Sixer April 2022 by RMC Media

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Sixer THE QUALITY MAGAZINE FOR NORTH SHEFFIELD

Art in the garden

Calming interiors

Bring soothing tones to the home

We speak to sculptor Jim Milner

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Property of the month Check out these amazing homes

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CONTENTS

50 It’s all in the preparation

If you fail to plan, plan to fail... here are some local businesses who can lend a helping hand

54 The Diary

Our monthly round-up of what’s happening in your area

15 Property of the Month

Check out these homes, currently on the market with local estate agents

Would you like to take part in Walkley Festival 2022?

16 Spring guide to gardening

56 Stone love

Whether you are an amateur or a seasoned professional, now is the busiest time of the year for gardening, and the need to prepare in advance is crucial

43 ello and welcome to our April issue of Sixer. Spring is in the air and has inspired us to turn out attention to our gardens. As well as having some top tips we speak to sculptor Jim Milner whose garden creations can add the wow factor to your outdoor space. We also look at ways to bring calmness into the home and garden. Wedding season will be gaining momentum in the coming months we speak to some local businesses who can help your big day go without a hitch. Elsewhere we have your usual mix of fashion, beauty, motoring and more.

Richard Abbey Executive Editor

55 Walkley needs you!

22 The Home Front

Grand enough to grace any garden, Jim Milner’s sculptures capture not just the imagination but the surroundings in which they are displayed. Richard Abbey met the farmer turned sculptor

64 Motoring

From furniture to roofing, electricals and more, you’ll find everything you need with these local businesses and services

If you’re planning on touring the UK this summer, we have found just the thing...

28 Home & Garden

66 Bits & Pieces

Bring calming decor and soothing tones into your home this spring

Our monthly round-up of what’s been going on around the region

43 Eating Out

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44 Accessories

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GARDENING

Spring guide to gardening WHETHER YOU ARE AN AMATEUR OR A SEASONED PROFESSIONAL, NOW IS THE BUSIEST TIME OF THE YEAR FOR GARDENING, AND THE NEED TO PREPARE IN ADVANCE IS CRUCIAL. HERE ARE SOME TOP TIPS TO MAKE SURE YOU ARE ON TOP FORM THIS SPRING. BY TAMZIN KRAFTMAN.

Mow the lawn You might have been avoiding this task during the winter but cutting the grass can really neaten up your garden, and make it a more inviting place during the summer months.

Get rid of weeds As the weather becomes warmer, your garden will start to become more alive again.You might start to notice the dreaded weeds that were hiding under snow and frost. It is best to get rid of them as soon as possible.

Preparing soil This step is crucial before your planting endeavours begin. Adding organic matter in the form of compost and aged manure is the best way to prepare your soil, ensuring that it is as fertile as possible.

Popular flower varieties to grow While preparing your garden for the spring is essential, why not prep for summer too by ensuring that your garden is colourful in time for the warmest months? Daffodils

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such as white, pink, purple, blue, red, yellow and soft orange. ★ Bulbs will rot in excessively wet soil and growth will be stunted in very dry soils.

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★ They grow well in soil rich in organic matter. ★ Most grow in an open position full sun, although some tolerate partshade. ★ They are ideal for growing in rock gardens. Pansies

★ One of the best flowers to plant during the spring. ★ Usually placed in containers. ★ They need to be planted in the sun or a spot partly in the shade in well-drained soil.

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GARDENING

Popular vegetables and fruit to grow in your garden With the pandemic causing everyone to spend time a lot of time at home, more and more people have started to use this extra time to hone their gardening skills and grow their own food. If you’re thinking of giving it a go this spring, April is the perfect time to get started as it gives your fruit and veg plenty of time to grow. Focus on how much space you have in your garden; this will tell you what you can grow. If space is limited, think about buying ‘dwarf selections’ or ‘patio’ vegetables.

Veg Carrots

★ Best grown in the open ground and in hot weather. ★ If the foliage starts wilting, water the carrots every ten days. ★ Make sure you weed before planting; if you let weeds grow, they could overcrowd the carrots. ★ Be careful when weeding that you don’t crush the foliage, the smell can attract carrot flies, which can lay eggs. Putting a barrier over the carrots can prevent this. Cucumbers

★ Best grown in a greenhouse but can

be grown outdoors in a sheltered and warm area. ★ If growing in a greenhouse, you must water little and often to keep the potting compost or soil evenly moist. ★ You can train the main stem up a vertical wire or cane by pinching out the growing point when it reaches the greenhouse roof. ★ It’s important to use sticky traps, to catch whiteflies from excreting ‘honeydew’ over the plant. Lettuce

★ Lettuce is seen as one of the easier vegetables to grow and can be sown throughout the year if it is protected against the cold. ★ Once the young plants have grown, they can be thinned out and added to salads, or you can wait for the firm heart to form. ★ Snails and slugs are a common problem for growing lettuce but can be controlled through eggshell barriers, copper tape, and biocontrols. Potatoes

★ After the potatoes have been planted and the stems are 23cm high, it is essential that you start ‘earthing up’, dragging soil up covering the stems to produce a 15cm high range. ★ ‘Earthing up’ is essential, it protects developing potatoes from a substance called light. Light potatoes are green in colour and are poisonous.

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★ While limes and grapefruits might not survive a British summer, lemons and kumquats are a gardener’s favourite. ★ These can be grown outdoors in the summer in pots, and need regular feeding and watering. ★ Once full grown, they can be left on the tree until needed. Tomatoes

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Deepcar Home Improvements Deepcar Home Improvements have been providing their customers with top-quality products and customer service from their Manchester Road showroom. Owner, Ian Clancy established the business in September 1978, and today continues to run the business with the help of his family and wonderful team. Whether you’re in the market for new windows, doors, one of their bespoke conservatories, or even an extension, they’ve got the perfect products to make your house the home you’ve always wanted. With years of experience comes a level of invaluable knowledge, and the whole team at Deepcar Home Improvements take pride in the fact that not only do they provide the best products to their customers, but the best service too. Call 0114 288 5898 or find them on Facebook: @windowsdoorss

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JK Fencing & Landscapes Ltd Whether your outdoor area is a rambling garden with little or no structure or a small yard that would benefit from a makeover, now is the time to take a long, hard look at how to maximise the potential of those underused spaces. J K Fencing & Landscapes Ltd is a small family firm with over 20 years of experience in the fencing and landscaping industry, employing a small local workforce of reliable and trustworthy people all year round. The company offers a first class, professional installation service, giving value for money without cutting corners. If the prospect of tackling that outdoor space yourself is a bit daunting, why not get the experts in to give you a free no-obligation quote. No high pressure sales tactics and no deposits needed – payment is only made upon completion of the work to your satisfaction. To find out more, call 0114 286 3886 /or visit www.jkfencing.co.uk 22 www.rmcmedia.co.uk

Loxley Kitchens has undergone some major changes over the last few months, now adding the supply and installation of bathrooms to its services. Rachel Nowak joined the team in September, bringing with her 25 years’ experience in the industry – as well as an enviable list of suppliers and fitters. She joins Neall Calvert, owner of Loxley Kitchens, who himself has over 30 years’ experience in the trade. Whether you’re in the market for a kitchen or bathroom, Neall and Rachel offer home surveys and can supply you with a 3D design of your proposed project. Loxleys provide a complete service, including a full project management service, to ensure smooth transition during your installation. Their website – bathrooms@loxleykitchensandbathrooms.co.uk and kitchens@loxleykitchensandbathrooms.co.uk – features an extensive gallery of their completed projects as well as lots of testimonials from satisfied customers. Give them a call on 0114 231 4847 or pop into their showroom to find out more. They open Tuesday to Friday 10am-4pm and Saturday 10am-12.30pm.

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HOME & GARDEN

Moonlight Textiles If you are wanting to spruce up your rooms with a slash of colour this Spring, pop along to Moonlight Textiles on Abbeydale Road. ‘Moonlight’ are a family run business that have been specialising in made-to-measure soft furnishings, curtains and blinds since 1985 and have an amazing choice of fabrics across the spectrum that can be skilfully converted into window dressings and related products by their own in-house team of experienced seamstresses. Relax and browse through their spacious showroom where expert advice is always on hand to help guide customers towards the perfect fabric, blind and tracking choice. If you would like a little further help, not only do Moonlight offer a home advisory service, their in-house team of fitters with expertly install your order to the highest of standards. For curtains, blinds, tracks and poles, they are definitely worth a visit. Call 0114 258 8555 or visit www.moonlighttextiles.co.uk

Hearth and Home For more than 40 years Hearth and Home has been at the forefront of South Yorkshire’s fireplace industry, supplying, installing and maintaining fires, fireplaces and wood burning stoves across Sheffield and surrounding areas. Partnering with leading manufacturers, Hearth and Home have on display over 50 wood burners from leading brands such as Heta and Chilli Penguin all of which are ‘Eco Design Ready’ ahead of the approaching 2022 clean air strategy regulations. They also have in-house expertise to create completely bespoke sandstone and limestone fireplaces. Give them a call on 0114 255 9688, email office@fireplaces-in-sheffield.co.uk or visit www.fireplaces-insheffield.co.uk

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RB Allan & Sons is a family-run business offering a quality building experience. If you are thinking about home improvements, or a renovation project, they have skilled craftsmen to complete your projects to a high standard. Call them now on 0114 261 0011 for free helpful advice on how to get started with your building project. R B Allan & Sons offer professional building services for all sizes of property, and offer our services to cover all budgets. The business has been established in this area for many years now, with great success... they carry out all of their work to the highest possible standards, and cover the whole of Sheffield and all surrounding areas. Call 0114 261 0011 or visit www.rballan.co.uk for more information.

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Saturday 14 th May 11:00 – 15:0 0 BORA Chef Claire Bass ano

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HOME & GARDEN

A piece of peacefulness BRING CALMING DECOR AND SOOTHING TONES INTO YOUR HOME THIS SPRING. BY MARIA ILIFFE. fter the year we’ve all had, creating a safe space to unwind and unplug from the outside world has become essential. It’s important to incorporate calming décor in your home as reminders of peacefulness in our ever-busier lives. We’ve gathered a collection of relaxing decoration, subtle scents and soothing shades so that you can make your home feel a little more “zen”.

Denver white wooden double bed for Mindful Living £229.99. www.furniturechoice.co.uk

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Sleep Well Essential Oil set here to make sleepless nights a thing of the past £34. www.frenchbedroomcompany.co.uk 28 www.rmcmedia.co.uk

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Pink ‘Serenity’ canvas print a beautiful minimalist abstract watercolour canvas print £45-£235. www.louisemead.co.uk

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Hearty dining in the Peak District! A 13th Century Inn that boasts traditional real ales and traditional homecooked food much of which is made on the premises and cooked to order. OPEN ALL DAY Food served daily 12noon-9pm

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West 10 Now serving Sunday lunches prepared by Westside Young Chef of the Year Winner, Chris Parker. To make a reservation, telephone 0114 230 9190 376 Fulwood Road Sheffield S10 3GD

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ITALIAN RESTAURANT

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EATING OUT

Cosy little Italian YOU CAN’T HAVE FAILED TO NOTICE THE NEW RED, WHITE AND GREEN ADDITION TO COMMONSIDE. RICHARD ABBEY WENT TO FIND OUT MORE. aving opened just over two months ago, Colosseo is establishing itself as the go-to place for traditional Italian food for residents of Walkley and beyond. The charming restaurant occupies a central position on the parade of shops on Commonside, just down from PA Jewellery, and has selected seating outside as well as plenty of tables inside. Run by Alfred ‘Fred’ Brenga, capably supported by chef Nertal, Colosseo opens Wednesday to Sunday from 9am11pm and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. They even offer delivery too. It’s fully licensed and they can take bookings for small parties - there’s a lovely little area that can be sectioned off, perfect for a celebration. The restaurant is decorated in white and azzuri blue (outside it’s green, white and red) and is dominated by the impressive bar as you enter, dominated by a huge stainless steel coffee machine and images of Rome’s famous former gladiatorial arena. I arrived on a midweek lunchtime to find an already bustling restaurant and

took chef up on the offer to cook me some of his most popular dishes. I started with the tricolour (£7.95), a strikingly visual salad of tomato, mozzarella and avocado, which was presented like the Italian flag. It’s a well known dish and this was as good an example as you’ll find, very fresh tasting and the perfect way to start. “We use a specialist Italian food supplier who give us the best produce,” said Fred. “Especially the mozzarella, which is very different to what you’ll find in the supermarkets, and the tomatoes.” You could definitely taste the difference. Chef Nertal then brought out a serving of spaghetti alla bolognese (£9.95) as well as a quattro stagioni pizza (£11.95). The pasta was cooked al dente and had been mixed with a rich, slightly nutty-tasting bolognese sauce - just delicious. The four seasons pizza had been quartered and topped with ham, pepperoni, mushrooms, artichokes and green olives. I could only manage a couple of slices but gratefully took the rest home with me. The base was

delightfully crisp and the generous toppings made for a very tasty dish. Compliments to the chef. The extensive menu is matched by a varied drinks menu, including Italian beers and wines, although a cold bottle of Fanta was enough for me on this occasion. It’s still early days for Fred and his team but on this evidence, it’s sure to become a popular spot whatever time of day you visit. Colosseo has a new website launching soon visit www.colosseo-restaurant.co.uk to find out more. Colosseo 22-24 Commonside, Walkley Sheffield, S10 1GB Tel: 0114 698 5820

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CELEBRATE EASTER IN STYLE WITH THESE CUTE GIFTS AND ACCESSORIES. BY MARIA ILIFFE. aster is right around the corner, with egg hunts, celebratory meals, sweet bunnies and most importantly, easter eggs and cute little baskets to hold them. Whether you’re decorating your house with festive ornaments, planning adventure for the kids, or enjoying delicious food with your family and exchanging Easter gifts, we’ve got the perfect selection for you.

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Our 'On Broadway'® Dance Fitness classes in Chesterfield, Bakewell, and Sheffield are perfect for women just like YOU who love to dance, have fun and want to reveal their inner showgirls!

Do something you love as a way of keeping fit, meet new people and have some quality you time!

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Pink Boutique Birdwell LET US HELP YOU FIND THE ONE! t Pink Boutique, special is what every lady is to us and amazing is what we want you to feel, so getting it right is our priority. Many ladies don’t know where to begin when they start looking for an outfit for a wedding or special occasion, but that’s where Pink Boutique come in. Owner Sandie has 40 years experience helping ladies look and feel amazing, so don’t worry, you’re in safe hands. All shapes and sizes are catered for, we stock sizes from 10 - 34’s and all are tailored to fit perfectly by our seamstress.

Why Wait! 2022 promises to be a very busy year due to weddings in 2021 being moved, and many ladies are buying now! A 25% deposit will secure any outfit and then a payment plan to pay the balance can be arranged. We can also store until required. We have dresses for every budget with shoes and bags to compliment your look, We have fascinators to hire from just £10, so if you have already got your outfit, bring it in and let us help you find the final piece to tie it all together.

Appointments are essential to help us give you the service you deserve, also gives us time to sanitise between customers. Pink Boutique 228 Sheffield Road, Birdwell Barnsley, S70 5TF Tel: 01226 743063 Opening times: Mon-Sat 10am-4pm Pink Boutique Birdwell Sandra Wenham

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WEDDINGS

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It’s all in the prep IF YOU FAIL TO PLAN, PLAN TO FAIL... HERE ARE SOME LOCAL BUSINESSES WHO CAN LEND A HELPING HAND WITH ORGANISING YOUR WEDDING.

Michael Spencer Jewellers Designing, crafting and restoring fine bespoke jewellery is at the heart of Michael Spencer Jewellers, who have a wealth of experience creating beautiful wedding rings to treasure for a lifetime. As a long-standing family business based in Sheffield city centre, they pride themselves on a truly personal service and a renowned attention to detail. If you are preparing for your big day, looking for a bespoke gift or looking to treat yourself to something special, the team would love to hear from you. Call into the workshop at any time and you may even find exactly what you are looking for in the well stocked cabinets. Visit the store at Workshop 6, Orchard Square, call 0114 272 9367 or visit www.michaelspencerjewellers.co.uk

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The Famous Sheffield Shop Look no further for gift ideas for the complete wedding day. Whether you’re looking to use the wedding list service, just add the final touches or find that memorable present, The Famous Sheffield Shop can help with them all. Complemented by an engraving service, their wide range of beautifully presented Sheffield made products can be personalised to mark the day. Find The Famous Sheffield Shop at 475 Ecclesall Road. Call 0114 268 5701, email sheffieldmade@gmail.com, or visit www.sheffield-made.com to find out more.

New Image Shopping for your summer wedding outfit? As we look forward to families being able to enjoy their celebrations, New Image has so may wonderful styles to suit every price point and wedding venue style. “We are all so excited that weddings are happening and brides are determined to make their 2022 wedding plans for a wonderful occasion,” said owner Lesley Taylor. “For mothers of the bride and groom who are thinking about their outfit for this year and beyond, now is the time to make an appointment to visit New Image. We know next year is going to be an extremely busy with so many wedding venue dates booked throughout the entire week.” Call 0114 234 4880 or visit www.new-image.co.uk

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475 Ecclesall Rd Sheffield S11 8PP Sheffield craftsmanship at its best

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New Tubes for the New Season Come and try for yourself why many rate us the best beds with best tubes in the area. Don’t forget you can now book your sessions on line with the Tanzone app. Call in and enquire how. Many new creams available.

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PROMOTION

STEP 1 - Cutting

STEP 2 - Opening

STEP 3 - Piece in

STEP 4 - Heating

STEP 5 - Filing

STEP 6 - Finished

If the ring doesn’t fit... HAVE YOU EVER WONDERED HOW OUR GOLDSMITHS RESIZE A RING? PA JEWELLERY’S STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE WILL GIVE YOU A LITTLE INSIGHT… he first step in resizing a ring is to look at how your ring would cope with the process and assess whether it can be altered as needed, considering the design, condition and amount of alteration required. Here we use the example of making a platinum and diamond solitaire ring three sizes larger. We submerge the stone in water and gently heat the back of the shank, to show us if it already has any joins in it. If we find a join we’ll cut there or if there isn’t we’ll just cut it in the middle. Now the ring is ready for us to add metal. We look through our reserved platinum for a suitable piece; slightly wider and thicker than the ring that we’re resizing. Once an appropriate piece has been found we cut to the correct length (one size is generally 1.1-1.5mm), then very gently open out the cut that

we have made in the ring with specially shaped pliers. The piece that we’re adding gets delicately balanced into the gap that we’ve just made for it, the stone goes back into the water and the piece is soldered in place using a blowtorch. Next we begin to blend in the new piece, using a half-round file on just the inside of the ring first. The ring then goes onto a steel mandrel (which is just a big steel cone for making things round) and we gently hammer around it to encourage it to be a perfect circle again. Then we can check that we have the new size right and make any necessary changes before continuing with blending and refinishing. Once we’re happy with the size we can carry on blending until the piece isn’t visible at all. This involves checking the shape of the ring from all angles,

using a range of files to make the shape neat and smooth on inside, outside and around the edges. A good blend helps ensure that you won’t be able to see the joins. Finally, a good clean and polish and it’s like we were never there! If you have any questions about resizing or any other repairs or alterations, please ask one of our experienced jewellers for answers or advice. We carry out a wide range of repairs in our on-site workshop from resizing to completely re-making or handcrafting brand new pieces.

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The Diary ■ THEATRE ■ MUSIC ■ COMEDY ■ EVENTS ■ EXHIBITIONS ■ FILM ■ FURTHER AFIELD… Words: Tamzin Kraftman

Talk The Good, The Bad and The Rugby Live 29 April / Sheffield City Hall / www.sheffieldcityhall.co.uk Joining James Haskell and Yorkshire-born Mike Tindall, will be their podcast co-host, former Sky Sports’ rugby presenter: Alex Payne. The trio take to the road with the world’s most popular rugby podcast – The Good, The Bad and The Rugby. On tour for the first time, catch the UK’s top sporting podcast live at Sheffield City Hall.

Exhibitions Annual Exhibition – Sheffield Photographic Society Until 3 April / Sheffield Cathedral / www.welcometosheffield.co.uk One of the oldest in the world, our very own Sheffield’s Photography Society is back after two years. The Annual Exhibition is a print showcase of the best work from local talent. Held in the Sheffield Cathedral until the 3 April, don’t miss your last chance to appreciate work from the talented photographers of Sheffield.

Places in Time Until 2 May / Weston Park Museum www.museums-sheffield.org.uk Weston Park Museum is paying artistic tribute to Sheffield born and bred Kenneth Steel until 2 May. The Place in Time exhibition sheds new light on Steel’s best pieces, including over 100 paintings, prints and posters, beautifully depicting landmarks and places. Don’t miss the last month of this insightful and creative exhibition held at Weston Park Museum. 54 www.rmcmedia.co.uk

7 April / Crucible Theatre www.sheffieldtheatres.co.uk As seen on Live at the Apollo, Taskmaster and more, host of Late Night Mash: Nish Kumar, is touring with his hilarious new show Your Power,Your Control. He States “It has been a period of upheaval and uncertainty with COVID and the political situation.You will be amazed by my capacity to somehow take all these things personally.”

Adam Rowe: Undeniable 27 April / The Leadmill / www.leadmill.co.uk What does it take to become undeniably good at what you do? Fresh from a sell-out UK tour; Liverpool Comedian of the Year winner and English Comedian of the Year nominee Adam Rowe, presents his hilarious new stand-up show about his working-class roots and the determination, arrogance, selfishness and sacrifices it takes to become undeniable.

Joe Lycett 15-16 April / Sheffield City Hall / www.sheffieldcityhall.co.uk Coming to Sheffield with his hilarious new show, Joe Lycett’s first tour in years will be one to remember. With promises of a show packed with more jokes, more comedy anecdotes, more inappropriate and arguably disturbing paintings, all in the hope of answering the age-old question: How do you Lycett? How do you Lycett?

Events The Masked Singer Live 15 April / Utilita Arena www.utilitaarenasheffield.co.uk For the first time ever, nations favourite The Masked Singer, will be brought to you live on stage.TV host Joel Dommett will be joined by celebrity judges each round as different mystery celebrities perform until unmasked! Expect stunning set pieces, dazzling song and dance routines and brand new character costumes; an evening of entertainment for the whole family to enjoy.

Comedy Nish Kumar: Control

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Walkley needs you! WOULD YOU LIKE TO TAKE PART IN WALKLEY FESTIVAL 2022? alkley Festival takes place from Friday 24 June to Sunday 10 July – and the organisers are looking for your help. The summer festival gives us all a chance to celebrate the good things that happen in Walkley. The theme this year is Walkley Streets, a celebration of its history and future. To include an event in the programme, which will be delivered to 5,000+ homes and available in community buildings and in shops, please fill out an online booking form by Friday 15 April 2022. You can find it on the festival’s social media platforms: Facebook @WalkleyFestival, Twitter: @WalkleyFestival, and Instagram: @walkleyfestival If you have any questions about the form or would like to discuss your event or have help to locate a potential venue, please contact the organisers on walkleyfestival@gmail.com

Key dates so far: Friday 24 June Saturday 25 June Saturday 2 July Sunday 3 July Sunday 10 July

“Has Walkley ANY Talent?” show South Road Street Festival Millennium Green Market Green spaces Trail (stalls & refreshments) Ruskin Park Festival Finale

Celebrating all the talent and spaces Walkley has to offer: Musicians - Performers - Writers - Brewers - Artists - Bakers - Crafters Makers - Producers - Growers - Community Groups - Charities PLUS much more! Theme: Walkley Streets - Celebrating our history and future.

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FEATURE

made in sheffield

Stone love GRAND ENOUGH TO GRACE ANY GARDEN, JIM MILNER’S SCULPTURES CAPTURE NOT JUST THE IMAGINATION BUT THE SURROUNDINGS IN WHICH THEY ARE DISPLAYED. RICHARD ABBEY MET THE FARMER TURNED SCULPTOR.

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I’d arranged to meet sculptor Jim Milner on what was supposed to be a sunny March day, if the local weather forecast was to be believed. In typical fashion, what I found as I drove north out of Sheffield was grey skies, fog and rain. Lots of it. So much for spring. Jim lives in a lovely stone cottage in Thurlstone, just outside Penistone, which is his family home and is also the base for his workshop and gallery. In the semiwild garden, to the rear of the property, you’ll find plenty of his sculptures nestled among the trees, forming part of the stone walls and standing proudly beside the stream that passes through the space. Even with the rain beating down, it’s a tranquil, calming space with the moisture giving the polished garden ornaments extra sheen.You can only imagine what it’s like in the summer months. Sixty-eight-year-old Jim has been carving stone since childhood but turned it into a full-time career ten years ago, although he’s now semi-retired. A sheep farmer for most of his working life, he gave up farming as a result of the BSE crisis. “Cattle farmers received compensation but there was nothing for sheep farmers,” recalls Jim. “As a result the price of my lambs dropped from £45 per head to around £18 - I could no longer make a living.” Jim made the decision to return to university in 2002, studying Maths and Education, with the intention of becoming a teacher. He ultimately decided not to pursue this career path upon graduating and instead used his lifelong love of mathematics, in particular geometry, in his sculpture. “I’d had many inspirational teachers [at university] including David Lingard who introduced me to the study of the history of mathematics, and Liz Thompson would taught me solid geometry,” Jim says. “My present sculpture designs are mainly experiments in solid geometry.” Although you’d imagine sculpture to be largely creative, mathematics plays a huge role in Jim’s precise designs. “I draw a series of geometric designs on paper and sometimes io the computer, copy them onto the stone using a huge compass and straight edge and a pencil and then carve them,” he explains. It’s these geometric designs which have proved most popular and encouraged Jim to pursue his hobby as a career.

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“I first started sculpting when I was 16 years old,” Jim says of his introduction into sculpting. “I’d found an old stone chisel in my father’s tool shed and fancied having a go at it. I found a stone in the garden, drew the outline of my left hand on it and then carved an engraving into it. “The inscription says Lavabo inter Innocentes Manus Meas, which is Latin for ‘I will wash my hands among the innocent’. I had been brought up a Catholic and that was what the priest said when he was washing his hands before the consecration in the Latin Mass 50 years ago. “I had been a server boy at the altar holding a bowl and pouring water over his hands for him to wash. I’m no longer a Catholic, but the experience made a great impression on me then.” Jim has recently brought his son, Sam, on board and has worked closely with designer Elizabeth Stocker, who has helped him develop the business side of his enterprise, including a website, and, more importantly, sell his sculptures into the wider world. Indeed he has exported works to the likes of Ireland, New Zealand and the USA. “Elizabeth means far more to my

Jim’s first ever carving - his handprint inscribed with the words Lavabo inter Innocentes Manus Meas

business than just as a designer,” Jim says of Elizabeth. “She has designed all the inscriptions for the public monuments I’ve made, like war memorials, I then get a very skilled stone sculptor called Dave Bedford to engrave them – he is a more skilled engraver than I am – and then Elizabeth paints the insides of the inscriptions. “She used to help manage her husband, Nigel Tyas’s, business before he retired and it was sold a year ago. Nigel is a blacksmith and Nigel Tyas Ironworks Ltd make designer work – mainly light fittings. ““I would have made hardly any sales without her website. She has been a Jim’s outdoor workshop

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wonderful friend to me and is fantastic to work with.” It was while working with Elizabeth that Jim found himself on BBC Look North which had a big impact on his business. “Elizabeth applied for and got a small government grant for me to go towards business development,” he explains. “We decided to spend the money by hiring a publicist to write a flyer about the work. Quite a lot of local papers and magazines took up the story and then BBC Look North sent out their reporter, Carla Fowler, to take pictures in the garden and to interview Elizabeth and myself. “Carla’s enthusiasm really came through in her article and this lead to a lot of sales and commissions over the next two years.” As well as Elizabeth and Dave, Jim also works with Hampshire-based Andrew Illingworth who has a business called FiveTwo. Andrew organises exhibitions in country house gardens of sculptures and Jim now gets half his commissions via his business. As well as being a showcase for his many sculptures, the garden of Rose Cottage also houses Jim’s workshop although he largely works outside in the corner of the field – weather permitting of course. He usually works with blue stone, all sourced from local quarries, which is a lot harder than sandstone and much denser, so it doesn’t absorb much moisture. It

weathers really well, hardly losing any of the striking bluegrey colour, and when wet – as I experienced on my visit – takes on an Jim’s son Sam almost mirror-like quality. It makes for a striking addition to any garden. Jim’s sculptures vary in size, and cost, and the largest he’s made took six weeks to complete and was exhibited at a Hampton Court show garden in 2016. One of his favourite pieces, though, proved particularly attractive for a visiting Sheffield couple. “You never know whether you’re going to like a work when you are carving it, and so I can’t wait to see it when it is finished,” says Jim. “My favourite has been quite a small one. A couple from Sheffield loved it when they saw it on my kitchen windowsill and bought it. I had called it Blue Rhapsody – not after the Gershwin piece of music, but because of a line from a Bob Dylan song: Everything is gonna be smooth like a Rhapsody when I paint my masterpiece. I thought that this was probably my masterpiece! “I carved a larger version, but didn’t like it as much. Things work differently at different scales.”

Jim is now looking forward to spring really coming into its own and transforming his garden, when the last of the snowdrops will be replaced by a riot of colourful plants and flowers, thus giving his works of art a whole new dimension. He’s also waiting on some potentially exciting news: “A new elite sixth form mathematics academy is now starting to be built in London, and they are interested in using my maths and geometry engravings to decorate the interior and grounds, so I’m in negotiations with them just now,” he says. “Maths and geometry are one of my passions, so I really hope this comes off.” Hopefully this is the next step in an already illuminating and illustrious career. You can view Jim’s work on his website – www.jimmilnersculpture.co.uk – but visitors are welcome by appointment. www.rmcmedia.co.uk 59

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Person-centred care FIND OUT ABOUT DAY-TO-DAY LIFE AT BELMONT HOUSE CARE HOME. aking the move to a care home can be a big decision. Some people find the whole process daunting, but for others, it can be a relief to find that they are no longer on their own and can enjoy being cared for in the company of others. At Belmont House Care & Nursing Home, we are here to support your family through the process of moving to a care home. Finding out about day-today life in the home is an important aspect to consider when choosing your home.

Belmont House Care Home in Stocksbridge provides residential and nursing care for up to 51 people. The home’s philosophy of providing person-centred care means that residents choose what they would like t sts and hobbies. There is always plenty going on, from darts, jigsaws, games, sing-a-longs to gardening. Residents enjoy regular visits from entertainers and love an afternoon of sing-a-longs and dancing. One relative commented: “Anyone who has had to make the very difficult decision to move a family member into a care home knows how incredibly hard it is. Since Mum went into Belmont care home over a year ago, everyone I have met has shown nothing but kindness and genuine care for the residents. Even though it took Mum a while to settle into the home, I was given lots of reassurance which helped.You are always made to feel very welcome and I visit Mum at any time of the day for as long as I wanted. I have nothing but praise and admiration for the dedication and care shown by all the staff in these unprecedented times. Thank you to everyone.” To find out more about life at Belmont House Care & Nursing Home, please contact Home Manager Joanne Coldwell on 0114 283 1030 or email belmonthouse@countrycourtcare.com

Belmont House Care & Nursing Home At Belmont House, we provide the kind of care we’d all want our loved ones to receive. 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. Our friendly and experienced staff offer specialist dementia care, nursing care and residential care. Belmont House has a warm family atmosphere that makes our home feel extra special. To find out more about life at Belmont House contact our Home Manager, Joanne Coldwell on 0114 2831 030 or email belmonthouse@countrycourtcare.com.

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Funeral Plans in Your Area D S AR ER AW NN I W

Is this the right time for you to get your funeral arrangements sorted out? Help yourself and your family

Plans to meet your needs

What to do next

If you want to get your funeral wishes recorded so that your family know what you want, and so that you can be sure that money is available, why don’t you take out a Peace Funerals Plan?

With Direct Funeral plans costing from £1713* and Standard Bespoke plans from £2799* Plans can be purchased over 12 monthly installments, interest free.

If you want to find out more, or would like to begin the process of making your own plan, please get in touch. You can ring us on 0114 233 0563 email us at info@peacefunerals.co.uk or call in to our premises – appointments recommended.

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MOTORING

IF YOU’RE PLANNING ON TOURING THE UK THIS SUMMER, RICHARD ABBEY HAS FOUND JUST THE THING...

Turning over a new leaf Nissan has given a fresh glow to the world’s first mass-market electric vehicle – the LEAF. LEAF 2022 receives a refreshed exterior design, from intricate detailing to striking alloy wheel options – offering customers a dynamic aesthetic in line with Nissan’s new brand identity. A refinement of the highly successful LEAF, the model 2022 also provides a tried-and-tested suite of advanced driving assistance features such as ProPILOT, and infotainment technologies such as the on-board NissanConnect system. The LEAF 2022 lands in April with prices starting at £26,995.

Compact camper Camping just got a lot more compact thanks to the launch of Volkswagen’s Caddy California. The compact camper, based on the award-winning fifth-generation Caddy, is a unique offering within the camping segment enabling variable living, sleeping and storage space for everyday life and travelling. It features a new, foldable bed (1,980mm x 1,070mm), with cup springs and high-quality mattress, that is stored in the parcel shelf and opens out above the rear seats. There is seating for five, with the second row entirely removable for complete flexibility while a standalone tail-tent, providing additional living space and sleeping compartment, is available as an accessory. A retractable mini-kitchen is included as standard, extending from the rear with single-burner cooker and integrated gas bottle. Clever and practical stowage compartments are perfect for storing your cutlery and kitchen utensils, while California camper chairs and camper table come as standard. Interior blinds for the rear windows double up as window storage bags. Light is provided from integrated LED reading lights in the passenger compartment and tailgate. Prices start from £30,720.

New vision There’s a radical evolution is taking place at Alfa Romeo, epitomised by the the new Tonale. The Alfa Romeo Tonale offers a distinctive, sensual and forward-looking design, extolling new stylistic canons destined to remain as points of reference in the development of the future Alfa Romeo line-up: five-hole alloy wheels, the cluster in the ‘telescopic’ instrument panel, the three-spoke sports steering wheel, and the sine-curve headlights. Its compact dimensions – length 4.53m, width 1.84m and height 1.6m – encompass the uniqueness of Italian design and the original, contemporary style typical of Alfa Romeo. The interior design of the Tonale draws inspiration from the racing heritage of Alfa Romeo; everything is driver-centric, even though the interior is also designed for the comfort of passengers. The characteristic elements of the new model include the telescopic instrument panel, with its clear Alfa Romeo stylistic matrix, and the compact steering wheel which ensures a precise and direct steering feel. The wheel is also embellished by the exclusive aluminium shift paddles. It will be available with a range of two hybrid engines.

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Three and easy MINI has launched three new special editions across the entire range - Resolute, Untold and Untamed – with exclusive design and equipment features, emphasising each models’ individual characteristics. The Resolute Edition is available on the MINI 3-Door Hatch, MINI Electric, MINI 5-Door Hatch and MINI Convertible. The Untold Edition is paired with MINI Clubman and the Untamed Edition with the MINI Countryman. All are now available for customers to order. Customers can tailor each new MINI edition to suit their personal needs and requirements, combining them with the available Comfort, Driver Assistance and Navigation equipment packages. Individual options such as Steptronic sport transmission, adaptive chassis, Harman Kardon HiFi speaker system or the panoramic glass roof can also be specified on the different models. Prices start from £22,040 (MINI Resolute 3-Door Hatch), rising to £29,750 (MINI Countryman Untamed).

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BITS & PIECES

On the right track

New to Hillsborough’s Holme Lane is Tram Tracks, a retro music shop selling vinyl, singles and LPs, CDs and record storage. It’s open 9am-5pm Monday to Friday and 9am-12pm on Saturdays. Find out more by visiting their Facebook page - TramTracks-Vinyl-CDs-and-More

New musical director Stannington Brass Band is pleased to confirm the appointment of Sam Fisher (inset) as its permanent Musical Director, following a successful start with the band in preparation for the Yorkshire Regional Brass Band Championships, where they came away as First Section Champions. Sam has played with many top level bands, such as Carlton Main Frickley Colliery Band, Brighouse and Rastrick Band and Grimethorpe Colliery Band, having also previously conducted West Yorkshire Police Band, Old Silkstone Band and Chapeltown Silver Prize Band. He currently works as a professional performer (trumpet, cornet and flugelhorn), musical director, adjudicator and arranger, alongside his role as Safeguarding Officer with Brass Bands England. Reflecting on Stannington Band’s recent win and the prospect of competing in the National Brass Band Championships of Great Britain in September, Sam commented “I’m thrilled to be working with such a talented and committed group of musicians and look forward to seeing where this journey takes us.”

Jumble sale Grenoside Scout and Guide Group are holding a fundraising Jumble Sale on Saturday 14 May 11am -1pm at their headquarters on Saltbox Lane, Grenoside, Sheffield S35 8QS. Entrance fee 50p (kids free). Lots of great bargains at rock bottom prices – clothes, shoes, hand bags, bedding, curtains, kitchenware, bric-a-brac, children’s toys, etc. Everything must go! Refreshments will be available. Good quality, clean donations taken from 9am on the day. Electrical items cannot be accepted. All proceeds to Grenoside Scout and Guide Group. 66 www.rmcmedia.co.uk

Big Bed Push 2022 To mark its 50th anniversary, Weston Park Cancer Hospital has launched the Big Bed Push – your opportunity to remember patients, past, present and the ones who are no longer with us. The first 50 donations of £25 or more will have their personal message transferred onto the bed. See https://wpcc-register-fundraiser.raisely.com/debbiecundy to find out more.

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 on Stannington Road/ Stannington Infant School.

Hot food for the homeless To celebrate Chinese New Year, which is the Year of the Tiger and began on 1 February, new restaurant Jiang Nan worked with Sheffield-based homeless charity, The Archer Project, to provide hot meals to those most in need. Also supporting this collaboration was Yepss, an online convenience store for Asian foods, the Little Snack Bar and Hong Kong House Chinese Takeaway. For over 30 years The Archer Project, based at Sheffield Cathedral, has supported thousands of people who were homeless in Sheffield.

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