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KnowingwhatanEPCiscanensureyouget usefulinformationaboutapropertyyou’re buying,orimproveonebeforeselling 18 PropertiesoftheMonth Checkoutthesehomes,currentlyonthe marketwithlocalestateagents 20

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WhatisanEPC?

KNOWINGWHATANEPCISCANENSUREYOUGETUSEFULINFORMATIONABOUT APROPERTYYOU’REBUYING,ORIMPROVEONEBEFORESELLING.

nEPCisshortforanEnergy PerformanceCertificate,a reportthatassessestheenergy efficiencyofaproperty.Thereport considersthingslikehowwellinsulated thepropertyisanditwilltellyouhow muchyourbillsmightcost.Italso recommendsimprovementstosaveyou money.

HowdoIfindouttheEPCrating?

Ifyou’relookingtobuyaproperty,an EPCwilloftenbeattachedtothelisting asoneoftheimages.Youcanseethat thisisacolourfulimagewitharangeof coloursandletters,fromA-G.Makesure thattheEPCattachedtotheproperty listingisuptodate–theyonlylastfor tenyears.

IftheEPCisn’tattached,oryouthink it’sanoldone,youcanchatdirectlyto theestateagentorseller,ormoreeasily youcangototheEPCregistertosearch byaddress.

WhatcananEPCtellme?

AnEPCwillgiveanenergyefficiency ratingandanenvironmentalimpact rating.Itwillalsoestimatetheenergy use,carbondioxideemissions,lighting, heatingandhotwaterperyear,along withthepotentialannualcostsforeach.

Itwillalsooffermeasuresfor improvingtheenergyefficiencyrating andtellyouhowmuchthesewillcostto install,andhowmuchtheywillsaveyou peryear.

Youcaneasilygaugehowenergy efficientthepropertyisbythe colour/grading.Somepropertiesmay havethepotentialtobemuchmore energyefficient,withonlysmallchanges likereplacinglightbulbswithenergy efficientones.Biggerchanges,like installingsolarpanels,maybecostlyor unwanted–thereisnoobligationto makethechanges,theyarethereto guideyou.(Unlessyouarealandlord andyourpropertyisbelowan‘E’rating -thenyouneedtoimproveforthesake ofyourtenants).

Otherpropertiesmaybeasefficientas possiblewiththetypeofabode.For example,oldstonecottagesmaystruggle tobeenergyefficientduetothe materialstheywerebuiltwith.

WhatdotheEPCratingsmean?

EnergyPerformanceCertificatesarerated from‘A’to‘G’,with‘A’beingthemost energyefficient,and‘G’beingtheleast. Thecertificatewillshowwhatthe currentratingisandwhichlettercategory itfallsinto.ThebestthingabouttheEPC isthatitalsoshowsthepotentialrating.

Thismeansthereportassesseshow energyefficientthepropertycouldbeif thechangestheEPCrecommendswere made.Themoreenergyefficienta propertyis,thelowertheenergybillsare likelytobe.

HowcanIuseanEPC?

Forbuyers,anEPCisagreatpointof informationwhenconsideringaproperty. Itcantellyouhowmuchyou’llbelikely topayinbills,andwhatchangesyoucan maketothepropertyinthefutureto lowerthemevenfurther.It’simportantto bepracticalwhenitcomestoEPCs–they’reagreatwayofshowingthe efficiencyofaproperty,buttheyhaveto betakenincontext.Ifyou’replanningon buyingastonecottagebytheseaside,it’s likelyallpropertiesofthattypewillhave lowEPCratings.

It’seasytoignoreanEPCbut knowingwhatyourbillsarelikelytobe, andhowyoucanimprovethepropertyis agreatasset.Havingmoreinformation abouttheinsulation,whetherthe windowsaredoubleglazedandhowyou canreduceyourbillsisalwaysuseful.

HowdoIuseanEPCasaseller?

AnuptodateEPCisalegalrequirement foranyonesellingaproperty.They expireeverytenyears,sobesureto checkwhetherornotyouneedto updatetheEPCbeforeyouputyour propertyonthemarket.It’sveryeasyto findaDomesticEnergyAssessortodo yourEPC–werecommendyouget quotestogetthebestdeal.AnEnergy PerformanceCertificate(EPC)usually costsbetween£35and £120(includingVAT).Thecostdepends onanumberoffactors,includingthe typeofpropertyyouownandhowmany bedroomsithas.

YourEPCwillbeattachedtoyour propertylistingwhenitisputonthe market.However,youcanusetheEPC toyouradvantagetoimproveyour propertyandmakeitmoreappealingto abuyer.

Someenergyefficiency recommendationsareincrediblysimple anddon’trequirealotofmoneyortime toputintoplace.Thingslikereplacing yourboilercover,improvinginsulation thicknessorchanginglightbulbsto energyefficientonescanallimprove yourrating,andloweryourenergybills. That’ssuretobeanadvantagefora buyer.

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Properties ofthe month

CHECKOUTTHESEHOMES, CURRENTLYONTHEMARKET WITHLOCALESTATEAGENTS.

BlenheimParkEstates

MoorviewHouse,ButtsHill,Totley,Sheffield,S174AN OIRO£1,385,000

Filledwithanabundanceofcharacterandcharmis MoorviewHouse,afivebedroomedstone-builtdetached residencethatoriginallydatesbacktothemid-1800s. Thiswonderfulhomeoffersaversatilelayoutforfamily livingandhasthebenefitofabeautifulsouth-westerly facinggarden.TheperiodfeaturesofMoorviewHouse providethefeelofacountryhomeandincludeexposed stone,exposedtimberbeams,vaultedceilingsandstone flaggedflooring.Theexteriorofthepropertyhasample off-roadparkingwithadoublegarage,useful outbuildingsandanOldEnglishcountrystylegarden.

Cocker&Carr

BuildingPlotat, 10 TaptonCrescentRoad, Sheffield,S10 5DA

£499,950

Thisisanincrediblyrareopportunitytobuildyour dreamhomeinafantasticlocationforlocalshops, cafes,andaccesstothecitycentre.Theplotcomes withfullplanningtobuildastunningluxurious,five double-bedroomdetachedhomewithnearly3,000ft2 offloorspace.

Thesiteislocatedonthetree-linedTaptonCrescent Road,agreatlocationwithCrookes,Broomhilland Crosspoolwithinwalkingdistance.Thepropertysits withinthecatchmentareaforincrediblypopularschools.

EvansLee

137RinginglowRoad,S11

OffersAround£675,000

Locatedonthishighlysoughtafterroadwithasouth facinggardentotherearisthisimpressivefivedouble bedroomedsemi-detachedfamilyhomewhichoffers 2,300sqftofaccommodationarrangedoverfourfloors. Afullinspectionishighlyrecommendedtoappreciate thehighcalibreoffittingsthatincludeaRationalkitchen withCorianworksurfacesandSiemensappliancesand Villeroy&Bochfittingsinthebathrooms.No137has highlysoughtafterschoolcatchment,excellentnearby amenitiesatBentsGreenandEcclesallRoadandis situatedwithinlessthanamileoftheopencountryside.

Hunters

HallamGrangeRoad,Sheffield

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Huntersareprivilegedtointroducetothemarketthis exclusivefivebedroomfivebathroomwithpool complex,snookerroomandownbarinthegarden.Set initsownprivategroundswithpatiototherearfor entertainingadriveindriveoutdrivewithelectricgates.

Thewelcomingentrancehallwayleadstothroughtoa loungewithsunroomoff,snug,office,utilityroom,Kitchen dinerwithpantrythroughtothesnookerroomwhich doublesasdiningroomandontothepoolcomplex.Tothe firstfloorarefivedoublebedroomswiththreebedrooms havinganen-suiteandtwohavingadressingroom.

Staves

HighTrees,Dore

£700,000

Enjoyinganenviablepositiononthisquietcul-de-sac withintheheartofDorevillagestandsthisspectacularly impressivefivebedroomfamilyhomewhichmustbe viewedinternallytobefullyappreciated.Thegenerously proportionedaccommodationistastefullydecorated withqualityfixturesandfittingshavingbeenextensively refurbishedbythecurrentowner.Agenerousplotisalso enjoyedwhichincludesasizeabledrivewayandalarge concealedprivatereargarden.Animpressivecustombuiltlogcabincomprisesoftworoomsandissuitablefor ahomeoffice/gym/cinemaroom.

Madelaine Peace Interiors has a very extensive library of fabrics, wall and floor coverings, trimmings, furniture, lighting curtain poles and accessories.

We use fabrics from houses such as Rubelli, Pierre Frey, Lelievre, Donghia, Jim Thompson, Larsen, Jane Churchill, Zoffany, Designers Guild, Mulberry, Colefax and Fowler, Casamance, Zimmer and Rohde, Voyage and many more.

We specialise in bespoke, hand-sewn pelmets, curtains, blinds, and other soft furnishings, furniture and a re-upholstery service.

We offer a free no obligation initial consultation. Window dressing, room scheme and full house design are all available as a service.

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Throughthekeyhole

£1,750pcm(unfurnished)

ocatedinthishighlysoughtafterlocationon thedoorstepofbothEndcliffeandBingham Parksisthisbeautifullypresented,extended, four-bedroomedVictorianvillaterrace.

Perfectforafamilyinsoughtafterschoolcatchment areasthispropertyoozescontemporarystyling.The accommodation,whichisarrangedoverthreefloors, hasaspaciousairyfeel.Anopenplankitchen/dining areawithaccessintoalargecourtyardandgardenarea isperfectformodernfamilyliving.

Thepropertycomprisesofanentrancehall,bay windowedsittingroomwithcastironstove,superb openplanfamilybreakfastkitchenwithgardenaccess andcloakroom.

Tothefirstfloor,twodoublebedroomsand bathroomwithstand-alonebathandshowercubicle. Tothesecondfloor,bedroomsthreeandfour.

Thepropertyhashardwooddoubleglazing,gasfired combinationcentralheating,agoodsizedcellaranda beautifulreargardenandcourtyard.

WETAKEACLOSERLOOKATTHISRENTALPROPERTYFROMEVANSLEE.

152OakbrookRoad, Sheffield

“We have sold two properties with Simon and his team. Each occasion has been a first-class experience from start to finish. | would recommend Evans Lee to anyone without hesitation”

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“The team at Evans Lee provide a friendly yet very efficient service”

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“There is always someone to answer the phone when you need them & they are very quick to find tenants for my properties”

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“| have been in business for 45 years and have always tried to be as professional as possible this company has shown me a few things on being professional they were outstanding from the start to the finish not only professional but very nice people who really understand the business and how to find the perfect property for the customers needs | am sorry | can’t pick one member of staff who stood out as they were all genuine lovely people thank you Wayne Marper”

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“Excellent service”

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At Cocker & Carr, Thom and Georgina guide their clients through every step of the process, whether they are selling or letting a property.

Our clients love that we deliver honest advice and keep the whole process simple, straightforward and as stress free as possible. This is achieved due to the incredible experience and knowledge of every staff member within the team.

If you’re thinking of selling or renting a property, please get in touch.

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Creatinghomes...

avingbothworkedinlarge commercialarchitectural practicesforseveralyears,Chris BrightmanandJonathanClarkefound themselvesdisconnectedfromtheir clients.Andsotheysetaboutcreating theirownpracticewhereclientsbecame theirfocus,wheretheycouldwork togetherwiththemtorealisethetrue potentialofaproperty.

BrightmanClarkeArchitectswas foundedin2016beforeopeningan officeinDorein2018.Nowan experiencedteamofsix,theawardwinning,RIBACharteredArchitects Practicespecialisesincontemporary residentialarchitectureandcancreate everythingfromhigh-quality,bespoke extensionstonewbuildhomesinand aroundtheSheffield,Chesterfieldand PeakDistrictareas.Theyhavelotsof experienceworkingwithchallenging sites,fromrestrictedurbanlocationsto thoseingreenbeltorconservationareas aswellaslistedbuildings.

“Webelieve,atitsbest,good architecturestemsfromatruly collaborativedesignprocess,”saidChris. “Anarchitecthastolearnabouttheir client,theirindividualneeds,aspirations, anddreams;thenworkwiththem, creativelyfindingsolutionstotheir problemsanddeliveringtheanswers professionally.”

ForChrisandJonathan,it’sabout findingoutaboutaclient’sfamily dynamics,howtheywanttoliveand howBrightmanClarkecanimprovetheir homeforthebetter.Whetherthat’s throughreconfiguringanexisting footprint,anextensionoracomplete newbuild,thedesignprocessremains completelycollaborativetoachievethe desiredeffect.

Buildingtrustedandfriendlyworking relationshipswithclientshasbeen criticaltoBrightmanClarke’ssuccess. Theyhavemadelastingconnections, manyofwhichhavecontinuedlongafter thebuildershaveleft.

“We’veseennewbabiesbrought home,childrenleaveforuniversity,and retirementpartiescelebrated,allwithin homeswe’vehelpedtocreate,”added Chris.“Nothingbeatshavingacoffee withaclientandseeingthemrelaxingin

theirnewhome,hearingthemsay‘Ilove thisspace’.Itmakesitallworthwhile.”

BrightmanClarke’sseven-stepdesign processstartswithaninitialpreappointment‘KickstartConsultation’ whereyoucandiscussyourrequirements andaspirations.“OurKickstart consultationisagreatopportunityfora potentialclienttotestthewaterfirst;no questionistoobigortoosmall,”said Jonathan.

Ifyouchoosetoproceed,thefun reallystarts.BrightmanClarkewillwork closelywithyouthroughouttheprocess andhelpguideyoufromthedesign stagethroughplanningandbuilding regulationsubmissionstothe constructiondrawings,issuingthemto yourbuilder.Ifyoudon’thaveabuilder, theycanalsorecommendtherightone foryourproject.

Whereasformanyarchitectsthe servicestopsthere,BrightmanClarke

alsoofferacompleteproject managementservice.Theywillwork withyourbuilderthroughoutthe constructionprocesstoensure everythingiscompletedtotheoriginal designspecificationsandtothehighest standard.It’swhymanyoftheirclient relationshipsbecomelong-lastingones.

“Handingconstructiondrawingsover toabuildercanoftenbeastepintothe unknown,sowe’rehappytobeon-siteto ensureeverythingisinterpretedcorrectly. Successisofteninthedetail,afterall,” saidChris.“Weloveseeingthedesigns we’vecreatedwithourclientsgofroma conceptrightthroughtocompletion.”

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Bringingupbaby

umans:we’reanexpensive bunch,aren’twe?Witha constantlyevolvingneedfor somethingoranother–aneedtopass time,aneedtoFILLtime,aneedtosee thisorownthat...mostofourneeds (ahem,wants!)don’tcomefreeor,sadly, evencheap.

Butwhataboutthelittlestamongus–theoneswiththechubbycheeks,tiny fingernails,andsofttuftsofhair–just howexpensivearebabies?Well,they aren’texactlylow-costbecause,let’snot forget,theydon’tstaybabiesforever…

Thechangingoftimes

FindingsfromtheCentreofEconomic andBusinessResearchtellsusthatthe costofraisingachildhasincreasedby 63percentsince2003–that’salmost twicetheannualrateofinflation.There isstrongevidencetosuggestthat childcareandeducationarethemain

contributingfactorstothisincrease, giventhattheynowaccountfor62per centofparentalspending.Thisfinancial risecouldbethereasonforanother recenttrend:goingchild-free(‘free’ beingtheoperativeword!).

AccordingtotheOfficeforNational Statistics,thepercentageofwomen choosingtonothavechildrenhas doubledinagenerationtoo,with18per centofwomenbornin1970being child-freebythetimethey’re45.This, comparedtojustninepercentforthose bornin1946,tellsusthatthecostof bringingupachildortwomaybejust toogreatforsometobear,especiallyas thiscostissteadilyontherise.

Nineteenyearsago,Westsidetracked thefinancialcostofbringingupEmily, animaginedfirst-borntoaffluent Sheffieldparents,andfoundthatshe’d costmumanddadawhopping £275,000frombirthtoage18.Butfor thosewhohaven’tbeenputoffbythe

costofchild-rearing,justhowmuch wouldEmilycostin2023?Let’sfindout, shallwe?

Emilyasanewborn

Okay,thisisthebiggestpart,isn’tit?You stockupontheessentialsandprepare yourself–seriously,prepareyourself!–forthehugeexpenditurebecause,after all,you’llonlyneedtodothisonce, right?Right?!

Sowe’vegottogetacrib,some bedding,amobile,apram,achanging bagandmat,somebottlesandabreast pump,ohnotforgettingababybath! Plusthere’sacarseat,safety equipment,amonitor,towels,flannels, pyjamas,clothes,shoes,toysanda weeklynappyandfoodexpenditurethat willequal£30+amonth.Butbefore anyofthatyou’regoingtohavetofork out£175+onmaternityclothes, surprise!

YOUMIGHTWANTTOSITDOWNWHILEYOUREADTHIS... WESTSIDEPILOTSTHEPRICEYPATHOFPARENTHOOD.

She’sgrowingsofast!

Blimey,thosesixmonthshaveflownby, timetorestock.She’soutgrownhercrib, soyou’llneedtobuyheranewcotand mattressat£500.Nextupyou’regoing towanttogiveyourarmsarestnow thatshe’sgettingbigger–read:heavier–soyoucanexpecttopay£100fora multi-positionshouldercarry.

Biggerbabymeansbiggerclothes, that’llbeaminimum–yes,Isaid minimum–spendof£150.Morenappies andfoodwilljumpto£65+eachmonth, sosetasidesomeextrapenniesforthat. Andperhapsyou’llwanttostart incorporatingabreakonenightamonth? Keepenoughmoneyforan£15perhour babysitter,nottomention47weeksof daycarewhenyoueventuallygobackto work,whichbringsustoastaggering…

Startingschool

Atthetenderageofthree,Emilycan beginpre-schoolandit’sagood’un–a highly-ratedindependentschoolcloseto home;butconvenienceandhigh OFSTEDratingscomeataprice: £12,500fortheyear.

Nextupisinfantschoolanddoesn’t shelookwonderfulinhersmartschool uniform?Youshouldhopeso,itcostyou £350.Nottomentionthecostofthe schoolitselfwhichis£27,500,then another£30,000forthreeyearsofjunior school;andcompulsoryschoollunches ontopofthat–over500quidperyear, forsevenyears–andyetmoreuniform tobuy…thisisgettingexpensive.

Uh-oh,teenageyears

You’vespentsomuchonpreparingher fortheworlduptothispoint,itwould

bedafttostopnow.

Giveherthechancetospreadher wingsabitandsendhertoalovely boardingschoolinYork,farenoughaway forhertohavesomeindependencebut closeenoughthatshecancomehome whensheneeds;sevenyearsatQueen Ethelburga’swillsetyouback£250,000.

Withthisnewfoundfreedomcomesthe desireforhertostartchoosingherown clothesandleisureactivities,sothrowin £25aweekpocketmoneyforherandpay the£230amonthmobilephonebill.Oh, she’sgoingtoneedalaptopforschooltoo, sogetherthe£2,000MacBookthat everyone’sbeentalkingabout.

Andnotforgetting…

Familyholidays,withoneextraperson aboardyou’llbelookingatanaverage extracostof£1,500perholiday.Then therearetheholidaysandtripsaway withfriendsthatEmilywillwanttotake asshegetsolder,soexpectaround £400+pertrip.

Maybeshe’llgetintogaming,soan Xboxwillsetyouback£449,andaTV toplayitonwillbe£2,000ifyouwant togotop-of-the-line.She’sboundtolike music,soexpectanywherefrom£40100foreachgigshebegsandbegsyou tolethergoto.Andthen,thefinalnail inthecoffinofgoodcredit:Christmas andbirthdayswhich,surprisingly,aren’t thatexpensivewhenyoucomparethem tothecostofhereducation.Theaverage totalbirthdayandChristmasspendona childupuntilage18is£12,500–let’s justhopeshedoesn’thavehideously expensivetaste.

Finalreckoning…

Soin19shortyears,wereckonthecostof raisingEmilyhasrisenbyover£100,000–ouch.Butwait,there’smore!

IfEmilyhadpursuedauniversity educationbackthen,she’dhavehadtuition feeloansofanywherefrom£1,000to £3,000andanaveragestartingsalaryof £19,000,meaningshecouldhave potentiallyaffordedatidylittlehouseor flatforherselffollowinggraduation–the averageSheffieldhousepricein2004was onlyabout£126,000,quiterespectable. Nowadaysthough,Emilywillbeleaving universityhavingrackedupaminimum £27,000ofdebt–notforgetting maintenanceloanrepaymentswhich wouldtotalsomewherearound£12,000.

Sadlythough,startingsalarieshaven’t increasedinkindandremainaroundthe £20,000markwhilehousepricesin Sheffieldnowaverageanywherefrom £190,000to£230,000–soitseemsthe oddsarestackedagainsther(parents) whowilllikelybefootingthebillfora littlewhileafterher18thbirthday.Better getsaving!

Bright beginnings

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Whatshouldyoulookforinaschool?

Academicachievement–examresultsareundoubtedly importanttomanyparentsandtheschoolwillbekeento sharetheseiftheyareproudofthem.

Extracurricularopportunities–askaboutsportsactivities; arts,creativeandmusicalopportunities;clubs;thepersonal, social,healthandeconomic(PSHE)curriculum;andtripsand visits.Thesearethethingsyoungpeopletendtoremember mostabouttheirtimeatschoolandareavitalpartofa child’sdevelopment.

Schoolethos–whatistheatmospherelikeintheschool?

AtHopeValleyCollege,theyencouragestudentstobe kind,friendly,positiveandaspirational.Thesearetheircore beliefs,andtheyunderpinalldecisions.

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Mylnhurst Preparatory Schooland Nursery

MylnhurstPreparatory SchoolandNursery measuretheirsuccess insmilesonfaces, challengesattempted andambitionsachieved.Theirchildrenarethegreatestsource ofpride;happy,kind,curious,andcapable,eachisvaluedas anindividualandisabletodiscoverhisorheruniquetalents andinterestsinthesecurityofanurturing,family environment.

Awonderfulteamofteachersandteachingassistantsinspire pupilsthrougharichandvariedcurriculum,inwhichadeep respectforothersandfortheworldaroundthemis interwoventhroughout.

“Weareambitiousforourpupils,believingthat achievementisborneoutofpassionandpractice,challenge, andsupport,”saidHeadmasterMichaelHibbert.“Fromthe swimmingpooltothespecialistsciencelab,thecookeryroom toAppleMacsuite,ourchildrengrowupbenefitingfromall thatMylnhurstanditscampushastooffer,withinandbeyond theclassroom.

“Shouldyouwishtoknowmore,pleasegetintouchand wewouldbedelightedtowelcomeyoutoourfantastic school.”

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,likemycolleaguesinsecondary schoolsacrossthecountry,am preparingtostartsupportingYear 6studentsthroughtheprocessof transitionfromprimarytosecondary school.Thisallstartson1Marchwhen excited11-year-oldsandtheirparentswill openanemailfromtheirlocalauthority toletthemknowwhichsecondaryschool willbeluckyenoughtowelcomethemto theircommunityinSeptember.

Formostfamilies,thiswillbeajoyful andexcitingtime.However,fora significantfew,theemailwon’tcontain thenewsforwhichtheyhadhoped.If youareinthissituation,don’tdespair! Muchcanchangebetweennowandthe startofthenewschoolyear.Thereis plentyyoucandotosupportyourchild sothatthey,too,canhappilyjoinnew friendsbeingwelcomedtotheirnew schoolinSeptember.

Therightofappeal

Youhavetherighttoappealthedecision. Theprocessstartswiththesubmissionof anappealformtothelocalauthorityin whichyourpreferredschoolissited.Each localauthorityhasitsownappealprocess, andeachhasadeadlineforthe submissionofappealforms.Itisworth consultingthelocalauthoritywebsitefor fulldetails.Youshouldalsocheckthe school’sadmissionpolicytoensureyou meettheentryrequirementsandconsider thereasonsthatyouwantyourchildto attendtheschoolsothatyoucan articulatetheseclearly.

Thereareotheroptions…

Iencourageparentsandcarerswhofind themselvesinthissituationtoconsider thatitmightoffertheopportunityto considerafreshtheoptions.Nowthat youarenotcaughtupinthefrenzyof

schoolopeneveningsthatprecededyour decision-makinglastOctober,doyou havetimetolookatpreviously overlookedoptions?Couldthisbean idealopportunityforyourchildtocarve theirnicheinafreshenvironment?

Lookobjectivelyattheschoolat whichyourchildhasbeenoffereda place.Eachschoolhasauniqueapproach toprovidingtheeducationand developmentopportunitiestosupport yourchildthroughtheirjourneyto adulthood.Carefullyconsiderifthis schoolmightactuallyofferan environmentthatwillallowyourchild tothriveandbesuccessful.Seewhatthe schoolisofferingbywayofactivities thatwillenableyouandyourchildto settleintotheschool.Contacttheschool toasktolookaroundifyouhavenot alreadyhadtheopportunity.

Therewillbegoodschoolsthatwill stillbedelightedtowelcomeyourchild inamongsttheirSeptember2023intake. Contactschoolstoenquireiftheystill havespacesavailableintheirSeptember 2023Year7cohort.Youmightbe surprised.

TheHopeValleydifference

IamproudtobethePrincipalofHope ValleyCollege.Weofferapositively differentapproach,thatsuitsour students.Withfewerthan600students, ourschoolisnotasbigassome, providingaslightlylessdaunting prospectforYear6studentswhoseonly experienceofschoolisthatofasmaller primaryschool.

Unusually,ouruniformis straightforward:practical,comfortable andaffordable.Ourrequirementfora schoolpoloshirtandsweatshirtteamed

GAYNORJONES,PRINCIPALOFHOPEVALLEYCOLLEGE, EXPLORESTHEOPTIONSAVAILABLETOPARENTS RECONSIDERINGSECONDARYSCHOOLCHOICES.

GaynorJones,Principal ofHopeValleyCollege

withblackorbluetrousers-jeansare acceptable-andtrainersisappreciated bystudentsandparentsalike(“…the currentuniformisexcellentvalueand allowschildrentolearnwhilebeing relaxedandcomfortable…”).

Freeingstudentsfromatraditional uniformencouragesthemtofocus,and thisshowsinourconsistentlystrong examresults.Ourcurriculumis ambitiousandwideranging.Therange ofqualificationsthatweofferiscarefully consideredtoopenupthewidest opportunitiestoourstudentswhenthey taketheirnextstepsafterschool.

AspartofChorusEducationTrust, whichincludestheSouthYorkshire TeachingHub,webenefitfromtheskills

andexperienceofalargecommunityof educators.TheTrusthasenabledusto developtheschoolsiteandteaching facilities,bringingcuttingedge technologyandequipmenttoour classroomsandtoourstudents.

Asaruralschool,setintheheartof thebeautifulHopeValley,ouryoung peopletakeadvantageofallthatthearea hastoofferthroughbothcurricularand extracurricularactivities.Our commitmenttoincludingtheoutdoors inouryoungpeople’sexperienceis demonstratedinthe‘outdooradventure’ moduleincludedinourPEcurriculum.

Thesedifferencesareattractingstudents fromanever-wideningarea,many travellingfromSheffieldandacross

DerbyshiretotakeadvantageofaHope Valleyeducation.So,Iofferaninvitation toanyfamilieswhoarenowunexpectedly exploringsecondaryschooloptionsagain togetintouch.We’dlovetoshowyouall thatwehavetoofferyourchild.

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eeingallchildrenhave opportunitiestoflourishisat theheartofMichaelHibbert’s commitmenttoprimaryeducation.

Michaelwasrecentlyappointed headmasterattop-performingMylnhurst PreparatorySchoolandNurseryand firmlybelievesthatthefirstfiveyearsof achild’slifearecrucialtotheir developmentandeducation.Hishopes fortheirfuturesuccessextendsbeyond theformalitiesofacademiclessonsand he’sakeenadvocateofholistic approachestolearning.

“IwantchildrentoleaveMylnhurstas betterhumanbeings,”heexplained.“I wantthemtodevelopsociallyaswellas academicallyandtohavevitallife chances.”

Michaeldrawsonhisownearly experiencesofschool,whichbyhisown admission,werelessthanpositive.The SouthAfrican-bornteacherknowsfirsthandtheimpactthateducation,goodor bad,canhaveonyoungpeople.

Michael’scareerhasincludedrolesata statecomprehensiveschoolinLondonas wellasaheadshipataNewcastle-based prepschoolandhehasbeenworking withhisnewcolleaguessincelastspring toensureasmoothtransition.

Aimingtoinspire

StaffatMylnhurstincludeseveral whosechildrenattendedtheschooland somewereevenpupilstherethemselves. Describingtheworkforceasverysettled andstable,Michaelsaidhewas immediatelystruckbythefantastic relationshipsbetweenstaffandpupils.

AlthoughaCatholicschool,Mylnhurst isopentoallchildrenaged3to11, irrespectiveoffaithandMichaelhimself isnotCatholic.Schoollifeisbasedon valueswhichincludeinspiringyoung childrentolearn,interestinglybackedup bythecognitivescienceandteaching childrenhowtheycanactuallydoit. Mylnhurstisaschoolfirmlyrootedinits traditionsbutwithamodernand forward-lookingapproachtoeducation.

“Idon’tbelieveyoucanmakechildren learn,youhavetoinspirethemandalso helpthemunderstandhowtolearn whichiswhereresearchandscienceare important,”hesaid.

ChildrenatMylnhurstwon’tbethe onlyonestobenefitfromtheschool’s ethos,facilitiesandresourcesasthenew headbelievesthatlinkswiththewider communityandotherlocalschoolscan bringhugemutualbenefits.

Inhispreviouspositions,Michaelhas taughtscienceinstateschoolsthatdidn’t havetheirownscienceteachersor resourcesandinvitedstateschoolpupils tolanguageandsportingmasterclasses. Henowhopestoestablishsimilar connectionsinandaroundSheffieldand

seesworkingwithotherschoolsasa highlyworthwhiletwo-wayrelationship.

“Thewholepointistoparticipate togetherandgiveallyoungpeoplea chancetomeetdifferentpeopleandhave newexperiences,”hesaid.

Awayfromtheclassroom,Michael liveswithhiswifeBabitahandtwo ‘highly-strung’BorderCollies.

“MovingtoSheffieldhasbeena revelation,”hesaid.“Welovebeingactive andarethoroughlyenjoyingexploring thenaturalbeautythisareaoffers.”

TofindoutmoreaboutMylnhurstorto arrangeavisit,call01142361411,email enquiries@mylnhurst.co.ukorvisit www.mylnhurst.co.uk

INTRODUCINGNEWLY-APPOINTEDHEADMASTEROFMYLNHURSTPREPARATORY SCHOOLANDNURSERY,MICHAELHIBBERT.

MountSt Mary’sCollege

TheSundayTimesGood SchoolsGuidewas releasedlatelastyear,and MountStMary’swere thrilledtoseethatthe PreparatorySchool, BarlboroughHall,has beenfeaturedinthetop 50PrepSchoolsonce again,movinguponeplaceonthelist.

TheschoolisalsodelightedtoannouncethatMountSt Mary’sCollegehas,forthefirsttime,beenfeaturedinthelist oftopIndependentSeniorSchools.Thislistisbasedon academicachievementsfromthesummerofallIndependent SchoolsintheUK,withonlythetop400beingfeatured.Asa non-selectiveschool,itisagreatachievementtobefeatured insuchaprestigiouslist,andisatestamenttothehardwork ofstaffandstudents.

Academiahasalwaysbeenakeyfocusfortheschool.It offersabroadcurriculum,withtraditionalsubjectssuchas LatinandAncientCivilisationsmarryingupwithmodern subjectslikeBusinessandSportsScience.

Followingtheexcellentcurriculumprogramme,manyof sixthformstudentsgoontostudyattopuniversities.Justthis year,theschoolhashadastudentgaina100percent scholarshiptostudyatCambridge.

Tofindoutmore,01246433388orvisit www.msmcollege.com

Razzamataz

Razzamataz TheatreSchools Sheffieldarean award-winning theatreschool whoarenot onlypassionate aboutthe performingarts butalsoabout theirstudents mentalhealthand wellbeing.

Theypridethemselves ontreatingallchildrenas individualsandhelpingtobuildtheirconfidenceandsupport themwiththeiranxieties.

"MydaughterhadafantastictimeinJuniors2today.Shefeltreally anxiousbeforeherfreesessionbutIcouldn’tgethertostoptalking aboutitafterhersession.Plus,sheLOVEStheMatildatheMusical songsanddances!”

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OldSchoolHouseNurserySchools

ChildrenattheOldSchoolHouseNurserySchoolsenjoythe bestpossiblestartinlife.Withrichlearningopportunities, spaciousbuildingsandoutdoorfacilities,state-of-the-artplay equipmentandhighlytrainedandprofessionalstaff–there’sa veryhappyclienteleatTheOldSchoolHouseNurseries.

Fornearly30yearsthisfriendly,family-runnurseryhas forgedareputationasaleaderinchildcareprovision, providingwraparoundcareandaplethoraofactivitiesfor babiesandchildrenfromthreemonthstoschoolage.They alsohaveafterschool,Frenchandholidayclubsforthose agedfiveto11years.

Bothnurserieshave‘OUTSTANDING’intheirOfsted reports.ItalsohasthequalityassuranceofbeinganInvestor inPeople(GOLD)andisanaccreditedtrainingcentrefor CACHE(theleadingqualificationinchildcare).

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SheffieldGirls’ GDST

SheffieldGirls’GDSThasrecently beennamed‘Independent SecondarySchooloftheYearin theNorth’byTheSundayTimes, ParentPower2023.

Aftercelebratingprodigious GCSEandALevelresultsthis summer,despiteanincrediblychallengingcoupleofyears,the schoolisinhighspiritsagainafterbeinggiventhisaccolade.

InTheSundayTimes’annual‘ParentPower’SchoolGuide, whichcombinesandreviewstheresultsofbothprivateand stateschoolsacrosstheUK,SheffieldGirls’cameoutontop afterconsiderationofnotonlyGCSEandALevelgradesbut alsotheSchool’sholisticapproachtoextra-curricularprovision, pastoralsupportandcharactereducation.percentALevel gradesawardedatA*orAand81percentGCSEresultsat7-9.

HeadNinaGunson(pictured)hasbeenreflectingonthe outstandingranking:“Wearejustthrilledtoberecognisedas theIndependentSecondarySchooloftheYearintheNorth. Thegirls’examresultsthissummerweresuchawonderful rewardforthepositivity,hardworkandinnovation demonstratedbystudentsandstaffalikeoverthelastcouple ofextremelychallengingyears,andtoreceivethisaccoladeis simplytheicingonthecake.

“EverysingledayIamimpressedbytheachievementsof ourstudentsandproudofthevaluestheydemonstrate.I hopethateverymemberofourSchoolcommunitycanshare myprideinthisawardwhichbelongstousall.”

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It’saboardfora greatcauseas Sheffield’s celebrated Abbeydale MiniatureRailway raisedmorethan £2,000forSt Luke’sHospice.

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Nowapopularpartofthegroup’sannualschedule,the 2023WinterNightdateisalreadyconfirmedfor8December.

“WearedelightedthattheAbbeydaleMiniatureRailwayis suchakeensupporteroftheworkwedo,”saidStLuke’s CommunityFundraiserEllieMatthews.

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MatlockFarmPark,justten minutesfromChesterfield centre,islookingforwardto celebratingits20thbirthday thisspringwiththeirvisitors.

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ManagingDirectorandfounderAllanFinlayisproudof howfartheparkhascome:“We’vereallysurpassed everythingwesetouttodo.Mybackgroundwashospitality andmywifeVirginiahasalwaysbeeninfarming-westarted theparkoffjustasalittlesomethingtodotogether.Ilook nowatwhatweofferwithalltheanimals,facilitiesand activitiesandfeelimmenselyproud,particularlyofourteam whoworkhardtodelivertheexperience.Seeingchildrenand adultshappywhenthey’rewithusisjustwonderful.”

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Engagingmore people

SheffieldCathedralhasbeen awarded£159,000ingrant supportfromBenefactTrust. Spreadoverthreeyears,the grantwillbeinvestedinto differentprojectseachwiththe sameaim:toengagemore peopleinthelife,thework,andthehistoryofthecathedral.

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Signofthetimes?

ILLUSTRATORMOLLYJONESISBREATHINGNEWLIFEINTO THEDYINGARTOFSIGN-WRITING.BYRICHARDABBEY.

TherewasatimeontheBritish highstreetwhenalmostevery restaurant,barorshopfronthad ahand-paintedsign.Nowadays,theart ofsignwritingisconsideredadying trade.ButaSheffieldillustratoris buckingthetrendandbringingthis traditionalformback–andinsome style.

OriginallyfromRugby,MollyJones cametoSheffieldHallamUniversityin 2013tostudyforadegreeinIllustration; shegraduatedin2016withfirstclass honours.

Attheendofhercourseshereturned homebutalwaysintendedtoreturn north.Thatshedidafter12monthsand tooktheboldstepofbecominga freelanceillustrator.

“Igotajobinretail,savedsome money,butmymumanddad

alwayspushedmeandmytwoyounger sisterstopursuewhatwelovedoing,” saidMolly.“SoImovedbackupto Sheffieldandmadethedecisionto becomeasign-writer,muralistand illustrator;Ineededtomeetpeopleand gettoworksoIwenttonetworking eventsandtookpartinaGoogleGarage workshop,theyhelpedmetodevelopmy website.”

Thenetworkingquicklypaidoff althoughMollyfellintosignwritingby chance.

“IthoughtwhenIfinisheduniversityI wouldstartillustratingbooksordoing illustrationsformagazines,”explained Molly.“Atthenetworkingeventspeople startedaskingifIcouldpaintasign.I thought,I’vegottheskillsofpainting soI’llfigureoutwhatIneedtodo andgofromthere.”

Mollyhassincepaintedsignsfor Bragazzis(whereshealsoworksparttime),PorterBrookDeli,Crumband NorthTownDeli.

“It’sareallyniceprocessandIthink forotherbusinesses,they’reoftensmall start-upssowanttosupportother smallbusinessessuchasmyself,”said Mollyofthesignwriting.“Plus,they getthattailoredexperienceandfeel partoftheprocess.It’sanice collaborativeprojecttoworkon together.”

Molly’sotherdesignworkhasseen herworkwiththelikesofHeartof theCityandUrban-ita–her skylineshavebeenabig hit–aswellasUrbana TownPlanningandthe nowdefunctSheffield CreativeGuild.

ForMotoreCaféshepaintedlogos ontotheirvansaswellaspricelists, loyaltycardsandcoffeecups,andshe’s alsopaintedlogosforMeadows& Mulberry,designedstampsforFerry Meadowsanddonewindowillustrations forUnionStreet.

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mainstreamworktakesover.Thet-shirts andaccessorieshavebeenabighitat marketsaroundthecity.

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Fast-movingmarket

We’venowbeenofferinglabgrowndiamondsforaround18 months.Weexpectedthisnew markettobeveryfast-moving,sowhat’s beenhappening?

Firstly,customerreceptionhasbeen amazing.Whiletheyaren’tfor everybody,lotsofpeoplehavedecidedto golab-grown,fromyoungcouples lookingforthemostethicalchoicefor theirengagementringtooctogenarians buyingthebigdiamondstudstheyhave alwayspromisedthemselves.Somewho alreadyownspectaculardiamondsare buyingthemas“dressjewellery”when cubiczirconiadoesn’tfeelspecial enough.Theredoesn’tseemtobea typicallab-growndiamondbuyer.

Weanticipatedthatpriceswould decreasesomewhat,andthishas happened,especiallyinlargersizes. Initially,westockedstonesupto1.00ct becausewefeltthatwaswherelabgrowndiamondsrepresentedthebest value;abovethispricesroserapidly.

Innaturalstonesthehugeincreasein priceasyoumoveupwardsinsize reflectsthecomparablerarityoflarge

stones,especiallyinfinequalities.For lab-growndiamondstheincreaseisnot soeasytounderstand,butitisinpart downtothetechnicaldifficultiesof producingthem.

Today,asproductiontechniques continuetodevelop,largerstonesare becomingmoreaffordableandwehave expandedourcollectiontoreflectthis. Verylargestones(5.00ctplus)stillshow hugeincreasesinprice,butweanticipate thatthiscouldchangetoointhefuture. Lab-growndiamondsmakelargerstones affordableformanymorepeople.

Averageproductionqualityhasalso improved;18monthsago,D/Ecolour andVS+claritydiamondscommandeda massivepremiumbuttodaythepremium forthesefinestgradesiscomparatively smallandtheylookexcellentvalue; manysuppliersactuallyonlysupplyfine qualitystones,especiallyinsmallersizes. Aswiththepremiumpaidforlarger sizes,innaturaldiamondstheincreased pricereflectsthefactthatonlyavery smallproportionofdiamondsareoffine colourandclarity.Inlab-grown diamondsamuchgreaterproportionof

stonesachievehighergrades.

Weinitiallyintroducedlab-grown diamondsinsinglestonerings,butwe havenowexpandedourrangetoinclude classicdiamondpendantsandearrings plusafewslightlyfancierdesigns.Most ofoureternityringscanalsobe producedinlab-growndiamonds alongsidethreegradesofnatural diamondtoo.

Lab-growndiamondsarestilla relativelynewproductwithavailability andpricingchangingatafastpace.We willcontinuetoobservehowthings moveanddevelopourranges accordingly.Wehavebeenexcitedtosee thatlab-growndiamondssitwell alongsideourclassicnaturaldiamond offeringandwearehappytotalktoyou aboutthesimilaritiesanddifferences betweenthemifyouareunsurewhich waytogo. PAJewellery

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Whensomeonedies, someoneelse–apersonal representative(eitheran executorwherethereisawillor anadministratorwherethereisno will)–mustsortoutthedeceased’s estate.Thismeansapplyingfor probate,pullingtogetherallmoney, personalpossessions,propertyand otherassets,payinganybills, completingallinheritancetaxand othertaxdocumentation,realising theestatewherenecessaryand distributingittothebeneficiaries.

Itcanbeadauntingjob, especiallyduringanalready difficultandoftenstressfultime.

Legal,administrativeandtaxdutiescan besubstantial,anditisprobablybestto gethelpfromaprofessionalprobate lawyer,asthepersonalrepresentativecan bepersonallyliableifmistakesaremade.

Asapersonalrepresentative,yourfirst stepistoensurethatyouhave permissionfromthecourts.Most personalrepresentativeswillneedto applyforagrantofprobate(ifthereisa will)orlettersofadministration(ifthere isnowill).Youwillneedtoestimatethe valueoftheestateanddecidewhether inheritancetax(IHT)isduebefore applyingforprobate.IfIHTisdue,you willneedtowait20weeksbefore applyingforprobate.Thegovernment indicatesthatgrantingprobateistaking around16weeksatpresent–providing noadditionalinformationorfurther documentation–suchasaffidavits–is needed.Thereisafeeof£273for estatesofover£5,000andnofeefor estatesoflessthanthat.

HeadofGraysons’privateclientteam, LauraCowan,says:“Calculatingand reportingtaxesowedcanbeespecially complex,particularlyonhigher-value estates.However,changestotakeplace inApril2023,followingtheautumn budget,willmeanthatmoreestateswill becomeliablefortax.

“Whilsttherewillbenochangesto inheritancetax,whereitmustbepaidon allestatesoverthedeceased’snilrate band(NRB)of£325,000andthe residencenilrateband(RNRB)of £175,000(whereapplicable),areduction inthecapitalgainstax(CGT)threshold islikelytohaveasignificantimpact.”

CGTispayableonanyprofitmadeby theestate,thatisthedifferencebetween thevalueoftheassetsatdeathandtheir valueatdisposal–lessanycostsrelated tothesaleoftheassets.Atpresent,an estatehasaCGTallowanceof£12,300 peryear.Thatmeansthatiftheestate makesaprofitoflessthanthisfromthe disposalofassets,noCGTisdue.

Theallowanceforthefirstyearrunsto 5April–irrespectiveofthedateof death.Thereisthenthesameallowance forthetwoyearsfollowingdeath–but allowancescannotberolledover. However,followingthebudget,the allowanceissettoreduceinApril2023 to£6,000andthenagaininApril2024 andforsubsequentyears,to£3,000.This meansthatmanymoreestateswill becomeliableforCGTfromAprilthis

year.Ifassetsarepassedonto beneficiariesbeforetheyaresold, theliabilityforCGTmovesto thatperson.Forcharities,which areexemptfromCGT,thisis likelytomeanmorework,asthey mustreclaimanyCGTalready paidbyanestate.

Itisimportanttonotethatthe currentrateofCGTonchargeable capitalgainsonresidential propertyiseither18percentfor lowertaxpayersor28percentfor highertaxpayers.Theratefortax onchargeablecapitalgainsonany otherassetis20percent.

WhereasignificantamountofCGTis payableorassetsofasignificantvalue aresold,atrustandestatetaxreturn mustbecompleted.Youmustalsoreport toHMRCtheestateincomefromthe dateofdeathuntileverythinghasbeen passedtothebeneficiaries(otherthanin certainexemptcircumstances).

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TheDiary

Exhibition

Hair:Untold Stories

10February–29October WestonParkMuseum www.sheffieldmuseums.org.uk

There’smoretohairthanwashing, combingandcutting.It’san extraordinary,renewablefibrewith arangeofunexpectedpossibilities. Hair:UntoldStories,anew exhibitionopeninginFebruaryat WestonParkMuseum,putsthe substancebeforethestyleand unfurlstheuntoldstoriesofhair.

Fromjewelleryanddressesto armourandenvironmental protection,theexhibitionhighlights theremarkablequalitiesofhairasa material.Italsoexploresour complexrelationshipwithhairboth on,andoff,ourheads–howand whywecaresomuchaboutour ‘crowningglory’,andhowhairis entangledwithsociety’sexpectations andourrelationshipstoothers.

Theexhibitionweavesinthe workofartists,filmmakersand designerswithawiderangeof objectsandarchivematerial reflectingourconnectionwithour hair.Together,theytellpersonal, powerfulandsurprisingstories, spanningSheffieldhairsalonsto theglobalhairtrade.

WaqarArmin,Ali’sHairandCosmetics Image©SheffieldMuseums

Theatre

RatPack:Swingin’At TheSands

3March/OvalHall

www.sheffieldcityhall.co.uk

DirectfromLondon’sWestEnd,this showissuretobespectacular.Getready foranightjam-packedfullof entertainment,featuringsomeofthe greatesthitsofalltime-including‘New York,NewYork’,‘MyWay’,and‘That’s Life’.Withamixofcomedy,audience participationandgreatperformers,it’s suretobeanunforgettableevening.

WildfireRoad

4-18March/Playhouse

www.sheffieldtheatres.co.uk

DirectedbyEveLeigh,preparetobe captivatedbythisnewplay.Fastenyour seatbeltandjointhepassengersonboard astheytakeofftoTokyo.But,thisisn’t goingtobethejourneytheyexpect,as theplaneishijacked.Whatisthe hijackersmotive?And,moreimportantly, whatwillbethefateofthoseintheair?

TheWayOldFriendsDo

7-11March/Lyceum

www.sheffieldtheatres.co.uk

CallingallABBAfans!Afterachance meetingalmost30yearsafterparting ways,twoschoolfriendssetouttoform theworld’sfirstABBAtributeband-and thebestpart?They’redoingitindrag! So,poponyourplatformbootsandjoin thepaironaheartfeltjourneyofdesire, devotionanddancingqueens.

17March

Followingadisastrouscrashonan unknownplanet,pilotMillssoon realiseshe’sinfactstrandedonEarth. Andthemostshockingpart?He’s gonebackintime-65millionyears. Alongsidetheonlyothersurvivor, Koa,thetwomustmaketheirway acrosstheplanet,riddledwith unknowncreatures,inabidtoseek rescue.

Film Music

TheLathums

9March/O2Academy

www.academymusicgroup.com/ o2academysheffield

Followingthereleaseoftheirnew album,FromNothingToALittleBit More,theLathumsareback.The Englishindiebandaresuretowow withtheirwonderfulharmoniesand infectiousenergy.Getreadytosing yourheartout.

BethHart

11March/OvalHall www.sheffieldcityhall.co.uk

AmericanmusicianBethHartis returningtothestageforherlatest tour.Theblues-rocksinger-songwriter willbeperforminglivethisMarch, singinghitsfromhermostrecent album,ATributetoLedZeppelin.

Events

SheffieldAdventure FilmFestival

3-5March ShowroomCinema

www.showroomworkstation.org.uk Loveagoodstory?Well,prepareto immerseyourselfintheworldoffilm thisMarch.Getreadytoexplorethe greatoutdoorsintheformoffilm. Morethan100ofthebestfilmsmake thefinalcut-rangingfromamixof travel,extremesportsandadventure. Withfilmsforallages-therereallyis somethingforeveryone.

SheffieldHalf Marathon2023

26March

ArundelGate

www.runforall.com/events/halfmarathon/sheffield-half-marathon MarkedasamajoreventintheUK’s runningcalendar,theSheffieldHalf Marathonisnotonetobemissed. EnjoythesplendidviewsofthePeak Districtonthisgorgeousroute.The eventwelcomesthousandsofrunners ofallabilities.So,sliponyourtrainers andraisemoneyforsomegreat causes.Theracestartsandfinishesin thecitycentre.

Comedy

DaraOBriain-So… WhereWereWe?

16March/OvalHall

www.sheffieldcityhall.co.uk

GracingthestagethisMarch,the comicgeniusDaraOBriainisback! Thestand-upcomedianisbringinghis Irishcharmtohisbrandnewshow, guaranteedtohaveguestslaughingall nightlong.

FrankieBoyle-Lapof Shame

8-9March/OvalHall

www.sheffieldcityhall.co.uk

ScottishComedian,FrankieBoyleis ontour.Joinhimforanightof controversialcomedyandlotsof laughs.Don’tmissthechanceto watchhimlive.

TheLathums ImagecourtesyEwanOgden

Putyourself intherunning

WEAREPROUDTOANNOUNCETHATTHENOMINATIONSFORTHE2023 WESTSIDERESTAURANT&BARAWARDSARENOWOPEN.READONTO FINDOUTHOWYOUCANBEPARTOFTHISYEAR’SEVENT.

TheWestside&Southside Bar&RestaurantAwards hassettledcomfortablyinto itsnewlocationattheOEC–OwlertonEvents&Conferencing. Thisyear’sevent,whichtakesplace onMonday30October,willbethe thirdyearrunningwehaveheldthe eventhereandiftheprevioustwo yearsareanythingtogoby,2023’s ceremonyisgoingtobeanother fantasticaffair.

Rewindingbacktolastyear,over

250peoplepackedoutthe Hillsboroughvenue,whichopened inlate2019andhostsarangeof impressivemulti-purposesuiteswith cateringforupto500guests,a perfectsettingforweddings,dinners, balls,conferences,liveeventsand more.Itwastheperfectfitforour event;extremelywellorganised,the servicewasfaultlessthroughoutthe eveningensuringthattheawards ransmoothlyandwithoutahitch.

Thekitchenservedawonderful

four-coursemealwhichconsistedof codandprawnbake,lightlyspiced sweetpotatoandcoconutsoup,pot daubeofbeefandwhitechocolate andraspberrycremebrulée.

Whenitcametothe2022 Westside&SouthsideRestaurant& BarAwards,sponsoredbyI GrunwergLtd,competitionwas keen.ThetopprizewenttoRafters, asmallbutstunningrestauranton OakbrookRoadthatjustseemsto getbetterandbetter.The3AA

BenGrunwerg(centre),ofIGrunwergLtd, andJohnMurphy(rightofcentre),managing directorofRMCMedia,presentthe ‘RestaurantoftheYear’awardtoRafters

rosetterestaurant,ownedbyAlistair MyersandTomLawson,fliestheflagfor finedininginthecityandweloved everythingaboutit-thefood,thewine, theserviceandtheoverallattentionto detail.It’sjustalovelyexperienceand welldeservingofourflagshipaward.

Judgingbythehugeroundofapplause thatgreetedtheannouncement-made byourcompereChrisWilson,theformer managingeditorofRMCMedia–itwas apopularchoiceandwell-deserved.

Oneofourmostpopularawardson thenightistheReaders’ChoiceAward, votedforbyyourselvesofcourse.We hadaflurryofentriesandafteraclose callbetweenTheMaynard,BejuandThe WortleyArms,itwasthenorthSheffield venuethatscoopedtheprize,winningby anarrowmarginoflessthan100votes. Itcouldn’thavebeencloser.

Eachofour18winnersreceivedan engravedplaque,presentedonthenight bypublishingmanagersSamWarsop, MandyOgleandSally-AnneSharp.

Here’saremindertoallrestaurant, hotel,caféandpubowners:tomakesure yourestablishmentisunderconsideration forthe2023WestsideRestaurant&Bar Awards,contactpublishingmanagerSam Warsopatsam.warsop@rmcmedia.co.uk

YoungChefoftheYear2023

Callingallheadchefsandrestaurateurs...doyouhavea brightsparkworkinginyourkitchenwhoisshapingup tobeanoutstandingchefofthefuture?Ifyoudo,now’s thetimetoshoutaboutit,becauseWestsideisstaginga fantasticcompetitiontofindtheYoungChefoftheYear 2023.

Thecompetitionisopentoallrestaurantsinthe SheffieldandNorthDerbyshireregionandallentries mustbeundertheageof25on1August2023.

AllentrantswillbeinvitedtojoinusforaMasterChefstylecookingcompetitionatadatetobearrangedlater thisyear.LastyearwehostedthecompetitionatSheffield College’srenownedcateringdepartmentandwerewowed bysomefirstrate,inventivevirtuosocooking.Ourwinner wasChrisParkerfromTheGeorge,Hathersage…so who’llbenamedasournextrisingstar?

TheWestsideYoungChefoftheYearcompetitionisa greatopportunitytoshinealightonthenextgeneration ofkitchensuperstars.We’relookingforwardtoseeing whatthebestyoungtalentouttherehastooffer,and givingallfourfinalists,aboostbyplacingtheminthe spotlight.

Theresultswillbeannouncedatthe2023Westside RestaurantandBarAwardsatTheOEC–Owlerton Events&Conferencing–onMonday30October.

We’llbecontactingrestaurantsacrosstheregioninthe nextfewmonths,remindingheadchefsandrestaurateurs togetinvolved.

Butdon’twaittobeinvited.Ifyouemployabright youngchefwiththetalentanddrivetoreachthetop,let usknow.

2022YoungChefofthe YearChrisParkerof TheGeorge,Hathersage

Meetthechef

ASELECTIONOFLOCALCOOKSSHARETHEIRKITCHENSECRETS, CULINARYLOVESANDFOODIEINFLUENCES.

AndyWornes BankHouse

AndyhasspentmostofhiscateringcareerinthePeakDistrict,startingatthe PeakEdgeHotelRedLionbeforealsoworkingatThePloughInnHathersage, TheChequersInn,FroggattaswellasTheSchoolrooms,Bradfield.Although becomingachefwasn’talwayshisfirstchoice.

“Myfriendwasachefatthetime,workingasachefdepartie,andheaskedifI wantedtocomeandgiveitago–therestishistory,”Andyrecalled.“AssoonasI startedIwashooked,itwasarealbuzztobeinfast-pacedenvironment,tobe abletopushmyselfmoreandmoreeachdayandsomethingwhichIcontinueto dotoday.That’sthebeautyofcooking,you’reforeverlearningandpushing yourself.”

BankHousespecialisesininternationalcuisineandhisfavouritedishtocookis ‘lambtwoways’.

“It’sadishthathighlightsourseasonalofferingsandgivesmetheopportunity totakeoneingredientandshowtwocompletelydifferentexpressionsofthesame thing,”hesaid.“Havingthefreedomofdevelopingmenusandcreatingnewdishesreallyallowsmetoshowoffmycreativeside.”

Andy’sadviceforyoungchefsis:“I’dtellanyonewantingtojointheindustry,itshardwork…don’tbefooled,youwillneedto putthehoursinbuttherearefewcareersouttherethatareasrewarding.”

JamesHeywood

TheGeorgeHathersage

JamesisarelativenewcomertotheTheGeorge,havingbeentherejustseven months,buthasquicklysettledin.

HestartedhiscateringcareerataplacecalledTheMonasteryin Manchester,wherehestayedforfiveyearsandprogresseduptoSouschef. WhileworkingtherehewasintroducedtotheyoungestMichelinstarredchef inScotlandwhohethenfollowedandworkedwithinhiskitchensin Scotland,somethinghedescribesasa‘hugeeye-opener’.Hehassinceworked inManchesterandShrewsburybeforefindinganewhomeinthePeak District.

“Ihadtriedoutallsorts,studiedmotormechanicsandhadvariousrandom jobs,butnothingreallygavemeabuzzlikethekitchendoes,”Jamessaidofhis chosencareer.

AtypicalworkingdayforJamesinvolvesgettingtoworkandreceivingfoodorders, stockrotation,makingsureeverythingisfitandreadytogo,ensuringeverybodyisina goodandpositivemindset,andreadyforthechallengesthedaywillbring.Thenitsstraight intolunchservice,abreakinbetweensowecanre-energisereadyforeveningservice.Alwaystryingtokeeptheteammotivated andconsistentisessential.Ontoeveningservice,thenathoroughtidydownattheendoftheday

AlfredoGeci Maranellos

AfterbeingintheUKfortwoyears,Alfredostartedcollege studyingcateringandhospitality.Thisquicklygrewintoa passionforcooking,whichinturndevelopedahungertohave hisownrestaurant.

AlfredohasnowbeentheproudownerofMaranello’s restaurantonEcclesallRoadforsevenyears.Heserves authenticItalianfood,inspiredbyhistimelivinginItaly,andhis signaturedishisAgnelloSiculo,asucculentlambdishwhichis slowcookedforfourhours.It’sverypopularwithhisregular customers.

“Thisjobrequirespassionandalotofpatience,”said Alfredo.“Therewardissatisfactionandnotalwaysmoney.

“Ienjoyseeingcustomerswalkoutofmyestablishment happyandtheyreturn.It’sagreateveningwhentheybuyme adrinkratherthantheotherwayround!”

NickStewart LosehillHouseHotel&Spa

NickisenjoyinghissecondstintatLosehillafterpreviously workingatthehotelin2017aschefdepartie.Hereturnedin 2021assouschefandwaspromotedtoheadchefinOctober 2022.

Thehotel'srestaurant,Grafene,servesmodernBritishfood andNicktakeshisinfluencesfromclassicdishesandflavour combinationsbutputsamoderntwistonthem.

"Wefocusonseasonalfoods,changingmenuswhen producegoesinandoutofseason,"Nicksaid."Ourproduce allcomesfromlocalsuppliersandIliketoshowcaselocal specialityingredientsonmymenus."

Nickwasinspiredtobeacheffromayoungageandloves thecreativityitoffers.Therewerenumerousfishingand shootingtripswithhisdadandheusedtohelpoutinhis auntie'scafewherehebakedcakesalongsideserving sandwiches,cookedbreakfastsandlunchdishes.

"Iwouldliketothankallmychefsfortheirhardworkand supportsinceIhavetakenoverasheadchef,andweareall lookingforwardtogainingaccoladesinthefuture,"Nick concluded.

GregoryRobinson TheMaynard

Assomeonewhopreferredtobe‘handson’,Gregwasanaturalfitfora kitchenenvironment.Attheageof18hewenttouniversity,usinghis chefskillstopayforhistuitionfees,andnowstilllovesthebuzzworking inabusykitchengiveshim.

“Iamhappytosaythatthefoodwecookfitswellwiththeknowledge andstyleIhave,”hesaid.“Asateamweendeavourtouseingredients thatarelocalandfresh,Ithinkthisisourgreateststrength,alongwith thelovethatweputintoeverysingledishleavingthekitchen,knowing thatsomeoneouttherewillbehappyandenjoyourhardwork.”

TheMaynardhasjustundergoneahugerestaurantrefurbandisready towelcomebackdinerswithanupdatedmenu.

“IreallyliketraditionalBritishfoodlikemygrandmausetomake,her steakandalewastodiefor!Somuchsowehaveaddedittothenew menu,alongsideourporkpieandShepherd’spie,”addedGreg. “Followingtherecentrefurbishment,wereallywanttoputTheMaynard onthemapasthenumberonediningvenueinthePeakDistrictand SouthYorkshire.”

AdamBall Nonnas

Adamisthearchetypalchefwhohasworkedhiswayupfromthe bottom;hehasheldthepositionsofporter,baker,apprenticepastry chef,pastryandchefdepartiebeforesettlingatNonnasItalian Restaurant.

Hisfirstexperienceofworkinginakitchenwasprovidedbyhis neighbourwhoownedarestaurant.Aftercompletinghisschoolwork experienceinakitchen,Adamdecidedthatitwaswhathewantedtodo foracareer.

Atypicaldayforhiminvolvedmakingbread,bakingpastries,biscuits andcrackers,pastamaking,preparingcoldandbakeddesserts,meatand fishprep,starterprepandservice.Dessertsareoneofhisfavouritethings tomakeandhissignaturedishisapearandalmondfrangipanetart. Doeshehaveanyadviceforaspiringchefs?

“Doasyourbosstellsyou,listencarefullyandgiveeverytask100per centeffort,”Adamsaid.“It’salsoimportanttoworkasateam.”

Outsideofwork,Adamcollectscookerybooksandrecipesandenjoys martialarts,yogaandtimewithhisragdollcat.

MohammedSobujMiah PrithiRaj

“Ihavebeenworkinginthistradefor28yearsnow,and havebeenaheadchefformorethan18years,”says Mohammed. HavingworkedatPrithiRajsincethedaytherestaurant openedalmosttenyearsago,it’sMohammedwhoisstillin chargeoftheirmenutoday.

Mohammed’spassionforIndianandBangladeshifood andhiscommitmenttotheindustrymeanthathe’s constantlycreatingnewdishesandflavoursforthe restaurant.

“Itallstartedasapart-timejobforpocketmoneyand thatveryquicklyturnedintoapassionwhichisgetting strongereverydaysinceIfirststartedcooking,”hesaid.“I trynottosingleoutanydish,butfromthechickenbhuna tothelambKashmiribhunaItrytohaveatwistthat representsmethechefandPrithiRaj.Idon’tcompeteor comparewithothersbutmyself.”

BenEvans-Dodd RaftersatRiversideHouse

BenjoinedRaftersatRiversideHouseinApril2021after previouslyworkingaschefdepartieatRaftersRestaurantandat TheMilestoneinSheffieldandHartshotelinNottingham.

HedescribeshisfoodasmodernEuropeanandanormaldayfor himinvolveshelpingoutinthekitchenonwhateversectionneeds thehelpmost,gettingthekitchenreadyforserviceandthen overseeingthepassduringservices.

“Ireallyenjoydevelopingnewdishesandworkingonnewways toimprovethequalityofwhatwedoandwhatweserve.”saidBen.

AfterleavingschoolBenwenttoworkforhisparentsintheir potterybutfairlyquicklyrealisedthatitwasn’tforhim.Heenrolled onaprofessionalchefsdiplomacourseatthelocalcollegeand handedouthisCVtoallthetoplocalrestaurantslookingfora part-timejob.

Askedifhehadanyadviceforotherbuddingchefs,hesaid: “Don’tbeafraidtothrowyourselfinatthedeepend,what’sthe worstthatcouldhappen?”

ScottPhilliskirk West10Bar&Kitchen

ScottjoinedWest10inDecemberlastyearandhassetabout changingupthefoodofferingatthepopularwinebarand bistro.

“Wenowofferafinediningexperiencethatconsistsofa blindthree-coursemenuwithtwosignaturesnacks–you don’tseethemenuuntilyouratthetable,wewantpeopleto betakenoutoftheircomfortzonesandtrustourtalented teamtogiveyouadiningexperienceyouwon’tforget,”said Scott,whohaspreviouslyworkedatHiddenGemCafeand theCrossScythes,Totley.

“I’vealwayshadapassionforfood,”headded.“Istartedoff potwashingbutthengotinvolvedwithfood/servicesideof thingsbymyheadchefAlanRigby–Iwouldn’tbewhereI amtodayifitwasn’tforhimbelievinginme.”

JamesSephton BroccoonthePark

ChefJameshasquitethepedigreehavingworkedforthe likesofGordonRamsayandforJasonAthertonatPollen StreetSocial.He’snowbeensettledatBroccoonthe ParkTheStraffordArmsinBarnsley,bothofwhichare operatedbyFine&CountryInns.

“Weserveadeliciousmixofclassics,likeoursignature beefstew,alongsideaseasonallychangingofferingofgastropubdisheslikeourMisoBlackCodwithsesamenoodles,pak choi,beansproutsandbroccoliandourfamouscontemporary AfternoonTea,”saidJames.“Ilovetocookdisheswithan Asiantwist,whichismyfavouriteinfluence.WehaveaJosper Grillinourkitchen,cookingoverQuebrachocharcoal,soI lovecookingfromourextensivegrillmenu.”

“Beingachefallowsyoutotakealiteralblankcanvas,and bringtolifeadishforyourcustomerstoenjoy,”headded. “Feedbackishugelyimportantforme,andIlovenothing morethanhearingourguestshaveenjoyedwhatmyselfand myteamhavecreated.”

Doeshehaveanyadviceforaspiringchefs?

“Alwayshavepassion.Passionisakeyingredienttobeing successfulinacommercialkitchen!”

MichaelFreeman WildcardBar&Grill

Michaelcertainlyknowshiswayroundaburgerortwoafter workingatYankeesonEcclesallRoadforthemajorityofhiscareer. Nowhe’smovedfurtherupthe‘goldenmile’andhasbeenwith theWildcardsinceitopeneditsdoorsinSeptember2020.

ThesportsbarandgrillservespredominantlyAmericancomfort foodbutalsohasamixtureofinfluences,specificallyMexicanand Japanese.

Michael’scareerstartedatthetenderageof13athisparents’ restaurant:“Istartedasakitchenporterandneverlookedback!”he laughs.

“Idon’tthinkyouchooseyourcareer,Ithinkitchoosesyouand ifyouhaven’tgotapassionforitthenyouwon’tlastlong.”

Helovesthateverydayisdifferentandparticularlyworkingwith freshseafood,althoughhe’sbeentoldhedoesgoodBBQoverthe yearstoo.

Ifhehadanyadviceforaspiringchefs,hesays:“Don’ttryand runbeforeyoucanwalk,learnthebasics!”

Highspirits,goodcheer

omorethanahandfulof restaurantsinSheffieldare guaranteedtoliftthespiritsand bringgoodcheerwhatevertheoccasion, butCubanahasdefinitelyearnedits placeinthateliteline-up.

Muchmorethanjustafoodvenue,it’s greatbar,avitaloutletforlivemusicand amagnetforloversofsalsadancing.

Therestaurantcantakebiggroups withease,makingitahugelypopular spotforbirthdaysandoffice‘bignights out’,andI’veenjoyedafewofthose overtheyears.

Atablefortwoonamidweekevening inearlyFebruarywasinevitablygoingto beoneofthequieternightsbutevenso thelow-keyatmosphereintheupstairs diningroomwaswarmandwelcoming, enhancedconsiderablybysomesplendid livemusiccourtesyofasologuitarist whoturnedouttohaveanenviable commandofallstyleswhenitcomes tasteful,swingingjazz,bluesandsoul.

Withahugeselectionofdishesto choosefromandavarietyofsetmenus, cateringforeveryoneincluding vegetariansandvegans,selectingwhat youaregoingtoeatisnotsomethingto berushed.It’sbesttochooseadrink first,fromtheextremelywell-stocked bar,andtakeyourtime,andthiswedid. MyfriendClaudia,alifelongteetotaller, orderedasharplyrefreshingCranberry

Twist(£3.75)fromthenon-alcoholic cocktailselectionwhileIsippedona considerablystrongerEspressoMartini (£9),perfectforsharpeningthesenses whenthereissomeseriousmenu scanningtobedone.

Itisdangerouslyeasytoover-order whensharingsmallplates,thefoodkeeps oncominglongafteryoureyesare glazingoverandyourtummyis uncomfortablystretched,butforonce commonsenseprevailedandsevendishes betweentwohungrypeopleprovedjust aboutright.OKwecouldprobablyhave forceddownatleastonemore,butwe werealreadythinkingaheadtodessert.

Despitethepotentiallybewildering selectionIthinkwechosewell.Beingof goodSouthAmericanstock,Claudia insistedonempanadas(anArgentinian classicofpastryfilledwithspicyminced beefandlamb,£7.75).Skewersof grilledrib-eyesteakwithredpeppersin azingylimeandgarlicsauce(£7.95) satedourhungerforredmeat.

Comfortfooddoesn’tcomemuch betterthandeep-friedcroquettesandthe Cubanaversion,withablendofham andbéchamelsauce(£6.75)wasvery moreish.Crispyfriedpotatoeswith chorizotoppedwithafreerangeegg (£7.25)ensuredwewerenotlackingon theall-importantcarbfront.

Toringthechanges,atasteofthesea

consistedofawonderfullyfreshandfirm hunkofhakeonabedofcannellinibeans (£8.25)andbreadedtigerprawnsserved withatangygarlicmayonnaise(£6.50).

Lastbutnotleastonoursavoury journeycameagenerousdiscofbaked, bubblinggoatscheeseonabedof spinachandmushrooms(£7.25).

There’sahugewinelistandacouple ofglassesofthesmooth,easy-drinking ChileanCabernetSauvignon(5.75) provedtobeanidealmaincourse companion.

ChurroswithbothchocolateandDulce delechesauces(£7.20)wereasweet, sticky,decadentwaytoroundoffthe evening.Astrongespressomacchiato (£2.40)tooktheedgeoffthatsugary highandsentusoutintothenightfeeling verycontent.Itwasn’tawildpartybutit wasdefinitelyagreatnightout. Cubana

YOU’REGUARANTEEDAGREATNIGHTOUTATCUBANA,RIGHT? CHRISWILSONCERTAINLYTHINKSSO.

Specialexperience

ocatedintheheartofthePeak District,atthetopofawinding countrylane,LosehillHouse Hotelsitsproudly,overlookingthe breathtakingbeautyofDerbyshire.

Andsitproudly,itshould.Unrivalled initsoffer,Losehillmakesfortheperfect countrysidegetaway;whetherthatbean overnightstayinthefour-starhotel,a relaxingspadayoranexquisitemealin itsdoubleAARosetterestaurant,The Grafene.

WevisitedLosehillHouseHotelona dark,winter’snightmeaningthatthe stunningviewswereunfortunately obscuredbythetimeofday,yetthatdidn’t takeawayfromourspecialexperience.We beganoureveningwithaseatinthe loungetotryaselectionofcanapéswhilst weperusedthemenu,beforebeingshown toourtablebytheever-attentiveand courteousmemberofstaff,Massimo.

Todrink,Ioptedforaglassofthe VenetoProsecco(£7.25),whilstmy husbandtriedalargeArgentinianMalbec (£6.75),promisingthatnexttimewe came,we’dbreakawayfromourusual tipplesandtrysomethingelsefromthe extensivedrinkslist.

Thedinnermenu(£60forastarter andmain)boastsahugeselectionof freshandlocalproduce,whichthey sourcefromlocalPeakDistrict businesseswhereverpossible.Mystarter oftorchedmackerel,hotsmoked mackerelmousseandburntlemon mayonnaisewasunlikeanythingIhad evertriedbefore.Itwastrulyexquisite; theflavourswererobustyetnot overpowering,andthesmalldiscsof appleandcucumberthatwerescattered overthefish,explodedwithflavourwith everymouthful.

Myhusbandchosethebraisedox cheekandwasjustasimpressedasI, revellinginthecrunchofthebeeffat croutonsandthesweetRoscoffonionit wasservedwith.

Oh,andnotforgettingthebreadwe devouredasanappetiser,completewith twotypesofwhippedbutter:onesalted andoneflavouredwithHenderson’s Relish.AcharmingnodtotheSheffield sauce.

Themainswerejustasremarkable,if notmoreso.Theduckbreastwascooked toperfectionandservedwithorange glazedcarrots,hasselbackpotatoanda

confitlegtartlet.Juststunning.My husband’scannonoflambwasdeepand richinitsflavour,andthebeautifully cookedfondantpotato,turnipandswede complementedthedish,providingan excitingtwisttotheotherwise traditionalrootvegetables.

Toendourevening,weoptedfora cheeseboard(£12),favouringsavoury oversweetforourdessert.Wechosea variety,includingastrong,creamycheese fromjustacrossthePennines-the interestinglynamed,LancashireBomb.

Ifyou’relookingforanexceptional diningexperienceinanintimateand relaxedsetting,Losehillprovidesjust that,andmore.

LosehillHouseHotel&Spa

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★

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Forallthefamily

WhenIlastvisitedMaranello’son behalfofWestside,I’dpromised toreturnwithmychildrenso theycouldexperiencethewarm welcomeanddeliciousItalianfoodon offer.Well,itmayhavetakenalmostfour yearsbutreturnwedid–andmyson anddaughterlovedeverybitofit.

OwnerAlfredoGecihascreateda restaurantthatdoesn’tpretendtobe anythingotherthanwhatitis,namely,a goodsolidItalianthat’llpleaseeveryone inthefamily.Fromtherusticdecorexposedbrickwalls,candlelitmarble tablesandpicturesoftheoldcountrytotheextensivemenuwithlotsof familiarfavourites,it’severythingyou wouldwantfromalocal trattoria

Westartedbysharingplatesof nocellaraolives(£4.50), frittomisto (£11.50)and prosciuttoemozzarella (£8.95),whichprovidedacontrastof texturesandflavours.Nocellaraolives havebecomeafirmfamilyfavouriteand thesewereasgoodasyouget,freshand firm,whilstthefrittomisto,which consistedofdeep-friedcalamariandking prawns,wasdeliciouslycrisponthe outsideandlovelyandtenderonthe inside.Theadditionoflemonand

homemadetartaresauceaddedextra zing.

FreshmozzarellawrappedwithParma hammightsoundlikeasimpledish,and itwas,buttherewasnomistakingthis happymarriageofflavourswhichwas enhancedbyadrizzleofextravirgin oliveoilandbalsamicvinegar.Warm homemadebreadwastheperfect accompaniment.

MywifeenjoyedmoreofthatParma hamwithhermeatymaincourse,a perfectly-cookedmedium-rare10oz sirloindiParma(£23.50)whichwas servedwithacreamsaucemadewith Stiltoncheese,blackpepper,garlicand rosemaryandtoppedwithsliversof prosciutto.Thesteakwaspleasinglypink, tenderandpairedreallywellwiththe fragrantsauce.

Idecidedtotakethefishoptionand turnedtothespecialsboardfor Spigola (£22.95),whichtranslatedaspan-fried filletsofseabassservedwithcherry tomatoes,capersandblackolives.The twolargefilletshadcrispskinandgiven asaltyhitfromthepiquantsauce.Both ofthesedishescamewithroasted vegetablesandroastednewpotatoes.

Seeingpizzaonthemenuwasenough

tobringsmilestomychildren’sfaces andMaranello’spepperoniversion (£13.50)wasexcellent-soft,stringy mozzarella,tangytomatosauceand smokysausagewithahintofspicewasa winningcombination.

Wedecidedtosharedessertstofinish -mychildrensplitachocolatefondant (£6.50)andicecream,completewith meltingcentre,whilstmywifeandI sharedaverygoodservingofhomemade tiramisu(£6.50),whichmarriedthe flavoursofcoffee,creamandchocolate perfectly.

Itwasasweetendtoasatisfying evening.Mychildrenhavealreadyasked whenwecangoback.

Maranello’s

438EcclesallRoad,Sheffield,S118PX Tel:01142665491

maranellos.co.uk

RICHARDABBEYKEPTHISPROMISEANDRETURNEDTOTHISITALIANFAVOURITE.

Mothers Day bookings now being taken

Bring your own wine - Sunday to Thursday - corkage charge applies

MARANELLO’S SERVES AUTHENTIC ITALIAN REGIONAL DISHES PREPARED BY ITALIANS. SIMPLE AS THAT.

OPEN 6 DAYS from 5pm. Last order 10pm - Closed Monday

438 Ecclesall Road Sheffield

T: 0114 266 5491 E: info@maranellos.co.uk www.maranellos.co.uk

(Open during the day for private parties)

THE GREEDY GREEK DELI & GREEK DELI DIRECT

greekdelidirect@gmail.com

Tel 07927 673990

If you have a Business Event, want to say thank you to your staff the Greedy Greek Deli via the direct side of the business can cater for you.

From our Street

Food Vans serving Large Hot Pitta Wraps and Chips to a variety of Buffets.

We can also cater for weddings and party’s too, please give Helen a call to have a chat and we can email menus and prices for you to look at.

For normal food orders and deliveries “The Greedy Greek Deli” is there for you on Sharrow Vale Road. Or order via just-eat.

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Nestled in the heart of the Peak District, Rafters Riverside House Hotel is an award winning 14 bedroom Restaurant with Rooms, situated on the river Wye in the picturesque village of Ashton-in-the-water.

Tel: 01629 814 275

Email: enquiries@riversidehousehotel.co.uk

Address: Riverside House Hotel Fennel Street, Derbyshire, DE45 1QF riversidehousehotel.co.uk

Fullofsurprises

owoftendoyoudinewith someonewho,beforearriving, hasstudiedthemenuonlineand determinedpreciselywhatthey’regoing toorder?Thisisn’tforme.Ilovesurprises.

WhichiswhytheapproachatWest10, aFulwoodRoadinstitution,suitsme downtoatee.Afocusonfresh ingredients,versatilityandcreativitymeans thatchefScottPhilliskirkandhisteam serveablindsetmenu-there’sasample listonlinebutitmakesnopromises,apart fromoneofimmensequality.

They’verecentlyrefurbishedthe restaurant–it’ssmart,welcomingand bijouinthebestpossibleway.Witha livelywinebarbelow,theatmosphereis oneofasanctuaryabovethebustle. There’satimeandaplaceforboth spaces-togetherinthischarmingvenue, it’samagiccombinationwhichmakes forawholenightout.

WestartedoureveningwithhostTom andaglassofwineinthebar.Iopted foraChileanViogner(125ml,£4)and mypartnerharkedbacktoatriptoNew ZealandwithaMarlboroughSauvignon Blanc(125ml,£4.50).Thedrinkslistis ofcourseexemplary.West10hasa reputationasabastionofgoodwineto uphold,andissuppliedbyMitchell’s WineatMeadowhead.Upstairs,more treatsawait,whichyoucanonlyunlock bydining.

Andthediningissomethingspecial.I won’truinthesurprise,butthecurrent menuisexemplary.Thefoodisrefined; enhancedsoeveryingredientcanshine. Itcomprisesthreecourseswithdelicious littlemorsels,termed‘snacks’,broughtto thetableatthestart.

Thetwosnackswereservedwithno cutleryinsight,addingtotherelaxedfeel. Fingersattheready,wetuckedin.Thefirst wasfirstadelicatemouthfuloffilopastry lacedwiththermidorbutterand–somehow–bellypork;thelatteracrunchy speltbreadwiththemostextraordinary toppings,includingtinypickled mushrooms,cuttingthroughaBritish bigodcheese.Bothweremoreish,and readiedourpalatesforthemainevent.

Brieflybacktothewine–wewentfor theaccompanyingwineflight(askon thenight,butpricingwillbearound £40,withpremiumoptionsavailable), andaregratefulthatwedid.Oursnacks wereservedwithazestyEnglish sparklingwine.

Withourmackerelstarterscamean equallywonderfulpecorinowine–all greenapples,andcrispastheycome.The fishwasimmaculatelycooked.Chef Scott,whoitstrikesmehasgoodfoodin hisbones,isputtingtechniqueslike sousingintoaction.Andthewell equippedkitchenthroughitspaces. Wagyubeefmainsland,andareas

exceptionalastheysound.Themeatis servedperfectlypinkovera complementarypearlbarley.Aquiet mentionfortherootvegetablepuree,a perfectvelvetyaccompaniment.You’ll havetobookintoexperiencethereal staroftheshowthough.Thiswasserved withafull-bodied2017red-perfection.

Andfinallytodessert,Scott’stakeon chocolateorangeservedwithadelicious Canadianicewine-theimmaculate matchingreallycomesintoitsownhere.

Youstepintoadifferentculinary worldaboveWest10,andonenotoften foundinthesuburbs.Themenu(priced basedonwhat’scooking,butbetween £60-100perperson)isarealtreatindulgentandchangingfrequently.

It’sarelativelynewteam,andthis concepthasgotlegs.Themenuisa movablefeast,allofitwellthoughtout andcreative.

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Serving freshly prepared, local artisan food, cakes and pastries from Made by Ruth.

Cafe19’s exclusively roasted coffee is made in Sheffield at Roastology.

Open every day: 8.30am-5pm

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Calver S32 3XH

Free large car park

1554 COFFEE & GIFT

SHOP

MULTI AWARD WINNING COFFEE SHOP INSIDE SHEFFIELD CATHEDRAL

1554 Cathedral Cafe

If you've been into the 1554 Coffee Shop inside Sheffield Cathedral recently, you might have noticed a familiar face Popular barista Matt Poorian has rejoined the team after perfecting his latte ar t in Brighton for the last few years.

1554 Gift Shop, found at the entrance to Sheffield Cathedral bursting with gifts. We stock all things Sheffield, hendos, magnets, postcards, Sheffield honey and other local makers, eco friendly products, gifts for baptisms and christenings, bibles and religious goods and greetings cards. You can also find 1554 Coffee shop situated in the heart of the Cathedral serving heavenly coffee, cakes, lite bites and lunches.

FIND US:

@1554coffee On Facebook Across the forecourt www.1554.co.uk www.sheffieldcathedral.org

"Luckily for us he decided Sheffield is his real home," said Ruth Maher-Heslip "It's so good to have him back on board." The 1554 Coffee & Gift Shop suppor ts the working life of Sheffield Cathedral and has proved a big draw for visitors over the years. Located at the back of the cathedral building, it offers a calm environment away from the hubbub of a busy city for both shoppers and office workers. As well as suppor ting the working life of Sheffield Cathedral, the coffee shop (and g ift shop) are proud to suppor t many local businesses and suppliers, including Heavenly Coffee, Waterall’s butchers, Bakewell Bakery, Our Cow Molly Ice Cream and Henderson’s Relish. All feature on the menu in some shape or form. To find out more, call 0114 275 3434 or visit www.sheffieldcathedral.org

CITROËNLAUNCHESITS FIRSTELECTRIC-ONLYCAR, WRITESRICHARDABBEY.

Citroënhasopeneditsorderbooksfor Newë-C4XElectric–thebrand’sfirst electric-onlycartobelaunchedintheUK.

Itsdistinctivesilhouettecombinesthe sleeklinesofafastbackwiththeride height,practicality,androbuststylingof anSUV.Availablewithanefficient 100kWelectricmotor,Newë-C4X Electriciscapableof222miles(WLTP combined)onasinglecharge.

Pricesstartfrom£31,995.

High-technewlook

Withnumerousinnovationsand upgradedstandardequipment, Mercedes-Benzisstrengtheningthe positionoftheCLACoupéandCLA ShootingBrakeastrendsettersinthe compactsegment.

Thenewlyshapedfrontapron,the revisedradiatorgrillewithstarpattern andthenewreardiffusersharpenthe sportycharacter.Addedtothisarethe modernisedgraphicsintheLEDHigh Performanceheadlamps,whichare standardforthefirsttime,andthe LEDrearlights.

Asstandard,thenewCLACoupé andCLAShootingBrakemodelsare fittedwith17-inchfive-spokealloy wheelsinvanadiumsilverorafivedouble-spokedesigninhigh-gloss blackwithhigh-sheenfinish.

Thepetrolenginesareelectrified throughoutandincludefour-cylinder unitswitha7-or8-speedDCT automatictransmissionasstandard.As mildhybrids,theenginesareequipped withanadditional48-volton-board powersupplythatsupportsagilityat start-upwith10kWmorepower.

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Thefirstall-electricŠKODAtowearthe brand’sfamousvRSbadgehasarrivedin showrooms,pricedfrom£54,370.

TheENYAQCoupéiVvRScomes withblack20-inchTauruswheelsas standardwith21-inchVisionwheelswith ananthracitefinishavailableasanoption. Bothfeatureaerodynamicallyoptimised plasticAerotrims.FullLEDmatrix headlightsandCrystalFacecompletethevRSmodel’sexteriordesign.

Inside,theENYAQCoupéiVvRSfeaturesamodel-specificDesignSelection exclusivelyreservedforthesportingflagshipoftherange.Inadditiontoblack perforatedleathersportsseats(heated)withintegratedheadrests,greypipingand contraststitching,thevRSfeaturesaleathermultifunctionsportssteeringwheel completewithvRSbadge.CustomerscanalsospecthevRSLoungeinterioras standard,whichoffersmicrosuedeandleatherupholsterywithlimegreenstitching andpiping.

Thecarisequippedwithtwinmotors–oneoneitheraxle–thatproducea combinedpoweroutputof299PS.TheENYAQCoupéiVvRSiscapableof completingthe0-62mphsprintinjust6.5secondsandhasatopspeedof111mph.

Mostefficientyet

TheAlfaRomeoTonalePlug-InHybrid Q4completestheTonalerange—themodel withwhichthebrandmadeitsentrance intotheworldofelectrification. Thisnewversionsitsatthetopofthe rangeandopensanewchapterinthe metamorphosisofAlfaRomeo,asit combinesmaximumefficiencyand sportiness:morethan49milesinfullelectricintheurbancycle,372milesinthetotalcycleandemissionsreducedto26g/km. EquippedwithaQ4all-wheel-drivesystem—thefrontwheelsarepoweredbythe internalcombustionengineandtherearwheelsarepoweredbytheelectricmotor— helpingtoprovidebest-in-classagility,lightnessanddrivingdynamics.

Its280hphybridpowertrainensuresitacceleratesfromzeroto62mphinjust6.2 secondsandontoatopspeedof84mphinfull-electricmodeand128mphinhybrid mode,withthee-AWDsystemprovidinginstantaneousdeploymentof100percent ofavailabletorquefromtheelectricmotorontherearaxle.

Pricesstartfrom£44,595.

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‘Treating your home with the ultimate respect’

Formerly with Franklins of Sheffield who have now closed after 130 years of trading, Tim Mycroft, himself with over 30 years experience, is pleased to announce his taking over the South Yorkshire and Derbyshire areas of the business.

Based in Sheffield, Tim is looking forward to working with valued customers of many years and having the opportunity to create cleaner, brighter, fresher carpets and upholstery throughout the homes of new clients. 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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“Excellent service, excellent staff and AMAZING kitchen! My husband and I are so chuffed with our new kitchen/diner. We had two walls knocked through, a new wall and door built and a new kitchen installed. We could not be happier with the whole process from start to finish. Everyone at DKD are professional, helpful and genuinely seemed to care about giving us the best results

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