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Its official more people in S12 are choosing Staves EstateAgents to sell their property than any other agent.According to Rightmove statistics, of the 44 branches in thearea, Staves has listed the most new properties in 2015. This isa fantastic achievement for a branch that only opened inGleadless in January this year.

We are delighted by these figures, and it just goes to showthat there is a real appetite for people wanting to use a local,independent, family-run estate agent over a larger corporateagency, says owner Matthew Staves. We care very muchabout what were doing and people like that we have a vestedinterest in selling their property and are therefore prepared togo the extra mile to ensure that the best possible results areachieved for our clients.

With an excellent sales record and an extensive portfolio ofproperties for sale not only in S12 but in the surroundingareas including S20 and S13, too both buyers and sellers are

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The spacious extension not onlyensures that Staves can meet theneeds of the currently buoyant market,but it has also given them a strongerpresence, more on-site parking and theability to provide more services.Theyare pleased to present a new mortgagecentre with appointments available fivedays a week, and an evening home

visit service is also available. As well as this Staves haveextended their lettings service with a dedicated department inbranch.Matthew believes their success stems from industryexperience and knowledge of the local area. He has worked inthe industry for over 20 years and Gleadless employees DavidHague and Michelle Fenney Williams have lived in the area forover 40 years between them, meaning they can offer excellentfirst-hand knowledge and understanding of the local propertymarket.

Each member of the team is totally focussed on providingfirst-class customer care and client satisfaction. They understandthe importance of visiting properties, and clients are oftenimpressed to find the director of the company on theirdoorstep. We always have the customers best interests atheart, says Matthew. When someone gives us an instructionto sell a property, we do our utmost to match theirrequirements and outdo expectations.

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The festive season is in full swing, which means the time fordecorating our homes is upon us. Glittering tinsel andbaubles always look lovely, but it's the natural trimmings thatreally make the difference; scarlet poinsettia, pearly mistletoe and agood old real Christmas tree. Not only will they brighten up thehouse and create a real jovial feel, they'll also fill the home with thetraditional festive scents of Christmastime.

Once again, Ward's Nurseries and Garden Centre has embracedthe festive season with open arms; not only has the centretransformed into a Christmas wonderland of illuminations,decorations and gifts, but a whole host of Christmas plants and treeshave also been introduced.

If you love the idea of a real Christmas tree but dread the annualneedle drop, a Nordmann Fir may be what you're looking for. TheNordmann tree is known for having excellent needle retentionproperties as well as very attractive foliage.

Whatever the size of your room, Wards will have a Christmastree to suit with lots of varieties in sizes ranging from approximatelyfour to nine feet tall, all at very reasonable prices.

The team at Ward's are on hand to make sure yourtree gets home in one piece whether potted or cutand whatever the size the netting service will makeeven the biggest trees fit into the smallest spaces.Alternatively, the delivery team will be happy to do allthe dirty work for you and drop your chosen tree off onyour doorstep.

As well as the large range of Christmas trees, Ward'salso offer a stunning collection of wreathes andgarlands, as well as an array of flowered and berriedChristmas plants.

Although poinsettias are traditionally scarlet atChristmas, Ward's also stock them in cream, pink and darkpink if you want to put a modern spin on your festive decorations. cyclamen and orchids, available from Ward's can also be used to transform your home this Christmas.

And it's not just decorations that Ward's do best; they also have a huge selection of gifts available for all the family, including everything from different ranges of clothing to ahuge selection of books for adults and children.

This year, Ward's are once again offering food hampersthat can be personalised to your loved ones tastes.Choose anything from an extensive selection ofchutneys, jams, cakes, biscuits, chocolates and fruits inalcohol etc., for the perfect present, and amember of Wards staff will packand wrap it all in an attractive giftbox ready to present to the luckyrecipient.

Decorations, plants, trees,gifts and festive foods are onyour doorstep and all underone roof at Ward's Nurseriesand Garden Centre, allowing youto avoid the rush and make yourentire Christmas shoppingexperience a pleasure.

Take a trip to Wards and findeverything you need to make it a very merry Christmas!

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As you drive through beautiful grounds towards the historicbuilding, BEST WESTERN PLUS Aston Hall Hotel takesyour breath away. Dating back to 1772 and set in 55acres of land, this independently-owned hotel is a stunningvenue that can meet all your needs.

Aston Hall caters for corporate and leisure guests, as well asattracting day visitors for a delicious meal, a quiet drink in thebar or a wander around the beautiful gardens.

It has long been a beloved venue for couples tying the knotand the beautiful marquee makes Aston Hall stand out as oneof the regions premier wedding locations. The heated marqueecan accommodate weddings all year round and is self-containedwith its own bar, kitchen and toilets.

With so much space, AstonHall can comfortablyaccommodate two weddings aday one in the marquee andone in the main building each completely separate withtheir own facilities andgardens. And a lovely pagodawas recentlyinstalled in thegardens for outdoor weddings.

Aston Hall has character inabundance and little quirks setit apart from other hotels. Forexample, the function roomsare named after Aston Martincars and the bedrooms in the

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as a nod to the regions heritage.The largest function room is the Lagonda Suite, which can

accommodate up to 300 people. Or for a more intimateaffair,the Bamford Restaurant is cosy and serves delicious,homemade food.

The function rooms can be used for a variety of events,

including conferences,parties and weddingreceptions and all areneutrally decorated.The oldest part of thehotel dates back to1772 and still boastsan original mosaicfloor at the entrance.With an intriguinghistory that includesvisits from Lord Byronand a spell as apsychiatric hospital, theold building is a realtreasure. Extensionswere added in 2007and 2008 and thehotel now boasts 52bedrooms in total.

The new west wingis popular withcorporate guests as itoffers spacious andcomfortable hotelbedrooms perfect forthe corporate market, as well as top-of-the-range conferencefacilities. There is also a gym and WiFi included in the price.

As well as the many weddings and conferences at Aston Hall,the hotel also hosts its own events and 2016 is set to be anotherbusy year. With anything from a Valentines disco and MichaelBubl tribute evening to an 80s and 90s-themed night, theresplenty on offer for everyone.

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Up-coming events80s-themed night 9 January,16.95 per person

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IMAGEEATING OUT

HurrywiththecurryAccording to locals, Mosborough has been crying out for an Indianrestaurant. Has Muktar Ali succeeded in filling the spice gap? We sent Fiona Barber to find out.

About time; Ive been waiting years forthis, my friend Charlotte enthusedover a delightful portion ofpoppadums and pickles. Far from havingnever experienced the joys of Indiancuisine as you might be thinking she isin fact quite the foodie. But living locally toMosborough, she felt one thing it wasmissing was a dine-in Indian restaurant.

There were many locals who felt thesame, so it was no surprise when, sixmonths ago, owner and chef Muktar Ali(known locally as Ali) opened The VineIndian Cuisine, and it was welcomed withopen arms and eager customers.

The restaurant sits on the former site ofThe Vine Tavern, and a three-monthrenovation changed the space into a moreopen-plan setting while retaining someoriginal features including the low-beamedceilings.

Ali has owned restaurants in variouslocations including Dronfield and Tickhill,but his dream was always to open arestaurant in Mosborough. I dont reallyknow why, he confesses. Its just a nicearea with great people and I wanted to givethem proper, fresh Indian food. To makesure Ali fulfils his own high standards, heworks in the kitchen seven days a weekand spends daytimes prepping ingredientsfor the evening diners.

Following the poppadums andhomemade dips and pickles, our next tasteof Alis cooking came in the form oftandoori king prawns and a sheik kebab.The four prawns were a fiery orange-redcolour and tasted just as good as theylooked, while the meaty sheik kebabs werepacked with flavour, proving Alis belief inmaking everything fresh is well worth theeffort.

The main menu at The Vine is extensiveand many of the chefs specials are uniqueto the restaurant, making it ideal if yourelooking for something a bit different. Weopted for jal jhinga lamb from the Vinespecials and a classic chicken bhuna fromthe traditional menu. The tender lambcame in a tomato, garlic and chilli sauceand was and topped with caramelisedonions, which created a delicious crunchytexture. The chicken bhuna was just astasty, with generous pieces of chicken, athick sauce and fresh peppers.Accompanied by side orders of tarka dahl,mushroom rice, and a garlic and cheesenaan, it was the ideal Friday night feast.

While Ali takes care of the cooking, long-time friend and colleague AfazMohammed (known as Uncle Afaz tomany) runs front of house. He is the bestwaiter and I have so much respect for him,gushes Ali. Alis sons Mohammed Iqbaland Mohammed Imran also work at therestaurant, along with Bash, who hasworked for Ali for 18 years. I like to lookafter my staff; we really are like one bigfamily, says Ali. Im very happy here.

It seems opening The Vine IndianCuisine has not only fulfilled Alis dreams,but also the needs of many curry-lovinglocals. And, if you dont feel like dining out,The Vine even delivers to the surroundingareas.

* Bookings available for Christmas Day, NewYears Eve and Valentines Day

* Private function room also available forparties

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What we ate:Starters

Tandori king prawns, 4.50Skeik kebab, 3.20

MainsLamb jal jhinga, 8.50Chicken bhuna, 7.20

Tarka dahl, 3.50Mushroom rice, 3.20

Garlic and cheese naan, 2.80

DrinksBottle of Shiraz Red Rock, 13.50

The Vine Indian Cuisine 9 School Street, Mosborough,

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After the excitement of Christmas, with its lively partiesand numerous family gatherings, we are often left feelinga little deflated by the time January comes around. But dont despair The Sitwell Arms Hotel in Renishaw has

a schedule packed full of inspiring and exciting events in theNew Year.

With many of us making resolutions to be healthier in 2016,the Mind and Body Open Weekend on Saturday 23 andSunday 24 January is a great place to start with two fantasticoffers; one for gym membership and one for the hotels hairand beauty salon. You can even use the fitness facilities for freeover the weekend.

If you need help shedding those extra Christmas pounds,Sitwell Arms will be hosting their first Weight Watchersmeeting on Tuesday 5 January at 6.30pm.

Have a clear-out or bag a bargain at the hotels Table TopSale on 21 February (hire your space for just 8) and look outfor fabulous Valentines weekend deals at the hotels Wild BoarRestaurant starting Friday 13 February.

The Wild Boar Restaurant has gained a reputation as one ofthe finest dining venues in the area. Their aim is to developlocally-sourced quality ingredients into imaginative, value-for-money dishes.

In the New Year, we are re-launching our menus andreturning to a la carte dining, says managing director Jo-Anne.Our new head chef Jill Collins has extensive knowledge and ispositive about the re-launch.

Our new general manger Daniel Nutt, previously head cheffor 20 years, is looking forward to the

challenges of his new role and isalready further improving our

service standards. Timesahead are exciting and weare ready to move the hotelup another level.

From January until 29February, the hotel will belaunching an exciting

restaurant promotion.Choose from 5 off or a free

bottle of house wine with a meal for two from their delicious ala carte menu (offer excludes Valentines weekend offers).

The hotel also has a number of upcoming music events,great for birthdays and hen dos, including a Diana Ross tributeact on 21 October and a Take That tribute act on 12 March.

If you want something more family-friendly, the hotelsannual outdoor music festival on Bank Holiday Monday, 30May, features a number of amazing tribute acts, childrensentertainment, outdoor bars and food from 1pm until 7pm.

Theres also a Golden Years Lunchtime Cabaret, dedicated toSitwells more mature customers, on the last Wednesday ofevery month. The event has a different theme each month andincludes a hot dinner and entertainment for just 8 per personfrom noon until 3pm.

If you are planning your big day, the hotel has regularwedding showcase evenings to inspire you and your partner.

Behind the beautiful backdrop of this 18th century buildingare six acres of landscaped grounds, a magnificent lake, afountain and a rose-orchard garden, making it the perfectsetting for your wedding.

The inside is just as grand, with a restaurant, gym, salon,large function rooms and 30 hotel bedrooms. With a range ofaccommodation options including a Honeymoon suite,Renishaw Suite, four-poster bridal rooms and family rooms, thehotel has everything you need to create your dream wedding.

The Sitwell Arms offers a number of fantastic weddingpackages and if you hold your wedding between now and theend of April 2016, the hotel will take care of the VAT.Depending on the package you choose, you could save up to830.

For more information on weddings and events at The SitwellArms Hotel and the promotion running at The Wild BoarRestaurant call 01246 435 226, email [email protected] or visit www.sitwellarms.com.

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Who needs to Ho Ho Ho when you can get Christmas off to a great start with a chuckle or two?South Yorkshire comedy favourites The ChuckleBrothers brought their unique brand of comic chaos to theFestive Season at Crystal Peaks as they switched on the award

winning shopping malls Christmas lights.The Rotherham TV stars best knownfor their To Me, To You catchphrase -delighted the Crystal Peaks crowds withtheir unique comic style, the climax ofan evening that also includedperformances by young musicians from

Emmanuel and Westfield School, dance exhibitions and local bands.Hosting the whole fun-packed family event was the Hallam FM breakfast team

and Christmas officially arrived when Paul and Barry flicked the switch on a dazzlingChristmas light display for the shopping centre.

We were delighted to have genuine home-grown comedy legends the Chuckle Brothers joining uson what is always the most exciting night of the Crystal Peaks year, said centre manager LeeGreenwood. Our light display is always extremely popular and the Chuckle Brothers gave the crowd ahilarious start to the Christmas season.

Merry Christmasfrom me, to you!The Chuckle Brothers light up the bigswitch-on at Crystal Peaks.

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In a quiet corner of Woodseats, set backfrom the busy Chesterfield Road, therelies a diner that, despite its discreetlocation, manages to draw in crowds fromall over Sheffield. And, as my partner Benand I discovered on a typically bustlingFriday night, Swanky Franks secret is noreal secret at all great big plates ofAmerican food to satisfy even the hardiestappetites have been going down a stormfor years.

Ben had clearly missed the memo aboutSwankys famously huge portion sizes.While I knowingly tucked into a carb-lightstarter of chicken wings just the rightlevel of spice and a lovely Caesar dip todunk them in he eagerly wolfed down agreat big pile of pulled pork nachos. Theplate groaned with tortilla chips smotheredin sour cream, guacamole, cheese, salsa,jalapenos and homemade pulled pork and Iwondered how he was ever going tomanage another two courses.

Oh how I laughed when, minutes intoour mains, a waiter came over to checkhow Ben was proceeding with his giant hotdog a 12inch, 6oz pork sausage, piledhigh with chilli and onions and loaded intoa freshly baked bun. The reason for thewaiters interest? Diners brave enough topolish off every last morsel of this beast areawarded a medal for their efforts. Needlessto say, he failed spectacularly.

Over on my side of the table, my haloslipped clean off as I tucked into a calzonewith vigour all thoughts ofbeing healthylong forgotten. This traditional folded-overpizza base was fit to burst with tomato,mozzarella, pepperoni, salami, mushrooms,red onion and ham and topped with a richNapoli tomato sauce, and I enjoyed everysinful mouthful. Yes, there are healthieroptions on the menu, but who really visitsSwankys craving a salad?

Grease played onloop in thebackground and thestereo kicked outboth old and newclassics (think DireStraits followed byKings of Leon). The scene was very muchset and a Lynchburg Lemonade followedby a bottle of Brooklyn lager completed our

authentic America diner experience. Well,almost.

Ive seen enough American films (thisscreening of Grease was perhaps my 20thviewing) to know that nothing says dinerquite like an ice-cream to share served in atall glass with two long spoons, you knowthe drill. Its the nearest thing to romance

you can find here and we lookedevery bit the stereotype; jostlingeach others spoons out of the wayto scoop up more cream/ice-cream/strawberries than the other.

If youre looking for a good time,a buzzing atmosphere and a greatchoice of deliciously wicked food,there are few more perfect locationsthan Swanky Franks. But if you

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Pantomime season is back and sees DamianWilliams return to the Lyceum to causechaos and (hopefully) lots of laughs.Words: Fiona Barber

Butch, bold and boisterous; DamianWilliams has been causing slapstickchaos on the Lyceum stage as a pantodame for the last seven years. This festiveseason, his reign continues as he plays WidowTwankey in the fun-packed familypantomime, Aladdin.

The demand for pantomime seems to be asstrong as ever (last years Dick Whittington wasseen by over 44,000 people) and Damianbelieves they remain so popular because it issomething the whole family can be involved in.It is great entertainment and a great familyChristmas tradition, he says. No other countryhas got pantomime, and were the only onesthat do it well, because were the only ones thatreally understand it. A panto is often the firsttime kids will ever go to a theatre, so its quiteimportant.

Damian recalls his Nan taking him to thetheatre as a young boy. They went to seeRobinson Crusoe with Charlie Drake in it. Iwas only five or six but I still remember someof the gags and what the dame did, so it madea big impression, he admits.

Theatre was always something he wasinterested in and Damians first taste of thelimelight came aged just 15, in a Bugsy Maloneproduction at his local theatre. This marked thebeginning of a long and successful career. Heexplains: The guy that directed it ran a repcompany and he said to me: when you leaveschool, if youd like to go into the business,dont go to drama school, come and join therep company and well go on tour. I was taughtby him, by watching other actors and I learntmy craft that way. In my first panto when I was16, I played the ghost in the ghost gag andthen after that I started playing villains. I playedvillains for years and then I got offered thechance to play a dame.

Damian admits the villain is a great role toplay, but he prefers the dame because of hislove of comedy. You can go in and causechaos and get the laughs, he says. The thing Ilike about playing a dame is that you can havecontact with the audience and you can be ontheir side. I like to play it as though Im part of

the audience and you know, you can get awaywith murder.

Of course, no dame would be completewithout a set of fabulous outfits and Damianconfesses he has over 100 costumes storedaway, which he describes as a playground ofwigs, feathers and slippers. To make sureWidow Twankey was dressed for theperformance of a lifetime, earlier in the yearDamian met with Helga Wood, who designsand makes the costumes, to discuss what theyhad in store.

While dames and designers might spendmonths planning costumes, Damian admitsthat wardrobe malfunctions are simplyunavoidable and says: Ive had things falldown, pop off and things split, but you just geton with it.

While the dame role has been a major partof Damians acting career for 20 years, he hasalso been involved in many other productionsand acknowledges playing his all-time favouritecomedian Tommy Cooper in Being TommyCooper was a particular highlight. I like all theold-school comics like Tommy Cooper, LesDawson, Morecambe and Wise, he says. Iwas brought up on people like Laurel andHardy; they were funny, funny men and thatsvery rare these days. People like Lee Evanscome quite close to that style but you dont getthat anymore; its less physical.

This physical comedy is very much still part ofpanto and Damian confirms there will be plentyof slosh and mess in this years Aladdin. He hasbeen involved in a great number of pantosincluding Peter Pan, Sleeping Beauty, SnowWhite, Dick Whittington, Jack and The Bean Stalkand Aladdin, but he says there is still one he hasyet to tick off. I would love to do Mother Goosehere. We have talked about it, so Im hoping inthe next few years well be able to do it.

You can see Damian and the rest of the cast including Chris Gascoyne (Peter Barlow fromCoronation Street), Alex Winter (CBeebies), andwriter and entertainer Hilary ONeil in thisyears spectacular production at the Lyceumfrom 4 December until 3 January.

The thing I likeabout playing adame is that youcan have contactwith the audienceand you can beon their side. Ilike to play it asthough Im partof the audienceand you know,you can get awaywith murder.

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There isplenty ofchoice forpanto fansacross the

region, hereare a fewhighlights:

Aladdin4 December-3January

LyceumTel: 0114 249 6000

www.sheffieldtheatres.co.ukTickets: 16-25, family ticket

74

Cinderella byManor Operatic

Society27 December-3 January

Sheffield City HallTel: 01709 365108 or

0114 278 9789www.sheffieldcityhall.co.ukTickets: from 11-20.90

Cinderella 2 December-10 JanuaryRotherham Civic Theatre

Tel: 01709 823621www.rotherhamtheatres.co.uk

Tickets: children 11-13,adults 13-15, family ticket

44-49

Jack and theBeanstalk

19-24 DecemberMontgomery Hall, Wath

Upon DearneTel: 0333 666 3366

www.tinpottheatre.com Tickets: 6-26

Sleeping Beauty14-19 December

Dearne Playhouse, Rotherham Tel: 01709 894128

www.dearneplayhouse.co.ukTickets: 12, 10 concessions,8 groups (teachers are free in

a school group booking)

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Ease in to January the Sliming World waySlimming Worlds ExtraEasy plan could help youachieve your goal of losingweight during 2016.

Slimming World hasidentified the foods lowestin energy density (mostlyvegetables and fruit) andthose which are the mostsatisfying and filling (mostlyprotein and fibre-richfoods). By basing mealsaround these foods,members can super-chargetheir slimming campaign.

Beightons big switch-onBeighton Gala Princess MeganDavison switched on BeightonChristmas tree lights in front ofan audience of 250 people. Theevent, which was organised byBeighton Environment Group,Beighton Village DevelopmentTrust and Reignhead PrimarySchool, also featured carols byWoodhouse Prize Band.

Baby girlsIan and Sarah Hunter of SheffieldWindow Centre have welcomedbeautiful twin girls into the world Lilly-Ella Rose and Anabelle Darcey.

Ball raises funds forChildrens HospitalMore than 600 generous charity supporters turnedout for a star-studded charity ball and raised111,000 for Sheffield Childrens Hospital in theprocess.

The sold-out Winter Ball, held every two years byThe Childrens Hospital Charity, was this year hostedby charity patron and TV and radio presenter DanWalker at Ponds Forge International Sports Centre,with guests including Jessica Ennis-Hill, Pete McKeeand Matt Fitzpatrick.

The event raised money for an intraoperative 3T MRI scanner, which will make theneurosurgery department one of the most advanced centres in the country.

An auction, led by Blundells auctioneer Lucy Crapper, featured prizes including a Singapore F1experience, dinner at Coutts with Michael Palin and a behind-the-scenes day at Football Focus.

Festive fun at Tropical Butterfly HouseOn weekends throughoutDecember and from 21 to 24December, the TropicalButterfly House, Wildlife andFalconry Centre has free tractorsleigh rides through the wintrywoods to meet Santa in hisgrotto.

There is also an elf workshopwith crafts and games forchildren, including writing aletter to Santa, daily childrens fancy dress competitions, a pantomime-stylefree-flying bird and animal show based on the Ice Queen, and festiveafternoon teas.

Jess backs cancer plansJessica Ennis-Hill visited Weston Park Hospital, of whichshe is a patron, to see how support from the hospitalsdedicated charity has enabled theimprovement of vital facilities tobenefit cancer patients acrossSouth Yorkshire and beyond.

During her visit, Jessica chattedto some of the patients receivingtreatment, including JacquelineGauton from Handsworth (pictured).

Jessica said: It was an absolute honourto visit Weston Park Hospital and see just how manyimprovements have been made to the facilities since lasttime I was here.

To find out more about the work of the cancer charityvisit www.wphcc.org.uk.

Christmas at Crystal Peaks Crystal Peaks Church is hosting a traditionalcarol service on Sunday 20 December in thecentres food court. Shoppers will be able toenjoy complimentary seasonal delicaciesbefore joining in a selection of favourite carols.

We hear a lot at this time of year aboutcommercialism and exploitation, that the truemeaning of Christmas is forgotten amongstthe business and the busy-ness, said the RevStephen Horton of Crystal Peaks Church. ButCrystal Peaks is one shopping centre in SouthYorkshire that is doing its bit to keep some ofthe tradition of Christmas alive.

Get the Rightframe of mindHaving been in the trade for 29 years, Robert Dawson is well knownin Sheffield for supplying and fitting high quality uPVC windows,doors and conservatories.

When he grew tired of ordering frames and hardware for hiscustomers and having no control over the quality and timing, hedecided to manufacture them himself. These products are now made at his new Rightframe showroom and workshop on CarleyDrive.

For additional peace of mind, all products are insurance-backed andguaranteed for ten years. To find out more, visit www.rightframe.co.uk.



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