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Valentines Day at Sheffield Clubs

Posted by: Mark O'Donnell  04/02/2009 @ 12:49
Subject: Clubs

Whether you love it or hate it, Valentines Day at Sheffield clubs is not far away. As it falls on a Saturday night this year at least you can take solace in the fact that come the morning after the night before you won’t have to face the prospect of getting up and going to work. Buzzing.

If you’re currently in a relationship you will be expected (particularly as a guy) to be imaginative, generous, and to be willing to go that extra yard to make the night a memorable one. Failure to live up to these expectations will result in serious ramifications. Trust me, it’s is one of the unwritten rules of the relationship bible.

So, what is going on in town this Valentines Day at …

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Latest Film Blog

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2010 FrightFest Kick-Off

Posted by: Matthew Turner  27/08/2010 @ 15:24
Subject: Film

Films seen so far this year: 308
Films seen this week: The Last Seven, Diary of a Wimpy Kid, My Afternoons With Margueritte, Grown Ups, Avatar: Special Edition, The Other Guys, Hatchet II, Primal, Burning Bright

FrightFest: Bannings, Cuttings and Tigers and it's only Day Two
Last night was the opening of the 2010 FrightFest film festival, which is five (well, four and a half) glorious days of …

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Christmas Shopping In Sheffield

Posted by: Mark O'Donnell  09/12/2008 @ 13:55
Subject: General

Internet shopping has become big business. Fact. But with the convenience and instant gratification come potentially negative side effects. You might think you’re getting a bargain when you see the picture and description on the screen, but when it turns up it can be a duff version or a blag item. That’s why this year Christmas shopping in Sheffield is best done, at least partially, in the local shops. At least then you know your money is going into the local economy as well, rather than some random virtual account.

These are difficult times for shops. During what is usually there most profitable time of year, the footfall has dropped, people are spending less and tightening their belts as the credit crunch becomes a national obsession. Sales that …

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Latest Pubs & Bars Blog

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Valentines Day at Sheffield Bars

Posted by: Mark O'Donnell  04/02/2009 @ 11:23
Subject: Pubs & Bars


This year, Valentines Day at Sheffield bars, is going to be a roadblock affair. It falls on a Saturday and your other half isn’t going to want to hear any excuses about the credit crunch or a recession. For an easy life make sure you’ve got a bit of money in your pocket for a few drinks this Valentines Day at Sheffield bars. 

Now, there’s going to be a lot of people bemoaning the cruel fact that Valentines Day at Sheffield bars has fallen on a sacred day. One of the biggest games in recent history is taking place at Bramall Lane, as the Blades take on Hull in the FA Cup 5th Round. With a 3pm kick off, there are going to be a few disappointed football widows/widowers, at least …

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Valentines Day at Sheffield Restaurants

Posted by: Mark O'Donnell  13/01/2009 @ 17:56
Subject: Restaurants

The beauty about Valentines Day at Sheffield restaurants is that you can eat food from all over the world, whatever the size of your budget. Or, you can what I did last year, you can cook up a storm at home, print off your own menu for the evening, light some candles and serve it all up on posh plates. Yes, I really did put the schmoo into schmooth last year. Happy days.

Having checked out some of the options for this year at Valentines Day at Sheffield restaurants, I have come to the conclusion that there might be something to tempt me to part with some of my hard earned. As a lover of food from all corners of the globe, I am thrilled to see that I can eat the likes of Italian, …

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