Southside April 2017

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PROMOTION

With its modern décor and bright wallpaper, the office is the perfect place to pop in for a coffee and have a chat with the experienced team

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HAUS IS NOT YOUR TYPICAL HIGH STREET ESTATE AGENT. BUT WITH OVER 10,000 PROPERTY SALES BETWEEN ITS DIRECTORS, THEIR EXPERIENCE SPEAKS FOR ITSELF. oving into a new home or selling your old one is one of the most exciting events in life, but can also prove to be stressful at times and a good estate agent is vital to ensure your property completes at the best possible price. But with so many to choose from, selecting the people who can be trusted to act in your best interest can be difficult.

With over 60 years of experience in the Sheffield housing market and over 10,000 property sales between the directors – Ian Appleyard, David Vaughan and Heather Leslie – you can rest assured that you are in safe hands with haus.

The new central office, dubbed the haus hub on Mary Street, is not your typical high street shop. With its modern décor and bright wallpaper, it is the perfect place to pop in for

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a coffee and have a chat with the experienced team about how they can help you.

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

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

The independent estate agents have also teamed up with some well-known business partners to be able to provide clients with

professional, efficient and friendly service.

These include the Mortgage Advice Bureau, who have access to over 90 lenders, along with a panel of solicitors; HLW Keeble Hawson, Taylor & Emmet and Banner Jones.

“Being independent and working alongside local trusted professionals means we can take complete control of our customer’s requirements, tailoring the sale of their property to what they actually need,” adds Ian. The team also offer both the Full Haus, along with the more competitive Haus online package to vendors.

The Full Haus package includes a free 8” tablet, professional photography, energy performance certificate, Rightmove premium listing, social media presence, along with a 3D virtual tour and drone photography if

PROMOTION

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

“We are a highly committed team designed to give a more personal service.

We know that every sale is different and it’s our aim to deliver a friendly professional service,” says Heather.

Haus put people first and understand the importance of looking after their clients whilst, at the same time achieving the best possible price in the least possible time for them.

Visit their office or give them a call for more information and see how they can help you today.

Haus Hawk Works, 103 Mary Street Sheffield, S1 4RT Tel: 0114 276 8868 haushomes.co.uk Facebook: @haushomesheffield

Testimonials “We had David value our house. We expected him to have a quick look around but he spent over an hour with us and gave us a real insight into the local property market. They are such a great team who genuinely want to help you as much as they can.” – Alistair Farrant “I love the great marketing and My Property Pad will really help me during my sale. The fees at haus are also really competitive.” – Mr Pickering

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

This unique idea, means haus clients are given a free 8” tablet for keepsake so that they have all their property requirements at their fingertips, keeping up to date with the latest updates on their property, wherever they are in the world.

The device comes with an easy to follow set up guide, is pre-loaded with apps including haushomes.co.uk, haus stamp duty and mortgage calculators, Rightmove, Zoopla and you can even store legal documents from the solicitor and mortgage company – it’s a useful bit of kit to help you through the moving process.

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

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Local businesses are perfectly placed to help you with your home improvements

12 Beauty

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

14 Fashion

Freshen up your look with the help of these local retailers

26 Home & Garden

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

32 The Home Front

46 Top of the chocs!

Our panel reveals this year’s top easter eggs

52 Travel

Give your home a spring makeover with the help of these local businesses

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

38 Get ready for spring

56 Motoring

21 Eating Out

We dine at Tickled Trout, Barlow

It’s to time to start repairing the ravages of winter ready for sunnier days ahead

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

24 Restaurant Awards

42 Gnome

58 Chesterfield Champions

We’re on the hunt for the region’s best restaurants of 2017

Have you been caught on camera?

45 In Brief

Patience is key to delivering success, says Peter Swallow, Chair of Destination Chesterfield

Our monthly round-up of people and places

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Spring into a new outfit BLANC’S NEW BOUTIQUE MEANS EVEN MORE CHOICE FOR THE STYLE-CONSCIOUS. ith the warmer weather fast approaching, now is the perfect time to put away the jumpers and coats and treat yourself to a new spring wardrobe.

Blanc was launched in 2011 by Anne-Marie White and has been dressing Derbyshire’s most stylish ladies for many years, stocking everything from casual wear to stunning floorlength occasion dresses.

But don’t be fooled into thinking Blanc’s sleek styling makes it unaffordable; reasonably priced pieces sit just as comfortably beside higher-end designer brands. The phrase ‘something for everybody’ has never been more apt.

Due to outgrowing Blanc at 131 Chatsworth Road through customer demand, Anne-Marie realised another shop was the only answer and has recently expanded, opening Blanc Occasions at 177 Chatsworth Road, specialising in Mother-of-the Bride/Groom, wedding guests, racewear and prom outfits. With just a short walk between both boutiques, and with coffee shop Nonna’s, Northern Tea Merchants or Maison Mes Amis nearby, it’s very convenient for a shopping day out.

The new boutique is set over two showrooms, meaning there is ample room to display and store an array of stylish outfits and accessories including coordinating evening

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Blanc Occasions has secured deals with a wide range of sought-after labels including Ronald Joyce, Luis Civit, Lewis Henry, Rosa Clara and Penguin Design, who design and manufacture from size 10 through to size 40.

For prom, racewear and cruisewear, labels include Pia Michi, Jolaby, Mascara and Mascara My Curves, from size 4 hrough to size 24.

Hats are another big seller and the boutique stocks a fabulous range from Hosti Hat and Snoxell My Hat. which are all available to hire or buy.

“We stock Rainbow Club shoes, which are perfect for the bride-to-be. After the wedding, Rainbow Club will dye them free of charge so you are able to get more everyday

wear out of them,” she says.

The new boutique is open from Tuesday to Sunday, but also offers out-of-hours appointments for a one-to-one shopping experience.

“Our aim is to give customers that one-ofa-kind, unique outfit that they are looking for, and I love it when people are thrilled with their outfits,” added Anne-Marie.

The original boutique is now solely focused on their extensive casual wear ranges, stocking brands such as Amazing Woman Jeans, Robell trousers, Bariloche jackets, Tinta style shirts, Rino & Pelle Jackets, Ravel shoes and One Life dresses, which are 100% linen and perfect for the hotter climate. They will also be stocking two more major brands to be announced in the upcoming months.

Blanc and Blanc Occasions is all about going the extra mile for its customers, from a warm welcome, to one-to-one appointments and, with the exclusive ‘Blanclub’, customers can be kept up to date with new arrivals, preview evenings, fashions shows and special offers. To become a member simply email style@blancouture.co.uk and you’re in.

Whether you’re after show-stopping outfits or casual separates, Blanc and Blanc Occasions is the place to be.

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Back on the menu THE RETURN OF A WELL-LOVED FAVOURITE GIVES MOLLY McGREEVY MORE THAN ENOUGH REASON TO VISIT THE TICKLED TROUT. t’s not often that removing a pudding from the menu throws an entire village into uproar, but that’s exactly what happened when the Topsy Turvy Blueberry and Lavender Cheesecake disappeared from The Tickled Trout’s sweet offering.

Fortunately, owner Chris Mapp listened to the masses and the cheesecake has made a triumphant return, taking its rightful place amongst a selection of Italian-inspired dishes, brought to life with fresh, local ingredients, but more about pudding later.

On a chilly evening The Tickled Trout’s lounge is a comforting haven, all roaring open fires and cosy chairs. Despite its homely allure we opted to sit in the restaurant, which, with windows on all sides and a skylight, must become the favoured spot once the sun comes out.

There was much deliberation over the specials menu before ordering, with both the duck breast (smoked and cured on site) and the pan-fried mullet (arrived fresh from Cornwall that morning) catching our eye.

It was the Bacon and Egg (£7.50) that was eventually granted a place at the table, along with the Arancini at the Trout (£7.95). The 72-hour slow cooked ham simply fell apart whilst the quail’s egg was the perfect soft boil.

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On my side of the table the creamy, cheesy arancini filling was encased in the crispest, lightest of batters. Tart in contrast, the truffle mayonnaise was simply delicious.

Returning to the specials for our main course, my companion opted for the Roasted Monkfish and Beef Shin Cottage Pie (£18.50). Based on a classic flavour blend, this contemporary surf and turf is the perfect example of The Tickled Trout’s approach to food. Chris and his team take on every day dishes and sprinkle them with that something special to create divine flavours and textures, even the OMG Fries are given a touch of chopped black truffle.

My Aubergine Bake and Pesto Bread (£11.95) was a sweet and substantial vegetarian option, the vegetables encased in layers of cheese and a rich tomato sauce, accompanied by swirls of pesto bread prepared that morning.

For dessert, I simply had to choose the infamous Topsy Turvy Blueberry and Lavender Cheesecake (£6.50). Deconstructed and flipped on its head so the biscuit base can be replaced with roasted almonds for coeliac diners (Chris and his team are keen to be inclusive on their menu) the fruit layer was zesty, with subtle, aromatic hints of lavender.

The Lemon Curd ice cream provided the

perfect tang against the sweetness of the berries.

For my companion, the Dark Columbian Chocolate Torte with Chocolate and Nut Ice Cream and Kriek (£8.95), a Belgian cherry beer. The Kriek soon became the star of dessert – a Belgian classic, my companion deemed it closer to a sparkling wine than a pint – a flavour owed to the months the fruit is left to ferment, explained Chris.

As an owner, Chris’s sheer passion for good, well done food can be seen in every dish that leaves the kitchen. Although the menu has roots in simple dishes, it’s the attention to detail: the presentation, the flavours and the textures that really make The Tickled Trout something special.

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AT A GLANCE... * OMG fries – OMG * Clever twists really work * Cosy and friendly

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Loose Teas & Homemade Cakes Breakfasts & Light Lunches Take a step back in time and sample our range of beautiful loose teas and homemade cakes keeping with tradition of taking tea and a little bit of something between lunch and dinner...

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• Fabulous wines from around the world personally selected by us • Interesting spirits, sherries, ports and desert wines • Fine chocolates, cheeses and hams • Tastings every week – Call for details 01246 411703 • Saturday 22nd April 8 wines to try before you die £20 • Saturday 29th April Discover Italy £12 • Saturday 6th May Discover Chile £12 • Friday 12th May Spring into Summer Meet our suppliers, taste their wines 70+ different wines to try £12 • Saturday 20th May Discover Australia and New Zealand £12 • Saturday 27th May Around the world in 8 Grapes £12 • Saturday 10th June Discover Portugal £12 Sample eight wines, each accompanied by a little nibble.

Tastings start at 7.30. Private tastings for groups can be arranged – Call us or pop in to reserve a place.

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PROMOTION

YOU’LL FIND A GREAT SELECTION OF BOTTLES AT GREAT PRICES AT DRONFIELD WINE WORLD.

A world of wine on your doorstep aving spent 16 years living in Chile, South America's – and arguably the world’s – finest source of wellpriced, excellent-quality wines, Jane Taylor and husband Richard thought it was time for a change. And what better venture than to introduce a specialist wine shop to Dronfield.

Ten months on and the pair are already renowned for relentlessly seeking out the best value wines from all over the world, catering to a discerning community who expect high quality and real value, which is a sentiment clearly reflected in their selections and prices.

From sleek, fruity Carmenères to ripe, clean Chardonnays, Jane and Richard bring the best products they possibly can to 2a Callywhite Lane. Their passion for high quality food and drink and an extensive knowledge of producers and vintages from around the world resulting in a store with character and strength of vision.

“Chilean wines are better than ever before and offer a great bang for your buck. If you're shopping for value - good wines and good prices - Dronfield Wine World is the place to look.” Says Jane.

If you’re looking for that special bottle, or just some great wines to stock up your cellar, Dronfield Wine World is a must for any wine lover. You can even book yourself onto one of their intimate wine tasting events, hosted both at the shop (accommodates twelve) and The Forge (accommodates 40 or more) at which guests get the chance to sample a variety of wines, with accompanying nibbles and expert guidance from both Jane and Richard. They also host regular visits from their suppliers.

Alternatively, for celebrations, corporate entertaining, or indeed any special occasion, you can also host a private tasting in shop, or

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in the comfort of your own home or office.

“We firmly believe that wine is to be enjoyed, and that it goes best not only with good food, but good company. We host a range of tastings - ensuring you enjoy the wine as well as learning something about it, at the same time as socialising with others who are equally interested in finding something good to drink.” Jane expounds.

Shopping for an event or occasion and want something that little bit more special?

Why say it with flowers when you can say it with wine? Or Champagne? Or a speciality bottle of gin? From luxury hampers coupled with exquisite cheeses, hams and biscuits, to wine crates, boxes and more – gift hampers or gift wrapping is an excellent choice for liquor-lovers and foodies alike.

What’s more, if you’ve opted to make your own arrangements for wedding drinks, Jane and Richard can do the hard work for you and guide you through all the key decisions. First port of call, pop into the shop to discuss your requirements.

“Both Richard and I would like to extend our thanks to the local community for standing by us in this journey. We are delighted to welcome you and look forward to helping you go home with something you'll love.”

Dronfield Wine World 2a Callywhite Lane, Dronfield Tel: 01246 411703 @DronfieldWineWorld

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RESTAURANT AWARDS 2017

The big prize awaits OUR SISTER MAGAZINE WESTSIDE IS LAUNCHING ITS 2017 RESTAURANT AWARDS, SPONSORED BY MY FATHERS HEART. FIND OUT HOW YOU CAN MAKE YOUR MARK... he search is on for the finest dining establishments across the Sheffield and North Derbyshire region, as our sister magazine Westside joins forces with our media partner My Fathers Heart, to launch the 2017 Restaurant Awards.

This glamorous event, to be held at Baldwins Omega on Monday 5 June, is well established as one of the big nights of the year in the culinary and social calendar; it also offers a huge boost to the local restaurant scene, as the winners enjoy their moment of triumph and all the nominated restaurants bask in the glow of positive publicity.

Last year’s big winners, Peppercorn, scooped two prizes on the night – Best Contemporary

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Join our Judging Panel

We will always give Westside readers their say in our Restaurant Awards. They are a discerning bunch who travel the region to experience the best restaurants, bistros and gastro pubs.

That is why the Westside Readers’ Choice trophy is so highly prized.

The Westside Readers’ Choice Award cuts across all boundaries. Whether you select your favourite local cafe, a muchloved Indian or Italian restaurant or any other type of food venue, all votes are equal.

Everyone who casts a vote will be entered into a draw, and one lucky winner will receive dinner for two at their favourite restaurant.

Voting is free: simply go online to www.rmcmedia.co.uk/events/awards/ westside and let us know where you have enjoyed eating out most over the last 12 months. All entries must include a home address and contact details.

We want to give readers a voice on the independent judging panel that decides the ultimate prize – the Westside Restaurant of the Year.

The search is on to find one reader to join with our other judges, all chosen for their knowledge of food and their passion for dining out on the Sheffield scene, to eat together at some of the region’s finest restaurants before deciding which venue should be named as Restaurant of the Year.

Our guest judge will also be invited to join us for a special event at My Fathers Heart, the stunning kitchen showroom on Broadfield Court, where we will be putting the region’s best and newest culinary talents to the test in a Masterchef-style cook-off to find the RMC Media / My Fathers Heart Young Chef of the Year.

Does this opportunity tickle your tastebuds? To apply for a place on our judging panel, please email the managing editor, Chris Wilson, at chris.wilson@rmcmedia.co.uk and tell him in no more than 150 words what qualities you think the judges should be looking out for in the search for Westside’s Restaurant of the Year.

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Restaurant and the coveted Restaurant of the Year. Now the race is on again to find the venues that have truly excelled in the art of delivering delicious food in a superlative setting.

Westside’s reviewers have been out in force over the last few months, and the search will intensify in the build-up to the big event as we seek out the very best the region has to offer. All our recent award winners have been exceptional, so expectations are high.

Meanwhile here’s a reminder to all restaurant, hotel, café and pub owners: to make sure your establishment is under consideration for the big prizes in 2017, contact Westside’s publishing manager Sam Warsop at sam.warsop@rmcmedia.co.uk

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SPRING HAS SPRUNG!

This framed botanical piece will add a contemporary feel to your home. £75 from www.botanicalartelements.com

PLAYFUL PASTELS AND SHABBY-CHIC ARE THIS SEASON’S KEY LOOKS FOR HOME ACCESSORIES, WRITES IMOGEN SHEPHARD. pring is the time for new life and a new start, so why not change up your home with some new décor?

Distressed shabby-chic furniture is often associated with the rustic look. Opt for lighter shades of wood, which will marry beautifully with a muted colour scheme and will look beautiful both inside and outside your home.

This is best paired with some classic blooms of spring such as cherry blossoms, daffodils or tulips. Pastel colours are a must at this time of year (pink is on trend for 2017) and add a playful, seasonal touch to your home.

Add vintage prints, fairy lights and distressed ornaments, and you will have a home ready for the warmer seasons.

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The distressed wash finish of these plant pots provides some rustic charm. £10.95 from www.melodymaison.co.uk

Who said wreaths are just for Christmas?

Celebrate Easter with this pussy willow wreath. £25 from www.tch.net

This floral bunting lifts a room instantly and really complements the light spring atmosphere. £6.95 from www.livelaughlove.co.uk 26 Southside | www.southsidemagazine.co.uk

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This set is classically elegant. With their pink flower design and delicate gold rims, they are the perfect accessories to frame all your spring time meals. Plate £12, jug £22 from www.creative-tops.com

Warm White Festoon Lights Black Cable Sleek and simple, these festoon lights create a gorgeous, cosy atmosphere. £31.99 from www.lights4fun.co.uk

This shabby chic doorstop would suit almost any room due to its plain background and timeless flower design. £7.50 from www.livelaughlove.co.uk

These flowers shout spring and are customisable to match your colour scheme.

From £6 from www.brissi.com

Nothing says spring like a cherry blossom cushion. £25 from www.artrookie.co.uk

This rustic stool is crafted from raw oak, providing a sturdy seating arrangement for your spring time parties. £128 from www.thefarthing.co.uk Southside | www.southsidemagazine.co.uk 27

THE ONLY LIMITATION IS YOUR IMAGINATION INSPIRING BESPOKE BATHROOMS AND KITCHENS WHICH CAN TURN YOUR DREAMS INTO REALITY… Whether its contemporary or classic, indulgent or invigorating, fun or functional, Leonide can create the perfect bathroom or kitchen for your home.

NEW showroom extension now open with 14 fantastic bathroom displays.

Owners, Paul and Yana

Innovative design, peerless personal service, outstanding craftsmanship and competitive pricing… …WHAT MORE CAN YOU ASK? Also specialising in tiles and handcrafted furniture

Welcoming Claire Moore formerly of Ultimate Bathrooms Due to expansion, exceptionally good FITTERS NEEDED for plumbing, tiling and electrical work. Come and see our polite and experienced staff to find out more.

Leonide Interiors, Spa Lane, Chesterfield S41 7RE Tel: 01246 237744 Mob: 07746 720071 www.leonideinteriors.co.uk Email: info@leonideinteriors.co.uk

We are opposite Crown Decorating

360a Chatsworth Road, Chesterfield, S40 2BY | Tel 01246 557239 | Email info@mycurtainstudio.com

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dave stone design The difference is in the detail.

Bespoke kitchen and bedroom design and project management “From the moment we walked into the Dave Stone Design studio we had a strong feeling that we were talking to a highly professional and experienced team who could take our initial thoughts and transform them into a solution that would truly capture our imagination – they did not disappoint! Dave insisted on not only designing an outstanding kitchen but harmonising that design with the split level features of our living space as well. This really set them apart from all the other companies we had discussed our project with.

We also liked the “one stop shop” approach – this allowed us to visualise the design and understand ALL the costs without the challenge of trying to get separate quotations for building work etc before we considered the kitchen design. With Dave Stone taking responsibility for every aspect we could relax knowing that all trades would be effectively coordinated – with a 4 week window to work within everything went with smooth efficiency.

The Team were magnificent – these were a team of professionals you could really trust to go the extra mile for perfection.

We now have a truly beautiful and highly functional living space – thanks to the Dave Stone Design Team!.“

Phil & Val. 360 CHATSWORTH ROAD, CHESTERFIELD S40 2BY TELEPHONE 01246 200678 MOBILE 07973 411698 www.DaveStoneDesign.com dave@DaveStoneDesign.com Find us on facebook

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The Home Front GIVE YOUR HOME A SPRING MAKEOVER WITH THE HELP OF THESE LOCAL BUSINESSES, WRITES PHOEBE SEYMOUR.

Antony Hancock

Soft Options Interiors

For more than 20 years Antony Hancock has built a unique and enviable reputation for the design and installation of a beautiful range of kitchens, bedrooms and studies in Sheffield and beyond.

The business is built on quality, honesty and a service that is second to none. They are a company that cares about their customers.

Antony remains involved with every client enquiry, from the initial design work, through to project completion.

Whether you have a modest kitchen that needs redesigning to maximise space or a large room ready to be transformed into a real heart of the home, they are confident they can offer full design, installation and complete project management at a price that other companies cannot match.

Their flexible and accommodating approach always puts the customer first. Antony Hancock operate throughout Sheffield, South Yorkshire and North Derbyshire. Get in touch for a free quote today.

Spring is finally here – so what better time to be out with the old and in with the new?

If you are looking to spruce up your home, new collections of blinds, curtains, wallpapers and poles have just arrived at Soft Options Interiors on Chesterfield Road in Dronfield.

As well as a made-to-measure service on all other types of soft furnishings like cushions, valances, throws, bed covers and head boards, they also offer an alteration and re-upholstery service.

The showroom is proud to offer new collections by the biggest brands in the interior world including Harlequin, Voyage, James Hare, Romo, Clarke & Clarke and Villa Nova to name a few.

Bring in your measurements and the team will be happy to give you an estimate there and then. Soft Options Interiors handles everything in-house in their onsite workroom so they can offer a full service under one roof.

32 Wadsley Park Crescent, Sheffield, S6 4BX Tel: 0114 234 8791. www.antonyhancock.co.uk

T. Nutt & Sons T. Nutt & Sons can proudly call itself a Which?

Trusted Trader, having recently passed a rigorous assessment that recognises reputable traders.

Consumers in the Derbyshire, Yorkshire and Nottinghamshire area can have confidence when using T. Nutt & Sons due to their endorsement. In order to become a Which?

Trusted Trader, T. Nutt & Sons successfully passed the endorsement process, including a visit by a professional assessor, with extensive trading standards experience, as well as a company credit check and customer references.

Managing director David Nutt from T. Nutt & Sons said: “We are extremely proud of being a Which? Trusted Trader. The award means that our business has been vetted rigorously and gained full endorsement.

“Although we have been trading for over 148 years, it is still rewarding to receive recognition for our ongoing efforts, to achieve full customer satisfaction.”

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The House of Granite & Marble As natural materials which feel as good as they look, granite, marble and slate bring a feeling of quality to both kitchens and bathrooms, combined with excellent durability.

You may not realise how many colours and textures are available, but at the House of Granite & Marble in Chesterfield you can see them all across a 2,000 square foot showroom.

The choice is truly amazing. Perhaps you favour blue pearl granite from Norway resembling chips of ice. Or you may prefer tan brown granite from India which seems to suggest rich coffee colours. And yet again there is the classic black surface of granite, in all its variations. There are over 200 colours and every piece is unique.

House of Granite and Marble can arrange a full fitting service for worktops and surfaces.

Cobnar Wood Close, Chesterfield Ind. Estate, Sheepbridge, Chesterfield S41 9RQ Tel: 01246 261989

32 Chesterfield Road, Dronfield, S18 2XB Tel: 01246 290239 www.softoptionsinteriors.com

CURTAIN STUDIO Curtain Studio are specialists in made-tomeasure curtains and blinds, offering a home measuring, designing and installation service.

They operate from a high-end designer showroom where experienced advice and service are available to all customers interested in soft furnishing window solutions, including curtains blinds and window shutters.

Curtain Studio include home measuring and advice with a full fitting service. All of which, comes with a wealth of technical knowledge and design know how. Curtain Studio are also using highly skilled sewing machinists to make all products.

Fabric suppliers include Prestigious Textiles, Sanderson, Morris & Co, Harlequin, Voyage, Romo, Villa Nova, Ashley Wilde, Clarke & Clarke, Porter & Stone, and many more. Our blind types include roller, vertical, pleated, perfect fit, aluminium Venetian, real wood Venetian, vision roller, Roman and more.

360a Chatsworth Road, Chesterfield, S40 2BY Tel: 01246 557239

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Millthorpe Nursery

GREEN THUMB

Direct Gas

Sometimes in life you need an adventure. This is ours. After years of teaching and gardening in a stately home in Surrey, Carl and Deirdre have moved to the beautiful Derbyshire countryside to re-open Millthorpe Nursery.

Following many months, they have finally managed to turn things around and are now open. Carl and Deirdre will be selling quality, hand-grown plants at realistic prices. Stock is expanding all the time, but at the moment they have a growing range of hardy perennials, shrubs and trees, and are growing on herbs, vegetables, plants for hanging baskets and summer annuals – and they love the riotous colours of dahlias.

During warmer times, from March till the end of September, they are open from 9am until 5pm.

Giving homes a spring clean is a popular activity this time of year and your garden deserves the same attention. When we do venture back outside, we are often faced with over-grown shrubbery and under-loved lawns.

As the temperatures get milder, now is the time to give your lawn some much needed TLC to keep it healthy and weed free in the months ahead. Special fertilisers are available to give grass the essential nutrients it needs to grow strong and give it vibrant colour.

These seasonal treatments have been specially developed to work in cooler temperatures.

Spring weather conditions tend to result in a flourish of young weeds and so selecting a treatment that includes herbicide can help contain broader leaved weeds such as daisies, clover, dandelions and buttercups.

When you choose Direct Gas and a Nu-Heat system, you get more than just the product.

Together they offer the best expertise and support before, during and after the underfloor heating is installed.

They’ll provide you with high quality system, with the components covered by insurancebacked guarantees - a full ten years for the tube and a two year guarantee for the manifold.

For peace of mind, all Nu-Heat underfloor heating systems are backed by a five million professional indemnity insurance.

As well, if you have any questions, need further support down the line, Nu-Heat keep all systems on record and their technical team can easily be reached over the phone.

Give them a call or pop into store, to see how they can help you with your new heating system today.

Millthorpe Lane, Holmesfield, S18 7SA Tel: 0114 289 0334 www.millthorpe-nursery.co.uk

Call Greenthumb Sheffield 0114 276 0101.

Bridge House, Chesterfield Road, Dronfield, S18 4AF Tel: 01246 292800

Layers Flooring

The Decorator Centre

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Spring is finally here, so it’s time to spruce up your home with some brand new flooring.

Layers Flooring in Dronfield know just how to help you re-invent your interior with a high-quality and diverse range of flooring types to suit all your needs. As a small and local business, the staff at Layers are prepared to go the extra mile to ensure customer satisfaction through friendly service with a personal touch.

Layers supply and fit carpets, vinyl, wood and laminates from the country’s leading manufacturers in a range of colours and styles.

Even when on a tight budget, Layers will always provide value for money ensuring you get the best quality for the amount you can afford.

As standard, Layers also offer free, no obligation quotes and a free sample loan service.

The Decorator Centre offers high class tradesmen in the Chesterfield, Sheffield, Dronfield and Matlock areas. They offer extensive painting and decorating services to both the residential and commercial sectors, both interior and exterior.

They have offered high quality workmanship, advice and a friendly trustworthy service since 2003, working punctually, neatly and tidily and have total respect for your home.

The Decorator Centre also stock top quality trade paints and have thousands of samples of wallpapers to choose from.

They are happy to provide consultation on projects for the supply of materials or right through to the completion of the project.

Take the hassle out of decorating and contact the one-stop centre for your decorating needs.

Premier Spas Of Chesterfield have been proud suppliers of the Jacuzzi hot tub brand for over 13 years and recent weeks have seen them expand their already established showroom on Storforth Lane Chesterfield, into a superstore that now includes 14 Jacuzzi hot tub models, a well-stocked water treatment shop and even a private test area.

Premier Spas offers quality world renowned genuine Jacuzzi branded hot tubs with up to three years zero per cent finance (subject to status and terms and conditions) with only ten per cent deposit. So you could be relaxing in the hot tub you want quicker than you thought. Why buy unknown when you can have 60 years of Jacuzzi excellence?

Pop in to the showroom today or call the sales team on 01246 201301 for more details.

Unit 5 Broombank Park, Chesterfield, S41 9RT Tel: 01246 455 599 www.chesterfielddecoratorcentre.co.uk

Storforth Lane, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S40 2TU Tel: 01246 201301 www.premierspas.uk.com

The Forge, Units 23 & 24, Dronfield S18 1QB Tel: 01246 292969

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dave stone design The difference is in the detail.

Bespoke kitchen and bedroom design and project management

Leonide Interiors

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King Carpets

Leonide Interiors offer a luxury service covering all aspects of the market place. They offer bathrooms, kitchens, tiles and lighting and are probably the most impressive showroom in the UK. They have just completed an extensive extension to their showroom, doubling the size so the choice is immense with an extra 15 large bathroom displays – if you can’t find your dream bathroom here it doesn’t exist.

Leonide have a large range of European and British products to choose from. What separates them from their competitors is the stunning showroom, the experienced, friendly staff and the attention to detail of all the fitting teams that work with them.

As a team they have over a 100 years’ experience with bathrooms and kitchens, and pride themselves on individuality and customer satisfaction.

Dave Stone Design are proud and pleased to become Chesterfield’s chosen Miele Partner.

Always aspiring to achieve the highest standards, they know that this quality brand will enhance the Dave Stone Design Stable.

Continuous development and improvement are the basis of all business activities at Miele as well as at Dave Stone Design. The numerous prizes and awards that Miele has received are proof that this is a successful strategy.

Miele offers products to its customers that set the standards for durability, performance, ease of use, energy efficiency, design and service. Both Dave Stone Design and Miele are both family owned and totally independent companies committed to their customers, employees and suppliers.

Thinking carpets? Think King Carpets!

Since 1973, King Carpets have exceeded customers expectations for choice, value and quality. Their extensive Sheffield Road showrooms in Chesterfield offer floor coverings for every room and any budget and includes a dedicated Amtico Showroom showcasing the very latest flooring styles and products.

There are no hidden extras – King Carpets prices include fitting, underlay and grippers and every quotation comes with their ‘like for like’ price promise. There are over 4,500 different carpets to choose from as well as over 300 rugs in a wide range of colours, styles and sizes. You’ll find all types of flooring from all the leading manufacturers – Axminster, Rylux, Amtico, Karndean, Abingdon, Associated Weavers, Westex and Ulster.

Spa Lane, Chesterfield, S41 7RE Tel: 01246 237744 www.leonideinteriors.co.uk

360 Chatsworth Road, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S40 2BY. Tel: 01246 200678 www.facebook.com/davestonedesign www.davestonedesign.com

335-347 Sheffield Road, Chesterfield, S41 8LQ Tel: 01246 236733 / 01246 205881 www.kingcarpets.co.uk

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Oriental Rug Shop

Moonlight Textiles

A family-run business established in 1880, Oriental Rug Shop are direct importers and purveyors of quality handmade rugs to beautiful homes. An unrivalled selection of rugs, carpets, runners, Kilims and bags with over 8,000 pieces to choose from and to suit every budget.

Home viewing service and a professional cleaning, repairs and restoration of your rugs is also provided.

In this age of technology, it is comforting to know that some of the finest things in life are still made by hand.

Visit Oriental Rug Shop’s refurbished showrooms at 763 Abbeydale Road, Sheffield, S7 2BG to view the new season stock from the four corners of the world.

If you want to spruce up your living room with a splash of colour this spring, pop along to Moonlight Textiles.

Moonlight have been specialising in the making of fine curtains and blinds for 30 years and have an amazing choice of fabrics that can be skilfully converted into window finishes by their own experienced seamstresses.

Their large showroom displays a vast range of fabric designs by highly regarded manufacturers, which can be loaned to customers to take home to ensure that the style and colour is just right.

If you need a little help, Moonlight offer a free home measure and advisory service and their in-house team will professionally install your order to the highest standards.

Dobson Roofing Services offer flat roofing membranes, including EPDM and high tensile roofing felts, slating and tiling, natural stone slating, UPVC fascia and soffits, all types of guttering timber, PVC and aluminium, and Velux roof lights and roof joinery.

They have re-roofed over 2,000 domestic properties, 40 schools, ten university buildings and five hospitals. Recent contracts include the Lyric Theatre in Dinnington for Rotherham Council and Greendale Court in Dronfield for Rykneld Homes.

They offer a free advisory and estimates service and a full detailed report, as well as offering guarantees ranging from 10-20 years.

76-88 Abbeydale Road, Sheffield, S7 1FF Tel: 0114 258 8555 www.moonlight-textiles.co.uk

109-111 Chesterfield Road, Dronfield S18 2XE. Tel: 01246 411088 www.dobsonroofingservices.co.uk

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C Clear Glass and Glazing Spring is fast approaching and it’ll soon be warm enough to throw open our windows and finally let some fresh air into our homes.

However, the effect can be somewhat ruined if you have to battle with your window hinges.

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C Clear can help whether you need new rubber seals, handles, hinges, locks, replacement double glazed units, or have any problem with uPVC windows or doors.

12-14 Southgate, Eckington, Sheffield, S21 4FT Tel: 01246 433433 / 07961 524588 www.cclearglazing.co.uk

DOBSON Roofing Services Ltd Dobson Roofing Services Ltd is a family run business with over 40 years of experience installing, maintaining and repairing flat and pitched roofs.

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Spring into action IT’S TO TIME TO START REPAIRING THE RAVAGES OF WINTER READY FOR SUNNIER DAYS AHEAD, WRITES HANNAH SANDERS. fter and long and chilly winter, it’s hard to believe that spring is just around the corner. The mornings are brighter, the days are longer and we’re starting to think about taking off our warm layers, and venturing outside.

But with warmer weather on the horizon, comes the realisation that we may have neglected our homes during the colder months and so the time has come to spring clean. Although no-one looks forward to the deep-clean, when you see the accumulation of dust in forgotten places you know it is time to drag your house out of the winter blues.

With a little elbow grease and a lot of love, your house can have that fresh spring look again. Follow these ten simple steps for a happier, brighter home.

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Tidy up the exterior Create a fantastic first impression at the impending garden parties by sprucing up the outside of your house. Give your front door a good clean and a lick of paint, change outdoor light bulbs, repaint wooden fences and add some plant pots, hanging baskets or a new welcome mat to the entrance of your new home.

Rain and wind will have washed fallen leaves straight into the gutters. If clogged drainpipes and gutters are neglected, it can lead to flooding so make sure you give them a thorough clear-out when the dryer weather arrives.

Check the roof With the heavy rain and stormy winds up and down the country, your roof will have suffered a beating this winter. As spring approaches, it’s essential to check that no serious damage has been done. This can be done yourself, or, if the thought of climbing on the roof leaves you feeling queasy, you can hire a professional roofer. If any tiles have been displaced or broken, make sure you get them fixed before the April showers arrive.

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De-clutter After months of children, pets and yourself hiding indoors, your house is probably in need of a serious clear out. It’s time to be brutal with your belongings – find a place for it or throw it away. Take the time to have a deep clean of all your drawers and pack away your winter clothes for another year, to give you some more wardrobe space. You can even make some extra money by selling unwanted items online, host a car boot sale or donate to your local charity shop.

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With spring in the air, thoughts turn to our gardens. Keep it simple by rearranging your plants and adding new ones and buying new furniture, lights and accessories . Pressure wash your decking or patio, treat yourself to a fire pit or barbeque and prepare for the summer party season.

Your oven has probably seen a lot of use- especially over the Christmas period- so now is the time to get out the oven cleaner and scrub. It’s a good idea to give your fridge a deep clean too, so it’s all ready for the selection of spring and summer vegetables that will be filling it up shortly.

FLOWERS Spring is all about adding a splash of colour back into our lives- and what better way to do this by brightening up the home and garden with an array of flowers. Even though it’s still a little chilly, now is the time to start planting so that your garden will be bursting with colour come springtime. Try adding some extra vases with fresh flowers and indoor plants around your home to bring it to life.

Go green

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Spring is the perfect time to start making your home more ecofriendly. Energy-saving features make houses cheaper to run and are a good investment financially, socially and environmentally.

Keep an eye out for solarpowered products, energysaving light bulbs, home energy monitors that track your usage, eco-kettles and toasters to save energy and money. For everyday ways to cut down your carbon footprint, buy re-usable batteries, change to cloth napkins and donate your old newspapers and magazines to local animal shelters.

Winter weather can cause layers of paint to slowly fade away, so now is the time to make everything look brand new again by giving your outdoor surfaces a lick of paint. As well, staining wood surfaces such as fences, gazebos and tables will benefit from a new coating too.

If you want to go all out and create a whole new spring look, then re-paint a couple of rooms indoor too. Picking bright colours is a great way to add some new life ito your house.

Dust the forgotten places Give your house some well-needed TLC by firing up the vacuum and getting rid of all the dust that will have accumulated throughout the winter. Take the time to take light fittings down, clear off the bookshelf, DVD cabinet and sweep away all the hidden cobwebs. Also, don’t forget to dust and polish the smaller things including picture frames and desk trinkets to give them a new, fresher lease of life.

UPDATE FURNISHINGS If you don’t fancy painting, then give your home a seasonal makeover by replacing the throws and thick curtains with light furnishings, cushions and colourful accessories. Bring in a few pastel or vibrant colours with the help of cushions, candles and rugs to give your home that spring feeling. As well, wash your pillows, duvets and curtains and get someone to help you flip your mattress.

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SPARKLE NIGHT WALK

‘Wear it red’ raises money for BHF Places for People Leisure Centres in Sheffield have announced that their partnership with the British Heart Foundation (BHF) has raised £5,074 towards the fight for every heartbeat.

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

Staff and members at Graves Health and Sports Centre, Wisewood Sport Centre and Thorncliffe Health and Leisure Centre got involved by holding wear red events, raffles, and auctions, plus encouraged everyone to donate bags of stock to fill local BHF shops. Jo Strong, Cardiac Rehab Instructor also took on the Helsinki Marathon to raise funds.

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

Help spread the word and let your friends know that the £10 early bird entry fee to this year’s Markovitz Sparkle Night Walk ends this month.

The event, on 1 July, will be bigger than ever before with even more entertainment including fireworks, dancers, UV tunnel, fire-eaters and more excitement.

The 10K route will start and finish from the Proact Stadium, Chesterfield and will be great fun for everyone involved.

With your help, they can reach their target of 3,000 walkers and raise vital funds for people living with life limiting illnesses across North Derbyshire.

Visit www.ashgatehospicecare.org.uk for more information and to sign up.

Easter Lambing Open Day Event Experience the beauty of the natural world this spring on 19-20 April. For the seventh year running, Whirlow Hall Farm Trust is opening up the farm so the whole family can enjoy the wonder of new born lambs, during the Easter Half Term. Last year’s lambing event saw a record numbers of visitors, attracting families from across Sheffield, South Yorkshire and North Derbyshire.

The event will see an Easter egg hunt, pony riding, face-painting, free craft activities for children, and our fabulous Punch & Judy. The main attraction is the new born lambs along with the rest of the farm animal family.

From 11am to 3pm and tickets from £4.50 children, £4 adults and a family tickets at £15. Visit www.whirlowhallfarm.org for more information.

Prestige award for Brocco on the Park Sheffield’s boutique hotel and neighbourhood kitchen Brocco on the Park has received a Silver award in the UK’s Free From Eating Out Awards, for its selection of vegetarian, gluten-free and other specialist dishes. The awards recognise eateries that alter the menu or provide specialist dishes for diners with specialist dietary solutions. Brocco was selected as one of the most innovative and accommodating kitchens in the B&B and Guest House category.

Tiina Carr, owner of Brocco on the Park, said: ““We’re thrilled to have been awarded a Silver in the FreeFrom Awards. We work hard to ensure there is a varied menu to suit everyone’s tastes and requirements and are constantly working to be as flexible and helpful as possible.”

The award is the third for Brocco having recently been included in the 2017 Michelin Guide and being named City Hotel of the Year by the Good Hotel Guide in their Cesar Awards.

From strength to strength As destination restaurants go, they probably don’t come much better – or quirkier – than Rajdhani, housed in the old Dore train station building.

Having opened in September 2014, the Indian/Bangladeshi restaurant has quickly made a favourable impression on diners locally and further afield.

To accompany their delicious and authentic dishes, they offer a contemporary setting and a tranquil atmosphere for a unique dining experience.

“I’ve always been passionate about food,” says their head chef, Ayed Ali. “I find it obligatory to provide freshly cooked food to my customers. It gives me great pleasure and satisfaction to know the customers enjoy my cooking.”

Rajdhani also offers a takeaway service, perfect for those hungry commuters wanting to pick up their favourite meal on their way home.

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OUR WINNER Charbonnel et Walker pink Marc de Champagne truffles and milk chocolate egg, 225g £26 As delicious strawberry truffles, encased in a smooth milk chocolate egg, wrapped in a bow and then presented in a beautiful pink and blue box with gorgeous illustrations and gold writing, this egg was proof that good things really do come in small packages. Our panel were impressed by the silky chocolate in the centre of the truffles – and the champagne flavour certainly gave them a kick. This is the perfect Easter present for that special person in your life.

TOP OF THE CHOCS! OUR PANEL REVEALS THIS YEAR’S TOP EASTER EGGS. hen it comes to choosing Easter eggs for our friends and family nowadays, we are absolutely spoilt for choice. But which ones are best suited to who?

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BEST FOR KIDS Tesco Doug the Dinosaur egg 200g, £3.50 Like all good child-friendly treats, this egg is shaped like a lovable character.

Whilst this milk chocolate egg isn’t the best of the bunch, it is certainly cheap and cheerful - especially when you have a number of nephews and nieces to please.

BEST TRADITIONAL Cadbury’s Roses egg 300g, £6 Cadbury’s Roses are a must at Christmas time, so why not enjoy them at Easter too? Not only do you get a good-sized egg with the nostalgic taste we all know and love, you also get a few Roses to enjoy too.

BEST NEWCOMER Nestlé Quality Street Honeycomb Crunch egg 162g, £3 Whilst we are all familiar with Quality Streets, the honeycomb crunch is a new choc off the old block. Whilst we can sometimes feel cheated by a hollow egg, this one is quite thick with plenty of pieces of saccharine honeycomb running through it.

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BEST DECORATED Bettys white chocolate rabbit egg 150g, £10.50 The gorgeous marbled effect, rabbit design and the way this egg combines white, milk and dark chocolate means this egg is a great all-rounder.

Children and adults alike would be delighted to receive this and the flavours are fantastic too.

BEST FOR ALLERGIES Booja Booja almond and sea salt caramel egg 138g, £17.95 We couldn’t decide what we were more impressed by; the gorgeously painted wooden egg-shaped container or the delightful truffles inside. In the end we went with the latter, as these truffles are dairy, soya and gluten free, and still manage to taste great.

BEST FOR GROWN UP KIDS Prestat London Gin truffles and lemon milk chocolate egg 170g, £17.50 This egg was certainly the cleverest of the bunch. The white chocolate exterior of the truffles contained popping candy and represented the fizzy tonic whilst the smooth milk chocolate centre had a strong and satisfying flavour. The lemon flavour in the chocolate egg was subtle, but delicious none-the-less.

BEST ORGANIC OPTION Montezuma’s organic milk chocolate button egg 250g, £9.99 Not only is this egg organic, it’s also gluten free. If you’ve experienced the usual grainy, no-thrills variety of gluten-free chocolate, you’ll be pleased to hear that this one has a smooth texture and a great flavour.

BEST FOR WHITE CHOCOLATE LOVERS Sainsbury’s Belgian white chocolate and pistachio egg 220g, £6 Great for those that like their chocolate with a twist, the crunchy pistachios proved a delicious contrast to the smooth texture of the egg. If you are a sweet tooth, you won’t be disappointed by this reasonably sized, great-value option.

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A suite at the Baglioni makes for a relaxing stay

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

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

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

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

Cue mild panic and instantly revised plans.

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hope we would not miss our connection.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Osteria 60 is the name given to the hotel’s chic, recently refurbished restaurant. It has won many plaudits in London as a stand-alone dining venue and the highlights from a menu inspired by traditional trattorias of the 1950s included ridiculously tender Wagyu beef, succulent lobster and the sharpest Amalfi lemon tart.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Say hello everyone to Ferrari’s flagship V12 supercar.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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PATIENCE IS KEY TO DELIVERING SUCCESS, SAYS PETER SWALLOW, CHAIR OF DESTINATION CHESTERFIELD.

n commercial property circles it seems that the planning and design stages of a major project can take forever, to the point where people must wonder whether significant developments will actually ever be delivered. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s certainly been the case for key schemes like Chesterfield Waterside, Peak Resort, Northern Gateway and Walton Works.

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not unusual for large scale developments to take years to actually get off the ground. The planning stage as a result of Government Policy is lengthy, expensive and very detailed, involving specialist consultants from many disciplines for a start. By way of example, around 120 applications for precommencement planning requirements have been submitted for the Peak Resort development alone, costing approximately ÂŁ1million, and thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s even before a spade has been put in the ground. Chesterfield Waterside is no different in this respect, the masterplanning for this important new area of the town started in 2006!

Unfortunately, it is difficult to move forward with formalising the funding of any form of development before there is some form of planning consent in place due to the cost and risks involved in the planning process.

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However, recently we have seen very real progress with Peak Resort, Chesterfield Waterside and Walton Works; all three of them moving into significant phases in their delivery. Much of this progress is due in no small part to the support of Chesterfield Borough Council.

A development like Peak Resort or Chesterfield Waterside cannot be built in isolation. It is important there are the roads and buses to give easy public access, sufficient people who are work ready or coming through the local education system, enough homes for people to live in, parking, etc, the list goes on; these elements cannot be put in place overnight, they require lots of forward planning but, most importantly, funding.

Chesterfield Borough Council has been instrumental in securing Sheffield City Region (SCR) funding for Peak Resort and Chesterfield Waterside, enabling these schemes to get moving. Thanks to SCR funding both schemes are underway, making Chesterfield home to one of the largest regeneration projects and the largest leisure development in the UK. And so my message to you all this month is, be patient. Significant things are happening, albeit behind the scenes, however weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re all in it for the long haul not a short term fix. Your patience will be rewarded with jobs, housing, investment and visitors to the town. As the old saying goes, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;great things come to those who waitâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; and thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s certainly whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s happening right now in Chesterfield.

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