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Discover the art of dining alfresco

ello and welcome to the May issue of Eastside.

As restrictions start to ease we’ve been thinking about the places we can visit and time we can spend outdoors eating, drinking and entertaining. We look at the art of dining alfresco and if you’re connecting with family and friends over a picnic in the park or garden, we have some great accessories too.

Wentworth Woodhouse has been undergoing major refurbishment works since 2017 and is about to move into the second phase - the fixing up of the Camellia House. We take a closer look at what’s in store and why it is a great place to visit.

As your movement starts to become a bit freer, we also look at things to look forward to once lockdown ends.

We’re talking theatre, live music, cinema, comedy and more.

Elsewhere we’ve got your usual mix of fashion, beauty, motoring and more.

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From decay and disrepair...

Regeneration has brought new life to Wentworth Woodhouse

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The Diary

What to do after lockdown? As restrictions start to ease, we look at things to do and places to visit, from cinemas to theatres and more

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Fashion

Find inspiration from these local boutiques for your transitional wardrobe

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Beauty

These new products aim to cut waste and packaging, which gets a big thumbs up from us

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Spring selection

In the first of a new monthly column, Jason Adlam, of J P Adlam Gin, offers up some tasty cocktail recipes, perfect for warmer months ahead

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A breath of fresh air

With restrictions easing and the weather getting warmer, now is the time to embrace the great outdoors

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Home & Garden

Forget subtle, it’s time to give your home the wow factor

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Motoring

Speed is the name of game for one legendary carmaker, writes Richard Abbey

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Accessories

Restrictions permitting, connect with family and friends over a picnic in the park or garden

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FEATURE

From decay and disrepair...

REGENERATION HAS BROUGHT NEW LIFE TO WENTWORTH WOODHOUSE.

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rade I listed stately home Wentworth Woodhouse is called Rotherham’s hidden gem.

It has been undergoing a huge regeneration over the last few years. In 2017, its new owners, Wentworth Woodhouse Preservation Trust, started repairs on the badly-leaking roof, which had caused damage to the beautiful historic rooms beneath. Last year, that task was finally completed. Now the Trust has moved onto the next task – bringing a new life to the house and gardens.

Wentworth Woodhouse is one of the grandest Georgian houses in England and its 606 ft facade is famously considered to be the longest in England.

Wentworth was built for Thomas Wentworth, later Marquess of Rockingham, and comprises the unusual combination of two back-to-back houses, which began with the West Front, built between 1725-1734, followed by the East Front from 1730-1760.

The Rockinghams were part of the Whig Dynasties of the 18th century and

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the house was a centre of political influence.

After Thomas’s son Charles, 2nd Marquess of Rockingham, died, the estate passed on to the Earls Fitzwilliam who remained in ownership there until the late 20th century.

After the death of the 8th Earl Fitzwilliam in 1948, a big part of the house was vacated. In 1950 it was let to the West Riding County Council who used it as the Lady Mabel College of Physical Education, training female PE teachers until 1986, when the college merged with Sheffield City Polytechnic.

The house and its 83 acres were sold to a private buyer in 1989 following shortly again in 1999 to the Newbold family. In March 2017, the house was sold to the Wentworth Woodhouse Preservation Trust for £7million following a five-year campaign by SAVE and the Trust.

When the Trust took over, it found the Mansion, Stables, Riding School and Camellia House in a critical state of decay and disrepair. Some areas contained asbestos, drains had collapsed, endemic

dry rot, leaking roofs, rotting timbers, and declining stonework needed urgent attention.There were also over 350 tonnes of rubbish that had to be removed.

The most urgent task was protecting the building from further exposure to the elements, hence the immediate roof repairs, which completed in 2020. Now Wentworth Woodhouse Preservation Trust have moved on to the second phase of regeneration, starting with the Camellia House. It was originally used as an orangery with a tearoom back in 1738 to entertain guests of Lady Rockingham, wife of the 1st Marquess.

When the 2nd Marquess became a collector of camellias, it was used as the home of the blooms he brought back from China and Japan.The building is still a home for the oldest and rarest camellias in the Western world.

The Camellia House, which is grade II listed, is now going to be turned into a daytime café and evening venue and will have its own kitchens. The camellias will have a pride of place and will be carefully protected during building work,

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A pre-Covid tour Image courtesy Alwin Greyson

Marble saloon Image courtesy Carl Whitham

Camellia House Image courtesy Alwin Greyson

which it is hoped will begin next year.

Sarah McLeod,Wentworth Woodhouse Preservation Trust CEO, said: “Thanks to a grant from the National Lottery Heritage Fund we now have trusted and expert consultants onboard for this crucial first stage in our plans for the Camellia House.

“We hope to be able to tender for the construction work by the end of this year but first, substantial fundraising will need to be done.This will include a public appeal to raise around £500,000 towards this multi-million-pound scheme.”

Donald Insall Associates will be developing the designs for The Camellia House and they will be applying to Rotherham Borough Council for planning permission.They are an awardwinning architectural practice and are known for conservation work at some of Britain’s most significant stately homes.

Alongside other consultants appointed to work on the plans, quantity surveyors Rex Procter and Partners, and Project Organiser David Trevis-Smith, of DTS Solutions, they have worked on the two

phases of restoration and emergency work at the mansion.

Dorian Proudfoot, Associate Director at Donald Insall Associates, said: “It has been an honour and privilege to work with a highly skilled team of conservation specialists at Wentworth Woodhouse and we are looking forward to working on the Camellia House. Its redevelopment is the next stage in securing a sustainable future for the magnificent stately home.”

The Wentworth Woodhouse Preservation Trust’s 20-year masterplan outlines that after The Camellia House is complete, the Riding School is earmarked as a major conference and events space, the South Range of the Stables for retail, events and cafe spaces and the Ostler’s House as overnight guest accommodation.

WWPT’s chair Julie Kenny CBE said: “Our Masterplan means we can set about putting right the wrongs of the past years for the future of our local community, and the nation. We will ensure the estate flourishes financially so

that its future is never threatened again.”

Wentworth Woodhouse has plans to become a world-class visitor attraction with local heritage and culture exhibitions.

The story of the house, told in engaging 21st century formats, will focus on present and future, not only the illustrious past.The history of the house and its occupants, and its rescue by the Trust, will be told.

The mansion’s 55-acre private gardens now offer the public a beautiful, relaxing place in which to exercise and unwind. The gardens were the saving grace for Wentworth Woodhouse during the first lockdown. Opening them to paying visitors generated a steady flow of income. Garden visitors can explore wildflower meadows, ancient trees, shaded woodland copses, 18th-century follies and monuments.

Ticket prices for the gardens are £6 for adults, £3 for children and under 5s go free.They also offer a family ticket for two adults and two children for £12.

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The Diary ■ THEATRE ■ MUSIC ■ COMEDY ■ EVENTS ■ EXHIBITIONS ■ FILM ■ FURTHER AFIELD…

What to do after lockdown? As restrictions start to ease, we look at things to do and places to visit, from cinemas to theatres and more.

Words: Anna Oxborough

he last year has been hard for every one of us.We have had to adapt to this new way of life.The endless lockdowns, the new ways of working from home, kids being off school, not being able to see any friends or family and limited social contact with anyone. It has been a little hard. However, it seems things are looking up and there is a light at the end of the tunnel.

Prime Minister, Boris Johnson has released a roadmap of what will be opening up on no earlier than 17 May and the summer months.These things include restrictions on meeting people

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outdoors being lifted, however, meeting groups over 30 people will still be illegal.

Most businesses will reopen, indoor entertainment and attractions; cinemas, play areas and more. Hospitality sectors like pubs will be invite customers indoors and no substantial meal will be required with drinks, but it has to be table service.

Hotels and B&Bs will open up and allowed to go ahead are group sport and exercises classes. Performances will also be allowed to go ahead with indoor events holding up to 1,000 people or half full (whichever is the lower number).

Outdoor events will hold up to 4,000 or

half full and outdoor seated venues can hold 10,000 or quarter full. Up to 30 people can now attend weddings, receptions, wakes and funerals.

Following on into the summer months, from 21 June there will be no legal limits on social distancing and life events. Also, nightclubs will reopen, and they will be easing restrictions on larger events.

We can soon get life back to normal and start to look forward to things again!

It seems as though being able to have a meal with your friends, going to a music event, going to see the newly released film in the cinema is nearly in our reach.

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Music Live music has been a big miss for many but, fingers crossed, performances should be able to resume inside and out from 17 May onwards. Many venues still seem to be airing on the side of caution with gigs pencilled in for later in the year rather than straight away.

As well the return of racing, Doncaster Racecourse are also hosting their popular music nights, which take place straight after the racing has finished. Confirmed so far are Kaiser Chiefs (26 June) Rag ‘n’ Bone Man (17 July) and Jess Glynne (14 August).Yorkshire Wildlife Park’s Safari Nights will also be making a return this summer with live performances from Ronan Keating (21 August) and Katherine Jenkins (28 August).

Whether you want to relive your youth, or just love the hits of the eighties, Martin Kemp’s 80s Party at Doncaster Dome (7 August) should be a must-attend event.

At the Arena in Sheffield you will be able to catch re-arranged performances from JLS (28-29 October), Steps (2 November) and Gary Barlow (2 December).

Arts & Culture Museums, galleries and exhibition centres will be welcoming visitors once again and will need your support.

Yorkshire Wildlife Park remains a hugely popular visitor attraction and will be hosting Sunset Safari nights every Friday and Saturday from 30 July to 28 August, plus Bank Holiday Sunday, 29 August. Sunset Safari is exactly what you would think it would be - an evening stroll through the park, where you can see the amazing animals settle down for the end of the day. See the amazing polar bears take an evening swim in one of their lakes, watch the sun set behind the majestic lions or see the anteaters wake up from their daily slumber as the sun goes down. These evenings really will offer you a unique experience to see the animals in a different light.

Racing Racing is back up and running at Doncaster Racecourse with Derby Raceday planned for 5 June. Alongside all the exciting flat racing on Town Moor, you will be able to watch the world-famous Classic and the first leg of the coveted Triple Crown - the Epsom Derby - LIVE on the big screen! A subsequent race meeting will then take place on 31 July.

In The Heights

Cinema Movie theatres are set to re-open, at the earliest, on 17 May and with many of last year’s blockbuster film releases put on hold, this summer should see a tidal wave of new movies hitting the big screen.

Marvel’s first cinematic release for almost two years, Black Widow, should finally get it’s release on 9 July and will be followed by Shang Chi and the Ten Rings (3 September). Disney’s offerings come in the form of Cruella (28 May), a live action prequel to 101 Dalmatians, and Luca (18 June), a Disney-Pixar animated adventure set on the Italian Riviera that sees an unlikely but strong friendship grow between a human being and a sea monster disguised as a human.

Action lovers can gorge themselves on the latest instalment in the Fast & Furious franchise - number 9 is set to be released on 9 July - whilst Tom

Cruise returns to the cockpit for the long-awaited sequel to Top Gun Maverick (23 July).

If you’re looking for a good family film, Space Jam: A New Legacy (23 July) should tick all the boxes.There’s no Michael Jordan this time but LA Lakers star LeBron James will be joining Bugs Bunny and the Looney Toons for more basketball-fuelled adventures.

Finally, musical lovers can marvel at In The Heights (18 June), a feature version of the Broadway musical in which a bodega owner has mixed feelings about closing his store and retiring to the Dominican Republic are inheriting his grandmother’s fortune.

The Adventure Cinema will be bringing their outdoor events to the Keepmoat Stadium on 3 and 4 June, showing Dirty Dancing and The Greatest Showman (sing-a-long) respectively.

Theatre

The Four Tops, Martha Reeves,The Jackson 5, Smokey Robinson and many, many more.

Like cinemas, theatres will hope to have audiences back from 17 May. Cast will be kicking things off with Dance Through the Decades (22-23 May).

Performed by The Milner Academy of Performing Arts, it’s an evening of music from the 1980s onwards. Following this will be The Magic of Motown (30 June-1 July), an evening of glittering costumes, dazzling dance routines and outstanding musicianship in this breathtaking live concert spectacular.You will be going Loco down in Acapulco as you are taken back down memory lane with all the Motown classics from artists such as, Marvin Gaye, Diana Ross, Stevie Wonder,The Temptations,The Supremes,

Comedy Let’s be honest, we could all do with a laugh after the last 12 months. I’m sure there are many gigs to be confirmed but at the time of writing, Doncaster Dome seems to be the place to be. Tim Vine is slated to appear on 28 May and will be followed by Jimmy Carr (13 August) and Sarah Millican (15 August). Hopefully, there’ll be much more to follow.

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INTERVIEW

Live and direct RAG’N’BONE MAN SPEAKS TO EASTSIDE ABOUT HIS NEW ALBUM, THE CHARMS OF NASHVILLE AND A RETURN TO TOURING – WHICH INCLUDES A DATE AT DONCASTER RACECOURSE IN JULY.

ith the return of live music imminent (fingers crossed), scores of artists are busy rescheduling postponed dates, cancelled dates and new dates for later in the year.

Rag’N’Bone Man has enjoyed a busy start to the year with the release of his new album. Life By Misdaventure, supported by cracking upbeat single, All You Ever Wanted. He’ll be touring the UK in autumn with a date at Leeds’s O2 Academy pencilled in for 21 October as well as stops at Manchster (29th) and Newcastle (3 November). Jenny Entwistle caught up with the gravelledvoice singer to find out more.

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The new album is a step apart from “Human” sonically, but it feels like a natural progression – are you excited to finally get the music out there as you’ve been sitting on it for about a year?

Yeah, it sort of feels like I’m starting afresh almost, because it is so different to the last project. I feel it feels good and it does feel like the right time to be releasing it, you know I can’t sit on it forever.The worry was that it’ll just get put off and put off and put off until ‘everything’s back to normal’. But, you know, I think I really needed this, to be honest.

You recorded the majority of the album in Nashville. What was it about the city that particularly attracted you?

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of start to get to know the other parts and it’s really, it’s really beautiful and it’s… there’s so many great venues and it’s not just country music either, there’s so much more than that.

I went over there in the first place just to see what the song writing was like because I’d got to a point in the UK where I think I had maybe about eight songs for the record, but I’d come to a bit of a hole. I didn’t feel very particularly inspired. I was in a bit of a slump, then it was talked about that I would go away. Nashville, I’ve been there before and I kind of knew a few people.

I’d spoken to Foy Vance about Natalie Hemby, and it would be amazing if I worked with her, so I did some writing with her. I also wrote with Allen Shamblin and Mike Reid the guys that wrote, “I can’t make you love me” (Bonnie Raitt) which is like, in my top five songs of all time. The fact that they were still working, you know they’re both in their 70s, and were like, “we really want to work with you’ and were gassed to work with me and I thought, ‘…these guys want to work with me...They’re like heroes’. So we kind of wrote the rest of the record and decided we’d record it out there as well, because the original plan was to write it and then just come back here and produce it.

But I met Mike Elizondo and saw his studio and was like “we have to do it here. There’s no other options.”

The eight tracks that you had before you went out there, did they have the Americana vein within them already?

Yeah, I had written all of these songs pretty much exclusively on just acoustic guitar and piano. The plan was to just

live with the songs in just that space and not have anything get in the way of it.

We went over to Nashville this time last year. We had three weeks set out to record the album then they said, ‘You’ve got to quarantine for two weeks when you get there.’ So, it was me, my keys player and my bass player who I brought out to play on the album, and we had to stay in this house, which was next door to the studio. But we weren’t allowed in the studio. We just had to spend two weeks by ourselves in the house, which was so frustrating!

It forced us to make the decision to just record the album as if it were live and put everyone in place. We just played it until we got it right and it was the best decision, even though we were forced to do it.

How much are you looking forward to just gearing up and actually playing these songs?

I’m ready. I’m so bad at being at home for long periods of time. Like my Missus used to just tell me to go out when I got back from tour because she sort of had enough for me because I just sort of walked around the house aimlessly. I really didn’t know what to do. It has been cool, because I’ve got to spend time with my family but at the same time it feels like a limb has been cut off because of that life that has been taken away. It feels positive at the moment though, it feels like we’re on the brink of it, on the horizon of like, it’s the... it’s right in front of us and we’re so ready.

What’s the song that you’re most looking forward to people hearing?

I wrote this song called “Alone.” It sort

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INTERVIEW

of feels a bit 90s, in a way I feel, as listened to a lot of Radiohead at the time, and Oasis and stuff like that. The sonic of it is very much like that, that era of music, but then the subject is really different. It was a conversation I’d have with someone years ago, about the possibility of becoming a parent, and how not everybody wants that. And it’s okay to not want that. As men we don’t really get stick from our families about ‘Oh, when you’re going to have to settle down’ and ‘When are you going to find someone’ or ‘When you’re going to make me a grandparent?’ But women do really get that and it made me think… that must be horrible, being constantly pressured. So that’s what the songs about, the pressure from people to have a family when maybe that’s not what they want. It’s an interesting subject to talk about, it’s kind of sad and it’s kind of a really archaic way of looking at things.

How do you think your outlook has changed towards your music and your style since becoming a father?

I think you just become less selfish as a person. It definitely broadens your thought process, but it also makes me a lot more worried about the future so I’ve talked a lot about that on the album. It’s definitely made me a lot more open and a lot more honest. I feel like this record is the most honest I’ve ever been on anything. It’s also made me not so scared of being honest as well. I don’t feel like I should keep that to myself because what will people think of me? I don’t really care now, because what I want from my son is freedom, freedom of expression and freedom of thought and freedom to love whoever they want.

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Sustainable beauty THESE NEW PRODUCTS AIM TO CUT WASTE AND PACKAGING, WHICH GETS A BIG THUMBS UP FROM US. elcome to the eco-conscious answer to topping up your beauty routine. These sustainable and refillable products are designed to cut waste and packaging while still delivering the results you love. Look out for haircare pouches from Ouai, reusable compacts from Tom Ford and Charlotte Tilbury and Fenty Skin’s innovative refillable skincare.

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Dior Rouge Dior Couture Colour Matte Lipstick Refill, £25.50- Shade 964 Ambitious For the people out there that repeat-buy the same lipstick, you’ll be happy to hear that many brands now offer refillable options from Dior, Charlotte Tilbury, and Hourglass. The new Rouge Dior refill brings an eco-designed format to the iconic lipstick and is identical to that of the lipstick. You can replace the stick with any shade from the Rouge collection to endlessly switch up your style. And it’s a great way to treasure the original, sleek packaging you first bought.

Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant Refill, 74g, £49

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Armani Beauty My Way Eau De Parfum, 90ml Refillable, £105 And for your signature scent, brands like Giorgio Armani have come up with an innovative way to seamlessly refill your bottle, with all its components recyclable, My Way’s bottle makes it effortless to both reduce waste and recycle more. Armani’s commitment to the environment by reinventing fine fragrance for a more sustainable future it’s a step in the right way for the beauty industry.

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Sarah Chapman Meso-Melt Infusion System, £138

Fenty Skin Hydra Vizor Invisible Moisturizer SPF30 Refill, £28 The most important thing for healthy-looking, glowy skin is hydration and sun protectionevery single day. The Hydra Invisible moisturiser from Fenty Skin is one product that Rihanna herself can’t live without. If that alone doesn’t sway you then you’ll be glad to hear that it sits well with makeup and absorbs instantly to smooth and soften your skin without looking or feeling greasy. The refill slides easily into the original packaging and you’re ready to go!

Ouai Detox Shampoo Refill, 946ml, £48 The brands founder, Jen Atkin is a big supporter of sustainability and creating sustainable options for her one million strong Instagram followers has always been at the forefront of her brand ethos.

Take Ouai’s new Detox Shampoo, this near-litre refill pack uses 60% less plastic and has reduced the brands carbon footprint by 30%. Formulated with a blend of apple cider vinegar, hydrolyzed keratin and chelating agents. Together they work to leave hair squeaky clean and residue-free.

You can also try these fantastic products too...

Sisley Phyto Blush (six shades) £53.50. www.sisley-paris.co.uk

Grown Alchemist AntiBacterial Hand Cream: Tea Tree Extract, Cedarwood, Ylang Ylang 65ml £18 An innovative, non-greasy hand cream, formulated with anti-bacterial and soothing ingredients to deeply hydrate hands and cuticles, while leaving them softly scented.

So Stretch Mascara (three colours) £46.50. www.sisley -paris.co.uk

Grown Alchemist Natural Hydrating Sunscreen SPF 30 50ml £33 An invisible, light weight, vegan formulation that blends effortlessly to the skin, that features innovative ultra-sheer natural Zinc Oxide to provide broad spectrum protection from damaging UVA/B rays and environmental aggressors. 100% Natural. 100% Vegan. 100% Reef Safe.

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TICKLED PINK Bridalwear Bridesmaids Mother of the bride Marc Darcy & Cavani Menswear 2-4 Manor Rd, Hatfield, Doncaster South Yorkshire, DN7 6SB T: 01302 842234 E: shop@tickledpinkbridal.co.uk

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Lots of gorgeous new stock in to greet all you lovely customers, we are packed to the rafters with new styles and so ready for weddings, prom wear, holiday kaftans and lots more.

With new brands on board you’ll be spoilt for choice and the colours are just amazing for this season Our sale room is also full of fabulous bargains!

We have some stunning wedding outfits with an array of fascinators to choose from.

We have over 350 prom dress designs in store and ready to take on the day!

Better still we have reduced 80% of our prom for 2021 we won’t be beaten on price.

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Are you looking for a 100% Non-Surgical Aesthetic Treatment?

Then look no further than Plasma Blast Skin Tightening.

Clare Carroll - Plasmablast Skin Tightening Clare has worked in the beauty industry for 25 years and always strives to be the best at what she does and do the best she can for her clients.

Over the years she has studied thousands of faces whilst working in the beauty industry, doing facials, microneedling, microdermabrasion, micropigmentation, brows, lashes etc.

As Clare herself grew older, gravity started to inevitably take its course and wrinkles started appearing, the skin started to sag, she had to stretch her skin to the sides to apply eyeshadow etc. Clare decided she needed to do more for her skin but did not want to go down the fake route of Botox and Fillers.

It was at this time in her life that clare saw a course for skin tightening and asked the training school if it worked from their experience, they said it did and that she could try it

before she spent thousands on the training. Six weeks later and without realising, she could all of a sudden apply eyeshadow without stretching the skin. That day she booked the course and has been practicing Plasmablast Skin tightening ever since.

With Plasmablast / Fibroblast being very new to the industry only three years ago her clients were at first very wary. But after seeing fantastic results for themselves, they all rebooked for further treatments.

Clare practiced on herself and a few of her friends and family so that she could monitor the results of her own experiments and in this she found that she didn’t need to do just the wrinkles but that she could shorten loose skin and wrinkles wherever they may be.

During your consultation or appointment with Clare she will take photographs of you and talk through with you your problem areas. She will then feel your skin and talk you through what can be done to achieve a smoother, fresher and healthier complexion.

Clare can be contacted on: 07976 971501

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ACCESSORIES

Going out is the new staying in...

Spread a little love with Sophie Allport’s multicoloured hearts collection. Knitted picnic blanket £39. www.sophie allport.com

RESTRICTIONS PERMITTING, CONNECT WITH FAMILY AND FRIENDS OVER A PICNIC IN THE PARK OR GARDEN. s restrictions are easing and with the nicer weather approaching, picnics will start to become popular.

Whether you are having a picnic in the park or just in your garden, having all the essentials will prepare you for some exciting summer plans. Choose from picnic baskets to chairs to make your own perfect picnic.

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nest.co.uk Case Furniture Eos outdoor picnic house £2,998

B&M stackable wine glass tumbers, £4 (four pack). www.bmstores.co.uk

Daisy Park Folk Doves stainless steel bottles £20. www.daisypark.co.uk Picnic blanket in Waddling Ducks design £38.95. www.annabeljames.co.uk 30 Eastside | www.eastsidemag.co.uk

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Rex London kids eco lunch and tableware bamboo dinner set, Charlie the Lion portrait. www.rexlondon.com

Pure new wool picnic rug with waterproof backing and handmade carrying leather strap £125. Size: 145x183cm. www.heating-and-plumbing.com Amara ban.do Go Outside picnic cooler bag Superbloom. www.amara.com This reusable bamboo travel cutlery set is portable and lightweight, it is made out of sustainably sourced bamboo which is naturally antibacterial, non-toxic and BPA free. £14.99. www.wearthlondon.com

Extra large deckchair in leaf fabric design. Folds flat for easy storage when not in use. £195. www.denysandfielding.co.uk Set of four smoked grey dappled glasses £26. www.roseandgrey.co.uk

B&M desert palm bamboo pitcher £5. www.bmstores.co.uk

Next four-person picnic hamper £55. www.next.co.uk Add a touch of colour to your picnic, barbecue, or catering event with one of these bamboo fibre dining sets for four people £20. www.greentones.co.uk Made from durable canvas, with extra-strong straps, these shopping tote bags are printed to order, on both sides with a vivid image of an original painting. £25. www.louisemead.co.uk

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Unwavering support for student wellbeing AS THE EDUCATION SECTOR MOVES OPTIMISTICALLY INTO THE BRIGHT SUNSHINE OF A HOPEFUL SUMMER TERM, QUEEN ETHELBURGA’S COLLEGIATE’S (QE) FOCUS ON DELIVERING PASTORAL CARE OF THE HIGHEST STANDARD FOR ITS STUDENTS WILL CONTINUE TO BE OF UPMOST IMPORTANCE. he academic results speak for themselves, but what really sets QE apart is the wraparound pastoral support for students and the incredible facilities and accommodation that they benefit from as part of campus life.

Care is the most important element within the QE Community; every

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QE offers support and guidance to all students and parents to ensure that we are all working to support individual students needs and equipping them with the right skills, not only to be successful in education, but to excel in their chosen career and life in general. We are focused on developing our students’ skills and resilience, whilst nurturing their wellbeing. We have a dedicated team of trained staff on call 24 hours a day to offer support and guidance to all students within a specialist welfare area.

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QE offers support sessions, workshops, activities and events focused on fostering positive emotional health

“QE’s innovative THRIVE@QE programme offers each and every student the opportunity to access a huge range of activities to support their positive mental health and wellbeing.”

such as; building self-esteem, strategies to help with exam stress, adjusting to change, home sickness, coping with a loss or bereavement, staying safe online, bounce back, and specialist Forces and international support. Students at QE also have an opportunity to link in with the extensive Peer Mentoring System which runs across the whole Collegiate.

At QE, everything possible is done to prepare students for the many experiences they will encounter as they move through their educational journey and future life.

Find out more about how your child will be supported to be the best that they can with the gifts that they have on our next Virtual Open Day on 8 May, book your place at qe.org.

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Queen Ethelburga’s Collegiate An Excellent rated (ISI) school welcoming children aged 3 months to 19 years.

Join us for our live webinar series, providing a useful insight into our application process and how we support our students to thrive.

Join us GPS our virtual open day on 8 May 2021.

Visit www.qe.org for details.

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AWARD WINNING RESTAURANT Winners of the 2019 Eastside Restaurant Awards

“I’m Chintana, most people know me as Ton. I grew up in a village not far from the city of Ratchuburi in Thailand. I started cooking at a young age and used to cook for all my family.

Mai Dang was my first restaurant I opened when I was 18 years old. Six Years later, I met my husband and we decided to start a family in Doncaster.

Then this gave me the opportunity to open the first Thai Restaurant in Doncaster, The Bangkok Thai Restaurant.

Ten years of running a successful business, we wanted to expand and we decided to open the Bangkok Royal Elephant. Now we’re starting a new chapter by opening the only Thai Restaurant in Doncaster, Thai At The Sal.”

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Spring selection IN THE FIRST OF A NEW MONTHLY COLUMN, JASON ADLAM, OF J P ADLAM GIN, OFFERS UP SOME TASTY COCKTAIL RECIPES, PERFECT FOR WARMER MONTHS AHEAD. ow that spring is nearly upon us and we look forward to the long hot English Summer, why not try a few cocktails with J P Adlam No 8 Gin, our award-winning London Dry gin. Handcrafted in Yorkshire for a pure and individual taste offering a unique quality. Here is our selection of the taste of spring and summer.

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The J P Adlam Gin & Tonic Our J P Adlam No 8 Gin has been created to provide a totally different taste profile with different tonics. With a Mediterranean Tonic the orange and lemon botanicals will come bouncing out, great over ice with a slice of orange or lemon. With Elderflower Tonic the lavender botanicals will come flowing out of the gin which will go well over ice with a handful of raspberries. Don’t forget the traditional Indian Tonic, this will bring forth the cubeb peppers, grains of paradise and star anise. Again, enjoy over ice with a garnish of your taking.

The Bramble The Negroni A popular Italian cocktail dating back approximately 100 years. Our version is made of one part J P Adlam No 8 Gin (of course), one part vermouth rosso (which simply means red and sweet), and one part Campari, garnished with an orange peel. In Italy it is considered an aperitif (meaning it should be taken before a meal to stimulate the appetite).

A traditionally made Negroni is stirred, not shaken (Mr. Bond), and built over ice in an old-fashioned or rocks glass. So, let’s raise a drink to General Pascal Olivier de Negroni, who is largely regarded as being its creator.

The Elderflower Collins A truly fresh and fruity springtime twist on a Tom Collins (which is made from J P Adlam No 8 Gin, lemon juice and carbonated water).

The twist comes from swapping the carbonated water for elderflower cordial which you can buy from most supermarkets now or online. Shake the double J P Adlam Gin with the lemon juice (a single shot), sugar syrup (a little drop or two) and a good dash of elderflower cordial. Pour over ice in a tall glass and fill to the top with soda water.

Decorate with your favourite herb and the lovely warm evenings will never be the same again.

By comparison to the Negroni, the bramble is a little over 40 years old, created in the 1980s by Dick Bradsell and is without doubt the “springtime cocktail” to enjoy in your garden as you chat to friends. Fill a glass with crushed ice. Build a double J P Adlam Gin, a shot of lemon juice and half a shot of simple sugar syrup over the top. Stir and add a shot of Crème de Mure (blackberry liqueur). Garnish with two blackberries and a lemon slice. The bramble is meant to represent a truly British cocktail, sweet and tasty.

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A breath of fresh air WITH RESTRICTIONS EASING AND THE WEATHER GETTING WARMER, NOW IS THE TIME TO EMBRACE THE GREAT OUTDOORS. pring has sprung and we’re getting ready to enjoy our great outdoors. Whether that means entertaining in our gardens, heading out for a picnic or drinking and dining at one of our region’s splendid venues (now restrictions are easing) - the choice is yours.

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Italian picnic sandwich Serves 4 Prepare 30 minutes, plus overnight refrigeration Ingredients • 1 loaf oval-shaped sourdough bread • 290g jar roasted peppers, drained • 1 medium red onion, thinly sliced • 2 balls mozzarella (250g), drained and sliced • 90g pack spicy Italian salami • 90g pack pepperoni slices • 100g wild rocket For the relish • 2 stalks celery, finely diced • 1 tbsp small capers • 4 pepperoncini (pickled peppers) or Peppadew, thinly sliced • 1 tbsp red wine vinegar • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil • 2 tsp oregano Method 1. In a small bowl, mix together the relish ingredients and season with salt and pepper.

2. Slice the top 4cm off the top of the loaf.

Scoop out most of the inside, leaving 4cm at the bottom. Layer the ingredients inside the loaf, starting with the roasted peppers, then halve the relish, the red onion, remaining relish, mozzarella, salami, pepperoni and rocket. Put the top back on and wrap very tightly in plastic wrap.

3. Put the loaf on a tray topped with another tray. Weigh it down with something heavy, such as a cast-iron frying pan.

4. To serve, unwrap and cut into slices.

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Spicy cauliflower and bean tacos with pickled red onions Serves 4 Prepare 30 minutes Cook 25 minutes Ingredients • 1 small head cauliflower, cut into small florets • 3 tbsp vegetable oil • 4 tsp smoked paprika • 4 tsp ground cumin • 2 cloves garlic, chopped • 2 cans borlotti beans, drained and rinsed • 1 tbsp honey • 3 tbsp cider vinegar For the pickled red onions • 150ml red wine vinegar • 1 tbsp salt • 1 tbsp caster sugar • 2 medium red onions, sliced into half moons To serve • Warm corn or flour tortillas • Fresh coriander • Sliced green chillies • Chipotle hot sauce Method 1. Preheat the oven to 220˚C, gas mark 7. To make the pickled red onions, heat the red wine vinegar in a small saucepan with 50ml water, the salt and sugar. Bring to the boil, then take off the heat. Add the onions and leave to cool to room temperature.

2. Put the cauliflower on a baking tray.

Drizzle with 1 tbsp oil, sprinkle with 2 tsp each smoked paprika and cumin, and season with salt and pepper. Bake for 15-20 minutes until charred.

Remove and set aside.

3. Meanwhile, in a large frying pan, heat the remaining 2 tbsp oil and the garlic. Sauté over a medium heat for 23 minutes until golden. Add the beans, remaining 2 tsp each smoked paprika and cumin, honey and cider vinegar; season with salt and pepper. Cook for another 5 minutes, then remove from heat.

4. When ready to eat, warm the tortillas and serve with bowls of the beans, pickled onions, coriander, chillies and hot sauce for people to help themselves.

For more recipe inspiration, or ideas for your garden, visit www.dobbies.com

Tomato tart with feta Serves 4 Prepare 30 minutes Cook 35 minutes Ingredients • 300g cherry tomatoes, halved • 1 medium red onion, thickly sliced • 1 tbsp white wine vinegar • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil • 325g all-butter pre-rolled puff pastry • 150g cream cheese • 1 clove garlic, crushed • 2 egg yolks • 20g chives, finely chopped • 100g feta cheese, crumbled • 20g fresh basil Method 1. Preheat the oven to 180˚C, gas mark 4. Put the tomatoes and onion on a

baking tray, drizzle with the vinegar and olive oil, and season with salt and pepper. Bake for 15 minutes, then remove. Turn the heat up to 210˚C, gas mark 7.

2. Unwrap the pastry and slice into 4 rectangles. Use a knife to lightly score a 2cm border on each piece. Put on a tray and freeze while you prepare the remaining ingredients.

3. In a small bowl, mix together the cream cheese, garlic, 1 egg yolk and 2 tbsp chives; season with salt and pepper.

4. Put the pastry on a baking tray and bake for 8 minutes. Remove and spread with the cream cheese mixture. Top with the tomatoes, onion and feta. Brush the outer edges with the remaining egg yolk. Bake for another 10 minutes, then remove. Top with the remaining chives and fresh basil to serve.

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HOME & GARDEN

Be bold!

FORGET SUBTLE, IT’S TIME TO GIVE YOUR HOME THE WOW FACTOR. ake a statement in your home and be bold with bright colours, unusual shapes and quirky accessories. The bold trend stems from

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Gianna LED neon canvas art, £265, ornate leaping fish candle holder, £32.95, gold OMG balloon ornament and wall décor, £38.95. www.audenza.com

maximalism but showing a more modern approach. Take a look at the top picks for this trend and dive into a touch of fun and uniqueness.

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Kip and Co Kiss Me punch hook cushion 40x40cm. £65. www.antipodream.co.uk

nest.co.uk Vitra sunburst wall clock £295

Berlin 69 poster 30x40cm £ 12.95. https://desenio.co.uk

nest.co.uk hem arch throw £166

The Wam Bams are big, bold, joyful pieces of art. Set against a strong black background with a choice of two striking colour schemes, these wall hung artworks are a celebration of colour, joy and life. £700. www.coucoumanou.com

Bold Monkey Feeling Tropical deco light in yellow £69.

Cuckooland.com Minimal and modern, the glamorous Alphaville Pedestal comes in a gorgeous polished stainless steel frame, topped with a smoke mirror top, £1,495. www.sweetpeaandwillow.com

Pooky 20cm Empire Selene shade, £32, with Tina wall fitting in antique brass, £106. www.pooky.com

Bold jungle tiger art print £15. abstracthouse.com

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Hawthorn Yellow, Dover White and Holkham Dune Victorian floor tiles from Original Style in a Brighton pattern. Prices start from £0.52 per tile. www.originalstyle.com

Daisy Park Asta Barrington tray £20. www.daisypark.com

So much more than a light, just give the Devilish Bulldog Deco Light from Bold Monkey that butt rub he’s been after and watch the magic happen, £169. www.cuckooland.com Colourful marbled jesmonite table lamp with red fabric cable and inline on-off switch £60. www.nineangels.co.uk

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The orange zebra plate is a great way to add some zing to your wall décor £38. www.audenza.com

Encourage yourself to dream big with this bold and modern print £4.50. www.etsy.com/uk/shop/AlbertMoon

Honeycomb sideboard. https://royalstranger.com

Duck egg velvet cushions hand made to order in the UK from upholstery grade British cotton velvet £40. https://luxe39.com Retro telephone in concrete grey £44.95. Cuckooland.com

Bold Rituals Living Room is an eccentric design set, colorful, and out of the box.

With statement pieces and strong patterns and colors, it is the perfect space for long evenings with friends or family. https://achcollection.com

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DE IGN-DEVELOP-DELIVER If you have grand designs on building your own home, or just want to enhance the space you’ve got, pacepad offer the full package, from conception to completion.

Sir Edward Coke once said that ‘An Englishman’s home is his castle’, or words to that effect. It’s a saying that has perhaps never been more apt, as we spent much of our 2020 confined to our homes (and gardens) as a result of the ongoing pandemic.

If your home is indeed your castle, you’ll want it to be the best it can be. This is where pacepad can help.

When your designs extend much further than a lick of paint, new kitchen or landscaped garden, pacepad‘s two divisions - Design & Build and Construction - are perfectly placed to make your dream home a reality.

Let’s start big. If you have a grand idea to build a home from the ground up pacepad can do the whole job from start to finish. They can procure the right plot of land, work with you to design and produce architectural drawings and then build the property for you. It’s all part of their ‘design-develop-deliver’ ethos.

Technician Paul Hind, who has over 35 years’ experience in the industry, recently joined the Design & Build team, whilst Steve Brown heads up the construction team and is further supported by Ben Duckenfield and Henry Powell-Platts. pacepad also work with Masterfit, M&A Garretty, AMB Stainless and SC&H Electrical as well as reliable teams of subcontractors.

“It’s all about creating a lifestyle,” said managing director Mark Platts. “We at pacepad have a design vision that celebrates the character in architecture.

“Our nature is not just to build, it is a journey and we want you with us. When you choose to accompany our team, we have skilled design and craftsmanship that means that we can shape your architecture for you. We take what is desired by the client and apply our innovative design strategies to create optimum spaces, aiming

for vibrant, healthy and show-stopping developments.” pacepad are currently partnered with OPM building new properties at Troway (STP), where they are converting an old pub into two luxury homes and adding a further barn conversion-style property, and at Sandygate Road, where they are in negotiations for a housing scheme (STP). These will be exciting, cutting edge residential schemes.

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Great tradition The new Bentley Continental GT Speed is the most dynamic road car in the carmaker’s 101-year history and an ultimate performance-focused interpretation of the world’s benchmark luxury Grand Tourer.

Designed, engineered, developed and handcrafted in Bentley’s carbon neutral luxury automotive factory, this new thirdgeneration model builds on a long tradition of Speed variants. Originally introduced with the highly-acclaimed, first generation Continental GT Speed in 2007 – itself inspired by the 3-litre Speed models of the 1920s.The latest GT Speed continues the bloodline by representing the ultimate combination of luxury and performance in a Grand Touring package.

It is equipped with an uprated version of Bentley’s renowned 6.0-litre W12 TSI engine, delivering 659PS (650bhp) whilst maintaining an extraordinary 900Nm (664 lb.ft) of torque.With exceptional handling, this results in a top speed of 208mph (335 km/h) and 0-60mph in 3.5 seconds.

SPEED IS THE NAME OF GAME FOR ONE LEGENDARY CARMAKER, WRITES RICHARD ABBEY.

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The Volkswagen Touareg R is the first fully-fledged production R model to be launched with an electrified powertrain. Capable of both impressive performance as well as ultra-low emissions, the Touareg R features a petrol plugin hybrid system producing 462PS and 700Nm of torque. This impressive output makes the Touareg R the most powerful production Volkswagen to date.

At the heart of the Touareg R is a sophisticated 3.0-litre V6 TSI eHybrid plug-in powertrain. Not only is it powerful, but it is also smooth and refined and, moreover, is frugal enough to make the R the most running-cost-friendly model in the Touareg range, with fuel economy and CO2 emissions of 94.2 mpg and 67g/km (combined cycle) respectively.

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Hyundai has unveiled the BAYON, an all-new crossover SUV designed specifically for Europe. It will become the latest and smallest member of the carmaker’s expanding SUV family.

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Place your order The all-new Kia EV6 is now available for pre-reservations in the UK. Customers can secure an early ordering slot for the new battery electric vehicle (BEV) with a fully refundable £100 charge and will then be invited to place their order during an exclusive two-week ordering period in May, ahead of general sale.

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The baseline EV6 will start from £40,895 and brings long-range, zero-emissions power, 800V ultra-fast charging and distinctive styling to the crossover SUV market.

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come rain or shine HIS FACEBOOK FORECASTS ATTRACT THOUSANDS OF FOLLOWERS AND HAVE BECOME A TRUSTED SOURCE OF LOCAL WEATHER INFORMATION. BUT WHO IS THE MAN BEHIND STEEL CITY SKIES? t’s become the trusted source for accurate local weather.

Come rain or shine, thousands of Sheffielders are choosing Steel City Skies over the likes of the BBC, Met Office and local media for their forecasts. But who is the man behind the hugely popular weather forecasting page?

That man is Stephen Jenkins and he’s not a meteorologist but a teaching assistant at a primary school in the north of the city and also recently qualified as a Forest School practitioner. Weather is his hobby, his passion and Steel City Skies is a service he is happy to continue to provide.

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You’ll find him on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube delivering daily and weekly forecasts for Sheffield which are, more often than not, right on the money.

Stephen, who also lives in north Sheffield, has been running the page for three years after friends and colleagues at work often asked him what the weather was going to be like for the weekend or the holidays. The rest, they say, is history.

We caught up with the weather enthusiast to find out more and, more importantly, to ask what kind of weather we can expect this summer.

Clue: you should be ok to organise that garden party.

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Tell us about Steel City Skies.

Steel City Skies is a weather forecasting page specialising in accurate forecasts local to Sheffield. Every morning there’s a forecast for the day, with weekend outlooks on Thursday evenings and week-ahead forecasts published on Sundays. When inclement or interesting weather is in the offing, extra posts are published.

Do you post daily?

Yes! I write up a daily forecast every morning that publishes between 6 and 6.30am.The forecasts follow a text and accompanying graphic format with a photo background. On occasion I credit and share photos that my followers have uploaded to the page - it helps keep a local connection to the page and develops a sense of community. I’m pleased to say those that followed the page from the very beginning are still there!

What qualifies you to forecast the weather?

Almost all of the hobbies I’ve had are ones I dip in and out of - they never truly hold my attention. Weather is the

Wintry showers looking towards Sheffield

Rays of sun setting below the clouds

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one exception and it has been a constant fascination for me. Though I have no formal meteorological qualifications, I take forecasting very seriously and use high-resolution data from weather models to support the forecasts that I write for Sheffield. I’ve also been a member of online weather communities for over ten years and learnt from some very knowledgeable members.

How would you describe Sheffield’s climate?

Varied would be the best word! We do benefit from the shelter of the Peak District and the southern Pennines so we are not as rainy as Manchester for instance. I’d like to think we have a very balanced climate here, positioned where we are in the UK. We get our fair share of snow in winter but we also tap nicely into summer heat when it comes as well.

I’m thankful that we have such amazing scenery on our doorstep to experience it all, too.

Have you ever got it drastically wrong?!

Now, drastically is a strong word! The

Stephen Jenkins

trickiest element when forecasting for Sheffield is definitely snow. Given the varied topography of the city it is a real challenge to be accurate when forecasting how much snow is going to fall. It is not an exaggeration to say that you can have the city centre with a bit of slush and a more elevated suburb of Sheffield just a mile or two away buried in deep snow! As such, I have learnt to be as specific as possible when forecasting snow. I’ve learnt that the hard way!

Do you get recommendations for forecasts?

Occasionally someone will get in touch and ask for a more specific forecast, such as a holiday forecast or for a significant event. The page seems to be recommended regularly as almost all of the page growth is due to likes, comments and especially shares of my page which is really heartening - I’m grateful for every single engagement.

Do you have any other hobbies?

Alongside my forecasting, I like to storm chase in the summer. That involves

Early morning mist near Dronfield

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travelling to a location where particularly severe storms are forecast and positioning carefully to get the best footage and photos of the storm structure without getting clobbered by it.

It’s not quite as lairy as the chasing in America but it’s enough to get my adrenaline going. I also like to walk in the Peak District and photograph wildlife and landscapes. To stay fit and active I play five-a-side football every week.

What are your favourite parts of the city?

I love socialising with friends in the city centre - I can’t wait until we can all mix safely again and breathe life back into the city. Otherwise, I’d have to say the nearby Peak District - I know I’m straying a little outside of Sheffield strictly speaking, but I know it’s a big draw for those who end up moving to Sheffield and if I ever leave the city it’ll be one of the biggest things I’ll miss.

Any favourite places outside of Sheffield?

I studied up in Scarborough so that’s

always the first place that springs to mind. It’s so different to Sheffield of course with its gorgeous coastline so it was a really unique experience to live there for four years. I’m hoping to go back there in the near future and visit friends.

Will you be going on holiday this summer?

I’m not planning anything spectacular, thankfully I got my travelling in before the pandemic began. My brother is working up in the Lake District - a stunning part of the world - so I’ll visit him when I can but otherwise it’ll be smaller trips to some of the more local beauty spots. That’s just fine though, I think our economy could do with more staycations this year.

Most importantly, what’s the summer going to be like?

Given the weather’s propensity for heat these days I would expect another above-average summer in terms of temperature. I know I’m not exactly sticking my neck out but I think overall it’ll be a pretty mixed summer with

Thunderstorm over the Peak District

Sun through the trees at Grenoside Woods

unsettled patterns alternating with spells of potentially significant heat. The way we’ll remember our summer is if any such pattern sticks for a lengthy period of time, as has been the case in recent years (remember the winter Beast from the East?). If a pattern does stick it’ll prove difficult to shift which is when we experience something more notable, whether it be significant rain, storms or heat.

How long will Steel City Skies keep running?

As long as I have a passion for the weather and live in Sheffield there’s no reason for me not to stop as I still really enjoy it. I’ve built up a loyal following who appreciate the straight-talking forecasts, humour and local flavour. I’d like to thank all of those who like and share the page as they keep me going even when the weather tests my patience!

You can follow Steel City Skies on Stephen’s blog - https://steelcityskies.home.blog – or on social media channels Facebook,Twitter andYouTube.

Textured sky during an unsettled spell of weather

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