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3 30 0 Home & Garden
Br iin ng a litttle of the outdoors in this Spr ing...
elcome to our May issue. This month sees th he retur n of the Chatsworth h Inter national Horse Tr ials after an enforced hiatus. The th hree-day event is a cracking affair with world class equine action and fun for all the family. We preview the event and speak to one of the chief organisers, Belinda Tur ner MBE. Whilst th he horses take centre stage spare a thought for those behind the scenes, including the far r iers. We ffiind out more about this specialist career. And if you’re looking to dress to impress at th his year’s event, Claire Simpson’s hats and fascinators are just the th hing. Plus, don’t miss our extensive property and homes section as well as the best fashion, beauty and more.
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6 Fashion
If your wardrobe needs a ray of sunshine, tur n to your local boutiques for inspiration
8 Beauty
Embrace the spr ing with these perfect productss. They’ll ensure you stay look kiing ffllawless, whatever the occasion
113 3 Eating Out
We dine at Café 19 iin n Calver
116 6 Chatsworth Horse Trials
Tak kiing place from 13-15 May, the Chatsworth Inter national Horse Tr ials offers top-class competition and a fun famiilly day out
22 22 A head fo for business – and style
Exceptional milliner and talented fashion design ner Claire Simpson speaks with Mar ia Ilifffe about her exciting career in the fashion industry
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36 36 Accessories
Whether yo ou want to entertain or relax, it’s time to tur n your attention to your outdoor spaces
4 42 2 Doing all the leg work
Making sure the horses get off ff on the r ight foot is the far r ier. We spoke to Stuart Shepherd about his specialist career choice and why there’s more to far r iery than hooves and shoes
47 4 7 A Niigght Und deer the Rainbow at Chatsworth Hou usse
Chesterffiield Royal Char itty launch appeal for health and wellbeing hub on hospital site
4 49 9 The Diary
Our monthlyy round-up of what’s happening in your area
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Polestar’s new concept car revealed
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When you first meet Martyn you will immediately notice just how tall he is, a lofty 6ft 7 inches. A formidable character indeed, however you will feel completely at ease with Martyn as he guides you through the process of dealing with your affairs when it comes to arranging a funeral for your loved one. Those 50 years’ experience has taught Martyn all he needs to know about every aspect of procedures from caring for the deceased to conducting a funeral and so much more which, ultimately will give you the confidence you need to face one of the most challenging times of your life.
From your first meeting to the final handshake, Martyn will look after you and your family. He is trustworthy, kind, caring and honest and this is the feeling you get upon meeting him. Martyn is passionate about caring for people and the only other profession he could possibly have taken up is one of a priest…….or a basket ball player! Now the manager of G&M Lunts Ltd he oversees every aspect of the funeral home and has a wonderful team by his side, all of whom are caring, compassionate people putting your needs first. *written by a colleague and a friend
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EATING E ATING O OUT UT
Pit stop in the Peak CHARLES BRADSHAW DISCOVERS SUMPTUOUS DELIGHTS IN DERBYSHIRE. afé 19 at White’s is located at Calver Cross Roads in the Peak Distr ict National Park, a pleasant half hour dr ive from Shefffiield. With plenty of tour ist attractions in close proximity, it’s an ideal start, ffiinish or stop-off point for walkers, cyclists, and visitors to th he area. Ar r iving late mor ning on a Spr ing weekday, my dining companion and I found there to be ample car parking spaces located on-site. Stepping into th he recently rebranded venue, we were treated to a heavenly aroma of freshly brewed ground coffee. This is a bespoke blend created for Café 19 by Shefffiieldbased company Roastology. The number of the café relates to the year 1919 when White’s business in Calver was or iginally established. A photographic collage ador ns the space behind the well-stocked counter, showcasing a potted history of the local family ffiir m. The inviting venue is fur nished with a mixture of soft upholstered seats, dining tables and chairs. An outdoor dining area is also provided for customers to enjoy refreshments al fresco.
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My choice of beverage was a small Amer icano (£2.35) while my companion opted for English Breakfast Tea (£2.15) which ar r ived promptlly as we studied th he menu. A wide range of hot dr inks are on offer, alongside soft dr inks displayed on the counter area. The food menu included several breakfast options, hot and cold lunch dishes, fresh pastr ies and sandwiches; with many choices suitable for vegetar ian diners. I ordered a Toasted Hunters Chicken Panini (£7.95) with my companion choosing a hot Homemade Cheese and Onion Flan (£5.95). Both were accompanied with homemade coleslaw, side salad (cucumber, rocket and cher ry tomatoes) and cr isps. My lightly toasted Panini housed thick, succulent chicken pieces mar inated in BBQ sauce with h melted cheddar cheese. My companion’s quiche was a generous portion with short-crust pastry sur rounding a deliciously r ich creamy ffiilling and topped with sliced tomato. For dessert, we shared a hearty serving of Raspber ry and Almond Bakewell Slice (£3.15). A thick layer of raspber ry jam lay beneath a sumptuous almond-sponge
mixture, ffiinished with toasted almonds. There are numerous tempting choices available including mufffiins, blondies and slices of cake. In addition, a var iety of seasonal delights are on offer, alongside some vegan delicacies. All the desserts are supplied by Made by Ruth, a local artiisan baker who delivers the homemade confectiions daily. A steady stream of customers ffiilled the tables and plush seats dur ing our visit. Everyone received a war m welcome from th he counter staff coupled with prompt and professional service. Café 19 at White’s is a gem hidden in plain sight; a great place for a pit stop dur ing a day out in the Derbyshire countryside. Café 19 at White’s Calver Cross Roads, Calver, Derbyshire S32 3XH Tel: 01433 639931
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Lucy Robinson (Best local rider) receiving the - Derbyshire Life trophy from The Duchess of Devonshire and Rachael Morley
World-class showcase TAKING PLACE FROM 13-15 MAY, THE CHATSWORTH INTERNATIONAL HORSE TRIALS OFFERS TOP-CLASS COMPETITION AND A FUN FAMILY DAY OUT. his month sees the retur n of the Chatsworth Inter national Horse Tr ials for th he ffiirst time since 2019. The Covid pandemic led to the cancellation of events in 2020 and 2021. Hosted at Chatsworth in the heart of the Peak Distr ict, preparations for this three-day event are well underway. The three-day event will once again see world-class competitors and equestr ian stars of the future descend on the Chatsworth Estate. The weekend is the perfect opportunity to enjoy world-class competition, from elegant dressage and exciting show jumping to gr ipping cross countrry. Back by popular demand is Arena Eventing challenge, held in a grass arena, which sees competitors jump a course of show jumps immediately followed by a round of arena crosscountry fences Laura Collett and London with an optimum completiion time. And don’t miss the Br itiish scur ry and
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dr iving tr ials, Pony Club mounted games and show jumping, the hound parade, Yorkshire Countryman Falconry and the Dog & Duck Show. Four-legged fr iends won’t be left out either. Dogs will love ffllyiing over jumps, racing through tunnels and negotiating in and out of weave poles at the have-ago dog agility, or you can attend the family fund dog show. There’s a range of entertainment and
activities for the whole family, beside the thr illing equine action. You can browse the shopping village with over 100 highquality trade stands and you can refuel at one of the many cater ing outlets. The house, garden, far myard and playground will be open as usual dur ing the horse tr ials. To find out more, call 01423 330095 or visit www.chatsworth.org/horse-trials Dog agility
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Highlights: Friday 13 May Devonshire Arena 08.30 Young Event Horse Competition – 5yr old class 11.30 Young Event Horse Prize Giving – 5yr old class 12.00 Lunch Break 13.00 Young Event Horse Competition – 4yr old class 14.30 Young Event Horse Prize Giving – 4yr old class 15.30 CCI2*-S Show Jumping Chatsworth Arena 09.15 CCI4*-S Dressage 12.30 Lunch Break 13.30 CCI4*-S Dressage cont. Dressage Area 09.00 CCI2*-S Dressage 11.30 Advanced Dressage 11.30 CCI4*-S Dressage Novice Dressage 12.30 Derwent Arena 08.30 Arena Eventing 90cm 15.40 Arena Eventing 100cm
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Online ticket prices: Friday 13 May: Adult £12.50, Child £5 Saturday 14 May: Adult £25, Child £5 Sunday 15 May: Adult £25, Child £5 Three Day Pass: Adult £50, Child £12.50 At the gate prices: Friday 10 May: Adult £15, Child £10 Saturday 11 May: Adult £30, Child £10 Sunday 12 May: Adult £30, Child £10 Three Day Pass: Adult £60, Child £15 Membership details Becoming a member allows you exclusive access to the VIP ringside members’ enclosure with its relaxed surroundings, garden area and private toilets. The enclosure also has its own licensed bar, restaurant and light refreshments. Also included within the membership package is admission, car parking and a free programme, with a two-for-one offer to visit the house, garden, farmyard and playground. Subject to availability, membership packages are available in advance or on the day. Friday 13 May: Adult £20, Child £10 Saturday 14 May: Adult £36, £15 Sunday 15 May: Adult £36, Child £15 Three Day Membership: Adult £78, Child £39 Caravan and camping tickets are also available from £100 per pitch (£90 electric hook up, stay only). Admission to the site is available from noon Thursday 12 May until noon Monday 16 May. The site is accessed via the Golden Gates off the A619.
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Keeping things on track AS PART OF THE ORGANISING COMMITTEE, BELINDA TURNER MBE ENSURES THE HORSE TRIALS RUN LIKE CLOCKWORK – AND REMAIN A WORLD-CLASS SPECTACLE. WE SPOKE TO HER ABOUT THIS YEAR’S EVENT AND MORE. elinda Tur ner MBE grew up around horses so it was perhaps inevitable that she would follow in her moth her’s footsteps and continue the great work that Stubbing Court Training (SCT) does. SCT was one of the ffiirst gover nment-supported workplace trraining programmes when it started 40 years ago and provides a career structure for young people wanting to pursue careers in the equine industry. Many of their apprentices have gone on to have successful careers as professional r iders, travelling grooms, yard managers, instructors and even the King’s Troop and Household Cavalry. Belinda is also part of the organising committee for Chatsworth Horse Tr ials and has played a huge part in br inging the world class event back to the area after an enforced three-year layo off due to the Covid pandemic. She spoke to us about SCT and what we can expect at the Chatsworth Inter national Horse Tr ials this year.
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Belinda (left) presents the Groom’s Prize at a recent event
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Committee in 2003. The event was then organised by Mike Ether ington-Smith, one of the best organisers in the world. Through Mike, I helped with the European Championships, Badminton Horse Tr ials, and the Beijing Olympics in Hong Kong. You’re part of the organising committee for Chatsworth Horse Trials. How difficult has it been over the last two years?
The last two years have been very difffiicult due to the totally unpredictable times. The work for the horse tr ials goes on throughout th he year, for example th he groundwork, building cross country jumps, organising offfiicials and volunteers goes on all year. So much of th he work was done pr ior to th he ffiirst cancellatiion in 2020. We then prepared again for 2021 but unfortunately the restr ictions were then lifted on 17 May, and the event was due to run on 14-16 May, so again we had to cancel. In addition, many of our offfiicials are the leading professionals in the world so they get booked one to ttw wo years in advance. The horse tr ials also ffiits in to a world cycle of Europeans, World mpics, so Championships and Olym obviously the competitors’ planning and preparation for events for th he horses has been dramatically affected. Has anything changed this year, enforced or otherwise?
We have a lot of new volunteers and offfiicials this year which is great. We also have new apprentices taking the opportunity to volunteer which will be great for them. We have many new attractiions and even more for children. How will you be involved over the weekend?
Making the tea! Looking after everyo one involved in the Dressage section of the event, trying to make sure everyth hing stays on time, is in the r ight place at the r ight time, doing the r ight th hing! We have a huge ar my of judges, wr iters, scorers, stewards, runners, caterers, trade stands, doctors, vets, horses, r iders, grooms and spectators. What can visitors expect this year?
A great family day out! World class competiition. Many of the best r iders and horses in the world come to Chatsworth. We have eventtiing from Novice to 4* level. And the chance to see cross country in one of the most beautiful parks in the country, with cross country jumps beautifully built and designed by
one of the leading course designers in the world - Beijing and Tokyo Olympic course builder David Evans. The 4* level tracks are designed by four times Olym mpic silver medalist Ian Stark OBE. There’s also Arena Eventing, Pony Club Games and jumping, a fantastic Dog Show, Dog Agility, Burghley young Event Horse classes showcasing the best young horses, trade stands, Artisan Foods. And for children activitiies including: Circus Skills, climbing wall, face paintiing, Sheep Show, pottery paintiing.
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When it’s over and everything has gone well! That people have had the chance to watch, lear n and be involved in an event at world class level. And that we have hopefully provided a great exper ience for all th he horses for them to progress to their next event. I also lear n so much from all the team, work kiing with Olympic-level professionals and world class organisers is a huge pr ivilege and their meticulous attention to detail, commitment to the highest standards and enor mous effort is unique. Tell us about Stubbing Court Training (SCT).
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reviously a fashion designer specialising in knitwear, Claire Simpson has had an exciting career in the fashion industrry, leading her to 15 years and counting in millinery. From styling and designing for music videos to having her fascinator wor n in front of the Queen, Claire has done it all. Excited to dedicate the rest of her life to millinery, with her two businesses and exceptional hats and fascinators, Claire speaks with to us about her talented work.
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How long have you been in the fashion industry?
I did a degree in fashion design and th hen became a fashion designer specialising pr imar ily in knitwear. I also previously worked for a stylist to design for music videos and TV commercials. Then, when I met my now husband who is bor n and bred in Shefffiield, I moved up north h from London. Although I wanted to continue with my fashion background, I couldn’t be a fashion designer in the capacity I wanted to, so I re-trained as a milliner. Now it’s been a good 15 yeears in millinery.
What inspired you to have a fashion career?
Explain more about what products you make.
Fashion is something I’ve always wanted to do, I remember being ten years old, many moons ago, and th here was a show called The Clothes Show, I just loved it. As a child I would always be creatiing, like in the 80s and 90s, when it was ffiirst fashionable, I would cut up my mum’s clothes (sometimes she wouldn’t even know) and I would make scrunchies and sell them to my fr iends at school! Fashion, styling and shopping has always something that’s interested me from being a young girl.
I have ttw wo sides to the business, the ffiirst: Champagne and Muddy Boots, is for traditiional wool ffeedoras and summer/straw fedoras which are machine blocked by hand and ffiinished off (trr im etc) by hand. The hats are ready to wear and come in small, medium and large. It’s quite ‘countrry’, where I live, a lot of ladies buy hats for the Cheltenham Races, Chatsworth h Horse Tr ials and Chatsworth Country Fair, matched with ttw weed blazers for the country look. Where as the other side to the business, Claire Simpson Millinery (C.S.M), is more couture, Ascot, weddings etc; the hats are much more traditiional and predominantly one-off. With C.S.M. I’ve just started th his year making scarves out of couture fabr ics, Gucci for example.
What made you pick hats over any other clothing?
At the time it was becoming quite a trend and there was a new niche market for hats and fascinators. I remember when Victor ia and David Beckham visited Buckingham Palace for his OBE and she styled a beautiful one. It also became fashionable to wear the pillbox hats and fascinators, so I saw a gap in th he fashion market that I could pursue from my home in Derbyshire.
Hat making process (left) and a finished creation by Claire Simpson
Have you made a most memorable piece?
A few years ago I had a lady who bought one of my hats to wear at a horse show and it was in front of th he Queen! Un nfortunately, her horse didn’t come ffiirst so there was no photograph,
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b q t watched her beautiful horse and beautiful hat. My favour ite person to have made for was actually Julia Bradbury, from Countryffiile, who’s from Shefffiield or iginally. A few years ago she was th he face for Chatsworth Countrry Fair so she bought a bespoke fedora that I made for her and also a ready-to-wear Champagne and Muddy Boots hat. I have a photo of her wear ing it next to the Duke! She was probably one of my favour ite people to work for, she was so lovely and wore it really well, she looked fantastiic. Who else have you worked with?
Locally, Kelly Clarke, a Shefffiield-based fashion designer, created made-tomeasure bespoke pieces and we’ve done fashion shows together; she’s also made
ng that I’ve styled with my hats. Haggas is a ffiine artist who started ntiing her work on beautiful silk carves and this yeear I collaborated to stock the scarf and use th hem on my hats, it was great to br ing those different elements together. hat is the typical making process?
The bespoke Claire Simpson Millinery items are all handmade using traditional he wooden hat blocks. I pull and stretch th mater ial over th he block and hand stitch it, it’s much more tiime consuming making them couture. It can take me anything between a couple of days for a small piece th hrough to bigger more technical pieces that take two weeks to over a month, it all depends on size and intrr icacy. What inspires your hat designs?
It sounds really random but it can be anything, I will be walking around a super market or watching a ffiilm and an idea just pops into my head. Sometiimes I might just be playing with h th he fabr ic and twisting things until I th tw hink ‘oh I like
Julia Bradbury at Chatsworth Country Fair and (right) with the Duke of Devonshire
that’. When I’m making a hat to a particular outffiit, the outfffiit can sometimes inspire the hat. If the outffiits very loud and colourful, you don’t want a huge hat th hat’s also got lot going on; on the ffllip side if you have a classic tailored knee-length h dress you can get away with something more ffllamboyant on your head. Because I live in the countrryside I get a lot on inspiration from my sur roundings, especially for the fedoras I make. In the garden we have had for a couple years now, a resident pheasant who ffiights off the other pheasants and leaves feathers behind. I collect those, alongside the beautiful landscapes around me which often inspire colour combinations. Will you continue millinery?
Yes! I love millinery and love anything to do with h fashion. I also appreciate that I can work from the countryside and don’t have to be running around in a fashion house in London or New York; I get a peaceful family life but also fulffiil my passion for fashion. Oh god that sounds really cor ny!
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Doing all the leg work MAKING SURE THE HORSES GET OFF ON THE RIGHT FOOT IS THE FARRIER. WE SPOKE TO STUART SHEPHERD ABOUT HIS SPECIALIST CAREER CHOICE AND WHY THERE’S MORE TO FARRIERY THAN HOOVES AND SHOES.
he Dodson & Hor rell Chatsworth Inter national Horse Tr ials retur n for the ffiirst time in three years this month. Thousands of people are expected to converge on the 105-acre Chatsworth Estate, owned by the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire, for a weekend of equestr ian excellence. But whilst you may marvel at the majesty of the horses on display, spare a thought for those working hard behind the scenes to make sure the animals are in the best possible condition. One of the key roles in a horse’s welfare is the far r ier, who looks after all aspects of hoof care. A qualiffiied far r ier will have detailed knowledge of anatomy and physiology of the horse’s legs and hooves, combined with sk kiilled metal working, allowing them to tr im and balance horse’s feet as well as make and ffiit shoes for each individual horse. A far r ier also deals with injured or diseased hooves and will often work to provide remedial care working closely with vets and other equine professionals.
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Stuart Shepherd grew up on a far m and always wanted to work with animals but wasn’t interested in the far ming aspect. Far r iery proved to be the perfect compromise. Here he tells us about far r iery, what it involves and the role it plays in a horse’s welfare. What is a farrier?
A far r ier is a qualiffiied person who specialises in equine foot care. How did you become one?
Growing up on a far m I used to watch my family’s far r ier come to shoe the horses. One day after I had helped sort out the horses ready for him to shoe, he offered to take me with him for some work exper ience. I have always enjoyed working outside and I ffiind it very satisfying being able to care for the animals.
far ming. Far r iery was a good compromise. I could still work outside and with animals but it is very different to far ming. How long have you been in the job?
I have worked as a qualiffiied far r ier for 18 years but including my training I have been in the trade for 24 years. What education or skills are needed to become a farrier?
A minimum of ffiive GCSEs grades A-C (or moder n equivalent), three of which must be Science, Maths and English. A four and a half year apprenticeship must then be completed, dur ing which both wr itten and practical examinations are taken. Once qualiffiied you must practice under the rules and regulations of the Far r ier’s Registration Council.
Did you always want to be a farrier?
Is there a common misconception people have about what you do?
Yes and no! I k kn new I wanted to work with animals but I wasn’t interested in
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have found is that people don’t realise how much training is involved. Not just in how to physically make and ffiit shoes on a horse, but also the amount of studying involved to lear n and understand the anatomy and physiology of horses lower limbs. To properly look after a horse’s feet you must understand how th hey work and the causes and treatments for many different complaints.
challenging especially if th he horse is new to being shod. How many horses do you work on in a week?
It var ies but on average 16-20 per week. Do you work mainly locally?
Yes, I cover most of Shefffiield and parts of the Peak Distrr ict. What’s been a career highlight for you?
What’s the best part of your job?
Helping a lame horse to become sound again. It is very rewarding to assist a horse who is suffer ing to become pain free again. Anything you dislike?
Shoeing in the rain! What’s the most challenging thing?
It is very physically demanding. Horses are big and some lean on yo ou while you are working, others pull and just picking up th heir feet can sometimes be
I am lucky to have great customers, some of whom I have worked with since the beginning of my career. Working with people who share my passion for equine care makes my job enjoyable. I have built great relationships with h both my customers and th he horses over the yeears. In particular, working with a horse recover ing from a ser ious accident was a career highlight, lots of time and different techniques ensured that a horse that was unlikely to have much of a future was able to get back into work and be back to being healthy and happy.
Have you worked on any racehorses?
Yes, but I only used to do amateur racehorses (point to point). How do you deal with high pressure situations?
Calmly and meth hodically. Animals pick up on stress and anxiety so it is important to stay relaxed. What advice would you give someone looking to do this job?
Find a far r ier to give you some work exper ience. It is best to choose an approved training far r ier (ATF) as whilst any far r ier can give you work exper ience, only an ATF can offer apprenticeships. Before you decide to do this job and undertake the training yo ou need to be sure it is what you want to do. It is not just a job, it’s more like a way of life and it is very physically demanding! To ffiind out more, call 07796 676825, email stuart_far r ier@hotmail.com or ffiind Stuart on Facebook – S.A. Shepherd Far r ier Ltd. www.sheffieldvibe.com 43
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FEATURE F EATURE
A Nig gh ht Under the Rainbow at Chatsworrtth House Webster Chesterfield Royal Charity Mascot
CHESTERFIELD ROYAL CHARITY APPEAL FOR £2MILLION HEALTH AND WELLBEING HUB ON HOSPITAL SITE. hesterffiield Royal Char ity hosted a very special evening of fundraising at Chatsworth h House for a proposed £2million Health and Wellbeing Hub – it’s most ambitious campaign to date. Labelled ‘A Night Under the Rainbow’, the themed event provided a unique opportunity to ffiind out more about the char ity and the appeal. The brand-new Hub, which would be based on the hospital site, would be the ffiirst of its kind. Offer ing all working at the hospital from porters to radiologists, physiotherapists to cooks, ffiinancial accountants to receptiionists, a real haven to actively look after their health h and wellbeing supporting them to care for the people of Chesterffiield. The event saw the Duke of Devonshire welcoming guests in the Painted Hall alongside the char ity, including the giant ‘Webster’ duck mascot – one of the most grand and prestiigious venues in the countrry. Key businesses and organisations were invited to offer th heir support to the scheme. Ken Godber, Char ity Director, said: “At Chesterffiield Royaal Char ity, we wanted to give something back – to ‘care for the carers’ – and that’s why we appealed for local people to support us to raise th he funds for the Hub. “We are so grateful to Chatsworth House and th he Duke of Devonshire for offer ing the Painted Hall for th he occasion. We believe this was a truly magical evening – with champagne and canapes as well as speeches from the Duke and a ser ies of colleagues who
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talked about th he great work the hospital contiinues to do, despite the ongoing challenges from Covid.” There are more than 4,500 members of staff at the hospital, who will be able to use the Hub and its services, which could include counselling rooms and complimentary th herapies as well as talking therapies and areas for group and individual reffllections after traumatic incidents, like those seen dur ing the pandemic. There is a proposed gym and multi-use games area too. Ken added: “We want to ensure that everybody at the hospital will beneffiit from th he Hub and we need everybody in the community to be involved – this isn’t just about businesses or community groups coming to Chatsworth h. We need everybody to get behind us and held raise the vital funds to make th his a reality.” Local businesses can support the appeal by becoming members of
the Cor porate Champions Club – where tailor-made packages of support can offer businesses and large organisations a direct link to th he Char ity and ensure they are recognised for their ongoing commitment. The Health and Wellbeing Hub already has a number of high-proffiile partners: As a ffllagship project, NHS Char ities Together has committed £250,000, Shefffiield Hallam University will undertake research and disseminate ffiindings and Westffiield Health further contrr ibuted £250,000, understanding the importance of such a facility and having built a reputation working with NATO, Shell and Daimler to support th heir staff. Chesterf ield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Tel: 01246 277 271 www.chesterf ieldroyal.nhs.uk
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IIN N BRIEF BRIEF
Jen Lowthrop, Julia Bradbury and Sarah Slowther
Jen Lowthrop with Kelvin and Elizabeth Fletcher
Julia Bradbury leads 70th anniversary celebrations TV presenter Julia Bradbury led a celebration to mark the Peak Distr ict’s 70th anniversary as the UK’s ffiirst national park. The event was organised by the Peak Distr ict Natiional Park Foundation to mark the milestone anniversary and to thank individuals, businesses and organisations for their help raising vital funds for conservation and engagement projects. The celebration was held in the newly restored ballroom at the Buxton Crescent Hotel and Spa and highlighted the work and ambition of th he Foundatiion, the Peak Distr ict National
Earl and Countess of Burlington with Jen Lowthrop
Park’s offfiicial char ity. Guests included donors, funders, supporters, fundraisers, businesses – including the Foundation’s Peak Partners – and ambassadors, including the Earl and Countess of Burlington and Kelvin and Elizabeth Fletcher of TV reality far ming ser ies Kelvin’s Big Far ming Adventure. Projects funded by the Foundation were also represented.
Since its launch in 2019, the Foundation has raised nearly £225,000 for conservation and nature connection. The celebration event also marked the launch of th he Foundation’s new campaign - Connect Recover Thr ive which aims to raise £500,000 to invest in nature recovery across the Natiional Park for planet, people and wildlife. Images courtesy Tom Marshall
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Crystal Peaks sponsors St Luke’s Hospice 50th anniversary raffle Crystal Peaks shopping centre is the sponsor of the St Luke’s Hospice 50th anniversary rafffle le. The raffffflle, which is open to play now and will be drawn on May 25, has a top pr ize of £2,022, a second pr ize of £1,000 and third of fourth pr izes of £500 and £250. Tickets cost £1 and are available from all St Luke’s shops and via the St Luke’s Hospice website at www.stlukeslotteryshefffiield.org.uk/raffflle “We are delighted that Crystal Peaks has once again chosen to give us their support,” said St Luke’s Product Development Manager Emma Bar nett. “In this our 50th anniversary yeear, there is a greater need than ever before for the support that will safeguard our services for the next 50 years and beyond, ensur ing that future generation will be able to access the levels of expert care for which St Luke’s is so well known. Every ticket purchased will make a real difffference to the lives of all our patients and their families both now and in the future.” 48 www.sheffieldvibe.com
Blenheim Park Estates and Blenheim Park Developments have partnered with Shefffiield S6 Foodbank to help ensure that everybody in the city has enough food to eat. The Shefffiield-based estate agents and developers will be supporting the work of Shefffiield S6 Foodbank in tackling food poverty by fundraising; hosting food donation dr ives; including the foodbank in their promotional mater ials to clients; and making a signiffiicant monthly cash donation to enable the foodbank to bulk-buy items most in need. S6 Foodbank launched their new year-long fundraising campaign on 1 Apr il 2022, with an ambitious target of raising £150,000. The campaign aims to enable the char ity to continue to support around 1,200 people each week from across the city with h emergency food parcels. Cash donatiions to support Shefffiield S6 Foodbank can be made via the dedicated fundraising page http ps://justgiving.com/campaign/nobodygoeswithout. The S6 Foodbank team and volunteers will be organising fun events across the yeear to inspire people to get involved. People can stay up to date by following on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, at @s6foodbank, searching the hashtag #NobodyGoesWithout, or by visiting the S6 Foodbank website at https://shefffiields6.foodbank.org.uk/
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The Diary ■ THEATRE ■ MUSIC ■ COMEDY ■ EVENTS ■ EXHIBITIONS ■ FILM ■ FURTHER AFIELD…
T Theatre heatre Catch Me If You Can Pomegranate Theatre / 3 May chesterfieldtheatres.co.uk To what lengths is a person prepared to go? When Inspector Levine is called to a house in the remote Catskill mountains to investigate tth he disappearance of newly mar r ied Elizabeth Corban, the plot reveals more twists th han a corkscrew. Star r ing Hollywood favour ites Dallas legend Patr ick Duffy and Linda Purl, alongside Gray O’Br ie and a leading cast, in this exciting new production of th he classic Broadway thr iller.
M Music usic RUSH – A Journey 4 May / The Winding W Whheel chesterfieldtheatres.co.uk Join the retelling of history with ha mixture of music, dance, singing and celebration of culture. Nar rated by comedian John Simmit, lear n the story of Reggae music and how it took th he world by stor m. Get ready to dance to Desmond Dekker, Bob Marley, Lord Kitchener, Millie Small and many more. Brought to you at The Winding Wheel, be sure no to miss this creative production excited to get you dancing.
Steeleye Span 6 May / The Winding W Whheel chesterfieldtheatres.co.uk Fifty years on and Steeleyee Span are sounding better than ever; led by th he iconic Maddy Pr ior, with a line-up featur ing some of th he most skilled he UK music scene. musicians on th Launching one of the most endur ing stor ies in th he folk world and beyond, the group are excited to contiinue prefor ming and celebrate ffiive decades of success.
Events E vents Rail A Alle Festival 19-21 May / Bar roow w Hill Roundhouse / www.railalefestival.com Back again for another exciting festival, the Rail Ale team are lining up three days off fantastic entertainment. Enjoy over 350 real ales from around the country many brewed locally, a great range of ciders and craft beers and a ffiizzy Prosecco & Wine bar. Music lovers can gath her around the marquee or mainstage and the Street Food Court will be loaded with h everything from pork pies to noodles.
The Village Screen at Peak Cavern 1-15 May / Peak Caver n / www.thevillagescreen.com Creating truly unique events that combine amazing ffiilms, stunning locations, great props and entertainment, The Village screen have moved location to Peak Caver n! Experts in atmosphere they and have sourced hidden gems for venues and are redeffiining cinema. In May there’s a great collection of classic showings: Back to the Future, Pulp Fictiion The Lost Boys, The Rocky Hor ror picture Show, Dune, Shutter Island, The Pr incess Br ide, Alien and The Goonies.
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Sindhu Vee – Alphabet
Satellite: Royal Ballet – Swan Lake
22 May Pomegranate Theatre chesterfieldtheatres.co.uk Eagerly anticipated, Sindhu Vee’s brand-new show is here; brought to the Pomegranate Theatrre, enjoy her outspoken, frank and hilar ious stand up. As seen on Live At The Apollo, QI, Have I Got News For You, Sex Education and many many more. Vee’s ready to joke about the hair we want, the fr iends we have, and living the vast difference between virus and viral.
29 May / Pomegranate Theatre chesterfieldthheatrres.co.uk Proudly party of the Pomegranate Theatrre’s cinema programme, The Royaal Ballet’s Swan Lake retur ns to the stage and screen. Perfor med at the Royal Opera House stage after its postponed revival, expect glitter ing designs, an ir resistible mix of mystery and passion, exceptional choreography and much more. Don’t miss the spectacular perfor mance, a perfect reimagining of Mar ius Petipa and Lev Ivanov’s tower ing master piece by Liam Scarlett. www.sheffieldvibe.com 49
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MOTORING M OTORING
POLESTAR’S EVOLVING DESIGN LANGUAGE CAN BE ADAPTED TO DIFFERENT BODY STYLES, WRITES RICHARD ABBEY.
Sport and sustainability Polestar, th he pure play electr ic perfor mance car brand, has revealed a new concept car that redeffiines sports roadsters for the electrr ic age. Named Polestar O2, the hard-top convertible is Polestar’s vision of open-top perfor mance and a th hr illing dr iving exper ience – with all the beneffiits of electr ic mobility. The look of Polestar O2 shows how Polestar’s evolving design language can be adapted to different body styles with a strong family resemblance. The low and wide body with h an assertive stance, compact 2+2 cabin design, minimal overhangs and a long wheelbase, embody classic sports car proportiions but with a clearly moder n, electr ic feel. In Polestar O2, recycled polyester is the sole mater ial used for all the soft components of the inter ior: foam, adhesive, 3D knit ffiibres and non-woven lamination. This simpliffiies recycling and is a signiffiicant step towards greater circular ity, while also reducing weight and waste. Polestar sustainability teams believe that mater ials should be recycled, not downcycled. In Polestar O2, they have integrated a new method of controlling recycled content and improving circular ity of metal components. Different grades of aluminium are used throughout the chassis to help deliver a thr illing dr iving exper ience.
Striking back Strr iking looks, exceptional handling and classical rear-wheel dr ive will leave potentiial customers of the new BMW 2 Ser ies Coupé in no doubt that this is a car to excite and inspire. The new generatiion of the ttw wo-door model incor porates the new BMW design language to highlight a fresh, youthful feel with h metiiculously engineered and perfectlly balanced dr iving attr ibutes. Reafffiir ming its sector-leading status, the BMW 2 Ser ies Coupé boasts rearwheel dr ive, a six-cylinder in-line engine option and new equipment features that combine to underscore its standout sporting character istiics. The BMW 2 Ser ies Coupé is pr iced from £34,980 OTR. 50 www.sheffieldvibe.com
Catch the buzz Volkswagen has unveiled the new ID. Buzz and ID. Buzz Cargo1, Europe’s ffiiirrst allelecttrric bus and transporter range. Buzz comes with the latest ID. software and sets new standards in its segment with the latest systems and functions for safety, comfort and charging. As is the case for all the models in Volkswagen Passenger Car’s ID. family, th he ID. Buzz, which is built by Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles in Hannover, is also based in engineer ing ter ms on the Group’s Modular Electr ic Dr ive Kit (MEB). The world‘s ffiirst scalable mass production platffor m for all-electr ic cars provides th he cross-brand basis for all sorts of different models and segments. Its architecture allows for an her development of software and technology, which not only evolutionary furth beneffiits new models such as the ID. Buzz, but also models that have already been he-air updates. delivered, by means of over-th ‘Plug & Charge’ technology will enable the ID. Buzz to be easily charged while out and about with h up to 170 kW.
Bold and pure Vauxhall’s new Grandland has been comprehensively reffiined with a focus on the areas of most value to the customer. This trranslates to being more desirable through new ‘Bold and Pure’ exter ior design and a more relaxing dr ive with class-leading levels of comfort and convenience (e.g. ‘AGR’-approved seating, heated steer ing wheel, screen and seating). Safety has been improved witth h segment-leading ADAS and tech equipment (Night Vision, IntelliLux LED Pixel Matr ix lighting, Highway Integrated Assist) and the car is also easier to use, thanks to PurePanel ttw win-screens, wireless smartphone charging, keylless entry, Advanced Park Assist (self-parking), 360 panoramic parking camera and large luggage volume. The new Grandland is also better value th hanks to a new simpliffiied range strructure, realigned pr icing, enhanced residual values and Total Cost of Ownership par ity on Plug-in HYBRID-e models versus petrol or ICE models.
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