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the number of calls where the chief complaint was assault or unconscious/ passing out – 4,405 calls compared to 3,810 calls in November 2017, although these were not all necessarily alcoholrelated. The news comes as ambulance bosses issue an appeal to revellers to think about the impact of alcohol-related calls on other ill and injured patients

across the county. Stephen Segasby, Deputy Director of Operations at YAS, said: “While our ambulance crews are responding to patients who have simply had too much to drink or have sustained alcohol-related injuries which could have been avoided, they are not available to respond to life-threatening emergencies. “We are not saying people shouldn’t

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enjoy a few alcoholic drinks while celebrating, but we would ask that they do it sensibly to ensure our ambulance crews are free to help someone who genuinely needs us.” Traditionally, YAS sees a signiﬁcant increase in the number of 999 calls on the last Friday before Christmas, which has become known as ‘Mad Friday’. But with Christmas

Day falling on a Monday this year there is the added potential for two Fridays (15th and 22nd) to become ‘Mad Friday’. By drinking responsibly, and looking after yourself and others, you can avoid putting unnecessary pressure on the ambulance service at its busiest time of the year: - Make sure you know how you are getting home at the end of the night;

book a taxi or check the time of the last bus or train. - Eat before you go out.

- Stick to safer drinking levels; consider lower strength drinks and stick to singles

rather than doubles. - Alternate alcoholic drinks with soft drinks or water.

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APPEAL TO STAY SAFE OVER CHRISTMAS AS AMBULANCE SERVICE PREDICTS SURGE IN ALCOHOL-RELATED CALLS Around 2,800 of the 999 calls received by Yorkshire Ambulance Service NHS Trust (YAS) last December were alcohol-related, according to ﬁgures just released. The highest number of calls believed to involve alcohol during that month were received on Christmas Eve (155). December 2016 also saw a 16% increase in the number of calls where the chief complaint was assault or unconscious/ passing out – 4,405 calls compared to 3,810 calls in November 2017, although these were not all necessarily alcoholrelated.

The news comes as ambulance bosses issue an appeal to revellers to think about the impact of alcohol-related calls on other ill and injured patients across the county. Stephen Segasby, Deputy Director of Operations at YAS, said: “While our ambulance crews are responding to patients who have simply had too much to drink or have sustained alcohol-related injuries which could have been avoided, they are not available to respond to life-threatening emergencies. “We are not saying people shouldn’t enjoy

a few alcoholic drinks while celebrating, but we would ask that they do it sensibly to ensure our ambulance crews are free to help someone who genuinely needs us.” Traditionally, YAS sees a signiﬁcant increase in the number of 999 calls on the last Friday before Christmas, which has become known as ‘Mad Friday’. But with Christmas Day falling on a Monday this year there is the added potential for two Fridays (15th and 22nd) to become ‘Mad Friday’. By drinking responsibly, and looking after yourself and others,

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THE BABY JESUS FINDS ROOM AT THE… MOOR MARKET This year a historic city centre church will be hosting a carol service in the Moor Market. Father Grant Naylor, of St Matthew’s Church on Carver Street, is holding a mini carol services on Saturday 23 December, at 12noon and everyone is welcome. Father Naylor and his congregation have built up close links with the Market and this year they have set up a Christmas chapel with a nativity scene and a space for prayers. Father Naylor, said: ”The Moor Market is a really amazing place with fantastic people. At Christmas Christians believe that God came among us and shared in our life. “As a parish church we want to share in the life of all our parishioners including the market stall holder and customers. It is a joy to be involved in the life of this great city institution.” With Christmas around the corner the Moor Market is also counting down with festive workshops for children and a large Advent Calendar that gives people a chance to win a prize from the market. Prizes still left include

sausages, pet treats, chocolates and a blow dry or hairdo. For anyone who is already dreading what do with turkey leftovers, a cookery demonstration by Moor Market nutritionist Hannah Bailey, next Saturday 23 December, will teach people how to make a turkey and sausage pasta. Councillor Mary Lea, Cabinet Member for Culture, Parks and Leisure, said: “We are really grateful to Father Naylor for choosing to bring his services to the Market. I hope anyone who hears of it will come and join in. “These activities round off what has been a brilliant year for the Market. “The number of people coming to the markets has remained positive and the number of stalls opening in the market has reached its highest since it moved to the Moor and occupancy currently stands at 91 per cent. “Joining the market community is a new Thai café, a crepe stall and a Macmillan drop in centre. “We would like to extend our thanks and a Happy Christmas and New Year to the traders and customers, without whom we would not achieved this success.” Moor Market will be open until Christmas Eve, and reopen on 27 December. Details about the activities can be found on their Facebook page, facebook.com/MoorMarket

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The last year has probably seen you make quite a lot of sacriﬁces for the good of others, and this may have been a tough road to travel at times. Ironically, it’s probably the area that you can continue to thrive in, but you only have a ﬁnite amount of energy and time. Call for more…

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The incredible story of a Sheffield woman teaching others to knit despite Sheffield residents are being asked to give their views on council services and being diagnosed with dementia has highlighted the hope offered by the where money should be allocated as part of Sheffield City Council’s budget city’s leading older persons charity. Betty Hudson, aged 85, from Jordanthorpe conversation. is donating nearly 200 woollen scarves to The council faces increasing demand for homeless people after rediscovering her services, including adults’ and children’s hobby by sharing her skills with staff at social care. Its plans include adding Age UK Sheffield’s Wellbeing Centre. a three per cent social care precept to More than 550 feet of Betty’s beautiful next year’s council tax bills, as 95 per stitching have filled two large sacks cent of councils did this year. This will at the facility, despite an Alzheimers equate to an extra 52p per week for most diagnosis and hospital stay two years ago households – however, even with this threatening to put her much loved pastime additional funding, this will not cover all on hold. Natalie Wilson, wellbeing of the extra demand for social care. assistant coordinator at Age UK Sheffield, From 11th December, people are said: “Betty has been coming to The asked to complete a survey online. A Wellbeing Centre for two years now, twice printed version of the budget survey is a week. It cropped up in conversation also available on request by emailing one day that she used to knit scarves Budget2018-19@sheffield.gov.uk or completing a survey at www.sheffield.gov. to send abroad, but her passion and for talent for knitting had been lost after her uk/budget or phoning 0114 293 0239. Public events will also be held across the Alzheimer’s diagnosis. Hearing this, one city in January where people can find out of my colleagues Hannah, asked if Betty more and have their say. could teach her how to knit, which she Councillor Olivia Blake, Deputy Leader jumped at the chance to, and between and Cabinet Member for Finance at them they reignited the idea of knitting Sheffield City Council, said: “Next year the scarves and giving them to charity this we’re expecting to have to make further Christmas. In the last six months, Betty savings of more than £30 million. At the has knitted 186 scarfs, totalling at 550ft, same time, demand for our services is which she will donate to the Cathedral increasing. We want to make sure people have the chance to tell us their priorities and where they think the opportunities Behind with your present shopping? are to invest or save more. Please get Don’t panic just yet – whip up these involved and have your say.” gifts instead of rushing round the shops Sheffield City Council’s final budget for last minute. 2018/19 will be agreed in March 2018, Christmas is stressful enough without including decisions about council tax leaving present buying to the last minute levels. The council will spend 1,343 and having to do the annual mad dash million in 2017 to 2018 see full article on around the high street, trying to find something – anything – for your favourite Council website www.sheffieldnewsroom.co.uk/budget2018/ people. This year, instead of throwing money at the problem, why not get crafty and solve it with food? Here are six ideas for home-made treats that are easy to whip up, but will make you look both ingenious and thoughtful when you hand them over to be unDo you have concerns about pensions, wrapped. crime, healthcare, caring, rights for 1. Florentines grandparents, accessible services, Melt together equal amounts of butter, dementia friendly services? Working with Age UK and Sheffield 50+, golden syrup and sugar (50g is good for one batch), before adding flour (50g) and Gill Furniss MP would like to hear from throwing in some chopped nuts (almonds constituents about aging in Sheffield and and walnuts work well) and fruit (go festhe issues you face (both positive and tive with cranberries). Spoon onto a baking tray and bake for 10 minutes in a hot negative). You can meet her at the Town oven. Leave to cool before drizzling with, Hall, Sheffield, on Friday 26th January, or dunking in, chocolate. Try not to eat all 2018 between 2.15pm-3:30pm of them yourself… There is no need to book - however if you would like to tell us your question or issue 2. Chilli oil in advance or let us know that you are For this, you need a handful of dried chillies (all shapes, sizes and hotness levels coming please telephone: 0114 234 9079 welcome – and extra points if they’re or email: gill.furniss.mp@parliament.uk homegrown), a couple of nicely shaped bottles and enough olive oil to fill them. Decant the oil into the bottles, divide the chillies between them (add some whole, If you are interested in volunteering and some chopped), shake and seal. Ta with us then please get in touch. dah! We have a range of volunteer vacancies, some to give occasional help, others 3. Chocolate truffles where you can commit to help for a set Melt together 300g of double cream and number of hours each week. For more 50g butter, before adding 300g of chopped information telephone: 0114 2502850 or chocolate (milk, dark or white, or a Email: sheffield50plus@ageuksheffield. mixture). Stir until all molten and smooth, org.uk then add any flavours (booze, freeze dried

Archer Project, which is well known for supporting homeless people. Betty said that as long as they are helping someone she is happy to give them away. Betty is one of the most selfless, genuine and good hearted women I have ever had the pleasure of knowing. She is constantly putting others before herself, both in her personal life and whilst at The Wellbeing Centre. Her positive attitude to life has an impact on us all and as a team she has become a very well loved and dear member of our extended Wellbeing Centre family.” Age UK Sheffield’s Wellbeing Centre is a one-stop-shop for older people and their relatives which combines a range of support services in a safe, central hub. For more information about Age UK Sheffield’s Wellbeing Centre, or to donate, visit www.ageuk.org.uk/sheffield/ our-services1/wellbeing-centre, email enquiries@ageuksheffield.org.uk; or phone 0114 250 2850. More information on a variety events of interest to the ‘over 50’s’ in Sheffield can be found on our website: www.sheffield50plus.org.uk/ or our Facebook page www.facebook.com/Sheff50plus where more articles are published daily.

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I fully intended to visit a commercial match type venue this week, hoping to put some new Spotted Fin baits to the test, but bought a pint of maggots, from the tackle shop, just in case… It was a good job I did. After overnight temperatures of -10c, the lakes I wanted to fish were frozen solid, so it left only one viable option; the river. I had awoken to a message telling me that the fishery was closed, and in truth, as I lay snug in bed, mug of tea to hand, and watched the clock spin up towards 8am, I was struggling to find the motivation to get up and go fishing. The ground outside was liberally covered with snow, with plenty of ice underfoot, and the air temperature wasn’t forecast to rise above -6c for most of the day, so a session on the river was going to be hard work. Thankfully, at this time of year, pike, chub, roach, perch and grayling are all potential targets, so I decided to try a swim on the River Dove which I know usually produces; my only worry was getting back off the car park in the snow! Surprisingly, the roads were clear, so the trip to the river took less than thirty minutes, and as expected, I was the only angler to be seen. I could see where others had been the day before, boot prints in the snow were an easy giveaway, so I knew some bait had been going in. I’d taken only maggots and bread with me, but plummeting temperatures overnight had frozen some of my gentiles, despite being swaddled in a padded unhooking mat, so I wasn’t hugely confident, but I hoped a couple of hours might not be completely be wasted... It was foot crushingly cold; the kind of cold that we up north call ‘long sleeve weather’, and as I trudged across the frosted field to the riverside, my breath hung in the air like a hipster’s vaper trail before dispersing; it was absolutely bitter! Thankfully, I still own a pair of ancient sea-boot socks, remnants of my time in the Navy, thick woollen sheaths which, over the top of a pair of cotton socks, usually prevents frostbite, but I could still feel the chill seeping up my legs as I sat down and contemplated the brown tinged, freezing river… I quickly pieced together a feeder rod, opting for my Sonik S4, inserted a 2oz tip, and ran the line through the rod rings. As it was so

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cold, I knew that the rings would freeze, so each of the top four eyes got a liberal smear of household glycerine to prevent ice forming. I slid on a small maggot feeder, carefully taped to slow down the release of bait, and nicked on a couple of very lethargic grubs, before casting into the edge of the flow. The feeder bounced downstream and settled, I tightened up to put a gentle curve in the tip, and sat back to make a much needed cup of tea! Within a minute or so, the familiar nodding started as river debris bounced off the line; a slow pull around denoting a leaf, sharp taps indicating small twigs or other rubbish, and then a series of rasping rattles, much like a violin bow grating the line, alerted me to my first bite. Unsurprisingly, my first fish of the day was a pristine river grayling, a fine fish of less than a pound, but it was a fish; I hadn’t blanked! I love the way that grayling use their huge dorsal fin to try and aid their escape, kiting across the flow in a way designed to put maximum strain on my hook link, but to no avail; this one was netted, and rested in the net before return. By now, the sun had started to peep over the hills, bathing sections of the river in a fantastic winter glow, causing the cold waters to steam in the sunlight. It’s a sight I always appreciate, the beauty of nature is perhaps most apparent in winter, and as I enjoyed a little reflected warmth, the rod tip continued to rattle as a stream of grayling picked off the baits. I was hoping for chub, but anything was welcome on such a day! My next bite was different, a sharp tap, then the rod hooped over as a better fish tried to shed the hook. This one was a trout, one of four or five which was to trip up during the morning, and at a little over two pounds, a fish to behold in glorious winter colours. I love the variation in trout hues, bright red spots, brown smudges, silvery flanks, all appeal, and although the capture was unintended, they were a joy to catch! After a couple of hours, the sun had lit the water fully, slanting under the bridge to erase the shadows, and as a result, the fish retreated to other cover. I had fewer bites as the minutes passed, so decided that after a dozen fine grayling, and some itinerant trout, I’d had enough. I didn’t fancy moving to a different swim, so quickly packed up to return home. Despite my initial misgivings and laziness, I was glad I’d made the effort to fish in the snow. I’d happily spent a few minutes feeding a friendly robin, one which always seem to appear whenever I use maggots, waiting expectantly for a freebie, and I witnessed a pair of kingfishers, a barn owl, rabbits, and even an Environment Agency Bailiff as I sat by a beautiful winter river. If you ‘can’t’ fish because your lake has a lid on, then I can certainly recommend a morning by the river… try it, you may be pleasantly surprised!

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Rotherham United goalkeeper Laurence Bilboe has joined Brighouse Town on a one month Youth Loan. The young stopper, who graduated from the Millers Academy, enjoyed a loan switch to Sheffield FC earlier this season and joins the Evo Stik North side on a deal which will which means he misses next weekend’s home initially run until shortly after the turn of the game against MK Dons. But Rotherham bounced back from Ryan Taylor’s 82nd-minute year. Bilboe has featured on the bench for the opener through Semi Ajayi in stoppage time. Millers this season and has been a regular in “The game sort of flipped,” continued Warne. “We had nine attempts in the first-half and they the club’s reserve fixtures in 2017/18. had one. Then obviously it gave them a bit of impetus and they had a lot of the ball. I thought the effort the lads put in was phenomenal. I felt Willo (Ryan Williams) had nothing left to give, I felt his touch and control of the ball was good. “There was a lot of positives to take from today. On another day we might have lost that, but we also might have won it. Overall, frustrated not to win but chuffed with a point. “From where I was I’m thinking Woody’s got to go for that. In fairness the ref had a better view than me. I just think it’s the way football is and to get the second booking, the way it SAFETY MESSAGES FOR HOME GAMES happened was hugely disappointing. Over recent weeks Rotherham United, along with Speaking of Semi Ajayi, who thumped in other clubs in the Premier League and the EFL, the equaliser, Warne added “He deserves it. have been asked to review our counter terrorism I thought Ajayi was really good today. He’s really stepped up and he kept stepping in. Even procedures in the build-up to the festive period. All clubs have been given guidance from the Police the goal, it wasn’t an easy goal. It skittled and government bodies to try and reduce the threat about so I was really pleased for Semi. We of any incidents occurring, and as a result Rotherham defended resolutely.” United will be implementing some new policies

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WE WERE EXCELLENT Playing the majority of the second-half with 10 men, Rotherham snatched a deserved point as Semi Ajayi scored in the third minute of stoppage time. “I thought we were excellent today,” said Warne. “Obviously they came to frustrate us and sit behind the ball. We said to the lads at halftime, try and move the ball a bit quicker and give them a bit more information on the pass when we do it and you’ve got more than enough to win the game. “I’ve just been told we had 18 attempts on goal so the fact that we came away from the game with a point is disappointing but the effort the lads put in was phenomenal. To be down to 10 men for nearly 40 minutes, I’m biased I know, but I still thought we were the better side. “Second-half I still felt we created the better chances and the group we’ve got in there are excellent. I’m really proud because it’s easy to come in when the team’s won and say how great we are. “I thought we showed real character there today. The same last week, we were one down and won 2-1. I was disappointed that we didn’t win, that would have been some game.” Richard Wood picked up two yellow cards

starting at this Saturday’s home game with Plymouth Argyle. It is important to note that there is no known threat to AESSEAL New York Stadium, but these measures are part of an ongoing review we have been working on for the past few months. It is important that supporters take note of the below advice and do all they can to assist stadium staff. We would like to thank all supporters for your understanding and co-operation as we look forward to a number of exciting games over the festive period. Bag Searches - We have identiﬁed various areas where further changes are required and one of them

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FERGUSON RUES LATE LEVELLER Manager Darren Ferguson was disappointed after Rovers’ 1-1 draw at home to Oldham Athletic in Sky Bet League One. Eoin Doyle’s 88th-minute leveller cancelled out Andy Butler’s header to snatch a point for the Latics, and Ferguson was left to rue yet another late goal costing his side points. “It’s a disappointing result and we’ve lost two points at the death, we haven’t had the rub of the green and that happens in football, my centre half slips and there’s nothing we can do about that,”

he said. “We lost some composure, but we should’ve won that, we just have to keep the ball better and you never think the game is done when you’re 1-0 with not long to go, but I’m not going to be critical because it was a very good performance. “I thought we didn’t start great but then we gained control, they play very expansive football and we dealt with them well and we deserved to win the game.” Rovers now face four games in nine days over

Andy Butler felt Rovers missed a good opportunity to take three points after drawing 1-1 with Oldham Athletic at the Keepmoat Stadium. Butler’s second half opener was cancelled out by Eoin Doyle’s late leveller, which meant Rovers had to settle for a point in Sky Bet League One. He said: “There is a feeling of disappointment more than anything for the team, it’s another late goal which has gone against us and we have to put a stop to that because it’s costing us points. “I think we played well up until a certain point in the game when we scored, after that we panicked a little bit and lacked composure. “They threw a lot of bodies forward and took a lot of risks late on and that’s when we had to step it up and control the game a bit more.” After leading for the majority of the second half, the defender is keen for Rovers to keep on doing

the right things on the pitch ahead of a trip to Bristol Rovers next weekend. “We’ve given everything to try and win the game but things aren’t going our way at this moment in time, whether it be late goals or individual errors,” he added. “We’ll work hard on the training ground to rectify our mistakes because the last two performances have been good, we just haven’t been smart enough to pick up a win. “We’ve got a big few games coming up against teams around us and that is where we need to be taking maximum points if we can.” Rovers return to the Keepmoat Stadium to face Northampton Town on Boxing Day, you can purchase tickets from the Club Doncaster Box Ofﬁce, on 01302 762576 or at tickets. clubdoncaster.co.uk

the festive period, starting with a trip to Bristol Rovers next weekend, and Ferguson is keen for his side to gain momentum going into 2018. “We crack on and the performances, especially at home, have been strong, but Bristol isn’t an easy place to go because it’s a heavy pitch to play on and they’re in a bit of form as of late, but we’re due a bit of luck,” he added. “There were a lot of positives to take out of that, Alﬁe May’s come in and given us a good hour, Alﬁe Beestin has done very well and John

Marquis has been a handful as well so we can take that into next week. “We’re coming up to a pivotal part of the season, the home form is always going to be key and we’ll have players back, but I think it is important for us to go into the New Year with a lot of conﬁdence.” Rovers return to the Keepmoat Stadium to face Northampton Town on Boxing Day, you can purchase tickets from the Club Doncaster Box Ofﬁce, on 01302 762576 or at tickets. clubdoncaster.co.uk

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WE DIDN’T DESERVE ANYTHING SAYS WILDER Chris Wilder was frank and honest in his assessment of the Blades 1-0 loss at Preston North End on Saturday. Jordan Hugill settled the contest in the Lilywhites favour at Deepdale, much to the obvious disappointment of the Blades boss. Reﬂecting on a third consecutive loss, Wilder remarked: “It’s another disappointing afternoon, the secondhalf performance in particular was poor,

barring a late rally in search of an equaliser we wouldn’t have deserved. “First-half we were more than a match for Preston, who changed their shape, but maybe we don’t deserve the respect we’re being given at the moment. “It’s another harsh interview but we need to ﬁnd something to get out of this hole we ﬁnd ourselves in, the players need to dig themselves out of it.” And Wilder refused

to make any excuses for the defeat, adding : “I’d be embarrassed to put the loss down to injuries, illness or suspensions. Of course, I’d love to have everyone available, but this is an opportunity for some players, some are taking it, others aren’t. “I need to get into them, we need to ﬁnd an answer and quickly because we’re not used to losing and we’re not enjoying it.”

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goal, from a quality player” as TC scored in front of Bramall Lane Kop. Currie, of course, went on to play for England in an illustrious career and in particular a successful one with the Blades which is to be remembered with “A Quality Night With A Quality Player” event at Bramall Lane’s Platinum Suite on Friday 16th February 2018. Featuring a twocourse dinner, the night will look back at Currie’s career and include interviews with the great man and footballing personalities as well as unique ﬁlm and photographs never seen before. United co-owner Kevin McCabe said: “I was lucky enough to be at Bramall Lane when he scored on his debut against Spurs in 1968. I think anyone there that day knew immediately that even as an 18-year old Tony was going to be a special player.” “TC” joined the Blades from Watford - signed by the great John Harris as a striker. But it would be his switch to midﬁeld and the telepathic relationship he struck with winger Alan Woodward that would see him voted

as the Club’s greatest ever player by its own fans to mark Sheffield United’s 125th birthday in 2014. He played 313 times for United and won 17 England caps. National broadcast sports presenter and former BBC Radio Sheffield sports editor Paul Walker will host the tribute event, taking guests through TC’s incredible career - one that brought him back to his spiritual home, Bramall Lane, when his playing days ended to see him take charge of the Club’s Football in the Community programme before becoming United’s Ambassador a decade ago Don’t miss this chance to celebrate 50 years of our greatest son. Join the celebrations on February 16th, 2018 in the Platinum Suite - tickets are £45 per head, which includes a superb two-course meal. Doors open at 7.00pm A limited number of tickets for a VIP reception in the Legends of the Lane museum with the man himself - where guests can share a glass of champagne, have an intimate chat and receive an exclusive signed TC picture before sitting down to dine are available at £75 per head. To find out more or to buy tickets contact the Club’s commercial department on 0114 253 7200 (Option 2) or email commercial@sufc. co.uk

The fiftieth anniversary of the Blades signing of Tony Currie - voted by fans as United’s greatest-ever player - is to be marked by a unique dinner and evening in his honour. Former teammates, guests from the world of football and Tony’s family and friends will be part of a special tribute to the midfield genius who’s flowing long blonde hair and imperious, classy football style were synonymous with a golden era at Bramall Lane. It was Match of the Day commentator John Motson who, when covering the United match against West Ham in March 1975, commented: “A quality

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DERBY DAY TICKET DETAILS United have amended ticket details for the forthcoming Sky Bet Championship encounter with Shefﬁeld Wednesday, following a review with interested stakeholders. Here is the updated ticket information, United would like to apologise for any inconvenience caused. This match is a Category A* ﬁxture. Tickets are now on 17/18 members with the minimum of 500 loyalty points. Only one ticket per customer number is permitted. Tickets will then be on sale to season tickets holders from 9am Wednesday 20th December. Only one ticket per customer number is permitted. Should any tickets

remain, these will be on general sale from Wednesday 3rd January to customers who are registered on our database with a minimum of 500 loyalty points. Only one ticket per customer number is permitted. Tickets are priced from £30 adults, £25 Seniors, £20 Young Adults/ Students and £15 juniors. Please note: All areas of the ground including the Westﬁeld Corner and Redbrik Upper Tier are available for this game to home supporters. Visiting supporters will be allocated the Redbrik Lower. Supporters are advised to purchase tickets in advance as ticket prices increase on a match day by up to £2. Tickets can be purchased in person at the Ticket

Ofﬁce, over the telephone on 0114 253 7200 or securely online. If you would like to purchase tickets for family and friends online, you can do this by adding them to your 'family and friends' in the 'My Account' section, to add existing you will need the customers surname, postcode and customer number alternatively you can register a new customer. To purchase tickets for family and friends over the telephone or in person please have all their appropriate customer details readily available in order for our operators to quickly ﬁnd/ add them to the ticketing system. Full pricing details can be found at sufc.co.uk/ match-ticket-prices

2017/18 August Brentford Walsall Middlesbr. Cardiff City Barnsley Leicester City Derby C.

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WE DESERVED SOMETHING FROM THE GAME On a night when Wednesday gave a good account of themselves against league leaders Wolves, Carlos Carvalhal said his side deserved better than the 1-0 defeat. Ruben Neves’ ﬁrst half

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think we needed more aggression so I put on Atdhe Nuhiu and Lucas Joao. “They had an impact and played in a positive way. I am proud of my players but, of course, I am disappointed to have lost the game.” Carvalhal issued an

update on late casualties Barry Bannan and Keiren Westwood, who each missed out having picked up injuries in training on Thursday. He said: “We prepared the team for this game with Bannan and Westwood to start but they both had injuries

yesterday. “We gave them the time to recover but they had pains in the abdomen area and could not play. “We will see what happens over the next few days, we will have some scans, and maybe they will be okay, let’s see.”

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the first fan to get his hands on the brand new shirt when the Megastore opens its doors on Tuesday morning. We can also confirm that the team will be wearing the kit for the first time when Wednesday visit Nottingham Forest on Boxing Day. All sizes of the anniversary shirt will be available and supporters are advised to go straight to the counter to inform staff of their required size, with all sizes ready for quick pack and pay. This will significantly speed up the process of on what is expected to be an extremely busy day in-store. We are also advising supporters that due to the late arrival of the shirts, unfortunately there will be no personalisation service

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2017/18 AUGUST Preston North End Chesterfield QPR Sunderland Fulham Bolton Burton Albion

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Start off the New Year with a new you Did you know that Yorkshire Smoke Free Sheffield supports smokers all year round to quit? Are you interested in quitting smoking for good - if so did you know that you are 4 times more likely to stop smoking by attending stop smoking support sessions?

Jodie - Sheffield Quitter

Our sessions are run by a qualified stop smoking advisor who can offer expert advice on stop smoking medications and provide a tailored and structured. Here’s what some of our quitters said Paul from Upperthorpe – ‘Smoked since I was 15 years old and I have stopped twice before this time, I will not start again. My advice to smokers wanting to stop is give it a chance and in my case the patches work’ Jodie said... ‘I have been a smoker for 15 years after losing my mum to lung disease I came to the clinic in The Moor and they have helped me to stop smoking and the help and

advice has been fantastic.’ Akram told us about his experience quitting.. ‘Been smoking since I was 17/18 and haven’t stopped until now. I have tried patches before but found it to be to helpful so I decided to go for something else and was told by my adviser that I might be able to use Champix. My advice would be – ‘be ready to quit’ and I recommend fidget spinners’ Would you like to be the next quitter to tell their story? if so please contact the service onSheffield 3216149 for more information and start your quit journey today.

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JANUARY 2018 13TH JAN YORK ......................................................................................£13.50 14TH JAN CHESTER ..............................................................................£13.50 20TH JAN LIVERPOOL & DOCKS.........................................................£13.50 21ST JAN WHITBY..................................................................................£13.50 27TH JAN BLACKPOOL .........................................................................£13.50 28TH JAN LLANDUDNO........................................................................£16.50 FEBRUARY 3RD FEB CHESHIRE OAKS OUTLET ......................................................£13.50 4TH FEB SCARBOROUGH .................................................................£13.50 9TH FEB GLOSSOP MARKET & SHOPPER ................................£13.50 10TH FEB WHITBY ............................................................................£13.50 11TH FEB LLANDUDNO......................................................................£16.50 14TH FEB LOVEABLE LINCOLN ....................................................£13.50 17TH FEB YORK VIKING FESTIVAL ...............................................£13.50 18TH FEB BLACKPOOL.......................................................................£13.50 19TH FEB BRIDLINGTON ....................................................................£13.50 23RD FEB RICHMOND MARKET & RIPON..........................................£15.00 24TH FEB BURY MARKET ......................................................................£13.50

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25TH FEB 28TH FEB MARCH 1ST MAR 3RD MAR 4TH MAR 5TH MAR 7TH MAR 10TH MAR 11TH MAR 13TH MAR 15TH MAR 17TH MAR 20TH MAR 22ND MAR 24TH MAR 25TH MAR 27TH MAR 28TH MAR 31ST MAR

SKEGNESS .............................................................................£13.50 OSWALDTWISTLE MILLS.....................................................£13.50 WHITBY..................................................................................£13.50 CHESTER OR ZOO (COACH ONLY)....................................£13.50 SHREWSBURY......................................................................£13.50 PICKERING & SCARBOROUGH ........................................£13.50 LLANDUDNO........................................................................£16.50 SKEGNESS..............................................................................£13.50 MOTHERS’ DAY LUNCH (ST ANNES)......................................£28.50 LANCASTER & MORECAMBE ..............................................£13.50 ORMSKIRK MARKET & SOUTHPORT.....................................£13.50 LIVERPOOL & ALBERT DOCKS............................................£13.50 FLEETWOOD FREEPORT & BLACKPOOL ..............................£13.50 THIRSK & WETHERBY ..........................................................£13.50 KENDAL & LAKE WINDERMERE.........................................£16.50 SCARBOROUGH ....................................................................£13.50 NATIONAL ARBORETUM & LICHFIELD .................................£13.50 BURY MARKET........................................................................£13.50 SKEGNESS............................................................................£13.50

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BRIDLINGTON ............................................................£409 EASTBOURNE.............................................................£322 FORT WILLIAM............................................................£378 ISLE OF WIGHT ...........................................................£220 ISLE OF WIGHT ...........................................................£380 WEYMOUTH (1 ROOM LEFT)......................................£415 GREAT YARMOUTH.....................................................£370 BLACKPOOL (1 ROOM LEFT).................................... £140 EASTBOURNE............................................................ £280 ISLE OF WIGHT ...........................................................£190 ISLE OF WIGHT ...........................................................£300 TORQUAY.................................................................... £338 GREAT YARMOUTH.................................................... £330 BLACKPOOL .............................................................. £265 BLACKPOOL ...............................................................£285 SKEGNESS..................................................................£270 SOUTHPORT .............................................................. £270 WEYMOUTH ............................................................... £315 MILL RYTHE HOLIDAY VILLAGE ................................£224 SOUTHPORT ...............................................................£128 GREAT YARMOUTH.................................................... £130

21 JAN-25 JAN 29 JAN-2 FEB 29 JAN-2 FEB 29 JAN-2 FEB FEBRUARY 2 FEB-4 FEB 5 FEB-9 FEB 12 FEB-16 FEB 12 FEB-16 FEB 12 FEB-16 FEB 12 FEB-16 FEB 12 FEB-16 FEB 12 FEB-16 FEB 12 FEB-16 FEB 16 FEB-18 FEB 16 FEB-19 FEB 19 FEB-23 FEB 19 FEB-23 FEB 19 FEB-23 FEB 19 FEB-23 FEB 19 FEB-23 FEB 21 FEB-25 FEB 23 FEB-25 FEB 23 FEB-25 FEB

BOURNEMOUTH ....................................................... £183 MYSTERY TOUR ..........................................................£175 TORQUAY.....................................................................£119 GREAT YARMOUTH.................................................... £130 LLANDUDNO ............................................................. £128 GREAT YARMOUTH.....................................................£130 BLACKPOOL ...............................................................£168 ISLE OF WIGHT ...........................................................£140 PAIGNTON.................................................................. £133 SOUTHPORT ..............................................................£139 TENBY (ALL INCLUSIVE) ...........................................£238 WEYMOUTH ............................................................... £166 WESTON-SUPER-MARE............................................£188 LLANDUDNO ................................................................ £90 GREAT YARMOUTH.................................................... £115 LLANDUDNO ..............................................................£140 ISLE OF WIGHT ...........................................................£140 TORQUAY.....................................................................£119 WEYMOUTH ................................................................£166 GREAT YARMOUTH.....................................................£130 MYSTERY TOUR ......................................................... £175 HARROGATE WEEKEND ........................................... £152 LLANDUDNO WEEKEND...........................................£128

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2 days ..... £79 3 days £179 4 days £160

Mon 9th Apr Dorset Coast – Weymouth 5 days ....£199 Mon16th Apr Paignton & The English Riviera 5 days ....£272 Mon16th Apr Somerset Explorer 5 days ....£225 DAY & THEATRE TRIPS –( ALL AFTERNOON PERFORMANCE) Sat 24th Mar THE BAND – The Grand – Leeds Grand ................£63 Fri 11th May EMMERDALE – STUDIO EXPERIENCE ................£32 Wed 16th May FAT FRIENDS – THE MUSICAL – Bradford..............£44 Sun 20th May DIANA – Her Life & Style - Kensington Palace .....£46 Wed 6th June THIS IS ELVIS – Leeds Grand ................£40 Fri 8th June RHS FLOWER SHOW– Chatsworth ................£44 Wed 27th Jun WAR HORSE – Lowry – Manchester ................£65 Wed 4th July SON OF A PREACHER MAN - Liverpool ................£43 Wed 25th July MATILDA – Birmingham ................£69 Wed 1st Aug SUMMER HOLIDAY– The Musical – Leeds .............£46 Wed 4th July Son of a Preacher Man – Liverpool Empire ...........£43 Thurs 30th Aug Calendar Girls – The Musical – Leeds................£53 NOW TAKING NAMES FOR 2018 THURSFORD CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR NEW BROCHURE NOW OUT – RING FOR A COPY

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Singles where available may incur a supplement: Mon 15th Jan Somerset – Western Super Mare Sat 3rd Feb ??Mystery Weekend?? Mon 5th Feb Somerset Explorer – Street Fri 23rd Feb Scarborough – Cabaret Weekender Fri 2nd Mar Spring Cabarate - Great Yarmouth Mon 5th Mar Blackpool Fri 9th Mar London at Leisure Weekend Fri 16th Mar North East City Break – Washington Fri 16th Mar St Patrick’s Day (Traditional Village Experience in Drogheda) Sat 24th Mar ??Mystery Weekend??? Fri 30th Mar Liverpool at Leisure Weekend Fri 6th Apr Scarborough Cabaret Weekend

Christmas & New Year Eastbourne

5 Days

23rd - 27th December

£599.00

Eastbourne

5 Days

29th Dec - 2nd Jan

£415.00

Warners Nidd Hall Hotel

4 Days

12th - 15th January

£199.00

London Theatre 2 for 1 Special

2 Days

23rd - 24th January

£179.00

Manchester Weekend

2 Days

3rd - 4th February

£99.00

Eastbourne

5 Days

12th -16th February

£239.00

2018 Holidays

Warners Sinah Warren Hotel 5 Days

19th - 23rd February

£249.00

Newquay Drinks Inclusive Spectacular 5 Days

5th - 9th March

£299.00

Skegness Miners’ Retreat

5 Days

5th - 9th March

£142.00

Skegness Miners’ Retreat

5 Days

12th - 16th March

£147.00

Chester Weekend

3 Days

23rd - 25th March

£199.00 £215.00

Isle of Wight

5 Days

126th - 30th March

Easter in Cotswolds

4 Days

30th March - 2nd April £299.00

London Royal Albert Hall Tea & Tour 2 Days

1st -2nd April

£139.00

Dutch Bulbfields

5th - 9th April

£369.00

4 Days

Blackpool 1940s’ Experience

2 Days

8th - 9th April

£119.00

Paignton (South Devon)

5 Days

9th - 13th April

£299.00

London Theatre 2 for 1 Special 2 Days

11th - 12th April

£175.00

Eastbourne

23rd - 27th April

£299.00

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