Sixer April 2023

r sp togethe

s a jeweller

r a 3 o K f U

’ H sCutler

Every summer, Goldsmiths North brings together specially selected contemporary jewellers and silversmiths from all over the UK for a 3-day selling fair in the magnificent Cutlers’ Hall in the heart of Sheffield.

um y s Ever t ear e h h n t l i al a g f ellin y s dasmitilver d s n elec y s eciall oldsmi , G mmer

s t earring

c l o specia yday ever

r br ou r y fo

r a ou r y fo

a serious ou h y t Nor

Whether your idea of a treat is silver stud earrings to bring a touch of luxury to your everyday, beautiful gemset jewellery for that special occasion, a handmade silver dipper for your breakfast honey or a gilded tumbler for your after-dinner whiskey – at Goldsmiths North you’ll find everything you need to get serious about treating yourself.

r y Whethe y bout th y er d ev in l f u’l h r w dinne fteroney t h faseak and , a h ccasion em l g eautifu , b ouch g a t in o br fat a o de r i ou

Tickets available online

Book now to get our Early Bird discount!

Use code: EARLYBIRD2023

code Use o k n Boo

a sTicket BIRDRLY LY A E e: r E u t o e o g w t onli

Photo credit: Graeme McColm

elcometoourApriledition ofSixer.

Withspringintheairwe turnoutattentiontoourhomesand gardensandseekadvicefromlocal businessesonhowtobestmake improvements.

Springistheperfecttimeforawalk andyou’llfindnowherebetterinour areathantheRivelinValley.Wespeak totheconservationgroupthatkeepit lookingbeautiful–andaccessible.

Easteralsomovesintoourorbitand whatbetterwaytomarkitsarrival thanbytastingsomeofthebesteggs onthemarket.Findoutwhichone cameoutontoponpage72.

Wealsofocusonweddingsand haveyourusualmixoffood,fashion, motoringandmore.

RichardAbbey ExecutiveEditor

FRONTCOVER: ExploretheRivelinValleyHeritageTrail

CONTENTS

8

PropertiesoftheMonth Checkoutthesehomes,currentlyonthe marketwithlocalestateagents

12

DiscovertheRivelinValley Ifyoulookcarefully,youwillfindmanytypes ofplants,trees,birdsandanimals,aswellas historicalandarchaeologicalremainsof watermillsanddamsdatingfromthe16thto the19thcentury

18

TheHomeFront

Frombedroomstowindows,gardensand more,you’llfindeverythingyouneedwith theselocalbusinessesandservices

40

Topofthechocs

Oureggs-pertpanelsharetheirtoptreatsfor

Ourmonthlyround-upofwhat’shappening inyourarea

Foralladvertisingenquiriespleasecontact: MandyOgle:Tel:07702176988 mandy.ogle@rmcmedia.co.uk SamWarsop:Tel:07772627320 sam.warsop@rmcmedia.co.uk

EXECUTIVEEDITOR RichardAbbey

Tel:07989358215 richard.abbey@rmcmedia.co.uk

DESIGN DanWraydan.wray@rmcmedia.co.uk

DISTRIBUTION ChrisClayton

Tel:07843633188

chris.clayton@rmcmedia.co.uk

ACCOUNTS SteveWasden

Tel:07503154498 steve.wasden@rmcmedia.co.uk

PROMOTIONS:

34 PAJewellery

37 SupportDogs

47 HearHere

51 MartynKempOpticians

Publishedby: RMCMedia,Office1EnterpriseHouse, 1BroadfieldCourt,Sheffield,S80XF

Tel:01142506300Email:info@rmcmedia.co.uk

Website:www.rmcmedia.co.uk

Notconnectedwithanyothercompanyorgroup. PrintedbyBuxtonPress,Buxton,Derbyshire. www.buxtonpress.com

Thepublishertakesnoresponsibilitywhatsoeverforthe safekeepingorreturnofunsolicitedmanuscripts, photographsorothermaterial.Anysubmittedmaterial shouldbeaccompaniedbyanSAE.

AllmaterialisthecopyrightoftheRMCMediaandis nottobereproducedwithoutpermission.Theplacing ofanorderfortheinsertionofan advertisementinthispublicationshallamounttoan acceptanceofourtermsandconditions,copiesof whichareavailableonrequest.

Introducing tiled roof system for your conservatory manufacturer and installer.

Follow

us on Twitter: Facebook

alternative to traditional or old polycarbonate panels, providing and creating a room that is useable all year round.

Whatever the shape and size of your existing conservatory roof, we can replace it with a custom-made, lightweight tiled roof. This type of roof consists of an aluminium structural frame (see image top right) with integrated insulation

Call

We

including mood, spot and patio lighting) the possibilities are endless.

years in the most extreme weather conditions, to give you our standard

Properties ofthe month

BlenheimParkEstates

RoanLodge,1PaddockView,Oughtibridge,S350LA OffersintheRegionof:£740,000

Builtin2022,thisoutstandingfour-bedroomed detachedresidenceissituatedwithinasmall,exclusive developmentandhasbeenfinishedtoahigh specificationwithafabulouscontemporarydesign. RoanLodgeisauniquelydesignedfamilyhomethat providesexceptionallivingspaceswithunderfloor heatingthroughout.Theheartofthehomeisthe stunninglivingkitchen,whichisfloodedwithlight throughthefloor-to-ceilingglazing,andconsistsofa kitchenwithintegratedCaplemainappliances,aliving areaandasizeablebalcony.

Blundells

ParkRoad,Stannington,S65PD

Offersover£295,000

SituatedwithinthispopularareaofStanningtonand withinwalkingdistancetogoodreputableschools, parksandlocalshopsisthisrecentlyrefurbishedand upgradedthree-bedroomeddetachedproperty. Havingundergoneacompleteoverhaultoincludean attractiveopenplanstylelivingdiningkitchen,new bathroom,re-wirethroughout,moderndecorationand floorcoverings.Outsidedoubledrivewayprovidesoff roadparkingwithsideaccessandrearspaceforthe possibilityoffagarage.Tothereargardenareareasfor apatioforgardenfurniture.

CHECKOUTTHESEHOMES, CURRENTLYONTHEMARKET WITHLOCALESTATEAGENTS.

Discoverthe RivelinValley

heRivelinValleycanbeenjoyed atanytimeofyearbutitreally comesintoitsownduring springwithanabundanceofflora,fauna andwildlifealleagertomakethemost ofthosefirstraysofsunshineand warmerdays.

Forthoseunfamiliarwiththearea,the RivelinValleyislocatedtothenorthwestofthecity,linkingSheffieldtothe PeakDistrict.Thereisaveryvaried landscape,includingmoorland, woodlands,plantations,semi-improved

grasslands,agriculturalland,horse paddocks,rockycrags,housing, allotments,parks,gardens,agolfcourse andfivereservoirs.

Thevalley-bottomhasnotbeen developedandnowfollowsthelower stretchoftheriver,betweenRivelinMill Bridge(ManchesterRoad)andMalin Bridge.TheRivelinValleyNatureand HeritageTrailisacollaborationbetween theRivelinValleyConservationGroup (RVCG)andRuskinandaimsto introducevisitorstothehistory,heritage,

andnatureofthevalley.Ifyoulook carefullyyouwillfindmanytypesof plants,trees,birdsandanimals,aswellas historicalandarchaeologicalremainsof 20watermillsand21milldams–these datefromthe16thtothe19thcentury andplayedakeyroleinthecutleryand steelindustryofSheffield.Thevalleyhas slowlybeenreclaimedbynaturesince themid-19thcenturyastheserural industriesdeclinedandthewatermills fellintodisrepair.

TheRVCGwasformedin1991with

IFYOULOOKCAREFULLY,YOUWILLFINDMANYTYPESOFPLANTS,TREES,BIRDS ANDANIMALS,ASWELLASHISTORICALANDARCHAEOLOGICALREMAINSOF WATERMILLSANDDAMSDATINGFROMTHE16THTOTHE19THCENTURY.

theaimofencouragingtheeffective managementofwildlifehabitatsandto reversethedeclineofthenature trail.Overtheyearstheyhave completednumerousprojects toprotecttheheritageof thevalley,givingnewlife tothetrailandinturn providinganinvaluable resourcetothelocal community.Thanks totheirongoing work,youcannow walkalltheway fromMalinBridge toRailsRoadwith relativeease.

“Itstartedoff withapublic meetingatStephen HillMethodist ChurchinCrosspool,” saidRogerKite,who waschairmanofthe RVCGfromitsinception until2016.“Wesetabout workingwiththeRightsofWay Unit,gettingsomeextrafundingin toimprovethefootpathnetwork throughwhat’sknownnowastheDen

BankWoods.That’sbeenmaintainedever since.Quitesoonwediscoveredthere werelotsofotherthingsweneeded togetinvolvedinwithinthe valleyandotherpeoplecame onboard.”

Withinayear,the RVCGhadformeditself intoaproper committeeandwithin acoupleofyears wereupintothree figuresof membership.Thisis setatanominal annualfeeof£3 perhouseholdand volunteerscan contributeasmuch oraslittleasthey wouldlike.Thegroup hasamonthlyopen meetingatStephenHill Churchwheretheyinvite speakerstocomeandtalk onavarietyofinteresting topics.OnthelastSundayofthe month,there’susuallyataskteam somewhereoutinthevalleydoing somethingtodowithmaintainingthe

footpathsandthenetworkofwater courseskeepingthepondsfullofwater.

“GrahamApplebyisnowthecurrent chairman,althoughheislookingto standdownthisyear,”continuedRoger, whocontinuestoworkwiththegroup. “Wedon’tseemtohaveaproblem attractingmembersbutlikeallcharity organisations,we’realwayslookingfor peopletocomeonthecommitteeand takeonsomesortofroletokeepit working.”

Aswellasmembershipfeesand donations,theRVCGactivelysourcethe funding,generallyfromcouncilgrantsor ifthey’redoingworkinconjunction withtheRightsofWayUnit,theywill sometimesprovidethemwithmaterials forfootpathsurfacing,thatkindofthing.

“There’sstillanawfullotofinterestin Rivelin,asyoucanimagine,”saidRoger.

“It’srelativelyuniqueinthatalthough thereisawell-maintainedfootpath throughthevalley,fromMalinBridgeup totheS-bendofRivelinValleyRoad,it’s maintainedmorelikeapark,abitlike Millhouses,butfromtheS-bendupto RailsRoad,ithasmoreafeelofa naturereservetoit.

“There’saveryfriendly,family experiencetobehadfromthecaféand thepaddlingpoolsasfarastheS-bend butifyouwantsomethingabitmore adventuroustobeabletoexperiencethe wildlife,theuppersectionhasthatbit moreinterest.”

RivelinValleyattractsawholehostof wildlife,principallybirdlife,sodon’tbe surprisedtoseedippersandgrey wagtails,whonestalongtheriver,as wellaskingfishersandherons,whoare regularvisitorstothearea.Theflorais

muchmoreinterestingaswellandthere arestillrelicsoftheancientwoodlandto beseenwithbluebells,woodanemone, woodsorrelandplantsthatindicatethat thishasalwaysbeenwoodlandarea despite300yearsofmillsand manufacturing.

OneofRoger’spetprojectsoverthe yearshasbeenRivelinMillPond,where thegrouphasencouragedmoreplantlife aroundtheperimetertoimprovethe qualityofthewaterfortheinsectlife andanylocalbirdlife.Theyhavebred mallardducksonthereandatthelast counttherewereapairofmandarin ducks.

Roger’shardwork,notjustatRivelin MillPondbutthroughoutthewhole valley,hasnotgoneunnoticedandin 2006hewasinviteddownto BuckinghamPalacetoreceiveanMBE fromHerMajesty,TheQueen.

“Itwasabsolutelymagical,”he recalled.“It’samarvellousexperience.I camebackandgaveafullaccountofit tothegroup.Ididn’tregardasjustmy effort,therewerealotofpeople involved.”

UnderRoger’sstewardshipand beyond,theRivelinValleyConservation Groupwillcontinuetomaintainthis mostpopularofnaturetrails.Ifyou’re headingoutforawalkthisspring,takea minutetoappreciateallthehardwork thattheyputin.

Tofindoutmore,visitrivelinvalley.org.uk

TheHomeFront

FROMBEDROOMSTOWINDOWS,GARDENSANDMORE,YOU’LLFIND EVERYTHINGYOUNEEDWITHTHESELOCALBUSINESSESANDSERVICES.

AHMInstallations

Manypeoplefindawarmbathhelpstomeltawaytheirworries.Bathsalsohelptorelieve musclepainandtension,lowerbloodsugarandimprovehearthealth.

Bathingcanbecomedifficultforallsortsofreasons,butthemostcommonissueis strugglingtogetoutofthebath.

Thisiseasytosolvewithawalk-inbath.Theyhavealowstepanddoortoallowyouto getinandouteasily.Youcanhaveanti-scaldtaps,slip-resistantfloorsandshower attachmentstoo.Somebathscanbefittedinaday,althoughoftenpeopledecidetogo furtherbyaddingnewflooring,tilesorgrabrailstoo.

Walk-inbathsarejustoneofthewaysAHMInstallationshelppeopleeveryday.Theyalsoprovideshowersandshowertrays, wetrooms,raisedtoilets,sinksandbidetseats.

Thefamily-runteamarealwayshappytohelp.Callthemon01143582320orvisitwww.ahminstallations.co.uk AHMofferdiscountsformilitaryveteransandforthosewithdementia.

Garolla Doors

Garolla: Takingthe Hassleoutof Home Improvement

DeepcarHome Improvements

DeepcarHomeImprovementshave beenprovidingtheircustomerswith top-qualityproductsandcustomer servicefromtheirManchesterRoad showroom.Owner,IanClancy establishedthebusinessinSeptember 1978,andtodaycontinuestorunthe businesswiththehelpofhisfamily andwonderfulteam.

Whetheryou’reinthemarketfor newwindows,doors,oneoftheir bespokeconservatories,orevenan extension,they’vegottheperfect productstomakeyourhousethe homeyou’vealwayswanted.With yearsofexperiencecomesalevelof invaluableknowledge,andthewhole teamatDeepcarHomeImprovements takeprideinthefactthatnotonlydo theyprovidethebestproductstotheir customers,butthebestservicetoo.

Call01142885898orfindthemon Facebook:@deepcarhomeinfo

FeelsLikeHome

Ifyouwantabitoftheoutdoors, indoorsthenyou’vecometotheright place.FeelsLikeHomedon’tjust appreciateplants,potsandterrariums, theylovethem.Andtheywantto bringthatlovetoyouandyourhome.

Whateveryouarelookingfor, whetheraparticularplant,planteror terrarium,orjustsomeadviceonhow tolookafteryourplants,thenthe teamarehereforyou.

Fresh,excitingandqualityplantsare attheheartofeverythingtheteamdo atFeelsLikeHome.Theiraimisto provideyouwithasmuchtailored informationaspossiblesoyoucan selecttherightplantfortherightspace.

AtthequaintstoreonSouthRoad, you’llfindindoorplants,plantpots, plantcare,terrariumsaswellas workshopsandinstallation.

Visitwww.feelslike-home.co.ukto findoutmore.

Boostyour kerbappealtodaywithonequickand easypurchasefromGarolla.Thenation’s largestrollergaragedoorinstallers, Garollaspecialiseincreatingbeautiful, bespokegaragedoorsthatcantruly transformyourhome’sexteriors.And withlocalinstallersacrossthecountry,it couldn’tbeeasiertoupdateyourhome. Hand-craftedbyhighlyskilled professionals,everyGarollarollershutter garagedooriscreatedwithyourhome inmind.Increasingyourthermal efficiency,safetyandsecuritythese garagedoorsareaninvaluableaddition toanyhomeandallowyoutosleep easieratnight.

Availableinarangeof21stunningly vibrantshadesandtwodifferentslat sizes,youcandesigntheperfect accompanimenttoyourhome’sstyleand architecture.

Allpricesincludemeasuring,fitting andVATsoyoucanavoidanyhidden costs.Forano-stringsattachedquotecall 01246700264orheadoverto www.garolla.co.uk

Crookes &Son

Crookes&Son Traditional Joineryhave beencraftingthe highest-quality wooden windowsand doorsattheir Sheffield-basedfactorysince2010.

Theyblenddetaileddesignwith premiummaterialsandcutting-edge technologiestoensureyourwooden windowsanddoorsareasenduringas theyarebeautiful.

Whetheryouareahomeowner lookingtoreplaceyourexisting windowsanddoorsoradeveloper needingtorestorealistedbuilding,you willfindarangeoftimberwindows anddoorstosuityourspecificneeds. Therangeofproductsinclude traditional,historicandcontemporary, ensuringwehaveabespokewindow ordoorperfectforyou.

Tofindoutmore,call0114233 0699orvisitcrookesjoinery.co.uk

Healthbeds

SmeatonBrothersandHealthbedshavebeen helpingpeopleenjoyahealthiernight’ssleepfor overonehundredyears.Bycombiningstateof thearttechnologywithtraditionalcraftsmanship weareabletoproducehighquality,individually madebedsusingonlythefinestmaterialshelping ourcustomersgetthebestnight’ssleepthey’ve everhad.

Chooseanatural,traditionalbedfromtheSmeatonrangeorselectHealthbedsfor hypoallergenicandtemperatureregulatingfillings.

Tofindoutmore,call01709550602orvisitwww.heatlhbeds.co.uk

Hillsborough Curtains

HillsboroughCurtainsmightbea relativelynewbusinessbutowner DebraAllenbringsawealthof experienceaftertrainingatJohn LewisandworkingatParkViewSoft Furnishingsfor22years.

Itwastheretirementofherpartner atParkViewthatpromptedDebrato setupherownbusinessworkingfrom home.Shenowmakesallaspectsof made-to-measuresoftfurnishings.

Martin-Brooks

Sheffield’ssevenhillsexposeour homestotheworstoftheBritish weatherandtheroofbearsthebrunt.

But,whenyou’redownonthe ground,it’salmostimpossibleto determinetheextentofanydamage.

Localfirm,Martin-Brooks(roofing specialists),areexpertsinproviding roofsurveys,chargingjust£150plus VATforacomprehensiveinspection andreport,detailingtheconditionof theroofandaquoteforanynecessary repairs.Asamemberofthe CompetentRooferscheme,thefirmis abletosign-offprojectsofthisnature forbuildingregulations,saving homeownersthetimeandexpenseof callingoutacouncilinspector.

Tofindoutmoreabout commissioningaroofsurveyfrom Martin-Brooks,telephone0114244 7720orvisitwww.martin-brooks.co.uk andcompletetheonlineenquiryform.

“Themostrewardingthingis runningasmallbusinessandkeepit goingthroughCovid,”shesaid.“I’ve beendelightedtoseesomeofmyold customersreturntomynewbusiness.”

Tofindoutmore,call07799453092 oremailinfo@sheffieldcurtains.co.uk

L.M.HillCarpets

Oftencalled“Yourlocalcarpetshop”, L.M.HillCarpetshasawiderangeof flooringoptionstochoosefrom;you’ll findtheperfectstyle,comfortleveland practicalitythat’sjustrightforthewayyou live.Theyofferahugechoiceofcarpet andrugsinavarietyofstyles,designsand colours,aswellasunderlayandaccessories atpricestosuitallbudgets.

LuxuryVinylTilesoffereleganceand superiordesignquality,combinedwith highdurabilityandresistance,whilst laminateisaffordable,attractiveand effective–itcancompletelytransforma room.Itisalsodurable,easytoinstall andsimpletomaintain.

Youcanvisittheirshowroomat315 MiddlewoodRoad,call01142322989, orvisitwww.lmhillcarpets.co.uk

MoonlightTextiles

Ifyouwanttospruceupyourroomswithasplashof colourthissummer,popalongtoMoonlightTextiles.

Moonlight’slargeshowroomdisplaysavastrangeof fabricsanddesignsincludingthenewlyintroduced distinguishedbrandsLauraAshley,Morris&Coand Sanderson.Theserunalongsidealltheotherwell-known andup-andcomingbrandsfromthenotsowell-known manufacturerswherequalityandvalueformoneyfabrics haveproventobeextremelypopular.Moonlight’slarge showroomdisplaysavastrangeoffabricsanddesignsincludingthedistinguished well-knownbrandsbutalsotheup-and-comingnotsowell-knownmanufacturers wherequalityandvalueformoneyfabricshaveproventobeextremelypopular.

Ifyouneedalittlehelp,notonlydoMoonlightofferahomemeasureandadvisory service,theirin-houseteamoffitterswillprofessionallyinstallyourordertothehighest ofstandards.Forcurtains,blinds,tracksandpoles,theyaredefinitelyworthavisit.

Call01142588555orvisitwww.moonlight-textiles.co.uktofindoutmore.

YOUR LOCAL S6 GAS ENGINEER

BOILER INSTALLATION FROM £1400

LANDLORDS GAS CERTIFICATES FROM £85

BOILER SERVICING £75

Swift Gas, your local S6 gas and central heating engineer We provide annual boiler servicing, landlord certificates, repairs, and boiler replacement along with free advice regarding the latest energy efficient heating systems, just give us a call.

Based in S6

We live in Loxley and are passionate about our local area and beautiful countryside. Neale is also a member of SHEFFRECthe local bike club.

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 or low boiler pressure, we can fix it all. With 20 years experience in plumbing and heating there will be no problem we haven’t seen before.

NO CALL OUT FEE FOR BOILER BREAKDOWNS

SPRING SPECIAL Boiler servicing £75 plus parts (no VAT) for anyone within the S6 postcode area

Ring Neale quoting ‘Sixer ad’ to qualify

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

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 day of installation.

Retrofuture

SOMETRENDSNEVERREALLYGOOUTOFSTYLE,ANDINTHE LASTYEARORSOWE’VESEENAREVIVALOFALLTHINGS RETROWITHINBOTHOURFASHIONANDDÉCOR.

TheeffortlesslyelegantSt.Germain ClubChairisupholsteredinstonecolouredlinenandissupportedbya minimal,woodenframeadornedwith polished,goldenfeet,£1,495. www.sweetpeaandwillow.com

CultFurniture‘1970’framed print,A1print,blackframe £145.www.cultfurniture.com

Tokyofourceilinglight,matte blackandvaporisedglass, £269.housecosy.com

DutchboneJujuretro sideboard£699. Cuckooland.com

Zuivercutedesk clockingreen£29. Cuckooland.com

Redefineyourinteriorwiththis ultra-chicandcontemporary chaiselonguebyEichholtz,£2,235. www.sweetpeaandwillow.com

ThisWavebowlhasastylish lookwithitsplayfulshape andtintedglass,£65. fiveanddime-interiors.com

BertFrankRevolve floorlamp£2,250. nest.co.uk

Retrotelephonein concretegrey£44.95. Cuckooland.com

ProProperty

Fromadrippingtaptoafullhome renovation,ProPropertydoitall. ProPropertyisafamily-runbusiness, whichhasbeenestablishedsince2003 andcontinuestogofromstrengthto strength.Theyhave18quality, experiencedtradesmenwhocancover almosteveryaspectofhomemaintenance.

Inthesedifficult,creditcrunchtimes, morethanever,itisimportanttoget workdoneinyourhomerightfirsttime.

ProPropertyoffer:

•Qualityservicelikeitusedtobe.

•Manysatisfiedcustomers.

•Fullyinsured.

•Reliableandcleanupafter themselves.

•Whywastetimeandmoneyon unskilled/unqualifiedlabour.

•Over25yearsexperienceproviding excellence.

Tofindoutmore,call01142337766 orvisitwww.propropertyltd.co.uk

VisionWindows

NuLifeWindowCompany

NuLifeWindowCompanyisawellestablishednameinSheffield.Theyopenedthe showroomonMiddlewoodRoadjustoversevenyearsagoin2016.

Themajorityofpersonnelhavebeenwiththecompanyfromtheoutsetandtheir installershavemorethan120years’experiencebetweenthemandtakeprideintheir professionalism.Intheshowroomthereisanextensiverangedisplayedofcomposite doors,uPVCwindowsanddoorsforyoutochoosefrom.

NuLifeoffer:Freenoobligationquotations.Staffarealwayshappytodiscussyour requirements.Ifyoucan’tcometotheshowroomtheywillcometoyourproperty. Call01142336723tofindoutmoreorvisitwww.nulifewindowcompany.co.uk

SheffieldGlazing

Withmorethan30years’experiencein theindustry,SheffieldGlazing’sowner GrahamWarsopcertainlyknowshisstuff whenitcomestoallthingsglazing. Havingworkedonboththe manufacturingandinstallationsidesof thebusiness,heknowsthisindustry insideoutandisproudtoofferfantastic productsatveryreasonableprices.

ThePilkingtonKSglasssealedunits thatGrahamfitsasstandardarefilled withargongasandmanufacturedtoBSI standardsoyouhavethepeaceofmind thatyournewglasshasbeenrigorously testedandishighlyenergyefficient.

Aswellasreplacingtheglassin windows,Grahamalsocarriesoutrepairs onanytypeofframeandanyaspectof glazing,includingtheglassin conservatoryroofsandpatiodoorunits–andhedoesitalltothehigheststandards.

Tofindoutmore,call01144188939, 07968957938,oremail grahamwarsop@sky.com

VisionWindowsistheleadingmanufacturerofKömmerlingPVCu,windows,doors, conservatoriesandSolidorcompositedoors.

Theyhaveastate-of-the-artfactoryonCuthbertRoadinSheffieldwithdedicated PVCuproductionlinesforprecision-engineeredproducts.Sowhetheryou’rechoosing asinglewindoworacompositedoor,theproductionfacilities,dedicatedtechnicaland customerservicesensureyouwillbecompletelysatisfiedwithyouroverallpurchase.

Theyalsoofferthelatestprotectionagainstlocksnappingandlockbumping.Vision useUltionlocksasstandard;thesehave11pins–twiceasmanyasstandardlocks–andnearly300,000keycombinations.

SwiftGas

SwiftGasownerNealeJacksonhas beenintheplumbing,heatingand gasindustryforover30years.He madeSheffieldhishomenineyears agoandhasbuiltupasuccessful businessbyofferinglocalpeoplea quality,honestservicebasedonhis yearsofexperience.

“Ibelieveinhavingagood relationshipwithmycustomer whereabondoftrustisbuilt,and alotofmygoodfriendstoday startedoutascustomers,”hesays. ThevastmajorityofNeale’s clientsareinthenorthandwestof Sheffield,inareaslikeStocksbridge, Stannington,Deepcar,Penistone, DoreandTotley...andallpointsin between.

“You’remoreefficientwhenall yourjobsareclosetogethersoI’d rathercondensemyworkintoone area,”hesays.

CallNealeon07733605734.

Visionaremorethanjustsuppliers,weofferourcustomersacomprehensiveservicefromcompletetechnicalsupport,speedy leadtimesandsuperiorqualityproducts,atcompetitivetradeprices.Theyhavebeensupplyingthetradeforover20yearsand offeraten-yearmanufacturer’sguarantee.

Tofindoutmore,call01142313133orvisitwww.vision-windows.com

HOUSE | CUTHBERT BANK ROAD | SHEFFIELD S6 2HP WWW.VISION-WINDOWS-SHEFFIELD.CO.UK

Vision Trade Frames operate from a dedicated PVCu window and door factory in Sheffield. We fabricate Kömmerling, windows, doors, conservatories and Solidor composite doors with nationwide delivery from a 5 working day turnaround. We offer comprehensive support for our network of PVCu installers, including technical and onsite support.

Resin Bound

Decorative Surface Dressing Systems

We are a family run business with over 25 years’ experience that always provide a personal and bespoke service to breathe new life into tired paths, driveways and hard areas.

Our products have been used on Drives, Paths, Patios, Roads and Parking areas in both the private and public sectors.

Resin bound surfacing is an exciting alternative for your driveways, decorative patio area and pathways.

With a smoother profile texture appearance than a resin bonded surface, this coating is also available in many different sizes and colours to suit your decorative requirements. The aggregate material is mixed with a suitable compound and laid on the prepared surface min 15mm in depth to provide a smooth and aesthetically pleasing bound surface. Simply rejuvenate your drive or patio areas or even create new ones.

Resin bound systems are also permeable – they allow surface water to drain through complying with Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems (SUDS)

Resin Bound Dressing

An exciting alternative for your driveways, decorative patio area and tree pits.

Flat Roofing, Rendering, Damp Proofing, Fencing and Artificial Grass now available. Book to view our new display area.

For over 50 years Ronacrete has been at the leading edge of product development and performance. They provide a specialist range of products for installation by expert contractors such as ourselves.

To ensure that all our customers get the best possible service and highest quality product all of Ronacrete materials are manufactured to a quality management system and are certified to BS EN ISO 9001:2008

Specialist manufacturers of timber sliding sash windows, casement windows and doors

✔ Approved by Sheffield City Council

✔ Certified Accoya Wood Specialists

Professional installers of:

• Conservatories & Orangeries

• Hardwood & Softwood

• Bespoke Joinery

• Manufacturer

Friendly Family Run Business & Sash Window Specialists who provide a range of Traditional Joinery services in South Yorkshire including Sheffield and Leeds

TO ADVERTISE CONTACT MANDY 07702176988

CELEBRATING 50 YEARS OF BUSINESS

REPAIRS • RESTORATION • COMMISSIONS • RING SIZING • RHODIUM PLATING CHAIN REPAIRS • GEMSTONES SUPPLIED • WATCH BATTERIES • WATCH STRAPS CAD • UNWANTED JEWELLERY & SCRAP GOLD BOUGHT £££

Unit 6 Craft Workshops, Orchard Square, Sheffield S1 2FB Tel: 01142 729367

Email: mspencerjewellery@outlook.com www.michaelspencerjewellers.com

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 beg in 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.

Pink Boutique Birdwell

LET US HELP YOU FIND THE ONE!

Why Wait!

Choose from fabulous collections by John Charles, Culture Club Barcelona, Ispirato, Dressed Up by Veromia, Lizabella & Richard Designs.

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. Please call to book.

Pink Boutique

228 Sheffield Road, Birdwell

Barnsley, S70 5TF

Tel: 01226 743063

Opening times: Mon-Sat 10am-4pm

Pink Boutique Birdwell

Sandra Wenham

Read our fabulous customer reviews

Getinspiration foryourbigday

WITHTHESELOCALBUSINESSESANDVENUES.

MichaelSpencer Jewellers

Anewadventureawaits!

MichaelSpencerJewellersis excitedtoannouncethatthey aremovingintolargerpremises inOrchardSquare.

Areyouabouttoembarkon anexcitingadventureofyour own?They’dlovetobeapartof it.Thenewworkshopwillbefully stockedwithawiderangeofsample weddingringstosuitalltastes.Ifyouwantsomethingdifferent orifyouhaveaspecificdesigninmind,theywelcomethe opportunitytocreateabespokepiecetotreasureforever.

Celebratingover50yearsinbusiness,MichaelSpencer Jewellershasawealthofknowledgeandexperiencetoshare withyou,sodon’tbedauntedbytheprospectofmakingthe rightchoice,they‘reheretohelp.

Renownedpersonal,friendlyserviceawaitsyouupstairsin thecraftworkshops.Call01142729367orvisit www.michaelspencerjewellers.co.uk

PinkBoutique

Dresstoimpress…Ifyour daughterorsonisgetting marriedsoonandyoustill haven’tfoundthetheperfect outfit,PinkBoutiqueBirdwell istheplacetogo-justread theirfabulouscustomer reviews.

Personalserviceiskeyso bookinganappointment ensurestheteamcangiveyou thebestserviceinarelaxed, friendlyatmospherewhilst enjoyingacomplimentary refreshment.PinkBoutique willdiscussyourstyleand colourstofitwithyour weddingensemble.

Call01226743063tofind outmoreorvisittheshop’sFacebookpage–PinkBoutique Birdwell/SandraWenham

NewImage

Shoppingforyoursummerwedding outfit?Aswelookforwardto familiesbeingabletoenjoytheir celebrations,NewImagehassomay wonderfulstylestosuiteveryprice pointandweddingvenuestyle.

“Weareallsoexcitedthat weddingsarehappeningandbrides aredeterminedtomaketheir2023 weddingplansforawonderful occasion,”saidownerLesleyTaylor.

“Formothersofthebrideand groomwhoarethinkingabouttheir outfitforthisyearandbeyond,now isthetimetomakeanappointment tovisitNewImage.Weknownext yearisgoingtobeanextremely busywithsomanyweddingvenue datesbookedthroughouttheentire week.”

Call01142344880orvisit www.new-image.co.uk

Tiago

ExclusivelydesignedandmadebyTiagoisthisladiesfancy diamond-shapedweddingbandwithleafdetail.

Tiagotailorallweddingbandpricestoindividualclient specifications.Weddingbandpricescanvarydependingon stonespecification,metalchoiceandsize.Allbudgetscanbe cateredfor.

MetalAvailability:Gold&Platinum|0.28ctPearDiamond GVs|From£950.

Tofindoutmore,call01142585020orvisit tiagojewellery.co.uk

Possibly the largest selection of Special Occasion Wear in South Yorkshire

HATS - FASCINATORS - SHOES - BAGS

Designers Include:Condici

• Lizabella

• Gina Bacconi

• Ispirato

• Veni Infantino

• Joseph Ribkoff

• Carla Ruiz

• Matching hats, fascinators, shoes and bags

• In-house seamstress to ensure the perfect fit

See us at the Whirlow Brook Hall Wedding Fayre

Sunday 2nd April 2023

Telephone to book your appointment

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

0114 234 4880

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

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

Weddingrings: WheredoIstart?

tcanbetrickytochooseyour weddingringasthereareso manyoptionsavailable;from platinumtoSheffieldsteelandplain bandstodiamondsparklers.Sohowdo yougetstartedwithmakingyour selection?Herearesomeofourbest hintsandtipsforweddingringshopping.

Giveyourselfenoughtime…

Whenplanningyourweddingitcan seemlikethereisanendlesslistofthings todecideandyourweddingringsmay feellikejustanotheritemonthatlist, butitisworthgivingthemsome thoughtearlyonastheyaretheone thing(apartfromyourspouse!)thatyou willkeepforever.Withsomanydifferent materials,sizesandstylestochoosefrom weddingringsarenormallymadeto orderandalthoughmanyareavailable morequickly,itisadvisedtoallowupto eightweeksforthis.Toprevent unnecessarystress,we’dsuggestgiving yourselfasmuchtimeaspossible;you maywanttostartlookingandtrying

ringsonquiteearlyinyourplanningas thiswillhelpyoubudgetandallowyou tothinkoveryourchoicebefore committing.

Trylotsofringson…

Theeasiestwaytodecideifyoulikea designistotryiton.Lookingonlinecan giveyouideas,butthereisnothingquite sogoodasgettingtheringonyour finger.Itoftensurprisespeoplehow quicklytheycanruledesignsoutonce theystarttryingthem,andthosefinal decisionsabouttheexactwidthor profilearemucheasierwhenyoucan directlycomparethem.

Considerwhat’spractical…

Yourweddingringwillprobablybeyour mostsentimentalpieceofjewelleryand oneyouwillwearforever.Whileitis importanttochooseadesignyoulove,it isalsoagoodideatothinkabouthow practicalitis.Forinstance,somemetal optionsordesignscanlimitresizingor evenruleitoutaltogether.Thisdoesn’t

bothereveryone,butifyoudowantthe ringyougetmarriedintolastforever thendiscussingthis(admittedly unromantic)aspectnowcanprevent futureheartache.

Asklotsofquestions…

Asjewellerswetalktolotsofcouples whoareinexactlyyourpositionandare well-placedtoofferbothpractical informationandstyleadvicebasedon ouryears(sometimesdecades!)of experience.Youmaybeunsurewhat metalwillbestsuityourlifestyleor whetheryourengagementringwould lookbestwithabespokefittedband. Ourjobistoansweryourquestionsand helpyoufindyourperfectringsodon’t feelafraidtoaskasmanyasyouneedto soyoucanbeconfidentinyourchoice.

PAJewellery

TheOldBank,23Commonside, Sheffield,S101GD

Tel:01142669253

www.pajewellery.com

I

LETPAJEWELLERYHELPYOUNAVIGATEYOURWAYTHROUGHTHEMANY MATERIALS,STYLESANDSIZES.

Couldyoubeapuppy socialiserforSupportDogs?

outhYorkshire-basedcharity

SupportDogsisappealingfor volunteerstobecomepuppy socialisersforitstraineecanines.

SupportDogsislookingforvolunteers toprovidealovinghomeandhelpthem preparetheirpuppiesovertheirfirst14 monthsoflifebeforetheybeginfull-time trainingaslife-changingsupportdogs.

Saysthecharity’spuppycoordinator KarlieWilson:"Asapuppysocialiseryou playavitalroleinourpuppies' formativeyears,caringforapuppyin yourhomeandprovidingthemwiththe socialisationandtrainingtheywillneed.

“Thisisauniqueopportunitytonot onlycareforalovelydogbutalsoto makeasignificantcontributionin changingthelivesofpeopleaffectedby autism,epilepsyanddisability.”

Puppysocialisersareexpectedto provideahomeforagorgeoussupport dogpuppyfromeightweeksoldfor1218months,withfullsupportfromthe puppycoordinatorteam, ExplainsKarlie:“Volunteershavetolive withina45-minutedriveofthecharity’s officesinSheffield,feelabletomeetthe physicalandmentalneedsofthepuppy. Weprovide1on1supportandtraining foryouandthepuppythroughoutandwe alsocoverallcostssuchasfood,toysand vetbill.Youneedtobeabletogetout aboutwiththepuppyasmuchaspossible, givingitlotsofreallypositiveexperiences aswellasbeingabletoattendregular classesatourcentreinSheffield.

“Beingapuppysocialisercanbehard workbutcanalsobeahugelyrewarding experience,andourvolunteershavethe

satisfactionofknowingthattheyhave playedabigpartinthetrainingoralifechangingassistancedog.”

SupportDogstrainsassistancedogsfor childrenandadultswithepilepsy,autism andphysicaldisability,enablingthemto leadsafer,moreindependentlives.

Ifyou’reinterestedinvolunteeringyoucan contactSupportDogson01142617800, emailinfo@supportdogs.org.ukorvisit www.supportdogs.org.uk

TheDiary

Theatre Event

SisterAct

4-15April/LyceumTheatre www.sheffieldtheatres.co.uk

Allyourprayershavebeenanswered withastunningcast,includingTVand WestEndlegendLesleyJoseph,Olivier Award-winnerandstarofTracyBeaker CliveRowe,WestEndsensationand HairsprayfavouriteLizzieBeaand EmmerdaleandWaitressstarSandra MarvinasDeloris,everyone’sfavourite nunontherun!

Amusicalsentfromabove,Sister Actisthebrilliant,must-seeshow whichraisesthespiritsandwarmsthe soultimeaftertime.

Home,I’mDarling

18-22April/LyceumTheatre www.sheffieldtheatres.co.uk

Howhappilymarriedarethehappily married?Everycoupleneedsalittle fantasytokeeptheirmarriagesparkling. Butbehindtheginghamcurtains,things starttounravel,andbeingadomestic goddessisnotaseasyasitseems…

BAFTA-winnerJessicaRansom, DianeKeenandNeilMcDermottlead thecastinthisthought-provoking newcomedybyLauraWadeabout onewoman’squesttobetheperfect 1950shousewife.

BloodBrothers

25-29April/LyceumTheatre www.sheffieldtheatres.co.uk

WillyRussell’slegendarymusicaltells thecaptivatingandmovingtaleof twinsseparatedatbirth,whogrowup onoppositesidesofthetracks,onlyto meetagainwithtragicconsequences. Fewmusicalshavebeenreceivedwith suchacclaim.

Thesuperbscoreincludes‘Bright NewDay’,‘MarilynMonroe’,‘Easy Terms’andtheemotionallycharged hit‘TellMeIt’sNotTrue’.

GoldsmithsNorth

7-9July/Cutlers’Hall goldsmithsnorth.com GoldsmithsNorthwillbereturningto theSheffield–andearlybirdtickets arenowonsaleforjust£10.

GoldsmithsNorthisasummer sellingfairbringingthefinest contemporarysilverwareandjewellery tothenorthofEngland,hostedinthe magnificentCutlers’Hall.Visitorsto thefairwillhavethechancetomeet andbuyfromover70independent makersfromallovertheUKand Europe.

Comedy

MarcusBrigstocke

13April/SheffieldCityHall www.sheffieldcityhall.co.uk

Ablisteringlyfunnystand-upshow frommultiaward-winningcomedian MarcusBrigstocke.Thisjoyfulshow celebratesthepersonaltriumphsand smallvictoriesofthepastcoupleof years...whileacknowledgingithas,in somanyways,onsomanydays,for themostpart,beenanabsolute showerofs**t.

RussellHoward

14-16April/SheffieldCityHall www.sheffieldcityhall.co.uk Astheworldreelsfromonecrisistothe next,joinRussell,‘theupliftingComedy King’,asheputstheworldtorightsin hisownuniquelyhilariousway.

Music

MimiWebb

14April/O2Academy/ www.academymusicgroup.com/ o2academysheffield

Injusttwoyears,breakoutsingersongwriterMimiWebbhasrackedup over900millionglobalstreamstodate, andmultiplechart-toppingtracks including“HouseonFire,”“Good Without,”andmostrecently“RedFlags.”

MimihasperformedattheQueen’s PlatinumJubileeinLondon,numerous festivalssuchasCapitalFM’s SummertimeBall,IsleofWightFestival, andonTheGrahamNortonShow.

HughCornwell

7May/O2Academy/ www.academymusicgroup.com/ o2academysheffield

AsleaderofTheStranglers,Hughwasthe mainsongwriterofalltheband’smost memorablesongsacrosstenstellaralbums. Expectanopeningsetofprimesolosongs, includingpicksfromHugh’shitnew albumMomentsofMadness,followedby astormingsetofStranglersclassics,sung andplayedbythemanhimself.

Marcus Brigstocke

MimiWebb

Topofthechocs

OUREGGS-PERTPANELSHARETHEIRTOPTREATSFOREASTER.TUCKIN...

EEveryone’sgottheirown personalpreferenceswhenit comestochocolate.Andwhen itcomestoEaster,itcanbeanightmare tryingtorememberwholovesmint,who hatesdarkandwholikestoforego traditionaleggsaltogether.

Onceyou’vefiguredthatbitout,you canleavetheresttous.Wehereat RMChavedonesomeextensive research,tryingchocsofallshapesand sizesfromsomeofthebestchocolatiers

aroundsothatyoudon’thaveto–you’rewelcome.Ouresteemedpanelhad thedifficulttaskoftryingeachofthe featuredeggs,markingthemfor packaging,tasteandvalueformoney.We haveavariedselection,coveringallprice pointsandallflavours,mixingmilk,dark andwhitechocolatesasthosesuitable forthosewithdietaryrequirements. Fromthefuntotheluxury,readonto findoutwhatwedeemedthemost egg-cellentchocsforEaster2023.

Betty’s

Betty’sartisanchocolatiers,bakersand confectionerspulloutallthestops withcreationsthatarewidely admiredas‘almosttoobeautifulto eat’.ThelimitededitionSpring BloomEgg(£40)isagreenlustre confectioneggwithRoyalicingflowers –ifEastereggscouldbecelebrities,thiswouldbeone.Themilk chocolateSpringFlowersEgg(£38.50)isanelegantmasterpiece,with springtimelovinglydecoratedbyhandontoeachindividualegg.

Ourpanellovedthepackaging,whichtheydescribedas“stunning”and “gorgeous”andwereequallyimpressedwiththeeggsthemselves, particularlywiththehand-drawndecorationsoneachchocolatecreation. Flavoursweresubtlewithasmoothandsilkytexture.

Sainsbury’s

Bringingoneofyourfavouriteice-cream flavourstotheEasterEgg,Sainsbury’s CookiesandCream(£4.50)creation featuresamilkchocolatehollowegg decoratedwith amixofwhite chocolate coatedcereals, saltedcaramel coatedcereals andcookie pieces.

Sainsbury’s eggwas perhapsthe biggest surpriseofourtastetest,scoringhighly withallofourpanel.Theyalllovedthe packaging,labellingit“cute”and“fun” butitwasthetastethatreallyimpressed with“agoodbalance”and“nottoo sweet”.

Tesco

Tescoarechampioningtheir‘FreeFrom’and veganeggsthisyear.TheFreeFromWhite ChocolateCrunchEgg(£4)isglutenfree,wheat freeandmilkfreeandfeaturesaRainforest AllianceCertifiedchocolateeggwithricesyrup, richstarchandglutenfreecocoariceballs. WickedKitchen’ssaltedcaramelflavour chocolateegg(£5)ismadewithinulin,rice syrup,ricestarch,riceflourandcrispedrice.

Ourpanelwas reallyimpressedwith theWickedKitchenegg,describingthepackagingas “interesting”and“different”andtheyreallylikedthe tastetoo.“Itwasslightlysweetbutmadeforareally goodchocolatealternative,”saidonepanellistwhilst onesaidithada“nicecrunch”.Thepanelwereless thanimpressedwiththeFreeFromegg,notliking thetastewhichtheydescribedas“toosweet”and “bubblegum-like”.Thepackagingdidn’tstirany excitementeitherandwasdescribedas“functional” and“boring”.

Lidl

Lidllooktohavestruckgoldwith theirFavorinamilkchocolateEaster bunny(£1.49).Smallandcute,it’sa perfectpick-me-upforadultsand childrenalike;ourpanellovedthe “cuteness”andfoundthechocolate “pleasant”and“goodtoeat”.It offeredgreatvalueformoneytoo.

M&S

YoucanreallyindulgewiththeseofferingsfromM&Sthis year.The23CarrotGold‘egg’(£9)consistsofacarrotshapedfiguremadewithwhitechocolateandcaramelised sugaranddecoratedwithrealgoldleaf.Inadditionyou’ll findsomesaltedcaramelbunnyearstoo.Ifdarkchocolate ismoreyourthing,theHandcraftedBelgiandarkchocolate nuttyegg(£12)ispureindulgence;adarkchocolateand almondbuttereggisstuddedwithcrunchycaramelised hazelnutandalmondpiecesformaximumpleasure.

M&Sreallyimpressedonthepackagingfront.The23 CarrotGold’sbright,funkyboxwasarealstand-outwhilst theHandcraftedBelgianeggwasenclosedinaclassy, stylishboxthatjustoozedluxury.Theydidn’tscoreas highlyonthetastefrontthough,ourpanelfindtheblonde chocolateofthe23CarrotGold“toosweet”whilstthe Belgiandarkchocolatewasdescribedas“nicebutnotvery nutty”.

Cadbury’s

Cadbury’sneedsnointroductionandtheir offeringsthisyeararenailed-onclassics.ADairy MilkButtonsegg(£3)containsahollowmilk chocolateeggwithabagofchocolatebuttons. TheCadbury’sCremeEgg (£5)containstwo Cadbury’sCremeEggsin additiontoalarge chocolateegg.

Packingwasdescribedas “familiar”-they’rebrands thateveryonerecognises withaccustomedcolours andbranding.Thetasteis justasfamiliar,withthat well-lovedCadbury’staste.

Scores:

Ourpaneloffivescoredeacheggmarksoutoftenforpackaging,tasteand valueformoney,givingatotalmaximumscoreof150.Here’sourfinalresults, startingwtihthehighestscore,andourwinningegg,andfinishingwiththe lowest.

Mexican Night

Saturday 8th April

4 courses £30pp - £5pp deposit required

Easter Egg Hunt

Easter Sunday 9th April

Colouring in competition, Special guests ‘Scales ‘N’ Tails, Then the hunt begins!

St George's Day

Sunday 23rd April

Bouncy castle, Special guests ‘Scales ‘N’ Tails, Colouring in competition!

Sunday Roasts

Serving from 12 noon

To book call 0114 234 4968

Open Every Day 12pm -10pm 48 Bole Hill Road, Sheffield S6 5DD

Cheese Pairings Night

Saturday 29th April

Theme is New Season Goats and Sheeps cheeses 5 courses with wine and food pairings

Coronation Celebrations

Sunday 7th May

Starting midday. Bouncy Castle & BBQ from 4pm

We go the extra mile to ensure you have a great holiday.

Costco Wholesale is a membership warehouse club, dedicated to bringing our members quality goods and services at the lowest possible prices. We provide a wide selection of merchandise, plus the convenience of speciality departments and exclusive member services, all designed to make your shopping experience a pleasurable one. We

behind them with our guarantee of satisfaction.

Become an Executive Member and earn an annual 2% Reward on most of your Costco purchases*. The annual membership fee for Executive Trade Membership is £56 ex VAT (£67.20 in VAT) and as an Executive Individual Membership is £62 ex VAT (£74.40 inc VAT). The annual membership fee for Standard Trade Membership is £22 ex VAT (£26.40 inc VAT) and Standard Individual Membership is £28 ex VAT (£33.60 inc VAT), all memberships include a complimentary card for your spouse or domestic partner.

To join Costco and start saving please provide your employee ID card or current pay slip to prove your employment.

Listenup...

DOYOUNEEDANEARHEALTHCHECK?GETEXPERT ADVICEFROMALISONRAWSONATHEARHERE.

Doyousufferfromhearingloss? Earache?Blockedears?

Ringingears?Orsoreoritchy ears?Ifanyofthesesignsresonatewith you,youcouldbedueforaearhealth check.

Newly-openedwithinHillsborough’s RobertDSalon,HearHereisperfectly placedtoaddressyourearneeds, specialisinginearwaxremoval.The newbusinessisrunbyAlisonRawson, whotrainedfor28weeks,tobecome anexpertinthisfieldafterpreviously workinginatBootsinMeadowhall.

AlisonusestheTympaSystem,the world’sfirstall-in-oneearandhearing healthcareassessmentdevice.Itbrings togetherthreedifferentdiagnosticand treatmentsintoonehand-heldportable system.

WiththeTympaSystemyouget high-definitiondigitalotoscopy,

microsuctionwaxanddebrisremoval usingasuctionunit.

Earwaxremovalisservicethatmany GPshaveceasedtoofferandcanoften bethesolutiontomanyoftheear problemsmentionedabove.Alisonoffers initialearhealthconsultations,whichlast fivetotenminutesandcost£10.Here shewillcheckforanyreferable conditionsandgiveadviceonpreparation ifearwaxremovalisrecommended.

Earwaxremoval,usingtheTympa2 microsuctionmethod,ispricedat£60 (£50ifyou’vealreadyhadtheinitial consultation)andusuallytakes15-20 minutes.

“Manypatientsfeelreliefoncewax hasbeenremoved,”saidAlison.

Tofindoutmore,call01142344585or visitHearHereatRobertDSalonsat 11aHillsboroughRoad,S64JL.

Flyingtheflag

THEBRADFIELDBERNADETTESAREANEWWOMEN’SCRICKET TEAM–ANDTHEY’REONTHELOOK-OUTFORPLAYERSAND SPONSORS.CHARLIESHEPHERDTELLSUSMORE.

TheBradfieldVillageFellowship CricketClubhasbeenplaying cricketatLowBradfieldsince 1902.Forthoseofyouwhohavenever hadchancetovisit,thecricketclubis nestledinthebeautifulvillageofLow BradfieldontheedgeofthePeak Districtontheoutskirtsofthecity.The clubhaslongestablishedseniorand juniorteamsbutrecentlythewomen havejoinedthemenandjuniorstofly thecricketingflag.

TheBernardettesaretherealisationof teamco-ordinatorNiciGosney’svision forawomen’steam.Shehadtheidea whenshewaswatchingYorkshire WomenCountyCricketClubcricketer MillieGraywhensheplayedatBradfield. Niciwantedtocreateaplacewhere womenandgirlscouldplaywithoutthe pressureoftheboys/menthinkingthey weren’tgoodenough.Despitethefact thatBradfieldmens/boysteamsare welcoming,andlotsofgirlscomingto playattheclubovertheyears,thegirls tendtostopplayingwhentheygetto 13/14yearsold.CoachNickCutts echoedNici’spointsashisowndaughter Jaimiewasoneofthosegirls.

“ShestartedwithBradfieldjuniors Under9’sandthenUnder11’sbutafter thatthelimitedopportunitiesforgirls movedherawayfromcricket,”Nicksaid. “Theformationofthewomen’steam enabledJaimietoreturntothegameand despitebeingtheyoungestat14sheis anintegralpartoftheBradfieldWomen’s team.”

“Itwasthemissingpartoftheclub andagreatchancetoshowthatthereis aplaceforfemalecricketattheclub,” explainedNici.“TheEnglandWomen’s Cricketteamwasdoingreallywell,and itwasreallyeasytogetpeople involved.”

Niciwentontosay:“Weheldthefirst Ladiesfestivalandtheresponsewas amazing,Iwasoverwhelmedwithhow manyturnedupbutalsowantedtokeep itgoing.Somethingspecialishappening withthisteamandIamverygratefulto beinvolved.”

“WeheldthefirstLadiesfestivalandthe responsewasamazing.Somethingspecialis happeningwiththisteamandIamvery gratefultobeinvolved.”

–NiciGosney

CaptainTraceyHelliwellshared Nici’svision.She,alongwithsome othermums,werewatchingthe childrenplaycricketonaFridaynight andcametotherealisationthatthey allwantedtobeplayingratherthan justwatchingandsotheBernadettes cameintobeing.

Theteamwasnamedinhonourof BernardWragg–aresidentof BradfieldwhowasPresident/player groundsmanfor45years.TheWragg familyhavebeenever-presentinthe historyoftheclub,Bernard’sfather heldthesamerolesbeforeBernard andhisdescendantsarestillkey contributorstotheclubbothin playingandmaintainingthegrounds. Namingtheteaminhismemoryisa tributetothefamily.

Whilstmostoftheteamhadsome ideaofthebasicsfromwatchingthe kidsandhavinganinterestinthe game,theydidn’treallyhavemuch ideaoftechniqueorproper knowledgeofplayingthegame,but theteamhaveimprovedandgained confidencesincetheBernardettes’ coachNickCuttscameonboard.

Nickisanexperiencedplayerand beganhisseniorcricketcareerinthe earlyninetiesandhasplayedfor BradfieldSeniorTeamsince1997. Afterbeingconsideredoneoffew peoplebraveenoughtogetinvolved, Nickwasinvitedtobepartofthe inauguralBradfieldWomen’sSoftBall Festivalin2019andagainin2021.

Nickofficiallytookontheroleof teamcoachaftertheBernardettes playedtheirfirstfullindoorseason lastyearandfinishedfourthinthe group.Sincethen,Nickhasbeen instrumentalinorganisinglastyear’s Women’sCricketFestivalandas coachhehasdevelopedandimproved thetechnique,knowledgeand confidenceoftheteam.

Theteamplayedintheoutdoor leaguelastsummer,againfinishingin fourthplaceandthensuccessfully hostedaverypopularCricketFunday Tournamentwiththreeother Women’steams.TheBernardettesare currentlyunbeatenandtopofthe tablefortheindoorsoftballcricket withoneleaguematchlefttoplay.

Preparationsarealreadyunderway forthesummeroutdoorseasonwitha totalof16fixtureshomeandaway arrangedbetween30Apriland 27August.Theannualcricketfestival

fundayisalsoplanned forthecloseofthe season.

CaptainTraceysays thereisnosingle drivingforcebehindthe team,justagroupof like-mindedwomen,a determinedand supportivecoachandthe loveofinclusivewomen’s sport.Thereare14 womenwhocurrently trainregularlywiththe teambuttheclubare alwaysencouragingofnewstarters, youneedtobeaged14oroverbut donotneedtohaveplayed before.

Thelong-termaimsfortheteam aretocontinuetogofrom strengthtostrengthandgrowthe teaminthefuture. Promotingbothcricket andwomen’ssportis important.Theclubare planningtohosta‘Havea go”eventforpeopleto comealongandgive cricketatrybutyoudon’t needtowaitforthatevent togetinvolved,justcontact theclubformore information.

Ifyouwouldliketosupport theWomen’steamand becomeateamkitsponsoror matchsponsorforthe outdoorseasonhome fixtures,pleasecontactthe clubformoreinformation. CallNiciGosneyon07977 248080oremail nicigosney@gmail.com

High-techexamination

tMartynKempOpticianswe useavarietyofhigh-tech equipmentinoureye examinationsthatcandomuchmore thanjusthelpdetermineyour prescription.WeuseOptical CoherenceTomographyinoureye examinationssowecanbetter understandthehealthofyoureyesand yourowngeneralhealth.

OpticalCoherenceTomography,or OCT,isanadvancedeyescanfor peopleofallagesandisincludedaspartofourEssential+, ExtendedandExtended+eyeexaminations.Aquickand painlessprocedure,theOpticalCoherenceTomographytakes cross-sectionpicturesofyourretina,whichisthetissuelining thebackoftheeye.

CommonconditionsidentifiedthroughregularOCT screeningsinclude:

•Age-relatedMacularDegeneration

AlsoknownasAMD,Age-relatedmaculardegenerationisone oftheleadingcausesofblindnessintheUK.Thecentral portionofyourretinawhichenablesdetailedvisiongradually

deteriorates.AnOCTcanhelpidentify theearliestsignsofAMDandmonitors theprogressionovertime.

•Glaucoma

Glaucomaisaconditionthatcauses damagetotheopticalnerve,and graduallycauseslossofyourperipheral vision.Earlystagesofglaucomadonot showanysymptoms,soaregulareye examinationisessentialtoseehow youreyesare.OCTexaminationscan measureavarietyoffeaturesatthebackoftheeyeandhelp assistearlydiagnosisofglaucoma.

•Diabetes

DiabeticRetinopathyisanotherleadingcauseofblindness withintheUK,especiallypeopleofworkingage.AnOCT examinationwillhelpenabletheearlydetectionofDiabetic Retinopathy,whichallowsearlyreferralandwaystomanage it,improvingtherateofsuccessoftreatment.

FormoreinformationonourOCTexaminations,contactyourlocal MartynKempOpticiansnow.

A

AVAILABLEATMARTYNKEMPOPTICIANS,OPTICALCOHERENCETOMOGRAPHYIS ANADVANCEDEYESCANFORPEOPLEOFALLAGES.

BIGGERANDBETTER...BMWUPGRADESTWOOFITSMOST POPULARLARGEVEHICLES,WRITESRICHARDABBEY.

AllchangeforX5andX6

Defineddesignrevisions,enhancedstandard equipmentandprogressivedigital technologyidentifythelatestgenerationof theBMWX5andBMWX6.

Together,thefinely-honedchanges furtherstrengthenthesuccessofthefirmly establishedBMWmodelpairinginthe luxurySportsActivityVehicleandSports ActivityCoupésegments.

Thesmoothlyassuredcharacterofthe newBMWX5isnowemphasisedby particularlyrobustdesignfeaturesandthe optionalilluminatedBMWIconicGlow kidneygrille.Thedynamicnatureofthe newBMWX6,meanwhile,isunderscored byfeaturesincludedintheoptimisedM Sportspecification.

Theline-upofpowerunitshasundergone acomprehensiveoverhaul,leadingtoa significantincreaseintheelectricrangeof theBMWX5xDrive50ewithplug-in hybriddrivesystemandtheintroductionof 48Vmild-hybridtechnologyacrossallother models.Alsopointingthewayintothe futurearethelatestdrivingassistantsystems, plustheadditionoftheBMWCurved DisplayandBMWOperatingSystem8.

Pricesstartfrom£66,230.

FirsthybridforDacia

Dacia’sfamedfreshthinkingandvalue-formoneyapproachhasalreadyrevolutionised theseven-seatfamilycarsectorwiththe introductionoftheDaciaJogger,thanksto itsunrivalledversatilitythatblendsthe practicalityofanestatecarwiththe spaciousnessofanMPVandthestylingof anSUV.

Boastingthesameruggedstylingand generousproportions,theDaciaJogger HYBRID140–thebrand’sfirsthybrid–introducesvalue-consciousfamiliestoeven moreimpressivefueleconomy,reduced emissions,andtheopportunitytodrivein smoothandsilentall-electricmodeupto 80percentofthetimeoncityroads.

Thecarfeaturesa1.6-litrepetrolengine, twoelectricmotors,multi-mode transmissionanda1.2kWhbattery. Itispricedfromjust£22,595on-the-road.

BigstepsforMINI

MINIhasannounceditsfirsteverallelectricMINIConvertible,representing anotherbigstepinthedirectionof electricmobility.

“Threeyearsago,welaunchedthe MINIElectric,andtodayoneinfive MINImodelssoldinEuropeisanallelectricMINI.Thissuccesshasspurredus toimplementthesmallseriesofthe MINIElectricConvertiblewithinonlyafewmonths.I’mdelightedthatwecan offer999MINIcustomersanextraordinaryandexclusiveopen-airgo-kart feeling,”saysStefanieWurst,HeadoftheMINIBrand.

TheMINIElectricConvertibleispoweredbyacompact,yetpowerful 135kW/184hpelectricmotor,enablingagilityandcontrollablehandlingwhile delivering0-62mphinjust8.2seconds.OfferingaWLTPrangeof124miles, thedimensions,includingbootspace,remainunchangedandprovides160litres. Withjust150modelsdestinedfortheUK,thevehiclewillbeavailablefrom April2023andpricedat£52,500OTR.

Upgrades,insideand out

TheMercedes-BenzGLECoupéand SUVfaceliftisnowavailablenow–with anewlookexteriordesignandupgraded interiortech,includingthelatest generationMBUX,whichbringswithit ‘HeyMercedes’voiceassistantandoverthe-airupdatesforin-carsoftware.Alsoas standardistheBurmester®surround soundsystem.

Interiorupholsterychoicesaremodeldependant.AsstandardeveryGLE includesblackleather,withcustomersabletooptionBahiaBrownLeather, MacchiatoBeigeLeatheroneithertheSUVorCoupé.TheGLESUVisalso availablewithCatalanaBeigeLeatherasanoption.

PowertrainsacrosstheGLErangearenowelectrified,eitherwithmildhybrid 48-volttechnologyorasaplug-inhybrid.

TheGLESUVstartsat£77,890forAMGLine.TheGLECoupéisavailable inAMGLinePremiumPlusmodellineonlyfor£92,675.

SOCIALMEDIAPACKAGES

Didyouknowthatwehaveavarietyofsocialmediaanddigitalpackagesidealfor promotingyourbusiness?Startingfromjust£75(+VAT)youcouldbeincludedinfeatures, postsandinclusionsintoourweeklyemailnewsletter(4,500contacts).ContactourSocial MediaandDigitalManagerSamPeggatsam.pegg@rmcmedia.co.uktofindoutmore. Figuresupdatedmonthly.

aboutus

Establishedin1986,RMCMediapublishessixmonthlyprintmagazinetitles–Westside, Southside,Eastside,Northside,SixerandImage–aswellasonlinemagazine,VibeSheffield. Youcanfindthemallonlineat www.rmcmedia.co.uk oronsocialmedia(seedetailsbelow).

ScantheseQRcodestoaccessallofoursocialmediapagesandwebsite:

WESTSIDE: EASTSIDE: NORTHSIDE: SOUTHSIDE: IMAGE: SIXER: VIBE:

Funeral Plans in Your Area

Help yourself and your family

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?

Plans to meet your needs

With Direct Funeral plans costing from £1713* and Standard Bespoke plans from £2799*

Plans can be purchased over 12 monthly installments, interest free.

What to do next

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.

Studentscoops topprize

SheffieldGirls’aredelightedto announcethatoneoftheir buddingfashionstarsofthe futurehasbeenawardedthetop prizeinafashionchallengeset bytheJimmyChooLondon FashionAcademy.ElleninYear 11wowedthejudgeswithher takeonsustainablegarment designandhaswonmasterclass funding,ayear’ssubscriptiontoVogueandothergoodiesin recognitionofherefforts.

ThecompetitionaskedpupilsacrosstheUKtocreatea sustainablegarmentoraccessory,respondingtotheclimate crisisandtheimpactthefashionindustryhasonthe environment.

Ellenstartedherprojectbyresearchingdifferentsustainable textilesandwasinspiredby‘SeaCell’andtencelfabrics producedfrommixesofseaweed,algae,woodpulpand cellulose.Passionateaboutpromotingthevirtuesof‘slow fashion’-theconceptofchoosingfewerbutbetterquality clothesandwearingthemformanyyears-over‘fastfashion’, Ellenfoundherworkonthecompetitionenlighteningandas shehascontinuedtodevelopherskillsmakingandcrocheting herownclothesshefeelsshehasagreaterappreciationofthe labourandtalentinvolvedinthefashionworld.

FormoreinformationaboutourArtandDesigndepartment atSheffieldGirls’visitwww.sheffieldhighschool.org.uk/ seniors/senior-school-curriculum/fine-art/

KindlyKeepitCovered

Nowthatwe’vegotthroughCovid,Christmasandnewyear, gasandwaterproblemsandrecentsnow,StanningtonPlayers feelitistimeforpeopletohaveabitofalaugh.

Asaresult,theyaretoperformthefastandfuriousfarce KindlyKeepitCovered.Setinahealthfarm,theshowhas theclassicingredientsofmisunderstandings,intrigueand mayhem.ThecomedybyDaveFreemanoriginallystarred TerryScottandAmandaBarriesoyoucanseethatitwill haveaCarryOnfeelaboutit.

Theshowwillbeperformedat7.30pmonThursday27, Friday28andSaturday29Aprilwithamatineeat2pmon Saturday29AprilatTheLomasHall,Stannington,S66DB.

Ticketsare£8.50foradultsand£7forconcessoinsand canbeobtainedvia07547224057.

Excitingexperience

Razzamatazisanaward-winning children’stheatreschoolinsouth Sheffield.Theyfocusonbuildinga child’sconfidenceandgivingthem excitingexperiencesthroughtheir fast-pacedandfunperformingarts classeswithindustryprofessional performers.

Bookyourfreesessionbycontacting07979189177or emailingSheffield@razzamataz.co.uk.Visit sheffield.razzamataz.co.ukfordetails.

Averyspecialday

NealeandMayraofSwiftGaswouldliketothankthevery reverendAbigailThompson,DeanofSheffieldatSheffield Cathedral,fortheveryspecialserviceandbaptismoftheir son,JacobAlejandroJacksonlastmonth.AlongwithJacob’s newgodparentsAndyandNicolaLeeandalltheguestswho madeitaveryspecialday.

Pantostarsraise£2,000plus

ThecurtainmayhavefallenonpantoseasonbutManor OperaticarestillstarsoftheshowforStLuke’sHospice!

TheManorteamchoseStLuke’sastheirspecialcharity duringtheirsell-outrunofpantomimefavouriteCinderellaat SheffieldCityHall.

Andacombinationofdailybucketcollectionsatall performancesandsomeotherfundraisingactivities–includingaWhiskeyRollatthecast’sNewYear’sEveparty–hitafantastictotalof£2,085.

“WejustwanttothanktheManorteamandtheir wonderfulaudiencesforsupportingussogenerously,”saidSt Luke’sCommunityFundraiserEllieMatthews.

“Tohaveraisedsuchanincredibletotalreallyislike receivingaveryspeciallateChristmasgiftanditisonethat willmakeanenormousdifferencetothelivesofallour patientsandtheirfamilies.”