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Let’s be honest, we all overindulge over the festive season. It’s hard not to. There’s so much food, drinks, parties, gatherings… how can you say no?
But Christmas is not all about big heavy meals, sometimes those smaller bites, and smaller plates, can go a long way.
With this in mind, we have spoken to a trio of local pubs, restaurants and cooks seeking inspiration for smaller, buffet-style dishes that can be easily enjoyed at home.
Husband and wife duo Jack and Lucy Fitzgerald will be welcoming guests to the The Wheatsheaf Pub and Pantry, Bakewell over the Christmas period and as well as serving a full festive menu were happy to share some ideas for something smaller –and made for sharing.
Their Winter Warmer Board, with a baked Camembert at its centre, brings everything you love about this season to the table and is easy to prepare in advance.
“It’s a dish that invites conversation and slows the pace,” said head chef Jack. “Whether a starter to share, a light bite with a bottle of wine, it’s designed to bring people together, the heart of what The Wheatsheaf is all about.”
Lucy recommends a Chardonnay to complement the sharing platter or even a mulled wine as the spices and warmth from food feel.
“The buttery texture of lightly oaked Chardonnay complements the melted cheese and soft bread beautifully.”
The Psalter Hotel & Restaurant have gone full-on festive with a turkey-based cranberry and chestnut. The dish celebrates the warmth of winter with crisp, spiced fried turkey, a tangy-sweet cranberry ketchup, and a delicate topping of shaved chestnuts. A two-hour brine ensures succulence, while the gluten-free dredge brings a light, golden crunch touched with aromatic spice.
This dish embodies The Psalter’s festive
yet bright. The aromatic dredge, sweetsharp cranberry ketchup, and chestnut garnish together create a harmony of texture
unmistakably seasonal.
Leslie Buddington is the chef-owner of Six and a half and has created a beef cheek and a more elegant twist on a beef suet pie.
“The addition of cinnamon and star anise really lifts the dish and gives it a comforting festive feel,” said Leslie, who would recommend a full-bodied glass of red wine to go with the dish.
The roly poly can prepare this dish in advance and then reheat.
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Small plates are the way forward this festive season. Here are some great occasion dishes to try at home.
The Wheatsheaf Pub & Pantry The Winter Warmer Board
baked Camembert, bubbling and ready for dipping, surrounded by slices of freshly garnishes. The perfect balance of rich, creamy, salty and sweet. Gather round, tear and share - this board is all about slowing down, tucking in and savouring the season. Best enjoyed with good company and a glass of something warming.
The Psalter Hotel & Restaurant
Psalter Fried Turkey with Cranberry Ketchup and Shaved Chestnuts
Serves 4
Ingredients
The Brine (two hours):
2 litres cold water
100g sea salt
30g brown sugar (optional, for balance)
2 bay leaves
1 tbsp black peppercorns
2 sprigs thyme
1 garlic clove, lightly crushed
Peel of 1 lemon
Method:
1. In a large bowl, dissolve the salt and sugar in the water, then add the aromatics. Submerge the tur-key pieces completely, cover, and refrigerate for two hours. Once brined, drain, rinse lightly, and pat dry thoroughly.
The Dredge & Fry:
100g potato starch
1 tsp dried sage
½ tsp mixed spice
½ tsp ground cinnamon
½ tsp ground ginger
¼ tsp white pepper
Fine sea salt, to taste
Buttermilk (or seasoned rice milk, for dairy-free)
for deep frying
Method:
spices. Dip the brined turkey pieces into the buttermilk, then dredge generously in the
minutes — this allows the crust to hydrate slightly for extra crispness.
3. Heat oil in a deep fryer or heavy pan to 175°C.
4. Fry the turkey in small batches for 5-7 minutes, or until golden, crisp, and cooked through.
5. Drain on paper towel and season lightly with salt.
Cranberry Ketchup:
250g fresh or frozen cranberries
100g caster sugar
75ml red wine vinegar
1 tsp grated fresh ginger
¼ tsp ground allspice
Pinch of cinnamon
Pinch of salt
100ml water
Method:
1. Combine all ingredients in a saucepan and bring to a gentle simmer.
2. Cook for 15–20 minutes, until the cranberries have burst and the sauce thickens.
3. Blend until smooth and pass through a balance of sweetness and acidity to taste.
To Serve:
1. Arrange the fried turkey on warm plates and spoon over the cranberry ketchup.
2. Finish with freshly shaved roasted chestnuts for a touch of luxury and a soft,
a few crisp sage leaves or thyme sprigs across the plate.
Six
and a half
Beef
cheek roly
poly with caramelised onions
Ingredients
For the beef cheeks:
Vegetable oil
4 ox cheeks
3 carrots
3 white onions
1 leek
2 celery sticks
3 cloves garlic
1 tsp tomato purée
½ bunch of thyme
1 bay leaf
½ stick of cinnamon
2 star anise
1 large glass of red wine
2 litres of beef stock
For the suet pastry:
5g salt
500g suet
600ml water
For the caramelised onions:
3 large onions
Olive oil
Pinch of salt
3tbsp caster sugar
2tbsp white wine vinegar
Method
1. Preheat the oven to 150ºC.
2. Place a little vegetable oil in a hot sauté pan and seal the ox cheeks on both sides until well browned, then remove from the pan.
3. In the same pan cook the carrots, onions, leek, celery and garlic until golden brown then add the tomato purée and cook for a few minutes.
4. Add the thyme, bay leaf, cinnamon, star anise, red wine and reduce the liquid by half.
5. Transfer the ox cheek, vegetables and wine into a stockpot and add the beef stock.
6. Cover the dish with greaseproof paper
and tin foil then place in the preheated over to cook for three hours until the meat is really tender and falling apart.
7. Take the cheeks out of the liquid and shred the meat into pieces.
sieve into a saucepan, place on a medium heat and reduce the liquid by half.
9. Add some of the sauce to the shredded beef cheek and leave to cool.
10. While cooling make the pastry by adding all the ingredients together and kneading to make a dough.
11. Roll the dough out to thickness of a
pound coin and spread the cooled beef cheek mixture evenly over the dough.
12. Roll the pastry and beef cheek up to form the roly poly.
13. Wrap the roly poly in greaseproof paper and then tin foil and steam for 40 minutes.
14. For the caramelised onions, thinly slice the onions and add to the oil.
15. Cook slowly on a low heat until the onions are soft and golden.
16. Then add the sugar and the vinegar stirring.
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Pantomime
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16 December-24 January Montgomery Theatre
Join Wales Community Theatre Players this January for the purr-fect family pantomime.
Packed with laugh-out-loud comedy, live music, dazzling costumes and classic panto magic, follow Dick and his loyal cat on an adventure from London to Morocco and back again in search of fame, fortune and true love.
Rapunzel
28 January-1 February Montgomery Theatre
Join Handsworth and Hallam Theatre Company for a hair-lairious fairytale pantomime. Many years ago, the King and Queen were blessed with a baby girl with magical, golden hair. Their happiness was short-lived as the jealous, evil witch Mother Gothel kidnapped the child and locked her
powers for herself. With the help of local hairdresser Dame Fanny Follicle, her silly son Pascal and the dashing Prince Ryder, will Rapunzel ever escape her tower?
Aladdin
5 December-4 January
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Events
Disney on Ice
17-21 December
Step inside the story of Encanto with Mirabel and her family and learn that everyone has a special gift. Sail away with Moana and Maui on their journey across the ocean. Join Elsa on her
Theatre
A Christmas Carol
29 November-10 January
On a bitter Christmas Eve, the miserly Ebenezer Scrooge shuns festive cheer and human kindness, content in his cold, solitary world. But when the ghost of his former partner warns of a dreadful fate, Scrooge is thrust into a journey through his past, present, and future.
of his ways, he must decide whether to embrace change or be doomed to loneliness forever.
Carols, Charles Dickens’ timeless classic shines with redemption, heart and holiday spirit.
family pantomime, Aladdin, starring Strictly superstar, Kevin Clifton, CBeebies’ favourite, Evie
Williams.
Once again, the show will be written by Paul Hendy and produced by Evolution Productions, the same team that brought you the smash-hit panto Snow Whitewinner of Best Pantomime at the UK Pantomime Awards.
The Elves & The Shoemaker
4-7 December
characters, this brand new musical is the perfect gift for all the family, just in time for Christmas! This show is suitable for children of all ages.
as you swim under the sea with Ariel, explore with Belle, and sing-along with Rapunzel.
Christmas A Fairytale for Christmas
After four sell-out tours A Fairytale for Christmas -The ultimate Irish Christmas concert is coming to town. Singers, musicians and dancers perform Yuletide favourites such as ‘O Holy Night’ and ‘The Fairytale of New York’ and Irish sing-a-long classics like ‘The Galway Girl’ and ‘Dirty Old Town’. Think a St Patrick’s Day party - on Christmas Day!
Rat Pack: A Swingin’ Christmas at The Sands
The stars of ‘The Rat Pack - Swingin’ at the Sands’ will be bringing the ultimate Christmas party to the UK this festive season following a soldout show at the West Ends’ Adelphi Theatre last December.
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McGilveray’s at The Wortley Armsrecent winners of the Readers’ Choice Award in Westside & Southside Magazine.
Join us for our Wine Tasting Evening on 28th November, a relaxed night exploring exceptional bottles with friends, followed by our lively Burns Night celebration on 24th January, complete with traditional Scottish flavours and festive spirit. Book your place and experience award-winning hospitality in the heart of Wortley.
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The Peacock at Rowsley grabbed the headlines but with 26 awards in total, there was lots to celebrate at the Westside & Southside Restaurant & Bar Awards 2025, sponsored by The Owlerton Experience, writes Richard Abbey.
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Tuesday 16th December @ 8.30pm
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Sunday 21st December @ 8pm
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Cauliflower Soup with Cheese Croquette and Hazelnut Pesto – £6.45
Ham Terrine, Pea Purée, Pea and Crispy Onion Salad, Melba Toast – £6.95
Deep-Fried Brie, Chilli Tomato Jam and Salad – £6.45
Tempura Prawns with Lime, Coriander and Sweet Chilli Sauce – £7.45
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Honey-Glazed Ham Shank for 2 people – £29.95
Traditional Stew and Dumplings – £13.45
Full Rack of BBQ-Glazed Ribs – £17.95
Cottage Pie with Seasonal Greens – £14.00
Chicken Tikka Curry – £15.50
7oz Rump Steak – £18.50
Oven-Baked Hake with King Prawn Cassoulet and Parsley Sauce – £15.95
Roast Turkey Served with rosemary gravy, honey-glazed carrots & parsnips, pigs in blankets, stuffing and sprouts
Brie & Mushroom Wellington (v) Served with a creamy wild mushroom sauce and seasonal vegetables Cod in Buttery Dill Sauce Served with mashed and roast potatos and seasonal vegetables
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Christmas Pudding Served with warm brandy sauce
Profiteroles Drizzled with caramel and chocolate sauce
2 courses £17.50 • 3 courses £21.50
Afternoon Tea at The Guard House £14.95pp
A Choice of Sandwiches: • Cheese Savoury • Honey-Roast Ham & Pickle • Tuna Mayo • BLT. Mini Quiche Lorraine Savoury French tart with cream, eggs & bacon.
A Basket of Miniature Fish and Chips Crispy battered fish goujons served with chips.
Freshly Baked Buttermilk Scones Served with Strawberry Jam and Clotted Cream. Cake Selection Choose a slice from our daily selection of cakes at the bar.
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Mediterranean tapas and mezes are small dishes that are perfect for sharing and enjoying with friends and family. Enjoy fresh and flavourful ingredients such as olives, feta cheese, hummus, tziki, grilled vegetables, meat, and seafood. These dishes are a great way to experience the diverse and delicious flavours of Mediterranean cuisine.
After a quarter of a century, the vibe at Cubana remains as strong as ever. We spoke
One of region’s best-loved independent venues is celebrating a remarkable milestone this autumn.
November 2000, but the journey wasn’t without a challenge. Due to licensing delays, the team were unable to serve alcohol for the
twist meant the focus naturally shifted towards food, laying early foundations
biggest success stories
Since then, Cubana has evolved into a renowned for its tapas, cocktails, live music and late-night dancing.
Adrian Bagnoli, who co-owns Cubana with long-time business partner Brad we just wanted to bring a bit of Havana Cubana would weave itself into the fabric
incredible staff over the years and the customers who’ve supported us from day one.”
Florence in the 1990s, where he frequented a Brazilian nightclub called Maracana. Captivated by the atmosphere, he felt
club night ‘Viva Salsa”, a fortnightly event
clear there was this appetite for something
forces with Brad and Kito Morales to open 2000. Cubana spent nearly 14 memorable synonymous with warm hospitality, great music and unforgettable nights.
Cheers! Cubana co-owners Brad Charlesworth and Adrian Bagnoli
many fabulous memories there. One of the highlights has got to be hosting members of the Buena Vista Social Club and having some of their musicians perform live at Cubana following their City Hall shows.”
(formerly Platillos) became available, and after discussions between Adrian and Brad, the team made the decision to move to a new and architect Paul Brady, they recreated
Over the years, Cubana has welcomed some notable guests, including Aleida Guevara, daughter of Che Guevara.
about the food, the atmosphere, the décor, everything really.”
such as Panama’s Roberto Durán and British legend Ricky Hatton, along with a host of sporting celebrities who regularly drop in.
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national headlines for selling Havana Club Cuba to stock it.
Cubana also organises the renowned ‘Salsa in the Square’ events, outdoors in and music remains at the heart of the it’s DNA, staging a busy live music programme every week.
central to Cubana’s identity, the team are
local and national recognition.
shared values and the strong bond Brad and
fortune of having very many fantastic staff members work for us and being part of the Cubana family over the years.
music, good food, friendly people and a bit of escapism that just makes people smile seen nearly three generations of families really special.”
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Cubana Tapas Bar & Restaurant Unit 4, Leopold Square
Get inspiration from the independents this festive season.
Christmas gift range with prices ranging from £6-10. 1554 Coffee & Gift Shop S1 1HA. www.1554.co.uk
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Ponti’s Italian Kitchen has two rooms available for Private Hire.
The Private Dining room which is suitable for more intimate dinners and corporate meetings for up to 16 guests and the Perini&Perini room which can accommodate up to 60 guests for a sit-down meal and up to 130 guests with a buffet option. The Perini&Perini room is the perfect setting for special celebrations such as birthdays, weddings, engagement parties and baby showers.
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Christmas concert
Get in the Christmas spirit this year with a little help from styles from classical through to folk to musicals and more. as they celebrate the season with a series of concerts and events, carols.
Saturday 6 December at St Mary’s Church, Howard Road, Walkley, S6 3RX at 3.30pm with tickets £10 on the door.
Makers singing carols at Whirlow Hall Farm Fayre on Saturday Garden on Saturday 20 December between 1pm and 3pm.
rehearse every Thursday evening during school term times at 7pm and 9pm. New members are always welcome, there are no auditions, all sheet music is provided, and sight reading is not essential. See the website ( more information on joining.
Classic Ibiza – Back at Chatsworth
Classic Ibiza, sponsored by Adnams, will be returning to the stunning grounds of Derbyshire’s Chatsworth House on Saturday 11 July and is promising to take the family-friendly concert to even greater heights.
For further information and tickets, visit www.classicibiza.co.uk/ chatsworth
Home is where the art is
Cupola Gallery on Mddlewood Road is reeling from a huge response to its latest open call exhibition. This year’s theme – HOME - seems to have struck a cord with artists, with in excess of 40,000 people viewing the original social media call out.
The submissions from 73 artists, including Kate Kelly, Jill Iliffe and Suzie Smith, can be viewed at the Hillsborough gallery from 22 November until 3 January.
“Selecting work for this exhibition has been extremely challenging due to the high number of excellent quality submissions received,” said Karen Sherwood, director, co-curator and founder.
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f you’ve driven past The Bridal Box Boutique recently you may have noticed something different. A new logo and rebrand has given the bridal business a fresh new look but those same high standards remain, along with personal, dedicated service provided by owner Claire Parish and her staff.
Claire started The Bridal Box Boutique relocated to Stockbridge in 2023. Located on Manchester Road, it’s been the go-to place for brides-to-be looking for that perfect dress.
Claire likes dresses that are a bit different and The Bridal Box Boutique stocks gowns from eight different designers, including Rosa Clara, Lazaro, Demetrios, Ellis Bridal
She also likes to offer brides-to-be ample
time to look through this selection, making dressbuying an experience. She offers two types of appointments, the most popular of which allows guests up to three hours to enjoy the full bridal experience.
“We really take time to understand your personal style and you can try on as many dresses as you like during your time with us,” said Claire, who only books one appointment at a time so you get full oneto-one service.
“We understand wedding dress shopping can be a little stressful or overwhelming so we will make you feel comfortable and make the whole experience relaxed, fun and enjoyable,” she added.
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Gaining over one hundred and forty 5* Google reviews in just over four years, the customer service of this warm and friendly boutique is second to none, providing the full end-to-end service from choosing your dress to the final alterations. With an expansive inventory of luxurious dresses from exclusive designers, the owner strives to help you find the wedding outfit of your dreams in a relaxed environment.
The boutique is located in an old church school, with beautiful stained-glass windows and with the whole boutique to yourself for your full appointment, this really is the perfect place to say ‘yes to the dress’ whilst sipping on a glass of prosecco.
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Slaters Digital Installations launched in 2010 to run alongside the existing aerial business, which was established 50 years ago, providing services for the installation of CCTV systems, wireless alarms and doorbell and access control systems. They can also improve internet access throughout the home, either through hardwired or wireless connections.
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5. The Substance, plays an aging television fitness guru who undergoes a process that lets her de-age. Who plays her youthful counterpart?
6. Who played Scrooge name?
7. The Inbetweeners?
8. In which Christmas Special from 1996 did two lead characters dress up as Batman and Robin to go to a wake?
9. In National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation plays Chevy Chase’s wife Ellen?
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Resin bound surfacing is an exciting alternative for your driveways, decorative patio area and pathways.
With a smoother profile texture appearance than a resin bonded surface, this coating is also available in many different sizes and colours to suit your decorative requirements. The aggregate material is mixed with a suitable compound and laid on the prepared surface min 15mm in depth to provide a smooth and aesthetically pleasing bound surface.
Simply rejuvenate your drive or patio areas or even create new ones.
Resin bound systems are also permeable – they allow surface water to drain through complying with Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems (SUDS)
Resin Bound Dressing
An exciting alternative for your driveways, decorative patio area & tree pits.
Artificial Grass, Fencing, Steps and Ramps now available. Book to view our new display area.
For over 50 years Ronacrete has been at the leading edge of product development and performance. They provide a specialist range of products for installation by expert contractors such as ourselves.
To ensure that all our customers get the best possible service and highest quality product all of Ronacrete materials are manufactured to a quality management system and are certified to BS EN ISO 9001:2008
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WISHING ALL OUR CUSTOMERS OLD & NEW HAPPY CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR
Forget about the HANGOVER
Travelling is a given for many of us this festive period, whether you’re visiting family, friends or just looking to get away and enjoy some peace and quiet.
Christmas, and the run up to it, is a time alcoholic variety. And whether you’re the designated driver or someone who doesn’t like or partake in alcoholic drinks, this doesn’t mean you’re solely limited to soft ones.
With a growing generation of people that are foregoing alcohol, drinks manufacturers, especially in the alcohol industry, have had to get creative to meet an ever-changing market. Hence the rise in low-alcohol and non-alcoholic drinks.
you’ve noticed the growing shelf space in supermarkets for these alternative drinks.
Wines in particular have come on leaps and whites to pinks and sparkling.
Non-alcoholic wine is wine that has had its alcohol removed or is a wine-like
Most high-quality non-alcoholic wines are created through a careful dealcoholisation process applied to fully fermented, traditional wine. This approach aims to aroma, and mouthfeel.
The taste of non-alcoholic wine varies widely and differs from traditional wine,
wine and can sometimes taste sweeter, as
some unfermented grape sugars remain. Modern producers use sophisticated acidity.
alcoholic wines are often lower in calories; for example, a 150ml glass can contain as few as 15-50 calories, compared to over 100 in traditional wine. And the primary advantage is that it completely reduces Christmas parties stack up one after the other.
With this increase in non-alcoholic wines, we thought we’d put them to the test and so approached several leading supermarkets as well as some local suppliers for some samples. We sourced sparkling, with prices ranging from £2.99 to £14.
The Psalter provided the perfect setting for our taste test as a panel of six local opinions on colour, clarity and, of course, that all-important taste. Scores out of ten and taste.
The dining room and hotel reopened just over a year ago under the stewardship of chef Tom Lawson, whose small plates and Psalter is a contemporary space with lots of little nooks and crannies to make yourself
events such as Brunch with Santa, a Sleigh Bar and festive wreath making.
We started with the white wines, a
pinot grigio from Majestic Wine. The
and ‘unpleasant aftertaste’. The other two rating them as ‘refreshing’ and ‘tangy’; ‘fruitier’.
had an average score of 19 out of 30 with our panel agreed that it didn’t taste like a red wine.
over 20 out of 30. Our highest scorer (25 from Waitrose with our panel loving the refreshing and not too sweet’, ‘good all-
Giving it a run for its money was the Thomson & Scott Noughty Sparkling rose alcohol free, also from Waitrose and the ¡H! Barcelona Hola alcohol free sparkling as very good. Our panel also felt that the fantastic value for money at just £2.99 a
To summarise, our panel felt that these
particular, provided a fantastic alternative at a time of year when drinking can
to keep in the fridge over Christmas.
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Daybell&Choo
Contact Lens Practitioners & Optometrists
Wishing all our customers a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
Luxury Eyewear Clinical Excellence &
At Daybell & Choo, eyecare isn’t just about vision; it’s about safeguarding ocular health through clinical precision, advanced imaging, and decades of specialist experience.
Our clinical excellence is underpinned by a commitment to cutting-edge diagnostics. Every patient benefits from detailed enhanced examinations that go far beyond standard sight tests.
OCT Imaging
Used to assess retinal and optic nerve health, our OCT provides high-resolution, non-invasive scans to detect early signs of macular degeneration, glaucoma, and diabetic eye disease.
Meibography & Dry Eye Imaging
With advanced meibography, we assess meibomian gland health and dry eye disease with clinical accuracy-essential for long-term ocular comfort and contact lens tolerance.
Keratometry & Topography
Corneal mapping ensures precise fitting of both standard and specialist contact lenses, and is vital for detecting subtle corneal disorders like keratoconus.
A Clinical Standard Like No Other
Our list of clinical services includes:
• Most advanced eye examination in Sheffield using Enhanced OCT with swept source imaging anterior imaging and Optomap.
• Myopia management including axial length monitoring
• Colorimtery for visual stress
• Audiology services
• Access to all spectacle lens options - HOYA, ESSILOR, ZEISS, RODENSTOCK optimising visual clarity comfort and customisation.
As an independent practice, we are able to offer a huge range of frames, with a wide variety of styles, designers and brands.
With our professional help, you can find the perfect frames or sunglasses for you for any occasion. Whether it’s for daily use, a way to express your style, keep up with your adventurous lifestyle or protect your eyes from the sun, we will have an option for you.
Contact Lenses
Contact lenses could be the feel-good solution you’ve been looking for. While our designer frames are a great accessory and fashion statement, they may not always be comfortable or practical for your lifestyle. That’s why we provide a full range of contact lens solutions to suit every need.
We can provide:
• Soft daily disposable lenses
• Soft monthly / fortnightly lenses
• Gas permeable lenses
• Toric lenses
• Multifocal lenses
• Advanced over-night corrective lenses ideal for water sports and active lifestyles
• Myopia management
• Specialist lenses
Our tailored fittings ensure comfort, clarity, and freedom without compromise.
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WE KNOW VEHICLES
With 40 years experience, it’s no wonder Loxley Car Sales has grown a fantastic reputation for its individually sourced used cars. We’ve dedicated our efforts to guiding and advising our clients about the best vehicles on the market.
We offer a wide range of options and a professional service for your every need.
Looking for LUXURY?
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Black edition
variant is now available on the new XC90
four striking exterior colours.
exterior details, with the iron mark, grille, gloss black. Inside, customers can choose between two all-black interior rooms, both aluminium decors, and two options of material for the charcoal-coloured seats.
traditionally only been available in Onyx Black, the company has recently added three more exterior colour options: Crystal and the XC40 mild hybrid.
Back in black... Volvo’s new special edition turns to the dark side, writes Richard Abbey.
Fast and agile
Škoda is marking 130 years of innovation and performance with a special addition to its line-up: the Fabia 130. Building
Carlo variant, the special-edition model is Škoda’s fastest series-produced Fabia model to date with an output of 177 PS and a top speed 142mph.
The Fabia 130 features an updated 1.5 TSI engine and bespoke chassis dynamics designed to deliver the most engaging Fabia driving experience yet. A revised DSG transmission, selectable driving modes and a series of chassis and aerodynamic upgrades all combine to make it the most responsive Fabia ever built.
Elevated design
Kia has unveiled the new Kia Stonic, which represents a major overhaul of the brand’s popular urban crossover as buyers’ demand shift.
The model features a bold design, advanced technology and connectivity upgrades, and an updated powertrain strategy.
The new Stonic offers a 1.0 T-GDI petrol engine designed to cover a wide range of
version. Both powertrains are available with either a six-speed manual transmission or a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission.
toggle between climate settings and infotainment menus with ease.
Stronger performance
Dacia is delivering on all the
all-electric model, with a series of updates that include two, new, more powerful motors that offer stronger
everyday drivability or range.
Two new motors, 70 hp/52 kW and 100 hp/75 kW, replace the previous 45 hp/33 kW and 65 hp/48 kW units. These offer more power
that Spring can travel with ease in
comfortable driving experience.
These new powertrains work with a new 24.3 kWh battery, which
Renault Group and offers optimised thermal safety, longevity and cost.
Do you REMEMBER?
Last month, our pictures both connected to transport, in particular trams. The main picture showed a horse-drawn tram standing outside the Hillsborough Inn on Hillsborough Corner in 1895. The tram was used in the area until 1902 when the electric version arrived on the streets.
The smaller image showed Hillsborough c.1920. The white buildings on the left were demolished in 1993 to make way
This month we’re feeling festive, See if you can recognise any of the people in these pictures.
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