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NEW PARK ON SITE OF FORMER WISEWOOD SCHOOL MOVES FORWARD Plans for a new park on the site of the former Wisewood Secondary School in north Sheffield are moving forward. Sheffield City Council had previously agreed to the exchange of a parcel of land from the former school site, which closed in 2012, with part of Spider Park. The proposal would see part of the former school site developed as a new playground, while part of the existing Spider Park, off Sevenfields Lane on the Wadsley-Wisewood border, be developed for

housing. Now the council has approved an extra sliver of land in the deal, around a third of an acre to ensure that the quality of housing and impact on the surrounding area is sympathetic. The council can now progress the disposal of the land to the preferred bidder, who will be required to submit a planning application, with the monies raised from the sale funding the installation and maintenance of the new playground. Councillor Mary Lea,

cabinet member for parks and leisure at Shefﬁeld City Council, said: “I’m thrilled that, after a considerable period of time, this land swap can take place and a new park created where it is much-needed. An extra sliver of land at Spider Park will now be used for housing An extra sliver of land at Spider Park will now be used for housing “The council’s preferred developer has made a commitment to ensuring the park moves ahead whilst also bringing a high-quality housing

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scheme forward. “The existing Spider Park is poorly used whilst the new site on the former Wisewood School is in a much better location for the communities of Wadsley, Wisewood and Sutton. I’m convinced it will be a big success. “Meanwhile, the new housing overlooking the rest of Spider Park, which enjoys great views over Shefﬁeld, will make it a safer environment for all.” The new parcel of land will accommodate an extension to Sevenﬁelds

Lane and the provision of a pedestrian route through the site. New houses to the north side of Spider Park would provide natural surveillance over the remaining parkland and make the path between Dial House Road and Sevenfields Lane safer to use. The proposed new children’s play area on part of the school site would help to meet the shortage of children’s play facilities in the local area and complete a recreational hub to complement the Wisewood Sports Centre, run by Places 4 People, and floodlit artificial pitches.

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heard Maxwell sing at the John Reilly Christmas Concert at the Cathedral when the band were also performing. Everyone was blown away by his amazing performance so we were delighted when he accepted our invitation to sing at our Spring Concert.” He will be accompanied in the ﬁrst half by talented musician and songwriter, Lewis Nitikman and John Booler will take over on piano in the second half.

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ALBERT SNODGRASS I bought some shoes from a drug dealer. I don’t know what he laced them with, but I’ve been tripping all day. I told my girlfriend she drew her eyebrows too high. She seemed surprised. Two clowns are eating a cannibal. One turns to the other and says “I think we got this joke wrong” My wife told me I had to stop acting like a ﬂamingo. So I had to put my foot down. What’s the difference between in-laws and outlaws? Outlaws are wanted. I bought my friend an elephant for his room. He said “Thanks” I said “Don’t mention it” I have an EpiPen. My friend gave it to me when he was dying, it seemed very important to him that I have it.

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There may be a sensitive issue which needs to be dealt with. With Mercury moving into your sign and your ruler close to reversing into a more sociable area, as well as the support of the strident duo Mars and Pluto, you can ﬁnd yourself on the front foot as the week comes to a close. Call for more...

Something could be revealed this week which rather surprises you. But then again, it could be you who makes the revelation. However, it will be important to try to avoid any compulsion to confront someone with a side of themselves that you may ﬁnd tricky, but they’re unaware of. Call for more...

You can burst into this new week feeling full of optimism for what the future can hold and long-term plans can shape up well. Yet the pattern that’s been largely evident through much of this month is going to subtly but powerfully alter. All this could give you quite a lot of food for thought. Call for more...

Jupiter gives you that innate sense that everything will turn out well. But this week an antagonistic angle with Pluto in your sector of values, suggests that the happy-go-lucky approach may not sit well with someone you encounter, and it could be a friend. Stay grounded Archer. Call for more...

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There could be a temptation to splash out on someone you are drawn to, or a loved one. However, a big gesture may not necessarily render the response you would like. In general, look to marshal your resources in an enterprising way, but avoid taking big risks. Call for more astral advice...

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YOUR VIEWS ON LOCAL HEALTHCARE LOCAL HISTORY GROUP WINS STILL OPEN! LOTTERY AWARD 1-7 Charles Street People living in Barnsley, Bassetlaw, Doncaster, Rotherham and Sheffield are being asked for their views on the South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw Sustainability and Transformation Plan (STP) The STP starts by saying there have been some big improvements in health and social care over the last 15 years. For example, people with cancer and heart conditions are experiencing better care and living longer. Over the last 12 months, all health and care organisations across the region have worked together to develop a vision and a set of priorities to address these challenges and improve the health and wellbeing of their combined population. In partnership with Healthwatch Sheffield and Voluntary Action Sheffield, members of the public are now being asked to get involved. However, people’s needs have changed, new treatments are emerging, the quality of care is variable and preventable illness is widespread. There will also be an estimated funding gap of £571 million if services continue to work in the way they are doing now. The South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw plan is made up of five local plans – referred

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Tramlines adds even more to 2017 lineup Tramlines - Sheffield’s inner-city music festival – has added even more talent to the genre-busting lineup for its 2017 event. The festival will take place from Friday 21st to Sunday 23rd July and will now feature iconic indie band Primal Scream and grime legend Kano. All girl four-piece The Big Moon are also amongst the new additions as is remix extraordinaire The Reflex. Continuing its support of emerging talent, Tramlines will now feature a bill of recipients of PRS' Momentum Music Fund including Champion, Mista Silva, Flamingods and Jerry Williams. Remaining one of the best value festival tickets around from £42 (plus booking fee) for a weekend ticket, festival-goers are in for a real treat this year. Since its inception in 2009, Tramlines Festival has carved a name for itself as one of the most genrebusting music festivals around. Previous acts to have graced the Tramlines stages include Public Enemy, Basement Jaxx, The Charlatans, Sister Sledge, The Cribs, Katy B, George Clinton Parliament Funkadelic, alt-J, the xx, Dizzee Rascal, Martha Reeves Roots Manuva, Slaves, Sugarhill Gang, Buzzcocks and The Selecter. As a former winner of Best Metropolitan Festival at the UK Festival Awards and having been shortlisted for an NME Best Small Festival award, Tramlines continues to set itself apart with its inner-city location, cutting-edge music offering and unbeatable ticket price. The 2017 three-day festival has already announced likes of The Libertines, legendary ska band Toots and the Maytals, R&B girl-group All Saints, The Coral, Twin Atlantic, Metronomy, The Pharcyde, We Are Scientists, Loyle Carner, Nadia Rose and many more for its new-look festival site exclusively spanning three outdoor stages. Tramlines is always a highlight in the UK festival calendar and this year is set to be no different.

With a career that has spanned 20 years and eighteen hit singles, Primal Scream will head up Saturday's Main Stage bill. Formed in 1984 and the winners of the first ever Mercury Music Prize for 1991’s ‘Screamadelica’, Primal Scream have influenced a generation of fans and set the tone for a musical style that would define the following decade and pave the way for bands like The Stone Roses and The Happy Mondays. Meanwhile, grime legend and Mercury nominee Kano will head up Friday's bill at the newly revamped Devonshire Green stage. Kano's most recent album 'Made InThe Manor' earned widespread critical acclaim for its intimate portrayal of inner-city England today. Tramlines is thrilled to welcome The Big Moon to the festival bill. Hot off of the heels of their debut album ‘Love In The 4th Dimension’ produced by Catherine Marks (Wolf Alice, Foals), a sell-out show at The Scala and a Hottest Record accolade for ‘Formidable’ from Annie Mac, these gregarious ladies are soaring to great heights. For fans of imaginative remixes, boxfresh sonics and intricate arrangements, new addition The Reflex is not to be missed. The French native breathes new life into soul, pop and disco classics to great effect and boasts a remarkable list of fans that include Nile Rodger, Kid Creole Disclosure and Jazzy Jeff - now that’s impressive. Alongside the big names on its bill, Tramlines has long held a reputation for championing the best emerging talent, and this year is set to be no different. A host of Sheffield and South Yorkshire artists join the bill, with the likes of Liberty Ship, The SSS, Luxury Death, Logs and rapper Matic Mouth all tipped by the Tramlines team as ones to watch. The festival has also teamed up with PRS For Music

to present a bill of some of the recipients of PRS' Momentum Music Fund. The Momentum Music Fund offers grants for artists/bands to break through to the next level of their careers, and supports all areas of becoming an established musician, including recording, touring and marketing. A selection of Momentum-funded artists will appear on a brandnew stage in the Devonshire Green arena. Tramlines Festival Director Sarah Nulty says: “We're delighted to be working alongside PRS for Music at this year's Tramlines. Their support is invaluable to a wide range of emerging musicians, and with the likes of Champion, Mista Silva, Flamingods and Jerry Williams on the PRS stage bill, it's looking set to be a great addition to the festival.” Earlybird tickets and first and second release for Tramlines Festival 2017 sold out in record time. Third release weekend tickets are now on sale for just £42 plus booking fee. Tickets can be purchased from www.tramlines.org.uk For up-to-the-minute information about Tramlines 2017 visit www.tramlines.org.uk or follow Tramlines on Twitter @tramlines

SHEFFIELD THEATRE COMPANY RETURNS TO ‘GOLDEN AGE’ OF MUSICALS Sheffield’s longest running amateur dramatic society, Southey Musical Theatre Company, will be bringing the South Yorkshire am-dram premier of Dirty Rotten Scoundrels to the Montgomery Theatre this May. Inspired by “the golden age of musicals” – Dirty Rotten Scoundrels is a hilarious, all-singing, all-singing tale of deceit, trickery and romance which is full of high-jinx and sophistication, and comes as a South Yorkshire Amateur Dramatic premier, having never previously been attempted in the region. The story of Lawrence Jameson and Freddy Benson, two con-artists who have significantly different approaches but one very similar goal – to con the beautiful yet ditsy rich girl, Christine Colgate. With huge ballads and whole-company numbers; it features unlikely plot twists and big laughs throughout. Directed by Mark Feakins, with musical direction from Matthew Moore and choreography from Mark Harris and Carla Jane Wade - Dirty Rotten Scoundrels features Martin Scattergood as Lawrence, Ben Bason as Freddy and Gina Townend as Christine. Joanne Ringrose and Mark Holmes play supporting lead roles, Murial Eubanks and Andre Thibalt. Director Mark Feakins said: “Dirty Rotten Scoundrels is certainly a challenging piece to achieve; it’s all very glamorous, fabulous and totally hilarious. Comedy is always the hardest thing to do on stage but I’m confident our brilliant cast will bring the house down!” Matthew Moore, musical director for the production said: “I’m absolutely thrilled to be involved in this year’s Southey production; it’s been a great experience to work with the cast and crew for the first time. “Expect some great harmonies with plenty of ridiculous high-notes; and an eclectic mix of musical styles.” Previous productions by the Company include Boogie Nights, The Pyjama Game and Footloose. Dirty Rotten Scoundrels will be playing at the Montgomery Theatre, Sheffield from May 10th to May 13th. Tickets are £15 and are available to purchase by emailing smtctickets@gmail.com or via the Sheffield Theatres website www.sheffieldtheatres.co.uk/whats-on/themontgomery-dirty-rotten-scoundrels.

THUNDER SHEFFIELD CITY HALL Saturday 18th March HAVING SUCCESSFULLY weathered numerous storms it’s more than good to see British icons Thunder still plugging away in 2017. They’ve come a long way since conception, with this tour seeing several ‘Sold Out’ nights. Even though the Sheffield show was billed so, I did notice at least twenty empty seats on my side of the balcony but, that aside, the atmosphere was charged as the band opted for a more contempory intro tape, dispensing with their traditional AC/DC Thunderstruck effort. Opening track No One Gets Out Alive and Enemy Inside, both off their new long-player Rip It Up proved they still can knock out great tunes. And this was nice to see as so many bands put out an album and play very little of it in the live area. Not Thunder, as the crowd showed their love for both old and new as more belters kept coming with Messer’s Bowes, Morley, James, Matthews and Childs played like the true professionals they are. As normal, vocalist Danny Bowes never swore once, something other bands could learn from and the lighting and production hit all the right notes too. It was also nice to see very little gaps between songs. Maybe they’ve read my last review… With the classic Back Street Symphony, Higher Ground and the bass driven In Another Life, again off the new album Thunder lapped up the applause. The title track also went down well as this new studio effort, the band’s eleventh in their 25 plus year career has been well-received. With I love You More Than Rock And Roll closing the night, they soon came back for the encore of Wonder Days and final the footstomping classic, Dirty Love. If you want ‘in your face rock’ then maybe Thunder aren’t for you, but if you like it normalised and tinged with pure quality then Thunder ring all the bells.

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EASTER TRADITIONS FROM AROUND BRITAIN Bottle kicking, Leicestershire. Every Easter for the last 200 years, the villagers of Hallaton and neighbouring Medbourne have squared off across a field for the prize of a barrel (called a “bottle” here) of ale. Each team kicks a bottle towards its village, hoping to cross the far stream before their rivals and win all the booze for themselves. Apparently, while the gouging of eyes is forbidden, practically every other dirty fighting trick is allowed, and broken bones are a regular occurrence. Egg jarping, N. East England. Egg jarping is the art of tapping one hard-boiled egg against another to see which one survives intact. If you think you have what it takes to win, you should head down to the egg jarping world championships in Peterlee, County Durham this Easter Saturday. Egg rolling, Lancashire. Every 1 April, Preston Council holds its annual Easter egg rolling race, where you roll your egg from the top of a local hill to see whose reaches the bottom first. The eggs rarely survive the journey intact, but - you know what they say nothing tastes like victory feels. Maypole festivals, nationwide. Maypole festivals are one of the most obvious artifacts from our pagan heritage. At Easter and midsummer, dancers celebrate spring, new life and the turning of the seasons by wrapping a wreathed pole in long ribbons. Easter parades, nationwide. In the UK, many children build and decorate colourful paper bonnets at school before Easter, then join a local parade through their town or village on Easter Monday to show them off. New clothes at Easter are traditionally considered to be good luck. Morris dancing, nationwide. The Morris Dance is a complex choreography involving white suits, belts and sticks. The tradition has been practiced, mainly across England, since the 15th century

and, like the maypole festival, is meant to celebrate the coming of spring. Jack in the Green, nationwide. The Jack in the Green is a foliage-covered man who leads a troupe of Morris dancers through towns and villages on May day and at Easter. The tradition, which exists across northern Europe in various forms, was considered “bawdy” in Victorian times and died out, but has been revived in many towns in the last 40 years. Pancake races, nationwide. Pancake races, where participants run while flipping cakes, are held in towns across the UK on Shrove Tuesday (Mardi Gras). Apparently the tradition originated when a housewife from Olney in Buckinghamshire was so late for church that she ran up the street while still carrying her frying pan. Orange rolling, Bedfordshire The residents of Dunstable have been rolling oranges down the steep slopes of Pascombe Pit every Good Friday for some years now. Usually the activity is serenaded by a Punch and Judy show, Salvation Army band and a gang of “pelters” who throw fruit at the competitors. Hare Pie Scramble, Leicestershire. Another tradition from the villages of Hallaton and Medbourne that harks back to the Easter gift of hare pie and beer. It begins with the “Warrener” and his hare-topped staff leading a procession of villagers carrying the hare pie and bread through Hallaton. The pie is then blessed at the church and thrown among the crowd, which triggers a mass scramble for bits of pie. Again, injuries are common. Planting Parsley, nationwide.According to ancient tradition, it’s considered good luck for women to plant parsley on Good Friday. The folk belief that parsley travels to hell and back seven times before germinating is said to date back to Roman times. Another tradition claims that a good bed of parsley predicts a family of daughters.

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City Council protects another SHEFFIELD pub Yet another pub in Sheffield has gained community protection, with this latest announcement. The University Arms is the latest of many pubs to be designated an ‘asset of community value’, which helps prevent it from being closed down, sold off or redeveloped. The pub, on Brook Hill, is a real ale pub located at the centre of the University of Sheffield’s campus and is owned and run by the University itself. Sheffield City Council, which approved the application, had previously advised campaigners after their first application had been turned down and said at the time that it would welcome a further application. Councillor Jack Scott, Cabinet Member for Community Services at Sheffield City Council, said: “I’m very pleased to announce that The University Arms has gained this community protection, and when better to do this than during Sheffield Beer Week, which is doing so much to put our city on the map. “Sheffield is a great beer city and events like this highlight how passionate we are about our local pubs and celebrating Sheffield’s beer and real ale community. Visit www.sheffield.gov.uk for more information about gaining asset of community value status for local buildings. Applicants must demonstrate how the buildings contribute to the community’s social wellbeing or social interests.

Celebration event to mark 40 years of World Snooker This year marks the 40th anniversary of snooker’s World Championship first being staged at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield. And to mark that occasion, World Snooker and Sheffield City Council are staging a special celebration event inside the famous Crucible arena on the eve of this year’s tournament, on Friday 14 April. Tickets are now on sale and are expected to sell out rapidly. The show will include live interviews with former champions and current players competing in this year’s tournament, who will be present in the arena. There will also be archive footage of many of the great moments of the past four decades of snooker’s biggest event. Remember Alex Higgins celebrating the title with his baby in arms in 1982? Or Dennis Taylor’s epic black ball final in 1985? Or Ronnie

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CHARITY TEAM HITS THE STREETS TO HIGHLIGHT RACE FOR LIFE IN SHEFFIELD Sheffield shoppers will have the chance to find out about Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life as the charity visits Meadowhall Shopping Centre this Saturday (25 March). A team of volunteers and events managers will be promoting the local Race for Life event in Meadowhall Centre which takes place on Sunday 9th July. They will be encouraging passing mums, daughters, sisters and friends to sign up and help make a real difference in the fight against cancer. The team will also be on hand to answer questions about fundraising and the impressive strides Cancer Research UK scientists are making to treat, diagnose and prevent cancer. Race for Life’s Sheffield event manager Emma Colbourne said: “Life-saving research is being funded right now thanks to the women of Sheffield running, jogging or walking at Race for Life. “Our participants play a crucial role in helping to turn discoveries made in the lab into better treatments for patients in Yorkshire and across the UK. We hope that passing shoppers will be inspired to join the fight and sign up to take part in Race for Life.” Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life, in partnership with Tesco, is an inspiring women-only series of 5k, 10k, Pretty Muddy, Marathon and Hiking events which raises millions of pounds every year to help beat cancer sooner by fund-

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CONTRACTORS WELCOME £18 pppn (room only)

SKEGNESS RICHMOND TEL:07714 154450 HOLIDAY CENTRE Clean 6 Berth, Great Family Site, Free THE OLD MILL Indoor Pool, Club on Site with Nightly near the Train and Bus CARAVAN PARK Entertainment, Stations. Families Only, Small Pets Welcome Self Catering Sleep 2-6

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

SEASONAL £1340 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

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

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

WHITE LODGE GUEST HOUSE SKEGNESS 4 STAR (Visit England)

THE RUSSELL

Tel: 01723 365453

www.russellhotel.net

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

NOW TAKING BOOKINGS FOR 2017

TELEPHONE: 01754 764120 Website: www.white-lodge.co.uk

129, DRUMMOND ROAD, SKEGNESS PE25 3DW

KINGFISHER Guest House

SITE

DIFFERENT RATES APPLY DEPENDING ON MONTH CALL FOR DETAILS OF SPECIAL OFFERS!

TEL: 07944 534034 OR 0115 9289977

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

TEL: 07719 600516

INGOLDMELLS

EARLY BOOKER SPECIALS

FROM £20

GROUND FLOOR ROOM £45 TELEPHONE 01754 481034 MOB: 07751 729789

Brackenhurst Guest House

brackenhurst-guesthouse-skegness.yolasite.com

The Palm Court

South Parade, Skegness PE25 3HP

www.palmcourtskegness.co.uk

SKEGNESS

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

£30 deposit per week £180 to £370pw inclusive

SPRING BREAKS

Near Fantasy Island and Butlins 6 Berth Caravans to let, full equipped with toilet, shower, microwave, hot and cold water, tv with Freeview, free Gas & Electric and pet Friendly

07900 083 558 - 07774 586493 NO TEXTs 0121 308 3879

INGOLDMELLS

3 NIGHTS FROM £104

including Full English Breakfast & Evening Meal

Book Early to Avoid Disappointment 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

CALL NOW FOR DETAILS OR TO REQUEST A BROCHURE

01754 767711 BLACKPOOL

GREAT YARMOUTH

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

SMOKING/ NON SMOKING ROOMS AVAILABLE

EASTER SPECIAL FRIDAY 14TH APRIL TO MONDAY 17TH APRIL

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

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

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

SEADELL CHALET PARK HEMSBY, GREAT YARMOUTH

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

£150 p/w off season

CARAVANS ON THE GRANGE & KINGFISHER SITES

Pets welcome

MELROSE HOTEL

For free colour brochure

Call Duncan 01493730238 www.duncanfoleyholidays.com

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 Sorry No Pets

Please Call 01623 812806 or 07974 531256 WHITBY

INGOLDMELLS

6 & 8 Berth Caravans at Kingfisher Fantasy Island to let, both with decking and Mod Cons. Shops & Children’s park on-site, close to amusements and Ingoldmells Market.

Close to Fantasy Island, Arcades, Pubs & Beach

INGOLDMELLS

IN SCARBOROUGH

Guest Accommodation overlooking the Glen of Peasholm Park Minutes from the Seafront, Beach & North Bay Attractions

INGOLDMELLS 6 Berth 2 Bedroom Caravan

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

FULLY LICENSED BAR • ALL ROOMS EN-SUITE

CENTRALLY LOCATED

WITHERNSEA

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

Rose & Terry Welcome you to

The Marnoch Hotel

MABLETHORPE

All Rooms En-Suite Free Car Parking Available Other Offers Available

Dates available from April

BEAUTIFULLY REFURBISHED 2 BEDROOM CHALET FOR BB & HOME COOKED EVE MEAL HOLIDAY LETS April, May, June - Mon to Fri in Mablethorpe Chalet Park Call for Prices! 6 Yate Street - Blackpool

Tel: 01253 624606

Please call Mandy on 07852 404450 for details

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EAST COAST

MABLETHORPE

MABLETHORPE 4-6 berth chalet, 2 bedroom, fully equipped,

OWN YOUR OWN CARAVAN at Sand le Mere Holiday Village Tunstall from £12,995

nice site, fish and chip shop, shops, club, arcade, cafe, etc. 250 yds from Beach GOOD RATES - RING FOR DETAILS

• Beach Access • Choice of Pitches • • Fantastic Facilities • • 11 & 12 Month Season •

TEL: 07564 965688

CHAPEL ST LEONARDS

CHAPEL ST. LEONARDS Golden Palm Site

8 Berth Caravan (1 of 7 on Golden Palm Site), 2009, club, swimming pool on site, strictly no pets

CARAVANS FOR SALE

• 5 Star Park • • Site fees for 2017 Included • • Finance Available • • Your own garden plot • • Bar & Restaurant • • Swimming pool plus gym •

HUGE STOCK CLEARANCE SALE including 2017 Site Fees

Contact Ricky Kemp 07727 047269 • 01964 676313 ricky.kemp@sand-le-mere.co.uk

BREAKS FROM £110 (Min 2 Nights) UP TO £470 Per Week Peak Season

AT THE AWARD WINNING THORPE PARK IN CLEETHORPES SITE FEES AND CONNECTIONS EXCLUDED

ONLY

£6000

HOLIDAY PARK

CORNWALL

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

Call Martin 07540533851 Patrington • Hull • East Yorkshire • HU12 0PT

WWW.PATRINGTON-HAVEN.CO.UK

AIRPORT PARKING

TEL 01745 874606

1 WEEK £35 2 WEEKS £57

PLEASE CALL 07598 969257

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Please call Kurt for more info

07929 842164

STATIC CARAVAN FOR SALE

www.yorkshirecoaststonecottage.co.uk

Meadow Holidays

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

Cottages/Apartments

Weeks from £200 per couple Weekends from £97 per couple Breaks/Split Week Available Families Welcome

01969 624145

or Email rita@meadowholidays.com www.meadowholidays.com

07753 184871

NEW TIMBER LODGE DEVELOPMENT NOW OPEN

TIMBER LODGES

FOR SALE

Kernow agas dynargh! - Cornwall Welcomes You!

PRIVATE HIRE

RIVELIN TRAVEL

www.rivelintravel.co.uk

TEL: 233 1000 Text: 07947 610 722

Email:babsrivelin@blueyonder.co.uk

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

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

VERY REASONABLE PRICES!

TEL: 0114 3484739 MOB: 07773 384542

10 MILES UP THE RIVER BOSTON EXCELLENT FISHING

Beatson’s

CALL ALAN ON 01526 342750 07885 957734

www.lodgeslincolnshire.co.uk

Travel

Deluxe Mini Bus

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

INSURANCE

CALL US ON (0114) 265 3858

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CALL 0151 334 2600 QUOTING ‘THE MERCURY’ UK, EUROPE OR WORLDWIDE

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TEL: 01209 860410

LINCOLNSHIRE

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

Telephone 01642 613888

Yorkshire Dales

Chapel St. Leonards

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

North Yorkshire Moors & Coast Port Mulgrave 8 miles from Whitby

GOLDEN PALM RESORT 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)

NORTH YORKSHIRE

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

CHAPEL ST. LEONARDS

MOST DATES AVAILABLE

CORNWALL & DEVON

Fisherman’s Cottages

swiftcaravans@gmail.com

NEW TREND

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

PORTHLEVEN

Tel 0115 9133974 / 07973784396

www.swiftcaravanbreaks.com

YORKSHIRE DALES

CARAVAN FOR SALE

£50 DEPOSIT SECURES - NOW BOOKING ALL 2017

MORE DETAILS CAN BE FOUND AT

• • • • •

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07747 787551 (Anytime)

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IN BIRLEY (S20) ONLY £250 PER YEAR 24 HR CCTV ON SITE

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BOURNEMOUTH

7th - 12th May • 6 Days

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

£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

MALVERN FLOWER SHOW 12th - 14th May • 3 Days

£219

• Charlecote Pheasant Hotel • 2 Nights Half Board Accommodation per person • All Rooms En-Suite • Lift to All Floors • Entrance to Malvern Flower Show • Excursions to Stratford-upon-Avon & Trentham Gardens

London Theatre Break (inc 2 Shows)

2 Days

19th - 20th April

£179.00

Eastbourne

5 Days

24th - 28th April

£294.00

Mill Rythe Holiday Village

5 Days

24th - 28th April

£199.00

Weston-Super-Mare

5 Days

1st - 5th May

£298.00

Spain (Cantabria)

8 Days

2nd - 9th May from

£565.00

London Weekend

2 Days

6th - 7th May

£121.00

Jersey by Air

8 Days

6th - 13th May

£569.00

Liverpool (Beatles Theme Break)

3 Days

7th - 9th May

£229.00

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

Mystery Weekend

3 Days

2nd - 4th June

£180.00

Historic Kent

5 Days

2nd - 6th June

£369.00

Ireland (Bantry)

7 Days

4th - 10th June

£529.00

Blackpool Weekend

5 Days

9th - 11th June

£105.00

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EAST COAST

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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7 DAY SOAPWATCH Coronation Street Mon: Daniel is devastated by Sinead’s news. Are Amy’s nerves just performance anxiety? Will Ken push Peter off the wagon? Wed: Rosie is torn over a job offer. Brian goes behind Cathy’s back. Johnny’s suggestion stuns Jenny. Fri: A flustered Brian struggles to stay on top of his lies. Alya praises Fiz’s magic fingers. Sally’s troll oversteps the mark. Brian and Cathy collide. Will Toyah believe Peter’s plea? Emmerdale Mon: Bob receives devastating news. Laurel struggles to forgive. Harriet is conflicted. Tues: Arthur is poorly. Harriet gets an unexpected offer. Debbie is keen to help. Wed: Chas confronts Faith. Arthur fibs. Jai gets angry. Thurs: Ashley joins in the merriment. Chas misunderstands. Jai seeks help. Laurel is feeling determined. David is fuming. Fri: Liv gets bad news. Arthur worries. Tracy suffers a setback. Eastenders Mon: Michelle reaches breaking point. Whitney goes all out to support Tina. Tues: Michelle’s world comes crashing down. Denise has a proposition for Kush. Thurs: The aftermath of earlier events sends shockwaves across the square. Fri: With residents still reeling from recent events, it is a time for family and friends to pull together. Home & Away Mon: Justin plans a romantic dinner for himself and Phoebe. Mason realises that he cannot allow Olivia to distract him from his studies. Tues: Justin is diagnosed with a post-operative infection. Tori gets a second chance with Nate. Wed: Leah tries to deal with her disappointment. Kat thinks that Alf is acting evasively. Thurs: Leah finally snaps. Zac is thrown. Fri: Hunter is devastated to see the growing bond between Mason and Olivia. Billie collapses at Luc’s baby blessing. Neighbours Mon: Paige decides to leave Erinsborough. Mark seems in danger of spiralling out of control. Tues: Time is running out as Toadie rushes to be with Sonya. Jack demonstrates how much the Erinsborough community means to him. Wed: Sonya and Toadie finally meet. Sheila feels threatened by Terese. Thurs: Leo and David learn that their mother is coming to Erinsborough. Sheila belatedly realises that she has made a terrible mistake. Fri: David digs into his family’s past. Leo and Amy struggle to hide their feelings for each other.

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

YARD CLEARANCE Due to new planning laws introduced, we have hundreds of metres of Block paving, Natural Indian Stone paving and Cobbles, & also resin bounded Chippings to be cleared. AT LESS THAN HALF PRICE. (eg we will dig up your existing drive etc, lay a new foundation and block pave the area at the unbeatable price of.. £35.00 + VAT PER SQUARE METRE

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I’ve got some mojo back this week. I’ve been struggling a bit recently, losing some motivation, bored with fishing waters that I know well, so I’ve been looking for something a little more challenging; I think I’ve found it at last! The pool in question is over nine hundred yards long, and in places, a couple of hundred yards wide, and only around one-third of it is fishable due to restricted access and estate rules. It’s a shallow, silty lake, sited in the grounds of an imposing home, surrounded by established woodland, and teeming with wildlife. In the waters, carp grow to around 30lb, bream to double figures, and tench are once more becoming prevalent, with 5-6lb fish expected. It’s packed with natural foods; daphnia, huge banks of bloodworm, water snail, and swan mussel abound, so the challenge is to get the fish to feed on something else! It’s not ‘fish soup’ either with some anglers reporting only a few carp each season, and a single bite all day, or blank, as not unusual…bring it on. I’ve fished it on and off for pike previously, taking fish to double figures, but in the depths of winter, and it looks very different to the paradise it becomes in summer. Beech, willow, and oak trees provide a canopy for anglers and wildlife alike, and, if quiet, you can expect to see the woodland inhabitants, but often closer than ever before! I love it already! I’ve been twice recently; on the first, I pitched up next to a gentleman named Ian, who provided much in the way of insight, and shared images of past captures, but despite me losing a carp late in the day, neither I, nor Ian caught. It’s not all bad news though, as a run resulting in a carp lost is better than nothing at all, especially on the first ‘proper’ visit! During the day, another Ian also shared much in the way of information, and even told me the spots he been piling bait into (not that I would fish them) but it just showed how much the regulars are keen to welcome and share with others… if only all waters offered that hospitality? The head bailiff, John, attends almost every day, and he too shared a wealth of information about underwater features, hotspots, tactics and more, including baiting strategies and how to fish throughout the changing seasons. It was a very refreshing welcome to the venue, and now, I’m keen to find out more.So, to the second session. I chose a peg much further down the lake, hemmed in by fallen trees, rhododendrons, and more, but offering the margins of an island as a target, and a large sand bar running across my front. I set up. A ‘sleeper’ rod, my Sonik SK3, was rigged with a small ‘Classic Corn’ pop up, a tiny bag of Spotted Fin Catalyst boilies added, and it was lobbed out onto the slope of the sand bar. My second rod, the main line of attack, was my S4 feeder rod, with a small groundbait feeder, and gentile hook bait. I mixed a fairly dry composition of Spotted Fin GO2 Super Sweet Blend, a few 6mm Catalyst pellets, and a handful of dead maggots; the water was shallow, so I didn’t need a heavy, sticky mix, as I hoped to intercept a few fish which may have been snuffling along the channel. I sat back to listen to the chatter in the trees above,

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IT WAS PRETTY BRUTAL - WARNE LOCAL FOOTBALL with Michael Clarke

Rotherham United interim manager Paul Warne couldn’t hide his disappointment as the Millers fell to a 5-1 defeat against Queens Park Rangers at Loftus Road. The Millers went behind to a Matt Smith strike after ﬁve minutes, but levelled when Joe Newell crashed in a spectacular equaliser from 25 yards. QPR restored their lead through Luke Freeman, before a Yeni Ngbakoto penalty just after the break gave the hosts daylight. Further strikes from Massimo Luongo and Nedum Onouha rounded off a tough afternoon for Warne’s side, leaving the interim boss frustrated that his troops couldn’t maintain their ﬁrst-half display. “It was pretty brutal,” said Warne. “That and Cardiff were probably the worst two away performances. I thought that we set up well, and we started the game well but they scored through a defensive error. “We gave them two goals out of nothing. Joe Newell

scored a good goal, and I honestly thought we were the better team. I thought we had most of the possession and more of the set pieces - we looked a threat. “But unfortunately if you defend like that in the Championship, every mistake is punished. I told a few home truths at half-time hoping that would get a reaction, but the same individuals had another poor performance in the second half. “There are only so many times that you can encourage people. I went good cop, and bad cop. I told them the truth and that they are better players than that, but they need to show me. “I thought that we had a good week on the training ground, we watched no end of QPR. We do a lot of work on the game, so to see it undone with one long ball in the ﬁrst-half, and their ﬁrst shot is disappointing. If I had hair I’d pull it out.” Newell’s strike, a goal of the season contender, had raised hopes for the Millers who matched their

opponents for large spells of the ﬁrst-half. Two goals conceded just after the break ended Rotherham hopes, despite Warne introducing new signing Carlton Morris in the second half who came off the bench to make his debut. “Joe Newell has probably scored the goal of the day in any league I would have thought,” Warne added. “The ﬁrst-half performance was good but that it makes the second half harder to take. “Danny Ward had taken a couple of hits. He hurt his glut and had a twingy calf, he gave me everything so it wasn’t worth the physical risk so I took him off at the end. “You can see his (Carlton Morris) physicality and you can see he has an eye for goal. I thought he could have scored to be honest when we had that move when Wardy pulled it back to him. That would have been something to take. He will play a part now through to the end of the season.”

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many tales from his illustrious playing career both on and off the pitch, and will now be supported by comedian John Lory. John’s huge talent as a funny man has taken him on engagements all over the world, whilst writing with and working alongside some of the biggest names in the industry. With tailor-made material delivered in his own imitable style, has become one of the most sought after comedians on the sporting dinner circuit today. Simply put, John is a very funny man, and anyone who has seen him will agree that it is his sheer force of personality and audience contact that makes him

quite literally, ‘the face of comedy today’. Dinner is served at 7:30pm on the night and consists of a three course meal . The uptake amongst supporters has been good since the event was initially advertised but it’s not too late to book your place in the lounge for what promises to be an entertaining and interesting evening. To book a table and secure your place, call the commercial team on 01709 827760 or email commercial@rotherhamunited.net

The upcoming Sporting Dinner with Paul Merson at AESSEAL New York Stadium has been moved to Thursday 30th March. The former Arsenal star and England international will join us in Rotherham to recount some of the

STILL TIME TO BOOK ON END OF SEASON AWARDS NIGHT Places remain at Rotherham United’s 2016/17 Season Dinner which is set to take place in the lounge at AESSEAL New York Stadium on Saturday 22nd April. The Millers will host their annual awards night following the Sky Bet Championship clash with Ipswich Town where the staff and players will join with supporters and sponsors at the club’s ﬁrst team stadium for a three course meal. On the agenda for the evening will be speeches

from Rotherham United Chairman Tony Stewart and interim manager Paul Warne, whilst the end of season awards including Player of the Year and Goal of the Season will be handed out, with the latter decided by an interactive vote on the night. Further entertainment will be provided by a magician, who will go from table-to-table with a plethora of tricks, and live music will also be played before guests take to the ﬂoor for the disco later in the evening. There will also be an auction and a rafﬂe which will include a number of items of Millers’ merchandise. To book email commercial@rotherhamunited.net or call us on 01709 827771.

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MARQUIS HAUNTS FORMER CLUB Striker John Marquis felt that Leyton Orient’s equaliser just before half time was the motivation Rovers needed to go on and win the game. Marquis, who spent three months on loan at Orient last season knew it would be a difﬁcult game against Daniel Webb’s young side, but he was impressed with the way his side carried out their duties. He said: “We knew it was not going to be an easy game coming here, their manager has a group of young players who he knows is going to give 100% for him. “They got a goal just before half time and the manager said to us that when a team get back in the

game and they think they have a chance, it hurts more when you then take that chance back away from them. “I think the fact that they got a goal just before the break lifted us on, we knew we had 45 minutes to go on and win the game and we did, we scored some good goals and we could have probably scored a few more but we were professional and got the job done.” The forward scored his 22nd and 23rd league goals of the season in a second half that Rovers dominated from start to ﬁnish, but Marquis wants to secure promotion before acknowledging any personal achievements.

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They will visit West Road Primary School in Thorne to join pupils in lessons, listening to stories from children and taking part in PE lessons or question and answer sessions. This will be followed by a visit to Intake Community Library and PFG Centre, taking part in arts and crafts with the group members as well as hosting a special Club Doncaster bingo session for regulars. Young football and rugby league players will beneﬁt from coaching sessions with the Rovers and Dons players at AFC Bentley, before heading down to Retford for a fun match which promises plenty of entertainment. The squad will travel between venues on a Club Doncaster branded First Bus, which will continue to travel the length and breadth of Doncaster for the next 12 months, so keep your eye out for us on the day. Please join us at Retford United, and follow our progress throughout the day on our social media channels.

Matty Blair and Andy Butler will coach two sides as Rovers’ youth team take on an invited side made up of Retford United’s various age groups and Rovers supporters on Tuesday March 21. The match, which kicks-off at 7.30pm, concludes a day of community visits from Rovers which are being used to unveil details of the 2017/18 season ticket prices - which have been designed to ﬁrmly position the club in the centre of the local community. Entrance is free and fans are welcome to join us from 7pm at Cannon Park this Tuesday. Rovers’ entire ﬁrst-team squad will be joined by chief executive Gavin Baldwin and other members of senior management, along with players from Doncaster Rugby League, throughout the day.

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“If I can score goals that help Doncaster for the next eight games, as long as we get promoted and possibly win this league and anything that comes after that is an added bonus for me,” said Marquis. “I’m playing in a team that creates a lot of opportunities for me, I work hard in training on my ﬁnishing and that is something before this season I was not renowned for but this season I’m scoring a lot more. “I’m very much a team player, I will always put the team ﬁrst over any personal performances and accolades, but if I can get the golden boot at the end of the season then that would be fantastic.”

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The middle of March every year signals the start of the business end of the season. This week we had the ﬁrst League Cup Semi-Final midweek and then 18 league games take place on the weekend.

Premier Division It has been a huge week for Swallownest FC. The Premier Division leaders booked their place in the League Cup Final on Thursday night, with a hard-fought 1-0 win over Division Two South side Sheffield Medics at Sheerien Park. They then took a huge step towards the Premier Division title on Saturday, as they beat AFC Penistone Church 2-0 at home. Swallownest may have a 10 point lead over second Frecheville, but they can still be caught by third placed Swinton Athletic, who are 14 points behind them but with five games to play. Swinton won 2-1 at home against North Gawber Colliery on Saturday, with goals from Jake Ford and Justin Greenwood. Frecheville also won, beating Handsworth Parramore Reserves 2-0. A Craig Senior hat-trick gave Jubilee Sports a 3-1 win over Denaby Main at Tickhill Square. Denaby remain bottom, whilst Jubilee remain in fourth place. Fifth placed Stocksbridge Park Steels Reserves bounced back from consecutive defeats, as they beat MIllmoor Juniors 6-0 at the Look Local Stadium. Second bottom Denaby United collected a previous point, as they held Houghton Main to a 3-3 draw at Middlecliffe Lane. Division One South Kirkby Colliery stretched their lead at the top of the First Division to four points, with a 3-2 win over Sheffield Bankers at the Hillsborough Park Arena. Second placed Wickersley fell to a 3-2 defeat to Brinsworth Whitehill at Phoenix Sports Club. Matt Moore and Michael Cuckson (2) were both on the score-sheet for mid-table Brinsworth. Third placed Ecclesfield Red Rose 1915 scored twice for the four consecutive game, but it was not enough for the three points, as they were held 2-2 by High Green Villa at the THorncliffe FA Hub. Grimethorpe Spots lived up to their reputation as the highest scorers in Division One, beating Silkstone United 9-1. Connor Cocks starred for Grimethorpe, scoring three times. Division Two North With league leaders Stocksbridge Park Steels Development not in action, Dodworth MWFC had the chance to go within a point of the lead. They took that opportunity with both hands, as goals from Ryan Barlow (5), Aaron Brotherton (2), Craig Allen, Reece Hallshaw and Tom Batty gave them a 10-0 away win against Worsbrough Bridge Athletic Development. Hepworth United registered a 2-0 away win over FC Gracehome at Yorkshire Main Miners Welfare. Hepworth are up fourth, nine points off the lead, but with three games spare. Goals from Kyle Snowden, Leigh Copping, Damien Sims and Liam Holland gave Euroglaze FC a entertaining 4-3 away win against South Kirkby Colliery Reserves. Houghton Main Reserves made it back-to-back wins for the first time since October, with a 3-0 win against Working Wonders at Middlecliffe Lane. Division Two South Sheffield Medics spent no time feeling sorry for themselves after their League Cup Semi-Final defeat midweek, as they brushed aside Sheffield Bankers Reserves 9-1 at Hillsborough College. The win is enough to take the Medics to the summit of the Division Two South. Fifth placed Davy FC Reserves were comfortable 4-1 winners at home against Millmoor Juniors Development. Davy may be in fifth, but just two points separate the top five position in the standings. Next Fixtures Thursday 23rd March League Cup Semi-Final Athersley Recreation Reserves v Brinsworth Whitehill (@ Swallownest Miners Welfare, KO 7:30pm)

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WILDER’S CHARLTON REACTION

Chris Wilder once again heaped praise on his players following Saturday’s home victory over Charlton Athletic. Goals from Jack O’Connell and Daniel Lafferty saw the Blades secure a 13th win at Bramall Lane this term, despite Ricky Holmes putting the Addicks in front inside three minutes. Wilder admitted his side started slowly but felt they grew into the game and demonstrated the mental resolve to turn things round. The manager

commented: “We didn’t have a great start, but the players didn’t panic from giving Charlton a head start and they once again showed their desire and determination to get a result. “We started poorly, took risks and got punished. We were a bit off it early on, but gradually clawed our way into the game and we didn’t want half-time to come. “In second-half, we played some really nice football and ideally we would have got that third to make

the game safe, but we made sure we didn’t give away what we’d had to work hard to get and we deserved the three points. “These players are proper players, players with the right attitude and the Shefﬁeld United mentality. When the tough times come then stand together as a group and come out the other side.” Wilder added: “We are 31 points ahead of Charlton in the table which is ridiculous really because they have some very talented players in

every position, but we’re so much better off than them because we have players who consistently turn up and perform to

their best. “And if we don’t play to our best we scrap and ﬁght to make sure we don’t lose games

of football. This one is a big result for us against such a good side and we’re delighted.”

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United remain top of EFL League One following another home victory on Saturday. Despite conceding early to a Ricky Holmes free-kick, goals from Jack O’Connell and Daniel Lafferty were enough to see off Karl Robinson’s side and make it nine games unbeaten for Chris Wilder’s leaders. For the ﬁxture against the Addicks, boss Wilder made two changes from the starting XI at Swindon, with Duffy and Hanson return in place of O’Shea and Lavery, who are named amongst the substitutes. Charlton were quickly out of the blocks and took the lead in the

third minute. United failed to clear the ball on two or three occasions, before Coutts fouled ForsterCaskey and from the resulting free-kick, HOLMES dinked an effort over the wall and into the corner of the net, beating the dive of Moore. The visitors continued to force the issue and after Bauer had nodded down a leftwing corner from Holmes, the crossbar saved the Blades following Watt’s acrobatic effort. Moore the saved comfortably from Konsa. But with the ﬁrst attack of note, the Blades restored parity in the 14th minute. The visitors failed to clear their lines

from a free-kick and in the second phase, Duffy sent in a pinpoint cross that was glanced home by O’CONNELL. In response to conceding, Charlton got back on the front with Holmes ﬁring over from a promising position, after Lafferty had done the same for United. Just before the half hour, referee Duncan was unpopular amongst the home faithful as he waved away appeals for a penalty, after Fleck was grounded looking to get on the end of a Hanson knockdown. At the other end, Moore was alert to divert a Watt round the post at the expense of a corner. With half-time

approaching, the Blades came so close to taking the lead. Some neat build-up play saw Lafferty thread the ball through to Sharp and having beaten the offside trap the skipper’s ball across the face of goal agonisingly missed the outstretched boots of both Fleck and Hanson at the back post. Then, from another Sharp cross Bauer almost miscued the ball into his own net. The chances continued to come, this time EbanksLandell heading over from Coutts’s deep corner. Within two minutes of the restart, the Blades had a sight of goal, but Sharp header wide from Fleck’s corner.

U23 LOSE OUT ON COAST United’s U23s exited the Premier League Cup at the last 16 stage, following a narrow defeat to Portsmouth on Monday evening. Pompey’s Nicke Kabamba scored the only goal of the game with ten minutes remaining at West Leigh Park, home of Havant & Waterlooville, despite a spirited performance from a youthful Blades side against experienced opposition. The home side started brightly and forced a couple of early corners, but United defended well. The ﬁrst scare of note came when Kelly deﬂected a Davies

cross over the bar. Portsmouth enjoyed more possession in the opening 45 minutes, without ever seriously looking like breaching the Blades defence. In response, Hirst ﬁred over O’Brien’s goal from distance. Before the break, Perryman was called into action twice in quick succession, producing good saves to deny Kabamba and then Chaplin. The Blades were out of the blocks quickly in the second period and O’Brien was at his best to deny Gilmour after good work by Wright. At the other end, Perryman was out smartly to dive at the

feet of Kabamba. The tie had become an open affair and it was the hosts who secured a quarterﬁnal spot with a goal in the 80th minute. Perryman couldn’t gather Lowe’s shot and KABAMBA reacted quickest to convert the rebound to

send Pompey into the last-eight.

Blades: Perryman, Bennett, Kelly, Cantrill, Charlesworth, Harrington, Slater, T. Smith, Gilmour, Hirst (K. Smith 76), Wright Unused: Warhurst, Ford, Ferguson,

But 60 seconds later, United hit the front. Coutts and Freeman combined on the right and the latter picked out LAFFERTY at the back post, his header was saved by Rudd, but the Northern Irishman reacted first to tap home in front of the Kop. The visitors could have equalised soon after, but Holmes fired almost into the top tier of the Bramall Lane end, after Forster-Caskey and Watt had crafted an opening. Minutes later, Konsa missed an even better chance from close range from Forster-Caskey’s right-wing cross. Shortly after the hour, Duffy received warm applause as he was replaced by Carruthers. United continued to be positive and after Holmes had fired over again at one end, Basham headed just off target from Fleck’s free-kick, before Carruthers hit

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WE WILL COME BACK STRONGER Carlos Carvalhal says there is plenty left in the Hillsborough tank following the setback against Reading on Friday night. The Owls went down 2-0 to the Royals, with an

outstanding performance from goalkeeper Ali Al Habsi ensuring the points went the way of the visitors. But Carvalhal insists his side will return from the international break

stronger and remains hopeful that the injury bay will clear for the home straight. He said: “This has been one of the hardest weeks of my career. We have already lost key players

and this week we lose another one with Ross Wallace. “But still the players did fantastic tonight and I am proud of them, proud of the club and proud of the fans, who were

A LOT OF FOOTBALL TO BE PLAYED Striker Jordan Rhodes says all is still to play for with eight huge games remaining in the season. Wednesday were left frustrated on Friday evening at Hillsborough as Reading emerged victorious but Rhodes is keen to look to the future. That future includes eight crucial Championship games, starting with a South Yorkshire derby against Barnsley in two weeks’ time. “Friday was just one of those frustrating nights,” Rhodes said. “I thought we actually played well but we go again. “We can take a lot of positives, keep our

heads up and we still have eight big games to play before the end of the season. “There is a lot of football to be played and we have got to keep going and see where it takes us.” Rhodes will now join up with the Scotland squad, along with Wednesday teammates Barry Bannan and Steven Fletcher, for the games v Canada (22 March) and Slovenia (26 March). The Owls will then resume their Championship campaign on Saturday 1 April against the Reds at Oakwell and Rhodes added: “We have got to keep going, we don’t feel sorry for

ourselves, I thought we were unlucky against Reading and hopefully over the next eight games, the luck will go in our favour. “I enjoy club football, the training, the games but we have a two-week break now. It will give us a chance to dust

ourselves down and get rid of some of the bumps and bruises that we have. “We’ll regroup, we want to come out of the blocks fast against Barnsley, a tough team, a local derby of which I’m sure it will be good to play in.”

amazing from the ﬁrst whistle to the last. “Everyone who sees that game can see that we should have won comfortably but somehow we lose 2-0. It is unbelievable. He added: “But this can happen in football. The goalkeeper was fantastic on the night, we had seven or eight chances

but could not put the ball in the net. “This was the difference tonight and what we spoke about in the dressing room was coming back stronger. “We have the belief and during this break I am hopeful some players will recover and be ready for our last eight games, which will be ﬁnals.”

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