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MARK THE WEEKEND OF 1-3 SEPTEMBER IN YOUR DIARY... CHATSWORTH COUNTRY FAIR RETURNS WITH DANCING DIGGERS, TROOPERS, CELEBRITY CHEFS AND FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY.

he Chatsworth Country Fair is one of England’s most spectacular events and returns this year on 1-3 September.

Held in the 1,000-acre parkland surrounding Chatsworth House, tens of thousands of visitors will enjoy three

action-packed days of Grand Ring entertainment, cooking masterclasses, delicious food, fantastic shopping and plenty of ‘have-a-go’ activities. There’s all this plus a vintage fun fair, children’s climbing wall, bungee trampoline and more.

As always there’s a not-to-be-missed Grand Ring programme that’s always guaranteed to thrill, with stunt teams, dog racing and military bands.

Confirmed attendees this year include the The King’s Troop Royal Horse Artillery Musical Ride; these are the

ceremonial teams that you see involved in duties such as the Coronation and will be showcasing their speed and skills while performing intricate and close manoeuvres.

Also appearing in the Grand Ring will be the JCB diggers, who will be dancing for a packed crowd. A down-to-earth version of the Red Arrows, these mechanical monsters perform in an elegant display.

The Mounted Games will be taking place over the weekend and will include Allcomer’s Dog Racing, with Madcap capers with Rob Richardson and his Ginger Ninjas, all in pursuit of ‘Woger the Wabbit’; Falconry demonstrations; British Scurry and trials driving; and the dog, duck and sheep show.

Across in the food village will be celebrity chefs including James Martin,

Mary Berry and Matt Tebbutt as well as local cooks and producers such as Adam Thackeray and Max Fischer, Chris Mapp, Eva Humphries, Mark Aisthorpe, Ray Moody and Tim Sidaway.

Children are well catered for at Chatsworth Country Fair and can choose from activities including Banana brain fun shows with face painting (from 11am-4pm), exotic animal encounters, Pony rides from Brimington Equestrian Centre, mini Land Rovers and an ‘off-road’ course, bouncy castle, bumper boats and cars, low ropes and target golf.

And don’t miss the hot air balloons, which will be taking to the skies each evening in what is one of the largest ballooning events in the UK after Bristol. There will also be demonstrations of how to inflate a balloon in the Grand Ring.

Ticket information:

Day tickets are priced from £28.50 for adults (children under 15 are free) and can be bought on the day, whilst two and three-day tickets must be bought in advance and are priced from £45.50 and £68 respectively.

If you would like to become a Chatsworth Country Fair member you enjoy exclusive use of the Member’s enclosure, which includes ringside seating on your own private lawn at the heart of the action plus access to the Members’ bar and deli area and executive facilities of the highest standard. A members enclosure breakfast will also be available. Prices start from £55 for adults (one day) and £5 for children (under threes are free).

Caravans and motorhomes are welcome to the site, which is located just inside the Golden Gates and is open for four nights from Thursday evening (31 August). Prices are £110 for three nights, £130 for four and an electricity hook-up is £70.

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It’s been two years now since The George was relaunched by Longbow Bars & Restaurants and despite having lost its ‘newness’, the Hathersage pub feels very much part of the community and has become the goto venue for food, drink and family celebrations.

Rob Hattersley and his team completely modernised the 500-year-old building, which was once frequented by Charlotte Brönte, creating a stylish and comfortable pub, restaurant and hotel. One of the more recent additions is an extensive outdoor terrace, perfect for when the sun pokes its head through the clouds.

The dining room overlooks this terrace and is a bright, airy space in which to sample The George’s foodie delights –and there are many.

The menu has something for everyone with plenty of crowd-pleasers including pizza (made in a wood-fired oven), burgers, fish ‘n’ chips and homemade pie of the day. There’s also what you’d perhaps describe as more ‘gastro-style’ dishes and it was here that we took inspiration for a pleasant summer’s day lunch.

I started with an onion bhaji-inspired scotch egg, which was served with homemade mango chutney (£9.50).

Perfectly cooked (the yolk was runny), this was a hearty introduction to our meal and had those subtle Indian flavours that are so familiar. Across the table my wife tucked into a goats’ cheese and pomegranate croquette served with tomato jam, sweety drop peppers and rocket salad (£8.95).

Both dishes paired well with glasses of Montepulciano d’Abruzzo Ancora (£7.50, 250ml) and Pinot Grigio Rosato Ancora (£7.50, 250ml), both supplied by Hattersley Wines of Bakewell.

Much of the produce at The George is sourced locally and this provenance is outlined on the menu. Meat comes from New Close Farm in Haddon, fish from RG Morris & Son in Buxton and fruit and veg from Winsters in Chesterfield, for example.

Our mains continued the high standards and my wife’s sage and chorizo stuffed pork fillet wrapped in pancetta, with sauteed greens, mashed potato, creamy sage and chorizo sauce (£20.95) wouldn’t have looked out of place on any restaurant table. It’s a dish that has been on The George’s menu and had become something of a signature dish.

My BBQ beef short rib (£22.50) was meaty, as you’d expect, and well complemented by the accompanying grilled corn on the cob, coleslaw and

skinny fries.

We’d still got room for dessert and The George Gourmand (£11.95) is a great way to sample a smaller selection of the desserts on offer and is served with a generous shot of espresso. I tried a slither of lemon tart, chocolate brownie, meringue, coconut ball and scoops of raspberry and mango sorbets. It was delicious.

My wife opted for the much heartier portion of the homemade lemon tart served with crushed meringue, pistachio ice cream and strawberry coulis (£8.95).

Children are well catered for at The George too and my two children tucked into dishes of margherita pizza (£4.50) and burger and fries (£7.95).

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CHOOSE YOUR WINNER OF THE WESTSIDE READERS’ CHOICE AWARD... FIND OUT HOW BELOW.

The Westside Restaurant & Bar Awards returns this October –and we need your help in choosing a winner.

The Westside Readers’ Choice Award 2023 let’s you have your say. Whether you select your favourite local café, a much-loved Indian or Italian restaurant or any other type of food venue, all votes are equal. 2022’s winner was The Wortley Arms, a gastro pub in the north of Sheffield.

To vote, go online to www.rmcmedia/events, or scan the QR code below with your smartphone, to let us know where you enjoy eating out most. All entries must include a home address and contact details, only one entry per email address is allowed. The closing date for entries is 13 October 2023.

This year’s event, which takes place at the OEC on Monday 30 October, will be the third year running we have held the event here and if the previous two years are anything to go by, 2023’s ceremony is going to be another fantastic affair.

Rewinding back to last year, over 250 people packed out the Hillsborough venue, which opened in late 2019 and hosts a range of impressive multipurpose suites with catering for up to 500 guests, a perfect setting for weddings, dinners, balls, conferences, live events and more. It was the perfect fit for our event; extremely well organised, the service was faultless throughout the evening ensuring that the awards ran smoothly and without a hitch.

When it came to the 2022 Westside & Southside Restaurant & Bar Awards, sponsored by I Grunwerg Ltd, competition was keen. The top prize went to Rafters, a small but stunning restaurant on Oakbrook Road that just seems to get better and better. The 3 AA rosette restaurant, owned by Alistair Myers and Tom Lawson, flies the flag for fine dining in the city and we loved everything about it - the food, the wine, the service and the overall attention to detail. It’s just a lovely experience and well deserving of our flagship award. Judging by the huge round of applause that greeted the announcement - made

by our compere Chris Wilson, the former managing editor of RMC Media – it was a popular choice and welldeserved.

Each of our 18 winners received an engraved plaque, presented on the night by publishing managers Sam Warsop, Mandy Ogle and Sally-Anne Sharp.

Scan this QR code with your smartphone to cast your nomination for our Readers’ Choice Award

Get your tickets

And you can be there too. If you would like to attend, even treat your team to an early Christmas party, tickets are priced £60+VAT each or you can purchase a table for ten for £550+VAT. Email john.murphy@rmcmedia.co.uk for further details.

Last year’s Readers’ Choice, The Wortley Arms

Guru of fashion and modelling

DELYSE HUMPHREYS RECENTLY CELEBRATED HER 86TH BIRTHDAY AT A SURPRISE PARTY AT THE MAYNARD. HERE, SHE SPEAKS TO RICHARD ABBEY ABOUT HER TRANSITION FROM MODEL TO BUSINESSWOMAN AND MORE.

When Delyse Humphreys looks back over her life and career, she does so with a feeling of pride. For the Sheffield supermodel turned successful businesswoman helped to launch the careers of hundreds of girls through her modelling and casting agency, Style.

She is held in such high esteem by her prodigies that many of them turned up to a surprise party to celebrate her recent 86th birthday at The Maynard, Grindleford.

“I thought it was just going to be a small lunch for half a dozen of us but it snowballed,” recalls Delyse, who found herself in the company of over 30 guests.

“Justine Woolley and Tracey Harrison organised the party for me, along with Jo Hill and Alison Slack, now Singleton,” said Delyse. “I’ve always kept in touch with them and they still phone me for

advice. It was lovely to see them all.”

No doubt the afternoon was spent recalling tales – glamorous and otherwise – of Style and for Delyse, a modelling career which began back in the 1950s.

Delyse was born in Sheffield in 1937 and grew up on Lansdowne Road, attending school on Sharrow Lane. As a teenager she had ambitions of taking part in beauty competitions and although encouraged by her parents, her dad insisted that she get a ‘proper job’ first.

“I thought that was boring but [dad] made me go to business school and I ended up getting a job there,” stated Delyse. “I did two days, two nights for two years and did shorthand, typing and bookkeeping so I knew about business.”

Delyse would call on these valuable skills much later but fulfilled her dream of becoming a model, taking part in beauty competitions and doing

promotions work. She got a job working in the office and as a model for Aquapoise swimwear, based in Hillsborough, who also used her for the basis for their swimwear designs.

“I was the standard size 12,” said Delyse. “I was 34-24-36, I always remember that.”

Brushes with fame were all part and parcel of Delyse’s early career, the highlight of which was auditioning for the role of Tatiana Romanova in the 1963 James Bond film, From Russia With Love. She didn’t get the part (that went to Daniela Bianchi) or get to meet Sean Connery but it was an experience she cherished.

She did eventually make it on to the silver screen, appearing in the 1969 Ken Russell film, Women in Love, alongside Oliver Reed and Glenda Jackson.

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wasn’t really something Delyse had considered but came into being after a chance meeting.

“It was a friend called Barry Bronks,” said Delyse. “I’d worked with him on promotions and he rang me up one day and said ‘come and see me, I’ve got a job for you’.

“It turned out the job wasn’t for me but he needed promotions girls, front of house, that kind of thing. I wasn’t an agency but I said I’d find him three or four girls. He then said, ‘by the way, what are you doing for the rest of your life?’

“I laughed. He said ‘I’m serious. I hate to see talent wasted’. So I said, ‘what do you want me to do?’.

“He asked me lots of questions, took notes on a big sheet of foolscap paper and at the end of it said, ‘I’ll tell you what you’re doing. You’re going to open an agency and you’re going to call it Style’.”

The rest is history.

Delyse went out looking for property and found a place on the corner of London Road and Broadfield Road, which became Style by Delyse Humphreys. She bought the building

after three or four years and completely renovated it.

“It had mirrors from floor to ceiling all down one wall,” she recalled. “I was able to point out what [the girls] were doing wrong and what they were doing right. I taught deportment and balance, makeup, hair… Unlike today where we’ve got makeup artists, hairdressers and all those sorts of people, you didn’t have them then unless it was a big fashion shoot.”

Some of Delyse’s girls went on to have fantastic, high-profile careers with the ones sticking in her mind being Justine Woolley and Michelle Behennah.

Party-organiser and close friend Justine had been with Delyse since the age of 14 and had a career that took her to Hamburg, Milan and Paris. Michelle was sent to Models One in London and from there she went to New York to sign with Ford, eventually appearing on the covers of Vogue, Cosmopolitan and Sports Illustrated magazines amongst many others.

Of course there are many more success stories which is testament to the positive

influence Delyse had on so many girls’ careers and lives. It’s something she remains fiercely proud of.

“I don’t want to be conceited about it, I’m just pleased the girls have done so well,” she said. “I’m really proud of them all. It’s not just about modelling, it’s about learning life skills as well. I was tough on them, I made them work hard, but I like to think I made a difference.”

Given the reception she received at her birthday party, and the successful careers she helped to curate, I think you can

“It’s not just about modelling, it’s about learning life skills as well. I was tough on my girls, I made them work hard, but I like to think I made a difference.”

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The best of everything

hoosing the right wedding venue can be one of the hardest decisions you have to make. There are so many questions; for example, how many guests, do you want a formal wedding breakfast, a disco, will there be space outside?

Aston Hall Hotel, built in 1772 and steeped in history, offers the best of everything. It has been lovingly restored and updated with a modern, contemporary design, which is high in style whilst remaining a neutral backdrop for your wedding and keeping the original features intact.

Surrounded by 55 acres of landscaped gardens and woodland, only one minute from junction 31 of the M1 and on the doorstep of the beautiful Peak District, the setting is stunning and the location is ideally placed, making for a luxury, urban retreat.

Weddings at Aston Hall are truly unforgettable. Your wedding day is the most important day of your lifeprofessional expertise will ensure that your special day remains not only memorable, but also tailored exactly to your requirements.

Aston Hall’s fairy godmothers will guide you smoothly through the planning process, and a dedicated operations team will delight your guests and take care of absolutely everything on the day to ensure

you have a relaxed and enjoyable wedding. There are two suites at the hotel, which are licensed for civil ceremonies and civil partnerships. The Lagonda is the ultimate suite for any wedding offering flexibility in set up and size. This stunning room seats up to 300 for your wedding breakfast and evening reception. Boasting a large dance floor, contemporary neutral tones and with its own bar, Lagonda offers privacy in stylish surroundings.

Virage opened in July 2018 and is located in a separate building but is in keeping with the look of the hotel and its original character, as well as being finished off to a high specification with its own individual and unique design. There is a spacious and contemporary bar area, leading through to the main function room which has floor to ceiling windows and a skylight stretching the full length of one end of the room, creating a feeling of natural daylight and ample amounts of

space. This fantastic space seats up to 100 for your wedding breakfast and 150 for your evening reception.

Aston Hall is the only wedding venue in Sheffield with a church in the grounds but is also licensed to offer outdoor ceremonies between April and September in the beautiful Pagoda on the front lawns of the hotel.

The hotel offers a variety of packages to suit all different requirements and budgets, starting from £3,000. They host a range of wedding events throughout the year plus two wedding fairs. Coming up on Saturday 23 and Sunday 24 September is a Wedding Showcase where the function suites will be fully dressed for a potential wedding and available to view. The event runs from 11am-3pm, entry is free and no appointments are necessary.

Aston Hall has 52 stunning en-suite bedrooms to accommodate your guests, including executive bedrooms, superior and luxury bedrooms, the latter of which feature stand-alone baths and four poster beds – brides and grooms can choose from one of these bedrooms for their bridal suite.

For more information, to request a wedding brochure, or to arrange an appointment to view the venue, contact Aston Hall directly.

Aston Hall Hotel

Worksop Road, Aston, Sheffield, S26 2EE

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ASTON HALL HOTEL OFFERS A STUNNING BACKDROP FOR ANY WEDDING, LARGE OR SMALL.

Destination Derbyshire

WHETHER YOU’RE VISITING CHATSWORTH COUNTRY FAIR OR JUST WANT TO EXPLORE THE PEAK DISTRICT, DON’T FORGET TO CHECK OUT THESE LOCAL BUSINESSES AND VENUES.

Bank House

Inspired by the Mediterranean but proudly local, Bank House brings you the very best food and drink in an upbeat relaxed environment. The restaurant offers a playful take on British cuisine with broad European influences emphasising local, rustic, seasonal and sustainable ingredients.

Dishes are designed for sampling and sharing and are complemented by an iconic cocktail experience served in a vibrant welcoming atmosphere. Guests can enjoy the key elements of the current Mediterranean dining scene in an informal and social setting, where the surroundings are as vibrant as the food and cocktails.

With relaxed outside seating, it’s perfect for summer; visit Bank House for that unique experience.

Call 01433 449060 or visit bankhousehathersage.co.uk to find out more.

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Chatsworth Garage Doors offer an excellent range of garage doors and affordable Front doors for clients in and around Sheffield, Derbyshire and all the surrounding regions.

The full range includes but not limited to up and over doors, sectional Doors, Side Hung and roller doors all supplied by the industry’s leading manufacturers.

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The George

Sink into the luscious surroundings and enjoy the most delicious dishes from the new summer menu at The George Hathersage.

Made with the freshest, premium produce from the best farms and suppliers across the Peak District, light and flavoursome dishes sit alongside hearty and rich meals to satisfy every taste. Over 90 per cent of the menu can be adapted to be gluten-free with many delicious vegetarian and vegan options available.

Located in the heart of the Hope Valley and with many popular walking routes on its doorstep, The George is the ideal place to stay, dine and drink.

To find out more, call 01433 650436 or visit thegeorgehathersage.com

The Maynard

Enjoy breath-taking views over the Hope Valley in the new garden dining area at The Maynard. Enjoy summer sharing platters, afternoon tea, sumptuous Sunday lunch or an array of fresh, delicious dishes made with premium produce from Peak District farms and suppliers. Live music in the gardens every Sunday 2-4pm*

With some of the best walking routes on our doorstep it is the ideal stop off for a drink, lunch, or end of walk location for a sublime Sunday Roast.

The stunning venue also offers space for larger events such as weddings, BIG milestone birthday parties, as well as christenings, bar mitzvahs, proms, wedding anniversaries, corporate events, charity events, gender reveals, celebrations of life. The list is goes on…

Call 01433 424110 or visit the-maynard.com to find out more. *Weather permitting

The Peacock at Cutthorpe

The Peacock at Cutthorpe, set near the stunning Derbyshire countryside and a fiveminute walk away from Linacre reservoir, is open seven days a week.

Renowned for its home cooked food, Sunday lunches and an array of dishes on the menu, there is plenty for everyone to enjoy. Most dishes can be adapted to suit dietary requirements so the pub can cater for all.

The fabulous beer garden is a great place to enjoy food or just a drink; there is plenty to choose from with three local hand pulls as well as a vast range of beers, wines spirits and soft drinks. The Peacock also has a covered heated outdoor area.

The Peacock is somewhere for all the family to enjoy with a children’s playground and a dog friendly bar area.

To find out more, call 01246 563669 or visit cutthorpe.net

The Peacock at Rowsley

There’s plenty to enjoy at The Peacock at Rowsley this September. From al fresco dining on the garden terrace when the sun shines, to fine dining in the Peacock’s three AA rosette restaurant, the summer menus focus on seasonal, local produce, including herbs and vegetables grown in the hotel garden.

September is the last month for summer produce, with the Autumn menu launching in the bar on 21 September and the restaurant on the 26th.

Open Tuesday to Saturday, guests can enjoy lunch from 12-2pm and dinner from 6.30-9pm.

The perfect base for those visiting the Peak District, The Peacock is located a short distance from Bakewell and in close proximity to Haddon Hall and Chatsworth House. Hotel residents are provided with complimentary tickets to Haddon Hall during their stay, as well as a discount of 20 per cent off Chatsworth House.

The hotel is also perfectly placed to explore the Peak District on foot, with a number of fantastic hikes and bike rides right on the doorstep.

Call 01629 733518 or visit thepeacockatrowsley.com to find out more.

William Eyre & Sons

William Eyre & Sons is a well-loved family run business serving the farming community and general public for over 137 years as an agricultural corn merchant and has well over 22,000 lines.

The Bradwell site stocks a wide range of timber, building supplies, plumbing, animal products and feeds as well as local eggs and honey, flour, oats and cereals. There is also a large household department stocking many green cleaning products.

Clothing is not overlook and ranges from the likes of Dubarry, Barbour, Ridgeline, Musto, Hoggs of Fife and much more can be found in store. There is also a wide variety of wellingtons and boots from Aigle, Le Chameau, Chatham, Barbour, Toggi, Grisport, Meindl, and a good range of work wear and safety boots.

William Eyre & Sons is situated at Brough in the heart of the Hope Valley, Peak District with a large car park.

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LEN AYLING CREATES DRAMATIC CANVAS PAINTINGS INPIRED BY NATURE.

any of us took up new hobbies during the pandemic, forced or otherwise, and while a lot of these quickly became passing fads, for some of us they have become lasting obsessions.

It was during this time that Len Ayling, who lives in Killamarsh, saw an advert for ‘Paint by Numbers’ kits. He was intrigued by the ones with jungle animals, often depicted in the wild but after painting a few of these, he decided to try freehand and so purchased canvas and paints.

Friends bought him gifts of paints and brushes and one suggested he watch YouTube instructional videos. Earlier attempts of flowers and landscapes were admired, but the learning had only just begun.

Len, who has been unable to mobilise for several years without a frame, has to do muscle exercises every day for

extremely weak hamstrings and quadriceps and still experiences pain. His wife, Patricia, and his son in Australia are guilty of bullying him to keep moving, but he can spend many absorbing hours in front of a canvas.

Over time he has discovered a plethora of different paints such as iridescent, special brushes in various shapes and sizes (solid, flimsy and fan-like) and tools, such as sponges and palette knives. The medium he uses is acrylic. The overarching skill however is technique and this has to evolve through trial and error; the use of colour and blending particularly important.

For inspiration Len has gazed at pink and purple swirling skies over Killamarsh or spotted a mysterious or magical element in a photo Patricia has taken in an early evening walk along the lakes at Rother Valley Country Park. Early morning gives a glint to water whereas

the evenings give a soft hue.

When Patricia returns home, she sets him the challenge of representing this. Perception of a bright day (when we actually get one), or a view which requires a dramatic sky over a dark silhouette, requires different colours, blending and technique. Depth and the acknowledgement of movement are among the challenges.

One viewer was astonished at the way Len had captured the translucency of the water in ‘The Wave’. Another said they gasped in anticipation of the ‘crash’.

Reading or listening to comments has revealed that paintings really do evoke emotions. The journey from real life images such as those scenes beautifully painted by Constable for instance.

Len continues to paint, proving his hobby has become much more than a passing fad.

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The Magic Of Mowtown

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Chesterfield Vegan Market

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Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds

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Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds are back, and have returned back up to The North for an unforgettable evening at Don Valley Bowl.

Joining Noel and the band is a big lineup of indie artists, including Happy Mondays, The Cribs and many more.

You may know Noel from the iconic Manchester indie band Oasis, but after the split of the band, Noel created Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds, which have now had four number one albums, including hits such as “Dead In The Water”, “Easy Now” “If I Had A Gun”.

Self Esteem

2 September / Don Valley Bowl

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Self Esteem is performing her biggest concert of her career so far at Don Valley Bowl, with other artists by her side including Natalie Imbruglia, Confidence Man and others. After leaving the band Slow Club, Rebecca Lucy Taylor launched her solo career under the name Self Esteem, kicking off with the single “Your Wife” and releasing her latest album “Prioritise Pleasure” in October 2022, which was nominated for the Mercury Prize.

One of the biggest success stories in British theatre history is coming to Chesterfield this month. Get ready for the biggest Motown party of the year as you go loco down in Acapulco, and go back down memory lane with Motown classics from Marvin Gaye, Diana Ross, Stevie Wonder and many more.

The Queen Story

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This two-hour story tells the story of Queen through all the eras, starting from their earliest performances right through to the more infamous performances in the 80s, including a recreation of the legendary Live Aid set. Performing their most iconic hits such as Killer Queen, Somebody to Love, Bohemian Rhapsody, Radio Gaga, this tribute act is guaranteed to blow your mind.

The Nutcracker

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The Nutcracker - a charming and kind fairytale is one of the jewels of Tchaikovsky’s repertoire. Prepare to enter a magical new world – the Nutcracker in this ballet may be a handsome prince in disguise. It tells the story of Marie, a sad little girl, whose godfather, Drosselmeier, gives her a Nutcracker doll as a present on Christmas Eve. In her lively imagination it turns into a prince and the magic starts…

Chesterfield Vegan Market is returning for its second year this September. The market offers a wide range of vegan products, for example cakes, chocolate, fudge, jewellery, clothing etc. The market also offers plastic-free items and zero waste solutions, alongside a selection of hot, vegan food. Along with all these vegan goods, there will be animal charities and rescue centers there to promote the services they offer. Everybody is welcome at the market, whether you’re a vegan or not, and visitors are also able to bring along their dogs.

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The iconic Jason Bryne is performing his hit show “The Iconic Bionic Man Tour” this September, here in Sheffield. The Dublin-born comedia has been actively touring throughout his comedic career, beginning in 1995 up to present day. He rose to fame by becoming a runner- up in ‘So You Think You’re Funny’, and went on to receive Perrier nominations in 2001. It was soon after this that he became to be one of the biggest- selling comedians.

Master Cutler’s Challenge

The BAWE Master Cutler Event, held at Chatsworth House, was a roaring success, raising in excess of £8,000 for the Master Cutler’s Challenge.

The BAWE Summer Luncheon was a wonderful day bringing together women entrepreneurs.

Special Guest, Dame Julie Kenny, came along to tell all about her mastercutlerschallenge23, changing lives and supporting communities at Wentworth Woodhouse.

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Girls from Notre Dame High School at their Y11 leavers prom at the Crowne Plaza Royal Victoria.

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Visitors gathered at the Goldsmiths North event, held at the Cutler’s Hall on 7-9 July.

PICTURED (L-R): Prime Warden of the Worshipful Company of Goldsmiths in London, Ashley Carson - Sheffield Assay Master, Dame Julie Kenney - Master Cutler, Brett PayneGoldsmiths North Director, Charles Turner - Chairman of Sheffield Assay Office

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Flying high

Get those suitcases packed and the passports ready… Steven and Gloria Vernals are aiming for a spot of international travel thanks to the St Luke’s Lottery!

Steven, who lives with wife Gloria in Waterthorpe, has been playing the St Luke’s Lottery for 30 years and has won several small prizes over the decades. But now the couple have hit the jackpot, picking up the lottery’s coveted £15,000 rollover prize. And that means that they will soon be jetting off to meet family and friends in The Netherlands and the Philippines.

“It was when I saw the sort of work that hospices do that I decided to support St Luke’s,” said a delighted Steven. “Over the years I’ve had a few £5 wins but I never imagined that I would ever win the rollover prize.”

It costs just £1 to play the St Luke’s Lottery every week and as well as the £15,000 rollover jackpot, there is a guaranteed weekly £1,000 tax free win as well as 100 chances to win smaller prizes.

More than 5,300 players win a prize every year in the St Luke’s Lottery - an amazing one in three winning odds.

To play the St Luke’s Lottery simply visit www.stlukeslotterysheffield.org.uk/register

Peaks Uniques is back

Independent makers and retailers will be back at Crystal Peaks on 23 September for the final Peaks Uniques of 2023. Peaks Uniques sees small businesses, designers and makers welcomed to the award-winning Sheffield shopping centre, selling everything from bath products to houseplants, greetings cards and gifts, art works, jewellery and even pet accessoriesall created by independent artists and craftspeople.

For the final event of this year, which runs from 9am to 4pm in the Crystal Peaks central atrium, there will be a range of around 40 different stalls on offer.

“We have been consistently overwhelmed by the public response to the Peaks Uniques concept and 2023 has been our most successful season yet,” said centre manager Lee Greenwood. “The emphasis with Peaks Uniques is on the unique, bespoke, quirky and interesting - the sort of products that differ from what we already offer in our stores and existing marketplace.

“This will be the final event of the year and comes just as people are starting to think about Christmas shopping so we are sure they will able to spot some unusual gift ideas.”

For more information visit crystalpeakscentre.com

Oakstock gives a boost to hospice

Two days of music and family fun raised more than £300 for St Luke’s Hospice as Oakstock returned to Mosborough. The popular music festival at the British Oak pub featured a lineup of live bands, bars, ice cream, children’s entertainment, glitter painting and food stalls,

And by the time the two-day celebration was over, the event had raised £341 for St Luke’s.

“This was a real community event and we are so pleased that the organisers chose St Luke’s as their charity,” said St Luke’s Community Fundraiser Ellie Matthews. “We’d like to say thank you to all the people who made Oakstock such a great success.

“The money they raised will go directly to ensuring that we can continue to provide our excellent levels of care for all St Luke’s patients and their families.”

Mike throws himself into fundraising challenge

You could say that Mike Lancaster is really throwing himself into volunteering for St Luke’s Hospice. For when he’s not giving time to the St Luke’s Woodseats shop, he is preparing to take the plunge and join the charity’s September abseil!

Semi-retired wedding celebrant Mike, who is 57 and lives in Gleadless, decided to support St Luke’s as a tribute to mumin-law Eunice Fisher, who was a patient at the hospice.

“I felt I could be doing something useful and I thought of St Luke’s because it is a local charity and also because my wife’s mum was looked after by St Luke’s more than 20 years ago,” Mike explained. “I have always remembered how brilliant they were, they were just incredible and I have always had enormous admiration for them since then.”

Mike volunteers at the St Luke’s Woodseats shop every Tuesday morning. Now, though, he is taking his support a step further, signing up to take part in the St Luke’s abseil, which will be held at Sheffield Hallam University’s Owen Building on Saturday 30 September.

Participants in the event pay a registration fee of £23 and are then asked to raise £230 in sponsorship.

To support Mike’s abseil visit www.justgiving.com/page/mike-lancaster-1686209039869

For more information on the abseil or to sign up email fundraisingevents@hospicesheffield.co.uk or call Gemma Lancaster on 0114 235 7590.

Go big or go home

After turning their attention to the hatchback market in recent years, Renault have now switched their focus to large cars with the launch of the Rafale.

The all-new Renault Rafale is the first production vehicle entirely designed according to the new visual language that Gilles Vidal has brought in as Head of Design Renault. It is visionary, daring, perfectly in tune with its time and tailor-made for a period when everything is moving ever faster.

The car also features up-to-the-minute connectivity and a 200hp E-Tech full hybrid powertrain that is as efficient as it is frugal and uses recycled materials.

The all-new Renault Rafale is an advanced coupe SUV, it looks as vibrant as it feels when you drive it, and it is an opportunity to share an intense driving experience with friends or children – however grownup they may be.

The all-new Renault Rafale 200 hp E-Tech full hybrid will reach markets in spring 2024.

Magnificent seven

Kia UK has revealed pricing and specifications for the all-new Kia EV9, the brand’s new flagship three-row electric SUV.

Kia will offer three grades to EV9 buyers in the UK: ‘Air’, ‘GT-Line’ and ‘GT-Line S’, each with a three-row, seven-seat layout as standard. All three models offer a 99.8 kWh long-range battery pack with heat pump, and with it the ability to drive up to more than 300 miles from a single charge. Kia’s 800V ultra-fast charging technology means every version of the EV9 can be recharged from 10-to-80 per cent in as little as 24 minutes when plugged into a 350kW high-powered charger.

The first UK customer deliveries of the EV9 ‘GT-Line S’ will start from January 2024, with ‘Air’ and ‘GT-Line’ models due to follow later on. Prices start from £64,995.

Shaped by desire

Mercedes-Benz is continuing its long tradition of sporty, elegant dream cars with a new, independent series. The new CLE Coupé uses the conceptual and technical innovations of the C-Class and E-Class. With its expressive design, exclusive comfort equipment for maximum individuality and confident, sporty driving performance, the new two-door car goes its own way.

The new CLE Coupé sets standards in efficiency thanks to systematic electrification and intelligent downsizing. All engines are mild hybrids with an integrated starter generator and 48-volt electrical system. There is a choice of four-cylinder units and – as the most powerful engine – a 3.0-litre straight-six petrol engine.

High performance

The latest generation BMW M2 raises the bar in the high-performance premium compact segment. The new car builds on its formidable predecessor’s strengths to deliver an even greater driving experience, taking the formula of a classic high-performance sports car and reproducing it in highly concentrated form with cutting-edge technology.

The new BMW M2 encapsulates the pure joy of driving: its compact dimensions, a six-cylinder in-line engine, a manual gearbox option, rear-wheel drive and an advanced control/operating concept – allowing the driver to adjust the vehicle setup as desired – are all central to its appeal.

With a maximum output of 460hp – 90hp more than the original BMW M2 – and exhilarating driving dynamics that have been honed during in-depth testing on the Nürburgring’s Nordschleife circuit and other race tracks, the new BMW M2 represents another highlight in the model offensive celebrating the 50-year anniversary of BMW M GmbH. Priced from £64,890 OTR.

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