Look Local Issue 1289 Thursday 28 September 2023

XL BULLY DOG ATTACK

On Thursday, South Yorkshire police officers were alerted to a dog attack in Stocksbridge, Sheffield.

The force said: “We received a call reporting an XL Bully attacking another dog on Labernum Grove in Sheffield. It is believed the dog escaped from its home and attacked an innocent dog being walked along the street.”

“The owner attempted to intervene, and suffered significant

injuries, requiring hospital treatment.”

Dog Legislation Officer PC Paul Jameson said: “We’re continuing to see an increase in incidents involving dogs being out of control, or causing fear, and without action, and we fear it is only a matter of time until we experience another fatality within South Yorkshire.

“We’re urging dog owners of all breeds to up their efforts in keeping everyone safe. Please stop

Milestone: 105th Birthday

A beloved resident of Stocksbridge is celebrating her 105th birthday this Saturday, and her incredible journey through life continues to amaze. With a remarkable record of globe-trotting, an unconventional secret to her longevity, and a passion for staying active and mentally sharp, Mrs. Prince stands as a beacon of inspiration to her community. See page 2.

‘Owner suffers significant injuries’

Remarkable Life of Alice Joan Prince: Celebrating 105 Years and Counting...

Alice Joan Prince's story is nothing short of extraordinary. She has traversed the globe, visiting nearly every country on Earth, and now finds herself with fewer places to add to her travelogue than those she's already explored. When asked about the secret to her long and healthy life, her response is both surprising and endearing, James Fletcher went to meet her.

"Ever since my husband passed away, and I didn't have to get breakfast ready, I've had toast and Marmite every morning and a spoonful of Andrews, along with two glasses of Sherry in the evening to help me get to sleep," Alice revealed with a chuckle, emphasising the importance of simple pleasures in her routine. But it's not just her dietary habits that have kept her going. Alice's active lifestyle has played a cru-

cial role. In her younger days, she frequently went out with friends and enjoyed playing tennis. Over the years, she has maintained her mental agility by engaging in hobbies such as knitting, crocheting, and avidly reading books. She's also a fan of game shows, frequently playing along from home to keep her mind sharp.

Reflecting on her life, Alice reminisced about her early days of wedded bliss. Despite her initial fears of leaving Stocksbridge when she married her husband, who hailed from Derbyshire, she soon fell in love with the town. "I have never wanted to move away from Stocksbridge; I love it here. Even though it isn't what it used to be, it's still my home," she affectionately stated.

Yet, the passage of time has brought some loneliness. "I've had

a very lovely life, a lovely family. But it can get lonely because all my friends and people I've known over the years have now passed away, so it can get quite lonely," Alice admitted, highlighting the bittersweet aspect of a long life. As Stocksbridge prepares to cel ebrate Alice Prince's 105th birth day, it is worth noting that she is believed to be the oldest person ever to have lived in the town since its founding in the mid-19 th century. Her resilience, zest for life, and heartwarming wisdom continue to inspire not only the people of Stocksbridge but all who have the privilege of knowing her. The celebration of Alice's remark able journey is a testament to the enduring spirit of Stocksbridge and a reminder that age is just a number when one embraces life with passion and grace.

APPEAL: Images released following off-road bike incident

South Yorkshire Police have released images of a man they would like to speak to in con nection to reports of a woman being driven at

It is reported that on 6 August, just before 2 pm a woman was walking in Westwood Country Park, in High Green, Sheffield when she challenged an off-road bike rider who is alleged to have been driving in an anti-social

The rider of the bike is then reported to have driven their bike at the woman, colliding with

images in connection to the investigation. Do you recognise him? If you believe you have information to share, please get in touch online, via live chat or by calling 101 quoting incident number 481 of 6 August 2023. Alternatively, you can provide information anonymously via independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or www. crimestoppers-uk.org

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Arts FestivAl begins

Fortnight of events planned as Homegrown Arts Festival gets underway

The Homegrown Arts Festival gets underway next week – offering a packed programme of events to showcase the creative talent in Stocksbridge and Deepcar.

This year’s Homegrown Festival will take place from September 30th to October 14th celebrating arts and culture in the Valley – dozens of events, exhibitions and performances will be taking place across the two weeks.

Homegrown is aimed at providing a platform for local artists, writers, musicians, crafters and performers. There will be art displays working with the local schools as well as dozens of events across the two-week programme starting with a special Opening Concert at Christchurch on September 30th from Steel Valley Beacon Arts.

The annual event is organised by a group of volunteers and the Homegrown team aims to make the 2023 Festival bigger and better. The Festival is supported by UDAC and Steel Valley Beacon Arts with local organisations including Stocksbridge Town Council, The Sheffield Town Trust, The Bridge Shop, North Area LAC and Fox Valley supporting the Festival.

Other events include a Homegrown Proms at the Venue on October 3rd and a Makers Market due to take place at Fox Valley on Sunday, October 1st, pop up galleries and art displays will also feature as well as poetry readings, art classes and a songwriting showcase.

The Festival will close with a special event at the Stocksbridge Legionnaires’ Club at Edward St, Stocksbridge with the superb Ceilidh Band Rum Ram Ruff.

Alex Archer from Homegrown Festival said: “We really wanted to build on the enthusiasm of the 2022 event so we put a call out to the community early in the year and the response has just been amazing – we have so much talent and creativity here in Stocksbridge and this is a great opportunity for people to enjoy and celebrate that and really get involved.

“Many of our events are free and the programme really does have something for everyone at so many different venues across the town – from churches and village halls to the town’s library and empty shop- units.

“As well as the organisations which have provided financial support we are grateful to so many local groups and businesses for helping with ticket sales and promotions – this really is a huge community effort.”

Pick up a Homegrown Programme at various locations across the town, including the Co-op, Stocksbridge Library and Samuels Kitchen and you can also see the posters promoting the events in the Co-op window. Check details for ticketed events on where you can purchase your tickets.

Events are also listed on the website https://steel-valleybeacon-arts.co.uk/homegrown/

Photograph shows some of the members of the Homegrown Steering Group outside Stocksbridge Co-op banner (l-r) Mandy Aitken and Alex Archer and Cllr Janet Ridler.

Rob the ‘Rocket’

Nicknamed "Rob the Rocket," 78-year-old Robert Hallam achieved an impressive fundraising campaign by conquering the Greno chase this year.

The former bus driver from Grenoside raised over £1000 for charities based in Sheffield. During an interview with Look Local, Rob expressed his admiration for Sheffield, calling it a fantastic place to live.

He extended his gratitude to Peter and Gaynor Hughes for organising such a wonderful event. The fundraising effort involved completing two laps around "the village," starting and ending in the park.

The result was the collection of an amazing £1112.50, which was divided equally among four deserving local charities. Each charity, including St. Luke's Hospice, Weston Park Hospital, Sheffield Children's Hospital, and The Fellowship of Service 139 (Springvale Mess), received £270 as recipients of the funds.

WANTED: Man wanted in connection with assault

Officers in Sheffield are asking for your help to find wanted man Alan Crapper.

Crapper, 34, is wanted in connection with an assault occasioning actual bodily harm in Hillsborough last month.

Police want to hear from anyone who has seen or spoken to Crapper recently, or knows where he may be staying.

Crapper is known to frequently visit the Hillsborough and Bradfield areas of Sheffield.

If you see Crapper, please do not approach him but instead call 101. If you have any other information about where he might be, you can contact us via our new online live chat, our online portal or by calling 101. Please quote investigation number 14/149438/23 when you get in touch.

APPEAL: CCTV image released following burglary

Police are releasing CCTV images of a man they would like to speak to in connection with a burglary in Hillsborough.

It is reported that on Wednesday 6 September 2023 at 3.10am, whilst the victim was on holiday, various items of jewellery were

stolen from their property in Hillsborough.

If you can help, you can pass information to the police via the new online live chat, an online portal or by calling 101. Please quote incident number 135 of 6 September 2023 when you get in touch.

Community Barge Gets Royal ‘Sail’ of Approval

Thursday

28 September - Stocksbridge Art Society. Evening Demonstration (7 to 9 pm). The Human Form by Sean Barry. Christ Church Community Hall, Stocksbridge, S36 1DY. All welcome: Members free; non-members £4 inc. refreshments.

Friday

29, Heartwood Social Farming Centre CIC will be hosting ‘Felt Your Familiar’ a Bird puppet making residential weekend at High Leas Farm, Matlock in the Derbyshire Dales.

29 Macmillan Coffee morning on the 29th of September at Greenhead Church in Chapeltown, 10 until 12.

29 A Macmillan Coffee morning will be held at Christ Church, Stocksbridge on Friday 29 September 10-12noo. There will be a cake stall and an interesting green table. Please support this very worthy cause.

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30, Chapeltown WI will host a Macmillan Coffee Morning at Chapeltown Methodist Church 10.00am until 12:00 noon. Come and enjoy coffee and cake, raffle and tombola. Everyone welcome.

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cation. Please bring basic kit, pencils and paper. Wear suitable clothing, possibly something to sit on. Contact Jackie on 07562 113692

30 Local Artists at Samuel’s Kitchen Helen Hunt author and illustrator of “Steelosaurus” a children’s story book and Midpack Rider (Tom Faulkner) whose work celebrates his passion for outdoor sports and the city of Sheffield. Opening hours 7.30am – 2.00pm Drop into this fantastic little café to see the work of two talented local artists, stay and have a cuppa with Tracy and her lovely staff.

30, Home Grown Concert 7pm Christ Church Stocksbridge. Steel Valley Beacon Arts present a night to remember as local artists gather at Christ Church to provide an evening of entertainment. For more details visit steel-valley-beacon-arts.co.uk Tickets from Samuel’s Kitchen and 07792 142 545

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1, Makers Market 10am –3pm. Fox Valley Retail Park. Local artists and makers will be at Fox Valley selling their goods.

1, Pam Goodison Glass Art Workshop 10am – 3pm. 30 Pot House Lane. Make your own fused glass curve. £50 To book a place call 07511781322.

1 The service at Bullhouse Chapel on Sunday the 1st of October, at 2.30pm , will be led by Nick Biggar. All are welcome to join us in this act of worship.

MOnday

2 Bradfield Historical Society - a talk, ‘The History of Henderson’s Relish’ by Mark Dawson, 7.30pm, Bradfield Village Hall, The Sands, Low Bradfield. 2337463

Tuesday

3, Stocksbridge Arts Society Class 10.30 – 11.30 Christ Church. Drop in, meet the artists, and have a go! Stay around and have a look at a display of their excellent work.

Walkers on the Sheffield and Tinsley canal towpath were astonished recently to see HRH, The Princess Royal, steering a 57 feet long barge into Sheffield City Centre! Princess Anne had flown in by helicopter to view the work of the Ethel Trust, an award winning charity, providing day and residential waterways experiences for disadvantaged groups in South Yorkshire.

With barges based in Sheffield and Thorne, near Doncaster, the Trust was celebrating the arrival of their brand new ‘state of the art’ community barge, called ‘Pearl’. Having viewed the advanced technology on the boat, including a hybrid engine assisted by solar panels, Her Royal Highness, an accomplished sailor, took over the steering from the skipper for the return trip into Victoria Quays.

Back on shore, Princess Anne generously took time to talk to every one of the Trust’s volunteers individually, before officially naming the barge by unveiling a commemorative plaque.

The Ethel Trust is currently recruiting new volunteers, and if you can spare 2 days per month, then check out the Trust’s website www.etheltrust.co.uk or email ethelbarge@gmail.com for more details. No boating experience is required as full training will be provided.

If you know of, or are part of a community group that would benefit from the Trust’s services, then please get in touch, and come and experience these fantastic barges!

Quiet space - for the last time this year

Bullhouse chapel will be open this Saturday for the last time this year, from 11am until 2pm, as a Quiet Space. Whilst everyone is welcome, we hope any walkers who have to leave the Trans Pennine Trail, due to the diversion across Millennium Bridge, may like to visit to have their picnic and a cuppa, use the loo! Bullhouse Chapel is a ‘dissenters chapel’ and is the oldest independent chapel in the country to have been in continuous use in the same building since 1692.

30 Art Round ‘Ere 10.00 –12.00. Meet at Don Field Deepcar. Paint, draw and sketch outdoors in our beautiful local countryside. Art tuition with a bit of local history and environmental edu-

30, Art Society Exhibition starts at Christ Church. It runs for the whole festival. Meeting Place Art Exhibition Throughout the festival, Christ Church. A wonderful display of painting, crafts, poetry and writing. Drop by have a cup of tea with these wonderful home-grown artists and makers.

30 Jumble Sale. 11.00-1 .00pm. Great bargains at rock-bottom prices. Grenoside Scout and Guide HQ, Saltbox

2, Local Artists at Samuel’s Kitchen Helen Hunt author and illustrator of “Steelosaurus” a children’s story book and Midpack Rider (Tom Faulkner) whose work celebrates his passion for outdoor sports and the city of Sheffield. Opening hours 7.30am – 2.00pm Drop into this fantastic little café to see the work of two talented local artists, stay and have a cuppa with Tracy and her lovely staff.

2 Bolsterstone Male Voice Choir Open Rehearsal 19.30 – 21.30 Bolsterstone Village Hall. Gents – drop in to Bolsterstone Village Hall and see what’s involved in joining this wonderful choir.

XMAS SHOE BOX

APPEAL FOR ROMANIA

Members and friends of Greenmoor Chapel are again supporting the above appeal. The boxes can be for babies children and oaps. The charity has been providing help for over 30 years.

Some of the boxes go to Senior Carehomes, childrens centres, residential centres for childrens with disabilities, hospitals and childrens hospices. Other boxes are distributed to other centres by the Romanian Orthodox Churches.

If you would like to support these very worthy causes donations of games toys stationary and toiletries would be most welcome. Also donations of money to offset the £2 transport costs requires for each box.

Boxes are being filled on 16th 17th and 18th October at Greenmoor Chapel between 9.30 and 3.30.

Any further details can be obtained from Jennifer Johnson on 0114 2885591.

3, Story Time with Suzy Senior 10.30 – 11.15 Stocksbridge Library. Suzy Senior is an incredible storyteller; children adore her funny stories which have even been read out on Cbeebies. There will be stories and crafts from Suzy Senior and the library staff. All preschool children and their adults are welcome. Telephone 0114 273 4205 stocksbridge.library@ sheffield.gov.uk

3, Home Grown Proms –7.30pm – 9.30pm The Venue Main Hall. Concert with Waldershelf Singers and Deepcar Brass Band. Our own Home Grown Proms with songs from our local community choir, Waldershelf Singers, and some good tunes from Deepcar Brass Band. The bar will be open, and a good time is guaranteed. Tickets £8, bookable through TicketSource or choir members, or email waldershelfsingers@ gmail.com

3, Open Mic At The Pen Nook Deepcar. The Pen Nook. 8pm.

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Free Event. Fancy a sing or just enjoy hearing talented local singers/players do their thing? Drop into the Nook, you’ll be made welcome by a lovely bunch of local artists.

Wednesday

4, Local Artists at Samuel’s Kitchen Helen Hunt author and illustrator of “Steelosaurus” a children’s story book and Midpack Rider (Tom Faulkner) whose work celebrates his passion for outdoor sports and the city of Sheffield. Opening hours 7.30am – 2.00pm Drop into this fantastic little café to see the work of two talented local artists, stay and have a cuppa with Tracy and her lovely staff.

4, Reading Aloud with Lesley Gillott “Hercule Poirot” and Sophie Hannah. 10.30 am Stocksbridge Library. Free Refreshments.

4, Songwriters Showcase. 7.30pm – 10.30pm The Venue. A group of local singer songwriters present an evening to celebrate their music. Pop along to this wonderful free concert. Featuring Domino Effect, SatNav Pete, Jason Quincey and more.----

4 Bradfield Walkers are Welcome, Local History Morning Round Walk in the Upper Agden Valley led by Malcolm Nunn, meet outside Old Horns Inn, High Bradfield at 10.30am return around 1pm. FREE but donations welcome. 2337463 or www.bradfieldwalkers.org.uk or email brad-

field.history@mypostoffice. co.uk

4 Stocksbridge and District WI are meeting at Christchurch Community Hall Manchester Road Stocksbridge at 7.15 for 7.30 start, when Bev Richards and Amanda Holmes will be speaking to us about the proposed development of Manchester Road. Visitors always welcome. For further details ring, 07939941818

Thursday

5, Local Artists at Samuel’s Kitchen Helen Hunt author and illustrator of “Steelosaurus” a children’s story book and Midpack Rider (Tom Faulkner) whose work celebrates his passion for outdoor sports and the city of Sheffield. Opening hours 7.30am – 2.00pm Drop into this fantastic little café to see the work of two talented local artists, stay and have a cuppa with Tracy and her lovely staff.

5, Open Garden – Sculpture and Biodiversity 10am –4pm. 4 Armitage Rd Deepcar. Noel Lockley’s work is all made fromrecycled materials mainly steel and stone each piece has its own story and is a one-off pieces.

5, Poetry Reading with Ian Enters a Home Grown Home Coming at Christ Church 7pm - 8pm

5 High Green W.I. will are meeting at 7.30pm on Thursday the 5th of October at the Church Hall, behind the Methodist Church on Wortley

Road. The event is “Hallowe’en Night - Fancy Dress”. The competition is “Best in Show”. All members and visitors warmly welcomed.

Friday

6, Local Artists at Samuel’s Kitchen Helen Hunt author and illustrator of “Steelosaurus” a children’s story book and Midpack Rider (Tom Faulkner) whose work celebrates his passion for outdoor sports and the city of Sheffield. Opening hours 7.30am – 2.00pm Drop into this fantastic little café to see the work of two talented local artists, stay and have a cuppa with Tracy and her lovely staff.

6, Steel Valley Beacon Arts Drop-in 7pm – 9pm Christ Church. Come along and see SVBA rehearsing “A Christmas Carol”

6, Open Garden – Sculpture and Biodiversity 10am – 4pm. 4 Armitage Rd Deepcar.

6, Relax with Poetry with Ian Enters Christ Church 10.3011.30

6 Flower Festival at Chapeltown Methodist Church on October 6th 7th & 8thTimes 10am to 4pm Friday & Saturday Sunday 1pm to 4pmRefreshments served all day. Lunches 12 to 2pm Friday and Saturday

ALL ARE WELCOME

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7, Local Artists at Samuel’s Kitchen Helen Hunt author

and illustrator of “Steelosaurus” a children’s story book and Midpack Rider (Tom Faulkner) whose work celebrates his passion for outdoor sports and the city of Sheffield. Opening hours 7.30am – 2.00pm Drop into this fantastic little café to see the work of two talented local artists, stay and have a cuppa with Tracy and her lovely staff.

7, Art Round ‘Ere 10 am – 1200 Meet at Lidl. Paint, draw and sketch outdoors in our beautiful local countryside. Art tuition with a bit of local local history and environmental education. Please bring basic kit, pencils and paper. Contact Jackie on 07562 113692

7, Sing with Hilary Osborn 2pm to 3.30pm at Inman Pavilion. Free Event. Do you want to join a choir or singing group, but have never plucked up courage to do so? Workshop with fun, games and cake to encourage people to join choirs led by Hilary Osborn. Hilary is an experienced performer, choral director and a professional trained singer.

7, Neil Rattenbury exhibits three wildlife canvas-bonded prints from three safaris he has travelled on in three different countries. To accompany the photos he will display a book he’s written describing the safaris and illustrated with a selection of prints from each of the three countries.

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Deaths

TENNAN T (neé Shaw)

Maureen

Passed away on September 16th, 2023, aged 84 years.

Treasured Wife of the late Mel. Adored Mum of Emma and Samantha, darling Nanna to Caroline, much loved Mother-in-Law, Sister, Aunty & friend.

Funeral service to be held at St James’ Church, Midhopestones on Monday 9th October 2023 at 11.00am.

Enquiries to Dyson Funeral Service, New Road, Deepcar. Tel: 0114 2883169.

SMITH Stuart (Gench)

Passed away peacefully at home 19.09.23 Loving Husband of Christine and Father to Shereen, Melanie and Craig. Beloved Father in Law, Grandad and Great Grandad.

Service to be held at Grenoside Crematorium 11th October at 12.30pm.

SMITH Stuart (Gench)

Our dear Brother in Law. Gone from us, but leaving fond memories. Linda, Sharon, Lorraine, Kevin, Wendy, Melvin and families.

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e steel industry is the backbone of communities across Britain, especially here in Penistone and Stocksbridge. Steel is the foundation of our future economy and we need an industry that sustains both jobs and communities.

e steelworks in Stocksbridge have been the beating heart of our local community and economy since the 1840s – over 180 years. In my late teens, we lived opposite Stocksbridge Speciality Steels, on Unsliven Road. An iconic part of the landscape, the thrum of noise and activity, of buses of workers arriving in the early morning.

To this day, in Stocksbridge and the surrounding area, hundreds of local people rely on Stocksbridge Speciality Steels for their livelihood. Yet when it comes to British steel, the Conservative government is missing in action, risking huge damage to our communities.

Whilst other countries are investing in clean steel projects, the UK has been le behind, with no voice given to those who work in steel. ere are twenty-three clean steel projects across Europe, but none in the UK. We need investment in the steel industry and collaboration with UK steelmakers in order to ‘green’ steel as an opportunity to create thousands of new, well-paid jobs.

Labour has pledged investment of £3 billion alongside industry over the next decade to decarbonise the steel industry - crucially looking at the whole industry, not this siteby-site approach.

Labour’s plans will decarbonise the steel industry by working with workers and industry investing in a range of technologies to ensure we have the clean steel we need to rebuild Britain. is is essential to ensure steel has a sustainable future.

British businesses are crying out for more support to make the transition to a low carbon economy, but the government is missing in action.

A debate around the future of Tata Steel took place in Westminster last week, yet the current MP for Penistone and Stocksbridge was silent. If I’m voted in to be your local MP, I will be a voice for the steel industry and the families whose livelihoods depend on it. Steel is our future.

Marie Tidball

DOG INTERACTION SAFETY

For safe interaction with dogs, follow these important steps and tips:

Always supervise your dog and children, pay attention to what is happening so you can intervene at the earliest opportunity

Encourage gentle stroking, do not allow children to pull, grab or sit on the dog

Do not allow children near your dog if it is eating, sleeping, or with items that belong to him/her such as toys

If you see that your dog is becoming worried or agitated, or the child is becoming frightened, then intervene and provide a safe space for each of them to have some time alone

Plan your walk, you know your dog. If they are likely to become stressed in large crowds and busy areas, walk them in the morning or evening and avoid public parks and paths

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Bullhouse Chapel

ank you for your help with letting people know Bullhouse Chapel has been open on a Saturday over the summer - we have had quite a few visitors and some have mentioned that they knew about it due to the article in the Look Local.

I have just sent the last submission for the ongoing events but will continue to send your the preachers for Sundays for the weekly events.

ank you once again your support is appreciated

Suzanne

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Budding chemists take part in Challenge

Six Barnsley Sixth Form College students achieved Silver and Copper awards in the Cambridge Chemistry Challenge, a gruelling competition in which participants had to apply their chemical knowledge.

Lily Worsley and Joe Seward claimed Silver Awards in the Cambridge Chemistry Challenge while Caelan Firth, Daniel Ludditt, Ramiz Khalil and Jake Cunli e received a Copper Award.

e Cambridge Chemistry Challenge is an annual competition run by Cambridge University, which aims to stretch and challenge students interested in chemistry and provides excellent experience for anyone considering taking their studies further.

e students undertook a 90-minute written exam set by an experienced team of teachers and university chemists, which took them signi cantly beyond the syllabus and encouraged them to think about science in the way they would at university.

Joe said: “I found the Cambridge Chemistry Challenge engaging and fun to participate in, I’m very pleased with the award I received for my achievements in the challenge. From the challenge, I've been able to apply the knowledge of AS Level Chemistry to the context of questions from di erent contexts.”

Ramiz added: “I found it challenging at rst as it was something that is unpredictable and out of my comfort zone. In the competition I

have learned to develop my problem solving, allowing me to utilise the knowledge already learned and modify it to reach a solution, hence this will help me going forward in my academic journey as I can better interpret problem motives to nd the most appropriate answer.

e Sixth Form College has helped with their strong support and information.” For more information about the range of A Levels courses available at Barnsley Sixth Form College, visit www. barnsleysixthformcollege. co.uk, email info@barnsley. ac.uk or call 01226 216 123. Alternatively, attend the Barnsley Sixth Form College on Wednesday 18 October, 4.00pm – 7.00pm. Visit www.barnsley.ac.uk/events for further details.

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Woman died in surgery to remove blood clots - inquest

A woman died during an operation to remove blood clots from her brain just days a er complaining of "migraine-like" symptoms, an inquest has heard, writes Victoria Scheer for BBC News.

Natasha Hewitt, 35, from She eld, died in surgery in 2022.

A coroner heard she had been diagnosed with a suspected ear infection on 14 December, but two days later a CT scan revealed multiple blood clots. She died in the early hours of 18 December.

e inquest at She eld's MedicoLegal Centre continues.

On ursday assistant coroner Marilyn Whittle heard Mrs Hewitt had a history of blood clots.

e inquest was told that while pregnant with her son in July 2021 a blood clot had been discovered adjacent to the placenta and she had undergone an emergency caesarean.

e following month, she also received hospital treatment for a blood clot on her lung. e coroner was told that Mrs Hewitt's symptoms had begun on 8 December 2022 when she began to feel unwell and complained of back pain.

A er su ering from a headache on 11 December, Mrs Hewitt called her GP who advised her to visit a walk-in centre. Her "migraine-like" symptoms worsened and she began to struggle to stand up without feeling dizzy and lightheaded, her husband, Nick, told the hearing.

She attended the walk-in centre on 14 December, where she was prescribed antibiotics and painkillers for a suspected ear infection.

However, Mr Hewitt said his wife's condition deteriorated and she started vomiting the next day.

He called an ambulance on 16 December and his wife was taken to hospital where CT scans revealed she had multiple

blood clots on her brain and she was transferred for specialist sur-

Consultant neurologist Professor Sivaraman Nair, said it had been di cult to ascertain when the blood clots had developed but said it was "more likely than not" that it had been six days prior to her admission.

Surgeons rst attempted to remove some of the blood clots, but when her condition did not improve they tried to relieve pressure on her brain by removing part of her skull.

Mrs Hewitt died in surgery just before 01:00 GMT on 18 Decem-

Dr Rhona Maclean and Prof Nair both gave evidence to the inquest to say that if anticoagulants had been prescribed on 14 or 15 December, "the outcome would've been di erent".

Dr Maclean added: "I think it likely, should she have started anticoagulation on 14 December, it would've been e ective.

" e majority of patients put on anticoagulation admitted to hospital make a good recovery."

In court, Mr Hewitt thanked Professor Nair for his e orts in trying to save his wife. e inquest continues.

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Chapeltown RBL made it 9 points from 9, winning their rst home game of the season against last year's rivals Eckington.

In form striker Jed Phillips opened the scoring a er just 4 minutes. A clever pass by Joe Long found Phillips, who icked the ball over the defender and red home right-footed.

Phillips grabbed his 7th goal of the season ten minutes later when Luis Afonso-Ferreira passed to him in the area, Phillips icked the ball up and then lobbed the oncoming keeper in o the crossbar.

Eckington pulled one back a er 30 minutes and rallied together asking questions of the RBL defence.

e second half saw a urry of corners and set pieces from the visitors, but the win was sealed when Brandon Whit eld's inch-perfect cross was superbly volleyed home by captain Josh Savage with 20 minutes le .

‘Young Guns’ romp to victory

A youthful-looking team, a clear Autumnal day and an expectant crowd were treated to a feast of owing Rugby and a dozen tries, as Globe Holidays sponsored Stocksbridge Rugby got o the mark in ne style in their Round 4 clash with North Yorkshire-based Richmondshire RUFC.

Young gun Jacob Crosby was recalled to the front row, whilst Head Coach Andy Lawrence partnered the promising Jack Leary and Harrison Norman at y half and centre, there was a recall for veteran, and newly married Scotty Bowskill at full-back, whilst father and son the ageless Ricky Christopherson and son James occupied the replacement bench.

Jr. crossing the whitewash and adding a couple of conversions to boot. Leaving a nal score, and a new club record league victory margin of Stocksbridge RUFC 80p.ts –Richmondshire 5 pts.

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Although a defensive lapse let the visitors in for a score of their own, normal service resumed as Jack ‘milky’ Martin, and the dancing Harrison Norman, took the game away from Richmondshire, Leary adding a conversion. Newton and Whitaker kept the oodgates open, both registering their second scores of the a ernoon to leave a healthy hal ime score of Stocksbridge Rugby 51 pts – Richmondshire 5 pts.

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Home match days at Coal Pit Lane are sponsored by Premier Stone Worktops Ltd and they didn’t have long to wait to register the rst try of the a ernoon as slammin’ Sam Whitaker bulldozed his way over the line from close range, this was quickly followed by Jack Spencer nishing a quality backline move to cross in the corner, whilst young prospect Jack Leary, , scored a brace in quick succession again nishing an excellent handling move involving forwards and backs. ‘Lawrenceball’ seems to be in good order as the burly bulk of Pete Newton sprinted fully 50 metres to register the next score, Newton this time close enough for Bowskill to tag on the extras.

With the game e ectively over as a contest, Head Coach Andy Lawrence took the opportunity to give the bench players some valuable game time, and the Christopherson duo entered the fray with good e ect. Ricky Sr, produced a break to send Norman dancing through another gap in the visiting defence, with Leary converting. Further scores came at regular intervals with Jack Pearson, John, Callum ‘whippet’ Green and Christopherson

is victory li s Stocksbridge Rugby o the bottom of the Yorkshire 4 Counties league table as they begin to look upwards and build on this performance, the Fox Catering Man of the Match went to No 8, Pete Newton for his part in creating several of the tries plus his own long range e ort, turning the clock back. Club Caption, that man Adam Frith said a erwards, ‘this was a solid performance from all the squad, and something we can take con dence from’, before adding ‘the junior players really stood out for me, and if we can keep providing enough good ball, then I’m sure we’ll see more quality tries like today’. Stocksbridge Rugby are on the road next week as they travel to Knaresborough, before the next home game when the visitors will be York based, Nestle Rowntree on Saturday October 14th, with a 3pm kick o . e Funding Solutions September Man of Steel has been announced as youngster Harrison ‘dancing feet’ Norman for a string of dazzling performances, some great tries and a positive attitude, something Head Coach Andy Lawrence is particularly pleased with .

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GOALKEEPER TAKEN TO HOSPITAL

minutes with the score at 2-1 to the visitors.

Church keeper Harry Ambler (pictured) didn’t expect to be starting his twentieth birthday celebrations in hospital. He was taken there a er challenging for a cross with a Garforth player and landing awkwardly on his head and neck sustaining what appeared to be a serious injury. is necessitated the abandonment of the game and an ambulance to be called for.

Assistant manager Brett Lovell

On the game and Harry’s injury.

“Unfortunately we had what we thought at the time was a serious injury to our keeper Harry Ambler. Harry has fell really poorly on the back of his neck and head and unfortunately it has caused him to be grounded for a period of minutes and Ruth our physio thought it wasn’t safe to move him so unfortunately the referee has had no other option than to abandon the game.

Harry is on his way to hospital now so we wish him all the best”

An update from Harry on Monday morning is that his neck is swollen at the back and very sti .

Pictured - Brandon Whit eld

Photo by: Ian Revitt

Toolstation NCEL Premier Division Penistone Church 1-2 Garforth Town e game was abandoned due to a serious injury to Church goal keeper Harry Ambler on 64

TIGERS FANTASTIC

Runners in action on fells and road

Richard Cottam was fourth overall and first over 40 man at the Stanage Struggle which is a 6.5-mile fell race based out of Hathersage in the peak district. His teammate Steve Standers picked up third place in the men’s over-age category.

The John Hewitt Memorial Shelf Moor fell race acted as the latest and final round of the English fell running championships so the standard of competitors was very high. Helen Wright was seventh in the ladies over40 age category in 1-1842 and Richard Cottam managed eighth place in the men’s over40 age category in a time of 51-14.

summer series saw a number of Penistone runners pick up series prizes. Penistone winners were George Parr (first open man), Richard Cottam (first over40 man), Lesley Parker (first over40 lady), Barbara Haigh (first over70 lady), Ray Brown (second over70 man) Jon Hallam (third over40 man) and Helen Wright (third over40 lady).

SHEFFIELD boss Simon Stead says he couldn’t have asked for more from his makeshift side as they took a big step towards the Sports Insure Premiership Grand Final.

The Tru Plant Tigers won 50-40 at Wolverhampton on Monday - despite being without their injured top two riders Tai Woffinden and Tobiasz Musielak.

The South Yorkshire side won 11 of the 15 races, rounding off with nine straight heat victories to help them build up the ten-point advantage.

Sheffield’s smart guest selections paid off with Robert Lambert and Richard Lawson top scoring with 22 points between them while stand-in reserve Drew Kemp also came up with a big win in Heat Nine when he led home the first 5-1 of the semi-final. Elsewhere, regular Tigers Kyle Howarth, Josh Pickering and Chris Holder also all enjoyed two race wins apiece whilst Rising Star Jason Edwards added a couple of points from the reserves race. It was a display which now makes the Tigers huge favourites to progress from Thursday’s (September 28, 7.30) second leg at Owlerton. And Stead couldn’t hide his pride in his riders.

“It was 100 per cent effort from every single one of the lads,” he said. “They rode their socks off in every single heat, they battled for places when they were out of positions, consolidated clever points in other heats and they did everything and more than I could’ve asked for.

Zoe’s first parkrun

“They were fabulous on track, they’ve been a great bunch of lads all helping each other in the pits as well and we’ve seen a fantastic result because of their hard work and determination.”

Stead also praised the healthy number of travelling Sheffield supporters who made their voices heard on the Monmore Green terraces.

“The fans played their part,” he said.

“We could hear them in great numbers giving us every bit of support and that made a difference.

“We can’t thank them enough for their backing yet again - and don’t underestimate the role they can play again on Thursday at Owlerton.”

SPORTS INSURE PREMIERSHIP PLAY-OFF, SEMI-FINAL, 1st leg

WOLVERHAMPTON 40: Sam Masters 7+1, Steve Worrall 7, Ryan Douglas 6, Zach Cook 5+2, Leon Flint 5+1, Rory Schlein 5, Luke Becker 5.

SHEFFIELD 50: Robert Lambert 12+1, Richard Lawson 10+1, Kyle Howarth 8, Josh Pickering 8, Chris Holder 6, Drew Kemp 4, Jason Edwards 2.

Damian Kilpin placed 13th in the men’s over 45 age category in 54-40.

On the road a number of Penistone runners competed in the Sheffield 10k, first man back for the club was Daniel Hague in 43-03. First lady back for Penistone was Jill Scrivens in 1-00-06. In the junior race Flynn Rogers grabbed first place in 6-54.

The presentation night for the Trunce

On the parkrun scene, there were first places for Suzanne McGill (Penistone) and James Fryers (Jesmond Dene). There were second places for John Lawcock (Marple) and Tom Fryers (Storeys Field). In terms of age-graded times Bernice Nixon was first with 76.75% followed by Tom Fryers (75.58%) and Suzanne McGill (74.48%).

Fat Boys Stanage Struggle 4, Richard Cottam 43-56; 30, Steve Sanders 50-26; 88, Michael Walsh 5734; 115, Steve Storey 1-00-14; 141, Helen Wright 1-03-26.

Pic6 Richard Cottam and George Parr (Trunce series prizewinners)

Zoe Bradshaw a fairly new runner to Valley Hill has completed her very first 10k. To many that's not much, but to Zoe it was a massive achievement, to see her smiling face after she had done it was fantastic.

“Everyone at Valley Hill is so proud of you Zoe, keep up the good work.” Jayne Grayson said.

Running club enjoys successful day at 10k

Poole steers to win

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resented the club in this major race.

Starting at Arundel Gate, the route took them through Endcliffe Park, tackling the challenging hills in the southern part of the city, before returning to Hunters Bar roundabout and back to the city centre.

The club, donning their new yellow and blue uniforms, delivered impressive performances, with multiple club records being set and the majority achieving personal or course bests.

Leading the pack was Richard Hayes, the club's founder, who finished in the top 30 overall

Jonathan Middleton crossed the finish line next, completing the race in 47 minutes.

Molly Hayes, a talented 15-yearold, was the first female runner from the club to finish, smashing her own personal best and setting a new club record with an impressive time of 48:23.

Tim Daniell was not far behind, finishing in just over 49 minutes. The record-breaking trend continued as Charlotte Bailey broke the W40 record with a time of 51:08, and Samantha Middleton, a new member competing in her first race for the club, set a new W50 record in 51:33.

“ The club's ethos is about per sonal achievement and supporting each other. Yesterday it was fantastic to see the idea come to fruition. The club is growing week on week. Monday nights are our club run open to all who can run a 10K in around 60-70 mins. Most club runs take about 65 minutes as it's our social run. Thursday night is our speed night open to all.

We are always looking to expand our ever-growing membership, check us out on social media under Stocksbridge rc.”

Steels progressed to the next round of the FA Trophy with a hard earned 1-0 win at Vauxhall Motors. The only goal came on 20 minutes from Tomas Poole.

Richards's men have been drawn against Worksop Town in the next round, to be played away on Saturday 7 October, 3pm KO.

Ian

Photo by: Pete Revitt