Teenage Swimmer Takes on Europe
Phoebe Cooper, a 15-year-old from Stocksbridge, will be heading to Lithuania with Team GB as one of three members of the City of She eld squad.
Phoebe, a dedicated swimmer from the City of She eld Swim Squad, is gearing up to compete in her third European Junior Championships on July 2-7.
Known for her remarkable talent and hard work, Phoebe consistently delivers outstanding performances, highlighting her skill and commitment to the sport. As she prepares for the championships, she continues to inspire many young athletes
with her dedication and success.
Her coach, Mike Taylor, expressed his pride in Phoebe's achievements, telling Look Local, "We're incredibly proud of Phoebe. Her talent and dedication have consistently shone through, and she's now gearing up to compete in her third European Junior Championships. Her hard work and remarkable performances have not only brought her success but also inspired many young athletes in our community. We wish her all the best of luck out in Lithuania!"
Phoebe's journey in swimming began at a young age. "Since I was very young, I have always enjoyed playing all types of sports," Phoebe
recalls. "I started to learn to swim at Hillsborough Leisure Centre at the age of ve with my twin brother. I seemed to pick it up quite early and always tried to be the rst swimmer to reach the other side of the pool."
e Stocksbridge High School pupil’s talent was soon recognised, and she joined the City of She eld Swim Squad. At the age of 14, she quali ed for the British Championships, Britain's main event of the year where all qualifying swimmers compete to meet consideration times for Team GB or British Swimming.
She achieved two consideration times in the 200m Individual Medley (IM) and 200m Butter y and was selected to represent GB at junior level
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Can you help charity’s ‘hair
A life-changing assistance dog charity is on the lookout for hypo-allergenic dogs, as it aims to better cater for its clients’ needs.
As well as sourcing di erent breeds, shapes and sizes of dog, the She eldbased Support Dogs charity wants to increase its intake of hypo-allergenic dogs.
Support dogs like Springapoo Luna, Golden Doodle/Labradoodle cross Rafa, Labrador/Poodle/Golden Retriever cross Nikey, and Newfypoo Lottie are sought-a er so they can slot into the lives of clients who have allergies, or whose family members have allergies.
It’s estimated that 10 to 20 percent of the world’s population is prone to having some kind of allergy.
at means there’s a good chance that some of Support Dogs’ clients are among those needing a dog that reduces their chances of having an allergic reaction.
Hypo-allergenic dogs shed less dander, which is similar to dandru , reducing the chances of a reaction that can cause
su erers to feel itchy, sneezy or short of breath.
Purebreds, such as the schnauzer or bichon frise, are classed as hypoallergenic, though cross-breeds, such as Labradoodles and Golden Doodles are also generally favoured by allergy su erers for their low-shedding tendencies.
Other hypoallergenic breeds include the Yorkshire terrier, shih tzu, West Highland terrier, Maltese, Border terrier, Afghan Hound and Lakeland terrier.
Bronte Craig is rescue recruitment and assessor at Support Dogs, which trains and provides assistance dogs to help autistic children and adults with epilepsy or a physical disability to live safer, more independent lives.
She is currently looking for rescue dogs and rehomed pets to be recruited as support dogs-in-training and said it would be a “bonus” to source hypoallergenic dogs.
Bronte added: “Not only do we recruit di erent types of breeds, we recruit dogs to help the di erent needs of our clients. at’s not just their general disability, but also their lifestyle needs.
“It’s helpful to be able to cater to a wider range of people – for instance, one client lives with her stepson, who has allergies, so it’s important that she has a suitable breed of dog.”
Anyone who can help with the sourcing of hypo-allergenic dogs can call Support Dogs on 0114 2617800 or email info@supportdogs.org.uk. To nd out more about the work of the charity, please visit www.supportdogs. org.uk
DEEPCAR
Local Charities to Benefit from Supermarket’s Community Fund
In celebration of Morrisons 125th Anniversary, the Morrisons Foundation is delighted to launch the ‘Community Spaces Fund’.
The fund will see 125 charities receive a share of £1 million with grants of up to £8,000 each to enhance community spaces and local facilities, helping them to make a difference for many more years to come.
To benefit from the fund, charities need to be recommended by one of the supermarket’s Community Champions. Each Morrisons store has a Community Champion whose role it is to support local good causes that are close to customers’ hearts. From 17th June to 13th July Community Champions will be looking for suitable charities to be considered for support from the fund.
Maddy Wood, Community Champion at Morrisons Ecclesfield said: “The Community Spaces Fund is a great opportunity for local charities to bid for funding that could improve our community. There are lots of community spaces and facilities that would benefit
from this funding boost. It will be a difficult choice to make, but I’m excited about the positive impact this fund will make.”
Recommended charities will be invited by their local Morrisons Community Champion to submit an application by 14th July, with the £1 million give away to the final 125 successful applicants being held at the end of August.
David Scott, Morrisons Foundation Trustee said: “Morrisons has always sought to give back to the communities it serves. So it’s fitting that as Morrisons celebrates 125 years, the Morrisons Foundation is launching this special fund which will improve community spaces and local facilities up and down the country.”
The Morrisons Foundation was set up by Morrisons supermarket in 2015 and awards grants for charity projects which help improve people’s lives. Since launching, over £41 million has been donated to hundreds of charities across England, Scotland and Wales.
A teenage swimmer is set to take on the rest of Europe next month
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in the Junior Olympics in Slovakia. There, she won gold, silver, and bronze medals. She also represented British Swimming at the European Junior Championships in Romania, competing against future Olympians and finishing 5th in the 200m IM. Last year, she won a silver medal in the same event, coming 2nd.
Phoebe's achievements serve as an inspiration to young athletes, showcasing the rewards of hard work and dedication. As she prepares for the European Junior Championships, her community and supporters are cheering her on, hopeful for another round of remarkable performances.
Bon Voyage to duo and their Cycle challenge
It’s bon voyage and Vive la France as friends Will Gaunt and Peter Linley get back in the saddle for a sponsored St Luke’s Hospice bike ride that will take them from Sheffield to Paris.
And there’s surely no better time to embark on their cross-Channel adventure than on the biggest French holiday of the year – Bastille Day.
Will, who lives in High Green, and friend Peter, of Burncross, are experienced St Luke’s fundraisers – their first bike ride, back in 2021 raised more than £5,000, taking them from Sheffield to
Cornwall in memory of Will’s grandad Ken Gaunt, and Jack’s aunt Susan Birds, both of whom were hospice patients.
This year’s 500-mile challenge, setting off on July 14 from Chapeltown, will take seven days to complete, passing through Leicester, Luton and Rochester, through the Channel Tunnel with Eurostar and then from Calais to Amiens, Mours and on to Paris.
Before they even set off, though, the pair have already raised a fantastic £1,500 for the charity.
“All donations are welcome and all expenses have been covered by ourselves so every penny made is going straight to St Luke’s,” said Will.
“Don’t forget that if you’re supporting us via Gift Aid, click on 'add gift aid' for an extra 25 per cent free of charge for St Luke’s.”
To support Will and Peter visit www.justgiving.com/page/williamgaunt-1716829657050
Husband and Wife jailed for child sex abuse
A "dangerous man" who raped and assaulted children, encouraging his wife to join in with the abuse, has been jailed for 30 years, writes Oli Constable for BBC News.
Trevor Ortton, 64, of Ilkley Road, Sheffield, had sexually abused children since he was a child himself, continuing to offend alongside his wife, Joanne Ortton, until 2018.
Both denied the offending with the pair found guilty following a trial at Sheffield Crown Court.
They were sentenced on Monday with Joanne Ortton, 54, who the judge said "failed to report the abuse", jailed for eight years.
The impact of Trevor Ortton's abuse had been "extreme and permanent", leaving one of his victims depressed and angry, the court heard.
An attempted rape and several assaults went unreported for decades with the victim being left scared, Judge Peter Hampton said.
By the mid-1990s, Trevor Ortton had begun a relationship with his co-accused Joanne Ortton.
There were "truly brutal" assaults to which Joanne Ortton turned a blind eye, the court heard.
Trevor Ortton went on to "persuade" Joanne Ortton to sexually abuse a child, leading to her being
charged with two counts of assault of a child by penetration and one count of cruelty to a person.
Joanne Ortton, of Norwood Road, denied the charges but was found guilty during a trial.
'No remorse'
The pair, who showed "no remorse" and left victims traumatised, were condemned for their "abhorrent" behaviour by the judge.
Accepting Trevor Ortton was controlling and coercive in his behaviour towards his wife, he told Joanne Ortton: "You failed to report the abuse. You joined in with the offending, taking the easier course."
Sentencing Trevor Ortton to 30 years in prison with a further year on licence, Judge Hampton said he was a "dangerous man", with 23 charges against him.
The judge paid tribute to "the great fortitude, strength and resilience" shown by all victims.
"The only people who bear any responsibility for the offending were the defendants, and the defendants alone", he said.
CHILDREN IN GAZA RUN THROUGH RUBBLE
Boy injured after being hit by electric bike
A six-year-old boy has been left with life-altering injuries after being hit by an electric mountain bike in Sheffield.
South Yorkshire Police were called to Lindsay Avenue, in the Parsons Cross area of the city, at 9.58pm on Saturday (June 15) following reports of an electrically assisted mountain bike colliding with a young child and on the footpath.
The six-year-old boy was rushed to hospital with injuries which are believed to be life-threatening or life-altering. He has since been discharged.
It is reported that the rider of the electric mountain bike initially stopped at the scene but left without providing any details. Police are appealing directly to the rider to come forward and assist officers with their investigation.
A spokesperson for South Yorkshire Police said: “Anyone who witnessed the collision or was in the area at the time and has any information or footage which could assist officers with their investigation can contact us online or via 101. Please quote incident number 1070 of 15 June 2024 when you get in touch.
Children in Gaza have held an annual run in partnership with Sheffield Palestine Solidarity Campaign (PSC), despite their war-torn surroundings.
Sheffield PSC’s partners in Gaza organised the event, and shared photos of more than 20 children with Palestinian flags and posters running through the rubble.
The eighth annual ‘Small Park Big Run’ last weekend ,aims to raise awareness and funds for Palestine.
Jonny Feldman, who started the event in 2017, said: “In the past, the children … in Khan Younis, Gaza, have done a run to coincide with the run we do in Meersbrook Park.
“We never expected they could do something this year. The centre is destroyed and families are displaced. And then we got these pictures.
“[It is] amazing that in the midst of all what they have to go through they can organise a solidarity run.”
Council to fund £550k temporary school expansion
A secondary school is being temporarily expanded to allow it to take on 30 more pupils from September.
Forge Valley School in Malin Bridge, Sheffield, will be enlarged to help ensure that there are enough secondary places available in the city for children starting Year 7.
A meeting of Sheffield City Council’s finance committee agreed to a budget of up to £550,000 for the work this week.
The money will be provided to Tapton School Academy Trust, which runs the school.
The committee heard how 2024 was described as a "bulge year", where numbers of Year 7 children in Sheffield had risen due to population growth and new housing.
The expansion work will help the council fulfil its statutory duty under the Education Act 1996 to secure sufficient school places for pupils, the Local Democracy Service reports.
WANTED: Do you know where Terry Young is?
Police Officers in Sheffield are asking for your help to find wanted man Terry Young.
Young, aged 43, is wanted in connection with trafficking offences for sexual exploitation offences in Sheffield and Barnsley.
Police want to hear from anyone who has seen or spoken to Young recently or knows where he may be staying.
Young is described of slim build, with dark short cut hair. He has a tribal patterned tattoo on his neck and a teardrop tattoo under his left eye.
If you see Young, please do not approach him but instead call 999. If you have any other information about where he might be, you can contact us via our online live chat, our online portal or by calling 101.
We are all things energy
Another in our occasional series
Home Visits
We have a date for our next home visits to see renewable installations in situ and chat to the people who know them the best.
Our next home visit is on Saturday 13th July in Penistone and Hoylandswaine. We have the exciting opportunity to see two homes with many installations including di erent types of insulation, a mechanical ventilation system, a masonry stove, photovoltaics, heat pump, battery storage, triple glazing and a wind turbine! e visit will start at Penistone Leisure Centre at 10am. You have the opportunity to visit both properties with lunch at 12.30. If you would like to join us, please email or call on the details below. In the past, places have been taken up quickly and there are limited places; so if you are interested please contact us to book soon!
Email: udcommunityenergy@ gmail.com
Tel: 07707 762995
Community Warming
Our Community Warming Project is still ongoing. We have already tted many resources into local homes. And made a di erence. If you are already receiving support from a Social Prescriber, Food Bank, Drop-In Centre, Council or Housing Association, you will be eligible for free tting of draught exclusion materials and/or LED bulbs. We can also help people with a cardiovascular condition, a respiratory disease, limited mobility or immunosuppression.
Contact us on the information below.
Email: janet.udce@gmail.com
Tel: 07707 762995
JUNE
THURSDAY
27 Stocksbridge Art Society. AGM and Evening Demonstration (7 to 9 pm). Landscape in acrylics by Celia Bennett (a She eld artist). Christ Church Community Hall, Stocksbridge, S36 1DY. All welcome: Members free; non-members £4 inc. refreshments.
FRIDAY
28 Would I Lie to You? An entertainment and Fairtrade wine tasting event in St John’s Community Centre, Penistone on Friday 28th June, 7.30pm. Tickets @ £7.50 from Jeremy 07773 145280.
28-30 Swainefest - A village festival for all ages in Hoylandswaine. Scarecrows. music, races, well dressing. See Facebook - Hoylandswaine Events Group for details
28 Children’s Hill Races & BBQ. Hoylandswaine Cricket Field from 6.15. See FacebookHoylandswaine Events Group for details
28 Songs from the Shows by Elizabeth Charlesworth, Soprano. Hoylandswaine Village Hall, 8.00 pm. See Facebook - Hoylandswaine Events Group
SATURDAY
29, 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
29 Hoylandswaine VillageScarecrow Trail from 10.00 am Live music outside the Rose & Crown 4.00 - 10.00 pm. See Facebook - Hoylandswaine Events Group for details
SUNDAY
30 Hoylandswaine VillageScarecrow Trail from 10.00 am. Folk events from 2.00 pm outside the Rose & Crown. See Facebook - Hoylandswaine Events Group for details.
JULY
MONDAY
1 Brad eld Historical Society - The Life and Death of Highwayman Spence Broughton, a talk by Alan Dulcamara and Kevin Turner, Village Hall, Low Brad eld, 2337463, brad eld. history@mypostoffice.co.uk, 7.30pm
TUESDAY
2 Brad eld Walkers are Welcome - Local History Morning Round Walk in the Upper Ewden Valley led by Malcolm Nunn, start 10.30am from Bolsterstone Church Gates, return around 1pm. FREE
but donations welcome. 2337463. brad eld.history@ myposto ce.co.uk or www. brad eld-walkers.org.uk
WEDNESDAY
3 Stocksbridge & District WI are meeting at Christchurch Community Hall, Stocksbridge at 7.15 for 7.30pm start. Our speakers will be from Yorkshire Edible Flowers telling us about the bene ts of eating certain owers. Visitors always welcome £5. Further details on 07939941818
3 Don Valley Probus will meet on Wednesday 3rd July at 10.00AM in Christ Church Community Hall, 586 Manchester Road, Stocksbridge, with a presentation by Bryan Pentelow, 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
4 WATH HEDGEHOG RESCUE MOTHERS UNION OPEN EVENING 7PM IN ST. NICHOLAS CHURCH, HIGH BRADFIELD Adults £3:00 to include light refreshments and a ra e ticket. Children welcome free.
SATURDAY
6 Bolsterstone Village Festival Opening by Ben Rimington Wilson at 12 noon. Includes Deepcar Brass Band, folk
music, craft and other stalls, cream teas, BBQ and Brad eld Beer tasting, history tours of church and graveyard Ice cream van, face painting and more. Field parking for £1
Brad eld Village Hall , cream Teas 12-5pm Cream cakes, scones, strawberries & cream + prosecco
WEDNESDAY
10 Brad eld Walkers are Welcome - Local History Evening Round Walk around Dungworth led by Malcolm Nunn, start 7pm from outside Royal Hotel, Dungworth return around 9pm. FREE but donations welcome. 2337463. brad eld.history@ myposto ce.co.uk or www. brad eld-walkers.org.uk
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.
SATURDAY
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
• Replacement
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LISTINGS
open from 10am , but entertainment starts at around 10.45. Admission is FREE , but the sale of refreshments helps the EPPiC theatre Funds.
SATURDAY
20 Stocksbridge Christian Centre Cedar Road SUM-
MER FAYRE on Saturday 20th July 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Stalls including: Books & Jigsaws Crafts Plants Cakes Tombola Hot Butties & Chips Jam & Cream Scones
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
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
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.
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.
Choir approaching anniversary milestone
A male choir in North She eld is approaching a milestone anniversary and is seeking a special way to celebrate.
Bolsterstone Male Voice Choir is busy rehearsing for two big events - its 90th anniversary concert and competing in the International Eisteddfod in north Wales a week later.
ere could only be one venue for the concert on Saturday June 29th - St Mary’s, Bolsterstone, where the choir was born in 1934 when choirboys asked their choirmaster William Evans if they could spread their wings in a larger male voice ensemble. Present-day choristers can thank Bill Evans for enthusiastically taking up the request. From these humble beginnings, the choir grew into one of international reputation with an array of trophies on show in its social headquarters, the Castle Inn, next door to the church where it all started. It has travelled extensively abroad and raised many thousands of pounds for charity.
e concert will celebrate the fact that the choir has overcome some formidable setbacks: the second world war, closely followed by the tragedy of the Holm rth crash in 1947, and more recently two years of silence when Covid struck which spelled the end of some choirs, even in Wales, the Land of Song.
At the milestone concert, the choir’s talented young music director Daniel Timmins will sing a duet with his predecessor Fran Wells. Fran retired as our music director in May, 2018, a er 22 years and in a friendly exchange of roles, he became deputy to Daniel, a former music pupil of Fran’s at King Edward’s School in She eld. Daniel, raised in Stocksbridge, who is also MD of Steel Valley Beacon Arts, went on to study music at Royal Holloway, University of London, also at Tulane University, New Orleans, and gained a masters in mu-
sic education at the University of Cambridge.
A guest artist at the concert will be Will Mace, a cellist who will play duets with our accomplished accompanist Kim Kaye.
Among the items the choir will sing are Two Roses, the rst piece the choir performed on formation in 1934, and Love Could I Only Tell ee, the test piece the choir was due to sing in a competition in Holm rth in 1947 had not tragedy struck. A coach carrying members, relatives and friends crashed at high speed in the centre of Holm rth, killing nine people. ere are relatives of the dead and injured who sing in the choir today.
e Saturday a er the concert, the choir will be in Llangollen to once again compete in the male voice section of the weeklong, old-established festival and competition which draws choirs and performers from around the world.
During a hectic period of rehearsal, the choir has taken part in the recent D-day commemoration, staging an open rehearsal in Bolsterstone Village Hall before moving to the village eld to sing before the lighting of the beacon. And last week, the choir was lmed in rehearsal by a young London-based documentary maker Marta Miskaryan to make a short lm for the Shefeld Documentary Festival held last weekend. Her lm, Songs of Our Lives, drew long applause at its rst showing at the Showroom cinema in She eld attended by former choir chairman Frank Milnes, long-serving member Alf Pearson and secretary Rob Firth who appear in the lm.
Tickets for the concert at £10, £4 for 16s and under, can be had from Samuel’s Kitchen, choir members, by texting 07941412915 or emailing bmvctickets@gmail.com
WHITWORTH
Peacefully in hospital on 16th June, Thelma, aged 92 years.
A much loved Partner of the late Gordon, Sister of Sylvia, and Brother in Law Barry.
Service to be held at Grenoside Crematorium South Chapel on Thursday 4th July at 11.30 am.
Family flowers only please but donations if desired for British Heart Foundation, c/o Dyson Funeral Service, New Road, Deepcar, Sheffield, S36 2RS. Tel. 01142 883169
WEBB
Brenda, sadly passed away on 16th June 2024 at the age of 84.
Dearly loved Wife of Derek, loving Mum and Grandma.
The funeral service will take place on Wednesday 3rd July at 10am at Grenoside Crematorium, North Chapel.
Family flowers only please but donations if desired will be gratefully received for Penistone Knitting Group c/o Dyson Funeral Service, Bridge End, Penistone Sheffield S36 7AH, tel. 01226762481
Harold EVANS
1922 – 2024
Following a short illness, surrounded by his family, Harold passed away in the Northern General Hospital on the 17th June 2024.
The much loved Father of Barbara and Son in Law George and a special Grandad to Jonathan, Richard, Toni and Jo and Great Grandad to Robert, Adam, Ashleigh, Connie and Isaac.
Funeral Service at Bolsterstone Church on Friday 12th July at 2pm. Re-united with Mum.
All enquiries to Dyson Funeral Service, New Road, Deepcar, S36 2RS. Tel: 0114 2883169
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A wizard way with birds
When I was a child I used to love listening to birds on my country walks but I only managed to identify a few of them by their song. My poor eyesight sadly prevented me from seeing them clearly. Fortunately this problem has been solved on a recent visit to the Knepp rewilding estate in Sussex where my husband and I enjoyed a three night stay.
On a “Dawn Chorus Safari’’ we heard nightingales, turtle doves, storks, cuckoos and an orchestra of endangered birds; a choir so loud it drowned out the traffic noise of the nearby A24 and planes on the flight path into Gatwick Airport. Our guide on the walk introduced us to the Cornell University Merlin Bird App which is free to download to smartphones.
This wonderful learning device has transformed our walks back home in the Valley. On a circular walk from Underbank Reservoir, Windhill, Peg’s Folley and Green Lane we noted 16 species which included woodland and upland birds.
Unfortunately a recent Yorkshire Wildlife Trust report says that one in five species have declined by 25% in the last 30 years. Many of the birds that were common when I was a child are no longer around.
However the success of the Knepp rewilding gives us hope and we can learn about it in the recently released film “Wilding” currently showing at the Showroom in Sheffield.
The Merlin Bird ID App is a great way of introducing children to the wonders of the natural world. It could be used by both schools and parents to listen and retain what they’ve heard. A competitive element could be introduced by scoring points for identifying the most birds. Learning like in a fun. an easy way will equip children with the knowledge they need to become the guardians of the countryside: something we so
Julia Tomson
New Beginings
Dark, Dark, Deathly quiet, silent nothing to Glean,
Months of whiting, New energy storing,
Then all around and in between,
Rising upwards sprouts of life zing!
Through the dark to sunlight bursting tiny balls of spring,
Time green snowdrops, new grass, crocuses too, All around colours, glorious perfume scenting, Woods ringing bells of blue,
Once more spring has come to be seen, Smelled admired and again taken for granted,
That in time a beautiful harvest
Will coffers fill with all that man has wanted.
By Sheila Gent
Stocksbridge Town Council
PARTICIPATORY BUDGETING INFORMATION DROP IN SESSION WEDNESDAY 10TH JULY 2024
4.00pm to 6.30pm
STOCKSBRIDGE COMMUNITY LEISURE CENTRE
Following a successful event in 2022, Stocksbridge Town Council are providing funding towards another Participatory Budgeting event. £36,000 has been allocated towards this year’s event, with a £10,000 limit on each application.
The funding is available for local constituted groups to apply for projects that fit with the following criteria:- The provision, improvement, replacement, operation or maintenance of infrastructure or anything else that is concerned with addressing the demands that development places on an area. Four spending priorities have been identified:-
Environmental Projects
Access Works
Road Safety Measures
Recreational Facility Improvements
Funding applications will be voted on by the public at an event to be held at the Venue on Wednesday 16th October 2024 - all the family are welcome to the event as anyone aged 8 or above will be eligible to vote - more details on the public event in October will be advertised nearer the date
If your group is interested in applying for the funding please come along to the information drop in session on 10th July in Oxley’s Café, Leisure Centre, or you can request an application form from the Town Council offices either via email or by downloading one from the Town Council website.
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If you want someone to come along to your group to speak to your members please Contact the Town Council office, or check out the Town Council’s website for details. 0114 288 7895 www.stocksbridge-council.co.uk
A great evening at the Hillsborough Croquet Club
Wednesday evening 19th June, eight scout members and their leader came from St Chads.
Woodseats to the club lawn at Hillsborough for a great evening of croquet. Having been shown the basics of the most successful ways to use the mallets the scouts entered into a number of friendly competitive matches. The club fields teams in various leagues across the region. Sheffield Croquet is represented in both Association Croquet (AC) and Golf Croquet (GC) leagues.
On Sunday 16th June the AC team Trevor Billard( captain), Dean Morton, and Margaret Crossland beat Beverley 6-4 in a full lawn away fixture. On the day, weather conditions at times were ‘not good’ but both teams persevered. The team are currently second behind Beverley in the league.
Much better weather on Sunday 23rd June when the same team beat Huddersfield 3-1 in an AC short lawn fixture.
Weather conditions were much better on Thursday 19th June when the GC team, Mick Derrick( captain), John Crossland and Pete York played host to Brodsworth Hall in a Yorkshire Federation GC ( handicap)league match. The match was played over 12 games; nine singles and three doubles. Early on, Brodsworth went into a 2-0 lead. However, by lunchtime, Sheffield had clawed the way back into the game at 3-3. The afternoon definitely belonged to the home team who were eventual winners 8-4. The team are currently in second place behind York Jorvik.
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Tramlines have announced a full and fun packed programme
Into The Trees has been rebooted for 2024 thanks to a bigger partnership between Tramlines and the Leeds-based event company, Pop Up And Play. Specialising in creating cool spaces for kids and families, Pop Up And Play brings three new play zones to Tramlines which make for a summer holiday experience worth going out for.
The Craft Den will be the place to be for creative minds with a plethora of hands-on activities from tote bag colouring to making badges, friendship bracelets and puppets, plus a special Into The Trees mask-making station for kids to adorn as their own, unique festival attire.
The Treehouse Stage will provide all-round entertainment, with storytelling by the Hillsborough Book Shop, cartoon drawing, performances from Cirque Du Funk and street dance outfit SDK (So Damn Creative), and the much-loved Tramlines Kids Rave.
keep the young ones entertained. And when the energy levels need restoring, grab a refreshing fruit skewer to sample some of the freshest fruit on site.
Tramlines Festival has announced that a funpacked programme for kids of all ages will be on offer at this year’s event. Set to take place at Hillsborough Park in Sheffield from Friday 26th – Sunday 28th July, the designated family area, Into The Trees, will be bursting with activities for families to create, learn and be inspired by an immersive programme that promises to keep kids entertained, all day long.
The Spinning Top is hosted by circus entertainment specialists, Storm in a Teacup, and will offer kids the chance to try their hands at a whole manner of circus skills, stilt walking, and enjoy giant bubble displays from topnotch entertainers.
Nestled in a secluded part of Hillsborough Park and surrounded by mature trees, Into The Trees is its own little oasis, set apart from the livelier parts of the festival, making it the ideal location for the little ones - and the notso-little ones!
In addition, as partners of Tough Mudder, Lidl will be bringing along their Lidl Mudder zone for kids aged 5-12 giving them a taste of the 1-mile mud-fest. With Secret Agent Squeeze and Mini Everest obstacles and their famous smoothie bikes, this is guaranteed to
Festival organisers at Tramlines have also increased facilities for parents this year, now extending to two baby nursing areas for those all-important changes and feeds. They can be found within Into The Trees and in the nearby welfare area. Parents and grandparents alike should also make time to check out what else Tramlines has in store. Catering for all musical tastes, Tramlines has it covered with over 100 performances, including Paolo Nutini, Snow Patrol, The Human League, The Charlatans, Bombay Bicycle Club and Sophie Ellis-Bextor, while comedy – maybe not for young ears! – comes from Lucy Beamont, Angelos Epithemiou, Jon Richardson and many more. And least not, The Open Arms; a favourite hangout for accessible weird and wonderful entertainment, welcoming Barrioke with Shaun Williamson, Old Dirty Brasstards, ABBA Party and so much more. Both day and weekend tickets are now on final sale and are flying out the door with just 6 weeks to go. Final weekend tickets are on sale now from £140 (adults), £15 (ages 5-12) and £5 for kids under 5. If the busy family calendar only allows for a one-day jaunt, day tickets are also available priced from £45 (adult), £10 (ages 5-12), and £2 for under 5s, all plus booking fees. Tickets can be purchased from www.tramlines.org.uk/tickets
Sheffield to be new home for London-based Opera company
A leading London-based opera company has announced that it will permanently relocate to Sheffield within two years.
English Touring Opera (ETO) will open a base in the city as part of its sponsor Arts Council England's funding programme, enabling cultural organisations to leave the capital.
The company was founded to bring opera to areas of the country that would not usually have access to productions, and said the move would be a "natural extension" of its mission.
Sheffield City Council said it was "delighted" by the news.
A temporary office would open this year and a permanent headquarters would be occupied by 2025, an ETO spokesperson said.
The company already had an established relationship with the city's Lyceum Theatre, which had hosted many of its touring shows, they added.
'So much going on'
Councillor Martin Smith, chair of Sheffield City Council's economic skills and development committee, said: “Sheffield is a city of culture and creativity. Outside London, we have the largest regional theatre district and earlier this year we hosted the MOBO Awards.
"There is so much going on in the city in the way of arts and creativity and we are delighted that English Touring Opera will be part of this going forward."
ETO, which was founded in 1979, said it would continue to rehearse and open tours at London's Hackney Empire for now due to the "long-term nature of the planning cycle".
However, it aimed to find a permanent home in Sheffield in 2025 and open tours in the city from spring 2026.
Robin Norton-Hale, the company's general director, said: "We have built strong links with local audiences in the city over more than two decades of performing at the Lyceum Theatre, and we have always been struck by the warmth and enthusiasm we encounter in Sheffield.
"With Opera North touring from Leeds, and English National Opera’s new base in Greater Manchester, we are excited about the possibilities to grow the audience for this thrilling and multi-faceted art form across the north of England and beyond.”
ETO also runs a number of community outreach projects to improve access to opera.
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TIGERS’ EASE PAST BELLE VUE ON HOME SOIL
Sheffield boss Simon Stead says he was pleased his riders were able to repay their supporters’ loyalty in style with a comfortable home win over Belle Vue on Thursday.
The Tru7 Group Tigers coasted to a 54-36 victory over the Aces with their stand-in skipper Dan Bewley the key reason the result wasn’t even greater as he recorded a 16 point haul as the visitors’ only race winner on four occasions.
Due to England’s group game with Denmark in Euro 2024, many wondered what the attendance levels would be like.
But a bumper crowd turned out for the slightly later 8pm start time and Stead has thanked everyone for their backing.
“With England kicking off at tea-time and not finishing until 7pm, it would’ve been very easy for people to stay at home, watch the football and follow our updates online,” Stead said.
“But we should know better by now, we are so, so lucky to have such a dedicated and loyal fan base here at Sheffield and they turned out in great numbers as always.
that, I was so glad we could send the Sheffield supporters home smiling at the end of the night.”
The Tigers got off to a fast start with two 5-1s and a 4-2 and never looked back as they claimed their third win of the season over their Roses rivals in all competitions.
Chris Holder’s stunning home form continued as he top scored and maintained his 100 per cent double figure return in the league at Owlerton this term.
Meanwhile, brother Jack dropped just one point from four rides when he was beaten by Bewley in Heat 13.
Tai Woffinden won two of his four outings whilst skipper Kyle Howarth was involved in two 5-1s and earned a Heat 15 nomination.
Arguably performance of the night came from Rising Star Dan Gilkes who won two races before a great final ride in Heat 12 where he rode intelligently to keep Aces’ heat-leader Jaimon Lidsey at the back.
“We were getting points from everywhere; from the heat-leaders, from the middle order, from the reserves and that was really pleasing to see because we’ve had a few gaps here and there so far this season.
“Of course, it’s always nice to get one over Belle Vue but the main thing is it’s another important three league points on the board and we’re back on track after a couple of disappointing away meetings by our own high standards.”
The Tigers are back in action next Thursday (June 27, 7.30pm) when they host King’s Lynn at Owlerton in the decider of their Knockout Cup Semi-Final.
SHEFFIELD 54: Chris Holder 13, Jack Holder 11, Tai Woffinden 8, Kyle Howarth 7+2, Dan Gilkes 7+1, Josh Pickering 5, Jason Edwards 3+1.
BELLE VUE 36: Dan Bewley 16, Chris Harris 5, Jaimon Lidsey 5, Norick Blodorn 4+1, Ben Cook 3+1,
Sheffield win the aggregate point 89-61.
“I think opening early to allow supporters to watch the game in the Panorama Room paid off as we had a pretty decent response to that and pushing the usual start time back 30 minutes proved to be the right decision as well as we had a late flurry of people coming through the turnstiles.
“All-in-all, we were backed in big numbers once again, the noise they generated was superb and even more-so with it being against Belle Vue and everything that comes with
A difficult start to the night didn’t stop Josh Pickering coming up with yet another Heat 14 win whilst reserve Jason Edwards managed a paid win in Heat Two before having to settle for third in his last outing after a great battle with Ben Cook.
Said Stead: “I thought it was a really good, solid, all-round team performance and I couldn’t have asked for much more from the lads.
“It was one of those performances that goes to show what we’re truly about and capable of when all departments of the team are firing.
KYLE HOWARTH OVERWHELMED BY THE SUPPORT AT HIS TESTIMONIAL
KYLE Howarth admits he was overwhelmed by the support he received for his Testimonial at Owlerton on Wednesday.
An entertaining contest went down to a last heat decider as a Sheffield Tigers side beat a Rest of the World Select 48-42.
The hosts had built up an eight point lead by Heat Eight, a gap which was maintained until after Heat 10.
But the Rest of the World Select moved to within two points with a hat-trick of 4-2s before the Tigers recorded two 4-2s of their own to claim the victory.
The top four points scorers from the programmed rides were then involved in a ‘Dash for Cash’ heat.
Charles Wright spun out in the early stages whilst Ryan Douglas had to settle for third.
And whilst all-action Aussie Josh Pickering did everything he could to promote himself from second place, it was Chris Harris with a tapes to flag victory, as he chalked up his fifth win of the night with mechanical gremlins in Heat 13 of the main event costing him a maximum.
‘Bomber’ opted to split the cash with the other three competitors post race.
Reflecting on his meeting, Howarth said: “I wanted it like a normal race night at Sheffield
because testimonials can be a bit too slow sometimes and people get a bit bored.
“We had 19 races in total and we were done in a couple of hours so I was well happy with that.
“It was a good close meeting that went down to the last heat, we saw some good racing and everyone seemed to enjoy themselves so I can’t ask for much more than that.
“There’s a lot of people to thank; I want to start by thanking the supporters. It was a great turnout, it wouldn’t have been the same without them, so a big thank you to everyone who came and supported me.
“I want to thank each and every one of the boys who gave up their night for me as well. They all did a great job, they put a lot on the line throughout the night and they helped put on some great racing.
“To all the sponsors who donated money to help cover costs, again I couldn’t have done this without you all so thank you.
“I want to thank the promotion at Sheffield Speedway, the staff, the guys at Owlerton Stadium, and the many people who have put so much effort in behind the scenes to get this meeting on.
“It’s been quite a stressful meeting to get organised so I’m kind of glad it’s all over now and we can focus on the rest of the season.”
The Tru7 Group Tigers are back in action at Owlerton next Thursday (June 20) when they host Belle Vue in the ROWE Motor Oil Premiership. A slightly later tapes-up time of 8pm has now been confirmed due to England’s tea-time involvement in Euro 2024.
SHEFFIELD 48: Chris Harris 12, Josh Pickering 11, Charles Wright 9, Kyle Howarth 5, Jason Edwards 5, Dan Gilkes 3+1, Connor Mountain 3+1, Luke Harrison (No8) 0.
REST OF WORLD SELECT 42: Ryan Douglas 10, Sam Masters 10, Zach Cook 7+2 Tom Brennan 7+1, Norick Blodorn 4+1, Jake Allen 4, Simon Lambert 0, Luke Harrison (No8) 0.
Connor Mountain 2, Connor Bailey 1.
PENISTONE CHURCH’S PRE-SEASON PREPARATIONS
The Church released their pre-season matches on Saturday the 21st of June.
The first game will see Penistone travel to NCEL Division One side Athersley Recreational FC on Monday the 8th of July the game kicking off at 19:15. Before returning home three days later to host Pontefract Collieries on the 11th of July with the game kicking off at 19:30.
Their third game of that week sees Church hosting another Division One side following their relegation last season in Maltby Main on Saturday the 13th of July 2 pm kick-off for this final game of the week.
Wednesday the 17th of July sees Penistone Church travel to Staveley Miners Welfare for their fourth friendly, the game
Valley Hill’s Mid-Summer dash Club’s Charity Day
Fresh from winning the Blades Super Draw Premier League, Chapeltown RBL once again hosted their annual charity day.
The past few years have seen the club raise over £5,000 for Cancer Research, and this year's chosen charity was The Alzheimer’s Society. The team wanted to raise awareness about the disease following Jackie Beatson-Hindmarch’s diagnosis last year.
Each summer the RBL legends piece together a team to take on the current Legion team up at St George’s Park, Thorncliffe.
The game - played 22 June - saw the current Legion side comfortably win 7-1 with goals from Mikey Vella, Ash
On Thursday Valley Hill had their annual Mid summer mad dash on the longest day of the year,with over 100 runners taking part on a 5 mile course that includes lots of hills in the Woods around Thorncliffe. We were a bit worried that no one would turn up as there was a football game on but runners love a good
kicking off at 19:30. Two days later on the Friday evening Penistone host their Charity match against ACAHM&CO XI.
Their final friendly ahead of the new 2024/25 campaign will be hosting Worsbrough Bridge on Saturday the 20th of July with another 2pm kick-off.
Penistone narrowly missed out on the playoff last season, and they will be hoping to take that one step further in the new season and push for promotion.
woodland run and made the event a great evening.First female winner was Ellen Broad a Steel city strider in a time of 39.36 and Jack Chennell who made the trip all the way from Northampton to join us with a time of 31.07.Out of the money made a donation will be made to a local charity.
Gray, Adam Todd and a brace each for Jed Phillips and Brandon Whitfield, was well refereed by Paul Cooper.
Joe Moorhouse scored the Legends side consolation goal and their manager Brad Beatson said “It's heartwarming to see everyone come together for Jackie.
The support has been overwhelming, and it shows the true spirit of our community and the football club.”
The supporters and players have so far raised £950 and are hoping to surpass the £1,000 barrier.
You can still donate via the JustGiving page here - https:// www.justgiving.com/ page/chapeltownrbl-legends
Murfin top scores in impressive win
Stocksbridge 1st XI 213-8 (J Murfin 59, A Hirst 41, C Haywood 31*)
Hallam CC 122 all out (J Tevendale 3-25, A Barnes 2-10, C Haywood 2-24)
The 1st XI recorded a fantastic 91-run victory away to Hallam this weekend. The hosts won the toss and put Stocksbridge into bat, a decision which seemed justified when 'Bridge were struggling at 25-4! Andy Hirst and Jack Murfin resurrected the innings superbly, with the pair both passing 40. Hirst was eventually dismissed for a well-made 41, which included 7 boundaries. Murfin continued to score freely, hitting 9 4s and a 6 on his way to a match-saving 59. James Tevendale added a crucial 29 and Callum Haywood powered the 1sts to a very challenging total, with a run-a-ball 31 not out. A commanding total of 213, with multiple people contributing.
The response in the field got off to a good start, with Andy Hibbert removing opener Frost for 8. The wickets continued to fall regularly, with skipper Vickers removing the other Hallam opening batsman. Haywood then joined the party, claiming 2 quick wickets to back up his efforts with the bat. James Tevendale then came into the attack and bowled brilliantly, claiming 3 wickets including the final wicket with just 3 balls of the innings remaining. There was also 2 wickets for Ant Barnes who bowled nicely, as the 1sts recorded a resounding victory to move up to 4th!
Upper Haugh 3rds 171 all out (D Goodson 5-57, F Siddall 4-49)
Stocksbridge 2nds 128 all out (J Dowde 23, D Goodson 20)
The 2nds hosted Upper Haugh this weekend after last week's resounding victory over league leaders, Brookhouse. The visitors won the toss and elected to bat. Fin
Siddall struck early, with Haugh a wicket down without scoring a run. Cristinacce and Mitchell recovered well, registering a 48-run 2nd wicket partnership. Darren Goodson then picked up the next 5 wickets in a fantastic spell of bowling! James Hague dismissed Kazmi for a well-made 41, before Fin Siddall came back into the attack and claimed the last 3 remaining wickets. A competitive total of 171 was posted by the visitors, with Goodson and Siddall starring with the ball.
The reply with the bat never really got going for the 2nds, with wickets falling all too regularly. Unfortunately, no real meaningful partnerships led to 'Bridge falling to 58-6. John Dowde batted well, top scoring with a patient 23. His knock restored some pride to the total, forging a 40-run partnership with Darren Goodson. Daz added a quick-fire 20 to follow up his excellent efforts with the ball, however, it was a defeat for the 2nds, losing by 43 runs.
Some big positives but a disappointing defeat for the 2nds.
Stocksbridge 2nd XI 111 all out
Upper Haugh 112-4 (L Harris 3-14)
A disappointing double defeat this weekend to Upper Haugh for the 2nds. After losing to the visitors in the league on Saturday, revenge was on the menu Sunday in the cup quarter-finals.
Unfortunately, the 2nds were never really at the races and Upper Haugh completed a resounding victory in just 23 overs. Veteran swing king Les Harris was the main positive for Stocksbridge, finishing 2nd top scorer with 16 not out and bowling an excellent spell of controlled bowling, picking up fine figures of 3-14.
From Penistone to Palencia: Graihagh Turner Represents England in World Mountain Race
Penistone runner Graihagh Turner represented England at the Under 18 World Mountain Running Championships in Palencia, Spain.
Competing against talent from across the globe, Graihagh put in a great performance to place 15th and was the first English runner to finish.
The England team placed 6th overall. The amazing fact about Graihagh is that she was competing in the under-18 category and yet hasn’t even turned 16.
Elsewhere It was a busy week for Penistone runners with many races taking place. Despite biblical downpours in Low Bradfield, home of the annual Damflask relays, there was some good performances from the eleven Penistone teams that took part.
The men’s over50 team of John Broom, Matt Robinson, Tony Wright and Robin Clough managed to pick up a bronze medal. The ladies over45 team of Chloe Worth, Suzanne McGill and Rachael Mayston went one better to pick up silver.
Sunday saw the annual running of the Penistone 10k in hot conditions which made the going tough for many runners. First back for the home club was Andrew Heppenstall in 6th place in a time of 37-24. Andrew also picked up third place in the men’s over 40 age category. Suzanne McGill was the first lady back for Penistone in 43-28 which also gave her second place in the ladies over 45 age category.
Penistone runners picking up age group podiums were Barbara Haigh (first over75 lady), Tony Wright (first over55 man), Bill Phillips (first over75 man), Lois Lopez (second over50 lady) and Stu Smith (third over65 man).
Midweek saw the running of the Oughtibridge Chase and again there was a healthy number of participants from Penistone Footpath runners who also organise the event. First lady back for Penistone was Suzanne McGill in 26-30 and twelfth place overall, she also picked up first place in the ladies over 40 age category.
George Parr was third overall in 22-20 closely followed by teammate Richard Cottam who was fifth and first over40 man. There were age category wins for Lois Lopez (over 50 ladies), Stu Smith (over 60 man), Sue Hall (over60 ladies) and Alan Knox (over 70 man).
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Peter Beever and Kelvin Bowskill completed the Ulley Reservoir race which is the latest race in the KMR series.
Lorraine Mackie was third over50 lady at the School Run which is part of the Summer Wine Trail series. It took place near Holmfirth and was 6.7 miles in distance with 1,000 feet of climbing.
Further afield Connor Smith completed the 47km Blue Trail run in Tenerife.
Harriet Drouin took on the very tough Spine Challenger South which was 108 miles in distance and took her 53 hours to complete. Weather conditions were tough for Harriet who has vowed never to do it on again.
On the parkrun scene, Suzanne McGill was first at Penistone and Flynn Rogers first at Hillsborough juniors. Age-graded runs of the week were Dawn Broom (80.00%), Suzanne McGill (78.06%), Kelvin Bowskill (74.90%), Damien Kilpin (74.23%) and John Broom (73.77%).
Barnsley Parkrun
27, Martyn Goodwin 25-13; 29, Emma Stead 25-20; 30, Steven John Stead 25-21; 32, Alan Knox 25-26; 65, Heath Ramsden 28-44; 66, Lisa Hinchliffe 28-52; 140, Stuart Smith 46-11.
Penistone Parkrun
3, George Parr 18-24; 7, Damian Kilpin 19-24; 9, Robert Lees 19-33; 15, Ashley Howlett 20-56; 16, Suzanne McGill 20-58; 23, Oliver Pike 21-39; 33, Alex Simon 22-53; 49, Peter John Claydon 24-18; 50, Lee Hopkins 24-20; 52, Chris Baldwin 2426; 93, Rachael Mayston 27-44; 109, Rory O'Sullivan 29-06; 138, Daniel Batty 32-06; 143, Sarah Clough 32-27; 178, Dianne Mcguinness 38-20.
Photo By Ian Revitt
In the junior race Flynn Rogers had a comfortable win finishing nearly three minutes ahead of his nearest