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Win tickets to Clumber Park’s Festival of Food & Drink GCSE student Molly Pick describes how the prospect of the new school year is filling her with a mixture of excitement and trepidation

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Bespoke excellence Painstaking craftmanship and attention to detail mean that each kitchen David J Martin creates is unique.

Standing out from the crowd: David J Martin

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t’s no secret that many of us think of the kitchen as the heart of the home. And that’s no surprise because, whether it’s simply putting your feet up with a cuppa and catching up with friends, or cooking a huge turkey for Christmas day, the kitchen is a room that almost every guest is guaranteed to see and should be a place you are proud of.

If you are not satisfied with the condition of your kitchen, perhaps it is time for a revamp. Whether you know exactly what you want to achieve, or have absolutely no idea, the experienced and friendly staff at David J Martin can help you realise your kitchen’s potential.

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making our own cutters for producing mouldings,” he said. This means you can add to your kitchen in years to come and the company will still be able to match the designs.

At David J Martin you will get a kitchen that is unique to you. The cabinetmakers work from plans drawn by David and create bespoke furniture, which you can see being made in the workshops. They can spray doors to high gloss or satin finishes using durable Two Pac paint.

With larger companies, you will often see doors advertised as having a ‘high-gloss finish’. This means that they are vinyl-wrapped and, although this does produce a shiny look, it means that you will be able to see the joins.

David J Martin’s professional sprayer can apply any colour you wish in their paintspraying booth, giving a modern finish with no joins. That means water cannot seep in and cause peeling – something that can happen with vinyl-wrapped doors.

Everything is done in-house, which enables David to guarantee high quality at every stage.

As well as providing excellent products and kitchens, the company is highly regarded for its great customer and after-sales service. If you have any problems, queries or complaints, they will help to put them right – and that applies whether you’ve had your new kitchen for two weeks or ten years. It is a truly caring approach and, with much of the business’s work coming from customer recommendations, it is clearly a good one.

As well as their workshop, you can see examples of the company’s work in the showroom at David J Martin’s premises on Springvale Road, Sheffield. As well as kitchens, they create wardrobes, media centres and studies.

David said: “We run a building company alongside our bespoke joinery company, so customers are not waiting for plumbers, electricians and so on. We can take care of everything and ensure that the project is completed to the highest standard.”

‘Our attention to detail is second to none and this makes us stand out from the crowd. We are not held to ransom by massproduced products as we make everything from scratch.’

For more information, or to see what is on offer, call 0114 268 6718 or check out the website www.david-j-martin.co.uk.

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PROMOTIONWOSSKOW BROWN

Wosskow Brown’s head of private client, Emilda Morgans, guides us through the inheritance tax changes.

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he government announced in its recent budget that the inheritance tax threshold for couples would rise to £1million. But while at first this may seem like cause for celebration, what does it really mean for those planning the future of their estate?

Currently, if your estate (including money, property and investments, minus debts and funeral costs) is worth more than £325,000 – or, if you’re a couple, £650,000 – the value above that threshold will be taxed at 40 per cent upon your death.

The recent changes will boost the thresholds to £500,000 and £1million, respectively. However, as Emilda Morgans of Wosskow Brown explains, the increases are not as simple as they may seem.

“There will eventually be the potential for each person to have an extra £175,000 untaxed. But the limit only applies if you are leaving your property to your children. It is also not an immediate change, as the higher allowances are being introduced gradually.”

An extra £100,000 will be added to the threshold in 2017, followed by an additional £75,000 the following year. So, by 2018, couples will have the potential for a combined tax-free limit of £1million.

“The Conservative promise was to increase the inheritance tax-free threshold to £1million,” continues Emilda. “They have delivered this but it is not as straightforward as it seems and we are encouraging everyone to seek professional advice to understand how the new rules actually work in practice.”

Wosskow Brown can also advise on mitigating your inheritance tax liability. For example, are you aware that there is a £3,000 annual gift exemption per person, the ability to give £250 to any number of individuals, and the option to make gifts out of surplus income without these gifts affecting your inheritance tax position?

If you are at all unsure about where you stand with regards to inheritance tax, don’t delay. Call Wosskow Brown on the numbers below and allow them to expertly guide you through the changes.

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PROMOTIONNORTONS

Don’t miss out … there will be great discounts on offer when Nortons repeat their popular open weekend.

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ast year Nortons celebrated 170 years in business with an open weekend at their store. The event was such a success, they’ve decide to host another on Friday 11th and Saturday 12th September, when customers will be able to enjoy exclusive discounts on many products.

The weekend will include 15 per cent off Contura stoves and 20 per cent off all others stoves ordered, 10 per cent off all fireside accessories and a free saucepan set in addition to any current offers, when you buy a stove from Rangemaster and Falcon. Other offers include free local delivery and connection with the purchase of an Esse model, £500 off Aga S-Series and Masterchef cookers and £900 off the recommended price of the Rayburn 355 solid fuel and woodburning central heating cooker.

If that’s not enough, in their extensive showrooms you can find a huge range of cast iron range cookers, contemporary range cookers, and cookware. They display products from all major manufactures, including Aga, Rayburn, Rangemaster and Everhot. Experts, including engineers and installers, will be on hand to answer questions and discuss your personal requirements for cookers and stoves.

Upstairs there’s a large stove showroom filled with over 80 multi-fuel and woodburning stoves, as well as fire surrounds,

mantles, beams and fireside accessories including fireguards, luxury woven wicker baskets and buckets. There’s something to suit every taste.

These solid fuel and woodburning stoves and cookers are now more sought after than ever. Such stoves and cookers are an effective way of using waste wood and are also favoured for their aroma and welcoming feel. Both are aesthetically pleasing and a major way to reduce your carbon footprint and bills.

Whilst Nortons have been around for some time, they’re not behind the times. They understand the importance of keeping up to date and offering new contemporary styles along with traditional favourites. They also still continue to provide the same friendly ethos and thrive on customer recommendations.

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Staves are making a real splash in the local housing market and are reporting improved sales figures month on month since opening their prominent Gleadless office in January.

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ABOVE: This Dania BoX designed by Skagerak is an updated version of a traditional onion crate, handy for vegetables or any other kind of kitchen storage. £53.10 at www.nest.co.uk

LEFT: This milking-style zinc bucket is great for storing logs for a wood burner or as a planter for the garden. £24.57 from www.melodymaison.co.uk

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COUNTRY COMFORTS Turn your home into a rural retreat with this selection of rustic accessories.

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ABOVE: Add a playful rural edge to your seating with this earthy-toned antler cushion. £40 at www.made.com

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an idyllic country cottage. Think: farm animal prints, distressed furniture, pewter jugs and rustic accessories.

Celebrate nature with lush greens, earthy tones and agricultural details. All these rural items are sure to encourage you to explore the great outdoors this summer.

BELOW: This 19th century antique cabinet has been restored with a white distressed lacquered finish to make an elegant country kitchen sideboard. £1,595 from www.orchidfurniture.co.uk

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Embrace al fresco dining with this Sophie Allport Pheasant picnic set. This fully insulated picnic bag is £32 and the waterproof-backed blanket is £35 from www.sophieallport.com

ABOVE: Add a whimsical touch to your decor with these handmade Cream Cornwall Hare lampshades. Available in three sizes. £48 at www.oscarandeve.co.uk BELOW: This Fine Pewter Stag Candelabra will make a dramatic statement piece on any dining table. £285 at www.athomeinthecountry.co.uk

BELOW: An essential item for any country kitchen, get this hen-shaped wire egg basket from Dobbies Garden Centre.£9.99 from www.dobbies.com

ABOVE: This owl doorstop makes a cute and quirky feature, as well as a functional home accessory. £10.95 at www.rigbyandmac.com

BELOW: Give your lounge an ambient glow and a touch of greenery with this swallow candle. £11.50 at www.berryred.co.uk

ABOVE: Part of the Arran range, this sofa combines luxury leather and comfortable Harris Tweed to create the perfect country house piece. £1,725 at www.darlingsofchelsea.co.uk

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Win tickets to Clumber Park’s Festival of Food & Drink

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asterchef judge John Torode and Great British Bake Off semi-finalist Chetna Makan are just two of the TV chefs lined up for this year’s Festival of Food and Drink, held at Clumber Park on 19 and 20 September.

A hugely popular and influential figure on the UK culinary circuit, John Torode is best known as the straight-talking co-host and judge of BBC1’s MasterChef, Celebrity MasterChef and Junior MasterChef, as well as writing a number of hugely popular cook books.

Chetna, who won the hearts of the nation with her weekly experimentations, flavour combinations and fancy baking skills, will appear with John on Sunday 20 September in the cookery theatre, performing demonstrations as well as signing autographs and offering advice to baking enthusiasts.

Now in its third year, the festival has quickly developed a following of top quality food and drink producers, artisan specialists and food experts. There are also interactive classes for both children and adults from the School of Artisan Food, covering everything from barbecuing to butchery for adults, and pizza, bread and ice cream making for the children.

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English tradition Afternoon tea is one of many new additions at Ward’s Nurseries and Garden Centre, writes Fiona Barber.

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here is one tradition that has not only stood the test of time, but has also soared in popularity over the last few years. The renaissance of afternoon tea shows no signs of slowing and has become as synonymous with our fair isle’s heritage as Sunday roasts and discussing the weather.

Afternoon tea was typically a grand affair, where upper-class women wearing long gowns, gloves and hats would meet in the drawing room and nibble sandwiches and drink tea in the middle of the afternoon.

Nowadays it is much more accessible and affordable, and can be enjoyed as a relaxed late lunch, or as an occasional indulgence to celebrate special events such as Mother’s Day. For those looking to enjoy a taste of tea in tranquil surroundings, Ward’s Nurseries and Garden Centre recently added another string to its already impressive bow, by offering customers a delicious afternoon tea from 2pm until 5pm. Director Sue Poulton says: “We started doing cream teas in the afternoon and they proved so popular we decided to expand on the idea.”

I decided to put this newest addition to the test on a recent visit and ordered tea for one, along with an Americano. Although the sandwiches are a selection of the chef’s choice, if there is anything you’d prefer not to have – smoked salmon in my case – the staff at Ward’s are happy to oblige. Four sandwiches and three desserts came delicately arranged on a classic two-tiered plate. The Little Cupcake clothing savoury assortment included wonderfully gooey brie, which was offset by a sweet cranberry sauce, classic ham, a smooth cream cheese and cucumber, and a flavoursome tuna mayonnaise.

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enjoying a toasted What we ate: panini. Lavishly filled Afternoon tea for one, including with melted brie and coffee, £7.50 (£14 for two people) succulent turkey breast, Turkey and brie panini, £4.95 it was a truly indulgent Tea, £1.20 lunchtime treat.

The afternoon tea sweet selection was just as impressive, with a beautiful strawberry cheesecake – featuring a biscuit base topped generously with a light mousse – a scone served with strawberry jam and clotted cream and a shortbread biscuit dipped in chocolate. Feeling generous, I shared the sweet treats with my companion and he was equally complimentary.

Ward’s menu is extensive; as well as the huge variety of sandwiches and cakes, there are jacket potatoes, salads, quiches and omelettes available.

While popular options like their Sunday roasts and legendary meat and potato pies will always have a place on the menu, Sue says they’re thinking of changing things up a bit. “We’re looking at doing a world-wide theme, such as a Greek dish one day and Mexican another. It’s important to keep things fresh and try to surprise people. We tried the Moroccan lamb as a new dish and it’s really popular now.”

As well as cooking for their customers, Ward’s has all the tools you need to make the most of what’s left of the summer. Try a wood burning or gas barbecue, or one of their Kadai barbecue fire bowls – ideal for alfresco cooking and socialising.

Ward’s have also recently added Little Cupcakes to their children’s range. These baby clothes are made from the finest cotton and are beautifully packaged to look like cupcakes – a very special gift for any new arrival.

So after you’ve enjoyed afternoon tea, don’t forget to explore the rest of what’s on offer at Ward’s; their huge selection of plants, aquatics, and furniture is enviable.

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GCSE student Molly Pick describes how the prospect of the new school year is filling her with a mixture of excitement and trepidation.

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n September I will be entering Year 11 at Lady Manners School, and I am all too aware of the importance of this year.

Throughout the year, I will be sitting numerous controlled assessments for my chosen subjects, before sitting final examinations in May. It’s what everything over the last few years has been leading up to. Since I was in primary school, teachers have been drilling into our heads the importance of these examinations, so it can be hard not to feel pressure, especially when it is right around the corner.

For anyone who doesn’t know, or has forgotten what it is like to start a new school year, I usually have a wide mix of emotions.

There’s the excitement of reuniting with friends that you haven’t seen in months, the sadness of summer being over, and the daunting prospect of starting new classes with new teachers that you haven’t met before.

In September, it often seems difficult to look ahead to a time that you are going to finish that year. It just seems like you are going to be there forever. It’s like standing at the foot of a very large mountain; you can’t see the top yet, although you know it’s there, and you know that at some point eventually you will have to reach the summit, but you almost feel like you’ll never be able to reach it. People sometimes call this muddled mess of emotions the back to school blues.

When I was a little younger, in years 7 and 8, I used to get really nervous about starting back at school. It felt like I had been away from school and everything to do with school for so long, and that when I got there on the first day, it would be like starting a new school all over again. But it never was. Usually, it would feel slightly different to the year before – academic-wise – as the work would get more challenging and demanding, but I still knew everybody, so it wasn’t like starting completely afresh.

Often, if I have something happening the next day that I am nervous or anxious about, I’ll spend hours thinking up all of the possible different outcomes that I can imagine. Then, when I get there, it’s never like any of the outcomes that I originally imagined.

I always imagine that when I see friends for the first time in weeks it will be awkward and that we will have nothing to say to each other, but usually it isn’t – I just feel excited to finally be seeing them again. At the beginning of year 10, it felt a lot less like it had done in previous years. It just felt like a continuation of the previous year, like we had never really left, but there was the obvious pressure from many of our teachers as we began our GCSE courses.

It is often hard to get back into the routine of things after the summer holiday. I seem to retain things I have learnt much better in some classes than others, so in some classes it feels like a mad panic to try and remember everything that I was taught the previous year.

When it was time to choose what options I wanted to take for my GCSEs, I had a lot of difficulty deciding. There were too many things that I wanted to do and, since I didn’t really know what I wanted to do in the future, I just chose subjects that I was enjoying at the time. I did have to sacrifice a few subjects that I really

enjoyed, but I think I chose the right ones because, for the most part, I do enjoy school. When we chose our options, it was only half way through year 9 and I felt rather young and inexperienced to be making those kinds of decisions, as GCSEs effect the rest of your life.

I have thought about what I might like to do after school, but I keep changing my mind. I would like to pursue a career in either film or publishing because I love books and writing and creating characters and stories. I’m not sure what I want to study at university but I am planning to go. At school there is help available, and there are several websites we have been shown that can help us choose career paths and give detailed information on a wide range of jobs that we are interested in.

At the end of year 11, I’m not really leaving school because I plan to return to Lady Manners for sixth form. However, some of my friends are planning to attend other sixth forms, colleges or apprenticeships, so it will be sad to see them leave. I find it quite difficult to imagine finishing year 11 at the moment; I don’t really know what it is going to feel like until it happens, because things like that don’t usually happen exactly the way that you imagine.

In year 11, I think you feel more responsible for your learning and homework. You have to make sure that you are learning the information in lessons as you go along. If you do not retain it, when it comes time to revise for tests, you have a lot of information to go over and learn in a seemingly short period of time.

My favourite parts of school are being around my friends every day and the various sporting events that we have in the summer.

Although, I do really like it in lessons if we are doing a topic I enjoy because it just makes the lesson so much easier if you like what you are doing. Even though there are a lot of good parts to school, there are also some bad ones. I really don’t like the pressure of exams. If it was just a question paper, it wouldn’t be so bad, but I think the pressure that is put on you to do well and achieve your target marks make them much worse and a lot more stressful.

Sometimes, when you are in the exam it can be hard to think of answers to questions that you know you know because of the atmosphere and pressures, and then when you walk out of the classroom and think about it, you all of a sudden know the answer to the question, or realise that you answered a question wrong, which can be infuriating.

One of my favourite school moments happened just a few weeks’ ago. I’ve been a member of the athletics team since year 8 and my favourite activities are the 100m sprint and the long jump.

Sadly, we’re not allowed to be in the team in year 11 as we’re told it will distract us from our GCSEs, and many of the exams take place during competition season, so we decided to have a group photo after our last tournament. We all clambered onto the high jump mat but none of us could stand up properly and we were all falling over each other. It was a bittersweet moment as we were having so much fun but we knew it would be the last time we were all together as a team. That photo will help me remember all the good times we had together.

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Molly Pick is looking forward to seeing all her friends again when the new term starts

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At the double

Once the heart of the coalmining industry, the villages of Kiveton and Wales are now very much forward-thinking and a great alternative to the city centre. Phoebe Seymour looks at what’s on offer.

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ike salt and pepper or Ant and Dec, one cannot talk about Kiveton (or Kiveton Park, as it is more formally known) without mentioning neighbouring village Wales.

The two villages were once the industrial powerhouses responsible for much of the coal in Britain with a mining history that dates all the way back to the 16th century.

Kiveton’s industrial history also has strong links with cricket and football. Kiveton Park Colliery Cricket Club was formed in 1879 and has been a member of the Bassetlaw and District Cricket League since 1904.

Kiveton Park Football Club started around the same time in 1892 and the club has played in the FA Cup on numerous occasions. The small village is also a hothouse for a number of notable figures in football, as it is the birthplace of football manager Herbert Chapman, who is said to be the man who made Arsenal Football Club what it is today, and his brother Harry, who went on to play for Sheffield Wednesday in the early 1900s.

These days, the long history of these quaint villages is evident in the pit winding wheel based at the old Waleswood colliery, the gothic clock tower of the old colliery offices and the Elizabethanstyle buildings, which can be identified by their white walls and

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black wooden beams. Kiveton Park railway station, built in 1849, is both a historic site and another way to reach Kiveton and Wales from both Sheffield and Rotherham.

Like any great country settlement, it’s an attractive destination for pub-goers, with an ale trail that includes The Lord Conyer’s Hotel, The Forge and The Waleswood.

All that pub-trekking can work up a hunger and there are a number of restaurants to choose from along Wales Road, as well as a number of cafes and coffee shops in the area.

If you’d rather get active, the surrounding areas of Kiveton and Wales offer much more than football and cricket, with nearby Rother Valley Country Park providing a number of sports including golf and water sports.

If it’s a new outfit for a special occasion you’re after, there are a number of independent boutiques, bridal stores and even wedding services such as florists and transport companies.

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Traditionals

Rother Valley Golf Centre Offering an 18-hole course (prices starting at £10), a three-par course, a driving range and a fully licensed bar and restaurant, Rother Valley Golf Centre is one of the only sites in South Yorkshire that has all the facilities to transform you from a beginner into an able golf player.

Reduced prices for under-18s are also available at the centre along with junior golf classes being run throughout the summer.

Rother Valley Golf Centre is very family-friendly and encourages everyone, of any age, to come and try their hand at this challenging sport.

So whether you are looking for a new activity for the kids or to pick up a new hobby yourself, there’s plenty of options at the picturesque golf course based in the heart of Rother Valley Country Park.

Mansfield Road, Wales Bar, Sheffield, S26 5PQ Tel: 0114 247 3000 www.rothervalleygolfcentre.co.uk

Traditionals are true purveyors of fine food. This little shop in the heart of Kiveton Park brings back memories of a bygone era, when food was proper food with a real homely taste made with honest ingredients.

Owners Debs and Steve make the perfect culinary match, as Debs is a baking fanatic selling her handmake cakes and bakes daily, while Steve is classically trained as a chef. Steve has worked in some of England’s finest hotels and awardwinning restaurants, so you can expect a great range of made-to-order sandwiches and healthy lunch boxes.

They provide everything from birthday cakes to catering for events, as well as a selection of sugar-free and glutenfree products made with passion.

This, combined with their determination to provide a great service and support local suppliers and businesses, means that Traditionals will easily be able to keep the traditions of natural, healthier eating and a personal shopping experience alive.

They offer event and outside catering for any occasion.

55 Wales Road, Kiveton Park, Sheffield, S26 6RA Tel: 01909 515475 www.traditionalsshop.co.uk

Sheffield Cable Waterski Why not try kneeboarding, waterskiing or wakeboarding with the kids this summer? 8-12 year old's can join the Saturday morning Junior Riders Club (only £20 including kit), whilst over 12’s can learn during normal opening hours (12- under 16 yr old's £17 per session) – book over the phone on 01142 511717 for busy times and for the best deals, or turn up at reception on the day.

If you’re more of a spectator when it comes to sports, the monthly Ten Feet High Series competition, features five categories including professional, intermediate and rookies, which are split into three age groups including an eight to 12 category.

With the lake based at Rother Valley only a five-minute drive from Kiveton and Wales, you can split your day between perusing the village shops and watching all the action unfold at the next Ten Feet High competition on 15 August or watch the final on 19 September.

To find out more about learning how to kneeboard, waterski or wakeboard or the Ten Feet High Series, visit www.sheffieldcablewaterski.com.

Rother Valley Country Park, Mansfield Road, Wales Bar, Sheffield, S26 5PQ Tel: 0114 251 1717 www.sheffieldcablewaterski.com

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First 4 Flowers

Aston Springs Farm Aston Springs Farm is a great place to visit if you have a love of animals and the outdoors, as well as a desire for good quality fresh produce from your local community.

Aston Springs is a working pig and poultry farm that now includes a herd of deer, highland cattle, donkeys, alpacas and much more.

Enjoy a coffee and cake in the onsite restaurant, get creative in the paint-a-pot studio, take a stroll on the farm trail or visit the shop to buy free-range eggs, rare-breed pork, jams and Bradwells ice cream.

You can even celebrate your child’s birthday with their ‘animal magic parties’, enrol them in a hands-on young farmer day or join their Saturday morning farm club. Visit www.astonspringsfarm.co.uk for more details.

Mansfield Road, Aston, S26 5PQ Tel: 0114 287 6699 www.astonspringsfarm.co.uk

Wales Jubilee Sports & Social Club When Gary took over the Wales Jubilee Sports and Social Club, they only had 130 members. Two years on, this has risen to a whopping 410 members. It is only £3 to become a member, but everyone is welcome to visit.

They pride themselves on being a community, familyfriendly establishment, hosting many events throughout the year including a number of charity fundraisers. There’s an event to suit everyone, with live acts and bingo every Saturday and Sunday and new and up-and-coming bands playing every Friday night.

The recently refurbished, 200-capacity concert room is available for hire, so is perfect for special occasions including weddings and birthdays. The centre also has a smaller, 100-capacity room with its own bar and rooms available for community groups and organisations including dancing, slimming classes and corporate events.

Check their Facebook page for all upcoming events, including the family-fun music festival, Wales Stock.

School Road, Wales, Sheffield, S26 5QG Tel: 01909 773652

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This high quality, great value, independent florist in Kiveton Park creates exotic, contemporary, 'just picked look' and traditional designs using only the best quality British-grown and imported flowers.

They cater for all occasions including birthdays, wedding anniversaries, weddings and pay particular attention to detail with funeral flowers, creating many bespoke, personalised tributes for loved ones. If you see their facebook page @first4flowers, this is regularly updated with many of the designs created by the team.

They have a huge selection of flowers delivered on a daily basis and it is well worth a visit to see the vast fresh flower display. Specialising in British Grown flowers all year round, Julie has sourced flowers from local growers in Derbyshire, Yorkshire, and further afield in Sussex, Cornwall and Lincolnshire.

Their reliable personal delivery service is available every day except Sunday (unless it's Mother's Day) and they deliver by hand locally up to 15 miles from the shop. This is a huge area covering Rotherham, Sheffield, Worksop and Chesterfield. Flowers can also be sent nationally and internationally through a reliable florist relay system through First 4 Flowers.

Julie and the team are more than happy to help you with any floral requirements, so just give them a call or place an order online for delivery or 'click and collect' in store.

67 Wales Road, Kiveton Park, Sheffield, S26 6RA Tel: 01909 281434. www.first-4-flowers.co.uk

Rother Valley Country Park The idyllic Rother Valley Country Park is a great place to enjoy the outdoors this summer with plenty of events and activities to watch or take part in.

Junior rangers – aimed at 9-14 year olds – will be run throughout the summer for children who enjoy being outdoors and want to learn about the environment. Rother Valley’s Miniature Train, which goes from the main car park to the main lake and back, will also return this summer. Adventure Valley (formerly known as Playdales) is open daily and has swings, slides and much more for children aged 12 years and under to enjoy.

Bring your own barbecue, play outdoor games or watch the water sports and events as they take place. The park is a beautiful 750-acre open space to let the children run around and have fun.

Mansfield Road, Wales Bar, Sheffield, S26 5PQ Tel: 0114 247 1452. www.rothervalleycountrypark.co.uk www.regionalmagazine.co.uk

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PROMOTIONROTHER VALLEY GOLF CENTRE

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The course offers a challenge for golfers of all abilities

A round of golf is a fun, affordable way to spend a warm summer’s day – perfect for the whole family.

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hile the six-week holidays provide a chance for families to spend some real quality time together, for parents, coming up with new ways of keeping their little ones engaged and entertained is no easy feat.

Located in the heart of Rother Valley Country Park – which has lots of leisure activities and spectacular views of the surrounding countryside – Rother Valley Golf Centre boasts an 18-hole Blue Monster course, a nine-hole par-three course and a 26-bay floodlit driving range, meaning there’s something for all the family.

While the 18-hole course offers plenty of hills and a fair challenge for any intermediate players, the short course is ideal for children or beginners, and includes a large and a small-size option on each hole, which is particularly great for children, who may find the small holes too much of a challenge. This nine-hole course is available to play from as little as £3 per child and £4 per adult.

For those looking to improve their swing, wanting to let off steam, or for beginners trying to grasp the basics, the driving range provides the ideal setting. At just £1 for 20 balls, you can get a lot of affordable practice in.

After working up an appetite on the course, players can refuel in the bar and restaurant. From sandwiches and snacks, to more hearty meals, as well as a great variety of drinks to enjoy, there’s no better place to sit back and relax. With stunning views over the golf course and Sheffield beyond, Rother Valley is also the perfect venue for conferences, parties,

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societies and special occasions. Whatever the occasion, you can be assured of an excellent venue and quality service from their friendly staff.

There’s even an onsite shop, which offers a fabulous selection of quality merchandise from many leading brands.

The centre offers a variety of memberships but also welcomes anyone to come along to pay and play for the day (prices start from £10 per person). Those playing on the 18hole course are required to bring your own clubs and wear the correct attire.

A round of golf is a fun, affordable way to spend a warm summer’s day, and with so much on offer at Rother Valley Golf Centre the whole family is guaranteed to be kept entertained.

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Start a new activity this September Looking for a fun and challenging activity for your child this September? Drama schools offer a lively environment to build confidence, have fun and make new friends.

Besides the obvious benefits of some physical activity and time away from screen games, children learn to communicate their ideas confidently, handle social situations and get some useful skills for life. Having the challenge of putting on shows helps them work as a team and gives them the confidence to perform in front of audiences.

Local schools, such as Stagecoach, give children the chance to perform in professional theatres, and also take exams which will help them if they decide to pursue any aspect of performing arts once they leave school.

Performing arts can be a wonderful hobby, and for some, a career.

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Insect count Angus Hunter of the Sheffield City Council ecology unit led a bio-blitz insect count in Crystal Peaks Meadow. This public event was organised by countryside planning officer Karl Knight and Sheffield Landscape Trust. Angus recorded over 50 species for the local biological records that feed into the national bio-diversity records.

New members and players wanted It’s been 30 years since Mosborough Rugby Union Football Club (RUFC) first began bringing together local players with a fantastic team spirit. Now, they’re looking for new members and new players of all ages to join their senior, junior and mini teams, which are based at Mosborough Miners Welfare Club. For more information, search for ‘Mosborough rugby club’ on Google. To enquire about joining a team see their advert on page 39.

Torrential downpour can’t dampen community spirit When the heavens opened at a small charity fundraiser, organiser Donna Pyne’s heart sank thinking all her hard work in organising the street party and BBQ would be washed away. But it would take more than a downpour to dishearten the 50-plus revellers that braved the weather and the event raised just under £500. This brings the total that Donna has raised through various charity events to almost £3,000.

Richmond-based Donna was inspired to raise funds for Cancer Research and St Luke’s hospice after losing close friend and neighbour Betty Wright to cancer and seeing many friends and family touched by the disease – even her own mum suffered breast cancer but thankfully survived. Betty was cared for at St Luke’s until she lost her battle.

Donna’s next challenge is the St Luke’s Night Strider on Saturday 17 October. Sheffield’s first night-time walk will see thousands of people take to the streets for a half marathon or 10k through the city centre. For more information visit www.stlukeshospice.org.uk/events.

Butterfly walk Roger Butterfield, assistant ecologist with the city ecology unit, led the annual Butterfly Walk through Waterthorpe Flower Meadows. The public event was arranged by countryside planning officer Karl Knight and Sheffield Landscape Trust.

Photo of small tortoiseshell butterfly by Peter Wolstenholme

Festival of Food and Drink 2015 Now in its third year, the Festival of Food and Drink returns to Clumber Park on Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 September with top quality food and drink producers, artisan specialists and food experts.

Enjoy the celebrity cookery theatre with famous faces such as BBC’s Masterchef judge John Torode doing live demonstrations, interactive classes for both children and adults from the School of Artisan Food, book signings, a children’s play area, live music, and the Beautiful Things gift and homewares marquee.

Tickets start from just £6 in advance, including free parking, with free entry for children aged six years and under. Family tickets are also available. For more information, visit www.festivaloffoodanddrink.co.uk.

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IMAGEFASHION RIGHT: Look fabulous on cooler days with this gorgeous Basler jacket. Izzi of Baslow, Radcliffe House, Baslow, DE45 1SR. Tel: 01246 582500

RIGHT: Make a splash with this gorgeous creation by Sarah Santos. ZuZu, 274 Sharrow Vale Road, Sheffield, S11 8ZH. Tel: 0114 2668427.

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RIGHT: Brighten up your dress collection with this striking piece by Riani. Sister, 409 Ecclesall Road, Sheffield S11 8PG. Tel: 0114 267 1330

This stunning Carla Ruiz dress is now in stock at Blanc – the brand’s exclusive stockist in Chesterfield. Blanc, 131 Chatsworth Road, Chesterfield, S40 2AH. Tel: 01246 767454.

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ABOVE: This beautiful set by Marie Jo is the perfect match for summer dresses. Eleanor Rose, Unit 2C, 131 Chatsworth Road, Chesterfield, S40 2AP. Tel: 01246 55177

RIGHT: Step into summer with these Fenwick shoes from Barker’s creative collection. Charles Brooks Shoes, 241 Fulwood Road, Sheffield, S10 3BA. Tel: 0114 268 0590 The Masai Clothing Company is the go-to brand for floaty summer cover-ups.

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You’ll be greeted with a smile at Woodbrook, but the wind can play havoc with your round

A sense of history Just outside Dublin you’ll find stunning links courses steeped in tradition that offer a challenge to all types of golfer. John Murphy put them to the test.

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ne of the great pleasures of visiting older, well-established golf clubs is absorbing the sense of history that pervades both clubhouse and course.

One perfect example of this is Woodbrook Golf Club just outside Dublin. Black and white framed photographs of star golfers from a bygone era line the corridors: there’s Dai Rees playing at Woodbrook, Peter Thompson, Max Faulkener, Brian Barnes, Neil Coles and many more.

The sense of tradition extends to the grand clubhouse too, where the course director mentions with a smile to a visitor that the rule for adults is the same as it is for juniors – no hats in the clubhouse please. His charming Irish delivery means both official and visitor laugh and share a drink.

At Woodbrook the sense of eccentric history is reinforced by the actual design of the clubhouse – it was formerly a cricket pavilion and bears testimony to the course’s founder Sir Stanley Cochrane’s great love of the sport. A cricket bell, which tolled at the start and finish of play, now hangs in the bar.

The course is very special. It is situated on an oasis of land with fantastic views of the Irish Sea on one side and the green haze of the imposing Dublin and Wicklow mountains on the other. The first nine are away from the sea but the back nine play out along the striking coast-line of breakers and sand.

As it is a flat course you know where you are playing to on just about every hole, which is a relief when compared to some more modern stadia courses. There is an impressive run of holes after the turn which stretch as far as you can see along the coast – yards of verdant green populated by flags swirling in the wind.

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Wicklow is perched on a rugged cliff top with stunning views over the Irish Sea

And being flat, the wind does have an impact on the course.

When it blows from the north nine holes are affected, including three out of the last four. When it’s from the south five holes, including three tough par 5s on the back nine, become very tough long holes. A severe crosswind from the east will affect every hole and make Woodbrook’s unusual configuration of five par 3s and five par 5s an even harder course to master.

Woodbrook is just ten miles from Dublin and well worth the short journey. Green fees range from €45 to €50, which represents excellent value to play on a course graced by the likes of Christy O’Connor Jnr who won the Irish Open there in 1975.

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ironically also a link to the famous Christy O’Connor golfing family, is the spectacular Royal Dublin Golf Club.

Christy O’Connor Snr joined Royal Dublin in 1959 as club professional and is still associated with the club. His eagle-birdieeagle finish to win the Carroll’s International at Royal Dublin in 1966 still ranks as the finest finish to any Irish professional golf tournament. There is a plaque on the course to mark this achievement and the grand clubhouse has a special Christy O’Connor room to commemorate the famous Irish man’s prowess as a golfing legend, confirmed by his induction into the World Golf Hall of Fame in 2009.

The course was established 130 years ago on a spit of land, Bull Island in Dublin Bay, and is attached to the mainland by a couple of bridges and is designed very much in a traditional links style.

The famous golf architect Harry Colt (who designed Sheffield’s Hallamshire course) was responsible for the design after the First World War and more recently Martin Hawtree undertook a major €4.5million re-design to adapt the course to the more modern game. This was completed in 2006. Four hundred yards were added to the par 72 course which now exceeds 7,269 yards and the greens were re-contoured to raise them and create run off areas.

The changes have helped the course to be ranked 13 out of 58 True Irish Links as published in a recent survey and ensured that the Irish Amateur Open returned to the course. Again it is relatively flat and exposed to the vagaries of the wind with the majority of the holes being visible tee to green. It’s an enjoyable test of golf without being as intimidating as other links courses such as Ballybunnion or Lahinch. Green fees range from €75 to €150 depending on time of year but special rates are available. Check www.theroyaldublingolfclub.com for details.

Another course to be enjoyed in the area is Wicklow, which is perched on a rugged cliff top with stunning views over the Irish Sea with Wicklow mountains forming a spectacular backdrop.

Holes stretch around a relatively new clubhouse with each one presenting a unique challenge as the gradient of the cliffs mean there is

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plenty of run on the ball and difficult angles to negotiate.

The course was founded in 1904 and re-developed in 1991 as a par 71 with three par 5s and four par 3s. The signature hole is the daunting sixth where players are required to drive across the sea from a tee perched on a promontory across to the fairway beyond.

Views are spectacular and golf could really be secondary to the fine walk.

The clubhouse is very sociable and welcoming with a buzzing atmosphere and a strong social calendar. It’s situated only half an hour from Dublin so a trip is strongly recommended, especially with green fees at around €30. More details are available at www.wicklowgolfclub.ie.

If Dublin is not your destination then the Glenview Hotel in Delgany, Glen of The Downs, is an excellent base from where the three courses and others can be explored along with the stunning scenery of the Glen and the Wicklow mountains.

On the other hand a golfing trip in the Wicklow area can easily be combined with a break in the capital. Dublin has many attractions such as tours of the Guinness Brewery and Jamesons Distillery.

One new attraction is the Teeling Whiskey Distillery in the Newmarket area. It is the first distillery to be opened in Dublin in 125 years and is the only operational one in the city. The business specialises in the release of small batch, imaginatively created, craft whiskies which can be sampled on highly informative tours starting at €14 to include tastings and cocktails. For more information at www.teelingwhiskey.com.

Factbox: Irish Ferries now offers up to 16 crossings of the Irish Sea daily, with a fleet of four superb ships including the only genuine ‘fastcraft’ between the UK and Ireland, the twin-hulled catamaran Dublin Swift which takes as little as one hour and 49 minutes to cross from Holyhead to Dublin.

We sailed on Irish Ferries’ flagship Ulysses, which, at almost 51 tonnes, is the largest and best-equipped ship in the Irish Sea. Cruise-ferry fares start at £79 each way for car and driver, with no extra charges for carrying golf clubs or any other baggage in the car. Additional passengers in the same car are from £30 each way.

Irish Ferries can also package up stays at selected hotels, B&Bs and cottages to create great value self-drive holidays. More details at www.irishferries.com.

Other useful sites: www.ireland.com/golf & www.discoverireland.ie/golf

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Turning over a new leaf Alfa Romeo has unveiled a serious contender to the BMW 3-Series, Audi A4 and Mercedes-Benz C-Class – and boy does it look good.

The Giulia, the long-awaited successor to the 159, is dripping with Italian style and elegance but has lots more to make you sit up and take note. For a start, it’s rear-wheel drive (all-wheel drive will also be available) with perfect 50/50 weight distribution; a strong indication that it will drive as good as it looks. This is aided by the use of carbon fibre, aluminium and plastic, giving the car an extraordinary weight-to-power ratio.

The Giulia will launch in 2016 with the flagship Quadrifoglio version, a 510hp behemoth which utilises a state-of-the-art six cylinder turbo petrol engine with Ferrari-inspired technologies.

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Dynamic improvements

A new class of MINI Although larger than its predecessor, the biggest changes to the new MINI Clubman have been made under the bonnet with the introduction of new TwinPower Turbo Technology engines.

Three units will be available from launch, the MINI Cooper Clubman, the MINI Cooper D Clubman and the MINI Cooper S Clubman, with prices starting from £19,995.

A choice of two petrol engines with three or four cylinders will be offered alongside a four-cylinder diesel. Six-speed manual transmissions will be offered as standard although a new eight-speed Steptronic transmission will be available as an option on the MINI Cooper D and MINI Cooper S Clubman.

All cars will come with MINI’s highly acclaimed Navigation System as standard, exemplifying the high levels of equipment across the range.

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Mercedes-Benz’s change of direction for it’s A-Class proved to be a gamble worth taking – and now they’ve unveiled a new version of the sporty hatchback.

Lookswise you’ll be hard pushed to notice any difference; it’s inside where the changes have been made. The biggest improvement is perhaps the introduction of DYNAMIC SELECT, which allows the driver to change the car’s characteristics at the touch of a button. The engine, transmission, suspension, steering and air conditioning are all tuned to fit with one of the selected driving modes – Comfort, Sport, Eco and Individual.

There’ll be four petrol engines and four diesel engines, the latter of which includes a new 109hp A180 d with CO2 emissions of just 89g/km. If performance is more your thing, there’ll also be a 381hp Mercedes-AMG A45 4MATIC – the world’s most powerful compact sports model.

Brand icon The Mazda MX-5 has long been considered one of the best – if not the best – value-for-money roadsters on the market.

And now it just got even better.

The all-new model, characterised by rearwheel drive, perfect 50/50 weight distribution and more comfort and technology than ever before, was launched at the recent Goodwood Festival of Speed.

It’s shorter, lower and wider than its predecessor as well as lighter. Two SKY ACTIV-G petrol engines – a 1.5-litre 131ps and 2.0-litre 160ps – will be available along with five trim levels. All models feature LED headlights, alloy wheels and a six-speed manual gearbox.

Jeremy Thomson, Mazda Motors UK managing director, said: “The MX-5 is Mazda’s brand icon and it embodies all that is great about our products. Its fun to drive character has strengthened the bond between Mazda and its customers for 25 years.”

The new MX-5 will continue to offer value for money, with prices ranging from £18,495 to £23,295.

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At SWAG, the furniture clearance warehouse in Darnall, you won’t find a glamorous showroom. Neither will you find a team of intimidating salesmen in shiny suits. Instead, you’ll find a huge furniture clearance warehouse stacked with mountains of good quality, great value, branded furniture.

Owner Dave Perkins and his team have been trading for 15 years and moved to the Darnall warehouse eight years ago, when their growing success meant they were in need of larger premises. The warehouse, which can be best described as a treasure trove, boasts two acres to roam and up to 2,000 pieces of furniture to choose from. There’s something for every customer and every room of your home at SWAG. There’s a variety of pieces on show, including over 100 different beds and bed frames, over 200 sofas, 50 TV stands, 70 dining sets and over 100 readymade wardrobes.

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Their stock is predominantly solid oak wood and factory made, meaning it is much stronger than flat-packed sets. And because all their furniture is already made up and in stock, they specialise in next day deliveries right to your door. Just pay a small deposit and pay in full once your goods are safely delivered.

Although SWAG has a website for you to peruse their products, Dave and his team encourage their customers to come and see their fantastic range of one-off pieces for themselves. All their furniture is end-of-season stock from department stores and well-known outlets, so you get highquality products for excellent value for money. SWAG’s stock changes daily, so take advantage of their great offers today.

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Dave’s no frills approach to business means he can pass on great savings to his customers. At SWAG there are no gimmicks, just honest deals.

Visit their warehouse Monday to Saturday, 9am to 5pm (with free car parking available) to view their brilliant branded furniture at low prices. Dave and his team look forward to meeting you.

SWAG 329 Coleford Road, Darnall, Sheffield, S9 5PE Tel: 0114 256 1975 www.sheffielddiscountfurniture.co.uk

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