Look Local Issue 1272 Thursday 1 June 2023

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Man with the Pram reaches milestone

It’s taken 15 years but John Burkhill (the man with the pram) has reached his £1 million target that he set himself way back in 2007.

John who now is 84 years old started fundraising after the loss of his wife and daughter back in 2007. Mr Burkhill dedicated his time and energy to the Macmillan cancer charity and declared:

“My only wish would that be June and Karen were here to see this.”

Over the 15 years of fundraising, Mr Burkhill ran 1,038 races including the London and New York Marathons, his trademark green wig and big foam hand made him an iconic figure throughout the Steel City as he pushed his late daughter’s pram, high-fiving everyone who donates.

“I am lost for words. A daft old man with an old pram seemed an impossible dream, but we have done it. you have all bought into what I was trying to do.

Thank you to each and every one who has donated.” Said Mr Burkhill, Gemma Peters, Chief Executive of Macmillan Cancer Support who will receive the £1 million explained that the charity is immensely proud of John, and we are so grateful for his incredible effort over the 15 years. She continued:

“It is difficult to put into words just how phenomenal this achievement is, as John embodies everything that is good in humanity. He is selfless beyond measure having overcome such a personal tragedy and has put everybody else first before himself. John has done whatever it takes for people living with cancer, trekking across the city most days, whatever the weather and taking part in countless races across the country.

“We thank John from the bottom of our hearts.”

John will be walking from Deepcar to Christchurch Community Hall, Manchester Road, Stocksbridge, leaving about 6pm to arrive about 7pm. He will then speak to our WI meeting about his amazing achievement of fundraising for Macmillan Cancer Care in memory of his late wife and daughter. This meeting is open to anyone (male or female ) who would like to join us to hear about this and the other achievements he has gained through his determination. The meeting is free to all visitors with donations welcomed. If you can't make it to the meeting, please turn out and cheer John on his way through Deepcar and Stocksbridge, and help us celebrate in style.

TEEN MURDERED MAN CHARGED

A 29-year-old man has been charged with murdering a 17-year-old boy in the Crookes area of Sheffield.

Peshawa Ghaffour, of Birkendale Road, Walkley, Sheffield, appeared before Sheffield Magistrates Court on Monday 29 May charged with murder.

He also faces charges of possession of a firearm on arrest for a schedule 1 (or serious) offence, possession of a bladed article, being in possession of an offensive weapon when in a private place, and assault by beating.

Emergency services were called shortly after 7pm on Thursday 25 May to reports a 17-year-old man had been found seriously injured on Crookes Road.

Mohammed Iqbal was taken to hospital where he was sadly pronounced dead. A forensic post mortem examination on Friday (26 May) concluded he died from a single stab wound.

Today, detectives have also made a further arrest of a 33-year-old man from Sheffield on suspicion of assisting an offender. He has since been bailed as the investigation continues.

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Pottery Painting Party

The Fox Valley Makers Market returns this weekend [3 & 4 June] with a full lineup of traders and a crafty tea party.

Over 20 traders will be showcasing a mixture of handmade goods including clothing, confectionary, jewellery, home accessories and more across the two days.

On Saturday afternoon, the team from Sheffield Churches Council for Community Care (SCCCC) will also be hosting a pottery painting tea party. Shoppers of all ages will be able to try out their artistic skills and hand paint their own mug whilst enjoying a delicious afternoon tea supplied by the centre’s onsite deli and bakery, Bridge Bakery.

The event is held in partnership with the centre’s adopted charity for this year, SCCCC. The charity aims to use Fox Valley as a space to bring the local community together through a range of activities that can be enjoyed by all ages.

Ticket holders will be able to chat, paint their own mug and learn more about what the charity does for the local area. Mugs will then be sent to Pottering Around based in Hillsborough to be glazed ready for shoppers to then use at home.

The Makers Market will be welcoming new talented makers such as Sarah Brabbin Sculptor with her handmade clay sculptures, Design Fiore Di Loto with a selection of her beautiful handmade jewellery pieces, Soybean with wax melts and candles and Shunklies Crafts with handmade woollen clothing.

New trader, Badger Woodland Crafts, will also be at the market with their handmade home accessories. Alongside Mike's Crafty Hands with more beautiful handcrafted items made from wood.

Market visitors can also expect to see regular traders standing such as Daisy Chainz with their children’s clothing, Beau Tees with novelty t-shirts, mugs and gifts, Flossy Doggoodies with handmade dog toys and natural treats and Valentine Confectionary with her assorted chocolates and sweets.

The market will be accompanied by live music from local performer, Jake EB Music, throughout the weekend.

Claire Biltcliffe, Centre Manager at Fox Valley, said: “We are so excited to host our second makers market following its re- launch earlier this year. It is great to see a full line up of traders and even more wonderful that we’re welcoming new traders to the centre.

“We are working closely with our charity partners this year to host a number of activities alongside our monthly markets, bringing the community together over themed workshops and classes all set up within our beautiful piazza area."

For more information about Fox Valley or to book your tickets, visit www.foxvalleysheffield.co.uk. Tickets are also available online through Eventbrite or bookings can be made by contacting claire.biltcliffe@foxvalleysheffield.co.uk.

Collaboration Leads to Arrest of Persistent Shoplifter

Chapeltown – The local police in North Sheffield are commending the public for their assistance in the arrest of a notorious shoplifter, putting an end to a string of thefts that had plagued the community. This successful outcome serves as a testament to the invaluable role of local police officers and the importance of community engagement.

The Neighbourhood Policing team acknowledges the vital contribution made by the community, affirming that local knowledge is a cornerstone of effective policing. Police Community Support Officers (PCSOs), being the eyes and ears of the neighborhood, play a pivotal role in ensuring the safety and security of residents. During their routine patrol, these dedicated officers spotted a person who was wanted by the authorities.

The individual in question, Kerry Fletcher, hailing from the Chapeltown area of Sheffield, was apprehended by the vigilant

PCSOs. Following her arrest, Fletcher faced charges related to an astounding 24 counts of shoplifting. Subsequently, she was remanded in custody pending legal proceedings.

Fletcher appeared before the magistrates' court, where the extent of her offences was brought to light. After a thorough examination of the evidence, the court handed down a sentence of 24 weeks in prison, underscoring the seriousness of her repeated criminal behavior.

Local law enforcement officials commend the efforts of the community in reporting suspicious activities and assisting with crucial information that led to Fletcher's arrest. The collaborative efforts between the public and the police have proven instrumental in maintaining law and order within the area.

Inspector Mark Thompson, who heads the Neighbourhood Policing team, expressed his gratitude, stating, "We are extremely grateful to the members of the

public who came forward and provided valuable information that helped us apprehend Kerry Fletcher. This is a clear example of how the community's active involvement can make a significant difference in tackling crime and ensuring the safety of our neighborhoods."

The arrest and subsequent sentencing of Kerry Fletcher send a strong message to potential offenders, emphasising that criminal behavior will not be tolerated in North Sheffield. The local police are committed to maintaining a strong presence in the community, working diligently to address concerns and safeguard the well-being of residents.

The success achieved in this case serves as a testament to the power of collaboration between law enforcement and the public. By working together, the community and the police can make a lasting impact in creating a secure and harmonious environment for all.

LocaL Lads Embark on charity ridE

Dunford Bridge, Penistone, and Oxspring – In a remarkable display of determination and community spirit, six local lads have set out on an epic charity ride, spanning the breadth of the country. Lee Shepherd, Rich Hirst, Wayne Hirst, Jay Crossland, Devan Slater, and Rob Harwood are taking on the challenge of cycling coast to coast, from Southport to Hornsea, in a bid to raise funds for Sheffield Children's Hospital.

The intrepid group of cyclists will be traversing the renowned Trans Pennine Trail, covering an impressive 210-mile distance over three days. Their journey is scheduled to commence on the 30th of June and will pass through Dunford Bridge, Penistone, and Oxspring on the 1st of July.

As they tackle this gruelling feat, these local lads are reaching out to the community for support. They warmly welcome fellow cyclists and well-wishers to join them for a mile or two along the local portion of the trail. The group plans to be passing through Dunford Bridge, Penistone, and Oxspring between 10-11 am, and the camaraderie

of additional riders would provide a much-appreciated boost.

Lee Shepherd, one of the riders, expressed their motivation, saying, "We are by no means professional cyclists, but we are fully committed to conquering this challenge with unwavering determination. Together, we hope to make a meaningful contribution to Sheffield Children's Hospital, a cause close to our hearts."

To facilitate their fundraising efforts, the team has set up an Instagram page and a Just Giving page, where individuals can contribute to their cause. Any support, no matter how big or small, will make a significant difference in achieving their target and benefiting the hospital.

In addition to monetary donations, the group is also actively seeking assistance from local businesses. They are on the lookout for products that can aid their journey, whether it be through recovery or nutritional needs, or anything that can enhance their performance along the way. The lads are particularly interested in items that could be used as raffle prizes for an upcoming quiz

night they are organizing to further bolster their fundraising efforts.

"If your company believes it has any products to donate that would aid us on our journey or serve as raffle prizes, we would be immensely grateful," emphasised Jay Crossland, another member of the group.

With the end of June rapidly approaching, the local lads are gearing up for their incredible coast-to-coast adventure. Their commitment to supporting Sheffield Children's Hospital is an inspiration to the community, and they are eager to receive any support, both on the road and off, as they pedal towards their fundraising goal.

To stay updated on their progress or contribute to their cause, on their strava page or donate directly through their Just Giving page www.justgiving.com/ fundraising/lee-shepherd12. Let's rally together to support these local lads and help them make a lasting impact on the lives of children in need.

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31 Bradfield Walkers are Welcome, Local History Morning Round Walk led by Malcolm Nunn, meet Low Bradfield Car Park at 10.30am return around 1pm. FREE but donations welcome. 2337463 or www.bradfield-walkers.org.uk or email bradfield.history@mypostoffice.co.uk

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1 High Green WI are meeting at 7.30pm on Thursday the 1st of June in the Church Hall, behind the Methodist Church on Wortley Road. The event is “Games Night”. The competition is “Trophy you have won”. All members and visitors welcome.

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3 On SATURDAY 3rd JUNE, there will be a morning of free musical entertainment COFFEE and CHORDS, hosted by John Snook and friends , at our regular open theatre coffee morning , starting at approx 10.45 Admission is free, but the sale of refreshments helps EPPiC Theatre running costs. EPPiC Theatre, Well Lane, off High Street, Ecclesfield, S35 9TP Our theatre is open every Saturday from 10am until 12, with refreshments on sale.

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Speaker is Peter Drake MBE FRGS. His talk is entitled A Walk down one of Britain’s greatest rivers passing through Britain’s history. Visitors welcome at £3 entrance fee to include refreshments. Monday June 5th at 2.30pm. For more info contact 07415277266

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7 Stocksbridge and District WI are meeting at Christchurch Community Hall Manchester Road Stocksbridge at 7.00, when John Burkhill, The Man with the Pram , will be telling us about his fundraising for Macmillan. He will be walking through Deepcar and Stocksbridge from around 6.30 pm ,so please give him your support on his walk. This meeting is open to anybody, just a donation to Macmillan please. Let’s help him get to £1million . Further details on 07939941818

7 Don Valley Probus will meet on Wednesday June 7th at 10.00AM in Christ Church Hall, Manchester Road, Stocksbridge, with a presentation by Michael Astrop, `History of Signs`. Our meetings are always relaxed and take place on alternate Wednesday mornings throughout the year, and we look forward to welcoming our regular members, visitors and new members. For more information, please call Stephen Clarke on 07593 792967.

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Re-Imagining Paul is an exhibition of two newly commissioned artworks that invite viewers to ‘reimagine’ Paul as a person with a disability and from a faith community marginalised for their beliefs. As someone living with a hidden disability, the Rt Revd Dr Pete Wilcox, Bishop of Sheffield, talked about how his faith and the figure of Paul helped him to overcome this challenge.

Re-Imagining Paul features two newly commissioned works of art.

A framed picture of a person on a wall

Elizabeth Tooth’s ‘St Paul of the Thorns’ is an oil painting that depicts the artist’s husband who suffers from a disabling pain condition, reimagined as Paul. The work explores themes of disability, masculinity, and conceptions of strength and weakness. It draws inspiration from Paul’s famous ‘thorn in the flesh’. The second work is a neon text piece titled ‘I am more like this’ by Bettina Furnee. It alternates between the phrases ‘like this’ and ‘I am more’. The words on display are excerpts from one of

Paul’s letters and when presented in isolation they become a statement about identity, prompting two questions: ‘like what?’ and ‘more what?’.

The thought-provoking artworks draw inspiration from Paul’s famous ‘thorn in the flesh’, which has puzzled interpreters for centuries as they have tried to work out what Paul’s ‘thorn’ might be. Some suggest Paul was disabled; others identify other battles he was facing; whatever the answer, it shows that Paul was a person struggling with his identity, and that of the faith community he was supporting.

Speaking on behalf of Sheffield Cathedral, Reverend Dr Casey Strine said: ‘We are pleased and excited to host this compelling exhibition. Paul is one of the most important figures in the history of Christianity—but rarely if ever recognised as someone who lived with a hidden disability. These artworks challenge us to rethink him and his writings in new and important ways. I believe they will challenge the Church of England and all Christians to look afresh at how we welcome, support, and

4 The service at Bullhouse Chapel on Sunday 4th June at 2.30pm will be led by Matthew Nicholson. All are welcome to join us in this act of worship

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5 Stocksbridge and Deepcar Townwomen’s Guild meeting at Christ Church, Manchester Road.

include people with disabilities in our worship and service.'

After recently revealing publicly that he is a cancer survivor who now lives with a hidden disability, Bishop Pete will reflected on how his faith and the figure of Paul have helped him to respond to his new situation. Dr Grace Emmett, director and curator of Reimagining Paul, also spoke, explaining the origins of the project.

Re-imagining Paul is based at the Sheffield Centre for Interdisciplinary Biblical Studies (SCIBS), part of the University of Sheffield. It is graciously funded by the Sir Henry Stephenson Trust.

some poetry or bring a favourite poem to read in a warm hub with a hot drink. 10.30am – Stocksbridge Library.

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10 Free Fun Dog Show in Chapeltown Park from 10am to 12.30pm. There are 8 categories and you can enter your dog in all of them or just the ones that take your fancy. The first 3 winners receive a rosette, certificate and doggie treat. Categories include dog with the waggiest tail, most appealing eyes, can do best trick, obstacle challenge, fancy dress. Meet at the bandstand to register – 1st event at 10.15. Refreshments available.

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14 Chapeltown and District Probus Club meet every second Wednesday of the month at Grenoside Community Hall on Main Street. We will be meeting next on Wednesday June 14th for 10am, and would especially welcome new members . After a short formal meeting we have various presentations from guest speakers on a wide range of subjects. After the meeting some members continue to Wortley Hall for an informal lunch.

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21 Don Valley Probus will meet on Wednesday June 21st at 10.00AM in Christ Church Hall, Manchester Road, Stocksbridge, with a presentation by Bill Skipworth, `Sight Loss`. Our meetings are always relaxed and take place on alternate Wednesday mornings throughout the year, and we look forward to welcoming our regular members, visitors and new members. For more information, please call Stephen Clarke on 07593 792967.

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23 Chapeltown Silver Prize Band Proms Concert To be held at the Newton Hall Chapeltown on Friday 23 June at 7.30 pm Tickets from Margaret and Peter on 0114 2460983 or Julie and Paul on 01226 747951

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24 St Ann’s Primary School’s Summer Gala between 12 & 4 pm. We would love for you to come and enjoy our entertainment and see how hard our schools PTA works to raise money to enhance our pupils education. We have all sorts planned for the day including a licenced bar, a BBQ, face painting and a ton of entertainment provided through out the day.

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8 Chapeltown WI will meet at 7.30pm in the Methodist Church. Gez Robinson will speak about the Acorn family. The competition is for a wooden object. New members and visitors will be made welcome.

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21 Join Bolsterstone Archaeology and Heritage Group at 7.30pm for a talk by Julie Banham on Three Families, Three Houses: the Story of Wentworth Woodhouse. We meet in the hall at Christ Church on Manchester Road in Stocksbridge, and the talk is also available on Zoom (members only) - please contact bahgevent@ axelafa.com for the link. Refreshments available. Don’t miss itall welcome.

25 Summer Fayre - Stocksbridge Community Leisure Centre - Sunday 25th June 2023 - 11.00 am to 4.00 pm - Fun Fair, Live Music, BBQ, Craft Stalls £15.00 per table. To book a stall please telephone 0114 2883792.

25 Canal trip from Victoria Quays 1.00 - 3.30 pm. Transport there and back. Coach leaving Red Grouse at 11.45 am. Free for levy payers of Stocksbridge and Upper Don TARA and their family.

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Men’s Activity and Games Session Stocksbridge Community Leisure Centre Monday afternoons 1-30pm to 3-30pm Cost £1 (includes free refreshments) Activities will include a range from Badminton, Table Tennis, Indoor Curling, Dominoes, Card and Board Games, Quiz Contact Andy Walker 07723 506423 for further information.

Millhouse Green Male Voice Choir practise on Monday evenings (7.30 p.m. to 9.30 p.m.) at Millhouse Green Institute, Manchester Road, Millhouse Green. If you want to join us, come on Monday 2023 to meet us and see if you like us. Bass voices are needed so have a go at singing in the Bath first! Contact 01226 764642 for more information

Millhouse Green Male Voice Choir meets on Monday Evenings (19.30 to 21.30) at Millhouse Green Institute, Manchester Road, S36 9NQ. Have you ever sung in a choir before? We would love to see you come and have a enjoyable time with the ‘Friendly Choir’. We especially need some more Bass, Baritone and Top Tenors. Visit MCMVC.co.uk for more information.

Monday Art Class at The Venue, Manchester Rd, Stocksbridge. 10am-12 noon. £7 per session, first one free. What a great way to start the week! A few places now available. Tutor gives individual help/advice/demos - water colour/acrylics/oils/sketching. Pop in and see us or call The Venue 0114 283 8692 for further info.”

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Warm space offering soup,bread roll and a drink every Tuesday from 11.30am til 1.30pm at Chapeltown Methodist Church ALL ARE WELCOME

Deepcar Drop In at St John’s Church - every Tuesday from 10am until noon - open to all ages - drop in for a free warm drink and some cake - toys for the under 5s - and a Warm Bank where you can drop off or take a warm coat, hat, scarf or gloves if you need them. Everybody welcome!

Thorncliffe Bowling Club invites you to over 50’s afternoon at 1.45pm. Find us at the end of Mortomley Close, High Green S35 3HZ Bowls and coaching provided. Cost £2.50

Chat and Games group, in association with Newground Together is an informal, warm space meeting place for any adult in the community and runs every Tuesday afternoon, from 1:30 -3:30pm. Games, newspapers, chat, tea, coffee and biscuits are provided. There is no charge for this group and all are welcome.

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Everyone is welcome at the Tea and Chat group - 1:00-3:00pm every Wednesday afternoon at St Leonards Church Wortley. Pop in for a drink and a chat. Contact Joan for more details: 0114 2887435

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Open House Community Café

Everyone is welcome at Open House, our new community café - 1:30-3:30pm every Thursday at Holy Trinity Thurgoland Church. Pop in for coffee, cakes and a chat. Contact Hannah for more details: hannahosandoval@gmail.com

The South Yorkshire Bonsai Society, meeting on the 4th Thursday of the month at Deepcar Village Hall 8 to 10 p.m.

High Green Fitness and Fun Aerobics and Activities Paces campus, High Green Thursday 11am-12:30pm £4 per person. Call Margaret for more info 0114 284 7190

Volunteer Thursdays at Greave House Farm Trust. Enjoy fresh air, gentle exercise, meeting new friends. Any time between 10am and 4pm. Bring a packed lunch. Also monthly work days on 2nd Saturday. For more info contact Barbara: 07724505911or email greavehouse@yahoo.co.uk

“High Spirits Singers - for people who enjoy singing in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere but don’t want to be in a formal choir! We meet on Thursdays 2.00 - 4.00 in the Miners’ Welfare Hall, Angram Road, High Green - bring your voice and a sense of humour! Details from Vic Bowden, 07884 007581”

Thursdays at 12noon until 3.30pm. Warm Spaces at Stocksbridge Christian Centre, Cedar Road. Meet up with friends-enjoy a tea/coffee or light snack. Board Games available. All welcome.

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Stocksbridge Community Care Group’s Friday Drop In Service for elderly residents is once again being held weekly at The Venue, between 10am and 3pm. For a small charge visitors can enjoy a hot drink, company, games, talks and a light lunch. For further information contact Dave Owen on 0114 2864426.

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Councillors Julie Grocutt & Janet Ridler Surgery 1st Saturday of

each Month Stocksbridge Library 10-11am. Call in for help advice or a chat. Also contact us on julie. grocutt@councillor.sheffield.gov. uk janet.ridler@councillor.shef field.gov.uk

Councillor Lewis Chinchen’s surgeries will be on the 2nd Saturday of each month (except July) from 10.30-11.30am at Stocksbridge Library. Drop by if you require assistance or support. Lewis can also be contacted at lewis.chinchen@ councillor.sheffield.gov.uk or on 07766 540328.

Eppic Theatre Ecclesfield is open again every Saturday morning from 10am until 12. Tea, coffee and biscuits are available.

Thorncliffe Bowling Club invites you to our Shuffles afternoon at 1.45pm. Find us at the end of Mortomley Close, High Green S35 3HZ Bowls and coaching provided. Cost £2.50 (from 12 April) Bullhouse chapel will be open every Saturday, Easter until the end of September, from 11am until 2pm, as a Quiet Space. Whilst everyone is welcome, we hope any walkers who have to leave the Trans Pennine Trail, due to the diversion across Millennium Bridge, may like to visit to have their picnic and a cuppa. Bullhouse Chapel is a ‘dissenters chapel’ and is the oldest independent chapel in the country to have been in continuous use in the same building since 1692.

Weenies toddler group for carers and children up to the age of 4 years old, every Friday during term time from 8:45am - 1045am. The cost is £2.50 per child. Youth Group, every Friday evening from 7pm - 8:30pm for young people in School years 69, (10-14 year olds.).

Merl LOWE

Aged 96 years.

Passed away peacefully in Salford Royal Hospital.

Wife of the late Richard Lowe. Loving Mum of Ronald. Mother-in-Law of Jane. Grandmother to David and Michael. Sister to Rita Hogg.

Funeral will be held on 14th June, at 11.30 am at Grenoside Crematorium, South Chapel. Donations in lieu of owers in Merl’s memory will be gratefully received by Versus Arthritis. Enquiries to TW Birks & Son Funeral Directors, 100 Manchester Road, Deepcar, She eld, S36 2RE. Tel 0114 2885555.

Betty GIL B ERT

Died peacefully on 18 May 2023, aged 96.

Loving Mum and Grandma, loyal friend and Gingerbread’s ‘Aunty Betty’. She will be greatly missed by so many.

Funeral service at 11.30 on Friday 9th June at Grenoside Crematorium, South Chapel, followed by a celebration of a life well lived to be held at Burton Street Foundation. All welcome. Please wear a splash of colour.

Family owers only. Donations can be made to https://burtonstreet.org.uk/

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Dear Editor

I wish to thank Squishpoetica for their kindly concern at my slowly losing sight, slowly is the word.

Age related macular degeneration, wet and dry, are two conditions one can get if one lives long enough, i have both. Having lived long enough to be a great grandma to twin 6 year old girls outweighs any dismay this slow deterioration in my sight brings.

I admit i fear becoming blind but the treatment i have received over the last 15 + years from the NHS is and has been excellent.

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All this hoo haa about Voting ID misses the point

Politicians will try and manipulate voting rights to their advantage, be they Conservative with identity, or Labour with age, wanting votes for 16/17 year olds (you cant have same sex, buy tobacco/alchohol, serve on the front line in the Armed Forces etc until age 18), votes for non UK citizens.

How many people bother to Register to Vote? Those who wanted to vote could apply for a permit if they did not have any of the extensive types of voter ID. The number refused voting was minuscule.

It is voting turnout that is the issue: recent local elections, Stocksbridge 36%, Sheffield 16 - 53% average c30%. Not untypical across the country. General Elections better, Stocksbridge 70%, but Sheffield 36%.

It could be that voters are disillusioned by politics of all parties, or as I suspect they just cant be bothered.

Could be quite scary if minority extreme parties/ interests got themselves organised against the main stream political parties.

Street sign

Would like to congratulate the council for recognising that the road name sign for Eastgate was no longer visible having become hidden by a tree and erecting a new sign.

Martin Axon, Deepcar

However it is a shame that they did not give any consideration as to who might benefit from the signage and placed it where it could not be seen by drivers and pedestrians who were most likely to be looking for Eastgate until they had driven or walked past the road. With only a cul de sac and a private road leading only to a few flats it is unlikely that drivers and pedestrians coming in the direction that they can see the new sign would find it useful unless of course they were looking for Eastgate and missed it on the way up.

Alistair Nicoll

The elephant in the room: Cultural Marxism

No matter what, you can always rely on the Left to be in denial and peddling truth inversion. Last week we had two letters thinly feigning complete ignorance of cultural Marxism -- aka identity politics, aka political correctness, aka woke(ism) Huh?! Do mushrooms big enough to hide under survive 30+ years? The new totalitarianism is embedded absolutely everywhere and ‘cultural Marxism’ is a pretty good, succinct description of it, given its history.

It is almost a century ago that Marxist intellectuals were in a dilemma: they just could not deal with their ‘cognitive dissonance’ (head****) over ‘the workers’ in the ‘advanced capitalist’ West not doing what semi-feudal Russian folk had managed to do. They reckoned they must be ‘repressed’ (then fashionable Freudian psychobabble, now known to be non-scientific bunkum) by ‘capitalism’, as if a system of trade somehow could be psychogenic.

‘The workers’ had let the side down. We were all blacklegs, apparently. So we could no longer be regarded as the crucial ‘vanguard’ of de revolooshun. Who, then, could replace us? Why, women, of course. What with men bringing ‘capitalism’ home and in turn opwessing the wife & kids. [This idiotic notion is the origin of the war on the family -- cue more Left denial.] Nonsense on stilts, this guff got entrenched in US Ivy League universities and got hitched to postmodernism – a way to shut down debate to stop anyone seeing the Emperor’s New Clothes – giving rise to the ‘New Left’, which sorely needed some folk other than just women to be set to man the barricades.

As luch would have it, in 1968 & 69 along came the civil rights and Stonewall movements, that although almost entirely non-Left were ripe for cooption to provide a load of non-chuffed blokes.

It’s just revenge against us all for not buying the bull. IT’S ALL ABOUT HATING YOU & ME. It was never anything well-meaning that just got extreme. ‘Hope Not Hate’ actually is ‘Hate Not Hope’. They need to pretend everything gets ever worse, and to stop anyone debating the issues, otherwise their utterly absurd political philosophy would be laughed out of town.

Well, Mssrs Webb & Stafford, cultural Marxism is the elephant in your living rooms. Please stuff it in yer pipe ‘n burn it, thoroughly.

[THE ORIGIN OF ‘IDENTITY POLITICS’ & ‘POLITICAL CORRECTNESS’: Not Consideration for Minorities but Hatred Towards the Mass of Ordinary People; Specifically ‘the Workers’ —

Tracing the Roots of Why and How it Arose and Developed Reveals the Greatest Political Fraud in History, by Steve Moxon. An edited version appears in The Quarterly Review as ‘Dworkin’s Dangerous Idea: Steve Moxon Deconstructs Identity Politics’. More fully, it appears as part of Moxon SP (2014) Partner violence as female-specific in aetiology. New Male Studies 3(3) 69-93]

Steve Moxon, Deepcar

Tree scandal

Valued Sheffield’s urban and rural tree stock, and its associated benefits to communities and the environment, at £9 BILLION? [23] At the SCC ‘Tree Fayre’ on 20/5/2023, SCC’s Dr Toby Pillatt informed that the report forms the basis for the city-wide tree strategy.

Should our senior politicians be held to lesser standards than Council Officers? When elected as the new leader of SCC, Cllr Tom Hunt said that the Labour Party “will ensure politics in Sheffield is conducted to the highest standards”.

British Standard 42020 (2013) – ‘Biodiversity: Code of practice for planning and development’ - provides a term of interest: ‘CULPABLE IGNORANCE’. This is defined: “failure to exercise ordinary care to acquire knowledge of the law or facts of a case or project which could result in unsound professional judgement or action”. Clarification is provided: “Culpable ignorance, in a professional sense, is where ignorance of the facts surrounding a situation does not diminish the person’s responsibility for unwarranted or unfortunate outcomes of an action. Even though the person acted in good faith at the time, they were failing in a duty by being ignorant of the nature of their actions or the circumstances in which they acted. In short, they ought to have known better. Consequently, they are still subject to censure for the consequences of their action, even though these were not intended. Therefore, while culpable conduct is not necessarily criminal, it might constitute action contrary to a professional code of conduct and be sanctioned….”

Those of us that attended the three hour ‘extraordinary meeting’ discovered that none of the Labour Councillors of senior ranking had bothered to attend and that any ‘discussion’ or ‘consideration’ of the inquiry report was to take place after the meeting. We were invited to split up in to groups and spend an hour discussing the inquiry and its implications with Councillors, off record, with each group in a separate room. There had not been any prior notice of any of this. Unsurprisingly, by 5:00 pm, nobody wanted to spend an hour with politicians! Cllr Richards informed that the plan had been for the Councillors to have a closed meeting after that to discuss the feedback they would have received from each group. It was another hamfisted, incompetent, attempt at public engagement –poorly planned, badly organised, not communicated in advance, and inappropriate.

The Tax Payers’ Alliance (TPA) has reported that, at the height of the street tree debacle, in 2018, the Council employed 24 Press Officers in its spin team – more than any other local authority in the UK! It informed that this was only one less than the national government department for exiting the European Union during the same period. In 2009/10, prior to commencement of the Streets Ahead project in July 2012, the Council spent £900,000 on PR. Perhaps, SCC would be better spending our money on social scientists to provide research, analyses, reports, and guidance on public engagement, rather than blagging and spending on spin, not least because the Highways Act has been amended to impose a duty for local highway authorities (councils) in England to consult with citizens before felling street trees.

The acts and omissions of our Labour Councillors, over many years, do not appear to be those of people willing to consider evidence and review and revise opinions, policies, or practice, for the common good. The ‘Special Measures’ imposed by national Labour Party HQ, in April, don’t appear to be having any positive effect.

David Long (former Tree Officer)

Failure oF mental health support For young people

Thousands of young people across Sheffield and nationally are being failed by poor mental health provision, that’s the message from Louise Haigh MP for Sheffield Heeley. Reports released recently show the true extent of the failure of mental health support across the country and in Sheffield. More than 250,000 children and young people have been denied help by the NHS as they struggle to deal with the workload.

This news has prompted a number of parents and carers to contact Louise Haigh MP to share their experiences of the mental health provision in the city and to ask for help and support.

Many parents and carers have been in touch worried about their young people who are coming up to their 18th birthday and have been told by Children and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) that they can no longer support their children.

One parent got in touch about their child, who struggles with anxiety, depression and has learning difficulties. She was sectioned last year because she threatened to harm herself. She and her family were told by CAMHS, two weeks before her 18th birthday, that they would help her transition into adult mental health services and that she would be provided with a choice of accommodation. This didn’t happen and she was placed in a refuge for women who had faced domestic abuse. She was then told that if she didn’t take this accommodation, she’d be making herself intentionally homeless.

Another parent contacted Louise concerned about their 17-year-olds mental health. He has been suffering with OCD, depression and social anxiety. CAMHS wouldn’t support their son because he was turning 18 in a few months and adult mental health services couldn’t take him because he wasn’t yet 18. This left the family unable to obtain any support for their son.

Louise Haigh MP for Sheffield Heeley, said:

“Some of the stories that parents and carers contact me about with regards to their children’s mental health are heart wrenching. Children who are coming up to their 18th birthday, and are therefore classed as adult by society, have no recourse to services, and this should not be the case.

“We have seen that as a result of the pandemic, many more young people are struggling with their mental health and unfortunately, the residents who have contacted me for support, are not alone in what they’re experiencing.

“We know, that under successive Tory government’s that our mental health services have been underfunded and under resourced, and this has resulted in more and more people unable to get the help and support they need.

“I’m doing all I can to support everyone who come through my door, but only a Labour government will fix the broken mental health system.

“We will recruit thousands of much needed mental health professionals and have open access hubs for young people in every community.”

Fragrant Flowers and Foliage

June is a lovely month to be in the garden – everything is bursting into bloom and you can really enjoy being outside. With the evenings getting longer and brighter you can use your garden or patio as a great extension to your home – whether it’s in the countryside or in a smaller, but equally treasured, urban environment.

It’s also traditionally the time to plant out bedding plants which are so much part of the floral display of a summer garden. However, in addition to looking good, some plants also taste good. Herbs have some of the most beautiful flowers in the garden, and are edible.

So, thrifty tip for the month is … if you plant a selection of flowering edible herbs you will have a beautiful garden good enough to eat! You can make any herb produce more flowers by planting them in a well drained site or container in a sunny location. When planting a herb that you want to flower use some organic compost and feed in the planting hole then plant the herb, water at the base and keep the soil moist throughout the growing season. Along with basil, sage and mint, chives are delight-

ful edible treats with beautiful flowers and make lovely pollinator plants.

You could also let your herbs bolt – when the plant changes from being mainly leaf-based to a plant that has mostly flowers and stems. Once a herb has bolted, when the weather gets hot and dry, it loses its flavour and produces flowers that are rich with nectar that attract bees and butterflies. If you want to attract moths, then try plants with white flowers that release their scent in the evening such as tobacco plants or night scented stocks. Another aromatic addition to the garden is the scentedleaved pelargonium – commonly known as geranium –that brings foliage, fragrance and flowers to any outside space. There are a variety of fragrances – lemon, rose, lavender, cinnamon, apple – created from natural oils within the leaves that are released when brushed with fingers or hands, and sometimes after a summer shower. Scented-leaved pelargoniums are best grown in containers in the sunny position. They can withstand chills outside especially if grown next to a house wall, but not frosts and if temperatures dip they are

best brought inside over winter. Cuttings can be taken in late summer. Popular varieties include ‘Attar of Roses’ with pale green foliage, a rosy aroma and pink flowers; ‘Prince of Orange’ with a strong orange scent and pale purple and white flowers; and ‘Deerwood Lavender Lass’ a semi-trailing plant with olive green leaves and rosy-mauve flowers.

Other jobs on the RHS Gardener’s Checklist for June include…

• Tie in climbing or rambling roses

• Pinch out side shoots on tomatoes

• Mow lawns at least once a week

• Recycle grass clippings

• Begin feeding potted flowers

• Protect brassicas from cabbage white caterpillars

• Plant out dahlias

• Be water wise and try to use grey water in the garden

• Watch out for mould on fruit, especially strawberries

• Weed regularly

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Kai grabs second place

The fourth and final South Yorkshire Road League fixture took part on a warm sunny evening at a picturesque venue in Ingbirchworth.

Penistone runner Kai Sunman placed second in the men’s race which meant he had finished in the top 2 in three of the races.

There was overall series success for Penistone with Rob Lees (over45 men), Jon Bentley (over55 men), Barbara Haigh (over70 ladies) and Ray Brown (over80 men) all picking up prizes for finishing in the top 3 in their respective age categories.

The fourth Trunce took place in Oxspring on Monday evening. Tadek Kunicki-Holda continued his fine form with first place in the junior race in a time of 12-45. Teammate Alex Wright was 18th in 18-30. In the senior race Richard Cottam had an impres

also capture first place in the men’s over40 age category. Other notable performances were Barbara Haigh (first over70 lady), Becky Timms (first over40 lady), Lesley Parker (second over40 lady), Martyn Goodwyn (third over60 man) and Helen Wright (third over40 lady).

George Parr and Damian Kilpin took part in the Blackstone Edge fell race. Damian was first back in 24th place in a time of 3811. George was not too far behind in 28th in a time of 39-20.

Trunce number 4

Juniors

1, Tadek Kunicki-Holda 12-45; 18, Alexander Wright 18-30.

Seniors

2, Richard Cottam 26-42; 16, Joe Sparks 29-46; 19, Lee Storey 30-24; 20, Jon

Parr 31-26; 31, Steve Sanders 31-40; 38, Gareth Irvine 32-49; 51, Oliver France 34-11; 54, Matthew Coldwell 34-21; 66, Martyn Goodwin 35-15; 67, Oliver Found 35-16; 83, Rebecca Timms 36-32; 89, Stephen Storey 37-05; 93, Lesley Parker 37-09; 101, Helen Wright 38-15; 107, Valentina Wright 38-57; 109, Stuart Woodhead 3940; 112, Heather Graham

39-48; 120, Mark Graham

40-10; 130, Darren Mansell 40-39; 134, Stan Halstead 40-50; 143, Andrew Shiel 41-19; 153, Racheal Winterbottom 42-13; 163, Heath Ramsden 43-18; 179, Andrew Taylor 4418; 192, Sarah Plummer

46-08; 208, Barbara Hague

49-19; 229, Ray Brown 5120; 230, Tracey Woodward

51-28; 235, Steve Dommett 52-44; 236, Stu Smith 52-44.

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Barbara Haigh (South Yorkshire Road League)

Jon Bentley (South Yorkshire Road League)

Rob Lees (South Yorkshire Road League) Ray Brown (South Yorkshire Road League)

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Player of the Year, Lewis ‘eggsy’ Bowman – sponsored by Wilson Construction

Players Player of the Year, Andy ‘clock tower’ Beal – sponsored by Fox Catering

An improved season was celebrated & a great, late night was enjoyed by all & there were some bleary eyes at the Clubs AGM the following day.

The players will now take a break until resuming pre-season training towards the end of July.

Valley hill runners

Jonny Briggs got his fastest pb at parkrun with a time of 19.51 at Concord Park run. Runners competed in the last road league of the season at Ingbirchworth.

Jayne Grayson was the vet 50 female winner and Richard Borysiewic was vet 70 male winner after the 4 races.

SHEFFIELD boss Simon

Stead says he couldn’t have asked for any more from his side following their victory over King’s Lynn on Thursday.

Earlier this week, the Tru Plant Tigers suffered their heaviest defeat of the year to date at Leicester - but they responded in the ultimate fashion by picking up their biggest win of the campaign so far against the Stars.

Despite it being their first home fixture for seven weeks, the Tigers dominated proceedings as they romped to a 60-30 success.

It was a result which extended their unbeaten run against King’s Lynn to 13 meetings since stepping up into the top-flight of British Speedway in 2021.

The only slight down point came when David Bellego withdrew from the meeting after he was feeling the effects from a heavy Heat Six collision with visiting guest Ryan Douglas.

But overall, team manager Stead was chuffed with his team’s return to action in the Steel City.

“That was exactly the response that we wanted,” he said.

“We were disappointed at Leicester and we can’t shy away from that.

“The first step to improvement is acknowledging that you weren’t good enoughwe did that and we’ve now gone some way to rectifying that.

“It was unfortunate for David who showed some real promise in his first two rides but when you look down the scorechart, all of our lads had a really good night.

“I don’t think King’s Lynn did anything wrong in particular, I just think we were very good.

“It was a dominant home display and everything I could’ve asked for.”

The two sides meet again next Thursday (June 1, 7.30) at the Adrian Flux Arena with the aggregate point also on the line. The next action at Owlerton comes on Thursday, June 8 (7.30) when the Tru Plant Tigers host Wolverhampton in the first leg of their Sports Insure Premiership Knockout Cup Semi-Final

Logan ‘whiskers’ Hannah, Jacob ‘bing’ Crosby, & Hansen ‘dancing feet’ Norman – sponsored by Clarach

Most Improved Player, Jack ‘milky’ Martin – sponsored by Bradfield

Player of the Year, Jacob ‘bing’ Crosby – sponsored by Globe Holi days

owls victory parade

After their win against Barnsley secured promotion to the Championship, Sheffield Wednesday will be celebrating with the city with a victory parade on Wednesday 31 May.

The team’s players and coaching staff will parade through the streets of Sheffield on an open top bus to celebrate with fans. The bus will leave Devonshire Green at 5:30pm, to arrive at the Sheffield Town Hall for around 6:15pm.

With the route closed to traffic, the open top bus will travel at walking pace to allow the Owls to celebrate with fans along the route. Traffic disruption is expected in the city centre on the evening of the event.

Fans can join in the celebrations outside the Town Hall in a traffic free fanzone, where the team will be presented to share their success and mark the occasion with loyal fans. After the parade, the team will attend a civic reception at the Town Hall.

The bus will travel at walking pace accompanied by stewards to ensure people’s safety.

ladies cricKet: super start to the summer season

Unsettled weather didn’t dampen the enthusiasm of Oughtibridge Women’s and Girls’ Cricket Team as they made the short journey to Whitley Hall for their first game in the South Yorkshire Softball Cricket League. Winning the toss and selecting to bat, newly promoted Oughti bridge were committed to kicking off the season successfully.

A solid start ensued with the regular pairings of Jane and Sian, and Claire and Kate. New pairing Ros and Sue worked well together, with Sue achieving the ‘looking for two’ approach most success fully. The Oughtibridge final pair Hayley and Renee finished with the highest run total, with 3 boundaries for Renee, giving a final score of 294/2.

Due to an unfortunate injury, Oughti bridge brought a keen Kinjal off the subs bench into a dependable cover position. In the field Oughtibridge took an early wicket from an amazing throw by Hay ley to run out the Whitley Witches bat ter. Two more wickets followed in the 3rd over, the first of two ‘caught and bowled’ by Ros and a catch for mid-wicket fielder Hayley, with Ros also achieving an elusive maiden over. The 11th over saw another two wickets for Oughtibridge, the fifth and final wicket taken from a short and sharp throw by Jane for another Whitley Witches run out, who finished 251/5. Enthusiasm and enjoyment was evident in both teams, and Oughtibridge offer a warm welcome to the Whitley Hall

People along the route are asked to adhere to the following:

Do not follow the bus too closely. This is not only potentially very dangerous, but will also delay proceedings for the whole evening’s celebration.

Are respectful of and listen to instructions from stewards

Do not throw anything up in to the open top bus

Road closures are as follows:

Devonshire Green

Fitzwilliam Street

Charter Row

Cumberland Street

Eyre Street

Arundel Gate

Norfolk Street

SWFC Captain Barry Bannan. Image courtesy of SWFC Twitter

Witches when they meet again at 10am on the 2nd July at Oughtibridge War Memorial Sports Ground. If you are interested in having a go at playing women’s and

girls cricket at Oughtibridge get in touch via @omwcc socials.

Oughtibridge Women’s cricket by Myra Little