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COME AND JOIN THE GHOULS & GHOST AT THE TENTH ANNUAL FRIGHT NIGHT Fright Night is always staged on the Sunday before Halloween and this year it falls on Halloween itself. All the roads in Sheffield City Centre will be closed as Fright Night takes over!

Attractions include street theatre, urban dance, ghost tours, fire spinners, live art show, Star Wars Stormtroopers, haunted house,

ghost train, Daleks, spooky projections, a fancy dress catwalk, funfair rides and stalls, stilt walkers, a samba band, food stalls, children’s activities and craft stalls.

Once again Fright Night is working with Professor Vanessa Toulmin from the University of Sheffield who is curating an installation of Zombies in the

window of M&S and a packed programme of activities in Tudor Square.

Fright Night have hooked up with Sheffield Theatres who are staging a Sing Along A Rocky Horror Night in the Lyceum Theatre at 7.30pm.

As well as the main event there will be the Fright Night’s Little Brother event on The Moor with loads of fun for younger children

between 12 noon and 3pm. This year you can see the Daleks, the Power Rangers, Frankenstein and more. There will also be free face painting, temporary tattoos and colouring in.

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COPLEYʼS COLUMN You may recall I mentioned a few weeks ago that a Charity Clay Pigeon Shoot was taking place in Dronfield. I am pleased to report that over £3500 was raised on the day to be shared by Ashgate Hospice, the British Heart Foundation, Help the Heroes and the PDSA. The success of the day can be attributed in no small part to the support given by Pete and Pat of Quarry Farm who generously donated their time and the clay traps so the event could take place. I have been asked to say a big thank you to local businesses including Parkway Foods, The Stair Company, Valley Private Hire, Alfred Dunham Builders Merchants, the Marlow Group and all the other sponsors, who kindly gave donations or provided prizes for the raffle and auction which took place at the Talbot Arms, Dronfield Woodhouse.

Sophie Dennett, the female member of the hugely talented Dennett family, father Mike, still topping the bill with his ventriloquist act with dummy Chick, brother Russ, ex Human League member and supremo of the guitar, and brother Mike junior, a competent drummer, has now continued the family business by joining top local band “The Score”. This very talented family are a bit like the English equivalent of the Osmonds. She made her debut on Thursday night at the White Swan, Dronfield, and brought the house down with her brilliant vocals and infectious energy. Mercury’s managing editor Andrew Platts recently judged Sophie in the “Search For A Star” talent competition at the Pacific Bar in Chesterfield, and

opined that she would be great in a band. What wise words from this musical font of knowledge.

There has been much comment about the fact that the government, in this time of austerity and severe financial restraint in this country, has substantially increased the funding for poverty stricken countries around the world. My personal view is that charity begins at home. The main reason for world poverty is overpopulation, and a serious campaign for birth control would seem to be a more realistic and sensible approach.

I certainly would not have bought another dog if I could not afford to keep her, and the same rule applies.

I am making a serious attempt yet again to stop smoking. My last attempt lasted for two months and I have been to my doctor to get another course of Champix tablets to this end. This is a mind conditioning drug which allows one to continue smoking in the early part of the course, when one selects a date when smoking stops. This really works, and I recommend this to anyone who wants to rid themselves of this terrible addiction.

Wayne Rooney is the hot news of the moment, with the majority of people seeming to be on his back.

Not me however, as I happen to be in awe and admiration of someone who has taken on and beaten the mighty Manchester United and their dictatorial manager Sir Alex Ferguson. His agent has negotiated a new deal reputed to be £250,000 per week, which should cushion Wayne against the current financial cutbacks.

His marital indiscretions have also been aired, and looking at the broader picture, this is not as bad as it would

Last Weekʼs Solutions ACROSS: 7) Jovial, 8) Enough, 9) Van, 10) Scare, 11) Rot, 14) Revue, 15) Accused, 17) In a mess, 19) Agate, 22) Mud, 23) Acute, 24) Yet, 27) Gemini, 28) Negate.

Dancing legend Michael Flatley will tap his way back onto the world stage as he reprises his role as Lord of the Dance.

For a limited run commencing in autumn 2010, Lord of the Dance starring Michael Flatley will play in venues throughout the UK, Ireland, Germany, Austria and Switzerland, including the Motorpoint Arena in Sheffield on Saturday 30th October. Tickets priced £75, £49.50 & £35 (subject to booking fee) are on sale now.

Flatley said, “I am very excited to dance again”. I’ve created many shows but Lord of the Dance has a special place in my heart and I haven’t performed in it since 1998.”

For 14 years Lord of the Dance has captivated audiences around the world, playing to over 60 million people in over 60 countries in every continent.

Michael will be joined by a 40 strong cast, some of whom performed originally with Michael when the show debuted

in 1996.

It is a phenomenal show and Flatley’s return to it has been hugely anticipated. He just completed a successful tour of Taiwan with ‘Feet of Flames’ that exceeded box office expectations and had audiences begging for more even after five standing ovations.

Michael Flatley was catapulted into stardom when he created, choreographed and produced Lord of the Dance after realising his lifelong dream of taking Irish Dance to another level by creating a spectacle that would break box office records in arenas and stadiums worldwide.

Lord of the Dance is a timeless story based on Irish folklore of good versus evil, and through the media of dance and music it is understood and appreciated by every culture; there is no language barrier. Dance has never been more popular and Michael’s return to the stage promises not to disappoint.

“It will be different this time around” remarks Michael, “I’ve achieved my success and I’m proud of what I’ve done, this is like a victory lap. This time is for my loyal fans who have been there from the beginning.”

Tickets for Michael Flatley as Lord of The Dance at Motorpoint Arena, priced at £75, £49.50 and £35 (subject to booking fee) are now on sale in person at the Arena Box Office, on 0114 256 5656 or online at www.motorpointarena.co.uk or www.arenaticketshop.co.uk

DISNEY ON ICE

This year’s Disney On Ice spectacular will celebrate a DOWN: 1) Locate, 2) Aid, 3) Slice, very special anniversary - 100 4) Detract, 5) Mow, 6) Ignore, 12) Years of Magic! 100 Years of Magic will be at the Arena from Dummy, 13) Judge, 16) Psychic, 18) Tuesday 16th to Sunday 21st Neuter, 20) Treaty, 21) Sting, 25) Bin, November.

Tickets priced £12.50, £16.50, 26) Egg. £19.50, £29.50 & £34.50 (subject to a booking fee) are available in person at the venue, by phone on appear. Wayne, because of who he is, rather than his looks, would never 0114 256 5656 or online at www. motorpointarena.co.uk be short of female company. How Due to public demand, extra considerate that he chooses not to embarrass his family by making sure tickets have just been released for what will be the 20th Disney On they are not being humiliated by Ice to perform at the Motorpoint him being photographed in public Arena. by some bimbo wannabee wag, but instead avails himself of a bit 100 Years of Magic sees Mickey of gratuitous rumpy pumpy in the Mouse, Minnie Mouse and their privacy of a hotel with someone friends from Disney’s Mulan, The with whom he is hardly likely to Lion King and Pinocchio, and fall in love. I therefore advocate Disney/Pixar’s The Incredibles and that everyone leaves the poor lad to Finding Nemo, will be taking to get on with his life. It makes sense the ice while Stitch from Lilo & that if his behaviour is acceptable Stitch drops in to wreak his usual to his wife, then what business is havoc during this grand celebration it of anyone else, in particular the in Disney On Ice celebrates 100 rag newspapers who don’t give a Years of Magic. monkey’s what domestic carnage Produced by Feld Entertainment, they cause as long as they sell this fanfare production features newspapers. more than 60 unforgettable Disney I am feeling a bit like Mystic Meg stars that span the decades, at the moment with my prediction that Sheffield Wednesday would not a sing-along score of awardwinning Disney music, stunning lose a game throughout the month choreography, elaborate sets and of October. This augers well for my beautiful costumes. other prediction that Matt Cardle With Mickey and Minnie will walk the X Factor. This talent competition has gripped the country leading the fun, audiences with poor Wagner becoming Public enjoy breathtaking production Enemy Number One. My view is numbers choreographed by that he is not the best singer in the Emmy Award®-winner Sarah competition but does at least inject a Kawahara. Kawahara previously little fun in proceedings. worked with Michelle Kwan and Chris Clarke has ceased to run choreographed the skating segment the pub closest to my house, for the Opening Ceremonies of the The Victoria, due to a neighbour 2002 Winter Olympics. complaining about the noise, which Complementing Kawahara’s is ridiculous. Anyone moving in fabulous skate sequences are to a house near a pub are happy the memorable tunes compiled to pay a reduced price because of by music directors Art Kempel the proximity to the pub, and then and Stan Beard that bring the complain about it. Chris, a very wonderful memories of Disney to successful disc jockey, is to revert life on ice. Scenic Designer David to his former occupation and this great little local is now in the capable Potts and Lighting Designer hands of Johnny Howe and his lovely LeRoy Bennett create the mood and settings that showcase wife Von.

ALBERT SNODGRASS

The Smuggler Juan comes up to the Mexican border on his bicycle. He’s got two large bags over his shoulders. The guard stops him and says, “What’s in the bags?” “Sand,” answers Juan. The guard says, “We’ll just see about that ~ get off the bike.” The guard takes the bags and rips them apart; he empties them out and finds nothing in them but sand. He detains Juan overnight and has the sand analyzed, only to discover that there is nothing but pure sand in the bags. The guard releases Juan, puts the sand into new bags, hefts them onto the man’s shoulders, and lets him cross the border. A week later, the same thing happens. The guard asks, “What have you got?” “Sand,” says Juan. The guard does his thorough examination and discovers that the bags contain nothing but sand. He gives the sand back to Juan, who crosses the border on his bicycle. This sequence of events if repeated every week for three years. Finally, Juan doesn’t show up one day and the guard meets him in a cantina in Mexico. “Hey, Buddy,” says the guard , “I know you are smuggling something. It’s driving me crazy. It’s all I think about. I can’t sleep. Just between you and me, what are you smuggling?” Juan sips his beer and says, “Bicycles.”

Cars in Heaven Three guys died. When they got to the pearly gates, St. Peter met them and said, “I know that you guys are forgiven because you’re here. Before I let you into Heaven, I have to ask you something. Your answer will depend on what kind of car you get.

You have to have a car in Heaven because Heaven is so big!” The first guy walks up and Peter asks the first guy, “How long were you married?”

The first guy says, “24 years.” “Did you ever cheat on your wife?” Peter asked. The guy said, “Yeah, 7 times, but you said I was forgiven.” Peter said, “Yeah, but that’s not too good.

Here’s a Lada to drive.” The second guy walks up and gets the same question from Peter and says, “I was married for 41 years and cheated on her once, but that was our first year, so we really worked it out.”

Peter said, “I’m pleased to hear that; here’s your BMW.” The third guy walked up and said, “Peter, I know what you’re going to ask. I was married for 63 years and didn’t even look at another woman! I treated my wife like a queen!” Peter said, “That’s what I like to hear. Here’s a Porsche!” A little while later, the two guys with the BMW and the Lada saw the guy with the Porsche crying on the golden sidewalk, so they went to see what was the matter. When they asked the guy with the Porsche what was wrong, he said, “I just saw my wife; she was on a skateboard!”

extraordinary Disney moments.

Outfitting this cast of more than 60 characters was the challenge facing Costume Designer Scott Lane.

His dazzling designs range from Mickey’s Marching Band, to the “it’s a small world” dolls, to the stars of Mulan and Finding Nemo.

The bright colors and minimal structure in the Nemo costumes allow the characters to move freely in order to mimic the natural movement in water. Renowned designer Bob Mackie also lends his talents to a red sequined evening gown worn by Minnie.

Scenic Designer David Potts, who has worked on numerous Broadway productions, creates a theatrical atmosphere on ice.

Skaters weave around and enliven the “it’s a small world” sequence amidst sparkling floats that turn into a radiant light parade; a blanket of snow and an avalanche fall as Mulan battles the Huns; • Horses can’t vomit and pigs and a giant present is opened to can’t look up in the sky reveal Buzz Lightyear as he’s first • The oldest dog died at the age of introduced to that favorite toy cowboy, Woody and his pal Jessie. 29 • Cats are the most popular pets in Tickets for this year’s Disney On the United States Ice shows priced £12.50, £16.50, • 5% of the world population £19.50, £29.50 & £34.50 (subject lives in the US but 22% of to a booking fee) are available in the world’s prisons population person at the venue, by phone on are held in the US. 0114 256 56 56 or online at www. motorpointarena.co.uk or www. • All swans in England are the arenaticketshop.co.uk property of the queen or king • Women are more likely to go to a psychiatrist than men are • The first product to have a bar code scanned was Wrigley’s gum.

• Earth is the only planet not named after a pagan God. • A Boeing 747s wingspan is longer than the Wright brother’s first flight.

• You will weigh less if you weigh yourself when the moon is full • Honeybees never sleep • 80% of all pictures on the internet are of naked women

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AKALA! DARWINʼS THEORY After delivering his intelligent and brilliant concept album ‘DoubleThink’ in May, from which the smash single ‘XXL’ is taken, Akala gets ready to educate the masses in a series of live shows. Which brings him to Sheffield with a show at the O2 Academy on the 3rd of November.

Kingslee Daley had a lot of career options before settling on the music business.

A former youth team defender for both Wimbledon and West Ham football clubs, Daley was a straight ‘A’ student, an athlete, and -- at one point -- manager of a restaurant, and all before turning 25. But it was as part of the British rap and grime scene that Daley would make his biggest impression. Taking the name Akala (a Buddhist term meaning immovable), Daley released his first album; It’s Not a Rumour in May of 2006. A critical success, the album won him the 2006 Mobo Award for Best Hip-Hop Artist, and scored him an opening slot on the UK leg of Christina Aguilera’s 2006 tour.

That isn’t to say that the musical end was his only interest, however. As head of the label Illa State, Akala was also in the business of production, including mix tapes and videos. In 2007, Akala (It should be noted that Akala/Kingslee Daley was also the brother of Ms. Dynamite, so he probably did have a bit more knowledge than most as to how the scene worked.) released album number two, Freedon Lasso. The album was subsequently promoted by a number of live shows and touring. His new album Double Think brings him bang up to date and assures his status as a hip hop star.

Akala: O2 Academy 2 Wednesday 3rd November, Door time: 7.00pm, Show time: TBC

TWENTY SOMETHING!

After storming this year’s tramlines festival, Darwin Deez returns to Sheffield this week for a headline show at The Plug. on Saturday 30th December. Sweeping in like a one-man version of the Strokes, Jangly guitars, off key harmonies and sacharin vocals, DD has rocketed to success this year.

When single “Constellations” was given a limited, UK only release, in December of last year, Darwin Deez was just starting to make a name for himself as a purveyor of sweetly cracked, heartfelt, perfect pop songs. His performances at New York’s CMJ Festival had created a buzz, he was hotly tipped by the NME, and there were promising signs that here was a truly unique artist in the making.

Fast forward just 9 months and he is not only fulfilling his early supporter’s expectations, he is far exceeding them.

From packing out each and every venue he has played across the country with his refreshingly unique live show; to becoming a must-see highlight of nearly all of this year’s summer festivals; to the singles “Radar Detector” and “Up in the Clouds” achieving playlist additions on Radio One, 6Music and XFM; to the ardent and continued press support from the NME, it is now clear that Darwin Deez is becoming that rare thing in this day and age – a bona fide, larger than life pop star.

“Constellations” is a nigh-on untouchable mini-pop classic that cribs the opening lines from “Twinkle Twinkle Little Star” and comes equipped with handclaps and effortlessly infectious melodies that belie a darker, more poignant undertow, as epitomised when Deez wonders “if freckles don’t mean anything, does anything mean anything?” Consider it part of the power of Darwin Deez – just as he reels you in with his offbeat insouciance and killer tunes, he also delivers an affecting, emotional blow.

Veronica Falls and Cloud Nothings are bringing us their warm fuzzy bedroom rock to ease us into these winter months.

Four Piece Veronica Falls revel in simple hooks, the songs are so delicately layered it’s an almost comforting example of bands returning to real melodies and intelligent structure in song writing.

Fan favourite, Stephen, reminiscent of the Pixies popier releases, is with its bass line loop and intelligent guitar work, a genuine bona-fide pop tune. The bands Myspace was only online for an hour before they were contacted to do a release (kinda sells itself really).

Similarly, only a year in existence, Ohio’s Cloud Nothings have seemingly appeared out of thin air. 18-year-old Dylan Baldi crafted songs on his computer and within Darwin Deez - The Plug - Saturday 30th the year has signed to Wichita (of Conor Oburst/ Bright Eyes fame), put out a October - www.the-plug.com handful of recordings and is embarking on a European tour with Veronica Falls and a week the first mixes were sounding then Les Savy Fav. Not bad going. pretty good. Everyone was totally

thrilled with the outcome. Sonny was soon convinced to join the band. After much deliberation Twenty Twenty was decided as a name for the band by the 3 boys and then they went straight back in This is one for the young girlies out the studio to record a whole collection there Twenty Twenty finish their of tracks - 14 in fact. Since then, they biggest headline tour in Sheffield on the 30th at the O2 Academy so expect have gone on several headline tours and pubescent girls invading the area supported the likes of Mcfly, Selena around the venue this Saturday!

Gomez and Scouting For Girls. They Cambridge brothers Sam Halliday and also played a show at the O2 Arena on Jack Halliday have been writing and the 13th July 2010 with The Saturdays, playing music together since college.

Ironik, Eliza Doolittle, The Wanted and When they finished their college Tinchy Stryder. Their next headline tour courses, Sam and Jack decided it was (the FAN-tt-ASTIC tour) started on the time to let their passion for music 11th October and ends here in Sheffield loose and so the two lads put their on the 30th October, with support form university education on ice to pursue their dreams. Soon after they made FutureBoy that contains another ex contact with rtb management, who on boyband refugee James Bourne from hearing a couple of their demo tracks Busted .(calm down girls!) signed them to a management deal to help further their careers. Within just Twenty Twenty, Futureboy (James a couple of weeks in October 2008 Bourne from Busted/Son of Dork), Sam and Jack were introduced to Son Ten Second Epic, Octane OK: O2 Studios in White Notley, Essex where they met Sonny Watson-Lang, who had Academy 2 Sheffield, Saturday 30th October, Door time: 6.00pm, Show agreed to session for them on drums and percussion for a 4 track EP. In just time: TBC

artist: Bon Jovi m: Greatest Hits reviews by presley albuase date: 01/11/10 rele Well, it is getting close to Christmas and artist: Jamiroquai the compilation albums and greatest single: In Blue Skies hits collections will now be starting to release date: 01/11/10 flood the record shops and the websites.

Useless information time here at Drag, did you know that Jamiroquai (the name) is a portmanteau of Jam session and “iroquai”, based on the Iroquois, a Native American tribe. Well there you go, we are all more informed now and all the better for it…………….probably.

It’s been a while since we’ve had new material from Jay Kay and the lads. Their upcoming new album ‘Rock Dust Light Star’ is due out soon and this is the first single taken from it. This surprised me a tad, it’s very very smooth. It’s a ballad of sorts that kind of swathes over you slowly and leaves you all chilled out and relaxed.

It’s a decent song but isn’t one, I don’t think, that will set many charts alight. The critics will probably crucify this because it’s not current and not cool, but as with artists such as female singer Sade, there’s nothing wrong with a bit of lounge music from time to time. Plus, the video has Jay Kay riding through the dessert on a Harley Davidson, then jumping into a helicopter, piloting it himself and flying off. The point to all this?...........I’ve no idea, but it makes him look cool, although the Britishness in some people will make them hate him for it……………jealousy, not a cool thing.

artist: Nadine Coyle single: Insatiable release date: 01/11/10

The best vocalist from Girls Aloud finally releases a solo song. No offence to Cheryl Cole (is it still Cole?) but Nadine has always been the outstanding voice out of all of the 5 girls.

So what do we have here then, well its pure pop through and through, it catchy and it’ll probably do really well. It’s not much of a direction change for her really; this could easily have been a Girls Aloud tune. Overall…………ok.

Both Bands will be playing the Harley 8/11/2010 For those of you who like Mumford and Sons, given current record sales I guess there’ll be a few. Meursault are definitely worth a watch.

Acoustic folk as you may have guessed, the difference between Meursault and the rest of the genre is that Meursault are actually really good. The third Scottish act to grace the Harley in as many weeks, unlike their contemporaries the band is less hoe-down folk and more along the vein of erie celtic melodies. It’s surprising how much coverage the band are getting considering the genre (typically wide of mainstream), but that just speaks volumes about the standard of the songs, beautiful and harrowing, for all you hopeless romantics Meursault are not to be missed.

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But to kick it all of with Bon Jovi, aint a bad start.

Has this got everything you would want from a best of album, well I’ll come back to that in a minute. As soon as people saw the video for ‘Living On A Prayer’ you just knew they were gonna be huge. It wasn’t far from the start of MTV around the world and they took total advantage of it by doing “live” looking videos that made them look hugely successful already. Great idea and executed perfectly.

It worked a dream and the music wasn’t bad either. This has all those early hits ‘You Give Love A Bad Name’ ‘It’s My Life’ ‘Wanted Dead Or Alive’ and ‘Bad Medicine’. All fantastic songs. Then we get the later stuff such as ‘Always’ and ‘In These Arms’. We even get a couple of brand new songs thrown in. One problem…………….there’s one glaringly HUGE omission from this album and that is the song that set of the second part of their career. The song that showed everyone that they weren’t just poodled hair lightweight rockers, the song that was the classiest rock song they ever wrote and recorded, and that song is……………… yes exactly, ‘Keep The Faith’. One of THE best rock songs ever and its not on this ‘Best of’ album, words escape me!

How bizarre. Is it still worth getting? The answer to that is yes, but it’s a bit like buying an Elvis ‘Best of’ and there being no ‘Suspicious Minds’.

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The veil between this world and the next is very thin, especially around 31st of October (Halloween). This is the best time to connect with loved ones who have passed over as spirit activity is very high. However, using a Ouija board, which is a popular activity at this time of year, could invite bad spirits. Please only use these if an experienced psychic medium is present.

They know all about the ritual ‘Psychic Protection’. I have never used a Ouija board and never will! They are far to dangerous to play with.

Halloween Roots Halloween has roots in the Celtic festival of Samhain and the Christian holiday All Saints’ Day. The name Samhain is derived from the old Irish name for Summer’s end which falls on the 1st of November. From the 19th century the 31st of October has increasingly acquired a reputation as a night on which ghosts, witches and fairies are especially active. Oh! Is that the little critters? They come banging on my door with their little angelic, butter wouldn’t melt in my mouth expression and say ‘trick or treat.’ I never dare say ‘trick’ as I might get a smashed window, only kidding! Seriously though, the mums and dads put a great deal of effort into dressing the tots up.

It’s like a friendly fancy dress competition. My favourite is the twins who live on my street and dress up as Dracula Fantastic. I have a photo to prove it.

Trick or Treat In the middle ages poor people would beg for Soul Cakes and upon receiving them would pray for the dead. This tradition is the root of modern day Trick or Treat, a custom of wearing masks and costumes designed to mock evil and perhaps to confuse evil spirits by appearing to be one of them. The Americans have made Halloween into a more ghostly tradition. Its origins are also in Medieval Europe.

Halloween Foods The commercialisation of Halloween has really taken off, particularly in relation to food. When I was young it was Root Ginger Beer and ginger cake but now there is a wide variety of Halloween food including bonfire toffee, pumpkin pie, candy shaped skulls, jelly bats/worms and Barmbrack which is a Irish fruitcake. Coins and charms are placed inside the fruit cake - that sounds like a visit to the A&E for swallowing foreign objects! I worked in the A&E and the amount of people who had swallowed coins, pins, buttons and teeth is surprisingly high.

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Halloween parties are very popular. If you want a good scare I recommend a party called Hallowscream. It is hosted by a extraordinary medium, Brenda Diskin, who can be contacted at brenda@sheffieldparanormal.co.uk.

I do get asked to do readings at parties but time is limited and I am most comfortable with my clients on a 1-2-1 basis. I find 1-2-1 much more personal but I still do events from time to time.

The Samhain Moon Watch out for the Samhain moon on Halloween night as it has a special significance. If the moon is shrouded in clouds-obstacles will be overcome. The moon in a mist means that the truth is being kept from you and if there is a halo around the moon bad weather is coming. Oh what a surprise!

So that’s your Halloween. Have a good time and remember to have a big bag of sweets ready for the mini ghosts, witches, Draculas and fairies that are coming to your door.

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You’re going to need to take on some challenges in the next couple of months, and some of these may be more physical ones. But this can be good for you, because your ruler Mars is going to supercharge your energy and give you a lot of drive to expand your horizons. Call for your love scope in full…

You can feel chattier, and this can see you reaching out to others more - whereas recently the more sensual side of your nature has seen you delight in earthy pleasures.

This is not at an end, but your mind needs lots of stimuli too. There is a strong chance that you’ll host a gathering. Call for more…

There is an atmosphere of co-operation - especially when Mercury and Uranus link and this is perfect to meet new friends or to expand interests. You may pair up with one pal and do an activity or hobby. If you have some spare money, your thoughts can turn to putting it into a property. Call for more…

If you’ve been investing energy in new starts your ruler Mars demands that you now see some results.

However, these may not be instant, but if you do have any breakthroughs you are likely to want to celebrate them with fine food and wine, and perhaps also an amorous encounter. Call for more…

Your ingenuity is enhanced, and if you can think of new ways of approaching an old thorny problem, then do. This could be linked to your health, work or organization of your home life. You will be more inclined to engage with people, perhaps even learning to work better with a rival.

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Walking with the wind blowing in your face, trampling leaves or snuggling up by a roaring log fire, can do wonders for your sense of self. But, there is an awakening set to unfold, and a more meditative strand will make way for a funky more up-beat phase of the year. Call now for more astral advice…

Is there part of you that has a tendency to want to save other people from themselves? If so, try to put this on hold. The person involved may benefit from going through some ups and downs. Why? It’ll teach them that their actions have an outcome. If you step in, they may not see this. Call for more…

A big transformation is unfolding in your personal sphere.

Express yourself and your talents and if you currently feel unfulfilled, this would be an excellent time to change this.

There can also be a shift of outlook in what you need in terms of close involvements. Call now for your love scope in full…

Anticipate that you can find life just a bit more emotional and don’t judge yourself if you feel raw at any point.

Fortunately, the go-getting energies of Mars are going to give you much more confidence in the weeks ahead. If you feel secure, a raunchier vibe can surface! Call for your love scope…

If you’re passionate about volunteering or doing things in your community, Mars will help you to help others. People are also realizing that whilst you can have a great respect for tradition, there is another side of you that likes to challenge it. How and when you do, is the key though. Call for more news…

Expect greater interaction with those immediately around you. There may be a family communiqué, perhaps about arrangements to meet up for a reunion or for Christmas.

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Pisces is one of the most complex of all the zodiac signs, and you are not always as gentle as people believe. In fact, your ego is going to be very healthily enhanced over the next couple of months. But will it get so bloated it ends up getting out of control? Call now for more news and astral advice…

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UP FOR CHRISTMAS Business and money journalist Russell A FOREIGNERS JOURNEY STOCKING Cavanagh says shop local this Xmas - DONʼT STOP BELIEVINʼ A Foreigners Journey are the best best band I have seen for 10 years at this Mercury promoted rock night at Crookes.

This was a ‘proper’ gig with concert PA and lighting system and stage set adding to a stunning night.

They were supported by ‘Arizona’ who delighted a packed room with some rowsing classic rock songs as a perfect prelude of what was to come.

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MERCURY UKʼs Premier Queen Tribute + Hot Xmas Buffet & Disco 1867 LOUNGE - HILLSBOROUGH - TICKETS £20

WEDNESDAY 15th DECEMBER - NHS XMAS PARTY

FULL PACKED XMAS PARTY For all NHS Staff & Nurses PLATINUM SUITE - BRAMALL LANE - TICKETS £30

FRIDAY 17th DECEMBER - XMAS PARTY

MERCURY UKʼs Premier Queen Tribute CROOKES SOCIAL CLUB - TICKETS £8

TUESDAY 28th DECEMBER - XMAS SOUL SPECTACULAR

STAR STAR + Host Gary Phillips

CROOKES SOCIAL CLUB - TICKETS £5

ALL TICKETS CAN BY PURCHASED BY CALLING THE MERCURY MEDIA HOTLINE ON 0114 276 3701

AFTER the coalition government’s recent public spending announcement, many will see the forthcoming festive season as a time to take extra care with money. Insecurity and economic uncertainty stalk the land and with an estimated third of all jobs in Sheffield being in local and national government agencies, the city may endure hardship well beyond 2010.

Of course, any reduction in personal income through redundancy or reduced hours at work means less individual spending power. This would certainly impact on local businesses as fewer folks go out socially or buy life’s little treats rightly concerned as they will be about meeting basic essentials like housekeeping, utilities bills and rent or mortgage payments.

Wendy Wells MBE works for Hillsborough Forum and knows exactly how neighbourhood economies work. With first-hand knowledge about the value of supporting local traders, Wendy says: “Shopping close to home is all about doing your best to source what you need locally whether buying as an individual, a family or a business.

“It may not always be possible but buying local is the right thing to do on so many different levels: It’s more environmentally appropriate, removing in most cases the need for car travel, and it supports local jobs for local people. So long as shops are busy, they will continue to employ you, your friends and neighbours.”

So deciding how to buy rather than what to spend has never been a more timely consideration. There are already enough abandoned shops lining arterial routes into the city - witness Abbeydale Road and Langsett Road - and such wastelands will surely multiply across Sheffield if everyone buys only from Tesco, Argos or online.

Supporting independent traders will become necessary if avoiding

Dickens’ “ghost of Christmas yet to come” on a community scale.

Wendy Wells also values the traditions of meeting in local cafes for a cuppa before continuing to shop and knowing that the butcher or electrical retailer knows customers by name and asks after their wellbeing. “A lot of older people particularly find visiting local shops is the only time they get to stop and chat to others and this isn’t often the case in a bustling supermarket,” says Wendy.

Being “a nation of shopkeepers” is what once glued society together in Great Britain. Put your money where your house is this year and shop local for Christmas!

BOXING LEGEND COMES TO TOWN Hellaby Hall in Rotherham has played host to many a sporting legend but not many come as a colourful character as Jake Lamotta, the former world middleweight champion who was portrayed by Robert De Niro in the Film Raging Bull.

Jake will talk about his all too famous and in-famous boxing exploits in the ring which includes his famous victory over Sugar Ray Robinson.

Jake will also discuss the darker side of the once seedy side of boxing involving the Mafia underworld, throwing fights in order to gain favour with the mafia and the ring side gun threats that plagued his career.

This will be a special for all fight fans and at the age of 89 Jake does not make many public appearances these days.

Friday 29th. October Tickets £20.00

For live acts - Latest LED stage lighting • Latest Laser lighting • Highend PA SYSTEMS • Repairs and spares Opening Hours: Mon: 10am - 7pm, Tues: 10am - 7pm, Wed: 10am - 5pm, Thurs: 10am - 7pm, Fri: 10am - 5pm, Sat: 10am - 5pm

MAGIC AM WEEKLY COLUMN

by Trevor Thomas

Well, the moustache is underway!

If you’ve been listening to the Breakfast Show, or if you happened to see last week’s Magic column, you may well recall I’m going to be growing one all through this coming month in aid of male cancer charities.

“Mo-vember” takes place every November with funds raised going to both Everyman and the Prostate Cancer Charity, highlighting the most serious strains of the disease amongst men. If you would like to find out more, perhaps even sponsor me, or grow your own to raise money for the cause yourself, just see the Magic AM website at www. magicam.co.uk My girlfriend Pauline is already complaining about the prickles (ah hum!) and queried if I was a ginger haired baby, since my mousey sprouting blonde and dark hairs are giving the whole thing an orange tinged glow. The other day I did also hit a dilemma in the shower and ended up shampooing it. Is that the right thing to do?

No doubt, there’ll be more updates during the Magic Breakfast Show every morning with myself and we’ll also get a poll going on our all-time favourite celebrity moustaches amongst other facial hair topics of interest.

Just tune in and join the fun Monday to Friday mornings on Magic, with the best of the 60s, 70s and more, on 990, 1305 and 1548 AM/MW, and available in stereo on digital radio.

Plus, amongst other things we’ve also got family tickets to give away for our big Christmas Lights switchon Concert extravaganza at Meadowhall.

See you in the morning,

Fight fans don’t dare miss this one, tickets available from Hellaby Hall Trevor or by calling the ticket hotline on 07841 358467

influence are more likely to take risks which may lead to accidents and, unfortunately, the seriousness of any illness or injury they may sustain is likely to be greater than if they were sober.

“On Friday and Saturday As part of Alcohol Awareness nights, staff in our 999 Week 2010, Yorkshire communications centres see Ambulance Service NHS a noticeable increase in the Trust is calling on people to number of people calling for drink responsibly to keep ambulance assistance where themselves and others free alcohol is believed to have from harm. been a factor. In addition, Alcohol is one of the leading ambulance crews working causes of accidents in the night shifts at the weekends, UK and ambulance crews are particularly those who operate too often called to pick up in the more urban areas, expect the pieces at incidents where to spend much of their time someone has become ill or dealing with alcohol-fuelled injured as a result excessive incidents such as falls, assaults alcohol consumption. and alcohol poisoning.

Keith Prior, Director of A&E “What some people may not Operations at Yorkshire stop to consider is that, when Ambulance Service, said: ambulance crews are caught “Individuals who are under the up dealing with alcohol-related

AMBULANCE SERVICE URGES PEOPLE TO DRINK SAFELY

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incidents which could have been avoided, it can delay them from reaching someone with a more serious lifethreatening condition such as a heart attack.

“We don’t want people to stop enjoying themselves but we would like to make sure our valuable resources are there for the people who really need us so we are reminding people to drink responsibly to protect themselves and others.”

For information and advice about the effects of alcohol on lives and lifestyles, visit the Drinkaware website: www.drinkaware.co.uk

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SMITHYWOOD WMC Smithywood Road - Woodseats Tel:0114 2551909

Saturday 30th October - Do Not Miss

COAST FANTASTIC LIVE BAND

OPEN THE BOX PRIZE MONEY £1000 Sunday 31st October

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EVERY FRIDAY IN THE LOUNGE TOMBOLA AND 5 NUMBER BINGO ALL PAID OUT

Free Function Room Available

For Any Occcasion Terms & Conditions

Apply Call For Details Secretary 07801 606271 Club 07833 634057

HIGH GREEN WMC 15 WESTWOOD ROAD, HIGH GREEN 0114 284 8239

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IRISH ASSOCIATION NIGHT

Sat 30th October

ROADHOUSE

Sun 31st October

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ARUNDEL

134 MAIN ROAD - DARNALL - SHEFFIELD TEL: 0114 244 2134

Thursday 11th November

Malcolm and Jean Welcome You to...

ALBION ROAD

780 City Road, Sheffield - 0114 239 7151

Friday 29th October

Top Weekend Entertainment

Thursday 28th October

SARAH KIDMAN

SPIRAL SCRATCH Saturday 30th October

AVANTE

Friday 29th October

DAN KNIGHTʼS STORM Saturday 30th October

Sunday 31st October

JUDDY HAMSHAW THE VICTORY CLUB

Forthcoming Events - Tickets Available from the Club or 0114 276 3701 12/11/10 - NORTHERN SOUL WITH RUSS WINSTANLEY 19/11/10 - DEFINITELY INDIE - OASIS & STONE ROSES TRIBUTE 10/12/10 - SMACKEE XMAS SHOW - DO NOT MISS! 17/12/10 - MERCURY CHRISTMAS SPECIAL - QUEEN TRIBUTE

Tel: 0114 246 2570 - Fax: 0114 257 7305

Saturday 30th October

Tuesday 2nd November

STUNNING LIVE BLUEGRASS

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TWO HATS

CARLO PAUL SANTANA

BLUEGRASS BUDDIES

29 Albion Road - Rotherham Centre Tel: 01709 512545

FRESHLY SQUEEZED Sunday 31st October

Thursday 4th November

The Market Place - Chapeltown

Friday 29th October

PRIVATE FUNCTION

Mulehouse Road, Crookes S10 0114 266 0114

MARK STANLEY Monday 1st November

TABOO

Thursday 4th November

BIG BEAT Friday 5th November

FONZI

Sunday 31st October NOON EVENING

JOHN ALEX BJ WHITE

Every Monday - Ladies Night & Raffle Every Wednesday - Take Your Pick & Tombola Every Thursday - Quiz Night Tuesday & Fridays are MARKET DAYS in the car park: any enquiries contact club JOHN SMITH’S AND STONES BITTER - NOW ON SALE

Under New Management with Cindy & Jack

Friday 29th October

THE MANHATTANS

Traditional Home Cooked Food Saturday 30th October

SIROCCO Sunday 31st October

RACHEL RAYNOR JO-ANN Tuesday 2nd November

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

THE BUTCHERS ARMS The Best Weekend in Town Main Road, Marsh Lane, Eckington S21 5RH Saturday 30th October

LIVE ENTERTAINMENT TOP LIVE ENTERTAINMENT KARAOKE QUIZES + MUCH MORE

Friday 29th October

BEV BROOKES & RICHIE RICHARDS Saturday 30th October

ELECTRO 80s Sunday 31st October

HOUSE OF FUN Every Tuesday - from 8:30pm

LADIES DANCE NIGHT PLUS WIN A GALLON OF BEER

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DARREN BRITTAIN TICKETS ARE £5

ON THE DOOR OR PHONE THE CLUB DOORS OPEN AT 7PM

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56 Idsworth Road - Sheffield - S5 6UP Telephone: 0114 242 6321 or 0114 243 8030

ALWAYS COMPETITIVE ON PRICES

Friday 29th October FANTASTIC HALLOWEEN FANCY DRESS PARTY

PRIZES FOR ADULTS & KIDS EVEN BETTER THAN LAST YEAR!!!

Saturday 30th October - Don’t Miss The New Danny La Rue - He’s Back

TEL: 01246 433876 IN THE BEGINNING Wednesday 3rd November

Lisa & Chris Welcome you to the

NOAH’S ARK

197 Mansfield Road, Sheffield S12 2AL - 0114 239 8681

Friday 29th October

MISS SUGAR

RACHEL RAYNOR

BAND OF BROTHERS

Saturday 30th October

Sunday 31st October Fantastic Rock Covers Band

Every Saturday In The Lounge

MICHKAY KARAOKE BUS ROUTES TO AND FROM THE CLUB ARE Nos 17, 47, 48, 75, 76 & 265 from Barnsley

PLUS 3 TOMBOLA FLYERS

Amazing Female Vocalist

SIMON Top Male Vocalist

Monday - Quiz Night Tuesday - Buskers Night Thursday - Curry Night & Pint £4.95 We Cater for up to 100 people for Private Parties, Christenings, Wakes, etc

Friday 5th November

RISE

Saturday 6th November

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BELLHOUSE ROAD WMC

470 Bellhouse Road - Shiregreen - 0114 245 6153

Friday 29th October

WALKLEY WMC CARLTON 287 Providence Road Walkley - Sheffield Tel: 0114 234 5020

SOCIAL CLUB

Friday 29th October

SARAH LEE SCOTT

BAND OF BROTHERS Saturday 30th Ocotber PRIVATE LET CRAIG DEAGON ONE WAY NIKKI DARREN Sunday 31st October

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Sunday 31st October

www.bellhousewmc.co.uk LINE DANCING WITH TUITION EVERY WEDNESDAY at 8pm ALSO EVERY SUNDAY TOMBOLA SPECTACULAR 3 FLYERS

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BRIAN JAMES SNEEZEWORT MARIA

LAURA MARTELL Plus Fun Quiz

WIN 10 PINTS!!!

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Saturday 30th October Sunday 31st October

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TUESDAY NIGHT IN THE CONCERT ROOM BINGO, QUIZES, DOMINOES AND CHIP BUTTY NIGHT FUNCTION ROOM AVAILABLE FREE OF CHARGE WEDNESDAYS AND THURSDAYS THE CONCERT ROOM IS AVAILABLE FREE OF CHARGE

NEW MEMBERS WELCOME

FOR HIRE

THE BLACK BULL

No. 95 Bus Stop 50 Yds Away

LIVE ENTERTAINMENT

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Main Street, Aughton - Tel: 0114 2871 020

Saturday 30th October

MANOR ESTATE

Thur 28th October - TOP BAND

Sunday 31st October

City Road, Sheffield Tel: 0114 239 8156

KINGDOM OF STATES

JAMMING SESSION EVERY SUNDAY

3pm Start - ALL WELCOME Every Wednesday - 8pm

POKER NIGHT - ALL WELCOME Every Thursday 12-3pm

Dancing with the Steel City Dancers Last Thursday of Every Mon

karaoke with Steve

FREE FUNCTION ROOM AVAILABLE 7 DAYS A WEEK CONTACT THE CLUB FOR DETAILS

Jack-In-A-Box

117 Silkstone Road - Frecheville S12 4RP Tel: 07721 052574

Tuesdays - GAMES LEAGUE Wednesdays - POOL LEAGUE Thursdays - POOL LEAGUE Friday 29th October

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SILVERWOOD MINERS WELFARE

Doncaster Road, Dalton, Rotherham, S65 3ET

Friday 19th November

A GRAND NIGHT OUT

WITH LEON WALKER, ADI GALLAGHER & JOHN NEESON (Fresh From Glastonbury) For tickets call the club (£5 each)

01709 854074

MONDAYS, WEDNESDAYS & FRIDAYS

KARAOKE WITH MICROLITE SATURDAY NIGHTS

DISCO WITH KENNY MURPHY SUNDAY NIGHTS

PLAY YOUR CARDS RIGHT

SOCIAL CLUB Friday 29th October

SASKIA RISE WAYNE STEEL SAM & DAVE DARREN DALE Saturday 30th October

Sunday 31st October

Tuesday 2nd November

Friday 5th November

SING-A-LONG IN THE LOUNGE EVERY THURSDAY WITH LIVE ORGANIST Andrea& Staff Welcome You To

FORTY FOOT Wordsworth Avenue - S5 8ND

Telephone: 07961 795817

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Friday & Saturday 12-6pm Sunday 12-8pm EXCLUDING MATCH DAYS & BANK HOLIDAYS

Wednesdays - Free Pool

Fridays - Disco & Karaoke

JEFF MICHAELS

SCREAMING KIDNEYS Thur 4th November -

Thur 11th November - 60/70/80s

SCREAMING KIDNEYS

Mondays - QUIZ NIGHT - Win up to £500!

Tuesdays - BUSKER’S NIGHT Wednesdays - FOOTBALL NIGHT with Free Curry & Chips Fridays - DISCO Saturdays - KARAOKE NIGHT 2 MEALS FOR £9 SUNDAY LUNCH £5.50 inc. Sweet OAP £5.00 inc. Sweet FRIDAY & SATURDAY

Free Bottle of House Wine with Every Booking Minimum 2 People When ordering Main Meal

FRIDAYS

10oz Fish & Chips with Peas, Bread & Butter, Tea or Coffee - All for £5.50

COFFEE £1.99 - PINT OF COKE £1.99 with as many Re-Fills as you like!

OPEN ALL DAY FOR FOOD 9am - 8pm Bar Opens at 11am

Sue Welcomes You To The ....

Old Crown Inn 137 London Road, Sheffield S2 4LE, Tel: 0114 2550 163

Monday - Pool Night - New Members Welcome Tuesday - Quiz Night - With Prizes Wednesday - Poker Night - 8:30pm Start

1st & 3rd Friday of Every Month LITTLE ANT L.A. KARAOKE 2nd & 4th Friday of Every Month

NORTHERN SOUL & MOTOWN WITH NIGEL Saturday 30th October

RUSSELL T. BIRD Popular Male Vocalist Bingo & Play Your Cards Right

GUITARIST / VOCALIST NOW TAKING BOOKINGS FOR 2011

Large function room, free of charge, for 80 people.

Suitable for weddings, funerals, private parties etc.

With the sad demise of many venues, I am looking for new gigs. I am offering a 1/2 PRICE FEE REDUCTION for any new venues. This is a one off special introductory offer, so if you are a pub or club that I have not appeared at before please give me a call at 0114 2332757 You can check me out & hear demos.

At :www.jeffmichaels.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk

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

Some dates still available in December including Xmas & New Years Eve. From 50’s till present day, over 300 songs in repetoire.

All genres including: 60’s, rock, country, reggae, soul, tamla motown, ballads etc.

JAY & SAM WELCOME CUSTOMERS OLD & NEW TO THE

The Everest Inn

Balli�ield Drive, Handsworth, Shef�ield, S13 9HS FREE FUNCTION ROOM AVAILABLE FOR HIRE

ALL OCCASSIONS CATERED FOR TELEPHONE:

07788142248 TRAVELLERS INN 2 FOR 1 MEALS ALL DAY - EVERY DAY

2 COURSE SUNDAY LUNCH

£13.20 PER COUPLE

Lunch Time Meal Deals Bouncy Castle Every Sunday (Weather Permitting)

Live Entertainment Saturday 30th October

RUSS ELLIOTT Fantastic Male Vocalist

286 The Common, Ecclesfield, S35 9WP

0114 2468893

WADSLEY BRIDGE WMC Halifax Road - Sheffield 6 - 0114 2311 130

Friday 29th October

ALICIA Saturday 30th October

INFINITY Sunday 31st October

BERNADETTE WILDE BAND Monday Nights

Bingo Quiz (8:45pm)

Win a Gallon + Other Prizes

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REGIONAL ENTERTAINMENT LISTINGS New owners Elaine & John welcome you to the...

NAILMAKERS ARMS Backmoor Rd, Norton, Sheffield, S8 8LB Tuesday Nights

QUIZ NIGHT

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SHEFFIELD LANE WMC 45 Hatfield House Lane, Sheffield S5 6HU 0114 2457 806 Fully Air-Conditioned Concert Room & Lounge Friday 29th October

TABOO Saturday 30th October

Saturday 30th October

DESIGNER & RUTH STANFORD

FEMALE VOCALIST

Sunday 31st October

DEE ANDREWS

Sunday 31st October

HALLOWEEN DISCO

KIDS FANCY DRESS 5PM - 7PM AFTER: ADULTS - BEST FANCY DRESS WINS 5 FREE DRINKS. DISCO 5PM - 10:30PM (Children are welcome until 7pm)

Tel: 0114 2586858

Malin Bridge

REALISTICS ADAM JAMES Tuesday 2nd November

Male Vocalist

Children Welcome In The Lounge

MONDAY AFTERNOONS

Sports & Social

Sequence & Modern Dancing

UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT

WEDNESDAYS from 8pm Start All are welcome in the Concert Room

(aka The Gas Club)

Mondays & Wednesdays LINE DANCING Tuesdays DRAMA GROUP TABLE TENNIS Saturday & Sunday LOCAL ADULT & JUNIOR FOOTBALL MATCHES Sundays BINGO & QUIZ Newly Refurbished Concert Room Available for Hire NEW MEMBERS WELCOME Family Club with Friendly Atmosphere

Sequence & Modern Dancing

TOP LIVE ENTERTAINMENT FROM Saturday 30th October

JACKIE JONES MONDAY, FRIDAY AND SUNDAY BINGO - JACKPOT £500

BEERS £1.30 A PINT / LAGER £1.60 A PINT

NEW MEMBERS WELCOME

ECCLESFIELD WMC Church Street, Ecclesfield

EVERY FRIDAY NIGHT IS FAMILY NIGHT

WITH LISA - PRIZES FOR EVERYONE! Saturday 30th October

MORE THAN SOUL Sunday 31st October

DON’T TELL THE WIFE

CHILDREN ARE WELCOME IN THE CONCERT ROOM ON SUNDAY LUNCH TIMES & TUESDAY NIGHTS

ROOM AVAILABLE FOR HIRE MON - FRI 250 COVERS PARTIES, FUNCTIONS ETC.......

BOOK NOW!! CHILDREN WELCOME

THE VICTORY CLUB 134 MAIN ROAD - DARNALL - SHEFFIELD TEL: 0114 244 2134

ALL FOOTBALL MATCHES ON BIG SCREEN - FULL SKY & ESPN

Friday 29th October

PARK GARDENERS Cricket Inn Road, Sheffield Telephone: 07990 773167

UNDER NEW

MANAGEMENT

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SUNDAYS CASH BINGO & 5 NUMBER BINGO

Sunday 31st October

DAVEY

GREAT SOUL DUO

CHEAPEST BEER IN THE AREA

BINGO EVERY NIGHT

E3

4 PIECE PARTY BAND

NICHOLLS

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117 Silkstone Road - Frecheville S12 4RP Tel: 07721 052574

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JAX FA C T O R

Halloween Party Party Games / Fancy Dress & Amazing Drinks Offers

Rear of 22 Stannington Road Sheffield S6 5FL

ONE LIFE, LIVE IT

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HEAT 1: SAT 6TH NOVEMBER, HEAT 2: SAT 13TH NOVEMBER, HEAT 3: SAT 20TH NOVEMBER, HEAT 4: SAT 27TH NOVEMBER

Tel: 0114 234 5349 - 07759 275574

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MASSIVE SPOOKTACULAR HEAVY ROCK JAM NIGHT & FANCY DRESS PARTY

THURSDAY 28TH OCTOBER - 8:30 START

FEATURING JACK BLACK, FREDDY MERCURY AND SHWIMP ON LEAD. FREE FOOD AND LATE BAR ALL MUSICIANS PAST AND PRESENT WELCOME

DON’T MISS THIS ONE.

AIR CONDITIONED - EXTERNAL SMOKING AREA FOR THAT SPECIAL OCCASION UP TO 100 PEOPLE WEDDING RECEPTIONS, PRIVATE PARTIES, FUNERALS WITH DISCRETION, BUSINESS MEETINGS & CONFERENCES RING 0114 244 2134 FOR DETAILS

Every Friday - QUIZ & BINGO

in the CONCERT ROOM + PLAY YOUR CARDS RIGHT

Every Monday - BINGO & QUIZ in the Lounge Every Thursday - LADIES BINGO NIGHT - CASH PRIZES

Sunday 31st October

MAL MARTIN

NORTHERN SOUL NIGHT - SATURDAY 30th OCT

The Midland Hotel, Sheffield Road, MEMBERS & AFFILIATED FRIENDS MOST WELCOME Killamarsh.

PRIZE = £500 + TROPHY

IN CONJUNCTION WITH CEE BEE VARIETY AGENCY

Come and enjoy the fun each week with our panel of judges and warm, welcoming audiences.

Please come and see us or give us a call if you need any further information

AMATEURS ONLY PLEASE Age Limit 17+

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Mags & Michael Welcome You To Handsworth THE ANGLERS REST Social Club 13 Hall Road, Sheffield 0114 269 3019

Friday 29th October

GRAHAM’S FAMILY FUN NIGHT Saturday 30th October

KADI KANE Sunday 31st October -7:30 Start

Saturday 30th October

ZODIAC Sunday 31st October

DAVE HILL RELENTLESS Saturday 6th November

BINGO EVERY NIGHT EXCEPT WEDNESDAY - 9:15pm Start

FRIGHT NIGHT FARM Bar & Restaurant HALLOWEEN PARTY Fancy Dress, Free Hot Dogs + Graham’s Kids Fun Night

EVERY MONDAY & THURSDAY QUIZ NIGHT, IN THE LOUNGE WITH SEAN 5 Number Bingo, Spin The Wheel

FREE FUNCTION ROOM FOR HIRE

MEADOW

SUPERB MEALS IN THE CARVERY RESTAURANT

WEEKDAY CARVERY £5.99

WEEKEND & BANK HOLIDAY CARVERY CHILDREN & OAP - SMALL CARVERY - £4.25 ADULTS - £7.25

MONDAY - FRIDAY

OAP SPECIAL - SMALL CARVERY & SWEET - £5.95

Friday 29th October

ROBBIEDOUBLE MARTIN & KEELEY SHOW Saturday 30th October

RAY DAVID 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

12-4pm - £5.50

Includes Dessert

EVERY THURSDAY

Saturday 30th October

Thursday 28th October

Sunday 31st October

HEAVY ROCK JAM NIGHT

Saturday 30th October

STONE ANGELS STONES TRIBUTE

Sunday 31st October - from 5pm

KIDS HALLOWEEN FANCY DRESS PARTY C/0 ATOMIC DISCO

Friday 5th Novemeber

UNVANGS

INDIE ROCK COVERS

RAPTURE

CARNABY ROCKS

Christmas Bookings Now Being Taken 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 30th October

ALISON

Sunday 31st October

HALLOWEEN FANCY DRESS PARTY Special Prizes for Best Dressed - Free Entry

Woodhouse Westend WMC 151 Sheffield Road Sheffield Tel: 0114 2693 057 Friday 29th October

OLIVIA LEIGH Saturday 30th October

TONY WALLACE

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

Saturday 30th October

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

Wednesday - Dave’s General Knowledge Quiz with Cash & Beer Prizes

THE ANGEL - WOODHOUSE

EVERY FRIDAY - KARAOKE WITH STAN STILL

JAM NIGHT SPOOKTACULAR

SNEAKY FEELING

Richmond Park Road - Handsworth - Sheffield Telephone: 0114 244 2978

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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

59 Sheffield Road S13 7EQ - 0114 288 0816

Friday 29th October

SUPRISE LIVE ENTERTAINMENT Saturday 30th October

DAVE VAN KEYS + ADULT FANCY DRESS PARTY Sunday 31st October CHILDRENS HALLOWEEN PARTY DISCO WITH DJ 5-7PM

TUESDAY

BINGO

Now Booking for Christmas with a FREE wine offer

WITH A JACKPOT GAME £150 JACKPOT

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

Guess the Intro Rollover stands @ £200

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

THURSDAY MUSIC QUIZ WITH MARK 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

ROTHERHAM TRANSPORT CLUB

WOODHOUSE MILL WMC

UNION STREET - MASBOROUGH - ROTHERHAM

582 Retford Road, Sheffield. Tel: 0114 269 2910

Friday 29th October

Monday - Quiz Night Wednesday - Special Bingo Night

TEL: 01709 551478

NORTHERN SOUL with DJ Doug 7 - 12pm £2.50 OTD

CLAIR MILLER

Saturday 30th October

Saturday 30th October

Sundays

Sunday 31st October

ALICIA

The Dusty Miller

RAWMARSH TRADES & LABOUR CLUB

Quiz with Prizes • Bingo / Raffles / Open the Box

Tel: 01246 810 507

DAN HERROD

RUSS ELLIOTT

Saturday 30th October Sunday 31st October

SEASIDE RENDEZVOUS 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

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

Friday 29th October

FIRE Rock CRACKER Night Saturday 30th October

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

Saturday 30th October

JUDDY HAMSHORE Excellent Male Vocalist

Forthcoming Shows

Sunday 14th November Two Shows in One Night

JIMMY CAROL & OASIST Comedy + UK’s No1 Oasis Trib Sunday 28th November The One & Only

ACOUSTIC ANGELS

BOTH FORTHCOMING SHOWS £5 Advance - £6 on the door

GREASBROUGH WMC Church Street, Greasbrough, Rotherham Wednesday 27th October

156 Bradfield Road, Sheffield. Tel: 0114 2332546

COACH PICKUP FOR ALL AWAY GAMES

30th OCTOBER - CHARLTON 20TH NOVEMBER - MK DONS FOR INFO & TO BOOK CALL WIGGY ON

07990 923231

SATURDAY 30TH OCTOBER

HALLOWEEN PARTY WITH LIVE BAND “THE CRASHERS”

MARK WINTER Wednesday 10th November

CHARITY NIGHT IN AID OF COT DEATH SYNDROME CHARITY

Entertainment From - COYOTE Saturday 13th November

STARS IN THEIR EYES

01709 551117

SORRY NO CHILDREN ALLOWED ON THESE PREMISES ON WEDNESDAYS & SATURDAYS

NIGHT TO REMEMBER

NEED A LIFT TO AN AWAY MATCH?

Monday 1st November

Sunday 31st October

MENS CLUB

CALLING ALL OWLS

HERE’S JONNY

DEBBIE & THE WILDHEARTS

Angela & Wiggy Welcome You To

The Old Blue Ball

Sunday 31st October

Saturday 30th October

353-355 Walkley Lane, Sheffield, S6 2PB

0114 2345448

DARREN YORK

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

LA PLATA S.C. HARLEM NIGHTS JASON SANBORN Great Male Vocalist Motown & Soul Tribute Night PRIZE BINGO £500 ON 50 NUMBERS + JACKPOT PRIZE

Thursday 28th October

PHIL & KEN PAUL STEWART LUX DE LUX DEAN HUBERT

Every Friday:

TEL: 0114 2325768

Saturday 30th October

www.rotherhamtc.com

Every Monday:

SOCIAL CLUB

Southey Green Road, Sheffield, S5 7QQ

Friday 29th October

SEQUENCE DANCING NEW MEMBERS ALWAYS WELCOME

Farm Road, Sheffield 2. Tel: 0114 2729947

E5 SOUTHEY

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

FULLY AIR-CONDITIONED

Saturday 30th October

Sunday 24th October

STEVE ROSE

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 28th October

RYDER & JAMES DUO Saturday 30th October - HUGE CHARITY EVENT TWILIGHT ZONE & DAWN ALLEN Thursday 4th November LITTLE ROCK Thursday 11th November CAROL ANN B & ARIZONA WEZ Thursday 18th November TRAVIS LOGAN

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REGIONAL ENTERTAINMENT LISTINGS

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NEWBOLD WMC MASTIN MOOR MW VICTORIA CLUB

Thirlmere Road, Newbold, Chesterfield, S41 8EJ

Sat 30th October

DECADE Sun 31st October DEEVA

For Details Contact N.M.W.C on 01246 278849 Maureen Welcomes You To

THE RED LION The Mild Real Ale Pub

RENISHAW ROAD, MASTIN MOOR, CHESTERFIELD

TEL: 01246 472547

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

Sheffield Road, Whittington Moor, Chesterfield - 01246 450 770

Station Lane, Old Whittington, Chesterfield Tel: 01246 450097

FORTHCOMING ATTRACTION

Every Monday - SEQUENCE DANCING BINGO EVERY NIGHT

CHARITY RACE NIGHT

Every Wednesday -AUCTION

Thursday 21st October

All Proceeds to The CHILDREN’S WISH HOUSE

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

TICH VANGO Saturday 30th October

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

BRIMINGTON SOCIAL CLUB High Street, Brimington, Chesterfield

01246 233700

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

Sat 30th Oct

Sun 31st Oct

STARDIZ

01226 742377

www.birdwellvenue.com EVERY FRIDAY

LIVE ROCK ‘N’ ROLL

Friday 29th October

CHARITY DANCE

Sunday 31st October

LIZA L’AMOUR

with JUMP & JIVE Saturday 30th October

THE BRYAN ADAMS EXPERIENCE

MONDAY - QUIZ NIGHT - PRIZES THURSDAY - PRIZE BINGO

FUNCTION ROOM AVAILABLE

Chester Street, Chesterfield T: 01246 234200

BRIMINGTON SOCIAL CLUB

Saturday 30th October

HIGH STREET, BRIMINGTON, CHESTERFIELD - 01246 233700

EVERY SUNDAY Golden Oldie Music Night EVERY MONDAY Quiz & Bingo TUESDAY - STAR TIME SPECIAL EVERY THURSDAY Dancing with Resident Organist EVERY FRIDAY Bingo + Open The Box SATURDAY 30th OCTOBER - live Entertainment

FIFTY FIFTY

POOL & DARTS AVAILABLE EVERY NIGHT

Crown & Glove

CLAIRE MATTHEWS RYAN JAMES

Tracey & Barrie Welcome You To....

The Stag

40 Market Square, Woodhouse S13 7JX

TUESDAYS

JIMMY JONES

Sunday 31st October

Monday Night Auction - 7pm - Finish

QUIZAOKE SHOW NIGHT

THURSDAY NIGHTS / SUNDAY AFTERNOONS

POKER

SATURDAY 30TH OCTOBER

Thursday Night’s - Table Top Sale

HALLOWEEN PARTY

Bingo Every Monday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday

MEALS SERVED DAILY inc. SUNDAY LUNCH

FANCY DRESS

Large Function Room Available For Hire

TELEPHONE 0114 2889 288

Pearl & Tony welcome you to...

THE

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

FREE OF CHARGE

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

Saturday 30th October

Sheffield Road, Birdwell, Barnsley

LAURA

PAST MASTERS GRAND 60s BAND BONFIRE NON MEMBERS WELCOME DOORS OPEN AT 7PM

WHITTINGTON MOOR, CHESTERFIELD 01246 450583

AMELIA DAVIS CLUB CHESTERFIELD

Tues 9th Nov The Fabulous

FREE ADMISSION

& INSTITUTE

BIRDWELL CLUB/VENUE

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.

0114 2324440

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

GREAT HALLOWEEN PARTY NIGHT Saturday 30th October 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 & 9:00pm

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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

• Why Pay Showroom Prices - Save £££s with us!

• Extensive Range of Carpets available, over 3000 samples • Special offers on bulk orders • Carpets at trade prices eg. Cormar Town & Country RRP £32.00 - Our Price £23.00 • Luxury Carpets at unbeatable prices • Free Estimates and Planning Service • Expert fitting service • Free Home Visits at a price to Suit You • Many New Ranges, Colours and Special Offers • Uplift and dispose of your old carpets • 100% Wool Carpets from £8.99 per square yard • Carpet from only £2.99 per square yard • Re-carpet your whole house from under £1000!

NEVER KNOWINGLY BEATEN ON PRICE

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

REET SHOPS AT LEAST 10% CHEAPER THAN HIGH ST

0114 246 2982 OR 07768061142

TEL: 0114 229 5550 MOB: 07968 173644

Alternatively call the club: 0114 2321529

ALL MAJOR CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED

Green - Kleen’s Q everything for cleaning

35 Years

LA Manga Del Mar Menor Southern Spain

Self Catering Duplex Apartment 1 double and 2 twin bedrooms, 1 bathroom and 1 shower room both with WC, English Sky TV, full kitchen with fridge freezer, microwave, toaster and washing machine.

Large terrace with sun canopy, large table, chairs, sun loungers and BBQ Communal Swimming Pool with kiddies pool and bar / snacks All amenities are less than a ten minute walk Beautiful Beaches, El Pino, Surf and Mediterranean Many types of restaurants: Spanish, Italian, Chinese and Mexican to name a few Shops and Supermarkets less than a ten minute walk.

Peke Park fantastic fun for all kids 0 - 99 with bar / snacks Airport transfer taxi, welcome packs and baby equipment available

Prices are per group, per week and include linen and cleaning January - May £325 June and September £425 July and August £550 October - December £325 For more information contact Jayne on 01226 205765 or visit our website: www.lamangaonline.com

Quality Service

HOTMAX is an entirely natural fuel briquette made of compacted wood dust and wood chips.

It generates high levels of heat with low emissions, and is an ideal fuel for open fires or woodburners, multi-fuel stoves, BBQs and chimeneas. £3.99 per bag

• 100% NATURAL • HIGH HEAT LEVELS • LOW EMISSIONS • ENVIROMENTALLY SUSTAINABLE • CLEAN & EASY TO USE • NO CHOPPING REQUIRED • MADE IN ENGLAND

Tel: 01226 764325 Fax: 01226 764178 The Studio, Shrewsbury Road, Penistone, Sheffield. S36 6DY

Rob Walker General Property Repairs and Light Building Work Undertaken

• Plastering • Painting & Decorating • Tiling • Patios ALL JOBS CONSIDERED - NO JOB TOO SMALL

FOR A FREE QUOTE CALL ROB ON 07720 406603

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DARNALL FISHERIES

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 30th October BBC One

BBC Two

6:00 Breakfast 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 Darts: World Masters 4:30 Final Score 5:30 BBC News 5:45 Regional News and Weather 5:55 Walk on the Wild Side 6:25 Strictly Come Dancing 7:55 Merlin 8:40 The National Lottery Saturday

Night Draws 8:55 Casualty 9:45 The Armstrong and Miller

Show 10:15 BBC News 10:30 Match of the Day 11:50 The Football League Show

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 10:25 Sam and Mark’s Guide to Dodging Disaster 10:50 Dennis & Gnasher 11:00 ROY 11:30 The Big Performance 12:00 The Cut 12:25 Teensville: Italia Conti Living the Dream 12:50 Popatron 1:20 The 5.19 Show 1:35 The Season 2:05 Film: Whale Rider 3:40 The Great British Bake Off 4:40 The Great British Bake Off 5:40 Paul Merton’s Weird and Wonderful World of Early Cinema 6:40 Dad’s Army 7:10 Timewatch 8:00 Renaissance Revolution 9:00 Have I Got a Bit More News

for You 9:45 A Night With Elton John. The

Making of Elton John:

Madman Across the Water 10:45 Elton John: Electric Prom 11:45 A Night With Elton John: Elton

John at the BBC

ITV 1 6.25 Fireman Sam 6.35 The Hive 6.45 My Friends Tigger And Pooh 7.00 My Friends Tigger And Pooh 7.10 The Cat In The Hat Knows A Lot About That 7.25 Jimmy Two Shoes 7.40 Ben 10 8.05 Horrid Henry 8.25 Spongebob Squarepants 8.40 Spongebob Squarepants 9.00 The Suite Life Of Zack And Cody 9.25 The Cool Stuff Collective 9.50 Planet Sketch 10.00 Planet’s Funniest Animals 10.30 The Crocodile Hunter Diaries 11.30 This Morning: Saturday 12.30 ITV News & Weather 12.40 Best Ever Worst Auditions 3 1.40 Film: Babe: Pig In The City 3.20 Film: Thunderball 5.45 Calendar News And Weather 6.00 ITV News & Weather 6.15 All Star Family Fortunes 7.00 All New You’ve Been Framed!

7.30 Harry Hill’s Tv Burp 8.00 The X Factor 9.45 Piers Morgan’s Life Stories:

Rod Stewart 10.45 ITV News & Weather 11.00 Rod Stewart: For One Night Only 12.15 Dating The Enemy

Channel 4 6:35 Yo Gabba Gabba 7:00 World Sport 7:25 The Mccain Track And Field Show 7:55 The Morning Line 8:55 One Tree Hill 9:50 Ugly Betty 10:50 The Hollyoaks Music Show Playlist With Matalan.co.uk 11:20 Jay-Z: Real Stories 12:20 Friends 12:50 Scrubs 1:25 That Paralympic Show 1:55 Channel 4 Racing From Newmarket, Wetherby And Ascot 3:55 Come Dine With Me 4:25 Come Dine With Me 4:55 Come Dine With Me 5:25 Come Dine With Me 6:00 Come Dine With Me 6:30 Channel 4 News 6:55 4thought.Tv 7:00 Grand Designs 8:00 Apocalypse: The Second World

War 9:00 The Pillars Of The Earth 10:00 The Brave One 12:20 Let Me In: Movie Special

Five 7.00 Mio Mao 7.05 The WotWots 7.20 Roobarb and Custard Too 7.25 Harry and His Bucket Full of Dinosaurs 7.40 Make Way for Noddy 7.50 Mist: Sheepdog Tales 8.10 Little Princess 8.40 Hana’s Helpline 8.50 Bert and Ernie’s Great Adventures 8.55 Olivia 9.15 The Mr. Men Show 9.30 George Shrinks 10.00 Your Sport 10.05 How Do They Do It? 10.35 The Gadget Show 11.35 Rory and Paddy’s Even Greater British Adventure 12.35 Eddie Stobart: Trucks and Trailers 1.35 Film: Merlin 5.10 Film: Raid on Entebbe 7.55 Five News 8.00 The Mentalist 8.45 NCIS 9.45 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation 10.45 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation 11.45 Forensic Files 12.15 (BST) SuperCasino

Sunday 31st October BBC One

BBC Two

6:00 Breakfast 7:40 Match of the Day 9:00 The Andrew Marr Show 10:00 Sunday Morning Live 11:00 Country Tracks 12:00 The Politics Show 1:00 Cash in the Attic 1:45 Bargain Hunt 2:30 Diagnosis Murder 3:15 EastEnders 5:10 Points of View 5:25 Songs of Praise 6:05 BBC News 6:20 Regional News and Weather 6:30 Countryfile Autumn Special 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 Match of the Day 2 11:35 American Football: Highlights

from Wembley 12:35 The Apprentice

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 Sportsround 7:40 Bear Behaving Badly 8:00 Scoop 8:25 Hotel Trubble 9:00 Deadly 60 9:30 Gastronuts 10:00 Something for the Weekend 11:30 Escape to the Country 12:30 MotoGP 2010: Round 17 -

Estoril 2:00 Darts: Winmau World Masters 5:05 Rugby League: Four Nations

Highlights 6:00 Teaching Awards 2010 7:00 Top Gear 8:00 Return of the Rhino: A Last

Chance to See Special 9:00 James May’s Man Lab 10:00 Psychoville Halloween Special 11:00 Genius with Dave Gorman 11:30 Film: Black Sheep

ITV 1 6.00 Boblins 6.15 Boblins 6.25 Boblins 6.35 Fluffy Gardens 6.45 Jungle Junction 7.00 Jungle Junction 7.10 Bookaboo 7.25 Cosmic Quantum Ray 7.55 Shaggy & Scooby-Doo 8.20 Penguins Of Madagascar 8.40 Penguins Of Madagascar 9.00 The Suite Life Of Zack And Cody 9.25 Finger Tips 9.45 The X Factor 11.30 This Morning: Sunday 12.30 ITV News & Weather 12.35 Coronation Street Omnibus 2.55 Midsomer Murders 5.00 Downton Abbey 6.05 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 Paul Mccartney And Wings:

Band On The Run 11.15 Whitechapel 12.15 Piers Morgan’s Life Stories:

Rod Stewart

Channel 4 6:30 Yo Gabba Gabba 6:55 Volkswagen Racing Cup And Ginetta Challenge 7:20 Freesports On 4 7:50 Friends 8:15 Friends 8:45 Hollyoaks Omnibus 11:15 Live And Lost With Blackberry 11:20 N-Dubz: Video Exclusive 11:25 The Inbetweeners Revealed! 11:55 JLS Only Tonight: Live From London 1:00 The Simpsons 1:30 The Simpsons 2:00 Jamie’s 30 Minute Meals 2:35 Jamie’s 30 Minute Meals 3:05 Jamie’s 30 Minute Meals 3:40 Jamie’s 30 Minute Meals 4:10 Jamie’s 30 Minute Meals 4:40 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 American Football Live

Five 7.00 Mio Mao 7.05 The WotWots 7.20 Roobarb and Custard Too 7.25 Harry and His Bucket Full of Dinosaurs 7.40 Make Way for Noddy 7.50 Bert and Ernie’s Great Adventures 7.55 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 iCarly 10.35 True Jackson, VP 11.10 Your Sport 11.25 Street Market Chefs 11.55 Wild Animal ER 12.30 Cowboy Builders 1.30 Film: The Ghost of Greville

Lodge 3.15 Film: The Canterville Ghost 5.10 Five News 5.15 Film: The Witches 7.10 Film: Little Man 9.00 Film: Dumb and Dumber 11.15 Film: Evil Woman

Monday 1st November 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 Moving On 3:00 BBC News 3:05 Copycats 3:30 Big Babies 3:50 Shaun the Sheep 4:00 Hotel Trubble 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 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 11:15 The Graham Norton Show 12:00 Damages

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’s Puppy Days 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 Ben Fogle’s Escape in Time 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 - It Takes Two 7:00 Tea Party America: This World 8:00 University Challenge 8:30 Masterchef: The Professionals 10:00 The Trip 10:30 Newsnight 11:20 A History of Horror with Mark

Gatiss

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 The Little House 10.00 ITV News at Ten & Weather 10.35 Real Crime With Mark Austin:

Death On The Bay 11.35 Monte Carlo Or Bust 12.30 The Zone

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 9:20 Coach Trip 9:55 Coach Trip 10:25 Coach Trip 10:55 Coach Trip 11:30 Coach Trip 12:00 Channel 4 News 12:05 A Place In The Sun: Home Or USA? 1:05 Film: A Man Alone 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: Street Kids 9:00 Coppers 10:00 Chris Moyles’ Quiz Night 10:50 Ramsay’s Best Restaurant 11:55 Music On 4: Bestival Presents

Dizzee Rascal 12:10 Music On 4: Tinchy Stryder:

Video Exclusive

Five 7.00 Little Princess 7.15 The Mr. Men Show 7.30 Roary the Racing Car 7.40 Milkshake Monkey 7.45 Noddy in Toyland 8.00 Fifi and the Flowertots 8.15 Peppa Pig 8.25 Peppa Pig 8.30 Mio Mao 8.35 Thomas & Friends 8.50 Igam Ogam 9.00 Pocoyo 9.05 Bert and Ernie’s Great Adventures 9.15 The Wright Stuff 10.45 Trisha Goddard 11.45 House 12.40 Five News 12.45 Warship 1.45 Neighbours 2.15 Home and Away 2.50 Meals in Moments 3.05 Film: Agent of Influence 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 Extreme Fishing with Robson

Green 10.00 Film: Above the Law 12.00 The Gadget Show

Tuesday 2nd November 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 Moving On 3:00 BBC News 3:05 Copycats 3:30 Big Babies 3:50 Shaun the Sheep 4:00 My Genius Idea 4:30 Do Aliens Exist?

Blue Peter Special 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 Turn Back Time: The High Street 10:00 BBC News at T en 10:25 Regional News and Weather 10:35 Taking the Keys Away 11:20 Eat, Pray, Light 11:55 US Midterm Election Results

2010

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’s Puppy Days 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 Ben Fogle’s Escape in Time 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 - It Takes Two 7:00 Coast 7:30 Masterchef: The Professionals 9:00 Whites 9:30 Harry and Paul 10:00 Later Live... with Jools Holland 10:30 Newsnight 11:20 A History of Horror with Mark

Gatiss

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 River Monsters 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 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 Coach Trip 9:25 Coach Trip 9:55 Coach Trip 10:25 Coach Trip 10:55 Coach Trip 12:00 Channel 4 News Summary 12:05 River Cottage Bites 12:20 A Place In The Sun: Home Or Away 1:20 Film: The Moonraker 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 Kirstie’s Homemade Home 9:00 Ramsay’s Best Restaurant 11:05 Seven Days 12:10 Late Night Poker

Five 7.00 Little Princess 7.15 The Mr. Men Show 7.30 Roary the Racing Car 7.40 Milkshake Monkey 7.45 Noddy in Toyland 8.00 Fifi and the Flowertots 8.15 Peppa Pig 8.25 Peppa Pig 8.30 Mio Mao 8.35 Thomas & Friends 8.50 Igam Ogam 9.00 Pocoyo 9.05 Milkshake! Music Box 9.15 The Wright Stuff 10.45 Trisha Goddard 11.45 House 12.40 Five News 12.45 Warship 1.45 Neighbours 2.15 Home and Away 2.50 Meals in Moments 3.00 Meals in Moments 3.10 Film: Falling in Love with the Girl Next Door 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 Sea Patrol UK 9.00 CSI: Miami 10.00 CSI: NY 11.00 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation 11.55 NCIS

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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 Moving On 3:00 BBC News 3:05 Copycats 3:30 Big Babies 3:50 Shaun the Sheep 4:00 Little Howard’s Big Question 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 Wallace and Gromit’s World of

Invention 8:00 Jimmy’s Food Factory 8:30 Nigel Slater’s Simple Suppers 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 with Claudia

Winkleman 11:25 FILM: Wonder Boys

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’s Puppy Days 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 Ben Fogle’s Escape in Time 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 - It Takes Two 7:00 Escape to the Country 8:00 Natural World 9:00 Horizon: Asteroids 10:00 The Apprentice: You’re Fired 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 7.30 UEFA Champions League:

Chelsea V Spartak Moscow 10.00 ITV News at Ten & Weather 10.35 UEFA Champions League:

Extra Time 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 Frasier 9:30 According To Jim 9:55 Three In A Bed 10:55 Jo Frost: Extreme Parental Guidance 12:00 Channel 4 News Summary 12:05 A Place In The Sun: Home Or Away 1:00 Film: From Hell To Texas 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 Animal Madhouse 9:00 Grand Designs 10:00 Rude Tube: Total Stunts 11:05 The Event 12:05 Music On 4: On Track With Seat

Five 7.00 Little Princess 7.15 The Mr. Men Show 7.30 Roary the Racing Car 7.40 Milkshake Monkey 7.45 Noddy in Toyland 8.00 Fifi and the Flowertots 8.15 Peppa Pig 8.25 Peppa Pig 8.30 Mio Mao 8.35 Thomas & Friends 8.50 Igam Ogam 9.00 Pocoyo 9.05 Milkshake! Music Box 9.15 The Wright Stuff 10.45 Trisha Goddard 11.45 House 12.40 Five News 12.45 Warship 1.45 Neighbours 2.15 Home and Away 2.50 Meals in Moments 3.00 Meals in Moments 3.05 Film: Miles from Nowhere 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 21.00 NCIS 10.00 Law and Order: Criminal Intent 10.55 Law and Order 11.55 PartyPoker.com World Poker

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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 Moving On 3:00 BBC News 3:05 Copycats 3:30 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 12:25 Holiday Weatherview

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’s Puppy Days 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 Ben Fogle’s Escape in Time 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 - It Takes Two 7:00 The Culture Show 8:00 Nigella Kitchen 8:30 Autumnwatch 9:30 Autumnwatch Unsprung 10:00 Never Mind the Buzzcocks 10:30 Newsnight 11:20 The Culture Show

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 Adoption Crisis?: Tonight 8.00 Emmerdale 8.30 Coronation Street 9.00 Monte Carlo Or Bust 10.00 Itv News at Ten & Weather 10.35 Film: Rambo III 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 Frasier 9:25 According To Jim 9:55 Three In A Bed 10:55 Jo Frost: Extreme Parental Guidance 12:00 Channel 4 News Summary 12:05 A Place In The Sun: Home Or Away 1:05 Film: The Englishman Who Went Up A Hill And Came Down A Mountain 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 What The Green Movement

Got Wrong 10:20 What The Green Movement

Got Wrong: The Debate 11:00 True Blood 12:15 Music On 4: Bestival Presents

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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 8.30 Mio Mao 8.35 Thomas & Friends 8.50 Igam Ogam 9.00 Pocoyo 9.05 Milkshake! Music Box 9.15 The Wright Stuff 10.45 Trisha Goddard 11.45 House 12.40 Five News 12.45 Warship 1.45 Neighbours 2.15 Home and Away 2.50 Meals in Moments 3.00 Meals in Moments 3.10 Film: Mystery Woman: Vision

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Friday 5th November 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 Moving On 3:00 BBC News 3:05 Copycats 3:30 Big Babies 3:50 Shaun the Sheep 4:00 Fee Fi Fo Yum 4:30 Horrible Histories. (followed by diddy Dick and Dom) 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 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: Eurotrip

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’s Puppy Days 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 Ben Fogle’s Escape in Time 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 - It Takes Two 7:00 The Big Silence 8:00 Mastermind 8:30 Gardeners’ World 9:00 David Attenborough’s First Life 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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Channel 4

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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 Hitcher 12.10 The Zone

6:35 Yo Gabba Gabba 7:00 Freshly Squeezed 7:30 Everybody Loves Raymond 7:55 Everybody Loves Raymond 8:25 Frasier 8:55 Frasier 9:25 According To Jim 9:55 Three In A Bed 10:55 Jo Frost: Extreme Parental Guidance12:00 Channel 4 News Summary 12:05 River Cottage Bites 12:15 A Place In The Sun: Home Or Away 1:15 Film: Carry On Dick 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 Lee Mack Live 12:25 Music On 4 Favourites: James

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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 8.30 Mio Mao 8.35 Thomas & Friends 8.50 Igam Ogam 9.00 Pocoyo 9.05 Milkshake! Music Box 9.15 The Wright Stuff 10.45 Trisha Goddard 11.45 House 12.40 Five News 12.45 Warship 1.45 Neighbours 2.15 Home and Away 2.50 Meals in Moments 3.00 Meals in Moments 3.15 Film: The Memory Keeper’s Daughter 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 White Van Man 9.00 The Mentalist 10.00 Law and Order: Special Victims

Unit 10.55 CSI: Miami 11.50 Cops in Crisis 12.10 SuperCasino

FRI: Vanessa sinks to sickening depths to win back her daughter’s love - but will it be worth it? Meanwhile brides-to-be Ronnie and Kat go head to head over their reception plans, and Roxy makes a devastating discovery.

Holly. Amy is desperate to stay on at the B&B, but will Val and Pollard take pity on her?

FRI: Chas enjoys seeing Eve in a sticky situation. Adam is disgusted when Holly begs him to help her score. Aaron struggles as he is shown the ropes on caring for Jackson.

EMMERDALE MON: A guilty Rhona has news for Marlon. Maisie and Will struggle to get back to everyday life. Eve’s patience with Carl is wearing thin.

TUES: Will Eve take matters into her own hands with Chas? As Rhona moves out, Paddy is Marlon’s shoulder to cry on. Val is spooked by mysterious noises at the B&B. WED: Chas makes an unsettling discovery.

Rhona is keen to clear the air with Marlon.

Val is convinced that a haunted B&B could be a money-spinner.

THURS: How will Chas take revenge on Carl? Adam decides to shock some sense into

CORONATION STREET MON: Another sinister delivery leaves John shaken. Kylie’s demands put a strain on Becky and Steve’s relationship. Jack tries to reunite Claire and Ashley, who are still at odds.

THURS: Baby Jack’s christening proves too much for Kevin. John makes a pact with Charlotte, much to her delight. Carla warns Leanne about the pitfalls of doing business with Nick.

FRI: Kevin is anxious as he waits for some potentially life-changing results. John’s suspicions lead him closer to home. Michelle’s new job is causing controversy.

NEIGHBOURS MON: Toadie races to meet with Steph, who plans to give her baby away. Toadie believes it is the biggest mistake she will ever make, but is there more to Steph’s decision than meets the eye? Andrew refuses to return to school until Paul wakes up - so Summer and Natasha bring school to him.

TUES: Despite Lyn’s efforts to talk her out of it, Steph remains adamant she has done the best thing for the baby. Frustrated and upset, Lyn takes her anger out on the Kennedys, blaming them for Steph’s decision. Shaken by Lyn’s outburst, guilty Karl and Susan debate how to break the baby news to Libby, which leaves Steph privately questioning whether she has done the right thing. After being dumped by Kyle, Natasha attempts to salvage her reputation.

WED: When Steph is publicly humiliated

by Libby, Lucas finally comes to her rescue and gives her the distraction she needs. Lou

attempts to get Lucas to take over the running of the household, but is there more to Lou’s motives? Declan tries to work out where the boundaries lie between him and Kate - but will his attempts end in disaster?

THURS: Jordy Lucas, Ashleigh Brewer, Erin Mullally, Jane Badler, James MASON, Stefan Dennis. Rebecca pushes Susan and Lyn back together. As the pair begin to reconnect, Susan receives another message from an anonymous source, who claims to have pushed Paul from the mezzanine. Susan takes the information to the police - but will they act on it?

FRI: Paul’s finally wakes from his coma.

When Andrew discovers Diana Marshall has been bailed, he pleads with Paul to name the culprit. When Kate witnesses Ringo and Zeke’s awkwardness at being caught between her and Declan, she decides to step down from their friendship circle for a while. Will Kate’s manoeuvres lead to a happy outcome?

7 Day Soapwatch EASTENDERS MON: Lily’s disappearance throws Stacey and the Slaters into a state of panic, while a shell-shocked Ryan struggles to come to terms with Janine’s psychotic behaviour. A vengeful Harry reveals the truth about Jodie to a horrified Darren, and Glenda decides to give Carol a makeover - with disastrous results TUES: Kat and Alfie’s new-look Vic is finally revealed to the residents of Walford - but will the grand opening go according to plan? Darren accidentally lets a heart-rending cat out of the bag, while Stacey and Ryan’s relationship takes a startling turn. Elsewhere, Ian has some life-changing news for Jane.

THURS: Alfie’s fear over Kat’s hospitalisation prompts him to make a heartwarming decision. Jane confides in Christian about her plans for revenge against Ian, and a heartbroken Jodie rejects Vanessa. Meanwhile, Pat confronts Janine about her mischief-making in the Vic.

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Smoke alarm plea as colder weather sets in

Gas Safety?

As the nights draw in, the electric blankets come out and the gas fires get switched on, the fire service is urging residents to stay fire safe.

With the risk of fire potentially increasing once colder weather sets in, South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue is making a fresh plea for older people to sign up to its free home safety checks.

Many older people are at greater risk from fire compared to other age groups in South Yorkshire. It is not just the threat of death or injury as a result of fire that makes older people vulnerable. Even a small fire can cause someone to lose confidence in their ability to remain safe. Older people can also be less mobile, and therefore less able to escape a fire.

By requesting a free home safety check you will gain the confidence of knowing that your home is as safe as it can be, during the approaching winter months.

During a routine safety check, firefighters or community safety staff will give advice on how to make the home safer and, where necessary, fit free smoke alarms.

Carbon Monoxide (CO) gas can kill in minutes or permanently damage your health. It is colourless, odourless and highly poisonous.

Older people can also help protect themselves from fire by following the safety tips below: 1) Make sure you have a working smoke alarm and test it every week 2) Arrange for South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue to carry out a free home fire safety check in your home by calling 0114 253 2314 3) Never tackle a fire in your home. Get out, stay out and call 999 4) More fires start in the kitchen than in any other room and they account for 60% of fire-related injuries. Keep the oven, hob and grill clean, as a build up of fat can start a fire. Keep tea towels away from the heat and never use a chip pan. Do not leave cooking unattended and double check equipment is off when finished.

5) If putting the fire or heater on, make sure it is positioned away from furnishings and ensure any gas fires are tested regularly by a Gas Safe-registered engineer. Also, always unplug your electric blanket before you get into bed.

Who qualifies for free checks?

If you are over pension age, disabled, chronically sick and receiving pension credit or council tax benefit or housing benefit, you can probably get a free Gas Safety check from your energy supplier. (See the back of their bill.)

You can also get one if you have had gas work done in the last 6months.

If your home is rented then your landlord must provide ages Safety check every 12months.

Carbon Monoxide poisoning can be caused by appliances that aren’t properly maintained.They should be serviced once a year.

Watch out for the symptoms – • Mild headache • Dizziness • Nausea • Vomiting • Fatigue • Drowsiness Buy a CO alarm for your family and protect them from the danger of poisoning. It only costs around £25 and make sure it is approved to EN50291 standard.

Pharmaceutical needs assessment consultation

This is the final week of the consultation on a document on how future decisions will be made about new pharmacy services in the City. Views are being sought on the draft.

Pharmaceutical Needs Assessment (PNA) document, which shows where pharmacies are located in Sheffield, what services are currently available and how services might change in the future. To read the draft PNA document and take part visit http://www. sheffield.nhs.uk/consultations/pna To arrange a home safety check call 0114 253 2314 or text FREE to 87023. or call FREEPHONE 0800 085 7539 to Or for more information about staying fire give your views, request a printed copy or safe visit our website www.syfire.gov.uk to discuss ideas for how your group could get involved.

Comments can also be sent in writing to: Sheffielders can show their support for local business and buy local at the FREEPOST NHS SHEFFIELD Sheffield Farmers’ Market on Barkers RSKC-XZHR-YBBR, Pool in Sheffield City Centre on 722 Prince Of Wales Road, Thursday 28th October.

Sheffield’s local producers, growers and Sheffield, farmers will have stalls offering customers S9 4EU. a delicious selection of edible delights including locally reared meats, home-made jams and preserves, freshly baked breads The consultation closes on 29th October and cakes and lots more to tantalise your 2010. taste buds. The market starts at 9am and finishes at 4:30pm and is now held twice per month.

So come along and support your local producers at Sheffield Farmers market on Send comments and letters, or relevant articles either for the Mercury page or the Thursday 28th October. The Sheffield next Newsletter to: Farmers market is held on the fourth Thursday of every month on Barkers Pool Sheffield 50+, Room LG27, (in between Sheffield City Hall and John The Town Hall, Lewis).

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CUT BACKS – WILL MY HOME BE SOLD TO FUND MY CARE? It is estimated that 200 homes are sold each day in England and Wales to fund the Long Tern Care of the property owner, many believe the comprehensive spending review will mean more homes will be sold in years to come.

During the general election campaign earlier this year funding Long Term Care was an issue all three parties used to publish their social credentials. Since the new government has come to power there has been little mention of the schemes proposed. Given the 26% government funding cut that councils face in the spending review and the rising needs represented by an ageing population, we expect that spending on care will fall modestly in real terms over the next four years, but it could have been far worse if it wasn’t for some funds diverted from the health services budget.

The facts remain that if we require the Local Authority to contribute towards our care we are faced with a means test, those of us with more than £23,250 (including property) will receive no funding often leading to the home being sold and ultimately leading to little or no inheritance for our chosen beneficiaries.

Lauren Simmonett of Collective Legal Solutions (CLS) says “we are passionate about our clients having a choice and gaining the valuable commodity of peace of mind”.

None of us like the idea of selling our home to fund care but through careful planning we can take control of our affairs and plan for our home and savings is not to be taken into account when the Local Authority are calculating how our care will be funded. At the point of care being provided we can then use our own funds to top up the funds provided by the Local Authority and enjoy a greater level of care if desired.

Many people say they have passed their homes into the ownership of their children, and feel this affords them protection. Nothing can be further from the truth as the children may now have Capital Gains Tax liabilities in the future as well as issues arising should the child be divorced or get into debt. Lauren said “passing the home to the children is often worse than doing nothing; none of us know what will happen in the future”.

CLS offer a free assessment for Mercury readers where an assessor asks a few questions and establishes the exact situation and advises on any steps that need to be taken. To book a free assessment call 0800 110 5221 during office hours.

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Established in 1929 we are a family business who proudly deliver the best for our customers 10 10 VAUX Corsa 1.2i 16v SXi VXR STYLING PACK 3dr, Flame Red, 17” Alloys, 11k........ £9,995 10 10 FORD Fiesta 1.25 Zetec 3dr, Ocean Blue, 15k............................................................ £8,995 09 59 SEAT Exeo 2.0 CR Sport 4dr, Diesel, Black Magic, 18k............................................. £14,995 09 09 VAUXHALL Insignia 2.0 CDTi SRi Nav 5dr, Sovereign Silver, Sat Nav, 39k.............. £12,495 09 09 VAUXHALL Corsa 1.4i 16V Design 5dr, Star Silver, 19k.............................................. £7,495 08 58 VAUXHALL Antara 2.0 CDTi 16v S 5dr, Black Sapphire, 11k.................................... £14,995 08 58 VAUXHALL Corsa 1.3 CDTi 5dr, Black Sapphire, 30k.................................................. £7,495 08 58 VAUXHALL Corsa 1.4i 16V Design 3dr, Green Spirit, Black Half Leather, 17k.......... £6,995 08 08 BMW 520d SE Step 4dr, Auto, Monaco Blue, 40k................................................... £17,495 08 08 SKODA Fabia 1.2 12V 2 5dr, Estate, Cappuccino Beige, A/C, 10k............................. £6,995 08 08 MINI One 1.4 3dr, Chilli Red, A/C, Alloys, Stripes, 17k............................................... £8,995 08 08 BMW 3 Series 320d M Sport 177 4dr, Sparkling Graphite, 29k............................. £17,495 08 08 VAUX Astra 1.6 16v Air Twintop 2dr, Coupe, Convertible, Black Sapphire, 19k..... £9,995 08 08 VOLVO S80 2.4 D SE Geartronic 4dr, Auto, Titanium Grey, Leather, 47k............... £12,995 08 08 AUDI A3 1.9 TDi 2dr, Cabriolet, Black, 18k............................................................... £16,995 08 08 HONDA Jazz 1.4 i-DSi SE 5dr, Storm Grey, 12k........................................................... £7,495 07 57 NISSAN 350Z 3.5 V6 313 GT 3dr, Coupe, Twilight Grey, Leather, 20k.................... £16,495 07 57 VAUXHALL Astra 1.9 CDTi Elite 5dr, Black Sapphire, Leather, 19k........................... £8,795 07 57 MAZDA Mazda2 1.3 TS2 5dr, True red, A/C, 36k....................................................... £6,995 07 57 FORD Focus 1.6 Titanium 5dr, Moondust Silver, 35k................................................ £7,495 07 57 MERC-BENZ SLK 200K 2dr, Auto, Blue, Upgrade Alloys, Grey Leather, 18k........... £19,995 07 57 AUDI S5 Quattro 2dr, Coupe, Brilliant Red, 46k....................................................... £26,995 07 57 VAUXHALL Astra 1.6i 16V Club 5dr, Star Silver, 35k.................................................. £6,495 07 57 FORD Focus 1.6 Zetec Climate Pack 3dr, Aquqrius Blue, 31k................................... £6,495 07 07 FORD Fusion 1.4 Style 5dr, Panther Black, 48k.......................................................... £4,995 07 07 VAUXHALL Astra 1.9 CDTi 16v SRI 150 Exterior Pack 5dr, Estate, Black, 58k.......... £7,995 07 07 AUDI A4 2.0 TDi TDV SE 4dr, Brilliant Red, 60k........................................................ £10,995 07 07 VOLKSWAGEN Golf 1.9 S TDi 5dr, Phantom Black, 38k............................................ £8,995 07 07 AUDI A4 2.0 TDi TDV S Line 4dr, Saloon, Brilliant Red, 57k.................................... £13,495 07 07 HONDA CR-V 2.2 i-CTDi ES 5dr, Blueish Silver, Sat Nav, 59k................................... £13,995 07 07 MERCEDES-BENZ E220 CDI Avantgarde Tip 4dr, Auto, Iridium Silver, 37k............ £15,995 07 07 BMW 320d SE 5dr, Estate, Platinum Bronze, 56k.................................................... £12,995 07 07 VAUXHALL Astra 1.6i 16V SXi 5dr, Silver Light, 37k................................................... £6,495 07 07 NISSAN Qashqai 1.6 Acenta 5dr, Fired Iron, 32k....................................................... £9,995 07 07 HYUNDAI Coupe 1.6 SIII 3dr, Coupe, Silver, A/C, Half Leather, 33k.......................... £7,995 07 07 AUDI A4 1.8T Quattro S Line 4dr, Bright Red, 47k................................................... £14,795 07 56 TOYOTA Yaris 1.3 VVT-i Zinc 3dr, Venetian Silver, 25k............................................... £5,495 07 56 PEUGEOT 206 1.6 HDi Verve 5dr, Estate, Iron Grey, 31k........................................... £5,995 07 56 VAUXHALL Zafira 1.9 CDTi Club 5dr, Panacotta, 59k................................................. £6,995 07 56 PEUGEOT 207 1.4 16V Sport 3dr, Salamanca Orange, A/C, 13k............................... £5,495 06 56 VAUXHALL Zafira 1.9 CDTi Club 5dr, Auto, Moonland Grey, 39k............................. £7,995 06 56 MAZDA MX-5 1.8I INCLUDING HARDTOP 2dr, Black, 56k........................................ £7,995 06 56 FORD Focus C-Max 2.0 Ghia 5dr, Auto, Verdigris Metallic, 36k................................ £5,995 06 06 VAUXHALL Astra 1.4i 16v Club 5dr, Estate, Silver Light, 45k..................................... £5,495 06 06 LAND ROVER Discovery 2.7 Td V6 5dr, Auto, Silver, 19” Alloys, Side Steps, 63k... £16,995 06 06 FORD S-Max 1.8 TDCi Zetec 5dr, Moondust Silver, Nav, Leather, 50k.................... £10,995 06 06 VAUXHALL Astra 1.9 16v CDTi SRi 3dr, Silver Light, 43k........................................... £7,495 06 06 VAUX Tigra 1.4i 16v 2dr, Coupe, Black Sapphire, A/C, Black Leather, 32k............... £6,995 06 06 BMW 320d M Sport 4dr, Jet Black, 52k.................................................................... £12,995 06 06 BMW 520d SE 4dr, Auto, Jet Black, 66k.................................................................... £12,495 06 06 RENAULT Clio 1.2 16v Extreme 3dr, Metallic Blue, A/C, 27k.................................... £4,395 06 06 SUZUKI Ignis 1.5 GLX VVT 4Grip 5dr, Bright Red, A/C, 32k....................................... £4,995 06 06 MERCEDES-BENZ A180 CDI Avantgarde SE 5dr, Lotus Blue, 44k............................. £7,995 06 55 BMW 530d M Sport 4dr, Auto, Carbon Black, 42k.................................................. £16,995 05 55 BMW 320d SE 5dr, Auto, Estate, Titanium Silver, Leather, 33k............................... £12,995 05 55 NISSAN Micra 1.2 Sport+ 3dr, Pacific Blue, A/C, 31k................................................. £4,695 05 55 VAUXHALL Astra 1.7 CDTi 16v Club 5dr, Pommegranate Red, 45k......................... £5,495 05 55 MERC-BENZ A150 Avantgarde SE 5dr, Silver, A/C, Black Half Leather, 46k............. £6,495 05 55 VAUXHALL Meriva 1.6i 16v Active 5dr, Silver Light, A/C, 30k.................................. £4,995 05 55 RENAULT Megane 1.6 VVT Dynamique 5dr, Metallic Grey, 41k.............................. £3,995 05 55 RENAULT Megane 1.6 VVT Dynamique 5dr, Auto, Met Grey, 21k.......................... £4,995 05 05 VAUXHALL Corsa 1.2i 16v Design 3dr, Silver Light, 30k............................................ £3,995 05 05 KIA Sportage 2.0 CRDi XE 5dr, Auto, Diesel, Black, A/C, 27k.................................... £9,995 05 05 BMW 525d Sport 5dr, Auto, Estate, Silver, Black Leather, 51k................................ £15,995 04 54 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK 200K Tip 2dr, Auto, Black, Leather, 45k............................... £14,995 04 54 MERCEDES-BENZ C180K SE 3dr, Auto, Coupe, Obsidian Black, 47k......................... £7,995 04 54 TOYOTA Celica 1.8 VVTi 3dr, Crystal Silver, Tailgate Spoiler, 72k............................... £5,995 04 54 BMW 120d SE Step 5dr, Auto, Sparkling Graphite, 36k............................................ £9,995 04 54 VOLVO S60 2.0 T S 4dr, Auto, In Met Grey, 72k.......................................................... £4,995 04 04 BMW Z4 2.2i SE 2dr, Convertible, Toledo Blue, 58k.................................................. £9,895 04 04 MINI Cooper 1.6 3dr, Auto, Indigo Blue, 23k............................................................. £7,495 03 53 MERC-BENZ SLK 230K Tip 2dr, Auto, Convertible, Brilliant Silver, Leather, 32k.... £10,995 03 53 VOLKSWAGEN Beetle 1.6 Cabriolet 2dr, Convertible, Speed Blue, 50k.................. 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Manor House Park

Church Laneham, Retford, Nottinghamshire DN22 0NJ

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!!

New Development!

Notts/Lincs Border - Residential & Leisure Homes Available • Superb Location •River Frontage •Fishing Available

Manor House Park is in a pleasant riverside location just outside the attractive village of Church Laneham, Conveniently located between Retford and the City of Lincoln.

• Residential Home Prices from £94,950 to £203,950 • Holiday Home Prices from £9,950

Up to £10,000 cashback on completion within 12 weeks!

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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

42 x 20 Mulso Lodge

£129,950

Price includes furniture, carpets and curtains, fabulous walk-in wardrobe with en-suite, kitchen appliances and Plasma TV

Open for Viewing 7 Days

Contact Andrew or Simon for More Information

Tel: 01933 230130

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ideal I N S U R A N C E

UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT

provide a service where we do all the hard work of shopping around.

We represent a panel of the top UK major insurance underwriters that don’t always deal with the public directly, such as Aviva, Provident, Fortis, MMA, Royal & Sun Alliance, Allianz, Legal & General.........the list just goes on!

Why not give them a call today? Simply telephone 01302 887766 and they guarantee you will not be disappointed!

“We are committed to finding you the most competitive price without compromising on service or quality.”

We can provide you with quotations and products for all of your insurance needs.

Even though we operate nationally we also have 2 offices in the South Yorkshire area where customers can benefit from our face to face sevice for that personal touch that is often lost via comparison sites.

Personal Insurance • Household (Buildings & Contents) • Motor • Pet • Travel • Caravan • Motorcycle Commercial Lines • Commercial Vehicle• Personal Liability • Employers Liability • Property Owners • Shops Other products available Include: • Breakdown Cover • Legal Expenses • Home Emergency Cover • Family Legal Services • XS Reducer’s

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Highly rated brokers Ideal Insurance (part of the Ideal Group), situated on Thorne Road, in Doncaster, has recently undergone a change of ownership! Local businesswoman Debbie Milne (ba hons, CII) who has many years of extensive experience in the insurance industry, intends to build on the company’s proud reputation and take the business to new heights.

Ideal have served the local community in Edenthorpe and surrounding areas for over thirty years, and while Debbie is keen to maintain the high levels of personal service offered to its loyal customers locally, she is also looking further afield and intends to offer potential customers across South Yorkshire the same excellent savings and unique service, beginning with the Sheffield area in particular.

Ideal’s existing client bank consists of long-standing customers who renew policies year after year, with all their insurance needs under one roof. Indeed many of the customers are on first name terms! Debbie intends to continue to offer the option of face to face service and the personal touch that is so sadly lacking in the modern world of comparison sites – and is keen to point out that they are often able to match -and indeed beat – the majority of computer-generated quotations.

Ideal will happily provide quotations for almost any type of insurance, both domestic and commercial.

They particularly specialise in motor and home insurance, including access to quotations for nonstandard and high risk cases – a facility only available to a limited number of brokers in the UK as a whole.

We have a very special offer for Mercury readers – quote the promotional code SHEFF1 and we will give you a 5% discount on your policy! In addition, if you purchase a policy and subsequently recommend a friend, you will receive a further £10 discount on the cost of your renewal.

Ideal invite you to challenge them to beat any renewal quote from your existing insurer! They would be delighted to welcome you into their office to discuss your needs, or alternatively give them a call. Debbie, Alison and Marie are all very experienced and will quickly identify your requirements, before providing you with the best possible quote to suit your circumstances.

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I N S U R A N C E

142 Thorne Road, Edenthorpe, Doncaster, DN3 2LU Telephone: 01302 887766.

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FORTHCOMING EVENTS

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FRI 12th NOVEMBER

1940s NIGHT with A SALUTE TO VERA LYNN + GUEST BOBBY KNUTT

POSTMILL CENTRE - S. NORMANTON TICKET PRICE: £10

FRI 19th NOVEMBER

DEFINITELY INDIE

with DEFINITELY MAYBE (Oasis) and ADORED (Stone Roses) CROOKES SOCIAL CLUB TICKET PRICE: £7

THUR 2nd DECEMBER

XMAS PARTY SPECIAL STARRING COMPLETE MADNESS Plus Disco & Xmas Buffett 1867 LOUNGE, SWFC

TICKET PRICE: £20

For Information & Ticket Bookings

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THE SHERWOOD 67 Birley Moor Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire S12 4WG. Tel: 0114 2654741

AN £890,000 EXTENSIVE REFURBISHMENT

WHAT’S ON

Murphy, Sue and the team would like to thank you for visiting the all new and improved Sherwood.

MONDAY

BURGER & DRINK

TUESDAY

POOL KNOCKOUT

£4.99 ALL DAY & LIVE FOOTBALL WHO WILL BE CHAMPION!

WEDNESDAY QUIZ NIGHT

CONNECT 5 BINGO FROM 9PM

Please sit back and relax in our new surroundings whilst enjoying new products at rock bottom prices. We have everything for everyone - from sports fans to children.

Our menu is 2 for £8 Monday to Friday, Curry Club on Wednesday, Fish N Chips on Friday and we still have all the weekly activities that you loved before.

HUNGRY HORSE HAS COME TO TOWN! - OVER 300 COVERS

UNBEATABLE VALUE MENU!

THURSDAY

QUIZ NIGHT

FRIDAY

DISCO

PLUS OPEN THE SAFE

SATURDAY

KARAOKE

SUNDAY

SHEFFIELD’S PLUS HIGHER & LOWER HARDEST QUIZ 8PM

DAILY DEALS

MON - FRI BURGER CHIPS & DRINK CLASSIC BURGER, CHIPS & DRINK ANY OTHER BURGER* CHIPS & DRINK

£4.99 £5.99

FROM

* Excludes The Bad Boy Burger, Hell’s Chicken Burger, Bollywood Bad Boy & The High & Mighty.

Cannot be used in conjunction with 2 for £8 or any other promotion.

MON - FRI 2 MEALS FOR £8

£4.99

ENJOY 2 MEALS FOR £8 WHEN YOU SEE THIS SYMBOL.

Cannot be used in conjunction with any other promotion e.g. Burger, Chips & Drink for £4.99 not included.

MON & TUES KIDS EAT FOR £1

2 for

£8 MEAL DEAL

SUNDAY ROAST Served with roast potatoes, carrots, peas, two seasonal vegetables, Yorkshire pudding and gravy.

One kid’s meal for £1 can be selected from the Super Horse menu with every full price adult main meal. Excludes Kid’s Meal Deal and cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer e.g. 2 meals for £8.

ONLY

ANY CURRY & DRINK

Choose any curry and a drink from our deal drinks and pay £4.99 on Wednesday only

BIG PLATE THURSDAY

DRINK INCLUDED WITH SELECTED BIG PLATE SPECIALS

Choose from Hawaii Five-0 Gammon £5.99, Chicken New Yorker £6.99, Surf ‘n’ Turf ‘n’ Cluck £8.99, The Full Monty Mixed Grill £9.29 and the 20oz Megasaurus £11.99.

FISH & CHIP FRYDAY ONLY FISH & CHIPS, DESSERT*, TEA OR COFFEE * Choose from: Syrup Sponge Pudding, Rhubarb Crumble, Knickerbocker Glory.

MON-FRI COMES WITH A DRINK, HERE’S YOUR CHOICE...

Pint of Fosters, Strongbow, Greene King IPA, Guinness, 175ml Glass Of Blossom Hill Draught Wine, Large Coke, Diet Coke, Lemonade, Appletiser, J20. *Excludes 2 For £8 Meal Deal.

ANY KIDS MEAL FOR ONLY £1 WITH EVERY FULL PRICE ADULT MAIN MEAL PURCHASED*

WEDNESDAY

KS* DEAL DIFRYOIN UR DEAL

£4.99

BIG PLATE SPECIAL LAMB SHANK £7.99 BIG PLATE SPECIAL HALF ROAST CHICKEN £7.99 OR choose EITHER Roasted Chicken Breast, Roasted Beef, or Open Cauliflower Cheese Pie. V

BIG PLATE SPECIAL SUNDAY ROAST SUNDAY ROAST 4 KIDS SUNDAY LUNCH

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£6.49 £5.49 £3.49

2 for £10 2 for £12

on SUNDAY ROASTS on BIG PLATE SPECIALS* Only available on Sunday. *2 for £12 offer not available on BPS Lamb Shank or Half Roast Chicken. SERVED ‘TIL 9PM.

FROM

£5.99 CHRISTMAS

£6.99

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WE ARE TAKING CHRISTMAS BOOKINGS NOW! WITH PRICES FROM £8.99 YOU CAN’T AFFORD NOT TO! PLEASE ASK A MEMBER OF OUR TEAM FOR MORE INFORMATION ON OUR CHRISTMAS MENUS AND PARTY NIGHTS.

BOOK NOWTO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT

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PLASTERERS

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BLINDS

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Tel: 0800 389 4583 BEDS

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5 FOOT £50 - 4 FOOT 6 £48 - 3 FOOT £34

Double Leather Bed £120 OPEN 7 DAYS - 8am - 10pm

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SKIPS

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THE ALLOY WHEEL SPECIALIST GIVE YOUR YOUR CAR AND WHEELS A NEW LOOK THIS YEAR 100s OF COLOURS & FINISHES TO CHOOSE FROM OUR SERVICES: • SALES New m o • REPAIRS showroPEN. • REFURBISHMENT NOW Orby Rd, • CUSTOM FX 269 Deterfield • POLISHING Ches • ALLOY WELDING/FLAT SPOTS/STRAIGHTENING • RESEALS (TYRE DEFLATION)

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OPEN: 9-5 MONDAY TO FRIDAY 10-4 SATURDAY Unit 76, Storforth Lane Trading Estate, Hasland, Chesterfield, S41 0QZ

visit our website: www.wheelclinic.org.uk

7pm - Late Prizes for the Best Fancy Dressed Children inc. Games for the Kids ALL WELCOME

FRIDAY 4th NOVEMBER BIG BANG BONFIRE

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FRIDAY 29th OCTOBER KIDS HALLOWEEN PARTY

Mon - Fri 8-5pm Sat - 8 - Noon

6:30pm Ignition Burger Van, Loads of Fireworks.

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PETS CORNER ROAD SAFETY IS IMPORTANT FOR PETS TOO! With the clocks set to go back this weekend and the evenings drawing in, pet owners need to take extra precautions to keep their four-legged friends safe while out and about.

PDSA Senior Veterinary Surgeon, Sean Wensley, says: “Pets can encounter all sorts of hazards outside, and cats in particular are at risk of being involved in road traffic accidents on poorly lit roads. Dogs, and their owners, are also less visible to drivers at night.”

There are a number of simple precautions pet owners can take to ensure they stay safe over the coming winter months.

Safety tips for dog owners: Always keep your dog on a lead near traffic Ensure your dog is trained to understand a recall command so they can be called if they are at risk Make sure you wear a brightly coloured jacket, and invest in some reflective gear for your dog such as a harness, collar or jacket Try to walk your dog during daylight hours if you can. If this isn’t possible, take extra care when walking along or crossing roads at night time Safety tips for cat owners: It is best to keep your cat inside overnight, particularly if you live near a busy road.

It is advisable to get your cat neutered.

Neutered male cats are less likely to roam which can reduce their chances of getting hit by a car.

PDSA also recommends that all cats and dogs are microchipped so their owners can be traced and contacted should they go missing.

“Pets are often brought into veterinary practices in a very bad way, having sustained serious injuries in road accidents” continues Sean. “A microchip ensures that the pet’s owner

can quickly be traced and informed of what has happened so that they can be reunited.”

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by Clint Walker

As I mentioned last week, I’ve been at the shows again recently and seen some fantastic new products coming to a retailer near you in 2011. I thought I’d share this latest press release from Frerk Petersen, marketing manager for popular manufacturer Zebco who will have these great new lines under the Browning banner. I’ve seen the range up close and I’m convinced it will be one of THE big sellers next year, appealing to match and pleasure anglers who need to ‘step up a gear’ when targeting hefty fish on their favourite venues.

Zebco Sports Europe has launched a new range of products under their Browning brand named ‘Hybrid’.

Hybrid by Browning - BETTER THAN AVERAGE TACKLE FOR BETTER THAN AVERAGE FISH. This season’s sales sensation will be ‘Hybrid’, innovative and bespoke designed for the angler looking for that extra edge.

What is Hybrid? - In recent years, match angling and specimen angling have been getting closer in techniques and methods. The completely new Browning Hybrid range of tackle has been specifically designed to bridge the gap between match and specimen angling. For many anglers and situations “match” style tackle is too weak; but conventional “specimen” tackle is too powerful and spoils the enjoyment of playing mid-sized fish. Hybrid tackle fills this gap with strong, durable tackle that will stand the pressures of big fish and big catches.

is designed to meet the needs of fishing for the big fish now common on modern commercial fisheries.

‘I am a Specimen Angler’ or “just for pleasure” angler, Hybrid rods have a lighter action than typical carp type rods. Playing fish on a Hybrid rod is much more enjoyable than with the usual poker-stiff carp rods. The Hybrid tackle range offers a practical alternative to the more specialist type of carp and big fish tackle.

If readers need to find a local retailer who stocks the Hybrid products, then please contact customer services on 0800 340 340 40.

I’m still after your catch reports, venue reviews and little stories that will keep this column going from strength to strength, so if you have anything for me, get in touch! clint597@btinternet.com or 07807034164 and let other anglers know what you are up to.

Tight lines, Clint

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Send Your Local Sports News to info@mercurynewspaper.co.uk chase form back to hurdles.

WETHERBY, NEWMARKET & ASCOT HORSE RACING

by Timelord

This weekend’s top meetings are at Wetherby, Newmarket and Ascot. Wetherby has the Grade 2 Charlie Hall Chase and the Grade 2 West Yorkshire Hurdle as its feature races. Newmarket has a couple of Listed races and a handicap on the “telly” while over at Ascot there is a Listed handicap chase, the United House Gold Cup over 3 miles.

Starting at Wetherby: 2.15: bet365.com Mares Hurdle (Listed) (2m 110 yds.): Some pretty good types line up for this one. The Newbury Mares Hurdle Final often throws up some useful animals and I reckon that Banjaxed Girl, who finished second to Ryde Back there, can land this prize to kick off another successful season. Beaten only twice in her career (into second place on both occasions) she is most consistent and has a thoroughly likeable attitude.

Of the opposition Kerada and Alegralil look as though they will pose the chief threats.

Nigel Twiston-Davies, who trains the selection, has also entered recent Cheltenham winner Amber Brook who could be dangerous and David Pipe has entered another danger in last time out winner Sure Josie Sure while his novice chaser Frosted Grape could also prove to be a threat if he can translate his improved

2.50: John Smith’s Hurdle (registered as the West Yorkshire Hurdle) (Grade 2) ( 3m 1f): This is a quite competitive line up but, for me, a standout entry is Duc De Regniere.

Nicky Henderson’s inmate has a very good record over timber and fences (4/12 and 4/6 respectively). Although he has a better record over fences I think he is a better hurdler as he has far faster times over hurdles. He rates a pretty confident selection to start his season with a win. I have to post a note of caution however as he is entered in both the Charlie Hall and the United House Gold Cup at Ascot. If his trainer sends him north then take the hint. If he doesn’t line up then my reserve choice would be Kayf Aramis, a stout stayer with a good record as a hurdler. After him my dangers are Arcalis and Baddam – the latter being one who I am in danger of “following over a cliff”.

3.25: Bet 365 Charlie Hall Chase (Grade 2) (3m 1f): Evergreen Ollie Magern attempts to win this for a third time for Nigel TwistonDavies and although he would be a sentimental choice (and a popular winner) and runs better here than elsewhere I am overlooking him in favour of a younger rival. Those that seem to have the best chances are: Tidal Bay; Knockara Beau; The Tother One; Weird Al and China Rock, although plenty of the others have realistic chances as well. The one I

STEELERS PUT OUT THE BLAZE

ICE HOCKEY

By Sarah Youle The Steelers took another step forward in their Challenge Cup run last Saturday after beating the Coventry Blaze 4-1. Coventry, who had undergone a punishing training regime after disappointing results the previous weekend.

In front of a very small crowd (official figures said just over 2000), the Steelers took the upper hand halfway through the first period, ending what had been a fairly even match-up thus far. It was Legue again who fired a shot home past Brett Jaeger in the Coventry net at 4:44 in the second period. Local lad Tom Squires made his Steelers’ debut, and it is a shame it wasn’t before a bigger or livelier crowd as, even after Jason Hewitt scored two goals in five minutes to double the Steelers lead to 4-0, the crowd still remained rather quiet. Coventry grabbed a goal

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prefer is Mouse Morris’s China Rock. He is fit and in form having won his last two chases (a Grade 2 and a Grade 3) - last time out beating Sizing Europe by 7 lengths. He hasn’t many miles on the clock and looks to be improving at a rate knots.

Weird Al is an interesting rival and is unbeaten over fences, having won over the course and distance. He looks to pose the chief threat to the selection although Tidal Bay has some pretty good form to his name and Knockara Beau is reported by his trainer to be a stronger horse this year. Tidal Bay may run in the earlier hurdle race and can sulk sometimes if he is not in the mood. This should be a fascinating contest and could prove a valuable pointer to races later in the season.

Newmarket: 2.10 Casino at bet365.com Handicap (3yo+, rated 0-105) (8 furlongs): From jockey declarations it looks as though Sahara Kingdom is likely to be the Godolphin representative here which is a pity as I had quite strongly fancied their Quick Wit. However there are lots of fit and in-form rivals in opposition so any selection here comes with a wealth warning. Best in on my ratings is Mick Easterby’s Magaling for whom this mile contest is likely to prove much more suitable than the 12 furlongs of his last race at Ascot. He is likely to pop up at a decent price somewhere soon and this could be his opportunity. Also well rated are: Clive Brittain’s Nideeb; The Fifth Member; Camerooney; Sand Skier and Osteopathic Remedy (a last time out winner who won’t mind the forecast ground).

With doubts about Quick Wit’s participation I am going to go for Magaling as my selection

back at 14:39 in the second period, but that would be the last goal of the game, which dragged on through the third period to a 4-1 win for the Steelers.

On Sunday the players and travelling support made the trip to “the big blue tent” in Cardiff, and it was certain that one topic of conversation between home and away supporters would be a shared feeling towards the Steelers’ current owners, the Phillips, who previously owned the Cardiff Devils. During their final few months in Cardiff there were more fans outside in the car park protesting against their ownership than paying to go in and watch the games.

Certainly, no Cardiff fans will have been surprised when, on Wednesday morning, the Sheffield Star broke the news of an on-going fraud investigation at the Steelers, concerning allegations that a personal debt has been paid using company money. The Club replied to the article with a statement beginning: “The Sheffield Steelers are unsure of where the information used in today’s article originated.

Are people intent upon assisting a group of shady individuals who hide behind the collective alias of “the Consortium” and who will not reveal their identities or actually make an offer to buy the Sheffield Steelers, but instead wish to circle like vultures and pick from the bones of the club they are trying to destroy?”

Ironically, the Consortium, a group of local business men connected in the summer with the possible purchase of the club, were never even mentioned in the original article, which quotes a police fraud and financial investigation officer. Fan reactions were mixed, with many on the team’s forum criticizing the club’s response, describing it as “unprofessional” and “…a playground rant! Describing people as shady individuals? It’s a ridiculous statement.”

The Steelers did not fair too well against the Devils, their long journey home made to feel even longer after a 5-3 defeat. Tom Squires picked up his fair share of points, however, picking up an assist on the first goal, and scoring the second.

The Steelers have a big week coming up, with games away against Nottingham on the 27th, at home against Nottingham on the 29th (both Challenge Cup) and a weekend away against Edinburgh over Halloween.

It’s not too late to pick up tickets for any of the above games, and a rep from the Nottingham Panthers issued the following statement which will hopefully persuade a few more Sheffield fans to make the trip!

“There are far fewer tickets booked by away fans this time around, you can take a guess as to why that is, maybe it’s because it’s midweek, maybe they don’t think their team can do it twice in a row, maybe they don’t think they will get the bounces and the calls this time around, maybe it’s because we’re in their barn a couple of days later.”

although were Quick Wit to run I would narrowly prefer him. Further reserves in order are: Osteopathic Remedy; The Fifth Member (just about weighted to reverse the form with Osteopathic Remedy); Camerooney (for whom the decent apprentice Dale Swift takes off a handy 5lb); Nideeb; and then Sand Skier.

2.35 Bet 365 Ben Marshall Stakes (Listed, 3yo+) (8 furlongs): I have Alexandros, Mia’s Boy and Mujood all rated within 2 points of each other at the head of my ratings. My choice for this however is Godophin’s Secrecy who I have just seven points behind but who rates the choice based on his consistency and his winning course and distance form. Of the others Penitent, Balducci and Lady Darshaan all ran well last time.

3.10 Casino at bet365.com EBF Montrose Fillies’ Stakes (Listed, 2yo) (8 furlongs): This is an ultra-competitive race from my reading with many unexposed and potentially improving animals in opposition. There are several that won last time and who “could be anything” so getting this right is a challenge. My top few ratings give: Whisper Louise 163; Isolate 158; Umseyat 149; Aneedah 147; Blue Bunting 147; - after these there is a gap back to Nabah on 119 with the others rated below that.

Given that all of the top 5 except Whisper Louise won last time out (and she ran well in defeat in a very competitive nursery whose form was franked by Humdrum last week) I think that the winner will come from this handful. I like all 5 and could not argue with any choice but I am going to revert to my ratings and

MILLERS SUNK AFTER CONTROVERSY

MATCH REPORT www.themillers.co.uk Rotherham United fell to their first home defeat of the season after a controversial 4-3 defeat against Wycombe Wanderers.

The Millers had fought back from 2-0 down after goals by Adam Le Fondre and Jason Taylor, and then levelled again through a Le Fondre penalty in the second half to make it 3-3. Then came the controversy.

Johnny Mullins appeared to win the ball when challenging Kevin Betsy in the area but referee Mr. Quinn gave a spot kick which was converted by Scott Rendell.

Ronnie Moore initially named an unchanged side for the visit of Wycombe Wanderers, but Ryan Cresswell pulled out with a back injury during the warm-up and was replaced by Luke Ashworth, who made his full league debut.Tom Newey captained the Millers in the absence of Cresswell.

The Millers had the first chance of the game in the pouring rain at Don Valley Stadium after eight minutes.

Mullins delivered a curling cross from the right which Kevin Ellison stretched to connect with.His volley sailed narrowly over Nikki Bull’s crossbar, but the Millers appealed for a penalty after Ellison appeared to be pulled back as he shot.Referee Quinn signalled for a goal kick, and within 30 seconds the Millers were behind.Wycombe pumped a hopeful ball into the penalty area, and indecision in the Millers defence proved costly.The ball rebounded off Mullins and into the path of Betsy, who had the simple task of side-footing past a sprawling Andy Warrington to give the visitors the lead.

Mullins was again involved on 17 minutes when another inviting cross from the right presented an opportunity to Le Fondre to level the scores.Chris Westwood missed a near post interception but Le Fondre fired wide from six yards.

choose Whisper Louise. I am not very confident about her chance but time may show that she had an almost impossible task in trying to concede 10lbs to Honeymead and a stone to Humdrum in her last race, where she finished beaten ¾ length and a neck into third.

Trained by Pam Sly she may go off at better odds than her form merits owing to her being with a less fashionable handler than the other top stables represented by the principals here. My reserve choice will be Hughie Morrison’s Isolate.

Ascot: 3.40 United House Gold Cup Handicap Chase (Listed) (3 miles): This is a tough one to call. Top of my ratings are Knowhere and Eric’s Charm. Both are likeable but are getting on a bit now at the age of 12. Third best is Exmoor Ranger and, at only 8 years old, he has to have a decent chance. I have decided however to go for an even younger, improving animal.

My choice is the Noel Meade trained Irish raider Fisher Bridge, whose form still has an unexposed look to it, although preference is narrow over the also improving Silmi. Other well rated animals are: Burren Legend; Frosted Grape; Always Waining; Buena Vista; and the previous course and distance scorer Carruthers.

Summary (see above for reserves): Wetherby: 2.15 Banjaxed Girl 2.50 Duc De Regniere 3.25 China Rock (Nap) Newmarket 2.00 Magaling/Quick Wit 2.35 Secrecy 3.10 Whisper Louise (N.b.)

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Last week’s results: Doncaster: 1.55 Cheveton – 4th @ 10/1; 2.25 Signs in the Sand – 6th @ 7/2; Belle Bayardo - last @ 50/1; 2.55 Dunboyne Express – 5th @ 4/1; Newbury: 2.05 Vanguard Dream – non runner, Dux Scholar – 2nd @ 7/2; 2.40 Wajir – non runner, Hot Prospect – 6th @ 4/1, Ted Spread – last @ 20/1; 3.10 Call To Reason –non runner, Perfect Flight – 9th @ 40/1; 3.40 Zoowraa won @ 3/1, Blessed Biata – 9th @ 5/1; Aintree: 3.25 Monet’s Garden – won @ 4/1.

There were 2 winners last week from 8 races – it wasn’t a great return but not a total wipe-out.

If you just did the first choice selections for a win to level stakes then you probably didn’t fare too badly. However I am sorry to say that the reserves and each way suggestions didn’t come off.

I was disappointed, but not too surprised, that Dunboyne Express was beaten fairly and squarely by Casamento. The Group 2 Beresford Stakes form held up and Pathfork’s form from the Vincent O’Brien National Stakes was franked again. I reckon that Pathfork could prove to be a strong contender for major honours next year. Monet’s Garden was a brave winner at Aintree but I wouldn’t be too confident of a follow-up victory as he seems best when fresh and at this venue.

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Wycombe reacted well to almost conceding an equaliser and immediately went up the other end and doubled their lead inside 20 minutes.Matt Bloomfield sailed past a challenge from Mark Bradley on the edge of the Millers’ penalty area and was allowed to fire into the top corner unchallenged from 18 yards.

On 23 minutes Le Fondre pulled one back for the Millers with a neat finish from the edge of the penalty area.Mullins fed Tom Pope, who played in Le Fondre with a clever flick, and the Millers’ top scorer slotted past Bull.

The Millers came close to an equaliser on 25 minutes after Jason Taylor won a free kick 20 yards out.

Nicky Law curled a right-footed effort over the wall, but Bull tipped wide at full stretch.

Rotherham improved after pulling a goal back and equaliser after 39 minutes.A free kick next to the corner flag was pulled back to an unmarked Jason Taylor, who took one touch to control and with his second smashed the ball through a crowd of bodies and into the bottom corner past an unsighted Bull.He almost gave the Millers the lead a minute later, but his shot from a similar distance was saved to the keeper’s right.

The Millers were rampant and Law missed a glorious chance to complete the comeback three minutes before half time.A quick free kick fed Le Fondre, who squared to an unmarked Law, who somehow shot wide from six yards when he should have done better.

Rotherham were made to pay as Wycombe, against the run of play, took the lead in first half stoppage time.With the Millers down to ten men with Ashworth receiving treatment for a head injury, the visitors attacked quickly on the counter.After Betsy’s shot was blocked, Ben Strevens curled a superb strike into the top corner from 20 yards to complete an enthralling first half.

After a scrappy start to the second half the Millers had a half chance on 53 minutes. Law’s corner wasn’t cleared allowing Pope a sight of goal but his instant shot was comfortably held by Bull.

Wycombe responded on 56 minutes

when Betsy was allowed to meander from the wing to the edge of the area, but Exodus Geohaghon just did enough to put off the winger in the nick of time and his shot cannoned off a defender.

A minute later the Millers were given a lifeline. A long ball forward was headed down for Bloomfield who charged past Bradley before striking an effort from a tight angle across Warrington but off the inside of the post, before rebounding to safety.

The Millers capitalised on their good fortune on 69 minutes.

Geohaghon was climbed on in the penalty area by Westwood leaving referee Quinn no option but to point to the spot. Le Fondre stepped up and was once again reliable from 12 yards drilling the ball low into the net sending Bull the wrong way.

Rotherham almost went in front straight after. Le Fondre was again instrumental in playing Pope in behind, with the angle against him he rounded Bull before pulling the ball back into the six yard area but there were no red shirts waiting for a tap-in.

The Millers now sensed three points were there for the taking and stepped up their efforts. Sub Marcus Marshall received the ball from Pope before taking on his man and charging towards goal but when he let loose with a shot it was brilliantly blocked by Andy Sandell.

From the resulting corner the Millers worked a similar routine to the one that brought their second goal in the first half. The ball found Jason Taylor who rifled his shot goalwards but Bull made the save, and got up to stop the rebound from Mullins.

Moments later referee Quinn gave a spot kick to the Chairboys when Betsy was upended by Mullins. The right back clearly won the ball but despite fierce protests and a long discussion with the linesman he wouldn’t change his mind. Scott Rendell sent Warrington the wrong way to coolly convert from 12 yards.

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Two first-half goals set the scene for Doncaster to record their first home victory over the Blades since April 1983.

Goals from James Coppinger and former Blade Billy Sharp secured the points for Rovers in front of the live BBC TV cameras.

United’s travelling fans were in fine voice at the Keepmoat Stadium but with Gary Speed watching the game from the Press Box - serving a onematch touchline ban - his Blades did not reach the standards of recent games.

Speed made just one enforced change with loanee De Laet returned to the starting lineup at left-back, taking over from Jordan, who picked up a hamstring injury in the midweek victory at Hull City.

Doncaster, of course, had twotime Blade Sharp leading their front line.

The tea-time kick-off saw the home side make the brighter start in terms of efforts. In the very first minute, Woods fired through Ertl’s legs but wide of the goalkeeper’s left post and then Simonsen made a neat and unfussy save from Coppinger, who found space on the edge of the box.

Bogdanovic almost capitalised on casual play by Martis but the home side continued with

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their shoot on sight approach.

Sharp was twice blocked by Nosworthy and Oster fired wide of the neat post on 14 minutes.

An ambitious overhead kick from Yeates lacked power and was comfortable for Rovers goalkeeper, Sullivan, and the home side again continued with the majority of territorial advantage with Quinn and Morgan combining to block from Oster and Sharp heading over a cross from Dumbaya.

However, on 33 minutes, Doncaster’s bright opening was rewarded. COPPINGER linked up with Sharp, pulling De Laet and Nosworthy out of position, allowing the right winger the space to fire across Simonsen and into the far corner.

A shot from Yeates was deflected over by Martis and Ertl’s header from a quick free-kick was wide before Doncaster added a second.

With 42 minutes gone, Oster and Mills were involved down the left, setting up a shot for Hayter, which Simonsen palmed away but SHARP was ideally placed to calmly tuck away the rebound, directly in front of the Blades fans.

It proved to be Sharp’s last act as he limped off with what appeared to be a muscle injury in first half added time, whilst Dumbaya also picked up a booking before the interval.

United’s management team resisted the urge to make half-time changes but did so within six minutes with Ward replacing Bogdanovic and seconds later he came close

to reducing the deficit. After latching on to Cresswell’s flick, Ward lifted the ball over the goalkeeper but could not find the target.

Before the hour, Lowton was the next to be introduced, for Ertl, and United were now on the front foot and causing moments of concern for the home defence. A breakaway

by Dumbaya on the right set up a chance which Stock fired over the crossbar but the Blades were soon back on the attack with Yeates shooting into Sullivan’s arms after good work by Ward.

Despite having more of the possession, United were still struggling to thoroughly test Sullivan as the last 15 minutes approached, especially when Cresswell failed to get enough purchase on a free header from a Yeates free-kick. Similarly, at the other end, Hayter could not turn Oster’s cross home on 78 minutes.

Doncaster’s final two substitutions were defenders as they looked to protect their lead and United’s last throw of the dice was Academy youngster Slew.

United’s luck was summed up in the final minutes. Referee Hill was unmoved when Ward went down under a challenge from Mills in the penalty area and then Yeates again fired into the arms of Sullivan in injury-time.

Doncaster: Sullivan, Mills, Dumbuya, O’Connor, Martis (Lockwood 76), Hayter, Oster, Stock, M. Woods (Hird 80), Coppinger, Sharp (Shiels 45).

Unused: Webster, Wilson, G. Woods.

Blades: Simonsen, Nosworthy, Morgan, Ertl (Lowton 58), Britton, Bogdanovic (Ward 51), Yeates, Calve, Cresswell (Slew 84), De Laet, Quinn.

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A season of new hope was cast amongst the Blades fans in preseason; many new faces were brought in by Kevin Blackwell, but for some reason these players just aren’t doing enough.

Blackwell may be long gone and in has stepped Gary Speed, a legend in the game but a rookie as a manager, everyone has to start somewhere! It was clear that we wouldn’t have a bright campaign under Mr. Blackwell but having said that I believe that last season United would have made the playoffs (at least) if it wasn’t for those mountain of injuries.

Currently the Blades are just three points away from the relegation zone – could the reality be that Wednesday swap places with us, a taunt from the other side which has pestered all Blades for weeks.

I’ve seen United play more times than I’ve had hot dinners and in my opinion the Blades are just too defensive under the new regime – obviously the back four (plus keeper) needs to be defensive minded, but with Nick Montgomery, Stephen Quinn, Matthew Lowton and Leon Britton in the centre of midfield there isn’t enough going forward.

An attacking-midfielder is what we really need, with the exception of the Doncaster disaster they have proved that they can play football and look dangerous going forward; the only problem is they don’t do it enough.

Sidelined though injury are duo Darius Henderson and Lee Williamson – the latter I doubt we will see this side of Christmas (if at all this season), but I believe that these two players are the key to shape our season.

Williamson was worth his weight in gold last season when he was available for selection, whilst Henderson proved to be a heavyweight and trouble causer for the opposition – these two are vital to our squad.

and conceded two goals it is usually too late.

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Another slow start by Unit“No team can afford to do that ed contributed to the away loss at Doncaster Rovers and and expect to come back every time. I am concerned about it left Gary Speed admitting concern that his players had and think it must be a mental developed a worrying habit. thing with them because it Two goals down by the break was Doncaster who were tiring towards the end. without looking as if they “If we had shown the same athad got to grips with their own game, the Blades made a titude before the break things fight of it afterwards but were might have been different. As unable to get a goal and force it was, Cressy should have scored and there was a definite Rovers to hang on. penalty not given for a foul “That was an unacceptable first 45 minutes by a Sheffield on Jamie Ward - but I am not using that as an excuse and I United side, we weren’t on it though the penalty apart that at all, Doncaster were first to the referee had a good game. everything and looked as if “I have such a good bunch of they wanted it more than us,” lads who give me 100% every said Speed, adding: time so this tendency in recent “I am very disappointed and games has surprised me. won’t accept it because we showed in the second-half that “What they have to learn is we can do a lot better because that they can’t play well every week, you have off days, but we were the better side but when you have started slowly when you do and your passing

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by Jon Warburton

Good things come to those who wait, or so they say.

After relegation to the second tier of English football back in 1994, Sheffield United set up camp and spent twelve long years striving to get back to the top flight.

If recent performances are anything to go by we may be set for an even lengthier spell away from Premier League football this time round.

The reason why patience is needed now more than ever is because things don’t look like getting much better any time soon.

Since our second relegation from Premier League football in 2007 and after a mad spell which saw Bryan Robson trusted with the biggest transfer kitty of any Blades manager in recent times, our squad has been completely dismantled to its current state.

The acceptable excuse put forward is that with football not immune to the global recession, we had to make necessary cuts just in order to stay afloat.

No level headed person could really argue against this, but after seeing Cardiff City completely pick apart Leeds United at Elland Road on Monday night it can get quite galling.

While Sheffield United Football Club was supposedly doing the right thing and living within its means, other clubs throughout the country have dealt lavishly, missed HMRC payments, yet have come out the other end with quality etched throughout their squads.

While Sheffield Wednesday defaulted on HMRC payments this summer the club was able to sign a raft of players that other teams at the lower level could only dream of affording.

I’m sure these words seem etched with bitterness, most probably because they are.

I completely take on board the morals and values that make our policy the right thing to do; it’s just a shame that on the field it looks so wrong.

is not what it should be then you have to make up for it in other areas with passion and determination.

“I watched QPR on Friday night and they weren’t at their best but they made up for it, scrapping and making things difficult for their opponents to get a draw out of it.

“Our supporters were brilliant throughout and I apologise to them for that first-half performance.”

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MELLOR STRIKES BACK FOR POINT MATCH REPORT www.swfc.co.uk

Sheffield Wednesday came from behind to earn a share of the spoils against AFC Bournemouth at Hillsborough on Saturday.

Ryan Garry opened the scoring in a first half the Cherries largely dominated but the Owls hit back after the resumption through substitute Neil Mellor as Wednesday turned in a dramatically improved performance in the second 45.

Alan Irvine made two changes from the side that started the game against Yeovil last Saturday, with Mark Beevers and Giles Coke returning to duty. Jon Otsemobor - sent off at Huish Park - kicked off a three-match ban while Gary Teale dropped to the bench.

After a cagey opening, the Owls fashioned a six-man move that ended with Tommy Miller stabbing over the bar before the same player side-footed a daisycutter that Shwan Jalal comfortably saved.

But the Owls’ early promise was promptly undone after 24 minutes when Bournemouth scored with their first meaningful attack of the game.

Rhoys Wiggins found Garry with an accurate corner and the defender drilled in a first-time volley that flew past Nicky Weaver and into the back of the Kop net.

That strike gave the visitors the confidence to press on and twice they had half-chances to extend their lead, again from corners, but both opportunities went begging.

But what Bournemouth did do effectively was keep the ball well, particularly in the midfield area, to leave the home side frustrated for much of the first half.

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double substitution in a bid to up the ante.

Mellor and Teale came on, with Clinton Morrison and James O’Connor making way, and the Owls certainly looked brighter after the break.

Darren Potter looped a volley over the crossbar but Bournemouth responded immediately as Josh McQuoid flashed in a low drive that Weaver did well to palm past the post.

With Wednesday now having more zip in the final third, the Cherries seemed to lose some of their first half swagger and the Owls continued to press.

Teale sent in a thumping half volley that flew narrowly wide of the upright before a Marcus Tudgay snapshot stung the hands of Jalal.

The visitors had little choice but to stay on the back foot and were clinging on to their slender advantage they almost lost when Mellor glanced wide after linking up well with Jones.

Mellor was causing problems for the Bournemouth defence and came close to engineering an equaliser when he fired in a teasing low cross that just evaded onrushing duo Coke and Teale.

There was a sense the leveller was coming, though, and it duly did eight minutes from time.

Teale found space down the left to find Mellor driving in on goal and the loanee striker beat Jalal from eight yards to ensure the Owls posted what proved in the end a well-deserved point.

Owls: Weaver, Buxton, Purse, Beevers, Jones, Miller, Potter, O’Connor (Teale 46), Coke, Morrison (Mellor 46), Tudgay (Heffernan 77) Unused substitutes: Jameson, Spurr, Hinds, Sedgwick

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Alan Irvine described the Owls’ 1-1 draw against Bournemouth on Saturday as the archetype game of two halves.

The Cherries controlled the first half of the Hillsborough clash while Wednesday bossed much of the second, with the draw probably the right result.

Irvine said: “It was a game of two halves. Bournemouth controlled the first half and were much the better side, while we were the better side in the second half.

“Our players were much better without the ball after the break. If you put in the work, you get the rewards.

“Neil Mellor did well when he came on and deserved his goal and it was a good performance as well from Gary Teale, who also came on for the second half.”

Last week’s impact substitute at Yeovil, Jermaine Johnson, was missing for the Bournemouth contest and Irvine explained the absence of the Jamaican international winger.

He said: “Jermaine is in America dealing with a personal issue. He will be back with us on Wednesday and he will train as normal to be in contention for the game against Charlton next Saturday.”

Sheffield Wednesday’s FA Cup first round clash with Southport has been selected to be shown live on ITV and will now kick off at 12 noon on Sunday 7 November 2010.

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Tickets will be available to season ticket holders in the Megastore, online and over the phone* from 12 noon tomorrow (27 October).

From Saturday 30 October SWFC members will also be able to purchase their tickets before they go on general sale at 9am on Monday 1 November depending on availability.

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AFC Bournemouth: Jalal, Garry, Pearce, Bartley, Pugh, Robinson, Feeney (Fletcher 82), Smith, Wiggins, McQuoid (Taylor 90), Hollands Unused substitutes: Stewart, Cooper, Partington, Bradbury, Cummings

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by JC Snugsville The reason I lead with such a ludicrous headline is the fact that Alan Irvine actually did something (the second part that is) that Fabio Capello failed to do throughout the World Cup. After getting the starting selection totally wrong across the middle which led to us being completely outplayed and overrun throughout the first half (Capelloesque!!)

Irvine at least had the wisdom to realise this during the interval and actually make changes. From that point on we were the better side with far more shape and purpose to our play resulting in a second half performance which should have bagged all three points. The introduction of Gary Teale meant the strikers actually received some service from the flank and ultimately earned a point with Neil Mellor’s superbly taken equaliser coming from Teale’s peach of a cross.

‘Taking positives’ is one of those buzz phrases which I hate and is all too often used by managers in post match press conferences to paper over the cracks of shabby performances. In the case of Saturday however as dire as the first half was we have to accept that all managers occasionally get it wrong, Irvine did, he changed it (not without delivering the proverbial rocket to the players who were returning for the 2nd half) and we were far better. To me, fixing a problem is indeed a positive, irrespective of how the problem was arrived at in the first place. Yet again this week we see football bow to the corporate powers that be. Accepting the fact that we are in the first round of the FA Cup and that we aren’t (yet anyway) going to be drawn at Old Trafford or Anfield I was left wondering what kind of dull draw we could get. Southport at home would have been lousy. I was delighted though when we were drawn at Haig Avenue (anybody that cannot name Southport’s ground should be ashamed!!). The prospect of being on the seafront for mid morning, a good gallon of ale, a bag of chips and a kiss me quick hat as well as a change of scenery from Blackpool had me salivating. And then bang!

Before you know it the TV people are sniffing a cup shock leaving the rest of us trying to get on the ONE AND ONLY train to Southport from Sheffield on a Sunday morning with a mere hour to ramble at the other end. We all know the Southport fans weren’t looking forward to a great Saturday session in their pub before their biggest ever game either. What is it the sponsors keep saying about the spirit of the game? Cheers lads.

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1 NOV - 5 NOV

SCARBOROUGH

£191

1 NOV - 5 NOV

TORQUAY

£172

5 NOV - 7 NOV

BLACKPOOL

7 NOV - 12 NOV

DINGWALL

£215

8 NOV - 12 NOV

ISLE OF WIGHT

£190

8 NOV - 12 NOV

TORQUAY

£172

8 NOV - 12 NOV

LLANDUDNO

£205

8 NOV - 12 NOV

GT. YARMOUTH

£99

8 NOV - 14 NOV

ISLE OF WIGHT

£189

14 NOV - 18 NOV

BABBACOMBE

£175

14 NOV - 18 NOV

SOUTHPORT

£150

14 NOV - 18 NOV

BLACKPOOL

£174

£80

2011 BROCHURE OUT ON THE 1ST OF NOVEMBER - PLEASE RING TO ORDER YOUR COPY.

London Weekends Offers Sat 6 Nov, Sat 27 Nov, Sat 12 Feb or Sat 12 Mar (2 Days) ONLY £79 Includes: Coach, 1 Night B & B at 4 Star Hotel. We can book theatre tickets for most shows Bruges Xmas Mkts 3 Dec (3 Days) OFFER £149 Krakow Xmas Markets by Air 4 Dec (4 Days) OFFER £249 Bansko Skiing Holiday 17 Jan & 14 Mar from £299 Egypt, Sharm El Sheikh (8 Days) 4 Star All-Incl, 4 Feb OFFER £449 Disney at Easter (4 Days) from £299

3rd November Bury Market, Coffee & Cakes Inc. £10 20th November Gift Fayre Birmingham NEC £15.50 6th December Chesterfield and Chatsworth, Coffee & Cakes, Cherry & Mince Pies Included £10 (Excludes Chatsworth House Entry Fee) January 12th, 20th, 26th and the 2nd February Pantomime at Bradford Alhambra Starring Billy Pearce in Snow White and The 7 Dwarfs £23.50 CROMER & THURSFORD VIRGINIA COURT HOTEL 11th - 13th November 9th - 11th December only £172 Price inc. Excursion Show Ticket For Thursford Christmas Extravaganza.

2 Nights BBEM at the Virginia Court Hotel.

Coach Fare Inc, Local Area Pick-ups, Single Room Supplement £15 Extra Limited Offer

Coaches

Nov 1st - 5th Gt. Yarmouth, Turkey & Tinsel.....................£129pp Nov 8th - 12th Gt. Yarmouth, Hotel St. George .................£129pp Nov 15th - 19th Gt. Yarmouth, Hotel St. George .................£129pp Nov 22nd - 26th Gt. Yarmouth, Hotel St. George .................£129pp Nov 29th - 3rd Dec Turkey & Tinsel Gt Yarmouth, Hotel St George, Free Bar.....£129pp

Dec 6th - 10th MYSTERY TOUR B&B+EM..........................£89pp

HOLIDAYS 2010

Dec 11th - 12th London Shopper, Tower Hotel ...................£99pp Jan 14th - 17th Gt Yarmouth, Hotel St George....................£99pp Jan 31st - 4th Feb Gt Yarmouth, Hotel St George..................£119pp Feb 25th - 27th MYSTERY TOUR .........................................£155pp Mar 21st - 25th Mar Isle Of Wight, Carlton Hotel ......................£169pp

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