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Pulse THE MAGAZINE FOR CHAPELTOWN, ECCLESFIELD, GRENOSIDE & HIGH GREEN

THE EDUCATION ISSUE Students skydive for ME Research UK

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CONTENTS

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Invest in some cool clothes for summer

8 Home & Garden

Bring the holiday vibes home and inject some Mexican style into your outdoor spaces

12 Facing the future

16 Dive right in

Frances Hoyland is taking the plunge to raise money for a cause very close to her own heart

We look back at a school of yesteryear

20 The Diary

PROMOTIONS: 15 Kip McGrath 18 G&M Healthcare 29 Hair Station 45 46 Tankersley Park Golf Club 50 Burrows

Unsure of what lies ahead? We look at the education options available to students approaching their GCSE exams and beyond

A monthly guide to the best of what’s happening around the region

13 Fear of the unknown

24 Beauty

Liz Theaker is a Year 10 student at Ecclesfield secondary school. About to go into her final year, she explains why she is feeling apprehensive about the changes to the way GCSEs are assessed and graded…

38 Looking Back

Everything you need to remember when you set off for your favourite musical event this summer

26 Fashion

Refresh your wardrobe this summer with the help of these local boutiques

FRONT COVER: Frances Hoyland and Robert Milne of Chapeltown Academy are raising money for ME (myalgic encephalomyeliti)

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Fiesta forever BRING THE HOLIDAY VIBES HOME AND INJECT SOME MEXICAN STYLE INTO YOUR OUTDOOR SPACES. BY PHOEBE SEYMOUR. his month, it’s time to embrace those long summer days and take your parties into the garden. Holidays are an inspiring and energising time and whilst we may not have the same climate, our Mexican neighbours across the pond sure know how to fiesta. So why not take a page out of their book and take the holiday vibes home? Bright colours such as hot pinks and lime

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greens will give your garden party energy, whilst cacti are on trend, so adorn your tables with the real prickly things or opt for accessories with funky cactus prints. Add playful embroidered cushions with pom-poms and floral crockery and you will have a garden gathering sure to wow your guests this summer.

These fluorescent Moroso Supernatural chairs will make a statement in any garden. £120 from www.nest.co.uk

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Brighten your barbecue with these colourful paper lanterns. £4.99 from www.gingerray.co.uk Every party needs emergency chairs and this embroidered Suzani pouf seat is perfect for just that. £29.25 from www.boutiquecamping.com

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EDUCATION

Facing the future

UNSURE OF WHAT LIES AHEAD? WE LOOK AT THE EDUCATION OPTIONS AVAILABLE TO STUDENTS APPROACHING THEIR GCSE EXAMS AND BEYOND. t every stage of your child’s education, they come to a crossroads. Perhaps your child is about to decide which subjects to continue to study or is awaiting exam results, which will determine what they do next. However old they are, having as much information and sound advice as possible is vital when coming to a decision. If your child is in need of some guidance and you are unsure of how to help, here are some things for them to consider at each stage.

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The main difference between GCSEs (General Certificate of Secondary Education) and BTECs (Business and Technology Education Council) is that BTECs are usually awarded for more vocational subjects such as P.E. (physical education), hair and beauty and children’s care. BTECs are usually taken by students aged 16 and above, but some schools offer BTECs alongside GCSEs. If your child is weighing up whether to choose a BTEC, it may be worth noting that they involve more coursework and less exams than GCSEs. So if your child

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hates exams, they may find a BTEC easier. One BTEC is equivalent to one GCSE, so don’t worry which will be considered more ‘valuable’ when it comes to the next stage of their education.

staying on to investigate those subjects for their A Levels. And if they don’t like the idea of going to the sixth form connected to their secondary school, now is a good time to start afresh.

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As mentioned above, your child can opt for BTECs at this stage in their education, or they can take academic-based A Levels or a work-based qualification such as an RQF (Regulated Qualifications Framework, formerly NVQs). A Levels can be taken at sixth form or college, whilst BTECs and RQFs are more commonly taught at college, so it is completely up to them which learning environment they prefer. Whilst your child may like the idea of going to the sixth form connected to their school, they should choose a route that will best benefit their career. If they know what career they want to pursue at this stage, a BTEC or RQF is a good option. However, if they are unsure about their career goals, but know they enjoy certain academic subjects, it’s worth them

At this stage, your child will probably be more certain about what direction they are going in. Some may know they want to go to university, but just need a year out to travel or get some work experience under their belt. However, others may feel university isn’t for them and there are a few options for them to consider when it comes to the world of work. From apprenticeships and careers to gap year opportunities, www.notgoingtouni.co.uk is a handy website to explore. If they need extra advice, www.prospects.ac.uk offers application and interview tips and tells you more about different industries. Perhaps there are areas of work they haven’t considered yet. Unpaid work placements can also provide a foot in the door, whilst internships are usually fixed term paid positions that can lead to permanent, long term work.

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Fear of the unknown LIZ THEAKER IS A YEAR 10 STUDENT AT ECCLESFIELD SECONDARY SCHOOL. ABOUT TO GO INTO HER FINAL YEAR, SHE EXPLAINS WHY SHE IS FEELING APPREHENSIVE ABOUT THE CHANGES TO THE WAY GCSES ARE ASSESSED AND GRADED… very school year is greeted with nerves and excitement about what lies ahead. However, going into Year 11, I am greeted with something new, something that I wouldn’t expect at the start of a school year. Fear. This seems like the only word to describe my feelings about the year ahead. Year 11 brings a huge expectation from all directions; my school year will be the first set of students to take the brand new GCSEs and that is frightening. When we do mock exams at school, we are uncertain whether our exams will actually be like this or something totally different. We are also unsure about what is expected of us as we have no grade boundaries yet so we cannot be officially told if we will be getting a 9 or 3 and this uncertainty means that we are left stranded as to how much harder we need to try. This uncertainty adds a whole new level of pressure to the mix. Once the Year 11s have left school it’s the Year 10s who remain to deal with the pressure; you’ll have teachers at you, saying things like “one year left till your exams now” and “you better get your heads down and revise”. But is this the kind of thing we want to be hearing?

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Do we want to be given that extra pressure and fear of the year to come? In the last few weeks of school before the summer break, we are having more exams to find out whether we need extra support or tutoring. This almost constant scrutiny adds to the build-up of pressure we are placed under, as I don’t feel we are getting a breather from tests, and many pupils up and down the country would agree. I feel like a lot of the nerves and fear come from the idea that my school life is coming to an end, to be followed by a new and hopefully less stressful part of my life. I hope that future Y11s won’t have the same amount of nerves and fear as me and my fellow pupils when it comes to our GCSE exams, as slowly and gradually the courses and exams should become clearer and clearer for school pupils in the future. However, future Year 11s be warned… if the GCSEs can change now, then it can happen again at any time, so try not to get too comfortable with these new exams. All I would say is when it comes to your GCSEs, prepare for anything and brace yourself for a bumpy ride in the future, because they aren’t easy. But if you do get your head down and work hard then you will pull through with some great results. @PulseRMC

“Going into Year 11, I am greeted with something new, something that I wouldn’t expect at the start of a school year. Fear.”

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Help your child keep up KIP MCGRATH CENTRE DIRECTOR, DAVID KAYE EXPLAINS WHY IT’S MORE IMPORTANT THAN EVER FOR PUPILS TO GET EXTRA TUITION. “

here’s always something new,” I hear you say (and teachers and pupils cry). Primary schools have digested the changes to the SATs and our youngest children have sat their tests at the age of seven. SATs reflect the schools to a certain extent. Ofsted look very hard at school performance data and the value added is measured using test scores. If your child is falling behind, you need to act. The pace of learning at all levels of education is rapid. A child who is behind now, will struggle even more as they get older. Extra lessons may be the last thing your child wants, but leaving it will only make things more difficult. At Kip McGrath, a free assessment is used to find out what is needed and makes starting tuition much easier. We then build up the learning so there are no gaps. Over the summer, the loss in attainment can put children at a disadvantage, especially those starting secondary school, where teachers will make early judgements which will reflect in the set they end up in.

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“Extra lessons may be the last thing your child wants, but leaving it will only make things more difficult. At Kip McGrath, a free assessment is used to find out what is needed. We then build up the learning so there are no gaps.” For other years, I have often encountered children who struggle in September. The children’s attainment may have gone down, but the teacher’s expectations have not. In August we will have the results from new English and maths GCSEs. Other subjects will be given the new 1 to 9 grades next year, including the sciences. There is much more content to be learned with greater focus on practical work and the application of maths. At Kip McGrath, we support students with their confidence and provide opportunity for further study in experimental technique, analysis of results and use of maths. Finally, we wait for the effect of Ofsted chief inspector, Andrea Spielman’s recent comments. There is a conflict between her words and government policy. Schools which are exam factories will not be looked on favourably. Ofsted will be looking for a well-rounded education. But of course, schools will still be expected to produce the results. David Kaye is the centre director for Kip McGrath Education Centres Sheffield North in Ecclesfield and is a former head teacher with 27 years’ experience in South and West Yorkshire. @PulseRMC

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CHARITY

Frances Hoyland and Robert Milne

Frances with her supportive friends

Dive right in FRANCES HOYLAND IS TAKING THE PLUNGE TO RAISE MONEY FOR A CAUSE VERY CLOSE TO HER OWN HEART. sk the average person to explain what ME (myalgic encephalomyeliti) is and most of them will probably say, “It makes you feel tired.” But as ME patient Frances Hoyland explains, there’s more to it than that. “People don’t realise what it’s like,” she says. “You have a lot of muscle and joint pain, you have cognitive problems, emotional issues and it’s the tiniest things that expend energy that have a really big impact on you. “So when I’m having one of my bad days, I’ll do something as small as walking up the stairs and I’ll need to sit down for ten minutes after because my heart’s racing and I’m really tired. “And I’m quite a mild case. Some sufferers are so sick, that noise and light are unbearable, and they live their lives in a darkened room, unable to communicate or even feed themselves.” Fran first started experiencing symptoms when she went on a college trip to London when she was 16. After a nap, she woke to find that she was paralysed from the waist down. After an overnight stay in hospital, the feeling in her legs returned and she was discharged. However, she started to get excruciating headaches and had hardly any energy. After ten months of visits to her GP, Fran was finally diagnosed with ME. Two years on, the 19-year-old is keen to raise awareness of the

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condition and to give a voice to those who cannot speak for themselves. After learning that an estimated 250,000 people in the UK are affected by ME and that there is no known cure, Fran decided she needed to do something drastic. So on 22 July, she will be doing a sky dive for ME Research UK, along with her friends Robert Milne, David Hirst, Jessica Baker, Rebecca Bream and her Spanish teacher and headteacher at Chapeltown Academy, Ali Jaffer. “It needs more awareness than it has, so you have to go big with it – and a sky dive is always something I’ve wanted to do but never thought I’d have the courage to do. “Ali’s been by my side through all this because he stayed with me in London and took me to the hospital. I thought it’d be nice if he could help […] so we just lightly persuaded him and the rest of my friends just really wanted to support me.”

Fran and her friends started fundraising in January, and thanks to various bake sales, fancy dress days and three sponsored head shaves at Chapeltown Academy, they have managed to raise over £2,000. “The target was originally £1,500, but we are just trying to push it as much as we can now because this research doesn’t get much government funding compared to other illnesses. “So it’s really important that someone with ME, who is higher functioning like me, can get out and do what I can to spread the word. “There’s been a lot of positive reactions and support, especially from college and my friends and family. They’ve really got in the spirit of it and I really appreciate it.” To help Fran raise money for ME Research UK, visit www.JustGiving.com/Fran-Hoyland.

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that really motivated me was a few years ago when I went to an event with my twin brother. He weighed a stone more than me and someone said, ‘Is that your older brother?’ It was then I realised that being heavier can make you look much older.” This time, Steve was more determined and committed than ever before. And doing the treatment and diet plan together with his wife, meant they were able to support each other to stay on track. “I didn’t like the idea of a gastric band, but I wanted something with quick results, that would keep the weight off long term.” “They do three things. First of all you have an ultrasound where they find and deal with those bits you can’t lose through exercise. Second, they use an LPG machine to give you a skin tightening treatment. They then give you vitamin supplements and instructions of what you can eat. “Our therapists Sarah and Leyanne have been really nice and helpful. They’ve been on

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And it’s not just their appearances and attitude to fitness that have changed. It’s improved their general health too. “We feel more positive. Our cholesterols and blood pressures are both down, which is amazing!” Despite being more motivated than ever to keep the pounds off, Steve says he still gets to give into temptation from time to time. “When I’ve been low and started creeping down to the fridge, Helena will stop me. Although you can get away with the odd treat and bounce back.” Looking back over his whole weight loss journey, would Steve recommend Alevere to other people? “As long as you stay committed and fully embrace all of their advice, it’s well worthwhile. It’s nice to know that G&M do other treatments too, but neither of us want to go back to our old lifestyles now!”

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THE DIARY

THEATRE The Wedding Singer 18-22 July Lyceum Theatre 55 Norfolk Street, Sheffield, S1 1DA www.sheffieldtheatres.co.uk Tickets from £29 Rock-star wannabe Robbie Hart is dumped by his fiancée and left considering a career on Wall Street with bad boy Glenn. Can sweet natured Julia, her best friend Hollie and Grandma Rosie get Robbie back into the groove and follow his dreams?

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What We Wished For 19-22 July Crucible Theatre 55 Norfolk St, Sheffield S1 1DA www.sheffieldtheatres.co.uk Tickets from £15 A heady mix of myth and magic, Chris Bush (The Sheffield Mysteries, A Dream) writes and Sheffield People’s Theatre (20 Tiny Plays about Sheffield, Camelot: The Shining City) perform this brand new story about the lessons each generation pass on to the next.

Our House 14-19 August Lyceum Theatre 55 Norfolk Street, Sheffield, S1 1DA www.sheffieldtheatres.co.uk Tickets from £19 On the night of Joe’s 16th birthday, a split-second decision forces him to choose between himself and his heart. As two very different paths unfold before him, the consequences of that choice will change his life forever.

Sophie Matthew, Jason Kajdi and Deena Payne in Our House 399. Photograph: Adam Trigg

MUSEUMS AND GALLERIES The John Ruskin Prize 2017 21 June - 8 October Millennium Gallery 48 Arundel Gate, Sheffield, S1 2PP www.museums-sheffield.org.uk This summer sees works shortlisted for the John Ruskin Prize 2017 make their debut at the Millennium Gallery. Inspired by the Victorian artist, critic and scholar, the award, established by The Big Draw in collaboration with the Guild of St George, is now in its fourth year. The 2017 prize invites artists, makers and craftspeople from across the UK 20 Pulse | www.pulsemag.co.uk

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The Wedding Singer UK Tour Ray Quinn as Glen Photograph: Darren Bell

to investigate the theme of the artist as polymath, a multi-skilled master of many disciplines.

Everything Flows Until 3 September Millennium Gallery 48 Arundel Gate, Sheffield, S1 2PP www.museums-sheffield.org.uk This exhibition brings together work by Sheffield-based artists working with painting, sculpture, video, photography and sound. Everything Flows forms part of Making Ways, a new programme supported by Sheffield Culture Consortium through Arts Council England to showcase, celebrate and develop the exceptional contemporary visual art produced in Sheffield.

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SUMMER HOLIDAYS Festival of Archaeology 15 July Weston Park Western Bank, Sheffield, S10 2TP www.museums-sheffield.org.uk Get hands-on with real archaeological artefacts and learn how objects can tell us about the history of a place. Join curators for a special tour of archaeology treasures, see demonstrations from local experts, make your own Bronze Age-style jewellery and try the new gallery trail.

Exploring Egypt 25, 26 & 27 July 1-4pm Weston Park Museum Western Bank, Sheffield, S10 2TP Suggested £1 donation www.museums-sheffield.org.uk Be inspired by the 2400-year-old mummies, as you make some replica relics like those found in real mummy tombs.

MUSIC Indigo Girls 22 July The Leadmill 6 Leadmill Road, Sheffield, S1 4SE www.leadmill.co.uk Tickets from £25 With a legacy of releases and countless U.S and international tours behind them, the Indigo Girls have forged their own way in the music business. Selling over 12million records, they are still going strong.

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1 August Sheffield City Hall Barker’s Pool, Sheffield, S1 2JA www.sheffieldcityhall.co.uk Tel: 0114 278 9789 Tickets from £30.80 Singer-songwriter Regina Spektor is set to return to the UK this summer for a tour. The tour represents her second UK tour in support of her critically acclaimed seventh album Remember Us to Life.

16 October Sheffield City Hall Barker's Pool, Sheffield, S1 2JA www.sheffieldcityhall.co.uk Tel: 0114 278 9789 Tickets from £33.04 San Francisco rockers Train bring a catalogue of hits including Drops of Jupiter (Tell Me), Meet Virginia, Drive By and Hey, Soul Sister to Sheffield as part of their their Play That Song tour.

Cutlery Monsters! 27 – 28 July, 11am – 2pm Millennium Gallery 48 Arundel Gate, Sheffield S1 2PP www.museums-sheffield.org.uk £1 suggested donation Create your own craft version of the Millennium Gallery’s amazing cutlery monster sculpture, Barking Up The Right Tree by Johnny White.

NatureFest Bat Walk 29 July 8.30pm - 10.30pm Weston Park Western Bank, Sheffield S10 2TP www.museums-sheffield.org.uk Join Curator of Natural Science, Alistair McLean for a walk around Weston and Crookes Valley Parks in search of bats. A limited number of bat detectors will be available and although they’ll be sticking to footpaths, light levels will be quite low, so bring along a torch and sensible footwear.

Summer School – Small Stories 22 – 24 Aug, 10.30am-3.30pm Weston Park Museum Western Bank, Sheffield, S10 2TP www.museums-sheffield.org.uk £45 for 3 days: book in advance Explore the Small Stories exhibition and then create your own miniature marvel in a three day summer school for kids. Leave the grown-ups at home and join the staff to make your own room for a minimansion and qualify for an Arts Award too.

COMEDY The Impractical Jokers 7 October Sheffield Arena Broughton Lane, Sheffield, S9 2DF Tel: 0114 256 5656 www.sheffieldarena.co.uk Tickets from £33.60

EVENTS An evening with Martin Kemp 29 July The Leadmill 6 Leadmill Rd, Sheffield S1 4SE www.leadmill.co.uk Tickets from £23.50 In 1979 he formed the new romantic band Spandou Ballet playing bass guitar. The group went onto tour the world and he had a number of Top 20 hits in the 80s. Martin Kemp will be talking about his exciting life at The Leadmill.

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Sal, Joe, Murr and Q are Staten, Island, New York natives who met while in High School and in 1999 formed the Tenderloins Comedy Troupe. After years of performing live improv and sketch comedy shows, The Tenderloins graduated to the web, captivating a new found audience of millions with their internet sketches before taking their hidden camera pranks to the small screen.

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STAGE & SCREEN Glyndebourne 3 August Showroom Cinema, Screen 4 15 Paternoster Row, Sheffield, S1 2BX www.showroomworkstation.org £16 Spurned by Tito, Vitellia seeks revenge. Besotted Sesto agrees to avenge her as a token of Vitellia’s path to the throne is thwarted by the man who deposed her father, so she presses her admirer Sesto to murder him.

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Putting customers first THERE’S A NEW NAME AND A NEW LOOK AT HAIR STATION 45, BUT SOME THINGS NEVER CHANGE – THEIR DEDICATION TO SERVICE, QUALITY AND VALUE FOR MONEY IS AS STRONG AS EVER. t may look like the new business on the block, but Hair Station 45 in Chapeltown has been a hairdressers in some form for over 50 years. Formerly Snoopy’s Hair Design, the salon has always had a strong reputation and a loyal following, but owner Rachel Lee felt the time had come to give the salon a new look. “We are proud to cater for all ages, but we realised that new clients were put off by the salon’s old fashioned look,” explains Rachel. “So we decided to move with the times, by modernising the décor. And with us being based at 45 Station Road, Hair Station 45 seemed like the perfect name.” Funnily enough, Rachel started her hairdressing career at this very salon before it was Snoopy’s. She did her work experience here during her school days. And she isn’t the only one. Many hairdressers based in the salons around Chapeltown trained here too. Then 12 years ago in 2005, with years of training and experience under her belt, Rachel took over as the owner of Snoopy’s Hair Design. Now back with a new name and complete refurbishment, Rachel and her team offer all aspects of hair dressing including hair extensions, wedding and prom hair. And men are welcome too. Not only is the whole team friendly and fully qualified, they only use the best products including Bed Head and Wella, as well as Leyton House colours, shampoo and conditioner, which includes an anti-fade

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to do,” says Rachel. “We always put hair care before money. It is about doing what’s best for the client’s hair.” Hairdressing services are not the only thing the salon provides. There is also a new business upstairs called NLG Beauty. Beautician, Naomi Goodhall, offers semipermanent lashes, tanning and will soon be providing waxing services – just in time for the summer holidays. Emma Gelsthorpe is the salon’s Temple Spa representative. Temple Spa is a complete face and body skin system exclusive to Harrods, London, and selected representatives around @PulseRMC

the UK. Contact Emma for more details. Rachel’s dedicated team is just as loyal as the clients, and this month, they will be saying farewell to Jean Smyth, who will be retiring after working at the salon for 23 years. Jean’s last day is Friday 21 July and customers are welcome to pop in to wish her well and toast the next stage of her life. “Jean has been a big part of this salon and we all wish her a happy retirement,” continues Rachel. “I’m really proud of our team and how far the business has come. I’d also like to thank my husband, Shayne, for all his support – especially during the refurbishment.” Speaking of moving with the times, Hair Station 45 now offers free WiFi, so you can show your friends and family your new hairdo or work from the comfort of your salon chair. For Hair Station 45’s latest offers follow them on Facebook or call 0114 2468864 to book an appointment today.

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IN BRIEF

Barnsley Boundary raise money for Civic building

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FOX VALLEY CELEBRATES 1ST BIRTHDAY Fox Valley shopping centre has recently hosted a special family weekend in honour of the centre’s first birthday. Officially opened by OBE Joanna Lumley on 16 June 2016, a year on, Fox Valley has hosted multiple events including the dramatic final of the Tour de Yorkshire 2017. And just last month, Dransfield Properties, the company behind the Fox Valley development, was announced as the winner of the RICS Pro-Yorkshire Award for Regeneration for the centre. The birthday celebrations included performances from two local choirs and the launch of the centre’s first food festival. There was also a range of entertainment including local bands and musicians, stilt walkers, face painters, cooking demos and classical cars. Centre manager, Annabel Plumtree, said: “We had fantastic weather for the weekend and it has been great to see so many people come down and celebrate the centre’s first birthday with us.” To find more about Fox Valley visit www.foxvalleysheffield.co.uk.

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Chief executive of The Civic in Barnsley, Helen Ball, will be joined by friends, family and supporters to walk 72 miles in three days to raise money for The Civic Capital Appeal. The Civic is an independent arts charity and relies on ticket sales, grants and donations. This year it launched an ambitious £5million fundraising appeal to open a new theatre, gallery and café spaces, restoring its old front entrance on Eldon Street and connecting The Civic to the new town market square. The work is set to be complete by 2023. Helen said: “I’m walking to raise money for The Civic Appeal and to raise awareness with the general public and the business community to ask them to back our appeal to help restore our iconic building. Every penny counts.” Ryan Eastwood, managing director of Copier Systems, is joining Helen and The Civic team on the walk. Ryan added: “Copier Systems are proud to be business champions of The Civic and I would like to encourage other businesses in Barnsley to back The Civics’ ‘Connect’ fundraising campaign. “Having a vibrant arts centre at the heart of the town can only help to boost jobs, the visitor economy and help inspire our children and future generations of art lovers, by establishing a first class cultural scene.” The circular walk around the town will include a series of picturesque reservoirs, the beautiful Peak District, the splendid Bretton and Yorkshire Sculpture Park, the conservation village of Elsecar, Cannon Hall Country Park and will end at The Civic in the heart of the town. The Civic, has been part of the town since 1877 and renovations are key if residents are to keep this magnificent building a part of Barnsley.

Many will be familiar with Pink Boutique of Birdwell, and now owner Sandie Wenham is proud to announce that she has opened a new store called Sandie in Mexborough. Whilst Pink Boutique focus on formal wear such as mother of the bride wear, Sandie offers everything from an outfit for the races, to casual wear perfect for your summer holiday. What’s more, there are many reductions on clothing throughout the store. Sandie said: “The new store goes by the same motto ‘fashion for women who love to be noticed’, but the outfits we stock here are less formal and can be worn for any occasion.” Find Sandie at the Montagu Shopping Centre on High Street/Bank Street, next to Pettits shoe shop. To find out more, call Sandie on 07877 889401 or search for Sandie Wenham on Facebook.

Sheffield pub scoops national award Sheffield pub, The Old Queens Head, has scooped itself a national award this week for the Best Trainer at Thwaites Awards for Excellence. The judges were really impressed with how the local pub had connected with the community. Judge Rachel Shepherd said: “The Old Queen’s Head really worked hard to develop local people – they have got great relationships with the local college and university taking on apprentices and training them into roles.” 30 Pulse | www.pulsemag.co.uk

Award nomination Barnsley’s own production and animation company, Visualised, has been shortlisted as a finalist in the Royal Television Society Yorkshire Awards. They have been nominated as a finalistin the best Promotion or Commercial category for their TV advert ‘Below the Belt Grooming’. It will be up against the 2017 BAFTA Awards trailer, the Human series two website and Knorr ‘Flavour for All’ commercial. The award ceremony will take place in the Royal Armouries museum in Leeds. @PulseRMC

Welcome to my office – views from the roofs of Sheffield Simon Slater of Slater’s Aerial Services has a different ‘office view’ to most of us – a rooftop vista of Sheffield. But can you guess exactly where in Sheffield he was when he took this photograph? Find out in the next issue of Pulse or follow @SlatersAerials on Twitter – the answer will be revealed at the end of each month.

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LOOKING BACK

End of an era WE LOOK BACK AT A SCHOOL OF YESTERYEAR. ith this month’s magazine being an education special, we take a look at a former school in Burncross. This photo of Burncross School appears in the book, Ecclesfield, Chapeltown & High Green Through Time by Mel and Joan Jones. They say: “Burncross School was opened in 1884 and closed in the 1990s. The bell tower shown in the photograph was removed in 1965. Today the site is occupied by a small modern housing estate. “Now all that survives from the early photograph is something that was there long before the school was built: a milepost from the old Chapeltown to Wortley section of the Rotherham, Wortley and Four Lane Ends turnpike road (1740-1883). “This tells us that in one direction Chapeltown is one mile away and Rotherham

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If you have any old pictures that you would like to share, please send them, along with your name and a short description of the photograph, to Phoebe Seymour, Pulse Looking Back, 6 Broadfield Court, Broadfield Business Park, Sheffield S8 0XF or you can email them to phoebe.seymour@rmcmedia.co.uk. If you would like us to return your photographs, please include your address.

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CHAPELTOWN GLASS WINDOW & FASCIA CO. We are a family business established over 30 years with a wealth of experience and expertise to tackle most jobs – big or small. We are a Fensa Registered Company & our services come with a 10 year insurance backed guarantee and we promise – no high pressure selling. ! UPVC Windows And Doors with Energy Saving Glass ! Conservatories with Optional Self Cleaning Glass ! Composite Doors ! Patio And French Doors ! Porches ! Replacement Fascias & Guttering ! All Roofing including Rubber & Fibre Glass ! Velux Windows ! Dry Verge and Ridge Tile System ! All Types Of Repairs Undertaken ! Misted Double Glazed Units ! High Security Door Locks

Please contact us for a free quote and survey - you’ll be pleasantly surprised at how affordable quality can be!

0114 284 7351 07831 406 000

63 Oak Lodge Road, High Green, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S35 4QA Visit Our Website: www.chapeltownglass-sheffield.co.uk chapeltownglass@hotmail.co.uk

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Artifcial Grass

A beautiful bespoke resin bound surface is the ideal way to add real kerb appeal to your property BEFORE

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We offer a wide range of colour and texture options, to either complement or contrast any adjacent surfaces

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resin bound driveways deliver a beautifully smooth, accessible finish with no loose stone to migrate into other areas, making it foot friendly and ideal for adjoining lawn areas.

7 Aesthetically pleasing 7 Highly durable 7 Flexible 7 No loose stones 7 Restricts growth of weeds 7 Environmentally friendly 7 Pervious - SUDS compliant 7 Smooth, easily maintained surface 7 Non slip, anti-skid available 7 Internal or external use 7 Standard and UV resistant versions 7 Adaptable curing times

Low maintenance A domestic driveway only needs periodic sweeping and occasional power washing to keep it looking as good as new.

We also undertake all aspects of building & landscaping work including: Pointing 7 Flagging/Paving 7 Garden Walls 7 Fencing 7 Decking Facias, Soffits & Gutters 7 Ridge Tiles Replaced 7 Existing Drives Pressure Washed & Re Sealed Artifcial Grass 7 Garden Landscaping 7 Groundworks

For your free site visit and no obligation quote: Call us today on 01226 270025 or 07917 284896 Email info@woodroyd.co.uk | www.woodroyd.co.uk Woodroyd Contract Services Limited. 94 Wood Walk, Wombwell, Barnsley, South Yorkshire. S73 0NF

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GRENOSIDE TREE SERVICES S HEFFIELD TREE SURGEONS Complete Tree Removal Tree Pruning Crown Reductions, Thinning & Lifting Hedge Reducing & Trimming Domestic & Commercial Clients Fully Insured and Qualified Heavy Lowering Specialists All Tree Work to BS3998 (British standard for tree work)

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www.grenosidetreeservices.co.uk 56 Main Street, Grenoside, Sheffield S35 8PQ

PAINTWOOD Est. 1981

DO YOU HAVE A KITCHEN THAT’S OLD, WORN AND TIRED? I hand paint and transform them to make them look beautiful, invigorating and desirable.

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R B Allan & Sons 25 Years Experience

WE LOOK AFTER YOUR PROJECT FROM START TO SATISFIED COMPLETION!

ALL ASPECTS OF BUILDING WORK • New build & extensions • Renovations & refurbishments • Brick pointing & cleaning • All aspects of Roofing • Flat roofing specialists • Loft conversions • Driveways & paving • uPVC windows, doors & conservatories • Plastering & damp proofing • Fascias & guttering • Kitchens & bathrooms • Property maintenance & repairs

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Macmillan 72-hour Golf Challenge Yet again, generous and thoughtful members of Tankersley Park Golf Club have given up their time to raise money for Macmillan Cancer Charity. It was a gruelling four rounds of golf in one day and Dan Fowler, Sam Atkin, Mark O’Brien and Robert France started their first round at 5.30am on Sunday 25 June. They finally finished at 6.30pm, 13 hours later. To date, they’ve raised over £1,400 for this worthy cause. Congratulations and well done from all at TPGC.

JUNIORS Tankersley Park Golf Club is holding a Junior Open on Sunday 6 August, 2pm tee-off. Handicap limit 28 for boys and 36 for girls, entry fee £10 per person. Includes free goody bag, sandwiches and chips, postround prizes for first, second and third and nearest the pin. Closing date for entries is 23 July 2017. For further details, contact the club professionals Ian or Steph. In the May issue, we asked you to find the secret word in our wordsearch. The answer was Tee and the winner is Alfie Smith, 14, from High Green. Call into the shop to collect your free golf bag.

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Hit the greens SOCIETY PACKAGES ARE JUST ONE WAY TO GET INVOLVED AT TANKERSLEY PARK GOLF CLUB. f you have been thinking about taking up golf, there has never been a better time and place to become a member, than at Tankersley Park Golf Club. This friendly and welcoming club and is only a stone’s throw from the M1 motorway between junctions 35 and 36. It boasts a yearround course, having excellent draining fairways and being a good place for all abilities. The club prides itself on the reputation it has developed over the decades, while the clubhouse is a pleasant place to relax and enjoy the wonderful views across the beautiful countryside after a challenging round of golf. An example of their mid-week visitors/society packages are below, but they can also arrange packages to suit your requirements. The club operates a fleet of buggies and

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push and powered trolleys are available to hire. Contact their PGA professionals, Ian Kirk and Steph Hall, who will be delighted to assist you with your booking requirements. A drone view of the course is available on the Whole in 1 Golf app under Tankersley Park Golf Club. Follow the log-in instructions to see the course overview. Tankersley Park Golf Club Park Lane, High Green, Sheffield, S35 4LG Tel: 0114 246 8247 www.tankersleyparkgolfclub.org.uk

BIRDIE Coffee & bacon roll 18 holes Two-course dinner £40pp

EAGLE Coffee & bacon roll 9 holes Sandwiches & chips 18 holes Two-course dinner £60pp

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COMPLETE KITCHEN & BEDROOM SOLUTIONS 187 MIDDLEWOOD ROAD, HILLSBOROUGH, SHEFFIELD S6 4HD • TEL: 0114 221 8287 EMAIL: COMPLETEKITCHENS@HOTMAIL.CO.UK | WEB: WWW.COMPLETEKITCHENSANDBEDROOMS.COM

Scratches and scuffs won’t dent your pocket Before After

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Hoyland Dismantling Co. Our services include: • • • • • •

Central heating installation Boiler upgrades / service / repairs Power flushing Warm air All types of gas work All types of plumbing

• Fencing panels manufactured and supplied • Timber and sheet materials • Decking Boards & Materials • Oak beams and mantles, pine and oak flooring • New & reclaimed railway sleepers from £10.00 inc VAT each • Stone & architectural products • Stone and Slate Paving

Tinker Lane, Hoyland Common, Barnsley S74 0PR

For a FREE quote contact Redwood Heating Tel: 0114 246 3691 Shaun: 07850 972974 Simon: 07798 780670 Email: shaun@redwoodheating.co.uk Web: www.redwoodheating.co.uk

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BURROWS HYUNDAI HAVE A SPECIAL OFFER FOR PULSE READERS – £500 OFF A NEW CAR PLUS TWO YEARS FREE SERVICING. hether you are looking for your first or are already a loyal Hyundai owner, Burrows on Penistone Road is your only authorised centre in Sheffield for Hyundai sales, service and parts. Burrows is a local family business, which was established in 1999 and has dealerships across South Yorkshire. The state-of-the-art showroom on Penistone Road has been a Hyundai supplier since 2012 and offers everything from new and used sales, service and MOTs, through to warranty work, recalls and accident repairs. Glyn Holmes has been working for Burrows for six years, and recently became the new general manager at the Penistone Road dealership. “It’s a one-stop shop for all things

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Hyundai,” says Glyn. “Customer satisfaction is very important to us and we strive to treat our clients like family. All of our staff are specifically trained to deliver advice about our Hyundai range and services.” From their i10, the What Car? City Car of the Year 2017, through to the IONIQ Hybrid and their seven-seater four-wheel drive, Santa Fe, the dealership has a full range of vehicles to suit everyone, all backed by Hyundai’s five years warranty, along with a great range of approved used cars, with over 800 cars in stock. Burrows always has strong, low rate finance options available on new Hyundais and through July, the Burrows Summer Sale has savings of up to £11,230 on nearly new Hyundais.

Burrows Hyundai also offer special affinity deals to employees of selected organisations such as Sheffield City Council, the NHS and police, as well as to teachers from local schools. Visit the Burrows website or call the dealership to find out more. During July, Burrows are offering Pulse readers £500 off a brand new Hyundai, as well as giving two years free servicing. For full details, get down to Burrows and talk to a member of their knowledgeable Hyundai sales team today. Burrows Hyundai 290 Penistone Road, Sheffield, S6 2FU Tel: 0114 285 7250 www.burrowsmotorcompany.co.uk

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0114 245 4404 | ericstead.co.uk MG3 fuel consumption: URBAN 41.7 mpg | 6.8 l/100km, EXTRA URBAN 59.6 mpg | 4.8 l/100km, COMBINED 51.5 mpg | 5.5 l/100km, CO2 Emissions: 124g/km. MG GS fuel consumption: URBAN 36.6 - 37.6 mpg | 7.7 - 7.5 l/100km, EXTRA URBAN 53.2 mpg | 5.3 l/100km, COMBINED 45.5 - 46.3 mpg | 6.2 - 6.1 l/100km, CO2 EMISSIONS 139 - 141 g/km. Models shown: MG GS Exclusive with metallic paint in Spiced Orange at £20,090 and MG3 3Style+ in Newton Black with White Trophy Stripe graphics pack and white wing mirror caps at £12,045.40. On th road (OTR) price of £8,695 applies to the MG3 3Time with no optional extras and £15,095 applies to the MG GS Explore with no optional extras. OTR prices include VAT where applicable, vehicle first registration fee, delivery, number plates and 12 months ‘Vehicle Excise Duty’. From prices exclude optional metallic paint, accessories and graphics packs. Fuel consumption values shown are based on official EU test figures and are to be used as a guide for comparative purposes and may not be representative of actual driving results. Offer terms and conditions apply. *0% APR: Conditional sale. 0% APR available on all MG3 and MG GS models until 30.06.2012. A minimum deposit of 20% of the cash OTR price applies on all MG3 models and 30% of the cash OTR price applies on all MG GS models. Finance by MG Financial Services, a trading style of GMAC UK plc, trading as Eric Stead. Is acting as a credit broker and not a lender. We can introduce you to a limited number of finance providers, commission may be received.

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