Sixer October 2022

Helloandwelcometoour OctoberissueofSixer.

Hemayhavebeenbornin Burnleybut,afterlivinginthecityfor 50years,JackWhithamconsiders himselfa‘Sheffieldlad’.Theexprofessionalfootballplayermadehis nameatWednesdaybeforemovingto Liverpool,CardiffandReading.He camebacktoSheffieldandboughtthe WadsleyJackbeforereturningto footballasascout.Wetalkedtohim abouthiscareer,familyandandmore.

There’slotsbeenhappeningin Hillsboroughinrecentmonths,wetake alookatthegreenshootsofrecovery, withaparticularspotlighton MiddlewoodRoad.

Wealsofocusonschools,weddings andhaveyourusualfashion,beautyand more.

Seeyounextmonth.

RichardAbbey ExecutiveEditor

FRONTCOVER: Wespeaktoex-SheffieldWednesdaystar JackWhitham.

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Jackinthebox

Afterarrivinginthecityin1964,ex-Sheffield WednesdaystarJackWhithamhasmade northSheffieldhishome.HetalkstoRichard Abbeyaboutlifeonandoffthepitch,family andmore

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Ontheup

Thegreenshootsofrecoveryareappearing aroundHillsboroughandnowhereisthis moreevidentthanonMiddlewoodand LangsettRoad,hometonewbusinessesand newimprovements

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Bits&Pieces

Ourmonthlyround-upofwhat’sbeengoing onaroundtheregion

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TheDiary

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Fashion

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Situatedwithinthispopularareaandwithinwalking distanceoflocalhospitalsandSheffieldUniversityis thisspaciousEdwardianfourbedroomeddetached property;itoffersmanyoriginalfeaturesaswellasan outstandinggood-sizedreargardenwithanabundance ofbushandflowerborders,alongwithfruittreesand patioareaswithagardenroomthatcouldprovidework stationareas.

Thepropertyoffersagoodrangeofinsulationwith solarroofpanelsandoriginalsashwindowswithpart leadedstainedglassfeatures.

enviablepositiononaquietcul-de-sac.Significantly extendedandreconfiguredbythecurrentowner,the propertyprovidesamplelivinganddiningspaceonthe groundfloor,includingagenerouslounge/diningroom andadjoiningfittedkitchen.Thefourbedroomsareall wellproportionedandbeautifullyappointed,includinga fabulousprincipalwithen-suiteandfittedwardrobes. Totherear,anenclosedgardenoffersasafespacefor childrentoplayandanidealspotforentertaining.

JackownedtheWadsley Jackpubfor11years

Jackinthebox

JackWhithamhasastrong affinitytobothSheffieldfootball clubs,havingstartedhisplaying careeratWednesdayinthe1960sbefore endingupasUnited’sheadofrecruitment inthe2000s.Althoughheenjoyedhis timetremendouslyatbothclubs,it’shis timeatHillsboroughthatholdssomeof hismostcherishedmemories.

JackwasborninBurnleyon8 December1946andshowedsporting talentfromayoungage.Heplayed footballandcricketandperformedwell ontheathleticstracktoo,beingcrowned Lancashire100mchampion.Butitwason thefootballpitchthathereallystoodout andhesignedforBurnleyasa12-yaeroldandwouldremainthereforfour years.Thehopeofanapprenticeshipor professionalcontractnevermaterialisedso hegotajobwithanaccountancyfirmuntilacertainSheffieldclubcamecalling.

“RightoutoftheblueIgotaletter fromSheffieldWednesday,askingifI wouldcomeforatrial,”recallsJack.“I originallywentforamonthbutthey signedmeattheendofthefirstweek. Thatwasin1964.”

Jackjoinedtheclubatatimewhen theywereverymuchintheascendancy, theywereperformingwellinthetop divisionand reachedthe FACup Finalin 1966, eventually losingto Everton3-2.Itwasthefollowingseason thathebecameestablishedinthefirst teamsquadandeventuallymadehis debutasasubstitute-asluckwouldhave it-againsthishometownclub,Burnley, on6May1967.Jackscoredtwiceina resounding7-0winfortheOwls.

“Itwasbrilliant,wehadthemakings ofaterrificside,”saysJackofhistimeat S6.“EveryoneI’vespokentosincesaid therewasn’tanatmosphereanywhere liketherewasatHillsborough.”

Jackmadehisdebutunderthen

managerAlanBrownandthenplayed underJackMarshallandDannyWilliams buthehasaparticularaffectionfor ‘Browny’.

“Hewasahardmanbutveryfair,”he says.“Iactuallythinkhewasaheadofhis timeasacoach.Peoplenowtalkabout

ManCityplayingthis4-3-3systemwith Haalandasthefocalpoint–wewere playinglikethatthen,certainlywhen [John]Ritchiecame.”

Jack’sgoalscoringrecordduringhis timeatHillsboroughwasexcellent,he averagedagoaleveryothergame,and

AFTERARRIVINGINTHECITYIN1964,EX-SHEFFIELDWEDNESDAYSTARJACK WHITHAMHASMADENORTHSHEFFIELDHISHOME.HETALKSTORICHARDABBEY ABOUTLIFEONANDOFFTHEPITCH,FAMILYANDMORE.

heisperhapsbestrememberedforthe fourgoalshescoredinahomegame againstManchesterUnited,asidethat hadthelikesofNobbyStiles,Brian Kidd,BobbyCharlton,GeorgeBestand DenisLaw.Wednesdaywonthegame54butnotwithoutcontroversy.Although Jackwasoriginallycreditedwiththe fourgoals,itwasyearslaterthathe discoveredthathis‘fourth’hadbeenput downasaNobbyStilesowngoal.

“Ididn’tfindoutuntilKeith Farnsworthwrotehisbook[Wednesday] thatI’donlybeenputdownforthree,” Jackgripes.“Theclubhadcrediteditto me.Igottheheaderontheballbutit wasdeflectedintotheoppositecorner byNobbyStiles.Ialwaysthoughtitwas mine.”

Thegamewasimmortalisedinawellknowncartoonthattookprideofplace intheWednesdayPlayers’Loungefor manyyears.

IfthatwasthehighpointofJack’s careeratWednesdayhislowestcamein 1970whenhewastoldthattheclub weretransferringhim.

“Theycalledmeinonedayandsaid ‘we’resellingyou,doyouwanttogoto

LiverpoolorSunderland?’Ididn’twant togo,Iwasgettingmarriedandhad agreedtobuyDonMegson’shouse,but Ididn’thaveachoice,”saysJack,who eventuallymovedtoLiverpoolforjust under£60,000.

LifeatLiverpool,underfamed managerBillShankly,wasverydifferent butgaveJackhopeofbeingabletoadd tothesolitarycaphegotforEngland U23sinagameagainstWalesin1968.

Thingsdidn’tquitegotoplan,largely duetoinjuries,anddespitebeingatthe clubforfouryears,hemadeonly15 appearances,scoringsevengoals.

“TheworstinjuryIhadwasruptured kneeligamentsatLiverpool.That virtuallyfinishedme,”remembersJack. “Butthatwasfullofcontroversytoo.I’d neverseentheclubdoctorletalonethe physicorasurgeonsoImademyown arrangementsandsawanAmericanguy.

ThefamouscartoonthatimmortalisedSheffieldWednesday’sfamous5-4victory overManchesterUnitedin1968whereJackscoredfour-orwasitthree?-goals

Jack’scontroversial‘fourth’goal againstManchesterUnited

Hesaid‘howlonghaveyouhadthis injury?’Isaid‘sixweeks’.Hesaid‘you shouldhavesurgeryfiveweeksago’.

“Ieventuallygotfitbuttheywouldn’t givemeagame.AtthatpointFrank O’FarrellrangmefromCardiffand askedifI’dgodownthereforamonth andseehowmykneewas.Iscored aboutfiveorsixinthemonthandthey signedme.”

JackspentayearatCardiffCitybefore headingtoReading.Heeventuallyhung uphisprofessionalbootsin1977,aged just31.

Jackhadtheprivilegeofplayingwith sometremendousplayersthroughouthis careerbuttherewasonethatparticularly stoodout.“IknowthebestplayerI playedwithandthatwas[Kevin] Keegan,”Jacksaysmatteroffactly.“Ifyou talkaboutapplication,tomakethemost ofyourability,Keeganwasinfrontof everybodyelse.Hewasalotmore technicallytalentedthanpeoplegavehim creditforbuthejustmadethemostof whathe’dgot.Hewasbusy,sharp,worked hard,helearnedthings…youdon’t becomeEuropeanfootballeroftheyearat Hamburgthreetimeswithoutthat.”

MovingbacktoSheffield,Jack, andhiswifeJose,madethedecision tobuyapub-theWadsleyJackwhichtheyranfor11years.When theysolduphetookoveras generalmanagerattheSouth YorkshirePolice-ownedNiagara Sports&SocialClub,ajobwhich hekeptuntilretiringin2006.

Footballstillplayedabigpartin Jack’slife,longafterretiringfromthe professionalgame.Locallyheplayedfor Worksop,wherePeterSwanwas manager,beforemovingtoHallam, whereheeventuallybecamecoachand thenplayer/manager.Atthesametime hewasplayingforJohnnyQuinn’sAll StarsonSundaysandcontinuedtodoso untilhewas60!Inthattimetheywon thenationalover-35schampionshipthree times.

Jackalsoworkedasascout,ajob whicheventuallybroughthimtoBramall Lane.Havingworkedpart-timefor Sunderlandfor14yearsheaccepteda full-timepositionatLutonTownin2006 onlytoseethemgobust.In2008,Kevin BlackwellinvitedJacktojoinhisstaffas headofrecruitment.

“IenjoyedthetimeatBramallLane becauseIhadalotofcontrolandhad goodcontactswithinthescouting network,”saysJack.“Unfortunately,itgot toapointwheretheplayerswetriedto bringinjustdidn’thappen,Idon’tknow

thepoliticsbehindit. Whenwegottothe play-offfinalandgot beatenbyBurnley,I couldseethenother teamsweregoingto hand-pickourbetter playersthenitwould beadownward trend.”

Jackhandedinhis resignationin2010 andwasquickly

approachedbyMickMcCarthywho recruitedhimasaEuropeanscoutfor Wolves.Atthistime,heunderwentheart valvereplacementsurgeryandalthough hemadeafullrecovery,hemadehis minduptofinallyretire.

Now75,JacklivesinWadsleywithhis wifeJoseandthoughnolongerinvolved directlywiththegame,stillhasplentyof loveforit.Hehastwodaughters,Claire andKaren,aswellasthree grandchildren.Hestillkeepsactiveby playingtennisatBradfieldTennisClub andisakeenmusiciantoo.

“MyfirstgigwasatReading,mynext doorneighbourgotmeinataworking mensclub-itwasterrible,”Jackrecalls. “Iwritemyownstuffandplayacoustic andquicklyrealisedworkingmensclubs weren’tmyscene.Ididanalbumin 2012thenanotheroneduringlockdown andatBolsterstoneandWisewoodonce amonth.”

It’sfootballthatremainsJack’strue passionthoughandhistimeatSheffield

Wednesdayisaperiodinhislifehewill neverforget.Notonlydidheplaysome ofhisbestfootballtherebuthemade lifelongfriendstoo.

“Ineverlosttouchwiththeselads, SamEllisnowlivesinPreston,Ian BranfootlivesinHampshire,Colin SymmlivesinNewcastle…ofcourselife takesyouindifferentdirectionsbutwe gettogetherwhenwecan.”

ThecityofSheffield,too,hasplayeda hugepart.Jackhasnowlivedherefor50 yearsandverymuchconsidershimselfa locallad,althoughthere’sonethinghe won’tconcedeto.“TheonlythingI’ve notlost,andIcan’t,istheYorkshireLancashirecricketthing,I’maLancslad andalwayswillbe!”

SheffieldWednesdayteam1968/69

JackandwifeJoseinthe1960s

JackwithEnglandshirt andcapatHillsborough

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Aftertheabolitionoftheenergy pricecap,affectingthe householdbillsofaround22 millionhomesintheUK,priceshave neverbeenmoreinfocus.

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Replaceyouroldboiler

Aboilerthat’sover15yearsold, expensivetorunorregularlybreaking downshouldbereplaced.Anewboiler isagoodinvestmenttohelpcutyour bills.Approximatelyhalfofhousehold energybillscomefromheatingour property.Anewboilerwillbemore efficient,uselessfueltoheatandhelp reducethecarbonfootprint.

Serviceyourboiler

Anannualservicetomaintainyour heatingsystemshouldalwaysbe undertakenbyaGasSaferegistered engineer.Theboilerandallpartsinside willbechecked,examinedforleaksand theboilerpressuremeasured.Ayearly check-upcanhelpkeepenergybills down.Includedwithintheboilerservice, Nealewillcarryoutafreeenergysaving checkontheheatingsystemandoffer professionaladviceonimprovements whichwillsavemoney.Bookaboiler serviceafterasummerofinfrequentuse. You’llthenbeallsettopowerononce thecolderdaysandnightapproach.

Fitthermostaticradiatorvalves (TRVs)

TRVsarethebestwayofgettingthe temperatureinyourhomejustright. Usedincombinationwitharoom thermostat,theyadjusttheheatand preventroomsfromoverheating.The

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Investinasmartthermostat

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Installunderfloorheating(UFH)

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Apowerflushunitforceshighpressure waterthroughtheheatingsystemto dislodgesludge,rustandotherdebris. Thisprocessshouldbecarriedoutbya qualifiedcentralheatingengineer.This helpsimprovetheefficiencyandlifespan ofboththeboilerandcentralheating system.Inadditiontoaregularservice, powerflushingisthebestwaytokeep yourheatingsysteminshapeandhelp preventbreakdowns.

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ituatedintheHillsborougharea ofSheffieldisMiddlewood Road,andadjoiningitonthe oppositesideofHillsboroughCorner, LangsettRoad.Thehighlypopularand bustlingthoroughfaresarelocatedjust underthreemilesnorth-westofSheffield citycentremakingitpossibletodriveto thecityinjust15minutes.

Theyareamongstsomeofthenicer roadstoliveoninnorthSheffield,with thelocationbeingjustoneofthemany reasonsforthis.Thecrimeratesinthe areaarerelativelylowforabusyarea anditispopularamongstfamilieswith therebeingarangeofdifferentschools nearby,includingapopularandhighly rated‘forestschool’nursery.

Forsuchapopulararea,thereisa surprisinglylowaveragehousepriceof £151,250,whichisamazingfor everythingthatcomeswithlivingonin thisarea.

Thelocationallowsresidentstolivea quietercitylifeontheoutskirtsofa busycitycentreanddespiteitbeing aroundaone-hourwalktothecity centre,theresidentsdonothavefarto goforalloftheiressentialswiththem

havinganabundanceofamenitieson theirdoorsteps.

Whatisthere?

MiddlewoodRoadandLangsettRoad arehometonumerousamenities, includinganursery,aMethodistChurch, dentists,adoctor’ssurgery,opticians, cafes,ashoppingcentrewith supermarketsonsite,hairandbeauty salons,apharmacy,apark,andexcellent transportlinksincludingHillsborough Parktramstop.

Thereareschoolslocatednearbywith excellentreviewsanditisnotfarfrom theNorthernGeneralHospital,making itaperfectlocationforfamilies.

THEGREENSHOOTSOFRECOVERYAREAPPEARINGAROUNDHILLSBOROUGHAND NOWHEREISTHISMOREEVIDENTTHANONMIDDLEWOODANDLANGSETTROAD, HOMETONEWBUSINESSESANDNEWIMPROVEMENTS.

Thingstodo:

Theroadisarguablythemostpopular roadinHillsboroughamongstmanyage groupsanditisalldowntothevast numberofthingstodothatarenearby. Withtherebeingsomethingfor everyone,hereisalistofsomeofthe bestthingstodonearMiddlewood Road.

HillsboroughStadium

ThehomeofSheffieldWednesdayisjust ashortwalkfromMiddlewoodRoadyou’llseethousandsofconvergingon thestadiumonmatchdays.Fortunesare lookinggoodatthetimeofwritingwith theOwlsflyinghighinLeagueOne.

HillsboroughPark

SituatednexttoMiddlewoodRoad, givingsomehousesontheroada spectaculargreenspaceview,is HillsboroughPark.Theparkfeaturesa largeamountofgreenspace,alake,a walledgardenwhichissaidtodateback to1779,achildren’splayareaandsports facilitiesmakingitagreatspottokeep fit,havefunorrelax.Arecentadditionis thenewskateandBMXpark,whichis situateddownbythetenniscourts.

HillsboroughGolfClub

Afive-minutedriveawayisHillsborough GolfClub.Thegolfclubwelcomesboth membersandnon-memberstotheir greentoplaygolf,exceptonThursdays whichisamemberonlyday.Theclub hasstunningviewsofSheffieldandthe hillsandgreenspacessurroundingit, addingtotheenjoymentandthereasons whyyoushouldvisit.

OwlertonStadium

Justafive-minutedrive,ora20-minute walkawayistheOwlertonStadium; Sheffield’spremierracetrack,hometo greyhound,speedwayandstockcar racing.Thismakesafunandgreatday outforfamiliesandfriends.Overlooking theracetrackisthe‘Panorama’barand restaurantwhichoffersalarge,seasonal menuwhichhasgreatreviews.

Newadditionsandnewimprovements

Likemanytowns,citiesandareasacrossthecountryHillsboroughshopping areahasbeenaffectedduringthepandemicwithanumberofstoreclosures. However,anincreasingnumberofbusinesseshaveopenedrecently, includingacafé,giftshop,localartistLukeHorton’sshop,andnowtwomore arecomingverysoon…

Bothnewadditionshaveverygreencredentials–azerowastefoodand consumablesstore,plusapre-lovedclothingoutlet.

Thesenewbusinessesareveryproudlyaddingtothegrowingrangeand varietyofdifferentoutletsavailabletonewandregularvisitorsandresidents inHillsboroughandaredemonstratingfurther‘Greenshootsofrecoveryin Hillsborough’.

“Thisisfantasticnewsforthedistrictasitopensuptheappealofthearea formoreuniquebusinessandshowsHillsboroughtobeagreatplacetovisit andgoshopping,”saidRogerSmith,ProjectDevelopmentHillsborough Together.“Wehopethatwiththesenewbusinesses,andmanyothers,that moreshoppersfromoutsidetheareawillcometovisit,aswellasinviting morelocalshopperswithevengreaterreasonsto‘buylocal’.”

Agreatdealofefforthasbeenmadeinthepast12monthsbyHillsborough Togetherindeliveringafresh‘PlaceMaking’approachtohelpmake Hillsboroughamoreattractive,vibrantplacewheremorevisitorswillwantto comeandspendlongerdoingtheirshopping.

AsaresultofbeingawardedanEconomicRecoveryFundgrantby SheffieldCityCouncil,HillsboroughTogetherhavebeenenhancingthemain shoppingareawithfloweringbaskets,plentyofseating,ofwhichtherewas nonebefore,andcycleparkingtocreatealternativeoptionsfortransportand stayinginthisspace.

LastyeartheymanagedtogetHillsboroughlitupwithChristmaslights andmorerecentlyhaveembarkedona‘ShopFrontImprovement’schemeto furtherenhancethelookandfeelofthe district.Withfourtrialstoresnowcomplete andgreatresultsallround,theyareexpanding thepropositiontomorelocalstores,again furtherenhancingtheoveralllookandfeelof thearea.

Nexttocomeisfurtherdevelopmentsfor storeswithartworkbeingappliedtosome storeshutters,thiswillgofurthertoenhance theareanotonlyinnormaltradinghoursbut outofhoursalso,andwithworkstobedone whichwillincludeawell-knownlocalartist, Hillsboroughwillsoonbecomeadestination forvisitorsandshoppers.

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Cupola Gallery

Cupolafamously openedin1991 betweenabetting shopanda launderettearound thecornerfromthe Sheffield Wednesdayfootball ground.Itopened tofillwhatowner KarenSherwood sawasahugeneed foranexhibition andsalesvenuefor themany contemporary artiststhatlived andworkedacross thecity.

Celebratingits31stanniversarythisyear,inthegallery you’llfindover300artists’workswhicharealwaysondisplay acrossthefullrangeofdisciplines.

You’llalsofindcards,postcards,handmadejewelleryand craftsandsomuchmore.Anddon’tmissthesculpture garden,whichisfullyaccessible.

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2ndGirlfriend

Thenameofthisquirkyeaterywasinfluencedbyavery successfulrestaurantownerinItalycallinghisrestauranthis secondloveafterhiswife.Justlikealovingrelationship, startingarestaurantbusinessisnomeanfeat.Youneedthe basicstosucceed-love,sacrifice,effort,passion, determinationanddevotion.

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OwnerChris,originallyfromAlbania,openedtherestaurant inJune2021havingpreviouslyworkedinotherrestaurants anddoesmostofthecookinghimself,takingpridein everythinghemakes,particularlyhissauces.Christakes inspirationfromhisfamilyroots,usingsomeofhismum’s recipestooffermanyuniquedishesonhisspecialsboard.

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Curo Gallery

CuroGallery,a contemporary family-runart galleryandpicture framingstudio,offers awideselectionof affordableoriginal, limitedandopen editionartandphotography,bothframedandmounted.

GalleryownerBevalsoprovidesafullflowerpreservation servicewith3Dboxframing(weddingbouquetsandallother specialoccasionflowers)andundertakesartcommissions usingarangeoflocalandresidentartists.

Withover20yearscombinedexperienceinthecraftof framemaking,thebespokeframingserviceemploystraditional methodsandskillsusingthefinestmaterialsand equipment.Allframingisinhouse-nothingistoomuchofa challenge.

BevandDez’sattentiontodetailandtheoverallqualityof theproductsiswhatsetsCuroGalleryapart,that,andbeing dogfriendly!Mostdaysyou’llalsofindPoppieandTrufflethe BorderColliesmeetingandgreetingcustomers.

Curoaregenuinelypassionateaboutwhattheydo,sopop alongforabrowseandachatnexttimeyou’reinthearea, there’salwayslotstolookatandwithBev’sexpertadvice you’resureofexcellentservice.

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EllenJeanPrelovedFashion

Atatimeofhighlivingcosts,EllenJeanPrelovedFashion providesalocal,modern,lightandwelcomingspacetoselect andtryonprelovedtopendhighstreetbrandsataffordable prices.

Theyspecialiseinhighqualityprelovedclothesthathave beengentlywornandalsooutofseasonclothesthathavethe originalshoptagsattached.

OpenonthebusyMiddlewoodRoadinHillsborough,the shopwasoriginallyownedandrunbymygrandma,Doreen Swift,whoranaverysuccessfulladiesfashionstoreformany years.

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EvesFruitStores

Locatedat30MiddlewoodRoad,EvesFruitStoresisfullto thebrimwithfreshlocalfruitandvegetables.

Inadditionthefriendlystorestocksafullrangeofnuts, freshherbsaswellacomprehensiverangeofJustPreserves pickles,jamsandchutneys.

Staffarededicatedtocustomerserviceandalwaystriveto givequalityproduceatgoodprices-callinforafast, friendlyservice.

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EWPearson&Sons

EWPearsonisafamily-owned,130-year-oldbusinesssituated onMiddlewoodRoad.

Thespecialistbutcherspridethemselvesonbeingas traditionalandtransparentaspossible.Allproduceissourced within25milesoftheshopandpreparedbybutchersfresh everyday.

ChristmasordersarebeingtakenfromNovemberonwards instoreonly.

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Helen’sBakery

Helen’sBakeryisthedefinitionofdeliciousandwas establishedin1947asBiltons.Foryearstheyhavemaintained areputationforsellingsomeofthebestbakedgoodsin SheffieldandhavebeenunderthemanagementofHelen WraggandGrahamFostersince2000untilGrahamsadly passedawayin2016.

TheyliketosaytheyarebringingjoytoHillsborough,and issomethingtheyhopetodoforyearstocome.

Buttheyoffermuchmorethanjusthigh-quality,delicious products.Helen’sBakeryisafull-servicesandwichshopthat hasbecomeanimportantpartofthelocalcommunity.Steak piesareaparticularbest-seller,filledwithhandselectedbeef fromtopbutchersWasteneysinGrenoside.

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HillsboroughRefillHub

ThisnewadditiontoMiddlewoodRoadisalowwasteand lowpackagingrefillstore.

Bringyourowncontainers,jarsandbagstofilluponfood cupboardessentialsandcleaningproducts.Andwhilstyourat it,grabafewreusablehouseholditemslikesafetyrazors, bambootoothbrushes,soapbarsandmore.

OwnerChantellesaid:“I’vealwaysbeenpassionateabout theenvironment,butlikemanyothersI’venotalwayshadthe meanstoliveeco-consciouslyandsustainablyasIwouldhave liked,oftenduetolocationandavailableshoppingoptions, andrecentlyaddeddifficultycausedbythecostofliving crisisweallface.

“Thisiswhatthestorewasbuilton;adesiretomakelow wasteandsustainableshoppingmoreaccessibleinour community,whilstallowingcustomerstosaveonmoney,food wasteandofcoursetheenvironment.Everyouncecounts.”

Tofindoutmore,visithillsboroughrefillhub.co.uk

L.M.HillCarpets

TransformyourhomewithbeautifulnewflooringfromL.M. HillCarpets,basedinHillsborough.

Oftencalled“Yourlocalcarpetshop”,theyhaveawide rangeofflooringoptionstochoosefrom;you’llfindthe perfectstyle,comfortlevelandpracticalitythat’sjustrightfor thewayyoulive.Theyofferahugechoiceofcarpetandrugs inavarietyofstyles,designsandcolours,aswellasunderlay andaccessoriesatpricestosuitallbudgets.

LuxuryVinylTilesoffereleganceandsuperiordesign quality,combinedwithhighdurabilityandresistance,whilst laminateisaffordable,attractiveandeffective–itcan completelytransformaroom.Itisalsodurable,easytoinstall andsimpletomaintain.

Youcanvisittheirshowroomat315MiddlewoodRoad, call01142322989,orvisitwww.lmhillcarpets.co.uk

MonicafHewittFloristsLtd

MonicafHewitthasestablishedareputationforexcellence since1971andisstillanindependentlyrunbusinesstoday.

Theteamhasvastexperience,withtheseniorfloristof over40years,‘AuntieAnnie’,havingmentoredsomeofthe mostqualifiedfloristsinSheffield.Theseareskillsthathave beenpassedontotheteamtomaintainthehigheststandards usingbothmodernfloristryandtraditionaltechniques.

MonicafHewittoffersanobliging,reliableandconfidential service.Quality,varietyandcreativityarethefoundationfor uniquefloralgifts,weddingflowersandfuneraltributes.

Thefloristallowsfordailyflowersdeliveriesinthe Sheffield,BarnsleyandRotherhamarea,includingsameday deliveryonordersreceivedby12noonwherepossible.

Call01142345652orvisitmonicafhewitt.co.uktofindout more.

NewImage

NewImagehasbeenlocatedintheMiddlewoodparadeof shopsforover35yearsandoffersstylish,qualityclothing withsuperbpersonalservice.

UpstairsintheSpecialOccasionWearsectionyouwill discoverfabulousdresses,dresseswithmatchingjackets,long dressesforeveningandoutfitsperfectforawedding,Mother ofthebride/groom,dayattheracesoracruise.Youcanalso purchasehats,fascinators,shoesandbags.

Onthegroundfloor,NewImagestockstylishcasualwear fromEuropeandesigners,perfectforsmartcasualwearor staycationdressing.

Telephoneandbookyourviewappointmenton0114234 4880orvisitwww.new-image.co.uk

NuLifeWindowCompany

NuLifeWindowCompanyisawellestablishednamein Sheffield.TheyopenedtheshowroomonMiddlewoodRoad justoversevenyearsagoin2016.

Themajorityofpersonnelhavebeenwiththecompany fromtheoutsetandtheirinstallershavemorethan120years’ experiencebetweenthemandtakeprideintheir professionalism.Intheshowroomthereisanextensiverange displayedofcompositedoors,uPVCwindowsanddoorsfor youtochoosefrom.

NuLifeoffer:Freenoobligationquotations.Staffarealways happytodiscussyourrequirements.Ifyoucan’tcometothe showroomtheywillcometoyourproperty.

Call01142336723tofindoutmoreorvisit www.nulifewindowcompany.co.uk

Pro Property

Fromadrippingtap toafullhome renovation,Pro Propertydoitall.

ProPropertyisa family-runbusiness, whichhasbeen establishedsince2003 andcontinuestogo fromstrengthto strength.Theyhave 18quality, experienced tradesmenwhocan coveralmostevery aspectofhomemaintenance.

Inthesedifficult,creditcrunchtimes,morethanever,itis importanttogetworkdoneinyourhomerightfirsttime.Pro Propertyoffer:

•Qualityservicelikeitusedtobe.

•Manysatisfiedcustomers.

•Fullyinsured.

•Reliableandcleanupafterthemselves.

•Whywastetimeandmoneyonunskilled/unqualified labour.

•Over25yearsexperienceprovidingexcellence.

Tofindoutmore,call01142337766orvisit www.propropertyltd.co.uk

Tan Zone

Ifyoucan’t flytothe sunshinethen whynotlet Tanzonebring thesunshine toyou?

SheffieldDoubleGlazingCompany

Asolidconservatoryroofcouldbetheanswertoyour 'Goldilocksproblem'–toohot,toocold,buthardlyeverjust right.SheffieldDoubleGlazingCompanyspecialisein supplyingandinstallingEquinoxsolidroofsbyEurocell. Theseincludeproperinsulation,justliketheroofonyour house,tocontrolthetemperatureinyourconservatorysoit’s ‘justright’thewholeyeararound.

It’sreckonedasolidconservatoryroofisup15timesbetter atkeepingheatinthana16mmpolycarbonateoranoldglass conservatoryroof.Andwhileitmightbeveryslim,giving youmoreoverallspaceandheighttoenjoy,thehighly efficientconservatoryroofinsulationisamongthemost effectiveonthemarket.Infact,ithasau-valueofjust0.15. Or,toputitanotherway,it’saroundtentimesmoreenergy efficientthananA-rateddoubleglazedwindow.

Tofindoutmore,call01143273433,email sales@sheffielddgc.co.ukorvisitwww.sheffielddgc.co.uk

Whenyou visitTanzone, you’llbeable tochoose fromtheir

numerousstand-upandlay-downbeds.Forthoseofyouwho likeyourfeetfirmlyontheground,Tanzone’sstand-upbeds aretopoftherangeandfeature54tubelamps,andforthose ofyouwholiketolaydownandrelaxwhileyougetyour doseofvitaminD,Tanzonehavejustbroughtinabrandnew, state-of-the-arthighpressurelay-downbedthatshortensyour tanningtime.

Thehugelypopularsalon,at207MiddlewoodRoad,is currentlyrunningtwospecialofferstohelpyouachievethat holidayglow.For£40(save£14offrrp),youreceive Mybrightwhites,ipodzandabottleofeitherBlackOnyxHot CitrusorBlackOnyxSuperBlack.

For£50(save£17offrep),youcangetMybrightwhites, ipodzandabottleofTrulyIconic.Justquote‘September promotion’togetoneofthesegreatdeals.

Call01142330399tofindoutmore.

Here at Sheffield Double Glazing Company, we proudly install the innovative thermal tiled roof for those homeowners looking for a solid conservatory roof option. Thermal tiled roofs are a premium conservatory roof system compatible with almost any style and size glazed extension. These roofs are suitable for both replacement conservatory roof projects and new-build conservatories. Thermal tiled roofs can typically be installed in two to three days. The tiles are made out of ultra-lightweight glass-reinforced plastic (GRP). Therefore, no matter what conservatory frame you have, it will be strong enough to support the lightweight tiles. This in turn places less stress on the conservatory’s structure.

THERMAL TILED ROOF BENEFITS:

• Revitalise old roofs

Fully insulated tiled roof system, ideal for transforming single-storey extensions, conservatories and orangeries. Made-to-measure system that incorporates GRP rafters, helping to create a lightweight roof that is fantastically well-insulated.

• Energy-saving design

Create year-round comfort with a low U-value of 0.15. Gone are the days of being unable to use your conservatory space because it is too cold in the winter or too hot in the summer. A plastic ring beam is reinforced by glass fibre to create a lightweight option able to be installed on existing frames.

• Stylish inside and out

Choice of slate-style or standard tiles in a range of colours and versatile internal surfaces for bespoke finishes. The Tapco slate option resembles real slate but is a considerable amount lighter, meaning they are perfect for a thermal roof. The slate is able to look as good as new for many years thanks to its weather-resistant qualities. Similarly, the Metrotile adds a bit of extra strength to the roof without the extra weight that would typically be added. Perfectly resistant to the harsh elements, the tiles do not compromise when it comes to performance.

• Compatible with any conservatory

From Edwardian to Victorian and P-shaped to Gable-ended, there is a huge range of possibilities that can be created and achieved.

• Peace of mind

Our thermal roofs are JHAI-certified for Building Control Approval and come with a 40-year system warranty.

WE ALSO DO:

• uPVC Windows, Doors, French Doors and Sliding Patio Doors

• A large choice of Composite, Aluminium Bi-Folding and Aluminium Sliding Patio Doors

• Conservatories with a choice of Solid Tiled, Glass or Polycarbonate Roofs

• Orangeries and Glass Extensions

Mediterraneanfeel

ndGirlfriendonLangsettRoad, Hillsboroughoffersatruetasteof theMediterraneanwith everythingpreparedin-houseusingfresh ingredients,makingsureeverymealis preparedtothehighestquality.The restaurantisconvenientlylocatedinthe heartofHillsboroughadjacenttothetram stopandclosetoallthelocalamenities.

OwnerChris,originallyfromAlbania, openedtherestaurantinJune2021 havingpreviouslyworkedinother restaurantsanddoesmostofthecooking himself,takingprideineverythinghe makes,particularlyhissauces.Christakes inspirationfromhisfamilyroots,using someofhismum’srecipestooffermany uniquedishesonhisspecialsboard.

Onourarrivalweweregivenawarm welcomebySantino,theheadwaiter, andwerepromptlyserveddrinks;aglass ofPinotGrigioandabottleofPeroni. Wewerethengiventheopportunityto browsetheextensivemenuwhichoffers agoodchoiceofstarters,pastadishes, pizza,risotto,chickenandsteakdishes. Themenualsooffersseveralsidedishes includinggarlicbread,saladandhand cutchips.Alongsidethemenuweretwo specialsboardsofferingmoreunique meals.

Thenightwevisitedthespecial startersweregrilledkingprawnscooked inwhitewine,garlicandchilliserved withsalad,andfreshcookedScottish musselscookedinwhitewine,garlic, chilliandtomatoorcreamysauceserved withbread,andhomemademeatballs servedwithMediterraneangravyand bread.

Thespecialmainswerelambchops servedwithroastpeppers,olivesand beefstripsrisotto,pan-friedscallops servedwithcreamytomatoand mascarponeandprawnrisotto,linguine withmonkfishcookedwithprawns, olives,garlicandchilli.

Weoptedtosharebruschetta(£6.50), anItalianclassicservedwithfresh tomato,redonion,garlicandextravirgin oliveoil;andaranciniriceballsfilled withsmokedham,mozzarellacheeseand parmesan(£8):Bothwereservedwith anaccompanimentofasidesalad.The starterswerebothfreshlyprepared,wellseasonedandsubstantialinsize.

Formaincourseweoptedforthe scallopdish(£20)fromthespecials’ menu.Thescallopswereperfectly cookedandmeltedinyourmouthand thecreamytomato,mascarponeand prawnrisottowascookedwellwith

severallargeprawnsinside.Ourother mainwasPizzaCarne(£13);tomato, mozzarellacheese,pepperoni,chicken andham.Thepizzabasewasjustthe rightthickness,andthemeattoppings wereverygenerous.

FollowingonfromourmealChris broughtussomeofthehomemade meatballsinMediterraneangravytotry, theyweremadewithfetacheeseandred pepperandfollowedatraditional Albanianrecipeprovidedtohimbyhis mum.Themeatballswerealovely textureandflavourandpairedwellwith thewellflavouredandseasonedgravy sauce.

Weroundedthemealoffwith limoncelloforatrueMediterraneanfeel.

2ndGirlfriend

481LangsettRoad,Hillsborough, Sheffield,S62LN Tel:07305794864

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Beinspired

THESELOCALEDUCATIONESTABLISHMENTS.

MerciaSchool

MerciaSchoolopenedin2018,andalthoughtheschoolwillformallyreceivethefirstcohortof GCSEsnextyear,somepupilshavehadamazingsuccessayearearly.

“Wearesoproudofourpupils,”saidMrWebster,headteacherofMerciaSchool.“Wehave severalpupilswhowereabletositsomeoftheirGCSEsearly,andtheirsuccessisatributeto howhardworkinganddiligentourpupilsare.”

Onepupil,LukeHarper(pictured),isemigratingtoAustralia,andachievedastringofgrade9s, completinghisexamsayearearly.“MerciaSchoolhassupportedmeinachievingallgrade9sthis summer!Icannotthankmyteachersenough.Theycouldn’thavedoneanymoreforme!”

Otherpupilsenjoyingsuccessincludethosetakingadditionallanguages.“Ihaveachieved excellencewiththesupportandchallengeofMerciateachers-Iamthrilledanddelighted.I cannotwaittocompletetherestofmyexamsnextyear-Iamconfident!”saidCelineAytekin, Year10.

Opendays:Saturday15October,10-12pm&Thursday24November,6-8pm.

Visitwww.merciaschool.comtofindoutmore.

OldSchoolHouseNurserySchools

ChildrenattheOldSchoolHouseNurserySchoolsenjoythebestpossible startinlife.Withrichlearningopportunities,spaciousbuildingsandoutdoor facilities,state-of-the-artplayequipmentandhighlytrainedandprofessional staff–there’saveryhappyclienteleatTheOldSchoolHouseNurseries.

Fornearly30yearsthisfriendly,family-runnurseryhasforgedareputation asaleaderinchildcareprovision,providingwraparoundcareandaplethoraof activitiesforbabiesandchildrenfromthreemonthstoschoolage.Theyalso haveafterschool,Frenchandholidayclubsforthoseagedfiveto11years.

Bothnurserieshave‘OUTSTANDING’intheirOfstedreports.Italsohas thequalityassuranceofbeinganInvestorinPeople(GOLD)andisan accreditedtrainingcentreforCACHE(theleadingqualificationin childcare).

Visitwww.oshnursery.co.uktofindoutmore.

ThomasRotherhamCollege

Astheleadingproviderofpost-16academiceducationinthelocalarea,ThomasRotherham CollegeisthelargestproviderofALevelcoursesinRotherhamwithover25subjectson offer.TheCollegealsooffersarangeofvocationalpathwaysandsportsacademies,togetherwith aLevel2programme.

Thecampusisasuperbsettingwiththehistoricalarchitectureofthecentralbuilding complementedbymodernfacilities,includinganon-sitesportscentre,artificialpitch,lecturetheatre andtwostoreylearningresourcescentre.Collegeteachersarespecialistsintheirfieldfocussingon teachingtheirsubjectstoahighlevelwithanappropriateapproachfor16-18yearolds.

Studentsbenefitfromextensiveenrichmentoftheirstudyprogrammeandoutsideofthe classroom,areencouragedtoparticipateinthediverseextra-curricularprogrammeonoffer.

Supportedbyastrongcareersprovision,TRCstudentsprogresstoprestigious universities,includingtheRussellGroupandOxbridge,intoexcellentcareersandontohighqualityapprenticeships.

Formoredetailsaboutthefantasticrangeofcoursesandhowtoapplyvisitwww.trc.ac.uk.

Lotstoorganise

MAKEYOURWEDDINGADAYTOREMEMBERWITH INSPIRATIONFROMTHESELOCALBUSINESSESANDVENUES.

NewImage

MichaelSpencerJewellers

Designing,craftingandrestoringfinebespokejewelleryisat theheartofMichaelSpencerJewellers,whohaveawealthof experiencecreatingbeautifulweddingringstotreasurefora lifetime.

Asalong-standingfamilybusinessbasedinSheffieldcity centre,theypridethemselvesonatrulypersonalserviceand arenownedattentiontodetail.

Ifyouarepreparingforyourbigday,lookingforabespoke giftorlookingtotreatyourselftosomethingspecial,theteam wouldlovetohearfromyou.

Callintotheworkshopatanytimeandyoumayevenfind exactlywhatyouarelookingforinthewellstockedcabinets.

VisitthestoreatWorkshop6,OrchardSquare,call0114 2729367orvisitwww.michaelspencerjewellers.co.uk

PinkBoutique

Dresstoimpress…Ifyour daughterorsonisgetting marriedsoonandyoustill haven’tfoundthethe perfectoutfit,Pink BoutiqueBirdwellisthe placetogo-justreadtheir fabulouscustomerreviews.

Personalserviceiskeyso bookinganappointment ensurestheteamcangive youthebestserviceina relaxed,friendly atmospherewhilstenjoying acomplimentary refreshment.PinkBoutique willdiscussyourstyleand colourstofitwithyour weddingensemble.

Call01226743063to findoutmoreorvisitthe shop’sFacebookpage–PinkBoutiqueBirdwell/Sandra Wenham

Shoppingforyour summerweddingoutfit? Aswelookforwardto familiesbeingableto enjoytheircelebrations, NewImagehassomay wonderfulstylestosuit everypricepointand weddingvenuestyle.

“Weareallsoexcited thatweddingsare happeningandbridesare determinedtomaketheir 2022weddingplansfora wonderfuloccasion,”said ownerLesleyTaylor.“Formothersofthebrideandgroom whoarethinkingabouttheiroutfitforthisyearandbeyond, nowisthetimetomakeanappointmenttovisitNewImage. Weknownextyearisgoingtobeanextremelybusywithso manyweddingvenuedatesbookedthroughouttheentire week.”

Call01142344880orvisitwww.new-image.co.uk

TheWomanInMe

LanaBarkersetupTheWomanIn MeBodyPositiveLingerieBoutique justlastyearasaresultofbeing maderedundantandfeelingthereisa needforthiskindofserviceatthe Crookessideofthecity.Itisa

lingerieboutiquethatoffersabra fittingserviceforgeneraleveryday lingeriebutalsospecialistfittingsfor postsurgeryandmastectomybras, maternityandnursingbrasandsports brasinavariousrangeofsizes,fromAA-JJcupand28-42 bandsizes.TheWomanInMestocksbrandssuchasPanache, Triumph,PourMoi,Royce,HotMilkandSloggi.Italsohasa brarecyclingbankwhichalsoraisesfundsfortheAgainst BreastCancercharityandhelpsthirdworldcountries.

Anappointmentisnotalwaysnecessarybutitisadvisable. Investingyourtimeinpreparationwillenablethestoretodiscuss andbestadviseyoutoplanaheadand/ortakeanyspecialorder timings,trialsanddressfittings/alterationsintoaccount.

Gartersareavailableforbrideswhichmakeanidealgiftfora bridalshowerorhenparty.Call01142668905tofindoutmore.

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 beg in 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.

Why Wait!

2023 promises to be a very busy year. Due to COVID, many weddings have been moved and many ladies are buying now!

A 25% deposit will secure any outfit and then a payment plan to pay the balance can

Thepurity ofpearl

MANYBRIDESCHOOSETOORNAMENTTHEIR WEDDINGOUTFITWITHTHESELUSTROUSBEAUTIES. PAJEWELLERYLOOKSATTHEIRENDURINGAPPEAL.

Pearlshavebeentreasuredfor thousandsofyearsandarea favouritechoiceforwedding jewelleryduetotheiroftenwhitecolour andassociationwithpurity.

Manyancientcultures celebratedpearlsasoneof themostpreciousof gems,oftenrestricting theirownershiptothe nobility;inthe RomanEmpirethis wasdecreedbylaw! Sincepriortothe adventofculturing processesattheendof the19thcenturyonly naturalpearlswereavailable, theywereincrediblyexpensivemeaning onlythewealthiestcouldaffordthem anyway.

Historicallypearlswereprimarily harvestedfromthePersianGulfand wereanimportant sourceofwealthin thearealongbefore thediscoveryofoil. Wildoysterswere retrievedbydiversat greatpersonalrisk. Thejobwas extremelydangerous andonlyatiny minorityofoysterscontainedpearlsthat couldbeused.

Inthe15thand16thcenturies,as explorersdiscoverednewareasofthe world,theyalsoopenedupfresh opportunitiesfortheharvestingofpearls. InitiallyintheAmericas,andlaterin AustraliaandthePacific,itwasfound thattheindigenouspopulationhad accesstotreasuredpearls.The‘PearlAge’ began,andthenobilitywouldshowoff theirwealthbydrapingthemselvesin ornatepearljewellery.Tokeepupwith

demand,wildstocksofoysterswere almostdevastated,andbythe19th centuryitwasclearthatsomespecies wereonthevergeofextinction. Restrictionsonharvestingwereput inplace,butmoreimportant ultimatelywasthe developmentofnew processesthatwouldallow pearlstobeproducedin amoresustainableway.

KokichiMikimotois themancreditedwith inventingtheprocessby whichroundpearlscould becultured,althoughseveral Japanesespecialistscontributed differentelementstothetoolsand techniquesrequired.Asthe20thcentury began,culturedpearlsbegantoflow ontothemarket,whichdidn’tknow quitehowtorespond.Werethese realpearls?Thescienceeventually showedthatculturedpearlsare identicaltonatural,inallexcept thewaythepearlformation

began.Withanaturalpearl,an irritant(suchasapieceofshell) enterstheoysterbychanceand stimulatestheproductionof layersofnacre,coatingthe irritantsotheoysterismore comfortable.Aculturedpearlis formedinthesameway,except theirritantisinsertedintothe oysterbyhumanhand.

Pearlsarenowavailablemore widelythaneverbeforeandareno longerpreserveofthesuper-rich–many brideschoosetoornamenttheirwedding outfitwiththeselustrousbeauties. Nowadays,awiderangeofcolours, shapesandsizesareavailabletosuit everystyleandbudget.Seemoreinour showroomoratpajewellery.com

PAJewellery

TheOldBank,23Commonside, Sheffield,S101GD Tel:01142669253 www.pajewellery.com

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Charityskydive

JoyceKnottfromNu-LifeWindowscompletedaskydivefor CancerResearchUK.

“Asatandemskydivethetrainingwasbriefbutthorough andIreachedtheconclusionthat,thoughnervous,therewas littlethatcouldgowrong,”shesaid.“Onesecondyou’reona planeandthenextyou’refloatingthroughtheair.Ittakes yourbreathawayandissoexhilarating.

“Theadrenalinerushissomethingelse,ittookabout30 minutesforittosubsidesufficiently.Acupofteaandaslice ofcakehelpedbeforeIdrovebacktoSheffieldfeelingasifI wasoncloudnine..WouldIdoatandemskydivegain?Yes withoutadoubt.”

Joyceisstillacceptingdonations-visit https://fundraise.cancerresearchuk.org/page/joyces-skydivefor-cancertofindoutmore.

MagnatohostChocolateFestival

IndulgeinthetasteofluxuryasSouthYorkshireyouth homelessnesscharityRoundaboutreturnswithanewand expandedYorkshireChocolateFestivalforautumn2022.

Almost70chocolatemakersfromacrossthenorthtook partinthefirstYorkshireChocolateFestivalatSheffield’s KelhamIslandinOctober2021,withasell-outcrowd enjoyinglivemusicandarangeofchocolateworkshops throughoutadayoftastyindulgence.

Andbythetimethelastbarofchocolatehadbeensold andthelastmugofhotchocolatehadbeendrunk,the Festivalhadraisedanincredible£15,000forRoundabout, thecharitythatsupportsyoungpeopleaged16to25in SouthYorkshirewhoarehomelessoratriskofhomelessness.

NoworganisershaveconfirmedthattheFestivalwillbe backonSaturdayOctober15-butduetopopulardemand, theyhavemovedtheeventtothebiggerMagnaScience AdventureCentreatTempleborough,nearMeadowhall.

“WeweredelightedwiththewaythefirstYorkshire ChocolateFestivalwentandarereallyexcitedtobeableto saythatour2022eventwillbesobigthatwesimplyhadto findalargerspacetoaccommodateeverythingwehave planned,”saidRoundabouteventorganiserEmilyBush.

“Weareagainhostingagreatvarietyofstallsthatareall somehowlinkedtochocolateorsweettreats.

“Frombrowniesanddoughnutstohotchocolatemugsand waxmelts,therewillbesomethingforeveryone!”

TofindoutmoreaboutRoundaboutandtheirupcoming events,includingtheYorkshireChocolateFestival,visit www.yorkshirechocolatefestival.com

Sparklingreturn

OneofSheffield’sbestlovedfestivetraditionswillbemaking asparklingreturnthisDecember.

TheStLuke’HospiceFestivalofLightistheannual celebrationthatseesthousandsoflightsilluminatethe charity’sLittleCommonLanegarden,alldedicatedin memoryoflovedones.

Thisyear’seventwillbeheldonSunday4December hostedbyBBCRadioSheffieldpresenterandkeenStLuke’s supporterPauletteEdwards.

Forthefirsttimein2022visitorswillbeabletoenjoyfood providedbylocalstreetvendors-withbothvegetarianand veganoptionsavailable-alongwithhotdrinksandother refreshments.Therewillalsobemulledwineandother seasonaldrinks,withlivemusicfromOughtibridgeBrass BandandtheSheffieldHallmarkofHarmonyChoir.

FirstBuswillonceagainbeprovidingafreeParkandRide service,withthefirstbusstartingfromtheAbbeydaleRoad Tescocarparkatapproximately4.30pmandthelastbus leavingthehospiceat7.20pm.

TheLittleCommonLanegardensofficiallyopenat5pm, withtheceremonyscheduledtobeginat6pm.

Tofindoutmoreaboutthe2022FestivalofLightandhow tosupporttheeventandmakeadonationsimplyvisit www.stlukeshospice.org.uk/light

Welcometomyoffice

ViewsfromtheroofsofS6

SimonSlaterofSlaters

AerialServiceshasa different‘officeview’to mostofus–arooftopvista ofSheffield.Butcanyou guesswhereexactlyhewas whenhetookthis photograph?

Follow@SlatersAerials onTwitter–theanswer willberevealedattheend ofeachmonth.Lasttime, didyouspotthatSimon wasonCrookesRoadnear theBroomhilltrafficlights?

THE WORTLEY ARMS

CHRISTMAS MENU 2022 - £32.50 P/P

STARTER

ROAST PARSNIP & APPLE SOUP, TOASTED FOCACCIA (vc, GF AVAILABLE) PRAWN & CRAYFISH COCKTAIL, SWEET CHILLI & LIME COCKTAIL SAUCE (cr) HAM HOCK TERRINE, SALSA VERDE, WARM TOAST (GF AVAILABLE) CRISPY FRIED CAMEMBERT, CRANBERRY OIL (v)

MAIN

ROAST TURKEY BREAST, PIGS IN BLANKETS, STUFFING, ROAST POTATOES, SEASONAL VEGETABLES, ROASTING GRAVY (GF AVAILABLE)

SLOW BRAISED BEEF CHEEK, CREAMED POTATOES, LIQUORICE CARROTS (c) PAN FRIED SEA TROUT, ASIAN LENTILS, BROCCOLI PUREE (cr) BEETROOT RISOTTO, WENSLEYDALE FRITTERS, WILTED ROCKET (V. VG & GF AVAILABLE)

DESSERT

WORTLEY ARMS CHRISTMAS PUDDING, BRANDY SAUCE BAILEYS CREME BRULEE, HOMEMADE SHORTBREAD (GF AVAILABLE)

CLASSIC LEMON TART, RASPBERRY SORBET

TRIO OF FINE ENGLISH CHEESES, BISCUITS & CHUTNEY (GF AVAILABLE)

COFFEE & MINCE PIE

Christmas opening Hours

Weds 30th November - Friday 23rd December - NORMAL OPENING HOURS

Christmas eve

12-11pm - Food service: 12-8pm

Christmas day (Bookings only) Lunch 12-2.30pm - Bar open: 12-5.30pm

BOXING DAY 12-7pm - Food service: 12-5pm

New Year’s eve

Food service: 12-3pm/5-8.30pm LIVE BAND TIL LATE

NEW YEAR’S DAY

12-7pm - Food service: 12-5pm

HALIFAX ROAD, WORTLEY, SHEFFIELD S35 7DB Tel: 0114 288 8749 enquirieswortley-arms.co.uk www.wortley-arms.co.uk

Music

GeorgeEzra

2October

UtilitaArenaSheffield www.utilitaarenasheffield.co.uk Popmusicandagoodtime!George Ezraisfamouslyknownforsongs suchasGreenGreenGrass,Shotgun andParadise,ifhe’soneofyour personalfavouritesthengetaticket nowtoseehimplayhishitsongslive.

Comedy

SarahMillican:

5-6October SheffieldCityHall www.sheffieldcityhall.co.uk Muchlikeherwit,Sarahisrather dazzlingandcan’twaittoshowall herfanshernewactafterthe pandemiccausedhersummertour datestoberescheduled.However,do notbedisheartened!She’sbackand livelierthaneverwithhersixth nationaltour.Ifyou’relookingfora bitofacomedicrefreshbookyour ticketsnowwhilestockslast.

Events

HarlemGlobetrotters

–SpreadGameTour

8October/UtilitaArenaSheffield www.utilitaarenasheffield.co.uk

TheHarlemGlobetrotters’talentsare widelyrecognisedthroughouttheworld andnowthey’rebringingittotheUK withtheirgametour.Thiseventisfamily friendly,adunk-tasticgamethatbrings Broadwayexpertsandcomedianstoyou withtheirallnewgamecharacters.

ShowdownDarts

13October/MagnaScienceAdventureCentre zhlive.co.uk/events/showdown-sheffield GerwynPriceandGaryAndersonwill goheadtoheadandcompetetosee whocandarttothetopoftheboardand win.AlsopresentingRyanSearle,Nathan AspinallandToniAlcinas.

SteelCity46

19-22October/KelhamIslandMuseum sheffield.camra.org.uk/festival DuetoCovid-19,SteelCityhavehada coupleyearsoffbuttheyarebackand betterthaneverwiththeir46thannual beerandciderfestival.Food,funandlive musicandplentyoffriendlyfaces!The eventisentirelyco-ordinatedby volunteers.

HalloweenGhostHunt

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Unfortunate:The UntoldStoryof

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Nativity:TheMusical

12-15October/TheMontgomeryTheatre themontgomery.org.uk

Everychildineveryschoolhasone Christmaswish-tostarinanativity. However,troublehitswhenMr MaddenspromisesthestudentsofSt Bernadette’sthataHollywood produceriscomingtoseetheirshow toturnitintoafilm.Joinhim,his teachingassistantMrPoppy,hilarious childrenandawholelotofsparkle andshineastheystruggletomake everyone’sChristmaswishcometrue. Theshowwillbeperformedby EllesmereMusicTheatreCompany. Ticketsarepriced£17(adults)and £15(childrenunder16).Visitthe websiteorcall01143273456.

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