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For almost 44 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 fantastic team.

Ian is joined by son Tom, daughter Alice, sister-in-law Diane and his two nephews, who both work as part of the

Deepcar Home Improvements offer a long list of products and services, whether you’re in the market for new windows, bespoke conservatories, or even a garage conversion. Whatever you choose, they’ll

Ian left school in 1976 and learned his trade at a local double glazing company before making the leap two years later in site, last to leave’, and this work ethic has continued throughout his working life.

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With 40-plus years’ experience comes a level of 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.

“Our aim is the same today as it was back then. In today’s busy world we pride ourselves in looking after you the customer and will offer the same level of service whether you are having a new conservatory

An immense amount of care is taken by the team before and after the job is done, and their customers are treated just like another member of the family. Deepcar Home Improvements will do their best to help you they’ll offer you a ten-year warranty once you’ve found just what you need. Why go to a big chain when you can support a local family business who in turn can support you?

Deepcar Home Improvements have a wide range of popular, high-quality brands in their fantastic showroom and they welcome you to come and pay them a visit

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High ACHIEVEMENT

Peak Edge Academy Trust celebrates unprecedented success as Stannington Infant School and Oughtibridge Primary School retain Outstanding OFSTED grades.

Peak Edge Academy Trust is delighted to announce that both Stannington Infant School and Oughtibridge Primary School, two of its schools, have recently received outstanding ratings from Ofsted, making retain outstanding grades during Section 5 inspections carried out under the current Ofsted framework. Oughtibridge was inspected in November 2023. Stannington was inspected in December 2023.

This fantastic achievement is a testament to the unwavering commitment, dedication, and collaborative efforts of the schools’ staff, children, and the entire Peak Edge community. Sarah Binns, Headteacher at Stannington Infant School, expressed her joy, saying, “We are absolutely thrilled to receive the outstanding rating once again.

hard work, passion, and dedication of our incredible staff, children, and the supportive community around us. We are committed to providing an exceptional educational for our children that fosters both academic excellence and personal growth.”

Helen Adams, Headteacher at Oughtibridge Primary School, echoed similar sentiments, stating, “Retaining the outstanding grade is a source of immense pride for everyone associated with Oughtibridge Primary School. It is a testament to the collaborative spirit, innovative teaching methods, and the our school. We will continue to strive for excellence and provide the very best educational experience for our students.”

Jim Dugmore, CEO of Peak Edge Academy Trust, commended the outstanding performance of both schools,

‘The quality of education pupils receive is exceptional.’ ‘Pupils benefit from a highly ambitious curriculum which has been designed to meet the specific needs of the Oughtibridge community’ ‘Pupils with SEND achieve exceptionally well.’

‘Pupils’ behaviour and attitudes towards their learning are exemplary’’ ‘The school goes beyond the expected in providing for pupils’ personal and character development.’

‘Parents are overwhelmingly positive about the school and the progress that their children are making.’

- Ofsted report November 2023 (Outstanding)

We have spaces currently in some year groups and for September 2024 intake

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emphasising the trust’s commitment to providing high quality education. He milestone for Peak Edge Academy Trust. excellence in education. We are immensely proud of Stannington Infant School and Oughtibridge Primary School, and we will continue to support and nurture all our schools in delivering exceptional education to every child.”

what pupils can achieve and these expectations are realised” (OFSTED December 2023)

We have spaces for September 2024

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Anything is POSSIBLE

mpossible’ is not a word in Sharron Lowe’s vocabulary. The success coach, speaker, and author has spent her entire career proving the opposite and has inspired thousands of people all over the world to be the best they can be and focus on the positive.

Working predominantly in the retail beauty industry, Sharron has partnered with the world’s leading cosmetic and perfumery brands helping them to grow their brands by growing their biggest resource, people. Her client list is impressive: Chanel, Estee Lauder, Clinique, Lancôme, Christian Dior and L’Oreal amongst many others.

She has coached thousands of people in over 50 countries, for some of these brands, and also partners with charities, business and entrepreneurs networks.

Sharron, grew up in Crosspool and attended High Storrs School. She’s been asked to do a presentation to the school’s sixth form this year saying she’s thrilled

and cannot wait. Leaving school at 16, she says that she didn’t have an exact plan but always had a feeling that if she followed her passion an exciting career and life would follow. She got a taste for business from a young age; alongside her sister Anne, she grew up in a family business where her parents had a manufacturing silversmith business and were considered entrepreneurial long before you called people that, certainly by Sharron who was enthralled by her Dad’s amazing passion and Mum’s talent of making it all work around the family unit.

“When we’re young we pull energy from the people we’re around,” she says. “When mum and dad went into the warehouse on weekends we used to go with them and I loved the buzz of the workplace. I had a feeling I was destined to go into business.”

But Sharron had another love and that was beauty and so she went to Granville College to study her favourite subjects.

It was the business lessons that really captured her imagination, though, and she quickly made up her mind that she didn’t want to go down the therapist route so opted for retail, accepting a job at Debenhams on The Moor.

Sharron worked for the Fabergé as a beauty consultant – makers of Brut – and quickly excelled, impressing not just her London.

“I put every ounce of my passion into that role,” she recalls. “I found sales opportunities that other people didn’t. I was open to doing it ‘differently with outside talks to drive in sales and my account became number two for sales in the UK.”

Sharron’s results created opportunity and she was encouraged to share her success, which led to her becoming the youngest ever area manager for Fabergé. A few years later she was headhunted to join Nina Ricci as UK director for training. From there, followed a role as training director at the platinum guild & De Beers Diamonds, a time when she found herself bodily insured to wear £1million of jewellery when presenting on stage and with her own personal bodyguard.

Barely in her thirties, Sharron decided to set up her own coaching and speaking consultancy with a focus on the beauty industry. The aim was to help her clients grow their brands by growing their people, which she did to great success. She has worked with the Estee Lauder group, Chanel, Parfums Christian Dior and Louis Vuitton over 25 years.

“The UK press named me ‘the success coach and speaker who adds millions to businesses’, that was my tagline,” beams Sharron, who is so grateful for that press. that you’ve impacted thousands and thousands of peoples’ performance, it is the greatest gift in my life.”

Through her work, Sharron became UK ambassador for the Cosmetics and Perfumery Retail Association (COPRA), the highlight of which is a yearly event at The Savoy in London where she addresses 700 of the UK’s top retailers, including Harrods, Harvey Nichols, retailers, and beauty directors.

As well as speaking at the prestigious event, Sharron also gifts the winners of the ‘Beauty Consultant of the Year’ awards a ‘Mind Makeover’ book masterclass, which leads us nicely into her book.

The Mind Makeover, The Answers to the Best YOU Yet! is a self-growth book to show you to take control of your life by taking control of the greatest thing you own, your mind, and get the success

you deserve. It does this with easy-tofollow strategies and chapters deal with motivation, myths, the power of the mind, laws of attraction, imagination, and your inner voice.

home, garden, relationships, career… but what about showing us how to makeover our minds,” says Sharron. “The book shows you how to move from where you are now to where you want to be, it gives you a toolkit.”

The overriding feeling of the book is that of living in the moment, in the now, focusing on the positive – if you can do this, then everything else will fall into place.

Writing the book seemed like a natural progression for Sharron who is keen to share her experiences and is passionate about helping people to grow. Her overriding motivation through the 18-month process was a desire to launch her book in the

Mail on Sunday’s YOU magazine, with a readership of over three million.

“I had a burning vision, although I was the only person in the UK who had that vision,” she laughs. “I sat in a boardroom with 17 people from the publishers, Piatkus, and was basically told it was impossible and why.

“So I created a positive mindset by covers of YOU magazine with a picture of my book’s front cover on top and then found an opportunity to be at a function where the editor-in-chief was. I had so

a conversation, got the ball rolling and eventually had an exclusive YOU magazine four-page book launch followed by HELLO and many other top publications.”

Sue Peart, editor-in-chief of YOU magazine, also wrote a testimonial for the book, saying: “Sharron is the most dynamic and inspiring person you could ever meet.

Speaking at The Savoy for COPRA

For Sharron, anything is possible; and this book will empower you to achieve anything.”

The Mind Makeover dominates a lot of Sharron’s current talks and presentations with UK and global empowerment conferences and women entrepreneur conferences and events.

over a year ago, it was for BAWE (British Women Entrepreneurs) that she was asked to be keynote speaker at an event at Chatsworth House in July, which raised money for the then Master Cutler – Dame Julie Kenny’s – Challenge.

“I believe, none of us achieve alone and we all need what I call my wisdom circle, great friends, businesswomen and entrepreneurs. Together we can share ideas, inspire, empower, motivate, and grow together, adds Sharron. “When you’re an entrepreneur and you start your business you can feel isolated like you’re at the new

school gates and don’t know anybody.

Sharron cites a particular group as being a great example of how to network need it.

“Mums and dads of school age children, network really well and form communities and support groups,” she says. “We need to do the same, to have people around us who can listen, guide us, nurture, learn from, share, support, laugh, enjoy – there’s no point doing it if it’s not fun and we’re not sharing.”

I chatted with Sharron over coffee and having spent well over an hour in her charming company, found her warm, engaging, and full of energy. She’s hugely passionate about what she does and what she coaches, and the proof is in the scores of endorsements she receives from across the world.

International Women’s Day 2024

International Women’s Day takes place every year on 8 March and celebrates the social, cultural, economic and political achievements of women all over the world.

This year’s theme is #inspireinclusion and aims to collectively forge a more inclusive world for women. attendance at Wentworth Woodhouse on International Women’s Day for a panel of guest speakers, which of Wentworth Woodhouse) and iekos).

Making up the guest panel will be Sarah Gaunt (group HR manager at SBD), Iprosurv) and Jamie Noble

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any regrets. This encourages some long deliberation, after which she says: “No, in short. I think there’s things I did that didn’t work but they got me to what did work. I’ve always lived out of my comfort zone, I don’t believe in failure, I believe we either learn not to do it that way again or we succeed.”

With such a positive outlook, it’s no surprise that she believes that anything is possible. She certainly has the tools and experience to prove it.

Stunning SANCTUARY

Escape to The Beauty Retreat Organic Day Spa where the focus is fully on you.

Retreating for some “Me Time” to recharge your batteries and emerge both looking amazing and feeling restored sounds wonderful, right? Well, this is exactly the experience offered by the new Beauty Retreat in Fulwood, where the focus is entirely on caring for ‘you’.

The stunning Beauty Retreat Organic Day Spa Fulwood occupies what was formerly Helena Wright Beauty Salon (established in 1979) on Fulwood Road, and has been lovingly restored by owner Cindy Woodward in keeping with her wellestablished brand. It was vital to Cindy that

simply about being ‘pampered’ but a short period of escape for you to focus purely on yourself without interruption,” she explains.

With over 30 years in the industry, Cindy has built a stellar reputation at her genuinely warm welcome immediately puts you at ease. You will begin your journey to radiant healthy skin with the most relaxing yet extremely results-driven treatments, hence why clients travel far and wide to experience her ‘magic touch’.

Opening a further location has allowed her to share her knowledge and expertise, building a team of highly skilled therapists, based at Fulwood.

Emphasising the importance of the whole Beauty Retreat experience, Cindy explains: “Fulwood had to offer the same luxurious

The wellbeing and treatment experience of our clients is paramount, as is our brand ethos of award-winning high-quality products.

“My passion as a skincare therapist and mindset coach is helping people to

improving their general wellbeing and

“It can feel a little intimidating going like Middlewood, I wanted to create a space where clients felt welcomed and almost part of the family, where they could access expert advice and treatments without feeling judged, but also gain some

headspace and time to breathe so they can’t wait to come again and again.”

Fulwood’s team of experienced therapists are trained and mentored by Cindy in her unique methods and protocols, developed over many years. Methods which have ensured she is in-demand, with a long waiting list at the Middlewood salon, where she works purely on a 1-1 basis.

Having undergone a complete refurbishment, The Beauty Retreat Organic Day Spa Fulwood offers two decadent treatment rooms, as well as a separate manicure room, all with beautiful yet intimate, customer-focused surroundings. The luxurious nature of the salon is evident from the moment you walk through the door and step into the beautiful reception

and the aroma of organic skincare products and twinkling candles.

The Fulwood salon has enabled Cindy to realise her vision of widening the reach of the treatments she offers and therefore help more people, through a high-end, indulgent experience at a reasonable price point and with accessible hours.

Specialising in bespoke organic facials, as well as more advanced microcurrent and LED facials, the salon also offers numerous massage rituals, luxury hand and foot

treatments, as well as waxing and eyelash tinting etc.

“Indulgent Hour”, which changes each month, and combines differing elements of face and body rituals, into an hour of pure bliss and indulgence.

As our commitment to offering services that improve physical and mental wellbeing,

will also be available from March.

All treatments can be booked through the website, and gift vouchers are also available to purchase online.

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The Bridal Box Boutique

Award Winning Bridal Boutique in Stocksbridge, Sheffield

Gaining almost ninety, 5* Google reviews in just 3 years, the customer service of this warm and friendly boutique is second to none, providing the full end-to-end service from choosing your dress to the final alterations. With an expansive inventory of luxurious dresses from exclusive designers, the owner strives to help you find the wedding outfit of your dreams in a relaxed environment.

The boutique is located in an old church school, with beautiful stained-glass windows and with the whole boutique to yourself for your full appointment, this really is the perfect place to say ‘yes to the dress’ whilst sipping on a glass of prosecco.

Longer and shorter appointments available and can be booked via the website.

Free onsite parking available | Easily accessible from the M1

516a Manchester Road, Stocksbridge, S36 2DU

Tel: 07789 512 339

www.thebridalboxboutique.co.uk

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Cindy has worked in the beauty industry for over 30 years and as well as a facialist specialist and owner of The Beauty Retreat she is also a ‘No-Bull’ Mindset Coach.

in Middlewood and she recently opened a second location in Fulwood. Opening a further location has allowed her to share her knowledge and expertise.

journey possible,” Cindy said. “They’ll leave feeling rested and rejuvenated looking radiant and wanting to return again and again.”

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Lesley Taylor is the independent ladies fashion retailer, which has been in business for over 38 years. She is still as passionate now and gets just as excited when sourcing new collections and fashion trade shows as when

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PA Jewellery currently have a larger range of vintage watches than ever before.

n recent years the reasons for wearing a wristwatch have changed. The constant presence of a smartphone in our pocket alongside the development and increasing availability of smartwatches has meant that a watch is no longer necessary for us to keep track of the time while out and about. The practical need for such an item simply no longer exists for many of us. However, watches remain a popular gift or special selfpurchase, and vintage models in particular continue to be sought after, but where do you start with a vintage watch?

Firstly, the major brands are always the most sought after amongst the general public and the easiest to buy and sell. Rolex is the most famous watch brand in the world, synonymous with quality and status even amongst those with little or no horological interest. Their core models have been around for decades and have changed little in that time; subtle design developments and technical improvements aside, models such as the Datejust and

Submariner are recognisable from the middle of the last century right up to today

The other major brand for non-specialist collectors is Omega. There are certain models within the Omega collection that have also hardly changed over the years. Famously, the Speedmaster, more which has barely altered in appearance since it travelled onboard NASA’s Apollo missions in the 1960s. There have been technical innovations over the years, but the current model retains the principal design features.

Away from the Speedmaster and other classic models, Omega have a more richly varied design history than Rolex, their styles fashions over the years. For those who want Chronostop is a great example, combining fabulous functionality with eye-catching the curving oval and cushion shapes and bright colours of the period in its case and

dial detail. It was available with a variety of different functions and if you want something more unusual, it is a great choice!

There are lots of premium watch brands and many of them have fantastic histories with beautiful vintage models available to the collector.

At PA Jewellery, we currently have a larger range of vintage watches (primarily Rolex and Omega) than we have ever had before. You can browse these on our website or visit our showroom to handle the pieces for yourself, ask questions and discuss your choice.

To read in more detail about some of the classic models that continue to be popular, simply scan the QR code on our advert on the back page or visit our website.

PA Jewellery

The Old Bank

23 Commonside

www.pajewellery.com

The changing season is upon us and brings big changes to our wardrobe.

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The importance of an EYE EXAMINATION

Yearly check-ups are not just about maintaining clear vision, say Martyn Kemp Opticians.

Annual eye examinations are crucial for maintaining optimal eye health and overall well-being. While many people may only visit an optometrist when they experience noticeable vision changes, routine check-ups offer numerous acuity.

Firstly, regular eye exams can detect potential eye diseases and conditions early on when they are most treatable. Conditions such as glaucoma, macular degeneration, and diabetic retinopathy often develop gradually and without noticeable symptoms in the early stages. By undergoing yearly exams, individuals can catch these issues in their infancy, allowing for prompt intervention and management to prevent vision loss.

Eye exams are not solely about vision correction; they also provide insights into

one’s overall health. The eyes can serve as windows to systemic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, and even certain cancers. Changes in the eyes’ blood vessels, optic nerve, or retinal tissue can indicate underlying health issues that require further evaluation and treatment.

Regular eye exams ensure that corrective prescriptions, such as glasses or

contact lenses, remain up to date. Vision changes over time, and without proper adjustments, outdated prescriptions can lead to eye strain, headaches, and decreased productivity in daily activities.

Additionally, for children, annual eye exams are essential for monitoring visual development and identifying any potential issues that may affect learning and development.

Yearly eye examinations are not just about maintaining clear vision; they are vital for safeguarding ocular health, detecting systemic diseases, and ensuring overall well-being. By prioritising regular eye check-ups, individuals can preserve their vision and enjoy a higher quality of life.

To book your next eye examination, visit mko.co.uk or call us on 0114 4300 443.

The Diary

THEATRE MUSIC COMEDY EVENTS EXHIBITIONS FILM FURTHER AFIELD...

Words: Yasmin Aggarwal

Jonathan Pie

Comedy

Jonathan Pie

Theatre

Sunset Boulevard

19-23 March

Music

James Arthur

Stewart Lee

The Crucible 2-30 March

Michael

Event

Dirty Dancing in Concert

The Boy At The Back Of The Class

5-9 March

Timothee Chalamet stars in Dune: Part Two

Film

Dune: Part Two 15 March

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A year ofLIGHT & COLOUR

The Heights of Abraham, Derbyshire’s oldest visitor attraction, celebrates two milestone anniversaries in 2024.

Ayear of celebration is now underway as Derbyshire’s oldest visitor attraction, The Heights of Abraham, marks two ‘milestone’ anniversaries in the same year of its 237year history.

This May it celebrates the ‘Golden Anniversary’, 50 years since the Pugh family arrived at the run-down, hilltop estate, and started to restore and completely transform it to become the thriving and unique visitor attraction that it is today.

In April it will be 40 years since the launch of the alpine-style cable cars, marking their ‘Ruby Anniversary’. The part of the visitor experience, making the short, steep ascent to the summit of Masson Hill, where a different world caverns awaits, which has been enchanting visitors to the Peak District since 1787.

Nowadays the family-friendly attraction welcomes visitors to enjoy the two illuminated show caverns, breath-taking views from the estate’s vantage points, living history exhibitions, woodland trails and adventure playgrounds. It’s an educational and inspiring day out which encourages visitors of all ages to appreciate the area’s natural beauty from a

different perspective, from the mountainlike Peaks to the depths of the mineral-rich show caverns, a fascinating insight into the area’s geology and social history.

The estate’s evolution is a constant journey, and this year the Great Masson cavern boasts an enhanced illumination experience, bringing an array of rainbow colour to its dramatic interiors, whereas the Rutland cavern has a characterful tour guide in full period costume, bringing to life tales from the Victorian era of tourism in the area to amuse guests. Recently added in 2022, is a willow sculpture trail, featuring heritage-inspired aspects such as miners and local wildlife, with installations by the sculptor, Caroline Gregson.

A popular spot is the ‘Vista’ restaurant with its balcony area, perched almost 1,000 feet/554 metres above sea level. Its

Seasonal events:

• Derbyshire Half Term – 17-25 February Easter Holidays

• Cable Cars 40th anniversary party day

• Victorian Weekend

• May Live Music Weekend

• Punch & Judy Show

• Halloween Fun

• Divali Celebration of Light

vantage point offers diners a meal with a view, and the unique venue can also be hired for private events, such as birthdays and anniversaries.

The Terrace café specialises in locally made cakes and hot beverages, and The Tavern holds the oldest beer license in the Matlocks’, homage to the 18th century when hard-working lead miners socialised there after their shift.

Visitors browse the gift and ‘Rock shop’, selling souvenirs and speciality items such as gemstones, fossils, and jewellery, some pieces featuring the local ‘Blue John’.

Several multi-media exhibitions explore the social and cultural history, geology and reveal the white-knuckle inducing installation project of the cable cars.

There are adventure playgrounds, woodland walks and pathways to enjoy, along with several garden vistas, mindfully created to complement the views and natural wildlife of the Derbyshire Peaks.

For more about the anniversary events, see www.heightsofabraham.com/2024

Heights of Abraham

Matlock Bath, Derbyshire, DE4 3PD

Tel: 01629 582365

www.heightsofabraham.com

EVERYONE Something for

Alison Catherall tucks into the Pheasant’s seasonal menu.

he Pheasant is situated in the village of Oughtibridge on the pub has been refurbished to a high standard and offers a range of both small and large plates together with a great selection of premium cask ales, lagers, stouts, and ciders together with an excellent choice of

Tper person, a very popular Sunday lunch

Owner Paul has been at the Pheasant for seven years and prides the pub on providing excellent quality food and drink produced from locally sourced produce wherever possible, with everything made fresh in house, from the bread and cakes includes a large range of vegetarian, vegan

playing and small lamps on the tables

We opted for a pint of Cruzcampo lager and a glass of Pinot Grigio to drink and were given time to peruse the extensive to talk us through the menu and offer

We opted for Salmon and spring onion

lovely and crispy on the outside with a soft centre of well-balanced salmon and spring

made at the ‘Little Sausage Shop’ located further up the road from the pub, served on

bread was perfect for mopping up the generous topping of parmesan and a good

selection of traditional homemade options all served with cream, ice-cream or custard as well as a selection of locally sourced

and was served with a generous jug of hot custard which provided the perfect end to

Whether it is a quiet drink, a family catch-up or a romantic dinner you are

The Pheasant Oughtibridge

59 Station Lane, Oughtibridge,

Several locals were enjoying a drink in one side of the pub while we were shown to

and coconut milk served with coconut rice

www.thepheasantoughtibridge.co.uk

Easter bookings now been taken

Curry Night - Monday 4th March Bookings now been taken

Special treats on Mothers Day 10th March - Bookings now been taken

The Pheasant, 59 Station Lane, Oughtibridge, Sheffield, S35 0HS

EMAIL: thepheasantoughtibridge@outlook.com TELEPHONE: 0114 2299190 WEB: thepheasantoughtibridge.co.uk

MON: Closed (Open Bank Holidays: Bar 12pm-10pm Food 12pm-8pm) | TUES-THURS: 4pm-11pm | FRI: 12pm-11pm | SAT: 12pm-11pm | SUN: 12pm-10pm

Don’t hang AROUND

Get out and about this Easter and beyond. There’s lots to

pring is in the air and brings

SThe Festival of the Outdoors and activities.

Adventure Film Festival

Week The Climbing Works International Festival Pollen Market Park Hill Uprise: Urban Hill Climb

Get Together Festival

CMAT - at Get Together Festival

NOWOPENINHILLSBOROUGH

Open:Weds-Sun8am-3pm KringleHillsborough,6WadsleyLane,S64EB

Mothering Sunday

Sunday 10th March

Treat her for a meal, we’ll give her a glass of prosecco

Welsh Cheese Night

Saturday 23rd March

5-course cheese parings £35pp | £10 deposit

Easter Egg Hunt

Sunday 31st March

Live entertainment, competitions & prizes galore

Roasts for the whole family

St George’s Day

Sunday 21st April

Live music & entertainment

Sunday Roasts - Serving from 12 noon

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

Meet the CHEF

A selection of local cooks share their kitchen secrets,

Erkland Xhaja  Cubana

young teenager.

Erkland, who has been a part of the Cubana family for over 22 years, tells us “it’s “all about the prep”.

After a decade of second in command to former head chef, Chilean Fabian Cruz, Erkland was the natural choice to take the helm, a responsibility he has embraced for just over seven years.

“We have a substantial and varied menu and are lucky enough to have a high turnover of customers,” said Erkland. “This means arriving early and getting on top of things.”

prepare, which is why he takes such great pride in his reliable kitchen team.

Lee Wilkinson

The Pheasant Bar & Grill

Shahab Uddin

Bangladeshi food. Shahab has been working at the popular restaurant for over 20 years. He’s always worked in a restaurant environment and it’s a place he loves 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.

“We only use the freshest spices and herbs to make sure you get the best tasting curry and our food is all cooked fresh on order to make sure your meal is cooked to perfection when you order,” he said.

and lamb tikka, sliced onion, green peppers, fresh tomato, fresh coriander, chopped green chillies, fresh garlic and chef’s special spices.

Lee’s love of cooking is evident at The Pheasant in Oughtibridge, where he showcases the best in modern British food. The menu ranges from ‘tapas-style’ dishes to gastro plates, such as slow braised oxtail and Indian shepherd’s pie.

Not that Lee has a signature dish.

“It’s always changing, especially with the seasons,” he said. “I have a strong relationship with Paul, the owner, which drives the menu forward.”

Lee loves the satisfaction of seeing people enjoy his food and asked if he had any advice for would-be chefs he added: “Always try and work with good chefs and taste, taste, taste.”

Bamford Geranium Hand & Body Lotion, £27

Created in an ethical and sustainable way, the lotion features a pure essential oil blend to soften, envelop and uplift the mood whilst hydrating and enriching the

Byredo Animalique Eau De Parfum 100ml, £200

Animalique is Byredo’s ode to the authentic self. Fresh top notes of lemon

into an atmosphere of suede, amber and

La Mer The Energizing Gel Cleanser, £90

Achieve an energised, fresh and vibrant complexion with La Mer’s gently foaming cleanser, drawing out impurities, excess oil and pollutants with a refreshingly light touch.

reset SPRING

This March, reset and revive your routine with the help of Harvey Nichols, Leeds. Explore their carefully curated edit of revitalising beauty, hydrating skincare and glow-giving makeup products to add to your routine.

Plus, discover a number of great events coming up instore including The Beauty Social on Wednesday 13 March and as always, we have various treatments available including facial treatments, that are completely redeemable with purchases*. For more information visit www.harveynichols.com/store/leeds/events/

Sisley Phyto Teint Perfection £81

The foundation had a medium to full buildable coverage with a luminous matte

Hourglass Vanish™ Airbrush Concealer, £35

Viral for a reason! This weightless liquid concealer instantly delivers full undetectable coverage with an with minimal product, leaving skin

MDLONDON STRAIT Straightening Iron - Blush, £109

Short on time? The new mdlondon straightening irons feature faultless performance with longer plates, leaving you with smooth and shiny

Charlotte Tilbury K.I.S.S.I.N.G Lipstick, £27

The fail-safe recipe for perfect lips. Enriched with a breakthrough secret ingredient, this anti-oxidant naturally protects lips from UV damage and external pollution leaving them cashmere soft and irresistible, with light-diffusing pigments.

Sol De Janeiro Cheirosa 59 perfume mist 90ml £22

With delicious notes of velvet plum, sugared violet and whipped amber, this sunshine-scented must-haves instantly transport you to the sandy shores of Copacabana and beyond.

the needs of men’s skin. The Serum strengthens skin to retain hydration and

N°1 DE CHANEL revitalising mask, £78

Concentrated with red camellia extract, mask gently exfoliates skin, leaving it visibly energised, smoother and more

Sol de Janeiro Delicia Drench Body Butter, £48 and Sol de Janeiro Cheirosa 59 Perfume Mist, £22

Body Butter from Sol de Janeiro locks in long-lasting moisture, relieving dry skin and repairing the moisture barrier. Pair for a longer lasting woody gourmand fragrance, deeply hydrated skin, and the ultimate mood-boosting vibe.

Marihuana

This Body Lotion features the LOEWE Home Scents Scent of Marihuana fragrance – a herbal, woody scent that evokes the soothing aroma of the Sativa Herb. Incorporating natural ingredients, this lotion perfumes the body with nature-inspired scent.

Slip Pure Silk Large Scrunchies - Petal, £39

Step up your hair tie game and switch to a large slip scrunchie this Spring. They are gentle on your delicate hair and fashionable at the same time.

Skin Lux Balm Ultra-Hydrating Cherry Lip Balm, £16

Fenty Skin’s juicy, Barbados Cherrypowered lip balm brings dry, chapped lips back to life with instant hydration. Sleek and discreet, it’s mess-free and

Or try something different...

ChloBo limited edition candle in collaboration with To The Moon. £35

Inspired by the allure of the night sky and the mystique of lunar exploration, ChloBo X To The Moon is more than just a candle; it’s an experience. It is meticulously crafted with precision and passion, combining premium ingredients to deliver an array of scents that captures the precious phases of the moon.

LOEWE

Body Lotion 360ml £66

Fenty

DIOR Sauvage The Serum £70

If you’re in the market for driving excitement, Richard Abbey has just the thing...

Top model

The new Mercedes-AMG GT 63 4MATIC+ Coupé is now available to order.

The top model in the Mercedes-AMG range combines highly dynamic driving characteristics with increased suitability for everyday use. Components such as the AMG ACTIVE RIDE CONTROL suspension with semi-active roll stabilisation, rear-axle steering and active aerodynamics enhance its dynamic character, while the more spacious interior, available two-plus-two seating layout and improved all-round visibility make the new Mercedes-AMG GT even more versatile.

start from £164,765 OTR.

Impressive upgrade

Iconic design

Dynamic excellence

The new GTS joins the McLaren line-up as a replacement for the GT. The superlightweight vehicle is engineered to delight drivers who demand the dynamic excellence and driving excitement of a and luggage space suited to routine drives and extended journeys.

Retaining the core McLaren attractions of beautiful yet functional design, classleading power-to-weight ratio – enabled centred on a unique monocoque chassis –and unmatched driving dynamics, the new GTS is also visually even more powerful and offers increased choice of exterior and

The power of the V8 M840TE 4.0-litre twin-turbocharged engine has been elevated to 635PS at 7,500rpm, the additional 15PS coming from increased crankshaft torque enabled by more aggressive combustion phasing and revised ignition timing.

The all-electric MINI Cooper combines a passion for iconic design, legendary performance and sustainable mobility. The Sport trim adds John Cooper Works (JCW) styling; the logo stands out particularly well with its traditional red, white and black colour

The powerful appearance is achieved, among other things, by 18-inch wheels in Lap Spoke 2-tone design with ten spokes each and JCW brake callipers in eye-catching red. Bonnet stripes on the body emphasise its sporty character.

As standard, the MINI Cooper Electric in Sport Trim includes striking diffusers at Visual highlights include the contrasting roof and the mirror caps in Chilli Red.

The new Passat – Volkswagen’s most aerodynamic estate car to date – comes with revised interior with a new cockpit, large displays and a new infotainment menu structure. More than 34 million Volkswagen Passats have been sold worldwide since the covers came

The completely redesigned digital cockpit incorporates the latest-generation (MIB4) infotainment matrix. Many system settings can be controlled using the new IDA voice control, and the large display in front of the driver has a new surface coating to reduce

Prices start from £38,400.

SHOUTING ABOUT SHEFFIELD

VIBE Sheffield is a website dedicated to Sheffield’s dynamic social scene. With popular features and articles split up into the sections below:

FOOD & DRINK WATCH, LISTEN, DO MOVERS & MAKERS

At VIBE, our main focus is to shout about Sheffield and we make sure to surround that with as much positivity as possible. After all, if you’re from Sheffield, you’re proud to live in such a great city!

VIBE DIRECTORY

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