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Issue 1036
Call 0114 283 11 00
22nd November 2018
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Busy Beacon seeks new blood STEEL Valley Beacon will hold casting auditions in February for two shows -‘Addams Family – the Musical’ and ‘The Wizard of Oz’ which will be staged in the Autumn of 2019. Anyone who would like to be considered for a part should request an audition pack from Mandy on 07966054959 or manyja@hotmail.co.uk. Anyone interested in other aspects of production such as sound, lighting, design, costumes or publicity etc is also encouraged to get in touch. The group promises a friendly working atmosphere and a lot of fun. Three shows are currently in rehearsal. The junior group will be performing ‘Wind in the Willows’ in St Ann’s Hall on Saturday January 26 and Sunday January 27 (matinee). Director Mandy Aitken describes the experience of working with this group of 25, the youngest being just four, as exhilarating though exhausting. She is assisted by professional writer, Suzy Senior, and accomplished musician Joe Shaw. All three are delighted
Local vandals “put lives at risk”
by the enthusiasm and inventiveness of the group and a thrilling show is promised. The youth section – numbering 30 and ranging in age from 12 to 25 – will perform a Terry Pratchett play, ‘Wyrd Sisters’, a gripping and amusing parody of ‘Macbeth’, in Stocksbridge High School on February 15 and 16. The ‘less young’ members of the group will stage the Pantomime ‘Robin Hood and his Big Bad Band of Girlies’ along with a repeat of the well-received ‘Last Tango in Little Grimley’ and some comedy sketches, in St Ann’s Hall, including a licensed bar, on January 11 and 12.
ing too and from school, dog walkers, ramblers, joggers and local residents walking to the Asda and the railway station at Chapeltown.
Parish Cllr Alison Gethin, secretary of the Thorncliffe Conservation Group, said: “A member of our group went out to cover a small hole reported to us. He made it safe and put hazard tape around to alert walkers to the danger.
Parish Cllr Zoe Sykes said: “The police have been informed as this is a crime which could have easily resulted in injury or even death.
“As there is no lighting on that stretch of the TPT anyone crossing the bridge could have easily broken a leg or even worse. “The bridge is now out of action and the nearest alternative route has steps, so is not disabled friendly.”
Steel Valley Beacon, now in its 20th year, thanks those who regularly patronise their shows and in particular for the encouragement this gives their younger performers. Much hard work in preparation is considered worthwhile in itself but performing to an appreciative audience is especially rewarding.
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LAST Wednesday, vandals damaged a bridge by the duck pond on the Trans Pennine Trail between Cart Road and Bridge Inn Road.
“Unfortunately, just before 9pm that same night, a local resident heard banging and footsteps running into the woods. The next morning the bridge was as shown by the photograph.
Tickets for all the shows are available from Vanessa at Stocksbridge Keys, through any member of the company or on 0114 2884391.
This bridge was constructed in 2006 using 106 monies and since then the Thorncliffe Conservation Group with support from the Sheffield Countriside Partnership based at Wood Lane, Stannington have maintained the Pond, Summerhills and adjacent ancient woodland. The right of way over this bridge is well used by children walk-
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“Our current City Councilor Andy Bainbridge gave a witness statement on this paperwork. Since then our group of volunteers have been looking after this route at little or no cost to the Council. I therefore see no reason for a delay in Sheffield City Council repairing this bridge.” The group used to hold work sessions on the first Saturday each month but as most of the group are retired they now meet on the first Monday of each month. The group welcomes volunteers but under 16s must be accompanied by an adult. If you’re interested just turn up for a session or call Alison Gethin on 0114 2467414.
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“Shortly after the TCG was formed Frank Rogers, a previous City Councillor, helped me fill in the appropriate forms for Sheffield to accept this path which joins the TPT with the footpath from Mafeking Place as a registered public footpath.
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