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Sixer THE QUALITY MAGAZINE FOR NORTH SHEFFIELD

the home front grand garden designs Building in our outdoor spaces in the shade Calming pastel colours are perfect for the new season

enhancing the community Age UK Sheffield set to transform Hillsborough Park Coach House Travel pass Make sure your car is ready for summer

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The walls have eyes Andrew Vickers’ stone sculptures are sought the world over APRIL 2021

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CONTENTS

38 Accessories

Keep your outdoor spaces looking tidy – and attractive – with these handy accessories

44 Beauty

Bring the spirit of the season into your beauty routine with these fragrances and products inspired by flora and fauna

50 Fashion

Find fresh new looks for your seasonal wardrobe from these local boutiques

52 Bits & Pieces

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Building in your garden can give you the extra space you crave with minimum of fuss

ello and welcome to the April issue of Sixer.

This month we’re looking at all things home related, from calming pastel colours for your interior to local businesses who can help you do any work you require (and give you inspiration too).

Home offices have become more of a necessity rather than an indulgence but if you really want to make a statement we have some garden buildings that are not only practical but stylish too.

Closer to home, we speak to Andrew Vickers who you may know as ‘Stoneface’. His hand-carved sculptures are a sight to behold and have drawn attention across the globe.

Elsewhere we’ve got your usual mix of fashion, beauty, accessories and more.

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Richard Abbey Executive Editor

FRONT COVER: Check out the fascination with Andrew Vickers’ stone sculptures. You might know him better as ‘Stoneface’

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Andrew Vickers’ sculptures have captured the imagination of people not just in Sheffield, but much further afield

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Whether you want a better space for entertaining, room for the kids, a gym or a dedicated garden office, there are myriad of ways to make your garden a more inviting or practical space

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Made of stone

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ANDREW VICKERS’ SCULPTURES HAVE CAPTURED THE IMAGINATION OF PEOPLE NOT JUST IN SHEFFIELD, BUT MUCH FURTHER AFIELD. HE SPEAKS TO MARTIN EDWARDS. emember. The walls have ears.

Not only that, but these days they’re sprouting eyes, and a nose as well as some very distinctive expressions.

If you’ve spotted something like this recently, don’t worry. It doesn’t mean that the sympathetic men in white coats are on the way to your door. It’s merely a sign that Andrew Vickers has been in the vicinity.

Andrew is the mastermind behind a business – and the clue is in the name – called Stoneface. His is a remarkable success story which has seen ordinary stone transformed into works of art. And in doing so, he has built an international enterprise. Customers from all over the

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world now beat a path to his door in Storrs Wood, a green enclave amid the trees in Loxley Valley, on the fringes of Sheffield.

They have been joined by a string of celebrities seeking one-off commissions, though for confidentiality reasons he’s not naming names. That much is set in stone.

He is quick to stress that success has come as a result of a little help from the family, in the shape of his son Tom, 26.

“Tom is the one who does all the social media and marketing. He’s the driving force behind the business. I just carve stone,” he says modestly.

So what was his route to this unusual career?

“I didn’t do very well at school, partly because I’m dyslexic and they didn’t understand it back then. I have always loved stone as a material, so I became a dry stone waller. But it soon became apparent that once you’ve built walls for a while, there was little else to do.

“It occurred to me that when I rebuilt sections of wall, there was no record of who had built it originally, which I thought was sad. So I started putting stone faces in the walls as a kind of signature. I’d never carved before in my life. One night I just went home with a piece of stone and started working on it.

It took me quite a few days to do it, but that was where the idea came from.

“My first attempt was rather simplistic,

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but it made me think hey, I can do this.

If I get an image in my head, I can replicate it in stone.”

Having discovered he had a natural talent for sculpture, it was a logical leap to start on more ambitious pieces.

Ornate candle holders, stone hearts and statuary were in high demand.

An unexpected challenge arose when he took to a creative way of showing his appreciation to the NHS during the Covid pandemic. Messages of support began to appear on boulders, providing a unique way of commemorating the events of that year in a permanent form.

Orders of all kinds have also come in from as far away as the USA.

Could one of the stone faces with the glum expression be inspired by Donald Trump lamenting the ‘stolen’ election?

Perhaps not.

But his biggest challenge is yet to come. Andrew is now investigating crowdfunding for the most ambitious plan to date. It involves building a stone circle complete with ten standing stones surrounding a central monolith, each of them individually sculpted.

The site chosen for the immense structure is in Storrs Wood. Its name?

Storrshenge.

But his talents have also be applied to other materials. Andrew is a passionate devotee to the principles of recycling, a commitment he demonstrates by crafting

all his works in waste stone, the material discarded by commercial stone yards.

This led him to create two of his more unusual works, an elephant and a human figure – fashioned out of scrap DVDs. It’s all a far cry from his days spent exposed to the elements working on dry stone wall repairs on farms all over South Yorkshire. And there is a natural pride in displaying his works at the frequent open days when visitors come from far and wide.

“I love it. There are times when I wake up and think ‘have we really done that’?”

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GARDENING

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If you build it, they will come WHETHER YOU WANT A BETTER SPACE FOR ENTERTAINING, ROOM FOR THE KIDS, A GYM OR A DEDICATED GARDEN OFFICE, THERE ARE MYRIAD OF WAYS TO MAKE YOUR GARDEN A MORE INVITING OR PRACTICAL SPACE. ur gardens have become oases of calm over the last 12 months, particularly during those balmy summer months when we were grateful for being able to spend the time outdoors and escape the realities of the ongoing pandemic. Now spring is in the air - and there’s hope for an end to all restrictions thoughts are already turning to our outdoor spaces and how we can make best use of them over the coming months.

Last year may have laid the foundations for what you would like to do with your garden but now’s the time to put those plans into action.

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a host of ways to make your dreams a reality.

Garden buildings rarely need planning permission (although there are exceptions which we have outlined later in this article) and can be fitted with water, electrics, heating and – most importantly – wifi, making them a real home from home.

With many people working from home over the last year, a garden office has become a viable and practical alternative to using a cramped corner in the kitchen, giving you peace, quiet and great views over your outdoor space.

Garden buildings aren’t limited to offices though and can be used for all manner of things including a gym, a playroom, cinema room or a

bar/entertaining space - the only limit is your imagination.

Perhaps not quite as grand but equally effective at enhancing your outdoor space is adding something like an outdoor kitchen, bar or pizza oven which, when combined with a decked or paved area and comfortable seating, can create a truly impressive space to entertain your guests – which will become a reality when restrictions hopefully lift on 21 June.

However big or small your ambitions, over the next few pages we look at garden buildings and additions and how they can improve your outdoor space and speak to some local companies who are in a prime position to help your achieve your garden goals.

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GARDENING

A garden building can have multiple uses

GARDEN OFFICE he desire for a dedicated space to work comfortably and quietly at home has probably increased tenfold over the last 12 months. While our homes often meet all our needs for family life, not everyone has the space for a dedicated work area.

Too often, home workers have found themselves in cramped corners of the home trying to juggle office responsibilities, phone calls and Zoom meetings, all to the background of homeschooling, housework and the distraction of Home Under the Hammer.

Building a fully-equipped garden office can give you everything you crave and more, as well as adding value to your home. And it’s easier than you think.

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Case Study 1: Dore Garden Offices

PLANNING: hat you’re wanting to build in your garden is a key aspect in determining whether or not you’ll need planning permission.

However, the size of whatever you’re planning to build will have the biggest impact.

According to the UK government, a building or enclosure that is being built within the boundaries of a house that is ‘incidental to the enjoyment of the dwellinghouse’ is designated as a Class E building.

A Class E building does not require planning permission if it, and other existing buildings, do not cover more than 50 per cent of the total area of the house. They also cannot be built in front of the principal elevation of the house — so no building out on your front garden!

You’ll need planning permission if: • Your garden building is going to be more than one storey or have eaves higher than 2.5 metres.

• The overall height is going to be more than 4 metres for a dualpitched roof.

• The overall height is going to be more than 3 metres for other roof types.

• The overall height is going to be more than 2.5 metres if the building is within 2 metres of the boundary of the curtilage (borders or fences) of your home.

• The building will take up more than 50 per cent of all land outside the house. This includes your current garden buildings — if your shed takes up 20 per cent of the land outside your house and you want to build a log cabin that will take up 35 per

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cent of the land, you’d need planning permission as combined, they take up 55 per cent of the land.

• You want a veranda, balcony, or raised platform as part of the building.

• If your residence is a listed building, you’ll need planning permission regardless.

If you’re building a shed or summer house that doesn’t extend further than the dimensions above, you should be good to go without planning permission in terms of dimensions and space requirements and regulations. The vast majority of log cabins, garden sheds, and summer houses will class as Class E buildings and not need planning permission in this case.

If you’re planning to make your outdoor building a place to work from or simply socialise in, you won’t usually need planning permission (unless the dimensions extend as above). However, the use of your garden building can impact the need for planning permission.

You’ll need planning permission if: • You’re planning to use your outdoor building for sleeping accommodation — such as a summerhouse in the garden for adult children or elderly relatives to live in to retain their privacy while living at home.

• The building could, in any way, impact your neighbours’ right to privacy. Think tree houses — your kids will love them, but your neighbour might not be best pleased.

Former sculptor Adam Reynolds launched Dore Garden Offices in 2011 with a focus on creating beautiful spaces to complement any garden. Their bespoke rooms are built off-site and once will installed will leave you with a high spec, fully insulated and plastered space, ready for you to move in to.

The company are launching an ‘off the peg’ building called the ‘Toby’, which comes in three sizes and can be installed in seven days. These instant workspaces, with prices starting from £6,900, come fully plastered with internal light and sockets as standard and includes electrical connection to your house.

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GARDENING

OUTDOOR ENTERTAINING nviting family and friends around for a barbecue or for a few drinks has seemed like a pipe dream for so long but is now close to becoming a reality. But does your outdoor space give you what you need? You could need better or more seating, an outdoor cooking area to include a barbecue or pizza oven, or a dedicated bar area, which would really impress your guests.

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The ‘Toby’ is an instant workspace that comes fully fitted and equipped

in demand for garden buildings over the last 12 months?

As you can imagine the demand for garden offices and rooms in general has grown incredibly since the first lockdown. Our enquiries have gone from two a week to two a day and are already booking into Autumn 2021. Currently we have so many calls from people desperate to move their work place from the kitchen table or bedroom to a purpose-built space!

How easy is it to put a building in your garden?

It could not be simpler - we deal with all the groundworks (or can organise it) and don’t need a concrete base or patio to install on to. We sort the electrical and internet connection and they are left ready to move in to.

Is it just offices or do your rooms

have other functions?

The list of garden room uses really is endless. We have built yoga studios, TV rooms, teenage dens, libraries, offices, Split use rooms with storage areas, gyms, workshops, paint studios, have built a room for a taxidermist, a model train set and a miniature railway station.

What have you been working on recently?

Our teams have already installed half a dozen rooms this year – a gym, an office with a bathroom, a huge furniture workshop, a dedicated garden room and a couple of our Toby offices.

What’s been your favourite project?

We built an off grid room on an allotment for Sage, a Sheffield charity who promote the mental and physical well-being of adults in our community.

Their existing meeting room was a leaking shed and it felt fantastic to provide them with an up-grade.

To find our more, call Adam on 0114 4000 108 or visit www.doregardenoffices.co.uk

An outdoor kitchen

A South African ‘Braai’

Case Study 2: kelham island concrete Our gardens and outdoor spaces can be a great place to entertain. From permanent seating and eating areas to outdoor bars, gardens and outdoor spaces have become an extension to our homes, more an extra room rather than something completely separate. If you’re thinking of making some improvements to your outdoor space in 2021, Kelham Island Concrete are perfectly placed to make your dreams a reality.

Concrete is not only cool and cutting edge, it is an ideal all-weather material.

Oliver Miller is the man behind Kelham Island Concrete, a Sheffield company leading the way in giving a new, high-end appeal to a material that was previously regarded as strictly functional.

The company can supply and install barbecues, benches and seating areas, islands and worktops, dining tables and work with The Braai Man to fit South African-style cooking areas.

“Once we had discovered what you can do with concrete inside homes, we started to realise the potential that concrete has outdoors too,” said Oliver. “It is really hard-wearing and weather proof, which makes it the perfect material to use outside.

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Sagars’ 365 conservatory roof insulation system can transform your conservatory and make it into a room you can use all year round .

At this time of year it’s all about keeping warm and Sagars’ insulation system, originally believed to have been inspired by NASA, can do just that, as well as keeping you super cool in summer.

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All Aspects of roofing work undertaken New Roofs, re-roofs, stone slate roofing, repairs and maintenance to your existing roof, flat-roofing-dormer, bay, garage etc VELUX ROOF WINDOWS INSTALLED & SUN PIPES

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ECO SOFAS Don’t Buy New! RE-UPHOLSTERY is the answer.

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PROMOTION

Keeping you in the picture SLATERS DIGITAL INSTALLATIONS, IN ASSOCIATION WITH SLATERS AERIAL SERVICE, CAN SERVICE ALL YOUR AUDIO-VISUAL NEEDS. ell, hasn’t the last year been one to forget and one we will always remember. With more and more people working from home and staying at home it has put all of our home entertainment requirements to the forefront of all of our minds. This is where Slaters can help.

Over 55 years ago Slaters Aerials was formed and dedicated solely to television aerial systems; 55 years on the company has grown and incorporates all manner of home entertainment installations. Our day-to-day workings consists of a variety of installations ranging from a single Freeview aerial or satellite installation to a home cinema or flat screen installation, CCTV and internet based products.

Most of Slaters’ customers require a good Freeview aerial or satellite installation paired with good internet access, whether this be hardwired or WiFi, to enable them to view any internet based viewing platforms alongside their Freeview and satellite requirements.

We have over the last 20 years installed Cat 5, Cat 6 cable networks, internet systems and CCTV on a commercial scale, but now with ever improving technology and prices, all of these services are offered on a domestic level with domestic prices and with the TV industry and internet based technologies moving ever closer, you can be assured we are at the forefront of all new technologies.

One extremely popular requirement is now for home office solutions.

Slaters are very busy installing internet and ethernet connections both hardwired and Wi-Fi direct to a home office, generally a spare bedroom or attic, as more and more people are now working from home. Once the products have been installed the customer can operate

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Another very popular installation is CCTV with ease of use and networked to all compatible devices, properties can be viewed whilst at home or when away from the property. All installations are carried out by a member of the Slater family and Thomas, the third generation of Slaters and proprietor of Slaters Digital Installations, is at the forefront of all new technologies and can assure you of a speedy installation and full demonstration of all products.

Slaters are fully aware that their reputation is only as good as their last installation. Customers’ opinions are always their priority and they work with them to guarantee their exact requirements.

Slaters has also, over that last 12 months, had to find a new ‘norm’ and adapt safely to working in customers’ homes due to

the coronavirus outbreak. All members of Slaters are wearing masks and sanitise at every opportunity and are asking customers to ventilate their property well and to sanitise remote controls and surrounding areas to ensure everybody is as safe as possible during these times.

So, whether you require a single Freeview aerial or satellite installation, full home revamp, cinema screen or flat screen installation, CCTV or home office solution, you can be assured “Your digital future is safe in our hands”.

Slaters would also like to take this opportunity to thank all existing customers for your continued support over the years and to welcome new customers in the future.

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Good, solid advice CATERING TO BOTH TRADE CUSTOMERS AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC, CARRACKS IS A ONE-STOPSHOP FOR ALL YOUR PAINTING AND DECORATING NEEDS.

Simon Bradbury and Jake Crutchley

ome businesses seem to stand the test of time and one that continues to go from strength to strength is Carracks Wallpaper & Paint in the heart of the busy, bustling Crookes shopping district.

The business was launched in 1947 and, as many Sheffield folk know, the Carracks family includes local music legend Paul, whose parents Ben and Joan were the original owners.

Simon Bradbury worked in the shop for 15 years alongside Paul’s brother John before taking over the business a couple of years ago.

But while the Carrack family link may have gone, Simon has ensured the working practices that made the original shop an instant success remain unchanged.

As a decorator who has worked in the industry for nearly 30 years, Simon has a wealth of knowledge to supply paints,

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wallpapers, brushes and other accessories, such as fillers and pastes, to both trade customers and the general public.

“Many people come in for some good solid advice,” confirms Simon. “Customers come to us because we provide the right products and a personal service.We can get hold of most brands and they are discounted, so we are also cheaper than a lot of other paint and wallpaper stores.”

Working alongside Simon is local lad Jake Crutchley. Jake came to the shop after receiving a solid grounding in the business during a three-and-a-half year spell working for Johnstone’s Paints.

“This is a small shop but it’s really busy,” he says. “People pop in all the time and it’s great to have a chat with the customers and help them make the right choices.”

Whether you are a home owner just touching up one room or a professional painter and decorator, Carracks is the one-stop-shop for all your trade and retail needs.

Their top-quality paint brands include Dulux, Heritage, Johnstone’s and popular chalk paint, Rust-oleum, whilst their brush and tool brands include Harris and Purdy. If you need a little inspiration, they have hundreds of wallpaper books for you to leaf through and even provide a colour matching service – just bring in

the shade you want matching up and Carracks will do the rest.

And though Carracks continues to give the same good old fashioned friendly service and wide range of paints and wallpapers it always has, Simon is bringing the business firmly into the 21st century.

It may look like a modestly-sized shop on the outside but, as two terrace houses put together, Carracks has many nooks and crannies full of paints and products to discover.

If you’ve never had a peek inside the store, you’ll be amazed.

Carracks 214 Northfield Road, Crookes, Sheffield, S10 1QU Tel: 0114 266 4096 www.carrackswallpaperandpaint.co.uk Instagram: carracks_paint_wallpaper

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EXPERIENCE • QUALITY • RELIABILITY

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YOUR LOCAL S6 GAS ENGINEER BOILER INSTALLATION FROM £1400

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Swift Gas, your local gas and central heating engineers.

We provide boiler repairs, annual servicing and full installations for Sheffield and the surrounding areas. We are Gas safe registered and are here to deliver the services you need to keep your gas appliances running smoothly, whether in your home or rented accommodation for landlord properties. If your boiler is not running or your radiators are cold, call the experts at Swift Gas for a local, honest opinion all at a price you can afford.

Based in S6 We live in Stannington and are passionate about our local area and beautiful countryside.

No job too small Swift Gas will also attend those small jobs that you never get round to fixing. Whether it’s a dripping tap, low boiler

pressure or mouldy silicone in the shower, we can fix it all.

With 20 years experience in plumbing and heating there will be no problem we haven’t seen before.

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STUNNING RANGE OF CURTAINS AND BLINDS

LET US COME TO YOU WE ARE STILL AVAILABLE FOR HOME VISITS, MEASURES, ADVICE & FITTING INLINE WITH COVID-19 HSE GUIDELINES

CUSTOM-MADE CURTAINS AND BLINDS HOME MEASURES & ADVICE SKILLED IN HOUSE MAKING TEAM FULL PROFESSIONAL FITTING SERVICE

It’s important to have your chimney swept at least once a year to remove soot and other debris. This will help prevent chimney fires, and ensure that you comply with the conditions of your buildings insurance

• Chimney Sweeping • Smoke Testing • Power Sweeping • Bird Nest Removal • Safety Appliances Serviced

Appliance Inspection & Sweep FROM £50 Gareth Spencer is a member of the Guild of Master Chimney Sweeps, which mean he is fully trained, and insured to work at your home using equipment of the correct specification

I make sure your home is safe by working to codes of conduct and practice stipulated by the Guild of Master Chimney Sweeps

07540 659 616 garethspencer18@gmail.com

TRACKS & POLES • BAY WINDOW SPECIALISTS HAND DRAW, CORDED & ELECTRIC Experienced long standing team of advisers, seamstresses and installers in all aspects of curtains, blinds, tracks & poles

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(Est 1974)

NuLife Window Company VISIT OUR HILLSBOROUGH SHOWROOM Sheffield’s favourite window company

FANTASTIC APRIL OFFERS! PATIO/FRENCH DOORS

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or sliding patio doors

This Composite Door Fitted also available in black, white, green and blue

All our French and Patio doors are multi locking

£795

• Chrome locking handle • Sliding hinges for ease of cleaning • Argon gas filled sealed units

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£345 Inc VAT*

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Doors are available to view in our showroom in 15 styles and a choice of 23 colours, multi locking and have anti-snap guards

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Superb quality, craftsmanship and installation service. Call and see us soon.

We remove your old units and leave your house clean and tidy when we leave.

NuLife Window Company was formed in 1974 and in 1975 Mike Knott joined as Sales Director.

Today Mike is the Managing Director of Nulife and the company is wholly owned by the Knott family.

Also installing: Conservatories, uPVC Doors, Windows, Sealed Units

We offer: Free no obligation quotation. 10 year manufacturers guarantee on composite doors, uPVC windows, doors.

No Deposit: We are so confident in our quality and service, you pay nothing until the installation is complete.

Call us on: 0114 2336723 218 Middlewood Road, Hillsborough, Sheffield S6 1TE (near Asda) email: info@nulifewindowcompany.co.uk | www.nulifewindowcompany.co.uk Open: Monday – Friday 9am – 6pm, Saturday 10am – 2pm WHEELCHAIR ACCESS AND PARKING AVAILABLE ON THE FRONT *VAT is charged at current rate at date of invoice. † Furniture plus non-standard colours, bevelled glass, will incur additional costs.

Please ask for details. Prices correct at time of going to press 09/03/21 and subject to change.

Other uPVC frame and door colours are available at extra cost, please ask for details.

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Bespoke • Exquisite • Unique

PROUD to be LOCAL

Lush Bathrooms Ltd 292 Abbeydale Road South | Sheffield | S17 3LP 0114 262 1222 | enquiries@lushbathrooms.co.uk | www.lushbathrooms.co.uk

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Building & Roofing Services One Call For All Your Property Solutions

• Patios Laid • Repointing & Resin Pointing • Fences Supplied & Erected • Weed Control Services • Spring Tidy Up & Clearance • Domestic & Commercial Properties

For a FREE quote with no obligation call Lloyd on 07803 581212 Special Spring Offer on Supply & Erection of Fences Call for details!

• Extensions • Plans Drawn to Completion • Roofing specialists • New • Overhaul • GRP • Guttering • PVCu or Traditional Wooden • Velux & Dormer Windows • Structural Internal Alterations NO JOB • Loft & Garage Conversions TOO • PVCu Doors & Windows SMALL • Complete Bathroom Refurbishment • Plastering & Joinery Works Call For a FREE No Obligation Quotation

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Domestic and commercial flooring Family run business Carpets and cushionfloor Full range of LVT (design floors) Safety floor specialist Over 25 years experience in all types of flooring FREE estimates Your local carpet shop

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PROMOTION

Buy with confidence THE EXPERIENCED STAFF AT PA JEWELLERY CAN HELP YOU CHOOSE A DIAMOND THAT IS PERFECT FOR YOU. uying a diamond is an exciting experience but it can also be a little bewildering. Once you start looking it soon becomes clear that there are a lot of things to think about when making your choice. These are decisions that can have a lot of emotional as well as financial significance but a little guidance from experts can be a big help in ensuring you feel confident and happy with your purchase.

If you are looking for a diamond you will probably have read about the ‘4 Cs’ – Cut, Colour, Clarity and Carat. We like to add a fifth ‘C’ – Confidence. This backs up the others and gives you the peace of mind to enjoy your new piece of jewellery.

For many people confidence comes from having a certificate detailing the measurements and grades of their diamond, but there is more to it than simply having a piece of paper. Many different laboratories and companies produce ‘certificates’ but they are not all equally useful. Check that the certificate you are given is produced by an independent laboratory with the correct expertise: we tend to choose diamonds with GIA (Gemological Institute of

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America) reports as they are industry leaders and widely regarded as producing the most consistent grading.

The certificate should also be for the individual diamond you are buying and should detail its measurements and grades thoroughly. Pieces with more than one stone may have individual reports for each diamond (a pair of earrings or a three stone ring for example), just for the main diamond (in a halo cluster for instance) or not have a certificate at all if the diamonds are all under 0.25ct. The major laboratories usually laser inscribe the report number on the girdle of the

diamond. This can only be seen under magnification but reassures you that the diamond and the report match.

Not all diamonds will have certificates: it is only over the last few years that they have become commonplace, so if you are buying a pre-owned piece it will often not have one. Even today many diamonds are not certificated, for instance with smaller stones because their size means the additional cost is not justified.

The easiest way to feel confident in your purchase is to buy from a jeweller you trust. Ask questions! Diamonds are fascinating and learning more about the stone you are going to own and treasure can add to the excitement. We staff our showroom with experienced and qualified gemmologists and diamond graders who love to talk about diamonds and share their knowledge. We can help you understand the other ‘Cs’ and choose a diamond that is perfect for you.

PA Jewellery The Old Bank, 23 Commonside, Sheffield, S10 1GD Tel: 0114 266 9253 www.pajewellery.com

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Stunning smiles at Bupa Dental Care Malin Bridge

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ACCESSORIES

ABOVE: National Trust secateurs, pruning knife and pouch set £15. shop.nationaltrust.org.uk LEFT: Wilko insect house £5. www.wilko.com

Grand gardens KEEP YOUR OUTDOOR SPACES LOOKING TIDY – AND ATTRACTIVE – WITH THESE HANDY ACCESSORIES.

ABOVE: Crest digging spade £17.99. www.dobbies.com Burgon & Ball Kneelo kneeler, poppy red, £14.99. www.dobbies.com

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LEFT: Rowlinson Alderly grey planter and lattice £139.99 from Very.co.uk

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ACCESSORIES

Matalan Skandi Pop solar lights £12.50. www.matalan.co.uk

HomeSense tall white cut out lantern £5.99. www.homesense.com

Habitat solar caged stake lights 6pk, £24. www.habitat.co.uk

Everyday gardening gloves in ticking stripe designed

by Sophie Conran for Burgon & Ball. £17.50. www.annabeljames.co.uk

National Trust Round terracotta bird bath, green £16. shop.nationaltrust.org.uk

HomeSense garden shears £12.99. www.homesense.com

Waxed cotton classic apron.

Handcrafted in Somerset.

Made from the finest Halley Stevensons waxed cotton. £68. www.sirgordonbennett.com These wellington ankle boots are both practical and stylish, perfect for outdoor adventures, rainy wet days and when you are out and about in the garden. £45. www.sophieallport.com

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PROMOTION

Welcome back YOU’LL FIND TOP BRAND ELECTRICAL GOODS AND MORE AT WILLIAMS ELECTRICAL, WHICH HAS NOW RE-OPENED ITS DOORS TO CUSTOMERS. e have all been counting down the days until our favourite ‘nonessential’ shops can re-open and for the owners of Williams Electrical, that anticipation is no different.

They have had 12 April marked firmly in their calendar as the day they can open their doors and invite customers back into their Chesterfield Road showroom.

And they can’t wait to see you.

Established in 1905, Williams Electrical has an enviable reputation as a leading independent specialist supplier of top brand electrical goods, aiming to offer the best value for money deals on the high street. It remains a family business to this day – the current owners represent the fourth generation.

Excellent customer service is at the heart of everything Williams Electrical do, a sentiment echoed by Managing Director Karen Putland. “We care about our customers and pride ourselves on the service we offer,” she said.

“We listen and our personal approach is what makes us different to most large national retailers.You can visit our shop to speak with our experienced staff or give us a call to discuss any of our products you might be interested in.

We’re happy to help and advise you.”

Check out their customer reviews on Google and Trustpilot and you can’t fail to be impressed with the levels of service they offer.

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Williams Electrical is proudly independent but as part of Europe’s largest buying group, Euronics, has access to a huge range of top brand electricals at great prices, including those from Samsung, Sony, LG, Bosch, Blomberg, Neff, Siemens, LEC, Smeg, and many others.

Loyal, long-standing staff are experienced and knowledgeable in the products they sell. “If you are interested in seeing the latest technology from OLED and 4K Ultra High Definition TVs to the latest music streaming and audio systems, our sales team offer in-store demonstrations as well and putting your choice of TV and sound bar or audio system together for you to experience before you buy,” added Karen.

“We have a huge range of white goods, including; washing machines, tumble dryers, fridge freezers and cookers and built in appliances, for which we offer a complete installation service. All this is complemented by

vacuum cleaners, microwaves and small household appliances.”

The welcoming showroom is Covidsecure, has lots of products in stock, most of which can be taken away on the day of purchase. Delivery is also available and Williams offer a bespoke installation service, from a simple TV wall mount to a complete multi-room entertainment system.

And the service from Williams Electrical doesn’t stop there, they also have proud links with the community and are currently supporting Sheffield FC in their bid to move to a new purpose-built stadium.

There’s never been a better time to support your independents.Visit Williams Electrical and you’ll be rewarded with a warm welcome, expert advice and competitive prices.

Williams Electrical 783-787 Chesterfield Road, Woodseats, Sheffield, S8 0SP Tel: 0114 255 4341 Email: sales@williams-electrical.co.uk www.williams-electrical.co.uk

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Why visit us? Our beautiful products are affordable and our friendly team will do all they can to protect you and keep you safe

Purple Pumpkin 71 Middlewood Road, Sheffield S6 4GX 0114 360 1811 www.facebook.com/MyPurplePumpkin

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The perfect flooring for your home We provide a number of flooring options, and quality installation services to domestic consumers. From lacquered hardwood floors to cost-effective vinyl floors, we offer it all. You can rely on us to provide honest advice, efficient installation and comprehensive project management, all for a fantastic price.

Selling Amtico, Crucial Trading, Victoria and Westex among many others. Free estimates.

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BEAUTY

Maison Margiela Replica Flower Market Eau De Toilette 30ml £49 This Margiela fragrance captures the hustle and bustle of a Parisian flower market with strong accords of Grasse rose petal, refreshing freesia and tuberose.

Tom Ford Rose Prick 50ml £228 Inspired by Tom Ford’s private rose garden, Rose Prick is a wild bouquet of beautiful breeds of rose – Rose de Mai, Turkish and Bulgarian.

Gucci Alchemist Garden The Last Day Of Summer Eau De Parfum 100ml £240 While walking in the cedarwoods and the cypress forest, see the first leaves fall and listen to the crunch of steps passing over, releasing nutmeg and powerful woody and earthy notes given by patchouli and vetiver.

Acqua di Parma Cipresso di Toscana Eau De Toilette 150ml £124 Acqua di Parma’s Cipresso di Toscana Eau de Toilette is an Italian interpretation of the classic fougère.

Think spring BRING THE SPIRIT OF THE SEASON INTO YOUR BEAUTY ROUTINE WITH THESE FRAGRANCES AND PRODUCTS INSPIRED BY FLORA AND FAUNA. he new season can bring a new freshness to our beauty routines and this is echoed in the products we choose to use.

This selection of fragrances, all available at Harvey Nichols, can all put a spring in your step – and smell amazing too.

Visit www.harveynichols.com to find out more.

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Shanghai Tang Spring Jasmine Eau De Parfum 60ml £110 Captures the iconic jasmine absolute – a symbol of luxury and delicate femininity – which is enhanced by violet accents, creamy sandalwood, and sheer musk for a heightened impression of skin-like and enveloping sensuality.

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Sisley Izia La Nuit £94.50 30ml. www.sisley-paris.co.uk The Sisley perfumes are very personal to the d’Ornano family as they are inspired by memories and shared moments. The first Izia fragrance was born from Isabelle d’Ornano’s inspiration and her desire to recreate the unique scent of her bouquet of roses. She is also behind the creation of this new Izia la Nuit fragrance which she wanted more sensual, opulent and deep.

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BEAUTY

Frederic Malle Jurassic Flower perfume gun £120 Unlike other white flowers that exude opulence, magnolia’s scent is bright and citrus-fresh with hints of peach and apricot, heralding the return of summer.

Creed Spring Flower Eau De Parfum 75ml £220 Vibrant fresh green notes combined with succulent fruits, including peach, apricot, melon and apple shimmer over an exquisite floral heart of jasmine and rose.

Bvlgari Rose Goldea Eau de Parfum Kathleen Kye Limited Edition 90ml £111 A new tribute to femininity combining radiant rose and sophisticated musks into a blend of desire.

ESPA Hydrating Floral Spa Fresh Tonic 200ml £25 A hydrating toner enriched with essential oils and flower waters to refresh and comfort skin.

Sisley Botanical Floral Spray Mist 125ml £66 Floral Spray Mist soothes and relaxes immediately, at any time of day.

Maison Francis Kurkdjian A La Rose Eau De Parfum 70ml £180 Top notes of Damascena rose and orange combine with heart notes of violet and magnolia blossom to breath femininity into the base notes of musk accord and woody cedar.

Huda Beauty Kayali Déjà Vu White Flower 57 Eau de Parfum 50ml £67 A seductive, yet warm and comforting scent that is steeped in nostalgia and reminiscent of that memory of falling in love yet also laying the foundations for new exciting memories to come; memories that you can revisit with every spritz.

Gucci Bloom Eau De Parfum £77 Notes of natural tuberose and Jasmine leave an unexpectedly rich white floral scent on the skin. While Rangoon Creeper, a plant that changes colour when it blooms, infuses a powdery, floral edge.

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Home Farm Park is the perfect place for those looking for a quiet getaway or holiday home ownership in a secluded location in the heart of the Lincolnshire countryside.

Offering the best of coast and country, this tranquil holiday park near Skegness opened for business in 2020 and offers lodge and cottage holidays as well as the opportunity to own your own holiday home in a stunning setting.

Say hello to spacious plots, manicured grounds and quiet getaways at Home Farm Park.

It is located just a mile from the picturesque market town of Burgh-le-Marsh and only five miles from the bustling seaside resort of Skegness. So, you’re close enough to enjoy all that this resort has to offer while being far enough away to avoid all the hustle and bustle, should you prefer the quiet life. And, of course, you’re only a stone’s throw from hundreds of square miles of beautiful Lincolnshire countryside, should you fancy exploring.

Home Farm Park is also a great option for those looking for a fishing holidays near Skegness, with a well-stocked lake that represents a challenge for fishermen of all abilities.

CALL US ON 01754 810833 Common Lane, Burgh Le Marsh, Skegness PE24 5HL

Your choice of laid-back holidays www.countryandcoastholidays.co.uk

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THE GREEDY GREEK DELI & GREEK DELI DIRECT The Greedy Greek Deli team would like to say a big “THANK YOU” to all our customers for their continued support through this very difficult time. We would also like to “welcome” all new customers who have discovered our delicious food as a result of Lockdown. We are open for delivery or collection 7 days a week, please see our website for full details you can order on line via our app, via just-eat or by calling the shop on 0114 2667719

S&J’s PANTRY Traditional, Local, Artisan, & Fairly Traded Produce

Artisan cheeses from all areas Choose from 80 different varieties, many regional Delicious top selling Potters of Barnsley pies and Longley Farm yogurts

The Greedy Greek Deli & Greek Deli Direct 418-420 Sharrow Vale Road, Sheffield, S11 8ZP Working with Just-Eat for home delivery or download our App www.greekdelidirect.co.uk www.thegreedygreekdeli.co.uk

Dear Helen, Thank you once again for preparing and delivering your brilliant Pie & Peas for our Harvest Supper, everyone really enjoyed coming together and sharing food and friendship.

Call 0792 870 1645 for orders AVAILABLE NOW ON

We are at MF12–13 The Market, The Moor, Sheffield, S1 4PF

TRADITIONAL BAKERY • H I L L S BO RO U G H •

ALL MAJOR CARDS ACCEPTED

Thank you for doing my lovely buffet for my 18th Bir thday Par ty.

Love and Best Wishes – the bir thday girl!

ch Ecclesfield Church Outrea Team – October 2019

Are you in Hillsborough today?

Well at some point you’re going to get hungry. When that time comes Helen and her team are here to help.

Just nip in and let us know what you want. We'll get right on it!

HILLSBOROUGH'S No.1 BAKERY AND SANDWICH SHOP BREAKFASTS • PULLED PORK £2.60 First Class catering service for your

WEDDING DAY BIRTHDAYS, CHRISTENINGS & FUNERALS catered for

QUALITY CATERING SERVICES for any occasion, from big corporate events, weddings & parties to small get togethers.

DELIVERED ANYWHERE IN SHEFFIELD All our Buffets are baked and prepared just before delivery ensuring an absolutely delicious spread for your guests.

32 Middlewood Road, Sheffield S6 4GY • Tel: 0114 234 3621 www.helens-bakery.co.uk

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NEW IMAGE OCCASIONS & CASUAL WEAR We are excited to be safely welcoming you back in to our store from Tuesday 13th April.

To avoid disappointment appointments are recommended. www.new-image.co.uk newimagefashions@hotmail.co.uk

Possibly the largest selection of Special Occasion Wear in South Yorkshire On our first floor - Mother of the Bride/Groom, Days at the Races, Cruise Wear including matching Hats, Fascinators, Shoes, Bags and Accessories.

Ground Floor - Stylish Casual Wear Collections from International Designers.

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 Appointments are advisable for Saturdays

CONDICI • VENI INFANTINO • ISPIRATO • CARLA RUIZ • GINA BACCONI • JOSEPH RIBKOFF• PERUZZI • AGGIDDO • MARBLE • BARBARA LEBECK • KATE COOPER

We’re back open! on 12th April We’re all glad to be back and offering all our customers the best tanning beds in the area and in-line with government guidelines are following strict hygiene policies for a safe tanning experience.

All members can now enjoy the option of pre booking on line with our new Tanzone app - Why not call in the salon to find out more?

All beds were re tubed prior to lockdown with the industry leading tubes.

NEW CREAMS NOW AVAILABLE

207 MIDDLEWOOD ROAD S6 4HD · 01142 330399 APPROVED SALON

Winter Opening hours: Mon to Fri 10am to 7pm Sat 10am to 5pm Sun 11am to 4pm

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FASHION

RIGHT: Joseph Ribkoff is perfect for any season. Blanc, 177 Chatsworth Road, Chesterfield. S40 2BA. Call 01246 767220.

Click & Collect or postal delivery service available too BELOW: Got an occasion coming up? Ronald Joyce is available at New Image, 227 Middlewood Road, Sheffield, S6 4HD. Tel: 0114 234 4880. www.new-image.co.uk

Spring is in the air FIND FRESH NEW LOOKS FOR YOUR SEASONAL WARDROBE FROM THESE LOCAL BOUTIQUES.

Barkers Atillio black calf derby shoe, £180.

Charles Brooks Shoes, 241 Fulwood Road, Sheffield, S10 3BA. Tel: 0114 268 0590. www.charlesbrooksshoes.co.uk 50 www.rmcmedia.co.uk

Loake Bannister casual shoe £155. The Secret Shoe Box, 145 West Street, Sheffield, S1 4EW. Tel: 0114 273 7931. www.thesecret shoebox.co.uk

Spring/summer styles from Twinset are available at Sister, 409 Ecclesall Road, Sheffield, S11 8PG. Tel: 0114 267 1330. www.sisteronline.co.uk

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FASHION

Duchamp London Garden Flowers print shirt £145. www.harveynichols.com

Check out Riani’s seasonal outfits at www.riani.com

Red Valentino floral maxi dress £965. www.harveynichols.com

ABOVE: Day Birger Et Mikkelsen summer night collection.

Shirt £130, skirt £170. harpersfashion.com BELOW: Monari spring/summer styles at Izzi of Baslow, Radcliffe House, Cock Hill, Baslow DE45 1SR. Tel: 01246 582500. www.izziofbaslow.com

Bleue Burnham The Grand Rose Garden sterling silver signet ring £395. www.harveynichols.com

Boutique Moschino Cream floral-print shirt dress £300. www.harveynichols.com

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BITS & PIECES

1554 launches new web shop

Public asked for memories Memories and images of the derelict Camellia House in the grounds of Wentworth Woodhouse are being sought by specialists now steering plans for its restoration.

Redeveloping the Grade II* listed Camellia House into a daytime cafe and evening events venue is Wentworth Woodhouse Preservation Trust’s first major project to bring a derelict building back into use.

The Trust, which bought the house in 2017, is taking the building back to its original use - in 1738 it was an orangery with a tea room created for Lady Rockingham, wife of the first Marquess, to entertain her guests.

It became home to camellias when the 2nd Marquess became one of the earliest English collectors of the rare blooms being brought from China and Japan in Georgian times.

A National Lottery Heritage Fund grant of £1.5million received in late 2019, is funding the three consultancy firms to develop plans for the Camellia House and also for three other beautiful and redundant 18th and 19th century buildings on the site.

Match funding is being provided by Historic England, Garfield Weston Foundation, Architectural Heritage Fund, Fitzwilliam Wentworth Amenity Trust, Pilgrim Trust and Ian Addison Charitable Trust.

Make a will, make a difference Some of Sheffield’s leading law firms are joining forces with St Luke’s Hospice for Will Month 2021.

St Luke’s Will Month is a partnership between the hospice and seven top city solicitors, running for a strictly limited period throughout the whole of April.

Participating firms for 2021 include Best Solicitors, Coates Solicitors, Graysons, Irwin Mitchell, Keebles, Rosalind Watchorn and Taylor Bracewell.

The idea is simple – the participating solicitor of your choice draws up a basic Will in return for a donation to St Luke’s.

Suggested minimum donations are £100 for a single will or £150 for a joint Will, with a £75 suggested charge for a basic amendment. To find out more about Will Month email info@hospicesheffield.co.uk or visit www.stlukeshospice.org.uk/willmonth 52 www.rmcmedia.co.uk

You are always certain of a warm welcome at awardwinning 1554 Coffee and Gift Shop. In 2020, this small independent eatery followed up securing the ‘Best Café / Light Bite’ award in the Westside ‘Restaurant of the Year’ Awards for three years running by winning Sheffield City Centre’s Retail Award for ‘Best Customer Service’. That’s why being closed for nearly 12 months has been particularly tough on this social enterprise which operates from within Sheffield Cathedral, one of the city’s favourite landmarks.

1554’s new web shop has been made possible through a business support grant from Sheffield City Region. The funding was aimed at helping small and medium sized enterprises recover from Covid-19 and build their business up again.

To visit the new 1554 Coffee and Gift Shop website go to www.1554.co.uk

Roaring 20s Ball The Crowne Plaza Royal Victoria Hotel is hosting a Roaring 20s Charity Ball in aid of St Luke’s on Saturday 16 October.

Ticket prices are £57 per person and include a drink on arrival, three-course dinner and wine followed by live entertainment and a disco.

Dress code is black tie and ball gowns - no fancy dress.

Please contact Karen Keady on 07792 332318 or karenfox132@yahoo.co.uk to secure your place. A nonrefundable, non-transferrable deposit of £20pp is required.

Welcome to my office Views from the roofs of S6 Simon Slater of Slaters Aerial Services has a different ‘office view’ to most of us – a rooftop vista of Sheffield. But can you guess where exactly he was when he took this photograph?

Follow @SlatersAerials on Twitter the answer will be revealed at the end of each month. Last month, did you spot that Simon was in Robin Hood Chase, Stannington?

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Belmont House Care & Nursing Home We understand how difficult things are for the elderly population right now. If you’re concerned about how your relative is coping and would like them to have more support, Belmont House provides family-led care in a homely and caring environment. All those in our care will be offered the Covid-19 vaccine, allowing them to live safely and as they wish.

Our friendly experienced staff offer reassurance and protection for your loved ones, following thorough practices to keep them safe and secure, while providing a warm family atmosphere that makes Belmont House feel extra special.

01142 831 030 Belmont Drive, Stocksbridge, Sheffield, S36 1AH www.countrycourtcare.com

A Traditional Home Care Service The Caring Choice believes that continuity of care is an essential part of the service that we provide so our service users feel safe and supported in their own homes. If you have a loved one who needs support in their home please call us for a free consultation.

Telephone: 0114 2455 335 email: info@tcarec.co.uk Visit our website: www.tcarec.co.uk

Employment opportunities available!

• Care in the community • Social care support • Elderly care • Dementia care • Shopping assistance • Disability assistance/care • 24 Hour living service • Respite care

The Caring Choice are looking to recruit motivated and dedicated care and support workers to join their growing team. Full time and part time permanent contracts available.

Specialist and progression training offered with opportunity for internal promotion.

Please email a CV to info@tcarec.co.uk or contact 0114 2455335 for further information.

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All Standard Funeral Services: Religious & Humanist Funeral Services, Traditional Coffins, Cremations & Burials, Hearse & Limousines, Chapel of Rest.

Wider Choices Including: Members of the National Association of Funeral Directors

Semi- & Non - Religious Ceremonies, Willow (basket work), Wool, Fairtrade & Cardboard Coffins, Woodland Burials, Horse Drawn Carriages & Drays, Motorcycle Hearses and many more choices.

Members of the Association of Green Funeral Directors

Prices Fully Inclusive Of Disbursements (third party costs):

Members of the Independent Funeral Directors Society

Direct (Unattended) Funeral from £1295 Simple Cremation from £2348 Traditional Burial from £3020 Natural Burial from £2760 For more options please see the prices section on our website.

Award Winners from The Natural Death Centre ‘Best Funeral Director in the UK’

- Personalised Pre-Paid Funeral Plans Recommended in the Good Funeral Guide

For full price information, and to see the full range of our extensive services, please call or visit our website - all our price information is here: www.peacefunerals.co.uk

North Sheffield 363 Halifax Road, Sheffield, S6 1AF

Tel: 0114 233 0563

Suppliers of Fair Trade Coffins

South Sheffield Gleadless Mount, Sheffield, S12 2LN

www.peacefunerals.co.uk

Tel: 0114 253 0505

Wm. Simpson & Son Independent Family Owned Funeral Directors W Simpson & Son have been proudly serving Sheffield and the surrounding areas for over 95 years.

Our dedicated, professional and experienced staff are available to help in your time of need.

103 Fitzwalter Road, Sheffield, S2 2SP T: 0114 2723928 E: advice@wsimpsonandson.co.uk

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PROMOTION

Dedication, expertise, compassion FAIR COST FUNERALS MAKE SURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE FUNERAL SERVICE YOU NEED TO REFLECT THE LIFE OF YOUR LOVED ONE. hen a loved one passes away, it’s an upsetting, confusing and difficult time, but Fair Cost Funerals are absolutely dedicated to guiding and helping you through this most painful of times.

The friendly and helpful team are always honest and transparent and do all they can to make sure that you receive the funeral service you need to reflect the life of your loved one.

Fair Cost Funerals will ensure dedication, expertise and the very highest degree of compassion is delivered at all times.

We all know how expensive a ‘traditional’ funeral can be. Fair Cost Funerals offer a more manageable, less

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costly way to arrange a funeral giving you the freedom and flexibility to customise the funeral arrangements your way.

They offer simple to understand transparent packages which promise no hidden extras or surprises.You’ll have a personalised funeral for your loved one, incorporating the traditions that are important to you in a way that’s sympathetic to your budget.

Fair Cost Funerals deliver all of the elements of a traditional funeral, but offer you a more cost-effective, modest funeral with the focus placed directly on a personal, respectful, beautiful funeral service.

There are three packages available: Unattended Direct Funerals start are

priced £995, Small Intimate Funerals £1,395, and Larger Traditional Funerals £1,995.

All packages include cremation fees, doctors fees (where required), provision of a hand crafted coffin and transportation in specialised vehicles. In addition to these services Fair Cost Funerals also offer pre-paid plans.

Fair Cost Funerals 79 The Common, Ecclesfield Sheffield, S35 9WJ Tel: 0114 438 7757 Email: info@faircostfunerals.co.uk

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COMPLETE FUNERAL SERVICE £1995 Full package includes any crematortum of your choice

You just choose the flowers Family Run - Family Focused Independent Funeral Directors

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MOTORING

Celebrating the birthday of an icon

RICHARD ABBEY LOOKS TO THE PAST – AND THE FUTURE.

In the summer of 1976,Volkswagen launched a distinctively sporty Golf onto the market: the GTI. At that time no one at Volkswagen had any idea that the Golf GTI would eventually become the world’s most successful compact sports car. But that is exactly what happened.

Now Volkswagen is marking the 45th birthday of this iconic car with an anniversary model: the Golf GTI Clubsport 45.

The Clubsport 45 is ready to take to the road with more individual customisation than ever before. The exterior boasts a striking black roof complete with black roof spoiler, in homage to the black-framed rear window of the first Golf GTI. The interior of the anniversary model also showcases classic GTI insignia.

With the new Golf GTI Clubsport 45, Volkswagen is adding a new chapter to the high-performance GTI versions released.

What price for power?

CUPRA has opened the order books for the latest variant of its iconic Leon hatchback with the launch of the 300PS 2.0 TSI powertrain.The brand’s flagship performance hatch is now available to order with prices starting from £35,660 RRP for the CUPRA Leon Hatch VZ2 TSI DSG-auto 300 and rising to £37,390 for VZ3 trim.

Available exclusively with the DSG-auto transmission, the latest iteration of the renowned 2.0-litre TSI four-cylinder engine develops 300PS and 400Nm of torque.

The turbocharged, direct injection petrol engine propels CUPRA Leon from 062mph in just 5.7 seconds and is limited to a top speed of 155mph.

As well as an increase in power output over its predecessor, the new CUPRA Leon is also more efficient, returning up to 37.2mpg on the combined WLTP cycle and CO2 emissions from 171g/km.

The future has arrived The order books are now open for ŠKODA’s new Enyaq iV, the brand’s first purpose-built battery electric vehicle.

Based on the Volkswagen Group’s modular electrification toolkit (MEB), the highly-awaited all-electric SUV is offered with two battery size options, a new range structure and a new finance offering: Lease&Care.

The new Enyaq iV introduces a new way for customers to perfectly tailor the car to their tastes and requirements.

Instead of selecting from traditional trim levels, customers choose the battery size they need, select an interior design and then personalise their vehicle from a comprehensive range of equipment packs and individual options.

From launch, the range consists of two variants; Enyaq iV 60 Nav and Enyaq iV 80 with 62kWh and 82kWh battery packs respectively. Five design selections are available; Loft, Lodge, Lounge, Suite and ecoSuite, all of which offer a different interior look and materials.

Prices start from £31,085.

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Volvo recharges The future of Volvo Cars is electric, and the new Volvo C40 Recharge is the latest manifestation of the company’s commitment to a zero-emission future.

The C40 Recharge has all the benefits of an SUV but with a lower and sleeker design. It is based on the CMA vehicle platform and is the first Volvo model in history designed as pure electric only.

Already by 2025, it aims for 50 per cent of its global sales volume to consist of fully electric cars, with the rest hybrids.

By 2030, it plans for every car it sells to be pure electric.

The propulsion consists of twin electric motors, one on the front and one on the rear axle, powered by a 78kWh battery that can be fast charged to 80 per cent in about 40 minutes (expected). It offers an anticipated range of around 420km (261 miles), which is expected to improve over time via overthe-air software updates.

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COMMUNITY

L-R: Chris Burley (Creative Building Projects), David Campbell (Age UK Sheffield), Joanne Holland (Sheffield City Council), Steve Chu (Age UK Sheffield), Janet Potts (Friends of Hillsborough Park), Cllr Bob Johnson (Sheffield City Council), Mike Leigh (Time Architects)

Out with the old, in with the new AGE UK SHEFFIELD STARTS RENOVATIONS ON THEIR COACH HOUSE PROJECT. he Old Coach House, a grade II listed building located in Hillsborough Park has begun renovation work to turn the old building into a dementia-friendly older people’s centre and café.

The Coach House Project by Age UK Sheffield has gotten support from the National Lottery Heritage Fund and Sheffield City Council to get this project up and running.

Age UK Sheffield Chief Executive, Steve Chu, said: “We are excited that this project is finally getting under way, and were really pleased to choose a local construction company to carry out this work. We have liaised with the builders and Sheffield City Council to ensure the walled garden remains accessible to the public while the redevelopment is taking place over the next few months. I can’t wait to see the restored buildings.”

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the old building into a community café.

The nearby potting shed building will be turned into a creative activity centre providing activities like crafting, woodwork, gardening and sewing. It is a welcoming place and will be holding different activities for the whole community with a focus on ensuring accessibility for older people suffering with dementia and long term health conditions.

Chris Burley, managing director of Creative Building Projects, added: “It’s with great pride that Creative has been chosen to undertake this local development and restoration project for the new Age UK Sheffield Community Café and activity centre at Hillsborough Park. We are looking forward to using our skills and knowledge to restore these grade II listed buildings back to their former glory and seeing them put it to such a good use.”

The original Coach House was a stable block to Hillsborough Hall and

Sheffield City Council bought the building in auction back in 1890. The Old Coach House was used for storage but hasn’t been used in many years and has been left in complete disrepair and derelict.

Cllr Bob Johnson, Leader of Sheffield City Council, commented: “After years of hard work to get to this stage it’s fantastic that work will now start on site.

Hillsborough Park is a real gem not just for the local community but citywide, and this development will really take it to the next level. It’s a brilliant example of partners and local organisations working together to benefit the city and will make a difference to so many people’s lives. I can’t wait to see this vision take shape and finally become a reality.”

Age UK Sheffield is currently tendering for a range of opportunities to deliver supporting heritage-related activity projects during 2021.

Full details can be found by visiting https://www.ageuk.org.uk/sheffield/

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