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DISCOVER FASCINATING TREASURES IN NEW ARCHIVES DISPLAY become one of the bestselling titles in American history. Thomas Paine was also engaged in the world of cast iron bridge building. In this capacity he came into contact with the Walkers of Rotherham, famous iron manufacturers, together they designed and built a number of cast iron bridges. His letter dates from January 1789 and discusses the stagnation of the bridge building business and the illness

of King George III and hints of Paine’s revolutionary republican ideals and opinion on the British constitution. Rotherham Council’s Cabinet Member for Neighbourhoods and Cultural Services, Cllr Taiba Yasseen, said: “The items on display have been chosen by the Archives staff for their interesting or unusual stories that they reveal. We welcome everyone to come along a take a look at our specially arranged exhibition.

“Visitors to the new Archives display will discover a collection of objects with amazing stories which give an astonishing insight into people’s lives during this period through viewing over one hundred years’ of history.” Another item on display is a telegram giving details a shocking theft and a transatlantic manhunt! In 1893, Richard Butterworth a cashier working for Steel, Peech and Tozer stole £760 from the

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Visitors can see a signiﬁcant new display of fascinating historical treasures in the Rotherham Archives and Local Studies section at Clifton Park Museum. One of the prized items is a letter from Thomas Paine to Thomas Walker. Thomas Paine is credited as the godfather of the American Revolution, it was his pamphlet Common Sense which encouraged American independence from Great Britain and went on to

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company, which in today’s money is equal to around £84,000. The telegram is from Steel, Peech and Tozer to New York asking for help in locating Butterworth who was believed to have sailed there from Southampton shortly after the robbery. Unfortunately, the American manhunt was unsuccessful and the authorities were unable to locate Butterworth in America. A £100 reward was issued nationwide for anyone who had

information on the location of Butterworth. Also on display, is the 1884 diary of Alfred Ward from Kimberworth who travelled all the way to Australia looking for work. In 1884 the journey to Australia took 53 days, even on a fast ship like the S.S. Cambodia which Alfred

travelled on. This diary covers both his journey there and back, and gives a real insight into world travel in the late 19th century. It recalls a rather eventful Sunday church service on board the ship, in which the parson was too drunk to deliver his service!

These items are just some of the wonderful archive materials on display in the searchroom at Clifton Park Museum. The searchroom is open Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, 10am to 5pm and Saturdays, 10am to 1pm and 2pm to 5pm.

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I can’t believe that Pancake Tuesday is this week, it really créped up on me this year. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5.. Once I caught a ﬁsh alive... 6, 7, 8, 9, 10.. Just been banned from Sea World again. I wish I could be ugly for one day. Being ugly every day sucks. How do you wash a pod of dolphins? You use multi-porpoise cleaner. Dentist: This will hurt. Patient: OK. Dentist: I’ve been having an affair with your wife since last year. I’ve just been to see the meerkats at the zoo, how disappointing! They know sod all about car insurance. I bought a new strimmer today. It’s cutting hedge technology. Just bought a thesaurus at the store and brought it home to ﬁnd out the pages are all blank. I have no words to describe how angry I am.

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Workshop leader and author Ben added: “The kids were so much fun to have involved and certainly taught me a thing or two with their own stories; their enthusiasm and ideas were just fantastic!” Meadowhall Centre Director Darren Pearce said: “Meadowhall is proud to be an ambassador for literacy in the Yorkshire region and it’s been a great opportunity for the children to embrace and discover new books and take something away from Ben’s experience.” The Meadowhall workshop centred around Ben’s book, My Embarrassing Dad’s Gone Viral, which tells the story of Nelson’s seriously cringe-worthy Dad who becomes an unlikely internet star. Each child who took part in the session was also given a signed copy of the book to take away and hopefully inspire a new generation of Shefﬁeld writers to document their own adventures and encourage some hilarious bedtime reading. My Embarrassing Dad and other Ben Davis’ titles are published by the respected Oxford University Press, a department of the University of Oxford that aims to further the excellence in research, scholarship, and education by publishing worldwide.

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If you’ve felt that your mood has been a little bit up and down of late, the arrival of the feisty energies of Mars in your own sign for the next six weeks, is a wonderful opportunity to get back onto the front foot. Now you will want to focus down on what’s really essential to you. Call for more...

It would be easy to blurt something out this week, in an apparent belief that it would be a good thing to give someone the beneﬁt of your wisdom, or in a more defensive way. It could feel at times, that others are not appreciating your position or the ﬁnancial implications of it. Call for more news...

Your desire for the success and achievement around your key talents is going to be really high this week. Yet, with your ruler Mercury squaring up with the more pragmatic energies of Saturn, it’s probably best not to try too hard. Cultivate goodwill where possible. Call for more advice...

Your ruler Jupiter repeats an intense angle to the planet of transformation Pluto, which occurred late last year. Because of this, try to avoid taking any shortcuts as far as ﬁnances, business interactions or your core values are concerned Archer. Call for more news and advice...

The desire to regenerate your existence in a more varied and stimulating way continues apace. Yet, with Jupiter clashing with Pluto, we are all going to have to modify some of our key demands if we are to keep the wider part of our existence in balance. Call for more news and advice...

The tiny but inﬂuential power broker of the zodiac, Pluto, entered Capricorn in late 2008. He will remain with you until 2023. Think back over those last seven years, this has probably seen great changes in your situation and this week he asks you not to try too hard professionally. Call for more...

When you are on top form, without doubt, you can be one of the most charismatic and self-conﬁdent members of the zodiac. And the arrival of the assertive energies of Mars at the very top of your solar horoscope, for a six week stay, can only help this. Call for more astral advice...

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The desire side of your nature is going to be aroused this week Virgo, and anything from caloriﬁc goodies to some full on retail therapy, could appeal to you. But it’s also going to be important to understand how you’re feeling about key relationships Virgo. Call for more news and advice...

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HOW TO DRINK WISE - AGE WELL! As we get older, changes in our life can be a cause for celebration such as retirement or grandchildren. For some there may a feeling of loss with children leaving home or the end of working life. Life changes can be made even tougher if we experience bereavement or if we become a carer. These are just some of the reasons people may ﬁnd they drink more than they did before. It’s now much more common to drink at home rather than the local pub. When people drink at home it’s easy to be much more generous with measures when pouring your drink, making it easy to lose track of how much you’re drinking. It’s often the case that someone has been drinking too much for years, but as they age older this starts to have a more serious effect on many aspects of their lives. Some myths about drinking are: Alcohol is good for stress Drinking in moderation may have some beneﬁts such as helping you relax or feel more sociable. However, daily drinking, even in moderation, can become a habit and have harmful long-term effects. If you are looking to de-stress there

within the recommended guidelines may affect us more than we think. It’s too late for me to change are plenty of ways to do this without Actually, you might be surprised to hear alcohol. Why not try out a new hobby? A that as people age they are more likely local yoga class or learning more about to make positive changes. In fact, older mindfulness and meditation could help adults who have problems with alcohol, you to relax. You could also try out social and who seek help, do better than any activities that don’t involve alcohol, like other age group at making positive team sports, book clubs etc. changes to their drinking behaviour. I like drinking – do I have to give it up? Alcohol helps me to sleep No, you don’t have to give up drinking. Many people believe that a drink in the Most of the adult population drink evening helps them sleep. alcohol and many do so without causing It may certainly feel like you have fallen themselves harm. However, it’s important asleep faster, but even a couple of drinks that you are able to make informed can interfere with the normal sleep choices about how much you drink, process. Deep sleep is really important and when you think it could be causing for our body to restore itself, but when you more risk. On an individual level we drink our ‘deep sleep’ is disrupted and it’s important to consider how much becomes shorter as the alcohol wears off. you drink. Ask yourself if it is having a This means you will probably wake up negative impact on your relationships, feeling more exhausted or, worse, wake your health and wellbeing, and your in the middle of the night with your mind quality of life. If the answer is yes, you might want to start making some healthier racing.When you drink more than usual, you may have to get up in the night to choices about your alcohol use. Try a go to the toilet. Because alcohol is a drink checker to see what your drinking diuretic, your body will also lose extra means for you. fluid through sweat too, making you And remember, as we get older we may dehydrated. Additionally, when you drink no longer be able to drink the same your muscles relax making you snore amount as we used to. Even drinking more loudly. If you live in Sheffield and are over 50, the Drink Wise Age Well service offers: • Free, confidential support and advice Barnes with Smartdanceworks. Tracey for you, your family or anyone concerned established Smartdanceworks in 2009 about how alcohol is affecting them with a vision to help people through dance. Not only do Tracey’s gentle classes • Advice and support in your community, have many proven physical and emotional including visits in your home • Free local activities and social benefits, such as reducing cardiovascular opportunities to meet new people, or disease, increasing stamina, strength and develop skills bone density, helping with depression • Free alcohol awareness sessions for local and low mood plus reducing the risk of organisations and employers dementia by 76%, they are great fun and To find out more check out the website great ways to make new friends. Whilst couples do attend Tracey’s classes, in fact, at http://drinkwiseagewell.org.uk/. it is mostly single people wanting to learn Call 0800 032 3723 or e mail sheffield@drinkwiseagewell.org.uk how to dance and increase their social circle who attend. Whilst the show will feature professional Over 55? Bored with staying in or the same weekly routine? performers, there will also be THEN FIND OUT ABOUT... performances by the following budding amateur entertainers who simply love singing their hearts out: Tony Zenith, Olwyn, Keith Brooks, Bill Singles Social and Dinner Club Raines and Brian and Brenda Hawkins. If you would like to hold a Golden Stars Why Not Enjoy Good Company and Meet New Friends Charity Show at your venue or you would For Free Information Pack Ring Rita Now On like to be part of future shows, please contact Yvonne on 07896 315855

GOLDEN STARS CHARITY SHOW The first Golden Stars Charity Show on behalf on Age UK Sheffield will take place on Friday 3 March 2017 at Woodhouse Westend Club, Sheffield Road, Woodhouse, S13 7ES. Doors open at 7pm, the show starts at 8.15pm, and the evening will be packed full of entertainment, right from the start. The show has been organised by Cherry Pink who has been a professional singer for 44 years! During that time, Cherry has worked on P&O cruise ships, in 5 star hotels in Dubai and London, bars and restaurants in Spain, and all types of venues in the UK, including holiday centres and working men’s clubs. Cherry organised this show as she wanted to give something back to say “thank you” for all the happy years she has spent entertaining audiences all over the world. Cherry also wanted to showcase the talent of both professional and amateur performers over the age of 50; and all for a good cause, Age UK Sheffield, who’s motto is Love Later Life. The Golden Stars Charity Show will also feature Susan St Nicholas. Sue has been a professional singer for the last 25 years during which time she has performed in the UK and in venues throughout Spain. More recently, Sue attended the Houses of Parliament for the launch of the Jo Cox Commission on Loneliness and Isolation. Sue totally sees how music can help people to enjoy life, whatever their age, as she frequently entertains older audiences at Tea parties, Friendship Lunches and in care homes. Our other professional entertainers on 3 March will be Fred and Judith, a husband (keyboards) and wife (vocals/comére) team who specialise in guest singers, open mic and singalong nights. With over 30 years experience of entertaining audiences in pubs and clubs in the UK, during the past 13 years, they have worked in Benidorm, . all over Europe and the UK. Also featured on the show is Tracey

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DUAL SLALOM RACE TO HIT SHEFFIELD CITY CENTRE Star names in the mountain biking world are set to take part in the first-ever Howard Street Dual, being held as part of The Outdoor City Weekender. The dual slalom in Howard Street will be one of the many events of the Weekender, a high-octane weekend of climbing, biking, running, walking and more, taking place from Friday March 17 to Sunday March 19 in and around Sheffield: The Outdoor City. Councillor Leigh Bramall, Deputy Leader of Sheffield City Council, said: “Sheffield is an international destination for people that love the outdoors, and our mountain bike trails and scene mean we really are up there with the best of the best. “The first ever running of the Howard Street Dual is sure to be an exciting and exhilarating chance to see some of our homegrown top mountain bikers, who are usually out at the likes of Wharncliffe, Grenoside and Parkwood Springs, right here in Sheffield city centre. “This will be one of the events as part of The Outdoor City Weekender, which will together showcase the very best of Sheffield not just to visitors, but to those who already live, work and play here and would like to try something different.” The Howard Street Dual course, which will take mountain bikers from the top of Howard Street towards the railway station via a descent along grassy and gritty slopes, had design input from Sheffield’s own star mountain biker Craig Evans. Invited riders will race head-tohead, two at a time, down the course in a knockout-style event. The fastest two riders of the day will then take each other on in the grand final. Evans, who will miss the event as he’ll be away competing at the Crankworx series in New Zealand, said: “There are urban downhill events in other cities, but I think an urban dual in a city centre may be a first. “This is a big move for Sheffield and I think it goes a long way to showing the passion for mountain biking here in the city. “I’ve been messing around on a bike in Sheffield since I was a kid and spent most of my time

at Wharncliffe, which is still my favourite ride. “I’m gutted that I won’t be here for The Outdoor City Weekender but it’s been awesome to be involved in the track design. The MTB community are pretty excited about the event. “A good track for me is a varied one with slow and techy parts, jumps, corners and rhythm sections to split the field and make for good racing. The Howard Street Dual will have all of this plus a city centre backdrop; it is going to be an awesome event and a great experience for spectators. “ Jon Dallow, from Sheffield City Council’s Parks and Countryside team, said: “The Howard Street Dual is a great example of how the council works collaboratively with Sheffield’s renowned mountain biking community and businesses to produce places, spaces and events that people who live here want to use – and people also visit the city from further afield for. “This is Sheffield, Steel City Downhill, Clayspades and Bolehills Forever are just some of the parts of the grassroots scene that further builds Sheffield’s unique position in the MTB world. “We also work with brands and businesses such as Cotic, Go Outdoors, Air Drop, Hookit and wider funding bodies such as Sport England. Working together over the last five years, we have created three official purpose-built trails, including the UK’s only city centre dual slalom mountain bike track at Parkwood Springs. “The other two trails, at Lady Canning’s Plantation and Grenoside Woods, attract riders from across the UK. We at the council, and the Sheffield and Rotherham Wildlife Trust, have worked closely with the MTB community to develop these sites. “Plans are also well underway to transform the wider site at Parkwood Springs into a top outdoors destination, with mountain biking potentially being a part of that. It continues to be a really exciting time for mountain biking in Sheffield.” Over the next year, Sheffield will be adding another mountain bike trail to its portfolio at Redmires reservoir, thanks to the successful

crowdfunding campaign championed by the city’s mountain bike community. RADmires, as the campaign is known locally, has already raised £35,000 and is Ride Sheffield’s second crowd-funded trail, after Lady Canning’s was built and launched in 2015, working with the local authority. Racing at the Howard Street Dual will begin at 3pm and finish at around 6pm. Entry is through the This Is Sheffield and the British Cycling websites, where further information can also be found. Numerous fringe events will also take place during the Weekender. These include two mountain bike skills courses from Trail Advantage on Saturday 18 March, which aim to improve the confidence and skills of new and intermediate riders. The courses, run by British Cycling MTB coach Adam Simmonite, will be held on Houndkirk Moor and follow the natural trails that stretch from Ringinglow out to Fox House, taking in Lady Cannings Plantation along the way. The team from Accelerate, in Attercliffe, will also be leading a trail run from Ecclesall Woods out into the Peak District, finishing at the Longshaw Estate. The run on Sunday 19 March is open to any runner that can cover the distance of 13km and 500mts of height gain in less than two hours. Cotic Bikes will be hosting a demo day, at which riders can test multiple mountain bikes, at Lady Canning’s Plantation on Sunday, 19 March, and Sheffield and Rotherham Wildlife Trust will also be organising a series of volunteer work events at some of The Outdoor City’s most beautiful natural sites. These will include sessions at Woodhouse Washlands on Friday 17 March and at Wyming Brook and Fox Hagg on Sunday 19 March. Further fringe activities taking place during The Outdoor City Weekender will be announced in the next fortnight.

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NOW LARGE FREE EYE TESTS REGISTERING KIDS RANGE plus home visits for the NEW PATIENTS NOW IN STOCK elderley & disabled

OVER 60s PRESCRIPTION SERVICE AVAILABLE All Types of Contact Lenses

Inside Cabin £999 per person - Balcony Cabin £1299 per person based on two sharing.

Tel: 0114 2448556

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MERCURYHOLIDAYS BRIDLINGTON

A Warm & Friendly Guest House

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

TWO LUXURY COTTAGES in a Central Location

SIX CHALETS at

South Shore Holiday Village

Self Catering Sleep 2-6 TEL:07714 154450

THE OLD MILL CARAVAN PARK

NO DOGS - ADULTS ONLY A-LEVEL IMMACULATE SMALL FAMILY RUN SITE SET IN RURAL EAST YORKSHIRE TOURERS £20 PER NIGHT Including Electric

SEASONAL £1265 Including Storage

The Old Mill Caravan Park, Newsham Hill Lane, Bempton, Near Bridlington, E. Yorks YO16 6XE

CALL 01262 673 565 WWW.OLDMILLCARAVANPARK.CO.UK

SCARBOROUGH

The Ascot Guest House Scarborough

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

£23

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

Tel: 01723 364 963 WHITBY

WHITBY

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

NORTH YORKSHIRE COAST

INGOLDMELLS

INGOLDMELLS 6 Berth 2 Bedroom Caravan Close to Fantasy Island, Arcades, Pubs & Beach

8 miles from Whitby

Telephone 01642 613888

www.yorkshirecoaststonecottage.co.uk

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

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

Tel 0115 9133974 / 07973784396 swiftcaravans@gmail.com

MORE DETAILS CAN BE FOUND AT www.swiftcaravanbreaks.com

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

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

NEW TREND

TEL: 07719 600516

CHAPEL ST. LEONARDS

SKEGNESS

Fully Equipped seafront holiday flat, sleeps 2-4, some with sea views, all flats with en-suite facilities, free off-road parking, LCD TV/DVD player, various dates available. Ground Floor Available, Well behaved pets allowed. FREE WI-FI. WEEKS FROM ONLY £150 SHORT EARLY SEASON PRICES FROM £75

TELEPHONE 01754 766609

HOLIDAY PARK

MOST DATES AVAILABLE

TEL 01745 874606 GOLDEN PALM RESORT Chapel St. Leonards

Choice of 2 Static Caravans, both 2 Bedroom, 6 Berth £50 non-refundable deposit, this will be returned within a week once the caravan has been inspected. (This is not included in the price)

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

2017 Stairlift to First Floor

WINTER OFFERS FROM £20PPPN

CONTRACTORS WELCOME £18 pppn (room only)

SKEGNESS RICHMOND HOLIDAY CENTRE

Clean 6 Berth, Great Family Site, Free Indoor Pool, Club on Site with Nightly Entertainment, near the Train and Bus Stations. Families Only, Small Pets Welcome For Further Details

TEL: 01709 550104

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

PLEASE CALL 07598 969257

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

BREAK THE COST DOWN EASY PAYMENT SCHEME AVAILABLE

PLEASE CALL/TEXT 07701 096015

INGOLDMELLS

6 & 8 Berth Caravans Very Clean, Full Facilities Close to all amenities, shops and beach 3, 5, 7 Night Breaks Available

07875 729899

NOW TAKING BOOKINGS FOR SUMMER

HOLIDAY CARAVANS

CARAVANS ON THE GRANGE & KINGFISHER SITES

Website: www.white-lodge.co.uk

129, DRUMMOND ROAD, SKEGNESS PE25 3DW

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

SPRING BREAKS 3 NIGHTS FROM £104

including Full English Breakfast & Evening Meal

Book Early to Avoid Disappointment CALL NOW FOR DETAILS OR TO REQUEST A BROCHURE

01754 767711 BLACKPOOL

GREAT YARMOUTH

EASTER SPECIAL

WHITE LODGE GUEST HOUSE SKEGNESS 4 STAR (Visit England)

TELEPHONE: 01754 764120

www.palmcourtskegness.co.uk

SMOKING/ NON SMOKING ROOMS AVAILABLE

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

NOW TAKING BOOKINGS FOR 2017

South Parade, Skegness PE25 3HP

INGOLDMELLS

TELEPHONE: 01754 872722

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

The Palm Court

INGOLDMELLS

2017 Dates inc. School Holidays Available Close to Fantasy Island & Entertainment, Local Ammenities, Beach and much more.

North Yorkshire Moors & Coast Port Mulgrave Traditional Stone Cottage, Log Fire, 2 Bedrooms, Sea Views, near Coastal Footpath. Dogs welcome (No Extra Cost).

CHAPEL ST. LEONARDS Golden Palm Site

FRIDAY 14TH APRIL TO MONDAY 17TH APRIL

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

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

Sorry No Pets

Please Call 01623 812806 or 07974 531256

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

MELROSE HOTEL

For free colour brochure

Call Duncan 01493730238 www.duncanfoleyholidays.com

FULLY LICENSED BAR • ALL ROOMS EN-SUITE

WITHERNSEA

CENTRALLY LOCATED TWO MINUTES FROM SEAFRONT TEA/COFFEE & TV IN ALL ROOMS SUPERB HOME COOKING

SUMMER & ILLUMINATIONS SPECIAL OFFERS FOR MERCURY READERS CALL FOR DETAILS

PLEASE CALL JO OR HENRY FOR DETAILS 01253 623386

82 HORNBY ROAD • FY1 4QS

www.melrosehotelblackpool.co.uk MABLETHORPE

SEAVIEW SITE 4-6 Berth Caravan • Excellent 6 Berth Caravan

STILL AVAILABLE FOR SUMMER HOLIDAYS

HEMSBY, GREAT YARMOUTH

£150 p/w off season

INGOLDMELLS MABLETHORPE • Prices from £275 per week • Also Weekend and Short Break Rates (subject to availability)

SEADELL CHALET PARK

All Mod Cons On Haven Site Telephone 07929 288296

BEAUTIFULLY REFURBISHED 2 BEDROOM CHALET FOR HOLIDAY LETS in Mablethorpe Chalet Park Dates available from April Please call Mandy on 07852 404450 for details

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CARAVANS FOR SALE

LUXURY LODGE AVAILABLE AT THE AWARD WINNING THORPE PARK IN CLEETHORPES Sited on private location near the facilities. Huge wrap around decking and site fees included.

YORKSHIRE DALES

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

Please call Kurt on

07929 842164 to arrange a viewing

LOG FIRES • PETS WELCOME Two minutes from beaches/coastal paths Within easy walking distance of some excellent eating places/pubs, including Rick Stein’s latest ﬁsh restaurant

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

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 TWO RE-LICENSED, RENOVATED STONE BUILT VILLAS 1 BEDROOM • 2/3 BEDROOM WITHIN 850 SQ. METRE

Fenced Rural Plot, Bus Route Villas valued at: 3 Bedroom £135,000 2 Bedroom £70,000 Ideal Live / Let £125,000 Buys Both Exchange Considered

MORE INFO ON 07469 777888

PRIVATE HIRE

RIVELIN TRAVEL

5* HOLIDAY PARK - SKEGNESS GREAT FACILITIES FOR ALL AGES 5 MINS FROM BEACH • 10 MONTH SEASON CALL/TEXT BEN FOR MORE DETAILS

07753 184871 LINCOLNSHIRE

NEW TIMBER LODGE DEVELOPMENT NOW OPEN

TIMBER LODGES

FOR SALE VERY REASONABLE PRICES!

Chapel Hill Marina • LINCOLNSHIRE

10 MILES UP THE RIVER BOSTON EXCELLENT FISHING

CALL ALAN ON 01526 342750 07885 957734

www.lodgeslincolnshire.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

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

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Deluxe Mini Bus

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CALL US ON (0114) 265 3858

LICENSED PRIVATE HIRE

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

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caravan storage

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Santander 10 days Sun 2nd Jul ..£599 Black Forest Germany 8 Days Mon 3rd Jul ................................£439 Folkestone + Ostend 4 days Fri 7th Jul .....................................£159 Rhine Valley via Hull 8 days Mon 10th Jul . ...............................£439 Belgium & France Shopper 1 Day Fri 14th Jul .............................£60 Folkestone + Ostend 5 days Mon 17th Jul .................................£199 Folkestone + Ostend 4 days Fri 21st Jul . ..................................£159 Belgium & France Shopper 1 Day Fri 28th Jul .............................£60 Folkestone + Ostend 4 days Fri 4th Aug ....................................£149 Folkestone + Ostend 5 days Mon 14th Aug ................................£199 Folkestone + Ostend 4 days Fri 18th Aug . .................................£149 Folkestone + Ostend 4 days Fri 1st Sep . ...................................£149 Isle Of Wight Sandown 5 days Mon 4th Sep ..............................£229 Folkestone + Ostend 5 days Mon 11th Sep ................................£199 Scarborough 5 days Mon 11th Sep . ...........................................£189 Bruge & Ostend Mini Cruise 3 days Fri 15th Sep . ......................£119 Black Forest Germany 8 Days Mon 18th Sep .............................£439 Folkestone + Ostend 4 days Fri 29th Sep . .................................£149 Amsterdam Mini Cruise 3 days Fri 29th Sep . ............................£119 Bruge & Ostend Mini Cruise 3 days Fri 13th Oct ........................£109 Amsterdam Mini Cruise 3 days Fri 13th Oct ..............................£109 Rhine Valley via Hull 8 days Mon 23rd Oct ................................£439 Folkestone + Ostend 4 days 99p bar Fri 27th Oct .......................£129 Aberfoyle Rob Roy 6 days Sun 30th Oct . ...................................£235 Ypres Remembrance via Hull 4 days Thurs 9th Nov ..................£169 Bruge & Ostend Mini Cruise 3 days Fri 10th Nov . ......................£109 Folkestone + Ostend 3 days 99p bar Fri 10th Nov .........................£99 Scarborough Royal Turkey & Tinsel 99p bar Mon 13th Nov .......£149 Blackpool Grand Turkey & Tinsel 99p bar Mon 13th Nov ...........£149 Llandudno Grand Turkey & Tinsel Mon 13th Nov ......................£179 Blackpool Grand Turkey & Tinsel Mon 13th Nov . .....................£149 Amsterdam. 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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tenby

9th - 13th April • 5 Days

• 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

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

YORKSHIRE’S HIDDEN GEM

SPECIAL OFFER ONLY £9500 with Site Fees Paid to March 2018

Sited on a quiet roadside pitch with open views over fields to the rear. 2 bedrooms, Excellent condition. We also have other caravans for sale from only £6995 for further info 01964 612233 orwww.willowsholidaypark.co.uk

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A BITTER PILL TO SWALLOW Rotherham United interim manager Paul Warne admitted his side’s last-gasp defeat at the hands of Brentford was a “bitter pill to swallow”. The Millers came within a whisker of claiming their second away point of the season after sub Anthony Forde levelled matters late on for a second time with a long-range screamer after Tunisian international Aimen Belaid cancelled out Jota’s first-half strike. Despite Jota’s notching a brace near the end to take the game away from the Millers and claim the matchball in the process, Warne was quick to express his pride at his side’s second-half display. “I thought we played really well and I was really proud of the lads, and I told them that after the game,” Warne enthused. “I don’t think at two-two, it flattered us. I thought we were really good, especially in the second half.” Following Forde’s first league goal of the season for the second Millers equaliser, the game took a cruel twist for the visitors when Cardiff loanee Semi Ajayi was adjudged to have handled in the box, in the second minute of second-half stoppage

time and Jota struck from the spot before rubbing salt in the wounds with a late fourth for the hosts, with virtually the last kick of the game. Speaking afterwards, Warne admitted the game hinged on the spot kick with his side unfortunate not to have claimed a share of the spoils in West London. “At 2-2 and to concede the goal in the 92th minute in the way we did, I thought it was a bit harsh on Semi, who I thought was brilliant again today,” Warne added. “I think it was handball but it was ridiculously unlucky. He couldn’t get his arm out of his way. That was unfortunate and for the fourth goal, we were throwing bodies forward and it was the last kick of the game. “The lads gave everything and I wouldn’t have anyone criticising my team. I think all the Rotherham fans, who came down today will be pleased with the effort they put in and they clapped them off, as they always do. “I think away from home, it was a good performance but it would have been nice to come

away with a win or at least a 2-2 draw. However, the lads did not crumble and they played their hearts out.” The Millers were dealt a blow prior to kick-off when ‘keeper Richard O’Donnell, who was initially named on the team sheet, was forced to withdraw after suffering a suspected broken finger in the warm-up with Lewis Price promoted from the bench. After praising Price’s performance in light of his 11th hour call up, Warne said the injury to O’Donnell summed up Rotherham’s luck at the moment. “We had the disappointment of Richard O’Donnell going down in the warm-up and Pricey had to play, who has only trained two days in five weeks, so that’s pretty impressive and I thought he performed really well. “Richard caught his finger on a shot and I don’t know if he’s broken it. I joked it’s like we’ve run over a cat, or something as we do not seem to be getting any luck at the moment.”

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Jamie Noble, Head of Community said: “We are absolutely thrilled to have won the regional Community Club of the Year award and to be in the mix for the national award against five strong opponents. “It has been another successful year for the Trust, upon receiving the news the whole office was overjoyed. This year has been fantastic for RUCST, moving to a brand new state of the art purpose built facility at the AESSEAL New York Stadium, which caters for a large office space for our staff, an activity suite and three classrooms. “A big factor behind our nomination is due to the work we are delivering to local communities, especially from different ethnic backgrounds through our Sport England funded project. The first year of the project (Getting back in to Sport) has been very successful and we have engaged various different communities, especially Muslim women who have low participation in sport. “We have also created a fantastic partnership with local Mosques, which has been something the Trust has been working towards over the past few years and we are proud to say we have been made to feel

incredibly welcome in what is a fantastic space for the local community. “We have also been commended for our work in a host of other areas including education, sports participation and inclusion. “The staff have worked tirelessly in the past year and this nomination is testament to the hard work and commitment of a number of individuals.” The Trust scooped the national award in 2012, and the regional award in 2016 (North East & Yorkshire).

Sports Trust have been named the North East and Yorkshire Community Club of the Year for a second year in a row. Having won the award in 2016, the Trust again blew the judges away to pick up this prestigious accolade, and in turn have been nominated for the National Community Club of the Year Award alongside ﬁve other EFL Clubs. The shortlists for the awards were announced by the EFL today, with the regional winners invited to attend a formal ceremony in London on Monday 6th March at the Houses of Parliament. The regional winners will then be invited back to the National EFL Awards on Sunday 9th April celebrating the on and off pitch excellence across the League’s 72 clubs.

FERGUSON POST SHCFA YOUTH ACCRINGTON COUNCIL ON Rovers manager Darren Ferguson was ruing missed opportunities after his side drew 2-2 with Accrington Stanley. Goals from Tommy Rowe and John Marquis had Rovers leading going into the final 10 minutes at the Keepmoat Stadium, but they had to settle for a point. And Ferguson was disappointed that his team could not find that elusive third goal which could have put the result beyond doubt when Rovers were ahead. “We had so many opportunities to score that third goal today and unfortunately for us we could not find it to kill the game off,” he said. “We had loads of chances to score, we are an attacking team but we are not getting enough goals at the minute, and we should have had a lot more than two goals that’s for sure. “I felt that when we went 2-1 up that we would go onto win the game comfortably, but that was not the case and it proved costly.” Rovers, who still sit top of Sky Bet League Two, travel south to Cambridge United on Tuesday night looking to find their first win in five games. “We need to make sure we get back to winning ways on Tuesday night and how we do that is going back to basics,” added Ferguson. “I have a good team and there is no panic about the place, but we need to get back winning it’s as simple as that. “We have to go to Cambridge and get the win, it doesn’t matter how you do it as long as you come away with three points.”

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15 games took place in the County Senior League on Saturday afternoon, with a particularly busy Premier Division fixture list. There were also big games at the top of Division One and the Division Two South. Premier Division League leaders Swallownest FC bounced back from last weeks’ loss to Swinton Athletic with a statement result against Denaby United. Jordan Cooper, Jack Watts, Jordan Stocks, Jamie Hopkins and Brandon Ashmore were all on target for Swallownest who ran-out 5-1 winners at Balby Carr Community Academy. Frecheville kept the pressure up on the leaders, as they beat Wombwell Main 2-1 away. Frecheville remain seven points off the lead in second place. The aforementioned Swinton made it 10 consecutive wins, with a huge 9-2 home win over Millmoor Juniors. Tommy Needham scored four, Alex Wilkinson two, Jake Ford three and one from Curt Wilkinson, as Swinton consolidated third place. The result of the day was for fourth bottom Athersley Recreation Reserves, who won a crucial game against bottom side Denaby Main 8-0 at Sheerien Park. The win is Athersley’s first of 2017. Jubilee Sports moved into fifth position, as they beat fourth placed Stocksbridge Park Steels Reserves 2-1 at Chaucer School. Mid table sides Houghton Main and Handsworth Parramore Reserves played-out a rare goalless draw at Middlecliffe Lane. Division One League leaders Wickersley hosted third placed South Kirkby Colliery at Wickersley School. South Kirkby edged a tight affair 1-0 to move into second place, just a point off the pace. Ecclesfield Red Rose 1915 could not take advantage of Wickersley’s slip as they fell to a 3-2 loss away against Brinsworth Whitehill. Ben Snee, Greg Mason and Matt Blakemore made up a hat-trick of headers for Brinsworth, who sit in lower mid-table. Ecclefield fall to third place. Goals from Richard Dey and Alex Butler gave fourth bottom Silkstone United a 2-0 win over fourth top Sheffield Bankers at Silkstone Recreation Ground. High Green Villa edged-out Davy FC 4-3 in a seven goal thriller at Davy Sports Ground. It is the fifth occasion in eight attempts in 2017 that High Green have scored four or more goals. Division Two South League leaders Kiveton Park’s winless February continued, as they fell to a 3-1 defeat against Maltby Main Reserves at Muglet Lane. Kiveton have collected just three points from three games in February. Marcus Clarious scored all four goals as second placed Swinton Athletic Reserves beat Caribbean Sports Reserves 4-3 at Firvale School. Swinton sit just two points off the pace, but have played a game more than Kiveton. Sheffield Medics ran-out 4-2 winners over mid-table AFC Dronfield Reserves at Norton Playing Fields. The Medics are up to third and in fine form, with nine wins from their previous 10 games, dating back to October. The Medics are away to Kiveton Park next time out. Sheffield Bankers Reserves were 5-1 winners against Renishaw Rangers at Hillsborough College. It is second time the Bankers have scored five against Renishaw this season, with reverse fixture in November ending 5-0. Next Fixtures Wednesday 1st March Division Two North Worsbrough Bridge Athletic Development v Wombwell Main Development Saturday 4th March Premier Division Handsworth Parramore Reserves v AFC Penistone Church Jubilee Sports v Millmoor Juniors Stocksbridge Park Steels Reserves v North Gawber Colliery Division One AFC Dronfield v Grimethorpe Sports Brinsworth Whitehill v Silkstone United Hemsworth MW Reserves v Davy FC High Green Villa v Caribbean Sports Oughtibridge WMFC v Wickersley Sheffield Bankers v Ecclesfield Red Rose 1915 South Kirkby Colliery v Millmoor Juniors Reserves

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WILDER’S BOLTON REACTION 2016/17

Chris Wilder felt his players got exactly what their performance merited against Bolton Wanderers. Billy Sharp netted a goal in each half to send the vast majority of the 27,000 supporters inside Bramall Lane home happy and strengthen the Blades grip on top spot in League One. Reﬂecting on a deserved victory, the United boss remarked:

“We played well and won an important game, that was the aim and we’re delighted with the result. “First-half we got sucked into Bolton’s game, we conceded too many fouls, we were over committed and made a few rash challenges, which gave them chances to put the ball in our box and we got caught up in the occasion. “But we settled the

lads down at half-time and we were excellent in the second-half, we were dominant and there was only ever going to be one winner. “We were disciplined, we got the ﬁrst pass out and every time we went forward we looked dangerous and Bolton really had no answer. Wilder added: “We’ve dominated both Scunthorpe and Bolton and in doing so made two very good sides

look average. “We should have beaten Scunthorpe and we certainly weren’t going to miss this opportunity to put down a little marker with 12 games remaining. “The winning margin could have been far greater and we deserve credit from the opposition. I’m always honest when we get beat and never try to clutch at straws or put a spin on things.”

BLADES DOMINATE PROMOTION RIVALS United produced a dominant display to beat promotion rivals Bolton and in doing so strengthen the position at the top of the table on Saturday afternoon. A well taken brace from skipper Billy Sharp, including a second-half penalty was enough to see off Phil Parkinson’s Wanderers in front of another crowd in excess of 27,000. For the clash against third-placed Bolton, boss Wilder named an unchanged starting XI, with the only change on being on the bench, where James Wilson replaced the injured Joe Riley. For the visitors, former United stopper Mark Howard started. On a wet and windy afternoon at the Lane, United had the ﬁrst chance of the game

in the eighth minute. Having had a shot deﬂected wide for a corner, Coutts ﬂoated in a teasing ball that tempted Howard off his line, Hanson saw his goal bound header cleared and from the rebound Wright volleyed over under pressure. But in the next attack, the Blades took the lead. Wright bravely blocked Wilkinson’s shot, and after Basham released Duffy, he picked out Fleck whose ball beat the attempted touch of Beevers leaving SHARP in the clear and the Blades skipper silenced the travelling supporters by slotting home his 22nd goal of the season past Howard with the aid of the post. In response, Henry freed Moxey down the left, but his inviting ball evaded both

Wilkinson and Le Fondre. United enjoyed plenty of the ball in the middle of the park, with Coutts, Fleck and Duffy dictating much of the game. On the half hour, Morais had two freekicks in a short space of time, but neither came to anything. Fleck was the ﬁrst player booked by referee Dean following a mistimed challenge on Thorpe, who was later replaced by Dervite. As half-time approached the home support became frustrated following a succession of freekicks going against the Blades, but Lafferty and then O’Connell ensured the danger was swiftly averted as two minutes of added time brought he curtain down on the ﬁrst-half. United were quickly

out of the blocks following the restart with Sharp miscuing an effort wide from Hanson’s header down. Moments later, Sharp tried to replay the favour from Duffy’s ball over the top, but Dervite cleared in the nick of time. The Blades continued to dominate and only a fortunate save from Howard denied Sharp a second with a header after Fleck had picked out his run. Le Fondre was replaced by Long, amid boos from the home supporters following his lack of sportsmanship in the first-half and at the next stoppage in play, Carruthers replaced Duffy. Bolton’s final change saw Clayton take the place of Clayton. From another quickly taken corner, Coutts fired inches

wide of the far post. With 20 minutes United got the second their dominance deserved. Following a sliced clearance from Howard, the Blades took a quick throwin and as Carruthers entered the penalty area and cut inside Wheater was penalised by referee Dean having clipped the heels of the substitute. In front of the Kop, SHARP stepped up and sent Howard the wrong way. Time was in United’s favour, but Wright was required late on to block an effort from Clayton. At the other end, Dervite appeared to hold back Sharp, but Dean waved play on. With a minute left of the 90, Lavery replaced Hanson, who received a standing ovation. Three minutes of added time were

signalled and it was the Blades who ﬁnished the game of the front foot as they landed what could prove to be a telling blow in the race for promotion. The last action of the afternoon saw the Lane rise to applaud skipper Sharp who was withdrawn with seconds remaining. Blades: Moore, Fleck, O’Connell, Basham, Sharp (Ebanks-Landell 90), Wright, Coutts, Hanson (Lavery 90), Freeman, Duffy (Carruthers 63), Lafferty. Unused: Long, Done, Wilson, O’Shea, Bolton: Howard, Moxey, Beevers, Vela, Osede, Morais, Henry, Wheater, Thorpe (Dervite 43), Wilkinson (Clayton 66), Le Fondre (Long 62)

WILDER DEMANDS RESPECT FROM RIVALS Wanderers, Wilder told BBC Radio Sheffield: “Give us and third before a bit of credit, the the fixtures began, last two managers is a healthy return. However, the race for are clutching at straws.” Wilder the Championship was referencing the took an unlikely assumption from turn, as mind games Scunthorpe boss, crept into play. Graham Alexander, After Saturday’s that his team was 2-0 win over Bolton worth more than a point at Bramall Lane, despite being under threat for large periods of the game. Phil Parkinson was quick to find excuses following their defeat, suggesting that John Fleck should have seen red for a challenge on Tom Thorpe, and that Samir Carruthers dived to win a penalty. To add to the drama, Bolton’s

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Chris Wilder’s side has progressed through arguably two of the toughest games of the season relatively unscathed. Four points from six, against the clubs that sat in second

chairman, Ken Anderson, released a sensational statement on Monday night. Anderson mentioned the Fleck challenge, the supposed dive and expressed annoyance at the fact tickets were taken away from Bolton in the Bramall Lane lower tier. Anderson also felt it appropriate to mention that the Blades had been in a similar situation in 2012, before losing out to Shefﬁeld Wednesday. Whatever minds games United’s rivals choose to instigate, it will only fuel the ﬁre for Wilder’s side. The best way to answer these doubts and questions is to

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EVERYBODY TOGETHER Carlos Carvalhal has underlined the importance of everybody sticking together as we approach a crucial month in the season. The Owls won four games from six in February but suffered defeats in the last two. Ahead of a big month in the Championship for Wednesday, which includes three home games from four, Carlos

says it’s vital everyone sticks together. A home clash against Norwich is next-up and he explained: “It is a crucial moment of the season, it won’t decide anything but it will be very important. “It’s important we put everybody together to achieve points and to stay in a good position. “Next month will be a good challenge to us, it’s important that our fans

play their part in this challenge, we need them for sure.” The Canaries are six points behind Wednesday in 8th position, meaning Saturday’s ﬁxture at Hillsborough has plenty of signiﬁcance for both sides. He added: “We must be focused in all the games because they are all a threat and at the end, we will see what we

Skipper Glenn Loovens says Wednesday must now dust themselves down and look forward to a huge game at Hillsborough next weekend. The Owls host a Norwich side who are in the chasing pack behind sixth spot and the captain says this game is the only focus for the squad. Prior to back to back defeats against Brentford and Leeds, the Owls had won four successive Championship games and remain strongly

positioned in the top six. Loovens said: “We have a good group and we know what we can do. “Football is what we do, it’s what we are used to. We don’t have any nerves, we are just looking forward to the next game. “We take it game by game, there is no point looking too far ahead. “Norwich is the ﬁrst one, we want to make sure we go back to Hillsborough and get back to winning ways next week. “Only then will we

look to the game that follows.” Loovens added: “We have to put the Leeds result behind us and move forward. “It was a derby and

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