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famous Sheffield building where packed audiences once witnessed performances from some of the biggest names in entertainment made waves last year after opening as a brand new bathroom showroom. In the 1960s and 70s, Attercliffe Non Political Working Men’s Club was one of the most important venues in the area, with celebrities including Marti Caine, Charlie Williams, Bobby Knutt, Paul Shane, Lynne Perrie and her brother Duggie Brown gracing the stage. Now, Jane Hunter and her sister Isabella have turned the former club, located on Effingham Road, into a Mecca of another kind by opening ibath, which specialises in quality British-made bathroom products. The property, which was given a new lease of life after a complete renovation, now houses a modern bathroom showroom, with high quality brands on show including Be Modern, Roman, Alliance, Silverdale, Tavistock, AKW, Ideal Standard and many more. Customers can select from a range of products including bathroom suites, showers, taps, fitted furniture, mirrors and matching accessories along with the latest range of wall cladding. Jane said: “We believe in promoting the best British-made products on the market today at the most affordable prices, which is unique to this area and something that we pride ourselves on greatly. “We have worked to create a modern, appealing showroom which showcases the quality products that we have on offer.
Customers are able to come to us with a range of budgets and requirements, from needing a complete bathroom to just a few accessories, and we can meet their needs. “If you are looking for something different, then we can offer something for you because many of our ranges are exclusive to us, so you will not see them anywhere else locally.” The ibath showroom also houses a separate clearance room, which specialises in end-of-range, ex-display and excess stock and offers discounts of up to 85 per cent. The company also has its own mobility showroom, offering specialist products including walk-in baths, height adjustable baths with powered swing seating, wet rooms, raised height toilets and newly launched wider toilets. For more information about iBath, visit www.ibath.net or call 0114 243 8882. ibath 429 Effingham Road, Sheffield, S9 3QD Tel: 0114 243 8882 Email: info@ibath.net www.ibath.net
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A BIG thank you! Selling our home started when a Blundells leaflet arrived through our letterbox. We had been considering a move, so contacted the Crystal Peaks office and within seven days our house had been valued, photographed, shown on the internet and sold. We had eleven viewings from their pre-matchlist and received four offers within the guide price range. Throughout the process we have been hugely impressed by the professionalism, personal care and enthusiasm of all the staff involved.They made the whole process painless and we highly recommend their services to anyone thinking about a house move - A BIG THANK YOU! Mr & Mrs Stevens
They say that moving house is one of the most stressful things you can do. However, this was certainly not the case with our most recent experience and that is purely down to the outstanding way Blundells (Crystal Peaks branch) have handled all aspects of our sale. We went from viewing a property (being sold by Blundells), having an offer accepted, confirming Blundells to sell our current property, marketed and accepting an offer within a period of 9 DAYS! Which was amazing! Throughout the entire process, every person at Blundells handling our sale and purchase knew exactly what was happening.They were on the ball when it came to communicating with both solicitors and financial advisors as well as making us feel like selling our property was their absolute priority. Both my wife and myself would like to say a massive thank you to the entire Blundells team at Crystal Peaks for helping us buy our dream home! We would highly recommend Blundells to others looking to sell their house!’ Many thanks again. Raj, Jayna & Sienna.
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For a great summer night out Great Atmosphere..Great Music..Great Food.. with a common theme... to be entertained! Whether it is an intimate night out, an evening with friends or a social group
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For list Showtime Showtime events events For a full full list and and our our Festive Festive Showtime Showtime listing visit listing visit www.vandykhotel.co.uk/showtime-events www.vandykhotel.co.uk/showtime-events All guests must be over the age of 18 years at all events. All Live entertainment are tributes to the stars themselves, dead or alive. Dirty Dancing and West End Broadway, Please note these shows are not affiliated with 'Dirty Dancing' or any Broadway Shows’ which are currently on stage in Londons West End.
Enjoy afternoon tea and summer dining Dining out is a great way to relax in a casual atmosphere, experience different food and let life pass you by...and it offers great value for money! Why not enjoy the amazing outside ‘Terrace’ and dine al fresco or enjoy the comfortable air conditioned Grill Room and Bowden restaurants to sample our incredible summer menus.
Afternoon tea Treat yourself, friends and family to the ‘famous’ Hotel Van Dyk afternoon teas...to see the amazing selection, visit www.vandykhotel.co.uk/afternoontea
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Amazing choice, taste & flavour Although dining is about who you are with and the place you are at...never lose sight of the fact that the food is the reason you’ve gone out...we have all the answers...using fresh, local ingredients, we have put together an amazing menu, with some exciting choices, mouth watering selections and generous portions...and the presentation ...well...judge for yourselves! Take a look at the menu www.vandykhotel.co.uk/grillmenu With over 90 covers, there’s always room for everyone, if you are coming in a larger party, you can now book in advance, simply call 01246 810219.
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Ask the expert Sam Reaney, branch manager of Haybrook Crystal Peaks, offers his expert advice. Should I reduce the asking price of my property? In an ever-changing market, more and more property owners are reducing their properties to secure a sale, but this doesn’t always have to be the way. Reducing your property may generate interest, but it’s not the only way to encourage buyers through the door. If your agent is suggesting a price reduction you need to ask yourself why. Why have they not been able to sell your property based on their valuation? Choosing the right agent can have a huge impact on the money you receive for your property. Finding an agent that cares about you, your property and your buyer can lead to more cash in your pocket. Find an estate agent that offers an all-inclusive package, giving you everything you need to market your property to the widest possible audience. This includes advertising in newspapers and the agent’s window as well as premium listings on sites such as Rightmove and OnTheMarket and social media campaigns. Estate agents should get to know your buyers and your property inside out. Your negotiator should have at least two years’ experience, and visit you to familiarise themselves with all the things your home has to offer potential buyers, they should also accompany viewings. Always find an agent that offers no sale, no fee, then your money is protected if you choose not to sell. These agents may be more expensive but they do more to get you more, and by choosing a cheaper agent who reduces the price of your property you may lose money in the long run. Reducing the price of your property might increase interest but it will also mean less money for you if a sale is successful, so you should always explore other options with your estate agent before you knock precious pounds of your asking price.
If you have a question on any aspect of the property market, email molly.mcgreevy@rmcmedia.co.uk and we will feature the answer in a future issue.
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The staff at Crystal Peaks were very polite and helpful and I very much enjoyed our dealings. So a big thank you to you all, I would definitely recommend Haybrook to friends and family.
Thank you so much for all your help whilst purchasing our bungalow. We could not have managed this without you, Sam. You were great in guiding us through all the paperwork, not to mention the numerous times you showed us around our now new home, and also for answering all of my numerous queries. Thank you again, you are all stars.
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Viewing is strongly recommended to appreciate the standard of accommodation on offer with this two double bedroom, recently refurbished detached bungalow. Situated on this sought after part of Halfway ideal for transport links and local amenities.
This spacious, four bedroom, three bathroom, detached bungalow is located within access to the Supertram Network and Crystal Peaks shopping centre. Benefitting from a detached double garage, a conservatory and generous, landscaped gardens.
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Mouth-watering menu Rubeez welcomes their diners if it’s their first dine or return visit. They always provides an enjoyable and memorable experience. Their mouth-watering menu has a plethora of dishes to titillate tastebuds, with more than 100 exciting main course dishes inspired by the regional cuisine of India and Bangladesh to choose from. All the ingredients are carefully selected and blended to bring out the best possible flavours. Among the old favourites, customers will find new dishes to experience. They hope to be unique in quality and presentation with high standards of service. Open seven days a week, Rubeez offers the option to dine in or take away and will even tailor their curries to their customer’s particular tastes. A relaxed atmosphere, quality food and friendly staff keeps people coming back time after time. 11-15 Gleadless Mount, Sheffield S12 2LN Tel: 0114 264 9995
It is time to change
Royal appointment for pint princess Abi Weigold, head of sales at Stancill Brewery, is leaving Sheffield behind to perform as a lead vocalist on one of the largest cruise ships in the world. Abi was one of six people chosen from a group of 250 and will spend two months training in Miami with the rest of the cast before stepping aboard the Royal Caribbean Explorer of the Seas. However Abi’s opportunity to sail the seas was nearly missed. The final part of the audition process involved filming herself singing, but illness delayed her submission. Abi said: “The whole process has been an experience I will never forget; from going to the first audition and thinking I had blown it when I was cut off, to receiving the last minute call to say I was successful.” After her two months of training Abi will set sail from Alaska and end her time on the ship in Australia in March 2017.
2roost sales and letting are real people with a local office, offering the same service as traditional high street estate agents. However the team do not have the huge costs and overheads of expensive offices, sales commissions or head offices that all contribute to high selling fees. Now you have a choice to save by choosing the 2Roost team for your property sale. The 2roost team works with their customers from the moment they instruct to the very end of the property sale. Their staff are local people who know the local property market and the community it serves. 2roost also assist with help and advice with financial and legal services with their recommended partners, so everything is taken care of by the 2roost team to ensure that selling a house is a smooth process. Call 0114 287 8696 for a free no obligation valuation or visit www.2roost.co.uk
Contemporary Indian cooking The family behind the award-winning Tamarind restaurant in Northampton have brought their contemporary Indian cooking to Mosborough. Spice Tree is the first northern venture for Sadique Ali and his uncle Tipu Rahman, who has been serving up great Indian cuisine for 15 years and, in 2009, won Indian Chef of the Year. Tipu has cooked for prime ministers here and in Bangladesh and features in the Guinness Book of Records for creating the tallest stack of poppadoms. Tamarind has also welcomed famous diners including Ed and David Miliband and Mike Tyson. At Spice Tree, diners enjoy free delivery and ten per cent discount on collection orders over £10. 44 High Street, Mosborough, S20 5AE. Tel. 0114 248 4888
Property: still a sound investment post-Brexit The team at Haybrook, Crystal Peaks have been reassuring house buyers and sellers that the housing market should remain strong after the leave result in the EU referendum. Samuel Reaney, branch manager of Crystal Peaks Haybrook (pictured right), said: “Now is a great time to come to the market, while many people will sit back and let the Brexit result pan out it’s those that come to the market sooner that are more likely to achieve a sale quickly. “Our new applicant levels remain strong and I would encourage those that are already on the market to hold a strong position and remain confident in achieving a sale for their home, and where the situation is less certain, be prepared to be flexible in your approach, but above all rely on our expertise at Haybrook, Crystal Peaks. “If you have any questions or concerns please don’t hesitate to pick up your phone and call us on 0114 251 1710 so that we can give you our professional advice.” www.haybrook.com
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business and we make every effort to be easy to deal with. We offer a more personal service than the dealer and we are considerably cheaper,” said Matt. “I think it is important for customers to fully understand what they are spending their money on, so we make sure you can always speak to the person who is working on your car. Using a trusted, VAT registered garage and good quality parts means you also maintain your manufacturer’s warranty.” A minor service starts from £99 and a major service from £149 including VAT, parts and labour and timing belt and water pump changes with all genuine Volkswagen parts are £346 for the vast majority of vehicles. There is also the option of a free, Volkswagen courtesy car so that your day can continue as normal. Keep your vehicle in top condition with Autohaus Dolby and drive away safe in the knowledge that your car is ready for anything. Autohaus Dolby Unit 10, Century Street Industrial Estate Century Street, Sheffield, S9 5DX Tel: 0114 244 6589 www.autohausdolby.co.uk www.facebook.com/autohausdolby
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JUMP TO IT! There’s lots to see and do to keep you and your family active and entertained this summer.
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Rother Valley Country Park Mansfield Road, Wales Bar, Sheffield, S26 5PQ Tel: 0114 247 1452 www.rothervalleycountrypark.co.uk With 750 acres of parkland for the kids to run wild in, Rother Valley Country Park is perfect for getting the family off the sofa and into the sunshine. Follow one of the park’s walking and cycling routes, go fishing, try out a new water sport, have a go on the golf course, or hit the saddle and go horse riding. Their new Cycle Centre has a fantastic range of bikes available for hire. With mountain bikes, child trailers, family cycles and adapted accessibility bikes, there is something for everyone. Rother Valley’s miniature train returns to take visitors from the car park round to the lake and Adventure Valley is open daily with swings, slides and much more. Bring your own barbecue, play outdoor games or watch the water sports and events as they take place.
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for groups, individuals and spectators during the holidays. Junior Riders Club for eight to 12 year olds normally takes place on a Saturday morning and in the summer holidays extra sessions are run on Tuesday and Thursday mornings. Whilst the kids are busy on the lake, adults can relax and enjoy the Lakeside bar.
Renishaw Hall & Gardens Renishaw, Sheffield, S21 3WB Tel: 01246 432 310 www.renishaw-hall.co.uk To take in some culture during the holidays why not head to Renishaw Hall and Gardens, which are celebrated for their fabulous Italianate gardens. Visitors to the hall can enjoy a guided tour and see spectacular collections of art and historical artefacts. A newly commissioned life-sized sculpture by local artist Maggie Cooper will be on display as Renishaw becomes part of the renowned Grand Tour season, as a fringe tour location. The Grand Tour invites visitors to view the treasures of Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire at key locations across the region, through the eyes of today’s leading artists. Renishaw Hall will also host specialist plant fairs throughout the summer, and a food and craft fair in August. To keep yourself refreshed during your visit, be sure to visit Renishaw’s newly refurbished café.
Aston Springs Farm Mansfield Road, Aston, Rotherham, S26 5PQ Tel: 0114 287 6699 www.astonspringsfarm.co.uk Open every day from 10am to 4pm, Aston Springs Farm is the spot to learn about the countryside this summer. The farm trail provides the perfect opportunity to experience life on the farm. Take a stroll and meet rare breed Berkshire pigs and piglets, chickens, sheep, goats, rheas, alpacas, red deer, donkeys and ponies. Farm Club runs every Saturday morning, letting the kids have a go at egg collecting, chicken and small animal handling, grooming and much more. On special young farmer days, keen child agriculturists are given the opportunity to see how a real farm works and they can take part in feeding, cleaning and grooming while learning about the animals. Also on site is Fired Up and Painting, a paint-a-pot studio for all the family. For those in need of fuel after a busy day on the farm, Aston Springs’ restaurant and farm shop sell fresh, seasonal and local produce. The Vintage Tack Room also has a small, soft play area for the under fives, and a new pizza oven.
encounters and shows, during which you can meet amazing animals from around the world up close and learn a bit about them from their specialist keepers and presenters. The Realm of Camelot adventure playground, outdoor wet play area and indoor activity and craft centre will entertain children in all Renishaw Hall weathers. Keep an eye on the menu at the Butterfly Café, which often has special afternoon teas, or visit the Big Red Bus Snack Stop, open during the school holidays.
Yorkshire Wildlife Park Brockholes Lane, Doncaster, DN4 6TB Tel: 01302 535057 www.yorkshirewildlifepark.com If you’re feeling wild this summer head to Yorkshire Wildlife Park (YWP) to see lions, giraffes, zebras and a whole host of other exciting animals from around the world. There’s family fun all day long with walk-through safari animal areas, a full programme of ranger talks and feeding times, indoor and outdoor play areas, cafés and shops in the new Safari Village. The park has invested £3.6 million in 2016, and aims to open its redeveloped African Plains in time for the summer holidays, which will feature a new rhino house and a black rhino. YWP also has a new 120-seater café and has expanded its existing Safari café, adding a conservatory. Whilst parents are enjoying the café, kids can run wild on the Oasis Adventure play area, the park’s most adventurous yet. Throughout August, YWP is hosting family fun night ‘A Night In Africa’ on Saturday evenings.
Rother Valley Golf Centre Mansfield Road, Wales Bar, Sheffield, S26 5PQ Tel: 0114 247 3000 www.rothervalleygolfcentre.co.uk Offering an 18-hole course, a nine-hole par-3 course, a driving range and a fully licensed bar and restaurant, Rother Valley Golf Centre has all the facilities to transform you into an able golf player and guarantee an enjoyable day out surrounded by beautiful countryside. Parties, special occasions and functions can be hosted at the golf centre and members and societies are welcome. Footgolf has also been introduced this year.
Tropical Butterfly House, Wildlife and Falconry Centre Woodsetts Road, North Anston, Sheffield, S25 4EQ Tel: 01909 569 416 www.butterflyhouse.co.uk Walking with meercats, parrots and even dinosaurs is all part of a normal day at the Tropical Butterfly House, Wildlife and Falconry Centre at North Anston. Every day, the team put on an exciting timetable of animal www.regionalmagazine.co.uk
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The newest seasoning for this year is Summer D Basic BBQ Pack – £13.99 (6 Sizzler and is ideal prime pork sausages, 6 1/4lb beef for chicken kebabs, burgers, 6 pork steaks, 6 rump chicken breasts, steaks). and for something D #.+ $4*+8=55* 9 9/-4':;8+ different, add it to Family Hamper Feast – £19.99 steaks and burgers. (5 chicken fillets, 5 sirloin steaks, 5 “We have a great gammon steaks, 2lb beef mince, range of meat 2lb diced beef), which feeds an perfect for a BBQ average family for about a week. including kebabs, D 1- (;21 chicken breast chicken breasts, fillets – £19.99 legs and D > 2( 6')19 5, '='8* =/44/4drumsticks, sausages – £5 sandwich steaks, burgers, sausages, and lamb leg steaks minted for extra flavour,” says marketing manager Katherine Skingle. “Barbecues are always a great excuse to get friends and family round and to celebrate with meats from Underwood’s Butchers Shop, renowned for great value and excellent quality.” With over 40 years’ experience supplying fresh meat to the catering industry and three other branches including Dronfield Woodhouse, Rotherham and Barnsley, Underwood Meat Company has built a sterling reputation for providing quality meat products. So for excellent products, excellent value and excellent quality this summer, visit your nearest Underwood’s Butcher’s Shop today.
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SWINGING CITY John Murphy follows in the footsteps of presidents, movie stars and pop idols to sample the delights of golf Las Vegas-style.
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Vegas Strip with views over an array of notable landmarks such as the Luxor and MGM hotels. And yet despite its hard-tobelieve location it has a theme – much like the majority of Las Vegas attractions. This course’s theme is a South Pacific island paradise, which is created by deep blue ponds, brilliant white sand bunkers, lush foliage and imposing palm trees. The theme is maintained by the colonial style luxurious club house with its soft leather seating and palm leaved roofing. The club house provides the backdrop to the 16th, a par 3 of 140 yards playing to an island green, as it does to a very difficult finishing par 4 of 486 yards. Get the ball on the fairway then master a long rescue club flighting the ball first over a pond and then drawing it over a beach-sized bunker. With a little luck the ball might just carry to the top of the bunker and then hop onto the green. Two putts mean one of the most satisfying pars of the trip, especially if a 19th hole gallery is gathered on the veranda. www.regionalmagazine.co.uk
A round at Bali Hai means you’re in good company: Clinton, Obama, Samuel L Jackson, Adam Sandler and U2 are among a long list of celebrities who have walked the verdant fairways of Las Vegas’ only course on The Strip. Another big name to leave a big impression on a Las Vegas club is Tiger Woods who scorched round Rio Secco in a course record 64. He had been a regular at Rio Secco because his former coach, Butch Harmon, runs a golf school at the club. He was obviously in a rich vein of form as a week later he won the 2000 US Open at Pebble Beach by 15 shots. This is golf in the real Wild West. Fairways are hewn out of the desert with huge boulders and rocks running alongside. It’s the rough, but not as we now it. Fortunately my transatlantic golfing pals informed me that rather than smashing a club and a body we should drop out onto the fairway with a one shot penalty. Can we try that in the Saturday medal please? The course is great fun with a number of very difficult par 3s which involve clipping the ball over ravines onto shallow, cliffhugging greens, framed by prickly cacti and shrubs. A feature of the course is the number of holes that funnel into small greens below sheer cliffs of rock and boulders. “This is where the Indians would round the cowboys up,” drawled Dave. “There was no escape when they were down there and the Indians would just pick them off.” All the courses in the area are worth playing. They all have unusual features but have one in common: they are beautifully maintained, which is an incredible achievement given the lack of rain (1.81 inches in 2014). Our final course was Bear’s Best, the theme of which is a collection of the best holes designed by Jack Nicklaus. The course again is great fun and shouts Vegas with its collection of different holes just as The Strip itself features a myriad of different themes such as Egyptian, French or Italian. When the sun goes down and The Strip
lights up it’s time to savour the attractions of another city that never sleeps. Again, suspend reality as you see a laser image of Gordon Ramsay and his new restaurant flashed onto a mock Arc De Triomphe. There’s a pirate ship on one side of the vast boulevard, a gondola on another and further down The Strip there’s a huge hot air balloon. Many of the older, landmark hotels such as The Venetian, New York New York and Caesar’s Palace are theme based but more recently the trend has been to develop more luxury brands such as The Bellagio, Delano and Aria. Casinos are still a major
as Rod Stewart, Elton John and Celine Dion regularly performing. We were lucky enough to see America’s Got Talent winner Mat Franco and his array of impressive card tricks. The show came after a trip on Vegas’ own ferris wheel – The High Roller at The Linq. Bigger than the London Eye, it gave us great views of the dazzling city made even more enjoyable by drinks served at a bar in one of the capsules. If you’re not golfing in Las Vegas there’s plenty to do in the day. A helicopter ride over the Grand Canyon is a must with its spectacular views over the Nevada desert and The Hoover Dam. Take a trip
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part of these establishments but they now offer more, such as the wonderful dancing fountains outside The Bellagio and impressive shopping complexes. Top class dining is also a feature of Vegas with celebrity chefs having venues across the city. Try these for an eclectic selection: Rivea at Delano, Yardbird at The Venetian, Guy Fieri’s Las Vegas Kitchen at The Linq and the Triple George Grill at Downtown Grand – famous for its delicious steaks. Nightlife doesn’t end with a meal: enjoy cocktails in exotic bars such as The Skyfall Lounge at Delano or a show with such stars
downtown to the Freemont Street area: a more earthy but vibrant atmosphere than The Strip and home to a one of the best museums I’ve visited: The Mob Museum. Sit in an electric chair, be part of a prohibition trial and find out about Sinatra’s apparent connection to JFK’s assassination. And of course, don’t forget the shopping malls – that’s when reality does kick in.
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Inspiration to all
Following a near-fatal car accident and a fear that he may never walk again, Steve Judge has new focus. He tells Phoebe Seymour how he overcame all odds and is now helping the next generation work towards their goals.
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hen it comes to motivational speakers, many talk the talk, but the most inspirational ones are those that have walked the walk to get where they are today. Steve Judge is one of these people. Sitting in his home in Eckington, with a huge smile on his face, he is filled with positive messages such as, “You have a dream: that is your goal; work towards your goal.” But unlike a Facebook newsfeed saturated in cliché advice, Steve’s messages are genuine life lessons cultivated through personal experience. On 26 April 2002, Steve had a near-fatal car accident. Both of his
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legs were injured, whilst his right leg was more severe. The surgeon was able to save his leg, but Steve was told he may never walk again. “I said I’d do anything it took to keep my leg, but I didn’t know what that actually meant,” says Steve. “In hindsight, it would have been easier and less painful to have it amputated. I’m glad they didn’t, but it’s still a question.” Steve left hospital with a cage around his leg, with pins holding it in place. He had lost four inches of this leg and the only way to lengthen it, was to turn the bolts on the cage – inflicting excruciating pain on himself in the process.
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However, it wasn’t until after he got over this initial challenge that Steve’s real journey began. “One specific bad day was the year anniversary of the accident. In the first year, I’d progressed a lot. I’d got my leg to the right length, I’d contacted work and they’d given me work to do at home so I felt useful, I’d got a car and could drive again, but I couldn’t get my knee straight.” Steve went back to hospital, where they corrected his knee. However, being back at home with a cage on his upper, as well as his lower leg, hit him hard. “You don’t realise how important independence is until you lose it. I got home and my independence was gone. Someone had to lift me up and down the stairs, I couldn’t sleep and after seven weeks of hell, inflicting pain on myself by turning the bolts to straighten my leg every day, I felt like I was going backwards. “It came up to my anniversary and I got an email from work saying they would have to end my employment. I thought about where I was a year ago and I started crying. I cried on and off for three days, and by the fourth day, I realised it wasn’t getting me anywhere, so I pulled myself together and decided I’d do anything and everything to get those cages off. “It’s about your drive, your motivation and your commitment. There are people around who can help, but the main person is yourself. You’ve got to dig deep and ignite it.” Steve’s goals started out small, but before long, he was not only doing physio, he was training for major sporting events. His paratriathlon career started in 2009, when he won the title of British Champion at Rother Valley.
BELOW: Steve in hospital; his injury and his medal haul
“It’s a special Steve training place for me because that’s where I did all my rehabilitation, where I learned to walk again on crutches. So to go there, do a triathlon and win was amazing. Then to get a medal and become British Champion at Rother Valley was very emotional.” By 2010, he was competing in the European Championships and winning British Paratriathlete of the Year – voted for by British triathletes. At his peak, he was crowned World Champion in Beijing in 2011 and World Champion in Auckland in 2012. At the time, the triathlon was not an Olympic or Paralympic sport. Steve was told there would be a triathlon at the 2016 Paralympics, but by 2014, Steve retired. Now his goals are focussed around using his story to help others. “Inspiring people and getting my business up and running is my next chapter,” says Steve. “I use the same messages I used during training. ‘You’ve got time – it’s about how you cultivate that time’ and ‘don’t lean on your excuses’.” Steve recently gave a moving talk at Sheffield Hallam University’s TEDx event and his talks at schools and conferences in Mexico in November 2014 went down so well, lines of people were queuing around the block to get his autograph. His YouTube video, My Inspirational Steve at a paratriathlon Journey, has had over 15,200 views and as event well as giving inspirational talks all over the UK, he also does one-on-one coaching sessions to help others work towards their goals. Steve is so determined about every project he undertakes, he is currently competing in the PSA Speaker Factor (think: public speaking’s answer to X Factor) and though his accident spurred him on, he has always been goal driven. “People ask if I was goal-orientated before the accident. I used to say no. I’d think about scouting and think no, because I just did it for fun, but when I think about it deeper, the answer is yes because I was goal-orientated about the badges. “I worked through all the scouts – Cub Scouts, Adventure Scouts and so on. Then as an adult, I achieved The Queen’s Scout Award – the highest award you can get. “One of my skills is that I’m optimistic. I’m really positive, but it’s admitting that things happen in your life and it’s how you deal with them that matters. “Some people need time to grieve, but eventually it’s time to accept it and move on. And I’m good at that – not all the time – but for most things, I think, ‘Come on Steve! What are the positives here?’” Steve Judge has become something of a guru and when he was asked, ‘what is the meaning of life?’ Steve’s reply was simple. “For me, it’s happiness. If you are happy, keep doing what you’re doing, if you’re not, maybe you need to ask yourself why. “When you are struggling, be open with people – I’m still learning that. It’s interesting finding out people’s skills and sharing them with each other.” Catch all the action, including the triathlon, at the Rio 2016 Olympics from 5 to 21 August on BBC One, Two and Four and the paratriathlon at the Paralympics from 7 to 18 September on Channel 4.
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WELCOME TO AN EXCITING NEW ERA AND A FRESH START FOR A BUSINESS CELEBRATING ITS 30TH ANNIVERSARY THIS MONTH. RMC Media is the new name for Regional Magazine Company, which was launched 30 years ago when the first issue of Westside, a quality lifestyle magazine for Sheffield and North Derbyshire, dropped on the doormats of 20,000 homes. Much has changed since then, and with a new website, a flourishing books division and a new online-only title called Vibe – as well as our stable of nine monthly lifestyle and business titles – the new company name is a more accurate reflection of the wide range of projects that come under the RMC umbrella. Over the following pages we’ll explain about the exciting changes afoot, as well as taking a look back at how we’ve grown over the years.
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Exciting times for RMC WE HAVE A NEW NAME, A NEW LOGO AND A NEW WEBSITE – WHAT BETTER WAY TO CELEBRATE 30 YEARS IN BUSINESS? ur 30th year marks an exciting new era for the company. The brand new name, RMC Media, comes with a vibrant new logo and a fresh new image to reflect the multi-faceted nature of our thriving business as it looks to the future.
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Name Our journey began in 1986 with Westside magazine and, over the last three decades, has flourished into one of the most successful media companies in Yorkshire. Today, in addition to our eight monthly lifestyle titles, business magazine and numerous special publications, we also produce high quality cookbooks for prestigious chefs and restaurants, sell articles to like-minded publications, help budding
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entrepreneurs establish their own magazines, and host glittering events. The name RMC Media draws on our wellestablished heritage while reflecting our propensity for exciting new projects. Under this new moniker, the future is bright for our dynamic team.
Logo Vibrant, multi-talented, forward-thinking: on these three pillars our new image was built. Working with Sheffield design agency Ink & Water, we established a logo that reflects the many different elements of RMC Media. The seven coloured shapes each represent an arm of the business: VIBE, magazines, books, restaurant guide, events, competitions and publishing services.
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A window into our world WITH SHEFFIELD DIGITAL AGENCY HYDRA CREATIVE, WE HAVE LAUNCHED A BRAND NEW WEBSITE – WWW.RMCMEDIA.CO.UK – SHOWCASING THE WEALTH OF SERVICES RMC MEDIA OFFERS. VIBE A key feature of the new website – and an exciting new addition to the RMC Media portfolio – is VIBE, an online lifestyle magazinestyle website for Sheffield. For full details, turn to page 10.
MAGAZINES Each of our nine monthly titles now has its own microsite featuring digital page-turning versions of the magazine, as well as up-to-date news, articles and pictures that reflect and enhance the content of the printed publications.
RMC BOOKS Our book division has been operating as a successful publisher of high quality books for many years and now counts the likes of Chewton Glen, Simpsons, The Magpie Café, Crab House Café, Lakeland, Salvo’s, Westminster Kingsway College – and many, many more – among its satisfied clients. We’re now delighted to be bringing this aspect of the business under the banner of RMC Media.
RESTAURANT GUIDE Another brand new feature for the website is the restaurant guide, a comprehensive online guide to eating out in and around Yorkshire. From cafés and pubs to the region’s most prestigious dining establishments – and everything in between – it will include every kind of eatery available. Each entry comes with a short review, prices, opening hours, address details and a star rating so diners have all the information they need to make an informed choice.
COMPETITIONS Thousands of entries pour in for our competitions each month. From tickets for sold-out shows to luxury holidays to highly sought-after products, and much more, we always have something special up for grabs. Our most exciting competition to date, however, is open for online entries right now. To celebrate 30 years of RMC, we have 30 fantastic prizes from some of Yorkshire’s best businesses and one lucky person will win them all. See page 12 for all the details.
EVENTS Firmly established as key events in the Yorkshire foodie calendar, the Westside and Eastside Restaurant of the Year Awards recognise the wealth of culinary talent in our region. The annual ceremonies showcase these high standards and the awards themselves provide an exceptional promotional tool for the winners long after the champagne corks have popped. RMC Media also hosts special celebrations whenever the opportunity arises.
PUBLISHING SERVICES With so much experience under our belt, it is only fair that we share our expertise. With ‘Start Your Own Magazine’, we help new magazines get off the ground with all the information entrepreneurs need to launch a successful new publication. Through ‘Buy Magazine Articles’, we sell features to other high quality publications. In addition, we offer a host of other publicity and marketing solutions to businesses in Yorkshire and beyond.
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The quality magazine for Chesterfield, Dronfield & South Sheffield Celebrating
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rom food and fashion to fast cars and celebrity interviews, over the last three decades we’ve covered a lot of ground in our lifestyle and business publications. RMC Media now produces nine monthly titles, printing one million magazines a year and delivering them to the best addresses in the region. Next month we’ll be launching a new, fresh look for most of our printed titles, so before we step into a new era here’s a look at the magazines which make up our portfolio of titles in the Yorkshire region.
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Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inducted its first female artist, Aretha Franklin
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The Berlin Wall came down. The end of the Cold War.
Nelson Mandela walked free after 27 years in prison.
Tim BernersLee released files describing his idea for the World Wide Web.
Absolutely Fabulous made its debut.
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July 1986 Westside Published in the summer of ‘86, the first edition of Westside was just 32 pages but, such was its popularity, within the year it had doubled in size. From the very beginning local restaurants played a key part and in the first issue Marvin Close served up a selection of his favourite tried and tested restaurants – Deakins and San Remo in Sheffield, Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese Inn and the George Restaurant and Hotel in Derbyshire all came up trumps. We have continued to support local restaurants over the years and now, the annual Westside Restaurant Awards, which celebrates the region’s finest, is one of the hottest events on the Sheffield social calendar. Our gossip column Gnome appeared very early on. This anonymous spy infiltrated the lives and parties of Westside people and gave readers a banquet of salacious gossip to feast upon. “Who is the Gnome?” became the question on everybody’s lips. Of course, we never told. In May 1989 Westside went on the hunt for the region’s most beautiful people. Women in the fashion business nominated from the ranks of men and Barnsley hairdresser Simon Nicholls was chosen for his effortless style. Managing director Tony Morgan was nominated by beautician Lynda Price who said: “He’s not a towering six footer but he’s got everything else and he looks good whatever he wears.” The first Westside June Guide was produced in 1991 to celebrate the World Student Games coming to Sheffield. This magazine is now an annual listings guide including restaurants, shops, and things to see and do in the region. Looking forward to the Millennium, in 1999 Westside got all geared up with its guide to the best Champagne. We gathered a panel of restaurateurs at Fischer’s Baslow Hall for a tasting. They tried 13 different bottles at varying prices and the winner was a budget bubbly, Tesco’s Champagne Brut. Westside has always tried to take a light-hearted approach wherever possible and in 2011 we cocked a snook at the recession with a typical quirky look at the various ways at which you could squander a lot of money very quickly. From buying a sports car with plummeting value to having your locks trimmed at a high-end salon, we discovered there’s plenty ways to splash the cash. Of course, none of Westside’s longevity would have been possible without the backing of our advertisers and some – including the likes of Blundells and PA Jewellery, who advertised in the very first issue – have been with us from the start.
“The Gnome infiltrated the lives and parties of Westside people and gave readers a banquet of salacious gossip to feast upon. ‘Who is the Gnome?’ became the question on everybody’s lips.”
June 1989 Eastside In the first issue of the quality magazine for Doncaster, Rotherham and North Notts we investigated the ins and outs of owning a racehorse, meeting a syndicate based in the Pilgrim Father pub in Scrooby, who paid £450 each for a part-share in a nag that might one day lead them to the winner’s enclosure. With our official partnership status with Doncaster Racecourse and the St Leger Festival, Eastside has retained a strong equine focus and the magazine regularly features upcoming race days and photos from the many events. We’ve always enjoyed a good gossip here at Eastside, and our resident party animal Toad has been at the heart of the social scene for a long time, making its debut in the spring of ‘97. Rather like Doctor Who, this is a beast that changes form every few years, but our appetite for party pictures and local lifestyle news never fades. The new millennium saw Eastside enjoying an exclusive face-to-face with Doncaster’s own Jeremy Clarkson. He was quick to deny national newspaper reports that he had been rude about his home town but, in the same breath, could not resist having a dig at Rotherham and Mexborough. Eastside has always kept a very close eye on the local dining scene and three years ago we stepped up our support Recipe for for the region’s fabulous restaurants with our first Eastside Rules of success attraction Restaurant Awards, which has enjoyed great success each True romance year at The Crown Hotel, Bawtry. With its many boutiques, restaurants and thriving community spirit, the market town of Bawtry lies at the heart Down the aisle... of Eastside Magazine. In celebration of this, Eastside features IN STYLE Visit Bawtry – a section devoted to celebrating all-things • Wedding locations • What to wear Bawtry – four times a year. > How to meet Mr (or Ms) Right
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After many years of troubles in Northern Ireland both sides agree to the Good Friday peace agreement.
The Euro currency was introduced and Manchester United achieved the treble.
The Millennium Dome was officially opened.
Labour won a landslide victory in the general election.
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July 1990 First for Business
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with other event speakers Paul McKenna and media mogul Jamal Edwards. Most recently, in last month’s issue, writer Andy Waple took a look at the Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park, which will be built on the former site of Don Valley Stadium. This £55million project will nurture the region’s sports research and development, health and wellbeing, as well as providing a school, college and some small stadia to support basketball and rugby. With world-class venues such as the English Institute of Sport already in place, the development of the Olympic Legacy Park will be the final piece of the Lower Don Valley Jigsaw. FFB has survived in an era in which many print publications have become obsolete. This is a clear reflection that FFB has always delivered what its readers want and has a strong standing within the local business community.
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August 1994 Sixer From fun, local features, and interviews with the likes of Sheffield Wednesday women’s team captain Steph Spence in 1999, to more serious topics, like how local businesses bounced back after the flood of 25 June 2007, Sixer has been at the heart of North Sheffield. In March 2004 we selflessly went in search of Hillsborough’s tastiest pork sandwiches. Four sandwich shops were put to the test. Baps from the Hungry Wolf, Béres Pork Shop, Biltons and Lily’s were all judged on quality of meat, bread, stuffing and sauce. Béres (which has been around since 1961) was declared the winner, with Lily’s in second place, and Biltons and Hungry Wolf in joint third. Always keen to keep in touch with local celebs, in January 2008 we caught up with Chapeltown lad Steve Peat. He grew up riding in Wharncliffe Woods and trained as an apprentice plumber, and it was his boss who introduced him to his first race. By 2008 he was twice World Champion, seven times British Champion and twice European Champion. In October 2011 we featured amateur dramatic society, the Stannington Players, who were celebrating 60 years of entertaining locals with quality theatre. The group has a rich history that dates back to just after the war; they actually began as a play-reading society in people’s houses. There were many name changes over the years but the group formally formed as the Stannington Players in 1951. TOUR In 2014 the Tour De France was one of – if not the – biggest DE FRANCE events to ever grace the rolling hills of North Sheffield. This N o r t h S hef fi el d all-cycling issue featured a Tour De France guide, an we lc o m e s t h e wo r l d ’ s greatest cycle race explanation of the jerseys, an interview with Team Sky’s Ben Swift, cycling fashion and a feature on the Bradfield Hill Climb. THE MAGAZINE FOR NORTH SHEFFIELD
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First For Business (FFB) delivers the latest business news and views from the Sheffield City Region to the desks of business leaders in South Yorkshire and the North Midlands. It offers a strong, independent voice which has given it a standing within the local business community since it launched over 25 years ago. While plenty has changed over the last 26 years, much of what matters to the business community remains the same. As far back as 1990 hot topics included transport, manufacturing and city centre regeneration. Sound familiar? Of course, these are the issues that matter when you are trying to make your city – or region – as economically successful as possible and no doubt in years to come we’ll still be discussing them. And we’re sure you’ll be reading all about them in FFB! Here are some highlights from the last 26 years. In March 1995 we ran a feature about the way new trademark laws (introduced in the 1994 Trade Marks Act) were making things easier for companies. The same issue included a feature on the latest phase of the Victoria Quays project including news that Nabarro Nathanson would occupy newly-built offices on the site. The following year we asked: should businesses be on the internet? There followed a detailed explanation of the various uses of the internet, including a relatively unknown form of communication: the ‘email’. Would it ever catch on? We thought it had a chance. Back in June 2008 the cover of now-monthly FFB featured none other than Sheffield golden girl Jessica Ennis-Hill. Andy Waple wrote: ‘Jessica Ennis, one of Britain’s top athletes cruelly robbed of an Olympic challenge in Beijing, is a perfect example of the new kind of export that is helping to reinforce the message that Made in Sheffield is still an international mark of quality’. As well as a keen focus on business news, FFB has interviewed some influential business people, including former director-general of the BBC, chairman of the Football Association and Sheffield hotelier Greg Dyke and TV Dragon James Caan, who was FFB’s cover star in 2010. He shared his views on business in an accompanying interview. In September 2014, FFB became an official media partner for MADE: The Entrepreneur Festival. This issue featured speaker Michelle Mone on the cover and included interviews
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Brazil won the World Cup, hosted by Japan and South Korea.
Britain recorded its hottest day ever as the temperature soared to 38.1C (100.6F) in Gravesend, Kent.
Fox hunting was outlawed in the UK.
Britain implemented The Civil Partnership Act granting civil partnerships rights and responsibilities identical to civil marriage.
The Arctic Monkeys’ Whatever People Say I Am, That’s What I’m Not album became the fastest-selling debut in British chart history.
The smoking ban came into force and banned smoking in public places in England.
Boris Johnson became London Mayor.
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November 1995 Northside Northside’s first issue was delivered to select homes in Leeds in November 1995 and, by June 1996, it was also being read in York and Harrogate. The cover of the inaugural edition featured Emmerdale actor Ian Kelsey, who had been judged Leeds’ most eligible bachelor by our editorial team. In the same year, Ian was nominated for Most Popular Newcomer in the National Television Awards for his role as Dave Glover in the soap. We picked a winner whose good looks have stayed on our screens, more recently Ian has appeared in Doctors as Howard Bellamy. Also in that first issue we reviewed two of the area’s best-loved restaurants at the time. Paris at Calverley was praised for its deep fried prawns in filo pastry, with cinnamon and ginger chutney starter and roast lamb joint. Northside predicted Paris would ‘thrive on its own genuine individuality for years to come’ and we were right; Paris continued to flourish for 12 years after our review. Our dish of the month came from The Drum and Monkey in Harrogate. Fillet of whiting with crab stuffing and glazed hollandaise was on the menu, and The Drum and Monkey’s chef Tina Nuttall explained how Northsiders could recreate the dish at home. At the time the
restaurant had been running for 23 years after being transformed from a pub, and today it is still a strong favourite for seafood in Harrogate. From fine dining to fast cars, motoring has always been a big part of Northside, and over the years we have put a host of luxury cars through their paces. In 2015, to coincide with the launch of the latest James Bond movie Spectre, Northside’s Adam Kay was given the opportunity to live out his Bond fantasies behind the wheel of the latest Aston Martin, the DB9 GT model. Our reporter was also treated to a viewing of one of Bond’s most iconic cars, the Aston Martin DB10, and a chat with Bond stunt driver Mark Higgins.
June 2002 City
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A magazine for young city dwellers in Sheffield. The latest trends, hotspots and events have always been a mainstay of City. The Hipster pages keep readers up to date on new additions to the city’s bar, restaurant, music, arts and fashion scenes. City has featured some of the biggest names in popular culture since its inception. In the first year alone the magazine spoke to hairdresser Nicky Clarke, chef Raymond Blanc and actor Christopher Eccleston. Ian Brown, Tinie Tempah, Duffy, Joan Rivers and Ellie Goulding have all graced the pages of City; more recently the magazine spoke to pop superstar Meghan Trainor. Sheffield’s annual inner city music festival Tramlines has taken up a residency in City; the magazine has stood at the festival’s side as it’s grown in both popularity and size since it began in 2009. City features illustrations as its cover, often by local artists. April 2016 issue featured a design from renowned Sheffield artist Pete McKee ahead of his hugely popular Six Weeks to Eternity exhibition at Magna Science Adventure Centre, whilst other editions have featured work from local illustrators including Tom J Newell, Faunagraphic and Grace Louise Taylor. >
“April 2016 issue featured a design from renowned Sheffield artist Pete McKee ahead of his hugely popular Six Weeks to Eternity exhibition at Magna Science Adventure Centre.”
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William and Kate got married, to an estimated global audience of more than two billion.
London hosted the Olympic Games for the third time.
Prince George was born.
Scotland voted to remain part of the United Kingdom.
Princess Charlotte was born.
The Queen celebrated her 90th birthday.
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June 2002 Image Image was launched in June 2002 as a new voice for the Sheffield area surrounding Crystal Peaks, Mosborough and Handsworth. In our first year we interviewed Trisha Cooper. A popular voice on our radios at the time, Eckington based Trisha co-hosted the BBC Sheffield breakfast show and then went on to produce radio all over Yorkshire. In the same issue we spoke to rock and roll legend Dave Berry. In 2012 we caught up with Dave again, after what he described as the “the best ten years of my career” and he was still playing music too, performing around the world but for relaxation he was selling antiques in Sheffield. Image often champions promising local musicians and The Mosborough Music Festival has been a summer highlight since it began in 2010. Image has had a long and harmonious relationship with Crystal Peaks, producing shopping guides at important times of the year such as Valentine’s and Christmas. Crystal Peaks celebrated its 25-year anniversary with us in 2013, and in 2014 we featured the centre’s famous bees who have set up home on the roof. Our reporter met the couple who take care of the hundreds of thousands of honey makers buzzing around the roof of one of Imageland’s biggest landmarks.
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HAPPY DAYS What’s Fonzie doing in Swallownest?
ROCK ON Festival fashions HOME TRENDS Bold new looks
“Image has had a long and harmonious relationship with Crystal Peaks, producing shopping guides at Valentine’s and Christmas.”
March 2003 Southside Southside launched in March 2003 and has been a household name in Chesterfield, Dronfield and surroundings areas since. In 2004 we focused on the historic Flagg Races, the UK’s only remaining horse race meeting to feature a cross-country race on natural hunting ground. The Chatsworth International Horse Trials are also a Southside regular and the world renowned equestrian event fills the magazine’s pages with previews of dressage, cross country races and show jumping each summer. Southside has featured some of the area’s most talented sportsmen before they’ve made the bigtime; in 2004 we featured 12-year-old golf whizz Scott Campbell who told us his dreams of one day becoming a professional. Today Scott has accomplished his dream and travels the world playing the sport he loves. Chesterfield FC’s star striker Jack Lester was interviewed ahead of his team’s 2-0 victory over Swindon at Wembley in 2012. Chesterfield won the Johnstone’s Paint Trophy that year. Southside featured the Spireites later on in 2012 but this time it was because their home ground was being taken over by the rocket man himself, Elton John. The megastar played to a sell-out crowd at the then B2net stadium in his first and only gig in Chesterfield to date.
March 2013 Pulse
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Pulse was launched in 2013 and went straight to the heart of the Chapeltown and Ecclesfield community, where it has remained ever since. In its first issue Pulse featured the Chapeltown Forum. The official aim of the group was to champion the needs of the Chapeltown area and in talking about the group in the magazine, Pulse supported and promoted a great community cause, setting a trend that has continued through the magazine to the present. Later in 2013 the magazine featured the Grenoside Reading
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Room, and spoke to the group of volunteers who took the building on when it was handed to the community. They transformed it into a heritage centre which has grown to become a hub of the community today. In 2015 Pulse met the volunteers who saved Eccesfield Library and managed to protect the library’s future after the council were forced to make cuts to the service. Alongside charitable community causes and events, Pulse has featured some of the area’s most interesting characters, including: entrepreneurs, such as Nose Warmer inventor Sally
Steel-Jones who featured in 2013; creative types, such as the Capelle Floral Art Society in 2015 and treasure-hunting gold panner Peter Sampson, who featured in Pulse’s June issue. Pulse’s sports champions have not been overlooked. We spoke to Betty Codona, the lady responsible for putting women’s basketball on the map in 2014, in 2015 the spotlight was on four lady golfers from Sheffield and Barnsley who were taking on the Longest Day Golf Challenge for Macmillan Cancer Support.
MIND YOUR OWN BUSINESS Pulse profiles some of the region’s best companies
OPEN FOR ALL Take a look at the
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THEN & NOW
Martin Edwards and John Murphy with the team move in to new offices in 1990... and still at the helm 30 years on
Then & Now
Hairdresser Paul Oates sent barbed Christmas ‘wishes’ in 1990 to the hotel that refused him entry without wearing a rather dodgy tie
RMC MEDIA AND FRIENDS THROUGH THE YEARS. Car of the future: David Barnes arrives in style in 1991 John Harrison told Westside what the smart modern man was wearing at his landmark fashion emporium in 1988... both he and his shop are still setting trends
Anthony Riddle of ELR advised readers on property trends in the 1980s
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Mike Marsh of PA Jewellery, dressed to impress in ’89 (inset) and with wife Pam at RMC’s 25th birthday party in 2011
Mike & Kay Blundell Time to play: taking to the cricket field to celebrate Westside’s 50 issues not out Celebration: RMC Media staff celebrated 30 years in business with a 1980sinspired fancy dress party at West 10
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VIBE
SHOUTING ABOUT SHEFFIELD KEEP UP-TO-DATE WITH WHAT’S HAPPENING IN THE CITY WITH RMC MEDIA’S NEW LIFESTYLE WEBSITE.
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WWW.SHEFFIELDVIBE.CO.UK ‘Shouting about Sheffield’ is the tagline of RMC Media’s brand new lifestyle website, VIBE. Updated daily, and with a strong presence on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram, VIBE offers an up-to-theminute picture of life in the heart of the city. From interviews with the people behind the events, exhibitions, festivals and businesses that make the city tick to event previews to restaurant reviews – and lots more – it is the go-to website for the people of Sheffield to find out what’s happening on their doorstep. The site revolves around three key areas. ‘Food & Drink’ features everything from new restaurant and bar openings to restaurant reviews and trends. ‘Watch, Listen, Do’ is the cultural and creative section, covering previews and reviews of all the great things to do in the city and beyond. ‘Movers & Makers’ profiles the people who make the city such a vibrant place to live, work and study. With guest bloggers and local contributors on board, we have also opened up the portal to others, providing a platform for the city’s creative talent to shout about their passions and skills. With nine monthly lifestyle magazines, special publications, a thriving book division, two hugely successful restaurant awards and sought-after competitions already under our belt – not to mention the dedicated team of staff bringing this all together – we are in the best possible position to deliver something we think Sheffield really needs. @VIBE_Sheffield We also welcome ideas and inspirations from across the city. If there’s something you think VIBE should be covering, let our digital editor Stephanie Burns know on facebook.com/VIBE-Sheffield stephanie.burns@rmcmedia.co.uk. In the meantime, check out the new site and let us know what you think by Instagram.com/vibesheffield tweeting @VIBE_Sheffield or finding us on Facebook and Instagram.
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30 HAPPY RETURNS
Chris Wilson with Jo Hercberg
Giving something back AS PART OF OUR 30TH CELEBRATIONS, STAFF AT RMC MEDIA WILL BE VOLUNTEERING THEIR SERVICES FOR MANY LOCAL GOOD CAUSES OVER THE COMING YEAR. THE FIRST TO STEP UP IS MANAGING EDITOR CHRIS WILSON. ere at RMC Media we’ve
tried to do our bit H always to make the world a better place, raising money for national and local good causes through cake sales, quizzes and charity days... and we will always continue to do so. But to celebrate our 30th year in business, we are also looking to do something a little different. This time, rather than shaking the charity tin and asking others to contribute, we’ll be getting stuck in and making our own practical contribution to the many good local causes that are close to our hearts. 30 Happy Returns is RMC Media’s modest way of putting something back into our community. As individuals and collectively, we will be going out and about over the next year, doing anything from litter picking to volunteering in animal shelters. We’ll return to this story regularly over the coming months and you can see how we get on, both in the magazines and on our website. You may spot us out and about in the community – we’ll be wearing the rather snazzy t-shirts worn by managing editor Chris Wilson (see above). Meanwhile, to get the ball rolling, Chris spent some time volunteering at a new cafe that takes a unique approach to sourcing ingredients.
The Real Junk Food Project, Sheffield So how do I find myself wiping down tables and chopping vegetables in a café where people are invited to ‘pay what they feel’ for their meal? It starts with the fact that 15 million tonnes of food is ditched in the UK every year. That’s three wheelie bins of food per person, making us the most wasteful nation in the EU. Food for thought – especially when, like me, you are fortunate enough to have a job that involves quite a lot of eating out in rather nice restaurants across Yorkshire and North Derbyshire. I first became aware of The Real Junk Food Project, Sheffield last summer when a friend told me she had spent the day after Tramlines, a weekend music festival in Sheffield, helping out in a pop-up restaurant where the main ingredients consisted of food left over after the bands moved on and the fans went home. The food was not past its sell-by date or contaminated in any way, but after events like this, the simplest thing for the vendors was simply to dump it and move on to the next event. Most of it was destined to end up in a landfill site. A small band of volunteer chefs, kitchen hands, pot washers and general helpers was trying to do something about this. Diners could pay what they could afford, or what they thought the meal was worth. Those who believed in the cause and could afford it might decide to pay more; those with empty pockets could volunteer, washing dishes in return for food. It turned out this pop-up restaurant was far from a one-off but part of a movement that began when Leeds-born chef Adam Smith found himself working on a farm in Australia where he witnessed the vast scale of food waste, in
agriculture and the catering industry. He came home and set up a café in Armley, Leeds, in 2013. There are now 95 across the country, staffed by volunteers cooking food that would otherwise go to waste, donated by local businesses, supermarkets, catering events, local households, food banks, farms and wholesalers. The Real Junk Food Project, Sheffield is now a year old and has grown from pop-up events to having its own café, at Regather Works on Club Garden Road, very close to London Road’s bustling array of restaurants, pubs and shops. Project director Jo Hercberg spent a decade in the online travel industry before deciding to leave the corporate world and do something she really believed in. The café is staffed by volunteers whilst food comes from local businesses, supermarkets, catering events, local households, food banks, farms and wholesalers. “Hopefully there will be pay-as-you-feel cafés all over the country soon,” says Jo. “But if the message spreads, and people start to think and act more about food waste, there will come a time when they close down because they won’t be needed.” As for my own small contribution, a morning spent wiping down and setting tables, putting the chalk boards outside and making a salad to go with the lunchtime quiches that Jo had cooked the previous day, was rewarding, and fun too. The Real Junk Food Project, Sheffield’s café is at Regather Works (57-59 Club Garden Road, Sheffield, S11 8BU). Open Thursday and Friday, 11am-8pm and Sunday 11am-3pm. realjunkfoodsheffield.com
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Winner takes all IT’S A COMPETITION LIKE NO OTHER – TO CELEBRATE 30 YEARS RMC MEDIA IS GIVING AWAY 30 PRIZES. AND ONE PERSON WILL WALK AWAY WITH EVERYTHING. e launched Westside, our first magazine,
and competitions have been at W inthe1986 heart of all our publications ever
since. Over the years we have been able to give away luxury holidays, fine wines, concert tickets and many more fabulous prizes. This is different. In fact, this will be our most exciting competition yet. To celebrate our 30th year we have put together a fabulous package of 30 gifts, all generously contributed by some of the region’s finest businesses.
1. Raymond Weil watch Made from stainless steel with rose gold PVD plated detail, this simple and original timepiece is perfect for any occasion (choose from a lady’s or gent’s size, RRP £850). PA Jewellery, www.pajewellery.com.
4. Half case of prosecco The Austin’s Group has selected this Prosecco Spumante Brut, Azienda Abbazia, Piemonte Italy for its light silver colour, fresh aromas and bouncy, medium dry flavours (RRP £11 per bottle). www.theaustinsgroup.com
7. Cinema tickets for The Showroom, Sheffield Enjoy four trips to the cinema or take three family members/friends with you. Showroom & Workstation, www.showroomworkstation.org.uk.
10. Selection of RMC books Discover new recipes and expand your culinary knowledge with a selection of cookery books published by RMC Media.
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Our competition is available to readers of all our monthly printed titles – nine in total – and one very lucky winner will be collecting a sensational array of gifts including jewellery, hotel stays, holiday flights, fine wines, champagne and much more besides. The only way to be a part of this once-ina-lifetime competition is via RMC Media’s new website – www.rmcmedia.co.uk – so take a closer look at the amazing prizes on offer and enter online now.
How to enter: Enter our competition online at www.rmcmedia.co.uk. The closing date is Monday 31 October 2016. Question: What year was RMC’s first magazine, Westside launched? For full terms and conditions, visit our website.
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2. £50 voucher for gentlemen’s shoes Select a pair of gentlemen’s shoes from Charles Brooks including Loake, Barker and Tricker’s and get £50 off. Charles Brooks, 241 Fulwood Road, Broomhill, Sheffield, S10 3BA.
3. Hotel stay at Brocco on the Park, Sheffield Spend a blissful night in The Dovecote, Brocco on the Park’s penthouse room overlooking Endcliffe Park, Porter Brook and Hunters Bar. Enjoy an overnight stay for two with a glass of fizz on arrival. www.brocco.co.uk.
5. Luxury dining at Napoleons, Sheffield You and three friends can dine in style with a bottle of champagne for the table, a three-course meal, and a £5 betting chip each for the casino (redeemable at the Ecclesall Road or Owlerton branch). Napoleons, www.napoleons-casinos.co.uk.
6. 30 bottles of ale Enjoy 30 bottles of our refreshing Thirty Something celebration ale, lovingly brewed by Bradfield Brewery, www.bradfieldbrewery.com.
8. Race day experience Spend your race day for two in style with a glass of champagne on arrival, followed by a three-course lunch in The Old Weighing Room and a race day programme (dress code applies. Age 18+ only). Doncaster Racecourse, www.doncaster-racecourse.co.uk.
9. Dine, stay and breakfast at The Crown Hotel, Bawtry After a three-course dinner for two, you and your partner can enjoy a bottle of proseccco in your room and wake up to a full English breakfast the following day. The Crown Hotel, www.crownhotelbawtry.com.
11. Ray-Ban sunglasses Keep cool with these blueframed Ray-Ban sunglasses. Visit Bawtry Eye Academy at their new premises at 7 Dower House Square. www.bawtryeyeacademy.com.
12. Two flights to Guernsey Aurigny Air Services are pleased to offer two return flights to the beautiful island of Guernsey, well known for its stunning coastlines, wealth of outdoor activities and French culture. Leeds Bradford Airport, www.leedbradfordairport.co.uk.
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13. Tickets to a Sheffield Wednesday game Enjoy two tickets for a home game at Sheffield Wednesday Football Club, www.swfc.co.uk.
15. Chiminea Staying warm is easy and stylish with this Floral Chiminea (RRP £90). Ferndale Garden Centre, www.ferndalegardencentre.co.uk.
14. Set of pans This Schulte-Ufer four-pan set worth £130 is suitable for induction, gas, ceramic or electric hobs. Grid Thirteen, www.gridthirteen.co.uk.
16. Tickets to see Diversity See dance titans Diversity at Leeds First Direct Arena. You and three family members/friends will also have access to the Premier Lounge with a restaurant, bar and window overlooking the Arena plaza. First Direct Arena, www.firstdirectarena.com.
17. Triple activity package Experience 4x4 off-roading, clay pigeon shooting and quad-biking at Yorkshire Outdoors, www.yorkshire-outdoors.co.uk. 19. Silver daisy pendant A delightful daisy cut-out pendant with dot detailing. In polished silver with a silver chain, it is charming and easy to wear. Green+Benz. www.greenandbenz.com.
18. Domino luxury rug This brown Domino shag pile rug is made from quality polypropyline fibre, suitable for all areas of the home. Dronfield Carpets & Floors, www.dronfieldcarpets andfloors.co.uk.
20. £100 Sandersons gift card Have a shopping spree at Sandersons, a new boutique department store opening soon at Fox Valley. Sandersons, www.sandersonsdeptstore.co.uk.
21. Lunch and a shopping spree Enjoy lunch for two and a complimentary drink at Ponti’s Italian Kitchen, followed by a £100 shopping spree at Fox Valley, www.foxvalleysheffield.co.uk. Ponti’s Italian Kitchen, www.pontisitaliankitchen.co.uk, 24. ghd curve This soft curl tong gives you effortless waves. Selected by Posh FX, 46 Middlewood Road, Sheffield S6 4HA.
22. The Schoolrooms hamper This hamper of treats includes a bottle of wine, parkin, biscuits, and Schoolrooms branded coffee and jarred goods. The Schoolrooms, www.theschoolrooms.co.uk.
23. Hair and shaving set Get that fresh-from-the-barbershop feeling with Savills’ selection of hair and shaving products. Savills, www.savillsbarbers.com. 26. 24-carat gold Balmain hairbrush Add some glamour to your hair care routine with this 24-carat gold hairbrush worth £129. The Vanilla Rooms, www.the-vanilla-rooms.com.
27. Family Feast Hamper The hamper includes five chicken breast fillets, five gammon steaks, five sirloin steaks, 2lb beef mince and 2lb diced beef worth £19.99. Underwood Meat Company, www.underwoodmeat.co.uk.
25. Tickets to a Sheffield United game Enjoy four tickets for a home game at Sheffield United Football Club, www.sufc.co.uk.
28. Bailey of Sheffield CABLE bracelet Bailey of Sheffield has created the CABLE bracelet for men – jewellery manufactured to last a lifetime (prices from £179.99). Bailey of Sheffield, www.baileyofsheffield.com.
29. Bottle of champagne Selected by Mitchells Wine Merchants, this Montaudon Champagne has a distinctive flavour, a deep gold colour and a doughy and nutty aroma. www.mitchellswine.co.uk.
30. Bottle of Slingsby Gin Gin specialists Spirit of Harrogate are offering a bottle of Slingsby Gin, made with the finest natural and locally sourced botanicals, Harrogate aquifer water and pure single grain spirit. www.wslingsby.co.uk.
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Success stories “As a director in Sheffield’s charity sector for many years I look to Westside and FFB to keep me in the picture. I need to know what is happening and, more important, who is making it happen! The magazines always have a finger on the pulse of the corporate, political and social scene, giving an honest and unbiased opinion. Over many years as a director at Whirlow Hall Farm, Freeman College and The Lyceum Theatre Trust, I have benefitted from their support of our fundraising campaigns and of the Sheffield charitable sector in general. They are a great team and long may their great work continue.“ David Heugh. Chairman, THE LYCEUM THEATRE TRUST
“RMC Media is a great supporter of local businesses and Bradfield Brewery has benefited from this support. The Sixer magazine in particular has supported our business not just with advertising but with editorial features and joint projects. We like to show solidarity within the local business sector and RMC Media provides an ideal platform for us to sit alongside other local businesses and encourages consumers to shop local.” Lisa Moat, BRADFIELD BREWERY
“We have advertised with Northside for a few years now and have received two editorials written by Phoebe Seymour. The way Phoebe has captured the work we do with vulnerable people and how she has described what we are trying to do here has been wonderful. We have seen a direct correlation to the distribution of the magazine and footfall increasing. The placement of the magazine has also proved successful with customers visiting after receiving it at home, as well as finding it in business locations such as private hospitals. ” Buffy Parkinson, CARING FOR LIFE
“The Crown Hotel has advertised with Eastside since the very beginning. Being ‘the’ social magazine of the local area to Bawtry, it has always been important for the Crown to have a consistent message within the magazine – this usually comprising of a DPS each month plus the social side of what’s been happening at the Crown and in Bawtry. A big part of this also has been the Visit Bawtry supplement, which appears quarterly. Stephanie Burns has been our contact for editorial and has always been extremely professional, prompt and articulate. She just ‘gets us’. Writing about the Crown each month, Stephanie has a total feel for all things Crown. She knows who we are and what we are about. She is almost part of the team! Once the pieces are written, we are then handed over to Terri for design and it always results in a great, readable DPS. We send Terri what’s been happening at the Crown – balls, dinners, wedding events, new restaurant menus and racing, to name just a few of the many goings on. We have also been extremely honoured to have started and hosted the Eastside Restaurant Awards with Terri and the team. Each year the event grows and grows and is one of the biggest nights in the area for all eateries and restaurants. To sum up, Eastside magazine hits our target markets and enables us to promote weddings, the restaurant, the bar and any events we have going on at the hotel. It works, and this is why we have been a loyal customer every month for years. So happy 30th, team Eastside, from the team at the Crown Hotel Bawtry!” THE CROWN HOTEL, Bawtry
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“Passion… commitment… energy… Come on Sheffield! Thank you to Mel and the team on behalf of everyone at Atkinsons for your continued support. We’re all in this together.” David Cartwright, store manager, ATKINSONS
“We have been advertising in Image magazine for several years now, on a monthly basis. Claire is very accommodating and always produces accurate work from any copy we send over, nothing is too much trouble and we are very pleased with the prompt service. Advertising in the Image certainly works for us.” Mandy Tyler, sales, marketing and events manager, SITWELL ARMS
“We have been advertising in Image for some time now and find that it is great brand awareness for us as a company, a good talking point in our appointments and a great platform to showcase our efforts in the community. Steph has been assisting me with the editorial pages we run in the magazine monthly and my column ‘ask the expert’. She always has a very forward-thinking and enthusiastic approach to our page and I am always excited to hear and see her ideas and outcome. To say I am pleased every month would be an understatement. I feel that Steph is valued asset to the RMC Media and it is a pleasure dealing with her.” Samuel Reaney, branch manager of HAYBROOK CRYSTAL PEAKS
“On behalf of myself and the management group I would like to take the opportunity to say a great big thank you for your hard work at First For Business magazine. We are delighted with all the work you have accomplished, and in particular Charles for his patience working with the brand colour scheme to develop the folders etc. We look forward to a long working relationship, it is a pleasure to work with professionals who are also nice people. It has been a particularly challenging workload for us in this past few weeks and your help has been invaluable.” Beryl Henshaw, managing director, B&E TOGETHER LTD.
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Wraps come off the new Clio RS16 flier Unveiled at the Monaco Grand Prix, this Clio RS16 is likely to be the fastest road car the French firm has ever built. Under the bonnet lies the 271hp 2.0litre pedal-pusher from the Megane 275 Trophy R, instead of the 197hp 1.6-litre turbo in the standard RS Clio. There’s also a new six-speed manual gearbox whihc replaces the six-speed paddle shifter which enthusiasts will no doubt be ecstatic about. Other additions include a 60mm wider body kit, adjustable Ohlins dampers, a pair of bucket seats with six-point harnesses, track-biased tyres, suspension components from the Clio R3T rally car and the rear wing from the Clio Cup racecar. Expect prices to be north of £30,000 with very limited production numbers.
Jordan Cutforth highlights new models, new features… and Renault’s raw power. New 2008 aims to heighten your senses Peugeot is its all-new 3008, the French firm’s most advanced compact SUV to date. As with all new models these days, the latest 3008 is larger, safer, more luxurious, more economical and lighter than
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Suzuki Baleno takes the middle road Suzuki has created an all-new hatchback. It’s called the Baleno and it’s built for people who want a car larger than a Suzuki Swift but don’t want the added bulkiness of the S-Cross or Vitara. Priced from £12,999, the Baleno will come with a 109hp 1.0-litre three-cylinder turbocharged petrol or a four-cylinder 1.2litre petrol unit with a mild hybrid set-up. Standard equipment is very generous and includes 16-inch alloy wheels, HID headlights, air conditioning, satellite navigation, DAB Radio with USB and Bluetooth connectivity, rear privacy glass, cruise control with speed limiter and front electric windows. Optional equipment includes automatic climate control, rear electric windows, a 4.2-inch central colour trip display, LED rear lights, Adaptive Cruise Control and Radar Brake Support.
Mazda’s MX-5 takes a drop of the hard stuff Introducing the new Mazda MX-5 RF. The RF stands for Retractable Roof. In essence, the RF is just the hard-top edition of the regular MX-5. Unlike the ordinary MX-5, which is a traditional convertible, the RF is what we call a Spyder – the opening of the roof is a little smaller than on your traditional convertible. Mazda’s reasoning for this is they ‘wanted to try something new’. It’s slightly taller than the ordinary MX-5 – only by 5mm – this means it won’t be as great in the handling department, and because it’s a hard top, it’ll be heavier too. Thanks to this roof though, it’ll be quieter and more refined. Prices have yet to be announced. On sale in 2017.
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