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SHEFFIELDERS PITCH IN TO TACKLE WINTER SNOW Preparations are well in hand to deal with extreme weather conditions in Sheffield this winter. Locally, over 50 people have offered to get stuck in to help keep Sheffield’s roads and footways clear this winter. The new snow wardens volunteered as a result of the ‘Great Snow Debate’ over the summer months. Local people were asked to comment on a package of options to help keep the city moving during times of prolonged and heavy snowfall in the future. At a national level, the Government’s Independent Review of the severe winter weather recommended that the Highways Agency should hold a reserve stock of 250,000 tonnes of salt to be used as a last resort in case of very bad weather again this winter. In Sheffield, the

Council’s response to the Review was to order a supply of salt equivalent to the amount used last winter, which was the worst in the city for over 30 years. The total delivered to date is 24,000 tonnes with 4,000 tonnes on hold at the supplier’s depot. Encouraging the support of local volunteer snow wardens will complement the Council’s own strategy to keep the city on the move throughout the winter months. The volunteers will be given suitable equipment and training by the Council as well as a supply of grit to use in their local area. The national salt shortage was a key issue at a strategic level, but at a local level there a great deal of concern over the condition of side roads and footways. There was also confusion about

what action individual householders and small businesses could take to help themselves and others in tackling ice and snow. The national media had featured articles relating to the potential legal liabilities of individuals if someone had a fall. The Council’s Legal Services have advised that residents salting and gritting in a public spirited manner should not be sued for compensation and, if a third party should have an accident as a result of their actions, then that liability should remain with the Council as the Highway Authority. Councillor Shaffaq Mohammed, the Council’s Cabinet member for Communities said: “There are some things the Council will always do when it snows heavily, such as keeping main roads and public transport

routes as clear as possible, keeping schools open as long as it is safe to do so and providing services to vulnerable people across the city. “We believe it is important to make it possible for local people to get involved and the new snow wardens, with our support, will help to keep the city moving if heavy and lasting snow strikes Shefﬁeld again. If anyone else is able to commit themselves to becoming a snow warden, they should contact Street Force on 0114 273 4567 and we can provide the necessary equipment and training.” The Council’s Cabinet members will consider the feedback from the Great Snow Debate at their meeting on Wednesday 27 October.

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COPLEYʼS COLUMN Is there anybody not been stricken by the virus that is prevalent at present? I was actually in a queue at the medicine section at Sainsburys, with all about me coughing and spluttering. I have really been suffering, so much so that I had to miss an evening that I have been looking forward to for months, the Paul Pashley concert at Crookes Club, which was a charity night to beneﬁt Sincere Support. To make matters worse, I have had many reports stating it was the best night out ever. I did manage one night out, however, to go along to support my dear friend Sunny Daye, who was appearing at the Devonshire Arms at Dore. Sunny agreed to pick me up from home, but had to be early as she ﬁrst had to go to Meadowhall. When she informed me that the shop she was visiting was none other than Ann Summers, I thought how brave, or silly she was taking me, as Caron cannot trust me to behave in Sainsburys. Apart from asking the location of the shop in a very loud voice, and giving a few sales tips to the staff, such as not to say when someone asks for a size twenty six see-through negligee, ‘Who

would want to see through that’ ? I was on my best behaviour. I should say that born again hedonist, Sunny was buying some raunchy stage clothes and did not visit the electrical department. The evening was excellent for a number of reasons. Firstly, whilst in the car park supervising Mercury Media boss, David Hayes, while he unpacked Sunny’s gear, my nephew appeared, who I have not seen for years as he lives in Staffordshire, and was on business in Sheffield. I had a few drinks with David Hayes and his father –in –law, and was later joined by well known Sheffield character, Barrie Sansby, who now resides in Blackpool, but was shopfitting in Meadowhall. Barrie is always great company, and has been my close pal for over forty years, as well as building an extension on my house. Sunny’s performance, as always, was exceptional, receiving rapturous applause from the large number of people in attendance. She is now a changed woman, after a recent nasty experience romantically, after twelve years in exile. Her recent problems, have strangely been a blessing in disguise, and she has emerged a new woman and a real bon-viveur We are all being encouraged

Last Weekʼs Solutions ACROSS: 4) Against, 8) Hungry, 9) Crumble, 10) Wicket, 11) Extend, 12) Front man, 18) Narrator, 20) Repast, 21) Tipple, 22) Condemn, 23) Lineup, 24) Meaning. DOWN: 1) Show off, 2) Knock on, 3) Orient, 5) Gardener, 6) Inmate, 7) Silent, 13) Man-to-man, 14) Stopper, 15) Pre-empt, 16) Remote, 17) Pardon, 19) Raisin. to be green these days, and accordingly enquired of a woman from the council what the green bin and blue box were all about. She was appalled when I told her I used the green bin for newspapers and dog turds. I decided to look into re-cycling now I have found out it doesn’t make you saddle sore, and I am really amazed by this. Apparently, there are trials in the south of England, whereby your domestic gas supply comes from your toilet. You go for a number two, it goes into a processor in your garden, where it is heated to produce methane gas, then injected by a chemical to make it smell like natural gas. Imagine the scenario, when in the cold winter, you can go out for a vindaloo, and the next day, have the heating on full. On the football scene, two things happened on Saturday which cost me a small fortune, Shefﬁeld United equalising with the last kick of the game and Northampton losing four three after leading three nil. I did say that Wednesday would not lose a game in October, and my prediction looks like coming true. The Owls won away, while the fans of the other lot must have thought Christmas had come early with three goals and a point at home to celebrate.

Showjumping is returning to Sheffield when the Yorkshire International Showjumping Event takes over the Motorpoint Arena from Friday 22nd April until Sunday 24th April 2011, the Easter weekend. The three-day, three star international showjumping event is set to be a first-class competition on the equestrian calendar and is scheduled to take place for the next three years. Endorsed by John Whitaker MBE, the event is bringing International Showjumping back to Yorkshire; the home of many top ranking Showjumpers, past and present. “Yorkshire has a tradition of success on the International Showjumping stage and I’m extremely proud to be the face of this event which is bringing top class competition back to Yorkshire, a county which has most likely produced more international riders than any other.” John Whitaker MBE. £150,000 in rider prize-money is on offer during the three days of the show from Amateur Championship, National Championships and International Classes including Puissance and Grand Prix events. This event is supported by Welcome to Yorkshire, the Official Tourism agency for Yorkshire. Gary Verity CEO of Welcome to Yorkshire commented: “We are really looking forward to hosting such a high profile event as it meets many of our objectives such as bringing sport to the community, attracting more visitors to Yorkshire and the subsequent benefits to the local economy that this brings with it.” The event will make Showjumping as accessible to the public as possible. With two performances a day – the ticket price allows the holder to enjoy both National Finals and heavily contested International

Classes in addition to further displays and activities yet to be announced. In addition to this, the earlier tickets sold will also give you access to the Behind The Scenes Tours, Rider Signings, and Accompanied Course Walks, an activity that will enable you to get a real feel for the sport at a level you may not have experienced before. Yorkshire has always been a county synonymous with showjumping and is the county that has produced more international riders than any other. Maria Clayton, Head of Communications for British Showjumping commented: “To say we are delighted that this new event has come to fruition would be an under-statement. One of our core aims has been to bring our sport back into the centre of thriving communities in addition to creating additional International shows to assist with our performance pathway programmes. With the foresight and vision of Welcome to Yorkshire we are now able to meet these and we are extremely grateful for both this and the opportunity to have such a superb platform to showcase our existing and up and coming talented riders.” All day tickets give you access to both the afternoon and evening shows - these tickets are currently priced £20, but will rise to £22 from the 1st January 2011 (tickets may be subject to booking fee). Season tickets covering all three days of the event are also available - these tickets are currently priced £55, but will rise to £61 from the 1st January 2011 (tickets may be subject to booking fee). Season tickets can only be booked in person or through the ticket hotline on 0114 256 56 56, they are not available online.

inﬂuential bands of their time. Step back in time and relive the past during an evening true to the 60s when pop music was at its very best.

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Seeing Stars Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson went on a camping trip. After a good meal and a bottle of wine they lay down for the night, and went to sleep. Some hours later, Holmes awoke and nudged his faithful friend awake. “Watson, look up at the sky and tell me what you see.” Watson replied, “I see millions and millions of stars.” “What does that tell you?” Holmes questioned. Watson pondered for a minute. “Astronomically, it tells me that there are millions of galaxies and potentially billions of planets. Astrologically, I observe that Saturn is in Leo. Horologically, I deduce that the time is approximately a quarter past three. Theologically, I can see that God is all powerful and that we are small and insigniﬁcant. Meteorologically, I suspect that we will have a beautiful day tomorrow. What does it tell you?” Holmes was silent for a minute, then spoke. “Watson, you idiot. Someone has stolen our tent.”

Man on a scooter A man in a Porsche 911 stops at a stoplight and a guy on a scooter pulls up next to him. The guy on the scooter leans over and takes an admiring look at the inside of the Porsche and tells the driver that he has a really hot car. Well, the light turned green so the driver of the Porsche decides to show off and peels out and leaves the guy on the scooter in the dust. Then, all of a sudden, he sees the scooter zip on past him. So, being a little cocky, the Porsche driver floors it again and blows past the guy on the scooter. A few seconds later, he again sees the scooter zip on past him. So now he’s a little irate as well as a little mifted that that scooter keeps passing him so he floors it until he is going over 100 mph. He thinks to himself that there would be no way that scooter could catch him now, but The Sensational Sixties Experience recognition when their first combined then looks in the rearview mirror is set to appear at the Sheffield City release Young Girl hit the number and sees that scooter starting to Hall on Friday November the 5th. 1spot in the UK & number 2 in the catch up. He then decides to find A brand new production for 2010 USA. Other hits include Over You out what that scooter really is and & This Girl Is Now A Woman. Sit making this without doubt the most slams on his brakes. Then the explosive 60’s show touring the UK, back, relax & enjoy the fantastic scooter crashes into the Porsche. harmonies of The Union Gap uk. this is the must see 60’s show for After the dust settled, the Porsche 2010. All the original hits performed driver sees the scooter driver Alan Mosca by three of the most popular bands lying in the road and goes over to Alan has been in the business for of the 60s Starring The Tremeloes, him and askes how he could go over forty years, 32 of which were Hermans Hermits and The Union as fast as the Porsche on a little Gapuk & hosted by Alan Mosca from spent touring with Freddie & The Dreamers. Alan will have you Freddie & The Dreamers. wimpy scooter... The dying man spellbound & in stitches telling you Don`t miss the ultimate sensational replied, “I can’t really, but my his unique stories about touring 60s show of 2010 with over 25 hits suspenders were caught on your the world in the 1960’s up until the performed by three of the most side mirror....”

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• The word “Checkmate” in chess comes from the Persian phrase BOOK EARLY TO AVOID The Tremeloes “Shah Mat,” which means “the DISAPPOINTMENT Probably the most popular 60’s king (shah) is dead (mat).” band still touring all over the world • Kissing helps prevent tooth Tickets are available from the box today. Re-live the magic of this decay office on, 0114-2-789-789 or online golden era, and experience all the @ www.sheffieldcityhall.co.uk • One California law states fantastic harmonies & the hits of that sunshine is guaranteed to all THE TREMELOES including Twist Here at The Mercury we have two & Shout, Do You Love Me, Here people pairs of tickets to give away to lucky • Moderate dancing burns 250 to Comes My Baby, Helule Helule, readers, simply answer the following Even Bad Times Are Good, Call 300 calories an hour question and send the answer along Me Number One, Angel Of The • Your thumb is the same length with your daytime contact details to Morning & the Internationally as your nose info@mercurynewspaper.co.uk acclaimed ‘Silence Is Golden’ plus • Butterflies smell with their feet many more. • Canada is the westernized Finish this famous Tremeloes hit... version of “Kanata” which is Silence is ________? Hermans Hermits an Indian word meaning “Big Hermans Hermits throughout the Village” mid-60’s music scene proved to be a Closing Date: Friday 29th October • An egg laden goldfish is called a dominating force worldwide. From twit 1964 the band chalked up over 23 top • In Hong Kong, a betrayed wife 20 singles, 10 hit albums, 3 major is legally allowed to kill her movies. Hermans Hermits as of to cheating adulterous husband but date have sold 75,000,000 records she may only do so with her worldwide. Their chart breaking bare hands hits include, Mrs Brown You’ve • In Germany, an official approval Got A Lovely Daughter, Silhouettes, is needed before a new born is There’s A Kind Of Hush, Henry V111, Something Is Happening & named. I’m Into Something Good & many • Infants spend more time more to numerous to mention. dreaming than adults do • Impotence is grounds for The Union Gapuk divorce in 26 U.S. states The Union Gap gained worldwide

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INXS formed in their native Australia in the late seventies and quickly established themselves as a great live band. However it wasn’t until the early eighties that they began to break through as a recording act, first in Australia and then globally. IVE This INXS concert from the Loreley INTERVIEW EXCLUS Festival in Germany was filmed for the artist: Sound of Guns famous German TV series Rockpalast on by KT Evans June 21st 1997, just five months before With huge backing from the likes of the tragic early death of lead singer NME, Festival Republic and Radio 1, as Michael Hutchence on November 22nd, well as a national tour under their belts, and includes a string of INXS classics Liverpool’s Sound Of Guns seem to be such as ‘Need You Tonight’, ‘Suicide ticking all the right boxes. Blonde’, ‘Elegantly Wasted’, ‘Never Tear Their current release ‘Architects’ was Us Apart’, ‘Mystify’, ‘New Sensation’, made Single Of The Week by Greg ‘Bitter Tears’, ‘Taste It’ and many more. It With his debut Maxinquaye regularly James on Radio 1, projecting them onto also comes complete with Bonus Material, appearing in canonical top albums of all a national stage (not to mention Leeds One of the most incredible reinventions time lists, Tricky has constantly moved including the fascinating six tracks from and Readings AND The Big Weekend’s, these shores have seen for some time, the first INXS performance on Rockpalast and evolved into something unique. sharing the bill with Kasabian…yeah Plan B follow up the success of his Hamburg 1984. Having collaborated with artists as diverse that’s right!) So prior to their supporting recent shows and retro soul album Personally, I am so pleased that this conas Bjork, Massive Attack, Terry Hall & performance to Detroit Social Club on with a UK tour, which brings him to cert has finally been given a full release. Alison Moyet in the past, Tricky has 14th October, Mercury caught up with Sheffield on the 29th October with a There is an INXS live DVD out there from continued this by teaming up with Primal the band to talk festivals, ambitions and show at the O2 Academy. Wembley Stadium, but this is so much Scream frontman Bobby Gillespie on his achievements. Benjamin Paul Ballance Drew, primarily better and I’ll explain why. Firstly Rockforthcoming new album. The trip-hop Almost at the fi nishing line of their known as Plan B, is an English singer, palast has always been a fantastic German star’s ninth and latest studio LP was national UK tour, Sound Of Guns have rapper and actor from Forest Gate, music channel; I think probably THE best preceded by first single ‘Murder Weapon’. gigged the length and breadth of the London. Plan B released his criticallyin the world. I have seen so many brilliant You can catch his much talked about country, promoting their ambitious music. acclaimed début album Who Needs gigs filmed by these guys. Its not just the live show at The Leadmill on Thursday ‘It’s all about putting on a show; it’s just Actions When You Got Words in 2006. artists they choose to film, its they way 21st October. Tricky was born in Knowle been great out on the road. We really His first top ten single was as the featured West, Bristol, England. His father left the that they do it. They always manage to just wanted to get out and play to more artist on “End Credits” by Chase & Status. family before he was born and his mother, bring an intimacy to the show. This gig for people.’ Bringing their fl amboyant set to Drew has also been successful as an actor Maxine Quaye, committed suicide when example is filmed at Loreley in Germany. the masses, the tour has seen them sell with supporting roles in Adulthood and It’s an outdoor venue, which has stone he was only four. He named his solo out numerous venues, including their Harry Brown and he has also directed and album after her - Maxinquaye - and once steps leading up to the front of the stage. home town. ‘Liverpool was obviously starred in his own film The Defamation of said that though he hardly knew her, he The audience are in a kind of smallgreat there because we sold out to the 500 Strickland Banks which will be released ish Greek looking amphitheatre where feels like she’s speaking through him with people capacity. It’s pretty cool here at in 2010 along with his second studio everything is in stone tiers. It’s a fantastic his words. He spent his youth in the care The Plug though.’ album of the same name. This album venue, looks and feels as if it’s steeped in of his grandmother, who often let him Stemming from the same scene as some was released in April 2010, and went history, and it probably is. Please excuse watch old horror movies instead of going of music’s finest, Sound Of Guns speak straight into the UK album chart at #1. my ignorance for not knowing more about to school. At 15 he began to write lyrics proudly about Liverpool’s music scene. Plan B’s controversial lyrical content its past. I’ve seen many gigs from Loreley, (“I like to rock, I like to dance, I like ‘Bands like Echo and the Bunnymen delivered against guitar strumming has always filmed by Rockpalast and they’re pretty girls taking down their pants”. At are great.’ (Incidentally Sound Of Guns seen him dubbed “The British Eminem”, all brilliant, Bowie did a show there on his 17, he spent some time in prison because drummer used to be in the band) ‘The or “Eminem meets Damien Rice”. Though he bought forged £50 notes from a friend, ‘Earthling’ tour and it’s fabulous. So what Band Wagon was a big night in Liverpool content wise, Plan states that with most of who later informed the police. In an you get here is a great looking outdoor where The Coral would play a lot.’ This his songs he is “just telling a story” and venue but it feels like the band are playing interview, Tricky said: “Prison was really has clearly rubbed off onto the bands that he is “just trying to portray something good. I’m never going back”. Eventually in your front room, its that intimate, It’s exciting stage performance, which they that’s real that happens in everyday life”. he met DJ Milo and hung out with a sound fantastic! Secondly what you get here is have had plenty of practice at. ‘Leeds and These stories are largely semi-fictional but system called The Wild Bunch, which by Michael Hutchence at his peak; man that Reading was my favourite (festival). We include personal content as well. One song 1987 evolved into Massive Attack. He guy was a pure rockstar. From the opening also played at Majorca Rocks with The of which “Kids” was partially inspired of ‘Elegantly Wasted’ he prowls around received the nickname ‘Tricky Kid’ and Courteeners in the summer and that was by the murder of 10-year-old Damilola the stage looking like the coolest man on at 18 he became a member of the Fresh 4, just unbelievable.’ Taylor, in which Plan B tells the story of the planet. Vocally he’s on more than top a rap group built from The Wild Bunch. Although touring is arguably the most a 14-year-old who kills, rapes and mugs form, he’s adlibbing lyrics and putting in He also rapped on Massive Attack’s effective way of promoting a bands his victims. Some lyrics in the song allude acclaimed debut album Blue Lines extra notes all over the place and it sounds name, Sound Of Guns were recently to this, such as “hand over your money, amazing. I think I may have discovered a (1991). Tricky left Massive Attack to given a heads-up from Radio 1’s Greg your phone and your Pokémon cards”. bit of man love for the guy. It’s criminal release his debut album, Maxinquaye. The James when play listing their anthem Drew points out, in a possibly subtle jibe album was a massive success and Tricky that we lost Hutchence at such a young ‘Architects.’ ‘All the DJ’s were playing at American rappers, that his life growing was catapulted to international fame, age, but please go out and get this and just it. They’ve been really supportive Radio up is not interesting enough to write songs something he was notably uncomfortable revel in the pure genius of the guy. DVD 1, as one of fi rst breaks we got was The about, so he takes on characters in his of the year so far. with. This was because the impact of Big Weekend with Kasabian. That opened songs to make interesting and, hopefully, his album truly set the stage for trip-hop the door for other stuff like Glastonbury.’ thought-provoking music. He followed within the United Kingdom. Tricky was LIVE REVIEW Can’t be bad! that up by saying “I wanna get the able to do so much with his music by After lengthy discussion about the artist: Detroit Social Club Strickland Banks campaign out the way; incorporating different musical genres Scouse accent (with particular reference by KT Evans I want to shoot a short film around it, so in his sound, but ultimately making sure to Chicken Burger and Can of Coke) it’s the videos and that go together as a sort of he made the overall product his own. In Detroit Social Club, one of the freshest clear to see Sound Of Guns are passionate musical feature film. I want to then release fact, the Maxinquaye album review by new bands around brought their about what they do. ‘We love what we’re The Ballad Of Belmarsh (His follow up eclectic, strobe lit show to The Plug on the Rolling Stone magazine read, “Tricky doing for a good reason. We want to go hip hop record) and then I want to shoot Thursday 14th October. Their forty devoured everything from American right to the top…it might sound arrogant my film, my directorial debut, Ill Manners hip-hop and soul to reggae and the more minute set, a culmination of bolshy but that’s the reason we’re in a band. We and that’s also music based, a musical baseline beats versus eerie riffs fuelled melancholic strains of 80s British rock.” wouldn’t be doing it otherwise.’ again. It will be the reverse of Strickland the mixed aged audience, who from the This is what the critics have to say about Banks, so the film will come out first and new album Mixed Race; Metro – 4* opening track ‘Rivers and Rainbows’ the soundtrack will come out after that, were attentively chanting back Album of the Week: ‘Tricky remains hard so I’ve got a busy year ahead of me doing to pin down and impossible to ignore’ intricate lyrics. all that. Then 2011 I guess I’ll Through this, it’s more than evident Artrocker – 5*: ‘[Mixed Race] could well start work on something the five piece from Newcastle be his definitive artistic portrait. Tricky – new”.....Busy guy! are masters in putting on a total he’s back!” Sunday Times – 4*: ‘Tricky performance….they know what has emerged from the haze with clarity Plan B: they’re all about so a confident and confidence’ Q – 4*: ‘another smart O2 Academy, passion is exuded. Unlike and limber record […] as menacingly Friday 29th increasingly commercial bands, sexy as his best work’ Mojo: ‘his strongest October, Door time: Detroit Social Club have clearly set in years’ Uncut: ‘far from stagnant, 6.30pm, Show time: developed their sound over time, eager to cover new ground and packed TBC which is transferred through their with guests’ The Fly – 4* - ‘the most infections, polished melodies. delicious endeavour he’s served up in They’re professional…this goes years’ The Sun - 4*: ‘a memorable outing without saying; they wouldn’t be on for one of our most important artists’ The a headline UK tour if they weren’t. Independent – 4*: ‘Tricky’s ninth album is They get the audience going… his best in ages’ although not quite reaching the rooms 350 capacity, an electric TRICKY: The Leadmill, Thursday 21st vice failed to let go of the crowd. October, Doors: 7.30pm, Price: £15.00, Age limit: 14s+

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This is the 5th single we’ve been given from Paloma’s debut album ‘Do You Want the Truth or Something Beautiful’ (great title by the way). Paloma is always gonna be a quirky soul and I like that. She’s popped up on many chat shows and game shows of late, things such as the brilliantly outrageous Keith Lemon’s Celebrity Juice on ITV 2 and she does genuinely seem to be a bit bonkers………..fab! Paloma has always, to me anyway, had a hint vocally of Amy Winehouse and this song is no different. If you’re a big Amy fan and you may have a bit of a wait until you get to hear any new material from her, then Paloma will possibly sort out your urges for you. This song isn’t weak just because it’s the 5th single; it’s a really good tune. Its got soul, its got class and its very cool. Certainly worth checking out.

Their light show brought back memories of the Prodigy at Leeds ’09…hell you don’t see green strobes every day! So why haven’t Detroit Social Club quite ‘made it big time’ yet? Are the general public so blinded by the mass production of onetrick bands that they fail to notice true, up-and-coming talent? Detroit Social Club are the alternative, but with the potential death of indie music, could this have an effect on such bands in question…let’s hope not.

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Redroad on 102.4 FM, is the brand new youth radio station for South Rotherham. We specialise in broadcasting local information, and covering issues relating to young people, playing music that ﬁts the lifestyle of young people. Redroad is part of Redroad Music which also offers different uses of the arts to young people and the wider community. Listen on 102.4 FM in South Rotherham, or hit listen now to hear us online. Talk to us... Studio text: 079 800 969 24 email: redroad1024fm@hotmail.com Facebook group, search: “OFFICIAL REDROAD” Twitter: @redroad1024fm The Mercury has taken over the airwaves! Our Managing Editor Andrew Platts and Drag writers Presley & D’Lear have now started their on Radio shows on Red Road Radio 102.4fm

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DJ PROFILE - D’LEAR & PRESLEY D’lear and Presley present the new Wednesday evening show on Red Road Radio called ‘Drag’ named after their music page in this very paper. “Probably because myself and Presley discovered music from completely different directions, our show kinda reflects that. The only word to describe it is alternative and cool” says D’lear. “Presley’s musical upbringing was very much from the electronic side of things, whereas mine was much more rock, especially over the top rock music. Separately we both started our careers in music, mine as a songwriter and musician, Presley as a DJ and musician. I’ve been in a few bands over the years and have really concentrated on my song writing skills. Then around ten years ago myself and Presley met and hit it off straight away, and we’ve been working together ever since”. Presley “I started as a DJ in alternative clubs in Birmingham and Sheffield, I used to DJ at The Casbah in Sheffield in the very late ‘90’s. I recently became

Saturday night resident DJ at The Corporation Rock Club in Shefﬁeld as well as being resident at Eddies Rock Club in Birmingham for the past 10 years. I also play at many other clubs around the UK and Europe. When D’lear isn’t hard at work in the studio, he’ll come and DJ with me, which always makes it more fun”. In 2005, D’lear and Presley formed the band KIK and released their ﬁrst album in 2009 to critical acclaim. KIK have been championed by Kerrang! Radio and have been made their band to watch! Recently Presley has been playing keyboards for Gary Numan on the Replicas and Jagged Edge tours. “It’s great to be doing this radio show together, we’re the best of mates and that’ll come across in our presenting. We want to play music that we deem to be cool and exciting, but we also want to make the show entertaining and fun, so expect a lot of funny stories and messing around, but in a professional way of course” say’s D’lear with a sly wink. ‘Drag’ is on at 9pm every Wednesday evening.

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CHANGE OF PLAN FOR BOOM BOOM The Civic is to play host to Cabaret Boom Boom next Saturday 23rd October. The popular Sheffield based variety show is venturing to Barnsley for the first time. But due to unforeseen circumstances some changes have been made to the publicised line up. “One of the acrobats we booked rang up saying that she was pregnant, and unable to do her routine” Says Rick Allan (AKA Maynard Flip Flap - one of the producers of the Cabaret) “Luckily we had a plan B” The line up now boasts several non pregnant acts including glow in the dark jugglers, a unicycle ‘striptease’, an absurd songstress, a comic folk duo, some tap dancing turkeys and the International fool Kevin Brooking who is travelling all the way from Brussels to headline. The show plays the night before in Sheffield as part of the Grin up North comedy festival, and then tours to The Civic. “It will be a most unique night of comedy, skill and music presented cabaret style, sat round tables with your friends. We will even have table cloths and flowers.” Says Mr Flip Flap who also co hosts the show. “We’ve got a few surprises for the audience too…but not a birth on stage!” Cabaret BOOM BOOM Saturday 23rd October at 7.30pm Tickets: £12 Adults 310 Concession

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What is the difference between a Ghost and a Spirit? We are coming up to Halloween on the 31st October and people are asking ‘what is the difference between a Ghost and a Spirit?’ Well, I am here to to tell you. They are both made up of psychic energy but do have signiﬁcant differences. I have seen them both and my interpretation is A Ghost is someone who has passed on and is stuck between the physical world and the afterlife.They do not cross over into the light but stay in this world for some reason or another. Ghosts can be seen in their earth plane clothes and consequently can be easily identiﬁed. I once saw some dead soldiers in Belgium from WW1. I was able to identify them from their French uniforms. Another example occured when I was working on a hospital ward. A grey lady used to haunt the ward. She wore a grey dress, a large, white hat and pinafore with a red cross on the front. She visited many patients who are still living and they still talk about their experience when I see them. I wrote an article about her hauntings and researched who she was. Her name was Elizabeth Sinclair. There seems to be a special sort of apparition that occurs at the point of death, normally of a loved one.This could be seen as the ghost’s last visit to a loved one, or a dying mind sending out its last messages by a kind of Extra Sensory Perception(ESP). Animal Ghosts When I do a psychic reading animals do appear, usually rabbits, cats, and dogs. The owners are often quite suprised when they learn that an animal can come back as a spirit and most are overjoyed to hear that their deceased pet is okay in the afterlife. However, there are some animals that come from Celtic folklore and when these appear they are seen as a sign of impending doom, for example, a sightings of `hell hounds` or `black dogs.’ I once saw a black dog in spirit which looked like a Rottweiler. I was in Anston Woods with my three dogs and they just stood very still as if to say ‘let him pass.’ In the future I may touch upon psychic and deceased pets. A Spirit is a person who has passed on. They have gone into the light and passed through to the afterlife.Here they go through a life review learning process and after are able to come and go between the afterlife and our physical world. When I do a psychic reading spirits do come forward for the client but they communicate in a different way. The communication is mainly telephatic. Spirts can bring a particular smell that the client recoginises. Also they may say words that the client connects with. One lady I read for wanted to know which of her three husbands would come for her when she passed over. I said the one you loved the most. Her reply was ‘I didn’t really love any. It’s my lover of 20yrs I love the best.’ Her mum came through and gave her a telling off. Obviously I abide by a code of ethics so I cannot say any more but I wish I could. It’s a ‘News of the World’ story. Orbs in spiritual circles - these are known as spirit lights. Orbs appear in a variety of situations. They may appear around peoples heads or when healers are projecting their energy. If you see a little round orb you know that your loved one is somewhere near you. Haunting is the repeated display of paranormal activity in a particular area. Some hauntings are thought to be Poltergeist energy from a disembodied entity trapped in a certain location, or by energy left from a tragic event. Dont worry ghosts usually haunt places not people. So that’s the Ghost story. Next week Halloween. Any questions please email me at psychicglynis@talktalk.net

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The second Full Moon in four weeks in your sign is likely to bring up what’s been a reoccurring theme in your situation, that of the need to focus on relationships. The balance of power in even long standing ties is shifting, but there’s a lot to gain from this. Call me now for your love scope in full…

You’ll want to feel that you can get the best deals, and this can see you hunting around the autumn sales or going more on-line to look for value. Someone can oﬀer you the chance to buy an item really inexpensively, and you may ﬁnd yourself making a snap decision to go for it. Call for more news…

The Sun moves into Scorpio sparking a more competitive spirit within you. Yet Mercury cautions you to tune into others too – so work at your listening skills. In love especially if you’re single, and wish to meet someone, you can be determined to make things happen. Call now for your love scope…

You’ll power forwards. In fact, this is likely to be the most energized you have felt for many a week. And, because of this, whatever life ﬁres in your direction you are going to be in the mood to capitalize or face down any pressures. You can also feel more sure footed and conﬁdent. Call for more advice…

You may ﬁnd yourself pulled to being more practical in your choices, just when you have achieved a moment of realization about something at a more sentimental or human level. If you have been searching for work, the oﬀer that drops for you may be doing something new. Call for more…

At the end of this week, you may ﬁnd yourself becoming less concerned with undercurrents and politics and more concerned with getting things done, and getting your voice heard. But before then, some deeply personal issues can come up for you Sagittarius. Call your prediction line for more…

A surge of energy lifts your spirits. Your sex life can also perk up. Even in a settled tie there can be more of a spark between you both, but if you are a free spirit someone with a unique characteristic, job or attitude can seem much more appealing than a safer, more conventional bet. Call for more…

If you are an individualistic kind of Goat, your star is in the ascendant, and the more unusual, the more people will seem to want to spend time as part of your group. If you are into social networking, expect the lines of communication to be absolutely buzzing. Enjoy all this sparkle. Call for more…

Even if you’re settled in your home, something can happen which can enliven things. For example, a youngster may bring home their ﬁrst serious partner to meet you, which creates a lot of interest. If you’re looking to start a family this is a good time to do so. Call me now for your ﬁnancial scope…

Just because you care for others doesn’t mean that you should espouse success for the better you do, the more you can spoil buddies or give money to causes. And your name has an excellent chance of being up in lights now. This can be locally, or further aﬁeld. Call for more news and astral advice…

Wow - this week really can be a lively one Virgo, so hold onto your hat for you could ﬁnd yourself whooping with delight as your most spontaneous side takes hold! All sorts of novelties and eccentricities can appeal and you can have some really brilliant conversations. Call me for more…

Widen your horizons for if you do, you’re in for an exhilarating time. This can be through further education, languages or travel. If you’ve ever fancied parachuting for a charity, for example, go for it. Don’t think that anything is beyond you Pisces. Call your special prediction line for more advice…

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A NIGHT WITH PAUL PASHLEY Hot on the heels of the Clubland Awards, the Mercury Roadshow returned to Crookes on Friday to feature Shefﬁeld’s own Paul Pashley and his Big Band, performing to a packed concert room in aid of local charity Sincere Support. Host Gary Phillips entertained us with a very different set to usual – Paul had edited his original playlist to avoid duplication, leaving him with nothing to sing! Ever the professional, we were treated to a selection from “Les Miserables” before Paul took to the stage to perform a collection of swing classics. What a performer this man is – comfortable on stage, a great voice, fantastic technique and a

superb backing from the band – the crowd were entranced by what they saw and heard. During the interval, a raffle and collection raised what proved ultimately to be a figure in excess of £1000 for the charity – a great result! Sincere Support provide care and facilities for parents of children in hospital, and rely exclusively on the money they raise to fund their work – so it was a great delight to help them achieve such a significant sum. Back on stage for the second half, and Paul performed some original material as well as a tremendous swing rendition of Thin Lizzy’s “Dancing in the moonlight” – a great arrangement of a classic rock song, and after the usual encores

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Department for Communities and Local Government – Pubs and Clubs Minister: Following the Union’s forthright views regarding this appointment the Gaming Machines – VAT refunds Government has broadened the Following a recent HMRC appeal Minister’s remit to include clubs. in the Rank vs HMRC case where In addition they have appointed the appeal found in favour of Lord Turner of Bilston to head Rank, those clubs who requested a review of all clubs in CORCA (back in 2006 initially) for their in order to identify where the gaming machine VAT refunds DCLG and the DCMS can help to be stood behind this case keep clubs open. Lord Turner should contact HMRC regarding has been involved in the All-Party Protective Assessments. Parliamentary Group for NonHMRC will be issuing these – in Profit Making Members’ Clubs for order to protect the refunds should many, many years and has been a further appeal (not yet heard) Joint Chairman, Treasurer and now find in their favour – in the near Secretary of the Group during that future. It has been a long time time. Dennis is well aware of the coming, but hopefully clubs who problems faced by our clubs and used the Union’s guidance notes hopes to complete the review by will receive these protective the Summer. CORCA and the CIU assessments soon. will be asked to give evidence to those involved in the review in the Skill With Prizes Machines – the near future. Government is to undertake a review of these type of machines Don’t be taken in! – we have over the coming months in order received a request here at Head to ascertain clarification of those Office for inclusion in a ‘city machines that require an element guide’ (on my desk this morning). of skill rather than chance. The We would urge clubs to steer clear Union will keep clubs updated. of this – if you sign you will be billed!!! The same publication issued similar notices to clubs some years ago and many found, to their cost, that the guide is not widely issued in the UK at all and is of no real benefit to clubs. We would recommend that you do not get involved. Companies offering to buy your debt – this is another area where clubs are encouraged to pay a high administration charge to companies offering to ‘buy their lease’ from them, promising to reduce their monthly outgoings. Clubs should note that all parties have to agree to any change in debt arrangements and we would not recommend that any such arrangement be entered into.

CAMRA TO KEEP UP PRESSURE

CAMRA, the Campaign for Real Ale, is continuing its campaign to secure reform of the beer tie despite today’s announcement by the OFT, Office of Fair Trading, that it will take no action. This is despite considerable evidence providing reasonable grounds to suspect anti-competitive behaviour by the large pub companies. The inaction of the OFT, whose responsibility is to ensure markets work well for consumers, is all the more remarkable given that the Commons Business Select he left the stage to a thunderous Committee and the Government ovation. recognise that a competition problem It’s not often that Clubland exists and are working to find a fair audiences get to see acts of this solution. quality perform, so it was a delight Mike Benner, CAMRA Chief to be part of such a great evening. Executive, said: “CAMRA’s initial reaction to the OFT’s decision is that it is based on a blinkered and selective consideration of the evidence. The OFT has squandered an opportunity to support a process of industry self regulation to improve competition and benefit consumers. Today’s OFT decision does nothing to change the fact that the Business Secretary ,Vince Cable MP, has publicly stated that the pub companies are on probation and that they will face legislative action if they fail to reform by June 2011.”

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“The OFT recognises the concerns of tied pub landlords but has failed to recognise the impact of these on consumers. It is extraordinary that the OFT appears to have dismissed as irrelevant the treatment of tied pub landlords by the large pub companies. A balanced and fair relationship between tied pub landlords and the large pub companies is crucial to ensuring the pub market works well for consumers.” “The OFT’s own analysis recognises that tied pub landlords on average pay around £20,000 more for their beer every year as a result of being tied and unable to purchase beer on the open market. CAMRA, unlike the OFT, recognises that higher costs imposed upon tied pub landlords will inevitably be passed onto consumers through higher prices, under investment and pub closures.” Dr. Rick Muir, author of the Institute for Public Policy Research (ippr) groundbreaking ‘Pubs and Places’ Report said: “ippr research shows community pubs are not just places to drink, but are also places where people meet friends and neighbours and where local clubs hold meetings and events. Community pubs are the embodiment of the “big society” principle yet many risk being squeezed to death as a result of restricted competition. The OFT has failed to stand up for individual pub landlords and ultimately it will be consumers who suffer as yet more pubs close.”

PROUD TO LOCAL TALENT ANNOUNCE... ONE STEP AWAY FROM THE 02!

In the run-up to Christmas, we are pleased to announce that we can add some additional events DB PA Systems have launched to the Mercury calendar, many of their latest ‘active’ rig and Full which will be aiding our favourite Volume have a demo rig for us local charities. to listen to. Active PAs are very First up will be “Indie Night” on convenient and the array gives Nov 19th at Crookes, featuring top you the opportunity to alter the tribute band “Definitely Maybe,” angle of the speakers to suit the who play a full range of Oasis tracks, with a support act featuring venue either stacking them or the music of the Stone Roses. ‘flying them’. Another new venue will be They are also relatively compact appearing on our list – starting and easy to move. Here’s the ‘techi’ bit for those of you that like with a Clairvoyance Evening at Killamarsh Leisure Centre featuring that kind of thing. The DVA T4 top international medium Joanne Top is equipped with a constant Gregory on 25th November. Those directivity horn for the High and of you who have attended evenings Mid section and offers a nominal with Joanne will be only too aware coverage angle of 100°x15°. The of her talents. CD-Horn provides high flexibility Our Annual Celebration Concert and a good natured attitude if for (in aid of Weston Park) will be held instance the Array is not aligned this year on Sunday 5th December correctly. The DVA uses apart in the Sheffield Cathedral, and will from the formation of cylindrical feature Stannington Brass Band, waves (very much depending on Bolstertone Male Voice Choir, and the number of T4 elements) the John Reilly. vector summing of the individual In the same week we feature a real treat for music fans – an Acoustic horns. This means that with Classics Night at Killamarsh growing distance to the source Leisure Centre on Thursday Dec (if set up correctly) the listener 8th, boasting an impressive line up perceives more and more vector including John Reilly and Lindsay sums of the single elements. Dracass, with Nathan Downes, However it has to be considered, that the fewer elements are used to Kirk McElhinney and Carey Baylis. spread the sound to a specific area, Most people will be familiar with John and Lindsay, and Nathan the stronger must be the curving really wowed the crowd at the of them. That’s how the effect recent Clubland Awards. Kirk is a of optimised SPL distribution is top singer songwriter and acoustic managed. At the end of the day guitarist from Lancashire, and we it’s a fantastic high quality, easy are really excited that he is making to use, easy to move PA rig from his Sheffield debut in a Mercury a world class manufacturer. Get event – don’t miss this evening! down to see Dave or Chris at Full Tickets are available as usual on the Volume drink their tea and have Mercury Hotline – 0114 2763701 – and from the venues. a play.

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Lorna Boswell age 13 from chapeltown wowed the crowd and judging panel at the Open Mic UK Regional Showcase, and they are now one step away to performing at the 02 in London! Thousands of acts entered Open Mic UK 2010 and the best unsigned singers from across the country were chosen to perform at the Regional live shows. lorna boswell performed in front of a live audience and professional judging panel on 26th september at shefﬁeld city hall. They impressed the panel and are now set to perform at the Area Final for the chance to progress to the National Grand Final at the 02 in London on 15th January. Open Mic UK is the exciting national talent competition which searches for the UK’s best singers, singer/songwriters, rappers and vocalists. It’s open to all genres and acts can perform a cover or original material. Those who made it through the audition stage took part in a live Regional head to head battle alongside the best talent in their area. Acts performed in front of hundreds of audience members and industry judges for the chance to grab a break through recording contract. A spokesperson for Open Mic UK commented “We are searching for an act that not only has the live ability to impress an audience, industry judges and A&R associates, but an act that has the potential to become a professional

ONE MAN WENT TO MO!!! MAGIC AM WEEKLY COLUMN by Trevor Thomas

Over the last week or so I’ve been mumbling on about sporting the unshaven look. Admittedly it’s been due partially to my rough and ready image as a cowboy on stage in Oklahoma at Dinnington’s Lyric Theatre all last week, but there is a bigger reason. Yes, on Friday after lots of suggested questions along the lines of, “Is it because you’re so tight-ﬁsted you won’t even fork out for razor blades any more?” or, “Are you about to go on tour with ZZ Top?” I ﬁnally let the cat out of the bag. It’s all to raise awareness of male cancer and one strain of the disease particularly. Prostate cancer is the most common form of the disease amongst men, often undiagnosed in the early stages since so many of us put off going to the doctor’s. As part of what’s called “Movember” I’ll be inviting you to sponsor me to grow a moustache all through the month of November, with funds going towards the Prostate Cancer Charity alongside Everyman, who fund research into testicular cancer. You can follow my progress all through next month, and even sign up to take part yourself. Ahead of that, of course we look forward to your company on Saturday at the Crookes Club for our big Magic music night with the Mercury Newspaper. ‘A Foreigner’s Journey’ are a top rocking tribute to the legendary bands Journey and Foreigner, and if you’d like to join us tickets are still available by calling 0114 276 3701. I’ll talk to you back on the air in the morning on Magic with the best of the 60s, 70s and more, on 990, 1305 and 1548 AM/MW, and on digital radio. See you then, Trevor

recording artist. The standard was high last year and this year it has been even better. Acts that have made it through to the Area Finals will really need to give it their best performance because they could be performing at the best live music venue in the country!” The competition is divided into age categories; Under 18, 18-25 and 25 and over; all types of singers, vocal performers, groups and acoustic singer/songwriters are invited to enter Open Mic UK. There’s over £50, 000 in prizes up for grabs this year and the overall winner will be offered a recording contract, with up to £30, 000 investment! They’ll also have the opportunity to tour across the UK. There are plenty of development opportunities available to acts taking part courtesy of ICMP, who will be offering song writing courses and master classes throughout the competition. The latter stages of the competition will also provide acts with the opportunity to impress many guests from record labels, agencies and the entertainment industry as well as judges from National Radio, BBC Introducing and Regional Press. For more information go to the website www.openmicuk.co.uk

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FARM Bar & Restaurant

Burger & A Drink Thursday Nights

Curry & a Drink - £5.99 A great choice of 4 Curries Friday Steak Nights

Includes Meal & a Drink From £5.99 3pm onwards

Sunday Lunch - only £4.99 Served 12 - 4pm with all the trimmings +FREE DRINK

EVERY SUNDAY NIGHT - KARAOKE

With Bob & Sue GET UP AND HAVE A SING! Saturday 23rd October

SUPERB MEALS IN THE CARVERY RESTAURANT

FRIGHT NIGHT HALLOWEEN PARTY

WEEKDAY CARVERY £5.99

IAN JONES

WEEKEND & BANK HOLIDAY CARVERY

Woodhouse Westend WMC

EVERY MONDAY & THURSDAY QUIZ NIGHT, IN THE LOUNGE WITH SEAN

OAP SPECIAL - SMALL CARVERY & SWEET - £5.95

FREE FUNCTION ROOM FOR HIRE

DERREN BOLTON

Sunday 31st October -7:30 Start

Fancy Dress, Free Hot Dogs + Graham’s Kids Fun Night

5 Number Bingo, Spin The Wheel

CHILDREN & OAP - SMALL CARVERY - £4.25 ADULTS - £7.25

MONDAY - FRIDAY

Saturday 23rd October

TOP MALE VOCALIST

Nether Lane, Ecclesﬁeld, Shefﬁeld - 0114 240 1155

The Midland Sheffield Road - Killamarsh

A warm welcome from Diane and Dave at the

Private Parties Catered For...

NOON - 3pm from £4.25

EARL MARSHALL PUBLIC HOUSE East Bank Road, Sheffield - 0114 272 8812

TEL: 0114 248 6137

- SUNDAY LUNCHES -

GREAT MEALS SERVED 7 DAYS A WEEK

SUNDAY LUNCHES NOW BEING SERVED

Saturday 23rd October

12-4pm - £5.50

Top Male Vocalist

Includes Dessert

EVERY THURSDAY

Wednesday - Dave’s General Knowledge Quiz with Cash & Beer Prizes EVERY FRIDAY - KARAOKE WITH STAN STILL

JAM NIGHT

Saturday 23rd October

Friday 22nd October

ASHLEY JAMES

CRASHERS Top Live Band

Thursday 28th October

SPOOKTACULAR

HEAVY ROCK JAM NIGHT

RAY DAVID

TRINITY

Sunday 24th October

151 Sheffield Road Sheffield Tel: 0114 2693 057 Friday 22nd October

KENNY FRANCIS Saturday 23rd October

RICKY GRAHAM

FORTHCOMING ATTRACTIONS Saturday 6th November

LUX DE LUX MR. TWISTER

Saturday 18th December Sunday 24th & 31st (Halloween) October

FAMILY DISCO - 2.30PM - 5.30PM Bar Open All Day / Free Entry

Monday - Quiz Night Wednesday - Dance Night 8-11pm + Bingo Dancing to Jon Smith on the Wersi Organ; Modern Sequence, Ballroom, Latin American

THE ANGEL - WOODHOUSE 59 Sheffield Road S13 7EQ - 0114 288 0816

Join us on...

Friday 22nd October

Search for ‘Mercury Newspaper’

Saturday 23rd October

Sandra and Tony welcome you to

WALKLEY COTTAGE INN

Having a Party or Family Get Together? WHY NOT LET US DO THE WORK FOR YOU!

3 COURSE CHRISTMAS MEAL £14.95 Now Booking for Christmas with a FREE wine offer

Time Served - 12 - 3pm & Evenings 6 - 8pm, Sunday Lunches 12 - 3pm

real ales: Tetley’s Bitter, Kelham Island Easy Rider, Bombardier Bitter, Timothy Taylors. Weekly Guest Beer.

QUALITY LOCAL SOURCED FOOD The Walkley Cottage Inn 46 Bole Hill Road, Walkley T: 0114 2344968 / 2344968 www.walkleycottage.co.uk / Bus Routes 52 & 95

VINCENT Top Male Vocalist

DAVEKARAOKE VAN KEYS TUESDAY

BINGO

WITH A JACKPOT GAME £150 JACKPOT

THURSDAY MUSIC QUIZ WITH MARK Guess the Intro Rollover stands @ £200

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

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REGIONAL ENTERTAINMENT LISTINGS A Warm Welcome from Jill & Steve

Malin Bridge Inn Holme Lane, Shefﬁeld, S6 4J2 Tel: 0114 2348241 Every Sunday 6:30pm till late

Can You Jam!

All Equipment Provided - Supervised Kids Allowed

Every Wednesday 8pm - 11pm Acoustic Night in The Snug Get Involved or Just Come and Listen

Every Thursday- QUIZ NIGHT Gallon of Beer to the Winner Free Raffle • Tote Prizes ACOUSTIC MUSIC ORIGINAL SONGS & COVERS

LARGE OUTDOOR HEATED SMOKING AREA TABLE TENNIS - FREE TO PLAY Function Room Available for Hire Buffet, Disco, etc catered for. Ring Jill on 0114 2348241

FARM ROAD Sports & Social Club

Farm Road, Shefﬁeld 2. Tel: 0114 2729947 Every Monday:

DAN HERROD

Every Friday:

RUSS ELLIOTT

Saturday 23rd October

ROBBIE H CAMEO Quiz with Prizes • Bingo / Rafﬂes / Open the Box Sunday 24th October

THURSDAY NIGHT DANCE

WITH JOHN LONGLEY ON THE ORGAN Function rooms available to hold 20, 80, 110 or 220 people (with full catering) for most occasions. Bar available • Buffets catered for • Secure car parking - CCTV (You must be signed in by a member to attend club nights)

Club Rules Apply at ALL Times

ROTHERHAM TRANSPORT CLUB

582 Retford Road, Sheﬃeld. Tel: 0114 269 2910

Friday 22nd October

Monday - Quiz Night Wednesday - Special Bingo Night

TEL: 01709 551478

LIVE BAND LINE DANCING TO:

RICHARD PALMER - £2.50 OTD Saturday 23rd October

CAROL STEVENS BAND

Saturday 23rd October

Thursday 21st October

STEVIE

Saturday 23rd October

FOUR SEASONS & Sunday 24th October

TIGER FEET

Friday 29th October

Sunday 24th October

NORTHERN SOUL - £2.50 OTD

SUNDAYS SEQUENCE DANCING NEW MEMBERS ALWAYS WELCOME www.rotherhamtc.com

The Dusty Miller Shefﬁeld Road, Barlborough, S43 4TW Near Chesterﬁeld (2 mins off jct 30, M1)

Tel: 01246 810 507

Friday 22nd October

DEMMI CLAIR MILLER RAWMARSH TRADES & LABOUR CLUB

Saturday 23rd October

THE MANHATTANS

Whiteley Avenue, Monkwood Estate, Rawmarsh, Rotherham, S62 7QS Tel: 01709 522825

Monday 25th October

Sunday 24th October

PAUL FRANKS

Great Male Vocalist

CHARITY NIGHT IN AID OF COT DEATH SYNDROME CHARITY

Saturday 23rd October

SHARON LEWIS BAND TRAITORS GATE Rock Night Superb Sheffield Band

Every Friday, Saturday, Sunday & Monday

ROBBIE JAY

Mem £7 - Non £8 Friday 29th October

0114 2345448

Every Monday, Wednesday, Friday & Sunday OPEN THE BOX - ‘BIG MONEY’

TEL: 0114 2325768

Friday 22nd October

BEE Tickets GEE’S TRIBUTE £2 - On Sale Now

MART ROGERS JAZZ BAND

LA PLATA S.C. PRIZE BINGO £500 ON 50 NUMBERS + JACKPOT PRIZE

SOCIAL CLUB

Southey Green Road, Shefﬁeld, S5 7QQ

Monday 25th October

Saturday 23rd October

353-355 Walkley Lane, Shefﬁeld, S6 2PB

WOODHOUSE MILL WMC

UNION STREET - MASBOROUGH - ROTHERHAM

E5 SOUTHEY

ROGER

Friday 29th October

FIRE Rock CRACKER Night

RACHEL RAYNOR HARLEM NIGHTS Excellent Female Vocalist Saturday 30th October

Motown & Soul Tribute Night

Angela & Wiggy Welcome You To

The Old Blue Ball

156 Bradfield Road, Sheffield. Tel: 0114 2332546

CALLING ALL OWLS

NEED A LIFT TO AN AWAY MATCH?

COACH PICKUP FOR ALL AWAY GAMES

30th OCTOBER - CHARLTON 20TH NOVEMBER - MK DONS 4TH DECEMBER - SWINDON 18TH DECEMBER - EXETER FOR INFO & TO BOOK CALL WIGGY ON

07990 923231

MARK TURVER GREASBROUGH WMC Church Street, Greasbrough, Rotherham

Wednesday 10th November

Entertainment From - COYOTE Saturday 13th November

STARS IN THEIR EYES

01709 551117

SORRY NO CHILDREN ALLOWED ON THESE PREMISES ON WEDNESDAYS & SATURDAYS

Wednesday 20th October

MARTIN BURTION &

Frequent bus service routes: 20,97, 98, 33, & 83 (to & from the club)

FULLY AIR-CONDITIONED

THE SOULMEN Saturday 23rd October

DEBBIE & THE WILDHEARTS SHIRLEY ANN SCOTT Sunday 24th October

IF YOU HAVE AN UPDATED PUBLICITY PICTURE PLEASE SEND IT THROUGH TO US AT INFO@MERCURYNEWSPAPER.CO.UK

RENISHAW M.W. 138 Main Road, Renishaw S31 9UW - Tel: 01246 434 157

EVERY THURSDAY COUNTRY & WESTERN Thursday 21st October

BOBBY D SAWYER Saturday 23rd October

EUPHORIA Thursday 28th October RYDER & JAMES DUO Saturday 30th October - HUGE CHARITY EVENT TWILIGHT ZONE & DAWN ALLEN Thursday 4th November LITTLE ROCK

We Show

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REGIONAL ENTERTAINMENT LISTINGS

NEWBOLD WMC MASTIN MOOR MW VICTORIA CLUB

Thirlmere Road, Newbold, Chesterﬁeld, S41 8EJ

Sat 23rd October

Y’ CAN’T TOUCH THIS Sun 24th October ALEX KYLE Sat 30th October DECADE

For Details Contact N.M.W.C on 01246 278849

RENISHAW ROAD, MASTIN MOOR, CHESTERFIELD

TEL: 01246 472547

Saturday 23rd October

MARK ASHLEY Saturday 30th October

TAMZIN LEIGH

LINE DANCING EVERY THURSDAY Doors 7:30pm WITH TUITION FROM JEAN & TERRY

AUCTION EVERY TUESDAY NIGHT 6:30PM LOTTING STARTS - 12NOON

OLD WHITTINGTON MINERS SOCIAL CLUB

Station Lane, Old Whittington, Chesterfield Tel: 01246 450097

Every Monday - SEQUENCE DANCING BINGO EVERY NIGHT

Every Wednesday -AUCTION LOTTING 12 NOON - AUCTION STARTS 7PM Followed by BINGO - 9:30pm start

Sat 23rd Oct

Sun 24th Oct

GARY LANE

TRUDI

FUNCTION ROOM AVAILABLE

LIZA L’AMOUR

VICTORIA CLUB SUNDAY 31ST OCTOBER

TO ADVERTISE YOUR VENUE IN THE MERCURY PLEASE CALL OUR SALES TEAM ON 0114 276 3633 Maureen Welcomes You To

THE RED LION The Mild Real Ale Pub

BRIMINGTON SOCIAL CLUB

HIGH STREET, BRIMINGTON, CHESTERFIELD - 01246 233700

Saturday 23rd October

T.C.B Sunday 24th October

NOSTALGIC FREE & EASY NIGHT

FORTHCOMING ATTRACTION

Tuesday 26th October

THE RAPIDS Fantastic Nostalgic Band

Crown & Glove

FORTHCOMING ATTRACTION Thursday 21st October

CHARITY RACE NIGHT

TICH VANGO

FREE OF CHARGE

GRAND BONFIRE BIGGER THAN EVER

FRIDAY 5TH NOVEMBER

STARTS AT 7:30PM FIREWORK DISPLAY (8.30PM - 9PM) FOOD PROVIDED LATE BAR Come & join us for maybe our last bonﬁre.

RUSSEL T. BIRD

THE RED LION SATURDAY 23RD OCTOBER

Saturday 23rd October

LIVE ROCK ‘N’ ROLL

Sunday 24th October

Rock ‘N’ Roll with

MAN MAID

Friday 22nd October

MONTY SCOTT JIVE EXPRESS Friday 29th October STARDIZ CHARITY LIZA L’AMOUR DANCE Saturday 30th October

Sunday 31st October

MONDAY - QUIZ NIGHT - PRIZES THURSDAY - PRIZE BINGO

CLUB CHESTERFIELD Chester Street, Chesterfield T: 01246 234200 Saturday 23rd October

ENCHANTMENT

with JUMP & JIVE Tracey & Barrie Welcome You To....

The Stag

40 Market Square, Woodhouse S13 7JX

TUESDAYS

JIMMY JONES

Sunday 24th October

DAVID BELLAMY

THURSDAY NIGHTS / SUNDAY AFTERNOONS

Monday Night Auction - 7pm - Finish Thursday Night’s - Table Top Sale

HALLOWEEN PARTY

QUIZAOKE SHOW NIGHT

POKER

Male Vocalist

Bingo Every Monday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday

SATURDAY 30TH OCTOBER FANCY DRESS

MEALS SERVED DAILY inc. SUNDAY LUNCH

Large Function Room Available For Hire

TELEPHONE 0114 2889 288

Pearl & Tony welcome you to...

THE

GREAT HALLOWEEN PARTY NIGHT Saturday 30th October

1st Thursday Of Every Month Is Lounge Bar Music Hosted By

3rd Tuesday of Every month is an Acoustic Gathering - from 8pm

01226 742377

www.birdwellvenue.com EVERY FRIDAY

Quarry Hill, Mosborough, Shefﬁeld S20 5AZ. Tel: 0114 2477111

All Proceeds to The CHILDREN’S WISH HOUSE

RUSSELL T BIRD

WHITTINGTON MOOR, CHESTERFIELD 01246 450583

Sheffield Road, Birdwell, Barnsley

RIDGEWAY ARMS

Sheffield Road, Whittington Moor, Chesterfield - 01246 450 770

Saturday 23rd October

& INSTITUTE

BIRDWELL CLUB/VENUE

0114 2324440

“Top House” Uppergate Road, Stannington, Sheﬃeld, S6 6BY

Fancy dress - prizes throughout the night 9pm to midnight with Northern Soul Music FREE ENTRY

TUESDAY NIGHTS

GRILL NIGHT FROM £5.49 FOR GRILL & A PINT

THURSDAY NIGHTS

CURRY NIGHT 2 MEALS 4 £8 ONLY £5.49 FOR CURRY & A PINT 19 MEALS TO CHOOSE FROM SERVED ALL DAY EVERY DAY

Meals served 7 Days a week between 12 noon & 10:00pm

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Live at The Venue in Stocksbridge

GAVIN SOMERSETY CHARIT & FRIENDS CONCERT In Aid of

Sheffield Cystic Fibrosis Appeal Featuring Soloists

Dr Frank Edenborough Don Jones Kim Wear William Rushworth SUNDAY 31st OCTOBER STARTING AT 7:30pm

Tickets £6.00 from The Venue Box Office 0114 283 8692 or on the door on the night

Reg. Number 1059043

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NEVER KNOWINGLY BEATEN ON PRICE

REET SHOPS AT LEAST 10% CHEAPER THAN HIGH ST 650 Manchester Road, Stocksbridge S36 1DY Tel: 0114 283 8692 www.thevenuestocksbridge.co.uk

TEL: 0114 229 5550 MOB: 07968 173644 ALL MAJOR CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED

COLLEY WMC 2 Margetson Road, Parson Cross, Sheffield Telephone: 0114 232 1529

A GREAT NIGHT OF

AMATEUR BOXING

Thursday 4th November WITH

ASHLEY BUCKLEY JOE RODGERS TYRONE TAYLOR PLUS MANY MORE TOP AMATEUR BOXERS

STARTS 7.30PM - TICKETS £10 ON THE DOOR OR PHONE BOB

0114 246 2982 OR 07768061142

Alternatively call the club: 0114 2321529

28th Oct

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For the Original Fish & Chips

“Tha’s tried the rest, Na try thee best” NOW OPEN MONDAY TEA TIME

MONDAY OPEN ALL DAY 11.15 - 8.00 TUES - FRI 11.15 - 9.00 SATURDAY 11.15 - 2.00

SCARBOROUGH & FILEY JACOBS MOUNT Quiet Family Park Nr Scarborough (2 miles) All Hard Standing Pitches Free Showers Fully Equipped Superb up - market site on the A170

Tel:Pictures 01723 361 178 on our Website www.jacobsmount.com

MUNSTON GRANGE Nr Filey 10 Minutes to the Beach Close to all ammenities Superb Site Close to Filey Full ammenities

Tel:Pictures 01723 512 167 on our Website

www.munstongrange.com

P&N ACCOUNTANTS Our Services Include: Sub Contract/CIS Sole Traders Partnerships Limited Companies Taxation Planning VAT Returns

Online filing facility available as required by HM Revenue and Customs Please Contact 01709 522390 Michael 07971 833817 Rodger 07989 441631

Over 20 Years Experience

Saturday 23rd October BBC One

BBC Two

7:30 Rugby League 10:00 Saturday Kitchen Live 11:30 Nigella Kitchen 12:00 BBC News 12:10 Regional News and Weather 12:15 Football Focus 1:00 Formula 1 2:30 Gymnastics 4:30 Final Score 5:15 BBC News 5:25 Regional News and Weather 5:30 Walk on the Wild Side 6:00 Strictly Come Dancing 7:45 Merlin 8:30 The National Lottery Saturday Night Draws 8:45 Casualty 9:35 BBC News 10:00 Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow 10:30 Match of the Day 11:50 The Football League Show

6:00 The Pingu Show 6:15 Bob the Builder 6:25 Penelope 6:30 Guess with Jess 6:40 Postman Pat 7:00 Arthur 7:15 League of Super Evil 7:25 OOglies 7:40 What’s New Scooby-Doo 8:00 M.I. High 8:30 Mission: 2110 9:00 Live ‘n’ Deadly 10:00 Little Howard’s Big Question 10:30 Richard Hammond’s Blast Lab 11:00 ROY 11:30 The Big Performance 12:00 The Cut 12:25 The Season 12:55 The Season 1:25 The 5.19 Show 1:45 Revealed 2:00 Film: The Long Ships 4:00 Escape to the Country 5:00 Match of the Day Live 7:25 Coast 7:45 Dad’s Army 8:15 Renaissance Revolution 9:15 QI XL 10:00 Have I Got a Bit More News for You 10:45 The Rob Brydon Show 11:15 Film: Sin City

ITV 1 6.25 Fireman Sam 6.35 The Hive 6.45 Wonderpets 7.00 Wonderpets 7.10 The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That 7.25 Jimmy Two Shoes 7.50 Ben 10 8.10 Horrid Henry 8.25 SpongeBob SquarePants 8.40 SpongeBob SquarePants 9.00 The Suite Life of Zack and Cody 9.25 The New Worst Witch 9.50 Planet Sketch 10.00 Columbo 11.30 This Morning: Saturday 12.30 ITV News & Weather 12.40 Best Ever Worst Auditions 2 1.40 Film: Babe 3.25 Film: Goldfinger 5.30 Calendar News and Weather 5.45 ITV News & Weather 6.00 All Star Family Fortunes 6.45 All New You’ve Been Framed 7.15 Harry Hill’s TV Burp 7.45 The X Factor 10.00 Piers Morgan’s Life Stories: Cheryl Cole 11.00 ITV News & Weather 11.15 An Audience with Michael Buble

Channel 4 6:30 Yo Gabba Gabba 7:00 World Sport 7:25 Avon Tyres British Gt Championship 7:55 The Morning Line 8:50 One Tree Hill 9:45 Ugly Betty 10:45 The Hollyoaks Music Show Playlist With Matalan.Co.Uk 11:15 Lily Allen 12:15 Friends 12:45 Scrubs 1:15 That Paralympic Show 1:50 Channel 4 Racing 3:55 Come Dine With Me 4:25 Come Dine With Me 4:55 Come Dine With Me 5:30 Come Dine With Me 6:00 Come Dine With Me 6:30 Channel 4 News 6:55 4thought.Tv 7:00 My Family’s Crazy Gap Year 8:00 The Real Vikings 9:00 The Pillars Of The Earth 10:15 No Country For Old Men 12:30 Dhrupad

Five 7.05 The WotWots 7.20 Roobarb and Custard Too 7.25 Harry and His Bucket Full of Dinosaurs 7.45 Make Way for Noddy 8.00 Mist: Sheepdog Tales 8.10 Little Princess 8.25 The Adventures of Bottle Top Bill and His Best Friend Corky 8.45 Hana’s Helpline 9.00 Olivia 9.15 The Mr. Men Show 9.30 George Shrinks 10.00 Europa League Football Highlights 11.05 The Gadget Show 12.05 Rory and Paddy’s Even Greater British Adventure 1.05 Film: Captain Horatio Hornblower 3.20 Film: Fools’ Parade 5.10 Film: Where Eagles Dare 7.55 Five News 8.00 The Mentalist 9.00 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation 10.00 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation 10.55 CSI: Miami 11.55 Cops in Crisis

Sunday 24th October BBC One

BBC Two

6:00 Formula 1 9:15 The Andrew Marr Show 10:15 Sunday Morning Live 11:15 Country Tracks 12:15 The Politics Show 1:15 Bargain Hunt 2:00 Formula 1 4:15 Points of View 4:30 Songs of Praise 5:05 Lost Land of the Tiger 6:05 BBC News 6:20 Regional News and Weather 6:30 Countryfile 7:30 Strictly Come Dancing Results 8:00 Antiques Roadshow 9:00 Single Father 10:00 BBC News 10:15 Regional News and Weather 10:25 The Apprentice 11:25 Spooks

8:00 Match of the Day 9:00 Deadly 60 9:30 Gastronuts 10:00 Something for the Weekend 11:30 Flog It 12:00 EastEnders 2:00 Gymnastics 5:00 Escape to the Country 6:00 Film: The Four Feathers 8:00 Attenborough’s Journey 9:00 Dragons’ Den 10:00 Match of the Day 2 11:10 Never Mind the Buzzcocks 11:40 Genius with Dave Gorman 12:10 Film: Extraordinary Rendition

ITV 1 6.00 Boblins 6.25 Boblins 6.35 Fluffy Gardens 6.45 Jungle Junction 7.10 Bookaboo 7.25 Cosmic Quantum Ray 7.45 Shaggy & Scooby-Doo 8.10 Back at the Barnyard 8.25 Penguins of Madagascar 8.40 Penguins of Madagascar 9.00 The Suite Life of Zack and Cody 9.25 The X Factor 11.40 This Morning: Sunday 12.25 ITV News & Weather 12.30 FA Cup 1st Round Draw 1.00 Coronation Street Omnibus 3.20 Midsomer Murders 4.55 Downton Abbey 6.00 Calendar News and Weather 6.15 ITV News & Weather 6.30 Harry Hill’s TV Burp 7.00 The Cube 8.00 The X Factor 9.00 Downton Abbey 10.05 ITV News & Weather 10.15 Whitechapel 11.15 Piers Morgan’s Life Stories: Cheryl Cole

Channel 4 6:35 Yo Gabba Gabba 7:00 Rat Race Stockton 7:30 Gt Academy 8:25 Friends 8:50 The Wanted: Revealed 9:30 Hollyoaks Omnibus 12:00 Ugly Betty 1:00 The Simpsons 1:35 The Simpsons 2:05 Jamie’s 30 Minute Meals 2:40 Jamie’s 30 Minute Meals 3:10 Jamie’s 30 Minute Meals 3:40 Jamie’s 30 Minute Meals 4:15 Jamie’s 30 Minute Meals 4:45 Deal Or No Deal 5:30 Time Team 6:30 Channel 4 News 6:55 4thought.Tv 7:00 The Genius Of British Art 8:00 Undercover Boss Usa 9:00 The Secret Millionaire 10:00 Desperate Housewives 10:55 Seven Days 12:00 The Real Housewives Of New Jersey

Five 7.00 Mio Mao 7.05 The WotWots 7.20 Roobarb and Custard Too 7.30 Harry and His Bucket Full of Dinosaurs 7.40 Make Way for Noddy 8.00 Mist: Sheepdog Tales 8.10 Little Princess 8.25 The Adventures of Bottle Top Bill and His Best Friend Corky 8.40 Hana’s Helpline 9.00 Olivia 9.15 The Mr. Men Show 9.30 George Shrinks 10.00 How to Take Stunning Pictures 10.30 BUPA Great South Run 2010 12.15 Eddie Stobart: Trucks and Trailers 1.15 Cowboy Builders 2.15 Film: Indian Uprising 3.45 Film: Uptown Girls 5.35 Film: Surf’s Up 7.15 Five News 7.20 Film: Ace Ventura: Pet Detective 9.00 Film: Bad Santa 11.05 Film: Buying the Cow

Monday 25th October BBC One

BBC Two

6:00 Breakfast 9:15 Animal 24:7 10:00 Homes Under the Hammer 11:00 Cowboy Trap 11:45 To Buy or Not to Buy 12:15 Bargain Hunt 1:00 BBC News at One 1:30 Regional News and Weather 1:45 Doctors 2:15 Land Girls 3:00 BBC News 3:05 Copycats 3:35 Big Babies 3:50 Shaun the Sheep 4:00 Hotel Trubble 4:30 Blue Peter 4:55 Deadly 60 Bite Size 5:00 Newsround 5:15 The Weakest Link 6:00 BBC News at Six 6:30 Regional News and Weather 7:00 The One Show 7:30 Inside Out 8:00 EastEnders 8:30 Panorama 9:00 Spooks 10:00 BBC News 10:25 Regional News and Weather 10:35 Ask Rhod Gilbert 11:20 The Graham Norton Show 12:05 Damages

7:30 Deadly 60 8:00 Mission: 2110 8:30 LazyTown 8:55 Big Barn Farm 9:05 Buzz and Tell 9:10 Tinga Tinga Tales 9:25 The Large Family 9:40 Toddworld 9:50 Pingu 10:00 Waybuloo 10:20 Clifford the Big Red Dog 10:30 Pablo the Little Red Fox 10:35 3rd and Bird 10:50 Wibbly Pig 11:00 In the Night Garden 11:30 Animal Park 12:00 The Daily Politics 12:30 GMT with George Alagiah 1:00 Due South 1:45 Film 2010 with Claudia Winkleman 2:15 Instant Restaurant 3:00 Diagnosis Murder 3:45 Flog It 4:30 Pointless 5:15 The Hairy Bikers’ Cook Off 6:00 Eggheads 6:30 Strictly Come Dancing 7:00 Michael Wood’s Story of England 8:00 University Challenge 8:30 Masterchef 9:00 Horizon 10:00 Genius with Dave Gorman 10:30 Newsnight 11:20 A Life Without Work

ITV 1 6.00 Daybreak 8.30 Lorraine 9.25 The Jeremy Kyle Show 10.30 This Morning 11.25 ITV News 11.30 This Morning 12.30 Loose Women 1.30 ITV News & Weather 2.00 60 Minute Makeover 3.00 Dickinson’s Real Deal 4.00 Midsomer Murders 5.00 The Alan Titchmarsh Show 6.00 Calendar News 6.30 ITV News & Weather 7.00 Emmerdale 7.30 Coronation Street 8.00 Wild Britain with Ray Mears 8.30 Coronation Street 9.00 Whitechapel 10.00 ITV News at Ten & Weather 10.35 Real Crime: The Cat and Mouse Killer 11.35 Greatest Cities of the World

Channel 4 6:15 Planet Cook 6:35 Yo Gabba Gabba 7:00 Freshly Squeezed 7:30 Everybody Loves Raymond 7:55 Everybody Loves Raymond 8:25 Frasier 8:55 According To Jim 9:25 Coach Trip 9:55 Coach Trip 10:25 Coach Trip 10:55 Coach Trip 11:30 Coach Trip 12:00 Channel 4 News Summary 12:05 A Place In The Sun 1:00 Bad News Bears 2:55 Wogan’s Perfect Recall 3:25 Countdown 4:10 Deal Or No Deal 5:00 Come Dine With Me 5:30 Jamie’s 30 Minute Meals 6:00 The Simpsons 6:30 Hollyoaks 7:00 Channel 4 News 7:55 4thought.Tv 8:00 Dispatches 9:00 Titanic: The Mission 10:00 The Million Pound Drop Live 11:10 Ramsay’s Best Restaurant

Five 7.00 Little Princess 7.15 The Mr. Men Show 7.30 Roary the Racing Car 7.45 Noddy in Toyland 8.00 Fifi and the Flowertots 8.15 Peppa Pig 8.35 Thomas & Friends 8.45 Igam Ogam 9.00 Big School 9.05 Bert and Ernie’s Great Adventures 9.15 The Wright Stuff 10.45 Trisha Goddard 11.45 House 12.40 Five News 12.50 Warship 1.45 Neighbours 2.15 Home and Away 2.50 Animal Rescue Squad 3.05 Film: On Hostile Ground 5.00 Five News 5.30 Neighbours 6.00 Home and Away 6.25 Live From Studio Five 7.00 Five News at 7 7.30 How Do They Do It 8.00 The Gadget Show 9.00 Rory and Paddy’s Even Greater British Adventure 10.00 Russell and Katy Get Married 11.00 Film: Dangerous Minds

Tuesday 26th October BBC One

BBC Two

6:00 Breakfast 9:15 Animal 24:710:00 Homes Under the Hammer 11:00 Cowboy Trap11:45 To Buy or Not to Buy 12:15 Bargain Hunt 1:00 BBC News at One 1:30 Regional News and Weather 1:45 Doctors 2:15 Land Girls 3:00 BBC News 3:05 Copycats 3:35 Big Babies 3:50 Shaun the Sheep 4:00 My Genius Idea 4:30 Blue Peter 5:00 Newsround 5:15 The Weakest Link 6:00 BBC News at Six 6:30 Regional News and Weather 7:00 The One Show 7:30 EastEnders 8:00 Holby City 9:00 Crimewatch 10:00 BBC News at Ten 10:25 Regional News and Weather 10:35 Crimewatch Update 10:45 Nuns Aloud 11:40 Film: The Love Letter

7:30 Deadly 60 8:00 Mission: 2110 8:30 LazyTown 8:55 Big Barn Farm 9:05 Buzz and Tell 9:10 Tinga Tinga Tales 9:25 The Large Family 9:40 Toddworld 9:50 Pingu 10:00 Waybuloo 10:20 Clifford the Big Red Dog 10:30 Pablo the Little Red Fox 10:35 3rd and Bird 10:50 Wibbly Pig 11:00 In the Night Garden 11:30 Animal Park 12:00 The Daily Politics. 12:30 GMT 1:00 Due South 1:45 Ready Steady Cook 2:15 Instant Restaurant 3:00 Diagnosis Murder 3:45 Flog It 4:30 Pointless 5:15 The Hairy Bikers’ Cook Off 6:00 Eggheads 6:30 Strictly Come Dancing 7:00 Coast 8:00 Masterchef 9:00 Whites 9:30 Harry and Paul 10:00 Later Live... with Jools Holland 10:30 Newsnight 11:20 Wonderland

ITV 1 6.00 Daybreak 8.30 Lorraine 9.25 The Jeremy Kyle Show 10.30 This Morning 11.25 ITV News 11.30 This Morning 12.30 Loose Women 1.30 ITV News & Weather 2.00 60 Minute Makeover 3.00 Dickinson’s Real Deal 4.00 Midsomer Murders 5.00 The Alan Titchmarsh Show 6.00 Calendar News 6.30 ITV News & Weather 7.00 Emmerdale 7.30 Grimefighters 8.00 Fiddles, Cheats & Scams 9.00 71 Degrees North 10.00 ITV News at Ten & Weather 10.35 Homes From Hell 11.35 Swingtown

Channel 4 6:35 Yo Gabba Gabba 7:00 Freshly Squeezed 7:30 Everybody Loves Raymond 7:55 Everybody Loves Raymond 8:25 Frasier 8:55 According To Jim 9:25 Coach Trip 9:55 Coach Trip 11:30 Coach Trip 12:00 Channel 4 News Summary 12:05 A Place In The Sun 1:10 Courage Of Lassie 2:55 Wogan’s Perfect Recall 3:25 Countdown 4:10 Deal Or No Deal 5:00 Come Dine With Me 5:30 Jamie’s 30 Minute Meals 6:00 The Simpsons 6:30 Hollyoaks 7:00 Channel 4 News 7:55 4thought.Tv 8:00 Wedding House 9:00 Ramsay’s Best Restaurant 10:00 The Million Pound Drop Live 11:05 Seven Days

Five 7.00 Little Princess 7.15 The Mr. Men Show 7.30 Roary the Racing Car 7.45 Noddy in Toyland 8.00 Fifi and the Flowertots 8.15 Peppa Pig 8.25 Peppa Pig 8.35 Thomas & Friends 8.45 Igam Ogam 9.00 Big School 9.05 Bert and Ernie’s Great Adventures 9.15 The Wright Stuff 10.45 Trisha Goddard 11.45 House 12.40 Five News 12.50 Warship 1.45 Neighbours 2.15 Home and Away 2.50 Animal Rescue Squad 3.05 Film: Two Mothers for Zachary 5.00 Five News 5.30 Neighbours 6.00 Home and Away 6.25 Live From Studio Five 7.00 Five News at 7 7.30 Street Market Chefs 8.00 To be announced 9.00 CSI Miami 10.00 CSI: NY 11.00 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation

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6:00 Breakfast 9:15 Animal 24:7 10:00 Homes Under the Hammer 11:00 Cowboy Trap 11:45 To Buy or Not to Buy 12:15 Bargain Hunt 1:00 BBC News at One 1:30 Regional News and Weather 1:45 Doctors 2:15 Land Girls 3:00 BBC News 3:05 Copycats 3:35 Big Babies 3:50 Shaun the Sheep 4:00 Little Howard’s Big Question 4:25 Deadly 60 Bite Size 4:30 The Sarah Jane Adventures 5:00 Newsround 5:15 The Weakest Link 6:00 BBC News at Six 6:30 Regional News and Weather 7:00 The One Show 7:30 Helicopter Heroes 8:00 Waterloo Road 9:00 The Apprentice 10:00 BBC News at Ten 10:25 Regional News and Weather 10:35 The National Lottery Draws 10:45 Film 2010 11:25 The League Cup Show

7:30 Deadly 60 8:00 Mission: 2110 8:30 LazyTown 8:55 Big Barn Farm 9:05 Buzz and Tell 9:10 Tinga Tinga Tales 9:25 The Large Family 9:40 Toddworld 9:50 Pingu 10:00 Waybuloo 10:20 Clifford the Big Red Dog 10:30 Pablo the Little Red Fox 10:35 3rd and Bird 10:50 Wibbly Pig 11:00 In the Night Garden 11:30 The Daily Politics 1:00 See Hear 1:30 Ready Steady Cook 2:15 Instant Restaurant 3:00 Diagnosis Murder 3:45 Flog It 4:30 Pointless 5:15 The Hairy Bikers’ Cook Off 6:00 Eggheads 6:30 Strictly Come Dancing 7:00 Escape to the Country 8:00 Masterchef 9:00 Wonderland 10:00 The Apprentice 10:30 Newsnight 11:20 Whites 11:50 Harry and Paul

ITV 1 6.00 Daybreak 8.30 Lorraine 9.25 The Jeremy Kyle Show 10.30 This Morning 11.25 ITV News 11.30 This Morning 12.30 Loose Women 1.30 ITV News & Weather 2.00 60 Minute Makeover 3.00 Dickinson’s Real Deal 4.00 Midsomer Murders 5.00 The Alan Titchmarsh Show 6.00 Calendar News. 6.30 ITV News & Weather 7.00 Emmerdale 8.00 Agatha Christie’s Poirot 10.00 ITV News at Ten & Weather 10.35 Film: No Reservations 12.35 The Zone

Channel 4 6:35 Yo Gabba Gabba 7:00 Freshly Squeezed 7:30 Everybody Loves Raymond 7:55 Everybody Loves Raymond 8:25 Frasier 8:55 According To Jim 9:25 Coach Trip 10:25 Coach Trip 11:30 Coach Trip 12:00 Channel 4 News Summary 12:05 My Eden 12:15 A Place In The Sun 1:15 The Hound Of The Baskervilles 2:55 Wogan’s Perfect Recall 3:25 Countdown 4:10 Deal Or No Deal 5:00 Come Dine With Me 5:30 Jamie’s 30 Minute Meals 6:00 The Simpsons 6:30 Hollyoaks 7:00 Channel 4 News 7:55 4thought.Tv 8:00 Buried Alive: The Chilean Mine Rescue 9:00 Grand Designs 10:00 The Million Pound Drop Live 11:05 The Event

Five 7.00 Little Princess 7.15 The Mr. Men Show 7.30 Roary the Racing Car 7.45 Noddy in Toyland 8.00 Fifi and the Flowertots 8.15 Peppa Pig 8.35 Thomas & Friends 8.45 Igam Ogam 9.00 Big School 9.05 Bert and Ernie’s Great Adventures 9.15 The Wright Stuff 10.45 Trisha Goddard 11.45 House 12.40 Five News 12.50 Warship 1.45 Neighbours 2.15 Home and Away 2.50 Animal Rescue Squad 3.10 Film: Murder among Friends 5.00 Five News 5.30 Neighbours 6.00 Home and Away 6.25 Live From Studio Five 7.00 Five News at 7 7.30 Highland Emergency 8.00 Cowboy Builders 9.00 NCIS 10.00 Law and Order: Criminal Intent 11.00 Law and Order

Thursday 28th October BBC One

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6:00 Breakfast 9:15 Animal 24:7 10:00 Homes Under the Hammer 11:00 Cowboy Trap 11:45 To Buy or Not to Buy 12:15 Bargain Hunt 1:00 BBC News at One 1:30 Regional News and Weather 1:45 Doctors 2:15 Land Girls 3:00 BBC News 3:05 Copycats 3:35 Big Babies 3:50 Shaun the Sheep 4:00 Deadly 60 4:30 The Sarah Jane Adventures 5:00 Newsround 5:15 The Weakest Link 6:00 BBC News at Six 6:30 Regional News and Weather 7:00 The One Show 7:30 EastEnders 8:00 Watchdog 9:00 Have I Got News for You 9:30 Reggie Perrin 10:00 BBC News at Ten 10:25 Regional News and Weather 10:35 Question Time 11:35 This Week

7:30 Deadly 60 8:00 The Slammer 8:30 LazyTown 8:55 Big Barn Farm 9:05 Buzz and Tell 9:10 Tinga Tinga Tales 9:25 The Large Family 9:40 Toddworld 9:50 Pingu 10:00 Waybuloo 10:20 Clifford the Big Red Dog 10:30 Pablo the Little Red Fox 10:35 3rd and Bird 10:50 Wibbly Pig 11:00 In the Night Garden 11:30 Animal Park 12:00 The Daily Politics 12:30 GMT with George Alagiah 1:00 Due South 1:45 Ready Steady Cook 2:15 Instant Restaurant 3:00 Diagnosis Murder 3:45 Flog It 4:30 Pointless 5:15 The Hairy Bikers’ Cook Off 6:00 Eggheads 6:30 Strictly Come Dancing 7:00 Keith Richards 8:00 Nigella Kitchen 8:30 Autumnwatch 9:30 Autumnwatch Unsprung 10:00 Never Mind the Buzzcocks 10:30 Newsnight 11:20 A Culture Show Special

ITV 1 6.00 Daybreak 8.30 Lorraine 9.25 The Jeremy Kyle Show 10.30 This Morning 11.25 ITV News 11.30 This Morning 12.30 Loose Women 1.30 ITV News & Weather 2.00 60 Minute Makeover 3.00 Dickinson’s Real Deal 4.00 Midsomer Murders 5.00 The Alan Titchmarsh Show 6.00 Calendar News 6.30 ITV News & Weather 7.00 Emmerdale 7.30 How Safe Are Our Borders 8.00 Emmerdale 8.30 Coronation Street 9.00 Monte Carlo or Bust 10.00 ITV News at Ten & Weather 10.35 Film: Rambo: First Blood Part II 12.25 The Zone

Channel 4 6:35 Yo Gabba Gabba 7:00 Freshly Squeezed 7:30 Everybody Loves Raymond 7:55 Everybody Loves Raymond 8:25 Frasier 8:55 According To Jim 9:25 Coach Trip 9:55 Coach Trip 10:55 Coach Trip 11:30 Coach Trip 12:00 Channel 4 News Summary 12:05 A Place In The Sun 1:05 Born Free 2:55 Wogan’s Perfect Recall 3:25 Countdown 4:10 Deal Or No Deal 5:00 Come Dine With Me 5:30 Jamie’s 30 Minute Meals 6:00 The Simpsons 6:30 Hollyoaks 7:00 Channel 4 News 7:55 4thought.Tv 8:00 River Cottage Every Day 9:00 Child Genius 10:00 The Million Pound Drop Live 11:05 True Blood

Five 7.00 Little Princess 7.15 The Mr. Men Show 7.30 Roary the Racing Car 7.45 Noddy in Toyland 8.00 Fifi and the Flowertots 8.15 Peppa Pig 8.35 Thomas & Friends 8.45 Igam Ogam 9.00 Big School 9.05 Bert and Ernie’s Great Adventures 9.15 The Wright Stuff 10.45 Trisha Goddard 11.45 House 12.40 Five News 12.50 Warship 1.45 Neighbours 2.15 Home and Away 2.50 Animal Rescue Squad 3.10 Film: Suburban Madness 5.00 Five News 5.30 Neighbours 6.00 Home and Away 6.25 Live From Studio Five 7.00 Five News at 7 7.30 Jaguar Adventure with Nigel Marven 8.00 Escape from Alcatraz: 9.00 Life After Armageddon 11.05 Impaled

Friday 29th October BBC One

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6:00 Breakfast 9:15 Animal 24:7 10:00 Homes Under the Hammer 11:00 Cowboy Trap 11:45 To Buy or Not to Buy 12:15 Bargain Hunt 1:00 BBC News at One 1:30 Regional News and Weather 1:45 Doctors 2:15 Land Girls 3:00 BBC News 3:05 Copycats 3:35 Big Babies 3:50 Shaun the Sheep 4:00 Fee Fi Fo Yum 4:30 Horrible Histories 5:00 Newsround 5:15 The Weakest Link 6:00 BBC News at Six 6:30 Regional News and Weather 7:00 The One Show 8:00 EastEnders 8:30 QI 9:00 New Tricks 10:00 BBC News at Ten 10:25 Regional News and Weather 10:35 The Graham Norton Show 11:20 The National Lottery Draws 11:30 Film: Halloween: Resurrection

7:30 Deadly 60 8:00 The Slammer 8:30 LazyTown 8:55 Big Barn Farm 9:05 Buzz and Tell 9:10 Tinga Tinga Tales 9:25 The Large Family 9:40 Toddworld 9:50 Pingu 10:00 Waybuloo 10:20 Clifford the Big Red Dog 10:30 Pablo the Little Red Fox 10:35 3rd and Bird 10:50 Wibbly Pig 11:00 In the Night Garden 11:30 Animal Park 12:00 The Daily Politics 12:30 GMT 1:00 Due South 1:45 Ready Steady Cook 2:15 Instant Restaurant 3:00 Diagnosis Murder 3:45 Flog It 4:30 Pointless 5:15 The Hairy Bikers’ Cook Off 6:00 Eggheads 6:30 Strictly Come Dancing 7:00 The Big Silence 8:00 Mastermind 8:30 Gardeners’ World 9:00 A Life Without Work 10:00 The Stephen K Amos Show 10:30 Newsnight 11:00 The Review Show 11:50 Later... with Jools Holland

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6.00 Daybreak 8.30 Lorraine 9.25 The Jeremy Kyle Show 10.30 This Morning 11.25 ITV News 11.30 This Morning 12.30 Loose Women 1.30 ITV News & Weather 2.00 60 Minute Makeover 3.00 Dickinson’s Real Deal 4.00 Midsomer Murders 5.00 The Alan Titchmarsh Show 6.00 Calendar News 6.30 ITV News & Weather 7.00 Emmerdale 7.30 Coronation Street 8.00 Cheetah Kingdom 8.30 Coronation Street 9.00 Paul O’Grady Live 10.00 ITV News at Ten & Weather 10.35 Film: The Amityville Horror 12.15 The Zone

6:35 Yo Gabba Gabba 7:00 Freshly Squeezed 7:25 Everybody Loves Raymond 7:55 Everybody Loves Raymond 8:25 Frasier 8:55 According To Jim 9:25 Coach Trip 10:25 Coach Trip 11:30 Coach Trip 12:00 Channel 4 News Summary 12:05 A Place In The Sun 1:10 Living Free 2:55 Wogan’s Perfect Recall 3:25 Countdown 4:10 Deal Or No Deal 5:00 Come Dine With Me 5:30 Jamie’s 30 Minute Meals 6:00 The Simpsons 6:30 Hollyoaks 7:00 Channel 4 News 7:25 4thought.Tv 7:30 Unreported World 8:00 Come Dine With Me 9:00 The Event 10:00 The Million Pound Drop Live 11:20 Saw IV

7.00 Little Princess 7.15 The Mr. Men Show 7.30 Roary the Racing Car 7.45 Noddy in Toyland 8.00 Fifi and the Flowertots 8.15 Peppa Pig 8.35 Thomas & Friends 8.45 Igam Ogam 9.00 Big School 9.05 Bert and Ernie’s Great Adventures 9.15 The Wright Stuff 10.45 Trisha Goddard 11.45 House 12.40 Five News 12.50 Warship 1.45 Neighbours 2.15 Home and Away 2.50 Animal Rescue Squad 3.05 Film: Revenge of the Middle-Aged Woman 5.00 Five News 5.30 Neighbours 6.00 Home and Away 6.25 Live From Studio Five 7.00 Five News at 7 7.30 Fifth Gear 8.00 Eddie Stobart: Trucks and Trailers 9.00 The Mentalist 10.00 Law and Order: Special Victims Unit 10.55 CSI: Miami 11.55 Cops in Crisis

man. Viv wonders if Hazel and Bob are just good friends. Rhona tries to clear the air with Paddy.Marlon is puzzled by Rhona’s behaviour. Sparks fly between Chas and Alicia at the underwear party. Viv confronts Hazel over Bob FRI: Ryan is stunned to hear that Maisie and Will are back living with Nathan. Bob and Hazel are pleased for Viv as she describes the new man in her life. Rhona makes an effort with Marlon but who is she trying to convince?

quences of her lying. The factory girls are unnerved when flowers arrive mysteriously with an RIP message THURS: Becky is devastated as Kylie drops a bombshell on her return from Cyprus. Claire’s fancy French dinner is put on hold when Ashley is rushed to hospital. Tyrone and Jack live life to the full FRI: Can Steve persuade Kylie not to take Max back to Cyprus? John panics over Colin when a wreath turns up at Underworld. Will Claire find out about Ashley’s lies? Will Steve and Becky give into Kylie’s demands? John gets a fright while disposing of the card that came with the wreath. Claire shocks the family with her plans for their future

concerns about moving into the Kennedys are allayed when she is welcomed with open arms, but a misunderstanding about laundry threatens to jeopardise the harmony TUES: Andrew is shocked when he discovers Paul’s philandering past and is outraged to find that both Declan and Rebecca knew. When tempers have cooled, Declan tells Andrew the full truth about Paul WED: While Andrew focuses his renewed investigation on Diana, Summer and Natasha compete to be the friend who offers him greatest support THURS: Unnerved by Paul’s continued comatose state, Rebecca refuses to leave the hospital, even when Declan returns to work. When Susan insists Rebecca’s vigil at the hospital is unhealthy, Rebecca snaps FRI: Toadie and Callum look forward to Steph’s imminent arrival with the baby but Toadie’s preoccupation makes Sonya feel excluded

7 Day Soapwatch EASTENDERS MON: Billie’s funeral has heartbreaking consequences as an isolated Carol struggles to cope with her grief. Bianca is horrified when old enemies return to the Square and Vanessa has a bombshell of her own when Harry serves her with divorce papers. Kat is thrilled when the Vic’s newest barmaid is revealed TUES: A devastated Carol finds comfort in an unlikely source - with a shocking outcome. Meanwhile Max accidentally reveals a dangerous truth to Lauren, and Bianca makes a sickening discovery THURS: Janine’s Machiavellian side rears its ugly head when Ryan betrays her on her birthday. It’s the Vic’s grand reopening but Alfie’s lavish plans suffer a setback. Jay offers Billy some dating advice. And Carol finally opens up to Bianca up about her pain FRI: Ryan finds himself out of his depth as Janine’s behaviour spirals out of control. Pat

offers gentle words of wisdom to a fragile Carol, and Fatboy experiences a severe case of withdrawal from Leon. Lauren is struck by a troubling thought when she sees Max attack Jay EMMERDALE MON: It is Maisie’s turn to give evidence but will she be able to help Ryan? Holly turns a trip out with Hannah to her own advantage. Paddy discovers that he has inadvertently upset Pearl TUES: Ryan’s future is in the balance as the jury return their verdict. Moira tries to convince John that they need help with Holly. Viv quizzes Lizzie about Bob and Hazel WED: As Natasha’s lies unravel, she faces an important decision. Eve is unsettled when Chas returns. John is unsure whether they have made the right decision about Holly’s treatment THURS: Eve is determined to get her

CORONATION STREET MON: Becky is forced to pretend to be Kylie when a social worker comes knocking. Can Gail convince Tina that David did not intend to hurt Graeme? Ashley vents his frustration as Claire refuses to compromise over moving to France. David breaks down as his illness and the court hearing take their toll. A furious Steve reminds Becky of the potential conse-

NEIGHBOURS MON: Suspecting Declan is behind Paul’s attack, Andrew confronts him, but Declan claims he is innocent. Frustrated, Andrew turns his attention on Sonya. Donna’s

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Hello Everybody

Sheffield 50+ October Elders’ Congress Meeting

We are very pleased to tell you that Mercury have secured funding from Collective Legal Solutions to add to that already provided for us from Norrie, Waite and Slater so have a weekly page in the paper instead of just fortnightly. You may have noticed already that there was one last week as well as the week before. We would like to thank both firms very much. So from now on, I shall be taking it in turns with our Project Officer, Jane Tanser, to edit the page. We hope you The subject of this month’s Congress will enjoy the different styles we bring. was ‘The Future Shape of Services in Sheffield’ and we were very pleased Hilary Taylor-Firth to welcome Laurie Brennan and David Hewitt, from the Deputy Chief Executive’s Team. The City Council expects to have to make savings of £220m over the next 4 years – around 20% of the budget and Council Officers have the daunting if not impossible task of finding these savings, while affecting people and jobs as little as possible. Although the Chancellor will be making a statement about the Government’s Comprehensive Spending

Volunteers needed for The Sheffield City Council Major Incident Response Group Care and Support

The Major Incident Response Group was established in 1990 after the Hillsborough Disaster so that if any emergency should occur again in Sheffield, the City Council would have a well-organised, coordinated response. On Wed. October 27th the Group is holding a ‘Reception Centre’ exercise to test its readiness to spring into action in the event of some emergency now. They are looking for volunteers from members of the public, from community groups, faith groups, churches and amateur dramatic groups, who would be willing to act a part. The exercise will take place in the Meadowhead area of the City and you can go for a morning, an afternoon or all day. Lunch and refreshments will be provided. For further details please ring Philip Horton, Contingency Planning Manager on 2734504 Mon to Fri 9am-4.30pm or email: p.horton@sheffield.gov.uk

older people’s day

The ‘Full of Life Event’ at the Town Hall at the end of September mentioned on a previous page was a great success with lots of stalls and information for us of a more mature age. It was also much enhanced by the young people from Yewlands and Spring Lane Schools who were a real credit to themselves, their schools and young people in Sheffield generally. They were all very polite and friendly, tirelessly showing us where things were, fetching endless cups of coffee and tea and initiating those of us who needed it into the secrets of Wii - very patiently in my case! The Yewlands On Tues Nov 2nd from 6pm – 7pm students were all members of years 8 members and non-members of the Sheffield Teaching Hospitals Foundation and 9 students’ council and those from Spring Lane, I was very surprised to Trust are invited to come and take a fascinating look into the world of bones, find, were some of those permanently fractures and joint replacements. excluded but they are definitely back Research Experts in Metabolic Bone on the right track. All were a pleasure Disease and Orthopaedics will talk you to meet. through a range of ‘cracking’ topics Well done!

Cracking Bone Disease

including ‘Sheffield as a Centre of Excellence for Bone Research’ and ‘Hip’ research in joint replacement’. Metabolic bone disease is an umbrella term referring to abnormalities of bones caused by a wide variety of disorders. Osteoporosis, which is affecting a growing percentage of both older women and men, is probably the most well known of these diseases. This, as they say, should be a fascinating event and one of interest to everyone. Refreshments and an information stand will be available from 5.30 pm onwards. For venue information and to book your place call Jane Pellegrina on 0114 2714322 or email Jane.pellegrina@sth.nhs. uk before October 29th

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Editor: Hilary Taylor-Firth

Review today, the City Council will not know its final settlement until early December. Therefore our speakers were only able to give us an insight into how the Council is thinking, not a detailed report. Seven policy principles have been established which Laurie went into in great detail. As well as our usual constructive comments, the speakers faced some very searching questions from Sheffield 50+ members as you can imagine. We would like to thank Laurie and David very much for the professional way they responded. In line with policy started under the previous council administration and further developed by the present, the emphasis is on engaging people, finding ways for us all to have a say. There are already a number of ways the Council consults and more will be developed. So it’s up to us! We all need to get involved and find out what is going on. The seven principles can be found in the Council’s interim budget report on their website or for those not yet online, Jason on 2734117 or Paul (when he returns from annual leave) on 2734029 will be able to help. (Not online yet? Watch out for the BBC’s ‘First Click’ campaign or ring 08000 150 950 for details)

Dates for your Diary Next Sheffield 50+ Elders’ Congress Meeting Thursday November 4th, 1.15pm for 1.30pm in the Council Chamber of the Town Hall. All members are very welcome to attend. Safer Neighbourhood Teams and PACT meetings. To find out which SNT covers your area and when your local PACT meeting is please ring 2202020 or look on the S.Yorks police website.

COMMUNITY ASSEMBLY MEETINGS North East Wednesday 20th October at 6-8pm, Shirecliffe Community Centre, 349 Shirecliffe Road, S5 8JX - you are invited to join your local Councillors for a light buffet from 5.30.

Other Events Art in the Park Mon. 25th Oct. 12-3pm in the Ponderosa below Crookes Valley Road, Upperthorpe. Film Making Workshop. For further details email:admin@artinthepark.org.uk or call 0114 268 6813. All are Welcome! Healthy Cook Along Thurs 21st Oct at Old Sharrow Junior School, South View Road 6pm-8pm. Create 3 dishes, eat them and take the recipes home - all for £2. To book a place, contact Lu on creativeactionnetwork@ googlemail.com

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Mark Twain once said “the best way to cheer yourself up is to try to cheer somebody else up.” Radio Nightingale provides a special service to cheer up the patients of the Rotherham General Hospital. So why not cheer yourself up by joining the Radio Nightingale team. Volunteering isn’t just good for the soul. It can also put you on track to improve your career. Whether you’re currently studying, in work or out of work volunteering is a great way o develop new skills, build your confidence and show future employers that you’ve got drive and initiative. Over 70% of employers say that they would hire a candidate with volunteering experience over someone who has never volunteered. Volunteering offers the chance to have amazing experiences, make friends with people from all walks of life, and who knows, perhaps even find love! And it has been medically proven that ‘doing good’ can give you a heightened sense of well being and a stronger immune system. Remember though that if you want to use volunteering to develop your career, treat it as work, not a hobby. Only a small part of Radio Nightingale’s work is about presenting programmes, keeping the station running takes a lot of work and volunteers are needed to help with a range of jobs. This includes ward visiting and request collecting, fundraising activities and administrative duties, as well as operating the studio equipment and presenting programmes. You don’t need any expert knowledge or technical expertise to be successful at Radio Nightingale, most important is a willingness to learn and be part of a team and be able to make a regular commitment. Alternatively we have some more casual, as and when, opportunities available. If you would like to find out more or if you’re ready to cheer yourself up and get involved in Radio Nightingale contact us on 01709 304244 or admin@ radionightingale.org.uk Radio Nightingale broadcasts 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for the patients and staff of the Rotherham General Hospital on 945 &1350mw and Hospedia. For more information about the station visit www.radionightingale.org.uk Current volunteer vacancies: • Saturday sports show presenter • Football commentator • Request collector (Tuesday or Wednesday morning) • Fundraiser • Voice over artist / creator Contact us on 01709 304244 for more information on volunteering.

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Events at the Centre FAMILY HALLOWEEN PARTY SUNDAY 31ST OCTOBER 2010 3.00PM TILL 6.00PM WITH BIG AL’S FUN HOUSE DISCO • GAMES • PRIZES • FREE BUFFET FANCY DRESS OPTIONAL TICKETS SINGLES (ADULT OR JUNIOR) = £5.00 FAMILY (2 ADULTS & 2 CHILDREN) = £16.00 UNDER 2’s GO FREE

TICKETS MUST BE BOOKED IN ADVANCE PHONE LIZ ON 0114 2485554

NEW YEAR’S EVE FRIDAY 31ST DECEMBER 7.15PM TILL 1.00AM

DISCO • GAMES • FUN • BUFFET SUPPER

WITH BIG AL’S FUN HOUSE TICKETS FAMILY (2 ADULTS & 2 CHILDREN) = £40.00 ADULT = £15.00 JUNIOR = £7..50 (3 TO 15 YEARS OLD)

Media

THURSDAY 25th NOVEMBER

AN EVENING OF

CLAIRVOYANCE with International Medium & Author JOANNE GREGORY

One of the UKʼs Most Accurate & Gifted Mediums Doors Open 7pm - Show Starts 7:30pm - Over 16ʼs Only Tickets only £10

THURSDAY 9th DECEMBER

ACOUSTIC NIGHT Staring

JOHN REILLY & LEWIS NITIKMAN

FOR MORE INFO CALL 0114 2485554 & ASK FOR LIZ

70’s XMAS PARTY NIGHT THURSDAY 16TH DECEMBER DISCO

70’s FANCY DRESS WELCOME

TICKETS ONLY £3.00 ONLY

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proudly presents

Plus Special Guests

LINDSAY DRACASS, CARY BAYLIS, NATHAN LEE DOWNES & KIRK McELHINNEY Doors Open 7pm - Tickets only £7.50

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Celebrating Fish and Chips The North’s largest entertainment weekly, telephone our sales team to get your advert on these pages 0114 276 3633 opt.1

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Tel: 0114 2345136 FISH & CHIPS. THE BEST FISH & CHINESE MEALS TO CHIPS IN THE AREA TAKE AWAY. LUNCHTIME SPECIALS. Also Serving a Wide Selection CLOSED MONDAYS TUES/WED 4.30PM - 10PM of Pies, Kebabs, Cod Roe etc Open Monday to Saturday 11:30am - 2.00pm & 4.00pm - 10.00pm

THURS 12 NOON - 1.30PM & 4.30PM - 10PM FRI/SAT 12 NOON - 1.30PM & 4.30PM - 11PM SUN 5.30PM - 10PM

HANDSWORTH Brenda’s Traditional Fish & Chips FISH BAR 309 Handsworth Road, Handsworth FOR TOP QUALITY FISH, CHIPS, PIES etc 0114 269 7807

OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

Excellent Quality, Traditional Fish & Chips Kids Lunchtime Specials £1.80 Open: Mon to Fri 11.15am - 2:30pm Sat 11.15am - 3.30pm

0114 249 3035 2 Earl Way, Shefﬁeld

TRAFALGAR FISHERIES Thanks to all our customers for their support! Why not come & join them for the very best in TRADITIONAL FISH & CHIPS. Worth a trip for a great tasting chip!!

Opening Times Monday - Thursday 11am - 2pm & 4pm - 9pm, Friday - Saturday 11am - 9pm, SUNDAY CLOSED Traditional Fish & Chip Shop Call in at TRAFALGAR FISHERIES 17 Trafalgar Road Sheﬃeld S6 1JY Telephone orders welcome Please Call

0114 231 3178

TWO STEPS FISHERIES 0114 266 5694 249 Sharrow Vale Road, Sheffield

Opening Times: 11:30am - 2pm & 5pm - 10pm Sunday 5pm - 10pm

Probably the Oldest Chip Shop in Shefﬁeld Established. 1895

BARACUDA FISH BAR

FISH & CHIP FACTS

As a nation we just love our chips and 10% of the entire British potato crop is needed to supply all the fish and chip shops across the country Fish and Chip sales boom in a recession From March to November 2008, there were more than 548 million visits to fish and chip shops – up 5 per cent from 523 million in 2007 Fried fish began in working-class London at the beginning of Queen Victoria’s Reign, selling the leftovers from Billingsgate fish market. Fried ‘chipped’ potatoes appeared in Lancashire around the 1860s the two were served together somewhere around 1870.

In 1906 in Lancashire, Theodore Clegg opened a 70 seaterfish and chip restaurant and divided his customers into three classes - first, second and third according to their personal appearance and social status. In 1940 fish and chips was the only ‘restau rant’ food not to be rationed during the Second World War. More than 283 million portions of fish and chips are sold in the UK each year. Yorkshire people scoff more than 69 million portions a year. Fish and chips has 334 less calories than an average portion of chicken Tikka Masala, deep pan cheese and tomato pizza or doner kebab.

In 1845 vinegar was first recommended to be splashed over fish and chips by victorian cook, Eliza Acton, as a means of sweetening the fish.

Did you know that the ﬁsh and chip shop market is worth £1.2bn? This means that every £1 of every £100 spent on food is spent in a ﬁsh and chip shop

Joseph Malin opened the ﬁrst ﬁsh & chip shop in Cleveland Street, London in the 1860’s.

One out of every four British potatoes are made into chips – that’s approximately 1.5 million tonnes/year

1860 –There is still a lot of debate about whether the first fish and chip shop opened in London or the North. Was the first chip shop Joseph Malin’s in London’s East End, or was it Mr Lee’s chippie on Oldham market, Lancashire?

1930’s –The balance of protein, carbohydrate and vitamins found in ﬁsh and chips kept the Territorial Army well fed as they prepared for battle in special training camps 1940 – Fish and Chips were one of the few foods that were not rationed during World War 11 1960’s - Today’s most popular potato variety, the Maris Piper was ﬁrst commercially grown

Fish & Chip History

1863 – Mr Lee, expanded and opened a chip shop in Oldham town, the second chip shop to be opened in Britain – according to Joseph Malin that is! 1920 – The mechanical potato peeler was invented, which was a great boon for chippies, as traditional chips are made from peeled potatoes. But remember you can cook chips with their skins on – they taste great and it saves time too 1920 onwards – Fish and chips shops were called ‘Fried Fish Shops’ and as can be seen at the Black Country Museum, where a replica chippie from Willenhall can be seen, they were often converted from the front room of a house

1960 – Housewives celebrated as the ﬁrst frozen chips went on sale. From freezer to plate in just minutes, this tasty invention really made their lives easier 1970 – The last time you could enjoy eating ﬁsh and chips wrapped in newspaper 1980 – Oven chips were launched, revolutionising meal times 1989 – Chips got even faster with the arrival of microwaveable chips, ready in seconds

2005 – Food scientists 1927 – There were 35,000 fish and developed an oven chip with just 3% fat – and scored FISH & CHIPS • KEBABS • BURGERS chip shops ‘green’ on all four counts of the Voted one of the very best in Sheffield across the UK. Today we can enjoy chips in many other ways, includ- traffic light labelling scheme and established 45 years! ing ready prepared, oven and even OPEN ALL DAY - SEVEN DAYS A WEEK 2009 – Chippies continue to use microwaveable chips (4pm - 11pm Sundays) Maris Piper but new varieties like FREE home delivery within a 3 mile radius 1931 – Demand for fish and chips Marquis and Cabaret are gaining in East to find us at popularity reached a high and a chippie in 219 Duke Street, Sheffield S2 5QP Bradford had to hire a doorman telephone: 0114 272 7154 2010 – Britain most famous dish to control the queue that formed email: baracudafishbar@yahoo.com outside his shop at peak times celebrates its 150th birthday

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For more information and free pet care advice visit Taking the time to research your chosen pet, to www.pdsa.org.uk/pethealth ensure it is right for your lifestyle, can mean the difference between a long, happy relationship and one which leads to your pet joining the thousands of unwanted animals already in rehoming centres across the UK. “When deciding on a new pet it is important to consider the animal’s needs as well as your own to ensure you can meet their specific needs,” says Sean Wensley, PDSA Senior Veterinary Surgeon. “Owning a pet is a considerable commitment, particularly with animals such as dogs and cats which can live well in to their ‘teens’. The time and expense associated with smaller pets, such as rabbits, can also be a lot greater than many people think.” To find out which pet is right for you, PDSA recommend’s visiting their online tool, Your Right Pet, at www.your-right-pet.org.uk Your Right Pet uses a four-part formula, ‘PETS’, to help potential pet owners make the right choice. PETS stands for Place, Exercise, Time and Spend – all factors that need considering to ensure owners and their pets are well matched: Place – which type of pet is appropriate for where you live? Exercise – can you provide the type and amount of daily exercise required? Time – can you devote enough time to your pet? Spend – can you afford the lifetime expense of your preferred pet? Sean continues: “Every day, vets see the results of unwise pet choices, so we urge people to think carefully to avoid making mistakes which can prove very costly, both emotionally and financially. “To help people make the right decisions, our online tool, Your Right Pet, provides checklists with Always need loving and information on estimated costs, average lifespans and permanent homes exercise requirements, as well as advice on where, and where not, to get pets from. It also includes SHEFFIELD DOG RESCUE information on the health problems which commonly affect certain breeds so that prospective owners know Now dealing with stray and abandoned what to look out for when choosing a new pet.” - in South Yorkshire & North Derbyshire Any potential owner also needs to be aware of the NO DESTRUCTION POLICY legal requirements of keeping an animal. Under the Animal Welfare Act owners must ensure they meet five key needs for any animals under their care: A suitable environment (place to live) A suitable diet To be able to perform normal behaviour

MORNINGSIDE CATTERY Luxury Heated Cattery Open All Year Special Diets Catered for Cat Insurance if required Breeders of Birmans

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PLUMBING & HEATING

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PETS&GARDENS

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It’s getting towards the back end of the year now, and many anglers will be looking forward to new innovations and tackle developments to be released in 2011. I’ve just been down to Warwickshire for the Tackle & Gun trade show to find out what’s in store for next year.... I like the shows, meeting new people to work with, seeing new products and generally just having a chat with some of the nice guys (and gals!) who put the tackle on the shelf and make our pastime the most popular hobby in the UK. It was great to see Harry Peck from Bennetts of Sheffield sourcing new stock and products for his busy empire, unfortunately I didn’t get chance to stop and chat because he was busy, but it was nice to say hello. I also met up with Bob Nudd who needs no introduction, and spoke to Kevin Nash for the first time as he prowled around his trade stand; nice fella, but I get the impression he’d rather be fishing! The H-Gun range from Nash looks to be a winner, offering less expensive but still top quality products to the carper so watch out for the full line when you next visit your local store. At Gardner, I met Neil Wayte (hugely impressive beard!) and Lewis Read who took me through the latest items from their stable. I’m rapidly becoming a big fan of Gardner tackle and will certainly feature some reviews of their kit in the coming weeks. I checked out some of the terminal bits and have to say that some of the new hook link materials really look the business. I had arranged a meeting at the show with Stuart and Mick, a couple of new friends who run ‘Fishing 4 Reel’ tackle store over in Bolton to discuss promoting their new ‘1 toners’ bait range which is getting rave reviews in the North West, if you want to find out more about them, give the boys a ring on 07935005903 and ask about their excellent delivery service;- bait to your peg no less! I’ve had some stunning catch reports on their new range, so give them a ring to find out more. What about a hook that you don’t actually tie on your

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Send Your Local Sports News to info@mercurynewspaper.co.uk in the betting at 7/2 second favourite, Kevin Prendergast’s inmate is two from two so far but what are most impressive are the beatings he has given HORSE RACING to good animals. Last time out by Timelord This Saturday is Racing Post he pulled 8 lengths clear of Samuel Morse with a further Trophy day at Doncaster. 4 ½ lengths back to Glor Na It looks like being another cracking Group 1 2yo race to Mara. The first time he raced he beat Roderic O’Connor by over follow last week’s Dewhurst 5 lengths. Considering that, in where Frankel showed his last week’s Dewhurst, Frankel undoubted class. only beat Roderic O’Connor In a race where one should not by 2 ¼ lengths and Glor Na Nara by 5 lengths the value of take too short a price about the form of Dunboyne Express any horse there are plenty of looks outstanding, even though claimants for the top prize: both have probably improved since being beaten by him. Toolain represents a top class trainer in Michael Jarvis and The ante post favourite in the ran well last time when fourth race is Casamento who holds to Abjer at Ascot in a good strong claims also. He has time. He has my top speed rating and is a decent each way only been beaten by Pathfork and last time won a Group 2 bet at the current 25/1. Also race but I think that the (also in with each way shouts are unexposed) Dunboyne Express Michael Dods’ Dubawi Gold could be up to this class and he (winner last time out), Brian Meehan’s Titus Mills (unbeaten is reasonable value to win. including a listed race) and Speed ratings for the race (all Aidan O Brien’s Treasure quoted): Beach at 25/1, 14/1 and 25/1 Toolain 148; Casamento 147; respectively. Native Khan is also two from two (including a Dubawi Gold 139; Treasure Group 3 success last time) and Beach 132; Dunboyne Express 119; Zaidan 117; Master of was pulled out of last week’s Hounds 113; Karam Albaari Dewhurst to be saved for this 110; Seville 109; Titus Mills race. He is currently a 6/1 99; Native Khan 92. shot. At 25/1 Clive Brittain’s Zaidan is respected also. The Doncaster card kicks Aidan O’Brien’s other entrant, Seville, has an unexposed look off at 1.55 with one of those to him and could be improving impenetrable “whose turn is it today?” 5 furlongs handicaps. but, at 5/1, looks too short in My ratings suggest that the market for what he has anything up to a dozen of achieved so far. them could be in line abreast However, the one I like most across the track at the finish, for the weekend’s big race is within a neck of one another. Dunboyne Express. Currently Accordingly this can not be a

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confident choice but I am going for Cheveton, who is at least in form having won his last two starts. He has good rating in my system and likes cut in the ground so he should get suitable conditions here. At 2.25 the 6 furlongs Doncaster Stakes can go Godolphin’s Signs In The Sand although Belle Bayardo can make a decent race of it at rewarding odds and presents an each way angle if the Godolphin horse is too short in the betting. At Newbury there are four televised races: 2.05 Horris Hill Stakes (7 furlongs): This is a most strongly contested event. Royal Exchange has top rating but was beaten at Pontefract on Monday. Surrey Star, Dux Scholar, Unex El Greco, Toolain and Vanguard Dream all have good ratings also. Narrow preference is for the unbeaten course and distance winner Vanguard Dream who held off a sustained challenge from Unex El Greco last time. If absent I like Dux Scholar but Toolain could prove very dangerous if side-stepping the Racing Post Trophy to come here. 2.40 St Simon Stakes (12 furlongs): Godolphin’s Wajir looked to be coming back to something like his best last time and can lift this Group 3 prize for them. They have four entries however and all have respectable chances so check on the day for non runners. I do also like the chances of Michael Jarvis’s 3yo, Hot Prospect, and if Wajir is absent he will be my selection. Pompeyano and Ted Spread are others with chances, Ted Spread being probably a long enough price for an each

1 appearance finishing: 3; Little Josh 3.10 Bathwick Tyres Fillies 1 appearance Handicap (7 furlongs): finishing: 2; This is another impenetrable Master Medic handicap. I like Jeremy no appearances; Noseda’s Call To Reason best Monet’s Garden and she just gets the nod over 7 appearances Michael Blanshard’s Perfect Flight who will be the selection finishing: 2, 1, 1, 4, 7, 1, 3; Poquelin if Call To Reason doesn’t run. 4 appearances finishing: 3, U, 7, U; 3.40 Radley Stakes (Listed) Silmi (Fillies) (7 furlongs): no appearances; Michael Jarvis runs Zoowraa here and she gets the call. This Tartak 3 appearances is a race of many unexposed finishing: 1, 8, 4; fillies however and therefore Watch My Back cannot be a confident choice. Apart from the many fillies that 2 appearances have had one run and won there finishing: 11, U. is a very interesting entrant Summary: in William Haggas’s Blessed Doncaster: Biata and I reckon that she 1.55 Cheveton; if absent (in could nick a place (at least) at order): Fullandby; Fathom pretty rewarding odds. She is Five; Judge ‘n’ Jury; Tabaret; my reserve choice. Favourite Girl; 2.25 Signs in the Sand; if At Aintree there is an absent Belle Bayardo (each interesting meeting over the way); sticks with the 3.25 race being 2.55 Dunboyne Express (Nap); shown on Channel 4. This if absent Toolain (each way); Grade 2 Limited Handicap Chase can go to Monet’s Newbury: Garden for the third time in 2.05 Vanguard Dream; if four years. He has my top absent (in order): Dux Scholar; rating and runs well fresh and at this track. The dangers to his Toolain; Unex El Greco; 2.40 Wajir; if absent Hot chances are the in-form Silmi Prospect and/or Ted Spread and the other previous course and distance winners: Alberta’s (each way); 3.10 Call To Reason; if absent Run; Door Boy; and Tartak. However, Monet’s Garden has Perfect Flight; to have a very good chance in 3.40 Zoowraa; and/or if absent: my opinion. Just consider the Blessed Biata (each way); following course form: Aintree: Alberta’s Run 3.25 Monet’s Garden; if absent 5 appearances Alberta’s Run then Silmi. finishing: 1, 2, 3, 3, 1; Door Boy Good luck! 3 appearances finishing: P, 1, 6; I’msingingtheblues Last week’s results: no appearances; Newmarket: Knockavilla Challenge Stakes: no appearances; Red Jazz – won @ 5/1; Laskari Dewhurst Stakes: way bet.

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The Elite League’s new kids in town, the Braehead Clan, gave Steelers fans an unwelcome surprise on Saturday night as they beat the Steelers 4-0. Steelers began the game with three players sidelined: Rob Globke (concussion), Mark Thomas (broken foot), and Derek Campbell (penalty suspension). Things only got worse when, in the second period, team Captain Jonathan Phillips suffered severe ligament damage and was forced to withdraw from the game. The Clan, who brought a decent away support with them on their first visit to the Sheffield Arena, opened the scoring in the eighth minute, with a goal from Ryan Campbell. The Steelers had no answer, and early in the second period, Adam Walker doubled their lead. Without their Captain at the helm the Steelers took to the ice for the third period and, though their heads never dropped, they just couldn’t find the back of the net. For Braehead however it was a different story, as they fired a further goal past Ervins Mustakovs in the Steelers net, before finishing game with an empty-net goal in the final minute, after Steelers pulled the netminder in a desperate attempt to make it onto the score sheet. On Wednesday it was a different story, as the Steelers beat the Hull Stingrays 6-3 in the Challenge Cup. It’s a shame more fans were not there to see their team’s victory, “If you’d won the 50/50 draw, you’d be lucky to break even” someone in the crowd commented, and as yet the attendance has not been reported on the EIHL site. The Steelers defensive core has been hit by injury and illness, and it showed as Hull scored a decent goal in each period. Fortunately, despite down two import forwards, at the other end of the ice things were going well, and though the game was very close at times, in the third period the Steelers fired home three goals to take the win. Only time will tell whether coach Ben Simon will bring in any cover to help the side out. Mark Thomas is out for at least a month with a broken metatarsal, Rob Globke’s concussion is being monitored on a daily basis, and now Steelers’ leader Jonathan Phillips could be out for months with an MCL knee injury, as he waits to find out if it is a rupture or a complete detachment of the ligament. Add to that the seasonal diseases doing the rounds through the Steelers camp, flu, sickness and throat infections, and even pneumonia which has struck player Kevin Bolibruck and the Steelers are definitely under the weather. All this in the lead up to one of their busiest runs of the season, some nine games in two weeks between October 23rd and November 7th. The team face Coventry and Nottingham twice during that time, as well as games against Cardiff, Hull, Newcastle and a double-header weekend in Edinburgh over Halloween. The Steelers’ next home game is against the Coventry Blaze on Saturday October 23rd, and tickets are available from the Motorpoint Arena Sheffield box office (0114 256 56 56). Sheffield Steelers Supporters Club members can save £1 on their adult tickets for home games (1 valid membership card must be shown per discount ticket purchased), and anyone with a Cineworld Unlimited card can get an adult ticket for just £10 instead of £16, by going to Entrance B and asking to purchase tickets using the discount from the Steelers office.

MATCH REPORT www.themillers.co.uk Rotherham United staged a dramatic last gasp comeback to snatch victory from the jaws of defeat after a 3-2 success over Accrington Stanley. The Millers went into the last 10 minutes 2-1 down to 10-man Stanley but an Exodus Geohaghon header, followed by another header by Ryan Cresswell in stoppage time ensured a dramatic but deserved three points for the Millers. Ronnie Moore made one change to the side that drew 1-1 with Stevenage with Cresswell returning to the starting 11 in place of the injured Nick Fenton. The Millers made an imposing start to the game with Geohaghon showing a sign of things to come with a long throw on three minutes. A combination of bodies and the sun seemed to confuse Stanley ‘keeper Ian Dunbavin with the throw deceiving the stopper only for the ball to run agonisingly clear of the onrushing Cresswell. Despite the early Millers pressure an error in defence resulted in the first goal of the game for the home side. Andy Warrington came out to meet a through ball but hesitated allowing Andy Parkinson to take the ball around the stranded stopper and gleefully tap into the net. The Millers responded and were back in business on 16 minutes. A booming header forward from his own half by Cresswell was seized upon by Adam Le Fondre who sprinted clear on goal. Kevin Long hauled the Millers striker to the ground resulting in a spot

Dream Ahead – 5th @ 5/2; Champion Stakes: Vision D’Etat – 2nd @ 3/1; Cesarewitch Handicap: Palomar – 5th @ 28/1; Cheltenham: Zeturf.com Handicap Chase: Chaninbar – 2nd @ 40/1; Sportingbet.com Handicap Hurdle: Barizan – 3rd @ 6/4 Fav. It was another day of near misses last Saturday. After a bright start to proceedings by Red Jazz (winner @ 5/1), Dream Ahead ran below form in the Dewhurst, Vision D’Etat was out-speeded by Twice Over in a falsely run Champion Stakes, Palomar was given too much to do and couldn’t get a clear run in the Cesarewitch, Chaninbar finished a brave second at a tasty 40/1 and Barizan met a tartar in Clerk/s Choice. If you backed each way I hope you got paid out for Palomar’s fifth place in the Cesarewitch. I have to give credit where it is due and (at last) the “Big 4” accepted the inevitable and paid five places in this race. Make no mistake Palomar was unlucky in running as he was prevented from getting a clear run twice in the last 3 furlongs and even so still only went down by 3 ½ lengths. Chaninbar ran a gutsy race in the Zeturf Chase at Cheltenham and remains one to follow, while Clerk’s Choice was mightily impressive in slamming some decent rivals. He also looks one to follow and could even be a live outsider for the Champion Hurdle if he maintains this sort of form. Overall 6 selections ran with one winner at 5/1 returning a break even to level stakes.

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kick and a red card for the Stanley defender. Le Fondre converted the penalty in typical fashion to square the game up at 1-1. With a numerical advantage the Millers took the game by the scruff off the neck and swamped their opponents creating numerous opportunities. On 25 minutes Jason Taylor broke from midfield before playing in Kevin Ellison for a run on goal, but Dunbavin made a smothering save to keep the scores level. On 35 minutes a pinpoint cross by Nicky Law was headed goalwards by Tom Pope but Dunbavin saved again and then blocked the rebounded effort from Ellison. Two minutes later Le Fondre drove a fierce shot on the angle from just inside the area which Dunbavin palmed away as far as Ellison, who scuffed a shot goalwards from an awkward height which Dunbavin claimed on the line. Just before the break another long throw by Geohaghon wasn’t dealt with. Le Fondre pounced on the loose ball in the area but his volley was hooked off the line. The Millers took their foot off the gas at the start of the second half and paid for it by conceding on 49 minutes. A corner routine between Sean McConville and Jimmy Ryan fooled the Millers defence. McConville passed the ball to Ryan on the edge of the area, via a dummy, and the winger swept the ball home from 20 yards leaving Warrington with no chance. Just before the hour mark the Millers thought they were level. Again Geohaghon caused havoc with a long throw which found its way to the unmarked Le Fondre at the back post, who stooped to head in only to be denied by the offside flag. It didn’t look like it was going to be the Millers day with 10-man Stanley holding their own and looking dangerous going forward. On 71 minutes a cross from the

right by Law found Pope but his header was high and wide of Dunbavin’s goal. After sub Marcus Marshall had a shot saved and Geohaghon had another header clawed away it seemed that Stanley would have enough to hold on. But with 81 minutes on the clock Rotherham finally broke down the home side’s resistance with an equalising goal. Another teasing corner by Law caught Stanley flat footed and Geohaghon soared above the bodies to plant his header into the back of Dunbavin’s net. On 85 minutes the Millers came close to taking the lead. Sub Ryan Taylor rose to meet a cross from the right but his downward header bounced off the post and into the grateful grasp of Dunbavin. The game looked to peter out into a draw but Cresswell had other ideas two minutes into stoppage time. Yet another huge throw by Geohaghon was met by a bullet header from the Millers’ skipper which beat Dunbavin and sparked wild celebrations from the Millers’ fans behind the goal. Accrington: Dunbavin; Edwards, Long, Hessey, Winnard, Parkinson, Ryan, Barnett (Putterill 87), Joyce, McConville (Smyth 64), Boulding (Lindfield 75). Subs not used: Cisak, Richardson, Turner, Murphy. Rotherham United: Warrington; Mullins, Geohaghon, Cresswell, Newey, Law, J.Taylor (Harrison 71), Bradley (R.Taylor 81), Ellison (Marshall 66), Pope, Le Fondre. Subs not used: Annerson, Green, Holden, Warne.

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SUFC NEWS www.sufc.co.uk Mark Yeates grabbed an injury-time goal which earned a deserved point in an entertaining Bramall Lane fixture. Winger Yeates netted his first at Bramall Lane four minutes into added time - the sixth goal of a frantic second half. Earlier, Daniel Bogdanovic and Matthew Lowton scored their first competitive goals in a Blades shirt. Chief Speed made two changes with the influential duo of Morgan and Britton returning to starting positions at the expense of Jordan and Montgomery, who both dropped to the bench, where they were joined by teenager Bartley less than three week after breaking three cheekbones. Morgan also reclaimed the captain’s armband and a place in the heart of United’s defence, forcing De Laet to switch to left-back. The game’s first chance went the way of the Blades and a good move possibly deserved more. With three minutes gone, Yeates fed the ball down the left chan-

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nel to Bogdanovic, who assessed his options before pulling back for Ertl, who saw his first-time goal-bound shot pushed over the crossbar by Jensen. Eagles looked a threat for Burnley early on but in the opening 20 minutes the only tests the visitors could provide for Simonsen were free-kicks from Mears and Eagles, which were comfortably dealt with. Another decent United move - involving Cresswell and Calve ended when Yeates cut inside and fired over before Burnley could, and possibly should, have netted twice in three minutes. On 29 minutes, from a Fox corner, Bikey was unmarked but headed into the ground and over the crossbar from inside the six-yard box and then Iwelumo’s outstretched legs just failed to connect with a low centre from Eagles. The Blades hit back with three good chances that kept the fans on the edge of their seats. On 34 minutes Quinn’s left-footer from outside the box was palmed away by Jensen and then twice Yeates stood over 25-yard free-kicks both conceded by Rodriguez. The first was deflected wide and then the Irishman curled the second, on 40 minutes, against the foot of Jensen’s right post. A feisty spell saw Rodriguez and Britton both shown yellow cards, whilst Bogdanovic charged down a clearance from Jensen but, fortu-

nately for the goalkeeper, the ball ricocheted away for a goal-kick. There was time for Simonsen to save and hold a long-range effort from Marney before the half-time whistle was greeted with applause from Unitedites. The signs for the second half were encouraging - Yeates forced yet another save from Jensen within a minute of the restart - but it proved to be a false dawn as within ten minutes the visitors had opened up a two-goal lead. On 49 minutes, when Eagles whipped in a cross from the right, MARNEY was brave and got his header in before Simonsen arrived to open the scoring and then, before the fans had time to digest the goal, Burnley added a second. One of referee Ilderton’s assistants pointed to the spot when De Laet caught the legs of Mears just inside the penalty area. EAGLES conﬁdently drilled home the spot kick. The action continued as United got themselves back into the game within three minutes. Mears was too casual with the ball just outside his own penalty and was robbed by the alert BOGDANOVIC, who kept his cool to slide home at the Kop end. There was a chance to level a minute later but Cresswell, after cutting in from the right, shot wide. Fox was booked for a crude tackle on Ertl and hurt himself in the process and away boss

Laws quickly used all three of his substitutes as United began to pile on the pressure. Yeates did well to pull down Morgan’s pass but the subsequent shot was wayward and United introduced Evans and the fresh legs of Lowton, who quickly picked up a booking. However, the homegrown Academy product’s next contribution was to be decisive. On 82 minutes, the dangerous Yeates crossed from the left took, which took a deflection and dropped nicely for LOWTON, who beat Jensen, perhaps with the aid of another deflection. United were now on the front foot and Yeates beat two men but saw his cross collected by Jensen before the Blades were caught on the break. Mears - a threat going forward - had already seen a cross strike the top of the bar before he set up what appeared to be the winner. He picked out an unmarked RODRIGUEZ with a pass on 90 minutes and the midfielder fired across Simonsen and into the net. Before the re-start, the fourth official indicated five minutes of added time which gave the Blades hope. Pushing forward, United were almost caught again but a last-ditch challenge from Morgan prevented Thompson getting a shot away. It proved to be vital as in the fourth minute of added time, the Blades levelled yet again. From a cross by Jordan - a former Burnley player - YEATES received his reward for his tireless work by firing past Jensen’s right hand, despite the attentions of at least two defenders. It proved to be the last act of a hectic second half in which United, at least, deserved a point. Blades: Simonsen, Nosworthy, Morgan, Ertl (Lowton 78), Britton, Bogdanovic (Evans 69), Yeates, Calve, Cresswell, De Laet (Jordan 85), Quinn. Unused: Montgomery, Bartley, Wright, Slew. Burnley: Jensen, Fox (Edgar 66), Cork, Marney, Iwelumo (Thompson 74), Elliott, Mears, Cort, Rodriguez, Bikey, Eagles (Wallace 74). Unused: Grant, Alexander, Paterson, Eckersley.

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Mark Yeates has said Gary Speed is the reason behind his improved displays since returning to the starting line-up in recent weeks. The Dubliner has rediscovered top form under Speed, which saw him produce a man of the match display against Burnley on Saturday when he played a key role in the United’s impressive comebacks: “The manager is putting a lot of conﬁdence and trust in me and he is allowing me to out there and express myself. He encourages me to do things even if they don’t come off. “I have done okay since coming back into the team, but I felt more positive at the weekend and was delighted to get a goal and an assist. “That was my ﬁrst goal for the club at Bramall Lane and to make it 3-3 and ensure we got a point made it that bit more special. The lads didn’t deserve to lose and thankfully we didn’t in the end.” Yeates conceded, though, that

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FANS WEEKLY COLUMN by Jon Warburton There is no doubt about it, Sheffield United are currently enduring a sticky patch in the club’s recent history. It is not necessarily anything to get too worried about, but in what can most positively be described as a period of transition, it seems that any path to success may turn out to be a rocky one. One thing that football fans love to do in a situation like this is to apportion blame to a certain party, whether that be the chairman, manager, players, city council, Captain Blade, tea lady etc… While many look to the here and now for answers, it seems clear that the route of our problems stems from a few years ago in the immediate aftermath of our relegation from the Premier League. With the appointment of Bryan Robson as Sheffield United manager also came a bumper transfer kitty and wage budget that should have seen us make an immediate return to the top flight. More than £7 million was expended on securing the services of James Beattie, Billy Sharp and Gary Naysmith to the club, in addition to a number of free transfers on massively inflated wages. We can look on at teams like QPR and now Leicester City who are throwing money around with envy, but the fact of the matter is that we were that team back in 2007 and we squandered our chance. The well has now run dry and we have to make do with what we have got, which leaves Gary Speed with a task and a half ahead of him. Things are currently a bit stale down at the Lane and it seems clear that our new gaffer will not be afforded great wealth to shake things up. I’m afraid that as fans we must pretty much accept that our current squad is going to see little notable change and until any new money comes into the club we are just going to have to trust Speed to get us through this difficult period.

the players’ desire to get all three points almost cost them the game, but he was pleased with the response, especially with it being at Bramall Lane: “It was a rollcoaster ride for sure, and we are a bit disappointed we didn’t win the game after getting back to 2-2. In the end, going for the win was probably our downfall, though. “It is good for the team to score three goals from open play and nice to do it in front of our own fans.”

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MATCH REPORT www.swfc.co.uk The Owls continued their fine run of form in October with a 2-0 victory at Huish Park over Yeovil Town. Jermaine Johnson marked his return to the side with a goal after coming on from the bench in the second half and Tommy Miller wrapped up the points with a penalty moments later. Wednesday were made to play the final few minutes with ten men as Jon Otsemobor was issued a straight red card for a late challenge on Nathan Smith but the score stayed at 2-0 - to give the Owls three hard-fought points. The Owls made one change at Huish Park with Daniel Jones in the starting line-up against the Glovers. After playing 85 minutes for the reserves on Tuesday, Johnson took up a place on the bench. The Owls made a bright start to the contest, enjoying good spells of possession and were almost in front after seven minutes when Marcus Tudgay rose high to meet Jones’ cross but his header flew inches wide. The visitors were piling the pressure on Yeovil in the early throes and Gary Teale had a golden chance to break the deadlock. Clinton Morrison showed a good turn of pace to escape his marker down the right and drove a low ball across the face of goal which Teale side-footed over the crossbar. The game began to even out as the half progressed but the home side were limited in terms of chances in front of goal with striker Gavin Williams striking way over from distance. Yeovil then came close to taking the lead when Owain Tudur Jones burst forward down the middle, playing a neat through ball to Sam Williams, who cut inside Jones in the area, but his shot was well smothered by Nicky Weaver and Wednesday were able to clear the

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danger. The Owls had lost the early momentum that had seen them create a number of good early chances as Yeovil began to take the initiative towards the break. But Wednesday responded to Yeovil’s spell of pressure, keeping good possession in midfield and winning a flurry of corners - none of which the Owls profited from going into half time. Five minutes after the restart and Yeovil were first to threaten as Andrew Welsh launched a free kick from the half way line into the box which Paul Huntington put just wide with his head. The home side were in the ascendancy and Tudur Jones was next to test Weaver but the midfielder, on loan from Norwich, saw his strike well saved by the Wednesday keeper. Owls’ boss Alan Irvine then made his first change of the game sending on retuning winger Johnson in place of Teale. And that move paid immediate dividends as Johnson took just ten minutes to make his mark by scoring with a superb strike into the top corner from out on the left. The lively winger produced a special moment in front of the packed away stand at Huish Park as the Jamaican fired Wednesday into the lead with an unstoppable drive past Yeovil keeper Stephen Henderson. The goal gave Wednesday a lift and the impact Johnson was having was evident as the home side were struggling to deal with his pace. Things then got better for the Owls after 80 minutes when Otsemobor was brought down in the box by Luke Ayling and Miller stepped up to take the penalty to put Wednesday 2-0 up. The game ended with a sour note for the Owls who had to see out the final few minutes with ten men as Otsemobor saw red for a late challenge on Nathan Smith but that was the last of the action as Wednesday win their fourth consecutive game in October. Yeovil: Henderson, Huntington, Smith, Ayling, Williams, Bowditch (A Williams 77), Welsh (Freeman 66), Virgo (Alcock 36), Tudur Jones, Williams, MacDonald

Substitutes: Roberts, Upson, Calver, Kalala Owls: Weaver, Otsemobor, Purse, Buxton, Jones, Teale (Johnson 62), Potter, O’Connor, Miller, Morrison (Sedgwick 81), Tudgay (Mellor 69) Substitutes: Jameson, Spurr, Hinds, Heffernan

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GAFFERS REACTION www.swfc.co.uk Owls boss Alan Irvine was delighted with his side’s 2-0 win at Yeovil on Saturday after goals from Jermaine Johnson and Tommy Miller sealed all three points. Substitute Johnson made his first appearance of the season and marked his return with a blistering strike that set Wednesday on the road to victory. Miller then netted a penalty to seal the win. Irvine said: “It’s a fantastic result. Yeovil is a difficult place to go to and we’ve come away with the points. “We made a bright start to the game and they changed their system and we had to react with changes of our own. “We know exactly what JJ is capable of and he showed that with a terrific goal. I had a great view of the goal and it was in from the moment the ball left his boot.” The Owls finished the game with ten men after Jon Otsemobor saw red for a late challenge on Nathan Smith. Irvine felt the decision was the right one despite no malicious intent from the Wednesday defender. He said: “The ball skipped up unusually from the turf and Jon missed the ball and hit the man. He didn’t mean any harm but I think the referee got it right and Jon can have no complaints.”

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Sheffield Wednesday this weekend celebrated reaching over 20,000 followers on social networking site Facebook - the highest number of followers (or ‘likes’) for an official facebook page of all clubs in the Football League. The significant milestone was reached early Saturday morning and comes just over a year after the official Sheffield Wednesday Facebook page was launched. To mark the occasion, The Owls held a special sale at the online shop, offering 20 per cent off all items for a full 20 hours upon achieving the 20,000th ‘like’. Additionally, a special prize draw was held offering 20 Facebook followers the opportunity of winning a pair of tickets to the match against Walsall on Tuesday 23November, complete with access to the Quixall Lounge, food and a pay-bar. James Hargreaves, eMarketing Manager said: “It’s a huge achievement for any Facebook page to reach 20,000 ‘likes’, so we’re extremely proud. To be the highest followed official club page across the whole of the Football League shows how outstanding our support is, even online. “Online presence continues to grow in relevance and importance, so it is great for Sheffield Wednesday to be ahead of the curve when it comes to internet use.” Supporters can get involved with the Sheffield Wednesday Facebook page at: www.facebook. com/sheffieldwednesday. Additionally you can follow The Owls on Twitter at twitter.com/ swfc and join the official Sheffield Wednesday social network and forums at www.ourwednesday. com

MEMORIES ARE MADE OF THIS FANS WEEKLY COLUMN by Bunsen Bob

What with things on the pitch progressing swimmingly, my absence at the Yeovil game and my refusal to mention any takeover until it’s happened, I’ve decided to commemorate the slightly more obscure Wednesday players I have witnesses at Hillsborough since my time as a child on the terraces in the midnineties… Christian Mayrleb (App 3, Goals 0) I never knew how to pronounce this guys name and I never really got a chance to learn. The one thing I can remember about him was the fact I thought he looked like he’d have really bad B.O. Anyway, he went on to score a boatload for his next club, Austria Vienna, as was the fashion at the time. Dean Windass (1,0) One of the footballers I have always disliked and it only came to my attention a few weeks ago that he actually played for us. I must’ve blocked it out. It was just the one game, but one game too many in my eyes and I can’t help but feel a little tainted. Orlando Trustfull (19,3) Gets a mention for his fantastic name alone. He was part of the Dutch mini-invasion along with Regi Blinker and I swear I can remember him bagging a brace against Wimbledon in one particular game. Danny Maddix (66,3) Maybe not an obscure player per se, but deﬁnitely a crap one. “The Striker’s Defender” lulled me into a false hope of thinking surely anyone can be a professional footballer if he can. Grant Holt (24,3) Plucked from then Conference North Barrow, Holt was never really given time to settle in to a struggling team and was jettisoned to Shrewsbury where he scored for fun. He then went on to Norwich where he scored for even more fun. Steve Nicol (49,0) As winner of 4 league championships, 3 FA Cups and a European Cup, Stevie Nic will probably forget to mention his silverware when telling his Grandkids that he once played for the mighty Shefﬁeld Wednesday.

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