Tim-
Im from near Sheffield. Go to uni there. Had some of the best nights at the Republic. Blessed on Mondays was amazing. Shame Im doing a work placement for a year and have to get up every day or Id go more often. And Not to mention its the home of the legendary Gatecrasher on Saturdays. Didnt miss a sat for about 6 months. Monthly now though as it got a bit sh*te. A few of my mates live on Eccy road too. There are some really expensive shops up there, and in the day there is usually some nice motors knocking about. Last time I walked up there I saw a 911 carerra, red 356, and a bloke nailing it in his Cerberra! Turned a few heads!
As for the Clio Cup in the Doghnut on Friday night, I drove past a few times, as I was going that way anyway. No sign of it, although it looked a bit empty compared to usual. Just saw a couple of Mk1 escorts and the odd Nova boy.