Westside April 2015

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Westside

April 2015

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The quality magazine for Sheffield and North Derbyshire Westside April 2015

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Divorce advice from Gary Crothers, family law solicitor at Wosskow Brown.

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At Wosskow Brown, we pride ourselves on our friendly, down-to-earth approach that makes our clients feel comfortable from the moment they step through the door.

Our free initial advice tells you exactly what you need to do, where you stand, and what the grounds are for divorce and if you have them. These appointments often make clients understand that divorce is neither as complicated nor as costly as they may think.

Our fixed fees for straightforward divorce ensure the costs won’t run away with you and payments can be made in instalments.

It can also be sorted much sooner than many people realise. If the divorce is uncomplicated and the proceedings are dealt with promptly by both parties, the process can be completed in as little as three months.

Wosskow Brown also have experience dealing with more complex cases and I have recently obtained the Higher Right of Audience, which enables me to conduct trials in the higher civil courts.

The most important advice regarding divorce is not to leave it too long. If you are certain that the separation from your spouse is permanent, begin the process straight away. This is particularly important when finances are involved as it will avoid looking back through months or even years of bank statements to decide who has spent – and who is therefore owed – what.

If large financial assets – such as property – are involved, it is always better to have what is known as a ‘clean break settlement’, which draws a financial line under the marriage. This protects you against your former partner making a claim on any of your future finances.

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If you do five things this month...

Contents

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The home front... ideas galore from the region’s finest independent businesses to bring the best out of your house and garden.

Sweet suburbia... what makes certain postcodes in Sheffield so very desirable?

Special focus on Dore, Totley, Millhouses and Abbeydale.

Taste test...

Westside’s team of eggsperts has been researching the best chocolate Easter eggs on the market this year.

Wedding countdown... whether the big day is weeks or months away, our guide will help you with all the essential planning.

Food for thought... whether you are casting your vote in the Readers’ Choice category or applying to join our judging panel, it’s time to get involved in Westside’s Restaurant Awards.

32 Home & Garden

56 Fashion

74 The perfect postcode?

102 Wedding countdown

120 Eating Out

Rich, decadent and fullbodied... introducing Pantone’s ‘Colour of the Year’, Marsala

38 Home Front Find local inspiration for home and garden

50 Be beautiful

It’s time to drag your house out of the winter blues and give your home some much-needed TLC

You’ll find a new twist on classic lines with this season’s latest looks

62 Beauty

Rebalance tired skin and hair with beautifying natural ingredients

70 Gnome

Have you been caught on camera?

They’re some of the city’s most sought-after suburbs – we look at what makes Dore, Totley, Abbeydale and Millhouses so special

86 Egg-stra special

From dark decadence to tasty fun for the kids, our panel tests the best Easter eggs on the market

Our monthly guide to planning your big day

108 The Diary

A monthly guide to what’s happening in the Westside region

We dine at Vito’s, Inox Dine, Brocco on the Park, Café Ceres, Napoleons, the Bridge Inn and Millhouses Park Café

134 Motoring

The lastest news, from Jordan Cutforth

119 Restaurant Awards 2015

We’re on the hunt for the region’s best eateries. Here’s how you can join the race

FRONT COVER: Blenheim Park Estates have a great selection of properties on offer.

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Words: Stephanie Burns

The Board that sells…

They might be the new kids on the Banner Cross block, but Fenton Board are growing fast thanks to a combination of experience and service that is second to none.

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t’s been six months since Banner Cross welcomed a new estate agent into its midst. And, as Fenton Board’s many happy customers will testify, they’re already off to a flying start.

This independent agency was first established in Rotherham 11 years ago by David Board, who has amassed an impressive 26 years experience in the industry. David built a reputation for excellence within the Sheffield and Derbyshire property market, working for Henry Spencers – and then Halifax Property Services as it became – for 16 years.

Using this vast knowledge and experience, he established Fenton Board in

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2004, which has since gone from strength to strength and remains at the forefront of the South Yorkshire property market.

When the opportunity arose to open a new branch on Ecclesall Road last year, he jumped at the chance.

“We opened the new branch due to high customer demand,” David explains.

“People used to come into the Rotherham branch asking us to market or manage their houses in Sheffield but we had to turn them away because, at the time, it didn’t make sense for us to dilute our Rotherham offering. I am so pleased that we can now – finally – deliver our highly respected service to customers in the west of Sheffield.”

And it is not just Sheffield’s most prestigious postcodes – S10, S11 and S17 – that display Fenton Board’s ‘for sale’ and ‘for let’ signs as their services are available region-wide. They now provide both sales and lettings, including fully managed and let-only rental services, across South Yorkshire and Derbyshire.

The motto ‘the Board that sells’ reflects David’s well-established expertise. He personally visits each property to discuss a tailor-made package on fees, provide recommendations on price using comparables and Land Registry figures, and conduct a valuation.

“Our clients appreciate this personal touch and my attention to detail is second to none,” he says.

“We also have exceptional senior

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professional negotiators who live in the area so they know the market inside out.”

David lives in Fulwood so he knows the Westside region extremely well on both a personal and professional level.

Combining their skills as a traditional independent high street agency with a powerful online brand – including a fabulous new website and strong links with Rightmove and the new OnTheMarket web portal – they have firmly placed themselves among the area’s most prominent agents.

Fenton Board is one of the only estate agents in the area to have the latest software that links them in live time to Rightmove, so properties can be uploaded within minutes of brochure and EPC approval. Additionally, any changes that need to be made throughout the process can be actioned in an instant.

Email and text alerts and active social media accounts keep prospective buyers instantly updated on new properties to market or those that fit their criteria so, should the wish, vendors could welcome viewings the very same day.

The new website offers a unique concept with street view as well as standard maps so buyers can gain a clearer picture of the neighbourhood. Keyword searches open up possibilities beyond setin-stone postcode boundaries so there is even greater opportunity to browse

properties within preferred areas. For ultimate convenience, valuations and viewings can be booked online as well as by email, over the phone or in person.

If you do call the office, their 24-hour call answering service guarantees someone will be available day and night. This ensures calls are never missed, whether that’s in particularly busy periods or outside of office hours.

There is no ‘one size fits all policy’ at Fenton Board and every client is treated as an individual. Tailor-made fees ensure you don’t pay for services you don’t need and, with no VAT, there are huge savings to be made.

Each customer can be assured of the full property package with a for sale/to let board, a full sales brochure, professional photographs, an EPC, floorplans, an allocated senior negotiator, in-house offer qualification, sales progression and, should you require further services, full options to upgrade. In-house mortgage services are also available.

Fenton Board aims to sell your property in the shortest possible time, at the best price possible with the least inconvenience. To see what David and his team can do for you, visit them in branch today or call 0114 205 5455.

Fenton Board 920 Ecclesall Road, Sheffield S11 8TR Tel: 0114 205 5455 www.fentonboard.co.uk

‘Our clients appreciate this personal touch and my attention to detail is second to none. We also have exceptional senior professional negotiators who live in the area so they know the market inside out.’ www.regionalmagazine.co.uk

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bespoke sales & lettings

WHITEHORNES GOING GOING GONE! As we move into Spring and early summer the market is really starting to gather pace, new instructions are gaining unprecedented levels of interest and continuing to sell for substantially in excess of the asking price and in record time.

We continue to see levels of interest outstrip supply and popular properties are fetching numerous offers and generally going to sealed bids to achieve the best possible price for our clients.

Here at Whitehornes we don’t have sales targets to meet on number of properties we sell each month and so our interest lies in gaining the best possible price by allowing the property to exhaust all interest before sending it to best and finals.

Quite simply put with us its personal, we are fully independent in all aspects of our business so our advice is always impartial , you’re our client not a number on sales spread sheet, we don’t have a board of directors to report to each month and so feel our friendly, no nonsense, straight talking approach is really starting to work.

We offer all our clients a no obligation no pressure attitude that is working well in the current market.

Senior valuer Andy Robinson comments “With over fifteen years experience of selling houses in south west Sheffield it’s easy to see that clients don’t want pressure, I always approach each valuation with the same ethos which is to treat people how I would want to be treated, professional honest advice at a fee that is still competitive.

Each and every new instruction is a personal achievement as the vendor is intrusting us to handle the sale of the biggest asset they own and that still gives me a real buzz and sense of achievement.

I don’t mind admitting that I am old fashioned with some aspects of the marketing package and still like to see a quality brochure with professional photography and floor plan which is something I am immensely proud to show new clients but feel we offer the best of both worlds by also capitalising on the emerging technologies to super enhance clients market exposure to the widest possible audience through Face book, Twitter and Pinterest.

Its all to do with utilising all aspects of the marketing package to ensure the best possible coverage and this then leads to us achieving the very best possible price.

We are not a one cap fits all agent, we all have our individual roles to play in ensuring that the transaction from instruction to completion is as seamless as possible. With some of the City’s very best and experienced sales negotiators working alongside us we work together as a team to bring client satisfaction to very top of our agenda. It’s no surprise that a huge amount of our business is now from referrals, that I feel says a lot about who we are and what we do. We are and will continue to be a fully independent local family Sheffield business that work hard for our clients in every aspect of selling, buying and letting throughout Sheffield.“

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hen life is busy it's all too easy to find yourself off balance, focusing all your energy on one project and not paying enough attention to other important areas.

busy mum-of-two, Nicola Spencer knows how difficult it can be to achieve a balanced lifestyle. Understanding how important it is to work with a happy team, she tries to weave all these elements into the day-to-day running of Spencers Estate Agents.

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We are a close knit team who have become good friends and can often be seen socialising together. It is incredibly important that all the staff get along, share jokes, have each other’s backs and support one another. Our team know that there is no hierarchy here – we work together as equals and all share responsibility.

Our clients too become part of our family when they sign on the dotted line to join us.

It has to be one of the most fulfilling things in life when you go to work and genuinely enjoy yourself. Each member of the team has an excellent work ethic and loves to get the best result for our clients. We feel a massive sense of satisfaction when we get a ‘thank you’. A competitive nature also helps us drive the very best results through. We are incredibly proud of our staff and our company.

Knowing that our clients are offered the very best financial advice is incredibly important. We use an award-winning, independent financial adviser, who we are very proud to recommend. Matt Harris of 3sixty Financial is one of the top independent brokers in the UK and we use him exclusively.

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We feel that we get to know our clients and are always sympathetic to their needs, as we believe that doing the right thing by people means that we can sleep well at night. We hope that by combining our business acumen with our sense of what is decent and respectful sets our business model apart from others.

This is where the Life Wheel can help.

Commonly used by professional life coaches, it helps you consider each area in turn and assess which ones need more attention, so that you can spend equal time on each.

Running a successful business and being a

Spencers is an independent, family-run residential estate agents that has been evolving since my parents founded the company in 1993. We have recently added to the family with twins Madison and Rudi, born in September 2014, so the family is growing as fast as the business!

A healthy mind and a healthy body go hand in hand and our fast paced environment means that we never have much time for lazing around. Whether we are running up the stairs at St Paul’s to beat the office record or showcasing new developments, our style is very proactive. We are proud to be armed with as much information as possible at our viewings to give you the very best experience.

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Rich, decadent and full-bodied, Marsala makes for an elegant statement colour when used on its own or as a stylish accent.

According to the brand’s colour experts, Marsala is a “naturally robust and earthy, wine red hue that tastefully embodies the satisfying richness of a fulfilling meal, while its grounding red-brown roots emanate a sophisticated, natural earthiness”.

After the success of Pantone’s previous winners – Emerald in 2013 and last year’s Radiant Orchid – you can expect Marsala to be popping up everywhere in interior design and home furnishings this year.

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WS Home & Garden Avant Garde of Baslow This Susie Watson mug (£17.50) is just one piece from a large range of pottery, cushions and candles by this lovely designer.

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Ciao Interiors Ciao Interiors, situated on Fulwood Road in Ranmoor, stock and supply some of the finest fabric and wall covering collections, as well as beautiful one-off pieces and gift items that would brighten up any home.They are very proud to be the only supplier in and around the Sheffield area of the first ever Armani collection, which is well worth a look. Ciao Interiors has a friendly and approachable team, who are always happy to help with any design query, no matter how big or small.

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Research suggests that new pension freedoms due to come into force this spring will not encourage profligacy. he end of the tax year is typically a busy time for people investing for their retirement. Many will be making the most of their ISA allowance, or ensuring they make pension contributions while higher rates of tax relief remain. But this spring, people who are retiring with a defined contribution pension will have even more to mull over.

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From 6 April, people over the age of 55 will be free to take unlimited lump sums from their pension without having to buy an annuity or enter drawdown. And those in drawdown will not face restrictions on how much they can extract in a single year. Although the Chancellor’s Taxation of Pensions Act will bring many new freedoms for pension savers, there is widespread concern from critics that liberalisation will encourage recklessness.

A report recently published by Fidelity Worldwide Investment sheds light on how 500 people retiring between April 2015 and March 2016 intend to use their pension fund.

The results of the study are interesting. Rather than validate fears that the new pension freedoms will trigger a spending spree, the report’s findings support the view that most people understand that the purpose of a pension is to provide an income for life.

The report reveals that only 11% plan to take more than their tax-free entitlement as a lump sum, and

only 6% plan to cash in the entire fund. Although the study reveals respondents’ intentions rather than their actions, these findings do perhaps indicate that greater freedoms will not necessarily equate to widespread financial mismanagement.

While there’s evidence to suggest that the tax-free lump sum will be an opportunity for some to indulge – 42% say they will treat themselves – for others it will be dedicated to prudence. Around a third of respondents said they were planning to invest at least some of it into shares or bonds, and a fifth to pay off personal debt.

Furthermore, the research puts into doubt the demise of annuities. These will play an important, albeit reduced, role according to Fidelity, with 16% of respondents saying they will buy an annuity and 18% saying they will combine annuity and drawdown to provide a blend of income flexibility and security. Almost a quarter said they will transfer their pension pot to drawdown, and 16% will leave the fund untouched and invested for growth. The figures add weight to the argument that, rather than cashing in the entire pot, most people will continue to exchange their pension for a guaranteed lifetime income, or leave it invested with the option to take withdrawals.

Steve Webb, the Liberal Democrat pensions minister, who helped develop the new rules, concedes that there is a danger that greater freedoms could mean

people end up making poor decisions, or find themselves unwittingly pushed into the higher rate tax band. These and other potential pitfalls highlight the need for advice as a vital component of a pension plan, comments Ian Price, Divisional Director at St. James’s Place.

However, the report reveals that only 35% of those questioned will seek financial advice from an expert; 17% have a clear plan in place; and just 15% are reviewing their existing retirement plan. Although almost half say they have a good understanding of the new rules, the remainder could end up making decisions based on limited knowledge.

“It’s clear that this generation of retirees is not reckless,” adds Price. “Most have saved all their life and understand that they need to make their pension last for as long as they do. But making sensible choices means taking professional advice. No one should do anything without taking advice first.”

The end of the tax year is a time when people should ensure that tax-saving opportunities are maximised and review whether their retirement objectives are on track. But with tax year-end coinciding with new pension freedoms, people in or at retirement will have a raft of extra options to consider. The need for a clear plan is more pressing than ever; and the best way to take full advantage of a plan is to start making one now with a qualified financial adviser.

The levels and bases of taxation, and reliefs from taxation, can change at any time and are generally dependent on individual circumstances.

With the new pension changes coming into force from 6 April, if you would like to receive retirement planning advice from a trusted adviser; Stuart Vitty of Vitty Alexander Wealth Management can help.

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WS Home & Garden Hancock & Read Hancock & Read have provided a prestigious design and manufacturing service for over 25 years and are renowned throughout South Yorkshire and Derbyshire for quality commercial and domestic furniture.

They specialise in fitted and freestanding handmade furniture that is of superior quality.They pride themselves on being able to meet even the most complex design brief – delivering innovative ideas to achieve your dream interior.

As all their products are bespoke, if you are looking for something different, you can give them a call to arrange your design consultation. Their mix of skill and experience means they are able to incorporate various materials within all of their designs and manufacture.

GW Innovative Interiors GW Innovative Interiors can offer inspirational and practical design ideas from start to finish.With skilled craftspeople all working in-house, they can transform your home, whether you prefer neutral palettes or bold and vivacious colour.

GW’s team are engaging and inspirational – they appreciate the importance of creating the look you want.They will provide a truly personal service by using their passion to create comfortable and stylish interiors that retain their practicality.

Why not pop in to meet the team and discuss your ideas? No job is too small, from a window dressing to a full house refurbishment, and the team are happy to discuss your ideas.

Rugby Street, Sheffield, S3 9QH Tel: 0114 275 3918. www.hancockandread.co.uk

Window Spec Timber windows are a popular choice for many homeowners because of the authentic finish, but as always, luxury comes with a hefty price tag.

Fortunately, for those looking for style on an affordable budget, there is a product that has been designed to replicate the popular 19th century flush sash timber window – Residence 9.

Andy Holmes, owner of Window Spec, says: “Many of my customers were requesting timber windows but were put off by the price. Residence 9 is a really goodquality product and it has saved some of my clients a fortune.”

Call Andy to find out more on 0114 236 9031.

Avon Works, Capel Street, Sheffield, S6 2HN Tel: 0114 234 3452 / 0787 676 2195 www.gwinnovativeinteriors.co.uk

House of Granite & Marble This stunning Samsung Radianz Quartz is harder than granite!

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84 Bushey Wood Road, Sheffield, S17 3QB Tel: 0114 236 9031. Email: window.spec@gmail.com www.windowspec.com

Unit 9, Cobnar Wood Close, Chesterfield Industrial Estate, Sheepbridge, Chesterfield, S41 9RQ. Tel: 01246 261989 www.houseofgraniteandmarble.co.uk

Moonlight Textiles If you want to spruce up your living room with a splash of colour this spring, or any room for that matter, 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.

Moonlight’s 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, not only do Moonlight offer a free home measure and advisory service, their in-house team of installers will professionally install your order to the highest of standards. For curtains, blinds, tracks and poles, they are definitely worth a visit.

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

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Floor to Ceiling

Nankivells Nankivells have opened a new showroom in the Atkinsons store on The Moor in Sheffield and it is off to a flying start, attracting new customers and old.

The new showroom displays fitted bedrooms, sliding wardrobes, home studies and hideaway beds. With a combined trading term of over 170 years, both family businesses are very excited about this new chapter.

Exclusive to the Sheffield showroom, customers can take advantage of the zero per cent finance offer on all jobs over £500 as well as Atkinsons store card offers.

You can find the concession on the first floor of the furniture department, open Monday to Saturday 9am to 5.30pm.

Atkinsons, 78-82 The Moor, Sheffield, S1 3LT Tel: 0114 276 8811 ext 351 Units 4 & 5, Station Lane Industrial Estate, Station Lane, Old Whittington, Chesterfield, S41 9QX. Tel: 01246 456026 www.nankivells.com

Arundel Joinery As one of Sheffield’s leading joinery manufacturers, Arundel Joinery have been providing specialist handcrafted windows and doors for over 25 years.

Due to client demand, this family-run business has recently expanded to include Arundel Interiors and Arundel Decorating. This ultimate trio means they can provide clients with the complete package; from ideas and design, right through to completion of every aspect of your home.

The talented team at Arundel can create impressive, handcrafted pieces exactly to your taste.

They use traditional materials and tools to deliver high-quality results and they only use certified, sustainable suppliers.

All of their timber is FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) approved and their suppliers are members of the Timber Trade Federation, ensuring that they focus on delivering great quality as well as considering the environment.

82 Sidney Street, Sheffield, S1 4RH Tel: 0114 275 6255 www.arundeljoinery.co.uk

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This well-established familyrun business has been providing bespoke fitted bedrooms, home offices and dressing rooms since 1983.

Whether you’re looking for contemporary or more traditional designs, the expert team will bring your ideas to life. Built-in sliding wardrobes and made-to-measure fitted furniture are also available.

The factory, head office and showroom can be found in the centre of Sheffield, and branches are also in Tickhill and Doncaster. Floor to Ceiling’s services cover the Peak District, Yorkshire and Nottinghamshire.

Call or pop into any of their welcoming branches to discuss your ideas and arrange a free design consultation.

83 Fitzwilliam Street, Sheffield, S1 4JP Tel: 0114 275 5388. www.floortoceiling.co.uk

Oriental Rug Shop A rug can completely transform the look of any room.Without compromising on style, the right rug can be the finishing touch that pulls together the overall theme of a room and helps you achieve the perfect style.This finely knotted part silk Persian Tabriz rug measures 58 x 30 cm and is available from Oriental Rug Shop for £885.

763 Abbeydale Road, Sheffield, S7 2BG Tel: 0114 255 2240. www.orientalrugshop.co.uk

Ferndale Garden Centre You can’t control the weather, but you can prepare your garden for summer by starting with scented plants, and comfortable furniture to relax in.

Ferndale Garden Centre staff use their vast knowledge and experience to provide you with the palate for your canvas (garden and home). While you visit Ferndale, why not treat yourself and pop into the coffee shop too?

Dyche Lane, Dronfield, Derbyshire, S18 3BJ. Tel: 01246 412763 www.ferndalegardencentre.co.uk

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A stylish (and bright) future for Avant Garde of Baslow, by Simon Turton.

Kadai firebowls

Summer styles

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hen Tracey Harrison became the new owner of Avant Garde of Baslow, in the summer of 2010, the UK economy was still in the depths of recession and the retail sector had been hit very hard with many established companies disappearing from the high street.

Fast forward to 2015 and Tracey is delighted to be celebrating her fifth anniversary in Baslow: “Although the country was in a deep recession when I bought the business and I was on a very steep learning curve, we seemed to steer clear of any major problems. Over the last five years our customer base — contrary to prevailing Cushions by Susie Watson

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trends — has grown and our turnover increased.”

Tracey clearly has an eye for what will sell and what her customers like, but this can only be achieved by listening to visitors, talking to her knowledgeable team and keeping abreast of what’s hot and what’s not.

The result of Tracey’s intuitive buying ability is that there is a fast turnaround of stock. For her customers it means that both shops (more later) remain fresh with a variety of new products arriving throughout the year — as well as seasonal items that are always right on the money.

Avant Garde comprises two shops that are set either side of Charlie’s, an excellent family-run bistro. In the larger glass-fronted store, which is almost directly opposite St Anne’s church, you will discover larger items of furniture, including wardrobes, coffee tables, dining tables, chairs, soft furnishings, wine racks and garden furniture and accessories. There’s also the complete range of Chalk Paint™ decorative paint by Annie Sloan and where the increasingly popular painting workshops are held — teaching attendees how to get the best results using Annie Sloan’s high quality products.

In the smaller shop — affectionately known as the ‘little shop‘ — the focus is on gifts and accessories for the home; there’s jewellery, scarves and handbags, as well as smaller pieces of furniture, soft furnishings, mirrors, picture frames, coffee table books and greeting cards.

So, what does Tracey and her team have in store for the summer? There’s a range of new products from Sia, including a large

Flowers and candles by Sia

selection of the beautiful handmade Sia flowers, and gifts and home accessories by Parlane. There’s pottery and cushions by Susie Watson and a range that could well be of interest to male shoppers — the fabulous Kadai firebowls and barbecues. The firebowls add a stylish focal point for gardens and patios, and if you’re looking for new outdoor furniture Tracey has just taken delivery of a new range of recycled wooden tables and chairs.

Tracey is going to be celebrating her fifth anniversary in the summer, so if you would like an invite and want to keep up to date with Avant Garde’s new arrivals, special offers and latest news join their mailing list by sending an email to: exclusif@avantgardeofbaslow.com.

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Be beautiful

It’s time to drag your house out of the winter blues and give your home some much-needed TLC. Hannah Pearson has some top tips to get you started.

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fter a long and chilly winter where snow fell as far as February, it’s hard to believe that spring is now just around the corner. The mornings are brighter, the days are longer and we’re starting to think about shaking off our woolly layers and getting back outside.

But with this flurry of cheerful activity comes the harsh reality that we may have neglected our homes during those chilly months – which becomes apparent when we see our home in the natural sunlight.

A layer of dust seems to have accumulated on every surface, the windows and roof have suffered from the lashings of rain, the garden path is overgrown with weeds – and how long has that stain been on the carpet? It looks vaguely like a mince pie.

The time has come to spring clean! No one looks forward to the annual deep clean, but when the flowers start blooming you know it’s time to drag your house out of the winter blues and give your home some much-needed TLC. With a little elbow grease and a lot of love your house can be beautiful again and have that fresh spring look. Follow these simple steps for a happier home.

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

Clear drains and gutters The onslaught of rain we saw this winter will have washed fallen leaves straight into your gutters. If left untreated, clogged up drain pipes and guttering can cause flooding, so make sure you give them a thorough clearing out. Also, check for any cracks or wear and tear that might need fixing.

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Check windows Painting and wood-staining Winter storms can easily cause damage to your window insulation. Make sure you check for cracks and make repairs if necessary. Now is the perfect time to clean your windows too.

Polish them inside and out so you can make the most of when the sun starts shining.

Torrential rain can cause layers of paint to slowly fade away, so now is the time to make everything look brand new by giving your outdoor surfaces a lick of paint. Think about staining wood surfaces too. Fences, gazebos, tables, chairs – they will all benefit from a new coating ready for the summer.

Tidy up exterior

Flowers

Create a fantastic first impression at the impending summer parties by sprucing up the front of your home. Remove any weeds that may have grown across your path, give your front door a good clean, change outdoor light bulbs, tighten wobbly gates or railings and add some plant pots, hanging baskets or a new welcome mat to the entrance of your home.

Spring is all about adding a splash of colour back into our lives – and what better way to spruce up our home and garden? It may still be a little chilly, but now is the time to get planting so that your garden will be a stunning array of springtime colour. Indoor plants and vases of fresh flowers will bring the natural beauty indoors.

De-clutter After months of children and pets playing indoors, your house is probably in serious need of clearing out. It’s impossible to thoroughly clean surfaces and cupboards with a winter’s worth of clutter on top of them, so it’s time to be brutal – either find a suitable place for it, or throw it away. Make some extra money by selling unwanted items online, host a car boot sale or donate to your local charity shop.

Clean ceiling fans If you have a ceiling fan, it probably won’t have been used over the winter months. If you don’t remember to clear away the thick layer of dust that will have settled on the blades you will get an unpleasant surprise when you turn them on. Give them a good scrub to avoid circulating dust throughout your home.

Go green It’s never too late to jump on the bandwagon and start making your home as eco-friendly as possible.

Energy-saving features make houses cheaper to run and are a good investment financially, socially and environmentally.

Look out for solar powered products, energy-saving light bulbs, home energy monitors that track your usage, eco-kettles, energysaving toasters and standby gadgets to save energy and cash.

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Clean upholstery and update furnishings

With the coming of spring, thoughts turn to our gardens. But if the prospect of landscaping fills you with fear, keep it simple. See your garden in a whole new light by rearranging your plants or purchasing some new garden furniture or accessories. Pressure-wash your decking or patio and bring outdoor furniture out of storage for a good clean.

Although we’re still a few months away, there’s no harm in giving the barbecue a good scrub before the summer party season begins.

Fire up the vacuum and get rid of all the dust that will have accumulated on your sofas and chairs.

If you gave your home a seasonal makeover at the beginning of winter, now is the time to pack away the throws and thick curtains and replace them with light furnishings and colourful accessories.

Wash your pillows, duvets and curtains and get someone to help you flip your mattress.

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WS Home Big Green Egg barbecues

Natural beauty

From fire surrounds to state-of-the-art barbecues and stoves, you’ll find it all at Natural Earth Products.

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here can’t be many locations better than the heart of the Peak District. The views of Froggatt Edge in particular are outstanding and this is where you will find Natural Earth Products – nestled in Hope Valley – with a rustic showroom filled with ways to emulate the nearby natural beauty in your own home.

Natural Earth Products specialises in the design and installation of Derbyshire Gritstone fire surrounds, which, when teamed with the much sought after Clearview Stoves (also available at Natural Earth) make an attractive addition to your home.

The stone-built showroom offers an impressive welcome and allows you to see the range of Clearview Stoves and to warm yourself by the fires, which are always lit; showing the options available within the range. The friendly and professional staff are always on hand to discuss your requirements and provide assistance and advice. “We like to spend time with our clients to get a feel for the effect they want from their fireplace and ultimately help them achieve that,” says Becki, who runs the showroom.

Natural Earth Products also take the time to work closely with suppliers to build their natural stone tiling range far beyond the common expectations of so many larger brand suppliers. Limestones, marbles and travertines in a range of different colours and finishes, both subtle and vibrant are all on display for customers to choose from. A design and installation service is also available; which means you simply need to decide on a

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design, and Natural Earth Products do the rest.

While designing, manufacturing and installing gritstone fire surrounds is Natural Earth Products’ specialist area, they can also renovate and restore existing fire openings to an original feature. This personal, hands-on approach has secured the business an enviable reputation, with the majority of clients being directed to them through recommendations.

The showroom also stocks many accessories to accompany fire surrounds and stoves, including handmade log baskets, fire tool sets and stove fans, as well as the stylish Le Creuset range of cookware.

The company has an experienced team including an engineer who installs the stoves and can work around tricky situations to help customers get the fire they want. Tiling is taken care of by the dedicated tiler whose experience and skill with laying all types of tile in all situations is second to none. The fire surrounds and associated work is taken care of by Tom himself along with his team.

Natural Earth have also recently become stockists of the famous Big Green Egg barbecues.

For so long old metal barbecues have conjured up images of charred sausages or undercooked meat – food that was either overcooked or undercooked – and never quite right. All of that

changes with the Big Green Egg. When cooking on an egg barbecue your food will always be perfectly cooked – not only that – it will look and taste delicious. Due to the clever ceramic design and the versatility of all the different cooking modes you achieve tasty and succulent results every time.

There is an Egg being demonstrated most Saturdays at the showroom but as summer approaches, one of the Egg’s will be out to demonstrate during the week too, look out for updates on their Facebook page www.facebook.com/pages/Natural-EarthProducts.

If you’re looking to improve your home with any of the products that Natural Earth has to offer, why not visit their showroom and discover how you can incorporate the best of what nature has to offer into your home?

Natural Earth Products Hope Valley, Derbyshire S32 2HW Tel: 01433 631333 www.naturalearthproducts.co.uk

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The ultimate statement

Itsmo Silestone

If you want your home to stand out from the rest, why not do it the natural way?

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hen it comes to choosing a worktop for your kitchen, it’s essential to opt for a material that is long lasting and effortless while maintaining an attractive finish.

Natural Stone Sales was established in 1997 and acquired a limestone quarry in the early part of 2001. They work with both domestic and commercial clients in the UK and beyond. High profile customers who have benefited from their expertise include Thornbridge Hall, Hassop Hall and Buxton Opera House.

The granite worktops Natural Stone Sales supply are remarkably durable and easy to maintain. They are the ultimate statement in kitchen design and will enhance the beauty and feel of any home.

The cooling of molten granite during the ancient material’s formation results in a wide variety of detail and grain patterns, making every piece unique.

As well as stocking high-quality products that will transform your kitchen, Natural Stone Sales understand that choosing the right people to carry out the work is a big decision and a reliable company that can complete the work hassle-free and to an

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exceptional standard is crucial.

Natural Stone Sales are members of The Guild of Master Craftsmen, who work to bring together skilled, reliable tradespeople and to promote and support excellence. To the trade industry and public alike, the Guild’s emblem and Coat of Arms represent integrity, quality and trusted services, so it’s guarenteed when choosing Natural Stone Sales you’re in safe hands.

While Natural Stone Sales provide granite worktops to new kitchens, they also pride themselves on their replacement worktops service, where they can revamp your kitchen by simply replacing your existing tops with granite, Mandale Fossil or Silestone.

Silestone is the world’s leader in quartz surfaces and is available in over 60 colours, ensuring that there is always a style to suit any decor.

Mandale limestone is full of preserved fossils including crinoids, brachiopods, corals and even the occasional shark’s tooth. As a result, it has become increasingly popular for its unique and distinctive aesthetic appeal.

The carboniferous stone is quarried using traditional methods at the once-a-week quarry, which is leased by Natural Stone Sales. The company is one of the world’s

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leading purveyors of bespoke limestone flooring, ornamental products and worktops – so if you want to instantly update your kitchen with one-of-a-kind surfaces, Mandale Fossil will really stand out in your home.

So, if you want your home to stand out from the rest, why not do it the natural way?

Natural Stone Sales provide samples, details and advice including free estimates.

Natural Stone Sales Old Station Yard, Rowsley Matlock, DE4 2EJ Tel: 01629 735507 www.naturalstonesalesltd.co.uk

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Granite & Silestone Worktops Madelaine Peace has an extensive range of fabrics, wall and floor coverings, including the exclusive fabric houses of Italy, France, the USA and the United Kingdom.

We use fabrics from houses such as Rubelli, Pierre Frey, Lelievre, Donghia, Jim Thompson, Zoffany, Jane Churchill, Designers Guild, Mulberry, Colefax and Fowler and many more.

Our portfolio is very exciting and we believe passionately in offering our clients the best choice. We are also importers of fine Italian light fittings, furniture and furnishings.

We specialise in bespoke, hand-sewn pelmets, curtains, blinds and other soft furnishings and offer a re-upholstery service.

Classic and contemporary design.

Full template, manufacture and installation service available.

On site estimating service available on request.

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Specialist Manufacturing Suppliers of Natural Stone.

Mandale Derbyshire Fossil Limestone also available www.naturalstonesalesltd.co.uk Telephone 01629 735507 Fax 01629 735508 Old Station Yard, Rowsley, Matlock, DE4 2EJ Please scan for video

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WS Fashion

LEFT: This quirky monochrome pattern makes for a stunning spring/summer look.

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

RIGHT: Find sultry lingerie by Aubade at Lace, Orme Court, Granby Road, Bakewell DE45 1ES. Tel: 01629 814933

Timeless style You’ll find a new twist on classic lines with this season’s latest looks.

Words: Stephanie Burns

LEFT: The moccasin collection by Barker.

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

RIGHT: Stripes never go out of style, but Frank Lyman keeps it current with a contrasting cut. She, 56 Knifesmithgate, Chesterfield, S40 1RQ. Tel: 01246 275275

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LEFT: Riani’s cobalt hue adds a new twist to the trouser suit.

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

Marc Cain’s beautiful basics – the classic mac and the timeless straight-leg trouser – are anything but ordinary. Izzi of Baslow, Radcliffe House, Baslow DE45 1SR. Tel: 01246 582500

Beautiful morganite (2.49ct) and diamond cluster ring; perfectly complimented in 18ct rose gold, £2,550. Available at Edward James Jewellery, 15a Hickmott Road, Sheffield, S11 8QF. Tel: 0114 266 4066. www.edwardjamesjewellery.co.uk

RIGHT: Dazzle in Jolaby. Rio, 394-396 Sharrow Vale Road, Sheffield, S11 8ZP. Tel: 0114 266 0106

LEFT: Pastels, lace and florals – what’s not to love about this beautiful Carla Ruiz creation?

Blanc, 131 Chatsworth Road, Chesterfield S40 2AH. Tel: 01246 767454.

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Cool spring separates by The Masai Clothing company are now in stock at Chi Chis, Unit 16 and 17, The Forge, Dronfield S18 1QX. Tel: 01246 417576

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The Blue John Cavern is situated at Mam Tor, Castleton in the Hope Valley area of Derbyshire.

Open every day (weather permitting) apart from Christmas Day, between the hours of 9.30am and 4.30pm approximately.

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The Blue John Cavern ponies will be in attendance on certain dates throughout the summer, please visit our website or contact us direct for more information.

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AT MEADOWHALL Home to thousands of luxury brands and hundreds of stores, Meadowhall is the place to go for your new season essentials.

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WS Beauty

LEFT: Seaweed clarifying toner £8.50 for 200ml. Available at The Body Shop Rebalance, purify and refresh combination skin with the aid of bladderwrack seaweed.

RIGHT: Marine Miracle night repair serum and crème, £41.95. Available at www.transformulas.com Infused with algae, seaweed and seasalt extracts, this lightweight Marine Miracle crème nurtures and hydrates skin to reveal a radiant, youthful glow. For best results, use with the night repair serum before bed.

LEFT: Botanics shine away invigorating face scrub, £2.69 for 75ml. Available at Boots Say goodbye to excess oil with this mattifying, refreshing and rebalancing scrub. Willowbark – a natural source of salicylic acid – refines skin texture and actively targets imperfections.

LEFT: Clayspray, £25. Available at www.clayspray.com In this handy face spray, naturally filtered spring water and clay combine to remove sebum and impurities for a cleansed, fresh and matte finish.

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Nature’s way

Rebalance tired skin and hair with beautifying natural ingredients.

LEFT: Dermalogica dermal clay cleanser, £27.70 for 250ml.

Available at www.dermalogica.co.uk Oil-absorbing green clays and kaolin work with calming cucumber, soothing sage and refreshing menthol to revitalise tired skin.

ESPA pink hair & scalp mud, £32 for 180ml. Available at www.espaskincare.com This nourishing treatment – enriched with red clay, watercress and apricot kernel oil – soothes, smoothes and nourishes dry hair.

RIGHT: Origins Clear Improvement active charcoal mask £23 for 100ml. Available at www.origins.co.uk All skin types will benefit from this complexion-clearing charcoal mask, which unclogs pores and dissolves impurities.

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REN Clean Skincare gives you healthier, more beautiful skin that looks younger for longer. Since its launch in 2000, REN has become a cult favourite and is now available in over 50 countries around the world.

The prize supplied by Bamboo includes the new firming beauty shot, one-minute flash rinse, Glycolatic skin renewal mask and some super-size samples.

With over 30 years of experience, all at Bamboo pride themselves in providing the best quality service available for their clients, coupled with a

wide selection of quality products. The true essence of Bamboo is a combination of luxury treatments, trusted expert advice, quality products and friendly fully qualified staff.

Bamboo Beauty 2 Theme Court, Bridge Street, Bakewell DE45 IDS Tel: 01629 815008 www.bamboobeauty.co.uk

To enter the Westside competition to win £200 worth of REN products from Bamboo Beauty in Bakewell enter our online competition by going to www.regionalmagazine.co.uk and answering the following question.

In what year was the REN Clean Skincare range launched?

Closing date: Friday 1 May 2015

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Progressive culture and long established heritage

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ou will probably have noticed that we have changed our look, and at the same time, have changed our name back to Graysons. We were previously known as Graysons WE following our incorporation of Watson Esam in 2011.

We’ve also launched a vibrant new website, full of advice, information and up to date news at www.graysons.co.uk. The site is

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fresh and social, and fully accessible when you are on the move, so you’ll get the best possible experience at all times.

Our managing partner, Peter Clark, says: “We made this move as we felt that the time was right for a new look that reflects our progressive culture and development, over the years, into the contemporary firm that we now are; with strong legal talent and awareness of the needs of today’s discerning clients.

“That isn’t to say, of course, that we’ve left our long-established heritage behind. Our deep-rooted ethics and traditional high standards remain and our clients will continue to get the excellent, personal service they’ve come to expect. We are proud of the fact that a large number of our clients come to us through personal recommendation.”

Graysons Solicitors is a seven-partner firm based in Paradise Square, Sheffield and also in Saltergate, Chesterfield. Established in 1925, we are proud of our roots and our reputation today.

Our dynamic and experienced team of dedicated and caring legal professionals act with tenacity, energy and respect to help our clients achieve their desired results in matters such as personal injury; medical negligence; occupational illness and injury; family law; child protection issues; property; wills, estates and trusts; elderly client issues and notary public work.

We have expert lawyers who are members of specialist Law Society panels and other organisations such as Resolution and Action Against Medical Accidents (AvMA). We also hold the Law Society’s quality mark, Lexcel, and are recommended in the Legal 500 for our family and medical negligence work.

A visit to our new website, www.graysons.co.uk, is a great experience and will give you much more information about our firm, our range of services and our legal experts. You can also contact us on 0114 272 9184 or at enquiries@graysons.co.uk.

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Our Italian fine knits and silk lines are extremely popular and are delivered on a weekly basis.

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Have you been caught on camera?

Josephines reunion It was a night for nostalgia when those bright young things of the 1980s came together again for the official Josephines reunion of 2015, presented by the king of clubs himself, Dave Allen at Napoleons on Ecclesall Road.

They may all be respectable pillars of the community, but this was a chance for one more night on the tiles, an opportunity to reminisce about Sheffield’s cork-popping super scene for one night only.

There was a drinks reception, Josephines buffet, mystery prize draw, DJ ’til late and, of course, some Josephines memorabilia and photos to take everyone back.

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Mary Lindores Mortgage Cup – Hillsborough L-R: Liz Hinshelwood (branch manager), Caroline Kirlew, Neil Laughlin (financial services regional manager), Samantha Jameson, Alex Gasteen (financial services director), Laura Teasdale, Claudia Lee, Hayley Kennedy, Dave Green, Steve Hinshelwood

Westside’s Andrea Rivers and John Murphy

Branch of the Year – Crystal Peaks L-R: Bob Scarff (MD of estate agency for Countrywide) Yvonne Millington, Chris Darlow, Claire Robinson, Dawn Leaman (branch manager), Alison Siner, Katrina Cooper, Ian Appleyard (director), Lynn Bailey, Sue Pope, Steve Hinshelwood (MD Blundells)

Employee of the Year – Julie Patrick L-R: Bob Scarff, Julie Patrick (PA to MD), Steve Hinshelwood, Ian Appleyard

A night to celebrate

Blundells held their black tie annual awards ceremony at the Double Tree By Hilton, where guests enjoyed an evening of fine dining and celebrated the awards presented.

Auction Referrals Team award – Banner Cross L-R: Lucy Crapper (associate director & head of northern auctions), Sue Wildsmith, Zoe Broadhead, Alice Lacey, Andrew Winter (director), Hannah Blundell, David Vaughan (director), Heather Leslie (branch manager), Darrin Carter (business development manager, land & new homes), Pat Scally, Andrew Brown (managing director Countrywide Auctions), Kelsey Read, Elaine Barber, Steve Hinshelwood

Nick Clegg enjoys a taste of Aligarh

Aligarh of Sheffield has received the seal of approval from the deputy prime minister Nick Clegg, following a birthday meal with friends, including Harry Matthews, who is standing for election in Crookes in May. Following the feast he vowed to return to the restaurant. “The food was brilliant; the atmosphere was fantastic and everyone was incredibly friendly.”

Mr Ali, one of the owners of Aligarh, said: “It was an absolute pleasure to host Mr Clegg at Aligarh for dinner. Both he and his guests were great fun and were very complimentary of our food. He was great fun and really made our night.”

You can find out more about Aligarh at facebook.com/AligarhIndian, on Twitter at @AligarhIndian or on their website www.aligarh.co.uk. To make a booking call 0114 266 6096.

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Heart and sole

Barker ‘Harrison’

Charles Brooks has been helping the ladies and gents of Sheffield put their best feet forward for over three decades.

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here’s no point stepping out onto the street in a sharp suit, only to finish it off with a cheap pair of shoes bulging at the sides and splitting at the seams.

Very few items possess the same sartorial power that shoes do. Unlike, other accessories like cufflinks or a tie, a great pair completes an outfit, pulls the whole look together, and as such should take pride and place in every man’s wardrobe.

And it’s shoes – handsome, comfortable and durable men’s shoes – that are the ‘sole’ of Charles Brooks’ business, if you’ll excuse the pun.

An expert cobbler with over 50 years’ experience, Charles opened his first shop in 1972 after visiting his father at Darnall’s Coombes shoe repair factory as a youngster.

A well-heeled gentleman himself, he understands that great shoes are worth investing in, so only the finest handmade footwear occupies the shelves of his Fulwood Road store.

Loake, Barker and Tricker’s are among this select group of specialist designers, all of which are committed to using traditional time-honoured English skills in their shoemaking.

There are some 200 operations involved

in the making of just one pair of Loake Goodyear Welted shoes, most of which are carried out by highly-skilled craftsmen.

Likewise, Barker, which produces over 200,000 pairs of hand-lasted sewn shoes annually, and Tricker’s shoes are carefully crafted by a team of master craftsmen to withstand years of wear. The shoes are handstitched and fitted with a special cork layer beneath the inner sole, which allows feet to breathe.

A few decades ago, most of the shoes that men in this country bought were made in Northampton.

But now only a few

“Invest in a properly made pair of shoes and look after them, they can last anything up to ten years. They get better the more you wear them; some of my customers have been wearing the same pair for decades.”

Words: Fiona Barber

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“Mass produced shoes are not made to last,” says Charles. “They are glued together, and the plastic soles are finished with only a thin layer of leather, consequently they start to fall apart within a few months of wear.

“Invest in a properly made pair of shoes and look after them, they can last anything up to ten years. They get better the more you wear them; some of my customers have been wearing the same pair for decades.”

It is Charles’ meticulous eye for detail and passion for craftsmanship that has allowed him to cultivate a loyal clientele of customers.

“We all call these 30-year shoes,” he says pointing to a beautiful, shiny pair of tan Tricker’s. “My customers are still bringing their first pair back three decades later to be repaired.”

Charles and his expert team of cobblers offer shoe and leather repairs, shoe care products, key cutting, and have a range of wallets and briefcases for sale. They can also fix broken zips, and fit new watch batteries and watch straps.

Located on Fulwood Road in the heart of Broomhill, Charles Brooks has been helping the ladies and gents of Sheffield put their best feet forward for over three decades.

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The perfect postcode?

They’re some of the city’s most sought-after suburbs – we look at what makes Dore, Totley, Abbeydale and Millhouses so special.

Millhouses Park Café

Dore Garden Offices When Adam Reynolds built his own garden design studio, he discovered the potential to help others create more valuable space at home.

Three years on, his company Dore Garden Offices provides bespoke timber-frame rooms – from offices to recording studios, painting studios to children’s playrooms – to complement any garden.

Adam and colleagues Dave Birkett and Ben Grafton pay close attention to detail. “The aesthetic element is very important to us and we pride ourselves on the fact that our garden rooms are unique and can incorporate any weird or wonderful ideas the client may have,” explains Adam. “We are able to think outside the box.”

All rooms are high spec, fully insulated, plastered and heated and are fully built within 12 days. See their website for guide prices but be quick as their 2015 order book is filling up fast.

Tel: 0114 236 2509 Mobile: 07876 201695 Email: info@doregardenoffices.co.uk www.doregardenoffices.co.uk

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With professional staff, fresh barista coffee, cakes and desserts, Claire and Dianne – founders of the Pudding Ladies – provide a delicious and relaxed dining experience for both children and adults, all overlooking Millhouses boating lake.

Their food is freshly prepared on premises using quality produce mostly sourced from local suppliers and there is a daily specials board boasting everything from hearty stews to lighter salads for both adults and children.

The everyday menu offers delicious soups, sandwiches and breakfasts and children’s meals for £3.50, making it an affordable place for a family day out.

Abbeydale Road South, Sheffield, S7 2QQ Tel: 0114 262 0313 www.millhousesparkcafe.co.uk

Redbrik Drive through S17 and you will see a number of very distinctive red, white and black sale boards.

The award-winning independent estate agency behind the boards is Redbrik, who have truly established themselves as a favourite for sellers and purchasers alike in Totley, Dore, Bradway and beyond.

Redbrik offer an honest, jargon-free approach which is underpinned by great customer service and beautiful, innovative marketing. Redbrik achieve amazing results for clients and they want to do the same for you.

To request a free valuation call the Redbrik team on 0114 399 0567or visit www.redbrik.co.uk.

987 Abbeydale Road, Millhouses, Sheffield, S7 2QD Tel: 0114 399 0567 www.redbrik.co.uk Â

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FREE TASTER SESSIONS dance like no one is watching!

Love to dance? Want to have fun?

Want to increase stamina, co-ordination and confidence whilst getting fit?

WHAT’S ON 2015 Kelham Island Museum 14 May 18 & 19 July 5 & 6 Dec

Museums at Night Torchlit Tour 1940s Wartime Weekend | Vintage Fayre 23rd Victorian Christmas Market

Abbeydale Industrial Hamlet 5 April 9 & 10 May 21 June 12 July July/August 3 & 4 Oct 28 Oct

Easter Egg Trail Fun Festival Forge In Exciting Stories in our Story Tent Archaeology in Action Day Make & Take every Weds in Summer holidays Steam Gathering | Antiques & Craft Fayre Spooky Songs Family Workshop

Previous dance experience is not essential but a love of dance is and of course those all-important 'jazz hands'!

Guaranteed Fun and Fitness!

“the best ‘stress buster’ in the world” - Carol Hunt “you get fit without realising it because you’re having so much fun! It is an hour just for me to do what I love doing” - Maxine Bilton “I love the escapism, being able to pretend just for an hour a week that I am Roxy in Chicago, Ariel in Footloose or Lola in Copacabana” - Nicola Clibbens “Even if you’ve had the worst day possible by the time you have finished Katy’s class you have danced the blues away” – Elissa Williams

FREE TASTER SESSIONS APRIL 2015 week commencing 20th April 2015 FREE taster classes available all week in various locations in Sheffield (S8, S10, S11, S17) Dronfield, Bakewell & Bamford - daytime & evening Visit the website to find a class to suit you and claim your FREE place Availability is limited so please book early to avoid disappointment

Shepherd Wheel 12 & 13 Sept

'On Broadway' is a dance class themed on routines and dance styles p Ha at’, ‘A Ch horus Line’, and ‘Chicago’. from popular musicals like ‘ Top Now is your chance to pick up your cane, hat & boa, get fit and have fun whilst strutting your stuff and dance like no one is watching!!

Heritage Open Days

To book your FREE place register via the website or to find out more please contact Katy directly info@katyrobinsonfitnessfusion.co.uk

07803 906114

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Millhouses Park Café Open 7 days 9am to 5pm – all year round • Breakfast • Lunch • Daily Specials • Sandwiches/Light Bites • Famous Scones and Cakes baked daily • Extensive Childrens Menu • Barista Gourmet Coffee now available

MILLHOUSES PARK CAFE Now serving Kelly’s of Cornwall Ice Cream Be bold. Be proud.

We all have our own stories. Don’t let yours hold you back this summer. Start being the you you’ve always wanted to be.

991 Abbeydale Road • Sheffield S7 2QD 0800 270 7700 • 0333 355020 • becosmetic.com or email rosalie@becosmetics.com Body contouring specialists • VASER liposuction • Fat transfer

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Millhouses Park Takeaway Kiosk OPEN AT EASTER for hot and cold drinks, cakes and ice creams

Splash water park open at Easter Abbeydale Road South, Sheffield, S7 2QQ Telephone 0114 2620313 www.millhousesparkcafe.co.uk

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Massive stock bargains on all floor coverings

TIMBER FLOORING Stock Specials Available

NEW Roll End Centre – NOW OPEN!!

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We are a Friendly Local Family Run Company – Come and visit us today!

NOW OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK – Easy On-site Free Parking!

992-994 Abbeydale Road, Millhouses, Sheffield S7 2QF Unit 6, Hillsborough Trade Point, Sheffield (opposite SWFC just off Penistone Road) email: sales@floordecor.co.uk

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LARGE BEER GARDEN & OUTSIDE SEATING AREA AA 4H RATED GUEST ROOMS

NEW MENU NOW AVAILABLE Welcome to our NEW CHEF Simon Ayres Westside Pub of the Year

Telephone: 0114 236 0204

Email: enquiries@cross-scythes.com Baslow Road, Totley, Sheffield, S17 4AE

seasons gallery . gifts . café

Get your savings working “It is now 6 years since the Bank of England cut interest rates to 0.5%. We are living through an unprecedented period of historically low interest rates, which may be good news if you have a mortgage, but what about those people who rely on savings to supplement their income? Is your bank or building society really working in your best interests? Would you like to get your savings working for you? If the answer is yes then help is at hand”, says Phil Smith Director of Hamnett Wealth Management.

At Hamnett Wealth Management we have the knowledge and expertise to help you protect the true value of your savings and investments. The value of Professional Independent Advice cannot be overstated. There is a myriad of savings accounts and different financial products available, but how do you know which is best for you and your own individual circumstances?

Our advice process puts each individual client at the centre of our attention. No two people’s needs are the same and we fully understand that. Once engaged with a client we carry out a detailed appraisal of our client’s individual circumstances and their needs and aspirations. This process takes into account many areas such as tax status, income requirements, and importantly tolerance for, and attitude to, risk.

Many people have worked hard through their lives to build a nest egg to provide some security and financial freedom later on in life.

With bank and building societies offering such a poor return on savings this can greatly restrict the money people have to spend, and not only on the nice things in life, the money needed to meet day to day living expenses can be reduced.

At Hamnett Wealth Management we can help you make the most of your savings and investments, we will help you get your hard earned money working for you.

Would you like to find out more about how Hamnett Wealth Management could help you make the most of your money and protect your lifestyle? We offer a no obligation discovery meeting.

We offer this service free of charge, so you can find out more about the services we provide and how they could benefit you before proceeding. Simply give us a call on 0114 2353500 and arrange to pop in for an informal chat and a cuppa.

290 Abbeydale Road South Mon to Sat: 9am - 5pm Seasons Café… with delicious, freshly prepared lunches and snacks.

Gallery / Gift Shop… where you can find a great selection of giftware and art prints. www.seasons-gallery.co.uk telephone: 0114 2360022 email: seasonsgallery@yahoo.co.uk

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Hamnett Wealth Management is a trading style of PHFS Ltd which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority

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Cross Scythes Head chef Simon Ayres has left The Showroom café bar to take on a new challenge at the Cross Scythes in Totley.

Simon first made his name when he led the Milestone to victory as Gordon Ramsay’s Best British Restaurant. He is now planning to put his stamp on the Cross Scythes, with a new menu that includes dishes such as pulled duck burger, lobster risotto and pistachio gnocchi.

Baslow Road, Sheffield, S17 4AE. Tel: 0114 236 0204. www.cross-scythes.co.uk Simon (far right)

Hamnett Wealth Management Do you remember the good old days when England could get to the semi-finals of a major tournament? Although we still lost to Germany on penalties! Do you remember the year that Take That split up, and the year the Spice Girls had their first number one?

This was also the year that Hamnett Wealth Management moved to Totley from their old offices on Chesterfield Road. That year was 1996.

Hamnett Wealth Management have been helping clients get the most of their money for over 25 years – 19 of those years from their offices on Baslow Road in Totley. A few things have changed over the years; when they first moved to Totley, interest rates were at the dizzy heights of six per cent and the FTSE 100 index stood at 3800 (its nearly at 7000 now!). However, the team at Hamnett Wealth Management continue to offer sound, friendly and professional advice on pensions, investments and tax planning.

If you are looking for independent financial advice, call them on 0114 235 3500 and arrange to pop in for a coffee and a chat.

160 Baslow Road,Totley, S17 4DR Tel: 0114 235 3500 www.hamnettwealth.com

Mercia Motors If you’re looking for a new or used car, or are in need of repairs, servicing or MOT testing, Mercia Motors is the place to go.

The company has excellent facilities and their staff are fully qualified and highly experienced. Another seal of approval comes from the fact that they are a member of the BOSCH Car Service Network so they adhere to a strict code of conduct when carrying out servicing and repairs.

Or if you’re looking to replace your current vehicle, you’ll find something to suit. Mercia Motors stock vehicles for all budgets from all major manufacturers and can source a variety of makes and models.

Whether it’s a new or used car or an expertly repaired or serviced one, this local independent business continues to help the residents of S17 to drive away happy.

Abbeydale Road South, Sheffield, S17 3LH Tel: 0114 236 5880 www.merciamotors.co.uk

Abbeydale Industrial Hamlet There have been lots of exciting changes at Abbeydale Industrial Hamlet as part of the £1million Heritage Lottery-funded project. Make your first stop the new fullyaccessible learning centre, café and museum.Visitors can now explore the site and its buildings through the new interactive Abbeydale Explorer app available for free download or by borrowing one of the iPads at the Hamlet.

The new exhibitions reveal the story behind the works, its people and their working lives through film and a multi-sensory timeline. Catch a glimpse of everyday life at work and at home in the newly displayed houses and workshops or get hands-on with history in ‘The Works’. The restoration work continues throughout the year with the repair of machinery and waterwheels.

Abbeydale Road South, Sheffield, S7 2QW Tel: 0114 236 7731 www.simt.co.uk/abbeydale-industrial-hamlet

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Katy Robinson Fitness Fusion Are you looking to get fit but hate the thought of going to a gym? Do you love to dance and fancy an hour of escapism each week?

On Broadway is a dance fitness class led by Katy Robinson, which is themed on routines from popular West End and Broadway musicals such as Top Hat, Chicago and Sweet Charity.

Katy is a dance and fitness specialist and choreographer and her company, Katy Robinson Fitness Fusion, enables women of all ages who have a passion for dance to improve their fitness, confidence, coordination and stamina, whilst having fun and learning to dance ‘On Broadway’.

Katy believes that every woman should have a bit of ‘me’ time each week and be able to escape into make believe for a little while.

Free taster sessions are available so why not reserve your place now and make 2015 the year you reveal your inner showgirl?

Tel: 07803 906114 Email: info@ katyrobinsonfitnessfusion.co.uk www.katyrobinsonfitnessfusion.co.uk

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Abbeydale Road South, Dore, Sheffield S17 3LH Email: service@merciamotors.co.uk

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OVER 35 VEHICLES AVAILABLE FOR SALE Visit our website for a full listing of all fresh stock.

YOUR LOCAL GARDEN ROOM SPECIALIST We provide low cost alternative to extending by building a garden office or outdoor living zones. We have also built outdoor painting studios, storage spaces and split use spaces (office/store) but the uses for our buildings are endless.

• Our garden spaces are left ready to move in to and are fully plastered. We can also design and build interiors.

• Our buildings are high specification and have lots of options for making them even more special such as underfloor heating, wood burners, LED lighting.

• They are insulated and can be used all year round.

• We can also source recycled doors and windows – this improves the carbon footprint but also gives savings over new UPVC or wood doors and windows.

• All our roofs use EPDM rubber with a 20 year lifespan and are enviro-ready enabling fabulous grass or sedum green coverings.

• Rooms start at £3750 for our 2.4m x 1.8m mini office.

Any size is possible but popular sizes include: 3m x 2.4m - £5000 and 4m x 3m - £7200

0114 236 2509 \ 07876 201695 www.doregardenoffices.co.uk

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“Eight inches of snow outside and I can happily spend all evening in my workshop with the heating hardly on at all. Smashing Job chaps” – J. Cockburn, Fulwood

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We are available for hire Call to check availability

289 Abbeydale Road South, Sheffield S17 3LB Telephone 0114 235 0101 Peppercorn is a great, local restaurant which offers tasty food and fine wines at affordable prices.

Chef Charlie Curran uses fresh, seasonal and wherever possible locally sourced ingredients to create fantastic menus which incorporate new ideas with old classics.

Having a Party?

Peppercorn is available for hire

Join us for Sunday Lunch Sundays 12pm - 5pm

Can’t face cooking tonight?

0114 235 0101

MIDWEEK OFFERS

are always available www.peppercorn-restaurant.co.uk

Check out our website for up to date menus, information on upcoming offers and events and Chef Charlie’s blog.

Follow us @peppercornsheff

Real Ale Off Licence

ARCHER ROAD BEER STOP

Reflexology Expert Lisa Brassey ICHT Specialising in the following areas • Stress / Anxiety • Menopause • Fertlity • Hormonal Imbalances • Digestive problems Also may help with • Headaches / Migraines • Back pain • Insomnia / sleep disorders • Sinus problems • Digestive problems • Arthritis • Circulatory problems

Real Ales to Take-Away Tel: 0114 255 1356

Email: davedaykin@hotmail.co.uk

www.archerroadbeerstop.com 57 Archer Road Sheffield S8 0JT

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Good Beer Guide Listed

162 Baslow Road, Totley, Sheffield. S17 4DR Tel: 0114 235 7845 • 07960 746 276

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Words: Fiona Barber

In demand You’ll find coffee, cake, Cornish ice cream and more at Millhouses Park Café. Just don’t forget to reserve your scone...

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ouldn’t it be great to turn your hobby into a successful career? Well, that’s exactly what the famous Sheffield Pudding Ladies – Claire Batterby and Dianne Wilkinson – did many moons ago when they turned a love of baking into a business.

The two women have known each other all their lives and established themselves as the Pudding Ladies in 2000. Dianne’s hospitality background and Claire’s love of baking and marketing knowledge made them a force to be reckoned with and before long, the Pudding Ladies had become so popular that the impromptu cooking station in Claire’s converted

What we ate: Mains All day breakfast, £6.25 Fish finger sandwich and cup of soup, £7 Dessert Victoria sponge cake, £2.65 Malteser slice, £2.50 Drinks Juice burst orange juice, £2 Chai tea, £2 Millhouses Park Café Abbeydale Road South, Sheffield, S7 2QQ Tel: 0114 262 0313 www.millhousesparkcafe.co.uk

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garage simply couldn’t cope anymore.

That was when Claire and Dianne relocated (after a thorough renovation) to Millhouse Park Café, which has been a muchloved Sheffield venue since 1967. They’ve owned the café for 12 years now and even expanded their remit along the way, when they took over Rivelin Valley Park Café in 2006.

The cafés are both extremely popular with families and dogs and this couldn’t have been truer on my visit to Millhouses Park Café, on a gorgeous spring afternoon, which allowed for the first alfresco dining of the year.

The café has recently upped its game, by serving ‘proper’ Heavenly coffee and ensuring all staff are barista trained. As well as the everyday menu, there’s also an impressive daily specials board, with hot and cold dishes on offer. And besides great cake and desserts, the café has become renowned for its all-day breakfasts, so I decided to see what all the fuss was about.

The impressive plateful arrived impeccably presented with two succulent sausages from Bradway Meats, grilled bacon, a delicate ramekin of beans and a juicy flat mushroom. This definitely lived up to my high expectations and I savoured every last mouthful.

The fish finger sandwich appealed to my companion’s inner child, but this was no mere snack. The many fish fingers came sandwiched between two hunks of seeded bread, accompanied by some delicious homemade tartar sauce, and as an extra, a cup of homemade creamy tomato soup.

You won’t be surprised to hear there was an impressive selection of cakes on offer, and the café also sells a wide range of Kelly’s Cornish ice creams. But when we went inside to explore the sweet treat options one instantly caught my eye; the Malteser slice.

Not really a cake as such, but more a delicious wedge of chocolate, Malteser, biscuit and caramel goodness. Certainly not for calorie counters, but ideal for a moment of carefree indulgence.

In keeping with the theme of old favourites, my companion enjoyed a generous slice of Victoria sponge cake, which was exactly as it should be: fluffy and moist, with luxurious cream and jam running through the centre.

A calming cup of Tea Pigs chai tea topped off the lunch and we sat surrounded by children with ice-creamed faces and frolicking dogs, soaking up the last rays of the day’s sunshine.

Among the madness of busy afternoon service Claire managed to grab five minutes with us. The 36 scones she had made that morning were already gone. “They’re so popular we get people ringing up to reserve them.” The secret scone recipe has remained the same since the Pudding Ladies started out, and besides occasional necessary tweaks, the same appears true for the success of the café. Seems like it’s a classic case of if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.

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WS Property The team at Redbrik Millhouses

Making the right choice Redbrik continues to break new ground in a competitive property market – so what makes them stand out from the rest?

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ou put your house on the market, however the estate agent is the one who actually sells it.

Therefore choosing the right agent is a critical decision – it can make the difference between getting a really good price, and not selling your house at all.

A good agent who understands the market is worth their weight in gold. But how do you tell the difference between good agents and bad ones?

Mark Ross, Director at leading independent estate agency Redbrik, is a man who knows how to sell and market homes. Having been valuing properties in the local area for ten years, he is is now one of the key figures behind the fast emerging estate agency, Redbrik.

Relatively new on the regional property scene, Redbrik has already created quite an impact.

Launched nearly two years ago in Chesterfield to serve the historic market town and the villages of North Derbyshire, Redbrik became quickly established. A second branch soon followed in Millhouses,

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Sheffield, and a third branch in south east Sheffield is set to open in spring this year.

Founding director Mark, aged 34, originates from Millhouses, Sheffield and attended Silverdale School before gaining a degree at Leeds Met University. Along with other founding director Julie Bulheller, Mark cut his teeth in real estate with Sheffield property company Blundells and is responsible for Redbrik’s unique marketing style.

Mark said: “As a seller, you choose the estate agent, and the agent works for you.

At Redbrik we want to sell your home or help you buy a new one. We are focussed on getting every client the best deal and just generally being nice people. We don’t work to targets, avoid jargon and aim to give the best possible advice tailored to each individual. Our knowledge, service and presentation get the results vendors deserve.

“At Redbrik we don’t give inflated valuations just to get your home on our books. We advise you what is really happening in the market and what selling price you can honestly expect to achieve.

We pride ourselves on our detailed knowledge of the local area and we use the most up-to-date data to give an accurate valuation to help you get the best price for your home. The positive news is that in most cases we are exceeding expectations.

“However, even in these better market conditions properties don’t sell themselves.

First impressions count and we want every property on our books to look its absolute best. Our stunning detailed brochures, innovative floor plans that show where the high-resolution photographs are taken from, coupled with expert staging advice will highlight your home’s best features and attract buyers.

“We only use professional photographers who understand the Redbrik philosophy of creating beautiful lifestyle images to capture the character of your home. Andy and Martin, our in-house photographers, are super creative and really do ensure that every property looks its best and makes them stand out from the crowd.

“Our bespoke marketing literature is

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“We are focussed on getting every client the best deal and just generally being nice people. We don’t work to targets, avoid jargon and aim to give the best possible advice tailored to each individual.” themselves. Through our skilled negotiation, backed up by a top class database software friendly service. All of our staff have are superb marketing and beautiful really nice, friendly folk who give 100 per system, which allows us to utilise the presentation, we understand how to get cent for every client. information we hold to accurately match “Our team embodies the Redbrik style, vendors the best price. Over the last year applicants to homes. we have achieved an average of 98.4 per professional, experienced yet friendly and “In addition our website, cent of asking price on our properties, with relaxed. Even our dress code – suits and www.redbrik.co.uk, provides a fully an average property taking just 91 days to ties are banned! responsive platform to strikingly showcase exchange. In fact, over 70 per cent of our “However when it comes to the properties alongside unique features, such properties are sold within just four weeks. crunch, every estate agent is judged on as photo plans which aid and enhance the “With our distinctive red, white and their performance and we are often asked buying experience. black sale boards appearing more and more by vendors if they will achieve the asking “In the competitive market place across south and south west Sheffield, we piece for their property. agents need differentiate in ways that are making a real impression with our “Our results simply speak for benefit the customer. Delivering clients and are continuing to break outstanding service is what our new ground in a competitive customer’s value most and Redbrik’s stunning detailed brochures highlight your market.” therefore it is integral to home’s best features and attract buyers everything we do.

Call or email one of the “All estate agents say they Redbrik team for a free offer good service, however many valuation. don’t have their customer’s needs Millhouses: 0114 399 0567 Crystal Peaks: 0114 361 1000 at heart. Our team do not work Chesterfield: 01246 563060 to any imposed targets, so they are able to go the extra mile and Email: sales@redbrik.co.uk offer a responsive, flexible and www.redbrik.co.uk

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WS Property

Sales manager Aline Newton The House, 2 Cavendish Avenue, Dore, Sheffield, S17 3NJ Offers in the region of £1,795,000

Prime locations At the heart of south-west Sheffield are the hugely popular suburbs of Dore, Totley and Millhouses.

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he property market in the UK recovered earlier than expected.

Forecasters now predict that we will experience another couple of years of continued price increases before they settle back down to something that we used to refer to as ‘normality’. The recent stamp duty reform and availability of good mortgage deals has helped to push up prices and increase activity in the mainstream market.

“The housing market remains buoyant.

We are experiencing a healthy increase in new instructions as vendors now have the confidence that property prices are back on track and set to rise for the foreseeable future,” commented Aline Newton, sales manager at Blenheim Park Estates.

Sheffield as a whole shows encouraging signs of following the national trend and we are now experiencing stronger house prices and an increased desire to live in certain areas of Sheffield.

The south-west of Sheffield, for example, has some of the most highly-regarded suburbs in which to live, including Dore, Totley and Millhouses. They all offer a quality of life which attracts all types of people, from the wealthy looking for elegant and impressive residences to young families looking for better schools and to continue

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350 Abbey Lane, Beauchief, Sheffield, S8 0BY Offers in the region of £675,000

the climb up the property ladder.

All of these areas are served by good facilities and amenities, excellent schools, road and rail links out of Sheffield and an abundance of recreational facilities, whatever their interests. They are all steeped in history and everywhere you look you will find a reminder of the area’s past and rich heritage.

Of course the jewel in the crown for all of these areas is the fact that they sit on the doorstep to delightful towns and villages of Derbyshire and the Peak District, yet within a short drive to the vibrant city centre.

As with all aspects of city living, prospective buyers will have very different requirements and what they achieve will depend on the resources they have available. The beauty of all these areas is that they provide opportunities for everyone, however house prices do vary and this may be due to the house type, style, condition, size and proximity to amenities and village communities.

Totley is a delightful residential suburb on the extreme south-west of Sheffield.

Families here enjoy the close community feel where many enjoy supporting their local churches and community activities.

Dore village is now classed as a suburb of Sheffield and is undoubtedly the area of Sheffield that most people aspire to live in. It

is served by Dore & Totley railway station and has a reputation of being Sheffield’s wealthiest suburb. The village’s compact centre is well served with shops, restaurants and pubs. It’s all about the postcode and people are willing to pay handsomely for an S17 letterbox.

Millhouses is also located to the southwest of Sheffield, but closer to the city centre and is mostly classed as a residential area.

Local amenities include schools, a park, three pubs, three supermarkets, three churches and numerous small retailers. Residential development focuses on the junction of Abbeydale Road and Millhouses Lane. Most houses in the area were built in the 1920s although there are some that date from the late 19th century.

The buoyant property market reflects that Sheffield continues to be an extremely attractive place to live. Blenheim Park Estates has continually witnessed clients up and downsizing as well as families relocating and graduates putting down their roots. All of which having the same desire to secure sales on their dream properties and making the most of the lifestyle that Sheffield has to offer.

Blenheim Park Estates Tel: 0114 350 2020 www.misgroup.ltd.co.uk

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Dore & Totley Veterinary

NEW TO SHEFFIELD APRIL 2015

James Farrell of Dore & Totley Vets introduces KEYHOLE SURGERY to Sheffield The NEW and state of the art way to spay your dog and for use in other surgical procedures

Less pain for me

QUICKER RECOVERY EASIER AFTERCARE Call for more details 0114 262 1444 and one of our friendly staff can provide you with all the information you need for you and your pet.

KEYHOLE SURGERY can now be used for your pets

JAMES FARRELL RCVS Advanced Practitioner BVetMed CertSAS MRCVS

Leading orthopaedic and soft tissue vet, brings cutting edge technology to Sheffield and Derbyshire.

• A laparoscope (camera) is inserted through a small hole in your pet’s body wall • Magnified, high definition views of the internal organs allow greater surgical precision • Up to 65% less painful than the traditional way of spaying your bitch • Exercise restrictions for only 48 hours post-operatively typically • Other procedures such as internal organ biopsy, joint examination and exploration of deep wounds can also be performed in this way and treated if necessary

We also offer competitively priced everyday pet care including puppy and kitten packs from £58 (including both vaccinations, microchip, flea and wormer and 4 weeks free insurance) We take referrals from other vets so that their clients can also benefit from this new type of procedure.

We continue to offer them our advanced orthopaedic and surgical services with James seeing and caring for all cases personally, including overnight if necessary.

Please call us today to discuss the right option for your pet

Dore & Totley Veterinary – The vets your pet would pick Dore & Totley Veterinary • 77 Baslow Road • Sheffield • S17 4DP Tel: 0114 262 1444 • E-mail doretotleyveterinary@yahoo.co.uk We also have other branches: Northgate House, Market Street, Eckington S21 4EH • Telephone 01246 430777 36 Market Place, Bolsover, Chesterfield S44 6PN • Telephone 01246 823353

DTV Dore & Totley Veterinary www.doretotleyveterinary.co.uk

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WS Easter

Best for... dark chocolate decadence Heston from Waitrose golden egg, £20 for 270g A classy black box with a simple inscription sent us wild with anticipation before we broke into the most mysterious egg of our selection. And, once inside, we were even more impressed. A shiny golden egg concealed the most tantalising white chocolate eggs – each imbued with a zingy milk chocolate and mandarin ganache – all nestled on a bed of edible (sugar paper) straw. It was oh-so Heston and we loved every bit of it.

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Egg-stra special So much chocolate, so little time.

From dark decadence to tasty fun for the kids, our panel tests the best Easter eggs on the market.

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reme Eggs have been unseasonably gracing the supermarket shelves since early January – and don’t get us started on the controversial Cadbury’s shake-up. But don’t let that mild annoyance distract you from the joyful fact

that Easter is finally now upon us.

And that means it’s time to start checking out which eggs will make the grade this year.

Fortunately, you don’t have to buy and sample every chocolate treat available as our panel has done the hard work for you.

Whether you’re buying for the kids, for

Best for... white chocolate lovers

your other half or just as a well-deserved treat for yourself, there’s something to suit the occasion.

Read on to find out which egg took the top spot and which fell short of the mark.

Words: Stephanie Burns

Best for... fun Nestle Smarties egg hunt, £3 for 140g

Hotel Chocolat white chocolate scrambled egg, £15 for 150g This thick, creamy white chocolate egg was an instant hit with the panel, and the intricate decoration was a beautiful bonus. Add in velvety-smooth praline housed in thick white chocolate shells for the accompanying chocolates and we were in heaven. A very close second.

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While the quality of the chocolate won’t blow you away, the kids will relish the opportunity to hunt around the garden for these eight brightly wrapped eggs. And when they do track them down, a gentle shake will reveal not only a chocolate egg but also a smattering of mini Smarties to reward their efforts.

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Best for... a super sweet tooth

Best for... variety

Thorntons caramel cheesecake egg, £15 for 448g Not for the faint hearted, this indulgent egg takes inspiration from a classic dessert.

The caramel cheesecake reveals itself not just in the explosion on the front of the egg, but throughout the shell with flecks of crunchy biscuit and caramel delighting at every bite.

Marks & Spencer chocolate egg selection, £10 for 195g If you’re buying for someone who enjoys a variety of flavours, M&S has the answer. Milk chocolate with popcorn and popping candy, white chocolate and raspberry pavlova, and milk chocolate butter crunch make up this tasty trio.

Best for... milk chocolate lovers

Best for... something different

Green & Blacks tasting collection egg, £17.99 for 525g

Sainsbury’s Taste the Difference Belgian white chocolate Easter egg with pistachios, £6 for 220g

Known for its high quality chocolate (37 per cent cocoa solids, no less) and intense flavours, Green & Blacks have a loyal following. This collection shows why. Two full-sized bars of chocolate – one sea salt, one butterscotch, both divine and packed with flavour – accompany a truly delicious milk chocolate egg.

A little on the expensive side, but worth every penny.

Best for... the kids Tesco Doug the dinosaur, £4 for 200g There are few more exciting prospects than animal-shaped chocolate when you’re a youngster – and Doug the Dinosaur certainly ticks that novelty box. But while the super-thick chocolate makes for an indulgent treat, kids will need a strong adult to help break Doug’s incredibly tough shell.

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At first glance, the panel was hugely impressed with this beautiful egg. The gentle green hue, the nutty flecks present throughout the shell and the promise of a good pistachio hit got our mouths watering. But, upon tasting, we were sadly disappointed with the too-subtle pistachio flavour. A nice white chocolate egg but it won’t satisfy serious nut lovers.

Best for... the eco-conscious Montezuma organic milk chocolate eco egg with butterscotch, £7.99 for 150g Though the lure of butterscotch got our tastebuds tingling, we were let down by the very subtle flavour. That said, the chocolate was creamy, it wasn’t too sweet and the flecks of butterscotch offered a welcome crunch.

We were also impressed by the environmentally friendly, biodegradable sleeve.

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Snowdrops Pre-School for rising 3’s at Ashdell

School

Friends and Family day Saturday 25th April 1.00-3.00

Friends and Family day

Saturday 25th April 1.00-3.00 Come and join us

Come and join us

www.ashdellprep.co.uk Snowdrops Pre-School, 266 Fulwood Road, Sheffield S10 3BL Tel: 0114 2663835

266 Fulwood Road, Sheffield S10 3BL Tel: 0114 266 3835

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Ashdell School in Association with Birkdale School

WS Education

Due to popularity and increasing demand from parents, Westbourne School has extended its pre-school facilities.

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very parent feels nervous about dropping their child off on their first day of school. However, these anxieties can be eased if children are introduced gently to the world of learning. And what better way to do this than at Westbourne Pre-School?

Westbourne School – Sheffield’s only academically non-selective, co-educational, independent school for ages three to 16 – responded to demand from parents in 2013 by building a new pre-school facility on the site of the junior school.

The pre-school has proved so popular that due to growing demand for places it has recently undergone an expansion and is celebrating its second birthday with the opening of a new extension.

With places for 24 girls and boys aged three to four, the pre-school gives children a stimulating introduction to school life. Attendance is not

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restricted to those who go on to attend Westbourne School and childcare vouchers are accepted where applicable, along with the 15 hours LEA grant funding.

Westbourne Pre-School was officially opened by Hollywood actor and Westbourne alumni Dominic West, who took his first acting lessons at the school.

The pre-school is thoughtfully arranged into areas covering all aspects of the Early Years Foundation Stage. There are six qualified and experienced early years educators in the pre-school and French, music, drama and PE are taught by existing Westbourne specialist teachers.

“It is the high quality of the teaching and learning that takes place along with the offer of specialist subjects that appeals to our parents,” says

pre-school leader Mrs Rees-Oxley.

“We tailor the phonics and numeracy lessons to meet each child’s abilities and we personalise each child’s learning journey – it is this differentiation that truly sets us apart.”

Children are also given the opportunity to learn through first hand experiences, including excursions to the National Emergency Services Museum, and the Tropical Butterfly House, Wildlife and Falconry Centre.

The first years of a child’s education are crucial to developing a happy, independent, sociable child with a lifelong love of learning.

Westbourne Pre-School equips its students with the tools to succeed in all aspects of life and provides the perfect stepping stone to full-time education.

Westbourne Pre-School 60 Westbourne Road, Sheffield, S10 2QT Tel: 0114 266 0374 www.westbourneschool.co.uk

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Queen Ethelburga’s Collegiate Independent Education Girls & Boys 3 to 19 years Day & Boarding Thorpe Underwood, Yorkshire. Phone: 01423 333 330 Email: info@QE.org Web: www.QE.org

Are we all about academics?

No, but were you aware the Daily Telegraph and The Times both rank QE College as the top most academically successful day and boarding school in the North for A*/ A grades at A Level and equivalent results and our Faculty of Queen Ethelburga’s, the third most academically successful co-educational day and boarding school in the North for A*/ A grades at A Level and equivalent results?

Are we all about Sport?

No independent school in the North has the equivalent of our £16m Sports Village.

A parent said we are now in a league above the rest. See: www.sportsvillageqe.org

Are we all about superb facilities?

No, but we have invested over £80m in superb new teaching facilities and resources in the last 8 years - way more than any other independent school in the North.

Are we all about boarding?

No, but no one comes close to the quality of our boarding accommodation. The best in the UK. All bedrooms have private bathroom, air-con, TV, phone & mini-kitchen.

Are we all about day pupils?

No, but it is interesting to note our day fees are, on average, over 14% less cost than other local independent schools and our bus service covers a very big local area.

Is it all about Scholarships and Awards?

No, but then again who else offers over £3m in Scholarships and Awards every year?

Even without any form of Scholarship or Award, sending your child to QE could save you between £3,000 and £7,000 in day fees a year, compared to elsewhere.

All of the above are perhaps the reasons why appreciably more parents have chosen QE this year than last year. “ We were looking for our children to change schools. However in the independent sector this has financial implications. Our problems in this regard were solved by the offer of Day or Boarding Awards (our choice) for both children of First Term Free.

They moved, are now happy, and doing very well. QE is growing in size because it is run in a refreshing, modern and much better way. There are plenty of day children.”

Enjoy a 6th Form education at QE and pay no fees!....

Day Award up to £25,000, Boarding Award up to £65,000 If your child is predicted; 9 Grade A star GCSE’s they could be entitled to 100% of the fees 8 A star and 1 A Grade GCSE’s worth up to 85% of the fees 7 A star and 2 A Grade GCSE’s worth up to 70% of the fees 6 A star and 3 A Grade GCSE’s worth up to 50% of the fees

FIRST TERM FREE Day or Boarding Worth up to £9,795 Continues for 2014-15 (a) First Term Free for Years N1 to 8 inclusive, or (b) 50% off First Term’s Fees for Years 9, 10, 12.

SPECIAL BOARDING AWARDS Worth up to £75,500 Awarded to outstanding, high achieveing students in categories Academic and/or Sport. Awards based on experience and ability, subject to interview and assessment. (Note a 30% award may be given under this scholarship type for our Elite Sport programmes).

FAMILY SIBLING AWARDS Day & Boarding Our discounts are bigger than others, if indeed they even offer them.

Brothers & sisters - boarders from 12% - 20%, day pupils 10%.

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Help them excel Give your children the best start in life at S Anselm’s College where academic excellence and personal development go hand in hand.

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n September 2015 S. Anselm’s College will open its doors to the first Year 9 students to study at this prestigious Derbyshire prep school.

Having educated children from both the local area and nationally for over 125 years, the school has responded to demand from current and prospective parents by starting to offer its unique ethos up to GCSE level. Places are already starting to fill up and entrance to the college will be based on interview and assessment.

Sitting on the crest of a hill in an 18-acre campus of scenic Peak District countryside, S. Anselm’s School is the perfect setting for children to play, learn and develop. Whilst proud of its educational and pastoral care tradition, huge changes have come about in recent years with the arrival of headmaster Peter Phillips and his wife, Sarah.

Many of the current teachers are already qualified to teach up to A-level standard and will continue to provide a first-class level of

teaching of an extensive curriculum in small, individually tailored groups.

There are fantastic academic results with scholarships recently being awarded at Shrewsbury, Repton and Fettes and some of the Year 8 children due to sit GCSE Latin this summer. Yet the core of the school’s ethos is for children to remain children as long as possible and a full extra curricular programme is a key part of

any Anselmian’s life. The fantastic on-site facilities include five netball/tennis courts, multiple sports pitches for hockey, football and rugby, a new sports hall and an indoor swimming pool. There is also a dedicated music block and fully equipped theatre.

Sport takes place five times a week and the school’s U10A netball team are currently on a winning streak – being crowned the champions of two tournaments in two days!

Across both tournaments, they won 11 out of 13 matches and scored 126 goals.

Two days later S. Anselm’s was victorious in both the U11 and U13 Cross Country Championships at Worksop College.

Ultimately, S. Anselm’s is a place where all children can develop the ability to excel in all areas through the school’s focus on personal development, a positive work ethic and common decency.

If you are interested in the school or college simply call to arrange a private tour. Your child can also experience a taster day at the school and a night if they will be boarding.

S. Anselm’s School Bakewell, Derbyshire, DE45 1DP Tel: 01629 812734 www.sanselms.co.uk

S. Anselm’s College is now accepting registrations for September 2015 For:

• An extensive curriculum taught in small classes.

• Accessible minibus travel in all directions.

• Extensive sport, drama, art and music facilities.

• A creative and spacious environment where children are allowed to develop at their own pace.

• A wide‐ranging breadth of extracurricular opportunities including the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme.

• A highly competitive fee structure.

• The only independent GCSE education in the local area.

…and for your child’s chance to have a life‐changing education in the heart of the Peak District call S. Anselm’s on 01629 812734 to register your interest or come to see what we can offer your child’s future.

Our next Open Day is on Friday 15th May – call now to book your place.

S. Anselm’s, Stanedge Road, Bakewell DE45 1DP • 01629 812734 www.sanselms.co.uk • headmaster@anselms.co.uk

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Showroom cinema launches 20th anniversary appeal

Meadowhall takes a walk with The Gruffalo to celebrate World Book Day

Meadowhall Shopping Centre director Darren Pearce took a stroll over to Tinsley Meadows Primary School in Sheffield for a special book reading with pupils to mark World Book Day. Darren went back to the classroom for the interactive reading of the children’s classic The Gruffalo with the enthusiastic five and six-year-olds, before presenting each child with a copy of the picture book to take home as a memento. The visit coincides with the up-and-coming world premiere of the new ‘Gruffalo Experience’ event hosted at Meadowhall over Easter.

Coming to life from 21 March to 12 April, this ‘edutainment’ experience in its own purpose-built centre on site will allow families to immerse themselves into the classic story, which has now sold more than 13.5 million copies worldwide.

Children and parents will get to take a true ‘walk in’ experience of the story, interacting with Mouse, Fox, Snake, Owl and, of course, The Gruffalo, along the way.

Tickets can be booked online in advance. Individual prices start from £7.50 per person, with children under two years old admitted for free. For full details, prices and bookings, visit www.unit10eventive.com/gruffalo

Charity partnership cuts cost of will writing by 43 per cent Did you commit to writing a will in 2015, but still haven’t got round to it?

Thanks to a new partnership between The Children’s Hospital Charity and Irwin Mitchell, you can now have your will prepared by a leading local firm at a discounted rate and save on the cost while helping poorly children in the process.

Through the scheme, you can get a single will for just £100 – with £20 of that going straight to The Children’s Hospital Charity. Mirror wills (for couples) are reduced to £190, with £38 being paid by Irwin Mitchell to the charity.

To sign up for the scheme, call Irwin Mitchell on 0330 123 0883 or email wills@irwinmitchell.co.uk – quoting The Children’s Hospital Charity Wills Scheme.

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The Eating House has just had an exciting new refurbishment, so why not pop along to see? You can enjoy tea, coffee and homemade cakes from an amazing range, or make a day of it with lunches such as venison sausage cassoulet, fish platter, bubble and squeak with black pudding, and homemade soup and sandwiches. For special occasions, nothing beats their afternoon tea, all set among the splendour of the Peak District.

Special Offer – to celebrate the new look café, enjoy ten per cent off your bill. See the advert on page 118 for your voucher.

As part of its year-long 20th birthday celebrations, the Showroom cinema is asking cinemagoers and local businesses to help raise £250,000 to further improve the quality of the audience experience.

The money will fund a thorough refurbishment of the four screens, with new seats and fresh carpeting plus updated foyer areas and customer toilets. The Showroom’s programme of live events, which often features special guests and discussion sessions, will be enhanced too via the latest lighting and technical equipment.

The funds will be raised through a range of methods, including the opportunity to name a cinema seat as well as making donations. There will be special events held throughout the year and there will also be sponsorship opportunities for local businesses.

Ian Wild, chief executive of the Showroom and Workstation, said: “Our audience trust us to bring them a unique programme of films and events but in turn we rely on our cinemagoers to support our work. As a registered charity, we depend on the public to keep going – every purchase made here helps, as all our profits have always gone back into the cinema.”

For more information and to find out how you can support the Showroom visit www.showroomworkstation.org.uk/showtime.

Easter soccer camps at SWFC This Easter, why not treat your footie-mad youngster to a one or two-week soccer camp at the Sheffield Wednesday Hillsborough ground?

Aimed at children of all abilities between the ages of five and 14, they offer professional coaching with the chance to win prizes, the opportunity to progress to the Development Centre and an appearance by the Owls mascot.

The camp costs £40 for one week or £70 for two and takes place 9am-4pm from Monday 30 March to Thursday 2 April and Tuesday 7 April to Friday 10 April.

During the second week, the kids will be visited by the first team squad.

For more information, call 0114 324 0523, email community@swfc.co.uk or visit www.swfc.co.uk.

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A la carte choices at affordable prices

The award-winning Devonshire Arms at Middle Handley has launched a new set menu for 2015.

For £24 for two courses or £28 for three courses, diners can make a selection from the a la carte menu devised by acclaimed head chef Russell Caines for the Michelin-listed Derbyshire inn and restaurant.

“A pub is more than a place to enjoy a drink and a bite to eat,” said owner Jill Swift. “A village pub is central to the local community, injecting energy into village life and helping to secure the future of our village economy.

“We think that these two and three course offers are an ideal way of discovering the excellent range of choices offered by the Devonshire Arms, all produced with fresh, seasonal produce and sourced locally wherever possible.”

Reservations can be made online at www.devonshirearmsmiddlehandley.com or by calling 01246 434800.

Have you sampled the spa at Losehill House?

The beautiful four-star Losehill House Hotel & Spa, in the heart of the Peak District, offers a range of sumptuous spa treatments for both guests of the hotel and day visitors.

Spa manager Sarah Jones, who this year celebrates ten years at Losehill, is delighted to announce that, from April, the spa will be using luxurious natural skincare brand ESPA in addition to expert marine products by Thalgo.

Choose from indulgent facials, massages, scrubs and wraps to hand, foot and nail treatments for men, women and mums-to-be.

A choice of spa breaks and packages can also be purchased for the ultimate treat.

While there, take full advantage of the tranquil indoor heated pool with panoramic views over Winhill and Hope Valley, the peaceful sauna and the superb outdoor hot tub.

To arrange an appointment, call Sarah on 01433 621219. For more information visit www.losehillhouse.co.uk.

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Sheffield High’s U16 gymnastics team aim high The under-16 gymnastics team from Sheffield High School won the regional schools team gymnastics competition. After successfully defeating ten other teams, they were named the Yorkshire and Humberside champions and qualified for the national finals in Stoke on Trent.

The team of Lucy Buchanan, Scarlett Miskin, Emily Wyman and captain Pippa Kelly were delighted to capture the title on home turf.

Sheffield High School hosted the competition, which involved 33 different teams from schools all around the Yorkshire region from Sheffield to Scarborough.

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A walk on the wild side Pythons, millipedes, iguanas and tarantulas… you’re never sure who you’re likely to meet at Westbourne School.

Junior pupils at Sheffield’s only co-educational independent school for children aged three to 16 encountered some extremely exotic guests when Reptile Life, a Living Education School Workshop, came to the classroom.

Accompanied by their highly skilled handlers, the meerkat, iguanas, salamanders, pythons, tarantulas, millipedes and mini crocodiles gave young pupils a close up look at the wonders of nature.

“Both children and staff alike were amazed at the Reptile Life workshop,” said student teacher and event organiser Saskia Joyles. “It was a truly amazing day and I’m sure the children will be talking about it for weeks!

“Bringing children’s learning to life is invaluable and the animal handlers had so much knowledge about the animals that they own – no question went unanswered. The children felt at ease around the animals and were curious to find out more.”

Ashdell girls have talent

Ashdell has proved once again it has talented girls, as two Y6 pupils have been awarded scholarships to their senior schools.

Eleonora Coull has gained an academic scholarship to Foremarke Hall School, Derby, and Lily Godbole was awarded a maths scholarship at Sheffield High School – the first ever maths scholarship for an Ashdell pupil.

“We are absolutely delighted and very proud of our girls,” said headteacher Anne Camm. “They all work exceptionally hard in their final year here and the results of that hard work have most definitely paid off.”

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WS Profile

Playful, edgy, feminine...

We profile up and coming local jewellery designer, Helena Rudkin.

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rom beachcombing as a child to finding inspiration in her Derbyshire surroundings, talented jewellery designer Helena Rudkin’s creativity knows no bounds.

Working predominantly with silver and using the traditional technique of ‘cuttlebone casting’, her work is a break from the norm – perfect if you’re looking for that something a little different.

Tell us about your business.

Helena Rudkin Jewellery is playful, edgy and feminine brand. I make individual pieces of handmade silver jewellery inspired by the making process. It’s predominantly an online boutique with some collections stocked in local gallery outlets along with a bespoke design service which is flexible, individual and affordable. People can commission me to create a one-off piece of jewellery or a collection, for example for a bride on her special day.

What kind of materials do you use?

All my jewellery is handcrafted in sterling silver. The processes I use are reticulation, where the top layer of the silver is moved and formed under extreme heat to create a textured unique quality to the surface. My new work explores the traditional technique

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of cuttlebone casting. This is where a mould is created from a cuttlefish bone and the silver is heated to a molten state and poured into the mould. Some of my jewellery includes faceted and rough gemstones which complements the design and adds texture or colour.

Where do you get your inspiration?

I have always been a creative individual with a passion for beautiful things. Growing up on the coast, I used to comb beaches looking for treasures, relishing the different textures and shapes that I found. The pleasure I found in shape, form and feel led me to the world of jewellery. My workshop is in the heart of Derbyshire so I find myself hunting for interesting and unusual treasures whilst out walking in the countryside. It is these unique found objects that become incorporated in my moulds for casting in silver.

What’s your process of creating something new?

Drawing is a huge part of the creative process for me. I tend to collect together my finds and just start drawing from them. I use tracing paper to layer outlines, textures and shapes. I will then manipulate them by turning them upside down or stretching and distorting them until an idea starts to evolve.

It is at this stage that the thinking becomes more directed; I might start thinking specifically about earring size and shape or about the style of a neckline. I will also start to explore surface qualities through heating the silver.

What’s your background?

I completed a fine art and education degree in 2004 and since graduating have taught art and photography. I am now a part-time head of art and only two years ago decided to turn my love of jewellery making into a business. I joined the Mastered School of Jewellery at Holts Academy London where I became one of the founding students. The school has supported me in every aspect.

What’s your proudest achievement?

It was a very proud moment when the first gallery asked to stock my jewellery. It made me feel that I was finally respected as a designer.

However, simply setting up my business from scratch and building my online boutique is probably my proudest achievement.

The complete collection of Helena Rudkin Jewellery is available to buy online at www.helenarudkin.co.uk

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C9 MONTHS TO GO C • Find your perfect florist – don’t be afraid to keep looking until you find one that understand your vision • Book your entertainment • Time to go bridesmaid shopping

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• Gently nudge your fiancé to sort out the groomsmen’s wedding outfit, not forgetting his own

C5 MONTHS TO GO C • Start ordering you wedding favours and table/venue/ ceremony decorations • Research and book your hair and makeup

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“Dressing for a wedding is as individual as touch to any special occasion, the the person themselves,” says Lesley Taylor, colour, size, shape owner of fabulous fashion boutique New and design can be Image. “I know that ladies can have sleepless matched to your nights in the run up to their son or exact specifications. daughter’s wedding and dread the thought of Matching bags and shopping for their outfit. We make sure shoes complete the look in style. everyone looks and feels their very best.”

Though these luxurious options are Lesley and her team have been helping available for those looking to push the boat ladies find their perfect outfit since 1986 and, out, a great collection of more affordable in 2007, dedicated the upper floor to special outfits is also available. For weddings abroad, occassionwear. With designers such as more relaxed events Condici, John Charles,Veni and the races, Joseph Infantino and Gina Bacconi Ribkoff and Tahari have lining the rails, you’ll the answers. discover a world of As a mother of the beautiful fabrics, styles and bride or groom, you colours. deserve to enjoy a Known as the crème wonderful experience de la crème of special at such a special time – occassionwear, Condici has and New Image excels long been the chosen in making this happen. brand for ladies looking for something extra special.

“No matter what size or shape you are, Condici will look fantastic on you,” says Lesley. “It’s the way it’s cut and the quality of the fabric that offers the most flattering styles for John Charles everyone. And the designs are simply to die for.”

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Put at ease from the moment you step through the door, you’ll enjoy a personal service with individual, undivided attention in a relaxed environment.You can even leaf through a photo album, packed with photographs and thank you notes from New Image’s many happy customers.

“We always ask our customers to send us a photograph of them on the special day and let us know how it went,” says Lesley.

“We’ve dressed many ladies more than once over the years as they keep coming back for our special service and great selection.”

To celebrate finding the perfect outfit, you can toast with a glass of wine before leaving with your garments wrapped protectively in suit covers, and bags, shoes and hats beautifully boxed. Or, if any alterations are needed, the two in-house seamstresses take care of every nip and tuck to ensure the perfect fit.

For your next special occasion, make sure New Image is your number one destination.

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13-18 April Lyceum Tel: 0114 249 6000 www.sheffieldtheatres.co.uk Tickets: £15-28 As the world stands on the brink of war, Edward VIII sparks controversy with his love for married socialite, Wallis Simpson. As Edward’s position becomes increasingly untenable, his brother Bertie, who has previously shied away from the public eye because of a terrible stammer, is thrust in to the spotlight as his likely successor.

With the support of his wife, Elizabeth (the much-loved future Queen Mother), Bertie meets maverick speech therapist and failed actor, Lionel Logue, at an office in Harley Street.

Together they embark on an unlikely journey, to prepare Bertie to lead his country as King George VI. The King’s Speech is the true and heart-warming story of one man’s struggle to overcome his personal affliction and, in his country’s darkest hour, deliver the now iconic speech broadcast across the globe to inspire his people.

20 April – 2 May Lyceum Tel: 0114 249 6000 www.sheffieldtheatres.co.uk Tickets: £22-38 Jesus Christ Superstar exploded onto the musical scene in 1971, stunning audiences and changing the face of musical theatre forever. Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s rock opera tells the story of the last seven days in the life of Jesus through an extraordinary, groundbreaking score.

As compelling today as it was at its inception over 40 years ago, Jesus Christ Superstar has some of musical theatre’s most legendary songs from I Don’t Know How to Love Him, Everything’s Alright, and Gethsemane through to, of course, Superstar.

Art Sir Peter Blake: An exhibition of rare and new silk screens 16 April - 8 May 99 Mary Street www.99mary.st April sees a first for Sheffield, a solo exhibition of seminal British artist Peter Blake’s rare and new limited edition silk screens. Knighted in 2002, the godfather of British pop art – whose work is included in major international collections – continues to inspire and is much respected by artists including Damien Hirst, Gavin Turk and Tracey Emin.

The exhibition opens with a special private viewing and then runs for three weeks, 10am5pm, or outside these hours by appointment. Here is a unique opportunity to see and even own your very own piece of the British pop art landscape.

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Dance Phoenix Dance Theatre 22 April Buxton Opera House Tel: 0845 127 2190 www.buxtonoperahouse.org.uk Tickets: £13 and £16 A double bill from Christopher Bruce CBE including a brand new work, Shadows, and a restaging of his energetic study of life in the 1940s, Shift.

Phoenix artistic director Sharon Watson will then present a new piece, TearFall; building on her exploration of tears through dance using her simultaneously mesmerising choreography style.

The fourth piece is a darkly comic work called Bloom by the New Adventures Choreographer Award winner Caroline Finn, whose style is playful, quirky and highly engaging.

Music Status Quo – Aquostic Live 2015 21 April Sheffield City Hall Tel: 0114 278 789 www.sheffieldcityhall.co.uk Tickets: from £38.50 After 50 years at the top of their game as one of the world’s premiere hard rock acts, Status Quo have leapt out of their comfort zone.

This tour will be fully acoustic and will feature female backing vocalists, additional musicians and even a string section; a totally new live Quo experience!

Steve Howe 1 April Pavilion Arts Centre Tel: 0845 127 2190 www.buxtonoperahouse.org.uk Tickets: £20 + £1.50 booking fee Steve Howe started playing the guitar over 50 years ago and from a young age discovered many styles.

As well as having an interest in rock, pop and blues, Howe also plays jazz, classical and folk and his exploration of different musical genres have helped define him as a worldrenowned guitar player.

Howe will play some of his more familiar pieces plus several new tunes like Solitaire from Yes’s Fly From Here album,The Golden Mean and others.There will also be various arrangements of Yes songs as well as other tunes he’s picked up along the way.

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Art Life on the Edge: Ice Age Frontier 28 Mar – 20 September Weston Park Free Just 20 miles south east of Sheffield, Creswell Crags was once Europe’s northern frontier of settlement. During this period of great climate change between 50,000 and 10,000 years ago, a series of caves at Creswell provided occasional shelter to nomadic hunters in search of food.

The items these distant relatives left behind tell a story of lives lived on the edge and are the subject of this new exhibition, in partnership with Creswell Heritage Trust.

From the remains of long extinct woolly rhinos and mammoths, to the tools and weapons used to hunt them, Life on the Edge will explore the close relationship between Ice Age people and their environment. It will show that despite the daily struggle to survive, our ancestors displayed a taste for creativity and decoration we can recognise today, crafting jewellery, bone carvings and cave paintings to depict the world around them.

Every Monday, excluding school holidays 10.30am–12.30pm Graves Gallery Activity Room Get involved in making and creating using knitting, stitching and crochet in a laid back, creative atmosphere.

Free, no need to book. Suitable for adults of all abilities

The Graves Art Club

Every Friday, excluding school holidays 11am–1pm Graves Gallery Find inspiration in the Graves Gallery and try your hand at drawing, watercolour, acrylic, ink, collage and printing. £5/£4.50. Pay on the day at the shop.

Suitable for adults of all abilities

Life Drawing

Every Friday, excluding school holidays 10.30am–12.30pm Millennium Gallery Develop your drawing skills working from a nude model with support from one of our regular artist tutors. £8/£7.20. Pay on the day at the shop.

Suitable for adults of all abilities.

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Farmers Market on the Saturday Over 50 food stalls around the town Beer Festival, Wine Tastings and Food sampling Taste Produce from a number of outlets in the town Discounts from participating cafes, pubs and restaurants A variety of Road Shows Free events throughout the weekend at Hartingtons School of Food.

Cookery Demonstrations Bakewell Old House Museum open 11am - 4pm

For full details of this event please visit: www.whatsonbakewell.co.uk

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HOLIDAY HOPE VALLEY BEER & CIDER FESTIVAL Friday 3rd, Sat 4th, Sun 5th & Mon 6th April 2015

Fine dining or light meal in the bar?

Whatever you choose, our award winning food will delight.

30 Real Ales from around the Peak District

Whether you splash out on our seven course tasting menu, select from our à la carte menu or opt for a classic pub dish, I can promise you won’t be disappointed.

Our cooking has been recognised as being amongst the very best in the region. So, if it’s a special occasion dinner, a family Sunday lunch, an early bird supper at just £20 for three courses or an informal bite in the bar over a drink or two, we’ll ensure it’ll be an occasion to remember.

See all our menus on our website and call now to reserve your table.

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A delightful 3 course meal for £27.50 per adult or £13.75 per child, with a free Easter Egg for the little ones.

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Take a stroll around the Peak District before arriving at The Maynard to enjoy a relaxing drink in our lounge followed by a delicious three course meal. Prepared by our award winning chefs in The Maynard’s two rosette restaurant with its stunning views over the Derbyshire Valley, it’s a great way to spend Easter Sunday with all the family.

Please contact our reservations team on 01433 630 321 or info@themaynard.co.uk for any further information or to make a booking.

Food served every day 12noon – 9pm Gluten free options available

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We stock only the finest leaf teas, coffee blends and make all our own food on the premises.

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Choose from China Keemun, Gunpowder and Chocolate Tea or one of our fine tissanes, e.g. rosebud, elderflower or peppermint and enjoy jazz and fine home cooking in our relaxed tea room.

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A 13th Century Inn that boasts traditional real ales and traditional home-cooked food much of which is made on the premises and cooked to order.

OPEN ALL DAY Food served daily 12noon-9pm For those with children, there is an enclosed play area outside where youngsters are free to run around to their heart’s content.

Outside also is an area for peacocks, geese and chickens.

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10 - 13TH JUNE 2015 AT THE SHEFFIELD CITY HALL TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW FROM THE CITY HALL BOX OFFICE TEL: 0114 278 9789 OR ONLINE AT www.sheffieldcityhall.co.uk MANOR OPERATIC BOOKINGS COMMENCE 1ST FEB 2015 Mabel Delamore, 27 Godric Drive, Rotherham S60 5AN Tel: 01709 365108

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Hathersage’s Hidden Secret We specialise in baking our own cakes and preparing our own homemade meals - in particular our popular steak pie!

All day breakfast and vegetarian meals available, light snacks including panini's and toasted sandwiches.

Beautiful Secluded Garden Licensed Open every day of the week Closed Tuesdays except school holidays Main Road, (near Royal Bank of Scotland), Hathersage, S32 1BB

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New Close Farm is based in Over Haddon with a butchers shop in the centre of Bakewell.

We are a family of farmers and butchers, we source all our meat from our farm or from local suppliers.

We have won many awards for our produce including Regional Champion for our pork pies.

We also provide outside catering for large corporate events, small private parties and everything in-between.

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WS Restaurant Awards

Who will be our 2015 winners?

We’re on the hunt for the region’s best eateries. Here’s how you can join the race.

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alling all restaurants – it’s time to make sure you are in the running for the big prizes in the 2015 Westside Restaurant Awards.

These are the longest running and most prestigious dining awards in Sheffield and North Derbyshire. The winners will be announced at a special dinner at Baldwins Omega on Monday 8 June and our judges are already out and about, checking on the early pace setters and searching for culinary excellence.

For the owners and hard-working staff of all the nominated restaurants our awards dinner is an opportunity to celebrate the region’s excellent range of dining out venues.

If you own a restaurant in the Sheffield and North Derbyshire region and you don’t want to miss out, now is the time to act.

All restaurants who have a food review in Westside or our sister magazine Southside between April 2014 and May 2015 will automatically be considered for an award in one of the categories.

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To arrange a review in Westside or Southside, simply contact publishing manager Sam Brown by email at sam.brown@regionalmagazine.co.uk or telephone her on 0114 250 6300.

Cast your vote The Westside Readers’ Choice award cuts across all boundaries.

Whether your favourite restaurant is a fine dining venue, a classy café or something in between, all votes are equal. We know our readers are a discerning bunch and the announcement of this particular prize is always a highlight of our evening. Cast your vote now by visiting our website – www.regionalmagazine.co.uk – and follow the link. All entries will go into a prize draw, and one lucky winner will receive dinner for two at their favourite restaurant on us. All votes must include a home address and contact details; multiple entries from the same email address will be disqualified.

Closing date: Friday 8 May.

Join our Judging Panel The search is on to find one reader to join with our judges to eat at some of the region’s finest restaurants, as we decide which venue should be named as Westside Restaurant of the Year.

You will need to clear your diary for a few dates later this year when we bring the judges together to dine out and make their choices. There’s also a place for you at the Westside table on the night of the awards.

Sounds tempting? To apply for a place on our judging panel, go to www.regionalmagazine.co.uk and click on Competitions.

Include your full name and contact details and tell us in no more than 150 words what you think the judges should be looking out for in the search for Westside’s Restaurant of the Year. Closing date: Monday 13 April.

Winner RESTAURANT OF THE YEAR of BEST CONTEMPORARY and

Come to West 10 to experience fabulous food and drink in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere. Set in the heart of the leafy suburbs of Ranmoor, this wine bar offers a truly unique dining experience.

Fine wines and beers, lunch, supper and light bites with fantabulous company.

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Come dine with us If any readers would like to attend the 2015 Westside Restaurant Awards Dinner at Baldwins Omega on Monday 8 June, tickets cost £49.50 per person. The price includes a five-course meal, welcome drinks and wine. Contact Martin Edwards at martin.bookprojects@regionalmagazine.co.uk

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WS Eating Out

Photography: Richard Abbey

Vito (left) and Claudio behind the bar

Bravo Vito!

The boss is a man of many parts, but it’s the food that steals the show at one of Sheffield’s favourite trattorias, writes Richard Abbey.

What we ate: Starters Bruschetta classica, £4.50 Polpette e salsiccia, £7.30 Mains Sea bass, £19.95 Veal steak, £18.95 Dessert Panna Cotta, £5.95 Tiramisu, £5.95 Drinks Peroni, £3.60 Glass of house red, £3.95 Espresso, £2.30 Vito’s 284 South Road, Walkley, Sheffield, S6 3TE Tel: 0114 233 3574 www.vitos.org.uk

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here are lots of things to love about Vito’s on South Road in Walkley. Obviously the food is the main attraction, backed up by consistent ‘excellent’ ratings on TripAdvisor, but more of that later. Then there’s the delightful atmosphere, extensive wine list and much more besides.

At the heart of everything is charming proprietor Vito Ciaraolo, a man who has many strings to his bow. When he’s not in the kitchen or front of house, you’ll find him hunting for truffles in his native Italy or maybe even appearing in the BBC’s Peaky Blinders.

Now Vito can add ‘philanthropist’ to his list of talents thanks to a recent charity evening for 25 very generous guests which raised a snip under £5,000 for local charity Paces School. The money raised from raffles and auctions held on the one-off night will be used to improve the services at the conductive education centre which specialises in care for children with motor disorders such as cerebral palsy. Well done Vito!

Food is Vito’s clear passion though. Italian food is not one but a collection of styles which differ throughout the country’s regions and all are showcased to good effect on the menu.You’ll find truffles from Piedmont in the north, sausage from Calabria in the south and prawns from Sicily for example, all cooked with distinctive flair and flavour.

We started with seemingly simple dishes of bruschetta classica and polpette e salsiccia – or meatballs and sausage to the uninitiated.

Vito makes his own sausage with pork, fennel, salt and pepper which he cures for a few days before serving them up in the restaurant, and very good they were too, mopped up with plenty of delicious sugo (tomato sauce) and bread.

For mains my wife and I both chose from the specials board. Good Italian food can often seem simple yet relies on flavour and quality of ingredients to really stand out. My sea bass was no exception; baked whole, it was well cooked with just the right amount of seasoning and a squeeze of lemon. Her veal steak, served with an earthy cream and truffle sauce, was tender and flavoursome and mopped up with the accompanying veg – potatoes, carrots, courgettes and peppers on this occasion.

For dessert we enjoyed a vanilla panna cotta (plenty of wobble, in case you were wondering) and traditional tiramisu. For me, a tiramisu doesn’t measure up unless it has a good taste of coffee running through it and Vito’s thankfully had it in abundance. If you want the recipe though, it’s strictly off limits; as the menu says, you’re either born into it, or you marry into it! A good, strong espresso finished things off nicely.

Vito’s is one of the longest-established Italian-owned trattorias in the city, clearly with good reason.

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VITO’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT

Exclusively Selling Whisky since 1998 We could fill a book with the quotations from customers who’ve enjoyed the Vito’s recipe for a good evening out over the last 22 years.

You’re assured of a warm welcome and friendly service – and as for the food… we’ll let that do the talking.

“The popularity of the restaurant is hardly a big surprise, given the quality of food on offer. Word of mouth has played its part since Vito opened... in 1992...”

Vito’s Italian Restaurant, 284 South Road, Walkley, Sheffield Tel: 0114 233 3574 // email: vitossheffield@gmail.com // www.vitos.org.uk Extensive Wine List // Fully air conditioned // Open: Tue-Sun 6pm - 11.30pm.

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Dining discovery A welcome return to the University of Sheffield provided Hannah Pearson with a new kind of learning experience.

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hen I arrived in Sheffield for the first time, as a bright-eyed teenager and fledgling journalist, the university’s students’ union was one of the first places I visited.

The union was the scene of many trips to the cinema, sunny afternoons in the beer garden, long evenings spent working on the student newspaper…and even longer ones at the legendary club nights.

Thanks to the university’s latest pioneering investment, I can now check an evening of fine dining off that list too.

Five floors up with views across the city and a daring menu, Inox Dine delivers fine dining and top class conference facilities. The décor is modern and streamlined but the flowers and candles on each table create a relaxed mood.

It may be an unusual location for such an establishment – but the food has a freshness and vitality that lives up to the splendid setting. The inventive menu features locallysourced ingredients and is unashamedly proud to be forged in Sheffield.

We started with a portion of the restaurant’s own bread and batter – freshly baked rolls and tasty Yorkshire puddings stuffed with onion and, of course, a bit of Henderson’s Relish for good measure.

To start, the pumpkin, lemon, thyme and truffle risotto was tangy and full of flavour, while the cured mackerel with pumpernickel was a surprisingly tasty combination and came with a refreshing apple and radish salad.

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We followed our waiter’s advice and opted for a wine flight with our meal, which paired a glass of wine with each dish to perfectly enhance its flavour.

A glass of Argentinean Malbec perfectly complemented the tender fillet of Yorkshire beef, which was served with delicious oxtail pudding, Pommes Anna, roast salsify, caramelised onion purée and Madeira jus.

The delectable flavours of a supreme of chicken, with a truffled wild mushroom mousse, buttered mash, sweetcorn purée and broccoli, were brought out by a glass of refreshing rosé.

Pistachio and rhubarb frangipane and coconut conde, with a glass of dessert wine, provided a sweet end to our meal.

But it’s not just the food that pays tribute to this great city. The stainless steel cutlery comes from Tricketts of Sheffield and Inox is the word used for stainless steel in metallurgy.

As well as the 100-cover restaurant, Inox Dine delivers premier conference and events facilities, with six rooms providing a fantastic location for meetings, functions and private dinners.

The venue is also licensed for civil ceremonies and the Discovery Room is very popular, with a balcony that delivers panoramic views of the city centre.

As I left the union at a time when most students were heading out for the night, I thought, it may have been years since I last visited, but my university is still providing me with an education.

What we ate: Three courses for £28 per person Appetiser Complimentary bread and batter Starters Pumpkin, lemon, thyme and truffle risotto with Old Winchester crisp and watercress Cured mackerel with pumpernickel and a beetroot, apple and radish salad with a dill and caramelised lemon dressing Mains Supreme of chicken with a truffled wild mushroom mousse, buttered mash, sweetcorn purée and purple sprouting broccoli Fillet of Yorkshire beef with oxtail pudding, Pommes Anna, roast salsify, caramelised onion purée and Madeira jus (£3.50 supplement) Sides Seasonal vegetables, £2.95 Desserts Pistachio and Yorkshire forced rhubarb frangipane with toasted almond ice cream, ginger jelly and Yorkshire forced rhubarb purée Coconut conde with cranberry gel, mango and lime posset with a caramelised white chocolate tuille Drinks Wine flight – £14 per person for three small (125ml) glasses Morgassi Superiore Tuffo Bouchard Aîné & Fils Pouilly-Fuissé Santa Florentina Sanatina Argentina Château d’Astray Carte d’Or Grenache Amour Brumes de Closiot Inox Dine Level 5, University of Sheffield Students’ Union Building, Durham Road, Sheffield, S10 2TG Tel: 0114 222 6043 www.inoxdine.co.uk

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Words: Chris Wilson

Touch of class

It’s as chic and stylish as a Scandinavian drama, but how does the food measure up at Brocco on the Park?

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s a huge fan of all those Saturday night dramas from Sweden and Denmark on BBC Four, I was always going to love the look of Brocco on the Park, Sheffield’s newest boutique hotel and kitchen.

From Wallender to Borgen to The Bridge, however gritty the conflict or gruesome the murder, there is always something to look at beyond the action...namely those big skies, landscapes that stretch to infinity and the minimalist interiors of all those chic and stylish homes.

I’m not pretending that Hunter’s Bar could magically now double as an upmarket Stockholm suburb but, since it opened late last year, Brocco has brought a touch of North European class to the neighbourhood.

From the quirky individual touches in the eight bedrooms to the restaurant’s open kitchen and bright, airy décor, it is clear there have been no compromises in transforming what used to be a very run-down B&B. The now chic and glamorous venue has strong Scandinavian touches throughout, influencing everything from the cool white and grey colour scheme to the menu that is high on flavour and low on stodge.

There is a seasonal winter menu to match the setting, with key ingredients such as venison, beetroot, mackerel and a variety of root vegetables alongside more traditional fare.

Incidentally, if my description makes Brocco sound a tad austere – it isn’t.

Candlelight and lanterns and a recurring bird motif soften the colours and bring a warm glow to the venue. Service is faultless too, which always helps.

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The kitchen is open from 7.30am to 8.30pm. Breakfast is going down a storm – not just with residents – and the sensibly small lunch and dinner menus are boosted by daily and weekly specials.

Pre-dinner cocktails – they mix a mean Negroni – were followed by starters (or small plates as the menu describes them) of venison meatballs with red cabbage, celeriac coleslaw and cranberry jam and cauliflower and pistachio fritters with spiced raisin chutney. Both provided sharp, clean hits of flavour and were beautifully presented.

We followed this with two main courses from the specials board. My prawn risotto, topped by two fillets of sparkling-fresh crispyskinned pan-fried sea bream, was a perfect combination of tastes and textures. My companion’s herb-crusted lamb chops, served with potato puree, pea mousse and rosemary sauce, were succulently tender and met with equal enthusiasm.

Desserts were simple, classic and delicious. Burnt custard – crème brulee to you, squire – came with the requisite crispy topping and an inner texture of uncurdled luxurious smoothness. Chocolate and passion fruit fondant oozed satisfyingly once the delicate casing was breached. Both dishes would have crashed and burned without precision timing but the kitchen crew stayed on the high wire.

The wine list is small but very well judged with some fine choices available by the glass.

With last orders for drinks called at 8.30pm, this is most definitely a venue for a civilised early dinner. That’s fine for me, especially on a Saturday night... I’m home just in time for my appointment with Scandi crime.

What we ate: Starters Venison meatballs with red cabbage, celeriac coleslaw and cranberry jam, £8 Cauliflower and pistachio fritters with spiced raisin chutney, £6 Mains Lamb chops and sweet potato puree, pea mousse, herb crust and rosemary sauce, £20 Pan-fried sea bream with a prawn and lemon risotto, £18 Sides Triple cooked chips, £3 Dessert Chocolate and passion fruit fondant, £6 Burnt custard with shortbread biscuits, £6 Drinks Negroni, £6.50 Prosecco, £6.50 Small glass Sauvignon Blanc, £4 Large glass Gavi, £7.40 Large glass Merlot, £10.40 Dessert wine, £6.50 Latte, £2.20 Double espresso, £2.30 Brocco on the Park 92 Brocco Bank, Sheffield, S11 8RS Tel: 0114 266 1233 www.brocco.co.uk

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Chips with everything Don’t neglect the food the next time you feel like a flutter … at Napoleons, you can dine in style and try your luck at the tables.

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ll poker players take your seats in the boardroom.” Now there’s something you don’t hear on an evening dining out… unless you’re in Napoleons, on Ecclesall Road.

Napoleons was born after Sheffield legend Dave Allen (known to many as DA) purchased The Roxy casino hall and moved it to Sheffield's trendiest spot – Ecclesall Road – in 1975. At the time he knew very little about running a casino, but he did know that he wanted to offer fine dining and a real leisure experience rather than just coffee and sandwiches.

The restaurant served up-market French cuisine and DA brought in the best gaming

tables money could buy. Aspiring to be associated with the class of Monte Carlo, DA renamed the casino Napoleons.

Fast forward 40 years and now the award-winning 110-seater restaurant offers a contemporary dining experience in relaxed and elegant surroundings. The food has many influences and stays true to the principles of good quality, taste and presentation. A new menu is designed every month to make the most of seasonal produce and to ensure a variety of dishes.

Arriving just after 6pm on a blustery Tuesday evening we were some of the first customers of the night, but a steady throng soon followed and the restaurant quickly filled with

What we ate:

Mains Chicken and ham hock pie, creamed leeks with a hint of mustard Moroccan style lamb rump, fragrant couscous and olive salad

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The dine-in-style package includes three courses, a drink on arrival and a £5 gaming chip.

Sunday – Friday: one course £12.95, two courses £17, three courses £19, dine-in-style £22 Saturday: one course £17.95, two courses, £22, three courses £24, dine-in-style, £28 After dinner service, Napoleons restaurant stays open until 2:45am from Sunday to Thursday, and until 3:30am on Fridays and Saturdays, when the late night menu is served.

Starters Grilled halloumi, sweet potato wedges, olive and caper salad Trio of duck: smoked duck bresaola, duck paté, duck egg mayonnaise

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Dessert Salted caramel tart, clotted cream and ice cream Chocolate and cherry cola cake, cherry compote and ice cream Drinks Il Banchetto 125ml Pint of Stones Napoleons 844 Ecclesall Road, Sheffield, S11 8TD Tel: 0114 266 1115 www.napoleons-casinos.co.uk/sheffieldecclesall

chatter and tempting savoury aromas.

Sitting in one of the luxurious booths with its ambient lighting, we ordered from the dine-in-style menu, which included a drink, a three-course dinner and a free £5 gaming chip.

To start I had the grilled halloumi, which was accompanied by chunky sweet potato wedges and an olive and caper salad – a wonderful salty-savoury start to the evening.

My partner ordered the trio of duck and was treated to a fabulous combination of smoked duck bresaola, duck paté and duck egg mayonnaise.

For mains, my Moroccan-style lamb rump came cooked to perfection with a delicious herbed crust. It was complemented by fragrant couscous, an olive salad and a glass of the house red, Il Banchetto.

Across the table, my companion was tucking into a meaty chicken and ham hock pie, which came with seasoned veg, crispy roasties and – something which deserves a special mention – creamed leeks with a hint of mustard.

Usually dessert provides the perfect ending to a meal – and although the salted caramel tart and chocolate cherry cake certainly hit the spot – on this occasion we headed downstairs to the casino and took our seats at the blackjack table. Our luck happened to be in and we found there’s nothing sweeter than beating the dealer.

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Memories are made of this Duck a l’orange mean a lot to Stephanie Burns so a restaurant that serves it has a lot to live up to…and Café Ceres rises to the challenge.

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What we ate: Starters Seared salmon fillet and prawn salad served on a bed of salad leaves, £5.80 Pan-fried goats cheese salad with red onion, walnuts and seasoned leaves, £4.75 Mains Pan-fried half duck breast a l’orange with Dauphinoise potatoes and seasonal vegetables, £10.30 Pan-fried 6oz sirloin in a pepper sauce with sautéed potatoes and seasonal vegetables, £12.20 Dessert Crème brûlée, £4.20 French cheese platter, £4 Drinks 460ml pot Lyonnaise Merlot, £8.95 Sparkling elderflower, £1.95 Café Ceres 85 Junction Road, Hunter’s Bar, Sheffield S11 8XA Tel: 0114 267 9090 www.cafeceres.com

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he year was 1998. The occasion, my mother and stepfather’s wedding at a beautiful rural farmhouse in East Yorkshire. The day was full of love, dancing and merriment, as one might expect, but there is one memory that I hold more dearly in my heart than any other – the star of the wedding breakfast; duck a l’orange.

As the 12-year-old daughter of foodie parents, I’d been exposed to more than my fair share of exotic delicacies – snails plucked fresh from hedgerows in France, oysters downed in one straight from the shell and home-cooked Mexican dishes that filled our home with powerful spicy aromas each Saturday night. But, for me, nothing had the instant appeal of this French classic, with its intense sticky-sweet orange sauce and hearty game, and it remains my favourite dish to this day.

So you can imagine my delight when I found the revered dish taking pride of place on the menu at Café Ceres. This daytime-café-cum-eveningbistro has earned a well-deserved reputation as an S11 favourite since moving to its prime spot on Hunter’s Bar roundabout from a former home on Sharrow Vale Road. This was my first evening visit and I had high hopes, having enjoyed more than a few coffee and croissants there by day.

Though, for a moment, I was tempted by another favourite of mine, the raclette – available to share for £19.50 – there was never really any competition for the duck when choosing my main course. And Café Ceres’ version didn’t disappoint.

Just-pink duck smothered in orange sauce and served with creamy Dauphinoise potatoes is – and will always be – my idea of heaven on a plate.

Having swallowed his disappointment at missing out on the raclette, my partner had been well compensated with a medium-rare 6oz sirloin

steak, complete with creamy peppercorn sauce.

He’d kindly been allowed to swap Dauphinoise potatoes for a sautéed version and, though perhaps not quite as excitable as me, thoroughly enjoyed the dish.

We’d both begun the meal with fresh, flavoursome salads, which – even before the main event – had got things off to a winning start.

Mine, with its huge, juicy prawns and succulent salmon fillet, gently warmed and drizzled with a tasty dressing, was a sheer delight. My partner’s generous wedge of goat’s cheese offered a creamier alternative to my seafood sensation and was equally well received.

For puds, I turned to another French classic. The crème brûlée’s crunchy caramelised-sugar topping broke with a satisfying tap of the spoon, revealing a rich vanilla cream, and I scraped every last morsel from the dish.

It may have taken me 17 years to relive the most wonderful meal of my life but, now I’ve found a Sheffield establishment capable of recreating the memory, wild horses won’t keep me away from regular return visits.

‘It may have taken me 17 years to relive the most wonderful meal of my life but, now I’ve found a Sheffield establishment capable of recreating the memory, wild horses won’t keep me away from regular return visits.’

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Hearty food, traditional surroundings and fine ales. Chris Wilson finds a perfect antidote to city life at the Bridge Inn.

Country comfort

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ave you noticed the change?

Evenings are getting lighter, and there is even the occasional half-hour of sunshine to remind us that winter can’t go on much longer… time to remind ourselves about one of the great advantages of living on the west side of Sheffield.

Yes it’s that old cliché… from the bosom of suburbia you can be in the middle of Derbyshire’s dazzlingly beautiful countryside in 20 minutes.

With breathtaking scenery and wonderful walks, being on the doorstep means we take it for granted. And then there are the pubs, with proper beer and cheerful welcomes and sensibly priced menus full of hearty food.

OK, you have to select carefully… badly run, dishevelled drinking establishments are as likely to come with a bucolic backdrop as an urban landscape. But some venues stand the test of time and can be regarded as safe bets, and the Bridge Inn at Calver definitely slots into this category.

The Bridge is comfortingly old-fashioned with real fires, dark beams on the ceiling, solid wooden furniture and comforting tones of dark red. Hearty homemade food, courtesy of head chef Terry Washington, and a good selection of hand-pulled ales, adds to the sense of wellbeing.

For starters, carrot and coriander soup had just the right amount of earthy sweetness and a wedge of warm crusty bread

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from the Bakewell Pudding Shop was the perfect mopper-upper. My companion’s game rillette was dark, dense and in need of something sharp and sweet for contrast; sweet plum chutney was the perfect match.

Choosing a main course was easy for me.

Slow-cooked brisket seems to be this year’s salted caramel; the food of the moment. The Bridge’s version proved this is more than a

What we ate: Starters Carrot and cumin soup, £4.95 Game rillette, £5.95 Mains Steak & ale pie, £9.95 Confit beef brisket with root vegetables, £14 Desserts Chilli chocolate torte with raspberry sorbet, £5.95 Cheese board, £6.50

passing trend. Cooked for 24 hours and served on a bed of roasted root veg, sautéed new potatoes and a rich red wine jus, it was comfort food with a touch of class.

As luck would have it, our visit coincided with national pie week, so we paid tribute with a fine example of that great British institution, steak and ale pie. The meat was tender, the pastry was rich and moist. Served with chips, red cabbage and a generous swirl of dark, delicious gravy, it really hit the spot.

Every pub should have a decent choice of mid-range wines and The Bridge’s selection, supplied by John Hattersley, is very good. We sampled a couple of excellent reds available by the glass, and for beer lovers the handpulled old Speckled Hen was in very good order.

A very generous cheeseboard and a wedge of chocolate torte with the most delicate hint of chilli brought an excellent meal to a fitting finale. Incidentally, they also have one of the largest and nicest beer gardens in the Hope Valley. We may not be quite in that territory just yet, but give it a few weeks.

Drinks Pint of Old Speckled Hen, £3.60 Sparkling water, £1.30 Large glass, Bellefontaine Merlot £4.90 Large glass, Monastrell Shiraz £5.10 Bridge Inn Calver Bridge, Curbar, Hope Valley S32 3XA Tel: 01433 630415 www.bridgeinncalver.co.uk

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Baltic beauty

Fiona Barber discovers the secrets of a city that has been at the centre of some of the 20th century’s most momentous events.

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earching for somewhere different for your next mini-break? How about the city where the first shots of World War Two were fired and where, 40 years later, freedom-loving trade unionists set about bringing down the Iron Curtain?

OK, so it doesn’t sound like the romantic getaway of your dreams, but the Polish city of Gdansk is packed with potential for weekenders – and with regular, low cost flights from Robin Hood Airport Doncaster Sheffield travelling there could not be easier.

And if you’re a fan of grand architecture and lively nightlife you will be in for a very pleasant surprise…

The lights of Gdansk city centre were dwarfed by the grandeur of the magnificent train station in view from my hotel room.

Arriving just after midnight on a cool Friday, the city was host to a steady hum of partygoers, something that became a faraway thought as I sunk my weary head down onto the crisp white pillow.

Well rested and well fed after a good night’s sleep and a hearty buffet breakfast in the centrally located Hotel Scandic, it was time to explore what the 1,000-year-old Polish city has to offer.

To immerse yourself in Gdansk, some background knowledge of a rich and tragic history helps. For centuries it was fought over by Poles, Germans, Swedes and Russians.

Much of Gdansk was destroyed in WWII, but

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ABOVE: The magnificent clock at St Mary’s Church

was superbly rebuilt in the aftermath as one of Europe’s most beautiful port cities.

There are many striking buildings, like the gothic St Mary’s Church. Currently the largest brick church in the world, it features an entrancing astronomical clock, which shows the time and date, phases of the moon, the position of the moon and sun in relation to the zodiac signs and the calendar of saints.

Legend has it the clock’s creator had his eyes gouged out so he would never make a clock better than this one. Now that’s commitment.

After soaking up the holy artefacts within the church, those with a head for heights can climb the 78-metre tower, gaze down on the city and be rewarded with charming views of the old town.

From the decorative grandeur of the church, it was refreshing to browse the city’s terraced doll-like houses and its fountains and statues. I got a taste of romance on the ‘bridge of love’ with its heavily decorated padlock railings, before heading off to refuel with some traditional Polish cuisine at Gdanski Bowke Restaurant.

I ate zurek on each day of my visit to Gdansk. And given the chance, I would probably have eaten it every day since. This delicious traditional Polish soup comes in a variety of flavours – and is occasionally topped with a hard-boiled egg – but it is always a unique combination of sour, salty and creamy. This hearty dish is even served in a bread bowl, so after you’ve eaten the soup

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Gdansk highlights:

A must see…

The Solidarity museum – this multimedia exhibit traces the history of the Solidarity movement and Poland's struggle to escape the grip of communism.

Further afield Malbork castle – the world’s biggest brick castle, medieval architecture and the opportunity to eat.

Sopot and Gdina – trendy nightlife, sandy beaches and some good little cafés and restaurants make this neighbouring town and city popular places to visit.

Exhibits in the Amber Museum

you can enjoy the soup-soaked bread. Utter genius.

We were also offered a popular local appetiser. Certainly not for the devout vegetarian or those with high cholesterol, smalec is predominantly flavoured pork fat.

We slathered a generous layer on a slice of homemade bread, popped a gherkin on the top, and voilà.

Besides its cuisine and history, Gdansk is best known for its production of Baltic amber – fossilized tree resin – which made a visit to the Amber Museum a must.

Housed in Gdansk’s medieval Foregate building – once home to the prison tower and torture chamber – the multi-storey exhibit delves extensively into the history of Baltic amber and hosts an impressive collection of ‘inclusions’ (the result of bugs or plants being caught inside the amber, something that adds value to the gemstone).

I was fascinated by the diversity of amber and spent some time exploring the displays and creations, which vary from a mini drum kit, to ink wells, a chess board and much more besides.

Hypnotised by the beauty of the gemstone, we travelled to the cobbles of St Mary’s Street, known as the street of art and amber. It’s also known as the place where time has stood still for 300 years, because of its rows of traditional terraced houses, which

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are home to classic ornate gargoyle rain gutters, delicately detailed railings and front stoops. This street gave me a true sense of Gdansk Old Town.

Despite the significant sense of history here, Gdansk is also flourishing as a cosmopolitan, innovative city. In recent years there have been dramatic developments to expand entertainment and culture in Gdansk.

The PGE Arena, which was originally built for Euro 2012 is now a multifaceted music, sport, food and entertainment venue. On our tour of this huge building we visited the Fun Arena, which is host to various games and activities – and something we had all been particularly giddy about: The Escape Rooms.

In this Crystal Maze type venture, we were locked in a room and had to find and solve cryptic clues before moving on to the next room and eventually escaping. Despite our valiant efforts and teamwork, we failed.

Nevertheless, it was certainly an entertaining way to while away a couple of hours.

Back into the town centre we were in for a more sophisticated kind of culture, with the newly built £15million Shakespeare Theatre.

Despite the name, this is an example of supreme modernism, with 56 lifts that enable the area in front of the stage to be transformed into an Elizabethan-style thrust stage and a 90-tonne retractable roof – the only one of its kind in the world – that opens in three minutes to allow for daylight performances in good weather.

Although the modern ventures of Gdansk are worlds away from what the old town and history of the city has to offer, in many ways having all these elements makes the city that much more intriguing and provides visitors and locals the best of both worlds.

With such rich history it would have been easy for the city to become stuck in the past and out of touch with the world, but instead

Gdansk has managed to develop and move with the times while keeping a firm grasp on its past. And because of this, its unusually flavoursome cuisine and quaint beauty, it’s the perfect place to spend a city break.

How to get there: n Wizz Air is the largest low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe and offers over 340 routes from 18 bases, connecting 104 destinations across 36 countries. n Wizz Air operates five weekly flights to Gdansk from Doncaster Sheffield with fares starting from £29.99 (one way, including all taxes and non-optional charges) n Wizz Air operates to seven airports in Poland from the UK n For more information about Wizz Air’s routes or how to book, visit www.wizzair.com or call 0907 292 0102

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Porsche’s new Cayman GT4 finally looks set to give the 911 a run for its money, writes Jordan Cutforth.

Hyundai takes the lead in the supermini stakes The coupé version of Hyundai’s i20 is on sale now.

With 336-litres of boot space, it is more spacious than its five-door counterpart (326-litres), meaning that, even though it has gained a much sportier appearance, it is now the class leader in the supermini segment. Starting at £12,725, the entry level model will give you the SE trim which offers the likes of 16” alloys, Bluetooth connection and parking sensors.

The upgraded Sport trim adds 17.7-inch alloys, climate control and automatic lights. The topline Sport Nav trim adds a 7-inch touch screen with satellite navigation, DAB radio and a rear view camera.

An 83bhp 1.2-litre petrol and a 89bhp 1.4-litre diesel will be offered. The petrol has a fivespeed manual gearbox. The diesel, a six-speed manual.

Renault reboots the Megane If the RenaultSport Megane 275 is too hardcore for you, then say hello to the GT 220.

It’s an ordinary Megane with larger front wheels and tyres, larger 320mm front brakes, stiffer springs and dampers, a chassis fettled by RenaultSport and a de-tuned 220bhp version of the same engine fitted to the RS Megane.

0-62mph takes 7.6 seconds. Top speed is 149mph and it achieves 38.7mpg on the combined cycle with emissions of 169g/km of CO2. Power is driven through the front wheels via a sixspeed manual gearbox.

Standard equipment includes dual-zone climate control, cruise control, Bluetooth, sat-nav, a rear parking camera, automatic headlights and wipers, USB connection and a 3D sound system.

Prices for the hatch are £23,245, coupé £24,230 and Sport Tourer £24,245.

Porsche’s Cayman GT4 set to cause a stir Porsche stated that a faster version of their mid-engined Cayman would never happen because it would turn out to be better than a 911. Well, here’s the Cayman GT4, and on paper, it sure as hell might be.

Underneath there’s a 385bhp version of the engine found in the Carrera S which Porsche claims provides a 0-62mph time of 4.4 seconds, a top speed of 183mph and 27.4mpg.

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There’s a 30mm drop in ride-height over a standard Cayman, the chassis’s been fine-tuned with many components taken from the 911 GT3, and there’s the addition of a new front bumper and a fixed rear wing to improve downforce on both axles.

Only a six-speed manual will be offered. Prices start from £64,451.

Available to order now.

New Superb makes its debut Welcome to the stage the brand new Skoda Superb.

It’ will be built on the MQB platform, meaning it will be lighter than its predecessor while improving on overall space.

The boot now holds 625 litres – 1,760 litres with the rear seats folded. Front seat occupants have 39mm more elbow and head room with rear seat occupants enjoying 69mm more elbow room and 157mm more leg room.

The petrol and diesel engines available will all be four-cylinder turbo jobs. The entry diesel unit will be a 118bhp 1.6-litre with the most powerful being a 187bhp 2.0litre. The entry petrol engine will be a 148bhp 1.4-litre with the most potent being the same 2.0-litre, 276bhp unit from the Seat Leon Cupra.

Prices start around £20,000.

On sale in June.

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M.O.T.E.C House, Holbrook Ind. Estate, Halfway, Sheffield, S20 3FE 0114 2472098 11a Hollowgate, Burncross, Sheffield, S35 1TZ 0114 2467899 Mobile fitting service throughout the city 0114 2333399

Advertising MOTOR SERVICES LTD WHY PAY DEALER PRICES? You can keep your warranty and visit us

We will even collect and deliver your vehicle • SERVICE REPAIRS • MOT PRE-TESTS • ALL CAR MAKES INC. 4x4 WELCOME • LOAN CARS ARE AVAILABLE (Inc. COLLECTION & DELIVERY) • EXHAUSTS • TYRES • CLASSIC CARS REPAIRED • ELECTRONIC BRAKING SYSTEM REPAIRS • SERVICE & REPAIR OF MOTOR HOMES, TRAILERS & LAWN MOWERS

SMITHY BRIDGE ROAD, LOW BRADFIELD S6 6LB TELEPHONE: 0114 2851477 Fax: 0114 2851784 Mob: 078127 14001 smithygarage@live.co.uk www.smithygarage.co.uk OPEN: MON – FRI 8.30 – 5.30pm SAT MORNING 8.30 – 12.30pm ALL MAJOR CREDIT CARDS WELCOME

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Classified CARPET & UPHOLSTERY CLEANING

BUILDING SERVICES

TIM MYCROFT GROUP SERVICES Superior Cleaning and Restoration of Carpets and Upholstery Carpet Fitting Service ‘Treating your home with the ultimate respect’ Formerly with Franklins of Sheffield who have now closed after 130 years of trading, Tim Mycroft, himself with over 30 years experience, is pleased to announce his taking over the South Yorkshire and Derbyshire areas of the business.

RB Allan & Sons Ltd Building & Roofing Maintenance

• All roofing & building work undertaken • Re-roofing, tiling, slating • Damp proofing • Leadwork, Flat Roofs, Asphalt • Fascias, Soffits & Guttering • Grant & Contract Work Welcome • Extensions & Renovations • Brickwork & Plastering • uPVC Windows, Doors, Conservatories etc • Stone Cleaning & Sandblasting

No job too small – Quality work at a fair price

Tel: 0114 2402529

24Hr Emergency Call-Out

Mob: 07961 943391 email: enquiries@rballan.com

Unit 8 Excelsior Works, Station Road, Ecclesfield, Sheffield S35 9YR

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.

If you would like more information about the services available please feel free to call and discuss your individual needs.

01142 818334 07920 473 973 INTERIOR DESIGNERS

Interior Design and Decorating Packages to suit all your interior and exterior projects Interior Design Service

Commercial packages from £600

Domestic emulsion packages from £400

2 hours consultation & mood board £150

Small factory space/ staff rooms/offices

Single room to full house projects

Home office

O.A.P 10% discount

All interior design aspects undertaken from single room to full house

Buy to let/flipped property’s Student accommodation

Insurance claims Domestic & Commercial

Bolt on’s Wallpaper Hanging starts from £20.00 per roll

One Call For All Your Property Solutions • Extensions • Plans Drawn to Completion • Roofing specialists • New • Overhaul • GRP • Guttering • PVCu or Traditional Wooden • Velux & Dormer Windows • Structural Internal Alterations • Loft & Garage Conversions • PVCu Doors & Windows • Complete Bathroom Refurbishment • Plastering & Joinery Works Call For a FREE No Obligation Quotation

0114 265 2055 or 07966 459485 www.stbuild-roofing.com

Wood Stripping £4.50 per metre Stain & Waxing £3.99 per metre Glossing - £2.25 per metre Doors from £25.00 Coving - £4.99 per metre

Email: enquiry@stbuild-roofing.com

Please quote ‘WESTSIDE’ when calling.

01246 414 887 interior design & decor

07837 665 441

info@chameleondecor.co.uk www.chameleondecor.co.uk

ROOFING SERVICES

BRIAN FOX & SONS LTD ROOFING AND GUTTERING SPECIALISTS 17A ARNSIDE ROAD, SHEFFIELD S8 0UX TEL: 0114 2490077 MOB: 07711 357328 • 07941 097570 brianfoxroofing@hotmail.co.uk ALL TYPES OF ROOFING • UPVC FACIAS & GUTTERING TIMBER GUTTER REPLACEMENTS “THE FAMILY FIRM”

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nurseries ...your local nursery

From Ringinglow Road, turn opposite the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Hammer & Pincersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; up Muskoka Drive, take 2nd left into Muskoka Avenue to end of cul-de-sac

For a selection of Plug Plants and an even larger selection of summer bedding, perennials, herbs & vegetable plants.

Ready made baskets & tubs, or why not let us fill your own?

Home & business premises catered for. Please ask for quotation.

We also provide a full Landscape and Maintenance service for over 35 years of experience.

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Closed Mondays except bank holidays.

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We check for tree preservation orders For a free price estimate contact Bill Bingham

0114 236 0592 Fully insured & safety conscious

Domestic and commercial flooring Family run business Carpets and cushionfloor Full range of LVT (luxury vinyl tiles) Safety floor specialist Over 20 years experience in all types of flooring FREE estimates Your local carpet shop LM Hill Carpets 315 Middlewood Road, Sheffield S6 1TG 0114 232 2989

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EXECUTIVE TRAVEL

KITCHEN REFURBISHMENTS

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