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CONTENTS

40 Fashion

From formal to casualwear make sure you stand out from the crowd this summer

49 Eating Out

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52 Accessories

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54 Beautiful and peaceful

Wisewood Junior have erected a new memorial

ello and welcome to the October issue of Sixer.

This month we take a stroll through Wardsend Cemetery, a littleknow part of north Sheffield that has an interesting history.You’ll find it tucked away behind Owlerton Stadium and is well worth exploring.

We also speak to Brian Smith about Wisewood Juniors and a fitting tribute to one of its founding members, which has been installed at their Black Lane sports ground.

Elsewhere we focus on weddings planning for 2022 and 2023 starts now - and have your usual mix of fashion, beauty, homes and more.

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Lucy James speaks to the Friends of Wardsend about a little-known piece of Sheffield history

14 A lasting legacy

Richard Abbey speaks to Brian Smith about all things Wisewood Juniors, including a fitting tribute to one of its founding members

58 Motoring

Richard Abbey rounds up this month’s news

20 Home & Garden

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26 Bits & Pieces

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

32 The greatest day

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L-R: Keith’s granddaugther Lily, wife Sandra and son James. Pictured with Brian Smith

A lasting legacy RICHARD ABBEY SPEAKS TO BRIAN SMITH ABOUT ALL THINGS WISEWOOD JUNIORS, INCLUDING A FITTING TRIBUTE TO ONE OF ITS FOUNDING MEMBERS. f it wasn’t for a broken leg, I probably wouldn’t be sat here talking to Brian Smith today.

Cast your mind back 33 years and Brian had suffered the unfortunate injury while playing for Davy McKee’s and faced a lengthy spell on the sidelines.

Looking for something to fill his time, his friend Keith Mace suggested they started a local football team – Wisewood Juniors.

Brian quickly put himself forward as manager whilst Keith, along with Pete Newbold, Harry Jones and John Penistone, took on admin duties.

Settling on a red and black strip – they started with an under tens team, with games played at Loxley recreation ground, and progressed from there.

“We set it up to benefit the kids and the community,” recalled Brian. “That’s still at the heart of what we do today. At the time, there had been a lot of trouble on the estates so we thought we’d give children something to do.”

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Keith Mace was a big influence in the creation of the club and showed a huge commitment over the years. Sadly he passed away last year. In recognition of

his services, Brian commissioned a specially-created stone sculpture that now sits proudly at their Black Lane sports ground. Created by local artist

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Stoneface, it is adorned with the Wisewood Juniors crest and a plaque has been added in memoriam.

Keith’s wife Sandra, his son James and granddaughter Lily unveiled the stone in a touching ceremony.

“Keith contributed so much to the club, even when he wasn’t in the best of health,” said Brian. “It was only fitting that we found a way to commemorate his service and dedication into making Wisewood Juniors the club it is today.”

From that single team in 1988, Wisewood Juniors now has over 20 teams, including two teams for each age group from U7s to U16s, two girls teams and two disability teams. At under 18 level, the club partners with Hallam FC under the Hallam Wisewood name, giving players a great pathway into semiprofessional football playing for one of the oldest clubs in the world.

Children aged four to six can also attend their ‘Little Lions’ fun sessions at Wisewood Leisure Centre on Wednesdays and Saturdays.

Every team follows ‘The Wisewood Way’, an ethos, or DNA if you like, that focuses on developing players whilst trying to compete. This is not a ‘win at all costs’ philosophy.

“We are a registered FA Chartered Standard Community club and believe in good quality coaching,” explained Brian.

“All our coaches are qualified to a minimum of FA level 1 with many coaches qualified at FA Level 2.

“We also have ties with Sheffield Hallam University and have recruited many of our coaches from there.”

Wisewood Juniors also adheres to the FA Fair Development programme, which guarantees that all children get a fair amount of playing, usually 50 per cent of a game.

“Bringing someone on for the last five or ten minutes in a game doesn’t do anyone any good,” said Brian. “We want to develop players but we want them to enjoy it too, we don’t want anyone to feel left out.”

The majority of the friends have had sons who have played for Wisewood Juniors over the years and many of them are still involved today. Many have gone on to become coaches themselves and

their children are now playing for the same teams that they once turned out for.

“It’s gone full circle really,” laughed Brian. “I’ve been involved for so long that I’ve seen generations pass through; dads, sons and sometimes grandsons.”

Wisewood Juniors has had its fair share of players who have gone on to forge decent professional careers for themselves, including David Mirfin, who played for Scunthorpe, Huddersfield, Watford and Mansfield Town. Goalkeeper Richard O’Donnell played for Sheffield Wednesday, Bristol City and Rotherham United whilst Craig Pawson went on to become a Premier League referee.

Retention levels have been good over the years with many players passing right through the different age groups. Some players have been picked up by academies and other clubs, as is the nature of football, but anyone who completes five years service receives a £10 Meadowhall voucher.

“It’s not much,” said Brian. “But it’s a token of thanks for their loyalty. There are so many distractions these days so to stick with something for any length of time is admirable.”

Although he refuses to give himself an official title (he’s still manager at U8 and

U15 level), it’s widely seen that Brian is Wisewood Juniors and has had a big hand in making the club what it is today.

Now based at Black Lane, Brian is putting the finishing touches to a plan that he hopes will become his legacy.

“It’s taken five years but we’re almost there,” he explained. “The plan is to completely redevelop the sports ground by levelling and improving the pitches and drainage, refurbish the clubhouse and create better parking facilities.

“We want this to become a base not just for us but for the whole community to use.”

It’s not a bad legacy to leave but what is it that the boys really remember about their time with Wisewood Juniors, I asked Brian.

“Probably the exchange trips,” he beamed. “We’ve had a link with a team in Germany called DJK Adler Riemke since 1991 and take it in turns to visit each other for five days, always over Easter.

“It should have been the 30th anniversary of our link this year but unfortunately, because of Covid, we weren’t able to meet up. Hopefully will be able to pick up where we left off next year.”

As well as a football club Wisewood Juniors is a community asset and will continue to be so for many years to come. It’s testament to all the hard work that the likes of Brian, Keith, Pete, Harry and John put in initially but have maintained over the years. Supported by plenty of parents and volunteers along the way, and now steered by current chairman Nik Travis, the future really looks bright. It’s something Keith would be hugely proud of. www.rmcmedia.co.uk 15

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BITS & PIECES

Barnsley College launches new course guides Barnsley College and Barnsley Sixth Form College has launched its brand new 2022/23 course guides, offering a wide range of courses for those who wish to carve out a career. Students can enjoy all the benefits of the College’s state-of-the-art buildings and fantastic facilities with courses for everyone.

And for the second year running, they are joining forces with young people’s charity, Chilypep, to raise awareness of both Mental Health and Mindfulness.

One in four people experience a mental health issue each year and 75 per cent of mental illness starts before the age of 24*. Whilst there is growing awareness of the importance of wellbeing and the majority of young people are happy with their lives, there will be times when life is not so easy.

Chilypep’s purpose is to promote the rights, wellbeing and opportunities of all young people across South Yorkshire.The charity works with young people to campaign around issues that affect them; and works with organisations, schools, community services and local authorities to ensure that young people’s rights are protected and that their best interests are served.

The Barnsley College and Barnsley Sixth Form College course guides are out now, featuring a wide range of courses available for those ready to take their next step. Download a copy of the course guides at www.barnsley.ac.uk/get-acourse-guide To find out more about studying at Barnsley College and Barnsley Sixth Form College attend our virtual open day on Tuesday 19 October, between 4-7pm, by visiting www.barnsley.ac.uk/events

Playing at a theatre near you People are funny… and nowhere more so that in a slice of classic Alan Ayckbourn comedy.

After a pandemic break, Grenoside and Birley Carr Players are back at Grenoside Community Centre with from 10-13 November.

This year’s show, directed by Jonathan Hester, is Alan Ayckbourn’s Confusions, a celebrated study of the games people play and the secrets they try to keep… usually without much success.

There’s a desperate housewife on the verge of a nervous breakdown, a philandering husband out on the pull, two couples getting more than they ordered for dinner and a summer fete where an anxious vicar, rowdy boy scouts, unexpected rain and a faulty tannoy system lead to an explosive climax.

Tickets are available by calling 07504 139356.

Welcome to my office Views from the roofs of S6

Double the magic It’s double the singing and dancing as STOS Theatre Company gets set for its return to Sheffield’s Lyceum Theatre.

Rehearsals for the STOS November premiere of Broadway and West End hit Elf are now well under way. But to ensure that the Lyceum show will go on without any health hitches between 16-20 November, the company has shared the two starring roles among four actors.

Playing hero Buddy - the human raised by accident among the elves of the North Pole - will be Richard Granger and Damien Ross. And sharing the role of Jovie, the department store Santa’s Grotto assistant who wins his heart, will be Katie Granger and Ellie Hudson.

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Simon Slater of Slaters Aerial Services has a different ‘office view’ to most of us – a rooftop vista of Sheffield. But can you guess where exactly he was when he took this photograph?

Follow @SlatersAerials on Twitter – the answer will be revealed at the end of each month. Last month, did you spot that Simon was on Vainor Road.

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Belmont House Care & Nursing Home Belmont House provides the type of care we’d all want our loved ones to receive. If you’re concerned about how your relative is coping and would like them to have more support, Belmont House provides family-led care in a homely and caring environment.

Our friendly experienced staff offer reassurance and protection for your loved ones, following thorough practices to keep them safe and secure, while providing a warm family atmosphere that makes Belmont House feel extra special.

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PROMOTION

A huge achievement HILLSBOROUGH FLORIST, MONICA F HEWITT, HAS REACHED A SIGNIFICANT MILESTONE IN BUSINESS. ast month saw Middlewood florist, Monica f Hewitt, celebrate 50 years in business.

Having initially opened in 1971, the florist is still an independently-run business today and has established a reputation for excellence.

April Bell joined Monica f Hewitt at the age of 15 on work experience and quickly discovered a passion in floristry.

She has since worked her way through college and is currently completing her masters in floristry. Buying the business in 2019, her goal is to take the business forward for the next 50 years.

“I have such an amazing team by my side,” April said. “The last 18 months have been challenging but it is so nice see our customer returning to the store and have the chance to create all the stunning wedding flowers that have been sadly on hold.

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The current team with April (centre)

“Getting to 50 is a huge achievement and I’d like to say a big thank you to all past and present staff for all their hard work and dedication over the years.”

To mark the anniversary, April has Monica f Hewitt been holding competitions on Facebook as well as an in-store raffle.

“We offer an obliging, reliable and confidential service,” added April.

“Quality, variety and creativity are the foundation for our unique floral gifts, wedding flowers and funeral tributes.”

Monica f Hewitt’s north Sheffield

location allows for daily flower deliveries in the Sheffield, Barnsley and Rotherham area, including same day delivery on orders April Bell received by 12noon where possible.

For those wanting to send flowers to any location in Britain or worldwide, they are members of Eflorist, a national and international British floral relay service.

CELEBRATING 50 YEARS OF TRADING Flowers for all occasions

As a leading Sheffield florist, Monica F Hewitt Florist provide flowers for all occasions, from stunning gift bouquets, unique wedding flowers and bespoke funeral tributes.

We offer a personal delivery service including same day delivery.

www.monicafhewitt.co.uk monica@monicafhewitt.co.uk 197 Middlewood Rd, S6 4HD • Tel (0114) 2345652

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EATING OUT

Divine inspiration DEEP INSIDE SHEFFIELD CATHEDRAL YOU’LL FIND THE 1554 COFFEE & GIFT SHOP.

BY MARTIN EDWARDS. kay, let’s get the jokes over with straight away.

If you’re in the city centre and in need of a break, the 1554 coffee and gift shop is the answer to your prayers. It will be a revelation, just like that of Saul on the road to Darnall.

Yeah, the menu includes today’s special, five loaves and three fishes.

Available strictly while stock lasts. Hurry, offer limited to first five thousand customers….

And so on. Well, what do you expect if you open a café inside a cathedral?

The staff have heard it all before, but take it in good spirit. Sorry, that was unintentional, honestly.

In fact, the people behind this charming little development are sharing in the fun. Just look at the name they chose for their particular blend of coffee.

Would you believe Heavenly Coffee?

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The place is a serene retreat from the bustle and noise of the city centre just outside the door. Deep in the inner fabric of the ancient building, it’s not particularly easy to find, but then again who wants huge obtrusive signs adorning our beautiful Cathedral?

Everything is done in the best of taste.

If you can, try and get a seat near the centerpiece of the café, consisting of a breathtaking display of Victorian stained glass and much older stone panels.

There’s a handy explanation of their provenance on a chalk board previously used to highlight specials of the day.

The food consists of basics like pastries, soup and small snacks. Nothing fancy, just the ideal things for a light bite.

As I sat sipping my ethereal coffee, I contemplated how it was clear the food is all freshly prepared.This was in stark

contrast to my stop a couple of days earlier at a city centre café, which shall remain nameless.

Put it this way, the pastry served tasted like it dated from 1554.

A plague upon it. And be thankful for a proper café.

Here endeth the lesson.

1554 Coffee & Gift Shop Sheffield Cathedral Church Street, Sheffield, S1 1HA Tel: 0114 275 3434 www.sheffieldcathedral.org

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LighterLife Everyone wants to look their best on their wedding day, memories will stay with you for a lifetime and for some, losing weight for the big day can be important for the bride, groom and all the guests.

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WEDDINGS

New Image The wedding season has returned with a flourish after seeing many 2020 ceremonies cancelled or postponed.

New Image, located at 277 Middlewood Road, Hillsboroough is getting ready to celebrate their 35th anniversary during December and prides itself on stocking beautiful individual outfits from European fashion houses – only the best in style and quality adorns their rails.

Matching hats, fascinators, shoes and bags enables customers to purchase the whole ensemble under one roof. Whether you are shopping for a special occasion i.e.Mother of the Bride or Mother of the Groom, wedding guest, party outfit, days at the races or cruise wear, New Image never fail to help achieve your desired look. A milliner Darcie Mae is also on hand to create bespoke head pieces to ensure a perfect match, appointments are essential.

Call 0114 234 4880 or visit www.new-image.co.uk

Michael Spencer Designing, crafting and restoring fine bespoke jewellery is at the heart of Michael Spencer Jewellers, who have a wealth of experience creating beautiful wedding rings to treasure for a lifetime.

As a long-standing family business based in Sheffield city centre, they pride themselves on a truly personal service and a renowned attention to detail. If you are preparing for your big day, looking for a bespoke gift or looking to treat yourself to something special, the team would love to hear from you.

Call into the workshop at any time and you may even find exactly what you are looking for in the well stocked cabinets.

Visit the store at Workshop 6, Orchard Square, call 0114 272 9367 or visit www.michaelspencerjewellers.co.uk

Pink Boutique Many ladies don’t know where to begin when they start looking for an outfit for a wedding or special occasion, but that’s where Pink Boutique Birdwell come in.

Owner Sandie Wenham has over 40 years’ expertise making ladies look and feel fabulous. So don’t worry, you’re in safe hands. All shapes and sizes are catered for at Pink Boutique Birdwell; their ranges in stock, including Penguin Design, are from sizes 10 to 32. Curvier ladies, in particular, have been blown away by the styles on offer and have left happy with stunning yet comfortable outfits.

All budgets are covered too, from designers including Lizabella, Ella Boo, Frank Lyman, Zeila, Cabotine, Lexus, Dressed up by Veomia Occasions and Mascara, and couture collections by Ispirato, Luis Civit, Linea Raffaelli, John Charles and Gariela Sanchez. And from the perfect bride company, shoes and bags with a service to dye your shoes to match your outfit perfectly.

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The whole ensemble ONLY THE BEST IN QUALITY AND STYLE ADORNS THE RAILS AT NEW IMAGE. he wedding season has returned with a flourish after seeing many 2020 ceremonies cancelled or postponed.

New Image, located at 277 Middlewood Road, Hillsboroough is getting ready to celebrate their 35th anniversary during December and prides itself on stocking beautiful individual outfits from European fashion houses – only the best in style and quality adorns their rails.

Matching hats, fascinators, shoes and bags enables customers to purchase the whole ensemble under one roof.

Whether you are shopping for a special occasion i.e.Mother of the Bride or Mother of the Groom, wedding guest, party outfit, days at the races or cruise wear, New Image never fail to help achieve your desired look.

As the season moves into autumn/winter, new collections are arriving in store from Veni Infantino, Condici, Ispirato, Carla Ruiz, Gina Bacconi, Joseph Ribkoff, these fabulous outfits are all beautifully displayed on the first floor in a dedicated separate sales area.

A milliner Darcie Mae is on hand to create bespoke head pieces to ensure a perfect match, appointments are essential.

On the ground floor you will find great choice of dressy casual wear and day wear, always stylish and on trend, perfect wardrobe pieces for nights out, meeting friends etc.You really can shop with confidence when dressed by New Image.

Two seamstresseses work within the store, this enables your purchase to be a perfect fit.

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Reflecting over the past 18 months owner Lesley Taylor of New Image said: “In the beginning lockdown was very worrying, we wondered what the future would hold. Thankfully things are getting back to normal and we have worked very hard sourcing the latest in fashion and style for our customers 2022/23 wedding outfits.

“With many customers having already made their purchase for a 2020/21 wedding and wonderful news wedding celebrations can now go ahead with family and friends, it has been an increased pressure for our seamstresses to get all the little nips and tweaks done within a short window.”

“Our customers enjoy the personal service and attention they get from an independent boutique,” added Lesley.

“We all know the high street has changed but New Image continue to work hard to maintain great levels of customer service.”

As well changes in shopping trends Lesley has also seen a change in wedding

trends, this year and next, with the smaller ceremonies created by Covid now becoming much more acceptable, although she does believe that bigger weddings will return.

The return of holidays and weddings abroad has seen a bigger uptake in lighter dress styles and cruise wear is proving hugely popular. Casualwear has also been in high demand and is perfect for staycations when the weather can be, at best, unpredictable.

Please telephone and book your appointment to enjoy a one-to-one personal service and let their experienced stylists give you time and attention to create your stunning look for your special occasion.

A visit to New Image on Middlewood Road really is a must.

New Image 277 Middlewood Road Sheffield, S6 1TG Tel: 0114 234 4880 www.new-image.co.uk

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Designers Designers include: include: •• Condici Condici •• Ispirato Ispirato •• Veni Veni Infantino Infantino •• Gina Bacconi • Joseph Ribkoff Gina Bacconi • Joseph Ribkoff •• Carla Carla Ruiz Ruiz

Sizes Sizes 8-24 8-24 •• Matching Matching hats, hats, fascinators, fascinators, shoes shoes and and bags bags •• In-house seamstress to ensure the perfect In-house seamstress to ensure the perfect fit fit •• Fabulous new season head bands Fabulous new season head bands

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THE GREEDY GREEK DELI & GREEK DELI DIRECT In October the Greedy Greek Deli will be “Celebrating 19 Years“ of serving delicious home made Greek food on Sharrow Vale Road.

We would like to thank all our customers old and new for your continued support and your understanding as we have had to continue working as a take-away for a little while longer than planned. This has enabled our hard working team of staff to take holidays and breaks in order to visit their family’s at last.

We look forward to welcoming you back in to our upstairs seating area in the near future.

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Pink Boutique Birdwell LET US HELP YOU FIND THE ONE! t Pink Boutique, special is what every lady is to us and amazing is what we want you to feel, so getting it right is our priority.

Many ladies don’t know where to begin when they start looking for an outfit for a wedding or special occasion, but that’s where Pink Boutique come in.

Owner Sandie has 40 years experience helping ladies look and feel amazing, so don’t worry, you’re in safe hands.

All shapes and sizes are catered for, we stock sizes from 10 - 34’s and all are tailored to fit perfectly by our seamstress.

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2022 promises to be a very busy year due to weddings in 2021 being moved, and many ladies are buying now!

A 25% deposit will secure any outfit and then a payment plan to pay the balance can be arranged. We can also store until required.

We have dresses for every budget with shoes and bags to compliment your look, We have fascinators to hire from just £10, so if you have already got your outfit, bring it in and let us help you find the final piece to tie it all together.

Appointments are essential to help us give you the service you deserve, also gives us time to sanitise between customers.

Pink Boutique 228 Sheffield Road, Birdwell Barnsley, S70 5TF Tel: 01226 743063 Opening times: Mon-Sat 10am-4pm Pink Boutique Birdwell Sandra Wenham

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Confetti

Personal touch PA JEWELLERY DISCUSS HOW THEY CAN MAKE YOUR WEDDING RINGS EXTRA SPECIAL. our wedding rings are an important part of your big day and will remain with you throughout your marriage as a symbol of the love you share and the promises you have made to each other. Increasingly couples wish to make their wedding rings extra special by adding personal touches and we have a variety of ways to help you make your rings as individual as your relationship.

We are regularly asked if we can make wedding bands out of customer’s gold.

The answer is yes! Supplying metal for your rings can allow you to transfer the sentimental value of family heirlooms; many customers will use pieces of jewellery, perhaps even wedding rings, left to them by family members, giving the new rings a rich, unique and personal history. As an extra local detail, the rings will be assayed at the Sheffield Assay Office and receive the Sheffield assay mark. We can also work with your platinum or silver. Our experienced goldsmiths will melt your jewellery into a single piece and work it into your chosen shape and profile by hand. This process can be used to create a classic band or one specially shaped to sit next to an engagement ring if required.

Your handmade ring can be further

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personalised by adding a pattern or setting it with diamonds: there are a wide range of options available to allow your wedding ring to match an existing engagement ring or ensure it reflects your personality and style.You may even be able to use stones from your original jewellery depending on the

specifications of the design.

Many customers also choose to finish their rings with a personalised message engraved inside the band. This could be the date of your wedding, your initials or lyrics from your first dance song; the choice is yours.You can choose from a selection of different font styles.

If you prefer to wear metals with a silver colour but want to use family gold, then our expert team of goldsmiths have some clever solutions. Using a platinum or white gold band for the main body of the ring, we can inlay a narrow strip of your gold as a stylish finishing touch.

Alternatively, if you don’t want any gold on show we can use your metal as the core band with a solid white metal overlay. When the ring is being worn the gold cannot be seen but if you take the ring off you can see the extra special core beneath.

Visit us and speak to our jewellers to discuss your requirements and find out how we can make your wedding rings with a personal touch.

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Dress to impress FROM FORMAL TO CASUALWEAR MAKE SURE YOU STAND OUT FROM THE CROWD THIS SUMMER. Veni Infantino by Ronald Joyce is available at New Image, 227 Middlewood Road, Sheffield, S6 4HD. Tel: 0114 234 4880. www.new-image.co.uk

Luxurious coffee, cream and grey sweater. One size with feature back detail. RRP £59.

New season arrivals now in store at Blanc, 177 Chatsworth Road, Chesterfield, S40 2BA. Tel: 01246 767220

You’ll find a dedicated Mother of the Bride section at Dotique, 296/298 Chatsworth Road, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S40 2BY. Tel: 01246 498536. https://dotique.co.uk 40 www.rmcmedia.co.uk

Check out the latest styles from Monari at Sister, 409 Ecclesall Road, Sheffield, S11 8PG. Tel: 0114 267 1330. www.sisteronline.co.uk

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The perfect wedding shoe? Loake Aldwych in black, £255. Charles Brooks Shoes, 241 Fulwood Road, Sheffield, S10 3BA. Tel: 0114 268 0590. www.charlesbrooksshoes.co.uk

Dress for any occasion with Harpers Fashion. harpersfashion.com

Check the autum/winter collections from Joseph Ribkoff at Izzi of Baslow, Radcliffe House, Cock Hill, Baslow DE45 1SR. Tel: 01246 582500. www.izziofbaslow.com

And for the little ones...

New season stock available at b. biscuit, 77 Junction Road, Hunters Bar, Sheffield, S11 8XA Tel: 0114 266 1221. www.bbiscuit.co.uk

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PROMOTION

Flexible and professional BRIDGING THE GAP BETWEEN HOME AND THE OFFICE, HILLSBOROUGH’S CONVENIENT NEW CO-WORKING SPACE OFFERS THE BEST OF EVERYTHING. he pandemic has changed the way work, certainly in the short term if not for longer. While offices temporarily became off limits, many workers settled into working from home and soon found they enjoyed the freedom, flexibility and, in a lot of cases, a better work-life balance.

Many businesses are now encouraging staff to return to the office but what if you don’t have that option? What if you have no choice but to work from home but crave that office environment?

Co-working spaces are becoming increasingly popular and provide workers with flexible and professional workspaces.

Co-working offers an excellent alternative to working from home, giving workers a sense of routine and stability.

As well as providing a comfortable space to base yourself, these environments also encourage meetings, collaborations and knowledge exchanges between people from different industries and backgrounds.

Co-working spaces offer all the amenities that workers need to perform their jobs, such as furniture, high-speed wireless internet access, printers and access to refreshments.

And not all of them are based in city centres.

There’s perhaps a misconception that such environments only exist in bustling business districts, but you’d be wrong, many now exist in suburban areas giving workers the option of professional premises with little to no travelling time.

Stephen Mansfield has introduced his own co-working space in Hillsborough, ideal if you live in the north of the city.

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“It’s not mentally good for you to work at home all the time,” said Stephen.

“A lot of people don’t have a dedicated work space, some are working from the kitchen table, others from a bedroom.

We’re giving you the opportunity to get out of the house and socialise with likeminded people in a nice environment.

“Whether you pop in once a week or once a month, breaking from your usual routine can not only be good for your well-being but it could be better for Break-out area

your business too. Just bring your laptop and away you go.”

Hillsborough Hot Desks offers fully flexible terms – you can stay a few hours or a few months, it’s up to you. Stephen charges £6 for a half day (four hours), £10 for a full day, £50 for six full days (to be taken at any time) or £220 for 30 full days (again, to be taken at any time).

He’s also offering a four-hour free trial for new customers.

“We offer all the amenities of a fullyserviced office but without all the hassle of travelling into the city centre,” added Stephen. “It’s perfect for those looking to leave the kitchen table behind, if only for a few hours or days.”

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Unbeatable atmosphere WITH A NEWLY-LAUNCHED AUTUMN/WINTER MENU, THERE’S NEVER BEEN A BETTER TIME TO VISIT THE PANORAMA RESTAURANT. f you’re looking for a restaurant with fabulous views and atmosphere, the Panorama Restaurant at Owlerton Stadium takes some beating.

It’s the perfect place to experience the atmosphere of greyhound racing from the best seats in the house; the modern glass-fronted restaurant can accommodate up to 300 people.

The Panorama Restaurant has recently launched its autumn-winter menu, which boasts a delightful and seasonal menu choice from our highly experienced chefs.

The set menu, with prices start from £15 per person, includes a choice of five starters, five main courses and four desserts.

Gluten-free and vegan alternatives are also available for many dishes.

To begin your evening you can choose from Cream of potato and leek soup, herby croutons; Crisp Yorkshire puddings with caramelised onion gravy; Garlic ciabatta baked with smoked cheese and mushrooms, rocket and balsamic; a Classic prawn cocktail with sun blush tomato and lime mayonnaise; or an Assiette of melon and fruits with raspberry sorbet.

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For main course, opt for Pork loin cutlet, braised red cabbage, seasoned Yorkshire pudding, Granny Smith and thyme sauce; Chicken breast baked in smoked bacon, celeriac purée, French style peas; Chargrilled sirloin steak, stilton and peppercorn sauce, kale colcannon potatoes; Escalope of salmon, basil scented potato purée, sun blush tomato and crayfish salsa; or Baked aubergine stuffed with ratatouille vegetables and ricotta, lemon and oregano dressed chard.

To finish, choose from a delectable selection that includes Yorkshire parkin, toffee sauce, vanilla ice cream; Lemon and lime tart, limoncello syrup, Chantilly cream;

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Cheesecake, chocolate sauce; or a selection of cheese with celery chutney and biscuits.

Complemented by a carefully selected global wine list, at full waiting service and Tote betting runners at your table, The Panorama Restaurant you can sit back and enjoy the best of the action.

Owlerton Stadium has racing five days a week – Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

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Down on the farm... ... YOU’RE IN FOR A BIG SURPRISE, WRITES RICHARD ABBEY. f you’ve been looking for things to do with your children over the summer no doubt you’ve dropped into Whirlow Hall Farm to see the animals or take a stroll through the orchard or surrounding areas. It’s a stunning spot in south-west Sheffield with views out into the Peak District and beyond.

If you’re one of the many who have visited, you can’t have failed to notice the brand new cafe. Called The Barn, it is housed in a brand new structure alongside the farm shop with huge windows overlooking a small terrace and new children’s playground. It is currently only open to walk-ins Wednesday to Sunday from 10am-4.30pm (kitchen closes at 4pm) serving a range of brunch and lunch dishes as well as pastries, snacks and hot and cold drinks.

But this is not just any farm cafe.

Whirlow Hall Farm pulled off something of a coup, recruiting Luke Rhodes as head chef with a brief to utilise the best of the farm, as well as local, produce. If the name sounds familiar, you may recognise Luke from Masterchef: The Professionals, which aired on BBC1 in the run-up to Christmas last year. The Sheffield chef put in a sterling performance on the show, producing some stunning dishes before bowing out in the semi-finals.

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He’s certainly hit the ground running at The Barn, serving some equally stunning dishes on the day of our visit.

Thanks to those huge windows mentioned earlier, the cafe is a bright, airy space with orange tables and mismatched wooden chairs, many of which looked like they’d been reclaimed from schools. Industrial-style lighting adds an element of cool. We really liked it.

The Barn operates cafeteria style; you’ll find menus, cutlery and bottled water (and glasses) on your table but then order the counter which is also stocked with a good selection of homemade pastries, snacks and drinks.

Brunch is served all day and is complemented by more substantial lunch dishes as well as a good kids’ menu, which includes sausage and mash, Whirlow burger and chips and Yorkshire pasta and tomato sauce (all £6) as well as nibbles and lunch boxes (both £5).

After a seriously good starter of warm ciabatta bread served with Henderson’s Relish butter, we decided to choose from both menus. From the brunch menu, beef brisket hash (£8) – low ‘n’ slow beef, crispy potatoes and roasted onions and topped with a fried egg and sriracha mayo – had distinct Asian flavours and was just delicious. My Whirlow pork belly (£14), braised in cider and topped

with pork crackling crumb and served with a pork cheek bonbon, charred savoy colcannon, roasted apple purée and a cider jus, was as good, if not better, as any restaurant dish I’ve eaten recently.

Drinks came in the form of a Whirlow Orchard cider (£4) and sparkling blood orange San Pellegrino (£1.50).

Across the table, my son wasn’t put off by the generous portion sizes and devoured his burger and chips with gusto before tucking into a rich chocolate caramel brownie. For dessert, we option for a light and refreshing yuzu tart (£5), which was served with a lemon thyme crumb and a creme fraiche sorbet.

As the cafe evolves, from the autumn The Barn will be serving Sunday lunches and Luke will be hosting monthly bistro nights. If this visit is anything to go by, we can’t wait.

The Barn at Whirlow Hall Farm Whirlow Lane, Sheffield, S11 9QF Tel: 0114 235 2678 www.whirlowhallfarm.org

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Confetti Harvey Nichols The Wedding Hamper, £190 The Harvey Nichols Wedding Hamper features a carefully curated selection of traditional yet romantic items for the newly weds to enjoy together, from bubbles and premium wines to savoury snacks and sweet treats.

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Chanel Gabrielle Eau De Perfum Twist and Spray 3x20ml, £105 Chanel Gabrielle is a highly feminine fragrance and this handbag-friendly format of the infamous scent makes it ideal for the brides touch ups on her big day and an extremely thoughtful wedding gift.

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Daisy Park Emma Bridgewater wedding range £29.95. www.daisypark.co.uk

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Beautiful and peaceful LUCY JAMES SPEAKS TO THE FRIENDS OF WARDSEND ABOUT A LITTLE-KNOWN PIECE OF SHEFFIELD HISTORY. 3ocated north-west of Sheffield city centre on Club Mill Road, in Hillsborough sits the littleknown Wardsend Cemetery, a stunning, Victorian stretch of land that sits along part of the River Don behind the popular Owlerton Stadium and Bassett’s sweet factory.

The cemetery is situated in a secluded, riverside, woodland area with stunning greenery all around which is well looked after by a group of volunteers known as the Friends of Wardsend. Many Sheffielders enjoy walking around the area for a peaceful and idyllic walk, reminiscing or learning about the incredible amount of history that the place has to offer.

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June as the burial ground for the nearby St Philip’s Church, which used to be located on Infirmary Road. The church was built in 1826 and was demolished in 1952, leaving behind just a burial ground which holds a lot of Sheffield’s history.

The cemetery occupied a hillside area which sat beside the Sheffield to Manchester railway line which had been built 12 years prior to the opening of the cemetery. In 1901, the cemetery was extended, and from this, it became one out of just two cemeteries in England to have a railway line passing through it.

The cemetery is a place for remembering our war heroes. Speaking to Howard Bayley, the chairman of the Friends of Wardsend, a group of volunteers who take care of the cemetery, he said: “Wardsend has strong

military links with burials of soldiers and their families from Hillsborough Barracks. Some were veterans of colonial wars, including Lieutenant George Lambert VC; we recently held a small ceremony to mark his 200th birthday.”

The Friends of Wardsend often hold small community events at the cemetery.

“In recent years we have held a wellattended Remembrance service, and last year we found the former war graves and marked them with simple wooden crosses,” added Howard.

Each year, the Friends of Wardsend hold an annual event which consists of a brass band, folk singers, poetry, stalls, and activities for all of the family.The friends are keen to include the wider community.

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seeing of a film made at Wardsend,” said Howard.

Although those who know Wardsend Cemetery today call it a beautiful and peaceful place, it was once the scene of an infamous riot and some gruesome tales which followed rumours of grave robbing by the sexton and the vicar in 1862.

“The story shocked the people of Sheffield and made the newspapers across the world,” said Howard. After inquiries it was discovered that the Sheffield workhouse had been supplying the medical school with bodies to dissect.

The dissected bodies were then disposed of by the sexton, Issacc Howard, who buried them in wooden boxes.

In previous years the cemetery suffered years of neglect. Howard said: “It is the intention of the Friends of Wardsend to make it a place that the people of Sheffield can appreciate, enjoy and be proud of.

“Through tours and other events, the Friends group have been telling its fascinating stories, drawing attention to the rich natural heritage of its riverside, woodland and heathland habitats and developing the old chapel site as a performance space in our ‘theatre in the woods’.”

The Friends of Wardsend have many future plans for the cemetery and the community that it serves: “Some of the more senior local residents still remember Wardsend when it was open, many have ancestors buried there or remember it as their playground when they were children; somewhere along the line, their connection with Wardsend was broken and we are keen to reconnect people with this wonderful place,” commented Howard.

“We really enjoyed the Heritage Open Days in September, which were our first tours since March 2020, and we’re excited about the further improvements to the wider Parkwood Springs and the development of the Upper Don Trail from Lady’s Bridge to Stocksbridge, which will improve access to the

War graves

cemetery and attract visitors from near and far.”

The group has started volunteer sessions for anyone who wants to help support the group in their journey to bettering Wardsend Cemetery and bringing the community together.

“We have received wonderful support from local businesses and organisations like The University of Sheffield, The Don Catchment Rivers Trust and the fans of Sheffield Wednesday, who raised money for a memorial for the unmarked grave of Wednesday’s first superfan Tom Wharton. Prior to lockdown we were proud to receive two awards for our community work.”

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The group not only helps those with connections to the cemetery, but even provides placements to young offenders, helping them to gain experience and do some good deeds within the community.

“Wardsend is a very special place, and we don’t think it’s fair to keep it a secret any longer,” concluded Howard.

You can find out more about Wardsend on their website: https://wardsendcemetery.wordpress.com/ Or follow them on Facebook and Twitter: Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/ wardsendcemeteryproject Twitter: @WardsendCem

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FROM SPORTS SALOONS TO CROSSOVER COUPES, RICHARD ABBEY ROUNDS UP THIS MONTH’S NEWS.

New RS3 editions Orders are now being taken for the allnew RS 3 Sportback and RS 3 Saloon, which start from £50,900 OTR and £51,900 OTR respectively.

The latest iterations of the highperformance duo, powered by the awardwinning 400PS 2.5-litre TFSI engine, are due to be delivered to the first customers from November.

Both the RS 3 Sportback and Saloon are available in four different specifications: RS 3, Carbon Black, Launch Edition and Vorsprung. As standard, every model comes equipped with 19-inch alloy wheels, heated front sport seats with ‘RS’ embossed logo in Fine Nappa leather, dual-zone climate control, cruise control, Audi’s 12.3-inch Virtual cockpit with RSspecific display, a 10.1-inch MMI Navigation plus infotainment system, and the all-new RS Torque splitter.

Crossover with VW The stage is set for a new body shape from the Volkswagen brand – they are launching an SUV coupé on the European market for the first time.

Called the Taigo, it is a real crowdpleaser with its trendy crossover body style, raised seating positions, pioneering connectivity and unrestricted suitability for everyday use. The rear of the fiveseater car slopes backwards in the style of a coupé, without restricting headroom in the back seat.

With full LED head-lights, an alldigital cockpit and the latest generation of infotainment systems (MIB3) as standard, the SUV coupé sets high technology standards in its class.

Every Taigo comes with assistance systems such as the surroundings monitoring system “Front Assist”, including city emergency brake function, and the lane departure warning system “Lane Assist” as standard.

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Dynamic addition The Jaguar F-PACE is now more desirable than ever, with the addition of the exclusive new R-Dynamic Black model together with enhanced wellbeing, connectivity and driver assistance technologies across the range.

The F-PACE R-Dynamic Black benefits from a distinctive design and an enhanced specification which includes a Black Pack now featuring Gloss Black mirror caps, fixed panoramic roof and privacy glass. Complementing these elements are 20-inch wheels with a Gloss Black finish.

Like all other F-PACE models, the R-Dynamic Black is offered with a choice of refined, efficient and responsive Ingenium powertrains, from the 163PS mild hybrid (MHEV) four-cylinder diesel to the 404PS plug-in hybrid (PHEV) petrol.

Jaguar is also introducing more technology across the F-PACE range to enhance occupant wellbeing and comfort: there are new smart features which further improve interior air quality, and new driver assistance systems which provide greater levels of support. Connectivity will soon be made even more convenient with the addition of wireless Apple CarPlay® and Wireless Android Auto™.

F-PACE R-Dynamic Black is priced from £46,765.

Lots to C - and like A new Mercedes-Benz C-Class is now on sale and every engine in the range features a 48v Integrated Starter Generator (ISG) mild hybrid system. The mild hybrid system features an energy recovery function and the ability to ‘glide’ with the engine switched off to boost efficiency, while supplying an additional 20 hp and 200 Nm to the car’s overall output.

You will be able to choose from two petrol engines – the C 200, which features a 1.5-litre four-cylinder petrol engine (204hp); and C 300, which features a 2.0litre four-cylinder unit (258hp). And two diesel engines – C 200 d, a 2.0-litre fourcylinder engine (200hp); and the C 300 d, which features a 3.0-litre four-cylinder engine (265hp).

Every C-Class engine is mated to a 9G-Tronic nine-speed automatic transmission.

Prices start from £38,785 for the entry-level C 200 Sport Saloon and £40,420 for the Estate. The range-topping C 300 d AMG Line Premium Plus costs £52,125 or £53,425 for the Estate.

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