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Avondale Management is pleased to announce that Sheffield 2010 will open the World Indoor Trial Championship following a request from the FIM. An additional three riders will be joining the original line up at Sheffield Indoor Arena, so now the world’s top 10 Trial riders will come together to battle it out over some of the toughest obstacles. This year they will not only be competing for the coveted King of Sheffield title but now also for points in the first round of the World Championship!

“At the request of the FIM we have negotiated for Sheffield to become the first round of the 2010 Championship. Contracts were already in place with our seven invited riders and not wishing to go back on our word Sheffield will now run with those riders and the additional three for the FIM Championship.

This will make it the best ever line up at Sheffield and a qualifier will decide who goes through to the final,” explained Neil Crosswaite,

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“It’s going to be one hell of an action packed evening, I can’t wait!”

This will be the 15th year at Sheffield Arena in what has become renowned as the world’s No 1 Indoor Motorcycle Trial event.

The event is famous for having the most innovative and daring sections and our massive crowds (over 100,000 spectators to date), who have been amazed at the pure skill on show from the very best riders in the world.

With hours of intense action, nail-biting excitement you will go home wondering how 4 hours (approx) could have gone so quickly – that’s the magic of Sheffield! A giant 40 meter square video screen will transmit all the action to ensure you don’t miss a moment of the action. Please note that this year’s event will not be shown live on TV and in person in Sheffield on 9th January is the only way to see the event live!

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SALES SEASON So you’ve barely recovered from the annual day of feasting, drinking and merriment but there is no time to waste; the January sales are about to begin and there are plenty of bargains to be had at recession-busting prices at Crystal Peaks.

If you thought Christmas shopping was a magical and thrilling experience, then January will leave you breathless with excitement at Crystal Peaks. The sales start as early as Boxing Day (26th December) in certain stores and continue right up until the end of January.

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And now the kids are back to school, are they running low on school equipment or uniform? The sales are the best opportunity to pick up all the essential items that will be needed at some point during the new term so why not bag yourself a bargain.

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PREDICTIONS FOR 2010 Whilst working with and for spirit I discover quite a lot more than just the personal predictions for my clients.

As with everyone at this time of year my mind has automatically turned to what the New Year will bring for me and the world in general. I believe that this year will be quite extraordinary for many people and I predict a massive u turn in many things that we have been subjected to over the last year that have not been quite so pleasant.

The recession that has been so well documented has already begun to turn around, and I believe that by the time we alter the clocks for British summer time there will be a noticeable change in the housing market here in the UK, a sure fire sign that things are picking up. The building trade will also see an upturn and new houses will be built again this summer, noticeably so.

Not all the predictions I have for this year are as positive as I would like them to be so I will scurry through those for you.

They are obviously worth mentioning or they would not have come through, but I prefer as little energy as possible to be sent to them. There is also the possibility that something could be done to change the problems if someone knows

about them, so here goes.

There will be a pretty big glitch with a stadium that is being built in the UK in the South and anyone who is involved in this should be aware that it’s going to cost more than they could imagine because of a problem with plumbing, pipes, heating etc. It will be well documented and heads will roll, so to speak. It will mean that tactics have to be changed as far as the forthcoming Olympic Games are concerned.

There will be the death of a leader this year that will bring immense grief in one place and a sigh of relief in others. A male Hollywood star will lose his life saving others in a country he decided to visit at the last minute. On a lighter note Siamese twins will be successfully separated around August time and they would not normally be candidates for separation. There will be groundbreaking eye surgery on a little girl in the USA or Canada that will change the way blindness is treated worldwide.

There will be a major change within our government at a time when it is unexpected and a new bill will change the way politicians are allowed to behave with regards to money, particularly expenses. There will be a lot of controversy over this and again it will be

well documented. There will be an unexpected Royal death.

A woman will be elected into a position of power and make real change in a country that has never seen female leadership. An assassination attempt will be prevented in a developed country.

A new team, car supplier, will be allowed to race in the Grand Prix and will do very well.

There will be a major breakthrough in the treatment of Motor Neurone or Parkinson disease type illnesses and also the treatment of Alzheimer’s will change when new drugs are dispensed this year. They will have a life improving or lengthening properties for sufferers. The next Nobel peace prize will be given to a woman.

On the whole it is a positive year for the economy and things will feel easier for us everyday folk, financially. Whatever does come to pass this year make sure you remember that much of what will happen will be our own doing, we create our world with our belief system.

THE MERCURY PRESENTS AN EVENING WITH JOANNE GREGORY This month The Mercury will be hosting a series of events around the regional area consisting of several evenings of clairvoyance that should not be missed.

International medium and author Joanne Gregory, renowned for providing compelling evidence that we live on after death, will be conducting her tour of the area throughout January and February. Local girl Joanne is well known throughout the region for her accuracy and frequently her evenings are a sell out. She has been a guest medium on Living TV’s Most Haunted several times, has celebrities from Hollywood, TV and the music industry as regular clients. She is launching her first book in September 2010 entitled “Ask and it will happen” published by Cico Books.

Our first event will be held at Dronfield Civic Centre on the 15th of January.

Next we will be hosting an event and Club Baize in Beighton, Sheffield on the 21st of January with our final event being held at Wadsley Bridge WMC on the 16th of February.

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Weekly Horoscopes ARIES March 21st - April 20th Your charm and wit goes over well in the work arena.

There’s never been a better time to attract new clients, go on job interviews and make public presentations. A hidden benefactor could sing your praises to a powerful executive.

You helped them when they were just starting out and now they are in an ideal position to return the favour. It just goes to show it pays to be nice to everyone, regardless of his or her rank. An old love could come back into your life later in the week.

TAURUS April 21st - May 21st Someone from a foreign country finds you irresistible. It’s flattering to get so much romantic attention, but take care this flirtation doesn’t threaten a serious relationship. If you’re single, feel free to embark on a new romance. Your amour will introduce you to all sorts of new cuisine, music and film. If you’re looking for work, it may be wise to apply at a company you left some time ago. Things have changed for the better since you quit, and your experience will be valuable.

GEMINI May 22nd - June 21st Your sex appeal is at an all time high. Finding love is as simple as crooking your finger in an admirer’s direction.

The two of you have a powerful physical connection, and will spend many enjoyable hours locked in each other’s arms. You’re sure to turn heads at a glittering party; it’s only natural that a pair of very attractive people will cause a stir.

Thankfully, work responsibilities have started to lift, giving you more time for romantic pursuits.

CANCER June 22nd - July 23rd A close relationship gives you the courage to try something new. Normally, a traditionalist like you has difficulty venturing into unfamiliar territory. Now, with the help of a business contact, best friend or romantic partner, you have the confidence to embark on an adventure. If you’re single, you could be invited to a cultural or educational event at the last minute. Be sure to go, as you might meet someone who makes your pulses pound. Fortunately, the feeling is mutual!

LEO July 24th - August 23rd You’ve always had a weakness for beautiful clothes. This week, you have a fantastic opportunity to add something snazzy to your wardrobe for next to nothing. Even if you do end up spending more than you initially planned, don’t worry. Your cool, stylish image will open doors that were previously closed to you; it’s a worthy investment. If you’re seeking employment, you could find a great job related to art, music or entertainment. Working on a commission basis will be especially profitable.

LIBRA September 24th - October 23rd Responsibilities which have been weighing on your mind are starting to fade away, leaving you more free time to spend with your family. Making improvements to your home gives your spirits a lift; you love having an outlet for your creative talent. If you can’t afford new furnishings, you can check out ways to spruce up old ones. Gather up some books on decorating techniques from the library. The less money you spend on decor, the more you’ll have for an upcoming treat or vacation.

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VIRGO August 24th - September 23rd Be sure to buy yourself a lottery or raffle ticket this week, as your propensity for winning is very strong. If you’ve developed a strong attraction for a newcomer to your social circle or local neighbourhood why don’t you be brave and ask them for a date? The two of you will hit it off instantly.

Once you hook up, you’ll never want to leave each other’s side. Financial worries that have been weighing on your mind are starting to subside. What a relief!

So see yourself successful and you will be! Have a Happy New Year!

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SCORPIO October 24th - November 22nd Taking a short pleasure trip will put the twinkle back into your eye. Recently, you’ve been slaving away on a work project, trying to add more money to your bank account.

Now that this particular project is finishing up, you have a wonderful chance to get away. If you’re single, you could find romance on this journey, so be sure to attract your most attractive clothes. Already in love? Be sure to take your amour along with you; the two of you need a break from home!

SAGITTARIUS November 23rd - December 21st Spending more time on the people and activities you enjoy will be a blessed relief. Recently, you’ve been devoting a lot of attention to some very unrewarding group projects.

Maybe the other members of your team pushed off all the work onto you. Perhaps they shot down all of your best ideas. Whatever the situation, it seems to be going out of your life. The opportunity to move to an exciting new neighbourhood could fall into your lap. Seize the day!

CAPRICORN December 22nd - January 20th Paying careful attention to your appearance will yield big rewards. You’re not particularly vain, but you do like to look your best. If you’ve grown tired with your look, consult a hairstylist about making a change. Alternatively, you can link up with a fashionable Taurus or Libra to go clothes shopping. Take careful note of which colours and styles look best on you. This will help narrow down your choices. It will also help you make your money start working for you.

AQUARIUS January 21st - February 19th Devoting time to a creative project gives you a profound sense of contentment. Lately, you’ve been expending too much energy on other people’s needs. Now you have a chance to paint, write and play music to your heart’s content. Don’t be surprised if someone offers to pay you for your work. Your art has a compelling quality that taps into the collective unconscious. An admirer may ask you to teach a class. Give it a shot, even if you haven’t had any experience with teaching before.

PISCES February 20th - March 20th Who you know is more important than what you know this week. Whether you’re on the lookout for love, employment or fun, reach out to your friends. An earthy woman might have just the opportunity you desire. Let her set you up on a date or job interview. If she recommends a book or movie, be sure to take her up on it. Alternatively, she could introduce you to a hobby. Transfer your credit card balance to one with a lower interest rate.

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COPLEY’S COLUMN ALBERT SNODGRASS

THE FUTURE OF NURSERY RHYMES

Humpty Dumpty sat on a wall Humpty Dumpty had a great fall The structure of the wall was incorrect So he won a grand with Claims Direct.

It’s Raining, It’s Pouring.

Oh NO, it’s Global Warming.

Jack and Jill went into town To fetch some chips and sweeties.

He can’t keep his heart rate down And she’s got diabetes.

Mary had a little skirt with splits right up the sides and everywhere that Mary went the boys could see her thighs.

Mary had another skirt ‘twas split right up the front ...But she didn’t wear that one often.

Mary had a little lamb her father shot it dead.

Now it goes to school with her between two chunks of bread.

Simple Simon met a pie man going to the fair.

Said Simple Simon to the pie man ‘What have you got there?’

Said the pie man unto Simon Pies you knucklehead.

Mary had a little lamb it ran into a pylon.

10,000 volts went up its fleece and turned its wool to nylon.

Jack and Jill went up the hill to have a little fun.

Jill, the dill, forgot her pill, and now they have a son.

Jack and Jill Went up the hill And planned to do some kissing.

Jack made a pass and grabbed her ass Now two of his teeth are missing.

Mary had a little lamb Its fleece was white and wispy.

Then it caught Foot and Mouth Disease And now it’s black and crispy.

I have to say, now that it is all over and done that this year’s festivities have been much quieter than usual.

I have never been one for going out on Christmas Eve, particularly when my twin daughters were small, as the evening before the arrival of Santa Claus was both busy and exciting.

This year was the first Christmas with my new girlfriend Caron and Jack, her eight year old son. Regrettably, Christmas this year was Dad’s turn to have Jack, and so I was denied the joy of being woken up at five in the morning with cries of ‘He’s been’. To compensate, Caron and I had best champagne and hot croissants for breakfast before Jack arrived with his Dad to open his second lot of presents. Previously, I have always found a pub open on Christmas Day lunchtime in order to have a couple of pints in a male only preserve (no pudding burners out for this session) as the total clientele was made up of men resplendent in brand new trousers and pullovers, having a quick one before a huge Christmas dinner and the inevitable post meal snooze. This year was different, as I was deputed to prepare the vegetables, whilst my better half who is a competent chef, did all the rest. It was a joy to see the reindeer dust, the wine and mince pie consumed and also Rudolph’ s carrot half eaten. Roll on next year.

My life now is totally trans-

formed, and I was delighted to enjoy two family nights out, both as it happens involving my great pal Stephanie King.

Firstly, Caron, her Dad Arthur, a delightful man and Jack met up with Stephanie and the young Stars of the Future for an evening of ten pin bowling.

Due to the injuries sustained in my bad fall two years ago, I was unable to join in, but had a great evening, nevertheless, and Jack was in his element mixing with the children who are all tremendous company. The next night was spent with the four of us going to Manor Social to see the Stars of the Future Roadshow which as usual was excellent entertainment and filled the club to capacity.

Boxing day was party time at Gary Sinclair’s house in the evening, Amongst the guests was my old pal, ex Sheffield United defender Ted Hemsley. I have always been very envious of Ted as from the age of fifteen he has played professional football in the winter and professional cricket for Worcestershire in the summer. What a wonderful life he has had something akin to Roy of the Rovers. After seventeen years in football and twenty years playing cricket. Ted pursued his interest in horse racing and for many years was a bookmaker in Dronfield. Today, Ted is still involved in horse racing working as a ring inspector. I must confess that when Ted told me he was now a ring inspector, I thought he was some sort of

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This Year’s Highlights

2009 has been Sheffield Arena’s most financially successful year in the building’s 18 year history, with the usual mix of national and international profile events, which culminated in the Arena’s hosting of the BBC’s flagship Sports Personality of the Year event in December.

Boom Over Europe: From the Beginning to the Boom Tour to the Sheffield Arena on Saturday 1st May 2010!

With over 80 million album medical practitioner. A notable sales worldwide, KISS remain absentee at the party was ex one of the most iconic and Sheffield United and England influential rock bands of all full back Len Badger who time. Throughout their stellar assured me that he would be 35 year career KISS have esattending. Apparently, he was tablished themselves as one of having a pre-party drink in the the great live rock bands. Kiss White Swan in Dronfield when In 2009 the Arena saw over was named by VH1 as 10th on a number of Wednesdayites their list of the ‘100 Greatest were chanting ‘There’s only one 55,000 comedy fans, was the venue for Tina Turner’s last Artists of Hard Rock’. Tickets, Chrissie Waddle’ The Blades ever show, hosted Internapriced £40 (subject to booking fans in the pub responded with tional Theatrical events Cirque fee). cries of ‘There’s only one Len du Soleil and The Blue Man Badger’ and all decided to Group, had over 126,000 Music superstar and Grammy buy him a drink turning him children attending 29 perforAward winner RIHANNA into an Alan (I never visit the mances of High School Musiwill play Sheffield Arena on bar) Birchenall tribute. Len cal, Disney on Ice and the Wednesday 13th May 2010. consequently got a bit legless critically acclaimed Walking Rihanna is undoubtedly one and could not make the party.

With Dinosaurs shows. Not of the most intriguing and This was sad for me as I have forgetting the sell-out shows talented artists of our time. enjoyed Len’s company ever that rocked the Arena includThis is guaranteed to be one of since is playing days. .. ing The Killers, Bob Dylan, the hottest, most talked about As this decade has reNickelback, Fleetwood Mac, spectacles of 2010. Tickets cently been christened the Pink and Arctic Monkeys’ priced £45, & £39.50 (book‘Noughties’, are we now Sheffield Arena debut making ing fee may apply). entering the tens and in another up 800,000 people through ten years the twenties? This the doors this year with 2010 Following the critically acexemplifies how time flies as already promising to be claimed UK tour of Quidam, the Roaring Twenties seems another fantastic year with CIRQUE DU SOLEIL, is to to be very recent history. As an exciting line-up of acts return to the UK with an arena close friend of showbusiness already confirmed and many tour of its vibrant signature legend Jackie Toaduff, whose more to be added. production SALTIMBANCO. auto-biography is billed as ‘the This timeless Cirque hits the Real Blly Elliott, I was anxious Some of the 2010 highlights UK Arenas for the first time to watch the film entiled Billy include; Elvis Presley In Ellott but regrettably it did not Concert, Star Wars In Concert, with a series of exclusive hold my attention enough to Cesar Milan – The Dog Whis- shows opening up in Sheffield for 5 shows from Thursday perer, Kiss, Rihanna, Cirque prevent me falling asleep midDu Soleil & Peter Kay to view 20th until Sunday 23rd May film. However, I have started all the events visit www.shef- 2010. Between whirlwind to read Jackie’s book and have and lull, prowess and poetry, trouble putting it down. It is the fieldarena.co.uk.

Saltimbanco takes spectators most incredible rags to riches on an allegorical and acrobatic story ever and I strongly recom- ELVIS PRESLEY IN journey into the heart of the CONCERT, the production mend it. It is now available in city. Tickets, priced £40 & £50 that reunites Elvis’ former Waterstones and Tesco. band mates live on stage with (subject to booking fee). a video-projected Elvis, will After selling out an record tour Europe in February and breaking run of twenty nights March of 2010. The show at the Manchester evening comes to Sheffield Arena on Friday 19th February. Tickets news arena and due to the phenomenal public demand priced £35 & £33.50 (subject PETER KAY’S – ‘Tour That to booking fee) are now on Doesn’t Tour Tour’ is now gosale. ing on tour, performing to sell out crowds at Sheffield Arena STAR WARS IN CONThursday 25th- Monday 29th CERT, a unique multi-media event featuring music from all November 2010. Tickets sold six of John Williams’ epic Star out within hours of going on sale but there are a limited Wars scores, is on a worldnumber of suites are available. wide concert tour. Narrated live by Anthony Daniels (the actor who portrayed C-3PO in 2010 will see Sheffield Arena launch Arena Ticket Shop – a all six films), the production one stop ticketing shop for all features the Royal Philharlocal and regionally ticketed monic Concert Orchestra, events giving local venues and a choir, accompanied by the opportunity to put their specially edited footage from the films displayed on a three- shows infront of Sheffield story-tall, high-definition LED Arena’s millions of guests. super-screen – one of the larg- Customers will be able to buy tickets in confidence from the est ever put on tour. The tour lands at the Sheffield Arena on region’s biggest box office for Wednesday 10th March. Tick- shows such as:- Keane and ets priced £65, £50, £40 & Simply Red Forestry Com£30 (subject to booking fee). mission gigs, Green Day at Lancashire Cricket Club, Pink Oprah Winfrey, Scarlett at Alton Towers and Reebok Johansson, Will Smith and Stadiums, Heaven 17 and Nicolas Cage have all had Joe Bonamassa at the Magna their dogs trained by US TV Rotherham, plus all events at sensation CESAR MILLAN Sheffield City Hall, Theatres, - and now you’ll be able to English Institute of Sport & witness his talents first hand IceSheffield either in person at as he brings his enlightening the Arena, through the ticket and hugely entertaining live hotline on 0114 256 56 56 Last Week’s Solutions show to the UK for the first or online at www.arenaticktime. Cesar Millan – The ACROSS: 1) Paper, 4) Stand up, 8) Iletshop.co.uk – more local Dog Whisperer Tour comes venues to be added shortly! legal, 9) Ulcer, 10) Earl, 11) Overhaul, to Sheffield Arena on Sunday 13) Ramp, 14) Tube, 16) Improper, 21st March 2010. Tickets INFORMATION 17) Memo, 20) Treat, 21) Collier, 22) are on sale now priced £39.50 & TICKETS Resolve, 23) Gleam (subject to booking fee) with a limited number of VIP tickets FOR ALL EVENTS CAN priced at £99.00 (subject to DOWN: 1) Prime Minister, 2) Polar, BE FOUND AT booking fee) this includes pre3) Rage, 4) Saliva, 5) Aquarium, www.sheffieldarena.co.uk mium seats and a Q&A after 6) Declare, 7) Parallelogram, 12) the show.

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OLD DECADE PROBLEMS CREATE NEW DECADE CHALLENGES 2010 is going to be a very interesting year. The readers of this paper and our advertisers may well be faced with some of the most difficult challenges as the situations created over the last decade come home to roost at the beginning of this.

VAT is back to 17.5% and it may well rise again before the end of this year and the small revival in the housing market may well be stalled due to the fact that the stamp duty holiday is now over. Government borrowing is at an astonishing level and the amount spent on public services just has to be reduced and this at a time when UK PLC may see a reduction in it’s international credit rating which would lead to higher interest payments on future government borrowing. It doesn’t stop there however as pressure will increase for interest rates to rise along with inflation.

It’s a curious and black art which goes under the name

‘quantitative easing’. I am certainly not an economist but it’s seems strange to me that getting the Bank of England to print more money and flood the economy with billions of pounds with previously non-existent funds should somehow create a stimulus.

This seems to be a bleak introduction but once again it’s the working man and woman that will bear the brunt of the mistakes made by politicians and bankers. I have recently finished reading a great book called ‘Cityboy’ which exposes the vile and corrupt nonsense that goes on in the City of London financial markets. I have long held the view that the stock market is a fantasy created by investment analysts, bankers and hedge fund managers simply to create wealth for the few, built on foundations of shifting sand, and this book really gives an insight into what really goes on. The excesses of these individu-

als and the deceit and sham tactics that make money make some reading and I was filled with fury at times reading this book. A soldier goes to war for £18000 per year and a ‘Cityboy’ can make short term decisions and predictions that can easily create an income of £500000 and this based on manipulation of data that has no real substance when put to the test.

The Mercury Newspaper is a publication that operates within quite a narrow social strata being essentially a ‘working class’ paper which is distributed through pubs, clubs, public buildings and shopping centres. It can also be found on Powells buses which run the early morning shift to the steelworks etc as well as providing services all over the region. This is why I wish to raise these issues on this page. 5% of the population control 80% of the wealth in this country and this government have created a new

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of the club who should be selling their club in a competitive market not expecting it to come to them as it has done in past years. Without I have read with interest doubt no smoking and cheap your many letters on the beer from the supermarkets subject of smoking in pubs have had an impact, but it’s and clubs. no use blaming these without Some years ago smoking was looking to other root causes. a social habit, today without Remember clubs were very doubt it is a very unsocial quick to blame the drink and habit. More and more people drive laws for their earlier gave up the habit when they fall off in attendances. realised that the dangers Look at the adverts in your which up to then had been own paper for the entertainpartly rumour and partly ment at pubs and clubs in old wives tales, were in fact the region. Most do not even backed up by the medical advise what the turn is. A profession who outlined the name does not always convey many dangers of smoking what the act is. If clubs work and passive smoking. Heart disease,circulatory problems, together to bring decent entertainment back with a good respiratory problems and, of course, cancer. Smoking group being a priority at least is now banned in all public once a month they might places as a matter of safety see their fortunes change. Its to others and common sense. quite refreshing to see that Football stadiums, public this is being carried out at transport,airlines to name but Woodhouse Mill WMC. The a few are all better off withconcert secretary, Ian Sheldon out the smoky and unhealthy spends a lot of his own time atmospheres. I for one have actively searching out good no objection to people smok- entertainment. Friday 18th ing but I do object if am was a case in point a really forced to participate against top class group Alexanders my will.

Palace. The cover charge was The argument that smok£2 and the place was packed ers civil liberties are being compromised is a red herring. out by 7.45 and yes it was a Friday night. How much Crash helmets, seat belts more proof do some of the speed limits and even traffic clubs need. If you do the job lights could all come under this banner but they are there right with decent entertainment its still possible to fill for the general good of the the place smoking ban or not. majority.

The lack of support for many local clubs lies in the hands Regards wise owl

Jeff Michaels a local vocalist writes: - I have not written since Mark Richie left the Mercury last year, I hope he is well and keeping busy. I hope 2010 is a good year for everybody.

Having been brought up listening to great rock & roll bands like Dave Hawley and Chuck Fowler it was a pleasure to see a new local group recently, called The Buddies.

If you like rock & roll music, look out for these guys, you will enjoy them!

I‘ve seen them twice now at Colley Club, firstly when they auditioned for Cee Bee, “In the beginning show” and secondly when they were booked for Friday 1st January.

The Buddies are Danny, who is lead singer, lead/rhythm guitar and is also an accomplished drummer. Carl who does backing vocals and plays the double bass. Robert is on saxophone and Paul is the drummer.

THEY ARE 100% LIVE and their repertoire includes songs from early Elvis, Buddy Holly, Carl Perkins, Little Richard, Johny Kidd, Johny Cash , Sufaris (Wipeout) and even Glen Miller (In the mood) Apart from The Past Masters.

Al Kilvington & The Aces and The Frank White Band I can’t recall many other R. & R. groups. (Apologies to anyone I’ve missed) Happy birthday to Elvis this week, he would have been 75.

class over the last 10 years.

Years ago there were the three classes and people knew what they were about and the ‘class system’ didn’t really punish those people that had aspirations and neither did it really hold anyone back. It was a political tool which could be used to whip up the masses into believing they were being denied access to a better life.

The divide between rich and poor has never been so great and the ‘Orwellian’ statement that “all men are equal but some are more equal than others” may well be more true now than it has ever been.

It would be claimed that more school leavers go to University now than ever but to what end in the majority of cases.

There are still only the same number of better paying jobs around and getting ahead in life is more difficult now than it has ever been. The war on terror has created more terrorists, the war on drugs has created more addicts,

dealers and crimes and there are now so many cars on the roads that journeys take longer and longer. Our water, electricity and gas are owned by foreign companies and even the working mans game, football, is a money sodden, debt ridden creation where it’s now virtually impossible for anything but the larger clubs to progress and succeed.

If ever we needed a change of direction from whichever colour the government turns out to be it’s now.

2009 was an interesting year for us here at The Mercury. I have to say that the highlights were the events towards the end of the year. The 1940s night and Clubland Awards at Wadley Bridge WMC were great nights and the concert in aid of Weston Park at the Cathedral was a triumph. Editorially the paper improved and there are now more features than ever. Advertisers tell us that they gain business using our services and this has to

be a good thing. All in all the second half of the year provided us with opportunities for growth in the years ahead.

We made improvements by taking positive action and it has to be the way forward for our clubs and pubs. Week after week we hear reports from Derek Tomlinson and the witty and sometimes ascerbic observations of our premier columnist Howard Copley and we are grateful for their work and the responses they encourage.

We care about the licensed trade and we acknowledge the difficulties they sometimes face be they a managed or tenanted house or a club. The government is unlikely to make things much easier and the economy will certainly create issues which make things harder still. Don’t wait for events to overtake your business you really need to do something about it now.

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and Anne who struggled in this morning. Stephen really is a credit to the paper and also an example to many younger people who couldn’t get to work this morning. Both Stephen and Anne are senior ‘mature’ individuals but they were determined to get here.

David Platts has designed and set the entire paper, just about, and prepared it

for print. I encourage you to have a good look at how much work goes into this and it’s quite a task (please don’t look too close, fatigue set in hours ago - DP).

We’re still here, it’s still snowing, it’s late and there are 2 more pages of the paper to complete.

Never missed an issue and we’re not starting now.

BRING IT ON!!!!

This issue of the paper and the last have had to be produced under very unusual circumstances.

When we arrived on publication day just before Christmas there was no power here due to the fact that some ne’er do wells had dug up the power cable and nicked it leaving us without electricity. What’s more they had stashed their ill gotten gains and come back and taken them under the noses of the engineers as the endeavoured to carry out repairs. The team here came into the darkened and cold premises, disconnected the computers and took them away to designer Jamie Jackson’s house, wired them up and connected to the internet and managed to get the paper to press on time. We came back to work under the certain knowledge that this was unlikely to happen ever again and a great deal of credit has to go to David, Lindsey and Jamie for their determination in getting the pre-Christmas issue out on time.

I am typing this as me and David sit alone, after hours, in a snow bound office making sure that this issue gets aways to the printers on time. Thanks to Stephen

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Saturday 9th January BBC ONE 6:00 Breakfast 10:00 Saturday Kitchen Live 11:35 Rachel Allen: Home Cooking 12:00 BBC News 12:10 Regional News/Weather 12:15 Football Focus 1:00 Great Edinburgh Cross Country 2:30 World Darts 2010 4:30 Final Score 5:20 BBC News 5:30 Regional News/Weather 5:40 Hole in the Wall 6:10 Total Wipeout - The Awards - Richard Hammond returns with the jewel in the crown of the Total Wipeout calendar - The Awards. Gongs and plaudits are handed out to the heroes and heroines of the last series of Britain’s most ludicrous and muddiest game show. Awards include Best Big Balls Moment, Dizziest Dummy and the ultimate accolade, Best Wipeout 7:00 So You Think You Can Dance - Cat Deeley presents an entertainment series in which judges Arlene Phillips and ‘Nasty’ Nigel Lythgoe search for Britain’s favourite dancer. The final 14 are tested to the limit as they are put through their paces by world class choreographers in a variety of dance genres. The finalists take to the floor hoping to impress the judges and to win valuable viewer votes. One boy and one girl will take their final bow and dance their way out of the contest 8:05 The National Lottery 8:55 Casualty - Davey, an old friend of Lenny’s from the children’s home, arrives at the ED with a reminder of a pact they made when they were kids - they were planning to burn down their former residence on this date 13 years ago. Lenny is chilled when he realises that Davey still plans to go through with it and refuses, but Davey returns to the home and sets it alight, unaware that there is someone trapped inside 9:45 So You Think You Can Dance Results 10:10 BBC News 10:30 Match of the Day - Gary Lineker presents all the goals and highlights from the latest Barclays Premier League fixtures. Arsenal, who thumped Everton 6-1 on the opening day of the season, hosted the Toffees at the Emirates 11:50 The Football League Show

BBC TWO 6:00 Big Cook Little Cook 6:20 Clifford the Big Red Dog 6:35 Brum 6:45 Louie 7:00 Dennis & Gnasher 7:15 Dennis & Gnasher 7:25 Sportsround 7:40 What’s New Scooby-Doo? 8:00 Richard Hammond’s Blast Lab 8:30 Jump Nation 9:30 Prank Patrol 10:00 Ed and Oucho’s Excellent Inventions 10:30 Keep Your Enemies Close 11:00 The Slammer 11:30 Animals at Work 12:00 Greek 12:40 The Season 1:10 The 5:19 Show 1:30 The Cut 1:55 The Sky at Night 2:15 Animal Park 2:45 FILM: The Wrong Man 4:30 World Darts 2010 6:30 Coast - Berwick-upon-Tweed to Aberdeen.

The team travel from Berwick-upon-Tweed to Aberdeen, highlighting Edinburgh’s close connection with the coast. Miranda Krestovnikoff dives into a spectacular marine reserve off St Abbs, Alice Roberts discovers how the Forth Road Bridge is threatened by rust, and Neil Oliver recreates a desperate wartime scheme to train seagulls to search for German U-Boats. Mark Horton discovers the secrets of the sailing boats that could outpace steam 7:30 By the People: The Election of Barack Obama - Nearly a year before Barack Obama announced his candidacy for the presidency of the United States, film-makers Amy Rice and Alicia Sams began to roll cameras on the young senator.

Featuring intimate footage of Obama, his family and his election team, this unique film documents the behind-the-scenes story of the passionate campaigners who helped a young African-American freshman senator reach the White House 9:25 QI XL 10:10 Heroes 11:35 Elvis: Aloha from Hawaii Colourful concert performance by ‘the King’ including hits such as Burning Love, I Can’t Stop Loving You, Suspicious Minds and Can’t Help Falling In Love 12:40 FILM: Requiem for a Dream

Birthdays: Richard Nixon (1913) - Jimmy Page (1944) - Joely Richardson (1965) On this Day: Lord Nelson Buried (1806) - Ocean Liner Queen Elizabeth is destroyed by fire (1972)

ITV 1 6.00 The Fluffy Club 7.25 Toonattik 9.25 Planet’s Funniest Animals 9.45 FILM: The Neverending Story 11.35 Torvill and Dean’s Dancing on Ice: The Bolero Tour Live 12.35 ITV News & Weather 12.40 FILM: Kicking & Screaming 2.25 FILM: Catwoman 4.20 Calendar News/Weather 4.35 ITV News/Weather 4.50 FILM: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory - Johnny Depp, Freddie Highmore, Missi

Pyle. Tim Burton’s retelling of Roald Dahl’s classic children’s story. A young boy from a poor family wins one of five golden tickets granting him a tour of a wonderful chocolate factory run by an eccentric confectioner. During the boy’s magical tour, each of the four ghastly children accompanying him is mysteriously eliminated

7.00 Harry Hill’s The Best of TV Burp 7.30 Take Me Out - Matchmaker Paddy

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8.30 All Star Mr & Mrs - Fern Britton and Phillip Schofield subject three more celebrity couples to some cheeky relationship scrutiny. Battling it out to win big money for charity today are Coronation Street’s Jack P Shepherd and his partner Lauren, US rapper and Law and Order star Ice T with his wife Coco, and TV presenter Carol Smillie and her husband Alex

9.30 FILM: Notting Hill 11.45 ITV News & Weather - The latest

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12.00 FILM: The Day of the Jackal

Sunday 10th January BBC ONE 6:00 Breakfast 7:35 Match of the Day 9:00 The Andrew Marr Show 10:00 The Big Questions 11:00 Country Tracks 12:00 BBC News 12:05 Cash in the Attic 1:05 ‘Allo ‘Allo! 1:40 Murder, She Wrote 2:30 EastEnders 4:25 Seaside Rescue 4:55 Songs of Praise 5:30 BBC News 5:50 Regional News/ Weather 6:00 Countryfile 7:00 Antiques Roadshow 8:00 Lark Rise to Candleford - Costume drama. A handsome young journalist, Daniel Parish, arrives in Lark Rise with exciting news for the Timmins family: Emma is set to inherit a fortune, enough to move the family to a big house in Candleford. Will the Timmins turn their backs on Lark Rise forever? Daniel plans to write their rags to riches story for his newspaper, but Dorcas is suspicious of his motives, and when the article is published, it sends shockwaves through the community 9:00 Wallander - The Man Who Smiled. Kenneth Branagh, Sarah Smart, Tom Hiddleston, Sadie Shimmin, Richard McCabe, David Warner. Dir: Andy Wilson.

Detective drama. Kurt Wallander is contacted by an old friend who is certain his father has been murdered.

Wallander refuses to get involved as he is suspended from the police, but subsequent events convince him that there is more to the case 10:30 BBC News 10:50 Regional News/Weather 10:55 1984: A Sikh Story - Just over 25 years ago, the storming of The Golden Temple, the most sacred of Sikh shrines, by the Indian Army led to protests around the world. Sonia Deol embarks on a personal journey to unravel the events of 1984, an iconic year for Sikhs. It culminated in thousands of deaths including the assassination of the Prime Minister, Mrs Indira Gandhi.

The bloody aftermath that followed so shocks Sonia that she is forced to reappraise the depth of her commitment to her faith 11:55 FILM: Tim

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CHANNEL 4 6:10 The Hoobs 6:35 Yo Gabba Gabba 7:00 Freesports On 4 7:30 World Sport 8:00 The Morning Line 8:55 Friends 9:30 Friends 10:05 T4’S Stars Of 2009: Rising Stars Of 2010 10:40 90210 11:40 Sugababes 11:45 Celebrity Big Brother 12:50 Celebrity Big Brother 1:25 Scrubs 1:55 Channel 4 Racing From Wincanton And Ffos Las 4:10 Come Dine With Me 4:40 Come Dine With Me 5:10 Come Dine With Me 5:40 Come Dine With Me 6:15 Come Dine With Me 6:45 Channel 4 News 7:15 Film: The Simpsons Movie America’s Favourite Family Make Their Debut On The Big Screen In David Silverman’s Comedy. When Homer Rescues A Pig From Certain Death, Little Does He Realise The Full Consequences Of His Action: Springfield Will Be Isolated From The World By A Gargantuan Glass Dome. It’s The Only Way The Government Can Prevent The Pollution That He Caused Escaping To The Outside World And Creating A Race Of Six-Eyed Squirrels. The Townsfolk, Armed With Torches And Pitchforks, Are Soon After Him, And The Family Have To Flee To Alaska. But Even Homer Knows He Must Return To Do The Right Thing… Warning: Contains Full Frontal Male Nudity 9:00 Celebrity Big Brother 10:00 Film: Hostage - Bruce Willis Plays Jeff Talley, Who’s Working For The Ventura Police Department And Looking For A Quiet Life After A Bad Experience As A Hostage Negotiator In Los Angeles. When A Car-Jacking By Three Teenagers Goes Wrong And They Take Three Hostages, He’s Happy To Hand Over To The Sheriff’s Department For What Is A Simple Case. Then He’s Back, Demanding To Take Control. Because More Dangerous Elements Have Kidnapped His Family: They Want Him To Retrieve Incriminating Evidence From The Car-Jacking Or His Family Will Suffer. Now Talley Has To Navigate Two Sets Of Negotiations, One Open, The Other Known Only To Him, In Florent Emilio Siri’s Edge-Of-The-Seat Thriller 12:10 Big Brother’s Big Mouth

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by Marsden Tues: Jean keeps her mouth shut about the secret, but can Bradley?

Meanwhile, Ian’s wickedness is revealed to Jane, Peggy does some digging on Glenda and Whitney plays matchmaker Thurs: It’s the day of Archie’s will reading, and the question on everyone’s lips is who will get the Vic? Bradley realises how far Max has fallen and Bianca and Ricky set the date for the wedding.

Meanwhile Jane gets rid of Ian’s dirty secret... but for how long?

Fri: The new owner of the Vic is revealed - but who is it? Meanwhile Max and Bradley decide to go into business together and Ian and Jane are blackmailed Emmerdale Mon: Natasha’s suspicions about Mark are confirmed - but will she confront him and Faye? Aaron uses Holly to disguise his true feelings. Charity causes trouble at the factory Tues: Mark and Faye have second thoughts about their plan, but is it too late to stop the fallout? Charity makes a play for Faye’s job.

Adam agrees to let things lie with Holly and Aaron Wed: Mark’s world collapses

as his secret is exposed. Scarlett offers to help pay for Angelica’s christening. Cain boils with jealousy when he sees Charity flirting with Nikhil Thurs: Jimmy pleads with Nicola to cut back on her spending on their daughter’s christening.

Mark’s family are disgusted by his lies - but who will face the repercussions of his actions?

Fri: Gossip spreads concerning Mark’s disappearance. Nikhil makes it clear that Charity’s efforts have not impressed him.

Sally decides to make Ashley’s life difficult Coronation Street Mon: Sally unleashes her pent-up fears on Rosie. Joe’s scheming goes unnoticed by Gail. Norris gets an unwelcome blast from the past. The Websters face turmoil together. Joe has a plan in mind that will take care of all his worries. Norris is wary of an overenthusiastic Mary Fri: Tyrone makes a life-changing decision - but will Kevin be happy with it? Sunita turns to Dev as Asha falls ill. Gary agrees to a farewell party. While Sally recovers, Molly has news for Kevin.

Gary bids an emotional farewell to his mum. A delighted Dev sees the cracks in Sunita and Matt’s engagement Neighbours Mon: Declan’s future is under threat. Kate finally stands up to

Amanda. Lyn refuses to admit she needs Lou’s help Tues: Will the debutant ball end in disaster? Can Kate find a partner in time?

Wed: Kate dances for her life.

What is Lucas’s secret? Toadie encourages Elle to tell the truth Thurs:Dan fuels Elle’s doubts about a future with Lucas - will he destroy his relationship with his brother? Susan discovers Callum is hiding something Fri: Dan and Lucas are torn apart.

The Ramsay family’s future is under threat. Steph tries to play down her jealousy of Elle Home and Away Mon: Miles deals with the aftermath of the assault. Nicole and Aden mend their differences.

Liam tries to surprise Nicole - and fails Tues: Nicole and Liam reach an impasse. Geoff and Ruby search for the right moment to take their relationship to the next level.

Miles’s troubles become more complicated Wed: Martha and Hugo play happy families. Donna DeBono visits Irene. Charlie and Angelo reopen the investigation into Lou’s death Thurs: Hugo tries to convince Martha he is doing the right thing.

Xavier juggles two girls. Gina tries to persuade Xavier to accept John Fri: Ian makes Miles an offer.

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GOODBYE TO THE DECADE As usual at this time of year the gig front is non existent, everyone is recovering from too much drink and food to be out on tour and the record companies are planning on their strategies for the coming year after they have cleaned up selling the “Best Of” Albums over Xmas to Mums, Dads, and Gran’s as last minuet stocking fillers.

It amazes’ me that every year they repackage the same records as hit compilations and they still sell! Surely by now everyone who wants them has got the best of the 60’s the 70’s the 80’s the best Xmas songs ever, the best cowboy

songs! The best bus driver’s whistle! (Hmm, maybe not, but look out for that one next year), but you get the idea.

Tell you what, maybe in 2010 they should sign some good bands instead of relying on the usual rubbish they spoon feed us on radio or the X Factor. Which brings me nicely on to the Xmas No1 I bet they didn’t see that coming did they Rage Against The Machine beating the X Factor popette to No1... there really is a God. I know there is some good music out there that’s why we try to let you know about it in these pages and the past decade has been a strange

time for music and with the proliferation of downloads in particular making it hard on musicians. It will be Interesting to say the least what the next ten years of the music biz will bring. Looking back on the decade Sheffield’s Arctic Monkeys made the biggest impact from our local band’s on the world stage showing how to use the Internet to get fame and fortune. Other notable Sheffield bands that made a mark on the decade include: Milburn, The Long Blondes, Bromheads Jacket, Harrisons, Richard Hawley, Little Man Tate, and Reverend And The Makers. I’m sure as I

write there are bands in Sheffield vying for the “Big Time” hopefully this year, only time will tell. One thing I am sure about is the record Industry has an uncanny knack of re-inventing itself no matter what it is faced with. Whether you are into music or just a casual listener as far as I’m concerned it’s one of Human kind’s most incredible inventions! A world without it would truly be a depressing place. So here’s to the next decade of musicians whether they originate from Sheffield or not. I salute you and forever may you compose the soundtrack to our lives.

Oh what joy, what joy, what joy!

To see that justice (or rather Facebook) was done at Christmas with the No.1 single being Rage Against The Machine’s ‘Killing In The Name Of’ thus making sure that Simon Cowell’s treacly, insipid X-Factor single, sickingly entitled ‘The Climb’ didn’t hit the top spot for the fourth year running.

It was a great show of people power and two fingers up to corporatism.

It also has really helped single sales it seems and got people enthused about music more. So many kids nowadays think music is watered down commercial rubbish, but there is so much amazing stuff out there if you just spend a bit of time and search the internet. Of course not everyone wants or can do this, but in a few years it will all be a part of out TV sets, it’ll be easy for everyone.

Anyway, I digress, back to reviews……….apart from I must just say, that now Lady GaGa has kept the X-Factor single from getting to No.1!! Fanf**kingtastic! (Yeah, I know the X-Factor single managed to scrape to No.1 in-between Christmas and New Year, but no-one actually noticed). We hope you caught our very special exclusive interview with Gary Numan in our holiday issue. If you missed it then beg steal or borrow a copy from somewhere.

reviews by presley artist: Chris Brown single: I Can Transform You release date: Out Now Well, he certainly transformed Rhianna’s face! But he’s done his time (even though he seemed to use it more for promotion every time he was filmed cleaning the streets). This single features Little Wayne (as does virtually every song at the moment).

It’s basically electro rap, its got the annoyingly common American thing on it………yes that melodine affect on the voice which makes it go………..well you know, a bit wobbly. Which basically means that when it’s performed live, it usually aint. I’m going to be honest, I’m not keen on this track, no matter what my views on Chris Brown are. Its three minutes too long. But it’s not the worst rap tune I’ve ever heard but it’s just so common of everything that’s coming out of America at the moment. He can do decent music, if you here him do ‘With You’ it’d really surprise you, it did me! He can sing……..so…….. sing more!!

artist: Lost Prophets ng single:Where We Belo release date: January 11th The Prophets have always been a class act. The formed in Wales around twelve years ago and they were more of a post-punk band.

This is still evident when you hear this single, it’s more alternative rock. It’s very Green Day for the first minute or so, then has some incredible backing vocals, then a fast paced rock chorus with grinding guitars and then………back to the Green Day bit, and so it goes on. The chorus’ is a killer though! It’s a good rock tune, it won’t win them many new fans but it’ll keep the masses they already have very happy. They’re touring this year virtually everywhere except Sheffield???? Why??? But they’re worth checking out if you fancy travelling to Birmingham or Manchester.

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The Millers will be hoping to play their first league game since December 12th with today’s top of the table clash with Rochdale, and the defender thinks that the Millers Rotherham United full-back can use the game to begin a Dale Tonge declared he is ‘fit promotion push of their own. as a fiddle’ and almost ready “Rochdale are flying and to be considered for first Bournemouth are doing their team action after progressbit, but we’ve stayed third ing from an ankle injury despite not having a game, that has seen him out of acwhich shows why this league tion since mid-November. really is one of a kind,” he Tonge last featured during added. the Millers 2-1 victory at Port “We’ll just try and get a result Vale, but stated that he is althis Saturday, then another most ready for a recall despite couple of wins and close in on the recent awkward training second.” conditions: With the New Year underway “It’s been hard to train with Tonge took some time to look us being on the astro-turf, but back at 2009, and chose his I’ve had some good sessions new contract as the highlight and feel fit as a fiddle,” he told of the year, and after realising and it feels ok, but I’ve still not done any running because I’ve just got to take things steady,” he said.

“Unfortunately there’s been Rotherham United forward some illness at home, but I’m Andy Liddell is back on his back full-time now and lookfeet following an achilles ing to get on track.” injury, but insists there is The former Wigan and still a long way to go in his Barnsley forward signed for recovery. the Millers in August, featurThe winger has been out of ing regularly in the opening action since mid October, and months of the campaign and after going under the knife is he is now itching to get back looking to boost his rehabilita- into the first team picture. tion and feature in the Millers “It’s really disappointing to push for promotion. be out with the team doing so Speaking ahead of the Millers well,” he added. trip to Rochdale on Saturday, “I just want to be training and Liddell commented that things then out there helping them were improving, but there’s no out. The problem is, when date set for a return to action you get to my age things don’t just yet: heal as quickly, and I can’t “I’ve been walking around rush this sort of thing.”

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that he’d failed to score during the last calendar year set himself a target for 2010.

“Well, I haven’t scored this year, so I’m looking for at least one goal,” he said.

“That’s just on a personal level, but like everyone at the club, the main aim is to make it into the top three at the end of the season.”

ANDY ON THE ROAD TO RECOVERY

REVIEW OF 2009 January – The year started with a return to hospital broadcasting roots; initially all services were purely for the broadcast of commentary of football games. After years of coverage of Rotherham United FC home games, the move to Don Valley Stadium brought a temporary halt to our coverage whilst we raised money to purchase a Broadcasters Mobile Phone which allowed normal service to resume in January.

February – At a second bite of the cherry we were able to collect in the Tesco Superstore in Rotherham. The original dates given turned out to be the weekend of snow for the year and with treacherous conditions the store kindly offered us a further date for a couple of weeks later when things had thawed out! We also met with NHS Rotherham to discuss ways in which we could help spread their health promotion messages and were able to form an effective partnership arrangement.

March – To mark National Stop Smoking Day, Zahra Velji from the Stop Smoking Centre at the Hospital popped into the studio for an interview to promote the benefits of kicking the habit. We had a full team outing to Don Valley Stadium, no commentary

this time though, it was for a collection – thanks to the generous Rotherham and Chesterfield fans.

Through a friend of a friend, we were invited to give a talk to the Chantry Ladies club meeting and entertained the ladies with a pop quiz.

April – Another interview, this time Amy Black from the Connect To Work service who offer support and guidance to people in receipt of disability benefits wanting to get back into work. We also held a membership Open Day for people to visit the studio and discuss whether they would like to volunteer. Plus we recorded our first service of the year from the Rotherham Minster on Easter Day. May – Another talk, Minster visit and interview but not before we celebrated 10 years of broadcasting on 1350mw. The talk was to the Retired Teachers Association, the Minster service was for the inauguration of Cllr Shaukat Ali as Mayor of Rotherham and the interview a review of the work of the Doncaster Gate Heritage Project with Emily Uren.

June – The start of holiday season and things get a little quiet but we still managed a collection on the Tanyard Shopping Centre at Wickersley.

July – We met with Jim Curry of the Mercury Newspaper and the idea of the Radio Nightingale column was started!!

August – There was an interview with Carol Bowser of Winthrop Park, a local sensory garden and we took part in a national fund-

raising event, The Small Charity Car Draw Raffle, sadly we had no winners.

September – Two Minster services, first a Musical Mix with the Rotherham Schools Music Service and the Reisa Band from Germany. Followed the next morning by the Battle of Britain commemoration ceremony.

Sports coverage expanded as we added commentaries of Sheffield Steelers Ice Hockey games to our schedule.

October – A letter from Eileen who spared the time to write and let us know she was enjoying listening to our programmes.

November – A technical challenge to broadcast live the Remembrance Sunday service from the Minster and wreath laying at the Cenotaph was achieved in the pouring rain. Plus we received a donation from the Rotherham Floral Arts Society.

December – Visitors to programmes were the Rotherham 31st Guides who raised money for the station by bag packing and they read out requests to help achieve their communications badge. Also, two more Minster services, the Schools Music Service Carol Concert and our 1st year anniversary of Carols by Candlelight.

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STEELERS FESTIVE FAILURE Disappointed Steelers fans saw their team lose not once but twice over the Christmas weekend to their biggest rivals, the Nottingham Panthers.

On Boxing Day the Steelers traveled to the NIC in Nottingham, to play before a capacity crowd which, according to Nottingham press, contained the largest number of Panthers fans and the smallest number of Sheffield fans (around 500), of any meeting between the two teams. The first goal was a fair time coming, with Kevin Bergin putting the Panthers ahead in the 19th minute. The game got off to a rough start as Jason Hewitt and Panthers’ Bruce Richardson renewed their rivalry and both took a 5 minute penalty for fighting, after which there was a lengthy delay as Hewitt’s blood was scraped from the ice, before eventually Panthers’ management phoned to have the Zamboni brought on for a final cleanup. There were no further goals in the first period, and the Steelers got the first goal of the second, as Doug Sheppard fired home a shot at 21:15, assisted by Jeff Legue, his 100th career EIHL assist. David Clarke gave the lead back to the Panthers in the 33rd minute, and the score remained 2-1

through the third period.

Sunday saw the return leg, and fans battled early sales traffic to get to the Arena. Joey Talbot opened the scoring for the Steelers in the second minute of the game, but it wasn’t long before the Panthers answered with a goal from Player-Coach Corey Neilson. Steelers’ Captain Jonathan Phillips, who had sat out the previous night’s game in Nottingham following a penalty resulting in a ban the week before added the Steelers’ second goal at 17:15, and the Steelers began the second period in the lead. Cameron Mann soon put the visitors level, however, with a goal

in the 23rd minute, and the scores remained tied until the final two minutes of the second period, a disastrous two minutes for the Steelers, as the Panthers fired home three goals within the space of 89 seconds. Jade Galbraith put the Panthers ahead, and Dominic D’Amour added his goal shortly afterwards. Just 22 seconds later, young Brit Robert Lachowicz added the Panthers’ fifth goal.

Joey Talbot added a consolation goal at 45:49, but it was too little too late for the Steelers, who finished on the losing end of the biggest rivalry in British ice hockey for the second time in two days.

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OWLS FLOP OUT TIME TO STAND SHEFFIELD LACKLUSTRE THE CUP AGAINST PALACE UP AND BE WEDNESDAY OF The Owls can focus their full when Jeffers read a mistimed COUNTED 2009/10 FIXTURES

August 8 Barnsley 15 Peterborough 19 Newcastle 22 Scunthorpe 29 Plymouth

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September 12 Nottm Forest 1-1 15 Middlesbrough 1-3 18 Sheff Utd 3-2 26 Cardiff 3-1 29 Crystal Palace 0-0 October 3 Derby 17 Coventry 20 Preston 23 Watford 31 Bristol City

3-0 2-0 1-2 4-1 1-1

November 7 QPR 21 Ipswich 28 West Brom

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December 5 Reading 0-2 8 Doncaster 1-0 12 Leicester 3-0 19 Swansea 0-2 26 Newcastle 1-1 28 Blackpool P-P January 9 Peterborough (H) 16 Barnsley (A) 26 Scunthorpe (A) 30 Plymouth (H) February 6 Nottm Forest 9 Blackpool 13 West Brom 16 Doncaster 20 Ipswich 27 Reading

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March 6 Leicester 13 Swansea 16 Preston 20 Derby 24 Watford 27 Coventry

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attention on the Championship battle ahead following an FA Cup third round defeat to Crystal Palace.

Goals from Neil Danns and Calvin Andrew either side of the break ousted Wednesday, with Clint Hill’s own goal just before half time proving academic.

Francis Jeffers started for the Owls and academy youngster Liam Palmer took a maiden place on the bench alongside first year professional Arron Jameson.

Caretaker manager Sean McAuley kicked off with an enterprising three forwards on the field in a 4-3-3 formation but after an uneventful start, it was Palace that struck first on 19 minutes.

The Owls defence failed to deal with an attacking threat down the right from Shaun Scannell and the ball broke across the six-yard box for Danns to tap home in simple style at the back post.

Danns thumped a blistering volley wide a minute later as Palace looked to firm up their advantage but the game swiftly reverted to type, with neither side posing a real threat in the final third.

Marcus Tudgay tested Julian Speroni from Darren Potter’s corner as the Owls sought to increase their attacking play ahead of the interval and they made their brief flurry of pressure count on 43 minutes.

Tom Soares and Tudgay both had shots charged down - the latter with the questionable use of an arm by a grounded Eagles defender - before Leon Clarke placed a low effort across Speroni that was helped into the net by the backtracking figure of the unfortunate Hill.

With an already congested calendar ahead, a draw was last on the list of both sides so the game continued at a more than steady pace.

Alan Lee and Clarke each fired opportunist shots wide early in the second period before Wednesday started to up the ante, bossing possession if not calling Speroni into action.

Mark Beevers glanced narrowly wide from Jeffers’ whipped-in cross but suddenly the Eagles soared into the lead totally against the run of play.

Substitute Andrew muscled his way into the penalty area from the left flank and his accurate shot across Grant nestled into the net with the aid of the post.

The Owls burst straight upfield and almost drew level

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Claude Davis backpass but Speroni was out sharply to deal with the danger.

Tudgay then sent a stinging drive in from distance that Speroni smothered but as the final whistle approached, Palace kept a solid backline to win their first-ever FA Cup-tie against Wednesday at Hillsborough.

Owls:Grant, Simek, Purse, Beevers (Buxton 70), Spurr, Soares (Johnson 68), Potter, O’Connor, Tudgay (Esajas 81), Jeffers, Clarke Unused substitutes: Jameson, McAllister, Boden, Palmer Palace: Speroni, Ertl, Fonte, Davis, Derry, Clyne, Hill, Scannell (Andrew 58), Lee, Ambrose (Wynter 90), Danns Unused substitutes: Comley, N’Diaye Referee: Nigel Miller Attendance: 8,690

O’CONNOR WINS DECEMBER AWARD Sheffield Wednesday midfielder James O’Connor has won the Handley Brown Player of the Month vote for December.

The award is the Irishman’s first since signing for the Owls in the summer of 2008 and richly deserved given his consistent performances throughout last month.

O’Connor is happy to take the plaudits from Wednesdayites - but says that helping to steer the Owls clear of the relegation trapdoor is of far greater importance.

He exclusively told Wednesday Player: “I’m happy to win and I’d like to thank the supporters for voting for me but it’s bittersweet because of the predicament that we’re in.

“I’m desperate to get out if it and Saturday’s game against Peterborough is about as big as it gets.

“Looking at the fixtures, January is a massive month for us and the sooner we get that first win on the board the better.”

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MCAULEY CALLS FOR CHANGE OF MENTALITY

we don’t start winning League games.

“It was nothing to do with the crowd or the atmoSheffield Wednesday’s care- sphere. The fact is that when taker manager, Sean McAu- you look at Crystal Palace’s team they fought for every ley, is looking for a change of mentality from his players ball, they wanted to win, Owls midfielder James they are structured, they are O’Connor believes it is time after seeing the Owls slip out of the FA Cup following organised and when you look for the players to stand up at our team it looked like a third round defeat at the and be counted with a huge there were factions within hands of Crystal Palace. league game on the horizon team that did not want against Peterborough United The Owls went a goal down in the the first half when Neil Danns to do the work. The players next weekend. need to change the way they pounced on a defensive error The Owls were beaten 2-1 are feeling about themselves, but pulled level before the inat home to Crystal Palace in change their mentality, and terval when Clint Hill put the the FA Cup on Saturday and change what they think about ball in his own net. Wednesthe midfielder admitted his the values of this football club day improved their attacking frustration after the match. because if they don’t they play after half time but were He said: “We have given away undone on the break when won’t be playing.” two soft goals and been beaten substitute Calvin Andrew The caretaker manager also stated that he would do whatin a very scrappy game. We scored the decisive goal. ever he felt was necessary to need to now stand up and be “We weren’t disciplined turn the Owls into a winning counted. enough and we didn’t create team, and stressed that the fact “It is very disappointing, it enough chances,” McAuley that his role with the first team wasn’t a great performance said. “We started to play a bit is a temporary one does not although I don’t think there more in their half during the was too much in it. I think it second half but the defending diminish the scope he has for for their second goal was atro- making changes. was a very scrappy game but will definitely be lookthe goals we conceded weren’t cious and we were a victim of “I ing to strengthen, looking to our own mistakes. great.” balance the squad off and do “Some of the players don’t Attention turns back to the is necessary to win seem to value what we are do- whatever league next Saturday as games. The responsibility falls ing and they should not need Wednesday host bottomwith me and just because the to motivate themselves to get placed Peterborough and position is temporary doesn’t into the next round of the cup O’Connor is looking for a mean to say jobs aren’t being so it was disappointing to see big performance and crucial carried out or work isn’t being that today.” league victory to start a climb done,” McAuley said.

“If I think that something back up the table. changing I will change He went on: “Obviously it’s a needs it. Eleven players go on the huge game and we seriously pitch and they should run need to pull our fingers out around and compete. That and get up the league table. happened against Newcastle January is going to be a huge Written by Bunsen Bob but it didn’t happen against month and Saturday will be Crystal Palace. That has been Unfortunately becuase of the first of a few massive the case for most of the season the adverse weather condigames for us. so we need to change the way tions Bob’s musing will not be published this week, although “Our realistic priority is the we approach games to turn we have spoke to him and can league - it has to be because defeats into wins.” assure you his ramblings will of the position we are in. We Explaining his substitution return next week. of Mark Beevers, McAuley need to put it right and put in expressed his disappointa better performance against ment at exiting the FA Cup Peterborough next week.” but stressed that next week’s Championship match against Peterborough United was vital: “We put Lewis Buxton on for Sheffield Wednesday’s match at Mark Beevers in the second Blackpool, originally scheduled half with an eye on next for December 28, has been rearweek’s match. We needed to ranged for Tuesday, January 19 look at our options for next with a 7.45pm kick-off. week because it is huge. We The fixture at Bloomfield Road were desperate to win in the earlier this week was called off FA Cup and have a cup run due to a frozen pitch and the clubs and we have lost revenue because we didn’t get through have agreed to the new fixture but it is nothing compared to date and this has been confirmed the revenue we would lose if with the Football League.

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BLADES MAKE THE DRAW GAFFER’S WE WILL BUT FACE A REPLAY REACTION COMPETE A replay will be needed to see if either the Blades or Queens Park Rangers will play in the fourth round of the FA Cup. For the second time in 15 days, United and QPR fought out a draw with Richard Cresswell again netting against the Hoops. Stephen Quinn and Ched Evans both struck the crossbar as the Blades bossed the majority of the game.

United’s first game was played in freezing temperatures at Bramall Lane and the stalemate will mean the sides will battle it out again on Tuesday 12 January.

It appears that the days of making excessive changes for the cup are over with Blackwell forced into just one alteration to his team that saw out 2009 with a victory. Taylor took the place of hamstringvictim Stewart at left-back, whilst on the bench Harper returned after injury to sit alongside newboy Seip.

Bunn, in the first game since extending his loan deal from Blackburn until the end of the campaign, had to be alert and off his line quickly to stem an early threat from Routledge but, backed by the Kop, United started well.

Morgan had already headed a free-kick from Ward wide before an encouraging move on nine minutes, beginning with a neat lay-off by Evans which gave Camara freedom.

He avoided a lunging challenge in the box from Gorkss before laying off and watching Quinn’s effort pound back off the crossbar.

United again went close to opening the scoring on 18 minutes when Taylor took his time and picked the right ball, which floated over the head of Gorkss, but Camara was put under pressure from Borrowdale just as he was about to shoot. QPR hit back with long-range efforts from Buzsaky, Simpson and Leigertwood but Bunn was forced into just one save.

The efforts did, however, signal that the visitors were coming back into the game, further emphasised by Bunn directing away another Buzsaky attempt. Cresswell and Taylor were booked within two minutes of each other and soon after QPR grasped the lead. Routledge found space on the right and his low cross was missed by Taylor allowing SIMPSON to sweep the ball home from eight yards.

The Rangers goal prompted the Blades to get back on to the front foot and Camara edged between Faurlin and Ramage but was nudged out of the way by Stewart although the appeals for a penalty fell on deaf ears.

But, in the third and final minute of added time at the end of the half, United recorded a leveller. From a set-piece the visitors failed to clear their lines and when Quinn swung in a ball from the right, CRESSWELL rose highest to head into the top corner of Cerny’s net. The goalscorer was injured moments before netting and still looked in pain as his team-mates celebrated with him.

Cresswell did reappear for the second half but Kilgallon didn’t and his place was taken by Seip, on for his debut. Looking to continue the momentum, the Blades had the first opportunity after

the restart but, after taking advantage of a Gorkss slip, Camara’s shot was punched away by Cerny.

On 55 minutes United went even closer but again QPR survived. A neat flick by Camara began a move which ended with Evans laying off to Ward, whose pre-planned slice curled just wide of the post.

Stewart bundled a Buzsaky corner wide for the home side but United were quickly back on to the front foot. Ward almost benefitted from charging down a Cerny clearance and then Cresswell and Camara both had efforts blocked in the same move on 69 minutes.

Despite having the territorial advantage and most of the offensive possession, United’s chances dried up and Blackwell introduced Williamson for the final ten minutes in an attempt to nick a winner.

Three sides of Bramall Lane rose to their feet and then groaned simultaneously on 81 minutes. Following the award of a free-kick 30 yards from goal, Evans unleashed a thunderbolt that smashed against the crossbar and hit Cerny on the way out.

In the final ten minutes, Geary was booked, Morgan took a whack to the head, which needed a bit of treatment, and Little was brought on as United’s third substitution.

Three minutes of added time brought very little, apart from Cresswell snuffing out Helguson from a free-kick, to ensure that both sides made into the hat for the fourth round draw.

Kevin Blackwell rued a series of missed chances and the lack of a lucky break in the draw with QPR as his team missed an opportunity of claiming a 4th round place in the FA Cup draw.

The Blades fell behind but clawed their way back through Richard Cresswell’s header before the break and the United boss felt his team did enough to merit a win: “We had the better chances and hit the bar twice but sometimes it just doesn’t happen for you. We really went for it and my only frustration is that we were not clinical enough in the final third.”

Henri Camera tormented the visitors backline as the focal point of United’s attack and Blackwell admitted that the Senegalese striker could emerge as an influential player in the months to come: “He has good awareness and can create something out of nothing but I am aware that we have to tread carefully with him until he becomes fully fit.

“My heart is in my mouth when he stays on and starts to tire because I don’t want him to pick up an injury because he could eventually be the missing link we are looking for.

“But we have three or four back shortly and hopefully I will be able to rotate the squad and give him a rest when he needs it.

“We have Walker, Henderson, Naysmith getting back to fitness, plus Harper, Stewart and Williamson to get fully fit so Blades: Bunn, Montgomery, then we won’t be too shoddy.”

Morgan, Kilgallon (Seip 45), Matt Kilgallon was replaced at Evans, Taylor, Cresswell, half-time by new loan signing Ward (Little 87), Geary, Quinn Marcel Seip, a substitution (Williamson 78), Camara. made purely by the fact that Unused: France, Reid, BenKilgallon was carrying the nett, Harper. effects of an injury: “Matt had strained a hamQPR: Cerny, Ramage, Stewstring earlier in the week and art, Leigertwood, Routledge, really wanted to play, but if Buzsaky (Ephraim 71), Agye- he had carried on and suffered mang (Helguson 85), Gorkss, more damage he would have Faurlin, Simpson, Borrowdale. been out for six weeks so I Unused: Hall, Connolly, Balwas looking after him - whether he stays with us or not.” anta, Taylor, Parker.

SEIP’S SOLID START On-loan defender Marcel Seip got his first taste of action for the Blades at the weekend and the Dutchman is hoping for a prosperous stint at the Lane, after joining until the end of the season from Plymouth Argyle.

Seip replaced the injured Matt Kilgallon at half-time in United’s FA Cup third round stalemate against QPR and the experienced Championship campaigner is relishing the challenge that awaits: “I was still at Blackpool, just about to leave, when the manager phoned me and I am delighted to have sorted this deal to join a big club.

“Plymouth wanted to ship me out again and it was an easy decision to make coming here because of the position and stature of Sheffield United.

“I am not that big for a centrehalf, but I do like to use the ball from the back and that helps when you have a lot of good players around you.”

Playing alongside Chris Morgan is something the Dutchman is looking forward

to and Seip is sure United will be there or thereabouts in the promotion race come May: “Morgs loves to put in his head in where it hurts and that was proved with the injury he got towards the end.

“All the lads here are focused on what this club is trying to achieve and hopefully I can play a part in that.

“I am looking to take my chance when I get it then it is up to the manager.

“The facilities here are brilliant and I know the atmosphere is pretty special when the ground is full.”

Kevin Blackwell insists that the Blades will still be busting a gut to get to the FA Cup 4th round for a tie at Bolton when they go back to Loftus Road for a replay with QPR: “A draw was the result we didn’t want because the squad is not big enough to handle extra games, but we will give it everything we have got down there in the replay.

“We were without Jordan Stewart who has a hamstring injury, and it was too early to risk the likes of Henderson, Naysmith and Williamson but, to be fair to the players, they really got on top in the second-half and overall I was pleased “Passing up chances does concern me but we didn’t play in a negative way at all - Ward, Cresswell, Evans and Camera are all strikers and can score goals, and they all started the game.

“It will turn for us in that department because the players needed to convert opportunities are already here. We are in a good run of form and results, and have only lot one game in the last ten, so we are not about to start giving anything up after getting back on track”

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A Fan’s Weekly Verdict Written by Jon Warburton Half term report

As the chalk dust settles on the festive period, the half term report makes fairly positive reading for Blades supporters.

It is by no means sparkling and there is still a lot to be desired, but as far as the goals and ambitions for this season are concerned, we are just about on course to reach our targets.

Kevin Blackwell spoke last season of his theory for staying in touch with the Championship’s high achievers.

He insisted that those with serious ambitions of achieving the grade necessary to make the step up to the Premier League should be in touching distance of a play off spot by early January.

Then those with serious aspirations of top flight football should have the top two in their sights after the Easter period.

Last season, Blackwell’s predicted progress for his Blades team made him seem Richard Cresswell is still fully focused on a run in this season’s like the wisest of scholars as everything he had been talking FA Cup, despite QPR forcing the Blades into a third round about all season came to fruireplay at Loftus Road on Tuestion, as we rose confidently up day week. the table.

Cresswell was again on target The only thing he failed to after Jay Simpson had fired the predict, was that the Blades R’s into a lead, but a draw was the would again find Owen least United deserved, according Coyle’s Burnley an unfathomto their experienced marksman: able equation, and flunk their “It is a bit disappointing only final test when it mattered to come away with a draw after most. creating enough chances to win If Sheffield United are to the game, which included hitting the bar twice. achieve better results when “I thought we started well before the curtain comes down on they got into the game after about this year’s campaign, we are twenty minutes, but in the second- going to have to follow a very half they never really had a kick. similar course.

“I still love the FA Cup and personally my aim is always to do as The Blades are, like last season, in touch with the play off well as possible in this competition, so I am sure we will go down pack at the half way stage.

If the right work is done in to London, prepare properly and this January transfer wingive it a real good go.”

The forward, who is poised to dow, to bring in players who making his loan switch from provide an edge that we don’t Stoke a permanent one is also quite have at present, it is posconfident Ched Evans will soon sible that we could be knockget back on the scoring trail as ing on the door of the top two United looked to cement their after Easter. position in the upper echelons of And I hope so, because when the table: you look at the performances “Fortunately for me the goals are of our beloved Blades in their going in and that is always pleasprevious final exams, history ing. At the moment Ched can’t suggests that we don’t have it buy a goal, but he isn’t afraid of having a go and I am sure he will in us to produce an A* perforget a break soon. mance when we need it most.

CRESSY BACKS CHED

“I love playing football and have had some success recently with Stoke so obviously I am looking for that to continue having come here to get promoted again.

“This squad has the potential to go up and importantly we have a good blend of youth and experience.”

Verdict: Shows promise but still must do more to fulfill true potential.

Agree or Disagree? Let Jon know at info@mercurynewspaper.co.uk

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August 7 Middlesbrough 0-0 15 Watford 2-0 18 Leicester 1-1 22 Reading 3-1 29 West Brom 2-2 September 12 Derby 15 Coventry 18 Sheff Wed 26 Swansea 29 Ipswich

0-1 3-2 3-2 2-1 3-3

October 3 Doncaster 17 Scunthorpe 20 Blackpool 24 Cardiff 31 Newcastle

1-1 3-1 3-0 3-4 0-1

November 9 Barnsley 21 Peterborough 28 Bristol City

2-2 1-0 2-3

December 5 Plymouth 8 Nottm Forest 12 Crystal Palace 19 QPR 26 Leicester 28 Preston

0-1 0-0 2-0 1-1 2-1 1-0

January 9 Watford 16 Middlesbrough 26 Reading 30 West Brom

(A) (H) (H) (A)

February 6 Derby 9 Preston 13 Bristol City 16 Nottm Forest 20 Peterborough 27 Plymouth

(H) (A) (H) (A) (A) (H)

March 6 Crystal Palace 13 QPR 16 Blackpool 20 Doncaster 23 Cardiff 27 Scunthorpe

(A) (H) (H) (A) (A) (H)

April 3 Barnsley 5 Newcastle 10 Coventry 17 Sheff Wed 24 Swansea

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May 2 Ipswich

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2010 BROCHURE OUT NOW!! RING TO ORDER

HOLIDAYS, SHORT BREAKS & SPECIAL DEALS

THEATRE TRIPS & SPECIAL EXCURSIONS

Mon 18th Jan

Sat 30th Jan

East Midlands Outlet

Sat 27thFeb

Grease (London) 2 days

Fri 5th March

Funnygirls (Blackpool) 3 days**

Mon 15th Feb

Yorkshire Coast & Heartbeat Rolling Back the Years Llandudno

5 days £159

Sun 21st Feb

WinterWarmer in Torquay

6 days £153

Mon 8th March

Springtime in Eastbourne

5 days £170

Fri 12th March

London at Leisure Break

Mon 15th March

All Inclusive-Warners Corton

From £7 £145 £95

Thurs 25th March Whistle Down The Wind(Manchester)

£35

Weds 14th April Riverdance (Manchester)

£40

3 days** £128

Weds 5th May

£48

5 days £185

Thurs 20th May Laughter in the Rain

Tues 16th March Dublin-St Patricks Day Celebrations 3 days £170 Mon 22nd March Sandown - Isle of Wight

5 days £183

Sat 27th March

Kew Gardens London Weekend

2 days £85

Sun 28th March

St Ives & Cornish Riviera

6 days £230

Mon 29th March

Springtime in Cumbria

5 days £184

Fri 2nd April

Land of the Prince Bishops

4 days £182

** singles, where available, may incur a supplement

Days out Sat 16th Jan 10 New Year Sales at the Metro Centre, Gateshead Wed 27th Jan 10 Visit to Bury Market with Fish & Chips at Compos Cafe Tuesday 2nd Feb 10 Judith Mary 2 Boat Cruise & Buxton Wednesday 10th Feb 10 Boundary Mill & Oltwistle Mill Shopping Thursday 25th Feb 10 Shudbury Hall & Museum of Childhood Wed 4th March 10 Visit to Bury Market with Fish & Chips at Compos Cafe Tuesday 9th March 10 Lake Widermere & Skipton with Fish & Chips Sunday 14th March 10 Mothering Sunday Boat Ride in York with 3 course Carvery Mea Tuesday 30th March 10 Liverpool Guided Tour & Visit to Sunlight Village Thursday 15th April Day in Scarborough Thursday 22nd April 10 North Yorks Moor Railway & Whitby, including Fish & Chip Supper Thursday 29th April 10 Day Visit to Southport Thursday 6th May 10 Hartlepool Quay & Marina, Carvery Meal on Return Friday 28th May 10 Harlow Carr, Harrogate

5 days** £149

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (Manchester)

The Nail Sedaka (Story Manchester)

£32

Thurs 15th July Hairspray (Manchester)

£39

Thurs 22nd July Hairspray (Manchester)

£39

Thurs 14th Oct

£30

Oklahoma (Manchester)

DOWN TOWN 60+ SPECIAL

Tuesday 19th January £5 Limited Pickup

£10 £15 £25 £10 £25 £15 £25 l£29 £25 £10 £29 £10 £29 £25

We will be running regular day trips to new and old destinations throughout the year. For details of these please call in to our New Travel Shop or simply call free phone for an up to date list on 0808 166 2924.

Holidays Sat 13th Feb 2010 Mon 15th Feb 2010 Sat 27th Feb 2010 Sat 20th Mar 2010 Mon 22nd Mar 2010 Fri 2nd April 2010 Sat 3rd April 2010 Friday 9th April 2010 Sat 1st May 2010 Wed 12th May 2010 Mon 17th May 2010 Sat 22nd May 2010 Sun 23rd May 2010 Mon 31st May 2010 Sat 5th June Mon 14th June Mon 21st June Mon 28th June

Valentines in London - 2 Days Gilsland Spa - 5 Days Pamper Weekend - 2 Days Classical Spectacular - 2 Days Newquay - 5 Days Easter in Eastbourne - 5 Days Easter in the Cotswolds - 4 Days Showbreak, Scarborough - 4 Days May Day Mystery 4* - 3 Days Austria - 10 Days Scarborough - 5 Days London Weekend - 2 Days Southport - 5 Days Llandudno - 5 Days Scarborough 2 Day Special Sites of Lincolnshire - 4 Days Great Yarmouth - 5 Days Fort William - Scotland

£69 £159 £79 £139 including tickets £190 £249 £199 £149 £125 £539 £179 £89 £239 £229 £59 £179 £199 £339

For a copy of our new 2010 Brochure or to make a booking Free Phone 0808 166 2924

BELGIUM FLYERS £40 (No Overnight Travel) SATURDAYS 10TH JAN / 6TH FEB 20TH FEB / 14TH MARCH (PLEASE NOTE CUSTOMS AND EXCISES GUIDELINES ARE ADHERED)