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Issue 1204
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Local News
10th February 2022
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College students broaden their horizons
Wickham from Wickham and Taylor.
Barnsley College Learning for Living and Work (LfLW) students received insight into the world of work at their Industry Week, including talks from business people and wellbeing advocates.
Throughout the week the students also attended wellbeing sessions intended to teach them the importance of looking after themselves physically, mentally, and financially from Rachel Neale, CVS Volunteering; Kirsty Morgan, Virgin Money; Lee Perks, Enterprise Team Leader at Barnsley College and Wigfield Farm.
The LfLW department supports students with learning disabilities or difficulties to prepare them for independent living or supported employment. The Industry Week enabled students to find out about different types of job roles, how to achieve their career goals and get ahead in the world through speaking with established professionals in interactive sessions. The first session saw Peter Robertshaw, former LfLW student and Founder and Chairperson for H.O.P.E in the Community, share his experience and transferable skills he developed setting up the charity, and how this helped him with his anxiety and depression. Students also took part in a creative practical session designing their own group calendar by Raychel McGuin, Owner and Founder of Art by Raychel; creative and communications company E=MC2; and personal and business wellbeing initiative, Being in Full Colour. Tracey Hendry, from South Yorkshire Safer Roads, shared with the students ev-
The sessions were organised by Julia Davies, Talent United and Enterprise Officer at Barnsley College. Julia said: “We had a busy week with lots of inspirational guests. We enjoyed welcoming speakers from the local area and giving students some genuine insight into a variety of careers available to them. erything road safety, from learning to drive to cycling on a road. Tracey went into detail about the how South Yorkshire Safer Roads is a group of local authorities, emergency services and public sector organisations aiming to reduce the number of people killed or injured in collisions on the roads. Laura Lawton from Yorkshire Air Ambulance delivered an informative session where students were taken through the various aspects
of ways in which they can get involved, the large number of volunteering roles within the charity, how they raise money, what donations go towards and her role within the charity. A practical session saw students take part in creating their very own spring planters which will be in full bloom just in time for Easter. This therapeutic and rewarding session saw students learn how to plant, customise and look after their own planters by Carol
“The College continues to transform lives and help students to fulfil their full potential by providing them with an outstanding experience and I would like to thank all the guest speakers for taking the time to speak to our students, I’m already looking forward to arranging more guest speaker sessions and next year’s event.” For more information about Learning for Living and Work courses on offer at Barnsley College visit www.barnsley.ac.uk/lflw or email info@barnsley.ac.uk.
Stocksbridge Rugby robbed by the weather On a cold, wet, wintery, blustery day at Coal Pit Lane, Globe Holidays sponsored Stocksbridge Rugby got their first taste of play off rugby in the Yorkshire Premier Division 4 against York RI at the weekend. The game however, was disrupted by the weather & eventually abandoned at half time with Stocksbridge in front by 2 tries to nil. The league are due to rule on the events as both Captains, & the Match Official ruled the conditions were fit to carry on, only for the visiting Coach to refuse to allow his men onto the field for the second stanza complaining of the onset of hypothermia amongst his troops. Playing any kind of rugby in the conditions was a bit of a lottery, but the home team coped better & were
rewarded when Clock Tower Andy Beal, sponsored by Mr M Gribbins plunged over from close range after a forward rumble, followed shortly by a muscular effort from the slim line Gary Woodcock, sponsored by Ms Diane Woodcock. There was still time for the unfortunate Dan Burt to suffer a fractured tibia in a seemingly innocuous collision, & the burly Jordan Fletcher succumbed to a foot injury & was replaced by the returning Sam Whittaker. The signs all pointed to a probable home victory, but the club will now have to wait for the league to rule. The Fox Catering Player of the Day award went to Gary Woodcock, for an industrious performance with all
the forwards dominating in the unforgiving conditions. The January Charlesworth Landscapes Man of Steel has been announced as the popular hooker Mikey Hartley, kindly sponsored by Hartley Haulage. Stocksbridge will face tougher opponents next week when they travel North to face Thirsk Rugby in Round 2 of the play offs. Reflecting on the events, Director of Rugby Andy Tyers said, ‘I’ve never met such conditions in all my years in Rugby, & credit should go to all the lads who took to the field’ adding ‘we were prepared & ready for a test, so we will go again at the weekend’.
A NEW STATE-OF-THEART NHS CLINIC TO OPEN IN THE GLASS WORKS THIS SPRING A new NHS diagnosis centre, which will bring high-tech healthcare directly to the heart of Barnsley, moved a step closer today with news that it will open to patients this Spring. The centre, based in The Glass Works, will help alleviate pressure on existing NHS facilities and will be open seven days a week. With access to the 670 parking spaces in The Glass Works car park, it is seen as a more convenient way for patients to receive ultrasound, X-ray, breast screening, phlebotomy and bone density scans. Barnsley Hospital’s Deputy Chief Executive and Chief Delivery Officer, Bob Kirton, said: “We’re delighted to be able to offer vital diagnostic services to our communities in Barnsley and beyond at such a convenient location. The Glass Works is perfect for our patients and will mean
people will not have to spend so much time travelling to and from the hospital for these important appointments.”
The new clinic adds an interesting new dimension to The Glass Works, which opened in September and has attracted several national retail and leisure brands – including Next, TK Maxx, River Island, Cruise, Fridays, Nando’s, Cineworld and Superbowl UK. The clinic is seen as another great way to bring people right into the heart of Barnsley.
Connor Mountain ready to swap bikes for new speedway season Mountain, who has made the switch from King’s Lynn to Owlerton this winter, has been out on his motocross bike to keep fit during the cold weather.
Mountain is pleased to be returning to Sheffield for a second spell after riding for Tigers in the play-offs as a guest at the end of last season. He said: "It was great to have a few meetings with Sheffield in the play-offs last season. “Jack Holder was definitely one of the top guys in the league so it’s always nice to try pick up some things from the likes of him.
But he’s counting down the days to his return to the speedway track and is looking to book some track time soon – possibly at Leicester. "Preparations for the season are going very well,” he said. “I’ve reinvested a lot into equipment and I’m very happy with where the bikes are at this year. “Also personally as it’s pre-season my nutrition and training is a big priority heading into the season. "I’m planning to be back out on the bike in February, I’ve been out on the motocross bike over the winter to keep riding but am very much looking forward to being back on the speedway bikes.”
“I rode with Adam (Ellis) a bit last year as a guest for Scunthorpe and Sheffield and we always get on well. “I think the team has a great bunch of guys in and I’m looking forward to being a part of it and working with Steady (boss Simon Stead) too.” The new season starts on Thursday March 24 with a testimonial for former Tigers racer Todd Kurtz but the first Sheffield team action at home is on Thursday April 7 against northern rivals Belle Vue in League Cup action. Season tickets remain on sale and full details are available from the club website or by calling 07812 622573
