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Looking to pastures new WITH A LONG-TERM PLAN TO MAKE FARMING HIS FULL-TIME JOB, CHARLIE VILLAGE IS WELL ON HIS WAY TO FULFILLING HIS DREAM THANKS TO A HOBBY WITH A DIFFERENCE, WRITES STEPHANIE BURNS.

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wenty-three-year-old Charlie Village has been an agricultural fencing contractor and log supplier since leaving school at the age of 16. After working for a local company, he set up his own business and now successfully runs Charlie Village Fencing. Oh, and did we mention that he also farms 250 sheep in his spare time? That’s right, this young entrepreneur who, although raised in the idyllic Derbyshire countryside does not hail from a farming family, took it upon himself to begin what he describes as ‘just a part-time job’ shortly after leaving school. “We used to have chickens when I was a child and I guess I’ve just moved a bit further up the livestock chain,” he says nonchalantly as we chat over his kitchen table in the rustic Barlow farmhouse that has

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been his home since birth. After raising two orphan lambs for slaughter when he was 14, he quickly grew accustomed to the farming way of life. Aged 16, he invested in 30 acres of rented and owned land and 40 ewes, first lambing them the following spring. Seven years later, he has 70 acres of land and significantly more sheep. This foray into farming didn’t come as a surprise to Charlie’s mum, Claire. “My mum always thought I’d be a farmer when I was little,” says Charlie. “Growing up in the middle of the countryside, I guess I liked what I saw and wanted to get involved. I did go to agricultural college for a bit but I left because I felt I could learn more on the job – I’m still learning now and always will I think.” Although his family don’t help out too much with the farming, his dad – an engineer – relishes the opportunity to assist Charlie with the machinery that he designs and builds from scratch. I’m very impressed with a huge piece of kit that Charlie points out in the yard where some of his sheep are kept, and I wonder where this industrious spirit will lead. Charlie answers by explaining his longterm plan – to make sheep farming his fulltime job. He currently sells the majority of his lambs through Bakewell market, with some frozen packets also sold straight to the consumer, and he aims to continue pushing the entire business plan forward in the future. Though he assures me there’s no such thing as a typical day or week – a hugely appealing part of the lifestyle, I’m sure – he does have a regular morning routine of rising early to feed the ewes and their newborn lambs, which are housed inside. Usually the rest of the flock are on what’s known as ‘winter grazing’ and they helpfully nibble away at excess grass like nature’s lawnmowers. But in snowy winters such as the one we’ve just experienced, a lack of

grass has meant also having to feed the rest of them, too. I timed my visit perfectly to see the newborn lambs that have been bred especially for Easter. It’s actually against nature’s way to lamb this early and the majority of the flock will give birth in spring – but the 30 or so frolicking lambs I met seemed perfectly content, despite the icy conditions outside their cosy barn. Though not politically motivated, Charlie does like to encourage support for his fellow British farmers. “It is good to buy British meat and I guess I’d get a better price for my lambs if we only ate them seasonally but it doesn’t really affect me directly that some people don’t buy British,” he says in his typically relaxed manner. While he doesn’t get emotionally attached to his lambs, he does appreciate the beauty of bringing new life into the world and this is one of his favourite parts of the job. “If I was just business-minded about the sheep, I probably wouldn’t have them,” he admits. “But the worst part is when you get a phone call to say your sheep have escaped. It can be any time of day and you end up chasing them around the countryside. Luckily it doesn’t happen that often.” Charlie is also prepared for sleepless nights during lambing season, when he regularly stays up until the early hours of the morning to care for a ewe that’s giving birth. He’ll even visit again at 3am and then, after just a few hours sleep, be back at the barn before dawn to check on his flock. Not quite the part-time job he describes, then. “It does affect my social life a bit but I’m self employed so I can be flexible with my working hours,” he explains. Charlie will certainly have his hands full over the next few weeks as the spring brings with it a swathe of new lambs. But he’ll also have his eyes peeled for a farm of his own to rent – and, with this, his dream of becoming a full-time farmer will be one step closer to reality.

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MAKING A SPLASH

Country house style... these rustic and animalthemed items for home and garden are sure to get you into the spirit of spring.

LOOKING BACK

Look the part... freshen up your spring wardrobe with the latest fashions from these local boutiques.

60 Enjoy the thrills

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With three packed days of fine equine competition and entertainment, the Dodson and Horrell Chatsworth International Horse Trials is better than ever

64 Interview

Organising the Dodson & Horrell Chatsworth International Horse Trials once again is Patricia Clifton

66 Fashion

Get ready for longer days and lighter nights with the help of these local boutiques

76 Beauty

Welcome in the spring/summer season with a fresh new fragrance

78 Gnome

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Rustic home accessories to help you enjoy a taste of rural living this spring

Starting where its sister publication Westside ends, Southside’s distribution extends to the south of Sheffield, Dronfield and Chesterfield. A quality lifestyle publication aimed at the AB local audience. Southside’s status within the local community is cemented by being a “Chesterfield Champion.”

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84 Travel

Discover a paradise setting – and the world’s most beautiful beach – just a short flight from Malta

86 The Diary

A monthly guide to the best of what’s happening around the Westside region

88 Eating Out

We dine at Vito’s, The Schoolrooms, The Maynard, Rhubarb & Mustard and The Crown Totley

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113 Motoring

Jordan Cutforth rounds up the latest from the world of motoring

124 Look East

John Murphy heads across the M18 to find great golf at the Forest Pines Hotel and Golf Resort

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atricia Clifton became the event director of the Dodson & Horrell Chatsworth International Horse Trials three years ago and has strived to make the event a fantastic family day out with top entertainment. As well as well as organising Chatsworth Horse Trials, Patricia works with FEI (Fédération Equestre Internationale) developing eventing in Sub-Saharan Africa and is also on the FEI eventing committee, where plans for the 2020 Olympics are well underway. We caught up with Patricia on globetrotting, sport development and what’s in store for this year’s show.

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What has changed since you became events director?

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Well, we’ve got quite a few new additions to the programme – in fact every year we’ve brought in some new attractions and general event upgrades. That has been really exciting, we have grown hugely, but for me, the most important thing is that the team that I started with is still in place, because they do all the work.

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What’s new this year?

This year we have what we call arena eventing, which is very much aimed at amateur riders who want a chance to compete at Chatsworth. It’s a short show jumping course with a 90cm class and 100cm class followed by a short cross country within an arena and it’s the first time we have run it. We thought a lot of people would love the experience of riding at Chatsworth so we hope they will like it. We have another new competition this year, the Event Rider Master Series, is being hosted by Dodson & Horrell, which we hope will attract the top riders in the world. It will run over six events throughout the UK this year and Chatsworth is the first leg. In 2017 it will extend to Europe. The winner will be the Event Rider Master Champion but they will also win significant prize money.

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Planning for the show starts almost before the event has finished and it is a year-long process, although not full time. We consider what worked and didn’t work and what we need to change to improve it and then we think about what added value can we give our visitors. What have been the highlights?

Taking the reins

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ORGANISING THE DODSON & HORRELL CHATSWORTH INTERNATIONAL HORSE TRIALS ONCE AGAIN IS PATRICIA CLIFTON. SHE TELLS FIONA BARBER WHAT TO EXPECT AT THIS YEAR’S EXTRAVAGANZA.

We have had really good weather the last two years, which makes me very nervous for this year! I think the highlight is to see really happy people; that is what it’s all about. Why should people come to Chatsworth Horse Trials?

I think we have a really good offering; apart from horses the dog agility and show, the Newfoundland Rescue Bears and the sheep show are all back by popular demand. In addition, we will have Paws For Thought and

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the dog and duck show as well as a lot of other activities for children. There are food stalls, and shops, and we’ve got the top riders in the world – we are expecting a large percentage of the top 150 riders, especially in this Olympic year, we hope they will use Chatsworth as part of their preparation for Rio – and there’s the really nice addition of more amateur riders. I think it’s going to be great. What other projects are you involved with?

I am still very involved with the FEI development programme, it has been a huge success for the FEI. My particular region, which is SubSaharan Africa, has the most incredible people who are working really hard to get the sport of eventing going in their countries. This particular project was supported by the IOC (International Olympic Committee) and that actually finishes this year. But because we have made so much progress, I am really keep to find a way to keep promoting and supporting it, so we don’t get these countries going then just drop them. I am also on the FEI eventing

committee, so I am very involved in the 2020 Olympic programme, which aims to try new and innovative ways of bringing our sport to the public. We are working very closely with broadcasters and presenters to create as much excitement around eventing as possible, while keeping the integrity of our sport. What does the future hold for you at Chatsworth?

As long as they want me I will stay there, but you never know what is going to happen next. I am still travelling a lot with eventing to all parts of the globe, so there’s always an issue with finding enough time to do all of these things. But for now, I am at Chatsworth and we just hope it carries on going well. When you do decide to hand the reins over, what legacy do you hope to leave behind?

I suppose I would want to have helped improve the event and bring new things in that the public and visitors find appealing and to keep a good happy team. I always fear letting people down, so if can manage not to do that I’ll be happy.

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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 sixpoint 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.

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Quality never goes out of style. That’s why Westside has been the undisputed market leader for 30 years – and the lifestyle must-have for Sheffield and the Peak District’s professional and high-income readership. Targetted straight through the letterboxes of homes in the city’s most desirable postcodes, Westside takes your advertising message straight to where it really counts. Its role as a guide to all that’s good in Sheffield, especially restaurants, is reflected by the staging of the prestigious annual Westside Restaurant of The Year Awards.

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 the previous model – about 100kg lighter in fact. Inside there’s a host of advanced technology to keep you entertained: there’s a 3D satellite navigation system with TomTom® Traffic which takes into account the contours of the earth, a Mirror Screen function for your Smartphone and a feature called i-Cockpit® which supposedly heightens your senses for a better driving experience. There’ll be two petrol engines and four diesels available for the 3008. Prices are yet to be confirmed, but order books open from November.

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.

y first Sukhothai experience was a decidedly intimate affair. As those who visited the earliest venture in the Leeds suburb of Chapel Allerton will recall, stepping into head chef and owner Ban Kaewkraikhot’s tiny restaurant was a bit like stepping into a neighbour’s home... if that neighbour happened to wear Thai national dress and offer knockout food from their homeland. It was cosy, friendly and – best of all – while the menu may not have been massive, the food was immaculate and bursting with authentic Thai flavours. That was back in 2002 and we have moved on considerably since those early days. The original restaurant has expanded to more than twice its original size and there are three more sizeable venues all bearing the Sukhothai name – Headingley, Leeds city centre and Harrogate – all offering a large and varied menu. We all know that bigger does not necessarily mean better, but my recent visit to the Harrogate restaurant proved that the charms that won me over in the early years – a friendly greeting, immaculate décor and delicious Thai food – had not been lost. The Sukhothai experience is bigger, but it is still like being greeted by a long-lost friend.

And so, after cheery smiles and the prompt arrival of drinks, we set about the formidable task of selecting from a mouth-watering selection of curries, stir-fries and specials. Seafood lovers may find the simplest option is to start with one of the mixed platters; the fishy version (£9,95 per person) contains a generous selection of satay fish, prawn skewers, squid in batter and mussels. With spicy and satay dipping sauces on the side, this was a suitably impressive and wideranging introduction to Thai cuisine. For mains, most Thai restaurants have their own version of Weeping Tiger (£15.95), a sirloin steak that is marinated, grilled and served on a sizzling hot platter in special sauce. The Sukhothai version was succulent with just the right amount of chew – savoury, slightly spicy and delicious. We notched up the heat level slightly with our second main course, chicken gata lon (£10.95) . This stir-fry dish with garlic, black pepper, lime leaves, oyster sauce, lemongrass, onion, fresh chilli and crispy basil was bursting with clean, fresh flavours. Side dishes are a vital component of any Thai meal and since the sauces are never too heavy or thick, sticky rice (£3.15) and soft noodles (£3.35) were a perfect accompaniment and, just to add one last hit of sharp, crunchy

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goodness, a spicy salad with shredded papaya, chilli, peanuts and dried shrimp (£6.95) really hit the spot. Rounding things off nicely, two traditional Thai desserts – fresh mango with sticky sweet rice (£4.95) and banana in batter with icecream (£4.95) – sent us contentedly into the Harrogate night. The only slight annoyance was that there were so many dishes left untried, but Sukhothai is an old friend we will be calling on again soon. Sukhothai 19 Cheltenham Parade, Harrogate, HG1 1DD Tel: 01423 500869 www.sukhothai.co.uk

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For your eyes only ADAM KAY UNLEASHES HIS INNER JAMES BOND BY JUMPING BEHIND THE WHEEL OF THE LATEST ASTON MARTIN TO MARK THE RELEASE OF SPECTRE.

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am in an Aston Martin DB9 GT at top speed, burning rubber, pedal to the metal. Beneath my three-piece suit, my heart is pounding. An evil henchman sits beside me, gun trained at my temple. In hot pursuit, a fleet of hired goons, tyres screeching as they race to close me down. I glance at the hidden button that triggers the rear machine guns; one touch would blow the enemy to dust. I hover my finger over it, waiting for the right moment, hovering, hovering… Alright, alright. No I don’t. No I’m not. I am in an Aston Martin DB9 GT; that much is true. But not in a heart-stopping, nerve-shredding, high-speed chase. Actually, I am somewhere off the A6110 just outside Leeds – and I am stuck behind a tractor. I am wearing my best three-piece suit, yes – but it’s high street, not Savile Row. The evil henchman at my side is in fact a very nice man from Aston Martin called Richard. (And he’s unarmed. Well, as far as I know.) And the cars behind me are not driven by hired goons;

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more likely they’re retirees on their way back home from Lidl. I am here, behind the wheel of this great machine, as part of an event celebrating the latest James Bond film, SPECTRE. But as you’ve probably gathered, I’m making the most of the opportunity by indulging in a little wish-fulfilment. As a kid, 007 was my hero. While peers chased footballs round a field and idolised Ronaldo (the one with the teeth, not the one with the abs), I was dreaming of being Bond. Sean Connery’s effortless sophistication, Timothy Dalton’s anguish and grit, Roger Moore’s eyebrow acrobatics – I loved ‘em all. I think my favourite ever Christmas present was the waistcoat and bow tie set which became my unofficial spy uniform. All of which explains why now, sat in the driver’s seat of an Aston Martin – AN ASTON MARTIN! JAMES BOND’S CAR! – I am having a bit of a moment. Later this evening, at Aston Martin Leeds, is the main event. The car dealership is filled with Aston Martins identical to those seen in Bond films through the years. Oh! There’s a DBS like Bond’s wedding car in On Her Majesty’s Secret Service! Ah! That’s a V12 Vanquish, like the ‘invisible’ car from Die Another Day! Nfgh! That’s a silver DB5, the Goldfinger car! Over here, the pièce de résistance: an Aston Martin DB10. In celebration of the manufacturer’s long association with the Bond franchise, this new model was created especially for SPECTRE; only ten will ever be made, eight of these used as stunt cars in the movie itself. And unlike the other replica vehicles on display tonight, this one is the real deal – one of those eight seen onscreen. After attendees have mingled and been suitably refreshed (yes, the bar is serving vodka martinis; yes, I do partake; I must report they are stirred, not shaken), the evening’s guest speaker takes to the stage: rally champion and stunt driver Mark Higgins. Mark is arguably more Bond than Daniel Craig. That car chase through Rome in SPECTRE? That’s Mark with his foot to the floor, not Daniel. Any driver’s dream job – but, says Mark, not without its challenges. “We spent one month in Rome, the whole of March, shooting a sequence that ended up making about two minutes of screen time in the final film,” Mark says, “And there are 350 film crew, 16 security people, 150 extras on location – about 1,000 people there in total, all for this two-car chase. So the pressure to get it right is pretty immense.” A professional driver from the age of 17, Isle of Man native Mark has won the British Rally Championship three times. His appearances on camera are another arrow in his quiver; his stunt CV includes work on Top Gear with Ben Collins, aka The Stig. He began his association with Bond on the

second Daniel Craig film, Quantum of Solace, and together with his team won an award for stunt work on its follow-up, Skyfall. But as well as being Bond, Mark’s work on the films throws up some other surreal moments as well… “I spent most of Skyfall dressed up as the actress who plays Moneypenny, Naomie Harris – hair, make-up, everything,” Mark laughs. “Once she came in to the dressing room as I was being put into costume – that was a weird day!” Whatever the outfit – dinner jacket or drag – it’s fair to say Mark’s position as 007 stunt driver is safe. Cut back to me in the Aston Martin DB9 GT, tootling along behind the tractor. Despite my love of Bond, I do not share my fictional idol’s skill with or knowledge of cars. For the petrolheads, here are the vital statistics about the one I’m currently driving. 6.0-litre V12 petrol engine. Touchtronic II sixspeed transmission with electronic shift-bywire control system. Zero to 62 mph in 4.5 seconds. No? Me neither. All I know is it goes fast, and looks gorgeous while it’s doing it. This particular model of Aston Martin is the latest version of the DB9 – the one before the SPECTRE car – and will set you back some £140,000. But that weighty price tag

gets you a vehicle truly worthy of a secret agent. Little wonder that Bond has such a strong and lengthy connection with Aston Martin: both are quintessentially British and the very definition of style. The DB9 GT even has a gadget or two. Before we set off, Richard, the nice man from Aston Martin who is contractually obligated to ride along with me to make sure I don’t die (or worse, put a dent in the Aston), shows me the controls. He touches a button – and on either side of the dashboard, up pop two Bang & Olufsen stereo speakers. Not quite hidden machine guns, but still pretty cool. Later, as we pull onto the motorway to head back to the garage, Richard presses another button that switches the DB9 into ‘Sport’ mode. The exhaust lets out a leonine roar and our heads hit the seats as the car thrusts forward, all speed and fury. And though I know I have to hand the keys back soon and that my nostalgic trip is almost over, in that moment I am Bond again. I look in the rear view mirror at the hired goons giving chase. My finger pauses over the trigger, hovering, hovering… JCT 600 Aston Martin Leeds Ring Road, Lower Wortley, LS12 6AA Tel: 0844 844 3108 www.jct600.co.uk

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aving first visited Doncaster in May 2015 with Madame Butterfly to great success, Northern Ballet return with a brand new full-length ballet celebrating the 200th anniversary of Charlotte Brontë’s birth. Jane Eyre is one of literature’s greatest heroines. Orphaned at a young age and cruelly treated by her Aunt, Jane is a plain but intelligent child who grows up knowing little kindness. Sent away to a charitable school, she later accepts a position as a Governess at Thornfield, a gentleman’s manor whose master is the dark and impassioned Mr Rochester. In spite of their social differences, an unlikely bond grows between the pair but as their romance develops, it becomes clear that Mr Rochester has a hidden past that threatens to ruin them both. A dramatic tale of romance, jealousy and dark secrets, Jane Eyre is the story

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of one woman’s indomitable spirit overcoming all boundaries. This new ballet is choreographed by international dance maker Cathy Marston, who was previously Associate Artist at the Royal Opera House (2002-2006) and Director of the Bern Ballett in Switzerland (2007 – 2013). She has brought on board an impressive creative team, including composer Philip Feeney, whose credits for Northern Ballet include Dracula and Cinderella. Patrick Kinmonth, who has worked closely with photographer Mario Testino designing numerous campaigns for Gucci,Valentino,Versace and Dior designed the sets and costumes. As the daughter of two English teachers, Cathy was first introduced to Jane Eyre as a child. We caught up with her during rehearsals and asked her to tell us about bringing Charlotte’s Brontë’s iconic novel from page to stage. “Charlotte Brontë’s Jane Eyre was a novel far ahead of its time and when I think of Jane Eyre I feel inspired by images of her passionate but 'impossible' relationship with Mr Rochester, the fire and emotional destruction symbolised by Bertha

Mason - the infamous 'woman in the attic', the contrasting icy moorland through which she seems to run from one chapter of her life to another, and of course her final reunion with Rochester. “But these images only touch the surface of a character and a book that continue to provoke and move generation after generation, re-read after re-read.” Often drawn to strong female characters, Cathy explained that: “Jane is considered an early feminist character. She feels she is fighting the outside world but she is also fighting herself. Her reactions are seldom obvious and we must always ask ’what would Jane do here’ ” Jane Eyre is Cathy’s second fulllength production for Northern Ballet, following an adaptation of the Dickens classic A Tale of Two Cities in 2008. On returning to work with the Leedsbased company, Cathy said: “Creating for Northern Ballet is a joy because everyone in the organisation shares my passion for telling and digging deep into stories through dance. Though the Company has excellent technique and production values, it is their unparalleled ability as dance actors that I love most.” Northern Ballet’s Artistic Director David Nixon OBE added: “Having already adapted Emily Brontë’s Wuthering Heights it seems appropriate that Northern Ballet should also immortalise her sister’s Jane Eyre through dance and doing so in the bicentennial anniversary of Charlotte Brontë’s birth makes it all the more special.”

Tickets Northern Ballet are at Cast, Doncaster from Thursday 19 – Saturday 21 May presenting the World Première of Jane Eyre and tickets are £18.50 /£16.50 concessions*. The company will perform Tortoise & the Hare for children 3+ on Saturday 21 May, tickets £8.50 adults / £5.50 child*. Tickets for both performances are available on 01302 303 959 or castindoncaster.com *Includes 50p per ticket booking fee, not charged if paying by cash.

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May memories CAN YOU IDENTIFY THE FACES IN THIS LINE-UP FROM 1945? athleen Porter (nee Higgins) from Chapeltown kindly sent us this photograph of May Queen ‘sweet pea’. It was taken in 1945 at the Trinity Methodist Chapel, which is now the EPPiC Theatre on Well Lane in Ecclesfield. Kathleen said: “I am sat in the centre of the photo with my sister Pam, Doris Wass, Sandra Wass and Joyce Whitham. The other two girls I recognise but can’t recall their names. My elder sister Joan is at the front of the photo, first of the four people on the right.” Kathleen also shared memories of growing up in the area. “I remember skipping on the street under the light in Butchill Avenue in front of Megan Hartley’s house. And another game – guessing a film star’s name just from the initials and, if correct, dashing across the road. No expensive toys needed. We would stop out as long as we could until dad called us, at least twice, with the words ‘Kathleen, come on ‘ere’.” If you have any memories of the May Queen, or can name anyone else in the picture, please get in touch. Call Stephanie Burns on 0114 250 6300 or email Stephanie.Burns@regionalmagazine.co.uk and we will print your comments in the next issue. We would also like to receive your old pictures for Looking Back. If you have any that you would like to share, please send them, along with your name and a short description of the photograph, to Pulse Looking Back, 6 Broadfield Court, Broadfield are brands, including Brodie and Ochre, Business Park, Sheffield S8 0XF, or email them to particularly popular. Stephanie.Burns@regionalmagazine.co.uk. If you would like us to return your photographs, please include your address with the There are also a number of accessories images and we will be happy to post them back.

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CLASSIC LOOKS, REASONABLE PRICES AND FRIENDLY SERVICE COMBINE TO MAKE GEORGIE’S BOUTIQUE A MUST FOR FASHIONISTAS OF ALL AGES. f the last 18 years have taught Georgie Roberts anything, it’s that many fashion trends have a habit of coming back around. However, it’s nice to know that the personal and friendly customer service at Georgie’s Boutique never goes out of style. The boutique is located in the fashionable West Park area of Harrogate and is proud to be an independent women’s wear boutique stocking quality, yet affordable brands such as Aideen Bodkin, Forever Unique, Oui, Javier Simorra, Inwear, Almost Famous, Bariloche and many more. Joint owner Georgie has been in the retail industry for 27 years, starting out as an assistant at a successful country wear store, before opening her own store Georgie’s Boutique. Five years later, the demands of her busy family life meant she needed a little help, so Georgie’s mother Ann Day stepped in as joint owner in 2003. Ann is now in charge of accounts and helps with the day-to-day running of the shop, whilst Georgie enjoys the creative side of the business, such as putting outfits together and dressing the window spaces with this sea-son’s must-haves. However, Georgie knows from experience that what really drives her business is the strong relationship she and her dedicated team have with their customers. “Customer loyalty is key to our success,” says Georgie. “We’re helpful, not pushy, and

believe in looking after our customers. We are always happy to source products from individual, smaller companies and over the years, many of our customers have become our friends.” Georgie’s offers everything from smart casual wear such as jackets and shirts, to evening dresses. They have a wide selection of wedding outfits including a gorgeous wedding range by Aideen Bodkin and quality cashmere

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including jewellery and handbags to complete your look. And the best part? You get all the most rare and unique brands without the hefty price tags. As well as establishing themselves as one of the friendliest and best stocked women’s wear stores in the area, Georgie’s Boutique has traded at many charity fairs over the years, most notably at Castle Howard, Ripley Castle and Newmarket Racecourse. Ten per cent of the proceeds from these sales went to various charities close to the Georgie’s heart, including NSPCC and Macmillan. Georgie’s clothing is aimed at women aged 30 to 80, but as Georgie has found – women from either side of this age bracket dress more alike than you’d think. “We have a whole range of styles, but there are a number of items older and younger customers agree on,” confirms Georgie. “I had a 70-year-old buy a poncho and later that day I sold the same poncho to a woman in her twenties. Some fashion items remain classics.” Call into Georgie’s Boutique for some advice or for a coffee or a prosecco and a browse. If you’re still not sure what you’re looking for, they also offer a personal customer service by appointment. Georgie’s Boutique 18 West Park, Harrogate, HG1 1BJ Tel: 01423 560092

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KICK-START YOUR SUMMER AT MOSBOROUGH MUSIC FESTIVAL AND EXPECT BIGGER AND BETTER ACTS THAN EVER BEFORE, WRITES LAURA BOOTH. s summer fast approaches, all music lovers will be gearing up for the festival season. Grab your wellies and face paint, and get down to Sheffield’s local music festival this June. Originally starting from humble beginnings, Mosborough Music Festival began in 2011. The inspiration behind the event came after the sudden death of talented local musician Mark Thorley. He played a big part in the rise of Mosborough Football Club and, after his death, a day of charity football games and bands playing at Mosborough Miners Club was organised to raise funds for his then fiveyear-old son. The event was so well attended that organisers decided to make it an annual event. This year the festival is Friday 3 and Saturday 4 June, on the old Westfield School site in Mosborough and is set to see its biggest crowds yet as it celebrates its sixth anniversary. The festival has grown year on year and

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last year’s event was a sell-out. With big name acts now taking to their stages - in previous years the festival has seen the likes of Reverend and the Makers, Paul Heaton, The Selecter, Doctor and the Medics and Lucy Spraggan play to the crowds – this year promises to be bigger than ever. Mosborough Festival will raise money for two charities this year including Help For Heroes, a charity that supports thousands of men and women and their families from the armed forces, along with the local Mosborough Community Sports Group, which provides sports facilities for the young and old. After playing an explosive set at the festival in 2013, on the back of their epic album, Mirrors, Sheffield’s Reverend and the Makers are back to headline this year due to popular demand. Support acts include Liverpool’s Space, Beautiful Neighbourhood, Female of the Species, and Me and You V The World. Complete Madness add to the quality line-up, as do The Southmartins, and Britain’s most famous busker band, Phat Bollard, whose song Millionaires went viral on YouTube, reaching one million views. Marquis Drive, the UK’s number one Britpop anthem tribute band will join the line up to do a indie covers set featuring songs by the likes of The Stone Roses, Happy Mondays, Cast, and Pulp. Local 12-piece ska and reggae band Jungle Lion are also set to return. After playing at the festival last year they said: “What makes Mosborough special is you get the best of both worlds, in the sense that it’s a very friendly and relaxed event but at the same time the standard of bands is really, really high.” Highly acclaimed Liverpool band, The Jackobins, with their new hit single One More Chance, will also play, along with Midlands-based The Shanklins, who are set to play a number of indie-rock tunes to get the crowd going wild. Also in the Mosborough mix this year are some up-and-coming local Sheffield bands, including Redfaces, Bang Bang Romeo,Velcro Teddy Bears, Malarky Affair and The SSS.

Tickets: Under 10s are free with a paying adult. 11-15 year olds, £5. Friday evening tickets are £7.50 and all drinks are £2.50 Saturday tickets are £20 in advance or £25 pay on the day (note this is only if any tickets remain). On-site weekend camping is £12 per person, which includes free entry to Friday nights gig. Online tickets can be purchased from Mosborough music festival website, Plug and TicketWeb. Collect tickets from Whitehornes (Woodseats and Ecclesall Road), Haybrooks at Crystal Peaks, Mosborough Royal Oak and Queen Pubs, Mosborough Off License and Birley Moor News.

“What makes Mosborough special is you get the best of both worlds, in the sense that it’s a very friendly and relaxed event but at the same time the standard of bands is really, really high.”

Transport: The festival is within easy reach of the Halfway tram stop.

Find out more: For all festival info, visit www.mosboroughmusicfestival.co.uk

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f you see people up to their waists in the River Don this summer, don’t be alarmed. Because it’s not wild swimmers or trout ticklers trying their luck in its murky waters, it’s members of the British Gold Panning Association (BGPA) – and they’re on the hunt for buried treasure. From 17 June until early October, Grenoside gold panner Peter Sampson and his fellow BGPA members will be donning their waders and striding out into the River Don to see what they can unearth. And while there’s no concrete evidence of gold (yet!) Peter has already found some unexpected gems. During his first foray into the river last year, at the first weir up from Hillfoot Bridge in Neepsend, he found several cannon balls, some cartridges, lots of knives and forks and a bayonet. “That was in just two-and-a-half hours,” said Peter, “so I started thinking about what could be found over the course of three months. No-one has ever been prospecting in the River Don but gold tends to fall into cracks in the bed rock so we might well find some in there.” When Peter told BGPA chair Malcolm Thomas of his finds, Malcolm was intrigued and wanted to come to Sheffield to check out the river himself. After getting permission from Sheffield City Council, they have been granted access and the Old Red Lion in Grenoside has also kindly offered them overnight parking throughout the summer, as well as use of their facilities each Monday evening from 20 June. These Monday meetings are not just for gold panners to meet up and share stories – the public are encouraged to come down, too, as the BGPA will be giving back some of the artefacts they find in the river to the people of Sheffield. “We want to give people the opportunity to take home a memento of Sheffield’s past, so every Monday from 8.30pm we’ll be giving some items away for free, and holding raffles for them to win equipment so they can have a go themselves.” There’ll also be speeches on gold panning and advice on how to master the technique. If you fancy learning about the hobby in a little more detail, there are DVDs behind the Old Red Lion bar that you can hire for free. The first place members will pan is near Ball Street in Neepsend, on the former site of James Dixon & Sons, and from there they’re planning to check out everywhere from Attercliffe to the Rivelin Valley. Posters in the Old Red Lion will confirm their whereabouts each day, and they’re inviting everyone to come down and watch them in action. “We’ll show them how to use a pan with copper so they can learn the technique,” said Peter. “The most important thing is learning how to ‘read the river’, so we’ll explain all about that, too.” Gold panning hit the headlines last month when seasoned prospector and former

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president of the World Gold Panning Association Vince Thurkettle revealed he’d found Britain’s biggest ever nugget worth £50,000 off the coast of Anglesey, Wales, in 2012. If you’d like to learn more about the Royal Charter shipwreck from which this gold came, a DVD on the subject is available to hire from the Old Red Lion. It was after watching a gold panning documentary on Charlie Smart – one of Scotland’s most successful prospectors – 12 years ago that Peter got hooked. “I saw the ‘Charlie’s Gold’ documentary and got in touch with the British Gold Panning Association who invited me up to Wanlockhead – the highest village in Scotland – for the British and Scottish Gold Panning Championships, which take place on spring bank holiday every year. I was supposed to be going with my grandson but when he couldn’t come, he told me to take a camcorder so I could show him what he had missed out on.” This last-minute decision proved to be a pivotal part of Peter’s gold panning journey. For the next few years, he recorded his visits to Scotland and got to know the members who are now his friends. “The hospitality is second to none and I’ve met some real characters who have shown me some weird and wonderful places,” he said. “Out of respect, there are some things on my camera I will never show – they’re tricks of the trade and they can take decades to learn.” These skills proved particularly useful to the BGPA when a team comprising five of its members – including Malcolm,Vince and one of the UK’s top prospectors Mike Jones – scooped five medals at the World Gold Panning Championship in Canada in 2007. They’re hoping to replicate this winning streak when the competition comes to the

UK from 4 to 13 August 2017 and around 1,000 spectators from 22 countries descend on the Scottish town of Moffat. Peter, however, won’t be competing. Classing himself as a novice, he has devoted more of his time to recording the activities of BGPA members than getting stuck in himself. But in this pursuit, he says, he’s discovered something even more valuable. “I’ve always enjoyed the outdoor life and Scotland and Wales are very picturesque, so to be out there in summertime, as far as I’m concerned it’s paradise. And when people ask if I’ve found gold, I say I’ve found something more precious than that – I’ve found friendship.”

Get in to gold panning • If you fancy giving gold panning a go, visit www.goldpanningsupplies.co.u k to buy your equipment. Mention ‘the Grenoside man’ – as Peter is known in the association – and Leon Kirk of Gold Panning Supplies may even offer you a discount. Leon also provides gold panning lessons at Wanlockhead. • To find out more about the hobby, or to join the British Gold Panning Association, visit www.britishgoldpanning association.co.uk.

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kicked off the weekend and the next day an 80km sportive charity cycle ride took place over part of the tour route, which raised over £3,300 for Marie Curie and The Sheffield Children’s Hospital Charity. Bradfield Brewery also held a beer festival and local events company FGOWI arranged live music and entertainment throughout the weekend. Andrews says: “There was a fantastic atmosphere, despite the early rain. Over 1,000 people came out to watch, and the riders said it was incredible. The crowd parted just in time as they rode up the climb – just like they do on the classic tour climbs in the Alps and Pyrenees. The view from the finish allows you to look down and see the riders struggle up the hill, you can take in the spectacular scenery and there’s a pub and a brewery at the top... it’s perfect.” While hill climbs are usually held around autumn, at the end of the racing season, or often in the middle of nowhere with only other cyclists watching, the Bradfield hill climb provided the perfect opportunity for many non-cyclists to witness a part of the action. Almost 60 amateurs and semi-pro riders competed last year and Adam Kenway, from the Zenith Buzz team, claimed victory with a

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time of two minutes and 15 seconds. The fastest female was Emilie Verroken, from the Langsett Cycles Race Team, who finished in three minutes and 21 seconds. The climb was a stand-out event for many, and Andrew says he was so impressed with the way local residents and businesses embraced the event and the weekend. “I had so many people contact me to say how much they had enjoyed it and we must put it on again. A lot of people that live on the south side of the city didn’t even know how beautiful Bradfield was, as they only ever went straight out into the Peak District.” Spreading the word about the beauty of Bradfield is just one way in which the tour has had a positive impact on Sheffield. “As a cyclist it has certainly made the road surface a lot better along the tour route,” Andrew says. “You certainly see more people out cycling. We can now get out on our bikes and say: I’ve ridden on the same roads as the world’s

he day was grey and wet, thigh muscles burned with tension and faces grimaced with exertion as local cyclists attempted one of the toughest tests in the region – The Bradfield Hill Climb. Now in its second year, the challenge will take place on 10 July at 7.30pm when, once again, riders will be pushed to their absolute limits. Certainly not for the faint hearted, the ascent begins at the bottom of Woodfall Lane and finishes outside of the Old Horns pub.While the stretch measures just 0.8km, an average gradient of 12 per cent – and at its steepest point, 35 per cent – ensures a true test of stamina, even for the most experienced cyclists. Held just two days before the Tour de France last year, the race was part of the Steel Stage Festival at High Bradfield, a weekend of camping and free entertainment launched by Andrew Elston, owner of Langsett Cycles. Marc Etches – who is known locally for promoting major cycling events – is organising the hill climb for the second year running. Andrew says the hill climb last year really

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best cyclists. How many footballers can say they’ve played at Wembley and Old Trafford? “It would be nice to see the city build on this enthusiasm for cycling. We’re a large city surrounded by beautiful scenery and Yorkshire now seems to be becoming the home of UK cycling – let’s hope Sheffield can be included in that.” As with most local events, they wouldn’t get off the ground without people putting money into the pot. Andrew says they try to use and support local businesses as much as possible and gives special thanks to the event’s main sponsors Linbrooke Services and Langsett Cycles. Prizes have also been kindly provided by Bradfield Brewery, Old Horns pub, Bradfield Loxley Nurseries and Full Volume. The event this year will be held on closed roads, which will be even better for riders and spectators. With spectacular surroundings, a fantastic atmosphere and impressive riding – this event is one not to be missed.

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emerging developments on site are hugely exciting.

“The city is investing heavily in health and wellbeing, but to achieve growth you need to prepare people for the sector and that’s exactly what’s happening.

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“With world-class venues like the English Institute of Sport Sheffield already in place, the development of the Olympic Legacy Park is the final piece of the Lower Don Valley jigsaw.

“In the same way that the Advanced Manufacturing Park has become internationally recognised for engineering and manufacturing, the OLP can do the same for health and wellbeing innovation by offering a opportunities for businesses to invest and locate their business alongside other world-leading organisations.”

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The joint venture between Sheffield Hallam University, Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and the City Council will extend beyond the footprint of the old stadium and encompass The English Institute of Sport Sheffield, iceSheffield, and the Grass Bowl within its boundaries that will cover 25 acres.

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health benefits attached.

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It is hoped the park will achieve for sports science what the Advanced Manufacturing Park at Waverley is doing for that key sector.

here is a lot going on in Attercliffe on the site of the former Don Valley stadium as a £55m project takes shape.

When the white elephant was bulldozed there was a plan to replace it with a venue that could aid the city’s economy and provide something useful for the local community. a venture that will nurture that region’s sports research and development, health and well being, as well as providing a school, a college and some small stadia to support basketball and rugby. Its development stems from data that suggests sport is a strong economic driver with a number of

A recent study by Sheffield Hallam University backs up the theory. Research by the university’s Sports Industry Research Centre found that in 2013/14, £23bn was spent on participation in sport in England – and it produced economic benefits totalling £45bn.

Some parts of the project are complete. The Oasis Academy Don Valley, an “all through” school for two to 16 year olds opened in September 2015 and will grow until it reaches full capacity in 2021.The Academy is part of the Oasis Community

Learning Multi-Academy Trust, which is a family of 47 Academies across England.

Construction is ongoing to build the city’s second University Technical College, a £10m venue that will be home to 600 students aged 14 to 19 who will specialise in medical, sports sciences, and computing sectors.

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At the heart of the park will be Sheffield Hallam University’s Advanced Wellbeing Research Centre, described as the most advanced research and development centre for physical activity in the world.

Based in a multi-million state of-the-art structure bristling with eye-watering technology, it will concentrate on the design, research, evaluation and implementation of products linking the medical, physical activity, leisure and sports sectors.

Opening late next year, it will be home to around 50 researchers who will have fully instrumented indoor and outdoor laboratories capable of carrying out research on most physical activities.The

The AWRC will be the research hub for the NSCEM with a remit to use physical activity as medicine.Through the NCSEM, the AWRC will use the city of Sheffield as a ‘field lab’ for the testing of new innovations. Companies, including global technology leader Toshiba and health insurer Westfield Health, are already investing in collaborative research and innovations. Toshiba has signed a deal to provide cutting-edge equipment worth approximately £1.5m for the wellbeing centre.

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Work begins later this year on the multipurpose indoor £3.5m Park Community Arena with its distinctive, free spanning, aluminium and zinc roof that will be home for the Sheffield Sharks basketball team and be open for school, college and community use. It will have three courts with seating for up to 3000 spectators.

A 2500 capacity community stadium will see the Sheffield Eagles Rugby League club play on a high quality synthetic pitch, which they will share with the community for multiple uses.

Jill Thomas, Sheffield Chamber president is sure the chance of emulating such success is very real.

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The facts. The analysis. The opinions. You’ll find it all in First for Business, RMC Media’s business-to-business magazine. It’s mailed out to decisionmakers within SMEs every month and delivered to key business locations within the Sheffield City Region. Launched in 1991, it is South Yorkshire’s longest established business title featuring content and opinions that shape the thinking of the region.

facility will allow research on all sports, but will be of particular benefit to those housed in the nearby English Institute of Sport.

There will be clinical facilities on site, working in conjunction with the National Centre for Sport and Exercise Medicine (NCSEM). Facilities will include MRI, X-ray and ultrasound.

Yet you’ll also find an array of delightful independent restaurants.You can even take something of a culinary world tour in the region, thanks to the wide and varied selection of restaurants from countries across the globe, such as Indian, Chinese, Polish, Greek, Russian, American, Japanese,Thai and Italian; as well as many more.

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COULD LEAVING THE EU HAVE THE BIGGEST IMPACT ON PROFESSIONAL SERVICES?

he Sheffield City Region has a strong professional services network, with around 19,000 people employed in banking and finance, over 7,000 accountants registered with professional bodies, more than 8,000 employees in the legal sector and 7,000 people employed in insurance and pensions. But according to a new PwC report commissioned by TheCityUK, leaving the EU could put jobs at risk and reduce the countrywide sector’s contribution to the economy by up to £12billion by 2020 compared with a projection based on the UK remaining in the EU.

According to the PwC report,‘Leaving the EU, implications for the UK financial services sector’, the impact on the sector’s GVA over the short-term could largely be driven by the effects of uncertainty, particularly while the terms of an exit agreement were being negotiated.This may be reflected through increased credit risk, could lead to higher financing costs and potentially even

further sterling depreciation.The report flags the risk of firms’ investment plans being delayed, or that firms might invest in alternative European financial hubs, which could lead to lower investment in the financial services sector and knock-on risks to the UK economy as a whole.

Chris Cummings, chief executive, TheCityUK, said:“Major firms from across the world come to London to access Europe’s Single Market, bringing with them jobs and investment.While Brexit may not be ruinous for the UK economy, it does risk damaging the UK-based financial services sector, particularly over the short-term, delaying investment decisions and reducing activity. It also threatens the overall competitiveness of the UK as a place to do business.

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Sheffield’s Butlers Balti, for example, prides itself on providing the finest Asian cuisine in the North of the UK, while Everest – which opened in 1978 – is renowned for serving top quality Indian and Pakistani inspired dishes.There is also the Greedy Greek Deli, a family run business selling delicious Greek food and traditional Greek produce. In the last few years the region has developed a number of buzzing dining ‘hubs’, such as Leopold Square in Sheffield and the city’s St. Paul’s Place, which is currently a popular location for eating out thanks to the selection of restaurants located just beside the Peace Gardens and the famous Winter Gardens; and just a couple of minutes’

recover from the initial shock, by 2030 there may still be up to 30,000 fewer jobs and potentially up to £5billion less financial services GVA.

Andrew Sentance, senior economic adviser at PwC, said:“Financial services are vitally important for the UK economy – generating jobs, income, investment and exports. Finance and insurance generated £65billion in export earnings for the UK last year, nearly £2,500 per UK household. “Alongside other key trading sectors in the UK economy, this contribution is at risk if our trading relationships with Europe and the rest of the world are disrupted by leaving the EU.The UK could recover some of the loss by striking new trade agreements with our EU partners and other countries, though this is not guaranteed and would take some years to negotiate. In all the scenarios we have examined, the financial services industries will be less successful for at least a decade if the UK leaves the EU.”

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walk from the Sheffield Theatre complex.

Outside of the towns and cities, you’ll find the venues the region is most renowned for – traditional country pubs. Many of these have taken advantage of today’s interest in ‘Masterchef-style’ food and have been transformed into gastro pubs, where you can enjoy great food, often sourced locally. In many of them you can accompany your meal with a pint of one of Bradfield Brewery’s award-winning ales, which can be found in an increasing number of venues across the region. The Samuel Fox Country Inn is one example of a country inn with an

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emphasis on good food and fine dining. The AA five star country inn’s location in Bradwell in the picturesque Hope Valley makes it an ideal base for exploring Derbyshire’s Peak District National Park.

And if it’s corporate dining you’re looking for, there are many options available. For something that bit different Doncaster Racecourse and Whirlow Hall Farm are two possible venues where corporate business days can be tailor-made with bespoke Doncaster Racecourse catering options to provide a unique experience for everyone. Top notch food at The Samuel Fox Country Inn

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From here to eternity Take a stroll down memory lane to times of long summer days playing football in the park, candy floss and caravan holidays in Cleethorpes. Pete McKee’s latest exhibition is guaranteed to put a smile on your face. Words: Richard Abbey

THINK back to when you was a kid. The six weeks holidays were an almost magical time, the highlight of your year. Forget Christmas and birthdays, that most sacred of times between the end of July and the start of September was the pinnacle. The be all and end all. No school, just fun, sun and quite possibly boredom, but it didn’t matter, these were great times. Everyone has a different story to tell, from bike rides and playing football to family caravan holidays and coach trips. Whatever you did, the sun always shone and you always had a smile on your face. It’s just this type of nostalgia that characterises Sheffield artist Pete McKee’s much-loved work. His knack of tapping into those little memories, those defining life moments that can’t help but make you grin from ear to ear, is testament to his success. And now he’s embarking on his biggest project to date. Six Weeks to Eternity, which takes place at the Magna Science Adventure Centre over the weekend of 14 and 15 May, is filled with not just Pete’s memories of this most treasured time, but of yours too. He’s actively encouraged people to share their memories of their six weeks holidays, send in pictures via their website (6weeks.co.uk) and hopefully see their contributions form part of the exhibition. “It’s been a fantastic response, it’s been absolutely lovely,” says a humbled and ever so down to earth Pete. “We’ve been putting them up [online] on a daily basis. It shows what a love there is for that time. It’s heart-warming to see and great that people have got involved in such a big way.” >

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IT MUST BE LOVE BATTLE OF THE BBQ The arrival of Head of Steam in the city is imminent. Taking over the former Old Monk premises on Norfolk Street, the bar will feature craft beer, barbecue and live music. Competing in the barbecue stakes will be Reds True Barbecue, which is now open on Ecclesall Road. Fresh from a packed opening night – where they were offering free food until it ran out – the national chain are the kings of cooking low and slow and bring their authentic tastes to the city for the first time.

Park Hill Flats will take centre stage on 22 April as it hosts an open-air screening of Baz Luhrmann’s Romeo and Juliet.Tickets are priced £12 (adults) and £9 (concessions).

FLOWER POWER... Leopold Square is set to get a new bar as The Botanist opens its doors in the former Popolo premises. The bar specialises

City Mag was relaunched in 2015 as RMC Media’s newest monthly title. It’s the place to find the hippest bars and eateries, as well as your guide to the latest and best things to see and do. If city living is for you, City Mag is your essential guide to lifestyle.

in botanical based cocktails, rotisserie-style food and live music. At The Showroom this April.

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Paul Carruthers brings his iconic urban work to 99 Mary Street from 6 April to 7 May. From his etched steel sheets and mixed media collages to the hand finished wooden blocks, this new exhibition is an exciting opportunity to view and own the work of one of the cities most important and exhilarating artists.

NOW OPEN Humpit – the hummous/pita hybrid food emporium – is now open at Orchard Square.

Sleaford Mods have emerged as the voice of an embittered Britain, and their aim is clear: to give a voice to those who don’t have one. Invisible Britain follows Sleaford Mods on a tour of the UK in the run up to the 2015 General Election and visits some of the neglected, broken down and boarded up parts of the country that many would prefer to ignore. Part tour

Daniel Evans’ last season as artistic director at Sheffield Theatres includes the eagerly anticipated news of the Crucible’s Christmas show, Irving Berlin’s whip-cracking musical Annie Get Your Gun. The season also includes two world premières on the Crucible stage – an adaptation of a classic novel and an exciting new musical set in Sheffield. See www.sheffield theatres.co.uk for more.

BACK TO THE FUTURE Swegway have now moved to The Forum and have introduced their new exclusive product designed and trademarked by themselves… The Swegwheel is for the pro amongst you, much harder to master than the Swegway. Available from £699. Back to the Future big time!

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Sleaford Mods are the focus of Invisible Britain

It’s time for a new season of films and events at the Showroom. Avoid April showers and take a seat in the cinema for some of the year’s best new releases, old classics, and gems of world cinema that you won’t see anywhere else. Here’s some of our picks for the month ahead.

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documentary, part social commentary, and showing at a one-off screening on Saturday 24 April. Victoria is a cinematic experience that will shake you: a one-take, single-shot film that takes place over one night and early morning on the streets of Berlin. A young Spanish student meets a group of wayward friends in a club and follows them into a world of partying, drugs and crime, but at its core, loyalty and love. A film that perfectly captures the scintillating promise of empty city streets at 4am and is as exhilarating and intense as a film can be. You’ll be talking about it for weeks afterwards. The most expensive Japanese film ever made on its release in 1985, Akira Kurosawa’s Ran is a true classic of cinema.

Stunningly beautiful, ridiculously vast and with some of the greatest battle scenes ever committed to film, Ran is a chaotic, hellish vision of war populated by samurai, emperors, warriors and warlords. If you have any interest in war films or Japanese cinema, this is one of the best! Do you remember E.T. (who doesn’t)? Midnight Special is a film that harks back to the golden days of Spielberg’s sci-fi chase movies. A mysterious young boy with unknown powers is pursued by the FBI, a cult and countless others. What do they want with him, and what will happen if they catch

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him? Details of the film are hard to come by, but trust us – don’t read any spoilers. Let it surprise you. The end of the world could well be nigh. If you’d like to dig a little deeper into film, then sign up for our latest Film Studies course – from a land Down Under! See four brilliant Australian films including the stunning crime drama Animal Kingdom and then take part in discussions and lectures on each film. Sign up at our Box Office. See you at the Showroom in April, and don’t forget to sign up to our free loyalty scheme – collect points to earn tickets, drinks and food.

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