Sixer September 2019

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THE QUALITY MAGAZINE FOR NORTH SHEFFIELD

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CONTENTS

29 From galas to festivals, check out what’s been happening in your area over the summer

16 Healthy outlook

Richard Abbey looks at how the Sheffield Wednesday Community Programme is helping the people of Hillsborough and beyond improve their health and wellbeing

21 Don’t worry, be happy

59 Bits & Pieces

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

62 Competitions

Take steps towards a healthy lifestyle by following these basic principles

Win a family ticket to see Disney on Ice at FlyDSA Arena, tickets to Grandpa’s Great Escape Live, and a Christmas celebration at Owlerton Events and Conferencing

29 Bradfield Parish Council

67 Beauty

Looking back at a summer of festivities, plus the latest news from the parish

34 Home & Garden

Master the art of creating intimacy this Autumn

50 The changing face of North Sheffield

Ashley Birch looks at present and future developments taking shape in Hillsborough and the surrounding area

86 Heroes

After their eldest son was taken ill at a young age, Marcus and Laura Leverton are forever grateful to The Sick Children’s Trust who helped them through the most difficult of times. They now help to raise money for this very worthwhile cause

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74 Festive fun

The countdown to the Christmas party season is on

81 Do You Remember?

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Healthy outlook RICHARD ABBEY LOOKS AT HOW THE SHEFFIELD WEDNESDAY COMMUNITY PROGRAMME IS HELPING THE PEOPLE OF HILLSBOROUGH AND BEYOND IMPROVE THEIR HEALTH AND WELLBEING.

The Fit Fans Thursday morning group at Hillsborough Stadium

t 87 years old, Derek Hargreaves is the oldest member of the Sheffield Wednesday Community Programme (SWFCCP). He was also one of the first people to sign up to their health and wellbeing programmes when they started in late 2015.

SWFCCP is the football club’s charitable arm and seeks to increase involvement, training provision and support within the community by working across four key themes: participation, health, education and inclusion.

Derek was one of many who were

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Derek Hargreaves

drawn to the health benefits provided through four ‘Fit Fans’ session per week as well as walking football and has attended regularly over the last four years.

“My brother, Kenneth, introduced me to it,” explained Owls fan Derek. “It was hard to start off with but I really enjoy it, I’ve made a lot of friends. Although Kenneth has now left and gone to Sheffield United to play walking football.

He still wears his Wednesday shirt though.”

The social aspect has proved as bigger draw as the health benefits to a lot of attendees and many also join a free walk

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Warming up, pitchside

held every Thursday afternoon, which can see them trooping around Hillsborough Park, in the shadow of the stadium, or around one of the nearby reservoirs. Sometimes there’s even a pub lunch at the end of it.

So how do you get involved?

The first step is to enrol on the community programme’s Fit Club Education Programme. This is a free 12week course containing all the help, support and guidance you’ll need to pursue, and maintain, a healthy lifestyle.

All participants are trained and guided by community coaches and are regularly assessed so improvement can be measured. At the end of the course, participants have the option of signing up to the Fit Club Membership Programme, which costs £15 per month, and gives them access to the Fit Fans and walking football sessions. They are then free to attend as many or as few as they like.

“We’ve had over 200 people on the gateway course and have retained about 70 per cent,” said Rob Ward, who is one of the community coaches and a specialist in exercise science and nutrition.

“Obviously we want to increase that number but it’s about raising awareness and developing an understanding, it’s about improving health, not necessarily fitness. We’re not a boot camp, everyone works at their own level.”

As part of the membership programme, all members receive a health MOT every 12 weeks, which tracks weight, blood pressure, resting heart rate and body fat.

They each receive feedback on progress and improvement.

Rob led a Thursday morning Fit Fans

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session pitchside at the stadium, which I attended with 17 other people, including ex-player and current community coach John Pearson. With the lush, green Hillsborough pitch as your backdrop, the 45-minute session started with a walk in front of the empty kop to warm up before the group was divided into three.

Rob had created three stations which we would rotate round every four minutes or so.

The circuit included squats, lunges and stretches, resistance bands for strength work, planks and sit-ups for core work and stair climbs up the south stand for cardio. After several rotations, and a few water breaks, another walk in front of the kop was undertook to cool down.

There were a few red faces, plenty of smiles and lots of encouragement. Many of those attending were returning for the walk at 1pm as well as for walking football the next day.

“Everyone goes at their own pace,” stressed John Pearson. “No-one is pushed, if you want to run, run, if you want to walk, walk. It’s about everyone feeling involved and feeling the benefit.”

Derek was a credit to everyone. His commitment and verve was amazing and he clearly enjoys taking part. “I’ll be honest, I’d been a bit lazy before,” he added. “But it’s great. We’re like one big family.”

As well as attending the Fit Fans sessions Derek also attends the Friday afternoon walking football session, which take place at Sheffield Wednesday’s training ground on Middlewood Road.

For the uninitiated, the game is essentially football with no running on >>> Continued on the next page

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Sheffield Wednesday Football Club Community Programme As well as the many health and social benefits we’ve outlined, there’s much more to the SWFCCP and the good work they do in north Sheffield and beyond.

• As one of their key themes, education plays a huge role, whether that’s delivering alternative provision for 14-16-year-olds or offering further, higher and adult courses in football coaching and development.

• SWFCCP work closely with around 40 local schools providing fun and interactive experiences as well as delivering coaching sessions around the city for 3-16-year-olds. FA-qualified coaches run soccer camps during school holidays, which are great for all ages and ability – you might even find a player or two drops by.

• They run a National Citizen Service programme, which is a great way for 16-17 year olds to make extraordinary friendships and learn skills you don’t get taught in class – it’s great for your UCAS application too.

• Sheffield Wednesday Football Club are proud to be on the Register of high quality Training Providers and were the first professional football club delivering apprenticeship opportunities for levy paying organisations who are looking to invest in developing their workforce.

• SWFCCP also offer traineeships, which are aimed at preparing individuals who are currently not in education, employment or training for future careers by helping them become work ready. There is currently a 19-24 year old programme and a 25+ year old programme; the traineeships last for 13 weeks and cover everything from maths and English support to improving your CV and finding work experience.

• Children aged 5-14 can also host their birthday party with SWFCCP. There are two packages available, a matchday and non-matchday experience.

To find out more, visit www.swfccp.co.uk

Rob Ward (left) and John Pearson lead a number of the SWFCCP initiatives

or off the ball. With less stress on the body and no real sudden change of direction or cutting movements the game allows participants to play without apprehension. It was designed to help people keep an active lifestyle, as well as support getting people back into football who stopped due to age or injury.

Joining Derek, and a few more of the Fit Fans participants, under the dome at the training ground was Kelly Thomas who attends the mixed sessions most weeks. “I couldn’t keep up with normal football at first,” said Kelly, who is from High Green. “There were no sessions for women where I live so this has been perfect for me. I now play four times a week and have even progressed to 5-aside and 11-a-side.”

As well as the competitive nature of the game, there is also great camaraderie and a togetherness that you perhaps wouldn’t find if you just attending your local gym. It’s clear that these sessions are about more than just being healthy, they are a great example of how SWFCCP’s key themes – participation, health, education and inclusion – all come together and how they are really benefiting the community. Just ask Derek. www.rmcmedia.co.uk 19

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Don’t worry, be happy TAKE STEPS TOWARDS A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE BY FOLLOWING THESE BASIC PRINCIPLES, WRITES GENEVIEVE BRAUND. owadays it seems that everyone – health expert, nutritionist or not – has an opinion on health, and these get thrown at us through many different avenues. Whether via social media, blogs or YouTube channels, every influencer is keen to tell us how to lose weight and get that much sought after six pack. However as many nutritionists will tell you, there is more to health than perfect abs. Rather, these fad 90 day diet plans can often leave us feeling lethargic, full of cravings and most importantly; unhappy.

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Eat ‘real’ food ‘Real’ foods are foods that contain just one ingredient, but a whole lot of goodness. Foods such as lean meats, fruits and vegetables are bursting with the vitamins and minerals our bodies need to stay healthy. The infamous Mediterranean diet is packed full of real foods, and we’ve never heard anyone complaining about Greek salads and Spanish paellas!

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The NHS describes it as “the miracle cure we’ve all been waiting for”. Free, easy to take and no prescription necessary; exercise is the key to leading a healthier, happier life.

Not only does exercise aid the physical side of heath – aiding in weight loss and strengthening muscles and bones – it also has a remarkable impact on our mental health. It produces changes in the parts of the brain that regulate stress and anxiety and can increase brain sensitivity for the hormones serotonin, the so-called ‘happy hormone’, relieving feelings of depression.

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With the beautiful Peak District National Park right on our doorstep, not to mention the Bradfield reservoirs and the wonderful Sheffield parks, there’s really no excuse to stay inside. Filled with spectacular scenery, it’s a fantastic place to spend the day outside in the company of good friends.

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Chair’s Message: September is upon us and with it comes the arrival of autumn – where did all those summer months go? But what a summer it was! I was honoured and delighted to attend a procession of fantastic galas, garden parties, carnivals and festivals from Oughtibridge, Worrall and Wharncliffe to Stannington and Broomhead – each bigger and better than ever before.

We had a fabulous day celebrating Stannington Carnival’s 28th birthday on 13 July. The new SCOFF committee excelled themselves with a band led parade, followed by a smorgasbord of carnival delights throughout the day. Over the page, you can enjoy a collage of colour from this year’s Parish galas.

On 12 July, Oughtibridge School launched BeeFest, working with the David and Jane Richards Foundation to install

hives, introduce bee colonies and provide beekeeping training. Cllr. Nigel Clark and I enjoyed a thoroughly enjoyable day exploring the newly installed bee enclosure and classroom bee projects.

Looking ahead to 7 September, Stocksbridge Town Council have teamed with Sheffield and Rotherham Wildlife Trust to host a day of activities in celebration of our local woodlands and the health benefits they bring. On 14 September, Ecclesfield takeover with National and Cultural heritage of Ancient woodlands, which includes a focus on Greno Woods. Bradfield’s event will take place on 21 September at St Nicholas Church, commencing with a 6pm talk on biodiversity of the woodlands, followed by a bat walk. Full details are available on our website.

I would like to welcome Ryan Atkin, our new apprentice groundsman to Bradfield Parish. Ryan will be working alongside our

existing team and be seconded to groups and organisations working for the Parish.

It has be gratifying to see first-hand the time and dedication that goes into all our Parish festivities. Our village committees really are to be applauded and are already busy planning next year’s galas and carnivals. I look forward to seeing what 2020 brings.

Finally, to continue with our ‘articles of interest’ from around the Parish Ward, I have asked our archivist Malcolm Nunn to pen a few notes from Bradfield titled The Watch House.

Chairman Councillor Stephen Bennett

The Watch House: Malcom Nunn

The High Bradfield Watch House, then (above) and now (below)

High Bradfield Watch House was built around 1830 – although in some records it states it was built around 1745, as there may have been a Gate House built on the site, which went on to be replaced by the current building.

In the first quarter of the 19th century, newly interred bodies we being dug up and sold for medical science and a duo known as Burke and Haire were probably the most notorious of the perpetrators who travelled the country on this cause.

Churches up and down the country were faced with a problem; how do we counter this? And the most common solution was to build a Watch House next to the graveyard, constructed in a particular shape, so that the Verger/Sexton could see all angles of the churchyard from his residence and apprehend any wrongdoers.

It is my understanding that there only around three of these buildings still used by church authorities, whilst others have either been demolished or sold for private dwellings.

High Bradfield Watch Tower is part of a group of properties owned and managed by Bradfield Feoffes, a group within the church organisation that looks after land and property belonging to the churchyard. In the late 1980s/early 1990s work took place to improve standards and an extension was added, which is now occupied by the current Verger of the Church.

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Oughtibridge Gala As we basked in the early summer sunshine, the bustling Oughtibridge Gala opened with an outstanding band led parade, followed by highlights including canoeing and a performance

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Worrall Gala and Festival After a rainy morning, the sun shone just in time for the start of the Worrall Gala and Festival.

The afternoon kicked off with music from the Oughtibridge Training Band, followed by performances from White Rose Irish Dancers and Worrall Line Dancers. Fiona of Dance Dynamique led a dance workshop and there were an abundance of stalls afforded by Bradfield Parish Council, Worrall Environment Group and Ray of Hope, a parent led support group supporting families of children with additional needs.

For the little ones, there was an opportunity to meet and handle reptiles, guinea pigs and other small animals with Sheffield-based Animal Club. As the Gala activities finished, the evening’s festivities began and included performances by Dogwood Rose, Just Alfie, Santiago Kings, Richard Brown, Jack’s Rake and Broken Flowers.

Wharncliffe With so much to see and do, crowds flocked in their droves to the Wharncliffe Garden Party and all seemed to be enjoying the midsummer festivities.

Stannington Carnival For the past 28 years, Stannington Carnival has been amazing crowds with a mix of top quality acts, conjurers, parades and fairground rides and with over 3000 people in attendance, 2019 was even bigger and better than ever before.

The Carnival Parade and Cadets band marched into Stannington Park, getting the festivities off to a tuneful start and the opening ceremony was performed by The Stannington Players.

Cll. Stephen Bennett was given the difficult task of judging the fancy dress competition and an eclectic mix of brass bands, choirs, belly dancing and kite flying followed into the July sunshine.

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NEW COUNCILLOR PROFILES Councillor Chris Carter I am Chris Carter, and I’ve lived in Stannington for about 40 years. I have worked as a project engineer at British Steel, as a researcher in material science at the University of Sheffield, and as a lecturer in computing at Sheffield Hallam.

I am very concerned about global warming, and am keen to promote technologies and policies that can help with it. I am the coordinator of the Deaf Awareness Group of Sheffield U3A, and I enjoy classical music and walking.

Councillor Penny Baker

BeeFest The David and Jane Richards Foundation work hard to educate, empower and improve the lives of children through hands on programmes. There big push at present is bees, providing hives, bee colonies and training for beekeepers throughout the country.

The Friends of Oughtibridge School were fundraising to establish bee colonies at the school, so brought in the help of the Foundation, alongside Bradfield Parish Council, who provided a grant to build a viewing shed, state of the art, bespoke viewing and changing facility.

Alongside representatives from the Foundation, Neil Roberts and Jim Dugmore from Oughtibridge School and Cllr Stephen Bennett and Cllr Nigel Clark from Bradfield Parish Council enjoyed a tour around the bee enclosure and classrooms, to see first-hand the work different year groups were doing on the project. They also attended an informative lecture on bee keeping in the school hall.

I am Penny Baker, currently a Sheffield City Councillor and Bradfield Parish Councillor. I was Lady Mayoress of Sheffield in 2001/02, and am married to city councillor David Baker. We have a large family and I’m now a grandmother. I live locally and love the green space and local heritage that can be found in the area.

Councillor Terry Barrow I have lived in Oughtibridge for over 30 years, raised three children here and now have a grandson in the village. I care deeply about this area and all the families and individuals who live here, use its amenities or simply pass through.

I want it to be safe, welcoming and fun. I have a long history of campaigning on a multitude of issues, including education, road safety, planning applications, flood defences and policing, and my hope is that we can work together to retain the best features of our village whilst managing some of the growth and changes that are

coming our way. I very much look forward to trying to represent you in this.

Councillor Nigel Clark I am a retired Adult Education Lecturer and Trade Union Officer. A Local Historian., originally from Stocksbridge, worked at Stannington, (later Loxley) College from 1980. I have lived in Wharncliffe Side since 2002.

Locally we face big challenges. Major housing developments will put pressure on local resources and add to existing traffic and environmental problems. In addition, there is a major concern that local facilities, schools, and health care, but also local shops will be affected.

The other issue is the nature of this new housing, we are faced with the type of houses the developers want to build, not necessarily what we need.

The Parish Council can be an important voice in making sure that these developments are a benefit to our community.

Councillor Pete Shaw I began my working life in the refactory industry and later began studying with the Open University.

In 1980 I then trained as a teacher, entering a period in my life that brought great enjoyment. Now retired, my current interests include performing at open mic events, folk clubs and with Oughtibridge Choir. My other passion is that of gardening, mainly growing fruit and vegetables.

As a member of the Parish Council, I am looking forward to the opportunity to help improve the everyday lives of local residents and businesses, transport facilities and the local environment, reducing the impact of traffic passing through the village.

2019/20 COUNCILLORS: Oughtibridge Ward: Cllrs Miriam Cates, Terry Barrow, Nigel Clark Stannington Ward: Cllrs Penny Baker, Mavis Butler, Peter Butler, Chris Carter, Matthew Gray Wharncliffe Side Ward: Cllr Stephen Bennett Worrall Ward: Cllrs Keven Habeshaw, Vickie Priestley, Pete Shaw, Karen Southwood

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The changing face of north Sheffield ASHLEY BIRCH LOOKS AT PRESENT AND FUTURE DEVELOPMENTS TAKING SHAPE IN HILLSBOROUGH AND THE SURROUNDING AREA. ow if you ask us, S6 is already as pretty as a picture, but nevertheless, it seems developers are intent on giving the area a bit of a facelift with plans for development going in left, right and well, Hillsborough centre.

We’ve already had interesting new bars like Brass Monkey, Northern Monkey and Sports Shack pop up, and the arrival of Tramlines in Hillsborough Park in 2018 was a massive coup for our area, but there’s also a whole host of other plans you might be less familiar with, from dementia cafes and social housing to adventure tourism and conferencing centres. Here’s a handy round-up of current S6 developments in the works.

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Penistone Road Retail Park Further down Penistone Road, on an area local kids used to call ‘the wastelands’, a £25million scheme has been proposed to redevelop the site as a retail park, complete with drive-through restaurants, retail and industrial units.

The site, opposite Hillsborough Stadium, is currently used as a car park on match days, and developers say they have received interest from national chains, with potential occupiers including a discount food store, a coffee shop and builders’ merchants.

Plans are yet to be submitted, but it’s promising signs for my teenage wasteland.

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In recent times the only thing coming out of Sheffield’s disused ski village has been smoke, billowing up from one of the numerous acts of arson. But all that could be about to change, as Sheffield City Council recently revealed it has signed an ‘agreement for lease’ of the 21-hectare site with EXTREME, a global sports and lifestyle brand with a TV channel that broadcasts in 68 countries.

The agreement will allow developers to work towards ambitious plans for an all-new modern ski slope, complete with mountain biking trails, a hub building with shops, bars and restaurants, and an adventure tourism hotel.

Councillor Mazher Iqbal, Cabinet Member for Business and Investment for Sheffield City Council, said: “This much anticipated project to create an internationally-recognised destination just a mile from our city centre is now even closer to becoming a reality.

“We believe that Extreme Destinations share our vision for this site to be the jewel in the crown of Sheffield’s Outdoor City Strategy. They have engaged with local stakeholders and the international sports market and this agreement for lease is supported by both the council and developer.”

Chris Lewis, Destination Development Director (UK) for Extreme, said: “The signing of the agreement is a huge milestone following substantial collaborative work by the council and Extreme teams.

“Working closely with the local community and other key stakeholders, this will now allow for the full design of the site to be developed, creating a high-quality destination which integrates into the wider Parkwood Springs site. We can’t wait to deliver and show the public the exciting Extreme destination we have planned for the city of Sheffield.”

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Owlerton Events and Conferencing Over on Penistone Road, you’ve probably spotted the framework going up for a new £6million multi-purpose conference and events venue. The OEC – Owlerton Events & Conferencing to give its full title – is taking shape rapidly in preparation for its spectacular autumn launch, and the state-of-the-art venue looks set to take the city by storm.

With a 500-seater capacity, OEC will be the perfect spot for large-scale weddings, parties and celebrations of all kinds, with head chef Sam Lindsay overseeing a contemporary kitchen that can cater for all dietary needs and any requirements from casual dining to the finest banqueting menus. They’ve even got their own house band, in local lads and well-known wedding band, The Bootleggers.

“It’s going to be amazing,” says venue director Gary Cook.

“OEC will be synonymous with a five-star quality finish at a very fair price.”

The first wedding is already booked for November and they are now taking bookings for events of all shapes and sizes.

Hillsborough Park Dementia café Earlier this year, campaigners hoping to revive Hillsborough Park’s former coach house as a dementia-friendly older people’s centre and cafe had much cause for celebration, after their initial bid to the Heritage Lottery Fund was granted.

The news meant the planned redevelopment of the derelict listed building moved one step closer, after it was announced the project had received an initial National Lottery support of £50,000.

It means the abandoned coach house, last used as a munitions store during the Second World War, could be open for use by the whole community by the end of 2020.

Age UK Sheffield says the development funding of £49,700 will enable the charity to progress plans and apply for a full National Lottery Grant later this year and a fundraising campaign is already under way.

Age UK Sheffield Chief Executive, Steve Chu, said: “This is absolutely fantastic news. Thanks to National Lottery players we have a real opportunity to develop The Old Coach House into a thriving community venue for older people in Sheffield and local people in Hillsborough. Importantly, through this project, we can bring back into use a derelict listed building that would otherwise soon be lost.”

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Hillsborough Exchange Shopping Centre The Precinct lies at the heart of Hillsborough, but let’s be honest, it’s knocking on a bit. So plans submitted on behalf of Killultagh Estates for a £10million redevelopment of the centre, creating new commercial units and social housing, come as very welcome news.

Planning permission has been sought for a new five-storey building, featuring 28,500 sq ft of new commercial floors space on the ground floor and up to 77 new one, two and three-bed homes exclusively for social-rented housing purposes.

A planning statement submitted as part of the application said: “The proposed development will ensure the ongoing vitality and viability of Hillsborough Exchange Shopping Centre. It is a positive proposal geared towards ensuring that the centre serves the current and future needs of the residents of Hillsborough.”

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Superior Cleaning and Restoration of Carpets and Upholstery Carpet Fitting Service ‘Treating your home with the ultimate respect’ Formerly with Franklins of Sheffield who have now closed after 130 years of trading, Tim Mycroft, himself with over 30 years experience, is pleased to announce his taking over the South Yorkshire and Derbyshire areas of the business.

Based in Sheffield, Tim is looking forward to working with valued customers of many years and having the opportunity to create cleaner, brighter, fresher carpets and upholstery throughout the homes of new clients.

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Deadly appointment The merciless heat of a blistering Arabian sun, the shadow of the fabled rose red city of Petra… the perfect setting for murder!

Grenoside and Birley Carr Players take a journey into the darker side of humanity as they present Agatha Christie’s classic story of family lies and secrets, Appointment With Death.

A family of wealthy American 1920s tourists, presided over by a tyrannical and cruel stepmother, head from Jerusalem into the Jordanian desert in the company of a group of curious fellow travellers.

But as they embark on their journey of archaeological discovery, domestic secrets are exposed, a battle of wills develops an unstoppable force and tensions reach boiling point as one member of the party makes an appointment with death.

Appointment With Death runs at Grenoside Community Centre from 16-19 October.

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EPPiC thriller Ecclesfield Priory Players are presenting Fatal Encounter, a thriller by Francis Durbridge, at the EPPiC Theatre, Well Lane, off High Street Ecclesfield S35 9TP, from Tuesday 15 to Saturday 19 October.

Curtain 7.30 pm.

Tickets £8.50 (concessions £7.50 Tuesday and Wednesday only) available from 21 September. Call 0114 240 2624, visit www.ecclesfieldprioryplayers.co.uk , or drop in at the weekly Saturday coffee morning in the theatre lounge after 11am.

Keep smiling

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Smile Sheffield is a mental health and positivity programme created to help local children and young adults (4-19) with various topics such as learning to love yourself, encouraging self-belief and confidence, gratitude and appreciation of others, feelings and emotions and how to address them, calming techniques, problem solving and goals and aspirations.

All activities are done in a really fun way with these messages intertwined – and every child is welcome and included.

Smile will run four-hour specialist workshops, an after-school club called Smilies, holiday camps and are available to come into local schools.

Please take a look at their Facebook page for more information.

Three Parishes woodland events are an opportunity to find out about the history, evolution and future of our woodlands in Stocksbridge, Ecclesfield and Bradfield.

The parishes are working together to put forward an idea about the future for woodlands in the area. The events cover key themes of heritage, archaeology, woodland management, wildlife conservation and supporting species.

Stocksbridge: Saturday 7 September, Inman Pavilion, Oxley Park. Nature walk 10.30-11.30am. Talk by Richard Godley – Lumberjills 11.30-12.30pm.

Ecclesfield: Saturday 14 September, Grenoside Woods/Reading Rooms.

Children’s activities 10am-2pm. Talk by Melvyn Jones 2.30-3.30pm.

Bradfield: Saturday 21 September, High Bradfield St Nicolas’s Church. Talk by Julie Riley, Community Ecologist 5.306.30pm. Walk by Robert Bell, South Yorkshire Bat Group, 7-8.30pm. https://www.heritageopendays.org.uk/

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St. Nicholas’ Church Bradfield invite you to join them for the harvest barn dance pie and pea supper in Low Bradfield Village Hall with the Bash Street Band on Friday 11 October at 7.30pm. Adults £12, children £8 (12 years and under).

Tickets from Glenis 0114 220 7669 or Pauline, 0114 234 1144. All profits from this event are in aid of Bradfield St. Nicholas’ Church Funds.

Every Thursday – Bradfield Parish Archives open for Family, Local and Social History research in Parish Offices, Mill Lee Road, Low Bradfield 9.30am-3.30pm – further details 0114 285 1375 or 0114 233 7463 or Email: archives@bradfield-yorks-pc.gov.uk Wednesday 18 September – Morning Round Walk – start 10.30am from Loxley village Green (Junction of Loxley Road/Rodney Hill) – return around 1pm – further details: 0114 233 7463 or visit: bradfield-walkers.org.uk Tuesday 1 October –Morning Round Walk – starting at 10.30am from outside Old Horns Inn, High Bradfield and returning around 1pm – further details: 0114 233 7463 or visit: bradfield-walkers.org.uk Monday 7 October – Monthly meeting of Bradfield Historical Society at 7.30pm in Low Bradfield village hall – Illustrated talk

by Martin Westby – “Sheffield – The Home of Football” – non-members welcome – further details: 0114 233 7463 or email: bradfield.history@mypostoffice.co.uk

Welcome to my office Views from the roofs of S6 Simon Slater of Slater’s Aerial Services has a different ‘office view’ to most of us – a rooftop vista of Sheffield. But can you guess where he was when he took these photographs?

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0114 234 4880

HAIR & BEAUTY Looking for a new hair style – why not make an appointment with Nicky, Lucy or Jill, let them give you that new look you’ve been wanting.

Local hairdresser Lucy Naylor now being part of our team here at Lew Burgin Hair & Beauty Our family friendly salon offers all aspects of Hairdressing & Beauty: • Colours • Ombre • Cutting • Perming • High & Low colour Corrections • Waxing • Nails • Facials • Pedicures • Gents Grooming

We are looking for a Beautician on a self employed basis OPEN Mon 9am – 2pm • Wed & Thurs 9am – 5pm • Fri 9am – 6pm • Sat 8am – 12pm

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BEAUTY

The inside scoop WE’VE ROUNDED UP SOME THE BEST FIRMING SKIN-CARE PRODUCTS ON THE MARKET (THE ONES THAT ACTUALLY WORK!) THAT WILL LEAVE YOU LOOKING TONED AND SCULPTED*.

Sisley White Ginger Contouring Oil for legs 150ml £125 www.sisley-paris.com White Ginger Contouring Oil uses four targeted actions to provide allencompassing, effective relief for legs that feel heavy. The melt-in texture glides onto the skin, perfectly enveloping curves from ankle to hip for an extended massage, which is crucial to the efficacy of the product, and the fresh, invigorating fragrance exalts the senses like an infusion of oxygen. Feelings of discomfort are soothed instantly; legs feel lighter, leaving the skin nourished and softened.

Charlotte Tilbury Supermodel Body Body Highlighter 100ml £45 www.charlottetilbury.com We’re sold at the name alone. The secret is the luminous, light-reflective formula which promises to optically elongate limbs. Charlotte has poured all of her makeup artist know-how into creating this incredible ‘slimmer shimmer’ that acts like shapewear lingerie for the skin.

Enriched with FermiProtect to firm the skin and sculpt your contours, and a precious-metal highlighter mix to recreate her secret “celebrity limb trick” – simply highlight down the centre of arms, legs and across the chest to create the illusion of leaner, longer limbs and massage in and hey presto, catwalkworthy pins in a flash.

Elemis Targeted Toning Body Moisturiser 200ml £69 www.elemis.com Clinically proven to reduce the appearance of cellulite when combined with daily massage, this body moisturiser harnesses the power of Nigari Salt and Jania Rubens to help reduce the appearance of dimpling and promote more refined, even-looking skin. The unique transformation texture transcends from a rich cream to a delicate oil when applied to encourage massage, which

complements an anti-cellulite routine.

Helps to tighten, tone and leave skin visibly firmer and smoother. Apply morning and evening to cellulite prone areas, such as thighs, stomach and back of arms.

Sarah Chapman The Bodylift Body Massager Tool £32 www.sarahchapman.com This unique body massager eases muscle tension and helps encourage the lymphatic system to drain toxins, reducing the appearance of water retention and stimulating circulation to result in smooth, sculpted, toned and defined limbs. Push and roll The Bodylift, allowing the wishbone to separate. Recommended for upper arms, thighs, buttocks and calves. If you have any health problems, skin conditions or your skin is fragile, consult your doctor before use.

Sol De Janeiro Brazilian Bum Bum Cream 240ml £44 available in store at Harvey Nichols, Leeds or visit www.harveynichols.com Sol de Janeiro Brazilian Bum Bum Cream is an addictive full body cream inspired by the Brazilians’ favourite feature: the bottom, the bum or la derriére – which, pronounced “boom boom” in Brazil, are a nation-wide obsession. This wondrous cream is rich in Guaraná, a native Amazonian plant whose fruit contains one of the most potent forms of caffeine on the planet. Guaraná caffeine helps stimulate circulation and together with SOL’s Brazilian beauty blend of Cupuaçu Butter, Açaí and Coconut Oil, helps smooth and tighten skin for the most positively pinchable posterior.

The fast-absorbing cream contains just enough mica to add a perfect Brazilian glow while the signature pistachio and salted caramel scent will leave you “cheirosa” (sheh-rō-zah): smelling incredibly delicious.

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PROMOTION

Why pay more?

PA JEWELLERY LOOK AT WHY ENTERING THE MARKET FOR A SECOND-HAND ROLEX COULD BE THE SMART MOVE. ou look on the Rolex website, find a watch that you love and then try to find one for sale, only to see shops asking £100s if not £1,000s more than the recommended retail price for a second-hand watch. It seems crazy; why would someone pay more than the new price for a used watch?

The answer is availability.

Thanks to Rolex’s policy of producing fewer watches than they can sell, some models have waiting lists of well over five years.

Therefore, if you decide to buy one of the sought-after Rolex models you have two options; either pay more to get one now or put your name on a waiting list to get a brand new one in the future.

Because of the apparent saving available, waiting for a new one can look appealing. However, even if you put your name on a waiting list now there is no guarantee that you will pay the current retail price. The amount you will pay is not fixed at the point of placing an order and you will be expected to pay the retail price at the point of delivery.

Thanks to the devaluation of the pound the UK is currently one of the cheapest places in the world to buy luxury watches. For example, the UK RRP of the Rolex Submariner pictured here is currently £6,550 while in mainland Europe it sells for €7,850 or approximately £7,400 at current exchange rates. Historically, Rolex haven’t allowed any substantial price differences between countries to stand for long, so everyone in the watch industry is expecting a price rise in the UK to bring us in line with the rest of Europe before the end of the year.

If you put your name on a waiting list with a UK Rolex stockist now you would be lucky to take delivery of your watch within five years. It’s fair to expect that the price would increase at least twice or maybe even three more times before then and a reasonable estimate is that it will retail at around £9,000 by

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“The current average asking price for a lightly used 2018 Submariner with a specialist dealer is £9,500, so not far off the price you should expect to pay in five years with the added bonus of enjoying your new watch immediately.” the time you take delivery. The current average asking price for a lightly used 2018 Submariner with a specialist dealer is £9,500, so not far off the price you should expect to pay in five years with the added bonus of enjoying your new watch immediately.

This is of course only one watch and each model has its own market nuances

to understand. We’re always happy to talk Rolex and share our 40 years’ worth of knowledge in buying and selling watches.

PA Jewellery The Old Bank, Commonside Sheffield, S10 1GD Tel: 0114 266 9253

Winter warning!

Hallam Veterinary Centre 47 Holme Lane, Hillsborough Sheffield. S6 4JP

Tel: 0114 234 3013

There is nothing more we enjoy than being warm in winter, unfortunately for us and our pets - so do fleas. As we turn on the heating or sit by a fire the flea is busy reproducing. Cats and dogs in our warm houses provide the ideal breeding environment, infestation is rapid and very quickly our pets are suffering. The fleas will continue to reproduce in carpets and bedding.

187 Crookes Sheffield. S10 1TE Tel: 0114 268 3591 Emergencies: 0114 234 3013

Talk to us at Hallam Veterinary Centre. Our vets will prescribe a treatment programme which will help ensure that your pets are flea free, comfortable and healthy as part of an essential preventive health programme.

www.hallamvets.co.uk

P.J.NAYLOR PROPERTY REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE

All domestic works carried out including

Pointing to brick & stonework Chimney repairs Guttering - renew or repair Fall pipes etc…

General external repairs NO JOB TOO SMALL, BASED IN BRADFIELD

MORNINGSIDE CATTERY Breeders of Birman Cats

For a free quotation and advice call Paul Naylor

Tel: 0114 285 1814 • Mob: 07776 094 347

Stanwood Joinery & Bathroom Design Over Thirty Years of Experience

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Specialising in Bathroom design & fitting with complete project management • All aspects of maintenance undertaken • Boiler cabinets • Tiling • Plastering • Wood & laminate flooring • FREE QUOTES •

Contact Terry Beedham ‘QUALITY WORKMANSHIP GUARANTEED’ Tel: 0114 418 8714 • Mob: 07713 018210

Fully Heated Chalets • Insurance on Request All Diets & Medication Catered For

CHAPELTOWN ROAD, ECCLESFIELD, SHEFFIELD, S35 9WD TELEPHONE: 0114 246 0202

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RAW MEATS FOR RAW FEEDERS Largest Independent Raw Feeding Specialists The Benefits of Raw Food • Better overall health • Better digestion and less digestive upsets such as colitis, runny stools • Fewer and better formed stools , • Better smelling breath, less tartar cleaner teeth • Glossier coats • More stamina • No itchiness • Food enjoyment ure • A calmer, yet more focused, nat

Real Pet Grub has been open for Delivery business for ten amazing years and Service the time truly has flown by. During Available that period the team has been able to help thousands of customers with various health and diet problems belonging to their four-legged family members.

It’s been a real pleasure to meet all the clients, making new friends every day and sadly losing a few too - but those wonderful pets won’t be forgotten.

When Real Pub Grub was founded a decade ago, the aim was to create an environment where customers felt welcome and became friends - rather than just another generic business where people went to collect their pet food from.

They’d like to think they achieved just that and would like to thank every customer who has come through the doors and helped make this pet shop with a difference such a success.

It’s been a whirlwind first ten years, they hope they’ve made a positive difference in the lives of pets and their owners. Now here’s to the next ten years!

Come in to see our huge selection of pet foods & accessories

Dog Weighing Service

• Variety of natural healthy treats • Pet Food & Accessories • Poultry Feeds • Horse Feeds • Beddings • Wild & Tame Bird Foods

Jericho Works, Holme Lane, Sheffield S6 4JR (Next to Towsure at the rear) Tel: 0114 285 2056

NEW TO HILLSBOROUGH

RECENTLY OPENED As part of our family business we would like to introduce to our readers our recently opened Pet Groomers In celebration of Real Pet Grub’s continued success they have developed a new addition to the RPG family... welcome to Real Pet Groomers.

So it’s the same initials (RPG) and it’s based under the same roof but, as the name suggests, this is a new venture offering something completely different... and a real treat that your pet will love.

Now your animals can be pampered while you are shopping for pet food. All staff working in the newly designed grooming parlour are fully qualified and have travelled to study animal welfare and grooming to the top college in the country.

As you’d expect from a business that’s all about promoting the natural things in life, you can rest assured that all the grooming products are natural and free from harsh chemicals.

To make a booking call at the store, telephone or send a message on the Real Pet Grub Facebook page.

LARGE BREEDS CATERED FOR

We pride ourselves on our fully qualified groomers of fering you a top professional serv ice.

• Bath & Dry • Bath & Tidy • Full Groom • Han dstripping • Nail Clipping • Faci als • Pawdicures All our products are Crue lty Free, Ethical Pet Care Produc ts All our pet care products are free from harsh chemicals such as alcohol, parabens, soap and dyes Our pet care products ar e Leaping Bunny Certified by Cruelty Free International, and endorsed by The Ethical Company Organisation and Nature Watch Foun dation

ON ALL TREATMENTS

Jake Helliwell (above) and Gavin Helliwell (right)

Newfoundlands have had a bath and tidy which included scissoring, de-shedding, detangling and nail clipping.

French bulldog has had a bath and tidy which includes de-shedding and nail clipping

Shitzu has had a full groom

FULLY QUALIFIED • PROFESSIONAL • FAMILY RUN Jericho Works, Holme Lane, Sheffield S6 4JR (Next to Towsure at the rear) Tel: 0114 285 2056

CHRISTMAS

Festive fun THE COUNTDOWN TO THE CHRISTMAS PARTY SEASON IS ON. ith the warm weather drawing to the close and summer holidays a distant memory, it can only mean one thing – the countdown to Christmas and the festive party season is on.

This December, across the region, families, friends and work colleagues will be putting on their glad rags and enjoying a drink – or two – together.

A well organised party in a quality, popular venue is a fabulous thing to look forward to as the year draws to a close. If it’s a works outing, it is not only good for team morale but a great bonding experience for all.

The key to a really good, memorable Christmas work ‘do’ is to make sure it is booked well in advance, so you’re not left to find out every venue is fully booked, leaving the only option to be an office party, telling cheesy Christmas cracker jokes whilst dancing around the photocopier to Bowie.

It doesn’t have to be the manager who is tasked with the booking of the party either. Hand the party planning over to the one in the office who loves to socialise, as they will relish the task of getting everyone on board and booking a fantastic Christmas party.

So whether it’s a lavish five-course spread at a top restaurant, a dinner and dance evening or a traditional turkey meal with all the trimmings at a cosy pub, there are plenty of venues to choose from that can accommodate your festive plans, whether you are a small business with a handful of staff, or a huge organisation with hundreds of employees.

So, no matter what the budget or scale of your party get into the Christmas spirit and get your party booked now.

If you’re short of ideas of what to do and where to host your Christmas party this year, take a look at some of the fabulous venues showcased here.

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The OEC Experience the finest in Yorkshire hospitality at The OEC this Christmas!

If you’re keen to impress and entertain this Christmas, why not host your festive party at Sheffield’s newest events venue, The OEC? Nestled between two of Sheffield’s iconic leisure and entertainment venues, The OEC takes centre stage with a striking events space unlike any other.

The OEC certainly has something to offer everyone, with party nights starting at just £25 per person and available to book for groups of any size, even up to 400 guests. The festive nights promise to be packed with mouth-watering cuisine, live entertainment and disco fun, plus there’s an array of tribute dinner nights lined up including Tom Jones, Robbie Williams, Take That, Queen, The Beatles, Motown, ABBA, and the Jersey Boys. And let’s not forget the incredible New Year’s Eve party they’ve got in the pipeline with an incredible sixcourse dinner, live band and resident DJ. Online bookings are now being taken, or contact The OEC to discuss your requirements.

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Experience the excitement this Christmas IF YOU’RE LOOKING FOR A FESTIVE NIGHT OUT IN SHEFFIELD THAT IS GOING TO PLEASE EVERYONE, OWLERTON STADIUM IS THE VENUE FOR YOU. t’s never too early to start planning your office Christmas party. December is the busiest month of the year for venues, so it makes sense to book as early as possible in order to guarantee your preferred choice.

Rather than opting for the traditional sit-down dinner, there are a number of ways in which you can make your Christmas party fun and unique. After all, it’s a great opportunity to socialise with your colleagues – so why not make it an event to remember and think outside the festive box.

From the luxury and sophistication of the Panorama Restaurant and brand-new VIP boxes, to the casual, fun-packed trackside packages, Owlerton Greyhound Stadium offers something for everyone this Christmas – plus four hours of live greyhound racing.

For a more informal night: take a trip trackside with the great value Christmas Six Pack from only £10pp. Ideal for groups of six or more, experience the racing action close up and receive admission and race card, basket meal,

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lucky dip Tote jackpot bet, £2-win Tote bet and arrival drink.

Prefer a sit-down meal with sweeping views of the track? The Panorama Restaurant boasts a lively atmosphere and is perfect for parties of up to 300 people. Once you’re seated, Tote and waiting staff will take your bets, food and drinks orders, leaving you to enjoy the festivities and racing action without having to leave your table – though it’s hard not to jump up when your dog is sprinting towards the finishing line.

If you’re looking for something a bit more exclusive, why not choose one of the private executive boxes? Available for parties of 12 or 24 and inclusive of admission and race card, buffet menu, refrigerated drinks service and Tote betting. Executive box five can accommodate up to 65 guests, inclusive of admission and race card, tables of eight or nine that can be booked individually or collectively, seasonal three course meal, Tote betting runner, drinks service and private balcony with views of the track.

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New for 2019 Experience the thrill of live greyhound racing from the comfort of one of The OEC’s VIP Hospitality Boxes. With allencompassing views of the racetrack, you’ll be impressed by the unforgettable Yorkshire hospitality provided. Coupled with admission and race card, selection of breads, sharing platters and salads upon arrival, a themed hot banquet of your choice, Tote betting runner, drinks waiting service to your box, private balcony, minibar and full bar service – and all from only £35pp – you’re all set for a great night out.

VIP boxes can be booked individually for parties of up to 20 people or combined in multiples of 20.

This year will also see the return of Owlerton Stadium’s most popular festive race meeting: Boxing Day, where, with a range of packages from just £10pp, guests can enjoy Boxing Day brunch, followed by an afternoon of fun and festivities.

If you’re looking to celebrate Boxing Day on a grander scale, the Rivelin Suite offers panoramic views overlooking the greyhound track and can hold up to 500 guests, inclusive of admission and race card, Boxing Day brunch menu and full waiting and Tote service.

You need no more excuse to start planning your Christmas party. To check availability and view the full brochure, visit www.owlertonstadium.co.uk or call 0114 234 3074.

Owlerton Greyhound Stadium Penistone Road, Sheffield, S6 2DE Tel: 0114 234 3074 www.owlertonstadium.co.uk

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Shoulder of Mutton PUB AND DINING

FREE ROOM HIRE Buffets for all occasions: Birthdays, Christenings Weddings, Funerals CALL FOR DETAILS SATURDAY OCT 19th

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Served: 12–9pm Mon & 12–5pm Tues–Sat

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Limited availability – Book early to avoid disappointment

See our new website at www.shoulderofmuttonpub.co.uk OAP Lunch Menu served Monday - Thursday 12-2 pm - Choose 2 meals from the menu for £6

19 TOP ROAD • WORRALL • SHEFFIELD S35 0AQ • Tel: 0114 286 4733

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Visit us for the tastiest of British traditions… …fish and chips prepared to perfection!

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FA M I LY R U N V I N TA G E C A F É IN THE HEART OF CROOKES

Come and see the new Artwork Trail on Crookes…

SERVING BREAKFAST, LUNCH & COFFEE Walk-ins welcome • Great for children • Street & Car Parking • Table service with outdoor seating • Takeaway available

SPECIAL EVENING MENU

As Thyme Goes By 257-259 Crookes, Sheffield, S10 1TF Tel: 07791 411054 • https://as-thyme-go-by.business.site

Chilli • Cottage Pie • Chicken Curry • Blue Cheese Burger Yorkshire Pudding, Sausage & Mash • Quiche (v) • Veg Burger (v)

OPEN Tue– Sat: 9am–5pm, Thur & Fri: 9am–9pm (starting end September)

£10 TWO COURSES – ALL HOME MADE

Sun: 9am–4pm, Mon: Closed

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WEDDING OPEN DAY Sunday 22nd September 11am – 3pm

VITO’S

ITALIAN RESTAURANT

We could fill a book with the quotations from customers who’ve enjoyed the Vito’s recipe for a good evening out over the last 25 years.

“The popularity of the restaurant is hardly a big surprise, given the quality of food on offer. Word of mouth has played its part since Vito opened... in 1991...”

Now taking bookings for

CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR’S EVE You’re assured of a warm welcome and friendly service – and as for the food… we’ll let that do the talking.

YOUR TOTAL BILL! £20 OFF

Free entry and free glass of fizz for each couple See the rooms set up and the venue decorated Meet our in-house decorating team and a selection of local suppliers The perfect opportunity for anyone considering the Old Rectory as their wedding venue

Vito’s is raising money for The Children's Hospital The charity fund above and beyond NHS provision, buying life saving equipment and funding vital research and treatment for thousands of Children from across the world.

We charge £5 for each voucher, which goes directly to The Children's Hospital Charity; all you need to do is order 2 starters and 2 mains for two people! Download the voucher from our website [www.vitos.org.uk] and call us to make a reservation to redeem your voucher.

284 South Road, Walkley, Sheffield Tel: 0114 233 3574 | www.vitos.org.uk email: vitossheffield@gmail.com Extensive Wine List - Fully air conditioned | Parties & Children welcome Open: Tue - Sun 6pm - 11.30pm | Open for lunch on request - 10 or more

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COMPETITIONS

CELEBRATING 25 YEARS OF SIXER WIN A TABLE FOR TEN AT THE OEC OWLERTON

ixer celebrates its 25th anniversary this year and to mark this most special of occasions we have teamed up with the OEC Owlerton, a new party venue set to take Sheffield by storm.

We are offering one lucky Sixer reader a fabulous prize – a table for ten people at one of their Christmas/New Year events.

Building work is progressing rapidly on the 500-seater capacity building on Penistone Road that is all set to become the perfect spot for large-scale parties, weddings and celebrations of all kinds.

Nestled snugly between Napoleons Casino and Owlerton Stadium, The OEC (Owlerton

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Events & Conferencing to give its full title) is on course for a spectacular autumn launch.

And with VIP boxes and flexible rooms catering for any size and style of event, it’s the perfect venue for all occasions.Yorkshire hospitality at its finest is what it’s all about.

As well as being available for private hire there is a full programme of party nights being lined up from November onwards to make the festive season go with a bang!

Fancy being one of the first people to experience this state-ofthe-art venue? With fantastic banqueting menus, great bar facilities, a wide range of food and

drink packages and live entertainment being lined up, there’s bound to be something at The OEC to suit every taste.

And what better way to sample what’s on offer than by winning a table for ten people to sample everything this brilliant addition to the Sheffield entertainment scene.

HOW TO ENTER: To enter our competition go online to www.rmcmedia.co.uk/ competitions to answer the following question: What do the letters OEC stand for?

Closing date: 30 September 2019

VISIT WWW.RMCMEDIA.CO.UK/COMPETITIONS AND ENTER THESE OTHER GIVEAWAYS...

WIN A FAMILY TICKET TO SEE DISNEY ON ICE

WIN TICKETS TO SEE GRANDPA’S GREAT ESCAPE LIVE!

Grab your Mickey Mouse ears and get ready for the celebration of the century as Disney On Ice celebrates 100 Years of Magic – and we have a family ticket for the performance at FlyDSA Arena to give away.

The stage adaptation of David Walliams’ Grandpa’s Great Escape is sure to be one of the treats of the Christmas season.

We have four tickets to see the show at Sheffield’s FlyDSA Arena on Sunday 29 December.

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INCORPORATING

THE RUG SHOP

WE HAVE MOVED! TO OUR BRAND NEW HOME ON MIDDLEWOOD ROAD

SAME EXTENSIVE RANGE â&#x20AC;¢ SAME QUALITY SERVICE

SAME GREAT SAVINGS We offer a great range of flooring and rugs at fantastic prices to bring comfort and style to your home.

Our extensive selection of traditional and contemporary styles will leave you spoilt for choice when choosing the ideal flooring to match your homes decor. Our direct sourcing helps us to offer great savings on high street prices, and we guarantee to offer you the cheapest online rugs throughout the UK.

10 Middlewood Road, Sheffield S6 4GY 0114 2332903 0114 233 2903 www.northsidecarpets.co.uk

Sheffield Vintage WE BUY AND SELL

ANTIQUES • VINTAGE • RETRO • COLLECTABLES • CURIOS • SALVAGE

CLEARANCES • HOUSE • SHOP • GARAGE • INDUSTRIAL • OFFICE 53-57 Station Road, Chapeltown, Sheffield S35 2XE 0782 5884716 www.sheffieldvintage.com sheffieldvinatgechapeltown

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PROMOTION

A special service A TRADITIONAL YET FORWARD-THINKING FAMILY-RUN BUSINESS, ERIC EYRE FUNERAL SERVICE CAN GUIDE YOU THROUGH THE MOST DIFFICULT OF TIMES. t is never easy to plan a loved one’s funeral. Eric Eyre Funeral Service understand how difficult the process can be and offer a bespoke funeral service, whilst continuing to uphold traditional values.

Established since 1864, Eric took over the business in 1955 and has been looking after families in the local community and surrounding areas of Sheffield, Barnsley and Rotherham ever since. A second branch was later opened at Sheffield Lane Top in 2014.

With decades of experience in guiding bereaved clients through this difficult time, Eric Eyre provide a professional yet personal service, caring for you and your loved ones while facilitating the necessary funeral arrangements and ensuring your wishes are carried out with care and compassion. The team are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, making sure someone is on hand at all times to support and assist you.

Eric Eyre go the extra mile to provide an exceptional service and will take responsibility for ensuring everything is perfectly organised to deliver a fitting tribute to your loved one’s life story.

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his month we revisit some familiar streets from way back when. As usual the clothing is a bit of a clue along with the only form of transport visible in the three photographs – a horse and trap.

Have you seen these photos before? Do they jog your memory?

As for last month, a few of you must have recognised Barry Couldwell, a regular contributor to this feature, strolling in a splendid cowboy outfit at Worrall Gala during the 1950s.

Barry tells us: “The scarecrow was one of the Hartley twins, Minnie or Nelly. I was the cowboy.”

Our second image, also supplied by Barry, showed a ladies’ outing from the Blue Ball Inn from the 1930s.

It’s great to bring back so many memories for Sixer readers, now let’s see how you get on this month.

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Providing a ‘home from home’ AFTER THEIR ELDEST SON WAS TAKEN ILL AT A YOUNG AGE, MARCUS AND LAURA LEVERTON ARE FOREVER GRATEFUL TO THE SICK CHILDREN’S TRUST WHO HELPED THEM THROUGH THE MOST DIFFICULT OF TIMES. THEY NOW HELP TO RAISE MONEY FOR THIS VERY WORTHWHILE CAUSE. t just 17 months old, Harry Leverton developed a series of viral infections that rendered him unable to breathe and as a result he was rushed to The Sheffield Children’s Hospital, where he was put into a medically induced coma.

Harry received cutting-edge treatment and was transferred to the Intensive Care Unit but later suffered an unrelated bowel perforation which left doctor’s fighting for his life.

“Harry was diagnosed on a Monday and within two hours he was put into an induced coma,” said Harry’s father, Marcus. “48 hours later he was fighting for his life – it all happened so fast. I was in complete shock and I couldn’t bear to leave his side.

“My wife, Laura and I were both really frightened, and it dawned on us that we couldn’t stay on the ward with Harry, but we didn’t want to travel all the way home either as we knew we wouldn’t be able to cope with being that far away.”

After days of unimaginable stress with little food or sleep, The Sick Children’s Trust were able to offer Marcus and Laura a special ‘Home from Home’ just minutes’ from Harry’s bedside.

“The Sick Children’s Trust organised for us to stay in a room located within the Children’s Hospital so that we could be close to our son in his hour of need.

“We cannot thank them enough for their support, the accommodation they provide is simply amazing and without it, we’d have been faced with long and distressing journeys home and expensive hotel bills. I do not know how we would have coped with the emotional and physical stress of caring for our critically ill child and travelling.”

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accommodation, as well as emotional and practical support to families with sick children in hospitals across the UK. “The Trust gave us a sanctuary, somewhere to go and have some alone time, to cry and to get ourselves together, so that we could be strong for our family. When you’re at the lowest point and you’re trying to deal with the prospect of your child developing a life threatening illness – one that could have had a very different outcome – any support is amazing, but a bedroom close to our son where we could rest and shower was the key to keeping us both sane.

“We are so grateful to The Sick Children’s Trust and to all the amazing staff at The Sheffield Children’s Hospital.”

Harry is now a healthy and happy 11year-old boy and in 2012, Marcus and Laura gave birth to Harry’s little brother, Samuel.

As a thank you to The Sick Children’s Trust for the care and support they received when they and their family needed it most, they have devoted what spare time they have to raising a whopping £210,000 over the past ten years.

From bake sales and fundraising in their local community to a 191-mile bike ride from Buckingham Palace to Sheffield in a single day, Marcus and Laura campaign tirelessly to help ensure every family with a seriously ill child like Harry will be able to stay together, just minutes from their child’s bed during their treatment.

The fundraising duo also organise a glamourous bi-annual black-tie evening at the Casa Hotel, Chesterfield which sees over £30,000 a year raised in support of The Sick Children’s Trust.

“The room was a lifeline while Harry was undergoing his operation and I made a promise that if he came back to us, I would do all that I could to help raise funds and awareness.

“We’ve watched our black-tie evening grow year on year, so much so that we outgrew our first and second venue and I would like to take this opportunity to say a big thank you to everyone involved for your incredibly kind donations and many varied and fantastic contributions.

“Most recently we held a fundraising day in our local community and as well as working towards our final black-tie evening of the year, we have another event in the pipeline, too.

“Our mission is to raise £1,000,000 before we pass on the torch down to Harry and Samuel, and we will do everything we can to give something back to the incredible charity that helped us stay together as a family. We would not and could not have coped without their support.

“The Sick Children’s trust is a nonGovernment funded charity that relies 100 per cent on charitable donations to survive. It costs around £30 per room per night to offer a family a safe space close to their child’s bedside and the charity funds two houses in Sheffield alone. Treetops House, which is where we stayed, offers 13 rooms and the latest

development, Magnolia House offers 11 rooms.

“That means the charity must raise over £260,000 a year to help families across Sheffield and our region, and they have facilities in Newcastle, Leeds, Cambridge and London, too! Every donation (however big or small) has been and will be a vital one – thank you.”

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Majorly impressive THE OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP RECENTLY RETURNED TO ROYAL PORTRUSH AFTER AN ABSENCE OF 68 YEARS TO HUGE ACCLAIM. A FEW WEEKS BEFORE THE CHAMPIONSHIP JOHN MURPHY VISITED THE COURSE AND IS NOT SURPRISED THAT IT IS NOW BEING HAILED BY MANY AS THE BEST LINKS COURSE TO HOST A GOLFING MAJOR. n this summer of glorious sporting events one of the stand-out highlights must be the epic 148th Open Championship played at Royal Portrush last month, culminating in Ireland’s latest favourite son, Shane Lowry, being crowned Champion Golfer of The Year.

The headline grabbing story was obviously Lowry’s win on home soil – the first Irishman to ever do so. But there were so much else to admire and enjoy about the Open and so many other stories lasting from first tee-off in the early hours of day one to the last balls being smacked down the first hole on the final day by this year’s concluding pairing, Lowry and Southport’s very own, Tommy Fleetwood.

The event was simply sensational and was more than the organisers could, in their wildest dreams, have hoped for as the Open returned to Royal Portrush after 68 years. This year’s tournament and the one in 1951 being the only two times the Open has been staged outside England or Scotland.

The level of unanimous acclaim which greeted the championship as the final curtain fell can be gauged by the fact that there is now a very real prospect that the course will get the nod for a return in 2024 ahead of the more pedestrian Royal Lytham.

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corner of Northern Ireland is a magical place of stunning beauty and dreams. It’s little wonder that much of Game of Thrones was filmed here. Lowry himself seemed to have stepped off the Causeway as he strode down fairways and smited balls out of the desperate rough with heroic strength and length: maybe he could have a part in the next run of the cult series?

The design of the course is also fantastic. The Harry Colt (also responsible for designing Sheffield’s Hallamshire course) masterpiece is essentially a very fair course and as such is accessible to the average club golfer.

There are very few blind shots and the fairways are quite generous, with the exception of the first with out-of-bounds to right and left as Rory McIlroy found to his horror with the opening shot of his ill-fated challenge. Interestingly no two consecutive holes run in the same direction and there is a great set of par 3s, with the highlight being the aptly named Calamity 16th. The drive is over 200 yards, often into the wind, and there is a sheer valley of thick rough running all along the right-hand side of the hole.

The two new holes at 7 and 8 have also been seamlessly incorporated into the Colt course, as if they have been everpresent.

The dangers come when balls stray off the fairway and end up in the strangling rough, comprised of tall fescue grass,

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wild flowers, brambles and bracken.

Normally moving the ball some 50 yards is success, so seeing the professionals hit the ball so far out of these dangerous spots is awe-inspiring. The narrow slithers of greens are also very difficult: up-turned saucers with run-off areas, humps, bumps and hollows. It was Lowry’s nerveless chipping onto these manicured saucers that set him apart in his final two rounds.

The condition of the course also impressed commentators and competitors alike. BBC’s Ken Brown stated that Royal Portrush was in the best ever condition for an Open that he had seen.

Sky’s Rich Beem commented that Royal Portrush was the best links course he had seen and had the opportunity to play on. Nick Faldo simply stated: “Absolutely the best.” Player after player also lined up to hail the venue. Among the fans was Paul Casey who labelled the course his favourite among the Open roster.

The huge crowd and the atmosphere it created was another reason for the unmitigated success of the championship. At 240,000 this was the second largest gathering for an Open.

The Irish welcomed its return with open arms, joy and such enthusiasm, boosted

by Lowry’s heroics, that the noise was more akin to a football stadium than a

golf course and no-one complained.

Of course golf in Northern Ireland is not solely about Royal Portrush. A few miles down the causeway coastal route is Portstewart, home of the 2017 Irish Open. The opening nine holes must be among the most spectacular opening holes in the United Kingdom with fairways snaking between monstrous sand dunes, where stunning views of the wild Atlantic can be found.

One of the reasons why Royal Portrush was overlooked for so many years was concern over the surrounding infrastructure, especially accommodation.

The nearby Bushmills Inn would have been full to the rafters and it makes a wonderful base from which to explore the area, golfing or not.

Many spectators would have descended on Belfast, only an hour’s drive from this small part of the Antrim coastline. A grand city of Georgian, Victorian and Edwardian architecture, Belfast has many attractions including the iconic Titanic Belfast. The building, shaped like the bows of a ship, tells the story from the building of the liner in “boomtown” Belfast to its fateful maiden voyage. Half a day would do the impressive experience justice with highlights being a chair ride into the bowels of the ship as it is being constructed and a

mesmerising video show that takes you to every floor of the luxurious liner.

Golfers will want to hone their skills before travelling north and nearby Belvoir and Galgorm Castle (home of this year’s Northern Irish Open) provide ideal tests. The former is a delightful tree-lined course, only three miles from the city centre and the latter is an attractive, tricky course with plenty of water hazards. It is also part of an impressive hotel complex which incorporates a very good restaurant.

Belfast is a city of fine hospitality. The boutique Ten Square Hotel is a lively and comfortable base from which to explore and quality restaurants abound, with Café Parisien being particularly enjoyable. If it’s time to slate a thirst with a pint of creamy Guinness then Belfast’s oldest pub, The Crown Liquor Store, and McHugh’s, which is supposedly Belfast’s oldest building come highly recommended.

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