CYCLING EVENT TO CAUSE ROAD CLOSURES
She eld welcomes top international cyclists including Olympic and Tour De France champions to the city for the Tour of Britain men’s race, this ursday. Whether you’re coming out to support the riders or travelling around the city, here’s everything you need to know to plan for the day.
From the stage starting at Arundel Gate, the riders will cover over 160km of roads across the region. In She eld they will face two King of the Mountains climbs at Long Lane above Loxley and Jawbone Hill in Oughtibridge.
Road closures info and timings
Arundel Gate
For the safe setup of staging and barriers at the start line on Arundel Gate, the road will close at approximately 4am on the day of the race. e presentation of teams on the podium will begin at 09:50, ahead of the stage start at 11:00.
Arundel gate is expected to reopen at around 3pm, a er the removal of all staging and barriers.
Rolling road closure
To manage the race safely and ensure that spectators have an enjoyable experience, a Tra c Management Plan has been established. e race will be managed by a rolling road closure, which means roads on and around the race route will be closed for a short pe-
riod – usually about 15 to 30 minutes – as the race passes by. is will be indicated by police escort vehicles.
e route will be marked with yellow advanced warning signs in the run-up to the race and members of the public will be politely asked to refrain from parking during the hours of 10:00 – 14:00 on ursday 5 September.
e stage starts in She eld and ends in Barnsley going through Loxley, Ougtibridge, Grenoside, Eccles eld, Chapeltown, Penistone and urgoland. e She eld parts of the race are in the earlier stages that starts at 11am whilst those in Barnsley are in the latter stages expected to conclude around 2pm in the a ernoon.
16 year
old killed in Car Crash
A teenage boy has died in hospital after a crash involving a car and a minibus.
Isaac Nockels, 16, from Hillsborough, Sheffield, was a front-seat passenger in a Peugeot 107 in the collision on the A1(M) at about 16:30 BST on Saturday. Cambridgeshire Police said he died the next day.
The crash happened near junction 14 of the southbound carriageway at Alconbury Hill. The car driver, a 49-year-old woman, suffered minor injuries.
The minibus driver, a 26-year-old man, was arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by careless driving. He has been released on bail.
Cambridgeshire Police is appealing for anyone with saw the vehicle in the minutes leading up to the crash or who might have dashcam footage of the incident to get in touch.
Leisure centre rebuild
A programme to rebuild three leisure centres in Sheffield will get under way in 2026, the city council has confirmed, writes Lucy Ashton for BBC News.
The authority said last year that it planned to carry out the work at the Springs, Concord and Hillsborough sites as part of a £117m scheme to improve leisure and entertainment facilities.
A council spokesman said the planning stage was now under way, with different designs, survey work, costs and timescales being examined.
“Springs will be the first facility to be rebuilt, and we expect this will take place in 2026," he added.
“The feasibility stage includes the development of design options for the new build and stakeholder consultation," the spokesman said.
“Further feasibility studies will then be launched for Concord and Hillsborough Leisure Centres. Timescales are still to be determined.”
Earlier this month, leisure firm Everyone Active was announced as the new operator of the city’s major sporting venues.
Sheffield City Trust, formerly known as Sheffield International Venues, had operated the facilities for the past three decades, but it handed them back to the council in August following years of major financial difficulties.
It came after Sheffield City Council gave the trust a £7m bailout two years ago which officers said would avoid "a potential insolvency situation".
The funding kept the trust going until it handed back the facilities.
In 2022, the council announced a raft of improvements at all of its leisure centres and entertainment venues costing a total of £19.2m.
The majority of the work consisted of repairs to electrics, lighting, heating and roofing.
Both Hillsborough and Ponds Forge pools were closed for five months for repairs.
Everyone Active will take over the English Institute of Sport, Ponds Forge International Sports Centre and IceSheffield from January 2025. It will also manage Hillsborough, Concord and Springs, as well as Heeley swimming pool and three golf courses.
CCTV images released following concern for welfare
Police have released CCTV images of a man and woman we would like to speak to in connection to a concern for welfare in Sheffield.
In the early hours of 1 September around 12:45am Police received a call to the Co-op carpark, just off High Street in Ecclesfield.
It is alleged an altercation had taken place, before the man and woman left in a car with another man, heading towards The Common.
Enquiries have been on-going to identify those involved and ascertain the circumstances, and Police are keen to speak to the man and woman in the CCTV images in connection to the report and to ensure everyone’s safety.
Do you recognise them? If you believe you can assist officers with their inquiry please get in touch by calling 101 quoting incident number 37 of 1 September 2024.
Buses to be affected by strikes
Sheffield First Bus services will be impacted as workers responsible for fuelling and cleaning buses at the UK’s second largest bus depot strike over pay.
Workers employed by Bidvest Noonan on behalf of First South Yorkshire at the Olive Grove depot will strike after being told their wages will not be increased above the legal minimum.
Bidvest Noonan is part of the Bidvest Group, which earned £278 million in profits in the half year to December 2023.
In April, First Group announced that it had become an accredited real living wage
employer paying all workers at least £12 an hour. First stated that ‘includes workers employed through third party contractors’.
Unite general secretary Sharon Graham said: “It is appalling that these workers are paid poverty wages when Bidvest rakes in huge profits and First is accredited as a real living wage employer. The case for them receiving a proper pay rise is open and shut and Unite will be supporting them 100 per cent during their strike action.”
Strikes will take place on 4, 12, 20, 24, 30 September and 8, 9,16, 17, 24 and 25 Octo-
ber. Industrial action will escalate if the dispute is not resolved.
Strike action will impact operations at the depot causing problems for bus services in Sheffield.
Unite regional officer Christian Ratcliffe said: “Any disruption caused to the travelling public is entirely the fault of Bidvest Noonan for paying the absolute minimum it can get away with and First Bus for not ensuring these workers are on the real living wage. The dispute will only be resolved by putting forward an offer our members can accept.”
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Sheffield to Manchester road improvements
Preliminary work to build a major bypass that has been 50 years in the making is nally set to start, writes George Lythgoe Local Democracy Reporting Service.
Plans for the A57 Mottram
Bypass link road projectwhich will create two new link roads between Manchester and She eld - have evolved over the decades but have never gone ahead until now.
Before construction can begin, preparation works need to be carried out, National Highways has con rmed. is includes work to divert telecoms cables which will start next month on Mottram Moor in preparation for the new bypass, a project expected to take three years. is new road will bypass the village of Mottram, where LS Lowry used to live and extend towards Glossop, but will not pass Tintwistle and Hollingworth.
e Secretary of State for Transport approved Devel-
opment Consent Orders for the project last year but a legal challenge delayed the scheme further.
at challenge was rejected by the Court of Appeal which means builders can start work next year.
e A57 Link Roads project will create the Mottram Moor Link Road – a new dual carriageway from the M67 junction 4 roundabout to a new junction on the A57(T) at Mottram Moor.
e other is the A57 Link Road – a new single carriageway link from the A57(T) at Mottram Moor to a new junction on the A57 in Woolley Bridge.
Work has now started on diverting some BT cables that currently run in the areawhich will tun until 18 October and will cause footpath closures on Mottram Moor.
Once construction starts on the bypass in 2025, it is expected to take about three years to complete, according to National Highways.
e project, formerly known as the “Trans-Pennine Upgrade”, is referred to as the “Mottram Moor Link Road and A57 Link Road project” in the government’s second Roads Investment Strategy.
e A57 and A628 between Manchester and She eld currently su er from heavy congestion.
A spokesman for National Highways said: " is can restrict potential economic growth, as the delivery of goods to businesses is o en delayed and the route is not ideal for commuters, which limits employment opportunities.
"Much of this heavy tra c travels through local roads, disrupting the lives of communities and makes it difcult and potentially unsafe for pedestrians to cross the roads.
" ese issues will only get worse with time if signi cant improvements aren’t made".
Park vandalism
Local authorities and community members have expressed their disappointment following the recent vandalism in a She eld park, where protective matting, installed to preserve the grass, has been torn up. e incident has sparked concern among those who have worked hard to maintain and improve the park for the enjoyment of all.
She eld Parks and Countryside, the organisation responsible for the upkeep of the city's parks, has voiced its frustration over the damage, emphasising that the park in Grenoside is a shared space meant for the entire community to enjoy. ey are urging anyone who witnesses acts of vandalism in the park to report it immediately.
“ is type of behaviour is completely unacceptable,” a spokesperson for She eld Parks and Countryside stated. “We work tirelessly to enhance these green spaces for everyone, and it’s disheartening to see such e orts undermined. e park belongs to all of us, and it’s essential that we respect and protect it.”
e organisation is calling on the public to help safeguard the park by being vigilant and reporting any further incidents of vandalism. eir message is clear: preserving the beauty and functionality of She eld’s parks is a collective responsibility, and destructive actions will not be tolerated.
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Damp Homes Clinic
Is your home damp? We can help!
Come to our ‘Damp Homes Clinic’ A free event for local residents.
We have 3 speakers who will be happy to help and answer questions about damp and mould, both of which can be harmful to health:
Marie Smith from ‘envirovent’ – who will advise about how to eradicate damp issues.
Dan Bilton – a Passivhaus Surveyor.
A representative from Public Health Sheffield.
Our event is at Stocksbridge Christiam Centre, Cedar Rd, Stocksbridge S36 1FL Doors open 6.30.pm, Tuesday 10 September.
Come along and find out how to keep your home warm next winter without causing the extra health risk of damp and mould.
Contact for further information: Email: udcommunityenergy@gmail.com Tel: 07707 762995
Community Warming
Our Community Warming Project is still ongoing. We have already fitted many resources into local homes. And made a difference. If you are already receiving support from any benefits, a Social Prescriber, Food Bank, Drop In Centre, Council or Housing Association, you will be eligible for free fitting of draught exclusion materials and/or LED bulbs. We can also help people with a cardiovascular condition, a respiratory disease, limited mobility or immunosuppression.
Quilters to put on a show
Since its founding in 2012 by a passionate local resident, the Bolsterstone Quilters group has grown into a vibrant community of crafters, sharing their love for quilting and creativity.
The group, which now boasts 40 members, meets twice a month on the first and second Tuesday throughout the year at Bolsterstone Village Hall.
The gatherings are renowned for their friendly atmosphere, where members share their current projects, exchange tips and advice, and benefit from a range of guest speakers and handson workshops covering various quilting and crafting techniques.
In addition to their regular meetings, the group also organises trips to quilt exhibitions, museums, and specialist shops to source quilting supplies.
In their commitment to fostering a sense of community and giving back, Bolsterstone Quilters host several teaching workshops
over the weekends throughout the year. They also dedicate one special day annually to a charity sewing event, where members create beautiful sewing projects to support local charities.
The highlight of their calendar, however, is the Bolsterstone Quilters’ Quilt Show, a biennial event that showcases the group's exceptional work to the public. The next show is set to take place this month on Sunday, 22nd September, from 10 am to 2 pm at Bolsterstone Village Hall. Visitors can expect to see a stunning array of quilts and other crafted items on display, all lovingly created by the group’s talented members.
Guests are warmly invited to come and view the impressive collection of quilts and enjoy some homemade savouries and cakes. The Bolsterstone Quilters look forward to welcoming both new faces and familiar friends to this highly anticipated event.
Heritage Open Days
This Friday 6th September sees the start of Heritage Open Days Festival 2024: a chance to celebrate our fantastic history and culture, see hidden places and try out new experiences – all of which are completely free to explore.
Heritage Open Days is England’s largest festival of history and culture, and around the Sheffield area we have over 130 events for you to enjoy. The Sheffield festival is coordinated by Sheffield Civic Trust, headed up by local Stocksbridge & Upper Don City Councillor Janet Ridler in her voluntary role as festival coordinator.
Janet says, ‘Heritage Open Days is a great chance to explore new experiences and to discover more about our history and heritage. From taking a guided tour of the archaeological dig at the site of Sheffield Castle to trying your hand at video games at the National Videogame Museum, there’s something for everyone.’
In north Sheffield you can discover hidden gems on your doorstep – why not visit the Stocksbridge Museum and Heritage Centre
where you can discover rare collections of Bolsterstone glass and Midhope Pottery and chat to local expert historians about the history of our Steel Town. Take a heritage walk along the ancient packhorse trails to the Whitwell Ridge, explore the River Don Valley from Deepcar to Oughtibridge, or discover the oldest crucible steel making furnace in South Yorkshire in Grenoside.
Further afield there are many other events happening across Sheffield and beyond, including guided tours around Yellow Arch Studios, Sheffield Home of Football Walking Tours and a chance to see traditional hand-grinding of axes at a Grade II* listed Victorian cutlery factory at Beehive Works.
Pick up your free copy of the Sheffield Heritage Open Days brochure from Stocksbridge Library, The Venue or the Heritage Museum, or you can download a copy from www.sheffieldhods. com
Heritage Open Days festival runs for ten days between 6th – 15th September 2024.
SEPTEMBER
WEDNESDAY
4, St. Mary’s Church Bolsterstone Macmillan Coffee morning - 4th of September 10am -1pm. Vic & John Folk singers doing a short performance Refreshments & homemade cakes after. (£10 Admission).
4 St Leonards church Wortley are open for an heritage day on Wednesday 4th of September from 11am to 3pm Come along a sociable tea or coffee and discover the story behind this historic church For more information call Joan on 01142 887435, or Sylvia on 01142 882296.
4 Stocksbridge & District WI are meeting at Christ church Community Hall 7.15 pm for 7.30pm start. It is our annual meeting and we will be celebrating our 9th anniversary. Visitors are always welcome, for further details call 07939941818.
4, September, Stocksbridge & District WI are meeting at Christchurch Community Hall 7.15 pm for 7.30pm start. It is our annual meeting and we will be celebrating our 9th anniversary. Visitors are always welcome, for further details call 07939941818.
THURSDAY
5 High Green WI will be meeting at 7.30pm on Thursday the 5th of September in
the Church Hall, behind the Methodist Church, on Wortley Road. The event is “A craft night” with Ann Hodkinson. The competition is “Made in Yorkshire”. All members and visitors are welcomed.
SATURDAY
7 COFFEE and CHORDS O n Saturday 7th September 2024 at the EPPiC Theatre, Ecclesfield S35 9TP ,there will be a morning of free musical entertainment COFFEE and CHORDS at our regular Saturday coffee morning which is open from 10 am. “Welsh John’s “guests this month are duo “ Acoustic Roots “ and Andrew Wild . Also joining is Ann Smith and her husband Chas (all subject to late changes) Timing is flexible, but will probably start at around 10.45 Admission is FREE , but the sale of refreshments helps the EPPiC Theatre funds. Make a note in your diary !!
7 Chapeltown forum Autumn craft Fayre, Newton Hall Chapeltown 11.00-3.00pm free admission
7 St Leonards church Wortley are open for an heritage day on Saturday 7th of September from 10am to 4pm The church and tower are open to explore, enjoy the view from the church roof and there will be historic local items and documents to browse Tea, coffee and delicious cakes to enjoy. For more information call Joan on 01142 887435, or Sylvia on 01142 882296.
SUNDAY
8 Wadsley and Loxley Commoners - Commoners MuckIn morning- Probably clearing bracken. Everyone is welcome ... come for as long or as little as you like. Meet 10:00, finish at 12 noon. We have tools, please bring good gloves if you have some. www.walc.epizy.com or facebook page for more details.
MONDAY
9 Wadsley and Loxley Commoners - a talk by Mellissa Worthington from the Natural History Museum on Fungi, 7.30pm, Wadsley Church Hall, Worrall Road. Small charge, free refreshments, www. walc.epizy.com
TUESDAY
10 Sheffield Walking FestivalTracks and Ways in the Medieval Manor of Wadsley, a seven mile walk. A walk over Wadsley Common to Holdworth, Worrall and back, exploring some of the old tracks and ways in the area, and seeing historical features on the way. FREE but you need to book through the festival website.
10 All welcome to Upper Don Community Energy Group’s Damp and Mould clinic. Find out about the health risks of living in a damp house and what you can do to remedy the problem in a low-cost way. 3 experts will share their knowledge at this FREE event. 6.30pm The Christian Centre,
Cedar Road, S36 1FL.
WEDNESDAY
11 Bradfield Walkers are Welcome - Local History Morning Round Walk in the Loxley Valley led by Malcolm Nunn, start 10.30am from Loxley Village Green (junction of Loxley Road/Rodney Hill), return around 1pm. FREE but donations welcome. 2337463. bradfield.history@ mypostoffice.co.uk or www. bradfield-walkers.org.uk
11 Don Valley Probus will meet at 10.00AM in Christ Church Community Hall, 586 Manchester Road, Stocksbridge, with a presentation by Malcolm Brooke, `A Bomber Memorial in Denmark`. 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.
11 Stocksbridge Community Forum: Townsfund projects, police report, volunteering and many more items. 6pm at The Venue. All welcome.
11 Chapeltown and District Probus Club meet every second Wednesday of the month at Grenoside Community Centre on Main Street. We will be next meeting on September the 11th for 10am. This month our guest speaker is the very entertaining Nick Hanson who as landlord of
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11 Thurgoland Community Choir, every Wednesday 7pm - 9:30pm Holy Trinity Church, Thurgoland.
THURSDAY
12 Chapeltown WI will hold their next meeting at 7.30pm in Chapeltown Methodist Church. Ann Featherstone will speak to the group about Joseph Merrick. The competition is for a Victorian Artefact. Visitors and new members are always welcome.
SATURDAY
14 St Leonards church Wortley are having an illustrated talk by Andrew Beevers on Saturday 14th of September at 7pm. He will be revealing some of the history hidden in the church and its roof space. There are clues on how the building as changed and evolved over the centuries and some mysteries yet to be solved. Followed by a pie and pea supper. Tickets £9 (in advance please) from Joan on 01142 887435, or Wortley Post Office. All proceeds to church funds.
14 Worrall Gala & Festival 2024 1pm – 10:30pm Official
opening at 1pm with MP Olivia Blake Free entry For my more details click here LIVE MUSIC TILL LATE including SOUL BATTALION PIMMS & PROSECCO BAR REAL ALE & CIDER BAR STREET FOOD & CRAFT STALLS CHILDREN’S ACTIVITIES
14 Macmillan Coffee Morning at St.Nicholas’ Church, High Bradfield, Saturday, 14th September 10am - 1.00pm. All proceeds to Palliative Care Unit, Northern General Hospital.
SUNDAY
15 Table Top Sale - Stocksbridge Community Leisure Centre - Sunday 15th September, Open To Buyers 10.00 am to 1.00 pm.
FRIDAY
20, September @ 7.30pm-Fairtrade Wine tasting evening at The Venue, Stocksbridge. S36 1DY. Ticket only event. Cost £7.50. -Call 07415277266 for tickets.
SATURDAY
21 10.00 - 12.00 there will be a Macmillan coffee morning at Brightholmlee Chapel, Wharncliffe Side. £2 entry for unlimited coffee and biscuits. There will be stalls and a raffle. Please join us to raise money for this worthy cause.
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.
FRIDAY
27 September Greenhead Church,Chapeltown. Macmillan Coffee Morning 10am11.30am. Tea ,Coffee etc.
SATURDAY
28 Chapeltown WI will be hosting a MacMillan coffee morning from 10.00am until 12.00noon at Chapeltown Methodist Church. Coffee and cake plus raffle and Tombola.
SUNDAY
29 Canal Trip from Stocksbridge to Victoria Quays for TARA members.Full details from tarastocksbridge.ud@ gmail.com or 07957 206646
OCTOBER
WEDNESDAY
2 Bradfield Walkers are Welcome - Local History Morn-
ing Round Walk in the Upper Agden Valley led by Malcolm Nunn, start 10.30am from outside Old Horns Inn, High Bradfield, return around 1pm. FREE but donations welcome. 2337463. bradfield.history@ mypostoffice.co.uk or www. bradfield-walkers.org.uk
SUNDAY
6 Wadsley and Loxley Commoners - Commoners MuckIn morning- Probably clearing small saplings. Everyone is welcome ... come for as long or as little as you like. Meet 10:00, finish at 12 noon. We have tools, please bring good gloves if you have some. www.walc.epizy.com or facebook page for more details.
MONDAY
7 Bradfield Historical Society
- South Yorkshire Civil Wars, a talk by Catherine Warr, Village Hall, Low Bradfield, 2337463, bradfield.history@mypostoffice.co.uk, 7.30pm
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 web-
Thurgoland Community Choir
Every Wednesday 7pm - 9:30pm Holy Trinity Church,Thurgoland. No previous singing experience required to join our fun and friendly choir.
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Debating Numbers
Jump to conclusions with accusations of hate
But the poem as intended has brought on debate
Ignoring the problems won’t make them go away Just store them up for another day.
Housing, infrastructure, NHS, Education are all part of the same equation The problems are real we can’t afford to wait While politicians procrastinate
We’re all entitled to express a view and frankly in some cases it’s long overdue but so-called greater numbers how can anyone equate
When the powers that be stifle open debate
Many people give time freely to benefit this nation
Rather than spend it on mass demonstration
They don’t disrupt, sticking themselves to the floor
An act likely to get them less sympathy not more
Nor is it just a case of red and blue Governing for all is what they are expected to do
But once elected and in Westminster they sit They break all their promises, like true hypocrites
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Winter Fuel Payments Taken Away For Pensioners By A One Pen Stroke By Labours Rachel Reeves
Marie Tidball Labour Manifesto 4t July 2024
Which Of The Following Issues Are Important To You And Your Candidate For Penistone And Stocksbridge
Marie Tidball said my pledges to you for tackling the cost-of-living crisis switching on Great British Energy saving families £300 each year on their bills. Labour did not tell us pensioners were or who was going to be taken of pensioner so now its clear vindictive Labour steal our most vulnerable in society of £300 and note since this choice by labours one wonen pen stroke web choice the Great British energy company company have increased this winters fuel bills by 10% per-cent. Well MPs on a salary close to £100,000 a year. well mps have more in common with a hundred thousand than divide our pensioner who are no longer in a union but our today’s pensioners who will have worked hard paid their taxes and national insurance or paid a little into their pensions get the message does work pay yes if you are an mp or a train driver.
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THE BRIDGE COMMUNITY SHOP UPDATE
We the volunteers who run the Bridge Community Shop would like to update the community re the move from Button row to the previously named Coffee Apple premises.
We hope to be moving soon as we feel that the release of council funding is imminent.
We do value all the support we get from the community both in donating goods for sale and in
purchasing those items.
As we re-open in the new premises we would welcome any one with time to volunteer.
Thank you to everyone in our wonderful community, from the Valley Music Festival!
The Valley Music Festival would like to offer heartfelt thanks to all those who sponsored, supported and performed in this year’s Festival, which was staged from the 11th to the 15th June. It was very well received by the public and was a complete success. We had some outstanding performers, from many different areas of musical expression, from Happy Hands Nursery School, to accomplished, professional musicians.
We had generous support as usual, from Ponti’s Restaurant, and Fox Valley shopping centre showed us their enthusiastic assistance, as they have done in the past.
The performers, which included 5 excellent local primary school choirs, entertained us at the Kids Make Music evenings at The Venue. We also had a group of youngsters who wrote, directed and performed a musical play they had created, at a holiday workshop at Bradfield school. The benefit to young people, of co-operating together in this way, cannot be over-stated.
All were ready and keen to showcase their talent, and with the dedicated expertise of their teachers. Happy Hands Nursery, who used musical resources previously donated by the festival, won the award for that section of the festival. Having very young children perform with such enthusiasm is not an easy project, and we wanted to acknowledge and celebrate that. Opening young minds to the love of music is our mission.
On the opposite end of the spectrum, The Night at the Opera, on Friday at Ponti’s was an unforgettable evening, with a fine meal, good company and excellent musicians. For anyone who likes classical singing and good food, in a pleasant setting, this is for you. It was, as usual, a sell out.
On Saturday, a variety of groups performed on the piazza, and in spite of the changeable weather, the whole afternoon was well supported by the public. Branching Out Dancing managed to delight us with their exuberance, in spite of showers, and at the other end of the age range, the Singing for Well-being Choir, who have only been together for a matter of weeks, gave their first performance, and they should be proud of themselves! Flytrapp, and other groups were up to the usual good standard, and local community choirs sang beautifully for us.
Battle of the Bands had to be postponed this year, because of exam commitments by most of the bands that wanted to perform – an occupational hazard of that age group. So we will be staging that event in the Autumn. More news of that to be announced.
The goal of this festival is to showcase local musical talent, and to put any funds raised back into musical educations for youngsters in the area. In the past, we have provided instruments and resources for school, and scholarships for individual children to have music lessons, ensuring that music education is available to all youngsters, no matter their circumstances.
Young people (or their carers or teachers) who would like to apply for a scholarship are encouraged to apply to Graham Elliot at elliott127@icloud. com, who will guide you through the simple application process.
Youth Worker job created
A new Youth Worker job has been created in Stocksbridge. It is a shared appointment between Christ Church on Manchester Road and The Christian Centre on Cedar Road. It is a longterm post for five years, funded by the Yorkshire Synod of the United Reformed Church. There is an advert for it in this edition of Look Local.
The post is called a “Children’s Youth and Families worker” because supporting children and young people is closely connected with supporting families as a whole, as well as giving support specifically to young people.
The worker’s time will be split 50/50, using half the time to support children and families in the two churches, and half the time to provide secular non-church activities for children and young people. The worker will have as a resource the older lower hall suite of rooms at Christ Church, which has recently become vacant, and the new “Children’s and Families” space being built at The Christian Centre. This work might include perhaps an “eco-club” for teenagers, or after school safe space; a whole range of ideas are emerging
and the two churches will work with the worker, when appointed, to listen to what the children and young people and families most want.
The youth work will have access to the 14-seater minibus supplied by Pitsmoor and Shiregreen Community Transport, which is managed by Christ Church for the Stocksbridge area.
Rev Ian Lucraft said” “We have been working on creating a shared Youth Work post in Stocksbridge for several years and we are thrilled at the generosity of the Yorkshire Synod which is providing over £125,000 over five years to make this post possible. We think the church work with families, and the secular work in the community are both important. We are faced with real stress on families bringing up children in recent years, and emerging needs and stresses for young people. We know that the state cannot provide everything. We are glad that this worker will be able to make a contribution to providing safe growing spaces for all the young people in the town.”
Employed by:
Location:
Working hours:
Contract:
Christ Church Stocksbridge
Christ Church, Manchester Road, Stocksbridge, S36 IDY
The Christian Centre, Cedar Road, Stocksbridge, S36 1AS
35 hours/week
Full-Time 5-year Fixed Term Contract
PURPOSE OF THE ROLE:
£25,116 per annum
We seek to appoint a person to be a Children, Youth and Families (CYF) Community Worker who will work across two buildings, across three denominations, and whose primary objectives will be to:
• Deliver a Christian ministry to families and children to create access to faith, and a new generation of children, young adults and parents as part of the church.
• Manage (enhancing and developing) a mixed economy of faith-based and secular children's and parents' activities, including developing volunteers to assist in delivery.
OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT:
In accordance with the Equality Act 2010 it is an occupational requirement that the successful applicant is a practising Christian.
MAIN DUTIES:
• Be responsible for creating children and families activities at both churches, some with a faith basis and some without
• Find and develop and support volunteers to deliver these activities with the support of the worker.
• Schedule and monitor the activities.
• Deliver faith content where appropriate, and support the volunteers in those activities to themselves become competent and confident in doing the same.
• Ensure the proper delivery and quality and governance of all the activities.
• Support the activities in their access to grants and resources.
• Liaise with other bodies in the area relevant to this work
• Attend church from time to time, and be a known part of each church
• Attend Management Committee as required, making appropriate reports of work.
NEXT STEPS:
We encourage enquiries and conversations about the post to the Rev lan Lucraft. Please, in the first instance, direct these by email to ianlucraft@btinternet.com.
Please request a job pack and application form by sending an email to ianlucraft@btinternet.com
Closing date: 23 September 2024. Interview date: From 7 October 2024.
Anon Ymous
‘STUNG’ – an original play about local WASPI women
Written by Lynn Ludditt,
directed by Carole Copland, with Original Music by Rob Laughlin, members of the North Derbyshire WASPI Group perform the Play STUNG.
“1950s-born women always thought they would retire with a State Pension on their 60th birthday like generations of women before them. How wrong they were!
The Government moved the goal posts – not once, but twice and these women bore the brunt.
But you can’t keep a group of strong, determined women down for long. Join members of North Derbyshire WASPI on a roller-coaster ride in their quest for pension justice.”
STUNG shows the human stories behind the headlines.
Ordinary women’s lives affected by the Government’s failure to inform them of significant changes, up to 6 years added, to their State Pension age. They recognised that working together is more powerful than working alone
THORNCLIFFE 2 POMONA FC 3
A great competitive friendly match played between established top division 1 side Thorncliffe Villa and newly promoted Pomona FC.
Pomona were still without first choice goalkeeper and their two new centre backs who are all still out through injury.
The game started off evenly with both sides playing good football and creating chances in an end to end game.
It was Thorncliffe who took the lead on 35 minutes when a short corner was left unmarked and the ball was worked into the box and finished past Pomona's keeper.
Thorncliffes lead was short lived when straight from the restart The Pom where level, number 10 Nick Lowe chased the ball down on the right it found its way to Tom Gilbert who had just been switched from the left to the right wing his low powerful cross was volleyed home by striker Simon Bonnett from 8 yards to make it 1-1.
The game continued to flow from end to end and Thorn-
and from very humble beginnings a national campaign for justice was formed. STUNG tells the story of 9 of these women, their highs, their lows and the friendships they formed during their fight for justice.
Written before the COVID pandemic and completed in 2022, STUNG was originally performed in Chesterfield in March 2023 and again in November 2023. The most recent performance was at Creswell Events Centre in August 2024. The cast are very excited to bring STUNG to a wider audience. Cast members are ordinary women telling their stories with passion and commitment and are all members of the WASPI Campaign.
Performances are on Monday 9th September at 7pm and Tuesday 10th September at 2:30pm. Tickets are available from Sheffield Box Office for £15 (concessions £13)STUNG | Sheffield Theatres or 0114 249 6000 or in person between 10 am and 6pm. Monday to Saturday.
cliffe were back in front just before the break when they took advantage of a loose ball as Pomona tried to play out from the back, stealing in to make it 2-1 to the home side at half time.
The second half started like the first with both sides having good amounts of possession.
As the game went on Pomona started to have the upper hand and on 70 minutes they were level for the second time when Tommy Gilbert’s corner from the left found an unmarked Simon Marcus who headed in from close range.
Pomona continued to push for a winner as Thorncliffe seemed to tire creating a number of chances then on 80 minutes they were rewarded when Nick Lowe played the ball to new signing Andy Thompson who finished one on one with the keeper to make the final score 3-2 to Pomona.
A great game and great performance from Pomona as they get closer to the first game of the Wragg League division one season on 14th September.
Sheffield Croquet Club
Congratulations to the club’s Golf handicap Croquet team.
On Tuesday 27th August captain, Ki Hulme, John Tidy and Mick Derrick played in a Yorkshire league match at Bishop Monkton, Ripon.
4-2 up at lunch the Sheffield team confidently went on to win 9-3. The competition season is coming to its climax and Association and Golfcroquet teams will be engaged in a number of matches in the next few weeks.
On Wednesday morning, 28th August the club hosted eight members from Don Valley Probus club, Stocksbridge. The weather forecast had suggested a very pleasant, hot, sunny day. Sadly, the games were played under overcast skies with occasional rain. However, it didn’t dampen the spirits. Following the usual demonstration of ‘how to hold the mallet’, ‘how to hit the ball’, and simple instructions the eight Probus members got on and practiced. It is always pleasing to hear the excitement when a ball is successfully hooped. Confidence is quickly established.
Eventually the eight players divided into four pairs of two and
competition ensued. Each team played three 20minute games against each of the other pairs. The eventual winners were Steve and Chris Clarke who won two of their three matches. At the end it was agreed by all that it had been a great sociable occasion with matches played in a friendly, but competitive manner.
If you or your group would like to come and have a game of croquet, please contact: enquiries@sheffieldcroquetclub. uk
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Frickley Athletic 2-4 Penistone Church
It looked as if it was going to be one of those days for Church when they conceded a goal from Frickley’s Jack Varley after three minutes but Church replied in the best possible way with a quick equaliser from Nathan Keightley. Nathan could have given Church the lead on the half-hour when he hit the bar but overall it was a below par first half performance.
Church improved in the second half and they took the lead when Sam Scrivens was at the back post to meet a perfect cross from the right by Nathan Keightley, the advantage was then extended to three-one soon after when Frickley defender Jack Cairney put the ball into his own net. Several more chances could have been converted but for the performance of Frickley keeper Adam Hewitson
However the game finished with a twist and on eighty-nine minutes Frickley closed the gap when the ball was deflected into the Church net off defender Mackenzie Stocks to make it three-two. However the two goal cushion was restored soon after when Nathan Keightley took advantage when Frickley pushed forward for an equaliser when he directed the ball inside the far post just before full time.
Co-manager John Whitehead (pictured) We were after a reaction from the Goole game but again we started slowly and in two or three minutes they managed to put a cross in from deep, Varley was un marked and went
Dawn third for England Masters
Dawn Broom achieved a significant milestone by running her fastest 5k since 2013 at the Mid Cheshire International 5k for England Masters against Wales Masters. She finished with an impressive time of 20-56, securing a podium place as the third over60 lady. Shaun Swallow celebrated a victory in the men's over50 category at the completion of the three race Spencer’s Dash series. Simon Pike won the men's over40 category for the same series. Richard Cottam finished first in the men's over40 category and fourth overall at the Longshaw Sheepdog Trials Fell Race. Simon Lovidge completed the Wigan 10k with a time of 44-06. Harriet Drouin participated in the Eyam Fell Race, covering 6.2 miles with approximately 1,500 feet of el-
evation, finishing 212th out of 285 runners with a time of 1-1026. Penistone had four runners (Pete Beever, Kelvin Bowskill, Jill Scrivens and Mandy Helliwell) at the Wickersley Chase.
Lois Lopez had a successful weekend, winning the over50 ladies category at the Denby Dash and also finishing third in the ladies over50 category for Spencer’s Dash race series.
On the parkrun scene, Emma Moore was the second lady at the Long Eaton parkrun. Age-graded performances of the week were Julia Johnson (83.38%), Jonathan Bentley (79.56%), James Mumford (79.10%), Sue Hall (74.78%) and Damien Kilpin (74.74%).
The Denby Dash
This past week has seen several members of Stocksbridge Running club in action. Starting with Bank Holiday Monday, the Allens both taking part in the local Denby Dash, 5.6 mile (9km) scenic and undulating course on footpaths through fields, woodland, conservation land and the historic Quaker Village at High Flatts with a total ascent of 700ft. Matthew Allen finished in 57:34 and Jolene Allen finished in 64:01.
Saturday was a quiet parkrun (most trying for Oasis tickets?) we did however have 3 runners still out at 9am. Over at Concord Kate Fewkes ran a personal best in 25:09 and her mum Cathy Steel ran a personal best and a new F55 club record in 27:21. Over the hill in Penistone Colin Mansell ran 30:11.
Sunday we had 4 members in action. First up taking part in the Belvoir Castle Triathlon, this was a middle-distance event consisting of a 1900m swim, a 83 km bike ride and finishing with a 21K run (half marathon), well done Nicola!
Next up Paul Scott headed over to the East Coast to do the Hornsea trial half marathon, a race tainted by issues. Starting 5K, 10K, 10 mile, HM, 20 mile, marathon and ultra all off at the same time on
through to score, he took his goal well but we could have defended it better.
We rallied well and Nathan Keightley got us back on the score sheet to equalise he could have got a second but it came off the cross-bar and we went into half time level.
We regrouped at half time and we let it be known that we weren’t really happy with the first half performance because of lack of composure and going too long in central areas rather than using the width of the pitch.
We came out in the second half and credit to the lads the took everything that we said on board and for the first twenty to twenty-five minutes we really did turn the screw, we put the ball wide, in behind and we had a lot of domination.
Upcoming Fixtures;
Wednesday 4th September 2024 NCE Premier Division Penistone Church v Handsworth Kick off 7-45 pm
Saturday 7th September 2024 NCE Premier Division Penistone Church v Rossington Main Kick off 3-00 pm
Coastal run
a narrow track was a recipe for disaster, then a logistical issue meant no one received their finisher’s medal either. Needless to say Paul wasn't a happy bunny. At time of going to press there is no official results either!
In better news the Hayes family following on from last weekend's exploits headed up to Lancaster to do the Riverside 10-miler and Golden Ball 20-mile race. Starting at 11am Molly Hayes made her official 10-mile debut running a personal best in 78:34 which also was a new overall female record by over 9 minutes to finish 12th female overall. In the 20-mile race Richard Hayes finished 2nd V40 in a new personal best and club record time of 2:16.12.
A couple of Valley Hillers took a trip to the seaside on Wednesday for a night run. Zoe Bradshaw and Laura Laycock ran in the 5-mile race along Blackpool seafront. Zoe, who has only been running a little while, said it was her favourite race so far. Well done, ladies.
STEELS EXIT CUP
1874 Northwich 3-2 Stocksbridge Park Steels
Stocksbridge Park Steels are out of the FA Cup following a defeat to 1874 Northwich.
Like many of Stocksbridge’s games, it started off well. Northwich were caught out in defence and the goalkeeper’s clearance was charged down by Jack Haslam and it rebounded into the back of the net.
Unfortunately, Stocksbridge didn’t keep their lead for very long. A mistake at the back allowed Northwich to advance into the box and a trip led to a penalty kick. Scott Macgowan stepped up and while Harry Garman guessed the right way, it wasn’t enough and the penalty found the net. Northwich would get the lead before the end of the first half. A long pass forward evaded the Stocksbridge defence and Liam Fitzpatrick was able to get onto it and finish at the near post to turn around the game.
In the second half, Northwich got another goal to make it even more difficult for Stocksbridge. Joel Jones won the ball high up
the pitch and then finished well to extend the lead of the home team.
The Steels did press back and got a goal to make the game more interesting. The ball was recycled high up the pitch and Haslam got onto the ball and with a great finish, made it 3-2, doubling his tally for the day as well. Stocksbridge did what they could to force a replay but when Alex Hardwick’s late shot was well saved, the Steel's exit from the FA Cup was confirmed.
Steels Manager Ian Richards said after the defeat "After 20 minutes I thought there would be only one winner, we were excellent, moving the ball well. Unfortunately, after this we made uncharacteristic errors and gave away soft goals. Its something we've got to learn from. All the best to Northwich for the next round."
Next Home game: Saturday 7 September vs Widnes FA Trophy, 3pm KO.
Photo By Pete Revitt
Goddard catches opposition out
their promotion push back on track. On a lovely sunny day Stocksbridge won the toss and elected to bat, looking to take advantage of the batting friendly conditions.
The 1st XI took advantage of the short boundaries and quick outfield early doors as openers Matt Price and John Musgrove hit a host of boundaries. The pair both fell in quick succession for 8 and 22 and Stocksbridge soon found themself in a bit of trouble.
Murfin and Barnes both quickly came and went and at 4 down the Green Army were struggling. Rob Taylor was joined by Joe Goddard and the pair started to try wrestle back the initiative. Just as Goddard was starting to hit his stride he was removed for 27. James Tevendale joined Taylor and the pair started to score quickly and freely as they formed the best partnership of the innings. Both Taylor and Tevendale were finding the boundaries with ease and both looked set for half centuries before Taylor fell for 44 before Tevendale was removed the following over for 36. Callum Haywood and Jake Vickers chipped in with 15 and 13* late on as the 1st XI managed to post 187.
Stocksbridge felt slightly under par with that score so we’re hoping for a few early breakthroughs. Despite openers Andy Hibbert and Vickers keeping it tight, the Green Army had to wait until the 15th over for the first wicket as Callum Haywood struck in his first over after being introduced into the attack. Joe Goddard was then brought on to bowl, he caused numerous problems with his wicked off spin, the wicket offered up some turn and bounce and the batters struggled to get him away. Goddard ripped through the middle order claiming the next 4 wickets and went on to finish with excellent figures of 4-34.
But the main drama was yet to unfold, Conisbrough opener Hubury had reached his half century and was met by the extremely dangerous Stainthorpe. The pair had the hosts firmly in the driving seat, Hubury had brought up his half century and Stainthorpe with his brutal hitting was dispatching the ball to all parts. With the finish line in sight for Conisbrough, a rush of blood to the head led to a run out opportunity which could turn the game, James Tevendale was on hand to gratefully accept the gift and the big partnership was broken. The next over was to be bowled by Captain Vickers, after his previous over had gone for 20 he replied in dramatic fashion taking 3 wickets in one over for no runs and out of nowhere Conisborough were 9 wickets down and the game was on a knife edge! Chris Lowe bowled an excellent tight over and the hosts now needed 14 runs to win and Stocksbridge required 1 wicket.
Whilst Stainthorpe was still at the crease, the hosts had a chance, he then hit Vickers for a 4 and 6 and just like that the hosts needed 4 runs to win and tension had built. The next ball had the game on the line, a boundary and Conisbrough won, a wicket and Stocksbridge won. Vickers bowled a slower delivery and Stainthorpe tried to go big once more, thankfully for the Green Army he didn’t quite get hold of it and all the pressure turned to Joe Goddard on the boundary with the chance to take the game-winning catch.
Goddard stayed composed and took an excellent catch and Stocksbridge completed a dramatic 3 run victory to send players and supporters into pandemonium! A truly nail biting end to the game and a monumental victory to edge Stocksbridge one step closer to sealing promotion!
Centenary Celebrations Continue
Saturday saw Stocksbridge Golf club play for the New Centenary Trophy
In sunny, if not slightly windy conditions over 100 golfers played for the first-ever centenary trophy.
A competition open to all club members was played in a Stableford format.
Fair to say that the conditions played a significant part in the day with an average score around 30 points.
However, there had to be a winner…
1st – Shaun Stapleton with 41pts
2nd - Michael O’Dononghue – 39pts
3rd - Richard Grimmer - 39pts
The ladies section was won by Liana O’Sullivan with 30pts and Helen Moffett 2nd with 29pts.
Nearest the pins were won by Ash Howe & Brad Lawton.
An absolutely fantastic day for the club that saw the party continue late into the evening.
Tigers close to final
Sheffield will take a 20 point lead to Ipswich on Thursday (September 5, 7.30pm) in the Knockout Cup Final after a brilliant 55-35 first leg victory at Owlerton.
Boss Simon Stead has hailed another superstrong showing on home shale as his side seized control of the Premiership Knockout Cup Final against Ipswich on Monday.
The Tru7 Group Tigers built up a stunning 20 point advantage ahead of Thursday’s (September 5, 7.30pm) decider in Suffolk with a 55-35 first leg triumph - meaning they’ve hit 166 points in their last three Steel City outings.
Jack Holder and Josh Pickering stole the show with sensational unbeaten nights from six rides apiece whilst Chris Holder also once again found himself with double figures.
Reserve Jason Edwards produced another positive performance whilst captain Kyle Howarth and returning Rising Star Dan Gilkes also chipped in as the Tigers won 14 of the 15 races.
Said Stead: “It was another brilliant home display wasn’t it?
“Jack and Picko were both untouchable and they have both taken things to another level over the past month or so.
“They, along with Chris, again ensured we covered for the injury absence of Tai (Woffinden) really, really well and those three in particular have stepped up to the plate superbly overall when we’ve been running R/R.
“It was great to see Jason riding with so much confidence - he battled away all night long. He’s constantly taking things on board and he’s reaping the rewards.
“Kyle and Dan were a bit disappointed with how their nights went but they contributed four points between them and that could be important come the final reckoning over the two legs, you never know.
“The most important thing is that as a team, we’ve all knuckled down to put ourselves in a really strong position, but there’s still more to come and we’ve got 15 races to go where we just need to keep doing what we’re doing and plug away for the points.”
