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CONTENTS
7 Bumfords
16 Dore Garden Offices
28 The Greedy Greek Deli
Get a feel for the latest high-tech home solutions at Bumfords’ new fully-working showroom
Need more space but without the hassle – and cost – of an extension? A garden room could be the answer you’re looking for
Phoebe Seymour discovers that, whatever your dietary requirements, The Greedy Greek Deli caters for all – just beware the huge portions!
9 Westbourne School
18 L M Hill Carpets
30 Charles Brooks
With individualised learning, all Westbourne School pupils take centre stage
Lee Hill’s reputation as a flooring specialist is second to none – just ask his happy customers
Buy a pair of handmade shoes from Charles Brooks and they could last you for years…
10 Curo Gallery
20 Concept Interiors
34 Clinica Aesthetics
Framer Bev Coukham’s quirk of fate has led to a blooming local business
12 Paramount Stone Sales
You’ll find high-quality products at competitive prices at Paramount Stone Specialists
14 Martin-Brooks Roofing
From routine repairs to to full roof replacements and loft conversions, MartinBrooks can help
A new showroom showcases the best of what concept interiors has on offer – let them help you create your perfect home
22 U-Do
Rigorous training and years of experience mean that Sue Robinson of Clinica Aesthetics is ideally placed to offer the treatments that will help you look your best
36 Places for People
U-Do provide everything you need to make selling your home as simple and stress-free as possible
Sheffield sports centres go from strength to strength
24 Curtain Studio
40 Window Spec
Let Curtain Studio’s experts add the perfect final flourish to your home decoration
Top quality windows and doors can give you the peace of mind you need in your own home
26 Carracks
You can be sure that Carracks Wallpaper & Paint will help you to find the right products at the right price – whatever you’re looking for
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HEATING
Still under construction, all the products in the showroom will be real and work
Try before you buy GET A FEEL FOR THE LATEST HIGH-TECH HOME SOLUTIONS AT BUMFORDS’ NEW FULLY-WORKING SHOWROOM. atch a glimpse of the future in the Bumfords showcase showroom – OPENING SOON – which features the latest innovations in the heating, smart controls and connected home automation sectors. Working with the leading manufacturers, Bumfords have created a unique showroom focusing on technological advancements designed to complement your lifestyle, increase your comfort levels and save money on your energy bills. Because the showroom is a working showroom, you can experience the great products on display and get hands-on with some of the high-tech home solutions. All the products are real and work, which means that you get to see and test these products in a fully operational environment. Home professional experts will also be on hand to guide you through the complexities of the technology, in a friendly and relaxed environment, and can help tailor a bespoke solution designed just for your home. The showroom is highly recommended for those interested in the latest home technology solutions, and just some of the great products exhibited include:
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• Underfloor heating display, solar cylinders and designer radiators
• Connected home automation products, including the Delta Dore range • Internet-enabled thermostats, including the Nest thermostat • Modern, energy efficient Worcester-Bosch condensing boiler • Bisque designer radiators • Kingspan unvented solar hot water cylinder • Polypipe underfloor heating • Solar thermal panel display • Smiths space saver secret plinth heater • Insinkerator kitchen waste disposal unit • Insinkerator steaming hot boiling water tap The showroom is easily accessible from Sheffield and is less than one mile from M1 Junction 36 (the postcode for sat-nav is S74 9LH). The towns and cities of Barnsley, Sheffield, Rotherham, Doncaster, Leeds, Wakefield and Chesterfield are also only a short drive away. The sales counter is currently open for business, and carries thousands of products, including plumbing, heating and electrical and fireplace ranges for cash and carry.
ABOVE: The NEST internetenabled thermostat
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EDUCATION
The Westbourne way WITH INDIVIDUALISED LEARNING, ALL WESTBOURNE SCHOOL PUPILS TAKE CENTRE STAGE. ed by headmaster Mr John Hicks, Westbourne is the only coeducational independent school in Sheffield offering first class education to girls and boys from the age of three to 16. It focuses on individualised learning, offering every child the opportunity to excel and to be the best that they can be. In addition, it offers a bespoke academic scholarship class which delivers some of the best teaching, learning and results for the brightest of girls and boys.
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GCSE results this year were 97 per cent with five or more A*-C (90 per cent including English and Maths), 74 per cent of all Year 11 exams were A**, A*, A or B grades, 74 per cent of the ‘scholarship class’ exams were A**, A* or A grades.
It’s all about sharing excellence. Every year Westbourne offers a scholarship to all Year 6 children in the area for entry into their senior school (Year 7) in the September of the same
year. Scholarships – reduced fee places – are offered in five categories: Academic, Music, Sport, All-Rounder and the new category of Drama and Performing Arts. The next scholarship examination day will take place on 22 January. While great pride is taken in the academic achievements of its pupils, sporting excellence and creativity in music, theatre and art are always encouraged. Music plays an important part of life at Westbourne with everything from classical collaborations with world class professional musicians to bands formed by school pupils taking over the stage of the iconic Leadmill music venue in Sheffield for special gig nights. The next appearance at The Leadmill will be on 16 October. Meanwhile talented pupils of all ages make full use of Westbourne’s state-of-the-art drama studio, which opened in 2015 allowing pupils to experience their drama lessons in true theatre style. Recent productions to earn huge acclaim include Bugsy Malone, staged earlier this year at the Montgomery Theatre with a cast of 50 senior and junior pupils, and a swashbuckling nautical romp called Pirates Versus Mermaids by children from reception class to Year 2. Extra-curricular trips encourage pupils to enjoy new experiences and the latest offerings include a language trip to Cantabria, a sports tour to Lanzarote, a trip to Africa and a ski trip to the USA in 2018. When it comes to sport, Westbourne is proud to be inclusive but still retains a competitive edge, and achieves this by offering
not just A team but B and C team fixtures. This way everyone has the opportunity to represent their school at sport. One of the recent additions to the sporting curriculum is Lacrosse Club, one of over 50 different clubs and activities on offer at lunchtime and after school at Westbourne. This was introduced by teacher Mr Glover, who was one of the coaches when England’s men won the gold medal in last summer’s Lacrosse European Championship. Meanwhile at the younger end of the age range places in Westbourne’s Reception Class are in great demand since the opening of its new Pre-School for three to four year olds. Open 42 weeks a year between 7.45am and 5.45pm, it offers indoor and outdoor classrooms, a purpose-built play area, French, Music and P.E. taught by specialists, excellent facilities and free childcare places. Westbourne School 60 Westbourne Road, Sheffield, S10 2QT Tel: 0114 266 0374 www.westbourneschool.co.uk
Westbourne School Educating girls and boys for life
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ART
Took a chance
FRAMER BEV COUKHAM’S QUIRK OF FATE HAS LED TO A BLOOMING LOCAL BUSINESS.
ev Coukham, owner of Curo Gallery in Hillsborough, Sheffield, is pretty sure she now believes in fate. After a 30-year career working in the public sector, Bev was ready for a change of direction and sought the advice of a career coach. One suggestion was for her to imagine she’d won the lottery…not enough to retire…! But she could choose a new career based on what made her happiest. For Bev this was an easy decision and she was straight onto Google and with her first search found a local framing and gallery business that was for sale. Bev explains: “It seemed like too much of a coincidence to ignore. I’d always had a passion for art; my grandfather was an artist and it’s been a lifelong interest. And just when I was looking for something new in my life, here was a gallery down the road that was for sale… there was no looking back!” This was over two years ago and after a
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period spent learning the basics of the trade under the watchful eye of the lovely previous owners who were retiring, Bev was ready to go it alone and shape the Curo Gallery in her own image. “From the start, I was clear that we shouldn’t just be framing pictures,” says Bev. “There’s so much that can look great on a wall. We love a challenge and like many
bespoke framers, we like to think we can frame almost anything.” Bev’s willingness to frame less traditional items has led to a portfolio of work that ranges from the relatively simple, shirts – cricket balls, footballs and rugby caps – through to more outlandish items such as horseshoes, handcuffs (she didn’t ask) and even a sword. “One that made me laugh a lot was a single frame filled with 28 ties that a class bought for their teacher at the end of year,” remembers Bev. “The thing was that they didn’t use school ties as you might think; they’d made the effort to find 28 of the worst coloured ties you could imagine including a rather rude one! It was hilarious.” She’s also had success with what she calls ‘memory boxes’: box frames containing not just flowers but items of significance from peoples’ lives. “I’ve framed ultrasound scans, hospital tags from newborn babies, casts of
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“There’s so much that can look great on a wall. We love a challenge and like many bespoke framers, we like to think we can frame almost anything.”
hands and feet,” adds Bev. Bev’s willingness to frame less traditional items led to her developing what has come to be one of the Curo Gallery’s increasingly successful services: the preservation and presentation of flowers, creating beautiful pieces that are proving very popular. “Preserving moments from all aspects of family history with flowers is a wonderful thing to do and brings a whole new lasting meaning to ‘say it with flowers’,” says Bev. After a lot of careful experimentation Bev arrived at a method with which she was satisfied with and is always introducing new ideas. Curo now has a string of delighted customers and a healthy order book. It became clear that one of the main customers for her flower framing services was going to be brides looking to preserve their wedding bouquets for posterity. “I spend time with the brides when their flowers are preserved,” explains Bev. “I invite them to the shop, we lay out the flowers and I show them how they’d look with a range of different mountboards and moulding and framing styles. Some brides arrive with definite ideas but some are open to suggestions and I’ve catered for all tastes from very traditional, shabby chic and some ideas I would never have thought of that have become very popular.” In recent months Bev has begun to be a little more focussed in her approach to the bridal market. “I’ve started marketing to brides in advance of their weddings,” says Bev. “Previously, framing the flowers was an afterthought but now many of my brides are planning in advance and booking in the diary. This of course means that I can begin the
whole process much sooner which is good news when you’re working with perishable materials like flowers.” As an avid user of Pinterest and Twitter, Bev is certain that time invested in the digital side of the business is very worthwhile. “We’re a visual business so it makes sense to use our website and Pinterest to show off what we can do,” says Bev. “And Facebook is great for connecting to customers, letting them know what’s currently for sale and sharing positive feedback about our work.” However, regardless of more modern mediums, for Bev the most important marketing tool for the Curo Gallery is good old-fashioned word of mouth. “Recommendations are everything,” says Bev. “They are the number one priority and it’s thanks to people talking well of what we do that the business continues to grow from the wonderful base we inherited. And that’s good news because I absolutely love what I do and as my husband Des, who usually works his magic in the background in his spare time, ‘retires’ in September he will be spending more time doing what he loves doing.” When you look at Bev’s framed flowers, you’d be forgiven for thinking that her success has a lot more to do with her talent and expert eye rather than any intervention by fate. However, what’s certain is that the Curo Gallery provides an example of how some imaginative thinking can help an independent framing business to thrive. Curo Gallery 193 Middlewood Road, Sheffield, S6 4HD Tel: 0114 285 5011 www.curogallery.co.uk
“Thank you Curo Gallery Framing & Flower Preservation for the gorgeous addition to our home and for creating an everlasting memory from our wedding day! My bouquet was created by my auntie with flowers from my godfather’s garden. So happy we get to look at this beautiful arrangement everyday. Thanks Bev for your masterpiece xxx.” – Emma Barnett
Take a tour of the newly refurbished gallery Art; originals and prints, commissions undertaken (Bev and many other local artists)
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HOME LIFE
Stone love YOU’LL FIND HIGH-QUALITY PRODUCTS AT COMPETITIVE PRICES AT PARAMOUNT STONE SPECIALISTS. hopping, wiping, dining… kitchen worktops go through a lot in their lifetime so it is important you choose one that can stand the test of time. That’s why strong and durable granite and quartz worktops are such a popular choice at Paramount Stone Specialists. Kitchen showrooms usually contact fabricators for solid granite and quartz, but because Paramount are fabricators themselves, they deal directly with their customers to create bespoke surfaces for kitchen island tables and fitted worktops. And because they cut out the middle man, you get high-quality products at competitive prices. They also supply to trade customers, who can get even further reductions on their retail prices. Paramount first opened as a marble fireplace specialist 20 years ago in Goole. After ten years of building up a strong reputation in the area and supplying fireplaces nationwide, they expanded into supplying and fitting worktops, opening a second showroom and fabrication site in Hull. The business has been going from strength to strength ever since and their new Sheffield showroom opened on Chesterfield Road this April. Paul Giles has been in the industry for 14 years. Having started his career with Paramount as a machinist, manufacturer and installer before working his way up from sales to company manager, Paul has fast become an expert in their stone products. Sheffield’s own natural granite and marble supplier, International Stones, work closely with Paramount and you can even pick your own slab at their warehouse in Hillsborough.
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When it comes to quartz, they don’t get much better than American-based supplier, Cambria Quartz Stone Surfaces, which come in a range of gorgeous colours and designs. See the Chesterfield showroom’s fitted settings or take away some samples to try at home. Paramount have had their fair share of accolades. One of the biggest kitchen manufacturers in Europe recently expressed interest in working with the company because of their choice and service, while they have also been named a Which? Trusted Trader. See the Which? website to find a number of positive reviews. Meanwhile, Silestone, the leader in quartz surfaces for kitchen and bathrooms have awarded Paramount with the title of Gold VIP Fabricator. As well as recognising them as one of the best fabricators around, this also means Paramount can offer a range of materials, at prices that cannot be found anywhere else. “Simply replacing your worktop can completely transform a kitchen,” says Paul. “Quality of products and services are our two main aims. Choose a colour scheme and we
will find you the right worktop at the right budget. “Most of our recommendations come from word of mouth and our outstanding reputation. Our customers and the surfaces themselves are for life. Ten years on, we are still professionally polishing our customers’ quartz worktops.” Speed and precision are also associated with the business, which uses laser templates and state-of-the-art CNC machines and water jet technology to intricately cut bespoke shapes to be perfectly fitted in your kitchen. What’s more, they even supply and install taps and sinks to match your new look. So whether you are looking for sharp or smooth edges, classic or contemporary, Paramount have a surface style and service to suit you. Paramount Stone Specialists 630-642 Chesterfield Road Sheffield, S8 0SA Tel: 0114 349 3550 www.paramountmarble.co.uk
TESTIMONIAL
NEW WORKTOPS CAN TRANSFORM A KITCHEN – JUST ASK THIS HAPPY PARAMOUNT CUSTOMER. hen you move into a new home, the previous owner’s taste in interiors can be very different from your own. After a few years living in her family home in Ecclesall, Sue decided it was time to change the brown worktops in her kitchen. “I’d looked around and then I saw an advert for Paramount,” says Sue. “I was impressed by the quality of the products in their showroom and the prices were competitive. “The service provided by the company was excellent throughout – I asked lots of questions and the staff were always so knowledgeable and patient in answering them and I valued their expert advice. I liked that there was no pressure to buy and I went away with samples to colour match at home.” Sue was very happy with the quality and colours of the black quartz by Cambria Quartz Stone Surfaces with its galaxy of
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purple, cream and sprinkles of glittering gold. It went with the blue colour scheme she had in mind and it certainly had the “wow-factor.” After deciding on the Cambria design, Paramount came to her home to measure up and returned to fit the worktops a week later. “I chose quartz for its durability and ease of care. The mix of colours in the quartz and the gold sparkle creates a stunning effect, especially when the sun is shining on it. My friends and family have given me a lot of positive comments about the new worktops.” As well as having new fitted surfaces, Sue also chose to have an island, providing a stunning centrepiece for her kitchen and a great place for socialising. She also chose new taps and sinks to match her new surfaces – also supplied and fitted by Paramount. She went with the cream Blanco sink, which comes as two deep trough-style sinks. Along with a natural-looking sand grain
effect, not only do they make the perfect match, Sue praises them for being “practical and functional.” It can be a stressful time when the builders are in, but once Sue had chosen her worktops, Paul and the team at Paramount took care of her project from start to finish. What’s more, she and her family are delighted with the results. “I have no hesitation recommending the product or the company to other people,” she concludes. “The quality of the worktop is excellent and the service and advice from Paramount was so professional. I definitely made the right choice.” Find this and more of Cambria Quartz Stone Surfaces’ gorgeous range of worktops, as well as many more high quality brands of granite and quartz at the new Paramount Stone Specialist showroom on Chesterfield Road, Sheffield.
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ROOFING
Homing in on rooftop repairs FROM ROUTINE REPAIRS TO TO FULL ROOF REPLACEMENTS AND LOFT CONVERSIONS, MARTIN-BROOKS CAN HELP.
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here’s a cracking view of Sheffield from the top of a terrace in Greystones, but I guess it’s not exactly what we’re there to look at.” Enjoying this unique vista is just one of the perks of Andrew Wheadon’s job. The estimator at local roofing specialists, MartinBrooks, is the first point of contact for homeowners who find themselves with a telltale leak or suspicious looking slate. “The main reason for roof damage is age. Inclement weather might bring the issue to a head, but nail fixings and mortar deteriorate over time and of course, problems can be exacerbated by poor installation,” says Andrew. Martin-Brooks carries out all types of roofing work on homes across the region and the Darnall-based firm is seeing enquiries about domestic repairs grow rapidly. In fact, they are up 11 per cent on last year and typically comprise small jobs that can be completed in hours. The top five most common roof problems afflicting our homes are: 1 Slipped slates or tiles 2 Blocked gutters 3 Leaks around chimney stacks 4 Mortar deteriorating under ridge tiles 5 Storm damage “With the exception of chimneys and ridges, which normally require scaffolding, most basic repairs can be undertaken safely from a ladder, keeping costs to a minimum. We have good stocks of materials, so there’s no delay in re-fixing or replacing slipped slates and the size of our team means we can address problems promptly, limiting the damage caused by leaks.” Recent jobs include an urgent slate repair in Woodseats and replacing ridge tiles in Wincobank. The view of Sheffield Andrew was enjoying in Greystones was from a loft conversion on a terraced house. Martin-Brooks re-roofed the property in natural Spanish slate, constructing dormer
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windows and fitting steel beams and roof timbers, in accordance with the structural engineer’s design and building regulations. The owner is now enjoying his rooftop panorama from a beautiful new bedroom. Another full re-roof has just taken place on a larger property in Millhouses. Old concrete tiles were removed, allowing high performance insulation to be installed, followed by Sandtoft Calderdale tiles, a cost-effective equivalent of the former covering. This project was completed under the Competent Roofer scheme, enabling MartinBrooks to self-certify work that needs building regulation approval. A certificate of compliance is issued, without the need for a council inspection, saving the homeowner money and a significant amount of time. “We want clients to feel reassured that we are professional and our work is of the highest quality. We’re visiting your home and we respect that,” adds Andrew. For more information about the range of domestic roofing services offered by Martin-Brooks, telephone 0114 244 7720 or visit www.martin-brooks.co.uk and complete the online enquiry form. Ridge tiles missing on the property in Wincobank
Work in progress on the Greystones loft conversion
Andrew Wheadon, Martin-Brooks’ estimator
Martin-Brooks Roofing 1 Ross Street, Sheffield S9 4PU Tel: 0114 244 7720 www.martin-brooks.co.uk
The finished re-roof in Millhouses
GARDEN
Outdoor solutions L-R: Adam Reynolds, Ian Holbrook, Ben Grafton
NEED MORE SPACE BUT WITHOUT THE HASSLE – AND COST – OF AN EXTENSION? A GARDEN ROOM COULD BE THE ANSWER YOU’RE LOOKING FOR. all them garden rooms or posh sheds but eco-friendly sanctuaries where you can create your ideal workspace are becoming increasingly popular. Whether it’s an office space, workshop or music room, instead of dealing with the hassle and cost of a house extension, why not build additional space in your garden instead? Dore Garden Offices are Sheffield’s garden building specialists, creating bespoke garden homes that are the perfect place to relax, work or play. Celebrating its fifth anniversary, the business was launched by ex-sculptor, Adam Reynolds, who decided to swap metal for wood and use his skills to create beautiful spaces. The knowledgeable team includes site managers Ben Grafton, a former artist, and Ian Holbrook, a former teacher, and both are talented woodworkers. Together they offer a comprehensive landscaping package and a bespoke tailormade garden room building service – whatever you have in mind they can create it. From the insulation and roof, to the doors, windows and internal finish, the team complete the outdoor build to feel like just another room in your home. If you are looking for luxury, there are timber options such as cedar and larch. And for the interior, they have an impressive selection of LED downlights, under-floor heating, double entrances, electricity and aluminium doors and windows. The team don’t just build garden offices. Musical workshops, hobbit holes, art spaces, and more recently annexes (perfect for those
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extra house guests), have all helped to make the most of clients’ garden spaces. To celebrate their fifth anniversary, Dore Garden Offices recently launched a new website, showcasing an extensive portfolio, specifications and pricing and giving details of their first off-the-shelf, pre-designed building – ‘Toby’. If you require a professional service
offering a cost effective, high-spec finish, then Dore Garden Offices is just what you’re looking for.
Wanting something contemporary – Dore Garden Offices can help you achieve that
If you need an instant workspace – look no further than ‘Toby’
This walled garden accommodated a large double-roomed building, and it has a spilt use. The right is a relaxing garden room with bi-fold doors, tongue and groove walls with under-floor heating. The left is a small room and has been designed specifically to house a model railway. 5m x 5m with 1m square stone, this garden office is ideal for relaxing while enjoying your hobbies.
Dore Garden Offices 88 Bushey Wood Road, Sheffield, S17 3QB Tel: 0114 236 2509 / 07876 201695 Email: info@doregardenoffices.co.uk www.doregardenoffices.co.uk
The company prides itself on supplying bespoke designs but they loved the Toby offices so much, they’ve made it their first off-the-shelf building. It can be installed in seven days and at 2.4 x 2.4m or 1.8 x 2.4m can fit in most gardens. Using their unique Pilebar foundation system, Toby can be installed quickly on any gradient and is finish fully plastered with internal light and sockets with an electrical connection to your house.
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We provide low cost alternative to extending by building a garden office or outdoor living zones. We have also built outdoor painting studios, storage spaces and split use spaces (office/store) but the uses for our buildings are endless. • Our garden spaces are left ready to move in to and are fully plastered. We can also design and build interiors. • Our buildings are high specification and have lots of options for making them even more special such as underfloor heating, wood burners, LED lighting. • They are insulated and can be used all year round. • We can also source recycled doors and windows – this improves the carbon footprint but also gives savings over new UPVC or wood doors and windows. • All our roofs use EPDM rubber with a 20 year lifespan Prices start at and are enviro-ready enabling fabulous grass or sedum green coverings. £6,500 inc. VAT
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FLOORING
Word of mouth
LEE HILL’S REPUTATION AS A FLOORING SPECIALIST IS SECOND TO NONE – JUST ASK HIS HAPPY CUSTOMERS. t has been three years since L.M. Hill Carpets & Floor Coverings opened on Middlewood Road in Hillsborough, and owner Lee Hill is delighted to say that business is booming. Most of his customers live in the local area – Hillsborough, Oughtibridge, Deepcar, Stocksbridge, Grenoside and beyond – so, chances are, you’ll know someone who has chosen a carpet, cushion floor, luxury vinyl tile (LVT) or laminate from him recently. The extensive selection of products from leading LVT brand Karndean is proving particularly popular. Easy to maintain yet beautiful to look at, these designer floor coverings offer the perfect combination of style and convenience. Carpets by Aqua Pro-Tec are great for growing families and homes with pets. This stain-free polypropylene material is bleach cleanable and features a protective layer that prevents any spilt liquid from soaking in. To see it in action, visit the shop to watch a demonstration. For the perfect neutral shade, the award-winning Cormar carpets are hard to beat. Whether you’re matching them to modern or traditional décor, there is a shade to suit and the quality is
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second to none. With more than 25 years’ experience in the flooring industry, Lee prides himself on the knowledgeable, personal and trustworthy service that has earned him a great reputation in South Yorkshire. “We genuinely care about good service and making sure our customers leave with sound, honest advice about their flooring,” said Lee. “And we don’t believe in special offers or gimmicks so you will always get the best price first time. For advice and information, or to check out the vast range of flooring options available at L.M. Hill, pop in to the shop today. You can also visit www.lmhillcarpets.co.uk for further details. L.M. Hill Carpets & Floor Coverings 315 Middlewood Road Hillsborough, S6 1TG Tel: 0114 232 2989 www.lmhillcarpets.co.uk
What the customers say: Leanne Taylor, Sheffield “Just had two rooms, a hallway, landing and stairs carpeted by Lee. Really pleased with the good, honest advice and range of quotes Lee provided before we committed. The standard of fitting is excellent and Lee also fixed an additional problem at no extra cost. All in all, a friendly, efficient and value for money experience.” Martin Dale, Sheffield “Really glad I went to L.M. Hill Carpets. Nothing was too much trouble – he answered all my questions and described each carpet in detail. Lee really knows what he’s taking about but after so many years in the job there won’t be much he doesn’t know. The price he quoted was great considering the quality I wanted and the service he offers. I’d recommend him to everyone.” Martin Jones, Rotherham “Just had my carpets fitted by L. M. Hill Carpets. Amazing job from start to finish. Lee was really helpful in his shop and helped me decide the best carpets for the rooms I was having done. He came quickly to measure up and within days he was fitting my carpets. I had five rooms and the stairs. He did a fantastic neat job and took care with every room. Superb value and service, would definitely recommend.”
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Luxury interiors A NEW SHOWROOM SHOWCASES THE BEST OF WHAT CONCEPT INTERIORS HAS ON OFFER – LET THEM HELP YOU CREATE YOUR PERFECT HOME. ith its gorgeous new and improved showroom on the sloped road that is Bamforth Street, overlooking Penistone Road, you would be forgiven for thinking that Concept Interiors is a new business. But in fact, they have been trading for over 30 years. The business specialises in bespoke handmade kitchens, bedrooms and office furniture all created on the premises, also offering a highly rated German engineered range of kitchen furniture and a full interior design service. Their reputation has continued to grow, thanks in no small part to excellent craftsmanship and customer service, and the extended showroom already has a wide range of luxury, affordable kitchens, worktops and appliances on display. Thanks to established alliances with suppliers some of the finest appliances from Miele, Neff and Siemens are available, along with high quality worktops including granite, Sensa by Cosentino, Dekton, silestone and corian. The directors Megan McIntosh and Kieron Eyre head the team at Bamforth Street. The work consists of private retail customers across South Yorkshire and, also with some of Sheffield’s best property developers to offer high quality bespoke products at extremely competitive prices – all showcasing British craftsmanship at its finest without any compromise on quality.
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The new showroom extension also offers a unique interior design service, maintaining the ethos of providing solutions that meet the demands of a modern lifestyle – yet still providing beautiful living spaces. With their one-of-a-kind interior design service, you’re sure to be left with a stunning new addition to your house. “Hassle-free home improvement is what we are about, we’ll work tirelessly to meet your budget and, as we offer bespoke furnishing, can design practical solutions to fit the most challenging spaces,” says Kieron Eyre, design and sales director. Once a client has had the initial meeting with the design team, they’ll return to the showroom to draw up a CAD illustration, ground plan and elevation. Sitting alongside the designer they are able to tweak the design to achieve the ideal layout. Highly skilled craftsmen will then begin manufacturing the new interior at the on-site, state-of-the-art facility, all within a timescale that suits. The installation is overseen by a dedicated project manager and involves all painting, plumbing, electrical and gas work needed to get your new living space up and running. Every aspect of the service – from the initial welcome at the showroom to the finished article – meets the highest standards. Be sure to visit their state-of-the-art showroom, or give them a call today and see how they can help you create your dream home.
TESTIMONIALS "We had our kitchen designed and installed by concept interiors. We are very happy with the quality of the kitchen and the workmanship from both Kieron and the guys who installed it." – Lisa Moat “Kieron provided us with an excellent design and options for a contemporary kitchen. The result is stunning with quality to match.” – Patrick Herbert
Concept Interiors Ltd 117 Bamforth Street, Sheffield, S6 2HE Tel: 0114 285 2762 Email: info@conceptinteriors.org.uk www.conceptinteriors.org.uk
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Selling your home? U-DO PROVIDE EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO MAKE SELLING YOUR HOME AS SIMPLE AND STRESS-FREE AS POSSIBLE. -Do is the new estate agent on the block that promises to make selling your property an easy, straightforward and above all, affordable task. With years of experience in customer service, management and property development you can rest assured that managing director, Brett Russell, will help take care of all your property needs. The company was founded on the principle of bringing cost effective, bespoke solutions to customers who are ready to sell their home. As a hybrid estate agent, U-Do provides the best of both worlds – low fees and local knowledgeable experts on hand to help you every step of the way. What stands U-Do out from the crowd is that clients can do everything themselves online. In the upcoming months they’ll be launching exciting new concepts where clients can upload their own pictures and descriptions of their home, conduct viewings if comfortable, even negotiate their own offers, and, what makes it even simpler is the uploading process will take no longer than 30 minutes.
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In the meantime you can take advantage of the low prices by giving them a call and they’ll do all the hard work for you. Before the property goes live on listing sites, one of the team will visit your home to check all the details are correct. The standard package costs £495 which includes listings on Rightmove, Zoopla and U-Do, along with full access to the seller’s hub. However, they also offer clients the option of tailoring their package to suit their needs at little extra cost. From sale boards, floor plans and EPC certification to U-Do agent viewings, U-Do open house events and printed brochures, they provide everything to make selling your home as simple and stress-free as possible. “I wanted to approach it from the customers’ side of things, keeping the whole process as affordable as possible, whilst having excellent service.” “It is all about being fair and the costeffective selling of your home. With U-Do you pay for how you want to market your home,” adds Brett. If the online market isn’t for you, U-Do
also offer the We-Do package which is a traditional estate agent service at £990, which includes property listings, taking viewing requests, confirmations, negotiating offers, full management of for sale signage, EPC certificate among much more. U-Do offers internet pricing with the allimportant local touch, whilst providing oneof-a-kind bespoke service, tailored to the customers’ individual needs. Give them a call or email today to find out how U-Do can help you sell your home, and save you money. U-Do Regus, Blades Enterprise Centre John Street, Sheffield, S2 4SU Tel: 0114 292 2116 Email: enquires@u-do.co.uk www.u-do.co.uk
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The finishing touch LET CURTAIN STUDIO’S EXPERTS ADD THE PERFECT FINAL FLOURISH TO YOUR HOME DECORATION. hen it comes to home decorating, windows are usually the last thing we think of. The right curtains or blinds, however, can provide the perfect finishing touch to a room. Luckily, one Yorkshire-based company is on hand to help you make the right choice for you. Curtain Studio are, it’s safe to say, experts when it comes to bespoke curtains and blinds. They sell and manufacture window coverings of the very highest quality. With over 18 years’ experience within the soft furnishing trade, owners Richard Binney and Matthew Bowden know how stressful and confusing buying new window coverings can be and, that’s why they aim to make life as simple as possible for their customers. “We wanted to start the business to give customers the best possible service by using our product knowledge and experience to create stunning window solutions,” says Richard. Curtain Studio offer a full comprehensive, bespoke service that includes a home measuring, designing and installation. All curtains and blinds are hand-made by skilled sewing machinists and installed by the talented installation team. Because everything is handmade to exact specifications, every taste can be catered for. The company stock a large selection of fabrics from suppliers including; Prestigious Textiles, Sanderson, Morris & Co, Romo, Villa Nova, Harlequin, Ashley Wilde, Clarke & Clarke, Iliv and Porter & Stone. With an extensive variety of colours and fabrics available, matching them to your existing home décor is no problem. As for blinds, a range of styles can be
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accommodated, including roller, vertical, pleated, perfect fit, aluminium Venetian, real wood Venetian, vision roller and Roman – all with the same huge choice of fabrics and colours. “We have developed great relationships with all fabric companies we can offer the finest brands and products at good honest prices,” adds Richard. They also have a range of accessories available in the store- everything from bespoke poles and tracks, to fashionable cushions all made to measure. The service at the designer showroom starts from the moment you walk through the doors. You’ll get a friendly greeting, be able to view a large selection of products and experts will be on hand to offer advice. Get in touch with Curtain Studio today and discover how they can help transform your home. Curtain Studio, 360A Chatsworth Road, Chesterfield S40 2BY Tel: 01246 557239 Facebook @mycurtainstudio
TESTIMONIALS “From measuring to fitting our Plantation shutters, the service was friendly and professional. There was so much choice of colours and styles. They were also great on price. We are so happy with our shutters that we are going to order some more.” Shauny Green “Phenomenal company run by two gentlemen who truly understand the business from the ground up. They are professors of their trade and have a passion to do the best by the customer above all.” Ceri Rodgers “The fitting, service and final result where all excellent, everything lines up perfectly and they made no mess what so ever – I would recommend them 100 per cent.” Darren Pass
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Service guaranteed YOU CAN BE SURE THAT CARRACKS WALLPAPER & PAINT WILL HELP YOU TO FIND THE RIGHT PRODUCTS AT THE RIGHT PRICE – WHATEVER YOU ARE LOOKING FOR. ver the years, many businesses have come and gone in Crookes, but Carracks Wallpaper & Paint on the corner of Northfield Road is one store that has stood the test of time. The store will be a familiar sight to locals, having been firmly established in the same spot since 1947. The business was opened by musical legend Paul Carrack’s parents, Ben and Joan, before eventually being taken over by his older brother, John. Current owner Simon Bradbury worked with John for 15 years and bought the business from him last year. As a decorator who has worked in the industry for nearly 30 years, Simon has a wealth of knowledge to supply paints, wallpapers, brushes and other accessories, such as fillers and pastes, to both trade customers and the general public.
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“Most people just come in for some good solid advice,” says Simon. “People come to us because we provide the right products and a personal service. We can get hold of most brands and they are discounted, so we are also cheaper than a lot of other paint and wallpaper stores.” Their top-quality paint brands include Dulux, Heritage, Johnstone’s and popular chalk paint Rust-oleum, whilst their brush and tool brands include Harris and Purdy. If you need a little inspiration, they have hundreds of wallpaper books for you to leaf through and even provide a colour matching service – just bring in the shade you want matching up and Carracks will do the rest. And though Carracks continues to give the same good old-fashioned, friendly service and wide range of paints and wallpapers it always has, Simon is bringing the business firmly into the 21st century. A new website is coming soon and will enable customers to buy products at the click of a mouse. Regular clients will also be pleased to hear that the store now accepts all major credit and debit cards. Simon has also recently taken on new member of staff, John Allot, who is also a painter and decorator, so they can continue to give customers dedicated one-on-one advice. It may look like a modestly-sized shop on the outside but, as two terrace houses put together, Carracks has many nooks and crannies full of paints and products to discover. Customers often refer to Carracks as an Aladdin’s cave. If you’ve never had a peek inside the store, Google ‘Carracks’ to have a 360-degree virtual tour today.
‘Most people just come in for some good solid advice. People come to us because we provide the right products and a personal service. We can get hold of most brands and they are discounted, so we are also cheaper than a lot of other paint and wallpaper stores.’
Carracks 214 Northside Road, Crookes, Sheffield, S10 1QU Tel: 0114 266 4096 www.carrackswallpaperandpaint.co.uk
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EATING OUT
Don’t hold back PHOEBE SEYMOUR DISCOVERS THAT, WHATEVER YOUR DIETARY REQUIREMENTS, THE GREEDY GREEK DELI CATERS FOR ALL – JUST BEWARE THE HUGE PORTIONS! ’d recently decided to go vegetarian and felt quite optimistic that I could resist meat. However, I panicked when I realised I was going to The Greedy Greek Deli. Images of juicy kebabs and sizzling souvlaki immediately came to mind. So imagine my relief when I sat down with the menu and found reams of delicioussounding starters, sides and mains with little green dots next to them. The Greedy Greek has been one of the culinary highlights of Sharrow Vale Road for the past 14 years. And every time I return, I’m convinced the portions and flavours are bigger and better. The décor however, has not changed and nor would we want it to. Apricot and blue walls echo the sea and sand of Mediterranean holidays, while aerial photos of Greek islands, ancient Grecian statues and traditional Greek music transport you. There may be simple tables covered in no-frills, paper tablecloths, but this doesn’t matter – the fabulous food is the star of the show. My partner started with the Greek chorizo sausage (£2.45) and a side of marinated Kalamata olives (£3.90) and I must admit, the smoky scent of the meat was heavenly.
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However, my food envy faded as I tucked in to a flaky spanakotyropita (£5.10), filled to the brim with feta and spinach. Saving some of his olives for the main event, my partner had the lemon chicken (£10.30), which was served as large chunks of chicken and cooked onions on two skewers, alongside pieces of pitta, a creamy lemon yoghurt and a huge Greek salad filled with rocket, red peppers, onion, tomatoes, feta and green olives. I also had my hands full with the mixed halloumi and falafel wrap (£7.25), with its boulder-like falafel pieces and big cubes of lightly fried halloumi. Combined with crisp lettuce, juicy tomatoes and cucumber, olive hummus and moreish tzatziki in a thick pitta, this had to be one of the best wraps I’d ever had. We also had a side of zingy Greek lemon potatoes (£4.40) on our waiter’s recommendation, which did not fail to impress. Baclava (£4.40) is a must at any Greek restaurant, so I did not hesitate in ordering some for dessert with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Coming as four small parcels of filo pastry, full of warm chopped nuts and drenched in honey, there would have been
plenty to share, but my partner had his heart set on the Greek lemon cake (£4.40). As his spoon cut through the cake, made up of layers of soft pastry, the lemon sauce ran out. A sweet end to a satisfying meal. Eating out and ordering in can be difficult when you have dietary requirements, but places like The Greedy Greek Deli remind me that you don’t need to restrain your appetite. What’s more, many of their dishes can be made dairy free upon request. You can even bring your own bottle of wine to enjoy. The Greedy Greek Deli 418-420 Sharrow Vale Road, S11 8ZP Tel: 0114 266 7719 www.thegreedygreekdeli.co.uk
AT A GLANCE... * Lots of vegetarian and meat options * Huge portions * Authentic atmosphere
Eat Healthy, Eat Greek ENJOY GREAT FOOD WITH THE GREEDY GREEK DELI AND GREEK DELI DIRECT Now delivering Hot or Cold food throughout the region Eat in or take-away - we have something for everyone and every occasion with our delicious home made Greek food. From our famous wraps ouzing with Pork or Chicken or maybe Haloumi or Fallafels to Traditional foods like mouth watering Moussaka or Beef Styfado. Check out our extensive menu on our website www.thegreedygreekdeli.co.uk
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FOOTWEAR
BUY A PAIR OF HANDMADE SHOES FROM CHARLES BROOKS AND THEY COULD LAST YOU FOR YEARS…
SOLE SURVIVORS! here’s no point stepping out onto the street in a sharp suit, only to finish it off with a cheap pair of shoes bulging at the sides and splitting at the seams. Very few items possess the same sartorial power that shoes do. Unlike, other accessories like cufflinks or a tie, a great pair completes an outfit, pulls the whole look together, and as such should take pride and place in every man’s wardrobe. And it’s shoes – handsome, comfortable and durable men’s shoes – that are the ‘sole’ of Charles Brooks’ business, if you’ll excuse the pun. An expert cobbler with over 50 years’ experience, Charles opened his first shop in 1972 after visiting his father at Darnall’s Coombes shoe repair factory as a youngster. A well-heeled gentleman himself, he understands that great shoes are worth investing in, so only the finest handmade footwear occupies the shelves of his Fulwood Road store. Loake, Barker and Tricker’s are among this
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select group of specialist designers, all of which are committed to using traditional time-honoured English skills in their shoemaking. There are some 200 operations involved in the making of just one pair of Loake Goodyear-welted shoes, most of which are
carried out by highly-skilled craftsmen. Likewise, Barker, which produces over 200,000 pairs of hand-lasted sewn shoes annually, and Tricker’s shoes are carefully crafted by a team of master craftsmen to withstand years of wear. The shoes are handstitched and fitted with a special cork layer beneath the inner sole, which allows feet to breathe. A few decades ago, most of the shoes that men in this country bought were made in Northampton. But now only a few specialist shoemakers remain; the rest have gone abroad where production is cheaper. “Mass produced shoes are not made to last,” says Charles. “They are glued together, and the plastic soles are finished with only a thin layer of leather, consequently they start to fall apart within a few months of wear. “Invest in a properly made pair of shoes and look after them, they can last anything up to ten years. They get better the more you wear them; some of my customers have been wearing the same pair for decades.”
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Skin deep RIGOROUS TRAINING AND YEARS OF EXPERIENCE MEAN THAT SUE ROBINSON OF CLINICA AESTHETICS IS IDEALLY PLACED TO OFFER THE TREATMENTS THAT WILL HELP YOU LOOK YOUR BEST. ue Robinson is the owner of Clinica Aesthetics, a medical aesthetic clinic offering a range of injectables, peels and other non-surgical cosmetic procedures. Her aim is to make clients look and feel their best without major surgery, and one of the things she values most is the relationship she builds. Sue Robinson, who has 35-plus years’ experience as a registered nurse and midwife. Sue has always had an interest in aesthetics and after leaving the NHS, she gained a masters-level qualification in independent prescribing at Bradford University. During this time she gained invaluable experience working in London with her clinical mentor, Dr Aamer Khan, of the renowned Harley Street Skin Clinic. Sue is also a tutor in Medical Aesthetic procedures at a well respected training company
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registered nurse prescriber or doctor as we are listed on the registers of our mandatory regulatory bodies, which anyone can check out. It’s vital that you make sure the person treating you is experienced, to ensure your safety.” Clinica Aesthetics are delighted to introduce a cutting edge, non-surgical solution for heavy hooded eyelids, using the revolutionary Schuco Plasma device. The results are comparable to surgery, lasting just as long but with the following benefits: 8 + /1.#!.5 * *+ #!*!. ( * !/0$!0% 8 %/% (! .!/1(0/ ".+) 0$! 2!.5 "%./0 0.! 0)!*0 8 + / ..%*# * .! 1 ! +3*0%)! The device generates through a targeted micro-beam causing a process called sublimation with no effect on the surrounding tissue. During the procedure, the plasma causes some heating of the skin which may cause a burning or tingling sensation but patients should feel no pain given use of a local anaesthetic cream. The after-effect of a plasma treatment are limited to some immediate swelling of the treated area, and the formation of tiny dark spots which flake off after a few days. Three treatments as six weekly intervals re usually required to obtain surgical-standard results. For more information visit www.clinicaaesthetics.com or call Sue on 07771 604604.
As well as wrinkles and sagging eyelids, the device can also be used for intensive skin rebuilding, warts, stretch marks, fibroids and acne reduction - contact Sue to discuss your specific concerns on 07771 604604.
Treatment & Skin Care Packages available All treatments undertaken by a highly qualified and experienced registered Nurse and Independent Prescriber. • Wrinkle relaxing treatments • Dermal Fillers to address facial volume loss and signs of ageing • Non Surgical Blepharoplasty (upper/lower eyelids) to correct hooded heavy lids, lines & wrinkles • Medical Grade Skin Peels • Mesotherapy treatments
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The best of health! SHEFFIELD SPORTS CENTRES GO FROM STRENGTH TO STRENGTH. laces for People Leisure first came on the scene in 2015, when they took over the management of the former Graves Tennis and Leisure Centre. In the year that followed, Places for People Leisure, in partnership with the Sheffield City Council, built Graves Health and Sports Centre as we know it today, plus Thorncliffe Health and Leisure Centre and Wisewood Sports Centre. Places for People Leisure are proud to work closely with many local and national organisations, in particular, the National Centre of Sport and Exercise Medicine (NCSEM). The NCSEM is an Olympic legacy project delivering research, education and clinical services in sport, exercise and physical activity. Thorncliffe Health and Leisure Centre opened in June 2016, offering a range of health and fitness options to North Sheffield and the surrounding areas. The unique facilities at Thorncliffe Health and Leisure Centre include two swimming pools, a large open plan gym, two fitness studios and eight NCSEM consultation rooms. At Thorncliffe, there any many opportunities to try something new for all ages. Pre-school children can enjoy FUNdamentals - a gymnastics based session, which develops key skills such as balance and coordination. The swimming pools offer a range of activities including Learn to Swim lessons, Adult and Baby sessions, plus a brand new pool inflatable Aqua Bounce, suitable for children and adults. Between Hillsborough and Loxley is hidden gem, Wisewood Sports Centre. Wisewood is a fantastic community focused centre providing a range of sport and fitness opportunities including football, athletics, FUNdamentals, netball, badminton and more.
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In addition, there’s a large gym packed with all the latest cardio and resistance machines, free weights and functional training equipment. You will also find a wide range of weekly fitness classes to suit all. On 1 September 2017, Graves Health and Sports Centre will be one year old. It’s hard to think back to the former Graves Tennis and Leisure Centre and just how far the centre has come in the past year. Graves is now the flagship Places for People Leisure Centre, providing many firsts for the city of Sheffield. Working with national bodies such as LTA and British Gymnastics, the facilities are state-of-the-art, driving participants to take up new sports and provide the best possible facilities. Graves boasts eight indoor and eight outdoor tennis courts, a dedicated gymnastics and trampolining hall designed by British Gymnastics, three large workout studios - one of which offers virtual Les Mills Spin classes throughout the day, plus two fitness suites. The main gym is stocked with over 100 items of fitness equipment, including a brand new cardio wall, Technogym Skill Mills, Watt bikes and sledge track, ensuring a full body work out. In addition to the main gym there’s a dedicated strength gym with weights up to 45kg and Olympic lifting platforms. Graves, along with the Thorncliffe centre,
also run a successful GP referral programme called Fit4Health, which offers tailored fitness advice around medical conditions at a reduced rate. Places for People Leisure contract manager, Alex Greaves says: “We’re incredibly pleased with the accomplishments we have achieved in Sheffield over the past 24 months. We have seen thousands of families come to get active at our centres to improve their health and fitness levels. Working with the NCSEM and the Move More initiative, we are determined to do what we can to help make Sheffield the UK’s most active city by 2020.” Places for People Leisure offer a range of memberships including gym only, swim only and premium memberships starting from £15.99. To find out more, find your nearest centre at www.placesforpeopleleisure.org, where you can also claim a free five-day membership pass.
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Physiotherapy can help you overcome the fears of lower back pain Our physiotherapist’s have extensive training and knowledge when it comes to treating low back pain, and regularly treat a wide range of back problems. We can offer interventions including joint mobilisations, manipulation, posture re-education, acupuncture and exercise. The Chartered Society of Physiotherapy have published guidance relating to the common myths associated with low back pain: Myth 1. Moving will make my back pain
worse
Quite the opposite is in fact true. It is essential to try and keep moving when you are feeling pain, so try not to fear twisting and bending. If you are in pain, then try gradually increasing how much you are doing, and stay on the go. Myth 2. I should
avoid exercise, especially weight training
Back pain shouldn’t stop you enjoying exercise or regular activities. Research has found that continuing exercise can help you get better sooner.
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Myth 3. A
scan will show me exactly what is wrong
Sometimes it can, but most often it won’t. Also, even people without back pain have changes in their spine so scans can cause fear that influences behaviour, making the problem worse. Myth 4. Pain
equals damage
This is the common view, but more recent studies have changed our thinking. Modern physio takes a holistic approach that helps people understand why they are in pain. The problem is that commonly these myths create fear, which causes people to stop doing many of the activities they need to do to address the problem. The Physiotherapist’s at the White House clinic are experts in treating and preventing back pain.We can help you overcome those fears, and get you back to your normal activities sooner than you may first think. If you suffer from low back pain then why not visit us and see what we can do to help.
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