Two teenage boys plead guilty to murder
Two teenage boys have pleaded guilty to murdering a 24-yearold man in a She eld park earlier this year.
e pair, who are 16 and 17 years old and cannot be named for legal reasons, pleaded guilty to the murder of Sacad Ali at She eld Crown Court. Sacad died in Ponderosa Park in the Netherthorpe area of the city on 9 March earlier this year.
He died a er su ering multiple stab wounds and so far, ve people have been arrested in connection with his death.
e two teenagers also pleaded guilty to possession of a bladed article. ey have been remanded in custody and are
due to be sentenced at Shefeld Crown Court on 1st November 2024.
Rebecca Moore, 24, of Springvale Walk, She eld, has also been charged with the murder of Sacad. She entered a not guilty plea during her appearance at the same court earlier today and has been remanded in custody ahead of her next court appearance on 21st October 2024.
Two men, aged 19 and 46, who were arrested on suspicion of assisting an o ender in connection with this murder investigation, have both been released on police bail pending further enquiries.
BUS LANE FINES RAKE
IN £3M
She eld City Council has issued a staggering 118,953 nes in the last year - the second highest out of all UK Metropolitan Councils
She eld Council has issued an eye-watering 118,953 bus lane nes to motorists in the last 12 months, raking in at least £3.6 million.
It is the second-highest number of bus lane nes issued to motorists out of any other Metropolitan Council in the UKFigures obtained by Personal Injury Claims UK revealed the number of Penalty Charge Notices (PCNs) issued by She eld City Council amounts to at least £3,569,590 - providing drivers pay the minimum amount of £30.
e standard bus lane ne in the city is £60, but it is halved if the charge is paid within 14 days. If the PCN is not paid within 28 days, the charge goes up to £90.
CHARITY TRACTOR RUN
Tractor Enthusiasts Seek Local Charity for
The tractor enthusiasts from Penistone are on the lookout for a local charity to support with their annual Christmas Charity Tractor Run, scheduled for Saturday, 30th November. The event organisers are calling on the community to suggest worthy causes.
Run
Look Local was lucky enough to be given the opportunity from Eric Stead in Eccles eld to test drive the brand new MG3 Hybrid+.
First Impressions
Last year's festive tractor run saw an impressive turnout, with 85 tractors parading through Penistone during the Christmas lights switch-on, raising a commendable £3,045 for the Penistone Gateway Club. This year, the organisers hope to make an even greater impact and are eager to partner with a new charity to spread holiday cheer and support those in need.
e MG 3 Hybrid+ is a striking and aesthetically pleasing car. Its sleek design immediately catches the eye, and the spacious boot and well-appointed cockpit, featuring two screens, add to its allure. Even during a school pick-up, the car garnered admiration, with comments, "Nice car."
Design and Comfort
For more information or to nominate a charity, please visit the Tractor Lads Around Penistone Facebook page or contact them via email at tractorladspenistone@gmail.com by 31st July.
e MG 3 Hybrid+ stands out with its eyecatching design. During a family trip to Barnsley Metrodome, the car comfortably accommodated ve passengers—three adults
New Hopper Bus on track for local community
The Stocksbridge Town Deal Board has selected its preferred bidder to deliver a brand new hopper bus service for local communities across Stocksbridge and Deepcar.
South Pennine Community Transport has been chosen as the preferred delivery partner for the project – enabling the Town Deal Board to work up the details of the service’s route for this to be registered so the buses can be on the road in the next few months.
The expressions of interest to run the service were received earlier in May, and following the evaluation process South Pennine Community Transport was selected as the preferred partner.
The proposal outlines establishing two new circular services, one covering Deepcar and Bolsterstone and the other covering Stocksbridge, these would interchange with the number 26 which currently operates along with other existing services.
The plan is for the buses to run every twenty minutes from Monday through to Saturday, they will be low-floor accessible and demand-responsive, meaning they have the ability to divert off their route to drop off or collect passengers.
The local hopper bus service is a key project in the £24.1m investment for Stocksbridge and will hugely improve
access for residents to services, shops and facilities in the town as well as linking with the wider transport network.
The Board has consulted widely with local residents about routes they would like to see covered and that information will help to shape the new service. It is hoped it will be operating by the end of the summer into early autumn.
Co-chair of the Stocksbridge Town Deal Board and Project Champion for the Hopper Bus Project, Miriam Cates MP, said: “This is a really important project for the local community and we are delighted to have a fantastic partner to deliver the Board’s vision for what a good local service can provide for our communities.
“Residents will be able to use their bus passes and benefit from the concessionary fares scheme, and we’ll have a service which is accessible and demand-responsive. We can’t wait to see these buses on the road making a real difference to improving connectivity in the Stocksbridge and Deepcar area.
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The Town Deal team will be working with South Pennine Community Transport on the timetable and timescales for the new service and further details will be announced in the coming weeks.
GRANTS FOR LEISURE CENTRES TO BE MORE ENERGY EFFICIENT
Local leisure facilities are set to become more energy efficient, with Government funding secured to help them reduce energy consumption and carbon output.
Sheffield City Council has been successful in obtaining more than £300,000 to support King Edwards Swimming Pool, Stocksbridge Community Leisure Centre and Zest. The money will be used to install capital inventions, which will improve energy efficiencies.
Stocksbridge Community Leisure Centre has reportedly received £220,424 to help the pool remain open in the face of rising costs.
Councillor Kurtis Crossland, Chair of the Communities, Parks and Leisure Committee at Sheffield City Council, said:
“I am delighted we have been successful in securing this funding, which will be of great benefit to these local facilities and the communities that use them.
“Swimming is a valuable life skill for people of all ages, which make facilities like this one essential for our local community. They also help to keep people fit and healthy, and that is why I’m so glad to see this of additional funding.
“Not only will this money help to keep costs down in these facilities, but it will also support our ambition to transition to a greener Sheffield.”
Police appeal after mass brawl in Sheffield Street
APPEAL: Appeal for witnesses and information following disorder in Sheffield
Officers investigating reports of disorder among a large group of people in Sheffield are appealing for witnesses and information.
At 2.25pm on Saturday (25 May) Police responded to reports of disorder among a large group of people at Woodbourn Road in Sheffield.
It is reported that a large group of people were fighting in the street. Twentytwo people suffered injuries which are not believed to be life-threatening and remain in hospital at this time.
Officers are now appealing for witnesses and anyone
who was in the area at the time with information or video footage to come forward.
Chief Superintendent Simon Wanless said: “Officers have been working through the night at the scene at Woodbourn Road and carrying out extensive enquiries including CCTV trawls.
“I would strongly encourage anyone with information about the incident to come forward. If you were in the area around the time of the incident and have CCTV, video or dashcam footage, please get in touch.
“You will see a heightened police presence in the area today and over the next few days. If anyone has any concerns or questions
please do stop and speak to officers, they are there to help you.”
Twenty-five people have been arrested on suspicion of multiple violent disorder offences and are being questioned by police.
Of the twenty-two people injured during the disorder, ten suffered serious injuries and remain in a stable condition in hospital.
Anyone who was in the area at the time of the incident and has any information can contact police online or via 101. Please quote incident number 364 of 25 May 2024 when you get in touch.
DEEPCAR
Racing Star Lands Podium
Sheffield teenager, Rowan Campbell-Pilling, maintained his strong debut in F4 by clinching a spot on the official podium at Brands Hatch.
The Rokit British F4 certified by the FIA season continued at Brands Hatch in Kent last weekend.
Rowan, who drives for the Phinsys by Argenti team and is a Motorsport UK Academy Driver, claimed his first overall podium of the season in third, along with his first Rookie Cup win in Race 1.
The third-place overall podium for the rising star saw Rowan set a new record for British F4. He is the first rookie to be on the podium so early in the championship, from a qualifying race, in a new generation car. The cars
were introduced with the new halo technology at the start of 2022.
In Race 2, Rowan also clinched a spot on the rookie podium, meaning that he left the weekend with three trophies altogether. With five podium places from the first two weekends, and a Pirelli award – for most overtakes at Donington – the 17-year-old is already sitting inside the top 10 of the Championship standings. This is after only five races and with 25 to go.
Rowan said: “What an amazing weekend! To walk away with three trophies – and one coming from an official podium – is incredible. I couldn’t be happier. To be in only my second weekend of British F4, it’s a real achievement to get 3rd in qualifying and race 1.”
CELEBRATE LOCAL TALENT: SUPPORT
YOUNG MUSICIANS AND ENJOY THE FUN
In 2018, a dedicated group of locals passionate about musical development in young people and local talent established the Valley Music Festival.
Despite the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, this annual weeklong festival has continued to showcase a wide array of local talent.
Sunday 9 June: The festival kicks off at Ponti’s Restaurant with the Battle of the Bands, where young musicians will compete for a cash prize. Tickets are available from Ponti’s. (Spaces are still available for under-18 bands.)
youngsters. Your presence and participation will be greatly appreciated. VMF would also like to extend a big thank you to Pontis for providing £500.00 music scholarship and the Look Local newspaper for their support.
Facebook: facebook.com/valleymusicfestival
Phone: 07801289057
The festival's primary objectives are to promote local musicians and provide funding for youngsters who wish to have music lessons but may not have the opportunity otherwise.
Tuesday 11 June: In addition to more school choirs, local school children will present a musical show they have composed entirely themselves during earlier workshops, also at The Venue.
SUPPORT YOUR YOUNG MUSICIANS
In 2018, a dedicated group of locals passionate about musical development in young people and local talent established the Valley Music Festival.
Over the years, the festival has enabled access to music lessons for young people and provided musical instruments for schools in the area. This year, the festival will also offer scholarships and a cash prize for young bands.
Despite the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, this annual week-long festival has continued to showcase a wide array of local talent.
The festival enjoys the support of Fox Valley retail management and their annual food festival, along with generous backing from local businesses. Additionally, local adult choirs, both past and present, have lent their support.
The festival's primary objectives are to promote local musicians and provide funding for youngsters who wish to have music lessons but may not have the opportunity otherwise.
choirs, both past and present, have lent their support. Despite the challenges of the pandemic, the Valley Music Festival has thrived, and this year's programme promises to be full and varied, running from 9th to 15th June.
Wednesday 12 June: Local school choirs will perform at Kids Make Music, held at The Venue. Tickets can be purchased at the door.
panied by a meal and a glass of wine. Tickets are available from Ponti’s.
Friday 14 June: Enjoy a Night at the Opera at Ponti’s, where local singers will perform beautiful arias, accompanied by a meal and a glass of wine. Tickets are available from Ponti’s.
For more information, contact: Email: valleyfestival.s36@gmail.com
For Ponti’s information and bookings: Email: fv@pontis.co.uk Phone: 01142887475
Despite the challenges of the pandemic, the Valley Music Festival has thrived, and this year's programme promises to be full and varied, running from 9th to 15th June.
Over the years, the festival has enabled access to music lessons for young people and provided musical instruments for schools in the area. This year, the festival will also offer scholarships and a cash prize for young bands. The festival enjoys the support of Fox Valley retail management and their annual food festival, along with generous backing from local businesses. Additionally, local adult
Sunday, 9th June: The festival kicks off at Ponti’s Restaurant with the Battle of the Bands, where young musicians will compete for a cash prize. Tickets are available from Ponti’s. (Spaces are still available for under-18 bands.)
Saturday 15th June: The festival will conclude with an afternoon of performances at the bandstand in the piazza. This event is free, with donations welcome. A variety of performers, including talented Sheffield choirs and an energetic children's dance group, will entertain the audience.
Saturday, 15th June: The festival will conclude with an afternoon of performances at the bandstand in the piazza. This event is free, with donations welcome. A variety of performers, including talented Sheffield choirs and an energetic children's dance group, will entertain the audience.
Everyone is invited to attend these events and support local musicians and talented
Tuesday, 11th June: Local school choirs will perform at Kids Make Music, held at The Venue. Tickets can be purchased at the door.
Wednesday, 12th June: In addition to more school choirs, local school children will present a musical show they have composed entirely themselves during earlier workshops, also at The Venue.
Friday, 14th June: Enjoy a Night at the Opera at Ponti’s, where local singers will perform beautiful arias, accom-
Everyone is invited to attend these events and support youngsters. Your presence and
Email: valleyfestival.s36@gmail.com
Facebook: facebook.com/valleymusicfestival
Phone: 07801289057
For Ponti’s
MINIFIGS
MAKE A BIG DIFFERENCE WITH THEIR HOSPICE FUNDRAISING
It’s the little things that matter…as She eld company
Mini gs.me demonstrated as they supported St Luke’s Hospice.
Mini gs.me – launched in Hillsborough in 2011 by husband and wife team Caroline and Nick Savage - sells mini gures online to a worldwide audience, providing quirky and unique gi s for birthdays, graduations, Valentine's Day and other occasions.
Before Christmas, the company branched out into selling greeting cards and decided to give 20 per cent of the card sales to charity, raising a total of £421 for St Luke’s.
e couple chose St Luke’s because members of the team had
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JUNE
SATURDAY
1, Wadsley and Loxley Commoners - Commoners MuckIn morning- One of a number of extra sessions this summer where we will probably work on what we call the Bilberry Pug area, pulling up bracken. We had this cleared of birch scrub a couple of years ago and need to keep on top of it. Everyone is welcome ... come for as long or as little as you like. Meet 10:00 in the Long Lane car park. We have tools, please bring good gloves if you have some. www.walc. epizy.com
MONDAY
3, Brad eld Historical Society - The Sinking of the Titanic, a talk by Bob Massey, Village Hall, Low Brad eld, 2337463, brad eld.history@mypostofce.co.uk, 7.30pm
relatives who were cared for by the hospice.
St Luke’s Senior Fundraising Manager Matthew Sheridan commented: “It is always so humbling to meet supporters that have seen rst-hand the support and care that St Luke’s provides and we are so grateful that the team at Mini gs chose to support the hospice in this way.
“ ey are continuing to sell their greeting cards and plan to continue donating to support our patient care.
“I absolutely love the Mini gs cheque presentation gures, which I’m sure is a rst, and I look forward to working further with the business.”
3 Stocksbridge and Deepcar Townswomen’s Guild meet at Christ Church, Manchester Road. Speaker is Ian Rotherham whose topic is Dereliction to tourist hub--The Remarkable story of Old Moor. Visitors welcome at £3 per meeting. @ 2.30pm
3 Baby and Toddler group at the Christian Centre, Cedar Road S36 1AS. 9.30 - 11.30 drop in anytime. More details 07957 206646 or tarastocksbridge.ud@gmail.com
TUESDAY
4 TARA committee meeting at
Christian Centre, Cedar Road S36 1AS 11.00- 1.00pm more Information 07957 206646 tarastocksbridge.ud@gmail. com
WEDNESDAY
5, Brad eld Walkers are Welcome - Local History Morning Round Walk around Brad eld led by Malcolm Nunn, start 10.30am from Low Brad eld Car Park, return around 1pm. FREE but donations welcome. 2337463. brad eld.history@ myposto ce.co.uk or www. brad eld-walkers.org.uk
5. Stocksbridge & District W.I. are meeting at Christchurch Community Hall 7:15pm for 7:30pm start, when we will be holding an open discussion about scams and scammers and how not to fall into the trap. Visitors welcome £5. further details on 07939941818.
5 Don Valley Probus will meet on Wednesday 5th June at 10.00AM in Christ Church Community Hall, 586 Manchester Road, Stocksbridge, with a presentation by Ralf Schweinen, `Berlin Wall`. 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.
5 Stocksbridge & District W.I. are meeting at Christchurch
Community Hall 7:15pm for 7:30pm start, when we will be holding an open discussion about scams and scammers and how not to fall into the trap. Visitors welcome £5. further details on 07939941818.
THURSDAY
6 Bolsterstone village eld from 8pm onwards. (Heralded by Church bell ringing around 6.30pm.) National D-Day 80th anniversary with Bolsterstone Male Voice Choir, local folk singers, Stocksbridge & Deepcar British Legion and Beacon Lighting at 9.15 to coincide with the time that beacons across the whole country will be lit. Special Castle Inn “Beacon Burgers” to purchase. Bolsterstone Community Group invites everyone to come along to this FREE event.
6 High Green W.I. will be meeting at 7.30pm on Thursday the 6th of June in the Church Hall, behind the Methodist Church, on Wortley Road. The event is “Life and times in Africa” experienced by the speaker Christine Van Morrison. The competition is “ An African artefact”. All members and visitors are warmly welcomed.
SATURDAY
8, The South Yorkshire Bonsai Society is holding an open day, 2:30-5:30pm at Deepcar Village Hall, Helliwell Lane. Entrance is free. There will be a display of bonsai trees and members creating/ working
on them. Could you post it in your Event Listing page the week before.
8 Saturday 8th Chapeltown forum/choose chapeltown SCC, SOAR are commemorating D-Day 80th Annniversary in the centre of chapeltown. Attractions include live singer Wagon and Horses Ph, 11.3012.00 & 14.30-15.00. Tombola 10.00-15.00 Fun and games on the precinct, 10.0015.00 Fancy dress competion 12.00 in the Memorial Garden ages 2-6&6-10.
Bouncy Castle outside Aspire Hair Annual Scarecrow Hunt 10.00-14.00 registration at British Legion History exhibition of D-Day landing and World War 2 with 2 speakers chapeltown library 10.30am. Various shops have D-Day o ers D-Day Quilts at Happy Hare 80 quilts for the veterans on display. Come along and enjoy a family day out Chapeltown market
TUESDAY
11, Brad eld Walkers are Welcome - Local History Evening Round Walk around High Brad eld led by Malcolm Nunn, start 7pm from Old Horns Inn, High Brad eld return around 9pm. FREE but donations welcome. 2337463. brad eld.history@ myposto ce.co.uk or www. brad eld-walkers.org.uk
THURSDAY 13 Chapeltown WI meet at 7.30pm in Chapeltown Meth-
On
odist Church for an Evening of Show and Tell. The competition is for a Heart of any medium. New members and visitors are always welcome.
13 Stocksbridge & District History Society. Meeting in Christ Church Hall 7PM. TalkThe Development of the Little Don Valley. - Speaker, Basil Spooner. All are welcome.
SUNDAY
16 Family Fun dog Show Inman Pavilion Moorland Drive S36 1EG Registration 10.30a More details 07957 206646 or tarastocksbridge.ud@ gmail.com
TUESDAY
18, Brad eld Walkers are Welcome - Local History Evening Round Walk around Loxley/Wadsley Common led by Malcolm Nunn, start 7pm from Rural Lane Car Park, Wadsley return around 9pm. FREE but donations welcome. 2337463. brad eld.history@ myposto ce.co.uk or www. brad eld-walkers.org.uk
WEDNESDAY
19 Don Valley Probus will meet on Wednesday 19th May at 10.00AM in Christ Church Community Hall, 586 Manchester Road, Stocksbridge, with a presentation by Mark Smith, `Transplant Journey`. 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.
SATURDAY
22 From 10.00am to 12.30pm Green Moor Church will be holding a Summer Fair. There will be a variety of stalls including a Ra e, Bric-a-Brac, Gifts, Crafts and Cakes. Donations to any of these would be welcome. Refreshments, including bacon butties will be served.Please contact Ann Taylor on 07743926359 for further information and to donate items.
22 Creative Writing Workshop facilitated by Sarah Ferguson at NurtureNature Healing Garden, Station House, Finkle Street Lane.Wortley, She eld S35 7DH from 10am to 1pm Cost,including refreshments, £15. Some subsidised places are available.There will be an opportunity to look round the garden. To book a place and/ or for further information please contact Helena Davies on 07831505624 or at nurturenature61@gmail.com
SUNDAY
23 Summer Fayre - Stocksbridge Community Leisure Centre - Sunday 23rd June, 11.00 am through until 4.00 pm, craft stalls, fun fair, live music, BBQ and lots of fun for the family.
SATURDAY
29, Wadsley and Loxley Commoners - Commoners Muck-
In morning- One of a number of extra sessions this summer where we will probably work on what we call the Bilberry Pug area, pulling up bracken. We had this cleared of birch scrub a couple of years ago and need to keep on top of it. Everyone is welcome ... come for as long or as little as you like. Meet 10:00 in the Long Lane car park. We have tools, please bring good gloves if you have some. www.walc. epizy.com
MONDAY
1 Brad eld Historical Society - The Life and Death of Highwayman Spence Broughton, a talk by Alan Dulcamara and Kevin Turner, Village Hall, Low Brad eld, 2337463, brad eld. history@mypostoffice.co.uk, 7.30pm
TUESDAY
2 Brad eld Walkers are Welcome - Local History Morning Round Walk in the Upper Ewden Valley led by Malcolm Nunn, start 10.30am from Bolsterstone Church Gates, return around 1pm. FREE but donations welcome. 2337463. brad eld.history@ myposto ce.co.uk or www. brad eld-walkers.org.uk
WEDNESDAY
10 Brad eld Walkers are Welcome - Local History Evening Round Walk around Dungworth led by Malcolm Nunn, start 7pm from outside Royal Hotel, Dungworth return around 9pm. FREE
but donations welcome. 2337463. brad eld.history@ myposto ce.co.uk or www. brad eld-walkers.org.uk
SUNDAY
28 Wadsley and Loxley Commoners - Commoners MuckIn morning- One of a number of extra sessions this summer where we will probably work on what we call the Bilberry Pug area, pulling up bracken. We had this cleared of birch scrub a couple of years ago and need to keep on top of it. Everyone is welcome ... come for as long or as little as you like. Meet 10:00 in the Long Lane car park. We have tools, please bring good gloves if you have some. www.walc. epizy.com
AUGUST
MONDAY
5 Brad eld Historical Society - Packhorse Transport - An E cient but Long Forgotten Industry, a talk by Melanie Fitzgerald, Village Hall, Low Brad eld, 2337463, brad eld. history@mypostoffice.co.uk, 7.30pm
WEDNESDAY
7 Brad eld Walkers are Welcome - Local History Morning Round Walk around Stannington led by Malcolm Nunn, start 10.30am from Stannington Church Gates, return around 1pm. FREE but donations welcome. 2337463. brad eld.history@ myposto ce.co.uk or www.
Community event to commemorate D-Day 80 – You are invited!
Eccles eld Parish Council launches a gala season with a family D-Day event in Eccleseld Park, ursday 6th June 5:30pm-9:30pm.
Everyone is invited to Eccleseld Park on ursday 6th June between 5:30pm – 9:30pm to commemorate 80 years since the Normandy landings in World War II.
With lots of nods to the past, the park will see a whole host of entertainment from local musicians, Eccles eld School and Chapeltown Silver Prize Band. ere will be free rides and face
painting for children, games and a pigeon treasure hunt which will be explained on the day! Prizes for best 40’s dressed, best cake and the winner's tug of war will be awarded.
People can also watch a parade of forces cadets, scouting and guiding groups while enjoying refreshments which will all be available onsite.
Everyone is invited, with musical acts to entertain everyone and ending with a beacon lighting, it should be a night to remember, and also a salute to the past.
Preparing for Wildfires
Multi-Agency Training Exercise Prepares for Peak District Wild re
Fire ghters, National Park rangers, and moorland managers conducted a joint training exercise at Stanage Edge, Peak District, to prepare for a potential wild re emergency. e drill, organised by Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service (DFRS) and supported by the Fire Operations Group (FOG), tested the use of specialist equipment and coordinated response e orts.
Fire crews from Hathersage, Bakewell, Staveley, Buxton, Glossop, and Du eld participated, alongside land managers, farmers, and gamekeepers. e Peak District’s moorlands, including vital blanket bog and upland heath, face high wild re risks, exacerbated by activities like BBQs, camp res, and discarded cigarettes.
Ranger team manager Andy Farmer emphasised the importance of such exercises for e ec-
tive real-life response and joint decision-making, urging visitors to minimise re risks. DFRS Wild re Lead, Station Manager Mark King, highlighted the need for preparedness and public awareness to protect the landscape.
Preventing Wild res
Avoid BBQs in open countryside/moorland; they are banned in many Derbyshire areas.
Dispose of rubbish properly. Do not light camp res. Extinguish and discard cigarettes responsibly.
Reporting Fires
If you see an uncontrolled re or large smoke, call 999 with details. Report deliberate re-setting or illegal BBQs/camp res anonymously via Firestoppers at 0800 169 5558 or online at www. restoppersreport.co.uk.
COLLINGWOOD
Cyril
Thomas
(Tom)
of Oughtibridge
9/12/30 – 20/5/24 (Aged 93)
Beloved Husband of the late Margaret Rose
Much loved Father of Paul, Garry and David and a dear Father-in-law, Grandfather and Great Grandfather.
Tom passed away in the loving care of Chapel Lodge Care Home, Chapeltown Funeral Service at South Chapel Grenoside Crematorium on Thursday 6th June at 11.30 am and afterwards at Clock House Tea Rooms
Family owers only, donations on the day for St Luke’s Hospice.
Thank you for a lifetime of memories, For your love, kindness, help and encouragement.
Douglas PEACE
Passed away peacefully at home aged 87 yrs.
Much loved Husband of Beryl, loving Dad of Jayne and Rosemary, Grandad of Daniel, Chris, Sarah and Leanne, Great Grandad of baby George, Father-in-Law of Clive and Michael, friend to many.
Funeral service to take place on Friday 7th June, 13.00 at Grenoside Crematorium, North Chapel. Family flowers only.
Donations gratefully received for St. Luke’s Hospice
Enquiries to TW Birks, 100 Manchester Road, Deepcar, S36 2RE 0114 2885555
Elisabeth MIDDLETON (née Brook)
Passed away peacefully at home on 13th May 2024.
Funeral Service to be held at Grenoside Crematorium, South Chapel on 4th June at 1.30pm.
Then afterwards at The Hare and Hounds in Oughtibridge. All welcome. No flowers please. Donations on the day to The Alzheimers Society.
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were wounded and for the families of those who lost their lives.
Law Letter to dog owners
During the last few years I have noticed more and more dogs running free on the moors around Long Lane. This land is known as common land and hosts nesting birds during spring and summer months and livestock all year round.
The following is an extract from the Access Rights Law.
“The access rights that normally apply to open country and registered common land (known as ‘Open Access’ land) require dogs to be kept on a short lead between 1st of March and the 31st of July, to help protect ground nesting birds, and all year round near farm animals.”
As dog owners, whether you agree with the access rules or not, surely you would want to protect the ground nesting birds and livestock?
Please consider and act accordingly.
Thank You.
Garden Party
A disgruntled nieghbour
Food will be served including sandwiches, quiches, sausage rolls, salads,snacks and fresh cream cakes.
The charge is £5 per adult & children free to cover cost of food, drinks & other expenses.
There will also be donated items for sale, various flower seedlings and fresh & dried flower arrangements.
Everyone is very welcome so come along and bring friends and relatives with you. The more the merrier!!
Please contact Anne on 07539269962 to book so that I know many people to cater for. I don’t want anyone to be without food. Gluten-Free food available.
4 Grasmere Close, Penistone, S36 8HP
Next Sunday 2nd June between 10am & 4 pm.
Thankyou very much
Anne StewartKnow This
When i’m dead and gone and near forgotten, You can look at this card and know your NOT, For if as many would have us believe there’s another life when this life we leave,
Then know for sure if I’m at all able,
I’ll take pleasure in joining every celebrating table, Birthdays, Christmas, Christenings and Weddings. Whatever the reason for joyous gatherings, I’ll be wishing you well with your nearest and dearest, My message must always be the clearest, As long as you live you’ll not be forsaken, And even if after there is no life be gotten, Remember always i’ve wished you well with tears few to oil the ways, Together awareness of fortunate days, My love to you please pass on, May my love keep you warm and free from Harm.
Sheila Gent aged 90.80th Anniversary of D-Day
To mark the 80th anniversary of the Normandy landings on the 6th of June, I wanted to take this opportunity to commemorate those who served in the Armed Forces in the lead-up, during and in the aftermath of D-Day.
The Allied landings were a turning point in world history. The RAF, along with their USAAF colleagues, had been preparing for the invasion for months, attacking German airfields, disrupting supply lines and their attacks on radar sites made large parts of the channel ‘invisible’. As the invasion fleet sailed under the protective fighter aircraft umbrella, the first Allied troops to land on D-Day were being carried in gliders towed by RAF tug aircraft. Over 8,000 RAF personnel took part with more than 5,000 aircraft involved, including the many squadrons who protected the invasion fleet from German submarine attack.
life was difficult for many, especially for those that
The RAF Benevolent Fund has provided support for thousands of Second World War RAF veterans and their families, from financial assistance to housing adaptations, including support to Aircraftswoman Rose Davies who was a radar operator supporting the landings. Rose, before her passing earlier this year aged 107, received regular assistance from us which helped her live with dignity and financial security.
From D-Day to today, the RAF Benevolent Fund remains by the side of the RAF providing life-changing support for those who serve, have served, and their families. Last year, we supported over 42,000 veterans of all ages, families and those in uniform who keep us safe day after day. We can only provide our lifechanging support with the help of our friends and partners, relying on vital donations from our supporters. Together we make a difference. For more information and to donate, visit rafbf.org/donate.
Yours sincerely
Air Vice-Marshal Chris Elliot Controller, RAF Benevolent FundGeneral Election
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Bolsterstone Beacon:
A Night to Remember
Thursday, 6th June 2024, will be a landmark evening for the village of Bolsterstone, as the community gathers for a special event at the village field.
At 9:15 pm, the Bolsterstone Community Group, at the invitation of King Charles’ pageant master, will light the beacon, joining hundreds of similar beacons across Great Britain to commemorate the 80th anniversary of D-Day.
The lighting of the beacon will be a significant moment, attended by members of the Stocksbridge and Deepcar branch of the Royal British Legion. This event marks King Charles’ special request to postpone beacon lighting from his coronation last year to honour this pivotal anniversary. It serves as a poignant reminder of 1944, a year that turned the tide in Britain’s fight for freedom and will also act as a “Beacon for Peace,” symbolising a brighter, more peaceful future.
The evening’s festivities will begin at 6:30 pm with the peals of St Mary’s Church bells, echoing the sound of bells from churches nationwide. At 8:50 pm, the Bolsterstone Male Voice Choir will perform on the field.
Prior to their main performance, attendees are invited to listen to the choir's rehearsal at the village hall from 7:30 pm as they prepare for the prestigious Llangollen Eisteddfod music competition.
As the beacon lighting approaches, the local branch of the Royal British Legion will ceremoniously lower the flag to the sound of the Last Post. Adding to the atmosphere, local folk singers will perform around the beacon lighting time, and the Castle Inn will offer “Beacon Burgers” for purchase, allowing everyone to enjoy a bite while partaking in the festivities.
The village field can be accessed through a small gate opposite the Church. This free event promises to be an evening filled with music, singing, and poignant memories, as well as hopes for the future. The BBC has also expressed interest in televising part of the event, adding to the occasion's significance.
Everyone is warmly invited to join this memorable evening, a celebration of history, community, and peace.
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District in under 24 hours. He was supported by family and friends and was comfortably inside the 24 hour mark with a n-
ishing time of 22 hours and 17 minutes.
Earlier in the week the South Yorkshire road league had its fourth and nal xture at Ingbirchworth. At the end of the race prizes were awarded for overall winners of the race series. Penistone had winners in Martin Ball (men’s over50), Suzanne McGill (ladies over45), Barbara Haigh (ladies over75) and Ray Brown (men’s over80).
A few Penistone runners made the short trip to Wake eld to compete in the Newmillerdam Quacky Trail race 5k. Both Kelvin Bowskill (men’s over70) and Flynn Rogers (boys under15) picked up age category wins at the race.
Damian Kilpin and Shaun Swallow both had good runs at the Totley Moor fell race. PB’s were achieved in Manchester by Rory O’Sullivan (48-57) in the 10k and Gemma Nutton (1-51-09) in the half marathon.
On the parkrun scene Suzanne McGill was rst at the Sewerby parkrun. Rachael Mayston notched up her 50th parkrun at Penistone. Age graded performances of the week at parkruns were Suzanne McGill (81%), Tony Wright (79.01%), Damien Kilpin (75.13%), Sue Hall (74.44%) and Ben Malcolm (71.82%).
Newmillerdam Quacky Trail race 5k
26, Flynn Rogers 22-29; 44, Peter Beever 23-49; 67, Lois Lopez 25-52; 78, Kelvin Bowskill 26-37; 118, Kirsty Rogers 30-22.
Manchester 10k
2025, Rory O’Sullivan 48-57. Manchester Half Marathon 673, Oliver Fance 1-33-31; 2896, Gemma Nutton 1-51-09.
Totley Moor Fell Race
29, Damian Kilpin 53-57; 88, Shaun Swallow 1-02-02.
Barnsley Parkrun
68, Stuart Smith 27-38; 119, Raymond Brown 33-26; 149, John Spencer 37-52; 163, Daniel Batty 46-01.
Penistone Parkrun
3, Ben Malcolm 19-17; 7, George Parr 20-17; 10, Oliver Pike 20-35; 16, Simon Lovidge 21-32; 20, Michael Walsh 21-58; 27, Matthew Coldwell 23-15; 30, Alexander Wright 23-35; 33, Daniel Cooper 23-42; 60, Rachael Mayston 2523; 100, Valentina Wright 28-33; 101, Andrew Taylor 28-37; 139, Myfanwy Cross 32-35; 154, Dianne Mcguinness 35-21; 169, Lee Hopkins 39-48.
Septuagenarian has runners in awe
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Richard Borysiewicz of Valley Hill Runners was a winner for the team on Wednesday night at the South Yorkshire road league. Four races over several weeks nishing in terrible weather conditions at Ingbirchworth. Richard was 3rd in the vet 70 category sadly he couldn't stay to collect his prize a erwards as he wanted to get home and dry o as the conditions on the night were challenging, to say the least.
Captain Chris Grayson said “we are all in awe of Richards running. He's in his 70s and he certainly gives younger runners a run for their money.”
Valley hill runners had a runner at the Manchester 10k on Sunday their very own Beth Morley. A newbie runner with VHR a er having a baby then joining, week in week out she's out and turning into a fantastic runner. She had a running mate this week, her husband Joe, he decided to join in the fun too and they pushed each other round.
Wendy Duggan was the only entry brave enough to tackle the Winn hill fell race in the peaks. A run that included 1001 of climb on the bank holiday. Wendy managed to stay upright and nished in the glorious sunshine and very pleased to have tackled the beast.
TIGERS PERFECT TEN
BELLE VUE 25 - 35 SHEFFIELD TIGERS
Sheffield made their starting dominance count to claim the bragging rights against Belle Vue in a curtailed Bank Holiday head-to-head in Manchester.
The clash was, eventually, knocked on the head with ten races gone - and it was the Tru7 Group Tigers who were in control at that point and earned a 35-25 victory.
Heavy rain was forecast from the off and it barely let up from the moment the riders arrived at the National Speedway Stadium.
With a heavy racing surface, gating was going to be of high importance and that was proven throughout the ten completed races.
Following two 3-3s and a 4-2 apiece in the opening four races, the two sides couldn’t be separated.
But a longer than usual track grading break worked in the Tigers’ favour who came out flying following the restart.
Jack Holder and Kyle Howarth moved Sheffield back in front with a 5-1 in Heat Five before Tai Woffinden and Jason Edwards took a 4-2 in the sixth.
Chris Holder and guest Tom Brennan then landed a 5-1 as the Tigers opened up a ten-point lead.
Dan Gilkes and Howarth followed Belle Vue’s Norick Blodorn home in a Heat Eight 3-3 before the hosts hit back with their first 5-1 in the ninth.
Many thought that latest downpour would without doubt be the end of the action - but the home promotion remained adamant the situation could be salvaged and that 15 heats could be completed.
One hour and 25 minutes after Heat Ten had finished though, it was finally announced that a result had been declared following yet another consultation between riders, management, paramedics and SCB Referee Dave Watters.
The Tigers are back on home shale this Thursday (May 30, 7.30pm) when they host Birmingham who are on a high having beat league leaders Ipswich on Monday.
BELLE VUE 25: Ben Cook 7, Jaimon Lidsey 6+1, Norick Blodorn 6, Connor Mountain 4, Dan Bewley 2+1, Connor Bailey 0, Brady Kurtz R/R.
SHEFFIELD 35: Chris Holder 7+1, Tai Woffinden 7, Tom Brennan 5+1, Jack Holder 5, Kyle Howarth 4+3, Jason Edwards 4, Dan Gilkes 3.
Abandoned after Heat 10 (Rain) - Result stands.
Patched-up Tigers return to winning ways:
BOSS Simon Stead says he was proud of his patched-up Sheffield team as they returned to winning ways at home to Leicester last Thursday.
The Tru7 Group Tigers moved up to third in the ROWE Motor Oil Premiership standings following their 50-40 victory over the Lions - despite being without three members of their regular line-up.
SHEFFIELD 50: Chris Holder 14, Tai Woffinden 11, Kyle Howarth 9+1, Rory Schlein 8+3, Jake Mulford 5+1, Jason Edwards 3, Jack Holder R/R.
LEICESTER 40: Ryan Douglas 10+1, Richard Lawson 9+1, Luke Becker 6+1, Sam Masters 6, Sam Hagon 4+1, Max Fricke 3, Drew Kemp 2+1.
Sheffield win aggregate bonus point 96-84.
DOUBLE DEFEAT
By
Rockingham 135-8 (A Hibbert 2-29, J Tevendale 2-19)
Stocksbridge 110 all out (J Vickers 24, J Murfin 19*, C Thwaites 16)
The 1st XI lost in a narrow defeat to table-topping Rockingham. The 1sts restricted Rockingham to just 135 from their 46 overs, due to a fantastic effort in the field. Wickets were shared with 2 wickets for Andy Hibbert and James Tevendale, 2 run outs and a wicket each for Jake Vickers and Chris Thwaites.
Unfortunately, the 1sts fell short with the run chase, being bowled out for 110. floundering at 62-7 before captain Vickers and vice Thwaites forged a 45run partnership to take the game close. Vickers top scored with 24, Jack Murfin battled through serious injury to finish 19 not out and Chris Thwaites added a useful 16.
Another game with lots of positives but ultimately coming up short again
Stocksbridge 2nd XI 112-8 (S Perry 28)
Barnsley Woolley Miners 114-6 (P Hargreaves 3-23)
Sadly it was double defeat for our adult sides this week, with the 2nd XI losing at home to Barnsley.
The visitors won the toss and put Stocksbridge in to bat. All of Stocksbridge's top 4 got into double figures and got good starts. However, none could kick on, with Steve Perry continuing his good start to the season, top scoring with 28. The 2nds struggled to form a meaningful partnership, with wickets falling at regular intervals.
The response with the ball got off to an excellent start, with the visitors collapsing to 37-4, thanks to wickets from Paul Hargreaves and Les Harris. Following another wicket from Hargreaves and a wicket for Ant Barnes, Barnsley were now 64-6, with the game evenly poised. Unfortunately, veteran Steve Dixon and captain Adrianna Darlow forged a great partnership to see home the victory for Barnsley.
The 2nds were also due to be in cup action on Sunday vs Doncaster Town, however the tie was cancelled due to the weather. The good news is the 2nds progressed through to the next round thanks to a coin toss.