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6 From the exhibition Street View: Photographs of Urban Life Jack Hulme, High Jump, 1940s. Image © Wakefield Council

Welcome to CityMag... WITH Sheffield Design Week taking place at the end of October, it seemed only fair that we embraced all things creative. To start us we speak to ‘public artist’ David Appleyard. This moniker doesn’t mean he paints in the middle of Fargate, in case you were wondering, more the fact that he creates artworks/sculptures/call it what you want for public spaces. His craft has taken him nationwide but closer to home you can see his work at the likes of Silverdale School, Solly Street and Persistence Works. One space that is seriously creative is the new addition to Burton Road – Kelham Arcade – a collaborative shopping experience that includes everything from homeware to haircuts. Find out more on page 11. A big thank you as well to our chief creative this month, artist and cover star Neil Carribine, who supplied us with this rather quirky and fetching character, Long Arm Man. See you next month.

WOW, what a busy month it’s been. The Freshers Fair we attended at The Octagon, with our sister website Vibe, was a great event and thanks to everyone who came to see us and launch some blow-up pigs around (you had to be there!). Highlights of what is going off in the city this month include the opening of Kelham Arcade. What a special find it is – we take an indepth look in this issue. For anybody old enough to remember, it has an air of old school Forum when their was a market space upstairs… this is a good thing. Peddlar celebrated its second birthday too – it’s a buzzing event going from strength to strength. Elsewhere we have some top hipster advice from Savills and Bang Vintage, select our favourite picks from the Last Laugh Comedy Festival, speak to Bang Bang Romeo and look at some of the best house nights to take your dancing shoes to. One final word must go to The Botanist, a great job done right – congrats on the opening. Melanie Jackson Publishing Manager

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7 From the exhibition Street View: Photographs of Urban Life Paul Hill, Legs Over High Tor, Matlock, 1975. Image © Paul Hill

8 WHAT’S GOING ON

Arts, culture, film... the things to look out for in Sheffield this month

11 KELHAM ARCADE Is Kelham Island the new Shoreditch of Sheffield?

14 BOOZE&GRUB Find inspiration for food and drink from Sheffield’s finest independents

23 HIPSTER

Brag Vintage’s Becca Linnard talks bodysuits while Savills look at the history of the ‘pomp’

25 NEWS What’s happening around the city?

32 COVER STAR Neil Carribine’s work is a riot of colour

24 GURU

Artist David Appleyard is wide open to producing works of art for public spaces

39 MUSIC Celebrating success, fighting to save gig venues and championing female-fronted bands, Phoebe Seymour talks with Bang Bang Romeo frontwoman Anastasia Walker

48 TRAVEL Berlin, a city where a fractured past meets an exciting future FRONT COVER Many thanks to Neil Carribine for allowing us to use his image. See page 32 for more A SPECIAL THANKS TO THIS MONTH’S CONTRIBUTORS Paul Widdowson, Sean Clarke, Russell Cutts, Becca Linnard, Danielle Mustarde

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Ryan O’Donnell as Ray Davies in Sunny Afternoon Photo: Kevin Cummins

ON STAGE… SUNNY AFTERNOON

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Against the back-drop of a Britain caught mid-swing between the conservative 50s and riotous 60s, The Kinks exploded onto the music scene with a raw energetic new sound that rocked a nation. This production explores the euphoric highs and agonising lows of one of Britain’s most iconic bands and the irresistible music that influenced generations. The tour will star Ryan O’Donnell as Ray Davies. Ryan recently seen in the West End production has also appeared in Quadrophenia and is a former member of Jethro Tull. He is joined by Mark Newnham (All or Nothing) as Dave Davies, Garmon Rhys (Doctor Faustus) as bassist Pete Quaife and Andrew Gallo (Saturday Night Fever) as drummer Mick Avory. Featuring the iconic hits You Really Got Me, Waterloo Sunset, Dedicated Follower of Fashion, All Day and All of the Night, Lola and of course, Sunny Afternoon, this production fizzes with energy and is guaranteed to make your spirits soar.

Breakfast At Tiffany’s, the classic tale of Holly Golightly, written by Truman Capote and so memorably portrayed by Audrey Hepburn in the iconic 1961 film, is being given a new lease of life as a stage play with music in a sparkling, sophisticated production starring Georgia May Foote in the role of Holly. Adapted by Pulitzer Prize finalist and Tony and Olivier awardwinning playwright Richard Greenberg and directed by Nikolai Foster, this tale of vivacious, goodtime girl Holly Golightly and her fantastical existence in 1940s New York City, is told through the eyes of a young writer, completely Georgia May Foote fascinated by this exquisite extrovert as Holly Golightly who every woman wants to be, and Photo Sean Ebsworth Barnes every man wants to be with.

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9 INFERNO 14 October Dan Brown’s best-selling books are brought to the big screen once again with Tom Hanks reprising his role as Professor Robert Langdon. After waking up in Florence, Italy with no memory, he enlists the help of Dr Sienna Brooks (Felicity Jones) in a race against the clock to stop a global catastrophe.

ON SCREEN… OFF THE SHELF: FESTIVAL OF WORDS Until 6 November www.offtheshelf.org.uk Off the Shelf has grown into one of the largest literary festivals in the UK, attracting some of the best-known names in literature and media to Sheffield each year. The festival programme is wide ranging and offers over 200 events for all ages. From the Crucible Theatre to a friendly real ale pub. Immerse yourself.

JACK REACHER: NEVER GO BACK 21 October Another book adapted for the big screen – this time from Lee Child – sees Tom Cruise return as ex-military policeman, turned drifter, turned vigilante Jack Reacher. After being recalled to the army, he must uncover the truth behind a major government conspiracy in order to clear his name. On the run as a fugitive from the law, Reacher uncovers a potential secret from his past that could change his life forever.

DOCTOR STRANGE 28 October The Marvel Studios juggernaut rolls on with another original comic book adaptation that sees Benedict Cumberbatch take on the role of neurosurgeon-cum-mystic Dr Stephen Strange. After injuring his hands in a car accident, the distraught doc sets out on a journey of healing but finds himself protecting the world from inter-dimensional threats. Inception-like and not your usual comic book fare.

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EVENT… STREET VIEW: PHOTOGRAPHS OF URBAN LIFE 15 October 2016–11 March 2017 Graves Gallery www.museums-sheffield.org.uk This new exhibition explores how photographers have captured city life on camera in Sheffield, around the UK and abroad. Featuring images primarily drawn from Sheffield’s own collection, the exhibition is supported by loans from the V&A, London and the Hyman Collection. It explores the diversity of the street; as a social space, as a battleground for protest and as a source of artistic inspiration.

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Peter Mitchell, Cadman Street Over the Canal, 1978 Image © Peter Mitchell

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That’s a whole month of comedy to you and me. LAUGHTER, we’re told, is the best medicine. Which is a good, as we seem to get plenty of them in Sheffield. The city has a more-than-decent comedy circuit, quite ably led by Toby Foster and his Last Laugh Comedy Club. Given this enviable reputation, it’s no wonder that the Grin Up North Sheffield Comedy Festival, organised by Toby and Scott Barton, is so popular, so successful and, more importantly, has the ability to attract some of the biggest names in comedy. Here are our top picks:

RICH HALL 12 October Sheffield City Hall Rich Hall’s critically acclaimed grouchy, deadpan style has established him as a master of absurdist irony and the king of rapid-fire wit. The award-winning Montana native renowned for his expertly crafted tirades and quick fire banter with audiences and delightful musical sequences saddles up and hitches his wagon to tour the British Isles once again.

JUSTIN MOORHOUSE 13 October Sheffield City Hall Everyone’s favourite northern charmer is back on the road and better than ever. After touring last year’s show, of which The Guardian said “the amount of first-rate comic craft that goes into his deceptively simple routines is worthy of admiration”, he’s had a think about people. And

feelings. About people Justin knows, their feelings and how he feels about them. And they about him.

ROSS NOBLE 22 October Sheffield City Hall One of the biggest names to appear at the festival is also one of the best. Brain Dump is Ross’ way of liberating all that random tat that has built up in his head. No doubt no table will be left unturned.

MARK STEEL 16 October Sheffield City Hall He’s got an amazing story to tell… so says the spiel on the poster outside the City Hall, but believe everything you read. This guy, a BBC radio and TV regular, does has something to say, and is very funny with it. Comedy with a difference.

MARCUS BRIGSTOCKE 19 October Sheffield City Hall You’ll recognise him even if you’re not sure who he is. BBC Radio 4 has become somewhat of a second home to him with regular appearances on ‘The Now Show’ and ‘Just A Minute’, and he has notched up an impressive list of TV credits.

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11 Burton Road’s Peddler Night Market, Depot Bakery, Russell’s Bike Shed and Nether Edge Pizza Company have a new neighbour… writes Stephanie Burns.

A FEW months ago, the place was a shell. Just another dilapidated the corner. ‘Rare things that are affordable and accessible’ is how old building in Kelham Island, another rundown relic of Sheffield’s Joshua describes the selection. great industrial past. Back in daylight, the ground floor is split between three more But fast-forward to October – a few months after business awesome start-ups. In Lawrence’s Kelham Barber, men’s cuts are partners Joshua Bonney (who you’ll know from Inherited on £17, women’s are £27 and Sheffield’s only supply of New YorkSharrow Vale Road and Broomhill, which he set up aged just 18) based JS Sloan products can be found. and Lawrence Wheen (who’s been hairdressing for the last 15 Opposite, Scandi homeware store Eleanor & Guillaume sells all years) got their hands on it – and Burton Road has added a the beautiful stuff owners Stacey and Tobias wanted to decorate creative new hub to the ever-expanding wonder they’re calling the their house with but couldn’t find in Sheffield. In the corridor ‘Shoreditch of Sheffield’. between the two, Gravel Pit’s concrete creations – handmade in Kelham Arcade, as it’s been named, has been an intense labour owner Danny’s Park Hill apartment – are the perfect little matches of love for the pair. Working non-stop to get the place up and for cacti and succulents. running this summer, they even slept there overnight in the At the moment, most of the units are open seven days a week. And that includes Kelham Barber – Lawrence barbers’ chairs so they didn’t waste a single second. taking the Sunday-is-just-another-day mentality from The result is a stylish hotbed of local talent, where his time managing a barber shop in Melbourne. everybody bounces ideas off each other to create an immersive shopping experience. Dwelling in the And there’s plenty more in the works too. basement is Joshua’s Room Four, a collection of Yoga/pilates, photography and make-up studios will 92 BURTON ROAD carefully curated menswear – rare vintage and new – all be joining the throng but in the meantime, over the footwear and homeware. Everything you see is for sale, from next few pages, we take a closer look at some of the current the artwork lining the walls to the battered old leather chair in residents.

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Tell us about your business.

Gravel Pit Homeware hand make and sell custom and limited run glass and concrete homeware. The current range includes glass terrariums, planters and display boxes, concrete pots, iPad stands, valet trays, door-stops and nonaction figures. In our store we also sell plants, books, artwork, prints, ceramics and hand-tufted rugs by local and international artists. What is your ethos?

Be creative. Do things that make you happy. Listen to music. What makes you special?

I hand-make the majority of the products I sell, making them one-off pieces of art. What do you want Sheffield to know about you?

The Gravel Pit store is the only place in Sheffield where you can buy handmade plant pots, amazing local artwork and 1970s Bollywood soundtrack records in one shop.

cactus, which are flying out of the shop, it has to be the £20 fun and quirky 7” concrete non-action figure, Mr Munny. He comes in a variety of colour ways and has an interchangeable air plant haircut.

Why Kelham Island? You can’t get more Sheffield than Kelham Island. Tell me three things that people don’t know about you and your business.

One. I make all my concrete and glassware in a 2x1 metre space on my balcony at my flat in Park Hill. Two. I started Gravel Pit Homeware as a way of constructively channelling my creative skills into an exciting business which can expand and evolve and hopefully allow me the pay the rent and buy more records. Three. I appropriated the Gravel Pit name from a Wu-Tang Clan song of the same name. So, next time you’re down by Kelham Island... Check out my Gravel Pit! Your view on Sheffield for retail and how can it be bettered!?

We need an IKEA because I’m sick of having to travel to Leeds every time I want to eat Swedish meatballs.

What is your must-have buy at the minute?

Apart from the £7 hand-made concrete pot and

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Eleanor & Guillaume Tell us about your business.

We are a new lifestyle and concept store based in Sheffield. We aim to stock everything you and you’re home might need. We opened freshly this year after deciding to quit our high stress jobs in interior design to concentrate on what we love and our family. We decided on lifestyle and interiors after buying our first home and not being able to find most of the things we were so badly wanting to decorate with. We figured, if we want it, other people must too...

What is your ethos? The details aren’t the details, they’re the design! What makes you special?

We are the exclusive Sheffield stockists of many of our brands, from the big Scandi brands to some of our UK and independent brands. We always try to support small and local businesses without ever compromising on style, quality or detail.

punch! There’s something for every home and every budget; we stock a huge range of interior decoration, beauty, gourmet food, soft furnishing, lighting, artwork and so much more. What is your must-have buy at the minute?

If we had to narrow it down to one it would be our Dawson Denim aprons. Made from 13.7oz Japanese selvedge denim they are hard-wearing and super stylish. Handmade by Kelly and Scott in Brighton they even come with their own denim passports so they can be sent off for repairs (though after two years mine still hasn’t needed it). Why Kelham Island?

Because it’s obviously the coolest place in Sheffield right now! We couldn’t agree more with the hype that Kelham Island is definitely Sheffield’s Shoreditch. Tell me three things that people don’t know about you and your business…

One. Our shop is named after our middle names. Two. We’re also raising four tiny humans in our ‘spare time’. Three. Since opening we have definitely gained weight courtesy of Depot’s yummy brownies.

What do you want Sheffield to know about you?

What’s your view on retail in Sheffield and how can it be bettered?

We might be a small shop, but we pack a lot of

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Find inspiration for food and drink from Sheffield’s finest independents.

It’s time to learn the difference between cannoli and aragostine... Pasticcini’s authentic Italian sweets and coffee are going down a treat. Tell us about your business.

We are an independent Sheffield-based company specialising in Italian food and coffee. You can find us through our online shop – www.pasticcini-uk.co.uk, where you will discover a range of products you may not see in your local supermarket. We also offer event catering of cannoli and Italian sweet treats for any occasion. What is/are your best-selling product(s)?

Our best-selling products are our Italian pastries, mainly our speciality fresh Sicilian ricotta cannoli which we make and deliver throughout South Yorkshire and North Derbyshire to trade, public and events. We also have a range of other Italian pastries which we ship nationwide. All of these pastries can be delivered to your home or office in and around Sheffield. One of our other highlights is a Neapolitan craft coffee called Passalacqua. This is widely popular with coffee enthusiasts throughout the UK. It is known

for its retro branding, stylish tins and bright colours, but most of all its true Neapolitan coffee taste. What’s your must-have item at the moment?

Our must-have item has to be our boxed cannoli or aragostine pastries. These make a perfect gift and they are a great way to serve small desserts to your guests at a dinner party. Alternatively, we deliver these to Sheffield and slightly beyond free of charge if you just want a treat at home or work! Do you have any special offers?

Exclusively for CityMag readers only, use code CityMag at the checkout for a ten per cent discount (limited time only). We also offer free delivery on selected products in our online shop. Where can you get the best cup of coffee in Sheffield?

Fortunately, we have done the hard work for you and found one of the best coffees, we think, in the world, which means you can have the best at home! Passalacqua comes in a range of blends and the tin products even looks good in your kitchen. Anything else?

We are now working on our Christmas range, which includes some exciting gifts and hampers, so keep your eye out for these and any special offers on social media. Shop online at www.pasticcini-uk.co.uk or get in touch through our social media or send us an email at info@pasticcini-uk.co.uk

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15 The Yorkshire Roast Mr Pickles’ Paul Widdowson talks about his favourite roasting joints

THERE are a few stories surrounding the origins of the Sunday dinner, but my favourite is that it was born in Yorkshire. The story goes that families put the dinner on just before leaving for church on Sunday, as the meat would be cooked to perfection on their return. They would then sit down to a homecooked meal – and have lots of leftovers for the week ahead. Now the Sunday dinner is popular up and down the country, but cooking it can be daunting, especially if you have friends and family coming round. Here at Mr Pickles’ we’re often asked for advice on the best cuts to use, and how to cook them. Our favourite roaster had to be the rib of beef. This traditional roasting joint is a true showstopper and perfect for large gatherings as each individual rib will serve three adults quite comfortably. If you’ve not had it before, imagine a ribeye steak, but cooked on the bone for extra flavour. We’ve uploaded our favourite rib of beef recipe to our blog – just scan the page to link to it.

If you fancy lamb, the leg is absolutely beautiful served pink. We like to make a few incisions in the flesh and press slices of garlic, fresh rosemary and anchovies into each one before roasting. Served with minted peas and boiled baby potatoes, this is a great option for a fresh and tasty roast dinner. Pork loin is also a favourite and if you’re a crackling fan, you’ll love this tip a customer once shared with us. Coat the skin in a very thick layer of cheap table salt and leave for half an hour. Then, just before roasting, brush the salt off and use a little kitchen towel to absorb any moisture. You’ll have perfect crackling every time! Sometimes you just can’t beat a roast chicken. The only thing you need to look out for is that you cook it all the way through – until the juices run clear. A self-basting roasting dish will ensure the meat stays succulent and juicy if you’re worried it might dry out. Whichever joint you fancy this weekend, our best advice is to invest in a meat thermometer – that way you can ensure your roast is cooked to perfection every time. Why not pop in to see us at Mr Pickles’ and find out what we can recommend? We have lots more joints available – just ask us for recipe ideas and cooking tips!

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Lancashire SITUATED on the warm, wet side of the country, Lancashire grows good grass and is ideal dairy farming country. As a Yorkshireman, it pains me to say it, but there is some fantastic cheese made in Lancashire. This month, we are concentrating on the traditional Lancashire cheese, which is made in three different varieties; crumbly, creamy and tasty. Creamy Lancashire is the traditional cheese made with curds produced over several days and blended together. It is a mild, young cheese with as

distinctive creamy texture. This cooks well, melting but without the stringing associated with many other cheeses. Crumbly is probably the best known, and is the most recent type produced. A young, crumbly cheese with a fresh acidic taste, produced with a single day’s curds. Tasty or Strong Lancashire is made in the same way as creamy Lancashire, but matured for much longer, typically between three and 24 months. A sharp, nutty full flavoured cheese.

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both wholesome and environmentally friendly. On offer at the moment, we have a range of traditional flavours. Ovaltine, Horlicks, Cocoa, Camp Coffee, Dandelion Coffee and honey are all available, and can be sweetened or not as desired. Plain or sweetened hot milk is also on offer. All our milk drinks are also available made with soya milk on request.

There’s a new kid on the Block at Portland House, writes Danielle Mustarde. IT’S been almost a year since Welbeck Abbey Brewery’s first micropub Portland House opened its doors onto Ecclesall Road. Now eleven months on, and leading it towards its first birthday, the bar has a brand new manager in the shape of Scotland-born Amy Sloan. We caught up with Amy to find out a little bit more about her and what she has in mind for this Sheffield gem. Amy, first of all, thank you for chatting to us. So, you’re from Scotland originally – how did you come to be in Sheffield?

I’ve travelled all over the country with the pub trade but have always been fond of Yorkshire, so when I saw the opportunity to come back and work for Welbeck Abbey Brewery, I jumped at the chance. What’s your favourite thing about Sheffield so far?

I love the fact that the city is so green and has lots of parks to explore. Moving to a city was something I worried about but Sheffield has the best of both worlds.

For more information on what’s on, go to the Portland House Facebook page or follow @portlandhousesheff on Instagram or @PortlandShef on Twitter.

currently in the process of changing some of our licencing restrictions so we can open until midnight on both a Friday and Saturday and so that we can let children in during the day allowing us to focus on being more family-orientated on the afternoons. Another change comes hand-in-hand with us having a really nice little coffee machine now, so after some coffee training with the staff, I’m hoping to increase our hot drinks range and get some locally-made cakes in alongside. We’re all about the cake – let us know when you get them in. Are you going to be continuing with the monthly tasting events?

Yes, definitely. The next one will be a Gin Tasting on 3 October delivered by the lovely people from Starmoreboss on Sharow Vale Road, as always. I’m also in the process of confirming a date with our very own Claire, general manager of Welbeck Abbey Brewery, to arrange a beer and cheese tasting – watch this space! Have you got anything in mind?

What’s your beer of choice?

I’m really into my real ales, which is also what drew me to the position at Portland House. Before I arrived in Sheffield I used to drink the local brew Brecon Gold from Brecon Brewing Company but I’ve since been converted to Cavendish, our very own deliciously citrusy golden ale. What will you be keeping the same at PH?

There is a great grounding already here at PH so I don’t think I will change anything too dramatically, it’ll be more of a case of growing on what we already have – there’s plenty we can expand and improve upon more generally. Can you give us some examples?

One thing we’ll definitely be expanding are our trading hours. I’m

I have loads of ideas but if I laid them all out I’d be here all day boring you! They do include things like more tasting nights, quiz nights, acoustic nights, folk nights, trips to the brewery and hopefully increasing the “Northern Tapas” range we currently have to include more veggie/vegan options, as I’m sure the veggies in our staff force will be pleased about. I love the sound of the veggie additions! What about your first birthday in October? Anything planned?

Yep, Portland House turns one over the Halloween weekend so we’ll be celebrating with a spooky birthday bash! We also have a limited edition cask coming from Welbeck and some special bottles of St. Stephanus beer that have been maturing nicely in our cellar for a year. And last but not least, there’ll be a big PH birthday cake for our guests! (first come, first served!).

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Everyone likes a good cup of coffee but where’s the best place to indulge your caffeine craving? THE new wave of craft coffee has well and truly flooded Sheffield, and, with a huge choice of independent coffee shops opening up, our beloved city is increasingly dotted with independent gems and hideouts. Whether you are a vegan or a coffee aficionado, there is plenty on offer. From artisan roasters and kitsch tea houses, to cafes that doubles up as design showrooms and more besides. Whether you’re looking a long blacks or flat white, laid back diner, or an early kick-start to the morning, here’s some of our favourite cafes and coffee shops, both old and new.

Tamper

Steam Yard

Tamper bring the best of New Zealand’s café culture to Sheffield, where coffee takes centre stage and only top quality, tasty food makes its way through the serving hatch. Alongside the gourmet coffee, Tamper serve up freshly made cocktails, craft beers and wine until 10pm every Friday night. Sellers Wheel, 149 Arundel St. Sheffield, S1 2NU www.tampercoffee.co.uk

Steam Yard is Sheffield's own slice of Americana, and, on summer days, you can enjoy your Steve McQueen - that’s a coffee and a doughnut (but let’s be clear: that’s not just any coffee and doughnut. They come from The Depot bakery on Arundel Street) - out front in the Aberdeen Courtyard. 1 & 2 Aberdeen Court, 97 Division St, Sheffield S1 4GE www.steamyard.co.uk

The Rude Shipyard HowSt While it might be one of the smallest café ventures to hit Sheffield, HowSt certainly packs a punch. Rich local beans are used to create the generous assortment of speciality coffees, while the brunch menu favours a selection of locally sourced breakfast choices and light bites spanning sandwiches, toasties, burgers and salads. 46 Howard Street, Sheffield, S1 2LX info@howst.co.uk

Moon Unit's Tea Emporium Tea room, bar and event space, up those stairs at The Harley. Open daily from 12-7pm, the tea room serves loose leaf teas, vegan cakes and cocktails, and on Saturdays, full vegan high tea including finger sandwiches and cakes. The Harley, 334 Glossop Road, Sheffield, S10 2HW www.theharley.co.uk/theemporium

Hidden Gem See for yourself all the work the wonderful team does at WORK Ltd - a local, unique and very special charity that offers people with learning disabilities a chance to reach their full potential in life. Rear of Bents Green School, Ringinglow Road, Sheffield, S11 7TB www.hiddengemcafe.co.uk

The Rude Shipyard is an independent café, bookshop and place where things happen at the heart of the Sheffield Antiques Quarter. With a focus on good homemade food and an atmosphere like no other, there really is no better place to relax on a lazy afternoon than this café-cum-bookshop. 89 Abbeydale Road, Sheffield, S7 1FE www.therudeshipyard.com

The Blue Moon Café The Blue Moon Café are a specialist vegetarian and vegan café in the heart of Sheffield. Over the years the café has been established as one of the best cheaper eateries in the city, with a main meal and drink costing under £10. They’re also licensed to sell a range of vegan and organic wines alongside a plated meal. 2 St James Row, Sheffield S1 2EW www.bluemoon cafesheffield.co.uk

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Lucky Fox A Brooklyn-inspired diner in the heart of Sheffield, cooking up juicy fried chicken, waffles and delicious brunches. And if the pie tastes just like Momma made, it’s probably because Momma actually made it - that morning. 72 Division Street, S1 4GF www.theluckyfox.com

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20 Gamma Ray (American Pale Ale). We’re taking a look at the very well named Neck Oil. This one is best described as a Session IPA, a citrus hoppy (eight different hops!) flavour but at 4.3% it won’t blow your head off – a perfect introduction to the craft beer scene and a beer that delivers lots of bite without the knock-out punch. Grab a can, have a drink, grab another can… you’ll want to!

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Magic Rock Brew Co (Huddersfield) – Highwire Grapefruit 330ml can 5.5% ABV One of the most respected breweries within the UK’s craft beer scene, these guys really set the bar as high as anyone in Europe and have developed a wide range of favourite brews including Cannonball, Common Grounds and Highwire. Today we’re looking at a variation of Highwire, one with added grapefruit and a perfect way to try a craft beer for the first time. Highwire Grapefruit is an American Pale Ale, offering flavours of mango and lychee and of course all followed up with a real slug of lip-smacking Grapefruit. If you’re reading this thinking “that sounds good” – you’re right!

We’ve arrived at the time of year when Sheffield gets an extra boost of excitement as many thousands of students land back in the city, some for the first time and others returning for more. We often get lots of fresh new faces visiting us to buy beers (the good stuff of course) and we get lots of questions from students who are looking to improve their drinking. This month’s column takes a look at three beers that are perfect for someone wanting to take their first early steps into ‘craft beer’…

Beavertown Brewery (London) – Neck Oil 330ml can 4.3% ABV North London (more specifically Tottenham Hale) is home to Beavertown Brewery, masters of can design and brewers of a brilliant range of the UK’s most popular craft beers. Born in 2011, Beavertown has risen to the top of the pile and has a very loyal following of fans, happy to drink standout brews like Bloody ‘Ell (Blood Orange IPA) and

Thornbridge Brewery (Bakewell) – Bayern 500ml bottle (330ml coming soon) 5% ABV The pretty town of Bakewell in Derbyshire is home to Thornbridge Brewery and since 2005 they’ve produced a wide range of awardwinning beers – easily available across Sheffield, particularly in their own group of Sheffield pubs. Bayern is brewed as a classic Bavarian Pilsner, a clean delicate flavour and extremely moreish. If your normal tipple is a Carling, perhaps a Stella or maybe a Kronenbourg, then give this a try. Bayern is a real smart lager and quickly leaves the others behind – your craft beer journey may very well start right here!

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Pomp and circumstance Savills looks into the history of one of its signature cuts. BEHOLD the pompadour (aka pomp). It’s one of the most requested looks amongst the style savvy customers visiting Savills and definitely one of the most popular classic cuts for which we are well known. The pomp never goes out of fashion, it may retire to the background every so often, only to reemerge later with a flourish and demand for the anointment with pomade. It well and truly rides the peaks and troughs of hairstyle history. Madame Pompadour, the celebrated mistress of Louis XV of France, was the creator of the look and it became a popular look amongst ladies of the 1700s. Marie Antoinette was renowned for decorating hers with very random objects such as boats and jewellery. In the 1940s female film stars glamourised the look but it was the following decade, the 1950s that the pomp arguably came into its own and transitioned into the male style for which is it is best known today. The style was rocked by stars from Elvis and James Dean to Little Richard, all with their own take on the style. Now, however, it is very much a classic look, and one that embraces a vintage culture which is very much on-trend now. There are many variants to the style, such as the quiff, which is a mix up of the side part and the pompadour. In Japan it is known as the ‘Regent’ hairstyle and it is part of popular culture, stereotypically being adopted by gang members of the Yakuza and bosozoku and caricatured in the Japanese media. Films such as West Side Story, The Outsiders and Grease have also cemented the pomp’s places in hairstyle history. The title of the film ‘Grease’ was a nod to the texture and consistency of the pomade used to fix the style. These days a water-based pomade such as Savill’s own celebrated Copacetic Pomade does a much better job and is easy to remove with

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Flattering, daring and sexy, the bodysuit is this season’s must-have item, writes Becca Linnard.

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LEOTARD, body, bodysuit… whatever you want to call yours, there’s no missing the must-have item this season. And lucky for us, many bodysuits have stood the vintage test of time allowing us to reach beyond high street styles and marvel over lace, mesh, glitter and velvet creations dating back to the eighties and nineties. The appeal of the bodysuit is simple. It’s an item that streamlines your silhouette, emphasises the curve of your waist, looks great with pair of highwaisted jeans (something you probably already own) and comes in all shapes and styles, which is lucky... because so do bodies! We love daring plunge backs, off the shoulder drops and turtle necks designs. Choose a V-neck plunge bodysuit with a high neck velvet choker for a sleek bond girl look. For a casual daytime feel, combine your body with a pair of mom jeans where the tight fitted top half contrasts with the loose fitting bottom.

Get your bike ready Be prepared for winter riding, says Russell Cutts. WE know the sun is still shining and the cold weather is just a distant thought away but it’s time to start thinking about your winter riding and getting prepared so you aren’t caught out when the first heavy rains come. It’s hard to keep the motivation going in cold wet weather but keep it going, you must, and the best way to do it is by preparing for it. If you’re going to keep riding your bike in winter there are some things we feel a bike shouldn’t be without: • Mudguards are essential to keep your bum, feet and face clean. • Lights needed to make you seen and can help find those nasty potholes on your ride. Get a powerful set to really light up the road. • Bike cleaner. We all hate washing our bike but keeping it clean during winter can really help with keeping the bike functioning well, pay particular attention to the drivetrain, mud and grime clogs up the derailleurs and can result in needing new ones.

• Puncture proof your bike. If you commute regularly or want to drop on the turbo trainer over winter it might be worth investing in solid tyres, these are completely puncture proof and will last 9,000 miles. If you prefer pneumatic tyres grab a set of sturdy Schwalbe Marathons for winter roads, they come in various sizes to fit most bikes. But if you want some really sticky road tyres why not try the Halo Twinrail Berlin Courier, these are really tough and stick to the road in all weathers. Some of you will be considering mothballing the summer bike and getting out the harder wearing winter bike for your rides. Well if you haven’t got a winter bike or are looking for an upgrade why not consider taking a look at our range. We have bikes that are perfect for the harsh weather, steel frames, disc brakes, easy gearing. Why not visit our shop for some helpful winter riding advice.

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25 Screen star Critically-acclaimed artist Jeff Rowland will be making a guest appearance at a Castle Galleries, Meadowhall on 12 November to unveil a newlycurated collection. He will present his much anticipated autumn collection, alongside a range of signed limited editions from previous collections. Inspired by the genre of film and the implicit meaning found in cinematic scenes, Rowland’s work has become synonymous with themes of romance and 1950s film noir. Each of his intricate oil paintings tell their own story which could be taken out of a scene in a film. Find our more at www.castlegalleries.com

On the move Cyclists in the city could receive a huge boost with plans for a £5million councilled scheme to develop seven new routes in the city centre and green spaces. Watch this space.

Hallowe’en films Village Green Events will be bringing the outdoor cinema to Whirlow Farm once again with special Halloween screenings of Hocus Pocus and The Witches on 29 October. Tickets start from £12.

WEIGH ANCHOR In case you missed it, West One’s Anchorage has now rebranded as the Hope & Anchor. As well as an enviable selection of craft ales and cocktails, foodwise you’ll find everything from brunch to light bites and main meals including blackened cod with red pepper and spring onion giant cous-cous and pak choi.

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MAKE MINE A PINT For the third year in a row, the Steel City Beer & Cider festival will take over Kelham Island Museum for four days in October. From Wednesday 19 through to Saturday 22, real ales fans will descend on the iconic building on Alma Street, Sheffield. Over 300 real ales and ciders will be available, with a particular emphasis on Sheffield ‘s own breweries. An additional room has increased capacity and will feature the festival’s first craft keg bar, as well as an international bottle bar. Festival organiser Louise Singleton said: “The Festival has found its spiritual home in Sheffield’s ‘Valley of Beer’ and this year’s extra capacity will enable even more visitors to see what a fantastic event this is.” The festival has chosen Sheffield Children’s Hospital as this year’s charity and will be offering drinkers the chance to donate their unused beer tokens at the end of the night. Further information can be obtained by visiting www.sheffieldcamra.org.uk/festival.

New manager at Shakespeare’s Following the departure of Chris Bamford at Shakespeare’s as we told you last month, the Kelham Island pub welcomes a new manager, and he’s called… Chris. Chris xxxxx to be precise. Pop in and say hi.

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When arts event producer Katherine Warman moved to Sheffield from Manchester a couple of years ago, she was surprised to find that Sheffield didn’t seem to have much of an LGBT scene. But then she met Rhiannon Scutt – who you’ll recognise from Rita Payne – and together they created Andro & Eve, an initiative that brings women together in an environment that makes them feel safe and elevated while showcasing women’s talents. “Instead of just wishing there was something for us to do,” said Rhiannon, “we decided to set something up ourselves.” It launched earlier this year and, so far, they’ve held a film night at Café #9 in Nether Edge (where Rhiannon also works) and a collective brunch. Both events have been really well received, and they’re now gearing up for more. Perhaps the most exciting thing they have planned this year, however, is Sheffield’s new Drag King night, The Kingdom Come. It’ll be hosted by Adam All and Apple Derrieres on Saturday 26 November at Walkley Community Centre and is open to all genders. Katherine and Rhiannon can’t wait, and are hoping it’ll let people see that there’s a whole lot more to drag than Ru Paul’s Drag Race. Tickets are £12 and will go on sale on We Got Tickets in the next few days. So what does the future hold for Andro & Eve? “Music, comedy, film, social and fun nights out… a broad range of events,” said Katherine. “And we never know what we might be a part of in the future. The door’s open, let’s see where it takes us.”

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Plans for Hallowe’en? Think you’re getting too old for this Halloween malarkey? We’re about to make you think again! From live music to a spooky cinema screening, one of these parties is sure to be right up your street. The gig Want some live music to go with your creative costume? Kaboom are presenting Halloween Day of the Dead at Haggler’s Corner on Saturday 29 October. There’ll be live music and DJs playing all night in the courtyard, with live band BISON bringing the brass and DJs Tukatz, Moonmonkey, Si Mclean, Pete Not Bombs and Tony Askins bringing the big beats. Make sure you put some effort into your costume too, as there’ll be a competition to win a bottle of rum! This event has been going three years and is always very popular so get your advanced tickets for £7 soon as, right here.

Sheffield Arena has just announced that Drake will be stopping by on 17 February next year as part of his 2017 tour. Drake has asserted himself as a trailblazer across the creative world, recently becoming the first artist to break one billion streams on Apple Music with his latest album ‘Views,’ holding the record for most number one hits on Billboard’s R&B/Hip-Hop Chart and selling out arenas around the globe. Drake commands massive influence in the hip-hop and contemporary music space as he continues to create and dominate on a worldwide scale. Drake tickets, priced £60.50 to £144.10 (including booking fee), will go on general sale at 9am of Friday 14 October available in person at the Arena Box Office, by phone on 0114 256 5656 or online at www.sheffieldarena.co.uk.

Fun Lovin’ guys Plug has announced that Fun Lovin’ Criminals will be playing on 9 February 2017. The multi-platinum New York group celebrated the 20th anniversary of their debut album Come Find Yourself in 2016, and true to their hashtag #LoveYaBack, the Crims are feeling the love from the fans, so are doing it all again after a massive anniversary year, amplified by a summer full of headline festivals across Europe in celebration of a landmark album that inhabited the UK Album Charts for an amazing 100 weeks. Credit: Tom Barnes

The disco Head down to the old Woolworths-turned-arts-space, The Moor Theatre Delicatessen on Saturday 29 October for a costume party, giant pumpkin disco-dome, brand new light-up dance floor, interactive instalments and some very special guests. Be selective with your suits, outrageous with your outfits and eccentric with your ensembles to win a cash and drinks prize, before dancing to the legendary DJ and aptly named Nightmares on Wax. He’ll be joined by one of the most prolific disco remixers of all time, John Morales, and in the second room, there’ll be a jazz and soul masterclass from NTS online radio resident Zakia. The circus Roll up, roll up to one of the most weird and wonderful shows in town. Girl Gang Sheffield are back with the Cirque de la Babes Halloween Party at Bungalows and Bears on Saturday 29 October. Expect a dress-up box, ghoul photo booth, live performers, a Halloween piñata, circus games, glitter tattoos, face painting and a few spooky surprises. The Girl Gang DJs will be spinning the discs, playing everything from Spice Girls to Tame Impala, and everything in between, as well as welcoming some other special guests. Best of all, it’s absolutely free!

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27 Classical music round-up If the closest you’ve come to classical music is a movie soundtrack, have you ever wondered why you’ve never explored the genre further? It might be fear of the unknown, or the ‘not for young people’ stereotype that seems to follow it around. But this autumn, Music in the Round – a series of classical chamber music, jazz and family concerts – is once again giving Sheffield a unique opportunity to experience the music up close and personal. And the great news for under 35s is that tickets (which usually cost up to £19) are just a fiver. Find out more at www.musicintheround.co.uk

THE BOTANIST IS NOW OPEN If you do one thing this month, plant yourself at the bar in the city’s newest hangout, The Botanist, and sample some of the amazing cocktails on offer. Occupying a corner plot in Leopold Square, in what was once Popolo, the flora and faunainspired bar is unrecognisable from its predecessor. Choose from a range of botanical cocktails, beers and ales, and a handpicked selection of gins local, which are to each of The Botanist’s ten sites. There’s also a selection of food on offer, from deli boards to rotisserie chicken and hanging kebabs. The New World Trading Company CEO Chris Hill said: “We are incredibly excited to bring The Botanist concept to Sheffield. The character and atmosphere of Leopold Square is the perfect location for our brand and we look forward to making Sheffield our next home.” We’ve been, loved it and can’t wait to tell you more – see next month’s CityMag for a full review. To find out more, visit www.thebotanist.uk.com.

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Congratulations to Nonnas whose Lucia Gadau was recently named Best Barista at the English Italian Awards 2016. Lucia said: “I believe in absolute perfection in coffee. So many baristas cut corners and serve poor coffee. They don’t use the correct pressure on the machine, don’t use the correct milk consistency, don’t handle the coffee correctly – these are all precise skills that takes years to learn.”

The Site Gallery is looking for a part-time participation manager. The role is responsible for leading the vision for the long-term development of Site’s participatory work, creative programmes for young people 14-19 years old as well as new streams of participation activity. They will also contribute to fundraising and income generation activity. This role will recruit and manage a new team, to be advertised in the next few months. Deadline for applications is 7 November.

Bish is back In 2013 ‘Supersonic’ sold-out Sheffield Arena – seven times. For comedian John Bishop, that just wasn’t enough. For two nights next November (2017), the Liverpudlian returns to the arena for even more laughs. As part of his 35-date tour ‘Winging It’, John comes to town on Saturday 4 and Sunday 5 November 2017 following a three-year break from touring. And tickets are on sale now – www.sheffieldarena.co.uk

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Last chance We’ve followed the Herd of Sheffield with great interest over the last few months but, in case you haven’t noticed, they are being rounded up, ready for one last hurrah at Meadowhall before they’re auctioned off at a special event at the Crucible on 20 October. The farewell event from Friday 14 to Sunday 16 October is the final chance for the public to see the elephants. And even if you’ve spotted most of them around town this summer, it’s a unique opportunity to catch them all in one place. Tickets are £4 for adults and £2 for children aged three to 15, or you can get a family ticket (two adults and two children) for £10.

X is back Love it or hate it, The X Factor is here to say and the latest crop of talent (if that’s the right word) will be on tour next year. They’re at Sheffield Arena on 3 March 2017. Visit www.sheffieldarena.co.uk for more.

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Neil Carribine’s work is a riot of colour. Brilliant. NEIL Carribine’s favourite colour is blue. His cover on this month’s CityMag screams yellow (with a little bit of red, white and black thrown in for good measure) and if you look at other examples of his work – see www.neilcarribineoriginal.com to start – you can positively say that this fine art graduate loves his colour. Like many artists in the city he’s recently been involved in the Herd of Sheffield project. His effort, titled ‘And… Repeat’ was inspired by David McKee’s book ‘Elmer’ and is predictably a riot of colour. It had pride of place at the top of The Moor before it was wheeled off for auction. More recently he has been involved with the ‘Doodle Wall’ at PLY in Manchester. Neil is interested in illustration,

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animation and screen printing and is inspired by the everyday. “I am interested in how people move, talk and interact with each other. I try to capture these elements and exaggerate them which results in these bizarre looking figures that are sometimes accompanied by text,” he explains. “I primarily work from my sketchbook and then develop these images further through illustration and animation, both digital and hand drawn. I’ve recently started to play around with patterns within my work that I’ve created through observational drawings or lines that I naturally make.” This month’s cover is the perfect example. Facebook.com/neilcarribineoriginal Twitter: @lamptissue www.neilcarribineoriginal.com

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Artist David Appleyard is wide open to producing works of art for public spaces. And heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s had plenty of success from it.

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David in his studio at Persistence Works

I SUPPOSE you could call David Appleyard a public artist. That doesn’t mean he stands at the top of Fargate offering to do your caricature for a tenner, mind. The former Sheffield Hallam University design graduate has found a little niche creating works of art for public spaces. In the last ten years he’s produced installations, sculptures and more for the likes of councils, schools, universities and libraries nationwide as well as a prestigious commission for The Lowry in Manchester. Closer to home you can see his work at Silverdale School, Solly Street and Endcliffe Park. And that’s just for starters. In a month where design will be very much the centre of attention in the city, largely thanks to Sheffield Design Week, we take a glimpse into David’s world and find out what else is on the horizon.

Tell us about your background.

I moved to Sheffield in 1997 to study Industrial Design at Sheffield Hallam University. After graduating I worked as a product designer for a couple of years before moving back to SHU to work part-time as a design researcher whilst completing a Masters degree. From there I started developing a studio practice and teaching part-time in art colleges and universities. Tell us about where you’re based.

I’ve just moved into a larger space at Persistence Works, Yorkshire ArtSpace. It’s still in a state of flux but we’ll be up and running in a few weeks. It’s a brilliant place to have a studio. Purpose-built for artists, designers and makers and in the centre of Sheffield with loads of different practices working under one roof.

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36 What’s an average day for David Appleyard?

on the doorstep. I think Sheffield is also particularly lucky with the number of public parks it has. They’re a brilliant asset to the city. In terms of the work I do and getting things manufactured, there’s probably no better place to be based.

‘Fractals’ work for Silverdale School, Sheffield

Usually, a pretty early start, which begins with a coffee, a dog walk and helping to get the kids ready. Then I cycle to work. That’s about as regular as it gets. I can be working at a computer, sketching, making models, going on site visits or working in a library or archive somewhere. The variety of work is the best part of my job. Did you set out to create public artworks or did it just happen?

And the worst?

I’d like to be closer to the sea so living in a city that is more or less in the centre of the UK isn’t ideal! A big thank you to

Marcus Sarko for providing What can Sheffield do better as a city? Not initially. I’ve always had an interest in sculpture the pictures of David in his Crikey! That’s a big question. I’m not sure to tell and public space and I began by making some studio at Persistence Works. Marcus took the pictures as you the truth. Like I said, I find Sheffield to be a furniture for a park. After enjoying the process of part of studio visits really friendly place to live. There’s plenty to do designing for a public space I applied for all kinds for OFFSET, which forms part and having the Peaks so close is perfect. of commissions and started to win work which was of Sheffield Design Week. If I was really pushed I’d aim my gripes towards more sculptural. I had an interest in getting involved the Council who could pull their finger out with and I was very persistent. It’s taken a good few years to regards to cycle routes, pot holes, and their crack-pot establish a studio and there are definitely easier ways to make scheme to cut our trees down. a living but the feeling of developing and realising an idea usually out-weighs the negative parts of the work.

Who have been/are your influences? What’s been your favourite so far?

Factory Girls for the 10th anniversary of The Lowry in Salford was a fantastic job to be involved with. The brief was very open and the project team were excellent. A project I’m developing for Merthyr Tydfil, South Wales has a very similar set of ingredients so I’m really enjoying that too.

Every project is different and each one is generally driven by a brief. The research I complete for each project is usually the driver. It’s the little glimmers of history that I find in archives which usually influence the way a project develops. I like to be influenced by stories from the past which could easily end up being forgotten. What do you do when you’re not working?

What’s been the best received?

That’s a good question. I think Factory Girls was well received and people seem to like the birds I make.

‘Birds’

What are you working on at the moment?

I’m working on a few different public art projects. A project for Merthyr Tydfil, some work in Bedfordshire and a couple of collaborative jobs in Sheffield. Things are pretty busy. I’m also hoping to start making some of my own work in the new studio.

What would be your dream job/commission?

I don’t think I have a dream job. Maybe I should? The project I’m involved with in Merthyr Tydfil in South Wales is turning out to be pretty good. It’s been a fantastic project to be involved with and has a good reasoning behind it. I’m also interested in exploring the world of galleries and I’d like to start making my own products to sell. I’m quite keen to work on a smaller scale.

What are your favorite public works in Sheffield?

I’ve always been very fond of the lights outside Globe Works on Penistone Road. I think they were made by Paul Carruthers. What’s the best thing about being based in Sheffield?

Sheffield has always felt like a really friendly city to live in and I love having the Peak District

I’ve got a young family who keep me very busy and I like running in the Peak District. I also swim, cycle and potter about in the garden as much as I can. My wife and I have always gone to a lot of gigs and comedy and Sheffield has plenty of that kind of thing going on.

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SHEFFIELD DESIGN WEEK 20-30 OCTOBER Sheffield is getting its collab on this month with a citywide celebration of design in all its forms. Sheffield Design Week, which runs from 20-30 October, aims to increase awareness of appreciation of design, be that in the form or architecture, advanced manufacturing, fashion or technology. The theme for this year is ‘Design City’ and throughout the week there will be a host of exhibitions, workshops, talks, conferences, installations, launches, open studios and walking trails. Through this, the festival will look at how the whole city can work with and utilise design to improve public service, build better housing, improve transport and increase community engagement. “2016 seems a great opportunity to discuss Sheffield in the context of being a Design City,” explains Patrick Murphy, director of Sheffield Design Week . “From a history fuelled by creative endeavour and invention, from being the birthplace of stainless steel to the 1960s rethinking of public space that resulted in Europe’s largest listed building at Park Hill, to a contemporary environment that fuelled extraordinary levels of innovation and creativity in design and technology sectors.”

SHEFFIELD DESIGN AWARDS As part of Sheffield Design Week, an award ceremony will be held on 26 October at the new Sheffield Institute of Arts, formerly the GPO building in Fitzalan Square. Categories include: * Best Building Award * Conservation Award * Residential Award * Contribution to Open Spaces Award * Small Project Award * Overall Winner * People’s Choice Award * Keith Hayman Award for contribution to Public Art or Cycling

OFFSET 20-21 OCTOBER Since 2009, Offset has brought together leading figures from across the design world – featuring a wide-ranging multidisciplinary lineup of talent from graphic design, film, fashion, photography, animation, illustration and art – to inspire and demystify the creative world. For the first time, it’s heading north and will be a key element in kicking off Sheffield Design Week. It’s open to both seasoned professionals and those entering the design industry. An extensive line-up includes legendary graphic designer and typographer Wolfgang Weingart, award-winning UK illustrator Laura Carlin and design director of LEGO Star Wars Jens Kronvold Fredriksen. Find out more information and book your Tickets here: www.iloveoffset.com/offset-sheffield

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Scare yourself silly at The Showroom this Hallowe’en.

AUTUMN might mean darker, colder evenings and an extra jumper or two but it also means the arrival of some of the best films of the year – the ones you’ll see winning Oscars in 2017. We’ve turned on our heating and our pastry chef has been busy baking cakes for you to enjoy with a coffee. Where better to spend October and November than nestled in a cinema seat? It’s not Hallowe’en without seeing a horror film or two – or ten. Celluloid Screams is one of the biggest and best horror festivals in the country, and it’s at the Showroom on the 21-23 October. Grab a pass for the whole weekend or buy tickets for films individually – either way, you’re in for a

fright. The most gory, gruesome, creepy and downright bizarre horror from across the world – you saw them here first. November sees the first of the year’s big hitters on our screens. Spectacular sci-fi Arrival is unlike any alien invasion the earth has encountered before. Amy Adams plays an expert translator called upon by the US Government to decipher the mysterious language of the extra-terrestrial visitors. A race against time to discover the secrets of another planet – are they friend or foe? The visuals of this film alone make it a must-see – find the trailer online and see for yourself. They’re out there.

I, Daniel Blake brings us back down to earth with a bump. Ken Loach’s powerful, deeply political film tells the story of an ordinary man thrust into the hostile and confusing benefits system after a heart attack leaves him unable to work. You cannot fail to be moved and stirred to act by this film. The injustice and deep divides it exposes leave an indelible mark on anyone who sees it. It will change the minds and hearts of a nation. Other great films to look out for include the re-release of Boyz N The Hood – a classic coming-of-age story set on the tough streets of Los Angeles in the 1990s and starring Cuba Gooding Jr. and Ice Cube.

Sonita was one of the biggest films at this year’s Sheffield Doc/Fest and we’re bringing it back – the story of a young Afghan refugee who dreams of becoming a rapper. Sonita raps about forced marriage, being a woman in Afghanistan, and her desperate life – will the filmmaker intervene and stop her parents selling her as a bride? Finally, Train to Busan is a hugely original and genuinely thrilling South Korean zombie film set on a train. As it travels through the countryside, a virus begins to infect passengers… sometimes it’s best if trains are cancelled. Support your local independent cinema this autumn – there’s so much to see.

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Celebrating success, fighting to save gig venues and championing female-fronted bands, Phoebe Seymour talks with Bang Bang Romeo frontwoman Anastasia Walker.

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music THEY’VE been labelled a hard-edged Fleetwood Mac and they wouldn’t be out of place on a Tarantino soundtrack, but once you hear the mighty music and the big soulful vocals of a Bang Bang Romeo – especially live – it’s obvious there is no-one else quite like them. Having performed everywhere from Sheffield’s own Tramlines to the Isle of Wight Festival, and having won the hearts of many including Radio 1’s Huw Stephens and session player, Andy Treacey, who has toured with the likes of Faithless and who helped create Bang Bang Romeo’s EP, Adore Me, we’re not the only ones who think so. Celebrating success, fighting to save gig venues and flying the flag for female-fronted bands, we talk with the Doncaster-based singer, Anastasia Walker.

and formed the band you see today. It’s about learning, and I think what bands are starting to do, is to see gigs as rehearsals. The best way to rehearse is live. You’ve become really well-known on the Sheffield music scene. Are you a signed band?

Every opportunity we get we take with both hands. We’ve done all this as an unsigned band, which is quite mad when you look at the kinds of gigs we’ve had this year alone. Isle of Wight Festival, Leeds Festival, Y Not, Dot to Dot and supporting the likes of The Who and The Red Hot Chili Peppers, Queen etcetera. Our latest single, Invitation, just debuted on Radio 1. It’s quite phenomenal, but wait and see. You just did a gig in London called Fight Back. Tell us more.

How did the band first come about?

A few years ago, me and the guitarist Ross Cameron, got together to write, just honing our craft. It was massive to work with someone like Ross because he’s a brilliant songwriter. Ross owns a designer store in Doncaster called Revolver Menswear. I knew our bassist Joel through various bands on the South Yorkshire scene and he’d always go into Ross’s shop wanting good clobber and they’d talk about music for hours. So Joel came for a jam and we clicked straight away. We found Richard on Tinder… [Laughs] No we didn’t! We found him online. We auditioned about six drummers and Richard really stood out, so we’re really fortunate. It was only the end of 2013 that we started taking it seriously

It’s something ourselves and many other bands on the circuit are very passionate about. Venues are closing down. They shouldn’t be closing down because how are you going to hear the next Oasis or Zeppelin if there’s no venues for new bands to play? So The Roundhouse in London put on a show called Fight Back and we were very fortunate to be asked to play with bands such as Everything Everything and Public Service Broadcasting. We’ve played with Public Service a couple of times and there’s something special about them so it was a pleasure to share a stage with them again. I think venues closing is down to the general public staying in and watching the Shit Factor. Stop doing that! Just go out and see the talent that people have because you could go to your local

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41 open mic night, see a bloke that’s been writing songs in his bedroom for a few years and be absolutely blown away. So support your local venues! Speaking of local gigs, who are your favourite Sheffield bands?

Alvarez Kings. We’ve gigged with the lads for years, we’re massive fans and they’re just blowing the roof off at the moment. I’m dead happy for them and I can’t wait to see what comes from that. I don’t know any other band in Sheffield that does four-part harmonies. It sounds so nice. October Drift as well. I knew them before and when they became October Drift, I loved their PR. You know when Stone Roses stuck lemons all over Manchester? It was like the October Drift symbol went all over the shop. It was really cool. Also Liberty Ship. They’ve got some brilliant songs and it’s good to see a frontman doing the acoustic guitar thing. So yeah it’s vibrant at the moment and there’s definitely a buzz going on in Sheffield. Now it’s just getting people out to witness the buzz. There don’t seem to be many female singers on the Sheffield rock scene. Do you think women are somehow put off?

I think it’s intimidating to be honest. It’s not meant to be, but the Sheffield music scene, as many other cities have seen, is very dominated by male musicians. So half of me goes, “Thanks. More fun for me”, and the other half goes, “What’s happening?” Is it because women just aren’t wanting to pursue the rock’n’roll side of things? Because if you look at the charts, I can’t name more than one or two female-fronted bands. I don’t know whether women are inspired to do that. I remember growing up, trying to conquer the Sheffield music scene and when you walk into the room for that soundcheck and lads see a girl they go, “Oh yeah?” Then all it takes is for them to hear you live and they go, “Fair enough. I believe you now.” I don’t think guys by any means go, “If there’s a girl, I’m not getting involved”, but you do have to prove yourself. So female musicians, do it please! Join the crew! What’s next for Bang Bang Romeo?

We will be supporting No Sinner, a Canadian band, at the Borderline in London on 26 October. We’re also planning a return to Sheffield and Doncaster in December. We haven’t decided where because we didn’t want to go for an obvious gig venue, but it will be good!

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Resident DJs from Go Go Gorilla will be making you ‘go ape’ with their avid collection of long play records. All of which are perfectly suited for you to get your dancing shoes on to. Surf, sleaze, garage and rockabilly for all you Hot Rod Mama’s and Hard Rockin’ Daddio’s.

Harley Live presents Nai Harvest at Queens Social Club, Queens Road, Sheffield. Following the success of their debut album “Hairball”, Nai Harvest are back! Their AA single “Just Like You / Jelly” was released in April viaTopshelf Records. They will be joining us at Queens Social Club in October on their last few shows before they part. Advanced tickets £8.50, 18+, tickets from www.harleylive.co.uk/ ticket-shop.

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THE RHEINGANS SISTERS This award-winning folk duo will be playing songs from their new album “Already Home” as well as running a dance workshop beforehand. Workshop starts at 5pm and the gig starts at 8pm. Entry is £12/£10.

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WAGON WHEEL PRESENTS: PAUL LITTLEWOOD, E.R. THORPE, ANYTOWN & RORY CANNON An evening with this collection of wonderful Americana acts. Starts at 8pm. £4 on the door. Friday 4 November

BLACK MAMBA FEVER The exceptional rock’n’roll band from Sheffield are playing their third gig here at Shakespeare’s. Supported by Syrupp and Redfern you can’t afford to miss it. Doors open at 7.30pm. £3 entry.

Bang Bang Romeo’s singles, including new release Invitation, are available on iTunes. To find out about upcoming gigs, follow them on Twitter at www.twitter.com/BangBangRomeo or like them on Facebook at www.facebook.com/bbromeo.

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Harley Live presents Palace Winter at the Harley, Glossop Road, Sheffield. As a live band, Palace Winter feeds of the energy of the audience when they bring their self-proclaimed atmospheric krautrock to the stage. It can often be a hypnotic experience with the bands wall of sound from the guitars and synth creating an intense vibe throughout the show. Advanced tickets £7.00, 18+, tickets from www.harleylive.co.uk/ ticket-shop. Sunday 30 October

LIVE Leadmill Live presents Syd Arthur at the Harley, Glossop Road, Sheffield. This psychedelic band have performed alongside artists such as The Strokes, Paul Weller and The Pixies and are heading to Sheffield as part of the band’s first nationwide tour since 2014. Advanced tickets £8.00, 18+, tickets from www.harleylive.co.uk/ ticket-shop.

We've put together a list of some of the city's most unique hangouts, promising some of the most forward-thinking, refined and freshest line-ups out there. WITH warehouse raves coming under various guises these days, underground parties in Sheffield aren't hard to come by. Whatever you’re after, from cutting-edge house to retro styles, this city has the lot. THE NIGHT KITCHEN Unless you see the queues outside, you wouldn’t give the warehouse front a second glance. The Night Kitchen (TNK) is awash with shadowy corners and unusual artwork, but the real fun happens in the basement, where a string of the city’s best DJs and promoters take to the decks playing real house and deep disco tracks ‘til late. YELLOW ARCH STUDIOS Yellow Arch is no newbie when it comes to events. The Victorian factory turned self-proclaimed ‘house of creative madness’ is one of the city’s most popular recording studios, party venues and rehearsal spaces. The fully kitted-out venue boasts three rooms, quirky and exotic decoration, and a Moroccan-themed coffee shop, and can host 500 gig goers. TANK Hidden beneath the streets of Sheffield, Tank is brimming with feel-good vibes. Focused on progressive electronic music, and always offering among the most exciting line-ups in the city, this basement clubbing spot is known for its combination of banging beats, state-of-the-art lighting and no-frills partying.

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Boutique family law firm expands Prince Family Law are pleased to announce that they are opening an office in Sheffield city centre. PRINCE Family Law opened its doors in Chesterfield in 2005 and was the first boutique family law firm in North Derbyshire and South Yorkshire. Since then Prince Family Law has grown both in size and reputation. David Prince has put together a formidable team of experts now comprising five fee earners and support staff. David Prince,who is regarded as one of the foremost family law solicitors, says: “We are fortunate to have secured offices in the heart of the professional quarter in Sheffield City Centre. We already have many clients from South Yorkshire and there is a high level of demand for our

bespoke service, which we tailor to each of our client’s individual needs. Our Sheffield office furthers our continued growth.” Prince Family Law are recognised as one of the leading family law practices in the area specialising in high net worth and complex divorce cases. Having located offices in a prime city centre location in Sheffield the new office opened on 1 September 2016. The office is within a short walk of all major transport hubs, the law courts and within easy reach of the M1. Prince Family Law offer a free 30 minute consultation for anyone wishing to seek their services both in Sheffield and Chesterfield. Northchurch Business Centre Northchurch House, 84 Queen Street, Sheffield, S1 2DW Tel: 0114 321 6308 Email: zoe@princefamilylaw.co.uk

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When you are looking for something to do, it’s difficult to know where to start, let alone agreeing on a place to go. Luckily, we’ve created this handy guide to help you decide. THE PARK: BOTANICAL GARDENS

Take a stroll and admire the weird and wonderful plants in the glass houses. See if you can find the legendary Bear Pit. Clarkehouse Road, Sheffield, S10 2LN www.sbg.org.uk THE FARM: MAYFIELD ALPACAS

Not your typical farm, the Mayfield Farm features ferrets, llamas, meerkats and it’s headline act, alpacas. We reckon getting close to cute creatures is the ideal hangover cure! Quicksaw Farm, Fulwood Lane, Sheffield, S10 4LH Tel: 0114 263 0033 www.mayfieldalpacas.com THE STATELY HOME: CHATSWORTH COUNTRY ESTATE

Chatsworth has featured in period dramas such as Pride and Prejudice and its gardens are just as stunning as the house. Definitely one to save for when the parents visit. Chatsworth, Bakewell, Derbyshire, DE45 1PP Tel: 01246 565300 www.chatsworth.org THE WALK: THE PEAK DISTRICT

One of the best things about Sheffield is having this on our doorstep. After all that walking, pop into Bakewell – home of the Bakewell pudding and tart. www.peakdistrict.gov.uk www.derbyshireuk.net/bakewell THE MUSEUM: KELHAM ISLAND MUSEUM

Trace the industrial history of the Steel City and see the River Don Steam Engine in operation. Alma Street, Sheffield S3 8RY Tel: 0114 272 2106 www.simt.co.uk THE CINEMA: SHOWROOM

All kinds of films have a place on these big screens and the snacks don’t cost you an arm and a leg. Great if you’re a modern languages student or a lover of world cinema. 15 Paternoster Row, Sheffield, S1 2BX Tel: 0114 275 7727 www.showroomworkstation.org.uk

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48 The Gate (left) takes visitors on a 20-minute time travel through 300 years of Berlin history using old film clips, soundscapes from the city’s streets and news footage shown on HD screens

Berlin, a city where a fractured past meets an exciting future, is an intriguing weekend break destination for Molly McGreevy. IN Berlin, lunch comes with panoramic views of the Brandenburg Gate, TV tower, rolling acres of Tiergarten Park and the historical hub of Museum Island. From its vantage point on top of one of the most important buildings in the city, the Käfer Dachgarten serves Berlin classics alongside delicious vegan and vegetarian options; and is the perfect starting point for a weekend break in Berlin. After an aerial view, the best way to see the city is on two wheels, with a Berliner leading the way. With a population so passionate about remembering the past, whilst forging a forward-thinking future, choosing a tour without a native at the helm would be a waste. Praised as one of Europe’s most bike-friendly cities, cyclists in Berlin have their own lane on the pavement, special traffic lights and a much higher respect from drivers compared to what we see in the UK. Berliners however, are not fans of the helmet, and it seems only children and cowards decide to protect their head when

powering the pedals. Our tour of the Berlin Wall with Berlin on Bike saw us peddling, albeit with a wobble at times, around the city with our tour guide, Sascha, who was in his teens when the wall came down. He told us about his own family and their stories of prison time and smuggling lovers across the divide, a reminder that for Berliners the wall has an ongoing impact on their lives, and is not just an attraction for tourists. Our ride took us to the Berlin Wall Memorial, home to the only remaining section of both sides of the wall, including the

death strip and watchtower. The true horror of the wall is not revealed until you climb the stairs to the memorial museum’s viewing platform. From there you can see the terrifying measures taken to keep the city apart, from the rounded tops of the two walls to the watchtower spotlights. To lighten the mood Sascha told some of his favourite wallcrossing success stories, including one of the three Bethke brothers, who each successfully crossed the wall into the West in an impressive show of one-upmanship. Their escapes involved air mattresses, bows and

The Brandenburg Gate is perhaps Berlin’s most famous landmark and is well worth a visit

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arrows and ziplines, finalising in the last remaining brother being picked up by his siblings in a small plane, which they had painted in Soviet colours and simply flown over into the East. By the time they were uncovered as fakes, all three brothers were safely landed in the West. Ravenous from hours of biking we stopped for a traditional Berlin snack of currywurst from the unassuming Konnopke Imbiss stall, which still stands in the same spot from which the family sold their first sausage 86 years ago. Local lore has it that the Konnopke family were the first to bring currywurst to Berlin more than 50 years ago.

CHOOSE DONCASTER SHEFFIELD AIRPORT For those who prefer their feet to the saddle, the city is easy to navigate on foot, the terrain is flat and efficient transport links make hopping on and off at popular tourist spots a breeze. A good starting point for a walking tour is The Gate, which is just 50m from Berlin’s most famous landmark, the Brandenburg Gate. Emotive and enthralling, The Gate takes visitors on a 20minute time travel through 300 years of Berlin history using old film clips, soundscapes from the city’s streets and news footage shown on 71 square metres of HD screens using a 36-channel sound system. From the Brandenburg Gate exploring the central district of

Mitte, which is home to many of Berlin’s most popular tourist attractions, is a breeze. Its central location means the Mitte district is also a great place to stay in Berlin, with plenty of hotels and hostels; there’s something to suit all budgets. The Weinmeister Hotel is just a couple of minutes from the famous Alexanderplatz square, but it’s not only the hotel’s central location that makes it so appealing, but it is also the amazing design and artwork throughout. The hotel’s stairwell was taken over one evening by The Paint Club, a globally unique international network of illustrators, graphic designers, comic and street artists, and now

each floor acts as its own art gallery, all visible from the hotel’s glass lift. The rooms are also decked out in artwork by artists from Berlin and beyond, so guests can soak up the vision of the city from the moment they wake until they rest their heads after a day soaking up the history of the city. In Berlin, creativity and culture is never far away. Steeped in turbulent history, Germany’s capital has had to continually adapt, change and reinvent its image to overcome destructive, divisive events. Today the city is a hotspot for young, progressive, creatives, who learn from the city’s divided and fractured past to create a united, liberal future.

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