Want to win at Christmas gift-buying while keeping it Sheff? Here are a couple of top shouts…
CRANK IT UP
Created by Sheffield’s Official Music Box Company (‘official’ because the songwriters receive the credits), these charming hand-cranked music boxes knock out twinkling renditions of a range of classic hits from the likes of local legend Richard Hawley, The Charlatans, Doves, Frank Wilson and Soft cell. It’s the perfect musical stocking-filler! £15.95
OH, HOPPY DAYS
Produced by yours truly in partnership with our sister company Meze Publishing, the Sheffield Beer and Spirits Bible provides a handy little guide to the Steel City’s thriving beer and spirits scene. It’s a celebration of the many wonderful pubs, bars, shops, breweries and distilleries that unite to make the city one of the UK’s most exciting destinations for connoisseurs of real ale, craft beer and (increasingly so) gin! £10
mezepublishing.co.uk
MEMBERSHIP
You’ve probably heard of Locksley Distilling Co via their insanely popular Sir Robin of Locksley gin. While it is undoubtedly a belter, that isn’t the only tasty concoction they’ve got in their locker and their four-bottle gin gift set contains their flagship sup alongside gins infused with raspberry and cardamom, an exotic Morocello Blood Orange Citrus Liqueur and a Navy Strength Very Special Old Tom for the true connoisseurs. £54.99
locksleydistilling.com
THE SWEET STUFF
What’s Christmas without choc? Nowt chuffin’ much, that’s what. If you truly love and respect the person you’re buying confectionery for this year, you’ll step away from those battered old selection boxes and up your game considerably with a full range tasting selection from Sheffield cocoa bean pioneers Bullion Chocolate. £30
bullionchocolate.com
A NIGHT AT THE THEATRE
Give the gift of culture to a loved one this year. Sheffield Theatres provide gift vouchers at a range of prices offering access to the largest theatre complex outside of London for 24 months. Next year is already beginning to shape up nicely with the usual mix of comedies, musicals, thrillers and hard-hitting dramas heading to the venue’s three stages, not to mention a return of old faves Standing at the Sky’s Edge and Everybody’s Talking About Jamie.
sheffieldtheatres.co.uk
DISCOVER OUR HERITAGE
A must-have for any pub aficionado or local history buff, Sheffield’s Real Heritage Pubs was put together by the city’s CAMRA branch and charts the history and evolution of the city’s rich tapestry of public houses. This well-researched publication showcases our most beautiful public houses, celebrating their longstanding charm and intriguing architectural features. £5.99
Stockists listed at sheffield.camra.org.uk
