Sixer March 2022 by RMC Media

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The Crucible at 50 Sheffield Theatres’ anniversary season starts in style SEE PAGE 32

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CONTENTS

56 32 15 Property of the Month

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

44 ello and welcome to our March issue of Sixer. This month we celebrate the anniversary of a Sheffield institution - the Crucible theatre. We speak to artistic director Robert Hastie about the 50th anniversary season and the author of a new book which details the theatre’s extraordinary history. We think spring for the home and garden, as well as looking ahead to Mother’s Day. Elsewhere we dine at two local restaurants, including an interesting newcomer, and have your usual mix of motoring and more.

Richard Abbey Executive Editor

16 Think spring... clean

42 Eating Out

We dine at West 10 and The Regency Club

46 Meet the Chef

A selection of local cooks share their kitchen secrets, culinary loves and foodie influences

56 Motoring

Prepare your home for the new season

You’ll be spoilt for choice with the latest range from BMW

32 The golden age of theatre

58 Bits & Pieces

Looking ahead to Sheffield Theatres’ 50th anniversary season, we speak to artistic director Rob Hastie, and delve into the history of the Crucible in a revealing new book

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

38 The Diary

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

40 Accessories

Shop the very best gifts for your mother on her special day

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Situated within this most sought-after area and occupying a delightful corner plot with views over woodland is this exclusive five-bedroomed detached property with three bathrooms, double garage and parking. The property has been well maintained throughout and offers spacious family accommodation that reaches over three floors. Located within a short walk to countryside walks and easily accessible to local parks, super tram system and bus services. An early inspection is strongly recommended to avoid disappointment. All viewings strictly by appointment.

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HOME & GARDEN

Think spring... clean PREPARE YOUR HOME FOR THE NEW SEASON. BY TAMZIN KRAFTMAN ith the temperature rising and the flowers blooming, the darker days of movie marathons in your Christmas pyjamas is over. It is now time to emerge from your winter cave and prepare your home for the upcoming months of fun, friends, and family in the sun. If you’ve been putting off the task of the big spring clean – just spring into action with these simple steps for a happier and brighter home.

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With colds, the flu and Covid being passed around, a great place for nasty viruses and bugs to linger is on our door and cupboard handles. If you or your family found yourself under the weather during the winter months, it might be worth giving these commonly used surfaces an extra clean.

Spring is the perfect time to watch some flowers bloom. While the Chelsea Flower Show might be a bit far from your doorstep, bring the flowers to you, by planting an array of daffodils and tulips to brighten up your home and garden. If outdoor planting isn’t for you, house plants are a very popular choice that allows you to bring the outside, inside.

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As spring and summer approach, now is the time to make sure that your garden furniture is in tip-top shape. With snow, sleet, and gale-force winds, you might notice some damage, or see things you need to replace.You’ll be glad you checked

While you can’t judge a book by its cover, seeing months old Christmas lights might not give visitors the best impression. Repair the ravages of winter by sprucing up the exterior of your home – remove any weeds that have grown, rearrange

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HOME & GARDEN

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Clean ceiling fans If you have a ceiling fan, you probably haven’t used it much over winter. As a result, you might find a rather large build-up of dust and grime. To ensure you don’t end up covered in cobwebs when you turn the fan on again, make sure you give it a good dusting. If you don’t, you’ll be circulating dirty air through your home.

Painting and wood-staining You might find that the wintery weather has caused outdoor surfaces to need a new lick of paint. It’ll help protect them from the elements and make them look brand new at the same time. And don’t forget wood surfaces – you can stain fences, gazebos, tables and chairs so that they’re summerready too.

Wipe down the fridge Thanks to Christmas, you might find that your fridge is looking a bit worse for wear. With the remnants of gravy and leftover sprouts stuck to the back of the fridge, now is the perfect time to give your fridge a good deep clean. If you’re feeling lazy, you might find that the shelves fit in the dishwasher

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Clean upholstery We’ve all spent a lot more time indoors than outdoors over the past two years – and so have your children and pets. This means that your settees and chairs will be covered in dust and hair. Fire up that vacuum cleaner and your home will be cleaner than ever in no time.

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Festival Sheffield Adventure Film Festival 18-20 March Showroom Cinema, plus Winter Gardens and Sheffield Cathedral www.welcometosheffield.co.uk Now celebrating their 17th year, Sheffield Adventure Film Festival (ShAFF) will return for a special showing across March. They will be bringing the outdoor city inside – into The Winter Gardens and Sheffield Cathedral – for a special viewing at two of the city’s most iconic venues. Proud to be the largest urban adventure film festival in the UK, ShAFF inspires everyone to seek their own adventures with celebrating others and is excited to help you do the same.

Opera Rigoletto, Royal Opera House 10 March / The Light sheffield.thelight.co.uk The Light is proudly celebrating 171 years since Rigoletto first premiered in 1851. Showing Oliver Mears’ first work as director of Royal Opera House, this production brings Verdi's masterpiece into the modern world. Loose yourself in the pitiless world of luxurious decadence, corruption and social decay and follow this dramatic yet classic tale. 28 www.rmcmedia.co.uk

Exhibition Where We Live Until 5 June / Millennium Gallery / www.museums-sheffield.org.uk The Where We Live exhibition looks more closely at the under-regarded aspects of the expectational and underappreciated landscape we call home. Following a collection of work from talented artists, the showcase features five locations across England, including Sheffield’s Park Hill. Interrogating our social landscape at a time of profound political and social change, this exhibition is one for the calendar.

Music The Orlando Consort 3 March Firth Hall classicalsheffield.org.uk The Orlando Concert have established their vocal quartet as an international success. Expect a visual and aural feast, featuring some of the greatest painters and composers of the Renaissance. Performing to audiences across the world, this multimedia production vividly reveals how Renaissance art is full of sound and life.

Food & Drink Sheffield Beer Week 7 March Multiple city venues sheffieldbeerweek.co.uk A city-wide celebration, Sheffield Beer Week is excited to celebrate their eighth year. Breweries will hold open days, pubs will host beer festivals, bars will have tap takeovers and restaurants will offer menus with tailored beer pairings. Every day there will be a unique beer event to enjoy! Catering exceptional beer and food, join this week-long showcase, to celebrate the region’s brewing landscape.

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The golden age of theatre

LOOKING AHEAD TO SHEFFIELD THEATRES’ 50TH ANNIVERSARY SEASON, WE SPEAK TO ARTISTIC DIRECTOR ROBERT HASTIE, AND DELVE INTO THE HISTORY OF THE CRUCIBLE IN A REVEALING NEW BOOK. ince it first opened its doors on 9 November 1971, The Crucible Theatre has become a Sheffield institution and is revered not just locally, but globally too. When the idea for a new theatre was first mooted back in the 1960s, Colin George, then artistic director of the Sheffield Playhouse, took it upon himself to create something different and truly special. His vision was to create a community hub where everyone was welcome and a place where upcoming writers, directors and actors could have a platform to nurture and develop their incredible talents. To say he succeeded is something of an understatement.You can read much more about his journey, and

the obstacles he faced, in the second part of our interview over the page. Looking at the here and now, Sheffield Theatres has launched its 50th anniversary season with the production of Anna Karenina, which ran at the Crucible from 5-26 February. But the centrepiece of the celebrations will be Rock/Paper/Scissors, three plays that will take place across three theatres with just one cast - at the same time! It’s a theatrical first and something that Robert and his team are still putting the finishing touches to. The three plays, written by Chris Bush, are based around the same story - when the owner of Sheffield’s oldest scissor manufacturer dies, three generations go to war over what happens to the factory

site. Transform it into a fashionable music venue, redevelop into luxury office space, or continue as it is. Individual, and interwoven, you can enjoy each on their own. But see them all and you’ll be part of the biggest event of the year. Coming later in the year a version of Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing, adapted and directed by Robert, will run from 9-24 September and then the year will conclude with the return of the Standing at the Sky’s Edge, also written by Chris Bush. Originally slated to return in 2020, pandemic delays mean this hugely popular show will now get its second run this year. We spoke to Robert about this year of celebration and much more.

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You joined Sheffield Theatres in 2016. How would you describe your experience there so far?

Wow, where do I start? So much has happened since 2016, and when I took on the job I had no idea – none of us did – what the next few years would hold. But I expected it would be the greatest challenge and greatest privilege of my professional life so far, and I’ve not been disappointed! You’re celebrating your 50th anniversary this year, how does it feel to be artistic director during this significant time?

It’s an incredible honour. I started coming to the Crucible as a teenager, and my first professional job was working here as an actor, so this place means a lot to me, as it does to so many people. Those of us lucky enough to work here are only ever temporary custodians of something that belongs to every Sheffielder in the city, but it’s a special honour to be setting the programme that will take us into the next 50 years. And a big responsibility!

people who built this theatre complex 50 years ago, which let’s not forget was extremely controversial at the time. Rock, Paper and Scissors are three plays, telling three separate but interwoven stories with the same cast of characters. But crucially, all three performances take place at the same time, one in each of our three theatres. So the actors are moving between our three venues in real time. When a character walks off stage in the Crucible, they enter onto the stage of the Lyceum or the Studio seconds later. You’ve worked with writer Chris Bush before, you must have a good working relationship?

I count myself very lucky that my time here has coincided with Chris’s emergence as one of the most exciting

There’s an incredible line-up of shows this year. At the heart of it will be Rock, Paper, Scissors, a very unique undertaking. Can you tell us more?

We wanted to do something new that no one has ever tried before, that shared a sense of adventure and daring with the

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writers the UK has, and one of the best this city has ever produced. When you want to commission something as risky and complicated as Rock Paper Scissors, or as epic as Standing at the Sky’s Edge, Chris is your woman. She’s also one of the funniest people I know. Have you worked out how it will work logistically?

Erm…sort of… it’s a voyage of discovery! There are lots of spreadsheets and maps flying around on our emails. Do you have cast in mind?

There are definitely parts that Chris has written to suit particular actors who have a relationship with Sheffield Theatres. But we’re also going to audition widely, especially amongst younger actors who have started their careers during this incredibly tough last two years. Four of the characters are specially written to give great roles to that generation. Sheffield Theatres has always been proud about spotting and nurturing the stars of tomorrow – this is the theatre where Sheridan Smith played Annie,Victoria Wood wrote and performed in her first play, and Bridgerton’s Regé-Jean Page played a schoolboy in The History Boys. Will audiences need to see all three plays to get the full story?

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be enjoyed on its own. But if you see two – or all three – then your involvement in the stories will just grow and grow, and hopefully be really satisfying as more than the sum of its parts.We want people to spot connections and see how the characters’ lives weave together. Chris is fascinated by the unintended consequences of little actions – the way a casual, off-hand remark can change a person’s life without you realising it. So something that’s a throwaway moment in one play might be a major plot point in one of the others. You’ve got Shakespeare coming up later in the year - you’ve previously directed Julius Caesar and Coriolanus, what can you tell us about Much Ado About Nothing?

It’s Shakespeare’s sunniest comedy, and the prototype for every will-theywon’t-they romcom you’ve ever seen. It’s one of my absolute favourites, and a play I’ve been wanting to do for a long time. Shakespeare works brilliantly in the Crucible.This is also being produced in association with Ramps on the Moon, a group of theatres working together to improve representation of deaf and disabled people on stage, so I’m really looking forward to working with some fantastic artists, some of whom will be new to Sheffield.

he 50th anniversary is the perfect time to look back at the extraordinary beginning of the Crucible theatre and you’ll find no better document to its history than in the new book, ‘Stirring Up Sheffield’ by Colin and Tedd George. Sir Ian McKellen, who wrote the foreword, described the book as ‘an adventure book, a story of how, against the odds, a new theatre was designed and built in Sheffield. Adventures need heroes and the principal one is Colin George, who in this memoir recalls in fascinating detail how a dream came true.’ Colin was the theatre’s founding artistic director and played an integral role in the creation of what was described at the time as a ‘daring venture’, not just in the building of a hugely expensive new theatre but one which had a controversial stage design. There are four types of stage design - proscenium arch, thrust, traverse and in the round. Proscenium arch (as in the Lyceum), where the audience sits in front of the stage, is the most common but, inspired by Sir Tyrone Guthrie who, in Minneapolis had overseen the erection of a thrust stage with designer Tanya Moiseiwitsch, Colin George wanted something different for the city, somewhere that could operate as a community hub and could showcase local writers and original productions. In 1966, Colin went to the town hall as part of a delegation to ask the council for a grant of money to assist running the theatre. In a bolt from the blue, the council were under the impression they wanted a new theatre and so a unique opportunity to design

wider audience, which is something we love to do. Finally, what makes Sheffield Theatres so special?

I often bang on about how the Crucible is the best space in the country to make theatre in, and I absolutely stand by that. It’s a magical stage, and actors love to work on it – the visionary people who designed our theatre got it just right. But really – and forgive the cliché – what really makes Sheffield Theatres special is the people. Our brilliant audiences, whether they’re life-long loyal returners, or first time theatre-goers trying something new. Our amazing participants in the huge number of different programmes we run for communities, schools, and youth groups. And the people who work here – you won’t find a more dedicated, passionate gang than these legends. Oh, and of course the Snooker die-hards. They’re a blast! To find out more, and ticket information, visit www.sheffieldtheatres.co.uk or call the box office on 0114 249 6000.

And then Standing at the Sky’s Edge makes its return, how much are you looking forward to that?

I’m not sure I have the words to say how much! One of the most devastating blows of the pandemic for us was having to postpone the return of this show that meant so much to so many people. But it’s finally on its way back, and I couldn’t be more thrilled. And following its run here it will transfer to the National Theatre in London, so we get to share this quintessentially Sheffield story with a 34 www.rmcmedia.co.uk

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a theatre from the ground up arose. Both Tyrone Guthrie and Tanya Moiseiwitsch came on board to assist and advise Colin once it was decided that the new theatre would have a thrust stage but this was a decision that drew opposition from all quarters, who felt any new theatre should be a civic theatre with a proscenium arch stage and host touring productions. This was not the vision that Colin and his Colin George, team had in circa 1962 mind and despite battles with groups including the ‘Three Knights’ - Sir Laurence Olivier, Sir John Clements and Sir Bernard Miles - the theatre was constructed under the original vision and opened on 9 November 1971. The Crucible is now synonymous with its thrust stage and has achieved everything that Colin set out to do, as his son Tedd explains: “He always insisted he was part of a team, but he was – as Tanya described him – ‘the Captain of the Ship’, and as the figurehead for the Crucible enterprise he bore the brunt of the criticism. “It makes me feel immensely proud of my dad and the people he worked with. I see his vision clearly in what the Crucible continues to do to this day: to be a meeting point for everyone in the community (not just for theatre), to provide a variety of entertainment and performing arts, and to promote local writers and talent. But I doubt that anyone involved in laying the first stone of the Crucible had any idea just how successful the theatre would become.” Although only artistic director from 1971-1974, the creation of the Crucible had a huge impact on Colin’s life and career and was always something he intended to write about in a book. He kept an immense personal archive, which was full of a lifetime of material related to theatre, drama, directing, acting and writing. When writing the first draft of the book, he assembled his Crucible files, around 25 boxes of them, something which his son, Tedd, inherited when he passed away in 2016. Finishing the book for him seemed the obvious and right thing to do but one that proved to be quite the challenge. “I don’t think I’ve ever taken on a project as challenging, engrossing or

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rewarding,” says Tedd, who is an economist, writer and broadcaster. “My father left a manuscript full of passion, stories and ideas, but there were so many parts of the story that were unclear. “Trying to piece it all together 50 years later, with so few of the protagonists alive to tell the tale, was an immense task. And I knew from the start that I would have to do it right – and consider every piece of evidence – or not do it at all.” It even got to the point where he thought he may not finish. “Fortunately, I had a hard deadline – 9 November 2021, the 50th anniversary of the Crucible’s opening night. I started work on the manuscript in early 2020, at the start of the first lockdown, and worked on it in bursts up to the deadline,” Tedd recalls. “There were some moments when, in the midst of a sea of information, I despaired I would ever finish. But as I progressed I picked up speed and made the deadline – although it’s amazing how many times I thought we were done, only to realise there was another issue to fix.” Although you see Tedd’s name on the cover of the book, alongside his father’s, it ended up being a real family effort, as he explains: “We are a theatre family at

heart and as will all great endeavours, everyone played their part. “My stepmother Sue worked closely with my father on the first draft of the book, and I took that work, assembled the archive and rewrote the book. At that point my sister Lucy stepped in, setting up her own imprint – Wordville Press – to publish and distribute the book.” The pride that Tedd feels after seeing the book in print is close to that he felt when he saw his father return to the Crucible for the first time in 2011 to perform alongside Dominic West, Clarke Peters and Lily James in Othello, which was coincidentally on his 82nd birthday and part of the theatre’s 40th anniversary celebrations. “To complete my father’s unfinished book is a huge personal achievement, and I don’t think I could have lived with myself if I had let this opportunity pass,” he says. “The Crucible now has a foundation myth, and one which recognises the many people who influenced its design – and those who opposed it. My father was a great believer in the need to tell and retell stories, so that they pass from generation to generation. “The Crucible’s extraordinary beginning was in danger of being lost to history and I feel its story is now ready for the next generation to interpret and be inspired by.” Stirring up Sheffield, By Colin George and Tedd George is out now.You can buy copies from wordville.net www.rmcmedia.co.uk 35

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Jamie Taylor Wortley Arms

Jamie has only been at the Wortley Arms since January last year but brings a wealth of experience with him. Having started off at Raymond Blanc's Le Manoir aux Quats Saisons, he has also worked at Harvey Nichols 4th Floor restaurant in Leeds, Smiths of Sheffield, Nonnas, both Chesterfield and Sheffield, and Mustard & Punch in Honley. The Wortley Arms serves good gastro pub food with a focus on fresh, seasonal, local produce. Jamie took inspiration from his mum and nan growing up and fondly remembers making pastry with them. “Although I'm still trying to recreate Elsie's famous egg custard,” he laughs. "I'll keep trying!" The autumn-winter months lend themselves to Jamie's signature dish - “I love anything that's cooked low and slow, beef shin and pork belly especially," he said. "Basically anything braised and sticky!” Asked if he had any advice for aspiring chefs, he said: "Listen to instructions, write things down when you have time, question everything and make a good brew! “I've been in the industry for a good few years and I never stop learning to this day. The Wortley Arms has a loyal following which allows me to pretty much try any dishes out.”

Shahab Uddin Jaflong

Shahab Uddin specialises in Indian and Bangladeshi food and has been working at Jalfong in Crookes for 20 years. He’s always worked in a restaurant environment and it’s a place he love to be. Shahab’s speciality dish is roasted lamb shank, which is cooked in a choice of Karahi, Jalfrezi or Bhuna sauce with sliced onions, garlic, ginger, fresh tomatoes and selected special herbs and spices, garnished with fresh coriander. He also recommends the Jaflong special, Bengal Tiger, which contains chicken tikka and lamb tikka, sliced onion, green peppers, fresh tomato, fresh coriander, chopped green chillies, fresh garlic and chef ’s special spices.

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Alan Burnside The Regency Club

After previously serving in the army as a chef for 18 years - with tours in Afghanistan and all around the globe – and a stint at a gastro pub in High Wycombe, Alan Burnside joined Ecclefield's Regency Club four months ago. The club has recently expanding its offering and now serves buffets and Sunday lunches as well as sit-down meals. Alan left school to become a baker but then joined the army and pursued a catering career there. "A typical day involves orders, cleaning, prep and service," he said. "And I do l like a little reggae on in the background! I'm very passionate about my food it keeps me out of mischief!" Alan describes his Sunday lunches as the 'best around'.

Chris Parker West 10

Chris has been head chef at West 10 on Fulwood Road for three years after previously working at the Kenwood Hall Hotel. West 10, a wine bar and restaurant, serves a fresh, seasonal a la carte menu with Chris’s favourite dish being lamb cannon, pea pureé, boulangiere potatoes, tenderstem broccoli and lamb jus - perfect for spring. It was food technology classes at school that made Chris realise he had a passion for cooking and he feels he is in the ideal place to achieve his ambitions. “I’ve got the freedom to create new menus and our customers really enjoy the food I cook,” he said. Asked if he had any advice for aspiring chefs he said: “Get the training done and find a kitchen where you enjoy working and can build your experience.” It’s clearly paid off for Chris as he was voted Westside’s Young Chef of the Year in 2019.

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YOU’LL BE SPOILT FOR CHOICE WITH THE LATEST RANGE FROM BMW, WRITES RICHARD ABBEY.

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Exceeding expectations The full breadth of the luxurious New Range Rover family is now available to order for the first time. Land Rover has confirmed prices for the advanced Extended-Range plug-in hybrid models and the exclusive Range Rover SV, while revealing performance figures for the plug-in electric powertrain are even stronger than originally estimated. The P510e and P440e Extended-Range Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEVs) offer exceptional efficiency, producing CO2 emissions as low as 18g/km and providing up to 70 miles (113km) of EV range – exceeding initial expectations and offering customers even greater breadth of capability. At its reveal last year, Land Rover suggested an EV range of 62 miles (100km) and CO2 emissions below 30g/km would be attainable. Available to order:New Range Rover P440e is available from £103,485 (OTR) in the UK. Range Rover SV starting prices range from £146,200 to £173,200 (OTR).

BMW has evolved the profile of its luxury sports cars - the BMW 8 Series Coupé, Convertible, and Gran Coupé, with striking design revisions and specification enhancements that strengthen its blend of performance, refinement and exclusivity. Notably, a redesigned front section makes for an exterior look that is as exciting as it is elegant. All six-cylinder petrol variants of the new BMW 8 Series Coupé, Convertible and Gran Coupé continue to come with the M sports pack as standard, ensuring the interior design reflects the level of driving pleasure these cars offer. Convenience and connectivity are further optimised with a larger 12.3-inch Central Information Display as part of the BMW Live Cockpit Professional system. Priced from £72,225, with orders now open and deliveries beginning in spring.

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Citroën UK has opened its order books for New C5 X – the brand’s new flagship with a bold crossover design. New C5 X is both a celebration of Citroën’s past, and a look into the future for the brand. C5 X incorporates design features from iconic models, such as the DS, CX, and XM, into a new silhouette that sits at the pinnacle of Citroën’s current product portfolio. In addition to its head-turning looks, New C5 X offers unrivalled comfort thanks to the Citroën Advanced Comfort® Programme, featuring Citroën Advanced Comfort® Active Suspension and Advanced Comfort® seats, while serenity inside is assured by the multitude of driver safety aids and new 12-inch HD touchscreen with natural voice recognition. Available with efficient petrol and Plug-in Hybrid powertrains, prices for New C5 X start from just £26,490 OTR. First customer deliveries are expected late spring 2022.

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Channel swimming challenge

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Carol Foster is spending February tackling one of the biggest fitness challenges of all…an English Channel swim. But she won’t have to worry about rough seas, shipping lanes or looking out for the French coast as she is completing the 22 miles in the safety of the pool at Stocksbridge Community Leisure Centre! Carol, who lives in Deepcar, is swimming at least 64 lengths per day, six days per week, throughout the month to raise money for St Luke’s Hospice, where friends David Shaw and Mark Allsopp were both patients. “David and Mark spent their last days in St Luke’s, surrounded by their loving families so I decided I wanted to do something in recognition of the care they received,” said Carol. “I originally put my name down for the Sheffield Half Marathon but my back isn’t very good so I had to drop out of that but I still wanted to raise some money. “I’ve always been able to swim and got back into it last year and I suddenly realised I was getting up to a mile every time I went in the pool. “A friend of mine jokingly said I should swim the channel so that’s what I am doing and I am really enjoying it.” To support Carol’s challenge simply visit justgiving.com/fundraising/Carol-Foster65

Tramlines, Sheffield’s biggest citybased music festival has announced its latest round of music acts and the full comedy lineup for the 2022 event at Hillsborough Park in Sheffield from Friday 22 to Sunday 24 July. Joining the party is Bad Boy Chiller Crew (Friday), Lady Leshurr (Friday), Alfie Templeman (Saturday) and Kelis (Sunday), alongside more exciting additions including Crawlers, Bleach Lab, Baby Queen, The Clockworks and Elvana. Comedy returns to Hillsborough with a huge line-up including headliners Jason Manford, Russell Kane and Seann Walsh. This latest wave of new acts will join headliners Sam Fender, Kasabian and Madness with over five stages of music, a family-friendly area and a genre-spanning line-up of performers including everyone from internationally acclaimed acts to grass roots talent. A very limited of day tickets (priced from £50 plus booking fees) and VIP upgrades remain.

Light, structure, brutalism, architecture and northern urban life Dan Broughton and Martin Hearne are celebrating respectively, brutalist architecture and urban Street scenes of Bradford and surrounding areas in their forthcoming solo shows at Cupola Gallery. Escalator & Other paintings by Martin Hearne and Essential Shapes of Brutalism by Dan Broughton will run from 12 February – 12 March. Both artists will be exhibiting around 30 pieces of work ranging in scale from 20x20cm up to 1m x 1m. All works are for sale with prices from £120-2,000.

Lord Mayor does the honours Two Sheffield school children received personal congratulations from Sheffield Lord Mayor, Councillor Gail Smith, after they beat over 100 entries to become the winners of a now annual childrens’ art competition. The event was organised by leading Sheffield law firm Graysons as part of their sponsorship of the city’s celebrated Art In The Gardens event. Harry Simpson of Forge Valley School, who won the over 9s competition, was joined by under 9s winner Kiera Wade of St Wilfrids Primary School. The competition was judged by local artist Alan Pennington who helpedorganise the event. Peter Clark, managing partner of Graysons, said: “It has been a real privilege to be involved in Art In The Gardens and one of the highlights has definitely been organising the kids’ art competition. The standard of entry was incredibly high once again and we had a bumper number of entries. There’s no doubt Harry and Kiera were worthy winners.” 58 www.rmcmedia.co.uk

Welcome to my office Views from the roofs of S6 Simon Slater of Slaters Aerial Services has a different ‘office view’ to most of us – a rooftop vista of Sheffield. But can you guess where exactly he was when he took this photograph? Follow @SlatersAerials on Twitter – the answer will be revealed at the end of each month. Last month, did you spot that Simon was on Lonsdale Road.

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