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Articles by Joanne Mateer

The sweetest thing
May 2, 2011 – 7:32 pm | One Comment
The sweetest thing

Joanne Mateer talks to Emma Hudson, owner of a special sweet shop that’s packed with art in Sheffield.

A craftier Christmas
November 25, 2010 – 11:38 pm | 4 Comments
A craftier Christmas

If you’re looking for original and Yorkshire-made gifts this Christmas, you’d best get down to a craft fair near you. Joanne Mateer does a festive round-up of fairs and markets coming up across the region.

Sheffield Doc/Fest comes to town
October 27, 2010 – 10:10 am | 4 Comments
Sheffield Doc/Fest comes to town

Joanne Mateer previews this year’s hotshots at Sheffield’s 17th international Doc/Fest, which runs 3-7 November.

My Romantic History
September 22, 2010 – 7:57 pm | No Comment
My Romantic History

Joanne Mateer checks out spiky My Romantic History at the Studio Theatre in Sheffield. Running until 2nd October it’s not to be missed

Sheffield: down, but not out
July 20, 2010 – 10:14 pm | 2 Comments
Sheffield: down, but not out

Sheffield might have lost out to Derry in the City of Culture 2013, for Joanne Mateer, South Yorkshire’s first city will keep on keeping on.

Pop art poetry
May 23, 2010 – 8:53 pm | No Comment
Pop art poetry

Patrick Caulfield’s poetry-inspired prints are setting alight The Hive Gallery in Elsecar until 13 June. A must-see for culture vultures everywhere.

Toilet Tango
May 23, 2010 – 2:00 pm | No Comment
Toilet Tango

Joanne Mateer, our girl in the south, gets bowled over by tango in a toilet in Sheffield, without spending a penny.