CHARGED: Man charged following malicious communications
A She eld man has been charged following malicious communications shared on social media a er a man sadly died during the Shefeld Wednesday v West Bromwich Albion xture on Saturday 28 September.
Richard Crisp, 55, from Hillsborough, is charged with sending communication/article of an indecent or o ensive nature.
He has been released on police bail until his court appearance at She eld Magistrates’ Court on 14 October 2024.
West Brom named the man as Mark Townsend, and said it would hold a minute’s
silence during the match against Middlesbrough on Tuesday night.
An Albion fan who said he witnessed the incident at Hillsborough said stopping the game would have given medical teams quicker access and more room to work.
West Brom and She eld Wednesday said they would be working together to investigate the circumstances.
In a statement, She eld Wednesday sent its condolences to the victim’s family and said it would be working with all those involved to “collectively establish the full circumstances regarding this tragic loss of life”.
end and was a massive success. For John Burkhill, the ‘Man with the Pram’, it was a particularly special day, as he hit an impressive milestone: 1,050 races. He says his late wife and his daughter are with him when he walks, which keeps him going. More runners take on e She eld 10k page 14-15.
Council Launches Lord Mayor Awards
In an exciting new initiative, the Sheffield City Council has announced the launch of the Lord Mayor Awards, dedicated to acknowledging the exceptional contributions of individuals and organisations enriching the city of Sheffield.
These awards aim to honour those who have significantly impacted Sheffield’s community life, showcasing leadership in their respective fields or helping elevate the city’s stature. The recognition spans various sectors, including community leadership, innovative businesses, volunteers, and cultural pioneers, as well as everyday heroes working quietly to support their neighbours.
An additional highlight of these awards is the opportunity to commend an ‘unsung hero’, offering a personal accolade from the Lord Mayor of Sheffield.
Between September and November 2024, residents can nominate deserving candidates across six diverse categories. The eligibility for nominations
extends to any individual, group, or organisation based in, living in, or working in Sheffield.
Nomination Categories Include:
Outstanding Contribution to Local Community
Promotion of the Arts, Music, and Culture
Contribution to Education
Local Sport Development
Advancements in Environment or Science
The Young Sheffield Hero
How to Nominate: Nominations can be made via email by contacting lordmayor@sheffield.gov.uk, ensuring the subject line reads 'Lord Mayor Awards Nomination'. Alternatively, nomination forms will be available at local libraries across the city, includ-
ing the Central Library, Chapeltown, Hillsborough and Stocksbridge, among others. Postal entries are also welcomed and should be addressed to the Lord Mayor’s Office at the Town Hall, Sheffield.
The selection panel, comprising members from Sheffield United community group, Sheffield Wednesday community foundation, and Hendersons Relish, will convene in early 2025 to decide the winners. The awards ceremony is scheduled to take place at the Town Hall in March 2025.
Reflecting on the initiative, Lord Mayor Jayne Dunn expressed her enthusiasm, stating, “The Lord Mayor Awards will bring together our diverse communities to celebrate each other and the wonderful people in Sheffield. This initiative not only recognises the achievements but also the dedicated efforts our residents contribute to the city. I am eagerly looking forward to honouring the incredible work being done across Sheffield at our celebratory event next year.”
Wortley Hall Walled Garden:
Many people will have visited Wortley Hall to walk in the beautiful gardens or have afternoon tea in the lovely dining room.
However, not everyone walks up the Peace Walk to discover the Walled Garden. This is a beautiful, historic, walled kitchen garden which is still functioning. In contrast to the formal gardens of the Hall, this is a garden dedicated primarily to growing food, including three polytunnels and an orchard with nearly 50 trees, many of which are unique Yorkshire and heritage varieties. The garden is open for visitors 10am - 3.30pm Tuesday and Friday.
The garden has been managed by a group of volunteers (Wortley Hall Walled Garden Growers) for about eighteen months. They aim to grow fruit and vegetables using sustainable methods, many of which would have
been familiar to our grandfathers, who remembers comfrey liquid? They make all their own compost, and work with the ground staff at the hall to collect all the leaves in the autumn to make leaf mould. The produce is available for visitors to buy, the garden also provides fresh produce to Wortley Hall kitchens and local food pantries, the current partners are Chapel Green at High Green and Crossroads in Barnsley.
The volunteers are currently in the middle of harvest, with crops of tomatoes, cucumbers, courgettes, green beans and potatoes providing fresh local produce to visitors. There is also the apples and pears to be picked, a reward for all the hard work that went into refurbishment of the orchard during the winter and early spring. This work was helped with funding from the Penistone Ward Alliance which allowed the volunteers to buy a tripod ladder and other specialist equipment.
Wortley Hall Walled Garden Growers are keen to share this special part of Wortley Hall with visitors. On Sunday 13th October they are holding their annual Apple Day, 11 am3pm. Entry is free and visitors will have an opportunity to look round the orchard and gardens. They have sent the first load of apples off for pressing, so bespoke Wortley Hall Apple juice will be available to buy, as well as a range of apple varieties and other fresh produce, all from the garden (sales are cash only). People will also get the opportunity to press apples themselves and taste the fresh apple juice they have produced. There will be a quiz, a raffle and the opportunity to talk all things "apple related"!
Apple Day By Ruth Price, Volunteer.
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FOOD MATTERS HONOURED WITH AWARD
Stocksbridge Food Matters has been recognised as one of the first recipients of the North Star Award, an accolade presented by Sheffield City Council’s North Local Area Committee (LAC). The award highlights the incredible efforts of local volunteers, whose dedication has been instrumental in providing free or low-cost food packs to numerous residents in the area.
The group’s exceptional contribution to the community was celebrated during a ceremony where Councillor Alan Hooper, Chair of the North LAC, presented them with their certificate. Stocksbridge Food Matters has made significant strides in tackling food insecurity, thanks to the
hours of volunteer work that have supported many local families in need.
The North LAC, which aims to involve residents in decision-making processes across North Sheffield, holds quarterly meetings in various locations to encourage public participation. The committee also provides funding for community projects, supporting initiatives like youth activities, services for older people, pedestrian improvements, and foodbanks.
This recognition is a testament to the vital role that community-led projects play in fostering support and solidarity in the region.
IMAGES RELEASED FOLLOWING DISORDER ON LEPPINGS LANE
Police have released CCTV images following a disorder.
On Saturday 13 April at 5pm, it is reported that a disorder took place between a group of men on Leppings Lane, in the Hillsborough area of Sheffield.
Officers have conducted extensive enquiries, including a trawl through CCTV, and are now releasing the following images as it is believed that these men may hold vital information that could help with their investigation.
Do you recognise these men?
If you have any information at all, you call report it to us by calling 101 or through our website.
Please quote investigation number 14/111084/24 when you get in touch. You can access our online reporting here
https://www.southyorkshire.police.uk/ro/ report/
SYMCA invests £150m in transformative projects
£100 Million to renew the Supertram
New figures have shown that the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA) has invested £150m over the past financial year into transformative projects across every part of South Yorkshire.
In total SYMCA has invested in 182 projects through the Capital Investment Programme which aims to give people and businesses in South Yorkshire the best chance to thrive. Many of the projects are helping to improve public transport, revitalise town and city centres, protect areas from flooding, develop underused areas and provide improved health care access.
These exciting investment projects, which cover Barnsley, Doncaster, Rotherham and Sheffield were discussed at the SYMCA board meeting on Tuesday 10 September.
Some of the projects invested in by SYMCA during the 2023/24 Capital Investment programme include:
Renewal of Supertram £100m – allowing us to extend the life of tram tracks, improve reliability and safety and connect communities for generations to come
South Yorkshire Airport City – over £3m of funding committed to support Doncaster Council to undertake the processes needed to acquire the airport site and go through the
procurement process to appoint a new operator who will re-open Doncaster Sheffield Airport
Glass Works
£3.6m and Barnsley Market Gate Bridge
£8.9m – helping deliver the award-winning Glass Works retail, leisure and public space in Barnsley’s regenerated town centre and deliver the Market Gate Bridge, a much-needed active travel link into the town centre
Sheffield Heart of the City 2 £9m and Westbar £3.65m - supporting Sheffield’s Heart of the City 2 development which is currently transforming the city centre with improved retail, working, leisure and living environment and Westbar which is the second largest regeneration project in Sheffield that will deliver accommodation, offices and retail
Rotherham to Kilnhurst Flood Alleviation Scheme £2m and Forge Island to Riverside footbridge £1m – improved flood defences to reduce risk of flooding in Templeborough, Rotherham town centre, Parkgate and Kilnhurst area and a new footbridge across the River Don connecting Forge Island to Riverside, supporting regeneration to the town centre
Zero emission buses £18.1m - the introduction of zero-emission electric buses across South Yorkshire through the Zero Emission Bus Regional Area (ZEBRA) scheme
A double celebration for Ecclesfield Library
It is 10 years since the library was taken over by volunteers, along with some other Sheffield libraries. Representatives of them all celebrated this anniversary recently at Park Library and shared the wonderful service we are all giving to our communities. The Trustees of Friends of Ecclesfield Library and all volunteers are also planning an open day on Wednesday 9th October to celebrate the 40th Anniversary of the official opening
of our building. Exactly 40 years ago the MP Norman Buchan, not only a Shadow Minister but a lover of traditional Scottish songs, performed the opening ceremony. During the day, there will be free refreshments and a display of the origins of the library in the village. At 6.30 a formal reception , which the Deputy Lord Mayor , Cllr Safiya Saeed Berberaawii, will attend, will include readings by volunteers from their favourite books.
MP DISCUSSES FUTURE OF STEEL IN THE UK
On Tuesday 24th September, newly elected Labour MP Marie Tidball brought together LIBERTY Steel, trade unions, businesses, and energy organisations at Labour Party Conference in Liverpool, to discuss the new Labour Government’s approach and decisions towards a brighter future, and necessary decarbonisation of our steel sector.
Marie co-hosted the event with Chris McDonald, the Labour MP for Stockton North. The event was attended by multiple MPs, Community and GMB unions as well as industry leaders, including Hydrogen UK, CCSA, Rolls Royce, Airbus and Cadent. The group discussed the current challenges and opportunities of the UK steel industry, the new Labour Government’s plans for the sector and its industrial strategy.
The event also included discussion with new technology representatives, including carbon capture and storage and hydrogen, and how the benefits of early adoption can support securing our domestic steel industry.
Labour’s manifesto includes a commitment to invest up to £3 billion in greening steel as part of its Clean Energy Mission.
The Chancellor also announced at Labour Conference that the Government will publish their new Industrial Strategy next month – for the first time since 2017 - which was warmly welcomed by all at the event.
Working together, these policies will have the intention to boost resilience, competitiveness, and turbo-charge investment into the steel industry, to secure and create good jobs.
Local Labour MP for Penistone and Stocksbridge Marie Tidball said:
“Steel has been at the beating heart of our communities for over 180 years in Stocksbridge. Bringing together business and trade unions to feed into the forthcoming industrial strategy, is one of the best ways we can secure its future.
The Labour Government investment in our steel industry will help attract private investment to secure jobs and boost growth.
I was delighted to be sat alongside so many industry and union leaders facilitated by LIBERTY Steel,and look forward to contributing to the government’s steel strategy and sitting on the APPG for Steel.”
Jeffrey Kabel, Chief Transformation Officer at LIBERTY Steel Group said:
"This was a valuable chance to bring together politicians, businesses, business bodies and trade unions with an interest in the aerospace, defence and energy industries, all strategic sectors that LIBERTY's Stocksbridge plant supplies with high-value specialist steels.
Many thanks to Marie and Chris for cohosting a stimulating discussion on how to deliver competitiveness, resilience and growth as UK industry decarbonises. It was excellent to exchange views on the policy decisions the new Labour government will make that will impact the UK steel industry and its domestic and international value chains."
Volunteer Libraries
Thriving But New Recruits Needed
Since volunteers took over most of Sheffield's suburban libraries in 2014, the scheme has proved a great success. Despite early concerns from critics, none of the libraries run by volunteers has had to close.
These community-run libraries now offer much more than just books. They host activities like Harry Potter days, farmers' markets, open garden events, and even a story festival. There are also friendship groups, writers’ circles, book clubs, and warm spaces for those in need.
Many libraries now stock their own books, reducing their dependence on council resources. This means that library users themselves have more say over which books are available, creating a more user-friendly experience.
“Volunteer libraries have brought a new dimension to public libraries in Sheffield,” said Jenny van Tinteren, chair of trustees at STAND, which manages Stannington Library. “Now they’re managed by people who would otherwise be library members, bringing the management closer to the actual users.”
However, many of the original volunteers were already retired when they first stepped up a decade ago. As they now reach their seventies, eighties, and beyond, a new generation of volunteers is needed to keep these libraries running smoothly.
If you are interested in volunteering, you can contact your local library by phone, in person, or by email. For more information, reach out to Bob Mynors at suouhwqoq@gmail. com or call 07455728772.
“Listen very carefully, we shall say this only once…”
The Grenoside & Birley Carr Players are excited to return to the stage with ‘Allo ‘Allo 2 – The Camembert Caper this October at Grenoside Community Centre. Directed by Jonathan Hester, this sequel follows the success of their 2014 production of the classic BBC series adaptation. Many original cast members, including Mark Winton and Caroline Oakley as café owners Rene and Edith Artois, are reprising their roles.
The play sees Rene once again navigating the antics of Michelle of the Resistance, his waitresses’ affections, and the familiar chaos brought by the TV series’ iconic characters. Mark Winton shared
his enthusiasm, saying, “Playing Rene ten years ago was so enjoyable... I couldn’t wait to get started on the sequel!”
The production welcomes new members this year and is supported by Stannington Players. Adapted by David Pibworth, David Lovesy, and Steve Clark, the play promises to deliver the same humor and beloved catchphrases fans remember.
Performances run from Wednesday 16th to Friday 18th October at 7:30 pm, with a 2:30 pm matinee on Saturday 19th. Tickets can be secured by calling Ticket Secretary Helen on 01226 754462.
OCTOBER
WEDNESDAY
2 Bradfield Walkers are Welcome - Local History Morning Round Walk in the Upper Agden Valley led by Malcolm Nunn, start 10.30am from outside Old Horns Inn, High Bradfield, return around 1pm. FREE but donations welcome. 2337463. www.bradfield-walkers.org.uk
2 Stocksbridge & District WI are meeting at Christchurch Community Hall Manchester Road Stocksbridge, 7.15 for 7.30 start, when we will be poppy crafting for Remembrance and will be hearing about the work of the RBL and the role of the Girl Guides in wartime. Further details on 07939941818
THURSDAY
3 High Green WI will be meeting at 7.30pm on Thursday the 3rd of October in the Church Hall, behind the Methodist Church, on Wortley Road. The event is “A Saucy Tale” - The History of Henderson’s Relish by Mark Dawson. The competition is “A ‘saucy’ Item. Members and visitors warmly welcome.
3 Stocksbridge Art Society. Evening Demonstration (7 to 9 pm). Local street scene in acrylics by Sean Barry. Christ Church Community Hall, Stocksbridge, S36 1DY. All welcome: Members free; non-members £5 inc. refreshments.
FRIDAY
4 St Leonards church Wortley are having an evening of “The
good old days of old time music hall” on 4th of October at 6.30pm Come along for a good old fashioned singalong (refreshments will be served) Tickets £5 from Thurgoland school, from Joan on 01142 887435, or from Wortley Post Office.St Leonards church Wortley are having an evening of “The good old days of old time music hall” on 4th of October at 6.30pm Come along for a good old fashioned singalong (refreshments will be served) Tickets £5 from Thurgoland school, from Joan on 01142 887435, or from Wortley Post Office.
SATURDAY
5 St Nicholas’ Church, High Bradfield, A Concert of Music and Song with Bolsterstone Male Voice Choir and Oughtibridge Brass Band. In memory of Frank Sheldon and Diane Westwood. No tickets, retiring donations appreciate for Charities. 2.30pm
SUNDAY
6 Wadsley and Loxley Commoners - Commoners Muck-In morning- Probably clearing small saplings. Everyone is welcome ... come for as long or as little as you like. Meet 10:00, finish at 12 noon. We have tools, please bring good gloves if you have some. www.walc. epizy.com or facebook page for more details.
6 On Sunday the 6th of October at 2.30pm the Service at Bullhouse Chapel will be led by
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MONDAY
7 Bradfield Historical Society - South Yorkshire Civil Wars, a talk by Catherine Warr, Village Hall, Low Bradfield, 2337463, bradfield.history@mypostoffice.co.uk, 7.30pm
7 Stocksbridge and Deepcar Townswomen’s Guild meeting at Christ Church, at 2.30pm. Manchester Road, S36 1DY. Speaker will be Janet RidlerThe topic is The History of Sheffield Cathedral. Visitors and new members welcome @ £3 per meeting.
7 TARA’s Baby and Toddler group at the Christian Centre, Cedar Road 9.30 - 11.30 Drop in any time. Lots for fun things to do. Everyone welcome 07957 206646
TUESDAY
8 Stocksbridge Art Society Open Mornings & Display of Work: 10 am to 12 noon. Christ Church Community Centre, Stocksbridge (rear of Christ Church). As part of the Homegrown Festival, you are invited to visit our friendly members at work in class and see our work on display in the foyer. We offer a warm welcome to all.
WEDNESDAY
9 Don Valley Probus will meet at 10.00AM in Christ Church Community Hall, 586 Manchester Road, Stocksbridge, with a presentation by Tony Perkins, `Medieval Pilgrimag-
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es`. Our meetings are always relaxed and take place on alternate Wednesday mornings throughout the year. For more information about our group, please visit our website at www.donvalleyprobus.co.uk We look forward to welcoming you at our next meeting.
THURSDAY
10 Chapeltown WI will hold their AGM at 7.30pm in Chapeltown Methodist Church.
After the business members will enjoy a pie and pea supper followed by a Celebration cake for their 40th Anniversary. The competition is for a red item..
FRIDAY
11 Poetry for Pleasure –Stocksbridge Library – 1.30 to 2.30. Listen to some poetry or bring a favourite poem to share.
SUNDAY
13 Apple Day Wortley Hall Walled Garden
MONDAY
14 Wadsley and Loxley Commoners - a talk by Jheri Bryant, ‘History of Bricks from Antiguity to the Present Day’, 7.30pm, Wadsley Church Hall, Worrall Road. Small charge, free refreshments, www.walc.epizy. com
TUESDAY
15 Friends of Wortley Hall Gardens October meeting will be on Tuesday 15th at Wortley Hall and will be a talk by Geoff Higgs “Reading the fields” A
quick guide tu the historyof field systems New members welcome, admission is £2.50, free for friends of Wortley Hall Gardens. If you are interested contact Barry on 0114 2830056
WEDNESDAY
16 Bolsterstone Archaeology and Heritage Group AGM and talk. 7.30pm The AGM will be followed by a talk from Colin Merrony on Gainsborough Old Hall. The event will be on zoom (members only), contact bahgmembership@gmail.com for details. We meet in the hall at Christchurch on Manchester Rd, Stocksbridge. Refreshments available, there is a small entry charge: Non-members £4, members £2. All welcome.
THURSDAY
17 Friends of Wortley Hall Gardens September meeting will be on Tuesday 17th at Wortley Hall and will be the start of year social with tea, coffee and cakes. New members welcome, admission is £2.50, free for friends of Wortley Hall Gardens. If you are interested contact Barry on 0114 2830056
SATURDAY
19 Wadsley and Loxley Commoners - Annual Fungus walk. As nature starts to think about shutting down for the winter, it’s time for our annual look at the fungi putting in an appearance this year. Meet in the Long Lane car park for a prompt 10am start, finish around 12 noon. Guide ... Alan Smith www.walc.epizy.com
19 High Green Art Exhibition , 19th and 20th October, St Mary’s Church Hall, Packhorse Lane, 10am to 4pm. An exhibition of local art work, a selection of which will be available to buy. Free entry with raffle tickets and refreshments available for purchase.
19 Wadsley and Loxley Commoners and Friends of Wisewood and District - Bulb Planting and Seasonal crafts (weaving with natural materials, making puppets with sticks and clay and mobiles) in the Wisewood Community Garden next to RIVA and Wisewood Sports Centre. Refreshments (home made cakes) and more crafts/children’s activities in Wisewood Church, for all ages, 1-3pm. If weather is bad all events will be in Wisewood Church.
TUESDAY
22 TARA’s Coffee Morning at the Christian Centre, Cedar Road 10.15 - 11.45 am Everyone welcome so just drop in for cake and coffee 07957 206646
WEDNESDAY
23 Don Valley Probus will meet at 10.00AM in Christ Church Community Hall, 586 Manchester Road, Stocksbridge, with a presentation by Ron Pickering, `North Yorks Moors Railway`. Our meetings are always relaxed and take place on alternate Wednesday mornings throughout the year. For more information about our group, please visit our website
at www.donvalleyprobus.co.uk
We look forward to welcoming you at our next meeting
23 Local wildlife special at The Venue. 6-8pm Films, talks, discussion. All welcome- Stocksbridge Community Forum
SATURDAY
26 High Green Methodist Church. Autumn Fayre starting at 11am.
Stalls include cakes, bric-abrac, gifts, books, tombola etc. Sandwiches, cakes and drinks are available. All welcome.
26 Science Club at the Inman Pavilion, 2.00 - 4.00 pm Moorland Drive S36 1EG Have fun with Magnets!
MONDAY
28 10.00 - 11.45am Kids’ Spooky Craft Club at the Inman Pavilion Moorland Drive S36 1EG. Come and make lots of spooky things for just £2.00!
NOVEMBER
FRIDAY
1-3 Silkstone Parish Church S75 4JH Wonderfully Made in Yorkshire. 40 stalls selling unique handmade gifts . Light refreshments available. Entry - £1.00 Opening times: Friday - 12.00 noon - 8.00 pm; Saturday & Sunday - 10.00 am - 4.00 pm
SUNDAY
3 Wadsley and Loxley Commoners - Commoners Muck-In morning- Probably clearing small saplings. Everyone is welcome ... come for as long or
as little as you like. Meet 10:00, finish at 12 noon. We have tools, please bring good gloves if you have some. www.walc. epizy.com or facebook page for more details.
MONDAY
4 Bradfield Historical SocietyYorkshire People, a talk by Josephine Firth, Village Hall, Low Bradfield, 2337463, bradfield. history@mypostoffice.co.uk, 7.30pm
SATURDAY
9 Wadsley and Loxley Commoners - Autumn Bird Walk - John and Anne Robinson’s regular seasonal bird walks continue. Have the winter visitors begun to return? No dogs on this walk please. Meet at 9am at Rural Lane Car Park, FREE but donation welcome. www.walc.epizy.com
MONDAY
11 Worrall Environmental Group have a meeting at 7:30pm in the Blue Ball with the usual agenda: Parks, Tubs, Troughs, Budget, Clean up, etc. Followed by the AGM. All Worrallers welcome. Refreshments afterwards. No charge.
MONDAY
18 Wadsley and Loxley Commoners - a short AGM followed by ‘Comtempory Photos of Old Loxley’ by Malcolm Nunn, 7.30pm, Wadsley Church Hall, Worrall Road. www.walc.epizy.com
RULE BRITANNIA
There’ll be plenty of flag waving and audience participation at the Penistone Paramount on the afternoon of the 12th October, when a special one-off “Last Night of the Proms’ show hits town.
The show features music from across the British Isles, with such popular tunes as ‘Highland Cathedral’, ‘Men of Harlech’, ‘On Ilkley Moor’, as well as music by Elton John, The Beatles, together with other film hits including The Dam Busters and the best of the James Bond themes - all performed by the award-winning Thurlstone Brass Band and organist - Kevin Grunill at the Paramount’s mighty Compton Cinema Organ.
A show such as ‘Rule Britannia’ wouldn’t be complete without
XMAS LIGHT SHOW
Sheffield Cathedral’s popular Christmas light show, Illuminated: The Gift, returns for its fifth year from 3 to 7 December. Early bird tickets are available until 30 September.
This stunning son-et-lumière display lights up the Cathedral, both inside and out, attracting nearly 50,000 visitors over the past five years. This year’s show, The Gift, will depict the story of God’s greatest gift across the ancient walls of the Cathedral.
The light show has become a festive tradition for many families in Sheffield and beyond. Abi
a rousing finale, including ‘The Sailor’s Hornpipe’, ‘Jerusalem’, ‘Rule Britannia’ and of course ‘Land of Hope & Glory’.
“Flag waving, rattles and other noise making devices are positively encouraged during the finale”, said Organist Kevin Grunill “Let’s raise the Paramount’s new roof with a celebration of the best of British music right here in the heart of the Pennines”.
RULE BRITANNIA
Saturday 12th October at 2.30pm Tickets £15.00 Penistone Paramount - Box Office 01226 767532
Thompson, Dean of Sheffield, says, “It’s amazing how visitors experience both peace and excitement at the same time, leaving uplifted.”
The award-winning Luxmuralis team will once again create the display, with tickets priced at £8 for adults and £6 for children. Family packages are also available, with a 10% discount for early bookings.
Supported by Utilita Energy Hub, the event aims to make the light show more accessible to all.
Peacefully in the Northern General Hospital.
Dearly loved Mum of the late Andrew and Julie, Mum in Law to Keith, Gran to Gemma and Bethany, Big Gran to Enzo and Vito.
A lovely lady with a wonderful smile, she will be very sadly missed.
Funeral service to be held at St Anne’s Church, Deepcar on Tuesday 8th October at 12 noon, followed by a committal at Grenoside Crematorium, North Chapel at 1pm.
Family flowers only with donations if desired to The Kidney Foundation UK.
years and still knocking about’
God has you in his keeping We
and Bethany Gemma, Aldo, Enzo and Vito
Keith BEAUMONT
Passed away on 14th September 2024 aged 80 yrs
Loving Dad and Grandad
There will be a celebration of Keith’s life at The Huntsman, Thurlstone on Saturday, 12th October at 2pm.
Donations on the day will be for the Community Palliative Care Team.
Joan Barbara JOHNSON (née Weston)
Passed away peacefully on 21st September, aged 84.
Beloved wife of Alan. Treasured Mum of David and Richard, Mum in Law to Marie and Michelle. Devoted Grandma to Robert and Katie. Much loved Sister and Auntie. Service at Bradfield Church on Monday 14th October at 13.30 followed by committal at Grenoside South Chapel at 14.30.
Family flowers only. Donations if desired to St. Luke’s Hospice or Macmillan Cancer Care.
Enquiries to T W Birks and Son, 100 Manchester Rd, S36 2RE, 0114 2885555
To all residents of Bolsterstone, Deepcar and Stocksbridge
The Participatory Budgeting event which was due to happen on 16th October at The Venue will no longer take place. This is because we only had 3 groups apply, all of whom were deemed to fit the criteria, so the money they asked for has been granted, with the remainder being rolled over to next year’s event. Stocksbridge Community Leisure Centre, Steel Valley ( Environmental) Project and the Upper Don Trails Trust are the groups which benefit.
We need to thank Stocksbridge Town Council for making this money available. A message to all local groups: you’ve got about one year to come up with some good ideas which will benefit the lives of people in our community- so pick up the gauntlet! Can we do this?
Barbara Horsman
PB Task Group Chair
Thank you
Members of Chapeltown WI wish to thank everyone who supported the MacMillan
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coffee morning. A total of £600. was raised.
Support for Marie Tidball
After last weeks letter berating our MP and the government maybe someone should offer some other view .My husband and I are pensioners in our 80’s and do not need the winter fuel allowance and all our friends and acquaintances are in this same position. Of course it was nice to receive the extra during the last few winters but in the present situation we feel the NHS are more deserving of the allowance. We are not rich but we do pay tax on our pensions which may be the criteria for deciding who receives the winter fuel allowance.
Signed MJ Deepcar
SHOE BOXES FOR ROMANIA
Green moor chapel are again supporting this worthwhile cause in its 35 years of supporting babies, children up to 15 years of age and pensioners. The shoe boxes will be filled in the Providence Room at the chapel on Monday 14th and Tuesday 15th October between 9.30 and 3.30
Any donations of items suitable for sending or money towards transport costs can be brought to the church or alternatively contact Jennifer on 0114 2885591 who can arrange collection if required.
Jennifer Johnson
SHOE BOX APPEAL
It’s SHOE BOX time again for the charity Children in Distress in Romania.
This year we will be at the Christ Church Hall every Monday and Tuesday from 10:00 am until 3:00
pm, starting on Monday the 30th September until Tuesday the 29th October to collect your shoe boxes.
Thank you all for your continued support and to all those people who have left knitting for us at the Bridge shop.
Margaret McGuire and the Shoe Box Team.
Global Warming
There are two points to my letter today.
The Don Valley Railway Line, Stocksbridge - Sheffield has been scrapped by the new government. Can the ‘Global Warming’ supporters give a credible an-
swer to the fact that we have had the coldest and probably wettest summer for more than 10 years. The temperature today is approaching an all time low. Climate change is a fact of life. Global warming was invented, when some years the arctic circle had a warm winter and much of the ice melted. It is back up to normal up there now.
David Lawson
MP’s questions
Dear Look Local
I was a little concerned about your front page coverage, in issue 1340, of our MP’s question to the Minister of water and flooding with regard to the unacceptable levels of sewage dumped into the local water course. She would have been fully aware of the govt’s proposal (special measures) Bill and therefore this appears to be a cheap way of trying to show the Government in a good light and for her to attract attention for pioneering what is a national issue.
Being a tad cynical i feel the labour spin doctors will have fully briefed their MPs to raise such questions as try do seen to orchestrate their script on a regular basis. Before the election we had “fully costed and fully funded” since the election its been a £22 billion black hole (no mention of the excessive pay rise to train drivers without the need to reform any archaic work practices)
It would have been more interesting to hear her raise a question (unscripted by spin) on fuel allowances no longer available to pensioners and her views on that!
I am beginning to feel that we lost a good independently-minded MP at the last election.
Yours Sincerely
Andrew Bailey, Chapeltown.
State Pensions
Dear editor
You published a letter today from an unnamed contributor about the local MP and pensioners’ winter fuel payments. May I make some observations?
The annual single state pension in 2023 was £8,122; in 2024 it is £8814 an increase of £692.
Last year the winter fuel payment was made to millions of pensioners whether they needed it or not. Many pensioners viewed this payment as unwanted and unneeded charity and donated it to a more deserving cause.
The last government was considered to be a friend to pensioners (as it is thought they are more likely to vote and more likely to vote Conservative) and yet, after 14 years in power there are still pensioners living in poverty and for who a payment of up to £300 makes a difference of whether they can afford to heat their homes or not.
Yours sincerely
Richard Webb
Steels, Energy, etc
Dear Look Local
Graham Shepherd is mistaken in all his points in his reply to my questions to our new MP about steel, energy, etc.
I’ll take his empty points in turn.
* It is stated Government policy to close primary steelmaking in favour of recycling by melting scrap in electric arc furnaces, which cannot supply anything like enough steel for our industries. The private owners of blast furnaces not only have had no choice but to take decisions in the light of this, but have major incentive for closure given the exceptional Government largesse available for sucking up to the ‘green’ line. It is not less ‘green’ to make primary steel in the UK, owing to abundant and easily extractable reserves of not just coal but also iron ore, so there is no need to import it, and it would be a major boost to our security as well as economic base to employ UK workers in extraction.
* Wind power is especially cost-INeffective given enormous build, installation, maintenance, short lifespan and decommission costs on top of the colossal expense of connection to a very large number of separate, very remote small facilities, and the energy losses in conversions and long-distance transmission.
* The energy storage problem indeed is insurmountable. The main proposed method is by battery, which costs 10X and more what would be competitive, and there is no new technology on the horizon to significantly alter this. Intensive research ongoing for many decades has reached a near asymptote. Although there is new material to try to better separate the anode and cathode to cut down on dendrite formation, at best this would offer only marginal improvement in efficiency. Any form of storage, such as pumping water uphill to later let it flow back down, entails two huge ener-
gy conversion losses, on top of build and maintenance expenditure.
* The longstanding political propaganda that supposedly 97% of scientists agree that climate change is manmade is a laughable abuse of survey methodology. Those counted as agreeing in fact only had to acknowledge being open-minded about a possible anthropogenic contribution, and many only conceded even this because of the threat to their research funding and/or position and career. Most scientists with relevant knowledge know that natural causes are at least the predominant drivers of climate change, if not overwhelmingly (or exclusively) so.
* ‘Net zero’, as everyone well recognises, is an hilarious farce given the UK’s less than 1% contribution to man-made global CO2 output (never mind to CO2 as a whole), even if the CO2 theory had any basis, which it does not: the evidence overwhelmingly contradicts it – all real-world data; support is only from modelling through ignoring almost all natural factors (the usual ‘garbage in, garbage out’ fatal flaw in modelling). Furthermore, the measures are fraudulent in often having a larger ‘carbon footprint’ than what they replace (eg, manufacturing in China, the Drax wood pellets from felled US forests, etc).
* Contrary to all indication, according to Wiki at least, Ed Milliband actually does have a school qualification in physics! So Graham is right on tjis one point, but this makes it even less excusable that the Energy Secretary holds the beliefs he does in the face of basic science that undermines them. Either he is astonishingly inept at marshalling information, and/or is wilfully blind to important information through buying into extreme misanthropic ideology. Either way, he’s unfit for office.
Yours sincerely Steven P Moxon
Christ gave us hope, a way to cope with life’s trials and tribulations
His message of love, new life from above with his life meant an end to privations
If each day we pray he may show us the way to bring peace to the numerous nations
Recognising the worth of his coming earth will ensure joy for all future generations!
Sheila Gent, aged 90
FAITH
Suzanne dips under 3 hours at Berlin Marathon
Penistone runner Suzanne McGill paced her marathon to perfection to dip under three hours at the Berlin Marathon. She finished strongly with a time of 2-59-22 which is an 8 minute improvement on her time at the London Marathon in April.
Suzanne’s time broke her own club record which she set in London. She finished in 19th place in the over45 ladies age category in a marathon which attracts the best runners around the world.
A good number of Penistone runners made the trip to Sheffield on Sunday to compete in the City’s 10k race.
First home for the club was Andrew Heppenstall in 34-14 which gave him first place in the competitive men’s over40 age category.
Next in for the club and third in the men’s over40 age category was Richard Cottam in 34-52. First lady back was Lois Lopez in 45-58 which was a pb and gave her second place in the ladies over50 age category.
John Broom ran his fastest 10k for seven years at the Knutsford 10k, his finishing time was 40-35.
Thursday night saw the first of the winter handicap series which involves running up to the Royd Moor viewing point in Millhouse Green.
First back in the handicap race was Myfanwy Cross followed by Jane Cockerton.
Fastest man on the night was George Parr in 27-19 and fastest lady Hannah Shaw in 33-33. Fastest age graded performance was Barabara Haigh.
On the Parkrun scene James Mumford was first at Wakefield, George Parr and Rachael Mayston were both first at Penistone and Alex Melhuish was first at Clarence.
There were parkrun completion milestones for Heath Ramsden (150), Mark Graham (150) and James Mumford (100). Age graded performances of the week were Rachael Mayston (83.96%), James Mumford (76.80%), Bernice Nixon (75.35%), Tom Fryers (74.42%) and Sue Hall (73.25%).
Results
Barnsley Parkrun
44, Stuart Smith 27-19; 54, Heath Ramsden 28-20; 56, Susan Hall 2832; 77, Lisa Hinchliffe 29-40; 81, Luke McGuinness 30-12; 117, Dianne Mcguinness 36-18.
Penistone Parkrun
1, George Parr 17-53; 9, Rachael Mayston 20-28; 15, Ashley Howlett 21-16; 18, Simon Lovidge 21-27; 19, Hannah Shaw 21-32; 28, Emma Moore 22-32; 35, Nick Pepper 23-33; 36, Shaun Swallow 23-36; 48, Martyn Goodwin 24-36; 52, Rory O’Sullivan 24-48; 77, Dawn Broom 26-36; 78, John Broom 26-37; 84, Jon Hallam 27-19; 102, Emma Canetti 28-
56; 107, Kate Rushforth 29-36; 120, Daniel Batty 30-49; 130, Sara Wolstenholme 31-17; 133, Oliver Found 31-32; 138, Sarah Clough 32-15; 144, Karen Schofield 34-08; 164, Martyn Cartwright 48-19.
Sheffield 10k
20, Andrew Heppenstall 34-14; 26, Richard Cottam 34-52; 133, Flynn Rogers 38-57; 532, Lois Lopez 45-58; 649, Alex Crosby 46-43; 725, Jade Crosby 46-54; 1224, Rory O’Sullivan 51-07; 1675, Carl Matthewman 5300; 1929, Kirsty Rogers 55-44; 2487, Will Hoyland 58-45; 3206, Kate Rushforth 1-01-48; 3484, Ellen Chlebicka 1-07-45.
Berlin Marathon
4334, Suzanne McGill 2-59-22.
Knutsford 10k
256, John Broom 40-35.
The Holme Valley Half Marathon Trail Race
42, Chris Lowe 2-37-57.
Wortley Derby Triumph Secures Fox Valley Trophy
WORTLEY
Wortley RUFC claimed a convincing 3615 victory over local rivals Stocksbridge Rugby in a highly competitive derby, securing the Fox Valley Trophy in the first of a three-game series. The fixture, sponsored by Fox Valley ShoppingCentre, was the opening clash of a trilogy, with the overall winner determined by the highest points tally across the matches.
Wortley took control early, with full-back Iwan Orr dancing through Stocksbridge’s defence to score the opening try. Despite a second try from the home side, Stocksbridge responded just before the break, with captain Andy “Clock Tower” Beal crashing over in the corner after clever play from young scrum-half James Christopherson. At half-time, Wortley led 10-5, leaving the game finely poised.
In the second half, Wortley pulled ahead with two quick tries, both converted, leaving Stocksbridge struggling to keep pace. Although Beal added his second try from a well-worked line-out, poor defending allowed Wortley to extend their lead further, with Orr scoring again and sealing his Man of the Match performance.
Stocksbridge showed late resilience, as youngster Marley Teeling, playing in his first senior match, crossed the line for his debut try. However, it was too little, too late, as Wortley ran out deserved winners.
Player/Coach Aaron Kaye acknowledged Stocksbridge’s missed opportunities, commenting, “Both sides had seven chances to score tries; we took three, while Wortley converted six. That was the difference.”
Stocksbridge will look to bounce back after this defeat as they drop to fifth in the Counties 4 Yorkshire South league. With
a bye next week, the team will regroup before facing Maltby away on 12th October.
The match was a credit to local rugby, with Iwan Orr receiving the Fox Valley Man of the Match award, while Andy Beal was named Stocksbridge’s Player of the Day. The next clash in this trilogy is set for November, with Stocksbridge aiming to turn the tide in their favour.
Speedway TV Show
TAI Woffinden will be talking all things Sheffield and more with a special stage show in the Steel City in a fortnight’s time.
The triple World Champion will be appearing at The OEC, next door to Owlerton, on Thursday, October 10 (7pm doors, 8pm start).
Woffinden, who has raced for the Tru7 Group Tigers in each of the last two seasons, will be joined by legendary manager Peter Adams for a night of unmissable chat, some previously untold stories and some exclusive views.
“I’ll be looking back on my own 2024 season, some of the many highs and lows throughout my career so far and, as always, I’ll be offering my views on where I think the sport is at right now at this moment in time,” Woffinden said.
“People get to know me on a bit more of a deeper level and it might end up being like a set of therapy sessions for myself with me just offloading.
“There’s a lot I haven’t spoken to anyone in depth about how it’s all unfolded and what’s gone on this year so this could be the most interesting one yet.
“It’s going to be good to have Pete up there with me also.
“Not only will he be talking things through from his perspective, but he’s also got some great tales to tell with some big names of the sport from years gone by.”
All tickets are priced at £15 each, plus a £1.50 booking fee surcharge per ticket, and can be purchased via: https:// portal.offbeattickets.com/ events-all
Official Tai Woffinden merchandise will also be available to purchase at each event.
An in-depth full preview of Tai’s UK tour can be read in the latest issue of Speedway Star magazine (Week Ending September 28), available to order via: http://www.speedwaystar. net/store/magazines
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Runners Dig Deep
The weekend of racing saw HRRC runners in superb form. In the Dig Deep 50 mile fell race, Phoebe Bramley was 2nd woman and 5th overall in a remarkable time of 9 hours 12 mins, even more impressive when there was nearly 3000 metres of climbing involved. Leanne Lacey was equally as impressive and claimed victory for Hillsborough in the 30-mile equivalent (6th overall), with Tom Hemington (45th), Jo Spooner (114th) also finishing this gruelling race.
Micheal Ashworth and Gareth Hague ventured to Germany’s capital to take part in the Berlin Marathon. Both performed admirably Gareth running sub 3:15 and Michael finishing in 3 hours 26 mins.
Closer to home saw 42 HRRC runners complete the Sheffield 10k on Sunday morning.
A plethora of Pbs; and so many encouraging debuts by runners who recently completed the club’s C25K courses generated a real positive atmosphere on the day. Daniel Smith was our first runner home (11th overall) in 33:44 Lisa Giampalma HRRC’s first woman home (7th F) in 41:22.
The full list of runners:
Daniel Smith 33:44 Jimmie Stuart 34:18 Peter Boden 34:56 Jonathan Cooper 35:14 James Garner 35:53 Jonathan Tyson 37:06
Joe Hibbert:37:48 Mark Ansell
39:03 Richard Johnson 39:06
Ben Stoney:39:20 Lisa Giampalma:41:22 Ben Stoney 42:47 Nick Hails 43:08 Jolyon Firth 44:48
Al Dalton 44:52 Oliver Eagle
45:44James Stewart 46:10 James Mason 46:27 Frances Barradell
46:51 Sarah Moore 47:24 David Parker 48:11 Joe Hosiene 48:26
Caroline Burke 51:26 Hannah Platt:53:35 Sally Hutchison 52:58 Diana Vasile 54:34
Rhona Leadbetter 55:42 Philip Hammond 54:49Catherine Allen 55:56 Alan Chapman 57:41
Georgia Stubbs 57:34 Leah Andrews 58:36 Amy Stoney 57:35
Andrew Kinsella 58:31 Hannah Hebb 01:00:09 Alice Cutts
01:01:07 Anna Lant 01:01:43
Nadine Russell 01:03:43 Emma Watts 01:05:26 Alice Pearson
01:10:25 Rachel Hardy 01:10:24
Arif Ali (pacer) 01:14:49
Sunday also saw seasoned marathon runner Rachel Bird complete the Robin Hood Half in a rapid 1:53:42
Runners shine at 10k
The Valley Hill Runners (VHR) had a strong showing on Sunday at the Sheffield 10k, with many members taking on the notoriously challenging course. The race is not for the fainthearted, with its fair share of hill work, but for the VHR team, based in the hilly S35 area, it was just another day on familiar ground.
Leading the pack for VHR was their newest member, Terry Byrne, who clocked a speedy time of 40 minutes and 45 seconds in his first group event with the club. Club stalwart Todd Bailey was close behind, finishing just a minute later. Other runners joining in on the fun included Zoe Bradshaw, Peter Townsend, Michael Savage, Zoe Baker, Ash Molloy, Tina Pass, Mandy Grayson, Steven Sansom, Beth Morley, and Damien Hawkshaw.
Additionally, Dave Moorwood and Dan Emsley were also among the group, with some of the runners raising much-needed funds for charity. Their efforts were greatly appreciated, helping to support the vital work of these amazing organisations.
The VHR family celebrated another successful race day, with Terry pictured looking delighted after completing his first event with the group. Well done to all our fantastic VHR runners!
Pomona record first win
It was a first win of the season for Pomona as they beat fellow promoted side West End Terriers 2-1 to grab a well-earned first victory in the Wragg league division one.
Pomona, still without first-choice keeper Phil Hobson welcomed new keeper Craig Butler between the sticks.
They also had to make last-minute changes to the first eleven with a couple of players failing late fitness tests, which meant this season’s new signing midfielder Paul MacCluskey dropping into the centre-back role.
Pomona dominated from the start and created the first chance of note after 15 minutes when Simon Bonnett backheeled to Jason Allsebrook, who then crossed for Bonnett to arrive in the box to head just wide of the upright.
Pomona continued to dominate and opened the scoring after 24 minutes, Tim Miles heading into the top corner at the back post from a Mark Bell cross.
Despite Pomona’s domination, it was a free kick taken from the wrong spot
that brought The Terriers level on 37 minutes, the free kick was floated into the box and the ball made its way to the Terriers attacker who finished emphatically past the new Pomona reserve keeper.
The second half started as the first with Pomona dominating possession although not creating any clear-cut chances of note.
The Terriers had the chance to take the lead against the run of play when an attacker went through on goal but with only the keeper to beat a brilliant last-ditch tackle by centre-back Tommy Fowler kept the score at 1-1.
Just as it looked like it was going to be a frustrating day in Hemsworth for Pomona they came up with the goods.
A cross from Simon Hawley was headed into the roof of the net by right winger Jason Allsebrook to put Pomona 2-1 up 6 minutes before the final whistle.
No game for Pomona next weekend then they welcome Kiveton Park FC to the Jubilee on the 12th October.
Chapeltown turn on the style
RBL made it two wins on the bounce in their first home game of the season.
Mikey Vella opened the scoring with the goal of the game after 13 minutes. When Luis AfonsoFerreira found him on the edge of the box, Vella chested it down and volleyed in off the crossbar.
Shortly after Vella turned provider finding Adam Simpson’s run in to the box, who twisted and turned before finding the bottom corner.
Niall Smith then played through Afonso-Ferreira who raced away from his marker and finished well for 3-0 before half time.
Joker never gave in and piled pressure on but man of the match Jed Phillips and Lewis Fox in goal held firm and gave the side a clean sheet.
Substitute Mitch Savage scored a last minute screamer from the edge of the box to finish the game 4-0.
Local Sport
CHURCH FALL TO BREWERS
PENISTONE CHURCH 0-1 TADCASTER ALBION
OUGHTIBRIDGE WM SC 2-3 PENISTONE CHURCH RES
The footballing week kicked off on Wednesday last week with both senior Church teams in action.
Church Reserves showed some improvement by winning their first point of the season in a two-two draw at home to Hepworth much to manager Tom Wright’s relief. Jack Moore and James Copley were on target in a two-two draw.
Church first team were also in action and reacted well from their FA Vase loss at Abbey Hey last Saturday by winning three-one away in the league away at Campion. Early goals from Ryan Johnson and Nathan Keightley put Church in command Nicky Boshell replied for Campion pulling one back before half time but any hope of a Campion recovery was thwarted in the second half when Nathan Keightley converted a penalty to make it three-one.
On Thursday Church under 21s took the field beating Swallownest FC five-one. The goals came from a Jack Lenthall first half penalty and second half free kick, Alex Kent, Jed Machen
and Noah Town were also on target in this decisive win.
On Saturday Church and 315 spectators entertained Tadcaster Albion in the NCEL Premier Division it was an evenly balanced game and despite Church defender Carlton Pownell’s red card for retaliation Church had several chances including hitting the post before conceding the only goal of the game scored by Albion substitute Elliott Andrews.
Assistant manager Brett Lovell:
“The first half was nip and tuck really, the two sides cancelling each other out. There was minimal work for both of the keepers to do and the defences were well on top so not an awful lot to talk about for the first half.
The turning point of the game came on the half-hour when there was a coming together between Carlton Pownall and their left winger, there was a tangle of legs and they’ve gone to ground together, Carlton’s kicked out, given the referee a decision to make and unfortunately for us he’s red carded him and we were down to
ten men. We had fifteen minutes to see the half out and we did that comfortably
We play Thackley away on Tuesday. We hope to get bodies recovered because they put a shift in today, mark my words.
Much to manager Tom Wright’s relief and delight, Church Reserves gained their first win of the season away at Oughtibridge WM winning threetwo with goals from the evergreen Jack Moore, Alfie Broughton and Wayne Hughes.
Penistone Church 0 - 1 Tadcaster Albion.
Scorer for Tadcaster – Elliott Andrews 66
Attendance – 315
The Compound Coaching Man of the Match - Jordan Coduri Oughtibridge WM SC 2-3 Penistone Church Res
Scorers for Church Res – Jack Moore, Alfie Broughton & Wayne Hughes
Stocksbridge does Sheffield 10K
Stocksbridge running club was out in force this past weekend, firstly two members headed over to Blackpool on Saturday to do the new Blackpool Tower to Lancaster Castle ultra. A 30 mile race that also includes a ferry crossing. Both members also set club records for 30 miles. Lyn Armitage completed the race in 7:09:28 and Garry Harding finished in 5:29:57.
Also on Saturday morning three members of the club took part in parkrun. Tara Petch with her two kids did Rother Valley, Colin Mansell was at Burnage and Andy Gosling did Watergrove.
However the main talking point was the massive turnout of runners at the Sheffield 10K, A gaggle of 16 weekend warriors had entered, and most of us stood huddled on the steps of the City Hall at 8:50, ready to be photographed in club colours by the ever delightful Helen Royles-Jones. Tim was especially keen to be captured on film: a smile and a louche wave of the hand was immortalised for eternity, courtesy of our resident Prof.
A somewhat haphazard dump of the bags and a quick wee stop (note – bog queues moved impressively quickly this year) and we shuttled down to the starting pen. Club mascot Mark was happy to guard numerous fleeces for us (thank-you Mark) despite feeling snuffly, and Charlotte B immedi-
ately commenced wild and dramatic shivering. Those better prepared had snuck to a favourable position, but the majority were caught up in a healthy swell of fellow Sheffield-ites. 9.40 am and we were off – a late start due to a rogue car being spotted on the course. The first ½ a km was heavily congested, with runners jostling for position and (gentle) elbows being tactfully deployed in order to surge forwards. Steel City residents were out in force on the course to support, and a cheerful Jolene was shouting words of encouragement whilst waving a questionable cardboard sign close to the Genting casino. We whizzed along past Hunters Bar roundabout, crept up Eccy Road, and onwards towards Rustlings Road before beginning the climb proper up Oakbrook. Tara and bambinos were a welcome sight on the more hilly sections, and the mood was high as we spanked past the halfway mark.
Graham Road saw a most welcome downhill shuttle, with volunteers deploying water and smiles. Brocco Bank was another delicious sweeping downhill segment: always a pleasure to spot the magnificent John Burkill in his trademark wig and pram coming the other way.
The crowd from St Luke’s were loud and boisterous as we soldiered magnificently back towards St Mary’s
Gate, where just beyond were the ever-delightful Jenny and a jubilant Nick, both whooping enthusiastically. The noise increased and the throng of spectators swelled as we banged it down the home straight to rapturous applause. Rob Timms was spotted cheering just after the finish line; a joyful sight and heartening to see a friendly face.
Medals (which double as bottle openers - bravo) were donned, protein flapjacks and water were guzzled, and Narni mocked those who had been so disorganised as to have forgotten that they had ordered a tshirt…before quickly being reminded by Cathy that she herself fell into this category (oops).
Nearly half the field managed PBs, and our resident Mr Speed Jonathan Page became the 2nd SRC body to go sub 40 in the 10k.
Results as follows:
Jonathan Page 39:07 (PB) Mark Croft 44:05 (PB), Jonathan Middleton 44:59, Narni Fulford 47:45 (PB), Tim Daniell 49:39, Amy Hutchinson 50:20 (Club Record for F40 & PB), Charlotte Bailey 52:13, Sam Middleton 53:09, Kate Fewkes 55:03 (PB), Nicola Brown 55:25, Matthew Allen 56:40 (PB), Charlotte Carr 56:49, Cathy Steel 57:16 (PB), Heather Lindley 58:22, Victoria Patterson 58:23 Charlotte Middleton 60:43
Jordan Coduri, First-Team Man of the Match
STOCKSBRIDGE PARK STEELS 3-0 GARFORTH TOWN
Stocksbridge Park Steels delivered a commanding second-half display to secure a 3-0 victory over Garforth Town. The first half was tightly contested, with both teams cautious after strong starts to the season. Garforth’s Dan Coupland came closest to breaking the deadlock with a powerful strike that was well saved by Ben Townsend, while Jack Haslam narrowly missed for Steels with a diving header that grazed the post.
The second half saw a shaky start from Stocksbridge, but they soon found their rhythm. Alex Hardwick opened the scoring with a superb strike from the edge of the box after winning the ball high up the pitch. Moments later, Haslam doubled the lead in unexpected fashion, catching Garforth’s goalkeeper off guard with a strike that appeared to be a
cross but found its way into the net at the near post.
Despite Garforth’s efforts to mount a comeback, the Stocksbridge defence held firm. Haslam secured his second goal late on, converting from close range after a well-placed cross from Alex O’Connor, sealing the win for Steels.
Manager Ian Richards commented, “I thought we were dominant in the first half and the better team but had nothing to show for it. We reverted back to our usual formation in the second half and took advantage of the opposition’s more attacking approach.”
The win sets Steels up confidently ahead of their next home match, a crucial FA Trophy 3rd Qualifying Round fixture against Warrington Rylands on Saturday 5th October, 3pm kick-off.
Photo by Myra Little
