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WHITE ROSE REAL ALE FESTIVAL 2011

Rotherham’s branch of the Campaign for Real Ale is hoping to discover the best beer in Yorkshire, after securing the rights to host the ofﬁcial regional beer championships, which will take place during this year’s Real Ale and Music Festival. This year’s festival takes place at Magna during 2-5th March and will be themed around the white rose… meaning that almost every beer will be specially selected from counties featuring a white rose in their

crest! The winning beer will be judged by a panel of beer experts, and go on to compete in the national ﬁnals, where it could be crowned the Champion Beer of Britain for 2011. The Rotherham branch of CAMRA, which was created as a result of the popularity of the town’s real ale festival currently has a membership of over 500 across the borough, and Chairman Jim Crowe believes that one of the reasons the festival has proved to be so popular is the

wide variety of brews available: “It is a terriﬁc honour for Rotherham to host the Yorkshire beer championship and means that the festival is likely to attract some of the best brewers from all four corners of the region. “Some people say that there is a beer out there to suit anyne’s palette, and with over 250 beers available this year, festival visitors will have a great chance to discover the huge variety of Real Ales for themselves. For some it’s about experiencing new

and unusual brews, while others come along to see if they agree with the judging panel. “The White Rose Festival is a fantastic platform for beers in Yorkshire and already it is shaping up to being a memorable week, with some of the region’s best known breweries going head-to-head with smaller lesser-known micro-breweries.” Entry tickets have been frozen at the same price as last year’s festival and are now available via the festival website: www.magnarealale.

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Oh to be in England. I can’t recall who said that and when, but what I do know is that whoever and whenever it was certainly would not be saying it now. I have just returned from a wellearned break on Tenerife wondering how this tiny island manages its’ economy. Possibly because everyone seems to go to work, and all the immigrants, mostly British, contribute to the financial well-being of the economy. Whilst over there, I purchased two hundred Philip Morris cigarettes, which in this country would have cost sixty pounds for just seven euros and fifty cents, which equates to fractionally over seven pounds. We stayed in five star accommodations at the Beverley Hills club, where I had more than my normal beer intake at night, probably because the price was less than two pounds a pint. The food was excellent in the many nearby restaurants, and was very affordable. There has to be lessons to be learned on how this fantastic island manages to do it, and apply the fundamental principles to our own economy. I have my own thoughts on the matter, and were I in charge, the first thing I would change was to pull out of our links with Europe. We get nothing from being involved other than being one of the few members that actually contribute to prop up the less economically stable countries, and what do we get in return? We get European rulings telling us how to run our own country. The benefits system in this country, although terribly abused, does not, contrary to public opinion, in reality cost very much, as the government gets most of it back in indirect taxation, and at least it guarantees the circulation of money within the country. As long as the money is spent internally, on British made products, and is not sent abroad, I think that the problem is not as bad as it is made out to be. At least my pontificating will probably provoke an editor’s comment from my managing editor, the font of all knowledge, Andrew Platts.

This essentially this week has to be a holiday blog as thankfully I have not been freezing to death here, but enjoying much warmer weather abroad. When we left to come home, the temperature was 26 degrees and it had plummeted to minus 2 when we landed at East Midlands airport. Oh to be in Tenerife. I resolved to make it a bit of a busman’s holiday whilst out there and was treated to some fantastic entertainment every night on the complex where we were staying. I befriended the excellent compere, a very talented man, Gordon King, who was a a seasoned professional, having been in the business for forty years. The first night, we had an extremely talented young man, Matt Andrews, whose act was comparable to our own Paul Pashley, if that gives you an idea of how good he was, followed the next night by his brother who acquitted himself very well as a Frank Sinatra tribute, not only sounding like ‘old blue eyes, but looking very much like him when he was young. I was curiously looking forward to the next evening , which heralded the appearance of sixties one hit wonder Leapy Lee, who older readers will remember had his solitary hit with a catchy little song entitled Little Arrows. This guy has to be approaching seventy five, yet still retained the ability to be a first class entertainer. As I well know, a bit of ‘Just For Men’ on your hair does wonders, which he freely admitted to, and he boldly stated that he was the oldest person in the room. The following evening produced George Pena, a hilarious comedian from New York who complemented his quickfire comedy with an impressive tenor singing voice. On the final night , we were treated to another comedian, Anthony Scott, a Glaswegian, who reminded me of Billy Connolly. If you get the opportunity to catch any of the aforementioned artistes whilst on holiday, I can strongly recommend them. Finally, a close friend of mine for many years, Albert Green, died whilst I was away, and I sadly missed his funeral. Albert was a larger than life character and will be sadly missed. Rest in Peace Albert and God Speed.

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A guy was trying to console a friend who’d just found his wife in bed with another man. “Get over it, buddy,” he said. “It’s not the end of the world.” “It’s all right for you to say,” answered his buddy. “But what if you came home one night and caught another man in bed with your wife?” The fella ponders for a moment, then says, “I’d break his cane and kick his guide dog.” A woman has twins, and gives them up for adoption. One goes to a family in Egypt and is named “Amal”. The other goes to a family in Spain, who name him “Juan”. Years later Juan sends a picture of himself to his mother. Upon receiving the picture, she tells her husband that she wished she also had a picture of Amal. Her husband responds: “They’re twins. If you’ve seen Juan, you’ve seen Amal.”

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GAMING REVIEW DE BLOB 2 Sticking Graham Norton’s gaudy outfits and a bag of Skittles in a blender might be an appealing thought (why stop with just the outfits?), but it’s the only way to describe the blindingly colourful world of De Blob 2. This is a platform game targeted toward a more youthful audience, but don’t let that put you off, this is a game that will appeal to all ages. You play Blob, an amorphous paint-absorbing critter whose mission it is to bring colour back to the world by painting everything, it’s like you’ve thrown up every episode of Glee meets Rolf Harris after a Chicken Biryani. The basic gameplay is this: each area begins devoid of colour, and it’s your job to bounce around painting everything you come in contact with. Yes, it’s that simple. Sure, there are enemies to face and the game is given some structure with a variety of simple missions, but there isn’t anything complicated here, which is a shame as a bit more substance and diversity of challenges could have made De Blob a true classic. A number of 2d puzzle levels are a lot of fun and do well to break up the game, but you’re basically on rails as you set about transforming each new city into Elton John’s boudoir! If you like your games dark and dirty then this is not the title for you, for De Blob 2 is saccharine sweet and blindingly cheerful, and while there’s some decent gameplay as you bounce your way through all ten cities, there’s a bit too much handholding early on and the timers on each level make things feel somewhat restrictive. That said, with a decent multiplayer option and some excellent gameplay, it really is worth persevering through the early levels in favour of a more rounded game later on. If you like Mario and Kirby, then De Blob 2 is definitely a game well worth checking out. Score: 8/10. Go and paint the town red. Or blue. Or yellow. Or green. Or… ONLINE GAMES RIFT Out: 4th March 2011 Everyone is waiting for the next big Massively Multiplayer Online Game to finally topple World of Warcraft off the top slot, but sadly, based on the pen and paper Role Playing Game of the same name, Rift is not the MMO you are looking for. Sure, it’s got great graphics and a half decent storyline, but the reason Warcraft is so successful is that it has playability and immersion in spades, and compared to those behemoths, Rift is the bawling for attention red headed stepchild of the MMO universe. If you’re bored and fancy something new, then there may be something here of interest, but that said, MMOs have come a long way in the last ten years, and Rift doesn’t do anything to further the genre. Bad Rift. BAD! Score: 6/10. Intriguing, but there are better places to hang out when you’re in denial about having a life.

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7) Country festival (4) 8) Adversary (8) 9) Nap leather garment (5, 6) 11) Main performer (4) 12) Non-metal closure (5, 3) 13) South western county (8) 15) Proper (4) 16) There are back (5, 6) 18) Banquet perhaps (4, 4) 19) Water plant (4)

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Last Weekʼs Solutions ACROSS: 4) Kibbutz, 8) Intent, 9) Special, 10) Editor, 11) Impact, 12) Academic, 18) Get going, 20) Benign, 21) Manual, 22) Agility, 23) Denims, 24) Defence. DOWN: 1) Liberal, 2) Ethical, 3) Anyone, 5) Implicit, 6) Biceps, 7) Trance, 13) Magnetic, 14) Minutia, 15) Ageless, 16) League, 17) Gillie, 19) Gravel.

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DC UNIVERSE ONLINE Out: Now How much can you really do with an online superhero game? Well, the answer is practically nothing, and that’s never been more evident, for DCU is basically Champions Online with a graphical upgrade, a few tweaks here and there, and adorned with the DC Comics logo. It’s nothing new, and to provide lasting game play, there needs to be a decent hook that just isn’t present. Endless Repetitive Strain Injury inducing battles by the bucket load do not a fun game make. Sure, it looks pretty as you get to beat up your enemies again and again and again (and again), but it has a less detailed character design system than previous superhero MMOs (which was always something of the appeal) and a truly tragic assortment of missions. This is a game that will only appeal to gamers who really do love showing the world their underwear. If you love superhero games then you’ll enjoy reaching the level cap, otherwise, move on, this isn’t the game you wanted to see. Go play Batman: Arkham Asylum instead. Score: 5.5/10. Underpants.

WORLD SHORT TRACK SPEED SKATING Hundreds of the world’s best skaters will be in

Sheffield when the city plays host to the thrill seeking 2011 World Short Track Speed Skating Championships. Tickets are now on sale to see many of the athletes who starred in Vancouver’s Winter Olympics, including Great Britain’s Jon Eley who narrowly missed out on a medal, will make up the collective of more than 200 skaters from 34 countries competing from March 11-13. The National Ice Skating Association (NISA) will host the exciting, fast paced event at Sheffield’s Motorpoint Arena. It is the first time the Championship has been held in England for ten years. NISA chief executive Keith Horton said: “This will be a fantastic opportunity for everyone to see the world’s best short track speed skaters from Asia, North America and Europe. “We have a commitment to bringing sporting events to this country to show that our facilities are up there with the best in the world. We are very much looking forward to working with the city of Sheffield and our partners once again. “NISA has assembled an experienced organising committee who are already working hard on the entire pre-event organisation. We are confident that these championships will be of the highest standard possible and will be most memorable for everyone involved.” Ken Pendrey, director of operations and chair of the organising committee said: “I’m confident that this World Championship will be a most exciting and thrilling event for not only the home spectators, but for the millions of Short Track fans from North America and Asia who will be watching the event on live TV. “The Motorpoint Arena itself is a fantastic place to hold this prestigious ISU Championship and I’m positive that it will provide all the facilities necessary in making this event a huge success.” With a capacity of 12,500, the Motorpoint Arena is Sheffield International Venues (SIV) flagship facility. All major NISA events are held in Sheffield with the ISU Junior Grand Prix coming up at iceSheffield from September 29 to October 3. The event sees all the best junior figure skaters from around the world competing in mens, ladies, ice dance and pairs disciplines. The European Figure Skating Championships will also be staged at the Motorpoint Arena in 2012, which is the third largest figure skating competition in the world – ticket details are still to be confirmed. Steve Brailey, chief executive of SIV said: “It is a credit to both the SIV team and the city that NISA chooses our venues so often for its international events. The first-class facilities on offer at the Motorpoint Arena will provide an excellent venue for a competition of this calibre. “It’s another opportunity for SIV to have a positive economic impact on the city and will also be a boost to Sheffield’s tourism industry attracting hundreds of skaters, coaches and families from around the world.” Ticket details for the World Championships visit www.motorpointarena.co.uk, or call the Motorpoint Arena Box Office 0114 256 56 56.

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Rosegarth Community Centre Rosegarth Ave

Beighton

Eckington

Parson Cross

St Thomas More Community Centre Opposite Shopping Parade Margetson Crescent 10am Chris 0114 2403225

Parson Cross

Adlington Community Centre Adlington Road 6.30pm Natalie 0114 2611855

Shiregreen

Crookes Endowed Centre Crookes Road 6pm Dawn 0114 2344376

Crystal Peaks

Swallownest

Aston Comprehensive School Aughton Road 7pm Paul 07882 994707

Chapeltown

St Johns Parish Centre Housley Park 7pm Natalie 0114 2611855

Dore

Dore Old School Savage Lane 5.30pm Alison 07815 046569

Hackenthorpe

Spring Water Catholic Com Centre (next to St John Fisher School) Spring Water Avenue 5pm and 7pm Lisa 0114 2530431

Intake

Gleadless United Reformed Church Corner of Hollinsend Road & Gleadless Common 10am, 5pm and 7pm Alison 0114 2486857

Netherthorpe

Killamarsh Methodist Church Sheffield Road 7pm Mike 0114 2481050

Norton

Sheffield Transport Club Greenhill Main Road 7pm Mary 0114 2351865

The Venue Manchester Road 10am Donna 0114 2460105

Thursday Darnall

Dronfield Woodhouse

Tuesday

Killamarsh Methodist Church Sheffield Road 7pm Mike 0114 2481050

Stocksbridge

Birley

Hemsworth

Killamarsh

Stannington Methodist Church Knowle Top, Stannington Road 7pm Dawn 07917 877266

5pm & 7pm Paul 07882 994707 The Fairways Inn (Function Room – side entrance) Birley Lane 10am & 7pm Karen 07772 723734

Lifestyle Centre (St Marys Church Hall) High Street 7pm Trevor 07542 963694

Concord Sports Centre, (Continental Suite), Shiregreen Lane, 7pm Della 0114 2440278

Church of Christ Station Road 6pm Rosemary 07711 477061

Wadsley Bridge WMC, Halifax Road. Wadsley Bridge 5pm & 7pm Jo 0114 2339304

Norton Oakes Cricket Club The Pavilion Hemsworth Road 7pm Alison 0114 2486857

Sheffield United Acadamy, Firshill Crescent Shirecliffe 7pm Kathryn 07727 086770

Aston

Ballifield Primary School Handsworth Grange Road 5pm and 7pm Stephanie 07825 703681

Handsworth

Concord Sports Centre, (Continental Suite) Shiregreen Lane 7pm Della 0114 2440278

Milestone Pub Crystal Peaks Centre 7pm Trevor 07542 963694

Totley

Civic Centre Market Street 5pm and 7pm Lynne 01246 435282

Greenhill

St Peters Church Reney Avenue 10am Alison 0114 2486857

Grenoside

St Mark’s Church Hall Main Street 7pm Sharon 07708327963

High Green

The Pickwick Pack Horse Lane 10am, 5pm and 7pm Lindsay 0114 2845866

Hunters Bar

Polish Catholic Centre Ecclesall Road 6.30pm Liz 0114 2665662

Middlewood

United Reform Church Carlton Road 7pm Kirsty 0114 2299117

Norton Lees

The Cross Scythes Derbyshire Lane 5pm & 7pm Jayne 01246 415512

Richmond

St Catherine of Sienna Richmond Road 7.30pm Rosemary 07711 477061

St Andrews Church Hall Pentland Road 10am, 5pm and 7pm Jayne 01246 415512

Hillsborough

Hillsborough Tabernacle Church Proctor Place 10am, 12noon, 5pm and 7pm Christine 0114 2817860

Nether Green

Hallam Methodist Church Nether Green Road 7pm Emma 0114 2335205

Oughtibridge

Parish Centre, School Lane (Side of Oughtibridge Church) Off Church Street 7pm Kirsty 0114 2299117

Sheffield (Park)

Victoria Community Enterprise Victoria Methodist Church Stafford Road 7pm Michelle 07779 321531

Walkley

Walkey Community Centre Fir Street (off South Road) 7.30pm Tracey 0114 2314534

Woodhouse

St James Church Hall Tithe Barn Lane 9.30am, 5pm and 7pm Sally 0114 2696772

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Sheffield Cathedral Domino Hall (St James Row/Campo Lane Entrance) 10am and 12 noon Lisa 0114 2530431

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“The Food Plan is not only about advising people to eat properly, though, a lot of health problems and a significant number of deaths Now is your chance to tell Sheffield City could be prevented by a better diet, it is Council about signs and guardrails that about a whole new strategy for food” said Chris Shaw and Jen Rickard from Sheffield they should consider removing from City Council spoke at Sheffield 50+’s Health Don’t be ripped off by rogue traders – Sheffield’s streets. Complete the online that’s the message to householders across form at http://www.sheffield.gov.uk/roads/ and Wellbeing Focus Group on 16 February. 70,000 premature deaths could be Sheffield from Digital UK and Trading schemes/sign-off/signoff-form by Friday 4 Almost prevented if UK diets matched nutritional Standards, in the lead up to the digital March 2011. guidelines; this figure equates to 580 deaths a switchover in 2011. Unnecessary clutter affects what our streets year in Sheffield. Karen from Williams Bros highlighted this look like. It can also be a hindrance to The environmental impact of moving food problem to Sheffield 50+ and said “We’ve grown or produced in the Sheffield area, all pedestrians in general and to the visually had a number of older customers telling us over the country for it to come back into our about people knocking on their door offering impaired and people in wheelchairs. local shops is absurd. SCC will look at all your suggestions. Some to carry out the work immediately for a Questions were asked by members relating to charge and were concerned that this may be things may still be needed, but they will aim the availability of allotments, older people, an opening for rogue tradesmen. Reputable to remove the top 20 most suggested small teaching younger people to cook nutritional items that you tell us about. The remaining inexpensive meals and the growing and sharing organisations work with Digital UK and of vegetables. Sheffield 50+ will be happy to locations will be forwarded to your local we know that they will not call without an help with any initiatives. Community Assembly for them to consider appointment.” People should be on their guard against as part of their local programme of highway Chris hoped that ‘Word of Mouth’ would help with getting the plan out into communities. cowboy contractors who may attempt schemes. The ‘Food Plan’ can be downloaded from the to charge exorbitant fees for installing Council’s website. The consultation ends on 25 equipment or carrying out unnecessary work. February.

Digital UK – the independent, not-for-profit organisation leading the switchover – has teamed up with Sheffield Trading Standards and Age UK to encourage residents who may need a new aerial to look for ‘Registered Digital Installers’ (RDIs) displaying the ‘digital tick’ logo. This means they are approved and security-checked with the relevant qualifications and insurance. A full list of RDI installers in the Sheffield and South Yorkshire region can be found at rdi-lb.tv or by calling the Digital UK advice line on 08456 50 50 50. If householders cannot find a local RDI installer, they are advised to look for an installer registered with the Confederation of Aerial Industries’ CAI Plus scheme. More information can be found at digitaluk.co.uk. Digital UK and Sheffield Trading Standards are offering these five facts to help viewers avoid getting ripped off: • There’s no such thing as a digital aerial, and most existing aerials in the region will work both before and after the switchover. If you get a good analogue picture now, your existing aerial should be fine for digital. However, it may need replacing if it’s in poor condition. If you need a new aerial and you qualify for the Switchover Help Scheme, you can get one at no extra cost. • Use the test card at Ceefax p284 for guidance on whether you need a new aerial. If so, look for a Registered Digital Installer, or else a member of trade body the CAI. Failing that, ask family and friends to recommend installers with a good track record, and get written quotations for the work from at least two. • No-one from Digital UK or the Switchover Help Scheme will come to your home without an appointment offering to sell goods or services. Don’t agree to have work done by an aerial installer who calls without an appointment and fails to show identification. • Before work starts, agree the price, payment arrangements and start/finish dates. Don’t pay upfront. • If you suspect you have been ripped off, or that there is a rogue trader in your area, call Consumer Direct on 08454 04 05 06. John Askew, Digital UK’s regional manager in Yorkshire and Humber, said: “We’re determined to do all we can to protect consumers in the lead up to switchover. There are always people who use clever and persuasive tactics to try to make a fast buck on the back of something new, like digital switchover and we want people to be aware.”

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Do you find packaging of Medicines/tablets Dates for your diaries difficult? Sheffield 50+ Elders Congress on Thursday, A master’s student at the University of Sheffield is investigating how older people remove their medications from packaging. With the many advances in health care, insufficient research and thought has been put into assessing the accessibility of medical packaging. It is widely known that a number of older people have difficulty opening some medication ie blister packs. The research aims to analyse how older people access medication from blisterpackaging. Participants aged 55 and over, will be asked to take part in a short motion capture removing tablets from blister packs. Hopefully, this will bring more awareness and understanding of this issue. If you would like further information or to take part, please contact Aamir by telephone on 0114 2735426 or by email at mea07ahs@ shef.ac.uk

COUNTRY COURT CARE MAKES THE FINAL Family run organisation Country Court Care has been named as one of the finalists in the National Health Investor Awards 2011 for the category of Residential Care Provider of the Year. This is one of the most prestigious awards in the industry and the group will be competing for the title with large corporate operators such as Avery Healthcare, Barchester Healthcare and Four Seasons Healthcare. Being named as a finalist is a great achievement and recognition of the existing demand for smaller, family orientated operators who can provide excellent care. The business currently incorporates eight care homes providing residential, nursing, dementia and learning disability care for over 300 service users. The organisation also provides domiciliary care and is currently employing over 300 staff spread across three regions. The competition ranges from 21 - 350 care homes, all with a national base. The winner will be announced at the Grosvenor House Hotel in London on 2nd June 2011 with Country Court Care hoping to defy the odds. Abbey Grange is Country Court Care’s latest acquisition. The home is registered for 87 beds and is in-keeping the organisations current stock of character properties.

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Community Care - Caring for people and cutting services - a recipe for error The government says the elderly and disabled should not lose care support services as a result of public spending cuts. Nevertheless, many councils are looking at making service cuts. Will these be legal? Social workers should assess the level of a person’s needs as low, moderate, substantial or critical. The council decides which level of need they will meet. Most currently meet substantial or critical needs. However, at least one council in the region has consulted on a proposal to restrict support to people with critical needs only. Others may follow. Austin Thornton, community care lawyer at Wrigleys solicitors said: “Critical needs only support may mean that councils will do just enough to keep people in the community who would otherwise have to go into a home and help people whose health is or is expected to be at significant risk. By depriving everyone else of support, the numbers in this position will rapidly increase, so this is a very short-term financial fix. It will be difficult for social service departments to both live

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Under government pressure, instead of providing people with actual care services, many councils are encouraging those with home care needs to receive payments of cash with which they can buy their own services instead. Mr Thornton commented: “This is fine if it promotes choice and independence and is what service users want, but the councils’ legal duty is to meet need. It will be unlawful if direct payments are cut so that they are insufficient to buy the services shown in the care plan. In some areas, there are insufficient private providers and it will be unlawful for councils to close services and give people direct payments instead if there isn’t a service to purchase.” Austin Thornton Telephone 0114 267 5588 austin.thornton@wrigleys.co.uk www.communitycaresolicitors. co.uk Wrigleys Solicitors LLP 3rd Floor Fountain Precinct Balm Green Sheffield S1 2JA

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LIVE REVIEW by KT Evans The Twang O2 Academy - 18/02/11

LIVE REVIEW by KT Evans James Blunt Sheffield City Hall - 19/02/11

Picture this is you would…an unenthusiastic, unimaginative five piece, lacking energy and any sort of stage presence. Now COMPLETELY scratch that and you might just be starting to understand a little more about The Twang. With a fan base even the largest room in the 02 Academy had trouble accommodating, the band were full of life, clearly revved up about performing to the Sheffield masses. ‘We just want to get on stage…and get a number one album…’ jokes drummer Matthew Clinton, who minutes before gracing the stage did not look remotely phased by the task of hyping up the eager audience consisting mostly of, lets be honest, burly looking men. His passion for performing however was evident throughout The Twangs explosive set, which was kicked off by ‘Barney Rubble,’ arguably the best song in the bands diverse repertoire. Preceding this, ‘Either Way’ the typically northern-sounding tune which projected the band into the mainstream in 2008 didn’t fail to get the audience going, with front man Phil Etheridge demonstrating his trade-mark dance moves. Picture jumping onto burning hot coals…yep. Having said this, both Phil and vocalist Martin Saunder’s audience participation really was first class; all too often you see bands so absorbed in their own music it almost comes across as a selfish performance. This however certainly wasn’t the case, making The Twang that little bit more unique. They’re likeable, relatable almost, something which positively works in their favour. ‘Encouraging Sign’ and ‘Two Lovers’ were followed by the band’s new EP ‘Guapa’ which having been released only a week before the band’s performance, sounded as polished and practised as the rest. ‘We’re hoping to release our new album in June/July this year,’ explains drummer Matthew. ‘We’ve tried to give this one a different sound. It’s taken us about a year to write.’ Therefore, if we were to judge their new album on brand new EP ‘Guapa,’ it’s fair to say The Twang have pulled off a cracker. It looks like the band also have a pretty packed 2011 in front of them aswell, a culmination of various festival and gig performances. ‘We’re playing in Vienna in April (of which was also news to the bands sound technician aswell) along with ‘Napa Live’ in the middle of June…that should be really good.’ Closer to home however, the set was concluded by ‘Wide Awake’ and ‘Cloudy Room’ both lively closers to a top notch gig.

Hey, James, lets not be “blunt” here… “The closer you get to London, the more miserable the audience get…’ O’h hold on…’but not in Sheffield!” Demonstrating he still has what it takes to win over his crowd of adoring fans, James Blunt brought his heart-warming live show to Sheffield’s City Hall last Saturday. Supporting the ex-army Captain came in the form of Wakey!Wakey!, an American five piece from Brooklyn who, with a charismatic frontman and heap-loads of energy, successfully won over the support of the crowds. However, the night was still young and the entrance of the main act literally took everybody by surprise. Appearing at the back of the Urwin Mitchell Oval Hall, Blunt made his way through the aisles, shaking hands and embracing his fans…O’h the charmer! Kicking off the night with ‘Wise Men,’ a top twenty hit from his first album ‘Back to Bedlam,’ Blunt showed off his tender guitar skills by entwining a successful acoustic section to the tune alongside his backing band. This was followed by hits from his latter albums ‘All the Lost Souls’ aswell as most recent album ‘Some Kind of Trouble’ which, silhouetted by a back drop of the New York Sky line, complimented the relaxed tone set for the night. All throughout the set, ‘I love you Jamie’ could be heard, (Jamie…I thought his name was James!) which Blunt used to his advantage to liven up his audience. The tune which arguably propelled the star to massive success, ‘Your Beautiful’ was performed towards the latter half of the set, a definite highlight of the night. Although eyes did bleed when a loved-up couple decided to show their affection by making their way into the aisle to have a…smooch, Blunt’s first-class vocals were clearly evident and his passion for music was sure to shine through. After one and a half hours of energetic performing, Blunt emerged back on stage for his three song encore, complimented by applauding and cheering from his fans (I love you Jamie, yes that girl was at it again). Audience participation was once again rife, as the majority of the crowd got to their feet to enjoy the last moments of the night. Finishing the set, Blunt commanded the audience to stand up and strike a pose, which he captured on his phone. As though we couldn’t love him anymore!

LAST CHANCE TO BE PART OF THE HIGHLY ACCLAIMED 2011 FAKE FESTIVALS TOUR! There is one support slot left for Sprotbrough Fake Festival, that is taking place on Saturday 23rd July, at Wheatley Hills Rugby Club. “We’re really excited to be coming back to Sprotbrough this year, and we can promise all festival-goers an unforgettable day as usual,” says Jez Lee, owner of Fake Festivals. Headlining at Sprotbrough Fake Festival this year are the tributes to Kings of Leon, Coldplay and the phenomenal Killers. They will be performing great sets of well-known anthems, as well as putting on a stage show as if you were at the real thing! “This will be our 5th year touring with Fake Festivals and we have seen it grow and grow. Each year it just gets better and better,” says Shane Crofts of Coldplace, the tribute to Coldplay. “The crowds are bigger and the atmosphere is electric. We just love seeing familiar faces in the crowd who come back year after year. It’s a special gig for us, each and everyone we play.” One lucky artist from the Sprotbrough region has the chance to be on the line-up for the festival and to support the international tribute acts. “We want to keep the festivals for the local community, which is why we try and use local support artists where possible,” continues Jez. “The support slots are a great way for up and coming bands and artists to showcase their material on a big stage with a professional sound desk and lighting system. In previous years we have had people from the music industry down such as NME Magazine, and also had The Gadget Show ﬁlming, so you never know who might be around to listen to you.” For the ﬁnal slot, please visit www.fakefestivals.co.uk and complete the submission form for Sprotbrough Fake Festival.

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before. Ferocious, aggressive blues-rock, there was a lot of testosterone in the room and the Death Rays are nothing if not alpha rock. The Shefﬁeld sibling two-piece are regulars on the live scene now but they never fail to impress, and like the guy next to me, a convert at every gig is created. The Death Rays have too much energy on stage to not be impressive, but the best thing about them? How well they adapt to every venue they play, no two sets are the same, refreshing for the loyal fans who have started to appear at the gigs as the bands raw sounds garners a following. The brothers are talented enough to mix it up with a bit of freestyle every time. Consistently impressive, the Death Rays of Ardilla are a band to watch out for. The same however cannot be said for headline act Detroit Social Club. Admittedly some of the tunes were catchy and they have obviously spent a long time perfecting a well produced professional sound, but where as the Death Rays offer something new and exciting, Detroit Social Club rehash old songs, wearing their inﬂuences for everyone to see on their stripy t-shirt Indie sleeves. It was the predictability of it all that was the disappointment, after a couple of strums of some major chords you could guess where each song was going before they’d played them out. And the merchandise, t-shirts adorned with the logo F**k Pop, another mainstream Indie band trying to gain credibility by distancing themselves from a genre in which they so long to be a part of. It’s just all a bit too familiar. Pop is not a dirty word and the sooner Indie bands realise this, the sooner they can concentrate on their sound and not their carefully crafted image. Detroit Social Club sounded good and looked good but their anthemic guitar Pop was overshadowed by sharpness of the support act.

LES SAVY FAV Hmmm, how many Les Savy Fav references can we slip into this preview? What would wolves do? They’d go see Les Savy Fav at Corporation on the 27th of February of course. No yawn, yawn, yawn at this show, no bringing us down for we will make a lover out of you. The Fav famed for front man Tim Harrington’s eccentricity on stage will put on one of the best live shows in Shefﬁeld this side of Best Coast (more on that one later). So brace yourself because as you get high and unhinged to dance the night away, and as the sweat descends late into Sunday night you’ll be thinking… • Why is this band so awesome? • I love Drowned in Sound • Can I pull off wearing a leotard and stockings on stage? Les Savy Fav have the catchiest guitar hooks around and seeing them is less crowd watch band, crowd go home, but more a fully interactive experience unto itself, those who saw them perform at Constellations Festival in Leeds recently will tell you no different. Expect to hear songs from the critically acclaimed new album ‘Root for Ruin’ as well as the old favourites Patty Lee et al. So reprobates resume because knowing how the world works is how to hold onto your genre, and Les Savy Fav are your genre. (Eleven song references, not bad). P.S. Wear sensible clothing because it’s going to be a dance-fest. Artist: Les Savy Fav Venue: The Corporation Doors: 7pm Price: £14adv Telephone: 0114 276 0262

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artist: Kings Go Forth album: The Outsiders are Back Released: Out Now

The “new sound of old soul” has arrived, or returned. And while Kings Go Forth might have released their debut, The Outsiders are Back last year, their role in the underground soul revival will surely continue. Kings Go Forth are from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, which – let it be known – isn’t Chicago. Still, it isn’t far off, and the band has clearly taken healthy inspiration from Chicago’s pantheon of soul greats – Lou Rawls, Curtis Mayfield & The Impressions, and co. Like all of them, Kings’ soul is smooth, but there’s a funkish bump and grind underneath it all. They recreate the rhythms and instrumentation of classic 45rpm soul, while still sounding strangely modern. It’s a welcome break from your Daniel Merriweather-Olly Murs crowd. Apparently there’s more to soul than a good voice and some marketready production. And Kings Go Forth know it. The Outsiders are Back has that nostalgic, crackling suggestion of vinyl that has been missing for so long in modern “soul”. They say they’re influenced by “the majesty of Black-American music”, and they’re not lying. ‘One Day’ opens the record in a fanfare of horns and bongos. It’s a stand-out dancer, but kicks off an album all too often geared for the floor; the roughand-ready ‘I Don’t Love You No More’ and tears-onthe-dancefloor ‘Don’t Take My Shadow’ (out now on 12”) not far away. There are more tender moments on the way though. ‘High On Your Love’ combines a solid soul rhythm section with vocals and horns blending in and out of one another. There’s even a cheeky wink at reggae in ‘1000 Songs’. Lead vocalist Danny Fernandez is more than able to carry all this off, backed by a diverse and original band with a natural feel for the classics. Tom Rollins

artist: The Streets album: Computer and Blues Released: Out Now Hats off to Mike Skinner. The jovial Brummy is retiring The Streets after five albums, and in this he is leaving in his wake one of the most successful and ground breaking legacies the UK urban scene has ever seen. The Streets first album ‘Original Pirate Material’ is still one of my favourite albums ever, a self produced, masterfully narrated piece of work that I have listened to from beginning to end without skipping any tracks on many occasions. Further albums ‘A Grand don’t come for Free’ and ‘Everything is Borrowed’ projected Skinner into the limelight and had moments of brilliance that cemented the excellent work achieved by OPM. ‘Computers and Blues’ is a more than fitting end to the Skinner adventure with moments of profound social commentary, motivational messaging, straight out dancefloor bangers and some tracks that project the frustation that may have contributed to Skinner calling time on The Streets. First single ‘Going through Hell’ combines many of these themes and with the help of The Music’s Robert Harvey Skinner delivers a stomping track that screams defiance and The Street’s self achieveing ethos. Other highlights include the brilliant Daft Punk esque ‘Without Thinking’ that brings back the fast living spirit of ‘Fit but don’t you know it’, the stylishly subtle ‘Those that don’t know’, protest anthem ‘Soldiers’ and final track ‘Lock the Locks’ will tug at the heart strings of loyal Streets fans, a soulful farewell that fittingly draws the curtains on the countries leading urban poet. Thanks for the beats Mike, you’ll be missed. Dave P

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6:00 Harry and Toto 6:10 Zigby 6:20 dirtgirlworld 6:35 Jakers: The Adventures of Piggley Winks 7:00 Basil and Barneyʼs Game Show 7:30 Arthur 8:00 Richard Hammondʼs Blast Lab 8:30 Project Parent 9:00 Dick and Domʼs Funny Business 10:00 Trapped: Ever After 10:25 OOglies 10:45 Copycats 11:15 My Life: Stammer School 11:45 MOTD Kickabout 12:00 Priceless Antiques Roadshow 12:10 Escape to the Country 1:10 Film: Mr Deeds Goes to Town 3:00 Into the West 4:30 Final Score 5:15 Madagascar 6:15 Flog It! 7:00 Dadʼs Army 7:30 An Audience with Ken Dodd 8:30 Arena 9:30 Faulks on Fiction 10:30 The Tudors 11:20 Nurse Jackie 11:45 Cricket World Cup Highlights 2011 12:45 Film: The Heart of Me

ITV 1 6.00 Dora the Explorer 6.25 Signed Stories 6.35 The Hive 6.45 Babar and the Adventures of Badou 7.00 Babar and the Adventures of Badou 7.10 The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That 7.25 Monk 7.30 Beyblade: Metal Fusion 7.55 Horrid Henry 8.10 The Suite Life of Zack and Cody 8.35 Hannah Montana 9.00 The Cool Stuff Collective 9.25 Coronation Street Omnibus 11.45 This Morning: Saturday 12.45 Monk 1.45 ITV News & Weather 1.50 Film: Thunderbirds 3.30 Film: Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi 6.00 Calendar News and Weather 6.15 ITV News & Weather 6.30 New Youʼve Been Framed! 7.00 Harry Hillʼs TV Burp 7.30 Ant & Decʼs Push the Button 8.45 Take Me Out 10.00 Film: Tomorrow Never Dies 11.05 ITV News & Weather 11.20 Film: Tomorrow Never Dies 12.25 The Zone

Channel 4 5:55 Sali Mali 6:00 The Treacle People 6:10 The Hoobs 6:35 The Hoobs 7:00 Brain Cell: The Intelligent Sport UK Challenge 7:25 Freesports On 4 7:55 The Morning Line 8:50 Friends 9:25 JLS: Stars And Strikes 10:25 Glee 11:25 T4 At The Shockwaves NME Awards 2011 12:15 Friends 12:50 The Big Bang Theory 1:20 The Big Bang Theory 1:50 Channel 4 Racing From Kempton Park, Lingﬁeld Park & Newcastle 3:50 The Secret Supper Club 4:20 Come Dine With Me Extra Portions 4:55 Come Dine With Me Extra Portions 5:25 Come Dine With Me Extra Portions 5:55 Come Dine With Me Extra Portions 6:25 The Political Slot: The Conservative Party 6:30 Channel 4 News 6:55 4thought.Tv 7:00 River Cottage Every Day 8:00 The Real Kingʼs Speech 9:00 Mission: Impossible III 11:20 Music On 4: The Shockwaves NME Awards 2011 12:45 Film: Natural Born Killers

Five 6.00 Peppa Pig 6.05 Roary the Racing Car 6.15 Fiﬁ and the Flowertots 6.25 Fireman Sam 6.40 Miss Spiderʼs Sunny Patch Friends 6.50 The Beeps 7.00 Mio Mao 7.05 Chiro 7.15 Harry and His Bucket Full of Dinosaurs 7.25 Castle Farm 7.30 Make Way for Noddy 7.45 Igam Ogam 8.00 Little Princess 8.15 The Adventures of Bottle Top Bill and His Best Friend Corky 8.30 Play! 8.45 Rupert Bear 9.00 Olivia 9.15 The Mr. Men Show 9.30 The Milkshake! Show 10.00 Europa League Football Highlights 11.05 How Do They Do It? 11.35 The Gadget Show 12.40 Film: Superman 3.15 Film: Jane Doe: Eye of the Beholder 5.00 Film: Patch Adams 7.00 Five News 7.10 NCIS 8.00 CSI: Grissomʼs Greatest 9.00 CSI: Miami 10.00 CSI: NY 11.00 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation 12.00 SuperCasino

Sunday 27th February BBC One

BBC Two

6:00 Breakfast 7:50 Match of the Day 9:00 The Andrew Marr Show 10:00 The Big Questions 11:00 Country Tracks 12:00 The Politics Show 1:05 EastEnders 3:00 Match of the Day Live: League Cup Final 6:30 BBC News 6:45 Regional News and Weather 7:00 Countryﬁle 8:00 Antiques Roadshow 9:00 South Riding 10:00 BBC News 10:15 Regional News and Weather 10:25 Outcasts 11:25 Reggie Perrin 11:55 Lead Balloon 12:25 Lead Balloon 12:55 Weatherview

6:00 Harry and Toto 6:10 Zigby 6:20 dirtgirlworld 6:35 Jakers: The Adventures of Piggley Winks 7:00 Basil and Barneyʼs Game Show 7:30 Arthur 8:00 Richard Hammondʼs Blast Lab 8:30 Gimme a Break 9:00 Dick & Dom Go Wild 9:30 Cop School 10:00 Something for the Weekend 11:30 Film 2011 with Claudia Winkleman 12:00 Escape to the Country 1:00 Film: I Know Where Iʼm Going 2:30 Six Nations Rugby: Scotland v Ireland 5:00 Songs of Praise 5:35 Coast 5:55 Film: The Terminal 8:00 Top Gear 9:00 Toughest Place to Be a ... Midwife 10:00 Match of the Day 2 11:00 The League Cup Show 11:45 Cricket World Cup Highlights 2011 12:45 Film: In This World

ITV 1 6.00 Boblins 6.15 Signed Stories 6.25 Chloeʼs Closet 6.35 Fluffy Gardens 6.45 Handy Manny 7.00 Handy Manny 7.10 Curious George 7.25 Monk 7.30 Beyblade: Metal Fusion 7.55 The Cool Stuff Collective 8.20 X-Men 8.45 SpongeBob SquarePants 9.00 Wizards of Waverly Place 9.25 May the Best House Win 10.25 The Biggest Loser 11.30 This Morning: Sunday 12.30 Dinner Date 1.30 ITV News & Weather 1.45 Columbo 3.45 Midsomer Murders 5.50 Calendar News and Weather 6.05 ITV News & Weather 6.20 Harry Hillʼs TV Burp 6.50 Dancing on Ice 8.30 Wild at Heart 9.30 Dancing on Ice: The Skate-off 10.00 That Sunday Night Show 10.30 ITV News & Weather 10.45 I Was There... When The Beatles Played The Cavern 11.45 Rugby Highlights: Aviva Premiership 12.40 The Zone

Channel 4 6:10 The Treacle People 6:20 The Hoobs 6:45 Fis World Snowboarding Championships 7:15 That Paralympic Show 7:40 Friends 8:05 Friends 8:40 Hollyoaks Omnibus 11:10 Friends 11:50 Glee 12:50 The Simpsons 1:20 The Simpsons 1:50 Jamieʼs 30 Minute Meals 2:25 Jamieʼs 30 Minute Meals 2:55 Jamieʼs 30 Minute Meals 3:25 Jamieʼs 30 Minute Meals 3:55 Jamieʼs 30 Minute Meals 4:25 Deal Or No Deal 5:25 Time Team 6:30 Channel 4 News 6:55 4thought.Tv 7:00 Come Dine With Me 8:00 The Peopleʼs Supermarket 9:00 The Promise 11:10 Alan Carr: Chatty Man 12:15 Whatʼs Love Got To Do With It?

Five 6.00 Peppa Pig 6.05 Roary the Racing Car 6.15 Fiﬁ and the Flowertots 6.25 Fireman Sam 6.40 Miss Spiderʼs Sunny Patch Friends 6.50 The Beeps 7.00 Mio Mao 7.10 Chiro 7.15 Harry and His Bucket Full of Dinosaurs 7.25 Milkshake! Show Songs 7.30 Make Way for Noddy 7.40 Igam Ogam 8.00 Little Princess 8.10 The Adventures of Bottle Top Bill and His Best Friend Corky 8.30 Family! 8.40 Rupert Bear 8.55 Olivia 9.15 The Mr. Men Show 9.30 The Milkshake! Show 10.00 Starlight: For the Children 10.30 Street Market Chefs 11.00 Stansted: The Inside Story 12.00 Cowboy Builders 1.00 Ice Road Truckers 2.05 Film: Apache Drums 3.25 Five News 3.35 Film: Father Hood 5.25 Film: Superman II 8.00 Royal Navy: Caribbean Patrol 9.00 Film: Hancock 22.50 Film: Maximum Risk 12.40 SuperCasino

Monday 28th February BBC One

BBC Two

6:00 Breakfast 9:15 Heir Hunters 10:00 Homes under the Hammer 11:00 Wreck or Ready? 11:30 Cash in the Attic 12:15 Bargain Hunt 1:00 BBC News at One 1:30 Regional News and Weather 1:45 Doctors 2:15 Escape to the Country 3:00 BBC News 3:05 Deadly 60 3:35 Deadly 60 Bite Size 3:40 Deadly Art 4:00 The Big Performance 4:30 Blue Peter 4:55 Life on the Front Line: A Newsround Special 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 Classroom Warriors - Panorama 9:00 Crimewatch 10:00 BBC News at Ten 10:25 Regional News and Weather 10:35 Mrs Brownʼs Boys 11:05 Crimewatch Update 11:15 Late Kick Off 11:45 The Graham Norton Show 12:35 The Apprentice USA

6:35 Jakers 7:00 Barneyʼs Latin America 7:25 Newsround 7:30 Muddle Earth 7:40 Eliot Kid 8:00 Paradise Cafe 8:30 LazyTown 8:55 Numberjacks 9:10 The Koala Brothers 9:25 Big Barn Farm 9:40 Little Human Planet 9:45 Big and Small 9:55 3rd and Bird 10:05 Postman Pat 10:20 Pingu 10:25 64 Zoo Lane 10:45 Waybuloo 11:05 In the Night Garden 11:35 Meerkat Manor 12:00 The Daily Politics 12:30 GMT with George Alagiah 1:00 Due South 1:45 To Buy or Not to Buy 2:30 Natureʼs Top 40 3:00 Wanted Down Under 3:45 Flog It! 4:30 Cash in the Celebrity Attic 5:15 Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is 6:00 Eggheads 6:30 My Life in Books 7:00 Top Gear 8:00 University Challenge 8:30 Raymond Blancʼs Kitchen Secrets 9:00 When Teenage Meets Old Age 10:00 Never Mind the Buzzcocks 10:30 Newsnight 11:20 Cricket World Cup Highlights 12:20 Island Parish

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 House Gift 3.00 Dickinsonʼs Real Deal 4.00 Midsomer Murders: Tainted Fruit (Part 1) 5.00 The Chase 6.00 Calendar News 6.30 ITV News & Weather 7.00 Emmerdale 7.30 Coronation Street 8.00 The Lakes 8.30 Coronation Street 9.00 The Biggest Loser 10.00 ITV News at Ten & Weather 10.35 New Homes from Hell 2009 11.35 That Sunday Night Show 12.05 Grimeﬁghters

Channel 4 6:05 Sali Mali 6:10 The Hoobs 6:35 The Hoobs 7:05 Freshly Squeezed 7:30 Everybody Loves Raymond 8:00 Frasier 8:30 According To Jim 9:00 Supernanny US 9:55 The Good Wife 10:55 Relocation: Phil Down Under 12:00 Channel 4 News Summary 12:05 River Cottage Bites 12:15 The Tv Book Club 12:45 Film: The Mark Of Zorro 2:10 Cookery School 3:10 Countdown 3:55 Deal Or No Deal 5:00 Come Dine With Me 5:30 Coach Trip 6:00 The Simpsons 6:30 Hollyoaks 7:00 Channel 4 News 7:55 4thought.Tv 8:00 Dispatches: Secret NHS Diaries 9:00 One Born Every Minute 10:00 Film: The Full Monty 11:45 Music On 4: Beady Eye: Live From Abbey Road 12:20 Music On 4 Intros: CocknBullKid

Five 6.35 Elmoʼs World 6.50 Peppa Pig 6.55 Little Princess 7.10 Castle Farm 7.15 The Mr. Men Show 7.30 Thomas & Friends 7.45 Make Way for Noddy 8.00 Fiﬁ and the Flowertots 8.15 Peppa Pig 8.20 Peppa Pig 8.25 Mio Mao 8.30 Roary the Racing Car 8.40 Hanaʼs Helpline 8.50 The WotWots 9.00 Ben and Hollyʼs Little Kingdom 9.15 The Wright Stuff 11.00 The Vanessa Show 11.45 House 12.40 Five News 12.45 Build a New Life in the Country 1.45 Neighbours 2.15 Home and Away 2.45 Animal Rescue Squad 3.05 Film: Monte Walsh 5.00 Five News 5.30 Neighbours 6.00 Home and Away 6.25 OK! TV 7.00 Five News at 7 7.30 How Do They Do It? 8.00 The Gadget Show 9.00 Royal Navy: Caribbean Patrol 10.00 Film: Ultraviolet 11.50 UFC 126: Main Event 12.50 SuperCasino

Tuesday 1st March BBC One

BBC Two

6:00 Breakfast 9:15 Heir Hunters 10:00 Homes Under the Hammer 11:00 Wreck or Ready? 11:30 Cash in the Attic 12:15 Bargain Hunt 1:00 BBC News at One 1:30 Regional News and Weather 1:45 Doctors 2:15 Escape to the Country 3:00 BBC News 3:05 Deadly 60 3:35 Deadly 60 Bite Size 3:40 Deadly Art 4:00 Dead Gorgeous 4:30 Blue Peter 4:55 Shaun the Sheep 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 Silk 10:00 BBC News at Ten 10:25 Regional News and Weather 10:35 Neighbourhood Watched 11:20 Girls Behind Bars 12:20 Weatherview

6:35 Jakers 7:00 Barneyʼs Latin America 7:25 Newsround 7:30 Muddle Earth 7:40 Eliot Kid 8:00 Paradise Cafe 8:30 LazyTown 8:55 Numberjacks 9:10 The Koala Brothers 9:25 Big Barn Farm 9:40 Little Human Planet 9:45 Big and Small 9:55 3rd and Bird 10:05 Postman Pat 10:20 Pingu 10:25 64 Zoo Lane 10:35 Chuggington: Badge Quest 10:45 Waybuloo 11:05 In the Night Garden 11:35 Meerkat Manor 12:00 The Daily Politics 12:30 GMT with George Alagiah 1:00 Due South 1:45 To Buy or Not to Buy 2:30 Natureʼs Top 40 3:00 Wanted Down Under 3:45 Flog It! Ten of the Best 4:30 Cash in the Celebrity Attic 5:15 Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is 6:00 Eggheads 6:30 My Life in Books 7:00 Natural World 8:00 A Farmerʼs Life For Me 9:00 Horizon: Are We Still Evolving? 10:00 How TV Ruined Your Life 10:30 Newsnight 11:20 Cricket World Cup Highlights 12:20 BBC News

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 House Gift 3.00 Dickinsonʼs Real Deal 4.00 Midsomer Murders: Tainted Fruit (Part 2) 5.00 The Chase 6.00 Calendar News 6.30 ITV News & Weather 7.00 Emmerdale 7.30 Grimeﬁghters 8.00 Lion Country 9.00 Leahʼs Dream 10.00 ITV News at Ten & Weather 10.35 Film: The River Wild 12.35 The Zone

Channel 4 6:10 Sali Mali 6:15 The Treacle People 6:25 The Hoobs 6:50 The Hoobs 7:15 Freshly Squeezed 7:40 Everybody Loves Raymond 8:05 Frasier 8:35 According To Jim 9:05 Supernanny US 10:00 The Good Wife 10:55 A Place In The Sun Home Or Away 12:00 Channel 4 News Summary 12:05 River Cottage Bites 12:20 Film: The True Story Of Jesse James 2:10 Cookery School 3:10 Countdown 3:55 Deal Or No Deal 5:00 Come Dine With Me 5:30 Coach Trip 6:00 The Simpsons 6:30 Hollyoaks 7:00 Channel 4 News 7:55 4thought.Tv 8:00 Gokʼs Clothes Roadshow 9:00 Hestonʼs Mission Impossible 10:00 Shameless 11:05 The Big C 11:40 Facejacker 12:15 Pokerstars.Com UK & Ireland Poker Tour

Five 6.35 Elmoʼs World 6.50 Peppa Pig 6.55 Little Princess 7.10 Castle Farm 7.15 The Mr. Men Show 7.30 Thomas & Friends 7.40 Bert and Ernieʼs Great Adventures 7.45 Make Way for Noddy 8.00 Fiﬁ and the Flowertots 8.10 Milkshake! Show Songs 8.15 Peppa Pig 8.20 Peppa Pig 8.25 Mio Mao 8.30 Roary the Racing Car 8.40 Hanaʼs Helpline 8.50 The WotWots 9.00 Ben and Hollyʼs Little Kingdom 9.15 The Wright Stuff 11.00 The Vanessa Show 11.45 House 12.40 Five News 12.45 Build a New Life in the Country 1.45 Neighbours 2.15 Home and Away 2.50 Animal Rescue Squad 3.05 The Family Recipe 3.15 Film: More Sex and the Single Mom 5.00 Five News 5.30 Neighbours 6.00 Home and Away 6.25 OK! TV 7.00 Five News at 7 7.30 Extraordinary Dogs 8.00 Stansted: The Inside Story 9.00 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation 10.00 CSI: Miami 10.55 CSI: NY 11.55 Law and Order

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IRISH LEGENDS IN TOWN!

It may be some 40 years since they topped the charts regularly, but judging from the phone calls we’ve had here at the Mercury, many of you still remember The Bachelors! With hits such as “I Believe”, “My Diane” and “Charmaine” the boys more than held their own in the charts, jostling with The Beatles, The Rolling Stones and other giants of the era for the Number One spot. Now original founder members Con and Dec Cluskey are back on the road, following their top ﬁve album recently, and we are privileged to present them at Crookes Social Club on Friday 18th March, as headline of an Irish Night which also features popular local band “Jack’s Rake”, the Francis Cassidy School of Irish Dance, and host and compere Noel Gee. Tickets for this fantastic night are only £10.00, and can be obtained by credit or debit card from the Mercury on 0114 2763701, or from the club.

SAVE THE WORKING MENS CLUBS AND LIVE ENTERTAINMENT

BIG SOCIETY? VOLUNTEERS? DAVID - PLEASE LOOK TO THE CLUBS! CLUBHISTORIANS.CO.UK by Ruth Cherrington

Many of you are probably fed-up of hearing about David Cameron’s Big Society idea There is a great deal to report this week! The which seems to entail a lot of volunteers doing worthwhile word is spreading as the campaign gathers momentum, and more media groups pick up things in local communities. Whether or not these are meant the story. Following a double page feature in the Doncaster Free Press last week, many to replace paid professionals now under threat of losing their jobs is local radio stations across the north are debating the issues – only today Fylde FM in another matter- we won’t go into that here. Lancashire ran a phone-in and discussion, I would just like to ask our Dave following on from a similar feature on to look to the clubs- they have Monday night on Radio Nottingham. being doing the Big Society long The CIU are mobilising behind the group, before he was a twinkle in his and we hear rumours of clubs in the North parents’ eyes. Clubs have always East pulling together with special promotions been about volunteers going right to attract the customers back into the clubs. back to their early origins in the It’s becoming clearer by the day that in fact mid 19th century. There wasn’t much in the way of state provision there are many many people who care about in those days. No welfare state. Clubland, but didn’t know how to make their feelings known until Shaun provided the focus No pensions. No state education system. The workhouse was the with the group. only council provision for those The ball is rolling! Ultimately we need to poor souls who were completely ensure we can pressurise the politicians – and out of options. And that was really the only effective way of doing this is by the last resort. presenting them with a petition they cannot If working men wanted something ignore. doing, they had to do it for If you have a spare minute, please go to www. themselves. The Co-operative gopetition.com/petition/42425.html Movement is evidence of that just And add your signature to the list! as is the club movement. Men had to get themselves organised to set up a club, in their own time and out of their own pocket. They had to find the premises and get it shipshape for the provision of reading rooms, games facilities and maybe a small stage for concerts. Some early clubs had financial assistance from local patrons- rich aristocrats, MPs or clergymen who saw the good that clubs could do. But mostly the men shunned patronage early on, wanting the clubs to be theirs, run by and for themselves. The democratically elected club management committees were volunteers- there were very few paid position. Maybe there were perks along the way for some but overall, the jobs they did were not renumerated. This tradition continued into the 20th century and as clubs became more open to women, they also volunteered to such as to help run the children’s Christmas parties and day trips. Once they were allowed onto committees, they could carry out all the other tasks as well that need doing to keep clubs ticking over. Other volunteer work included raising money for charities, local and national, in a vast array of activities. Nothing much as changed in the 21st century. A lot of what gets done in clubs is done by committee and other club members chipping in, with the communal good of the club and the community in mind. All ages benefit, from kids to pensioners who look forward to the special club events that just wouldn’t happen without the volunteers being in place. 2011 has been designated the International Year of the Volunteer. I’d like to see club’s work in this area and all the contributions of their volunteers acknowledged, widely, loudly and proudly!

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There’s a buzz about the place this week. If you’ve been listening in to the Breakfast Show, you may well have heard that Sheffield legend John Shuttleworth is coming in to perform a few songs and you’re invited! Comedy creation of Sheffield born Graham Fellows, who also scored a massive chart hit as punk act Jilted John and that familiar chorus line “Gordon is a Moron” back in 1978, he’s appeared in many TV shows over the last few years, and even advertised Yorkshire Tea. With true unique inimitable style, look and trademark sound, John’s own innocent character and nature has captured a legion of fans. His songs feature largely on those little dilemmas in life, such as what to do when you find two margarine tubs opened in the fridge. Popular for such titles as “Pigeons in flight”, “My Austin Ambassador Y-reg” and “I can’t go back to savoury now”, his latest tour entitled “No more rolls” comes to the City Hall on March 9th, and ahead of the gig John will play a few numbers in front of a special Magic VIP crowd at our studios on Thursday March 3rd . If you’d like to come in to see him, just visit our website at magicam. co.uk or tune in for details. Trevor

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We are sorry to report that extremely talented Naomi Smith, aged 15, from Dronfield, a pupil at Henry Fanshaw School, has We are very sad to announce the sadly been recently diagnosed untimely passing of ex-Dial House with leukaemia. Now her friends from school have Stewardess Diane Moss on the 16th February after a very short rallied round to help Naomi, who plays for SUFC Ladies, celebrate illness. Diane was 60 years of age and will her birthday! This Friday 25th February Steph be sadly missed by all her loving King’s “Stars of the Future Stage family and friends. Show” will join Naomi’s friends Diane was stewardess at the Dial House Club from 1986 until 1992. at the Dronfield Contact Club, and The Cremation will be held are raising money to help make her Monday 28th Feb at Grenoside recovery more comfortable. North Chapel at 3.30pm. If you would like to join in the party and help contribute to this amazing cause please try and make it down to this wonderful event. Tickets are £2.00 – available from Steph (07745 942071), the Contact Club, or Dronfield’s Henry Fanshaw School.

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Wednesday 23rd February

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BIG STEVE & THE HEADLINERS Traditional Home Cooked Food Saturday 26th February

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Fri & Sat

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Saturday 26th February

Sunday

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Sunday 27th February

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Saturday 26th February

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Wednesday 23rd February

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SATURDAY 5TH MARCH

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FRI 25TH FEBRUARY

MIKE LANE Friday 25th February

AMERICAN SPIRIT DUO FROM THE NORTH EAST

Saturday 26th February

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SEQUENCE DANCING TO A LIVE BAND

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Tel: 01302 876340

Sat 26th SEASIDE RENDEZVOUS February (Excellent Entertainment - Don’t miss them) Sun 27th February

FRI 4TH MARCH

Sun 6th March

(Male Trio)

FRI 11TH MARCH

ICE

(Four Piece Live Band)

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Sat 12th March Sun 13th March

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Armthorpe Road, Doncaster Tel: 01302 831323

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Live Entertainment THURS 31ST MARCH TOP SECRET Boy / Girl Duo

THURS 28th APRIL THE LEGENDARY STAR STAR Tribute to Soul & Motown

145 ST SEPULCHRE GATE, DN1 3AH

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Sat 5th March

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FRIDAY 18TH MARCH

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TUES 1ST MARCH SAT 5TH MARCH

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Wednesday

JOYRIDE

(Boy/Girl Duo)

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Balby Road, Doncaster Tel: 364692

SAT 26TH FEBRUARY

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Friday 25th February

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THURS 26th MAY EPIC 3 Piece Harmony Band

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FRIDAY 25TH FEBRUARY

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SATURDAY 26TH FEBRUARY

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(Modern & Classic Pop Band)

MONDAY 28TH FEBRUARY

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FRIDAY 4TH MARCH

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SATURDAY 26TH FEBRUARY

SATURDAY 5TH MARCH

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Saturday 26th February

Saturday 5th March

ICON (Excellent North East Band) Sunday 27th February

(Excellent North East , 4 Piece Band) Tuesday 1st March

(Excellent 4 Piece Band) Tuesday 8th March

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Cassi Kennedy

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Saturday 12th March - Top North East Band

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Saturday 26th February - Top 5 Piece Band

Saturday 5th March - Star Girl Duo

HEROES

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Tranmoor Lane, Armthorpe, Doncaster Tel: 01302 831393

Sunday 27th February - Star Girl Vocalist

Friday 4th March

JASON TAYLOR (Excellent Male Vocalist)

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SATURDAY 26TH FEBRUARY

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Friday 4th February - Group

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BBC Two

6:00 Breakfast 9:15 Heir Hunters 10:00 Homes Under the Hammer 11:00 Wreck or Ready? 11:30 Cash in the Attic 12:15 Bargain Hunt 1:00 BBC News at One 1:30 Regional News and Weather 1:45 Doctors 2:15 Escape to the Country 3:00 BBC News 3:05 Deadly 60 3:35 Deadly 60 Bite Size 3:40 Deadly Art 4:00 Trade Your Way to the USA 4:30 M.I. High 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 The Boat That Guy Built 8:00 Waterloo Road 9:00 MasterChef 10:00 BBC News at Ten 10:25 Regional News and Weather 10:35 The National Lottery Wednesday Night Draws 10:45 Film 2011 with Claudia Winkleman 11:25 Film: Poltergeist 1:15 Weatherview

6:35 Jakers 7:00 Barney’s Latin America 7:25 Newsround 7:30 Muddle Earth 7:40 Eliot Kid 8:00 Paradise Cafe 8:30 LazyTown 8:55 Numberjacks 9:10 The Koala Brothers 9:25 Big Barn Farm 9:40 Little Human Planet 9:45 Big and Small 9:55 3rd and Bird 10:05 Postman Pat 10:20 Pingu 10:25 64 Zoo Lane 10:40 Waybuloo 11:00 In the Night Garden 11:30 The Daily Politics 1:00 See Hear 1:30 Hairy Bikers 1:45 To Buy or Not to Buy 2:30 Nature’s Top 40 3:00 Wanted Down Under 3:45 Flog It! 4:30 Cash in the Celebrity Attic 5:15 Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is 6:00 Eggheads 6:30My Life in Books 7:00 Escape to the Country 8:00 Attenborough and The Giant Egg 9:00 A History of Ancient Britain 10:00 Cricket World Cup Highlights 10:30 Newsnight 11:20 Fast and Loose 11:50 The Golden Age of Coach Travel 12:50 BBC News

Manchester City or Notts County v Aston Villa

10.00 ITV News at Ten & Weather 10.35 Film: Mercury Rising 12.35 The Zone

Channel 4 6:15 The Treacle People 6:25 The Hoobs 6:50 The Hoobs 7:15 Freshly Squeezed 7:40 Everybody Loves Raymond 8:05 Frasier 8:35 According To Jim 9:05 Supernanny US 10:00 The Good Wife 10:55 Country House Rescue 12:00 Channel 4 News Summary 12:05 Film: Heaven Can Wait 2:10 Cookery School 3:10 Countdown 3:55 Deal Or No Deal 5:00 Come Dine With Me 5:30 Coach Trip 6:00 The Simpsons 6:30 Hollyoaks 7:00 Channel 4 News 7:55 4thought.Tv 8:00 Beauty And The Beast: Ugly Face Of Prejudice 9:00 Jamie’s Dream School 10:00 The Model Agency 11:05 Shameless 12:10 Music On 4: Sounds From The Cities

Five 6.35 Elmo’s World 6.50 Peppa Pig 6.55 Little Princess 7.10 Castle Farm 7.15 The Mr. Men Show 7.30 Thomas & Friends 7.40 Bert and Ernie’s Great Adventures 7.45 Make Way for Noddy 8.00 Fifi and the Flowertots 8.10 Milkshake! Show Songs 8.15 Peppa Pig 8.20 Peppa Pig 8.25 Mio Mao 8.30 Roary the Racing Car 8.40 Hana’s Helpline 8.50 The WotWots 9.00 Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom 9.15 The Wright Stuff 11.00 The Vanessa Show 11.45 House 12.40 Five News 12.45 Build a New Life in the Country 1.45 Neighbours 2.15 Home and Away 2.50 Extraordinary Dogs 3.20 Film: Abducted 5.00 Five News 5.30 Neighbours 6.00 Home and Away 6.25 OK! TV 7.00 Five News at 7 7.30 Starlight: For the Children 8.00 Cowboy Builders 9.00 NCIS 10.00 Greatest TV Weddings 12.00 PartyPoker.com

SCARBOROUGH & FILEY

Thursday 3rd March BBC One

BBC Two

6:00 Breakfast 9:15 Heir Hunters 10:00 Homes Under the Hammer 11:00 Wreck or Ready? 11:30 Cash in the Attic 12:15 Bargain Hunt 1:00 BBC News at One 1:30 Regional News and Weather 1:45 Doctors 2:15 Escape to the Country 3:00 BBC News 3:05 Deadly 60 3:35 Deadly 60 Bite Size 3:40 Deadly Art 4:00 Prank Patrol 4:30 Serious Explorers: Livingstone 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 Human Planet 9:00 Comic Relief: Famous, Rich and in the Slums 10:00 BBC News at Ten 10:25 Regional News and Weather 10:35 Question Time 11:35 This Week 12:20 Skiing Weatherview

6:35 Jakers 7:00 Barney’s Latin America 7:25 Newsround 7:30 Muddle Earth 7:40 Eliot Kid 8:00 Paradise Cafe 8:30 LazyTown 8:55 Numberjacks 9:10 The Koala Brothers 9:25 Big Barn Farm 9:40 Little Human Planet 9:45 Big and Small 9:55 3rd and Bird 10:05 Postman Pat 10:20 Pingu 10:25 64 Zoo Lane 10:45 Waybuloo 11:05 In the Night Garden 11:35 Meerkat Manor 12:00 The Daily Politics 12:30 GMT with George Alagiah 1:00 Due South 1:45 To Buy or Not to Buy 2:30 Nature’s Top 40 3:00 Wanted Down Under 3:45 Flog It! 4:30 Cash in the Celebrity Attic 5:15 Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is 6:00 Eggheads 6:30 My Life in Books 7:00 The Culture Show 8:00 The Hairy Bikers: Mums Know Best 9:00 The Spice Trail 10:00 Mock the Week Again 10:30 Newsnight 11:20 Cricket World Cup Highlights 12:20 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 House Gift 3.00 Dickinson’s Real Deal 4.00 Midsomer Murders: Ring out Your Dead (Part 2) 5.00 The Chase 6.00 Calendar News 6.30 ITV News & Weather 7.00 Emmerdale 7.30 The Great Tax Gap: Tonight 8.00 Emmerdale 8.30 Coronation Street 9.00 Marchlands 10.00 ITV News at Ten & Weather 10.35 Benidorm 11.35 Send In the Dogs 12.30 The Zone

Channel 4 6:15 The Treacle People 6:25 The Hoobs 6:50 The Hoobs 7:15 Freshly Squeezed 7:40 Everybody Loves Raymond 8:05 Frasier 8:35 According To Jim 9:05 Supernanny US 10:00 The Good Wife 10:55 The Restoration Man 12:00 Channel 4 News Summary 12:05 Brief Encounters Of The Sporting Mind: Ultimate Frisbee 12:10 Film: The Hunters 2:10 Cookery School 3:10 Countdown 3:55 Deal Or No Deal 5:00 Come Dine With Me 5:30 Coach Trip 6:00 The Simpsons 6:30 Hollyoaks 7:00 Channel 4 News 7:55 4thought.Tv 8:00 Relocation, Relocation 9:00 Love Thy Neighbour 10:00 10 O’clock Live 11:05 Friday Night Dinner 11:35 The Ricky Gervais Show 12:05 Music On 4: Topman CTRL MX

Five 6.35 Elmo’s World 6.50 Peppa Pig 6.55 Little Princess 7.10 Castle Farm 7.15 The Mr. Men Show 7.30 Thomas & Friends 7.45 Make Way for Noddy 8.00 Fifi and the Flowertots 8.15 Peppa Pig 8.25 Peppa Pig 8.30 Roary the Racing Car 8.40 Hana’s Helpline 8.50 The WotWots 9.00 Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom 9.15 The Wright Stuff 11.00 The Vanessa Show 11.45 House 12.40 Five News 12.45 Build a New Life in the Country 1.45 Neighbours 2.15 Home and Away 2.50 Extraordinary Dogs 3.20 Film: Murder without Conviction 5.00 Five News 5.30 Neighbours 6.00 Home and Away 6.25 OK! TV 7.00 Five News at 7 7.30 Monkey Life 8.00 The True Story 9.00 Film: Pistol Whipped 11.05 Steven Seagal v Justin Lee Collins 12.05 SuperCasino

Friday 4th March BBC One

BBC Two

6:00 Breakfast 9:15 Heir Hunters 10:00 Homes Under the Hammer 11:00 Wreck or Ready? 11:30 Cash in the Attic 12:15 Bargain Hunt 1:00 BBC News at One 1:30 Regional News and Weather 1:45 Doctors 2:15 Escape to the Country 3:00 BBC News 3:05 Deadly 60 3:35 Deadly 60 Bite Size 3:40 Deadly Art 4:00 Dani’s House 4:30 Tracy Beaker Returns 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 Rip Off Britain 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 Friday Night Draws 11:30 Film: A Time to Kill 1:50 Weatherview

6:35 Jakers 7:00 Barney’s Latin America 7:25 Newsround 7:30 Muddle Earth 7:40 Eliot Kid 8:00 Paradise Cafe 8:30 LazyTown 8:55 Numberjacks 9:10 The Koala Brothers 9:25 Big Barn Farm 9:40 Little Human Planet 9:45 Big and Small 9:55 3rd and Bird 10:05 Postman Pat 10:20 Pingu 10:25 64 Zoo Lane 10:45 Waybuloo 11:05 In the Night Garden 11:35 Meerkat Manor 12:00 The Daily Politics 12:30 GMT with George Alagiah 1:00 Due South 1:45 Athletics: European Indoor Championships 3:00 Wanted Down Under 3:45 Flog It! 4:30 Cash in the Celebrity Attic 5:15 Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is 6:00 Eggheads 6:30 My Life in Books 7:00 Athletics: European Indoor Championships 7:30 Island Parish 8:00 Mastermind 8:30 Britain from Above 9:00 Hidden Treasures of African Art 10:00 Fast and Loose 10:30 Newsnight 11:00 The Review Show 11:50 Cricket World Cup Highlights 12:50 The Mighty Boosh Live

ITV 1

Channel 4

Five

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 House Gift 3.00 Dickinson’s Real Deal 4.00 Midsomer Murders: Judgement Day (Part 1) 5.00 The Chase 6.00 Calendar News 6.30 ITV News & Weather 7.00 Emmerdale 7.30 Coronation Street 8.00 Children’s Hospital 8.30 Coronation Street 9.00 Benidorm 10.00 ITV News at Ten & Weather 10.35 The Cube 11.35 Take Me Out 12.35 The Zone

6:20 Sali Mali 6:25 The Hoobs 6:50 The Hoobs 7:15 Freshly Squeezed 7:40 Everybody Loves Raymond 8:05 Frasier 8:35 According To Jim 9:05 Supernanny US 10:00 The Good Wife 10:55 Gok’s Clothes Roadshow 12:00 Channel 4 News Summary 12:05 Film: Breakfast At Tiffany’s 2:10 Cookery School 3:10 Countdown 3:55 Deal Or No Deal 5:00 Come Dine With Me 5:30 Coach Trip 6:00 The Simpsons 6:30 Hollyoaks 7:00 Channel 4 News 7:25 4thought.Tv 7:30 Asian Gracefully 8:00 Relocation: Phil Down Under 9:00 Embarrassing Bodies 10:00 Friday Night Dinner 10:30 Rude Tube: Epic Fails 11:30 10 O’clock Live 12:35 Music On 4: Barclaycard Mercury Prize Sessions: James Blake

6.35 Elmo’s World 6.50 Peppa Pig 6.55 Little Princess 7.10 Castle Farm 7.15 The Mr. Men Show 7.30 Thomas & Friends 7.45 Make Way for Noddy 8.00 Fifi and the Flowertots 8.15 Peppa Pig 8.25 Peppa Pig 8.30 Roary the Racing Car 8.40 Hana’s Helpline 8.50 The WotWots 9.00 Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom 9.15 The Wright Stuff 11.00 The Vanessa Show 11.45 House 12.40 Five News 12.45 Build a New Life in the Country 1.45 Neighbours 2.15 Home and Away 2.50 Animal Rescue Squad 3.05 The Family Recipe 3.15 Film: Family Gathering 5.00 Five News 5.30 Neighbours 6.00 Home and Away 6.25 OK! TV 7.00 Five News at 7 7.30 Vets in Action 8.00 Ice Road Truckers 9.00 The Mentalist 10.00 Law and Order 11.00 NCIS 11.55 Cops in Crisis 12.15 SuperCasino

be revealed. Tamwar and Afia are pleased when it seems that their parents are getting along, but is Masood really prepared to forgive and forget? Alfie is buoyed when Kat asks him to stay the night.

FRI: Nicola is disappointed when Jimmy chooses to stay with Carl. Cain attempts to sour things for Jai and Charity. Paddy, Marlon and Rhona resolve to get more prepared for their new arrival.

Anna and Eddie welcome the new addition to their family. Carla is rocked by Maria’s revelation. Can an unwanted arrival bring Becky and Steve closer together?

EMMERDALE MON: Cain enjoys sowing seeds of doubt about Charity. Aaron is troubled when he is forced to introduce Flynn to Jackson. Zak struggles to support Lisa. TUES: Jackson gets his new wheelchair - but will it be the boost everyone hopes for? Cain’s behaviour drives Charity closer to Jai. Nicola receives a troubling update from the police. WED: Will Aaron take the next step with Flynn? Nicola and Carl receive shocking news about Jimmy. John is unimpressed when Adam helps Declan out. THUR: LNicola is crushed when things at the hospital do not go well. Will Jackson accept Aaron’s assurances? Charity makes it clear she and Cain will never be reconciled.

CORONATION STREET MON: Will Dev report Steve to the police? A cunning Owen plans his revenge on Eileen. Sunita turns on Becky as the full truth of her betrayal is revealed. Maria is out of her depth as Underworld’s new client arrives. Steve issues Becky with an ultimatum. Lloyd encourages Eileen to stand up for herself. THURS: There are devastating consequences for Maria as the business meeting turns ugly. Gail struggles to accept David’s new romance. Tracy pushes to find out the truth. FRI: A shattered Maria tells Carla everything. Gail is shocked when the identity of David’s new girlfriend is revealed. Becky feels the world is against her.

backfires badly, leaving the sisters at odds. Michael’s frustration by the intimacy between Paul and Rebecca leads to a heated exchange between himself and Paul. When Declan intervenes, things become physical. Is Michael about to expose his affair? THURS: Rebecca and Declan are forced to keep the real source of his fight with Michael a secret from Paul. In search of a new salesman for the car yard, Lou is disappointed to learn his only applicant is Kyle. Sophie, Callum and Rebecca encourage him to give Kyle a go, but Lou stubbornly refuses. Can Kyle prove that he is actually the perfect candidate? FRI: Rebecca tells Paul that his underhanded tactics are poisoning everyone around him. Paul is shaken as Rebecca appeals to him to be a better man - will she get through to him? Guilty Summer realises she cannot continue living with Tash. She is determined to find a way out, but is stymied at every turn until a builder gives a career day talk. Does Summer have a plan to rebuild the Scully house?

7 Day Soapwatch EASTENDERS MON: Masood is determined to find a way of financing the perfect engagement ring, but Zainab struggles to accept Yusef’s presence in the Square and resolves that they get rid of him. Meanwhile, Denise and Kat find their pasts catching up with them, and Ronnie’s lies continue to spiral. TUES: Denise files for divorce and decides to celebrate the start of her new life with a party, but the rift between Masood and Yusef threatens to overshadow the celebrations. Jay is unaware that he has a new admirer, and Glenda demands to know what is really going on with Ronnie. THURS: Shirley’s thrilled when Phil returns to the Square, but Glenda is less than happy when he foils her plan to get Roxy’s money back. Tamwar and Afia hatch a plan to reunite their warring families, and Kat finds herself growing closer to Shenice while Ian sets out to impress Jane. FRI: Glenda’s revelations leave the Mitchells reeling, while Ian panics about what else might

NEIGHBOURS MON: Sonya remains suspicious of Lucas’s activities, so decides to investigate. She finds no evidence of gambling - remaining unaware that Lucas is hiding an even bigger secret. With a week to go before her check-up, Tash returns to school. Summer tries to keep her distracted by offering herself up for a makeover. But Tash realises something is wrong and pushes Summer to breaking point. TUES: Lucas finds himself torn between the adrenaline he gets from riding and the guilt of having to lie to his friends. Meanwhile, Jade’s concern for Sonya leads her to the garage - and to Lucas’s secret. WED: Having seen Sonya’s concern that Lucas is getting back into gambling, Jade takes it upon herself to try and catch him out. Her plan

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THE BERWICK HOTEL Northshore - Blackpool

One of the best 4 Star Award Winning Hotels Special Spring Offers Monday - Friday B&B and Evening Meal £99.50

Tel: 01253 346159 Anytime

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BRIDLINGTON The Swallow Luxury Hotel One minute to the beach Four minutes to all ammenities in town centre Directly opposite Bridlington SPA Also Luxury Apartments/studio for 1-4 people with Sea Views Gay Friendly

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CALL: 01246 471115

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Great Yarmouth

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NEW & USED CARAVANS Already sited on Quality Parks from £10,995 Lakeside Views, Golf and Fishing Available near sea 5 miles South of Bridlington

Tel: 01262 400733 (Part Exchange Welcome)

HOLIDAY BUNGALOW

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TEL GORD ANYTIME ON 0114 257 8920

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2 BEDROOM LUXURY CHALET FOR UP TO 5 PEOPLE FULL FACILITIES CLOSE TO ALL AMENITIES NOW TAKING BOOKINGS FOR SPRING/EASTER

CHAPEL ST. LEONARDS Caravan Available Sleeping 4 People Close to Beach & Shops Full Facilities - Very Clean Vacancies at Spring/Easter/Summer Close to Shops

NORTH YORKS

NOW BOOKING SPRING/SUMMER BREAKS

TEL: 01754 874231 or 07981 702055

MABLETHORPE SUPERB CHALET FOR SALE 2 BEDROOM 6 BERTH NEW ROOF FULLY FURNISHED CLOSE TO SHOPS & ALL AMENITIES SEA JUST ACROSS THE ROAD

ONLY £14000 ono TELEPHONE ANYTIME 07709 882092 OR 01455 821765

CORNWALL

PORTHLEVEN CORNWALL Fishermans Cottages

Log Fires • Pets Welcome Two minutes from beaches/coastal paths Within easy walking distance of some excellent eating places/pubs

TEL: 01209 860410 Kernow agas dynargh! - Cornwall Welcomes You! SOUTH COAST

TEL: 01709 375122/ 07989501927 1,2 & 3 BEDROOM CHALETS Alison & Roger welcome you to the newly refurbished

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TEL: 07714 154450

01754 611335

The Palm Court Any 3 Nights From £89pp Book Early For 2011 Breaks

FILEY

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Tel: 07765144638 / 01723 513587 for more details/new 2011 brochure

Luxury Holiday Home For Sale On 5 Star Holiday Park situated on the East Coast of Yorkshire Double Glazed & Central Heated 3 Bedrooms Includes Site Fees until 2012 Fully Sited, Ready to move in to Site facilities include Golf Course, Country Park, Swimming Pool, Fishing Lakes and Beach Access

For More Information Please Call Chris on 01262 468010 or 07712 585855

• Situated on Skegness Sea Front • Includes Full English Breakfast and 5 Course Evening Meal • All Rooms En-Suite • Sea View Rooms Available • Ground Floor Room Available

3 DAY MINI SPRING BREAK B&B + EVENING MEAL £92pp Oﬀer Starts 4th March 2011

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CALL FOR A COLOUR BROCHURE

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Coopers Overland & Majestic COACH HOLIDAYS & SHORT BREAKS

HOLIDAYS, SHORT BREAKS & SPECIAL DEALS MARCH 25th Sandbay Tribute W/E - 4 days** ..................£145 28th Springtime in the Highlands - 5 days** ........£205 APRIL 1st Bosworth Hall - 3 days** Murder Mystery Weekend.............................£165 3rd Isle of Man - 5 days**.....................................£275 11th Weymouth - 5 days** .....................................£219 11th Llandudno - 5 days** .....................................£225 17th Falmouth - 6 days** .......................................£245 17th Tenby - 5 days** .............................................£239 22nd Newcastle & Beamish - 4 days**..................£185 25th Norfolk Coast - 5 days** ................................£235 29th Belfast - 4 days**............................................£253 MAY 1st Fort William and the Western Highlands - 7 days**.......................£319 13th Windsor Royal Tattoo - 2 days** ..................... £99 JULY 29th Normandy D-Day Landing Beaches - 5 days** .........................£375 **singles, where available, may incur a supplement

THEATRE TRIPS & SPECIAL EXCURSIONS

FEBRUARY 27th York or York Designer Outlet................. Adult £10 MARCH 20th Downtown Shopper Special ....................Adult £8 APRIL 21st Ghost the Musical (Manchester) ......... Adult £35 26th Chester or Chester Zoo (Travel only)... Adult £14 29th Royal Wedding Day in London............. Adult £25 MAY 1st Scarborough Day Out ........................... Adult £13 12th Ghost (The Musical)(Manchester)........ Adult £35 JUNE 5th Scarborough Day Out ........................... Adult £13

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Gee Vee Travel

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RACING POST CHASE HEADS THE BILL AT KEMPTON WITH OTHER NH ACTION AT NEWCASTLE AND CHEPSTOW HORSE RACING by Timelord

This weekend Kempton stages the prestigious Racing Post Chase – one of the top handicaps of the season and often a good pointer to Cheltenham success. Supporting it on the card are several other Graded races that also could have a bearing on things at the Festival. Newcastle and Chepstow provide the supporting meetings with some pretty tricky looking handicaps on their cards. Newcastle’s big race is the marathon Eider Chase over 4 miles 1 furlong. This will take some getting on the predicted heavy going and they could be walking at the finish. In Ireland there is a fairly ordinary meeting at Navan. On the flat Lingfield stages another all-weather card. I shall concentrate on Kempton this week. In the first race Brendan Powell’s Two Kisses may be good enough to take care of some decent juveniles. Two runs ago she was second to Grandouet at Ascot and that run shows she may be able to just edge this. First Fandango is unexposed and could provide most opposition with Kazzene and Meetings Man proving best of the rest. In the second race I like the look of Kerada. Nicky Henderson’s mare had good hurdling form to her name and looks to have set off really well over fences. She can continue on her upward curve by landing this Grade 2 affair. The Knoxs may prove best of the rest. For the Racing Post Chase I am relying on Tatenen (Nap) to follow up his recent Ascot romp, but the opposition here looks pretty classy. After his good run in the King George Nacarat must enter calculations, as should Fistral Beach and Mostly Bob, both of whom ran really well last time out. This race should prove to a cracker to watch and nearly all the entrants have chances of sorts. Another who ran well recently was Hey Big Spender who beat Fine Parchment over 2m 5f at Warwick. In the 3.35 the unbeaten Shuil Royale should prove too strong for good field. Andhaar has claims for second spot and both Empire Levant and Whoops a Daisy look pretty useful. At Newcastle the Eider Chase can go to Morgan Be who should run well off his light weight and can go in at a decent price. Companero looks best of the rest. In the other televised race, the Blue Square Sprint Series Final at Lingfield at 2.10, recent scorer Qadar can follow up and land this prize. Bold Ring, Al Gillani and old stager Dvinsky may give him most to do. Selections: As previously I have provided a short list for each race in case of non runners. The list is in order of preference reading from left to right. As always remember to check race times and for non runners. Kempton: 1.55 Two Kisses, First Fandango, Kazzene, Meetings Man 2.25 Kerada, Lord Ragnar, Mister Stickler, Rackham Lerouge, Osric, the Knoxs 3.00 Tatenen (Nap), Fistral Beach, Mostly Bob, Polyfast, 3.35 Shuil Royale, Andhaar, Empire Levant, Whoops A Daisy 4.10 Sarando, Numide, Warne’s Way, Paint the Clouds

STEELERS GO NINE POINTS CLEAR ICE HOCKEY By Sarah Youle

The Sheffield Steelers are riding high after beating the Cardiff Devils twice last weekend, sitting at the top spot in the EIHL table and nine points clear of their closest rivals for the title. They now need just six wins out of eight to secure the title, with four of those games being played with home advantage. On Saturday the Sheffield Steelers Supporters’ Club took four buses down to Cardiff for the big game and they, as well as fans that travelled down in their own cars, gave the Steelers fantastic vocal support. The nail-biting game saw Sheffield take the lead with just 52 seconds played, player-coach Ben Simon scoring a short-handed goal after Jeremy Domish took a penalty for boarding. The first period was a close one, with no more goals scored until the final two minutes when Scott Matzka pulled one back for the Devils on the powerplay. The Devils took the lead in the second as Craig Weller put the Devils ahead with a goal at 28:32, much to the delight of the home crowd, and Matzka added his second of the night to put Cardiff 3-1 ahead. Robert Dowd scored his 24th goal for the club to bring the scores to 3-2 at 38:13, and it was the Steelers who scored first in the third period, Rod Sarich scoring a powerplay goal at 43:51 as Brad Voth sat a two-minute penalty for roughing. Scott Matzka completed his hat-trick with an almostlast-minute goal at 18:50 to take the game into overtime, but just 1:41 of the 5 minute sudden death overtime period was needed, Mark Thomas scoring his fourth goal of the 2010-11 campaign to win the

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4.45 Forget it, Cruchain, Roi de Rose, Victoria’s Groom 5.15 Tour D’Argent, Gypsy Moth, Diamond Sweeper Chepstow: 1.50 Clowance House, The Chazer, Beside The Fire, Alla Svelta 2.25 Shalambar (N.b.), Ajman, Hail Caesar, Flow Gently Along 2.55 General Kutuzov, Adams Island, The Ferbane Man, Ballyvesey 3.25 Gilt Free, Wishes or Watches, Keyneema, Douryna 4.00 Stow, Heraldry, Gunna Be A Devil, Big Talk, Devon Native 4.35 Cadoudalas, Moon Over Miami, Babe Heffron, Princeful, Have You Seen Me 5.10 Howards Legacy, Vision of Lights, Kaylif Aramis Newcastle: 1.40 New Alco, Gansey, Roi de Rose, Le Roi Rouge, Postmaster 2.15 Dontpaytheferryman, Amir Pasha, Open De L’Isle, Kudu Country 2.45 Jago River, Bled, Rival D’Estruval, Yurok, Battle Group 3.15 Morgan Be, Companero, Camden George, Flintoff, Minella Boys 3.50 Shadows Lengthen, Flinty Bay, South Leinster, The Tiddly Tadpole 4.25 Ballymacduff, Glenwood Knight, Chamirey, Tyrone House, 5.00 The Tracey Shuffle, Zaru, Destroyer Deployed, Roger Beantown, Nuts N Bolts. Lingfield: 2.10 Qadar, Bold Ring, Al Gillani, Dvinsky Good luck! Last week’s results: It wasn’t a good week. There were 23 selections if which 4 won returning just over thirteen points to record a ten point level stakes loss. Let’s hope for better this week. The final selections and results after non runners and withdrawals were: Ascot: 1.20 Synthe Davis - 3rd @ 8/1 1.50 The Minack – 3rd @ 6/5 2.25 Exmoor Ranger – unseated rider @ 13/2 3.00 Riverside Theatre – won @ 11/10 Fav. 3.35 Busker Royal – 3rd @ 7/1 4.05 Sprinter Sacre – won @ 30/100 Fav. 4.40 Persian Snow – 3rd @ 10/11 Fav. Haydock: 1.40 Vosges – 5th @ 14/1 2.10 Rudanphast – 8th @ 33/1 2.45 Kayf Aramis – 3rd @ 14/1 3.20 West End Rocker – pulled up @ 8/1 3.55 Political Paddy – 4th @ 16/1 4.30 Misstree Dancer – unseated rider @ 4/1 5.05 Halcon Genelardais – 2nd @ 2/1

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I wonder if any of you listened to BBC Radio Lancashire’s “At the water’s edge” with Martin James? If you do, then you will have heard me this week! I recently travelled up to Blackburn to record an interview with Martin in which we discussed my club work, Pallatrax sponsorship and various other angling related topics; all good fun and I’m hoping to ‘appear; again soon! I’ve been looking at a few more tackle items this week to make my fishing a little bit easier. Gardner continue to produce innovative gadgets for when I’m out on my own, and the Angle Camera Bracket certainly makes things easier for those times when you need a helping hand...... I really hate ‘self take’ camera work. Many anglers struggle with it, many can’t be bothered, but when you DO catch that fish of a lifetime, it’s worthy of a trophy shot, and you are on your own, well, then there isn’t really any other option. As an angler, you need to do it correctly and quickly to prevent any problems and keep the fish safe. For years, I’ve had a little brass screw in bankstick adaptor which allows me to take the shot only in landscape format. This means I have to get it dead level to get a good shot, but recently I’ve been asked for shots in portrait style, so I had a trawl around my local tackle shop to see what I could find. Gardner’s gadget caught my eye, so I invested £10.50 and took it to the bank side to see what it could do; hopefully a fish would come along to

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Wincanton: 2.00 Double Dizzy – won @ 7/1 2.35 Boomtown Kat – 2nd @ 13/2 3.10 Magic Sky – 4th @ 14/1 3.45 Ronaldo des Mottes – 3rd @ 12/1 4.15 Its Crucial – pulled up @ 20/1 4.50 Stance – 11th @ 66/1 5.20 Hawkaller – 4th @ 9/1 Uttoxeter: Meeting abandoned Gowran Park: 2.50 Dunguib – won @ 8/11 Fav. 3.25 Scotsirish – 4th @ 5/2. game for the Steelers. On Sunday over 4500 fans descended on Sheffield Arena to watch the return leg, including two buses full from Cardiff. Last week it was announced that a special celebratory game featuring teams of veteran players from each club would take place between the two teams before the 2011-12 season, and the Steelers took the opportunity to announce their first “signing” for that game: ex-Coach Mike Blaisdell. Cardiff opened the scoring for the night with a goal from Stuart MacRae at 2:37, and Rob Dowd had the home fans on their feet as he levelled the scores at 7:21. With both sides battling it out Rob Globke scored the Steelers’ second, assisted by Ashley Tait and new Dad Joey Talbot, who’s wife Natalie gave birth to the couple’s first child last week. In the second and third period Cardiff could not penetrate the Steelers’ defences. Jeff Legue stepped out of the penalty box to pick up a pass from Derek Campbell, who pulled off some amazingly fancy footwork to get the puck to Legue, who fired a shot past Cardiff netminder Stevie Lyle and score the only goal of the second period. In the third period Ashley Tait scored a fantastic short-handed goal at 46:18, and Rob Dowd finished what he had started, scoring the Steelers’ final goal at 16:25. The Devils pulled back a consolation goal at 57:17, but it was too little too late and the Steelers won their second match-up of the weekend. The Steelers’ next home game is on Thursday February 24th. Tickets are available from the Motorpoint Arena box office (0114 256 56 56). On March 20th the Steelers will be holding their annual Teddy Bear Toss and Auction, with all proceeds being split between the Sheffield Children’s Hospital and Amy’s House Respite Nursery. Last year over £800 was raised by the Teddy Auction, which saw bears made by the players and kindly donated by Build-a-Bear Warehouse (Meadowhall) auctioned off on the night.

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ROVERS SUFFER FOURTH STRAIGHT DEFEAT DOWN AT SWANSEA

ball over the Rovers back line put Dyer in on goal. Sullivan came out, Dyer lobbed over him for the empty net but Hird got there to head out for a corner from which Rangel had a shot blocked. It continued to be one-way MATCH REPORT traffic, with Sinclair shooting www.doncasterroversfc.co.uk over following another corner to the Swans. Past the half A sunny, mild afternoon in hour, with the Rovers hardly South Wales awaited the having encroached into the Rovers upon their visit to Swansea City. A far cry from Swansea half, a long pass from the left found Rangel the snow in Doncaster!!!! racing in from the right to The Rovers made four run on to but as he collected changes from the side the ball a tackle came in, against Ipswich Town. Neil with a corner as a result. The Sullivan returned in goal, Rovers momentarily lifted Franck Moussa, signed on the siege of their half by good loan from Leicester City work between Shiels and came in for the injured Euell in the Swansea area. James O’Connor and another loanee, from Blackpool, Jason Shiels then put the ball inside but De Vries got to the ball Euell replaced Dean Shiels, as Euell closed in but the originally on the bench but at the last minute coming on for keeper only collected at the James Coppinger. This meant second attempt. However, the home side hit back in the some re-arrangement in the next minute when they won team, with Euell playing up a corner. This was cleared front and Moussa on the left of midfield and George Friend out to the right where Rangel crossed to the middle where at right back. Williams shot goalwards The home team were soon from close range. Sullivan on the attack and sustained saved on the goal-line with an it for the early minutes. The outstretched leg but the ball pressure paid off in the 6th ballooned into the air where minute when Dyer got away the waitng WILLIAMS had down the home right to the an easy task to head past the byline and put in a low ball prostrate Sullivan. As the last across the face of goal for minute of the half came up SINCLAIR to stab into the Allen, for the home team hit net and give the Swans an a cracker from 25yards on early lead. Minutes later and the left but Sullivan pushed it Taylor got to the left by-line out for a corner. It had been and put in a cross that ran a tough 45 minutes for the along the face of the bar and Rovers, who had spent the away to the other side of the vast majority of that time with pitch. On the quarter hour a their backs to the wall. long ball out of the Swansea defence was headed inside by Swansea started the second half where they had left off. Dyer on the Swansea right in However, the Rovers had the Rovers half. Rangel took come out with a determination the ball on to the right side to get their game together. of the penalty area before Although the home team firing low and wide of the had more of the possession far post. Continuing to have the Rovers showed more on the majority of possession the attacking side than they Dobbie for the home team had in the first half. Thus the fired over from 25yards and match evened out as the half then, in the 19th minute, a players seemingly increasing week upon week. A minority of so-called supporters have been heavily criticising the team, which is disappointing to say the least. At present, our fantastic manager Sean CHAIRMANʼS NOTES O’Driscoll - who has brought www.doncasterroversfc.co.uk us nothing but success since “First of all, may I start by his arrival - has FOURTEEN thanking all of the Doncaster first team players currently Rovers supporters who missing through injury. The made the long trip to likes of Brian Stock, James the Liberty Stadium last Hayter and Billy Sharp weekend. influential players in our team The noise that you created and when fit - are currently out of the support that you gave the action and forcing our squad team was absolutely superb. to be stretched beyond its For the majority of the match, means.” you couldn’t hear a single “Now is the time for Swansea fan; such was the everybody proud to call level of vociferous support themselves a Doncaster you gave the players in Rovers supporter to get another difficult match.” BEHIND their team. We need “There is no denying that to pull all of our resources these are difficult times for together and create a ‘Blitz Doncaster Rovers on the mentality’, ensuring that a wall of sound greets the pitch, with the list of injured

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Rotherham United got back to winning ways after a 2-0 victory over Accrington Stanley which propelled the Millers back into the automatic promotion places. In a game that was bereft of goalmouth action the Millers were the more clinical in the final third with an Omar Daley strike, his first for the Millers since joining on loan from Bradford City, and a late Adam Le Fondre goal enough to see of the visitors. Ronnie Moore handed a debut to Liam Henderson, who finalised his loan deal from Watford earlier in the day. Marcus Marshall and Tom Newey also returned, and Daley was handed a full debut after impressing as a substitute on Saturday against Oxford. Ryan Taylor and Ian Thomas-Moore missed out through injury, Callum Kennedy was suspended, and Mark Randall dropped to the bench as the Millers returned to a 4-4-2 formation. Accrington had the first chance of the game inside a minute, when Terry Gornell nodded down to Ian Craney, who side-footed wide Teams: Swansea City from 12 yards when well placed to do better. Dorus de Vries; Angel Rangel, Stanley threatened again in the sixth minute Ashley Williams, Neil Taylor, after Charlie Barnett made good progress Alan Tate, Nathan Dyer, down the left and crossed low to Gornell, who Stephen Dobbie, Luke Moore, stuck out a leg and forced Andy Warrington Scott Sinclair, Joe Allen, Mark into a smart save at his near post. Gornell had Gower another effort 10 minutes later, this time firing Subs used - Leon Britton wide on the half-volley from 25 yards. for Gower 41 mins; Darren Accrington were the only side likely to score Pratley for Dobbie 76 mins; in the opening 20 minutes, and came close Craig Beattie for Moore 83 to taking the lead again on 19 minutes. Andy mins; Proctor carried the ball down the right, before Subs not used - Cedric cutting inside and firing a left-footed shot just van der Gun, Albert Serran, over Warrington’s crossbar. Ashley Richards, Yves MaThe Millers sprung into life on the half hour Kalambay, when Marshall cut inside and carried the ball from just inside the Accrington half into their ROVERS - Neil Sullivan; area. Faced with three Accrington defenders, Sam Hird, Wayne Thomas, George Friend, Joseph Mills; John Oster, Paul Keegan, Mark Wilson, Franck Moussa; Dean Shiels, Jason Euell Subs used - Matt Kilgallon MILLERS NEWS for Thomas 73 mins; Dennis www.themillers.co.uk Souza for Keegan 86 mins; Byron Webster for Hird 86 Boston United joint manager and mins. Rotherham United’s Participation Officer Subs not used - Gary Woods Paul Hurst revealed his delight at signing gk left-back Jamie Green on a one-month loan deal. players wearing a red and Green, 21, moves to York Street to help Boston white hooped shirt as they in their quest for promotion with the Pilgrims emerge from the tunnel - and currently sat in third place in the Blue Square it all starts this Saturday Bet North Division, just one division below the against Watford. From Conference National league. that moment, the noise “I am really pleased to add Jamie to our side,” needs to continue and the Hurst told www.themillers.co.uk encouragement to never cease, “He can operate in a left back and left wing whether it be cheering, egging position and I can see him play a role in both players on or having the drum roles during his time with us. I think it is a being beat at a thunderous coup for Boston to get a player of Jamie’s calibre who has played quite a lot of first team rate to create a cauldron football for a player of his age. I would like to atmosphere.” thank Ronnie and the club for letting us have “These players have and will him on board.” continue to put 110% into Boston are currently a part time club so Green their performances for the will still be involved in training with the team and supporters - so I Millers throughout his spell with the Pilgrims. ask you all to come down to “Jamie will continue to train with Rotherham the Keepmoat Stadium on but will also train with us during Tuesday and Saturday afternoon for the Thursday nights,” added Hurst. Watford match and give 110% “We have taken Jamie initially for a month so we will see if anything changes with that a support back to the players.” come the end of his spell.” “Together, we can start to Hurst and fellow joint manager and former put some results together and achieve anything we want to - Miller Rob Scott have led Boston to third but we need to do exactly that; place in the table and are chasing their second consecutive promotion. In a tight league Hurst stick together.” hopes that the addition of Green could be the “And, in line with that catalyst to help Boston consolidate their play sentiment, myself and the off place, with the chasing pack closing in on Doncaster Rovers directors the divisions top five. will be right there with you “We are determined to stay within the top five this weekend - in the Polypipe but there are around three teams with games in hand that are trying to catch us,” he continued. South Stand - supporting the Rovers and joining the fans so “We need to make sure we continue to pick up points and hopefully Jamie can help us secure that we can together get the the necessary points to keep us in the play off lads back to winning ways.” “So get down to the Keepmoat places.” Green has struggled for regular football this Stadium on Saturday for the season with Tom Newey being the primary clash against Watford!” choice at left back, although Green did find himself back in the first 11 last month for “Rovers Till I Die!” games against Wycombe and Stevenage. “I think that Jamie has been a little frustrated - John Ryan, Chairman that he hasn’t figured much in the first team,

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he showed some skill to find a bit of space, but his eventual shot was deflected behind for a corner. After a pedestrian start to the second half by both teams the Millers finally broke the deadlock after 57 minutes. A ball into the area fell to the feet of Henderson and after good footwork he turned his man before being upended, the loose ball fell to Daley who slammed the ball home for his first goal for the club from 12 yards out. Stanley responded soon after with a shot which tested Warrington. Gornell again was looking a threat in attack and when he pulled the trigger on the turn from 20 yards it brought a smart low stop from the Millers number one. A minute later Warrington was extended again when Luke Joyce hammered in a ferocious strike from 25 yards which Warrington tipped over the ball. From the resulting corner a cross came in from Sean McConville but Gornell headed over from eight yards out. Daley was denied a second goal in stoppage time when he was played in on goal after a great run by Law, but after calmly slotting the ball beyond Ian Dunbavin his celebrations were halted by the offside flag. The Millers made the points safe deep into injury time when great work by Henderson resulted in a chance for Le Fondre, who drilled the ball beyond Dunbavin with a low shot from just inside the area. Rotherham United: Warrington; Tonge, Mullins, Fenton, Newey, Marshall (Harrison 84), J. Taylor, Law, Daley, Henderson, Le Fondre. Subs not used: Green, Ashworth, Bradley, Warne, Randall, Annerson. Accrington Stanley: Dunbavin; Winnard, Hessey, Proctor, Ryan, Barnett (McConville 62), Edwards, Joyce, Gornell, Jacobson, Craney (Putterill 85). Subs not used: Cisak, Long, Lindfield, Murphy, Boulding. Attendance: 2,529 (57). like anyone would be if they haven’t been playing,” admitted Hurst. “I know he will come here with a good attitude, and he already knows the likes of Marc Newsham and Jamie Yates who we have at the club, so there will be no problem in terms of settling in. He will be making his debut tonight against Solihull Moors who are a side that are on a really good run so it is a good game for him to come into.”

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sen, whilst the half ended with two free-kicks from Riise, from the second of which, Collins headed wide. Both sides were unchanged for the start of the second MATCH REPORT period and United withstood a www.sufc.co.uk small spell of pressure beUnited had two attempts on fore hitting back with a good goal cleared off the line and chance on 48 minutes. Riise’s were undone by a moment of cross saw Cresswell win the magic from Palace’s Darren initial header but he could not get on the end of the loose ball Ambrose. and Speroni gathered. The second half volley from Full-backs Nosworthy and Ambrose was all that sepaLowton were booked for fouls rated the teams and for long and Palace’s Moxey drilled an periods United looked the effort into Simonsen’s arms better side. but the United goalkeeper However, efforts from Richcould do little about the home ard Cresswell and Marcus Bent were bundled away by side taking the lead with 20 Nathaniel Clyne and David minutes to go. Wright respectively when United were still on top and the home goalkeeper, Julian forcing Palace back but a moSperoni had been beaten. ment of magic gave the home Adams again rotated his team, side the advantage. A hopeful making five changes from hook forward was flicked on Tuesday’s draw with Reading. by both Danns and Vaughan Nosworthy, Lowry, Lowton, and AMBROSE took a touch Riise and Bogdanovic all before adjusting his body and started, at the expense of volleying a 25-yarder beyond Parrino, Ertl and Yeates, who the reach of Simonsen. dropped to the bench, whilst The response of Adams was Jordan was ill and Vokes to throw on two more strikpicked up a slight hamstring ers, Bent and Evans, at the problem. Palace brought Danns back into the team and expense of midfielders Doyle and Quinn. The reshuffle saw gave a debut to on loan FulRiise shift into a central midham midfielder Dikgacoi. United continued with a 4-4-2 field role. A third change soon followed with Yeates replacformation. Nosworthy took ing Bogdanovic. over at right-back with ColAs the final ten minutes lins and Lowry in the centre of defence and Lowton on the approached Palace had two left. The midfield, from right chances to extend their to left, was Riise, Williamson, advantage. From a corner, Doyle and Quinn, with Cress- Dikgacoi’s near-post flick was well partnering in Bogdanovic cleared by Nosworthy and in attack. then Scannell’s 20-yard shot The opening exchanges were was wide. frantic with United playing Collins did well on two octheir part. After a snapshot casions to keep out Palace from Ambrose swung wide and Williamson was the third in the opening minute, the Blade to pick up a booking. Blades hit back. Collins Two corners caused problems headed wide a Riise corner for the home side, the second and the home defence were of which saw Bent win the peppered with a number of header but Wright cleared off dangerous crosses. the line with Speroni beaten. On 13 minutes, from Quinn’s corner, Lowry missed a header From the same move, Palace broke away with the pace of and Cresswell bundled toScannell but Ambrose was wards goal but Clyne belted unable to accept the gift of a clear and his Palace mates second goal. looked a threat on the break. Five injury-time minutes Vaughan drilled over after being put through by Zaha and presented added hope and then Simonsen had to parry although the late pressure was away a powerful effort from coming from the Blades, there Dikgacoi, watching anxiously was little in terms of penetraas Ambrose fired the rebound tion. Evans was booked late wide. on, presumably for speaking Just before the halfway mark out of turn, and Palace held on in the half Simonsen was to secure the points. called upon again, he displayed strong hands to turn Palace: Speroni, Clyne, away a 35-yard free-kick from Wright, McCarthy, AmAmbrose, which deflected off brose (Davis 87), Danns, Riise. United also tried a long Zaha (Scannell 66), Vaughan ranger but Doyle’s shot flew (Counago 87), Moxey, Gardover the crossbar. ner, Dikgacoi. The Blades were shading Unused: Barrett, Iversen, possession but the opportuniPrice, Easter. ties continued at both ends. On 36 minutes gone, Riise did well to get to the byline on the Blades: Simonsen, Nosright and deliver a cross which worthy, Doyle (Evans 72), Bogdanovic (Yeates 76), WilMcCarthy headed wide as Cresswell dived in at the near liamson, Cresswell, Lowry, Collins, Quinn (Bent 72), post. Palace hit back soon after when Danns robbed Doyle Lowton, Riise. but Zaha was off target. Unused: Ertl, Calve, Long, Dikgacoi also shot at SimonParrino.

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United’s plight and long wait for a win under Micky Adams will not result in him walking away from his job. He takes his team to Scunthorpe on Tuesday looking for his ﬁrst three pointer at what would be a signiﬁcant venue given the positions of both clubs, and insists that his own personal position doesn’t concern him: “I am not concerned with Micky Adams, just the club and everybody else concerned with it, including, of course, the supporters. “I have had promotions at other clubs and been happier for others than for myself. I am a big boy and I won’t quit - and that is nothing to do with United being my club. “Why should I? I am working as hard as I possibly can, mostly with what I have inherited here. I was under no illusions that this was going to be a tough job when I came. “I have brought Dave Bassett in to help and we know that we have to have long term strategy. My contract is for two and a half years and we have to have time to put the strategy into practice. “At the moment people can’t see the wood for the trees but we are working very hard behind the scenes to make things happen for the better. “Okay, I might lose my job eventually but that is not a message I am getting from within the club or with the local media at the moment and it is a long way from my thoughts.”

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It’s now been ten games since Micky Adams took charge; since then and are still searching for a win prior to their trip to Glanford Park last night. Though, whilst it must seem all doom and gloom following that defeat to Palace at the weekend which spread the Eagles to a ﬁve point gap a lot must be taken into account that United aren’t playing poorly. They have huffed, and puffed in front of goal with little results – that may not be acceptable to most fans and don’t get me wrong, it is worrying that the defence is considering goals whilst none or not enough are being ﬁred home at the right

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United have allowed Jamie Ward to leave Bramall Lane and join Derby County on loan until the end of the season. The recent arrivals of Sam Vokes and Bjorn Helge Riise have allowed Micky Adams to accept Derby’s proposal. Ward has featured 21 times for the Blades this season, scoring one goal, a penalty against Aston Villa in the FA Cup in January, but his season has been plagued with hamstring problems. In his Blades career, after joining from Chesterﬁeld in January 2009, Ward has scored 11 goals in 48 starts and 22 more appearances from the substitute’s bench.

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Shefﬁeld United’s half term open training session at Bramall Lane on Thursday has been amended due to the recent wet weather. Concerns that a training session just 48 hours before the home match against Derby County might harm the surface of the pitch have led to the changes. The ﬁrst team squad training session has been dropped, but a signing session with the players will now take place in the Legends of the Lane from 1-2.30pm. Dave McCarthy, United’s head of operations, said: “It is unfortunate but the recent poor weather means we have had to change our plans regarding the training session. We aim to have an open training session during the school holidays in the future.” The Blades Superstore will retain its special offers with huge reductions and kids shirts at only £5. Anyone spending over £5 in the Shop on Thursday will get a limited edition 2010/11 season players’ poster that fans can get signed on the day.

end. Last week we touched that an Attacking-Midﬁelder should be drafted in; I still stand by that claim, he would give the front two a massive boost and hopefully would grab a few goals in the process. Darren Ambrose would have proved a suitable choice in pre-season; his goal on Saturday was his 21st of the campaign in a struggling Palace side. The Blades host Derby County this weekend, another side who could drop into the relegation mix; I would be more than happy with that if it came at the Blades expense of Championship survival. But getting points on the board is important right now and if they didn’t get anything at Scunthorpe then surely at least a point can be picked up against the Rams.

from others and being adaptable helped him to find global success in football and property. Kevin was at an ‘In Conversation With...’ discussion at Sheffield Hallam University, as part of the University’s special nights out season. Speaking to a packed lecture theatre, he spoke about his working class roots, his success as an entrepreneur and the challenges he faced in the boardroom at Bramall Lane. Speaking to the audience in the Pennine Theatre, he said: “Everyone makes mistakes and the fear of failure drives you on in business. I’m lucky that over the years I’ve had partnerships with many great people and made some great friends. “Business can be exciting - it can be stress, strain and hassle, but it can be exciting. You’ve got to adapt to be successful in business, especially overseas. Don’t always believe you know what’s right, but learn from your partners.” Kevin originally studied at Sheffield Hallam, where he trained to be a surveyor. He has been at the forefront of sport in South Yorkshire since 2008, when he became Chairman of Sheffield United football club. The Sheffield-born entrepreneur shed light on a colourful career that includes the high-profile high court battle with West Ham United, multi million pound business deals and ownership of a Chinese football club, Chengdu Blades. He said: “I never set out to pursue an exciting career. My ethic was always just to drive myself forward. I’ve always enjoyed learning and I wanted to learn the business of football. I’ve taken a lot of risks and had a lot of able people working with me. If I’ve got an Achilles Heel it’s that I can’t resist an opportunity.” Kevin also had some advice for the business studies students in the audience. He said: “An entrepreneur is a leader, not an executive. You have to work with executives, but you’re different, and it can get lonely. And you’ve got to have humour - be a serious businessperson but never be a serious person.”

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Sheffield Wednesday exited the FA Cup on Saturday, going down 3-0 to Premiership outfit Birmingham City at St Andrew’s. Goals from Jean Beausejour, Obafemi Martins and David Murphy did the damage, although the Owls did have moments of their own going forward. But the Blues had the clinical edge in the final third to progress to round six, leaving Wednesday to concentrate their efforts on climbing the League 1 table. After a solid start to the cup clash, the visitors saw that promise undone by Brum on six minutes, when Lee Bowyer burst down the left side of the penalty area and cut back for Beausejour to drill past Nicky Weaver. The Owls responded well, though, and were almost level inside five minutes but Neil Mellor’s low effort was deflected wide for a corner. Play soon reverted to the other end and Keith Fahey forced a fine save from Weaver with a free kick right on the edge of the box. Weaver was called into action from the next attack, diving low to avert Beausejour’s low drive round the post. Blues enjoyed most of the possession and the second goal that was looming duly arrived on 16 minutes. Martins showed the Owls’ defence a clean pair of heels and advanced to slot home in front of the 4,000+ travelling fans from Sheffield. Birmingham suffered a blow when Alexander Hleb

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was stretchered off after a mistimed tackle by James O’Connor, before the Owls made a change when Richard Hinds came on for Mark Reynolds. Cameron Jerome went close for the home side as half time approached but Wednesday also threatened when Michael Morrison’s shot from ten yards was blocked by Stephen Carrr. The Owls came closer still just before the break. Daniel Jones did well to shake off the attention of Stephen Carr and slide a low cross across the danger zone but the ball just evaded the loitering Mellor. Wednesday made two more changes for the second half, with Michael Morrison and O’Connor making way for Mark Beevers and Liam Palmer. But the pendulum stayed the way of Birmingham, who extended their lead on 52 minutes. A curling corner from the right fell kindly to Murphy to hit high into the net from close range and effectively put Birmingham out of reach. Martins could and should have made it four moments later but clipped over the bar following good work from substitute David Bentley. Wednesday rallied and enjoyed pockets of possession as the remainder of the game unfolded but couldn’t breach the Blues’ backline and the contest petered out with Birmingham’s route to the quarter ﬁnals safely secure.

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Gary Megson once more rued the poor defending that saw the Owls exit the FA Cup at Birmingham on Saturday. Following a steady start from Wednesday to the ﬁfth round clash, the Blues scored from their ﬁrst attack after six minutes and netted again ten minutes later. Both goals came as a result of uncertain defending, as Megson told the press after the game: “It’s been the same since I arrived here, poor defending has cost us goals. Birmingham didn’t have to work for those goals because we gifted the goals to them. “We cannot keep defending like that, players have to improve and they know that. We had chances of our own and played well at the start of the game, we were on the front foot. But the defending has let us down again.” Megson did take some positives from St Andrew’s, namely the performances of Reda Johnson and substitute Liam Palmer. Birmingham: Doyle, Murphy, He added: “I thought Reda Johnson (Mutch 63), Carr, Johnson was our best player. Parnaby, Hleb (Bentley 26), He was head and shoulders Beausejour, Fahey, Bowyer, above everybody else. Jerome (Phillips 46), Martins “He looked like a Premiership Unused substitutes: Foster, Larsson, Gardner, Zigic player and that is the kind of standard I want to see week Owls: Weaver, Spurr, R in, week out. Johnson, M Morrison “Liam Palmer was a big plus (Beevers 46), Reynolds point when he came on for the (Hinds 28), Jones, Osbourne, O’Connor (Palmer 46), Teale, second half. He held the ball well and looked comfortable. Morrison, Mellor He showed he can handle the Unused substitutes: Jameson, occasion.” Sedgwick, Potter, Heffernan

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It’s well documented in S6 that Wednesdayites are the best fans on the planet - and extremely welcome when our magniﬁcent support is recognised elsewhere. Following the Owls’ FA Cup trip to Premiership side Birmingham on Saturday - when Wednesday were vociferously backed by over 4,000 fans - we received the following message from St Andrew’s season ticket holder Allan Pearcey:. “We supporters nationally always appear in the Press whenever the ‘yobs’ are active. But very little is ever recorded as below. “As a Birmingham City season ticket holder for many years, may I express my sincere thanks and admiration for the way your 4,000 plus fans who attended the cup-tie last Saturday at St Andrew’s behaved. “They really were a credit to the game, and at a time when only bad news regarding supporters seems to make the news, shows that there is still a majority of fans who are as ‘good as gold’. “Even though the match was not going their way, they were still singing and enjoying themselves up to and after the ﬁnal whistle. “Thanks you ‘Owls’ for coming to Birmingham. Thanks for your very vocal support for your team. And hopefully, please come again one day (when you get promoted - not us relegated of course!” Everyone at Hillsborough would like to thank Allan for making the time and effort to send us his thoughts. And as ever, our thanks also go to you wonderful Wednesdayites who make this club so special.

ABSEIL RAISES £19,000

The money raised will help the charity partnership achieve its goal of raising £5 million to fund CLIC Sargent specialist children’s cancer nurses who help children with cancer spend more time at home and less time in hospital. GAFFERʼS REACTION Noemie Salvaudon, assistant www.swfc.co.uk event fundraiser for CLIC Adrenalin lovers from across Sargent said: “On behalf of Shefﬁeld came face to face CLIC Sargent, I would really with a terrifying 100ft drop like to thank everyone that when abseiling from the roof supported us and took part of Hillsborough Stadium for in the abseil at Hillsborough a children’s cancer charity. The event saw 78 people including a number of Shefﬁeld Wednesday supporters and staff tackle the huge challenge of abseiling from the South Stand’s old clock to the pitch below. The brave participants raised more than £19,000 from children and young people’s cancer charity CLIC Sargant.

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stadium. We had a fantastic response with 78 people taking part on Valentines Weekend, with some in fantastic fancy dress. We achieved our target and the £19,000 raised will go towards offering clinical, practical and emotional support for families affected by childhood cancer. “The South Stand was an amazing venue and I would also like to thank the team at Shefﬁeld Wednesday for allowing it to take place.”

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