Southside October 2017

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Southside THE QUALITY MAGAZINE FOR CHESTERFIELD, DRONFIELD & SOUTH SHEFFIELD

Time to study

Focus on education Ghostly goings-on

A haunting Hallowe’en tale

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WEDDING FAYRES See us at Whitley Hall Sun 1st October from 12noon – 3pm

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CONTENTS

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Autumn colours dominate this month’s Home & Garden

8 Fashion

Refresh your autumn wardrobe with a little help from these local businesses

11 Beauty

Autumn is here and it’s ready to bring a chill with it. This month’s beauty haul includes essential products to protect against the looming weather change

13 Eating Out

We dine at The Vintage Tea Rooms and Cubana

16 Take fright

41 Education

Hallowe’en traditions go back thousands of years. Phoebe Seymour investigates our enduring fascination with this annual celebration of all things spooky...

Give your children the best start in life at these leading educational establishments

26 The home front

A monthly round-up of what’s been happening around the region

Does your home need an upgrade? These local businesses and craftsmen are here to help

34 Home & Garden

Give your home a warming glow – reds, yellows and oranges dominate this season’s interiors

49 In Brief

50 Chesterfield Champions This town is nothing like a ghost town, says Peter Swallow, Chair of Destination Chesterfield

FRONT COVER: Be better at Birkdale School. See page 40 for more.

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NEW SEASON INSPIRATION REFRESH YOUR AUTUMN WARDROBE WITH A LITTLE HELP FROM THESE LOCAL BUSINESSES. 8 Southside | www.southsidemagazine.co.uk

FASHION

Marc Cain Collections. Available at Izzi of Baslow, Radcliffe House, Nether End, Baslow, Derbyshire, DE45 1SR. Tel: 01246 582500.

Dixon. 10mm honey itshide golfer sole. Goodyear stormwelted. Shape 460. Size 6-12. Cedar grain. Available at Charles Brooks, 241 Fulwood Road, Sheffield, S10 3BA. Tel: 0114 268 0590.

Reiss AW17 collection. Available at Meadowhall, Sheffield, S9 1EP. Tel: 0333 313 2000.

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Piuma 50 explorer goggle jacket. Available at Harrison, 293-295 Ecclesall Road, S11 8NX. Tel: 0114 268 2062

Joseph Ribkoff. Available at New Image, 277 Middlewood Road, Hillsborough, S6 4HD. Tel: 0114 234 4880.

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BEAUTY

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Benecos hand cream apricot and elderflower 75ml £2.45 www.benecos.uk Keep your hands soft, smooth and well cared for with selected natural and organic ingredients. Apricot is high in antioxidants to keep hands hydrated and youthful and the unique Benecos formula is light, and quickly absorbs into the skin.

Lush Cheer up Buttercup bath bomb £2.95 www.uk.lush.com Bright lemon myrtle, zesty lime and uplifting neroli will have you skipping down the street with a big smile on your face.

Frank Body original coffee scrub £12.95 www.frankbody.com Get messy with this coffee-based body exfoliator and reveal your softest, smoothest skin.

Rituals fortune oil 100ml £8.50 www.rituals.com This relaxing shower oil transforms into a silky soft foam on contact with water, leaving your skin feeling wonderfully soft. Combines the wonderfully warm fragrance of sweet orange and cedar wood.

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Skin Laundry hydrating radiance facial treatment mask £10 www.harveynichols.com This nutrient-rich facial mask nourishes the skin in just 10-15 minutes. Once applied, it releases skin-renewing ingredients to improve hydration, minimize pores and even out skin tone and texture.

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EATING OUT

A taste of time travel HANNAH SANDERS STEPS BACK INTO A QUIETER, MORE RELAXED ERA AT THE VINTAGE TEAROOMS. rriving at Vintage Tearooms, we were greeted by an eye-catching, intricately painted mural of an oldfashioned town, depicting a horse drawn carriage, a church spire and silhouettes of townsfolk, expanding across the side of the building. With the wooden wheelbarrow full of wildflowers, vintage bike and basket balanced against the wall, old-fashioned box with a detailed tea pot drawn inside, along with a rustic sign above the door, it was like taking a step back in time. Inside, I immediately fell for the décor, consisting of mismatched furniture, vintage street nameplates, fairy lights hung from wooden beams, tea pots as lampshades, union jacks hung from the ceiling along with a host of antique knick knacks dotted around. The reference to the good old days didn’t stop there, as the servers greeted us with ‘m ’lady’ and ‘good sir’, and were dressed in white shirts, retro aprons and flat caps. We started our lunch with a Red Berry loose leaf tea (£2.20), served in a delicately

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painted floral china pot, for me and a Franklin & Sons dandelion and burdock (£2.20) for my partner. For mains, I chose the goat’s cheese and caramelised onion tart (£6.25) and Franklin & Sons strawberry and raspberry drink (£2.20). The tart was served with a generous portion of fresh salad and delightfully creamy coleslaw. The pastry shell was heavenly when paired with the sweet tang of the onions and richness of the goat cheese. It was the balance of these rustic flavours that gave this dish a bitter sweet depth. My dining companion opted for the lasagne (£6.95), which was served in a bright orange stoneware dish, with cheesy garlic bread and a side salad nestled on the plate. It was the perfect ratio of soft buttery pasta, juicy layers of ground beef and seasoned tomato sauce, topped with a delightfully crisp cheese crust. After a brief respite, we sampled some of the delicious homemade desserts. My partner opted for the indulgent salted caramel cake (£2.95), and a latte (£2.40), whilst I chose

one of their best sellers - the champagne and raspberry cake (£2.95) and a soya latte (£2.40). The pink cake was light in texture, spread with a layer of rich topping and sprinkled with dried raspberries. Vintage Tearooms is a sanctuary, a place to celebrate vintage accessories and furniture and a place to take solace from your busy lives. Vintage Tearooms 4 New Beetwell Street, Chesterfield, Derbyshire Tel: 01246 556079 www.vintage-tearooms.co.uk

AT A GLANCE... * Exceptional service * Eye-catching vintage décor * Array of specialist blend loose leaf teas

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Viva Cubana! RACHEL MARTIN IS BOWLED OVER BY A FEAST OF TASTY TAPAS. he last time we ate tapas it was September in Portugal, the temperature was 30 degrees at 9pm and we were sitting almost alone on a street outside an Iberian delicatessen – I’ll never forget that first taste of patatas bravas, its softness, the depth of the potato, the love that ran through its eggy veins. September in Sheffield. It’s eight degrees at 9pm – so we opt for a seat inside – and we’re far from alone as we waltz into Cubana and find the place swarming with frivolity. But could it be as memorable as that night in Portugal? A backdrop of sweeping sax solos instantly seduced me – and half of the city it seemed – and despite the clamouring crowds inside, the staff were as cool as the place itself. “Just grab a drink and in ten minutes, there'll be a table free,” our waiter reassured me. And he was right. A Bramble cocktail later (£6.75) – a perfectly balanced homage to 1980s London, blending Bombay Sapphire gin, lemon, sugar and a drizzle of crème de mûre – and there’s space for two in the dimly-lit two-storey dining area. You’ll find seafood, meat and vegetarian dishes on the menu; we chose some classic options: tortilla Española – wedges of traditional Spanish omelette made with free range eggs, potatoes and onions; Pan y Puré de aceitunas – black olive and mixed herb tapenade served with slices of toasted focaccia bread; and mozzarella y jamón – fresh melted

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mozzarella pieces wrapped in crispy Serrano ham. The dishes arrived in dribs and drabs within minutes. First up came a teeming bowl of champiñones con queso de cabra – mixed mushrooms and fresh spinach leaves – with albóndigas, Cubana’s famous meatballs made with fresh minced beef and coriander served in a tomato sauce, hard on its heels. The mushrooms were gorgeous, a mellow and sweet heaven topped by both crunchy and chewy goat’s cheese – a dish you just can’t help picking at again and again – and the hearty albóndigas were enough on their own to make us think of sunnier climes. Next up was the asado de verduras – a selection of fresh roasted Mediterranean vegetables tossed olive oil and balsamic vinegar, which made them gorgeously juicy. And it’d be plain rude to have tapas and not go for the patatas a lo pobre – small chunks of succulent and crisp sautéed potato, lightly spiced and cooked with onions, red peppers and garlic. The dish of the day for me was the cordero en vino tinto – tender lamb pieces slowly braised in punchy red wine. No two ways about it: it was a show-stopper, each mouthful in turn an outburst of onion and fresh thyme. We divided the final dishes between us – gambas pill pill, asado de verduras and chorizo – politely squabbling over who was going to eat the last, still sizzling pan-fried Spanish sausage, and found that 11 plates

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AT A GLANCE... * Muy auténtico * Vibrant flavours * Packed to the rafters

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HALLOWEEN

HALLOWEEN TRADITIONS GO BACK THOUSANDS OF YEARS. PHOEBE SEYMOUR INVESTIGATES OUR ENDURING FASCINATION WITH THIS ANNUAL CELEBRATION OF ALL THINGS SPOOKY . . .

HALLOWEEN

here was a time, around 40 years ago, when you’d be struggling to find anyone trick or treating on your street. And if you did, they wouldn’t be particularly dressed up. If anything they’d be wearing a black bin bag, carrying a turnip jack-o’-lantern and rattling a tin of coins. How Halloween has changed… Nowadays, our American cousins’ influence can be seen everywhere. On the weeks leading up to Halloween, you’ll find mountains of pumpkins in the supermarkets and rail after rail of fancy dress costumes on the high street – some of which are not even scary. Travel back in time 2,000 years and the celebration of Halloween can be traced back to the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain. PreChristian Celts were agricultural people and were determined by the seasons. Samhain marked the harvest at the end of summer and the beginning of the darker and colder winter season, as well as symbolising a time when the boundary between the world of the living and the dead was at its thinnest. The Celts believed that on the night of 31 October, ghosts would visit the mortal world and large bonfires would be lit in every village to ward off any evil spirits that may also pass through. When the Romans invaded in the decades that followed, Britain was influenced by the Christian calendar. With the arrival of Saint Augustine from Rome in 597 came All Hallows’ Day, also known as All Saints Day, when people would remember those who had died for their beliefs. Originally celebrated on 13 May, Pope Gregory moved the All Hallows’ feast to 1 November in the 8th century. It is thought that in doing so, he was attempting to replace or merge the Celtic Samhain festival of the dead with a church-approved celebration. The night of Samhain therefore became known as All-hallows-even, before eventually being shortened to Hallowe’en, then finally to Halloween. Traditional games such as bobbing for apples and hollowing out vegetables for lanterns from the ancient celebration of Samhain still exist today, as does the idea of dressing up in scary costumes, but in recent years the American celebration of Halloween has also heavily influenced Britain. British immigrants may have taken their traditions over to America in the 19th century, but it was during the 20th century that the celebration changed shape again here. The current use of pumpkins in the UK is a relatively modern trend, which along with trick or treating and un-scary fancy dress, have been adopted from our US cousins. Although the UK still lags behind America when it comes to embracing the modern allsinging all-dancing celebration of Halloween, we are certainly catching up. Retail spending in the UK on Halloween was an astounding £310 million in 2016 compared with just £12 million in 2001. Goodbye black bin bags,

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DERBYSHIRE’S MOST HAUNTED Bolsover Castle Built on the site of a medieval fortress, Bolsover Castle is an extraordinary 17th century aristocratic retreat, said to be so haunted the English Heritage staff keep a ‘ghost book’ to record reports of paranormal activity. There have been sightings of a female ghost in the kitchen area and a child who appears in a fireplace before disappearing. Strange noises are often heard, smells appear for no reason and some visitors have reported hearing the sound of horse’s hooves.

Saint Augustines house The St Augustines house was the scene of an exorcism by the Rev Banyard of nearby

Although the UK still lags behind America when it comes to embracing the modern all-singing all-dancing celebration of Halloween, we are certainly catching up. Retail spending in the UK on Halloween was an astounding £310 million in 2016 compared with just £12 million in 2001.

Saints Augustine Church in the 1980s. A family living in the property at the time experienced mysterious burning smells, sudden chills and an eerie grey mist creeping from the corners of a bedroom. Dennis Fearn, who lived at the house with his wife and two sons, reported being kept awake by a peculiar scratching noise at the foot of the bed and a feeling that something was trying to crawl up the bed. However, ghost hunter Mark Vernon fears the exorcism failed and the restless spirit remains at the property.

A6 towards Rowsley There have been a number of reports of ghost planes in Derbyshire, with people often identifying the plane as a Douglas Dakota – flown by the RAF during the Second World War. It is claimed that a Dakota did in fact crash in this area some 70 years ago. One eye witness is Pam Orridge. A few years ago, she and her son were driving from Darley Dale to Rowsley and a plane flew so low, they thought it would crash into them.

hello store-bought, hi-tech witch costume – or maybe just a friendly Spongebob costume. There’s nothing wrong with Halloween celebrations getting bigger. On the contrary, it’s great that this celebration has survived so many years, but when 31 October is just a glorified costume party without the scary element. And when sugar-fuelled children have tantrums on strangers’ doorsteps because they can only offer a few coppers or a digestive, or don’t answer the door at all, we have lost sight of what Halloween is all about. It shouldn’t be about scaring people into hiding or stocking up on sweets to appease the trick or treaters, it should be an inclusive celebration of our agricultural and spooky heritage. So by all means, carve up some vegetables, tell ghost stories. Just don’t get upset with those who would rather not spend their month’s wages on party decorations. After all, it’s not as big a deal as Christmas. Well, not yet anyway.

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Safe in the knowledge DON’T GET CAUGHT OUT THIS WINTER – CHOOSE ONE OF THE MANY SERVICE PLANS AVAILABLE AT BLUEFLAME. BY PHOEBE SEYMOUR. s winter sets in, it is time to turn our attention to our boilers in preparation for the colder months. As the chilly winter evenings continue to get colder, it’s important to ensure your heating system is in working order, so you can escape to a haven of snugly warmth. Blueflame is a local Chesterfield-based gas service company that specialises in providing annual service plans for central heating systems. Established over 15 years ago, this professional family-run business has over 50 years’ combined experience in the industry. Heating and hot water are things that we rely on completely, but we don’t always realise this until something goes wrong. When it does, it’s incredibly frustrating – and often very expensive. Service plans are a way to spread the cost of these breakdowns through monthly payments. They help to ensure someone is always on hand to help if things do go wrong. With any boiler, the parts and labour charges that come with ad hoc repairs can be very costly. The advantage of a service plan is the peace of mind it provides – as payments

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Blueflame specialise in service plans, but that’s by no means all they do. They offer a complete range of gas and plumbing services, including boiler swaps, upgrades and power flushing to mention just a few. Of course, when it comes to plumbing and gas businesses, the most important thing isn’t the services on offer but how trustworthy and reliable the company is. Fortunately, that’s exactly what Blueflame are – they’re Gas Safe registered, and members of Derbyshire County Council’s Trusted Trader Scheme. What’s even more impressive is Blueflame’s fabulous reputation. They’ve got a database full of satisfied customers – many of whom return to this friendly company again and again. Blueflame are on hand to help all year round, so contact them today to be safe in the knowledge that you’ve already planned a cosy winter. Blueflame Heatplan 290a Chatsworth Road, Chesterfield, S40 2BY Tel: 01246 200990 www.blueflameheatplan.co.uk

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T. Nutt & Sons T. Nutt & Sons can proudly call itself a Which? Trusted Trader, having recently passed a rigorous assessment that recognises reputable traders. Consumers in the Derbyshire, Yorkshire and Nottinghamshire area can have confidence when using T. Nutt & Sons due to their endorsement. In order to become a Which? Trusted Trader, T. Nutt & Sons successfully passed the endorsement process, including a visit by a professional assessor, with extensive trading standards experience, as well as a company credit check and customer references. Managing director David Nutt from T. Nutt & Sons said: “We are extremely proud of being a Which? Trusted Trader. The award means that our business has been vetted rigorously and gained full endorsement. “Although we have been trading for over 148 years, it is still rewarding to receive recognition for our ongoing efforts, to achieve full customer satisfaction.”

Independent specialists of bespoke, madeto-measure timber windows and doors to both the retail and trade sectors. They design, supply and install, fulfilling the requirements of any project or development, from concept to completion. The same quality, care and attention to detail is given to every project, priding themselves on the craftsmanship and service they provide. They have an almost endless range of styles combine traditional features with modern technology and energy efficiency to complement any renovation project or new build. Their solid wood and double glazed entrance doors harmonise with their window collection, from traditional to contemporary, with many options of features, functions and characters. Unit 15, Storforth Lane Trading Estate, Hasland, Chesterfield, S41 0QQ Tel: 01246 201 523 www.keystone-supplies.co.uk

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DAVE STONE Dave Stone Design has been established in Chesterfield for over 25 years, originally on Sheffield Road. For the last seven years its home has been at 360 Chatsworth Road. Dave’s design experience spans over 31 years and each project is nurtured from the initial customer visit right through to the end.

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Very Helpful House Clearance Very Helpful House Clearance is a professional property clearance company based in Coal Aston, serving south Sheffield and north Chesterfield. Established in 2009, they have considerable experience in clearing properties to the satisfaction of their clients. All work is completed efficiently and in a timely manner. Their staff are smart, courteous and respectful at all times. They are licensed by the Environment Agency to collect and transport waste and can donate items to a charity of your choice. Prior to clearance, an assessment visit is made to note any special requirements and a written quotation is made for your peace of mind. Coal Aston, Sheffield Tel: 01246 417991

Huckleberry Willow You may or may not know that Huckleberry Willow display a wide selection Swedish high end design and quality sofas, plus over 100 fabrics to choose from and a choice of feet, as well as modular and chaise options - even with different comfort levels. Current offers include 40 per cent off selected ex-display sofas and 10 per cent off furniture orders over £500 (T&Cs apply). Established in 1976, Huckleberry Willow has been delivering beautiful furniture, thoughtful gifts and cards and quality home accessories for over 40 years. They have a stunning range of dining, cane and bedroom furniture, both online and in their Chesterfield shop. 38a St Mary's Gate, Chesterfield, S41 7TH Tel: 01246 230673 www.huckleberrywillow.co.uk

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Chatsworth Fireplaces is Chesterfield’s largest fireplace showroom, with over 40 fire surrounds and fireplaces on display over two floors. They offer gas fires, electric fires, solid fuel stoves, gas and electric stoves. Their extensive selection of fireplaces include contemporary, modern and traditional fire surround designs on wood, marble, granite and natural stone. They are an exclusive supplier for Derbyshire fire surround manufacturers, ensuring you have the best in quality without vast expense. They have access to fireplace designs from leading national and local fire surround suppliers and can also offer a bespoke fireplace service at little extra cost. 38-40 Chatsworth Road, Chesterfield, S40 2AQ Tel: 01246 916317 www.chatsworthfireplaces.co.uk

HTM Products HTM Products strongly believe that a beautiful kitchen is not based on the size of the room, but the quality and design. HTM design your kitchen with you in mind. They can produce a bespoke kitchen to suit any shape or style. Extra tall units can be manufactured to accommodate high ceilings, achieving a flush finish from floor to ceiling. Lower units can also be produced for easy access. Their main aim is to give you a kitchen that maximises space. With over 500 different door styles and colours and over 200 handles, you will be spoilt for choice. Units 17-18 Avenue 2, Storforth Lane Trading Estate, Hasland, Chesterfield, S41 0QQ Tel: 01246 297115 www.htmproducts.co.uk

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King Carpets Since 1973, King Carpets have exceeded customers’ expectations for choice, value and quality. Their extensive Sheffield Road showroom in Chesterfield offers floor coverings for every room and budget and includes a dedicated Amtico showroom. The also offer carpets, Karndean, laminates, real wood, vinyl and rugs – all in a range of colours, styles and sizes. They buy direct from manufacturers to ensure you get the best possible price. Every quotation comes with their ‘like for like’ price promise. King Carpets’ prices include fitting, underlay and grippers. All King Carpets fitters are fully qualified to high NICF standards with years of experience and customer service. 335-347 Sheffield Rd, Chesterfield S41 8LQ Tel: 01246 236733 or 205881 www.kingcarpets.co.uk

Curtain Studio’s luxury showroom on Chatsworth Road has everything you need, whether you are wanting to furnish one window, or transform a whole home. The showroom offers over 5,000 designs of high quality, made-to-measure curtains, blinds and soft furnishings. With a team with over 20 years’ experience in the industry, they offer expert advice to help you find the perfect solution for your home. The Curtain Studio offer the most up-todate technology including motorisation and remote controlled blinds, as well as simpler wooden window shutters. A furniture upholstery service is also available to update your old pieces of furniture.

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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 Southside | www.southsidemagazine.co.uk 27

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Bespoke kitchen and bedroom design and project management “Pull out all the Stops” was our brief for this amazing kitchen. And they certainly were. The amazing piece of granite had been on the radar for a few years and consequently the kitchen designed around it. Floating from the wall, the bank of units contains everything needed for a fully functioning working kitchen complete with Miele Compact Appliances. And rising from the floor, the island is practically a continent! We all gave one another a challenge, from our talented team on site to David’s design experience. It’s not quite finished but we wanted to show off this gorgeous piece of work as soon as we could. 360 CHATSWORTH ROAD, CHESTERFIELD S40 2BY TELEPHONE 01246 200678 MOBILE 07973 411698 www.DaveStoneDesign.com dave@DaveStoneDesign.com Find us on facebook

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Luxury interiors A NEW SHOWROOM SHOWCASES THE BEST OF WHAT CONCEPT INTERIORS HAS ON OFFER – LET THEM HELP YOU CREATE YOUR PERFECT HOME. ith its gorgeous new and improved showroom on the sloped road that is Bamforth Street, overlooking Penistone Road, you would be forgiven for thinking that Concept Interiors is a new business. But in fact, they have been trading for over 30 years. The business specialises in bespoke handmade kitchens, bedrooms and office furniture all created on the premises, also offering a highly rated German engineered range of kitchen furniture and a full interior design service. Their reputation has continued to grow, thanks in no small part to excellent craftsmanship and customer service, and the extended showroom already has a wide range of luxury, affordable kitchens, worktops and appliances on display. Thanks to established alliances with suppliers some of the finest appliances from Miele, Neff and Siemens are available, along with high quality worktops including granite, Sensa by Cosentino, Dekton, silestone and corian. The directors Megan McIntosh and Kieron Eyre head the team at Bamforth Street. The work consists of private retail customers across South Yorkshire and, also with some of Sheffield’s best property developers to offer high quality bespoke products at extremely competitive prices – all showcasing British craftsmanship at its finest without any compromise on quality.

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The new showroom extension also offers a unique interior design service, maintaining the ethos of providing solutions that meet the demands of a modern lifestyle – yet still providing beautiful living spaces. With their one-of-a-kind interior design service, you’re sure to be left with a stunning new addition to your house. “Hassle-free home improvement is what we are about, we’ll work tirelessly to meet your budget and, as we offer bespoke furnishing, can design practical solutions to fit the most challenging spaces,” says Kieron Eyre, design and sales director. Once a client has had the initial meeting with the design team, they’ll return to the showroom to draw up a CAD illustration, ground plan and elevation. Sitting alongside the designer they are able to tweak the design to achieve the ideal layout. Highly skilled craftsmen will then begin manufacturing the new interior at the on-site, state-of-the-art facility, all within a timescale that suits. The installation is overseen by a dedicated project manager and involves all painting, plumbing, electrical and gas work needed to get your new living space up and running. Every aspect of the service – from the initial welcome at the showroom to the finished article – meets the highest standards. Be sure to visit their state-of-the-art showroom, or give them a call today and see how they can help you create your dream home.

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Autumn shades GIVE YOUR HOME A WARMING GLOW – REDS, YELLOWS AND ORANGES DOMINATE THIS SEASON’S INTERIORS. BY PHOEBE SEYMOUR. s the leaves fall, turning to glorious shades of orange, red and brown and the temperature starts to drop, it is time to warm up our homes. But it’s not just big blankets and sumptuous sofas that will make them cosy. Why not inject some autumnal colours to truly move with the seasons? Oranges, yellows and reds often create a retro feel, and the geometric cushion and red telephone here are sure to give any room a

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sixties twist. Or go for a more natural look, with framed leaves or this golden leaf chandelier. And with it being Halloween month, you could even weave some seasonal and spooky items into your home, with pumpkin-themed items such as this party drinks dispenser or stylish skulls such as these golden book ends. Whatever theme or style you choose this season, just make sure your household items are all in these gorgeous autumnal shades.

This retro cushion from Kirkby Design is taken directly from the arcade machines of the 1980s to create a bold geometric pattern. £63 from www.sweetpea andwillow.com.

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This orange LSA utility container with a leather handle is a great way to store bits and bobs in your kitchen. £34 from www.black-by-design.co.uk.

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Like autumn leaves winding their way to the ground from the mighty oak above, the decorative leaves of the Midsummer Night’s Dream Chandelier have a magical and whimsical quality. £355 from www.frenchbedroom company.co.uk.

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Be better at Birkdale AN OUTSTANDING ALL-ROUND EDUCATION. irkdale School boasts a long and distinguished history. However, Birkdale is a forward-thinking community, continually evolving to meet the needs of the modern world. Over the years, this innovative approach has enabled the school to develop a dynamic curriculum which provides an outstanding all-round education. Birkdale is the only school in Sheffield specialising in quality education for boys aged 4-16. The thriving co-educational Sixth Form provides a balance when it matters most, preparing pupils for further education. Birkdale Prep School provides the very best start in a child’s educational journey. The nurturing environment ensures that pupils thrive and leave the school as confident, selfaware and caring individuals. As students move through the school, small class sizes and outstanding teaching by motivated and gifted staff produces

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Places for People celebrates Friday 1 September marked the first anniversary of the new Graves Health and Sports Centre. Work began in April 2015 to transform the former Graves Tennis and Leisure Centre into the £16m state-of-the-art health facility. Funding was provided by Sheffield City Council, Sport England, Lawn Tennis Association (LTA), British Gymnastics, National Centre of Sport and Exercise Medicine (NCSEM), Public Health England and Places for People Leisure. With over 3,500 fitness members, Graves has made quite an impact in the local community offering a wide range of activities for people to get active, come together and improve their health. Sheffield contract manager Alex Greaves says: “We’re overwhelmed by the success of Graves Health and Sports Centre. We’ve had a fantastic year and I would like to thank all our loyal customers and staff members. For more information visit www.graveshealthandsportscentre.org or call 0114 283 9900.

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THIS TOWN IS NOTHING LIKE A GHOST TOWN, SAYS PETER SWALLOW, CHAIR OF DESTINATION CHESTERFIELD. ow that summer has come to a sad but inevitable end, our thoughts are probably turning towards Christmas – with all this involves including pantomime, nights out, light switch-ons, and shopping. There’s been much gossip recently about Chesterfield’s shop occupancy, or possible lack thereof. This is something I feel is a very important topic, but discussion should take place with consideration to the official statistics. How often do we hear that Chesterfield is

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