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23rd November 2023
Issue 1297
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Dan Walker joins guests at the Roundabout Bangers and Cash auction The cars are home, the drivers are rested and the bonnets have been sold, bringing the final fundraising total for the Roundabout Bangers and Cash 2023 challenge to an outstanding £152,843. Bangers and Cash is the motoring adventure that this year saw 21 teams undertake the 1092-mile European journey from Sheffield to Munich in old vehicles to raise funds for Roundabout, the South Yorkshire youth housing charity that provides shelter, support and life skills to young people aged 16 to 25 who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.
The auction was split into three sections in between courses, with David Grey MBE as auctioneer. David had also taken part in the rally as Executive Chairman of city company OSL Group and he placed his own successful bid for his tiger-
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accompanied the cars on the journey across Europe.
The evening also saw the premiere of the Bangers and Cash rally film, which was filmed and produced by the charity’s Communication and Social Media Co-ordinator Jasmine Givnan, who
“It was brilliant to see all the bonnets back together in one room again and to see that people appreciated their value by taking part in our auction,” said Roundabout Fundraising Manager Emily Bush. Barnsley College is holding its second Open Day of the year on Wednesday 29 November, 4.00pm to 7.00 pm, following the successes of its first which over 4,500 people attended.
Adding a unique splash of colour to the event, every vehicle had its bonnet designed and decorated by a professional artist - and as the event reached its finale with an auction dinner where all the bonnets were auctioned, along with 40 painted road signs.
Rated outstanding by Ofsted, Barnsley College, Barnsley Sixth Form College and Barnsley College University Centre are inviting potential new students to find out about the range of courses on offer including, full and parttime vocational courses, A Levels, apprenticeships, T Levels and universitylevel courses.
BBC Radio Sheffield host Ellie Colton presented the evening at Sheffield’s Crowne Plaza Hotel and among the guests was TV news presenter Dan Walker, who had seen the bonnets during a special display at September’s Art in the Gardens event.
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Rally Postponement Amidst Local Concerns The much-anticipated South Yorkshire Stages Rally, scheduled to close 50 roads in the region, has been officially postponed by the Sheffield and Hallamshire Motor Club, the event's organisers.
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The decision is believed to be in response to a surge in objections submitted to the local authority, prompting the organisers to reconsider their plans. Last week, the Sheffield and Hallamshire Motor Club released a statement, stating, "In light of a number of objections submitted to the local authority this week, we have made the decision to cancel the first-ever South Yorkshire Stages Rally, due to take place on 10th December 2023. We are committed to community engagement for this event and have taken seriously the concerns raised by some of the residents in the area." The announcement disappointed many, including Member of Parliament Miriam Cates, who had earlier expressed excitement about the rally. Cates, who played a prominent role in unveiling the event, expressed her disappointment, saying, "I am disappointed to advise that the South Yorkshire Stages Rally, has been postponed."
Cates highlighted the potential benefits the rally could have brought to the local community, including increased trade for local businesses, a boost in tourism, and the thrill of hosting an international event. She acknowledged the significant public support the rally had garnered and commended the extensive engagement efforts undertaken by the organisers. "I was reassured by the huge engagement work undertaken, all homes on the route were visited twice, and when residents were out, letters were provided. So, after two years and countless hours of work by all those involved, as said, I am disappointed, but I understand that the organiser has made clear they will continue to engage with local people on future plans," Cates added. Despite the setback, Cates paid tribute to everyone involved, including Barnsley Council, local councillors, volunteers, the sponsor (White's Bakery), potential drivers, and their teams. She emphasised that the rally's postponement did not mark the end of the engagement process and expressed hope that future plans would address the concerns raised by local residents.
