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JAN2015CONTENTS FEATURES 18 Reel love

The home front...

During the dark winter months keep your home looking lovely with these tips designed to bring the outside inside. P14

Who said romance was dead? Here are seven of the best Hollywood relationships ever forged on-screen

28 Shape up and lose it

Have you ever wondered how best to drop the pounds and stay active at your specific age?

True romance...

Fancy cuddling up in front of a romantic movie this Valentine’s Day? We look at some real life Hollywood love stories. P18

30 New year, new you Want to start the new year by losing weight? Our experts are here to help

50 Travel

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Looking good...

Treat yourself to a new winter wardrobe with fashions from the region’s finest local independent outlets. P44

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Chris Wilson gets off the beaten track and discovers that Washingborough Hall makes an ideal base for exploring historic Lincoln

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IMAGEVALENTINE’S

To Have and Have Not (1944) Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall "We'll have a lot of fun together." So Humphrey Bogart told his 19-year-old co-star before shooting this masterful war drama.

The star had never dated a leading lady and the young actress had never been in a film before, but their relationship became one of Hollywood's most famous love affairs. Despite a 25-year age gap and Bogart already being married, the couple wed in 1945 and stayed together until his death in 1957.

Words: Hannah Pearson

REEL LOVE Who said romance was dead? Here are seven of the best Hollywood relationships ever forged on-screen.

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t has been said that ‘life imitates art’ and never is this more true than on the silver screen.

Hollywood doesn't get any more romantic or voyeuristic than those movies that sparked passionate, off-camera love affairs. From epic war films to comic book heroes, this crop of films saw sparks flying more furiously off-screen than on.

And while most celebrity rendezvous last about as long as the film première after-party, these Hollywood couples have proven to have staying power both personally and professionally in the fickle world of showbusiness.

So whether you’re cosying up on the sofa or cracking open a bottle of vino for one this Valentine’s Day, be inspired by these reel love stories.

Swing Shift (1984) Kurt Russell and Goldie Hawn Kurt Russell and Goldie Hawn met while filming The One and Only, Genuine, Original Family Band in 1968, but only began a relationship after they costarred in Swing Shift. The couple have been together since 1983 – although they haven’t tied the knot – and have raised four children together.

The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (1990-1996) Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith met in 1994 on the set of The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air when Jada auditioned to play Will's girlfriend on the show.

She may have missed out on the part but the couple married in 1997 and have two children together, Jaden and Willow, who are fast becoming famous in their own right.

‘Hollywood doesn't get any more romantic or voyeuristic than those movies that sparked passionate, off-camera love affairs.’

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Daredevil (2003) Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner Bennifer 2.0 met on the set of Pearl Harbor in 2001 but didn't start dating until 2004, after playing comic book hero and heroine Daredevil and Elektra. During filming, Affleck rescued his co-star from a stunt gone wrong and Garner found her very own superhero. They married a year later and now have three children.

Mr. & Mrs. Smith (2005) Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie One of the more controversial on-set meetings, Brad was married to Jennifer Aniston when he met Angelina on the set of Mr. & Mrs. Smith. The fictional couple who are hired to kill one another morphed into the ultimate real-life super couple, Brangelina. They married last year and are raising six children together.

Dream House (2011) Daniel Craig and Rachel Weisz Possibly one of the most secret celebrity love stories, Daniel Craig and Rachel Weisz were friends for years but started dating in 2010 when they co-starred in Dream House. The psychological thriller may have received poor reviews and low box office results but the couple went on to marry, with just four guests attending the private ceremony and the rest of the world oblivious to their romance.

The Place Beyond The Pines (2012) Ryan Gosling and Eva Mendes Hollywood’s golden couple started dating in 2011 when they co-starred in American crime drama The Place Beyond The Pines. Frequently voted as one of the most beautiful and successful A-list couples, Ryan and Eva welcomed a baby girl last year. www.regionalmagazine.co.uk

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IMAGEVALENTINE’S DAY

If you are looking for a venue for that special Valentine’s Day meal, we’ve got it covered.

THE FOOD OF LOVE BEST WESTERN PLUS Aston Hall Hotel BEST WESTERN PLUS Aston Hall Hotel is a fabulous venue for any occasion and is particularly impressive at this romantic time of year.

Surrounded by 55 acres of beautiful gardens, the grand hotel – with parts dating back to 1772 – is the perfect setting for a wedding with style and elegance.

Celebrate Valentine’s Day with your loved one at Aston Hall on Friday 13 February, with a three-course meal and disco. Or enjoy a romantic meal on Saturday 14 February, with a scrumptious threecourse menu, available from 5pm-9.30pm.

The restaurant has a selection of mouth-watering menus, delicious drinks and fantastic entertainment, making it the perfect place to celebrate. Accommodation packages are available.

Worksop Road, Aston, Sheffield, S26 2EE Tel: 0114 287 2309 www.astonhallhotel.co.uk

The Old Rectory When you pass under the stone arch of the old coach house to the front of the fine old Georgian rectory, you will know you have found your perfect wedding or party venue.

Greet your guests down the red carpet, through the French windows into the fine Georgian Bramley lounge. Mingle with your guests over a glass of Buck’s Fizz or Pimms in the large Ballifield drawing room before eating in the main hall, which later becomes the perfect location for evening entertainment.

This venue has a choice of rooms to hire, with capacities ranging from five to 150 people and free parking onsite. The excellent catering team can put together fantastic menus for sit down meals or hot and cold buffets.

The Old Rectory 402b Handsworth Road, Handsworth, Sheffield, S13 9BZ Tel: 0114 269 2537 www.orh.org.uk

The British Oak

Akhtars

A purveyor of fine wines, craft beers and traditional British food, The British Oak delivers home-cooked food and drinks with a twist.

Their award-winning pies, famous ham hocks, delicious vegetarian dishes and ever-changing specials are all sourced as locally as possible and handmade in-house.

This Valentine’s Day, The British Oak will be running a special sharing menu alongside their normal menu. It will include a sharing starter, sharing main course and an assiette of chocolate and strawberry desserts.

There will also be fizz on offer to ensure there is something to delight everyone's taste buds.

Akhtars has been treating the people of Killamarsh to the very best Indian cuisine for over 15 years. With a range of favourite dishes on offer – which use only the freshest meat and chicken breast – the Akhtars menu now also features grills and steaks, cooked on a charcoal grill. This authentic Indian restaurant has been delivering great food with friendly service for years and is very popular – booking is advisable.

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While the old adage ‘eat less, do more’ is one of the best ways to keep fit and trim, have you ever wondered how best to drop the pounds and stay active at your specific age?

We’ve compiled the best tips and tricks to keep you and your family fit and healthy throughout your lifetime.

KIDS Food Annabel Karmel is the doyenne of children’s cooking.

Over the last 20 years, she has sold more than 4million copies of her 37 cookbooks, which focus on every stage of a child’s development. If you have fussy little eaters who hate the idea of fresh vegetables, Annabel’s hidden vegetable sauce is the perfect way to disguise veggies while giving your children a tasty, nutritious meal. This sauce is perfect with pasta, as a pizza topping or simply served alongside meat. This recipe – and many more – is available at www.annabelkarmel.com.

Hidden vegetable sauce Ingredients 2 tbsp light olive oil 1 garlic clove, crushed 1 medium onion, peeled and finely chopped 100g carrots, peeled and grated 50g courgette, grated 50g button mushrooms, sliced 1 tsp balsamic vinegar 400g passata 1 tsp soft brown sugar 1 vegetable stock cube dissolved in 400ml boiling water A handful of fresh basil leaves, torn Salt and freshly ground black pepper Method 1 Heat the oil in a pan, add the crushed garlic and sauté for a few seconds, then add the onion and sauté for a further 2 minutes.

2 Add the carrots, courgette and mushrooms and sauté for 4 minutes, stirring occasionally.

3 Add the balsamic vinegar and cook for 1 minute.

4 Stir in the passata and sugar, cover and simmer for 8 minutes.

5 Add the vegetable stock and cook for 2 minutes, stirring continuously.

6 Add the basil and season to taste.

7 Transfer to a blender and blitz until smooth.

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Fitness If your child is not naturally active and struggles to find the energy to run around as much as their friends or siblings, don’t despair. The key is making energetic activities fun – if they’re having a good time, they won’t feel like they’re being forced into exercise that they’re not comfortable with. Activity Sheffield (www.sheffield.gov.uk) offers a huge range of activities for kids – Zumbatonic, dodgeball, rounders, street dance and gymnastics are just a few – so whatever they’re into they can find something to get involved in.

If a little extra help is needed, Zest on Upperthorpe Road has a fantastic Children’s Weight Management Service for seven- to 15-year-olds. This 12week programme comprises a weekly one hour group session on healthy eating followed by an hour of activity. Visit www.zestcommunity.co.uk for information. www.regionalmagazine.co.uk

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TEENS Food There’s no way you can keep track of everything your teenager consumes while they’re at school, at college or out with friends.

But you can lead by example and maintain a healthy home life with filling breakfasts and homemade evening meals. Teaching them to cook their own meals will also be hugely beneficial if they’re going to live away for university or moving in with friends and will ensure unhealthy salt-laden ready meals are a last resort rather than a daily occurrence.

Fitness Team sports are a great way for teenagers to keep fit, have fun and socialise outside of their usual friendship groups. But, if your son or daughter is self conscious or worried that sport will interfere with their school work and social life, there are loads of at-home options that can keep your teen fit without taking up too much time. With thousands of celebrity fitness DVDs – there’s even a Made in Chelsea version – they can fit in some activity without having to leave the house or sacrifice other commitments.

ADULTS Food

ELDERLY Food To maintain a healthy lifestyle as you get older, it’s important to choose a vitaminrich diet. The body’s ability to absorb key nutrients decreases with age so ensure that – where possible – you are consuming the correct balance. Essential vitamins such as B12, folic acid, calcium, vitamin D, potassium, magnesium, fibre and omega-3 fats. Many of these are found in fresh fruit and vegetables, eggs, milk, fish and meat so aim to eat as many unprocessed foods as possible. If you struggle to incorporate all the necessary nutrients into the foods you eat, consider taking a supplement or multi-vitamin to boost your daily intake.

There are thousands of diets available for those looking to lose weight and shape up.

Atkins, 5:2 and Dukan have had their fair share of the headlines in recent years and do work for many. But, if lowering your calorie intake to just 500 two days a week or cutting out whole food groups fills you with dread, there is a simpler alternative.

Assess your current eating plan and change any fat or carb-heavy meals and snacks to healthier options. Then assign one day a week to your ‘treat’ day, when you can eat whatever you like. By eating well most of the time and knowing that for one day a week you can pig out, you’ll be more motivated to stick to your plan and will enjoy those treats even more when you do have them.

Fitness Fitness Swimming is a great pastime for any age but it’s particularly beneficial to older people whose joints and bones aren’t up to running or a strenuous gym session.

Water is around 800 times denser than air so even a gentle swim can burn more than 200 calories in just half an hour. The rhythmic action is calming and it can also improve psychological well being, balance blood pressure and normalise pulse rate.

Sheffield is fortunate to boast a variety of swimming pools across the city, including SIV’s Heeley Pool, Springs Leisure Centre, Ponds Forge and Westfield Sports Centre, which offer a range of sessions for fun, fitness, socialising and relaxation. To find your nearest pool, call 0330 333 0555 or visit www.swimsheffield.co.uk. www.regionalmagazine.co.uk

For many adults, the biggest obstacle to improving their fitness is time. With work, family life and socialising, exercise is often last on the to-do list. But there is a solution.

More than two million people worldwide have downloaded the 7 Minute Workout App, which contains 12 high-intensity, 30second bodyweight exercises with a ten second rest between each one. You can perform the workout at home and need no specialist equipment, making it the ideal way to get fit in no time.

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IMAGENEW YEAR, NEW YOU

Time to shape up Want to start the new year by losing weight? Our experts are here to help.

SLIMMING WORLD According to NHS Choices, around seven million of us will make a New Year’s resolution to improve our health after overindulging at Christmas – and losing weight is top of our list, above giving up smoking, getting fit and drinking less alcohol.

Luckily for anyone looking to lose weight in 2015, Slimming World has streamlined its Extra Easy plan and local Slimming World Consultant Angela says this means local slimmers will be able to achieve their New Year resolution with ease.

Angela, who runs the Beighton Slimming World groups, is excited about the changes.

She says: “Like many of our members, our Extra Easy eating plan has had a makeover for 2015 and is looking better than ever. It’s now simpler to follow and members will find it even easier to get off to a great start with their weight loss. There’s also a fab new way to boost your slimming power along your journey if you need it.”

For decades, Slimming World’s Food Optimising programme has shown members

that it’s possible to lose weight without being on a restrictive and faddy diet and to satisfy their appetite with healthy foods without counting, weighing or measuring everything you eat. Instead, slimmers are encouraged fill up on everyday foods – which Slimming World calls ‘Free Foods’ – like fruit and veg, pasta, rice, potatoes, lean meat and fish, which are filling yet naturally low in calories.

This year, Slimming World has used the latest research to identify the foods that are the lowest in energy density, so they'll really help to speed up weight loss (mostly vegetables and fruit) and those which are the most satisfying and filling (mostly protein and fibre-rich foods). By basing meals around these foods, members can super-charge their slimming campaign.

Alison Gibson Slimming World Team Developer 0114 2486857 07961 925293 slimwithali@aol.com

PLACES GYM Places Gym instructor, Sam Owen, and member, Matt Brown, discuss the benefits of personal training.

Matt Brown “Seven years ago, I was 12 stone and a 38” waist. I am now 10 stone with a 30” waist thanks to my new passion – the gym. Although I had lost weight, I still needed to improve my fitness levels and tone up. I met Sam when I had my induction to the club and it was there that I decided to take out personal training as I had never been to a gym before and Matt before his weight loss had very little knowledge of what to do.

“I have had three personal training sessions per week since joining in March and can certainly say that I am fitter, stronger, toned and have more self confidence. I can honestly say that I would not have achieved these things if it was not for Sam helping me.”

Sam Owen “Matt, you are an inspiration. You are dedicated, you work hard and you never fail to make a session. I have given you the tools but you are the one that puts in the hard work. Well done! It is an absolute pleasure working with you.”

Matt and gym instructor Sam Owen

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PROMOTIONFITNESS UNLIMITED

Beat the Christmas bloat and join Sheffield’s award-winning gym membership scheme this January.

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aten too many mince pies this Christmas? Spent too much time on the sofa watching festive TV? Well there’s no better time than January to beat the bloat and make fitness your number one resolution for 2015!

So why not shape up and shed that extra winter weight with Sheffield’s most popular health and fitness membership scheme – Fitness Unlimited?

Don’t just take our word for it! Fitness Unlimited won no less than four awards at the recent Health Club Awards, which were voted for by our 18,000 members.

Membership gets you unlimited access to gym, lane and leisure swimming and spa facilities, plus 300 fitness classes at six venues across Sheffield.

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English Institute of Sport Sheffield (EISS) or body combat at Hillsborough Leisure Centre.

There’s also Pilates at Springs Leisure Centre, HIIT (high intensive interval training) at Concord Sports Centre and swim fit at Ponds Forge International Sports Centre, to name a few.

So wherever you work or live, or whatever you enjoy doing, there’s a Fitness Unlimited venue for you.

By becoming a member, you can also join in the celebrations for Fitness Unlimited’s 15th birthday!

Now one of Sheffield’s biggest sporting success stories, Fitness Unlimited started out back in January 2000 with just three venues, a handful of fitness classes, a health suite and an athletics track. It has gone from strength to strength over the last 15 years, continuing to provide the biggest and best value membership in Sheffield.

Having sold approximately 150,000 memberships since its infancy, it is safe to say that Fitness Unlimited has played a major part in making the people of Sheffield healthier and more active.

The scheme is operated by Sheffield City Trust, whose primary role is to benefit the health and wellbeing of the people of Sheffield. Its charitable status means that any surplus income generated is ploughed back into facilities across the city. This has resulted in significant investment across Fitness Unlimited venues over the last 15 years.

More recent projects include a significant renovation at EIS Sheffield in 2013, the addition of a new gym at Heeley earlier this year, and a more recent revamp at Concord, which boasts the latest Unity Technology.

So, whether you just want to tone up or completely change your fitness regime, Fitness Unlimited’s multi-site membership has you covered.

Fitness Unlimited members also benefit from a rewards package, which grants up to 20 per cent discount on selected leisure activities, such as ice skating.

You can visit the venues as often as you want and take part in as many classes as you like.

With so much on offer, the hardest task will be deciding what activity to take up first.

Give Fitness Unlimited a go and see for yourself what it has to offer by visiting www.fitnessunlimited.co.uk.

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PROMOTIONPLACES GYM

After a major revamp and relaunch, Places Gym Health Club has everything you need for a whole new you.

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laces Gym Health Club, on Crystal Peaks Retail Park, has been undergoing some exciting changes of late and was relaunched as Places Gym in June 2014. Originally called Sam Jones, the club opened in 2000 and has offered low cost, high quality fitness options to the people of Sheffield for the past 15 years.

As well as being rebranded, the gym has also undergone a refurbishment, invested in updated gym equipment and introduced two simplified membership options.

The club is run by Places for People Leisure – it is the first Places Gym and the first of many in the UK. The upgrade began at the end of 2013 when the gym invested in £300,000 worth of new, state-of-the-art equipment. The upgraded club is truly impressive, with a separate indoor cycling room and large dedicated free weight, resistance and cardiovascular workout areas.

There is also a flexible functional space upstairs, a V Plate area and two large dance studios.

Places Gym has over 40 group exercise classes on offer every week. They include all the regulars you would expect like Piloxing and aerobics, as well as some exciting new additions like boxercise and FitSteps®, a dance fitness class created by the professionals at BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing.

New members will complete an induction with a personal trainer before using the equipment and these are booked online as part of the sign up process when joining through the website. And, no matter what time you visit, there are always

staff on-hand to help unlike some other low cost gyms.

Continuing their history of offering great value for money, there are new membership packages* in place for both new and existing members of Places Gym. The cheaper option is the gym only membership that allows unlimited access to the gym for £19.99 per month. Or for £34 a month, you can enjoy a full membership, which offers unlimited access to the gym plus all the group exercise classes.

Moving with the times, the recent building works have seen the gym’s reception removed and replaced with state-of-the-art fingerprint recognition entry pods. It’s now more secure and easier than ever to work out whenever you like.

Members must first register their fingerprint at the gym during their induction and then they are free to come and go as they please within opening hours.

Despite the changes, regular members will be pleased to hear that the Headlines Elite hair salon, Revive beauty studio, and Characters coffee shop have all remained at the new Places Gym and are all open to non-members.

Visit the new Places Gym website for more information and frequently asked questions, as induction bookings and membership sales are all done online now.

Places Gym will be open Monday to Friday 6.30am-10pm and Saturday to Sunday 8am-6pm.

Places Gym Crystal Peaks Retail Park, Waterthorpe, Sheffield, S20 7JJ Email: enquiries@places gymsheffield.co.uk www.placesgym.co.uk

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PROMOTIONTHE SITWELL ARMS

Soothe your mind and relax your body with a yoga class or beauty treatment at The Sitwell Arms, writes Fiona Barber.

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any of life’s demands can cause a build up of stress – particularly work, relationships and money problems.

And when we feel stressed, it can affect how we feel, think and behave. To ensure we remain physically and mentally well, combating this tension is essential.

It’s no secret that exercise has a positive effect on our brain and body, and in recent years the leisure industry has come up with all kinds of crazes to help us get fit, relax and unwind. But sometimes the oldest methods are the most effective.

Yoga, an ancient form of exercise known for boosting physical and mental wellbeing has become the activity of choice for many.

Despite being a yoga novice, when the opportunity arose to try out a class in the picturesque surroundings of The Sitwell Arms Hotel, I had to give it a go. dy I arrived at the class wearing my The Mind and Bo its facility is celebratingon Lycra leggings (which it turns out, tenth anniversary and are not a requirement) and ry ua br Fe 28 Saturday instructor Zoe Whiteley explained During Sunday 1 March. tastic we would be doing a flowing this weekend fan ers sequence – a form of yoga in which discounts and off will be available. postures are linked together using breathing techniques.

We began by relaxing and focusing on our breathing. I relaxed quickly and retained this sense of calm as we made our way through the various poses of happy baby, the plank position, the bridge, down dog and mountain.

Although I was the only beginner in the class, Zoe catered for all abilities by offering simple, standard and advanced options.

While the physical movements in yoga play a huge part, Zoe says it’s also very spiritual. “Yoga saved me and that’s why I’m so passionate about it, I’ve even written a book on my spiritual journey. It’s a very personal experience; each person who comes to my class can take what they want from it.”

There’s a great variety of classes to choose from at The Sitwell Arms Hotel, and if you do want to try something a little

unconventional, then new this year is piloxing – a dynamic combination of boxing and Pilates – taught by managing director Jo-Anne Oldfield.

Once my yoga experience was complete I was whisked upstairs to discover another kind of tranquillity courtesy of the Mind and Body facilities. Here, I was treated to a Dermalogica skin-specific facial by beautician Rebekah Clayton.

Before the treatment began I was asked to fill out a questionnaire about my skin type, which was used to tailor the products for me.

Rebekah then cleansed my face and neck and applied dermal clay cleanser, a deep-cleansing clay that purifies and refines, before working microfoliant into a froth and leaving it to get to work for a couple of minutes.

Then followed the pressure-point massage, which helps to relax and relieve tension-related headaches, and a sebumclearing masque – a cooling masque that made my skin feel minty-fresh.

The hour-long treatment concluded with an oil-controlling moisturiser and some night bright eye cream, to combat dark circles.

Leaving the candle-lit room I couldn’t help but be amazed by my new silky smooth face. I’ve had facials before but they usually leave my skin feeling oily – the skin specific treatment really is revolutionary and rounded off my Sitwell experience beautifully.

Visit www.sitwellarms.com for class timetables, a beauty price list and discount vouchers.

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Choice cuts – The Underwood’s Butcher’s Shop’s newest outlet is now open in Eckington supplying high-quality meats at everyday great prices.

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here’s a new butcher in town. If you’re looking for high quality fresh meats at everyday good prices then Underwood’s Butcher’s Shop is just for you!

Underwood’s recently opened their third outlet, on High Street, Eckington. You may recognise the name from their Dronfield, Woodhouse or Rotherham shops. If you haven’t called in already then what are you waiting for? There’s ample parking right outside the door.

You may recognise the location, which has been a butcher’s shop for well over 150 years and continues to this day.

Underwood’s have taken over the site following the retirement of Jeff Gaunt and after three weeks of refurbishment The Underwood’s Butcher’s Shop opened its doors with a new image and new facilities, without losing sight of keeping the traditional image, quality and exemplary personal service every high street butcher should have.

It really is worth a visit to see the impressive variety of products on offer. The range is extensive and includes everything you would expect from a local butcher, including beef, lamb, pork and poultry. If you don’t see what you’re looking for then just ask one of the skilled butchers who will prepare it for you.

The shop also features a range of lamb sourced from Underwood’s own farm in the Peak District – a really tasty and local seasonal treat. It doesn’t just stop there though; there’s a whole host of choices to tantalise your taste buds, from homemade black pudding to an expansive range of home-made award-winning sausages (including their pork and chorizo sausage, which was voted Britain’s Best Sausage 2013 by BPEX (part of the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board).

There’s also a fine selection of pies and cooked meats to choose from.

For those of you who can’t decide what to have, there are some fantastic offers available. There’s always a roast of the week available and their family feast hamper is only £19.99,

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which can feed an average family for about a week (the hamper includes minced beef, diced beef, chicken fillets, gammon steaks and sirloin steaks). Or you could grab one of their new winter hampers, which includes a selection of hearty products including a 1kg beef joint, 1kg gammon joint, braising steak, minced beef and diced beef all for only £20.99 – value and quality you simply can’t find in the supermarket.

There is also a shop privilege club savings scheme available for customers to shop and save and be rewarded for their purchases; providing loyal customers with even more savings.

If you haven’t already, it really is worth a visit to the Underwood’s Butcher’s Shop to see for yourself the fine range of products on offer – the team will be only too pleased to welcome you!

The Underwood’s Butcher’s Shop 152 High Street, Eckington, Sheffield S21 4DR Tel: 01246 434 459 www.underwoodmeat.co.uk

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Top honour for prestige car dealer Prestige car dealer John Holland Sales Ltd, based on Meadowhall Road, was named the Dealers’ Dealer of the Year at the 2014 Car Dealer Magazine Used Car Awards – one of the industry’s most prominent award ceremonies.

Mark Holland, whose father John started John Holland Sales Ltd in the 1970s, said: “This is a great way to top off what has been a wonderful year of business for the company. We are celebrating this success as a team, as it is the efforts of each dedicated member of staff which has driven us forward and made this possible.”

For more information, visit www.johnhollandsales.co.uk or call 0114 256 5040.

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Cubana gets the Guevara stamp of approval The next best thing to Latin American revolutionary Che Guevara has given her blessing to Sheffield’s renowned Cuban bar and tapas restaurant, Cubana.

Che’s eldest daughter, Dr Aleida Guevara, dined as a special guest of the Leopold Square venue as part of her visit to the city in December.

Cubana’s Adrian Bagnoli said: “Having a visit from Che Guevara’s daughter really is the ultimate accolade for us. The fact that her advisors chose us as the place for her to eat is a real honour. It was a pleasure to welcome her and I hope Cubana’s Havana-inspired decor reminded her of home.”

Handsworth Traditional Sword Dancers performed their annual Boxing Day events in Woodhouse Market Square and St Mary’s, Handsworth. The event began with a play in which the Derby Tup is slain, followed by carol singing. A team of eight dancers in Dragoon type uniforms carrying metre-long swords then performed an intricate routine ending with the swords intertwined in the ‘lock’, which was carried by Dave Pitt.

Climbing authors chip in

Phil Kelly and Graham Hoey, writers of a climbing book that focuses on the history of cutting-edge rock climbing in the Peak District, have donated 50 per cent of their royalties to help Make it Better for the Children’s Hospital in Sheffield.

Phil’s step-daughter, Abbi, is treated for scoliosis at The Children’s Hospital.

‘Peak Rock’ is the most comprehensive book on the history of Peak District climbing since the 1960s. It is available to buy on Phil Kelly makes Amazon.co.uk, or direct from the publishers – his donation Vertebrate Publishing on Psalter Lane.

To donate to the charity’s Make it Better appeal, Master Cutler David Grey visit www.tchc.org.uk. spoke in an assembly at Ashdell School, Broomhill, to talk about his duties and to explain why the school’s charity of the year, Help for Heroes, is a cause close to Whirlowbrook Hall in Picture: PH Weddings his heart.

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Create the illusion of more space and light Put up mirrors in every room to reflect light and make the room appear bigger. If showing buyers around the property yourself, always invite them to walk into a room first as it will look more spacious with fewer people in there.

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With three acres of mature gardens and grounds, complete with dovecote, it has elegant good looks that can’t help but make a winning first impression.

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Lucy and Edward Herring’s familyowned and managed 12-bedroom hotel rolls out the welcome mat for all occasions and all guests – including well-behaved dogs.

Understandably, given the pretty setting next door to the local parish church, Washingborough Hall is very much in demand for a civil ceremony or a wedding reception. During out short stay their private dining rooms also catered seamlessly for the local cricket club’s end-of-season dinner and a funeral tea – truly a venue for all seasons and all occasions.

Food is first rate, as you’d expect considering the proximity of some prime farm land to ‘The Washy’. Lucy’s classical Cordon Bleu training and the skills of dynamic young chef Dan Wallis are reflected in a menu that leans towards modern British, with the vast

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Dining in the two-AA rosette restaurant is a relaxed, classy affair and we enjoyed fabulous filet steak and duck in the evening, while the full English breakfast, cooked to order, is the perfect way to set you up for the day.

The hotel is beautifully decorated throughout with period paints and original artwork depicting the local landscape. Our bedroom, complete with four-poster bed, was the last word in comfort and our bathroom included a free-standing bath.

The city is only a few minutes’ drive away and Lincoln Cathedral, which has attracted pilgrims and visitors for over 900 years, is rather grand and awe-inspiring. Take the tour – the history is a tale worth hearing. Other city centre essentials include Lincoln’s famous Steep Hill (voted ‘Britain’s Best Street 2012’), the historic Bailgate area, and the waterfront.

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