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as well as seeking out new musical talent.

This week, OSMC has launched its online competition for local bands and solo artists.

The prize will be an opportunity to perform live on stage in support of headliner Mumzy Stranger.

The festival has been organised by local people including faith leaders, City of Sanctuary, Hope not Hate, Love Music Hate Racism, Unite Against Fascism and trade unions. They decided

to use the holiday weekend to bring together Sheffielders in a major display of the city’s talents in music, dance, food and culture.

“This will be a joyful demonstration of all that is good and positive in Sheffield,” says Bishop Steven Croft, the Bishop of Sheffield. “We’re delighted that Mumzy Stranger has agreed to give up an afternoon to put his seal of approval on the event, which will feature music,

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This has been a week of highs and lows, both domestically and internationally Events in Libya have overshadowed the terrible devastation in Japan as most of the rest of the world have united to put a stop to the antics of ‘mad dog’ Colonel Gadaffi, who has been using military force against his own civilian people.

As in Iraq, it seems that in countries that generate fabulous wealth due to their abundance of oil, there is one ambitious bully boy who wants it all to himself and is prepared to go to any lengths to steal it from his fellow countrymen. Evidence of Gadaffi’s plundering is in the fact that his playboy son spent one hundred and forty million pounds in a single year enjoying the good life. David Cameron has greatly enhanced his profile by his speedy condemnation of these atrocities, and has been instrumental in galvanising the United Nations to take military action to prevent any further loss of life to innocent citizens. Notable absentees in this cause have been Russia, China and surprisingly Germany. The Sun newspaper, never shy of coming up with an impact front page, came up with a classic... ‘Top Guns 1 Mad Dog 0’ I have never been impressed by bullies, as in every case, they are cowards. This prompt action by our Prime Minister will improve his kudos in a week when the budget will doubtless, though necessary, will be hugely unpopular, particularly in the socialist republic of South Yorkshire.

England’s rugby union team let the country down by being soundly thrashed by Ireland, giving the ‘Paddys’ good reason to lower a few pints of Guinness, as if they hadn’t got it already with St. Patrick’s Day. It always amazes me that this day is celebrated in this country by the English a lot more than St Georges Day. The only explanation I can think of is to do with the consumption of alcohol.

England cricket team did much to redress the balance winning a real nail biter against the West Indies to progress to the quarter finals of the Cricket

World Cup, where they face a tough game against Sri Lanka on Saturday.

Perhaps the surprise sporting result of the weekend was the fantastic victory at Bramall Lane, where the Blades completely outplayed promotion hopeful Leeds United by two goals to nil. The Owls lost by the same score in the Sky televised match against an impressive Southampton.

Chesterfield continued their promotion push with the televised demolition of fellow promotion hopefuls Rotherham and their hopes were further enhanced by second placed Bury losing and third placed Wycombe Wanderers only managing a draw. Watching the game, they will both give both Sheffield teams a good game next season, assuming they get promoted, the Blades are relegated and the Owls remain in division one. Should Rotherham be also promoted, there will be some very tasty local derbys next season, attracting good crowds, which will be a great financial boost to them all.

We were looking forward to seeing the legendary Frank White at the Horse and Jockey at nearby Unstone on Saturday night, but Frank was sadly ill and could not perform. However, this particularly well run pub had a ready replacement in my favourite band of all time, Junkyard Dog, who were doubtless refreshed after having their first Saturday off last week in ten years. As usual, Junkyard Dog were excellent and played to a capacity audience.

I called the next day to pick up my car and see my neighbours, Pat and Ron, who dine there every Sunday. I sampled a bit of food from the carvery and have to say it was superb.

It seems that never a week goes by without having to report the passing of someone in showbusiness, and this week is no exception. We mourn the passing of Jet Harris, excellent bass guitarist with the Shadows, backing group of Sir Cliff Richard, and having many hits on their own, including the legendary ‘Apache’ Jet died aged 71, losing his fight with cancer.

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There were these two cows, chatting over the fence between their fields. The first cow said, “I tell you, this mad-cow-disease is really pretty scary. They say it is spreading fast; I heard it hit some cows down on the Johnson Farm.” The other cow replies, “I ain’t worried, it don’t affect us ducks.”

A blind man with a Guide dog at his side walks into a grocery store. The man walks to the middle of the store, picks up the dog by the tail, and starts swinging the dog around in circles over his head.

The store manager, who has seen all this, thinks this is quite strange. So, he decides to find out what’s going on. The store manager approaches the blind man swinging the dog and says, “Pardon me. May I help you with something.” The blind man says, “No thanks. I’m just looking around.”

Fred got home from his Sunday round of golf later than normal and very tired. “Bad day at the course?” his wife asked. “Everything was going fine,” he said.

“Then Harry had a heart attack and died on the 10th tee.” “Oh, that’s awful!” “You’re not kidding. For the whole back nine it was hit the ball, drag Harry, hit the ball, drag Harry.”

The Pope met with the College of Cardinals to discuss a proposal from Shimon Peres, the former leader of Israel. “Your holiness,” said one of the Cardinals, “Mr. Peres wants to determine whether Jews or Catholics are superior, by challenging you to a golf match.” The Pope was greatly disturbed, as he had never held a golf club in his life. “Not to worry,” said the Cardinal, “we’ll call America and talk to Jack Nicklaus. We’ll make him a Cardinal, he can play Shimon Peres... We can’t lose!” Everyone agreed it was a good idea. The call was made and, of course, Jack was honored and agreed to play. The day after the match, Nicklaus reported to the Vatican to inform the Pope of his success in the match. “I came in second, your Holiness,” said Nicklaus.

“Second?!!” exclaimed the surprised Pope. “You came in second to Shimon Peres?!!” “No,” said Nicklaus, “second to Rabbi Woods.”

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Frankenstein’s Wedding We were promised a ‘magical’ retelling of Mary Shelly’s classic horror story in Frankenstein’s Wedding, but what I watched was a half live indie music event that was more Rocky Horror Picture Show than the brooding and evocative spectacle I was expecting. Twelve thousand people were invited to join Doctor Victor Frankenstein and his bride for their wedding at Kirkstall Abbey (in Leeds) on Saturday night, but even a crowd of that magnitude couldn’t inject any electricity into this event.

Like Frankenstein’s monster, this was a mishmash of badly sewn together ideas that failed on just about every level. A mixture of pre-recorded material, live music, and the filmed live wedding itself, while each individual item might have worked fine on its own, the show as a whole was more tragic affair than love affair. The decision to use pre-recorded scenes and live action was utterly baffling as the difference between the two was massive and only set to jar the live scenes even further from the integrity of the show.

Victor Frankenstein (Andrew Gower) stretched the part of scientific genius to the limit. I couldn’t imagine him giving me directions to the Wicker, never mind him discovering the forbidden secrets to life itself, and with Lacey Turner as Elizabeth, it was all a bit pantomime – they clearly learned how to act from their time at the Eastenders School of Overacting.

Criticisms aside, this was an ambitious (perhaps overly so) bit of television that’s a far cry from the fixation on reality and Z list celebrity shows we’re currently being spoon fed. However, with live episodes of Eastenders and Coronation Street being so flawlessly shot, I can’t help but think that this simple story should have gone a lot more fluidly. It wasn’t bad; it just wasn’t nearly as good as it should have been. A missed opportunity.

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Across

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Last Weekʼs Solutions ACROSS: 7) Juvenile, 8) Away, 9) Skate, 10) Officer, 11) Razor, 13) Wrapper, 16) Stirrup, 17) Still, 18) Tribute, 20) Yacht, 23) Mess, 24) Exercise.

DOWN: 1) Tusk, 2) Next door, 3) Kit, 4) Welfare, 5) Taxi, 6) Farewell, 12) Attorney, 14) Pittance, 15) Rustler, 19) Base, 21) Hush, 22) Pew.

The Only Way is Essex Set eyeballs to Vajazzle, for The Only Way is Essex is back and the first episode saw the Brentwood gang in full form as the play out the mockumentary of their utterly vapid lives with fake boobs, tans and very false smiles. The show that took the world by storm features a cast that makes the average Big Brother housemate look like a Mensa member and with dialogue that the love child of Katie Price and Peaches Geldof would find shallow. I can’t imagine any of the cast can walk and chew gum at the same time, but, despite that, the show is impossibly compulsive viewing. Will Mark and Lauren ever get together? Does anyone care? Probably not. But The Only Way is Essex is back and worse - it looks set to spawn a series of spin offs: The Only Way is Liverpool and The Only Way is Newcastle…

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After a hugely successful UK tour in 2010, Kings of the charts Westlife will be hitting the road once again in March 2011 to wow audiences up and down the country. The boys will return to Sheffield when they play two nights at the Motorpoint Arena on the 28th & 29th March 2011.

Revered for their spectacular live shows, created with visionary William Baker (Kylie, Leona, Bjork), the band will be visiting arenas in 9 cities throughout March 2011. The shows will include the band’s biggest hits as well as tracks off their 2009 double platinum album Where We Are and from the brand new album they are currently in the studio working on, due for release in November 2010.

Westlife are among the world’s most prolific touring acts, with nine sell out tours already under their belts, including playing to a sell out crowd at the legendary Croke Park in Dublin. They have sold more tickets at London’s Wembley Arena than any other act and have played a record number of dates there, an amazing 25.

No pop band can compare to Westlife’s extraordinary success, having been certified by the BPI as the biggest selling band of the past decade. During their 11 years at the top of pop’s hierarchy, the band has sold over 43 million records globally. In the UK alone they have scored ten multi-platinum albums and a record breaking 14 No.1 hits (behind only Elvis and The Beatles). They have also picked up innumerable awards and appeared on hundreds of magazine covers around the world. They are the only recording artists to win the prestigious Record Of The Year an incredible four times (other top awards include two BRITS and an MTV Europe Award).

Westlife will be joined on tour by Female Quintet Wonderland. At first glance, Wonderland’s arrival on the pop scene seems almost rocket-fuelled. The part-Irish, part English quintet - Sharon Condon, Corrina Durran, Jodi Albert, Kasey Smith and Leigh Learmont - were hand-picked by Louis Walsh at a 2008 audition in Dublin. Since then they’ve since sashayed before primetime TV shows and stadium audiences of nearly 85,000. They release debut single and radio hit Not A Love Song, today on Mercury Records.

Wonderland’s emergence owes plenty to their combined vocal effervescence. With five lead singers working in unison, this is a band big on wide-ranging harmonies and soulful pop hooks; a girl group taking their lead from substance rather than style. The girls have spent the past 2 years since their successful auditions, writing, recording and team bonding.

Wonderland have already supported Westlife and Boyzone on tour, and made an appearance at the 2010 Isle of Wight Festival. They also had their own ITV2 show – Louis Walsh & Kian Egan’s Next Big Thing: Wonderland that aired last Autumn.

Tickets for Westlife’s second show at the Motorpoint Arena on Tuesday 29th March 2011 are priced £40.50 (may be subject to booking fee) are now on sale. A very limited number of tickets are still available for their opening night in Sheffield on the 28th March. To book tickets call in person at the venue, book online at www.motorpointarena.co.uk or call the ticket hotline on 0114 256 56 56.

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If you yelled for 8 years, 7 months and 6 days you would have produced enough sound energy to heat one cup of coffee.

If you farted consistently for 6 years and 9 months, enough gas is produced to create the energy of an atomic bomb The human heart creates enough pressure when it pumps out to the body to squirt blood 30 feet A pig’s orgasm lasts 30 minutes.

A cockroach will live nine days without its head before it starves to death Banging your head against a wall uses 150 calories an hour The flea can jump 350 times its body length. For a human, that would be equivalent to jumping the length of a football field The catfish has over 27,000 taste buds Some lions mate over 50 times a day Butterflies taste with their feet The strongest muscle in the body is the tongue.

Elephants are the only animals that cannot jump A cat’s urine glows under a black light An ostrich’s eye is bigger than its brain Starfish have no brains Polar bears are left-handed Humans, bonobo monkeys, and dolphins are the only species that have sex for pleasure

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Celestial Mythology Naming the Zodiac Signs We have the Ancient Greeks to thank for naming the Zodiac signs. Have you ever wondered why Taurus is represented by a Bull, while Leo is a lion? Well it’s all down to the ancient Greeks. When astrologers looked to the skies they saw various animals and heroes from Greek mythology, which they believed the Gods had placed there personally. Zodiac means ‘Circle of Animals’ as animals and hybrids make up most of the Constellation.

Aries the Ram - Murder plot Aries originates from the legend of King Athamus who tried to murder his son Phrixius. When a golden ram allowed itself to be slaughtered instead of Phrixius, Zeus, gave the animal immortality by creating a constellation in the stars in the shape of a Ram. Taurus the Bull - Animal Magnetism Zeus was married to Goddess Hera Europa when she caught his eye. Knowing Europa’s love of animals he appeared to her in disguise as a magnificent White Bull.

Europa climbed on Zeus back thinking Zeus was a white bull. But then he changed into an eagle and seduced Europa. He was so pleased with himself that he made a pattern of stars in the shape of a White Bull.

Gemini the Twins - Life for a Life Though twins Castor and Pollux were born of different farthers they were classed as twins. Castor was wounded in battle, Pollux was distraught and killed himself. Zeus paid tribute to the twins and created the Constellation of Gemini.

Cancer the Crab - Claws Out While Hercules another son of Zeus fought a bloody battle an enormous monster crab was deployed to attack his feet and legs. Hercules stamped the Crab to death. However legend tells the Goddess Hera granted the crab immortality among the stars.

Leo the Lion - Roaring success Leo, Lion of Nemea, he had an armour plated skin and felt no pain. Hercules fought the lion to death and wore his armoured skin as a trophy. Zeus was so impressed he placed the Lions shape in the Heavens.

Some historians believe that the practice of using the Sun, Moon and Planets relative to this ring of stars to predict the future. Priests in Sumeria, Babylon and Assyria associated the constellations and planets with their Gods.

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Virgo The Maiden - Lost in Paradise This sign represents Astraea the Goddess of Chastiy. Zeus gave Pandora a box, “never open it” he said, she did and released evil into the world. The Gods went back to Mount Olympus but Astraea loved Earth so much she was the last to leave. To celebrate her love, Zeus set her in the sky as the symbol of the Virgin Maiden.

Libra the Scales - Justice for All Themis is the Goddess of Justice. As legend goes, they where postioned in the sky by Zeus. So that Justice could be maintained.

Scorpio - The Scorpion Insect Killer A giant Scorpion was sent to kill the hunter Orion, who had become the envy of the Gods. The Scorpion stung Orion to death. In respect of the titanic struggle Zeus immortalised the pair in the stars.

Sagittarius - Immortal Wound Hercules accidently shot the Centaur Cheiron in the leg with a posionous arrow. The Centaur who was immortal was in constant pain. In a bid to end his agony, Cheiron swapped places with the God Prometheus, who had been punished by Zeus and left chained to a rock for an Eagle ready to devour his liver. This was the only way Cheiron could die. Zeus was impressed by this so he honoured Cheiron with his own star sign.

Capricorn - Four legged Friend Capricorn is seen as a Goat. Zeus`s father the cannibal Cronos, ate the children to stop them challenging him as adults. Zeus fled to the woods and he was looked after by the Goat Amalthea who fed him her milk. Zeus now as an adult killed his father Cronos and showed his gratitude to Amalthea by setting her in the stars for all eternity.

Aquarius the Water Carrier - A Watery Grave In a Greek version of the Biblical flood Zeus drowned the Earth under the waters of heaven. The God Aquarius poured water from a large vessel. A new race was born when sole survivors Deucalion and his wife Pyrrha threw stones over their shoulders and turned them into humans.

In recogintion of Aquarius’ part in his plan, Zeus created the star concellation of the Water Carrier.

Pisces the Fish - Great Escape Aphrohide and her son Eros were set upon by the sea monster Typhon. Zeus saved them by transforming them into fish. He put their image into the heavens for all to see.

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You are the go-getter of the zodiac and with the Sun in your sign, you’d think it would be all systems go now.

And, to a degree, they can be. However, some hopes may slow right down which can cause huge frustration.

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Recently you have been showing a more assertive streak, but your skills as a listener are going to be crucial from here on in. At work you may find yourself in some kind of negotiator role but you can be very successful at balancing each side and reaching agreement. Call for more advice…

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The beguiling Venus moves into the most romantic zone, and can bring a softening vibe to all sorts of situations.

But whilst your social life can blossom from this, do give yourself the permission to have a few relaxing evenings and to catch up on your sleep. Call for more news…

If a friend or associate doesn’t immediately answer a message, give them the benefit of any doubt. Mix ups in communications, and especially around your social life, can occur more frequently now, so check out all the facts before feeling you’ve been shunned. Call for more…

You can organize a social gathering at home, but someone may disappoint and cancel, at the last moment.

Try to take this in your stride, for this can help you to get to know another new friend much better. A change of plans may also affect a new romance or a date. Call for more news…

You’re showing a real determination around some of your big goals, but unbeknown to you, something can change this week which is beyond your control. However, keep the diplomacy going, and remain focused on your hopes. Things will fall into place. Call for more advice…

If you’re in the process of leasing or buying a property, expect delays. To push things along, you will need to ensure all those involved, are properly briefed and attending to things on your behalf. If you’re looking to upgrade a current home, get more than one quote. Call me for more advice…

If you are set to travel this week, factor in a Plan B. Industrial disputes, traffic snarl ups or flight cancellations could impact on you, so a contingency will be helpful.

Fortunately, someone else’s financial fortune can rub off on you and a windfall can drop your way. Call for more advice…

Even a trusty domestic appliance may go on the blink now Aquarius, but don’t worry, because any replacement will be more efficient and save you money in the long run. Talking of cash, whatever your circumstances, a slice of luck is a real possibility from here on in. Call for more…

Be persistent if someone owes you cash, or you await a payout on an insurance claim. If you can link this to diplomacy, better still. Solo? Your love life enters a rosier phase, and it can be someone with a magnetic aura who draws your attention. Call me for your love scope in full…

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The Department of Health’s Act FAST television campaign to raise awareness of the signs of stroke is being re-run this month (March 2011).

NHS Sheffield and Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust have joined together to back the campaign and urge people to learn how to recognise the signs. Remember FAST - ask yourself these questions: Face - has their face fallen on one side? Can they smile?

Arms - can they raise both arms and keep them there?

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Time - time to call 999 if you see any single one of these signs.

Stroke causes irreversible damage to the brain. A stroke occurs when a blood clot blocks an artery or a blood vessel ruptures or bleeds. The faster you recognise stroke and react to it, the more of the brain you can save. People who get to hospital within three hours of an attack can receive treatment that can reduce their chance of suffering further brain damage or dying. For more information visit: www.nhs.uk/actfast where you can find a video of the adverts and also an interactive test.

Alexis Wieroniey, Policy and Campaigns Officer, The Prostate Cancer Charity

Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men in the UK. Every year 37,000 men are diagnosed with prostate cancer and 10,000 men die from the disease. Prostate cancer mainly affects men over 50 and the risk increases with age. You are two and a half times more likely to develop prostate cancer if your father or brother has had it. African Caribbean men are three times more likely to develop prostate cancer than white men of the same age.

The Prostate Cancer Charity is launching a new campaign on 30th March, called the Testing Choices campaign, which calls on politicians to do more to improve men’s understanding and awareness of prostate cancer testing.

The PSA test is a blood test that can diagnose prostate problems that might be prostate cancer but only one third of men know it even exists. There are pros and cons to the PSA test, but until men know about the test, they won’t be able to decide whether or not it’s right for them.

You help support the campaign by visiting www.prostate-cancer.org.uk/dayofaction to email your MP to ask them to support the campaign. If you do not have access to a Thousands of city residents, businesses and organisations are working together to computer please ring The Prostate Cancer Charity on 0208 222 6222 and we can give cut carbon emissions this Climate Week you the details you’ll need to get involved.

(21-27 March).

Sheffield is My Planet is leading a citywide For more information please email ‘Switch Off and Save’ energy saving campaigns@prostate-cancer.org.uk. campaign, reminding people to turn off all electrical appliances at the plug rather than leaving them on standby. If everyone in Sheffield stopped using standby, around 3000 tonnes of carbon dioxide would be saved and £8m would be cut from Sheffielders’ annual By now you should domestic energy bills. have received your Climate Week also sees the announcement Census questionnaire. of the Carbon Quids incentive scheme, Your completed encouraging people to choose more questionnaire sustainable methods of travel on Ecclesall should accurately Road. The pilot scheme begins in April, describe your household when people will be able to sign up on and visitors on Census a website and collect points, or ‘Carbon Quids’, which add up to rewards from local Day, Sunday, 27 March. The completed businesses. questionnaire needs to be returned in A Low Carbon Showcase event is also open the pre-paid envelope provided by the 6 to the public at the Town Hall on Friday 25th April 2011. If you require any assistance March. The free event includes a 1940s ‘age in completing your questionnaire you can of austerity afternoon tea’ with exhibitions contact the Census helpline on 0300 0201 from city organisations involved in low 101 or 18001 0300 0201 160 for the deaf, carbon activities - including Groundwork, hard of hearing and speech impaired.

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From the 6 April onwards Census Climate Week will culminate on Saturday Collectors will be out and about in your 26th when the WWF hold their annual global Earth Hour at 8.30-9.30pm. External community visiting people who have lights at the Town Hall, Peace Gardens, not yet returned their questionnaire. All Winter Gardens and Tudor Square will collectors will wear a photo ID badge with all be switched of as Sheffield joins one the Census logo on. Collectors will NOT billion people across the globe to switch off. ask for personal details (except name, date Everyone in Sheffield is encouraged to join of birth and address), they will NOT ask for in at home by turning off any non-essential bank details and they will NOT enter your lighting or equipment – a symbol that it’s home unless previously arranged. They may time to switch to a cleaner, safer, more leave a calling card if you are out. sustainable future.

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Speaker: Tim Furness and Sarah Burt, NHS Sheffield –Consultation on the Proposal to Withdraw “Top-Up” Funding to the Birch Avenue and Woodland View Care Homes for People with Dementia Come & join us for our PHIT & Fun Day. Saturday, 26 March, 10am-2pm at Unit 3, Jordanthorpe Shopping area (drop-in any time).

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Look at Me! Images of Women & Ageing An exhibition of images of women, by women The Moor & Sunwin House Shop Windows The Moor and Furnival Gate, Sheffield Saturday, 26 March – Thursday 7 April. All exhibitions are free to enter and wheelchair accessible. www.representing-ageing.com Sheffield Environment Weeks launch event Saturday 23 April, 10am-4pm on Fargate.

Attractions include: Loxley Silver Band, Willow weaving workshops, Woodworking demonstrations, Easter hunt competition.

Stall holders include: Sheffield Renewables, Sheffield RSPB, South Yorkshire Badger group, Sheffield Allotments and Leisure Gardeners Federation and the National Vegetable Association, Sheffield Is My Planet, Veolia Environmental Services and many more. Come along and find out what’s going on across the city and how you can get involved in making Sheffield a more environmentally friendly place to be!

Community Assemblies To find out which Assembly covers your area and to find out what they are doing telephone 0114 2736849 or e-mail communityassemblies@sheffield.gov.uk South West Thursday, 31 March, - 7pm, at Tapton School, Fulwood

Correspondence Send comments and letters, or relevant articles either for the Mercury page or the next Newsletter to: Sheffield 50+, Room LG27, The Town Hall, Sheffield, S1 2HH Tel: 2735426 Email: sheffield50plus@yahoo.co.uk www.sheffield50plus.co.uk

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ACOUSTIC ANGELS AT CROOKES

The Acoustic Angels will be appearing at Crookes Social this Friday 25th. Featuring John Reilly, this band have become legends and may well lay claim to being the best band to come out of Sheffield in the last 10 years.

Many will have heard of them and they have a great following however this is the first time they have appeared at Crookes Social and I can recommend that everyone goes along and sees them as the music they play simply cannot be bettered. Rarely do you find a combination that features a vocalist of peerless quality supported by the very finest musicians.

Amongst them are Cary Bayliss on guitar who has played with great bands such as Jimmy James and the Vagabonds and written hit songs for Take That. Darren Ford, drums, Steve Beighton sax, of Paul Carrack band fame, are regulars with John as members of Boy on a Dolphin and they are regularly joined by Julian Jones, electric violin. Whatever you had planned for this Friday try and get up to Crookes.

You’ll be glad you did.

LIMBER UP IN TIME TO CELEBRATE BURLESQUE WEEK THIS APRIL THANKS TO LOCAL HOTEL

Get your dancing shoes on for an evening of glitz and glamour!

A Nottinghamshire based hotel Thanks to everyone who supported the is paying homage to London recent “Naomi’s Night” concerts at the Burlesque Week this April by Contact Club, Dronfield, and Queens Road sprinkling a bit of its glitz and glamour on the region and hosting Club. Because of your support, Steph was a Burlesque Evening. able to purchase over £2000 worth of gifts Situated in the heart of Robin Hood for children with leukaemia. country near Sherwood Forest, the Steph, who organised the event along with her Clumber Park Hotel and Spa is intending to accommodate a very niece Demi West (a fellow pupil of Naomi’s at different band of merry (wo)men!

Henry Fanshaw School) would like to thank “With the annual London Burlesque both venues, The Stage Show, The Stage Week due to take place next month, Academy, Searching for Evidence, Dance we really wanted to do something at the hotel to pay homage,” explains Nation, Cee Bee Variety Agency and Liza from James Hemming, the hotel’s General Drakehouse’s Smyths Toyshop (both for her Manager. help and the generous discounts which helped “Burlesque’s enjoying a great revival the money go a lot further!) and many women are taking a keen interest in it thanks to the glamour Gifts donated to the hospital included an Xbox and glitter that’s involved,” he 360, Nintendo DS consoles, PSP consoles, continues. “We wanted to inject a bit loads of games and an I Pad. of that old school glamour into the hotel and host something so people could experience it for themselves.”

Thanks to Bijoux Burlesque, a dance troupe from Nottingham, people are now able to as on the evening of April 1st, they’ll be bringing all the best that burlesque has to offer to the hotel.

Miss South Yorkshire 2011 Six highly trained dancers will Welcome & Charity/Talent Evening be performing for an hour and celebrating not only the art of Wednesday 30th March at the burlesque performance, but also Holiday Inn Rotherham – Doors open 7.30pm inspiring women to love their curves Stall Holders selling a variety of and feel more confident. goodies including Cup Cakes, Costume “I started performing burlesque in Jewellery,Handbags, 2007 and gradually more and more scarves and fascinators. friends started asking me to show Raffle & Bucket Bingo them the basics, so I started teaching it a couple of years ago,” explains Claire Robinson, owner of Bijoux Meet Howard Webb MBE – World Cup Referee, Burlesque.

Rotherham United Striker Ryan Taylor and the “Since then, interest in it has grown current Miss South Yorkshire Olivia Cunliffe massively and it’s now becoming who will all be judging the talent DVD’s of our very mainstream. I absolutely love Miss South Yorkshire Finalists. teaching it because women come to the classes feeling very shy and nervous about their bodies and walk Tickets are £8 which out brimming with confidence. One includes a glass of champagne & canapés mother of two from my class said In Support of Safe@last after a performance that she felt sexy FACEBOOK GROUP and she’d not felt that way in over Tickets can be purchased by visiting “Save the Working Men’s Club’s and the seven years! It’s so rewarding to be www.misssouthyorkshire.co.uk able to help someone feel like that.”

Entertainment Industry” The performance will be followed by a three course meal after which ticket fantastic value at only £8 (in advance). Gareth Unwin holders will get the opportunity to make some of their own shapes on is the regular host and every show will feature three the dancefloor (burlesque ones not acts in addition to Gareth. First guests on April 16th As part of this years entertainment The Venue is compulsory). are Brian Damage and Krysstal, Sully O’Sullivan and launching a programme of FREE Friday night “The official Burlesque Week Chris Brooker. Manchester Evening News said Sully entertainment with cabaret style artists and great maybe happening in London this O’Sullivan was a ”a blast of hilarity” whilst The List drinks promotions. It is anticipated that there will April, but who says the people of (UK) said he told “damn good jokes”.

Coupled with also be bingo and a weekly raffle, plenty of reasons Nottinghamshire can’t celebrate it great drinks promotions this is sure to be a good evening to get out of the house for a great night out. The free too?” says James. “There’s clearly out. shows commence on Friday April 1st and are then a big interest in it judging from the every Friday evening after that. amount of enquiries we’ve had, so Other regular events include ‘Can You Jam Nights’ First act up is Bev Brookes, a top personality vocalist we’d encourage anyone curious about hosted by Steve Fletcher and held on the 2nd Friday of who is a northern girl from Blackpool but who moved it to give our Burlesque Evening a every month. These evenings are now very succesful over the peaks to Sheffield where she lives with partner whirl – you don’t have to dance and with so many people wanting to play that they are held and guitarist Stevie G. Together, they write songs in so have the perfect opportunity to on the main stage so why not come and join us, it is open their project studio. She sings a rock/pop blend which celebrate all of the glamour without mic so come and play your song or just listen.

Great has much to do with their musical influences and any of the performance anxiety!”

Entertainment!!

The Clumber Park Hotel & Spa’s tastes, ranging collectively from Steely Dan, ELO, Additionally, on the second Sunday every month there is Burlesque Evening takes place on Sheryl Crow, Tom Petty, Doobie Brothers, to PINK, Friday 1st April, 2011. Tickets are The Killers, America, Led Zeppelin, AC/DC and many sequence dance with a live organist, bingo and raffle. £29 per person or £200 if purchased more. The following week Robbie H is the featured Why not try out a variety of activities and classes as a table of eight. The evening artist and he is one of the country’s top male personality organised by STEP Development Trust and held at The includes a performance from Bijoux vocalists, enjoying success with the top male trio ‘Three’ Venue. Learn new skills such as cake decorating, scrap Burlesque followed by a three previously before returning to a solo career. He sings booking, beaded jewellery making, watercolour painting, course meal and a disco afterwards. a good repertoire of crowd pleasing songs delivered chain mail jewellery, crafts and fl ower arranging.

Fancy Ticket holders do not have to wear superbly. Other acts this month include Sara Daniels improving your computer skills then there is a range burlesque attire and will not be who sings a variety of classics from Celine Dion to the required to perform a burlesque Supremes. She is a very versatile vocalist and always put of classes to suit all abilities and ages. Other regular routine themselves. on a great show. She was voted Best Female Vocalist in activities include Music and Song for pre-school the Mercury Newspaper Awards in 2010 and she sings a children, Children’s Craft Club as well as Tai Chi, For further information please visit repertoire of songs to please most age groups. Why not Zumba, Slimming World, Weightwatchers, Salsa and www.clumberparkhotel.com or come an celebrate in style the Royal Wedding as Mark singing with the Waldershelf Choir and every Monday telephone 01623 835333.

Ellis, top personality vocalist rounds of April’s free evening is Quiz night entertainment on Friday 29th.

For more details about Bijoux Also April sees the return of a comedy club to The For more information call the box office on Burlesque, please visit www.

Venue with the Stox Box Comedy Nights which will 0114 2838692 or visit the web site at www. bijouxburlesque.co.uk or telephone feature some of the best comics on the circuit. The Stox 0845 8050869.

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by Trevor Thomas

You just can’t beat that elated feeling you get when you’re given something free and it’s obviously even better if it’s something that’s going to give you some benefit as well.

Just last week it was reported that residents in part of Doncaster were being treated to a free bunch of bananas each, since they happen to live on the appropriately named “Acacia Road” in Cantley. That was the name of the fictional road where cartoon super hero Bananaman lived, or at least his alter ego Eric Wimp. Supermarket Sainsbury’s decided to send out their own Bananaman to hand out quantities of fair free trade bananas to people living on the road.

This being the case, we asked about the best things you’d ever received for free. Charlie of Handsworth used to tour with Pink Floyd so has seen a fair few many t-shirts, baseball caps and logoed up jackets come his way on his travels. Mary from Chapeltown on the other hand remembers being given a consumption meter to show her how much electricity each little thing was costing, although in these times of rising bills it wasn’t too nice a thing to look at.

A fair few many people pointed out the tokens schemes that run with the weekend papers and supplements with free CDs and even DVDs of your favourite films and TV shows, but my favourite was from John of Auckley who recalled pestering his Mum for an audio cassette of rock classics. The only thing was that you needed to collect the wrappers from ginger biscuits so it wasn’t until he’d munched through 40 or so packets later that John finally got his tape some months later!

See you back on Breakfast tomorrow, and join me this week for a chance to catch Lenny Henry in Sheffield FREE! Trevor

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by Mel Jacques

Mark Twain once said “the best way to cheer yourself up is to try to cheer somebody else up.”

Radio Nightingale provides a special service to cheer up the patients of the Rotherham General Hospital. So why not cheer yourself up by joining the Radio Nightingale team.

Volunteering isn’t just good for the soul. It can also put you on track to improve your career. Whether you’re currently studying, in work or out of work volunteering is a great way o develop new skills, build your confidence and show future employers that you’ve got drive and initiative. Over 70% of employers say that they would hire a candidate with volunteering experience over someone who has never volunteered. Volunteering offers the chance to have amazing experiences, make friends with people from all walks of life, and who knows, perhaps even find love! And it has been medically proven that ‘doing good’ can give you a heightened sense of well being and a stronger immune system. Remember though that if you want to use volunteering to develop your career, treat it as work, not a hobby.

Only a small part of Radio Nightingale’s work is about presenting programmes, keeping the station running takes a lot of work and volunteers are needed to help with a range of jobs. This includes ward visiting and request collecting, fundraising activities and administrative duties, as well as operating the studio equipment and presenting programmes.

You don’t need any expert knowledge or technical expertise to be successful at Radio Nightingale, most important is a willingness to learn and be part of a team and be able to make a regular commitment. Alternatively we have some more casual, as and when, opportunities available.

If you would like to find out more or if you’re ready to cheer yourself up and get involved in Radio Nightingale contact us on 01709 304244 or admin@ radionightingale.org.uk Radio Nightingale broadcasts 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for the patients and staff of the Rotherham General Hospital on 945 &1350mw and Hospedia. For more information about the station visit www.radionightingale.org.uk Current volunteer vacancies: • Website designer • Saturday sports show presenter • Football commentator • Request collector (Tuesday or Wednesday morning) • Fundraiser • Voice over artist / creator Contact us on 01709 304244 for more information on volunteering.

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WE HAVE ROOM FOR OVER 100 CARS! PHONE TONY TODAY FOR MORE INFO 0114 2477111 JOHN SMITHS £1.90, FOSTERS £1.95

BOOKING NOW FOR OUR SPECIAL MOTHER’S DAY LUNCHES

Meals served 7 Days a week between 12 noon & 9:00pm

Mags & Michael Welcome You To

THE ANGLERS REST

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

Thursday Nights

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

Includes Meal & a Drink From £5.99 3pm onwards

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

UD WELCOME TO CUSTOMERS OLD AND NEW

Sunday 27th March

OLIVER PAGE Sunday 3rd April

DENISE JOHNSON Function Room Available For Hire, Parties, Weddings, Funerals Etc... up to 150 persons Kevin & Jackie Welcome You To

Burger & A Drink

FREDDIE MERCURY TRIBUTE - £2 ENTRY

JASON SANBORN KAREN KRISTIAN

8:30pm - 12:30am

ADMISSION: 50P ON THE DOOR FIRST COME - FIRST SERVED (IN THE FUNCTION ROOM UPSTAIRS)

Cricket Inn Road, Sheffield Telephone: 07533543549

Friday 1st April

PURE MAGIC

Sunday 27th March

PLAYING ALL THE BEST IN QUALITY SOUL & MOTOWN PLUS NORTHERN SOUL

CRIB & DOMINOES

Saturday 9th April

- CASH PRIZES

STRICTLY OVER 25s DJs TONY B & RAY COPLEY

NEW MENU - Meals from £2.99

ALL DRAUGHT PINTS £2.50 FROM 9PM - MIDNIGHT

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

SOUL & MOTOWN NIGHT

PARK GARDENERS

STEVE VANDAVALK

Saturday 26th March

GLAM ROCK

in the CONCERT ROOM + PLAY YOUR CARDS RIGHT

FRIDAY 25th MARCH

THE SPORTSMAN

TRIBUTE NIGHT - £2 ENTRY

Every Friday - QUIZ & BINGO

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

EVERY SUNDAY NIGHT - KARAOKE

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

ELVIS TRIBUTE - £2 ENTRY

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

RIDGEWAY ARMS

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2 COURSES (STARTER & MAIN OR MAIN & DESSERT) & A 175ml GLASS OF WINE (JACK RABBIT) £15 PER PERSON

JAY & SAM WELCOME CUSTOMERS OLD & NEW TO THE

The Everest Inn

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

ALL OCCASSIONS CATERED FOR TELEPHONE:

07788142248

+FREE DRINK

With Bob & Sue GET UP AND HAVE A SING!

£4.99 all day every day Mother’s Day Special (12noon - 4pm)

£13.99 pp (3 courses) Chocolates & Wine

Saturday 26th March

CHRIS JOHNSON

Oldfield Road, Stannington, S6 6DT

MONDAY NIGHT

TUESDAY (DAY & NIGHT)

FREE SNOOKER LIGHT WEDNESDAY NIGHT

QUIZ FOR A GALLON

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THURSDAY NIGHT

POKER NIGHT

Woodhouse Westend WMC

Ist FRIDAY OF THE MONTH

TUESDAY - 8:30PM

SATURDAY 26TH MARCH

151 Sheffield Road Sheffield Tel: 0114 2693 057

KARAOKE / DISCO WITH BARRY

POKER NIGHT

RUSS ELLIOTT

Friday 25th March

SUNDAY AFTERNOON (4PM)

Saturday 26th March

JOHN SMITHS • STONES • CARLING • STELLA 4

TRAVIS ROGERS

SOCIAL CLUB City Road, Sheffield Tel: 0114 239 8156

£10 ENTRY FEE - ALL MONEY OUT

TYTANIA

OPEN THE BOX

OPEN FROM 12 NOON DAILY

AMELIA DAVIES MANOR ESTATE Friday 1st April Saturday 2nd April

LACIE JAY

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

Manor Estate Social Club Require CHAIR PERSON 4 Shows per week Please apply in person to the Secretary Mr J Ulyutt

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Handsworth SOUTHEY Social Club

Thursday 24th March

LEE LARD

TICKETS £8 (NON MEMBERS) TICKETS £7 (MEMBERS)

(PETER KAY TRIBUTE) PLUS MICHAEL BUBLE TRIBUTE

Friday 25th March

GRAHAM’S FAMILY FUN NIGHT Saturday 26th March

SUE & PAUL’S KARAOKE Sunday 27th March

SUE & PAUL’S ENTERTAINMENT NIGHT PLUS TWO MYSTERY GUESTS - PLAY YOUR CARDS RIGHT AND FUN QUIZ Friday 1st April

STARS IN THEIR EYES COMPETITION Saturday 2nd April

NATALIE WILSON RICHARD KNIGHT INTERNATIONAL MEDIUM

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13 Hall Road, Sheffield 0114 269 3019

Southey Green Road, Sheffield, S5 7QQ

TEL: 0114 2325768 / 0114 2311101

Saturday 26th March

Thursday 24th March

BIG TIME CHARLIE MAL MARTIN

DARREN YORK Saturday 26th March

Sunday 27th March

TOTAL BELIEF

BINGO EVERY NIGHT

MEADOW

FARM Bar & Restaurant SUPERB MEALS IN THE CARVERY RESTAURANT

WEEKDAY CARVERY £6.15

CHILDREN & OAP - SMALL CARVERY - £4.15

WEEKEND & BANK HOLIDAY CARVERY

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

MONDAY - FRIDAY

CHILDREN & OAP - SMALL CARVERY - £4.40 ADULTS - £7.45

OAP SPECIAL - SMALL CARVERY & SWEET - £5.95

Saturday 26th March

EVERY WEDNESDAY SENIOR CITIZENS LUNCH

THOMAS MARX

FREE FUNCTION ROOM FOR HIRE

THE CLASSICS

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The Midland Sheffield Road - Killamarsh TEL: 0114 248 6137

Private Parties Catered For...

SUNDAY LUNCHES NOW BEING SERVED

12-4pm - £5.95

Includes Dessert THURSDAY

JAM NIGHT SAT 26TH MAR

M.P.G

CLASSIC ROCK COVERS

SAT 2ND APRIL

SWAN SONG BLUES ROCK

SUN 3RD APRIL

WOODHOUSE MILL WMC 582 Retford Road, Sheffield. Tel: 0114 269 2910

Monday - Quiz Night Wednesday - Special Bingo Night Friday 25th March

MARK ASHLEY KIA TAYLOR MIKKI RYAN MYCZKO Saturday 26th March

Sunday 27th March

Friday 1st April

LA PLATA S.C. 353-355 Walkley Lane, Sheffield, S6 2PB

0114 2345448

PRIZE BINGO £500 ON 50 NUMBERS + JACKPOT PRIZE

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

Saturday 26th March

KAY LEE

LIVE ENTERTAINMENT

MOTHER’S DAY SPECIAL 12NOON - 4PM FROM £5.95 INCLUDING DESSERT

ONE WAY

EXCEPT WEDNESDAY - 9:15pm Start

Tuesday 5th April - 7:30PM (Tickets £5)

5 Number Bingo, Spin The Wheel

Sunday 27th March

Saturday 2nd April

Nether Lane, Ecclesfield, Sheffield - 0114 240 1155

Monday 28th March

STAR DUST Thursday 31st March

JADE McKENZIE Saturday 2nd April

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

FULLY AIR-CONDITIONED

MOTHER’S DAY AT THE ANGEL INN

3 COURSE MEAL FOR £10 SUNDAY 3RD OF APRIL Treat your Mum on Mother’s Day

Booking in essential (call: 0114 248 5607) Rotherham Road, Sheffield, S21 2DR

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

EVERY THURSDAY COUNTRY & WESTERN

Thursday 24th March

SPUR

Saturday 26th March

KATRICE

Thursday 31st March

DAVE PAISLEY Saturday 2nd April

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CAROLANN B COUNTRY & WESTERN

SATURDAY 26TH MARCH

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MARK TURVER

TUESDAY 29TH MARCH

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OPEN 11AM - 7PM IN THE CONCERT ROOM

CARCROFT VILLAGE WMC

CHESTNUT AVENUE, CARCROFT, DN6 8AG. TEL: (01302) 722520 Friday 25th March

Friday 1st April

(Male Vocal Entertainer 50’s - 90’s)

MIKE LEWIS

CRAIG MICHAEL (Great Young Keyboard Vocalist)

Saturday 26th March

Saturday 2nd April

ICE (Sensational 4 Piece Live Band)

BALLROOM GLITZ

TOP MALE ARTIST

(70’s Themed Show) Sunday 27th March

(Afternoon 2pm - 5pm)

TRADES DOUBLE HEADER

Sunday 3rd April

BAND OF BROTHERS TOUCH AND GO (Excellent Soul Band) (Four Piece Live Pop Rock Show)

EXCELLENT MALE GUITAR VOCALIST

THURSDAY 31st MARCH

KYLA’S - A TRIBUTE TO PINK

Tuesday 29th March

Tuesday 5th April

(Female Vocal Entertainer)

(Excellent Female Vocalist)

STEFFI ACKROYD CATHERINE COOPER

CALL NIGEL BULTER ENTERTAINMENTS ON 01302 326313 0R 07745438242

Tel: 01302 326313 www.doncastertrades.co.uk

ARMTHORPE CORONATION CLUB

HAWTHORN SOCIAL CLUB Goodison Boulevard, Cantley, Doncaster DN4 6BT Tel: 01302 535995

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Saturday 26th March - Excellent North East Band

HOOCH NAVARO

SUNDAY 27TH MARCH

Saturday 9th April - Superb 3 Piece Male Group

EVERY FRIDAY

Saturday 16th April - 6 Piece Girl Guy Fronted Band

K T STAR

Saturday 26th March - Charity Night

NO JACKETS

Saturday 2nd April - Excellent 4 Piece Band

KATY ICKRINGILL

Sunday 20th March - Excellent Female Vocalist

HEROES THREE

FROM 7:30PM

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Saturday 2nd April - Star Duo

EVERY TUESDAY

LOUISE WEBSTER

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WILSON ELLIS BAND

Bingo - Monday & Friday - 8:45pm start Karaoke - Sunday Afternoon - 4:00pm start Open The Box - Fri/Sat Evening & Sun Lunch Quiz - Sun Evening - 8:40 start

YORK BAR WMC FREE Baileys York Road - Doncaster 01302 783393 Every Tuesday is BINGO NIGHT! Saturday 26th March -Male Duo

METROPOLIS

Sunday 27th March - Male Vocalist

CARL KNIGHT

Saturday 2nd April - Excellent Boy/Girl Duo

CAN U FEEL IT

Sunday 3rd April - Excellent Female vocalist

ANITA MADIGAN Saturday 9th April -Top Boy Girl Duo

SAM & DAVE

Sunday 10th April - Excellent Vocalist

RUTH STANFORD

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BARNBY DUN SOCIAL CLUB

Chocolate Cup

For Every Mother when a mother’s meal is purchased Bookings now being taken

The Sportsman Armthorpe Road, Doncaster DN2 5QB

Tel: 01302 831323

Wednesday 23rd March

MELODY LANE Male/Female Duo

Saturday 26th March

TAKIRA (Male/Female Duo)

Sunday 27th March

CAS

Friday 25th March

SIZZLE

Male/Female Pop Duo

Saturday 26th March

WHISKY

Country & Western Duo

Wednesday 30th March

(Female Vocalist)

DAVE HILL

Every Wednesday:

Saturday 2nd April

COUNTRY & WESTERN

With The Dalton Johns Band & Guests

Every Monday:

BINGO

Male Vocalist

TEXACANA Country & Western Trio

01302 882 936

Off High Street, Barnby Dun, Doncaster DN3 1DS

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Doncaster

Bed & Breakfast / Restaurant & Bar

Every Fri, Sat & Sun

Former CAMRA pub of the year

Friday 25th March

JASON TAYLOR SHOW TOP LIVE ENTERTAINMENT

Fri & Sat

Saturday 26th March

Karaoke & Disco 7:30pm until late

WROOTED

Carvery

Sunday 27th March

ANITA MADDIGAN

7:30pm until 9pm

Quiz Night

TUESDAY NIGHT BINGO SKY TV

New Menu Coming Soon

For Tuesday & Friday Lunch 12noon - 2:30pm Dinner 5pm - 7:30pm

01302 874488

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FUNCTION ROOMS AVAILABLE FOR HIRE

Parties • Weddings • Funerals etc Up to 180 people

200 Station Rd, Dunscroft, Doncaster DN7 4JR

WESTMINSTER RECREATIONAL CLUB MONDAY - BINGO NIGHT TUESDAY - AUCTION NIGHT EVERY THURSDAY - DANCE NIGHT (SEQUENCE, OLD TIME, MODERN 8PM - 11PM)

EVERY MONDAY 11:30 AM - 3PM

DANCING, SEQUENCE, OLD TIME, MODERN

FRI 25TH MARCH

Mondays: General Knowledge Quiz • Thursdays: Pop Quiz Monday to Saturday Evenings - 2 Steak Dinners for £12

NEW! EVERY SATURDAY - 9pm-11pm

Saturday 26th March - Vocal Comedy Entertainer

CRAIGE ANTHONY

ROSTHOLME SOCIAL CLUB 128 Askern Rd, Bentley Tel: 01302 873201

TOPAZ

STEVE HANKS

WED 6TH APRIL

AUCTION - 6:30PM

(SUPERB ALL ROUND GROUP)

SPECIAL FUND RAISING NIGHT ALL PROCEEDS TO MACMILLAN NURSES SATURDAY 2ND APRIL

ANIMATION (MODERN BOY/GIRL DUO) SATURDAY 9TH APRIL

RISER (TOP MALE DUO)

SATURDAY 16TH APRIL

THE CAMELEONZ (SUPERB BOY/GIRL DUO)

THURSDAY 31ST MARCH

ACOUSTIC ANGELS

SUNDAYS - QUIZ NIGHT WIN A GALLON OF BEER MONDAYS - BINGO Become a fan of Balby Rec on Facebook

THE SPORTSMAN Armthorpe Road, Doncaster Tel: 01302 831323

TUESDAYS GENERAL KNOWLEDGE QUIZ

The Best Sound Around

SATURDAYS MUSIC QUIZ / DISCO

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

£5 ON THE DOOR

Regent Square, Doncaster, DN1 2DS Tel: 01302 364180 www.theregenthotel.co.uk

THURS 26th MAY EPIC

BENTLEY WEST END SPORTS & SOCIAL CLUB

Cusworth Road, Doncaster DN5 9RF Tel: 01302 876340

Tribute to Soul & Motown

3 Piece Harmony Band

ROSSINGTON LABOUR & SOCIAL CLUB

Gattison Lane, New Rossington, Doncaster DN11 ONR

FRIDAY 25TH MARCH

Sat 26th March

SOUL CITY

BACK 2 THE FUTURE

(Soul & Motown Band)

(3 GIRLS)

Sun 27th March

CLAIRE MARSHALL EXPERIENCE

MONDAY 28TH MARCH

(Excellent Pop Band)

Sat 2nd April

TOP GUN

Sun 3rd April

MEN’S CLUB

SATURDAY 23RD APRIL

POISON ARROW (BOY/GIRL CLASSIC 80s DUO)

(Guy/Girl Duo)

THURS 28th APRIL THE LEGENDARY STAR STAR

VIEWING FROM 3:30PM

SEQUENCE DANCING TO A LIVE BAND

SAT 9TH APRIL

FRIDAYS KARAOKE NIGHT

EVERY TUESDAY

EVERY THURSDAY

(Girl Vocalist)

WEDNESDAYS CURRY NIGHT / POKER NIGHT

CHRIS RADDINGS Wednesday 30th March

MEN’S CLUB

Making every occasion a Special occasion

Wednesday 23rd March

FRI 1ST APRIL

SATURDAY 26TH MARCH

Hotel & Restaurant

COUNTRY NIGHT & BINGO

AMERICAN ROOTS

Westminster Crescent, Intake, Doncaster DN2 GHU Info: 812103

THE REGENT

EVERY WEDNESDAY & FRIDAY

Friday 25th March

SARAH LEE SCOTT FULL FAT FUNK

50p OFF ALL DRAUGHT BEER & LAGER

(Soft Rock Harmony Duo)

(Top Boy Girl Vocal Duo with Humour)

CRAIG MICHAEL

TUES 5TH APRIL

Home Cooked Food • Sky Sports

RED ROCKS

SEASIDE RENDEZVOUS

TUES 29TH MARCH

(Modern Boy/Girl Duo)

117 Thorne Road, Edenthorpe, Doncaster, DN3 2JE Tel: 01302 882724 Fax: 01302 887456 Email: info@beverleyinnandhotel.co.uk

TEL: 01302 845 637

Live Entertainment at

ROGUE LEADER

(3 Piece Party Band Music through the Decades)

RED ROCKS

FANTASTIC GIRL VOCALIST

Wednesday

SAT 26TH MARCH

SAT 2ND APRIL

12noon - 4pm

Karaoke & Disco

Balby Road, Doncaster Tel: 364692

(Great Young Keyboard Vocalist)

GREAT GROUP

Sunday

BALBY ROAD RECREATIONAL CLUB

ANDY SMITH DUO (COUNTRY & WESTERN)

EVERY WEDNESDAY NIGHT

BINGO

Bar: 01302 868491 Secretaries Office: 01302 868775

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Friday 25th March

RICKY GRAHAM

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SATURDAY 26TH MARCH

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FRIDAY 1ST APRIL

VULCAN CREEDLERS

RUTH STANFORD (SINGER IN THE LOUNGE)

Saturday 26th March

EVOLUTION

STATIC DANCE (IN THE CONCERT ROOM)

STAR TRIO

SATURDAY 2ND APRIL

Sunday 27th March

SHARON LEWIS COMING SOON...

CLAIRE MILLER TOP FEMALE VOCALIST

FRIDAY 22ND APRIL

LADIES NIGHT

Tuesday 29th March

ANDY GAYLE

THURSDAY 28TH APRIL

NOW ACCEPTING MEMBERS

Skellow Road, Doncaster DN6 8JL Tel: 01302 338304

YIP BOXING

MALE VOCALIST

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TUESDAY IS COUNTRY NIGHT FRIDAY IS BINGO LIVE ENTERTAINMENT SATURDAY 26TH MARCH

SCOTT ANSON (MALE VOCALIST)

MONDAY: DARTS & DOMINOES LEAGUE TUESDAY: POOL LEAGUE WEDNESDAY: SNOOKER LEAGUE THURSDAY: LADIES DARTS Great North Rd, Woodlands, Doncaster DN6 7RA

Tel: 01302 722 504

CONISBROUGH CASTLE CLUB FRIDAY & SATURDAY

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WOODFIELD SOCIAL CLUB 91 Woodfield Rd, Doncaster , DN4 8HN Tel: 01302 853446 EVERY MONDAY

Quiz Night & Play Your Cards Right EVERY TUESDAY

Ladies Night Chair Dancing/ Burlesque EVERY WEDNESDAY

Poker Night - Members Only EVERY THURSDAY

Country Partner Dancing EVERY FRIDAY & SUNDAY

Bingo & Play Your Cards Right LAST SATURDAY IN EVERY MONTH

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Saturday 26th March

TWO STEPS FORWARD Sunday 27th March

RENISHAW ROAD, MASTIN MOOR, CHESTERFIELD

TEL: 01246 472547 Saturday 26th March

TRACY LEA Saturday 2nd April

CLAIRE ROBERTS

THE McGANN’S IRISH TRIO

SEASIDE RENDEZVOUS FABULOUS DUO - NOT TO BE MISSED

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

Thursday 31st March FREE ENTRY

JAMES, BRENDON, FERGUS

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

Saturday 26th March

DAVE LLOYD

Sunday 27th March

OLD WHITTINGTON

DANNY GRANT

Sheffield Road, Whittington Moor, Chesterfield - 01246 450 770

Station Lane, Old Whittington, Chesterfield Tel: 01246 451961

Monday Night Auction - 7pm - Finish

Saturday 26th March

Every Wednesday -AUCTION

Bingo Every Monday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday

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

THE RED LION Real Ale & Mild Beer

VINCENT Saturday 2nd April

BRIAN DAY

MINERS SOCIAL CLUB

Every Monday - SEQUENCE DANCING BINGO EVERY NIGHT

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

Sat 26th MAR JOHN FITZPATRICK Sun 27th MAR JOHN VERITY

FUNCTION ROOM AVAILABLE

Elaine & Roy of

THE SPORTSMAN

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Bookings Only

0114 234 4861

LA PLATA S.C. 353-355 Walkley Lane, Sheffield, S6 2PB

0114 2345448

Large Function Room Available For Hire

BRIMINGTON SOCIAL CLUB

Chase EVERY SUNDAY the Ace Golden Oldie Music Night EVERY MONDAY Quiz & Bingo TUESDAY - STAR TIME SPECIAL

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EVERY THURSDAY Dancing with Resident Organist EVERY FRIDAY Bingo + Open The Box SATURDAY 26th MARCH - Live Entertainment

EQUINOX SUNDAY 27th MARCH - Live Entertainment KAREN STARR POOL & DARTS AVAILABLE EVERY NIGHT

HIGH STREET, BRIMINGTON, CHESTERFIELD - 01246 233700 For Extra Information please Try our website

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THE FLORIST 185 Walkley Rd, Sheffield S6 2XN Tel: 0114 234 5081

LIVE ENTERTAINMENT

THURSDAY 31st MARCH Doors 7pm

ANNOUNCING THE APPEARANCE OF

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ON FRIDAY 25TH MARCH - 8:30PM QUIZ NIGHT EVERY WEDNESDAY 9:30PM GAMES ROOM WITH POOL & SNOOKER

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JOHN SMITHS & 2 REAL ALE HAND PUMPS

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BIRDWELL CLUB/VENUE Sheffield Road, Birdwell, Barnsley

01226 742377

www.birdwellvenue.com EVERY FRIDAY

LIVE ROCK ‘N’ ROLL

Friday 25th March

CHARITY DANCE Saturday 26th March

LETZ ZEP Friday 1st April

MENPHIS RIDERS Saturday 2nd April

CHANTEL McGREGOR TICKETS £9 £10 ON THE DOOR

RAWMARSH TRADES & LABOUR CLUB

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

Saturday 26th March

STONE IDOLS Sunday 27th March

SOFIEE DIAN ALBION ROAD 29 Albion Road - Rotherham Centre Tel: 01709 512545

Top Weekend Entertainment Friday 25th March

ICE

Saturday 26th March

Traditional Home Cooked Food

SOMETHING OLD SOMETHING NEW Sunday 27th March

DENISE JOHNSON Tuesday 29th March

BONNIE

SILVERWOOD MINERS WELFARE Doncaster Road, Dalton, Rotherham, S65 3ET

FRI 25TH MARCH GREAT CONCERT

GREASBROUGH BIG THRILL & WMC SEARCHING FOR Church Street, Greasbrough, Rotherham 01709 551117

SORRY NO CHILDREN ALLOWED ON THESE PREMISES ON WEDNESDAYS & SATURDAYS

Wednesday 23rd March

70’s 80’s REVAMP Saturday 26th March

THE FUTURE Sunday 27th March

KAREN KRISTIAN Wednesday 30th March

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Well well well…hot off the press, the Leeds and Reading line-up has just been released and by gum they’ve come up trumps this year! With acts covering a whole spectrum of music tastes, the festival, held on August Bank holiday weekend at Bramham Park, Leeds, promises to harbour the best line-up to date.

With not three but FOUR headliners, the main stage on Friday 26th August will see The View, Friendly Fires, Elbow and, voted the best live band in the world…Muse headline! Being their only European Show of 2011, Muse are currently working on an amazing set list which will include all the massive tunes from their incredible back-catalogue, so expect something huge from one of the UK’s most celebrated rock acts. Friday will also see 2manydjs, album producers for some of the UK’s pop royalty, aswell as hugely anticipated Death From Above 1979, Panic! At The Disco and The Streets, all to grace the NME Radio 1 stage. And as for the Festival Republic Stage…the one and only Pete Doherty!

Saturday 27th, yet other blinder of a line-up will see My Chemical Romance headline, with Thirty Seconds to Mars as headline support. American Punk Rockers, The Offspring are also to take to the infamous stage, as Leeds and Reading is the bands only UK festival appearance of 2011…you better not miss it! Sheffield’s Bring Me The Horizon also have a main stage spot, along with New Found Glory and The Blackout. The NME Radio 1 stage will be showcasing no other than Beady Eye, Liam Gallagher’s highly anticipated new project, along with West London trio White Lies and The Vaccines, who are incidentally supporting the Arctic Monkeys at their hometown gig in Sheffield on 10th June. And to top it all off…The Festival Republic Stage is to be headlined by no other than The Horrors! Could it get any better? You haven’t seen Sunday’s line-up yet!

With not one but two headliners on Sunday 28th, Sheffield’s very own Pulp are quite simply one of the most popular and successful British groups of our time. Not only are they winners of the sought-after Mercury Music Prize, they also have a repertoire of top-notch tunes; ‘Common People,’ ‘Disco 2000’ and ‘Do You Remember The First Time’ which they will no doubt be delivering to the masses. Sharing the headline spot along with Pulp will be The Strokes, a revolutionary indie band form the USA. With their album ‘Is This It’ being voted the album of the decade in NME, along with a reputation as first-class live performers, the five-piece’s set is one of huge anticipation.

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LIVE REVIEW by KT Evans The Big White Tent Fargate - 19/03/11

It’s always around this time of year; a ‘big white tent’ gets erected on the top of Fargate, all in the name of good ol’ St. Patrick. This year certainly was no exception, with local bands performing on either the Friday, Saturday or Sunday slots.

With copious amounts of Guinness, which lets be honest, only the hardy can stomach, the event boasted to not only be ‘the friendliest gig of the year’ but also one definitely not to be missed. In that case therefore, Mercury decided to up-sticks and get themselves down on the Saturday night, to see what all the fuss was about.

Although it can sometimes be quite a challenge to pull in a decent sized audience to local band nights, Saturday no doubt challenged this rule. With hundreds of people flocking in and out of the tents throughout the night, the live bands kicked off from about half seven with The Northern Generals, an indie-infused blues band from Sheffield, (who really should win some sort of award for their ingenious name). A major highlight of the night came in the form of The Ratells, a fresh-faced, guitar driven indie band who, not only put on a cracking show but also have some ridiculously catchy tunes (not to mention a glamorously dedicated fan base). With a forty five minute set, they perfectly demonstrated their top-notch Sheffield credentials and deserve some serious recognition.

Following on from these, Cut Your Wings, a relatively recent formation who brought their low-fi, heavy rock edge to the stage. Consisting of amps that pretty much blew your head off, the four-piece have moved away from the traditional indie-sound of Sheffield to deliver a much more raw and gritty performance. Although not totally convincing every member of the audience (hey, you win some, you lose some), Cut Your Wings did display their ‘powerful’ nature with head-banging riffs and anthem-esque choruses. Whether or not they be your taste, Cut Your Wings sure as hell didn’t fail to deliver big.

Headlining the night; Sheffield’s Alvarez Kings who, like every performance they do, were pretty much spot on. Gracing the stage at around eleven ish, the four-piece evidently know how to put on a top notch show; being voted the ‘Best Band in Sheffield’ really does speak for itself. Performing tracks ‘The Sequel’ along with crowd favourite ‘You Me Them Us’ amongst others, Alvarez Kings are masters of their craft and have therefore gained a very respectable following. With charm and charisma, the band where perfectly suited to conclude the Saturday leg of the 2011’s Big White Tent.

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artist: The Strokes album: Angles Released: Out Now

There are a lot of difficulties when a band returns after a 5 year spell apart from the bread and butter of recording an album. There is the doubt in the minds of the fans, the press and the band members themselves. Have they still got it?

After the opening track of Angles, The Strokes’ counter-attack to any niggling doubt of ability is at full power. Machu Picchu, like any classic Strokes song builds up slowly to a sound that is like no other. I found it hard to get around to reviewing this album, simply because I kept listening to the

ʻTHE VOICEʼ ARRIVES AT THE HALL Known all over the world for his first-class operatic tenor vocals, Sheffield City Hall is very lucky to have Russell Watson grace its stage on Wednesday 30th ‘March. Bringing his 21 date ‘La Voce’ spring tour to the British masses, expect songs performed from all seven of Watson’s critically acclaimed previous albums.

With a mantel-piece that is quite possibly short of space, Watson has won a whole host of awards including ‘album of the year’ at the Classical BRIT awards in 2001 aswell as best-selling and debut album for ‘The Voice,’ which Watson is now fondly known as. Reaching number five in the UK Album Charts, aswell as number one in the US, the Lancashire born lad made history by topping both the UK and US Classical charts in the early noughties. The album sees Watson not only perform beautiful tenor compositions, but also a variety of, somewhat uncharacteristic covers; Happy Monday’s Shaun Ryder’s vocal can be heard on track ‘Barcelona,’ something which emphasises Watson’s diverse and unique singing ability.

Subsequent albums followed, including ‘That’s Life’ released in March 2007. Tragically, this was released just after Watson was under-going treatment for a life-threatening pituitary tumour, which reappeared the following year. However, Watson successfully pulled through and has thus, deservedly so, received tremendous support from loyal fans. He now speaks openly about his illness, something which hasn’t stopped Watson doing what he evidently loves to do; perform.

Not only a world-class chart topper, Russell is also making a name for himself within the world of the media, by appearing on and presenting various shows. Late 2008 saw Watson take up the role as guest judge on BBC One’s ‘Last Choir Standing’ which was preceded by numerous T.V appearances to promote his sixth studio album ‘People Get Ready.’ Not only this, Watson also sung at the opening ceremony of the World Games in Taiwan, 2009 which saw him perform to millions of people world-wide. So it’s pretty fair to say Russell Watson is fairly well practised!

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first song.

The second track, Under Cover of Darkness, was available to listen on The Strokes’ website prior to release and was met with an avalanche of hits.

A few weeks later, the entire album was posted on their website available to all. Maybe the doubt was weak; this is the action of a band that are confident in their product.

Angles is the most varied of all The Strokes’ previous albums. Taken For A Fool and Gratisfaction could fit comfortably on any album and are catchier than foot and mouth.

The record finishes with somewhat of a question mark. Life is Simple in the Moonlight is an intriguing number penned by front man Julian Casablancas and acts as a cliff hanger as to what direction the band might point towards for their next outing.

The Strokes are back and the world feels right again.

Score: 9/10 Review by Bunsen Bob

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6:50 Rastamouse 7:00 Barneyʼs Barrier Reef 7:25 Newsround 7:30 Muddle Earth 7:45 Eliot Kid 8:00 The Sparticle Mystery 8:30 LazyTown 8:55 Numberjacks 9:10 The Koala Brothers 9:25 Big Barn Farm 9:40 Little Human Planet 9:45 Timmy Time 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 The Hairy Bakers 1:45 To Buy or Not to Buy 2:30 Restoration Roadshow 3:00 Flog It! 3:45 Helicopter Heroes 4:30 Pointless 5:15 Escape to the Country 6:00 Eggheads 6:30 Royal Upstairs Downstairs 7:00 Coast 8:00 Great British Food Revival 9:00 The Truth About Lions 10:00 Mock the Week 10:30 Newsnight 11:20 Cricket World Cup Highlights 12:20 BBC News

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Channel 4 6:10 Sali Mali 6:15 Max Bear 6:30 The Hoobs 6:55 The Hoobs 7:20 Freshly Squeezed 7:45 Everybody Loves Raymond 8:10 Frasier 8:40 Friends 9:10 Supernanny US 10:00 Brothers And Sisters 10:55 Country House Rescue 12:00 Channel 4 News Summary 12:05 River Cottage Bites 12:15 Film: The Thirty Nine Steps 2:05 Cookery School 3:10 Countdown 3:55 Deal Or No Deal 5:00 Fern 6:00 The Simpsons 6:30 Hollyoaks 7:00 Channel 4 News 7:55 4thought.Tv 8:00 Vacation, Vacation, Vacation 8:30 Superscrimpers: Waste Not Want Not 9:00 Jamieʼs Dream School 10:00 The Model Agency 11:05 Lily Allen: From Riches To Rags 12:10 The Big C

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6:50 Rastamouse 7:00 Barneyʼs Barrier Reef 7:25 Newsround 7:30 Muddle Earth 7:45 Eliot Kid 8:00 The Sparticle Mystery 8:30 LazyTown 8:55 Numberjacks 9:10 The Koala Brothers 9:25 Big Barn Farm 9:40 Little Human Planet 9:45 Timmy Time 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 Diagnosis Murder 1:45 To Buy or Not to Buy 2:30 Restoration Roadshow 3:00 Flog It! 3:45 Helicopter Heroes 4:30 Pointless 5:15 Escape to the Country 6:00 Eggheads 6:30 Royal Upstairs Downstairs 7:00 David Attenboroughʼs First Life 8:00 Great British Food Revival 9:00 Neil Morrissey: Care Home Kid 10:00 Rhod Gilbertʼs Work Experience 10:30 Newsnight 11:20 The Joy of Stats 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 60 Minute Makeover 3.00 The Alan Titchmarsh Show 4.00 Midsomer Murders: Bad Tidings (Part 2) 5.00 The Chase 6.00 Calendar News 6.30 ITV News & Weather 7.00 Emmerdale 7.30 Charities in Crisis: Tonight 8.00 Emmerdale 8.30 Coronation Street 9.00 Monroe 10.00 ITV News at Ten & Weather 10.35 Benidorm 11.35 Last Orders 12.05 Grimefighters 12.30 The Zone

Channel 4 6:15 The Treacle People 6:25 Max Bear 6:40 The Hoobs 7:05 Freshly Squeezed 7:35 Everybody Loves Raymond 8:05 Frasier 8:35 Friends 9:05 Supernanny US 9:55 Brothers And Sisters 10:55 The Restoration Man 12:00 Channel 4 News Summary 12:05 River Cottage Bites 12:15 Film: The Lady Vanishes 2:05 Cookery School 3:10 Countdown 3:55 Deal Or No Deal 5:00 Fern 6:00 The Simpsons 6:30 Hollyoaks 7:00 Channel 4 News 7:55 4thought.Tv 8:00 Three In A Bed 9:00 Love Thy Neighbour 10:00 10 Oʼclock Live 11:05 Friday Night Dinner 11:35 The Ricky Gervais Show 12:05 Music On 4 Favourites: James Blunt 12:40 Music On 4: The Great Escape Festival

Five 6.40 Rupert Bear 6.50 Peppa Pig 6.55 Little Princess 7.10 Bert and Ernieʼs Great Adventures 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 The Milky and Shake Show 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 11.05 Brighton Beach Patrol 12.05 The Family Recipe 12.10 5 News Lunchtime 12.20 House 1.15 Home and Away 1.45 Neighbours 2.15 The Vanessa Show 3.00 Meals in Moments 3.15 Film: Relative Stranger 5.00 5 News at 5 5.30 Neighbours 6.00 Home and Away 6.25 OK! TV 7.00 5 News at 7 7.30 How Do They Do It? 8.00 The Blasters 9.00 Film: Exit Wounds 11.10 CCTV Cities 12.05 SuperCasino

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Channel 4 6:05 Sali Mali 6:10 Max Bear 6:25 The Hoobs 6:50 The Hoobs 7:15 Freshly Squeezed 7:45 Everybody Loves Raymond 8:05 Frasier 8:40 Friends 9:10 Supernanny US 10:00 Brothers And Sisters 10:55 Gokʼs Fashion Fix 12:00 Channel 4 News Summary 12:05 Designers Under Pressure 12:25 Film: The Thief 2:05 Cookery School 3:10 Countdown 3:55 Deal Or No Deal 5:00 Fern 6:00 The Simpsons 6:30 Hollyoaks 7:00 Channel 4 News 7:25 4thought.Tv 7:30 Unreported World 8:00 A Place In The Sun: Home Or Away 9:00 Embarrassing Bodies 10:00 Friday Night Dinner 10:30 Rude Tube: Rude Tunes 11:35 10 Oʼclock Live 12:40 Music On 4: Barclaycard Mercury Prize Sessions: Young Knives

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tries to be a good Samaritan. Roxy is on a mission to help her sister, but can she employ a reluctant Jackʼs assistance?

EMMERDALE MON: Kelly drops her bombshell on a confused Jimmy. Jackson agrees to meet other people in the same boat. Alicia and Andy grow closer.

TUES: Jimmy struggles to cope with Kellyʼs revelations. Alicia is determined to give Jacob a perfect birthday. Debbie has a proposition for Cameron.

WED: Alicia resorts to desperate measures.

Jimmy is worried about telling Nicola the truth about Kelly. Kelly schemes to stay on at Marlonʼs.

THUR: Kelly steps up her plan to win back Jimmy. Alicia is full of guilt as she makes sure that Jacob gets his perfect birthday gift. Diane has a proposition for Chas.

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notices some missing stock. Belle causes tension between Zak and Lisa.

lends Marc a shoulder to cry on. There are fireworks at the bistroʼs opening night.

CORONATION STREET MON: Liz enlists the help of an old friend in her bid to reclaim the Rovers. Sally is determined to get her half of Kevinʼs winnings. Gail is knocked for six when Kylie and Davidʼs wedding plans begin to spiral out of control.

Jim makes Liz an offer she cannot refuse. Tina approaches Xin and Graemeʼs wedding with trepidation. Tommy causes a stir as the new Duckworth on the street.

THURS: Becky is hurt and forces Steve to make a decision about their future in Weatherfield. Gail plants seeds of doubt in Davidʼs mind. Will Tommy charm his way into Tinaʼs affections?

FRI: Liz catches Steve and Becky red-handed.

Audrey is shocked by Marcʼs revelation. Johnʼs suspicions are aroused by Fizʼs windfall.

Will Jim and Liz rekindle their romance? Audrey

NEIGHBOURS MON: Rebecca steps up her plan to trick Paul into signing the affidavit. The plan appears to work and eventually Paul signs the statement but will Rebecca finally be set free? Seeing the growing friendship between Summer and Zeke, Tash continues to punish her nemesis by spreading a malicious rumour about Summer.

TUES: Paul attempts to turn Michael against Rebecca, then uses Andrew as a weapon to expose their ugly secret. Tash ups her efforts to turn Andrew against Summer by getting him to believe the rumours about her and Zeke. Andrew stands by Summer until he misinterprets a moment between Zeke and Summer to mean the rumours are true.

WED: The time comes for Lucas to be involved in a sting operation. After an attack of conscience, Lucas jeopardises the operation and Brennan is furious. But more dire complications

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7 Day Soapwatch EASTENDERS MON: Carolʼs best efforts to make amends with Dot are ruined when an innocent remark from Edward causes offence. Christian faces an impossible dilemma when he discovers Syed and Tanyaʼs plan - will he be forced to spill the beans to Roxy? Michael plays cupid for Kat and Alfie, but is left frustrated when Ronnie refuses to reveal the shocking truth behind her behaviour.

TUES: Katʼs search for a mother figure results in an old face returning to the Square.

Meanwhile, a loved-up Roxy moves in with Michael, unaware of the emotional impact that her boyfriend will have on her sisterʼs state of mind.

THURS: The Mitchells are worried about Ronnie when she goes missing, while Jack seems increasingly distant. Meanwhile, Fatboy is surprised by an unexpected visitor, and Dot has a terrifying accident.

FRI: Masood is left reeling when he learns of his future daughter-in-lawʼs past, while Carol

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arise when Kate goes snooping around the garage in search of her birthday present. Will she blow Lucas and Brennanʼs cover? Rebecca receives support from her friends. Meanwhile, Michael stands up to Paul - but Rebecca worries about Paulʼs next move.

THURS: Brennan takes control and with Kateʼs help alerts his back-up. At the police station Lucas is forced to admit his reckless behaviour has endangered those closest to him, while Kate wonders whether to let him live with her family any more. Seeing Summerʼs growing attachment to Susan and Karl, lonely Lynʼs jealousy is piqued.

FRI: Toadie is reminded of his baby dilemma with Sonya when she gets news that threatens everything. Lyn tries to win back Summerʼs affection, but gets brushed aside. When the womenʼs calendar arrives, Lyn realises how she can remind Summer of her importance.

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LEGAL The Licensing Act 2003 (Premises and Club Premises Certificates) Regulations 2005 Notice is hereby given that: We Simon Fidler and Dawn Fidler have made an application under Section 17 Part 3 of the Licensing Act 2003 for the grant of a Premises Licence for the Premises known as Chaucer Social, 100 Chaucer Close, Sheffield S5 9QE We intend to conduct on or from the premises the following licensable activities.

Sale by retail of alcohol Monday to Friday 1900 to 2330 Saturday & Sunday 1200 to 2330

PLUMBING & HEATING

Condensing Boiler Specialists

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• We are specialsed at repairing all boilers • No call out charge, even at weekends • Alpha, Baxi, Worcester, Bosch & Foreign Makes • Most spares in stock enabling immediate response • Lowest possible prices

T: 01246 557557

The provision of regulated entertainment, namely: Plays - 7 days a week 1200 to 2300.

Films - 7 days a week 1200 to 2400.

Indoor Sporting Events - 7 days a week 1200 to 2400. Live Music - 7 days a week 1200 to 2400. Recorded Music - 7 days a week 0900 to 2400.

Performance of Dance - 7 days a week 0900 to 2400. Making Music - 7 days a week 0900 to 2400. Dancing - 7 days a week 0900 to 2400.

Entertainment similar to the above.

Interested parties or responsible authorities may make written representations to Licensing General Section, Sheffield City Council, Town Hall, Surrey Street, Sheffield S1 2HH about this application by 7/4/11.

For full details and to view a copy of the application please contact the Licensing General Section.

It is an offence to knowingly or recklessly make a false statement in connection with an application and the maximum fine for which a person is liable on conviction for this offence is a fine not exceeding £5,000.

50 MILE RADIUS OF SHEFFIELD

Tel: (01246) 451915

We also have a Sheffield Office. Tel (0114) 2445006 Clement Works, Clement Street, Darnall, S9 5EA

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SKIPS

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BLACKPOOL

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A warm welcome awaits you at the

WOODLEIGH HOTEL Clean and cosy, home from home, without the hassle.

Full English Breakfast.

Spring Specials from £20.00

Special Offers for Children

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Tel: 01253 624997

Northshore - Blackpool

Berwyn Hotel

BLACKPOOL Prime position overlooking Glynn Gardens & Promenade All en-suite rooms with excellent food & accommodation Car Park Available BOOKING NOW FOR SPRING, SUMMER & LIGHTS Contact Derek or Barbara

One of the best 4 Star Award Winning Hotels 01253 352896 Special Spring Offers Monday - Friday B&B and Evening Meal £99.50

2009 Customer Care Award Winners

TELEPHONE: 01253 351496 www.theberwickhotel.co.uk

APPLETON GUEST HOUSE 17 Yorkshire Street, Blackpool

• Family owned licensed Hotel • 2 minutes from Central Pier • Good food and cleanliness assured •Highly Recommended Licensed Hotel • Clean En-Suite Rooms • Breakfast & Evening Meals Highly commended • You will not be disappointed BOOKING NOW FOR SPRING / EASTER /SUMMER Mon - Fri BB&EM £99 B&B from £20 Call Sharon:

2 Day Spring Special - B&B - £46 All En-Suite with Ample Parking

01253 624116

www.appletonhouse.co.uk

EAST COAST

BLACKPOOL - HORNBY HOUSE Mon - Fri £85pp BBEM Fri - Mon £75pp BBEM Full Week £130pp

THE WILLOW GROVE HOTEL

Book Now for Spring/Summer

Mon-Fri £79 Fri-Sun £39

THE NEWBURN HOTEL (Fully Licenced)

Visit Our Website

www.blackpool-lodges.co.uk stay@blackpool-lodges.co.uk or Call Harry & Joyce

Tel: 01253 620578 for details 10 Hornby Road, Blackpool

Call 0114 2692772

NOW BOOKING SPRING BREAKS

SPRING SPECIALS

3 NIGHTS B&B FOR THE PRICE OF 2 - £45

JACKSONS CARAVAN PARK BURGH ROAD - SKEGNESS

Superb Park - Full Amenities New & Secondhand Caravans For Sale

10% OFF

ALL CARAVANS TEL: 01754 763910 3 LUXURY HOLIDAY COTTAGES IN

FLAMBOROUGH For up to 8 people

NOW TAKING BOOKINGS FOR SPRING & SUMMER

En-Suites available - Bar - Central Location Close to all ammenities

· Licenced Bar · Tea & Coffee Facilities · Colour TVs · 3 Star Rating

PLEASE GET IN TOUCH FOR A BROCHURE & DVD

www.oceancourthotel.net

76 Withnell Road, Blackpool FY4 1HE Tel: 01253 348209

Kendal Hotel

Under 12s Half Price

All bedrooms are en-suite with a reduction for children under 12 sharing with 2 adults

All Inclusive Available from £348 to £486 per person per week Short weekend breaks £138 for 2 people

For 2 to 6 Person with Seaviews

Tel: 01262 605957 07974 978311 www.flamboroughrockcottages.co.uk

BRIDLINGTON

Luxury Hotel B&B FROM £20 PER NIGHT www.the3starkendalatblackpool.com The Swallow One minute to the beach

Evening Meals Available

Spring Specials Mon - Fri £218 Sorry no pets/no smokers

Also, Superb Holiday Apartment

Non Smoking / Pets Accepted Linen and Towels provided Lovely Coastal/Cliff top walks

Late Bar - Sun Lounge Flat Screen TV - Large Car Park

Situated near to the Tower & Winter Garden

Has been refurbished to a very high standard Sleeps 6. GCH, Whirlpool bathroom suite, Sky TV, DVD. Cleanliness & comfort guaranteed.

or email enquiries@smugglers-cottage-whitby.co.uk www.smugglers-cottage-whitby.co.uk

Irene and Cliff Welcome you to the Three Star...

All Rooms En-Suite B&B £20 - Children 10-16 £10 Children 3 to 10 £6

SMOKING/ NON SMOKING ROOMS AVAILABLE

WHITBY

Delightful 3 bed cottage, close to the sea

Licensed

THE BERWICK HOTEL

Now 4 Star Accomodation

LYNWOOD HOTEL

www.ardwickhouse.co.uk

TELEPHONE: 01253 294507

01253 625069

Tel: 01253 621276

www.greenmounthotel.com e mail: greenmounthotel@aol.com

B&B from £15

3 Nights B&B - £50 4 Nights B&B - £60 Discounts for Multiple Night Bookings

TRANSPORT FROM SHEFFIELD ARRANGED

Central Pier Location All rooms E/S, TV, Teas & Coffee Facilities Monday - Friday £70.00 Children under 12 half price Lic Bar with Pool Table Groups Welcome

Smoking Rooms Available 1 Minute from Sea Front, Pleasure Beach and Water Park

Licensed, Tea/Coffee Facilities TVs in all rooms OPEN ALL YEAR - GREAT RATES Central to All Ammenities

Greenmount Hotel

SPRING SPECIALS Mon-Fri £69pp

Telephone 01253 344628

ADWICK HOUSE HOTEL

31 YORK STREET - BLACKPOOL CENTRAL

www.woodleighhotel.com

3 Star Visit Britain Award Licensed, Family Run, 2 Minutes from Town Centre, Promenade & the North Pier All Rooms En-Suite

lynwoodhotel@hotmail.co.uk

SPRING & EASTER BREAKS 2 NIGHTS B&B £49 3 NIGHTS B&B £69

PEMBROKE HOTEL

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01253 620982

Situated 1 Minute from the Pleasure Beach, Promenade and all amenities ALL ROOMS EN-SUITE, FAMILY, DOUBLE AND TWIN ROOMS. OPEN ALL YEAR. Colour TV in All Rooms, Tea & Coffee Facilities Licenced Lounge Bar, Fully Central Heated

RING FOR OUR SPECIAL ILLUMINATIONS PRICES

Tel: 01253 345108 www.newburnhotelblackpool.com

48 Withnell Road, Southshore, Blackpool FY4 1HE

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

NOW TAKING BOOKINGS FOR SPRING/SUMMER Please Phone Paul or Lou on

01262 679301 www.hotelswallow.com

BUTLINS SKEGNESS Easter/Summer Open March to November

Fully Equipped, 3 to 4 Bed Caravans with Cooker, Freeview TV, Microwave Oven, Washing Machine, Competitive Prices.

2 Week Special Offers Available Free Access to Butlins Camp Telephone Kim or Norman on

01353 777058 / 07709 626723

Great Yarmouth

•Caravans •2/3 Bedroom •Adjacant to Beach •Colour TV •Microwave & Toaster •Clubs with Family Entertainment •Close to all ammenities •Specials for Senior Citizens

BOOK FOR SPRING/SUMMER HOLIDAYS AT SPECIAL RATES TELEPHONE

CLEETHORPES 01909 472967 Choose from a Bungalow by the Sea or Two Country Cottages

Send for your Brochure Now Tel: 01472 826491 or Email: prospectfarm@btconnect.com

www.prospectfarm.co.uk

Ingoldmells - Skegness Caravan To Let - Ingoldale Park 3 Bedroom with Veranda - Full Facilities Next to Fantasy Island, Market & Beach

Tel: 01302 702186 or 07780 507525

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CHAPEL ST. LEONARDS ROBIN HOOD SITE

LUXURY CARAVANS QUIET SITE. FULL FACILITIES TO LET FROM £180 - £400 PER WEEK (On Club Tropicana Site)

07976 820640

CHAPEL ST. LEONARDS Holiday cottages & static caravans to let on small, rural fishing lake site.

Close to Skegness Tourers welcome Sycamore Farm Park Chalk Lane, Burgh Le Marsh, Skegness, Lincolnshire, PE24 5HN

OPPOSITE FANTASY ISLAND 3 BEDROOM CARAVAN

OR: 07789 783716

Ingoldmells CARAVAN TO LET 6 Berth - 2 Bedroom Close to all amenities, clubs & shops Near Fantasy Island Sorry no pets - Families Only 2009 Prices Held - Ample Parking Cleanliness Assured NOW TAKING BOOKINGS FOR SPRING/SUMMER

Phone Geoff 07789 975275 or 01246 476483

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

FILEY

• 2 bed bungalow - sleeps up to 4 • Close to local amenities, town centre • 10 minutes from beach • Short breaks available • No smoking • Guide dogs only

Telephone: 01754 810833 www.sycamorefarm.net

Skegness Chapel St. Leonards

Chalet Available Sleeping 4 People Close to Beach & Shops Full Facilities - Very Clean Vacancies at Spring/Easter/Summer Close to Shops

TEL: 01754 874231 or 07981 702055

New Trend Holiday Park SKEGNESS

NEW TREND HOLIDAY PARK LIES SIX MILES NORTH OF SKEGNESS, WE ARE NESTLED IN THE RESIDENTIAL HEART OF THE VILLAGE

CHALETS FOR SALE FROM ONLY £7000

The site was established in 1961 and consists of 123 detached cedar wood chalets built to accomodate four to six persons.

Each Chalet has a lounge, 2 bedrooms, fully equipped kitchen and shower/bathroom and toilet.

www.newtrendholidaypark.com

2 BEDROOM LUXURY CHALET FOR UP TO 5 PEOPLE FULL FACILITIES CLOSE TO ALL AMENITIES

TELEPHONE: 01754 872722

NOW TAKING BOOKINGS FOR SPRING/EASTER

Beachside Holiday Chalets

TEL: 01709 375122/ 07989501927 Alison & Roger welcome you to the newly refurbished

SOUTHWOLD HOTEL Nr Beach, close to all amenities, golf courses, bowling green, extreme sports centre, en-suite available, TV in all rooms.

4 day Spring specials - Mon-Fri B&B £80 Evening meal on request. New ground floor flat with en-suite accommodation for the less able.

01754 611335

The Palm Court Book Early For 2011 Breaks

New Trend Holiday Park, Ancaster Avenue, Chapel St. Leonards, Skegness PE24 5SS

200 Yards to the Sea 1,2 and 3 Bedroomed Available Can sleep up to 8 people Fully equipped - Small Pets Welcome Very Clean - Easy Parking Outside Chalet Close to Pubs, Shops, Italian Restaurant, Fish and Chips + Much, Much More!

Call Steve anytime on

07773 728484 or 01262 608782

Now Taking Bookings for Spring/Summer

TEL: 07714 154450

KIRKSTEAD HOLIDAY PARK MABLETHORPE

The Home of The Stars Fully Licensed - Near the Sea Front Car Park - Ground Floor Available SPRING SPECIALS

Touring and Camping from £10 10 Mins from Beach/Local Attractions Play Areas, Clubhouse, Showers, Laundrette Brochure Available

103 Drummond Road, Skegness, Lincolnshire PE25 3EH

Mon-Fri B&B £79 (4 Nights)

8 Berth, 3 Bedroom Caravan for Hire Full Site Facilities - Heated Pool All Weather Sports Facilities Restaurant, Bar, Shops, Playground Tem Minutes to the Beach From £120 for Short Breaks Call Anytime: 0114 287 6292 or 07922 533615

8 Berth Luxury Caravan

SKEGNESS Richmond Holiday Centre

57 High Street, Bolsover, Chesterfield, S44 6HT

3 Bedrooms • Fully Equipped • TV Separate Showers • Close To Shops Full Entertainment • Bingo JUNE WEEKLY SPECIALS £250

Call Hayden on 07787356152

www.south-sands.co.uk

SCARBOROUGH The Terrace Hotel

69 Westbrough - YO11 1TS

Family Run Hotel, Private Car Park, Close to Town Centre & All Ammenities

B&B from £23pppn

Tel: 01723 374937

www.smoothhound.co.uk/hotels/theterrace

Bridlington A Warm Welcome Awaits you at the

southdowne hotel 78 Marine drive - bridlington

- All Rooms Face the Sea Monday to Friday Spring Easter Breaks Ample Parking - Superb Food For a Great Peaceful Break Please Get inTouch

Tel: 01262 673270 ALL ROOMS WITH EN-SUITE FACILITIES

Maggie, Terry and Sean - BARNSLEY Family

SPRING MID-WEEK SPECIAL

£20 PER PERSON PER NIGHT DOUBLE ROOM WITH EN-SUITE, BED & BREAKFAST

Now Taking Bookings for Summer

BEESTON LODGE HOTEL

SCARBOROUGH - CAYTON BAY

01754 873066

Whitelodge Holiday Home

There’s a Warm Welcome from Lorraine & Neville at the

info@beestonlodgehotel.co.uk

Other Offers Available

Skegness/Ingoldmells

for more details/new 2011 brochure

TEL: 01754 765533 www.beestonlodgehotel.co.uk

ALL ROOMS EN-SUITE SPECIAL OFFERS MON-FRI B&B - £200 PER COUPLE

1,2 & 3 BEDROOM CHALETS •Sleeps 2-6 •Fully Equipped •Pets Welcome •On Site: Shop, Fish & Chips, Club & Bar, Restaurant, Laundry etc.

Tel: 07765144638 / 01723 513587

Small Pets Welcome

South Sands Guest House

• 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

BOOK EARLY TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT

CALL NOW

For more details or to request a free brochure

767711

(01754)

www.palmcourtskegness.co.uk

South Parade, Skegness, Lincolnshire, PE25 3HP

Call 01507 441483 www.kirkstead.co.uk

TV, Tea/Coffee Facilities in Every Room En-Suite Available, Own Key

SPRING SPECIALS - 2 DAYS - £25 per Night SINGLE NIGHTS - EN-SUITE ROOM £30pp

Well Worth a Visit

Call Now for Further Details

01754 874248

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EAST COAST

LINCOLNSHIRE

CARAVANS

Luxury Holiday Home For Sale

CHESTNUTS HOLIDAY COTTAGES

TOURERS WANTED

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

Complete with Private Fishing Lake Have a holiday with a difference on a real Lincolnshire Farm close to the coast and well worth a visit!

We will buy your caravan today!

Short Breaks Available now from £95 CASH WAITING CALL US ON 01754 810904 IMMEDIATE COLLECTION www.chestnutfarmbreaks.com chestnutfarmbreaks@gmail.com

TIMBER LODGES

CALL ROBERT ON:

07775 694985

FOR SALE VERY REASONABLE PRICES!

FROM £1450.00 - £6995.00

CHAPEL HILL MARINA

LINCOLNSHIRE 10 MILES UP THE RIVER BOSTON EXCELLENT FISHING

Next to Police Station

CALL ALAN ON

01526 342750 07885 957734 ISLE OF WIGHT JERSEY

Under New Management

CYGNET HOTEL - SANDOWN Executive Coach Travel from Sheffield Only

Ferry from Portsmouth All Rooms En-Suite, Coffee & Tea Facilities, TV, Central Heating, Entertainment, Indoor Swimming Pool, Jacuzzie and Sauna Includes Two Full Day Tours 28TH MAY - 4TH JUNE - £265 18TH JUNE - 25TH JUNE - £275 20TH AUGUST -27TH AUGUST - £285 TINSEL & TURKEY - 6TH NOV - 5 DAYS - £170

CALL 0114 2465410 or 07775 254180

NORTH YORKS

NOW BOOKING SPRING/SUMMER BREAKS

Fishermans Cottages

NORFOLK

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NEWBURY & LINFIELD HORSE RACING

by Timelord

After the dizzy heights of Festival racing we are back to more normal fare this weekend. That isn’t to say that the racing is poor however. Newbury hosts the EBF/TBA Mares’ Novices’ Finals (Chase and Hurdle), which are always interesting races and often throw up good horses to follow in later years, while Lingfield has the AW Winter Derby and Spring Cup – two very competitive races. There are six races on C4 TV (the Scoop 6) which I will concentrate on here. There are other UK meetings at Bangor, Kempton and Stratford while over in the United Arab Emirates there is excellent Group racing from Meydan on both turf and Tapeta (all weather) and to conclude there is a meeting from Navan in Ireland which contains a Grade 2 chase. All in all this amounts to quite a feast of racing.

Lingfield: To kick off the TV coverage David Barrons’ Hitchens looks to hold a decent chance of landing the Listed Sportingbet Supports Heros Hever Sprint Stakes at 2.00. This looks a pretty competitive event however and there are many with live chances. Rowe Park heads the list of dangers, closely followed

by Fratellino, Five Star Junior, Feelin Foxy and Waveband.

The Listed Sportingbet Supports Heros Spring Cup follows at 2.35 where I reckon that the unbeaten Vanguard Dream can continue his run. Of the others Dubawi Gold will be dangerous if transferring his turf form to the AW track. Best of those with AW form look to be Oceanway, Conducting and Shostakovich but the selection ought to take a lot of stopping here.

Finally from Lingfield the Winter Derby can go to Clive Brittain’s Nideeb who ran an excellent race when finishing a short head second to Cheetah last time out in November. Admittedly that was quite while ago but I see no reason why he can’t go well fresh and think that he holds a solid chance here. To my mind he did nothing but improve throughout last year and I am hoping he can go on again from there this year. In what could turn out to be another tricky contest Dansili Dancer, Pachattack, Mister Green, and Layline might prove troublesome to the selection - a remark that could equally well apply to Big Creek if he could transfer the best of his turf form to the all weather track.

Newbury: The Mares’ Novices’ Chase Final starts the TV coverage from Newbury at 2.15. Molly Round sets something of a poser here as she is declared in both the Chase and Hurdle finals. If she were to line up for the Chase then she would have to merit a joint selection having run really well last time (but over hurdles). However I am hoping that Molly Round will go for the Hurdle Final so the one I like best of the rest is Colin Tizzard’s Douryna who did a very good time last time out. There are five last time out winners in the declarations at present and all look to hold respectable chances. Kerada has run well for Nicky Henderson this year and commands plenty of respect, a remark that also applies to Alan King’s Asturienne, Tom George’s Betty Browneyes and Neil King’s Evella. Magical Legend holds my top speed rating but somehow often finds one too good for her.

Cool Friend, Sawpit Supreme, Sway and Smuglin are others running well at present in what looks to be a fascinating contest.

As indicated above I like Molly Round for the

STEELERS CLINCH LEAGUE TITLE ICE HOCKEY

By Sarah Youle

An elated Arena of nearly 7000 fans watched the Sheffield Steelers win their seventh league title on Sunday with a 7-2 victory over the Braehead Clan. Less than 24hrs earlier the two teams faced off in Braehead, and Steelers once again took the points, this time with a 5-1 victory.

Coach-loads of fans made the journey from Sheffield up to Scotland, accompanied by many fans who travelled in their own cars. Both teams played a great first period, and it took until the final minute before the Steelers scored the first goal of the evening, Captain Jonathan Phillips firing home a shot at 19:02. In the second period Jeff Legue doubled their lead at 25:52 and, with Kyle Bruce sitting out a 2 min charging minor and 5 min fighting major Joey Talbot scored a powerplay goal at 35:05. Neil Clark added another powerplay goal at 38:14 and Ashley Tait found the back of the net at 19:54 with the Steelers’ final goal of the evening. Braehead began a come-back in the third period at 51:15 with a powerplay goal as Kevin Bolibruck sat out 2 mins for hooking, but that was as far as they got and the Steelers took a 5-1 victory.

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In the handicap chase at 3.25 there are several that are running well at present and who did good speed ratings last time out. Top amongst these is Ogee who has a sporting chance and is the selection. Second best to my mind is Tim Vaughan’s Winterwood followed by Maktu, Noble Crusader and Incentivise (in that order), and old boy Briery Fox isn’t totally out of it despite his advancing years.

Selections: I have provided the usual shortlist for each of the 6 televised races. As always, because of multiple entries remember to check for non runners and race times. The list is in order of preference reading from left to right.

Lingfield: 2.00 Hitchens, Rowe Park, Fratellino, Five Star Junior, Feelin Foxy, Waveband, Anne of Kiev 2.35 Vanguard Dream, Dubawi Gold, Oceanway, Conducting, Shostakovich 3.10 Nideeb, Dansili Dancer, Pachattack, Mister Green, Layline, Big Creek.

Newbury: 2.15 Douryna and Molly Round (if present), Kerada, Evella, Sawpit Supreme, Sway, Asturienne, Cool Friend 2.50 Molly Round, Rith Bob, Tout Regulier, Definitely Lovely, Aneyeforaneye, High Benefit, Alverstone, Empress Orchid 3.25 Ogee, Winterwood, Maktu, Noble Crusader, Incentivise, Briery Fox. Navan: In the Grade 2 Webster Cup Chase at 4.25 I think that Dessie Hughes’ Erritt Lake could run well at a decent price. His form figures aren’t all that inspiring but his last race was run in a fast time for the going and the form could hold up here. Trafford Lad, I Hear A Symphony and Made In Taipan might give him most to think about.

Selections summary: Lingfield: 2.00 Hitchens; 2.35 Vanguard Dream; 3.10 Nideeb Newbury: 2.15 Douryna & Molly Round (if running); 2.50 Molly Round (if absent, Rith Bob); 3.25 Ogee Navan: 4.25 Erritt Lake Last week’s results: The outcome for the Festival meeting was something of a mixed bag for my selections. There were a few good priced winners, some unlucky horses (notably Oscars Well) and some that ran poorly. Overall the return to 1 point win stakes was positive, but some of the savers didn’t show. If you backed each way then you should have had some other reasonable place returns, depending upon how many places your bookie paid. One or two horses ran quite well but finished just out if the frame at decent prices (Recession Proof @ 12/1 and Golden Silver @ 11/1 being notable examples).selections with one winner at 28/1 giving a return of + 24 points to 1 point win stakes. Overall on the week therefore the column had a quite reasonable 32 point profit to 1 point level stakes. and Auction, and when Rod Sarich scored the Steelers’ first goal at 6:47 soft toys rained onto the ice from all sides as Steelers and junior players worked side by side to clear them from the ice. Jeff Legue doubled the home side’s lead at 13:52 and the scores remained 2-0 for the rest of the 1st period. Jeramie Domish continued the Steelers’ goal streak at 22:52, and Neil Clark and Rod Sarich added goals of their own, Sarich’s a short-handed goal at 26:12. Steve Munn scored at 27:48 on the powerplay to close the scoring for the second period, his 5th goal for the Steelers this season. In the third period, like the previous night, Braehead tried for a comeback in the third period, Adam Walker scoring a goal in the second minute, and their travelling support were given a bit more hope at 15:53 as Jordan Krestanovich took advantage of a powerplay and scored the Clan’s second goal. It was Steve Munn again who came through with the Steelers’ seventh goal at 56:46. At the encouragement of Rink Announcer David Simms, a banner was unfurled from one of the VIP Suites proclaiming the Steelers to be the Elite League Champions, and as the final hooter sounded the Steelers bench erupted as cameras and champagne flooded the ice.

Off the ice, the Teddy Bear Auction, at which bears made by the players, kindly donated by Build-a-Bear Meadowhall and dressed in their own miniature jerseys by Rhino Sports are auctioned off, raised £725 which will be split between Amy’s House Respite Nursery and Sheffield Children’s Hospital.

TRENTSIDE FISHERIES

by Clint Walker

Last week I considered what I would call ‘villains’; in the spirit of fairness and equality, this week I’d like to talk about ‘heroes’.

‘Heroes’ is a broad term, with many connotations, but I don’t mean true heroes such as our Armed Forces, brain surgeons and those who do put themselves on the line for others, I probably mean ‘celebrities’. Again, this is not a term I’d really apply to angling, but I do have a respect for many anglers who pass on their knowledge, guidance and expertise to ensure their fellows to help them enjoy their fishing; I’ve met a few since I’ve been writing this column.........

Kev Green; editor of one of the UK’s most popular magazines Improve Your Coarse Fishing, and host of numerous television programmes, who first introduced me to the world of angling media when I met him at the Go-Fishing Show at the NEC in 2009. Kev persuaded me to audition for the Korum backed Search for a Star competition to find a new feature writer for the magazine; out of the hundreds who applied, I got into the last four before losing out to Julian Chidgley who continues to produce quality work which many anglers read. Since then, I’ve been able to contact Kev for advice, and he is never too busy; top fella!

Julian Grattidge; first published me in the angling arena on his NorthWestCarp website. Julian has been a constant fountain of information, advice and friendship with regards to the minefield of getting published as ‘hard copy’ and also improving my own carp angling.

Cyril Brewster; not an angler as such, but boss of the mighty Cudmore Fishery in Staffordshire. I admire what he does because of his personal drive and ambition to make angling accessible for all as well as running one of the most successful day ticket fisheries/angling schools in the country. He has also helped me out with contacts and again, is a wealth of knowledge. Currently pushing for new media event, National School template and National Angling Centre, if Cyril can’t make it work, then no-one can!

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A mark of the man is the inevitable queue of anglers wanting a piece of him! Bob is a fine ambassador for our sport and thoroughly nice chap.

Jan Porter; another well known angler who is ready to speak with anyone. I’ve only met Jan a couple of times, but he is always ready to spend a few minutes trying to help, whether it’s with angling advice or tips to get exposure for a product; he is possibly the hairiest angler on the bank, and wears a dodgy hat, but is a joy to talk to.

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A fine, sunny but cool afternoon welcomed the Championship leaders, Queens Park Rangers to the Keepmoat Stadium. The Rovers made one change to their line-up, John Oster in for Mrk Wilson.

The visitors got the game underway and for the first ten minutes put the Rovers under severe pressure. None more so than in the fourth minute when, following a corner, Helguson hit the bar with a header. From the rebound two further crosses were defended desperately and successfully. The Rovers eventually got going and in the 15th minute Gillett combined with Oster on the right but Gillett’s cross from the right byline was caught by Kenny. The Rovers came again immediately with Coppinger, on the right, hitting a low ball to the near post where Moussa slid in and touched the ball on to the outside of the post and out. The match settled down after this. Smith, for the Rangers in the 20th minute, brought a fingertip save from Woods when he tried to convert a ball from the left. The corner ball developed into a game of head tennis before Faurlin fired high over the bar. Midfield play followed as the Rovers tried to stem the blue and whites going forward. On the half hour Ephraim for the visitors put wide and two minutes later Stock hit a rocket from the angle of the penalty area on the right that took a deflection into the side netting.

Following the resultant corner Stock put wide from the edge of the area. Giving as good as they got for the remainder of the half the Rovers had a near miss on 42 minutes when, from a corner on their left Moussa met it with a fierce header that Kenny tipped over the bar for another corner.

Half time came with the scoreline still goalless.

The Rovers started the second half brightly, with Moussa winning a tussle for the ball on the halfway line and going on to get in a strike at goal that was blocked by a defender. However, in the 48th minute they were caught with a sucker punch when EPHRAIM, on the visitors left, turned inside hird and hit a low ball from 25yards into the far bottom corner of the net. This gave the Rangers the incentive to put the pressure on the home team for the next ten minutes. A cross from the left to Helguson on the right was headed wide and a corner to the visitors was

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Doncaster Rovers skipper Brian Stock believes that should Rovers put in more performances like the one against QPR at the Keepmoat on Saturday, then the side can push on up the league table.

Rovers may have lost 1-0 against top-of-the-table Queens Park Rangers, but the performance from the side showed great determination and, as Rovers assistant manager Richard O’Kelly commented post-match, spirit.

“I thought we showed a lot of heart today,” said Welsh international Stock.

“We showed that against a very strong QPR side who are up there on merit and have a great squad.

We rode our luck for the first ten minutes, but for the rest of the game - we huffed and puffed - but

well defended. In the 58th minute the Rovers got back into the game when Coppinger got in a cross from the right beyond the far post where Moussa headed wide. Two minutes later and a good build-up by the Rovers on their right brought them a corner, which was cleared but back they came, down the left but the cross from Mills was caught

by Kenny. Past the hour and the substitutions began. This seemed to disrupt the game which became a bit scrappy. Mason’s first kick came following a free kick but he put he fired high and wide and followed this up minutes later with a good run forward before firing wide from 20yards. The Rovers began to have more of the play as the visitors sat back a bit confident in their ability to hold on to their lead. They successfully defended that lead despite a late effort from the Rovers in added time when Moussa, with some good footwork forced a corner that came to nothing and in the dying seconds, a quick free kick on the Rovers left by Moussa gave Coppinger the chance of a cross that Euell, stretching, headed wide. The referee’s whistle went, with Queens Park Rangers taking the points and extending their lead at the top of the table Teams - Doncaster Rovers Gary Woods; Sam Hird, Shelton Martis, George Friend, Joseph Mills; James Coppinger, Brian Stock, Simon Gillett, John Oster, Franck Moussa; James Hayter Subs used - Ryan Mason for Oster 68 mins; Jason Euell for Hayter 74 mins; Mustapha Dumbuya for Gillett 84 mins; Subs not used - Mark Wilson, Dean Shiels, Matt Kilgallon, Neil Sullivan gk Queens Park Rangers - Paddy Kenny; Bradley Orr, Kaspars Gorkss, Fitz Hall, Clint Hill; Wayne Routledge, Shaun Derry, Alejandro Faurlin, Hogan Ephraim, Tommy Smith, Heidar Helguson Subs used - Akos Buzsaky for Ephraim 63 mins; Rob Hulse for Helguson 80 mins; Subs not used - Pascal Chimbonda, Danny Shittu, Patrick Agyamang, Peter Moen, Radek Cerny gk Cautions - Gorkss 67 mins; when you look at the amount of goals that they have conceded and the defenders that they have got, you can see why they are top of the league when they can hold on to a 1-0 lead.”

“The timing of the goal was crucial,” admits Stock.

“To limit QPR to one or two chances in the game is what we set out to do. We’re disappointed, but we need to pick ourselves up. There is only a short way to go now until the end of the season and if we keep putting performances in like that, we’ll do alright.”

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Doncaster Rovers may have been on the receiving end of a 1-0 defeat at the hands of league-leaders Queens Park Rangers at the Keepmoat, however Rovers assistant manager Richard O’Kelly remained pleased with his side’s character throughout the encounter on Saturday.

“Against the league leaders who are ten points clear, I thought we matched them after the first ten minutes,” Richard told RoversPlayer.

“In this division, I suppose one mistake has cost us the game.”

One player who continues to impress for Rovers is loanee Franck Moussa. The Leicester City man has shown great ability with the ball and linked up well with fellow front-men James Coppinger and James Hayter.

“Franck Moussa looked lively and our front three kept causing QPR problems after the opening ten minutes,” the Rovers number two continued.

“Franck got some decent balls in and around him and we started to get better support. We’ve been pleased with him and despite being 5’9’’, he can certainly jump up and compete for the ball in the air as he showed today.

We played him slightly deeper behind James Hayter and James Coppinger and I thought he excelled in the position today.”

Despite the narrow score-line, O’Kelly emphasised the strength possessed by opponents QPR but admits that he was pleased with the way that the Rovers responded to the goal.

“In this division, any goal is crucial and the first goal was probably more crucial today when you are playing Queens Park Rangers at home. They are a very well organised side with lots of experience, and they remind me of Newcastle United from last season. When they get ahead, it’s very difficult to get any momentum in the game.

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“Despite that, we kept going and we showed a lot of character and spirit.”

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Rotherham United were comfortably beaten in front of the Sky cameras by league leading Chesterfield. Goals from Dean Holden and Craig Davies added to a hat-trick by Jack Lester to give the home side the resounding victory.

Ronnie Moore made just one change to the side that drew with Bury last week; fit again Danny Coid replaced Dale Tonge in defence.

The visiting Millers supporters contributed significantly to the electric atmosphere in the b2net stadium, but it was the home side who had the better of the opening exchanges on the pitch.

Dean Morgan forced Andy Warrington into a fine save with a free-kick from the edge of the area, before Lester and Deane Smalley headed over in the opening five minutes.

The Millers first chance came on 19 minutes from an excellent counter-attack. After Warrington had fumbled a Smalley corner-kick, he recovered excellently to clear the ball off the line to Nicky Law, who raced the entire length of the field and eventually set up Marcus Marshall, whose left-footed volley was acrobatically kept out by Tommy Lee. The frantic opening soon generated a goal, which came from a former Millers loanee. Holden arrived unmarked in the area to head home from Davies’ left-wing cross.

On the half-hour mark the Spireites doubled the lead when Davies was able to head home from a corner on the right. The delivery was flicked on at the near post and with a host of bodies free at the far post, the striker netted his 22nd of the season.

Five minutes later and Lester could have made it three. The veteran striker danced through the Millers defence only to be denied by Warrington, and when he reacted to the rebound quickest, it took an excellent last ditch tackle by Johnny Mullins to prevent the goal.

As half-time approached, Jason Taylor rounded off a good Millers move by forcing a save from Lee, but the lethal blow was dealt at the other end. It was third time lucky for Lester who broke straight between the Millers defence in stoppage time before placing a left-footed shot beyond Warrington.

The Millers did start the second-half better with Ryan Taylor going close on 56 minutes. A fine run

by Law ended when he appeared to be fouled, but the referee played-on allowing Coid to cross low for Taylor, who brought the ball under control before side-footing his effort over Lee’s crossbar.

The second-half proved nowhere near as frantic as the first, with chances much more sparse.

Omar Daley was introduced to add a spark to the Millers attack, but it was Chesterfield’s makeshift right back who created the next chance with a dazzling run down the wing culminating in a cross that Lester was just inches from meeting.

Ryan Taylor went close on 75 minutes, heading Law’s corner towards the bottom corner, before Lee saved with an outstretched hand; the Spireites countered and it took a fine interception by Coid to prevent a fourth goal. Shortly after Davies could have doubled his tally when he was allowed

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time in the area, but curled his shot wide of Warrington’s goal.

He tried his luck again from further out but Warrington was equal to that one whilst at the other end substitute Daley broke, and saw his rocket of a shot tipped onto the bar by Lee. Moore used his final substitution by sending on Henderson in place of Marshall, but within seconds Chesterfield added a fourth. Lester outmuscled Cresswell before bursting into the area and side footing past Warrington.

Things went from bad to catastrophic for the Millers with the next piece of play, as Lester completed his hat-trick with a free header that he despatched past Warrington from Danny Whitaker’s corner.

With four minutes remaining the home side came within inches of a sixth when Warrington tipped a long-range shot onto the post. It was followed up, but the fourth official had already flagged for offside.

As the fourth official’s board was raised the Millers were denied a consolation as Adam Le Fondre’s first time lob was tipped onto the bar by the backtracking Lee. Chesterfield: Lee, Talbot, Holden, Robertson, Griffiths, Smalley, Allott (Mattis 85), Whitaker, Morgan, Lester (Djilali 85).

Not used: Redmond, Bowery (Davies 81), Boden, Niven, Morris.

Rotherham: Warrington, Coid, Mullins, Cresswell, Kennedy (Tonge HT), Marshall (Henderson 81), Law, J.Taylor, Thomas-Moore (Daley 62), R.Taylor, Le Fondre Not used: Annerson, Fenton, Harrison, Bradley.

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MILLERS NEWS www.themillers.co.uk Rotherham United are celebrating success at last week’s Football League Awards after winning the Best League Two Matchday Programme, for the second year running, the overall prize for the all divisions going to Middlesbrough.

“We are delighted to have picked up the best League Two Matchday Programme for the second successive year,” said Commercial Director Steve Coakley.

“To maintain the high standard and be rewarded again this year is a tremendous achievement and we are very pleased with the award.”

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Rotherham United have parted company with manager Ronnie Moore and assistant manager Jimmy Mullen by mutual consent.

The club would like to place on record our thanks to Ronnie and Jimmy for their whole hearted contribution to Rotherham United over a number of years in both playing and coaching capacities.

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The Blades were magnificent in dominating this Yorkshire derby with Leeds.

None of the contingent that travelled down the M1 could dispute that the Blades were far superior in Saturday’s lunchtime kick-off.

An own goal from Eric Lichaj and a strike from substitute Bjorn Helge Riise - his first for the club - secured the sweet victory.

Leeds-born Nick Montgomery was inspirational in the success whilst Matthew Lowton, Shane Lowry, Sam Vokes, Michael Doyle, Richard Cresswell and Micky Adams - all ex-Leeds players - would have particularly enjoyed the day.

Adams made three enforced changes for the derby encounter.

Henderson and Williamson were suspended, whilst Collins was ruled out by injury. The replacements were Lowton, Evans and Bogdanovic. On the bench, Estonian goalkeeper Aksalu returned after injury and 18-year-old youth team central defender, Maguire, was included after impressing in the FA Youth Cup in midweek.

The formation appeared to be

4-3-3 with Lowton taking the place of Collins in the heart of the defence. Doyle, Quinn and Montgomery were the midfield three and Evans and Bogdanovic joined Vokes in attack.

The Blades took less than a minute to create a noteworthy chance.

It came from a long Nosworthy throw but Quinn was impeded as he attempted to shoot, resulting in a comfortable save from Schmeichel. Headers from Becchio and Vokes were also wide with the action frantic in the opening stages.

On 12 minutes Lowton connected with a Quinn corner but his effort was too close to the visiting goalkeeper and United felt aggrieved when referee Jones punished O’Brien for a foul on Quinn when an advantage call could have put Evans in the clear. The defender was subsequently booked.

Despite the Blades being on top, one of the best chances of the first 20 minutes fell to the visitors.

From Lichaj’s diagonal cross, 5ft 6in Gradel was left unmarked at the back post but he headed wide.

The Blades won a number of corners and Vokes headed wide from a Montgomery cross before the best chance of the half arrived on 35 minutes. From another Montgomery delivery, Evans purposely flicked on to the unmarked Bogdanovic, but his shot was blocked by the onrushing Schmeichel, making himself a big target - reminiscent of his father in

his prime.

Snodgrass shot wide soon after but the Blades were quickly back on the offensive. Vokes and Bogdanovic were both involved before Quinn’s low half-volley, which looked to be creeping into the corner of the net, was pushed away by Schmeichel at full stretch.

The visitors needed their goalkeeper once again on 43 minutes as their goal was being bombarded. This time Evans found space and his left-footer from 25 yards was acrobatically pushed away by Schmeichel.

The last chance of the half fell to Leeds but Nosworthy blocked from Snodgrass and the Blades fans were appreciative of their team’s efforts when they jogged off at the break.

Vokes and Bannon were wide with efforts from outside the box early in the second half and Johnson headed over a Snodgrass free-kick before the Blades were rewarded for the first half efforts.

With 55 minutes gone, Montgomery was involved in the build up on the right and after a Quinn cross, the Blades skipper helped the ball on and right-back LICHAJ turned the ball into his own net in front of United’s Kop. Evans was cautioned soon after for a foul on Schmeichel, although the Leeds goalkeeper seemed to protest in favour of the United striker. Around the hour mark

Quinn fired wide with a first-timer and Bromby made a timely interception to prevent Vokes getting a clear sight of goal.

Bannon was close with an effort from outside the box on 63 minutes as Leeds aimed to show more attacking intent, whilst they also made a change in their front line.

Quinn was giving a high-energy performance and he was handed the armband when Montgomery limped out of the action, to be replaced by Riise. The change was to be pivotal as United doubled the advantage just two minutes later.

It was a pinpoint pass from Quinn that picked out RIISE on the right and his shot may have taken the slightest deflection en route to the back of the net, to the delight of the Unitedites.

Leeds made another change and as the game entered the final ten minutes and the visitors again went close. From a free-kick, Simonsen failed to collect the ball but Gradel was crowded out by Lowton and Vokes protecting the goal-line.

The hardworking Evans was replaced by Cresswell late on and the drama continued. Lowry hit the deck and reacted to an off-theball incident. Referee Jones took his time to make a decision, booking Lowry but sending Paynter for an early bath.

Cresswell’s shot on the turn was saved by Schmeichel and five minutes of added time passed without incident, apart from the Blades fans raising the decibel level with a late singsong!

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Micky Adams feels Bramall Lane holds the key to United’s chances of climbing to Championship safety, following Saturday’s impressive success over Leeds.

The Gaffer says United’s remaining home matches could prove the difference between survival and relegation after consecutive victories on home soil: “We have got four home games left which will obviously be key - we are far from finished just yet.”

He adds: “Nobody gave us a chance against Leeds and we have now shown what we are capable of.

“The team is in the right frame of mind and when we show that sort of passion and commitment, the fans will get right behind us.

“I want to see a confident Sheffield United team like we were against Leeds, there was a real togetherness and team spirit about us which we have to take forward - and let’s not forget, we played some great football as well.”

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A GLIMMER OF HOPE FANS WEEKLY COLUMN

by Jon Warburton

Pride, passion, belief, incisive, attacking and most of all quality. Just a few words that I didn’t think I’d be using to describe a Sheffield United performance this season.

At what was a very Beautiful Down Town Bramall Lane last Saturday we completely outplayed our Yorkshire rivals, making a mockery of our league position.

In every position we saw players looking as if they would die for the cause. While it would be difficult to pick out individuals I can’t help but draw attention to the input of two Blades.

Coming in as a replacement for the questionable (I’m being kind) Neill Collins, young Matt Lowton was impeccable at centre half. While not necessarily the tallest of players to be taking up a centre half place, he commanded his back line imperiously, using his natural pace to sweep up whenever the other three were caught out.

And you can’t help but marvel at the performances we are seeing week in week out from Stephen Quinn. He has had is doubters over the years, but it appears that a relegation battle brings out the best in him. He is one player that when he kisses the badge, you really believe that he means it.

But without wanting to go too overboard after what was without doubt a very good result, the travesty is that we may just have left it a little too late.

A game is played over a 46 game season and so far this term we just haven’t been good enough.

Be that as it may we have eight games to save our season and if we continue to show anything like the endeavour we saw on Saturday we will give ourselves a chance.

At least now we have hope, because it was starting to get a bit depressing…

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Quickfire second half strikes from Jose Fonte and Rickie Lambert downed the Owls at Southampton on Saturday.

The scoreline was harsh on Wednesday, who had matched the high-flying Saints until the first goal went in.

After weathering an early Southampton storm, the Owls hit back and were good value for a point before Saints’ clinical edge in front of goal proved the difference.

New recruit Rob Jones showed his mettle inside the first few minutes with a full blooded challenge to deny Lee Barnard a clear sight on goal.

Lambert then warmed the hands of Richard O’Donnell with a pacy free kick that the debutant keeper did well to smother.

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early throes but the Owls soaked up the pressure and enjoyed neat pockets of play themselves.

Isaiah Osbourne looked particularly menacing going forward, as was evidenced by a fierce long ranger that whistled narrowly past the post on the half-hour mark.

Michael Morrison headed wide from Gary Teale’s free kick and the Owls more than held their own as half time approached.

Indeed, as the teams went down the tunnel after Jones had nodded another Teale cross just wide, it was Wednesday who looked the more likely to break the deadlock.

The second half started in much the same way as the first and this time Southampton really stretched O’Donnell but again the youngster rose to the occasion with a fine diving save from Dean Hammond.

But O’Donnell and the Owls were undone on the hour from a Southampton corner.

Alex Chamberlain’s feed was accurate and perfect for the onrushing figure of Fonte to power a header into the top corner.

Six minutes later, Saints made it two. A swift move upfield saw the ball fall nicely to top scorer Lambert, who drilled an unstoppable shot past

O’Donnell.

Adam Lallana then struck a post as Southampton’s advantage began to tell and O’Donnell pulled off another impressive save to keep out an arcing shot from Chamberlain.

Although they failed to add to their tally, the hosts closed the game in the driving seat to strengthen their top six slot, while for Wednesday it was another case of what might have been and a long trek home pointless.

Southampton: Davis, Butterfield, Jaidi, Fonte, Harding, Chamberlain (Prado 77), Chaplow, Hammond, Lallana (Seaborne 90), Barnard (Forte 86), Lambert Unused substitutes: Bialkowski, Richardson, Martin, N’Guessan Owls: O’Donnell, Morrison, Jones, Batth, Reynolds, Coke, Miller (Potter 74), Osbourne (Johnson 62), Teale (O’Connor 81), Heffernan, Madine Unused substitutes: Cuff, Spurr, Buxton, Mellor

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Sheffield Wednesday manager Gary Megson cited Southampton’s opening goal as the big turning point at St Mary’s.

The live televised clash saw Wednesday and the Saints play out a close-fought match but Jose Fonte’s goal on the hour broke the deadlock and Rickie Lambert sealed the points six minutes later.

Megson said: “I thought we were OK for an hour, they didn’t cause us too many problems but we hadn’t caused them too many problems either.

“I thought they edged it in terms of possession but at half time we mentioned that when teams are as evenly matched as that, chances are that the breakthrough will come from a set piece and that’s what has cost us.

“The game is entirely different once one team takes the lead.

“They got momentum from that and we’ve had to change things around and put three up front and that shows you how important it is to score the first goal.”

Richard O’Donnell made his debut in goal for the Owls in the evening kick-off and the Wednesday boss was pleased with his contribution.

He said: “Richard did well for us in goal and I’m pleased he had that kind of performance for us and for himself.

“He made some great saves and kicked well throughout the game. There wasn’t anything he could have done with their goals.”

He concluded: “We’re in a battle now to keep Sheffield Wednesday in this division, albeit we have games in hand.

We need the players to take responsibility and have the battling mentality that will get us results.”

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by Bunsen Bob It is becoming boring now.

I can’t think of a single redeeming feature of the current squad with which to smile about. James O’Connor’s haircut is mildly amusing but it doesn’t really suffice.

Speaking of James O’Connor, it wasn’t encouraging to see him finish the game in central midfield alongside Darren Potter. The fact that this pairing, the same pairing that was at the helm for most of last season’s relegation, is still involved after a another disastrous season on the pitch speaks volumes of Irvine’s inability to find anyone better and Megson’s reluctance to take a protracted gamble on anyone else.

I didn’t really watch the Southampton game. It was on the TV and I was looking at it but that was it. What I did feel that it didn’t take much for Southampton to beat us. Our 43rd and 44th centre halves of the season did OK but still, a goal from a corner and another that wasn’t particular sought by graft and guile put paid to any hope of getting something out of the game.

I took the opportunity to watch a non-league game on Saturday afternoon. The pitch was hard and bobbly, some players carried a few excess pounds but their passion and determination to win was clear to see. I write this for no other reason but to highlight that fact that, for the first time in a long time, I can’t guarantee that all the Wednesday players were giving as much passion as these non-league lads or indeed anywhere near the required 100%.

I get a strong feeling that the players want this season to be over. It must be hard for Megson to motivate a squad that he is likely to decimate but he needs to think of something or this season might just get a little bit frightening once again.

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