Pantomime Cast Celebrate RealLife Wedding
Cast members from Grenoside Pantomime gathered on 6th September to celebrate the real-life wedding of Joshua Milner and Jasmin Hewerdine, who delighted audiences earlier this year as the on-stage couple Lampy and Jackie in Pinocchio.
e couple rst met during rehearsals for the 2014 production of Robin Hood, where Jasmin joined the dance group. Joshua, a long-
time member of the Grenoside Pantomime cast, has been involved since the 2004 production of Sinbad the Sailor.
A er tying the knot, the newlyweds will soon be back to work, rehearsing for the upcoming production of Cinderella. Performances are scheduled for late January and early February 2025, with tickets available from 1st November.
Congratulations to the happy couple, known on stage as Lampy and Jackie, and may they live "happily ever a er"!
Photo credits: Jon Phil Photography, Steve Atkinson, and Liv Wortley.
SNAPCHAT SELLER BEHIND BARS
A man who stole a host of highvalue cars and then offered them to the highest bidder on Snapchat has been jailed for more than three years.
Corey Rodgers stole the cars during a string of burglaries across South and West Yorkshire between April and June. He targeted high-value vehicles such as Mercedes, BMWs, and Volkswagen Golfs.
Rodgers, of Wordsworth Avenue in Sheffield, forced entry to homes before stealing the keys to the homeowners’ vehicles and other expensive items, such as a Louis Vuitton handbag.
He had been released from prison in February of this year and tried to evade arrest by cutting off an electronic tag. However, he was located and arrested in June and a phone was seized from the address.
A Snapchat account associated with the 19-year-old contained two videos which had been sent to a group chat named ‘no 9-5 here 2.0’. The videos showed vehicles stolen by Rodgers during burglaries and included the message: “Best bid takes em [sic]…”
Several tools commonly used in burglaries were also seized from the address where Rodgers was arrested.
He was charged and later pleaded guilty to 10 counts of burglary dwelling and theft, one count of handling stolen goods, and one count of driving whilst disqualified.
He also admitted a further ten burglaries through the taken into consideration (TIC) process.
Rodgers appeared at Sheffield Crown Court on 6 September where he was sentenced to three years and four months in prison. He was also disqualified from driving for two years and eight months.
Detective Sergeant Thomas Jordan, of the Sheffield Neighbourhood Crime Team, said: “Rodgers has caused untold harm across South Yorkshire and showed a complete lack of remorse by bragging about his actions on social media. He also attempted to profit from his crimes by offering vehicles to the highest bidder.
“Burglary leaves a lasting toll on its victims, who are often made to feel unsafe in their own homes. As shown by this result, we will work tirelessly to investigate every report of burglary across South Yorkshire and bring offenders to justice.
“I hope Rodgers’ sentence now means his many victims can begin to draw a line under their ordeal.”
Cats Shelter Raises Over £1000 With Party to Mark 60 Years
e She eld Cats Shelter welcomed visitors from across the region to its annual street party to celebrate 60 years in its current home, 1 Travis Place.
For more than 127 years, e She eld Cats Shelter has been helping cats and their owners in She eld and surrounding areas – and for the last 60 years, the charity has been based in Broomhall at 1 Travis Place.
Celebrations took place on September 15 in the form of a street party and despite the rain, supporters enjoyed various stalls and activities, helping to raise almost £1,100.
Stalls and activities included the popular ‘Date Night Book Stall’ and Raf’s Ra e – a ectionately named a er one of the Shelter’s former residents – with donations and prizes from She eld Wednesday, Card Factory, Costco, Michael and Rachael at Extra Life Gaming Lounge, Marie from the Shelter’s Ecclesall Road shop, a number of the Shelter’s supporters and the Shelter’s patrons, Joann Fletcher and Frankie Seaman.
Frankie, a professional dancer and Dancing on Ice star from She eld, and Joann Fletcher, Barnsley’s BAFTA winning Egyptologist, were present on the day entertaining the crowd and chatting to supporters.
ey also featured in a livestream, broadcast on the Shelter’s Facebook page, introducing some of the feline residents currently staying at the Shelter.
Sarah Smith, Charity Manager at e She eld Cats Shelter, said: “What a perfect a ernoon we had, despite the weather! We weren’t going to let the rain get in the way of our fun – or our all-important fundraising!
“It was great to spend time celebrating 60 wonderful years in our home at Travis Place – a venue that was very kindly gi ed to us in a legacy in 1964. Since then, we have supported thousands of cats in She eld and its surrounding areas.
“ ank you to everyone that attended, got involved, donated, volunteered and helped us make our party a successful fundraiser.”
Now, as the charity look ahead to the future, e She eld Cats Shelter has announced it is looking for a new home.
“As with all milestones, looking back comes hand in hand with looking forward and we feel that the time has come for us to look for a new home,” Sarah added.
“Travis Place has housed us well for so long, but now we’re in need of more space to help us support our cats and the work we do.
“We need an accessible building with good public transport links within the City of She eld and we’d love to hear from you if you know of the perfect location.
“We can’t wait to see our shelter continue to be a safe haven for the cats of She eld and surrounding areas for many years to come – wherever we’re located.”
If you know the perfect location for e She eld Cats Shelter’s next home, please get in touch via info@she eldcats.co.uk or via the contact us page here: https://theshefeldcatsshelter.org/contact-us/
DEEPCAR
HOME IMPROVEMENTS
Contact The Experts in Double Glazing. 46 Years of Quality Service
are a small local family business and have been fitting top quality Windows, Doors & Conservatories since 1978.
Windows Doors
• uPVC
• Aluminium
• Timber
• Casement
• Sliding Sash
• Tilt & Turn
• Any Size
• Any Colour
• Light-weight tiled roof
• Extensions
• Orangeries
• Free Quotes
• Composite • Aluminium
• uPVC
• Bi-folds
• High Security Locks
• Any Size
• Any Colour
• Driveways
• Patios
• Ballastrades
• Garage/Loft Conversions
CHRISTIAN CENTRE WINS THROUGH
The Stocksbridge Christian Centre on Cedar Road has won through the first round of judging in the National Church and Community Awards, given annually across the country by the National Church Trust. The final evaluation of the shortlisted churches will be made soon, but the National Church Trust has written to say that the church can publicise this shortlisting now.
The nomination for the Christian Centre was for the two ways in which it responded to the request from the Stocksbridge Food Bank to move in at Cedar Road. When the request was received, the church very quickly saw how it could make the changes necessary and has moved forward quickly and with enthusiasm for the changes.
The first part of the work is to modernise and adapt the church itself to be a suite of rooms which could host community activities alongside the church activities seven days
a week; to create a “Community Hub”. This is nearly complete. The Church has raised about £300,000, mainly from the Sheffield Methodist Circuit, but also from other church and community bodies, to convert the church into a sevenday -a-week Community Hub, with new entrance, toilets and kitchen, which the church will use for worship on Sundays and its own community activities, as well as some new ones which are already being planned.
The second part is to convert half the building to be mainly the Food Bank, the Community Outlet and a Community Café. Food Matters, which runs the Food Bank, and the other activities, has won a National Lottery grant of £200,000 to make the extensions and conversions at one end of the building, including a new Children’s Learning Space. This work will start very soon.
Rev Ian Lucraft, now the minister of the church, said: “The church members are amazed and thrilled to be short-listed for this national award. I was so impressed with their response to the initial request from the Food Bank to turn their church upside down. It was a big decision, but they saw how the church could serve a new generation of the community if they stepped forward in faith. It’s not been easy for them. There have been difficulties along the way, but we can see the end of the project now, just over the horizon. This recognition is well deserved.”
#NationalChurchAwards said: “For hundreds of years churches, chapels and meeting houses have provided support to the local communities in which they are rooted. Church buildings find themselves playing a significant role in placemaking, adapting to changing needs, and providing a whole range of support and services to their communities. We know this takes an immense amount of dedication.”
New charity department store to open
St Luke’s Hospice will launch its eagerly-awaited charity department store at Sheffield’s Kilner Way Retail Park next Monday, September 30.
St Luke’s already has a chain of shops throughout the city, extending from Stocksbridge in the north to Crystal Peaks in the south.
But the charity’s new department store in Wadsley Bridge is its most ambitious retail project to date, an 8,500 sq ft space that will offer a wide variety of pre-loved goods for the costconscious sustainable shopper, creating a go-to destination for everything pre-loved.
The site also offers visitors three hours of free parking and is well-served by public transport links.
With an extra 7,000 sq ft of warehouse space to the rear of the store, the new shop will in addition provide a donation hub for items to be dropped off by supporters quickly and conveniently.
The official opening will take place outside the new store on Monday September 30 at 10.30am, when the ribbon will be cut by St Luke’s ambassador Michael King and acclaimed charity shop Instagram influencer Faye Wagstaffe.
“St Luke’s Kilner Way is our largest store and will meet public demand for cost conscious shopping and the rise for high quality preloved products,” said St Luke’s Head of Retail Jenny Booth.
“There will be a full range of eco-conscious items covering everything from contemporary and vintage fashion to occasion wear – depart-
ments will include wedding, children’s, homewares, furniture and book and records.
“Following on from the success of our shop at The Moor in Sheffield city centre, Kilner Way will have its own unique look and feel, providing the perfect setting for the range that has been hand-picked by the St Luke’s retail team from our thousands of donations.”
The St Luke’s retail chain expansion taps into a growing national trend that is expected to see the pre-loved market grow by 127 per cent in the next two years.
“Visitors to Kilner Way will never be short on choice as we provide an ever-changing range of stock in all our departments,” said Jenny.
“Shopping pre-loved with St Luke’s Kilner Way is win, win, win – it’s good for the environment, good for your wallet and great for St Luke’s, enabling us to continue our support for around 1,800 patients every year, as well as their families and carers.
“Our retail chain raises an incredible £3million each year towards our patient care costs, transforming supporters pre-loved items into tailored care and support for those affected by terminal illness in Sheffield.
“As ever, though, a key factor to the success of any St Luke’s shop comes down to the generosity of the Sheffield public, whether giving their time to volunteer or donating high quality preloved items that can be resold in our shops.”
People can stay up to date with the launch via @stlukeskilnerway on Instagram and StLukesKilnerWay on Facebook.
Commemorative plaques have been unveiled outside a Sheffield fire station in memory of two firefighters who lost their lives 50 years ago.
Bob Smith and Paul Parkin were injured when an explosion caused molten metal to come into contact with firefighting water at an incident at British Steel Corporation on Shepcote Lane on 25 February 1974. They later died of their injuries.
The plaques were unveiled at a special ceremony at Parkway fire station on Thursday 12 September that was attended by relatives of the two fallen firefighters as well as serving South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue firefighters, senior leaders and Fire Brigades Union (FBU) officials.
Alex Wilson, Watch Manager at Parkway fire station, who organised the ceremony said: “It’s important to remember the sacrifice of members of our fire and rescue service and to provide a place for their families to gather and remember their loved ones.
“It’s important that their stories are not lost and their bravery and sacrifice is remembered and passed down from one generation to another within the fire and rescue service.”
South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue is marking its 50th anniversary in 2024 with a series of events and activities.
The FBU has funded the plaques as part of a national initiative to commemorate fallen firefighters. The project is funded by the Firefighters 100 Lottery, a charitable initiative run by the trade union.
Sheffield’s first Dutch-style roundabout nears completion
Pedestrians, cyclists and motorists will soon be able to get their first experience of Sheffield’s first-ever Dutch-style roundabout as the project nears completion. Located at West Bar, in front of the Emergency Services Museum, the roundabout will give priority to pedestrians and cyclists, making it safer and easier for people to get around the city in an active way.
The improvements are being delivered as part of our wider plans to improve sustainable links between the City Centre and the Kelham and Neepsend area, supporting the in-
creased numbers of people that live, work and visit the area as it continues to transform.
New planting and landscaping will be installed, linking into and extending the award-winning Grey to Green project, improving the environment for everyone. This will also include sustainable drainage to mitigate flood risk, helping to make our city more resilient.
Cllr Ben Miskell, Chair of the Transport, Regeneration and Climate Policy Committee at Sheffield City Council, said: “For too long people wanting to cross West Bar roundabout to get around the city have had to wait for a gap in the traf-
fic to do so in a safe manner. The changes we are delivering will make it easier for those on foot or on their bike in two fantastic new ways.”
Work on the Dutch-style roundabout started in April 2023 and is due to be completed in October 2024. There will be public information events held both online and in person, at the Emergency Service Museum, for people to learn more about the project and how the new roundabout works. These events will be announced in due course.
SCHOOL BAN ON PHONES
Sheffield secondary bans all phones, headphones and smart watches for pupils
Students at Forge Valley School, Wood Lane, Malin Bridge, are now not allowed to bring phones, smart watches, or even headphones onto campus.
The rule has been formally enforced under the school’s behaviour policy, which says any device will be confiscated and returned to parents, with punishments for pupils who refuse to hand their phones over.
SEPTEMBER
WEDNESDAY
25 Don Valley Probus will at 10.00AM in Christ Church Community Hall, 586 Manchester Road, Stocksbridge, with a presentation by Jane Ashby, `For the Love of China`. 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.
and Guide HQ, Saltbox Lane, S35 8QS. 50p. Donations accepted from 9am or contact grenosandg@gmail.com. No electricals thanks.
SUNDAY
THURSDAY
26 Stocksbridge Community Care Group AGM 11am at Stocksbridge Town Hall All welcome
FRIDAY
We are at Fox Valley Market every Friday from 10am - 3pm or call
Finkle Antiques - WANTED -
and
• Old Jewellery, Watches, Gold, Silver Coins.
• We Pay more than scrap for resaleable items.
Minnie’s
Fest raises more than £3,000 for St Luke’s Hospice
Some of She eld’s favourite musicians helped raise more than £3,000 as Minnie’s Fest returned to Stannington.
e popular annual music festival was held at Stannington pub e Rose and Crown, known locally as Minnie’s.
Among the acts taking to the stage for the popular free festival were Blues Station Zebra, Holly Poulton, RYB, Chris Poulton, ri s, Burnt Stones, Bad Combover, Mark Lewellyn and Gigantics.
And the day raised a nal total of £3,121, all of which is going towards patient care at St Luke’s Hospice.
“We are extremely grateful to Mick, Tom and the rest of the team at the Rose and Crown for their continued support of St Luke’s through Minnie’s Fest,”
said St Luke’s Fundraiser Laura Martin.
“It’s such an amazing event that brings the community together and this marvellous level of support really will make an enormous di erence to the lives of all or patients and families.”
27 September Greenhead Church,Chapeltown. Macmillan Co ee Morning 10am11.30am. Tea ,Co ee etc.
27 Macmillan co ee morning will be held at Christ Church Stocksbridge 10-12 There will be a cake stall and a green table.
SATURDAY
28 Chapeltown WI will be hosting a MacMillan co ee morning from 10.00am until 12.00noon at Chapeltown Methodist Church. Co ee and cake plus ra e and Tombola.
28 Jumble Sale. 11.00-1.00pm. Great bargains at rock bottom prices. Grenoside Scout
28 On tour in the UK, Australia’s number one recording and broadcasting theatre organist John Atwell, is set to make his inaugural appearance at a Barnsley music venue. Volunteers and enthusiasts are set to welcome John to the Astoria Centre, The National Theatre Organ Heritage Centre, Barugh Green, Barnsley, S75 1JT on Saturday September 28th . The Astoria’s restored 1934 pipe organ will be the sole British built Compton organ he will play in concert on this tour. A show full of light, popular and nostalgic music not to be missed. The concert starts at 2-30pm with doors opening at 1-45pm for refreshments.
Advanced tickets are available online at; info@astoriacentre. co.uk or by telephone on 07944 566972.
28 Bullhouse Chapel will be open for visitors for the last time this year from 2pm- 4pm. Whilst everyone is welcome, we hope any walkers who have to leave the Trans Pennine Trail, due to the diversion across Millennium Bridge, may like to visit to have their picnic, a cuppa, and/or use the loo! Bullhouse Chapel is a ‘dissenters chapel’ and is the oldest independent chapel in the country to have been in continuous use in the same building since 1692
• ‘Tired’ Conservatory & Porch Upgrades
• Aluminium Bi-Fold Doors.
• Fascias, Soffits & Dry Verges.
• Replacement Sealed Units.
• 10 Year, FREE Insurance backed Guarantees.
29 Canal Trip from Stocksbridge to Victoria Quays for TARA members.Full details from tarastocksbridge.ud@gmail. com or 07957 206646
29 Bullhouse Chapels service is at 2.30 where worship will be led by Matthew Nicholson.
29 Crane Moor Methodist Church Harvest Festival 10:30 am Everyone welcome, Refreshments afterwards.
OCTOBER
TUESDAY
1 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 o er a warm welcome to all.
WEDNESDAY
2 Brad eld 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 Brad eld, return around 1pm. FREE but donations welcome. 2337463. www.brad eld-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.
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 O ce.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 O ce.
SATURDAY
5 St Nicholas’ Church, High Brad eld, A Concert of Music and Song with Bolsterstone Male Voice Choir and Oughtibridge Brass Band. In memory of Frank Sheldon and Diane
LISTINGS
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, nish 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
7 Brad eld Historical Society
- South Yorkshire Civil Wars, a talk by Catherine Warr, Village Hall, Low Brad eld, 2337463, bradfield.history@mypostofce.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 Shefeld Cathedral. Visitors and new members welcome @ £3 per meeting.
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 o er 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 Pilgrimages`. 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..
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 Geo Higgs “Reading the elds” A
quick guide tu the historyof eld systems New members welcome, admission is £2.50, free for friends of Wortley Hall Gardens. If you are interested contact Barry on 0114 2830056
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, co ee 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, nish around 12 noon. Guide ... Alan Smith www.walc.epizy.com
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 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, nish 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 Brad eld Historical SocietyYorkshire People, a talk by Josephine Firth, Village Hall, Low Brad eld, 2337463, brad eld. history@mypostoffice.co.uk, 7.30pm
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 Com-
BEHIND BARS
Man jailed a er hurling missiles at police o cers in dangerous roo op stando
A man who threatened a police constable with a knife before launching missiles at ocers during a dangerous roo op stando has been jailed for over two years.
Jamie Stones became aggressive towards o cers when they attended his home on Burgoyne Road during an arrest attempt as the 35-year-old tried to barricade the door to prevent them from entering.
He then lunged at one of our ofcers with a knife before climbing onto the roof of the property and hurling tiles at o cers on the street below.
His behaviour caused damage to three vehicles and a police van before Stones was detained and taken to hospital a er falling from the roof.
While he was in hospital receiving treatment, Stones attacked multiple members of sta . Stones, of Burgoyne Road, Shefeld, pleaded guilty to a ray, threatening a person with an offensive weapon, sending a communication or article of an indecent or o ensive nature and two counts of assault by beating of an emergency worker.
He was jailed for a total of 110 weeks during a sentencing hearing at She eld Crown Court last ursday (12 September).
PC Caitlin Selwood, who was the o cer in charge of the case, said: "Stones' violence was completely unacceptable and caused damage to innocent neighbours' vehicles as well as one of our own police vans.
"It must have been terrifying for the community and residents and we are pleased Stones has been given an immediate custodial sentence in excess of two years."
In loving memory of
Margaret Mary HAGUE ( Née Lunn)
Peacefully at St Luke’s Hospice on 10th September 24 aged 82.
Beloved Wife of Bryan and loving Mother to Andrew.
Margaret was cherished by all her family and friends and will be laid to rest at Grenoside North Chapel on Friday 4th October at 3pm .
Family and friends are invited to join in a celebration of Margaret’s life at Hillsborough Golf Club after the service.
Bryan and Andrew have requested donations to St Luke’s Hospice on the day at the crematorium or direct to the Hospice. No flowers.
Any enquiries please contact John Fairest Funeral Care 0114 234 3129.
Grace COULDWELL
Wife of the late Roy, Mother of the late David and Stephen, and Grandmother of George and Oliver.
Passed away peacefully on Saturday 7th September 2024 in Northfield Nursing Home aged 95.
The funeral will be held at Grenoside Crematorium South Chapel on Thursday 3rd October at 3.30pm.
Donations to be made to the Multiple Sclerosis Society.
Sylvia MIDDLETON
Died peacefully at Abbey Grange Nursing Home aged 84 years. Widow of late Walter and Aunty to Sharon, Mike and family. Funeral to be held at Grenoside Crematorium South Chapel on Friday October 4th at 9.30 am.
Hello, I’m Jane Ward-Drummond, your local Estate Planning Consultant of 13 years experience. I am an expert in helping people arrange their Wills, Trusts, Lasting Powers of Attorney and Pre-paid Funeral Plans.
Along with my colleague Haworth Ward-Drummond we specialise in helping all kinds of people gain peace of mind by providing professional advice, but with a personal touch.
We offer a FREE consultation without obligation for anybody who would like to know more about any of the following:
• Making a basic Will
• Setting up Lasting Powers of Attorney
• Protecting your home for future generations
• Pre-paid Funeral Plans
their families) that we have helped in the past have been very happy with our services and tell us they have gained great peace of mind knowing that they have sorted everything out.
Local Opinion
Time to Speak
Does anyone care out there about the masses? How the population was split into classes? Masterful men of the year Ten Eighty Six, Easily took the land using might and tricks, Serfdom for some without any choice, Doomed for generations without a voice, And now though many millions strong, You’re told the workers are always wrong, But don’t believe and don’t be a fool, Our media men are the bosses tool, Ordered to tell a biased tale, Keeping your labour cheaply for sale, When thousands of families live on the poverty line, It’s time to recognise that these things are not fine, Care! Demand! Your fair share, choose a better life, For Children and Wife! Say No!
Sheila Jent
Reply to letter
Your correspondent Steve Moxon seems to be under the impression that the Labour government intends to shut down blast furnaces. (Letters page 19th Sept.) The fact is the decision was made by the owners of the steel company itself.
He then goes on to suggest it is not “green” to import steel, citing the cost of transportation. This entirely misses the point that every ton of steel made in a blast furnace requires the importation of 1.6 tons of iron ore plus around 0.7 tons of coal.
He then complains of the cost of UK electricity whilst simultaneously referring to gigantic ever rising’cost and problems of wind power. Is there any form of energy generation that comes free, continues to operate beyond the next decade without service and maintenance, and is not subject to rising costs?
The intermittent nature of green energy is not as insurmountable as Steve suggests. The storage solution already exists in some domestic dwellings, businesses and means of transport. Other ideas such as compressed air storage and mechanical gravity storage are far from the claimed ‘non feasible with no improvements in sight’ and uphill recycling of water for turbines was in existence decades ago. There are no Constraints of the laws of physics as claimed.
Incredibly, Mr Moxon moves on to state the concept of Net Zero is pointless and non-scientific and there is overwhelming evidence to support the argument against. The only supposed evidence comes from 0 to 5% compared with the 95-100% of scientists who know differently. Perhaps the small minority along with Mr. Moxon haven’t checked the meaning of net zero. It is not a denial of the natural situation, it is only an objective to control emissions created by mankind.
As a parting shot, Mr. Moxon suggests that the Energy Secretary takes a GCSE in physics. Since the energy secretary already has an A level in Physics I don’t think a GCSE would increase his knowledge.
Graham Shepherd
Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer, may advise that he is prepared to become unpopular, but has he the moral right to risk the popularity of his own M.P.’s - M.P.s who may have wished to seek a now seemingly impossible re-election next time as they witness their popularity drain away as it did for some of the previous Conservative M.P.’s, some big-name ones, at the last General Election.
The difficulty of high inflation and cuts to services has proved challenging for many people who will be relieved by an easing situation, some with inflation-busting pay rises. Unfortunately, this is not the case for millions of pensioners now facing an inflation-busting energy price hike during the coldest time of the year, with similar increases in water and postal charges to follow on a state pension that, for many, has been reduced by income tax. Let’s remind our M.P., Dr Marie Tidball, of this at the next General Election in five years. The people of Stocksbridge and Penistone cannot support an M.P. who cannot adequately represent all of her constituents.
After all, there is an alternative. Instead of making pensioners the ones responsible for bridging the so-called financial black hole, why didn’t the Government decide to reduce their salaries or number of M.P.s as I’m sure they can afford it, in their quest to save money? Further, it has been reported that Prime Minister, Starmer, wears suits provided by a donor and that the Chancellor, Rachel Reeves, has obtained financial assistance towards the cost of her energy use for her second home. M.P.s should also feel the pain and not just rely on picking the pockets of pensioners.
Hello Editor
Throughout the 2024 General Election campaign, New Labour 2.0 made it quite clear that their primary policy goal would be the achievement of economic stability (ES) whilst (as far as I’m aware) neglecting to define the concept and provide a suitable measure of performance for it; to thus enable folk to ascertain when economic nirvana had been achieved, or, how far down the road towards it the country was at any one point in time. Thus leading me to at first assume that ES was a usual nebulous soundbite aimed at meaning all things to all people, thereby enabling them to project their own meanings into the situation and thus feel comfortable that they were voting for something beneficial to them.
However, listening to the rhetoric, I’ve become increasingly convinced that ES is nothing more than a euphemism for “balanced budget”; the usual mechanism adopted by previous governments to mean and justify a policy of austerity. Aimed primarily at keeping the banks and donors in the City of London happy at the expense of the rest – especially the poorest; whose plight will be blamed on them of course.
One therefore wonders how Labour 2.0 can be for socio, economic and political change, when they appear to be selling the same old wine in the same old bottle but with a different label on to the benefit of those least in need. Or perhaps someone can persuade me otherwise by addressing the aforementioned concerns in detail?
Yours faithfully Michael Parker.
Local Mum Takes 15,000ft Plunge to Raise Funds
A brave married mother of two has taken to the skies to raise funds for a very worthy cause. Fortyyear-old Kim Riches completed a thrilling 15,000-foot skydive, raising an impressive £625 for Sheffield Children's Hospital.
Kim, who leapt from the plane as part of the Team Theo Skydive, shared her excitement after the jump, saying: "With all of your help, I jumped from 15,000ft and raised £625 for Sheffield Children's Hospital. It certainly was an experience I will never forget."
The daring skydive took place at Hibaldstow Skydive Centre, where Kim expressed her gratitude to both the facility and the supportive
community who helped her reach her fundraising goal.
"Thanks for all the support! A special thanks to Hibaldstow Skydive Centre and to all our amazing staff at Sheffield Children's Hospital," Kim added, clearly overwhelmed by the generosity and backing she received. Kim’s skydive is just one of many efforts from individuals across the region dedicated to raising vital funds for Sheffield Children's Hospital, ensuring that the institution can continue its invaluable work in providing care for young patients.
Dear Wharncliffe
Dear Wharncliffe Side attendees at the Macmillan Coffee Morning. You raised £300 in those 2 hours last Saturday. Huge thanks to you all for your help in raising money towards this fabulous cause.
LOCAL MP, DR. MARIE TIDBALL FAILS PENSIONERS AS THE WINTER FUEL PAYMENT IS AXED AMID RISING ENERGY PRICES AND THE STARK REALITY OF TAX ON STATE PENSIONS.
As reports of just one Labour M.P. sufficiently brave to support his pensioner constituents are revealed, it is of serious alarm that here in the Stocksbridge and Penistone constituency our elected M.P. chooses against supporting the pensioners she purports to represent by refusing to vote against the axing of the winter fuel payments for millions of pensioners. By doing so she has ensured a cruel, long, hard winter for many of her pensioner constituents, which will surely be remembered come the next General Election despite this being a long way off - but that time will come. Dr. Marie Tidball may then find a joyful face turning into tearful eyes.
Chapeltown record
hard-fought win
Jubilee Rangers 2-4 Chapeltown RBL
Chapeltown RBL claimed a hard-fought 4-2 win at Jubilee Sports Ground, despite fielding an injury-hit side.
The match took a dramatic turn in the 16th minute when a defensive mix-up saw a Jubilee Rangers player accidentally score an own goal, giving Chapeltown the early lead. Ten minutes before half-time, the visitors doubled their advantage. A free-kick from Elliott Simpson was spilled by the Jubilee goalkeeper, and Harley Wilson was quick to pounce, firing the ball into the net to make it 2-0.
Mitch Savage, returning from injury, was introduced after 60 minutes and wasted no time making an impact. His initial shot struck the post, but top scorer Jay Carter reacted swiftly to slot home Chapeltown’s third. Just five minutes later, Savage sealed the goal of the game with a stunning 25-yard free-kick, expertly curled over the wall and into the top corner, putting Chapeltown 4-0 ahead.
Despite the deficit, Jubilee Rangers rallied late on, reducing the score to 4-1 and then making it 4-2 after a defensive lapse by Chapeltown. However, solid work from goalkeeper Lewis Fox ensured Chapeltown held firm to see out the game and secure all three points.
POMONAS UNBEATEN RECORD ENDS
POMONA 1 – 2 RING O’ BELLS
Pomona’s unbeaten home run came to an end on Saturday at the hands of the last team to beat them at home 17 months ago.
Pomona without first-choice goalkeeper and outfield players out through injury started the game well against a very organised and physical side.
Pomonas makeshift defence were solid and did well to stifle any Ring O’ Bells attacks, likewise for all Pomonas good play they struggled to breakdown down the Bells defence, although the Pom managed to force a handful of corners clear cut chances were harder to come by.
Pomonas solid defence reduced Ring O’ Bells to only one first half effort on target on 21 minutes but it was to be a decisive one. The Bells attacker dribbling his way into the home side’s penalty area before finding the bottom corner with a nice finish.
Dawn earns England selection
Penistone runner Dawn Broom competed in the Redcar Half Marathon which acted as a selection race for the England Masters Half Marathon team.
Selection was dependent on finishing in the top three in your age category. Dawn placed second in the ladies over60 category in a time of 1-38-35. Husband John is enjoying some good form too recently and ran his fastest 10k in 8 years at the Zetland 10k. John’s time was 41-06.
A few Penistone runners took on the hilly Ambry 10k which took place around Almondbury. James Mumford led early on in the race but eventually finished in third place overall in a time of 39-25. Serial prize winner, Lois Lopez, placed second lady in a time of 48-53.
On the Parkrun scene Hannah Shaw was first lady at Penistone, Suzanne McGill was second lady at Hillsborough in a new pb of 19-05, Jade Crosby second lady at Penistone and Toms Fryers second at Rothay Park.
Age-graded performances of the week were Suzanne McGill (85.76%), Rachael Mayston (85.21%), Julia Johnson (83.08%), Lois Lopez (74.42%) and Flynn Rogers (73.63%).
Results
Barnsley Parkrun
36, Stu Smith 26-43; 44, Sue Hall 28-45; 118, Ray Brown 52-44.
Penistone Parkrun
8, Oliver Pike 20-26; 13, Ashley Howlett 21-50; 14, Hannah Shaw 21-53; 15, Julian Williams 21-57; 17, Dan Rush-
forth 22-28; 18, Jade Crosby 22-36; 19, Simon Lovidge 2238; 32, Alex Melhuish 24-16; 34, Edward Holley 24-26; 37, Shaun Swallow 24-30; 54, Daniel Cooper 25-33; 59, Lucy Clough 25-57; 65, Carl Matthewman 26-13; 69, Jill Carlton 26-23; 70, John Broom 26-33; 71, Dawn Broom 26-37; 76, Keith Gordon 26-57; 90, Jen Holley 28-15; 93, Emma Canetti 28-29; 105, Andrea Henson 29-15; 130, Daniel Batty 31-46; 133, Sarah Clough 32-17; 139, Sara Wolstenholme 32-29; 146, Claire Watts 33-07; 152, Ruth Albaya Melhuish 33-49; 190, Ellen Chlebicka 54-42; 191, Martyn Cartwright 54-45.
Pomona pushed for an equaliser before half time creating a couple of half chances but they went in at half time 1-0 down.
Pomona started the second half even better than the first and dominated from the start pinning the away side in their own half and putting them under more pressure at the back.
Pomonas equaliser came 6 minutes into the half, a great move turning defence into attack the ball played from midfield to right back Tommy Fowler who passed it down the line to winger Simon Hawley to cross with the outside of the boot to striker Simon Bonnett who finished on the half volley into near bottom corner of the goal in front of the Pomona fans (see Pomonas facebook and instagram page) to level the score.
From then on in it seemed the home team would be the
only winners. Pomona were camped in the Bells half forcing corner after corner. Bonnett failed to get his second of the game when he headed straight at the keeper and Tommy Fowler headed wide from a corner.
The sucker punch came on 84 minutes just minutes after a great save from the Pomona stand in keeper, he and the Pomona defence were beaten when a tame shot from the outside of the area found its way just inside the post and into the back of the net.
The last 5 minutes were all Pomona but they failed to find a second equaliser before the final whistle.
A harsh way to end such a great home record but it had to end at some point.
Pomona will go again next weekend when they travel to last seasons division two runners up West End Terriers.
New club record for 10k
A quieter week from the club with just the one member racing as members gear up for the Sheffield 10K this coming Sunday. We had 5 members in parkrun action on Saturday, Dave Napier went over to Graves park in 25:13. Tara Petch travelled over to Rother Valley running 33:17 with just the single buggy this week. Closer to home at Penistone Heather Lindley ran 29:52, Victoria Patterson in 32:18 and Colin Mansell in 32:19.
As mentioned at start the only member to race this week was in fact our newest member Jennifer Elsegood who joined us over the summer and the Chatsworth 10K was her first race back running a fantastic 48:50 which is one of the quickest ever times by a female runner from our club.
• Solid wood Ikea Sultan Slade Slatted double bed with matching fitted shelved bedhead. Excellent condition £100 ONO Phone 07973 918880.
• WANTED
• Air Guns and Pistols wanted, Good prices paid, Please phone 07518938321.
• Power tools Makita, Dewalt etc, batteries, chargers, working or non working order. cash waiting 0773 0773526
• Scrap cars and motorbikes,Garages and Sheds cleared free with every car or bike purchased. Tel: 07518938321
• A Reel to Reel Tape Recorder Call: 07957549136
Season ends with a win
Norton Oakes 2nd XI 183-8 (L Harris 4-37)
Stocksbridge 2nd XI 187-3 (A Barnes 94*, S Perry 52)
The 2nd XI rounded out the season with a superb victory away to Norton Oakes this weekend.
With regular skipper Ogley away, deputy Perry won the toss and elected to field on a green top. Paul Hargreaves quickly restored the captain’s faith in his bowlers, by taking 2 early wickets, both caught by Thwaites in the slips. Following this, the hosts rebuilt well, with young Seth Warrington smashing the balls to all parts.
Norton Oakes moved from 14-2 to 95-3, before Warrington fell for 62 off just 41 balls. Tom Perry won the battle of the youngsters, clean bowling Warrington to begin the Stocksbridge fight back. As we have seen many times this season, veteran Les Harris controlled the middle overs and swung the tie back in ‘Bridge’s favour.
Harris picked up 4 wickets as he ripped through the middle order, starting with the key wicket of Bassindale. The home side were set for a total well over 200 at one stage, so the 2nds did well to
wrestle them back to 183 from 40 overs.
Stocksbridge’s response with the bat got off to an excellent start, with a flurry of early boundaries. After looking good, Ant Siddall edged behind, bringing Perry to join Barnes in the middle.
The pair put on a sensational 121 run partnership, with the scoring distributed evenly. The pair both brought up their 50s, Perry continuing his fine season with his 5th score of 50 or more!
He eventually fell for an excellent 52, which included 8 boundaries, leaving Barnes to kick on and take charge. Following his sublime 106 last week, Barnes was moving in on back to back centuries!
Sadly, he was stranded just short, belting a number of late boundaries to take the 2nds over the winning line and finish 94 not out.
Another fantastic innings and incredible finish to the season, seeing him rack up 200 runs in the final 2 matches.
Karate Champion
Mason Jones, a dedicated member of Chapeltown Karate Club, has achieved an incredible milestone at the WKC World Championships, held on the 7th and 8th of September at the Canon Medical Arena in Sheffield. Competing in four categories, Mason brought home an impressive haul of four medals, solidifying his status as one of the club’s standout athletes.
Mason secured a Bronze in both the Open Style Kata (Forms) and Team Kumite (Fighting), a Silver in Individual Kata, and a prestigious Gold in Team Kata, making Mason and his teammates World Champions. This achievement is the pinnacle of Mason’s 10-year journey with the Chapeltown Karate Club, which he joined at the age of 11. Over the years, Mason has collected numerous medals, but this latest success marks his greatest accomplishment to date.
Sensei Gary Baker, the club’s head instructor and coach, is full of praise for Mason, noting his commitment and potential. “Mason’s dedication to the sport is inspiring. He’s a fantastic role model for the younger karate students, and I’m confident that there will be more medals in his future. We’re all incredibly proud of him.”
Mason’s achievements have not only brought pride to the club but have also inspired the next generation of students to follow in his footsteps.
For those interested in starting their karate journey—whether to improve fitness, learn self-defence, enhance wellbeing, or compete in tournaments—Chapeltown Karate Club welcomes new members. For more information, contact Sensei Gary Baker via email at gary@chapeltownkarateclub.co.uk or call 07960 178575.
Nightmare for rugby
A short trip down the Dearne Valley parkway to face table toppers Dearne Valley RUFC turned into a nightmare for Globe Holidays sponsored Stocksbridge Rugby as they crashed to a huge defeat by 78pts to 7pts in a massively one sided contest.
Stocksbridge Rugby need to shake off this performance & prepare for the first instalment of the ‘Fox Valley Trophy’, a trilogy of matches kindly sponsored by Fox Valley involving Stocksbridge Rugby & local neighbours Wortley RUFC. This is the first of 3 league
clashes & whoever scores the most points overall will win the trophy. Fox Valley are also providing customised match balls along with individual Man of the Match trophies for all 3 fixtures. Wortley will be confident coming on the back of a victory over Maltby RUFC, so this Round 4 clash promises to be a thriller. Kick off is 3pm on Saturday. Club Chairman, Mr Philip Watts said, ‘ I’d like to thank those responsible at Fox Valley for supporting these fixtures, ‘ adding, ‘it’s good to see local business getting involved with local sport, & it is much appreciated.’
Tigers gallant losers
SHEFFIELD boss Simon Stead admits he’s gutted his side couldn’t retain their league title - but insists they’ll regroup and come back stronger next term.
The Tru7 Group Tigers won the home leg of their ROWE Motor Oil Premiership playoff semi-final against Belle Vue 50-40 on Thursday, but were pipped to a third successive Grand Final by just two points on aggregate.
It means the Owlerton outfit’s campaign comes to an earlier end than they had hoped for, but Stead says he can’t knock his team’s belief throughout the night.
“It was a good fight,” Stead said.
“The lads believed right until the very end and I can’t fault the effort.
“We came up just short in the end, it just didn’t quite fully click in these semi-finals for whatever reason.
“Ultimately, ourselves and Belle Vue have raced over the course of 30 heats for a place in the Grand Final and they have come out on top so well done to them.
“It’s difficult to take but we have to accept that, regroup and go again in ‘25.”
The Grand Final will now be contested between Belle Vue and Leicester over two legs next week.
ROWE MOTOR OIL PREMIERSHIP PLAY-OFF, SEMI-FINAL, 2ND LEG SHEFFIELD 50: Chris Harris 12+1, Josh Pickering 11, Kyle Howarth 9+1, Chris Holder 6+1, Jack Holder 5+4, Dan Gilkes 5, Jason Edwards 2+1. BELLE VUE 40: Dan Bewley 10, Brady Kurtz 10, Jaimon Lidsey 9, Antti Vuloas 7, Ben Cook 2+1, Norick Blodorn 1+1, Jake Mulford 1. Belle Vue win 91-89 on aggregate
Steels grab unlikely win
FA TROPHY
WYTHENSHAWE TOWN 2-2 STOCKSBRIDGE PS
STOCKSBRIDGE WIN 4-3 ON PENALTIES
Stocksbridge Park Steels came out of nowhere to force their FA Trophy match with Wythenshawe Town to penalties and then win the shootout. The first half was a dull affair that wasn’t going to convince anyone who was going to their first ever non-league game. Wythenshawe were able to suffocate the Steels attack, rarely allowing the visitors out of their own half. The first big chance did fall Stocksbridge’s way though as Kurtis Turner dragged a shot towards goal, with a deflection looping over the goalkeeper but wide of the goal.
But the chances started to go Wythenshawe’s way. Former professional Jean-Louis Akpa Akpro started to cause problems and he moved onto a great pass before his finish went just wide of the goal. However, he only needed the second attempt. A great ball found Luke Nock on the left wing and he sent a cross into the box for an unmarked Akpa Akpro to head in at the far post. It meant Wythenshawe were able to grab the lead before the end of the first half.
Wythenshawe started on fire in the second half and quickly doubled their lead. It was Akpa Akpro again, with the corner being whipped in from the left and the former Tranmere Rovers forward heading in at the far post.
The home side remained dominant and looked like they were going to be able to make the game completely theirs. Former Sheffield Wednesday winger George Boyd could have taken the shot himself but delayed it too often, playing it back to Nock who somehow blasted it over. It all looked like it was going one way.
Stocksbridge were trying to get back into the game and got their stroke of luck. A bit of space opened up and a ball was played in from the left. Jack Haslam leaped higher than everyone else and was able to get his header into the back of the net, setting up the grandstand finish.
And then, the end the Steels fans never thought would happen just a few minutes earlier. Tom Charlesworth put in a ball that deflected off one of the Wythenshawe defenders. Just as
it seemed like it was going out for a corner, Elliot Owen popped up and smashed it home from close range, giving Stocksbridge a very unlikely penalty shoot out opportunity.
Wythenshawe started the shoot out and it went wrong immediately, with Jamie Rainford’s penalty being saved by Ben Townsend. Ashley Butterworth’s penalty gave Steels the advantage, however it would be level again after Alex Hardwick missed Stocksbridge’s 2nd penalty. Stocksbridge would get the advantage again when Luke Merrill sent his spot kick over, and it seemed like the Steels had won it when Townsend saved Khuis Metz’ spot kick in the next set. However, the linesman pulled Townsend up for leaving his line, and Metz scored the second time. Townsend then stepped up himself and smacked his penalty into the bottom corner, winning the tie for Stocksbridge and sending them into the next round of the FA Trophy.
Next Home Game: Saturday 28 September vs Garforth Town, 3pm KO.
Church crash out of Vase
Abbey Hey 4-2 Penistone Church FC
The main event of the week was the first team trip to Manchesterbased side Abbey Hey in the FA Vase.
Church started slowly and were punished twice by Abbey striker Saul Henderson to go in two down at halftime. They conceded the third from Jake Forshaw who went on to score apparently after the ref had blown his whistle to stop the game. Saul Henderson went on to score the fourth to complete his hat trick to put the game out of reach for Penistone. Church rallied towards the end when Leon Hurles-Brook and Nathan Keightley reduced the deficit to four-two but it was too little too late.
Co-manager John Whitehead:
“To sum the first half up it was extremely lack-lustre, we showed minimal desire, effort, attitude and application. You can’t beat any team like that and the goals we conceded were pretty soft.
We said at halftime that if we could manage to rally, regroup
Runners Triumph in Challenging Sheffield Way Relay
and impose our style of play, keep the back door shut and not concede any goals we were definitely in with a shout of winning the game because I thought there were some goals in it for us.
We now need to turn our eyes to Wednesday when we travel to Campion again. Everyone is entitled to an off game but we need to show better grit, determination, attitude and desire to travel up there and put in a performance worthy of Penistone Church FC”
Transfer news:
Last week Church said goodbye and good luck to striker Antony Brown who has decided to play the game nearer home and has transferred to Thackley FC.
Incoming Church welcome attacking player Luca Defalco from Handsworth who is also dualsigned at Stocksbridge.
Fixtures
Saturday 28th September NCE
Premier Division Penistone Church v Tadcaster Albion Kick off 3-00 pm
This Sunday saw Valley Hill Runners (VHR) and local running clubs participate in the Sheffield Way relay, despite less-than-ideal weather conditions. Each club entered teams to tackle the fiveleg race, with pairs running a gruelling 10 miles each.
The race began at Sheffield’s canal basin, winding through Grenoside, Redmires, Totley, Ridgeway, and back to Aftercliffe canal basin.
Despite rain and thick fog, team VHR pushed through to finish the event. The “dream team” of Jayne Grayson, Emma Pincott, Jonny Briggs, Shaun Wright, Jess Lishman, Steve Sansom, Kay Shelton, John Power, and Michael ran impressively, with Michael Savage and Peter Townsend powering through the final leg.
Chris Grayson, VHR’s male captain, shared his pride in the team: “It’s been a lovely day, and we are very proud of our running club.”
Scorers for Church – Leon Hurles-Brook 79, Nathan Keightley 88
Scorers for Abbey – Saul Henderson 27, 45, 53, Jake Forshaw 75
Nathan Keightley
