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AGENDA 6 Why the Healthcare and Medical Technology Sector is bucking the trend

STAY FOCUSED 14 15 tips for increasing your productivity

FESTIVE FEELING 19 Start planning your Christmas party

MOTORING 28 This month’s round-up of the latest from the world of cars

LONDON LIFE 32 Fun for all the family on a break in the capital

GLITTERING GOLF 36 The magnificent courses of Portugal’s Silver Coast

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SOMETHING TO CELEBRATE 38 Stannington Medical Centre’s Dr Jenny Stephenson takes the pulse of the NHS at 70

Editor Chris Wilson chris.wilson@rmcmedia.co.uk Consultant Editor Andy Waple

THE DIARY 40

Chief Sub Editor Richard Abbey Sub Editor Richard Smith

Where to go and what to do this month

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Digital Reporter Ashley Birch Digital Commercial Manager Melanie Jackson

A monthly round-up of news, achievements, celebrations and new faces

Operations Director Jillion Wood Publishing Manager Mandy Ogle mandy.ogle@rmcmedia.co.uk Studio Manager Chris Brierley Design Dan Wray, Steve Levers

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FRONT COVER A check-up for Sheffield’s Healthcare and Medical Technology Sector

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PREVIEW

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nyone taking the temperature of the business community across the Sheffield City Region as a whole might be forgiven for thinking that the patient is prone to weakness and requires careful nurturing back to health.

However, while the latest Quarterly Economic Review published by the region’s four Chambers of Commerce may not have made good reading, with order books only marginally improving for manufacturers and in decline for the service sector, one sector is bucking the trend.

In the field of healthcare and medical technology Sheffield is soaring - the city’s industrial heritage has given rise to a particular strength in medical technologies and their use of specialist metals, precision engineering and advanced manufacturing.

Throw in an ageing UK population combined with greater focus on preventative medicine and you have the recipe for an industry that is in a very healthy state indeed.

This month in First For Business, consultant editor Andy Waple gives a thorough check-up to the major players in this boom sector - companies such as B.Braun, JRI Orthopaedics, Orchid Orthopaedics and Swann Morton, alongside the revolutionary research being undertaken by the Advanced Well Being Research Centre at the Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park, the University of Sheffield’s Medical Advanced Manufacturing

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Research Centre and Sheffield Hallam University’s involvement in the Grow MedTech partnership which is backed by almost £10million of funding.

productive don’t work for everyone, but we have some tips which can be adapted to suit your working style to help you remain productive while in the office.

At a time when we are seeing a sharp decline in manufacturing, the healthcare industry is more important than ever - it’s not just good news for the wellbeing of the country, it’s very good for business.

Meanwhile, hard though it may seem to believe after the longest summer heatwave since 1976, Christmas is just around the corner. OK, so it’s a few months away yet, but if you’re the person in your workplace responsible for organising the festive works get-together, now’s the time to start thinking of venues and how many people are attending.

One nationalised ‘industry’ close to our hearts is the National Health Service which celebrated its 70th anniversary this year. Among the celebrations of this milestone event, serious questions were being asked about whether the NHS can be sustained in the face of increasingly expensive treatments and medical complexity as we all live longer.

No-one has all the answers but one local GP, who joined the NHS when she qualified from medical school in 1981, knows more than most about the changing role of the general practitioner and how the role of the NHS might change over the years. Stannington Medical Centre’s Dr Jenny Stephenson takes a long, hard look at the NHS at 70.

While all businesses are fighting to maximise their profits, feature writer Hannah Sanders has been looking at 15 ways we can be more productive at work.

If you find yourself bogged down by detail or side-tracked by non-essentials, her checklist may just get you and your colleagues back on track.

One size first all lists on how to be

There’s a huge range of hotels and restaurants ready to cater for all your needs. Sharper social secretaries know that if you don’t book now your choice will be severely reduced. We have a selection of some of the best alternatives in the region for a Christmas party to remember.

Add some motoring and travel tips and the latest business news from across the region and that’s just a taste of what’s in this month’s issue.

I hope you enjoy this edition of First For Business. Let us know what you think by tweeting us @ffbmagRMC.

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WHILST THE LATEST QUARTERLY REVIEW MAY NOT HAVE MADE GOOD READING, THE HEALTHCARE AND MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY SECTOR IS BUCKING THE TREND AND SHOWING ENCOURAGING GROWTH, WRITES ANDY WAPLE.

ompanies across the Sheffield City Region are facing further tough times ahead, new research has confirmed.

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The latest Quarterly Economic Review published by the region’s four Chambers of Commerce highlights competition, inflation, business rates and exchange rates as the key challenges for the area’s manufacturing and service sector firms.

The study found that in the last three

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months, sales balances remained solid for manufacturers but declined for service sector businesses.

declined in comparison to previous quarter.

Fewer have reported working at full capacity and companies in both sectors are looking to invest less in training, it showed.

The research also highlighted a decline in business confidence over profit forecasts for the next 12 months. For service sector firms, confidence in this area was at its lowest level in at least three years.

For manufacturers, order books are only marginally improving, according to the Quarterly Economic Review. In the case of service sector firms, orders have

But the situation is not completely downbeat, according to Dr David Littlewood of Sheffield University’s Management School.

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He explained: “Most balances remain positive, albeit often less strongly positive compared to previous quarters. There is also some indication that price increases and inflation may be slowing, whilst on balance firms in both sectors report quite robust cash flows.

Avanteon replacement at the Olympic Legacy Park, the hip joints, manufactured region is also fortunate to have

by JRI Orthopaedics Ltd the intellectual infrastructure to kick-start innovations to research and prototype ideas that come from both medical practitioners and their patients.

“Interestingly when businesses were questioned, in early June, about key business challenges, Brexit and political uncertainty did not feature highly; the Q3 survey will show if this continues to be the case.”

Meanwhile the University of Sheffield’s Medical Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (Medical AMRC) aims to revolutionise the healthcare technology industry using innovative design and manufacturing techniques.

Richard Wright, executive director at Sheffield Chamber of Commerce, commented: “These are challenging times for business but we at the Chambers are still seeing lots of member businesses thriving.

“The Chambers and Sheffield City Region Business Growth Hub are working alongside manufacturing and service firms, large and small, to offer business support and signpost them to a large number of opportunity areas including funding.”

Despite the gloom, one sector showing encouraging growth is healthcare and medical technology, an area in which the Sheffield City Region excels.

With the NHS at 70 this year, it is good to see this sector is reporting rude Vaios shoulder health. replacement An ageing UK population combined with a greater focus on preventative medicine, means the healthcare and medical technology sectors are emerging as strong growth areas in the Sheffield City Region.

Sheffield industrial heritage gives rise to a particular strength in medical technologies and their use of specialist metals, precision engineering, and advanced manufacturing.

Sheffield is one of the UK’s largest clusters of orthopaedic and medical devices companies, such as B.Braun, JRI Orthopaedics, Orchid Orthopaedics and Swann Morton are supported by universities that offer access to world leading research for healthcare technologies.

In the world-leading Advanced Wellbeing Research Centre, (see side panel) based

The organisation combines cuttingedge manufacturing technologies with world-class research and development and access clinical expertise through the university’s academic and clinical resources, including Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.

The Medical AMRC works with health services, doctors, researchers, medical manufacturers and suppliers to design innovative product and process solutions that push the limits of current technologies, create new possibilities and help the medical and social care sectors address global health issues.

Sheffield Hallam University is part of a new partnership which aims to make Yorkshire’s medical inventions more attractive to inventors.

The Grow MedTech partnership, backed by almost £10million of funding, will

build on the distinctive cluster of medical technologies expertise in the Sheffield and Leeds city regions. It will address issues that can block the process of commercialising products and bringing them from conception to clinical use.

By supporting and financially backing researchers and developers to take new products through the early stages of commercial development, the partnership expects to bring around 20 potentially life-enhancing devices into everyday use during the next three years.

It is not just innovation that is driving the sector as Granton Medical demonstrates as it celebrates a huge milestone. As one of Yorkshire’s oldest family-run businesses, which started life in Sheffield over 400 years ago, it is Ace cup and liner celebrating two combinations decades of producing sterile pouches that prevent the spread of infection in dental surgeries, hospitals, veterinary practices and tattoo clinics.

Granton Medical has been at the heart of cutting edge medical technology since it begin in 1601 and has survived two world wars, the bubonic plague, the Sheffield Blitz and 12 recessions.

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Over the years the Raggs manufactured cutlery, scissors, swords, and cutthroat razors, and the first safety razor produced in the UK in 1840. In 1929 it started making surgical blades before turning to sterile medical packaging, and is now celebrating 20 years as the UK’s largest volume manufacturer of self-seal sterilisation pouches.

Director Katie Kirkby, said: “We never underestimate how important our product is to the healthcare industry – we are at the start of a crucial chain and by ensuring that our self-seal pouches work effectively we are reducing the likelihood of cross infection and spread of diseases.

It’s incredible to think how long Granton Medical and its forebears have survived.

“Especially when you look back over the last four centuries and what we have withstood. Wars, revolutions, and in more recent times a sharp decline in the manufacturing industry.”

THE ADVANCED WELL BEING RESEARCH CENTRE A new building is going up on the site of the former Don Valley Stadium, now Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park, which aims to provide unparalleled healthcare solutions that will put it on the international map.

Sheffield Hallam University’s Advanced Well Being Research Centre (AWRC), in collaboration with Toshiba, Westfield Health, Parkrun, Sheffield Children’s Hospital and others, aims to attract investment to make it the most advanced research centre in the world for developing innovations that will improve population health and physical activity levels.

Supported by the Department of Health and Social Care, which has committed £14million of funding to the project, it opens next year.

It will feature indoor and outdoor facilities for 70 researchers to carry out world-leading research on health and physical activity in collaboration with the private

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(AMID) – a 2,000-acre centre of excellence for innovation-led research and industrial collaboration. Sitting alongside Sheffield Hallam’s National Centre for Food Engineering, the Orthopaedic and Rehabilitation Research and Innovation Centre and the Centre for Child Health Technology, the AWRC will create interventions and solutions that have real-world application. sector, with a focus on taking services and products from concept to market.

It will also feature a 7.5m high indoor laboratory with cameras and tracking instruments, a biomechanics laboratory, diagnostic equipment such as MRI, CT, DXA and ultrasound, body composition measurement and physiological testing, a technology demonstrator hub and integrated NHS clinics.

The AWRC will form a key part of Sheffield City Region’s Advanced Manufacturing Innovation District

The primary aim of the AWRC is to create innovations that will improve health, tackling key issues such as static levels of physical activity, rising obesity and mental health whilst also attracting new jobs and investment to the region.

Professor Steve Haake, director of Sheffield Hallam’s AWRC, said: “Working in collaboration with the private sector at the heart of the Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park, our talented engineers and researchers will design new products and services from initial concept all the way through to market.”

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INNOVATION AND PASSION EMERALD PROPERTY GROUP ARE DEDICATED TO THE HIGHEST POSSIBLE STANDARDS – NO MATTER WHAT YOUR CONSTRUCTION PROJECT IS.

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hether you are a private landlord with an eye on building up a property portfolio, a homeowner looking to upgrade with a new kitchen or bathroom, or you are tackling big project building work, Emerald Property Group Ltd is ready to help.

They will complete any building task, big or small, to the highest possible standard, which is proven by their accreditation with the Federation of Master Builders.

This relatively new business, first established in March 2018 in Doncaster and recently relocated to Nether Edge in Sheffield, is a leading construction and property company with over 60 years of combined experience in the building trade.

Joint managing directors Thomas Joseph and Gary Plant are both committed to delivering construction with passion, innovative solutions and a team that performs at a high standard on a daily basis.

Thomas says: “These are the values which Emerald Property Group Ltd stand

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by as we live by the principles of passion, innovation and performance.”

Thomas chose the company name carefully. Emerald is one of the most prestigious and luxurious gemstones, so what better symbol to represent a company that prides itself on finishing every project to the highest possible standard?

With a full team of builders, electricians, plumbers and contractors on stand-by, Emerald Property Group Ltd offers a full range of services such as conversions, extensions, refurbishments and renovations, brickwork, groundwork,

plastering and much more.

If you’re wary of unprofessional work by cowboy builders, you can take comfort from the fact that Thomas and Gary are determined to build on their reputation for first rate work and a professional approach to whatever the task at hand may be.

In fact, their two most recent projects, converting a former pub in Worksop into en suite apartments and redeveloping a student property just round the corner in time for the new academic year, were taken on after cowboys left both buildings in disarray.

Perhaps it is because of Thomas’s ex-military background that Emerald Property Group is such a stickler for doing things to a high standard and, always, by the book.

This is particularly important when it comes to any work being done on behalf of HMO (homes with multiple occupancy) landlords. HMOs can be an excellent way of adding value to your property

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AT THE HEART OF THE COMMUNITY When not in the office or on site, Thomas and Gary are determined to put something back into the community, and with this in mind they have forged very close links with Sheffield United FC’s Community Foundation.

On a practical level this means they are proud sponsors of the Blades’ under-18 ladies and under-nine girls teams for the next two seasons But it’s about much more than just having the sponsor’s name on a football shirt. Thomas and Gary have been inspired by the work done by the foundation at the heart of the community to narrow the gap of disadvantage in health, education, disability and inclusion, and they are urging other businesses to get involved.

“It’s been such a rewarding experience for us to see the work done by the Foundation, off the pitch as well as on it,” says Thomas.

portfolio but with new legislation coming in from October 2018, covering everything from the number of storeys to a new minimum room size, it’s essential that landlords choose a builder who knows exactly what they are doing and will keep them on the right side of the law.

That message is echoed by Chris Bailey who is head of the foundation, which works across five key areas.

• Health and wellbeing • Community and inclusion • Education and training • Sports participation • NCS (National Citizens Service)

Trust Emerald Property Group Ltd to help ensure your HMO properties are up to scratch and ready for new residents as soon as possible. But they also offer much more than this; their professional team is standing by to take on any work involving student lets, regular tenant/homeowner properties, extensions, renovations etc.

The work ranges widely, from talking to teenagers about knife crime, bringing them face to face with victims or their relatives and spelling out the devastating impact it can have on the inner city areas, to giving cancer patients the chance to kick a ball around and enjoy other forms of low level exercise.

As well as their outstanding team Emerald have trusted sub-contractors who are accredited with NICEIC and the Gas Safe Register - they provide excellent plumbing and electrical expertise.

In addition to providing exceptional consultancy services, they offer a full project management service which provides their clients with a full comprehensive CAD drawings package suitable for any planning application.

Emerald Property Group Ltd. are members of Sheffield Chamber of Commerce, taking great pride in their work to ensure their clients receive the best quality services.

“We’re entirely self-funded so the involvement of companies like Emerald is vital – it’s really important that more local businesses get involved and help in any way they can,” says Chris.

CONTACT: Emerald Property Group Ltd 8 Stretton Road Sheffield S11 8UQ Tel: 0114 268 4162 www.team-emerald.co.uk

To see Sheffield United Community Foundation in action come along to see them at the Blades Family Hub, Bramall Lane on Tuesday 30 October between 10am and 12 noon.

To get involved contact Chris directly at chris.bailey@sufc-community.co.uk

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WILL POWER! LEAVE A LEGACY IN YOUR WILL AND HELP WESTON PARK CANCER CHARITY CREATE A BETTER LIFE FOR PATIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES LIVING WITH, AND BEYOND, CANCER.

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third of the vital projects Weston Park Cancer Charity funds are made possible by people kindly choosing to leave a gift in their will. This means that as many as one in three projects would not go ahead without people choosing to remember Weston Park in this special way.

A legacy is a wonderful way to support a cause you care about, and since 1994, Weston Park Cancer Charity has received over six million pounds from people kindly leaving a legacy gift - large or small.

These funds have not only helped to improve the lives of thousands of local cancer patients, but have also helped to fund pioneering research, fundamental support services and advanced medical equipment.

It is people like YOU who make a difference, which is why Weston Park Cancer Charity needs your support.

WHY WRITE A WILL?

According to research, less than one third of adults have made wills, and one in six wills are out of date. If you do not make a will, the law decides what happens to your estate, and this may not be what you expect or intend. You may also fail to take advantage of possible tax planning opportunities, and your estate could incur more tax as a result.

By leaving a will, you will have peace of mind that your wishes will be followed once you have passed away.

DISCOUNTED WILL WRITING SERVICE When making a new will or updating an existing will, we would always advise that you seek professional assistance from a solicitor.

Irwin Mitchell Solicitors offer a discounted will writing service on behalf of Weston Park Cancer Charity, and will also make a donation to the charity for each will they write. They have an experienced will writing team who can help with either preparing a first will or updating an earlier will.

If you would like further information on this service, call Irwin Mitchell on: 0370 240 0633 – quoting “WPCC” - and they will be able to discuss your needs further.

To make it as easy and smooth as possible for your wishes to be carried out, if you would like to leave a gift to support the work of Weston Park Cancer Charity, you must include the charity’s full name and registered charity number in your will. Weston Park Cancer Charity - Reg No. 509803.

WHY ARE GIFTS TO CHARITY IMPORTANT?

Over one third of Weston Park Cancer Charity’s income comes from people kindly leaving a legacy gift, of any size, within a will.

Without people remembering Weston Park Cancer Charity in this way, many vital projects would not go ahead.

ARE THERE BENEFITS TO LEAVING A GIFT TO CHARITY?

All gifts in wills to charities are tax-efficient, which means that any gift you leave to Weston Park Cancer Charity will be deducted from your estate before any tax liability is calculated.

Weston Park Cancer Charity Whitham Road, Sheffield, S10 2SJ Tel: 0114 226 5370 www.westonpark.org.uk

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A third of the vital projects Weston Park Cancer Charity funds are made possible bypeople kindly choosing to leave a gift in their will.

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SHEFFIELD CITY REGION BUSINESSES HAVE BEEN QUICK TO SEE THE BENEFITS OF OFFERING THE SHEFFIELD GIFT CARD TO EMPLOYEES. n their efforts to collaborate with Yorkshire businesses and encourage Sheffield investment, Sheffield BID have recently began working with two more Sheffield companies who are offering the Sheffield Gift Card as an employee incentive to their staff.

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Following recent discussions, Sheffield Theatres have chosen to offer the gift card to their workforce as a corporate gift and for long service awards. Claire Murray, communications and fundraising director, said: “We have recently reviewed our rewards and recognition framework for the staff team at Sheffield Theatres.

card is Sheffield based recruitment firm, Benchmark Recruitment. Based in the Workstation on Paternoster Row, Benchmark marry up talented people with their dream careers. They offer a referral reward to anyone who recommends a friend for one of their roles and will now be using the Sheffield Gift Card.

“For long serving members we wanted to offer a gift card, and we wanted it to be broad enough to appeal to the range of people who work here. The Sheffield Gift Card presented the perfect solution: it offers our staff a range of places in which they can spend their card and it enables us to support other city centre businesses.

Managing director Louisa HarrisonWalker said: “We’re delighted to get behind the Sheffield Gift Card and offer this as part of our Refer a Friend Scheme. We are great advocates of all things Sheffield and are keen to attract people to the city; the reward card does exactly this showcasing the best of retail, entertainment and cultural experiences in the city.”

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STAY FOCUSED HANNAH SANDERS LOOKS AT 15 WAYS IN WHICH YOU CAN BE MORE PRODUCTIVE AT WORK.

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o you sometimes find your work day getting out of control, where all your plans seem to get bigger rather than smaller? Well, you aren’t alone as many people struggle to remain productive as the week goes on.

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Any effective and successful business understands the importance of productivity in the workplace. Being productive has lots of benefits for the company, staff and its clients, however it’s inevitable that certain factors will dampen productivity and motivation levels.

If you and you staff know how to reduce these factors and take successful measures to ensure everyone remains focused, you can increase productivity.

One size fits all lists on how to be productive don’t work for everyone, so here are some top tips, which can be adapted to suit your working style to help you remain productive while in the office.

1. TAKE REGULAR BREAKS Taking short breaks during long tasks helps you maintain a level of constant performance. Working at a task without breaks leads to a steady decline in performance, so even if it’s ten minutes to make a cuppa, it’s well worth it.

2. SAY NO TO MEETINGS Meetings can take up a lot of your time throughout the day. So, before booking your next meeting, ask yourself whether you can accomplish the same goals over email, phone or through a web-based meeting using Skype.

3. OR, HOLD STANDING MEETINGS If a face-to-face meeting is essential, then a standing meeting could be the best option for you. By standing, people will be reminded to keep the meeting short and sweet plus standing also helps increase levels of attention and involvement.

4. IMPROVE EMAIL ETIQUETTE Emailing can be a productivity killer, and a distraction from other tasks. Sometimes, although copying-in multiple people to an email could get the workload off your plate, it can also cause distractions. If the email chain goes beyond two replies, it could just be easier to pick up the phone to get things resolved.

5. TACKLE THE TOUGHEST TASKS WHILE YOU’RE MOST ALERT While your attention is at its peak (and you’ve had your morning dose of caffeine) it’s worth getting your most complicated tasks out of the way, that way they aren’t looming over you for the rest of the day.

6. SLEEP Early morning commutes, long work hours and responsibilities at home means that an increasing number of people aren’t getting the right amount of sleep. Sleep deprivation can have a damaging effect on your performance, as it will decrease your concentration, working memory, mathematical capacity and logical reasoning. If you can aim for seven to nine hours sleep per night, and if you struggle falling asleep, try a camomile tea and putting your phone away an hour before bed.

7. STOP MULTI-TASKING People often think that the ability to multitask is an important skill for increasing efficiency but actually attempting several tasks at once can result in a loss of productivity. Instead commit to one task and complete it before moving on.

8. TAKE ADVANTAGE OF YOUR MORNING COMMUTE If you use public transport to get to work, instead of spending the time scrolling through your social media account, use that extra hour to clear your inbox, create a daily to-do list or do some general idea planning for the week ahead.

9. DECORATE YOUR DESK

It’s important to give yourself something nice to look at throughout the working day. Decorate your space with photographs, plants and little trinkets.

10. TURN OFF NOTIFICATIONS During work hours, turn off your notifications and build in allocated time to check your emails and messages instead.

11. DELEGATE

By delegating properly you will have more time to spend on your own work.

The key is to assign the right task to the right person, so it’s important to know the skills of each individual team member.

12. PREPARE A TO-DO LIST

To-do lists are invaluable when it comes to optimising productivity. Before starting your working day, spend ten minutes putting together a realistic list and then work your way through.

13. BREAK UP WORK WITH EXERCISE

It goes without saying that exercise is beneficial to your health and mental well-being. If you don’t have the time to head to the gym on your lunch hour, then go for a quick brisk walk to clear your head and get some fresh air. And, if you aren’t able to get out of the office, then do a few impromptu desk workouts throughout the day.

14. FIND YOUR PERFECT NOISE LEVEL

Some people can only work in absolute silence while others need some background noise to help them concentrate. Experiment with different noise levels until you find what helps you be the most productive.

15. DEVELOP A ROUTINE

Above all, developing a routine will actually help you pinpoint effective methods and techniques to help you increase your day-to-day productivity.

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GET THAT FESTIVE FEELING IT’S NEVER TOO EARLY TO START PLANNING THE OFFICE CHRISTMAS PARTY… SO WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR?

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ith the warm weather drawing to the close and summer holidays a distant memory, it can only mean one thing - the countdown to Christmas and the festive party season is on.

This December, across the Sheffield City Region work colleagues will be putting on their glad rags and enjoying a drink – or two - together.

A well organised party in a quality, popular venue can give dedicated, hard-working staff something fun to look forward to as the year draws to a close. It is not only good for team morale but a great bonding

experience for all.

The key to a really good, memorable Christmas work ‘do’ is to make sure it is booked well in advance, so you’re not left to find out every venue is fully booked, leaving the only option to be an office party, telling cheesy Christmas cracker jokes whilst dancing around the photocopier to Bowie.

It doesn’t have to be the manager who is tasked with the booking of the party either.

Hand the party planning over to the one in the office who loves to socialise, as they will relish the task of getting everyone on board and booking a fantastic Christmas party.

So whether it’s a lavish five-course spread at a top restaurant, a dinner and dance evening or a traditional turkey meal with all the trimmings at a cosy pub, there are plenty of venues to choose from that can accommodate your festive plans, whether you are a small business with a handful of staff, or a huge organisation with hundreds of employees.

So, no matter what the budget or scale of your party get into the Christmas spirit and get your party booked now.

If you’re short of ideas of what to do and where to host your Christmas party this year, take a look at some of the fabulous venues showcased here.

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A MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR ENJOY GREAT FOOD WITH THE GREEDY GREEK DELI & GREEK DELI DIRECT Why not join us for a Christmas get together Greek Style?

Party Menus available from £10.95 per person and you can bring your own wine and beer too, no corkage charge. Seating for 30 people upstairs at the Deli.

Having a party at the office or home? …then let the Greek Deli Direct do the hard work for you.

Hot and cold food ready to eat.

If you have a larger group or party our mobile unit may be what you are looking for We also do outside catering for Weddings, Parties, Events and Festivals large or small, check out our new Mobile Vans www.greekdelidirect.co.uk or give Helen a call on 07927673990

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Restaurant

Restaurant

The staff at Patoo Thai would like to thank all their customers and the Westside team for helping them achieve their honourable awards 607-609 Ecclesall Rd, Sheffield S11 8PT Telephone: 0114 266 8196 or 0114 267 1616 www.patoothai.com OPEN: Monday to Sunday Lunch 12:00 - 14:30 Dinner 18:00 - 23:00

Christmas at Whirlowbrook Hall PRIVATE CHRISTMAS PARTIES Traditional - £35.00pp An arrival drink, a three course festive meal and our Resident DJ until 1.00am

FESTIVE BUFFETS £30.00pp An arrival drink, a festive pie and peas buffet and our Resident DJ until 1.00am

Book Saturday 1st December or Friday 21st December and receive 10% off!

To make an enquiry please call 0114 236 6142 or e-mail enquiries@whirlowbrook.co.uk

• Set in 39 acres of landscaped Parkland • Breathtaking exterior • Fully refurbished beautiful interior • Guaranteed exclusivity • Complimentary parking • Ready room • Oak panelled ceremony room Whirlowbrook Park, Ecclesall Road South, Sheffield S11 9QD Telephone 0114 2366142 • www.whirlowbrook.co.uk enquiries@whirlowbrook.co.uk @whirlowbrook

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ASHOKA GETS IT REYT… RICHARD ABBEY ENJOYS CURREH WITH THE FULL FLAVOUR OF SHEFFIELD.

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ou have to take your hat off to Ecclesall Road’s Ashoka. When it comes to self-promotion, they’re some of the best around. Want a Reyt Good CurrehTM? Thanks to their quirky, clever, and often funny, advertising campaigns, it’s the first place that springs to mind.

Having been open for just over 50 years – they’re proudly one of the city’s oldest curry houses – this is a restaurant that moves with the times and has made great strides under the ownership of Rahul Amin. Whether it’s in books, magazines or on social media, Ashoka embraces its Sheffieldness to the full – even trademarking the names of some of its dishes. But, above all, serve up some of the best Indian food in the city. There’s definitely substance behind all that style.

The interior is cosy and contemporary – think Rajasthani railway meets cool café – but doesn’t feel at all cramped. If we were expecting a quiet Monday night, we were quickly proved wrong as the restaurant was packed. It seems, even despite the 22 First For Business | www.ffb-online.co.uk

heatwave, the good folk of Sheffield can’t get enough curreh™.

As we nibbled on some poppadoms, with glasses of Cobra (£6) and Abbeydale Heathen (£4.50) in hand, we took our cues from Rahul who recommended we try some smaller portions of a handful of dishes – who were we to argue? It was a great opportunity to try something different and sample dishes that perhaps we wouldn’t have normally chosen.

Starters of black pepper prawn puri (£6) – light and delicate; and mustard pepper lamb chops (£6.50) – tender and punchy; kicked off proceedings before a veritable feast of main courses.

Rahul described the Wedding Day Chicken Curry™ (£12.50) as the ‘staff curry’; it’s what they tend to eat at the end of a shift and you can see why.

Cooked on the bone, the chicken was deliciously tender, coated in a flavoursome, moreish sauce mopped up with chunks of garlic naan bread (£3).

Delicious.

Elsewhere, a lamb Karamelised Kashmiri™ (£12.50) had a jammy fruitiness that contrasted well to the spice kick from a classic chicken Kalcutta Karai™ (£11.50), whilst ginger brinjal (£10) – baby vine aubergines with fresh ginger – had real depth and garlic palak (£4.50) – fresh spinach leaves with chunky garlic – added further texture and flavour. The best thing, for me, was that you could taste the difference between all of them. The subtleness of the use of different spices was superb.

Service throughout the evening was excellent and little things like the expanding hot towels and complimentary Parle-G biscuits all added to the relaxed, enjoyable, and ultimately tasty, experience.

Verdict: Reyt good.

Ashoka 307 Ecclesall Road, Sheffield, S11 8NX Tel: 0114 268 3029 www.ashoka1967.com Instagram/Facebook/Twitter: @ashoka1967

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CELEBRATE CHRISTMAS AT THE DOGS JOIN OWLERTON GREYHOUND STADIUM FOR AN ACTION-PACKED NIGHT OF FUN, FESTIVITIES AND RACING.

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f the thought of your work’s Christmas party isn't filling you with excitement, you need to plan something different this year. So rather than settle for the norm, why not add in a new element that'll really liven up the night?

From the luxury and sophistication of the Panorama restaurant and executive boxes, to the casual, fun-packed trackside packages, Owlerton Greyhound Stadium offers something for everyone this festive season – plus four hours of live Greyhound racing.

If you’re looking for a more informal night, why not immerse yourself and your guests in the racing action and take a trip trackside with the great value Christmas Six Pack, from £10pp.

Ideal for groups of six or more, experience the thrills of greyhound racing close up, without the formality of a restaurant setting, and receive admission and racecard, a basket meal, Tote jackpot lucky dip bet, win Tote bet, arrival drink and free return visit voucher.

Prefer a sit-down meal with a panoramic view of the track? The restaurant has a lively atmosphere and is perfect for parties of up to 300 people. Once you are seated at your table, Tote and waiting staff will take your bets, food and drink orders, leaving you to enjoy the festivities without having to leave your seat –

though it's hard not to jump up when your dog is sprinting towards the finishing line.

Mike as Robbie Williams will be performing a range of classic hits after racing on 16 and 29 December.

Restaurant Christmas packages start at £18pp and include admission and racecard, full à la carte menu and Christmas crackers for all your party.

This year will also see the return of the Owlerton Stadium’s most popular race meeting of the year, Boxing Day Brunch, where, with a range of packages from just £10pp, guests can enjoy a three-course brunch and afternoon tea, or gourmet sausage or bacon sandwiches and a complimentary drink, followed by an afternoon of fun, frills and festivities. And the bar is open until 4pm.

If you’re looking for something that little bit more exclusive, but don’t want to compromise on the fun or atmosphere, why not choose one of the beautifully appointed executive boxes?

Executive boxes one and two are available for exclusive parties of 12 people, or 24 people, including admission and racecard, buffet menu, hot and cold selections, refrigerated drinks service and Tote betting.

Executive box five is the largest hospitality box and can accommodate up to 65 guests. This includes admission and racecard, tables of eight or nine (can be booked individually or collectively), threecourse meal, Tote betting runner, drinks waiting service and a private balcony with great views of the track.

What’s more, you can dance the night away with the resident DJ every Friday and Saturday from 30 November (excluding 28 December), and, for guests searching for something extra special, tribute acts A Touch of Little Mix and

For those looking to enjoy a festive family time without the stress, don’t forget daytime meeting packages – from £9.95pp, including admission and racecard and carvery menu – and winter warmers – pie, peas and a pint for £4pp – will be available during the festive season too.

You need no more excuse to start planning your Christmas now. To check availability and view the full brochure, visit www.owlertonstadium.co.uk or call 0114 234 3074.

CONTACT: Owlerton Greyhound Stadium Penistone Road, Sheffield, S6 2DE Tel: 0114 234 3074 www.owlertonstadium.co.uk

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THERE ARE SOME VERY SPECIAL ANNIVERSARIES TO BE CELEBRATED IN THIS MONTH’S ROUND-UP, WRITES JORDAN CUTFORTH.

A VERY SPECIAL CAR Bentley is celebrating its 100th year in 2019, so how do you celebrate such an occasion? By making a very special edition of your most prestigious vehicle, that’s how.

Called the Mulsanne W.O Edition by Mulliner, it’s a homage to founder W.O Bentley’s famous final 1930s design – the ‘8-litre’. What’s special about this is that each of the 100 cars built will hold a slice of crankshaft from W.O Bentley’s personal car.

This particular Mulsanne is very special because of the range of features it beholds: Onyx paintwork; Mulliner illuminated cocktail cabinet; an interior colour split made from luxurious Fireglow Heritage and Fireglow hide with Beluga hide detailing and blind stitching.

DOUBLE DECADE The Audi TT is celebrating its 20th anniversary.

The TT first made its debut to the world with its ground-breaking design back in 1998, being released onto the road three years later.

To celebrate this double decade anniversary, the TT coupe and roadster have undergone enhancements to exterior design, power upgrades and an equipment uplift. The S-Line and Black edition models are further differentiated from their predecessors. The Audi virtual cockpit now has an additional sport display providing information on engine output, torque and G-forces.

The 1.8-litre TFSI engine is being replaced by a 194hp 2.0-litre engine and the 227hp 2.0litre engine has been boosted up to 242hp.

Orders in the autumn. First deliveries late 2018.

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Performance car enthusiasts will know of the Megane R.S; its driving dynamics are the best in the hot hatch business, and the Trophy raises the bar even further.

Say hello to the first ever Marvel-themed car, the Hyundai Kona Iron Man Edition.

Based on the Cup chassis, the Megane RS Trophy boasts a new 1.8-litre turbo engine producing 300hp and 310lb ft of torque. As with all Megane R.S models, power is delivered through the front wheels via either a six-speed manual or six-speed dual-clutch gearbox.

Like the ordinary Megane R.S, the Trophy comes with a rear-wheel steering system which aids the agility of the car to make it much more nimble. Orders open this autumn with deliveries starting in the winter.

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On the outside, it has a unique front-lighting signature, including a custom daytime running light form that closely resembles the facemask and eye shape of the Iron Man suit. Other Stark-like flourishes include an Iron Man mask motif on the roof, a unique Vshaped hood garnish, front bonnet Iron Man mask badging and custom 18-inch alloy wheels with Iron Man mask centre caps. The exterior colour is an exclusive Iron Man red with matte grey.

Inside, Tony Stark’s signature adorns the instrument panel alongside a unique Iron Man shift lever knob, a special head-up display and centre stack featuring Iron Man graphics, and custom seats.

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Junior suite at the Jumeirah Lowndes Hotel

FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY Harrods is a short walk from the hotel

IS THE HUSTLE AND BUSTLE OF A LONDON CITY BREAK SUITABLE FOR YOUNG CHILDREN? RICHARD ABBEY FINDS PLENTY TO DO IN THE CAPITAL – AND THE PERFECT PLACE TO STAY.

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ou’d think after the pomp and ceremony of the recent royal wedding that Harry and Meghan would want to lay low for a while.You know, maybe kick back and relax in their cottage in the grounds of Kensington Palace. So you could say it was a huge surprise when I ‘bumped’ into them on a recent trip to London.

Of course, when I say bumped, I don’t mean brushing shoulders with them on Kensington High Street, more that they’re the centre of attention as you’d expect. Cameras are flashing left, right and centre as people clamour to get their picture taken with the happy couple. And they don’t complain once.

Only they’re not on Kensington High Street, or Buckingham Palace for that matter, but the new main attraction at Madame Tussaud’s, the famous waxwork museum that has been

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open in London for over 200 years.The new Duke and Duchess of Sussex have now joined the already 300 lifelike figures and my sevenyear-old daughter was in awe as she queued to have her picture taken, then latterly with the rest of the royals on the balcony of the palace.

My son –he’s five – on the other hand, was less than impressed, preferring the Marvel figures and 4D cinema experience. My wife was happy to have her picture taken with a Wookiee in the Star Wars section while I gave Bobby Moore a hand lifting the Jules Rimet trophy. With other areas covering film, music, culture and sport, as well as a Spirit of London ride in a London taxi, it was a fun way to spend 2-3 hours. And where else would you bump into Harry and Meghan?

After fretting about bring our children to the

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Harry and Meghan at Madame Tussaud’s

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capital for the first time, they quickly put us at ease, taking it all in their stride and appreciating London for what it is – a truly wonderful city. After living there briefly almost 20 years ago, I’ve dipped in and out on a regular basis, usually for work, and it’s easy to forget what a fantastic place it really is. Suitable for kids? Most definitely.

The base for our stay was the charming Jumeirah Lowndes Hotel, which was tucked away in the chic little enclave of Belgravia. It was a great spot – close to Knightsbridge tube station and the upmarket shopping of Harrods and Harvey Nichols as well as being a short walk to Hyde Park.

The hotel is the smallest in the Jumeirah portfolio with just 88 rooms. What I really liked about it was that you get the quality service of a big hotel chain yet it retained a boutique feel. All the staff were really friendly and welcoming, nothing was too much trouble.

Our junior suite accommodated the four of us comfortably and had all the little comforts that make a big difference – bath robes and slippers for all of us,Temple Spa products in the bathrooms, Nespresso coffee machine and complimentary wifi.

The icing on the cake? Complimentary teddy bears for the kids. Like I said, it’s the little things. Guests can also use the Peak Health Club & Spa at sister property

Natural History Museum

All smiles on their first trip to London

Jumeirah Carlton Tower, which is just around the corner, and there are complimentary bikes to hire, should you wish to explore on two wheels.

You can dine in the Lowndes Bar & Kitchen or outside on The Terrace, the latter of which opens seasonally. Breakfast was hearty to say the least; as the well as the continental options, including cereals, pastries, cold meats, cheeses and smoothies, there was a good selection of cooked options, from the full English to eggs Benedict and smoked kippers. It was the perfect start to the day and just what you needed for a day of exploring ahead.

Next on our list of things to do, and a

Complimentary teddy bears for the children

charming 15-20 minute walk along The Serpentine in Hyde Park, was the Natural History and Science museums. My son is a huge dinosaur fan and was blown away by the display at the former while my daughter loved learning about the human body in the latter. Given that there’s so much to see and do – a day wasn’t enough for us – it’s amazing that both of these attractions are free to visit.

For our sightseeing day, we made good use of the Tube and buses – kids under 11 travel for free with a paying adult – which saw us take in the Tower of London and Tower Bridge, Buckingham Palace, the Houses of Parliament, Downing Street and Trafalgar Square. A torrential downpour and thunderstorm curtailed our plans somewhat so we ducked into the shops of Regent Street, Carnaby Street and Oxford Street before heading back to the hotel for some much needed rest and recuperation.The Jumeirah Lowndes Hotel was the perfect respite.

Overall we had an amazing four days; My children are already planning what we’ll do on our next visit.

Factbox: We stayed at the Jumeirah Lowndes Hotel, SW1X 9ES. Prices start from £239 per night in low season and £335 per night in high season, room only.

Full English breakfast is £30 per person.

For more information, visit www.jumeirah.com/jlh or follow them on Instagram (@jumeirahlh) or Facebook (Jumeirah Lowndes Hotel)

The dining room at the Jumeirah Lowndes Hotel

Entry to Madame Tussaud’s starts from £29. For more information, visit www.madametussauds.com.

Open Monday to Sunday 9am-4pm, except for Saturday, which is 9am-5pm.

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PRAIA DEL REY

GLITTERING GOLF ON THE SILVER COAST PORTUGAL HAS ALWAYS BEEN A FAVOURITE DESTINATION FOR GOLFERS … BUT THERE’S STILL LOTS OF GREAT COURSES TO DISCOVER.

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ortugal continues to attract UK golfers in their droves particularly to the Algarve, yet a relatively new course on the block has revitalised interest in the Silver Coast, situated about one hour’s drive North of Lisbon.

Made popular for golfers 20 years ago when the Praia D’El Rey course and its upscale properties opened to wide acclaim, the area’s appeal received a major shot in the arm 12 months ago with the launch of the resort’s new course, West Cliffs Golf Links.

The first Portuguese venture by US designer Cynthia Dye has rapidly cemented its place among Portugal’s finest, indeed it is tipped to become known as one of the best in the whole of the continental Europe. It was named ‘World’s Best New Golf Course’ at the 2017 World Golf Awards.

Word is getting around, and figures reveal that the Praia D’El Rey Marriott Golf and Beach Resort as it is known, is

Praia D’El Rey Marriott Golf and Beach Resort www.praia-del-rey.com Cabell Robinson’s exceptional late-1990s layout at Praia D’El Rey has attracted visiting golfers since its inception and is famed for its challenge and variety.

It opens in parkland style, but soon some great holes hugging the wild Atlantic coastline among sweeping sand dunes take you into links-style territory. It returns to a more heathland appearance, winding its way back to the clubhouse.

It is no push over and indeed can be tough to play when the breeze blows off the beach. Better players will love it; the greens are true and it is an enjoyable test.

It is ranked 48th in the new top 100 Continental Europe list by influential course ranking website www.top100courses.com

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Portugal’s most popular golf destination outside of the Algarve.

Business is booming with more than 33,000 rounds of golf played in the first five months this year on the two courses.

Praia D’El Rey has seen a 2018 increase of more than seven per cent on green fees booked on the corresponding period last year – with bookings up by nearly 20 per cent in May alone. And the numbers are just as impressive at West Cliffs, with more than 14,000 rounds having been played this year.

Its addition makes the Silver Coast an appealing location for golfers who like to play a few different tracks on their week away – just round the corner within easy reach are Royal Obidos Spa and Golf Resort and Bom Sucesso Golf.

There are several ways to combine golf and ccommodation and there are good deals to be had.

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West Cliffs Golf Links www.praia-del-rey.com West Cliffs has been created over 200 hectares of natural landscape and rolling sand dunes.

Already been tipped to become the number one golf course in Portugal surpassing the Algarve’s Monte Rei. Being relatively new, it currently looks a little scruffy in parts, particularly over the first three holes, but as it matures and blends into its wild landscape it will become a masterpiece.

Despite its youthful appearance, the fairways and greens are already in top shape, and the natural vegetation making up the rough is a pleasure on the eye, although a poor shot wide of the fairway will often lead to a lost ball.

The stretch from holes four to eight is particularly appealing, though fairly difficult. Variety is evident throughout the course, including on the huge rolling greens that present a number of challenges. One word of warning. Whatever your standard, play off the forward tees or West Cliffs will destroy you.

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FACTFILE: ROYAL OBIDOS Royal Obidos Spa & Golf Resort www.royalobidos.com Opened in 2012 it was the last course designed by Seve Ballesteros, and what a tribute to the great man it really is. It is described as a parkland/heathland hybrid which makes a nice contrast to the links-like courses of Praia de Rey and West Cliffs. It differs from those in offering water hazards all over but its similarities include perfect maintenance and slick, large and undulating greens.

It features some great driving holes, notably the downhill par 5 2nd, and the well- placed water hazards will amuse – particularly the surrounding the island green on the par three 3rd, the extremely difficult 11th, and not least the spectacular finale on the 18th.

It plays pretty long, so be warned, and it’s fairly hilly with leg-sapping distances from green to tee, so a buggy is advisable.

The Silver Coast This is largely an unspoiled part of Portugal’s fabulous Atlantic coastline with big beaches and crashing waves that make it a favourite of the surfing set who converge on the fishing port of Peniche, just 30 minutes drive from the Praia D’El Rey resort.

Nearby is the old walled town of Obidos, unfortunately overrun by modern day tourism, but still worth a visit during a day off the course. Winemaking in the area is top notch and wines are inexpensive even in the wide range of restaurants that show traditional Portuguese cuisine at its best.

Getting there. Lisbon is well served by local airports and carriers include the Portuguese national airline TAP. Manchester Airport services, including parking and hotels, and be found at www.holidayextras.com The Silver Coast is easily reached by hire car from Lisbon airport via motorway.

Stay. Plenty of on-course options and great value playand-stay packages at the Marriott at Praia D’El Rey, the Evolutee Hotel at Royal Obidos, or the Bom Sucesso apartments.

Silver Coast. Information on tips on this fascinating region is well covered by Julie Dawn Fox, the excellent award winning English blogger based in Portugal. See www.juliedawnfox.com

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SOMETHING TO BE CELEBRATED STANNINGTON MEDICAL CENTRE’S DR JENNY STEPHENSON LOOKS AT OUR NHS AT 70.

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hey sat in the flickering candlelight, head in hands, studying their patient whose breathing laboured, hovering between life and death.

They applied poultices, offered draughts of whisky and raw egg; sometimes Mother Nature cured the patient, sometimes she did not. The tough ones survived despite whatever the doctor could do. The poor ones could not afford the doctor in any case, so had even less chance of pulling through.

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I was fortunate to join the NHS in 1981, when I qualified from Sheffield Medical School, and I have witnessed first hand the plethora of changes taking place along my timeline, and continue to do so.

Before the birth of the National Health Service, such was the life of the doctor who worked tirelessly, without break or respite, meeting face-to-face the raw illness which beset his patients but with little he could do about it.TB, cholera, smallpox, all took their toll in those early days.

Then there came the beams of light which shone through the despair. Edward Jenner (1796) made his observations of milkmaids who contracted cowpox, which protected against the related smallpox – hence his development of the vital smallpox vaccine.

Joseph Lister developed the antiseptic carbolic acid (now known as phenol) to sterilise surgical instruments and to clean wounds.This saved women after childbirth and patients having operations from the consequences of infections.

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The first penicillin antibiotic, which started development in Sheffield with Howard Florey in the 1930s, saved many a young soldier in WW2 from death from the consequences of trench gangrene.

These gems were set in a background of socio-political developments such as increasing employment and improved housing, itself vitally underpinned by safe sanitation. The Victorians gained an understanding that health flowed from a clean water supply to the population, made so by the dirty water being kept separate from it. Middens were replaced by flushing toilets, thanks to the tireless work of Thomas Crapper of London, and a proper sewerage system as developed

by Joseph Bazalgette (1858).

However, after two World Wars the deprivation and difficulty took their toll on the people, and they suffered many infections such as pneumonia and TB, scarlet fever and influenza. Increasing poverty meant increasing diseases, especially in the very young and the very old.

Aneurin Bevan, Minister for Health in the UK from 1945-51, had been involved in a medical ‘insurance’ system for employees of a small Welsh mining town, and along with William Beveridge’s welfare proposals of 1942, developed the idea of a national health service, free at the point of delivery.

‘Nye’ Bevan’s quote referring to the NHS is well known: “Illness is neither an indulgence for which people have to pay, nor an offence for which they should be penalised, but a misfortune, the cost of which should be shared by the community.”

On 5 July 1948, the birth of a National Health Service was announced with flourish and ceremony and received with great joy and relief by the people, in a time of post-war hardship. Bevan saw health as a basic human right and paid for through taxation.

Walkley House Medical Centre, Greenhow Street, Walkley. Built in 1870.This picture was taken in winter, 1937

The concept of the ‘General Practitioner’ was born in the mid-1960s with a specific contract – a doctor who had previously worked alone or in small groups, now had the benefit of a team as they took on vital staff such as receptionists and nurses. GPs were paid for delivering specific services such as contraception, baby checks and diabetes care.

The doctor’s role changed bit by bit over this time. ‘He’ was partially replaced by ‘she’ as more women were accepted for medical training (currently more than half of medical students are women in Sheffield for example), working less than full time in many cases. The GP would have modern guidance to follow, based on evidence provided by the National Institute of Clinical Excellence (NICE) from 1999.

After qualifying as a doctor I had three years’ of GP training to complete, part of it in Barnsley District Hospital. I remember being called out one night in 1984 with the obstetric ‘flying squad’ to deliver a premature baby as an emergency at home, and our ambulance was held up by miners’

“The doctor no longer is the father figure providing water-tight answers to all questions, but rather a point of information and advice.” strikers. The ambulance was rocked about and stones thrown at the windows.

Fortunately the baby survived.

At the time I started out as a GP, 1 August 1985, at Walkley House Medical Centre, we had an excellent team of receptionists, nurses of different types, as well as five GPs. We have developed over this time, and won the Practice of the Year Award in November 2017 for teamwork. A few of those early staff still work with us, and the team has developed new skills as NHS changes demand.

The doctor now looks upon the patient, the person in front of them, as a partner in the decision-making; that person often having consulted ‘Google’ first and possibly having his own fears and questions which need to be put in context. The doctor no longer is the father figure providing watertight answers to all questions, but rather a point of information and advice, delivered on an individual basis for that specific

This photograph shows two old medicine bottles from the replica of the ‘Endeavour’ as seen by J Stephenson. Paregoric mixture was used to control diarrhoea, and the other bottle contained quinine antimalarial

person’s problems.

Can this NHS be sustained in the face of increasingly sophisticated and expensive treatments and medical complexity as we all live longer? Now, almost half of people aged over 65 take five or more different drugs. There is evidence to show that people with several medical conditions are best served by a GP or practice of GPs who know them well and their team offers their different skills to support that person to maintain independence. The NHS needs to be able to sustain this type of care.

I think the future of the NHS holds an increasing use of technology, more sophisticated treatments and drugs, further increases in preventive care and more of the services being delivered near the patient rather than in hospitals. However, it must not lose the patient-centredness of the early days, and care of the person.

Dr Jenny Stephenson is a GP at Stannington Medical Centre, Sheffield 6.

Copies of ‘The History of Walkley House Medical Centre – through the changing scenes of 144 years’ can be purchased for £5 from Walkley House or Stannington Medical Centres (0114 234 3561 / 234 7775) or from Beeches shop on South Road.

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STAGE & SCREEN The Gruffalo’s Child

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Nish Kumar: It’s in Your Nature to Destroy Yourselves 27 September The Leadmill, 6 Leadmill Road, Sheffield, S1 4SE www.leadmill.co.uk Tickets £20 The double Edinburgh comedy award nominee is bringing his brand new show, It’s In Your Nature to Destroy Yourselves, to Sheffield, promising to be full of jokes about politics, mankind’s capacity for self-destruction and if this will lead to the end of days.

Nish has achieved huge success on the stand-up circuit, with five rave reviewed solo stand-up shows at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, two of which have been nominated for the prestigious Comedy Award for Best Show in both 2015 and 2016.

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25-29 September Lyceum Theatre, 55 Norfolk Street, Sheffield, S1 1DA www.sheffieldtheatres.co.uk Tickets £13 Join the Gruffalo’s Child on her adventurous mission in Tall Stories’ musical adaptation of the picture book

by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler.

One night the Gruffalo’s Child ignores her father’s warnings about the Big Bad Mouse and tiptoes out into the deep dark wood. She encounters mysterious creatures – but the Big Bad Mouse doesn’t really exist... does he?

An Evening with JeanClaude Van Damme 19 October FlyDSA Arena, Broughton Lane, Sheffield, S9 2DF www.flydsaarena.co.uk Tickets from £39.20 Movie superstar, director, film producer and martial artist Jean-Claude Van Damme is coming to Sheffield for an unbelievable night of entertainment including a 60 minute stage interview, 20 minutes Q&A, official JCVD merchandise and even photo opportunities.

THEATRE A Midsummers Night Dream 28 September - 20 October The Crucible, 55 Norfolk Street, S1 1DA www.sheffieldtheatres.co.uk Tickets from £15 Desperate lovers, squabbling supernaturals and a hapless troupe of amateur actors get tangled in this joyous tale of enchantment and transformation.

Cilla: The Musical 2-6 October Lyceum Theatre, 55 Norfolk Street, Sheffield, S1 1DA www.sheffieldtheatres.co.uk Tickets from £20 The story follows the extraordinary life of the ordinary teenage girl from Liverpool, Priscilla White, and her rocky, yet incredible, rise to fame.

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EVENTS Sensoria

Off The Shelf

29 September - 6 October Various locations around Sheffield www.sensoria.org.uk Sensoria is the UK’s festival of film and music.

Sensoria’s natural home is Sheffield – a city renowned for its creative and technical innovation and one rich in musical heritage. The festival has risk taking and innovation at its core – it is informal and informative; Sensoria loves to provide access, raise aspiration and work to encourage new talent on an ongoing basis.

Peddler Night Market Monthly 92 Burton Road, Sheffield, S3 8BX www.peddlermarket.co.uk For all the late night snackers out there the 24-hour Tesco is not the only option anymore. Come along to Peddler where you can purchase fabulous food at reasonable prices as well as being entertained by various DJs.

MUSIC Buddy Holly & His Buddies 5 September Sheffield City Hall, Barker’s Pool, Sheffield, S1 2JA www.sheffieldcityhall.sivtickets.com Tickets £20.16 On 4 March 1958 Buddy Holly & The Crickets performed at the Sheffield City Hall as part of their one and only UK tour,To celebrate the 60th anniversary year of this historic musical event, Past Masters present “Buddy Holly & his Buddies”.

The Rosadocs 15 September The Leadmill, 6 Leadmill Road, Sheffield, S1 4SE www.leadmill.co.uk Tickets £6 The Rosadocs are: Keelan Graney – lead vocals and guitar, Joe Egan – guitar and backing vocals, Adam Sleight – bass and backing vocals and Kyle Holmes – drums. The lads describe themselves as an indie/alt rock band, with many influences ranging from the sixties all the way to the present day.

Ensemble 360: Music in the Round 27 September St Andrew’s United Reform Church, Upper Hanover Street, Sheffield, S3 7RQ www.sheffieldtheatres.co.uk Tickets from £5 Although his work was greatly admired abroad, Zoltán Kodály’s love of the Hungarian countryside and tradition kept him in his homeland even during troubled political times. Folk music is clearly to the fore in his engaging Serenade and there is an abundance of rich melodies.

6-27 October Various locations www.offtheshelf.org Off the Shelf has grown into one of the largest literary festivals in the UK, attracting some of the best-known names in literature and media to Sheffield each year. The festival programme is wide ranging and offers over 200 events for all ages.

Noel Fitzpatrick is the Supervet 13 October FlyDSA Arena, Broughton Lane, Sheffield, S9 2DF www.flydsaarena.co.uk Tickets from £39.20 The Supervet, Professor Noel Fitzpatrick, is delighted to be embarking on his first ever live stage show, Welcome to My World. This groundbreaking new show – a must for all animal lovers and fans of the TV show alike – will see Noel enlighten audiences with his incredible life story and explain how he became the Supervet we know and love.

MUSEUMS & GALLERIES Heads Roll: An exhibition curated by Paul Morrison Until 24 November Graves Gallery, Leader House, Surrey Street, Sheffield, S1 2LH www.museums-sheffield.org The depiction of the head or face is one of the most compelling images in our visual language.

Heads Roll, curated by artist Paul Morrison, presents a constellation of historical and contemporary perspectives to explore the subject through ideas of resemblance, abstraction, fiction and authenticity.

THEATRE Fame 9-13 October Lyceum Theatre, 55 Norfolk Street, Sheffield, S1 1DA www.sheffieldtheatres.co.uk Tickets from £23 Based on the 1980 phenomenal pop culture film of the same name, Fame The Musical is the international smash hit sensation following the lives of students at New York’s High School For The Performing Arts as they navigate their way through the highs and lows, the romances and the heartbreaks and the ultimate elation of life.

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INSPIRATIONAL CANCER SURVIVOR RECOGNISED FOR PHENOMENAL FUNDRAISING ACHIEVMENT A man who started fundraising as a thank you for the life-saving treatment he received at Weston Park Hospital, has been recognised by Weston Park Cancer Charity staff for his dedication to supporting cancer patients locally.

John Price, aged 64, from Sandygate has worked tirelessly over the last 14 years to repay the cost for the life-changing clinical drugs trial he received at Weston Park Hospital in Sheffield – one of only four purpose-built cancer centres in the UK. After John was faced with the devastating news that his cancer was terminal, he refused to accept it, and ultimately ended up participating in a clinical trial that has extended his life greatly; enabling him to see his sons through their education, qualify in their 46 First For Business | www.ffb-online.co.uk

respected professions, get married and have children.

John vowed to raise £100,000 for Weston Park Cancer Charity to repay the cost of his clinical drugs trial, but he has since surpassed that target, raising over £300,000.

Samantha Dixon, CEO at Weston Park Cancer Charity commented: “John has selflessly given his time and energy to help support those in need. His positive attitude and determination never to be beaten are an inspiration to all and we are incredibly grateful to him for raising such a phenomenal amount so that people like him can continue to access ground-breaking trials at Weston Park Hospital.

“Thanks to people like John, we have been able to improve access to clinical trials

giving people access to the best cancer care treatment, which for some, is the only hope of survival.Today, 20 per cent of patients at Weston Park are able to participate in a clinical trial – an increase of 16 per cent compared to 2000.”

Commenting on being recognised by Weston Park Cancer Charity, John said: “I feel so humble. I cannot speak highly enough of the staff at Weston Park Hospital, and I wanted to do something to say thank you for the wonderful care I received.

“Without my family and friends at Hallamshire Golf Club, this wouldn’t have been possible – thank you for your help.

And thank you to Weston Park. I hope by sharing this, we can inspire others to fundraise on behalf of this very worthy cause.”

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BANNER JONES SIGNS UP TO SUPPORT TERMINALLY ILL WORKERS Banner Jones Solicitors has become the latest business to sign up to the TUC Dying to Work Charter, an initiative put in place to highlight the firm’s commitment to treating its staff with respect and dignity should they receive a terminal diagnosis.

The law firm is proud to be supporting its workers in a way that enables them freedom of choice with regards to their career should they be diagnosed with a terminal illness.

In the UK, there is currently no protection from dismissal for people with terminal illnesses and so the Dying to Work Charter is instrumental in ensuring workers get the support they require.

Dying to Work was taken forward by the TUC following the case of Jacci Woodcook, an area sales manager from Derbyshire, who was forced out of her job three years ago after being diagnosed with terminal breast cancer.

Banner Jones’ HR Manager Lisa Gill and Executive Director, Chris Sellars

Pictured at Jonas Hotel with the CUBO Award for Best Student Housing 2018 are (L-R): University of Sheffield head of accommodation and commercial services Caryn Masters, Jonas Hotel deputy general manager April Thompson, head of accommodation services Ian Jones

offers affordable and flexible stays. City tourists, visiting business people, academics and students alike can stay from one night to six months and are encouraged to share communal spaces including kitchens, gaming/cinema room, lounges, meeting rooms and study areas.

UNIVERSITY’S UNIQUE JONAS HOTEL WINS TOP AWARD Sheffield’s Jonas Hotel, the first of its kind in the UK housing students and visitors alike, has won a top award for the University of Sheffield.

The unique hybrid hotel, which opened a year ago in the university’s Endcliffe student residences Campus, has won Best Student Housing 2018 in the higher education sector’s CUBO Awards.

The 79-room Jonas was born from an imaginative £2million revamp of UoS’s nineties student residence Jonas Court.

Judges heard the venue operates as a vibrant hub for communal living and

It offers a flexible alternative for students who do not require a longer term contract as offered by the rest of the university’s accommodation portfolio, which houses approximately 6,500 students across the city in beautiful rural and convenient locations. Quirky design features include upcycled furniture, a graffiti wall and artwork showcasing the city’s history and humour.

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INNOVATION & COLLABORATION KEY SUBJECTS OF MASTER CUTLER’S VISIT Innovative companies in the Sheffield City Region and collaboration between them were amongst the subjects discussed during the Master Cutler’s recent visit to PES Performance Ltd. Master Cutler Ken Cooke was at the Advanced Manufacturing Park (AMP) to learn more about the engineering design expertise of the PES Performance team, and the capabilities of the other PES companies in the fields of 3D scanning and data capture, and business profit improvement.

He was shown projects from clients ranging from aerospace, motorsport, medical technologies and automotive sectors.

Commenting on his visit, the Master Cutler said: “It was very interesting to meet the PES team and to see the world-class work that they undertake with clients, regionally,

From left: Simon Bainbridge, Mike Maddock, Master Cutler Ken Cooke, Dan Fleetcroft, Dean Gardner

nationally and internationally.

“The advanced engineering capabilities of our regional SMEs continues to amaze me. Businesses, like PES Performance, will future-proof our region and are the lifeblood of the economy. This gives me additional confidence in promoting our region for inward investment.

“PES are a great example of the innovative SMEs we have in the City Region, and it is encouraging to hear how they are collaborating with other local businesses, attracting companies to the region for R&D and also working with the UTC and University to promote engineering as a future career.”

CUTTING EDGE TECHNOLOGY UNDER CONSTRUCTION AT AMRC Construction of flagship fibre processing equipment that will take carbon fibre weaving to a new dimension is gathering pace at the University of Sheffield AMRC Composite Centre.

purchased by the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC) following a successful funding bid made to the Aerospace Technology Institute.

The impressive 3D weaving loom and Jacquard is the centerpiece of a collection of state-of-the-art equipment

It is being constructed in the heart of the Composite Centre, taking about two weeks to build, and every stage of the

complex assembly is being captured using a time-lapse video camera.

The 3D loom accompanies other new equipment at the centre – a braiding system, tailored fibre placement, a high temperature-high tension filament winder, stitching robot, tow-spreading machine and robotic end effectors for automated handling – which will be used to manufacture preforms and develop the enabling technology for commercialisation including joining, automation and impregnation.

Dry Fibre Development Manager at the AMRC Composite Centre, Chris McHugh, said the 3D weaving loom and Jacquard opens up a new range of opportunities for producing very complex carbon fibre preforms.

The cutting edge equipment under construction at the AMRC Composite Centre which has the capability to take carbon fibre weaving to a new dimension

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THE FAR EAST IS NOT TOO FAR FOR GRIPPLE Already with established bases in the USA, France, India, Poland and Canada, the Sheffield-based manufacturer of iconic wire fasteners, Gripple, has now appointed a Japanese managing director to lead Gripple’s expansion within the Japanese construction market.

Takahiro Makino will complete the process of creating Gripple Japan by building on the opportunities which arise from the country hosting the Rugby World Cup and the Olympic Games in coming years.

Later this year 46-year-old Taka will be joined by Tomohiro Seki, who was appointed by Gripple as a sales graduate in 2017 since when he has had nine months’ training with the company in the

CFO APPOINTED AT SHEFFIELD FORGEMASTERS Sheffield based engineering specialist Sheffield Forgemasters International Ltd has appointed a new Chief Financial Officer (CFO) as the company restructures for the future.

Following recent announcements of executive changes at the company, Stephen Hammell takes on the position of CFO and a place on the board of directors at Sheffield Forgemasters.

Stephen is a Chartered Accountant with over 20 years’ experience in corporate finance, banking and financial leadership, having worked at PwC, Yorkshire Bank, Grant Thornton, eBECS Ltd and more recently, as CFO of ECSC Group plc, a cyber security specialist quoted on the London Stock Exchange.

Brendan Kendrick has recently been appointed as company sales director and the other senior positions are due to be assigned by the end of summer.

Stephen Hammell, who lives in Selby, said: “I am delighted to be joining the board of one of the UK’s great engineering companies as the business seeks to build on its unique standing in the engineering sector to develop the growing opportunities in the defence, nuclear, energy and power generation markets, both in the UK and internationally.

UK. They will be charged with building a thriving business in Japan by establishing

Gripple Japan in the world’s third largest economy.

SHEFFIELD LAW FIRM SHOWS IMPRESSIVE LOW CARBON FOOTPRINT Wake Smith Solicitors in Sheffield has come top in two categories for low carbon emissions in a national environmental survey.

The 100-strong firm reported the lowest total carbon emissions and the lowest emissions per employee of the 59 nationwide firms that provided information to the Legal Sustainability Alliance (LSA) 2018 annual report.

Wake Smith looked at its carbon footprint including the energy used to light, heat and run the offices, business travel, water and paper usage and the waste it generates.

John Liversidge, office manager at Wake Smith The firm recorded 40 tCO2e for total carbon emissions and 0.44 tCO2e for carbon emissions per employee for 2017 thanks to hard work with environmental initiatives including waste and paper recycling, reduced vehicle use and travel costs and electricity savings.

Jim Haywood, director of Achill Management who host the LSA, said: “Huge congratulations to Wake Smith Solicitors for its achievement. We encourage all members of the LSA to measure and report their carbon footprint each year using the bespoke LSA Carbon Reporting Tool.”

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