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the week as well as weekends to make up for lost time. The marquees are being used to create an artificial climate to work in, making sure that temperatures stay high enough to lay the paving in the square and to protect the work already done from snow and rain. So rather than downing tools when a cold snap bites, workers can continue to get the square completed. Councillor Colin Ross, Cabinet Member for Employment, Enterprise and Development at Sheffield City Council said: “The cold weather has affected work on Tudor Square but the team have
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done everything they can to get back on track. They’ve thought outside the box to make sure that they can get the maximum amount of work completed despite the continuing cold spell. We’re sorry for the inconvenience the continued works will be causing but I’m sure Sheffielders will be happy with the result when Tudor Square is finally revealed.“ Much of the programme of work on the square has been dictated by the delivery of the giant stone ‘boulders’ or planters. The precision stone cutting/shaping is controlled by state of the art robots but is still lubricated by water and this has also been
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A VALENTINES PARTY WITH A DIFFERENCE Our CABARET-PARTY EVENTS give YOU the audience not only the chance to Dance, Socialise and Party, but also experience an EXTRAVAGANZA of fabulous Burlesque & Vaudeville style Cabaret acts hosted at intervals throughout the evening. Presented in a classy “Art-Deco” style Club venue, let us welcome you into an exciting, glamorous atmosphere for a night of unique variety entertainment! All guests welcome - Singles, Couples and Groups welcome - a fun, friendly and safe party atmosphere for all! We have many requests from people as to whether they would be able to attend any of our Cabaret Show/Party events as they are “single”, and many places only seem to cater for couples or groups etc. at this time of year. A lot of single people (ourselves included!) may often feel pushed out due to this, and it can be hard finding somewhere that you feel comfortable enough to go where there are a good mix of people, and a lively party event to enjoy. The answer is YES - singles (alongside couples and larger groups) are more than welcome to come along to any of our Cabaret Show and Party events, where you will find a safe, welcoming and fun party atmosphere with which to enjoy the evening`s entertainment! There`s no need to be stuck inside at home feeling alone - come along and join in the fun/festivities! Please dress to impress! A chance to wear your finery, flash your gems and put on your dancing shoes!
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10 Golden Rules for a Perfect Wedding 1. Personal recommendations are the best way to find reliable suppliers. Be sure to ask your family and friends if they know of any good wedding suppliers from car hire companies to caterers. If you are using a company you’re unfamiliar with, don’t be afraid to ask to speak to previous customers about their service. Reputable companies often have a collection of thank you letters from satisfied customers to put your mind at rest. 2. Always confirm everything in writing. Whenever you make a booking it’s worth taking the time to put all the details in writing. Make two copies so both of you and your supplier can see exactly what has been agreed and can refer to it when necessary. The same applies when paying for anything, even a deposit; make sure you get a receipt and keep it safe.
like a particular colour scheme or era. 6. Delegate! You may love the idea of organising your own wedding but if you’re not careful it could turn into a nightmare. By letting friends and family get involved you’ll have lots of fun as well as easing the workload. 7. Avoid family friction at all costs. The initial delight of your engagement can soon become a distant memory as everyone starts telling you how to plan your wedding. While it’s good to compromise in some situations make it clear from the start that it’s your big day and that you as a couple have the final say.
8. You don’t need to spend a fortune to have a spectacular wedding but you do need to plan your budget carefully. Think about which are the most important aspects of the day to help you decide where you want to splash out and 3. Start keeping a wedding folder so you where you can make savings. can collect all your ideas together in one place. If you see a picture in a magazine 9. Find out about forthcoming wedthat you like, you can tear it out and add ding fairs. By going to a fair you can it to your collection of business cards pick up loads of ideas and contacts in and recommendations you receive. one place that could take you months to visit individually. You’ll find lots of 4. Book early! It’s obvious that the best special offers and even if you don’t buy things get booked up well in advance so or arrange anything at the show you’ll don’t hang around. If you’ve had your definitely get plenty of inspiration. heart set on a venue or a florist, check their availability as soon as possible. 10.Finally, remember why you’re getTry to leave as little as possible to the ting married. It may seem obvious but last minute to avoid disappointment. it’s easy to let the wedding preparations take over your life and that’s when 5. Decide on a theme for your wedding. you’re most likely to end up arguing, It could simply be a modern or sumso take time out to enjoy life and be mery feel or something more specific together
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Weekly Horoscopes ARIES March 21st - April 20th Social opportunities abound this week. Go to as many parties and gatherings as possible, as you’re sure to meet some fantastic people. An old friendship could turn into a passionate romance quite unexpectedly. You’re not exactly sure what has changed between you, but mutual attraction is undeniable. Take into account how friends and loved ones might feel and don’t introduce your would be wooer until you’ve made a serious commitment to each other.
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LISTENING TO YOUR INNER GUIDANCE! Part 2 An Intelligent Heart not only determine what comes to us but also shows us how or what we are manifesting. Listening to how we feel will determine where we are heading. If you are feeling great you will manifest great stuff if you’re not you won’t! Therefore if you want to manifest great stuff to yourself you have to be as much as possible in a good feeling place. Biologically we perform better when we start at this place. Our digestion and blood pressure all stabilise and become more productive when we get to this place. You can deliberately slow down your racing heart by altering your breathing. Caring and doing nice things for others, without control, is a way in which we can feel good and therefore reach our potential. Our heart wants to guide us away from stress and towards happiness. Therefore if something feels good it is right to pursue it as it will serve you well in the long run. It is ok to spend time on fun things. Stress is created by our perception of a situation not the situation itself. If you think that you have no time and are swamped with problems
you will become stressed which is counter productive. Releasing yourself of expectations will mean that you’ll get through the situation easier because you aren’t stressed and therefore productive. When you get yourself into a feel good place your heart and your head synchronise and you again become more productive. The scientific term for synchronisation within the universe is entrainment. At this point you will become inspired, healthier, productive and basically everything goes right. Ignoring negative thoughts and promptings are also a way in which we can move forward. Feelings happen before thought when we are presented with a situation. If we learn to listen to our heart before our mind we will avoid the panic a negative thought can deliver. Ask yourself what you feel like not what you think and you will see that you are always ok. As is the case within the universe everything is set to work perfectly for the highest good. Have some faith that if you go with the flow, so to speak all will be well.
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Last week we looked at the reason we should listen to our heart for guidance and our well being, this week we are looking at how we do just that. Feelings, as we know, make life what it is but they are also vital in our connection with the universe and essential if we are to manifest anything into our life. We often refer to feeling with our heart. When we ‘care’ our heart shows the effect. Stress is so very prevalent in this day and age and it can completely disable us. Caring is the key to access the hearts intelligence yet over caring can be the biggest factor in stress, so we have to find the right balance. Often when we love someone we want to protect them and guide them in a direction that we ‘feel’ we know will be good for them. The truth of the matter is we have no rights to do so but we also have a very limited perspective of what others really need and therefore should avoid this pattern of control that will lead to stress for both parties. The following guidelines will allow you to access your hearts intelligence and be guided smoothly though life’s up and downs. Our thoughts and feelings
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CANCER June 22nd - July 23rd Your natural charm and nurturing ways have won you lots of friends in the past and the trend continues now. Lending a sympathetic ear to a friend, neighbour or fellow worker will win you a reputation for being a wise counsellor and a great source of sound advice and common sense. Later in the week you must resist an extravagant whim to splash out on something or someone in the hope that they will improve your life or make a dream come true. LEO July 24th - August 23rd It’s a great time to sign a contract, negotiate a deal or apply for a senior position. Working alongside a partner will boost your interests, both personal and professional. An engagement or marriage is also possible. If you’ve been dating someone special, you may feel you are now ready to take your relationship to the next level. It’s hard to contain your temper at an indecisive relative or neighbour. Don’t wait for them to make a choice if there’s a deadline involved. VIRGO August 24th - September 23rd Stepping up your exercise regime will have quick and impressive results. You get a big boost from activities designed to lengthen and strengthen your muscles. Mix up your regimen as much as possible to stave off boredom. Silence that little seductive voice that has encouraged you to sleep in, put your feet up and generally laze around. An offer of a steady job could come your way that could spell an end to an economy drive and the start of more affluent times. LIBRA September 24th - October 23rd A romance is taking off and you couldn’t be happier. It’s such a thrill to feel needed and desired. If you’ve been with your partner for some time, this would be a great opportunity to go on a romantic trip together. You’ll rediscover the passion that first drew you together. It’s more than likely that both of you may decide to build even firmer and longer lasting foundations together. Alternatively, you could collaborate on a creative project that draws both critical and commercial success. SCORPIO October 24th - November 22nd An upsurge of emotion causes you to make some important changes to your home life. If you’re thinking of moving or undertaking a decorating project, now is the time to get cracking. Painting your bedroom a beautiful colour can have a dramatic impact on your mood. Rich hues like cerise, midnight blue, or chocolate brown will put you in touch with your sensual side. News of a pregnancy or adoption makes you excited about the future. Young people lift your spirits. SAGITTARIUS November 23rd - December 21st You’ll be quite busy this week, making the rounds of parties, work engagements and family gatherings. Fortunately, you’re an outgoing creature that thrives in the company of others. If you’ve been thinking about getting a new phone, PDA or computer, now is the time to do so. You can get a terrific deal if you’re willing to do a little research. It may be difficult to bring a project to conclusion, due to your scattered energy. Make time to focus exclusively on this job. CAPRICORN December 22nd - January 20th A new opportunity to make money will bring you creative fulfilment, too. You’re starting to realise you can make a very nice living by using your artistic talent. There’s no reason why a capable person like you must stay in a boring job. It’s just a matter of taking a risk. People respect your leadership ability and are willing to pay you handsomely for it. If you’ve developed a crush on somebody, ask for a date now. Your charms are virtually irresistible. AQUARIUS January 21st - February 19th You’re ready to reinvent yourself in some dramatic way. Getting a radical makeover will ramp up your sex appeal. If you’re not sure where to begin, ask a trendsetting friend for advice. Some of their head turning ideas will sound perfectly daft, but you’ll be pleasantly surprised if you give them a try. You’ll be able to put your specialised knowledge to use this week. Your efforts will attract several impressive job offers. It’s time to move up the ladder of success. PISCES February 20th - March 20th A contemplative person like you needs to occasionally withdraw from the daily stress of life. Heading for a solitary retreat helps you recharge your batteries. If this means hiring a babysitter or taking a few days off work, so be it. You can’t continue to perform well if you’re stressed and anxious. Fortunately, extra cash is coming in from an inheritance, investment or refund. Use this sum to enjoy a little luxury. You’re long overdue for some pampering.
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South West ‘You Say’ Roadshow and Coffee Wybourn & Morning Sky Edge Saturday 20 Febru12 February at 9.30am in Broomhall ary 10am-12:30pm, St the Community Base25 February at 6pm ment (Wybourn Primary William of York Parish Centre, Ecclesall Broomhill, Greystones, School), Manor Oaks Road, S11 8TL (Next to Road following the Crookes & Ranmoor Wybourn and Sky Edge Somerfield) 17 February at 7pm in Banner Cross Methodist Action Group meeting Community Assembly Church in the main hallMeeting Hillsborough, Stanentrance off Ecclesall Rd 24 February at 7.30pm nington, Wisewood, South. Loxley & Middlewood (Hallam Community Centre, Hallam Grange 18 February at 2pm in City Centre Crescent, S10 4BD) Hillsborough Arena, 16 February at 6.30pm Middlewood Road, S6 in The Quaker Meeting CORRESPONDENCE 4HA House, St James Road Send comments and Upperthorpe NethWoodseats letters, or relevant There will be a new style erthorpe, Walkley and articles either for the Langsett meeting at Morrisons Mercury page or the 18 February at 6.30pm Supermarket, Meadin Burlington Meetnext owhead on Friday 26 February. Staff from the ing Rooms, Burlington Newsletter to: team will be available at Block, Martin Street the store for a roadshow Sheffield 50+, event all day, from 10am Manor Room LG27, - 6pm. In addition there 24 February at 10am in Enable Centre, Harborwill be a formal meetThe Town Hall, ough Avenue ing attended by partner Sheffield, agencies as well as the S1 2HH police from 1 - 2pm. The Community mobile police station Tel: 2735426 Assemblies will be at Morrisons all day so if you want to Email: Northern call in for a chat please You Choose for the West sheffield50plus @yahoo. do so. co.uk Ecclesfield Ward Web: www.sheffield5020 February at noon in Deepcar the Miner’s Welfare, An- plus.co.uk 15 February at 6.30pm
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GLAMOUR GIRLS NIGHT IN! Spa At Home which caters for groups of ladies to hold pamper parties in their homes. The parties are a great idea to get friends and family together for birthdays, hen nights or just simply to catch up. It’s a great alternative to rowdy expensive bars where conversation is limited. There are a choice of two events. The Pamper Party is a great way to catch up with friends, while being pampered and having the opportunity to get glamorous with such treatments as manicures, pedicures, eyebrows / eyelashes, self tan, facials, and much more. This type of party is great for working people or busy mums who may find, keeping to a beauty salon appointment can be difficult due to commitments. This type of party tends to much more lively, with the “girls night out” CD playing some of the greatest songs. The other party event is the Spa Evening where such treatments as Indian Head Massage, Hot Stone, Reflexology, Aromatherapy, Back Massage etc, can be taken as a treatment. The lighting is more subdued, the music more tranquil and calming, with the candles burning away the beautiful aroma of essential oils. The parties are just going from strength to strength, and getting 2-3 repeat bookings from guests at the party. Included in the price is to include, two treatments, wine, chocolate and a big deluxe robe. Visit www.spapartyathome. co.uk to see the list of tempting treatments available. The company set up by Julie Drummond who was really excited when she was funded by BIG (Chamber of Commerce) after they saw a gap in the market for businesses around Yorkshire, to really benefit from this service. A grant was contributed for marketing and promotional materials. With so much enthusiasm, coming from an industry of 20 years, including Spa Director in the Middle East, Cyprus, Mallorca, and other parts of Europe, where she set up destination spas in 5* hotels, health clubs. Julie will be exhibiting her stand at the new business venue, on the 13th February at the Valentines Event run by BIG organisation for new business start ups. Call us now to book your event on 07747341473
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G CASINO SHEFFIELD HUNTS FOR TOP TALENT Have you got what it takes to be a star? G Casinos is searching for the next big thing in its annual Have You Got Talent? contest, taking place at the G Casino Sheffield on 19th February. If you believe you’ve got talent then you can be in with the chance of winning the £1,000 grand prize and a professional contract with Stagepalm Entertainments Agency! Throughout February and March, regional heats will take place throughout the North of England, with
the top eight acts going through to the Grand Final at the G Casino Sheffield on 26th March. Since winning the contest last year, Manchester-based female vocal group Vienna, has gone on to successfully perform for a number of high-profile corporate brands, including Warner Hotels, along with travelling and performing on an Italian cruise liner. The final judging panel will include head entertainment booker for P&O Cruises, Peter Allen and Elaine Hunt
from Stagepalm Entertainments. For anyone wishing to watch the performance, entry is free, but donations will be welcome towards G Casinos nominated charity, Marie Curie Cancer Care. Ian Turver, General Manager of the G Casino Sheffield said: “We have been overwhelmed by the number of entries received already but we are still looking for more shining stars to take part. It’s going to be a tough contest but we’re looking forward to showcasing the wealth
of talent we’ve got here in Sheffield, whilst also helping raise money for a worthwhile cause. We hope that as many people as possible come along on the night to cheer on their favourite act.” So if you’re aged 18 and over and think you can impress the panel of judges, then enter now by calling Jo Capel on 0114 2757433 or visiting the casino at 87 Duchess Road, Sheffield, S2 4BG. Over 18s only and photographic ID will be required for all new customers.
CAMRA SEARCHES FOR CLUB OF THE YEAR CAMRA, The Campaign for Real Ale, is currently seeking nominations from across the UK to find its National Club of the Year for 2011. Under the rules of the competition, any club whose membership is open to all, and serves top quality real ale, is eligible to enter into the CAMRA Club of the Year competition. John Holland, CAMRA Club of the Year competition Coordinator, said: ‘This much sought after, prestigious award is open to
all clubs that show commitment to good quality real ale and I’m really looking forward to seeing which clubs are nominated, whether known to CAMRA or not. No doubt they will come from every corner of the UK and represent virtually every type of club we have. I fully expect the judges to have a hard job deciding between them.’ In 2009, the CAMRA Club of the Year Award went to the Guiseley Factory Workers club in West Yorkshire. Deadline for self-nominations
is March 31st 2010, with the winner to be announced in May 2011.
PJS MUSIC SERVICES GROWING NEW MARKETS
have great shop on High Street Dodworth. In an era when retail is not having the best of times and some of our longest established music shops have closed down PJS have moved to bigger premises, grown the business and won new customers. In addition to this from a music shop that specialised in brass and woodwind they have become well known for providing guitars, amps, drums
and percussion. Our involvement with PJS, on a professional level, came as a consequence of being asked where acts could buy spares, strings, drumsticks etc. after Reverb, formerly known as Academy of Sound, had closed on City Road. I’d known the owner of PJS, Phil Shaw, for years as he had been assistant principal cornet with the world famous Black Dyke Millls Band. It’s always
point, so when we played nobody really knew who we were at the time. This year we plan to change that and already have around 30 die hard Foreigner & Journey fans who have already booked to come over to support the band and we are hopeful that many more will make the decision to have a rocking week in the sun with us.’’ This week long event will take place in Lindos at St Paul’s bay where the stage backdrop is a stunning view of the bay and the ancient acropolis. For more information on the event and how to book through the band to get the best possible deals check out. www.aforeignersjourney.com Some 12 months on and following the band’s debut sell out show on the 10th January 09, the band have now played over 50
shows throughout the UK. In August 2009 the band joined forces with award winning singer/ songwriter Jimi Anderson whose vocals and stage presence are guaranteed to captivate you. Saxophone player Chris Backhouse completes this new and exciting line-up, taking this dual tribute show of Foreigner and Journey to another level. The band will be touring extensively throughout the UK in 2010 and now with the bands inclusion of this year’s Rhodes Rock event, A Foreigners Journey’s foundations seem to be firmly set alongside some of Europe’s most established and respected tribute bands around today.
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A FOREIGNERS JOURNEY RETURN TO RHODES.. Yorkshire based band ‘A Foreigners Journey’ are set to return to the beautiful Greek Island of Rhodes again this summer to perform at ‘Rhodes Rock 2010’ music festival. Paul Flanaghan bass player for the band explains, ‘’we were added to the bill for last year’s event by the promoter at the very last minute, which we so grateful for but this left us with very little time to prepare considering that we had only been together as a band for around 5 months and had only done a handful of gigs at that
All nominations for the award, complete with name and address, can be submitted online at www.camra.org.uk/coty or sent to:
FREEDOM2 CHOOSE Saturday last it was the turn of The Handsworth Social Club to provide some of the best entertainment i’ve seen for some time. Stardust billed as a boy girl duo, were most definitely both male. Fantastic voices, plenty of movement and a good selection of songs. Anybody who gets three encores is definitely worthwhile. It was nice to see the club practically full. A big improvement of late. This club seems to be trying to actively attract people improving the quality of entertainment on offer, they have even put up a illuminated cabinet, on the outside of the premises, advertising forthcoming attractions. I notice that a group will be appearing towards the end of the month. Don’t know how long the cabinet will last without some sort of wire screen around to keep the vandals at bay. Ian Bowen Dear Mr. Snodgrass
Ian Charlton, 11, Oxford Road, St. Johns, Wakefield, West Yorkshire. WF1 3LB, Tel (01924) 385 094 (home) 07776 383 477 (mobile) email ian.charlton@blueyonder. co.uk a little awkward asking people you know for business however I knew that there was a ready audience and a need for PJS’s services and I also knew that we were very probably the best way to communicate what they did and where they were. The reason for writing this is to encourage people to go and see the shop and meet Phil. It’s a proper shop with some great gear and well worth a visit.
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Thank you so much for taking the time and trouble to find me the joke I so much wanted. My friend was over the moon! I have cut it out of the Mercury so I have a spare copy if incase I lose one. I am a lady member of Wadsley Bridge WMC, and if I get any really good jokes, I will send them on to you. All the best and thanks again. Yours Sincerely B Gallagher Always Happy to
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News from Denmark’s evidencebased review of their smoking ban will no doubt come as a shock to Health Secretary Andy Burnham who has announced plans in Britain to further tighten tobacco control, in an attempt to reduce the number of smokers to 10% of the population by 2020. Denmark currently allows smoking in smoking rooms and also in bars under a 40m2 serving area. Their law was reviewed after two years as planned in December 2009, and the ruling majority did not tighten their ban as everyone expected. The reasons for this decision were: 1. Several other European countries relaxed their ban in 2009 because of financial trouble in the hospitality businesses. Liechtenstein, Croatia and Bayern all relaxed their bans and the Czech Republic voted against a ban. Greece relaxed its ban and although a total ban has been announced in Spain, it has yet to be implemented. Politicians are very likely to do what other countries do. 2. The Health authority could not show any fewer heart attacks in the two years after the ban, which was reported to the parliament. The Health authority had expected this would happen – they almost promised it – leaving several politicians feeling that they were misled. 3. Those against the ban in Denmark made sure that their politicians knew about these things in detail – delivering the truth about the heart miracle studies from scientists and anti-tobacco professor Dr Siegel. 4. One of the two hospitality organizations in Denmark said that all the small smoking bars would close if the government tightened the ban further. They are now working to have further relaxation of the rules, i.e. to make it legal to serve food in the smoking rooms of restaurants within the limits of the law. Interestingly, many of the Danish politicians feel that their health authorities are ‘spamming’ them. One of their leading health politicians said of the top high-profile female anti-smoking lobbyist: “She is just saying the same thing every day in the press”. The Danish politicians also welcome the views of the anti-ban movement and do not take the view that the ‘debate is over’. Phil Johnson, chairman of Freedom2Choose asks, “Why do we not have smaller bars exempted or given choice? Why do we not have allowance for smoking rooms in larger pubs, clubs and restaurants? Why do we not follow the suit of most of our European counterparts who have quickly realised the dire economic impact of smoking bans? These latest proposals to reduce smoking prevalence to 10% are totally unattainable for you only have to see that smoking rates, after years of decline, have now increased since the implementation of our smoking ban in 2007. This appears to be the last desperate throw of the dice from a dying government hoping to appease the Health Lobby.”
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ENTERTAINMENT
DIRECTORY
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Arundel Ex-Servicemens Club.................................................... S2 1GN Crookes Social Club................................................................S10 1TD Firth Park WMC.....................................................................S5 6UP High Green WMC.................................................................. S35 4LE Handsworth WMC................................................................S13 9DD Smithywood WMC.................................................................S8 0NW Colley WMC...........................................................................S5 9LS Chapeltown WMC................................................................S35 2UU Noahs Ark............................................................................S12 2AL
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Bellhouse Road WMC.............................................................. S5 0RF Woodseats WMC...................................................................S8 OPS Walkley WMC.......................................................................S6 5BH Sheffield Foundry WMC........................................................... S2 1RT Carlton Social Club................................................................ S12 2QF Manor Estate Social................................................................ S2 1GN Queens Social Club.................................................................S2 4DG Jack In A Box....................................................................... S12 4RP The Blue Ball......................................................................S35 ODQ The Black Bull......................................................................S26 3XH The Pheasant........................................................................ S5 0DQ Forty Foot.............................................................................S5 8ND Woodhouse Westend WMC.....................................................S13 7ES
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Wadsley Bridge WMC..............................................................S6 1LB Albion Road........................................................................ S60 2NF Sheffield Lane WMC...............................................................S5 6HU The Victory Club, Darnall......................................................... S9 5HQ Park Gardeners ......................................................................S2 5AT Sheffield Trades & Labour....................................................... S2 5QQ
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The Angel........................................................................... S13 7EQ The Sherwood.....................................................................S12 4WG Old Crown.............................................................................S2 4LE Meadowfarm...................................................................... S35 8ZX Beighton Social.................................................................... S20 1AY The Bassett............................................................................S6 1AG Hasland Wmc.......................................................................S41 0LH Big Tree.................................................................................S8 0SF Handsworth Social................................................................S13 9AG Earl Marshall.........................................................................S2 3PZ Chapeltown WMC................................................................S35 2UU
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Woodhouse Mill...................................................................S13 9WF Farm Road S&C.......................................................................S2 2TP Southey Social...................................................................... S5 7QQ La Plata................................................................................ S6 2PB Birdwell Club.......................................................................S70 5UY Greasborough WMC............................................................. S61 4DX Renishaw MW....................................................................S31 9UW The Midland........................................................................ S21 1DX Rotherham Transport Club...................................................... S61 1AA Rawmarsh Trades.................................................................S62 7QS
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SOCIAL CLUB ARUNDEL CROOKES Mulehouse Road, Crookes S10 - 0114 266 0114 Ex-Servicemens Club
780 City Road, Sheffield - 0114 239 7151
Thursday 11th February
ANALICIA RYAN Friday 12th February
ONE MISSION Saturday 13th February
HOWZAT Sunday 14th February
FIREWORX Monday 15th February
PINKY ELLIS Thursday 18th February
ALISTAIR RAINES Friday 19th February
CIVILIANS
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Mastin Moor......................................................................S43 4DW Old Whittington MS...............................................................S41 9NL Dunston Inn......................................................................... S41 8HA Dusty Miller........................................................................S43 4TW Brimington Social.................................................................S43 1HH Red Lion..............................................................................S41 8LX Newbold WMC......................................................................S41 8EJ Club Chesterfield...................................................................S40 1DL North Wingfield MW............................................................S42 5NR Triple S.............................................................................NG17 3ED Victoria Club.........................................................................S41 8LX
SMITHYWOOD WMC Smithywood Road - Woodseats Tel:0114 2551909
Come to Smithywood
for Great Weekend Entertainment Saturday 13th February
LAUGHING GRAVY Top Rock Group
56 Idsworth Road - Sheffield - S5 6UP Telephone: 0114 242 6321 or 0114 243 8030
COMPETITIVE PRICES ON ALL DRINKS
Saturday 13th February Superb Female Singer
LUCIE JACKSON
Saturday 20th February
VAMP Excellent 5 Piece Band Sunday 21st February
GINA ROSS Superb Female Vocalist Contact Details Secretary 07801 606271 Club 07833 634057
Dancing
in the Lounge
TUESDAYS
Thurs 11th February
Bowling Section Evening (In the Lounge)
JACK’S RAKE Folk, Acoustic & Traditional
WEDNESDAYS
THURSDAYS
Blitz/French Jive Dancing (Concert Room)
SHAMROCK
Much Loved Local Irish Band & Guests Thurs 25th February
ACOUSTIC NIGHT JACK WHITHAM & GUESTS
EVERY TUESDAY - LOUNGE BINGO
Every Wednesday & Thursday - Lounge Bingo Every Friday - Bingo throughout the club
Saturday 13th February
NATALIE BRANDON Sunday 14th February
RISER
FREE FUNCTION ROOM AVAILABLE Contact the committee
Malcolm and Jean Welcome You to...
The Market Place - Chapeltown
Saturday 13th February
Friday 12th February
DREAM ON INDIFFERENT
bingo downstairs in lounge
15 WESTWOOD ROAD, HIGH GREEN 0114 284 8239
Friday 12th February
CABARET
Sunday 14th February NOON EVENING
ANN STRYKE
ALIDA JACKSON
Every Monday - Ladies Night & Raffle Every Wednesday - Take Your Pick & Tombola Every Thursday - Quiz Night Tuesday & Fridays are MARKET DAYS in the car park: any enquiries contact club JOHN SMITH’S AND STONES BITTER - NOW ON SALE
Lisa & Chris Welcome you to the
NOAH’S ARK
197 Mansfield Road, Sheffield S12 2AL - 0114 239 8681
Saturdays FAMILY NIGHT with Childrens Disco Sunday Lunch - EXOTIC DANCING
Live Entertainment - 3 Nights a Week
Sunday 14th February
SAL SOLO
CAPONE
Tuesday 16th February
LAURA McGANN
FIREWORX
ARUNDEL - SUN 14th FEBRUARY
Monday Night quiz - 9:30pm onwards 8 pint s to the winner
every saturday in the lounge hero karaoke
HIGH GREEN WMC
DANNY TETLEY
HANDSWORTH WMC
ONE MISSION
Bus Routes too and from the club are Nos 17, 47, 48, 75, 76 & 265 from Barnsley
All Male Motown Party Show
445 Handsworth Road Sheffield 0114 269 2525 Serving Quality Beers : Stones Situated on A57 on Bus Routes 52, 85, 215, 216
Sunday 14th February Top Class Band
monday, wednesday, thursday, friday
UNFORGETTABLE Sunday 14th February
Thurs 18th February
Blitz/French Jive Dancing (Concert Room) Ladies Section Evening in the Midland Suite followed by Ladies Raffle, Spot the Ball and a quiz in the lounge
Tel: 0114 246 2570 - Fax: 0114 257 7305
Sunday 14th February
WORZEL Dynamic Male Vocalist
Tombola (with Jackpot House Every Night Except Thursdays MONDAYS Thursday Saturday Keep-Fit Music Nights 13th February Ballroom & Sequence
Friday, Saturday & Sunday Nights Friday 12th February
COLLEY WMC 2 Margetson Road, Parson Cross, Sheffield Telephone: 0114 232 1529
The Best Weekend in Town Friday 12th February
ROBBIE H & KAREN CRAIG Saturday 13th February
EAGLESQUE Sunday 14th February
BIG BUSINESS Every Tuesday - from 8:30pm
LADIES DANCE NIGHT PLUS WIN A GALLON OF BEER
QUIZ NIGHT
PLUS 3 TOMBOLA FLYERS
Wednesday 17th February
Saturday 13th February
NIK POWERS
Monday - Quiz Night Tuesday - Buskers Night Thursday Curry Night & Pint £4.95
Friday 19th February
RUSS ELLIOTT
SOMETHING OLD, SOMETHING NEW
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BELLHOUSE ROAD WMC
WALKLEY WMC
Friday 12th February Rock night!!!
Friday 12th February
470 Bellhouse Road - Shiregreen - 0114 245 6153
COYOTE Saturday 13th February
TOP LIVE ACT Sunday 14th February
THREE
287 Providence Road Walkley - Sheffield Tel: 0114 234 5020
WHITE LIES Saturday 13th February
STAYRICH Sunday 14th February
HEIDI
plus Fun Quiz WIN 10 PINTS!!! FREE FUNCTION ROOM
FOR HIRE
RING FOR AVAILABLE DATES No. 95 Bus Stop 50 Yds Away
www.bellhousewmc.co.uk LINE DANCING WITH TUITION EVERY WEDNESDAY at 8pm Also Every Sunday Tombola Spectacular 3 Flyers
CARLTON
GUARANTEED £110 PAYOUT
WESLEY SAUNDERS
per game
HANDSWORTH SOCIAL 13 Hall Road, Sheffield
A VACANCY HAS ARISEN FOR AN EXPERIENCED BAR PERSON
SOCIAL CLUB Saturday 13th February
KITTY MICHELLE Sunday 14th February
TUESDAY NIGHT IN THE CONCERT ROOM BINGO, QUIZES, DOMINOES AND CHIP BUTTY NIGHT FUNCTION ROOM AVAILABLE FREE OF CHARGE WEDNESDAYS AND THURSDAYS THE CONCERT ROOM IS AVAILABLE FREE OF CHARGE
NEW MEMBERS WELCOME
Initial Applications in Writing To The Secretary. References Required.
MANOR ESTATE
13 Hall Road Handsworth, Sheffield, S13 9AG
City Road, Sheffield Tel: 0114 239 8156
SOCIAL CLUB Friday 12th February
WOODSEATS WMC Friday 12th February
MARTIN THE MOD Saturday 13th February
TWO HOT
Sunday 14th February
DAMION MATTHEWS JAMMING SESSION EVERY SUNDAY 3pm Start - ALL WELCOME Every Monday - 8pm
Line Dancing with the Arizona Shufflers Every Thursday 12-3pm
Dancing with the Steel City Dancers Monday
LOUNGE BINGO WITH JACKPOTS FUNCTION ROOM AVAILABLE FOR HIRE 7 DAYS A WEEK CONTACT THE CLUB FOR DETAILS
RED ROCKS Saturday 13th February
KARNIVAL Sunday 14th February
NEW GOLD Tuesday 16th February
POWER & SOUL
104-106 Beaumont Road, S2 TELEPHONE: 0114 264 1987 Saturday 13th February
HI DEFINITION Sunday 14th February
NATALIE BRANDON Monday to Friday FUNCTION ROOM AVAILABLE No Charge - Buffet Availble if Required
International Hypnotist
CHRIS LEE
POKER NIGHT - EVERY FRIDAY 8:30pm Start - Cash Prize
Doors Open 6pm - Tickets £5
QUEENS SOCIAL CLUB
Andrea & Paul Welcome You To
4 Queens Road - S2 Tel: 0114 272 5544
Friday 12th February
FORTY FOOT Wordsworth Avenue - S5 8ND Telephone: 07961 795817
STEPHANIE KING’S STAGE ACADEMY SPECTACULAR
VINCE LEE GAYLE
Show Starts at 8pm Tickets £3.00 EVERYONE WELCOME
DAVE JOHNS
Jack-In-A-Box
HAPPY HOUR Monday to Thursday 12-8pm Friday 12-4pm
117 Silkstone Road - Frecheville S12 4RP Tel: 07721 052574
Tuesdays - GAMES LEAGUE Wednesdays - QUIZ & BINGO Thursdays - POOL LEAGUE Friday 26th February
SEASIDE RENDEZVOUS
Sundays KARAOKE WITH LOUISE + PLAY YOUR CARDS RIGHT FOR THAT EXTRA SPECIAL PARTY CONTACT US
THE BLUE BALL EVERY THURSDAY & FRIDAY
Jimmy Jones QUIZAOKE SHOWNIGHTS A Full Night of Entertainment
CABARET - QUIZ - KARAOKE - TAKE YOUR PICK THE TREASURE CHEST
EVERY SATURDAY
LIVE ARTISTES / KARAOKES / DISCO EVERY SUNDAY
GENERAL KNOWLEDGE QUIZ EVERY TUESDAY BINGO
SUNDAY 14th FEBRUARY SUNDAY 21st FEBRUARY
Wednesdays - Free Pool
Fridays Disco & Karaoke Woodhouse Westend WMC 151 Sheffield Road Sheffield Tel: 0114 2693 057
Monday - Quiz Night Wednesday - Dance Night 8-11pm + Bingo Dancing to Jon Smith on the Wersi Organ; Modern Sequence, Ballroom, Latin American **** THURSDAY - LINE DANCING ****
Friday 12th February
LEE MICHAELS MALE VOCALIST
Saturday 13th February
IAN DAVIS MALE VOCALIST
FULL MENU AVAILABLE UNTIL 8:45pm SUNDAY CARVERY 12 NOON - 4PM
TELEPHONE: 0114 286 2429
Friday 19th February
THE BLACK BULL
SING-A-LONG IN THE LOUNGE EVERY THURSDAY WITH LIVE ORGANIST
Mondays - LAYNE’S QUIZ NIGHT (Free Buffet) Tuesdays - BUSKER’S NIGHT Wednesdays - BIG QUIZ NIGHT (Free Buffet) Fridays - DISCO & QUIZ NIGHT Saturdays - GARY’S KARAOKE NIGHT Sunday 14th February
PICTURE THIS
WEDNESDAY 10th MARCH
Main Street, Aughton - Tel: 0114 2871 020
BEV BROOKES
MEALS 2 for £8.50 Available Monday - Saturday and Sunday Lunch 12-4:45pm CREDIT CRUNCH PRICE BUSTERS OAP Roast Dinners Daily £3.99 Sunday Dinners £3.99 & £4.99 2 Course Meal Deals Daily £5.50
+ many great deals & reduction available - See Board
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REGIONAL ENTERTAINMENT LISTINGS WADSLEY BRIDGE WMC Halifax Road - Sheffield 6 - 0114 2311 130
Friday 12th February
HERE’S JOHNNY Saturday 13th February
MENS CLUB Sunday 14th February
STAYRICH OPEN ALL DAY FRIDAY & SATURDAY Monday Nights
Bingo Quiz (8:45pm)
COLLEY WMC 2 Margetson Road, Parson Cross, Sheffield Telephone: 0114 232 1529
EVERY TUESDAY - A FANTASTIC EVENING
wadsleybridge@hotmail.co.uk www.wadsleybridgewmc.co.uk
ALBION ROAD 29 Albion Road - Rotherham Centre Tel: 01709 512545
45 Hatfield House Lane, Sheffield S5 6HU Fully Air-Conditioned Concert Room & Lounge Friday 12th February
HEROES
Saturday 13th February
LADIES DANCE NIGHT
HEAVEN & HELL
Winner receives a Gallon of Beer + THREE TOMBOLA FLYERS
REMEBER WHEN
from 8:30pm + QUIZ NIGHT
Members & Affiliated Friends Most Welcome
Come & Join the Fun
Win a Gallon + Other Prizes
REAL ALES AVAILABLE
SHEFFIELD LANE WMC
ECCLESFIELD WMC Church Street, Ecclesfield - Tel: 246 7627 EVERY FRIDAY NIGHT IS FAMILY NIGHT with Lisa - Prizes for Everyone EVERY TUESDAY & THURSDAY Free General Knowledge Quiz
Free Buffett & 8 Pints of Beer for the winner
Sunday 14th February
Tuesday 16th February
DANNY BARTON MONDAY AFTERNOONS
Sequence & Modern Dancing WEDNESDAYS from 8pm Start All are welcome in the Concert Room
Sequence & Modern Dancing THURSDAYS
POKER NIGHT 7pm Registration - 7:30pm Start
CHILDREN ARE WELCOME IN THE CONCERT ROOM ON SUNDAY LUNCH TIMES & TUESDAY NIGHTS
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PARK GARDENERS Cricket Inn Road, Sheffield Telephone: 07960 507019 0114 278 1088
SALLY & CARL WISH TO OFFER A WARM WELCOME TO CUSTOMERS OLD AND NEW
UD
SUNDAYS CASH BINGO & 5 NUMBER BINGO
BIG SCREEN
Top Weekend Entertainment
EVERY TUESDAY - LINE DANCING POKER NIGHT EVERY OTHER THURSDAY
THE MANHATTANS
Saturday 13th February
LEANNE KING
TRIPLE EXPOSURE
Sunday 14th February
Friday 26th February
Friday 12th January
Saturday 13th January
Sunday 14th January
KAREN KRISTIAN Tuesday 16th January
LEE MICHAELS
Ring the club for details
Female Vocalist
CAPONE
TOTAL BELIEF ROOM AVAILABLE FOR HIRE - MON - FRI Available for Parties, Functions, etc BOOK NOW - Children Welcome
134 MAIN ROAD - DARNALL - SHEFFIELD TEL: 0114 244 2134
Sunday 14th February
THE MANHATTANS
ALBION ROAD WMC, ROTHERHAM FRIDAY 12th FEBRUARY
FAST LOVE George Michael Tribute
Memberships Now Being Taken
Friday 12th February
GRAHAM’S FAMILY FUN NIGHT Saturday 13th February
AIR CONDITIONING - EXTERNAL SMOKING AREA Every Friday - QUIZ & BINGO In the CONCERT ROOM PLAY YOUR CARDS RIGHT , GUARANTEED £200 PAYOUT Every Monday - BINGO & QUIZ In the LOUNGE Every Thursday - LADIES BINGO NIGHT Cash Prizes Sunday 14th February
KEVIN CURTIN NORTHERN SOUL - SATURDAY 27th FEBRUARY Members and Affiliated Friends Most Welcome
SUE & PAUL’S KARAOKE Sunday 14th February
SUE & PAUL’S VALENTINES NIGHT 2 Guest Artists, Mr & Mrs Quiz, Play Your Cards Right
Family Fortunes Quiz, Bingo
Every Monday and Thursday
QUIZ NIGHT IN THE LOUNGE WITH SEAN FREE FUNCTION ROOM FOR HIRE
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REGIONAL ENTERTAINMENT LISTINGS
THE ANGEL - WOODHOUSE 59 Sheffield Road S13 7EQ - 0114 288 0816 Friday 12th February
ROBBIE MARTIN Saturday 13th February
DAVE VAN KEYS TUESDAY BINGO WITH A JACKPOT GAME THURSDAY - MUSIC QUIZ WITH MARK Guess the Intro Rollover stands @ £150
MEALS SERVED DAILY
Mon-Fri - 12noon - 2pm / 5pm - 8pm Sat 12noon - 5pm / Sunday Lunch 12noon - 3pm O.A.P. SPECIAL Mon-Fri 12noon - 2pm - 2 for £5
Old Crown Inn 137 London Road, Sheffield S2 4LE Tel: 0114 25550 163
Every Tuesday - Quiz Night
1st & 3rd Friday of Every Month - KARAOKE 2nd & 4th Friday of Every Month NORTHERN SOUL
MEADOW
FARM
Bar & Restaurant SUPERB MEALS IN THE CARVERY RESTAURANT
WEEKDAY CARVERY £5.99
WEEKEND & BANK HOLIDAY CARVERY Small Carvery - £4.25 / Adults - £7.25 Children & OAP £3.99
MONDAY - FRIDAY
OAP SPECIAL - SMALL CARVERY & SWEET - £5.95
Look out for our special Valentines Menu Saturday 13th February
RACHEL RAYNOR
Handsworth Social Club 13 Hall Road, Sheffield 0114 269 3019
DESIGNER Saturday 13th February
JON DEAN Sunday 14th February
Male Vocalist
BINGO EVERY NIGHT EXCEPT WEDNESDAY - 9:15pm Start
Meal & a Drink £5.99 5pm Onwards
EVERY FRIDAY CURRY & A DRINK
Saturday 13th February
RUSSEL T. BIRD
Birley Moor Road Sheffield S12 4WG Tel: 0114 265 4741
QUIZ NIGHTS
WEDNESDAY THURSDAY & SUNDAY
FRIDAY
MILLENIUM DISCO SATURDAY
HEIDI
Saturday 20th February Saturday 27th February
Saturday 13th February
MONDAY, FRIDAY AND SUNDAY
Sunday 14th February
JACKPOT £500
BEERS £1.30 A PINT / LAGER £1.60 A PINT NEW MEMBERS WELCOME
HASLAND WMC Hampton Street - Hasland Chesterfield
Saturday 20th February
LIVE
EVERY WEDNESDAY - BINGO & QUIZ JACKPOT NOW £200 + FREE BUFFET SATURDAY 13th FEBRUARY
JUSTINE ANDREWS Sunday Roasts - 12noon - 4pm Adults £4.50 / Children £3.00
FUNCTION ROOM FOR 100 COVERS - PRIVATE PARTIES
A warm welcome from Diane and Dave at the
EARL MARSHALL PUBLIC HOUSE East Bank Road, Sheffield - 0114 272 8812
- SUNDAY LUNCHES NOON - 3pm from £4.25
GREAT MEALS SERVED 7 DAYS A WEEK Saturday 13th February
JOHN HOWARD Male Vocalist
Wednesday - Dave’s General Knowledge Quiz with Cash & Beer Prizes EVERY FRIDAY - KARAOKE WITH STAN STILL
JOHN LITTLE
TOP LIVE ACT
Joanne & Terry Welcome You to...
EVERY MONDAY - SNOOKER LEAGUE MONDAY & TUESDAY CARLING £2.50 a pint - JOHN SMITH’S £2.20 a pint
SATURDAY 13th FEBRUARY
LAURA MARIA
FILTHY GORGEOUS
THE BASSETT
£5.99 5pm Onwards QUIZ NIGHTS - MON, TUE & FRI
Saturday 13th February
RAY MAY KARAOKE 17 Cowper Ave, Off Halifax Road, Sheffield - 07976 303911
THE ANGLERS REST
Richmond Park Road - Handsworth - Sheffield Telephone: 0114 244 2978
EVERY THURSDAY Great British Pub Night
Nether Lane, Ecclesfield, Sheffield - 0114 240 1155
******** LIVE ENTERTAINMENT ********
THE SHERWOOD
Mags & Michael Welcome You To
Saturday 13th February
TYTANIA Saturday 27th February
ONE MISSION
CAPTURED AKA
SATURDAY 20th FEBRUARY
BOBBY B GOOD
SATURDAY 27th FEBRUARY
DAVE SERGEANT
VALENTINES SPECIAL EVENING at the Swan Inn
Sat 13th Feb Sun 14th Feb
Evenings and Daytime 4 COURSE MEAL ÂŁ15.95 Book Early to avoid dissapointment
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Saturday 13th February BBC One 6:00 Breakfast 10:00 Saturday Kitchen Live 11:35 Rachel Allen: Home Cooking 12:00 BBC News 12:10 Regional News and Weather 12:15 Football Focus 1:00 Michael Johnson, Downhill Skier 1:30 Six Nations Rugby 3:55 BBC News 4:00 Regional News and Weather 4:05 Six Nations Rugby 6:45 Total Wipeout - Richard Hammond hosts more crashes, smashes and hilarious mud splashes on the world’s most ridiculous and extreme obstacle course. Total Wipeout is bigger, better and wetter than ever, with 20 foolhardy Brits putting their bravery, balance and dignity to the test on the purpose-built course in Argentina. Joining Richard from the sidelines, to offer support and advice as the contestants are splattered, swiped and pummelled, is Amanda Byram 7:45 So You Think You Can Dance: The Final - The remaining two guys and two girls will have to perform brand new couple routines and their solos to win the viewers’ votes in this final show. Judges Nigel Lythgoe, Arlene Phillips, Louise Redknapp and Sisco Gomez lose their power to save their favourite dancers, as viewers alone decide who will win the crown of Britain’s Favourite Dancer. The winning dancer will win 100,000 pounds and get to perform in Hollywood. Presented by Cat Deeley 9:25 Casualty - Love is a Battlefield. Derek Thompson, Michael French, Sunetra Sarker, Tristan Gemmill, Charles Dale, Jane Hazlegrove. Dir: Simon Meyers. Charlie’s stress levels reach a dangerous high as he tries to deal with Shona and Louis. Jordan worries when Adam returns to work, and Dixie vows to give her father what he wants 10:15 Live at the Apollo - Stand-up comedy from the world-famous Hammersmith Apollo. The nation’s favourite impressionist, Alistair McGowan, introduces guest appearances from young Scottish comedy prodigy Kevin Bridges and acclaimed comic Reginald D Hunter 11:00 BBC News 11:20 The Football League Show
BBC Two 6:00 Jakers 6:20 Clifford the Big Red Dog 6:35 Boo! 6:45 Louie 7:00 Dennis & Gnasher 7:10 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 Winter Olympics 2010 1:00 FILM: The Importance of Being Earnest 2:35 Animal Park 3:35 The Art of Russia 4:35 Final Score 5:15 A History of Christianity 6:15 Dad’s Army - The Making of Private Pike. With Arthur Lowe, John Le Mesurier, Clive Dunn, John Laurie, Arnold Ridley, Ian Lavender. Classic wartime sitcom. Captain Mainwaring is given a staff car which breaks down when Pike and his girlfriend borrow it to go to the pictures 6:45 Alaska: The Arctic Man Ski and Sno-Go Classic 7:30 Winter Olympics 2010 - Live coverage from Whistler as the Olympic skiing gets under way in style. The men’s downhill is one of the blue riband events of the Games. Didier Cuche of Switzerland and Austrian Michael Walchhofer have strong claims for a first Olympic gold. Canada’s medal hopefuls have been rocked by injuries, but the home crowd could have plenty to cheer if Manuel Osborne-Paradis reproduces the form that brought him a World Cup victory in Italy. Commentators: Matt Chilton and Graham Bell 9:15 The Virtual Revolution 10:15 QI XL 11:00 Heroes - Strange Attractors. Adrian Pasdar, Milo Ventimiglia, Greg Grunberg, Zachary Quinto, Ali Larter, Hayden Panettiere. Drama series in which people all over the world deal with their newly discovered superpowers. Sylar continues to torment Matt. HRG and Tracy help a young boy who has suffered many hardships in his life. Claire and Gretchen have a problem with their new sorority sisters hazing them 11:45 The Persuasionists
ITV 1
BBC Two
6:00 Breakfast 9:00 The Andrew Marr Show 10:00 The Big Questions 11:00 Country Tracks 12:00 The Politics Show 1:00 EastEnders 2:00 Six Nations Rugby 4:30 A Question of Sport 5:00 Songs of Praise 5:35 BBC News 5:50 Regional News and Weather 6:00 Countryfile - Matt Baker and Julia Bradbury explore the area around Long Mynd in Shropshire. Matt finds out why setting fire to the hillside is not as damaging as it sounds, while Julia tries to catch a glimpse of the red grouse, one of the county’s wildlife success stories. Meanwhile, Countryfile’s resident farmer, Adam Henson, takes some rare breed sheep back to their roots, and John Craven investigates the massive growth in offshore windfarms 7:00 Antiques Roadshow 8:00 Lark Rise to Candleford 9:00 Seven Ages of Britain - Age of Power. The story of Britain through its art and treasure. This episode looks at the Tudors and spans from Henry VIII’s accession in 1509 to the first performance of Shakespeare’s Henry VIII 100 years later. David Dimbleby shows how the Tudors used art as an instrument of power and propaganda 10:00 BBC News 10:15 Regional News and Weather 10:25 Great British Railway Journeys 10:55 FILM: Rabbit-Proof Fence - Australian drama set in the 1930s about three mixedrace girls who are torn brutally from their Aboriginal mother and sent 1,500 miles away to a training camp for domestic workers as part of a government policy to integrate them into white society. Linking the camp and their distant home territory is a vast rabbit-proof fence, which stretches from one coast to another and just might help the girls find their way back
6:00 Jakers 6:20 Clifford the Big Red Dog 6:35 Boo! 6:45 Louie 7:00 Arthur 7:15 Dennis & Gnasher 7:25 Dennis & Gnasher 7:40 The Basil Brush Show 8:05 Jinx 8:30 Dani’s House 9:00 Tracy Beaker Returns 9:30 Spirit Warriors 10:00 Something for the Weekend 11:30 Gardener’s World 12:00 Winter Olympics 2010 2:00 EastEnders Omnibus 3:30 FILM: Two Brothers 5:10 Natural World - Bringing Up Baby. Natural World investigates the vital bond between animal mothers and their babies. The more we study animals, the more we realise just how emotional they are; all mothers are faced with tough choices as they struggle to bring up babies in a difficult and dangerous world, constantly balancing their own needs with those of their infants. Yet there are many ways to raise your brood, from the fish who looks after her young in her mouth to the extended childhoods of gorillas or orang-utans 6:10 Lost Kingdoms of Africa 7:00 Porridge - The Hustler. With Ronnie Barker, Brian Wilde, Fulton Mackay, Richard Beckinsale, Brian Glover, Ken Jones. Classic prison sitcom. Fletcher gets a permanent job with the pigs on the prison farm and dreams up a novel way to relieve the boredom of prison life. But when the stakes run high, honour among thieves is sorely tired 7:30 Top Gear 8:30 Winter Olympics 2010 10:00 FILM: Apocalypto - Epic historical adventure tale set against the backdrop of a Mayan civilisation falling into a decline. A young tribesman hides his pregnant wife and son in an underground cavern when his people are attacked by marauders from a Mayan city. Unable to withstand the assault, he and his fellow tribesmen are escorted to the city, where the ruler is intent on appeasing the sun god, Kukulkan, by sacrificing them in a bloody ritual 12:10 Winter Olympics 2010
Channel 4
6.00 GMTV 6.00 The Fluffy Club 7.25 Toonattik 9.25 Planet’s Funniest Animals 9.55 The Crocodile Hunter Diaries 10.55 Popstar to Operastar 11.55 ITV News & Weather 12.00 FA Cup Live 2.30 FILM: Field of Dreams 4.30 Calendar News and Weather 4.45 ITV News & Weather 5.00 FA Cup Live: Manchester City v Stoke - Having lost a thrilling Carling Cup semi-final to local rivals Manchester United, Manchester City’s quest to win their first silverware in 34 years now focuses solely on the FA Cup. A 4-2 win at Scunthorpe saw Roberto Mancini’s side through in round four, and they now face Stoke City, conquerors of Arsenal three weeks ago, for a place in the quarter-finals. The home fans will expect their multi-million pound team to win through, but can Stoke cause another big upset? Presented by Steve Rider with commentary from Peter Drury and Jim Beglin 7.15 Harry Hill’s TV Burp 7.45 Take Me Out - Paddy McGuinness is on a mission to pair up 30 dateless divas, but will any of today’s single boys persuade the ladies to give them a chance? Descending in the love lift this week are a WAG-hating freestyle footballer, a single Scotsman, a dead ringer for Tom Cruise and a cheeky chappie from Surrey. We also catch up with last episode’s matched couples as they go on a date to Fernando’s 8.45 All Star Mr & Mrs - Emmerdale actress Lucy Pargeter and her fiance Rudi, Star Trek actor George Takei and his partner Brad, and England rugby hero Phil Vickery and his wife Kate battle it out to see who knows the most about their respective other halves in a bid to win 30,000 pounds for their chosen charities. Hosted by Fern Britton and Phillip Schofield 9.45 Benidorm 10.45 ITV News & Weather 11.00 FA Cup Highlights
Sunday 14th February BBC One
Birthdays: Oliver Reed (1938) - Peter Gabriel (1950) - Peter Hook (1956) - Robbie Williams (1974) On This Day: Take That Split Up (1996) - Ian Brown Jailed for four months after fighting on a flight from Paris (1998)
5:45 The Hoobs 6:10 The Hoobs 6:35 Yo Gabba Gabba 7:05 Freesports On 4 7:30 World Sport 8:00 The Morning Line 8:55 T4 Friends 9:25 T4: Shooting Peter Andre 9:55 T4: Glee 10:50 T4: Mr Hudson Feat. Kanye West: Video Exclusive 10:55 T4: Dave Berry’s Great British Love Songs 11:55 T4: Ultimate Traveller 1:00 T4: Smallville: Superman The Early Years 1:55 Channel 4 Racing From Newbury And Warwick 3:55 Three Hungry Boys 4:25 Come Dine With Me Extra Portions 4:55 Come Dine With Me Extra Portions 5:30 Come Dine With Me Extra Portions 6:00 Come Dine With Me Extra Portions 6:30 Channel 4 News 7:00 Film: Fantastic Four - Tim Story’s Action Fantasy Stars Ioan Gruffudd, Michael Chiklis, Jessica Alba And Chris Evans As Reed Richards, Ben Grimm, Sue Storm And Johnny Storm, Four Astronauts Sent To Investigate A Cosmic Radiation Storm. Caught By The Storm’s Effects Before They Can Erect Safety Shields, Each Of Them Finds Their Bodies Changed To Superhuman Effect 9:00 Film: My Super Ex-Girlfriend - Uma Thurman Plays Dowdy Jenny Johnson, Who Falls In Love With Matt Saunders, Who She Meets On The Subway. But When He Finds Her A Little Too Possessive He Dumps Her, A Decision He Soon Regrets, Because Jenny JohnSon Has An Alter-Ego: Superhero G-Girl. Saunders Soon Finds Out That Hell Hath No Fury Like A Woman With Super Powers Scorned, In Ivan Reitman’s Comedy 10:50 Alan Carr: Chatty Man 11:40 Film: Volver - Drama Stars Penélope Cruz As Single Parent Raimunda, Whose Life Is Turned Upside Down By A Murder.
Five 6.00 Sunrise - National and international news 7.00 Elmo’s World 7.15 Fireman Sam 7.30 Chiro 7.40 Make Way for Noddy 7.55 Milkshake! 8.00 Hana’s Helpline 8.15 Mist: Sheepdog Tales 8.30 The Adventures of Bottle Top Bill and His Best Friend Corky 8.50 Harry and His Bucket Full of Dinosaurs 9.00 Olivia 9.15 The Mr. Men Show 9.30 Gerald McBoing Boing 10.00 The Gadget Show 11.00 Extreme Fishing with Robson Green 12.00 Chinese Food in Minutes 12.30 Zoo Days 1.00 Animal Rescue Squad 1.15 Film: The Staircase Murders 3.05 Film: Michael 5.05 Film: Private Benjamin - Goldie Hawn, Eileen Brennan, Armand Assante, Robert Webber, Sam Wanamaker, Harry Dean Stanton. Lighthearted story of a widow who joins the army. Following her elderly husband’s death on their wedding night, the widow is duped into signing up for the Women’s Army Corps. Fort Biloxi proves a disastrous initiation, but amidst the mayhem the young woman discovers self-esteem for the first time in her life. 7.00 Five News 7.05 NCIS 8.00 NCIS 9.00 CSI: NY - Gary Sinise, Melina Kanakaredes, Carmine Giovinazzo, Hill Harper, Eddie Cahill, Anna Belknap. New York-based spin-off of the crime drama series. The CSIs investigate when a seemingly successful businessman is found dead in the street, having bled to death from every orifice in his body. Delving into the victim’s background throws up some disturbing home truths for Hawkes, who is hiding a shocking secret from his colleagues 10.00 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation 11.00 Law and Order: SVU
Tv Highlights
Benidorm ITV1 - 9.30pm One-off special of the sitcom set in the titular Spanish resort. In the aftermath of her ruined wedding, unlucky bride Madge and pal Janice cadge a lift with a mysterious man who turns out to be eccentric Spanish criminal Enrique.
Fantastic Four Channel 4 - 7pm Ioan Gruffudd, Michael Chiklis, Jessica Alba And Chris Evans As Reed Richards, Ben Grimm, Sue Storm And Johnny Storm, Four Astronauts Sent To Investigate A Cosmic Radiation Storm. Caught By The Storm’s Effects Before They Can Erect Safety Shields, Each Of Them Finds Their Bodies Changed To Superhuman Effect
Birthdays: Alan Parker (1944) - Kevin Keegan (1951) - Helen Baxendale (1969) - Dean Gaffney (1978) On This Day: St Valentine’s Massacre in Chicago (1929) - Elton John Married Renate Blauel, it didn’t last (1984)
ITV 1 6.00 GMTV 6.00 The Fluffy Club 7.25 Toonattik 9.25 FA Cup Highlights 10.25 Coronation Street Omnibus 12.45 ITV News & Weather 12.55 FA Cup Live 5.55 Calendar News and Weather 6.05 ITV News & Weather 6.20 Harry Hill’s TV Burp 6.50 Dancing on Ice - Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby introduce a special Valentine’s Day edition of the show as we enter week six of the competition. Torvill and Dean kick off proceedings with a special performance, before the remaining nine contestants hit the ice with their partners. Everyone will be trying their best to melt the hearts of the judges and viewers in a bid to avoid the dreaded skate-off. And the panel are joined by a very special guest judge 8.45 Wild at Heart - Drama set on an African nature reserve. Danny’s attempts to help Alice settle into her new job at Mara backfire when a hyena goes on the rampage. With the life of an animal in the balance, Danny realises he must pull out all the stops if he is to salvage his relationship with Alice. Meanwhile, Alice discovers that Rowan and Vanessa have been seeing each other in secret. And a honeymooning couple face a charging wildebeest 9.45 Dancing on Ice - The SkateOff - Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby reveal the results of the public vote. The two couples with the fewest votes must perform again, with the judges having final say over who goes home - whose Valentines Day will end with elimination? 10.15 Piers Morgan’s Life Stories: Gordon Brown - Piers Morgan talks exclusively to Prime Minister Gordon Brown in a one-hour studio interview as part of his Life Stories series. The programme features contributions from colleagues, friends and family as Piers tries to find out more about the man behind the sober suit 11.15 ITV News & Weather 11.30 Guinness Premiership Rugby 12.30 UEFA Champions League
Channel 4 5.45 The Hoobs 6:00 The Hoobs 6:25 The Mccain Track And Field Show 7:20 Powers Of Three 8:00 The Best Of The Nba 8:45 T4 The Hills 9:15 T4: Valentine’s Day 9:50 T4: Hollyoaks Omnibus 12:20 T4: Ultimate Traveller 1:25 T4: Outside-In Festival 2:45 T4: 90210 3:40 T4: The Simpsons 4:15 T4: The Simpsons 4:45 Deal Or No Deal 5:30 Glee: Vitamin D - The Golden GlobeWinning Series Continues. Will Is Concerned That The Glee Club Has Become Slack In Their Approach To Singing, So He Puts Girls Against Boys To Fire ThEm Up. Sue Tells Terri That Emma Is After Will So Terri Takes Up The Role Of School Nurse - Despite Having No Experience - So She Can Keep An Eye On Will. She Gives Finn Some Pills To Boost His Energy Levels, Which Gives The Boys An Unfair Advantage Over The Girls 6:30 Channel 4 News - Includes Sport And Weather 7:00 The Bible: A History 8:00 Film: X-Men - Bryan Singer’s Fantasy Film Is Set On A Parallel Earth Where Humans Reluctantly Live Alongside Mutants, Those With Genetic “Defects” That Give Them SuperhumaN Powers. The Mutants Are Gathered Into Two Camps. Those At Professor Charles Xavier’s School Are Taught To Curb Their Powers And Use Them For Good, While His Opposite Number, Magneto, Believes That Humans Want To Destroy Mutants And Is Assembling A Force To Win The Day By Making The World’s Leaders Into Mutants 10:00 Derren Brown: Evening Of Wonder 11:35 Film: The Talented Mr Ripley
Five 6.00 Sunrise - National and international news 7.00 Elmo’s World 7.15 Fireman Sam 7.25 Chiro 7.35 Make Way for Noddy 7.50 The WotWots 8.00 Hana’s Helpline 8.15 Mist: Sheepdog Tales 8.30 The Adventures of Bottle Top Bill and His Best Friend Corky 8.50 Harry and His Bucket Full of Dinosaurs 9.00 Olivia 9.15 The Mr. Men Show 9.30 Gerald McBoing Boing 10.00 Hannah Montana 10.35 Wizards of Waverly Place 11.10 Top Trumps 11.40 Ice Road Truckers 12.40 Film: Lost and Found 2.40 Film: The Prince of Tides 5.00 Five News 5.05 Film: Mickey and the Seal 5.15 Film: Mulan - Disney animated adventure based on a classic Chinese folktale. When invaders threaten China, a young woman poses as a man to take her ailing father’s place in the army being trained to defend the country 6.55 Film: 50 First Dates - Adam Sandler Romantic comedy in which a playboy vet attempts to court a woman who suffers from a severe case of shortterm memory loss. The Casanova faces the challenge of wooing her again each day 8.45 Film: Click - Adam Sandler, Comedy about a workaholic father who finds that there are not enough hours in the day to balance his job and home life, until he discovers a remote control that can pause and rewind time. However, when it malfunctions, chaos ensues, and the man realises that he has lost control of his life 10.50 Film: Reign over Me - Adam Sandler - Touching tale of friendship set in post-9/11 New York. A fireman who lost his family in the tragedy is surprised to find his old college roommate down on his luck. Despite being a successful dentist with a happy family, the man feels that he has lost control of his life. The pair rekindle their friendship and face up to their demons together
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Eastenders Mon: Bradley is terrified the police will discover his secret, while Shirley wonders if she can trust Phil. Bianca is excited with wedding preparations as some surprise guests arrive early, and will Ricky survive his stag do? Tues:The police receive an anonymous tip-off, but will they arrest the right person? Ian’s suspicious behaviour raises questions for Lucy, Max worries that Jack’s plan will not save Bradley, and Dot faces a dilemma over Dotty’s future Thurs:With Bianca and Ricky making their way to the church, Carol’s appearance is in danger of ruining the wedding celebrations. Meanwhile, Janine is determined to get revenge, and Stacey and Bradley have a shock announcement to make - but will Becca’s jealous reaction lead the police to Archie’s killer? Fri:A live episode of EastEnders which sees the
Emmerdale Mon:The Bartons realise the cause of the poisoning could be very close to home. Zak is furious when Shadrach finally returns. Natasha warns Nicola to mind her own business Tues:John is forced to take responsibility for the spill. Nathan is determined to sever all ties with Ryan. Shadrach remains in the doghouse Weds:Katie suspects that Maisie is hiding something. Carl is furious when Nathan tries to buy his silence. Shadrach’s attempts to help end up causing even more trouble Thurs:Lisa finds herself in deep water when she tries to protect Olena. Katie demands the truth from Ryan. Charity is tempted by a money-making opportunity Fri:Laurel realises that it is make or break time for her marriage. Nikhil is tempted by Debbie’s offer. Shadrach finds himself out in the cold Coronation Street Mon:Can Gail cope with Joe’s absence without arousing suspicion? Jesse is not happy with Eileen
getting some new tenants. Will Dev win Sunita’s sympathy?Will Gail reveal all about Joe’s cunning plan? A pregnant Becky takes advantage of Steve at every opportunity. Will Dev go too far in re-igniting the spark with Sunita? Thurs:Will David’s attempts at impersonating Joe backfire? Dev and Sunita are interrogated by the annoying aunties. Has Jesse hit a winning streak? Fri:Joe’s debts come back to haunt Tina, but will it force Gail to reveal everything? Eileen is not happy with Jesse’s gesture. Anna is impressed by her soldier boy Gary.Will Tina agree to help Gail cover for Joe? A furious Eileen confronts a confused Jesse. Lewis turns up the heat for Audrey in the Rovers.
Neighbours Mon:Lou is warned that the police will arrest him and charge him with kidnapping if he does not hand over Harry. The whole neighbourhood pitches in to hide the lad. Karl issues Dan with an ultimatum Tues:The teens head off on their week-long holiday. Kate and Declan confront their feelings for each other. Karl encourages Dan and Libby to try couples counselling, allowing Susan
a break from their strife Wed:Declan’s behaviour leaves Kate confused. Donna meets a suave young man named Andrew at a party. Lyn resolves to enter the Erinsborough News ‘Christmas Spirit’ competition - but Paul urges Rebecca to compete against her Thurs:Libby and Dan struggle to move forward with their counselling. At the beach house, Declan and Zeke try to heal the rift between Ringo and Donna Fri:Libby and Dan struggle to come to terms with the end of their relationship. The break-up puts Steph and Lucas in a difficult position. Callum turns to Paul for advice Home and Away Mon:Are Nicole and Aden moving too fast? Will Alf leave the bay? Charlie’s anger over Angelo’s promotion impacts on their relationship Tues:Can Martha get through to Alf? Nicole opens up to Aden. Liam decides to move out of Nicole’s house. Wed:Mink reveals a shocking secret. Charlie pulls away from Angelo. Geoff and Ruby have a major row Thurs:Geoff breaks up with Ruby. Romeo and Xavier struggle to deal with Mink’s revelations. Colleen comforts Leah Fri:Liam moves in with Martha. Miles tries to help Leah deal with her agoraphobia. Geoff says goodbye to Summer Bay
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COPLEY’S COLUMN ALBERT SNODGRASS What is it when a man talks dirty to a woman? Sexual Harassment. What is it when a woman talks dirty to a man? £3.99 a minute.
What’s the fastest way to a man’s heart? Through his chest with a sharp knife. Why is it so hard for women to find men that are sensitive, caring and good-looking? Because those men already have boyfriends. How do men sort their laundry? Filthy” and “Filthy but Wearable” What’s the difference between a new husband and a new dog? After a year, the dog is still excited to see you. What makes men chase women they have no intention of marrying? The same urge that makes dogs chase cars they have no intention of driving. What is the difference between a battery and a man? A battery has a positive side. Do you know the punishment for bigamy? Two mothers-in-law. How many men does it take to open a beer? None. It should be opened by the time she brings it. Why do women have smaller feet than men? It’s one of those “evolutionary things” that allows them to stand closer to the kitchen sink.
I must confess to a bit of self interest when I recommended Sunny Daye as a top act to the White Swanin Dronfield, although I have to say that a small advertisement in this newspaper would have more than doubled the attendance. Sunny is a quality performer and she certainly did not disappoint gettingrapturous applause after each number. I had arranged to meet Cassie Kennedy, and it was great to see her performing a couple of numbers with Sunny, These two high personality girls really bounced off eachother, and who knows, a new duo may be formed in the future. Both have promised to appear in my proposed benefit night later in the year for Mercury life time achievement winner, Glen Dale, who sadlyhad to have his leg amputated last year.The wintry weather keeps coming and going which must be a nightmare for the councils who have run out of salt I notice more and more people buying wild bird food to keep our feathered friends well fed during the inclement weather. I have had a robin, who I understand are very territorial, in my garden this winter, and I saw some great tits this week.The big football story of the week is that of Chelsea footballer, John Terry being sacked as Englandfootball captain. England manager, Fabio Capello had no mercy, not surprising as he looks the type of man who would
frown on an overdue library book. I have to ask though, what is his crime to have topay such a high price? He has succumbed to a temptation which would test the most faithful red bloodedmale. His punishment lies for the rest of his life from his wife, who will bring it up every time they have anargument. He will not want to jump ship as he has children, and although his wife is a decent girl who would not deprive him of good access, it is not the same as everyday contact, I just don’t see this as a scandal.What is scandalous however is the fact that many members of parliament caught up in the expenses fiddle will leave the House of Commons with a big pay off. The cost of paying off the seventy three who have had to return their ill gotten gains is close on thirty million pounds. At least by deducting what they owe from their retirement payoff, it guarantees that all the money is repaid.The forthcoming Grand Variety Performance to raise funds for the Radio Sheffield Children’s Hospital Scannerappeal looks like it is going to be a super night, with the fantastic Billy Pearce headlining, Billy is a tremendous lad . I remember only too well ten years ago when the founder of our newspaper, Phil Booker, booked Billy to star in a charity show at the Winding Wheel in Chesterfield. on a fee of fifteen hundred
pounds. The event was poorly attended, and when Billy looked out on the audience offered to reduce his fee to four hundred pounds. Phil Booker, an honourable mandeclined on the basis that a deal was deal, and after a lot of conversation a fee of a thousand pounds was agreed.When Phil handed over the grand, Billy immediately contributed six hundred pounds to the charity. This gesturesays much about this super guy. The undercard for this event is fantastic, with top local comedian Jimmy Carol appearing with One Way, Gary Phillips, The New Chevrons, Stephanie King’s Stageshow, Carlo Santana and Whizzkid.I attended the fortieth birthday celebration of my good friend Mick Birks, nephew of top singer songwriter Vincent,Celebrities in attendance included John Reilly and Cary Bayliss from Acoustic Angels and Diana Edwards from top Abbatribute band Bjorn Again. The evening was fabulous filling the White Swan Dronfield to capacity. An invitation I received was this week addressed to Uncle Howard made me particularly happy as it was from soon to be three years old twinsJaycee and Evie who, as a father of twins myself, are very dear to my heart. They are absolute sweethearts and I am looking forward to celebrating with them, when a clown has been booked.
If your dog is barking at the back door and your wife is yelling at the front door, whom do you let in first? The dog of course. He’ll shut up once you let him in. What’s worse than a Male Chauvinist Pig? A woman that won’t do what she’s told. I married Miss Right, I just didn’t know her first name was Always. I haven’t spoken to my wife for 18 months. I don’t like to interrupt her. What do you call a man who has lost 95% of his intelligence? Divorced. Scientists have discovered a food that diminishes a woman’s sex drive by 90%. It is called Wedding Cake. Marriage is a 3-ring circus: Engagement Ring Wedding Ring, Suffering.
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WITH over 3 million tickets sold worldwide, the number one tribute show in the world, The Australian Pink Floyd Show returns to the UK in April 2010, stopping off at Sheffield Arena on Wednesday 12th May. Tickets priced £32.50 (booking fee may apply) are now on sale. Following a 40 date sell out winter arena tour of the USA & Canada, the world-renowned Australian Pink Floyd Show are currently taking their global spectacular across Europe. “On this tour we will play a ‘Greatest Hits’ type show rather than one complete album. It will give the fans a chance to see and hear many of their favourite Pink Floyd songs performed live” says singer and bass player Colin Wilson “We will of course bring a huge light show with us again, so it’s definitely a show not to miss!” “In 2009 we performed the
complete ‘Wall’ album for its 30th anniversary. In 2010 we will perform all the favourite Pink Floyd songs from across their whole catalogue. Anyone who has ever liked Pink Floyd will love this new show” adds singer and guitarist Damian Darlington. Tickets for The Australian Pink Floyd Show at Sheffield Arena are now on sale, priced £32.50 (booking fee may apply) available in person at the Arena box office, by phone on 0114 256 5656 and online at www.sheffieldarena. co.uk “A full-force, heartfelt tribute… TAPFS has become a phenomenon” The Boston Globe “They do Floyd better than Floyd do themselves” Daily Mail
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A spokesman for World Snooker said: “The qualifiers are a fantastic chance for fans to see some of the best players in snooker history as well as the stars of the future. The EISS has proved an excellent venue for the event in recent years, with superb playing conditions for the players and good crowds. We hope to see plenty of supporters turning out to watch their heroes again. The pressure on the players at this stage of the tournament is unbelievable as they all dream of getting to the Crucible. The atmosphere is sure to be tense and exciting with some exceptional snooker on offer.”
Steve Davis and Jimmy White will be among the star names battling for a place at the Crucible when the qualifying rounds of the Betfred.com World Snooker Championship come to the English Institute of Sport – Sheffield. Tickets for the Qualifiers are now on sale through Arena Ticket Shop, which is Sheffield Arena’s one stop ticket shop for all your local and regional ticketed events. From major outdoor festivals and stadium shows to theatre and concert tickets visit www. arenaticketshop.co.uk or call 0114 256 5656. The qualifiers run from February 26 to March 9, with 16 lucky winners going through to the televised stages of the world’s greatest snooker tournament at the famous Crucible Theatre in Sheffield in April. Former World Champions Steve Davis, John Parrott, Ken Doherty and Graeme Dott will all be in action, as well as popular stars such as Whirlwind White, Tornado Tony Drago and Matthew Stevens, as well as up-and-coming potters like Judd Trump, Jamie Cope and Chinese sensation Liang Wenbo. Tickets are now on sale, costing just £5 per day on February 26 and 27, £5 per session from February 28 to March 5, and £7.50 per day for the final qualifying round, which runs from March 7 to 9.
To book your tickets now, call 0114 256 5656 or visit www. arenaticketshop.co.uk. The lovely people at the Sheffield Arena have given us a pair of tickets to give to give to two lucky winners for all day tickets to the stage 3 games on Sun 7th March. Simply answer the following question and send your contact details to info@mercurynewspaper.co.uk before Friday 26th February. In what year did Steve Davis win his First World Snooker Championship at the Crucible?
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CAMRA launched its Beer Drinkers and Pub Goers Charter last night at its Annual Parliamentary Reception attended by over 100 MPs, Peers and Special Advisors. CAMRA is asking current MPs and Election Candidates to commit to: - Promote the interests of Britain’s 15m regular pub goers - Champion the community importance of well-run pubs Support the re-balancing of alcohol taxation to protect well-run community pubs, small brewers and traditional cider producers - Press reform of beer tie arrangements to ensure a fair deal for consumers, allow local brewers to sell their beers
to local pubs and to deliver a sustainable future for Britain’s pubs - Seek to address issues of alcohol-related harm through a more targeted, nuanced policy approach that supports pubs which play a positive role in community life and provide a safe and responsible place to enjoy a drink Over the coming weeks the Charter will be sent out to Election Candidates for all of the main political parties. CAMRA will also be encouraging its 110,000 members to use the Charter as a campaign tool to gain the support of their local politicians. The full charter can be downloaded from camra.org.uk
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STAR TURN! Has it really been that long since “Busted” had the pubescent girlie’s screaming for them, nowadays “Busted posters are long gone to the pop scrap bin, and those pubescent girl’s well? Worshipping new idols! or maybe married now and out in the real world, but I suspect one or two are now fully fledged rock chicks some of them showing up in Sheffield next week when Fightstar burst into town with a show at the Corp. Fightstar came to life in the mid-2000s when guitarist/ vocalist Charlie Simpson was actually still a member of Busted. Itching to tap more fully into his rock side, a random jam at a party soon turned into Simpson writing and playing songs on the side with guitarist Al Westaway
HADOUKEN! Hadouken! return with their hugelyanticipated second album, ‘For The Masses’, The follow-up to 2008’s ‘Music For An Accelerated Culture’, their 100,000 selling debut album, ‘For The Masses’ was recorded in Groningen, Holland with gilded Dutch electronic producers Noisia
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and drummer Omar Abdid. Realising they needed a bass player to enter the studio, a schoolmate of Westaway’s, Dan Haigh, soon joined Fightstar’s ranks. Rehearsing and playing as often as Simpson’s Busted schedule would allow, things quickly got more serious and it became apparent that a decision regarding the band’s future had to be made. Simpson ultimately left Busted - the group officially called it quits in early 2005 - and he looked eagerly ahead to life with Fightstar. The guys began making a name for themselves around England, both playing the Reading and Leeds Festival. Charlie Simpson could almost be accused of underestimating the challenges the band faced during the recording of “be human”, their third album and first self-funded release. After parting company with Gut Records, at the end of 2008, the band decided to release “be human” in partnership with their
management company, Raw Power, on a brand new label – Search And Destroy. “The music industry is changing and bands have to change with it,” says Westaway, “We realised we needed to be in control.” That new found control has extended to the recording of the new record. After working with Colin Richardson (Funeral For A Friend) and Matt Wallace (Faith No More) on their previous two albums, the band opted to co-produce “be human” with long time friend of the band, Laruso guitarist Carl Bown. Simpson says, “We were incredibly lucky to work with two of the best producers in rock. We learned so much from them that it felt like the time to try doing it ourselves. Carl did an exceptional job.” But the record was almost not completed at all when drummer Omar Abidi broke his wrist almost halfway through the process. “It was a full break, there was no touching bone,” Abidi says with a wince, “I
had to have an emergency operation a week later to put two pins in my wrist.” Drums had only been recorded for six tracks – recording had hit a roadblock. But rather than recruit a replacement or delay recording, the band decided, as Simpson puts it, “to keep it in the family”. While recording was a physical struggle, “be human” was free of the artistic frustrations that dogged the band’s previous albums. Simpson says, “It was great to not have anyone breathing down our necks. With our second album [One Day Son, All This Will Be Yours] I didn’t like some of the mixes the label had done and all hell broke lose. Carl was the one who redid them. On this record, we’ve nailed the sound we wanted to create when we started as a band.”
and is released on Hadouken!’s own Surface Noise Recordings. ‘For The Masses’ is a landmark modern dance-rock album that cements their reputation, as Britain’s most forward-thinking and dynamic young band. The band embark on a European tour in February 2010, and it all kicks off at The Leadmill on Feb 16th. Primarily the band are based in Leeds. They formed after
James Smith and Daniel “Pilau” Rice met at Leeds University, where they set up their own Label, Surface Noise Records. After forming the label, Smith began writing and demoing the first Hadouken! tracks. And In February 2007 Hadouken! released a two song vinyl with the song “That Boy That Girl”, which gained popularity after the video, directed by friend Bob Harlow,
made it onto MTV2. If you are wondering about that name? The band’s name comes from a special move - a throwing fireball attack called “the Hadouken” - in the video game “Street Fighter”. (Now you know).
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reviews by presley artist: Kasabian single:Vlad the ImpalerFeb release date: Mon 15th
artist: Peter Gabriel album Scratch My BackFeb release date: Mon 15th
For us here at Drag, Kasabian were possibly the best band last year. Their album was head and shoulders above their competition and they really seemed to come of age. They suddenly sounded more accomplished, more polished, but with a slightly dirtier rock and roll edge to them and less of that indie vibe. For me personally their single ‘Fire’ was one of the two best singles of the year along with Muse’ ‘Uprising’. So I was more than happy to hear a new single was being released. This is possibly the least commercial song they’ve bought out. It starts of with the dirtiest guitar sound you’re ever likely to hear and then the vocal at first is a slightly distant (sung in another room) kinda vibe. It then transcends into a rock n’ roll Black Grape with even elements of U2 (I think I may get lambasted for that comment, but I mean it in a complimentary way, even the guitar is a tad The Edge). Plus the string synth sound at the end out is absolutely gorgeous. This is so catchy its ridiculous, plus it’s an oddity in parts and that’s why I love it!
From Genesis to his solo career, Gabriel has always been fascinating to me. His off the wall musical style has always intrigued me. His live shows have always been stunning, I urge you to try and see his last tour on Youtube or DVD or wherever you can find it, he walks upside down in the middle of the air!?!? I don’t know how it was done but it’s incredible. Anyway, onto ‘Scratch My Back’. This is a really unusual concept. It’s the first part of a series of song exchanges in which Peter and other leading artists reinterpret each other’s songs. To help craft his recording of the album’s eclectic array of cult favourites and classic tracks, Gabriel enlisted former Durutti Column member John Metcalfe, composer, arranger and the expertise of producer Bob Ezrin [Pink Floyd’s ‘The Wall’, Lou Reed’s ‘Berlin’] and engineer, mixer and producer Tchad Blake [Suzanne Vega, Sheryl Crow, Tom Waits]. Gabriel describes this as a very personal record with twelve songs performed only with orchestral instruments and voice. He made the choice not to include guitar or drums. The album’s richly diverse sounds include the sparse romance of Lou Reed’s ‘The Power of the Heart’, the powerful musical journey of Elbow’s ‘Mirrorball’ and an epic arrangement of Arcade Fire’s ‘My Body Is A Cage’). There is also a cover of Bowie’s ‘Heroes’ which is being used to help the aid effort for the people of Haiti. What you get with this album is pure beauty; to hear songs done with no uniform rhythm section seems totally normal in this case because Gabriel is so clever and talented. His voice is as passionate as I’ve ever heard him. This could be one of the albums of this year. It is absolutely incredible!
artist: Mika s single: Blame it on the Girl release date: Mon 15th Feb Sometimes brilliant, sometimes annoying as hell. What do we have this time around then I hear you ask? Not annoying………good start, no ridiculous screeching high voice antics. Average song though, instantly forgettable………..so a bad end sadly.
LEGENDS OF THE OCHE
Saturday 20th February - 8pm £20 per ticket The Venue welcomes the return of this very popular event. Returning players are Eric Bristow and John Lowe. The 10 times World Champions will be joined by Keith Deller who famously held the Guinness World Record for the fastest 301, completed in just 97 seconds! Not only do we have great darts players, the MC for the night will be no other than Sky Sports presenter John Gwynne. Be prepared to laugh as two of the world’s greatest names in darts, Eric Bristow & John Lowe return to the Venue in Legends of the Oche 2010. Enjoy the competition as the legends go head to head in this two hours of great entertainment. Hear their true stories, ask them questions, come and see their skills. To avoid disappointment purchase your tickets early
VOULEZ VOUS
Saturday 27th February - 8pm £15 per ticket Voulez Vous perform a non stop barrage of Abba hits telling the whole story from band’s rise to stardom to their eventual split. So dust off your platforms and put of your flares and enjoy an unforgettable night of Abba nostalgia. Group discount available.
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VOICE OF THE NIGHTINGALE - ISSUE 24 This week was the first of our extra outside collections and could we have picked a better day?! A cold, dank Saturday morning on the Tanyard shopping centre at Wickersley in Rotherham for collections raised an extra £83.77 towards the running costs of the station. Thank you to everyone who donated and also to those who volunteered their time to help out on such a terrible day. Lets hope next week is a bit warmer… It was an ice hockey double bill this week, with the Sheffield Steelers in action on Wednesday evening in the Challenge Cup semi-final first leg against the Nottingham Panthers. As always great rivalry when these two come together but the Steelers were second best on the night as the Panthers took a 4-2 lead into the second
leg. Then on Saturday it was back to Elite league action against the Belfast Giants with the game underway with a much anticipated bust up between the two teams enforcers it wasn’t a good night again for the Steelers as it finished 3-1 to the title-chasing Giants. We had commentary of both games on Radio Nightingale for the patients of the Rotherham General Hospital and there’ll be more on Saturday as the Panthers return to the House of Steel in league action. There’s still time to register for our Challenge 2010, our sponsored run or walk over either 4km or 10km in June. In association with the Foundation for Social Improvement we are looking for people to raise money for Radio Nightingale by taking part in Challenge 2010. The event is a sponsored walk or run over two distances, either 4km or 10km taking in the fantastic scenery of Derbyshire. The event takes place on Saturday 5 June 2010 finishing at Thornbridge Hall with a BBQ and drinks. There’s no entrance fee or minimum sponsorship
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Rotherham United crashed to their second consecutive league defeat after a 2-0 loss at Darlington. The home side netted either side of half time with goals from Tadhg Purcell and Gareth Waite to leave the Millers in fifth place in League Two. Rotherham had plenty of possession but struggled throughout to create any clear cut chances, with Quakers ‘keeper Shane Redmond barely having a save to make. The signs looked good at the start for the Millers when they created an opening after four minutes. Gavin Gunning’s header forward was seized upon by Adam Le Fondre and his cross to the far post just eluded Tom Pope. Darlington began to come into the match with Purcell missing a great chance when he dragged his shot across goal on 19 minutes. Two minutes later Purcell redeemed himself when he burst into the area before firing past Andy Warrington via a deflection. Danny Harrison almost put the Millers level when Redmond was stranded outside of his goal but the Millers midfielder couldn’t find the net with a shot on the run from fully 40 yards. The Millers’ only other chance before the interval came late on when Pablo Mills connected firmly with a volley from 20 yards but his effort flew over the bar. Darlington added a second seven minutes into the second half. The awkward front man Mor Diop had LOCAL SPORT NEWS
an effort saved by Warrington low down with the ball rebounding to the striker, who laid the ball to Waite for a simple tap-in. The Millers responded and picked up the tempo but couldn’t create anything of any real substance. On 56 minutes Le Fondre looked like he was in on goal but a fantastic last ditch challenge by Ian Miller denied the prolific marksman. It coud have been worse for the Millers when sub Nathan Mulligan had an effort smothered by Warrington, with Nick Fenton clearing the rebound. Le Fondre was denied a late consolation when he skied an effort after being put through on goal. Darlington: Redmond; Miller, Madden, White, Giddings, J. Smith (Gray 84), Dempsey, Waite, Diop (Deane 61), Purcell, Main (Mulligan 70). Subs not used: Liversedge, G. Smith, Groves, Byrne. Rotherham: Warrington; Tonge, Fenton, Sharps, Gunning, Law, Mills (Roberts 55), Cummins (Broughton 61), Harrison (Marshall 74), Pope, Le Fondre. Subs: Taylor, Lund, Ellison, Joseph.
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Millers not good enough, says Ronnie Ronnie Moore was once again scathing at his players performance after the Millers fell to their second consecutive league defeat away at Darlington. Goals from Tadhg Purcell and Gareth Waite were enough to see off the Millers who struggled to create any clear cut chances. “It was embarrassing,” admitted Ronnie after the game. “I am embarrassed to lose six points to the bottom of the league and if the players aren’t embarrassed then they want locking up. We changed the system today to try and get the ball on the floor but we kept pumping balls long. We have got players here who can play, pass, move and shoot but we just didn’t see that today. We are miles better than that but we are off the pace at the moment, it’s a matter of getting the players in and working hard, that starts tomorrow.” Darlington ‘keeper Shane Redmond had very little to do which displeased Moore but he was also disappointed with the defending on both Darlington goals: “We didn’t test the goalkeeper but to be fair I don’t think our ‘keeper has had many saves to make,” added Ronnie. “The goals we gave away were comical. We couldn’t deal with the long ball into the box for the first and the lad scores, we had four or five chances to clear the second goal and we didn’t. When we did have a couple of half chances Alfie has put them past the post, on another day he scores.”
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STEELERS END THE WEEK BETTER THAN THEY STARTED IT The Sheffield Steelers’ week certainly improved over time, after an abysmal defeat to the Nottingham Panthers on Wednesday in the Challenge Cup Semi Finals, they drew with the Belfast Giants on Saturday, and beat the Irish side on Sunday, rounding off a grueling six games in ten days. Yet another “Biggest game of the season” came and went at the Arena on Wednesday, and Sheffield netminder Andrew Verner would probably rather forget his 100th EIHL game, as the Steelers were 3-0 down by the end of the first period, and 4-0 down with just three minutes remaining on the clock. Goals from Jay Henderson, Cameron Mann and Marty Gascon put the Panthers ahead in the first 20 minutes. The second period passed with no goals for either side, and with just over a minute gone in the third period David Clarke fired home the Panthers’ fourth goal, much to the dismay of the home crowd. All was not lost, however, as Joey Talbot scored the Steelers’ first goal at 57:00, and soon after Steelers’ tough guy Mike Sgroi was brought down in sight of the goal and awarded a penalty shot. Jonathan Zion stepped up to take the shot and scored, giving the Steelers hope as they go into Nottingham on the 10th for the second leg of the semi final. On Saturday the Belfast Giants came to the Sheffield Arena, for the first of a double-header weekend. As pre-arranged via the Steelers radio show on BBC Radio Sheffield, the two teams’ big guns, Mike Sgroi in the Steelers’ corner and Sean McMorrow in the Giants’
corner, started the game with a fight, Sgroi not even bothering to get into position for the face-off, preferring to stand in preparation for the fight instead. Sadly for Steelers fans it was Sgroi who hit the ice first, both players picking up fighting majors with 00:01 on the clock. Neither team scored in the opening period, though the Steelers were out-shot 13-8. Joey Talbot opened the scoring for the Steelers in the second period, before the Giants drew level with a goal from Colin Shields. McMorrow was spoken to by officials on more than one occasion for leaning so far over the Giants’ bench in an attempt to converse with Steelers’ Captain Jonathan Phillips, and Jason Hewitt, but it was Randy Dagenais who would be the one in a scuffle before the end of the game. It took until 50:26 for the next goal, and when it came it was for the Giants, Pat Bateman scoring for the visitors before Pierre-Luc Faubert scored an empty-netter with just four
seconds on the clock. Sunday brought the second game of the double header, and it was almost 15 minutes before one of the sides gave up a goal, with Steelers’ Jonathan Zion scoring past Stephen Murphy in the Giants’ net. The Giants soon leveled the scores with a goal from Jeff Szwez, but Kevin Bolibruck put the Steelers back in the lead going into the second period. Once again the Giants drew level as Szwez added his second of the night, but the Steelers soon took the lead once again with a goal from Jeff Legue on the powerplay. Doug Sheppard gave the Steelers further advantage with a goal in the 47th minute, but the Giants pulled one back at 58:58. The Steelers are in action at the Arena once again this weekend, with a game on Saturday February 13th against their biggest rivals, the Nottingham Panthers. Tickets are available from the Sheffield Arena Box Office (0114 256 56 56).
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Sheffield Wednesday went down to an unfortunate defeat against high-flying Nottingham Forest at the City Ground on Saturday. The Owls seemed to have secured a point when in-form hitman Luke Varney cancelled out Dexter Blackstock’s first half opener from the penalty spot. But Forest striker Blackstock had the final word, claiming a late winner to settle an entertaining contest that SWFC dominated in part. And despite the narrow loss, there were plenty of positives for newly crowned Manager of the Month Alan Irvine to take as his side gave promotion hopefuls Forest one of their toughest tests of the season so far. Wednesday made one change from the side that beat Plymouth Argyle at Hillsborough last weekend as Frank Simek returned to the right back berth following Lewis Buxton’s hamstring injury. That switch aside, it was as you were for the Owls in the Midlands to face a Forest side out to get back on track after suffering their first defeat in 20 games at local rivals Derby County - and their first league loss in almost a year. Wednesday opened with a Varney snapshot that Lee Camp saved comfortably and the visitors continued on the front foot through the early exchanges, albeit without causing any undue concern in the Forest half. When Forest ventured up front, the Owls’ defence held firm as Irvine’s side looked well organised all over the pitch. Chances were at a premium at both ends until Forest were awarded a penalty midway through the half. Blackstock thumped a shot into the arm of Darren Purse and the Wednesday skipper could count himself unfortunate to see the referee point to the spot. Penalty duty fell to Blackstock, who calmly dispatched past Lee Grant from 12 yards. Forest were duly buoyed and Nathan Tyson tested Grant with a low drive from distance moments later before Robert Earnshaw sent a halfchance high into the 4,000 travelling Wednesdayites packed behind Grant’s goal. The Owls needed a response and almost got it as Luke Varney forced an excellent save from Camp after the loanee
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striker slipped his marker in the penalty area. The hosts were undaunted, though, and Grant had to be alert to parry Robert Earnshaw’s curling free kick to safety. Wednesday started the second half as they did the first and came close to restoring parity three minutes in. Darren Potter lofted a 25-yard free kick goalwards but the ball deflected from the wall and onto the crossbar with Camp flat-footed. The Owls continued to press as Forest struggled to make an impression in the final third but that said, the hosts’ rearguard was also largely untroubled after the scare from Potter. Irvine sent on Leon Clarke and Etienne Esajas to add some attacking impetus and the move paid dividends as Esajas was instrumental in hauling Wednesday level on 74 minutes. The Dutchman drilled a low shot across goal that fell kindly to Varney, who made no mistake with a firm finish past Camp. But just as the Owls threatened to really turn the screw, Forest scored from their first meaningful attack of the second half on 79 minutes. Chris Cohen sent a dangerous free kick into the box and although Grant kept out Blackstock’s low header, the keeper could do nothing to prevent the hitman pouncing on the rebound to double his tally and secure three valuable points. Forest: Camp, Perch, Morgan, Wilson, Earnshaw (Adebola 70), Tyson (Anderson 65), Cohen, Gunter, McKenna, Moussi, Blackstock (McGoldrick 84) Unused substitutes: Chambers, McGugan, Smith, Majewski Owls: Grant, Simek, Purse, Beevers, Spurr, Soares (Clarke 67), Potter, O’Connor, Gray (Esajas 67), Tudgay, Varney Unused substitutes: Jameson, Hinds, McAlister, Lekaj, Clarke, Boden Referee: Trevor Kettle Attendance: 27,900 (3,718 away)
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Irvine: ‘we deserved something’ Alan Irvine was left disappointed to leave the City Ground empty handed on Saturday evening after falling to a 2-1 defeat to Nottingham Forest. A penalty incorrectly awarded to Forest after Darren Purse tried to avoid Dexter Blackstock’s first half shot saw the home side go 1-0 up against the run of play and Irvine was gravely disappointed to be on the end of referee, Trevor Kettle’s wrong decision to give a spot kick. “There was only man who thought that was a penalty and unfortunately it was given,” Irvine told press after the match. “I have watched the incident again and the ball hit Darren Purse on the back. But even with the ones that do strike players’ arms in those circumstances you’re never quite sure what is going to be given; often it isn’t a penalty and sometimes it is a penalty. I really wish that could be cleared up once and for all. Irvine had been encouraged by his team’s performance at Forest, as the Owls were on top for long spells of the game. Wednesday equalised through Luke Varney inside the last 20 minutes of the game but Blackstock pounced from a set piece to score his second of the match and secure all three points five minutes later. “I thought that for ten or 15 minutes after conceding the penalty it did affect us a bit,” Irvine admitted. “We got a little bit wrapped up in contesting every decision the referee made at that point but we got our concentration and our focus back at half time. We talked about a few things that were important tactically and I thought we were in the ascendency in the second half. “I have been here a number of times and Forest have been terrific here. I thought we gave them a lot more problems than I have seen any other team give them this season so I was pleased about that. “I felt we thoroughly deserved something from the game. I am not saying we deserved to win but I thought we might win having got to 1-1 because we were on the front foot at the time. I don’t know if Lee Grant actually had a save to make in the second half other than conceding the goal.” Irvine added: “When you put into context how good Forest are I thought it was a very good performance. They are a really good team and I think Billy has got them playing very well. I think they will have an excellent chance of getting automatic promotion. Taking all that into consideration I think our lads did very well to have them on the back foot as much as we did.” The Owls boss, who was named as the Coca-Cola Championship’s Manager of the Month just before kick-off, will now be focussing on his players’ recovery and quickly switching his attentions to Tuesday evening’s encounter with Blackpool at Hillsborough.
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Irvine scoops Manager of the Month After a storming start as manager of Sheffield Wednesday, Alan Irvine has been announced as the Championship Manager of the Month for January. Irvine was appointed as the new Wednesday manager one week prior to his first league match in charge against Barnsley. The Owls were rooted in the bottom three upon Irvine’s arrival but the former Preston boss hit the ground running and steered Wednesday to four wins from five games. Against the odds, Wednesday recorded back to back away victories against Barnsley and Blackpool before beating Peterborough United on home soil. Despite defeat to Scunthorpe United, the Owls retuned to winning ways against Plymouth Argyle at Hillsborough. Irvine said: “It’s a fantastic start and the award is a mark of the players working really hard and the staff working really hard behind the scenes. We’re all going to have to do this again from now until the end of the season so that we can get to where we want to be.” Also short-listed for the January award were Dave Jones of Cardiff City, Billy Davies of Nottingham Forest and Scunthorpe United’s Nigel Adkins. Alan Curbishley, chairman of the Coca-Cola Manager of the Month Awards panel, said: “Alan Irvine has done remarkably well in double-quick time since taking the reins at Sheffield Wednesday. His side are now out of the relegation places and can look forward to the rest of the season with great optimism.”
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As we approach the business end of the season the time has come to check all other relegation candidates’ fixtures and results as intently as we check our own. I still believe we’ll be OK due to our own endeavours and we’ll get by without relying on winners from Chad Bond, Romone Rose or the brilliantly named Cedric Van Der Gun to save our souls. However, it’s also a boost to hear a rival losing and knowing that they have slipped deeper into the mire due to poor performances by Pim Balkestein, Hameur Bouazza or Eddie Oshodi. I often wonder why football grounds have stopped displaying the latest scores on placards at the side of the pitch (on the North Stand side if I remember rightly), each with a corresponding letter assigned to each fixture that is clearly labelled in the matchday programme. It will give a boost to programme sales, relieve reliance on our Spectrum style scoreboard and give a little rustic feel to the ground – a welcome reminder of what is was like to see such Wednesday greats as Malcom Darling, Ivor Seemley and Harold Wilcockson. As all eyes turn to another hectic month of vitally important fixtures, we’re all hoping for a better performance from the officials who goofed up at the City Ground. Let’s hope for refs in the ilk of former whistlers including Roger Furnandiz, Lester Shapter and Billy Bombroff. What a wonderfully exotic game it is we all love.
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ISSUE 835
WILLIAMSON GRABS LAST MINUTE POINT Derby-born Lee Williamson grabbed United’s late leveller in Saturday’s Championship encounter. The midfielder struck in injurytime to ensure that United’s hard work was rewarded with a point. After going 592 minutes without conceding in the league at Bramall Lane, Robbie Savage gave Derby the lead before United bossed the second half. Nosworthy, Kallio and Yeates all made their full home debuts and Evans was recalled for the home encounter. The injured duo of Morgan and Harper missed out, whilst Ward and Geary dropped to the bench. Derby gave a full debut to former Blade Tonge, whilst Hulse also started. With only three recognised defenders in the starting eleven, the visitors would have been wondering how United would line up and it was quickly evident that Montgomery would start at rightback with Nosworthy and Kallio the new pairing in central defence. Evans joined Henderson - captain the absence of Monday - in attack, with Cresswell switching to the left side of midfield. With a completely different back four from the one that started the previous home game, it was understandable that they would take time to gel, although the visitors almost took advantage. On three minutes Stewart’s quick free-kick backfired and after Commons outstripped Kallio down the flank, his cross was deflected just wide at the near post by Hulse. The Derby striker, and Nosworthy, connected with Bunn in the incident and the Blades goalkeeper needed treatment before continuing. United were appealing for a penalty soon after when Yeates was impeded by McEveley from Cresswell’s cross but there was no award and the subsequent shot by Williamson was snuffed out. Worse was to follow as Derby netted with their next opportunity - a speculative effort.
With 17 minutes gone, the Blades half-cleared a throw-in from the left but the ball fell invitingly for SAVAGE to hammer back a first-time effort, who flew beyond Bunn’s right hand and into the net. In less than a minute after the restart, United had a chance to respond. Yeates, prominent early on, provided a cross from the right and after Henderson headed down, the difficult to control shot from Williamson was just wide. The dangerous Commons got the better of Nosworthy and saw his shot turned around the post by Bunn as the goal boosted the visitors. Pearson was also causing problems on the left flank. The name of Williamson was the first to be taken by referee Salisbury, for either a foul on Commons or subsequent dissent, whilst the Derby player was soon back on his feet and forcing Bunn into another save. As the interval drew near the Blades began to push the visitors back but a number of stray passes and break downs in communication on the pitch ensured that the half-time whistle was greeted with indications of displeasure by Unitedites. Blackwell sent out the same eleven for the second period and the Blades continued with the same momentum they finished the first half, although Derby created the first chance, Green sweeping Tonge’s cross onto the roof of the net. Yeates was keen to get on the ball but he was unable to trouble Bywater with two shots early in the second half. The first, after getting the better of Savage, was well off target with his unfavoured left foot and the second was a 25-yard free-kick which flew over the crossbar. Kallio was the second to be booked, again for a foul on Commons, whilst Bunn needed more treatment, the result of the early clash, and also relinquished goalkicking duties.
Ward taking the place of Henderson, with Cresswell moving to a central role, was boss Blackwell’s first change and Montgomery was again the replacement captain. A forced change was next, with Bunn finally succumbing and Bennett taking over in goal, whilst the manager’s final throw of the dice was introducing Camara for Evans. The majority of the attacking intent was now coming from United and a double chance on 72 minutes left the home fans wondering when a change of luck was coming. In a similar fashion to how Savage gave Derby the lead, Stewart’s long range effort was parried by Bywater and the follow up, from Camara, was kept out by a combination of the goalkeeper and Buxton. United’s opportunities continued but the clock was ticking down. From a Yeates corner, Stewart swept the ball wide at the near post and a good move between substitutes Ward and Camara went unrewarded. On 85 minutes the hard-working Yeates danced through the midfield but from his lay-off Camara’s shot was blocked by McEveley and then, from an accurate Quinn cross, Cresswell headed wide, under pressure from two defenders. Just before the fourth official announced that five injury-time minutes would be played, Quinn’s powerful effort struck Barker but United’s endeavour was finally rewarded in the first minute of the additional period. Yeates was again involved, trying to forage his way through the Derby defence and Camara was also well-placed but the ball dropped nicely for WILLIAMSON, who composed himself before firing under the body of Bywater. In the final minute of the additional time United went close once more, Buxton deflecting Williamson’s cross into the arms of Bywater, but despite picking up just a point, the Blades fans were appreciative of the efforts at the final whistle.
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Gaffer’s verdict Kevin Blackwell made no attempt to gloss over United’s overall performance against Derby County but insisted that they were worth a draw in the end because of their second-half efforts. Lee Williamson’s last minute equaliser brought the reward that consistent late pressure deserved, despite a disjointed display: “We weren’t very good and Derby were better than us for probably 60% of the match. But we turned it round, had the better chances and deserved the point for perseverance. “There was tremendous block against Camara, Cresswell went close and there were a couple of saves and blocks as well. “I was disappointed with the goal we conceded because we know Robbie Savage lurks in that area and we had worked on stopping that in training “We are having to make too many changes again which is affecting confidence, and sometimes you accept a point because of the circumstances. The crowd got on the players’ backs at times but I am pleased that they didn’t buckle. “We are having a bad spell, we know that, but there is a lack of understanding because of the changes, and with what has happened to Morgan, and now Bunn and Harper I am going to have to make more. “There are players playing out of position in the back four, we had three players in Yeates, Kallio and Nosworthy making their home debuts, and you just don’t get an instant understanding. “It was probably a wake-up call to the new lads to learn what it is like to be a Sheffield United player in terms of what is expected of them by ourselves and the supporters. “I said at half-time that courage comes in many guises in football. It might mean making a tackle or a header, but when the crowd is restless and the form isn’t there it is sometimes getting on the ball and playing a pass. And if it doesn’t come off and the crowd have a go, it is having the nerve and confidence to keep trying it. “Lee Williamson took 45 minutes to really get going but after that he got on the ball more and he has a goal in him as we saw.” With James Harper ruled out with and ankle injury, Lee Williamson came in whilst Nick Montgomery was switched to right-back: “I have a couple who can play there but they are not really ready and I needed someone who was playing every week, especially as the defence didn’t know each other anyway.” Mark Bunn, replaced by Ian Bennett after 68 minutes, was damaged in the third minute in a collision with Rob Hulse but carried on bravely until forced to succumb: “He got a deadleg on each thigh and bent a finger back in the same incident, and he did well to carry on like he did. He looks likely to be out on Tuesday at Preston but he is a tough character and we will have to see how he responds. “It was doubly unfortunate for us because I wanted to use a third outfield substitute to try something else but couldn’t when ‘Benno’ had to go on.”
A VIEW FROM THE TERRACE
A Fan’s Weekly Verdict Written by Jon Warburton
They said the Titanic was the unsinkable ship An immovable machine, completely impenetrable to anything that could be thrown at it. Similar maxims were applied to Sheffield United’s back line that finished last season so strongly, but just like the Titanic, that defence is now foundering with little sign of imminent reprieve. There have been times throughout the last twelve months when Kevin Blackwell has spoken of a supreme confidence in the Blades’ ranks, and sure belief that the team can beat anyone. It is at times like this, when the Blades’ defensive set up is about as watertight as the beaten Titanic, that Blackwell’s brazen confidence seems somewhat misjudged. There has been a catalogue of errors, misfortune and forced decisions that has decimated our rearguard. Of the ‘Famous Five’ that made us solid last season, not one of them is currently in the team. The young starlets Kyle Walker and Kyle Naughton were both shipped out to Tottenham for around £10 million, a move we were told was vital for our long term financial stability. Fans frustrations surrounding this deal were tempered by the agreement that Walker would come back to the Lane on a season long loan. But like a colossal iceberg looming out of the darkness, Walker’s urgent recall has left us severely dented. The loss of Matt Kilgallon is appreciable in isolation. The ambitious defender wanted out with his sights on Premier League football, but the failure to adequately replace him rankles. We are still without Paddy Kenny, serving time for ‘Calpol’ misdemeanours, and amongst all these omissions, we have now lost Chris Morgan to injury for up to two months, the one man that in all adversity can hold us together. I wouldn’t go as far as to say that we are a sinking ship, but in the last twelve months we have hit our fair share of icebergs, and you just wonder if enough lifeboats exist to bring us through it unscathed.
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