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CONTENTS

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Dronfest is back for 2021

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Fashion

Whether you’re dressing up or down, these stylish purchases are perfect for the season

ello and welcome to the August issue of Southside.

Our focus turns to Dronfield this month; we look at why it’s such a desirable place to live, some fabulous local businesses, and an annual event that is not to be missed.

Yes, Dronfest is back and has a mouth-watering line-up of music, food, drink and more – it takes place on 7 August in Cliffe Park.

Elsewhere, we are lauching our 2021 Restaurant & Bar Awards - find out how you can take part and attend on page 42.

We’ve also been spreading our wings a little - a short family break in London proved to be just the tonic.

We also have your usual mix of fashion, beauty, homes and more.

See you next month.

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Richard Abbey Executive Editor

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Beauty

Give yourself a daily lift with our edit of wellness beauty from Harvey Nichols

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Field of dreams

Lucy James turns our focus on to a town recently voted one of the top ten places to live in England

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On the right rack

From home improvement to car care, we look at the merits of these Dronfield businesses

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It’s on!

There’s no need to feel blue, Dronfest is rocking back to Cliffe Park this summer – and it’s bigger and better than ever before

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Home & Garden

Fruit-inspired patterns are a great way to incorporate summer into your home

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A night to remember

The preparation for the 2021 Westside & Southside Restaurant and Bar Awards has begun – and we have a brand new venue

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Travel

London was calling to Richard Abbey who found the perfect base from which to explore on a recent visit to the capital

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The Diary

Our monthly round-up of what’s happening in your area

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Motoring

There’s new looks and more in this month’s motoring round-up

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Accessories

Make your rooms have many uses with these quirky ideas for the home

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FASHION

Sail away this summer WHETHER YOU’RE DRESSING UP OR DRESSING DOWN, THESE STYLISH PURCHASES ARE PERFECT FOR THE SEASON.

RIGHT: Summer styles by Monari and in store and online at Sister, 409 Ecclesall Road, Sheffield, S11 8PG. Tel: 0114 267 1330. www.sisteronline.co.uk

Barkes ‘Berry’ Derby shoe in Terra Suede £295. Charles Brooks Shoes, 241 Fulwood Road, Sheffield, S10 3BA. Tel: 0114 268 0590. www.charlesbrooksshoes.co.uk

Veni Infantino, by Ronald Joyce, in store at New Image, 227 Middlewood Road, Sheffield, S6 4HD. Tel: 0114 234 4880. www.new-image.co.uk

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FASHION

Summer collections now in store and online at Harpers Fashion. harpersfashion.com

Get Summer '21 ready with this pale blue polka dot midi dress priced at £42. Blanc, 177 Chatsworth Road, Chesterfield, S40 2BA. www.blancouture.co.uk

Dressing for a special occasion. Check out stylish examples from Condici. https://condici.com

New Luisa Cerano styles, available at Izzi of Baslow, Radcliffe House, Cock Hill, Baslow DE45 1SR. Tel: 01246 582500. www.izziofbaslow.com

Thom Browne matte black oval-frame sunglasses £605 (top); Fendi Mon Tresor mini yellow crochet bucket bag £1,290. Available from Harvey Nichols. www.harveynichols.com

‘Dobby’ swimsuit £59 from The White Company. www.thewhitecompany.com

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Based in Sheffield, Tim is looking forward to working with valued customers of many years and having the opportunity to create cleaner, brighter, fresher carpets and upholstery throughout the homes of new clients.

Tim also has many years experience in the fitting of carpets and flooring.

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BEAUTY

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Sisley Restorative Hand Cream, 75ml, £68 Nourish, restore and protect your hands, nails and cuticles with the Restorative Hand Cream from Sisley. The luxurious formula is enriched with plant-base sugar, chestnut extract and biosaccharide solution to help aide skin hydration. This is one handy product you’ll be reaching in your bag for, all year round.

Sarah Chapman Glow, 50ml, £64 Indulge in a spa-like experience in the comfort of your home with Sarah Chapman’s Glow Illuminating Elixir. Formulated to protect the skin from UV and blue light pollution, this illuminating serum promotes a healthier and more glowing complexion.

Foreo Luna 3 Plus For Sensitive Skin, £219 The realm of facial fitness has grown largely over the past couple of years and one front runner product is the Foreo Luna. Guaranteed to deliver the ultimate cleanse without being harsh on your skin, this new-and-improved tool now includes 8 thermal touchpoints to help melt away impurities, and uses targeted microcurrent technology to lift, firm and tighten your skin.

Beauty wellness GIVE YOURSELF A DAILY LIFT WITH OUR EDIT OF WELLNESS BEAUTY FROM HARVEY NICHOLS. FEATURING LUXURIOUS LIP BALMS, ILLUMINATING SERUMS AND NIGHT-TIME MUST-HAVES, THIS MOOD-BOOSTING COLLECTION WILL ENHANCE YOUR WELLBEING AND SOOTHE YOUR BODY AND SOUL. Slip Silk Sleep Mask, £50 Ensure you have a soft and comfortable night’s sleep with this Silk Sleep Mask from Slip. The thick, soft and durable mask helps to reduce creases and keeps the skin looking young. Crafted with an outer layer, pure silk filler and internal liner, the silk mask provides a comfortable night’s sleep.

Harvey Nichols Wellness Hamper, £200 Soothe the body and soul with the Harvey Nichols Wellness Hamper. Featuring the ultimate in self-care, this collection of products has been hand-picked by our beauty experts to enhance wellbeing and ensure a restful moment of calm.

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BEAUTY

This Works Sleep Plus+ Pillow Spray, 75ml, £29 The Sleep Plus+ Pillow Spray from This Works is your one way ticket to a restful night’s sleep.

Improving on the bestselling formula, Sleep Plus+ has been created to offer an even more intense aromatherapy experience. Harnessing the power of microencapsulation technology allows for a motion-activated delivery of the sleep fragrance throughout the night. Each time a restless sleeper moves, the fragrance is released with the same levels of potency, helping you to have a longer and more restful night’s sleep.

La Mer The Lip Balm, £52 Transform your lips with The Lip Balm from La Mer. The velveteen balm has a hint of mint to calm, restore and condition your lips with the most tender touch. Helping to soften dryness, by nourishing, restoring and supporting the skin’s natural moisture barrier to help prevent the appearance of further environmental damage.

111Skin Sub Zero De-Puffing Energy Facial Mask, £20 Formulated to help overcome the physical effects caused by stress and fatigue, 111Skin’s twopiece Seb Zero De-Puffing Energy Facial Mask transforms dull and lacklustre skin to appear more toned, treated and fully energised.

Sunday Riley Luna Sleeping Night Oil, 15ml, £45 Looking to improve the signs of aging? Achieve visibly younger looking skin overnight with Sunday Riley’s Luna Sleeping Night Oil. The overnight oil is packed with trans-retinoic acid which reduces the appearance of pores and wrinkles, so that skin appears visibly youthful and luminous in the morning.

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Pixi In-Shower Steam Facial 135ml, £18 This In-Shower Steam Facial from Pixi transforms gel into oil when massaged onto skin to nourish and deeply cleanse. The self-heating action opens pores to improve the effects of this detoxifying and revitalising mask. Your skin will be left feeling beautifully soft, balances and toned.

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DRONFIELD

Field of dreams LUCY JAMES TURNS OUR FOCUS ON TO A TOWN RECENTLY VOTED ONE OF THE TOP TEN PLACES TO LIVE IN ENGLAND. et midway in the valley of the River Drone, between Chesterfield and Sheffield sits the town of Dronfield, a rapidly growing market town with remarkable reviews.

In recent years, The Royal Mail and the Centre for Economics and Business Research named the North East Derbyshire town in their list of top ten places to live in England. The list was created after studying areas in England and ranking them based on a range of factors including house prices, employment levels, schools, and green spaces. If this isn’t enough to persuade you that Dronfield is the perfect town, then perhaps what’s to follow will.

The average price for a property in Dronfield is £269,058 which is just above the national average and is not bad for a town which is located just three miles away from the boarder of the Peak District, and six miles away from Sheffield.

With city life to the north and country life to the west, Dronfield really does have the best of both worlds and from numerous points in and around the town there are stunning views of the surrounding countryside, making Dronfield a lovely place to live for those who enjoy green spaces.

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MAIN PICTURE: The Peel Monument RIGHT: The Sports Centre and Pool

What is there?

Dronfield has an industrial history with it being famous for coal mining as well as the wool trade, soap production, engineering and steel making like its neighbouring town Sheffield. The town is still known for its range of manufacturing firms operating today.

As well as manufacturing firms, the town is packed full of takeaway shops,

pubs, restaurants, charity shops and a range of different supermarkets, residents of Dronfield have everything they need on their doorsteps, and in the unlikely chance that the town is missing something, Sheffield city is only a 17minute drive away.

The town is perfect for families with there being a good variety of nurseries, primary schools, and secondary schools nearby. There is a doctor’s surgery close to the town centre as well as a health centre, library, parks with children’s play areas, gyms, and a swimming pool.

Unlike a lot of towns, Dronfield has a unique landmark called the Peel Monument. The monument can be found in the town centre on High Street and was built in 1854 as a tribute to the former Prime Minister, Robert Peel, commemorating his repeal of the 1846 Corn Laws. The monument attracts tourists on a daily basis with it being the most photographed and sketched part of Dronfield.

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Cliffe Park has plenty of green space and play areas for children

Things to do: Being situated between a city and countryside, there is the benefit of having a wide mix of things to do in the area, from golfing and walking to shopping and festival going, Dronfield is definitely far from boring. Here is a list of some of the best things to do that are nearby.

town, Hallowes Golf Club offers a parkland course that challenges all golfers. The club boasts some of the best views across the Derbyshire and South Yorkshire countryside including parts of the Peak District. The golf course has 18 holes, and the club even has a reasonably priced bar and a clubhouse, each with friendly atmospheres.

Cliffe Park

Dronfest

Cliffe Park offers something for the whole family and has table tennis, mini golf, a multi-use games area with changing rooms, bowling green, three tennis courts, a basketball court, children’s play area and a large open space for picnics and playing games. It’s also home to Gosforth Lodge, which has a meeting room and kitchen available for hire.

The Hallowes Golf Club

Situated on the outskirts of Dronfield

Dronfest is a popular music festival that donates the money which is made to charities. The festival takes places annually and is located close to Dronfield train station in Cliffe Park (see above) making the location spot on for any attendees.

After missing their yearly event last year due to government restrictions as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, Dronfest is set to return this year with two music stages, a range of food stalls, bars, and plenty of entertainment with

Dronfield library

there being something for everyone to enjoy.

The Peak District

Three miles from Dronfield sits the boarder of the Peak District, a national beauty spot and popular hiking spot. The Peak District offers a never-ending list of different walking routes whether you enjoy hilly walks, flatter walks, or you require more accessible walks, there is something to suit everyone.

For mapped routes you can visit the Peak District website here: https://www.visitpeakdistrict.com/things -to-do/activities/walking-and-hiking.

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TheTilePlace CERAMIC PORCELAIN STONE SLATE GLASS LIMESTONE UNDERFLOOR HEATING

Your one stop showroom for all your tiling needs Free measuring supply and fit services available Trade and public welcome

Please visit our newly extended showroom with a great range of tiles Unit 10, Callywhite Business Park, Callywhite Lane, Dronfield, S18 2XP 01246 768696 | www.thetileplace.net

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DRONFIELD

On the right track FROM HOME IMPROVEMENT TO CAR CARE, LUCY JAMES LOOKS AT THE MERITS OF THESE DRONFIELD BUSINESSES.

Dronfield & South Sheffield’s leading independent flooring specialist Dronfield Carpets & Floors specialise in the supply and installation of Carpets, Karndean, Vinyl, Parquet and Wood flooring as well as contract/commercial flooring. They offer a wide range of floor coverings to suit all projects and budgets.

Their services include free advice, sampling, measuring and no obligation quotations. They also offer a free AT HOME service, bringing friendly advice and sampling directly to your home.

Stockists of quality brands Abingdon, Cormar, Thomas Witter, Brockway, Ulster, Karndean, V4 & Xylo wood flooring, Leoline vinyls and many more…

We continue to offer our exclusive @HOME service Your local flooring specialist

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120 Sheffield Road, Dronfield, S18 2GE Telephone: 01246 292391 @Dronfieldcarpetsandfloors @dronfieldcarpetsfloors for ideas and offers

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Dronfield Autocare Ltd Dronfield Autocare offer a wide range of services on bikes, cars and vans including servicing, diagnostics, MOT’s, repairs, tyres, exhausts and more.

The long-standing business is built on the principle of providing a reliable and professional service at fixed and fair prices.

With over 20 years combined experience, their knowledge continues to grow by following new developments, training and listening to customers and suppliers.

Additional services at Dronfield Autocare include complete computer diagnostics, complete safety analysis, Terraclean, they can assess drivability problems and are brake repair specialists. They can also fit exhaust systems, service your steering and suspension and correct your alignment.

They are open 9am-5pm Monday to Thursday, 9am-4pm on Friday and 9am-12pm on Saturday. A night drop is available.

Please feel free to contact them with your requirements and they will do their best to help.

Callywhite Lane, Dronfield, S18 2XR Tel: 01246 411540 www.dronfieldautocare.co.uk

Dronfield Carpets & Floors Established in 2008, Dronfield Carpets & Floors, the area’s leading flooring retailer, offers a large selection of flooring coverings, roll stock and roll ends.

The team is made up of fully trained and experienced sales staff and fully qualified floor layers. This service is backed up with the knowledge that they have now completed over 5,000 local installations and supply commercial flooring to multiple businesses throughout the UK. Dronfield Carpets & Floors offer a free measure, design and sample service and specialise in the supply and installation of carpets, Karndean, vinyl, parquet and wood flooring as well as contract/commercial flooring. They offer a wide range of floor coverings to suit all project and budgets.

Their services include free advice, sampling, measuring and no obligation quotations. They also offer a free AT HOME service, bringing friendly advice and sampling directly to your home.

120 Sheffield Road, Dronfield, S18 2GE Tel: 01246 292391 Email: sales@dronfieldcarpetsandfloors.co.uk www.dronfieldcarpetsandfloors.co.uk

The Tile Place

Supafit pride themselves in made-to-measure furniture, whether that be in a bedroom, office or lounge. They make the most of the space to give you the best storage options.

Supafit have styles and colours to suit everyone’s taste from modern Scandinavian to traditional country house shaker doors.

They welcome you to visit our Dronfield or Sheffield showroom anytime or alternatively, please give them a call at 01246 412100 to book a design visit to receive a quotation.

The Tile Place is a one-stop shop for all your tiling needs making it more convenient for you the customer to go and see them. The showroom in Dronfield is well stocked, whether you are a keen DIY enthusiast or you are a professional tiler by trade.

Proprietor Julian Askham has been in the tiling business since leaving school 24 years ago and he has a wealth of experience and knowledge. He did much research before selecting the location for The Tile Place showroom and he knows he has made a wise decision in opening up his exciting outlet in Dronfield.

Displays provide all the inspiration you require and friendly advice is always available. Julian can offer all manner of quality products in ceramic, porcelain, slate, stone, limestone and even glass. There are tiles for walls, worktops and floors and a good range of adhesives and grouts are always in stock.

The Tile Pace is open Monday to Friday 8am-5pm, Saturday 9am-4pm, and Sunday 10am-2pm.

Beech Works,Wreakes Lane, Dronfield, Sheffield, S18 1PN Tel: 01246 412100 www.supafituk.com

10 Callywhite Business Park, Callywhite Lane, Dronfield S18 2XP Tel: 01246 768696 www.thetileplace.net

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It’s on!

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THERE’S NO NEED TO FEEL BLUE, DRONFEST IS ROCKING BACK TO CLIFFE PARK THIS SUMMER – AND IT’S BIGGER AND BETTER THAN EVER BEFORE. s far as 21st birthdays go, Dronfest’s was a bit of a disappointment. As a result of the ongoing Covid pandemic, plans for their milestone celebration last year had to be put on hold.

But, there’s good news for this year’s event.

After months of uncertainty, organiser John Aspinall has confirmed that Dronfest 2021 will go ahead in Cliffe Park on 7 August.

“Since the first event in 1999, last year (2020) was only the second time it has been cancelled and we are hoping that this year’s festival will give the community of Dronfield one big party,” said John.

The Cabronitas will be bringing proceedings to a close and will be supported by crowd-

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pleasers Boy on a Dolphin, Jungle Lion and Clear Vinyl. Further support comes from Ribeye, The Silk Road, Soul Battalion and Blast Lane.

And there’s more, as John explains: “The day isn’t just about the music.

There will be a collection of inflatables for the children, a treasure hunt and plenty of food stalls, all reasonably Julian Jones (left)

priced, to whet your appetite.

“The bar is being manned by another community fundraiser, Drone Valley Brewery, who also look to support local initiatives.”

Dronfest began in rather extravagant circumstances on 12 June 1999. Never one to do things by half, John made the decision to host a big party to celebrate

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his 25 years of marriage to wife Jackie.

So, pulling together help from friends and family, he arranged for a stage to be built on the town’s football ground, organised several bands to play, and handed out 1,500 invites.

It was that same year that John had also lost one of his good friends, Kenny Mulcrone, to Motor Neurone Disease so on the day of the event, buckets were sent around collecting donations for the charity and raised approximately £1,000.

That was meant to be the end of it but having received so many positive comments, he decided to do it all again and The Dronfield Charity Music Festival was born. The focus very quickly shifted towards staging a community festival which would provide a platform for showcasing the abundance of talent in the area, whilst also raising funds for many worthy charities and groups. To date, and after a name change to Dronfest in 2014, it has now raised in excess of £100,000.

Over the years there have been many

Leftychris

The Recroots

changes of venue to accommodate a growing audience, to provide a second stage, and to provide numerous activities for the whole family. Cliffe Park now provides the perfect setting.

“The focus of Dronfest has always remained the same and is about three things,” explains John. “One, giving local bands an opportunity to play on a bigger stage. Two, raising funds for charities and community groups, and three, creating a wonderful family atmosphere for all age groups where people can eat, drink and have loads of fun with their families and friends.”

In recognition of the tough times families have endured over the past 18 months, tickets have been frozen at early bird prices and with each paying adult (£15.40), a child can go free, meaning a family of four can attend for just £30.80.

Over 65s are priced £11 and additional child tickets are £5.50.

To find out more, or to purchase tickets, email info@dronfest.co.uk or visit www.dronfest.co.uk

Sunset Collective

THE OTHER STAGE: 1200-1230: 1305-1335: 1415-1445: 1535-1605: 1645-1715: 1755-1825: 1925-2000:

Sunset Collective The Crafters Alan & Vanessa Leftychris Julian Jones Katy Bosworth ft. Cary Baylis The Recroots

Katy Bosworth

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THE MAIN STAGE: WHO’S PLAYING

1230-1305 Blast Lane Blues rock three-piece Blast Lane are Chillo Angelini – guitar and vocals, Steve Crewe – drums, and Allen Walton – bass and vocals. The band write all of their own material, have a three-track EP available and released their first album, ‘Adventures in Modern Blues’ in the summer of 2019.

Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/blastlane/

1335-1415 Soul Battalion The Soul Battalion are a gutsy Sheffield based nine-piece soul covers band featuring blazing brass, a driving rhythm section, and soaring male and female lead vocals.

The band is high energy and love to entertain and have their audiences on their feet from the very first beat playing classics from Aretha Franklin, Wilson Pickett, The Commitments, Tina Turner and many more.

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1605-1645 Paul Fletcher & The Dukes Born in Sheffield, Paul Fletcher has been navigating his city’s music scene for as long as he can remember. A singer, songwriter, and producer, Paul spent two years as lead song writer and guitarist with the indie band Blind Drivers, before leaving to concentrate on production duties and writing projects for a number of established pop acts, which has led to several tracks breaking into the Top 40 UK charts.

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1445-1535 Boy on a Dolphin The rock quartet fronted by singer/songwriter John Reilly play uplifting music with a sound all of their own. Also featuring Pete Hiley on Spanish and electric guitar, Andy Needham on bass and Darren Ford on drums. How do you best describe them? Ok, that’s not easy, acoustic based – yes. African rhythms – yes. Melodic, er definitely. Warm, moving, intimate, personal, yes! They have an uncanny way of making you feel that a song is directed at you personally.

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1715-1755 Ribeye Ribeye are a four-piece rock band formed in 2016 and are now working solely on their own material, from blues rock to gentle songs about the state of our world. Ribeye are Marcus Axleby, Andy Birks, Russ Dennett and Peter Loftus. Their new song, What You Gonna Do’, is on digital platforms now.

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1825-1925 Jungle Lion If you’re not already familiar with them, they’re a 12-piece SKA and reggae band based in Sheffield, boasting six horns and five vocals, with the kind of sound and stage presence that’s all too rare these days. They play a wide range of material, from popular classics by artists like The Specials, Bob Marley, Madness and Bad Manners to hidden gems and heavily customised obscurities. They are all about good times, party atmosphere and lots of dancing…

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2100-2140 Clear Vinyl Since 2019 when Clear Vinyl first emerged, it’s been somewhat of a tumultuous ride. In the face of trauma, the band came together and in a pledge to face their feelings created some of their most personal efforts to date. As artists often do, they took stock and evolved to allow for more distinctive and honest lyrics. With such change, the band became as much about throwing out a hand of friendship as they did about creating a raucous atmosphere.

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2000-2040 The Silk Road With an infectious blend of folk rock, gritty passionate lyrics, and foot stomping Celtic jigs and reels, The Silk Road’s compositions are all original, fresh and familiar at the same time, with addictive melodies, soaring fiddle and guitar solos and chest thumping drums and bass. The band consists of Tich Vango (lead vocals), Andy ‘Rosie’ Heath (lead and rhythm guitar), Neil Jones (drums), Jamie Burney (fiddle) and Shaun Haley (bass).

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2200-2300 The Cabronitas Gigging up and down the country for the last four years, The Cabronitas are a tight, hardworking group hailing from North East Derbyshire. With a distinctive and unique sound, their eclectic influences range from Bowie to Kings of Leon and James to Royal Blood; all of which can be heard in their passionately renditioned covers, providing a perfect foil to their own staple, wittily written and rousing original efforts.

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ACCESSORIES

Multi task

This practical Chaves multi-functional table/desk quickly transforms from a stylish coffee table to a low desk or dinette table, perfect for working from home or dining. When open, the lower table makes a useful storage space. There is also a handy drawer at each end of the table. There are two sizes and both are available in a range of wood finishes, as well as a wide selection of matt or gloss lacquer colours, with the possibility of choosing a hard-wearing ceramic top. £860 from Go Modern Furniture. www.gomodern.co.uk

MAKE YOUR ROOMS HAVE MANY USES WITH THESE QUIRKY IDEAS FOR THE HOME. s staying at home and working from home has become an everyday part of our lives, multifunctional spaces are beginning to become more important to people.

Spaces that people can work, work out, eat, sleep and chill but not have to do it in the one spot have become popular. Multifunctional spaces that can transform from one space into another in seconds are ideal for this.We have selected here the best multifunctional spaces and ideas.

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Your home office must be comfortable functional, but also reflect a unique ambiance of productivity and creativity. Make sure you use some incredible storage solutions, such as Essential Home’s Blake shelf, unique office furniture pieces to match, like the Collins chair and Lasdun Desk. In Covet Valley’s new lookbook, you will find room by room, same space, different products, materials, colors, and finishes to help you designed each interior to be unique. From Essential Home. www.essentialhome.eu 26 www.sheffieldvibe.com

A luxurious Heather office chair in cream boucle is sure to add a stylish flare to your office or home study. The plush boucle body hugs the contours of the body, and with wheels that are ideal for easy movement, making this chair the most comfortable suit for any long working days. Choose from both brass and chrome legs against the elegant scandinavian design in velvet upholstery and watch your home study flourish. £149 from Cult Furniture. www.cultfurniture.com

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This Yukon desk/sideboard is cleverly designed as a beautiful sideboard with extendable top as a desk. Featuring high gloss white panels and contrasting oak effect veneered frame, the sideboard has two drawers, two cupboards and one extra central shelf. The desk top slides open smoothly, revealing three more compartments for convenient storage. £195.99 from DaAl’s. www.daals.co.uk

Bring the outdoors in, courtesy of Dobbies. Plant pots - Eddy pot round five assorted £9.99; Lizzy round pot five assorted £7.99; Helen pot five assorted £6.99; Tunis pot four assorted £14.99; Nella face pot in white from £9.99; Nick face pot in green £4.99; Orchid rib pot ivory £4.49; Herringbone egg pot £69.99. Frames Cambourne black photo frames, 5x7 £10, 4x6 £7.50. Plants on shelves - Pilea Peperomioides, £14.99; Fern mix £8.99; Dypsis Lutescens £6.99; Aglaonema speciality mix £24.99. Plants on desk - Ficus Elastica mix £8.99; Succulent poker mix, £6.49; Alocasia sarian in cocoz pot £69.99. www.dobbies.com

We’ve all been looking to make the most of our available space to accommodate a home office or work area. This Shaker In Dove Home Office Range, from Sharps, The Home Collection, can fit in the smallest of spaces but can still meet all your home-working needs. From £1,500. www.sharps.co.uk

A working from home station in a living room setting, from Furniture And Choice’s Serene Spaces SS21 collection. Create a relaxing, mindful and restorative home with soothing materials and calming hues. www.furniturechoice.co.uk www.sheffieldvibe.com 27

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Immerse yourself in the action with Sony’s brightest OLED TV panel ever, powered by the Cognitive Processor XR. It analyses and optimises hundreds of thousands of elements in a blink of an eye to deliver pure blacks and the brightest ever colours. Enjoy breathtaking contrast with pictures that feel deep, natural and real - as if it were happening right in front of you.

Featuring advanced screen speaker technology, XR turns any sound source into a totally new experience. Hear sound more clearly and accurately, whatever you’re watching. Sound and pictures work together in perfect harmony.

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What’s more, enjoy a completely seamless viewing experience thanks to the three-way multiposition stand.

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HOME & GARDEN

Primark Summer Days printed diffuser 100ml £2.50. www.primark.com

Primark lemonshaped napkins £1.50. www.primark.com

Wilko lemons glass water bottle £2. www.wilko.com

Set up a summery table with these plates featuring a lemon design and imperfect edges, adding to their charm £32.99 (set of four). www.mondayonline.co.uk

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Oliver Bonas Fiori ceramic brunch plate £9.50. www.oliverbonas.com

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Rex London Home tableware glass summer lemons portrait. www.rexlondon.com

ABOVE: An attractive mug with a lovely lemons design £6.99. www.giselagraham.co.uk RIGHT: Lemon drinks flask.

Wayfair.co.uk BELOW: Anna Mörner lemon print £89. www.roseandgrey.co.uk

Give your table a playful look with this lemon carafe, £24.95. www.mondayonline.co.uk

Ceramic jug 21cm Lemon. £12.99. www.giselagraham.co.uk

Lemon Fresh melamine platter. Wayfair.co.uk Poundland faux fruit tree - lemon. £5. www.poundland.co.uk

Matalan Skandi Pop picnic blanket £10. www.matalan.co.uk

Inspired by the Mediterranean, the Sorrento range offers rustic shades with lemon detailing £71.50. www.notjustjugs.com

Oliver Bonas fruit stirrers £12.50. www.oliverbonas.com

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Rex London kitchen lemon squeezer portrait. www.rexlondon.com

Bobby Rabbit lemon umbrella, £16. www.bobbyrabbit.co.uk

Lemon print, available in A4 and A3 sizing, £16.50. www.lunedesignco.com

Pack of four cream resin lemons and limes design coaster, £12.75. www.giselagraham.co.uk

Freshly Squeezed wallpaper in teal and lemon yellow £36. https://lusthome.com

Lemon fruit string light on ivy string £9.99. www.lights4fun.co.uk

This lemon scented washingup soap bar is 100% natural, biodegradable, plastic free and contains no palm oil, £7.99. www.suusco.com

Drawing inspiration from Italian lemon groves, this ama-ZING cushion makes a delicious addition to your outdoor space £19.99. www.beanbagbazaar.co.uk

B&M Cabana set of four fruit plates £4. www.bmstores.co.uk

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John Lewis Skinnydip Summer Lemons duvet set. www.johnlewis.com

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When life gives you lemons, squash them with your heels!

Perfect for your dressing room - match this print with other unique art from the Studio Zest Collection, created by our Design Studio. £14.95. desenio.com Beautiful parasol in a fruity design, ideal for the beach, in the garden and on the balcony £67.99.

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Lemon ceramic dish/lemon ceramic trip nibble dish.

Both £9.99. www.giselagraham.co.uk

Oliver Bonas Lemi family cool bag £29.50, Lemi personal cool bag £19.50, lemon picnic rug £32.50. www.oliverbonas.com

ABOVE: This circular serving tray in Emma Bridgewater’s ‘Lemons’ design is crafted from FSC approved durable birch wood, £29.95. www.annabeljames.co.uk RIGHT: A fun and cheerful print to brighten up any wall space, £13. www.andsotoshop.com

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Enjoy your conservatory all year round SAGARS’ REVOLUTIONARY 365 CONSERVATORY ROOF INSULATION SYSTEM KEEPS CONSERVATORIES WARM IN WINTER AND COOL IN SUMMER. onservatories have long been a desirable addition to the home but too often become neglected parts of the house if they’re too cold in winter and too hot in summer. But what if that could change?

Using the revolutionary 365 insulation system, originally believed to have been inspired by NASA, Sagars 365 can transform your conservatory and make it into a room you can use 365 days a year.

According to a Survey carried out by the Department of Energy and Climate Change, the average conservatory owner uses an extra 4,800 kWh per annum.

Which at 15.5p pkw equates to £744 per year!

The insulation is built up of complex layers of aluminium foil and insulation that is perfect for insulating conservatory roofs, reducing heat loss by about 95 per cent and keeping the heat out in summer. It’s finished with brilliant white tongue and groove insulated pvc panels to give a maintenance-free bright appearance.

Using the 365 insulation system, Sagars, a family-based Yorkshire company, have been turning hundreds of draughty unused conservatories into rooms that can be used for any purpose, all year round.

VAT is charged at five per cent as this type of insulation comes under the government’s energy savings rate.

All work is completed in a day, following government social distancing guidelines to keep everyone safe. And it costs less than you would think - prices include fitting,VAT, and a 10 year guarantee. With 25% off for a limited time, the cost of a typical 3x3m conservatory is just £1,699. Don't miss out, call us for a quote today!

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"Nothing was too much trouble for them!" " Having spent some time sourcing a kitchen company, we decided to take a look at Dave Stone Design. From the moment we set foot into the showroom, everyone we met was incredibly helpful. Dan came up with a number of ideas to maximise the space and create the dream kitchen for us. Logistically, it was not easy. The proposed project involved taking out the corner of our house, knocking down our old garage, as well as two walls, and completely removing a utility room and shower. The old garage had a very sizeable concrete roof, so you can imagine what taking that down involved! It also involved building an extension from scratch. The way Dan project-managed the operation was, quite simply, amazing. Every member of the team was so much in tune with each other, that the work was synchronised seamlessly. Having Dan and his team around was like having family in the house. In fact, we missed them when they had completed the job! We now have a beautiful new kitchen with a downdraft induction hob, a composite undermounted sink, a swan-neck tap, a combi microwave oven, a warming drawer, two dual-cook-flex Samsung ovens, LED lighting, a vaulted ceiling, a garnet granite worktop, pop-up sockets and an island kitchen with considerable storage. Dan and his team also installed beautiful LVT flooring and bi-fold patio doors leading on to the garden. The design has created a superb 'Mediterranean feel' - especially with the white rendered wall in the garden. Simply fantastic. We would whole-heartedly recommend!" Michelle and Marcus Adams, Dore

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AWARDS

A night to remember THE PREPARATION FOR THE 2021 WESTSIDE & SOUTHSIDE RESTAURANT AND BAR AWARDS HAS BEGUN – AND WE HAVE A BRAND NEW VENUE. he OEC is the new home for the 2021 Westside & Southside Restaurant and Bar Awards.We are delighted that this year’s event will take place at Sheffield’s newest dining and events venue on the evening of Monday 8 November.

The OEC – Owlerton Events & Conferencing to give its full title – nestles snugly between Napoleons Casino and Owlerton Stadium on Penistone Road.

It’s a new, ultra-modern and exciting venue with a 500seater capacity, making it the perfect spot for large-scale parties, weddings and celebrations of all kinds. So, of course, it’s ideal for the local restaurant world’s biggest and glitziest celebration night!

Now we’ve found the perfect venue, the search is really hotting up for the finest dining and drinking establishments across Sheffield and North Derbyshire, as we look forward to the 2021 Westside & Southside Restaurant and Bar Awards.

The last 18 months has been horrendous for those working in hospitality and the connected industries but, thankfully, there is light at the end of the tunnel. If you’d like to treat your team after such a difficult year, allow us to recognise your hard work and efforts at a celebratory evening with food, drink and entertainment.

We too had to take a break last year but the awards are back – and who will come out on top? Brocco on the Park were the most recent winners of our Restaurant of the Year award, winning in 2019 for the second year running. 2019 was also particularly strong for newcomers with recently opened establishments such as Omega at Abbeydale (Best Newcomer), Chinatown (Best Oriental) and Bank House Hathersage (Best Contemporary) among our category winners.

Restaurant of the Year 2019 – Brocco on the Park

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Here’s a reminder to all restaurant, hotel, café and pub owners: to make sure your establishment is under consideration for the 2021 Westside & Southside Restaurant & Bar Awards, contact publishing manager Sam Warsop at sam.warsop@rmcmedia.co.uk or SallyAnne Sharp at sallyanne.sharp@rmcmedia.co.uk

Readers’ Choice Award 2021 You can get involved now by casting your vote for the Readers’ Choice. Whether you select your favourite local café, a much-loved Indian or Italian restaurant or any other type of food venue, all votes are equal. 2019’s winner was a newcomer, the Mediterranean-themed Ego @ Dore Moor Inn (inset), a relaxed dining establishment on the edge of Derbyshire that proved to be hugely popular from the get-go.

To vote go online to www.rmcmedia/events to let us know where you enjoy eating out most. All entries must include a home address and contact details, only one entry per email address is allowed.

Closing date: Monday 18 October

Get your tickets And you can be there too. If you would like to attend, even treat your team to an early Christmas party, tickets are priced £50 each or you can purchase a table for ten for £450. Email paul.barrett@rmcmedia.co.uk for further details.

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Do the Strand LONDON WAS CALLING TO RICHARD ABBEY WHO FOUND THE PERFECT BASE FROM WHICH TO EXPLORE ON A RECENT VISIT TO THE CAPITAL. Image © Photos.London

tepping off the train at King’s Cross you could sense almost immediately that London has not quite returned to ‘normal’.

Regardless of the time of day you expect to walk into a packed concourse before hustling your way to the tube to get to wherever you need to go, but there was none of that. It was much more sedate, relaxed even.

Of course this is not necessarily a bad thing and makes it a great time to explore the capital before the long haul flights begin to disembark onto its streets once again.

A late morning tube ride to Covent Garden was both short and quiet and on, exiting the station, full of surprises.

Again it was distinctly less busy and seems to have undergone a bit of a transformation since my last visit. The market is still the hub (the street performers are still there) but the streets around this seem to have been elevated to another level. Many of them have

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been pedestrianised while garlands of flowers and lights suspended across these thoroughfares have added character and charm. Bars, restaurants and cafes now spill out on to walkways and squares to create a continental style atmosphere and with the addition of new shopping and dining areas such as The Yards and the Seven Dials Market, Covent Garden feels alive once again.

The base for our short stay was just a stone’s throw from Covent Garden and is a landmark itself, being part of the London skyline for over 112 years and

A deluxe king room

steeped in history and heritage. Strand Palace has recently undergone a two-year multimillion-pound refurbishment that has seen the renovation of all 785 bedrooms, public areas, and a brand-new restaurant and bar refurbished with a modern art-deco inspired interior design.

We stayed in two deluxe king rooms, linked by an adjoining door, which offered plenty of space for the four of us as well as comforts including Hypnos mattresses, air conditioning, free high speed wi-fi, Nespresso® coffee machine, complimentary fully stocked minibar and

The Strand Palace Hotel

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LEFT: Covent Garden Image © Jjfarquitectos-123RF.COM BELOW: Haxells Restaurant and Bar at the Strand Palace Hotel

ABOVE (L-R): Explore The National Gallery; The Queen Elizabeth Great Court at the British Museum. Images © Photos.London

large HD TV. It was the perfect place to relax after a day exploring the capital.

Breakfast was included in our stay and was served each morning in the Haxells Restaurant & Bar. There was a good choice of hot and cold food as well as fruit juices, tea and coffee - my children particularly enjoyed the American-style pancakes lavishly smothered in maple syrup.

Haxells is also open for lunch, afternoon tea and dinner with a passion for provenance and a focus on impeccably sourced, top-quality ingredients. The menu is full of modern British dishes such as the Haxells burger, superfood salad, Hawaiian salmon poke bowl and to finish, chocolate cake with honeycomb ice cream.

As comfortable as it is inside, it’s the location that really sells Strand Palace with many of the capital’s world-famous sights and attractions, including St. Paul’s Cathedral,Trafalgar Square, the London Eye, and the River Thames, on its doorstep.You’re also in the heart of theatreland and Soho, home to some of the London’s hottest nightlife spots, is less

than a 15-minute walk from the hotel.

We’d pre-booked tickets for the lastminute.com London Eye and made the most of the glorious weather with a gentle stroll through Trafalgar Square, St James Park and Parliament Square before crossing Westminster Bridge to its location on the Southbank. Entry was well organised (and safe) as you’d expect and after a short queue we climbed to a height of 135m for unrivalled views over the city. Each pod had limited numbers we shared with one other family - so there was plenty of room to distance but still enjoy the sights without getting in each other’s way.

After hitting the heights we enjoyed a long stroll down the Southbank, which has developed into a real foodie destination. There are shipping containers, vans and trucks, all with plenty of seating and all serving food and drink, as well as recognised restaurants and cafes. Gabriel’s Wharf, just next to the OXO building, even had a beach bar. We walked on to the Tate Modern before crossing the Thames to St Paul’s Cathedral and back along Fleet

Street and The Strand, via Somerset House, to the hotel.

During our stay we also visited the British Museum and the National Gallery, which are both free to enter but, due to Covid restrictions, tickets must be booked in advance. The former, again a short walk from the hotel, is home to two million years of world history and culture and is worth the admission alone for the Queen Elizabeth II Great Court, the largest covered square in Europe.

Our whistlestop tour of the National Gallery took in paintings from the likes of Johannes Vermeer, Paul Cézanne, Claude Monet and Vincent Van Gogh amongst others.

No trip to London is complete without a spot of shopping; Oxford Street and Regent Street cover all bases and were some of the busiest places we visited but again Covent Garden, and particularly the area around Seven Dials, came out on top with a good selection of independent stores as well as some well known high street favourites.

On the evidence of this visit, it shows that the return to ‘normal’ is definitely well on it’s way; after almost 18 months of Covid restrictions, our recent family trip was one of our first opportunities to get away and I’ll be honest, it felt fantastic.

Prices at the Strand Palace Hotel start from £106 per room, per night.

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Bringing opportunity to the local community The Chesterfield branch of a global consultancy company are pledging to create £7million worth of profit for the local community over the next five years.

Fiaz Sadiq from ActionCOACH is obsessed Fiaz Sadiq with upskilling communities and workforces with tried and tested methods and processes.

After many years in digital technology, Fiaz found his passion actually lay in helping and mentoring people, so decided to invest to help businesses and local communities grow.

ActionCOACH is a global business consultancy brand and number one in the world for business coaching, with over 3,500 strategies which are tried and tested in businesses of any size.

Fiaz explains that ActionCOACH have a ‘Test and Measure’ approach which allows businesses to measure potential success, before actually taking products, processes or changes live. Ordinarily, a large auditing or consultancy organisation might charge up to £3,000 per week for this sort of service, rendering it completely cost prohibitive to smaller businesses.

ActionCOACH saw a gap in the market and made sure they were able to offer this service to smaller businesses at a cost which was affordable. A perfect way to achieve significant growth, with minimal financial risk.

Fiaz’s expertise and coaching have helped Stal Ltd immensely. Strategies and processes implemented have helped the organisation to grow exponentially, with the company struggling to plan four weeks ahead to now being able to forecast sales well in advance.

For more information on ActionCOACH and Fiaz, or to get in touch for them to assist your business, drop an email to fiazsadiq@actioncoach.co.uk.

Final place for Texfelt Chesterfield-based Designer Contracts, the UK’s largest flooring contractor, and Texfelt, a world leading manufacturer of eco-engineered PU foam replacements, have been named as finalists in a prestigious industry partnership awards.

They two companies have an exclusive arrangement to sell a unique, fully recyclable underlay made from single use plastic bottles to the new build sector. To date Designer Contracts has diverted over 750,000 bottles from the environment through sales of Texfelt’s ground-breaking SpringBond underlay.

Their joint efforts have now been recognised in the annual Premises & Facilities Management magazine annual partnership awards in the ‘Partners in Sustainability’ category.

The winners will be announced on 3 November.

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24-hour golf marathon Three keen golfers, four great courses and one full day to get round them all… that’s what it takes to raise more than £4,000 for a trio of top charities.

David Stewart, his brother James and their friend Ben Roberts took on the golfing challenge in memory of David’s wife Jess, who died at St Luke’s earlier this year.

Their original intention was to raise £929 to mark Jess’s 929 day battle with breast cancer, with the money to be split between St Luke’s and the two other city charities that supported her, Weston Park Hospital cancer Charity and Macmillan Cancer Support.

Up to now, though, they have smashed that original target, raising £4,476 - with that number still rising!

The friends started their challenge at 4.50am - just after sunrise - at Stannage Golf Club and then went on to Beauchief Golf Club for a 9am tee off, followed by Dore and Totley Golf Club from 1pm and ending at Abbeydale Golf Club, where they completed their epic session at 8.50pm.

There’s still time to support David, James and Ben - simply visit justgiving.com/team/theback9bandits

Digital high street project The online revolution has been a key feature of the pandemic – and now small and microbusinesses in Chesterfield can embrace these digital trends in an innovative new support scheme.

The Chesterfield Digital High Street project helps those reliant on bricks and mortar to transition into an online world by creating highly visible e-commerce websites equipped with the latest forms of payment, such as Apply Pay and Google Pay, and modern shopping concepts like “click and collect”.

Funded by Chesterfield Borough Council and delivered in partnership by East Midlands Chamber, it aims to support small outfits in sectors such as retail, hospitality and leisure, which have been hit hardest by lockdown restrictions, to become more resilient.

The support available to businesses via the programme includes access to a Digital High Street adviser with specific e-commerce and online skills, who will work intensively with at least 120 businesses to help them develop and maintain their new or existing digital presence.

They will also be able to attend dedicated webinars, delivered outside working hours, and use marketing resources for free.

Grants of £2,200 – covering 100 per cent of costs – will also be awarded to 50 of these businesses to help them set up an e-commerce website that is search engine optimised, with the package also including web hosting provision for a year and access to ongoing digital training.

Applications can now be made for the Chesterfield Digital High Street project at www.emc-dnl.co.uk/chesterfielddigital-high-street

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The Diary ■ THEATRE ■ MUSIC ■ COMEDY ■ EVENTS ■ EXHIBITIONS ■ FILM ■ FURTHER AFIELD…

Theatre The Mikado 1-4 August Buxton Opera House https://buxtonoperahouse.org.uk Enjoy the topsy turvy antics of Ko-Ko and his partners in crime as they try to avoid losing their heads! This brandnew production of all-time favourite, The Mikado, is directed by and starring Simon Butteriss.

The Pirates of Penzance 5 August Buxton Opera House https://buxtonoperahouse.org.uk The Pirates of Penzance is one of the most enduringly popular of Gilbert and Sullivan’s great comic creations, full of memorable melodies you will be humming all the way home.

Frederic, a pirate’s apprentice, falls instantly in love with Mabel, the daughter of Major-General Stanley.

Frederic is due to be released from his apprenticeship on his 21st birthday, but there’s a problem. Born on 29 February, he discovers that technically he must serve the pirates for another 63 years!

Although very much in love, his dedication to duty is resolute. Can he and Mabel find a happy ever after?

Dirty Dancing 31 August-4 September Buxton Opera House https://buxtonoperahouse.org.uk Seen by millions across the globe, this worldwide smash hit tells the classic

Cinema story of Baby and Johnny, two fiercely independent young spirits from different worlds, who come together in what will be the most challenging and triumphant summer of their lives.

Featuring the hit songs, including Hungry Eyes, Hey! Baby, Do You Love Me? and the heart-stopping (I’ve Had) The Time Of My Life.

The Mating Game

Free Guy

17-21 August Pomegranate Theatre https://chesterfieldtheatres.co.uk Rumpus Theatre company returns to Chesterfield with this hilarious West End farce. Successful chat show host Draycott Harris has a problem … he has no luck with women. While worldly-wise housekeeper Mrs Finney struggles to keep his gadget-ridden Mayfair flat in order, Draycott’s pursuit of attractive new PR girl Honey Tooks proves far more difficult than he expects – especially when elder brother James turns up to help, and longsuffering secretary Julia’s growing passion for her boss finally reaches boiling point!

13 August Ryan Reynolds is a run-of-the-mill bank teller until he discovers that he’s actually a ‘non-playable character’ inside a brutal, open world video game. Suffice to say he becomes aware of his world being a video game, and takes steps to make himself the hero, creating a race against time to save the game before the developers can shut it down.

Reminiscence 18 August Hugh Jackman is a scientist who discovers a way to relive your past and uses the technology to search for his long lost love. Also stars Rebecca Ferguson and Thandiwe Newton.

Comedy Adam Kay

Jason Manford

11 August Buxton Opera House https://buxtonoperahouse.org.uk Award-winning comedian Adam Kay shares entries from his diaries as a junior doctor in this “electrifying” (Guardian) evening of stand-up and music. The show has been seen by over 200,000 people across absolute sell-out UK tours, Edinburgh Fringes and West End runs.

His book was a Sunday Times number one bestseller for over a year, and is soon to be a major BBC drama.

28 August Winding Wheel Theatre https://chesterfieldtheatres.co.uk He’s back! It’s been a busy few years for Jason since his last smash-hit stand up show but fans of his Absolute Radio show will know this nationally acclaimed comedian hasn’t changed a bit. ‘Like Me’ is Jason’s latest comic offering set to hit the road, and is sure to be ‘expert observational comedy’ (The Guardian) mixed with ‘comic gold’ (Mail on Sunday). www.sheffieldvibe.com 47

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MOTORING

Looking to the future

Look sharp THERE’S NEW LOOKS AND MORE IN THIS MONTH’S MOTORING ROUND-UP.

Raising the bar The new BMW 4 Series Gran Coupé is a car that delivers on so many fronts, combining sporting elegance with driving pleasure and, with five full-size seats, a roomy cabin and a versatile luggage area.

BMW has really raised the bar; like its recently updated BMW 4 Series siblings, the third body variant in the range adopts the brand’s new design language, along with a refined premium ambience in the cabin and a wide array of innovations in the areas of control/operation and connectivity.

Four doors, five full-size seats, a large wide-opening boot and a versatile luggage compartment also ensures the new BMW 4 Series Gran Coupé retains its characteristic strengths in both everyday driving and on longer trips.

A trio of petrol engines will be available along with a choice of rear-wheel drive or xDrive diesel models.

It will be launched in November and is priced from £40,465 OTR.

Stiff competition Based on a brand new platform, the new Nissan Qashqai succeeds in reconciling the challenging customer demands in terms of design, spaciousness, dynamics and carbon footprint.

A stiffer bodyshell and reworked steering are just two notable changes to the Qashqai which will be available with with two different powertrain options, a 1.3-litre petrol with mild hybrid, which is offered with two outputs.

The 12V ALiS (Advanced Lithium-ion battery System) mild hybrid system provides torque assist, extended idle stop, quick restart and coasting stop (Xtronic only), with improvements to both fuel economy and CO2 output.

After its initial introduction, Qashqai will be offered with the innovative e-POWER powertrain, which brings the well-known advantages of an EV, such as linear, effortless acceleration and refined performance, without consideration for recharging.

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Kia’s popular Sportage has been given a facelift - the fifthgeneration model looks to the future with a sleek yet muscular and modern exterior design whilst the cutting-edge interior blends ergonomic layout and the latest tech innovations to create an inspiring space.

Revealed earlier this year to great acclaim from the design community, Kia’s new design philosophy – Opposites United – is at the core of the all-new Sportage, influencing every aspect of its appearance and character. These principles will influence all future Kia designs, giving them the same basic DNA. The interior really impresses too with a panoramic curved display, which forms the nucleus of the Sportage’s bold but sophisticated cabin. The high-tech touchscreen pad along with the advanced integrated controller act as the nerve centre for driver and passenger connectivity, functionality and usability needs. Both systems have been created to be easy-to-use, highly intuitive and soft to touch.

It will be released in the UK in September.

Rally inspiration Looking for something small, nippy and affordable? Well, Hyundai’s all-new i20 N delivers World Rally Championshipinspired styling and performance from just £24,995.

It builds on the strengths of the company’s renowned, performance focussed N brand and the success of the recently launched all new i20.

The i20 N blends prodigious power, pin-sharp handling and an immersive driving experience with motorsport-inspired styling, cutting edge connect and infotainment technology and advanced safety features into a practical, five-door hatchback format perfect for every day driving.

Performance comes courtesy of a new generation 1.6 T-GDi turbocharged flat power four-cylinder engine, which produces 204PS and 275 Nm of torque. Hyundai’s advanced flat power technology delivers more torque and power at lower engine revs to effortlessly utilise more of the engine’s potential in everyday driving situations.

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