Sixer November 2023

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Sixer THE Q QUALITY MAGAZINE FOR NORTH SHEFFIELD

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Giving You The Advantage

Michelle Cooper

Sandra Russell

Leanne Barton

Take advantage of the region’s multi award winning family law team • Experts in high-net-worth complex divorce cases.

• Skilled negotiators and robust litigators.

• Complex cross border children cases.

• Collaborative law.

• Enhanced service – a full range of personal & commercial services including conveyancing, commercial & probate available.

• Recommended by clients, judges, barristers, court personnel & fellow solicitors.

Peter Dadswell

Philippa Smith

Jessica Beech

A top tier service You can be sure of a bespoke service from beginning to end provided by our award winning team of legal experts headed by Michelle Cooper, supported by our unrivalled customer care team who provide round the clock advice and support to clients.

• Winners of Sheffield & District Law Society – Family Law Team 2022 • Winners of Prestige Yorkshire Family Law Firm 2022/23 • Legal 500 Recommended Solicitors – Michelle Cooper, Leanne Barton, Sandra Russell & Key Lawyer, Peter Dadswell • Michelle Cooper – Three Best Rated Solicitor Sheffield, Inspirational Women of Sheffield 2020 winner • Yorkshire Legal Awards Finalists - 3rd year running PLUS MORE

Visit our website to book a free 30 minute consultation: www.acclaimedfamilylaw.co.uk or call 0114 5517555 Acclaimed Family Law is a trading name of Sills & Betteridge LLP

Cathedral Chambers, 18-24 Campo Lane, Sheffield S1 2EF Tel: 0114 5517555 enquiries@acclaimedfamilylaw.co.uk www.acclaimedfamilylaw.co.uk

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36 elcome to our November edition of Sixer.

Sh ffi ld b k b ll h Sheffield basketball has a new home - we take a closer look at the Canon Medical Arena,, which forms part of the Olympic Legacy Park and will see the Sharks and Hatters play there games there.

We also turn our attention to Christmas,, focus on getting your home ready for winter and haav ve yo your usual mix of fashion, a , beautyy,, food and more.

See you next month.

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Richard Abbey Ex xe ecutiv ve Editor

FRONT COVER: Take a look inside the new home of Sheffield basketball. See page 50

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Check k out these h homes, h , cur rentlly on the mark keet with local estate agents e

We dine at SYN Restaurant R & Bar and The Greeedy Grreeek Deli

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46 Christmas Gift f Guide

Chic,, sultry and effortlessly stylish - cherry rreed is undeniaab bly the ‘it’’ shade of the autumn season

18 G your Get y home readyy for winter

Get inspiration i i fro f om the h independents i d d this festiive season

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Fro om bathr b h oom to kitchens ki h .... yyo ou’ll ’ll find fi d everything you need with these local businesses and serrvices

The newly-opened Canon Medical Arena is the UK’s first carbon-neutral built community areena and will be the home of Sheffield bask ketball – and much more

24 Bits & Pieces

54 Motoringg

Our monthly ro O ound-up of what’s been going on aro ound the region

Is Vo Volkswagen’s ‘GTI’ ab about to get the electric treeatment?

34 Competition p

Win a Christmas Ch i h hamper

36 The Diaryy

Our monthly ro ound-up d off what’s h happening in your area

For ve ertising enquiries please contact: F all adv Mandy y Ogle: Te Tel: 07702 176988 mandy.ogle@rmcmedia.co.uk Sam Wa Warsop: Te Tel: 07772 627320 sam.warsop@rmcmedia.co.uk EXECUTIVE EDITOR Richard Abbey Tel: 07989 358215 richard.abbey@rmcmedia.co.uk DESIGN Dan Wray dan.wray@rmcmedia.co.uk DISTRIBUTION Chris Clayton Tel: 07843 633188 chris.clayton@rmcmedia.co.uk ACCOUNTS Steve Wasden Tel: 07503 154498 steve.wasden@rmcmedia.co.uk

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Published by: RMC Media, Office 1 Enterprise House, 1 Broadfield Court, Sheffield, S8 0XF 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 off unsolicited manuscripts, photographs or other material. Any submitted material should be accompanied by y 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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LM Hill Carpets 315 Middlewood Road, Sheffield S6 1TG

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PROPERTIES OF THE MONTH

Properties of the month CHECK OUT THESE HOMES, CURRENTLY ON THE MARKET WITH LOCAL ESTATE AGENTS.

Blenheim Park Estates Park House and Park House Cottage Off Carr Lane, Wortley, Sheffield, S35 7DE Offers in the region of: £1,125,000 Standing within a sizeable plot of approximately 1.5 acres and being uniquely situated within the parkland of the historic Wortley Hall is Park House and Park House Cottage. Offered for sale is the main house, which comprises of four bedrooms, and a one bedroomed self-contained cottage that is ideal for relatives and offers versatility for a purchaser to create further living space. To the front aspect of the house, there are wonderful south-facing mature gardens that overlook far-reaching countryside views.

If you have a property to sell and want it to appear in our Properties of the Month section please call Mandy on 07702 176988

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Blundells 68 Marchwood Road £275,000 Situated within this popular residential area and overlooking woodland to the rear with an attractive fully landscaped south facing rear garden is this delightful three-bedroomed semi-detached property that offers ample off road parking to the side with access to a detached garage. The property offers no onward chain and is located within a few minutes’ walk to good reputable schools and local parks. The accommodation comprises, entrance hallway with stairs to the first floor, through lounge dining room, fitted kitchen. Three bedrooms: two doubles and a single bedroom with house bathroom and separate w.c.

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Six generations of family bed makers creating affordable handmade luxury in Yorkshire since 1893

Kingsforth Road, Thurcroft Industrial Estate, Rotherham, S66 9HU Tel: 01709 550602 Email: showroom@healthbeds.co.uk Showroom Opening Hours: Monday to Saturday 9.00am – 5.00pm

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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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HOME & GARDEN

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CHIC, SULTRY AND EFFORTLESSLY STYLISH - CHERRY RED IS UNDENIABLY THE ‘IT’ SHADE OF THE AUTUMN SEASON. WHETHER YOU’RE JUST LOOKING FOR A FEW STATEMENT ACCESSORIES OR WANT TO GO ALL OUT WITH THIS TREND, WE HAVE A LITTLE SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE.

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1 Dunelm wavy photo frame £8. www.dunelm.com 2 The Hampton kitchen range makes a powerful statement in any home. smilekitchens.com 3 A rug from Pappelina is exclusively woven from the purest plastic ribbons made in Sweden. Otto berry background £235. pappelina.com/en 4 Audrey double bed in claret. sofa.com 5 Luxurious and sustainable candlestick hand crafted from reclaimed table legs and gilded in genuine red dyed silver leaf, £160. webbandgray.com 6 In deep colours for a warm festive feel, this tall ribbed glass vase is set to transform your décor. ivylinegb.co.uk 7 The Thatcham Gents Chair is a slightly wider armchair with a stylish, classic look that is incredibly comfortable with plump, sumptuous seat cushions, £2,346. www.darlingsofchelsea.co.uk 8 Small cherry ornament £30. www.rockettstgeorge.co.uk 9 Primary Home red dappled glass candle £8. www.primark.com www.rmcmedia.co.uk 13

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10 Desenio ‘Mon Cheri’ poster, £9.95. desenio.com 11 Amuse La Bouche cherry candy stripe ruffle cushion cover £85. www.roseandgrey.co.uk 12 Acupanel® colour scarlet red acoustic wood wall panels £189.99. www.thewoodveneerhub.co.uk 13 HomeSense sensory cyberpunk red lips flocked vase £14.99. www.homesense.com 14 Benjamin Moore ‘Cranberry Cocktail’ paint. From £20 per 0.94L. www.benjaminmoorepaint.co.uk 15 HomeSense red chest. www.homesense.com 16 Marks & Spencer cast aluminium five-litre casserole dish £49.50. www.marksandspencer.com 17 Large temple jar table lamp on wooden base £1,629. www.besselink.com 18 Jellycat Fabulous Fruit soft toy £11.50. www.jeremyshomestore.co.uk 19 Mid-sized Shanxi red lacquer cabinet, £3,195. www.shimu.co.uk 14 www.rmcmedia.co.uk

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NuLife Window Company VISIT OUR HILLSBOROUGH SHOWROOM Sheffield’s favourite window company

SEE THEM ON DISPLAY IN OUR SHOWROOM. IN 23 COLOURS

ALL OUR COMPOSITE DOORS ARE MULTILOCKING AND HAVE ANTI-SNAP BARRELS. Superb quality, craftsmanship and installation service. Call and see us soon.

We remove your old units and leave your house clean and tidy when we leave.

NuLife Window Company was formed in 1974 and in 1975 Mike Knott joined as Sales Director.

Today Mike is the Managing Director of NuLife and the company is wholly owned by the Knott family.

Also installing: Conservatories, uPVC Doors, Windows, Sealed Units, Roofline We offer: Free no obligation quotation.

10 year manufacturers guarantee on composite doors, uPVC windows, doors.

No Deposit: We are so confident in our quality and service, you pay nothing until the day of installation.

Call us on: 0114 2336723 218 Middlewood Road, Hillsborough, Sheffield S6 1TE (near Asda) email: info@nulifewindowcompany.co.uk www.nulifewindowcompany.co.uk Open: Mon – Fri 9am – 4.30pm, Sat 10am – 2pm WHEELCHAIR ACCESS AND PARKING AVAILABLE ON THE FRONT *VAT is charged at current rate at date of invoice. † Furniture plus non-standard colours, bevelled glass, will incur additional costs.

Please ask for details. Prices correct at time of going to press 08/09/23 and subject to change. Other uPVC frame and door colours are available at extra cost, please ask for details.

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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

Telephone: 0114 276 9642 www.acbathroomsandheating.com

FREE NEXT DAY DELIVERY • OPEN 6 DAYS

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Misted Units?

• Glazing repairs to all types of frames inc. uPVC, TIMBER and ALUMINIUM • Energy saving glass fitted as standard • Conservatory roof repairs and patio door units • Sheffield based company • Trading and manufacturing in Sheffield for over 35 years

No need to change the frame – Just the glass LOWEST PRICES & NO VAT TO PAY

Sheffield Glazing Co. Call us to arrange your free quotation

Middle Lane, Grenoside, S35 • Tel: 0114 4188939 or 07968 957938 • Email: grahamwarsop@sky.com

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FROM BATHROOMS T TO ROOFING, WINDOWS AND MORE, YOU’L LL FIND EVERYTHING YOU NEED D WITH THESE LOCAL BUSINESSES AND SERVICES.

AC Bathrooms Con C nveniently i tl situated it t d iin th the centre of Sheffield,, just off Rutland Road, AC Bathrooms haave quickly established themselves as a premier destination for bathrooms in South Yo Yorkshire,, with plenty of ideas on displays,, kno ow wledgeable staff and exceptionally good prices,, plus some amazing manager’s specials.The sho displays li and d howroom iincludes l d many di l ffrom lleading di suppliers space-saaving ideas for en-suites and cloakrooms.They also haav ve a great collection of walk-in sho ow wers 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.

To find out more,, call 0114 276 9642 or visit www w.acbathroomsandheating.com 18 www.rmcmedia.co.uk

Bi-F Fold l Netw work ork by by Vision n Wiindo ow ws Bi-Fold Network are trade manuffaaccturers of smarts, um windows and doors, aluminiu ng everything from bisupplyin ws and entrance doors. fold doors and sliding patios to window Visofold bifold doors are av availaab ble in a range of opening hey can be folded configurations to suit any application.Th pening at the side (so the internally or externally and with the op sashes all fold one way),, at one end (to create a single entrance door) or in the middle (to giv ive the option of a double door).

The highly-versatile,, easy-to-operatee system is the perfect pable of opening up an option for even the largest project,, cap entire wall,, ye yet presenting a contemporrary, y, elegant glazed façade when closed.

The Bi-Fold Network has been supp plying the trade for over 20 years and offer a ten-year manuffaactturer’s guarantee.

Call 0114 231 3133 or visit www w.biffoldnetwork.com to find out more.

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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.

Visit their showroom at Kingsforth Road, Thurcroft Industrial Estate, Rotherham, S66 9HU, call 01709 550602 or log on to www.heatlhbeds.co.uk

Martin-Brooks Sheffield’s seven hills expose our homes to the worst of the British weather and the roof bears the brunt. But, when you’re down on the ground, it’s almost impossible to determine the extent of any damage.

Local firm, Martin-Brooks (roofing specialists), are experts in providing roof surveys, charging just £150 plus VAT for a comprehensive inspection and report, detailing the condition of the roof and a quote for any necessary repairs.

As a member of the Competent Roofer scheme, the firm is able to sign-off projects of this nature for building regulations, saving homeowners the time and expense of calling out a council inspector.

To find out more about commissioning a roof survey from Martin-Brooks, telephone 0114 244 7720 or visit www.martin-brooks.co.uk and complete the online enquiry form.

Nu-Life Windows GET READY NOW. No-one wants to think about cold winter days but as the days get shorter it’s time to start THINKING AHEAD. Nulife Windows’ summer promotion of composite doors will help you do just that. With prices from £795 including fitting and VAT. Don’t delay - now’s the TIME TO ORDER and be Winter ready. You’ll find composite doors, UPVC windows and more - all at realistic prices . Visit the showroom at 218 Middlewood Road S6 1TE or call them on 0114 233 6723 and they’ll come to your home – no obligation.

Nulife Windows are an established company and provide a professional service to meet your needs. They’re proud to serve Sheffield and surrounding areas and look forward to hearing from you soon.

JK Fencing & Landscapes Ltd 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.

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. To find out more, call 0114 286 3886 or visit www.jkfencing.co.uk

Moonlight Textiles Whether you want to spruce up your rooms with a splash of colour this winter or add the subtlety of translucent voiles, you need to pop along to Moonlight Textiles.

The large showroom displays a diverse range of fabrics, voiles and sheers including the exclusive, distinguished brand Romo ‘Black Edition’ and newly launched Sanderson’s ‘Disney home’ celebrating 100 years of Disney and including iconic 1930s designs together with new patterns featuring original Disney characters.

Moonlight’s comprehensive range of blinds are in constant demand with made-to-measure energy saving systems designed and manufactured to suit most window types.

If you need a little help, not only do they offer a home measure and advisory service, their in-house team of fitters will professionally install your order to the highest of standards.

Call 0114 258 8555 or visit www.moonlight-textiles.co.uk

RB Allan & Sons RB Allan & Sons is a family-run business offering a quality building experience.

If you are thinking about home improvements, or a renovation project, they have skilled craftsmen to complete your projects to a high standard. Call them now on 0114 261 0011 for free helpful advice on how to get started with your building project.

R B Allan & Sons offer professional building services for all sizes of property, and offer our services to cover all budgets.

The business has been established in this area for many years now, with great success... they carry out all of their work to the highest possible standards, and cover the whole of Sheffield and all surrounding areas.

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Roman Road Systems Ltd First impressions are everything, especially when it comes to your home. And this extends beyond your front door to your paths, patios and driveways. If they’re cracked, broken or full of weeds, it’s time to do something about it.

This is where Roman Road Systems Ltd come in. The family-run business with over 25 years’ experience can breathe new life into tired pathways, drives and patios.

They are expert installers of resin bound decorative surfaces which can transform hard-standing areas by creating a safe, durable and attractive surface in many different finishes and colours. Finance is available on all installations and Roman Road Systems currently have an autumn sale where they are offering 25 per cent off.

Call 01246 436587 or visit www.romanroadsystems.com to find out more.

Slaters Digital Installations Slaters Digital Installations, incorporating Slaters Aerials, was formed over 57 years ago and was dedicated solely to television aerial systems. Today, the third generation family business has grown to incorporate all manner of home entertainment, internet and security installations.

Thanks to the boom in home-working, Slaters are very busy installing internet and ethernet connections – both hardwired and Wi-Fi – direct to offices, generally a spare bedroom or attic. Another very popular installation is inhome CCTV and in-home alarm systems; with ease of use and networked to all compatible devices, properties can be viewed whilst at home or when away from the property.

To find out more, visit www.slatersdigitalinstallations.co.uk or www.slatersaerials.co.uk

Vision Windows Vision Windows is the leading manufacturer of Kömmerling PVCu, windows, doors, conservatories and Solidor composite doors. They have a state-of-the-art factory on Cuthbert Road in Sheffield with dedicated PVCu production lines for precision-engineered products. So whether you’re choosing a single window or a composite door, the production facilities, dedicated technical and customer services ensure you will be completely satisfied with your overall purchase.

They also offer the latest protection against lock snapping and lock bumping. Vision use Ultion locks as standard; these have 11 pins – twice as many as standard locks – and nearly 300,000 key combinations.

Vision are more than just suppliers, offering customers a comprehensive service at competitive trade prices. They have been supplying the trade for over 20 years and offer a ten-year manufacturer’s guarantee. To find out more, call 0114 231 3133 or visit www.vision-windows.com 20 www.rmcmedia.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.

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. To find out more, call 0114 418 8939, 07968 957938, or email grahamwarsop@sky.com

Swift Gas Energy bills have doubled, tripled and, in some cases, even quadrupled with homeowners facing increasingly testing times in the coming months.

Neale Jackson has worked in the plumbing, heating and gas industry for nearly 30 years.

His energy saving tips include: replacing your existing boiler, servicing your boiler annually, fitting thermostatic radiator valves, investing in a smart thermostat (eg, Nest), installing underfloor heating or power flushing your heating system.

Boiler servicing from Swift Gas starts from £75 (depending on make and model) which includes central heating, radiator and thermostat checks. Get in touch to discuss how Swift Gas can implement energy-saving solutions to help keep your home cosy and you (and your wallet) happy.

Phone Neale on 07733 605734 and start making savings now.

Yorkshire Loft Ladders Yorkshire Loft Ladders specialise in turning your loft into a welllit, easily-accessed and boarded storage space – somewhere you can safely keep your valued possessions, suitcases or Christmas decorations.

The Yorkshire-based company install loft ladders, boards and lights cleanly, quickly and efficiently – all in less than a day.

They can create a new loft hatch and can recommend from a range of loft ladders depending on your requirements at prices you can afford.

All work comes with a 12-month warranty for parts and labour – and they provide a FREE quotation after visiting your home to make sure they understand your requirements.

Call 0800 612 8359 or visit yorkshireloftladders.co.uk to find out more.

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BASED IN S6 Based in Loxley, we are passionate about our local area and beautiful countryside. Neale is also a member of Sheffrec Cycling Club, the local bike club.

No Job too small We will also attend those small jobs that you never get round to fixing. Whether it’s a dripping tap or low boiler pressure, we can fix it all. With 20 years experience in plumbing and heating there will be no problem we haven’t seen before.

Boiler service and central heating check before winter, just £75 plus parts (no VAT) for anyone within the S6 postcode area.

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THE POINTING

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76-88 Abbeydale Road, Sheffield S7 1FF

Leading manufacturer of Kommerling PVCu, windows, doors, conservatories and Solidor composite doors

KÖMMERLING FLUSH SASH 70 Vision Trade Frames operate from a dedicated PVCu window and door factory in Sheffield. We fabricate Kömmerling, windows, doors, conservatories and Solidor composite doors with nationwide delivery from a 5 working day turnaround.

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

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Milestone victory

Independent spirit The card from King Charles and Queen Camilla in pride of place beside the television tells you one important fact about the remarkable Winifred Lincoln.

Bright, lively and keenly interested in the world around her, Winfred celebrated her 100th birthday just a few months ago.

Winifred was born in 1923 and grew up in the Upperthorpe area of Sheffield, moving to Wadsley more than 70 years ago after marrying her husband, Albert.

Winifred is proudly independent and still living in her Wadsley home with the full support of her family. And adding to that support and ensuring that she has all the things in place to make life safe and secure is the St Luke’s Hospice Community team.

The St Luke’s Community team provides advice and support to patients and their families in their own homes across Sheffield.

Winifred has a heart condition and both she and her family know that the support of St Luke’s Community nurse Fiona Maguire offers a vital link to the full range of St Luke’s services and the comfort of knowing help is always at hand.

To find out more about St Luke’s Community services visit stlukeshospice.org.uk/what-we-do/forpatients/community-nursing-team

New community barge gets royal sail of approval Walkers on the Sheffield and Tinsley canal towpath were astonished recently to see HRH, The Princess Royal, steering a 57 feet long barge into Sheffield city centre. Princess Anne had flown in by helicopter to view the work of the Ethel Trust, an award-winning charity, providing day and residential waterways experiences for disadvantaged groups in South Yorkshire.

With barges based in Sheffield and Thorne, near Doncaster, the Trust was celebrating the arrival of their brand new ‘state of the art’ community barge, called ‘Pearl’.

Back on shore, Princess Anne generously took time to talk to every one of the Trust’s volunteers individually, before officially naming the barge by unveiling a commemorative plaque.

The Ethel Trust is currently recruiting new volunteers, and if you can spare 2 days per month, then check out the Trust’s website www.etheltrust.co.uk or email ethelbarge@gmail.com for more details. No boating experience is required as full training will be provided.

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Stannington Brass Band achieved a milestone victory at the weekend when they scooped first prize at the prestigious Bolsover Festival of Brass entertainment contest, beating 16 bands from all around the country. Each band performed a range of music in a 20-minute programme and were awarded points out of 100 by an adjudicator.

Stannington’s choice of programme was based on cultures and traditions that traversed North America to Ancient Greece, the Amazon Rainforest to the North East of England.

Following their success in 2022, when they pulled off the double of becoming Yorkshire and National Champions, the band now competes in the higher echelons of brass band competitions in the Championship Section.

Band Chair, Phil Attrill commented: “This is the first time in the band’s long history that it has come first in a Championship Section competition and we are we are absolutely thrilled. The band has worked hard for this victory which is due to the dedication of our players and the superb musicianship of our Musical Director, Sam Fisher who has inspired and developed the band to achieve unprecedented success in the contesting arena.”

Christmas market The Woman in Me will be at a Christmas market held at Lomas Hall, Stannington on Sunday 12 November. The event runs from 11am-4pm and includes a fashion show by Fancy Pants at 3pm. Entry is £3 (pay on the door).

Competition winners Congratulations to Pauline Barrett who was chosen as the winner for our DoubleTree by Hilton Sheffield Park competition out of 3,323 entries.

Our Zippo’s Circus competition winners were: Hannah Matthews, Leanne Allum, Paul White, Freyja Thorpe and Andrea Tinkler. We had 504 entries.

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 time, did you spot that Simon was at Hillsborough Corner?

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Staying independent and safe in your home FIND OUT HOW AHM INSTALLATIONS CAN HELP. ome holds a central place in everyone’s life, but its suitability becomes particularly crucial for older or less abled individuals. The ability to enter and exit the house safely, navigate within, access essential facilities such as the bathroom, cook a meal, and reach the bed without risk all directly impact our dignity and overall well-being.

If you’ve started to recognise that some of these tasks are becoming challenging to perform safely, it’s time to consider making improvements.

Unfortunately, many people find themselves unsure of where to begin, often burdened by concerns about the associated costs. However, financial assistance is available through a Disabled Facilities Grant (DFG). A DFG is a means-tested grant that provides a maximum of £30,000 to make

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When it comes to addressing the crucial area of the bathroom, that’s where our expertise shines - we’ve been creating bespoke accessible bathrooms and wetrooms for over 24 years.

Sometimes our customers think they need a full renovation but more often than not they just need a few adaptations to make life a little easier such as the installation of grab rails near the toilet or installing a walk-in bath or shower that is easier to access.

We understand it can be daunting when considering making alterations to your home, which is why we guide our

customers every step of the way. Our friendly home surveyors visit customers in their homes to truly understand their challenges and to provide customised solutions that fit within their budgets.

Our Customer Service team are always on hand if you have any questions throughout the process and our commitment to excellence is reflected in our ‘Excellent’ rating on Trustpilot.

Our customers are at the heart of what we do, we’re still a family-run company since my wife Julie and I founded AHM Installations Ltd in 1999 drawing upon her nursing and caregiving experiences, along with my background in the mobility industry.

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Make your dress dream a reality

MAKE YOUR DRESS BUYING EXPERIENCE RELAXED, FUN AND ENJOYABLE AT THE BRIDAL BOX BOUTIQUE. hoosing your bridal gown should be one of life’s memorable moments. It’s an experience that should never be rushed but one that should be savoured and enjoyed where you’re allowed to take your time to find that dream dress.

The Bridal Box Boutique has recently relocated to Stocksbridge from Huddersfield and offers brides-to-be exclusive appointments where they can take their time and enjoy the whole buying experience with a glass of prosecco in hand.

Owner Claire Parish offers two types of appointments to suit your needs, the most popular of which allows guests up to three-and-a-half hours to enjoy the full bridal experience.

“We really take time to understand your own personal style and you can try on as many dresses as you like during your time with us,” said Claire. “The shorter appointment time is perfect if you’ve already tried dresses on, know what you want and just need to find ‘the one’.”

Claire only books one appointment at a time so you get a full one-to-one service.

“We purposely want to be a boutique experience, when it’s time for your appointment the shop is closed and it’s all about you,” added Claire. “You will get our full attention without any interruptions. We understand wedding dress shopping can be a little stressful or overwhelming so we will make you feel comfortable and make the whole experience relaxed, fun and enjoyable.”

Claire likes dresses that are a bit different and The Bridal Box Boutique stocks gowns from eight different designers, including Rosa Clará, Lazaro and Nicole Milano by Pronovias.

Rosa Clará is a beautiful, elegantly romantic, sophisticated collection; perfect for brides not wanting glitz and sparkle, but a more understated look.

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“As a Rosa Clará Platinum stockist, we have a wide range of dresses from this beautiful collection,” said Claire.

Lazaro’s collection is a sumptuous mix of dreamy romance, timeless elegance and just a sprinkle of diva glam, whilst Nicole Milano wedding dresses are elegant and romantic with a hint of edginess.

Looking for a plus-size wedding dress?

Claire also stocks White One and Ladybird’s ‘Curvy Collections’, which offers sexy and elegant wedding gowns in various designs and colours with a perfect fit and tailored to the latest bridal fashion trends. These wedding gowns, available up to size 34, accentuate your beautiful, feminine curves and ensure that every bride is looking beautiful on her wedding day.

You can view all these dresses, plus a selection of bridal accessories, including veils, sashes, jewellery and headpieces, at the new premises on Manchester Road.

The Bridal Box Boutique is housed in what was originally an old school and has double-height ceilings that are flooded with natural light from stunning stained glass windows. It’s a charming space in which to relax and find your dream dress.

Claire offers what she calls and ‘endto-end’ service and will be with you from the day you purchase your dress, through the alterations – which are all done in-house – to the day you leave with your dress ready for your big day.

In her time as proprietor of The Bridal Box Boutique, Claire received almost 80 five-star Google reviews and has been a finalist in the Bridal Buyer Awards in 2022 and was recently shortlisted as a Regional Finalist in the 2024 TWIA (The Wedding Industry Awards).

“I’m so proud to have been a finalist in these two wonderful awards, it means the world to me to be recognised for everything I strive to achieve,” she said. “I want your wedding dress experience to be the greatest, and I’ll be on hand to share your journey from the very first appointment to the completion of your alterations. After all, it’s all about making your dress dream a reality.”

Claire advises brides-to-be to start looking for their dress when they are ready to buy, ideally 12 months before your wedding. Dress deliveries can take up to six months depending on the designer with alterations taking around two months.

The Bridal Box Boutique is close to

the M1 and has free parking to the rear.

Appointments are available both daytime or evening, weekdays or weekends.

Please contact them to discuss your requirements.

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A tale as old as time HELP BREAK THE SPELL AT WENTWORTH WOODHOUSE THIS CHRISTMAS. magical new Christmas visitor experience is set to sprinkle an enchanted spell over Wentworth Woodhouse, Rotherham’s Grade I listed stately home. A Tale As Old As Time takes up the story after a fairytale spell has been cast on the House and its inhabitants.

The family festive event, which runs from Tuesday 28 November through to Sunday 7 January, is being created and staged entirely by Wentworth Woodhouse staff and their army of dedicated volunteers. A ‘Christmas crew’ is hand-building props and scenery, producing haunting soundscapes and bringing foliage, twisting branches and abandoned elements from the Mansion’s Gardens to transform the corridors and State Rooms into scenes akin to Sleeping Beauty’s castle.

In addition, from dusk ‘til 9pm, the West Front Gardens beyond will be the scene of a half-kilometre outdoor Light Trail, with illuminated woodland grottos and pathways.

The Christmas spectacular is a nod to the history of the mansion - from its lavish Christmas parties thrown by the

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Marquesses of Rockingham and the Earls Fitzwilliam, its slide into decline in the 20th century to its new life, thanks to a careful and creative multi-millionpound regeneration by the Preservation Trust who took ownership in 2017.

Visitors can explore at their leisure and are tasked with finding a hidden trail of camellias which can break the spell cast on the House and restore life and laughter. The Mansion is renowned for the camellia collection - one of the oldest in the western world - in its recently-restored garden Camellia House.

They will enter via the 18th century Oak Staircase and State Corridor, both overgrown with greenery, to find a glowing fire and regal throne in the Whistlejacket Room, a sparkling champagne fountain in the Van Dyck Room and a dark and spooky forest in its Ante Room.

A ballroom scene brings memories of the past to the majestic Marble Saloon and the experience concludes in the State Dining Room, where a giant banquet echoes the nights when a young Princess Victoria, then King George and

Queen Mary, were entertained.

The Light Trail, which runs most evenings from Tuesday 28 November until Sunday 7 January, will feature fairy lights galore, mirror balls in unexpected places and swirling ‘carpets’ of light. There are fairy doors and woodland creatures to seek and find and a spectacular light tunnel finale. The Mansion’s baroque West Front facade will be beautifully lit throughout the Christmas period and a festive steam train will be running on its lawns and rear drive.

A Festive Afternoon Tea themed around the event will be held in the Long Gallery and Christmas fayre is available in the Butler’s Pantry Café and food village on the West Front Lawns.

A Tale As Old As Time tickets cost £15 for adults, £4 for 3-16s (under twos free).

Family tickets (2 adults & 2 children) £30.

Light Trail Only tickets are £12.50 for adults and £8.50 for children (under twos free).

Family tickets (2 adults & 2 children) £35.

House and Light Trail combined tickets are £17.50 for adults, £12.50 for 3-16s (under twos free). Family tickets (2 adults & 2 children) £55.

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COMPETITION

Christmas cracker

YOU CAN WIN A FESTIVE HAMPER AND MORE WITH JOHN CRAWSHAW’S BUTCHERS. ohn Crawshaw’s butchers shops have been a familiar sight on north Sheffield’s high streets for over 60 years. With shops in Hillsborough, Hoyland and Stocksbridge’s Fox Valley Retail Park, they continue to serve these local communities with prime quality, locally-sourced meat and award-winning produce.

Christmas is one of their busiest times of year and they are currently taking orders for a whole host of festive treats, from turkeys, ducks and geese to pies and pigs in blankets.

“We strive to provide the finest locally farmed meats which are prepared to the highest standards by our highlyskilled team,” said John. “Plus, we make a wide range of lovingly-prepared home produce that tastes as good as it looks.”

To get you in the mood for the festive season, John Crawshaw’s have not one but TWO fantastic competitions for you to enter. The first

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is win an Ultimate Christmas Hamper worth £105. This includes a 5.5lb lean turkey breast, 4.5lb gammon joint, 3lb topside beef joint, 3lb pork loin joint, 24 x pigs in blankets, 1lb pork sausage meat, 1lb finest bacon, a large pork pie and stuffing mix – basically everything you need to make your Christmas celebrations go without a hitch.

The second prize is worth £65 and includes a fresh whole chicken, 1kg beef silverside roast, 1kg pork loin roast, 1kg Danish gammon, 1lb premium back bacon, 1lb thin sausage, 1lb sausage meat, 1 pack pigs in blankets, and a large porkpie.

To enter either or both of the competitions, visit their Facebook page (JohnCrawshawsButchers), like the posts, share and tag four friends. To make it easier for you, scan the QR code below with your smartphone’s camera and it will take you straight to their page.

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Click and collect shopping is now available from our Fox Valley 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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The Diary n THEATRE n MUSIC n COMEDY n EVENTS n EXHIBITIONS n FILM n FURTHER AFIELD…

Events

Exhibition

The Holiday in Concert

Modern Europeans

28 November / Sheffield City Hall www.sheffieldcityhall.co.uk The Christmas classic, shown alongside a live orchestra, is a heart-warming story following the lives of two women as they swap homes for the holiday season.

Wreath Making 26 November / Millennium Gallery www.sheffieldmuseums.org.uk Take part in a festive wreath making held

by Debbie Bryan. Tickets are £65 and this includes all necessary material such as preserved flowers, greenery, festive decorations as well as tea, coffee and cake.

Handmade for Christmas

Theatre Stick Man 23-25 November / Lyceum www.sheffieldtheatres.co.uk The adaptation of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s Stick Man is coming to the Lyceum this November and you won’t want to miss it. The production is adapted from the popular children’s book in which Stick Man faces many hardships as he makes his way back to the family tree. With great reviews from the times, the daily mail and the independent this will be a great day out for all the family.

Until 2 December / Graves Gallery www.sheffieldmuseums.org.uk This is your last chance to discover work by some of the most talented and distinctive French and British artists of the late 19th and early 20th century.

This display, drawn from Sheffield’s collections, celebrates the work of both the well-known and lesser-known artists who were pioneers and protégées of the experimental French art scene centred around Paris.

Impressionist painting was developed in France in the late 19th century by artists such as Pierre-Auguste Renoir. Focussing on the landscape and scenes from everyday life, the Impressionists chose to leave their studios, working more spontaneously and capturing the changing colours and light of the outdoors.

Until 24 December www.sheffieldmuseums.org.uk An annual craft showcase in which independent artists, makers and craftspeople come together to display and sell their work. There will be a large variety of handcrafted products to purchase such as ceramics, glass, jewellery, metal work, textiles and wool.

Comedy Yellow Arch Comedy Club 16 November / Yellow Arch Studios www.yellowarch.com Enjoy a night of free live comedy at the Yellow Arch Comedy club. This monthly event at Yellow Arch Studios showcases a range of great comedians for a fun filled night of laughter in a regenerated Victorian factory which is now a popular music and performance venue.

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Music Everybody Say JLS: The Hits Tour 2023 11 November / Utilita Arena Sheffield www.utilitaarenasheffield.co.uk After their comeback in 2021 JLS (made up of Marvin Humes, JB Gill, Oritse Williams and Aston Merrygold) have joined us once again for a UK tour and are preforming at the Utilita Arena in Sheffield on the 11th of November. It is set to be an unforgettable night full of their greatest hits and throwbacks.

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EATING OUT

Naughty and nice

NEWLY OPENED, SYN RESTAURANT & BAR IS THE PERFECT PLACE TO INDULGE, WRITES RICHARD ABBEY. espite the change of working habits in recent years, for many of us the weekend is still the time to let one’s hair down and Sheffield spots don’t come any hotter than those in Kelham Island. With a plethora of bars, restaurants, food halls and markets, it’s become one of the city’s most popular places for a night out and has captured not just local attention but a national one too.

This reputation has only been enhanced with the opening of SYN, a new restaurant and bar that sits on the corner of Russell Street and Alma Street in the centre of what was once the city’s industrial heart.

SYN occupies the ground floor of a brand-new apartment building and has that fresh feel that you expect from a new venue. The restaurant occupies the front half of the space with a large bar area and kitchen to the rear. Walls have been painted black with marble tables and orange and green booth seating providing splashes of colour. Soft, industrial-style lighting adds to the atmosphere and is complemented by music that is not too loud for restaurant guests but not too quiet for those in the bar – they’ve got the balance just right.

Reece Elliott, who appeared on MasterChef: The Professionals in 2020,

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has been recruited to run the kitchen and has created a menu that is seasonal and makes the most of local produce. They’ve kept things simple with a choice of four starters, five mains and four desserts.

Being a bar as well, there’s a fantastic choice of drinks with over 30 different cocktails as well as a good selection of wines, spirits and beers, including those from local Kelham brewery, Heist.

With four of us dining, we were able to sample a large portion of the menu and were impressed with everything we ate. Presentation was immaculate throughout too.

Stand-out starters included the butter poached Cornish cod, mussels, leek, confit potato, fennel pollen, cider cream sauce (£14) and salt baked celeriac, vintage cheddar custard, compressed apple, black garlic (£13).

The fish had been cooked perfectly and well complemented by the sweet mussels and slightly acidic cider sauce.

Delicate flavours had been balanced well and allowed the fish to shine.

Fish again took centre-stage with my main course; tandoori monkfish, king prawn bhaji, spiced potato rosti, date, masala sauce (£26) was subtly spiced with all the elements working together harmoniously. Gressingham duck was enhanced with flavours of fermented

garlic maple glaze, butternut squash, crispy seaweed and pickled cucumber (£27), whilst the aged fillet of beef (£28) was deliciously pink and married well with the braised ox cheek, smoked onion, savoy cabbage, beef fat fondant and Henderson’s Relish jus.

A bottle of Aroha Bay sauvignon blanc (£30) was fresh and zingy and suited all palates.

Our sweet finish came in the form of a warm brown butter treacle tart and cappuccino ice cream (£14), and spiced carrot cake, salted walnut praline, whipped cream cheese and vanilla (£12) whilst one of our dining party opted for the Flat Capper Yorkshire brie cheese, parkin, truffle honey, seed cracker and pear (£15).

SYN is very much the new kid on the Kelham block but has already made a big impression. And there’s lots more to come, including Sunday lunches.

SYN Restaurant & Bar 72 Russell Street, Sheffield, S3 8RW Tel: 0114 312 3690

At a glance: H Stunning menu H Great drinks selection H Cool decor

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SYN Restaurant and Bar, where excellence preside your expectations.

Every aspect of your dining experience is our guiding principle.

Our culinary team is dedicated to the art of gastronomy, with a commitment to sourcing the finest ingredients. We create dishes that are not only visually stunning but also burst with flavor. From the first bite to the last, you’ll savor the magic of our carefully crafted menus, alongside with our masterfully prepared cocktails. Our mixologists blend creativity with tradition to craft drinks that are as unforgettable as the meals they accompany. Whether you prefer classic favorites or adventurous new creations, our cocktail menu will delight your senses.

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THE WORTLEY ARMS CHRISTMAS MENU 2023 AVAILABLE 1st December - Christmas Eve

STARTER

Poached salmon ballotine, winter slaw, lemon & herb creme fraiche (gf) Roast pepper & tomato soup, parsley pesto, warm foccacia (vg) Puff pastry tart, vegan cashew ricotta, grilled courgette, black olive tapenade (vg) Pressed confit duck terrine, pistachio brioche, tomato & ginger chutney (n)

MAIN

Slow braised beef shin, brown butter mash, stuffed cabbage, roast carrot (gf) Pan-fried seabass, crab choux fritters, marinated beetroot, spinach & pinenut dressing (n) Roast turkey crown served with pigs in blankets, dripping roasties, creamed mash, seasonal vegetables, roasting gravy (gf) Butternut squash gnocchi, Pan-fried King oyster mushroom, braised shallot, pickled red onion (vg, gf)

DESSERT

Frozen blackberry & orange parfait, liquorice mascarpone, candied hazelnut (gf, n) Wortley Arms Christmas pudding, brandy sauce Steamed treacle sponge, crème anglaise, vanilla ice cream (gf) Trio of Cheeses, chutney, grapes & biscuits COFFEE OR TEA WITH MINCE PIES

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December Opening Hours Friday 1st Dec to Saturday 23rd Dec – Normal hours Christmas Eve 12pm-11pm - Food Service: 12pm-8pm | Christmas Day 12pm-6pm - Food Service: 12pm-2.30pm fully booked Boxing Day 12pm-7pm - Food Service: 12pm-5pm | New Years Eve 12pm - late - Food Service: 12pm-3pm/5pm-8.30pm New Years Day 12pm-7pm - Food Service: 12pm-5pm

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EATING OUT

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THE GREEDY GREEK REMAINS AS POPULAR AS EVER, WRITES CHRIS WILSON. t’s been a winning recipe for over 20 years now… when you are longing for an instant hit of Mediterranean sunshine, head straight for the Greedy Greek.

This friendly, relaxed restaurant has become a fixture on the always-busy Sharrow Vale Road, with its attractive mix of independent shops, restaurants, cafes and takeaways, and it remains as popular as ever.

The reasons? Well for me it’s the food primarily but you can’t take what’s on the plate in isolation. The Greedy Greek experience is all about the relaxed surroundings as much as the delicious delicacies on offer.

Close your eyes for a moment and you could easily be sat in your favourite Greek island taverna, sheltering from the scorching sun and watching sail boats bobbing on the horizon.

This is properly relaxed dining and that means embracing the mezze concept and doing away with the whole ‘starters followed by mains’ format. Just order what you fancy, start tucking in as soon as the first dishes arrive and let everybody share everything.

If you haven’t ordered enough dishes just request a few more… although your main issue will probably be the opposite.

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We ordered half a dozen small plates and one large between two and by the time everything arrived found our table full to overflowing. But there was no rush, where else were we going to go on a close and cloudy Sunday afternoon?

Over the course of two hours we ate and chatted and found winning combinations of flavour and texture at every turn.

I’ve heard it suggested that Greek food is “a bit samey” but those lazy stereotypes fail to do justice to the sheer scope and variety of dishes on offer.

Spanakorizo (£6.90) was certainly a new one on me – this herby, heavenly mix of spinach, leek, spring onion, feta and risotto rice is a new favourite. Lemon artichokes (£6.90) cooked with olive oil, lemon juice, peas, carrots and leeks came with a real punch of citrus as did the Greek lemon potatoes (£6.90).

We were on more familiar ground with the stuffed peppers (£6.90), bulging with rice, vegetables, herbs and feta and the melitzano salalta (£5.40), a smokes aubergine dip just crying out to be smothered on crisp, toasted pitta bread and scoffed. Bite-sized spanakotyropita, the ever-popular spinach and feta pie, and tyropita, the cheese and egg version (£1.70 each) were crunchy on the outside and packed with deeply savoury fillings.

The centrepiece of our very busy table was the mixed plate meal (£19.50), a chance to sample the best of the various meat dishes on offer. A winning mix of crispy roast pork, juicy meatballs, and a beautifully tender skewer of chicken breast, surrounded by pitta bread, Greek salad, tzatziki and strofilla, it transformed our humble, tavern-style meal into a banquet.

Dessert after that savoury feast?

Normally I’d decline but it’s impossible to say no to the classic baklava (£6.50), and the Greedy Greek version, dripping with honey and stuffed with walnut pieces, was one of the best. Along with a slice of the Greek orange cake with filo pastry and orange syrup (£6.50) it rounded off a lovely, leisurely Sunday afternoon perfectly.

Greedy Greek 418-420 Sharrow Vale Road Sharrow, Sheffield. S11 87P Tel: 0114 266 7719 www.thegreedygreekdeli.co.uk

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THE GREEDY GREEK DELI & GREEK DELI DIRECT greekdelidirect@gmail.com Tel 07927 673990 If you have a Business Event, want to say thank you to your staff the Greedy Greek Deli via the direct side of the business can cater for you.

From our Street Food Vans serving Large Hot Pitta Wraps and Chips to a variety of Buffets.

We can also cater for weddings and party’s too, please give Helen a call to have a chat and we can email menus and prices for you to look at.

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OUR STORY: Since our grand opening in 2023, Loxley Car Sales has provided our customers with quality vehicles and high end services to suit their needs. With a diverse assortment of vehicles in stock, we’re guaranteed to have something for everyone to enjoy.

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Hundreds of Decorations & Gifts with a Scandinavian Twist Many Styles of Artificial Trees • LED, Icicle, Cluster and Berry Lights Opening Hours Garden Centre: Mon - Sat 8.30 to 5.00pm • Cafe: 10:00 to 4.00pm • Sunday: 10.00 to 4.30pm

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GET INSPIRATION FROM THE INDEPENDENTS THIS FESTIVE SEASON.

Christmas has arrived early at 1554 Coffee & Gift Shop this year. Now open until 5pm every day, it is packed with cards, calendars, candles and Christmas gifts and goodies. You can also buy your tickets for this year’s light show at Sheffield Cathedral directly from the gift shop. www.1554.co.uk

Award-winning high class family butcher John Crawshaw has locally farmed traditional white turkeys for Christmas.

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Gift vouchers available from G&M Healthcare, 346 Cemetery Road, Sheffield S11 8FT. Tel: 0114 233 5000

Pre-owned beautiful ruby and diamond 3 stone ring set in 18ct white gold; ruby 1.01 carats, diamonds 0.34 carats, price £3,150. H L Brown, 2 Barker’s Pool, Sheffield, S1 1LZ. Tel: 0114 272 4388. www.hl-brown.co.uk

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Set amid a 1.0ct brilliant-cut diamond surround, this gorgeously bright 2.15ct sapphire has dazzle enough to drown in. Classically styled cluster ring available for £8,800 from McAvoy & Beardsmore, 210 Oakbrook Road, Nether Green, Sheffield, S11 7ED. Tel: 0114 230 7078. www.TheSheffieldJewellers.com

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Fiorelli Jewellery available at PA Jewellery, The Old Bank, 23 Commonside, Sheffield, S10 1GD. Tel: 0114 266 9253. www.pajewellery.com. Silver and crystal pendant £125, earrings £125, bracelet £200.

Brighten your home with a mix of classic and quirky festive decorations this Christmas.

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PROMOTION

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BUYING A DIAMOND SHOULD BE AN EXCITING AND MEMORABLE EXPERIENCE. or most people, a diamond is purchased for only the most special occasions such as an engagement or a milestone birthday. It represents both a financial and an emotional commitment and the sparkling piece of jewellery will be treasured forever as a reminder of the important event. It therefore seems obvious that the process of selecting and buying the diamond should itself be an exciting and memorable experience, in addition to being one in which you can feel confident in the choice you are making.

At PA Jewellery we place this dual aim at the heart of how we sell diamonds so that our diamond story becomes a happy chapter in your life too.

The first thing you will notice on visiting PA Jewellery is the welcoming, relaxed atmosphere. We don’t engage in a ‘hard sell’ approach and are happy to let you take your time and make decisions at your own pace. Our friendly staff are here to listen to what you need and try to make that happen. Every customer is different, and your personal diamond story won’t be the same as anyone else.

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There is no escaping the fact that diamonds can be complicated. There is seemingly endless information available

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on the internet advising on qualities and grades and sometimes pointing the consumer in conflicting directions. Most of us are not experts on diamonds, but we do want to be sure we are making a sensible purchase, especially given the financial and emotional investments involved. It is easy to find information about diamonds, but equally easy to become confused or overwhelmed by the sheer quantity of information out there!

Our knowledgeable and experienced jewellers and gemmologists will help guide you the process of choosing a diamond every step of the way, while striving to ensure the journey is an enjoyable one. Keen to know more? Scan the QR code on the back page to read more about Our Diamond Story.

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You are invited to court...

THE NEWLY-OPENED CANON MEDICAL ARENA IS THE UK’S FIRST CARBON-NEUTRAL BUILT COMMUNITY ARENA AND WILL BE THE HOME OF SHEFFIELD BASKETBALL – AND MUCH MORE. BY RICHARD ABBEY.

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heffield has a new home for basketball. The Canon Medical Arena opened to great fanfare last month and will become the permanent home for the B. Braun Sheffield Sharks and B. Braun Sheffield Hatters as well as community groups including Dronfield Netball Club.

What’s more, the innovative multipurpose arena will also house a world-leading medical and diagnostic centre, which will provide access to elite and community athletes and support the NHS’s need for further diagnostic capacity for our communities.

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The Canon Medical Arena forms part of the Olympic Legacy Park (OLP) in Attercliffe, which opened in 2015 with the aim of improving physical and mental health, and wellbeing as well as harnessing the power of research and innovation to deliver positive change. Like the OLP, the new arena is open to everyone, from grassroots right through to elite status.

Sarah Backovic is the managing director at Sharks Basketball Ltd and is excited to be finally in the arena, which will be able to accommodate unto 2,500 spectators for British Basketball League (BBL) games. Here,

she tells us more about the move and what visitors to the arena can expect.

You must be excited to have finally moved in?

We’re so excited to be finally in. Even though the last 12 months have been extremely busy, actually settling into our own facility has been the most satisfying achievement of our careers.

We can’t wait to welcome people to see the final product of our efforts.

How long has the arena been in development?

The arena has been a ten-year overnight success! The moment we

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made the decision that our whole future of the Sharks and Hatters and the future of the sport would rely on a dedicated facility, we have been devoted to the cause. The road has had a number of twists and turns but the enormous support of Canon Medical Systems helped steady the journey and we have finally arrived.

And it’s the UK’s first carbon-neutral built community arena?

The project has primarily been managed by the Canon team and supported by our team on the ground. It was a key factor to Canon Medical Systems (CMS) that every effort was made to reduce the carbon footprint in the process of the build. This is a core principal of any build activity when they (CMS) install medical diagnostic machines around the UK, therefore it was always part of the planning.

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project works with young people disengaged with school or on the verge of gang-related activity. This diversionary project uses the professional players as mentors to support the participants, many through personal experience, and help them understand their environment and encourage a more positive focus

providing learning tools for ongoing support.

How much input did the Sheffield Sharks have with the design?

The Sharks were the inspiration for the design, Sheffield based Bond Bryan architects embedded the feel of a shark

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in its design concept with a practical delivery capability.

Who else will be using the arena?

Aside from the Sharks and Hatters premier teams, there will also be availability from the junior programmes.

In addition, we have regular tenants from Dronfield Netball Club and the University of Sheffield Bucs programme.

We also have time set aside to support the local community and their young people in basketball activity. In the end it is an event venue so that will lend to hosting in association with Sheffield City Trust existing venues, ranging from dinners to boxing and other indoor sports.

How does the arena fit into the dynamic of the Olympic Legacy Park?

The ethos of the OLP is health and wellbeing, incorporating research, AI and technology development. We are there to support the Park with provision of the end game. All the work within the OLP is designed to improve the lives of the country and encourage healthy lifestyles leading to the prevention of pressure on our health service. The Arena and our neighbours at the Community Stadium provide the field of participation through sport and social interaction both key to engaging our communities.

“The moment we made critical role.

Mark Hitchman, Managing Director, the decision that our Canon Medical Systems UK said: “The Canon Medical Arena is a pioneering whole future of the carbon-neutral built sports, healthcare, Sharks and Hatters and and community facility with the aim of increasing affordable access to sports and the future of the sport community events. well as providing a home for the would rely on a dedicated B.“As Braun Sheffield Sharks and B. Braun facility, we have been Sheffield Hatters basketball, the Medical Diagnostic Centre will play a part in devoted to the cause.” expanding healthcare capacity for local analysis within the facility will play a

And there’s an on-site classroom. How will this be used?

The classroom is an essential part of our community programmes, whereby we use the vehicle of basketball to engage with young people and provide an out of school environment to improve learning.

There are a number of programmes included like B Healthy B Braun, vocational study support and the Respect project. All these programmes will see school age children interact with the Sharks and Hatters and our teacher Sarah, to help improve attitudes, confidence and ability to learn leading to better outcomes in life.

The new classroom facility can host up to 16 students as part of its reengagement and study support activities.

To date the sum of the combined projects have annually benefited over 4,000 students since their inception and these are to be expanded as further opportunities are developed with Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park.

Tell us about the Medical Diagnostic Centre.

The rear entrance of the Arena hosts the diagnostic facility. This will support

professional athletes at a very high level with the latest in technology for precision diagnostics and reduce injury time by defining treatments that will optimise recovery time and keep athletes on the track, court or pitch as required.

It will also be able to support the NHS cope with the backlog of waiting times for diagnostics which we know since the pandemic is essential.

Access and control of the Medical Diagnostic Centre will be managed by LivingCare, who will be responsible for all imaging and diagnostic services, supporting athletes of all abilities and NHS patients in its determination to increase patient access to health screening and disease prevention in the region.

The Medical Diagnostic Centre will feature Canon Medical imaging systems including AI-assisted CT and MRI, diagnostic ultrasound, digital X-ray, fluoroscopy and include consulting rooms and minor surgery operating theatre. The quality and specification of the equipment, coupled with the AI-led

people with advanced healthcare facilities featuring the latest Canon Medical innovations. It will also be a hub for our research and development teams working in cooperation with neighbouring academia developing healthcare innovations for the future.”

Sarah Williams, Director of Patient Safety at LivingCare added: “LivingCare are proud to be bringing health care services to Sheffield in the Canon Medical Arena. This will not only will be an opportunity to improve the health of the community, but also create job opportunities and play a part in creating the medical workforces of the future through established links with the colleges and universities.”

Whilst all focus is on the new arena, the OLP will continue to develop over the coming year, benefiting not just those that use the facilities but the wider area too.

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MOTORING

IS VOLKSWAGEN’S ‘GTI’ ABOUT TO GET THE ELECTRIC TREATMENT? ASKS RICHARD ABBEY.

Electric GTI At the recent Munich international motor show, Volkswagen confirmed that they will launch 11 new all-electric models in the next four years, including sporty and emotive GTI versions of selected models from the all-electric ID. family.

The ID. GTI Concept show car presented for the first time in Munich provides a concrete insight into how Volkswagen will transport the iconic GTI label into the electric future.

“The perfect combination of driving pleasure and everyday usability – that is what the three letters GTI have meant for decades,” says Thomas Schäfer, CEO of Volkswagen Passenger Cars.

“With the ID. GTI Concept, we are taking the GTI DNA into the electric age. It remains sporty, iconic, technologically progressive and accessible, but now with a new interpretation for tomorrow’s world.”

Next generation Companion to the recently introduced Coupe, the new Aston Martin DB12 Volante combines spectacular Super Tourer performance and handling with the irresistible sensory thrills of roofdown driving.

Developed in parallel with its Coupe stablemate, DB12 Volante boasts the same game-changing design, engineering and technology advances made by this latest evolution of Aston Martin’s most distinguished nameplate.

The Volante’s performance credentials speak for themselves. Best-in-class potency from its 4.0 Twin-Turbo V8 engine endows DB12 Volante with formidable performance and a fabulous soundtrack. Tuned by Aston Martin engineers to deliver class-leading 680PS/671bhp at 6000rpm and 800Nm/590lb ft between 2750-6000rpm, this exceptional hand-built engine features modified cam profiles, optimised compression ratios, larger turbos, and increased cooling to achieve an increase in output of 34 per cent compared with the DB11.

Giant steps Also unveiled in Munich was the all-new MINI Countryman, offered for the first time with choice of a fully electric or combustion engine.

Now in its third generation, the largest member of the MINI family has grown in stature, gaining six centimetres in height and 13 centimetres in length.

The first all-electric Countryman mark’s a pivotal step on MINI’s journey towards becoming an all-electric brand.

The all-electric MINI Countryman is offered in two performance levels – _E and SE ALL4 with, the combustion powered Countryman available in three levels – _C, S ALL4 and JCW ALL4 model. Customers in the UK have the choice of three highly specified trims: Classic, Exclusive and Sport. The new MINI Countryman is priced from £28,500 RRP, with first deliveries taking place in February 2024.

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Hyper excited Lotus has unveiled the Emeya, the company’s first electric four-door hyper-GT. Emeya is setting a new benchmark for how a Lotus drives and feels by combining the company’s 75-year expertise in engineering and design with the latest advanced innovations.

This includes advanced and active aerodynamic features such as the pioneering active front grille, rear diffuser and rear spoiler. All this, combined with a low centre of gravity that Lotus calls ‘hyperstance’, enhances stability when driving, and sets a new standard in the GT segment for ride and handling excellence.

Emeya has an electronically controlled air suspension system. Its advanced onboard sensors feel the road 1,000 times a second and automatically adjust the vehicle to ensure the smoothest ride.

The top specification model for Emeya features Lotus’ high-power dual motor set-up that delivers a top speed of more than 155mph and can accelerate from 062mph in under 2.8 seconds, making it one of the fastest electric GTs in the world.

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