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NEW YEAR - NEW YOU AT MOOR MARKET It’s more often known as the place to buy fresh produce, ﬂowers, crafts and gifts – rather than somewhere to get ﬁt. But to mark the New Year, the Moor Market is hosting a range of special events on Saturdays, focused on getting customers feeling good. On Saturday 14 January, at 11am there will be a presentation from Wise Choice Nutrition, followed by an exercise demonstration from SWEAT gym at 12noon and a presentation from Weight Watchers at 1pm. The following Saturday, 21 January, there will be a presentation on Mindfulness at 2pm and on Saturday 28 January

Jane Chapman of image consultancy True Colours will be in the market offering style advice. Councillor Mary Lea, cabinet member for culture, sport and leisure at Sheffield City Council, said: “Lots of people choose January as a time to make a fresh start in terms of their health, fitness and nutrition, so it’s only fitting that we reflect that in this month’s events programme. “We know we have one of the best events and marketing programmes around, and last year hosted attractions such as BBC Music Day, the Tramlines music festival, the Youdan Trophy exhibition, monthly vintage fairs and the Snow Queen

and Jack Frost experience for children. “It’s good to start 2017 with a line-up of lots of things to do, which help to bring customers new and old back into the market and also add an extra element to their shopping experience.” Meanwhile, the “Sheffield Says” art installation is also now in the Moor Market, Sheffield, which aims to provide a new platform for creative voices in Sheffield. The work takes the form of an imposing “S” sculpture at which people can express their artistic ideas through words and images. These ideas can then be printed out for the general public using low-fi thermal wax transfer.

Recent ﬁgures have revealed that 2016 was a great year for the Moor Market, with a six per cent increase in shoppers compared to 2015. The wider Moor area is currently being redeveloped, and a plan is underway to further improve the market for traders and customers alike,

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part of the classes is preparing for performing opportunities so all children have the chance to step into the limelight. A key message for the theatre school and one that has been incorporated into all marketing materials is for students to ‘Create your best role.’ The message and meaning behind this is to show that no matter what your role is in life, be the best that you can be. This is true for performers but equally just as relevant for everyone from nurses, to lawyers to builders. “Being your best self is about being the healthiest in both mind and body that you can be,” adds Helen. “Children naturally have lots of energy and it is important that we harness this and their creativity to steer them in a positive direction in life.” Razzamataz creates ‘triple threat performers’ meaning students leave being skilled in dance, drama and singing. During their time at Razzamataz, they will cover lots of different genres from classic West End musical theatre through to acting for camera, street dance and pop singing. There are lots of opportunities to perform locally and on London’s West End stage and many students are securing professional work, filming adverts and performing professionally on stage. The fun classes are for all children whatever their background or ability and there is a strong focus on keeping fit and active, having fun and making friends. Classes start at age four and go on to 18 and there are lots of opportunities to perform giving children the opportunity to grow in confidence. To start your New Year off the healthy way, Razzamataz is offering free sessions throughout January and February. To enquire about joining Razzamataz Sheffield contact Helen on sheffield@ razzamataz.co.k or 07979 189177. Alternatively visit sheffield.razzamataz.co.uk for more information.

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                                                                                                  

                        

                        

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PLANS TO BUILD NEW COUNCIL HOMES IN SHEFFIELD The City Council’s plans to provide an extra 1,000 council homes are still ongoing but today, the authority is revealing that it intends to build more of these than originally thought. These will include independent living schemes for older people and the council also hopes to provide extra supported housing for people with learning disabilities. The extra homes will be provided by 2020/21. Councillor Jayne Dunn, Cabinet Member for Housing at Shefﬁeld City Council, said: “Increasing social housing is still a priority as the need for good affordable housing has never been greater. “We acquire more council homes by either buying existing properties or building them ourselves. Building them gives us more control though and helps us get the properties we need. That’s why we’re maintaining our plans to provide an extra 1,000 council homes in Shefﬁeld but we will be

building more of them ourselves. This includes supported housing to help people live independently, as well as more family homes.” There are around 40,000 council homes in Sheffield but this figure is reducing as properties are sold under the national Right to Buy scheme. The authority is almost one third of the way toward its target of 1,000 extra council homes. Since 2015/16 it has bought an extra 285 properties and is building 89 new council homes which are almost complete. By the end of the programme, if the authority is successful in accessing national house building funding, it is estimated that the council will have built around 450 of this total. The authority’s council housing plan also sets out plans to: • Reduce the community heating charge by 10 per cent for tenants who receive metered heating. • Set a single flat rate for garage rent instead of the current system of different prices across the city. • Prepare for new housing policies introduced nationally and to support tenants who are affected by them.

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Depaul UK to run new Supported Lodgings service in Sheffield The charity, which already works with young people at risk of homelessness in the city, has been awarded a contract by Sheffield City Council to pilot this exciting new accommodation service in Sheffield. The Supported Lodgings Service will offer vulnerable young people aged 16-21 facing homelessness, a safe and secure place to call home with a household in the community for up to 12 months. Lodgings providers give up their spare room and offer emotional and practical support to a young person to help them develop the skills they need to live independently in the future. Nightstop Manager Amy Smith said: “The young people using Supported Lodgings don’t just need a roof over their heads, they also need a stable and secure home environment in which they are supported to mature and develop. “It’s a chance for members of the local community to make a tangible difference in the life of a young person facing homelessness.” Councillor Cate McDonald, Cabinet Member for Health and Social Care at Sheffield City Council, said: “We are commissioning this new service so that young people who become homeless have more support, which will hopefully give them long-term and lasting help. “I’m really pleased the council

is continuing to work with Depaul and would like to thank sincerely all the generous people who are willing to open up their homes to a young person in need.” The scheme differs from the Nightstop service already offered by Depaul UK in Sheffield, which places young people at risk of homelessness in a volunteer’s spare room on a night by night basis in an emergency. Supported Lodgings providers receive a rent payment of around £150 per week in addition to extensive training and ongoing support to ensure they are well-equipped for the role. Supported Lodgings projects already run in several locations around the UK, including in

York, Merseyside and Norfolk, where the scheme has been successful in helping young people to achieve more. Amy said: “We’re sure that the people of Sheffield, who have been so forthcoming in opening their homes to Nightstop guests, will show the same compassion in coming forward to find out more about becoming a Supported Lodgings provider.” If you would like to find out more about becoming a Supported Lodgings provider, attending one of the regular information sessions or booking a speaker from Depaul UK for your group, please call 07920 650579 or email Sheffield.supportedlodgings@depaulcharity. org.uk

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SHEFFIELD SET FOR MORE COUNCIL HOMES The City Council’s plans to provide an extra 1,000 council homes are still ongoing but today, the authority is revealing that it intends to build more of these than originally thought.

These will include independent living schemes for older people and the council also hopes to provide extra supported housing for people with learning disabilities. The extra homes will be provided by 2020/21. Councillor Jayne Dunn, Cabinet Member for Housing at Shefﬁeld City Council, said: “Increasing social housing is still a priority as the need for good affordable housing has never been greater. We acquire more council homes by either buying existing properties or building them ourselves. Building them gives us more control though and helps us get the properties we need. That’s why we’re maintaining our plans to provide an extra 1,000 council homes in Shefﬁeld but we

will be building more of them ourselves. This includes supported housing to help people live independently, as well as more family homes.” There are around 40,000 council homes in Shefﬁeld but this ﬁgure is reducing as properties are sold under the national Right to Buy scheme. The authority is almost one third of the way toward its target of 1,000 extra council homes. Since 2015/16 it has bought an extra 285 properties and is building 89 new council homes which are almost complete. By the end of the programme, if the authority is successful in accessing national house building funding, it is estimated that the council will have built around 450 of this total. The authority’s council housing plan also sets out plans to: • Reduce the community heating charge by 10 per cent for tenants who receive

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The race is on to the Special Olympics GB National Games 2017 in Sheffield, as athletes and officials toured the city’s sporting venues. Special Olympics athletes and officials visited venues such as Bramall Lane, the English Institute of Sport and the All Saints Sports Centre. The Special Olympics is a major sporting event for athletes with intellectual disabilities. Some 2,600 Specal Olympians of all ages and abilities will compete in a range of 19 sports in August next year. There are 150 Special Olympics clubs across Britain and they train all year round. Karen Wallin, CEO of Special Olympics GB, said: “The whole idea is that we use sport as a tool to improve the self-esteem, health and inclusion of those with intellectual disabilities.” The Special Olympics GB National Games take place from August 7-12 next year, and will kick off with an opening ceremony at Bramall Lane. Volunteers from all walks of life are still needed to help. Apply at: www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/ volunteer.

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We will be moving from The Circle at the end of January to a smaller office at the premises of Zest at Upperthorpe. This will save a considerable costs. Zest is accessible by Bus and Tram - see below. Travelling to Zest Offices - Details: Zest, 18 Upperthorpe Sheffield S6 3NA Travelling by Tram From the City centre take the yellow route tram towards Middlewood or the blue route tram towards Malin Bridge. Get off at the Infirmary Road tram stop and keep walking in the direction of the tram for 50 yards. Turn left onto Albert Terrace Road and walk up the hill to the crossroads. Turn right onto Upperthorpe Road and ZEST is about 100 yards in front of you. Or any bus which travels along Infirmary road. Get off at Infirmary Road just past Tesco, head in the direction back towards Tesco and take the first right onto Albert Terrace Road. Walk up the hill to the crossroads and turn right onto Upperthorpe Road.

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metered heating. • Set a single ﬂat rate for garage rent instead of the current system of different prices across the city. • Prepare for new housing policies introduced nationally and to support tenants who are affected by them.

Councillor Dunn added: “We’ve lobbied Government to reject policies that would be bad for tenants, such as Pay to Stay, which has now been dropped. We will continue to do this to get the best we can for people who need social housing and will push for more money for the city to increase its council housing stock in the future.” Investments to council housing are funded by the rent paid by council tenants. Over the next year work will continue to improve people’s kitchens, bathrooms, windows, doors, roofs, boilers and communal areas which are a priority for tenants. Shefﬁeld City Council’s Council Housing business plan will be discussed by its Cabinet on Wednesday, 18 January.

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WALLIS

METALS

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PROBABLY

MONTY’S THE TOP PRICE THIS WEEK OF SHEFFIELD SERVICE & MOT FROM £150inc. VAT

Opening Times: Mon-Fri 9am - 3pm Saturday 9:30am - 12 Noon

Telephone 0114 221 4333 288 Penistone Road • Shefﬁeld S6 2FS

MOTOR MATES TYRES .COM

£25 MOT WITH A FREE RE-TEST

Available in Sheffield & Rotherham Sheffield 0114 275 9900 Canklow 01709 360555 • Masborough 01709 559000 www.toptreadtyres.com

Motor Vehicle Servicing & Repairs All other makes welcome Air-Con Service Checks

10% DISCOUNT WITH THIS ADVERT! QUOTE MOT1*

GET YOUR CAR READY FOR WINTER WINTER CHECK £9.99+VAT 182-198 Penistone Road, Sheffield S6 2FJ *WINTER CHECK EXCLUDED Tel: 0114 2336919

IN YORKSHIRE!

FREE COLLECTION OF SCRAP CARS BEST PRICES PAID! BUYERS OF ALL NON-FERROUS METALS Call us now on 01709 894122

Mobile: 07818 497602 Fax: 01709 881700 Nicholas Lane, Goldthorpe, Rotherham S63 9AS

www.wallismetals.co.uk

Registered

The Mercury Holiday Section - To Advertise please call our Sales Team on 0114 276 3633 opt.1

The Region’s Largest Holiday Classifieds Section

MERCURYHOLIDAYS The Ascot Guest House Scarborough

2017 Stairlift to First Floor

WINTER OFFERS FROM £20PPPN

CONTRACTORS WELCOME £18 pppn (room only)

£23

Per Person Per Night Central Position Opposite Station Now Booking 2017!

Tel: 01723 364 963

WHITBY Guest House

SUMMER BARGAINS

FROM £20 • GROUND FLOOR £45 TELEPHONE 01754 481034 MOB: 07751 729789

Brackenhurst Guest House

brackenhurst-guesthouse-skegness.yolasite.com

MABLETHORPE 4-6 Berth Caravan All Mod Cons On Haven Site Telephone 07929 288296

The Palm Court

All Rooms En-Suite, Tea and Coffee Making Facilities, Colour TV, FREE Wi-Fi, Hair Dryers and Smoking Rooms Available

1&2 BEDROOM COTTAGES Including B&B, Fully Furnished, Parking, Pets Welcome.

Tel: 01947 603 790 Email: kelly@swallowcottages.co.uk

www.swallowcottages.co.uk

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

TELEPHONE: 01754 872722 New Trend Holiday Park, Ancaster Avenue, Chapel St. Leonards, Skegness PE24 5SS

INGOLDMELLS

BREAK THE COST DOWN EASY PAYMENT SCHEME AVAILABLE

PLEASE CALL/TEXT 07701 096015

As visited by Toby Foster and broadcast on BBC Radio Shefﬁeld on 16th July 2013

• Accommodation is to a high standard • All rooms have ensuite facilities etc • Award winning full English breakfast • The closest guest house to the harbour 8 West Street • Bridlington Y015 3DX Telephone 01262 670110

CHAPEL ST. LEONARDS Golden Palm Site

LINCOLNSHIRE

8 Berth Caravan (1 of 6 on Golden Palm Site), 2009, club, swimming pool on site, strictly no pets

Hi gh Quality Holiday Cottages near the Sea and the Lincolnshire Wolds

5 minutes from Mablethorpe

Grange Farm, Maltby-Le-Marsh Alford, Lincolnshire LN13 0JP

Tel: 01507 450267

anngraves@btconnect.com • www.grange-farmhouse.co.uk

INSURANCE

Tel 0115 9133974 / 07973784396 swiftcaravans@gmail.com

INGOLDMELLS

6 & 8 Berth Caravans BROCHURE AVAILABLE

GREAT YARMOUTH

www.worldwidetravelplan.co.uk In conjunction with Media Travel Services - - SIS Ltd - FCA 311208 *Premiums dependent on individual circumstances. Terms & Conditions apply. 9 Claremont Courtyard, Spital Wirral CH63 4JB

including Full English Breakfast & Evening Meal CALL NOW FOR DETAILS OR TO REQUEST A BROCHURE

01754 767711 BLACKPOOL

SMOKING/ NON SMOKING ROOMS AVAILABLE

EASTER SPECIAL FRIDAY 14TH APRIL TO MONDAY 17TH APRIL

ONLY £70 PP ROOM ONLY ONLY £85 PP BED & BREAKFAST

• SPECIAL SUMMER DEALS AVAILABLE • • CALL FOR DETAILS! •

HEMSBY, GREAT YARMOUTH

Clean, Comfy, brick chalets Double Glazing, close to Beach Amusements and amenities

TWO MINUTES FROM SEAFRONT TEA/COFFEE & TV IN ALL ROOMS

£150 p/w off season Pets welcome

SUPERB HOME COOKING SUMMER & ILLUMINATIONS SPECIAL OFFERS FOR MERCURY READERS CALL FOR DETAILS

Within easy walking distance of some excellent eating places/pubs, including Rick Stein’s latest ﬁsh restaurant

82 HORNBY ROAD • FY1 4QS

AIRPORT PARKING

For free colour brochure

Call Duncan 01493730238 www.duncanfoleyholidays.com

CENTRALLY LOCATED

PLEASE CALL JO OR HENRY FOR DETAILS 01253 623386

Kernow agas dynargh! - Cornwall Welcomes You!

1 WEEK £32 2 WEEKS £55

Phone 01253 344367

EMail: thecolonialhotel@hotmail.com

APPLETON GUEST HOUSE 17 Yorkshire Street, Blackpool

• Family owned licensed Hotel • 2 minutes from Central Pier • Good food and cleanliness assured • Newly Refurbished • Clean En-Suite Rooms Available

Monday - Friday Special £109pp BBEM

BOOKINGS ALSO TAKEN FOR WEEKENDS

LOG FIRES • PETS WELCOME Two minutes from beaches/coastal paths

TEL: 01209 860410

Free Child Places Available Watch out for Seasonal Specials

BOOKING NOW FOR SUMMER/ILLUMINATIONS

CORNWALL & DEVON CORNWALL

All Rooms En-Suite Lift Available Family Bar with DJ Free Car Park

Children £60 All Year Round

FULLY LICENSED BAR • ALL ROOMS EN-SUITE

Fisherman’s Cottages

SEADELL CHALET PARK

MELROSE HOTEL

07875 729899

NOW TAKING BOOKINGS FOR SUMMER

THE COLONIAL

465-467 PROMENADE - BLACKPOOL

Very Clean, Full Facilities Close to all amenities, shops and beach 3, 5, 7 Night Breaks Available

PORTHLEVEN

CALL 0151 334 2600 For all travellers - cover up to 99 years Existing Medical conditions considered Flexible Travel Insurance from just £2.59* Single Trip - 7 Days in Europe from £2.62* Annual European Multi - Trip from £22.50*

3 NIGHTS FROM £104

www.caravanlets365.co.uk/advert.asp?id=253&rid=246

Annual multi trip up to 85 years (inc)

• • • • •

SPRING BREAKS

www.swiftcaravanbreaks.com

SINGLE TRIP UP TO 99 YEARS

UK, EUROPE OR WORLDWIDE

• Situated on Skegness Sea Front • • All Rooms En-Suite • • Sea View Rooms Available • • Ground Floor Rooms Available •

MORE DETAILS CAN BE FOUND AT

TRAVEL INSURANCE WORLDWIDE POLICIES

QUOTING ‘THE MERCURY’

BREAKS FROM £110 (Min 2 Nights) UP TO £460 Per Week Peak Season £50 DEPOSIT SECURES - NOW BOOKING ALL 2017

Set in tucked away grounds offering a relaxing & peaceful haven. 2 ﬁshing lakes. Dogs welcome. Various accommodation options. • 4* Cottages • B&B • Static Caravans • New 5* Lakeside Lodge

www.palmcourtskegness.co.uk

Book Early to Avoid Disappointment A Warm & Friendly Guest House

6/8 berth caravans to let, near Fantasy Island, shops, beach & much more.

South Parade, Skegness PE25 3HP

www.melrosehotelblackpool.co.uk NORFOLK

NORFOLK BROADS 40 RIVERSIDE BUNGALOWS BOATS ALSO AVAILABLE FISH FROM YOUR OWN LAWN AT POTTER HEIGHAM FREE BROCHURE AVAILABLE

TELEPHONE 01692 580496 WWW.RIVERSIDE-HOLIDAYS.CO.UK

Call Sharon:

01253 624116 www.appletonhouse.co.uk

SEA-FRONT THE HOTEL BELVEDERE North Promenade • Blackpool

2017 VALENTINES

Weekend (10th Feb) from £79 Midweek (13th Feb) from £99

WINTER WARMERS

(FEB - MARCH - APRIL) WEEKEND FROM ONLY £69 MIDWEEK FROM ONLY £99 AND ARRIVE SUNDAY FOR FREE!!! Also Booking for Spring - Summer - Illuminations Turkey & Tinsel 2017 PRICE PP INC. B&B, EVENING MEAL & ENTERTAINMENT from Martin, Angela & The Tropicana Showgirls

01253 354876 • the hotelbelvedere.com

The North’s Largest Entertainment Weekly, Telephone Our Sales Team To Get Your Advert On These Pages 0114 276 3633 Opt.1

PRIVATE HIRE

RIVELIN TRAVEL 15-19-22-24-29 SEATER - MINI COACHES ALL LOCATIONS FOR ALL OCCASIONS Visit us at

www.rivelintravel.co.uk

Email:babsrivelin@blueyonder.co.uk

16 Seater Minibus with fitted seatbelts PSV Licence Holder • 100% Reliable

• TRIPS TO ALL RACECOURSES • AIRPORTS • FISHING & GOLF TRIPS • PRIVATE PARTIES • DAY TRIPS • CLUB TRIPS Trips to the East Coast

TEL: 0114 3484739 MOB: 07773 384542 LICENSED PRIVATE HIRE

We’ll Never Let You Down! Available for • Weddings • Airports (All Airports) • All Coastal Work • Private Parties • Superb Vehicles Telephone Anytime

07747 787551 (Anytime)

COACH HOLIDAYS

WOODS COACHES DOOR TO DOOR COACHES

Travel

Deluxe Mini Bus

• Airports • Weddings • Coastal Trips • Baby Seats • Available 24hrs

TEL: 233 1000 Text: 07947 610 722

Beatson’s

DIRECT FROM OUR COACH STATION TO YOUR DESTINATION WE PICK YOU UP FROM HOME!!!

CALL US ON (0114) 265 3858

CLEAN TOILETS AND WASHROOMS AT OUR COACH STATION EXMOUTH, DEVON-CAVENDISH HOTEL 27th Feb to 3rd March 2017 5 Days (Monday to Friday) ..............................£190.00

LINCOLNSHIRE - FOR SALE

NEW TIMBER LODGE DEVELOPMENT NOW OPEN

ST ANNES ON SEA-THE LINDUM HOTEL 30th Jan to 3rd Feb 2017 • 5 Days (Monday to Friday)........................................... £225.00

TIMBER LODGES

FOR SALE

ASK FOR OUR 2017 BROCHURE A SELECTION OF OUR 2017 TOURS ARE BELOW... BRIDLINGTON-THE BALMORAL HOTEL (£12 SINGLE SUPPLEMENT) * 10TH TO 14TH FEBRUARY (FRI TO TUES) • 5 DAYS ...................................................................................................... £220.00 7TH TO 9TH APRIL (FRI TO SUN) • 3 DAYS .................................................................................................................. £130.00 18TH TO 22ND JUNE (SUN TO THUR) • 5 DAYS ............................................................................................................ £260.00

VERY REASONABLE PRICES!

BOURNEMOUTH-SUNCLIFF HOTEL • 13TH TO 17TH MARCH (MON TO FRI) • 5 DAYS .................................................. £265.00

Chapel Hill Marina • LINCOLNSHIRE

EASTBOURNE-QUEENS HOTEL • 27TH TO 31ST MARCH (MON TO FRI) • 5 DAYS ........................................................ £220.00

10 MILES UP THE RIVER BOSTON EXCELLENT FISHING

ST ANNES ON SEA-THE LINDUM HOTEL * 13TH TO 17TH MARCH (MON TO FRI) • 5 DAYS ........................................................................................................... £240.00 1ST TO 5TH MAY (MON TO FRI) • 5 DAYS ................................................................................................................... £260.00 17TH TO 21ST JULY (MON TO FRI) • 5 DAYS ............................................................................................................... £285.00

CALL ALAN ON 01526 342750 07885 957734

LLANDUDNO-QUEENS HOTEL (£15.00 SINGLE SUPPLEMENT) 6TH TO 10TH FEBRUARY (MON TO FRI) • 5 DAYS ........................................................................................................ £225.00 6TH TO 10TH MARCH (MON TO FRI) • 5 DAYS ............................................................................................................. £255.00 10TH TO 14TH APRIL (MON TO FRI) • 5 DAYS.............................................................................................................. £270.00 22ND TO 26TH MAY (MON TO FRI) • 5 DAYS ............................................................................................................... £290.00

www.lodgeslincolnshire.co.uk

CARAVAN STORAGE

PAIGNTON-CAMBRIA HOTEL * 17TH TO 21ST APRIL (MON TO FRI) • 5 DAYS .............................................................................................................. £250.00 1ST TO 5TH MAY (MON TO FRI) • 5 DAYS .................................................................................................................... £260.00 10TH TO 17TH JUNE (SAT TO SAT) • 8 DAYS ............................................................................................................... £390.00

SECURE CARAVAN STORAGE

IN BIRLEY (S20)

* MORE DATES AVAILABLE

ONLY £250 PER YEAR 24 HR CCTV ON SITE

CALL 0114 263 4479 0114 287 6298 HOLIDAY PARK

WWW.WOODSCOACHES-BARNSLEY.CO.UK

BARNSLEY 01226 286 830 CARAVANS

YORKSHIRE’S HIDDEN GEM

SPECIAL OFFER

ONLY £11,995 Centre lounge layout with bedroom at each end for extra privacy, this caravan will be sited on a corner roadside plot to take advantage of the central lounge area. Site fees paid until March 2018.

We also have other caravans for sale from only £6995

Sycamore Farm Country Park Caravans,Touring

Caravans & Camping

Two & Three Bedroom, Standard & Luxury Caravans to Rent on Small, Rural Fishing Lake Site. Tourers & Campers are Welcome. LAKESIDE PITCHES AVAILABLE MANY NEW & USED CARAVANS FOR SALE

Sycamore Farm Park, Chalk Lane, Burgh Le Marsh, Skegness PE24 5HN www.sycamorefarm.net | 01754 810833

for further info 01964 612233 orwww.willowsholidaypark.co.uk

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FENCE REPAIR / GARDEN SERVICES

HAS YOUR FENCE BLOWN DOWN? OR NEED SOME ATTENTION? We can Repair, Replace or Fit a New Fence at Affordable Prices! We are provide Specialist Garden Landscaping , Garden Makeovers Tree Surgery Hedge & Shrub Pruning

F.S.K CLEANING & GARDENING

PLEASE CALL 07749 076234

FSKcleaning/gardening

EMAIL US AT: FSKcleaning-gardening@hotmail.com

THE REGION’S MOST COMPETITIVELY PRICED CLASSIFIED, TRADE AND BUSINESS ADVERTISING

WORKSOP SURFACING

TARMACADAM & BLOCK PAVING CONTRACTORS REQUIRE WORK URGENTLY | 0800 5878085 / 07788 663654 Owing to a delayed start on an original contract, we are ﬁnding it diﬃcult to keep our men & machinery in full time work in this area. Therefore we would be pleased to give, at a reduced rate, free estimates & advice on all forms of resurfacing & construction work including excavating, draining, kerbing, etc

FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL OUR SALES TEAM ON

0114 276 3633 (OPTION 1)

VAN HIRE

AFP

THE MERCURYCLASSIFIEDS

EXCELLENT VEHICLES AT COST EFFECTIVE PRICES

• COURIER VANS •SMALL VANS • SINGLE & DOUBLE CABS • MEDIUM VANS VAN HIRE & SALES LTD • BOXER VANS • LARGE VANS • 6 SEATER WITH TOOL SPACE • PICK UPS

ENQUIRIES OF ANY SIZE WELCOME AN EXAMPLE OF OUR REDUCED PRICES FOR APPROXIMATELY 3-4 WEEKS.

We can spray tack coat to receive macadam to an average thickness of 2 inches, consolidated & top dresses with a ﬁne sealing grit from £9.50 per square metre + VAT. Materials are laid by machine where possible.

YARD CLEARANCE Due to new planning laws introduced, we have hundreds of metres of Block paving, Natural Indian Stone paving and Cobbles, & also resin bounded Chippings to be cleared. AT LESS THAN HALF PRICE. (eg we will dig up your existing drive etc, lay a new foundation and block pave the area at the unbeatable price of..

TRANSIT 1 WAY TIPPER ........FROM £80 PER DAY + VAT TRANSIT 350 JUMBO ............FROM £80 PER DAY + VAT TRANSIT CONNECT...............FROM £40 PER DAY + VAT CITROEN BERLINGO ..............FROM £35 PER DAY + VAT

Call Now 0114 261 0522

10 OVER

YEARS

SERV ING

SOUT H YO RKS.

VISIT US AT: THE MILL RACE 346 BRIGHTSIDE LANE SHEFFIELD S9 2SP

£35.00 + VAT PER SQUARE METRE

ENQUIRIES OF ANY SIZE WELCOME WITHOUT OBLIGATION ALL WORK GUARANTEED • DON’T MISS OUT! SHEDS

SHED WORLD

ALL OUR BUILDINGS ARE DELIVERED & ERECTED VISIT OUR LARGE SHOWSITES TO VIEW OUR WIDE RANGE OF:

• Sheds • Summerhouses • Playhouses • Concrete Garages & Sheds • Kennels • Log Cabins • GARAGE REVAMPS • Smoking Shelters • Storage • Fencing encing

SPECIAL OFFER

NOW ONLY

£299

7’ X 5’ APEX TONGUE & GROOVE SHED Delivered & Fitted

VALLEY TRADING PARK Greenland Road, Sheffield, S9 5EX

0114 244 4475 • 0114 243 7737

Hardwick Lane, Aston, Shefﬁeld S26 2BE • 0114 287 8973 Northern Garden Supplies, Blyth Road, Oldcotes, S81 8JE • 01909 732055

OPEN MON-SAT 9 - 4PM & SUN 10-4PM 7 DAYS A WEEK WE DO NOT SELL ONLINE

THE MERCURY NEWSPAPER - CLASSIFIED SECTION

CARPETS & FLOORING

PLUMBING & HEATING

GLENN ORRAH CARPETS 23C QUEENS ROAD, BEIGHTON 0114 269 4328 SMALL FAMILY BUSINESS. EST 22 YEARS WE WILL ALWAYS AIM TO BEAT ANY GENUINE QUOTE, OFFERING THE SAME QUALITY MATERIALS GET A QUOTE FROM THE REST THEN COME TO THE BEST! COME VISIT OUR SHOWROOM FOR FANTASTIC OFFERS & SERVICE

HUGE RANGE OF CARPETS & VINYLS

1ST CLASS FITTING

DC CARPETS • Carpets Fitted & Re-Fitted • 30 Years Experience • All Material Supplied TEL: 0114 242 1906 MOB: 07909 617 134 ANYTIME

FUEL

DIXONS FUELS

SMOKELESS FUELS AND COAL FOR WOOD BURNERS, OPEN FIRES & STOVES TELEPHONE 0114 242 3054

SHEFFIELD LOGGING COMPANY Mixed Hard & Soft Wood Logs Bone Dry Supplied in Nets or Dumpy Bags VERY COMPETITIVE PRICES

Kindling Also Available

TELEPHONE 0114 243 7255

WWW.GLENORRAH.UK8.NET

SKIPS

Blue Flame Gas Central Heating Specialists • Servicing • Landlord Certiﬁcates • Upgrades • Full Installations • Repairs • Power Flushing Full comprehensive Service Plans including Annual Service

SKIPS FOR HIRE

PRICES INCLUDE VAT Also Digger & Driver Hire, Land Clearance, Footings, Drainage & Demolition

MINI DIGGERS FOR HIRE

Covering: Barnsley, Wath, Goldthorpe, Mexborough, Conisbrough, Thurnscoe, Bolton Upon Dearne, Wombwell & North Sheffield.

0114 273 1067

FOR THESE PRICES 4 Ton £80 • 6 Ton £100 8 Ton £120 • 10 ton £140

CONTACT 07960 656323

01246 200990

Plumbing & Heating Boiler upgrades. Landlord and Gas Safety Checks. Boiler Breakdowns. LPG Installer and Professional power flushing. Wet Room Specialists. All Commercial, Catering and Domestic work Undertaken.

Mobile Leisure Vehicles & Statics Undertaken FREE QUOTES TELEPHONE 01709 896011 OR 07946 590 116 mjenkins-plumbingandheating.co.uk mjheating9@aol.co.uk

217261

ELECTRICIAN

ON_POWER ELECTRICIAN Napit & Part P reg’d

CARPET ROLL END Since 1972

SCRAP METAL

SKIPS AVAILABLE MINI SKIPS, 3 TON, 4 TON, 6 TON, 8 TON (SOIL, BRICK, RUBBLE/WOOD/MIXED) 16 YARD (WOOD)

FROM £35

& DEMOLITION

Also Rubbish Removed OAP Discount TEL: 07766 304099 www.gbmetals.co.uk

WANTED Lady’s Bridge • Shefﬁeld • S3 8GA Tel: 0114 272 3907

CARPET CLEANING Also Upholstery

CARPETS

UPHOLSTERY

LOUNGE (12X15) £30 HALL/STAIRS/LANDING £35 2 BED WHOLE HOUSE £120 4 BED WHOLE HOUSE £150

3 PIECE SUITE £45 LEATHER SUITE £60 CURTAINS FROM £30 MATTRESS £30

HOMES • PUBS • CLUBS RESTAURANTS • OFFICES TELEPHONE 0800 328 7941 MOBILE USERS RING 07973 861973 For a No Obligation Quote

www.challenge-carpet-cleaning.com Email: martyncliffetaylor@me.com Challenge - Established since 1991!

HANDYMAN

All work completed to a high quality standard with excellent after sales service

Highly Recommended Family Business • Fast & Efficient • No Job Too Big/Small • Flat Pack Assembled • All Joinery Work • New Sockets & Light Fittings • Garden Maintenance & more

danthehandyman@mail.com

CARRYLIAM & CO

WANTED

METALWORKING LATHES

• Engineering Tools • • Lathe Tools • • Small Workshop & Garage Clearances • Tel: 0114 2651352 Mob: 07791 490263

CALL US ON 07970 276862

WANTED

ALL OLD WOODWORKING TOOLS ANVILS, NORRIS PLANES, ETC PLUS WOODEN BOWLING BALLS

VERY BEST PRICES PAID DISTANCE NO OBJECT CALL TONY MURLAND ON 01394 421 323

BLOCK PAVING SLABS | TARMACADAM NATURAL STONE PAVING EDGINGS | KERBS | KEY KERBS BOUNDARY WALLS FENCING AND DECKING GARDEN RE-MODELLING DRAINAGE AND LAND DRAINAGE

Experienced & Reliable Workforce FREE QUOTATIONS

07773 336341 | 0114 248 8386

• No Permit Needed • Immediate Response • All Areas Covered • Low Low Prices

TELEVISION REPAIRS

SHEFFIELD 0114 321 4415 MOBILE 07834 804 240 www.wilsonlaidler.com

ALL SIZE SKIPS

CHEAP RATES

6 DAYS A WEEK

HILLFOOT WASTE

ALL MAJOR CARDS ACCEPTED

A.L.S. SKIPS Cheap Household Skips 2,3,4,& 5 Yarders Same Day Delivery

Tel 0114 418 5347 07724 529585 www.myminiskips.co.uk

DIXONS SKIPS WW1 & WW2 The Area’s Best Prices...

BOUGHT FOR CASH!

DRIVES & GARDENS

TELEVISION REPAIR

ANTIQUE MILITARY COLLECTABLES Helmets • Weapons • Knives • Swords Anything Considered

LEEBROOK

Loading 1 & 2 Tonne

WILSON LAIDLER & CO LTD

Cheapest Carpets HOUSEHOLD • COMMERCIAL • INDUSTRIAL G.B. METALS in Sheffield! 95% OF WASTE RECYCLED FREE SCRAP COLLECTION TEL 2331010 LANDLORD SPECIALS FULL HOUSE DISCOUNTS WE CUT ANY ROOM SIZE

EXCAVATION & DEMOLITION

PROPERTY SERVICES

www.blueflameheatplan.co.uk

From a light switch to a full re-wire 10% discount for all Mercury Readers FREE QUOTES 07765 797448 • 0114 243 3301

CENTRE

SKIPS FOR BRICK, RUBBLE, CONCRETE, SOIL, CLAY & TARMAC

...We Won’t be beaten!

TELEPHONE 07970 276 862 | 0114 242 3054 OPEN 6 DAYS

SKIPS • ALL SIZES COMPETITIVE SIZES PROMPT SERVICE

SHEFFIELDTVREPAIRS.COM FAST, FRIENDLY SERVICE SPEAK TO AN ENGINEER TODAY

0114 360 5355 FREE PICK UP IN SHEFFIELD

CHAPELTOWN AERIALS

MERLIN AERIAL & SATELLITES

TV AERIALS FROM

£60 FITTED ✓ Freeview Aerial ✓ Extensions ✓ Multi-Room • Sky ✓ Freesat ✓ TV Wall Mounting ✓Retune ✓ Smart TV Setup ✓ Aerial Upgrades ✓ Amplification

www.merlin-aerials.co.uk

Matt: 07876 363015

CHIMNEY SWEEP

BORDER SWEEP

CHIMNEY SWEEPING SERVICE GET READY FOR WINTER

Open Fires, Stoves, Pots & Cowls Fitted

Contact ANDY on

01226 761121 07968 286187

Chimneys swept to BS6461 standards. bordersweep@yahoo.co.uk HETAS Registered.

PRIVATE

EMPIRE CINEMA CLUB

0114 244 5006

ADULTS ONLY OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK

01484 540978

STRIPTEASE WWW.EMPIREX.CO.UK

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ANGLER’S CORNER

with Clint Walker

I’d like to tell you more about relatively new company Bank Statement Clothing, a company I was invited to join late last year, and whose clothing is now ‘uniform’ for my angling. I’ve always been wary of endorsing any clothing company personally, after all, it isn’t really the clothing that catches fish, but with Bank Statement, there was just enough to pique my interest, so I decided to find out more… In truth, I was recommended by a current team member, who (very generously) considered that I may be able to add something to the brand, so I was happy to receive my first products just before winter really started to bite. After my invite, I requested delivery of a camouflage hoody, a set of ‘RevelatorZ’ polarising glasses, hand towel, and camera tripod. Like a kid at Christmas, these were rapidly opened, and inspected to find out more. I find that a hoody is probably one of the most popular items of fishing attire that I see on the bank, especially if adorned with the angler’s favourite brand, and with good reason; they are comfortable, easy to wear, have a hood, and keep the wearer nice and warm. It’s that simple. The camouflage Bank Statement hoody fits all the criteria, is well made, and does the job it’s designed for, so it’s now a fundamental part of my clobber on the bank. What makes it stand out though? Don’t get me wrong, I’ll never be a fashion writer, but I know if something is going to last. Every seam is double stitched, the pocket is large and accommodating, and the drawstrings in the hood stay where they are supposed to, rather than pulling around in the wash to leave an annoying conundrum to be sorted when next worn. It’s washed well too, having been used twice weekly for the last five months or so, it still retains its ‘fluff’ on the inside, and shape on the outside, nor has it shrunk. It’s drizzle proof to some extent too, so standing out in the fog and rain doesn’t result in a weighty, shapeless piece of clothing which you can’t wait to take off! I use polarising glasses an awful lot, summer or winter, and consider them a vital part of an angler’s toolbox. The ‘RevelatorZ’ are available in five colour options, and do exactly what they say on the tin, cutting surface glare and revealing what lies beneath the water. They are stylish too, and I was even happy to take them on a recent trip to fashion capital Rome, where they doubled up to protect my eyes from city grit and dust thanks to hardwearing lenses, and made me the object of adoration for many Italian ladies! (I may have made that last bit up). I also took the incredibly tasteful Bank Statement polo shirt, resplendent in orange and black, with a subtle logo, which was comfortable to wear, and kept me cool in rising Italian temperatures; perfect summer fishing attire, but smart enough to wear elsewhere too!

ORCHARD PARK

Frampton Lane, Hubberts Bridge, Boston, Lincs PE20 3QU

Tel:01205 290328 or 01205 290368 Fax:01205 290247

Situated 5 Mins drive from the historic town of Boston

Two 9 Hole Golf Courses in the vicinity Fishing lake on the park Caters for holiday static and tourers Shop and Licensed Bar on site Log Cabins For Sale by the Side of the Lake

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Now the Christmas and New Year festivities are a distant memory, the countdown to Summer 2017 is well and truly on! Gyms across the Steel City are set to be busy over the next few weeks as people try desperately to keep their New Years resolutions, working hard to get their bodies back in shape after all the excesses of the festive period. Personally I was no different there’s quite a few mince pies and pints of lager currently sitting around my waistline and my good lady has not been slow to point this out to me! However the thought of queuing at a typical city centre “pay-asyou-go” gym in January is not my idea of fun. Waiting for people to ﬁnish on the equipment and not being able to use the stuff you want when you want is a frustrating experience. Therefore I was delighted to take up the offer of a visit and introductory session at Davy’s Sporting Club! Davys Sporting Gym in Darnall offers a completely different experience. The Gym is stocked with a full range of the usual equipment - treadmills, rowing machines etc. - but in addition Davys stands out with its large weights section

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After a hard-fought but deserved victory over Norwich City, Interim Manager Paul Warne gave his thoughts on the 2-1 triumph. “The lads are happy in the changing rooms,” he said. “We’ve gone on all week about how we’re going to play and how we’re going to upset them. “It feels like everything we did was right. On another day they might have got the equaliser but, potentially, we could have got one or two more in the second half. The lads kept going against a quality side like that. I’m a very proud man.” Warne reserved particular praise for young striker Jerry Yates – scorer of the opening goal in a man-of-the-match display. “I don’t know how much more he can give,” beamed Warne. “He gives everything he’s got. I think the fashion from footballers these days is that you don’t have to run round. “The fact that he went out there and ran around the way he did. He gets a bit of luck, he scores a goal. I thought he was outstanding. He’s not playing against idiots, he’s playing against really good, class centre-halves. “We had a meeting before the game and told him we all trust him. There was no pressure. “I thought he was outstanding and I was really proud of him.” The Millers led at the break following Yates’ seventh-minute opener before Norwich’s Nelson Oliveira saw red for an incident with Kirk Broadfoot. “If I’m honest I was devastated he got sent

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off,” admitted Warne. “I thought when he came off they’d all be giving that extra ten percent energy and aggression. “That’s not what I wanted. I thought it would be harder against ten men than eleven. I wasn’t banging the drum saying ‘get him off’.” Norwich were only level for four minutes in the second half. Tom Adeyemi’s 55th-minute header restored the Millers’ lead after Cameron Jerome had pegged the hosts back. “It’s only one game,” Warne added. “Winning football matches is a beautiful feeling. Even the Burton game a couple of weeks ago I think we deserved to win that and that would have given us a bit of momentum. “I just think we’re in a little bit of a transition stage at the Club. Everyone’s working really, really hard to try and improve this squad. “I think when you get a win, people and fans might believe in what we’re doing a little bit more. Winning today might get us a little bit more respect. “It’s great for the lads. They’re coming in every day and they’re not moaners. “I want good, hardworking people who want the best for everyone.” Warne conﬁrmed forward Danny Ward missed

Rotherham United interim manager Paul Warne has confirmed that striker Peter Odemwingie will leave the club at the end of his contract. The Nigerian international signed a shortterm deal with the Millers until the end of this month, but missed out on today’s victory over Norwich City with a calf problem. Warne confirmed in his post match press that he had a conversation with the 35-year-old this week, and the former West Brom striker is now expected to look for a move to guarantee him regular first-team football.

Conor Grant feels he has unfinished business with Doncaster Rovers. Grant re-signed for his second loan spell with the club at the start of January and has slotted straight into the side. He has played every minute of both league games since returning, and the 21-year-old says it is good to be part of a winning team. “The position the lads have put themselves in is an excellent one and it’s something that we need to keep building on. Game by game we need to keep picking up the points,” said Grant. “We want to get promoted and for me personally, I just want to play as many games as I can and help the team push on. “We had a bad run when I was here last season so now on the flip side the team are winning games and the confidence is high.” The Everton loanee believes he has the trust of manager Darren Ferguson, and pointed out that as one of the main reasons for him coming back to the Keepmoat Stadium. “The manager was really pushing to get me so

Premier Division Swallownest FC maintained their 10 point lead at the top of the Premier Division with a comprehensive 8-1 home win over Jubilee Sports. The win is Swallownest’s fifth straight, all the way back to mid-November. Second placed Frecheville bounced back straight away from last weeks’ loss to Swallownest, with a 4-1 home win over Denaby United. Goals from Owen Fieldsend and Jake Ford gave Swinton Athletic a 2-1 win over Athersley Recreation Reserves at Mexborough Athletic Ground. Swinton are just a point behind Frecheville in third. There was a big game at the bottom, with bottom side Denaby Main hosting third bottom Millmoor Juniors. Goals from Jamie Jackson and Reece Taylor settled the game 2-1 in Millmoor’s favour. A brace from Danny Burkinshaw inspired Houghton Main to a 3-2 away win over North Gawber Colliery. The win ends a run of three winless games for Houghton Main. Division One The situation remains complicated in Division One, with only seven points separating the top 10. Wickersley FC climbed back top after a 6-1 away win over Hemsworth Miners Welfare Reserves. Oughtibridge were equally convincing, as they beat Davy FC 5-0 at home. Oughtibridge are level on points with Wickersley, but have a worse goal difference. Ecclesfield Red Rose 1915 are just a point further back, after a 3-1 home win over last weeks’ league leaders Sheffield Bankers. The Bankers drop a further point behind in fourth. Bottom side Millmoor Juniors Reserves claimed their first point of the season, as they drew with a fifth placed South Kirkby Colliery at Grange Park. Caribbean Sports registered their fifth straight win, with a 4-0 win against Brinsworth Whitehill at Pheonix Sports Club. Caribbean have conceded just three goals in that spell. Silkstone United extended their unbeaten run to five games, with a 3-1 home win over AFC Dronfield. Silkstone have won their last four games. High Green Villa won 4-2 for the second time in a week, as they saw off Grimethorpe Sports at the Thorncliffe FA Hub.

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COPPINGER GRANT HAILS FANS ENJOYING RETURN James Coppinger paid tribute to Rovers’ fans after the victory over Barnet. The 3-1 success at The Hive – where Coppinger netted either side of John Marquis’ strike – was witnessed by 826 travelling fans. The Rovers captain said: “They were superb, and they have been all season – home and away. “It is important to give the fans something to shout about after being relegated, and everyone has done that this season. Our home form has been unbeaten all season, and away from home we have given the fans something to shout about.” Rovers had to come from behind to claim the three points, and Coppinger praised the character of his team-mates to quickly bounce back. He added: “This team doesn’t know when it’s beat, and credit to the lads with the way they go about things on and off the pitch. “It’s momentum. When you are top of the league and playing with conﬁdence, and a lot of quality, nobody loses their heads if we go 1-0 down. To get back in the game so early helped, and we grew in conﬁdence from there.”

today’s game due to a back injury, whilst fellow front-man Dexter Blackstock was struggling with a hamstring strain. “He had a back injury today,” said Warne of Ward. “He sent in a video message beforehand - which I showed the lads in a team meeting – wishing us all the best. “He (Dexter) had a tight hamstring. When he came off last week he said his hamstring was tight. “He’ll be back in training Thursday.”

A fresh wintry Saturday afternoon saw 20 ﬁxtures take place in the County Senior League across the league’s four divisions.

Division Two North With the top three not in action FC Graceholme had a chance to close some ground in the promotion race. They did just that, as they beat Bawtry Town 8-1 at Yorkshire Main Miners Welfare. Dan White starred, scoring four times. Goals from Brad Day (2), Liam Holland, Haydn Musgrave and Leigh Copping gave Euroglaze FC a 5-0 away win against Houghton Main Reserves. South Kirkby Colliery Reserves drew 2-2 with Working Wonders at the South Kirkby Colliery Miners Welfare Ground.

it shows how much conﬁdence he has in me. I loved working with him last time and now it’s even better,” added Grant. “The manager really seems to get the best out of me. He understands me as a person and as a player. “It just feels great to be back really, for me it’s normal service resumed and I’m enjoying my football again.”

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Division Two South Davy FC Reserves ended league leaders Kiveton Park’s 10 games unbeaten run, as they beat them 6-2 at Davy Sports Ground. The win takes Davy into second place, just four points off the lead (Kiveton have two games in hand). New Bohemians fall to second place, as they lost 2-1 to Sheffield Lane Top at The Civil Service Ground. Swinton Athletic Reserves started 2017 in style, with a 9-1 win against Maltby Main Reserves at Muglet Lane. Swinton sit in fourth position in the standings. Goals from Kurt Walters (2) and Sam Clarkson gave Millmoor Juniors Development Squad a 3-0 win over Renishaw Rangers at Grange Park. AFC Dronfield Reserves ended a run of three consecutive losses, with a 4-2 home win over Sheffield Bankers Reserves. Next Fixtures Saturday 21st January Premier Division Denaby United v Denaby Main Houghton Main v Swallownest FC Jubilee Sports v Athersley Recreation Reserves Millmoor Juniors v Handsworth Parramore Res North Gawber Colliery v AFC Penistone Church Stocksbridge Park Steels Res v Frecheville Wombwell Main v Swinton Athletic Division One AFC Dronfield v Millmoor Juniors Res Caribbean Sports v Silkstone United Davy FC v Oughtibridge WMFC Grimethorpe Sports v South Kirkby Colliery Hemsworth Mienrs Welfare Res v Ecclesfield Red Rose 1915 Sheffield Bankers v Brinsworth Whitehill Wickersley FC v High Green Villa Division Two North Bawtry Town v Euroglaze FC South Kirkby Colliery Res v Houghton Main Res Stocksbridge PS Development v Dodworth MWFC Worsbrough Bridge Ath Res v FC Graceholme Division Two South Caribbean Sports Res v Davy FC Res Kiveton Park v Millmoor Juniors Development Renishaw Rangers v Maltby Main Res Sheffield Lane Top v Sheffield Medics Swinton Athletic Res v AFC Dronfield Res

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WILDER’S WALSALL VERDICT 2016/17 Blades boss Chris Wilder admitted a poor second-half showing was ultimately the decisive factor in a disappointing loss at Walsall on Saturday. After Jack O’Connell had cancelled our Amadou Bakoyoko’s opener, three goals without reply after the break saw the Saddlers run out comfortable winners. And Wilder didn’t offer any excuses following a ﬁrst loss in seven

league matches, he remarked: “We didn’t see that second-half performance coming and it simply wasn’t good enough. “We conceded some terrible goals and didn’t deserve to win the game of football, we defended very poorly as a team and if you defend how we did then you open yourself up for the opposition to take full advantage and Walsall did. “I thought we were

dominant in the ﬁrsthalf and was bitterly disappointed not be in front at the break. “Walsall were dangerous again on the counter attack as they were at Bramall Lane and obviously they caught us early on after Billy hit the bar.” The Gaffer continued: “But we responded and having equalised, missed two or three good chances to get our noses in front and 1-1 didn’t really reﬂect the

game in my opinion. “The second goal is very poor defending on the counter attack and it shouldn’t go in and the same applies to the third, so that’s something for us to address in house. “It is by far and away the worst we’ve defended and when we don’t defend properly both individually and collectively we’ll get punished and lose games.”

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More and more young people are making their way through the turnstiles in the EFL as clubs continue to ﬁnd increasingly innovative ways to attract new fans and their families. New ﬁgures show that junior season ticket sales have increased by 37% over the past 10 years with 20% of all EFL club match attendees now under 16 years old. Such an increase is testament to the efforts and evolving attitudes of clubs to attract new

fans to their grounds with improved matchday experiences for all ages. These efforts are once again set to be recognised by the EFL’s Family Excellence Awards - an initiative rewarding clubs that deliver an outstanding experience for families. Celebrating its 10th Anniversary this season, the Awards ensure each club receives two ‘mystery’ visits from families each season, who describe and score their experiences across

six areas including ﬁrst impressions; stadium vicinity; refreshments and everything that happens inside the stadium, as well as indicating overall ratings on friendliness and intention to recommend. Reports are collated, assessed and winning clubs revealed at the end of the season, with best practice then highlighted and shared across the leagues. The feedback is then used by clubs to improve the family experience they can offer.

Having stood on the terraces at Bramall Lane as a young Shefﬁeld United fan, former Preston and Bolton striker Kevin Davies is a keen supporter of the Family Excellence Awards initiative: “It’s incredibly important that our clubs continue to attract and retain families and younger supporters in the modern era. We want our clubs to be family friendly, to be welcoming, exciting and entertaining places to go, so that ultimately

LAFFERTY SIGNS PERMANENT DEAL WEEKLY BLADES COLUMN BY ANDREW SMITH Chris Wilder has secured the services of Daniel Lafferty after successful negotiations with Burnley. The left back’s loan deal has been turned into a permanent two-and-a-half year deal at the Lane. Lafferty’s consistency in a Blades shirt is a reason why the Blades have been so secure defensively. The 27-year-old won’t take many ‘Man of the Match’ awards, but he clearly ﬁts the defensive system, in which he is often used as a left wing back. On the signing, Wilder told the club’s website: “Dan has been brilliant for us and he is another who

has played a big part in helping us get to where we are now.” Wilder appears to breaking the recent trend at Shefﬁeld United, in which managers do their business towards the end of the window, often missing out on targets. Far too often in previous years Blades fans have been glued to Twitter or Sky Sport’s Deadline Day coverage in the ﬁnal hours of the window, hoping for news on potential incomings at United. It is unlikely that we will see a repeat of such drama again as January comes to a close this year. In other transfer news, James Wallace’s

stay at the Blades ﬁnally came to end this week after his contract at the club was cancelled. The midﬁelder’s time at the club was plagued with injury and the 25-year-old only played 20 times in red and white. Wallace did show

promise during his performances but injury stopped him gaining any momentum. Wallace will try to rebuild his career in the National League, he has signed a 18-month deal with former-club Tranmere Rovers.

attendances continue to increase across the leagues.” The early indications this season are that clubs are increasingly turning to new technology to help recognise and welcome first time family attendees. The use of big screens (for dancing and waving games), gaming consoles, and other technology, is also helping to provide interaction between clubs and young fans. Across the vast majority of clubs the family experience in 2016 is almost unrecognisable to that which was on offer in 2007 with the majority of EFL clubs now offering specific family fun zones, access to games consoles, children’s entertainers, xxx concourse entertainment, innovative locally sourced refreshments, first time family/fan guides, family helpers, along with ‘magic moments’ with club mascots, players and

aid and Safeguarding certificates, together with a satisfactory DBS check, are also are also essential. Ideally you will also be an experienced coach with a FA UEFA B Coaching Award. To apply please send your CV to Catherine Frost, Head of HR at Sheffield United at hr@ sufc.co.uk The closing date for applications is Saturday 21st January 2017. enthusiastic familyfriendly staff. Kevin Davies added: “As a Sheffield United supporter as a young boy went to the matches with my dad and then with my friends. It’s a totally different experience for younger fans visiting the club now with... There are different reasons why fans go to watch games but for families, clubs must ensure that they capture their imagination, make it easy for them to attend, and feel part of the club. “This is where the Family Excellence Awards shines, as it helps clubs to use real feedback from families to improve the experience they offer. There’s no doubt that some of the great ideas implemented at Bramall Lane today have come about because there is demand from families to be looked after and entertained. The club realise that they can’t control the 90 minutes so it’s about being the best you can off the pitch.”

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COLLECTIVELY FANTASTIC Reflecting on the Owls’ victory over play-off rivals Huddersfield on Saturday, Carlos Carvalhal says as a collective, Wednesday were deserving of the three points. With praise for his players and supporters, the head coach was delighted with the outcome of the Terriers clash which saw the Owls move five points clear in the top six. He said: “I’m a collective

person, I don’t put responsibilities when we lose a game on one player, I don’t want to put responsibilities on one player because we win a game. “All of the players tried their best, they were fantastic especially in the second half and they should be happy, all of them. “I’m very happy with the fans, they gave good participation in the game, they affected the game also. “Even in the ﬁrst

half when we didn’t perform so well, we felt all the time they were with us. This is very, very important to achieve the victory. “We were more like Shefﬁeld Wednesday in the second half than in the ﬁrst but this is football.” Wednesday are now in preparation for one of their biggest challenges of the campaign - a trip to automatic promotion favourites Brighton on Friday. On the clash – that will

be staged in front of the Sky Sports cameras – he added: “I must now focus my players for Brighton on Friday, this is our most important game of the season because it is the next one. “We want to continue our run and see what we can do. We will focus on going there and winning the points and after, let’s see. “We are improving, we can do better, we will get better and this is what I know.”

PERMISSION TO FLY Carlos Carvalhal gave high praise to Ross Wallace following the Scot’s maiden strike of the season to set Wednesday en route victory against Huddersﬁeld. Wallace unleashed a bullet shot from 25 yards that ﬂew into the top corner and a late strike from Fernando Forestieri sealed the points. Carvalhal said: “That was a typical Ross

Wallace goal, it was the brand of Ross Wallace. “He scored a very similar goal against Fulham last season and this is what he is capable of. “I am very pleased for him because sometimes this season he has been asked to do speciﬁc duties for the team, sometimes that are more defensive to block the corridors. “So maybe it looks like he hasn’t played so well

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33 Years of touring with you! DAY TRIPS

JANUARY 21ST JAN 22ND JAN 28TH JAN 29TH JAN FEBRUARY 2ND FEB 4TH FEB 5TH FEB 8TH FEB 11TH FEB 12TH FEB 14TH FEB

BLACKPOOL (PIGEON WEEKEND) .................. £12.50 LIVERPOOL & ALBERT DOCK............................ £12.50 CHESTER ................................................................ £12.50 SKEGNESS ............................................................. £12.50 WHITBY.................................................................... £13.50 STRATFORD-UPON-AVON .................................... £16.50 LLANDUDNO .......................................................... £16.50 DEWSBURY MARKET & HOLMFIRTH .............. £13.50 BURY MARKET ........................................................ £13.50 BRIDLINGTON........................................................ £13.50 YORK ........................................................................ £13.50

* Any Admission Fee not included

18TH FEB 19TH FEB 22ND FEB 25TH FEB 26TH FEB MARCH 4TH MAR 5TH MAR 7TH MAR 11TH MAR 12TH MAR 14TH MAR 15TH MAR

CHESTER OR ZOO ............................................... £13.50 SCARBOROUGH ................................................... £13.50 CHESHIRE OAKS OUTLET ................................. £13.50 YORK VIKING FESTIVAL .......................................... £13.50 SKEGNESS ............................................................... £13.50 BRIDLINGTON.......................................................... £13.50 CLEETHORPES ........................................................ £13.50 SKEGNESS .............................................................. £13.50 LIVERPOOL & ALBERT DOCKS............................. £13.50 WHITBY ..................................................................... £13.50 BOLTON MARKET ................................................. £13.50 CHESTER ................................................................ £13.50

DOWNTON ABBEY EXPERIENCE

• DEPART POND STREET ONLY • 22ND APRIL 2017 • 20TH AUGUST 2017 • £35.50

ELVIS TRIBUTE WEEKENDS

• SWANVALE LODGE HOTEL GREAT YARMOUTH • ONLY £89 • • 17TH - 20TH FEBRUARY • 7TH - 10TH APRIL • 21ST - 24TH APRIL •

50’S 60’S & 70S NOSTALGIA WEEKENDS • SWANVALE LODGE HOTEL GREAT YARMOUTH • ONLY £89 • • 3RD - 6TH FEBRUARY • 31ST MARCH - 3RD APRIL •

COACH HOLIDAYS

JANUARY 2017 22 JAN-26 JAN 23 JAN-27 JAN 30 JAN-3 FEB 30 JAN-3 FEB FEBRUARY 3 FEB-5 FEB 6 FEB-10 FEB 6 FEB-10 FEB 6 FEB-10 FEB 6 FEB-10 FEB 6 FEB-10 FEB 6 FEB-10 FEB 10 FEB-13 FEB 13 FEB-17 FEB 13 FEB-17 FEB 13 FEB-17 FEB 13 FEB-17 FEB

BOURNEMOUTH ...................................................... £179 GREAT YARMOUTH ..................................................£130 MYSTERY TOUR £1 A ROUND ...............................£146 TORQUAY................................................................... £115 MURDER MYSTERY WEEKEND............................£149 BLACKPOOL ...............................................................£124 BLACKPOOL .............................................................. £163 BRIDLINGTON ............................................................£180 SOUTHPORT ............................................................. £139 TORQUAY....................................................................£117 GREAT YARMOUTH ..................................................£130 LLANDUDNO...............................................................£125 ISLE OF WIGHT......................................................... £125 PAIGNTON...................................................................£183 TENBY ALL INCLUSIVE ........................................... £234 WEYMOUTH ...............................................................£166

20 FEB-24 FEB 20 FEB-24 FEB 20 FEB-24 FEB 20 FEB-24 FEB 20 FEB-24 FEB 20 FEB-24 FEB 20 FEB-24 FEB 24 FEB-26 FEB 25 FEB-26 FEB 26 FEB-2 MAR 27 FEB-3 MAR 27 FEB-3 MAR 27 FEB-3 MAR MARCH 1 MAR-5 MAR 4 MAR-5 MAR 6 MAR-10 MAR 6 MAR-10 MAR

BLACKPOOL ...............................................................£124 FOLKESTONE ............................................................£174 HARROGATE ..............................................................£239 ISLE OF WIGHT..........................................................£125 LLANDUDNO...............................................................£135 WEYMOUTH ...............................................................£166 GREAT YARMOUTH ..................................................£130 HARROGATE WEEKEND.........................................£144 SCARBOROUGH WEEKEND....................................£53 BOURNEMOUTH .......................................................£195 ISLE OF WIGHT..........................................................£125 PERTH ..........................................................................£252 TORQUAY....................................................................£117 FALMOUTH..................................................................£228 CHESTER WEEKEND.................................................£76 BLACKPOOL ...............................................................£124 BRIDLINGTON ............................................................£190

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• 8TH APRIL • 10TH JUNE • 5TH AUGUST • 30TH SEPT • ALL SEATS £32

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S EaR Od P CveO rlan & M jestic O

Singles where available may incur a supplement Fri 10th Feb Country & Western in Wales Fri 3rd Mar London Mon 6th Mar Isle of Wight Sat 11th Mar ????Mystery Weekend???? Mon 13th Mar Warners – Sinah Warren Mon 13th Mar Hampshire Explorer – Southsea Thurs 16thMar St Patrick’s Day – Dublin Mon 20thMar Scarborough Fri 24thMar Liverpool Weekend Sat 25thMar Chester City Break Mon 27thMar Torquay Sat 1st Apr Settle/Carlisle Express Sun 2nd Apr Sidmouth – South Devon Mon 3rd Apr Eastbourne Sat 8th Apr Oxford & Windsor Weekend Mon 10th Apr Llandudno

4 days .....£159 3 days .....£188 5 days .....£190 2 days .......£85 5 days .....£299 5 days .....£329 4 days .....£319 5 days......£187 3 days .....£175 2 days ......£98 5 days .....£197 2 days .....£133 5 days .....£328 5 days .....£265 2 days........£98 5 days .....£234

FRI 3RD MAR – LONDON 3 DAYS - £188 MON 6TH MAR – ISLE OF WIGHT – 5 DAYS - £190 SAT 11TH MAR – MYSTERY WEEKEND – 2 DAYS - £98

Mon 15th May

WWI Battlefields

5 days .....£399

DAY & THEATRE TRIPS –( ALL AFTERNOON PERFORMANCES) Wed 24th May Thoroughly Modern Millie – Manchester ...........£45 Thurs 1st June Buddy – The Buddy Holly Story- Manchester ..... £43 Sun 11th June DIANA EXHIBITION – KENSINGTON PALACE ...... £43 Wed. 14th June Funny Girl – Notttingham ................ £57 Wed 12th July Dreamboats & Petticoats – Leeds .................£39 Sun 16th July Emmerdale The Tour & Harrogate .................£42 Wed 19th July Dirty Dancing _ Manchester .................£54 Sun 23/7 & 3/9 Shakespeare Express (Steam Train) .................£37 Wed 2nd Aug Miss Saigon – Birmingham .................£69 Sun 6th Aug DIANA EXDHIBITION – KENSINGTON PALACE ......£43 Thurs 31stAug Crazy for You – Leeds .................£55 9th & 10th Sept RAF Scampton Air Show (incl admission) ..........£44 Fri 8th Dec MICHAEL BALL & ALFIE BOE- Together Again ......£79 (7.30 pm performance) Leeds Arena NOW TAKING NAMES FOR THURSFORD CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR ‘17

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British and Continental Holidays

LONDON WEEKEND 11th - 12th February • 2 Days

• 4* Tower Hotel • 1 Night Bed & Breakfast Accomodation • All Rooms En-Suite • Lift to All Floors

£99

per person

LONDON MOTHERS’ DAY

26th - 27th March • 2 Days

• One Night Bed & Breakfast Accommodation • All Rooms En-Suite • Lift To All Floors • Traditional Afternoon Tea in the Waldorf Hotel • Free Time in London

£159 per person

CARDIFF EASTER WEEKEND

14th - 16th April • 3 Days

• Park Inn by Radisson Hotel • Two Nights Half Board Accommodation • All Rooms En-Suite • Lift To All Floors • Excursion to Worcester • Free Time in Cardiff

* Apples to White & Cream Fabrics Only

£199 per person

Eastbourne (Full Board)

5 Days

13th - 17th February

Warners Nidd Hall

5 Days

20th - 24th February

£223.00 £299.00

Skegness Miners’ Retreat

5 Days

6th - 10th March

£135.00

Eastbourne (Full Board)

5 Days

13th - 17th March

£248.00

Skegness Miners’ Retreat

5 Days

13th - 17th March

£140.00

Skegness Miners’ Retreat

5 Days

20th - 24th March

£145.00

Isle of Wight

5 Days

27th - 31st March

£195.00

Tenby

5 Days

9th - 13th April

£335.00

London Theatre Break (inc 2 Shows)

2 Days

19th - 20th April

£179.00

Eastbourne

5 Days

24th - 28th April

£294.00

Mill Rythe Holiday Village

5 Days

24th - 28th April

£199.00

Weston-Super-Mare

5 Days

1st - 5th May

£298.00

Spain (Cantabria)

8 Days

2nd - 9th May from

£565.00

London Weekend

2 Days

6th - 7th May

£121.00

Jersey by Air

8 Days

6th - 13th May

£569.00

Liverpool (Beatles Theme Break)

3 Days

7th - 9th May

£229.00

Bournemouth

6 Days

7th - 12th May

£375.00

Scotland (Loch Lomond)

5 Days

8th - 12th May

£369.00

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