Image March 2023

CONTENTS

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6 Fashion Newseasoncollectionsarefindingtheirway intoourlocalboutiquesandstores 10 Womeninbusiness

Giveyourchildrenthebestpossiblestartin lifeattheselocaleducationestablishments 30

Home&Garden

Infuseyourspacewithalittleextra“magic” byleaningintothewhimsigothictrendwhich hasproventobeapopularaestheticthisyear

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Buildingacommunity asset

UnderthestewardshipofchairmanTerry Damms,StaveleyMinersWelfareFChas becomemuchmorethanafootballclub.And hehasbigplansforthefuture

46 Accessories

We’vegatheredsomeofourfavourite productstohelpyouweaveelementsofspalikeserenityintoyourday-to-daysothatyou cankickoff2023instyle

WelcometoourMarchissue. Aswestepintospringwe lookatseasonalfashionand beautyaswellaswaysyoucanbring alittle‘magic’toyourhome.

WespeaktoTerryDammsabout turningStaveleyMinersWelfareFC intoacommunityasset.Thechairman isnowinhis16thseasonandhas transformedtheclub’sfortunesboth onandoffthepitch.Andhe’snot stoppingthere;afive-yearplanwill leavetheclubcompleteleydebt-free, allowingtobuildamorepromising future.

Wealsofocusonschoolsandmeet somestarsofthekitchenaswellas leadingwomeninbusiness.

RichardAbbey ExecutiveEditor

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StepintospringwithKevanJon, exclusivelyavailableat Blanc Occasions,177ChatsworthRoad, Chesterfield,S402BA. www.blancouture.co.uk

MarcCainwintercollectionsnowin storeat IzziofBaslow,Radcliffe House,CockHill,BaslowDE451SR. Tel:01246582500. www.izziofbaslow.com

Ahint ofspring

NEWSEASON COLLECTIONSARE

FINDINGTHEIRWAYINTO OURLOCALBOUTIQUES ANDSTORES.

Monarispring/summercollectionavailable at Dotique,296/298ChatsworthRoad, Chesterfield,Derbyshire,S402BYandPeak ShoppingVillage,Rowsley,Matlock,DE42JE. Tel:01246498536.https://dotique.co.uk

DayBirgeretMikkelsen Courtneymoderndrapeblouse incloudcream£200. Harpers Fashion.harpersfashion.com

LuisaCeranospringsummercollectionsnowin storeat Sister,409 EcclesallRoad,Sheffield, S118PG.Tel:01142671330. www.sisteronline.co.uk

Checkoutthelatestchildrenswearat b.biscuit,77JunctionRoad,Hunters Bar,Sheffield,S118XA.Tel:0114266 1221.www.bbiscuit.co.uk

EssentielAntwerpbluedollyshirt £180. CapsuleWardrobe,HGMHouse, NetherEnd,Baslow,DE451RR. capsulewardrobe.uk

MarieJoL’Aventurespringsummercollectionsavailable at LaceBakewell,OrmeCourt, GranbyRoad,Bakewell,DE45 1ES.Tel:01629814933. www.lacebakewell.co.uk

BarkerMichiganDerbyshoe £300.Shopthecollectionat CharlesBrooksShoes,241 FulwoodRoad,Sheffield,S10 3BA.Tel:01142680590. www.charlesbrooksshoes.co.uk

CheckouttheCarlaRuiz rangeat NewImage,277 MiddlewoodRoad,Sheffield, S61TG.Tel:01142344880. www.new-image.co.uk

Leading fromthe front

KatyRobinson ‘OnBroadway’® DanceFitness

Ascreatoranddirectorof‘On Broadway’®DanceFitness KatyRobinsonbelievesevery womandeservestofeel confident.

“Wehelpwomenreveal theirinnershowgirlanddance likenooneiswatching,”she says.“Ourteamofpassionate, experiencedinstructorsusetop hats,featherboas,canesand songsfromallthepopular Broadwayshows,inlocal communityvenuesthatoffer safe,non-judgmentalclassesfor womenofallages,shapes,sizesandthosewithtwoleft feet.”

KatyteachesthroughoutSheffieldandDerbyshireand turnedthebrandintoafranchisesixyearsago.

“Mybigdreamisforustoberecognisedasabrand globallyandforwomenallaroundtheworldtoenjoy revealingtheirinnershowgirlsat‘OnBroadway’® DanceFitnessclasses,”sheadds.

Call07803906114orvisit www.katyrobinsonfitnessfusion.co.uktofindoutmore.

LesleyTaylor NewImage

NewImageisan independentladiesfashion retailer,specialisingin individualmotherofthe brideorgroomoutfits,as wellasdressingladiesfor specialoccasionsandevents.

NotwodaysatNew Imagearethesamefor owner,LesleyTaylor,withherday-to-daywork includingoverseeingthegeneralrunningofthe business,accounts,wagesandHR,evaluatingstock reaction,engagingwiththestaffandpayingdue attentiontocustomers.

“Mypersonalcareerisstillfocusingonthe developmentofthebusiness,”saysLesley.“Ensuring NewImagestaysapreferredindependentretailer, maintaininggoodrelationshipswithhighquality clothingbrandsandofferinggreatpersonalservice.

“NewImage’scustomersenjoyshoppinginafriendly environment,withpersonalserviceandonetoone attentionbeingthekeyingredientstooursuccess.”

“Mymainpiecesofadvicetoanywould-beladiesin business,”saysLesley,“wouldbetobepassionateabout thetypeofbusinessyouintendtoinvolveyourselfin andstayfocusedonyourgoals.”

KarenPutland Williams Electrical

Karenisthemanaging directorofWoodseatsbasedWilliamsElectrical, retailersofelectrical appliances,including domesticproductsandTVs. Inherrole,sheserves customersinstoreandby phone,organisesthe deliveryteamandmanagesshopstaffandalsodeals withsuppliersandstockpurchasing.

Theoriginsofthebusinesscanbetracedbackto 1905butKaren,whorepresentsthefifthgenerationof herfamilytorunWilliams,isn’trestingonanylaurels.

“Ourimmediateplansaretomaintainourexcellent customerservicestandardsandgrowthebusinessonline andinstore,”shesaid.“Long-termplansaretopossibly expandourwarehousesowecanofferalargerrangeof productstocustomers,whilestillstayingintheheartof Woodseats.”

Doesshehaveanyadviceforotherwould-bewomen inbusiness?“Standupforyourselfandbeproudof whatyouhaveachieved,”Karenadded.

Findoutmore,call01142554341orvisit www.williams-electrical.co.uk

WITHINTERNATIONALWOMEN’S DAYTAKINGPLACEON8MARCH, WEPROFILESOMELEADING LOCALBUSINESSWOMEN.

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Free Nursery Grant Places

New Wedding Collections for 2023 now in store

Possibly the largest selection of Special Occasion Wear in South Yorkshire

HATS - FASCINATORS - SHOES - BAGS

Designers Include:Condici • Ispirato • Veni Infantino

• Lizabella • Gina Bacconi • Joseph Ribkoff • Carla Ruiz

• Matching hats, fascinators, shoes and bags

• In-house seamstress to ensure the perfect fit

Bespoke headpieces by Milliner Darcie Mae

In store 7th March

Telephone to book your appointment

277 Middlewood Rd, Middlewood S6 1TG (Leppings Lane Tram Stop) 0114 234 4880

Email: newimagefashions@hotmail.co.uk www.new-image.co.uk

OPEN Mon-Sat: 10am-5pm Late Night Tues: 10am-7pm

CharlotteTilburyHollywoodGlowGlideFace ArchitectHighlighter,£38 Apressedpowderwiththepowerofaliquid highlighter,itilluminatesandblurstheskinwitha multi-dimensional,megawattglowforsmoothed, definedfacialfeaturesandstructure.

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TomFordClearBrowLaminator,£41 Creamy,softandperfectlytransparent,this lightweightformulainstantlytames,sculpt andsetsbrowswhileofferingnon-smudging, clump-resistantfullness.

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OlaplexNo.8BondIntense MoistureMask,£28 OLAPLEXNo.8isamultibenefit,reparativemaskthat moisturises,smooths,adds bodyandshine.Hairso visiblyhealthy,youcanskip thestyling.

Fullofsurprises

owoftendoyoudinewith someonewho,beforearriving, hasstudiedthemenuonlineand determinedpreciselywhatthey’regoing toorder?Thisisn’tforme.Ilovesurprises.

WhichiswhytheapproachatWest10, aFulwoodRoadinstitution,suitsme downtoatee.Afocusonfresh ingredients,versatilityandcreativitymeans thatchefScottPhilliskirkandhisteam serveablindsetmenu-there’sasample listonlinebutitmakesnopromises,apart fromoneofimmensequality.

They’verecentlyrefurbishedthe restaurant–it’ssmart,welcomingand bijouinthebestpossibleway.Witha livelywinebarbelow,theatmosphereis oneofasanctuaryabovethebustle. There’satimeandaplaceforboth spaces-togetherinthischarmingvenue, it’samagiccombinationwhichmakes forawholenightout.

WestartedoureveningwithhostTom andaglassofwineinthebar.Iopted foraChileanViogner(125ml,£4)and mypartnerharkedbacktoatriptoNew ZealandwithaMarlboroughSauvignon Blanc(125ml,£4.50).Thedrinkslistis ofcourseexemplary.West10hasa reputationasabastionofgoodwineto uphold,andissuppliedbyMitchell’s WineatMeadowhead.Upstairs,more treatsawait,whichyoucanonlyunlock bydining.

Andthediningissomethingspecial.I won’truinthesurprise,butthecurrent menuisexemplary.Thefoodisrefined; enhancedsoeveryingredientcanshine. Itcomprisesthreecourseswithdelicious littlemorsels,termed‘snacks’,broughtto thetableatthestart.

Thetwosnackswereservedwithno cutleryinsight,addingtotherelaxedfeel. Fingersattheready,wetuckedin.Thefirst wasfirstadelicatemouthfuloffilopastry lacedwiththermidorbutterand–somehow–bellypork;thelatteracrunchy speltbreadwiththemostextraordinary toppings,includingtinypickled mushrooms,cuttingthroughaBritish bigodcheese.Bothweremoreish,and readiedourpalatesforthemainevent.

Brieflybacktothewine–wewentfor theaccompanyingwineflight(askon thenight,butpricingwillbearound £40,withpremiumoptionsavailable), andaregratefulthatwedid.Oursnacks wereservedwithazestyEnglish sparklingwine.

Withourmackerelstarterscamean equallywonderfulpecorinowine–all greenapples,andcrispastheycome.The fishwasimmaculatelycooked.Chef Scott,whoitstrikesmehasgoodfoodin hisbones,isputtingtechniqueslike sousingintoaction.Andthewell equippedkitchenthroughitspaces. Wagyubeefmainsland,andareas

exceptionalastheysound.Themeatis servedperfectlypinkovera complementarypearlbarley.Aquiet mentionfortherootvegetablepuree,a perfectvelvetyaccompaniment.You’ll havetobookintoexperiencethereal staroftheshowthough.Thiswasserved withafull-bodied2017red-perfection.

Andfinallytodessert,Scott’stakeon chocolateorangeservedwithadelicious Canadianicewine-theimmaculate matchingreallycomesintoitsownhere.

Youstepintoadifferentculinary worldaboveWest10,andonenotoften foundinthesuburbs.Themenu(priced basedonwhat’scooking,butbetween £60-100perperson)isarealtreatindulgentandchangingfrequently.

It’sarelativelynewteam,andthis concepthasgotlegs.Themenuisa movablefeast,allofitwellthoughtout andcreative.

West 10

376FulwoodRoad,Sheffield,S103GD Tel:0114 2309190 west10winebar.com

Ataglance:

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RECENTLYREVAMPEDWEST10AREDOINGTHINGSALITTLEDIFFERENTLYONTHE DININGFRONT,WRITESHANNAHSMITH.

Meetthechef

ASELECTIONOFLOCALCOOKSSHARETHEIRKITCHENSECRETS, CULINARYLOVESANDFOODIEINFLUENCES.

JamesHeywood TheGeorgeHathersage

JamesisarelativenewcomertotheTheGeorge,havingbeentherejustsevenmonths,buthas quicklysettledin.

HestartedhiscateringcareerataplacecalledTheMonasteryinManchester,wherehestayed forfiveyearsandprogresseduptoSouschef.Whileworkingtherehewasintroducedtothe youngestMichelinstarredchefinScotlandwhohethenfollowedandworkedwithinhiskitchens inScotland,somethinghedescribesasa'hugeeye-opener'.HehassinceworkedinManchesterand ShrewsburybeforefindinganewhomeinthePeakDistrict.

“Ihadtriedoutallsorts,studiedmotormechanicsandhadvariousrandomjobs,butnothingreallygave meabuzzlikethekitchendoes,”Jamessaidofhischosencareer.

AtypicalworkingdayforJamesinvolvesgettingtoworkandreceivingfoodorders,stockrotation,makingsureeverythingisfitand readytogo,ensuringeverybodyisinagoodandpositivemindset,andreadyforthechallengesthedaywillbring.Thenitsstraight intolunchservice,abreakinbetweensotheycanre-energisereadyforeveningservice.

GregoryRobinson TheMaynard

Assomeonewhopreferredtobe'handson',Gregwasanaturalfitforakitchenenvironment. Attheageof18hewenttouniversity,usinghischefskillstopayforhistuitionfees,andnow stilllovesthebuzzworkinginabusykitchengiveshim.

“IamhappytosaythatthefoodwecookfitswellwiththeknowledgeandstyleIhave,”he said.“Asateamweendeavourtouseingredientsthatarelocalandfresh,Ithinkthisisour greateststrength,alongwiththelovethatweputintoeverysingledishleavingthekitchen, knowingthatsomeoneouttherewillbehappyandenjoyourhardwork.”

TheMaynardhasjustundergoneahugerestaurantrefurbandisreadytowelcomebackdinerswithanupdatedmenu.

“IreallyliketraditionalBritishfoodlikemygrandmausetomake,hersteakandalewastodiefor!Somuchsowehaveadded ittothenewmenu,alongsideourporkpieandShepherd’spie,”addedGreg.

“Followingtherecentrefurbishment,wereallywanttoputTheMaynardonthemapasthenumberonediningvenueinthe PeakDistrictandSouthYorkshire.”

ScottPhilliskirk West10Bar&Kitchen

ScottjoinedWest10inDecemberlastyearandhassetaboutchangingupthe foodofferingatthepopularwinebarandbistro.

“Wenowofferafinediningexperiencethatconsistsofablindthreecoursemenuwithtwosignaturesnacks–youdon'tseethemenuuntilyour atthetable,wewantpeopletobetakenoutoftheircomfortzonesandtrust ourtalentedteamtogiveyouadiningexperienceyouwon'tforget,”said Scott,whohaspreviouslyworkedatHiddenGemCafeandtheCrossScythes, Totley.

“I'vealwayshadapassionforfood,”headded.“Istartedoffpotwashing butthengotinvolvedwithfood/servicesideofthingsbymyheadchefAlan Rigby–Iwouldn'tbewhereIamtodayifitwasn'tforhimbelievinginme.”

Simplydelightful

A

wellknownpubfortheirquality foodandrangeofdrinks includinglocalales,thewinners ofthe‘BestLocal2022’didnot disappoint.

TheHydeParkInnisaquaintpub besidethecountrysidewitha delightfullyvariedmenuofallkindsof dishes.Thisistheideallocationfordog walkers,astheyareadogfriendlyspot, hikersinneedofabitofmotivation withtheirimpressiveselectionofdrinks (amuchneededboostafteralongwalk), orforlocals.

Withitstraditionalinterioranda feelingofwarmthasyouenter,thisplace hasalltheattributesyoucouldpossibly want.Thereisagoodambiencewithin, candlelitintheevening,classicbarand eightiesmusicplayingthroughout. Outdoorseatingontherearactsasa perfecthotspotinthewarmerdaysand eveningssoonapproachingwithlovely viewsoverthetrees.

Thewelcomingstaffaresuretoputa smileonyourfaceandAnna,ourserver fortheevening,wasabsolutelylovely andensuredourtimespentwiningand diningwasaswholesomeaspossible.

Afteraperusethroughthespecialsand

mainmenu,themozzarellasticksserved withsaladgarnishandsweetchillidip (£5.25)andthesoupoftheday–carrot andcorianderservedwithacrustyroll andbutter(£5.95)–tookourfancy.

Formainsweoptedforthehomemade traditionalbeeflasagne,whichwasoven cookedandservedwithgarlicbread,crisp sidesaladandhomemadecoleslaw (£10.75)aswellasanexcellentburger (£9.95),whichwasservedonatoasted burgerbunwithlettuceandtomato,chips andhomemadecoleslaw.Startingfroma plainandsimpleburgerbaseweadded baconandstilton(£1.50pertopping.

Assumingwecouldfitdessertsin (onlyjustafteran‘ohgoon’moment) weorderedtheserver’srecommendation oftheAfterDarkchocolatesundae (£4.95)whichconsistedoflayered chocolatebrownie,AfterEightmintsand vanillaicecreamtoppedwithwhipped cream,chocolatesauceandAfterEight mint,andtheBelgianwaffles–two warmBelgianwafflestoppedwith vanillaicecreamandchocolatesauce (£5.75).

Thefoodwasdelicioustosaytheleast andwithmanycomponentshomemade, itwasclearthattheycaredaboutthe

qualityoftheirdishes.Thefoodwas fresh,flavoursmarriedtogetherwelland portionsizewasgenerous.Theyhad glutenfree,vegetarianandveganoptions tosuitandenoughvarietytosatisfy anybodydining.

Fromstarttofinishtheeveningspent eatinganddrinkingwassimply delightfulandthestaffensureditwas enjoyableandkeptuswantingmorewith their;‘SuperSharers’,‘SundayCarvery’, ‘TapasTuesday’,‘ThursdayQuiz’and ‘Fish/FizzFriday’.

Whetheryoutakeavisitfordrinksat theaward-winningpuborfortheir exceptionalfood,youwon’tbe disappointed.It’severythingyou’dwant fromthe‘BestLocal’.

TheHydeParkInn

2HilltopRoad,Dronfield,S18 1UH Tel:01246290120 thehydepark.in

Ataglance:

★ ‘BestLocal’

★ Warmandinviting

★ Lotsforeveryone

SAMPEGGTAKESAVISITTOTHEHYDEPARKINN,DRONFIELD.

THE GREEDY GREEK DELI & GREEK DELI DIRECT

greekdelidirect@gmail.com

Tel 07927 673990

If you have a Business Event, want to say thank you to your staff the Greedy Greek Deli via the direct side of the business can cater for you. From our Street

Food Vans serving Large Hot Pitta Wraps and Chips to a variety of Buffets.

We can also cater for weddings and party’s too, please give Helen a call to have a chat and we can email menus and prices for you to look at. For normal food orders and deliveries “The Greedy Greek Deli” is there for you on Sharrow Vale Road. Or order via just-eat.

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The Greedy Greek Deli & Greek Deli Direct 418-420 Sharrow Vale Road,Sheffield, S11 8ZP www.greekdelidirect.co.uk www.thegreedygreekdeli.co.uk

Serving freshly prepared, local artisan food, cakes and pastries from Made by Ruth.

Cafe19’s exclusively roasted coffee is made in Sheffield at Roastology.

Open every day: 8.30am-5pm

Calver Crossroads Calver S32 3XH

Free large car park

Afamilyaffair

hingshavecomefullcirclefor SimmoneCarlin-Watson,head chefattherecentlyopened RestaurantatRenishaw.Simundertook anapprenticeshipatthefamily-owned property,eventuallymovingintothe kitchenwhenthethenheadchefleft.

Afterworkingindifferentkitchens throughouttheregion,she’snow returnedwithpartnerNicolaCarlinWatsontoruntherestaurantsideofthe business,openinginJulylastyear.

TheRestaurantatRenishawremains verymuchafamilyaffair;Sim’sgrandad stillownsthebuilding,whichwasbuilt in1863,andhersister,Charlotte,runs the15-bedroomhotel.

Simoperateswhatshecallsa‘fresh kitchen’whereeverythingispreparedto order.Themenuisextensivewith everythingfrompubclassicssuchas lasagneandfishandchipstopizzas, burgersandsteaks.There’sagood selectionofalacartedishestoo, includingthepopularslowbraisedbeef dish,whichSimcooksfor16hours.

Westartedwithdishesofsmoked salmonfishcake(£7),whichwasserved withpickledcucumberandaThai-spiced chilliandgingersauce,andpan-fried scallops(£9),servedwithparsnippurée andacrispybaconcrumb.Thefishcake

wascrispandmeatyandworkedwell withthezingysaucewhilstthewellcookedscallopswerewellcomplemented bythesweetandsaltinessoftheparsnip andbacon.Itwasagoodstart.

Icouldn’tresisttheslowbraisedbeef (£16)formainswhichwasdeliciously tender,withahintofwholegrain mustard,andservedwithgarlicmashed potato,honeyroastedcarrots,balsamic onionsandaredwinejus.Itwasareal winterwarmer.

Acrossthetable,mydiningcompanion tuckedintoarefineddishofpan-fried porkfillet(£16),whichhadbeenpaired withcolcannonmash,applepuréeanda ciderjus.Theywerefamiliar,classic flavoursbutonesthatworkedreallywell inaverygooddish.

Dessertscontinuedthehighstandards; thewinterberrycrumbleandcustard (£6.50)waseverythingyou’dwantitto be,whilstthewhitechocolateand raspberrycrèmebrulee(£7)perfectly matchedsoftcustardwithabrittlesugar toppingandadelicateraspberry shortbread.

Bytheirownadmission,The RestaurantatRenishawisstillvery muchaworkinprogressandSimand Nicolahaveplentyofplansmovinginto 2023,includinganewcocktailmenu,

refiningthefoodmenufurtherandthe developmentofasummerbeergarden. They’dalsolovetobeabletoremove the22-feet‘BellaDonna’signthatstill occupiesonesideofthebuilding.

Inthemeantime,youcansatisfy yourselfwiththefreshandtastyfood currentlyonofferandtakeadvantageof oneoftheiralreadypopulartheme nights.Wednesdaysarefor‘PieNight’, thefirstThursdayofthemonthis‘Curry Night’andFridaysare‘DateNight’, whereyoucangettworumpsteaksand twoglassesofwinefor£30.

Simalsoservesthemedafternoonteas, whichchangeeachmonth–Marchwill be‘SweetTreats’–andTheRestaurantat RenishawaregearingupforMother’s Dayon19March.Bookyourtablenow.

TheRestaurantatRenishaw 1Barber’sRow,Renishaw Sheffield,S213UA

Tel:01246430990

www.therestaurantattherenishaw.co.uk

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SIMMONEANDNICOLACARLIN-WATSONAREBRINGINGNEWLIFETOTHISRENISHAW RESTAURANT,WRITESRICHARDABBEY.ANDTHERE’SMUCHMORETOCOME.

SimmoneCarlin-Watson

eeingallchildrenhave opportunitiestoflourishisat theheartofMichaelHibbert’s commitmenttoprimaryeducation.

Michaelwasrecentlyappointed headmasterattop-performingMylnhurst PreparatorySchoolandNurseryand firmlybelievesthatthefirstfiveyearsof achild’slifearecrucialtotheir developmentandeducation.Hishopes fortheirfuturesuccessextendsbeyond theformalitiesofacademiclessonsand he’sakeenadvocateofholistic approachestolearning.

“IwantchildrentoleaveMylnhurstas betterhumanbeings,”heexplained.“I wantthemtodevelopsociallyaswellas academicallyandtohavevitallife chances.”

Michaeldrawsonhisownearly experiencesofschool,whichbyhisown admission,werelessthanpositive.The SouthAfrican-bornteacherknowsfirsthandtheimpactthateducation,goodor bad,canhaveonyoungpeople.

Michael’scareerhasincludedrolesata statecomprehensiveschoolinLondonas wellasaheadshipataNewcastle-based prepschoolandhehasbeenworking withhisnewcolleaguessincelastspring toensureasmoothtransition.

Aimingtoinspire

StaffatMylnhurstincludeseveral whosechildrenattendedtheschooland somewereevenpupilstherethemselves. Describingtheworkforceasverysettled andstable,Michaelsaidhewas immediatelystruckbythefantastic relationshipsbetweenstaffandpupils.

AlthoughaCatholicschool,Mylnhurst isopentoallchildrenaged3to11, irrespectiveoffaithandMichaelhimself isnotCatholic.Schoollifeisbasedon valueswhichincludeinspiringyoung childrentolearn,interestinglybackedup bythecognitivescienceandteaching childrenhowtheycanactuallydoit. Mylnhurstisaschoolfirmlyrootedinits traditionsbutwithamodernand forward-lookingapproachtoeducation.

“Idon’tbelieveyoucanmakechildren learn,youhavetoinspirethemandalso helpthemunderstandhowtolearn whichiswhereresearchandscienceare important,”hesaid.

ChildrenatMylnhurstwon’tbethe onlyonestobenefitfromtheschool’s ethos,facilitiesandresourcesasthenew headbelievesthatlinkswiththewider communityandotherlocalschoolscan bringhugemutualbenefits.

Inhispreviouspositions,Michaelhas taughtscienceinstateschoolsthatdidn’t havetheirownscienceteachersor resourcesandinvitedstateschoolpupils tolanguageandsportingmasterclasses. Henowhopestoestablishsimilar connectionsinandaroundSheffieldand

seesworkingwithotherschoolsasa highlyworthwhiletwo-wayrelationship.

“Thewholepointistoparticipate togetherandgiveallyoungpeoplea chancetomeetdifferentpeopleandhave newexperiences,”hesaid.

Awayfromtheclassroom,Michael liveswithhiswifeBabitahandtwo ‘highly-strung’BorderCollies.

“MovingtoSheffieldhasbeena revelation,”hesaid.“Welovebeingactive andarethoroughlyenjoyingexploring thenaturalbeautythisareaoffers.”

TofindoutmoreaboutMylnhurstorto arrangeavisit,call01142361411,email enquiries@mylnhurst.co.ukorvisit www.mylnhurst.co.uk

INTRODUCINGNEWLY-APPOINTEDHEADMASTEROFMYLNHURSTPREPARATORY SCHOOLANDNURSERY,MICHAELHIBBERT.

GIVEYOURCHILDRENTHEBESTPOSSIBLESTARTINLIFE ATTHESELOCALEDUCATIONESTABLISHMENTS.

OldSchoolHouseNursery Schools

ChildrenattheOldSchoolHouseNurserySchoolsenjoy thebestpossiblestartinlife.Withrichlearning opportunities,spaciousbuildingsandoutdoorfacilities, state-of-the-artplayequipmentandhighlytrainedand professionalstaff–there’saveryhappyclienteleatThe OldSchoolHouseNurseries.

Fornearly30yearsthisfriendly,family-runnurseryhas forgedareputationasaleaderinchildcareprovision, providingwraparoundcareandaplethoraofactivitiesfor babiesandchildrenfromthreemonthstoschoolage.They alsohaveafterschool,Frenchandholidayclubsforthose agedfiveto11years.

Bothnurserieshave‘OUTSTANDING’intheirOfsted reports.Italsohasthequalityassuranceofbeingan InvestorinPeople(GOLD)andisanaccreditedtraining centreforCACHE(theleadingqualificationinchildcare). Visitwww.oshnursery.co.uktofindoutmore.

MountStMary’sCollege

TheSundayTimesGoodSchoolsGuidewasreleasedlatelastyear,and MountStMary’swerethrilledtoseethatthePreparatorySchool, BarlboroughHall,hasbeenfeaturedinthetop50PrepSchoolsonce again,movinguponeplaceonthelist.

TheschoolisalsodelightedtoannouncethatMountStMary’s Collegehas,forthefirsttime,beenfeaturedinthelistoftop IndependentSeniorSchools.Thislistisbasedonacademic achievementsfromthesummerofallIndependentSchoolsintheUK, withonlythetop400beingfeatured.Asanon-selectiveschool,itisa greatachievementtobefeaturedinsuchaprestigiouslist,andisa testamenttothehardworkofstaffandstudents.

Academiahasalwaysbeenakeyfocusfortheschool.Itoffersa broadcurriculum,withtraditionalsubjectssuchasLatinandAncient CivilisationsmarryingupwithmodernsubjectslikeBusinessand SportsScience.

Followingtheexcellentcurriculumprogramme,manyofsixthform studentsgoontostudyattopuniversities.Justthisyear,theschoolhas hadastudentgaina100percentscholarshiptostudyatCambridge.

Tofindoutmore,01246433388orvisitwww.msmcollege.com

MylnhurstPreparatorySchool& Nursery

MylnhurstPreparatorySchoolandNurserymeasuretheirsuccessin smilesonfaces,challengesattemptedandambitionsachieved.Their childrenarethegreatestsourceofpride;happy,kind,curious,andcapable, eachisvaluedasanindividualandisabletodiscoverhisorherunique talentsandinterestsinthesecurityofanurturing,familyenvironment.

Awonderfulteamofteachersandteachingassistantsinspirepupils througharichandvariedcurriculum,inwhichadeeprespectfor othersandfortheworldaroundthemisinterwoventhroughout.

“Weareambitiousforourpupils,believingthatachievementis borneoutofpassionandpractice,challenge,andsupport,”said HeadmasterMichaelHibbert.“Fromtheswimmingpooltothe specialistsciencelab,thecookeryroomtoAppleMacsuite,our childrengrowupbenefitingfromallthatMylnhurstanditscampus hastooffer,withinandbeyondtheclassroom.

“Shouldyouwishtoknowmore,pleasegetintouchandwewould bedelightedtowelcomeyoutoourfantasticschool.”

Call01142361411orvisitwww.mylnhurst.co.uk

HopeValleyCollege

Whatshouldyoulookforinaschool?

Academicachievement–examresultsareundoubtedlyimportanttomany parentsandtheschoolwillbekeentosharetheseiftheyareproudofthem.

Extracurricularopportunities–askaboutsportsactivities;arts,creativeand musicalopportunities;clubs;thepersonal,social,healthandeconomic (PSHE)curriculum;andtripsandvisits.Thesearethethingsyoungpeople tendtoremembermostabouttheirtimeatschoolandareavitalpartofa child’sdevelopment.

AtHopeValleyCollege,theyencouragestudentstobekind,friendly,positive andaspirational.Thesearetheircorebeliefs,andtheyunderpinalldecisions.

“HereatHopeValleyCollegewestresstheimportanceofthequalitieswe admireandencourageinourstudents–kindness,friendliness,positivityand aspiration,”saidPrincipalGaynorJones.“Theseareourcorebeliefs,andthey underpinallourdecisions.Happy,confidentyoungpeoplewhoknowhow tobesuccessfulsociallywillultimatelystandamuchgreaterchanceof successandhappiness.

Call01433620555orvisitwww.hopevalley-chorustrust.orgtofindout more.

NationalOfferDay: timetothink differently?

,likemycolleaguesinsecondary schoolsacrossthecountry,am preparingtostartsupporting Year6studentsthroughtheprocessof transitionfromprimarytosecondary school.Thisallstartson1Marchwhen excited11-year-oldswillfindoutwhich secondaryschoolwillbeluckyenoughto welcometheminSeptember.

Formostfamilies,thiswillbeajoyful andexcitingtime.However,fora significantfew,thenewswon’tbewhat theyhadhoped.Ifyouareinthis situation,don’tdespair!Muchcan changebetweennowandthestartofthe newschoolyear.Thereisplentyyoucan dotosupportyourchildsothatthey, too,canhappilyjoinnewfriendsbeing welcomedtotheirnewschoolin September.

Youhavetherighttoappealthe decision.Eachlocalauthorityhasitsown appealprocess,andeachhasadeadline forthesubmissionofappealformsso checkthelocalauthoritywebsiteforfull details.

Considerafreshtheoptions.Look objectivelyattheschoolatwhichyour childhasbeenofferedaplace.Mightthis schoolactuallyofferanenvironmentthat willallowyourchildtothriveandbe successful?Contacttheschooltoaskto lookaroundifyouhavenotalreadyhad theopportunity.Equally,therewillbe goodschoolsthatwillstillbedelightedto

welcomeyourchildinSeptember.Contact schoolstoenquireiftheystillhavespaces available.Youmightbesurprised.

TheHopeValleydifference

AtHopeValleyCollege,weoffera positivelydifferentapproachthatsuits ourstudents.Withfewerthan600 students,ourschoolisnotasbigas some,providingaslightlylessdaunting prospectforYear6students.

Unusually,ouruniform-schoolpolo shirtandsweatshirtteamedwithblackor bluetrousersandtrainers-is straightforward.Itispractical, comfortable,andaffordableandis appreciatedbystudentsandparentsalike.

Ourstudentsachieveconsistently strongexamresults.Therangeof qualificationsthatweofferiscarefully consideredtoopenupthewidest opportunitiestoourstudentswhenthey taketheirnextstepsafterschool.

AspartofChorusEducationTrust,we benefitfromtheskillsandexperienceof alargeeducationcommunity.TheTrust hasenabledustodeveloptheschoolsite andteachingfacilities,bringingcutting edgetechnologyandequipmenttoour classroomsandtoourstudents.

Asaruralschool,ouryoungpeople takeadvantageofallthattheareahasto offerthroughbothcurricularand extracurricularactivitiesasis demonstratedinour‘outdooradventure’ module.

Thesedifferencesareattracting studentsfromanever-wideningarea, manytravellingfromSheffieldandacross DerbyshiretotakeadvantageofaHope Valleyeducation.So,Iofferaninvitation toanyfamilieswhoarenow unexpectedlyexploringsecondaryschool optionsagaintogetintouch.We’dlove toshowyouallthatwehavetooffer yourchild.

GAYNORJONES,PRINCIPALOFHOPEVALLEYCOLLEGE, EXPLORESTHEOPTIONSAVAILABLETOPARENTS RECONSIDERINGSECONDARYSCHOOLCHOICES.

GaynorJones,Principal ofHopeValleyCollege

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“Withlotsofnewsystemsbeingsold ontheTVandacrosstheinternet requiringmonthlypaymentswethought wewouldletpeopleknowthatwhat theyhavegotinplaceatthemoment couldbebetterthanreplacingwithone ofthoseadvertised,”explainsNick.

Indeed,SheffieldAlarmsspecialisein maintainingandrepairingexisting systems,evenifthey’re30yearsold. Servicingcostsfrom£69+VATplusany partsneeded,manyofwhicharekept

onthevanandcanbereplacedthere andthen.

Commonfaultsonanalarmsystem includethesystemnotsetting,afaulty battery,alarmwon'tstopringing,not acceptingthecode,codeneeds changing,sounderdoesnotoperate… whatevertheissue,SheffieldAlarmscan help.

“Alwaysthinkbeforeyousignupto companieswhooffertheworldfor£18 amonth,”addsNick.“Wehavebeento somanythatwhenthelargercompanies comeoutandsay,‘ohI’msorry,the systemistoooldoritsbroken’etc.,we haverepairedmanyforlessthan£90.”

Ifyoudon'thaveanexistingsystem butareinthemarketforanewone, SheffieldAlarmscanhelpwiththattoo. Theirteamofsevenstaffcanalsoinstall CCTV,firealarmsandaccesscontrol systems.

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Creatinghomes...

avingbothworkedinlarge commercialarchitectural practicesforseveralyears,Chris BrightmanandJonathanClarkefound themselvesdisconnectedfromtheir clients.Andsotheysetaboutcreating theirownpracticewhereclientsbecame theirfocus,wheretheycouldwork togetherwiththemtorealisethetrue potentialofaproperty.

BrightmanClarkeArchitectswas foundedin2016beforeopeningan officeinDorein2018.Nowan experiencedteamofsix,theawardwinning,RIBACharteredArchitects Practicespecialisesincontemporary residentialarchitectureandcancreate everythingfromhigh-quality,bespoke extensionstonewbuildhomesinand aroundtheSheffield,Chesterfieldand PeakDistrictareas.Theyhavelotsof experienceworkingwithchallenging sites,fromrestrictedurbanlocationsto thoseingreenbeltorconservationareas aswellaslistedbuildings.

“Webelieve,atitsbest,good architecturestemsfromatruly collaborativedesignprocess,”saidChris. “Anarchitecthastolearnabouttheir client,theirindividualneeds,aspirations, anddreams;thenworkwiththem, creativelyfindingsolutionstotheir problemsanddeliveringtheanswers professionally.”

ForChrisandJonathan,it’sabout findingoutaboutaclient’sfamily dynamics,howtheywanttoliveand howBrightmanClarkecanimprovetheir homeforthebetter.Whetherthat’s throughreconfiguringanexisting footprint,anextensionoracomplete newbuild,thedesignprocessremains completelycollaborativetoachievethe desiredeffect.

Buildingtrustedandfriendlyworking relationshipswithclientshasbeen criticaltoBrightmanClarke’ssuccess. Theyhavemadelastingconnections, manyofwhichhavecontinuedlongafter thebuildershaveleft.

“We’veseennewbabiesbrought home,childrenleaveforuniversity,and retirementpartiescelebrated,allwithin homeswe’vehelpedtocreate,”added Chris.“Nothingbeatshavingacoffee withaclientandseeingthemrelaxingin

theirnewhome,hearingthemsay‘Ilove thisspace’.Itmakesitallworthwhile.”

BrightmanClarke’sseven-stepdesign processstartswithaninitialpreappointment‘KickstartConsultation’ whereyoucandiscussyourrequirements andaspirations.“OurKickstart consultationisagreatopportunityfora potentialclienttotestthewaterfirst;no questionistoobigortoosmall,”said Jonathan.

Ifyouchoosetoproceed,thefun reallystarts.BrightmanClarkewillwork closelywithyouthroughouttheprocess andhelpguideyoufromthedesign stagethroughplanningandbuilding regulationsubmissionstothe constructiondrawings,issuingthemto yourbuilder.Ifyoudon’thaveabuilder, theycanalsorecommendtherightone foryourproject.

Whereasformanyarchitectsthe servicestopsthere,BrightmanClarke

alsoofferacompleteproject managementservice.Theywillwork withyourbuilderthroughoutthe constructionprocesstoensure everythingiscompletedtotheoriginal designspecificationsandtothehighest standard.It’swhymanyoftheirclient relationshipsbecomelong-lastingones.

“Handingconstructiondrawingsover toabuildercanoftenbeastepintothe unknown,sowe’rehappytobeon-siteto ensureeverythingisinterpretedcorrectly. Successisofteninthedetail,afterall,” saidChris.“Weloveseeingthedesigns we’vecreatedwithourclientsgofroma conceptrightthroughtocompletion.”

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BRIGHTMANCLARKEARCHITECTSINDORE PURPOSELYSTAYSMALLTOSTAYPERSONAL.

“WE DON’T DESIGN HOUSES. TOGETHER, WE CREATE HOMES.”

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Buildinga communityasset

UNDERTHESTEWARDSHIPOFCHAIRMANTERRYDAMMS,STAVELEYMINERS WELFAREFCHASBECOMEMUCHMORETHANAFOOTBALLCLUB.ANDHE HASBIGPLANSFORTHEFUTURE,WRITESRICHARDABBEY.

eingafootballchairmanisoften athanklesstask.Perhapsmore soinnon-leaguefootballwhere you’remuchmorevisibleand,toapoint, accessible.Butforeveryfanmoaning aboutthepriceofapieorapint,orthat you’renotinvestingenoughinthe playingsquad,thereamany,manymore thatwillgetrightbehindyouandbuy intoeverythingthatyou’retryingto achieve.

StaveleyMinersWelfareFC(SMWFC) feelslikethatkindofclub.

TerryDammstookovertheclubin 2007,savingitfromextinction,andin thelast15yearsorsohascompletely transformedit,bothonandoffthepitch.

StaveleyMinersWelfareplayinthe ToolstationNorthCountiesEastFootball LeagueDivision1,whichformsStep6 ofthenon-leaguefootballpyramid.Step 1istheVanaramaNationalLeague,in whichChesterfieldFCplay,andisthe finalstepbeforepromotionintothe footballleagueproper.

Step6isalevelTerryfeelsvery comfortablebeingatatthismomentin time.Althoughtheteamhadbeen playingatahigherlevel–North CountiesEastFootballLeaguePremier Division–heappliedforrelegation whichheusedasa‘reset’tobuild foundationsforamuchbrighterfuture.

“WhenImadethisdecisiontobe relegated,mymanager,BrettMarshall, hadjustresignedandIdidn’tknowwhat todo,”Terryrecalls.“We’dhadsixgreat yearstogetherandBrettdeservesa massiveamountofcreditforwhatthis footballclubhasdone.Butwegot throughitandit’snowhereforever.”

Terry,whoalsorunshisown constructionbusinessHKLSpecialists Ltd,isabigbelieverinsustainabilityand hasputafive-yearplaninplacethatwill seetheclubbecomecompletelydebtfree.Money,itseems,muchlikeinthe higherdivisions,isattherootofalotof

clubs’problemsandheiskeentomake surethatStaveleydon’tfollowthatpath andlivewithintheirmeans.

“Ifyoulookatthisfootballclub, Staveley’sgotapopulationof20,000,it’s adeprivedarea,youhavetoacceptthat thisiswhatyou’regoingtobe,”Terry says.“Inthe15yearsI’vebeenhere,I thinkthere’sbeen33teamsthathave beenpromotedfromStep5toStep4. One-thirdofthoseareeithernolonger inexistenceorareplayingatalevel muchlower…that’ssayingoneoutof threeclubsfail.That’snotagreatstatistic.

“I’veseenafewchairmanwhohave comeinandsaid,‘we’reaimingforthe footballleague’.Why?Generally,every timeyougoupyouhavetoincrease yourbudgetby50-100percent.You havetothink‘isitasustainablemodel?’ Lookatyourcrowds,lookatyour budget…allthosecalculationsIdohere tomakesurewe’renotgettingcarried away.Yougotosomeclubsandthey don’tevenhavetoiletsinsidetheground yetthey’repayingplayers£120agame. Thatcan’tberight.That‘snotme.“

Clearly,andunderstandably,Terryis realisticabouthisbudgetandhasbuilta teamaroundyouthandplayerswho

‘wanttoplayforthebadge’.It’sa philosophythatseemstobepayingoffatthetimeofwritingtheclubsitfifthin theoverallleaguestandingshaving gained45pointsin26games.

CurrentmanagerPatLindley,himself anex-player,hasanucleusof Chesterfieldacademyplayersto complementhiscurrentcropof youngsters,makingtheaverageageof theteamjust19-20yearsold.

“That’sthemeasureforme,”beams Terry.“Yougotosomeclubsandthey’re older,bigger,stronger,there’slong throws,theyputfree-kicksintothebox andwestruggle.Wewon’tstrugglein twoorthreeyearstimethough.”

DevelopmentisasmuchpartofTerry’s philosophyasitiswinning,perhapseven moreso.Aswellasthefirstteamthere are24otherteamsallplayingunderthe Staveleybanner,risingupfromjuniorsto U19sandU21saswellasgirlsandladies teams.There’saclearpathwayforplayers throughoutwithpromotiontothefirst teamsquadtheultimategoal.

StaveleyMinersWelfareisaboutmuch morethanfootball,underTerry’s stewardshiptheclubhasbecomea communityassetandit’sfacilitiesare

StaveleyMWFCwasinaverydifferentplacewhenTerrytookoverin2007-facilitieswerelackingandthepitchwasunplayable

ChairmanTerryDamms(left)

secondtonone.Whenhefirstarrived thegrasswasthreefeetlong,therewas someportakabinshousingaclubhouse andchangingroomsandacoupleof dugouts–thatwasaboutit.

Today,it’smuchchanged.Thanksto Terry’sownpersonalgenerosityand diligenceinsecuringgrantsfromthe likesoftheFootballFoundationandthe government’stownshipfund,hehasbeen abletolayanew3Gsurface,builda modernclubhouseandshop,updatethe changingroomfacilities,provideproper carparkingandhasevenbuilta dedicatedstandfortheelderlyand disabled,which,whenfinished,willbe completelyenclosedandheated. Elsewhereinthegroundthereareboth coveredanduncoveredstandingand seatingareasandevenaself-contained footballpitchforchildrentouseon matchdays.It’sanimpressivefacilityto saytheleast.

Entrytowatchhomegamesis£5for adultsandallunder16sgofree.The clubhousehasafullylicensedbarand foodisavailable,fromchickencurryto chipbuttiesandeverythingin-between.

“I’llstickmychinoutandsaywe werethefirstclubintheNorthern Countiestopromotekidsgofree,”says Terry.“Ialwaysjudgeclubsbyhow manykidsarewatching.Youcanget accessfortwoadultsandtwokids,you canhavepieandchipstwice,twochip butties,twodrinksandnotspend£25.”

Staveleyareaveragingcrowdsofjust over240thisseason,whichisalreadyup onlastseasonandamarked improvementfromthe56regularswho wereturningupwhenTerryfirsttook over.

“WhentheFootballFoundationcame theysaid‘isthereaneedforthis facility?’,”saysTerry.“Andtherewas becauseStaveleyhasahighlevelof depravation,it’sanex-mining community,there’snotalotofmoney andpeopletreasurewhatthey’vegot. Thattickedmany,manyboxes.

“Intotal,wewillhavehadaround £1.5million-worthofsportinggrantsto makethisoneofthemostprolific,nice communitystadiumsinnon-league footballintheMidlandsandthenorthof England.That’swhatIwantittobe,a communityfacility.”

Toenhancethisreputationfurther Terryisalsoaimingtoaddanewfacility fortheteachingofpost-16BTECsport courseswherechildrencannotonly enhancetheireducationbutlife experiencestoo.Planningpermissionhas

beengrantedandheisjustgoing throughbuildingregulationsbeforework cangetunderway.

Therehavebeenmanyhighpointsfor TerryinhistimeatStaveley,nonemore sothanwehetookateamof‘kids’to RuncornintheFAVase,asheexplains: “In2009themanagerhadleftaswellas allthefirstteamsoItookanunder19 sidetoRuncorn;welost3-2butthatis probablythemostrewardingdayofmy timeatthisfootballclubbecauseI

provedtomyselfthatyoucangowith youngsters,playerswhowanttoplayfor yourclub…”

Thatgamepavedthewayforhis philosophyandissomethingthathehas stucktointhesucceedingyears.It’s somethinghewilladheretointhefuture toowiththeintentionofStaveleyMiners WelfareFCnotonlybecoming sustainablebutremainingahugepartof thecommunity.PromotiontoStep5 wouldbeanicebonus.

Fansenjoyingthe clubhousefacilities

Oncecomplete,thisstandwill befullyenclosedandheated

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Awardwinning

attraction celebrates20th anniversary

MatlockFarmPark,justten minutesfromChesterfield centre,islookingforwardto celebratingits20thbirthday thisspringwiththeirvisitors.

Theattractionhascomea longwaysincehumble beginnings,recentlywinning VisitPeakDistrict&Derbyshire’sVisitorAttractionofthe Year,VisitEngland’sTourismSuperstarawardandmost recentlyBestEventfortheirannualPeakDistrictHighland GamesfromtheNationalFarmAttractionsNetwork.

ManagingDirectorandfounderAllanFinlayisproudof howfartheparkhascome:“We’vereallysurpassed everythingwesetouttodo.Mybackgroundwashospitality andmywifeVirginiahasalwaysbeeninfarming-westarted theparkoffjustasalittlesomethingtodotogether.Ilook nowatwhatweofferwithalltheanimals,facilitiesand activitiesandfeelimmenselyproud,particularlyofourteam whoworkhardtodelivertheexperience.Seeingchildrenand adultshappywhenthey’rewithusisjustwonderful.”

LottyHawkins,assistantmanager,islookingforwardtothe anniversarycelebrationsplanned:“Ourofficialbirthdayis29 Aprilbutwe’velotsgoingoninthebuildup,includingan excitingsocialmediaprizegiveawaycampaign.Watchthis space!”

Packed summer events programme

Residentsandvisitors areencouragedto‘save thedate,’asdetailsof keyeventshappeningin Chesterfieldthisyearare announced–includingsomeexcitingnewadditionstothe programme.

Amongthenewhighlightsfor2023isEatinthePark–a two-daylivemusiceventhostedinQueen’sParkthissummer. Theevent,whichwillincludetwostagesfullof entertainmentforallthefamilyandfoodvendorssellingfood fromaroundtheglobe,willtakeplaceon5-6August2023, withticketsonsalenow.TheChesterfieldFoodandDrink Festivalistakingplaceon22-23Julyandwillincludea varietyoffoodretailers,aswellasadrinksmarquee.Nowa firmfavouriteonthecalendar,thepopularChesterfieldPride eventwilltakecentrestageatStandRoadParkon23July–withlivemusicandactsthroughouttheday.

There’salsotheChesterfieldFestivalofCricket(11-18 June),MedievalFunDay(25July),1940sMarket(2 November),Fireworks(3November)andChesterfieldMarket andChristmasLightsSwitchOn(19November).

Tokeepuptodatewithallofthelatesteventstakingplace visit:www.chesterfield.co.uk/visiting/events

Unleashan auction windfall!

Ifyou’vealways wonderedwhatthat antiquetreasure,quirky collectableorpieceof jewellerymightbe worthyoucanfindout forFREEinDerbyshire.

Monthlyantiqueand jewelleryvaluationsare settogetunderwayatCavendishHall,Edensor,andthefirst eventof2023willbeheldonWednesday22March,from10am1pm.ExpertsfromHansonsAuctioneerswillbeonhandto assessitems.Ifyouliketheguidepriceyoucanconsignobjects intoauctionthereandthen–andnoappointmentisnecessary.

CharlesHanson,ownerofHansonsAuctioneers,said:“I hopepeoplethroughoutNorthDerbyshirewilltake advantageofthisopportunity.Withacost-of-livingcrisis uponus,it’sasimplewaytoturnunwantedobjectsintocash. Digoutthosetreasuresandfindoutifyou’resittingonan auctionwindfall.”

Hansonsvaluesalltypesofantiquesandcollectables includingceramics,militariaandmedals,coinsandbanknotes, books,toys,railwayana,jewellery,watches,silverand memorabiliarelatingtosport,musicandfilms.Theirvaluers willbeatCavendishHall,Edensor,DerbyshireDE451PJ,on 22March,12April,24Mayand14June,10am-1pm.

TolearnmoreaboutHansons’servicesemail service@hansonsauctioneers.co.uk,call01283733988orvisit www.hansonsauctioneers.co.uk.

Allaboard

It’saboardforagreatcauseasSheffield’scelebrated AbbeydaleMiniatureRailwayraisedmorethan£2,000forSt Luke’sHospice.

Themuch-lovedrailwaysystem–operatedbytheSheffield andDistrictSocietyofModelandExperimentalEngineers–supportedthehospicewiththeirrecentWinterNightevent, thatbroughtinafinaltotalof£2144.08.

Nowapopularpartofthegroup’sannualschedule,the 2023WinterNightdateisalreadyconfirmedfor8December.

“WearedelightedthattheAbbeydaleMiniatureRailwayis suchakeensupporteroftheworkwedo,”saidStLuke’s CommunityFundraiserEllieMatthews.

“Therailwayreallyisawonderfulattractionandonethat meanssomuchtomanySheffieldfamiliesandwearepleased thattheyaresokeentopromoteandraisemoneyforthe workofStLuke’sdoes,bothatthehospiceandinthewider community.”

CharlesHansonwithtwooil paintingsbyQueenVictoria ImagecourtesyMarkLaban

CITROËNLAUNCHESITS FIRSTELECTRIC-ONLYCAR, WRITESRICHARDABBEY.

Citroënhasopeneditsorderbooksfor Newë-C4XElectric–thebrand’sfirst electric-onlycartobelaunchedintheUK. Itsdistinctivesilhouettecombinesthe sleeklinesofafastbackwiththeride height,practicality,androbuststylingof anSUV.Availablewithanefficient 100kWelectricmotor,Newë-C4X Electriciscapableof222miles(WLTP combined)onasinglecharge.

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High-technewlook

Withnumerousinnovationsand upgradedstandardequipment, Mercedes-Benzisstrengtheningthe positionoftheCLACoupéandCLA ShootingBrakeastrendsettersinthe compactsegment.

Thenewlyshapedfrontapron,the revisedradiatorgrillewithstarpattern andthenewreardiffusersharpenthe sportycharacter.Addedtothisarethe modernisedgraphicsintheLEDHigh Performanceheadlamps,whichare standardforthefirsttime,andthe LEDrearlights.

Asstandard,thenewCLACoupé andCLAShootingBrakemodelsare fittedwith17-inchfive-spokealloy wheelsinvanadiumsilverorafivedouble-spokedesigninhigh-gloss blackwithhigh-sheenfinish.

Thepetrolenginesareelectrified throughoutandincludefour-cylinder unitswitha7-or8-speedDCT automatictransmissionasstandard.As mildhybrids,theenginesareequipped withanadditional48-volton-board powersupplythatsupportsagilityat start-upwith10kWmorepower.

Topmarque

Thefirstall-electricŠKODAtowearthe brand’sfamousvRSbadgehasarrivedin showrooms,pricedfrom£54,370.

TheENYAQCoupéiVvRScomes withblack20-inchTauruswheelsas standardwith21-inchVisionwheelswith ananthracitefinishavailableasanoption. Bothfeatureaerodynamicallyoptimised plasticAerotrims.FullLEDmatrix headlightsandCrystalFacecompletethevRSmodel’sexteriordesign.

Inside,theENYAQCoupéiVvRSfeaturesamodel-specificDesignSelection exclusivelyreservedforthesportingflagshipoftherange.Inadditiontoblack perforatedleathersportsseats(heated)withintegratedheadrests,greypipingand contraststitching,thevRSfeaturesaleathermultifunctionsportssteeringwheel completewithvRSbadge.CustomerscanalsospecthevRSLoungeinterioras standard,whichoffersmicrosuedeandleatherupholsterywithlimegreenstitching andpiping.

Thecarisequippedwithtwinmotors–oneoneitheraxle–thatproducea combinedpoweroutputof299PS.TheENYAQCoupéiVvRSiscapableof completingthe0-62mphsprintinjust6.5secondsandhasatopspeedof111mph.

Mostefficientyet

TheAlfaRomeoTonalePlug-InHybrid Q4completestheTonalerange—themodel withwhichthebrandmadeitsentrance intotheworldofelectrification. Thisnewversionsitsatthetopofthe rangeandopensanewchapterinthe metamorphosisofAlfaRomeo,asit combinesmaximumefficiencyand sportiness:morethan49milesinfullelectricintheurbancycle,372milesinthetotalcycleandemissionsreducedto26g/km. EquippedwithaQ4all-wheel-drivesystem—thefrontwheelsarepoweredbythe internalcombustionengineandtherearwheelsarepoweredbytheelectricmotor— helpingtoprovidebest-in-classagility,lightnessanddrivingdynamics.

Its280hphybridpowertrainensuresitacceleratesfromzeroto62mphinjust6.2 secondsandontoatopspeedof84mphinfull-electricmodeand128mphinhybrid mode,withthee-AWDsystemprovidinginstantaneousdeploymentof100percent ofavailabletorquefromtheelectricmotorontherearaxle.

Pricesstartfrom£44,595.

TheDiary

Theatre

TheElvisYears:The StoryoftheKing

4March/BuxtonOperaHouse buxtonoperahouse.org.uk

Music

TheLathums

9March/O2Academy

www.academymusicgroup.com/ o2academysheffield

Followingthereleaseoftheirnew album,FromNothingToALittleBit More,theLathumsareback.TheEnglish indiebandaresuretowowwiththeir wonderfulharmoniesandinfectious energy.Getreadytosingyourheartout.

BethHart

11March/OvalHall www.sheffieldcityhall.co.uk

AmericanmusicianBethHartis returningtothestageforherlatest tour.Theblues-rocksinger-songwriter willbeperforminglivethisMarch, singinghitsfromhermostrecent album,ATributetoLedZeppelin.

Chesterfield SymphonyOrchestra

26March/WindingWheelTheatre chesterfieldtheatres.co.uk PerforminglivethisMarch,the ChesterfieldSymphonyOrchestraare celebratingtheir40thanniversary.Led bycomposerJackGrime,the‘Greatest Hits’concertissuretobeawonderful evening.

Comedy Event

TomAllen: Completely

16-17March/BuxtonOperaHouse buxtonoperahouse.org.uk

Followingtheoverwhelmingsuccess ofhislasttour,andasell-outshowat theLondonPalladium,TomAllenis returningtothestageforanightof fun.JointheEnglishcomedianforan eveningfilledwithAllen’ssignature sharpwitandwildstorytelling.

TimPeake:My JourneyIntoSpace

22March/BuxtonOperaHouse buxtonoperahouse.org.uk

FastenyourseatbeltsandjoinTim Peakeonhisepicjourneytothe InternationalSpaceStation.Extending hissell-outUKtour,Timwillbe givingafascinatinginsightintothe lifeofanastronaut,andrevealing secretsoflifeinspace.

Celebratethekingofrockandrollin stylewiththisincrediblemusical production.Watchthecompellinglife storyofElvisPresleyunfoldaccompaniedbyaward-winningsingers andanall-starband.Feeluplifted,and getreadytosingthenightawayfeaturingamixofthegreatesthits, includingSuspiciousMinds,Heartbreak HotelandHoundDog!

WildfireRoad

4-18March/Playhouse

www.sheffieldtheatres.co.uk

DirectedbyEveLeigh,preparetobe captivatedbythisnewplay.Fastenyour seatbeltandjointhepassengersonboard astheytakeofftoTokyo.But,thisisn’t goingtobethejourneytheyexpect,as theplaneishijacked.Whatisthe hijackersmotive?And,moreimportantly, whatwillbethefateofthoseintheair?

TheWayOldFriendsDo

7-11March/Lyceum

www.sheffieldtheatres.co.uk

Afterachancemeetingalmost30years afterpartingways,twoschoolfriendsset outtoformtheworld’sfirstABBA tributeband-andthebestpart?They’re doingitindrag!

LifeofPi

30March/BuxtonOperaHouse buxtonoperahouse.org.uk

Immerseyourselfinanightofmagical entertainmentwiththeOlivierAwardwinningstageadaptationofthebestsellingnovel,LifeofPi.Filmedlivein London’sWestEnd,thisissettobean unforgettablenightofepicdrama.

TheLathums ImagecourtesyEwanOgden

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