Look Local issue 1325 Thursday 6th June

JUNIOR Drs TO STRIKE

Junior doctors in England have announced new strike dates ahead of the General Election as Rishi Sunak continues to refuse to meet junior doctors’ demands for a roadmap to restore pay lost over the last 15 years.

A er 3 months of talks between junior doctors in England and the Government, the Prime Minister has still made no credible o er to junior doctors.

A er the general election was called last week the BMA gave the Government a nal opportunity to make an o er and avoid strikes. is opportunity has not been taken up.

As a result, the BMA’s junior doctors committee has decided to announce further strike dates

which will take place in the run up to the General Election. is will involve a full walkout by junior doctors beginning at 7am 27th June 2024 and ending 7am 2nd July.

BMA junior doctors committee co-chairs Dr Robert Laurenson and Dr Vivek Trivedi said:

“We made clear to the Government that we would strike unless discussions ended in a credible pay o er. For more than 18 months we have been asking Rishi Sunak to put forward proposals to restore the pay junior doctors have lost over the past 15 years – equal to more than a quarter in real terms.

“When we entered mediation with Government this month we did so under the impression that we had a functioning government that would soon be making an o er. Clearly no o er is now forthcoming. Junior doctors are fed up and out of patience.

“Even at this late stage Mr Sunak has the opportunity to show that he cares about the NHS and its workers. It is nally time for him to make a concrete commitment to restore doctors’ pay. If during this campaign he makes such a public commitment that is acceptable to the BMA’s junior doctors committee, then no strikes need go ahead."

APPEAL: CCTV image released following reported assault in Sheffield pub

Police have released a CCTV image of a man they would like to speak to following a reported assault in Sheffield.

It is reported that at 8.10pm on 10 May at the Holly Bush Inn, Hollins Lane, a 42-year-old man was headbutted by another man.

The man is believed to have suffered injuries which are not thought to be life-threatening or life-altering.

overhead view of the car (not sure how they’ve done this!) assisted with reversing, making parking a stress-free experience.

Officers have conducted CCTV enquiries and are now keen to identify the man in the images as they may be able to assist with their enquiries.

Safety and Assistance Features

e MG 3 Hybrid+ boasts an impressive array of safety features:

He is described as white, in his late 20s, of slim build and with short brown hair. He also has a distinctive large neck tattoo.

Do you recognise this man?

e short trip on the M1 also illustrated some of the useful driving assistances on the MG 3 Hybrid + like the Lane Keep Assist which alerts you if you are about to cross or

Parking Video Assistance: Rear and overhead camera views simplify parking.

If you can help, you can pass information to the police online or by calling 101. Please quote investigation number 14/87858/24 when you get in touch.

'Our Kids Have Nowhere to Play,' Says Pensioner

Speed Camera Alert: Keeps you aware of upcoming speed cameras.

You can contact police online; https://orlo.uk/57fWU

Built-in Sat Nav: Provides reliable navigation.

dicator on the wing mirror alerts you to nearby vehicles.

Speed Limit Alert: So alerts on the dashboard if you exceed the speed limit.

Speed Limiter: Ensures the car does not exceed the detectable speed limit.

ese features plus many more not mentioned enhance the driving experience, making it stress-free and enjoyable. e

MG 3 Hybrid+ is not only a good-looking car but also one that excels in comfort, practicality, and safety.

VERDICT:

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A pensioner in Stocksbridge, is raising concerns about local children using a small playground near her home for playing football. The playground, adjacent to her property, is designed for younger children.

On a routine trip to Aldi for a mini shop, the car's practicality shone through. Reversing into a parking space revealed a pleasant surprise. Parking Video Assistance!

Having driven an 8-year-old diesel car, I wasn't prepared for the technological leap. e video display on the dashboard shows a rearview camera image. Additionally, an

Alternatively, if you prefer not to give your personal details, you can stay anonymous and pass on what you know by contacting the independent charity Crimestoppers.

Lane Keep Assist: dashboard warning if you veer out of your lane.

Blind car detection: A small orange in-

drive at Eric

e MG3 Hybrid + is an exceptional car, and I was mightly impressed with the re ned nish. e driving assistance features are some-

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"Every night the ball is kicked, thud, thud, thud," she lamented. "The kids need somewhere more suitable to play football, not in a small kiddies' playground."

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The Playground, which backs onto the pensioner’s garden, has become a hotspot for older children. Despite her efforts to talk to them respectfully, she finds some are uncooperative. "Some of them are so arrogant, with the attitude of ‘I do what I want,’" they said. "It's every night, and now, with warmer weather and lighter evenings, it's getting worse." Their plea is simple: "They need somewhere to play."

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Suspected WWII bomb found to be 'not an explosive'

A suspected World War Two bomb which was discovered near a steelworks in Sheffield was, in fact, an object from the factory, police have confirmed.

The item was found during groundworks near Sheffield Forgemasters in Brightside Lane shortly before 11:00 BST on Thursday.

A 330ft (100m) cordon was set up and the road was closed to traffic following the discovery.

However, the cordon was later removed after the Army's bomb squad found the item "not to be an explosive", police said.

Trains between Meadowhall and Sheffield were suspended for a time and bus company First said its services had been disrupted.

All roads in the area were later reopened.

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Camera Club Celebrates Return to High Green

Positive Image Camera Club Shines at 2024 Yorkshire Photographic Union Exhibition

Positive Image Camera Club is celebrating a triumphant return to High Green, following their success at the prestigious 2024 Yorkshire Photographic Union (YPU) annual exhibition. After resuming their fortnightly meetings in March 2024 at the newly refurbished Ecclesfield Parish community room, the club announced that several images submitted by their members were selected for inclusion in the 125th YPU annual exhibition.

The event, held at the Barnsley Civic Theatre and hosted by Barnsley Photographic Society, saw two of these images awarded certificates of merit. Additionally, the club achieved a top third position in the league of Yorkshire camera clubs that participated in the exhibition, marking a significant milestone in their journey.

Founded in 2016, Positive Image Camera Club aims to bring together local photographers keen to enhance their skills through learning from more experienced members, invited speakers, and through club-organised practical sessions and outings. The club is

dedicated to fostering the development of its members' photographic abilities, whether they use a traditional camera, mobile phone, or tablet.

With their return to the Ecclesfield Parish community room, Positive Image Camera Club is planning a diverse range of activities for the rest of the year. These include guest speakers, practical learning sessions, and evening photographic outings to locations in and around Sheffield. Highlights of the upcoming events include a guided tour of Park Hill flats, a visit to Victoria Quays, and a planned outing to a birds of prey sanctuary in Derbyshire. Moreover, in September, the club will host its inaugural photographic exhibition at Chapeltown Library.

For those interested in learning more about Positive Image Camera Club or participating in their events, further information can be found on their website at www.positiveimage.org.uk or on their Facebook page.

DEEPCAR

FIRST LOOK AT PARK PLANS

Construction for a new multi-activity hub and community cafe at a popular park in Sheffield is set to begin.

Work at Hillsborough Park is set to commence any day now, as its current multi-use games area (MUGA) is set to be transformed

into a new activity hub and community cafe, brought forward by Courtside.

Courtside, the social enterprise behind Premier Tennis which manages several tennis courts in the city, has appointed JBP Construction to manage the build of the Hillsborough hub.

F4 Driver Returns to Childhood Stomping Ground with 2024’s Steel City Cup

Motor racing hot prospect, Rowan CampbellPilling, has announced that his annual karting championship will return this Summer.

Taking place at Parkwood Karting, in Neepsend, the Steel City Cup returns this 26 and 27 June as Rowan hosts a two-day event in support of The Children’s Hospital Charity.

The 17-year-old Motorsport UK Academy driver, from Sheffield, is a rising star of British motorsport. He is currently competing in his first Rokit British F4 certified by the FIA Season, driving for the Phinsys by Argenti team. This is seen as the first rung on the ladder towards Formula 1.

Rowan has joined the F4 grid off the back of a successful karting career, where he competed in the Daniel Ricciardo Series and IAME X30 in both the junior and senior classes.

The early stages of his motorsport journey began at Parkwood Karting, where he trained from the age of 7, right up until his F4 debut last month.

The F4 star, who has recently got his first overall podium in round two of the championship, will be returning to Parkwood to host the Steel City Cup.

Back for its second year, the cup sees businesses based in and around Sheffield compete as they raise money for The Children’s Hospital Charity.

The charity event starts with 2-hour endurance qualifying races next month. Those with the fastest laps will then compete in a grand final in September.

Rowan has supported many charities over the years but feels a particular affinity with The Children’s Hospital Charity.

He was born in the Jessop Wing, just around the corner from Sheffield Children’s, and was admitted there two months later for a serious chest infection. Much more recently, Rowan needed an X-ray and again made use of their outstanding facilities.

Rowan, ambassador for The Children’s Hospital Charity, said: “My family and I know firsthand how important the services at Sheffield Children’s are, and being able to raise money and awareness for something that means so much to me, and many other young people in the region, is such an honour.

“It also means a lot to me to host the Steel City Cup, especially in my old stomping ground. I hope we can encourage many more businesses to get involved and raise money for a good cause.”

Rowan is calling for businesses to join this year’s Steel City Cup. To get your team involved, contact rory@widdsigns.co.uk to book your place.

Landlord fails to evict The Leadmill

e Leadmill wins rst battle in court with the judge saying he believed they had “a real prospect of success”

e Leadmill has taken one step closer in its bid for survival in the eviction battle against its landlord.

in evicting the Leadmill, he will not be calling it “ e Leadmill”.

He has also admitted all of the sta will be replaced.

PHA Group will attempt to put a spin on the proceedings, but this is a rst step in separating the truth from the lies”.

e case was heard by Recorder Mohyuddin, King’s Counsel, in the Leeds Business & Property Court on 20th and 21st May 2024.

Leadmill sta were at the Hearing and were shocked to hear the news that Madden and his boss, Jacob Lewis, were intending to destroy their livelihoods.

In light of the Human Rights arguments that are now being considered this case does not just involve e Leadmill. ere are one and a half million business tenants in the UK who are at risk of having the goodwill of their business expropriated, their employees’ livelihoods terminated.

Following a change in the Leadmill’s legal team, various submissions were made to explain why the Landlord’s approach was unlawful. e Judge decided to transfer the case to the High Court. He also said that he believed that 3 of the 4 amended defence arguments that e Leadmill were making had “a real prospect of success”.

Mr Madden admitted in his latest witness statement that if he succeeds

Madden also con rmed that he would be evicting the workshop users if he succeeds, putting an end to the tenancies of those still working from e Leadmill, including the artist who has been in residence for 38 years, as well as the charitable and socially bene cial organisations and start-up businesses, which e Leadmill has nurtured throughout its time at the premises.

A Leadmill spokesperson said: “We expect the landlord’s PR company

e Leadmill intends to ensure that the law recognises such actions are not only a violation of the well-established principles of Human Rights law, but that the next Government takes steps to prevent such morally bankrupt business methods from occurring in the future.

PHATS & SMALL TO HEADLINE FIREWORK SPECTACULAR

e UK’s largest touring rework spectacular is returning to She eld later this year with Phats & Small as the headline act.

Autumn Lights is a family event featuring live entertainment, fairground rides and street food stalls with two rework displays choreographed to music from around the world as the main attraction.

e extravaganza also includes award-winning DJ and presenter Ryan Swain, re-eaters, Spark! the original

LED drummers and party band HUGE to entertain the crowds.

It’s the third time the event is being held at Don Valley Bowl with around ten thousand people joining in the fun last year.

John Lowery from Autumn Lights said: “ is is gearing up to be the biggest reworks spectacular She eld has ever experienced.

Man jailed for causing death by dangerous driving

A 69-year-old driver who caused the death of a 34-year-old man and seriously injured two others has been jailed.

On 3 April 2022 at 1.30pm, Barrie Barker, of Wharncli e, Dodworth, was driving a red Mini Cooper on Claycli e Road in Barnsley when he dangerously overtook a car at the brow of a hill and caused a fatal road tra c collision.

e court heard how a dangerous manoeuvre led to Barker’s Mini clipping a blue Vauxhall Astra, causing it to be propelled into the path of an oncoming HGV.

e Astra was being driven by 34-yearold Alexander Firth and carrying two passengers, his wife Kirsty, and his 10-year-old son. Alexander su ered fatal injuries during the collision and sadly died at the scene. e two passengers were seriously injured.

In the moments leading up to the collision, Barker was witnessed driving the

Mini dangerously as he attempted to overtake the Astra despite oncoming tra c.

Following a detailed police investigation involving multiple witness statements and forensic analysis of CCTV and dashcam footage, Barker was charged and summoned to appear before Barnsley Magistrates’ Court in June 2023.

At a six-day trial at She eld Crown Court, earlier in May, Barker was found guilty of two counts of causing injury by dangerous driving and one count of causing death by dangerous driving. Barker appeared before the same court and was sentenced to eight years in prison and handed a ve-year extended driving ban.

Judge Richardson remarked when delivering the sentence that Barker’s actions had been a comprehensively deplorable piece of driving with devastating consequences.

THE BED SHOP SHEFFIELD MATTRESSES

JUNE

THURSDAY

6 Bolsterstone village eld from 8pm onwards. (Heralded by Church bell ringing around 6.30pm.) National D-Day 80th anniversary with Bolsterstone Male Voice Choir, local folk singers, Stocksbridge & Deepcar British Legion and Beacon Lighting at 9.15 to coincide with the time that beacons across the whole country will be lit. Special Castle Inn “Beacon Burgers” to purchase. Bolsterstone Community Group invites everyone to come along to this FREE event.

“Swainefest” a summer Village festival

Hoylandswaine is where the excitement will be on the weekend of June 28th-30th. Races and a BBQ on the cricket eld from 6.00 pm get the tenth annual “Swainefest” activities o to a start followed by a weekend of events designed to suit young and old. ese include a colourful well-dressing adorning the well opposite the Lord Nelson, a local bird walk, and a scarecrow trail throughout the village on Saturday and Sunday. Musical

entertainment takes place in the village hall on Friday evening, outside the Rose & Crown on Saturday evening and further folk-type entertainment and tractor run on Sunday a ernoon. For a full programme of events visit the Hoylandswaine Events Group Facebook page or email Hoylandswaine.magazine@ gmail.com

6 High Green W.I. will be meeting at 7.30pm on Thursday the 6th of June in the Church Hall, behind the Methodist Church, on Wortley Road. The event is “Life and times in Africa” experienced by the speaker Christine Van Morrison. The competition is “ An African artefact”. All members and visitors are warmly welcomed.

SATURDAY

8, The South Yorkshire Bonsai Society is holding an open day, 2:30-5:30 at Deepcar Village Hall, Helliwell Lane. Entrance is free. There will be a display of bonsai trees and members creating/ working on them.

8 Saturday 8th Chapeltown forum/choose chapeltown SCC, SOAR are commemorating D-Day 80th Anniversary in the centre of chapeltown.

Attractions include live singer Wagon and Horses Ph, 11.30-12.00 & 14.30-15.00. Tombola 10.00-15.00 Fun and games on the precinct, 10.00-15.00 Fancy dress competition 12.00 in the Memorial Garden ages 2-6&6-10.

Bouncy Castle outside Aspire Hair Annual Scarecrow Hunt 10.00-14.00 registration at British Legion History exhibition of D-Day landing and World War 2 with 2 speakers chapeltown library 10.30am. Various shops have D-Day o ers D-Day Quilts at Happy Hare 80 quilts for the veterans on display. Come along and enjoy a family day out Chapeltown market

MONDAY

10, 9.30 - 11.30 Baby and toddler group at Christian Centre, Cedar Road S36 1AS Drop in anytime. For more information 07957 206646 or tarastocksbridge.ud@gmail. com

TUESDAY

11, Brad eld Walkers are Welcome - Local History Evening Round Walk around High Brad eld led by Malcolm Nunn, start 7pm from Old Horns Inn, High Brad eld return around 9pm. FREE but donations are welcome. 2337463. brad eld.history@ myposto ce.co.uk or www. brad eld-walkers.org.uk

WEDNESDAY

12, Chapeltown and District Probus Club meet on the sec-

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ond Wednesday of the month at Grenoside Community Hall on Main Street. We will be meeting next on June the 12th for a 10 am start. We would especially welcome new members in what is a friendly and convivial atmosphere. After a short formal meeting we will be having a presentation by Nick Johnson entitled More tales from the Press Box .

After the meeting some members continue to Wortley Hall for an informal lunch.

THURSDAY

13 Chapeltown WI meet at 7.30pm in Chapeltown Methodist Church for an Evening of Show and Tell. The competition is for a Heart of any medium. New members and visitors are always welcome.

13 Stocksbridge & District History Society. Meeting in Christ Church Hall 7PM. TalkThe Development of the Little Don Valley. - Speaker, Basil Spooner. All are welcome.

FRIDAY

14 Poetry for Pleasure –Stocksbridge Library – 1.30 to 2.30. Listen to some poetry or bring a favourite poem to share.

SATURDAY

15 STOCKSBRIDGE CHRISTIAN CENTRE An afternoon of fun BINGO BEETLE and BAKED POTATOES on Saturday 15th June 1 - 4 p.m. £7 per person Please ring 0114 2884377 to

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SUNDAY

16, Family Fun dog Show Inman Pavilion Moorland Drive S36 1EG Registration 10.30a More details 07957 206646 or tarastocksbridge.ud@ gmail.com

16, Family Fun Dog Show Inman Pavilion, Moorland Drive S36 1EG

Registration 10.30. For more information 07957 206646 or tarastocksbridge.ud@gmail. com

TUESDAY

18, Brad eld Walkers are Welcome - Local History Evening Round Walk around Loxley/ Wadsley Common led by Malcolm Nunn, start 7pm from Rural Lane Car Park, Wadsley return around 9pm. FREE but donations are welcome. 2337463. brad eld.history@ myposto ce.co.uk or www. brad eld-walkers.org.uk

WEDNESDAY

19 Don Valley Probus will meet on Wednesday 19th May at 10.00AM in Christ Church Community Hall, 586 Manchester Road, Stocksbridge, with a presentation by Mark Smith, `Transplant Journey`. 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 for-

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ward to welcoming you at our next meeting.

SATURDAY

22 From 10.00am to 12.30pm Green Moor Church will be holding a Summer Fair. There will be a variety of stalls including a Ra e, Bric-a-Brac, Gifts, Crafts and Cakes. Donations to any of these would be welcome. Refreshments, including bacon butties will be served.Please contact Ann Taylor on 07743926359 for further information and to donate items.

22 Creative Writing Workshop facilitated by Sarah Ferguson at NurtureNature Healing Garden, Station House, Finkle Street Lane.Wortley, She eld S35 7DH from 10am to 1pm Cost,including refreshments, £15. Some subsidised places are available.There will be an opportunity to look round the garden. To book a place and/ or for further information please contact Helena Davies on 07831505624 or at nurturenature61@gmail.com

SUNDAY

23 Summer Fayre - Stocksbridge Community Leisure Centre - Sunday 23rd June, 11.00 am through until 4.00 pm, craft stalls, fun fair, live music, BBQ and lots of fun for the family.

FRIDAY

28-30 Swainefest - A village festival for all ages in Hoylandswaine. Scarecrows. music, races, well dressing. See

Facebook - Hoylandswaine Events Group for details

28 Children’s Hill Races & BBQ. Hoylandswaine Cricket Field from 6.15. See FacebookHoylandswaine Events Group for details

28 Songs from the Shows by Elizabeth Charlesworth, Soprano. Hoylandswaine Village Hall, 8.00 pm. See Facebook - Hoylandswaine Events Group

SATURDAY

29, Wadsley and Loxley Commoners - Commoners MuckIn morning- One of a number of extra sessions this summer where we will probably work on what we call the Bilberry Pug area, pulling up bracken. We had this cleared of birch scrub a couple of years ago and need to keep on top of it. Everyone is welcome ... come for as long or as little as you like. Meet 10:00 in the Long Lane car park. We have tools, please bring good gloves if you have some. www.walc. epizy.com

29 Hoylandswaine VillageScarecrow Trail from 10.00 am Live music outside the Rose & Crown 4.00 - 10.00 pm. See Facebook - Hoylandswaine Events Group for details

SUNDAY

30 Hoylandswaine VillageScarecrow Trail from 10.00 am. Folk events from 2.00 pm outside the Rose & Crown. See Facebook - Hoylandswaine Events Group for details.

JULY

MONDAY

1 Brad eld Historical Society - The Life and Death of Highwayman Spence Broughton, a talk by Alan Dulcamara and Kevin Turner, Village Hall, Low Brad eld, 2337463, brad eld. history@mypostoffice.co.uk, 7.30pm

TUESDAY

2 Brad eld Walkers are Welcome - Local History Morning Round Walk in the Upper Ewden Valley led by Malcolm Nunn, start 10.30am from Bolsterstone Church Gates, return around 1pm. FREE but donations welcome. 2337463. brad eld.history@ myposto ce.co.uk or www. brad eld-walkers.org.uk

WEDNESDAY

10 Brad eld Walkers are Welcome - Local History Evening Round Walk around Dungworth led by Malcolm Nunn, start 7pm from outside Royal Hotel, Dungworth return around 9pm. FREE but donations welcome. 2337463. brad eld.history@ myposto ce.co.uk or www. brad eld-walkers.org.uk

SUNDAY

28 Wadsley and Loxley Commoners - Commoners MuckIn morning- One of a number of extra sessions this summer where we will probably work on what we call the Bilberry Pug area, pulling up bracken. We had this cleared of birch

scrub a couple of years ago and need to keep on top of it. Everyone is welcome ... come for as long or as little as you like. Meet 10:00 in the Long Lane car park. We have tools, please bring good gloves if you have some. www.walc. epizy.com

AUGUST

MONDAY

5 Brad eld Historical Society - Packhorse Transport - An E cient but Long Forgotten Industry, a talk by Melanie Fitzgerald, Village Hall, Low Brad eld, 2337463, brad eld. history@mypostoffice.co.uk, 7.30pm

WEDNESDAY

7 Brad eld Walkers are Welcome - Local History Morning Round Walk around Stannington led by Malcolm Nunn, start 10.30am from Stannington Church Gates, return around 1pm. FREE but donations welcome. 2337463. brad eld.history@ myposto ce.co.uk or www. brad eld-walkers.org.uk

SUNDAY

25 Wadsley and Loxley Commoners - Commoners MuckIn morning- One of a number of extra sessions this summer where we will probably work on what we call the Bilberry Pug area, pulling up bracken. We had this cleared of birch scrub a couple of years ago and need to keep on top of it. Everyone is welcome ... come

Local Events

NATURE’S BEAUTY

She eld Philharmonic Orchestra Celebrates "Nature's Beauty" Featuring Rarely Performed Work by Avril Coleridge-Taylor e She eld Philharmonic Orchestra, under the baton of conductor George Morton, will present "Nature's Beauty," an orchestral concert celebrating music inspired by nature, at Victoria Hall, She eld, on Saturday, 8 June 2024, at 7.30 pm.

A highlight of the evening will be a rare performance of "Sussex Landscape" by pioneering composer Avril Coleridge-Taylor. e daughter of renowned early 20th-century British composer Samuel Coleridge-Taylor, Avril was a gi ed composer and conductor who overcame signi cant barriers in her lifetime.

Rediscovering a Musical Treasure: In 2022, years a er her death in 1998, many of Avril’s compositions were rediscovered by her descendants. Fiona Dashwood and Caroline Preece, inheriting boxes thought to contain Samuel Coleridge-Taylor's

archives, instead found around 50 of Avril's compositions. is remarkable discovery has led to a renewed interest in her music.

Avril wrote "Sussex Landscape," shortly a er she moved to East Sussex in 1939, in the period immediately following the outbreak of World War II Second World War. However, it may have never been performed in her lifetime; it was only recorded for the rst time in 2022 by the Chineke! Orchestra (Decca Classics), and its debut performance at the BBC Proms will be later this year, making this She eld concert a unique opportunity to experience Avril Coleridge-Taylor’s evocative music live.

Concert Details:

Date & Time: Saturday, 8 June 2024, 7.30pm

Venue: Victoria Hall, She eld Orchestra: She eld Philharmonic Orchestra

Conductor: George Morton

COPLEY (née Andrews)

Marjorie, passed away on 17th May 2024 at home aged 96 years.

Former Child Care Assistant at Wortley Road School, High Green.

The dearly loved Wife of the late Alan, devoted Mother of Gary and Clive and dear Mother-in-law of Muriel. A loving Godmother of Helen, Auntie and dear friend to many. A lovely lady who will be sadly missed by all.

Funeral service at High Green Methodist Church on Monday 17th June at 1:00pm followed by private interment at Burncross Cemetery.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu for ‘The Children’s Hospital Charity’ may be given on the day or sent c/o Eric Eyre Funeral Service, 2&4 Mortomley Lane, High Green, Sheffield S35 3HR.

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DYSON

It is with much sadness that we announce the passing of Keith Dyson on Saturday the 18th of May.

Beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather and Great Grandfather.

For all those wishing to attend, the funeral will be held on Monday the 10th of June at 11am at Grenoside Crematorium (North Chapel). Donations in lieu of flowers to the British Heart Foundation, c/o Dyson Funeral Service, Barnsley Road, Penistone, S36 7AH, Tel: 01226 762481. All are welcome to join us afterwards at the British Legion, Penistone.

Keith DYSON

Peacefully passed away suddenly on 18th May aged 76.

Youngest Son of the Late Ken and Una, much loved Brother of Susan and the late Roger, Brother in Law to Alan, loving Uncle to Angela and Mandy and Great Uncle to Megan and Jack. He will be sadly missed by all.

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The funeral service will take place on Wednesday 3rd July, 11.00 at Grenoside Crematorium, North Chapel.

Family flowers only. Donations will be gratefully received for Macmillan Cancer Support.

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Sheffield charities are ‘putting carers on the map’ during Carers Week

Sheffield Carers Centre and other local organisations are supporting Carers Week (1016 June 2024). This year’s theme for the annual campaign is ‘putting carers on the map’. Its estimated there are over 60,000 unpaid carers in Sheffield providing help and support to their relatives and friends.

This assistance ranges from emotional and physical support to practical help with personal care, medication or managing finances. Becoming a carer can be a gradual process with some people not realising the relationship with the person they support is changing. One of the aims of Carers Week is to raise the overall awareness of caring, and celebrate the tremendous contributions made by unpaid carers to their communities at national and local levels.

As part of the national campaign, Sheffield Carers Centre (SCC) has arranged a series of free events for carers during the week. These include ‘Carer Drop-in’ sessions at the city centre Moor Market and Stocksbridge Community Centre (11 June) and St Mary’s Community Centre (13 June). Some of the Carers Centre team will be at all these events to support unpaid carers with information and practical advice. Other free events include the Carers Monthly Book Group (10 June) some gentle online exercise classes (12 June) and the Super Carers Café (14 June). Details of these and some additional events organised by other local charities are on the Carers Centre website: www.sheffieldcarers.org.uk/ carers-week-2024

Kerry Jones Kensah is the CEO at SCC and commented: “Caring can be extremely rewarding, but it can also be incredibly challenging. We want the contribution carers make to local communities to be recognised. In addition, we want carers to have easy access to advice that supports them in their caring role. Last, but not least, we also want to help carers with their own health and wellbeing.”.

Carers Week is an annual campaign to raise awareness of caring and highlight some of the challenges carers face. It also aims to help people who don't think they have caring responsibilities to identify as carers and access support. For more about the national campaign visit: www.carersweek.org

Minifigs make a big difference with their hospice fundraising

It’s the little things that matter…as Sheffield company Minifigs.me demonstrated as they supported St Luke’s Hospice.

Minifigs.me – launched in Hillsborough in 2011 by husband and wife team Caroline and Nick Savage - sells mini figures online to a worldwide audience, providing quirky and unique gifts for birthdays, graduations, Valentine's Day and other occasions.

Before Christmas, the company branched out into selling greeting cards and decided to give 20 per cent of the card sales to charity, raising a total of £421 for St Luke’s.

The couple chose St Luke’s because members of the team had relatives who were cared for by the hospice.

St Luke’s Senior Fundraising Manager Matthew Sheridan commented: “It is always so

humbling to meet supporters that have seen first-hand the support and care that St Luke’s provides and we are so grateful that the team at Minifigs chose to support the hospice in this way.

“They are continuing to sell their greeting cards and plan to continue donating to support our patient care.

“I absolutely love the Minifigs cheque presentation figures, which I’m sure is a first, and I look forward to working further with the business.”

Anyone for a cuppa?

It’s always good to know that people have been reading my letters. Maybe we could meet up sometime and discuss our views over a cuppa ? I could explain how I have come to feel so strongly that Tory cuts have damaged many people's lives including two people I know who are sadly no longer with us. This obviously makes me feel sad and angry and sometimes this is obvious in how and what I write. You could explain to me what is behind your support for the present Conservatives.

As to the idea of me standing... thanks! But I couldn't even find my own car keys this morning and we already have an excellent labour candidate. It looks as if I am not shutting up, as you suggested in your letter because I feel that people like you and me have a right to express ourselves just because this is where we live and work.

Chapeltown isn't far away. Pop round and I'll put the kettle on.

APPEAL UNDER THE WILDLIFE AND COUNTRYSIDE ACT 1981.

Appeal under section 28F of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, as amended by the Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000, against a conditional consent relating to the removal of geotextile matting issued by Natural England, relating to land noti ed as part of a Site of Special Scienti c Interest (SSSI) at Midhope Moor.

Notice is hereby given that Inspector Alastair Phillips BA(Hons) DipTP MTP MRTPI AssocIHBC, appointed by the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural A airs, will hold a hearing into an appeal against a conditional consent relating to the removal of geotextile matting issued by Natural England on land at Mickleden Edge, Midhope Moor which forms a part of the Dark Peak Site of Special Scienti c Interest.

e inquiry will commence at 10.00 am on Monday 1 July 2024 at the Mercure She eld Kenwood Hall Hotel, Kenwood Road, She eld, Yorkshire, S7 1NQ

If you attend the hearing but have not previously made written representations, the Inspector will decide whether to permit you to speak. e Inspector will normally want to hear the views of everyone with an interest in the appeal. If you do intend to attend the hearing and to ask the Inspector to permit you to speak, it would assist the Inspector if you could send the Defra case o cer (e-mail- Protected.Areas@defra.gov.uk) a written summary of the points you plan to make by the 27 June. e summary will be copied to the appellant and Natural England in advance of the hearing.

Appeal papers can be viewed directly on-line at: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1Ljp2f6Vc98j5gSgMehOYRdMou0Sg8Un4?usp=sharing or will be made publicly available on request to Natural England by contacting Rachael Fidler by e-mail at: Rachael.Fidler@naturalengland.org.uk

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All the best Peter Morton

Picture shows Matthew Sheridan with Minifigs.me Marketing Manager Keeley Fawcett –and their Minifigs characters

New vision for creativity to be influenced by local people

Sheffield residents are being asked to have their say on what art and culture should look like for the city in the future.

Local people, from all of Sheffield’s communities, are to be asked to make their contribution to a new Culture Strategy for the city, and what the focus of the strategy should be.

They’ll be asked how culture should be celebrated for the benefit of local people and visitors alike, as well as what changes, skills and knowledge are needed to ensure the arts sector, and people apart of it, can flourish.

The city-wide consultation forms part of the Sheffield Culture Strategy 2024, which is being developed to address some of the longstanding obstacles faced by creatives living and working in the city.

The overarching ambition of the strategy is to develop Sheffield’s cultural offer and ensure the city is creative, prosperous, diverse and full of opportunity for its residents.

It is being championed by the Culture Collective and Culture Consortium, and funded by Sheffield City Council, the University of Sheffield and Arts Council England.

Councillor Martin Smith, Chair of the Economy, Skills and Development Committee at Sheffield City Council, said:

“We want to ensure that everyone who lives, works and visits Sheffield can benefit from

all of the wonderful arts and culture we have here.

“We want our culture sector to thrive. This includes celebrating Sheffield and promoting all we have to offer to the rest of the country, and beyond. It also means ensuring this is a city full of opportunity for inspiring musicians, makers and other creatives.

“To do this, we need to hear from Sheffield people, and find out what they want to see from this strategy, from the Council and from all of the partners and organisations involved in creating this new vision.”

“Sheffield has a really exciting cultural offer but there is much more we can do together if we create the right opportunities for new collaborations and growth. We hope this work will lay the foundations for a new path forward for the city's creative communities.”

Sheffield’s creative sector have already had their say on the new vision. In the first phase of its development a short survey was

launched aimed at local makers, musicians, artists, and designers.

A baseline audit of the city’s cultural sector has also taken place, which highlighted areas of growth and opportunity for the city as well as challenges to overcome.

The audit, along with the outcomes of both consultations with public and Individuals working in the sector, will be used to inform the new strategy, which will be launched later this year.

Praise for residential care home

Sheffield residential care home has won the praise of the Care Quality Commission.

Inspectors from the CQCthe independent regulator of all health and social care services in England - visited Midhurst Road Care home in Foxhill, one of nine sites operated across Sheffield by charity Sheffcare.

After speaking to both residents, staff and visiting professionals the inspectors rated services good in all five main areas - safety, effectiveness, caring, responsiveness and leadership.

The inspectors noted that staff were trained and understood their roles about how to keep people safe, with one resident commenting: “I love it here - it’s the staff, couldn't wish for better ones.”

Staff themselves told the inspectors that they felt comfortable to raise concerns and were confident incidents would be appropriately investigated and actioned.

They also said they were well supported in their roles, morale was good within the team and there were safe staffing levels.

Sheffcare Chief Executive Claire Rintoul commented: “The safety and comfort of all our residents is always our top priority.

“Once again I am delighted that the CQC inspectors have seen and noted just how much effort our teams put into the daily care of the people who are sharing their lives with us.

“Every Sheffcare home maintains the highest levels of support at all times and this latest CQC report demonstrates again how we work consistently to maintain the highest standards.”

Joe Kriss Director of Sheffield-based social enterprise, Opus Independents, who are part of the strategy team, added:

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FORMER CLUB NEEDS YOUR HELP

Stocksbridge Park Steels have put out a stark warning ahead of the 2024/25 season.

The semi-professional community football club released a statement saying they are in the market for new sponsorship to help the club continue their status in the current footballing pyramid. They outlined that since the start of Covid-19 many clubs have ceased to exist and even four years later clubs who are of similar status to themselves continue to struggle to make ends meet.

Park Steels are currently not in the same financial difficulties as some other clubs, Chairman Graham Furness told Look Local “ We are not in any debt but going forward the finances needed are getting more and more challenging.”

Steels are trying to take positive steps towards ensuring that the future of the club doesn’t come under any kind of scrutiny in the years to come.

Part of the statement reads, “We simply don’t know what the future looks like yet, but with the continuing efforts of the committee, our volunteers and fans, we endeavour to continue working hard to stabilise and move the club forward in a sustainable way. This is our position. We know that so

much in football is about expectation, and we remain realistic and pragmatic in our approach towards the future.”

In its 38 years of existence Park Steels has prided itself on creating a pathway for talented youngsters to break into the professional game, the most famous that started at the club was none other than Premier League and England international, Jamie Vardy who has since his departure has had the main stand named in his honour.

And they would love to continue this rich heritage into the future. The Park Steels Vice Chairman Roger Gissing would like to express his gratitude to all their patrons and sponsors for their continued support which has helped towards another successful season.

The club asks the local community and businesses that if they can offer help in any shape or form such as volunteering, hosting events and sponsoring the club next season they would love to hear from you as they say, “Don’t be shy.” A little bit can go a long way in ensuring the future of Stocksbridge Park Steels’ continuation in the football pyramid for many more years.

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Tigers on the prowl

Sheffield boss Simon Stead felt their 54-36 home win over Birmingham on Thursday was ‘another step in the right direction.’

A third win in the space of a week saw them secure three more league points to move them within one point of current leaders Ipswich - the Tru7 Group Tigers have a meeting in hand on the Witches and the two meet in Suffolk on Monday, June 10.

The contest against the Brummies was fairly close early on with Sheffield’s lead only six points by the end of Heat Eight.

opportunity to get some more laps here and to try and improve.

“It was a good result, we got the points that we needed, which is the main thing and I felt it was another step in the right direction for us.”

The Tru7 Group Tigers are back in action next Thursday (June 6, 7.30pm) when they travel to King’s Lynn for the first leg of their Knockout Cup Semi-Final.

SHEFFIELD 54: Chris Holder 14, Jack Holder 12, Tai Woffinden 11+1, Kyle Howarth 10+1, Jason Edwards 5+1,

But they came on strong in the second half to eventually coast to victory with their four main body team members all reaching double figures.

The Tigers provided 13 of the 15 race winners at Owlerton and Stead was pleased with how his six-man side applied themselves.

“We didn’t want to underestimate the opposition,” Stead said.

“We knew they were, perhaps, understrength with having to run R/R at No.1 and bringing in a guest at reserve but it’s easy to take your finger off the pulse and we didn’t want to do that.

“So we knew that we needed to concentrate on our own form and try and build some momentum.

“I felt running R/R was the right thing to do for us to give a couple of our other riders an

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Dan Gilkes 2+1, Josh Pickering R/R.

BIRMINGHAM 36: Steve Worrall 11+1, Zach Cook 8+2, Justin Sedgmen 7+1, Tom Brennan 5, Leon Flint 4+2, Simon Lambert 1, Piotr Pawlicki R/R.

100 up volunteer

Valley Hill Runners love a park run with Concord, their local race. The club has many runners and volunteers helping each week and on Saturday they celebrated their runner John Power who achieved 100 volunteers.

John very rarely misses a park run and he was a bit surprised that he was getting a shout-out to say happy 100. Jayne Grayson said “As the saying goes no volunteers no park run.”

Two runners decided to take on the super challenge of the George Fisher run in the Lake District. Jonny Briggs and Shaun Wright ran the epic beast of 30 miles with an elevation gain of over 12,000 ft ascent, starting at George Fisher and finishing back at the doors of the store. All the tops of the mountains can be viewed from the cafe window of the store and is a fairly new event started in 2017 by an employee. Other than a minor case of sunstroke the lads romped home in under 10 hours.

ENGLAND CALL UP FOR GRAIHAGH

Penistone footpath runner Graihagh Turner this week received confirmation that she had been selected for England to compete in the Mountain Running International Youth cup in Palencia in Spain.

The race is over 5km with 220 metres of climbing. The racing is to take place later this month over the course of 21st and 22nd June.

Nine Penistone runners took part in the Bamford Sheepdog Trials Fell Race which involves an ascent and descent of Win Hill. First back for the club was Hannah Shaw in a time of 46-59. Next in was Matt Coldwell in 56-35. Barbara Haigh claimed second place in the ladies over70 age category and Bill Phillips achieved the same position in the men’s over70 age category.

Three runners made the trip east to compete in the Grimsby 10k. First back was Peter Beever in 46-34. Next in was Keith Gordon in 52-05. Keith also claimed second place in the men’s over75 age category in a time of 52-05.

There were two Penistone runners competing at the Scholes Coppice race. First back was Peter Beever in 31-35 followed by Kelvin Bowskill in 32-58.

There was a record number of Penistone runners taking part in parkruns at the weekend with 72. First places were achieved by Suzanne McGill (Sewerby), Rob Lees (Muncaster Castle), George Parr (Penistone) and Flynn Rogers (Hillsborough Juniors). Flynn also achieved a second place at the Phoenix parkrun the day before.

Age-graded runners of the week were Tony Wright (80.74%), Suzanne McGill (78.96%), George Parr

(77.47%), Damien Kilpin (74.81%) and Rob Lees (73.85%).

Bamford Sheepdog Trials Fell Race

103, Hannah Shaw 46-59; 178, Matthew Coldwell 56-35; 179, Ashley Howlett 56-39; 185, Andrew Shiel 56-55; 216, Lorraine Mackie 1-01-47; 217, Steve Dickinson 1-01-49; 230, Barabara Haigh 1-05-11; 232, Raymond Brown 1-06-56; 234, Myfanwy Cross 1-08-36.

Grimsby 10k

469, Peter Beever 46-34; 870, Keith Gordon 52-05; 2225, John Spencer 1-28-27.

Scholes Coppice Race

47, Peter Beever 31-35; 60, Kelvin Bowskill.

Barnsley Parkrun

15, Michael Walsh 22-17; 26, Michael Nicholson 24-00; 38, Martyn Goodwin 25-24; 42, Alan Knox 25-44; 46, Helen Turner 25-54; 47, Kelvin Bowskill 26-00; 50, Heath Ramsden 26-18; 60, Peter Beever 27-17; 62, Stuart Smith 27-26; 80, Lisa Hinchliffe 29-01; 121, Raymond Brown 33-22; 134, Karen Schofield 34-59; 163, Steve Dickinson 42-58.

Penistone Parkrun

1, George Parr 16-43; 6, Antony Wright 19-02; 13, Oliver Pike 20-31; 36, Oliver Found 23-06; 37, Chloe Worth 23-09; 41, Helen Wright 23-58; 53, Mark Graham 24-42; 79, Carl Matthewman 26-57; 82, Alexander Wright 27-09; 84, Rory O'Sullivan 27-13; 142, Ian McNulty 30-17; 155, Sarah Clough 31-15; 171, Steve Dommett 33-20.

Musgrove knock proves crucial

Stocksbridge 1st XI 180/6 (J Musgrove 61*, C Haywood 31)

Doncaster Town 125 all out (A Hibbert 3-33, C Haywood 2-20, J Vickers 2-35)

The 1st XI completed a resounding victory over Doncaster Town on Saturday. After winning the toss and electing to bat, the 1sts openers of Musgrove and Price built a rock-solid foundation. Musgrove in particular took to the Doncaster bowlers and raced into the 20s early on. The pair put on a fantastic 98-run partnership to form a superb starting block for the 1st team batsmen. Musgrove brought up his first half-century for the club and was cruelly struck down with injury shortly after. Musgrove top scored with 61* before retiring hurt, Callum Haywood hit a quick-fire 31 late on to propel us to a challenging total and Matt Price, Andy Hirst and Joe Goddard added 22, 21 & 21* respectively.

In response, the 1sts took wickets at regular intervals and the visitors were never really in the tie. Andy Hibbert continued to pick up wickets, as he claimed figures of 3-33, Callum Haywood and skipper Jake Vickers both bowled brilliantly and claimed 2 victims each and there was a wicket each

for Chris Thwaites and James Tevendale.

Stocksbridge

2nd XI 81 all out (J Reeves 31)

Doncaster Town 82-0

The 2nd XI also tackled Doncaster Town this week, making the long journey to Blaxton. The 2nds were put into bat by the hosts and the decision was quickly justified. The 2nds lost wickets at regular intervals and fell to 18-4 in the early stages. John Dowde and Jack Reeves provided some resistance, taking the score to 62-6 before Reeves was dismissed. Darren Goodson added a quick-fire 13, however there was only Jack Reeves who really put any form of dent in the Doncaster bowling attack. Reeves scored a very good 31 before being caught. Unfortunately only Reeves and Goodson reached double figures and the 2nds could only muster 81 all out.

Despite the score-line, Doncaster did have to work hard to chase down their required total, taking 30 overs to reach 82. Youngster Tom Perry continued his successful start to the season, with his 6-over spell going for just 10 runs. The 'Bridge bowlers tried their best to force the breakthrough, however the Doncaster openers saw home the victory relatively comfortably.

Photo By Ian Revitt