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#30YearsofRMC

A bright future

RMC Media is the new name for Regional Magazine Company, whichwas launched 30 years ago when the first issue of Westside, a qualitylifestyle magazine for Sheffield and North Derbyshire, dropped on the

doormats of 20,000 homes.Much has changed since then, and with a new website, a flourishing

books division and a new online-only title called Vibe as well as ourstable of nine monthly lifestyle and business titles the new companyname is a more accurate reflection of the wide range of projects that

come under the RMC umbrella.Over the following pages well explain about the exciting changes

afoot, as well as taking a look back at how weve grown over the years.

WELCOME TO AN EXCITING NEW ERA AND A FRESH START FOR A BUSINESS CELEBRATING ITS 30TH ANNIVERSARY THIS MONTH.

PUBLISHERS OF WESTSIDE, SOUTHSIDE, NORTHSIDE, EASTSIDE, SIXER, IMAGE, PULSE, FIRST FOR BUSINESS & CITYMAG


BRAND NEW LOOK

2

ur 30th year marks an exciting newera for the company. The brand newname, RMC Media, comes with a

vibrant new logo and a fresh new image toreflect the multi-faceted nature of ourthriving business as it looks to the future.

NameOur journey began in 1986 with Westsidemagazine and, over the last three decades, hasflourished into one of the most successfulmedia companies in Yorkshire.

Today, in addition to our eight monthlylifestyle titles, business magazine andnumerous special publications, we alsoproduce high quality cookbooks forprestigious chefs and restaurants, sell articlesto like-minded publications, help budding

entrepreneurs establish their own magazines,and host glittering events.

The name RMC Media draws on our well-established heritage while reflecting ourpropensity for exciting new projects. Underthis new moniker, the future is bright for ourdynamic team.

LogoVibrant, multi-talented, forward-thinking: onthese three pillars our new image was built.Working with Sheffield design agency Ink &Water, we established a logo that reflects themany different elements of RMC Media.

The seven coloured shapes each representan arm of the business: VIBE, magazines,books, restaurant guide, events, competitionsand publishing services.

O

WE HAVE A NEW NAME, A NEW LOGO AND A NEW WEBSITE WHAT BETTER WAY TO CELEBRATE 30 YEARS IN BUSINESS?

Exciting times for RMC


BRAND NEW LOOK

3

WITH SHEFFIELD DIGITAL AGENCY HYDRA CREATIVE, WE HAVELAUNCHED A BRAND NEW WEBSITE WWW.RMCMEDIA.CO.UK SHOWCASING THE WEALTH OF SERVICES RMC MEDIA OFFERS.

A windowinto our world

VIBEA key feature of the new website and an exciting new addition tothe RMC Media portfolio is VIBE, an online lifestyle magazine-style website for Sheffield. For full details, turn to page 10.

MAGAZINESEach of our nine monthly titles now has its own micrositefeaturing digital page-turning versions of the magazine, as well asup-to-date news, articles and pictures that reflect and enhancethe content of the printed publications.

RMC BOOKSOur book division has been operating as a successful publisher ofhigh quality books for many years and now counts the likes ofChewton Glen, Simpsons, The Magpie Caf, Crab House Caf,Lakeland, Salvos, Westminster Kingsway College and many, manymore among its satisfied clients. Were now delighted to bebringing this aspect of the business under the banner of RMC Media.

RESTAURANT GUIDEAnother brand new feature for the website is the restaurant guide,a comprehensive online guide to eating out in and aroundYorkshire. From cafs and pubs to the regions most prestigiousdining establishments and everything in between it willinclude every kind of eatery available. Each entry comes with ashort review, prices, opening hours, address details and a starrating so diners have all the information they need to make aninformed choice.

COMPETITIONSThousands of entries pour in for our competitions each month.From tickets for sold-out shows to luxury holidays to highlysought-after products, and much more, we always havesomething special up for grabs. Our most exciting competition todate, however, is open for online entries right now.

To celebrate 30 years of RMC, we have 30 fantastic prizes fromsome of Yorkshires best businesses and one lucky person will winthem all. See page 12 for all the details.

EVENTSFirmly established as key events in the Yorkshire foodie calendar,the Westside and Eastside Restaurant of the Year Awardsrecognise the wealth of culinary talent in our region. The annualceremonies showcase these high standards and the awardsthemselves provide an exceptional promotional tool for thewinners long after the champagne corks have popped.

RMC Media also hosts special celebrations whenever theopportunity arises.

PUBLISHING SERVICESWith so much experience under our belt, it is only fair that weshare our expertise. With Start Your Own Magazine, we help newmagazines get off the ground with all the informationentrepreneurs need to launch a successful new publication.Through Buy Magazine Articles, we sell features to other highquality publications.

In addition, we offer a host of other publicity and marketingsolutions to businesses in Yorkshire and beyond.


RMC: A TIMELINE

4

1986: Fuji

introducedthe worlds

firstdisposable

camera.

1987: Rock and

Roll Hall ofFame

inducted itsfirst female

artist, ArethaFranklin

1988: The first BBC

Red NoseDay raised

15million forcharity

1989: The BerlinWall camedown. Theend of theCold War.

1990: Nelson

Mandelawalked free

after 27years inprison.

1991: Tim Berners-Lee released

filesdescribinghis idea forthe WorldWide Web.

1993: Schindlers

List wasreleased.

1992: AbsolutelyFabulousmade itsdebut.

WestsideThe quality magazine for Sheffield and North Derbyshire

www.regionalmagazine.co.uk June 2016

1986 - 2016

CelebratingEatingShoppingSeeingDoingLearningLivingSocietyFashionHealth &Beauty

WestsideRestaurant

AwardsWhos in the

running?

Searching for your dream home?Find the key with...

THEGUIDETHEGUIDE

SouthsideThe quality magazine for Chesterfield, Dronfield & South Sheffield

www.regionalmagazine.co.uk May 2016@SouthsideRMC

Celebrating

1986 - 2016

MAKINGASPLASH

Chatsworth InternationalHorse Trials preview

Southside &WestsideRestaurantAwardsCast your vote now

Success storiesWomen inBusiness

Swing easyGolf inLasVegas

MAKINGASPLASH

NorthsideThe quality magazine for Leeds, Harrogate & York

@NorthsideRMCwww.regionalmagazine.co.uk May 2016

New seasonfashionsCountry housefurnishings

1986 - 2016

Celebrating

+

A TASTE OFSUMMER

Great British Food Festival at Harewood houseScorching tips from the BBQ KingTharavadu Indian cookery schoolThe rise and rise of SukhothaiMeet the Chef

Great British Food Festival at Harewood HouseScorching tips from the BBQ KingTharavadu Indian cookery schoolThe rise and rise of SukhothaiMeet the Chef*

****

A TASTE OFSUMMER

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Eastsidewww.regionalmagazine.co.uk May 2016@EastsideRMCThe quality magazine for Doncaster, Rotherham & North Notts

1986 - 2016

Celebrating

Eastside... the official partner of Doncaster Racecourse

Cast yourvote now

Wild talesLove Your Zoo Week

Women in businessSuccess stories

EASTSIDERESTAURANTAWARDS

The maturingof a Pop Idol

Will Younginterview

THE MONTHLY INDEPENDENTVOICE OF BUSINESS INTHE SHEFFIELD CITY REGIONFREE TO COMMENT FREE TO CHALLENGE FREE TO YOU EVERY MONTH

JUNE 2016www.ffb-online.co.uk

@ffbmagRMC

1986 - 2016

Celebrating

READYFORTHEWORLD

OLYMPICLEGACY PARK

Sheffield means business

55millionproject takesshape

PULSEPULSEIssue 39MAY 2016AT THE HEART OF YOUR COMMUNITY

FOX VALLEYA new shopping destinationis coming to Stocksbridge

WORLD-CLASS ACTSBradfield Festival of Musicreturns to St Nicholas

THE SCENT OF SPRINGNew season fragrances

WILLYOUNG

1986 - 2016

Celebrating

The former Pop Idol talksarts, academics and activism

CHAPELTOWN ECCLESFIELD GRENOSIDE HIGH GREEN

Follow uson Twitter:@PulseRMC

WILLYOUNG

JUNE 2016www.sixer-online.co.uk

@SixerRMC

THE MAGAZINE FOR NORTH SHEFFIELD

1986 - 2016

Celebrating

BRIGHT ANDBEAUTIFULNew seasonfashions

HEADTO THEHILLSFESTA new artsfestival for S6

Focus onOughtibridgeGala andStanningtonCarnival

A TASTEOF SUMMER

FOX VALLEYFOX VALLEYThe countdown is on to thelaunch of Stocksbridgesnew retail centre

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THEWEDDINGISSUE

CRYSTAL PEAKS

GET BEHINDTHE WHEEL

More thanjust a trip to

the shops

Motoring newsround-up

Dressmaker Ian Stuarts dream creationsThe traditions of marriage explained

Make it a special day with local businesses

THEWEDDINGISSUE

RMC: Moving Forward

rom food and fashion to fast cars and celebrityinterviews, over the last three decades wevecovered a lot of ground in our lifestyle and

business publications. RMC Media now produces ninemonthly titles, printing one million magazines a year anddelivering them to the best addresses in the region. Nextmonth well be launching a new, fresh look for most of ourprinted titles, so before we step into a new era heres alook at the magazines which make up our portfolio oftitles in the Yorkshire region.

F

RMC MEDIAS IMPRESSIVE PORTFOLIOOF MAGAZINES GETS BIGGER ANDBETTER. WE LOOK BACK AT THE KEYLAUNCHES THAT DEFINE OURPROGRESS OVER THE LAST 30 YEARS.


RMC: A TIMELINE

5

Published in the summer of 86, the first edition ofWestside was just 32 pages but, such was itspopularity, within the year it had doubled in size.

From the very beginning local restaurantsplayed a key part and in the first issue MarvinClose served up a selection of his favourite triedand tested restaurants Deakins and San Remoin Sheffield, Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese Inn andthe George Restaurant and Hotel in Derbyshireall came up trumps. We have continued tosupport local restaurants over the years and now,the annual Westside Restaurant Awards, whichcelebrates the regions finest, is one of the hottestevents on the Sheffield social calendar.

Our gossip column Gnome appeared veryearly on. This anonymous spy infiltrated the livesand parties of Westside people and gave readers abanquet of salacious gossip to feast upon. Whois the Gnome? became the question oneverybodys lips. Of course, we never told.

In May 1989 Westside went on the hunt forthe regions most beautiful people. Women in thefashion business nominated from the ranks ofmen and Barnsley hairdresser Simon Nichollswas chosen for his effortless style. Managingdirector Tony Morgan was nominated bybeautician Lynda Price who said: Hes not atowering six footer but hes got everything elseand he looks good whatever he wears.

The first Westside June Guide was produced in1991 to celebrate the World Student Gamescoming to Sheffield. This magazine is now anannual listings guide including restaurants, shops,and things to see and do in the region.

Looking forward to the Millennium, in 1999Westside got all geared up with its guide to thebest Champagne. We gathered a panel ofrestaurateurs at Fischers Baslow Hall for atasting. They tried 13 different bottles at varyingprices and the winner was a budget bubbly,Tescos Champagne Brut.

Westside has always tried to take a light-heartedapproach wherever possible and in 2011 wecocked a snook at the recession with a typicalquirky look at the various ways at which youcould squander a lot of money very quickly. Frombuying a sports car with plummeting value tohaving your locks trimmed at a high-end salon, wediscovered theres plenty ways to splash the cash.

Of course, none of Westsides longevity wouldhave been possible without the backing of ouradvertisers and some including the likes ofBlundells and PA Jewellery, who advertised inthe very first issue have been with us from thestart.

1995: Forrest

Gump wonBest Picture

at theOscars.

1996: Britain is

faced withthe outbreakof mad cow

disease.

1997: The Full

Montywasreleased.

1998: After many

years oftroubles inNorthern

Ireland bothsides agreeto the GoodFriday peaceagreement.

1999: The Eurocurrency

wasintroduced

andManchester

Unitedachieved the

treble.

2001: Labour wona landslide

victory in thegeneralelection.

2000: The

MillenniumDome wasofficiallyopened.

1994: The firstNational

Lottery drawtook place.

July 1986 Westside

June 1989 EastsideIn the first issue of the quality magazine forDoncaster, Rotherham and North Notts weinvestigated the ins and outs of owning aracehorse, meeting a syndicate based in thePilgrim Father pub in Scrooby, who paid 450each for a part-share in a nag that might oneday lead them to the winners enclosure. Withour official partnership status with DoncasterRacecourse and the St Leger Festival, Eastsidehas retained a strong equine focus and themagazine regularly features upcoming racedays and photos from the many events.

Weve always enjoyed a good gossip hereat Eastside, and our resident party animalToad has been at the heart of the socialscene for a long time, making its debut in the spring of 97. Rather like Doctor Who,this is a beast that changes form every few years, but our appetite for party picturesand local lifestyle news never fades.

The new millennium saw Eastside enjoying an exclusive face-to-face withDoncasters own Jeremy Clarkson. He was quick to deny national newspaper reportsthat he had been rude about his home town but, in the same breath, could not resist

having a dig at Rotherham and Mexborough. Eastside has always kept a very close eye on the local

dining scene and three years ago we stepped up our supportfor the regions fabulous restaurants with our first EastsideRestaurant Awards, which has enjoyed great success eachyear at The Crown Hotel, Bawtry.

With its many boutiques, restaurants and thrivingcommunity spirit, the market town of Bawtry lies at the heartof Eastside Magazine. In celebration of this, Eastside featuresVisit Bawtry a section devoted to celebrating all-thingsBawtry four times a year. >

Rules ofattraction

Recipe forsuccess

True romance

How to meetMr (or Ms) Right

Face to face withTrevor Dakin

Happy couplesreveal all

IN STYLEDown the aisle...

Wedding locationsWhat to wear

The Gnomeinfiltrated the livesand parties ofWestside people andgave readers abanquet of salaciousgossip to feast upon.Who is the Gnome?became the questionon everybodys lips.


RMC: A TIMELINE

6

2002: Brazil won the

World Cup,hosted byJapan and

South Korea.

2003: Britain recordedits hottest day

ever as thetemperature

soared to 38.1C(100.6F) inGravesend,

Kent.

2004: Fox hunting

was outlawedin the UK.

2005: Britain

implementedThe Civil

Partnership Actgranting civilpartnerships

rights andresponsibilitiesidentical to civil

marriage.

2006: The ArcticMonkeysWhatever

People Say IAm, Thats WhatIm Not albumbecame the

fastest-sellingdebut in Britishchart history.

2007: The smoking

ban came intoforce andbanned

smoking inpublic places in

England.

2008: Boris Johnson

becameLondon Mayor.

From fun, local features, and interviews withthe likes of Sheffield Wednesday womensteam captain Steph Spence in 1999, to moreserious topics, like how local businessesbounced back after the flood of 25 June 2007,Sixer has been at the heart of North Sheffield.

In March 2004 we selflessly went in searchof Hillsboroughs tastiest pork sandwiches.Four sandwich shops were put to the test.Baps from the Hungry Wolf, Bres PorkShop, Biltons and Lilys were all judged onquality of meat, bread, stuffing and sauce.Bres (which has been around since 1961)was declared the winner, with Lilys insecond place, and Biltons and Hungry Wolf in joint third.

Always keen to keep in touch with local celebs, in January 2008 we caught up withChapeltown lad Steve Peat. He grew up riding in Wharncliffe Woods and trained as anapprentice plumber, and it was his boss who introduced him to his first race. By 2008 hewas twice World Champion, seven times British Champion and twice European Champion.

In October 2011 we featured amateur dramatic society, the Stannington Players, whowere celebrating 60 years of entertaining locals with qualitytheatre. The group has a rich history that dates back to justafter the war; they actually began as a play-reading society inpeoples houses. There were many name changes over the yearsbut the group formally formed as the Stannington Players in1951.

In 2014 the Tour De France was one of if not the biggestevents to ever grace the rolling hills of North Sheffield. Thisall-cycling issue featured a Tour De France guide, anexplanation of the jerseys, an interview with Team Skys BenSwift, cycling fashion and a feature on the Bradfield Hill Climb.

First For Business (FFB) delivers the latestbusiness news and views from the SheffieldCity Region to the desks of business leaders inSouth Yorkshire and the North Midlands. Itoffers a strong, independent voice which hasgiven it a standing within the local businesscommunity since it launched over 25 yearsago.

While plenty has changed over the last 26years, much of what matters to the businesscommunity remains the same. As far back as1990 hot topics included transport,manufacturing and city centre regeneration.Sound familiar?

Of course, these are the issues that matterwhen you are trying to make your city orregion as economically successful as possibleand no doubt in years to come well still bediscussing them. And were sure youll bereading all about them in FFB! Here are somehighlights from the last 26 years.

In March 1995 we ran a feature about theway new trademark laws (introduced in the1994 Trade Marks Act) were making thingseasier for companies. The same issue includeda feature on the latest phase of the VictoriaQuays project including news that NabarroNathanson would occupy newly-built offices onthe site.

The following year we asked: shouldbusinesses be on the internet? There followeda detailed explanation of the various uses ofthe internet, including a relatively unknownform of communication: the email. Would itever catch on? We thought it had a chance.

Back in June 2008 the cover of now-monthlyFFB featured none other than Sheffield goldengirl Jessica Ennis-Hill. Andy Waple wrote:Jessica Ennis, one of Britains top athletescruelly robbed of an Olympic challenge inBeijing, is a perfect example of the new kind ofexport that is helping to reinforce the messagethat Made in Sheffield is still an internationalmark of quality.

As well as a keen focus on business news,FFB has interviewed some influential businesspeople, including former director-general of theBBC, chairman of the Football Association andSheffield hotelier Greg Dyke and TV DragonJames Caan, who was FFBs cover star in 2010.He shared his views on business in anaccompanying interview.

In September 2014, FFB became an officialmedia partner for MADE: The EntrepreneurFestival. This issue featured speaker MichelleMone on the cover and included interviews

July 1990 First for Business

May 2012www.ffb-online.co.uk

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The Question:Can you makeyour brain fit forbusiness?

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with other event speakers Paul McKenna and mediamogul Jamal Edwards.

Most recently, in last months issue, writer AndyWaple took a look at the Sheffield Olympic LegacyPark, which will be built on the former site of DonValley Stadium. This 55million project will nurturethe regions sports research and development, healthand wellbeing, as well as providing a school, collegeand some small stadia to support basketball andrugby. With world-class venues such as the EnglishInstitute of Sport already in place, the development ofthe Olympic Legacy Park will be the final piece of theLower Don Valley Jigsaw.

FFB has survived in an era in which many printpublications have become obsolete. This is a clearreflection that FFB has always delivered what itsreaders want and has a strong standing within thelocal business community.


RMC: A TIMELINE

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Northsides first issue was delivered toselect homes in Leeds in November 1995and, by June 1996, it was also being readin York and Harrogate.

The cover of the inaugural editionfeatured Emmerdale actor Ian Kelsey, whohad been judged Leeds most eligiblebachelor by our editorial team. In thesame year, Ian was nominated for MostPopular Newcomer in the NationalTelevision Awards for his role as DaveGlover in the soap. We picked a winnerwhose good looks have stayed on ourscreens, more recently Ian has appeared inDoctors as Howard Bellamy.

Also in that first issue we reviewed twoof the areas best-loved restaurants at thetime. Paris at Calverley was praised for itsdeep fried prawns in filo pastry, withcinnamon and ginger chutney starter androast lamb joint. Northside predicted Pariswould thrive on its own genuineindividuality for years to come and wewere right; Paris continued to flourish for12 years after our review.

Our dish of the month came from TheDrum and Monkey in Harrogate. Fillet ofwhiting with crab stuffing and glazedhollandaise was on the menu, and TheDrum and Monkeys chef Tina Nuttallexplained how Northsiders could recreatethe dish at home. At the time the

restaurant had been running for 23 yearsafter being transformed from a pub, andtoday it is still a strong favourite forseafood in Harrogate.

From fine dining to fast cars, motoringhas always been a big part of Northside,and over the years we have put a host ofluxury cars through their paces. In 2015,to coincide with the launch of the latestJames Bond movie Spectre, NorthsidesAdam Kay was given the opportunity tolive out his Bond fantasies behind thewheel of the latest Aston Martin, the DB9GT model. Our reporter was also treatedto a viewing of one of Bonds most iconiccars, the Aston Martin DB10, and a chatwith Bond stunt driver Mark Higgins.

2010: There was a

hungparliament forthe first time

since 1974. TheConservativesand Lib Dems

formed acoalition.

2011: William and

Kate gotmarried, to

an estimatedglobal

audience ofmore thantwo billion.

2012: London

hosted theOlympic

Games forthe third

time.

2013: Prince

George wasborn.

2014: Scotlandvoted to

remain partof the United

Kingdom.

2016: The Queencelebratedher 90thbirthday.

2015: PrincessCharlottewas born.

2009: Barack

Obamawasinauguratedas the first

AfricanAmerican

President ofthe United

States.

A magazine for young city dwellers in Sheffield. The latesttrends, hotspots and events have always been a mainstayof City. The Hipster pages keep readers up to date on newadditions to the citys bar, restaurant, music, arts andfashion scenes.

City has featured some of the biggest names in popularculture since its inception. In the first year alone themagazine spoke to hairdresser Nicky Clarke, chefRaymond Blanc and actor Christopher Eccleston. IanBrown, Tinie Tempah, Duffy, Joan Rivers and Ellie Gouldinghave all graced the pages of City; more recently themagazine spoke to pop superstar Meghan Trainor.

Sheffields annual inner city music festival Tramlines hastaken up a residency in City; the magazine has stood atthe festivals side as its grown in both popularity and sizesince it began in 2009.

City features illustrations as its cover, often by localartists. April 2016 issue featured a design from renownedSheffield artist Pete McKee ahead of his hugely popularSix Weeks to Eternity exhibition at Magna ScienceAdventure Centre, whilst other editions have featuredwork from local illustrators including Tom J Newell,Faunagraphic and Grace Louise Taylor. >

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June 2002 City

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April 2016 issue featured a designfrom renowned Sheffield artist PeteMcKee ahead of his hugely popularSix Weeks to Eternity exhibition atMagna Science Adventure Centre.


Southside launched in March 2003 and hasbeen a household name in Chesterfield,Dronfield and surroundings areas since.

In 2004 we focused on the historic FlaggRaces, the UKs only remaining horse racemeeting to feature a cross-country race onnatural hunting ground.

The Chatsworth International Horse Trialsare also a Southside regular and the worldrenowned equestrian event fills themagazines pages with previews of dressage, cross country races and show jumping eachsummer.

Southside has featured some of the areas most talented sportsmen before theyvemade the bigtime; in 2004 we featured 12-year-old golf whizz Scott Campbell who told ushis dreams of one day becoming a professional. Today Scott has accomplished his dreamand travels the world playing the sport he loves.

Chesterfield FCs star striker Jack Lester was interviewed ahead of his teams 2-0 victoryover Swindon at Wembley in 2012. Chesterfield won the Johnstones Paint Trophy thatyear.

Southside featured the Spireites later on in 2012 but this time it was because theirhome ground was being taken over by the rocket man himself, Elton John. The megastarplayed to a sell-out crowd at the then B2net stadium in his first and only gig inChesterfield to date.

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Image was launched in June 2002 as a newvoice for the Sheffield area surroundingCrystal Peaks, Mosborough andHandsworth. In our first year weinterviewed Trisha Cooper. A popular voiceon our radios at the time, Eckington basedTrisha co-hosted the BBC Sheffieldbreakfast show and then went on toproduce radio all over Yorkshire.

In the same issue we spoke to rock androll legend Dave Berry. In 2012 we caughtup with Dave again, after what he describedas the the best ten years of my career andhe was still playing music too, performingaround the world but for relaxation he wasselling antiques in Sheffield.

Image often champions promising localmusicians and The Mosborough MusicFestival has been a summer highlight sinceit began in 2010.

Image has had a long and harmoniousrelationship with Crystal Peaks, producingshopping guides at important times of theyear such as Valentines and Christmas.

Crystal Peaks celebrated its 25-yearanniversary with us in 2013, and in 2014we featured the centres famous bees whohave set up home on the roof. Our reportermet the couple who take care of thehundreds of thousands of honey makersbuzzing around the roof of one ofImagelands biggest landmarks.

March 2003 Southside

June 2002 ImageDISTRIBUTED IN ECKINGTON, KILLAMARSH, MOSBOROUGH, HANDSWORTH, CRYSTAL PEAKS, HALFWAY, SWALLOWNEST, BARLBOROUGH

AUGUST 2008 www.imagemagazine-online.co.ukPublished by Regional Magazine Company Est. 1986

BACK INTHE SWINGRenishawPark Golf Club

HAPPY DAYSWhats Fonziedoing inSwallownest?

ROCK ONFestival fashions

HOME TRENDSBold new looks

PULSEPULSE



COMMUNITYSPIRITWhats in store forChapeltown Forum?

A family photoshootworth 90

WIN!

Ecclesfieldpupils put Eastereggs to the test

CHOCS AWAY

AT THE HEART OF YOUR COMMUNITY

PACESCAMPUS

The heart ofHigh Green

Issue 1MARCH 2013

Pulse was launched in 2013 and wentstraight to the heart of theChapeltown and Ecclesfieldcommunity, where it has remainedever since.

In its first issue Pulse featured theChapeltown Forum. The official aimof the group was to champion theneeds of the Chapeltown area and intalking about the group in themagazine, Pulse supported andpromoted a great community cause,setting a trend that has continuedthrough the magazine to the present.

Later in 2013 the magazinefeatured the Grenoside Reading

Room, and spoke to the group ofvolunteers who took the building onwhen it was handed to thecommunity. They transformed it intoa heritage centre which has grown tobecome a hub of the communitytoday. In 2015 Pulse met thevolunteers who saved EccesfieldLibrary and managed to protect thelibrarys future after the council wereforced to make cuts to the service.

Alongside charitable communitycauses and events, Pulse has featuredsome of the areas most interestingcharacters, including: entrepreneurs,such as Nose Warmer inventor Sally

Steel-Jones who featured in 2013;creative types, such as the CapelleFloral Art Society in 2015 andtreasure-hunting gold panner PeterSampson, who featured in PulsesJune issue.

Pulses sports champions have notbeen overlooked. We spoke to BettyCodona, the lady responsible forputting womens basketball on themap in 2014, in 2015 the spotlightwas on four lady golfers fromSheffield and Barnsley who weretaking on the Longest Day GolfChallenge for Macmillan CancerSupport.

March 2013 Pulse

Image has had along andharmoniousrelationship withCrystal Peaks,producingshopping guides atValentines andChristmas.

PULSEPULSE



AT THE HEART OF YOUR COMMUNITYIssue 6AUGUST 2013 BRITISH

TRANSPLANT GAMESMeet the Sheffield

Team Manager and hercompeting husband

MIND YOUROWN BUSINESSPulse profilessome of theregions bestcompanies

OPENFOR ALLTake a look at therefurbished GrenosideReading Room

IN PICTURESGreno Chase


THEN & NOW

9

Then & Now

RMC MEDIA AND FRIENDS THROUGH THE YEARS.

Mike & Kay Blundell

RMC Media thanks all loyal customers and readers for 30 years of valued support!

Martin Edwardsand John Murphywith the teammove in to newoffices in 1990...and still at thehelm 30 years on

John Harrison toldWestside what the smartmodern man was wearingat his landmark fashionemporium in 1988... bothhe and his shop are stillsetting trends

Car of the future:David Barnes arrives

in style in 1991

JonnieHigginbottom

Mike Marsh of PAJewellery, dressed to

impress in 89 (inset) andwith wife Pam at RMCs

25th birthday party in 2011

Time to play: taking to the cricket field tocelebrate Westsides 50 issues not out

Hairdresser Paul Oates sentbarbed Christmas wishes in

1990 to the hotel that refusedhim entry without wearing a

rather dodgy tie

Celebration:RMC Media

staffcelebrated 30

years inbusiness with

a 1980s-inspired fancydress party at

West 10

Anthony Riddle of ELRadvised readers on propertytrends in the 1980s


VIBE

10

KEEP UP-TO-DATE WITH WHATS HAPPENING IN THE CITYWITH RMC MEDIAS NEW LIFESTYLE WEBSITE.

SHOUTINGABOUTSHEFFIELD

WWW.SHEFFIELDVIBE.CO.UKShouting about Sheffield is the tagline of RMC Medias brand new lifestyle website, VIBE.

Updated daily, and with a strong presence on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram, VIBE offers an up-to-the-minute picture of life in the heart of the city.

From interviews with the people behind the events, exhibitions, festivals and businesses that make thecity tick to event previews to restaurant reviews and lots more it is the go-to website for the people of

Sheffield to find out whats happening on their doorstep.The site revolves around three key areas. Food & Drink features everything from new restaurant and

bar openings to restaurant reviews and trends. Watch, Listen, Do is the cultural and creative section,covering previews and reviews of all the great things to do in the city and beyond. Movers & Makers

profiles the people who make the city such a vibrant place to live, work and study.With guest bloggers and local contributors on board, we have also opened up the portal to

others, providing a platform for the citys creative talent to shout about their passions and skills.With nine monthly lifestyle magazines, special publications, a thriving book division, two

hugely successful restaurant awards and sought-after competitions already under our belt not to mention the dedicated team of staff bringing this all together we are in the best

possible position to deliver something we think Sheffield really needs.We also welcome ideas and inspirations from across the city. If theres something you

think VIBE should be covering, let our digital editor Stephanie Burns know [email protected].

In the meantime, check out the new site and let us know what you think bytweeting @VIBE_Sheffield or finding us on Facebook and Instagram.

#SHOUTABOUTSHEFF

@VIBE_Sheffield

facebook.com/VIBE-Sheffield

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Crowds at Tramlines 2015Credit: Jamie Boynton


30 HAPPY RETURNS

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ere at RMC Media wevealways tried to do our bitto make the world a

better place, raising money fornational and local good causesthrough cake sales, quizzes andcharity days... and we will alwayscontinue to do so.

But to celebrate our 30th year inbusiness, we are also looking to dosomething a little different. Thistime, rather than shaking thecharity tin and asking others tocontribute, well be getting stuck inand making our own practicalcontribution to the many goodlocal causes that are close to ourhearts.

30 Happy Returns is RMCMedias modest way of puttingsomething back into ourcommunity. As individuals andcollectively, we will be going outand about over the next year,doing anything from litter pickingto volunteering in animal shelters.

Well return to this storyregularly over the coming monthsand you can see how we get on,both in the magazines and on ourwebsite. You may spot us out andabout in the community well bewearing the rather snazzy t-shirtsworn by managing editor ChrisWilson (see above).

Meanwhile, to get the ballrolling, Chris spent some timevolunteering at a new cafe thattakes a unique approach tosourcing ingredients.

So how do I find myself wiping down tables andchopping vegetables in a caf where people areinvited to pay what they feel for their meal?

It starts with the fact that 15 million tonnes offood is ditched in the UK every year. Thats threewheelie bins of food per person, making us themost wasteful nation in the EU. Food for thought especially when, like me, you are fortunateenough to have a job that involves quite a lot ofeating out in rather nice restaurants acrossYorkshire and North Derbyshire.

I first became aware of The Real Junk FoodProject, Sheffield last summer when a friend toldme she had spent the day after Tramlines, aweekend music festival in Sheffield, helping outin a pop-up restaurant where the mainingredients consisted of food left over after thebands moved on and the fans went home.

The food was not past its sell-by date orcontaminated in any way, but after events likethis, the simplest thing for the vendors wassimply to dump it and move on to the nextevent. Most of it was destined to end up in alandfill site.

A small band of volunteer chefs, kitchen hands,pot washers and general helpers was trying to dosomething about this. Diners could pay what theycould afford, or what they thought the meal wasworth. Those who believed in the cause andcould afford it might decide to pay more; thosewith empty pockets could volunteer, washingdishes in return for food.

It turned out this pop-up restaurant was farfrom a one-off but part of a movement thatbegan when Leeds-born chef Adam Smith foundhimself working on a farm in Australia where hewitnessed the vast scale of food waste, in

agriculture and the catering industry.He came home and set up a caf in Armley,

Leeds, in 2013. There are now 95 across thecountry, staffed by volunteers cooking food thatwould otherwise go to waste, donated by localbusinesses, supermarkets, catering events, localhouseholds, food banks, farms and wholesalers.

The Real Junk Food Project, Sheffield is now ayear old and has grown from pop-up events tohaving its own caf, at Regather Works on ClubGarden Road, very close to London Roadsbustling array of restaurants, pubs and shops.Project director Jo Hercberg spent a decade inthe online travel industry before deciding to leavethe corporate world and do something she reallybelieved in.

The caf is staffed by volunteers whilst foodcomes from local businesses, supermarkets,catering events, local households, food banks,farms and wholesalers.

Hopefully there will be pay-as-you-feel cafsall over the country soon, says Jo. But if themessage spreads, and people start to think and actmore about food waste, there will come a timewhen they close down because they wont beneeded.

As for my own small contribution, a morningspent wiping down and setting tables, putting thechalk boards outside and making a salad to gowith the lunchtime quiches that Jo had cookedthe previous day, was rewarding, and fun too.

The Real Junk Food Project, Sheffields caf isat Regather Works (57-59 Club Garden Road,Sheffield, S11 8BU). Open Thursday and Friday,11am-8pm and Sunday 11am-3pm.realjunkfoodsheffield.com

The Real Junk Food Project, SheffieldH

AS PART OF OUR 30TH CELEBRATIONS, STAFF AT RMC MEDIA WILL BEVOLUNTEERING THEIR SERVICES FOR MANY LOCAL GOOD CAUSES OVER THECOMING YEAR. THE FIRST TO STEP UP IS MANAGING EDITOR CHRIS WILSON.

Giving something backChris

Wilsonwith Jo

Hercberg


COMPETITION

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e launched Westside, our first magazine,in 1986 and competitions have been atthe heart of all our publications ever

since. Over the years we have been able to giveaway luxury holidays, fine wines, concert ticketsand many more fabulous prizes.

This is different. In fact, this will be ourmost exciting competition yet. To celebrateour 30th year we have put together a fabulouspackage of 30 gifts, all generously contributedby some of the regions finest businesses.

Our competition is available to readers ofall our monthly printed titles nine in total and one very lucky winner will be collectinga sensational array of gifts including jewellery,hotel stays, holiday flights, fine wines,champagne and much more besides.

The only way to be a part of this once-in-a-lifetime competition is via RMC Mediasnew website www.rmcmedia.co.uk sotake a closer look at the amazing prizes onoffer and enter online now.

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ITS A COMPETITION LIKE NO OTHER TO CELEBRATE 30 YEARS RMC MEDIA ISGIVING AWAY 30 PRIZES. AND ONE PERSON WILL WALK AWAY WITH EVERYTHING.

Winner takes all

1. Raymond Weil watchMade from stainless steelwith rose gold PVD plateddetail, this simple andoriginal timepiece is perfectfor any occasion (choosefrom a ladys or gents size,RRP 850). PA Jewellery,www.pajewellery.com. 2. 50 voucher for gentlemens shoes

Select a pair of gentlemens shoes from CharlesBrooks including Loake, Barker and Trickers and get50 off. Charles Brooks, 241 Fulwood Road, Broomhill,Sheffield, S10 3BA.

3. Hotel stay at Brocco on the Park, SheffieldSpend a blissful night in The Dovecote, Brocco on theParks penthouse room overlooking Endcliffe Park,Porter Brook and Hunters Bar. Enjoy an overnight stayfor two with a glass of fizz on arrival. www.brocco.co.uk.

4. Half case of proseccoThe Austins Group hasselected this ProseccoSpumante Brut, AziendaAbbazia, Piemonte Italy forits light silver colour, fresharomas and bouncy,medium dry flavours (RRP11 per bottle).www.theaustinsgroup.com

5. Luxury dining at Napoleons, SheffieldYou and three friends can dine in style with a bottle ofchampagne for the table, a three-course meal, and a5 betting chip each for the casino (redeemable at theEcclesall Road or Owlerton branch). Napoleons,www.napoleons-casinos.co.uk.

6. 30 bottles of aleEnjoy 30 bottles of our refreshing Thirty Somethingcelebration ale, lovingly brewed by Bradfield Brewery,www.bradfieldbrewery.com.

7. Cinema tickets for The Showroom, Sheffield Enjoy four trips to the cinema or take three familymembers/friends with you. Showroom & Workstation,www.showroomworkstation.org.uk.

8. Race day experienceSpend your race day for two in style with a glass ofchampagne on arrival, followed by a three-course lunchin The Old Weighing Room and a race day programme(dress code applies. Age 18+ only). DoncasterRacecourse, www.doncaster-racecourse.co.uk.

9. Dine, stay andbreakfast at TheCrown Hotel, BawtryAfter a three-coursedinner for two, youand your partner canenjoy a bottle ofproseccco in yourroom and wake up to afull English breakfastthe following day. TheCrown Hotel,www.crownhotel-bawtry.com.

10. Selection of RMC booksDiscover new recipes andexpand your culinaryknowledge with a selectionof cookery bookspublished by RMC Media.

11. Ray-Ban sunglassesKeep cool with these blue-framed Ray-Ban sunglasses.Visit Bawtry Eye Academy attheir new premises at 7 DowerHouse Square.www.bawtryeyeacademy.com.

12. Two flights to GuernseyAurigny Air Services are pleased to offer two returnflights to the beautiful island of Guernsey, well knownfor its stunning coastlines, wealth of outdoor activitiesand French culture.Leeds Bradford Airport,www.leedbradfordairport.co.uk.

How to enter:Enter our competition online atwww.rmcmedia.co.uk.The closing date is Monday 31 October 2016.

Question: What year was RMCs first magazine,Westside launched?

For full terms and conditions, visit our website.

CHARLES

BROOKSEst 1972


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16. Tickets to see DiversitySee dance titans Diversity at Leeds First Direct Arena.You and three family members/friends will also haveaccess to the Premier Lounge with a restaurant, barand window overlookingtheArena plaza. First DirectArena, www.firstdirectarena.com.

17. Triple activity packageExperience 4x4 off-roading, clay pigeon shootingand quad-biking at Yorkshire Outdoors,www.yorkshire-outdoors.co.uk.

18. Domino luxury rugThis brown Dominoshag pile rug is madefrom qualitypolypropyline fibre,suitable for all areas ofthe home. DronfieldCarpets & Floors,www.dronfieldcarpetsandfloors.co.uk.

19. Silver daisy pendantA delightful daisy cut-outpendant with dotdetailing. In polishedsilver with a silver chain,it is charming and easy towear. Green+Benz.www.greenandbenz.com.

20. 100 Sandersons gift card Have a shopping spree at Sandersons, a newboutique department store opening soon at FoxValley. Sandersons, www.sandersonsdeptstore.co.uk.

21. Lunch and a shopping spreeEnjoy lunch for two and a complimentary drink atPontis Italian Kitchen, followed by a 100 shoppingspree at Fox Valley, www.foxvalleysheffield.co.uk.Pontis Italian Kitchen, www.pontisitaliankitchen.co.uk,

22. The Schoolrooms hamperThis hamper of treats includes a bottle of wine, parkin,biscuits, and Schoolrooms branded coffee and jarredgoods. The Schoolrooms, www.theschoolrooms.co.uk.

23. Hair and shaving setGet that fresh-from-the-barbershop feeling withSavills selection of hair and shaving products. Savills,www.savillsbarbers.com.

24. ghd curve This soft curl tong gives you effortless waves.Selected by Posh FX, 46 Middlewood Road, SheffieldS6 4HA.

25. Tickets to a Sheffield United gameEnjoy four tickets for a home game at Sheffield UnitedFootball Club, www.sufc.co.uk.

26. 24-carat

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