buddy cop sort of movie follows Ryan Gosling’s private investigator as he looks into the apparent suicide of a fading porn star in 1970’s Los Angeles. Aided by Russell Crowe’s enforcer, they uncover a shocking criminal conspiracy that reaches up to the highest circles of power.
INDEPENDENCE DAY: RESURGENCE 23 June
The summer’s big blockbuster. Twenty years after the events of the first film, the international community recovers and the United Nations creates the Earth Space Defense (ESD), a united global defense program that serves as Earth’s early warning system and the main defense force using technology salvaged from remains of the alien forces. However, the aliens were able to send a distress signal to their other battalions before their final defeat while others went into hiding elsewhere around the world. The aliens in deep space receive the signal and send a larger and more powerful battle fleet, threatening the human race once more. This time, with a gravitational machine.
BEER & BANGERS CHARITY COMEDY NIGHT 25 June www.whirlowhallfarm.org/eventscalendar/tickets/#
Beer & Bangers is the perfect chance to relax, kick back and howl with laughter in the unique surroundings of our lambing barn, watch an unforgettable show of giggles and guffaws with some of the top comics in the business. With real local ales from Abbeydale Brewery and the most delicious high welfare sausages sizzling on the BBQ what more could you want from your Saturday night? This is an over 18 event and all profits directly support the work of our wonderful children’s charity. Doors open at 7pm tickets: £22 each and include your first drink from the bar and famous Whirlow hot dog.
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Re:Discover It’s Sheffield’s oldest independent department store and the perfect example of why ‘shopping local’ works. While the proposed new retail quarter remains a hot topic of discussion, The Moor has been quietly going about its business and at its heart is Sheffield’s only independent department store, Atkinsons. David Cartwright, store manager, looks at the changing face of one of the city’s busiest thoroughfares and why shoppers should continue to ‘shop local’. The future’s bright.
Individual, independent and proud of it Atkinsons is Sheffield’s only surviving independent department store and has been an important part of The Moor landscape for generations. We’re proud of the things that sets Atkinsons apart, and that starts with a committed approach to quality, service and value. These values are lacking in many other businesses but we believe this is why we have such a strong and loyal customer base today and are delighted that generations of families of Sheffield have enjoyed shopping with us.
Tough times coming to an end Everyone at Atkinsons is relishing the opportunity to trade within a revitalised Moor after years of underinvestment. Our passion has always remained undiminished and we are grateful for the loyalty of our fabulous staff, many whom have worked here for over 20 years, and customers all of who have supported us throughout.
Re: Discover Atkinsons with reductions everywhere you look Things have taken a very positive turn with major retailers such as Primark, Blacks, and Ann Summers arriving in the area soon and the future is indeed brighter. We look forward to welcoming both old and new customers alike. Our in-house team of buyers have sourced new and exciting ranges to cater for evolving trends across the store. So whether you’re looking for new furniture or carpets, a new outfit, something for the kids, electricals around the home, or a gift for someone special, Atkinsons is the place to be. And remember, if you need a break from bargain hunting we have eateries to delight you – Angelicas, Caffe Massarella, and Atkinsons Restaurant.
Extra savings, extra benefits On top of that, we like to add sensible prices and simple ways to spread the cost with the Atkinsons store card a convenient and moneysaving way to shop with us. It’s simple to use, and entitles you to settlement discount every time you shop, whatever you buy. Plus, there’s extra discounts during special promotion periods or on selected items.
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Find inspiration for food and drink from Sheffield’s finest independents. SUMMER appears to be here so let’s make the most of it while it lasts. In true British fashion, the slightest glimpse of sun equals barbecue and beers. Even if it’s blowing a gale with rain forecast you can guarantee that most gardens and open spaces will be full of the smell of barbecuing food and the sound of people having fun. At The Showroom I’ve tried a whole variety of different things during BBQ season, ranging from shop bought veggie sausages to burgers that fall apart when you look at them. Not forgetting an unknown quantity of haloumi skewers! There’s nothing wrong with them, but this month I thought I’d share my veggie burger recipe. We currently have this on the menu and its versatile and easy to replicate at home. We spice it up with flavours that you’d usually find in a hearty chilli, but feel free to adapt it to the way you like it. Don’t forget to keep your veggie related questions coming in. My Twitter is @jontheveggie and I’m always happy to answer any queries you may have.
Meat-free barbecue? Jon the Veggie has some ideas... ❬❬ BLACK BEAN & SOYA BURGER ❭❭ METHOD 1. Finely dice the onion and sauté for ten mins until translucent. Be careful they don’t burn or stick. Remove from the heat and leave to cool. 2. In a separate pan bring the water, spices, veg stock and dried herbs to a boil. Once boiling add the dried soya mince, mix thoroughly and leave to cool. 3. Once cooled in a large bowl, combine all the ingredients and mix thoroughly with your hands. Leave to rest for half an hour. 4. After resting, shape the burgers to your required size and leave in the fridge until needed. 5. To cook, either stick them straight on the BBQ turning regularly with a spatula or start them in a frying pan over a medium heat. 6. When they are sealed on the top and bottom, finish them on the BBQ for the authentic wood smoke flavoured experience.
INGREDIENTS 250g dried soya mince 750ml water 1 onion diced 1 tin pre-cooked black beans 50g cornflour 50g breadcrumbs 1 tbsp/1cube veg stock 1tbsp chopped parsley 2 tsp smoked paprika 1 tsp dried oregano 1tsp cayenne powder 1 tsp ground cumin 1 egg Salt & pepper to taste
Beer Central’s Sean Clarke picks out some perfect summer tipples. Don’t you just love the summer months? Gorgeous sunshine one minute, a drowning downpour the next. Here at Beer Central we tend to think that beer is just like the British weather, you’re never quite sure what’s going to happen next – a downpour of hoppy IPAs, long bright evenings of refreshing pale ales, perhaps a dark, brooding thunderstorm of imperial stouts? Celebrate the British weather, celebrate British beer, variety is the key to life!
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Buxton Brewery – Nth Cloud. Bottle 330ml
2016 has already declared itself to be the Year of the DIPA (Double India Pale Ale), with a plethora of double-hopped stunners hitting the shelves and bars of the UK craft beer scene. Buxton’s latest hop bomb is a return of Nth Cloud, an 8.2% DIPA using the finest malt and mosaic and simcoe hops from the USA. What you get is a boozy, caramel and tropical fruit blast, followed by a bitter finish. Northern Monk Brew Co – Neapolitan. Can 330ml
What more can you ask for on a hot summer’s day than a deckchair, a beach and an ice cream? This beer takes us there… a collaboration brew with Little Leeds Beer House (a beautiful little
beer shop in the Leeds Corn Exchange), Northern Monk have served up a 6.2% strawberry, chocolate and vanilla pale ale that gives you everything you’d expect from the very best Neapolitan ice cream. No need for a flake here, this beer is easy to drink and guarantees a smile.
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Hawkshead Brewery – Tonka. Bottle 330ml
A perfect summer evening nightcap, Tonka is an 8.5% Imperial Porter that just keeps on giving. Brewed by Hawkshead (up in the Lake District), the origins of this beautiful beer lie in South America’s forests. Tonka beans are the fruit of the Cumaru tree and are famous for their nut and fruit flavours. This beer is rich, velvety and complex with layer after layer of chocolate, vanilla, coconut, almond and bitter cherries. Tonka was the start of the show at last year’s Indy Man Beer Convention, thankfully its now available to buy and drink at home.
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❬ JAMAICAN ESCOVITCH FISH RECIPE ❭ Fish prepared escovitch style is seasoned, fried and marinated with a peppery vinegar-based dressing made colourful with julienned bell peppers, carrots and onions. And, everyone knows this dish tastes better the next day. Even though it’s eaten year-round, no Godfearing Jamaican would be without fried king fish or red snapper on Good Friday – it’s the highlight of the Easter holidays.
SERVES 4
INGREDIENTS 4 whole red snapper Salt and pepper 1 cup cooking oil ESCOVITCH DRESSING ½ each, green and red pepper, julienned 1 carrot, julienned 1 small onion, sliced in rings 3 tbsp cooking oil (you can use leftover oil from frying fish) ⅔ cup vinegar ½ tsp salt 1 tsp hot pepper sauce ½ scotch bonnet pepper, seed removed and chopped
METHOD 1. To prepare the fish, clean and scale fish the day before. Season with salt and black pepper and refrigerate. 2. Set hob to high and add cooking oil to pan. Dry fish with paper towel and pan fry for about five minutes each side. 3. Take out of pan and place on a paper towel to drain the oil. 4. To make the dressing, cut and chop vegetables and put aside. 5. Put vinegar and oil into a saucepan and bring to a boil. Add carrots and let them simmer for about a minute. Add pimento seeds, if using, and the salt and pepper sauce. 6. Continue to stir and add the red and green bell peppers. Simmer for a minute before adding the onion. Simmer for a further five minutes or until the onion is transparent 7. Add scotch bonnet pepper and stir. 8. Place fish into serving dish and spoon dressing on top.
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16 It is in the light bodied, gentle style of the region for which the distillery was best known with a floral nose and decidedly citrusy, sweet taste. At Shakespeares it sells for £4.80 per 25ml measure.
The Return of the Whisky Files With The Shakespeare’s Chris Bamford
LAST month in The Whisky Files we looked at three whiskies from recently founded companies. This month, we’re turning the tables and feature three drams from now closed (and in a couple of cases demolished) distilleries.
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Brechin North Port 1982 This is from the ‘very rare private cellar cask selection’ of Forbes Ross & Co Ltd independent bottlers and is the second oldest whisky we sell at Shakespeares. The distillery closed in 1983, along with ten other Scottish whisky distilleries that year. Onto the whisky itself, you may ask how good is whisky from a distillery that was closed for commercial reasons actually going to be? In this case actually very interesting, with a sherberty sweet aroma and grassy, almost herbal sweetness before an aftertaste which seems to re-emerge with a lingering oakiness. This retails at Shakespeares for £5.80 a 25ml measure, making it one of our most expensive whiskies due to its rarity.
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Littlemill Connoisseurs Choice 1991 Littlemill was a lowland distillery in West Dumbartonshire on the site of a former brewery, which can trace its history back to the 14th century, and whisky production from 1772 until it closed in 1994.
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Imperial 1991/Duncan Taylor 10 Year Old Built in the year of Queen Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee in 1897 (hence the regal name) in the village of Carron in the hills of Speyside. Over the course of its history, Imperial has fallen foul of the tumultuous nature of the industry more than its fair share of times. We actually, for fairly inexplicable reasons, have two different bottlings of Imperial; one released with the official distillery label by Gordon & McPhail distilled in 1991 and bottled 2008, and one a tenyear-old release from another independent bottling company, Duncan Taylor, distilled just before production ceased in 1998 and bottled in 2009. The former is quite grassy and citric, while the latter is a quite sharp and complex Speysider with a butter fudge sweetness – quite a contrast showing the variations the distillery was capable of producing. We are in a bit of a golden period for whisky at the moment, but as the stories of these distilleries testify, it shouldn’t be taken for granted in the fickle world of the drinking public!
MOMMA CAT’S BIG MEOW! The Devonshire Cat’s Liz Casserly puts gluten-free beers to the test. BEING an avid foodie, baker and ale drinker most of my (adult, honestly officer) life, I had my whole world turned upside down a couple of months ago by being diagnosed as Coeliac. Disaster! No bread, no pasta, no cake. I shan’t lie to you, I nearly cried proper tears when I realised I couldn’t have a Yorkshire pudding with my Sunday dinner. But then it really hit home. None of that mattered. Even the lack of my beloved Yorkshire pud was a mere nuisance when it dawned on me... I could no longer drink beer! Upon this realisation, I spent a few days being down in the dumps and rather grumpy: understatement of the year according to my staff (the term “hippopotamus with road rage” was overheard). With beer being such a large part of my life, drinking, writing about and brewing in my spare time alone – not to mention the central role it takes in my appointment as GM of the Devonshire Cat – I decided it was time to stop being miserable, accept my lot and try as many gluten-free beers as I could get my hands on. “Drink beer?” I hear you shout, “in the name of research?” Yes indeed! It was a dirty job but someone had to do it. Over the following weeks I went on the hunt of all hunts looking for the holy grail – a great tasting gluten-free beer. I sampled many, some good some bad, and to be perfectly honest some that were downright terrible, but here are a couple that really tickled my tastebuds.
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First Chop: Caramel IPA 5.2% 330ml
Bronze in colour with hefty doses of three different US hops, the addition of unrefined sugar to the brew gives this well-balanced IPA a dreamy sweetness well worthy of its name. Slick and easy to drink it would be perfect paired with summer barbecue food. Estrella: Daura Marzan 7.2% 330ml
The strongest gluten-free beer I’ve found so far. Full bodied and pretty sweet due to the heavy malt base needed to support such an ABV but herby and light on the nose. Not a ‘session’ beer but if you are gluten-free and sick of drinking pilsner you won’t be disappointed at all.
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17 Portland House’s Danielle Mustarde is sweeter than usual this month as she looks at gins with a difference. THIS month we’re indulging our sweet tooth by taking a moment to appreciate the sweeter gins on the shelf. But, gin isn’t meant to be sweet, is it? I’m glad you asked… ‘Gin’ is a broad term, used to describe the coming together of a neutral ‘base’ spirit with juniper, the botanical which gives the drink its characteristic ‘ginny’ taste, along with other botanicals – typically citrus peels and spices. The classic ‘London Dry Gin’, which many think of as ‘traditional gin’, is characterised by a clean and dry profile and is actually limited (legally!) as to the amount of sugar which can be added. Sweeter gins fall outside of the stricter gin categories, generally being made up of a neutral spirit, juniper berries and a number of carefully selected sweet botanicals. Here are a few we (bought) earlier…
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NORDÉS ATLANTIC GALICIAN GIN, Spain, 40% Rather than the traditional grain-based neutral spirit, Nordés is made with an Albariño grape-based neutral spirit, which immediately makes it stand out against the others in the crowd. Its sweet botanicals include lemon peels, hibiscus, liquorice and eucalyptus, a peculiar combination which come together to give it a distinctively ‘sherberty’ sweet flavour (honestly, just give it a sniff). BROCKMAN’S, London, 40% A somewhat controversial gin, with traditional ‘London Dry’ types disregarding it as a ‘liqueur’ and the more sweet-toothed, contemporary types going wild for it. Blueberries and blackberries are the predominant flavour here (thus the controversy with many asking, “Where’s the juniper?”) along with Bulgarian coriander and bittersweet Valencia orange peels. SIR ROBIN OF LOCKSLEY, Sheffield, 40.5% Ah, Sir Robin of Locksley, our lovely and local house gin. This one’s definitely a crowd pleaser, tantalising your tastebuds with flavours of elderflower, dandelion and pink grapefruit, this gin’s a little subtler in its sweetness than the ‘sherberty’ Nordés and sweet and fruity Brockman’s. If you’re a fan of Hendrick’s gin, with its rose and cucumber profile, then Sir Robin will be right up you’re street.
If you’d like to learn more about our spirits, you can also join us and the lovely people from Starmoreboss for one of our monthly tasting sessions (usually the first Monday of the month). For tickets, drop by, we’re at 286 Ecclesall Road or call us 0114 266 9511 for more information.
S&Js Pantry in the Moor Market talk all things cheese. Cracking! WITH nearly 20 years’ experience in the retail environment, 2013 saw Su and Jon looking for a new opportunity. Walking through the Castle Market there was a stall available to rent and this struck the spark of an idea in their minds. But what to sell? The trade with which they were familiar was already well represented in the market, so something else was needed. Since both had experience in catering, food was an ideal opportunity, so they decided on a stall selling food which was locally produced, artisan made, traditional or fairly traded. In the few months that the Castle Market remained open, there was sufficient encouragement to take a pitch in the new Moor Market. The new stall, still with the same trading name – S & J’s Pantry – opened selling cheese, dairy produce, jams, pickles, drinks, baking, condiments and cooking ingredients. After only eight months, the stall was too small for the range of cheeses which customers required, so next door was taken, and the business doubled in size. The range of cheeses has grown over time, and now it is normal to have over 80 different varieties on the counter. About half of these are regional to the North of England, with preference being given to small producers. Usually there are about eight or ten sheeps’ and goats’ cheeses in the mix. Many of the cheeses are in stock because customers have requested them and this has resulted in an interesting range from across Europe, probably one of the widest selection of cheeses in the city centre. In addition to cheeses there is a good selection of pickles, jams and preserves. Most of these are from small producers and, wherever possible, locally sourced. Most other dairy produce is from Longley Farm, with every flavour of yoghurt on offer. Birdhouse Teas are well represented, including one blend exclusive to S & J’s. When the “Seven Teas of Sheffield” were listed, Su and Jon thought that the Moor Market deserved its own blend, which was made and is now available. Mr Fitzpatrick’s cordials complement the range with flavours both traditional and modern. The popularity of these cordials encouraged Su and Jon‘s son Jamie to set up “Jamie’s Milk and Soda Bar” where customers can purchase any flavour made up as cordial, soda or milkshake. S & J’s Pantry. Stall 139 and 140, Moor Market
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19 Head chef Andy Mason is taking inspiration from The Devonshire Cat’s beers
The range of beers is impressive and includes 12 cask ales (six on rotation), 16 keg beers and 200 different bottles. And that’s not including the range of ciders and perries, gins, whiskeys… the list goes on.
THE city is awash with ale. Not literally, of course, but if you know your pales from your porters and your pilsners from your IPAs, you’ve probably never had it so good. Step into pretty much any pub or bar around town and you’re pretty much guaranteed to find a decent selection of cask and keg beers as well as a wide enough selection of bottles to fill oyl int road. But it wasn’t always like this. Rewind 15 years or so and you’d have been lucky to find an alternative to Stella never mind the huge selection of ales we’ve become accustomed to. The Devonshire Cat bucked that trend as soon as it opened its doors, welcoming beer connoisseurs of all ages. And it’s still going strong. Beer aficionado Liz Casserly took over the reins in December last year and has big plans for the Wellington Street ale house. The range of beers is still impressive and includes 12 cask ales (six on rotation), 16 keg beers and 200 different bottles. And that’s not including the range of ciders and perries, gins, whiskeys… the list goes on. Liz has also introduced a range of gluten-free beers – you can read more about that in her first column for CityMag on page xx. Food is taking a more central role too. Head chef Andy Mason is overseeing a kitchen expansion as well as fine-tuning a menu that, amongst other things, utilises some of their best beers. Ox cheeks braised in chocolate and Vanilla porter, for example, sounds heavenly. Liz, who spent three years at The Sheffield Tap prior to joining the Abbeydale Brewery-owned Dev, is also making headway with a complete refurb of the bar, which is likely to happen towards the end of the year. In the meantime she’s been busy collaborating with the likes of Lost Industry Brewing to create a new brew. The result? The supremely hoppy and citrusy Lost Lizzie Lime IPA (6.1%, 330ml). In her words, you’ll either love it or hate it. With Tramlines approaching The Devonshire Cat has live music planned for the whole weekend and don’t miss their popular quiz on Monday evenings. Whether you’re a casual beer drinker, craft ale aficionado or want some good home-cooked food, head down to Wellington Street and discover one of the pioneers of real ale drinking in the city centre. If you want to make your way through that list of bottles, you’d better start soon… The Devonshire Cat 49 Wellington Street, Sheffield, S1 4HG Tel: 0114 279 6700 www.devonshirecat.co.uk
An extensive refurbishment is pencilled in for later in the year
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20 Eat Sheffield
Talking tasty food with Mr Pickles’ Paul Widdowson.
AFTER a dreary winter and an unpredictable spring, I’m welcoming the arrival of June with open arms. There are many reasons to celebrate the return of summer, but I’m mostly looking forward to a spot of alfresco dining – my garden can turn into a bit of a sun trap over summer and my family love to use it as a second dining room. Whether we’re having a barbecue, a picnic or a relaxing breakfast, everything seems to taste so much better when we’re eating it in the sun. But, if I don’t have time to cook, I’m just as happy enjoying a Yorkshire tipple whilst soaking up the rays. In fact, I’d say there’s nothing finer than getting home from work and unwinding with a nice cold drink in the garden. A refreshing beer generally does the trick and I especially like a pale ale. We have quite a few to choose from in store, but Magic Rock’s Salty Kiss is my current favourite. It’s a traditional German Gose beer; fruity and refreshing but tart and slightly sour – perfect on a hot summer’s day.
Yorkshire’s Lass from Ryedale Vineyards is my wine of choice. It’s an off dry white with delicious peach flavours as well as a hint of grapefruit – one to try if you’re a fan of sauvignon blanc. If I’m feeling a bit luxurious I’ll plump for Ryedale’s Taste of Paradise; a soft and fruity sparkling white which is great for special occasions. Come Wimbledon season and I switch to Sloemotion No.7 – it’s a gin based blend of hedgerow, orchard and field fruits. Similar to Pimm’s and the traditional summer cup, No.7 is delicious served up as a long drink with lemonade and lots of soft fruit. Sometimes only a gin and tonic will do and my favourite gin has to be Sheffield’s own Sir Robin of Locksley. It has a lovely citrus flavour thanks to the addition of pink grapefruit, but the finish is perfectly balanced with elderflower and dandelion botanicals. Of course, my tonic of choice is from Scintilla Soft Drinks in Tadcaster. Thanks to our great range of gin and Sloemotion liqueurs, I occasionally experiment with cocktails too – just scan the page for a couple of my favourites! Whatever takes your fancy this summer, you’ll find great options at Mr Pickles’ Yorkshire Food Emporium. Pop in any time from 8am to 8pm, 7 days a week for your Yorkshire tipples this summer.
If you need any advice on how to eat seasonally, or if you’re looking for some recipe ideas, just pop in to see us at Mr Pickles’ – we’re always happy to help and talk food!
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PASTA LA VISTA, BABY What is your product and what do you feel makes it special?
What are your views on the artisan scene in Sheffield?
We offer a choice of normal or wholemeal pasta and a choice of five homemade sauces, which are all very different. There is the classic Napoletana tomato sauce; a ‘hidden’ vegetable sauce with a tomato based appearance; a simple but incredibly moreish twocheese sauce; and a creamy mushroom and onion sauce. Finally, our quirkiest offering is named after my picky five-year-old nephew:“Charlie’s favourite Marmite” sauce. Simply Marmite and butter, it is so far proving to be more loved than hated. We are constantly experimenting and trying new ways to improve or diversify our menu.
From what I have seen so far it is diverse and thriving, I can’t wait to see more and become more integrated into it. Everyone we have met and spoken to has been incredibly warm and welcoming. That has been especially pleasing because essentially we are in competition, but I think that everyone sees that really we are stronger as a team and a scene that represents Sheffield as best as possible.
When did you start your business and what inspired you?
We started in May this year so are incredibly new to the scene. There was a combination of things that inspired me. I had wanted to be my own boss for quite a while and my mum had always advocated the idea of event catering. I’d been in Italy last summer and thought that in England, to get food like this, you have to pay an arm and a leg, but it wasn’t until I was at the Secret Garden Party Festival later in the summer that the ideas started coming together. I paid £5 for a tiny bacon and sausage sandwich and remember thinking ‘this is way too expensive for what it is’. Pasta has always been my favourite food and is under represented, especially considering how universally liked it is. I saved as much money as possible, before deciding in February of this year to finally go for it. A few incredibly busy, creative and stressful months later we’re up and running and I’m loving every minute of it!
Where can we buy your product in Sheffield?
We are appearing at several events across Sheffield this summer. We are booking several sporting events as our dishes are the perfect re-fuel for athletes and we are looking into as many options as possible to make sure we are out there and improving all the time. Whats next?
From the reception we have received, it feels like the sky is the limit. We will book onto as many events as possible and potentially look at a pitch somewhere so we can bring our pasta boxes to the people of Sheffield as often as possible. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram (PastaMastaUK) for any exciting new updates we have and watch this space! For new bookings contact stevie@pastamasta.co.uk.
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Chicken satay
Grab a beer and eat your way around south-east Asia at Satay Yo! Beer. WE’RE no strangers to ‘street food’ here in Sheffield having largely been spoiled with Peddlr’s sublime monthly offerings at Burton Street. But what if you’re caught middle of the month with a craving for Japanese gyoza, salt and chilli tofu or nam-yu ribs? Short of jumping on a plane to South East Asia (drastic – and expensive – steps I know), you can now find your fix on London Road at Satay Yo! Beer. Happily it’s open seven days a week offering some of the best pan-Asian street food you’ll find this side of the Indian Ocean – and they do takeaway too (including Deliveroo). The combination of fresh satay and ice-cold beer takes centre stage – just like you’d find on the streets of Singapore – including a specialist beer created in conjunction with city-based North Union, Gan Bei. The five per cent ale is much smoother than a lager and well matched with the array of Oriental food on offer. The bench seats, industrial light shades and rustic wooden walls give Satay Yo! Beer that cool, rustic vibe that you’d perhaps expect to find on some back street in Bangkok. The flat-screen TV with a live feed from the kitchen adds a touch of contemporary theatre. The menu is divided into satay, soups, salads, street eats, rice, noodles and specials and you can pretty much eat your way around Malaysia, Japan, Thailand, Korea, Vietnam, Hong Kong and Singapore. But where to start? I left my late lunch in the hands on co-owner Suzhen who spoiled me with the likes of chicken satay, har gau (steamed prawn dumplings) and ja yau yu (deep fried squid). They were all delicious – the squid was particularly moreish – but perhaps more familiar; it was the dishes that I hadn’t tried before that really impressed. Nasi Lemak is a signature Malaysian dish – a platter of coconut rice, ayam penget (deep fried marinated chicken) and sides that included crunchy pickled vegetables, fresh cucumber, peanuts, tiny dried fish and a spicy shrimp/chilli sauce. The chicken had that lovely, flavoursome, crispy skin that balanced out the soft white meat beautifully while the sweet-ish coconut rice worked well
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with the heat of the sauce. Gingery Japanese Vietnamese takoyaki – summer rolls battered dough balls with diced octopus – were tastily tender but the real standout for me was the Vietnamese summer rolls. Much like a spring roll, these rice paper-wrapped, deep-fried pork and prawn pieces were heavenly; crunchy and crisp on the outside but deliciously soft on the inside with the pork and prawns working so well together. I could have easily eaten another plateful. After a more than filling lunch I was ready to roll (literally) but Suzhen insisted on dessert. I couldn’t say no to the tempura ice cream and ate much more than I expected I would. Baked Alaska eat your heart out. Satay Yo! Beer is cool, fun and encourages culinary adventure. And there’s nothing wrong with that. Just make sure you try the Vietnamese summer rolls. Satay Yo! Beer 158 London Road, Sheffield, S2 4LT Tel: 0114 250 9133
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Stephanie Burns looks ahead to Sheffield Doc/Fest 2016.
Director Worjciech Staron follows two nonagenarian brothers as they return to their native Poland after 80 years in exile
NOW in its 23rd year, Sheffield Doc/Fest has garnered a global reputation as a leading film festival. For six days each summer, its influence permeates the city’s artistic soul – our cinemas, theatres, historic buildings, art galleries, gardens and outdoor spaces – and this year is set to be one of the best yet. New CEO and festival director Elizabeth McIntyre has stormed her first year in charge, bringing together a 160-film programme, which includes 27 world premieres and 52 UK premieres, and a star-studded line-up. How do the likes of Michael Moore, Tilda Swinton, Joanna Lumley, Ken Loach, Louis Theroux, Reggie Yates, Ronnie O’Sullivan, Freddie Flintoff and Adam Buxton sound? With a strong focus on artificial intelligence, the Alternate Realities programme allows audiences to experience how virtual reality, games and AI are changing how stories are told. The free interactive exhibition at Millennium Gallery and the virtual reality arcade at Site Gallery and The Space reveal the latest innovations in these areas. The Alternate Realities Summit at the Crucible on 12 June even sees the android Bina48 – the world’s most advanced social robot – being interviewed by transmedia producer and
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director Ramona Pringle. There’s the usual free outdoor screen on Howard Street and, over on Tudor Square, the inaugural Doc/Fest Exchange, which has been designed by award-winning Sheffield architect Tony Broomhead, invites both delegates and the public to watch docs on outdoor screens and hear talks by industry experts, all for free. As well as documentary screenings and Q&As, star filmmakers and documentary innovators will be giving talks. Joanna Lumley, Michael Moore and Ronnie Sullivan, in particular, are not to be missed. Of course, no festival would be complete without the chance to throw some shapes – and the Vogue, Strike a Pose party was made for just that. Promising to be a flamboyant celebration of the freedom of dance, the party at O2 Academy will be a riot of colour. That’s just a taste of what’s in store. For a full schedule of events and to buy tickets, visit www.sheffdocfest.com.
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29 FILMS MY SCIENTOLOGY MOVIE Saturday 11 June, 3.30pm + extended Q&A with Louis Theroux and director John Dower ITN Source Showroom 4 Tuesday 14 June, 5.30pm Beijing Showroom 1 This stranger-than-fiction film follows Louis Theroux as he attempts to enter the Church of Scientology’s headquarters. When he is denied access, he uses actors to recreate experiences as told by former members.
Michael Moore’s ‘Where To Invade Next’ will open the festival on 10 June
CITY PICKS
THE AGE OF CONSEQUENCES + Q&A Saturday 11 June, 12.30pm, Vimeo Showroom 2 Jared P. Scott explores the political repercussions of irreversible climate change in a film that is being billed as The Hurt Locker meets An Inconvenient Truth. KIKI Saturday 11 June, 6.15pm + Q&A, Odeon Tuesday 14 June, 2.45pm, Beijing Showroom 1 Get in the mood for Saturday night’s Vogue, Strike a Pose party at O2 Academy with this vibrant and moving tale of New York’s LGBTQ underground vogueing subculture. BROTHERS Sunday 12 June, 12.30pm, Vimeo Showroom 2 Monday 13 June, 5.30pm + Q&A, Curzon Cinema Director Worjciech Staron follows two nonagenarian brothers as they return to their native Poland after 80 years in exile. NOTES ON BLINDNESS + Q&A Sunday 12 June, 6pm, ITN Source Showroom 4 Tuesday 14 June, 2.15pm, PBS America Showroom 3 £8.50 This profoundly emotional film by Sheffield producer Alex Usbourne features the story of writer John Hull who came to terms with his blindness by keeping an audio diary for the first three years after losing his sight. #MYESCAPE + Q&A Monday 13 June, 9.45am, Beijing Showroom 1 Using footage recorded by the refugees themselves, #MyEscape follows the journeys of those fleeing Afghanistan, Syria and Eritrea. BORN TO BE FREE + Q&A Monday 13 June, 8.45pm Bertha DocHouse Library Theatre Tuesday 14 June, 12.45pm ITN Source Showroom 4 Gayame Petrosyan uncovers the shocking international trade in Russian Beluga whales. SERENA + Q&A Tuesday 14 June, 8.45pm, ITN Source Showroom 4 This verité-style portrait of tennis champ Serena Williams has its international premiere. Ryan White gains unprecedented access as she attempts four grand slams in a row.
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WHERE TO INVADE NEXT + Q&A WITH DIRECTOR MICHAEL MOORE Friday 10 June, 6.30pm City Hall, £13/£11 This year’s opening night spectacular features the legendary political activist and director Michael Moore, who first came to Doc/Fest in 1998. Broadcast live across 112 venues in the UK, Where to Invade Next sees Michael take America’s penchant for invasion and transform it into his altogether gentler and funnier version. Channel 4 will also be interviewing Michael at the Crucible on 12 June.
THE ABSOLUTELY ADVENTUROUS JOANNA LUMLEY IN CONVERSATION Sunday 12 June, 3pm Crucible Theatre, £15/£12 Hear the actor-cum-campaigner discuss her wide-ranging documentary work – from epic journeys to portraits of pop icons – with ITV newsreader and journalist Alistair Stewart.
SHEFFIELD ‘MEDIA CITY’ WALKING TOURS Friday 10, Saturday 11 and Tuesday 14 June, 10am & 4pm Tudor Square, £5 Marcus Newton’s 90-minute tours will provide an insight into the local arts, film and music scene. A NIGHT OF SURVEILLANCE: THE SUPERNERDS EXPERIENCE Sunday 12 June, 8pm Crucible Studio, £8.50 An interactive live experience with producer and presenter Georg Tschurtschenthaler demonstrates how easy it is to hack phones and tap into private data, and makes you think twice about your online footprint. VERSUS: THE LIFE AND FILMS OF KEN LOACH + EXTENDED Q&A WITH KEN LOACH Monday 13 June, 5.30pm ITN Source Showroom 4, £10/£8 One of Britain’s most revered filmmakers looks back at his 50-year career in this funny, provocative and revealing documentary. ADAM BUXTON PRESENTS A BUG SPECIAL: DAVID BOWIE LIVE Wednesday 15 June, 7.30pm City Hall Ballroom, £15/£12 Dubbed a ‘love letter to the Thin White Duke’, Buxton’s hilarious music video show is guaranteed to lift your spirits, and provide a poignant tribute to this much-missed legend. THE SEASONS IN QUINCY: FOUR PORTRAITS OF JOHN BERGER + Q&A WITH DIRECTORS TILDA SWINTON AND BARTEK DZIADOSZ Wednesday 15 June, 7pm ITN Source Showroom 4, £12/£10 Described by the Guardian as ‘an absolutely inspiring way of approaching its subject’ this unique documentary, set in the Alpine village of Quincy, brings together four film essays on British art critic John Berger.
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THE BBC INTERVIEW: A CONVERSATION WITH REGGIE YATES Saturday 11 June, 1pm Crucible Theatre, £12 Broadcaster, actor, writer and director Reggie Yates discusses his career, including his perceptive documentaries that explore important issues, as well as sharing insights into future projects and ambitions. PROFESSOR GREEN: DOCUMENTARIES AND ME Saturday 11 June, 3.30pm Crucible Theatre, £12 Stephen Manderson, better known as Pro Green, will talk about his film work with BBC3, which has focused on intensely personal subjects such as homelessness and male suicide. RONNIE O’SULLIVAN IN CONVERSATION Monday 13 June, 5.45pm Crucible Theatre, £12/£10 Guardian journalist Simon Hattenstone will quiz snooker’s outspoken Crucible favourite Ronnie O’Sullivan on the documentaries that have inspired his life and career.
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All film screenings are £8.50 (£6 concessions) plus a ten per cent booking fee. Special events and talks are priced individually.
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31 HIPSTER Savills embrace the past as well as defining the future.
History in the making SAVILLS barbershop on Devonshire Street attracts many compliments from patrons and passers-by alike, mainly due to it’s eclectic array of antique barbering paraphernalia and vintage vibe. Many bands, brands, fashionistas and other folk have asked to use our shop for photo shoots and filming, in addition to many students seeking a visually interesting subject matter for their dissertations. The main man behind the Savills brand, Joth Davies, is often asked how he planned and executed the shop fit. The truth is he didn’t. He had always had a vision even as a young junior barber, and he and our highly creative shop fitter scoured the salvage and antique enclaves of Yorkshire to secure eclectic additions to Joth’s already burgeoning antique barbering collection, but it was mainly a gradual metamorphosis of a long held dream and so it continues. You see, the profession is as old as time, barbering relics have been found from around 3500BC, although we ourselves tend to stick to 19th and early 20th examples! Here’s a few facts from history… • The word barber derives from the Latin barba, “beard“. • In days gone by, barbers often served as surgeons and dentists. In addition to haircutting, hairdressing and shaving, barbers performed surgery, bloodletting and leeching, fire cupping, enemas, and the extraction of teeth; earning them the name “barber surgeons“. • The barber pole outside our shop, featuring red and white spiraling stripes, was originally designed to symbolise the blood and bandages of the trade. • Barbers received higher pay than surgeons until surgeons were entered into British warships during naval wars. Some of the duties of the barber included neck manipulation, cleansing of ears and scalp, draining of boils, fistula and lancing of cysts with wicks. • Such practices continued unabated until it became apparent (albeit somewhat delayed) that unsurprisingly most patients got worse not better. In 1745, after a series of investigations, a bill was passed to separate barbers and surgeons for good. Phew. Meaning that these days our team of 14 can concentrate on
providing the great and good of the region with only the finest hair and grooming maintenance, transformations and accoutrements.
We are very proud of our profession and Savills are active members of The British Barbering Association and Barbering Council which campaigns to raise standards in barbering, including recognition through being state registered. Although not compulsory (as in the US), it’s indicative of standards and expertise and Savills is proud to display it’s membership. The Worshipful Company of Barbers is one of the Livery Companies of the City of London, and is housed in the resplendent Barber Surgeon’s Hall in London, where last year we were part of a BBA contingent that met within this great building. So next time you find yourself on Devonshire Street pop by, take in our artifacts and curios and have a chat with us. We are a friendly bunch and very proud of our industry and heritage. As they say, we are often imitated but never duplicated. Savills Barbers 114-118 Devonshire Street, Sheffield, S3 7SF Tel: 0114 276 1011
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Danielle Mustarde chats to Lydia Ainscough and Sophia Senior, two of the three lovely people behind Unity Yoga, Division Street’s newest city centre yoga studio.
FIRST off, thank you both for taking the time to chat to us. How did you, along with Sheffield-based professional climber Mina Leslie-Wujastyk, come together to form Unity Yoga?
The three of us met around two years ago through teaching yoga in and around Sheffield. Although we’ve always had busy lifestyles and clashing schedules, we made sure we’d make the time to meet regularly, keeping each other enthusiastic about our practice. How did the idea to set up your own studio come about?
Sophia: It was all quite casual really! I had already been mulling over the idea when Lydia and I met for a catch up at Upshot Espresso. When I asked if she would like to look for a space together her eyes immediately lit up, followed by a straight up, “YES!” Lydia: From that moment on it was all go. We found our space and got our hands mucky straight away, ripping up carpets, tearing out wires and doing whatever we could to convert what was an office space into a city centre haven. Sophia: We had so much help from our amazing friends, partners and volunteers that the whole space really came about as a labour of love and best of all, it’s still continuing to evolve. Where did the name ‘Unity‘ come from?
Lydia: “We are all one, we are whole, united, one; all is vibration”. I would love to be able to quote the person who said this, but it’s actually taken from a message inscribed on a yoga mat which I was given by a former yoga teacher. Unity really just encapsulates our mission to create a hub from which to inspire people all around Sheffield, whether familiar with yoga or a complete beginner.
is on good posture and alignment. Lydia: Aside from my first yoga love, Vinyasa, I also teach Ashtanga and in 2015 trained with Philipa Asher in ‘hands on adjustments’, which is something I really like to incorporate into my own classes. Lydia and Sophia: As for Mina, she’s our go to anatomy lady as she has a degree in Physiotherapy and is also a (very humble!) world-renowned climber. Our new recruit Rachel Whaley is now offering Pregnancy and Restorative Yoga and soon we’ll be welcoming Matt Tragellas, founding member of Sheffield Ashtanga Yoga, and Steve Anwar who will be offering meditation sessions. Which class should a complete beginner to yoga come along to?
Beginner’s Yoga, Restorative Yoga, Hatha or Gentle Yoga. Some people may find that any class is suitable, but if you’re injured or unsure we’d recommend booking onto one of the above. And finally, what are your favourite yoga positions at the moment?
Sophia: ‘Parsvottanasana’ (Google it!) is my current favourite. It’s really releasing some tight spots that I have! Lydia: After a weekend of beach-based practise in Pembrokeshire, I’m absolutely loving handstands!
Do you each have a specialism within the practise?
Sophia: All our founding members have a foundation in the Vinyasa style. I also teach Hatha and am trained in Ashtanga, as well as being an Ayurvedic therapist (‘ayurveda’ translates as ‘the science of life’ from Sanskrit). However, I would say my specialism
If you’d like to get to grips with your downward dog, see www.unityyogasheffield.com for class timetables, teacher profiles and more. (And for plenty of beautiful Instagram snaps, make sure you follow @unityyogasheffield).
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The CABLE™ Bracelet is hitting the streets. FORGED in Sheffield and already taking the jewellery world by storm, Bailey of Sheffield smashed its Kickstarter target in just 11 days and is well on its way to becoming the city’s next big thing. Championing the original and the unique, Bailey’s lifetime-guaranteed cable bracelet garnered instant attention. Designed with professors at Sheffield Hallam University, the handfinished pieces are not only innovative and covetable, but truly homegrown, having been created at the Grade II-listed Portland Works – the birthplace of stainless steel. Available in seven colour finishes to pair with beads that take inspiration from the Bauhaus architectural movement to automotive air systems, each element is crafted with style, balance and personalisation in mind. Now successfully funded, the expansion opportunities for Bailey of Sheffield are endless, with new colour ways and original designs already planned. In all, the month-long Kickstarter campaign raised £24,525 through 246 backers. All the funds raised will be put towards to completing final prototypes, buying extra equipment for
manufacturing and scaling up production – which includes hiring more people in Sheffield. The cables start from £179.99 with the beads priced from £30. To find out more, visit www.baileyofsheffield.com
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35 Surviving Sheffield by single-speed. One gear, no idea? Let us help you out. By Joe Ondrak.
THE single-speed has become the ubiquitous ‘cool bike’ for zipping around cities. The lightweight, simple construction and minimalist drivetrain lends itself perfectly to being a nononsense, low-maintenance, and utilitarian two-wheeled transport. However, many people are put off considering single-speed bikes when things get hilly, despite the fact that they are as common in San Francisco as they are in somewhere flat like London or New York. With the right gearing, a single-speed bike could be your perfect companion for navigating Sheffield. Rather than rocking something like Wiggins’ 58/14 hour record gearing up Fulwood Road, both Russell and I run far more sensible gears on our freewheel equipped single-speeds (48/17 and 42/16 respectively). This allows for nippy handling, a modest top speed, and the ability to climb most of what Sheffield has to offer. Of course, there will be people on their carbon road bikes and fully-geared steeds overtaking you on steep gradients, but you’ll be the one laughing come annual service time when you compare your receipts to theirs.
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The beauty of the single-speed bike is in its simplicity. It just so happens that this simplicity is reflected in the price too – both in initial cost and in components and repairs. When it comes to getting along with a single-speed bike, finding the right gearing is key. Thankfully, freewheels are cheap which can allow you to find the ratio that works for you. Feel free to pop in for a chat and we can talk ratios, finding just the right gear for you to make the most out of your bike. If you’d like to try single-speed riding or fancy an upgrade, we can offer some absolutely stunning high quality builds, such as The Light Blue Trinity. Alternatively, we can put together a bespoke build for you using one of All-City’s fantastic framesets. A stalwart brand in the single-speed world, All-City have frames for everything. One gear doesn’t mean limiting yourself or sacrificing performance – instead, finding just the right gear could mean finding a style of riding that is all about fun, simplicity, and a newfound connection with your bike.
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Questions continue to be raised over the future of Sheffield city centre and its proposed retail quarter – are we finally closer to finding an answer? Words: Richard Abbey & Andy Waple
Going down... The old Grosvenor Hotel is scheduled for demolition
IS there light at the end of the tunnel? After numerous false dawns surrounding the long-proposed £480million retail quarter, Sheffield City Council have finally announced their preferred strategic development partner – Queenberry Real Estate. It is well documented that the global economic crisis put paid to the previous Sevenstone scheme and renewed attempts to revive a revised scheme have repeatedly stalled. But things seem to moving in the right direction now that the urban regeneration specialists – who have completed similar schemes in Newport, Bath and Belfast – are on board. News had already filtered through that full demolition of the Grosvenor House Hotel block is to start imminently in preparation for the start of construction on the scheme, known as the Sheffield Retail Quarter. The council also says that it is close to finalising discussions with a major blue chip company (thought to be HSBC) to occupy the first phase of the quarter, likely to be offices and retail, on the site of the crumbling hotel block. It adds it has been “working closely” with retailers such as John Lewis, who welcome the plans. Simon Green, executive director at the council, said: “We are making real progress and remain on course to deliver the first phases of the SRQ by 2019. People will see a visible start to preparatory demolition works of the Grosvenor block. This is a hugely complex scheme but we are working hard to deliver this project which is so important for the future of the city.” Over the coming months work will be undertaken to refine the design for the proposed scheme, which will be shared with the public as part of further consultation. Plans for the revised retail quarter have been dogged with delays and the city remains the last major city centre in the country without a significant retail development, which the council says is a positive when it comes to trying to attract private sector investment.
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37 Delays have been blamed on the complexities of the project, including negotiations to secure the first phase of the quarter with retail and offices, purchasing land back from Sevenstone developer Hammerson and the legal process of moving tenants ahead of demolition. There have also been objections from the property company that owns large parts of The Moor. Aberdeen Asset Management, expressed concerns about the outline plan for the scheme and said it had worries about the overall amount of retail development proposed; the scale of some of the planned ‘blocks’ which the quarter will be divided into; and the way in which The Moor will link up with Barker’s Pool, a revamped Charter Square and an extended Fargate. The Moor is undergoing a £100million redevelopment project involving some new retail units – including a flagship Primark store – and a ‘leisure hub’ featuring a cinema and restaurants. Developers said they were concerned about how the Retail Quarter plans would integrate with their own project. Council deputy leader Leigh Bramall said delays were inevitable in such a complex scheme but insisted the retail quarter project was moving in the right direction. He said: “This is about our city working together to forge the future. It is a long process, but it is important to get it right for generations to come.” The timing is perhaps apt given the recent news that Meadowhall is planning a £300million leisure extension to its mall – its biggest investment since it opened 26 years ago. The expansion promises to create 1,000 jobs and add a new dimension to the already hugely popular shopping destination. The centre’s joint owner, British Land, wants to create a 330,000sq ft leisure hall – covered in a giant lattice-like roof, which will include restaurants, a new cinema, gym and space for all sorts of activities, from 10-pin bowling to indoor golf. Meadowhall centre director Darren Pearce is keen to stress that the extension – which is expected to be completed by 2020/2021 – will strengthen the city’s appeal: “This is a very exciting era for Meadowhall. The proposed Leisure Hall is designed to give our shoppers even more choice and variety. We hope that many will share their views and New Era thoughts during the public Square consultation in June, ahead of the planning application, enabling us to maintain Meadowhall as Yorkshire’s premier shopping and leisure destination.” Meanwhile cranes are on the horizon near the bottom of The Moor where work on a £65million mixed-used development is in full swing. New Era Square – a 20-storey leisure, commercial and residential development – is bringing new life to the area between London Road and Bramall Lane. New Era Development (UK) Ltd, the Sheffield-based company behind the plans, say it is creating “a cosmopolitan, international, multi-cultural focal point,” but are at pains to avoid it being labelled “Chinatown.”
ABOVE: The proposed mall extension at Meadowhall RIGHT: A new retail quarter could breathe new life into the existing shopping areas, such as Fargate
Work is well underway to complete the foundations for the development, which is to include retail units, food and drink outlets on the ground floor, leading out to an open-air square for events. The existing KH oriental supermarket, established 40 years ago, will be redesigned and upgraded to the new large supermarket premises and will offer new range of products from all over the world. On the first floor there will be office space for professional service businesses, an exhibition hall and a Sheffield City Region China Business Incubator chaired by Richard Caborn to enhance enterprise and trade links between China and the UK. Jerry Cheung, managing director at New Era Development (UK) Ltd, said: “We have been working incredibly hard behind the scenes for many years to see our vision come to life. “New Era Square is a landmark development for Sheffield, the region and the UK. It represents substantial investment for the city and is set to create a cosmopolitan, urban destination, including the new public square, to bring people from across the whole community together. “We are very much looking forward to developing opportunities for businesses through our Sheffield City Region China Business Incubator, which has the potential to offer significant inward investment. This will offer a fantastic opportunity for any business looking to break into the Chinese market and vice-versa for businesses based in China seeking a UK market entry through Sheffield.” Surely Sheffield is big enough for all these schemes to work together?
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Hanonymity’s intricate black line drawings are often brought to life with colourful backgrounds
Hanonymity’s designs have taken her all around the world – but this month’s bespoke cover is all about us. AFTER a few years out of town, Hanonymity is back in Sheffield, full of inspiration from travels and residencies in the UK, Spain and India. People often comment on the originality of her intricate black line drawings, which are brought to life with colourful and uncontrolled backgrounds. Hanonymity produces her images entirely by hand, with only tiny post-production tweaks in Photoshop. The front cover this month is her first Sheffield-specific design – try rotating the image to see how many Sheffield landmarks you can spot! With a background in fashion design, Hanonymity is currently working on a series of tshirt prints which will be available on Etsy and at events such as Hillsfest this summer. She’s busy with commissions and is looking forward to collaborations and workshops with other artists in the near future.
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The former Esporta gym on Archer Road – currently Virgin Active Health – is to become a trampoline park called Oxygen Freejumping. Existing members will have their memberships transferred to Broadfield Park. The venue will provide fun for all ages with over 150 interconnected trampolines, dodgeball courts, airbags, clublevel trampolines, and Ninja Warrior Courses. David Stalker, CEO of Oxygen Freejumping comments, “We are already the largest operator in the UK and not only fit out our parks to the highest levels, but also offer the broadest range of activities. We are on a drive to secure more sites in key locations and to bring our mix of fun, adrenaline and training to every corner of the UK. We received £10million of funding early this year and are in discussions with investors to achieve our aim of 30 sites by the end of 2017. This is an exciting and fast paced sector that has plenty of room for growth.” For more information and details on parties, Freejumping, parkour or any other information please visit www.oxygenfreejumping.co.uk
ITCHING FOR A BEER? Broomhill is to get its first micropub – The Itchy Pig Alehouse. Very much in the mould of The Beer House and Portland House on nearby Ecclesall Road, it will offer craft ales, bar snacks and games.
TRY THEIR BREW
BIG IN JAPAN
CityMag has gone global, making a brief appearance at the Kawaii Monster Cafe, Tokyo. What Nasty Lily and Baby made of Pete McKee is anyone’s guess.
Brew and Bean want to have a little shout about their place now they’ve found their feet. And they have a challenge for you – to go an try their coffee. Brew and Bean are fully aware Costa has opened on the Moor but would love you to walk just that bit further down, do a left at the bottom and find them. They are independent; a coffee shop that also offers fresh food, oh and cake and alcohol – hope that’s grabbed you! Brew and Bean also look after the gluten-free and vegan champions too. Their coffee, they believe, beats Costa, not just on taste but of course price. Happy hour between 9.30-10.30am means you can enjoy half price coffee – you won’t find that in the national chains!
SKATE SCHOOL A FIRST
Sheffield hit the headlines in 1998 when the council introduced a bye-law to impose a ‘skate-free zone’ across a mile-long radius of the city centre. How things have changed. Now, the ‘Outdoor City’ has unveiled the country’s first qualified skateboard coaching school at The House, Bardwell Road. The sessions cost £10 for groups and £15-25 for one-on-one coaching. Nick Mosley of the Skateboard School said: “The amazing health benefits of skateboarding have regularly been overlooked and the sport has often been unfairly linked with anti-social behaviour.Taught in a safe, controlled environment, skateboarding can provide fitness, physical endurance, stress relief and a full body work out.” For more information, visit www.theskateboardschool.co.uk
TUCK IN The 8oz Burger Co has just opened its doors on Leopold Street. The menu includes 30 different burgers. Yes, you read that right, 30 different burgers. Could you manager the Big 50 – a 50oz burger mountain?
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HEAD TO THE VALLEY The long-awaited Fox Valley shopping centre in Stocksbridge will be officially opened on 16 June by Joanna Lumley. The Ab-Fab star, who is in the city for DocFest, will unveil the 144,000 sq ft development which includes brands such as Aldi, Seasalt Cornwall, Home Bargains, Pets at Home, Full Gas Bikes, Nartyn Kemp, Ponti’s Italian Kitchen and NYC Bar & Grill.
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THE IS YET TO COME From music to art and climbing to cycling, festival season well and truly descends on Sheffield this summer.
SUMMER equals festival season and, let’s face it, here in Sheffield we’re pretty spoilt for choice. If you’re too busy for Tramlines (why would you be?) you could always check out alternative musical offerings in the Botanical Gardens or Derbyshire. If art or the outdoors is more your thing, read on.
Music in the Gardens 30 June – 3 July Botanical Gardens
The Feeling
A music festival for those people who do not fancy the idea of attending a music festival! Bring a chair or blanket and sit in the lazy evening sunshine and soak up fabulous music whist enjoying a picnic, a plate of something hot from our high quality food stalls, a good honest pint of real ale from Bradfield Brewery or a glass of something fruity in the company of people with whom you can unwind. This year’s strong line-up includes James (30 June), The Feeling (1 July) and UB40 (2 July) whilst the last night (3 July) will be dedicated to the popular classical night, ‘Last Night in the Gardens’. Visit www.sbg.org.uk for more.
Oakstock 2016 2-3 July British Oak, Mosborough The popular festival returns with live music, beer, barbecue and the ultimate summer atmosphere. Music-wise there’s something for everyone, whether it be smooth bluesy funk from the Izzy Reid Band, acoustic indie from Ginger Tom or old school rock ‘n’ roll courtesy of The Ruby Blues. Authentic wood-fired pizzas freshly baked in the outdoor oven will be available throughout the weekend alongside a hog roast. To wash all that down, there’s a great range of drinks from True North Brew Co, Diageo, Heineken and Pernod Ricard. Entrance is free, although a donation to Macmillan Cancer Support is suggested.
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Hillsfest 9-10 July Hillsborough Park A free arts festival linked with industry, heritage and music, Hillsfest will have an international reach, celebrating all things Sheffield with a particular emphasis on the Hillsborough community. It’s the brainchild of Karen Sherwood, Cupola Contemporary Art Gallery’s owner and curator. Hillsborough Park will be transformed for the weekend and taken over by two huge inflatable domes. Each dome will have a different theme and immerse visitors in different experiences. Admission is free.
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41 Reward Health Cliffhanger 2016 9-10 July City Centre Sheffield city centre will be transformed in to a playground for outdoor adventure when the Reward Health Cliffhanger Festival returns. The UK’s biggest climbing festival, Cliffhanger is organised by Sheffield City Council in conjunction with Heason Events and this year will take place in the city centre for the first time. Events and activities will be spread across various locations such as the Peace Gardens, Barkers Pool and Devonshire Green, with dedicated areas for cycling, running and climbing. Once again, the highlight of the weekend will be the BMC British Bouldering Championships, where the nation’s strongest climbers will battle it out to be crowned king and queen of the wall.
The Sheffield Hallam University Grand Prix
Y Not Festival Catfish and The Bottlemen
29-31 July Derbyshire
For one weekend a year, the gorgeous Peak District countryside becomes home to the Y Not Festival. Somewhat quietly going about its business, this festival is all about the music – and what a line-up. Catfish and the Bottlemen, Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds, Madness, The Hives, The Cribs, Editors… the list goes on. Log on to www.ynotfestivals.co.uk for more.
20 July City centre Sheffield’s favourite free-towatch city centre cycle race returns for the fifth time and sees an evening full of actionpacked racing. This will constitute the fifth leg of the British Cycling Elite Circuit Race Series and will also incorporate a third and fourth category support race, open to men and women riders. See www.sheffieldgrandprix.co.uk for more.
Party in the Garden 15 July Chatsworth House A trip out of the city but well worth making the effort for an evening of soul and funk from actor-turned-DJ Craig Charles. Craig will be joined by special guests including Lemar, Mica Paris, Roachford and James Junior. Tickets are priced £35. Visit www.chatsworth.org for more.
Tramlines 22-24 July Various venues across the city centre
Art in the Gardens
The hugely popular and awardwinning city centre festival returns with perhaps their best line-up to date. Catfish and the Bottlemen, George Clinton, Kelis, Dizzee Rascal and Jurassic 5 grab the headline slots but it’s the smaller, more intimate gigs that often linger in the memory. Make a weekend of it. Visit www.tramlines.org.uk for more.
3-4 September Botanical Gardens Art in the Gardens is an annual event and sees the Botanical Gardens transformed into an art and craft village, where you can wander round and enjoy (and purchase) all the fine exhibits on display. There are over 350 artists and crafts’ workers exhibiting more than 4,000 pieces of work. Over the weekend the event is expected to attract around 10,000 visitors. Visit www.artinthegardens.com for more.
Dizzee Rascal
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As does Corinne Bailey Rae, who’s been talking to Phoebe Seymour about her new album, new look and supporting Lionel Richie.
GRAMMY award-winning, summer anthem, Put Your Records On first made her a house-hold name back in 2006. Now, Corinne Bailey Rae is back with her third album, The Heart Speaks In Whispers, which sees her experimenting with some new sounds, whilst developing her familiar soulful style. Fresh from her album tour and about to support Lionel Richie on his ‘All The Hits’ UK Tour this month, she takes some time out to talk about her career, the lessons she’s learnt along the way and her exciting year ahead. Some of the songs on your new album are a change in direction musically. Was this a conscious decision? I feel like the songs really dictated the feel of the record so as the songs came, I just thought, ‘what is this song trying to say? What is the spirit of it?’ For [opening track] The Skies Will Break, I wrote the riff on my guitar. It was as though it had this driving thing and I just felt like it had to go somewhere. I love the idea of it being subversive, down into this beautiful, dreamy kind of harp, but by the third time it really gets there and it’s a party. We’ve been enjoying playing that so much live because we can just extend that section at the end and jump around on stage. I felt like it was a new thing for me – I haven’t really done that before. I feel like I’ve been faithful to the songs in each situation and that meant going in some new directions for me. Which song is your favourite? In a way, all of these songs are my favourite. I love them all – they are like a ‘greatest hits’ of what I’ve been writing over the last few years.
These songs are ones that all make sense together because they’re all about listening to your inner voice and the subconscious, our instincts, our bodies and how that’s trying to tell us something about ourselves and how we have to quieten everything down to listen to them. What has the reaction to the new album been like? Live at Leeds was quite mad because it was boozy, so that was a rowdy crowd. Then we played Cheltenham, which was respectful and sedate and then at the Tabernacle in London – I loved that gig and it felt like a mixture of people really listening to the songs, but also being out to have a good time. We just played in Washington DC and New York too, and the reaction’s been amazing – so much more than I could have ever imagined. People have been saying ‘It’s worth the wait’ and that they’ve missed me. What have been the highlights of your career? I’ve loved playing with different musicians, loved the conversations that I’ve had – you know Stevie Wonder, Prince, being on stage with Herbie Hancock and jamming with James Gadson. We just played in New York. I wrote a song with Valerie Simpson from Ashford and Simpson, who wrote all these Motown hits, for this record and she came up on stage and sang. I was like, ‘This is it. This is happening!’ That was where we all wanted to be. So yeah, that was a highlight and it just happened a few days ago. When people come up to me in an airport and burst into tears and talk about a song that meant something to them, that’s a big thing for me. That my music has made this connection between me and
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43 The reaction’s been amazing – so much more than I could have ever imagined. People have been saying ‘It’s worth the wait’ and that they’ve missed me.
Lionel Richie 22 June Sheffield Arena The UK fell back in love with Lionel last year following a sell-out tour that received glittering reviews and culminated in a phenomenal Glastonbury performance. After drawing the biggest crowd of the weekend with over 100,000 people flocking to the Pyramid Stage, Lionel’s album ‘The Definitive Collection’ reached Number 1 on the UK album charts for the first time in 23 years. This tour sees him Performing ‘All The Hits’ from his extensive and much loved repertoire spanning decades, all the way from the Commodores to the present day.
The 48Ks, Dirty Sterling, Sabella & Ginger Tom
this person – we’re strangers, but we’re like, hugging in JFK. You are touring with Lionel Richie this month. What are you most looking forward to? All these shows are arenas, massive places. I’ve never been on those kinds of stages with what I do, so it’s going to be a good challenge to see how the music can fill that space. Sometimes he’ll just do Easy Like Sunday Morning on a piano. There’s a way that you can make it feel intimate and there’s a way you can make it feel like a party, so I think it’s going to be a great opportunity to learn from someone and watch him every night, and a good opportunity for me to play my new album and get in front of people that might not know of me. I’m really looking forward to it.
24 June Leadmill
Corinne Bailey Rae will be supporting Lionel Richie at the Sheffield Arena on Wednesday 22 June. For tickets, visit www.sheffieldarena.co.uk
New music takes centre stage as The Leadmill gives rise to four upcoming young acts. Headliners The 48Ks have been billed as ‘the greatest indie band to come out of Doncaster’, which is praise indeed.
North of the Fall
What does the rest of the year have in store? We’re going to do all these West Coast shows, playing this really cool record store in Los Angeles called Amoeba Records and some festivals, so I’m really looking forward to this summer actually. I love playing live and how immediate the feedback is after being in the studio for so long. You just don’t know what people’s response to the music is going to be. To actually be in front of people and see them enjoying it – it’s quite a big relief.
25 June O2 Academy Sheffield hard rock metal band North of the Fall will be turning things up to 11, ably supported by Jackson Caged, Mad Haven and Dirty Water. Grimy it will be.
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BEAUTIFUL AND BESPOKE WEDDINGS
MAKE YOUR DAY YOUR OWN ENQUIRE TODAY ABOUT YOUR WEDDING AT SHOWROOM WORKSTATION EMAIL: weddings@showroomworkstation.org.uk TELEPHONE: 0114 221 0239 PLEASE QUOTE CITY Magazine’ www.showroomworkstation.org.uk
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The Showroom hits all the right notes this summer.
The Grim Game
Purple Rain
July is the month when Sheffield springs to life to the sound of Tramlines, and this year the Showroom has teamed up with the inner-city music festival to bring you an amazing selection of music films. Your Tramlines wristband will get you free access to our programme of hand-picked films from across the globe for the whole weekend. Honour the late, great Prince with the impossibly funky Purple Rain or follow the legendary Lee Scratch Perry on a mystical journey through time, space and music in Lee Scratch Perry’s Vision of Paradise. Pandora’s Box
Fans of world music will love Song of Lahore – the incredible story of a Pakistani folk group covering classic jazz in their own style, which catches the ear of jazz legend Wynton Marsalis. Brought to New York to perform with a full orchestra, their sounds converge to create a stunning final performance. Seminal indie band Suede bring their film Night Thoughts to the Showroom and band members will be here for a Q&A after the screening. NG83: When We
Lee Scratch Perry’s Vision of Paradise
Were B Boys tracks the journey of a group of young breakdancers in 1980s Nottingham – a vibrant and vital history of a scene. A musical trip down memory lane and a chance to escape the crowds for a while. We’re delighted to welcome The Yorkshire Silent Film Festival to the Showroom this July. See some of the first films ever made with beautiful musical accompaniments. Louise Brooks, the owner of the world’s coolest ever bob – the haircut that launched a thousand imitations – is suitably alluring in Pandora’s Box. See the real Harry Houdini on the
Romeo & Juliet
big screen in strange and wonderful escape comedy The Grim Game. A rare chance to see these beautiful films on the big screen, and a must for anyone interested in the history of cinema! Cinderella’s Richard Madden (RIP Robb Stark) and Lily James reunite as the star-cross’d lovers in Kenneth Branagh’s new production of Romeo and Juliet. This promises to be a fresh, hopelessly romantic production – bring tissues. For younger – or young at heart – audiences, our magical Studio Ghibli Forever season finishes with Howl’s Moving Castle and the enchanting under-the-sea adventure Ponyo. The BFG stomps in to take its place – Steven Spielberg’s incredible new version of the Roald Dahl classic. Look out for plenty more Roald Dahl inspired films and events over the summer – it’s going to be magical!
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48 Sheffield City Living share top tips for tenants. WITH more and more property developments rising up across Sheffield, there is no better time for CityMag to launch a property column. The team at Sheffield City Living, a sales, letting and management agency based in the Devonshire Quarter, are on hand to offer you advice. This month, Paul Robertson, Director at Sheffield City Living, offers his top tips for tenants coming to the end of their tenancy and preparing to move out.
• Consider using a professional cleaning company for an end of tenancy clean as it will greatly reduce the chances of your landlord making deductions for cleaning and also stop you arguing with your flatmates over who should do it.
• Firstly – Get organised! Speak to your managing agent or landlord and make sure you have given written notice of your intention to leave. Agree the date and time keys should be returned by and to where.
• Ask the landlord/agent who will be doing the check out report and when. It’s better if you can attend but always make sure you get a copy.
• Dig out the inventory you should have been provided with when you moved in and compare that to the condition of the property. Whilst some wear and tear is to be expected the property should be returned in no worse a condition than it was at the start of the tenancy. • Make sure furnishings are in the same place as they were when you moved in. Obtain meter readings as close to the move out date as possible and inform the utility companies of the date you will be leaving. Keep a copy of the meter readings!
• Finally – You may find that the landlord proposes deductions from your deposit. These need to be supported by evidence and the costs need to be reasonable. There is a strict legal framework surrounding tenancy deposits and you should have been given certain information at the start of the tenancy explaining this. If you can’t reach agreement over any proposed deductions then the case should be sent to the relevant adjudication panel who will decide independently what, if anything can be deducted. Sheffield City Living offer free, impartial advice on all aspects of city living. If you would like to find out how we can help you, please call 0114 241 8050. Alternatively pop in – the office is situated on Westfield Terrace which links West Street and Division Street and is open Monday to Friday, 9.30am to 6pm with pre-arranged appointments and viewings available at weekends and evenings.
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Leicester City
35
22
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63
33
30
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19
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26
39
69
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Ask Martin for more... 0114 273 8862 sheffieldcity@martinco.com Or search online for Martin & Co Sheffield Martin & Co, Campo House, 54 Campo Lane, Sheffield, S1 2EG We’re open: Monday to Friday - 8am to 8pm. Saturday - 9am to 6pm. Sunday - 10am to 4pm.