Local Sport
Issue 1047
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7th February 2019
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College hosts evening with Barnsley FC SOUTH Yorkshire’s new online radio station The Vibe, supported by Barnsley College hosted, an Audience with Barnsley FC, where Chief Executive Gauthier Ganaye talked about his role within the football club. The special event was hosted by Carlo and Chris from The Vibe Red’s Report show and Barnsley Creative Media student Kyle Walker. Special guest Gauthier was joined by Barnsley FC’s Academy Manager, Bobby Hassell, and Under 23s Head Coach, Martin Devaney. The 130 attendees took the opportunity to ask questions and network with fellow Barnsley FC fans. The event raised over £250 for Yorkshire Air Ambulance on behalf of Barnsley FC fan, Steve Croft, the volunteer who suffered a heart attack at Oakwell in September. He was saved by medical staff from both clubs as well as paramedics before being airlifted to hospital by an air ambulance which landed on the pitch.
Steve said: “The Yorkshire Air Ambulance is run by voluntary donations and it costs over £12,000 a day to keep both of Yorkshire Air Ambulance’s helicopters maintained and in the air. It was a brilliant event and the support from Barnsley FC and the College has been amazing.” Lee Barber, Radio Co-ordinator for The Vibe, added: “It was great to see so many fans attend the evening. A big thanks to Carlo, Chris and Kyle for hosting, and for the technical staff who worked tirelessly to ensure it went ahead as smoothly as possible. “We’re looking to put on a similar event at the end of the football season to review the year. In the meantime, listen to the Reds Report every Wednesday from 5.00pm on The Vibe.” For more information about Barnsley College call 01226 216 123, email info@barnsley. ac.uk or visit www.barnsley. ac.uk
Stocksbridge Golf Club annual president’s message GOLF, for the last few days of harsh wintry weather, has not been possible with the course closed under ice and snow.
now, had several upbeat messages for members and the local community about the strength of the club.
Frustrated golfers have nothing to but think about the weather improving and getting back to improving their handicaps, or not!
The president concentrated his key messages on the course improvements that have been achieved in the last year, including a new practice putting green, relayed paths on the higher holes on the course that have significantly improved safety and the hard work of the greens staff to keep all 18 holes open when the wet spring and dry summer months of 2018.
At this time of the year it is customary for the club president to issue his annual report to members, in preparation for the Annual General Meeting on February 20. This year is no different and John Yeates, who has been president for over two years
The president reflected on the sad death of Jamie Hobson in December, but provided assurance that the replacement plans for the greens staff team was now complete, with the confirmation of Robert Grayson as senior greenkeeper and the appointment of a new greenkeeper, Jamie South, to work with the rest of the team. Like a lot of golf clubs, Stocksbridge is always looking for new members, but the president was pleased to let members know that in financial terms the club is stable. John said: “This is due to
the careful management of club accounts, committed playing members and the very active social side. Unlike a lot of golf clubs, Stocksbridge has a thriving social membership with a very friendly clubhouse.” If you are interested in playing or social membership please contact the club on email stocksbridgegolf@hotmail.co.uk
Youngsters in north Sheffield to benefit from Forge Youth football A YOUTH group in Sheffield has received grant funding of £4,680 from the South Yorkshire Police and Crime Commissioner to provide football sessions to young people on a Friday night. The funding awarded from the Commissioner’s community grant scheme will provide a nine month project for young people between the age of 11-year and 17-years, engaging them in diversionary football activities. The project brings 200 young people from the Upperthorpe, Hillsborough, Winn Gardens, Crookes, Crosspool and Nether Edge areas of Sheffield to the football pitches based at Goodwin Sports Centre in Sheffield. The free of charge activity is provided on a Friday evening. Teams of young people are formed and entered into a league of which 21 teams are involved. Many of the young people help with managing their own teams and refereeing. The matches are fun and competitive promoting teamwork and health and wellbeing. Dr Alan Billings, South Yorkshire Police and Crime Commissioner handed over a cheque to Sam Evans and Chris Nall from Forge Youth on Thursday, 31 January. He said: “Forge Youth are providing diversionary activities in Sheffield for
young people who might otherwise be on the street with little to do. I particularly welcome the way the young people take some responsibility for managing activities. “The project provides free football sessions for young people from families who may be struggling to afford club fees and subs. It gives young people an enjoyable time and they learn some important skills as well.” Forge Youth work with children and young people across Sheffield. Their work has a focus on the more deprived areas of Sheffield, seeing lives changed on a regular basis. They work in close partnership with many churches and other organisations across Sheffield to make the work happen. Sam Evans from Forge Youth said: “We are very thankful for the support that the Police and Crime Commissioner has provided which has enabled us to engage with hundreds of young people on Friday evenings this year. The league has been running for over 10 years now and it is great to see the young people grow and mature through the football sessions.” For more information on Forge Youth and how to get involved with the 5-a-side football league in Sheffield see the website here - www.forgeyouth.com/scyl
