Southside April 2018

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Southside THE QUALITY MAGAZINE FOR CHESTERFIELD, DRONFIELD & SOUTH SHEFFIELD

Green fingers Get busy in the garden

Southside Restaurant Awards Searching for the region’s best

Get your house in order

Great ideas for the home

SPRING IS IN THE AIR The perfect season for weddings

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CONTENTS

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Give your home a rustic look – with a twist

10 Fashion

Freshen up your look with the help of these local boutiques

13 Beauty

21 Eating Out

We dine at the Peacock at Cutthorpe

23 Young Chef of the Year

New to the world of vegan beauty? Find your new beauty heroes with our round-up of the best vegan products around

Do you know a young chef destined for the top? We’re on the look-out for catering’s next bright young thing and will be hosting a showroom showdown at My Fathers Heart

14 Plan for perfection

25 Spicing up a small space

Hannah Sanders has some fantastic ideas for spring weddings

Who says size matters? When it comes to your garden, you don’t need room to impress

17 Strictly come dining!

31 The Home Front

There’s a new look to the 2018 Southside & Westside Restaurant & Bar Awards – and we need your help

18 Love on the run

Can’t wait to get married? Here’s how to get hitched in a hurry

Spring is the perfect time to give your home a makeover. From fireplaces to flooring, you’ll find everything you need at these local businesses

34 Home & Garden

36 Green dream

Hannah Sanders meets a family realising their ambition to build the most eco-friendly home in Sheffield

39 Southside Heroes

Nick gave up alcohol for a whole year to raise money for a charity which provides the disabled with support dogs

49 Motoring

It’s all about bold statements as major manufacturers unveil their latest offerings

50 Chesterfield Champions

The retail, business and housing offering in Chesterfield are all continuing to grow, writes Peter Swallow, Chair of Destination Chesterfield

Country chic has been given a modern twist

For all advertising enquiries please call 0114 250 6300 or contact: Sally-Anne Sharp: sallyanne.sharp@rmcmedia.co.uk MANAGING EDITOR Chris Wilson EDITORIAL Phoebe Seymour, Rachel Martin, Hannah Sanders DIGITAL REPORTER Ashley Birch CHIEF SUB-EDITOR Richard Abbey SUB-EDITOR Richard Smith STUDIO MANAGER Chris Brierley DESIGN Dan Wray, Steve Levers, Charles Bradshaw OPERATIONS DIRECTOR Jillion Wood PUBLISHING MANAGER Sally-Anne Sharp DIGITAL COMMERCIAL MANAGER Melanie Jackson DISTRIBUTION MANAGER Chris Clayton ACCOUNTS Paul Barrett, Kelly Mann Published by: RMC MEDIA, 6 Broadfield Court, Broadfield Business Park, Sheffield, S8 0XF Tel: 0114 250 6300. Email: southside@rmcmedia.co.uk. Website: www.southsidemagazine.co.uk Not connected with any other company or group. Printed by Buxton Press, Buxton, Derbyshire. www.buxtonpress.com The publisher takes no responsibility whatsoever for the safe keeping or return of unsolicited manuscripts, photographs or other material. Any submitted material should be accompanied by an SAE. All material is the copyright of the RMC Media and is not to be reproduced without permission. The placing of an order for the insertion of an advertisement in this publication shall amount to an acceptance of our terms and conditions, copies of which are available on request.

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WEDDINGS

Plan for perfection HANNAH SANDERS HAS SOME FANTASTIC IDEAS FOR SPRING WEDDINGS. ou’ve found the perfect partner, squealed an excited yes and popped more than a few champagne corks to celebrate. With spring just around the corner, now is the perfect time to start planning your dream wedding.

Often described as one of the most romantic seasons, it boasts feelings of rebirth, growth and excitement in a way that that no other season does. It’s the perfect time to say goodbye to the chills of winter and welcome clear skies and wonderful smells of flowers in bloom.

So, if you’ve always wanted to have a spring wedding, here are some ideas to help you create the perfect day.

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Venue The venue is one of the most important aspects of your big day, so it’s key to take your time and choose the place that is right for you both.

The warmer weather opens more doors, meaning you can make full use of the outdoors. Visit castles and stately homes which with their stunning gardens will be an ideal setting for an unforgettable wedding.

If you want something more traditional, choose your local church for the ceremony followed by a reception at a favourite hotel or, if you want to embrace the open air opt a barn or even rent a field, fill it with marquees and dance the night away in the great outdoors.

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Cake A showstopper wedding cake is a must and a spring wedding means you can make full use of pastel icing and spring flowers.

Pick a wedding cake that summons the taste of spring with in-season berries and fruit. Instead of a buttercream filling, consider a fresh strawberry puree filling or even a lemon cake with blackberry filling.

Keep the outside simple by decorating it with a waterfall of seasonal blooms and a silhouette cake topper.

If you have your heart set on a chocolate cake, but still want it to reflect the season choose the popular ‘naked cakes’ and fill it with a chocolate cherry ganache.

In keeping with pastel colours, why not create an ombre three-tier cake? Use blues, pinks or purples and decorate with a ‘tied the knot’ topper.

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anywhere, so if you are wanting something low key or close to home, why not have it in your own back garden? Decorate it with a heap of fairy lights, put on a buffet and fill it with bright flowers.

Favours Give out seed packages as favours, so your guests can take one and watch love grow. Alternatively fill small glass bottles with loose leaf teas, so your guests can take home the taste of spring. Why not create mini birds’ nests full of mini-eggs, offer up mini boxes full of strawberry and toffee popcorn or simply have a pick ‘n’ mix stand so they can help themselves to childhood favourites.

Colour schemes Orchid is a soft, romantic shade that works well with almost any other colour. Pair it with a deep hunter green to add the perfect contrast.

For something sleeker opt for a silver theme and add a splash of sweet melon orange to brighten up the venue.

Throw in strands of bulb lights, florals and greenery along with copper and metallic accents to bring the venue to chic perfection.

Why not try a warm light brown with creamy rose and light dusty blue? This airy palette creates a soothing and comforting feel and makes merging vintage with modern easy.

Décor Decorations set the tone for the entire day, so you need to be sure that you love the décor at both the ceremony and reception.

Spring is synonymous with rebirth and growth so DIY watering cans are an ideal decoration. Simply fill them with water, adding a selection of colourful flowers - you can even paint them to match your décor.

Make potted table numbers with succulents. These blend well with almost any centrepiece and you can plant them weeks in advance.

Enjoying fresh fruit is a treat in the spring, so bring that feeling to your wedding by setting up a farmer’s market fruit stand. Pick up different types of crates, add chalkboard signs and a pretty hand lettered sign to let your guests know they can help themselves.

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Bridesmaids and groomsmen To make your groomsmen stand out from the crowd, have each one wear a different shade of pastel with a different brightly coloured flower in the jacket.

For the bridesmaid dresses, choose wrap dresses in dusty blues, light pinks, greens or even yellows. Pair them with bright tulip bouquets, vintage parasols and floral headdresses.

Bride and groom wear For the bride the world really is your oyster when it comes to outfit choice. Go for an open-back or off the shoulder lace or embellished dress to truly embrace the season.

You could even add a dash of colour with embroidered flowers or a pastel cardigan.

Opt for a fifties-style fit or a flare dress and pair it with a white denim jacket for a touch of true vintage styling. For a more traditional look, pair your dress with a cape or caplet to add a touch of elegance.

When it comes to the groom’s attire, it’s important for him to look stylish while still being comfortable. Grey is a more rustic alternative to the traditional black for spring.

And as the weather warms up, they can always skip the jacket but keep the look smart by adding waistcoats and flat caps. If you are wanting a more classic appearance, then introduce some spring colour through the tie and pocket chief for a timeless and elegant look.

WEDDING PLANNING TIPS: * Be practical when it comes to looking at wedding venues for your reception * Go to wedding fairs, they are a great source of inspiration * Go seasonal and go bold with colours * Be prepared for any weather by having brollies and wellies on hand just in case * Always allow extra time for travel * Choose a versatile venue

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SOUTHSIDE RESTAURANT & BAR AWARDS

Strictly come dining!

THERE’S A NEW LOOK TO THE 2018 SOUTHSIDE & WESTSIDE RESTAURANT & BAR AWARDS – AND WE NEED YOUR HELP.

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he search is on for the finest dining and drinking establishments across Sheffield and North Derbyshire, as we launch the 2018 Southside & Westside Restaurant and Bar Awards.

This year’s event is bigger and better than ever with an additional focus on the region’s blossoming drinking scene, and new categories to encompass the welcome recent explosion of micro-pubs and wine bars.

We are also looking for a much greater involvement from Southside readers, as we ask them to help us make the big decisions in all the major categories.

As in previous years we’ll be revealing all the winners at Baldwins Omega. It will be the end of an era for this legendary Sheffield banqueting venue which closes for the final time a few weeks after our awards dinner on Monday 4 June.

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service will be as high as ever and before we search for a new venue for next year’s event we’re determined to make this last farewell at Baldwins our biggest and best awards dinner yet.

Last year’s big winners were The Samuel Fox Country Inn who scooped two prizes on the night – Best Contemporary Restaurant and the coveted Restaurant of the Year.

Now the search is on again to find the venues that have truly excelled in the art of delivering delicious food and beverages in a superlative setting.

All our recent award winners have been superb, so expectations are high.

Here’s a reminder to all restaurant, hotel, café and pub owners: to make sure your establishment is under consideration for the big prizes in 2018, contact Southside publishing manager Sally-Anne Sharp: sally-anne.sharp@rmcmedia.co.uk.

JOIN OUR JUDGING PANEL

Southside readers… get involved We want you to join us in making sure our final verdict is a true reflection of what paying customers across the region really think.

Southside’s team of reviewers will be out and about, checking out established and new venues, and searching for the best the region has to offer.

We will bring our own opinions to bear of course, but we also know Southside readers are a discerning bunch who travel the region to experience the best restaurants, bistros, pubs and wine bars.

That’s why for 2018 we are changing our judging criteria, to give our readers a bigger say. After we have done the rounds of the

region’s finest eateries we’ll be publishing our shortlist of the best venues in all categories, from best contemporary restaurant to best pub.

Once the shortlists are revealed, we’ll be asking our readers to have their say on the best in each category. We’ll add up the reader votes, put them with our judges’ own views and come up with the best of the best.

Sounds a bit like how the voting works on Strictly Come Dancing, doesn’t it? OK, this is Southside’s version of Strictly Come Dining!

That comes later in the year… we’ll be publishing our shortlists and telling our readers how they can get involved in the June issue of Southside.

We also want to give Southside readers a voice on the independent judging panel that decides the ultimate prize – the Restaurant of the Year.

The search is on to find one reader to join with our other judges, all chosen for their knowledge of food and their passion for dining out on the Southside scene, to eat together at the three venues that are shortlisted for Restaurant of the Year.

You can leave your credit cards at home; all we want is your opinions. And you will need to clear your diary for a few dates later this year when we bring the judges together to dine out and make their choices.

Does this opportunity tickle your tastebuds? To apply for a place on our judging panel, please email the editor, Chris Wilson, at chris.wilson@rmcmedia.co.uk and tell him in no more than 150 words what qualities you think the judges should be looking out for in the search for Southside & Westside’s Restaurant of the Year.

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WEDDINGS

CAN’T WAIT TO GET MARRIED? HERE’S HOW TO GET HITCHED IN A HURRY. BY PHOEBE SEYMOUR

LOVE ON THE RUN here’s something dangerous and decadent about the very concept of getting married in a hurry. What’s the rush and why the secrecy? Is there a jilted fiancé in the background wondering what on earth just happened, or a disapproving father brandishing a shotgun?

The real reason may be slightly less exciting. Perhaps you don’t want the fuss of a grand-scale wedding that takes a year to plan and another ten to pay for, or you just like the idea of a spurof-the moment romantic gesture.

Whatever the reason, if you want to ditch all the stress, expense and logistics involved in a major production, there are simpler and cheaper alternatives.

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The basics So, how quickly can you get married? For most marriages or civil partnerships you need to give at least 28 days’ notice at your local registry office. This must include details of where you intend to get married or form a civil partnership.reg You may also need to give notice here if you plan to marry or form a civil partnership abroad. Ask the overseas authority if you’ll need a ‘certificate of no impediment’.

If you want to get married in a Jewish, Quaker, non-Anglican Christian or another religious ceremony, you are again, required to give your registry office at least 28 days’ notice. However, if you get married in an Anglican church, the rules are different again.

You don’t usually need to give notice with the registry office if you’re getting married in an Anglican church in England or Wales and both you and your partner are British citizens or from the European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland. Officials performing Anglican marriages will register your marriage.

To be legally married, costs start at around £120. That covers fees for the notice of marriage and a brief registry office service on a weekday. Start by making an appointment with your registry office.

To find out more about what you need to do to get married in the UK, visit www.gov.uk/marriages-civil-partnerships.

The extras There’s nothing to say that you have to have a white dress, but if you have your heart set on one, book your boutique appointments as soon as possible and be as decisive as you can. Take into account that if you do need your dress altering, this can take at least a few weeks through the boutique. Otherwise, consider taking your dress to an external alteration service, which should be much quicker.

If you really want to keep things small and simple, consider having your reception in the function room of your favourite bar, or better still, have a gathering in your home (or a friend’s if theirs is bigger).

If it’s a nice day, a garden party with an awning, basic decorations such as flowers and jam-jar lanterns and tables and chairs would be ideal. Put on your own buffet and buy a simple white cake and you have yourself a reception. You may be tempted to book caterers and a band or DJ, but if you are looking for a quick, no-fuss wedding, these are extras you can do without. Other couples may decide to go without the reception and go straight from the ceremony to the honeymoon.

If you are looking for wedding reception inspiration, www.pinterest.co.uk is a good place to start.

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WEDDINGS

How I organised my perfect quickie wedding

Shauna and Dan

The location If you are looking for a local non-fuss wedding, a registry office is the obvious choice. It’s ideal if you’d like to invite your nearest and dearest, and as registry offices are based in city centres, it’s a central venue for everyone.

If you are wanting to elope by yourselves or with just a couple of witnesses, Gretna Green and Las Vegas are popular options for quickie weddings.

The beauty of these options is that they can be a wedding and honeymoon location in one. With Gretna Green being closer, you can keep your costs down when it comes to travel, and a range of packages are available – with or without a Scottish twist.

Now the classic quick wedding destination, it's so easy to marry in Las Vegas – all you need to do is show up at the Marriage Licence Bureau with your passport and the fee. Whether you want a glitzy casino wedding or a package deal from a wedding chapel, there are lots of options to choose from.

Gibraltar, St Lucia and Denmark are also fast becoming popular options due to their relaxed marriage legalities and stunning scenery.

To find out more about Gretna Green wedding packages, visit www.gretnagreen.com/weddingpackages-b6 and for more information on getting married abroad, visit www.gov.uk/marriage-abroad.

Gretna Green is a popular option for a quickie wedding

When Shauna’s finance, Dan, found out his mother was terminally ill, they decided to push their wedding forward.

In just six weeks, they managed to organise a simple, yet romantic wedding.

“We considered running off to Gretna Green or one of the prettier registry offices across the country, but ultimately we wanted to make it easier for our mums to be there,” explains Shauna.

“The Pateley Bridge Village near Knaresbrough was another option, but they were keen for us to attend church for a few weeks first. Finally, we decided on Bakewell as the beautiful scenery stole our hearts. It was also ideal for hitting the road straight to Manchester airport for our honeymoon in Paris.

“We got married on 22 September 2012 at the registry office in Bakewell's old town hall, then went down to the river to toast our marriage with six guests and a bottle of champagne.

“That night, we clinked our glasses over duck à l'orange gazing at the Eiffel tower with a pianist playing a jazz version of Always a Woman by Billy Joel. It just so happened to be our song!

“Sadly, Dan’s mum died 10 days before the wedding.

It was such a meaningful and emotional wedding day. There were a few tears, but it was a stunningly sunny day and one of the happiest of my life

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EATING OUT

Classic flavours THE PEACOCK INN AT CUTTHORPE IS THE PERFECT PLACE FOR THE QUINTESSENTIAL SUNDAY LUNCH, WRITES CHRIS WILSON. t was one of those deceptively pretty winter days, and under a brilliant, blue cloudless sky the Peacock Inn at Cutthorpe was wearing its Sunday best. It was enough to tempt a few hardy souls to take their pints and wine glasses outside into the immaculately tidy beer garden... but mostly they admitted defeat after a few minutes and came in for a warm.

It’ll be a few more weeks before we’re ready for that kind of thing. Those who stayed the course seemed to be proving a point rather than actually enjoying themselves.

Man’s best friend knew better. This is one of the nicest dog-friendly pubs I’ve encountered and a quartet of posh pedigree pooches found a warm patch of carpet to curl up on in the bar, casting languid but sharp eyes around the room, searching for friendly (or careless) crisp-munchers.

If you’re looking for a cosy country pub to read the papers after a brisk walk (with or without canine companion) this is the place, with Linacre Reservoirs within easy strolling distance.

But the real meat of the matter on this particular day was the classic Sunday roast - a meal that has become an occasional treat for me rather than a weekly mainstay, since her indoors swore off meat and I agreed to remove temptation from the home and restrict my carnivore habits to restaurants.

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wafer thin slices of overcooked grey meat, watery gravy, soggy overcooked veg... you know the score. We aren’t exactly spoilt for choice when it comes to ‘proper’ Sunday lunch venues.

But The Peacock, which has quite an extensive food menu from Monday to Saturday, narrows down the choices on Sunday and concentrates on getting the essentials just right. There were three roasts on this occasion – beef, lamb and roast pork loin – all £13.95 served with Yorkshire puddings and green vegetables.

I chose the roast pork loin (those magic words ‘with crackling’ spoke to my soul) and was rewarded with a truly wonderful hunk of moist, fragrant, tender pork, served on the bone, with crunchy roast potatoes, a giant Yorkshire pudding and a good selection of roasted and steamed vegetables that were definitely not soggy. Oh, and a nice chunk of chunky crackling on the side. This is what Sunday lunch should be all about.

I wondered whether those veggie principles might be tested to breaking point but no, a main course of butternut squash risotto with parmesan and pine nuts (£12.95) was ordered and pronounced very fine, well-seasoned with the rice served at its al dente peak.

Our meal had begun with two very well received starters – a rich and smooth duck liver parfait served with necessarily sharp chutney and croutes(£5) and a wonderfully aromatic beetroot soup (£5), pleasingly

spiked with crumbly goats cheese.

As well as having a good selection of handpulled ales, The Peacock has a strong wine list including some excellent choices by the glass.

A small glass of gooseberry-fresh Camino Sauvignon Blanc (£3.90) cut through the richness of the pate and a large glass of Percheron Shiraz (£6.05) was bursting with dark berry flavours and a hint of pepper.

We ended on a high note with two contrasting desserts. Sticky toffee pudding, with toffee sauce and ice cream (£5) was classic old-school comfort food while Turkish delight panna cotta (£5) was a true delicacy, with gentle hints of rose flavours and a very nice wobble.

If your perfect Sunday demands a classic Sunday lunch, spread your wings and head for the Peacock Inn. Peacock Inn School Hill, Main Road, Cutthorpe S42 7AS Tel: 01246 563 669 www.thepeacockcutthorpe.co.uk

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YOUNG CHEF OF THE YEAR

Last year’s judges (L-R): Mick Burke, Natasha Holland, Stefan Rose and John Murphy

Bright young things IF YOU HAVEN’T ENTERED OUR YOUNG CHEF OF THE YEAR COMPETITION YET, NOW IS THE TIME TO ACT... here’s still time for the region’s best young chefs to be entered in our competition to find the culinary stars of tomorrow.

Southside, our sister magazine Westside and My Fathers Heart are joining forces to stage a fantastic competition to find the Young Chef of the Year 2018.

We’re asking head chefs and restaurateurs to tell us about any bright sparks working in their kitchens, who they think are shaping up to be outstanding chefs of the future.

Entries have already started coming in and there’s still time but hurry... the closing date is Monday 23 April.

Our competition is open to anyone working in restaurants in the Sheffield and North Derbyshire region, and all entries must be under the age of 25 on 1 June 2018.

Four finalists will be invited to join us for a MasterChef-style cooking competition in the state-of-the-art kitchens at My Fathers Heart on Saturday 12 May. They will be asked to cook their signature main course, which will be judged by a panel of culinary experts led

by Mick Burke, who spent 37 years teaching thousands of students the fine art of cooking in his role as senior chef lecturer at Sheffield College.

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has been invited to take part in the 2019 Sheffield Food Festival’s popular ‘Ready, Steady, Cook’ competition.

My Fathers Heart, designers and makers of the region’s finest bespoke, handmade kitchens, bedrooms and furniture, regularly host glamorous events in their award-winning showroom. It proved to be the perfect venue for last year’s Young Chef of the Year event.

The Southside/Westside/My Fathers Heart Young Chef of the Year competition is a great opportunity to shine a light on the next generation of kitchen superstars.

We’re looking forward to seeing what the best young talent out there has to offer, and giving all four finalists, a boost by placing them in the spotlight.

The results will be announced at the Westside & Southside Bar & Restaurant Awards on Monday 5 June 2018.

So now it’s down to the head chefs and restaurateurs across the region to nominate their young kitchen stars for this prestigious event.

If you employ a bright young chef with the talent and drive to reach the top, let us know.

Dave Cockerill (Tickled Trout) was last year’s winner

YOUNG CHEF OF THE YEAR 2018 Southside and My Fathers Heart are joining forces to search for the region’s finest culinary talent.

If you’re a head chef or restaurateur now’s the chance to tell the world about the bright young stars cooking fabulous food in your kitchens.

All entries must be under 25 years of age on 1 June 2018. Closing date Monday 23 April.

To nominate your Young Chef please contact Southside managing editor Chris Wilson on chris.wilson@rmcmedia.co.uk

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GARDENS

Spicing up a small space WHO SAYS SIZE MATTERS? WHEN IT COMES TO YOUR GARDEN, YOU DON’T NEED ROOM TO IMPRESS, WRITES EMILY SMITH. ring life back into your home this spring by making the most of a small garden. With winter well behind us, there’s no excuse to keep your backyard on the back-burner – and reviving limited outdoor space doesn’t need to be a game of Tetris. Grab your shovel and dig into these tips on growing a green thumb.

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A pop of colour Through perky plant pots and cheerful furniture, a small pop of colour can go a long way for a small space. Freshening up with florals gives a brighter appearance, and doing this through pots allows hassle-free portability when you fancy a change.

Plant hangers Grow your garden upwards with hanging planters, without jeopardising precious floor space. Ceramic plant hangers, flower baskets, and tiered pots allow you to exploit all angles of your backyard, and they can even be made at home. Incorporate wooden climbers along walls for vines to spread on, for an even cosier feel.

Upcycling Rather than throwing away old wooden furniture, tempt your creative side by repurposing them outdoors. Repaint and reuse broken shelves as storage for plants, use bright chairs to add a quirky character, or even repurpose a birdbath as a plant pot. With upcycling you can make the most of what you already have, without any extra spending. www.upcycled-wonders.com/garden

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Fire pits add a striking style – and a surge of heat – to a chilly garden, all whilst having a cosy feel. Adding anything from a chiminea, barbeque, or a contemporary fire pit means the excuse of it being too cold won’t be an issue, and is perfect for an evening get together.

Implementing a water-based feature brings a calming flow to your garden with minimal effort. A bird bath, tiered fountain or cascading water piece can sit happily in any corner of your garden and take up little room, or act as a grand centrepiece.

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Houseplants Bring the houseplant bandwagon into your home by adding low-maintenance plants to empty shelves or windowsills. This feel-good décor technique will see you reap the benefits of air purification, reducing levels of dust and stabilising air temperatures. Pothos plants, English Ivy or Peace Lilies are promising picks. www.midwestliving.com/garden/container/super-easy-house-plants

Grow your own With the growing trend of health consciousness, knowing how and where your food comes from is something we’re all aware of. Growing your own herbs and spices at home – from tomatoes to lavender – allows you combine practicality with charm, all whilst eliminating the worry of where your food has come from. www.rhs.org.uk/advice/grow-your-own Southside | www.southsidemagazine.co.uk 25

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PROMOTION

THE MAGIC OF NATURE BRINGS INSIDE OUT INSPIRATION AT HARROGATE FLOWER SHOW. ind inspiration in the most ordinary places this spring as Harrogate Flower Show turns the garden inside out.

Explore a topsy-turvy world as you stroll from room to room in The GREENhouse and immerse yourself in a world where plants and flowers take over the living space to create a house infused with the magic of nature.

Can you imagine a bathroom where beautiful water lilies float serenely by as you bathe? Or a bedroom where you sink into a peaceful sleep on a real bed of aromatic herbs? Even the broom cupboard has a surprise!

Also new for 2018 are Secret Sheds, offering spring flower show visitors the opportunity to open the door to new possibilities. Designers, students and community gardening groups will join forces

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to create a surprise in each shed around the showground.

Will it be a potager in the potting shed or tulips in the tool rack – you won’t find out until you open the door!

Show garden solutions to everyday problems will be on offer in a new feature called Designed to Last. Whether it’s clay like concrete or soil that leaks moisture like a sieve, visitors will be able to see how even the most troublesome growing conditions can become a fabulous garden.

Be sure to visit the beautiful spring show gardens along The Avenue for even more inspiration from talented design and build teams across the region.

The spring show, which is staged from 2629 April 2018 at the Great Yorkshire Showground, features the UK’s biggest exhibition of floral art.

This year flower clubs will be celebrating all things Quintessentially British in their large-scale displays, while floristry students create a room with Grand Designs.

Rated Britain’s top gardening event by Which? Gardening,

Harrogate Spring Flower Show also features stunning displays by nearly 100 of the country’s top plant nurseries.

Young visitors to the show can join our fun-loving friend, Pod, in his new pop-up play patch, complete with lots of hands-on educational activities.

There is a packed programme of talks and demonstrations across four live theatres, including lively chat in the Grow! Garden Theatre, great growing advice in Shed Talk, and a menu of delicious seasonal dishes from a team of talented local chefs in the Feast!

Food Theatre.

Thousands of high-quality garden products, unique handmade crafts, lovely gifts and specialist foods all add to a truly great day out for all garden lovers.

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We've been telling anyone that will listen how great you and your staff have been - it's almost been a pleasurable experience to live in a building site for a few weeks!

The decorator finished today and the final appearance is awesome - we just need to find enough pennies for the stairs carpet and then we're done.

Special mentions to Dan, Liam, Chris, Nathaniel, Joe and finally Callum who had such consideration in designing the floor by text message! Nothing was too much trouble.”

– Rob & Sarah - Walton

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GROUP SERVICES

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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.

Tim also has many years experience in the fitting of carpets and flooring.

If you would like more information about the services available please feel free to call and discuss your individual needs.

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HOME & GARDEN

The Home Front SPRING IS THE PERFECT TIME TO GIVE YOUR HOME A MAKEOVER. FROM FIREPLACES TO FLOORING, YOU’LL FIND EVERYTHING YOU NEED AT THESE LOCAL BUSINESSES. BY HANNAH SANDERS.

DAVE STONE Dave Stone Design has been established in Chesterfield for over 26 years, originally on Sheffield Road. For the last seven years its home has been at 360 Chatsworth Road.

Dave’s design experience spans over 32 years and each project is nurtured from the initial customer visit right through to the end.

Huckleberry Willow Huckleberry Willow display a wide selection of sofas with Swedish design and quality, over 100 fabrics to choose from, a choice of feet including modular and chaise options, as well as different comfort levels.

Current offers available: up to 50 per cent off selected ex-display sofas or £20 free gift vouchers on every £100 spent in store (T&C’s apply).

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Oriental Rug Company A family-run business established in 1880, Oriental Rug Shop are direct importers and purveyors of quality handmade rugs to beautiful homes. An unrivalled selection of rugs, carpets, runners, Kilims and bags with over 8,000 pieces to choose from and to suit every budget.

Home viewing service and a professional cleaning, repairs and restoration of your rugs is also provided.In this age of technology, it is comforting to know that some of the finest things in life are still made by hand.Visit Oriental Rug Shop’s refurbished showrooms at 763 Abbeydale Road, Sheffield S7 2BG to view the new season stock from the four corners of the world.

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C Clear Glass & Glazing Services If you have been putting off repairs because of the expense, C Clear Glass & Glazing is the solution.Whether you need new rubber seals, handles, hinges, locks or replacement double glazed units, in fact any problem with your doors and windows, Chris and his team are the ones to call. So, whether you need your home fitted with new windows and doors or have problems with your existing windows or doors, contact Chris at C Clear Glass & Glazing for a free, no obligation quote. They are never usually beaten on price, and if they are, they will beat your existing quote like for like.

12-14 Southgate, Eckington, S21 4FT Shop: 01246 433433 / Mobile: 07961 524588 / Home: 0114 449 3093

Leonide Interiors Leonide Interiors offer a luxury service covering all aspects of the market place. They offer bathrooms, kitchens, tiles and lighting and are probably the most impressive showroom in the UK. They have just completed an extensive extension to their showroom, doubling the size so the choice is immense with an extra 15 large bathroom displays – if you can’t find your dream bathroom here it doesn’t exist.

Leonide have a large range of European and British products to choose from. What separates them from their competitors is the stunning showroom, the experienced, friendly staff and the attention to detail of all the fitting teams that work with them.

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Rural retreat COUNTRY CHIC HAS BEEN GIVEN A MODERN TWIST. BY PHOEBE SEYMOUR. orget everything you thought you knew about country décor. Forget the traditional chequered sofas, animal ornaments and distressed shabby chic furniture. This year, it’s all about adding a modern twist to a classic British look.

No country home would be complete without a sumptuous armchair, but opt for one with metallic legs or a less typical shape to give your living room an edge. Stoves and kettles are more cottage-esque must-haves for those colder spring days, as are plenty of blankets, but ditch the tartan for on-trend geometric or plain throws in neutral beiges or warming browns.

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as well as this year’s emerging trend of basket lampshades, are also sure to add a natural touch. All of which will complete your modern country retreat.

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GREEN DREAM HANNAH SANDERS MEETS A FAMILY REALISING THEIR AMBITION TO BUILD THE MOST ECO-FRIENDLY HOME IN SHEFFIELD. t’s the greenest house in Sheffield... and until now it has probably been one of the city’s best-kept secrets.

Mention Pinegrove Country Club to most people and, if they remember it at all, they will recall a sports and social club in Stannington that had a few very successful years back in the 1980s and ‘90s.

It faded from public consciousness after going out of business, falling into disrepair and being subject to a series of arson attacks.

But this mouldering venue was the unlikely site chosen by local businessman Mike Haver to create a stunning, self-contained, ecofriendly family home.

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Mike runs a building maintenance company and his wife Meg is a consultant at the Northern General. Alongside Meg’s mother Dorothy they have combined to create a oneof-a-kind house with vision, passion and an eye for detail that truly makes it stand alone.

“We wanted to create a home that was selfsustaining and energy-efficient, focusing on future-proofing. We are quite passionate about our impact on the environment. We wanted somewhere we could live our lives as green as possible,” said Meg. “The wonderful thing about Sheffield is that you have the fingers of green that feed into the city, which made it a great place for

the build.”

Before settling on the former sports club, they considered other sites including Grenoside Primary School, The Old Chapel at Middlewood Hospital, Claremont House, Loxley and Brantwood School, Nether Edge but after much deliberation, feasibility studies and costing, finally settled on Pinegrove.

“We hadn’t even considered Pinegrove until a chance drive past after visiting the Robin Hood pub in Little Matlock. The site caught our eye, so of course we went to investigate, and ideas just starting pouring out of us. But then the difficult task came of trying to find out who owned it,” said Mike.

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“There was no for ‘sale sign’, just a derelict building. The company listed as owning it was no longer trading and the solicitors had been taken over by a larger firm, meaning we had our work cut out for us. It was our architect who suggested contacting the bank and, after bouncing from one person to the next, eventually a commercial land agent called us in regard to purchasing the site.”

The area itself is a brownfield site in the greenbelt, consisting of 13 acres, eight of which is woodland along with 700m of riverbank along the river Loxley.

“Before we demolished the site, we needed to safely remove a family of pipistrelle bats who had been roosting underneath the roof.

“We had to get a license for doing this from Natural England, which we were granted, and then an ecologist came to catch the three bats. Once the house was built we had to put up bat boxes just in case, but they haven’t returned so have obviously found somewhere far nicer to roost.”

‘The fact that it was non-stop was what made it so challenging.

Once you had finished one section, you were back on the laptop, planning and ordering materials for the next phase.’

Other problems were on a significantly larger scale and proved to be a test of both patience and ingenuity. The whole site consists of inert landfill, meaning the house had to be built on piles. In December 2012, when demolition began, the Havers family wanted to recycle as much of the old building as possible, so the material was later used to form a base layer.

“After the foundations had been built, we then fitted two rainwater tanks underground which can store 20,000 litres of rainwater and be used for garden irrigation, flushing toilets and even the washing machine,” said Mike.

The house is built on Passivhaus prinicples which means it meets a very high level of energy efficiency, minimising its carbon footprint and resulting in an ultra-low energy building.

To meet this standard, it was important for them to make the house airtight and they achieved this by using a combination of Warmcell sustainable insulation, Pavatex woodfibre board and rigid PIR foam board.

Mike taped all the joints so no air could escape, and fitted the house with a mechanical ventilation and heat recovery system to minimise smells and stale air without losing heat.

“Throughout the build we wanted to utilise local products, so the timber frame was built

by Oakworth in Handsworth, the stone is from Stanton Moor in Derbyshire and our floor is limestone sourced from the Peak District,” said Meg.

By Christmas 2013, the house was watertight which meant that 6KW solar panels could be fitted to generate electricity. They also had a log boiler installed, which uses wood grown on the site to provide the ¯ Southside | www.southsidemagazine.co.uk 37

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domestic hot water and underfloor heating.

“Throughout the build, there were so many challenges we faced but for me, one of the hardest things was being so physically and mentally involved 24/7. The number of decisions involved is difficult, but fortunately for us we had a team of three to share the workload. It was great to see everything developing but it was hard living with all the elements that weren’t quite finished,” said Meg. “The fact that it was non-stop was what made it so challenging. Once you had finished one section, you were back on the laptop, planning and ordering materials for the next phase,” added Mike.

But all the hard graft was worth it when the couple were able to finally move into a home that, as well as being the greenest in Sheffield, is also stunningly beautiful and truly unlike any other house in the city.

The house has an open-plan kitchen, dining room and living room along with five bedrooms, a workshop, a pottery studio, a separate apartment, four bathrooms, two lounge areas and a reading corner overlooking the Loxley valley. They also have bees, vegetable gardens and an expansive greenhouse.

The interior is just as breath-taking as the exterior, with pastel shades carefully chosen to coincide with the surrounding nature, and the unique pieces of furniture perfectly combining to create a contemporary and rustic feel.

But of course, with a house on this scale the job is never totally finished. The Haver family has just been granted planning permission for a hydro-electric scheme on the near-by weir and they are hoping to start building it in 2019. This will take water from the top of the weir, run it through an Archimedes screw generator and create enough electricity to run the household.

“If you came back in five to ten years we would hope that the area outside the walls would be more established as a renewable coppice woodland and we would have a traditional hedge along the roadside. We also would hope to have chickens and be much more self-sufficient when it comes to feeding

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Meg and Dorothy in the kitchen of the new house

ourselves. I would hope we would be living as eco-friendly as possible,” said Mike.

“When we were building, Kevin McCloud’s Grand Designs book was a lifeline. He explained that there are three elements to a build – the finish, cost and deadline and he doesn’t think you can deliver the same standard on all three.

“You have to compromise and for us, although we spent more than we envisioned, the timescale was what we needed to be flexible on. We thought it would take three to five years and here we are six years down the line and still going,” adds Meg. “All of us are proud of the finishes we’ve achieved, being innovative and getting the features that we wanted.

“We’ve achieved more than we could’ve ever imagined, and having such a large household with everything working proves that we have designed and built it correctly- it is a real sense of achievement, and it added to our enjoyment when we were able to host a large gathering of family this Christmas.”

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Year of the dog NICK GAVE UP ALCOHOL FOR A WHOLE YEAR TO RAISE MONEY FOR A CHARITY WHICH PROVIDES THE DISABLED WITH SUPPORT DOGS. BY RACHEL MARTIN. strong-willed Sheffield man has raised an incredible £1,500 for charity Support Dogs by giving up alcohol for a year.

Dog-lover Nick White, aged 43, from High Storrs, had hoped to raise £500 but by the end of his One Year No Beer challenge had smashed his target.

Not a heavy drinker, but someone who’d been known to have a few at Christmas and birthdays, Nick said that thinking of his charity of choice during the long, dry 12-month spell gave him plenty of motivation.

“I started the target small as I wasn’t a big drinker - gone are the days when I used to go out and drink heavily - so I was absolutely amazed to smash my target,” he said.

Nick, a bat ecologist, raises money for charity every couple of years and this time wanted to do something a bit different. He was inspired to raise money for Support Dogs after hearing one of their disability assistance dog clients speak about her

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‘Finding out how these animals can be trained and use their skills was fantastic.’ experiences and the difference her dog made to her life.

Support Dogs, whose head office is in Brightside, provides and trains assistance dogs for children with autism and adults with epilepsy and physical disability, enabling them to lead more independent lives.

“I have a black Labrador, Sam, and love him to bits. In his own way he supported me when I was going through a mild depression, and just having him around and having to walk him, a dog really lifts your mood I think. Dogs are so loving, and don’t ask for anything back.

“I heard Support Dogs’ client Amanda Davidson speak, met and chatted to her and she was inspirational. Then I found out about Support Dogs being based in Sheffield but helping people

all around the country. Finding out how these animals can be trained and use their skills was fantastic.”

Nick decided to start his booze-free year just before Christmas last year. “I wanted to get the hardest bit out of the way first,” he confessed.

His usual tipples of real ale, malt whisky and ‘the odd G&T on a summer’s evening’ went out of the window in favour first of Coke, then a succession of non-alcoholic beers.

There were a few testing moments throughout the year – Nick’s wife’s 40th birthday for example, and his annual visit to the Test Match at Headingley - always a boozy affair - and having a nice cold beer at the end of a hot sunny day.

But being the designated driver for 12 months had its advantages. “It’s changed my attitude to drinking – I never want to get to the point when I wake up in the morning feeling rough. It’s good to wake up and feel fine. I go running and enjoyed not losing out because of drinking the night before.”

When the time came to start drinking again drew near, Nick says the craving got greater and greater but once the day came and he allowed himself a pint he found he wasn’t actually that bothered.

“To celebrate I arranged to go out with a few friends, but I just had a couple of pints and stuck to that,” said Nick. “And my wife Rachel and I went to the Dales for a few days and we could go for walks and end up in the pub; it was nice to go in and have a pint. And I enjoyed Christmas this year! I’m just very grateful to everyone who donated and supported me during my 12 dry months.”

Danny Anderson, fundraising manager for Support Dogs added: “We’re incredibly grateful to Nick for his fantastic fundraising efforts, and for the imaginative way that he chose to support us.

“We rely entirely on the generosity of people like him to help fund dog our training programmes, which can truly transform the lives of many people with serious medical condition and disabilities.”

To find out more and to donate to Support Dogs, visit www.supportdogs.org.uk.

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WE’RE ON THE HUNT FOR HEROES Never mind Superman or Wonder Woman... Southside is on the look-out for some real life local heroes.

We know there are lots of people out there who dedicate a huge part of their lives to making the world a better place for others.

And we know there are many inspirational characters out there whose stories deserve to be shared by a wider public.

That’s why Southside is searching for the heroes and heroines who are really making a difference in our community... and we need your help.

Do you know someone who is going that extra mile to raise funds for a good cause or make a difference in their community?

Has a friend or relative overcome adversity and channelled their energies into helping others?

Please let us know... so we can share the good news in Southside every month.

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Bond over bread IF YOU’RE LOOKING TO TRY SOMETHING DIFFERENT, OR JUST RAISE YOUR BAKING GAME, SAY ‘OUI’ TO AN ARTISAN BREAD-MAKING COURSE AT WELBECK ABBEY, WRITES PHOEBE SEYMOUR. “

Phoebe puts the finishing touches to her brioche

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emember – you’re the boss. You need to established boundaries,” shouted our master baker, Emmanuel Hadjiandreou, as I cautiously pinched the sticky dough in my bowl.

Who knew French baking was so much like a relationship? One person tends to wear the trousers, and you need to be clear about your intentions and boundaries or you may find yourself in a sticky situation.

But the politics of love aside, taking a cookery course can be a rewarding experience, whether you’re a solo baker or a couple looking for an activity to bond over. And what could be more romantic than baking bread from the love capital of the world?

What’s more, The School of Artisan Food is based on the idyllic Welbeck Estate, a gradeII registered historic park in Nottinghamshire made up of some of the country’s most

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important rural heritage buildings and surrounded by 15,000 acres of woodland and farmland, as well as a deer park.

Tucked away in a village-like setting, away from the main house, all was peaceful and quiet, save for the flap of a bird’s wings, as I entered the school on a bright and early Sunday morning.

On arrival, I was led to a dining room, where I was met with a trough filled with huge, round loaves of flour-dusted bread.

After sampling a delicious apple and cinnamon teacake with a cup of coffee, our class of 14 were greeted by Emmanuel and bakery co-ordinator, David Carter.

We were in safe hands. Emmanuel has been in the baking industry for over 30 years and has worked extensively in Greece, Germany and London. Originally from South Africa, he now lives in Hastings and travels to the school twice

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The class pose with their finished breads

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Baguettes left to prove

a week to train the next wave of bakers.

David has an interesting background too.

Proving it’s never too late to turn your passion into your career, he was originally a solicitor. After being made redundant some ten years ago, he decided the time had come to try something new.

He had enjoyed one of the school’s short courses so much, he quickly enrolled in their ten-month advanced diploma in artisan baking. After that, he got a job at the school as a technician. Since then, he has climbed the ladder to bakery co-ordinator and has done baking demos at a number of cookery shows and events up and down the country.

As we were taken to our workstations and put on our aprons in the adjoining room, I felt the same kind of apprehension the contestants on The Great British Bake Off must feel, when they are about to make bread in front of such renowned bakers.

The day started with some teamwork, as we got into three production lines to weigh

out all the ingredients we would need for our pain de campagnes, baguettes and brioche.

Emmanuel would demonstrate a step or two, then we would go away and try it for ourselves. This involved a lot of getting our hands sticky, as one by one, we folded each type of dough into shape – the opportune moment for couples to recreate that romantic scene from Ghost.

Along the way, Emmanuel and David were happy to do some troubleshooting with us, exploring all the types of yeast, from the dry, active kind, to the fresh variety, which comes in blocks, suited to those who bake more often.

Emmanuel also explained how he made the bubbling bowls of poolish, a pre-ferment made the night before from equal parts water and flour, which we added to our baguette and pain de campagne mixtures.

We had reached the point where our doughs were resting, covered in our bowls.

While Emmanuel’s balls of dough looked smooth with little excess on his bowls, he reassured us less seasoned bakers that our shaggy-looking doughs were not ‘a mess’, but rather ‘rustic’.

Once we’d rolled our baguettes into four sausages, wrapped them in tea towels on a tray and put them in the fridge to chill, we went back through to the dining area for a well-deserved carvery buffet, created by the talented chefs at the school.

After lunch, we put the finishing touches

on our loaves, scoring the tops of two of our baguettes and chopping the other two in places to make them look like sheaves of wheat. Our pain de campagnes, which had been proofing in their swirl-patterned bowls, had retained this shape and were scored, while the brioche were brushed with an egg glaze and sprinkled with sugar.

The baguettes and campagnes were slid into a huge, industrial, steam-filled oven, and the brioche were slid into smaller conventional ovens. Et voila! Our beautiful bakes were ready.

It had been a tiring day, but the satisfaction of seeing – and more importantly, tasting – our finished golden-brown bakes at the end made it all worthwhile.

If you don’t think yourself much of a baker, a sense of humour is key. Emmanuel and David’s brisk teaching, combined with their easy-going natures, made the class much more relaxed and enjoyable.

French baking is certainly something fun and different to try. Whether you are a regular baker wanting to up your game or a complete novice, you’re sure to learn a thing or two on this full-day course.

To find out more about the French baking course, and the other wide-ranging courses from cheese making to curing and smoking, visit the School of Artisan Food website at www.schoolofartisanfood.org.

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Plain sailing in Panama CARMEL STEWART RECENTLY ACHIEVED A LONG-HELD AMBITION TO TRANSIT THE PANAMA CANAL. HERE ARE SOME EXTRACTS FROM HER BLOG WHILE ON BOARD THE REGENT SEVEN SEAS NAVIGATOR.

Vive la difference The big difference between the independent traveller and the experienced cruiser is that the former hold on tight to their possessions, paperwork and passports, come what may.

Experienced cruisers are altogether gentler, more trusting souls. The boss says hand over your passport at the beginning of the cruise and they do – not just for a few hours or even a few days but for the full duration of the excursion which, for some, could be as much as four months.

For me, it has to do with the potential disasters every serial catastrophiser (such as myself) has at the forefront of their minds – the ‘what if ’ list of imagined problems. These will include an unforeseen event which will require paying a large bill, arrest for mistaken identity, detention for an unintentional misdemeanour (or for failure to pay that aforementioned large bill) and, on this trip, the need to buy an airline ticket to the next port due to one of the possible catastrophes actually becoming a reality. The point is, every solution includes the production of a passport which is not possible when my passport is locked on board inside the captain’s safe and I am locked inside the local jail.

So, when the cruiser and the independent traveller meet, a compromise is called for. Suggestions on a post card, please.

Plain sailing After the initial clash of cultures, we have settled into our first cruise very well. By we I mean my Australian-based sister, Kathy, with whom I have been travelling for the past umpteen years.

When booking, we chose our cabin with care opting for a mid-ship, twin berth, with balcony. Taking the hit for an all-inclusive deal has taken much of the hassle out of the whole process. We can eat where and when we like; we can drink where and when we like; and we can take part in lectures, activities and shore excursions on the same bases. So, when you are researching your cruise, have a calculator close by. All-inclusive has an expensive initial outlay but, once you have delved into your savings account searched every pocket and piggybank to gather together the 42 Southside | www.southsidemagazine.co.uk

required cash, that’s it. By contrast, a pay-as-you-go cruise will have you constantly checking to make sure you haven’t exceeded your allocated budget.

But inevitably, there are things that will cost extra. For example, in my personalised Passages newsletter – thoughtfully delivered to every cabin every evening – I note that I can have an ‘Age Defying Pedicure’ for ‘Just $115’. The problem is that, while my feet may well acquire a more youthful appearance, the rest of me is ageing with alarming alacrity.

The only real surprise is how rocky the journey has been. I have always been certain that a large vessel will be pretty stable, but the weather is such that everyone is rolling along the corridors – tail-end of the hurricane season will do that.

A cruise ship negotiating the Gatun Locks on the Panama Canal at Colon

Rolling Along Things have calmed down considerably since those first few nights and we have made very rapid progress, almost imperceptibly.

We visited the Cayman Islands, which were very pretty and very English – roundabouts, driving on the left etc. Had hoped to ‘interact’ with turtles and stingrays but cancelled due to the bad weather so visited the botanical park instead.

A few days later we visited Tayrona Park in Colombia where the guide was useless and the trip pointless. He knew nothing about the flora and fauna of the area. In addition, the loos were awful, no water either to flush or wash hands – bit yuk, frankly.

But I enjoyed Cartagena, a little further up the Colombian coast, the following day, mainly because I chose the soft option – the hop-on, hop off tour during which I hopped on at the beginning and hopped off at the end. Kathy did similarly but added a city stroll to her itinerary and took some great pics showing the contrast between the old and the new.

The day after was the day I had been waiting for – the transit of the Panama Canal – and we did so in style.

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A dream come true We had been given an excellent talk the day before by the on-board Smithsonian Lecturer, Terry Bishop, so were well primed as to the history and the lay-out of the locks and the lake. We arrived early in the morning and were provided with an intermittent commentary which was not quite up to the Bishop’s standard but certainly added to the occasion.

The captain directed operations from a mobile workstation on a cantilevered balcony so that he had an uninterrupted view of the canal and we had an uninterrupted view of him. We could see what was happening from every angle all day – it was really terrific. And, if anyone felt the need of a lie down during the long day, they still had a ringside seat, as it were, via the bridge dash cam relay to all cabins 24/7 throughout the entire cruise.

For those who like the facts and figures, the Panama Canal is 48 miles long and connects the Atlantic and Pacific oceans, providing a conduit for ships and boats of all shapes and sizes. It comprises three sets of locks at either end of the Gatun Lake. The work was

originally begun by the French in 1881 but they did not have the required engineering expertise. The Americans took over the project in 1904 and the Canal finally opened in the summer of 1914. Its construction cost billions of dollars and thousands of lives.

Small towing trains, known as mules, guided us through the locks.

They run on tracks alongside, ensuring we don’t veer off course. Additional guide ropes are used to help the process.

Alongside the original canal, there now runs a wider transit corridor which can accommodate larger commercial shipping.

We were given maps of the canal and, later that evening, received personalised certificates as a memento but we didn’t really need a reminder. It was a brilliant day which really lived up to expectations with not even a minor hiccup let alone a catastrophe.

Regent Seven Seas all-inclusive cruises start at a touch under £3,000 but alcohol, food, flights and fun are all included. www.rssc.com Tel: 02380 682 280

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Honda Jazz Finance Example Stoneacre Price £16,900 Customer Deposit £229 £229.69 Monthly Payment Amount to Finance £16,671 GMFV £5,875.35 Total Amount Payable £16,900 Duration of Agreement4 8 Months No. of Monthly Payments 47 Annual Mileage 6,000 Excess Mileage 2.91ppm + VAT APR 0.00% Fixed Rate 0.00%

SEAT Ibiza Representative Example Stoneacre Price £12,659 Deposit Contribution £1,500 Customer Deposit £159 Monthly Payment £159.98 Amount to Finance £11,000 GMFV £5,310.00 Tootal Amount Payable £14,658.04 Duration of Agreement 49 Months No. of Monthly Payments 48 Annual Mileage 5,000 Excess Mileage Charge 3.6ppm APR 6.1% Fixed Rate 6.07%

geot 208 Peugeot Finance Example £14,750 Stoneacre Price Dealership Contribution £3,356.49 £179.99 Customer Deposit £179.99 Monthly Payment £3,610 GMFV Total o Amount Am Payable £15,606.01 Duration of Agreement 48 Months No. of Monthly Payments 47 Annual Mileage 6,000 Excess Mileage Charge 6ppm APR 2.9% Fixed Rate 0.9%

Stoneacre Price £14,015 Deposit Contribution £2,371.85 Customer Deposit £Nil Monthly Payment £179.99 GMFV £4,776 £15,607.38 Total o Payable Duration of Agreement 48 No. of Monthly Payments 47 Annual Mileage 6,000 Excess Mileage Charge 6.6ppm APR 4.9% Fixed Rate 2.4%

Stoneacre Price £8,845 Deposit Contribution £250 Customer Deposit £139 Monthly Payment £139 GMFV £2,901.79 Tootal Payable £9,972.39 Duration 49 months No. of Monthly Payments 48 Annual Mileage 6,000 Excess Mileage 7.5ppm APR 4.9% Fixed Rate 2.52%

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FIAT 500 Finance Example Stoneacre Price £11,615 Deposit Contribution £1,375 Customer Deposit £498.30 Monthly Payment £129.10 GMFV £3,673 Tootal Amount Payable £11,615 Agreement 48 months Annual Mileage 5,000 Excess Mileage Charge 6.0ppm APR 0.00% Fixed Rate 0.00%

Suzuki Celerio ple Finance Example Stoneacre Price £7,700 Customer Deposit £Nil Monthly Payment £125.64 Amount to Finance £7,700 £Nil Interest Payable £2,423 GMFV Total oota Amount Payable £7,700 Duration of Agreement 43 No. of Monthly Payments 42 APR 0.00% Fixed Rate 0.00%

Giuliett Alfa Giulietta Finance Example Stoneacre Price £17,999 Deposit Contribution £850 Customer Deposit £2,499.55 Monthly Payment £199.35 GMFV £5,280 Tootal Payable £17,999 Duration of Agreement 48 No. of Monthly Payments 47 Annual Mileage 5,000 Excess Mileage Charge 6.0ppm APR 0.00% Fixed Rate 0.00%

Volvo V40 Finance Example Initial Rental £199.93 Monthly Payment £199.93 Profile 1+47 Duration of Agreement 48 Annual Mileage 5,000 Excess Mileage 10.08ppm Finance based on Personal Contract Hire, you won’t own the vehicle at the end of the term

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se Mitsubishi Eclipse Finance Examplee Stoneacre Price £21,7250 Deposit Contribution £750 Customer Deposit £2,500 Monthly Payment £249.89 Amount to Finance £18,475 GMFV £11,038 Tootal Payable £24,783.38 Agreement 43 Months No. of Monthly Payments 42 Annual Mileage 6,000 Excess Charge 9.9ppm APR 5.9% Fixed Rate 5.73%

Renault Clio Finance Example Stoneacre Price £13,945 Deposit Contribution £1,985 Customer Deposit £159 Monthly Payment £159.56 Amount to Finance £11,801 GMFV £4,169.00 Total Total Payable £13,945 Duration of Agreement 49 No. of Monthly Payments 48 Annual Mileage 6,000 Excess Mileage Charge 8.0ppm APR 0.00% Fixed Rate 0.00%

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BIRKDALE STUDENTS RISING TO CYBER SECURITY CHALLENGE

Saxton Mee extends support for St Luke’s Hospice Supporting St Luke’s Hospice is as safe as houses for clients of Sheffield estate agency Saxton Mee. The company, which has eight offices spread over Sheffield, Hope Valley and Derbyshire, has extended its hugely popular scheme of donating its sales fee, less expenses, to Sheffield’s only hospice from properties sold through them by St Luke’s supporters.

This means, for example, that a house sold at £200,000 through Saxton Mee would mean a donation of almost £2,000 to St Luke’s.

Saxton Mee director Linda Crapper said: “My friend’s mum died at St Luke’s and they looked after her so well that that I felt we had to do something to support the charity.

“So many people’s lives are touched by St Luke’s and this seemed like the most positive way that we, as a company, could give something back to them.

“The campaign has proved so successful that is seemed an obvious choice to continue and maintain this excellent partnership with one of Sheffield’s best loved and most deserving charities.”

St Luke’s senior corporate fundraising manager Joasia Lesniak commented: “This is a fantastic partnership for the hospice and we are delighted that Saxton Mee has decided to continue with the scheme.

“We need to raise at least £6.3million every year to maintain our excellent levels of service for all the people of Sheffield so this level of support from Saxton Mee really will have a major impact.”

We hear about cyber security in the news on a regular basis and members of Birkdale School’s Code Club, run by the Computing department, have been participating in the recent cyber security challenge “Capture the Flag”. This is run by students from Sheffield Hallam University and involved challenges testing cryptography, secure coding and online security.

Merlin Hancock (Year 8) was presented with a medal for best overall score. This was an outstanding achievement as the challenge is actually aimed at much older students. Alex Pilakoutas (Year 10) also received a prize and certificate.

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Wartime spirit comes to Westbourne School It was a case of ‘keep calm and carry’ on as Year Four pupils at Sheffield’s Westbourne School stepped back in time to discover a world of wartime hardship.

Dressed in period costume, children from the Broomhill independent school found out what it was like for families of the 1940s to go through evacuation, experience an air raid warning and live with food rationing.

And on a lighter note, they also found time to learn classic wartime morale boosting song Run, Rabbit Run.

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The wait is over The Ferrari that everybody has been waiting for: say ‘ciao’ to the Ferrari 488 Pista.

Why is this the car people have been waiting for? Simple – how it looks and how it drives. The previous generations to this car, the 360 Challenge Stradale, 430 Scuderia and 458 Speciale, were all absolutely fantastic to drive and this new 488 Pista, should be the most ballistic model variant yet.

Compared to the 488 GTB, the new model weighs an impressive 90kg less (1280kg dry). Combine this with a horsepower figure of 710hp, increased torque and 20 per cent more downforce, and you’ll have a car which it as comfortable tearing up the Silverstone F1 circuit as it is trundling through Sheffield city centre.

IT’S ALL ABOUT BOLD STATEMENTS AS MAJOR MANUFACTURERS UNVEIL THEIR LATEST OFFERINGS, WRITES JORDAN CUTFORTH

BREAKING THE MOULD Say hello to the all-new Peugeot 508.

Breaking the mould of the traditional four-door saloon silhouette, the Peugeot 508 combines a bold new low coupe design with the enhanced practicality of five doors.

It showcases a beautifully integrated rear hatch, offering a significantly larger aperture to the generous 487-litre boot.

The 508 follows the ethos of the new crop of Peugeot vehicles by incorporating their innovative PEUGEOT iCockpit design. It incorporates a large ten-inch capacitive touchscreen angled towards the driver and a 12.3-inch head-up digital instrument panel.

Available with a range of six highly efficient petrol and diesel engine / transmission combinations, covering 130 to 225hp, it will be available in the summer.

Volvo presses the electric switch The Volvo V60 is an iconic car for the Swedish car-maker – the “central point of the Volvo brand” according to the Senior Vice President of Design at Volvo Cars.

As Volvo aims to electrify all new cars from 2019, the V60 comes with two plug-in hybrid powertrain options: the new T6 Twin Engine AWD petrol plug-in hybrid that generates a combined 340hp, or the T8 Twin Engine AWD petrol plug-in hybrid that delivers 390hp.

As with all Volvo cars, the interior is not only very stylish, but extremely luxurious too. And with all the safety systems on board, the V60 is one of the safest cars on the road.

UK prices for the V60 will start at £31,810.

Ford’s living life on the Edge The new Ford Edge SUV makes its European debut in sporty ST-Line form, offering innovative driver assistance technology, new powertrains, and premium comfort specification.

The new Edge makes a statement with enhanced front and rear styling, a wide mesh grille, a colour-coded body including deep side skirts, and standard 20-inch aluminium wheels.

Released with the Edge is Ford’s all-new 2.0-litre 235hp EcoBlue bi-turbo diesel engine. It’ll be combined with Ford’s Intelligent All Wheel Drive system and a new eight-speed automatic transmission. Other engines available include a 187 hp version of the same engine and a 148hp variant. The latter having all-wheel drive an eightspeed automatic transmission with the former having a six-speed manual and FWD. Southside | www.southsidemagazine.co.uk 49

CHESTERFIELD CHAMPIONS

THE RETAIL, BUSINESS AND HOUSING OFFERING IN CHESTERFIELD ARE ALL CONTINUING TO GROW, WRITES PETER SWALLOW, CHAIR OF DESTINATION CHESTERFIELD. eâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re just four months into 2018 and Chesterfield is a town which is already taking huge strides forward.

I recently attended MIPIM â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s leading property market conference, held in Cannes in France, on behalf of my company, Bolsterstone Group. The opportunity to showcase the progress being achieved in Chesterfield on a global stage is one that

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gives me a huge sense of pride, and I can assure you that our town more than holds its own in the international marketplace when competing alongside major UK cities, Locally, however, the recent Celebrate Chesterfield event held at the Winding Wheel was a fantastic opportunity to shout about the growth and development beginning to take physical shape the town. This annual event has become invaluable amongst the townâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s business community as a way to keep up-to-date with everything that is going on both behind the scenes and on the ground.

This year, we will start to see physical change in the landscape of the town. The hotel to be created via the redevelopment/refurbishment of the former Co-op building is set be completed, and the Saltergate multi-storey car park has now been demolished and is set to be replaced with a new, bigger purpose-built car park by this time next year.

A further multi-storey car park is also planned at Chesterfield Waterside which

gives further evidence of the investment potential in our town. In a nutshell, these car parks would not be built if no-one was going to use them.

Chesterfield is still officially recorded as having one of the best shop occupancy levels in the UK at 92% â&#x20AC;&#x201C; which is notably above the national average. The Northern Gateway and Chesterfield Waterside developments will breathe new life into northern side of the town centre and allow Chesterfield to continue to adapt to and overcome the challenges that the UK-wide retail sector faces.

Physical progress is also being made on Chesterfield Waterside. Detailed design works continue apace for phase 1 â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Basin Squareâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, and planning permission for the canal restoration works has been granted which will enable the newly constructed basin to be joined to the canal. The go-ahead has also been given for an access bridge to â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;The Parkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; character area where construction of 170 homes will begin early next year. This development will further add to the vibrancy of the town centre as footfall increases.

The retail, business and housing offering in Chesterfield are all continuing to grow.

Whether to live, shop, work, or visit â&#x20AC;&#x201C; weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re a town that is going places and the world recognises that.

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