Sewage dump unacceptableMP tells Minister
18,000 HOURS OF SEWAGE DUMPED IN PENISTONE AND STOCKSBRIDGE IN 2023, MARIE TIDBALL
On Thursday 12th September, Marie Tidball MP (pictured, below) asked the Minister for Water and Flooding what she was doing to “ensure that Yorkshire Water cleans up its act, and our beautiful River Don”. In the past year, 18,000 hours of sewage has been dumped across Penistone and Stocksbridge, including in the River Don.
In 2023, Yorkshire Water spilled sewage 33% more than in 2022, with almost 5,000 separate incidents. Between 2021-2023 sewage has been spilled into Oughtibridge over 500 times, for almost 5,000 hours.
The Minister highlighted Labour Government’s new law to crack down on water companies illegally dumping sewage, failing their customers, and damaging our environment.
The Government’s Water (Special Measures) Bill will bring forward criminal charges against water company bosses, and create tougher penalties, including imprisonment for those who don’t comply.
Local MP for Penistone and Stocksbridge, Marie Tidball, said:
“It is disgraceful that private water companies have been able to profit
from record levels of sewage dumping into our seas, rivers, and lakes.
“I told the Minister that sewage had been pumped into our constituency for 18,000 hours last year, leaving our River Don in an unacceptable condition.
“I was pleased to hear the Minister highlight Labour’s Water (Special Measures) Bill, which will increase penalties and legal consequences, for water bosses profiting from dumping sewage in our constituency, including Yorkshire Water.
Big Bike Revivial
e Steel Valley Project has teamed up with Cycling UK and the Big Bike Revival to help adults get back into cycling with a series of free bike rides.
e aim is to encourage more frequent cycling, especially for short journeys, and the ride will be perfect for beginners and those who cycle occasionally but want to do it more o en. It will focus on building con dence and ensuring cycling safety. If you don’t have a bike, we may be able to provide one, this includes E-bikes, just let us know in advance. e rides are open to all but all under 18’s will need to be accompanied, and riders will need to be able to ride for a couple of hours with breaks – please reserve your space at www. steelvalleyproject.org and click the reservation link on our events page
Join Us for a Fun and Relaxed Cycling Event! Sunday 22nd September at 10am starting
outside Trek Bicycles in Fox Valley in Stocksbridge
Haven’t been on a bike in a while? Eager to cycle more but feeling a bit nervous? Come along to our free event and explore easy-going trails in our beautiful local countryside!
What to Expect:
Easy Trails: Perfect for all levels of experience.
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Don’t miss out on this great opportunity to enjoy cycling in a supportive and friendly environment. We look forward to seeing you there!
Leisure Centre indecent exposure
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On Monday 24 June at 2.40pm, it is reported that a man indecently exposed himself to a woman while in the Hillsborough Leisure Centre, while also making inappropriate comments to her.
O cers have conducted extensive enquiries including trawling through CCTV. ey are
now releasing the following image as it is believed that this man may hold some vital information.
Do you recognise him or were in the area at the time and may have seen something?
If you have some information, please either call 101 or contact us through our online web chat. Please quote incident number 957 of 25 August 2024, when you get in touch.
Police
releasing a CCTV image following reports of an indecent exposure in Hillsborough, She eld.
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Council wants to spend £4m on upkeep of empty buildings
The council wants to spend millions of pounds on securing and cleaning empty buildings for the next four years in Sheffield, writes Roland Sebestyen for The Sheffield Star.
A document published ahead of next week’s housing policy committee said that the Sheffield Council wants to commission security shuttering services and clean and clearance services “from an external provider for a period of up to four years with an estimated value of £4,150,000”.
The council, the document added, has to turn to external providers as they don’t have sufficient in-house resources to undertake such work.
The report added that over the last four years “robust supply chain has been in place” for helping security shuttering of the council’s vacant properties as well as for vacant property cleans,
clearance, environmental cleaning, clearing and garden clearing and hazardous waste, including sharps.
The proposal includes keeping security shuttering of vacant council properties to safeguard the property, protect public safety, prevent crime, and maintain the overall quality and value of the community.
These measures are only “temporary measures” to protect a building while work is completed as security shutters are constructed of metal and are securely fixed to openings in the building such as windows and doors to prevent unauthorised access.
The cleaning and clearance of vacant properties, the report said, “is primarily concerned with work to void properties on the council’s social housing estate” but the service may be required for
buildings on the corporate estate, as well.
This service is essential for the council to manage its stock and make sure the properties are ready for new tenants.
Cleaning of these properties include deep cleaning of carpets, washing walls, sanitising kitchens and bathrooms, and ensuring the property is habitable – while clearance includes, among others, removing rubbish, removing unwanted furniture and clearing out of overgrown gardens.
Members of the committee will discuss this report next Thursday (September 19) at Sheffield Town Hall.
Mountain Rescue Assists Injured Biker in Wharncliffe Woods
The team was called out to assist the Yorkshire Ambulance Service NHS Trust following a mountain biking accident in Wharncliffe Woods, on Plank Gate. A 43-year-old male cyclist had taken a fall from his bike and was briefly unconscious at the scene.
Paramedics were the first to locate the injured biker and promptly treated his injuries. Shortly after, members of the rescue
team arrived to assist. Despite the fall, the casualty was in good spirits, and with his condition stable, both paramedics and the team’s casualty carers were happy to walk him to the waiting ambulance.
A positive outcome for all involved, thanks to the swift response of both the paramedics and the rescue team.
Giant sea shell to bring art to children
A giant in atable sea shell to encourage art and reading activities among children is to tour Barnsley, writes Mick Lunney for BBC News.
e idea is to capture the attention of youngsters so they can develop a love of learning, and enjoy the arts, the council said.
It is called e Story Shell and is 29 (9m) long and 15 (4.5m) high and can t 20 children inside it.
e shell is funded by Arts Council England and will host artsbased activities, storytelling, music, theatre and others events.
e project is part of Barnsley Libraries creative commissions and the National Portfolio Organisation programme, aimed at bringing arts and culture to communities.
SEPTEMBER
WEDNESDAY
18 Bolsterstone Archaeology and Heritage Group talk by Allelula Tyas. The talk is “Firsby Hall Farm: A Pottery Production Enigma of Medieval South Yorkshire” We meet in the hall at Christ Church on Manchester Road in Stocksbridge, and the talk is also available on Zoom (members only) - contact bahgmembership@gmail.com for the link. Refreshments available. There is a small entry charge: Members £2 Non-members £4. All welcome. Starts at 7.30pm
FRIDAY
20, September @ 7.30pm-Fairtrade Wine tasting evening at The Venue, Stocksbridge. S36 1DY. Ticket only event. Cost £7.50. -Call 07415277266 for tickets.
20 Co ee Morning: The Mothers Union Welcome All Into Our Lovely Church, Good Company, Co ee & Home Made Cakes. All Proceeds To Macmillan Charity Funds. 10 30am To 12noon At St Saviours Church, Mortomley Lane, High Green.
SATURDAY
21 10.00 - 12.00 there will be a Macmillan co ee morning at Brightholmlee Chapel, Wharncli e Side. £2 entry for unlimited co ee and biscuits. There will be stalls and a ra e. Please join us to raise money for this worthy cause.
21 STOCKSBRIDGE CHRISTIAN CENTRE and Pie ‘n Pea
e sea shell will be appearing in shopping areas, parks and elds, nd other locations.
Barnsley Council said the unexpected appearance of the sea shell at a "playground, community centre or shopping centre" would create a sense of "curiosity, intrigue and discovery" that would be "irresistible".
e Story Shell has been created by artists Steve Messam and Suzie Davey,
Mr Messam is an environmental artist and has worked internationally and is known for work that aims to get people to think about familiar environments in a new way.
Ms Devey is a printmaker who says she aims to spark creative conversations that can make a di erence in people’s lives.
Supper On Saturday 21st September At 7 p.m. Price£10 Please book your place - ring 07532425641 or 07415 277266 If vegetarian option required please let us know when booking
21 Bullhouse Chapel will be open for visitors on Saturday the 21st September from 2pm- 4pm.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, a cuppa, and/or 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.
21 Councillors Janet Ridler and Mark Whittaker will be holding their monthly dropin surgery at Stocksbridge Library from 10.00 - 11.00 . Call in for a chat with your local councillors to nd out about council services or to get information and advice. No appointment necessary. Our surgeries are held on the 3rd Saturday of every month.
SUNDAY
22 Bolsterstone Quilters’ Quilt Show. Sunday 22nd September, 10 am to 4 PM. Bolsterstone Village Hall
22 There is a service at Bullhouse Chapel on Sunday 22nd Sepetember at 2.30 where worship will be led by Paul Bettison.
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MONDAY
23 Baby and Toddler Group. 9.30 - 11.30 Christian Centre, Cedar Road , Stocksbridge . Everyone welcome so why not drop in? 07957 206646
TUESDAY
24 10.00 - 11.30 TARA Coffee morning at the Christian Centre, Cedar Road. Everyone welcome so drop in anytime.
24 Co ee morning at the Christian Centre, Cedar Road. 10.15 - 11.30 . Drop in anytime for a chat over a cuppa. 07957 206646
WEDNESDAY
25 Don Valley Probus will at 10.00AM in Christ Church Community Hall, 586 Manchester Road, Stocksbridge, with a presentation by Jane Ashby, `For the Love of China`. Our meetings are always relaxed and take place on alternate Wednesday mornings throughout the year. For more information about our group, please visit our website at www.donvalleyprobus.co.uk We look forward to welcoming you at our next meeting.
THURSDAY
26 Stocksbridge Community Care Group AGM 11am at Stocksbridge Town Hall All welcome
FRIDAY
27 September Greenhead Church,Chapeltown. Macmillan Co ee Morning 10am11.30am. Tea ,Co ee etc.
SATURDAY
28 Chapeltown WI will be hosting a MacMillan co ee morning from 10.00am until 12.00noon at Chapeltown Methodist Church. Co ee and cake plus ra e and Tombola.
28 Jumble Sale. 11.001.00pm. Great bargains at rock bottom prices. Grenoside Scout and Guide HQ, Saltbox Lane, S35 8QS. 50p. Donations accepted from 9am or contact grenosandg@gmail. com. No electricals thanks.
28 On tour in the UK, Australia’s number one recording and broadcasting theatre organist John Atwell, is set to make his inaugural appearance at a Barnsley music venue. Volunteers and enthusiasts are set to welcome John to the Astoria Centre, The National Theatre Organ Heritage Centre, Barugh Green, Barnsley, S75 1JT on Saturday September 28th . The Astoria’s restored 1934 pipe organ will be the sole British built Compton organ he will play in concert on this tour. A show full of light, popular and nostalgic music not to be missed. The concert starts at 2-30pm with doors opening at 1-45pm for refreshments.
Advanced tickets are available online at; info@astoriacentre.co.uk or by telephone on 07944 566972.
SUNDAY
29 Canal Trip from Stocksbridge to Victoria Quays for TARA members.Full details from tarastocksbridge.ud@ gmail.com or 07957 206646
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OCTOBER
WEDNESDAY
2 Brad eld Walkers are Welcome - Local History Morning Round Walk in the Upper Agden Valley led by Malcolm Nunn, start 10.30am from outside Old Horns Inn, High Brad eld, return around 1pm. FREE but donations welcome. 2337463. www.bradeld-walkers.org.uk
2 Stocksbridge & District WI are meeting at Christchurch Community Hall Manchester Road Stocksbridge, 7.15 for 7.30 start, when we will be poppy crafting for Remembrance and will be hearing about the work of the RBL and the role of the Girl Guides in wartime. Further details on 07939941818
THURSDAY
3 High Green WI will be meeting at 7.30pm on Thursday the 3rd of October in the Church Hall, behind the Methodist Church, on Wortley Road. The event is “A Saucy Tale” - The History of Henderson’s Relish by Mark Dawson. The competition is “A ‘saucy’ Item. Members and visitors warmly welcome.
SATURDAY
5 St Nicholas’ Church, High Brad eld, A Concert of Music and Song with Bolsterstone Male Voice Choir and Oughtibridge Brass Band. In memory of Frank Sheldon and Diane Westwood. No tickets, retiring donations appreciate for Charities. 2.30pm
SUNDAY
6 Wadsley and Loxley Commoners - Commoners MuckIn morning- Probably clearing small saplings. Everyone is welcome ... come for as long or as little as you like. Meet 10:00, nish at 12 noon. We have tools, please bring good gloves if you have some. www.walc.epizy.com or facebook page for more details.
MONDAY
7 Brad eld Historical Society - South Yorkshire Civil Wars, a talk by Catherine Warr, Village Hall, Low Brad eld, 2337463, brad eld.history@mypostofce.co.uk, 7.30pm
WEDNESDAY
9 Don Valley Probus will meet at 10.00AM in Christ Church Community Hall, 586 Manchester Road, Stocksbridge, with a presentation by Tony Perkins, `Medieval Pilgrimages`. Our meetings are always relaxed and take place on alternate Wednesday mornings throughout the year. For more information about our group, please visit our website at www.donvalleyprobus.co.uk We look forward to welcoming you at our next meeting.
THURSDAY
10 Chapeltown WI will hold their AGM at 7.30pm in Chapeltown Methodist Church.
After the business members will enjoy a pie and pea supper followed by a Celebration cake for their 40th Anniver-
sary. The competition is for a red item..
SUNDAY
13 Apple Day Wortley Hall Walled Garden
MONDAY
14 Wadsley and Loxley Commoners - a talk by Jheri Bryant, ‘History of Bricks from Antiguity to the Present Day’, 7.30pm, Wadsley Church Hall, Worrall Road. Small charge, free refreshments, www. walc.epizy.com
THURSDAY
17 Friends of Wortley Hall Gardens September meeting will be on Tuesday 17th at Wortley Hall and will be the start of year social with tea, co ee and cakes. New members welcome, admission is £2.50, free for friends of Wortley Hall Gardens. If you are interested contact Barry on 0114 2830056
SATURDAY
19 Wadsley and Loxley Commoners - Annual Fungus walk. As nature starts to think about shutting down for the winter, it’s time for our annual look at the fungi putting in an appearance this year. Meet in the Long Lane car park for a prompt 10am start, nish around 12 noon. Guide ... Alan Smith www. walc.epizy.com
WEDNESDAY
23 Don Valley Probus will meet at 10.00AM in Christ Church Community Hall, 586
Manchester Road, Stocksbridge, with a presentation by Ron Pickering, `North Yorks Moors Railway`. Our meetings are always relaxed and take place on alternate Wednesday mornings throughout the year. For more information about our group, please visit our website at www.donvalleyprobus.co.uk We look forward to welcoming you at our next meeting
NOVEMBER
FRIDAY
1-3 Silkstone Parish Church S75 4JH Wonderfully Made in Yorkshire. 40 stalls selling unique handmade gifts . Light refreshments available. Entry - £1.00 Opening times: Friday - 12.00 noon - 8.00 pm; Saturday & Sunday - 10.00 am - 4.00 pm
3 Wadsley and Loxley Commoners - Commoners MuckIn morning- Probably clearing small saplings. Everyone is welcome ... come for as long or as little as you like. Meet 10:00, nish at 12 noon. We have tools, please bring good gloves if you have some. www.walc.epizy.com or facebook page for more details.
MONDAY
4 Brad eld Historical Society - Yorkshire People, a talk by Josephine Firth, Village Hall, Low Brad eld, 2337463, brad eld.history@mypostofce.co.uk, 7.30pm
NEW LIBRARY ENTRANCE
e much-anticipated opening of the new entrance at Hillsborough Park Library took place last week, marked by a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by the Lord Mayor and local Green Party councillors.
e refurbishment, which has been in development for several months, includes a modern and accessible shared entrance for both the main library and the children’s section. It aims to make the library more inclusive and welcoming for all members of the community.
As part of the upgrades, the library now boasts public toilets and a Changing Places toilet, which is accessible from outside and designed speci cally for people with disabilities, addressing a vital need within the local area.
Speaking at the event, the Lord Mayor praised the improvements. " is new entrance not only improves accessibility but also demonstrates our commitment to making public spaces inclusive. e addition of the Changing Places toilet is a signi cant step in ensuring dignity and independence for those with disabilities."
Local Green councillors echoed this sentiment, emphasising the importance of community-oriented projects that prioritise accessibility and sustainability.
e library, has been a vital resource for generations, and these latest enhancements ensure it remains a space that everyone can enjoy for years to come.
Applications are now being invited for the Ann Reresby Trust, a local charity to help female students in High Green.
e Charity was founded in 1801, and uses the interest from money invested for educating girls within High Green “in such a manner as the trustees shall think proper.”
Part of the original bequest was used to build a school in the village, however today the fund is used to support local girls
and young women who are in further or higher education. e grant can be used to buy books, materials or equipment that will help with studies, and is open to any female student who lives in the village of High Green.
If you would like to submit an application, or nd out more about the charity, then could you please call 0114 284 8575 for further information and advice.
David HIRST
25.01.1952 – 30.08.2024
Beloved Son of the late Frances and Howard Hirst and loving Brother to Dianne, Uncle to Lucy and Katie. A kind, gentle man, much loved and sadly missed.
Funeral service at Grenoside Crematorium North Chapel on Friday 20th September at 12.00 noon.
If desired donations in lieu of flowers would be greatly appreciated. To be shared between R.N.L.I. (lifeboats) and Guide Dogs For The Blind, c/o Dyson Funeral Service, New Road, Deepcar, Sheffield, S36 2RS. Tel: 0114 2883169
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Jeffrey Philip
Peacefully on 1 September 2024 after a brief illness aged 85
Much loved Father of Philip and Jason, Father-in-Law of Louise and loving Grandad of Adam and Joshua Funeral service at Grenoside Crematorium, South Chapel on Tuesday 24 September at 11.30am. Family flowers only please, but donations if desired to Stroke Association
Martyn Edward JONES
Died suddenly at home on 24th August aged 75 years.
Dearly loved Husband of Brenda, Dad to Glyn & Mark and caring Grandad. Funeral to be held at Bolsterstone Church, Tuesday 24th September at 12:30.
Family flowers only Please, with donations if desired to The British Heart Foundation. All enquiries c/o Co-op Funeralcare, Bevan Way, 01142467971
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CRUCIAL QUESTIONS FOR OUR NEW MP ON STEEL, THE ECONOMY, DEFENCE, ENERGY & CARS.
* How could Britain have a steel-based industrial economy, never mind defend itself in a war, given the impossibility of making primary steel now your Government is shutting down the remaining blast furnaces? And how can it possibly even be ‘green’ to import this steel given both the long-distance transporting and less e cient (therefore less ‘green’) steel-making abroad compared to here?
* How can making even the insu cient amount of steel for our needs from scrap in electric arc furnaces be at all competitive, with UK electricity prices already vastly higher even than across Europe, never mind the USA and the countries where the great bulk of steel is made? How can this cost di erential not be set to get far worse still with the gigantic and ever rising cost of and problems with wind (not least with large-scale battery storage being orders of magnitude too ine cient to be usable, and no technological improvements in sight and evidently none feasible from the wellknow constraints of the laws of physics)?
* Apart from the pointlessness and completely non-scienti c basis of ‘net zero’ and the now overwhelming evidence of the non-existence of anthropogenic (as opposed to natural, mild) climate change, how is the multi-trillion pound cost of measures to attempt (and inevitably fail) to achieve ‘net zero’ even under consideration, given the national debt in the trillions and growing by several hundred billion annually? And that’s CURRENT spending out of control each year into the future by well over ten times your Government’s famed ‘black hole’ of a mere £22 billion.
* When is your Government going to cancel the targets for electric car sales given they are piling up unsold at dealerships and manufacturers’
stockyards, so that there is massive scaling back of production, with the car industry consequently everywhere facing collapse and producing EVs at below cost price through state subsidy or just to cut losses by dumping?
* Having not yet been seen at the steel works at Stocksbridge, can you go there and explain the Government’s positions on all of this and how you will be lobbying against it and getting the Energy Secretary to at least study for a GCSE in physics?
Yours sincerely Steve Moxon
Marie Tidball
I nd it annoying that my newly elected MP cannot nd the time to even acknowledge my email of 2 weeks ago yet can apply for a position on a parliamentary committee thus reducing even further her ability to look a er constituents’ interests. I understood that it would take a little time to get her o ce into gear but surely an acknowledgement shouldn’t be beyond her or her sta
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Back to the Future
In last week’s Look Local, correspondent Steve [Bodged Highway Maintenance] laments the state of our local roads and bemoans the lack of proper repairs. “Bring back the good old days”, he cries. Fortunately for Steve, it seems the council have heeded his calls to return to the past as the very next day this sign appeared on Victoria Road. Whilst most of us struggle to move forward without so much as encountering a pothole, the highways department have evidently perfected the art of travelling back in time. e bemused residents of Victoria Road will at least have a ringside seat whilst this latest batch of repairs is completed before they have even begun.
Best wishes, Simon
Pomona forging community relationships
Pomona FC are proud to announce that their Wragg League Division 2 Championship trophy will now be displayed behind the bar at e Cock Inn, Oughtibridge.
Sponsor of Pomona FC, e Cock Inn, will now also provide post-match food for both home and away teams a er every home game this season #pomonafc.
e Cock Inn, a focal part of Oughtibridge village, also sponsor Oughtibridge War Memorial Juniors and in October will be hosting Halloween parties for all age groups. For more information please check: cockoughtibridge.co.uk as well e Cock Inn Oughtibridge on Facebook.
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STEEL VALLEY BEACON
YOUTH PRESENT "VAPE
Steel Valley Beacon Arts Youth are set to perform a powerful new play, Vape Case, which addresses the growing dangers of vaping among teenagers and children. Over the past six months, the young performers have been hard at work, improvising scenes, researching, and developing this thought-provoking production.
The play is structured around a courtroom setting, where the teens challenge the widespread myth that vaping is harmless. Through
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their performance, they highlight the growing prevalence of vaping among their peers and expose its hidden risks.
Vape Case will be performed at Christ Church on Saturday, 28th September at 2pm, and again on Tuesday, 1st October at 7pm. Tickets will be available on the door for £6.
Don’t miss this insightful and important performance!
Cricket: Double Setback in Crucial Matches
Sprotbrough 2nd XI 154-7
(A Hibbert 2-24, D Goodson 2-26)
Stocksbridge 1st XI 95 all out (D Goodson 34)
Stocksbridge 1st XI suffered a crucial defeat in their final game of the season, dashing their promo-
tion hopes. Travelling to Sprotbrough, they faced a must-win situation but fell short by 59 runs.
Sprotbrough won the toss and elected to bat, with captain Vickers taking an early wicket. Andy Hibbert and Chris Lowe kept the
pressure on, reducing the hosts to 48-3. However, a 65-run partnership from McLean and Smith helped Sprotbrough recover.
Stocksbridge struck back with four quick wickets, including two from Darren Goodson, but a late stand from Credland and Sykes took Sprotbrough to 154-7.
Chasing a par total, Stocksbridge’s batting faltered. Musgrove fell to a contentious LBW, and despite efforts from Price and Taylor, the team collapsed from 41-2 to 57-9. Darren Goodson added a late 34, but the side was bowled out for 95, collecting just two bonus points. Their promotion now depends on other results.
Stocksbridge 2nd XI 204-7 (A Barnes 106, A Siddall 49)
Eden Grove Parklands 1st XI 207-4 (T Perry 2-53)
In a pressure-free match, Stocksbridge 2nd XI put up a strong performance but were ultimately defeated by Eden Grove Parklands. Batting first, Ant Barnes and Ant Siddall put on a brilliant 129-run partner-
ship. Siddall was dismissed for 49, while Barnes powered to a superb 106, helping the 2nds post 204-7.
In reply, Eden Grove struggled early, with Tom Perry taking both openers. However, fielding errors allowed them to rebuild, and Morton and Daykin led a successful chase, reaching 207-4 with three overs to spare.
Despite Barnes’ exceptional century, Stocksbridge fell short. They will conclude their season next weekend with a rearranged match against Norton Oakes.
A disappointing weekend for Stocksbridge, as both the 1st and 2nd XI fell short. However, the 1sts still have a glimmer of hope for promotion, with their fate yet to be fully decided by the remaining fixtures.
The 2nds will aim to finish strong in their final outing, with standout performances to build on for next season.
Pomona draw first game
Pomona FC 3–3 Athersley Rec
Pomona FC kicked off their debut season in the Wragg League Division One with a thrilling 3-3 draw at home to Athersley Rec. Athersley, fresh from a 9-0 win, showed their class early on and took the lead after 18 minutes when their winger created space for a clinical finish. Athersley doubled their advantage with a free-kick shortly after.
Pomona fought back, with Nick Lowe scor-
ing a stunning solo goal in the 34th minute to make it 1-2. However, Athersley restored their twogoal lead just before half-time, leaving Pomona trailing 1-3.
A spirited secondhalf display saw Pomona make three substitutions, and they pulled one back through Simon Bonnett in the 74th minute. Pomona’s fitness proved decisive as they equalised in the 84th minute when Tom Gilbert capi-
talised on a missed cross by the Athersley keeper.
Pomona nearly snatched victory, but a late effort from Paul Maccluskey struck the crossbar. Despite missing out on the win, it was a strong performance against an established side. Pomona remains unbeaten at home for 17 months, a streak they’ll look to extend against Swinton’s Ring o’Bells on 21st September.
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Club Celebrates 100th Parkrun Milestones
Runners Celebrate a Busy Weekend
Valley Hill Runners had an action-packed weekend filled with achievements and celebrations.
On Saturday, the club gathered at Concord Parkrun to celebrate Caroline White’s impressive milestone of 100 parkruns. After the race, runners enjoyed a wellearned feast of cakes and sweets.
Later that day, club members Alan, Emma, Laura, Damo, and Kathryn took on the Worrall Chase, a gruelling 4-mile race featuring tough hills. Despite the challenging course, everyone made it through and rewarded themselves with cider at the finish.
On Sunday, Jonny Briggs represented the club in the Treeton Bolt, a relatively new race organised by Rotherham Running Club. Jonny finished in the top ten and enjoyed a post-race buffet.
Meanwhile, Tina Pass, Judith Evans, Louise Taylor, and Wendy Richardson headed to the seaside for the Cleethorpes Half Marathon. Wendy was the first Valley Hill Runner to finish, setting a personal best with a time of just over two hours. To celebrate, the group indulged in fish and chips, followed by ice cream, with Wen-
dy proudly enjoying her donut prize.
It was a fantastic weekend for the club’s runners, full of achievements and well-deserved treats!
Last Sunday saw a busy day for the Birdwell Wheelers.
Trevor Mayne rose early for a 7am start in the North Lancashire TTA 50 mile Open Time Trial on a course between Cockermouth and Keswick. A cold and wet morning saw a number of non-starters but Mayne finished in 2h 2m 20s placing him 21st overall and 2nd in the 60-64 age group. His time was a new club age record at 61 years old.
Stocksbridge Club members have had an impressive week of racing, with many celebrating personal achievements.
Last Monday marked the final Trunce of 2024, where three members — Nick Boxall, Tara Petch, and Heather Lindley — completed the series. Notably, Heather Lindley secured 3rd place in the F60 category for the entire series.
Saturday saw a strong turnout at parkruns, with three members reaching significant milestones.
At Hillsborough, David Downs celebrated his 100th parkrun, while Colin Mansell hit 100 parkruns at the same venue, Hillsborough.
Joining them was Jolene Allen, who achieved a personal best with a time of 26:24. Other notable performances include Steven Watts with a time of 23:17, and Victoria Patterson and Heather Lindley, both finishing in 30:08.
Over in Wales, David Napier completed his 50th parkrun in 22:19 at Y Promenade, Abermaw. Meanwhile, Nick Wright
recorded a time of 23:00 at Peel parkrun.
At Selby, Molly Hayes finished 3rd female with a time of 22:42, and Richard Hayes took 5th overall and 1st V40, finishing in an impressive 17:38.
The weekend wasn’t just about parkruns, as three club members took on the challenging High Peak 40 Ultramarathon, a 40mile race through the stunning Peak District.
After an 8-year hiatus, the event returned, starting and finishing in Buxton, and featuring iconic locations such as Goyt Valley, Eccles Pike, Mam Tor, and the Monsal Trail. A huge congratulations to Rachel Vernon, Val Vernon, and Garry Harding for completing this gruelling race.
Finally, the club’s glamorous ambassador, Narni Fulford, set a new personal best in the 10-mile Defeat Delamere race. This was a tune-up event for her upcoming marathon, and we wish her continued success in her preparation.
A brilliant week for all involved.
Pigs teach students a lesson’ Green Moor Hill Climb
Stocksbridge Rugby secured a hardfought 30-28 bonus point victory over Sheffield Medics RUFC, ending the students’ unbeaten run in the Counties 4 Yorkshire South competition.
The match, played on a fine autumn day, saw the visitors field a powerful pack featuring notable players like Jordan ‘Spud’ Fletcher and Gary ‘Pecker’ Woodcock, while Liam O’Leary made his season debut.
Although the wide pitch favoured Sheffield’s running game, Stocksbridge controlled possession early on. The students scored first with a breakaway try, but Stocksbridge’s Tom Kerr responded with a penalty. Jordan Fletcher then powered over the line for a converted try, putting Stocksbridge ahead. A penalty try awarded to the students after a breakaway was halted returned the lead to
The afternoon saw 17 riders compete in the club’s Open Hill Climb to Green Moor. The weather had eased and the day saw some fast times. Winner overall and recipient of the Upperthorpe Rose Bowl was Kieran WynneCattenach of Team Lifting Gear in a new course record of 2m 12.9s. Fastest female was 15-year-old Maia Howell of Matlock CC in 3m 38.4s. Fastest Wheeler was that man Mayne again in 3m 51.4s
Sheffield. Despite injuries and disruptions, including the loss of Callum ‘Whippet’ Green to an ankle injury, Stocksbridge closed the gap just before halftime with tries from Woodcock and Logan ‘Whiskas’ Hannah. The score stood at Sheffield Medics 21, Stocksbridge 20 at the break.
The second half was fiercely contested, with Sheffield applying heavy pressure on Stocksbridge’s defence, but the visitors stood firm, displaying excellent defensive organisation.
Captain Beal and O’Leary made critical tackles, including a massive hit that stopped a student runner in his tracks. Stocksbridge were reduced to 14 men when Fletcher was yellowcarded for leading with his elbow, but they continued to resist the students’ attacks.
As time ran down, Stocksbridge began to wear down Sheffield. A crucial
line-out win by Reece ‘Diesel’ Aspin allowed Sam Whitaker to break free and score a try, putting Stocksbridge back in front. However, Sheffield responded with a bonus point fourth try, reclaiming the lead with just minutes left.
In the closing stages, Stocksbridge’s relentless forward play created an opportunity for Tom Kerr to score the decisive try, sealing a 30-28 victory. The Fox Catering Man of the Match award went to Liam O’Leary for his game-changing performance, supported by standout efforts from Beal and Woodcock.
Coach Aaron Kaye praised the team’s hard work and attitude, noting the momentum they will take into their next match against league leaders Deane Valley RUFC.
Tigers boss keeps the faith after loss
SHEFFIELD boss Simon Stead insists his side’s hopes of defending their league title are still well and truly alive and is backing his team to overturn a 12 point semi-final deficit against Belle Vue at Owlerton on Thursday (September 19, 7.30pm).
The Tru7 Group Tigers lost the first leg 51-39 at the National Speedway Stadium on Monday with a Heat 15 5-1 to the Aces increasing their advantage.
Jack and Chris Holder won three programmed rides apiece but couldn’t stop the home duo of Dan Bewley and Jaimon Lidsey in the final heat after they both made a quick getaway.
Josh Pickering was the Tigers’ only other race winner as he finished on a more positive note after being plagued by bike problems throughout.
Whilst Stead would’ve preferred to keep it closer, he still has full faith in his riders to continue their stunning home form having scored at least 55 points on
their last three outings in the Steel City.
“Looking back on it, I was obviously disappointed after Heat 15, but we’re still in it and that’s the main thing,” Stead said.
“When I was thinking about the result of the meeting, I certainly didn’t want to be carrying any more than 12 - but 12 keeps it really interesting.
“The boys are up for it and I can’t see Kyle (Howarth) having a night like he did, I can’t see Picko (Josh Pickering) having a night like he did and I can’t see Bomber (Chris Harris) having a night like he did.
“So if we have that swing and the Holder boys keep doing what they’re doing then all of a sudden it’s right back in the balance.
“Most recently we’ve been really dominant at home and displays have been really good from top to bottom throughout the team.
“We will need a team performance, we will need all seven
riders to do their jobs on Thursday.
“We know it’s going to be tough but I still believe we can do it.
“We know our mettle at Sheffield, we know how good we are there - but we just need everybody to turn up.
“We know the supporters are going to turn out in big, big numbers and we’re going to need them to be in fine voice on Thursday to help create another special Owlerton atmosphere.”
Turnstiles open at 6pm on Thursday and admission is £23 adults, £21 concessions (over 65s and students - both with evidence), £1 kids (up to and including age 17) whilst all under-5s are admitted free of charge.
Supporters are reminded that Season Tickets are NOT valid for the play-offs.
Supporters are also reminded that the Carvery Restaurant, Panorama Suite and Snack Bar will all be open as usual.
Graihagh storms to win England vest
Penistone runner Graihagh Turner put in an amazing performance to win the girls under17 home international in Ireland yesterday. She was competing for England against the other home nations and her win also helped England to team gold.
Monday saw the final race of the Trunce series which takes place over the summer. There were series wins for Alan Knox (over70 men), Sarah Walch (over40 ladies) and Barbara Haigh (over70 ladies).
Podium finishes were achieved by George Parr (second overall man), Helen Wright (third over40 lady) and Lois Lopez (third over50 lady).
Special mention to Andy Plummer who steps down as organiser of the Trunce race after many years in the role.
Six Penistone runners competed in the Stanage Struggle fell race. Richard Cottam was first back in sixth place overall and also picked up first place in the men’s over40 age category.
Sarah Walch was first lady back for Penistone in 98th place overall.
Peter Beever and Kelvin Bowskill competed in the Treeton Bolt Race. Kelvin had a good run to claim first place in the men’s over70 age category in a time of 37-02.
Nick Whittingham and Gareth Irvine completed the Worrall Festival Chase. Nick captured first place in the men’s over70 age category.
Steve Sanders was 20th in the Lake District Mountain Trial navigational event. He completed the medium course in a time of 5-47, covering a distance of 20 miles.
Dawn Broom claimed first place in the ladies over60 age category at the Lake Vyrnwy half marathon in a time of 1-38-31.
Harriet Drouin ran 42 miles as part of a fundraising event for her friend’s charity. In a weekend of long runs Damien Briscoe claimed second place in the men’s over40 50 kilometre ultra X in Edale. The
event was plagued with bad weather and many pulled out. His finishing time was 6-33-36.
Lesley Parker ran 47 miles whilst undertaking ‘The Lap’ which takes in the fells around a loop of Lake Windermere in the Lake District. She completed the race, which involves 8,300 feet of ascent, in 1243. Her placing was 147th out of 572 finishers. A further 200 failed to finish due to the severity of the weather and the toughness of the event.
Gemma Nutton and Jill Scrivens made the trip to Cleethorpes to compete in the Humberside 10k. Both had good runs with Gemma finishing in a time of 51-46 and Jill in 57-52.
On the Parkrun scene Suzanne McGill was first lady at Barnsley, Emma Moore second lady at Brierley Forest, Jade Crosby second lady at Nostell Priory and Lois Lopez third lady at Babbs Mill. Steve Dickinson completed his 250th parkrun at Glossop. Age graded performances of the week were Suzanne
McGill (82.11%), Lois Lopez (74.20%), Sue Hall (74.16%), James Fryers (74.05%) and Keith Gordon (73.23%).
Results
Barnsley Parkrun
10, Suzanne McGill 19-56; 72, Stu Smith 28-02; 73, Sue Hall 28-11; 87, Emma Cannetti 29-37; 130, Karen Schofield 35-22; 160, Ray Brown 54-13.
Worrall Festival Chase
24, Gareth Irvine 37-28; 69, Nick Whittingham 5020.
Stanage Struggle Fell Race 6, Richard Cottam 44-09; 65, Dan Limb 55-34; 75, Shaun Swallow 57-12; 91, Steve Storey 59-40; 98, Sarah Walch 1-01-02; 116, Helen Wright 1-04-03.
Graihagh Turner (Home International Country Championships)
Gareth Irvine (Worrall Festival Chase) Nick Whittingham (Worrall Festival Chase)
ROWE MOTOR OIL PREMIERSHIP PLAY-OFF, SEMI-FINAL, 1st leg
Steels leave it late
STOCKSBRIDGE PS 2-1 HEATON STANNINGTON
Stocksbridge Park Steels made the fans wait as they scored a last minute winner to seal a win over Heaton Stannington. The Steels started off as the better side and could have been ahead early on. A good ball slipped Jack Haslam through and he went one-on-one with the goalkeeper, but he fired wide of the near post.
Stocksbridge were the better side without creating many chances. However, the sucker punch was coming. A long ball forward by Heaton Stannington took an awkward bounce and Konner Lamb was able to take it away from Ben Townsend. Lamb still had some work to do, but he was able to finish despite Elliot Owen defending on the line.
The Steels almost nicked an equaliser at the end of the first half. Kurtis Turner sent in a brilliant free kick and Dan Hernandez was able to flick on a header but Callum Corkhill managed to save it and then hold on when the Steels tried to scramble it in.
In the second half, Stocksbridge had to contend with a Heaton Stannington team happy to put everyone behind the ball. Despite that, the Steels were able to score.
A long ball over the top unlocked the stubborn defence and Haslam took a touch
before lobbing the goalkeeper, giving the Steels a way back to a win.
And Stocksbridge pushed forward looking for it, but for a while it seemed like it wasn’t coming.
A rare left-footed shot from Kurtis Turner was well saved and Joao Silva couldn’t keep a header from close range on target. But eventually, it would come. After some relentless pressure, the ball fell to Oliwier Grzelak who slammed a shot into the bottom corner.
After the celebrations and a late scare, Stocksbridge held on for the three points.
Manager Ian Richards said after the game
“We had to adapt, the confidence in possession from our two centre backs, full backs and our midfield was excellent in our half we just needed to draw them out.
“It’s a tough draw that got promoted into step 4 and started really strongly in there, so it’s two teams in form going against each other.
“We just have to make sure that we perform like we have done today.”
Next Home Game: Tuesday 24 September vs Kiveton MW, 7.45pm KO
Photo by Myra Little
CHURCH HIT FIVE
PENISTONE CHURCH 5-2 PICKERING TOWN
Last Wednesday Church expected a tough game at Campion in the NCEL League Cup and that’s just what they got.
After a decent start to the game they conceded two quick goals around the twenty-five minute mark. The first one came after a careless tackle from full back Jack Lenthall resulted in a penalty duly converted by Campion’s Nicky Boshell and shortly after Matt Swift nipped in to head home from short range following a corner.
However Church rallied and ten minutes before the break Ant Brown pulled a goal back, his shot came off the crossbar and was judged by the linesman to have crossed the goal line much to the dismay of the Campion contingent.
Church battled well in the second half and were rewarded with the levelling goal from prolific striker
Nathan Keightley. Church applied the pressure and the winning goal came when substitute Kieran Ryan was able to turn in the box and hammer the ball in the top corner to make it a three-two victory and a place in the next round of the cup.
It was back to league action on a sunny Saturday and Pickering Town were visitors to The Parker Roofing Memorial Ground.
The crowd of 259 witnessed a slow first half with neither team able to produce any significant football until just before the break when Church got the ball down, played some good football and created three or four decent opportunities.
A bit of class from Sam Scrivens (pictured) , Leon Hurles-Brook and Nathan Keightley ended up with the ball in the back of the net, it was a good build up
with Sam starting and finishing it.
The goal and the half time chat seemed to do the trick Tom Rose reacted really well to what was said along with Leon Hurles-Brook and Eddie Newsome and they were first-class in the second half. Church then extended their advantage through Nathan Keightley and then a long ball from keeper Adam Lawlor saw Sam Scrivens double his tally when he capitalised on a defensive misjudgement to make it three-nil. However, Church eased off and paid the price allowing Pickering’s Harry Jessop and substitute Ronnie Kelly to score cheap goals and bring it back to threetwo Things were tense until Church were awarded a fortunate penalty when the defender fell onto the ball and was judged to have handled. Nathan Keightley duly scored from the spot and the Church nerves
were eased. The icing on the cake came in injury time when following a Kieran Ryan shot and the resulting goalmouth scramble Nathan completed his hat trick, his second of the season, to make the final score five-two to Church.
The game was marred just before the final whistle when Pickering keeper Alfie Burnett received a red card for dissent and defender Blake Drury was sin-binned, both took no further part in the game Pickering then had to play the final seconds of the game with nine men.
Co-manager Steve Lenthall “We had a really positive second half but I was disappointed with the way we conceded so we’ll be working on that but while ever our front line are working as they are we’re always going to be in and around games to score more than we concede.”
Sam Scrivens
