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May 2015

The quality magazine for Sheffield and North Derbyshire Westside May 2015

WESTSIDE RESTAURANT AWARDS Last chance to cast your vote

REACH YOUR PEAK The great Everest challenge

FROM THE HORSE’S MOUTH Chatsworth International Horse Trials preview

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WS Legal

Wosskow Brown’s head of private client, Emilda Morgans, explains how to plan for inheritance tax.

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aving too much money is rarely seen as one of life’s great problems. But, in death, it can cause all sorts of issues if not planned for correctly.

The inheritance tax thresholds were unchanged in the recent budget and are currently set at £325,000 for individuals and £650,000 for married couples. Anything above this is taxed at 40 per cent, which can amount to a huge proportion of particularly wealthy estates.

If you don’t plan what to do with your money in plenty of time before your death, you and your family could be really losing out on what is rightfully yours.

Fortunately, here at Wosskow Brown, we can advise you on several options that will help to reduce your tax liability and ensure that your family benefits from your estate, rather than the state.

Among the many options available, gifting will allow you to give away your money either directly to a nominated person or into a trust to be accessed in the future. This can

also be applied to life insurance payouts and death in service benefits and is just one example of how to plan effectively for the future.

With so many other options also to consider, it can be a very confusing and complicated subject to understand. Don’t take unnecessary risks – make an appointment with us and we will clearly explain all the solutions available to you.

Why give your money to the state when you can secure the future for your loved ones? Careful planning now – with the help of professionals – ensures your money is inherited by the people who matter to you most.

Emilda Morgans

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Contents

If you do five things this month...

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Lighter and brighter... bring the joys of spring into your home with bold colours and floral patterns.

Best foot forward... if climbing is your passion, a trip to Mount Everest remains the ultimate goal. Meet the man who makes it happen.

Equine excellence... for top sporting action and a grand social occasion rolled into one it is hard to beat the Chatsworth Horse Trials.

Taste of triumph... it’s time to decide on your favourite eatery and cast your vote for Westside Restaurant of the Year Readers’ Choice.

Six of the best... our reviewers have been busy; read their verdict on a variety of restaurants from country pubs to traditional Italians

34 Home & Garden

52 World-class competition

61 Gnome

88 Restaurant Awards 2015

Make your home lighter and brighter with bold colours and floral patterns

Combining thrilling equestrian sport with entertainment for all the family, the Dodson and Horrell International Chatsworth Horse Trials is an event like no other

50 Mountain man on top of the world Simon Lowe specialises in taking intrepid trekkers to Everest… but, as he tells Stephanie Burns, he’s never stood on the summit himself

54 Interview The man in charge of creating the testing fences for the Chatsworth International Horse Trials reveals some of his trade secrets

Have you been caught on camera?

62 Fashion Spring/summer styles are now in store – make sure you’re on-trend for the months ahead

71 Beauty

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

94 Eating Out We dine at Nonnas, Aligarh, Yankees, Grouse Inn, Rossi’s and The Maynard

Put a spring in your step with these floral musthaves

ON THE COVER: Blundells... successfully selling property in the region for 35 years.

For sale: Smalldale Hall and barn, Bradwell, S33 9GQ

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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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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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A most appealing 18th Century four bedroomed detached stone built cottage, enjoys stunning, panoramic views

MiddletonBy-Youlgrave Dove Cottage

Offers Around £425,000 IN ST NE RU W CT IO N

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Offers Around £450,000

Bakewell Welford House Apartments

An attractively presented, two bedroom stone built 19th century Grade II listed cottage.

Exclusive development of four Grade II listed, one and two bedroomed apartments, which form part of Welford House

Offers Around £210,000

Banner Cross: 0114 268 3241

Dronfield: 01246 290992

Hathersage: 01433 650009

Prices from £159,950

Bakewell: 01629 815307

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Baslow Woodlands

Grindleford Borgen

A spectacular four double bedroomed detached natural stone built family residence

A strikingly attractive five bedroom detached family home built in 1907 and set in approx 3 acres

Offers Around £795,000

(STC) SOLD

Offers around £745,000

Calver Mill The Gate House

Bakewell Wetherby

Three double bedroomed modern character residence with large integral double garage

A truly spectacular, sympathetically and tastefully upgraded, three bedroomed extended cottage

Offers Around £425,000

(STC) SOLD

Offers around £349,950

Hathersage Glen Cottage

Hope 3 Oddfellows Cottage

A charming beautifully proportioned two double bedroom detached stone built cottage

A superb three bedroom extended cottage close to excellent amenities

Offers Around £325,000

(STC) SOLD

Offers Around £310,000

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Youlgrave 3 Dale Cottage

A charming, extended and well proportioned threebedroomed, seventeenth century cottage

A very attractive, limestone end of terrace cottage with substantial extensions to the rear

Offers Around £295,000

(STC) SOLD

Offers Around £285,000

Join in the success of Sheffield and Derbyshire’s leading agent...

To celebrate the Chatsworth International Horse Trials taking place on 15-17 May we are showcasing a selection of our recent new instructions and sales within the Peak District and surrounding area.

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WS Legal

Are you protected?

It’s a question that many divorced couples are asking themselves after the recent case of Wyatt v Vince, says Best Solicitors’ Wendy Bailey.

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he case in question involved a wife making a financial claim 30 years after separation and 20 years after divorce. The parties were new age travellers on separation but the husband began a successful business 13 years after divorce.

The wife now sought £1.2million 30 years after separation!

Wendy Bailey, Head of Family Law, at Best Solicitors comments: “We have always advised divorcing couples that a Decree Absolute does NOT end financial claims. We advise that in all relevant cases parties require a Clean Break Consent Order to prevent further claims being made in the future. Many clients, however, until now, have decided not to apply for an order as they did not think it is necessary.”

The case of Wyatt has now proven, that

without a Clean Break, anyone can claim at any point, whether the parties have been apart for 6 years or 60.

Do not leave possible claims hanging in the air – seek advice now. Come and visit one of our family specialists and tie up the loose ends. Who knows, you could receive an inheritance, a lottery win, build up a successful business – will your former wife or husband then want to receive a share of it? The risk is there – visit the Best family team and remove the risk now.

Best Solicitors Head Office Broughton House, 48 West Street, Sheffield, S1 4EX Walk-in Centre 26 Pinstone Street, Sheffield S1 2HN Tel: 0114 281 3636 www.bestsolicitorsonline.co.uk

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WHITEHORNES Local, professional & competitive Spring into Action!

Spring has arrived and early indications show that the successful start of the year is set to continue.

Laura Charlesworth, Senior Valuer commented: “New instructions are being received thick and fast. Properties are selling in record time with many sales achieving over the asking price. Here at Whitehornes we are eager, excited and ready for the start of this busy period. We have a great rapport with our vendors and purchasers alike; without them there is simply no sale and it makes ‘cradling’ the sale from start to completion more rewarding.”

Spring also marks the start of some exciting news which we are proud to share with you. As of April this year, Whitehornes will be sponsoring the Childrens Hospital to help raise funds.

On completion of every sale made during the year, Whitehornes will make a contribution to this great charity.

All ‘Team Whitehorne’ will be getting involved and are keen to raise additional funds for this heart-warming cause outside of work.

FAMILY BY NAME, FAMILY BY NATURE! KNOWLE LANE 162 Knowle Lane, Bents Green S11 9SJ

£475,000

Placed in unquestionably one of Sheffield's most prestigious and sought after residential suburbs on the cusp of the Peak National Park is this substantial four bedroomed spacious family home. Standing in this elevated position enjoying commanding views to the front towards the open countryside. The property is ideally located for Silverdale school catchment and falls within easy reach of a range of local amenities. Offered for sale with no chain the property offers spacious, light and bright accommodation.

In brief hallway, larger than average through lounge, kitchen and cloak room. Staircase to the first floor landing with large side facing obscure window drowning the gallery landing with ample natural lighting. Four Bedrooms, large boarded loft offers the opportunity to become two further spacious bedrooms, family bathroom. One hundred and sixty two Knowle Lane enjoys a rear well maintained enclosed rear garden and to the front offers blocked paved driveway which leads to the Garage.

952 Ecclesall Road, Banner Cross, Sheffield S11 8TR - Tel: 0114 268 8533 786 Chesterfield Road, Woodseats, Sheffield S8 0SF - Tel: 0114 250 6070

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LANGHILL LODGE 117A Manchester Road, Broomhill S10 5DN

ÂŁ795,000

A unique opportunity has arisen to purchase this elegant and substantial four double bedroomed, three bathroomed detached stone built family residence. Accessed via a gated private drive from Manchester Road in this idyllic setting of approximately half an acre of mature grounds, the property lends itself as a development opportunity with architects plans already drawn up by the current vendors. With stunning views and numerous original features throughout the property must be viewed to be fully appreciated and will appeal to the family market and investor alike. With walled gardens, ample parking, great school catchments, close proximity to the University, gated access and accommodation carefully arranged over two floors that briefly comprises large entrance hall, substantial sitting room, integral garage, cloak room, dining kitchen, four double bedrooms, three bathrooms ample parking and magnificent southerly facing walled gardens.

TRADEWINDS Cowley Lane, Holmesfield S18 7SD

ÂŁ1,250,000

A unique opportunity has arisen to purchase this truly outstanding five bedroomed, four bathroomed detached family residence. With stable block, tack room and stable yard Standing in a truly idyllic elevated position with stunning panoramic views it is offered for sale on the open market for the first time in over two decades. The property is located on this quiet lane via a private gated drive and stands in approximately four acres of grounds in unquestionably one of Sheffield's most sought after and prestigious residential suburbs. It is within easy access of all major commuting motorway networks and falls within the catchment area for local reputable schools. With a one acre paddock, two acres of grounds and stabling for three horses.

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WS Home & Garden

Joys of spring

Colourful canvas art prints welcome spring into your home with a burst of colour. £62.35 from www.urbanroad.com.au

Make your home lighter and brighter with bold colours and floral patterns.

Words: Hannah Pearson

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pring is finally upon us, which means it’s time to brighten up our homes with vibrant patterns and bold colours.

Floral prints feature heavily at this time of year, fabrics are lighter, colours are brighter and patterns capture the natural beauty of the British countryside.

Outdoors, plants and flowers begin to bloom as we give our gardens the care and attention they’ve been crying out for all winter.

Bring the joys of spring indoors with these floral accessories – guaranteed to add a splash of colour and a dash of cheer to your home.

RIGHT: Handmade, 3D cushions add a touch of textural elegance to your interiors and make for a real statement piece. £199, www.cushlab.com

These colourful cotton bedspreads are the perfect covers for the summer months. £49.36 from www.ecochic.com.au

This two-seater sofa, upholstered in a beautiful floral watercolour fabric, will add a vintage touch to your home. Available from www.alexanderandpearl.co.uk, £945

designers and makers of handmade kitchens & bespoke furniture Tel: (0114) 285 2762 Braelea Court, Bamforth Street, S6 2HE www.traditional-furniture.co.uk info@traditional-furniture.co.uk Also at: Sheffield, Chesterfield, Congelton, Farnham, Harrogate, Horsham, Newark, Shefford, York

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BELOW: These wooden hand painted letters are a quirky decoration guaranteed to put a spring in your step.

Available from www.poshgraffiti.com

A vintage bicycle is a gorgeous ornament for your plants this spring. Available from www.melodymaison.co.uk, £24.95 ABOVE: This chinoiserie chest of drawers is available in a joyful spring print from www.farrow-ball.com

RIGHT: Eye-catching floral bunting is the perfect addition to any summer garden party or special occasion. £8.99 at www.gingerray.co.uk BELOW: These gorgeous ceramic jugs will add an instant touch of femininity to your home. £9-£23 from www.tch.net

ABOVE: This beautiful set of suitcases creates a vintage storage solution, with leather-effect handles and brass-effect clasps. www.melodymaison.co.uk, £23.95

LEFT: Wooden flower and herb storage crates are ideal for displaying your favourite plants or artificial arrangement. £24.95, www.melodymaison.co.uk

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WS Building Supplies

Words: Hannah Pearson

Unrivalled reputation From paving and edging to fencing and decking, you’ll find everything you need to landscape your home this spring at Pagets.

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pring is finally upon us, which means that now is the time when many people plan to make improvements to their homes and gardens. Properties are often neglected during the winter months, so once the sun begins to shine again it’s time to tackle those projects, large and small.

Over 50 years, Pagets has become established as one of the leading independent builder’s merchants in Sheffield with an unrivalled reputation for quality and service.

Landscaping is very popular at this time of year and Pagets are well-equipped to meet this demand. Their 400 square metre landscaping display is open to both the public and trade customers, with products to suit all manner of tastes and budgets, with a wide range of paving, edging, decorative aggregates, top soil, walling, fencing, decking, sleepers and artificial grass.

So rather than looking at catalogues or websites, call in at the Broadfield Road site, browse the display area and see the range of products in situ. Colours and textures cannot be reproduced in print or on screen – you have to see products ‘in the flesh’.

New products, including natural sandstone and limestone paving, are now arriving for spring and they currently have ten different ranges to choose from. Natural stone paving is very popular at the moment and gives great value for money, but they also stock an extensive range of more traditional decorative patio slabs and driveway paving.

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Pagets has two branches in Sheffield – Broadfield Road at Heeley and Infirmary Road at Hillsborough. Broadfield Road is home to the impressive paving display and stocks an extensive range of building, plastering, insulation, timber and landscaping materials. The Infirmary Road branch stocks a similar range and is easily accessible for customers in the north and west of the city.

Pagets is open to everyone, both trade professionals and the general public.

They offer free local delivery on most orders, six days a week. They operate a modern fleet of delivery vehicles, all equipped with specialist cranes for off-loading.

All the staff are friendly and helpful and have a vast amount of knowledge built up over the years. The company recently became an accredited Living Wage Employer, which means they pay all their employees at least the living wage (which is considerably higher than the minimum wage) to ensure they have a decent standard of living. The company believes that acknowledging the hard work,

dedication and loyalty of the staff is quite simply ‘the right thing to do’.

Continually reinvesting in the business, Pagets is now beginning a major redevelopment of their site on Broadfield Road. This will include improved customer access and parking, a wider range of products and services, a new trade sales area and office, a purpose-built warehouse and improved yard layout and space. Despite this ongoing project, trading will continue as normal and every effort is being made to keep disruption at the site to an absolute minimum.

To this day, the company remains a local, family-owned, independent business. Offering exceptional customer service is what has allowed Pagets to thrive and this latest development project will continue this success into the future.

Pagets Builders Merchants Ltd 94 Broadfield Road, Sheffield, S8 0XL Tel: 0114 292 3000 238 Infirmary Road, Sheffield, S6 3DL Tel: 0114 234 0485 www.pagets.co.uk

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WS Home & Garden

Bring the outside, inside Spring clean your home by injecting bold colours, cool concepts and a touch of the great outdoors, writes Will Hardy.

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have seen a great increase in popularity as homeowners try to make their interiors resemble the natural beauty of an English garden as much as possible.

This concept has blossomed onto curtains and drapes, which also feature lively floral patterns. Flowers, cushions and decorative accessories will give your living space an instant update without breaking the bank.

Bright naturally coloured rugs on hard wooden floors are replacing dark lightabsorbing carpets, which add a nice mixture of warmth and safety to the open outdoors concept trying to be achieved this season.

new season is upon us and now is the time to fill your home with uplifting colours, light fabrics and floral prints to channel the soothing calm of the British countryside.

Spring comes with a vibrant, floral colour scheme attached and the hottest trends at this time of year tend to follow this theme.

As the outdoors gets lighter and brighter, so should your home.

Patterns and geometric lines become looser and more blurred and colours change from deep winter hues to vivid cobalt blues, ochre yellows and open outdoorsy greens.

If you are stuck for inspiration on how to bring the outdoors in for spring, these colour schemes and styling pattern trends should help you adapt each area of your home to the coming season.

Bathrooms Feature floor tiles proved popular in 2014 and show no signs of falling out of favour. The same goes for freestanding baths as they create striking, impressive bathroom sculptures.

A new trend for the bathroom this spring is clever water controls.

Gone are the days when you twisted a tap and water came out – people now want touch panels that allow them to control every aspect of their shower, from water direction and pressure to the exact mix of cold and hot water to create the perfect temperature for the optimal shower experience.

Modernistic styling is also falling out of demand and being replaced by the concept of natural beauty – relating back to the idyllic outdoors portrayed by spring.

Stone and wood materials and accessories are very hot as a result. Showers are also altering to fit the relaxed spring theme, so closed-off cramped cubicles have given way to large spacious walk-ins.

Kitchens Airy, open shelving and minimal wall cabinets create a warm, lived-in look whilst maintaining functionality and allowing other design

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Garden features to have the attention they deserve.

Wallpaper is making a comeback in certain styles – a stand out, repetitive pattern gives a room elegance without looking too brash. Wallpaper also has the benefit of being a cheap and easy way to give your kitchen an update with instant impact.

This season’s overall theme for the kitchen is to marry modernistic and traditional styling, in order to preserve all the functionality of the modern kitchen while retaining the warm and cosy atmosphere of its traditional variant.

Living rooms and bedrooms Bringing the outdoors inside is the prominent motif this season. Plants are starting to escape the clutches of the garden and lively colours are finding their way into the home.

Bright pinks, blues, yellows and greens

Gardening is becoming an increasingly popular pastime.

As we propel ourselves further into the technological age, many people are relying on gardening as an escape back to a more peaceful, hands-on time.

Today’s work climate also demands the majority of people live within an urban environment, meaning some people don’t have the pleasure of having a sizable garden.

Window sill gardening, indoor allotments and house plants that can thrive in small spaces have become very fashionable.

Meanwhile, the increase in vivid colour trends within the home has overflowed into the garden itself, where eye-catching flowers have burst into dominance. Fiery nasturtium, crocosmia and ‘for your eyes only’ roses are good examples of plants that were previously seen as too much of an overstatement but are now becoming the norm.

As people try and move away from the neat confines of everyday life, the ‘bed head’ method of gardening has become a frontrunner. Leaving plants to grow as they please not only satisfies the concept of nature running its course, but also has become a mark of individuality.

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Why compromise on quality?

Pyramid Carpets in Woodseats have been specially selected as an Amtico retailer.

This brand epitomises quality British made flooring, and not only are Pyramid Carpets delighted to extend their flooring range to offer customers the choice and versatility of Amtico, they are also one of the only independent retailer supplying Sheffield and all the surrounding areas. Pyramid Carpets is built on quality branded products, high customer service levels, value for money and excellent workmanship, supplying a wide range of branded domestic and contract flooring, to suit all budgets.

Westside wanted to find out more about Amtico, so spoke to Pyramid Carpets to find out more...

Q: What is Amtico?

A: Amtico is the UK's original luxury design floor company. It is unrivalled in its design capability and offers my customers the opportunity to create a totally unique floor. With over 4000 design options we can create the ultimate experience in bespoke designs which will compliment any room type.

Q: When you say Amtico bespoke floors what exactly do you mean?

A: We look at the decor and furniture etc to create a floor with unique and creative designs and colours which will compliment the room.

Q: What finishes are available with Amtico?

A: Amtico offers traditional, classical, contemporary and minimalist floors in a wide variety of options including wood planks, parquet flooring, tiles and abstract designs which makes it totally unique.

Q; How does it perform?

A: You can have the real look of wooden floors without the maintenance required of sanding, sealing polishing etc.

The Amtico range of tiles look as good as ceramic, however they are warmer and softer to the touch with special design strips in between the tiles. These strips allow the grout lines to be added however will not discolour and stain like most grouting in between normal floor tiles.

Q: Does Amtico require specialist installation?

A: Yes, we ensure that our fully trained installers carry out a preparation process prior to laying the floor, this ensures that our customers receive the floor and finish they desire.

Q: What about maintenance?

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Q; Is Amtico expensive?

A: Absolutely not, when compared to most woods and stones it is of a comparable price; however, as previously mentioned, more unique.

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ummer evening race meetings at Doncaster Racecourse have a special atmosphere all of their own – especially when the sporting excitement is followed by top class musical entertainment.

One of the highlights of this year is bound to be the meeting on Saturday 16 May. The last race is at 8.45pm and shortly afterwards local pop music legends The Human League will take to the stage.

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Simon Lowe specialises in taking intrepid trekkers to Everest… but, as he tells Stephanie Burns, only a select few make it to the top.

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t’s my Everest’ is a term not usually associated with the actual mountain. But for the managing director of commercial expedition company Jagged Globe, Simon Lowe, it can be applied in literal terms. Because despite climbing the mountain countless times over the last few decades, he’s never – as those in the know refer to it – ‘summited’. Not personally, anyway.

That doesn’t mean he has unfinished business. In his view, being leader of a group effort – when a team works together to allow just one or two to conquer the final ascent – is all that matters. And he’s done that several times.

It’s this selfless philosophy that has secured Jagged Globe’s reputation as one of the world’s top trekking companies. Right here in Sheffield. Lucky us.

Of course, when I say ‘us’, I’m not referring to me and – sorry – most of you. Because while Everest base camp jaunts are now all the rage for your average hill walker – we all heard the ‘too much poo on the mountain’ story earlier this year – conquering the world’s highest peak is another matter, and one only the real climbers can have a stab at.

“We run one 64-day Everest summit trip a year as there’s a twomonth window during April and May when it’s OK to go – and you only want reasonably good people on that trip,” says Simon.

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Up to 12 climbers who fit Jagged Globe’s strict criteria are recruited for this annual trek. It’s not cheap at £40,000 but, with a brilliant track record of getting climbers to the top of the mountain, it’s one of the best chances you’ll get to ‘summit’.

“It’s uncomfortable emotionally and physically and we have to know that if something goes awry your decision making will be appropriate enough to get yourself out of the situation.”

Former military man Simon knows better than most how important a sturdy mental state can be if the unexpected happens. In his army days, he once spent four days thinking he might die at any second while trapped in a tent on one of Everest’s slightly smaller neighbours, Kirat

Chuli, during a particularly fierce storm.

And though there have been other near misses, in almost 30 years of business Jagged Globe has never lost a trekking team member on Everest. They did, however, lose a Sherpa, Pasang Karma, when the deadliest Everest avalanche on record hit the mountain last April, killing 16 guides in total.

In spite of the tragedy, there has been no decline in take up for this year’s expeditions.

“No-one has been under any doubt about the fact that you can go to Everest and get killed. People tend to be very self-selecting and, if they think they’re not going to make it to the top, they’ll tell us. Generally speaking, people are not reckless.”

Longer trips that give climbers more chance to acclimatise help Jagged Globe trump its competitors. This also means a trip with them is more expensive, but it’s a small price to pay for both safety and success, and they have an excellent record for both.

Risk, of course, is a huge part of the appeal for any adventurer – where would the thrill lie otherwise?

But for Simon there’s another factor that has kept him returning to the Himalayas again and again – summit or not. “It’s immensely hard, there’s no two ways about it,” he states. “It’s like running a marathon; you don’t enjoy it at the time but it’s the achievement afterwards.

“And there is simply nothing like the sense of freedom you get from being completely free of the modern world.”

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Nicky Roncoroni riding Stonedge in the Dressage area

World-class competition Combining thrilling equestrian sport with entertainment for all the family, the Dodson and Horrell International Chatsworth Horse Trials is an event like no other.

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erene countryside, flowing manes and the sound of thundering hooves can only mean one thing: the highlight of the equestrian calendar – Chatsworth International Horse Trials – is on the horizon.

You can expect three days (15-17 May) of thrilling world-class competition, combining beautiful dressage, nail-biting show jumping and dramatic cross country around the parkland at Chatsworth.

Set in the heart of the Peak District, the house and its magnificent grounds are home to the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire. The couple are known equine sports lovers – the Duke served as chairman of Ascot for over a decade, while the Duchess owns a number of prize-winning animals, which makes Chatsworth – and its 1,000 acres of beautiful parkland – the perfect location for these trials.

The weekend showcases some of the world’s leading horses and riders, attracting spectators from far and wide. Previous winners include Andrew Nicholson, Pippa Funnell and William Fox-Pitt.

Although the horses and their riders will, of course, take centre stage throughout the weekend, there’s also an exciting varied programme of arena events too. This includes a sheep show, with New Zealander Richard

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Savory and his presenters entertaining and educating with their fantastic sheep. The highlight will be the sheep show hustle or dancing sheep.

If two-stepping sheep aren’t really your thing, there will be a falconry display, the British scurry and trials driving, have-a-go dog agility and dog show, pony club mounted games and Mullenscote Gun Dog display, which will demonstrate varying breeds and ages from puppies to fully trained dogs.

Away from the arena, there is a children’s

entertainment area with mini Land Rovers, farmyard animals, face painting, a bouncy castle and a giant slide. Plus over 100 highquality trade stands selling a wide selection of country clothing, equestrian products, fashion accessories, crafts and delicious food.

The Dodson and Horrell International Chatsworth Horse Trials truly is three days of thrilling equestrian sport, combined with entertainment for all the family in the beautiful surroundings of Chatsworth – an event not to be missed.

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Extras: This year’s charity beneficiary is the Derbyshire, Leicestershire and Rutland Air Ambulance (DLRAA), the provider of a life-saving rapid response helicopter service which relies entirely on donations to keep the service flying.

Tickets: Tickets are available at www.chatsworth.org at the special advanced rate of: Friday – adult £10, Saturday – adult £14, Sunday – adult £14, children under 14 £4.50 (under 5s go free).

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Your Guide to Eventing: Equestrian eventing isn’t mere horseplay – it’s a showcase of skill and determination. Its three disciplines – dressage, cross country and show jumping – are designed to test both horses and riders in a variety of different ways. The successful competitor will be able to demonstrate an ability to move seamlessly between them – but that’s no easy task…

VIP membership area: Enjoy exclusive access to the VIP Membership area, which offers an enhanced experience in relaxed surroundings with exclusive ringside access for the show jumping action, fresh food, bar service, garden area and private toilets.

Membership includes admission, car parking and a free programme and an offer to visit Chatsworth house, garden, farmyard and adventure playground.

Advance booking: Friday £20, Saturday £25, Sunday £30. Three-day passes are available at £54.

Visit www.chatsworth.org for tickets and more information.

For further details, contact Gail Dale on 01423 33095, email info@chatsworthhorsetrials.co.uk or visit www.chatsworth.org.

Timetable: FRIDAY 15 MAY 8am Gates open 8.30am CIC1*, CIC3* and novice dressage 9.30am Dubarry Burghely young event horse, 4 and 5-year-old qualifiers

Dressage While dressage may seem the calmest of the three disciplines, it’s arguably the most difficult – one that demands many years of training in order to succeed. ‘Horse ballet’, as it’s known, requires the rider to display precise control of the horse as it performs a series of movements, including pirouettes and gaits. Points are awarded for grace and fluidity, and the aim is to show perfect harmony between horse and rider.

Cross country Considered by many to be the highlight of the trials, cross country is fast paced and action packed. Horse and rider race against the clock around Chatsworth Park on the banks of the River Derwent. The challenging course is filled with seemingly impossible fences and solid obstacles – including some of the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire’s hand-carved wooden sculptures. There’s an obvious amount of skill involved, but this discipline involves a fair bit of courage too – not for the faint-hearted.

Show jumping The show jumping stage of the trials takes place in an arena and sees competitors tackling fences made of brightly coloured poles. As ever, athleticism and control are of vital importance – penalties are given for every second over the allotted time, horse disobedience, knocking off a pole and failing to complete the course in the set order.

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SATURDAY 16 MAY 8am Gates open 8.30am Dressage – novice, advanced and CIC3* 9.30am Show jumping – CIC1* and novice 10am Cross country – CIC1* and novice SUNDAY 17 MAY 8am Gates open 9.am Dressage – CIC3* 9.30am Show jumping – advanced/CIC3* 10am Cross country – advanced and CIC3* CIC1* and CIC3* are international sections.

Please note these times are provisional and may change.

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WS Interview Main pictures: Fiona Scott-Maxwell

COURSES FOR HORSES Words: Hannah Pearson

The man in charge of creating the testing fences for the Chatsworth International Horse Trials reveals some of his trade secrets.

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s one of the most hotlyanticipated events of the equestrian calendar approaches, all eyes are on the team at Chatsworth International Horse Trials as they prepare for another fantastic weekend of eventing.

From 15-17 May, winding around the grounds of the beautifully preserved Chatsworth Estate will be a course of around 4,000 metres, comprised of a variety of obstacles and jumps.

The course is different every year, with new challenges and an abundance of obstacles varying in height, size and style. This year, hundreds of spectators are expected to show up, eager to see how the David Evans

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horses take to the course.

Tasked with the prestige and responsibility of such a challenge is five-time Olympian Ian Stark, who continues in his role as course designer of the three-star tracks, assisted by Olympic course builder David Evans, who creates the one-star course.

With up to 40 jumps in place, the course is designed to thrill spectators and challenge riders while maintaining safety boundaries. Most of the obstacles are inspired by the stunning natural surroundings and are made using natural resources.

David Evans first became involved with Chatsworth back in 1997 and is

now busy preparing the one-star track for this year’s horse trials.

He is well-known for his carved logs and animal sculptures that feature on the courses.

His most famous log carvings to date are the crouching dragons on the Hong Kong Olympic course in 2008 and the paired lions and birds that travel with him to many events.

“The aim is always to build a course that is technically challenging for the riders, but that the horses can understand. There are a few new sponsors this year that we will be doing some decoration for and we try to

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‘Chatsworth is a truly special event and that is down to the people involved and the wonderful surroundings.’ make the course look different every year,” says David.

“There are changes on all of the courses but we like to keep that a little bit of a secret! However, I can say that we have done a lot of ground work going into the second water.”

A lot of preparation goes into making Chatsworth the spectacular event that people know and love, so Ian and David have been hard at work since September last year.

“The ground work occurs through the winter, weather permitting, and all the building work must be completed by April. By the end of April I like to have all the portable jumps out, so that the real preparation can begin in May, such as birching, sanding and painting.

“A lot of thought goes into designing and building the track because each course is designed to utilise the natural terrain’s features such as banks, mounds and ditches.

We always want to produce a flowing track so after the horses and riders have got going, depending on the combinations and features, fences come into play.

“Ian is a pleasure to work with and it’s great to listen to his experiences. His understanding of how horses think and what they can do is fantastic. We work very well together and have shared many a gin and tonic at the end of a long day!”

Working with horses is a way of life for David, who started riding at Pony Club when he was just 10 years old and now travels around the world to design and build crosscountry courses for high profile events.

Having begun his course building career at Holker Hall Horse Trials in the late 1980s, David began full-time building in 1992 and has gone from strength to strength since, building for designers such as Mike Etherington-Smith, Ian Stark, Captain Mark Phillips and Eric Winter.

He is an expert in his field, having been closely involved in bringing the safety of horse and rider into course building and XC jump design. David has recently been awarded The British Eventing Bill Thompson Trophy for his modernising approach to cross country course building.

Over a 12-month season, David and his indefatigable team manage to fit in around 15 horse trials in the UK and abroad. The highest status of these include Chatsworth CIC3* in May, followed by Bramham CIC3* and CCI3* and Luhmühlen CCI3 and 4* in June, rounded off in September by Blenheim Palace CIC and CCI3.

David has worked on some exceptional

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courses in his time – the pinnacle of which has to be designing the cross country course for the Olympic event in Hong Kong.

He describes the experience as being ‘absolutely out of this world’, despite the challenges it presented with language barriers, unpredictable weather, the logistics of being away from home with suppliers he didn’t know and, of course, missing his family.

But, for now, all eyes are on Chatsworth as the main event is just a few weeks away.

“I have a love-hate relationship with Chatsworth because of the weather – you never know what it’s going to do! Sometimes we can get the jumps out four weeks before the event but other times not until 10 days before.

“Sometimes the team have to park on the roads and walk the equipment out to the jumps, other times we can drive. Each year is different and we’re definitely kept on our toes.

“When everything looks good, is finished on time and ready to go – that’s what I look forward to every year. There is such a great sense of anticipation.

“Chatsworth is a truly special event and that is down to the people involved and the wonderful surroundings. The energy and commitment from the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire at the very top of the organisation right down to the last volunteer is what makes Chatsworth stand out. The passion of all the people involved is amazing.”

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ou could almost hear the horses’ hooves pounding as the Arthur Spooner picture, Bay Mare and Foal, raced away at Bamfords spring fine art sale, achieving a hammer price of £1,000.

Arthur Spooner was a Nottingham artist who studied in the traditional Victorian manner at the Nottingham School of Art. He developed a British Impressionist style, excelling at atmospheric effects of light, making him highly collectable in today’s market.

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After a strong start to the year, the property market continues to look positive, says Juliette Prosser, Property Sales Manager at Blundells.

Hitting the heights

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ince the economic crash in 2007 it might seem like there has been little to be positive about in the property market with declining house prices across Derbyshire, and it would be easy to feel that there is no light at the end of the tunnel.

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The beginning of 2015 has seen a strong start to the year, indicating that the good news is here to stay and as the spring season gets underway, Derbyshire property owners can expect to see a continuation of positive activity, with now being a good time to think

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about selling if you have been holding back in recent years.

Whilst property values are unlikely to increase significantly they should hold steady and providing the houses are competitively priced we should see the market moving well, particularly with the return of people looking for second homes and investing in property for residential and holiday rental purposes.

At Blundells we are delighted to see this improved property market and remain dedicated to helping our clients achieve the best possible sale price, whilst also focusing on giving potential purchasers an excellent service. The Hathersage office has long been established in the area, selling properties across the Hope Valley and around Chatsworth for over 25 years.

We are experienced in selling a wide variety of property, from traditional stone cottages to prestigious residences and pride ourselves on giving each individual client a personal service along with a proactive approach. We understand that selling your home can be complicated and stressful and that different circumstances surround each transaction, so our focus is on understanding individual needs and ensuring the process is as smooth as possible.

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If you would like to arrange a free, nonobligatory valuation of your property please contact the office on 01433 651002 or email us at hathersage@blundells.com.

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Visit Dore & Totley Vets for everyday pet care PLUS we now offer • Keyhole Surgery • Osteopath • Acupuncture • Puppy parties and much more

KEYHOLE SURGERY at Dore & Totley Veterinary

The NEW and state of the art way to spay your dog and for use in other surgical procedures

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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.

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• 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

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Get ready for the new season

The look of Armani spring/ summer

Izzi of Baslow is full of new Spring/Summer collections, including additions from Armani, Marc Cain and Max Mara, writes Fiona Barber.

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here are many reasons to love spring; lighter nights, lambs frolicking in the fields and flowers adding a splash of colour to our gardens. But for the region’s fashionistas this time of year means one thing – the spring/summer collections are in. And for those with a taste for Marc Cain, Max Mara Weekend and Max Mara Studio, look no further than leading boutique, Izzi of Baslow.

After a renovation earlier this year the boutique has doubled in size. Owner Izzi Bennett says: “We’ve got thousands of items in stock now and have taken on different brands like Armani Jeans, Kennel and Schmenger shoes and boots, Really Wild Clothing Company tweed and Spanish Boots.”

The Armani range not only features jeans, but also bags and separates, offering daywear style with a difference.

Izzi of Baslow is one of the biggest Marc Cain stockists in the UK and ladies travel from far afield to browse the extensive selection. To ensure customers get the most from this popular brand, Izzi hosts regular Marc Cain events.

The seven experienced staff at the store

all provide excellent customer service and are on hand to help if you have a fashion dilemma, are stuck in a wardrobe rut, or are simply in need of some Armani friendly advice. Let these professional assistants guide you through the many rails of coveted labels.

With the new S/S15 stock now in, you might be wondering what’s on trend this season. Izzi says: “There are many fashion influences this season such as spots and stripes, bright colour pops. We have a lot of pastels in too – we try and cover many different styles.”

They now stock Hostie Hats designed by Lucinda Hostombe, which are great for transforming an understated outfit to amazing, while Luisa Cerano is tipped as the one to watch and Max Mara is simply stunning.

Be the first to hear about new collections, competitions, news and pictures – follow Izzi on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Pinterest. As Izzi regularly updates these social media channels, there is always something new and exciting to see.You can also visit www.izziofbaslow.com to sign up for emails with up-to-the-minute details and launch deals.

Opening hours: Monday to Saturday: 10am-5pm Izzi of Baslow Radcliffe House, Baslow, DE45 1SR Tel: 01246 582500 www.izziofbaslow.com Facebook: Izzi of Baslow Pinterest: izziofbaslow Twitter: @IzziofBaslow Instagram: IzziofBaslow

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Upcoming events: IZZI’S FASHION WEEK 28 April – 1 May Tuesday 28 – Basler styling day 11am Wednesday 29 – Scarf tying workshop with Izzi 11am Thursday 30 – ‘Fifty Shades of Fashion’ 2-8pm. Join us for a glass of fizz, complimentary Weleda mini facial or hand massage and view the S/S15 collections.

A raffle will be held and donations will go to Friends For Children’s Charities Friday 1 – Jeans day 11am-3pm.

Find the perfect pair of jeans to suit your shape.

JOSEPH RIBKOFF DAY 27 May, 11am Please phone 01246 582500 or email info@izziofbaslow@me.com to reserve your place for the above events.

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SPRING/SUMMER WEAR NOW AVAILABLE 394-396 Sharrow Vale Road, Sheffield

Rio offers the whole shopping experience from clothes, accessories, evening wear, fascinators and hats.

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

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Award winning family law services

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Tricia and Becca have known each other for over three years.

They met through Sharing Lives, a Sheffield City Council service which helps support independent living for adults. Becca needs a little extra care and support to enjoy her life, so she goes to Tricia’s house some weekends for respite care, to give her usual carers a break and get the time and space she needs.

Becca talks fondly of her time at Tricia’s; “I really look forward to when it’s my weekend at Tricia’s house. I’m really ready for it - without a break, things used to escalate and get a little tense at times, so a break makes me feel refreshed when I go back home.”

Tricia adds; “My husband and I talk fondly about the people we’ve supported through Sharing Lives. The best thing is feeling that we are working together to make things better. I think it’s worth getting involved. You don’t need a spare room to be part of Sharing Lives, you just need some time and a heart for people.”

There are many more adults across Sheffield who need a little extra help and support. All Sharing Lives carers receive payment and training. Anyone over 18 can apply.

To find out more about becoming a Sharing Lives carer contact Sharing Lives 0114 2735185, email sharinglives@sheffield.gov.uk or visit www.sheffield.gov.uk/sharinglives for information.

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Independent Family Owned Funeral Directors W Simpson & Son have been serving Sheffield and the surrounding areas for over 80 years.

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he Sheffield International Concert Season welcomes an illustrious collection of conductors, soloists and orchestras from around the globe for 13 spectacular classical music concerts beginning in September 2015 through to May 2016.

Sheffield City Hall’s resident orchestra the Hallé ranks amongst the UK’s top symphonic ensembles and they are joined throughout the season in Sheffield by local and international conductors, soloists and orchestras in a programme featuring renowned and award-winning performers and the works of the most celebrated composers.

With a reputation for artistic excellence, the Hallé were founded in Manchester by Sir Charles Hallé. The Hallé gave its first concert in the city’s Free Trade Hall on 30 January 1858. Following the death of Sir Charles, the orchestra continued to develop under the guidance of such distinguished figures as Dr Hans Richter, Sir Hamilton Harty and Sir John Barbirolli. Mark Elder became Music Director WESTSIDE 82

in 2000 and was knighted by the Queen for services to music in 2008. In November 2011, he was awarded Honorary Membership of the Royal Philharmonic Society.

As well as taking to the stage for around 70 concerts a year at The Bridgewater Hall, its Manchester home, over 40 concerts annually throughout the rest of Britain, and the Sheffield International Concert Season at Sheffield City Hall, the Hallé’s distinguished history of acclaimed performances also includes international tours, frequent broadcasts and televised performances. The Hallé has also been honoured with the South Bank Award for its celebrated collaborations with the BBC Philharmonic, Royal Northern College of Music and the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra.

Tickets for the new 2015/16 Season at Sheffield City Hall, which contains 13 spectacular classical music concerts go on sale on the 17 May 2015.

Find out more about Classical Music at www.sheffieldcityhall.co.uk

Win a season ticket for all 13 classical music concerts at Sheffield City Hall – enter by visiting www.regionalmagazine.co.uk and answering the following question: In what year did the Hallé Orchestra perform their first concert in Manchester?

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WS Legal BACK ROW (L-R): Maisie Huynh, Amy Barrow, Melanie Hadwin and David Lister FRONT ROW (L-R): Zoe Round, Martin Loxley and Helen Revill

Welcome Maisie Irwin Mitchell introduce a new face to their Sheffield family law team.

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he Sheffield family law team at Irwin Mitchell are delighted to welcome Maisie Huynh, who joined the firm earlier this month.

Maisie joins colleagues Martin Loxley, David Lister, Helen Revill, Melanie Hadwin, Amy Barrow and Zoe Round, who make up the Sheffield Family team. The team is made up of local people who have grown up in the city. Zoe was promoted to Partner last year and Melanie to Associate.

Martin Loxley, head of Family Law at Irwin Mitchell, said: “Our strength is looking after our people in the same way as we look after our clients. We have trust and confidence in each other and we believe our clients view us in the same way. We have consistently been recognised as the number

one family law team in the region.”

The team recently took a break from their busy schedule to host guests at the firm’s Spring Party which was held at Inox Dine at the University of Sheffield. The party is one of the main social events for Irwin Mitchell’s personal legal services group which includes teams from Family, Wills Disputes and Personal Injury.

Attending the event, Martin Loxley said: “We’re delighted to welcome Maisie to the team and were really pleased to introduce her at the firm’s Spring Party where many of our contacts and clients attended.”

This year the team are pleased to be supporting Kids in the Middle, a charity which gives a voice to children whose parents are separating or divorcing. The charity offers

children a platform to share their experiences and offer support.

So the team have a busy year ahead both personally and professionally; a couple of weddings, a milestone birthday and a number of events which the team are hosting in support of Kids in the Middle. Watch this space for more news from us!

Irwin Mitchell family lawyers regularly advise on all aspects of family law including children, property and financial issues. We are up front about our fees and will discuss costs with you, which suit your circumstances.

If would you like to speak to someone in the team about a family law issue, please contact Martin Loxley on 0114 274 4237 or Zoe Round on 0114 274 4400.

“At Irwin Mitchell, team head Martin Loxley is tactically astute and has first rate knowledge. A qualified arbitrator, Loxley leads on complex cases, often involving professionally sensitive elements.”

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Make the right choice

Words: Stephanie Burns

From small class sizes to specialist sports teachers, Sheffield High School has many outstanding features.

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here are few schools in the region that offer seamless education for girls aged four to 18. Sheffield High School, the long-established independent day school nestling in a beautiful residential area in leafy Broomhill, is however one such place.

This award-winning school develops dynamic and open-minded young women, who begin their journey to success in the Infant and Junior school.

With small class sizes, individual attention given to each pupil, specialist music and sports teachers, an excellent partnership with parents, supervised care from 7.30am6.15pm, on-site meal preparation, close links with the senior school and a tailor-made curriculum – to name just a few of the school’s many outstanding features – it’s little wonder that Sheffield High pupils grow into such confident, considerate young women.

Its membership of the influential Girls’ Day School Trust – the UK’s leading network of independent girls’ schools – gives parents even greater confidence in the school’s ability to provide the very best education for their daughters.

Headteacher, Anne Jones, who joined the school 20 years ago, first experienced Sheffield High School as a mum, so she knows exactly what discerning parents expect.

“Our aim is for every girl to reach her

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potential within an exciting, challenging and inspirational environment where there is always lots to do,” she says. “Girls and boys learn in different ways and here we are able to take an approach that suits our girls perfectly.”

Pupils excel in traditionally maleorientated subjects such as ICT, maths and technology as they’re able to fully develop their confidence in these areas. Science is also a high priority and the specialist science zone, designed specifically for primary school learning, ensures the girls always look forward to their weekly two-hour science sessions.

The school also provides an outstanding selection of more than 30 extra-curricular activities including sports such as netball and hockey, drumming, string and wind bands, arts and crafts and technology and there’s even a computer coding club. Every member of staff runs at least one of these clubs, so that their broad range of skills is fully utilised.

During free time, there are plenty more opportunities for the girls to expend their energy in the school’s safe and stimulating environment. The newly refurbished playground, which pupils helped to design, boasts a host of exciting and colourful play equipment.

Throughout their education, the girls are mentored by senior students, who act as role models for the Infant and Junior School girls.

Sixth formers even come back to where their journey began to work with younger students and encourage them to exceed their own expectations.

Taking the first steps into a new environment can be a daunting prospect for a young girl. Knowing that she not only has the support of caring, specialist staff but also access to outstanding facilities ensures that each girl settles into school life quickly at Sheffield High – and that she is well supported throughout her education.

To find out why Sheffield High School is the right choice for your daughter, call 0114 266 1435 to arrange a visit, or go to www.sheffieldhighschool.org.uk for more information.

Sheffield High School 10 Rutland Park, Sheffield, S10 2PE Senior: 0114 358 7602 Junior: 0114 266 1435 www.sheffieldhighschool.org.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.”

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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 vote for your favourite.

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ith just a matter of weeks until this year’s muchanticipated Westside Restaurant Awards, competition is hotting up in the region’s eateries. Our judges are out and about, busily debating the merits of restaurants across the region in various categories – including the coveted Westside Restaurant of the Year.

There is also one other extra special category where our reviewers take a backseat – The Westside Readers’ Choice Award. We know you have strong opinions when it comes to dining out; now we want to know what your favourite restaurant is.

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.

Last year, readers voted Lokanta – Broomhill’s fabulous Turkish restaurant – as their top choice. Owners Ruth and Faruk Gunay were thrilled to take home what they considered to be the best award of the night.

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 following 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. The closing date is Friday 8 May so be quick and don’t miss your opportunity to cast your vote.

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

These are the longest running and most prestigious dining awards in Sheffield and North Derbyshire. The winners will be announced at our glitzy awards ceremony at Baldwin’s Omega on Monday 8 June, which promises to be a great evening.

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.

Award winning restaurant

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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Welcome spring with the new exotic dishes at Patoo Thai!

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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.

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

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WS Food & Drink Maurizio Mori (centre) with his team at Nonnas Sheffield

La dolce vita With a new menu, new look and visits from superstar celebrities, life is good for Nonnas Sheffield.

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show at the City Hall. His promoter, Rocco Buonvino, was one of the first visitors to the newly-refurbished Nonnas earlier in the day and immediately recommended it to the star.

Maurizio added: “Sylvester Stallone couldn’t have been a nicer and more down to earth guest. It really felt like he was one of the family. In fact he loved it that much he didn’t want to leave!”

The newly-refurbished Nonnas Sheffield has had a design makeover courtesy of Paul Brady. He has successfully blended its rustic roots with 21st century Tuscany and made the bar the centrepiece throughout the whole day rather than it just coming alive at night which happened previously.

Nonnas’ trademark coffee, home-made Italian cakes and the newly-upgraded free, state-of-the-art Wi-Fi is proving especially popular in the day time.

Sylvester Stallone was one of the first

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Sunday night. It was then he took the call that cclesall Road’s celebrated the confirmed excitement around the newNonnas is presently enjoying its look Nonnas Sheffield had spread rather biggest renaissance in years. In further than expected. fact, the buzz around the Maurizio Mori: “It was a call from popular Italian is probably Sylvester Stallone’s promoter asking us if greater now than at any time since the place we’d be willing to stay open a little opened way back in June 1996. longer as the star wanted to Most places need to fight visit. I ended up having to tooth and nail to persuade call staff back and enlist the right VIP to cut the the help of family to ribbon at their reopening ensure we put on a – at Nonnas it’s a little meal to remember. We different; the A-listers were told Sylvester chase them!

Stallone was partial to Proprietor meatballs so we Maurizio Mori had been created a special menu inundated with bookings for him in superfast for their first full Maurizio with time.”

Sylvester weekend after their Stallone The star was in Sheffield refurbishment and was in the recently to perform a sell-out process of shutting on the

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A bright future for Nonnas Sheffield Though a lot has changed in 18 years, the future has never been more exciting for one of the area’s original and most popular independent operators.

Maurizio Mori said: “We’ve always strived to offer the most authentic Italian experience and customers can expect nothing but the best. Every business needs a makeover and Nonnas Sheffield is no different but even we’ve been surprised just how popular our new look and feel has been.

“The fact Sylvester Stallone was the first person to dine at Tavolo Del Capitano and our new spring menus are proving a big hit shows Nonnas Sheffield is firmly back in business.“ Bookings can be made on 0114 268 6166 and online at www.nonnas.co.uk.

“We’ve always strived to offer the most authentic Italian experience and customers can expect nothing but the best.”

LEFT: Coffee girls – Lucia Gadau (left) and Vanessa Patera are responsible for serving the exquisite coffee that has been Nonnas trademark since the day it opened in June 1996

Sample the real Tuscany – courtesy of Nonnas Sheffield

people to enjoy a meal at the new Tavolo Del Capitano – a new feature piece which is proving very popular as a setting for business lunches, parties and special evening celebrations as it can comfortably seat ten people.

Sheffield artist Paul Staveley is responsible for one of its other talking points – the stunning new mural of Pizza Di Montecatini Alto that provides a breathtaking backdrop for Tavolo Del Capitano.

Ross Sayles – who first started in the kitchen at Nonnas six years ago – is now head chef. He has just unveiled the new spring menus – a mix of classic Italian with a modern twist.

He said: “Nonnas is passionate about ensuring the food they serve is representative of the area of Tuscany they originate from. So much so that proprietor Maurizio took me over to spend time in their

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Casa Di Nonnas villa in Tuscany to further my passion and knowledge for the culture and cuisine. I truly feel (and cook so I’m told) like one of the family now.“ Nonnas Sheffield have also introduced Menabrea – the renowned Italian draft beer that is popular in the stylish bars of Milan and Turin.

Nonnas 535-541 Ecclesall Road, S11 8PR Tel: 0114 268 6166 www.nonnas.co.uk

There’s little doubt Nonnas offers one of the most authentic Italian experiences anywhere in the UK but if you really want the true experience they’re happy to assist.

Their Casa di Nonnas holiday villa is available to hire and taking bookings for 2015.

Set in the idyllic hills of Northern Tuscany, the luxury accommodation is the ideal way to sample the homeland that was the inspiration for Nonnas Sheffield.

The converted rustic farmhouse is set within easy reach of Florence, Pisa, Lucca and Modena and stands within a magical, unspoilt setting surrounded by olive and fruit trees.

Casa di Nonnas was borne out of Nonnas customers repeatedly asking for advice on where to go in Tuscany. In the end they thought it as easy to provide a base for their entire holiday!

You can find more info at www.casadinonnas.com

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Words: Chris Wilson Photography: Isabelle Biggs

Does the substance of a new spring menu match the style of the new look Nonnas Sheffield?

Swagger back?

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onnas has been through many changes over the last 20 years, but while delis, bakeries and cycling hang-outs can come and go, the one gloriously consistent thing for me has been the kitchen serving up classic gutsy old-school Tuscan cuisine.

The latest makeover to this alpha papa of Ecclesall Road restaurants is most definitely a change for the better. If you thought the previous colour scheme was becoming just a little gloomy, you will be won over by a new look that is brighter, lighter and much more user-friendly.

We dined in the newly refurbished space next to the kitchen – they’ve moved the wine racks, and expanded what used to be a slightly cramped dining space into a lovely relaxed area with an overview of the restaurant – ideal for that great Nonnas pastime of people watching.

Don’t spend too long gazing at the bronzed and the beautiful though, there is a new spring/summer menu to digest. It is a nicely balanced mix of old favourites like Lasagne Della Nonna, made here to

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Grandma’s original recipe since 1996, and new dishes.

We bought a little time by ordering some home made bread and olives. Seeing as we were celebrating the revival of a Sheffield classic, a cocktail from the revamped bar seemed in order and a Nonnas Spritz – a perky blend of Aperol, Italian cider and soda water – matched the mood perfectly.

Starters brought an opportunity to check out the pasta menu, via a half portion of mixed seafood steamed with white wine, garlic, chilli, parsley and olive oil in linguini.

When it comes to cooking pasta it’s all about split second timing; chef was spot-on here, and the seafood, heady with garlic and herbs, was lovely.

My companion’s crab cakes provided a substantial seafood hit and were served with preserved lemon and parsley mayonnaise.

For mains my pan-fried cod, served with chargrilled baby leeks and sundried tomato relish, was another perfectly cooked dish, The cod, with crispy skin and moist flakes of flawless white flesh, could not have been bettered.

This particular main course also illustrated one of Nonnas’ strengths, the stellar list of Italian wines. I was looking for a light red wine that would match and while the recommendation, a slightly bubbly Bornarda, took me out of my comfort zone, it worked perfectly.

Across the table a serious hunk of chargrilled sirloin steak was a fine match for the accompanying bowl of smoked pancetta and bean stew. This was old school Tuscan cooking for hearty appetites, the sort of dish

What we ate:

Starters Pane e olio, £3 Olives, £3 Tortino di pesce, £6.50 Linguine marinara in bianco, £5.95 Mains Bistecca Manzo, £24 Merluzzo, £16 Sides Zucchine, £4 Desserts Cheesecake, £6 Torta al cioccolato, £6 Drinks Nonnas Spritz, £6.60 Large glass Gavi Ricoa Piemate, £9 Large glass Bornarda Bentivoglis, £7 Large glass Chianti Riserva Campobello Toscana, £8.50 Small glass Vin Santo, £7 Small glass Melizie Irpinia Doc Fiano Passito, £7 Nonnas 537-541 Ecclesall Road, Sheffield, S11 8PR Tel 0114 268 6166 www.nonnas.co.uk

Nonnas has been delivering with panache for the last two decades.

For dessert a deconstructed passion fruit cheesecake with passion fruit syrup and jelly was deliciously light, thanks to a sprinkling of buttery crumb base. Chocolate tart was a more solid proposition and equally special, served with amarena cherries and amaretto ice cream.

There are no wild surprises on the latest Nonnas menu but it is nicely balanced, and with the relaxed new look to boot, one of Sheffield’s veteran restaurants has definitely regained its swagger.

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La Terrazza Modern way to home cooking Maranello’s serves authentic Italian regional dishes prepared by Italians.

Simple as that.

Enjoy choosing from our specials board Fresh fish sourced daily Homemade breads & desserts Fresh pasta Open: Mon to Sat 6.00pm – 11.00pm Sun 6.30pm – 11.00pm

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A real Rome from home From atmosphere to authentic cuisine, many factors contribute to an entertaining evening at Rossi’s, as Richard Smith discovered.

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little bit of theatre always helps when it comes to making a restaurant stand out from the crowd. And that’s something that Rossi’s, housed in an imposing former bank building on Sharrow Lane, has in abundance.

For a start, there’s the uniformed doorman who ushers you through the door and into the jaw-dropping marble interior.

Then there’s the Sistine Chapel-style fresco ceiling, the atmospheric lighting and the reproduction of Michelangelo’s nude David (no jokes about Italian sausages, please) centre-stage in the middle of the room.

“It’s to make you feel like it’s a little bit of Italy here in Sheffield,” says proud owner Vito Restaino.

And, you know what? It does. A real Rome from home, you might say.

But if the surroundings are designed to put you firmly in mind of the la bella Italia, it’s the big, bold rustic flavours of the food that provide the authentic taste of the old country. Portions are generous so make sure you come hungry.

Seafood figures strongly on the extensive, reasonably-priced menu so we raised the curtain on our meal with two fishy starters.

Mare e Monti – sea and mountain – featured prawns, mushrooms, garlic and mozzarella all baked in a beautifully rich tomato sauce.

My tender baby squid, fried with peppers, onions and garlic, came with a tomato and wine sauce enlivened with just the right amount of chilli.

We were spoilt for choice when it came to main courses but a classic Italian dish, Pollo Ripieno, proved to be a winner.

Succulent chicken breast came stuffed with spinach, peppers, mushrooms and garlic and covered with a creamy sauce.

Torn between more seafood – the intriguingly named Rombu Rosso (that’s halibut to you) – and something a bit more land-based, I eventually chose a beautifullycooked lamb shank from the specials menu.

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The meat, on a bed of garlicky mashed potato, melted off the bone to into a dense, glossy, wine-rich sauce dotted with whole cherry tomatoes.

Both dishes were substantial platefuls as they were, but vegetables came served onto side plates at the table – another nicely theatrical little flourish.

Dessert seemed almost like a dish too far after all that, but I’m a sucker for refreshing lemon sorbet covered in limoncello liqueur – and what’s not to like about that – while over the table, a Torte Monterosa, a sort of strawberry – jelly – cake confection brought down the curtain on a memorable evening.

It’s an entertaining place, Rossis, made even more so by occasional live music provided by Vito’s son Max, a talented young singer whose debut single, Obvious, has just been released (you can hear Max on his website, www.max-music.co.uk).

It has been a fixture on Sheffield’s dining scene for more than 30 years, during which time many of its rivals have come and gone.

But on this evidence, the Rossi’s show is one that is going to run and run.

Bravo! Take a bow Vito…

What we ate: Starters Mare e Monte, £6.80 Calamari Piccante, £6.85 Mains Pollo Ripieno, £13.90 Agnello, £16.95 Dessert Lemon flute, £4.95 Torte Monterosa, £4.95 Drinks Large glass of house white, £ 4.95 Bottle of Peroni, £3.50 Mineral water, £2.95 Rossi’s Restaurant 3 Sharrow Lane, Sheffield, S11 8AE Tel: 0114 2588164 Email: vito@restaino.freeserve.co.uk rossisrestaurant.vpweb.co.uk

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Taste sensation Beautiful food in beautiful surroundings make The Maynard a dining destination to savour, writes Fiona Barber.

What we ate Starters Goats cheese and leek samosa, mint and onion relish, shallot, chive and roquette salad, £5.50 Maynard black pudding and smoked pancetta salad, soda bread croutons, roast baby apples, onion chutney, £5.75 Beetroot, vodka and apple gazpacho Mains Pan seared venison haunch, beetroot and fondant potatoes, curly kale, buttered chantenay carrots, chocolate Jus, £17.50 Butter poached fillet of sea trout, caper, saffron and lemon butter, sun blush tomato and ratte potato crisp salad, £16.20 Dessert Lemon parfait and chia seeds Homemade jam roly-poly and ice cream, £5.50 Pot au chocolate, coconut biscotti, coffee cream, £6 Drinks Coors Light, £3.70 Large glass Cabernet Shiraz, £6.50 The Maynard, Main Road, Grindleford, Derbyshire, S32 2HE Tel: 01433 630321 www.themaynard.co.uk

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estled in the heart of the beautiful Peak District in the quaint Derbyshire village of Grindleford, there are few venues better located than boutique hotel and restaurant The Maynard.

While prime location is certainly an attraction, it’s the two AA rosette restaurant renowned for providing an exquisite dining experience with deliciously innovative food that steals the show.

With contemporary décor and beautiful hand-painted murals of Derbyshire countryside, it’s easy to see that the bar, lounge and restaurant have been designed with both comfort and style in mind.

As we enjoyed pre-dinner drinks and a selection of olives in the lounge, it was clear the evening would include more than a standard three-course meal.

Head chef Mark Vernon is the mastermind behind the adventurous a la carte menu and we first got a taste of his skills with the goat’s cheese and leek samosa starter.

This Indian classic with a twist came team with a mint-onion relish, and a shallot and chive salad - a sensational arrangement of tastes and textures.

My partner tucked in to the black pudding and smoked pancetta salad, with soda bread

croutons, delicate roast baby apples and onion chutney; a sublime savoury-sweet combination that set high expectations for what was ahead.

A beetroot, vodka and apple gazpacho amuse-bouche was the ideal palate refresher before we enjoyed our mains. The fillet of sea trout with caper, saffron and lemon butter came accompanied by a sunblush tomato and a ratte potato crisp salad and was a wonderfully light dish packed with flavour. Across the table, my companion savoured the beautifully tender venison haunch, beetroot and fondant potatoes, chantenay carrots and –a special mention must be given to the luxurious – chocolate jus.

The just-right portion sizes allowed room for dessert and – being a sucker for an old classic – my partner couldn’t resist the jam roly-poly. Far from the school dinner approach, this neat sponge cake came oozing with alluring jam balanced with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. My pot au chocolate, topped with rich coffee cream and served with crisp coconut biscotti, was a deliciously indulgent ending to a truly sensational evening.

It’s clear Vernon has flair and an eye for detail and it is this, combined with the tranquil surroundings and attentive staff, that make dining at The Maynard a truly memorable experience. And after checking out the many special offers online, it won’t be long before we’re back to indulge in an overnight stay too.

Visit www.themaynard.co.uk for more details.

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AT THE MAYNARD... ...with stunning views over the garden and Peak District The Maynard provides...

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A true family welcome The Fletchers have been running the Grouse Inn for 50 years and it’s the hearty food and cosy atmosphere that keeps the customers coming back.

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cenic walks, unbeatable views and country pubs – just a few of the many temptations the gorgeous Peak District has to offer.

On a drive out to one such pub – the renowned Grouse Inn at Longshaw – we decided to take full advantage of the cool spring sunshine and set off into the rolling hills, working up an appetite for the feast ahead. As the sun began to set and the night’s chill set in we were glad to be welcomed by the roaring warmth of the wood-burning fire.

Run by Mark and Sally Fletcher and their two daughters, Peta and Annie, they not only celebrate 50 years at the helm this year, but will also welcome a new member to the family as Peta is due to give birth in August.

With an extensive blackboard of specials, as well as a regular menu, punters are truly spoilt for choice. As devout cheese lovers, there were no qualms about what we would have to start. The baked camembert, described on the menu as perfect for two to share, was deliciously creamy and came accompanied by a fantastic savoury-sweet combination of warm sliced crusty bread, red onion chutney and melon. We scraped and savoured the last drop of gooey goodness from its casing and couldn’t have been happier with our choice.

This indulgence continued with an Icelandic battered cod – a whale-sized portion of melt-in-the-mouth fish with a delicious crisp coating – accompanied by a generous portion of mushy peas and golden chips.

While my partner tucked into a pub classic, I enjoyed the pork belly from the

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What we ate: Starters Baked camembert, perfect for two to share, served with red onion chutney, melon and crusty bread, £8 Mains Large Icelandic cod battered or poached in lemon batter with chips and peas, £11 Bread and butter, £1 Pork belly with sweet potato and spring onion mash with a mushroom and peppercorn sauce, £11.50 Starters Brownie and ice cream, £5 Rhubarb crumble and custard, £5 Drinks Pint of Hob Goblin, £3.50 Large glass Shiraz, £4.95 The Grouse Inn Longshaw, Sheffield, S11 7TZ Tel: 01433 630423

specials board. Two large pieces of tender meat arrived with a crunchy layer of crackling, flavoursome sweet potato and spring onion mash, with a luxurious cream peppercorn sauce. If there’s one thing for sure, The Grouse Inn certainly doesn’t scrimp on portions.

Taking a well-needed break, we soaked up the bustling Saturday night atmosphere. With wooden beams, a selection of real ales and classic landscape paintings The Grouse Inn is, in many ways, every bit the typical country pub. But there are also quirks – like the wall-mounted stuffed toy moose head and the hundreds of various foreign bank notes embedded in the glass topped tables – that fill it with unique character.

Over the years the pub has seen more punters coming to eat out, rather than for late-night drinking. To keep things fresh head chef Robert Kodheli changes the specials menu every other week with an array of meat, fish and vegetarian options. While the renowned hearty meat pie still attracts foodies from far and wide, the homemade puds are proving extremely popular too.

The brownie, which was made by Peta, proved to be a dish of utter chocolate indulgence, complete with chocolate sauce and a scoop of vanilla ice cream, while across the table I enjoyed the wonderfully tart rhubarb crumble. Both were a delicious ending to a hearty meal and left us feeling suitably refuelled from our walk. It seems that The Grouse Inn has it all, great food, spectacular views, and most importantly, a warm welcome from the Fletcher family.

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Burgers, barbecue and more With a reputation stretching back over 30 years, does Yankees still deliver a lip-smackingly good American experience?

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nyone who knows their way around Sheffield will have heard of Yankees.

The restaurant, whose reputation for epic burgers and mouth-watering American barbecue has been built up over more than 30 years, is the stuff of local legend with a prime position on the city’s bustling Ecclesall Road.

In recent years, manager Michael Freeman has continued his father’s legacy by developing a new barbecue menu. Using a speciallyimported American offset smoker barbecue, Yankees delivers lip-smackingly good authentic American dishes.

But it’s not just the food that lives up to expectations.Yankees is everything you would expect from an authentic American diner, with wood-panelled walls, ceiling fans, sports memorabilia and American football playing on the big screen.

Despite visiting late on a Tuesday evening, the restaurant was packed to the rafters – a testament to Yankees’ reputation for tasty food and relaxed dining.

To start, my companion tucked into a plate of nachos with layer upon layer of cheese, salsa, sour cream, guacamole, jalapeños and spicy beef chilli. I opted for the loaded potato skins, which were stuffed with cheese and bacon and moreishly scooped into a pot of sour cream and spring onion.

Eager to test the barbecue menu that has made Yankees even more popular, my partner selected the ribs and pulled pork combo tray, which comes with coleslaw, pickles and fries.

The barbecue menu includes ribs,

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pulled pork, brisket, chicken and hot links all smoked in the Yankees oak fired barbecue pit, which gives the food a smoky taste.

The ribs were deliciously tender and well marinated and the pulled pork – slow cooked for 20 hours – was full of flavour, cooked in a tasty sauce that is exclusive to Yankees. The restaurant even has its own homemade barbecue sauce that gave our chips a sweet, smoky taste.

With a range of bottled beers to choose from, my companion opted for an allAmerican ‘bottle of Bud’ to wash down his meat feast.

Meanwhile, I perused Yankees’ famous burger menu and settled on the Tex Mex burger, which packed a kick with its spicy blend of salsa, sour cream, guacamole and jalapeños.You can’t beat a good burger and fries and Yankees have 30-plus years of delivering the best.

With hot dogs, sandwiches, wraps, pizza and fajitas also on the menu,Yankees has something for everyone and is proud to be a family-friendly venue.

Despite being absolutely stuffed, we powered on with our American feast.The smell as a bowl of sugary doughnuts, covered in hot fudge sauce, hit the table instantly transported me back to childhood memories of summer fêtes and fairground rides. But it was the kiwi, mango and passion fruit pie that stole the show and the delicious, fruity dessert disappeared in minutes.

If you’re after an authentic taste of the USA,Yankees is well worth a visit and they have a host of fantastic mid-week deals to take advantage of.

What we ate: Starters Beef chilli nachos topped with cheese, salsa, sour cream, guacamole and jalapeños, £4.75 Crispy, loaded potato skins filled with cheese, bacon and sour cream, £4.50 Mains Tex Mex burger with salsa, sour cream, guacamole, jalapeños, salad and fries, £9.25 Ribs and pulled pork combo tray with coleslaw, pickles and fries, £13.95 Desserts Kiwi, mango and passion fruit pie with ice cream, £4.25 Doughnuts with vanilla ice cream and hot fudge sauce, £3.95 Drinks Diet Pepsi, £1.95 Budweiser, £3.50 Yankees 418 Ecclesall Road, Sheffield, S11 8PJ Tel: 0114 268 0828 www.yankees-sheffield.co.uk

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Has Chris Wilson found the key to a good curry?

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here is no definitive recipe for dhal – a sublime, comforting lentil side dish that is a staple on every Indian restaurant menu.

Sometimes it’s runny, sometimes it’s thick. If it’s good it normally means everything else on the menu will also be up to scratch.

The version served up at Aligarh, the classy new Indian restaurant in Crosspool on the site formerly occupied by Richard Smith’s Artisan, is quite gloopy and pungent with the aromas of onions, coriander, green chillies and a variety of herbs and spices. It is delicious – and very, very buttery.

So precisely how much butter goes into one serving? “I could tell you,” smiled our chatty waiter Ish. “But you probably wouldn’t order it again.”

As I suspected, not a dish for the health police… but Ish has a portion every day at the start of his shift, with a squeeze of lemon juice and a couple of chapattis, and he’s looking well on it.

If you have any other queries about the finer points of Aligarh’s extensive menu you can also ask the owner, Shoukat Ali.This is what you call a hands-on boss… he’s in the kitchen every afternoon at 4pm, helping the crew with food preparation for a couple of hours, before swapping chef’s whites for a collar and tie and reverting to front-of-house duties.

The menu is pretty extensive and userfriendly with explanations of the food terminology, a heat rating that ranges from one to five chillies, and a guide for those who may have nut, egg, dairy or gluten issues.

After crisp popadoms we shared a

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seafood platter – a mix of cod, tilapia, seabass and king prawns. Everything was moist and piping hot; the seafood dips perked things up and the accompanying salad looked as pretty as a picture with orange slices and a sprinkling of pomegranate seeds.

One of the most popular main courses since Aligarh opened last autumn has been the Nihari, and I can see why. This typical Lahorie dish, a lamb shank cooked with ginger, garlic, yoghurt, onions, tomatoes, herbs and spices, was falling-off-the-bone tender and I savoured every mouthful. Saffron lemon rice was a clean, sharp accompaniment.

My companion’s Goan king prawn dish was marinated in lime juice with tamarind and garlic and cooked with green chillies, onions and coriander with a swirl of coconut milk to tone down the heat factor. The peshwari nan added a touch of sweetness and with its flamboyant topping of pistachios, sultanas, cherries and pineapple it looked rather spectacular. I admit, the cherries were a sweet step too far for my taste, but the texture of the bread was impeccable. We also shared that decadent dahl of course, and a bowl of bhindi bhaji (spicy okra).

Desserts seem unnecessary to me in Indian restaurants but I make an exception for those that make their own kulfi and Aligarh’s version of this Indian take on icecream, rich with condensed milk and heavily scented with cardamom, was very refreshing.

They also make their own salted lassi, and very good it was too.

Along with some Indian beers to wash it down, this was a memorable meal in a nicely relaxed setting.

What we ate: Starters Two popadoms, £1.80 Pickle tray, £1.50 Seafood platter for two, £12.95 Mains Nihari, £10.50 Goan king prawn, £12.95 Sides Saffron lemon rice, £3 Peshwari nan, £3.95 Dhal Tarka, £3.50 Bhindi Bhaji, £3.95 Dessert Kulfi, £3.95 Drinks Jug of salted lassi, £5.95 Large Cobra, £4.95 Half pint Lal Toofan, £1.50 Aligarh 32-34 Sandygate Road Crosspool, Sheffield S10 5RY Tel: 0114 266 6096 www.aligarh.co.uk

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Everyone’s welcome Golfers of all ages and abilities are being encouraged to try Hillsborough Golf Club, one of the best courses in the region.

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beautiful spring day, breathtaking scenery, and a sporting contest that friends of all ages and abilities can enjoy together… this is the delightful prospect that awaits members of Hillsborough Golf Club over the next few months.

That sense of anticipation is being shared all over the country after a long, hard winter when only the most dedicated golfers (welllayered in protective clothing) took to their local courses.

However, only a handful of golf courses are blessed with a stunning vista to match Hillsborough’s fabulous setting, 500ft above sea level with stunning views of the rolling countryside stretching out towards Bradfield.

Hillsborough has a long-standing reputation for being one of the best golf

courses in the region, dating back to when it was founded in 1920.

But alongside a proud tradition there is a modern approach to the game and a determination to embrace new members, especially women and juniors.

If golf once had a reputation as being the pastime for gentlemen of “a certain age”, that era is long gone. As well as being one of the best and most beautiful courses around, Hillsborough is also extending the warmest of welcomes to those interested in swinging a club for the first time.

This more modern approach is embraced by this year’s Club Captains, Richard Crisp and Christine Hall, who hope to encourage more ladies and juniors, both girls and boys, to make use of Hillsborough’s impressive course.

Coaching is first rate at Hillsborough –

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and you don’t need to shell out huge sums on new equipment before you first swing a club.

Equipment is available to hire for beginners.

Meanwhile, if any ladies and juniors who feel the urge to take up the game are feeling particularly nervous, Christine, Richard and fellow members are standing by to make them feel welcome. They can be paired up with a golf ‘buddy’ – an experienced player who will support them and help them improve and work towards gaining a handicap.

On the social side, Hillsborough also has a lot to offer. Sunday lunches, open to all, are proving to be particularly popular. The clubhouse is also available for private functions, and there is a variety of entertainment in the evenings.

As well as being a friendly club, with a thriving social scene, the Hillsborough course also presents a true sporting challenge for golfers of all abilities – but that does not make it unsuitable for beginners.

“We have players of all abilities here, and the challenge is what makes it so enjoyable,” say Christine and Richard.

Hillsborough Golf Club is a gem of a course, the perfect venue to be introduced to the sport and a great opportunity to make new friends with fellow learners who are at a similar stage of development.

For all enquiries call Christine on 0114 232 1452 or Richard on 07958 755601.

Hillsborough Golf Club Worrall Road, Worrall, Sheffield, S6 4BE Tel: 0114 234 9151 www.hillsboroughgolfclub.co.uk

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Introducing Max

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Eighteen-year-old singer songwriter Max – son of Vito from Rossi’s – was discovered by legendary Sheffield producer Elliot Kennedy (Steelworks Studio) and is set to release his debut single ‘Obvious’ on 3 May through Right Track / Universal Records.

Taking cues from the Michael Bublé big band sound mixed with a healthy measure of Northern charm, Max is Sheffield’s most exciting and brightest rising star.

The talented youngster has already worked with the likes of Peter Kay, Gary Barlow, Olly Murs, Donny Osmond and Geri Halliwell to name just a few. Find out more on his website – www.maxmusic.co.uk.

Nest.co.uk pick out their stars of the 2015 Stockholm offerings Cross country team are first!

A team of 24 boys and girls from S. Anselm’s competed in the Worksop Cross Country Meeting and a superb team effort by all saw them scooping the top prize – first place team overall out of the 18 competing schools.

There were some great individual performances, with three S. Anselm’s runners winning plaques for finishing in the top five in their race, and fantastic packing by all the runners secured this impressive result.

New Ranmoor development Spencers are pleased to market a new Conroy Brook Development at Forge View, Carsick Hill Road, S10. For more information, contact Nicola Spencer – 0114 268 3682.

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Everyone’s heard of the fashion weeks in London, Paris, Milan and New York. Lesser known however, is the furniture equivalent: The Stockholm Furniture Fair.

Held in the Swedish capital, the annual trade show showcases the cutting edge in furniture and lighting design.

“Stockholm is a must-visit in the furniture industry,” explains Toni of Nest.co.uk, who visited the fair. “It’s one of the biggest trade fairs in the world for Scandinavian furniture and Scandinavian manufacturers are some of our biggest-selling brands.”

Founded in 2002, Nest.co.uk is fast carving out a reputation for itself as the place to go for high quality contemporary furniture. So what makes Scandinavian design so popular?

“Most Scandinavian design has a simple minimalist style – it’s designed to be functional, not decorative so it fits into a lot of different spaces. Most traditional Scandinavian homes will contain a small number of furnishings; it’s about a few quality pieces that stand the test of time.”

For more information visit www.nest.co.uk

Sheffield is fortunate to have the world’s only dealership owned by Mike Brewer, famed for his frank and honest insight on the motor industry and his internationally-renowned TV show Wheeler Dealers.

Mike Brewer Motors, which opened on Bramall Lane in February 2013 on the site of the former Toyota retailer, quickly established a name for itself; and with ongoing success, continues to expand and flourish.

They continue to create job opportunities, having recently increased their staff numbers in their administration, service reception, body repairs, PR and marketing departments.

The company has also opened a brand new fully-equipped bodyshop and accident repair centre in Chesterfield with technicians armed with state-ofthe-art equipment, and are now completing full body repairs on vehicles that have been involved in accidents, as well as producing some fantastic fast, convenient and cost-effective chip and scratch repairs, small dent removal, bumper scuff repairs and alloy wheel refurbishments at excellent prices for drivers in South Yorkshire and North East Derbyshire.

In addition, the modern eight-ramp service centre, situated on Bramall Lane with the showroom, now has the capacity to complete four-wheel laser alignment checks – and now offer this service free when you book an MOT, thus preventing the further unnecessary cost of replacing worn tyres so often caused by misalignment!

Mike Brewer Motors Bramall Lane, Sheffield S2 4RN Tel: 0114 250 6080 www.mikebrewermotors.com

Garden of the Year Renishaw Hall and Gardens has been named as the winner of the 2015 Garden of the Year Award, awarded by the Historic Houses Association and sponsored by Christie’s.

Now in its 31st year, this prestigious national award is designed to recognise the importance of some of the country’s most spectacular gardens with outstanding horticultural and public appeal, either in their own right or as the setting for a historic house.

The gardens are open Wednesday to Sunday and Bank Holiday Mondays 10.30am till 4.30pm.

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Searching for Stars: Unwanted pet wanted to become hero support dogs Sheffield-based charity Support Dogs are searching for stars to help transform the lives of children and adults affected by autism, epilepsy and physical disabilities.

This national charity is dedicated to training dogs to become specialist assistance dogs for adults and children with a range of challenging conditions.

Danny Anderson, fundraising manager of Support Dogs, said: “These incredible dogs are taught how to help keep children affected by autism safe and able to enjoy a more active life. They are taught to give up to 50 minutes advanced warning of a seizure to someone affected by epilepsy.

They can even learn skills such as loading and unloading washing machines, opening and closing doors and fetching named items to increase the independence of someone affected by a physical disability.”

However, Support Dogs do not have their own breeding centre. The charity relies on recruiting dogs from a number of sources. This includes rescue centres and pet dogs that need to be rehomed.

Support Dogs are asking anyone who has or knows of a pet dog that needs to be rehomed to consider contacting Support Dogs.

Danny Anderson said: “We are currently These Royal Mail postboxes are available for looking for dogs aged between 10 months hire for weddings and parties. For more and three years, who are confident with information, visit www.adelarosa.co.uk, email people and other dogs. All dogs will be info@adelarosa.co.uk or call 0114 453 9562. assessed by the charity as some breeds may not be suitable for our programme.”

If you would like to help, contact Support Dogs on 0114 261 7800 or email info@supportdogs.org.uk

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Think about the bees before mowing Troway Hall/Medibee, alongside Friends of The Earth, are campaigning for councils to stop mowing and encourage the flourishing of dandelions on verges, parks etc at this time of the year to give the newly awakening bees their first big source of nectar.

Troway Hall has planted acres of wild flowers for the bees and they will be in full bloom in the next few months.

Medibee, with everyone's help, gave £11.746.74 to The Sheffield Children's Hospital last year.

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Shopping centre launches first ever kids vending machine Mums and dads visiting Meadowhall may no longer need to fear running out of baby and toddler essentials as the centre trialled a complimentary parent-friendly vending machine.

As well as nappies and wipes, there were other goodies on hand including small toys, snacks and drinks.

The trial was part of a wider parent-led initiative being adopted by Meadowhall after a parent’s survey and a series of focus groups fed back on what would make their life easier when out shopping with their children.

As a result, the centre is also set to launch its own “Mini & Me Club” aimed at parents, child-minders and grandparents. The first club will officially meet on 1 May in the Oasis Dining Quarter with a breakfast get-together that covers baby and toddler first aid, with handson demonstrations. Each monthly breakfast, lasting around an hour, will have a guest speaker or theme.

Other topics that will be covered in the forthcoming sessions include a sing and sign session and, over the summer, there will be organised buggy walks, a possible parent boot camp session, pop up back-to-school shops as well as kiddy crafts and meet n’ greets to swap stories with some of the region’s celebrity mums.

Any carer can register to be part of the Mini & Me club via the Meadowhall website.

Once registered you can collect your free membership card entitling you to exclusive offers and discounts and a welcome letter outlining what is coming up, dates, times and events to look forward to, which will be available to collect from Meadowhall Management Suite.

Parents can also add in their own ideas and feedback via Tell Meadowhall at www.meadowhall.co.uk/tell_meadowhall.

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Jordan Cutforth rounds up the latest motoring news.

The thinking mans supercar The last generation Audi R8 was a huge success. This new version has some big shoes to fill.

Based on the Lamborghini Huracan, the new Audi R8 will come in two flavours when it’s released in late 2015: the V10 and V10 Plus. The former obviously gets a V10 engine, this time packing 533hp. The latter also has a V10, but the Plus adds an extra 69hp, equating to a total output of 602hp – the most powerful production Audi ever.

Both versions come with quattro allwheel drive with variable torque control, and all the latest Audi tech including the ‘virtual cockpit’ for the instruments. Plus, only a duelclutch transmission will be offered. No manual.

The V10 will start from £119,500 and the V10 Plus from £137,500.

Porsche 911 GT3 RS – it’s back Porsche’s ultimate track-day monster has returned. Gone is the GT3’s 3.8-litre engine and in arrives a new 4.0-litre straight-six unit.

Power has risen to 500hp making the 0-62mph sprint a blur at 3.3 seconds and the 0-124mph time takes 10.9 seconds. Only the PDK dual-clutch gearbox will be offered.

Prices will start from £131,296 when they arrive in Porsche showrooms in May.

Who needs an SUV? Volkswagen has done to the Passat what they did to the Octavia: they’ve jacked-up the ride-height, added black body cladding as well as fitting permanent all-wheel drive.

For sure it’ll tackle muddy terrain better than most SUVs and with the Passat’s mandatory estate body, it’ll be as practical, if not more so.

There will be five engines available which range from 148hp to 217hp for the petrol engines and 148hp to 237hp for the diesels’. All engines will come with a stop-start system, the ability to recover energy lost whilst braking and battery regeneration.

New found sophistication?

The eagerly anticipated new Ford Focus RS will be packing a new 2.3-litre EcoBoost engine under its bonnet, housing 316hp.

To tame all these rampaging stallions, the power is delivered through – for the first time in a Focus – an all-new all-wheel drive system. A six-speed manual is the only option as well.

The tell-tail signs of the Focus RS are the addition of a new, aggressive front bumper; side skirts; a projecting rear wing; a prominent rear diffuser; and two enormous gaping exhaust tailpipes.

Even with all these alterations, it looks rather subdued compared to previous RS models that went before; there’s no bonnet bulges or flared wheel arches. It still looks menacing though.

Due to go on sale in early 2016 costing around £30,000.

Continued improvement The Ford EcoSport has had a hard life since it was born last year by not quite being able to match its closest rivals for space and driving enjoyment. Ford have realised this and so they’ve created the ‘sportier’ EcoSport S. Available later on in the year, the EcoSport S will incorporate the new engineering tweaks of the normal model – 10mm drop in ride height, improved sound deadening, a reworked steering system and improved styling changes to the interior – but the S will add a new exterior colour named deep impact blue, a black roof, black mirror caps, a sporty rear diffuser and privacy glass.

The EcoSport S will incorporate the same engines as the normal EcoSport. The diesel engines however gain an extra 5hp.

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Trusted experts With prices up to 60 per cent cheaper than main dealers, it’s no surprise that Sheffield Prestige has quickly built up a loyal customer base.

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hile our four-legged companions are often referred to as man’s best friend, unfortunately they can’t help pick up the kids, get the grocery shopping or take us to work, which is why our cars are often our most prized possession – apologies pooches.

Being so reliant on our cars means when something goes wrong, we need them fixing

as quickly as possible, by an expert who can be trusted.

All seven staff at Sheffield Prestige, the Jaguar and Land Rover specialists are mastertechnicians and owner Matthew Quail has been in the motoring industry for 20 years and used to run a Jaguar garage. Sheffield Prestige opened in 2010 after Matt realised there was a gap in the market for an independent garage that could supply that allimportant specialist knowledge, without breaking the bank.

He says their ethos is based on providing a high-quality but affordable service: “We are 60 per cent cheaper for service and repairs than the main dealers, and we do the same job, but better.” A service at their garage won’t affect your car’s three-year warranty either.

The garage has built up a customer base of over 2,000 and offers a personalised service, where you can speak directly with

the technician who will be working on your car. Sheffield Prestige has also recently expanded and now sells used Jaguars and Land Rovers, which are handpicked, thoroughly checked and valeted prior to sale. Their master technicians carry out any work that needs doing with the latest diagnostic equipment and tools, so you can be sure to get a reliable motor at a respectable price. The option of partexchange is also available.

They currently offer competitive prices for air conditioning services; a re-gas is £45 and a full service and repair is £75.

Their secure, spacious workshop can be found just off Abbeydale Road.

Sheffield Prestige Unit 9, Bryta Works, Little London Road, Sheffield, S8 0UJ Tel: 0114 221 9775

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• Ex main dealer trained technicians • 25 years experience • ATA accredited master technicians • • Fixed priced servicing • Loan car available • Air conditioning service and repair • Our skills and experience enable us to offer repairs, faults diagnostics and service to the full range of Jaguar and Land Rover cars. So if you have a problem – we are the people to talk to.

INTRODUCTORY OFFERS OFFER 1 Free Air Conditioning Checks OFFER 2 Interim service & visual health check £99 To take advantage of these great offers just mention this advert when you book your vehicle in.

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Airport & Port Transfers Business Travel Private Tours Special Events VIP Services Weddings and Civil Ceremonies

Our fleet includes: Mercedes E Class, S Class & V Class (MPV up to 7 people)

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QUALITY REPAIRS AT AFFORDABLE PRICES. No Job too large or too small.

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GARDEN AND TREE SERVICES

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& Garden Services Specialists in all aspects of professional tree surgery • Gale-damaged trees made safe • Pruning & dead-wooding • Firewood logs & wood chippings for sale • Gardens tidied • Grass cutting • Garden rubbish removal

• Trees re-shaped/felled • Stump removal & grinding • Hedges & shrubs cut, reduced, or removed • Garden & site clearance • Section felling

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

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Bolt on’s Wallpaper Hanging starts from £20.00 per roll Wood Stripping £4.50 per metre Stain & Waxing £3.99 per metre Glossing - £2.25 per metre

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BUILDING SERVICES

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

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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

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CARPET & UPHOLSTERY CLEANING

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.

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.

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