Labour won back the seat for Stocksbridge and Penistone with Marie Tidball becoming the new MP replacing Conservative Miriam Cates.
Marie Tidball, said: " ank you so much to the people of Penistone and Stocksbridge for putting your trust in me and voting so decisively for the change our constituency and our country needs.
It’s the honour of my life to be elected as our Member of Parliament, the rst in over 100 years to grow up in our constituency. I will work hard every day as part of our Labour government to get our country’s future back. We are a government back in the service of our communities and our country. ."
Ms Tidball picked up 19,169 votes, giving her a majority of just under 9,000 over Ms Cates, who saw her share of the vote fall by a quarter.
Man charged in connection OUGHTIBRIDGE STABBING
On ursday 4 July, a man was charged in connection to a She eld stabbing.
On Sunday (30 June) at 9.09pm, Police were called by the ambulance service to reports of a serious assault on Langsett Road in Oughtibridge, She eld.
It is reported that a 19-year-old man had been stabbed, receiving injuries to his abdomen. He remains in hospital in a critical but stable condition.
David Scothern, 20, of Byron Avenue, She eld, has been charged with attempted robbery, possession of an o ensive weapon, possession of a bladed article, dangerous driving and driving without insurance. He has been remanded in custody ahead of his court appearance at She eld Magistrates’ Court on Friday 5 July.
e 20-year-old man who was arrested on suspicion of a ray has been released on police bail pending further enquiries.
RESIDENT CAUSES PANIC AND MORNING ROAD CLOSURE
By James Fletcher
At 07:30 am on Monday the 8th of July. All the emergency services were called to Kenworthy Road in Stocksbridge to attend an incident which involved a 48-yearold lady who threatened to jump from a window of her two-storey house.
e lady was distressed as she sat on the edge of her window ledge, and she hurled abuse at o cers and other bystanders in attendance all the while she brandished what appeared to be a metal rod to hit her own windows with, while she drank from a bottle in her other hand.
Bystanders heard her shout that her three children had been taken away from her and that they and herself have been the victims of sexual assault in the past that she had reported this to the police and that they did nothing to help her.
Flooded with tears the 48-year-old had become more irritable, as she continued to bash her own windows with the metal rod. Police extended their perimeter so as not to escalate the situation; the more people gathered, the more distressed she became. is tactic by the police seemed to help calm her down a little. She continued to hurl abuse and refused to come down from the window as she bellowed, ‘She would be there all day if she had to.’
As the incident went into the second hour, the lady started to talk to the police and demanded a cigarette but refused to let go of the metal rod or come down from the window. But then at around 10 am as it looked as though she was about to jump leaning further out of her window, police dragged her to safety and then led her away into a police car.
Six-Year-Old Completes Triathlon, Raising Over £400
Six-year-old Matilda Cottam showcased incredible determination and athleticism as she completed a triathlon challenge on Saturday, raising over £400 for her chosen charity, Dogs Trust.
Matilda's journey began a few weeks ago when she decided to undertake a triathlon. Given a selection of charities to support, she chose Dogs Trust, driven by her love for animals and a heartfelt desire to "help poor dogs."
Training for the event was a family a air, involving swimming lessons, bike rides, and plenty of running around the garden with her younger brother, om. Matilda's hard work paid o as she began the triathlon with a 120-metre swim, completing it with impressive speed.
She then embarked on the two-mile running leg along the Trans Pennine
Trail, maintaining a steady pace and rarely pausing for breath. A er a quick refuel at the transition station with some chocolate, Matilda picked up her bike and tackled the three-mile cycling stretch of the trail. Despite experiencing some 'jelly legs,' she persevered with a smile on her face.
Matilda completed the entire challenge in around one hour and ten minutes. Her family and friends were on hand to cheer her on, all expressing immense pride in her achievement.
While Matilda is considering future charity drives, she is currently focused on expressing gratitude to everyone who donated to her Just Giving page. ose interested in supporting her cause can search “Matilda’s Triathlon for Dogs Trust” on the Just Giving website or visit Matilda's Triathlon for Dogs Trust.
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Tramlines hoping for a 'notso wet' weekend
The Tramlines festival is back once again this year and will take place between Friday 26th and Sunday 28th of July 2024, at Hillsborough Park in Sheffield with headliners Paolo Nutini, Jamie T and Snow Patrol set to bring electrifying sets to the city.
Following the unusually high rainfall during last year’s festival, Tramlines has worked with Sheffield City Council and its approved contractors to carry out all the necessary ground reinstatement works across the park, as well as pathway improvements, all of which has been paid for by Tramlines.
The Council has also undertaken drainage improvements, co-funded by Tramlines, in areas of the park that suffer from standing rainwater.
Councillor Richard Williams, Chair of the Charity Trustee Sub-Committee at Sheffield City Council, said:
“Tramlines is a huge part of Sheffield’s events offer, brings enormous benefits to the city and is enjoyed by tens of thousands of music lovers.
“That being said, Hillsborough Park is incredibly important to the people of Sheffield, which is why we have been working with Tramlines to restore the park to its usual high quality following last year’s event, and to ensure the park is protected as best it can be ahead of the festival this year.”
There’s lots of information about the event on the Tramlines website, including a dedicated page for local residents. Here
you can find details on road closures, parking, safety and much more.
For more information about the Tramlines Festival and how to contact the organisers, visit: https://tramlines.org.uk/
Whilst Tramlines in Hillsborough Park is ticketed event, 2024 sees the return of the Fringe at Tramlines.
Taking place across outdoor spaces, pubs, bars and music venues across the city centre and beyond, expect a whole load of free events to suit all music tastes.
The event will take place alongside the main festival between the 26th and the 28th July 2024.
Michael and friends bring Turtle Power to East Coast challenge
The St Luke’s Hospice Hero in a Half Shell is back…with a triple lineup of fundraising challenges for 2024.
Champion St Luke’s supporter Michael King, of Grenoside, has already raised £14,000 for the charity with a series of sponsored events in memory of his wife Michelle, who was a patient at the hospice as her long battle against cancer came to a close at the age of 54.
And he’s become well known on the Sheffield fundraising circuit because he completes his challenges in a turtle shell.
“Michelle used to jump on my back and say she was ‘Mi Shell’ so I know she’d have been laughing if she could see me,” he admits.
“St Luke’s gave such magnificent care when Michelle needed it the most, so to honour her memory and to raise much-needed funds, I am always happy to do anything I can and it’s great that so many people want to support me and take part alongside me.”
This year has already seen Michael don the shell to abseil down the side of Sheffield Hallam University’s Owen Building.
And he was joined by 27 friends and supporters for a two-day sponsored walk from Scarborough to Whitby via Robin Hood’s Bay – places Michael and Michelle often visited - bringing the 2024 fundraising total to £2,333.
“It’s a 24-mile route which doesn’t sound too bad but it’s a real upand-down walk with some proper
hills and by the end, my feet were killing me,” Michael says.
“It’s not just about me, though, it’s all the family and friends who come along and take part and bring in all the sponsorship – me and ‘Mi Shell’ are just a figurehead.
“I only fundraise once a year, as I know how difficult things are financially for everyone.
“Therefore, despite doing three events throughout the year, I only ask for you to sponsor me once.”
The final challenge of the year will be on September 29 when Michael will be among the competitors taking part in the Sheffield 10k on behalf of St Luke’s.
Michael will be easy to spot in the crowd because he’ll be the one wearing a full turtle suit!
CONSTRUCTION COMPLETED ON RADIOTHERAPY BUILDING
Construction rm Henry Boot Construction has completed a £7.5 million extension to Weston Park Hospital’s radiology department in She eld.
e block has been designed and built to incorporate linear accelerator (LINAC) machines – a device commonly used to deliver external beam radiation treatments to cancer patients.
e extension, which connects to Weston Park’s main radiotherapy department, also hosts consultation spaces, plant rooms, ofces, meeting rooms, and a small waiting area for patients.
Due to the high-energy X-rays that LINAC machines use, the new reinforced concrete building utilises internal concrete walls to provide the required radiation protection.
e LINAC chambers themselves are also windowless.
A green living wall has been installed to the side of the building as well as enhanced so landscaping to external areas to incorporate attractive design elements.
Weston Park Hospital, part of She eld Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, is a National Centre of Excellence and the only provider of radiotherapy in South Yorkshire and North Derbyshire.
Designed by James Totty Partnership, the expansion of the radiotherapy facilities is a response to the increasing need for radiotherapy at the hospital, which has seen demand – among its 60,000 patients per year – increase by 38% in the last 15 years.
Tony Shaw, Managing Director from Henry Boot Construction, said:
“As a company, we are always keen to invest in our local communities and deliver projects that can genuinely make a di erence. is project is the perfect example of how our construction expertise can positively shape the future of our healthcare provision. We're pleased to assist Weston Park Hospital in expanding their facilities, further enhancing their renowned quality of care.”
e project was secured via the Procure Partnerships National Framework. As part of this, Henry Boot delivered key social value outputs through the utilisation of a local supply chain and on-site construction training initiatives.
is extension is one of several recent updates to Weston Park Hospital, with Henry Boot also delivering a new aerial walkway connection between Weston Park and Royal Hallamshire Hospital back in 2020.
DEEPCAR DO THE DOUBLE
Deepcar Primary Partnership that consisting of both Royd Nursery Infant School and Deepcar St Johns CE Junior School were the shining stars at this year's Sheffield Schools Get Active Award 2023/24 which celebrates the successes of both Primary and Secondary Schools.
Royd and Deecpar were the only school to pick up two awards.
The Year 5 and Year 6 Sports Leaders that attended Deepcar were the winners of the “Primary Sports Leadership Award”.
Miss Jones, Executive Headteacher, commented “There are a vast range of benefits of being a Sports Leader. For example, it encourages young people to take responsibility and develop leadership skills. It also continues to develop skills such as organisation,
communication, confidence and self-esteem alongside planning and reviewing activities”.
It is not only Deepcar that benefits from having Sports Leaders. Mr Sly added “Both Royd and Deepcar work extremely closely together. The Year 5 and Year 6 Sports Leaders support with the delivery of physical activities to our 4 – 7 year olds at lunchtimes. This is a key component of not only helping our younger children be physically active but it also helps with them learning new skills and our engagement and behaviour are really strengthened”.
Mr Sly continued “We have also received extremely positive comments from parents. For example, one parent commented that since becoming a Sports Leader their child’s confidence and self-esteem had rocketed and a parent of a Year 2 commented that their child had made a new Key Stage 2 friend who was a Sports Leader and it had inspired them to start attending extra-curricular clubs at Royd which they had previously had little interest in doing”. The second award of the night went to Miss Jones who was highly commended for the “Leadership in an Active School”.
When collecting the award Miss Jones said “I have an amazing team that wants the very best for the children. From the office staff who support with logistics, to the staff who deliver high-quality Physical Education and Physical Activity each day, to the Sports Co-ordinator who delivers internal competitions and takes the children to external competitions, the list goes on. All I have to do is say yes”.
A very modest speech from a school that has previously won the following awards linked to sport: Sheffield KS1 gold sports mark each year since its introduction, Sheffield Charter for Quality in the Early Years for providing strong outdoor physical learning opportunities for pupils, Highly commended for upskilling staff aware at the Sheffield Schools Active Awards 2018, Winners of the Upskilling Staff Award at the Sheffield Schools Active Awards 2020, Winners of the Outdoor Learning Award 2023. Both schools also boast a vast range of awards in other aspects of the curriculum. A very successful two schools!
Runner Lucy braves the heat to raise £1,000
Runner Lucy Pearson has raised more than £1,000 for St Luke’s Hospice after competing in the Jane Tomlinson Run for All Leeds 10k event.
Lucy was taking part in memory of mum Sharon Bishop, of Ecclesfield, who was a St Luke’s patient.
“It was an emotional day but I really enjoyed it and am so pleased with the donations to St Luke’s,” said Lucy.
“The weather was pretty perfect first thing, then while we ran there was a slight breeze which was very welcome.
“However, it did get a little warm towards the end when the breeze dropped – and I was ready for a big drink of water afterwards!
“But I really enjoyed the whole thing and felt so spurred on by all the support from my friends and family.”
AHOY THERE
RNLI’S 200TH ANNIVERSARY IN SUMMER CONCERT SPECTACULAR
Join the Waldershelf Singers and Silver Spectrum Wind Band fora Seaside Summer Concert!
Waldershelf Singers are ready to make a splash this summer. ough we’remany miles from the North and Irish Seas, our choir is not without mariners andseafarers! Plus, did you know the steel made in our very own Stocksbridge has been used since the C19th to build ships?
Yes, our heritage is steeped in the spirit of the sea! And if you’re craving thesalty air, gulls' cries, and picnics on sandy dunes, our summer concert will bringyou closer to the ocean shores and beyond.
What's On the Programme?
Be whisked away with mystical chants of Tennyson's "Crossing the Bar" and a hearty selection of popular sea shanties. Spot our choir sailors as they transport you to the stern and bow of a grand sailing ship, braving the high seas.
A Musical Voyage like No Other: is summer, we celebrate the 200th Biennial of the RNLI, a stellar organisation founded in 1824 by Sir William Hillary. From wooden boats rowedby vol-
JULY
THURSDAY
11 Chapeltown WI meet in the Methodist Church at 7.30pm and welcome Janet Ridler to speak about She eld Cathedral. The competition is for an Old Prayer Book or Bible. New members and visitors are always welcome.
11 Stocksbridge & District History Society MeetingChrist Church Hall 7PM-Replacing ‘Grand Day Out - ‘Stocksbridge 1970s Film’ Cake and Fine refreshments.
11 High Green W.I. will be meeting at 7.30pm on Thursday the 11th of July in the Church Hall, behind the Methodist Church, on Wortley Road. The event is “Glass Art” with Gill Ellis. The competition is “A Glass Item”. All members and visitors are welcome.
FRIDAY
12 Poetry for Pleasure –Stocksbridge Library – 1.30 to 2.30. Listen to some poetry or bring a favourite poem to share.
SATURDAY
unteers to modern, state-of-theart lifeboats, the RNLI has saved over 146,000 lives! Our concert pays tribute to these heroes.
Making a Di erence:
All funds raised from ticket sales, donations, and our ra e will go directly to
the RNLI. Enjoy a night of fantastic music while supporting an organisation that’s been safeguarding our coasts for two centuries.
Event Details:
Waldershelf Singers and Silver Spectrum Wind Band Summer Concert Date: Saturday, 20th July 2024 Time: 7:30 PM
Location: e Venue, 650 Manchester Road, Stocksbridge, S36 1DY Tickets: £10 each
Get your tickets online at: www. ticketsource.co.uk/waldershelfsingers
Contact:waldershelfsingers@ gmail.com
So, what are you waiting for?
Grab your tickets, gather your mates, and come aboard for a nautical night out with the Waldershelf Singers.
We promise aconcert that’ll li your spirits higher than a gannet on a summer breeze!
Fair winds and following seas
from 10am , but entertainment starts at around 10.45. Admission is FREE , but the sale of refreshments helps the EPPiC theatre Funds.
13 Star recording and broadcasting organist Michael Wooldridge makes a rare journey from his south coast base to showcase his musical talents in the next Cinema Organ Showtime concert at the Astoria Centre, Barnsley, S75 1JT. The concert featuring songs from stage, screen and radio, big band classics and old favourites is on Saturday July 13th at 2-30pm. Further details and pre-booked tickets are available online at the Astoria website, by telephone on 07944 566972 or pay on the door.
SATURDAY
July 15th and 22nd TARA’s Baby and Toddler group has been moved temporarily from the Christian Centre to Inman Pavilion on Moorland Drive. 9.30 - 11.30 Drop in anytime. Hope to see you there. For more information 07957 206646
WEDNESDAY
13 Join us at EPPiC Theatre , High Street, Eccles eld on SATURDAY 13th JULY for another morning of musical entertainment , COFFEE & CHORDS. Entertaining us this month are regular favourites Alan Wood, Daz Barry and Clive Hudson, hosted by June Flude as Welsh John is unable to attend. Theatre is open
17 Bolsterstone Archaeology and Heritage Group talk by Dennis Pindar at 7.30pm on ‘The Changing Face of Ewden Valley” We meet in the hall at Christ Church on Manchester Road in Stocksbridge, and the talk is also available on Zoom (members only) - contact bahgmembership@gmail.
com for the link. Refreshments available. There is a small entry charge: Members £2 Non-members £4. All welcome.”
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
SATURDAY
27 Jackie Kay to the Healing Garden at nurture nature Healing Garden, Finkle Street Lane Wortley She eld S35 7DX on Saturday 27th July bringing with her Carol Ann Du y, until recently English Poet Laureate. There will be performances at 2 30 and 4 pm and opportunities to look round the garden before or after the performances. There are still a few tickets available. Please book via Helena Davies on 07831505624 or nurturenature61@gmail. com. Both Jackie and CarolAnn are donating their Services to help with the gardens as a Healing Space freely open to the public and to al-
low subsidised places for the other Creative Courses organised there during the year.
WEDNESDAY
31 Don Valley Probus will meet on Wednesday 31st July at 10.00AM in Christ Church Community Hall, 586 Manchester Road, Stocksbridge, with a presentation by Paul Adey, `Life and Times of Rudyard Kipling`. 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
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. brad eld-walkers.org.uk
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7 August Stocksbridge & District WI are meeting at Christchurch Community Hall, Manchester Rd Stocksbridge at 7.15pm for 7.30pm start, when we will be having a fun games night and of course cake. Visitors are always welcome £5, Further details on 07939941818
WEDNESDAY
14 Don Valley Probus will meet on Wednesday 14th August at 10.00AM in Christ Church Community Hall, 586 Manchester Road, Stocksbridge, with a presentation by Mike Ogden, `Pioneers in Travel by Flying Boat`. 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
17, The Stocksbridge Christian Centre hosts a Summer Fayre, 10 am to 1 pm. Books & Jigsaws, Crafts, Plants stalls. Cakes, Hot Butties and Chips, Jam and Cream Scones as well as a Tombola. Ceder Road.
SUNDAY
25 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
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
Every Monday Morning at 9:30am-11:30am, mother & toddler group meet at Crane moor Methodist Church. Everyone welcome.
Baby group at the Christian Centre, Cedar Road S36 1AS.
Drop in anytime between 9.30 and 11.30, during term time. Mainly for 0 - 3 year olds. Contact - tarastocksbridge.ud@gmail.com or 07957 206646 for more information.
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
Every Tuesday - Thorncli e Bowling Club invites you to their Over 50s afternoon starting at 1:45pm. Bowls and coaching are available. At Thorncli e Bowling Club, o Mortomley Close, High Green.
Tuesday at 1.30pm Stocksbridge Bowls Club will hold an open crown green bowls sessions at the green behind the tennis courts on Linde Crescent. Experienced bowlers are on hand to help you enjoy this friendly sport. Refreshments are available.
WEDNESDAYS
Everyone is welcome at the Tea and Chat group - 1:003:00pm every Wednesday afternoon at St Leonards Church Wortley. Pop in for a drink and a chat. Contact Joan for more details: 0114 2887435
THURSDAYS
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 & Chat - Enjoy a snackgames 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 infor-
Sounds Organised in Barnsley
Sussex’s star organist - Michael Wooldridge will be ‘pulling out the stops’ this coming Saturday at the Astoria Centre in Barnsley. e Astoria Centre at Metro Trading Centre in Barugh Green, Barnsley is home to a unique 1930s theatre organ and Michael will be putting it through its paces when he performs an entertaining a ernoon of popular music this Saturday 13th July at 2.30pm.
As always, Michael will be performing a wide variety of popular music, ranging from West End musicals such as ‘Phantom of the Opera’ to big band favourites, including many well-known tunes that will take you on a musical journey through several decades.
Tickets are priced at £12.50 and are available on the door from 1.45pm.
Brian Joseph RODGERS
Aged 75
Husband of the late Maureen. Devoted Dad, Father-in-Law and Grandad, much loved Uncle, Brother-inLaw and a friend to many.
The funeral service will take place on Thursday 18th July, 11.00 at Grenoside Crematorium, North Chapel.
Family flowers only. Donations will be gratefully received for British Heart Foundation.
Enquiries to T W Birks and Son, 100 Manchester Rad, Deepcar, S36 2RE, Tel0114 2885555
Kelly
Suddenly on 8th June, Chris aged 82 years.
Dearly loved Husband of the late Iris, Dad, and Grandad.
Service at Grenoside Crematorium North Chapel on Tuesday 16th July at 11am.
Family flowers only please but donations if desired Sheffield Children’s Hospital, C/O Dyson Funeral Service, New Road, Deepcar. Tel: 0114 2883169.
Veronica Diane HAWLEY
( Ronnie )
Died peacefully in hospital 20th June 2024 aged 78
Ronnie was the dearly beloved Wife of Ray.
Loving Mom of Paula and Paul. Devoted Grannie to Chloé and Rebecca, loving Mom in Law to Steve, loving Sister in Law and Auntie.
The Funeral Service will take place at Christ Church, Manchester Road, Stocksbridge at 2-30 pm on Tuesday 16th July followed by the Committal at Grenoside Crematorium.
Family flowers only please but donations can be made to B.A.R.C
HUDSON Alan Keith
On July 5th in Birmingham aged 85 years.
Dear Son of Winston and Nellie Hudson of Wharncliffe Side. A much loved Brother, Dad, Grandad, Great Grandad and Uncle.
Funeral to be arranged in Birmingham.
AHERN Joan
Formerly of Deepcar
Died peacefully on 30th June 2024 at Coumes Brook Residential Home after a short illness aged 94.
Dearly loved Mum to Christine, Karen and Valerie Cherished Grandma, Great-Grandma and Great-Great Grandma.
Funeral to be held on Wednesday 24th July at 1:30pm at Grenoside Crematorium, South Chapel Donations in lieu of flowers to Alzheimer’s Society and The Stroke Association via Peace Funerals, 363 Halifax Road Sheffield.
NAYLOR
Margaret Norah (née Gallaway)
Passed away peacefully at home with her family by her side on the 3rd of July 2024 aged 86 years.
Funeral service to be held on Tuesday 23rd July, 1pm at Oughtibridge Church.
All funeral enquiries to John Fairest Funeralcare 0114 234 3129.
Kathleen WINDER 1944 - 2024
To an amazing Lady
Passed away in The Northern General Hospital on 23rd June 2024 aged 80.
Very much loved Wife to Neville and Mum to Paul and his partner Dawn.
The funeral service will be held on Thursday 25th July at 1:30 pm at Wortley Road Methodist Church, High Green followed by 2:30 pm at Grenoside Crematorium in the South Chapel, and afterwards at The Tea Rooms. Donations to Weston Park Cancer Charity.
Kathleen and Neville would like to thank neighbours on King Street, Chapeltown who helped out during Kathleen’s illness.
VALLEY IN BLOOM A SUMMER UPDATE
It’s that time of year again when we meet to choose the calendar pictures for 2025 so we need you to start sending us your photos. Thank you to the people who have already done that. Please email to one of the addresses below or send via our Facebook page. All photos should be LANDSCAPE please, and as high a resolution as possible. If you have quite a few you’d like to share, please get in touch about using a memory stick or cd.
We are also still really short of members, so if you can spare a couple of hours every month to help with planting, weeding and sometimes watering we’d love to hear from you!
Angela angela211267@gmail.com
Catherine catherine.cotterill@hotmail.co.uk
Dear, Staff at The Bridge charity shop Stocksbridge.
I have been visiting your little shop for at least 17 years, and in this time my appreciation has only grown. It is a good day when I can boldly tell someone that has complemented my outfit, “It’s all from the Stocksbridge charity shop”.
Sometimes I visit 2 or 3 times a week, and sometimes it’ll be a month or 2 before I go back, but I can be sure that when I do go back, like an old friend, the shop will always bring me happiness.
Recently I have found myself visiting more, maybe because I have been seeking somewhere stable in a time of personal instability. Although you did not know this about me, I have been very thankful for the option that I have had in visiting your shop.
It is hard to describe the feeling of gratitude one has for a shop, and it does feel a little silly putting this out there, but there is no where else like it. I am sure many others would agree with me on this.
Kindest Regards, The happy charity shopper.
ADVICE OR A PLEA
Gardeners don’t cut the lawn too soon
Give the dandelions and daisies time to bloom
Their nectars to feed butterflies, bees, and ants
On these early springtime flowering plants.
Time to mow the lawn to your hearts content
When the dandelions blooms change to seed baring clocks.
On the ground food for early birds
‘Till bushes and trees wear blossoming frocks. Soon ring collared doves, magpies, blackbirds, robins, wagtails and owls too Fill the air with their trilling songs chirp chirp, cheep cheep, twoo-twit, twoo twoo
Then if we are lucky in the distance a hidden cuckoo’s cu-koo cu-koo.
If allowed to nature thrills all who listen to springs song
Then that pleasure they give us lasts all year long
So gardeners slow down wait another week or two
To give nature the chance to produce such free pleasure for me and you.
Sheila Gent
APPEAL: Indecent exposure in park
Police are appealing for witnesses following a report of indecent exposure in Sheffield.
On 5 July at 10pm, a man allegedly exposed himself to a passer-by in Hillsborough Park. The man was reportedly sitting with another man on a bench when the incident happened.
The man reported to have carried out the act is described as white, of medium build, with a short beard. He is approximately 5ft 9ins and is thought to be in his 50s. He was wearing a black baseball cap and has a tattoo of a scorpion on the left side of his neck.
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GET HIRED
Barnsley College, in collaboration with The Prince’s Trust, successfully hosted a ‘Get Hired’ event for Health and Social Care students.
The event, held at the College’s Old Mill Lane campus, offered students an invaluable opportunity to explore the extensive opportunities within the health and social care sector and connect directly with a wide range of employers.
Numerous local health and social care organisations attended, including Crossroads Caring for Carers, South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, Twenty Four-Seven, Hesley Group, Barnsley Hospital Foundation Trust, The Prince’s Trust and Elder Years Care.
Students left the event with a renewed sense of purpose and a clearer vision of
their career goals, with many expressing gratitude for the chance to network with potential employers and gain practical advice on navigating the health and social care job market.
Jonathan Hawcroft, who studied Level 3 Health and Social Care at the College, said: “I’m just finishing College now and looking for full-time employment in social work and the event allowed me to speak directly to companies in the industry.
“I most enjoyed speaking to Twenty Four-Seven and Helsey Group – I’ve got contact details for both and hopefully an opportunity will arise for me to gain fulltime employment with one of them.”
Alix Simon from The Prince’s Trust who co-organised the event alongside
the College’s Childcare and Health Programme Manager, Emma Harvey, said: “It's important for young people to understand the available options, especially given the range of opportunities in Health and Social Care.
“It’s great that we could bring together local health providers to help with their next steps and filling positions in the Health and Social Care industry.”
We offer a range of full and part-time vocational courses and apprenticeships in Health, Science and Social Care Professions. For more information and to apply for a course starting in September, visit the department page. Alternatively, contact the Information Team by emailing info@barnsley.ac.uk or calling 01226 216 123.
ANYONE FOR SQUASH
Entries are now open for the 2024 ProAir British Junior Championships (BJC), which returns to Sheffield for its historic 50th year anniversary from 31 October – 3 November.
The cream of British and Irish junior squash talent will battle it out across three Sheffield venues in 12 age categories as they bid to secure the coveted titles that have kickstarted the careers of some of the game’s biggest stars.
Since the championship’s inception in 1974, stars including Commonwealth Games gold medallists Gina Kennedy, Nick Matthew and current England captain Adrian Waller have lifted the iconic trophies.
New for this year are separate girls and boys under 9 categories. This expansion will accommodate an increase in entries within the age group and will provide further competitive playing opportunities for our youngest players.
Commenting on the championships, Tournament Organiser, Tim Vail said: “We’re excited to open entries for this year’s ProAir British Junior Championships.
“The BJC is one of the highlights of the junior competitions
calendar and is always a privilege to be involved with, but this year will be extra special as we celebrate 50 years of the tournament.
“We’re looking forward to welcoming the best players from across the UK and Ireland to Sheffield and I’m sure this year’s event will be yet another great spectacle.”
England Squash CEO Mark Williams said: “We’re looking forward to returning to Sheffield for the ProAir British Junior Championships this October, as we celebrate 50 years of this historic competition.
“Many of the UK’s greatest players have lifted titles at the event over the years and the BJC is always a key milestone for many junior players’ future careers.
“Year after year, the squash on show is of an excellent standard and a joy to watch, and I’m sure this year will be no different.”
Supported by title sponsor ProAir, the event was staged at Abbeydale Squash and Fitness Club, Hallamshire Squash Club and Fulwood Squash and Racketball Club.
Since the incident was reported, officers have been carrying out a range of enquiries and is now appealing for anybody who may have any information about the incident to contact us.
You can report information to Police online via live chat or by calling 101, quoting incident number 1082 of 5 July 2024.
Alternatively, you can provide information anonymously via independent charity Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org.
STUDENTS VOTE
Students at Stocksbridge High School have been taking part in voting in line with the national General Election. Students spent some of their form time this week discussing the local and national political parties and the pledges of each party manifesto. This allowed students to develop awareness of the political process in line with the process of casting a ballot as they will have the opportunity to for real in years to come. All students were given the opportunity to vote and ballots were counted resulting in outcomes in line with the national outlook.
Headteacher Designate, Ben Gilder commented “It has been wonderful to see the pupils so actively engaged in politics and discussing issues relevant to themselves, the local community and national picture. Democracy is one of the key British Values that we celebrate with pupils”
SHEFFIELD SCHOOL FIRST TO BE AWARDED ‘ASTHMA FRIENDLY’ STATUS
A school in Sheffield is the first in the city to be certified ‘asthma friendly’ by the South Yorkshire Children and Young People’s Alliance.
Ballifield Community Primary School in Handsworth, Sheffield, is the first school in Sheffield to be accredited as an asthma friendly school.
The South Yorkshire Asthma Friendly Schools initiative, led by the South Yorkshire Children and Young People’s Alliance, aims to improve the care of pupils with asthma by raising awareness through information, training and support for school staff as well as pupils, parents and carers.
Dr Sonal Kansra, Consultant in Paediatric Respiratory Medicine at Sheffield Children's Hospital, said: “Asthma is the most common long-term medical condition in children in the UK, with around 1 in 11 children and young people living with asthma. In the UK we have one of the highest rates of emergency admission and deaths for childhood asthma in Europe. Schools and education partners across South Yorkshire play a significant part of helping us to improve the lives and health of children living with asthma.”
Some of the Asthma Friendly Schools initiative’s key objectives are to ensure all staff in school are trained in asthma awareness, the school to have an asthma policy and register, a process in school for storing inhalers and a notification system of when they will expire and a process in place of when to escalate cases to a health professional and/or parents and carers.
Nicola Ennis, South Yorkshire Children and Young People’s Alliance Programme Director, explained: “We are
working with schools across South Yorkshire to improve asthma awareness and management in schools. This initiative forms one part of a wider South Yorkshire CYP work programme, aiming to remove inequity and improve current and longer-term life outcomes for children and young people by partnering with organisations and young people. It is fantastic to see a number of schools across South Yorkshire already accredited but Ballifield is the first school in Sheffield, and we’re glad to have them onboard!”
Emma Sheppard, a respiratory nurse specialist from Sheffield Children’s Hospital, has worked with staff from Ballifield School and, along with the help from pupil Owen who lives with asthma, has helped them to achieve ‘asthma friendly’ status.
Owen helped Emma to present the school with their certificate at a special assembly on Tuesday 2 July.
Molly Rushforth, Learning Mentor at Ballifield Community Primary School said: “We are delighted to be the first school in Sheffield to have received this recognition of being an ‘asthma friendly’ school. We wanted to improve our knowledge and self confidence so we could improve the care of pupils with asthma in our school. Due to an increasing amount of children being diagnosed with this long term condition we felt it was important to raise awareness. We know this awareness will improve classroom performance and child participation in physical activity. We are proud of all our children at Ballifield and we would like to thank our new asthma champion, Owen who will continue to support pupils in the school with the condition. Finally, we would also like to thank Emma Sheppard for supporting us on this journey.”
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Dawn earns England spot
Penistone runner Dawn Broom competed in the Great North 10k in Newcastle and her time of 46-22 entitled her to represent England Masters at the 10k distance next year in the ladies over60 age category.
Will Hoyland, Chloe Worth and Rhianna Bamford took part in the Endure 24 event in Leeds which involved running as many 8k laps as possible within 24 hours. Competing in the small team mixed category they managed an impressive 33 laps which gave them an overall 30th out of 807 teams and a category position of 5th out of 75 teams.
Bill Phillips broke the club 5k record for men over75 at the Loxley Lash where he clocked 25-31.
ree Penistone runners completed the Hillybank Eccup 10 mile race. First back for the club was Michael Nicholson in 1-21-45 followed by Peter Beever (1-20-30) and Lois Lopez (1-21-45). Penistone was well represented at the urlstone Chase on Saturday. First back for the club in 5th place overall was Dan Rushforth. Close on his heels was Suzanne McGill who not only nished 6th overall but was also the fastest lady clocking 30-44.
On the parkrun scene, Emma Moore led the charge, nishing as the rst female at Frickley with a time of 22-33, while Flynn Rogers secured rst place at Hillsborough juniors with 06-54. George Parr and Suzanne McGill both achieved second places at Penistone, with McGill earning the highest age-graded score of the weekend at 82.11%.
e top age-graded performances were rounded out by Shaun Swallow at Penistone (76.23%), Flynn Rogers at Hillsborough Juniors (75.25%), George Parr at Penistone (74.93%), and Dawn Broom at Wynyard Woodland (74.89%).
Other notable performances included personal bests from Shaun Swallow at Penistone (19-59) and Michael Nicholson at Millhouses (24-11).
Results
Great North 10k, Newcastle 528, Dawn Broom 46-22; 530, John Broom 46-24.
Hillybank Eccup 10 mile race 216, Michael Nicholson 1-19-20; 237, Peter Beever 1-20-30; 256, Lois Lopez 1-21-45.
urlstone Chase
5, Daniel Rushforth 30-05; 6, Suzanne McGill 30-44; 8, Shaun Swallow 31-02; 9, Daniel Hague 31-45; 11, Lesley Parker 34-10; 12, Simon Lovidge 34-50; 24, Stu Smith 41-26; 27, Nick Whittingham 42-01; 32, Barbara Haigh 49-49; 33, Stuart Woodhead 49-51; 35, Steve Dommett 50-37; 36, Steve Dickinson 50-42.
Runthrough Chase e Sun Tatton 5K 16,, Gemma Nutton 24-07.
Barnsley Parkrun 18, Matthew Coldwell 22-59; 63, Stuart Smith 28-32; 65, Heath Ramsden 28-49; 66, Susan Hall 28-51; 90, Daniel Batty 31-43; 102, My-
fanwy Cross 33-20; 144, Lisa Hinchli e 4408.
Penistone Parkrun
2, George Parr 17-17; 3, Ashley Firth 18-56; 10, Suzanne McGill 19-56; 11, Shaun Swallow 19-59; 12, Richard Cottam 20-28; 18, Mark Law 21-39; 27, Nick Pepper 22-47; 28, Alex Melhuish 22-50; 29, Michael Walsh 23-02; 39, Hannah Shaw 23-35; 55, Shelley Anne Gill 24-47; 58, Helen Turner 24-58; 82, Rory O'Sullivan 26-40; 84, Carl Matthewman 2644; 89, Oliver Found 27-00; 102, Keith Gordon 27-51; 118, Andrew Taylor 29-16; 150,
TIGERS RUN OUT OF STEAM
She eld boss Simon Stead admitted his injury-hit side ran out of steam as they were beaten 53-37 at Leicester on ursday.
For the second away meeting this week, the Tru7 Group Tigers raced without their top two Grand Prix stars Jack Holder and Tai Wo nden.
On Monday, the Owlerton out t were able to take Oxford to a last heat decider.
But at Leicester, despite threatening a couple of mini ght-backs, they only provided four race winners against a Lions side desperate for points in their push for the play-o places.
Said Stead: “I think the result feels worse because we did so well at Oxford and I’d hoped that we could continue that momentum.
“But we just ran out of steam covering two of the best riders in the league with R/R and a guest is, obviously, very di cult.
“We came up short, Leicester were riding really well and we didn’t perform as well as what I would’ve hoped for.
“But having said all of that, over the course of the last two meetings I’ve asked for a lot from the lads and everyone has been putting a shi in.
“So it is di cult and it can take its toll and we may have come up short but it certainly wasn’t for a lack of e ort.
“We’ve got a couple of weeks o now for the Speedway of Nations so it’s a chance for us to regroup, give Jack some time to come back and hopefully we can be all guns ring again.”
She eld still sit four points ahead of fourth-placed Oxford and have meetings in hand on the two sides above them in the league table.
e Tigers resume their ROWE Motor Oil Premiership league programme when they host King’s Lynn at Owlerton on ursday, July 18 (7.30pm).
ROWE MOTOR OIL PREMIERSHIP R2:
LEICESTER 53: Max Fricke 14+1, Sam Masters 10+1, Richard Lawson 8, Ryan Douglas 7, Luke Becker 6, Craig Cook 5+2, Sam Hagon 3.
SHEFFIELD 37: Chris Holder 13+1, Troy Batchelor 8+1, Josh Pickering 7, Kyle Howarth 6, Dan Gilkes 3+1, Jason Edwards 0, Jack Holder R/R.
New season equals new Park Steels
Report By
James Fletcher
New signings, ground redevelopment and pre- season matches ready to start. Stocksbridge Park Steels’ season is about to get into ‘full swing.’
Following last season’s narrow escape from the drop. Stocksbridge Park Steels is gearing up for a new season in the Northern Premier League Division One. The fixtures for the upcoming season are yet to be released, Park Steels do know their opponents for the FA Cup Extra Preliminary Round which sees them host Prestwich Heys at Bracken Moor, Saturday the 3rd of August.
Should Stocksbridge win this tie they would be rewarded with a trip to Bradford Park Avenue in the Preliminary Round. Along with the FA Cup the Isuzu FA Trophy 1st Qualifying Round has also been drawn which will see a consecutive home draw against Widnes on Saturday the 7th of September.
Before any competitive game kicks off Park Steels’ preseason preparations get underway this Thursday the 11th of July against Wombwell Town, this will give any Park Steels fans the opportunity to meet their new players as well as some fan favourites
who have secured their immediate future to the club.
Action has already been taken in securing some new and exciting faces through the door, such as striker Sam Kelly from Clay Cross who netted 22 goals from 28 games last season, Danny Deakin (Striker) returns from his time in the states. Midfielder Ashley Butterworth, former York City defender Elliot Owen and the return of former steels shot stopper Harry Garman.
As well as new faces fans will be pleased to know that some top players from last season have committed their immediate future to the club such as Jack Tinker, Jordan Lemon, Alex Phillipson, Olly Nowack and Alex O’Connor have all chosen to remain at the steels for another season.
Kyle Austin who has impressed on his journey through the ranks and now he wants to impress in the first team.
Not only this but work has begun on a redevelopment of the ground, ripping out the old stone steps situated in front of the club house and replacing them with a more wheelchair friendly standing area.
So, it seems that 2024/25 will be a very promising season for the town's top and only team Stocksbridge Park Steels.
Runner completes 100 runs
Valley hill runners couple Louise Harrop and Richard Bowles and little George headed to Poland on Saturday and for Louise getting the letter Z she completed the park run alphabet challenge. Boiling hot with lovely volunteers was how Louise described the experience. Louise may have completed the challenge but she's a massive fan of Park Run so will keep on going.
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Girls Grassroots Football Continues
To Go From Strength To Strength
Whilst the focus of the men's game is currently with England at the Euros the popularity of the women's game continues to grow. Dozens of girl teams across our area at all age groups are now preparing for the 24 / 25 season.
One such team that is enjoying an increase in participation is Penistone Church U14's who due to high interest levels will be expanding into two teams for the 24 / 25 season.
Manager Andy Woodcock told Look Local “Due to the environment we create at Penistone our player retention is fantastic. We have a proven track record of taking girls from their first game in the sport into District, ETC, JPL and Academy football. Whilst most of our team have been with us since they first kicked a ball, as word has spread about our coaches, brilliant
parents and welcoming girls we are finding players from all over Sheffield and surrounding areas wanting to join our group. The only way for us to give all these girls access to grassroots football was to expand so that is exactly what we have done”.
The move to a two-team age group now means that Penistone Church U14 Ladies have available squad spaces for most positions and all abilities. The team trains on a Thursday night at Penistone Grammar School. Anyone interested in going along to meet the team can contact Andy Woodcock (07730524468) or Liam Harding (07872951289) for more details. Penistone Church U14 would also like to hear from any local businesses interested in supporting their expansion through kit sponsorship for the 24 / 25 season.
Ashley Molloy
Valley Hill completed 100 park runs at Concord Park run on Saturday. All his teammates and friends at park run wanted to say well done on another milestone in his park run journey. Chris Grayson said he's a lovely lad and is very supportive to everyone running.
WINNING WEEKEND
Stocksbridge 245-4 (J Murfin 90*, A Hirst 68)
Wombwell 65 all out (C Haywood 4-19, A Hibbert 4-34)
A resounding victory for the 1st XI this weekend, winning by 180 runs away to Wombwell! Matt Price scored a well-made 34 opening the batting, supported by Rob Taylor (21), before it was the Hirst and Mur n show. Mur n and Hirst put on a fantastic 142 run partnership to take the game away from the hosts. Andy Hirst eventually fell for a fabulous 68, leaving Mur n to continue belting boundaries. Unfortunately, he ran out of time and couldn't quite reach a special century, however he nished with his highest ever score, a sensational 90 not out.
e reply with the ball was even more sensational, with Wombwell crumbling to 15-7!!
Both openers Andy Hibbert and Callum Haywood picked up 4 wickets each, as Wombwell were skittled for just 65. Armitage provided a little bit of resistance with 37, however the 1sts wrapped up a very resounding victory! 3 wins in a row elevates the 1sts into 2nd spot!
Stocksbridge 2nd XI 134 all out (M Hague 40, J Hague 36) Norton Oakes 124 all out (J Beever 7-27)
e 2nd XI hosted Norton Oakes 2nd XI this weekend at Lucas Wheels Bracken Moor, looking to follow up their good victory last weekend.
Batting rst 'Bridge, posted 134 all out, mainly thanks to the Hague brothers' exploits. Matt top scored with a crucial 40, very well supported by brother James, who added 36.
e pair added a 68 run partnership to help push the 2nds towards a useful total. Wickets fell regularly a er this, with Chris Ogley and Liam Grayson the only other 2 batsmen to reach double gures.
e response in the eld started o slowly, with the visitors putting together a 44 run opening stand. Following a bowling change it was all about one man with the ball, Jenson Beever. Jenson amazingly claimed all of the rst 7 wickets, including clean bowling 5 batters. Tom Perry and Liam Grayson added a wicket each but Beever's fantastic spell put Stocksbridge in the driving seat. e game was heading towards a nervy and tight nish, with 1 wicket remaining, the visitors needed 12 runs from the nal 3 overs. With 11 needed to win, Norton Oakes' nal 2 batters had a mix-up in communication, leading to a match-winning run out for Stocksbridge! A great e ort in the eld, led by Jenson's career best gures.
A double delight for Stocksbridge, with both sides recording impressive victories.
