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The Christmas Pop Up Shop Countdown!! Gettin Ready!

Monday, November 28th, 2011

Today – there is a distinct haze of excitement on the Island! Things are happening next door at Kelham Island museum – which means they are prepping for the Viccie Christmas Markets! (Huzzah!!!)

Naturally we’re on a fully charged megadrive of excitement as we start gettin ready!

We’re not going to give too much away – but today is all about arranging The Front Room ready for the FABULOUS cake shop and mindblowing florist we have moving in… OMG!!!!

Upstairs we’re having merchandising sessions with our soon to be shop resident and making mighty fine use of our wonderful haberdashery units in The Meeting Room. Well fitting it in amongst a fully booked week is shall we say… interesting!!!

Our Pop Up Shop will be open 10-4pm Sat & Sun on the weekend of the Viccie Chrissie Markets – so make sure you pop in!!

More tomorrow!

If you’re not familiar with the markets… Here’s what they say….

The Victorian Christmas Markets. Sheffield, Kelham Island Museum 3rd and 4th Dec 2011. 10-7pm Sat, 10-5 Sun.

Now in its 19th year, the much loved event is set to attract over 12,000 visitors to enjoy music, performers, Christmas gifts and festive food stalls – all with a Dickensian theme.

Christmas shoppers can delight in discovering over 120 stalls located both indoors and out along the cobbled street, all bearing seasonal goods to suit every pocket. From ‘Sheffield Made’ crafts and the ‘Christmas Shop’ to ‘All that Glitters’ treasures and ‘Festive Food and Entertainment’, with traders dressed in traditional Victorian costumes to help find that perfect stocking filler or unusual gift.

Visitors can gather under the gas lamps to enjoy the sights and smells of Christmas. Treats include, hot chestnuts, mulled wine, a scrumptious hog roast and taste sensations from around the world.

Entertainment includes a traditional fairground with gallopers, Santa’s workshop for youngsters and an array of musicians, singers, brass bands and performance artists.

Families can enjoy a great day out exploring the interactive museum galleries that tell the story of early industrialisation to modern times.

For more view here….

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The Christmas Pop Up Shop… We’re counting down!!

Thursday, November 24th, 2011

HEY! It’s The Chimney House Christmas Pop Up sooooo soon!! The 3rd and 4th Dec… handily over the first weekend in December.

Here’s a little teaser!!

We’ve collected together a fine selection of brands and mini companies that we think tick all the boxes for fabulous gifts. Think amazing florals and Christmas wreaths, cakes that will make you cut that second slice without you even thinking about it (we like those best) add to this an installation of one of the hottest brands this side of London (who are on one of the coolest stores in the UK speed dial) and a wondrous unveiling of one of the most sought after British fashion labels who are being snapped in the UK and Europe (think Parisian chic)

We’re also hosting a rather wonderful Mulled Winery (hic) As well as the ‘revealing’ of some CH ‘must have’ collectables for 2012…

It’s totally FOC to get in… We’re right next to The Victorian Christmas Markets at Kelham Island Museam – so it’s a perfect festive weekend… We’re so excited we might burst!!

We’re open 10-4pm both days…. Keep posted more more updates!

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Daily Snap!

Monday, November 21st, 2011

It’s been a really busy weekend at The Chimney House! We think this shot sums it up well! Tools to eat!! We’ve had feasts a plenty in The Pop Up Dining Hall and we’ve got a really busy week coming up! Happy Monday to Sheffield and beyond!!

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Floodwise! 4 Years on…

Friday, June 10th, 2011

We love a bit of hands on action – especially when it comes to our beloved waterways in and around The Chimney House…

The very nice people from the River Stewardship co and Groundwork Sheffield are marking the 4th anniversary of the June 2007 floods with 3 flood awareness days within high flood risk communities in Sheffield. The events are part of Sheffield Flood Resilience Network, which aims to raise awareness of flood preparedness and how riverside maintenance can reduce the risk of flooding.

The first is on our doorstep on Sunday 12th June at 10am. (Kelham Island Museum) Expect great tea and coffee and a totally great feel good day out in and around the flora and fauna of Kelham Island. We’ve heard that there may be a touch of Himalayan Balsam pulling if that swings it for you!

Morning

The morning of the Flood Awareness Days will focus on understanding the risks and dangers of flooding, and how local people can prepare for it. Members of the Sheffield Flood Resilience Network will be on hand with leaflets and information at their stalls.

Afternoon

The afternoon of the events will focus on practical conservation work with the River Stewardship Company. The river stewards will be looking for volunteer community members to work on improving a stretch of local waterway, removing litter, invasive vegetation and installing wildlife habitats.

Well maintained rivers help to minimise flood risk, so come along and do your bit to improve your local waterway.

For more details call Anna Cooper on 0114 263 6420

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Components of Fabulous Feasting!

Friday, May 27th, 2011

Question… What constitutes fabulous feasting?

Well… you’ve got to have a lot of people… for say a birthday, wedding reception, celebration – at least 40-60…and a cool building to put them all in…

You’ve got to have great piles of amazing food…

A fabulous mixer of cocktails…

A super chic ambiance

And you’ll be getting close…

Each Pop Up Dining Hall event at The Chimney House is created bespoke (with various levels of kookiness!!) for each happy couple (as was the case with these snaps) (Huge congrats John and Nel and love and best wishes for the future!) We create menus, environment, we style tailormade pleasure to give fabulous results and tip top service.

Please contact sally@thechimneyhouse.com to arrange your Chimney House experience! (Ooops do excuse our wonky candlestick!!)

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La Squadra ride with Rapha, hot ts & giro viewing!

Friday, May 27th, 2011

Today at The Chimney House, we’re prepping ourselves for a fab weekend of high octane cycling adventures…! Our team La Squadra/Nonnas has teamed up with Rapha to bring you a unique weekend of cycling culture, Giro coverage and gentleman’s (and ladies of course) riding & social.

The Rapha crew are in Sheffield especially,  along with their Mobile Cycle Club, and a Rapha Condor Sharp pro team rider or two.

Also a chance to purchase a fabulously designed (by 93ft) ‘hot t’  – which is on sale at Nonnas over the weekend from £15…

Here’s the low down for the two days…

Saturday 28th May

Riders rendezvous at Nonnas, Ecclesall Road, Sheffield at 9am before heading out to the Peak District at 9:30am for a steady 50 mile there and back. At a secret mid-way location the Rapha Mobile Cycle Club will be supplying fuel in the form of coffees and cakes. The ride will continue en-mass and wend its way back to Sheffield, eventually finishing back in Nonnas, Ecclesall Road at approximately 1pm.

Here’s the ride route – http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/34662434.
The ride can also be found of Rapha’s Rendevous iPhone app

Once returned all riders will have the opportunity to watch on big screen the stage of that day’s Giro d’Italia live on Italian satellite.

Food and drinks will be available, and Nonnas will be providing free pasta to all riders. Drinks will be chargeable.

The Rapha crew will be milling around should you want a chat, and the Mobile Cycle Club will be packed with new season apparel and will be parked on-street should you want to indulge in a spot of retail therapy.

Sunday 29th May

The format of day will be similar to Saturday 29th, but the rendezvous time at Nonnas, Sheffield this time being 10am. Another 50 mile circular ride’s planned, but the route today will be different to the previous. Another mid-way stop is planned where the Rapha Mobile Cycle Club will supply the sustenance. A steady ride back to Sheffield will ensue, and the arrival point will again be Nonnas, Ecclesall Road at approximately 2pm.

Here’s the ride route – http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/34663306.
The ride can also be found of Rapha’s Rendevous iPhone app

The final stage of the Giro will be screened live in the bar area, and food & drinks will be in plentiful supply (same free pasta for riders).

Rapha’s Mobile Cycle Club will be back and ready to swap hard earned cash for some of the most stylish cycling product going.

General Info

The two weekend rides are open to La Squadra members and non-members alike. There’s no cost to ride.

Just remember if you’ve not renewed your membership you’ll miss out on a free coffee !!!

Both post-ride events are free of charge and open to everyone, so feel free to invite family & friends along to soak up the atmosphere…who knows, they might even buy you a spanking new piece of Rapha kit!

We’re super excited about this weekend, and feel privileged to be running it in conjunction with Rapha. Hope to see you on one, if not both of the days.

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We set a date!!

Wednesday, April 13th, 2011

Golly Gosh… (we heard that on telly at the weekend for the first time in ages … ‘oooo it has to be a golly gosh moment doesn’t it.. ‘) and thought it would be a good opener for our nice news!

The first event is brought to you fresh from The Seven Hills of Sheffield.  Saturday 2nd July. 10am -4pm

We thought it polite to kick the series off with a name like CHEF:FIELD with a celebration of the amazing producers of Sheffield!

A tasting hall in its truest form. Think of a place you can come and try and then buy the finest food our region has to offer.

A collection of 30 fine producers and suppliers all in one room laid out gastronomic feast style upon the 25ft historic tables of The Chimney House. Imagine a feast that stretches the whole length of a room and you’ll be thinking of our tasting hall.

Peruse giant vessels crammed with foods from the region, enjoy, savour and relish your food, speak directly to the producer, ask questions, find out how to make the most from the finest ingredients in your everyday cooking or maybe for a special occasion.  Each producer will be in attendance selling whatever you will be tasting – so a great opportunity to do your food festival shopping all under one roof!

A perfect pop up foodie event with a twist on your usual food festival,  complete with beautiful views out over the historic waterways of Kelham Island – a beautiful setting, fabulous food and a breath of island air.

Tickets for each event are very affordable and are available to purchase from the CHEF:FIELD site. Family tickets available

All events will be hosted at The Chimney House, 4 Kelham Island, Sheffield.

A Note to Producers

If you are a master producer, chef, maker or grower and you need an audience – we would love to hear from you sally@cheffieldfestival.com

Producers will be invited to join us free of charge. We may ask for a contribution towards a charity instead of a charge.

Join series 1 and get fabulous coverage on our website and your own A-Z listing within the CHEF:FIELD  site as well as a full brand profile on the CHEF:FIELD blog. You’ll also be included on The Chimney House blog.

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MADE FESTIVAL – Nice treats for you from The Chimney House!

Friday, September 3rd, 2010

Being a veritable hot bed of entrepreneurial zest, zeal and success (blush) here  on our Kelham Island, Sheffield with The Chimney House, LARK and 93ft – we’ve teamed up with MADE to give you a little gift  to make your attendance and undivided attention on the 10th and 11th of September a little easier.

We figure everyone needs a hand to get ahead so feeling all ‘Friday-esque’ and from one entrepreneur to another contact me immediately to receive our exclusive discounts …we’re not talking pence here… we’re talking HUNDREDS of pounds!! Drop a line to sally@thechimneyhouse.com before the 7th Sept at 6pm.

Here’s the blurb…

School for Start-ups are bringing their national tour to our fair City of Sheffield to deliver what they hail a ‘remarkable boot camp’ led by BBC2′s Dragons Den investor Doug Richard.

The event… which we are presuming you will already know about is called MADE in 48hrs and is designed to accelerate the growth of your business literally in 48hrs…

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Business Class – Chimney House Style

Tuesday, July 27th, 2010

This is a mini status report…

We at The Chimney House are DELIGHTED!!! The response we have had to our reclaimed/salvaged/restored from derelict former elephant house, former rolling mills, factory former furnace has been spectacular!

Since opening in March we have hosted amazing events and everyday meetings… each week since opening…(you can’t ask for more than that) We’ve also drawn towards us Chimney House ambassadors – we haven’t asked them… they’ve just done it… who have either conducted their daily meetings then have spoken and written fabulous praise and support or have heard about us – liked what we do and have told us, pledged support or referred.. and have been – without condition – true supporters of a new and fairly kooky offering to the Sheffield business scene.

So we’ve reached 4 months… and have thought how do we reward those who have supported us?  Which is why we’ve come up with Business Class.

Business Class is an invite only membership scheme for individuals so we can show our gratitude and as such support for their business and them as they have shown to ours and us.

Business Class gives fabulous benefits to the business community… we’re really rather proud of it… it’s focussed on exceptional value and ongoing perks, exclusive invites and treats!

For details on membership feel free to drop a line to sally@thechimneyhouse.com quoting Business Class.

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House Guest Treats…

Friday, May 28th, 2010

So what do you get when you are a house guest at The Chimney House?

You should know by now we like our own style… so here are a few bits and bobs that we do for our guests using The Meeting Room at The Chimney House.

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