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Music
Shambolics
10 April / Yellow Arch Studios www.yellowarch.com
After their following exploded with the help of a singles deal with the legendary Alan McGee’s Creation23 label, Shambolics have enjoyed a steady rise, packing Glasgow headline shows at The Garage, SWG3 and King Tut’s, hitting festivals including the Isle of Wight, TRNSMT, Truck and Y NOT?, as well as earning early airplay at 6 Music and Radio X.
Inhaler
18 April / Leadmill www.leadmill.co.uk
Dublin’s indie faves Inhaler are back for more this April, returning to the main stage for a super intimate Friday night headliner in celebration of their new album Open Wide. Released on 7 February, Open Wide marks a giant leap forward for the Irish four-piece. The album, recorded with producer Kid Harpoon, is the sound of a band stepping out of their comfort zone. Including the lead single Your House, Open Wide is 13 songs that feels unique – a guitar-driven pop album unlike any other, solidifying their status as one of the most exciting young bands today.
Event Day Fever
Full of people ready to party to the best feel-good music and personally curated by Jon McClure of Reverend and the Makers, the gang behind Day Fever guarantee it’ll be an afternoon of no holds barred fun times and dancing. The amazingly popular event sees the perfect party experience all in the space of an afternoon.
Choral
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their Easter concert at Oughtibridge Chapel on Saturday 12 April at 7pm. This is an opportunity to see
Teachers’ Choir) in a beautiful, intimate setting.
The wide-ranging programme includes Choral Classics from Mozart to Britten to Faure with featured performances by two young soloists, so there should be something to suit every musical taste.
The choir, led by musical director Georgina Hulse with keyboard accompaniment from Graham Wilkinson, rehearses every Thursday evening at St Mary’s Church, 7pm and 9pm and new singers are always wel-come. Tickets are £10, and can be bought on the door.
Sport
World Snooker Championship
19 April-5 May / Crucible Theatre www.cruciblesnooker.com
The most prestigious tournament in professional snooker is back with a bang this year. The World Championship returns with 32 of snooker’s best players competing in a
players on the planet go through a gruel-ling test of endurance and skill, all hoping to life snooker’s most famous and coveted trophy.
Theatre
Velma Celli: A Brief History of Drag
Join international, multi award-winning cabaret super-star Velma Celli for an evening of fabulous cabaret entertainment celebrating the most iconic drag moments in music, theatre, movies and popular culture.
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‘FROM THE CITY TO THE PEAKS’
A CELEBRATION OF SHEFFIELD AND THE PEAK DISTRICT THROUGH ART
27TH MARCH - 11TH MAY 2025
THE YARD GALLERY | LEAH'S YARD
Join us for an exhibition to showcase the work of local artists and makers, exploring the contrasting beauty of urban and rural landscapes.
From the striking architecture of Sheffield's city centre to the unique scenery of the Peak District, this exhibition captures the essence of two worlds through a diverse range of artistic styles and mediums.
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‘Habitat’ - more than the home of soft furnishings - sees artists explore a variety of
Habitat is a new mixed group show at Hillsborough’s Cupola Gallery, which runs from 15 March to 19 April.
Over 50 artists responded to the theme and have looked at human, animal and insect habitats. The exhibition brings together a diverse response.
From collections of ceramic sculptures, delicate miniature pieces made from organic materials. through to large scale paintings, textile hangings and relief works, jewellery, photography, printmaking and mixed media conceptual work, there is plenty to see and think about.
brutalist architecture, the isolation of urban environments and urban decay. These dispatches from the urban jungle come in many forms. From paintings showing the view from the twin towers to photographs taken in abandoned factories or even refuse
rescued from the streets and reconstructed into sculptural forms.
It’s not just the gritty settings of city life drawings of the intimate buttock impressions left on a sofa or a delicate aquatint of children perched on the windowsill of the family home or the delivery driver in his van; the more mundane habitats of everyday life or the hierarchies of corporate culture.
“The animal kingdom and our wilder environments are painted and drawn,
sculpted and embroidered across the exhibition,” said curator Graham Shapley.
“From the micro formations of algae and plant-life on discarded refuse to the bucolic sunny afternoons on the sandbanks of a river. Animals are given emotions or simply make us gaze in wonder at their majesty. The fragility of their habitats can be seen as well, the balance of the ecosystems rests in our hands.”
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1925-2025:
CENTENARY YEAR
Wadsley Scout group are celebrating their 100th anniversary. Rosie Brennan spoke to
he 150th (Wadsley Church) Scout Group started way back in March 1925. Although records covering is known that the 150th enjoy being part of the 150th Bugle Band. An active group that kids love to th provide fun and rafting in the Swiss Alps. adventure at the end of August in Hesley
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Residing at their current HQ on Worrall sections. There are two Beaver Colonies four Scout groups (ages 10-13) in addition to working closely with Hillsborough held for the last eight years. Looking back on the last century of the 150th people who believe in the scouts.” Getting ready to celebrate the huge alive.
earn learning credits for the Children’s that encourages and celebrates children and young people’s participation in a wide range of inspiring learning opportunities outside school hours. One credit is awarded for each hour of learning that takes place attended. th are
A camping trip to Kandersteg, Switzerland
Carol Wilson in the 1990s
Kudu horn
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Gerald Burgin (scout) and Paddy Bryan (leader)
group outside Wadsley Church, possibly 1925
Brownsea Island in Dorset. He published
people create bonds for life based on these shared experiences.”
outdoor activities and unique education pressures of traditional education.
Henry praises the 150th as an inclusive learning space that encourages children others outside of their typical school
and change to get to where it is today.
The face of Scouting was changed entirely in 1966 after Scouting headquarters a series of changes. One of which was to th resisted until it ended up as one of the last groups to
current Explorers). The group pioneered th has held a Cub Club every
years who has been excluded previously due to age restriction rules.
for inclusivity in the scouting world was groups to ensure provisions were in place
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history.
than we ever have been. I was in the Scouts
notable 150th
Scouts playing in the churchyard during his recovery period in a hospital near Wadsley. This eventually led to one of the th has ever
to his incredible technical ability and rewarding period.
of which are still in existence to this day. Paddy was decorated by the Scout Association with the Medal of Meritorious
The nature of Scouting itself was also introducing new sections ‘Explorer Scouts’
Marking such an incredible anniversary
Scouting despite experiencing illness.
150th trousers.
He was a patrol leader at the 150th 150th
second of those opening in Worrall that was so enjoyable that a second trip was 2022. The group continued to expand and quarter of the population of Vatican City. were fortunate enough to secure a grant th faces. The public.
undertook national service with the Scouts during the Second World War at Wadsley newspapers aloud and listening to the
unstable soldiers was no place for a boy of
1996 as the England Supporters Band. They
would not have been possible without the help of the 150th band.
and her husband Mick Wilson. The start
interested in the group and its legacy to in history to encourage young people to to do so (perhaps for another 100 years!).
Visit www.150th.org.uk for further information.
Summer camp kit layout (still done today)
New HQ opening 2000 (still used today)
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EASTER Boiler Service OFFER
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Westbourne pupils make an impact with food bank donations
donation to the Arbourthorne Community Fridge at Arbourthorne Community Primary School.
school have been bringing in food items which are then donated to community projects across the city.
Among them is Arbourthorne Community Fridge, which provides surplus food to families at Arbourthorne Community Primary School and in the neighbourhood at large.
headmaster Aidan Edmanson.
communities around them and try to make a positive impact in and made this latest collection such a great success.
building the strongest community links.”
Percy Pud spread donations
Steel City Striders have donated £7,000 from the 2024 Percy Pud 10k between two local hospitals, two local hospices, two cancer support charities, a mental health support charity and six local-to-the-race S6 community groups, schools and a church.
Over 100 Christmas puddings were donated by the club and Percy Pud runners to several local foodbanks. This year’s race (2025) is on Sunday 7 December.
VE Day 80th anniversary
To mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day, Karen Keady will be hosting a special charity event at Steamworks, 109-111 Randall Street, S2 4SJ on 13 September.
There will be a live band, DJ on the night to entertain the crowd, canapés and two-course dinner as well as a
£100,000 by the end of 2025.
Call Karen on 07792 332318 or email karenfox132@yahoo. co.uk
Acıbadem Kartal Hospital opens in Istanbul
Hospital, adding a new state-of-the-art facility to Istanbul’s healthcare landscape. It is the group’s 11th hospital in Istanbul and 25th worldwide.
in its architecture and advanced medical technology.
It is a general-purpose hospital offering a comprehensive range of medical services for all age groups, available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The facility boasts a robust infrastructure — (AI)-enhanced radiological imaging systems — built to meet diverse health needs with top-tier capabilities.
including six luxury suites — all with views of the Marmara Sea. It has cutting-edge surgical and diagnostic facilities, offers specialised maternity and women’s health services, child-friendly paediatric care and has an advanced gasteroenterology unit.
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ast month we turned our attention areas: Stocksbridge. The main picture showed a group of
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Alison (aka Gina!) and Helen have a friendship spanning 20 years and both have lived experience of caring for a loved one with dementia and the challenges associated with it.
They decided to raise awareness of those challenges and raise money to go to by holding an event at High Green WMC, Trust and the Master Cutlers 2025 challenge on dementia.
They approached many of the local businesses in High Green and Chapeltown and were astounded by the level of generosity shown, a HUGE thank you to all of those businesses. Also a HUGE thank
you to all the supporters at the Hospital Charities Trust (particularly Lauren who stepped in at the last moment), all of the performers who gave their time for free (Lady Bacardi, Shay Pesto, High Hopes) and friends and family who went above and beyond to help out, including all those customers of Gina’s in Hillsborough.
Together, Alison and Helen hope that they can keep the conversation on dementia going and encourage the development of much needed support in the community. Their aim is to hold a similar event each year, based on the success of this one.
For further info on this and the activities
Trust please contact: Helen/Alison (helencrampin@yahoo.co.uk) or Christina (christina.staniforth@shct.nhs.uk)
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Spice up your WARDROBE
Leap into April with fresh twists on classic staples, writes Rosie Brennan.
Denim, denim, denim
Tired of jeans and a t-shirt every day? Re-imagined denim is the perfect way to add a subtle twist to your wardrobe without compromising on comfort. Jackets, waistcoats and blouses are brilliant staples as the days get warmer, so why not make them standout?
A structured puffed-sleeve denim blouse, paired with a simple skirt, trousers, or even jeans if you’re going for denim-on-denim, can provide a simple, casual look with a fun little adaptation, for those wanting to spice up their wardrobes in a less bold way.
Denim waistcoats in all shapes, sizes and styles are becoming increasingly popular. Figure-hugging or loose, oversized
texture and layers to an otherwise standard ensemble. Feel free to mix up colour, tone and pattern in your choices.
A denim dress, long or shorter, paired with a simple boot or heel is a wonderful way to dress for the warmer weather while still maintaining an effortlessly elegant casual look. Contrast deep blues with pops of red or orange, and perhaps leopard print for a sprinkle of a trending, modern pattern. Tailor your denim, your way.
Dopamine dressing
Fashion that improves the wearer’s mood, commonly known as ‘dopamine dressing’ has increased in popularity, blossoming particularly in the spring/summer fashion season. Months of miserable weather is being pushed behind us, and so is the misery that comes with it. Britain is of course, still unpredictable, even in the springtime. So, if you can’t feel the sunshine, dress like it!
Gorgeous pastel yellows, pinks and greens perfectly complement one another for a classic casual daytime ensemble made to uplift your mood, and that of those around you.
Don’t shy away from bold colour and pattern: pick up contrasting colour wheel pieces like olive green and bright red accessories, royal blue and bold orange ensembles – the possibilities are endless.
Bonas blue denim embriodered quilted gilet, £78
Ribkoff jacket. Check out the latest ranges at New Image. www.new-image.co.uk
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Commanding presence
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Strong start to THE YEAR
Blundells Hillsborough are already outperforming the previous year.
hat can Blundells Hillsborough say about the start to 2025? Well, it’s been a strong start for them; 2025 continues to outperform 2024 already and last year was an excellent one for them, ending with an award for their Iam sold auction sales.
“Stamp Duty increases from 1 April doesn’t seem to stop new buyers and home movers in their tracks,” said branch manager, Dawn Leaman. “Property demand is very high, but the one thing that is for sure is a shortage of properties coming to market.”
Blundells Hillsborough are having a Big Open House promotion in May so are looking for customers who are wanting to market their properties with a focus to sell. They have a database of buyers looking to purchase in the area if you’re thinking about putting your house on the market. Dawn, supported by senior valuer Scott Jenkins and Countrywide Mortgage Services Broker, Abigail Hudson, leads a strong team, many of whom live locally and have good knowledge of the area and beyond. Together, they serve people
offering property for sale, seeking homes to buy or rent and offer everything from
The branch is one of the market leaders in the area and has been established for many years, becoming a well-known and trusted brand. Being part of the largest estate agency group in the UK (Countrywide Estate Agency owned by The Connels Group), they pride themselves on getting client’s properties in front of more people than any other agent.
“I’ve always said it’s not just about bricks and mortar,” added Dawn. “It’s about people and the journey they’re on. There’s often a very personal reason why people move house and we’re there to support you through every part of that process.
“We take great pride in the positive feedback received from our valued clients,
In 2024, Blundells Hillsborough introduced a new way to buy and sell properties - Modern Method of Auction. This provided customers with speed and
and was also accessible to those buying with a mortgage rather than just cash buyers.
Modern Method of Auction is not just limited to dilapidated or vacant properties; Blundells Hillsborough has seen all types of properties being sold this way, from terraced houses right up to high-end detached properties.
Feeling part of the community is also important to Blundells Hillsborough and these links are further strengthened with the sponsorship of local football team, Wisewood Juniors FC – they can be seen most weekends cheering the boys on.
Call Blundells Hillsborough now to book a free no obligation Market Appraisal 0114 232 3246 or e mail hillsborough@ blundells.com, or visit the website www.blundells.com/branch/estate-agents/ hillsborough
