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The big Christmas switch on Emmerdale star Jeff Hordley shines at Crystal Peaks light show

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CONTENTS

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The crowds flocked to Crystal Peaks to see Emmerdale’s Jeff Hordley switch on the Christmas lights

7 The big switch-on

Emmerdale’s Jeff Hordley gets Christmas under way at Crystal Peaks

10 Fashion

You’ll be the belle – or the beau – of the ball with these stylish wardrobe additions, all from local independent boutiques

16 Betwixt and between

If you’re the type that gets easily bored, use the time between Christmas and new year to do something different

32 Comic timing

No Lyceum panto is complete without ‘Sheffield legend’ Damian Williams. Hannah Sanders spoke to the larger-than-life dame who is appearing in his tenth production at the Sheffield theatre

34 RMC Books

‘A Man of Sheffield’ is the debut book of Sir Norman Adsetts, a man who helped shape the city as it is today

44 Voice of an angel

Hannah Sanders talks to South Yorkshire songstress Kate Rusby about her new album of rare carols

46 Christmas Quiz

Win tickets to see Michael McIntyre or Walking With Dinosaurs at FlyDSA Arena in our festive giveaway

48 What’s Happening

36 The Diary

The latest news from your region

40 Waste not, want not...

Luxury is the name of the game in this month’s motoring round-up

50 Motoring

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

24 Beauty

Which beauty treats would you like to find under your tree this Christmas?

26 Home & Garden

Make sure your Christmas is full of tradition with these Scandi-inspired decorations

Rachel Martin looks at the organisations with the recipe for tackling waste and deprivation in Sheffield

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42 Winter warmers

Whether you’re looking to kick-start your Christmas Day or want a sweet finish to the evening, these Christmas-inspired cocktails are the perfect pick-me-up for the festive season

FRONT COVER: Jeff Hordley, aka Cain Dingle, was the guest of honour at the Crystal Peaks Christmas lights switch on. Image courtesy Mark Rodgers

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EMMERDALE’S CAIN DINGLE GETS CHRISTMAS UNDERWAY AT CRYSTAL PEAKS.

mmerdale star Jeff Hordley, aka Cain Dingle, found the perfect way to leave his soap persona’s troubles behind him as he launched the festive season at Crystal Peaks.

Jeff ’s character has had a torrid time on the popular ITV soap since he made his first appearance in 2000. Storylines have included being attacked by a mystery assailant who turned out to be his own father, being diagnosed with a brain aneurysm, and supporting his nephew Aaron after he discovered he had been sexually abused.

Thankfully for all concerned, while Jeff ’s fictional character may be a bit of a bad boy, it turns out in real life he’s a nice guy. Hallam FM’s Drivetime DJ Simon Morykin was also there to keep the crowds entertained.

In between throwing the switch to turn on the Christmas lights and entertaining the many fans who attended the event, Jeff relaxed by reading last year’s festive issue of Image.

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Betwixt and between IF YOU’RE THE TYPE THAT GETS EASILY BORED, USE THE TIME BETWEEN CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR TO DO SOMETHING DIFFERENT. PHOEBE SEYMOUR HAS SOME TOP LOCAL SUGGESTIONS. he build up to Christmas seems to go by in a flurry and before you know it, all the presents have been unwrapped, all the games have been played and all the festive food has been scoffed. So now what?

The time between Christmas and New Year, which has come to be known as Betwixmas, can feel like an odd and boring time. But fear not – there are plenty of things to do in Sheffield and north Derbyshire during this quiet period.

Read on to find out how you can keep the whole family merry and bright this Betwixmas.

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Dickens at Chatsworth Have yourself a Dickensian Christmas at Chatsworth. Discover the splendour and squalor of Dickensian London, with Victorian shop fronts, the London Docks, Scrooge’s bed and much, much more – all dressed for Christmas.

Fagin, Bill Sikes and Miss Havisham will also be helping to bring the theme to life my greeting guests of all ages.

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Whether you support the Blades or the Owls, no doubt the football lovers of your family will be watching the footy this Betwixmas.

If you are in the blue camp, now’s the time to start looking for a designated driver as your team has been lumbered with two away fixtures.

Sheffield Wednesday will be playing Nottingham Forest at The City Ground on Boxing Day and Brentford at Griffin Park on 30 December.

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Twixmas at Doncaster Racecourse In an effort to get the people of Doncaster and the surrounding areas moving again, Doncaster Racecourse is holding a Twixmas Race meeting on 29 December, perfect for avid race-goers and novices alike.

The Twixmas race meeting is the Matlock Raft Race began in the early perfect venue for friends and families to 1960s to raise cash for the The Royal haul themselves from in front of the TV, National Lifeboat Institution, and every to enjoy some fresh air and the thrill of Boxing Day, people continue to come from horse racing. all round to race the four-mile course The packed race card, featuring the along the River Derwent.

Sheffield Greyhound Stadium Mares’ The rafts are homemade vessels, some Steeple Chase, will give those in the made for racing and others for comic know plenty to assess the form and effect, with their crew in appropriate fancy allow others to find their racing feet, dress. It is usual for some to sink or whilst enjoying other attractions at the disintegrate long before the finish, course too. particularly near the weir by Masson Mill.

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Exhibitions at Sheffield Museums Small Stories: At Home in a Dolls House at Weston Park Museum is sure to delight children and young-atheart adults alike.

On tour from the V&A Museum of Childhood, Small Stories will take visitors on a journey through the history of the home through 12 intricately crafted dolls’ houses spanning over 300 years.

At The Millennium Gallery, Ravilious & Co: The Pattern of Friendship chronicles the influence of Ravilious and his circle, and their remarkable impact on British visual culture during the 1930s.

Marking the 75th anniversary of his death, this exhibition comprises of over 400 paintings, prints, drawings, photographs, engravings, books, ceramics, wallpaper and textiles, examining how this close-knit group deftly bridged the gap between fine art and design.

To find out more, visit www.museums-sheffield.org.uk.

Winter walks at Longshaw & Castleton After being sat around for a few days, stuffing our faces with turkey and chocolates, a walk is the perfect way to blow off the cobwebs.

Longshaw, Burbage and the Eastern Moors are particularly beautiful at this time of year. Wrap up warm and follow the course of Burbage Brook through the ancient Padley Wood. Enjoy a gentle winter walk alongside a tumbling stream, through atmospheric meadows and winter woodland.

What’s more, the shop and tearoom at Longshaw will also be open to refuel walkers between Boxing Day and New Year’s Eve. The Hope Valley and the village of Castleton are even more vibrant over the winter months. Christmas trees decorate the historic terraces of Castleton, which is an ideal base for starting walks to Mam Tor, Edale and Lose Hill.

To find out more, visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk and search for ‘Longshaw’ or ‘Castleton’.

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CHRISTMAS

BRADFIELD BREWERY’S SEASONAL FAVOURITE BELGIAN BLUE IS BACK… AND THAT MEANS IT’S OFFICIALLY CHRISTMAS. PHOEBE SEYMOUR REPORTS ON WHAT HAS BECOME A COLOURFUL FESTIVE TRADITION.

BLUE FOR YOU ever mind a pint of the black stuff.

With the Christmas season well and truly upon us, ours is a pint of the blue stuff.

The Gill family has only been brewing Farmers Belgian Blue since 2006, but it seems the village of Bradfield - and beyond – couldn’t imagine Christmas without it. In fact, Bradfield Brewery sold a phenomenal 400,000 pints of the seasonal ale last year and the Gills are optimistic they will top this figure for 2017.

“There’s always a buzz about the place when we do our first brew of the year of Belgian Blue because it means Christmas is officially here,” says John Gill. “It signifies a time when all hands are on deck to meet the demands of the period.

Everyone comes together to work hard as a team.”

Watt House Farm was originally a dairy farm, but when milk prices started to plummet in the early 2000s, John and his family decided to diversify. John’s son, Richard, had always been a keen homebrewer and saw a way to turn this hobby into a business. This was much to the relief of Richard’s mother Susan, who was fed up of his equipment being set up on the kitchen table – the

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steam had made her wallpaper peel away.

“Belgian Blue has been around since the beginning, but people don’t often realise that,” said John. “One of the first pubs I remember having a pint of Blue in was the Old Robin Hood at Stannington, which has been converted into housing now.”

Today, Belgian Blue travels much further than Stannington, with requests for the beer coming in from across the UK and Ireland, with one fan in Belfast requesting the blue brew for their festivities. One bottle even made it all the way to Jamaica, to celebrate Christmas in sunnier climes – just call John the Santa of the beer world.

And of course, Belgian Blue isn’t the only highlight on the ale calendar. Bradfield Brewery are the proud producers of the awardwinning Farmers Blonde. Other beers in the permanent range include Farmers Stout and Farmers Brown Cow, which are perhaps unsurprisingly named after the breeds of cows that have graced the Gill family farm.

Seasonal ales include Farmers Yellow Jersey, Farmers Poppy Ale and even our own very special Farmers Sixer pale ale.

The Gill family has certainly had their fair share of ups and downs over the years – all of which are highlighted in the book, Mine’s a Pint: The Story of Bradfield Brewery, published by

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This year, the brewery has launched a Belgian Blue nose hanger beermat. Featuring a playful illustration of a cow’s nose, the idea is that beer lovers hang the mat on their faces, take selfies and upload them to social media.

So be a silly moo, get snapping and tag Bradfield Brewery in your photos this festive season.

Belgian Blue is available on draft at pubs across Sheffield, in 500ml bottles and five litre mini kegs from the brewery’s on-site shop. Also available is a great range of merchandise, clothing and gifts.

For more information, visit www.bradfieldbrewery.co.uk

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The cast of this year’s Mother Goose production outside the Lyceum Theatre

Comic timing NO LYCEUM PANTO IS COMPLETE WITHOUT ‘SHEFFIELD LEGEND’ DAMIAN WILLIAMS. HANNAH SANDERS SPOKE TO THE LARGER-THAN-LIFE DAME WHO IS APPEARING IN HIS TENTH PRODUCTION AT THE SHEFFIELD THEATRE. antomime Dame and comedy actor Damian Williams has his audiences rolling in the aisles and gasping for breath – so much so that he should come with a health warning.

His comic antics, perfect timing and great wit leave the audience laughing uncontrollably, and this year’s pantomime of Mother Goose promises to be no different.

Damian is celebrating his tenth production at the Lyceum Theatre, and this year they’ll be bringing the fun-filled tale to life for the first time in Sheffield.

Mother Goose is a tale of an old woman who meets a magical goose that lays golden eggs. She becomes rich beyond her wildest dreams, and has everything she ever wants apart from beauty and youth – will she be tempted by the offer of both in exchange for her prized feathered friend?

The creative team behind the production is Evolution, the same group who brought the smash hit Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, and, will not only see the return of Sheffield legend Damian, but Jake Canuso (ITV’s Benidorm), Cara Dudgeon (Somewhere in Time), and Andy Day (CBeebies’ Andy’s Dinosaur Adventures).

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from this year’s pantomime, what attracts him to the Dame and what makes a good panto.

everyone to not like you. It’s a great part for audience reactions.

What can we expect from Mother Goose?

What do you think is the key to a good panto?

The panto this year is brand new. We have a new set, costumes and script and it’s great that it is something new for the Lyceum. I’ve seen some of the drawings and sketches – it is going to be spectacular. They’ve thrown a lot of things in to this – I think it might be our best yet.

A good story, one that keeps the children and adults entertained. You need to make sure the script provokes laughter and includes catchy songs. As it’s a family show it’s key to make sure there is something in there that appeals to everyone.

What do you enjoy most about panto?

I love the atmosphere in the theatre at Christmas, it’s always buzzing especially in Sheffield. The city has a really nice feel to it, and the audience brings so much excitement.

What appeals to you the most about the Dame?

The Dame is part of the audience, she gets away with murder and is constantly talking and engaging with everyone. It is the best comedy role and I just love playing her.

If you weren’t playing the Dame, what role would you like?

I quite enjoy playing the villain, as that is how I started. It is such a contrasting role to the Dame as you go for the “boo’s” and want

Why do you think it is important to get the younger generation involved interested in the theatre?

It’s important to get young people back into the theatre to keep them thriving. The panto is sometimes someone’s first experience of live theatre, so hopefully it will encourage them to come back.

With lots of audience participation, impressive special events and brand new sets, Mother Goose promises to be an egg-cellent pantomime and perfect festive treat for the whole family.

The show is running from 8 December to 7 January, to book visit www.sheffieldtheatres.co.uk.

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AS FIRST LEAD ROLES GO, THERE’S PERHAPS NONE BIGGER THAN DOROTHY IN THE WIZARD OF OZ. GABRIELLE BROOKES CAN’T WAIT FOR THE CURTAIN TO OPEN... BY HANNAH SANDERS. oin Dorothy and all her friends for the glorious technicolour production of the timeless classic, The Wizard of Oz. Skip along the yellow brick road and journey through Munchkinland all the way to Oz. Gabrielle Brookes will be taking to the stage as Dorothy in her first lead role. She trained at Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts and has appeared in numerous musicals on the West End, and more recently as Becca in Everybody Loves Jamie at Sheffield’s’ Crucible Theatre.

Here Gabrielle talks about what we can expect from the musical and why it is important to encourage younger generations to become involved in the arts.

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How did it feel when you were cast as Dorothy, and how do you relate to the character?

I couldn’t have been more excited. The Wizard of Oz and Dorothy holds a special place in my heart. She is optimistic and wideeyed which is 100 per cent me. She sort of has her head in the clouds and values friendship and family above anything, so I can relate to the character.

What can we expect from the performance?

A lot of joy, magic and heart. Our director, Rob Hastie, stressed to us that first and foremost we are telling a great story for families. There will also be beautiful costumes and an incredible set.

Story-wise you will be getting a classic but there will be a few little twists thrown in, however you will have to wait and see.

What are you most looking forward to about the production?

I love being in Sheffield, as I think the audiences bring such warmth and heart to a

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Gabrielle is no stranger to Sheffield, after starring in the 2017 production of Everybody Loves Jamie at The Crucible

performance, so I am really excited to share the story with them. A friend also made me realise that although it is such an iconic story, there will be lots of children who won’t have seen it, meaning I’ll be their first Dorothy, which is amazing.

What do you think is the key to a good musical?

Although it is great having all the bells and whistles – I love that part – putting the story first, and what you want your message to be is key. It’s also important to make the audience smile.

Why do you think it is important to encourage younger generations to become involved in the arts?

Above all the arts brings people together. It is a way to tell our own stories and allows us to understand each other. For children it is a great thing to develop their confidence but I think at age any the arts are important as we need to be able to understand each other’s tales.

The Wizard of Oz is running 8 December to 20 January, to book visit www.sheffieldtheatres.co.uk

There is plenty of choice for panto fans across the region. Here’s some highlights: Sleeping Beauty by Manor Operatic Society 27 December – 7 January Sheffield City Hall Tel: 01709 365108 or 0114 278 9789 www.sheffieldcityhall.co.uk Tickets: From £6.16 Aladdin & His Wonderful Lamp by The James Brandon Company 1 December - 7 January The Academy Theatre, Barnsley Tel: 01226 744442 www.theacademytheatre.co.uk Tickets: from £13.50

Jack and the Beanstalk 30 November - 7 January Rotherham Civic Theatre Tel: 01709 823621 www.rotherhamtheatres.co.uk Tickets: Adults £14 Children £12 Peter Pan 2 December - 2 January Pomegranate Theatre, Chesterfield Tel: 01246 345222 www.chesterfieldtheatres.co.uk Tickets: from £12.50

Sleeping Beauty 9-31 December Buxton Opera House Tel: 0845 127 2190 www.buxtonoperahouse.org.uk Tickets: from £19.50 Dick Wittington by The Stannington Players 7-9 December The Lomas Hall www.stanningtonplayers.org.uk Tickets £7

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AFTER A LIFETIME OF EXTRAORDINARY ACHIEVEMENT, SIR NORMAN ADSETTS TELLS HIS FAMILY’S STORY IN A FASCINATING NEW BOOK PUBLISHED

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A prime place in Sheffield history ne-time ice-cream salesman becomes head of multinational company…

The man they call ‘Mr Sheffield’ earns a knighthood…

Leading businessman joins fight against autism…

So ran the headlines. And Sir Norman Adsetts was never very far from them in an extraordinary career which reached its peak in the heady days of the mid-1980s.

Now he’s in the news again, this time for making his debut as an author – at the age of 86.

His new book, A Man of Sheffield – the Adsetts Story, has already attracted critical acclaim from seasoned industry-watchers.

The book represents the fulfilment of another ambition for Sir Norman, who first

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thought of the idea after researching his family history. This revealed several major surprises, and not least, one or two skeletons in the cupboard.

He discovered ancestors including a combative pre-WW1 politician who became a master of the soapbox speech, a 19th century hero of the American running track – who was incidentally also a bigamist and became implicated in race-fixing scandals – and a murderer whose gruesome deeds shocked Hong Kong nearly 100 years ago, a crime for which he went to the gallows.

And yet the book is more than a mere family history or business biography. It is a history of Sheffield seen through the eyes of those bearing the Adsetts name.

The story begins in the late 16th century and includes authoritative detail on major historical events including the First World War and the Normandy landings, leading up to the 1980s and the regeneration of Sheffield, a process in which he was instrumental.

And yet Sir Norman, whose home is still in Sheffield, is characteristically modest about his latest achievement.

“It’s the story of a family that moved four miles in 400 years. So we weren’t exactly upwardly mobile!” he said.

“It was a fascinating task to do the research and find history peopled by such remarkable characters. Many of them would warrant a book in their own right.”

Sir Norman after receiving his knighthood

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Until Christmas Eve 10am-6pm Sunday to Wednesday, 10am-8pm Thursday to Saturday www.sheffieldchristmasmarkets.co.uk Located on Fargate and the Peace Gardens, this market is a highlight on the Sheffield calendar. Santa’s grotto is at the heart of the event along with the Sleigh Bar and German sausage grill.

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On 2 December they will be singing traditional Christmas carols between noon and 1pm at Kelham Island’s Victorian Christmas Market.

A week later on 9 December the choir’s festive concert A Celebration of Christmas starts at 7.30 pm in St. Polycarp’s Church, 33 Wisewood Lane, S6 4WA. There will be lots of Christmas songs, some sacred, some secular and some just fun. The choir will be joined by Rainbow Forge Junior Choir and the Millhouses Community Choir Octet who will all add even more variety to an evening celebrating many of the aspects of the Christmas season.

Tickets, which are available at the door or in advance from Jackie on 0114 286 3251, are £10, £8 for Senior Citizens and there is no charge for 12 and unders. Tickets include a free programme and seasonal refreshments.

To complete the choir’s Christmas sings they will be in The Winter Garden on 16 December between 11am and 1pm to sing everyone’s favourite Christmas carols once again.

Sheffield Teachers Choir is always on the look-out for new members... and you don’t have to be a teacher to join. There are vacancies in all parts, especially for altos, tenors and basses. Rehearsals are on Thursday evenings during the school year (i.e. September to mid-July) 7-9pm at St. Mary’s Church Centre, Bramall Lane. There is no audition, you just have to be someone who wants to sing in a mixed voice choir. To find out more about the Teachers’ Choir, and how to join, please visit www.cityofsheffieldteacherschoir.org.uk.

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Santa at the Museum 9, 10, 16, 17, 23 & 24 December Weston Park Museum, Weston Park, Western Bank, Sheffield, S10 2TP Tickets: £6 per child, includes a gift Bring the family to Weston Park for a visit to everyone’s favourite man in red. They’ll be transforming the Arctic World gallery into Santa’s North Pole ho-ho-home and he’ll be there in person with a warm welcome and quality presents.

Christmas Celebration Concert 10 December Sheffield City Hall, Barker’s Pool, Sheffield, S1 2JA www.sheffieldcityhall.co.uk Ticket from £5.60 Chorus Choirs are back with their ‘Christmas Celebration’ show full of wonderful Christmas classics with a series of superb concerts, complete with Sheffield Pops Orchestra, to set you in the Christmas spirit.

A Christmas Carol 11-13 December Library Theatre, Surrey Street, Sheffield, S1 1XZ www.sheffieldtheatres.co.uk Tickets £10 Bob Cratchit, on a zero-hours contract, is still at work in the office of ES Payday Loans. Its owner Ebenezer Scrooge hates Christmas. In the course of one night everything will change. This new adaptation of Dickens’ classic follows his plot and includes all his colourful characters, but sets them in today’s Sheffield.

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THEATRE Mother Goose 8 December 2017–7 January 2018 Lyceum Theatre, 55 Norfolk Street, Sheffield, S1 1DA www.sheffieldtheatres.co.uk Tickets from £15 Don’t miss this year’s fun-filled, family pantomime, Mother Goose starring Sheffield legend, Damian Williams, who will be celebrating his tenth hilarious year at the Lyceum.

Until 14 January Millennium Gallery, 48 Arundel Gate, Sheffield, S1 2PP www.museums-sheffield.org.uk Delphine and Max, Five porcelain Christmas A true seasonal favourite, Handmade for houses. Image © Delphine His Christmas offers an alternative to the High Street for this year’s Christmas shopping, with gift ideas galore to suit every pocket.

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BALLET The Nutcracker 9-13 January 2018 Lyceum Theatre, 55 Norfolk Street, Sheffield, S1 1DA www.sheffieldtheatres.co.uk // Tickets from £26 This spectacular new version of The Nutcracker, with stunning baroque designs, is an enchanting treat for the whole family and the perfect introduction to ballet. A delightfully festive tale, telling the timeless story of Clara.

The Wizard of Oz 8 December 2017– 20 January 2018 Crucible, 55 Norfolk Street, Sheffield, S1 1DA www.sheffieldtheatres.co.uk Tickets from £15 Join Dorothy and all her friends for this glorious technicolour production of the timeless classic. Skip along the yellow brick road and journey through Munchkinland all the way to Oz, carried along by all your favourite tunes.

Neverland 1-31 December Theatre Delicatessen, 202 Eyre Street, Sheffield, S1 4QZ www.theatredelicatessen.co.uk Tickets from £21 Dive into a dark and dangerous world of mermaids, rum and glittering pirates.

Expect food fights, absinthe bars and soaring live music from a band of lost boys.

Kate Rusby

Paul Heaton and Jacqui Abbott

MUSIC Robert Plant

Paul Heaton and Jacqui Abbott

6 December Sheffield City Hall, Barker’s Pool, Sheffield, S1 2JA www.sheffieldcityhall.co.uk Ticket from £39.20 Robert Plant returns with a brand new album, ‘Carry Fire’. This will be his eleventh solo album and first full-length release since 2014’s acclaimed ‘Lullaby and...The Ceaseless Roar’.

9 December FlyDSA Arena, Broughton Lane, Sheffield, S9 2DF www.flydsaarena.co.uk Tickets £31.92 With a newly released album ‘Crooked Calypso’, this tour promises to be one of the best yet. Paul and Jacqui last played live at their ‘Beauty In The East’ show, and will be joined by The James Hunter Six as their special guest.

Kate Rusby 7 December Sheffield City Hall, Barker’s Pool, Sheffield, S1 2JA www.sheffieldcityhall.co.uk Ticket from £22 Kate’s beautiful, expressive vocals never fail to connect the emotional heart of a song to that of her audience. Famously down to earth, for over 20 years Kate’s engaging personality and sharp Yorkshire wit have further endeared her to concert-goers everywhere.

New Year’s Eve Gala 31 December Buxton Opera House, Water Street, Buxton, SK17 6XN Tel: 01298 72190 Tickets from £21 The British Philharmonic Concert Orchestra return for a fun-packed evening to celebrate the arrival of the new year with style. Bring your party poppers and streamers and join in the fun!

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Leading from the front AFTER 42 YEARS IN BUSINESS, FAMILY-RUN SHEFFIELD WINDOW CENTRE CONTINUES TO MOVE WITH THE TIMES. t was back in 1975, when Rubik’s Cubes were all the rage and Bohemian Rhapsody topped the charts, that Sheffield Window Centre (SWC) was founded. Fast-forward 42 years and Ian Hunter, who took over the running of SWC in the early eighties, is managing director... and with his four children involved, this is a true family business.

As the decades have rolled by, generations of Sheffield folk have found SWC to be the most reliable name they look for. SWC was the first Sheffield business to be given Trusted Trader status by Which? and they have been named the UK’s “Installer of the Year” at the G Awards – the most prestigious awards in the UK window industry.

Of course, there have been big changes since 1975. SWC has stayed at the very top by investing in key personnel to meet the ever-increasing demand for high quality products, new machinery, adopting green policies, and constantly researching methods of production to provide the most up-to-date levels of security and thermal efficiency. And the Rockingham Street showroom has recently undergone substantial renovations – introducing an exciting new product display.

The one thing that hasn’t changed, though, is their “old fashioned” approach to selling.

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Good-looking windows are no good if you can still feel the chill – but thanks to SWC, you won’t feel a thing. Their standard windows have energy efficiency ratings of A, while their double-glazed units are made from Pilkington’s KS glass, are argon-filled and incorporate a warm edge spacer bar to retain heat.

It’s not just about staying cosy, though – perhaps the most important thing you want from a window is to know it’s secure. SWC’s windows are fitted with a multi-point shoot bolt locking mechanism – the best there is.

Don’t be misled by the name – SWC do more than just windows. They offer an expert stained glass service, fascias and soffits, as well as high-quality doors and conservatories, suitable for year round use. Offering a wide range of benefits including thermal insulation with solar control, glare reduction, enhanced sound insulation and self-cleaning properties.

The company can also install underfloor heating and laminated floors, as well as taking care of the building, plastering and electrical work, so you only deal with one point of contact throughout the entire process.

And that’s not all – SWC is also applying its expertise to making a difference in the local community. Supporting a number of worthy causes, including Rain Rescue, a Rotherham-based rescue centre helping pets in true crisis.

Sheffield Window Centre has a soft spot for abandoned pets – several staff and family members have adopted dogs from Rain Rescue – and as a company they have donated windows and doors to keep the charity’s animals warm and secure. They also donated a conservatory from the showroom, which was auctioned and raised £1,700.

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RACHEL MARTIN LOOKS AT THE ORGANISATIONS WITH THE RECIPE FOR TACKLING WASTE AND DEPRIVATION IN SHEFFIELD.

Waste not, want not… very year, we waste between 30 and 40 per cent of food due to cosmetic blemishes – best before dates, weirdlooking, misshapen foods and supermarkets cancelling or reducing their orders. And in the UK alone, 15 million tonnes of food is thrown away each year, at a cost of £19 billion.

The Real Junk Food Project (TRJFP) Sheffield promotes the value of this surplus food by reducing unnecessary waste – asking customers to ‘pay as you feel’ for groceries and meals which would otherwise have ended up going to landfill. Meaning you can choose to pay using money, time or skills, and there is no set amount or minimum donation.

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Meijer. “So many people go hungry whilst perfectly good food ends up in the bin – it makes zero sense.

“The pay-as-you-feel concept we operate allows people to enjoy a meal at our community centres in Upperthorpe and Norfolk Park and be social regardless of their financial situation – we believe everyone, regardless of circumstance, has something of value to offer.

“Each shopper at the Sharehouse Market, Burngreave is also limited to two bags and invited to pay what they feel is an appropriate price, with those who can't afford to pay encouraged to instead donate their time by volunteering.”

This year, TRJFP have opened a second

café, acquired a warehouse and introduced their ‘fuel for school’ initiative - a project which involves delivering surplus stock to eight local schools, and teaching both children and parents about the values of healthy eating, seasonality and saving food.

“The time, skills and resources which have gone into food production are often ignored, as is the potential environmental harm of waste. Challenging this mind-set is the starting point to tackling food waste.

“Fuel for school provides parents with access to food where they previously didn’t have and instils a greater connection to types of food they may otherwise have not been familiar with.”

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FOODCYCLE’S VOLUNTEERS LEADING THE FIGHT AGAINST THE CITY’S FOOD POVERTY.

supermarkets, thanks to a deal with local outlets including Ocado, Amazon and M&S, and is in the storeroom at the market almost straight away. And there is plenty of choice too, with boxes piled high and fruit and vegetables in abundance.

“Fresh produce forms a key part of the merchandise on offer at TRJFP and all the fruit and vegetables originate from supermarkets, restaurants, catering companies, allotments and growers.

“Our aim is to not only reduce food waste, but to help create a more sustainable food system and further alleviate food shortages.

Whilst re-educating our customers and building awareness that in fact, surplus products are perfectly fine to consume.”

Christmas has always been a time of great festivities and plenty, but the TRJFP know that a great deal of edible food is consequently thrown away. Which is why, on Christmas Eve, Sharehouse Market will open its doors to customers who can snap up chocolates, mince pies, Christmas puddings, turkeys, geese and more.

“Come along from midday – midnight, collect some food, contribute to the project and help us lead the way in reducing food waste all year round, not just at Christmas.”

As the amount of food they receive is virtually endless, TRJFP are always looking for more volunteers, whether that be running the market, sorting or picking up food, or working in the café.

“We’re only limited by the amount of people who can help. We offer roots to employment and can train you to work at a professional level. We also offer the opportunity to go on to work in the catering side of the business, where all work is offered at a living wage.”

Visit: www.realjunkfoodsheffield.com for more information or email: info@realjunkfoodsheffield.com.

Started in London by a group of students who were passionate about tackling the huge levels of food waste they saw in the city, FoodCycle combines volunteers, surplus food and spare kitchen spaces to create nutritious meals for people at risk of food poverty and social isolation.

United by the simple idea that food waste and food poverty should not co-exist, FoodCycle now has 29 project hubs across the UK – with four in Sheffield alone.

FoodCycle has a huge impact in the city – every week, they serve hot, healthy, three-course meals to tackle immediate hunger.

Reclaiming food from supermarkets, local green grocers, bakeries and wholefood shops that would otherwise go to waste.

They create spaces for people to share food and friendship and are an important source of support for vulnerable people in Sheffield, helping to build communities where they may have otherwise broken down.

“We are a group of volunteers who take fresh food that would otherwise be thrown away and cook it into healthy, vegetarian meals,” said Kathy Walsh, volunteer PR, marketing and communications officer for Food Cycle Sheffield St Barts. “We have hubs in four areas of Sheffield: Sharrow, St Barts, Firth Park and Lowedges and we serve up over 100 meals every Wednesday.”

FoodCycle is all about empowering people through the cycle of progression, and the meals are open to anyone in the community, particularly those affected by food poverty or social isolation.

“Everyone is welcome to eat with us. The majority of our guests at Sheffield St Barts are elderly gentlemen who live on their own, usually because their wives have passed away. They may be suffering from ill health,

mental health or depression, or they don’t know how to cook. And often they have noone to talk to, aside from during a FoodCycle meal.

“It’s here that they receive warmth and welcome – they come along and get a healthy meal, but also a chance to meet new people and ask about how the food was made. They can also take away extra portions and any surplus stock that hasn’t been utilised.

“There are too many success stories to mention them all – every week volunteers give support, welcome and friendship to vulnerable people. But one example of a guest who has been affected really positively is an elderly gentleman who took away enough food to make a curry for the whole week.”

As Christmas approaches and the weather gets colder, difficult times become even harder for many vulnerable people across Sheffield and beyond. And FoodCycle are always looking for more people to join them in the fight against food poverty.

From cooks to servers, they’re looking for a host of volunteers. Or if you have more time, you could work as a food co-ordinator securing surplus food from retailers.

“For people who feel socially isolated, missing out over the Christmas holidays can compound their loneliness, and as you may appreciate, it requires extra resources to ensure this doesn’t happen.

“If you, or anyone you know, would like to help us to make a difference not just over the festive period, but year-round, get in touch on Facebook or go to www.foodcycle.org.uk to register to volunteer. We particularly need people who can help with welcoming our guests, serving up meals and washing dishes. Or if you’re not free on Wednesdays, you could help us with our fundraising.”

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COCKTAILS

Winter warmers WHETHER YOU’RE LOOKING TO KICK-START YOUR CHRISTMAS DAY OR WANT A SWEET FINISH TO THE EVENING, THESE CHRISTMAS-INSPIRED COCKTAILS ARE THE PERFECT PICK-ME-UP FOR THE FESTIVE SEASON.

BY HANNAH SANDERS, PHOEBE SEYMOUR & RACHEL MARTIN

here’s nothing like a festive cocktail to get you in the Christmas mood... and Sheffield is blessed with some great bars and restaurants and talented mixologists to make sure your party really swings.

We sent our team of dedicated feature writers to three of the region’s best venues – Brocco on the Park, Kettle Black and West 10 – in search of the true Christmas spirit. It looks like they found what they were looking for.

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Rudolftini

Sloe Gin Fizz

* 25ml Finlandia vodka * 12.5ml Malibu * 37.5ml double cream or soya cream or almond milk * Dash of hazelnut liqueur * Ice and garnish with two chocolate * Matchmakers and a maraschino cherry

* 20ml blackberry liqueur * 25ml sloe gin * 10ml sugar syrup * 125ml prosecco * Dash of soda and garnish with a sprig of rosemary and two blackberries

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to indulge a little more, you can opt for a dash of double cream – I opted for a soya base, but you can also ask for almond. It’s a dazzling show-stopper that’s sure to get even the Grinch amongst us into the festive spirit.

A more refreshing alternative, the Sloe Gin Fizz is the perfect accompaniment for whiling away a winter’s afternoon, while tucking into something off the festive menu.

Dusky berry in colour, this cocktail is smooth but big on taste, you get some fizz from the prosecco, which then reveals the blackberry undertones, before all the flavours harmonise.

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WEST 10 Mixologist: Adrian Eastwood

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If you need something stronger to kick-start your Christmas morning, Jonnie’s Breakfast Cocktail is a delicious twist on the classic Bucks Fizz. Though it has bitter notes of gin, it’s surprisingly refreshing. But don’t be fooled by this easy-to-drink cocktail, named after the

West 10 owner and inventor himself, Jonnie Higginbottom. Even the boozy berries have been soaked in Pinkster gin – the ideal drink to get you through a day with the in-laws.

It wouldn’t be Christmas without Baileys, and whether you’re looking for something to round off your meal or a nightcap after a few at the bar, Adrian’s Christmas Mini Guinness is the perfect dessert cocktail. Based on West 10’s infamous mini Guinness shot, bartender Adrian has super-sized it, adding a white choc ice and raspberries. It’s a wacky and wonderful pudding for grown-ups.

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Adrian’s Christmas Mini Guinness

Jonnie’s Breakfast Cocktail * Handful of Pinkster Gin Boozy Berries * 50ml Pinkster Gin * Dash of Noilly Pratt Vermouth * Pink grapefruit juice * Topped up with Cava

* Drizzle of Cointreau * 50ml Tia Maria * 25ml Baileys * Garnish with a slice of choc ice and two raspberries

Chilli Chocolate Old Fashioned

Mint Espresso Martini

* 50ml Havana 7yr * 3 Dashes angostura bitters * 1 Brown sugar cube * 12.5ml coco blanc liquor * 2 Drops of Tabasco * Stir well over ice, garnish with an orange twist.

* 50ml Patron XO * 12.5ml Creme de menth * 12.5ml Gomme * 1 Espresso shot * Shaken well, garnished with cocoa powder, coffee beans and mint Matchmakers.

KETTLE BLACK Bar manager: Patrick Geoghegan-Shaw

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One for the purists, the old fashioned is a stripped-back classic conjuring images of ‘Mad Men’ types propping up the bar and looking, y’know, proper suave. Kettle Black has gone one step further, though, by putting a unique spin on the simple blend of sugar, bitters and booze. If you love chocolate, and you love chilli, you might just find this is your favourite cocktail in Sheffield. Brain-child of bar

manager, Patrick Geoghegan-Shaw, the Chilli Chocolate Old Fashioned is particularly worthy of recommendation as an after-dinner must-have. Skip pudding and go straight for this nightcap. Just don’t try this if you don’t really, really love chilli. It’s a serious drink, with just the rich alcohol to offset the feverish heat.

I’m a big fan of espresso martinis, so adding a seasonal twist to this cocktail just makes sense. Plus, I figure that around the holidays we all need a festive little pick-meup. The luxurious blend of creme de menth and Patron XO complement the rich espresso, conjuring up visions of candy canes and After Eight’s with every sip. What a time to be alive, folks.

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VOICE OF AN ANGEL

HANNAH SANDERS TALKS TO SOUTH YORKSHIRE SONGSTRESS ABOUT HER NEW ALBUM OF RARE CAROLS. ith a career spanning 25 years, Penistone-born Kate Rusby is one of the finest traditional folk singers, and with capability to meld both old and new she is one of the most emotive original songwriters of her time.

Kate’s beautiful, expressive vocals never fail to capture the emotional heart of her melodies, and her engaging personality and sharp Yorkshire wit have further endeared her fans.

This is never truer than at Christmas as each December, Rusby embarks on a popular Christmas tour across the UK. Her Christmas concerts bring the festive season to life, resulting in a spellbinding, magical evening for all involved.

Here she gives us into an insight into her career influences, inspirations and what to expect from this year’s tour.

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What inspired your new album Angels and Men?

We have the most fantastic tradition in South Yorkshire of singing rare carols in pubs, starting the weekend after Armistice Day carrying on though until New Year’s Day. The songs were at one time widely known up and down the country but the Victorians threw them out of the churches for being too happy, so, the people who loved singing them took them to the pubs where they could combine singing with beer - there the songs have remained, passed on down the generations.

Christmas is a time we can gather together as a family, leave work behind and we cook and sing, open presents and sing, drink wine and sing, walk to the pub and sing. You get the picture, I just adore Christmas, it was always made magical for us - we had no

money at all growing up but my parents always created a sparkle.

What comes first when writing, the words or the melody?

Usually the melody, I’ll be sat late at night with my guitar or at the piano just messing about with chords and riffs and sometimes a tune for a song starts to form. If I can remember it the following day I’ll keep working on it. It’s all just nonsense words really at the start then the lyrics just kind of drop in there and then the story will start to build and on it goes.

As a folk singer, what is the biggest draw of the folk tradition for you?

I love stories, I always have, and these old songs have great stories. In fact they are like mini films, setting up the characters and

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my parents gave me has then employed us all and it fills me with pride what we have achieved over the years, as a family and a team.

The last gig of this year will be very special too, it will be the last gig of the Christmas tour, and the end of the 25th year so we are streaming it. I’m very lucky and humbled by the support from fans over the years.

What’s the appeal of the festive season for you?

I adore sharing these songs with the rest of the country. Apart from South Yorkshire the only other place that has this tradition is Cornwall.

I love going back to a town where we sang the songs previously, because the audience all join in the choruses - It’s one of my guilty pleasures to hear people singing these amazing songs back to us as we travel around.

We always have a brass quintet with us at Christmas so that’s always just gorgeous too, being a Yorkshire lass from a mining background, I find the sound of brass instruments so moving.

What can we expect from this year’s festive tour?

Well we have the new album out so there will be loads of new songs to play, can’t wait, and of course stories and laughs a plenty. Sparkles and twinkles galore!

Finally, what are your plans for after your upcoming tour?

following their lives, very visual. In fact it’s how I remember the words, if you follow the story in your head you can imagine it all unfolding.

Who has been the biggest influence on your music?

Apart from my parents who both sing and play, it has to be Nic Jones. He’s an incredible guitar player and when he sang, it was as if he was just telling you about something that happened to a mate. He had a bad car accident over 30 years ago and was in a coma for a long time.

He could never play like he once did but when he did come back he sang on my album 20, joining me on a song called Lark. When he started singing I couldn’t help but shed a few tears, it was a ‘dream come true’ moment and so amazing to hear him sing again.

What are some of your career highlights especially over the Christmas period?

Apart from being made a Patron of Yorkshire, and a Freeman of the Borough of Barnsley last year, I think the highlight is that we are celebrating 25 years of touring.

When I started out all those years ago we had no idea what would happen, we set up our own record company – Pure Records, for which all my family still work. The music that

Well, back in the studio next year, this time for a ‘normal’ album, I seem to alternate between Christmas and ‘normal’ at the moment. We will also be hosting our 5th Underneath The Stars Festival.

Growing up, most weekends through summer we would be at some festival or other having a whale of a time and we wanted to create a similar feeling to those festivals that used to pass on the music, songs and dance to kids, with of course beer, tea, amazing food and the most gorgeous brilliant music!

Touring around the world for 25 years we’ve met stunning musicians and bands, now we get to invite them to Yorkshire for our own festival. So if you’re free on 20-22 July come along, you’ll love it!

The sound of music There is plenty of choice for Christmas concert fans across the region. Here’s some highlights: Christmas Celebration 10 December Sheffield City Hall Barker's Pool, Sheffield S1 2JA www.sheffieldcityhall.co.uk Tickets from £5.60 Military Wives Choir 2017: Home for Christmas 7 December Sheffield Cathedral Church Street, Sheffield S1 1HA www.sheffieldcathedral.org Tickets £27.50 Tideswell Male Voice Choir 7 December Buxton Opera House Water Street, Buxton, SK17 6XN www.buxtonoperahouse.org.uk Tel: 01298 72190 Tickets £10 Loxley Christmas Ensemble: Loxley Silver Band 12 December The Rising Sun 471 Fulwood Road, Sheffield S10 3QA www.risingsunsheffield.co.uk Free admission Carols by Candlelight 10, 15, 16 & 17 December Christ Church Fulwood Canterbury Avenue Sheffield S10 3RT www.fulwoodchurch.co.uk Tel: 0114 230 1911 Abbeydale Singers 9 December St Mark’s Church Broomfield Road, Broomhill, S10 2SE www.abbeydalesingers.org.uk

Kate will be appearing at Sheffield City Hall, 9 December when she’ll be showcasing festive Yorkshire songs from her new album Angels and Men along with a few of her old favourites. Visit www.sheffieldityhall.co.uk for tickets.

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CHRISTMAS QUIZ

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CHRISTMAS FILMS

Do you recognise these classic movies?

1. George Bailey contemplates suicide but is saved by an angel called Clarence.

2. Bratty Kevin McCallister awakens to an empty house and when two con men plan a robbery, he alone can save the day.

3. One of Santa’s helpers learns of his true identity as a human and goes to New York City to meet his biological father.

4. Willie T. Stokes and his partner pose as a mall Santa and his elf, ripping off shopping outlets on Christmas Eve. 5. A department store Santa has to prove his sanity by convincing a judge he really is Father Christmas.

WIN TICKETS TO SEE MICHAEL McINTYRE OR WALKING WITH DINOSAURS AT FLYDSA ARENA IN OUR FESTIVE GIVEAWAY. e have two fantastic prizes in our Image Christmas Quiz, courtesy of the FlyDSA Arena in Sheffield, the region’s largest indoor premier entertainment venue. You can win either a pair of tickets to see Michael McIntyre on 23 June or a pair of tickets to see Walking With Dinosaurs, which is returning for four performances on 10-11 August.

Michael McIntyre’s Big World Tour has seen this hugely popular British comedian selling out arenas in New Zealand, Australia and Dubai. He’s now bringing his best show yet to Sheffield.

Walking With Dinosaurs: The Arena Spectacular is a dazzling show featuring new, state-of-the-art technology and 18 life-size creatures including the Stegosaurus, Raptors and the terrifying Tyrannosaurus-Rex!

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Eat, drink and be merry.

6. Which brewery produces the classic Christmas ale, Belgian Blue?

7. Does James Bond have his Vodka Martini shaken or stirred?

8. Who said: “The only way to eat well in England is to have breakfast three times a day”?

9. Which 17th century spoilsport made eating mince pies illegal?

10. Who serves up the figgy pudding in Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol?

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Do you recognise these Christmas classics?

11. What was the name of the choir in Fairytale of New York by The Pogues and Kirsty McColl?

12. The Pet Shop Boys had a UK Christmas Number 1 with a song that was a signature hit for country star, Willie Nelson. What was the name of the song?

13. A Queen song is the only record to have reached number one twice at Christmas.

What is it?

14. Robbie Williams hit the top of the charts in 2001 with Somethin’ Stupid, but with whom did he duet?

15. In 2009 an internet campaign stopped Simon Cowell’s domination of the Christmas charts. Which band stopped X Factor winner Joe McElderry getting to number one?

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Can you name these Sheffield movers and shakers?

16. Born in Ranmoor, he went to Birkdale School and became famous on a TV show where he played many parts, including a lumberjack and a cheese shop proprietor.

17. He grew up in Handsworth and trained as a welder, only to be bitten by the acting bug. After RADA he played various roles from a Bond villain to Lady Chatterley’s lover.

18. She went to school in Sharrow, studied psychology at Sheffield University and retired in 2016 after a wildly successful athletics career that brought Olympic and World Championship gold.

19. Released by Sheffield Wednesday as a 16-year-old, he made his Premiership debut in 2014. The following season he made his England debut and was voted Footballer of the Year.

20. Born in Pitsmoor in 1940, this mullet-wearing leopardskin lover spent two years in the merchant navy and six weeks in prison (for selling stolen carpets) before finding his niche running nightclubs.

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A tribute to Swedish superstars Abba heads to the Avenue, Chesterfield, this December and you could be in the audience.

We’ve teamed up with Secret Shoebox in West Street, Sheffield, to give away a fantastic pair of £250 Loake shoes.

To enter, visit www.rmcmedia.co.uk by 15 December and answer the following question: Which country are Abba from?

Win by visiting rmcmedia.co.uk/competitions by 23 December and tell us where Secret Shoebox is based.

WIN A VIP TRIP TO YORKSHIRE WILDLIFE PARK

WIN A PAIR OF TICKETS FOR DANCING ON ICE

Get close up and personal with some of the beautiful animals including polar bears Victor, Pixel, Nissan and Nobby.

Legendary duo Torvill and Dean will be acting as head judges when the Dancing on Ice UK tour comes to Sheffield on 27-29 March.

To enter, visit www.rmcmedia.co.uk by 15 December and name one of the polar bears.

Win tickets by visiting rmcmedia.co.uk/competitions by 20 February and telling us who the show’s head judges are.

WIN A BARBEQUE SET Forget winter, get ready for next summer with a barbecue set from Yorkshire Caravans, a South Yorkshire firm dating back to the 1930s.

To enter, visit rmcmedia.co.uk/competitions by 5 January and tell us in what decade the company opened for business.

WIN A WEEKEND BREAK Win a weekend break at the 300-acre Woodward Lakes and Lodges estate near Doncaster with a fantastic helicopter flight.

Visit www.rmcmedia.co.uk/competitions by 23 March 2018 and tell us how many acres the estate covers.

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WIN A NIGHT OUT AT NAPOLEONS We've teamed up with Napoleons Casino and Restaurant on Ecclesall Road to give away a belated Christmas party for six in January.

Go to rmcmedia.co.uk/competitions before 20 December and tell us what number you need to hit in Blackjack.

WIN SIX MONTHS GYM MEMBERSHIP We are giving away six months membership at Places Gym Sheffield, at Crystal Peaks.

To win, visit rmcmedia.co.uk/competitions and tell us which shopping centre Places Gym is in.

WIN A FLIGHT WITH HUMMINGBIRD HELICOPTERS

Chapman Physiotherapy Ltd offfers personal training, podiatry, Pilates and much more in their new Bawtry studio.

Hummingbird Helicopters at Doncaster Sheffield Airport offers fantastic flights over South Yorkshire, the Peak District and the Humber.

Win a free PT or physio session by visiting rmcm,edia.co.uk/competitions by 5 January and naming one of their services.

Take to the skies by visiting rmcmedia.co.uk/competitions and telling us where Hummingbird Helicopters is based.

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Santa, Elves & Sleigh Bells at the Tropical Butterfly House Journey into Christmas past with Bill Kirby and St Luke’s Christmas wouldn’t be Christmas in Sheffield without a scene of the city’s industrial past by much-loved artist Bill Kirby.

Sheffielder Bill’s Christmas scenes – always a snowy reminder of days gone by – are a long-running St Luke’s Hospice tradition, one of the charity’s biggest selling Christmas cards.

And this year Bill has created a snowy scene of the iconic Wicker Arches as seen from Spital Hill, back in the days of steam trains and Sheffield’s original tram network.

“Every year we are asked if Bill will be creating another of his very special images for us and every year he comes up with something that creates an instant piece of nostalgia,” said St Luke’s Retail Operations Manager Marie Egerton.

Bill’s design is one of more than 20 exclusive Christmas cards that are available now from all St Luke’s shops throughout the city or via the St Luke’s website at www.stlukeshospice.org.uk

Santa is arriving early at the Tropical Butterfly House. The big guy will be making a special visit to the wildlife centre on 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, 17 and 20 to 24 December, and visitors can expect a magical family day out.

This year Santa’s Grotto bookings are being taken online. There will be lots of fun things to do including the tractor sleigh ride, animal encounters, and the Elf Workshop.

This year the amazing twice daily free-flying bird and animal display will be based around Santa’s naughty elves, and will feature owls, skunks, rats, parrots, and the ever amusing, laughing kookaburra.

“After the amazing success of our Halloween Spooktacular and Fright Nights, we’ve gone all out to make our Christmas event just as unforgettable. Christmas is such a special family time and we enjoy contributing to that festive feeling,” said Joanne McDonough, operations director.

The Tropical Butterfly House is open every day of the year except Christmas Day and Boxing Day. Visit www.butterflyhouse.co.uk to plan your trip.

CELEBRATE THE SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS AT TWO CRYSTAL PEAKS EVENTS The sound of Christmas comes to Crystal Peaks on 21 December as children from neighbouring schools sings a selection of their festive favourites.

Pupils from the Westfield family of schools – which includes three nursery infant schools, three junior schools, three primary schools and a secondary school – will be outside the shopping centre’s East Mall from 6pm as they present a special concert of Christmas songs for evening shoppers.

“We always work very closely with the Westfield family of schools and are delighted to welcome them again on this special Christmas evening,” said centre manager Lee Greenwood.

On 17 December at 4.30pm, the Crystal Peaks Food Court will be the setting for the centre’s annual carol service, led by the Rev Stephen Horton of Crystal Peaks Church.

“The Crystal Peaks Church is very much a part of the centre’s life. A few years ago we thought that it would be good to organise a carol service so that we could have a little of the original Christmas meaning on display,” added Lee.

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Westbourne School named ‘best in Sheffield’ Westbourne has topped a local league table based on exam results. The independent school has been named the best performing school in Sheffield, and the seventh best nationwide, according to the Sunday Times after recent examination results.

The Broomhill school came top of the Sheffield section of the The Sunday Times Schools Guide 2018, Parent Power.

The ranking is determined by the percentage of entries who gained A* to B grades at A-level and the percentage of entries gained at A* and A grades at GCSE level.

At Westbourne 48.3 per cent of students achieved A* and A’s in GCSE’s in 2017. For more information head to www.westbourneschool.co.uk

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MOTORING

LUXURY IS THE NAME OF THE GAME IN THIS MONTH’S MOTORING ROUND-UP. BY JORDAN CUTFORTH.

Six-figure luxury Customers make a point Since Maserati’s first ever SUV – the Levante – was first released to the public, it has only ever been available with a diesel engine in the UK. Maserati, with a diesel engine? Surely not.

Thankfully, Maserati has listened to its fanbase and has now released a petrol version. Named the Levante S, it’ll be powered by a Ferrari engineered 3.0-litre V6 producing 430hp which no doubt will haul this majestic automotive vehicle to a top speed of 164mph. It’ll achieve the 062mph run in 5.2 seconds. Power is transferred through an eight-speed ZF automatic gearbox.

The engine is made at the Ferrari factory in Maranello.

Two trim levels available: GranLusso trim and GranSport trim.

Available to order now. Priced from £70,775.

New special edition Audi Q7 ranges are dripping with extras

The all-new Mercedes S-Class Coupe has finally gone on sale in the UK. There are three different models to choose from – the S 560, S 63 and S 65.

At £103,715, the S560 is the ‘entry level’ variant in the range. Replacing the old S500 model, the S560 introduces a new 4.0-litre biturbo V8 petrol unit capable of producing 469 hp and 700 Nm of torque. The S 63 starts from £127,515 and comes with a 612hp 4.0-litre V8. The S 65 comes with a monstrous 630hp 6.0litre V12 unit costing £189,615.

As standard there is a host of features including: wireless phone charging, Airmatic air suspension, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, and 19-inch alloy wheels. S 63s and S 65s are even more luxurious.

Turn it up to 11 After the release of the DB11 coupe to mark the start of a new chapter for Aston Martin, we finally have the DB11 Volante – the open-top variant of the luxurious GT car.

Powered exclusively by the same 4.0litre V8 engine found in the hard-top, it’ll produce 503hp.

As with every Aston Martin, there is an extensive array of interior options to make for an exceptional scope for personalisation, enabling all customers to design a car which is tailored to their wishes.

As the DB11 was the first car to be built in partnership with Mercedes-Benz, the car will be as reliable as any other German-built manufacturer, something which Aston Martin wasn’t famed for.

Prices from £159,000 with deliveries expected in spring 2018.

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TOP SPEC Q7 Audi has introduced new editions to their Q7 range – the Vorsprung and Black Edition.

Sitting above the previous range-topping S-Line specification, the Black Edition includes 21inch alloy wheels, premium Valcona leather and a black styling pack extending to the radiator grille frame, profile trim strip, front bumper styling accents and door mirrors. There’s also a full length panoramic sunroof, a flat-bottomed multi-function steering wheel, 12.3-inch TFT, rearview camera and adjustable adaptive air suspension sport.

Above the Black Edition sits the Vorsprung specification. This includes even larger 22-inch alloy wheels, ultra-supportive front super sport seats, wireless charging for all Qi-enabled mobile phones, a heads up display, and BOSE 3D sound system. Driving assistance tour pack and Parking Assistance Pack are also included.

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