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GET ON YOUR BIKE FOR THE ROTHER VALLEY DUATHLON Competitors and families are invited to get on their bike for a charity fundraising event at Rother Valley County Park this month. People can register now for a Duathlon – which includes cycling and running - in support of Help For Heroes charity on Sunday 26 February.

The event is open for all abilities from beginners starting out in multi-sports through to seasoned international athletes. It’s still early in the New Year and the perfect time to take part in a fresh challenge. This is an excellent starter event for the new season and can get you on the

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right track to ﬁtness whatever level you wish to achieve, whether this is an early season opener or a podium position. Rotherham Council’s Cabinet Member for Neighbourhoods and Cultural Services, Cllr Taiba Yasseen, said: “This event enables competitors to get outdoors and boost their levels

of health through participating in aerobic exercise and fundraising for a very good cause. “We welcome families and children who enjoy running and cycling, whatever level of ability to join us and register for the Duathlon, and raise as much money as possible for the Help

For Heroes charity.” TLS Events are organising the three Duathlons. These include a sprint distance, a standard distance and a children’s event. The standard Duathlon starts at 9am and comprises a 10km run, a 42.5km bike ride and a 5k run. Entry costs £40 entry for British

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members £40 for non- British Triathlon Federation members. The Kids Duathlon Tri Stars event starts from 1pm. The cost of entry is £7.50. Check the British Triathlon website for details. Car parking is

available in the park for both participants and spectators, charged at £5 for the whole day. All races start and ﬁnish at The Green, Watersports Activity Centre.

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engine that fought the Blitz ﬁres in December 1940 is amongst the scores of artefacts that make up the collection. The historic Leyland was rushed into the city from nearby Barnsley and stayed in service in Shefﬁeld until the late 1950s. The attacks killed and wounded over 2,000 people in December 1940 and made nearly a tenth of the city’s population homeless. The devastating attacks changed the face

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SHEFFIELD’S FIRST BLITZ LEGACY UNVEILED A seven year campaign has finally come to fruition with the opening of the city’s first permanent Sheffield Blitz exhibition. The Lord Mayor of Sheffield, Councillor Denise Fox, carried out the unveiling ceremony with local author Neil Anderson and Matthew Wakefield - head of the city’s National Emergency Services Museum which is new home of the exhibition. The last surviving fire

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of the city forever and flattened much of the city centre. The exhibition contains scores of rare and original Blitz-related objects and photos, Second World War emergency vehicles, oral history recordings from survivors, film footage as well as the fire brigade’s original map of bomb sites acorss the city. ‘Sheffield’s Date With Hitler’ author Neil Anderson started campaigning seven years ago for their to be more in

Sheffield to commemorate the attacks. In November 2015, Neil Anderson - together with project manager Richard Godley and heritage interpreter Bill Bevan - successfully secured £81,300 from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF). Thanks to National Lottery players, the permanent Sheffield Blitz exhibition is set to be the first lasting legacy of the project. Neil Anderson said: “It is truly humbling to help

unveil the exhibition after so many years of hard work and perseverance.” A Sheffield Blitz Memorial Trail will form the centre-piece of the two-and-a-half year Heritage Lottery Funded project with up to 12 sites around the city centre earmarked for the installation of high quality, permanent memorial plaques. The Sheffield Blitz exhibition will be accessible during the normal opening hours of the National Emergency Services Museum. There is an admission charge. The Sheffield Blitz 75th project has received donations from Peter Stringfellow, Horrible Histories’ creator Terry Deary, The Moor, Atkinsons and scores of individuals.

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UPTOWN FUNK TO HIT THE TOWN MOOR TURF! Doncaster Racecourse, home to world class racing and summer venue to global music stars, is delighted to announce that DJ Mark Ronson will be performing after racing at the Construction Index Race Day on Saturday 1st July 2017. Ronson, ﬁve-time-Grammy-award winning artist and producer, who has worked with huge names in the industry will showcase his inimitable talent to the crowds who are expected to ﬂock to the event. “Mark Ronson is a hugely popular musical talent who is guaranteed to create a fantastic party atmosphere for our race goers and we are thrilled to welcome such a renowned name to our venue,” said Abby Chandler Marketing Manager Doncaster Racecourse. “He has collaborated with some of the biggest names in the industry across the last two decades and we are sure that it will be an evening packed of iconic hits that everyone knows.” Ronson has always been a major player in the

music scene across the world but perhaps is best known for his work with legends such as Amy Winehouse, Adele and his own release the memorable ‘Uptown Funk’ with Bruno Mars. “Our ‘Sun Bets’ Music Live nights are always a real highlight of our summer season and are the perfect event for race goers and music lovers alike often with one discovering a new found love of the other!” said Abby. “Our evening racing is a really enjoyable occasion for racing aﬁcionados and also family and friends taking advantage of the long summer nights to spend quality time together.” Tickets are now available and are priced from just £28. Details and timings will be released closer to the event. Further details can be found by visiting www.doncaster-racecourse.co.uk/whats-on/

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FITZALAN SQUARE TO BE REVAMPED YOUR LOCAL PRIORITIES The Sheffield Knowledge Gateway scheme will inject over £5.6 million into the run-down Fitzalan Square area of the time, and help restore it to its former glory as a city-centre showpiece. Now businesses in Fitzalan Square, and the surrounding areas, are to be quizzed on how they can be further improved as plans move forward to make it an integral part of Sheffield city life once more. Following the long-awaited renovation of the former head post office as Sheffield Hallam University’s Sheffield Institute of Arts (SIA), Sheffield City Council is

planning to upgrade the route from the Edwardian-era square along Pond Street to Paternoster Row and Brown Street, the focus of the Cultural Industries Quarter as well as improving connections to the city centre and station. There will be public and trader consultations over the next few weeks. Exhibitions featuring the proposals will be held at the Site Gallery cafe, Paternoster Row, from Tuesday 21 to Saturday 25 February 2017, (10am - 6pm weekdays; Saturday, 10am – 1pm.)

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From Friday 3 March until Sunday 5 March, Clean Sheffield will take part in the Great British Spring Clean - aimed at bringing together like-minded people from all walks of life to clear up the litter that blights our cities, towns and villages. This is why the Council is calling on all residents and businesses to help them support the Clean Sheffield campaign and dispose of litter in the bins provided. Councillor Tony Downing, Cabinet Advisor for the Environment at Sheffield City Council said, “We’re calling all community groups, small or large, to get together during the weekend of 3rd – 5th March to play a part in this nationwide operation to make Sheffield a city we can

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07875 729899

NOW TAKING BOOKINGS FOR SUMMER

HOLIDAY CARAVANS

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INGOLDMELLS ALL ROOMS EN-SUITE, WITH PARKING, BAR & FREE WIFI

The Palm Court

INGOLDMELLS

Contact Us on 07742615098 WHITE LODGE GUEST HOUSE Email: sanddays@hotmail.co.uk SKEGNESS 4 STAR (Visit England) www.sanddays.com

Pets welcome

Call Duncan 01493730238 www.duncanfoleyholidays.com

swiftcaravans@gmail.com

Open March - October £170 - £400 per week (Sat-Sat)

£150 p/w off season

For free colour brochure

Tel 0115 9133974 / 07973784396

CHAPEL ST. LEONARDS

TELEPHONE: 01754 872722

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

£50 DEPOSIT SECURES - NOW BOOKING ALL 2017

TEL: 07719 600516

www.newtrendholidaypark.com

HEMSBY, GREAT YARMOUTH

BREAKS FROM £110 (Min 2 Nights) UP TO £460 Per Week Peak Season

NEW TREND

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.

SEADELL CHALET PARK

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

Families & Couples Only No Pets Allowed DATES FROM APRIL TO SEPTEMBER STILL AVAILABLE FROM £175 PER WEEK

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The Ascot Guest House

CHAPEL ST. LEONARDS Golden Palm Site

SEAVIEW SITE • Excellent 6 Berth Caravan

• Prices from £275 per week • Also Weekend and Short Break Rates (subject to availability) STILL AVAILABLE FOR SUMMER HOLIDAYS

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BLACKPOOL

82 HORNBY ROAD • FY1 4QS

www.melrosehotelblackpool.co.uk

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WITHERNSEA

465-467 PROMENADE - BLACKPOOL

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

Free Child Places Available Watch out for Seasonal Specials

Phone 01253 344367

EMail: thecolonialhotel@hotmail.com MABLETHORPE

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NORTH YORKSHIRE COAST North Yorkshire Moors & Coast Port Mulgrave 8 miles from Whitby

Traditional Stone Cottage, Log Fire, 2 Bedrooms, Sea Views, near Coastal Footpath. Dogs welcome (No Extra Cost).

Telephone 01642 613888

www.yorkshirecoaststonecottage.co.uk

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CARAVANS FOR SALE

YORKSHIRE DALES

PRE OWNED 3 BEDROOM CARAVAN FOR SALE 12wide x 35 long Fantastic condition Sited on Thorpe Park, Cleethorpes with facilities for all ages

12 Month Holiday Season, Low Running Costs, Quiet Owners Only Park in the Yorkshire Dales National Park from £29,995 Call Josie on 07479 501470 CORNWALL & DEVON

PORTHLEVEN CORNWALL

Fisherman’s Cottages

TOTAL PRICE £16,000 Please call Kurt on

07929 842164 STATIC CARAVAN FOR SALE

Holiday Homes with the Largest Beach frontage in Lincolnshire We have 4 beautiful caravan holiday parks which offer a wide variety of attractions; all set on the beautiful east coast of Lincolnshire just a short distance away from the rolling Lincolnshire Wolds and Tennyson country. Sutton Springs with its quarter mile of beach frontage along the promenade and easy walking access to Sutton on Sea and Mablethorpe Trusthorpe Springs – a heated swimming pool, where the Park is set around the grounds of the 19th century Trusthorpe Hall. Tourers are always welcome and we have a range of superb quality letting vans available for hire. Lakeside Springs – our 7 acre well stocked fishing lake and quiet location. A selection of letting vans are available and tourers are always welcome, we can even store your touring caravan for you to save you fuel. Anderby Springs A quite location that’s just a stroll from the wide beach with the bright lights of Skegness just a short journey away

3 of our Holiday Parks have licensed Pubs serving delicious food with great seasonal entertainment and a fantastic atmosphere to relax with friends; new and old. Why not invest in that Holiday Home you’ve always wanted. We offer an extended season in 2 of our Parks and sell superb quality new and previously owned holiday homes with prices to suit all budgets.

Web: www.springsholidayestates.co.uk Email: suttonsprings@btconnect.com

Main Ofﬁce, Sutton Springs, Sutton Rd, Mablethorpe, Lincs, LN12 2PZ

Tel: 01507 441333

PORTUGAL

ALBUFEIRA • THE ALGARVE One Bedroomed Apartment Sleeps 4 • Swimming Pool Satellite TV • Phone Prime Location

Dates Available Throughout the Year

CALL 01803 314 385 Email: mfvalente33@gmail.com

ALGARVE MONTE PERIERA’O

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07753 184871 LINCOLNSHIRE

NEW TIMBER LODGE DEVELOPMENT NOW OPEN

TIMBER LODGES

FOR SALE VERY REASONABLE PRICES!

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10 MILES UP THE RIVER BOSTON EXCELLENT FISHING

CALL ALAN ON 01526 342750 07885 957734

www.lodgeslincolnshire.co.uk

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www.rivelintravel.co.uk

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Beatson’s Travel

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CALL US ON (0114) 265 3858

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TELEPHONE 01692 580496

MORE INFO ON 07469 777888

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Mini Cruise 3 days Fri 17th Nov ............................£109 Aberfoyle Rob Roy 6 days Sun 20th Nov ....................................£209 Bruge & Ostend Mini Cruise 3 days Fri 24th Nov . ......................£109 Folkestone + Ostend 4 days 99p bar Fri 24th Nov .......................£129 Bruge Christmas Market Mini Cruise 3 days Fri 1st Dec . .........£109 Folkestone + Ostend 3 days 99p bar Fri 8th Dec . .........................£99 Bruge Christmas Market Mini Cruise 3 days Fri 8th Dec . .........£109 Bruge Christmas Market Mini Cruise 3 days Fri 15th Dec..........£109 Amsterdam Christmas Market Mini Cruise 3 days Fri 15th Dec . ..£119 Folkestone + Ostend Christmas 5 days Sat 23rd Dec ................£249 Folkestone + Ostend Twixmas 4 Days Wed 27th Dec ................£149 Folkestone + Ostend New Year 4 Days Sat 30th Dec .................£229

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• Giltar Hotel • Half Board Accommodation • Entertainment • All Rooms En-Suite • Lift to All Floors • Excursions to Pembroke, Saundersfoot • Carmarthen, St David’s & Haverford West

bournemouth

7th - 12th May • 6 Days

• Cumberland Hotel • All Rooms En-Suite • Lift To All Floors • Leisure Facilities • Excursions to Poole, Salisbury & Weymouth

£335 per person

£375

per person

scotland - loch lomond

8th - 12th May • 5 Days

£369

• Secret Islands & Waterways per person • Half Board Accommodation • Entertainment • 2 Hour Loch Lomond Cruise • Isle of Arran Excursion • Entrance to Broderick Castle • Cruise to Inchcolm Island

Call Us For Our New Colour Brochure 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

London Theatre Break 2 Days (inc 2 Shows)

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

Malvern Flower Show 3 Days

12th - 14th May

£219.00

St Agnes (Cornwall) 6 Days

12th - 17th May

£374.00

Chocolate Railways & Ribble Valley 5 Days

18th - 22nd May

£349.00

Brighton Weekend 4 Days

19th - 22nd May

£295.00

Germany (Berlin) 8 Days

19th - 26th May

£799.00

Warners Cricket St Thomas 5 Days

22nd - 26th May

£369.00

Eastbourne 5 Days

27th - 31st May

£305.00

Disneyland Paris 4 Days 28th - 31st May Adults £395.00 Children 3-11 yrs £199.00 Under 3 £110.00

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SHORT BREAKS & HOLIDAYS

12 MONTH HOLIDAY SITE OWNER PLOTS AVAILABLE FROM £2600 per year

5 minutes from Mablethorpe

BROCHURE AVAILABLE

Set in tucked away grounds offering a relaxing & peaceful haven. 2 fishing lakes Dogs welcome. Various accommodation options.

COTTAGES, CARAVANS & 5 STAR LODGES FOR SHORT BREAKS & HOLIDAYS Grange Farm, Maltby-Le-Marsh Alford, Lincolnshire LN13 0JP

Tel: 01507 450267

sales@grangefarmpark.co.uk • www.grangefarmpark.co.uk

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

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

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WARNE OFFERS NO EXCUSES Rotherham United interim manager Paul Warne was left bitterly disappointed after his side slipped to a 5-0 defeat at Cardiff City. The Millers boss offered no excuses for his side’s display after goals from Kadeem Harris, Junior Hoilett, Craig Noone and two from Kenneth Zohore secured a comfortable victory for the hosts. After the game Warne gave an honest assessment of the display, as he now looks to pick his side up for next weekend’s trip to Brentford. “We set up with the players that we had available,” said Warne. “Obviously we had some players out for this game – the spine of my team Ajayi, Adeyemi and Ward. From the small squad that I have got really I put a team out that I thought was the best I could. I have no regrets with the team that I picked. “A few of the lads let themselves down today, it was men against boys at times. They (Cardiff) were signiﬁcantly better than us, they are in good form. I was pleased with the way the lads played in midweek, it showed we can compete against the best teams in the league, so to come here and take such

a drumming was an awakener for a few of them. If they want to play at this level then they need to up their game.” After a quiet start to the game the Millers went behind to a well taken Harris goal. Despite being little between the sides at that stage, a second goal just before the break was crucial as the Millers failed to stop an in form Cardiff side after the break. “I thought that the game in the ﬁrst half was dour,” Warne added. “They scored with their ﬁrst shot on target and could have scored another after that but Richard O’Donnell made a great save. We went in two down, I told the lads to go out second half and have a go, but when we conceded early on it became more about damage limitation. Joe Newell was struggling for the last 15 minutes with his glut tightening, so we were virtually down to 10 men which didn’t help. “We didn’t create a great deal but let’s be honest, they just had better quality. They had a lot more pace and power and we couldn’t deal with it. The lad up front was a handful all day running in behind.”

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The queue to meet the Millers trio extended right through the shop, snaking into main reception with many of the waiting supporters using the opportunity to ﬁll in forms to sign up to the Junior Millers scheme. Many supporters also took advantage of the savings in the Red and White Shop sale with some opting to get shirts and pictures signed by Frecklington, Newell and Taylor. Club captain Frecklington expressed his delight at the chance to meet with the attending members of the Millers’ faithful and admitted he was pleased to see so many take time out of the half-term break to do so. “It is always nice to have a chat with and meet the people that give us their unwavering support and put names to the faces that follow us home and away,” he told www.themillers.co.uk. “It was a fantastic turnout and we were positioned so that we could see the queue going all the way

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game against Accrington Stanley. “Alfie’s composure for the goal was brilliant, his first touch out of his feet to get him in and his finish was excellent,” he said. “Ask any of his team-mates and they will tell you he is a good player, he has earned the respect of the team and the boys have really taken to him. “He has settled in very well and he has given me a big decision to make now next week, there is no

question about that.” Rovers found themselves on the wrong side of the scoreline after 54 minutes, as forward Jordan Cook broke the deadlock at the Keepmoat Stadium. But Ferguson was delighted with the way his side reacted to going a goal down, and how they managed to maintain their unbeaten home record in Sky Bet League Two. “I thought we were the dominant side in the ﬁrst half, it was clear early on that it was going to come down to concentration,” said Ferguson. “As a team we showed a lot of guts and determination to not lose, we want to keep this record at home going. “We haven’t lost any ground to Plymouth, we are 11 points ahead of the play-offs with 14 games to go, and I think we are in a very good position.”

Supporters young and old took advantage of the half-term break to visit the Millers home, where Lee Frecklington, Joe Newell and Jon Taylor took up position in the shop to pose for photos and sign autographs.

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FERGUSON PRAISES STRIKER MAY Manager Darren Ferguson praised striker Alﬁe May after his goal rescued a point against Luton Town. The 23-year-old, who signed from non-league side Hythe Town in January, came off the bench to slot the ball past Hatters goalkeeper Matt Macey with 10 minutes left of the game. Ferguson admits that May has given him some food for thought, ahead of the next Sky Bet League Two

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Alfie May described scoring his first goal for Rovers as the proudest moment of his life. The forward, who joined the club from non-league Hythe Town in January, came on and rescued a point for Darren Ferguson’s side against Luton Town. That goal was his first in red and white, and he says it couldn’t have come at a better time. “I got shivers hearing the crowd when I scored, seeing the boys running over to me, I was so happy. We did well to come back and get a point against a strong side in Luton,” he said. “My mum, dad and niece were here, I think my Dad cried when I scored because he was so happy. “The gaffer has brought me in to score goals so hopefully with a few more I can repay the faith he’s

shown in me.” May’s clinical finish 10 minutes from time ensured that Rovers extended their unbeaten run at the Keepmoat Stadium, and the 23-year-old says the rest of the first team squad have welcomed him with open arms. “From the first day I came on trial, on the Monday morning the lads made me feel so welcome and generally made things a lot easier for me,” he added. “I’ve had to be patient as the players who have been starting have done so well and we’ve got such a good team spirit here. “Football brings you so many friends and I’ve now got to know another brilliant group of lads, the boys have been amazing with me.”

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Premier Division Thing are are hotting up at the top of the division with Swallownest FC losing at Swinton Athletic 2-0 with goals from Darren Walker and Justin Greenwood. With Frecheville winning also 2-1 at home to North Gawber Colliery with Luke Exley scoring for Gawber the gap is down to seven points and with Stocksbridge PS Reserves also winning ephatically 4-0 at home to Denaby Main with goals from Townsend, Opprescu and Shepherd 2 keeping their spot in fourth place. Fifth placed AFC Penistone Church also kept up the pressure with a 3-2 away win at Wombwell Main, with four games in hand of Swallownest it looks as though on present form that Penistone are the leaders of the pack trying to catch up. Handsworth Parramore Reserves recorded a good 2-1 away win against Jubilee Sports with goals from Ellis Moore and Alex Rippon with Hobson replying for Jubilee. At the bottom Denaby United recorded an excellent away draw at Athersley Recreation Reserves 2-2 with Athersley’s goals both from Jackson with Sam Hutton and Steve Ellor replying for United. Also Houghton and Millmoor had to sit out the Saturday after their was postponed because of the weather. Division One With Wickersley not having a game it gave the chasing pack a chance to catch up and all but Caribbean threw the gauntlet down. Ecclesfield Red Rose 1915 had a very good win away at Silkstone United to stay in second place while South Kirkby Colliery with games in hand had a good 3-1 win at home to High Green Villa with High Green goal coming from Burns. Sheffield Bankers in fourth also kept the pressure on with a 4-0 win over bottom of the table Millmoor Juniors Reserves with goals from M. Kokot, J. Ellard, C. Tunstall and J. Rose and AFC Dronfield go level with Caribbean Sports by beating them emphatically 4-0 while another team just under AFC Dronfield, Grimethorpe Sports recovered a thumping 8-2 victory over relegation threatened FC Davy with goals from Steve Bennett 2, Tony Bennett 2, Neil Johnson,, Jamie Heaton, Connor Cocks and Grant Darley. Its getting tight at the top with only six points between the top 8 clubs. Division Two North With second placed Dodworth MWFC not playing because of the weather it gave Stocksbridge PS Development a chance to move further away at the top and duly did so with a 3-0 home win over middle of the table Bawtry Town with a hat-trick from O’kane to move them five points clear. Third placed Euroglaze FC also won 2-0 at home to South Kirkby Colliery Reserves with both goals scored by Daniel Henighan to close the gap to second place to six points. Houghton Main Reserves recorded a 4-2 win at Worsbrough Bridge Athletic Reserves with goals for Houghton from Joe Sidebottom 2, Alex Lacey and Tom Toulson with Keith Eden getting a brace in reply for Worsbrough Bridge. Division Two South Top of the table Kiveton Park were held to hard fought 3-3 draw by bottom of the table Maltby Main Reserves, Kiveton scorers being Matt Plant 2 and Sean Ebbe. Davy FC Reserves recorded at 6-1 victory over next to bottom Renishaw Rangers to keep up their challenge for a top three finish and a play-off spot but didn’t move up any places as Caribbean Sports Reserves recorded a thumping 4-0 away win against third placed New Bohemians. Second placed Swinton Athletic Reserves had a 1-0 reversal at home to Sheffield Medics who are looking over the next few weeks to close the gam with four and five games in hand over most of their rivals. At the other end of the table the points were shared between Sheffield Bankers and Millmoor Juniors Development in a 1-1 draw with goals from Fisher for Bankers and Adam Kennedy.

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NO CHANGE AT THE TOP The Blades dominated the top v second clash but had to settle for a point. Billy Sharp’s 21st goal of the campaign cancelled out Paddy Madden’s effort as the Blades and Scunthorpe drew once more. Aided by a boisterous large crowd, it was an intense start with United looking to apply the early pressure. Just 85 seconds had elapsed when a quick throw saw Sharp sidefoot over a Lafferty cross. Another quick set-piece, on seven

minutes, saw Duffy shoot wide when in the clear after linking up with the Blades captain. Scunthorpe were clearly operating a pressing game early on and United were seeing more of the ball. Hanson connected with a Lafferty cross but a deflection helped Daniels to make a save. The first Scunthorpe chance saw Dawson drag a shot wide after controlling a pass from Sutton. Wallace took the ball off Sharp’s head and Mirfin blocked a Lafferty

shot as United stayed on the offensive. The ﬁnal chance of the half arrived on 41 minutes with Hanson meeting Duffy’s cross but Daniels made a comfortable save. United’s dominance of the ﬁrst half earned a warm reception from the Blades fans at the half-time whistle but two minutes into the second half the mood changed as Scunthorpe netted. Dawson’s low cross squirmed across the face of goal where MADDEN was waiting to beat Moore.

NCS BIG DAY OUT At Saturday’s EFL League One clash between the Blades and Scunthorpe United, local graduates from the National Citizen Service (NCS) enjoyed VIP treatment as they joined the players on the pitch to launch NCS Match Day, a special event organised by the Sheffield United Community Foundation. A handful of lucky Sheffield United fans who are NCS graduates went to the game as special guests of the Club to mingle with the likes of NCS Ambassador George Long, Billy Sharp and Ethan EbanksLandell. The event, supported by Sheffield United Football Club and Sheffield United Community Foundation, launched the national two week NCS Match Day activity, highlighting the positive work that young people have done in their local community. NCS Match Day is the brainchild of the EFL Trust, and delivered by English league clubs right across the country.

NCS is a nationwide experience for year 11s and 12s. It is a chance for teens to shake things up and develop new skills for whatever post-GCSE life has to throw at them. It changes how teens see the world and has a huge impact on communities across the UK with over 1.9 million hours of social action taking place across the country - the equivalent to building 74 Olympic Stadiums and 1 The Great Wall of China. Football fan and NCS grad Charles, 18 from Sheffield, said: “Completing NCS with Sheffield United was the highlight of my summer last year! I cannot speak highly enough of the programme.” By being part of NCS, Charles had the opportunity to complete a week long residential where he abseiled, canoed and rock climbed. His second week, which is also a residential week but back in Sheffield saw Charles complete a number of qualifications. In week three, Charles and his

team volunteered in his local community helping the homeless, all of which was supported by Sheffield United Community Foundation Coaches. Other football fans who want to get involved can register at ncsefltrust.co.uk NCS Ambassador and United goalkeeper George Long, is a big supporter of the programme: “I think NCS is a fantastic programme and I am delighted to be the ambassador for Sheffield United Community Foundation. I think NCS is brilliant. It gives young people the chance to experience a variety of activities and challenges whilst building new friendships and benefitting the local community. Ultimately, NCS lays a solid foundation for these guys to go on confidently and achieve whatever they want in the future.” In Sheffield, the NCS programme is delivered by Sheffield United Community Foundation, with the support of teens who

Celebrations ensued but the visiting side’s lead lasted less than two minutes. Freeman got around the back of the defence, his cross was half cleared but Fleck lifted back into the danger area where Hanson got a touch before Sharp halfvolleyed into the corner of the net. Two minutes later Scunthorpe were reduced to ten men. Toffolo, booked on ten minutes, had already committed two more fouls before clearly obstructing Freeman. Referee Jones produced

have already graduated from the programme, and has made its mark on people’s lives and the local community. Participants enjoy a number of fun-filled team activities while away on a residential retreat, before returning to Sheffield to help local charities raise money through various different community-based events, like fundraising for Sheffield Children’s hospital and helping the homeless. Over 300,000 young people have now participated in NCS. Gary Webb, NCS Manager at Sheffield United Community Foundation believes that more young people in Sheffield can benefit from NCS: “I would encourage any young person to take part in NCS. It is a unique opportunity where you can develop life and employability skills, make new friends and have lots of fun, so feel to text/call 0780 428 2117 for more information or email NCS@SUFCCommunity.co.uk for further information.”

a second yellow before the inevitable red. Four of the next five Blades chances fell to Fleck. Two were blocked by Mirfin and one by Dawson, whilst he blasted one just over the crossbar after patient build up by Freeman and Duffy. As the final ten minutes approached, Wilder changed the tactics, throwing on Lavery for Hanson, soon after O’Shea took the place of Lafferty. Scunthorpe were still a threat, emphasised on 88 minutes. Substitute Mantom attacked down the left and from his cross, Madden turned the ball onto

the near post before the Blades cleared. Five minutes added time was announced and the woodwork was struck again. This time Freeman, Lavery and Fleck linked up but O’Shea’s effort struck a post and rebounded into the grateful arms of goalkeeper Daniels. Wilder attempted one more brave move, replacing defender O’Connell with striker Done, but there were no further chances as both sides collected a point.

LOWER TIER OPEN FOR BLADES FANS

Bramall Lane lower will be open to Blades fans for Saturday’s Sky Bet League One home game against Bolton Wanderers. Following conversations with the Safety Advisory Group and South Yorkshire Police, the club are opening the lower tier to Unitedites. A number of Blades supporters have requested tickets in the Bramall Lane lower and the decision follows a successful trial of three ﬁxtures earlier this year. Operations Director Dave McCarthy said: “Following on from Saturday’s bumper crowd of nearly 28,000, we are making the additional seating available

to ensure as many Blades fans can attend the game as possible. It is another huge game for the Club and demand is already high. We really appreciate this level of support and look forward to similar numbers at the weekend.” Meanwhile the Blades are waiting to conﬁrm new dates for the games against Coventry and Millwall. Coventry have progressed to the ﬁnal of the EFL trophy, and Millwall’s success in the 5th round of the FA Cup over the weekend means that they will be in action in the next round on March 11th, the date originally scheduled for them to travel to South Yorkshire.

PACKED LANE DISPLAYS POTENTIAL to the Lane. The sheer interest in witnessing a Blades 27,980 people were spectacular effort inside Bramall for a club in its sixth game is a clear indicator of what the Lane to witness season in League future could have the top of the One. The home of table clash with in store for United. the Blades could sell Scunthorpe United. Plans were unveiled out on Saturday, as It was the highest last week to revamp the club welcome attendance in the Boundary Corner promotion rivals, Football League and other spots Bolton Wanderers, on Saturday, a around the stadium. The club is looking to build a new club shop and a number of residential properties. However, it should not be forgotten that the club intend to do signiﬁcant work to the stadium itself. The redevelopment of the Kop has been in the pipeline for a number of years. The club plans to WEEKLY BLADES COLUMN BY ANDREW SMITH

add an extra 3,215 seats to the back of the stand if the works goes ahead. To the relief of many fans who take a seat on the Kop, including myself, plans are also in place to remove the ghastly columns that often disrupt a view of the action. The owners evidently have ambition for the club, but ﬁrst it must achieve promotion from League One, and then look to consolidate in the league above. If England had been successful in winning the bid to host the 2018 World Cup, then Bramall

Lane’s capacity could have been as high as 44,500. That number may seem rather lofty, but if

the teams success on the pitch continues, who knows what could be built around them.

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GIVING IT OUR ALL - HUTCH It’s been a gruelling schedule of late for the Owls but one they have come through so far with ﬂying colours. Having posted a maximum haul of 12 points during February, Wednesday are set for their ﬁfth game in 18 days as they host Brentford this evening. Delighted with the return from a so far perfect month, Hutchinson says all that matters are the points at this stage of the

campaign. The recent run has seen the Owls pull seven points clear of seventh spot and that gap could be extended further tonight at Hillsborough. The former Chelsea man says the players will continue to ﬁght as hard they can to ensure the good run continues, explaining: “All the boys are doing their utmost and I think you can see that on the pitch and at this stage of

the season, the only thing that matters are the three points. “We obviously want to play good football but the main thing is winning games at the moment. “We’re doing everything we can but obviously it’s hard because it’s our ﬁfth game in a short time and that’s a toll on anyone’s body. Wednesday have every reason to go into the game in conﬁdent mood having only suffered one defeat in

Keiren Westwood was full of praise for his team mates after the victory over Nottingham Forest on Saturday. For the fourth successive game, Wednesday emerged with three points to strengthen their grip on a top six spot. The Owls triumphed by the odd goal in three at The City Ground and Westwood believes the Owls’ ability to see out games will be a valuable asset going forward this season. He said: “We are grinding out the victories, that’s four in a row now and we’re delighted.

“We can see out a game and it’s a fantastic trait to have. We know if we go in front, we can see out a game. “If you look at our games, we haven’t won many by big margins, it’s 1-0s or 2-1s. We can grind out a game, we can see it out. “That professionalism is there and long may it continue.” The Owls’ number one was at the heart of the ﬁrst major talking point in the game, as he brought down Ben Brereton in the box, receiving a yellow and conceding a penalty in the process. But Westwood was

the hero from the spot kick as he got down low to save from Ross McCormack, shortly before Almen Abdi struck for the visitors. He added: “I tried to stand my ground but it was a penalty. Under the new rules it’s not a red card. “We’ve done our homework and it was a good save. I’m thankful that I made the save

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the last 12 league games, winning eight of those along the way. “We are confident wherever to be fair,” Hutchinson added. “We have great fans and we need them right behind us tonight. It’s a hard league but we go into every game confident. “We understand the pressures that come with playing for Sheffield Wednesday and we’re going out there to fight as hard as we can for this club.”

WESTWOOD FULL OF PRAISE FOR OWLS because it could have been very costly for us. “With the goals, we know that Almen has got that ability, it’s dropped lovely for him and fair play to him. He’s been working hard and I thought he did great. “With Fernando, you’re desperate for him to do well, what a fantastic goal and he was straight in the crowd as well. I’m buzzing for him.”

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