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THE QUALITY MAGAZINE FOR NORTH SHEFFIELD

THE HOME FRONT

Shaken not stirred Stylish cocktails to try at home

In the frame

The best sunglasses for summer

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Out and about Discover the best the region has to offer this summer See page 58 AUGUST 2020

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We at KILLIS wish you all GOOD HEALTH

KEEP CORONA VIRUS OUT OF YOUR HOME CLEAN MORE OFTEN! Killis will help you all the way!

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WE SERVICE, REPAIR AND CARRY SPARES FOR ALL MAKES OF CLEANING MACHINES FOR ALL YOUR DOMESTIC, COMMERCIAL & INDUSTRIAL CLEANING NEEDS No need to go online! Killi’s will give you the best personal service – with a smile!

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CONTENTS

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Learn how to create your own cocktails at home

8 Home & Garden

46 Accessories

Planning an excursion? Up your picnic game with these stylish outdoor essentials

These stylish sunglasses are perfect for summer sun

16 The Home Front

50 Beauty

From property buying to a home makeover, you’ll find everything you need with these local businesses and services

Summer hair is every bit as important as summer skin. These products and accessories will give it the attention it deserves

36 Bits & Pieces

56 Shaken and stirred

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

42 Fashion

Whether you’re dressing up or dressing down, our local boutiques have plenty of summer inspiration

62 Motoring

Our friends are electric... Richard Abbey looks at new offerings from Ford and Fiat

Create your own concoctions at home with ease thanks to expert advice from some of the region’s finest mixologists

58 Take a grand tour

There’s a world out there waiting to be discovered. Whether you’re planning a day trip or a short break, our region is filled with lots of things to see and do

PROMOTIONS: 33 PA Jewellery 45 G&M Healthcare 55 Vito’s

FRONT COVER: Get out and about and explore your local area. See page 58 Image courtesy Karen Frenkel

For all advertising enquiries please call 0114 250 6300 or contact: Sam Warsop: sam.warsop@rmcmedia.co.uk / Mandy Ogle: mandy.ogle@rmcmedia.co.uk EXECUTIVE EDITOR Richard Abbey DESIGN Dan Wray PUBLISHING MANAGERS Sam Warsop, Mandy Ogle DISTRIBUTION MANAGER Chris Clayton ACCOUNTS Paul Barrett Published by: RMC Media, Second Floor, Number 40, Little London Road, Sheffield, S8 0UH Tel: 0114 250 6300. Email: info@rmcmedia.co.uk. Website: www.rmcmedia.co.uk Not connected with any other company or group. Printed by Buxton Press, Buxton, Derbyshire. www.buxtonpress.com The publisher takes no responsibility whatsoever for the safe keeping or return of unsolicited manuscripts, photographs or other material. Any submitted material should be accompanied by an SAE. All material is the copyright of the RMC Media and is not to be reproduced without permission. The placing of an order for the insertion of an advertisement in this publication shall amount to an acceptance of our terms and conditions, copies of which are available on request.

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Our showroom is now open by appointment only.

Following the government guidelines all our employees will be provided with personal protective equipment and keeping the recommended 2m apart.

CRAFTSMAN OF EXCELLENCE DESIGNERS & MAKERS OF BESPOKE FURNITURE ESTABLISHED 40 YEARS.

DAVID J. MARTIN 210 Springvale Road, Walkley, Sheffield S6 3NU Monday to Friday 8am - 5.00pm, Saturday by appointment only Telephone: 0114 268 6718 www.david-j-martin.co.uk

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MAKERS OF BESPOKE KITCHENS, BEDROOMS, BATHROOMS, OFFICES & STUDIES AND ANY INDIVIDUAL ITEM OF FURNITURE. BEAUTIFUL WOODWORK DESIGNED TO LAST. FULL CONSULTATIONS. FULL PROJECT MANAGEMENT UNDERTAKEN.

DAVID J. MARTIN 210 Springvale Road, Walkley, Sheffield S6 3NU Monday to Friday 8am - 5.00pm, Saturday by appointment only Telephone: 0114 268 6718 www.david-j-martin.co.uk

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HOME & GARDEN

Upgrade your outdoor dining experience by bringing a fresh botanical look to the table with ProCook’s bamboo picnic range.

24-piece bamboo outdoor tableware set includes eight dinner plates, bowls and tumblers, £44.

ProCook.com

Day tripper PLANNING AN EXCURSION? UP YOUR PICNIC GAME WITH THESE STYLISH OUTDOOR ESSENTIALS. ow that summer is here, we’re all thinking about long walks outside and picnics in the park.

From luxurious picnic baskets to woollen blankets, we’ve put together our favourite products that will make your outdoor experience even greater.

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Herringbone picnic hamper for four includes waterproof-backed picnic blanket, stainless steel cutlery, plates, wine goblets, napkins and utensils. www.vonhaus.com

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If you really want to make a statement these outdoor lights from Lights4Fun will give your outdoor picnic/event the wow factor. www.lights4fun.co.uk

The Fleur de Sel blue lantern from Beau Monde is a skilful hand woven pastel blue rattan and bamboo lantern with a genuine leather handle and inner aqua glass holder, £95.95. www.beaumonde.co.uk

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HOME & GARDEN

This stylish set of barbecue tools includes a twopronged fork, spatula, basting brush and tongs. £29.95 from www.annabeljames.co.uk

Garden Trading outdoor barbecues come in a bucket or bowl variety. www.gardentrading.co.uk

Cook on the go with this RS Barcelona Mon Oncle barbecue £273. www.nest.co.uk

Kreafunk aGlow bluetooth speaker with wireless charging £129. www.cuckooland.com

Sturdy, fold-out table with classic board games for all the family. Make your markers from pebbles or conkers and explore the board at home or on holidays. £50 from Regatta. www.regatta.com www.rmcmedia.co.uk 9

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HOME & GARDEN

This Marvo malamine tiffin box is a treat for outdoor dining – just pack up your picnic in the seperate compartments and go, £15. www.made.com

The Gozney Roccbox is a restaurant-grade portable outdoor pizza oven, reaching an incredible 500°C. It comes complete with a gas burner for maximum convenience and minimum down time. Simply hook up to a standard Propane LPG patio gas bottle and cook restaurant quality pizza all day. £399 from www.gozney.com

British-made, these pure new wool waterproof blankets come in 12 different colours and will make your picnics comfy, dry and stylish! Each rug is large enough and ideal for several adults, but rolls up into an easy-to-carry bundle with a slim elegant strap that can hook onto your backpack or bike for a day out. £125 from www.heating-and-plumbing.com

Relax on the go with this ‘Islabomba’picnic chair, £45, from Amara. www.amara.com

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Give your picnic some Ibiza vibes with this sunset disco picnic set £15 from George at Home. direct.asda.com

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HOME & GARDEN

Lotus Grill BBQ in orange, includes carry bag, lighter gel and 1kg bag of charcoal. German-designed and engineered, the grill uses 90 per cent less charcoal to cook the perfect meal and its ready to go in 3-4 minutes. £150 from www.cuckooland.com

Wilko blue stripe family cooler, £8. www.wilko.co.uk

The perfect partner for any party, big or small, this ingenious Wine Multi Tool from Pretty Useful Tools includes a corkscrew, double hinged lever, foil cutter, silicon bottle stopper and bottle opener. £12 from store.wildandwolf.co.uk

Freebird is the perfect cooler table for your garden, kitchen or camping adventures. Its smaller size means it’s easy to move around. Fill it with ice and keep food and drink cold in the van/car while enroute to your destination. Outside Gang exhibiting at www.topdrawer.co.uk

This beautifully designed enamel mug from the Folklore collection is perfect for home or outdoor use. £10.95 from www.annabeljames.co.uk

Plan the perfect picnic with Next. www.next.co.uk

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FREE LOCAL DELIVERY WE DELIVER IN SHEFFIELD, BARNSLEY & ROTHERHAM Please browse our on line shop www.johncrawshaws.co.uk and add your items to the cart, all orders over £25 are delivered absolutely FREE - or you can place your order over the phone.

BBQ packs from £25 and JC’s Bargain Quality meat pack range.

Award Winning High Class Family Butcher

While visiting Fox Valley Shopping Centre come and get a free snack or drink when you purchase any sandwich, panni or meal from our new SEVEN HILLS DELI during the month of August.

Also at Fox Valley Shopping Centre we have SEVEN HILLS GRILL serving hot food and drinks throughout the day.

JOHN CRAWSHAW CHAPELTOWN IS NOW OPEN CLICK & COLLECT

CLICK & COLLECT ONLINE 24/7

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Click and collect shopping is now available from our Fox Valley, Chapeltown and Hillsborough shops, so now you can plan your menu from the comfort of your own home and pick it up when convenient for you. Browse the great range of products in our click and collect section, pick out what you want to buy and add to your basket.

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Seven Hills Meat is sourced from local farms within 30 miles of our shops.

All cuts are personally selected so our customers get the best local produce.

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YOUR LOCAL S6 GAS ENGINEER BOILER INSTALLATION FROM £1400

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Swift Gas, your local gas and central heating engineers.

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

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

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HOME FRONT

The Home Front FROM PROPERTY BUYING TO A HOME MAKEOVER, YOU’LL FINDEVERYTHING YOU NEED WITH THESE LOCAL BUSINESSES AND SERVICES.

AC Bathrooms

Hunters

Conveniently situated in the centre of Sheffield, just off Rutland Road, AC Bathrooms have quickly established themselves as a premier destination for bathrooms in South Yorkshire, with plenty of ideas on displays, knowledgeable staff and exceptionally good prices, plus some amazing manager’s specials. The showroom includes many displays from leading suppliers and space-saving ideas for en-suites and cloakrooms.

They also have a great collection of walk-in showers and enclosures.

The friendly sales team will be happy to spend time with you to carefully understand your requirements, and talk you through products and ideas that suit your taste and budget.

Whether you’re letting, buying or selling your home, it can be one of the biggest decisions you have to make in life, and it really is worth putting in the effort to make sure you get it right.

The family run team at Hunters, Hillsborough are on hand to help; to ultimately make your move as swift and smooth as possible, and have been making great strides in the local market over the past three and a half years.

Since first opening their doors in mid-2016, the team has predominately remained unchanged; a common theme across Hunters’ sister branches at Crookes and Woodseats. It is this dedication to home-grown continuity, coupled with the constant improvements made nationally, that ensures Hunters’ can provide you – whatever your needs – with the very best customer experience in the property world.

Unit 6, Rutland Way, Sheffield, S3 8DG Tel: 0114 276 9642 / www.acbathroomsandheating.com

1 Middlewood Road, Hillsborough, Sheffield, S6 4GU Tel: 0114 242 4260 / www.hunters.com

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PJ Naylor

Carracks Carracks Wallpaper & Paint in Crookes is a family business that truly has stood the test of time. The business has been on the same spot since Ben and Joan Carrack started it in 1947.

Current owner Simon Bradbury worked with John for 15 years and bought the business four years ago.

Simon has a wealth of knowledge in the industry, supplying trade and the general public, and continues to give the same good, old-fashioned friendly service and wide range of paints and wallpapers.

It may look like a modestly sized shop from the outside but, as two terraced houses put together with many nooks and crannies, it has a huge selection of products under one roof.

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

Sheffield Glazing With more than 30 years’ experience in the industry, Sheffield Glazing’s owner Graham Warsop certainly knows his stuff when it comes to all things glazing. Having worked on both the manufacturing and installation sides of the business – and now specialising in installation – he knows this industry inside out and is proud to offer fantastic products at very reasonable prices.

The Pilkington KS glass sealed units that Graham fits as standard are filled with argon gas and manufactured to BSI standard so you have the peace of mind that your new glass has been rigorously tested and is highly energy efficient.

Sheffield Glazing can offer an affordable option for new double glazing that will instantly improve the energy efficiency of your home without breaking the bank. As well as replacing the glass in windows, Graham also carries out repairs on any type of frame and any aspect of glazing, including the glass in conservatory roofs and patio door units – and he does it all to the highest standards.

Middle Lane, Grenoside, S35 Tel: 0114 418 8939 / Mobile: 07968 957938 Email: grahamwarsop@sky.com

Trouble with your home’s exterior is a pain at any time of year, but at a time when we’re home all day, every day, it could be disastrous.

Thankfully, P.J. Naylor, based in Bradfield S6, are still hard at work doing repairs and maintenance. They carry out all domestic work, including: • Pointing to brick and stonework • Chimney repairs • Guttering – renew or repair • Fall pipes etc...

• General external repairs “We are still very much at work,” say P.J. Naylor. “We are complying with government guidelines and self distancing.

We are also operating site visits with free advice on all roofing enquiries, of any size. No job is too small!”

For a free quotation and advice call Paul Naylor on Tel: 0114 285 1814 Mobile: 07776 093437.

Hearth & 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 offer an unsurpassed collection of over 50 modern fireplaces that can be customised to your interior - 30 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.

351-353 London Road, Sheffield, S2 4NG Tel: 0114 255 9688 / Email: office@fireplaces-in-sheffield.co.uk www.fireplaces-in-sheffield.co.uk

M.Gray Electrical M.Gray Electrical is available for all domestic electrical installations, including full and part rewires, kitchen and bathroom alterations, consumer units, landscapting lighting, testing and fault finding, maintenance, smoke detectors, heating controls and periodic reports.

They are fully insured and are available on call 24 hours a day.

Work has recently been carried out for Bradfield Parish Council and Stocksbridge Town Council.

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Roca, Grohe, Ideal Standard, Tavistock, Laufen and many more major brands…

Unit 6, Rutland Way, Sheffield S3 8DG | E: am@acbathroomsandheating.com

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Unit 6, Rutland Way, Sheffield S3 8DG | E: am@acbathroomsandheating.com

Telephone: 0114 276 9642 www.acbathroomsandheating.com

FREE NEXT DAY DELIVERY • OPEN 6 DAYS

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R B Allan & Sons 25 Years Experience

WE LOOK AFTER YOUR PROJECT FROM START TO SATISFIED COMPLETION!

ALL ASPECTS OF BUILDING WORK • All aspects of Roofing • Flat roofing specialists • Fascias & guttering • Aluminium Seamless Guttering • Brick pointing & cleaning • Renovations & refurbishments • Driveways & paving • uPVC windows, doors & conservatories • Plastering & damp proofing • Property maintenance & repairs

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RELIABLE PROFESSIONAL & COMPETITIVE SINCE 1968

We know how important good service and craftsmanship is, that is why we only supply and install the highest quality and most energy efficient products available.

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Unit 2d, Shortwood Court, Shortwood Business Park, Hoyland, Barnsley, S74 9LH

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P.J.NAYLOR PROPERTY REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE

All domestic works carried out including: • Pointing to brick & stonework • Chimney repairs • Guttering - renew or repair • Fall pipes etc…

GENERAL EXTERNAL REPAIRS NO JOB TOO SMALL • BASED IN BRADFIELD

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Tel: 0114 285 1814 Mob: 0777 609 4347

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TEL: 01142 325 325 Glass House, Niagara Road, Hillsborough, Sheffield S6 1LU email: geoff.countyglazing@yahoo.co.uk

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EXPERIENCE • QUALITY • RELIABILITY

WINDOWS • DOORS

CONSERVATORIES EXTENSIONS • GARAGE DOORS

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HOME FRONT

Pro Property

Deepcar Home Improvements For over 42 years, 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.

Deepcar Home Improvements offer a long list of products and services to their customers. 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; and they’ll make sure that whatever you choose, it’s perfectly fitted.

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.

247 Manchester Road, Deepcar, Sheffield, S36 2RA Tel: 0114 288 5898 / Find them on Facebook: @windowsdoorss

Moonlight Textiles Moonlight are rejoicing in being able to welcome you all back to their Abbeydale Road Showroom after over three months in ‘lock down’. Now could be the time to change those tired old curtains and blinds that you have been staring at since the end of March.

Moonlight have been specialising in made to measure soft furnishings, curtains and blinds for over 35 years and have an amazing choice of fabrics that can be skilfully converted into window dressings by their own in-house experienced seamstresses.

Moonlight’s large showroom displays a vast range of fabrics and designs including the distinguished well-known brands but also the up-and-coming not so well-known manufacturers where quality and value for money fabrics have proven to be extremely popular.

If you need a little help, not only do Moonlight offer a home measure and advisory service, their in-house team of fitters will professionally install your order to the highest of standards. For curtains, blinds, tracks and poles, they are definitely worth a visit. Hand sanitiser and disposable gloves provided!

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From a dripping tap to a full home renovation, Pro Property do it all.

Pro Property is a family-run business, which has been established since 2003 and continues to go from strength to strength.They have 18 quality, experienced tradesmen who can cover almost every aspect of home maintenance.

In these difficult, credit crunch times, more than ever, it is important to get work done in your home right first time. Pro Property offer: • Quality service like it used to be.

• Many satisfied customers.

• Fully insured.

• Reliable and clean up after themselves.

• Why waste time and money on unskilled and unqualified labour.

• Over 25 years experience providing excellence.

69 Middlewood Road, Hillsborough, Sheffield, S6 4GX Tel: 0114 233 7766 / www.propropertyltd.co.uk

Healthbeds Smeaton Brothers and Healthbeds have been helping people enjoy a healthier night’s sleep for over one hundred years.

By combining state of the art technology with traditional craftsmanship we are able to produce high quality, individually made beds using only the finest materials helping our customers get the best night’s sleep they’ve ever had.

Choose a natural, traditional bed from the Smeaton range or select Healthbeds for hypoallergenic and temperature regulating fillings.

Kingsforth Road,Thurcroft Industrial Estate, Rotherham, S66 9HU Tel: 01709 550602 www.heatlhbeds.co.uk

Plumbrite Dean is a local, fast plumber with no callout fee. In times of emergency he promises to be with you within the hour and can his services include leaks and burst pipes, bathroom installations, supply and repair of showers, cylinders, hot water, cold water, toilets, taps, tanks, ball valves, radiators, pumps… everything including the kitchen sink.

38 Mellor Lea Farm Drive, Ecclesfield, Sheffield, S35 9TZ Tel: 07949 869348

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Vision Windows

Barkers Furniture

A window or door is not only functional, but it can be stylish too. A subtle change in design from your existing window or door can result in more practicality, better looks and enhanced energy efficiency.Vision Trade Frames have been supplying the trade for over 20 years and offer ten-year manufacturers guarantee.

Operating from a dedicated PVCu window and door factory in Sheffield,Vision fabricate Kömmerling PVCu windows and doors and Solidor Composite Doors nationwide delivery from a five-day turnaround.

They offer comprehensive support for our network of PVCu installers, including technical and onsite support.

As we start to ease out of these unprecedented times, there has been a big shift towards ‘staying at home’ and ‘home décor’. Furniture sales have seen a rise as customers have spent time decorating at home during lockdown, holidays being cancelled and the extra cash is being spent on upgrading interiors and exteriors of our homes. This is certainly the vibe Barkers are getting.

For the first time ever, on trend is no longer considered ‘trendy’, customers are now personalising individual furniture choices ,teaming them with antiques and new designs, mixing different metal and wood tones and then using geometrics along with high-end luxury fabrics.

Colour schemes are still very neutral with greys and natural tones providing a backdrop for gentle pastel colours and forest greens to take centre stage.

Corner sofas will continue to impress, team this with an ultimate designed swivel chair and you are bound to impress.

Bamburgh House, Cuthbert Bank Road, Sheffield S6 2HP Tel: 0114 231 3133 / www.vision-windows.com

39 Burton Street, Hillsborough, Sheffield, S6 2HH Tel: 0114 233 2222 / www.barkersfurniture.com

Tufts Ltd has been in Hillsborough Barracks now for almost 25 years, recently relocating to the shop opposite due to rain water damage.

Tufts enjoy serving returning and new customers. They offer a comprehensive range of carpets, vinyls and wood plank laminates together with all accessories and services you need. Prices range from £4.53 sq m to £48 sq m.

Tufts offer sample loan, estimating, and a professional fitting service. Most of the Tufts team have been with the company for 25 years and offer an honest, knowledgeable, friendly bespoke service.

JK Fencing Whether your outdoor area is a rambling garden with little or no structure or a small yard that would benefit from a make-over, 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.

Their use of quality products, with an ever growing choice of mediums available, can help achieve a low maintenance, high impact outdoor space – from turfing and paving, to resin bound aggregate, artificial turfing and composite decking pads.

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.

Old Rolling Mill, Langsett Road South, Oughtibridge Sheffield, S35 0GZ Tel: 0114 286 3886 / www.jkfencing.co.uk

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1 Learoyd Way, Hillsborough, Sheffield, S6 2LR Tel: 0114 234 2202 / www.tuftscarpets.co.uk

County Glazing Hillsborough-based County Glazing undertake all types of glazing work for commercial and domestic customers and are suppliers of uPVC. Free quotations are available on request.

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

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Indian Stone Paving, Walling and Circles, Block Paving, Decorative Aggregates and Jointing Compounds for that perfect finish.

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

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Following the government guidelines we will be keeping the 2m apart and all our employees will be provided with personal protective equipment.

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PROMOTION

Hidden treasures SORTING THROUGH YOUR OLD JEWELLERY CAN REAP REWARDS, SAY THE EXPERTS AT PA JEWELLERY. any of us have been spending a lot more time at home over the last few months and have had opportunity to do some of those jobs we never get around to. This may include sorting through your jewellery box.

It can be surprising how many pieces of jewellery we accumulate over the years; birthday gifts, family heirlooms, holiday souvenirs. When having a clearout it is not unusual to discover odd earrings, broken chains or pieces you no longer wear hiding away. Although these may seem like ‘rubbish’ you may be pleased to learn how much they are worth, so it is worth checking with a jeweller before throwing them away.

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Repair Sometimes items are stored away because they are broken or no longer fit. Often these problems can be quite easily rectified in our workshop; a favourite ring could be resized and enjoyed again, or broken chain repaired.

Remodel We can often re-use your precious metal or gemstones to make a new piece of jewellery, a popular option with those who have inherited jewellery or have sentimental pieces that have worn out over time. This could mean setting a treasured diamond into a new mount or melting some family gold to create a wedding band with a personal touch.

Our jewellers can advise you on what is

possible and work with you on design ideas. In addition to being a fantastic way of maintaining sentiment this can often (although not always) save you money when compared to the cost of buying a similar piece.

Part exchange You might want a new watch or piece of jewellery that can’t be made using your existing materials. In this instance you could choose to part exchange your old jewellery or watch against the cost of the new.You will normally receive a higher offer for your items if you do this. Even if you are not sure what you want yet, we can put the value on a gift card to spend with us later.

Sell for cash If you aren’t looking for anything new you can still sell your unwanted jewellery for cash.You may be surprised by how much it is worth. Gold reached its highest ever price during lockdown so there’s never been a better time to sell.

To help us keep our customers and employees safe and maintain distancing in the showroom you currently need to make an appointment to visit.You can do this by calling 0114 266 9253.

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Tufts Carpet Specialists Established 1996

Tufts Carpet Specialists are a well known carpet and flooring company in Hillsborough.

We boast a superb reputation from supplying and fitting exquisite flooring at competitive prices.

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Family business established for over 30 years • Large range of stoves, fires and fireplaces • Installation team available • Bespoke stone and marble mantles • Fireplace accessories

351-353 London Road, Sheffield S2 4NG 0114 255 9688 Open: Mon-Thurs and Sat 9.30am-5pm

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

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BITS & PIECES

Life through lockdown Ecclessfield Parish Archive is welcoming public submissions to its new collection, Life Through Lockdown.

We all know we have been living through an historical event since lockdown commenced at the end of March due to the Coronavirus.

People will look back on this for generations to come, so Ecclesfield Parish Archives are putting together a collection of photographs, videos, and other media to document such a momentous time.

They are hoping to curate a really diverse collection showing all aspects of ‘life through lockdown’ from the empty streets and empty supermarket shelves to more social photographs showing families surviving life in lockdown, homeschooling, socially distant street parties and anything else which will give generations of the future a real feel for what life was like during the pandemic.

If you have anything you would like to contribute or for more information, please email please contact Ecclesfield Parish Council’s Community Coordinator, and archive curator Emma Mainwaring – emmamainwaring@ecclefield-pc.gov.uk

Volunteer Peter hits all the right notes Music lover Peter Bower is hitting all the right notes as he volunteers for St Luke’s Hospice.

Peter, who lives in Oughtibridge, is part of the team supporting the St Luke’s retail team, preparing items for sale on the charity’s hugely popular eBay platform.

His love of music – he plays the guitar – made him the ideal person to specialise in the many musical instruments that are donated.

And even though he would normally be based the St Luke’s Donation Centre, near Meadowhall, Peter has been able to continue his support from home during lockdown.

“I tend to specialise in musical instruments, especially guitars, identifying the makes and then making any repairs and making sure they are playable,” he explained.

“I think the reason we get so many guitars is that people pick them up thinking they want to learn then decide they don’t want to play any more.”

Other instruments that come Peter’s way include everything from violins and cellos to African drums, a zither and even an Australian didgeridoo!

For a chat about St Luke’s volunteering opportunities call 0114 235 7542 or visit www.stlukeshospice.org.uk/volunteer for more information.

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100 years of golf Tinsley Park Golf Course recently celebrated its 100th birthday.

The municipal course, which is managed by the health and wellbeing charity, Sheffield City Trust opened the first nine holes of the course on 17 July 1920, with an additional nine holes being added later.

The official opening ceremony included an exhibition match between George Duncan (Open Champion), James Braid, J H Taylor and Abe Mitchell, was well attended with many council officials amongst the guests, including; Sir William Clegg, Alderman Cattell; Mr T W Quine and Captain Fred Banning.

The full 18-hole course was officially opened on 23 April 1921, costing £12,000 to build. 560 people paid for admission on the day of the exhibition game and with members and invited guests, close to 1,000 spectators witnessed the day’s play.

Andrew Snelling, Sheffield City Trust Chief Executive, said: “Our leisure and entertainment facilities are a well-established part of life in Sheffield and over the years we’ve seen them evolve along with the needs of our residents.

“Everyone is welcome through the doors, at all our venues, and we’re looking forward to when we can reopen more of our much-loved facilities to local people once again.

The course remains open and is operating in a Covid-safe manner. As a result of the coronavirus outbreak, the Trust has made some changes to how the game will be played. This will ensure the safety of members players and colleagues and help prevent the spread of coronavirus. To find out more about how Tinsley Park Golf Course is operating click here: https://www.siv.org.uk/golf-faqs

Rare cognac up for sale A 152-year-old brandy, still in a good drinkable condition, is available from a Sheffield-based private seller.

Visitors to the BBC website may have read a recent story about a rare bottle of cognac – dating to 1762 – selling at auction for £118,000. The vintage Gautier bottle – one of only three left in the world – was purchased by a private collector in Asia. Not quite of the same vintage but almost as historic is a bottle of 1868 Cordon Bleu cognac.

The original label shows that is was sold by Hay & Son, wine merchants of Sheffield. It isn’t as old as the Gautier but it’s a fraction of the price.

Sixer will pass on details of any interested party. Email martin.edwards@rmcmedia.co.uk.

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Business as usual It’s been ‘business as usual’ for Bumfords during the Covid pandemic. They have continued to offer essential works, including boiler repairs and solving plumbing problems.

Bumfords are now able to offer installation services, including boiler and air conditioning installs. All staff adhere to strict Covd and health and safety guidelines, social distancing and wear full PPE. To find out more, call 01226 749300 or visit www.bumfords.com

Queen of clutter A UK not-for-profit organisation which helps individuals to cope with overcoming chaos caused by amassing excessive amounts of clutter is launching a new operation to support people affected by hoarding behaviours across Northern England, after it was identified that South Yorkshire was identified as needing more support with addressing the complexities of hoarding.

Hoarding Disorders UK (North) has based itself in Sheffield, with S6 businesswoman Heather Tingle as a director. In her new role, Heather from Untangled by Tingle, along with Rebecca Chauhan from Clutter Cleared and Jo Cavalot from Dottymow, will be responsible for building and developing a range of specialist support groups, offering training to organisations who work with people with clutter issues and offering one-to-one help and training to individuals affected by problems associated with amassing excessive amounts of stuff.

Heather a member of the Association of Professional Declutterers and Organisers (APDO) met with Rebecca and Jo earlier this year and they collectively decided that South Yorkshire needed a Community Interest Company to support clients with hoarding disorder and to raise awareness.

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?

To find out see next month’s Sixer or follow @SlatersAerials on Twitter – the answer will be revealed at the end of each month.

Last month Simon was in Rudyard Road. Where do you think he is this month?

Join Roundabout at the 2021 London Marathon Dust off those running shoes and get back in training as South Yorkshire youth homelessness charity Roundabout joins the start line for the 2021 Virgin Money London Marathon.

Roundabout has been awarded a coveted charity place in the world famous sporting event, which is scheduled to take place in the capital on Sunday 25 April. And runners are now being invited to put their names forward to be in with a chance of representing the charity on the big day.

“The past few months have been very tough for us as our programme of fundraising events has been put on hold as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic,” said Roundabout chief executive Ben Keegan.

“To have been awarded a place at the 2021 London Marathon is very exciting and important for us and we’re looking for someone who will commit to fundraising as much as they can.

“If successful, you will be raising vital funds for your local youth homeless charity, where we are committed to helping some of South Yorkshire’s most vulnerable young people.”

To express interest, simply visit the Roundabout website – roundabouthomeless.org/event/london-marathon-2021 – and fill in the interest form with as much detail as possible.

Closing date for all entries is Friday 7 August.

Happy customer Word of mouth recommendations are vital to any business, none more so than in the building trade. A happy customer was effusive in their praise for recent work carried out by Flint Construction: “Rich, Dave and their whole team did a fantastic job of renovating and transforming our house.They built a rear extension, front extension and outdoor space as well as carrying out lots of internal modifications for a very fair price.

“The whole process was easy, from talking with them about ideas to the attention to detail in the finishing touches; there was good communication and the hitches and changes (which are inevitable in any building work) were all sorted out quickly.

“The work was done to a very high standard – each person in the team is obviously skilled but also very friendly, and we were impressed with their work rate, politeness and enthusiasm. It was actually pretty sad when they left as they felt like part of the family!

“There was a very good attention to the finish quality – and time was taken to achieve this. The team were tidy and respectful of our house too.

“We’ve renovated a house before – so have some experience of building companies. This was by far our best experience to date. We would recommend without hesitation and will be using them for future projects on this house.”

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FASHION

Luis Civit occasionwear in store at Blanc Occasions, 177 Chatsworth Road, Chesterfield, S40 2BA. Tel: 01246 76722. www.blancouture.co.uk

Jospeh Ribkoff spring/summer collections available at Izzi of Baslow, Radcliffe House, Cock Hill, Baslow DE45 1SR. Tel: 01246 582500. www.izziofbaslow.com

Seasonal style WHETHER YOU’RE DRESSING UP OR DRESSING DOWN, OUR LOCAL BOUTIQUES HAVE PLENTY OF SUMMER INSPIRATION.

Loake Lymington dark brown boat shoe. The Secret Shoe Box, 145 West Street, Sheffield, S1 4EW. Tel: 0114 273 7931. www.thesecretshoebox.co.uk

Turtledove AOP bunny dress, £18, and Turtledove mouse face tshirt £14. From b. biscuit, 77 Junction Road, Hunters Bar, Sheffield, S11 8XA. Tel: 0114 266 1221. www.bbiscuit.co.uk 42 www.rmcmedia.co.uk

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FASHION

Barker ‘Grant’ navy/classic blue calf brogue. Charles Brooks Shoes, 241 Fulwood Road, Sheffield, S10 3BA. Tel: 0114 268 0590. www.charlesbrooksshoes.co.uk

John Smedley – one of many brands available at Arnold & Co, 474 Ecclesall Road, Sheffield, S11 8PX. www.arnoldandco.store

Condici occasionwear.

Available at New Image, 227 Middlewood Road, Sheffield, S6 4HD. Tel: 0114 234 4880. www.new-image.co.uk

Find Lise Charmel in store at Lace of Bakewell, Orme Court, Granby Road, Bakewell DE45 1ES. Tel: 01629 814933. www.lacebakewell.co.uk

Riani and Just White collections now in store at Sister, 409 Ecclesall Road, Sheffield, S11 8PG. Tel: 0114 267 1330. www.sisteronline.co.uk www.rmcmedia.co.uk 43

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We’re back open!

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

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

All beds recently re tubed with the industry leading tubes.

We have also replaced the bulbs and reduced the price for an August promotion on the powerful Matrix Mega Bed*, so why not take advantage of the offer and try out this amazing sun bed at the reduced rate and see how it enhances your tan. *Note: the Matrix sun bed is by design a powerful high pressure bed and should only be used once a good base tan has been established.

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PROMOTION

What is Medisculpt therapy?

G&M HEALTHCARE’S DR GRACE HULA EXPLAINS THE BENEFITS TO THEIR WEIGHT LOSS PROGRAMME. ediSculpt Therapy is a nonsurgical weight loss program used to improve weight loss, obesity and some chronic medical conditions like type 2 diabetes mellitus, high cholesterol, hypertension and sleep apnoea.

Medisculpt Therapy comprises of three main components; the diet, which is based on high protein foods with low carbohydrate and low fat contents and two body contouring treatments, LPG Endermologie and Vanquish Me or Exilis Elite machines.

The body contouring treatment LPG Endermologie is used for skin tightening in order to prevent the development of loose and sagging skin during and after the rapid weight loss. The second body contouring machine is a radio frequency machine for body fat reduction.

G&M Healthcare has two machines – either the Exilis Elite or the Vanquish Machine – and the choice of which machine to use depends on the treatment package and area of the body requiring treatment. The radio frequency machines result in a significant fat reduction in targeted areas like the tummy, thighs or arms. These treatments are carried out weekly by fully trained therapists and last about 30-40 minutes each. In total you need about 75-90 minutes per week for your treatments.

Weight loss with MediSculpt Therapy is safe, efficient and rapid. The weight loss progress is constantly monitored by a qualified GP and fully trained therapists who check weight loss progress, blood pressure, body fat content, metabolic rates and do blood tests on a regular basis. With regard to the results, G&M know from experience that a female patient will typically lose one stone a month and a male patient will typically lose one to one and a half stones.

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Anne Kay lost over 4-and-ahalf stones after following the Medisculpt Therapy programme

MediSculpt Therapy consists of six phases, which deliver amazing, safe, efficient and sustainable weight loss.

During phase one of MediSculpt Therapy the diet comprises of five meals and one snack a day. Protein foods are filling, hence patients don’t feel hungry.

To supplement the diet some fruit and vegetables are also allowed on the diet.

The vegetables can be boiled, steamed, roasted, grilled or stir-fried. Herbs and spices can be added to increase flavour.

G&M Healthcare do metabolic tests to check your rates and also provide supplements to ensure you don’t lack in essential minerals like magnesium, potassium, sodium chloride, calcium and trace minerals.You need to fast for at least four hours before your metabolic test or initial blood test.

Once the phase one target is achieved after losing about 70 per cent of your target weight, patients move onto phase two of the diet where normal foods, like weighed amounts of chicken, meat, fish and dairy like eggs, are introduced. Once 90 per cent of your target weight loss is achieved, patients are weaned to measured amounts of normal eating on phase three. Thereafter phases four to six are stabilisation phases to ensure that optimum weaning off from the diet is achieved without putting on back the weight you have lost on.

Once you have achieved your stabilisation, G&M Healthcare has a lifelong maintenance programme where they offer six weekly follow-ups for review by a therapist who measures your weight and body fat composition. Follow up is then three to six-monthly for one year or as required thereafter.

Cost of the program depends on the package you choose.There are three price packages – basic, standard and deluxe. All packages consist of your consultation fee (£100) and blood test fee (£100) followed by the package fees. Supplement prices are £50/month but vary depending on the package you choose.

The basic package is £125/week for only food. The standard package is £250/week for food and body contouring treatments with LPG Endermologie and Vanquish or Exilis Elite.

The deluxe package is £300/week and includes food, body contouring treatments, supplements, four weekly reviews and blood tests.

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Step out of the shadows THESE STYLISH SUNGLASSES ARE PERFECT FOR SUMMER SUN.

Gorgeous summer style from Dorothy Perkins. www.dorothyperkins.com

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ACCESSORIES

Marc by Marc Jacobs women’s sunglasses £120. www.marcjacobs.com

Prada women’s sunglasses £240. www.prada.com

Thomas Sabo Mia grey square sunglasses £219. www.thomassabo.com

Superdry sunglasses £59. www.superdry.com

Ralph Lauren women’s sunglasses £89. www.ralphlauren.co.uk

Chanel women’s sunglasses £325. www.chanel.com

Cones & Rods Gibran sunglasses. www.conesandrods.com

Remi sunglasses pink blue £30, from Daisy Park. www.daisypark.co.uk

Ted Baker men’s sunglasses £75. www.tedbaker.com

Ronald red lens sunglasses £12. www.burton.co.uk

Dune London Gwendolin sunglasses £35. www.dunelondon.com

FatFace Pippa sunglasses in amber style £28. www.fatface.com www.rmcmedia.co.uk 47

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FOUR ROOMS •ANTIQUES• Pre-loved antiques and collectables for you or as a gift for that special person or occasion

IIII Support Dogs is a Sheffield-based national charity dedicated to transforming the lives of children and adults affected by autism, epilepsy and disability.

We are looking for volunteers living within an hour of our centre in Sheffield to help us with our trainee dogs and puppies. Roles include: - Puppy socialisers looking after a pup full time from home for their first 14 months.

- Bed and Breakfast foster carers providing a loving home in evenings and weekend for a trainee support dog.

- Adult dog socialisers providing full time care from home for an older dog before their training begins.

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

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

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MASSIVE RE-OPENING SALE! We are the only Sheffield stockists of all our carefully chosen and unusual ranges of bags, gifts, stationery, candles, mugs, cards and MUCH MORE!

• 25% off our already low prices • Cards & Giftwrap 4 for £5 • Luxury Soy Candles 3 for £20

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BEAUTY

Avocado oil mask, £3.99. www.tkmaxx.co.uk

Percy & Reed No-Fuss Fabulousness Dry Shampoo, £15. www.marksandspencer.com

Primark wellness bamboo hairbrush, £2.50. www.primark.com

Tress to impress SUMMER HAIR IS EVERY BIT AS IMPORTANT AS SUMMER SKIN. THESE PRODUCTS AND ACCESSORIES WILL GIVE IT THE ATTENTION IT DESERVES.

Hairy Jayne solid shampoo and conditioner bars handmade in the UK with natural and vegan-friendly ingredients, £9 each. www.wearthlondon.com These plastic-free and vegan Koha Baeuty shampoo bars are packed with a blend of amazing oils and gentle surfactants to nourish and cleanse your hair leaving it feeling silky and soft and free from any build up, £9. www.wearthlondon.com

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BEAUTY

Hair Rituel by Sisley restructuring nourishing balm for hair lengths and ends. A highly lipid-replenishing pre-shampoo balm to intensely care for damaged, dehydrated hair and encourage a true “hair transformation”. RRP £44.55

Create big and bouncy curls with ghd’s first curling tong.

Featuring patented tri-zone ceramic technology, it reaches the optimum curling temperature of 185°C. This is maintained by six sensors in the barrel ensuring constant, even heat for healthier-looking curls that stay in place all day and night. £110. www.johnlewis.com Accessorize aztec pattern wide knot headband £16. uk.accessorize.com

Marks & Spencer Philip Kingsley soothing scalp mask £19. www.marksandspencer.com Palo Santo hair and body mist from Live in the Light. www.liveinthelight.co.uk The Dyson supersonic hair dryer, £299, has been awarded the Quiet Mark, which is an independent, international approval award programme associated with the UK Noise Abatement Society Charitable foundation

ghd IV Hair Styler MK 4 £79. www.johnlewis.com

Limited Edition AQUIS x Poosh dual layer turban £37. www.aquis.com

Coconut oil products, £5.99. www.tkmaxx.co.uk

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Shoulder of Mutton PUB AND DINING

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FAMILY ORIENTATED & DOG FRIENDLY PUB • TRY OUR OWN IN-HOUSE BEERS BREWED WITH LOXLEY SPRING WATER The Wisewood Inn is a country pub, based in the heart of the Loxley Valley. With a complete new look, we welcome back customers old and new and can’t wait to serve you the finest Loxley Brewery Cask Ales (brewed on site) and delicious homemade food. With a new look, comes a new menu! Traditional favourites along with a variety of new dishes now available. Our food menu is currently limited, due to Covid-19.

Due to the ongoing pandemic, booking a table for food or drinks is highly recommended.

Walk ins are welcome if we have space. On a sunny day you can take advantage of our beer garden, with spectacular views overlooking the Loxley Valley (first come first serve basis).

Social distancing is in place and it is table service only for now. You will be required to register upon entry and our already high cleaning standards have improved for your safety.

We look forward to seeing you.

See our Website or follow us on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram for more details

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PROMOTION

Welcoming you back WHAT’S NEW AT VITO’S RESTAURANT? here is nothing like a challenge to bring out the best in a man.

Just ask Vito Ciaraolo.

The owner of award-winning Vito’s Restaurant in Walkley reacted quickly to the big lockdown, setting up a takeaway service to ensure his customers could continue to enjoy his famous Italian fare.

It was enthusiastically received, one customer ordering four times in a single week. As well as doing the cooking to ensure standards were maintained, he also made deliveries to the door personally. He then used the little time remaining to completely refurbish the restaurant, creating an amazing new look, which was hugely well received by a full house on opening night.

To cap it all, he received a special request for that same night. A customer was holding a dinner party for six. A collector of fine wines, he planned to raid his cellar and open £600 worth of rare Italian wines. He wanted cuisine fit

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to accompany it.

Could Vito be chef for the evening?

No problem. The customer and his guests sat down to a lavish menu including three types of pasta, as well as traditional appetisers, antipasti and main courses, many featuring the Italian black truffles that have become his hallmark.

Find out for yourself what’s new at Vito’s but remember, space is more limited so booking is essential. For reservations, call 0114 233 3574.

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

VITO’S

ITALIAN RESTAURANT

We could fill a book with the quotations from customers who’ve enjoyed the Vito’s recipe for a good evening out over the last 29 years.

“The popularity of the restaurant is hardly a big surprise, given the quality of food on offer. Word of mouth has played its part since Vito opened... in 1991...”

You’re assured of a warm welcome and friendly service – and as for the food… we’ll let that do the talking.

The Greedy Greek Deli & Greek Deli Direct 418-420 Sharrow Vale Road, Sheffield, S11 8ZP

284 South Road, Walkley, Sheffield Tel: 0114 233 3574 www.vitos.org.uk email: vitossheffield@gmail.com Extensive Wine List - Fully air conditioned | Parties & Children welcome Open: Tue - Sun 6pm - 11.30pm | Open for lunch on request - 10 or more

Working with Just-Eat for home delivery or download our App www.greekdelidirect.co.uk www.thegreedygreekdeli.co.uk

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COCKTAILS

Shaken and stirred CREATE YOUR OWN CONCOCTIONS AT HOME WITH EASE THANKS TO EXPERT ADVICE FROM SOME OF THE REGION’S FINEST MIXOLOGISTS. BY MARTIN EDWARDS. ocktails. Say no more.

The very sound of it spells out a certain style. Something to enjoy while watching the sun go down over the yachts in the bay en route to the casino at Monte Carlo, perhaps.

The name’s Bond. Cocktail parties.

Cocktail dress.

All the greater surprise then, to learn that this icon of sophistication owes its existence to altogether more humble origins. At one time, drinking a cocktail could mean having the collar on that exquisite dinner jacket felt by the law.

Welcome to the murky underworld of prohibition.

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tough, then imagine it lasting for 13 years.

In 1920, the sale or transportation of all alcoholic drinks became illegal in the USA. This merely had the effect of driving the trade underground. Jazz age venues became louche speakeasies, crime (especially bootlegging) rose, and the ban apparently caused tens of thousands of Americans to fall ill – there was an exemption for those who required alcohol for medical reasons.The sale of patent medicines also went through the roof.

Moreover, the era also gave rise to the ‘mixed drink’. Fruit juices, sodas, and other mixers were added to cocktails to cover the taste of wood alcohol and

bathtub gin conjured up on home stills. It was often, quite literally, lethal stuff.

Sweet cocktails were easier to drink quickly, which was an important consideration when the establishment might be raided by the Feds at any moment.With wine and beer less readily available, liquor-based cocktails were here to stay.

The golden age of cocktails began in the 1980s with vodka often substituting the original gin in drinks such as the martini.Traditional cocktails began to make a comeback in the 2000s and by the mid-2000s there were bars opening in all major cities, staffed by so-called mixologists.

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ast forward to Yorkshire 2020 and we’re in search of the north’s finest exponents of

the art.

Firstly to Sheffield, and to the luxurious and hugely popular Kettle Black on Ecclesall Road, the city’s most vibrant thoroughfare.

Here, general manager Jack Hartley presides over a list of 75 different cocktails. If you’re not sure which you want to try, there is even a taste guide on the list which steers you towards those which you are more likely to prefer.

Jack displays his mastery of the mix by creating a special cocktail just for us.

“I was aiming for a cocktail that was relevant to the times we live in, and also the season. So this one is bursting with refreshing summer fruit flavours”, he says.

With a wry reference to this year’s government-imposed restrictions, this is a drink to signal that the good times are back. Introducing the Lockdown Lady (see recipe opposite).

In the interests of journalistic credibility, your reporter was obliged to taste the resulting mix and pronounced it “a drink I can see everyone liking, A great blast of alcohol and fruit. An iron fist in a velvet glove”. *** ext stop Leeds and a firm favourite among devotees of cocktail chic, in the shape of Hedonist on Briggate. It’s here that one of the founding trio of friends, Dan Crowther, saw a silver lining in the Coronavirus cloud.

Under the new name Hedonist@home, they can supply a range of drinks specifically designed to recreate the taste of the cocktail bar at home.

Dan sees this as a trend that is set to stay.

“The whole ‘celebrity chef ’ and popular food programs such as Great British Bake Off and Masterchef have led to a realisation within the general public that the dishes they get at restaurants and that they see on social media are attainable.

“This has led to an increase in home cooking and the skill of the home chef increasing as the dinner party is quickly becoming a new norm once again, rather than going out.

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Lockdown Lady Whitley Neill raspberry gin St Germain elderflower liqueur (note; this drink packs a mean punch. If your prefer it lower in alcohol, substitute elderflower cordial instead) Diet lemonade Fresh raspberries Juice of half a lemon Method: Take a pint glass (this will be your mixing glass) and pour in 35ml of the raspberry gin. Add the raspberries and break them up a little with a longhandled spoon (this is apparently called muddling up in the trade).

Fill the glass nearly to the brim with ice. Add the lemon juice and stir well (if you don’t happen to have a cocktail shaker). Pour into a large wine glass and top up with lemonade to taste.

“At one time, drinking a cocktail could mean having the collar on that exquisite dinner jacket felt by the law.”

“This elevation in home cooking is soon to come to home drinking, with people becoming more educated on what it is to make good quality drinks and learning the tricks of the trade thanks to shows like Sunday Brunch,” he said.

Dan’s choice of cocktail reflects this thinking as it’s simple to make and tastes great.

Dan also provides us with a crash course in cocktail technique.

“To make good drinks at home is really easy to achieve but first you will need to understand one thing, MEASURE YOUR INGREDIENTS, just as when you make a great food dishes you will follow a recipe with grams, millilitres and pounds.

“This is exactly the thinking you need to follow when making drinks rather than just filling the glass. So the first thing I would do is get a measuring device that measures in increments of 5ml up to 50/100ml. A cocktail jigger can be easily bought online.

“The next bit of advice would be to always use fresh citrus, don’t buy premade, get some lemons or limes and get juicing. This will instantly create bettertasting drinks. Finally follow recipes, there are a plethora of recipes online on

various websites you can reference such as Diffords Guide, but also a large amount of drinks books available as well at various stores.”

Watermelon cordial 50ml Aperol 50ml Watermelon cordial (you can use Robinsons Watermelon & Strawberry cordial) 125ml Prosecco Method: Pour all ingredients over cubed ice in a wine glass. Give it a quick stir and then garnish with orange zest. Simple.

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OUT & ABOUT

Chatsworth House

Take a grand tour THERE’S A WORLD OUT THERE WAITING TO BE DISCOVERED. WHETHER YOU’RE PLANNING A DAY TRIP OR A SHORT BREAK, OUR REGION IS FILLED WITH LOTS OF THINGS TO SEE AND DO. fter being confined to quarters for the last few months you’re probably itching to venture further afield. Now that restrictions are relaxing, getting out for the day or longer – overnight stays are now allowed – is perhaps much-needed.

Whatever the weather, our region is filled with lots to do, from national parks and nature reserves to theme parks and water sports.You can see animals in the wild, head deep underground and discover the legend of one of the world’s most famous outlaws… the opportunities are endless.

Here’s just a taste of places you can visit over the summer months and beyond.

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Renishaw Hall and Gardens

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OUT & ABOUT

Yorkshire

Bolsover Castle ©English Heritage

GULLIVER’S VALLEY RESORT Mansfield Road, Sheffield, S26 5QW Tel: 01925 444888 www.gulliversvalleyresort.co.uk

Newly-opened next to Rother Valley Country Park, a magical family adventure awaits at Gulliver’s Valley. Try the Tree Top Drop, T-Rex Tower, Lilliput Land Carousel and more. You can book a day visit or staycation in advance.

ROTHER VALLEY COUNTRY PARK Mansfield Road, Wales Bar, Sheffield, S26 5PQ Tel: 0114 247 1452 www.rvcp.co.uk

The watersports centre at Rother Valley has now re-opened with sailing dinghies, windsurfers, kayaks and stand-up paddleboards all on offer. Elsewhere round the park you’ll find walking and cycling trails, fishing lakes and an 18-hole golf course and driving range.

Derbyshire BLUE JOHN CAVERN Mam Tor, Castleton, Hope Valley, Derbyshire, S33 8WA. Tel: 01433 620638 www.bluejohn-cavern.com

Home to eight of the 14 known varieties of Blue John stone, a beautiful and ornamental fluor-spar, which has been mined here for centuries. Guided tours are conducted throughout the cave system, with each tour lasting between 45 minutes to one hour.

Explore the drama of the Derwent Valley and the home of the Dambusters with the option of tramper and cycle hire.

HARDWICK HALL Doe Lea, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S44 5QJ Tel: 01246 850430 www.nationaltrust.org.uk

The gardens and parkland have been reopened and any visits must be booked in advance.

BOLSOVER CASTLE Castle Steet, Bolsover, Chesterfield, S44 6PR Tel: 0370 333 1181 www.english-heritage.org.uk

With spectacular views over Derbyshire, the fairy-tale Stuart mansion, Bolsover Castle, was designed to entertain and impress. Its reputation for revelry lives on as we now entertain you and your family. Wander the lavish rooms of the Little Castle, explore the romantic ruined terrace range, and delight in the views from the wall walk. Start your visit in the exhibition in the Riding House then run wild in extensive grounds (and fun play area). Timed tickets will need to be booked in advance.

HIGH PEAK TRAIL Rise End, Middleton by Wirksworth, Wirksworth, DE4 4LS Tel: 01629 533298 www.visitpeakdistrict.com

The High Peak Trail runs for 17.5 miles from High Peak Junction, near Cromford, to Dowlow, 6 miles south of Buxton. Passing through some of Derbyshire’s finest countryside, you’ll discover fascinating heritage along the route. This traffic free trail follows the line of the former Cromford and High Peak Railway, one of the world’s first long-distance railways.

LINACRE RESERVOIRS

CHATSWORTH HOUSE Bakewell, Derbyshire, DE45 1PP Tel: 01246 565300. www.chatsworth.org

Explore Chatsworth Garden, the everevolving garden surrounding one of Derbyshire’s most popular country houses.

The 105-acre garden is the product of nearly 500 years of careful cultivation and includes an arboretum, rock garden, fountains, sculptures and more. Marvel at the historic and modern waterworks, discover hidden gems or find your own favourite spot – the historic garden has something for everyone.

The garden is open from 9.30am to 5.30pm for pre-booked visits only. The estate farm shop, selected food outlets, gift shops and car parks are also open.

DERWENT RESERVOIR www.peakdistrict.gov.uk

Woodnook Lane, Cutthorpe, Chesterfield, S42 7AU. Tel: 01332 865081 www.visitpeakdistrict.com

There are three reservoirs at Linacre, built between 1855 and 1904 and, between them, they hold more than 240 million gallons of water. The reservoirs are surrounded by fields and bluebell woods with several trails.

RENISHAW HALL Estate office, Renishaw, North Sheffield, S21 3WB Tel: 01246 432310 www.renishaw-hall.co.uk

Renishaw Hall and gardens are now open to visitors. The garden will open for two sessions each day, 10.30am-1pm and 1.304pm. Only 100 people will be allowed to enter per session and advanced booking online is advised.

YORKSHIRE SCULPTURE PARK West Bretton, Wakefield, WF4 4LG Tel: 01924 832631. www.ysp.co.uk

Yorkshire Sculpture Park is the leading international centre for modern and contemporary sculpture, which celebrated its 40th anniversary in 2017. More than 80 works are on display across the estate including major sculptures by Phyllida Barlow, Ai Weiwei, Roger Hiorns, Sol LeWitt, Joan Miró and Dennis Oppenheim.

Doncaster, Rotherham & North Notts CLUMBER PARK Worksop, Nottinghamshire, S80 3AZ Tel: 01909 476592 www.nationaltrust.org.uk

The parkland, pleasure grounds, walled kitchen garden and toilets are all open but you will need to book your visit in advance.

CONISBROUGH CASTLE Castle Hill, Conisbrough, Doncaster, DN12 3BU Tel: 01709 863329 www.english-heritage.org.uk

Open from August, this romantic castle with stunning views over Conisbrough, inspired Sir Walter Scott’s Ivanhoe and still fires the imagination today. With floors and roof restored in the lofty circular keep you can fully appreciate the magnificence of the original 12th century building. Delve into the medieval world of Lord and Lady de Warenne, and enjoy the grassy areas around the castle walls for games and picnics. www.rmcmedia.co.uk 59

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You can train to grade up to black belt, to compete from novice to international standard, or simply train to get fit & learn to protect yourself

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MOTORING

OUR FRIENDS ARE ELECTRIC... RICHARD ABBEY LOOKS AT NEW OFFERINGS FROM FORD AND FIAT.

High-performance SUV First for Fiat Reservations are now open for the all-electric new Fiat 500 hatchback, called ‘la Prima’.

Combining a new electric soul with its iconic design and attention to detail, the New 500 retains the unique characteristics of the ‘Cinquino’; it has been designed to deal with the increasing complexity of driving in a modern city.

The New 500 ‘la Prima’ hatchback is marked out by its panoramic glass sunroof to flood the passenger compartment with light, while improving on-board wellbeing.The rear features a classic tailgate and a new more pronounced spoiler, to improve aerodynamic efficiency.Three exclusive paint colours are available: pearlescent Ocean Green; metallic Mineral Grey; and three-layer Celestial Blue.

As standard, the ‘la Prima’ model includes full LED headlights, 17-inch diamond-cut wheels, chrome-plated inserts on the side panels, and dashboard and eco-leather seat upholstery.

Priced at £26,995, la Prima features an 85kW fast charger, ADAS systems with level 2 autonomous driving, the new UConnect 5 infotainment system and exclusive interiors with dashboard and seats in eco-leather. A Plug-in Car Grant (PiCG) and easyWallbox fitment is included.

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There’s a new CUPRA Ateca – and it’s looking mighty fine.

The high-performance SUV – the first vehicle to be launched as a standalone CUPRA in 2018 – has been given a range of new additions and improvements to enhance its appeal without compromise. It gives customers the option to get behind the wheel of a vehicle that offers the practicality of an SUV with the driveability and handling of a traditional high-performance car.

The new CUPRA Ateca comes with a suite of standard equipment including Alcantara Sport Seats, 19’-inch CUPRA alloy wheels, Adaptive Chassis Control (DCC) suspension and an enhanced steering system to improve feel.

The beating heart is a 2.0-litre TSI 300PS petrol engine linked to the quickshifting seven-speed DSG dual-clutch transmission which, aided by the fourwheel drive ‘4Drive’ system, propels CUPRA Ateca from standstill to 62mph in 4.9 seconds and on to a top speed of 153mph.

Diverse range expanded A new enhanced Ford Focus featuring a EcoBoost Hybrid electrified powertrain is now available to order, delivering 17 per cent better fuel efficiency, new comfort and connected tech.

Sophisticated 48-volt mild hybrid technology enables the new Focus 1.0-litre EcoBoost Hybrid to deliver 155PS of power alongside 116 g/km CO2 emissions.

In addition to the new electrified powertrain option, the enhanced Focus also delivers a more premium driver experience with a new “true colour” 12.3-inch LCD instrument cluster, and the improved connectivity and ownership experience enabled by a standard FordPass Connect modem – including innovative Local Hazard Information available later this year.

The New Focus Zetec variant joins diverse range including the sporty Focus ST-Line Edition, stylish Focus Titanium Edition, SUV-inspired Focus Active Edition and luxurious Focus Vignale Edition. It is priced from £23,610.

Grey day for Mazda A new special edition of the popular Mazda MX-5 is ready to hit the roads – but is strictly limited to 150 examples.

Called the R-Sport, it is based on the 1.5-litre 132PS 2020 model and features free-of-charge Polymetal Grey metallic paint and a grey soft-top hood, while 16inch RAYS gunmetal alloy wheels finish the unique exterior look of this special edition.

The Polymetal Grey colour is a new edition to the 2020 Mazda MX-5 line up and on the R-Sport it is matched to piano black wing mirrors, while inside the RSport features burgundy Nappa leather seats with silver stitching, ensuring the interior has the same bespoke feel as the exterior. Based on the 1.5-litre 132ps Skyactiv-G Sport trim MX-5, the MX-5 R-Sport is the latest example of Mazda’s long tradition of offering personalised limited volume MX-5s. Customers can test drive and order the £27,700 Mazda MX-5 R-Sport.

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Offfificial fuel consumption n WL LTP T for the ALL NEW ŠKODA OCT TAVIA V range in mpg (litres//100km 1 ): Combined 65.7 (4.3) to 42.2 (6.7). WL LTP T CO2 combined emissions for the ŠKODA range are 113 to 153 g/km.

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