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Spring has sprung at Staves I am pleased to report that after the usual slow start to the market postChristmas and New Year, spring has started with a bang! For those of you that keep a healthy interest in the local property market, you will not have failed to notice that the number of new properties listed for sale has dramatically increased, as has the speed in which houses are selling.

Here at Staves we have listed and sold more properties during March than we have in any previous March on record. On average we have carried out 16 viewings for every new property listed and received an average of 3 offers per property. Furthermore 89% of our sales agreed during March were for the asking price or above.

Therefore if you are looking to sell your property during 2017, now would be a great time to do so. Not only are you likely to achieve a great price for your house, you are also much more likely to find a suitable property to purchase given the increased number of houses coming on to the market.

Matthew Staves, Director

• NOW OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK! • We are immensely proud of being a local independent agent and believe strongly that our marketing in combination with our proactive approach and willingness to go the extra mile enables us to achieve the best possible price for our clients. Our expert negotiating skills gained from years of experience also ensures that we hold on to the vast majority of our sales and get people moving. We boast a sales retention rate of over 80% which compares very favourably with the national average of only 66%. In doing so we hold on to all of the traditional values that you would expect from an independent and largely family run business of honesty and integrity and always put the needs of our clients first.

Staves are a truly independent estate agent with expert knowledge of the local property market and pride ourselves on our enthusiasm and pro-active approach to selling houses. All of our staff are professionally qualified, live within the local area and are hugely passionate about the local community.

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Look good, feel great THE GYM AT THE SITWELL ARMS HAS EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO EXERCISE YOUR WAY TO BETTER HEALTH. any of life’s demands can cause a build-up of stress – particularly work, relationships, family life and money.

When we feel stressed, it can affect how we feel, think and behave. To ensure we remain physically and mentally well, combating this tension is essential.

With its tranquil surroundings and reasonable prices, the Mind & Body facilities at Sitwell Arms offers all the right ingredients for looking good and feeling great.

Jo-Anne Oldfield originally opened the gym in 2005 and it’s been growing ever since.

Now home to over 30 pieces of life fitness and hammer strength training equipment, recent additions include a power mill, squat rack, assisted pull up/dip machine and heavier training plates.

“Through my own passion for exercise, I always wanted to open my own gym with a vision of providing quality health and fitness,” says JoAnne.

Recently, Sian Woodcock has joined the existing team at the Mind & Body gym. With a BSc degree in Health Related Fitness, her vast amount of knowledge and techniques will help enhance the already excellent classes.

“I want to promote the importance of an active lifestyle for overall health and wellbeing for people in the surrounding communities,” says Sian.

Sian has gained awards in working with participants with disabilities in sports and leisure, teaching in the long life learning sector and is nearing the end of her training for a diploma in GP/exercise referral, adapting exercise for older adults along with

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exercises for pre and post-natal women.

The Mind & Body gym are also launching three new classes including booty camp, pre and post-natal and lifestyle over 55s group exercises classes.

Booty camp is focused on increasing the strength in your hamstrings and glutes by incorporating various techniques. It is a great way to help improve posture, reduces loss of bone density and alleviate lower back, hip and knee pain amongst other things.

Keeping gently active during and after pregnancy is important and that’s where the pre and post-natal classes come in. In an aerobics circuit style, the classes focus on low impact movements

that are all easy to follow – leaving you and your baby feeling refreshed.

There is really no age limit on exercise and Mind & Body are launching an over 55s group exercise class, which will focus of five main areas – aerobic fitness, balance, muscular fitness, relaxation and flexibility.

“Sessions are tailored to background and ability and could include light weights and stretch bands. We’ll constantly be checking everyone’s form and condition but we will 100 per cent be making sure people are smiling and having fun,” says Sian.

The gym has a range of memberships starting from £17 per month along with a gold membership of £40 per month, which includes full use of all the facilities and classes along with personal training once a month and regular programme reviews. Some classes are also open to non-members at £5 per class.

Whether you are a regular participant in exercise, or panic at the thought of a gym, Mind & Body at The Sitwell, provides a comfortable safe environment to keep fit, meet people and stay healthy.

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CONTENTS

34 With warmer weather on the way, it’s time to dust off the barbecue

24 Home & Garden

34 Make it a sizzling summer

Playful pastels and shabby-chic are this season’s key looks for home accessories

Dig out the barbie and unwrap the sausages, it’s time to get your grill on…

26 Travel

38 All revved up

With great weather, restaurants and golf, is Majorca the ideal long weekend destination?

28 MosFest is on the move

The Mosbrough Music Festival has come a long way since its early days as a fun charity day at the local Miners’ Welfare Club. Molly McGreevy discovers the secret of its success

Dealers and exhibitors set to take over city centre for the biggest Sheffield Motor Show yet

Our favourite skin, hair and make-up products will help you prep and pamper from head to toe

It’s the little things that can make a big difference... Chris Wilson enjoys a touch of Italian hospitality in the capital

46 Fashion

Freshen up your look with the help of these local retailers

40 Motoring

Think speed and style. Jordan Cutforth looks at this month’s motoring offerings

42 The Diary

30 Beauty

44 Travel

A monthly guide to the best of what’s happening around the region

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“The property industry is changing rapidly and the typical high street agent is on the decline, so removing the cost of high street rents has meant that we can spend more on the marketing of client’s properties,” says Ian. “It then allows us to reach a wider audience, while keeping our selling fees competitive, so clients pay less and get more.”

Haus keeps up to date with the latest technology and have introduced ‘My Property Pad’ and ‘Vendor Portal’, allowing clients instant access to the progress of their sale, including live statistics, viewings, feedback and offers.

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“Clients have instant access to the progress of their sale, including live statistics, viewings, feedback and offers.” required, but much more too. However, the Haus online option allows clients, if they so wish, to take control of their own sale when it has been agreed.

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My Property Pad Haus is all about forward thinking and, with their one-of-a-kind My Property Pad, it is clear they are focused on making life simpler for their clients.

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MEET THE TEAM (L-R): David Vaughan, Heather Leslie & Ian Appleyard

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A stunning glass coffee cup and saucer to bring a touch of the glam to your daily coffee ritual. £26 from www.miafleur.com.

Gifts straight from the heart

This marble heart chopping board will make a romantic addition to your kitchen accessories. £16.95 from www.prezzybox.com.

SHOW THE HAPPY COUPLE YOU CARE WITH PRESENTS TO GRACE ANY WEDDING LIST, WRITES PHOEBE SEYMOUR. eing invited to share your close friends’ or family member’s joy on their wedding day is one of life’s most heart-warming events. But when it comes to choosing a wedding gift, we could all do with a little help.

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Go vintage with this gorgeous glass butter dish. £16 from www.tch.net.

With a two-heat setting, keep warm function and oven safe pot, the Crockpot 2.4L White Slow Cooker is ideal for the busy couple. £20.99 from www.amaroni.com.

Designed by Aldo Rossi for Alessi, this press filter coffee maker is a kitchen essential. £100 from www.black-by-design.co.uk.

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This 70s-style cork spice rack is brought refreshing up to date and will match harmoniously with a range of kitchen decors. £12 from www.gardentrading.co.uk.

This charming mini Katie Alice vintage dish is perfect for making individual casseroles – just make sure you get a couple so two can dine together. £12 from www.creative-tops.com.

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TRAVEL

Island of plenty

WITH GREAT WEATHER, RESTAURANTS AND GOLF, IS MAJORCA THE IDEAL LONG WEEKEND DESTINATION? JOHN MURPHY REPORTS. f you’re in need of a little tonic after being battered by the winter elements in Britain then you could do worse than take a trip to beautiful Majorca. Only two-and-a-half hours away from Manchester, the largest of the Balearic islands is an ideal long weekend destination.

With typical Mediterranean temperatures, ranging from 15-20ºC in the autumn and spring, shorts and t-shirts will keep you under the low-cost airline’s miserly baggage allowances. And there’s plenty to do. The island is famous for its beaches, scenic coastline, Serra de Tramuntana Mountains in the north, classical road cycling terrain and impressive golf courses.

No trip to Majorca would be complete without a visit to the historic capital, Palma.

Dominating the skyline and overlooking the shimmering Mediterranean harbour is the Gothic cathedral of Santa Maria. A vast and impressive building, inside and out, it is famed

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for its altar canopy designed by the modern architect Anton Gaudi.

Other notable landmarks include Alumudina, a Moorish-style Arab fortress which was converted to a royal residence and the medieval circular construction, Bellver Castle. Perhaps the most enjoyable element of the city is the long seafront promena0de.

Take a stroll, avoiding runners and cyclists, and marvel at the vast cruise liners that battle

for berths and the gleaming multi-millionpound yachts gracing the harbour.

Away from the promenade, streets in and around the old town are home to some of the finest bars, bodegas and restaurants in Spain. Open a huge wooden door on a street corner and find yourself in an Aladdin’s cave of a courtyard area with locals highlighted in the shafts of spring sun filtering through the vines and glinting on their glasses of local wine. Catalan influenced food stars in an array of fine restaurants.

One of the best views of Palma is from the wonderful terrace at the Castillo Hotel Son Vida, part of The Luxury Collection. Perched high above the Bay of Palma the 13th century castle hotel is an opulent mix of old and new.

From the moment you are greeted in the vast entrance hall to the moment you leave you are enveloped by a sense of calm luxury inspired by the high ceilings supported by

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vast columns, exquisite antiques and stunning, classical paintings.

The air of opulence is maintained with marble and grand wood panelling running throughout the castle, with the latter featuring heavily in the elegant Es Vi bodega bar and restaurant with its huge glass doors opening on to the long terrace which juts out towards the bay. Aristotle Onassis, Maria Callas and Prince Rainier of Monaco have sipped their cocktails here while enjoying the same stunning views.

The bedrooms are equally grand and spacious with fine furniture and fittings, many with balconies offering views over the golf course which snakes around the hotel and beyond to Palma itself.

The hotel is an ideal base from which to

explore Palma and the island but it also offers many facilities itself. As well as a beauty spa, the hotel has four tennis courts and can arrange sailing, riding, water sports, hiking, cycling, and even paragliding and parachuting.

One of the most popular activities is golf, with guests being able to play at the adjacent Arabella courses Son Vida, Son Muntaner, Son Quint and Son Quint pitch and putt.

Conveniently a shuttle from the hotel will take you at no cost to each course. Son Vida is the oldest course on the island with narrow fairways winding around the estate of mature trees, lakes and shrubs. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a tough, tight championship course where accuracy, not length is the requirement.

Son Muntaner is more open and accommodating for the average club golfer with wider fairways funnelling into well protected, sometimes elevated greens. The newly sown Bermuda grass has helped with better contacts on many of the holes. Son Quint, opened in 2007, is the youngest course on the island offering wide fairways, straightforward par 4s and stunning views of the Bay of Palma, way below. All three courses are great value for money with green fees ranging from 50-90 euros, with the hotel able to reserve your tee times.

Details: The luxurious Castillo Hotel Son Vida is part of Starwood Hotels and Resorts Majorca, which also comprises the Sheraton Mallorca Arabella Golf Hotel and the St. Regis Mardavall Mallorca resort.

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MUSIC

MOSFEST ON THE MOVE THE MOSBROUGH MUSIC FESTIVAL HAS COME A LONG WAY SINCE ITS EARLY DAYS AS A FUN CHARITY DAY AT THE LOCAL MINERS’ WELFARE CLUB. MOLLY McGREEVY DISCOVERS THE SECRET OF ITS SUCCESS. his year marks the eighth Mosborough Music Festival, and for the first time the event is being held in the city – at Don Valley Bowl – rather than out in the suburbs, and has been given a new name to mark the occasion.

The Lightning Seeds, Cast and From the Jam will headline the festival, which has a belter of a line-up of Brit-Pop legends, local upcoming bands and tribute artists.

We caught up with organiser Steve Cowen, who started the event in 2010 as a charity fundraiser and has seen Mosborough Music Festival grow into the Mosfest it’s become in 2017.

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How did Mosborough Music Festival start?

It started out of tragedy really. One of my talented musician friends - Ched Thorley committed suicide, leaving a five-year-old son.

So I decided to have a fun day at Mosborough Miners’ Welfare Club, we had some bands play and held a footy tournament.

So many people turned up that it was suggested we do it every year. As it grew it got too much, and I couldn’t really cope with it whilst I was working. Then I was made redundant, so I set up my own professional events company in 2013. I’ve always done events and charity in my spare time, but nowt on the scale of what we’re doing now.

Charity is a huge part of what you do, who are you supporting this year?

We’re supporting Sheffield Children’s Hospital Charity this

year, we still keep charity aspect alive, and try to pick a local cause.

We’ve raised more than £50,000 and I’m really proud of that. In previous years we’ve helped various charities including Bluebell Wood Children’s Hospice, St Luke’s Hospice and Roundabout.

The most rewarding was raising money for Reece Winterbottom, who lost his mum and then was diagnosed with a brain tumour at the age of six. It was a personal one because the family live at Beighton, we managed to raise the money for him, his dad and two brothers to visit DisneyLand Florida for two weeks, with £2,000 spending money.

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This year’s festival will feature three stages at the Don Valley Bowl

people and as musicians. It stuck in my mind that one day we can hopefully book them.

From the Jam are brilliant, The Dualers are absolutely fantastic, we’ve been trying to book them for three years, I’m really looking forward to them.

Mosborough can feel a million miles away, at Don Valley we’ve got easy transport links.

We’ve teamed up with SuperTram and City Taxis to help get people back into the city after the festival.

What else is new this year?

Is championing local music something you’re passionate about?

We know up and coming bands so try and give them a platform. Red Faces played last year, they’re now making a big noise in the music scene, Oddity Road are doing really well, we’ve got about six local bands on.

You’ve moved venue because the land you normally use is being redeveloped, are you excited to bring Mosfest to Don Valley Bowl?

I’m a Mosborough lad, so I’m a bit gutted we’ve had to move, but it’s come at the right time because we’ve been selling out. Now we’ve opened it up to the rest of Sheffield,

For the first time we’ve got three stages. The two big stages are side by side, which means there will be continuous music, not like most festivals that have changeovers of 45 minutes.

As soon as one band finishes another kicks in on the other stage.

We’ve teamed up with The Leadmill for our after-party. You can get in free with your MosFest ticket or programme, should be a really good night. We’ve pushed the boat out with line-up this year, because of us moving, but we’ve not put ticket prices up. We’ve not put ticket prices up since we started, we put on a fantastic day of music at affordable price.

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BEAUTY

Oliver Bonas Pink Pepper shower gel £9 www.oliverbonas.com Sweet yet spicy, the Pink Pepper shower gel evokes a refreshing scent that’s ideal for early-risers.

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Marks and Spencer Floral Collection Freesia moisture rich bath cream £3.50 www.marksandspencer.com Capturing the fragrance of sweet freesia flowers, this moisture rich lathering bath cream will gently cleanse whilst you soak leaving your skin feeling moisturised and cleansed.

Warm and welcome

OUR FAVOURITE SKIN, HAIR AND MAKE-UP PRODUCTS WILL HELP YOU PREP AND PAMPER FROM HEAD TO TOE AS THOSE WINTER LAYERS FINALLY START COMING OFF. BY RACHEL MARTIN. Next Revive & Relax dry oil mist £6 www.next.co.uk The uplifting scent of jasmine rejuvenates the senses as it provides a skin-friendly boost of vitamins and minerals.

Bronnley Eclectic Elements Rollerball EDT Zealous Flower £10 www.bronnley.co.uk Sense a light sparkle of pear and mandarin as the dangerous bloom of pink pepper and precious amber in zealous flower beckons you closer. Perfect for making a style statement.

The Ritual of Cleopatra Sunglo, peach £25.50 uk.rituals.com Silky soft powder for a radiant blush or an eye-catching accent for the eyes, enriched with amethyst for a delicate soft texture, which enables your skin to breathe.

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FROM PLANTS TO BARBECUES, WARD’S GARDEN CENTRE HAS EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO MAKE YOUR GARDEN A FANTASTIC PLACE TO BE THIS SUMMER. he evenings are lighter, spring has sprung and even the great British weather has begun to show some signs of improvement. This can mean only one thing… summer is coming. And it's time to start thinking about getting your garden ready for every warm, dry moment that comes our way.

Ward’s Garden Centre is one of the largest and best-stocked centres in the area and has everything you need to transform your outdoor space from uninspiring to an idyllic setting for summer.

If your garden is looking a bit lacklustre, you can take action now, and one way to really ring the changes is to plant fruit, vegetables and herbs. It’s great fun, practical and you don’t need to be a gardening expert to grow your own delicious produce.

Herbs such as mint, sage, rosemary and thyme not only look good but are practical too... they’ll transform your home-cooked meals, and are great in marinades for those summer BBQs. Fruits like blackcurrants and Timperley Early rhubarb are another option and for the growyour-own novice, gooseberry varieties such as Careless and Hinnomaki Red, Yellow and Green are disease-resistant, reliable cropping varieties. So come summer, you can sit back and quite literally enjoy the fruits of your labour.

Meanwhile, for those who want to plan ahead, now’s the time to think about planting vegetables such as cabbages, leeks, cauliflower and sprouts - including Brigitte Brussels sprouts, which are new to Ward’s.

One of the keys to enjoying your garden is having colourful displays, not just in summer but all year round.

Ward’s stock a huge variety, not just summer bedding plants, to help you achieve this. Now is the time of year

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you may notice very attractive flowering plants such as azaleas and the ever-popular aubrieta when you are out and about. Plant now to see them at their best in your garden.

For stunning floral displays, Ward’s stock a huge range of planters including Elho planters, with wheels that make them easy to move.

There is also a wide choice of ready-made hanging baskets and you can even take your old baskets and containers to be refilled. If you don’t have your own, you can choose a planter or a hanging basket from the garden centre and Ward’s will fill it with beautiful plants for you.

Whether you have a small back yard, a perfect sun-trap patio or conservatory, or a luxurious lawn, if you have the ideal chairs and tables to match the space you will feel much more inclined to make the most of the spring and summer months. Head to Ward’s now for an impressive selection of garden and conservatory furniture at competitive prices, including those pictured below.

Once your garden has begun to take shape, why not purchase a BBQ to make the most of it? There’s little better than enjoying sizzling burgers and sausages on a brand new barbie and

Ward’s has a fabulous selection to choose from. Also available are wood-burning and gas barbecues, fire pits, pizza ovens and chimeneas, as well as Firefly and Kadai fire bowls.

Not only do Ward’s provide the cooking accessories you need, they stock delicious marinades which add a flavoursome twist to your feast. There are many crackers, dips and chutneys on offer, including an assortment of Free From foods.

Dusk is one of the best times to sit in the garden and whether you’re relaxing on your own or hosting a soiree, lighting can add to the atmosphere of the evening. There are plenty of options to choose from – sophisticated solar lights to hang in trees, citronella candles and roaring fire baskets.

Ward’s has a fantastic aquatic section, so whether you’re looking for a brand new pond, some waterside decorations, plants, fish, or simply need water treatments for maintenance, their experts are on hand to help.

With summer in mind, Ward’s brand new range of spring/summer clothing has now arrived in store With so much to choose from you’ll be needing a rest, so why not treat yourself to a well-earned lunch, or coffee and cake, in the tranquil surroundings of the lovely Potting Shed Coffeeshop and Restaurant.

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SUMMER FOOD

MAKE IT A SUMMER! DIG OUT THE BARBIE AND UNWRAP THE SAUSAGES, IT’S TIME TO GET YOUR GRILL ON … ummer is just around the corner which means it is time to dust off the BBQ and prepare for those long summer nights filled with garden parties, home-made cocktails and lots of grilled food.

We’ve put together a selection of summer food and drink ideas that are sure to kickstart your summer menu.

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BBQ’s Now’s the season for cold beers and grilled meats so what better way to do that than with a bbq.

To add that bit extra to your meat, marinate it for a few hours in spices to give it that extra flavour.

For something with a bit of a kick, try cooking lemon sole with chipotle and ancho chilli recado or, keep it more traditional with maple-glazed pork spare ribs (www.jamieoliver.com).

Instead of just cooking chicken plain, have a go at dukkah-spiced BBQ wings as the nutty spice will not only taste great but, give your chicken that crisp golden coating (www.bbcgoodfood.com).

To add that bit extra to sausages, pair them with an apple slaw sauce as the crunchy coleslaw and crisp apples will complement the meat (www.countryliving.com).

However if all else fails, then nothing is better than that crispy, smoky simple flavour of meat straight off the grill.

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SALADS You can’t have a bbq without a few hearty salads to accompany the meat and summer is the ideal time to start experimenting with fruit like apples, mango, grapes and pomegranate.

Try minted melon, tomato and prosciutto salad (www.bbcgoodfood.com) which is perfect as a sharing platter or to go with some bbq chicken skewers. If you like a more hearty salad, go for a halloumi and asparagus salad or a grilled vegetable, feta and tabbouleh salad (www.jamieoliver.com).

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Fire pits This season, fire pits are on trend and they’re ideal for gardens with limited space. Although the name suggests it is more of a heater idea, you can get some that have grill plates on, meaning you can cook up a few treats.

To keep it simple, try Hawaiian chicken kabobs which will give you the island vibes with their sweet flavours or, try making the classic mac n cheese (www.brit.co).

It doesn’t get better than puddings over a fire. Of course, the first choice is either toasted marshmallows or trusty s’mores but, be brave and try something a bit more difficult like campfire cinnamon rolls (www.brit.co), monkey bread (www.cricketpavers.com) or grilled blueberry lemon pie (www.landeeslandeeo.com) - you won’t be disappointed.

INDOOR SUMMER For those who don’t have a bbq or fire pit, there are still lots of summer recipes to try indoors.

For something that’s great hot or cold, try avocado-pesto pasta salad with fresh corn, which is good as a main or can even been turned into a side salad.

If you’re wanting more of the bbq feel, have a go at guacamole cheeseburgers with chipotle ketchup (www.delish.com). If fish is more up your street, try your pick at summer fish stew which, paired with some fresh bread is the perfect supper (www.bbcgoodfood.com).

Drinks Baking It’s time to break out those kitchen aids and get crafting some incredible summer desserts for everyone to devour.

When baking, utilise the summer fruit selection including strawberries and raspberries, as they always make the unhealthiest of cakes feel good for you.

For a quick pudding, that will not only look great on the table, but taste amazing make a traditional Victoria sponge. Once you have the basic sponge, you can fill it with whatever you fancy. Whether that’s lemon curd, hazelnut spread, forest fruit compot or the traditional jam and cream it is sure to be a crowd pleaser.

If you want to have a go at a showstopper, try salted caramel cupcakes (www.redonline.co.uk) and even make your own hard caramel to decorate the top.

If you aren’t cake person but still want to wow people, make mini baileys chocolate cheesecake trifles (www.countryliving.com) or a twist on a classic - pimms scones (www.bbcgoodfood).

Having the right summer drink is a must. Whether it is alcoholic or not, when the sun is shining there are lots of options.

Fruity drinks like a watermelon and strawberry slushy, raspberry cordial or citrus ice tea (www.bbcgoodfood.com) are perfect non-alcoholic drinks that will leave you feeling refreshed.

For something with a bit more of a kick to it, try apple prosecco punch (www.bbcgoodfood.com) or rosemary gin & tonic (www.foodnetwork.com).

If cocktails aren’t your thing then ice cold craft beers are the next best thing. Pick up a selection from Sheffield local’s including Thornbridge, Bradfield or Abbeydale breweries.

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MOTORING

ALL REVVED UP AND READY TO GO DEALERS AND EXHIBITORS SET TO TAKE OVER CITY CENTRE FOR THE BIGGEST SHEFFIELD MOTOR SHOW YET. ar-lovers rejoice! The Sheffield Motor Show is back for the fourth year running and, with local dealers from across the city showcasing cars from different manufacturers, including one new manufacturer, Mitsubishi at Europa, it is set to be the best yet.

This year, the show takes place on Saturday 3 and Sunday 4 June when 53 new cars will be displayed at Barkers Pool, Fargate, Sheffield Town Hall and Pinstone Street. The show is a rare opportunity for local dealers to showcase cars in the city centre and, for anyone in search of a new car, it offers the chance to view all the newest models in one place.

Dealers and manufacturers already on the list include Burrows with Toyota, Europa with Subaru, Europa with Mitsubishi, Robins and Day with Peugeot, Pentagon Group with Vauxhall and Jeep, JCT with Mercedes and Smart, Lookers with Ford, Bristol Street Motors with Volvo, Grant McAllin with Ssangyong and MG, and Evans Halshaw with Renault.

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“This year we’re pleased to welcome exhibits from other supporting organisations, such as A Fire Appliance, Edale Mountain Rescue, the Institute of Advanced Motorists and Sheffield College Motor Vehicle Apprentices,” says joint organiser Roger Hart of Sheffield Vulcan Rotary Club.

The Lord Mayor will attend at 2pm on the Saturday to present certificates to all of the dealers and, as well as the many cars on display, there will also be family entertainment including a stilt walker and balloon modelling for little ones, and live demonstrations from the Sheffield College Motor Vehicle Apprentices.

Last year proved to be a huge success and funds raised from the show were divided between seven charities, including the Rotary club’s own charity, which is used as a reserve to help people in need. Recently, the club sent Aquaboxes to Nepal and Italy, providing families and communities with water filters and emergency supplies.

Sheffield Vulcan Rotary Club meets on a Tuesday evening and has a new speaker each

week. Most of last year’s money, around £750 each, was donated to local Sheffield charities including Sheffield Young Carers, St Wilfrid’s Centre, Emmaus Sheffield, Sheffield Royal Society for the Blind and the Alzheimer’s Society.

This year’s chosen charities include Grimm & Co, a thriving apothecary located in the heart of Rotherham which runs innovative storytelling and writing workshops for young people, St. Luke’s Hospice, Whirlow Hall Farm Trust, Fable (For A Better Life with Epilepsy) which helps fund Vagus Nerve Stimulation Therapy for children and adults as well as support, Neurocare, a hospital charity that is raising money for a ROSA Robot for the Royal Hallamshire Hospital to carry out brain surgery, and Edale Mountain Rescue, as well as Rotary Charities.

Sheffield College (Hillsborough) has also played an active part in the advertising of this year’s Motor Show, creating an animated clip that will be showcased to the public closer to the event, and designing flyers.

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To find out more about the Sheffield Motor Show, or for car dealers who want to be involved, visit www.vulcanrotary.org.uk/motorshow Alternatively, call Roger Hart on 07831 305881 or Tony Cosens on 07730 927670.

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MOTORING

SUPER DESIRABLE The F12 is dead, long live the 812 Superfast.

Say hello everyone to Ferrari’s flagship V12 supercar.

Powered by a 789hp 6.5-litre V12, the 812 Superfast is the most powerful naturallyaspirated car the company has ever created. 062mph takes just 2.9 seconds, exactly the same time at the special edition F12tdf, with a top speed of over 211mph. As with the F12 and F12tdf, the 812 Superfast sends its power to the rear wheels only via a instantaneous seven-speed dual-clutch automatic gearbox.

Where the F12 was all about beautiful curves, the 812 uses sharp edged angles to make up its appearance. It’s certainly more aggressive looking.

The interior has been given a more luxurious feel with a whole host of new technologies fitted.

Pocket rocket The Audi RS3 is one of the most powerful hot hatchbacks in the world. With 362hp produced from its 2.5-litre five cylinder engine, coupled with four-wheel drive and a quick shifting DSG gearbox, it can sprint from rest to 62mph in just 4.3 seconds. Not exactly slow.

Now though, Audi has upped the power stacks even higher – power for the Audi RS3 now weights in at 395hp, making it the most powerful hot hatchback on the planet. 0-62mph is reduced to 4.1 seconds and the top speed is limited to 155mph. Derestricted, it can hit 174mph.

The interior has been changed slightly with the introduction of the Audi virtual cockpit display.

Pricing yet to be confirmed. Available to order in the summer.

THINK SPEED, STYLE... AND SUPERMINIS. JORDAN CUTFORTH LOOKS AT THIS MONTH’S MOTORING OFFERINGS.

Racing pedigree With the imminent arrival of this year’s F1 campaign, Aston Martin has unveiled its latest additions to the Vantage range; the V8 and V12 Vantage S Red Bull Racing Editions.

Taking inspiration from Red Bull Racing’s distinctive livery, owners will be treated to a deep Mariana Blue paint finish as standard with red infills on the carbon fibre grille and yellow brake callipers.

Inside, there’ll be some added sporting features including Red Bull Racing headrest embroidery, carbon fibre trim inlays, diamond-quilting and an alcantara steering wheel complete with 12 o’clock accent stripe.

For added exclusivity, the sill and final inspection plaques can be signed by either Daniel Ricciardo or Max Verstappen if the customer wishes.

BETTER ALL ROUND If you’re in the market for a good quality supermini with a little charisma and a very good warranty, the Kia Picanto would certainly be one of your best bets.

There’s an all-new third-generation Picanto planned for reveal at the Geneva Motor Show and it’s set to be better in every single way.

The new Picanto will be quieter, more refined and be more capacious than ever before yet the car will be exactly the same size as the previous generation. With a bold new exterior design, the Picanto should look more stylish than its predecessor too. There’ll be new in-car technologies, connectivity features and enhanced safety features including automatic braking.

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SPORT WWE Live 11 May Sheffield Arena, Broughton Lane, Sheffield, S9 2DF www.sheffieldarena.co.uk Tickets: From £26 WWE’s new UK superstar wrestlers will make history when they battle alongside legends on the live tour. These wrestlers came through the UK Championship Tournament, which WWE staged last month. Sheffield will welcome Trent Seven, Tyler Bate and Sam Gradwell vs. Pete Dunne, Joseph Conners and James Drake (Six Man Tag Team).

World Snooker Championships 14 April Crucible Theatre, 55 Norfolk Street, Sheffield, S1 1DA www.sheffieldtheatres.co.uk Tickets: From £22

4 May Sheffield City Hall, Barker’s Pool, Sheffield S1 2JA www.sheffieldcityhall.com Tickets: £25 Walter Trout plays earth shattering blues rock music and he was voted the sixth best guitarist ever in a BBC Radio listener’s poll. His live shows are mesmerising, his guitar technique dazzling and his rapport with fans both funny and intense.

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To mark the 40th anniversary, World Snooker and Sheffield City Council are staging a special celebration event.

It will include live interviews with former champions and current players along with archive footage of many of the great moment of the past four decades.

The tournament itself begins on 15 April.

STAGE & SCREEN Professor Brian Cox: Live 14 May Sheffield Arena, Broughton Lane, Sheffield S9 2DF www.sheffieldarena.co.uk Tickets: From £30 The show will take audiences on a dazzling journey through time and space, delving into high science and freewheeling on the edges of the known cosmos.

Professor Brian Cox Live will test the limits of our knowledge and make complex ideas accessible to all.

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Ward Thomas 3 May Plug, 14-16 Matilda Street, Sheffield, S1 4QD www.the-plug.com Tickets: £17 Ward Thomas are a British modern country music duo, composed of twin sisters, Catherine and Lizzy Ward Thomas from Hampshire. The band has been called “Britain’s first country stars”.

Take That 29-30 May Sheffield Arena, Broughton Lane, Sheffield, S9 2DF www.sheffieldarena.co.uk Tickets: From £66 Take That are set to bring their fans yet another unmissable live experience with Wonderland Live. The now threesome are renowned for their incredible live shows and for pushing the boundaries of live production, having created some of the most memorable stage shows in UK music history.

William McCarthy of Augustine’s 7 May Plug, 14-16 Matilda Street, Sheffield, S1 4QD www.the-plug.com Tickets: £12.50 He was the primary songwriter in New York City bands Pela and Augustines, and is also a writer, storyteller and visual artist. Last year he toured Europe and the UK with his first ever one-man show – Journals, Maps, and Stories & Songs: An Evening with William McCarthy.

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MUSEUMS & EXHBITIONS Everything Flows

THEATRE The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night Time

7 June–3 September Millennium Gallery Everything Flows is work by Sheffield-based artists working with painting, sculpture, video, photography and sound. The works are each united, in different ways, by a sense of ‘flow’, from choreographed movement and kinetic motion, through to the fluctuations of narrative.

9-20 May Lyceum Theatre, 55 Norfolk Street, Sheffield S1 1DA www.sheffieldtheatres.co.uk Tickets: From £23

What on Earth!

Weston Park Museum, Western Bank, Sheffield S10 2TP www.museums-sheffield.org Explore the new additions joining Spike the Woolly Rhino and co. in the museum’s natural science showcase. Learn about local wildlife in exhibits created with the Friends of Porter Valley, pit athletes against animals in the digital interactive game and see rocks and minerals collection shine in a geology display.

Laura Smith: Mania Bank Street Arts, 32-40 Bank Street, Sheffield S1 2DS Tel: 0114 346 3034 www.bankstreetarts.com Midlands-based artist, collector and Bank Street Arts member, Laura Smith is interested in the attachments that people form with inanimate objects. Her work involves rescuing abandoned figurines sentenced to life gathering dust on charity shop selves and giving them a surreal makeover.

Christopher has an extraordinary brain – exceptional at maths while ill-equipped to interpret everyday life. He’s never ventured alone beyond the end of his road, detests being touched and he distrusts strangers.

When he falls under the suspicion of killing Mrs Shears’ dog, it takes him on a journey that upturns his world.

This production contains both flashing and strobe lights. It’s recommended for age 11+.

Julius Caesar 18 May – 10 June Crucible Theatre, 55 Norfolk Street, Sheffield, S1 1DA www.sheffieldtheatres.co.uk Tickets: From £15 A hero returns from battle, and people take to the streets. But not all the voices of the city are raised in celebration. Some are whispering dissent and some are foretelling disaster...

Shakespeare’s searing political thriller asks, when the majority choose a dangerous leader, what should the honourable citizen do?

Tell Me Anything 25 May Studio Theatre, 55 Norfolk Street, Sheffield, S1 1DA www.sheffieldtheatres.co.uk Combining rich storytelling with physical theatre, Tell Me Anything is tender, raw and brutally honest boy-meets-girl story – about a boy who’s trying to be a man and a girl who doesn’t want to be rescued.

La Strada 22-27 May Lyceum Theatre, 55 Norfolk Street, Sheffield, S1 1DA www.sheffieldtheatres.co.uk Tickets: From £20 A young woman and a strong man drive through the Italian countryside performing a double-act for their keep. When the mismatched pair come across a travelling circus whose principal attraction is a daredevil tight-rope walker, the young woman finds herself caught between two men.

EVENT Bread in a Day 22 April The Showroom Workstation, 15 Paternoster Row, Sheffield, S1 2BX Tel: 0114 275 7727 www.showroomworkstation.org Tickets: £39.95 per person A fun, social and informative venture into the wonderful world of bread making. You’ll have chance to taste a variety of different breads, watch demonstrations, master new techniques and then make your own to take home.

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Understated luxury

IT’S THE LITTLE THINGS THAT CAN MAKE A BIG DIFFERENCE...

CHRIS WILSON ENJOYS A TOUCH OF ITALIAN HOSPITALITY IN THE CAPITAL.

Room with a view...

A suite at the Baglioni makes for a relaxing stay

t was all going so well… we were part of the tourist throng in central London on the last hot weekend of the year. After an early breakfast, Westminster Abbey and the National Portrait Gallery had been ticked off our ‘must visit’ list.

The turning leaves told us autumn was on its way, but temperatures soared into the seventies and the dress code was short sleeves and sunscreen.

The first sign of trouble was an innocuous little announcement of delays on some lines due to signal failures on the underground.

Sod’s law dictated that every conceivable tube journey back to our hotel in Kensington and then on to St Pancras for our train home was suddenly running a drastically reduced service.

Cue mild panic and instantly revised plans.

Forget that last leisurely lunch; it was time to head back to the hotel, grab our bags and sweat it out one last time on the tube in the

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hope we would not miss our connection.

By the time we made it back to what had been the base for a fabulous city break, you could say we were hot and bothered, but a guardian angel was ready to come to our rescue.

Enter the immaculately suited-and-booted Alessandro Convertino, manager of the Baglioni, a rather lovely Italian-owned-andstyled boutique hotel in a prime position opposite the entrance to Kensington Gardens.

On hearing the reason for our rushed exit, Mr Convertino had a suggestion. The hotel had a snazzy Maserati car for the complimentary use of residents which had just left to drop a party off at Harrods but would be back in five minutes… would we like a lift to the train station?

Well, there was only one answer. Panic over, calm was restored, and during our smooth journey across London in airconditioned luxury we could ponder at

leisure one simple fact… the Baglioni Hotel and all who work there are one class act.

OK, so he only offered us a lift. Common courtesy, you might say. But this gesture of kindness was just typical of the attention to detail that made the base for our two-day stay a lot more than just a place to stash the bags and sleep.

The Baglioni is all about understated luxury and overwhelming comfort. With dark wooden floors throughout and high ceilings there is a lovely sense of space at all times, and the chocolate and gold colour scheme gives the bar and lounge a delightfully relaxing feel. Service is friendly, understated but immaculate nonetheless.

Our suite was the last word in modern comfort with a separate dressing room, a lounge with a sofa and chaise and writing desk, a bedroom with a king-sized bed and a spectacular bathroom of black mirrored granite. There was even a fancy Italian

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cappuccino maker… I really should have learned how to use it. No matter, the coffee to accompany fresh-baked breakfast pastries was simply superb. Trust the Italians to appreciate the importance of a proper brew to kick-start the morning.

Brunello Bar & Restaurant is the name given to the hotel’s chic, recently refurbished restaurant. It has won many plaudits in London as a stand-alone dining venue and the highlights from a menu inspired by traditional trattorias of the 1950s included ridiculously tender Wagyu beef, succulent lobster and the sharpest Amalfi lemon tart.

Tempting though it was to linger in the hotel (and they have a gym and spa if you feel so inclined), we were in a prime spot for one of my favourite London pursuits… strolling. We enjoyed a blissful sunset walk in Kensington Gardens. Kensington Palace is just a few minutes away, and with the round pond, the Serpentine and Hyde Park’s stunning Italian gardens all close by, there is no better way to relax on a bright, sunny evening (even if the constant screech of the vivid green parakeets that have made these parks their home mean the atmosphere is never totally tranquil).

Stepping out of the hotel there are also some fascinating sights to be found simple by walking in the connected suburbs of Kensington, Bayswater and Notting Hill.

This is embassy territory, and tucked away along these picture perfect streets and crescents with their immaculate whitepainted houses we stumbled across the embassies of Ukraine, Moldova, Iraq, the Netherlands and Russia.

Of course, even when you have based yourself in a hotel with a splendid restaurant, you still want to sample something of London’s restaurant scene.

I’ve come a cropper over the years, mainly by breaking the golden rule of never eating in areas that are obviously attractive

Getaway car... the hotel’s Maserati came to the rescue

The Baglioni is well positioned in Kensington (main picture) while the Royal China (below) is worth a visit if you’re a fan of Chinese food

Factbox Where to stay: Baglioni Hotel London has rooms available from £290 per night on a B&B basis, excluding tax.

For booking and further information please visit www.baglionihotels.com or call 020 7368 5700

Eating out: Royal China is at 13 Queensway, London W2 4QJ. Tel: 020 7221 2535 www.theroyalchina.co.uk

“Stepping out of the hotel, there are also some fascinating sights to be found in the suburbs of Kensington, Bayswater and Notting Hill.”

almost exclusively to tourists. You’re only passing through; you might not even tip so why should they bother. Know the feeling? I guess you’ve also succumbed to the fatal hypnotic effect of Chinatown.

But I love Chinese food and really wanted to sample the real thing, as eaten

by Londoners. I found it on the opposite side of Kensington Gardens at the Royal China on Queensway in Bayswater. Dim sum has been popular here for decades and the queues start at breakfast time on Sundays. An unassuming entry off a busy shopping street gives way to the substantial Oriental dining room with gold-leaf ceiling, which was buzzing with a lively atmosphere.

Here we dined handsomely on steamed dumplings of crab and spinach and prawn and coriander, spare ribs in black bean sauce, sesame prawn rolls, crispy fried squid balls and authentically wobbly cheung fun with peanut sauce.

London pubs are pretty special too and again, if you just veer slightly off the tourist trail you will be rewarded with proper, unspoiled watering holes. To name just a few, the Goat on Kensington High Street is one of London’s oldest and is rarely quiet, while The Elgin in Notting Hill is slightly bohemian in feel.

Then it’s back to the Baglioni for a nightcap, sweet dreams and another taste of luxury, Italian-style.

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Ronald Joyce the Veni Infantino collection. Available at New Image, 277 Middlewood Road, Hillsborough, S6 4HD. Tel: 0114 234 4880.

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Blanc Occasions stock the most stunning dresses from Mascara like this rose gold prom dress from sizes six to 16. Available at Blanc Occasions, 177 Chatsworth Road, Chesterfield, S40 2BA. Tel: 01246 767220.

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A beautiful, clean silhouette shape, this knitted dress is perfect for turning your work look to an evening out.

Available at The White Company, Meadowhall Centre, Sheffield, S9 1EP. Tel: 0114 294 5980.

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Sahara S/S 2017 collection. Available at Chi Chis. Unit 16 and 17, The Forge, Dronfield S18 1QX. Tel: 01246 417576.

Marc Cain collection.

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

A delicate check adds a dynamic layer to this Capri suit for a light and airy feel that is perfect for the spring/summer seasons.

Available at Harrison, 293295 Ecclesall Road, S11 8NX. Tel: 0114 2682062.

Masia spring 2017 collection. Adelfa necklace, Deranna top and Palon trousers.

Available at Sister, 409 Ecclesall Road, Sheffield, S11 8PG. Tel: 0114 267 1330.

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Available at Charles Brooks, 241 Fulwood Road, Sheffield, S10 3BA. Tel: 0114 268 0590.

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Hotel Van Dyk is supporting Cash for Kids The four-star Derbyshire hotel has recently unveiled Cash for Kids as its charity of the year for 2017.

Hallam FM’s Cash for Kids is a grant giving charity that supports individual children, groups and children’s charities where children are sick, deprived and in need of extra support.

The Van Dyk has previously supported its Mission Christmas 2016 campaign by donating the use of the venue for the campaign launch. The overall campaign went on to raise £1,276,400 which supported 24,248 local children. The hotel also donated tables on showtime party nights to the charity to raffle at their fundraising events.

“Cash for Kids is a fantastic local charity and as a familyrun business we take great pride in supporting the local community.,” said Eleanor Stephenson, business development manager at Hotel Van Dyk. “We are very excited to get involved in their fundraising efforts to benefit local children.”

The hotel is in the process of planning a fundraising campaign with ideas including a charity quiz night, Cash for Kids specials in the two restaurants, along with a charity ball in the beautiful ballroom.

“I’m incredibly excited and grateful to be working with Hotel Van Dyk this year. Not only are they helping by their staff raising vital funds but are helping our charity raise awareness of the support we provide for sick and disadvantaged children across Derbyshire, Bassetlaw and South Yorkshire,” said Cash for Kids manager Allan Ogle.

Hotel Van Dyk are open to suggestions for fundraising ideas, drop an email to corporate@hotelvandyk.co.uk.

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MISSING PARROT FOUND EATING BISCUITS AT TESCO A much-loved parrot that was blown off course by the wind has been found eating biscuits in Tesco car park.

Charlie the blue-fronted Amazon parrot went missing from the Tropical Butterfly House, Wildlife and Falconry Centre at North Anston when she was flying in the centre’s bird display arena.

After a plea to find the bird was posted on social media, the community came out in force and she was soon found in the car park at Tesco, Dinnington, snacking on some chocolate digestives.

To celebrate Charlie's return and her 19th birthday the zookeepers are making her a special cake.

Places for People raises more than £5,000 for the British Heart Foundation Places for People Leisure Centres in Sheffield have announced that their partnership with the British Heart Foundation (BHF) has raised £5,074 towards the fight for every heartbeat.

Around 7 million people are currently living with cardiovascular disease in the UK and the funds raised will help support the BHF’s research into preventing and treating these devastating conditions.

“We are so pleased to have raised so much money to support their vital work. I would like to take the opportunity to thank all of our employees, customers and suppliers in helping us make a real difference,” says Alex Greaves, contract manager.

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Simon hits the heights for charity Simon Brown of Browns Family Jewellers has climbed Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest peak in Africa, to raise money for Motor Neurone Disease.

Simon’s epic trek took him to Uhuru Peak at an energy-sapping 5,895m above sea level.

“Thank you so much to everyone for supporting me. It was a great experience but the mountain sickness was very tough above 5,000 metres,” says Simon.

Simon’s Just Giving page links directly to the charity and is at www.justgiving.com/fundraising/SimonBrown54.

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