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8FashionCheck out these boutiquesfor all the latest looks thisChristmas

11BeautyPerfect presents topamper your loved onethis Christmas

12Dare to bedifferentWhatever you are lookingfor, you are sure to find itamong Chatsworth Roadsselection of independentshops

16The realmeaning ofChristmasPhoebe Seymour meetsthe man who knowsexactly what makes it theseason to be jolly

21ChristmasGift GuideDont leave it too late...theres a wealth of shopswith ideas for the festiveseason

21ChesterfieldChampionsThese are exciting timesfor our town,writes PeterSwallow, Chair ofDestination Chesterfield

24Festivefinger foodTapas is the perfect foodfor a celebration orChristmas party, says CasaHotels head chef, AndyWilson

26Eating OutWe dine Nawabs Brasserie

34Home &GardenFestive accessories with atouch of contemporarystyle

43Buy a realtreeTroway Hall Nursery is theplace to visit for a healthy,locally-grown tree that willlast throughout theChristmas period andbeyond

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MANAGING EDITOR Chris Wilson DEPUTY EDITOR Stephanie Burns EDITORIAL Fiona Barber, Phoebe Seymour CHIEF SUB-EDITOR Richard Abbey SUB-EDITOR Richard SmithSTUDIO MANAGER Chris Brierley DESIGN Dan Wray, Steve Levers NEW MEDIA MANAGER Terri Moore OPERATIONS DIRECTOR Jillion Wood PUBLISHING MANAGER Sally WraggDISTRIBUTION MANAGER Chris Clayton ACCOUNTS Paul Barrett, Kelly Mann

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If you do five things this month...

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Sinking your toes into a plush newcarpet as the kids rip open theirpile of presents, or proudly invitingthe family to inspect your brandnew kitchen floor as the turkey isroasting in the oven are just some of thethings you could be looking forward to thisChristmas with a trip to Layers Flooring.

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Helpful, impartial advice is always on handfrom the team of expert staff, who allow youto browse at your leisure rather thanjumping on you with pushy sales tactics. Thisphilosophy extends to every arm of thebusiness and there are no sales gimmicksdesigned to make you buy now think later.

Layers offer many additional servicesincluding moving and replacing heavy furnitureand uplifting and disposing of any existing floorcoverings. As well as trimming and re-fixingdoors, kitchen plinths and new skirting boards,joiners can attend to squeaky floorboards thathave been a bugbear for so long.

As standard Layers also offer free, no-obligation quotes and a free sample loanservice. If youre elderly, housebound orsimply find it difficult getting to the shopwithin working hours, they are happy to visityour home and bring lots of samples for youto consider; even out of hours. Its a flexible

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Check out these independent boutiquesfor all the latest looks this Christmas.

Words: Stephanie Burns

LEFT: This checkeddress by Sandwich canbe dressed down withthick black tights andboots during the day, ordressed up with heelsand a touch of sparklefor an evening.Oliholpho, 255Chatsworth Road,Chesterfield, S40 2BL. Tel: 01246 229900

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Keep cosy with Capri thisChristmas. Chi Chis, Unit 16and 17, The Forge, Dronfield,S18 1QX. Tel: 01246 417576.

LEFT: Harrisonhas one of thelargest collectionsof Barbour jacketsin Sheffield.Harrison, 293-295Ecclesall Road,Sheffield, S11 8NX.Tel: 0114 268 2062

RIGHT: Stand outfrom the crowd inscarlet, thisseasons key colour.Chique, 40 MillStreet, Armthorpe,Doncaster, DN33DL. Tel: 01302300022

BELOW: Italian brand Latte has agreat collection of classic pieces witha contemporary twist. New Image,

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


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This black mesh-sleeved, diamante-studded dress is aclassic piece byMascara. Blanc, 131 Chatsworth Road,Chesterfield S40 2AP.Tel: 01246 767454

RIGHT: This elegant and modernstatement brooch/pendant, 571 by

designer Gill Galloway-Whitehead, wascreated by combining different densities

of fine gold and silver wire and ispresented on a silver and steel wire

necklet. Edward James Jewellery, 15a Hickmott Road, Sheffield, S11 8QF.

Tel: 0114 266 4066.www.edwardjamesjewellery.co.uk

ABOVE: Layer up with thebeautiful Marc Cain collectionthis winter. Izzi of Baslow,Radcliffe House, Baslow, DE451SR. Tel: 01246 582500

LEFT: This Prima Donna Twistbra in tresor black is the perfectmatch for your Christmas partyoutfit. Lace, Orme Court,Granby Road, Bakewell, DE451ES. Tel: 01629 814933

BELOW: The detailing on theseGrant shoes by Barker will add anextra special touch to your winterwardrobe. Charles Brooks Shoes,241 Fulwood Road, Sheffield, S10

3BA. Tel: 0114 268 0590

Metallic top 45, blackdress 49, necklace12. Taking Shape,Unit 19 Orchard SquareShopping Centre,Sheffield, S1 2FB. Tel: 0114 272 3021.www.takingshape.com

ABOVE: Thisgorgeous faux furjacket by Riani willliven up any festiveensemble. Sister, 409Ecclesall Road,Sheffield, S11 8PG.Tel: 0114 267 1330

RIGHT: Chunky knits and a sleek leatherbackpack Rinascimento has all of this

seasons key styles. Rio, 394-396 Sharrow ValeRoad, Sheffield, S11 8ZP. Tel: 0114 266 0106

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Whatever you are looking for, you are sure tofind it among Chatsworth Roads selection ofindependent shops.

Chatsworth Road is a key routefrom the west of Chesterfieldinto the heart of the PeakDistrict and all that thisfascinating landscape has to offer.But, as many of the roads frequent visitorshave discovered, its so much more than just a gateway.

With a wealth of independent businesses including shops, cafes and restaurants this

out-of-town shopping destination is a popularplace for shoppers after something a littledifferent, diners looking for a tasty bite to eatand homeowners searching for a trustedlocal business to help with homeimprovements.

So next time youre thinking of passingthrough, allow a little extra time to stay awhile and soak up everything ChatsworthRoad has to offer.

OliholphoBased on the outskirts of Chesterfield,Oliholpho is a family-run business sellingmens and womens clothing, jewellery andaccessories. They aim to offer an alternativelook to the high street.

255 Chatsworth Road, Chesterfield, S40 2BLTel: 01246 229900

BlancBlanc is proud to be one of the fewboutiques outside London that stocks someof Europes most stylish brands and labels.Blancs owner, Anne-Marie White, has spent16 years in fashion retail and her buyingprowess has earned her a loyal and growingcustomer base.

Winner of fashion and footwear retailerof the year at the 2015 Chesterfield RetailAwards.

131 Chatsworth Road, Chesterfield, S40 2ARTel: 01246 767454

Weddings by DragonflyWeddings by Dragonfly are specialists in thedesign of wedding stationery and venuestyling. For 11 years they have been deliveringa very personal bespoke service to couples,helping their dreams become reality.

With their quality and standards so high itis not surprising to find that many weddingvenues also prefer to use them as theirsupplier for chair covers, place settings andtable plans within their wedding packages.

With 13 shapes of chair cover and 90 different sashes to choose from they are alwaysreflecting the latest trends, this summer incorporating lace and hessian into their sashes andstationery has been hugely successful. Weddings by Dragonfly are suppliers to The Maynard,Wortley Hall, Tankersley Manor, Rotherham Golf Club, The Fox & Goose, Hassop Hall,Chatsworth and Ringwood Hall.

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Kitchen and BedroomCreationKitchen and Bedroom Creation have nowbeen trading from their Chatsworth Roadpremises for just over eight years.The special finishes and bespoke sizes onoffer give the customer a much wider choicethan whatis available in most other showrooms at noadditional cost as the product is made to order from raw materials.

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Kip McGrathThe Kip McGrath Education Centre offersprofessional tuition to children aged sixto 16.The centre uses resources thatensure your child makes steady andcontinual progress in literacy and numeracyoutside of school. Lessons are tailored toeach child and designed to give them thejoy of achievement in a fun and focusedenvironment.

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Dave Stone DesignDave Stone Design has been established inChesterfield for over 24 years, originally onSheffield Road. For the last five years itshome has been at 360 Chatsworth Road.Daves design experience spans over 30years and each project is nurtured from the initial customer visit right through tothe end.

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Care100Owned by Kate and Gill, Care100 is an independent retailer specializing in the whole range ofmobility products from grab rails and incontinence products to scooters, profiling beds andrise and recline chairs.

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Maison Mes-AmisWith a contemporary chic style and warmrelaxing ambience, this highly popularvenue has become a fashionable meetingplace for ladies who lunch, tea and coffeeaficionados, business people, breakfastclubs, afternoon tea enthusiasts, champagneconnoisseurs and fine diners.

Serving breakfasts, coffee, tea, lunches,scones, cakes and the signature CroqueMonsieur all day, the venue is transformedseamlessly in the evenings into a finedining a la carte restaurant serving Britishfood with a French twist. Theres also asecluded courtyard and terrace areasuitable for al fresco wining and dining.

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As we prepare to deck the halls with holly,Phoebe Seymour meets the man who knowsexactly what makes it the season to be jolly

When you hang tinsel on aChristmas tree, pull acracker or get merry at theoffice party, do you everstop to think about why wecelebrate Christmas in the way we do?

The Nativity is a huge part of Christmas,but the festival has slowly changed, adapting tomore recent traditions and customs tobecome the Christmas we know today.

And what about our other traditions suchas Christmas trees in our homes, the idea that

Christmases should be white and the originsof Santa Claus? Where do all these customscome from?

Former University of Sheffield lecturerand author of The Christmas Book, Dr PatrickHarding has been demystifying our festivecustoms for the past 20 years.

In his book, Patrick explains where allthese customs come from, but before we getinto all the weird and wonderful reasons whywe celebrate Christmas in the way we do, letsstart with the birth of Jesus

The real meaningof Christmas

The NativityThe accounts may have been slightlychanged over 2,000 years, but what I liketo do is see if there is any science to backthe nativity story up, says Patrick.

It shouldnt come as much of a shockthat Jesus wasnt born on 25 December,nor was he born on what we think to bethe year 0AD. After much research, Patrickdiscovered that Jesus was actually born inSeptember 7BC.

For Patrick, the most important partof the nativity story is the star, whichwasnt a star at all. David Hughes, anastronomer from The University ofSheffield, introduced Patrick to the idea oftriple conjunctions. These occur whenJupiter and Saturn align in the constellationof Pisces, creating a light that would havelooked like a bright star.

The magi (or wise men) who followedthis star may have even realised thesignificance of this rare event, as Jupiterrepresents the king of the gods, Saturnsignifies the land of Palestine and Pisces isthe sign of the zodiac which representsthe Jews.

Combine this with the fact that one ofthese triple conjunctions took place in7BC and that scientists have worked outthat Jesus was born between 8 and 6BC,and this fits Patricks theory.

Of course, it sounds silly to say Jesuswas born in 7BC, but does it matter? I justlook at 25 December as Jesuss officialbirthday, a bit like the queen, says Patrick.

Christmas before Christianity So why do we celebrate Christmas on 25 December? Those who think our customs are allcentred around Christianity may be surprised.

The 25th is the most important day for a competing religion called Mithraism, says Patrick. Ifyou believe in the teachings of Mithras, your god is the sun and what I find interesting is that the25th is just after the shortest day. If you believe god is in the sun, you get a bit upset because yourgod isnt getting out of bed very early but as soon as it starts rising again, it means god is still there.So followers of Mithras may very well have looked out the window and said Our sun is risen!

Roman Emperor Constantine followed Mithraism before converting to Christianity, but thedate and many other Christmas customs were carried over from other religious festivals. TheRomans would celebrate the god Saturn with a festival called Saturnalia from 17 to 24 December,a time of overeating (saturnus means plenty) and general boisterousness as well as a time forvisiting friends and exchanging presents.

Santa, drugs and St Nicholass goldOver the years Santa Claus, Father Christmas and St Nicholas have all combined to create onebig fat figure in a red and white suit who delivers presents to children.

When the Dutch immigrants landed in New York (originally New Amsterdam) in the 17thcentury, they brought Sinter Claes (or Sinterklaas) with them.

The idea of Father Christmas started in Germany with the Norse god Odin, who wouldride an eight-legged horse through the sky and fill childrens boots with treats. And then therewas 4th century figure, Saint Nicholas, who originated in Turkey. Theres a story about a friendof St Nicholas who couldnt afford his three daughters weddings, explains Patrick. So, StNicholas throws a bag of gold through each daughters window. However, the youngest daughterhas her wedding in the winter. She shuts her window, so he climbs up onto the roof and dropsthe final bag of gold down the chimney.

Lapland has also played a huge part. Tribes who made their living off reindeer in NorthernLapland would live in yurts with small openings to let in visitors and let out smoke. Whenpeople were ill, witch doctors would enter through these chimney-like entrances and delivergifts of healing. Patrick also explains why our modern day Santa is represented as merry.

In Lapland you cant easily make alcohol because of the low temperatures, explainsPatrick. But they realised that the red and white mushroom is hallucinogenic and if you take it,you get the feeling that you are leaving your body and flying through the air ho, ho, ho!

This may very well have triggered the colour scheme of todays Santa suit. Coca-Colacemented the image with a Santa wearing a red and white to match their logo.

Dr Patrick Harding



Just like the ones I used to knowAs we move away from the nativity story and the meaning of Christmas and its customschanges generation by generation, are we losing sight of what its all about?

I always say to people, Christmas never stays the same but I think thats why it has beenso successful, says Patrick. Even if we are not Christian we can celebrate it.

Patricks years of research have done nothing to take the magic out of his familysChristmases. If anything, it has helped him not to take this often stressful time too seriously.

My kids have left now. It is important to me and my wife as a family time, but if either ofour children wants to go to their prospective boyfriends or girlfriends families forChristmas, it doesnt bother us because one of the sad things I find aboutChristmas now is the arguments and the ill feeling that goes on.

It shouldnt be like that, it should be a time when people relax andenjoy themselves, eat a bit too much, and drink a bit too much, so wetry to be laid back about it.

So what is the true meaning of Christmas for Patrick?Christmas is a time when the difference between the

haves and the haves not is very obvious. I think it is atime when one should reflect on the number ofpeople, especially up north, who are in need offood banks.

Ive dedicated this book to my father-in-law,Jack Binney, who was every bit as generous asFather Christmas, and there are a lot of otherpeople who are generous and who give. Thething about St Nicholas is he gave withoutmaking a fuss about it. The daughters in the storydidnt know where the gold had come from.

So dont be a humbug this Christmas. Bask inone of our many festive traditions and embrace yourinner Father Christmas. Whateverpart or version of the Christmasstory you choose to follow andhowever many years have goneby, the message remains thesame; celebrate in style and giveas much as you can to others.

The Christmas Book: A Treasuryof Festive Facts by PatrickHarding is available fromAmazon, eBay and all goodbook stores.

Wondering where our other traditions come from? Dr Patrick Hardingreveals more about our Christmas customs

HOLLY, IVY & MISTLETOE Theyre allevergreen and signify the eternal nature ofJesus. The red berries on holly representblood and the prickly leaves are Jesus crownof thorns.

CHRISTMAS TREES Many Germanimmigrants already put up Christmas trees inBritain and they were used by the royalfamily 50 years prior to Prince Albertbringing them over from Germany, but after apicture of Queen Victoria, Prince Albert andtheir children, stood in front of a Christmastree was published in the Illustrated LondonNews in 1848, the decoration soon becamepopular throughout British households.

WHITE CHRISTMASES Writer CharlesDickens was born into something of a miniice age in London and his Christmases werealways snowy. A Christmas Carol was a hugepart of a Victorian Christmas revival andmany customs from this novel have survivedtoday.

CRANBERRIES In the 90s, the US had aglut of cranberries left over from Thanksgivingso decided to convince Britain to eat themwith their turkeys too. Delia Smiths popularChristmas cookery book came out soonafter and was filled with recipes full ofcranberries. Most supermarkets sold out andthe fruit became a national hit.

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Operatic Society has been performingat the City Hall for many years. Some

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Christmas is a wonderful time forfamilies to get together, but itcan also be a painful reminderof those family members and friends that are no longer

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how difficult this time of year can be, which iswhy they hold an annual Christmas memorialService on the second Sunday of December.

The funeral home on Abbey Lane inWoodseats welcomes all the families theyhave looked after over the past eight years.This year the Christmas Memorial Servicetakes place on Sunday 13 December atHutcliffe Wood Crematorium at 2pm. Theservice provides a time and place forreflection, as well as a supportive environmentfor past clients.

The service will include carol singing andthe lighting of a candle in memory of lovedones. Refreshments are also served after the service.

From Tuesday 1 December, there will bea memorial Christmas tree in the receptionarea of the funeral home, where clientspast and present can write messages ofremembrance on stars and attach them tothe tree. All messages from previousyears have been wrappedup and put underthe tree.

Branchmanager WaynePickering has 18years experienceworking invarious areas ofthe funeralindustry and

believes in catering for clients at all stages.Our main aim is to look after our

families. When clients first come to makearrangements, they are at their lowest point,he says. We promise to plan everything withclarity, respect and reassurance and to listen,advise and guide you through all your optionsbefore, during and after the arrangements.

John Fairest is one of the most establishedand trusted funeral directors in Sheffield, theyhave had a presence on Penistone RoadNorth for over 100 years, whilst the AbbeyLane branch opened its doors in 2007.

John Fairest take care of every aspect offuneral arrangements, providing everythingfrom a fleet of limousines, to the music forthe service. They ensure you get a personalservice, and that you deal with the samemember of staff throughout. John Fairest alsoprovide help with arranging flowers, obituarynotices, online memorials and catering.

Janice Mason and Claire Whitehouse ofthe Abbey Lane team understand thatevery person is different and as such,every funeral they arrange is a uniquetribute to a unique life.

John Fairest is one of the largestproviders of pre-paid funeral plans in the

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What a prosperous yearChesterfield has had andour employment figuresbear this out. For the firsttime since records beganthe towns job seekers allowance claimantfigures fell below the national average inAugust.

I think that this year has been a turningpoint for the town, with so manydevelopments in the pipeline equating to morethan 1billion of investment taking placewithin the borough over the next 10 years.Much of this investment is already underwaywith contractors on site at ChesterfieldWaterside and Markham Vale. Following thecompetition of the first phase of housing atChesterfield Waterside, 2016 will see work onthe exciting second phase begin and work isexpected to begin on site at Peak in spring.

The marketing and hard work during 2015is paying off, as I believe that Markham ValeBusiness Park has become the go-todestination for national and internationalinvestors relocating here and creatinghundreds of jobs, with more set for next year. Ipersonally find this very exciting for

Chesterfields young people as it is giving themmore choice and opportunity. Ahead of theseexciting developments, DestinationChesterfield has worked hard through theMade in Chesterfield festival to raiseawareness of the jobs and careers available inthe manufacturing sector so that companiesrelocating and expanding here have a readyand able workforce now and in the future.

As well as all the developments alreadyunderway, 2016 will hopefully see plans for theformer Co-op department store take shapeand become a reality. The redevelopment ofsuch an iconic town centre building has thepotential to enhance the towns offering,helping us attract further investment and makeus the go-to destination for shoppers andtourists.

There is no doubting the developmentpotential of Chesterfield but its alsoimportant to recognise what is already here for example, the hundreds of independentbusinesses that have weathered the economicdownturn and survived many of these werehonoured at the Chesterfield Retail Awardsand Food and Drink Awards this year. Bothsets of awards were our most successful yet

with more nominations received than everbefore and each award ceremony larger thanthe previous year, yet still a sell-out. The eventsare now well established in the towns socialcalendar and a great example of the manyindependent businesses that combine to makeChesterfield such a unique and going-placestown.

With Christmas around the corner, localindependent businesses are busier than everproducing fabulous food, drink and productsand there is no better time to support andcelebrate them. There are an abundance ofbars, restaurants and shops that deliver home-grown produce and gifts that are perfect forthe festive period and all year round. I urgeyou to take advantage of them. By supportingour local businesses you are supporting thelocal economy, creating more jobs for thepeople that live here.

What a great year 2015 has beenChesterfield, lets make 2016 even bigger and better.

These are exciting times for our town,writesPeter Swallow, Chair of Destination Chesterfield.


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Gift vouchers available in 10, 20 and 50 from Casa Hotel. Thesecan be spent in the Cocina two-rosette restaurant, Barca bar, or a

nights stay in their luxury rooms. To buy, pop in and ask at reception,or call 01246 245999 and they can post out to you via recorded

delivery (charges apply). www.casahotels.co.uk

Stuck for a gift idea? Let them choose their ownpresent! Blanc gift vouchers are available in

denominations of 10, 25 and 50. Blanc, 131Chatsworth Road, Chesterfield, S40 2AH.

Tel: 01246 767454. www.blancouture.co.uk

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Dronfield S18 1PY. Tel: 01246 419777

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If you are entertaining friends and familythis Christmas here are some fabulousrecipes from Cocina, the award-winningSpanish themed restaurant inChesterfields Casa Hotel, to geteveryone in a party mood.

With so many heavy meals to be eaten atthis time of year, its a relief to find a tastyalternative and be offered something light anddelicious especially when it proves to be theperfect accompaniment for a glass ofsomething sparkling. This is what makesSpanish-style tapas the perfect party food.

Head chef Andy Wilson says: Tapas dishes,are in my opinion, the perfect food for acelebration, a cocktail party and especially aChristmas party. This is due to the nature oftapas, the main amount of work is done beforeyour guests arrive so you can also enjoy yourevening socialising with guests, rather thanbeing stuck in the kitchen all night.

Due to the nature of their Spanish origin,tapas dishes can be served throughout theevening in either individual portions or in themore Spanish traditional of sharing platters sothat everyone can just help themselves. Thisencourages a laid back, relaxed feel to theevening, which everyone can enjoy includingthe host with the added bonus of less potsto wash at the end of the evening.

Most Tapas dishes are very simple tocreate, but full of flavour. Dishes such as Pancon Tomate and Pimientos de Padron areincredibly quick and easy but both are sureparty favourites.

Albondigas con tomate

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Albondigas con tomateServes 4IngredientsFor the albondigas (meatballs):Olive oil, for cooking226g (8oz) minced pork or beef50g fresh breadcrumbs3 cloves finely chopped garlic50g finely grated manchego cheese2 sprigs fresh thyme, picked and finelychopped15g hot paprikaSalt and pepper, to season1 beaten egg

For the sauce:Olive oil, for cooking1 onion, peeled and finely diced1 stick celery, peeled and finely diced2 cloves peeled and chopped garlic1 medium-hot red chilli, deseeded andfinely chopped1 bay leaf100ml red wine2 x 400g tins chopped tomatoes

Method1. Start with the sauce: in a saucepan, add asplash of olive oil followed by the onion,celery, garlic, chilli and bay leaf and sweat offuntil soft. Add the wine and reduce till thepan is nearly dry. Add the chopped tomatoesand simmer for 20-30 minutes.

2. In a large bowl, add all the meatballingredients and mix either with a spoon orwith clean hands until the ingredients arecombined completely.

3. Season to taste (Tip: fry a little of themeatball mix to check the seasoning andadjust to taste).

4. Shape into 16-20 balls and place in thefridge for 20 minutes to firm up. When firm,put a pan onto the heat either use a pan bigenough to fit all of the meatballs in, or dothem in smaller batches. Add a little olive oiland fry the meatballs for a few minutes untilthey are nicely browned.

5. Add the meatballs to your sauce, whichshould have started to thicken by now, andsimmer for roughly 20 minutes or until themeatballs are cooked through.

6. Taste, and season accordingly. Serve eitherwith or without crusty bread.

Festive finger food

Tapas is the perfect food for acelebration or Christmas party, says

Casa Hotels head chef, Andy Wilson.

Chefs tip: Serve with spaghettias a main courserather than a tapas.



These recipes and more are available in Mi Casa by Steve Perez, published by RMC Books and available from Casa and Amazon.co.uk

Pimientos de PadrnServes 4Ingredients400g pimientos de Padrn, rinsed in water60ml olive oil50g Maldon salt flakes

Method1. This is an incredibly simple dish but alsoone of the more commonly available andtraditional tapas. Roughly one in ten of thepeppers are incredibly hot which makes this agreat dish to share with friends, as whensomeone eats one of the spicy peppers thereaction is normally quite hilarious.

2. You want a good heavy-based saut pan. Getthe pan on your burner as high as it will go,and when the pan is hot, add the oil andstraight away add the peppers and the majorityof the salt. You want the pepper skins to blisterand colour to an even golden brown.

3. As soon as the peppers are tender afterabout 3 minutes transfer them to yourserving dish and scatter with the remainingsalt. They are ideal with cold beer, as this is atrue bar tapas.

Pan con tomateServes 4Ingredients4 slices crusty bread or baguette (slightlystale is fine)1 clove peeled garlic2 very ripe vine or plum tomatoes, at roomtemperatureExtra virgin olive oil, to serveSalt, to season

Method1. Slice and toast the bread not too thinly and rub generously with the raw garlic.

2. Cut your tomatoes (which should be atroom temperature to improve the flavour) inhalf and rub the cut side across your toastedbread, squashing and rubbing in the tomato asyou do so.

3. Drizzle with olive oil, season with a littlesalt and serve.

Cajun calamariSeves 4Ingredients2 crushed garlic cloves100ml good quality mayonnaise20g chopped parsley 12.5g baking powder25g Cajun seasoning150g cornflour (100g for thebatter, 50g for coating the squid)400ml ice cold soda water500g baby squid, cleaned andsliced into rings 1 lemon, cut into quarters

You will also need:A deep-fat fryerRapeseed oil, for cooking enough to fill the fryer

Method1. Mix the garlic, mayonnaise and chopped parsleytogether and put into 4 small ramekins. In a bowl,add your baking powder, Cajun seasoning and 200gof cornflour. Pre-heat your fryer to 180C

2. At the last minute, add the soda water to thecornflour mix and whisk until it has reached aconsistency similar to single cream. Dont overworkthe batter a few lumps are fine.

3. Dust the squid with the remaining cornflour this will allow the batter to stick to the squid itself.Dip in the batter, remove it and allow any excessbatter to fall off the squid. Lower the squid gentlyinto the oil. Keep it moving at all times whilst in theoil, otherwise it will clump together and not becrisp. Fry the squid in small batches or the oil willcool down and make the squid soggy.

4. Serve on plates with a lemon wedge and thedipping dish of garlic mayonnaise.



RaisingthestakesFamily rivalry is helping to drive this Dronfieldrestaurant forward to fantastic effect.

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Brotherly loves all very well buttheres nothing like a little siblingrivalry to get the competitivejuices flowing.So when you are taking your firststeps in the restaurant trade and big brotheralready runs a highly regarded restaurant, youcan be sure the stakes are that little bithigher.

And sure enough, Habib Rahman, one ofthe team behind The Nawabs Brasserie, inDronfield, will admit to wanting to beatbrother Mizan, at his own game.

Mizan runs Prithi Raj on Ecclesall Road,Sheffield, which has twice been named bestIndian in the restaurant awards run bySouthsides sister magazine, Westside.

Its a friendly rivalry the brothers eachencourage customers to try the othersestablishment but theres no doubt thatNawabs is out to pinch a bit of the Prithi Rajglory.

And the early signs are good. This timelast year, Nawabs was a somewhat jadedeatery housed in a former pub. But a classymakeover during the summer has given it anew lease of life. The red-carpeted entranceleads to a welcoming and comfortable barand the dining room feels luxurious, withbright fabrics and shining white table linencreating an up-market ambience thats a longway from your stereotypical post-pub curryhouse.

And the menus been brushed up toowith some more familiar northern Indiandishes added to chef Neepur Alis repertoryof southern Indian specials, featuring theregions characteristically more astringenttastes. The downside of being Britains

favourite foreign cuisine means it is unusualto find something truly unusual on Indianrestaurant menus, but Nawabs manages itwith some intriguing dishes and flavourcombinations on offer.

We started traditionally enough withsome satisfyingly crispy poppodoms and animpressive pickle tray red chilli mangosauce and deliciously sticky, sweet raisinsauce were new ones on me.

A luxuriously rich prawn puree, flavouredwith coconut, came inside a giant bowl ofdelicate pastry while my starter of subtly-spiced fish tikka got the meal off to a trulysizzling start.

Despite the macho temptation and in theinterests of self-preservation, I side-steppedthe ze zaal chicken or lamb cooked withnaga chillies the worlds hottest and optedfor another unfamiliar dish, chicken shatkora,featuring a spicy combination of fresh chillies,ginger, tomato sauce and wild Bangladeshicitrus, which provided a real lemony zing.

Across the table, Grill fangash came witha bowl of deep-red tamarind sauce addingsweet and sour tartness to slices of Bay ofBengal fish delicately flavoured with herbsand spices.

Garlic naan and pilau rice were perfectaccompaniments and, demonstrating thekitchens preparedness to go off-menu ifnecessary, Habib recommended a special sidedish of thinly-sliced spiced potato as a sidedish.

Its early days for the new-look NawabsBrasserie and theres a bit of catching up todo in the awards department, but I doubt itllbe long before theres a plaque or twoadorning the walls its got my vote already.

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Fish tikka, 3.95

MainsGrill fangash, 8.90

Chicken shatkora, 8

SidesGarlic naan, 3

Pilau rice, 2.90Aloo niramish, 3

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After blazing a Latin trail in the earlynoughties, Cubana are now firmlyestablished as one of the top partyvenues in the city.

It was 15 years ago that Cubana burst onto the Sheffield nightlifescene, offering a burst of joyousHavana sunshine on a sleepy backstreet a short shimmy away from the city centre.Looking at all the multicultural restaurants, bars and music venuesin Sheffield, it is easy to take the wide variety of food, drink andsounds from around the world for granted.

But it hasnt always been such a hotbed of diversity, and Cubana wasone of the trailblazers that helped breathe new life into Sheffield.Nowthe salsa venue is celebrating a landmark anniversary and it is as freshand vibrant as ever.

First unleashed on an unsuspecting public in November 2000, Latinmusic, salsa dancing, spicy tapas food and colourful cocktails all blended,bringing people together in a fun and friendly setting.

Now based in Leopold Square, the Latin beat pulses stronger than ever.

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First StepsCo-owner Adrian Bagnolifirst got into Latin musicwhilst visiting a popularBrazilian nightclub calledthe Maracan in Florence,Italy. Adrian was amazedby the lively atmosphere

and was convinced that this was exactly the kind of night outSheffield needed.

Back then, the only type of dancing youd find couplesdoing would be the slow, smoochy style at the end of the night,in a cheesy nightclub, explains Adrian. The only Latin musicpeople knew was The Gipsy Kings and La Bamba. We decidedthe time was ripe to introduce a bit more culture to Sheffield.

Adrian and friends Toni Dente and Gian Bohan started bylaunching a Viva Salsa night at local nightclub Club Uropa(formerly Isabellas), booking Brazilian DJ Marcus Vinicius and alive Brazilian band called Viramundo for the opening night.

An astounding 700 people attended the first event in June1996, making Sheffields first salsa club night an undeniablesuccess.

This really paved the way for us, says Adrian. CalendarNews came to cover it and the atmosphere was incredible. Itgave us lots of confidence and we started booking touringbands from Cuba and Latin-American bands based in Londonand Manchester.

The final Viva Salsa took place in May 2000 and it was thenthat Adrian joined forces with Brad Charlesworth and KitoMorales to open Cubana on Trippet Lane.

Cubana Mk. I Trippet Lane Getting the look of the venue right was just as important as creatingthe authentic tapas dishes and cocktails, so Adrian employed talentedarchitect and close friend Paul Brady, to capture a true Latin vibe.

We offered something different people felt like theyddiscovered something great tucked away on this backstreet in the citycentre, says Adrian. There wasnt another tapas bar in Sheffield atthe time.

Wed already built up contacts with the Latino community fromthe Viva Salsa night, so they were on board as soon as they discoveredwed be offering live music.

Cubana had fast become a popular venue for couples, as well as agreat place for singletons to mingle. Many long-term couplescomment on how they first met or how they had their first datesthere proof that music is the food of love.

Cubana LiveOne of Cubanas proudestmoments was hosting a nightat Music In The GardensFestival 2010 in the BotanicalGardens. Cubana Liveattracted a sell-out crowd ofover 3,500 people and helpedraise thousands of pounds for local charities.

The extravaganza offered some of the most popular Latin artists,including Omar Puente and his band. The group arrived in chauffeur-driven 1957 Chevrolet convertibles and pulled up in front of thestage, before delivering an amazing performance.

Special GuestsOver the years, Cubana have been honoured to welcome manymemorable guests. A visit from legendary Cuban band the Buena Vista

Social Club in 2007 was certainly ahighlight and Adrian wasoverwhelmed when the bandreturned after their second SheffieldCity Hall gig in 2008.

Not least, because the highlightof their second visit was whenBuena Vistas pianist Rolando Lunatook up the offer of playing theclassic Latin favouriteGuantamanera alongside the houseband on a piano specially hired in

for the occasion. It was just incredible, the place

erupted and the atmosphere waselectric it was a very special night,confirms Adrian.

Once at their new premises atLeopold Square, Cubana was given the ultimate seal of approval whenDr Aleida Guevara, daughter of famous Latin American revolutionaryChe Guevara, visited for dinner and posed for a picture underneaththe portrait of her father.

Other notable guestsinclude Panamanian boxerRoberto Duran, onceconsidered to be the bestpound-for-pound fighter ofall time, who visited in 2003and the cast of Lady Salsafollowing a performance atthe Lyceum Theatre.

Omar Puenteand his band

Buena Vistas Rolando Lunaplaying piano at Cubana

Brad and Adrian withRoberto Duran (centre)

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Cubana Mk. II Leopold Square After 14 years building up a reputation as the most vibrantindependent Cuban bar in Sheffield, it was time to saygoodbye to Trippet Lane.

Adrian discovered the two-level venue, formerly Platillosin Leopold Square, had become available. After a discussion

with business partner Brad, they decided the time was rightto move. Adrian and his team enlisted the help of local artistPaul Staveley and Paul Brady once again to recreate Cubanastrademark style.

Just four days after closing the Trippet Lane venue, thenew Cubana was opened.

The final Saturday night at the old Cubana felt like aNew Years Eve party; people were looking forward to apotentially exciting future, Adrian recalls. We opened with a

big party on Thursday 24 July. Over 400 people turned up and it was an incredible atmosphere.We knew right then, from everyones reaction that it was going to work.

Now offering two floors for two different nights out, diners can enjoy the cosy upstairsarea or party downstairs. Cubana turn over around 300 diners on a Saturday night, many ofwhich stay all night.

You could walk in at 7pm and end up staying until we close at 2am, says Adrian. Theresgreat flavoursome food, courtesy of Chilean head chef Fabrian Cruz who has been in charge ofkitchen affairs since day one, exotic cocktails, friendly customer service, chilled-out live musicand vibrant music to dance to all under one roof.

Cubanas Salsa In The Square has also been a huge success. Since Cubana has taken overhosting the Bank Holiday Sunday extravaganza, attendance numbers have doubled and Adrianlooks forward to offering a live Cuban salsa band, salsa lessons, dance demos and more in May2016.

So, after 14 years brightening up Trippet Lane and a successful first year adding a vibrantmix of Cuban flavour to Leopold Square, how will Adrian and his team be celebrating theirsuccess?

Of course, there will be a big party, but Brad and I are going over to Cuba in January too,says Adrian. Its such a great place and well get loads of inspiration. Well be treating that asour 15th birthday present.

If youre looking for a lively venue with the full package, Cubana can provide the deliciousfood, the colourful cocktails and the live entertainment to start your festive season.

Cubana Tapas Bar and RestaurantUnit 4, Leopold Square, Sheffield, S1 2JGTel: 0114 276 0475 www.cubanatapasbar.co.uk

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Have yourself a classy littleChristmas by taking traditionalcolours and motifs and givingthem a contemporary spin.Even small splashes of reds andgreens will make your lounge and dining roomlook a lot like Christmas, whilst alternativeChristmas trees and lighting will give yourhome a modern glow.

Christmas tree, robin and star designs will

give your home afestive touch, but dontbe afraid to give thetraditional cracker or stocking a stylishtwist by introducing some non-festive designsinto the mix.

Whether you want an ultra-modern lookor some key accessories to break up yourconventional Christmas dcor, these items willbe the talk of your festive get-togethers.

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Residence Nil Rate Band Clarifying the newinheritance tax rulechangesNick Rhodes, Associate Solicitor in the PrivateClient Team at Blacks Solicitors LLP guides us inupcoming changes to inheritance tax rules andwhat they will actually mean to you and me.

Following the Tory election victoryin May, Chancellor GeorgeOsborne announced his intentionto introduce changes to theinheritance tax rules. Currently,each person can leave 325,000 which is freeof inheritance tax (the nil-rate band) andtherefore, a married couple (or civil partners)can pass on a total of650,000 betweenthem, free of inheritance tax.

The Chancellor has announced that, witheffect from April 2017, a new residence nilrate band will also be available for whensomeone leaves their home to theirdirectdescendants (children and stepchildren, butnot nephews or nieces).In such cases, therewould be an additional tax-free allowance foreach person; initially set at 100,000, andrising up to 175,000 by 2020.

This means there will be the potential formarried couples (or civil partners) to pass ona 1million estate, free of inheritance tax.

However, when examined closely itbecomes clear that this residence nil rateband benefit will only be available to thosewith direct descendants, who have an estate

(including a qualifying property) with a totalvalue above the inheritance tax threshold.

Indeed the headline of1million free ofinheritance tax should be treated withskepticism, and is a change that is likely tolead to confusion and uncertainty.

For example, if a property is sold during apersons lifetime in order to pay for theircare fees, many people will be questioning ifthe residence nil rate band will still beavailable. Also, people with discretionarytrusts in wills should check that these wouldstill be suitable under this new system.

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There are few sadder sights at this special time of year thana bare, bedraggled pine tree that has dropped its needleslong before Christmas Day comes around.If you want to make sure the tree in your home keeps its

forest-fresh look and delightful pine aroma the answer is simple:buy a real tree from your local specialist Christmas tree growersat Troway Hall Nursery.

Take a look at the photograph showing Gloria Havenhand,owner of Troway Hall Nursery, standing between twoChristmas trees. What a difference!

There is no mistaking that the tree on the right isa Troway Hall tree. This healthy 6ft tree has beencarefully trimmed, pruned and tuned throughout its12-year growing life. It is bushy and vibrant with afresh aroma and will expel life-giving oxygenthroughout your home.

The sorry specimen on the left no wonder Gloriarecoils in horror! is typical of the type of tree stocked atless reputable venues. These are cut abroad in September, andsold dry and drooping in December. No wonder they shedneedles the moment you get them through the front door.

By contrast, Glorias trees are cut daily at Troway Hall. They arefresh as dew and specially grown to fill your home with festivecheer.

Troway Hall will be open for Christmas trees from Friday 27November until Christmas Eve, seven days a week, from 9.30amto 5.30pm with late nightopening until 7pm onThursdays.

Gloria recommends aNordmann fir: it hasimmaculate needleretention and a gorgeousaroma. But acomprehensive range oftrees including NorwaySpruce, Noble Fir, Blue Fir,Blue Spruce and Soft Bluefir is available.

When you come alongto make your purchase,

foresters are always on hand to shape trees to order and carrythem to your car. However, if you cant get there in person, orwould rather have your tree delivered direct to your door, youcan order online and a tree cut to your specifications will bedelivered the following day.Also available online are Christmastree stands, decorations and lights.

As a family-run business and members of the BCTGA (BritishChristmas Tree Growers Association), the standard of the

Christmas trees at Troway Hall Nursery is 100 per centguaranteed.

Christmas is a busy time of year, but with fivemillion or so bees which thrive on the trees and wildflowers around Troway Hall, this is a year-rounddestination.

Whenever you visit, don't forget to pop in to theBeehive Shack, where jars of MediBee Bio-active honey,

wooden swizzlers created from the cuttings of last yearstrees, Propolis skin cream, honey soaps, shampoos, handwash

and foot and gardeners creams make ideal presents.There are all manner of gift opportunities, over 40 different

skin-pampering pots, and as a special Christmas promotion, everychild is entitled to a free pot of honey with every Christmas treepurchased.

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Better by designChoose a gift with the wow factor from thebeautiful selection at Edward James Jewellery.

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In your search for the perfect gift thisChristmas, why not allow a localindependent business to guide you inthe right direction? Edward James Jewellery takes pride ofplace on the corner of Sharrow Vale Roadand Hickmott Road and has been selling anever-changing collection of jewellery for thelast 27 years.

Set up by husband and wife Jayne andJames Brown design graduates who haveworked in the trade since leaving Art College this independent business is firmlyestablished as one of the regions most highlyregarded jewellers.

The Browns were joined 14 years ago bymanager David Nieveen, himself a jewelleryspecialist of many years standing. Togetherthey offer a wealth of experience, and it isthis in-depth knowledge along with aserious passion for their products thatkeeps customers coming back to the shoptime and time again.

As specialists in diamond engagementrings, diamond-set jewellery, wedding andeternity rings in all precious metals usingcarefully selected stones for quality to givethe visual wow factor, Edward James offers awide range of classic and contemporarystyles in the newly refurbished windowdisplays.

With these modern, minimalist displaysalso comes a brand new website, designedand conceptualised by James. In keeping withthe companys design-led ethos, it offersanother beautifully presented peek into theEdward James world.

David explains: Peoples shopping habitshave changed considerably in the last 27

years and the majority now go online to seewhats available. We wanted to create awebsite that reflected our company thedesign, expertise and specialist skills that wehave in-house and reach out to newcustomers who perhaps dont know who weare, what we do, and what we can offer them.We feel buying jewellery is an emotionalexperience; being able to try a piece on,handle it and appreciate the subtleties ofdesign and how it makes you feel.

As well as unique items designed andcreated in-house by Edward Jamesthemselves, youll also find carefully chosensilver, gold and costume jewellery andwatches from prestigious brands such asCitizen, Mondaine, Fred Bennett, Elementsand Fiorelli. The company also has jewelleryby exciting new designers that cannot befound anywhere else in the Sheffield areasuch as Jeanette Skanshage and Gill Gallaway-Whitehead.

If you are looking for somethingparticular that is not in stock, the staff atEdward James will do their very best tosource the item from their global network ofsuppliers.

For many people, we are theirfirst port of call when choosing anengagement ring or a special piece forChristmas, says Jayne. And, thoughthey may look elsewhere as wewould expect them to when makingsuch an important decision theyalmost always come back to us fortheir final purchase.

Designer craftsman James alsooffers an increasingly popular bespokeservice if you cant find what you are

looking for.James has the most

wonderful ability tointerpret peoples desiresand dreams and createsomething truly special, says Jayne. Usingthe most sophisticated of CAD CAM designsystems, customers can even see Jamesdesign in 3D before the piece is created.

Comprehensive, high quality jewelleryand watch repair is another very popularservice where customers benefit from superbexpert advice and free estimates.

Old or inherited jewellery can also beremodelled into a modern design, orrestored to its former beauty. Several piecescan even be incorporated into one stunningnew piece.

This Christmas, why not discover theworld beyond the enticing window displays?Allow the experts at Edward James Jewelleryto help you find the perfect gift.

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