Sixer January 2017

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Sixer THE QUALITY MAGAZINE FOR NORTH SHEFFIELD

A year to remember Looking back on 2016

Make a fresh start New year, new you

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WORTH FIGHTING FOR RIVELIN VALLEY TREES IN THE SPOTLIGHT JANUARY 2017

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CONTENTS

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8 Do You Remember?

Andrew Stringer and Rebecca Hammond taking a stand

Carol singers identified.

18 Fashion

Freshen up your wardrobe with inspiration from these local boutiques

28 New year, new you

Start 2017 on the front foot by making some positive changes to your lifestyle. Rachel Martin has some top tips to help you reach your goals

42 Save the Rivelin trees

One of Europe’s longest avenues of lime trees is under threat but a local action group are not about to take this laying down

52 Home & Garden

Keep things bright and beautiful with these home accessories

56 Travel Chris Willson stays on the move to see the sights of Switzerland

58 Beauty

his month’s Sixer is different. We’re taking a stand and backing the campaign group who want to save the 100-year-old lime trees on Rivelin Valley Road.

Usually we leave this sort of thing to local news outlets; monthly lifestyle magazines are not necessarily the best platform to campaign on an ever-changing news story.

However, it has become clear over recent weeks that this isn’t just about trees any more.

It’s about the kind of city we want to live in.

Many Sixer readers shared our dismay about the dawn raids on Rustlings Road last month, when cars were towed and peaceful protestors were dragged away and locked in police cells. Local MP Nick Clegg compared it to an “anti-terror raid”.

As the focus shifts to Rivelin, we wonder whether we will see similar disgraceful scenes in S6.

We see the secrecy surrounding the 25-year private finance initiative deal done between Sheffield City Council and contractors Amey and ask: what do they have to hide?

Those yellow ribbons tied around mature trees are about a lot more than just a bunch of hippies making some noise. They have come to symbolise a way of life that is under threat.

Sheffielders have always prided themselves on living in one of the greenest cities in Europe. We love our parks and wide open spaces, and the trees that over the years have given our favourite beauty spots true character. Let’s keep it that way.

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January is the perfect time to commence a beauty overhaul. We’ve rounded up some of the best skin-savvy products to put a spring in your step

68 Looking Back

Hannah Sanders looks back at some of the people we’ve featured over the last 12 months

72 Bits & Pieces

Our monthly round-up of what’s going on in the region

FRONT COVER: Sixer is backing the ‘Save Sheffield’s Trees’ campaign.

See page 42 for more.

Chris Wilson Managing Editor

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DO YOU REMEMBER?

Last month:

Do you remember? t may seem a lifetime ago now, but last month’s festive Do You Remember brought a big response including Mrs J Carter of Stannington who says the photo was taken at the house of her next-door neighbours, Betty and Roger Wilson. “They were both very musical people, and the occasion was when they and their friends went carol singing round the village, much to everyone’s delight,� says Mrs Carter. “Sadly, Betty and Roger have both died, but I have passed Sixer on to their daughter Kathryn.�

Richard Green also has fond memories of the annual Christmas Eve carol sing. “The

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group walked around Stannington every Christmas Eve carol singing at various people’s houses, helped along with a wee dram at every stop. “It was certainly a merry evening especially by the time they arrived home, which was generally after midnight. It was always a good night making Christmas that bit more special, leaving memories in all our hearts.�

Pictured were (L-R): Roger Wilson, Steve Flewitt, Vivian Crapper, Nick Farrelly, Belfield Furness, Ernest Goodison (Father Christmas), Betty Wilson, Peter Ramsey, Joe Atkins.

Write and send your photos to: Do You Remember?, Sixer, RMC Media, 6 Broadfield Court, Broadfield Business Park, Sheffield, S8 0XF Alternatively, you can email your answer to sixer@rmcmedia.co.uk

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Set goals, achieve them IF YOU’RE READY TO MAKE A CHANGE, BUT ARE NOT QUITE SURE HOW, TALK TO DEBORAH CUNDY AT CLARITY IN MIND. new year is always associated with change – be it our relationships, careers or fitness.

With one in five couples considering divorce on the first working day of the year, according to a survey by law firm Irwin Mitchell, and January being the most popular month to change careers, according to a survey by Glassdoor, this time of year marks a big shift in our way of thinking.

If you are one of the many people ready to make a change, but are not quite sure how, talk to Deborah Cundy at Clarity in Mind. Deborah is a life coach who will help you set goals – and most importantly – help you achieve them.

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Why do people want to make changes to their lives in January?

It’s typically a time to reflect about our lives.

Having the right mind-set and changing habits can support lasting results, whatever your goals. People are looking for more purposeful and fulfilling lives and therefore seeking the services of a life coach to support them on the pathway to success.

They say 90 per cent of actioning change is about why, and the other ten per cent is about how. You may want a new job and the why might be because you want to move up the promotional ladder. Once you know why, Deborah can help you plan how to make it happen.

What kinds of changes can she help with?

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esteem, to relationships and careers. Deborah also specialises in weight-loss and has her own inspirational story to tell.

How does she deliver her coaching sessions?

This summer she introduced a new and successful method of coaching clients walking and cycling in the beautiful outdoors. Along with supportive and confidential one-to-one coaching sessions, she helps her clients break down challenges and view all of their options.

She also guest speaks at schools and local groups and runs workshops on a variety of topics.

Testimonials “Thank you for coming in and speaking to our Year 10 students. Overall the feedback was positive and they felt that our talk helped them understand that they should never give up and make sure they always give 100 per cent in life – especially at school.” – Louise, Sheffield

Why choose Clarity in Mind?

“I first started to see Debbie on a regular basis eight months ago. She has helped me in many ways, especially with work and relationship matters. I found her very professional and trustworthy and she made me feel at ease.”

– Michael, Sheffield

Many people want to make changes in their lives, but some are not always easy to stick to.

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Some clients sometimes need support to work out what they really want from their life and into the future. Goals can be exciting, especially with support from Deborah, who will act as a catalyst to help you achieve them.

“I have only praise for Debbie. She gives the very best advice, help and makes you see what is going on in your life and what the next stage is. She is very patient and listens to you with understanding. I found that all my meetings with her were very helpful and led me to a great deal of answers. I can fully recommend her for clarity within your life.” – Angela, Sheffield

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30 years of success CUSTOMERS JOIN THE CELEBRATIONS AS LESLEY AND HER TEAM AT NEW IMAGE CELEBRATE THEIR ANNIVERSARY. ew Image held an event to celebrate their 30th anniversary. It was great to see so many customers – old and new – some of whom, have shopped with the boutique continuously for the past 30 years.

Customers enjoyed up to 30% off winter stock.

We asked owner Lesley Taylor what her recipe for success is.

“You will find a wonderful collection of stylish casual clothes on the ground floor for ladies who like to be different.

“The business has experienced many changes over the years, but our dedication to sourcing quality clothing, together with a team that delivers excellent customer service, has ensured New Image celebrated its 30th anniversary.”

Marking the start of their 30th anniversary event on 14 December, customers enjoyed up 30 per cent off – and New Image’s winter sale will continue well into 2017.

Whether you are a new or old customer, you will be well-received by a dedicated team at New Image. Stocking merchandise customers enjoy wearing and a very friendly environment, with excellent customer service and after care, it is no wonder this long-standing business is still thriving.

The store has already received several deliveries of new spring/summer collections including Condici and Ronald Joyce motherof-the-bride wear 2017. Lesley and her team are looking forward to mums visiting them to find their perfect outfit, size and preferred colour.

They have special occasion clothes, as well as matching hats, fascinators, shoes and bags in their luxurious upstairs area. A wonderful

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collection of stylish casual clothes can be found on the ground floor.

New Image was established by Lesley and her mother, Jean, in December 1986. It was originally a small shop based at 279 Middlewood Road, selling quality fashionable ladies clothing and providing tanning rooms on the first floor.

In February 1989, New Image was extended and moved to 277 Middlewood Road. The new shop opened under Lesley’s ownership in September. 2007 saw the whole building renovated to make room for a luxurious upstairs area to accommodate special occasion wear.

Looking to the future, New Image staff members Deborah McHale, Amanda Glaves, and Barbara Smart welcome Beverley Dearn, previously from special occasionwear store Carols The store benefits from amazing seamstresses, Margaret Telford and Lisa Brothers, who are always available to ensure that perfect fit.

Milliner Darcie Mae also makes regular visits and is happy to help customers find a hat that suits them or to discuss designing and creating a fabulous bespoke headpiece.

Appointments are advisable at busy times from January 2017 (particularly on Saturdays), so we are fully staffed and able to give you a fabulous shopping experience.

We look forward to welcoming you in-store.

New Image 277 Middlewood Road, Sheffield, S6 4HD Tel: 0114 2344880 www.new-image.co.uk

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FASHION

Cyberjammies.

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NEW YEAR, NEW LOOKS FRESHEN UP YOUR WARDROBE WITH INSPIRATION FROM THESE LOCAL BOUTIQUES, WRITES RACHEL MARTIN. Pearl and Gold is a classic winter look.

Available at New Image, 277 Middlewood Road, Hillsborough, S6 4HD. Tel: 0114 234 4880.

A modern take on a classic brogue with intricate wingtip and toe punch detail. Available at Charles Brooks, 241 Fulwood Road, Sheffield, S10 3BA. Tel: 0114 268 0590.

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FASHION

White Stuff womenswear.

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Stay chic during the winter months in the Riani collection.

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

This high-neck wool sweater will add a contemporary touch to any look. Available at Harrison, 293-295 Ecclesall Road, S11 8NX. Tel: 0114 2682062.

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Winning formula SHEFFIELD WINDOW CENTRE WIN INSTALLER OF THE YEAR AT UK WINDOW INDUSTRY AWARDS BY TAKING AN ‘OPPOSITE APPROACH’.

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heffield Window Centre, a familyrun business now employing 74 staff, achieved recognition from its industry peers across the UK as the firm was named Installer of the Year at the G Awards.

The G Awards are the most prestigious awards in the UK window industry, often described as the industry’s Oscars. The firm received the accolade in front of several hundred of their peers in the industry at a London gala awards dinner, with the prize presented by radio and TV entertainer, Milton Jones.

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And director Ian Hunter says the award is testament to the firm’s approach – even though they work in an opposite manner to many in their industry.

“Our award was a really proud moment for all of our family, and I would like to thank every single member of staff, because without all their hard work, this wouldn’t have been possible. We’ve known many of the people who work for us for over 25 years. Without their efforts we couldn’t be where we are today.

“The foundations were laid for winning @SixerRMC

the award many years ago, when my father took over the business and decided to take an opposite approach to many others in the industry by not following up leads and quotes and focussing on the very best customer service. Our salespeople visit, post out a quote then leave the decision to the customer.

We never chase people, I know that costs us sales but many customers say they love how we do business.”

Hunter believes the firm’s success is built on this approach, alongside a long-term commitment to employ fitters, rather than

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“Our award was a really proud moment for all of our family, and I would like to thank every single member of staff, because without all their hard work, this wouldn’t have been possible.” subcontracting to fitters like many companies do. That means they can focus of delivering unrivalled customer service, he adds.

“This year we’ve achieved record levels of customer satisfaction and we believe we set the standards for the rest of the industry across the UK, because of our no-pressure sales approach and our absolute focus on keeping our loyal customers happy. I think the judges were impressed by how we combine the traditional virtues of friendly, personal service – which we’ve always delivered, ever since my father took over the business – with the very latest contemporary products and efficient management processes.”

Another important aspect of the company’s efforts is their focus on charitable work, with Hunter commenting: “The Sheffield Children’s Hospital Charity receives a

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significant percentage of the profit that our service department makes on carrying out remedial work on windows and doors which are either out of guarantee or were installed by other window companies, and this year we started working with the wonderful Rain Rescue animal charity, to whom we have donated windows and doors.”

And Hunter adds that whilst it’s great to receive the accolade, his biggest satisfaction is the unsolicited testimonials and comments the firm receives daily from happy customers.

“We’ve always focused on putting the customer first, and our ambition hasn’t been to grow to a certain size but simply to provide the best possible service. And that’s why we have achieved over 99 per cent customer satisfaction again and have received the very highest rankings from customers via Which Trusted Trader.” @SixerRMC

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NEW YEAR RESOLUTION? YOUR WILL: WHEN OR WHY.

2016 was a depressing year, with many of our favourite stars leaving us and some, like Prince and Caroline Aherne, departing this world well before their time.

This acts as a reminder to reflect on our own mortality and get our affairs in order so that, should the worst happen, our family and friends know how important they were to us – here Haworth Ward-Drummond of Estate Planning Services offers advice about when is the right time to write a will...

riting a will is a sensible idea for everyone over the age of 18 – otherwise chaos can ensue amongst a family when a loved one passes. Look at the drama over Prince’s 300 million estate – the star died intestate (without a will) and now DNA testing is taking place to determine the identity of people claiming to be his blood relatives.

Your estate might not be worth £300million but protecting your legacy is still important. So what are the life stages that trigger writing a will among the British public?

Anyone aged over 18 and of sound mind can write a will but there are common junctures when people arrange an appointment with a solicitor and put pen to paper. Buying a house is a trigger – one in eight people in England and Wales cohabit with a partner they aren’t married to. Nevertheless, in the event of one partner dying intestate, the other could find that, rather than their common law spouse’s share of the property passing to them, it could be distributed among relatives.

(Surprisingly almost 70 per cent of cohabiting couples don’t have a will, according to research by Will Aid.) Marriage is obviously another popular time for people to make a will, as is the birth of a child. At the opposite end of the spectrum, divorce is a life occurrence that prompts people to reassess their wills.

Growing older forces people to confront their mortality too.

According to the Will Aid research, the older an individual, the more likely they are to have written a will. In the oldest age group of 75 and over, 90 per cent of people had written wills, 74 per cent of the 65-74 age group had done so, and 47 per cent of 45-54 year olds had formally set out their last wishes.

Official government advice on writing a will – is worth bearing in mind - to review it every five years.

Whatever stage you are at in your life, and however small or large your estate, it seems the time to write a will is now. It’s inexpensive – our will writing prices start from £150 and the process will bring peace of mind to you and your loved ones, whether you’re buying your first home with a partner, celebrating the birth of a child or collecting your pension for the first time.

We have been helping clients protect their legacies for many, many years so, for advice on how to safeguard yours, call us now on 0114 288 1104, email us on advice@estateplanningservices.co.uk or visit us at www.estateplanningservices.co.uk

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• You or your spouse/partner don’t yet have a Will.

• You have a Will but it leaves everything to your spouse/partner.

• You don’t have both kinds of Lasting Powers of Attorney set up.

• You or your spouse/partner don’t have a pre-paid Funeral Plan.

• You are divorced or widowed.

• You have children.

• You are concerned about what will happen and covering the costs if you need long term residential care.

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This information was provided by Haworth Ward-Drummond, Estate Planning Practitioner with Estate Planning Services, based in Sheffield.

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Neil, who as Contracts Manager successfully led the construction of City Towers has been with the company for over 20 years and is embracing the prospect of his new role. He says “It’s a challenging new job of which I am looking forward to”.

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As the development is on the Supertram route and several bus routes, it offers excellent transport links to the City Centre, Meadowhall and the suburbs too. City Towers is close to local amenities, with local shops ranging from small independent shops to a large Tesco supermarket, are just a few minutes’ walk away.

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ACHIEVE YOUR NEW YEAR FITNESS GOALS AT WISEWOOD SPORTS CENTRE. isewood Sports Centre is the perfect place to achieve your new year fitness goals in the newly-opened state-of-the-art gym with a range of equipment suitable all abilities.

The gym boasts impressive cardio, resistance, functional and free weights areas packed with all the latest equipment. Fantastic facilities teamed up with an experienced fitness team who are on hand to offer advice and guidance provides you with all the support you need to keep focused and reach your goals.

It’s important to keep your workouts varied, at Wisewood Sports Centre you can take part in regular fitness challenges and member evenings where you can try new fitness activities and bring along friends for free to a fun and social event. Wisewood Sports Centre has a dynamic fitness class timetable with a range of classes to suite all ages and experience levels from the latest Les Mills classes to dedicated 50+ classes.

If the gym isn’t for you Wisewood has many alternative ways you can get active and keep healthy through sport. A full-size

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table tennis, football or basketball.

If you haven’t seen the new gym at Wisewood Sports Centre since the refurbishment in November, head on down to the centre and a member of the team will be happy to show you all that there is to offer.

Memberships start from just £15.99, find out more at www.wisewoodsportscentre.org or call 0114 233 5457.

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outdoor 3G football pitch provides a range of footballing activities, from children learning the basic skills to walking football for the over 50s.

Wisewood has teamed up with Netball England to offer weekly netball sessions. Back to Netball and Walking Netball are both fantastic sessions providing opportunities for anyone to get into Netball. At only £2 per session, these sociable sessions offer a great alternative to the gym. In addition you can hire our facilities for a game of badminton,

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New year, new you START 2017 ON THE FRONT FOOT BY MAKING SOME POSITIVE CHANGES TO YOUR LIFESTYLE. RACHEL MARTIN HAS SOME TOP TIPS TO HELP YOU REACH YOUR GOALS. ow that the champagne corks have stopped popping, and the excesses of Christmas and new year are over, it’s the perfect time to take stock and cut back in order to lose a few unwanted pounds.

With the new year comes a raft of resolutions and 2017 is set to bring with it some of the latest and most effective ways to lose weight. And while reaching a healthy weight can take commitment and willpower, there are some tried and tested approaches that should make the task easier.

If you feel overwhelmed by all the conflicting nutrition and diet advice out there, you’re not alone. Here are some weight loss tips and trends to help you achieve your health and fitness goals.

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“Since you need to burn 3,500 calories to lose a pound of fat, choosing classes that burn as many calories as possible is your best bet to shed the pounds.”

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JOIN A GYM

For most people, the first step towards achieving their fitness goals is joining a gym.

Every gym is different, and yours should be the perfect fit for your specific workout. It shouldn’t just be a room full of treadmills but a place in which you actually enjoy spending time. Well, as much as you can enjoy a place where you are continually huffing and puffing. Your gym should feel comfortable, inspiring and nurturing to your overall health.

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Any fitness class is a good choice if you have trouble finding motivation to exercise. If you’re trying to lose weight, however, choosing the right class will make a big difference. Some classes are good for muscle definition and relaxation but don’t offer too much in terms of calorie burning. Since you need to burn 3,500 calories to lose a pound of fat, choosing classes that burn as many calories as possible is your best bet to shed the pounds.

HYDRATION

Appetite and thirst are regulated through the same part of the brain, leading you to think

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you’re hungry when you’re dehydrated. Beat the confusion by drinking a glass of water and waiting 15-20 minutes to see if your hunger vanishes.

Not only is water the cure for unnecessary snacking but bonus benefits include clearer skin, improved digestion and liver support, allowing your body to better metabolise fat.

HEALTHY EATING

Healthy eating is not about strict dietary limitations, staying unrealistically thin, or depriving yourself of the foods you love.

Rather, it’s about feeling great, having more energy, improving your outlook, and stabilising your mood.

To set yourself up for success, think about planning a healthy diet as a number of small, manageable steps – like adding a salad to your diet once a day – rather than one big drastic change.

Ditch habits of weighing your food to the gram and crunching numbers throughout the day. The less you stress about eating, the better your chances of sticking with your eating plan and avoid making decisions that could set you back.

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THE GREAT OUTDOORS

Skipping the gym every now and then allows you to get outside. Not only do studies claim people have more rigorous and longer workouts when they’re outside, but being around nature has positive psychological effects including increased self-esteem and lowered depression and fatigue.

applications to reduce fat and improve skin texture without ever going beneath the skin – and without the need to exercise. Eight sessions are usually required for ultimate results but this would be dependent on a full consultation to determine suitability.

Treatments are available individually or as part of a more extensive fat-removal and body-contouring programme.

FITNESS APPS

“Not only do studies claim people have more rigorous and longer workouts when they’re outside, but being around nature has positive psychological effects.”

Unfortunately, apps alone won’t help you lose weight, but if you can’t afford a personal trainer, fancy gym membership, or even a simple fitness tracker, they can definitely help you stay on track.

Calorie-counting and exercise-tracking fitness apps let you use a smartphone or tablet to record food and exercise, as well as set a net calorie consumption target or range for the day based on your height, weight, age, gender, and overall level of activity.

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HOME WORKOUTS

HYPNOSIS

A workout DVD or even a quick YouTube search to find indoor aerobic routines can pay off when you have limited space. Committing to a 20-minute blast at home is easier than promising yourself that you will get up early for the gym.

When conventional weight-loss techniques don’t work, for some people, this might be the time to try an alternative weight-loss therapy.

Hypnosis is considered to be the resolving solution for people following the patterns of binge eating.

Many have claimed it is the best supplement for weight loss, and it is a method used all over the world these days.

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Body wraps are treatments designed to tighten your skin, eliminate toxins, help with temporary inch loss and/or soothe tired muscles. There are different wraps available tailored at different needs, but it’s no miracle cure. The effects of body wraps are only temporary. But if you’re worried about a big event or baring all on the beach, this could be a quick way to would like to lose a few inches.

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Skin deep RIGOROUS TRAINING AND YEARS OF EXPERIENCE MEAN THAT SUE ROBINSON OF CLINICA AESTHETICS IS IDEALLY PLACED TO OFFER THE TREATMENTS THAT WILL HELP YOU LOOK YOUR BEST. f you are considering aesthetic treatments but have been scared by horror stories in the press, or are worried about confidentiality, Clinica Aesthetics could be exactly what you’re searching for.

The clinic, on Stockarth Lane in Worrall, boasts a secluded, semi-rural location and is run by Sue Robinson, who has 35-plus years’ experience as a registered nurse and midwife.

Sue has always had an interest in aesthetics and after leaving the NHS, she gained a masters-level qualification in independent prescribing at Bradford University. During this time she gained invaluable experience working in London with her clinical mentor, Dr Aamer Khan, of the renowned Harley Street Skin Clinic. This qualification means no third party needs to be involved to prescribe any treatments or medications, and that Sue can offer continuity of care to her clients with everything being completed to her exacting high standards.

Sue’s professionalism is evident in every aspect of her business and work ethic. “I am a member of the BACN (The British Association of Cosmetic Nurses),” she says. “I attend as many study days and conferences as possible to make sure I’m always up to date in every aspect of my work.”

Throughout her nursing career, Sue has worked with people from many different walks of life, including young adults as a midwife and school nurse. This is one reason why Sue believes it’s so important to practice ethically. “My job is to make people look as good as they possibly can for their age.

Having worked in schools, I know the pressures that young people feel from the media and you have to make sure someone wants to have a treatment for the right reasons, not just because it is in fashion; I won’t do trout pouts and I am reluctant to treat anyone under the age of 20 – unless it’s a correction, such as facial asymmetry – because even at 18 years old, the structure of the face hasn’t finished developing.

“For anyone considering aesthetic treatments, my advice is to seek out a professional

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registered nurse prescriber or doctor as we are listed on the registers of our mandatory regulatory bodies, which anyone can check out.

It’s vital that you make sure the person treating you is experienced, to ensure your safety.”

Two of Sue’s most popular treatments are wrinkle-relaxing injections and facial dermal fillers, which are used to replace lost structure and volume as a result of the aging process and smooth out lines and wrinkles. In addition Sue is the only practitioner in Sheffield to be trained to perform a treatment using Profhilo, which addresses crinkly, lax skin on the face and hard to treat areas such as; the neck and upper arms – very effective.

Medical-grade chemical skin peels are also available and are great for treating hyper pigmentation, sun spots, uneven skin tone and acne scarring. This treatment requires four or five days down time but results in beautiful new skin.

Other treatments include medical dermal needling, which is used to treat scarring, fine lines and wrinkles, pigmentation and much more, anywhere on the body.

Skin health should be the first concern when considering cosmetic treatments. Sue is an official, listed practitioner for Obagi, a

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prescription-only skincare system that can transform skin in 12-24 weeks. There are several different systems available and Sue analyses your skin before recommending the best range for you and arranging follow up to monitor progress.

In addition, Clinica Asesthetics has introduced to Sheffield the IS Clinical range of medical pharma-grade skin care products and the internationally renowned Fire and Ice resurfacing facial treatment which has a huge celebrity following (Rosie HuntingtonWhiteley, Beyoncé, Gwyneth Paltrow – to name just a few). It is an impressively effective relaxing procedure which offers the benefit of a mild chemical peel but with no “down-time” (visible peeling). It looks and feels fabulous hence it is known as ‘the red carpet facial’.

For more information visit www.clinicaaesthetics.com or call Sue on 07771 604604.

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PROMOTION

Time to make a CHANGE? Time to get FIT! fter the Christmas and New Year celebrations many of us are thinking about getting into shape, already dreaming about summer.

Here at Zest we know that everyone wants to be healthy and fit, but we all know that

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real life isn’t always so simple. Modern life can be busy and rushed, often leaving little time for ourselves.

Why not make 2017 the year that you change your habits and put aside some time to improve your life?

SO WHAT DO WE OFFER? • a beautiful Victorian, warmer water swimming pool • a well-equipped mixed gym • a dedicated well-equipped ladies-only gym • an established GP exercise referral scheme • a range of women-only sessions in the pool • disability swimming sessions • public library and café • a range of social activities

Check out ou r website for fu ll details of all our acti vities and services, or ca ll in and speak to our friendly, professional staff.

Physical Activity Exercise Referral Scheme Do you have a long-term health condition? Want to get more active but don’t know where to start? We can help. If you have a specific health condition you can be referred to Zest by your GP for a 12 week activity programme.

Jean, our exercise referral specialist can develop a personal programme that works for you and your lifestyle and support you on a 12 week exercise programme. If you have a specific health condition such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, cancer survivorship, pulmonary disease, mental health issues including depression and anxiety, obesity or musculoskeletal, ask your GP to refer you to the Exercise Referral scheme at Zest.

Quote from one of our customers – “We’ve both made lots of new friends at Zest, it’s a very friendly place. We feel fitter and we don’t feel intimidated in this gym”

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Achieve your goals LET G&M HEALTH CARE WITH ALEVERE TRANSFORM YOUR LIFE AND YOUR BODY.

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dread to think where I would be now if I had not started the Alevere programme when I did. I was deteriorating fast as a person.”

James Jayawardena’s weight loss difficulties started in April 2016 when his GP diagnosed him with high blood pressure, high cholesterol and pre-diabetes.

“Something had to give as my weight had really started to creep up over the last few years, and, at 22-and-a-half stone, I was starting to become increasingly aware that if I did not do anything about it I was exposing myself to potentially irreversible and serious health implications.”

James was worried that his demanding lifestyle would mean it was impossible for him to lose weight, however, as soon as he started on the Alevere programme he was convinced that the team at G&M Healthcare could help him.

“My initial concerns were about being hungry, as I ate quite large portions and would often graze during the day. I worked out that I was eating 600/700 calories between meals and I was really worried; I didn’t need to be.

“I was apprehensive going into the programme, but once you’re in, the staff walk you through everything, and you feel at ease straight away.”

Alevere quickly taught James that losing weight is about understanding food and the effects of various ingredients in food – ensuring you don’t deprive yourself but you take a regular, balanced approach.

“I began Alevere with an open mind and the thing that I found most refreshing was that the programme was not about dieting but about making permanent adjustments to my lifestyle.

“I started losing weight very quickly, it was like an overnight transformation. My clothes started to feel too big and people started to notice too, you don’t get any more motivational than that.

“Losing weight does not mean giving up everything you enjoy eating. In fact, the pleasure of eating something ‘unhealthy’ is better when it becomes an occasional treat, rather than a regular and ignored part of your diet.”

After three months on the programme James had lost almost seven stone, and was starting to feel much more confident again, and has since continued his weight-loss journey.

“I was losing 3kg every week, so it was great to get on the scales and realise how much I had lost overall – and that made me want to carry on. I liked the routine of the programme and the big weekly weight loss was a great motivation, I became very focused.

“With good planning and listening the programme is adaptable, I wouldn’t say it was easy, it took willpower, but I didn’t feel hungry and my energy levels were noticeably higher to myself and others.

“Alevere isn’t a diet, because it changes your philosophy completely. It teaches you to eat normal but healthy food, and retrains you

on how you should eat.

“The programme is now part of my daily life without me being obsessed with it and by what I can and can’t be eating. I have changed how I eat for good – I eat regularly and I still have what I want, but I don’t snack all the time.”

James has discovered a whole new way of life, and, though he knows there is no magic wand to losing weight, he has seen that with help and support it is achievable.

“Alevere has totally changed my life.

People always comment that I am now a completely different person and approach things in a different way.

“Grace, Sarah and all the staff, therapists and nutritionists are extremely knowledgeable and there’s always as line of communication and support available and you feel like part of a little community.

“I firmly believe in Alevere and want others to see how it has worked for me. If I had one regret it would be that I did not start the programme sooner.”

G&M Healthcare is a GP-led clinic in Broomhill, Sheffield. The experts at G&M Healthcare are dedicated to helping people look their best and, with a series of complementary cosmetic treatments on offer, alongside Alevere, clients are truly spoilt for choice.

G&M Healthcare 5 Broomfield Road, Broomhill, Sheffield, S10 2SE Tel: 0114 268 6128 www.gandmhealthcare.com

‘I dread to think where I would be now if I had not started the Alevere programme when I did. I was deteriorating fast as a person.”

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PROMOTION

Angela and Holly

In safe hands

LEAVE YOUR ACHES AND PAINS IN THE PAST... VALLEY PHYSIOTHERAPY CAN HELP YOU GET BACK TO LIVING A NORMAL LIFE. oes pain get in the way of your daily activities? Do you stop doing things you enjoy because of pain?

Physiotherapy can restore normal movement and function and can alleviate pain if you’ve had an injury or suffer from a longer term problem.

At Valley Physiotherapy Clinic in Stocksbridge, they treat joint aches and pains, sports injuries, sprains and strains, neck and back pain, whiplash and work-related repetitive strain injuries. With a combined experience of 45 years, the team aim to help you move better, feel better and prevent reinjury through specialised treatment, advice and self-management.

The clinic was set up by physiotherapist Angela Finkill 20 years ago and has continued to go from strength to strength, offering a professional and friendly approach. Holly Bowden-Lovell joined five years ago and Louise Stewart has recently joined the practice to complete the team which offers a range of services.

The team have a wide variety of experience with each member offering their own unique skills. Angela has 30 years of physiotherapy experience, specialising in a wide range of manual therapy techniques, including 17 years of experience in acupuncture specifically for treating musculoskeletal pain. Holly qualified eight years ago and has gained valuable experience treating children and adolescents. She also has an MA in manual therapy, which is a very hands-on and effective approach.

New for 2016, Louise Stewart is now

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offering one-to-one Pilates sessions and is able to design a programme of exercise tailored specifically to your needs. Louise is APPI registered and has undertaken postgraduate training to offer these sessions, as well as offering seven years of physiotherapy experience.

The many benefits of Pilates include improvement to muscle tone, posture, balance and joint mobility. It also helps rehabilitation after injury and develops strength, muscular control and flexibility. It can complement your physiotherapy treatment, therefore helping to prevent re-injury.

Together, their highly-experienced team has achieved a high level of knowledge.

Having all worked in both a private and NHS setting, they work hard to ensure they maintain the highest level of continued professional development. It is extremely important to them to provide a both professional and friendly service.

The clinic doesn’t have a waiting list and has flexible out-of-hours opening times. They offer early and late appointments to accommodate those who are unavailable during normal business hours and will also open on Saturdays. Contact Angela and the team for more details.

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Testimonials “After a month of feeling really poorly and fed up, I feel so relieved that Holly has helped me today. The service was excellent and it has given me confidence that I’m back on track. Highly recommended.” Claire “Helping me with chronic back problems, keeping me in work and helping me get more active. Able to get short notice appointments around my [job] off duty. Really honest advice and really friendly.”

Catherine “Excellent diagnosis and treatment. I have used for a number of years now.

I would highly recommend.” Steve “In July 2014, Angela responded to a request for help and arrived at my home with her acupuncture needles and physiotherapy skills and released me from horrendous pain caused by a downturn in severe back injuries from a previous accident. Since that time she has worked to keep me free from pain.

I can now cope with my own housework, gardening and going for longish walks.

It feels like a miracle but it is actually the result of great skills and dedication. Thank you, Angela!”

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Andrew Stringer and Rebecca Hammond taking a stand

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ONE OF EUROPE’S LONGEST AVENUES OF LIME TREES IS UNDER THREAT BUT A LOCAL ACTION GROUP ARE NOT ABOUT TO TAKE THIS LAYING DOWN. PHOEBE SEYMOUR SPOKE TO THE SAVE RIVELIN VALLEY ROAD, HILLSBOROUGH AND WADSLEY TREES CAMPAIGN GROUP.

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f you drive down Rivelin Valley Road, you will be greeted by rows and rows of grand and gorgeous lime

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Lining both sides of this splendid thoroughfare and extending three and a half miles, it’s an impressive sight to behold. In fact, it is said to be the second longest avenue of lime trees in Europe, after Clumber Park in Nottinghamshire.

But then you’ll notice something else – a big section of trees wrapped in yellow ribbons. These 100-year-old trees have been marked to be felled and soon this historic avenue will be left looking stark and sad.

Sheffield is famous – amongst other things – for being an exceptionally green city that is proud of its heritage. So why is Sheffield City Council acting in a way that flies in the face of these values?

Rebecca Hammond, who leads the Save Rivelin Valley Road, Hillsborough and Wadsley Trees campaign group, said: “Out of the 31 marked to be felled, about 26 trees were because of pavement damage, surface damage or – and this is illogical – the roots might be damaged because of the resurfacing.

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“That’s like saying, ‘While I’m doing this DIY job, I might cut my finger and it might get infected, so I’m just going to amputate my hand’ rather than saying, ‘Let’s work carefully around the tree and if there is damage we’ll monitor the tree and see what happens.’ Although they say felling is the last resort, obviously it isn’t.”

In 2012, Sheffield City Council signed a 25-year private finance initiative (PFI) deal with contractors Amey to transform Sheffield’s roads “from some of the worst, to some of the best in the country.” However, it quickly became apparent that the scheme was not all it was cracked up to be.

Around 6,000 trees all over the city have already been targeted, and it’s not just the council’s strange reasons for felling the trees that is frustrating – it’s also the secrecy surrounding the contract.

Though the contract has been published, crucial sections have been censored due to their “commercial sensitivity”, meaning only a handful of people are aware of its full content.

Andrew Stringer, a member of the Save Rivelin Valley Road group, said: “The whole @SixerRMC

problem with the PFI, is that it takes accountability away. Amey now has a 25-year monopoly on all street works in the city.

“They can do what they want because there is no democratic control over the company. The contract has control – not Sheffield City Council.”

This has only fuelled the anger of protestors, already incensed by the recent debacle over trees on Rustlings Road.

In a move condemned by residents and politicians alike, including MP Nick Clegg, the council and Amey staged a large-scale surprise raid in the early hours of 17 November 2016, heavily supported by police officers.

Residents awoke to the sound of chainsaws and cars being towed away to make room for the felling, while several arrests were made when protestors took to the street.

Despite widespread calls for the veil of secrecy to be lifted, the council has persistently dodged the question of how much the operation cost.

Back in December 2015, The Independent Tree Panel was set up by the council to discuss those roads where more than 50 per cent of residents disagreed with the felling of

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trees – Rustlings Road being one of them.

Rivelin Valley Road was referred to the tree panel around a similar time.

Councillor Bryan Lodge, cabinet member for environment at Sheffield City Council, said: “The Independent Tree Panel is looking at the trees on Rivelin Valley Road. We have not yet received its report so are unable to provide definite plans or timescales at this stage. We will provide more information as the process continues.

“We have taken on board comments, good and bad, over the past year and I want people in Sheffield to know that we will use this feedback to inform how we work to maintain and improve Sheffield’s streets – for now and future generations. Where trees are removed we will replace them.”

Despite these attempts to reassure locals, it’s going to be another 100 years before we see the stunning canopy on Rivelin Valley Road we see today, which currently helps to reduce air pollution and provides a corridor for wildlife.

With the council and campaign groups at a stalemate, where do we go from here?

“We’re not asking for anything hugely radical, we’re just asking for good practice to be implemented in Sheffield like it is elsewhere,” said Rebecca.

“Flexipave is an alternative pavement surface used elsewhere and some cities routinely use CAVAT (Capital Asset Value for Amenity Tree) to assess and determine how to manage trees. In Hounslow, they only

remove trees that are dead, dying or dangerous. If they can do it there, why can’t we do it in Sheffield?”

Councillor Adam Hanrahan, the Liberal Democrat councillor for Crookes and Crosspool added: “I’m keen to support any local community that wants assistance in trying to save their trees. There’s not a Lib Dem tree campaign, there is a tree campaign that the Lib Dem group are willing to support in a number of ways.

“Protests should always be an available course of action. The more we force the administration to talk about these issues, the more we force them to confront what they are doing. Then they will have to change their behaviour.”

Join the Save Rivelin Valley Road, Hillsborough and Wadsley Trees group on Facebook or for more information about Sheffield Tree Action Groups, visit www.savesheffieldtrees.org.uk.

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For 17-year-old Ebony Taylor, an incredibly generous gift, left by Sheffield local Betty in her will, has made all the difference to her treatment. Ebony, from Doncaster, has been treated at the hospital for epilepsy since 2012 and needs regular scans to monitor the activity in her brain. She was the first patient to benefit from a fully digital intraoperative 3T MRI scanner, partially funded by a £845,273 donation made by Betty.

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One of these projects developed a pioneering screening programme which detects rare life-threatening diseases in babies. Thanks to a successful pilot study leg by Sheffield Children’s Hospital, all new-born babies in England will be screened for four additional rare but serious conditions. The early detection and treatment of these conditions helps to give children the best possible start in life.

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CHRIS WILSON STAYS ON THE MOVE BY TRAIN, BUS AND BOAT TO SEE THE SIGHTS IN SWITZERLAND. hatever happened to the Grand Tour?

Back in the 17th century, wealthy English gentlemen would spend several months travelling across Europe, accruing knowledge and purchasing beautiful antiques and carpets to furnish their country estates back home.

Nowadays, even if budgets are not an issue, we tend to settle for a single location.

Unpack, head for the pool, and return home a fortnight later, several shades darker but no wiser.

It’s a habit that has not gone unnoticed among our continental cousins. As I checked in to one hotel for a single night’s stay on a whistlestop tour of Switzerland, my host was vexed about the holiday habits of the archetypal Brit abroad. “Why do you stay in one place? You should see more of the country you are staying in,” I was told.

I didn’t need the lecture; she was preaching to the converted. Have suitcase on wheels will travel…that’s my motto.

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On arrival at Zurich airport, it was a short stroll to the adjoining railway station and half an hour by train to the sleepy town of Kusnacht and the Romantik Seehotel Sonne.

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Dinner on the terrace, watching the sun set and the lights from small towns across the bay start to twinkle, added to my sense of wellbeing. Food and wine, I realised, was going to be a major plus point.

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After that first night, I awakened to a ridiculously perfect chocolate-box view of mountains, lake, blue skies and fluffy clouds.

So I checked out with some sadness, but I had an itinerary to follow and a series of trains, boats and buses to catch.

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first time visitor, were eerily familiar, it might have been because some of Switzerland’s most picturesque scenery is much loved by TV and film location scouts.

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On one train journey through the Beernese Oberland region, we found ourselves looking up at the Reichenbach Falls, where Sherlock Holmes and his arch rival Professor Moriarty fought and perished in a dramatic death plunge onto the rocks below… until a disapproving public demanded that logic be defied and Holmes was resurrected in a later story.

Perhaps the most spectacular hotel on our tour was the Grimsel Hospiz, perched at 2000m in the middle of bleakly beautiful rocky landscape on the turquoise waters of an artificial lake which is built on top of a hydro-electric dam. We travelled by train and bus, then the hotel’s mini bus took us through the dizzying steep mountain roads.

It came as no surprise to learn that James Bond and Blofeld had battled it out on these very same twisting roads in On Her Majesty’s Secret Service. The hotel is accessible only by cable car in winter and is so remote that skiing is too dangerous.

People come to revel in the luxurious hotel and watch the scenery. This being high summer, we simply drove on a road blasted through the rock, arriving at our mountain retreat not quite able to believe our eyes.

Don’t miss those views, but also don’t miss the wine cellar of which the owners are rightly proud.

A more sedate mode of arrival, though just as exciting in its own way, is the steam boat to Lucerne, which is worth a walking tour for its hidden alleys, teeming town squares and beautifully preserved 13th century city walls.

Summer in Switzerland means there are, of course, mountains to climb, and it was appropriate that we ended our truncated version of the Grand Tour in Zermatt, the town that started it all. The Matterhorn dominates the view here and there are wonderful summer walks for all levels of fitness.

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However, if you simply want to take in the view, there is a train up to Gornergat at an altitude of 3,089m. We were staying at the Monte Rosa hotel, which was the mountaineering base of Edward Whymper, the man who made the first successful ascent of the Matterhorn. Legend has it that Queen Victoria disapproved of such dangerous leisure pursuits and pronounced that it must stop. To anyone with a remotely rebellious taste for adventure this was just the incentive needed – and hardy hikers have been coming to Zermatt to tackle the Matterhorn and the less challenging lower ranges ever since.

Zermatt is a quirky town. Local farmers still drive their goats down the main street every day, but the glitzy bars and restaurants are testament to the fact that this is one of Switzerland’s most fashionable resorts, winter and summer. But while the town may be buzzing the one thing you won’t hear is the roar of the internal combustion engine. Cars are banned, although you can always find an electric buggy at the station to transport you and your luggage to the hotel.

And that seems a suitably strange final stop on this truncated version of the Grand Tour.

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BEAUTY

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PROMOTION

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KALEIDOSCOPE IS SET TO MARK A VERY SPECIAL ANNIVERSARY WITH LOTS OF SPECIAL DEALS AND PACKAGES ON OFFER. air stylist and owner, Gina Toulson will be celebrating 21 years at Kaleidoscope this May and throughout 2017, there will be various offers for customers to take advantage of.

Gina and the team would like to thank their current clients for their loyalty and to celebrate their long-standing business, whilst welcoming new clients.

Their January to March offers include an OAP cut and blow for £15 and a blow dry service for just £10 from Monday to Wednesday, lads’ and dads’ dry cuts for £10 and mother and daughter cut and blows for £30 on Thursdays and Fridays, as well as various colour and cut and Gellux nail offers on any day. See their advert in Sixer December or contact the salon for more details.

The salon caters for all ages and styles and their friendly, professional and experienced team are happy to offer a free consultation to find a look to suit you and your lifestyle.

Gina and her team are experts in all aspects

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of colouring and colour correction, as well as offering perming, restyling and everyday styles.

Kaleidoscope are wedding hair specialists and offer wedding packages. Prom packages and princess parties for girls are also available.

Clients receive a loyalty card, with which they can build up stamps for discounts on future visits. Find the salon opposite the Leppings Lane tram stop.

So whatever your lifestyle, there’s an affordable cut and style for you at Kaleidoscope. Gina and the team look forward to another successful year and wish all of their clients a happy New Year.

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HEALTH

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TO CELEBRATE THE START OF 2017, SLIMMING EXPERTS FROM SHEFFIELD ARE READY TO HELP LOCAL PEOPLE MAKE THEIR HEALTHY NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTIONS A REALITY. Lori Kitchin joined her local Slimming World group in Hillsborough and after losing weight and gaining a whole load of confidence. She decided that she wanted to help others and has now trained as a consultant for Slimming World and is opening her own group at Stanwood Methodist Church on Friday 20 January at 9:30am.

She says: “Obesity is becoming such a huge issue across the UK. When I first joined Slimming World as a member, I never dreamed that I would end up helping other people to lose weight but now I just can’t wait to get started.

“After losing 3st 10lbs, it’s a privilege for me to be able to pass on the experience, insight and understanding that

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helped me, so that I can give my members the support they need to get to target.

“It all starts with feeling that you’re not alone. I couldn’t have done it without the weekly help, encouragement and understanding of my own consultant and group. As someone who has lost weight, I know the challenges people can face, which is why, along with the group, I will be there to support every one of my members all the way to their chosen target weight.

“Setting targets, sharing recipes and other ideas, and working together as a group to overcome challenges and celebrate success is so important to a successful journey. That’s why, at my Slimming World group, there’ll be tons of support, encouragement and fun.”

Jo Groves who runs Slimming World’s Stannington group and manages north Sheffield as a team developer, says: “Slimming World Consultants are chosen for their positive outlook and because they genuinely care about the health and happiness of others. With consultants’ experiences of being successful Slimming World members, their kind and warm personalities and great senses of humour, I just know it will be an amazing

support to members, cheering them all the way to their target weight.”

Vicky Davies who runs a couple of the Hillsborough groups says: “Like a lot of slimmers, I had tried to lose weight so many times by following numerous diets, but they were never sustainable because I’d always get tired of restricting what I ate.

“I thought I was destined to struggle with my weight for the rest of my life, but when I came to Slimming World it was different. I never felt like I was on a diet. The eating plan encourages you to eat lots of tasty, filling foods like pasta, rice, potatoes and lean meat and fish, you are never hungry and no foods are banned so there’s no deprivation.

“Becoming more active has helped me maintain my four stone weight loss. Our Body Magic programme takes the threat out of activity by showing people – many who have unpleasant memories of being forced to take part in activity at school - how they can build activity into their daily routine without having to take up traditional forms of exercise like going to the gym or running.

“Everything counts from walking, to gardening, to washing the car. As a consultant, it’s my role to create that warm, supportive atmosphere to get people sharing their ideas and experiences to help others - it’s going to be great fun!”

See Slimming World’s advert for your local groups or visit www.slimmingworld.co.uk.

‘I know the challenges people can face, which is why, along with the group, I will be there to support every one of my members all the way to their chosen target weight.’

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LOOKING BACK

JANUARY HANNAH SANDERS LOOKS BACK AT SOME OF THE PEOPLE WE’VE FEATURED OVER THE LAST 12 MONTHS.

2016 in Sixerland I

t’s been another busy year at Sixer. We’ve met some fascinating people and heard about the incredible things they have done.

Here’s a look at the highlights that made 2016 so special.

January Walkley-born tenor Rossano Sal talked to us about his exciting career with The Magic of Mantovani Orchestra. Mantovani and his original orchestra rarely used vocalists but when percussionist Paul Barratt saw Rossano perform he knew he wanted to find a way to incorporate Rossano into the Mantovani Orchestra.

Rossano had a busy year this year, with performances in August at the Gilbert and Sullivan Festival in Harrogate as well as his performance of Monty Python in June.

However he still has more challenges on his plate for 2017 and one day would love to be on the West End stage.

February Sixer writer Phoebe Seymour met up and coming indie rockers Fairbarn. The band have built up a good fan base and after supporting Carousel and then the Seamonsters they had their first headline gig in January playing to 200 people.

The band has recorded six tracks that they have written themselves which are available on soundcloud and they are really keen to release some more of their own material. They have had an exciting 2016 and whatever happens in the upcoming year they are certainly ones to keep an eye on.

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FEBRUARY

has six organised sessions a week in S10, S6 and S35 and, has even won the England Athletics Award for Yorkshire and Humberside Run Group twice now. The group inspired two women - Samantha Patrick and Vicky Bridges- to complete a full year of sporting fund-raising activities for The Children’s Hospital Charity. Gay said “I think their dedication and commitment has been outstanding.”

May Some of the world’s best musicians were heading for Bradfield for the internationally acclaimed music festival. Audiences were treated to performances from the Ensemble Berlin, Julian and Jiaxin Lloyd Webber and pianist John Lenehan. Sheffield’s own Phillippa Hobbs, of the Woodwind Ensemble of the Band of the RAF College got to be part of the festival this year.

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June The spotlight was on the opening of Fox Valley North, Sheffield’s newest retail destination. Fox Valley is host to some new retailer names as well as an impressive line-up of national retailers and of course some fantastic independent stores too. Mark Dransfield said “This is undoubtedly our flagship development and it is a completely different and unique retail destination.” @SixerRMC

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July

August

The EPPiC theatre and its owners, the Ecclesfield Priory Players were in the spotlight.

The group bought the former Trinity Methodist Church in 1979 when it was derelict and began transforming it right away.

Now the group puts on three productions a year in February, May and October as well as putting on fundraising coffee mornings every Saturday and even live performances and poetry readings to help attract more visitors. At the moment they have around 30 members but are always looking for new members to join the fold.

Sixer’s Molly McGreevy spoke to Kathleen May who was one of the 400 ‘women of steel’ commemorated earlier in 2016. Two thousand people showed gratitude for Kathleen and the women of steel when they received the recognition they deserved for manning the steelworks in World War Two. The women were awarded medals engraved ‘with thanks to our wartime Women of Steel’ alongside a statue by Martin Jenkins which now stands next to the City Hall.

September We saw the life-saving addition of the new Helipad at the Northern General Hospital (NGH). This was made possible by Sheffield Hospital Charities and the generosity of local people and businesses. The helipad has been serving a population of 1.8million people covering South Yorkshire, Humber, Derbyshire and the East Midlands and patients that land at the NGH are now only a trolley push away from vital care.

JULY

October SEPTEMBER

We spoke to John Burkhill, the Sheffield local legend known as ‘the man with the pram’ whose new book is raising money for Macmillan. ‘Distance No Object’ which is cowritten with RMC’s Adam Kay, is full of memories and pictures from John’s own archive with a dose of Yorkshire humour too. It shows the beginning of his fundraising journey to 2016. His journey began after a personal double tragedy, the death of his daughter after a routine operation followed by his wife from cancer, but it spurred him on to help others.

November

OCTOBER AUGUST

November saw the remarkable story of the Gill family’s Bradfield Brewery, as told in a new book published by RMC Media. ‘Mine’s A Pint: The story of Bradfield Brewery’ tells of the family’s early days as dairy farmers to the present day with Bradfield beers being stocked in pubs all across the country. The book written by RMC’s Adam Kay features some stunning images from photographer Tim Green It is a heart-warming story of Sheffield family done good.

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BITS &S PIECE S6 EVENTS Every Monday – Yoga Class – 1011.30am – Bradfield Village Hall. Tel: 0114 285 1271.

Every Tuesday (in term time) – Rhythm‘n’Rhyme (for parents & toddlers) – 9-10am – Bradfield Village Hall. Tel: 0114 286 2981.

Every Tuesday – Tai-Chi – 6.15-7.30pm – Bradfield Village Hall. Tel: 0114 285 1271.

Healing Rooms – 10.30am-12pm – Hillsborough Sports Arena – Troubled? In pain? God cares – Drop in for prayer.

Every Wednesday – Informal prayer with the Healing Rooms team – 4.30-6pm – Costa Coffee, Hillsborough – All welcome.

Every Thursday – Bradfield Parish Archives – 9.30am-3.30pm – Open for family, local and social history research – Parish Offices, Mill Lee Road. Tel: 0114 285 1375 or 0114 233 7463.

Mother & Toddler group – 9.30-11.30am – Bradfield Village Hall. Tel: 07758 650379.

Every Friday – Crafty Tykes – 10am12pm – Nathan’s Craft and Tea Rooms, Stannington Road – All crafters welcome.

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Music Bugs and Family Bugs – 10.1010.50am – Music sensory classes for children – Baby Bugs 11.10-11.50am.

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Saturday 21 January – Farmer’s Market – 9am-3pm – Bradfield Village Hall. Tel: 0114 285 1227.

Sunday 22 January – Wadsley and Loxley Commoners: Work Day on the common with rangers – 10am-3pm. Tel: 0114 234 8425.

Monday 30 January – Wadsley and Loxley Commoners: ‘Nature’s Wonders on our Doorstep’ – 7.30pm – Wadsley Church Hall – An illustrated talk by Steve Drinkall, a professional wildlife photographer presenting a selection of photos taken around Sheffield – cards and prints for sale – £3 for members, £3.50 for visitors, includes refreshments.

Wednesday 1 February – Steve Knightley – 7.30pm – Bradfield Village Hall – Tickets: www.bradfieldvillagehall.org.uk or Flask End, Bradfield Post Office.

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New Sheffield Wednesday book is a page-turner It’s been an exciting first half of the football season, with Sheffield Wednesday pressing for promotion back into the Premiership for the first time since their relegation almost two decades ago.

But if there is also a touch of pessimism among Owls fans as they watch the progress being made by Carlos Carvalhal’s men, you can’t blame them... the modern era has been tough for the team from Sheffield 6, with relegations, financial hardship and the horrors of the Hillsborough disaster to contend with.

Not a happy story perhaps, but certainly a compelling one, and it is brought vividly to life in a new book by local author Tom Whitworth called Owls: Sheffield Wednesday Through The Modern Era (Pitch Publishing £12.99).

There is much compelling subject matter, and the author has certainly done his homework, talking to many of the key players about the incidents that have shaped the club’s recent history.

From the almost-glory days of the early 1990s and the team of Chris Waddle, John Sheridan and David Hirst to Paolo Di Canio’s pushing over of a referee, terrible transfer dealings, relegations and a life in the lower league wilderness, there is no shortage of incident.

That, followed by League One play-off success, moves by the club to sue its own fans, winding up orders and High Court appearances, is followed by club-saving takeovers and a well-funded, entertaining and long-awaited revival, which makes this a real page-turner and also ensures the reader finishes on a high note.

Wharncliffe Side School spread Christmas joy Christmas is a good time to think about others and spread some festive joy, so the pupils at Wharncliffe Side Primary School decided to give something back to the local community by putting on a performance of “A Little Bird Told Me…” to pensioners in the village.

It has become a tradition for the children to put on a Christmas play for the community and their performance was part of an afternoon of entertainment.

The senior citizens also enjoyed live music by Janet on the ukulele and the Oughtibridge Brass Band, who played all their favourite Christmas carols. Guests were then invited to stay for afternoon tea.

Mrs Harrision, the music co-ordinator at the school, was impressed by the number of pupils who wanted to give up their time to rehearse, practise and perform the play, and did so with such enthusiasm and festive cheer.

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Panto players raise money for St Luke’s Hospice

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A year of fundraising by city theatre company Stannington Players in support of St Luke’s Hospice has reached its climax with a production of panto favourite Cinderella.

Donations from the audience and proceeds from sales of Our Cow Molly ice cream raised more than £265. Added to the amount already raised throughout the year, meant a final total of £775.97.

“This is a great gift for St Luke’s and one that is absolutely in keeping with Christmas and the spirit of panto,” said hospice community fundraising assistant Noni Bryson.

“We’d like to thank both the Stannington Players and their audiences for being so generous and making such a difference to the lives of our patients.”

To find out more about St. Luke’s Hospice, visit www.stlukeshospice.org.uk.

Simon Slater of Slater’s Aerial Services has a different ‘office view’ to most of us – a rooftop vista of Sheffield. Last month, he was admiring the view in a very different part of the world.

We asked you to send in your answers for the chance to win a Christmas hamper. All correct answers were put into a prize draw and a winner was chosen at random.

Congratulations to Ann Benn who correctly guessed where Simon was last month – Giotto’s bell tower in Florence, Italy.

Now back in Sheffield, can you guess exactly where in the S6 area Simon was when he took these photographs? To find out, follow @SlatersAerials and @SixerRMC on Twitter – the answer will be revealed at the end of the month.

WHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE? Have you been researching your family tree and discovered some interesting ancestors? Sixer is asking people from Sheffield 6 to come forward with their stories for our next feature. Contact Phoebe Seymour on 0114 250 6300 or email phoebe.seymour@rmcmedia.co.uk.

NEW HEALTH AND FITNESS COMPANY TO OPEN AT FOX VALLEY Health and fitness company Fit20 are set to open their flagship studio exclusively at Fox Valley this month.

The multi-award-winning company is franchising worldwide and the studio at Fox Valley is the first to open in the UK. Fit20 offer unique 20 minute work-outs aimed at people who find the gym too timeconsuming.

The concept is backed by extensive scientific research and development, and has won awards such as the FD Gazelles 2015 award for the fastest growing franchise business in Holland.

Founder, Walter Wendel, was also awarded runner up for the EY Entrepreneur of the Year award.

The work-outs consist of slow and controlled high intensity training, which means no sweat and no need to change into gym clothes, making it the perfect work out to fit into a busy schedule or a working day.

Sessions are taken one-to-one with a fully-trained personal trainer using the latest technology to track results and progress.

The Fox Valley studio will be headed by husband and wife team Niri and Catherine Patel, along with Deborah Sparks-Kerrs.

“We are really excited to open our flagship studio at Fox Valley and bring this totally unique workout concept to the UK,” said Niri. “We’re offering free introductory sessions in which we can explain how our sessions work and the results you can gain through just one work out a week.”

Fit20 can be found at Harry Brearley House at Fox Valley in the company’s brand new purpose-built fitness suite.

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Booking for next year Reyt good curreh Arctic Monkeys frontman Alex Turner popped into Ashoka on Ecclesall Road for a ‘reyt good curreh’.

Sheffield Arena has a raft of big name music and comedy events to look forward to including Jack Whitehall (15 February), Drake (17 February), Peter Kay’s Dance for Life (8 March), The Who (10 April), Bruno Mars (6 May), Take That (29-30 May) and Jeff Lynne’s ELO (21 June).

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