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CHRISTMAS TRACTOR RALLY
A FESTIVE CELEBRATION OF COMMUNITY SPIRIT
The 2024 Bradfield Christmas Tractor Rally lit up the valley on Sunday, 15th December, bringing festive cheer and holiday magic to locals and visitors alike. The event was a sparkling success, featuring a dazzling procession of tractors decked out in twinkling lights, tinsel, and Christmas decorations.
The rally began in Stocksbridge and made its way down the valley, passing through Wharncliffe Side, Oughtibridge, Worrall, Stannington, Wadsley, and Loxley before reaching its grand finale in Bradfield. Families, farmers, and Christmas enthusiasts lined the route, waving and cheering as the illuminated tractors rolled by.
Hundreds of participants joined the rally, showcasing a delightful mix of vintage and modern tractors, all adorned in their festive best.
Organisers declared this year’s rally the merriest yet, with proceeds supporting the Weston Park Hospital
Development Fund and Bluebell Wood Children’s Hospice. The event reached its £5,000 online target, a testament to the community's generosity and spirit. The rally wasn’t just a celebration of agricultural heritage; it was a shining example of Christmas unity and spirit that makes the event so special.
“It’s been an absolutely magical evening,” said organisers. “The community’s support has been incredible, and it’s wonderful to see everyone come together to celebrate the season and give back.”
The illuminated tractors, glowing with Christmas spirit, brought smiles to all as they paraded through the mild winter night.
To cap off the night, all tractor drivers received a free pint at the Plough Inn, a well-deserved reward for spreading festive cheer along the route.
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MP backs Stocksbridge Steel
YOUR HAPPY SPACE AWAITS
Marie Tidball MP pressed the Minister on the local and national significance of Stocksbridge Speciality Steels in Parliament, and was reassured to hear the Minister’s commitment to securing the future of Britain’s vital steel industry.
Championing the Stocksbridge plant, the MP told the Minister that “Stocksbridge Speciality Steels is a world-leading plant with specialist capacity to produce cleaner and stronger, high-grade steel for our aerospace industry.” The machinery and specialist processes carried out in Stocksbridge are rare and highly regarded in the UK.
Marie also highlighted that “the plant supports hundreds of local jobs, and has an exceptional skills training centre on site with links to local universities”.
She asked to meet with the Secretary of State for Business and Trade to discuss the future strategic significance of Stocksbridge Speciality Steels and its fundamental importance to our steel industry nationally.
Following the exchange, the Minister thanked Marie for championing her constituency industry, and assured Marie that she had recently met with local Community Union representatives to discuss the plant.
The Minister highlighted the Labour Government’s plan to back British steel, including a Steel Strategy to be published in the Spring, backed by up to £2.5 billion
investment. The Strategy will ensure we 'Buy British' for new infrastructure and turbo-charge investment into our steel industry to secure its future.
She made clear that “the steel sector in South Yorkshire and across the UK has been neglected for too long, and we intend to change that."
Marie Tidball MP, Member of Parliament for Penistone and Stocksbridge, said:
“Our steel plant is absolutely fundamental to families across our communities, supporting hundreds of local jobs, and hundreds more in the local supply chain.
The exceptional skills training centre on site is uniquely placed to train our future workforce, necessary to continue our proud steel heritage. The specialist highgrade steel produced at Stocksbridge is also strategically significant for our national steel industry, and must be a part of our future, as well as our past.
Our steel industry has been let down for too long, and I have been speaking regularly to Community Union, as well as local reps and LIBERTY.
I’ve been fighting for steel since day one, and it was reassuring to hear the Minister’s commitment to our vital steel industry locally and in South Yorkshire. I want our LIBERTY steel site and its workforce to play a valuable part in that for years to come.”
Sheffield bin strikes to continue
Refuse workers have deal pulled from table at the last minute
Unite the Union has promised more bin strikes in She eld a er they say Veolia pulled out of a recognition agreement at the last minute. She eld refuse workers at outsourcing company Veolia have been le angry and dismayed a er the company backed out of an agreed recognition deal at the 11th hour.
Unite members have been on strike for months seeking a recognition agreement as they make up a majority of the workforce at the Lumley Street depot.
A deal had nally been reached following months of painstaking negotiations by Unite representatives. Unite members voted on the picket line on a proposal that the company put forward and this was agreed. is agreement was relayed to Veolia. Unite representatives were meeting to discuss the return-to-work agreement, a common issue following strikes and a further indication that
a recognition agreement had been reached.
However, at the last minute, Veolia has reneged and backed out of the deal leaving Unite members on the picket line furious at such a betrayal.
Unite general secretary Sharon Graham said:
“In all my years in the union movement I have never known a deal to be this close only for the employer to back out and betray the workforce at the last minute. Veolia had o ered recognition, and we had accepted. To go back on their word now is an act of utter cowardice. Veolia’s management should be ashamed of themselves.”
Workers at Veolia’s Lumley Street depot have been taking part in continuous strike action since 20 August. e dispute is a result of the fact that, despite representing signi cant numbers at the depot, and despite Unite having other recognition agreements
with Veolia in other depots around the country, the company is refusing to recognise Unite for bargaining over pay, conditions, and health and safety.
Unite national lead o cer Onay Kasab said:
“Our members are rightly furious that Veolia would reach an agreement, which let us not forget is based on a document which they dra ed and proposed, only for them to now say they will not stand by it. In e ect Veolia has withdrawn its own proposal once the union agreed it. We made no additional demands. is is straightforward duplicity”
“But we will not back down. We will not give in. And we will stay the course in this dispute.”
GLEE BAH GUM
On Saturday, December 14th, passengers aboard a Supertram service were treated to a heartwarming spectacle as the choir 'Glee Bah Gum' took to the tracks for a special carol singing fundraising event. e event, made possible with the help of Supertram conductor and choir member David Pering, brought festive joy and community spirit to the 14:19 service from Middlewood Park and Ride stop.
A group of 16 choir members serenaded passengers with a delightful mix of classic and modern Christmas carols on the service from Middlewood to Meadowhall, returning to Cathedral. All accompanied by David's skilled guitar playing! is unique event not only entertained passengers but also raised funds for the Weston Park Cancer Charity, a cause supported by both Supertram and Glee Bah Gum.
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Bike Park plans progress
Exciting plans to turn an area of land, part of which was once the site of the Sheffield Ski Village, into a Country Park in the city has continued following the confirmation of funding from central Government.
As part of the incredibly ambitious plans for Parkwood Springs, Sheffield City Council will create a new access road, including improvements to cycle and pedestrian access, and improvements to the public realm. Work will be carried out to develop the old Ski Village site, including the treatment of Japanese Knotweed, and further improvements will see mountain bike trails new paths and path improvement work take place.
Discussions with Skyline Luge of New Zealand have also continued, now funding is confirmed, and Sheffield City Council are putting in place a Memorandum of Understanding that will allow Skyline to masterplan the site.
Alongside exciting future plans a new kiosk in the park has been built and is now open along with a number of improvements to the country park.
Cllr Ben Miskell, Chair of the Transport, Regeneration and Climate Policy Committee at Sheffield City Council, said:
“Parkwood Springs is an incredibly important site in Sheffield, it had been used for many years by a whole host of people when the Ski Village. Since the ski village closed, the area has needed something to breathe new life into it. Our plans do exactly that, we want to create a country park in the city, a place for Sheffield residents and visitors to go, relax and enjoy on a daily basis. Confirmation
of funding from the new government will help us to transform the area.”
Funding of £19.4million for the project was confirmed by the Labour Government in the budget at the start of November. That money will now allow the work to continue onsite including preliminary work on a new access road. The relocation of a local business has also progressed with a new site being identified for new purpose-built accommodation. This will allow the area to be prepared for the next stage of the transformation.
Cllr Miskell added: “Sheffield is changing, it’s transforming into a fantastic area, full of character and full of place, just like Parkwood Springs. What was once a busy bustling area, will be once again with a new regional leisure destination included that will further enhance the city’s reputation as “The Outdoor City”.
The regeneration of Parkwood is overseen by an Area Board, that includes key stakeholders, including community groups and is chaired by Gill Furniss MP for Brightside and Hillsborough, who said:
“Securing government funding enables us to progress with the exciting next stage of redeveloping the Parkwood site. Comparable in size to Hyde Park, this vibrant space is home to a number of community groups and projects, all actively contributing to the Area Board I chair. Together, we’re working to create something truly exceptional—a giant urban lung for the city, providing people with opportunities to get out and enjoy our beautiful green spaces.”
Members of the National Education Union are set to strike at Longley Park Sixth Form College, Sheffield on Wednesday 18th December over the victimisation of their trade union representative, Duncan Blackie, and the misuse of performance management procedures.
Teachers in the NEU overwhelmingly backed their representative in a recent ballot by 93% of the vote in favour of the action. Picket lines will be organised at the college, part of the Brigantia Trust, from 8am on Wednesday 18th December.
Rafia Hussain, Sheffield NEU Branch Secretary said: “Members are striking on Wednesday 18th because Brigantia Trust are not backing down in their attempts to victimise Duncan Blackie, the NEU rep at Longley Park Sixth Form, Sheffield Joint District Secretary, and National Executive member for the Sixth Form sector.
Mrs Hussain continued: “It is our view that Duncan is being pushed out via misuse of a capability process which does not follow procedure and is targeted at a trade unionist who has valiantly represented NEU members in Sheffield for twenty years. As a result our members at the college have voted overwhelmingly to take strike action..”
Kate Harr, NEU Yorkshire and Humber Regional Secretary said: “Whilst strike action has been a last resort for us, members at Longley Park Sixth Form College will not stand by whilst their well-respected trade union representative is targeted in this way by their employer. We call upon Brigantia to re-think this draconian course of action.”
Further dates of action will be planned in the new year, should the NEU and Brigantia remain in dispute over these matters.
Teacher Honoured for Dedication to School sports Teachers set to strike
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F4 Driver Partners with FirstClass Medical Diagnostic Centre
Rowan Campbell-Pilling has partnered with LivingCare at its newest facility at the Canon Medical Arena.
The 17-year-old’s partnership with LivingCare will enable him to have access to healthcare services with the latest technology, very best facilities, and the highest quality of care.
Rowan, a Motorsport UK driver from Sheffield, has recently completed an incredible first season in Formula 4, achieving 21 podiums across the main championship and the Rookie Championship for 2024.
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The dedication and passion of a local teacher have been recognised with a prestigious award from the Sheffield Federation for Schools Sport (SFSS).
Mr Lowe, a Maths teacher, received the accolade for his outstanding contributions to school basketball at an awards ceremony held on Monday, 9th December at Sheffield Town Hall.
Mr Lowe, teaches at High Storr's school but also coaches and manages the school basketball club. He was praised for his commitment to the sport and the students. He tirelessly organises games, training sessions, and competitions, often giving up his own time to ensure students have the opportunity to develop their skills and enjoy the sport.
The school community expressed their pride, with many acknowledging how Mr Lowe’s efforts have helped foster a love of basketball among pupils.
"We are incredibly proud of our amazing Maths teacher, Mr Lowe," said a school representative. "This award is a testament to his hard work, dedication, and the positive impact he has on our students."
Congratulations to Mr Lowe on this well-deserved recognition!
Welcome to Norton Lees Care Home
A New Chapter with Agincare
We’re delighted to announce that Norton Lees Care Home in Sheffield has joined the Agincare family.
Taking over this wonderful care home is a privilege, and we couldn’t be happier to bring our experience, dedication, and passion to the residents and their families.
Agincare has been delivering compassionate, personalised care since 1986, and we’re excited to continue that tradition here. As a trusted familyowned provider, we offer high-quality services, including over 30 care homes, home care, live-in care, and supported living.
Norton Lees is a residential care home providing 24/7 care in a welcoming, homely environment. With 80 ensuite bedrooms, comfortable lounges, and spacious dining areas, the home is designed for both relaxation and social connection. The beautiful garden with its tranquil pond is a perfect space for
Agincare’s trusted care now extends to Norton Lees, offering high-quality support for every resident. Now accepting new residents!
residents to unwind, enjoying peaceful moments or tea and cake with family and visitors.
At Agincare, we take the time to get to know every resident—their likes, dislikes, and life stories. This helps us ensure that they remain as active and independent as possible, while living with dignity and choice. Our aim is to make Norton Lees feel like home, for both residents and their families.
For those needing specialised support, our highly trained team provides 24-hour care in a dedicated dementia wing.
We understand the unique challenges that come with dementia, and we take a compassionate, personalised approach to ensure each resident feels supported and safe. From stimulating activities to nutritional meals, everything is focused on enhancing the quality of life for our residents with dementia.
If you’d like to know more about Norton Lees Care Home, we’d love to invite you for a visit. Call one of our expert care advisors today—they’re here to answer your questions and help you organise the care that’s best for you or your loved one.
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Rock star Hawkins backs fire service
number one bid
Rock star Justin Hawkins has backed a bid to push a re service charity single up the festive charts this Christmas.
e irreverent rocker jokingly hopes ‘ e Fire Safety Dance’ will reach number two when the ocial charts are published on Friday- behind e Darkness’ own new track, also out this week.
Lowesto lead singer Hawkins, whose grandfather was a re ghter on London’s iconic Massey Shaw reboat, joins a growing list of big names to back the campaign.
Watch his backing here https:// youtube.com/shorts/6ogKUBvWlsQ?feature=shared
Bookies made ‘ e Fire Safety Dance’ by Big Shaun and e Steel People third favourites for number one over the weekendbehind Wham! and Tom Grennan.
But re chiefs hope people power will propel the song to chart glory- with all money raised going to Fire Fighters Charity, which supports the health and mental wellbeing of re service sta across the UK.
Andy Strelczenie, Deputy Chief Fire O cer at South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue said: “It’s incredible to think that South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue could make it to the top of the charts this Christmas- but we need people’s help to get us there.
“ e best part of it would be the amount of money that would
DECEMBER
WEDNESDAY
18 “Bolsterstone Archaeology & Heritage Group invite you to an extra Christmas event to their programme. Come and share some festive cheer with us! Janet Ridler will talk to about Winter Traditions and mulled wine and Christmas treats will be available! Held at Christchurch, S36 1DY. £2 for members £4 non members. 7.30pm We hope to see lots of you there!”
SUNDAY
22 at 2.30pm the Service at Bullhouse Chapel will be our Christmas Carol Service followed by home made mince pies. All are welcome to this act of worship.
TUESDAY
24 Christmas Eve 7pm Carols on the Millennium Green Oughtibridge
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have been raised for Fire Fighters Charity who do such important work to support re ghters with their health and wellbeing.
“During their working hours, re ghters can be exposed to truly traumatic and di cult circumstances. It’s only in recent years that we’ve begun to appreciate how deeply this can a ect our sta and what we can do to help them, and the Fire Fighter’s Charity are a big part of that.”
Alex Byers, Regional Fundraiser at Fire Fighters Charity, says: “On behalf of everyone at Fire Fighters Charity, I want to wholeheartedly thank all those involved in South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service for organising this fantastic fundraiser in aid of us.
“Members of our re services community can face signi cant pressures every day, and we’re here to ensure they always have somewhere to turn for support, throughout their lives.
“ e funds – and vital awareness – raised through this song, which has such a powerful message, will help us to continue to be there for thousands of them every year. ank you.”
e best way to get ‘ e Fire Safety Dance’ to number one and raise money for charity is to download the song for 99p from Amazon or Apple’s iTunes Store: e Fire Safety Dance - Download now for 99p on Amazon & iTunes
donations welcome. 2337463 or www.brad eld-walkers.org. uk or email brad eld.history@ myposto ce.co.uk
MONDAY
6th Stocksbridge and Deepcar Townswomen’s Guild meeting at Christ Church, Manchester Road. Speaker will be Stewart Chapman,- an interactive talk about solving crimes @ 2.30pm. Visitors welcome for £3 per meeting.
WEDNESDAY
8 Stocksbridge and District WI are meeting at Christchurch Community Hall, Manchester Road, Stocksbridge, 7:15 for 7:30pm start time. We will be having a talk from Karen Close who runs All is Good shop based in Penistone. Visitors are welcome. Further details 07917021268
THURSDAY
31 STOCKSBRIDGE CHRISTIAN CENTRE Invites you all to Carols by Candlelight on Tuesday 31st December at 4 p.m. Local & traditional carols, lighthearted readings, poems and ‘drama’. Refreshments to follow
JANUARY
SUNDAY
5 Brad eld Walkers are Welcome, Local History Morning Round New Year Walk led by Malcolm Nunn, meet at Low Brad eld Car Park at 10.30am return around 1pm. FREE but
9 Chapeltown WI will be holding their rst meeting of the new year at 7.30pm in Chapeltown Methodist Church. Resolutions for the National AGM will be discussed. The competition is for a ‘Snow item’. New members and visitors are always welcome.
MONDAY
13 Wadsley and Loxley Commoners - talk by Alan Smith, ‘Autumn 2024 in Fungi’. For this illustrated talk, Alan Smith is casually keeping track of the toadstools and other fungi springing up this autumn. There will be Milkcaps - Ugly
ones, Lawyers wigs, Ascos, Discos (perhaps) and who knows what else. We will cover some of their weird biology and see how Beatrix Potter ts in. Wadsley Church, 7.30pm, £3.50 for members, £4 for non members. www.walc.epizy. com or nd us on facebook.
SUNDAY
26 Wadsley and Loxley Commoners - ‘Commoners Muck-In’ - regular conservation morning, probably clearing saplings but check on the websitewww.walc.epizy.com, 10am12pm, bring gloves, tools provided, families very welcome
FEBRUARY
MONDAY
17 Wadsley and Loxley Commoners - ‘Old Hillsborough, 1930s-1950s in lm a presentation by Jenny Moreton’. Jenny Moreton, of Hillsborough and Owlerton Local History Group, will be showing DVDs formatted from old, original lm of Hillsborough during the 1930s-1950s. This will include events such as Whit Walks, days to the seaside, picnics and sports days. Wadsley Church, 7.30pm, £3.50 for members, £4 for non members. www. walc.epizy.com or nd us on facebook
SUNDAY
23 Wadsley and Loxley Commoners - ‘Commoners Muck-In’ - regular conservation morning, probably clearing saplings but check on the website -
www.walc.epizy.com, 10am12pm, bring gloves, tools provided, families very welcome
ONGOING
MONDAYS
Men’s Activity and Games Session Stocksbridge Community Leisure Centre Monday afternoons 1-30pm to 3-30pm Cost £1 (includes free refreshments) Activities will include a range from Badminton, Table Tennis, Indoor Curling, Dominoes, Card and Board Games, Quiz Contact Andy Walker 07723 506423 for further information.
Millhouse Green Male Voice
Choir practise on Monday evenings (7.30 p.m. to 9.30 p.m.) at Millhouse Green Institute, Manchester Road, Millhouse Green. If you want to join us, come on Monday 2023 to meet us and see if you like us. Bass voices are needed so have a go at singing in the Bath rst! Contact 01226 764642 for more information Baby and Toddler group at the Christian Centre, Cedar Road S36 1AS. Mondays during term-time 9.30 - 11.30 am. Drop in anytime. Sponsored by T.A.R.A.
TUESDAYS
CAMEO (Come And Meet Each Other) Tea, co ee, cakes, dominoes and other games, and friendship. Every Tuesday 2-4 pm at St Andrew’s Church, High Street, Penistone. (Next to the library).For more details: 07903 628820
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Everyone is welcome at the Tea and Chat group - 1:00-3:00pm every Wednesday afternoon at St Leonards Church Wortley. Pop in for a drink and a chat. Contact Joan for more details: 0114 2887435
Thurgoland Community Choir, every Wednesday 7pm - 9:30pm Holy Trinity Church, Thurgoland.
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Open House Community Café
Everyone is welcome at Open House, our new community café - 1:30-3:30pm every Thursday at Holy Trinity Thurgoland Church. Pop in for coffee, cakes and a chat. Contact Hannah for more details: hannahosandoval@gmail.com
The South Yorkshire Bonsai Society, meeting on the 4th Thursday of the month at Deepcar Village Hall 8 to 10 p.m.
High Green Fitness and Fun Aerobics and Activities Paces campus, High Green Thursday 10am-12:30pm £4 per person. Call Margaret for more info 0114 284 7190
Volunteer Thursdays at Greave House Farm Trust. Enjoy fresh air, gentle exercise, meeting new friends. Any time between 10am and 4pm. Bring a packed lunch. Also monthly work days on 2nd Saturday. For more info contact Barbara: 07724505911or email greavehouse@yahoo.co.uk
‘WARM WELCOME’ for everyone at The Christian Centre, Cedar
Road every Thursday between 9 a.m. & 2 p.m. Meet & ChatEnjoy a snack - games to play.
FRIDAYS
Stocksbridge Community Care Group’s Friday Drop In Service for elderly residents is once again being held weekly at The Venue, between 10am and 3pm. For a small charge visitors can enjoy a hot drink, company, games, talks and a light lunch. For further information contact Dave Owen on 0114 2864426.
MP’S 2025 SURGERIES
Marie Tidball, MP for Penistone and Stocksbridge, wants to be a “strong voice” for her communities, and is launching her 2025 regular bookable surgery slots, in every community across the constituency.
Last week, Marie held a surgery in Stocksbridge, and spoke to a number of constituents to o er them
advice on a variety of issues. Topics raised include local parking and wind turbines to improvements for mental health support for adults and options for fundraising for local charities.
In the New Year, the new surgery rota will allow constituents various options of locations across every ward to book their appointment, and with regular slots available.
Marie Tidball MP, Member of Parliament for Penistone and Stocksbridge, said:
“ e conversations I have with constituents at surgeries give me a real, valuable insight into what really matters in our communities, so I can raise things e ectively in Parliament on their behalf. My team and I can help with a range of issues, and I want to do the best I can to make a real di erence, and be a strong voice for our communities here and in Westminster.
Don’t hesitate to get in touch with me at marie. tidball.casework@parliament.uk if you’re a constituent. Please include your address, and details of your situation you want me help to resolve. I’m always on your side, and I will do my very best to help.”
Peter shares his sporting memories
A lifetime of football memories were brought to fresh life when lifeline She eld United fan Peter Philips enjoyed a special visit to his favourite team’s home ground.
She eld care home charity She care hosts regular forum sessions where residents from all nine home across the city can talk about the things that interest them and are of importance to them.
Many residents have shared that football played a signi cant role in their lives, prompting She care’s Dementia and Wellbeing Manager Kathryn Rawling to explore ways to use sport to bridge the gap between life in care homes and community activities.
She care successfully connected with memory groups at She eld United and She eld Wednesday, where monthly sessions feature players, ex-players and the public, including those living with dementia.
United legend Tony Currie has been especially supportive, attending sessions and o ering to visit homes to talk about his career.
And as a result, Peter Philips, who lives at She care’s Springwood home in Shirecli e, attended a sessions at She eld United Bramall Lane ground.
“Peter’s family said it had been a fantastic experience, o ering them an opportunity to make new memories together and they are eagerly looking forward to the next meeting,” said Kathryn.
“ is outing was a wonderful way for Peter to spend some quality time with his family at a place that means so much to him and it gave a wonderful boost to his mental wellbeing.
“ e football memory group has not only provided social interaction but has also helped us better understand how to support residents like Peter.
“ is initiative highlights the positive impact of community engagement in enriching our residents' lives.
“Sport, like music, can be a wonderful way to tap into memories and stimulate conversation and we are delighted that Tony is being so supportive.”
In Loving Memory of
Ralph WHITE
17 February1945 - 21 December 2019
As we approach Christmas our hearts ache so much with missing you.
The days passing us by wishing we could get to see you one more time.
Get to hear your voice again or have one more hug with you.
You have left the family with a beautiful trail of memories and so much love shared between us. All of which we’ve placed in a very special place in our hearts.
The most amazing, caring man to ever walk this earth is you, and you will forever be truly missed.
Writing this my heart aches and I know the rest of the family feel the exact same pain. Merry Christmas to the most beautiful angel. Love you now tomorrow and forever.
Loving Wife Carol & children, Julie, Darren, Michelle, Craig, Grandchildren and Great-Grandchildren and all your loving family.
Deaths
Michael Robert BAKER
19 April 1950 - 6 December 2024 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the death of Mick (aka Duke/Mad Mick).
Devoted Husband to Colleen, Father, and Grandfather.
We invite all who knew him to join us in remembering a truly amazing man on the 30th of December at 1.30 pm at St Mary’s Church, Bolsterstone.
Contributions in memory of Mick can be made to the RHH Hematology Day Ward c/o Dyson’s Funeral Home, 0114 2883169.
Acknowledgements
Bill, Lisa & Julian FIRTH
Would like to thank family and close friends for all your help and support over the past months.
Hope you have a good Christmas and New Year.
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BOLSTERSTONE EVENTS
Thank you to everyone who helped with, or who attended, the Bolsterstone Community Group’s annual Wreath Making Evening last Thursday. As usual there were many fantastic creations, all put together in such a short time! It is lovely to now see so many of the same wreaths hanging on doors etc around the district. The money raised will all be used for the benefit of Bolsterstone village, including a replacement defibrillator (please note the current one is out of action). We are also using funds to pay for Deepcar Brass Band to play at the Bolsterstone Summer Festival on 5th July 2025 and for Bolsterstone Male Voice Choir and Deepcar Brass Band to put on a free concert on VE Day (Thursday 8th May 2025) when we will be lighting the beacon on the village field as well. Thanks again for all who supported the event. There is a lot to look forward to in Bolsterstone in the coming months.
Closer to the present though, there are many village Christmas events centred around St Mary’s Church and The Castle Inn - Carols in the Square on Monday 16 December; Christingle Service on Friday 20 December; Bolsterstone Male Voice Choir Concert on Saturday 21 December followed by their Local Carol Singing in the Castle Inn on Monday 23 December and Carols by Candlelight on Sunday 22 December with Midnight Mass on Christmas Eve.
Happy Christmas to everyone from Bolsterstone Community Group
Dogs Trust
Dear Editor,
As 2024 draws to a close, I want to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who has supported Dogs Trust this year. Your generosity and dedication have made a huge difference to dogs in need.
I am proud to share that, with your support, we have found new homes for thousands of dogs this year, and while these dogs waited for their forever families, we made sure they were cared for in a safe and happy place
This would not have been possible without our dedicated Dogs Trust team, and an army of volunteers, who selflessly give their time and energy to support our work. From walking and playing with our dogs to helping with administrative tasks, tackling the mountain of washing in our centres, and even reading to dogs in kennels, every moment they spend with us makes a real difference. Our foster carers also play a vital role, providing temporary homes for dogs until they find their forever family. To all of them, we are incredibly grateful.
Throughout this year, I have been inspired by the fundraising support we have received, too. Whether running marathons, climbing mountains, or attending our events, each effort helps us go beyond our mission.
Thanks to this generosity, we’ve also been able to provide services that keep dogs and their owners together, such as our free Behaviour Support Line, which has helped more than 7,000 dog owners in the last year. We also offer training classes through Dog School, and many of our rehoming centres and charity shops run pet food banks, helping owners meet the needs of their dogs. The support we received also means we can work alongside charities supporting people experiencing homelessness or escaping domestic abuse, helping keep loyal dogs and committed owners together in the most challenging circumstances.
So, as we approach the new year, on behalf of everyone at Dogs Trust, I’d like to wish all our supporters a very Happy New Year, one in which we look forward to helping dogs find their forever homes and continue to be a force for good in dog welfare.
For further information about our work and our wonderful dogs who all deserve to be in loving homes, please visit www.dogstrust. org.uk
Yours faithfully,
Owen Sharp Chief Executive, Dogs Trust
Keep your cool this Christmas
Dear
Editor
The run-up to Christmas is always a really busy time for retail workers, as shoppers can be stressed and things can boil over. I want to gently ask your readers to remember that retail staff are people too. They will be working really hard to make your shopping experience as enjoyable as possible and deserve respect.
Talking to our members who work in retail, I know that verbal abuse cuts deep. Many will go home after a shift upset about an unpleasant incident that took place at work that day and worried that it will happen to them again. That is why Usdaw, the retail trade union, is asking customers to ‘Keep your Cool’, so that everyone can have a happier Christmas.
With the season’s greetings, Paddy Lillis General Secretary Union of Shop, Distributive and Allied Workers (Usdaw)
LABOUR FRAUD GETS EVER CLOSER
If not first in Salford, there’s Leeds, now Sheffield: the latest Liebore liar -- fraudster -- is a local MP, the erstwhile Minister For Transport, Louise Haigh, and it’s much worse than it at first seemed. Sources for The Times and some other media indicate that her claim to her then employer, Aviva, of a ‘missing phone’ was not a oneoff but a repeated ploy, such that Aviva got so fed up they carried out an investigation, after which they called in the police. That’s serious: when an employer sees no option but to set an example. The charge presumably would be a specimen one given the trouble of prosecuting every incident. Was this a lucky break affording opportunity to pull a ruse of claiming an innocent mistake? Starmer presumably wasn’t told the whole story, only now to find out the rest. So how ignorant was her constituency party at the time she was selected to stand as an MP within months of her conviction, long before it was ‘spent’? Surely she would never have been even considered if they’d realised the whole thing.
All this follows the work history enhancement by Rachel Reeves, our hapless Chancellor, who doesn’t lie just about a mythical ‘black hole’ and only latterly knowing about it, and that her class-war punishments are instead plugs to repair it (when instead the dosh raised is to pay union cronies). She lied on her CV, LinkedIn, etc; and not trivially. Her time as an “economist”’ at HBOS actually was in retail as a ‘Band C claims support manager’. And far from previously spending a decade at the Bank of England, she was there only six years, the first of which anyway was as still a student, two were as a very junior Japan analyst on secondment, and for a chunk of the rest she was off on unpaid leave to do political work. But then get this: while at the Halifax she pulled so many sickies that the bank actually had her followed to see what she was up to. Doing Liebore work on their sick pay, it turned out. Confronted with the evidence, she resigned. Reeves also falsely claimed to be an under-14 junior chess champion (she came 26th), and though part right in boasting of writing a book, it’s co-authored by Wikipaedia, such are the big chunks she cut & pasted from it.
If you recall, it was the ginger gob who might be said to have started the ball rolling on all this: the deputy PM’s very murky business of capital gains tax and where actually she was living. When registering the births of her two children she gave her address as that of her husband, not the council house property she owned, that neighbours told media she hardy ever dropped by. Nevertheless, she claimed her main home was the council house, whereby she paid no capital gains tax in the wake of its rise in value since she had bought it through the right-to-buy scheme .... that’s the Thatcher-introduced leg-up for t’working class Rayner was so keen to cut back if not abolish. Either with no full proof and/or inappropriate pressure or political bias (?) the Police and HMRC – dragged kicking & screaming at last to look into the matter -- didn’t find against her, but what a pong. Sure, many would try to get round such tax rules, but when you are politically (morally) against even selling off council houses, never mind the financial killing when they appreciate in value privately gained while lost to the public purse? And standing for high office? Plus the context of the big problem facing the Government of the benefits bill being unsustainabble not least through couples masquerading as singles?
A shower? Aren’t they a sight worse than that? Don’t call it a deluge though: they’d only blame it on ‘climate change’ and sting us for another several hundred billion for Ed Millibrain’s superdumb economy-destroying schemes. Is he going to shut another car factory this week?
Steve Moxon
Labour
Between 1979 and 2007, successive UK governments practised a policy of deregulation, especially in the financial services and banking sectors, resulting in a financial and banking meltdown in line with attendant global catastrophe; followed by an on-going period of austerity in a bid to stabilise the wrecked economy.
Its now reported (eg Star 16.11.2024) that Chancellor Reeves intends to sweep away safeguards deriving from the last financial crash whilst at the same time creating pension “megafunds” to invest in future projects; which will no doubt provide lucrative opportunities for such as investment bankers, consultants from the large accountancy firms and lawyers to earn eyewatering sums “managing” the reorganisation at the pension funds’ expense; whilst in addition encouraging pension funds to gamble with members’ money in an increasingly unregulated financial sector casino –out of which further mega profits will be milked by the financiers whether “investments” succeed or not.
Similarly, PM Starmer and Chancellor Reeves have met with the
world’s largest asset management company, BlockRock corporation, to glean advice as to how the UK government can invest for growth etc. That sounds very much like a return to the days of the Private Finance Initiative (PFI) so beloved of Blair and Brown, the fallout from which is still causing profound problems to this day and beyond.
It therefore appears that the only people to profit from proposed government policies, will, as usual, be the big money corporations that coincidentally (?) pay into Labour Party 2.0 coffers whilst handing out freebies and/or presumably prospects of lucrative postpolitical jobs to decision makers.
So where is the evidence for genuine change for the benefit of such as real working people and the country first? What’s the point of voting for parties that once in government simply cow-tow to the agenda set by big money to their benefit rather than the electorates? Is it not a classic case of the more something changes, the more it remains the same?
No doubt when the next bust comes the excusing mantra will be caveat emptor – let the buyer beware.
Yours faithfully, Michael Parker.
The right to reply
Dear Editor,
Please find below the text of correspondence for your letters page of Look Local #1349 which represents a right of reply in response to the published insults in your letters page of Look Local #1349 four weeks ago, which I trust you will have the common courtesy to address: “It is most gratifying to receive recognition from the acknowledged expert in the fields of word salads and self-parody [Look Local letters, issue 1349]. Particularly given the treasure trove of pretentious self-parodying word salads among the plethora of pompous online outpourings to be found in examples such as - https://stevemoxon.co.uk/hate-crime-consultation-response-tothe-law-commission/ - written by your co-respondent Mr Moxon. Misidentifying the source of what he considers problematic because, ironically, he is using the same approach as the one he is criticisingpicking and choosing his own subjective self-definitions rather than applying objective criteria – Mr Moxon has led himself into a dead end and seems incapable of recognising this is so. As even a cursory perusal of any of his copious online output demonstrates. - https:// stevemoxon.co.uk/ Attempting, as Mr Moxon does in this instance, to redefine for his own convenience a class based political philosophy as incorporating an incompatible criteria based on the extreme individualism of identity politics which salami slices everyone into smaller and smaller groups within a manufactured hierarchy of oppression emphasising an atomised approach of a war of all against all which is the antithesis of that philosophy and its collective based approach demonstrates a Zen level of confusion on Mr Moxon’s part. Its not exactly quantum mechanics, Steve: The philosophical approach of identity politics, which insists on the primacy of subjective based individual/group narratives over testable evidence based objective material and social reality because objective reality and society does not exist, only the subjective feelings and narratives of the individual and the group, has more in common with the “no such thing as society, only the individual and the family” philosophy of those such as Ayn Rand and Margaret Thatcher. A politics which undermines collective solidarity via the manufactured infection of a self-identifying individualism which rejects material reality certainly has little in common with anything which Marx (among others) would recognise as collective based class politics. Regardless of how many delusionally self-define themselves as “progressive” or “Marxist”. Which is why that approach engenders so much support from those authoritarians and institutions committed to maintaining the present economic and political status quo in aspic. An atomised populace being easier to control. Than one organised collectively. Will the penny ever drop for you Mr Moxon? Or for those you criticise who are doing all the heavy lifting for a politics they, like yourself, have mis-defined?” End of submitted text Thank you for your eventual attention and reciprocal consideration.
Dave Hansell
and a Happy
As the year draws to a close, we find ourselves in the heart of the festive season, a time when twinkling lights, cheerful carols, and warm gatherings remind us of the simple joys that bring us together. This Christmas and New Year, let’s take a moment to reflect on the importance of community, kindness, and goodwill.
The past year has presented challenges, yet it has also shown us the power of connection. Whether through a neighbour’s helping hand, a volunteer’s unwavering dedication, or the simple act of checking in on one another, these gestures of goodwill form the bedrock of a strong, compassionate community. Christmas is a beautiful reminder that generosity and empathy, no matter how small, can light up even the darkest days.
As we gather with loved ones or extend warmth to those who may be alone, let’s remember that the holiday spirit is not just about the festivities, but about being there for each other. It’s about opening our hearts, sharing joy, and finding ways to lift one another up.
Looking ahead to the New Year, may we carry this sense of togetherness forward. Let’s resolve to be kind, to listen, and to continue building a community where everyone feels valued and supported.
From all of us to all of you, we wish you a Merry Christmas filled with joy and a New Year filled with hope, health, and happiness. May goodwill and community spirit be with you, now and always.
Merry Christmas New Year VHR RUNNERS BRAVE ELEMENTS IN SEASON FINALE
Savage Shines at Graves Park; Richardson Impresses at Sherwood Pines
Sunday marked the final race of the crosscountry season, held at the notoriously tough Graves Park. The weather lived up to its reputation, with gusty winds and intermittent rain making conditions a true test of endurance. Despite a depleted team, VHR’s Michael Savage proudly represented the club.
Undeterred by the muddy challenge, Michael’s determination shone through. As he put it, “I have started, so I will finish” — and finish he did, completing the course in an impressive 35 minutes. The muddy terrain couldn’t slow him down, and his grit was celebrated in true VHR style — with a generous slice of chocolate cake at the finish line.
Meanwhile, over at Sherwood Pines, Wendy Richardson took on the Sherwood Pines 10K trail race. Wendy’s stellar performance earned her 5th place in the Vet 55 category. The race, set amidst the scenic hills of Sherwood Forest, offered a festive twist with runners in various events donning holiday costumes. Prizes included hot water bottles, T-shirts, mince pies, and unique wooden medals.
Reflecting on the day, Wendy said, “It’s been a really fun morning, seeing everyone run in
the different events and getting into the festive spirit.”
It was yet another successful weekend for the VHR family, proving once again that camaraderie, perseverance, and a touch of chocolate cake go hand in hand.
YELLOWS TRIUMPH IN ANNUAL POMONA FUNDRAISER
POMONA YELLOWS 4–2 POMONA BLUES
The annual Inter-Pomona showdown lived up to expectations once again, with both sides putting on an entertaining and competitive display of football. The “friendly” match delivered plenty of positives for both teams to carry into their upcoming league fixtures.
Last year, it was manager Rob Wild and his Blues who claimed the coveted pendant with a 3–2 victory. This year, his assistant, Scott Nicol, led the Yellows, who entered the match as underdogs, but they were determined to seize the trophy for themselves.
The Yellows began on the front foot, applying relentless pressure that kept the Blues pinned in their own half. It took just seven minutes for the breakthrough to come. Jason Allsebrook delivered a pinpoint cross to leading scorer Simon Bonnett, who converted with ease from six yards out.
The Yellows didn’t let up, and six minutes later, Bonnett turned provider. His cross found Allsebrook, who finished clinically to make it 2–0. The Blues struggled to cope with the Yellows’ organisation and intensity. A rare chance for the Blues saw Jeremy Tym fire narrowly wide.
Despite their dominance, the Yellows conceded when centre-back Carl Seymour’s mis-
placed pass was seized by guest player Pete, who finished past the keeper to pull one back for 2–1.
The Yellows restored their two-goal cushion in the 35th minute. A trademark Mark Bell free kick sailed past the Blues’ keeper and into the far corner, sending the Yellows into halftime with a 3–1 lead.
The Blues regrouped in the second half and looked stronger. Pete forced a brilliant save from the Yellows’ keeper, who managed to tip the ball over the bar. But the Yellows struck again on a swift counterattack. A flowing move saw Paul MacCluskey find Bonnett, who linked up with Michael Hayes before MacCluskey’s cross was expertly volleyed home by Simon Hawley for 4–1.
The Blues pushed to narrow the deficit. Tym struck the post with a low drive, and a penalty shout was waved away. They finally found a second goal when Pete scored again, making it 4–2. However, it was Scott Nicol’s Yellows who held firm to claim the Inter-Pomona pendant.
Next up, the Pomona squad returns to Wragg League Division One action. They face Thorncliffe Villa at home next weekend. Kickoff is at 12:30 PM at Jubilee Sports and Social.
Yellow’s Goalscorers - Simon Bonnett, Jason Allesbrook, Mark Bell, Simon Hawley
Blue’s Goalscorers - Pete x2
Steels draw a blank
Stocksbridge Park Steels 0-0 Consett
Photo by Myra Little. Paul Iggulden
Stocksbridge Park Steels and Consett were left to rue missed chances in a goalless draw.
The first big chance went Stocksbridge’s way. Slick passing on the edge of the area had the Consett defence at sixes and sevens before the killer pass was slipped through to Jack Tinker. Bracken Moor held its breath as they thought the full-back’s duck was finally about to break, but his curling effort would head just wide. Minutes later, Danny Deakin had his own opportunity but couldn’t get his volley right and sent it wide.
Consett had chances of their own too, both coming through Isaac Walker. His first effort stung the palms of Ben Townsend who tipped the shot over. A few minutes later, Walker put in a great ball that skimmed across the six-yard box but no Consett forward was there for the finish.
In the second half, Stocksbridge once again saw themselves blunted in front of goal. Tinker had another effort but his long-range shot would fizz just wide of the near post. Silas Valladolid-Collins, coming on for Tommy Marshall to make his debut in the first half, also put in a cross that had a dramatic drop towards goal which made Consett hearts race for a second.
The biggest chance in the second half would fall to Consett though. The Stocksbridge defence were caught napping and David Allasan was able to play in Brandon Holdsworth who had all of the space to use and all of the goal to aim at. However, Townsend was able to close him down and make a crucial save.
Stocksbridge did finish as the better team with a Paul Iggulden header from a corner being cleared off the line to deny the Steels a last-minute winner. It meant both teams had to be happy with no goals and one point.
Manager Ian Richards said “First half we were the better team, and if we had got the goal I think we would have gone on and won the game. One of the days where we couldn’t create that spark to score a goal. A lot of good chances were created but just couldn’t score. I can’t fault the players’ effort and endeavour.”
Stocksbridge Park Steels ladies team gained their first points of the season last week with a fantastic result against league leaders Rotherham United u21 ladies team not just winning but scoring six goals in the process,Jenny McGee scored a hat trick with further goals from Gemma Harte,Alice Meecham,and Olivia Winstanley giving them the six,one victory,hopefully this win will now lead to further victories and a move up the table in 2025.
Stocksbridge Park Steels reserves have had a great December so far playing three and winning three scoring sixteen goals with non conceded,last Wednesday they travelled to Penistone Church reserves in the County Senior League and came away with a four nil win to move up to third place, and then on Saturday they beat Worksop Town reserves seven nil to advance to the next round of the Saturday cup a competition they won last season.
Matty Lee followed up his man of the match performance against Penistone with a hat trick on Saturday against Worksop. This Saturday they play second placed Hemsworth FC away in what should be a good top of the table clash.
Ladies first team at windy Travellers 6
Penistone ladies packed well to take first ladies team at the Travellers 6 road race held around the undulating windswept roads of Denby Dale on Sunday. The three counters were Suzanne McGill, Jade Crosby and Lois Lopez. McGill also picked up first place in the ladies over45 age category.
As the race was a Penistone club championship race their numbers were significant with 31 taking part. First runner back for Penistone was James Fryers in an impressive fifth place overall. There were top three age group finishes for Lois Lopez (first over50 lady), Bill Phillips (first over75 man), Barbara Haigh (first over75 lady), Ian Neville (second over55 man), Shaun Swallow (third over55 man) and Seuranie Johnstone (third over35 lady).
The final South Yorkshire Cross Country league fixture took place at Graves Park in Sheffield. Several Penistone runners of a variety of ages took part. Heidi Morley placed 13th in the under11 girls and Flynn Rogers was 8th in the men’s under17 race.
There were strong runs also from Jemma Williams (over35 ladies), Andrew Shelbourne (over55 men), Gareth Irvine (over45 men), Mark Law (over55 men), Martyn Goodwin (over65 men) and Nick Whittingham (over70 men).
Husband and wife John and Dawn Broom took part in the Telford 10k which is recognised as one of the fastest in the country. Dawn took second place in the ladies over60 age category in a time of 44-30. John maintained his recent good form to record 41-30.
Harriet Drounin took on the challenging Moors the Merrier fell race which is over 21 miles in distance and involves 4,100 feet of climbing. Harriet finished in 43rd place in a time of 5-12-00.
On the popular parkrun scene there were first gender places for Richard Cottam (Penistone), James Fryers (Barnsley) and Suzanne McGill (Penistone). There were second gender places for Jade Crosby (Penistone) and Lee Nash (Selby).
Ian Neville achieved the remarkable feat of running his 600th parkrun at Barnsley and his 591st at that particular parkrun venue.
Age-graded runners of the week were Julia Johnson (84.72%), Ian Neville (78.84%), Suzanne McGill (77.02%), Richard Cottam (76.17%) and James Mumford (75.70%).
Results
Barnsley Parkrun
1, James Fryers 17-35; 5, Ashley Firth 19-04; 8, Ian Neville 20-10; 28, Lois Lopez 24-24; 29, Shaun Swallow 24-34; 60, Martyn Goodwin 28-18; 133, Ray Brown 47-57; 135, Stu Smith 48-03.
Penistone Parkrun
1, Richard Cottam 18-11; 3, Simon Pike 1950; 6, Jon Hallam 20-45; 8, Suzanne McGill 21-15; 9, Jade Crosby 21-41; 24, Oliver Found 23-29; 26, Dan Cooper 23-40; 34, Michael Nicholson 24-46; 35, Oliver France 23-37; 36, Helen Turner 24-54; 43, Pete Beever 25-33; 56, Lee Hopkins 26-36; 70, Jen Holley 2722; 71, Rory O’Sullivan 27-23; 83, Heather Simpson 28-40; 95, Steve Dickinson 29-55;
98, Stefan Butler-Gillen 30-01; 112, Sara Wolstenholme 31-40; 115, Danny Batty 3153; 118, Sarah Clough 32-10; 122, Myfanwy Cross 32-29; 135, Dianne McGuinness 3556; 146, Martyn Cartwright 38-55; 157, Ellen Chlebicka 53-34.
Travellers 6
5, James Fryers 36-12; 23, Robert Lees 4153; 27, Suzanne McGill 42-17; 30, Ian Neville 42-36; 38, Shaun Swallow 43-53; 66, Jade Crosby 47-55; 71, Pete Beever 48-28; 74, Oliver Found 48-54; 82, Daniel Canetti 4939; 84, Chris Baldwin 49-47; 85, Lois Lopez 50-02; 90, Matthew Coldwell 50-46; 97, Dean Allcroft 51-40; 107, Paul Fryers 52-52; 115, Alan Knox 53-34; 121, Stuart Woodhead 5404; 128, Bill Phillips 55-04; 133, Jill Scrivens 55-18; 134, Carl Matthewman 55-25; 136, Seuranie Johnstone 56-00; 144, Stu Smith 5648; 146, Joanne Boreham 57-08; 167, Sarah Halstead 60-45; 177, Emma Canetti 61-39; 191, Luke McGuinness 63-53; 195, Mandy Mallinder 64-26; 202, Jane Cockerton 65-26; 207, Barbara Haigh 67-04; 218, Denise Pozorski 75-57; 219, Steve Dommett 76-11.
Telford 10k
740, John Broom 41-30; 832, Dawn Broom 44-30.
South Yorkshire Cross Country, Graves Park
Under-11 Girls: 13, Heidi Morley 7-02. Under-17 Men: 8, Flynn Rogers 31-38. Veteran Men 65+: 6, Martyn Goodwin 33-16; 13, Nick Whittingham 39-00. Under-20, Senior, and Veteran Men U-65: 83, Andrew Shelbourne 44-53; 87, Gareth Irvine 45-27; 100,
Mark Law 47-53. Under-20, Senior, and Veteran Ladies: 48, Jemma Williams 32-25. Moors the Merrier Fell Race 43, Harriet Drouin 5-12-00.
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