With the Bank of England raising the bank base rate to 5%, savers are not getting the returns on their money that they should from their bank. Just recently a new client told us they were only getting 0.5% pa on their bank high interest savings account!
With deposit rates of between 5 to 7% pa available, now is a good time to review where your money is held.
Inflation is high and this can be the biggest threat to your wealth over time. We offer a free savings and investment review service to look at how to make your money work harder for you.
The last budget offered pension savers more opportunities to save for their retirement with the annual allowance increasing from £40,000 pa to £60,000. Higher earners and business owners can therefore structure their remuneration to take advantage of these enhanced limits.
As independent financial advisors, we can review the performance of your current holdings and check the charges that are being taken. Many older arrangements charge excessive fees for minimal service. We regularly save approximately 1% pa when clients come to Hamnett Wealth Management. Over the years this can make a massive difference to the pot of money you have available at retirement.
With tax allowances frozen again in the budget, we are seeing more and more clients, having larger and larger inheritance tax liabilities. We specialise in estate planning to ensure that more of our clients money passes down the generations in the most tax efficient way possible.
Contact us if you would like to discuss your personal situation in more detail and find out how we could assist you in the future.
We are delighted to welcome Georgia, Henry and Ben to the Hamnett Wealth Management Team. All three additions are working alongside our current advisors to serve our clients.
As the demand for our service grows, we are now looking to recruit an experienced Paraplanner. Anyone interested in this role should email lisa@hamnettwealth.com
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The pandemic taught us that the future can be uncertain. No one can predict what may happen and whether a reliance on long term care may be on the horizon.
Couples who own a home together may not be aware that they can protect it with a Property Protection Trust Will.
Anne Rogers, director of wills & probate at Best Solicitors, explains: “It can be a costly shock for families if the time comes when long term care is the only option.
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ahead to avoid this. Couples can protect half the equity in their home should long term care be needed, and protect their hard earned asset for their children. With Property Protection Trust Wills in place, if long term care is needed, the local authority can only use the share of the property owned by the surviving spouse when calculating the personal contribution towards care fees.
Anne continued: “Life can be unpredictable. We can help couples take control of the future and protect their loved ones.”
Best Solicitors will be hosting a free event on Wednesday 27th September in the centre of Sheffield with its experts advising on how couples can protect their assets and also minimise inheritance tax. For more information about the event contact us at enquiry@bestsolicitorsonline.co.uk
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MOVING HOUSE CAN BE A BUSY TIME IN YOUR LIFE, WITH LOTS OF THINGS GOING ON. BUT THANKS TO WESTSIDE, YOU CAN NOW MAKE THINGS REALLY SIMPLE.
We know, simple isn’t always the first thing that comes to mind when you think about moving. More likely it’s ‘stress’, ‘effort’, ‘money’ or ‘time’. But we promise, there are ways to make your move simpler and less stressful.
If you’re preparing to move home, or even if you’re in the viewing stages of buying a property, get your finances and paperwork in order now. Know where your proof of address and ID is, make sure you can get hold of copies of your bank statements, and try to make sure your money is in the right place (accessible savings or maybe a Lifetime ISA).
It may not seem usual to compare legal costs, but when it comes to conveyancing, you could be spending thousands of pounds. Your conveyancing solicitor will make sure everything in the purchase is above board, will check searches, interact with the seller’s legal team as well as the estate agents and make sure you are legally the owner of your new home.
A good conveyancing solicitor is worth their weight in gold! So it’s worth comparing on reviews as well as cost.
The easiest way to make moving simpler? Have less stuff! If you’ve been in your current home for a while, you may have accumulated a lot of items, most of which are probably unused or won’t work in your new home. Moving is easier when you only move what you need. It’s also cheaper! It will make your removals costs cheaper, or the number of times you have to go back and forth in vans and cars. You’ll need fewer people to help you and you’ll spend less time unpacking things you won’t even use!
It doesn’t have to be all or nothing –start looking into what items you’d like to sell, and stick them on Ebay, Facebook marketplace or Vinted. Then consider giving items away to friends, donating to charity shops. What you’re left with are the things you use and love, and the things that you couldn’t sell or give away,
which should be thrown or recycled. This can feel like a big process, so start as soon as you can.
The best money you can spend is on a Chartered Surveyor. This is a property expert who will inspect the property you want to buy and give you a report with their findings. You can choose the level of detail of the report, levels one, two or three, and they will identify any potential issues and whether you may need to pay to fix them in the future. This doesn’t mean you shouldn’t buy the property, but you’ll be fully alert to what you’re buying. You may even be able to use the survey report to renegotiate with the seller – if you’re going to have to spend £3,000 on a new roof in a few years, they may knock that off the price to keep the sale going through.
The easiest way to make moving easy? Get someone else to do it! Hiring a professional removals firm will mean your items are looked after, safe in transit and arrive at the time you want. No multiple back-and-forths, friends helping out who accidentally break stuff and the family who don’t want to be paid in pizza. To make it even simpler, you can book a packing and unpacking service. You’d be shocked at how quickly professionals can get your belongings efficiently packed and transferred. So rather than living out of boxes for weeks before and after your move, you can get into your new home knowing everything is in its place.
With thanks to Reallymoving for providing this advice. Visit www.reallymoving.com to find out more.
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CHECK OUT THESE HOMES, CURRENTLY ON THE MARKET WITH LOCAL ESTATE AGENTS.
89 Darwin Lane, Sheffield, S10 5RG
Offers in the region of: £1,450,000
Unique three bedroomed detached home in a soughtafter area, with land to the rear with granted planning permission for the erection of five, four bedroomed homes, making this an ideal development and investment prospect. The existing home was renovated in 2015 and includes an open plan breakfast kitchen and living room, a dining room, three double bedrooms, an en-suite to the master bedroom and a family bathroom. The property dates back to the late 1890s and features high ceilings, deep skirtings and large sash windows. The whole plot totals approximately 0.5 acres.
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Hallam Grange Road, Sheffield
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Set in its own private grounds. Ground floor: entrance hallway, lounge with sun room, snug, office, utility room, kitchen/diner with pantry through to snooker/dining room and pool complex with shower/wet room.
First floor: 5 double bedrooms with 3 bedrooms ensuite and 2 with dressing room. Main bedroom with rear facing balcony. Outside: gated driveway with parking for several cars, integral garage, 2 car port, EV charging. To the rear, enclosed with south facing patio and built in BBQ, large lawn leading to a heated greenhouse, self contained bar, stone patio with fire pit.
Evans Lee
11 College Street, Sheffield S10 2PH
£450,000
Located in this extremely convenient location is this beautifully appointed three double bedroomed villa terrace property that has 1600 Sq Ft + of accommodation arranged over four floors. No 11 retains much of its original character and charm which blends seamlessly with the owners contemporary style. Entrance hall, sitting room, breakfast kitchen and cloakroom. To the lower ground floor, superb living room with bi folders to the courtyard rear garden. To the first floor, two double bedrooms and bathroom. To the second floor, double bedroom three.
MEDITERRANEAN STYLE HAS PROVEN TO BE A TIMELESS CLASSIC FOR INTERIOR DESIGN, ADDING A SUMMERY COASTAL VIBE TO ANY ROOM ALL YEAR ROUND. LIGHT NEUTRALS, NATURAL MATERIALS, INTRICATELY PATTERNED TILES AND STRATEGIC SPLASHES OF COLOUR ARE ITS FOUNDATIONS.
10 The St Ives range marries traditional bathroom stylings with a modern love of detail, depicting famous seashells in an illustration style, £95. www.capietra.com 11 Blossom Green Flower features a delicate pattern with a modern Mediterranean influence, sure to refresh and revitalise your interior walls and floors, £44.95. www.wallsandfloors.co.uk 12 Standing at almost half a meter tall, this is a statement vase to take pride of place in your room of choice, £60. www.fableandmirth.com 13 DEXAM Sintra glazed terracotta jug ink blue, £25. www.dexam.co.uk 14 Excelsa Amalfi Porcelain China dinnerware - set of 18, £98.99. www.wayfair.co.uk 15 Blue and white mosaic pattern square reversible rug, £35.99. homescapesonline.com 16 With a Moroccan-inspired tile design in soothing shades of terracotta and mediterranean blue, this souk wall mounted water feature will bring a relaxing touch to your garden, £250. www.coxandcox.co.uk 17 Rose & Grey abstract vases and trays - from £15. www.roseandgrey.co.uk 18 Illustration inspired by hot and sticky summer nights, £50. judithpraynaultstudio.com
19 If you love colour and pattern, then you’ll adore these gorgeous tiles - especially if you’re looking to create a statement wall, £69.60. porcelainsuperstore.co.uk 20 The Souk blue round outdoor rug features patterns of blue, turquoise, and white inspired by Moroccan Souks, £40. www.talkingtables.co.uk 21 Transform your garden into a scenic Moroccan Riad with this traditional teal green Moroccan lantern, £24.99. www.festive-lights.com 22Bloomingville Gaya 100 per cent jute rug, £689. www.sweetpeaandwillow.com 23 ProCook melamine tableware serving bowl, £10. procook.co.uk 24 This beautiful ink blue glazed terracotta tapas dish is one of the many products in the Sintra collection, inspired by the richness of the architecture and surrounding landscape of Sintra, in Portugal, £20. dexam.co.uk 25This beautiful yellow Earthborn ‘Humpty Dumpty’ paint is derived directly from the ochre clays it’s made from. £54 for a 2.5L tin. earthbornpaints.co.uk 26Mikado cinnamon diffuser with rattan reeds, £35. www.sazy.com 27 This fabulous vintage tile-inspired rug is hand block printed with a single, geometric motif of the LUGAS tileset in pastel pink, mint green and bronze, £350. www.zitozza.com
ur gardens have taken on much more significance over the last few years and while we endeavour to make them the best they can possibly be, if you really want to give your outdoor space the wow factor, it may be time to turn to the experts.
Stone Mitchell & Co are based in Sheffield but work nationally and have over 20 years’ experience in transforming gardens into the most stunning of spaces. Whether that’s through adding a veranda, pergola, louvred roof, an outdoor kitchen or barbecue, stone features or plants and borders, they can work with you to help you realise exactly what it is you want and can achieve for your budget.
“We have been designing and delivering innovative, functional, beautiful spaces for over 20 years,” said managing director Ben Mitchell. “Our designers are qualified, knowledgeable and passionate about discovering the maximum potential in any space.
“Our thorough and transparent process will visualise your dream and outline how it will become a reality. We guarantee this to be a worthwhile investment in your property and lifestyle.”
Stone Mitchell & Co offer a full garden design service. During a 60-minute
consultation, one of their designers will meet you on site and discuss the possibilities within your space and establish a brief with yourselves. They will advise on what is achievable for what budget, explain the processes involved with any build as well as any legislation and show examples of materials.
Stone Mitchell & Co will also do an accurate survey of the site, collect photos from the ground and via a drone and do a soil pH test.
Armed with your budget and brief the company will come up with a scale 3D design of your space and will then organise a Zoom meeting to present and discuss the design concept CAD model.
During this review, any amendments can be made if necessary, ensuring you end up with your perfectly tailored garden that works within your budget.
When and only when you are completely satisfied with your design, you will receive a scale masterplan, 3D rendered visuals, construction details and material and quantity lists, giving you the perfect instruction to put out to tender. Alternatively, Stone Mitchell & Co can complete all works with the minimum of fuss.
One of their most popular installations is a glass garden room, which not only looks fantastic but can extend your time in the garden regardless of the weather. It can add value to your property too.
“A successful garden should be a journey… a physical journey with destinations and movement but a visual and sensory journey too,” added Ben. “The space should be an experience to use and enjoy.”
Stone Mitchell & CoThe Car Point, Stone, Sheffield Road, Dronfield, S18 2GG
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STONE MITCHELL & CO DESIGN, SUPPLY AND FIT GARDEN ROOMS AND STRUCTURES, ADDING THE ‘WOW’ FACTOR TO YOUR OUTDOOR SPACE – AND VALUE TO YOUR PROPERTY TOO.
Whether a contemporary low maintenance space to entertain, a fun and friendly family space to enjoy or a cosy cottage garden, we endeavour to create your perfectly bespoke space.
We have been designing and delivering innovative, functional, beautiful spaces for over 20 years. Our designers are qualified, knowledgeable and passionate about discovering the maximum potential in any space.
We are a family run business with over 25 years’ experience that always provide a personal and bespoke service to breathe new life into tired paths, driveways and hard areas.
Our products have been used on Drives, Paths, Patios, Roads and Parking areas in both the private and public sectors.
Resin bound surfacing is an exciting alternative for your driveways, decorative patio area and pathways.
With a smoother profile texture appearance than a resin bonded surface, this coating is also available in many different sizes and colours to suit your decorative requirements. The aggregate material is mixed with a suitable compound and laid on the prepared surface min 15mm in depth to provide a smooth and aesthetically pleasing bound surface.
Simply rejuvenate your drive or patio areas or even create new ones.
Resin bound systems are also permeable – they allow surface water to drain through complying with Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems (SUDS)
An exciting alternative for your driveways, decorative patio area and tree pits.
For over 50 years Ronacrete has been at the leading edge of product development and performance. They provide a specialist range of products for installation by expert contractors such as ourselves.
To ensure that all our customers get the best possible service and highest quality product all of Ronacrete materials are manufactured to a quality management system and are certified to BS EN ISO 9001:2008
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Celebrating 10 Years on Sheffield Road, Dronfield Carpets & Floors would like to thank all their customers for their continued support.
The local privately-owned business specialise in the supply and installation of quality carpets, Karndean, LVT, wood and parquet flooring as well as artificial grass. They offer a wide range of floor coverings to suit all projects and budgets.
With a team of experienced sales staff and installers, Dronfield Carpets & Floors pride themselves on exemplary service from start to finish. This includes Free Design, Advice, Sampling, Measuring and no obligation quotations. They also offer a free @HOME service, bringing friendly, professional advice and sampling directly to your door.
Dronfield Carpets & Floors are stockists of Abingdon, Cormar, Victoria, Brockway, Ulster, Karndean, Distinctive, V4 & Ted Todd wood flooring, Leoline vinyls and much more….
120 Sheffield Road • Dronfield • S18 2GE • Tel: 01246 292391
www.dronfieldcarpetsandfloors.co.uk
Open: Monday - Friday 9am-5.30pm & Saturday 10am-5pm
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cclesall Road is the perfect mix of leafy suburbia and bustling city life, with a plethora of high quality shops, cafes and restaurants nestled together in a neighbourhood only a short drive away from both Sheffield city centre and the Peak District.
What strikes us most about Ecclesall Road is its innate balance. Thanks to the Sheffield Hallam University campus and the area’s huge amount of quirky bars, restaurants, cafes and shops, it is always bustling with excited visitors and residents. However, Ecclesall Road is also one of the top spots around the city to cool off from busy urban life and relax in one of Sheffield’s many parks and green spaces.
With the expansive tree-lined alleyways and huge choice of parks like Endcliffe and the Botanical Gardens, it isn’t hard to see how Ecclesall contributes to Sheffield’s status as the greenest city in Europe – an impressive title given its hugely industrial history.
Although the city centre is walkable, Ecclesall Road is also highly accessible by public transport. You can expect a scenic walk if you choose to explore the area on foot as many of the houses lining the surrounding hills are sandstone period properties and have been well looked after by a friendly, long-standing community of residents who regard the beloved area as the ‘golden mile’.
New and exciting businesses seem to be popping up on ‘Eccy Road’ all the time, from chains to independent stores there is something for everyone. There are chilled cafes for lunch and just about every cultural cuisine you could want for dinner.
A vibrant street art scene is alive and well on the road, such as an impressive mural of Jarvis Cocker the Sheffield legend and a huge Phlegm mural just outside Dunkin’ Doughnuts - now that’s a contrast! There are trendy gyms for those who enjoy an alternative workout and irresistible independent shops and boutiques with a healthy amount of charity shops for the thrifting enthusiasts.
Ecclesall Road is not only good for a night out or a wander, but there are plenty of activities for all ages to enjoy. Here are just a few of things that will keep you and all the family busy if you are ever in need of some fresh day out plans.
Not only is this park perfect for lounging with a picnic on a summer’s day, but its popular playground and quaint café make relaxing with little ones an easy task. The park is also a starting point for a beautiful riverside walk where you can branch off to forge dam if it tickles your fancy.
A short journey into the idyllic woods at the back of the park you will find the Mi Amigo memorial, dedicated to the crew and captain who sacrificed themselves on 22 February 1944 to avoid hitting the children in the park after their aircraft began to falter from enemy damage. This is a great place to pay a
short visit to honour a little piece of Sheffield history and to feel a sense of Sheffield pride.
Endcliffe also hosts a range of events throughout the year with everything from theme parks and children’s activities to a weekly park run of which you can participate or just watch and cheer along.
Sheffield Botanical Gardens
The Sheffield Botanical Gardens date back to the 19th century and have been providing a spectacular day out ever since. The glasshouse pavilions once housed an aviary, and aquarium and a 30ft lily pond, but now showcase botany from all over the world with helpful information posts all the way around.
The grade 2 listed structure of the ‘bear pit’ will surely excite any younger visitors since a 2.4m steel structure of a bear is standing there today, and happens to be what inspired the ‘Bears of Sheffield’ exhibition of 2021.
Furthermore, the gardens also regularly host events which make the most of the setting’s natural beauty, offering everything from theatre and dance to art, creative writing and artisan markets.
Sheffield General Cemetery
The principal burial ground during Victorian times. Today, it is Grade IIlisted, thanks to the English Heritage National Register of Historic Parks and Gardens, and is also a local nature reserve. City dignitaries including George Bassett (founder of Liquorice Allsorts), Mark Frith (steel manufacturer and Master Cutler) and William Flockton (architect) are interred there.
Snuff Mill
Sharrow Mills was once home to Wilsons of Sharrow, specialists in snuff production. Much of the original building remains as does the water wheel.
MAEVE BURRELL MARVELS AT ECCLESALL ROAD, THE ‘GOLDEN MILE’ IN EUROPE’S GREENEST CITY.
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The new autumn/winter collections are arriving at b.biscuit baby and childrens clothing boutique at Junction Road just off Ecclesall Road. There are some gorgeous new styles to choose from including some gorgeous designs from the new Frugi collection, funky leggings and tops from Blade & Rose and fab prints from popular local brands Bear & Babe and Milk Thistle.
B.biscuit also stock beautiful range of Jellycat soft toys and Bigjigs wooden toys which make the perfect gift for a new baby or childs birthday. There are cute teddies and all sorts of super soft animals to choose from. Also in stock are the most beautiful hair accessories and bags from Rockahula Kids. Perfect for back to school or an ideal birthday gift!
You’ll always find something stylish and a little bit different at b.biscuit. Visit www.bbiscuit.co.uk to find out more.
Welcome to bloomcore, home to beautiful blooms and timeless homeware. We offer a range of fresh and dried bouquets for all budgets, a variety of indoor and outdoor plants, homeware and handmade gifts.
Being environmentally conscious is at the heart of everything we create, we source Yorkshire grown flowers and many are from our own garden.
Bloomcore can custom make floral designs for any occasion, from weddings, anniversaries, birthdays, corporate arrangements to farewell tributes. We offer local delivery and click & collect is available.
Pop in store at 1 Rustlings Road, S11 7AA or browse our Instagram @wearebloomcore. Visit www.wearebloomcore.com or email hello@wearebloomcore.co.uk for all enquiries.
Brocco is very much in the heart of it’s community, independently owned and run with a boat load of accolades, reviews and awards, local, regional and national for both the hotel and the restaurant.
Whether you want to pop in for a cup of freshly brewed coffee and a chat or a weekend away with a loved one, there is an experience for everyone.
Their mantra is eat well, sleep well, live well and everything at Brocco has been thought about: if it can be home-made, hand-picked or personalised, it has been. Nothing is too much trouble when it comes to making you feel at home.
Brocco Kitchen serves thoughtful, modern British seasonal food with a nod to Nordic flavours. Open for lunch Wednesday to Sunday and dinner Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights along with Sunday roasts and full menu of take home services like Afternoon tea every Saturday.
Call 0114 266 1233 or visit www.brocco.co.uk to find out more.
What was a high street branch of Lloyds bank at 928 Ecclesall Road, is now The Dark Horse Bar, a local independent bar serving great beer, wine and cocktails.
The Dark Horse Bar prides itself on being a bar for everyone, so expect a fun and relaxed atmosphere, with space inside and out. Whether it’s a night out with friends, dropping by for a spot of lunch or attending one of our regular event nights, we hope to see you soon.
We are open every day 11am until 11.30pm.
Call 0114 268 6814 or visit www.darkhorse.bar to find out more.
The Famous Sheffield Shop has long championed all things ‘Sheffield-made’ and is currently celebrating its 40th anniversary. Selling the very best examples of Sheffieldmade goods worldwide online, mail order and from the shop at 475 Ecclesall Road. They stock cutlery, kitchen and pocket knives, scissors and jewellery among the diverse range and homeware and gifts for every occasion. Everything is made in Sheffield by names including Samuel Staniforth, Taylor’s Eye Witness, A. Wright & Son and Wentworth Pewter. New in store are items by Quirky Metals and product designer Scott Allan.
Services include personalised engraving, knife sharpening, restoration and repairs. Whether you’re looking to purchase new or restore your items back to use, the knowledgeable team will give the best advice.
Call 0114 268 5701, email sheffieldmade@gmail.com or visit www.sheffieldmade.com to find out more.
Fellas has been barbering in the city for over 30 years and have salons in Ecclesall and Crookes as well the new sister salon –Bunker – in Kelham.
At the Ecclesall Road salon Fellas offer an appointments service with a fantastic free app called BOOKSY – simply log in and book your stylist and service, giving you the freedom to book day or night, at home or on the go.
All barbers are highly trained and have been involved in artistic team education and are very talented in every aspect of modern and traditional barbering.
There is a free car park at the rear of the salon and they also serve great (free) coffee!
So freshen up and get booked in. Call 0114 266 2845 to find out more or use the BOOKSY app.
Nonnas is proud to have been a cornerstone of the Ecclesall Road scene since 1996. Over the years, a continued dedication to quality and excellence has propelled Nonnas to astonishing heights, earning them multiple prestigious awards.
The Italian restaurant has loved being a part of the Ecclesall Road experience, and even now, nearly 30 years since they first opened, are still striving to do even better.
The new summer menu contains some of the best dishes Nonnas has ever produced, and the amazing staff continue to go above and beyond the call of duty to deliver genuine Italian hospitality.
Theyve recently updated their wine list and offer live music on Wednesday and Thursday and our Sunday lazy afternoon jazz from 4.30-6.30pm every week.
Call 0114 268 6166 or visit nonnas.co.uk for table reservations.
Everyone knows the instant impact that a stove can add to any room, from a small cottage to the latest architectural new build. That warming glow adds a real touch of cosiness and style that is most welcome.
Onfire Inc. is a stylish and elegant wood and pellet stove showroom on Ecclesall Road. Their aim is help people realise their dreams and have a unique design – they work with architects and builder to create that dream.
Onfire Inc. supply stoves from Stüv, Contura, Dik Geurts, Woodwarm, Bellfires and the new outdoor fire range from RB73. All our stoves are Eco-Design 2022 compliant, in line with forthcoming government legislation.
Steve Coleman has over 35 years’ experience in the renewable energy/heating industry. All Engineers are HETAS, Gas Safe and MCS qualified, which guarantees our clients have a truly professional installation.
To find out more, call 0114 349 2776 or visit www.onfireinc.co.uk
Prithiraj brings a taste of Asia to Sheffield’s eclectic Ecclesall Road, aiming to both impress with well-loved classics and introduce new tastes to customers, from an array of tempting starters to the many new dishes in the Chef’s Specials category.
The menu combines sophisticated flavours, traditional spices and contemporary twists to create tantalisingly aromatic dishes. Whether your tastebuds crave a delicately flavoured masala or perhaps something with a little more spice, our chefs have the passion and experience to create the perfect dish. All dishes are freshly prepared with only the finest ingredients and an authentic blend of spices, remaining true to the regional cuisines of India and Bangladesh.
You can book a table online at https://prithirajrestaurant.com or by calling 0114 266 6002.
Hunters Estate and Letting Agents Ecclesall Road sits at the hub of one of Sheffield’s most vibrant suburbs, Hunters Bar. Specialising in selling and letting properties in and around Sheffield, including the city centre, Hunters manage properties ranging from one-bedroom investment apartments up to large, executive style detached residences – and everything in between.
Their database of active buyers is comprehensive and eclectic and is optimised to suit a huge range of properties.
To engage their services, call 0114 267 2080 or visit www.hunters.com
Looking for something new and fun to do to get fit? Wish you could find a fitness class that leaves you full of energy, laughter and joy?
Katy Robinson’s ‘On Broadway’® Dance Fitness classes in Sheffield (Ecclesall Road) are perfect for women who love to dance, have fun and want to reveal their inner showgirls! Alongside the amazing ‘buzz’ from dancing to your favourite show tunes, you will find that dancing can reduce stress, boost confidence, and provide a fantastic workout.
Two left feet and accidental solos are totally welcomed, having fun is always the top priority!
BOOK YOUR TRIAL CLASS HERE: www.katyrobinsonfitnessfusion.co.uk/select-your-location/
Winner of ‘Best Italian’ at the Westside Restaurant and Bar Awards 2019, Maranello’s has burst on to the Ecclesall Road restaurant ‘scene’ to much acclaim and offers a true authentic slice of Italy.
The comfortably stylish restaurant features exposed brick walls, wooden tables and attractive bright linens, and there’s an additional area upstairs, which accommodates up to 40 people.
Alfredo Geci offers a menu that captures the essence of the many different Italian regions. The extensive selection includes all kinds of meats, fish, seafood and vegetarian options, as well as a varied daily specials board.
Call 0114 266 5491 or visit www.maranellos.com to find out more.
Burns Chiropractic clinic, also known as The Sheffield Clinic of Complementary Medicine, is ideally situated on Ecclesall Road and has been successfully treating patients for 25 years.
Rather than focusing on the symptoms of the pain, chiropractic adjustments address the root cause. It helps millions of people globally every day - back pain, neck and arm pain, leg pain, sports injuries, headaches or migraines, and shoulder pain, are all examples of conditions that can be treated.
There are several chiropractors on site each day as well as massage therapists who work in conjunction with the chiropratic team. Massage is seen as being an imperative part of chiropractic treatment, as the soft tissue needs to be loosened before an adjustment.
The clinic is open six days a week – including Saturday mornings. Call 0114 267 0010 or visit www.burnschiropractic.co.uk/sheffield-chiropractor/
As owner of Snuff Mill Garage, Paul Miller has spent over 25 years building a successful local business that has grown chiefly by word-of-mouth recommendations. Paul and his five-strong team of fully qualified and friendly mechanics are the guys to keep your vehicle in top condition without breaking the bank...
Paul started Snuff Mill Garage, handily placed just off Ecclesall Road behind Berkeley Precinct, back in 1994. He says: “We pride ourselves on doing a good, honest job. Contact us whenever you have a problem and we’ll do our best to solve it.”
Work carried out at Snuff Mill Garage includes: Full and interim services at half the dealers’ prices; Free brake checks, with replacements only when needed; Fitting for all brands of tyres except remoulds; Genuine timing belts (AM belts) fitted with 12 months or 12,000 miles warranty; All Class 4 MOTs carried out on site with free retest within ten working days; All diagnostic work at a third of dealer prices.
Call 0114 268 7627 or visit www.snuffmillgarageltd.co.uk to find out more.
It’s fair to say that 1 Ecclesall Road South is an iconic building for anyone local to Sheffield and particularly the Banner Cross area. Having a visible presence here is huge for us as a firm and it has transformed our visibility in the South West area of the city and placed us at the heart of the local community.
Our flagship office has enabled the team to work much more collaboratively which has great benefits to our clients. It’s been great to invite clients to visit and enjoy the space, and we now have a wider pool of team members from across all departments working there, further bolstering our presence in South West Sheffield.
Call 0114 218 4000 or visit tayloremmet.co.uk to find out more.
New to Ecclesall Road, UBX (pronounced ‘you-box’) is a gym concept that does things a little differently. For a start, there are no class timetables and no booking, so you can start your workout at a time that works for you.
The idea is you can walk in at any time and do as much or little as you like, depending on your level of fitness. The workouts are ever-changing too so there’s always something different to try however frequent you visit.
And if you can’t get to a gym, you can do a workout at any time via their free ‘Train: On Demand’ app.
UBX was co-founded in Australia by four-time world champion boxer Danny Green and fitness and tech entrepreneur Tim West and now has almost 100 gyms all over the world.
Call 0114 350 3726 or visit ubxtraining.com/gym/sheffield for more information.
When you step inside Zaap Thai you will feel like you have been transported into a Bangkok street food market, with all its magical hustle and bustle, neon lighting, funky tuk tuks and, of course the most amazing Thai street food you will ever taste!
With over 80 of the most authentic Thai street food dishes on the menu, your tastebuds will rock to the Bangkok vibe and you’ll feel like you are in the street food capital of the world, Thailand.
The Ecclesall Road venue has fast become a favourite. There’s no booking policy, just head down and the most welcoming of staff will find you a table.
The restaurant opens Sunday to Thursday 12-10pm and Friday and Saturday 1211pm. Call 0114 395 1699 or visit https://zaapthai.co.uk/locations/sheffield/ to find out more.
ew to Ecclesall Road, UBX (pronounced ‘you-box’) is a gym concept that does things a little differently. For a start, there are no class timetables and no booking, so you can start your workout at a time that works for you.
Sessions deliver a unique mix of boxing (25%) with strength training and conditioning (75%) across a 12-round circuit in under 45 minutes. Six of these three-minute rounds are dedicated to boxing exercises, whether that’s bagwork or one-on-one padwork with a coach, and six rounds use a combination of functional strength, cardio and conditioning movements.
The idea is you can walk in at any time and do as much or little as you like, depending on your level of fitness. The workouts are ever-changing too so there’s always something different to try however frequent you visit.
Training cycles last for seven weeks and follow four distinct phases, each with their own specific purpose.
‘Base’ is distinguished by higher rep volumes and dramatic tempo changes between each round. You’ll use lighter to
moderate weights so you can focus on speed.
In ‘Strength’ you will be challenged to increase your weight load whilst in ‘Power’, coaches combine speed and strength through explosive movement, changing the tempo of each exercise to increase your overall output.
Finally, ‘Peak’ is a de-load phase where weights and tempo are reduced to focus on form and technique. The aim is to challenge your stamina, endurance and agility.
All sessions can be monitored via a wearable MyZone fitness tracker so you can keep up to date with your progress as well as compare with others. And if you can’t get to a gym, you can do a workout at any time via their free ‘Train: On Demand’ app.
UBX was co-founded in Australia by four-time world champion boxer Danny Green and fitness and tech entrepreneur Tim West and now has almost 100 gyms all over the world.
The stylish Ecclesall Road venue is just the third UBX gym in England and has full changing room facilities and all equipment is provided.
You can book a taster session for free and then sign up for monthly membership or buy a range of visitor passes, which are available in denominations of one, five, ten or 20. Monthly ‘Freedom’ membership comes with a range of joining gifts including free UBX gloves and wraps, free MyZone MZ-3 heart rate monitor, 28 Day Challenge to get you started, nutrition guide and free InBody scans and results review. This isn’t a lock-in contract, you can cancel at anytime.
UBX is perfect for those with busy diaries who want to fit in workouts at times that suit them rather than the other way round.
UBX
844 Ecclesall Road, Sheffield, S11 8TD Tel: 0114 350 3726
ubxtraining.com/gym/sheffield
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fter 40 years on Ecclesall Road, The Famous Sheffield Shop has become something of an institution in the city. This year marks a landmark anniversary for the independently run business and celebrations will coincide with the city’s Heritage Open Days.
Current owner, Jane Summers, will be holding a special event to mark the occasion on Sunday 17 September and will be inviting previous owners Don Alexander and Paul Iseard as well as some of those Sheffield makers that are responsible for creating and manufacturing the many items on display in the shop.
“Everyone is welcome to join us for a cup of tea and chat. After 40 years of continuous trading from the same site, we feel we’ve earned our heritage status in the steel city,” explains Jane. “The Sunday opening is a thank you to all the Sheffield support we have had over the years.”
The shop is now the only original tenant in the converted potted meat factory and opened in September 1983 by founder Don Alexander. Paul Iseard took over stewardship of the shop in 2001 and Jane, who had worked in the
shop since 2012, saw this as a great opportunity to continue the much-loved shop’s legacy and took over the business in 2020. Backed by a small knowledgeable team the business continues to improve and grow, with everyone involved very proud to be celebrating such a significant milestone.
Sheffield’s reputation for high quality manufacturing is world renowned and customers come from across the globe either in person or online to own something from our famous city. The shop stocks a wide range of cutlery, kitchen and pocket knives, scissors, jewellery and pewterware, all made within a short distance of its S11 location.
“All our products are chosen on the basis of their quality and value for money,” says Jane. “Our aim is to promote the best of Sheffield’s craftsmanship to potential and existing customers across the world.”
In addition to the retail side, through the shop and website, The Famous Sheffield Shop also offers a range of services including personalised engraving, knife sharpening, restoration and repairs.
“Down the years we have managed a wide range of restoration projects from
sterling silver tea sets to a humble paring knife,” adds Jane. “We can arrange the re-handling of table knives and hunting knives; replace worn out blades, restore carbon steel bladed items, replate silverplated items, knock out dents, make new components - the list is open-ended.”
There are few cities left that can celebrate a heritage that is still a thriving industry and The Famous Sheffield Shop proudly showcases the best that our city has to offer.
So why not come and join them on Sunday 17 September 12-6pm at the Ecclesall Road shop.
The Famous Sheffield Shop
475 Ecclesall Road, Sheffield, S11 8PP Tel: 0114 268 5701
Email: sheffieldmade@gmail.com
www.sheffield-made.com
trip to Brocco always feels like a treat. Whether it’s the food, the drinks, the Scandi-style décor or the ambience – or a combination of everything – it has that special something that just seems perfect for a celebration.
Indeed, on the evening of our visit, the restaurant was filled with recent graduates and their families acknowledging the ending of their time at university.
With birthdays having been and gone and children still at school we had no such celebrations on the agenda, but still felt right at home in this corner of Hunter’s Bar.
There’d been a few changes at Brocco since our last visit, mainly front of house, but also in the kitchen where David Fashanu has taken over as head chef. Becca Ashworth was an amiable host and after taking drinks orders – a Tanqueray No. 10 gin and tonic (£8.25) for my wife and a glass of Franschhoek Cellar sauvignon blanc (£9.40, 250ml) for me – she led us through the menu of small plates.
If you haven’t been to Brocco before, there are no starters, mains, desserts in the traditional sense but seasonal ‘small
plates’ covering nibbles, meat (The Hunter), fish (The Fisher) and vegetables (The Gardener) dishes as well as sides. The food is then brought to your table as and when it is cooked.
We started with some warm focaccia bread, which was served with a dipping bowl of balsamic glaze and extra virgin olive oil (£4.50) before moving on to the cooked dishes.
First to our table was roasted purple sprouting broccoli, pomegranate, kale, flaked almonds and basil oil (£12) and feta and spinach croquettes, which sat atop a piperade sauce and had been dusted in parmesan (£13). Taking the broccoli first, this had been cooked just right with deep-fried kale and the pomegranate adding bursts of flavour to every bite. The croquettes had that lovely combination of Mediterranean flavours.
Next to the table was the squid ink risotto with pine nuts (£14) and pan roasted king scallops, carrot purée, pickled fennel, hazelnut butter (£18).
Given the deep black colour, squid ink is not to everyone’s liking but we loved the rich flavour that has a subtle hint of the sea. The well-cooked scallops’ sweetness was accentuated even further with the addition of the carrot and hazelnut and
we loved the zingy fennel which adding an extra dimension to the dish.
Meat dishes came in the form of pan roasted chicken breast, charred pineapple, mangetout, nduja and sweetcorn purée (£16) and 6oz fillet steak, chorizo, peas, onion rings (£26). The nduja provided a fiery element to the chicken dish whilst the chorizo and peas added a sweet and smoky element to the steak.
We’d left a little room for dessert and dishes of lemon posset, compressed apple, sugared almonds (£7) and chocolate mousse, toasted hazelnuts, macerated strawberries (£10) provided the perfect finish to our meal.
We were left contemplating how lucky we are to have a restaurant like Brocco so close to home. Now that’s worth celebrating.
Brocco Kitchen
92 Brocco Bank, Sheffield S11 8RS
Tel: 0114 266 1233
www.brocco.co.uk
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unctional medicine is a personalised and integrative approach to healthcare which involves understanding the prevention, management and root causes of complex chronic diseases.
In conventional medicine, a trained doctor diagnoses and provides treatment to manage symptoms. Where a cause is identified, medication can be administered to restore health. When a cause cannot be identified, such as chronic disease, the treatment or diagnosis of the underlying issue is usually not taken care of.
The functional medicine model is specifically suited to the management of chronic disease as the root of the cause is addressed; usually derived from lifestyle choices, environmental exposure and genetic influences.
By examining a client’s lifestyle factors, medical history and genetic analysis a preventative approach to underlying health issues can be made.
Based on cutting-edge science, functional medicine offers a whole new way to understand and look at chronic illnesses such as diabetes, hypertension, chronic infections, allergies, arthritis, autoimmune diseases, chronic fatigue, hormone imbalances, thyroid and adrenal disorders.
First we must understand a client’s medical history and any biological imbalances that are showing up as symptoms. We can then recommend comprehensive testing to obtain a clearer picture of what is going on in their body.
Test can include gut stool analysis, full hormonal profile, organic acid levels, epigenetic DNA tests, detoxification and oxidative stress tests with the objective of finding the root of the illness.
The ultimate goal is to heal disease and promote a healthy life. A healthy life is not defined as simply an absence of disease, but rather a positive vitality filled
with energy, joy, gratitude and balance.
The functional medicine model evolved from the insights and perspectives of a group of influential scientific leaders who realised the importance of a personalised approach to disease causes based on the evolving research in nutritional science, genomics, and epigenetics.
Once we have understood what is truly causing the symptoms then a personal action plan can be devised. We will monitor any changes in the client’s symptoms, guide them through recommendations, provide support and monitor their progress throughout a twelve week programme.
All aspects of the process can be completed virtually - online. Tests can be ordered to be delivered to the client’s home, or blood draws can be arranged with local phlebotomy providers.
If you want to find out if functional medicine is the right option for you, G&M Healthcare offer a FREE no obligation initial consultation with Dr Grace Hula.
G&M Healthcare
346 Cemetery Road, Sharrow, Sheffield, S11 8FT
Tel: 0333 577 1070
Mobile: 07938 482171
Instagram: @gmhealthcare
www.gandmhealthcare.co.uk
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ertain Rolex watches, particularly the professional range, have been difficult to buy for a while now but in the last couple of years, things have moved up to a different level.
Even though key models would be absent, not long ago it was normal for a Rolex stockist to have 100-plus watches on display. Today, you will find a sparse selection to choose from with those probably the less popular options. Even if you do spot your dream watch in a window you may find it has a plaque saying ‘exhibition only’ meaning you can look but not buy.
Rolex have explained that the shortage is due to an increase in global
demand (especially with an explosion in the Asian market). Production cannot be quickly increased due to the highly skilled and labour intensive nature of manufacture. Such skill cannot be taught overnight – it requires years of training and experience.
The difficulty of acquiring new watches has encouraged more people to consider pre-owned instead. Therefore, prices on nearly new watches are strong, in some cases slightly over the list prices as the motivation to buy second hand is about availability rather than price. That’s not to say that there are not bargains to be had, particularly in watches over ten years old, but prices are based on what buyers are willing to pay rather than comparison being made to the new price.
The premium models are mainly but not exclusively the professional range. Due to the extremely limited supply these watches are being offered in the secondary market at substantially more than the suggested retail prices; in the most extreme cases, up to three times
those advertised on the Rolex website.
If you’ve spoken to a stockist about one of these watches in the last couple of decades you will be familiar with the idea of waiting lists, but today it’s not as simple as putting your deposit down and taking delivery in three to five years. Demand is outstripping supply to such a degree that the distribution is being heavily curated; Rolex stockists are selling their limited allocation to select customers that have a history with the store and that they’re confident will not sell the watch straight on for a profit. Of course, this makes nearly new pre-owned stock even more scarce, further driving up values.
We hope this explains a little bit about the current situation. If you have any questions or wish to know more, we are always happy to talk Rolex and offer advice. We also have an excellent selection of pre-owned models in our showroom.
PA JewelleryThe Old Bank, 23 Commonside, Sheffield, S10 1GD
Tel: 0114 266 9253
www.pajewellery.com
Hear an interesting lecture? Have Fun?
Meet new people? Enjoy a tasty lunch?
We meet eight times a year for a lunch and lecture, on the first Friday of the month, in the Mecure Hotel in Sheffield City Centre and would love to meet you.
Past lecturers include: Dr. Lucy Worsley, Paul Hudson, Prof. Alice Roberts, Nick Baker, Lord Burlington, Yorkshire Shepherdess Amanda Owen, Paul Hudson, Tricia Stewart, John Benjamin & many more.
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DELYSE HUMPHREYS RECENTLY CELEBRATED HER 86TH BIRTHDAY AT A SURPRISE PARTY AT THE MAYNARD. HERE, SHE SPEAKS TO RICHARD ABBEY ABOUT HER TRANSITION FROM MODEL TO BUSINESSWOMAN AND MORE.
When Delyse Humphreys looks back over her life and career, she does so with a feeling of pride. For the Sheffield supermodel turned successful businesswoman helped to launch the careers of hundreds of girls through her modelling and casting agency, Style.
She is held in such high esteem by her prodigies that many of them turned up to a surprise party to celebrate her recent 86th birthday at The Maynard, Grindleford.
“I thought it was just going to be a small lunch for half a dozen of us but it snowballed,” recalls Delyse, who found herself in the company of over 30 guests.
“Justine Woolley and Tracey Harrison organised the party for me, along with Jo Hill and Alison Slack, now Singleton,” said Delyse. “I’ve always kept in touch with them and they still phone me for
advice. It was lovely to see them all.”
No doubt the afternoon was spent recalling tales – glamorous and otherwise – of Style and for Delyse, a modelling career which began back in the 1950s.
Delyse was born in Sheffield in 1937 and grew up on Lansdowne Road, attending school on Sharrow Lane. As a teenager she had ambitions of taking part in beauty competitions and although encouraged by her parents, her dad insisted that she get a ‘proper job’ first.
“I thought that was boring but [dad] made me go to business school and I ended up getting a job there,” stated Delyse. “I did two days, two nights for two years and did shorthand, typing and bookkeeping so I knew about business.”
Delyse would call on these valuable skills much later but fulfilled her dream of becoming a model, taking part in beauty competitions and doing
promotions work. She got a job working in the office and as a model for Aquapoise swimwear, based in Hillsborough, who also used her for the basis for their swimwear designs.
“I was the standard size 12,” said Delyse. “I was 34-24-36, I always remember that.”
Brushes with fame were all part and parcel of Delyse’s early career, the highlight of which was auditioning for the role of Tatiana Romanova in the 1963 James Bond film, From Russia With Love. She didn’t get the part (that went to Daniela Bianchi) or get to meet Sean Connery but it was an experience she cherished.
She did eventually make it on to the silver screen, appearing in the 1969 Ken Russell film, Women in Love, alongside Oliver Reed and Glenda Jackson.
Style, the model and casting agency,
wasn’t really something Delyse had considered but came into being after a chance meeting.
“It was a friend called Barry Bronks,” said Delyse. “I’d worked with him on promotions and he rang me up one day and said ‘come and see me, I’ve got a job for you’.
“It turned out the job wasn’t for me but he needed promotions girls, front of house, that kind of thing. I wasn’t an agency but I said I’d find him three or four girls. He then said, ‘by the way, what are you doing for the rest of your life?’
“I laughed. He said ‘I’m serious. I hate to see talent wasted’. So I said, ‘what do you want me to do?’.
“He asked me lots of questions, took notes on a big sheet of foolscap paper and at the end of it said, ‘I’ll tell you what you’re doing. You’re going to open an agency and you’re going to call it Style’.”
The rest is history.
Delyse went out looking for property and found a place on the corner of London Road and Broadfield Road, which became Style by Delyse Humphreys. She bought the building
after three or four years and completely renovated it.
“It had mirrors from floor to ceiling all down one wall,” she recalled. “I was able to point out what [the girls] were doing wrong and what they were doing right. I taught deportment and balance, makeup, hair… Unlike today where we’ve got makeup artists, hairdressers and all those sorts of people, you didn’t have them then unless it was a big fashion shoot.”
Some of Delyse’s girls went on to have fantastic, high-profile careers with the ones sticking in her mind being Justine Woolley and Michelle Behennah.
Party-organiser and close friend Justine had been with Delyse since the age of 14 and had a career that took her to Hamburg, Milan and Paris. Michelle was sent to Models One in London and from there she went to New York to sign with Ford, eventually appearing on the covers of Vogue, Cosmopolitan and Sports Illustrated magazines amongst many others.
Of course there are many more success stories which is testament to the positive
influence Delyse had on so many girls’ careers and lives. It’s something she remains fiercely proud of.
“I don’t want to be conceited about it, I’m just pleased the girls have done so well,” she said. “I’m really proud of them all. It’s not just about modelling, it’s about learning life skills as well. I was tough on them, I made them work hard, but I like to think I made a difference.”
Given the reception she received at her birthday party, and the successful careers she helped to curate, I think you can
“It’s not just about modelling, it’s about learning life skills as well. I was tough on my girls, I made them work hard, but I like to think I made a difference.”Jo, Tracey and Delyse Alison and Delyse Delyse with her oldest friends, Sheila (left) and Vicky (right)
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Idyllically situated on the banks of the river Wye, the biggest town in the Peak District National Park's mellow stone buildings, medieval five-arched stone bridge and quaint courtyards are a magnet for painters, photographers and sightseers alike.
Legend has it that the town's famous Bakewell Pudding was created by mistake by a local cook in the mid-19th century. Today her delectable ‘jam tart that went wrong’ can be sampled at various bakeries and cafés and posted virtually anywhere in the world!
Bargains galore are on offer every Monday at the bustling outdoor market, and for an extra buzz, head for the livestock market to experience the action in the theatre-like auction ring.
Cherry-pick choice local produce at one of Britain’s best Farmers' Markets or browse in specialist shops selling everything from high fashion and outdoor clothing to handmade chocolates and rare whiskies. Savour a light snack, lunch or dinner at a host of cafés, restaurants, pubs and tea rooms and take
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On the northern fringe of Chatsworth Park, the attractive village of Baslow is close to some of the Dark Peak's most dramatic scenery.
Set beneath a gritstone edge of the same name, it lies on the banks of the river Derwent and is home to several hotels, pubs, cafés, restaurants and a Michelin-starred restaurant, Fischers Baslow Hall, as well as a clutch of exclusive shops.
Its conveniently-located campsite is also popular with visitors keen to explore nearby Chatsworth, Haddon Hall, Bakewell, the Monsal Trail and much further afield.
With a pretty village green, Goose Green, at its heart, bright with daffodils each spring, Baslow consists of five ‘Ends’: Far, Nether, Bridge, West and Over Ends.
Look out for a distinctively small toll house on the historic 17th century bridge at Bridge End, and the nearby church of
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Nestled in the small, picturesque village of Rowsley, Peak Village is just a stone’s throw from Chatsworth House and Gardens. The atmosphere is relaxed and a Derbyshire friendly welcome awaits from staff and fellow shoppers.
In this accessible environment, you can enjoy browsing a range of national and independent stores offering great choice in fashion, accessories, homeware, gifts, outdoor clothing and equipment.
Located in Hathersage, comprising a museum, cutlery factory, shop and café. The shop stocks the full range of David Mellor cutlery and kitchen knives (most made on-site) alongside a collection of the finest British crafts: handmade pottery, woodware, glass, English baskets, horn and marble, jams and honeys plus a
IF YOU’RE VISITING CHATSWORTH COUNTRY FAIR AND WOULD LIKE TO EXPLORE A LITTLE FURTHER, THERE’S LOTS TO SEE AND DO IN THE SURROUNDING AREA. HERE’S JUST A TASTE OF WHAT YOU’LL FIND.Grade I Listed Bakewell Bridge spanning the River Wye
range of professional kitchen equipment. The museum features iconic British traffic lights and historical cutlery from Mellor’s college projects to silverware for prestigious clients. The Riverside Kitchen is open daily for breakfast, lunch and afternoon coffee and cake. Tours of the cutlery factory run each Sunday for most of the year.
Monsal Trail
The Monsal Trail is a traffic free route for walkers, cyclists, horse riders and wheelchair users through some of the Peak District's most spectacular limestone dales. The trail runs along the former Midland Railway line for 8.5 miles between Blackwell Mill, in Chee Dale and Coombs Road, at Bakewell.
The public can experience the full length of the former railway route at their own pace and see breath-taking views at places like Water-cum-Jolly Dale that have remained hidden since the railway closed in 1968.
Peak Ales Brewery
Peak Ales Brewery, just a stone’s throw from Chatsworth, produces traditional real ales in the stunning landscape of the Peak District. It is run by Robert and Debra Evans and a team whose combined knowledge and experience in producing real ale craft beers has kept the business running since 2005.
Born out of love and the challenges of setting up their own micro-brewery, Robert and Debra's ales have won numerous national awards in both cask and bottle.
As well as selling to hotels, pubs and retail outlets around the Peak District, Peak Ales is open to the public, with a shop at the barn or availability online.
Matlock Farm Park
Matlock Farm Park, which was recently voted Peak District & Derbyshire Visitor Attraction of the Year for the second year running, has a fantastic array of facilities, including an indoor play centre with coffee shop, a cafe, party and function rooms, large animal barns, a Changing Places facility and more.
On site you’ll find llamas, alpacas, sheep, meerkats, horses, donkeys, ducks, ferrets, chickens, geese, emus, wallabies, guinea pigs, rabbits, goats, deer, pigs and cows. There’s also a variety of rare breeds too such as the beautiful white, shaggy Swiss Valais Blacknose sheep to mighty Suffolk Punch horses of which there are so few now.
Peak Rail
Peak Rail was set up in the early 1980s and runs on what was the old Midland Railway route linking Derby and Manchester across the Peak District. Trains depart from Rowsley South to
Matlock, via Darley Dale, and back. Trains depart on weekends and bank holidays as well as Wednesdays in the summer.
One recent addition is their afternoon teas. These run on the Palatine restaurant train on Saturdays, last up to two hours, and consist of a selection of sandwiches followed by a homemade scone with clotted cream, butter and strawberry preserve.
There’s no better way to start the day at the Heights of Abraham than by taking a flight in one of these famous cable cars. Travel across the picturesque Derwent Valley and enjoy the views of Matlock Bath below; the journey takes you over 554ft upwards to the summit, 1,000ft above sea level.
As well as heading up you can head down too by taking a tour underground in the two famous show caverns – the Great Rutland and Great Masson caverns. Follow one of the professional cavern guides deep into the hillside and learn tales of mining, history, geology, and tourism. Afterwards, take a stroll across the landscaped gardens that portray both the dark and light Peak District to the new film theatre and learn more about the formation of the caverns and a newly updated film about the construction of the cable cars.
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MARK THE WEEKEND OF 1-3 SEPTEMBER IN YOUR DIARY... CHATSWORTH COUNTRY FAIR RETURNS WITH DANCING DIGGERS, TROOPERS, CELEBRITY CHEFS AND FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY.
he Chatsworth Country Fair is one of England’s most spectacular events and returns this year on 1-3 September.
Held in the 1,000-acre parkland surrounding Chatsworth House, tens of thousands of visitors will enjoy three
action-packed days of Grand Ring entertainment, cooking masterclasses, delicious food, fantastic shopping and plenty of ‘have-a-go’ activities. There’s all this plus a vintage fun fair, children’s climbing wall, bungee trampoline and more.
As always there’s a not-to-be-missed Grand Ring programme that’s always guaranteed to thrill, with stunt teams, dog racing and military bands.
Confirmed attendees this year include the The King’s Troop Royal Horse Artillery Musical Ride; these are the
ceremonial teams that you see involved in duties such as the Coronation and will be showcasing their speed and skills while performing intricate and close manoeuvres.
Also appearing in the Grand Ring will be the JCB diggers, who will be dancing for a packed crowd. A down-to-earth version of the Red Arrows, these mechanical monsters perform in an elegant display.
The Mounted Games will be taking place over the weekend and will include Allcomer’s Dog Racing, with Madcap capers with Rob Richardson and his Ginger Ninjas, all in pursuit of ‘Woger the Wabbit’; Falconry demonstrations; British Scurry and trials driving; and the dog, duck and sheep show.
Across in the food village will be celebrity chefs including James Martin,
Mary Berry and Matt Tebbutt as well as local cooks and producers such as Adam Thackeray and Max Fischer, Chris Mapp, Eva Humphries, Mark Aisthorpe, Ray Moody and Tim Sidaway.
Children are well catered for at Chatsworth Country Fair and can choose from activities including Banana brain fun shows with face painting (from 11am-4pm), exotic animal encounters, Pony rides from Brimington Equestrian Centre, mini Land Rovers and an ‘off-road’ course, bouncy castle, bumper boats and cars, low ropes and target golf.
And don’t miss the hot air balloons, which will be taking to the skies each evening in what is one of the largest ballooning events in the UK after Bristol. There will also be demonstrations of how to inflate a balloon in the Grand Ring.
Day tickets are priced from £28.50 for adults (children under 15 are free) and can be bought on the day, whilst two and three-day tickets must be bought in advance and are priced from £45.50 and £68 respectively.
If you would like to become a Chatsworth Country Fair member you enjoy exclusive use of the Member’s enclosure, which includes ringside seating on your own private lawn at the heart of the action plus access to the Members’ bar and deli area and executive facilities of the highest standard. A members enclosure breakfast will also be available. Prices start from £55 for adults (one day) and £5 for children (under threes are free).
Caravans and motorhomes are welcome to the site, which is located just inside the Golden Gates and is open for four nights from Thursday evening (31 August). Prices are £110 for three nights, £130 for four and an electricity hook-up is £70.
Inspired by the Mediterranean but proudly local, Bank House brings you the very best food and drink in an upbeat relaxed environment. The restaurant offers a playful take on British cuisine with broad European influences emphasising local, rustic, seasonal and sustainable ingredients.
Dishes are designed for sampling and sharing and are complemented by an iconic cocktail experience served in a vibrant welcoming atmosphere. Guests can enjoy the key elements of the current Mediterranean dining scene in an informal and social setting, where the surroundings are as vibrant as the food and cocktails.
With relaxed outside seating, it’s perfect for summer; visit Bank House for that unique experience.
Call 01433 449060 or visit bankhousehathersage.co.uk to find out more.
Nestled in the heart of the Peak District, The Bulls Head Inn stands in the picturesque, limestone hamlet of Foolow.
The family-owned pub has been the hub of the area for many years. The Bulls Head is all about old school done exceptionally well. The pub’s passion is fresh, seasonal food using local ingredients in an informal and relaxed atmosphere, complemented with local ales and internationally awarded wines and spirits. From a post-dog walk pint in the sun trap of the pub’s frontage, to relaxing in the oak-panelled dining room or horse brass decorated stable bar, with a meal fit for a king.
To find out more, call 01433 630873 or visit www.thebullsheadfoolow.co.uk
Chatsworth Garage Doors offer an excellent range of garage doors and affordable Front doors for clients in and around Sheffield, Derbyshire and all the surrounding regions.
The full range includes but not limited to up and over doors, sectional Doors, Side Hung and roller doors all supplied by the industry’s leading manufacturers.
Other products available are window shutter systems, security shutter systems, Multiple choice of remote control systems, garage door spare parts along with an emergency repair service.
Feel free to visit the new Purpose Built showroom on Attercliffe Common displaying a comprehensive range of products in real life brickwork openings.
Call today for a free onsite quotation (insert number) or email sales@chatsworthgaragedoors.co.uk
WHETHER YOU’RE VISITING CHATSWORTH COUNTRY FAIR OR JUST WANT TO EXPLORE THE PEAK DISTRICT, DON’T FORGET TO CHECK OUT THESE LOCAL BUSINESSES AND VENUES.
Sink into the luscious surroundings and enjoy the most delicious dishes from the new summer menu at The George Hathersage.
Made with the freshest, premium produce from the best farms and suppliers across the Peak District, light and flavoursome dishes sit alongside hearty and rich meals to satisfy every taste. Over 90 per cent of the menu can be adapted to be gluten-free with many delicious vegetarian and vegan options available.
Located in the heart of the Hope Valley and with many popular walking routes on its doorstep, The George is the ideal place to stay, dine and drink.
To find out more, call 01433 650436 or visit thegeorgehathersage.com
Introducing the finest wedding venue in the Peak District: Losehill House Hotel, a spectacular location for a civil ceremony or wedding reception. With exclusive use just for you, this luxury hotel truly is a fantastic choice of venue.
Picture your special day – a champagne reception on the lawn to welcome your guests, a civil ceremony in the orangery, followed by a wedding breakfast specially designed just for you and your guests.
Welcome your friends in the evening for a fantastic house party in the lounge bar and orangery with up to 120 dancing the night away.
Call 01433 621219 or visit www.losehillhouse.co.uk to find out more.
Enjoy breath-taking views over the Hope Valley in the new garden dining area at The Maynard. Enjoy summer sharing platters, afternoon tea, sumptuous Sunday lunch or an array of fresh, delicious dishes made with premium produce from Peak District farms and suppliers. Live music in the gardens every Sunday 24pm*
With some of the best walking routes on our doorstep it is the ideal stop off for a drink, lunch, or end of walk location for a sublime Sunday Roast.
The stunning venue also offers space for larger events such as weddings, BIG milestone birthday parties, as well as christenings, bar mitzvahs, proms, wedding anniversaries, corporate events, charity events, gender reveals, celebrations of life. The list is goes on…
Call 01433 424110 or visit the-maynard.com to find out more.
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When it comes to finding the perfect floor covering for your home, Mister Carpet is the only place to go.
Mister Carpet has been providing customers with outstanding care and quality products since it opened its doors in 1983, and after 37 successful years on Ecclesall Road, the business has made the move to Bradwell in the Hope Valley, waiting to welcome you with a much bigger and brighter showroom.
The family-run carpet and flooring specialist has gone from strength to strength since it was first opened by husband and wife John and Jenny, and though you’ll still see them helping out around the shop, it’s their son Steve, and daughter-in-law Jo who are now at the helm.
Call 01433 623400, email: salesmistercarpet@btconnect.com or visit www.mistercarpet.org to find out more.
Natural Earth Products is a local, family-run business set between the villages of Grindleford and Eyam, supplying high-quality natural stone and wooden flooring.
Whether you are doing a full-scale home renovation or simply updating a tired floor, there is something to suit all tastes. They also supply bespoke, handmade Derbyshire stone fire surrounds, and wood-burning/ multifuel stoves.
If you would like an alternative means of heating in this time of rising energy prices, come visit the showroom. With a wide range of beautiful products catering for both traditional and contemporary homes, customers are provided with endless possibilities for their projects. Opening hours are Monday-Friday 09.00-17.00, Saturday 09.00-13.00.
You can find Natural Earth Products on Facebook: Natural Earth Products and Instagram: @naturalearthproducts. Alternatively, call 01433 631333 or visit www.naturalearthproducts.co.uk
The Old Original Bakewell Pudding Shop is located in the heart of the market town of Bakewell in Derbyshire’s Peak District National Park.
The historic building, which dates from the 1800s, comprises an 80-seater licensed restaurant on the upper floor and a gift shop and bakery counter on the ground floor.
The shop is packed with gifts, food and drink while the bakery counter serves fresh, handmade produce from the award-winning artisan Bakewell Bakery, also located in the town. The dog-friendly lower ground floor deli also serves the outdoor courtyard in warmer months - a hidden suntrap in which to relax and enjoy refreshments.
To find out more, call 01629 812193 or visit www.bakewellpuddingshop.co.uk
The Peacock at Cutthorpe, set near the stunning Derbyshire countryside and a five-minute walk away from Linacre reservoir, is open seven days a week.
Renowned for its home cooked food, Sunday lunches and an array of dishes on the menu, there is plenty for everyone to enjoy. Most dishes can be adapted to suit dietary requirements so the pub can cater for all.
The fabulous beer garden is a great place to enjoy food or just a drink; there is plenty to choose from with three local hand pulls as well as a vast range of beers, wines spirits and soft drinks. The Peacock also has a covered heated outdoor area.
The Peacock is somewhere for all the family to enjoy with a children’s playground and a dog friendly bar area.
To find out more, call 01246 563669 or visit cutthorpe.net
There’s plenty to enjoy at The Peacock at Rowsley this September. From al fresco dining on the garden terrace when the sun shines, to fine dining in the Peacock’s three AA rosette restaurant, the summer menus focus on seasonal, local produce, including herbs and vegetables grown in the hotel garden.
September is the last month for summer produce, with the Autumn menu launching in the bar on 21 September and the restaurant on the 26th.
Open Tuesday to Saturday, guests can enjoy lunch from 12-2pm and dinner from 6.30-9pm.
The perfect base for those visiting the Peak District, The Peacock is located a short distance from Bakewell and in close proximity to Haddon Hall and Chatsworth House. Hotel residents are provided with complimentary tickets to Haddon Hall during their stay, as well as a discount of 20 per cent off Chatsworth House.
The hotel is also perfectly placed to explore the Peak District on foot, with a number of fantastic hikes and bike rides right on the doorstep.
Call 01629 733518 or visit thepeacockatrowsley.com to find out
The Prince of Wales is a village pub and restaurant in the heart of Baslow, in the Peak District, where you will find a very warm welcome from their friendly team of lovely, local folk.
Recently being awarded its second rosette by the AA Hotel and Hospitality Services. The team serves a great selection of local artisan ales, beers, delicious wines, gins and botanicals. They source local fresh produce using the finest ingredients Derbyshire and the Peak District has to offer.
During the summer months guests can enjoy the Terrace overlooking the rolling hills, dine in the bright gallery dining room, or take an actionpacked seat in the Open Kitchen all year round.
Call 01246 583880 or visit www.princeofwalesbaslow.co.uk to find out more.
The Scotsman’s Pack is located in the beautiful gritstone village of Hathersage in the Peak District National Park. The traditional listed pub won Silver Pub of the Year at this year’s Derbyshire Tourism Awards.
The classic building features a welcoming bar area, two seated dining rooms and a bar-side room, where four-legged friends are welcome. In warmer months visitors can also enjoy alfresco drinking and dining on the patio area - a picturesque, relaxing sun trap next to a bubbling trout stream.
Just a short walk away is the grave of Robin Hood’s legendary fellow outlaw Little John in St Michael’s Church - you can even view and sit on Little John’s chair in the dining room.
Call 01433 650253 or visit www.scotsmanspackcountryinn.co.uk to find out more.
William Eyre & Sons is a well-loved family run business serving the farming community and general public for over 137 years as an agricultural corn merchant and has well over 22,000 lines.
The Bradwell site stocks a wide range of timber, building supplies, plumbing, animal products and feeds as well as local eggs and honey, flour, oats and cereals. There is also a large household department stocking many green cleaning products. Clothing is not overlook and ranges from the likes of Dubarry, Barbour, Ridgeline, Musto, Hoggs of Fife and much more can be found in store. There is also a wide variety of wellingtons and boots from Aigle, Le Chameau, Chatham, Barbour, Toggi, Grisport, Meindl, and a good range of work wear and safety boots.
William Eyre & Sons is situated at Brough in the heart of the Hope Valley, Peak District with a large car park.
Call 01433 620353 or visit www.williameyre.co.uk to find out more.
Yorkshire Windows is going into autumn 2023 with a new range of products aimed at taking the uPVC window and door industry into a new era of design excellence.
The company, which has a showroom at Ferndale Garden Centre in Dronfield, is the region’s sole supplier of Smartglass Dynamic, the first automatically self-tinting, glass technology for conservatories, orangeries and other glazing elements.
It also has a whole range of products meeting the needs of an increasingly discerning and adventurous market, including a great selection of windows, doors, French doors, bi-fold doors and conservatories.
Visit the Yorkshire Windows show room at the Ferndale Garden Centre in Dronfield, call 0800 591155 or visit www.yorkshirewindows.com
It’s been two years now since The George was relaunched by Longbow Bars & Restaurants and despite having lost its ‘newness’, the Hathersage pub feels very much part of the community and has become the goto venue for food, drink and family celebrations.
Rob Hattersley and his team completely modernised the 500-year-old building, which was once frequented by Charlotte Brönte, creating a stylish and comfortable pub, restaurant and hotel. One of the more recent additions is an extensive outdoor terrace, perfect for when the sun pokes its head through the clouds.
The dining room overlooks this terrace and is a bright, airy space in which to sample The George’s foodie delights –and there are many.
The menu has something for everyone with plenty of crowd-pleasers including pizza (made in a wood-fired oven), burgers, fish ‘n’ chips and homemade pie of the day. There’s also what you’d perhaps describe as more ‘gastro-style’ dishes and it was here that we took inspiration for a pleasant summer’s day lunch.
I started with an onion bhaji-inspired scotch egg, which was served with homemade mango chutney (£9.50).
Perfectly cooked (the yolk was runny), this was a hearty introduction to our meal and had those subtle Indian flavours that are so familiar. Across the table my wife tucked into a goats’ cheese and pomegranate croquette served with tomato jam, sweety drop peppers and rocket salad (£8.95).
Both dishes paired well with glasses of Montepulciano d’Abruzzo Ancora (£7.50, 250ml) and Pinot Grigio Rosato Ancora (£7.50, 250ml), both supplied by Hattersley Wines of Bakewell.
Much of the produce at The George is sourced locally and this provenance is outlined on the menu. Meat comes from New Close Farm in Haddon, fish from RG Morris & Son in Buxton and fruit and veg from Winsters in Chesterfield, for example.
Our mains continued the high standards and my wife’s sage and chorizo stuffed pork fillet wrapped in pancetta, with sauteed greens, mashed potato, creamy sage and chorizo sauce (£20.95) wouldn’t have looked out of place on any restaurant table. It’s a dish that has been on The George’s menu and had become something of a signature dish.
My BBQ beef short rib (£22.50) was meaty, as you’d expect, and well complemented by the accompanying grilled corn on the cob, coleslaw and
skinny fries.
We’d still got room for dessert and The George Gourmand (£11.95) is a great way to sample a smaller selection of the desserts on offer and is served with a generous shot of espresso. I tried a slither of lemon tart, chocolate brownie, meringue, coconut ball and scoops of raspberry and mango sorbets. It was delicious.
My wife opted for the much heartier portion of the homemade lemon tart served with crushed meringue, pistachio ice cream and strawberry coulis (£8.95).
Children are well catered for at The George too and my two children tucked into dishes of margherita pizza (£4.50) and burger and fries (£7.95).
It may have plenty of history but this is definitely a pub for the modern day.
The George Main Road, Hathersage
Derbyshire, S32 1BB
Tel: 01433 650436
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1 September / Don Valley Bowl
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Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds are back, and have returned back up to The North for an unforgettable evening at Don Valley Bowl.
Joining Noel and the band, consists of a big lineup of indie artists, such as Manchester icons, Happy Mondays, The Cribs and many more.
You may know Noel from the iconic Manchester indie band Oasis, but after the split of the band, Noel created Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds, which have now had four number one albums, including hits such as “Dead In The Water”, “Easy Now” “If I Had A Gun”.
Their debut album was released in 2015, and their latest released recently, in June 2023, with no plans to stop in the near future.
2 September / Don Valley Bowl
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Self Esteem is performing her biggest concert of her career so far at Don Valley Bowl, with other artists by her side including Natalie Imbruglia, Confidence Man and others. After leaving her band Slow Club, Rebecca Lucy Taylor launched her solo career under the name Self Esteem, kicking off with the single “Your Wife” and releasing her latest album “Prioritise Pleasure” just recently in late October 2022, which was nominated for the Mercury Prize.
Until 9 December / Graves Gallery sheffieldmuseums.org.uk
The four artists known as the Scottish Colourists, Francis Campbell Boileau Cadell, John Duncan Fergusson, George Leslie Hunter and Samuel John Peploe, were one of the most talented, experimental and distinctive groups in 20th century British art. The lives, relationships and accomplishments of these pioneering artists are set to be explored in Colour and Light: Scottish Colourists from the Fleming Collection, a new exhibition at opening at Sheffield’s Graves Gallery this summer.
Colour and Light traces Cadell, Fergusson, Hunter and Peploe’s development as virtuosos of dazzling interiors, landscapes, portraits and still lifes. As early supporters of breakthrough artists in France, they drew inspiration from PostImpressionists Paul Cézanne and Vincent Van Gogh, as well as the work of Henri Matisse, André Derain and more. Emboldened by such creativity, these young Scots explored the frontiers of contemporary art through their cutting-edge use of pure colour and line.
The exhibition will present over 30 paintings, sculpture and works on paper from the Fleming Collection. Alongside works by Cadell, Fergusson, Hunter and Peploe, Colour and Light also includes a rare painting by Fergusson’s partner, Margaret Morris, an accomplished but often overlooked artist better known for her contribution to dance. The Fleming Collection works are complemented by two paintings by Cadell and Hunter from Sheffield’s own collection.
The exhibition has been co-curated by James Knox, Director of the Fleming Collection and author of The Scottish Colourists, the recent book surveying the group’s place in Bristish art history. Works on display illustrate key moments in the group’s development, from their precocious beginnings to the maturity of their later works as landscape painters entranced by the distinctive beauty of the Scottish light.
21 September / Sheffield City Hall www.sheffieldcityhall.co.uk
The iconic Jason Bryne is performing his hit show “The Iconic Bionic Man Tour” this September, here in Sheffield. The Dublin-born comedia has been actively touring throughout his comedic career, beginning in 1995 up to present day. He rose to fame by becoming a runner- up in ‘So You Think You’re Funny’, and went on to receive Perrier nominations in 2001. It was soon after this that he became to be one of the biggest- selling comedians. He hosted 3 BBC Radio 2 series, one of which won a Sony Gold Award for Best Comedy in 2011, and he has now gone on to present Ireland’s Got Talent. If you a fancy a night out with a good laugh, definitely go to this show!
29 August-16 September / Lyceum Theatre
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The five-star hit show comes to the Lyceum! After an epic storm in the Pacific Ocean, Pi is stranded on a lifeboat with four other survivors – a hyena, a zebra, an orangutan, and a tiger called Richard Parker. Life Of Pi is the hugely popular story of an epic journey of endurance and hope.
8 September
The sequel to the award-winning film is set in 1956 France, where a priest is murdered, and Sister Irene once again comes face to face with a demonic force. This film is the first in The Conjuring series to be filmed in Panavision, giving the ultimate wide screen experience.
14 September / Sheffield City Hall www.sheffieldcityhall.co.uk
The Loose Women are performing their first ever live tour this year. The chatty show focuses on four female presenters, some of which include Denise Welch, Charlene White, Kay Adams etc, who interview celebrities, discuss news articles whilst providing their own opinions on the matter.
24 September / OEC Sheffield oecsheffield.co.uk
Are you ready to become a Dancing Queen this month? Well the OEC has the perfect thing for you!
This event holds a day of ABBA music, good food and certainly good time! This includes a 2 course Lunch Live Act from ABBA Fever DJ and a bar. This runs from 2-8pm, with tickets being £34.With a performance from one of the most successful ABBA tribute acts in Europe, get ready to enjoy a show straight out of the seventies!
23 September / The Leadmill leadmill.co.uk
The festival makes its annual return to Sheffield this September, incorporating a mix of post- punk/ psychedelic rock, with alternative/indie music as well. Headliners include Dublin- based post - punk group The Murder Capital, who have recently released their second album ‘Gigi’s Recovery’, earlier this year. Other headliners include Erol Alkan, Himalayas, W.H. Lungs, Gently Tender etc so head down to The Leadmill this September for a night of rock, with tickets beginning from £35.
The BAWE Master Cutler Event, held at Chatsworth House, was a roaring success, raising in excess of £8,000 for the Master Cutler’s Challenge.
The BAWE Summer Luncheon was a wonderful day bringing together women entrepreneurs.
Special Guest, Dame Julie Kenny, came along to tell all about her mastercutlerschallenge23, changing lives and supporting communities at Wentworth Woodhouse.
Girls from Notre Dame High School at their Y11 leavers prom at the Crowne Plaza Royal Victoria.
Visitors gathered at the Goldsmiths North event, held at the Cutler’s Hall on 7-9 July.
PICTURED (L-R): Prime Warden of the Worshipful Company of Goldsmiths in London, Ashley Carson - Sheffield Assay Master, Dame Julie Kenney - Master Cutler, Brett PayneGoldsmiths North Director, Charles Turner - Chairman of Sheffield Assay Office
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CHOOSE YOUR WINNER OF THE WESTSIDE READERS’ CHOICE AWARD... FIND OUT HOW BELOW.
The Westside Restaurant & Bar Awards returns this October –and we need your help in choosing a winner.
The Westside Readers’ Choice Award 2023 let’s you have your say. Whether you select your favourite local café, a much-loved Indian or Italian restaurant or any other type of food venue, all votes are equal. 2022’s winner was The Wortley Arms, a gastro pub in the north of Sheffield.
To vote, go online to www.rmcmedia/events, or scan the QR code below with your smartphone, to let us know where you enjoy eating out most. All entries must include a home address and contact details, only one entry per email address is allowed. The closing date for entries is 13 October 2023.
This year’s event, which takes place at the OEC on Monday 30 October, will be the third year running we have held the event here and if the previous two years are anything to go by, 2023’s ceremony is going to be another fantastic affair.
Rewinding back to last year, over 250 people packed out the Hillsborough venue, which opened in late 2019 and hosts a range of impressive multipurpose suites with catering for up to 500 guests, a perfect setting for weddings, dinners, balls, conferences, live events and more. It was the perfect fit for our event; extremely well organised, the service was faultless throughout the evening ensuring that the awards ran smoothly and without a hitch.
When it came to the 2022 Westside & Southside Restaurant & Bar Awards, sponsored by I Grunwerg Ltd, competition was keen. The top prize went to Rafters, a small but stunning restaurant on Oakbrook Road that just seems to get better and better. The 3 AA rosette restaurant, owned by Alistair Myers and Tom Lawson, flies the flag for fine dining in the city and we loved everything about it - the food, the wine, the service and the overall attention to detail. It’s just a lovely experience and well deserving of our flagship award.
Judging by the huge round of applause that greeted the announcement - made
by our compere Chris Wilson, the former managing editor of RMC Media – it was a popular choice and welldeserved.
Each of our 18 winners received an engraved plaque, presented on the night by publishing managers Sam Warsop, Mandy Ogle and Sally-Anne Sharp.
Scan this QR code with your smartphone to cast your nomination for our Readers’ Choice Award
And you can be there too. If you would like to attend, even treat your team to an early Christmas party, tickets are priced £60+VAT each or you can purchase a table for ten for £550+VAT. Email john.murphy@rmcmedia.co.uk for further details.
CHARLES BRADSHAW DISCOVERS HIDDEN DELIGHTS INSIDE THE OLDEST BUILDING IN SHEFFIELD THAT’S STILL IN DAILY USE.
n a rainy summer weekday, it was a welcome relief to take refuge inside and visit 1554 Coffee Shop within Sheffield Cathedral. Opened in June 2015, 1554 Coffee Shop has been managed by Ruth MaherHeslip since its inception. Ruth now has the role of Enterprise Business Manager and oversees both the Cathedral’s coffee shop and adjacent gift shop operations.
The quirky brand name derives from the year Mary I granted a Royal Charter that returned lands and property to the people of Sheffield after former King Edward VI had confiscated them in a religious coup prior to his untimely death.
Through the Cathedral’s awardwinning hexagonal entrance hall and across the west end nave, an impressive six panel stained glass window featuring Saints Peter and Paul - Patron Saints of Sheffield Cathedral - sits above the glass doors of 1554 Coffee Shop. It’s a deceptively spacious area with plenty of tables, comfortable seating and abundant natural light.
Upon our arrival, just at the turn of noon, the shop was already bustling. We were promptly escorted to a table and began to study the menu. The lunch menu offerings include a wide selection
of hot and cold food with vegetarian options also available. The day’s soup and quiche selections are prominently displayed on a chalkboard behind the food counter. Ordering is made at the till with a table numbering system.
To begin, I opted for rose lemonade (£2.60) with my dining companion choosing a bottle of spring water (£1.50). Drinks were promptly served, with our food selections arriving shortly after. My Ploughman’s Plate (£8.75) was a bounty of delights, comprising a large wedge of Cheddar cheese, crunchy pickled onions, seasonal coleslaw plus bread and butter portions. Unfortunately, due to unexpected circumstances, pork pies had not been delivered on time. Our server had informed us prior to ordering, so instead I was treated to sampling a Cornish Pasty. The warm pastry was delightfully soft and flavoursome with a generous meat and vegetable filling. My companion chose Quiche of the Day; a butternut squash, rocket and tomato recipe. An ample slice was presented alongside a plethora of mouth-watering salad components: namely, coleslaw, pesto-infused pasta, chutney, tomatoes and salad leaves. The freshly baked warm tart had a delightful consistency with each mouthful melting in the mouth,
perfectly complementing the colourful medley.
To complete our luncheon, we shared a Bakewell slice (£3.10) with its distinctive tastes of jam and almonds, topped with thick, sticky icing. Finally, hot drinks were selected; my small Americano (£3) made from freshly ground beans and delivered piping hot; a special blend created for the 1554 Coffee Shop. My fellow diner finished with a traditional small pot of Yorkshire Tea (£1.90).
With our hunger and thirst truly satisfied, we departed through the gift shop, vowing to return. 1554 Coffee Shop is a great space, providing a range of wholesome food and drinks – and a great place to escape from the unpredictable British weather.
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MULTI AWARD WINNING COFFEE SHOP INSIDE SHEFFIELD CATHEDRAL
You can find 1554 inside the beautiful Sheffield Cathedral. Enjoy quiches, deli salads, pies, home made soups and more. Mouth watering cakes from the Secret Cake Club, locally made jams, pickles and chutneys from Reet Yorkshire Food and Sheffield’s finest Hendersons relish (both also available to buy in the gift shop) Your little hidden spot in the city centre. FIND US: @1554coffee On Facebook Across the forecourt
Ring in the joyful season with our jam-packed event line-up this November and December -
From girls’ nights out to corporate parties, we’ve got a festive event and glittering package for every occasion this Yuletide.
Perfect for groups of any size, all of our Christmas events include a delectable 3-course lunch or dinner with menus specially curated by the OEC’s talented chefs.
Get in the spirit and discover the 2023 calendar:
26 November Queens Of Motown Lunch
Bringing the very best of Motown live to the OEC.
3 December Music of the Movies
An afternoon filled with hits from your favourite films.
6 December Back to the 80’s
Get your dancing shoes on transport back to the 80s with your favourite throwback hits.
10 December Mamma Mia Lunch
Join us for a Merry Mamma Mia Lunch
with live tribute act Abba Fever.
13 December 90’s Christmas Party Party on down with the very best of 90s music with live tribute band, Noughty Nineties.
17 December Comedy Drag Show
Join us for an afternoon filled with fun and laughter at our Comedy Drag Show with the Funky Beavers.
20 December Merry Motown Party
A tribute to The Temptations, Stevie Wonder, The Four Tops, The Drifters plus many more.
31 December New Year’s Eve Party
The OEC New Year’s Eve Party is a night not to be missed! Get ready to dress to impress.
Not to mention, OEC Sheffield’s ‘Christmas Party Nights’ every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 1st to 23rd December. Starting from £45 per person, our Party Nights include a 3course dinner, live band entertainment, DJ, late bar until 1am, and free parking.
Upgrade your Christmas party by preordering our drinks packages, including
beer buckets, wine bundles, and drinks wristbands starting from just £25. Which dazzling events take your interest? Create unforgettable memories this festive season and reserve your spot at Sheffield’s finest Christmas party venue – we recommend booking without delay to avoid disappointment! Visit www.oecsheffield.co.uk and head to our Christmas page.
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If you’re in search of a place to host a special event; a venue near to some of the UK’s most spectacular countryside and with a host of exclusive spaces to celebrate any milestone, then Vine Hotels may just have the answer.
Three stylish, welcoming hotels – each located on the edge of the Peak District and with a unique offering for guests seeking for the perfect party venue.
The range of event spaces, first class facilities and stylish accommodation offered by Mosborough Hall Hotel, Kenwood Hall Hotel & Spa and Double Tree Hilton by Sheffield Park mean that find the ideal setting for your next celebration has just become easier.
Large celebrations spanning multiple days or small, intimate private parties.
Proms, birthdays, weddings, anniversaries, and Bar Mitzvahs – whatever the reason for your Peak District celebration, everything can be taken care of by Vine Hotels. And with three different venue options in the region, you get to create your perfect celebration, your way.
A historic wedding and events venue, this Sheffield hotel offers a stunning selection of function rooms for your special day all housed within a 12th century manor house that has been stylishly and sympathetically restored. Weddings are a Mosborough Hall speciality. An elegant balance of stately ambience and contemporary style awaits for your wedding day, teamed with a range of wedding packages that make your day extra special and affordable too. Find out more at https://www.mosboroughhall.co.uk/weddings
Make the most of the outdoors with Mosborough Hall’s beautiful recently updated alfresco dining space complete with wood-fired pizza oven and private dining gazebo. It’s an ideal informal reception space or a perfect place for a festival-inspired gathering.
The team at this beautiful hotel understands that preparation and convenience will take the headache out of planning your party, so it has also put together a range of party options which include catering and entertainment. If you want something a little more unique then contact the dedicated events team and who will help bring your party vision to life.
Packages for birthday celebrations:
https://www.mosboroughhall.co.uk/occasions/birthday-celebrations
This beautiful hotel combines a convenient location with an idyllic countryside setting. The backdrop to your event is 12 acres of beautiful parkland offering an abundance of photo opportunities and panoramic views for your guests to enjoy.
Hosting a smaller private celebration? Head to Laura Ashley The Tea Room for a Great British tradition in the most elegant surroundings. Indulge in a delightful selection of cakes, scones, sandwiches, and Laura Ashley classic blend loose leaf teas, with an optional prosecco upgrade. It is a celebration after all! With lighter brunch options and a very special children’s afternoon tea there’s no better place for an intimate birthday, anniversary, or Christmas celebration.
For something a little more unique and to really make the most of Kenwood Hall’s unrivalled views of the lush countryside then why not dine in the Domes of Kenwood Hall. Three private dining pods, which combine delicious food with a unique perspective of the hotel’s picturesque grounds.
From a vantage point high on the manicured lawns outside your guests can savour a tantalising new menu while they take in 360-degree views of the hotel, lake, and gardens.
Designed with sociable, relaxed dining in mind, each dome seats up to six people with the option to hire one, multiple, or all the domes exclusively, depending on the size and purpose of your celebration. Find out more about events at Kenwood Hall Hotel & Spa at https://www.kenwoodhall.co.uk/
For larger parties of up to 375 guests banquet style, Double Tree by Hilton Sheffield Park is adept at delivering large scale weddings and events with the same level of service and attention to detail you would expect with a smaller gathering.
The hotel has an amazing 738 square metres of event space, with nine versatile meeting rooms and 131 guest rooms to accommodate travelling guests. There’s ample parking too which is free of charge for your guests at the hotel.
The spa hotel is conveniently located in a leafy suburb between Sheffield and Chesterfield just five miles from the edge of the Peak District National Park. Weston Park Museum, Chatsworth House, and Sheffield Botanical Gardens are within an easy drive. The facilities here also include a luxurious pool, steam room, sauna, and spa on site guests will leave feeling rested and relaxed after the celebrations.
Find out more at https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/sz dcrdi-doubletree-sheffield-park/
Without a doubt, one of the major selling points of this collection of hotels is their close proximity to the Peak District.
All three have convenient access to this area of unrivalled natural beauty, and with a host of outdoor activities such as hiking, climbing, abseiling, paddle boarding and water sports on your doorstep, guests will want to stay long after your celebration is over. With notable stately homes such as Renishaw Hall, Bolsover Castle and Hardwick Hall and Chatsworth House, there is so much to do that one night might not be enough.
If taking in one of the region’s most well renowned heritage sites and making the most of their visit is a top priority for your guests, then why not suggest a trip to the historic Chatsworth House with packages available for just £97 at Mosborough Hall, Doubletree by Hilton Sheffield Park and Mercure Kenwood Hall.
Find out more at https://www.mosboroughhall.co.uk/packages/chatsworth-house-package. Looking for a family break to enjoy all the Peak District has to offer? Find out more at https://www.kenwoodhall.co.uk/rooms/2-night-family-package/
START AS YOU MEAN TO GO ON, SAYS IRIS ADAMS.
ongratulations! You or a loved one is off to University to start a new independent life. While it can be a nerve-wracking change, here are a few tips to help the transition run smoothly.
When it comes to University accommodation, you can always find something to fit your individual needs and interests. Check forums that review the university experience and check whether the building ticks your boxes.
Universities offer a variety of student accommodations ranging in price, size, and sociability.
Sometimes living with new people can be a struggle. Hopefully, your new housemates will be friends for life, however, if you do
end up with a few clashing personalities, it’s important to know how to deal with conflicts.
It’s good practice to confront issues that arise instead of letting them simmer and sometimes all it takes is a face-to-face conversation to smooth over some issues. However, if the situation becomes unmanageable, there are always people in the University team who are there to help and smooth over potential difficulties. Most importantly, do not feel pressured to continue living with difficult people after the first year even if that means separating yourself from a particular group.
When it comes to money, it is important to budget, especially in the cost of living crisis. Save the Student is a good website that helps with tailoring a budget to fit your needs. A few key tips would be to avoid an unarranged overdraft, reduce the number of subscriptions you pay for and keep an eye out for student discounts.
Try to get into the habit of planning your meals. This means you can do a bigger shop once a week with a few dishes in mind, including one that can be
split into portions to feed you throughout the week. Don’t forget to factor in a few snacks, and some emergency hangover supplies too. If you’re a hopeless cook, hello fresh or alternative meal providers are a healthier option to takeaways.
There are a million and one checklists on the internet detailing every last item to pack for University, yet my main advice would be to NOT overpack. Most University rooms are short on space and can feel crowded and claustrophobic with an excess of decorations and trimmings. You will end up acquiring new belongings throughout the first year. Also, keeping clutter to a minimum helps with the annual stress of moving house.
Hopefully, this list can provide a little help along the road to University. The most important thing is to study hard and have a brilliant time. Remember that although the idea that these will be the best years of your life is often spread about, this time will be whatever you make it. There is no pressure to be having the best time all the time and you have your whole life ahead of you.
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After turning their attention to the hatchback market in recent years, Renault have now switched their focus to large cars with the launch of the Rafale.
The all-new Renault Rafale is the first production vehicle entirely designed according to the new visual language that Gilles Vidal has brought in as Head of Design Renault. It is visionary, daring, perfectly in tune with its time and tailor-made for a period when everything is moving ever faster.
The car also features up-to-the-minute connectivity and a 200hp E-Tech full hybrid powertrain that is as efficient as it is frugal and uses recycled materials.
The all-new Renault Rafale is an advanced coupe SUV, it looks as vibrant as it feels when you drive it, and it is an opportunity to share an intense driving experience with friends or children – however grownup they may be.
The all-new Renault Rafale 200 hp E-Tech full hybrid will reach markets in spring 2024.
Kia UK has revealed pricing and specifications for the all-new Kia EV9, the brand’s new flagship three-row electric SUV.
Kia will offer three grades to EV9 buyers in the UK: ‘Air’, ‘GT-Line’ and ‘GT-Line S’, each with a three-row, seven-seat layout as standard. All three models offer a 99.8 kWh long-range battery pack with heat pump, and with it the ability to drive up to more than 300 miles from a single charge. Kia’s 800V ultra-fast charging technology means every version of the EV9 can be recharged from 10-to-80 per cent in as little as 24 minutes when plugged into a 350kW high-powered charger.
The first UK customer deliveries of the EV9 ‘GT-Line S’ will start from January 2024, with ‘Air’ and ‘GT-Line’ models due to follow later on. Prices start from £64,995.
Mercedes-Benz is continuing its long tradition of sporty, elegant dream cars with a new, independent series. The new CLE Coupé uses the conceptual and technical innovations of the C-Class and E-Class. With its expressive design, exclusive comfort equipment for maximum individuality and confident, sporty driving performance, the new two-door car goes its own way.
The new CLE Coupé sets standards in efficiency thanks to systematic electrification and intelligent downsizing. All engines are mild hybrids with an integrated starter generator and 48-volt electrical system. There is a choice of four-cylinder units and – as the most powerful engine – a 3.0-litre straight-six petrol engine.
The latest generation BMW M2 raises the bar in the high-performance premium compact segment. The new car builds on its formidable predecessor’s strengths to deliver an even greater driving experience, taking the formula of a classic high-performance sports car and reproducing it in highly concentrated form with cutting-edge technology.
The new BMW M2 encapsulates the pure joy of driving: its compact dimensions, a six-cylinder in-line engine, a manual gearbox option, rear-wheel drive and an advanced control/operating concept – allowing the driver to adjust the vehicle setup as desired – are all central to its appeal.
With a maximum output of 460hp – 90hp more than the original BMW M2 – and exhilarating driving dynamics that have been honed during in-depth testing on the Nürburgring’s Nordschleife circuit and other race tracks, the new BMW M2 represents another highlight in the model offensive celebrating the 50-year anniversary of BMW M GmbH. Priced from £64,890 OTR.
THERE’S SOMETHING NEW FROM RENAULT, WRITES RICHARD ABBEY.
You wouldn’t take your Rolex watch to just any old repair shop would you?
While most people are unlikely to ever get their hands on one of the prestigious timepieces, many are fortunate enough to own a car that not only gets them from A to B but that they feel great pride in.
Nick Crouch established Tec-Nick Autos in 2010 and believes wholeheartedly in applying the Rolex philosophy to cars. He promotes the benefit of taking your precious vehicle to a specialist engineer – rather than a onesize-fits-all garage – and this doesn’t have to mean the main dealer.
As an ATA diagnostic technician who trained at Audi and who worked for Gilders in Sheffield for 11 years, Nick is perfectly placed to apply his specialist skills to your Audi, VW, SEAT or Skoda – as well as other makes.
Tec-Nick Autos moved to state-of-theart premises on Dannemora Drive (close to Sheffield Arena) in August 2019 which enabled them to enhance their services even further.
With specialist diagnostic equipment geared specifically for these brands they can do everything the main dealer can but with the added bonus of carrying out the work for up to 60 per cent less. This includes MOTs, tyres, servicing, and almost any other work that may need doing.
Tec-Nick Autos also offer engine re-mapping and
tuning using Rapid modules. Engine remapping is when the car’s onboard computer (often called an Electronic Control Unit, or ECU) is
modified with new software to affect its behaviour.
From the factory, the vast majority of cars won’t have their engine’s maximum potential performance on offer — even on sports cars. ECUs usually limit the engine’s performance to improve reliability, emissions and fuel consumption.
A remap is usually done to unlock more power from an engine by removing some of these restrictions. It’s also possible to have a remap focused on increasing fuel consumption as well.
Offering true peace of mind, all parts that are fitted at Tec-Nick Autos carry a minimum of 12 months warranty. And if your car is brand new, any work they do won’t invalidate the manufacturers warranty.
Nick has built up such a sterling reputation over the last 13 years, and is so well trusted, that new cars are even brought to the garage for their first service. This is thanks in no small part to his excellent background and training.
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Hundreds of vulnerable children and young people from across the region will receive support on a working farm to overcome a range of serious issues and return to education, thanks to a grant from Yorkshire West Riding Freemasons to Whirlow Hall Farm Trust.
The £54,000 grant will see well over 300 local children spending extended periods at the farm near Sheffield where they will work to overcome mental health and physical illness and the aftermath of life changing events such as bereavement.
The children who are referred to Whirlow Hall Farm are disengaged from education due to the issues they are facing. Whirlow provides activities which are fun, engaging, and tailored to the needs of learners, with every young person having their own goals and achievements. They are supported to reduce their anxieties and reengage with education. They may return to their school, secure a place at a new or special school, or gain qualifications during their time at Whirlow to support them to access further education.
The children and young people get involved in real farm jobs and activities based on their age, abilities and interests. This could be anything from egg collecting to moving large animals around the farm to helping with lambing. Each youngster has their own needs and interests and attends between one to three days per week for a minimum of 12 weeks but most stay much longer. The activities are all linked to the curriculum and learning is embedded throughout. Additionally there are classroom based activities to support their learning and for when the weather is not suitable for being outdoors all day.
The results of the programme are extremely positive, with 85 per cent of children who have attended the Farm showing a reduction of anxieties after 12 weeks. For those who stay for longer, at six months this increases to 95 per cent. Once they are back at school, 70 per cent reported improved behaviour and better engagement in lessons leading to a reduced chance of exclusion. Last year, 86 per cent progressed in a way that was suitable for them. The team at Whirlow expect this to be at least 90 per cent at the end of this academic year.
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Riding (pictured second left) discusses the impact of the Freemasons’’ grant with John Gray, Head of the Whirlow Farm Trust’s Education and Development while members of the Farm’s support team and a client demonstrate some of the Farm’s activities
To mark this month’s Chatsworth Country Fair, we have teamed up with Vine Hotels to offer a special prize to one lucky reader. The ‘Chatsworth Package’ includes:
• Overnight stay in a double room at DoubleTree by Hilton Sheffield Park
• 3 Course Dinner in Marco Pierre White Steakhouse Bar & Grill Sheffield
• Full English Breakfast the following morning
• 2 x Tickets to Chatsworth House and Gardens
To enter, visit www.rmcmedia.co.uk/competitions or scan the QR code below with your smartphone camera. Closing date for entries is 5 September 2023.
* Terms and conditions apply. Available for stays until 31 October 2023. Subject to availability. Date restrictions when the prize can be claimed may apply.
Thyme Cafe, the popular local restaurant nestled in the heart of Broomhill, is proud to announce its 20th anniversary. To commemorate this milestone anniversary, Thyme Cafe is offering special discounts: Guests who make advance dinner bookings from Tuesday to Thursday will enjoy ten per cent off, while those booking lunch in August and September will receive a 20 per cent discount.
“We are really proud to reach this fantastic milestone,” said co-director Kevin Alder. “There’s not many restaurants in Sheffield that get to this stage and we want to thank every customer that has dined with us over the years.”
The celebration extends to Thyme Café Classic’s set menu, which offers a selection of Blackboard staples that commemorate the restaurant’s commitment to delicious everyday favourites.
As part of the festivities, Thyme Cafe has launched a celebratory gin, “Thyme XX,” in collaboration with Locksley Distilling Co. This exclusive gin is a limited edition crafted with bold flavours, reflecting the restaurant’s dedication to providing unique and memorable experiences for its guests.
Looking ahead, Thyme Cafe has exciting plans for more “supper club” events, which will be announced at a later date. These popular events promise to be memorable dining experiences, bringing together food & wine lovers in a small and intimate atmosphere.
For more information, visit the official website at www.thymecafe.co.uk
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If you want to get your funeral wishes recorded so that your family know what you want, and so that you can be sure that money is available, why don’t you take out a Peace Funerals Plan?
With Direct Funeral plans costing from £1713* and Standard Bespoke plans from £2799* Plans can be purchased over 12 monthly installments, interest free.
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